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Saga of survival
``A Beautiful Mind'', an Oscar frontrunner for best picture, is inspired by events in the life of mathematician John Forbes Nash, Jr. The handsome and highly eccentric Nash fought back schizophrenia with the help of his devoted wife Alicia and receiv ed the Nobel Prize in 1994. A living legend, Nash continues to pursue his work today. More


Whodunit with a difference
In a film of compelling manipulations, what we see and hear have the quality of the random medley of real life perceptions, says GOWRI RAMNARAYAN of ``Gosford Park," nominated for Oscar. More
Playing God to fans
As an actor, he prefers to speak with his fists. As director, stark compositions are his favourite.GAUTAMAN BHASKARAN meets Takeshi Kitano, revered in Japan. More

Film Review
Music
Twin themes of Tyagaraja
THE SARASWATHI Vaggeyakara Trust arranged for two thematic presentations of Sri Tyagaraja's compositions in which Rajkumar Bharati (Nadam) and T.V. Sankaranarayanan (Bhakti) took part. Such specific selection prepares the mind of the listeners ... More
Capital's homage
THE DELHI-BASED Sree Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha has been celebrating Tyagaraja Music and Dance Festival regularly. This time round, the festival is being held in two parts. While round one was held from February 15 to 18 in association with ... More
Evokes memories of master
TRANQUILLITY, POISE and vishranti marked Sangita Kalanidhi B. Rajam Iyer's concert at the Besant Nagar Padmanabhaswami temple where the Mahabrahmotsavam was held recently. A senior disciple of Ariyakkudi Ramanuja Iyengar, he brought nostalgic ... More
Website launch
LOVERS OF fine arts can now reach Carnatic vocalist T. V. Ramprasadh and his danseuse wife, Indira Kadambi on the Internet. The websites, www.tvramprasadh.com and More

Theatre
A new trend in theatre
``Blithe Spirit," staged by the students of Stella Maris College, showed what talent was all about, writes ELIZABETH ROY. More
Greek grandeur showcased
"Medea", staged in the city recently, related to the audience at a very personal level, observes ELIZABETH ROY More

Arts & Crafts
Masked for beauty
MURUGANANDAM'S TERRACOTTA, fibre and papier mache masks and faces exude charm. Particularly the papier mache black and white face masks. With a stylish touch of gold and silver, the masks look elegant. Murugesan has also created a range of ... More

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