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Kaleidoscope of emotions
Scriptwriter Honey Irani makes her directorial debut with "Armaan," releasing worldwide today. The film, it is hoped, will rejuvenate the box-office as it refreshingly combines Bollywood film aesthetics with international cinematic sensibilities, says SREEDHAR PILLAI.
Cinema
A dauntless hero
Sunny Deol has been through highs and lows in his career. "The Hero", in which the actor reunites with director Anil Sharma, has failed to deliver the goods, says V. GANGADHAR.

Combining action and artistry
The high-energy film, "Cradle 2 the Grave," which hits the town today, showcases Jet Li's fast-paced martial arts skills. But unlike the movies with similar themes, this one is serious.

Film Review

  • Pudhiya Geethai
  • Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu
  • The Recruit

    Music
    On a spiritual journey
    Githa Cassettes Divine GCD 236 — Divine — Devotional Chant — Nithya Parayana Stotram — T. S. Ranganathan — Price Rs. 40. GITHA CASSETTES have been regularly releasing devotional chants that have captured the ...
    In true Carnatic style
    TRUE CLOTHING of sanctity and classicism of Carnatic music is becoming rare in modern times, what with the so-called fusion of the systems overtaking both the artistes and the rasikas as well. The value of RTPs is being questioned and regarded ...

    Religion
    TTD almanac
    ALMANACS OR "Panchangams" have special significance for Hindus as they form part of their day-to-day life. The almanac, prepared by the TTD Devasthanam for the Subhanu year (2003-2004), runs to 150 pages. The almanac of the TTD Devasthanam, ...
    Saturn in transit
    WHEN ONE mentions the name Thirunallar, the temple that comes to one's mind is that of Saniswara or Sanaischara (one who moves slowly), though he is not the presiding deity there. Housed in a sub-shrine near the inner tower known as `Kattai ...
    He shares the paanagam with His devotee
    In Andhra Pradesh is located over 30 temples of Lord Narasimha in fascinating forms. LAKSHMI DEVNATH visits a few.
    Restored to pristine condition
    Nrisimha Jayanthi is on at the Sri Lakshminrisimha temple, Nanganallur, an ancient shrine excavated and rebuilt. T. A. SRINIVASAN writes.
    Foundation laid
    THE FOUNDATION stone for the construction of Siddhar Sannidhis at the proposed Seshadri Swamigal Brindavanam site at Madambakkam near Tambaram, was recently laid by K. V. L. N. Sharma, chairman of the Seshadri Swamigal Trust. ...
    Jayanti concert
    SARVANI SANGEETHA Sabha Trust will celebrate Annamacharya Jayanti tomorrow (May 17) at the Music Academy Mini Hall at 6.15 p.m. Shanmukha Priya and Hari Priya will render Annamacharya kritis on the occasion. ...

    Miscellany

  • Celebrated by saints
  • Veda classes
  • Holy Koran in audio

    Tv Serials

  • A. R. Rahman's 'Unity of Light'
  • En Viruppam
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