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So who's the man behind the mask?
Journey into the world of snakesThey are feared, despised or venerated, but the mystique of snakes endures. Romulus Whitaker screened, recently in Chennai, two films that he made for NGC. G. Ananthakrishnan
Laughing away the lull Prashanth discusses his career as it stands today. MALATHI RANGARAJAN `I have full faith in Shanker' ``A role visualised for Aishwarya Rai should be meaningful." Sada. S. R. ASHOK KUMAR `Making a film on Kathakali was tapas' Adoor Gopalakrishnan's `Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair' offers a close up of two visions: of the thespian and the auteur. GOWRI RAMNARAYAN Humility as common thread The frozen flame leaps to life, the tiraiseelai ripples, the dancer comes to life. Adoor Gopalakrishnan's tribute to 80-year old Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair traces the history of Kathakali through the famous plays, whether ... `I've become a more positive person' Kareena Kapoor is excited about teaming up with Shahid for two films, as she enters a new phase in her career. Subhash K. Jha
IN THE CITY Sudharma Vaidyanathan (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Lavanya Vikram (Bharatanatyam). DRAMA Narada Gana Sabha Sathguru Gnanananda Hall. June 17, 6.45 p.m. Mother Creations "Nethra ...
A lot to cheer aboutJeeva is heaving a sigh of relief. The anxiety and trauma he underwent because he couldn't get `Ullam Kaetkumae' released on time is an old story. "It was a nightmare," the director-cameraman admits. But the strangest part is he is already ...
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Sensuous and crisp
More real than other supermenCast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Katie Holmes, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Ken Watanabe Director: Christopher Nolan Storyline: Batman saves Gotham city. Bottomline: This knight has chinks in his armour. Watching ...
What women power?Irrelevant titles you are used to but never one as misleading as Jayadevi Films' `Power of Women' (U). If you imagine `Power ... ' to be a movie on a woman who faces adversity with grit and emerges winner, you've got it wrong. The heroine ...
Action laced with romance Yesteryear hero Ravichandran turns director with ``Manthiran." S. R. ASHOK KUMAR
Fourth time lucky? Soap queen Ekta Kapoor has at last found success in cinema, with her fourth film. Subhash K. Jha Success on both fronts How did ARS manage to balance acting and career for so many decades? Read on. MALATHI RANGARAJAN Multi-dimensional approach to diocese The birth centenary of Bishop Sundaram, the first bishop of the Thanjavur diocese, was observed on June 10. A. JOHN JOSEPH
Touching all generationsNalini Ramprasad, a scion of the Alathoor School of Music having been trained by Chingleput Ranganathan, has also had the benefit of guidance from the late Dr. S. Ramanathan, a reputed musician and musicologist. In 1998, she had formed a ...
Dancing to the couplet Mood and music were in perfect unison as Tirukkural came alive. RUPA SRIKANTH
It could have been funnier Bill Manhoff's "The Owl and the Pussycat," is a nice entertainer in the mould of Neil Simon. Elizabeth Roy
Opening doors to creativity Craft outlets in the city offer a variety of state of the art doors and windows. PUSHPA CHARI
Hill temple a la TiruttaniTiruttani is not the only shrine where one finds Lord Muruga in wedding resplendence. The hill temple near Ulsoor is a beautiful replica. T. K. GANAPATHY.
Hewn out of a rock The climb up the hill in Tirukolakkudi is taxing but rewarding. PRADEEP CHAKRAVARTHY
Kaleeswarar temple wears new look Renovation work is complete and consecration is set for June 17 at the Kaleeswarar temple in Cheetanancheri. Solace for the childless After over 150 years, Kumbabhishekam of this temple is held today. LAKSHMI VENKATRAMAN Shrines for many deities The Kumbabhishekam of the Skandashramam temple is scheduled for June 24.
Tribute to Tirumangai AzhwarI prayed to him in his temple in Thanjavur a temple of fine walls and pleasant flower groves. Believe me devotee! His name, `Narayana' is the only Mantra you need." Periya Thirumozhi 1:6. The bandit-turned-saint Thirumangai ...
Consecration anniversaryPujyasri Bhaskara Memorial Foundation (Trust) is celebrating the anniversary of the installation of Sri Chakra Mahameru in the Meru Mantapam at Bhaskararajapuram and the consecration of the memorial to Sri Bhaskararaya Acharya on June 20. The ...
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