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Bollywood cocks a snook
Just half-way through 2006, films such as `Rang De Basanti,' `Fanaa,' `Phir Hera Pheri' and `Malamaal Weekly ' are making history by keeping the cash registers jingling.
Happenings

In the City

Cinema

A performer of class
Many of his films became classics. But Glenn Ford, who turned 90 recently, never got the recognition he deserved.
Film Review

These human Superheroes -- X Men: The Last Stand.
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn
Director: Brett Ratner
Storyline: As humans find a `cure' to make mutants into humans, the superheroes must choose ...
On Location

Arrogance with a mission
The Thimiru unit is quite upbeat about the way the film is shaping up.
Music

Captivates with moving Tamil songs
Vijay Siva drew from a broad spectrum of composers keeping the devotional content in focus.


In a class of his own
The five-CD packs released by Saregama is a treat for connoisseurs of music.
Musically forever
Observing a hip college goer recently, swinging to the rhythm of `Ponnondru Kandaen,' a1962 hit of the renowned composers M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamurthy, you realised the veracity of the dictum that real works of art will live forever. ...
Semmangudi — chaste and aesthetic
The middle of the 20th century found an amazing galaxy of vidwans adorning the art of Carnatic Music, and the singular quality of each master shone like burnished gold. To the older generation of today that nostalgic period is remembered as the ...
Sincere offering to Santhanam
Maharajapuram Srinivasan's raga delineations, innovative neravals and swift swaras reminded the audience of his father's music.
Ragas in their charming faces
Revathy Krishna's recital was a harmony of veena values and her own pursuits in that direction.
Marked by composure and confidence
Vaikom Jayachandran's kalpanaswaras added lustre to his recital.
Smooth rendition sans gimmicks
Sowkya bhavam reigned supreme throughout Sugandha Kalamegham's concert for Rajalakshmi Fine Arts.
Arts & Crafts

Exhibition cum sale
An exhibition showcasing the diverse skill of the Indian craftsmen is on at Sri Sankara Hall, TTK Road. Everything from handloom and handicrafts, jewellery and textile are under one roof. Also available are pieces made of Sheesam wood, ...
Events

How slokas mould children
The way slokas disciplined children was stressed at the function organised by Sringeri Sath Sangh, Srirangam.
Miscellany


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Serials
This week's story portrays the unique relationship between a labourer and a writer. The writer finds it difficult to live peacefully because of the nuisance created by a nearby lorry depot. The lorry owner gives him a choice of ...



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