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Mozart and mohan veena
Passing on a treasure Problem with vocal chords has not deterred Sulochana Pattabhiraman from pursuing music — through teaching with passion.
Special festival editions These colourful issues are something to look forward to.
In the city
Muruga in the makingThe huge hoardings of `Muruga,' with a new hero and an attractive heroine, splashed all over the city arouse curiosity. "That's the idea," says R. T. Nesan, the director, who has worked as assistant to the likes of Udayashankar and Vincent Selva. ...
Our very own `E' man - EWithout appearing juvenile or pedestrian, writer-director Jhananathan takes up a theme you would generally witness in a Hollywood film and treats it with a certain amount of finesse in Supergood Films' `E' (U). In the context of the recent ... 
Back to the past - DharmapuriStoryline: The upright hero returns to his village to take on the villains (yawn!) Bottomline: At least four decades too late! Transporting the viewer back to an era at least four decades old, is Paerarasu with his story, screenplay, ... 
In the race, surely - VaralaaruStoryline: An aging man is unable to overcome the reckless act in his youth, but nemesis is close by. Bottomline: Scoring in pace and performance! When the foundation is firm the edifice is bound to be solid. So it is with NIC Arts' ... 
Slick and stylish - DonCast: Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Arjun Rampal, Om Puri, Kareena Kapoor Storyline: A simpleton who resembles a drug don is sent to infiltrate the group after a police officer nabs the dreaded criminal. Bottomline: A fine ... 
Evil wins with ease - VattaaramWhat if bad triumphs over good till the end? What if the hero you see is, after all, a villain incarnate, who kills for gain without batting an eyelid? Nothing, except that it leaves you feeling uneasy because the message it sends across is that ... 
An action-filled 100! - ThalaimaganStoryline: Journalist Dheeran comes in the way of underhand operations of a politician, and so a bloody confrontation becomes inevitable. Bottomline: Plethora of action and formula, Sarath style! For the first time hero Sarathkumar dons the ... Light, fun and enjoyable - Jaaneman Storyline: A failed film star tries to set his ex-wife up with her geeky admirer to avoid alimony. Bottomline: Refreshingly innovative storytelling Remember Farah Khan's `Main Hoon Na' and its brand of half-serious, half-spoofy ...
Sweet with some rough edges Endowed with an appealing voice Gayathri should concentrate on delivery. Profound expositions Rich knowledge, practice and experience made Suganda Kalamegam's recital an educative experience. Instrumental innovations - Mozart meets India Sa re ga ma has released a CD album based on Indian ragas that blends with harmony to accompaniment of Western instruments. The first number, `Adieu autumn' in Sindhubhairavi, sung in a clear, ringing tone by the dulcet-voiced Bombay Jayashri ...
Beautiful blend of dance forms The dance festival organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was a treat for the art lovers of Coimbatore.
A socio-political institution In her presentation, Champakalakshmi viewed temples as a part of a larger historical progress.
Subtle portraits, eloquent eyes Actor Srividya is no more. But memories of her performing skills will ever remain.
Humour, Simon style Playwright Neil Simon at 79 is a legend. He has been honoured recently with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour. 
Obeisance to Sarada, invoking KrishnaA wholesome vocal recital by T.M.Krishna and an elegant dance performance by Srinidhi Chidambaram marked Kala Mandir Trust's programme dedicated to its founder S.Viswanathan.
Temple festivalsPodhigai TV has launched a special programme giving information on temple festivals. To be aired on the weekends at 6.30 a.m., the new series, "Bakti Sudar," will be anchored by Dr. M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachairyar, ...
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