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Friday, December 29, 2006
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Vote is for the different
A dauntless spirit showcased Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki takes a stroll down memory lane.
Preserving music with all its diversities A wider understanding has helped Karaikkudi Subramanian maintain tradition and yet try new things.
`Let there be variety without sacrificing classical values'Nedunuri Krishanmurthy's life is a story of hard work and resounding success. The veteran talks about the essentials of good music, right teaching, and the approach of young performers.
At the Academy, 75 years ago... REWIND The Academy had originally intended the conference to begin on December 24, but cyclonic winds had necessitated a postponement.
In the City Sowmya Madanagopal (Hindustani vocal); 7 p.m.: Suparna Sankaran (Hindustani vocal). January 3, 5 p.m. Shruti Jauhari (Hindustani vocal); 7 p.m.: Jyothi Nair Belliappa and Munna Shaokat Ali (Hindustani vocal). January 4, 5 ...
An ideal gift for children `Open Season,' the first animation film from the Sony Pictures stable, is now available in VCD format
Competing with himselfThe greatest challenge K. Balachander faces today is from himself. If the vast body of the filmmaker's past works stand testimony to the story spinning skills and narrative talent of an ace writer-director, the present clearly shows the master, ... 
A pleasant surprise from PrashanthThe hero is humane, not superhuman, the heroine is much more than a glam doll, crowd puller Namita goes beyond provocative outfits to make an impressive cameo and most part of the cast has lived their roles, with Prashanth topping the list. The ... 
Lackadaisical approachIt had everything — an unusual storyline, a good performance by young Naren (of "Chitiram Pesugirathu" fame) good songs by Srikanth Deva and above all an experienced hand like S.A.Chandrasekaran taking care of direction. But ...
Action at the thespian's house Sivaji Ganesan's house has been used as a backdrop for some scenes of `Delhii Heights,' Hindi film.
In love with Indian music Passion Steve and Merrie are here to learn more about Indian tradition, music and culture. Lured by the charm of Carnatic music Achiever There was an invitation to join Ravi shankar's U.S. tour but school had to be considered. It was a tough decision for Aditya Prakash.
Lacking in aesthetics Omanakutty's recital failed to evoke the meditative aspect. Guru as the source of inspiration DISCUSSION The teacher-disciple relationship was highlighted in this programme, third and last in the special series, organised by Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha. Tough assignment meticulously handled Lec-dem S.A.K. Durga with her erudition and communication skills presented the complex topic with consummate ease. The grandeur of Ghana ragas LECDEM The speciality of Ghana ragas and their use by Saint Tyagaraja were explained by Prameela Gurumurthy. Great parampara, gifted composers LECDEM Information-packed papers on the Dikshitar lineage, Swati Tirunal and Mahavaidyanatha Sivan were presented at the Music Academy. Vintage Lalgudi revisited ARCHIVES The Krishna Gana Sabha is organising a series on violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman. The first session took place on December 25. Encomiums showered on musicologist FELICITAION Senior musician S.R.Janakiraman was conferred the title, `Naadha Yogi' by Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha recently. Similar in both spirit and intonation Music S.A.K.Durga is the only Indian to have chanted the Gregorian chants in the Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School.
NRIs: roots and responsibility PHENOMENON Many of the young NRIs who perform in the festival happen to be teaching their art to other young people where they live. Wonderful weaves The exhibition at Vimonisha displays a variety of clothing and artefacts.
Enjoy New Year with Vijay TV The dawn of a new year is around the corner; and Vijay celebrates it with a bang with something for everyone from December 31, 2006 at 9pm. `Film Diary' at 9:00 pm takes a look at the hits and misses of Kollywood in 2006. Up next is a ... 
SerialsGo on a religious journey, on the occasion of Vaikunda Ekadasi, as Podhigai TV will telecast live the opening of the `Sorga Vaasal,' on December 30 from 3 a.m. The channel will also air a re-cap of the proceedings on ...
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