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Music with missionary zeal Poetry in vivid hues Madhubani became a tool of empowerment for unlettered women well-versed in the rich vocabulary of their cultural legacy.
CHAT CORNER ‘I’ve always loved Kathak’
Remembering the founder Kalamandir Trust has organised a series of programmes as homage to founder S. Viswanathan. The venue is the Music Academy. The evening begins with ‘Tiruvilayadal,’ a Bharatanatyam ensemble choreographed by Ambika Buch. P. ...
Serial after superhit Television is not new to Sivaji Films, whose ‘Thavam’ is telecast on Kalaignar TV.
SOUND PLAY 
A pair of drumsExponents Zakir Hussain, Swapan Chaudhuri, Ustad Faiyaz Khan and so on.The tabla is one of the most popular percussion instruments of India. Used primarily to accompany Hindustani vocal and instrumental music, the ...
My Favourite RagaI have quite a few favourite compositions — ‘Sringaralahari,’ ‘Enneramum’ and ‘Thaye Yasodha.’ But I think the one that comes to mind immediately is ‘Sringaralahari.’ This is a composition of ...
In the City
Making progress steadily, surely Hard work has paid off as Shaam is busy on several fronts.
Shower of the choicest songs While Mambalam Sisters filled the evening with melody, the Carnatica Brothers’ concert was meant for knowledgeable rasikas. Elite handling of Begada Elegant fluency marked the recital. SVK Punctuated with power and repose The pace varied as T.M.Krishna’s raga expositions had serene and aggressive passages. 
Striking a balanceSeven kritis of Muthuswami Dikshitar have been recorded by Carnatic vocalist, T.V. Ramprasadh, who has commendably established himself in the performing circuit. ‘Brihadeeswara’ in Ganasamavarali, Ganamurthi in Govinda’s ... High on melody With gentle play, S. Srinivasan offered the essence of the ragas. At two levels Anil Srinivasan and Sikkil Gurucharan showed how they developed a new format for their album ‘Madirakshi.’ In a class of her own Sprightly sangatis and stimulating swara patterns made the concert of Seetha Rajan enjoyable. Stamped with classicism Lakshmi Rangarajan’s presentation was sleek and Nisha Rajagopal reprented purity. self-control. SVK Bageshri unfolds beautifully With astonishing control over her voice Lakshmi Sriram accounted for a serene evening. V. BALASUBRAMANIAN
Colourful items, visual treat A Kathak piece and cosmic dance of Siva kept the audience glued to their seats. Kaleidoscope of different forms Pollachi Tamizhisai Sangam’s event featured talented dancers showcasing their best. Brimming with energy Whether it was Kalaripayattu, mime or dandiya, there was never a dull moment.
Testimony to a rich past The Mangammal Mahal is a part of the palace which Chokkanatha built in 1666.
Sun, sand, sea and cinema A people’s film festival opens on Thailand’s Phuket island.
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