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Online edition of India's National Newspaper Friday, December 28, 2007 |
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Superstars dominate Exploring a woman’s psyche PLAINSPEAK A niche performer, Malavika Sarukkai presents Kasiyatra, at the Music Academy on January 9.
CHAT CORNER Honing art to perfection MUSICSCAN Source of cultural, spiritual inspiration PERCEPTION The more it grows, the more it seems to grow, but still there’s no great difference between our sense of saturation then and now!
Back to acting, again! Interview ‘Suttapazham’ will mark Mohan’s re-entry, after a gap of five years.
My favourite ragaFor me it has to be ‘My favourite ragas.’ My preferences keep changing as I compose new pieces. For instance, if I am composing a varnam in Thodi it becomes my favourite at that point of time. That is may be because you are constantly ... Artbeat SOUND PLAY 
Undisputed lineageToday the sarod is one of the most popular stringed instruments of India. Unlike the veena, which is closely associated with the Hindu mythology and has an undisputed lineage within the region of India, the origins of the sarod are comparatively ... An expanded moment KATHAKALI Sadanam Balakrishnan chiselled each facet of thought into a gem of a moment.
Under the spotlight Face-to-face After a hiatus, Sada returns.
In the City Meenakshi Srinivasan (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Madhavapeddi Murthy (Kuchipudi). January 3, 6 p.m. Pavithra Srinivasan (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Uma Muralikrishna (Kuchipudi). •Padma Sarangapani Cultural ...
Glimpses of a great master Im Kwon-taek is synonymous with Korean cinema. Eight of his films were screened at the Kerala, Chennai festivals.
A tale to empathise with -- KannaStoryline: The dangers that lie in the path of vulnerable adolescents … Bottomline: Deserves a hearty welcome! It could happen in any family that has daughters of an impressionable age. The story is simple yet ...
Thriller in comic mode -- Puli VarudhuCast: ‘Jithan’ Ramesh, Mallika Kapoor, Manivannan, Karunas, Storyline: The hero has a bad dream and believes it would come true. Bottomline: After a nice build up the film falls flat in the ... 
Will vs. God’s will? -- I am LegendStoryline The lone survivor of an apocalyptic virus attack that has left the world infested with zombies tries to invent a cure and stay alive. Bottomline When there’s Will, there’s always a way. Take ... 
Flooded with new faces -- Pazhaniappa KallooriBottomline: Script should have been more realistic, and editing tightened. Many film stories in recent times are based on a college and its campus. Anbalaya Films ‘Pazhaniappa Kalloori’ is one. The director himself is ... No room for chickens -- 1408 Storyline A writer who does not believe in the myths surrounding 50 mysterious deaths checks into killer Room 1408. Bottomline Your popcorn may choke you. Setting a horror tale within the physical limitations of ...
Wooing Bengalis with Carnatic music PASSION It was 40 years ago that Kannan shifted to Kolkata, where he and his family have been promoting Carnatic music. Golden jubilee for this rasika Record This is the 52nd Season Parimala Srinivasan is attending at the Music Academy. V. BALASUBRAMANIAN
Different aspects discussed LEC-DEM Suguna Purushothaman dealt with pallavi singing. Dr. Sundar spoke of the musical acumen of the differently-abled children. 
Pearls of wisdom elegantly strungPresentations The elaborations of Sachi Devi and Aleppey Venaktesan stood testimony to their wide experience and profound knowledge, at the Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha. Dikshitar’s ‘note,’ voice care and sangita CONFERENCE The morning sessions at the Music Academy deal with interesting subjects. Well-researched themes Sowmya presented Nandanar Charithiram and Sanjay Subramaniam Tamizh Moovar. The Margazhi magic Documentary The three-hour film, ‘Season,’ recently screened at Kalakshetra, easily retains interest.
Brilliant team work MASQUERADE In presenting ‘ The Man in the Iron Mask,’ Kalakshetra broke tradition in more ways than one. Rare melodies from Manipur LEC-DEM At the Krishna Gana Sabha Natyakala Conference, Preeti Patel provided glimpses of Manipuri music and dance.
The impact of print on music EXHIBITION Publications dating back to early 19th century, gramophone records and handbills are on display at the Roja Muthiah Library.
Sense, sensibility and sensualityPERSPECTIVE When the medium of expression is the human body, how is ‘right’ defined? The seminar organised by Kartik Fine Arts searched for answers. 
VDS Arts Academy awardsVDS Arts Academy that provides opportunity to young talented artists in the ages five to twenty celebrated its 12th anniversary recently. K. Srikkanth, former Indian cricket captain, was the chief guest, who gave away awards to the Best ...
Change in timingsThe popular ‘Super Duper’ show on Sun TV, which was being telecast on Sundays, 9 p.m.-9.30 p.m., can now be viewed on Saturdays, 8.30 p.m.- 9 p.m. Anchored by Vijay Adhiraj and directed by Venky, ... New Year line-up Vijay TV is ready with an entertainment package this New Year. The programmes range from devotional, literary, music and dance to cinema and more. The celebration starts from New Year’s Eve. It begins at 8 p.m., with Vitaachu where ...
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