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‘I want to delve deeper into music’
The Music Academy is honouring Lalgudi Jayaraman with the ‘Special Lifetime Achievement Award’ on Sunday.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
‘Indian music has a distinct personality’


MUSICSCAN
Of sound, spirit and style
Today, Viji Krishnan continues to perform in the shadow of her father. But when she emerges as an independent violinist, in due course, she will carry forward his unique style.
My favourite raga
“Modern science has proved that there is a common energy which manifests itself in various ways like sound, colour and feelings and is inter convertible, while colour blue indicates devotion, ochre–detachment and ...
Artbeat

A lecture-demonstration on natya-kala, where its nuances and myriad concepts were shared, was held at Dakshinamurthy Hall, Mylapore. Stalwarts in the field of Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi took part in it. It was organised jointly by Divyanjali ...
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Happenings

In the City

Cinema

Vikram’s Spanish venture
Soon after ‘Kandasamy,’ Vikram will be seen acting in a Spanish film directed by Susi Gansesan.
Film Review

The staleness haunts - Sila Nerangalil
Storyline: An amnesiac has dreams of being murdered in her sleep, which might be memories of her past life.

Bottomline: DéjÀ vu. And not in a good way either.

A lot of things are wrong with ‘Sila ...


Romance and rivalry - Vambuchandai
Cast: Sathyaraj, Udaykiran, Riyazh Khan, Raajkapoor, `Fefsi' Vijayan, RameshKanna, Manobala, Diya, Livinston, and Sukumari.

Storyline: The rivalry between an IAS officer and apolitician is carried on to the next ...
Personality

Not an Anniyan to any genre
From religion to science, Sujatha’s imagination touched all subjects. And his favourite medium was the short story.
Music

On a religious journey
During the twentieth century, there were few talented women Carnatic music composers. Though Ambujam Krishna was not a vaggeyakara, her devotion led her to compose many songs on the various deities of the Hindu pantheon. As a devout ...


Subdued, emotive
A video projection served as a backdrop to visually illustrate the peace-meditation-spirituality concept sought to be defined by the Pt. Shambhu Das’s music.
Dance

Deeply rooted in tradition
In her performance, Ushanthini displayed an excellent sense of timing.
Arts & Crafts

Carry your shrine!
Dwarka Prasad Jangid’s enchanting Kavads narrate epic stories, illustrated by images.
Tribute

Weaver of melodies
M.B. Srinivasan’s music direction and orchestration supported the rendition while retaining the feel of the lyrics.
Homage to a laya wizard
Tribute was paid to Kumbakonam Rajappa Iyer, mridangam vidwan.
Events

No ordinary wedding, this
The bride and bridegroom were there with all the paraphernalia. So what is new?
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Speak Tamil, win gifts

Vijay TV in its attempt to promote Tamil presents a new programme, ‘Aachi Thamizh Pechu Engal Moochu,’ Sundays, 21.00., an intensive state wide hunt for the most competent orators in Tamil across the ...


Woman’s day specials

SS Music celebrates International Women’s Day by airing an array of programmes.

Women Speak,’ March 8, 21.30, features six accomplished women-

Poet and ...



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