Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Friday, March 14, 2008
|
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Friday, March 14, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
Friday Review Chennai and Tamil Nadu Published on Fridays |
|
News Update
Features
Group Sites |
The passion remains…
CHAT CORNER ‘Parents play a major role’ My only regret is that I never had enough opportunities to stay with my grandfather. I was just six when he passed away. 
MY FAVOURITE RAGA“The making of a raga is truly the discovery of its identity and ethos. It is a greater discovery to see the unfolding of some which come naturally to you through sanskara like Bageshri. It is my all time favourite,” says Lakshmi ...
In the City
Plays with impact Moliere’s plays have been adapted directly or in part in India. Tamil cinema is no exception. SOUND PLAY 
Fretless strings, vibrant music soundExponents Budalur Krishnamurti Sastrigal, Mannargudi Savithri Ammal, Allam Koteeswara Rao, A.Narayana Iyer, Durga Prasad, Ravikiran… The gottuvadyam is one of the highly appreciated Indian stringed instruments. Created in South ...
Love-letter to cinema - VellithiraiStoryline: A podgy middle-aged wannabe steals his friend’s script to become a superstar Bottomline: An earnest critique on the state of the art If someone were to put together a film that reviews the state of ...
In the town of waterfalls… Kuttralam is the backdrop of ‘Kannum Kannum,’ a love story.
Melodic Kharaharapriya The nagaswaram couple disproved the fact that the instrument was not in demand anymore. Tyagaraja aradhana Musicians of different age-groups from various parts of the State rendered rare kirtanas. A spiritual experience The powerful orchestra enhanced the effect and charged the atmosphere. Hymns for health and wealth Chant along with the verses as Ranjanas Audios reels out two CDs for prosperity and wellbeing. 
Smooth flow of ragasInnovation in any field is welcome, especially in the field of fine arts. The innovation is bound to be appreciated provided it is within the boundaries set by the past masters. Carnatic music is no exception to this for, the rasika’s ears ... Perfect aura O.S.Arun sang in keeping with the spirit of Maha Sivaratri.
Different styles Contrasting in approach, the two performances were of high quality. Dynamic and fast-paced Gopukiran’s performance at Natyotsav was filled with energy right from the start.
The living legend Veterans highlighted various dimensions of Lalgudi Jayaraman who was conferred Special Lifetime Achievement Award by the Music Academy. Window to a woman’s world The Women’s Film Festival, held in Chennai, screened 82 films that encompassed those from the 1960s to 2000s.
Choose your favouritesReliance Mobile Vijay Awards 2008 is back to honour the Tamil movies released in 2007. As part of the ground activity, a mobile van, Rasigan Express, would travel to the key cities in
SERIALS The grand finale of this music show was held on March 6 and the following candidates emerged winners. Bala and Ravi (Chennai) and Velu (Puducherry) who have won the cash awards of Rs. 2.5 lakhs, Rs. 1.5 lakhs and Rs. 1 laksh ...
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
News: Front Page | National | Tamil Nadu | Andhra Pradesh | Karnataka | Kerala | New Delhi | Other States | International | Opinion | Business | Sport | Miscellaneous | Index | Advts: Retail Plus | Classifieds | Jobs | Obituary | Features: Magazine | Literary Review | Life | Metro Plus | Open Page | Education Plus | Book Review | Business | SciTech | Friday Review | Cinema Plus | Young World | Property Plus | Quest | Folio |
The Hindu Group:
Home | About Us | Copyright | Archives |
Contacts | Subscription
Comments to : thehindu@vsnl.com Copyright © 2008, The Hindu |
