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A toast to humour Wood and cloth come to life The Varanasi craftsmen are adept at fashioning figurines while the Midnapur artisans tell stories through their Pat tradition of painting.
CHAT CORNER We owe it to Radha-Jayalakshmi More than titles and awards we value the comments from rasikas. MUSICSCAN - M.V RAMAKRISHNAN Jesus Christ Superstar The breezy depiction of the rock opera was a success because of the poignant, sorrowful tone of the musical score. SOUND PLAY 
Instrument of the peopleThe dholak is one of the most popular drums of India. Associated with social and devotional music forms such as bhajan, kirtan, qawwali and film songs, besides music for ceremonial occasions such as weddings and births, as well as folk and tribal ... MY FAVOURITE RAGA After a sedate song, when you render Pantuvarali, it creates the right mood for the main raga.
In the city Gurukulam Orignial Boys’ ‘Dr.Narendranin Vinodha Vazhakku.’ April 5, 6.30 p.m. ‘Crazy’ Mohan’s ‘Maadhu +2.’ April 6, 6.30 p.m. United Visuals presents TV Varadharajhen in ...
NEW RELEASEST.S.Balakrishna Sastrigal takes listeners on a pilgrimage to the places Tyagaraja visited and composed songs on the deities. The places include Tiruvotriyur, Lalgudi, Kovur and Tirupati. Sastrigal’s elucidation includes some of the most ... Based on pragmatic perception The Chinmaya Sisters preserved the spirit of Bahula Panchami by singing many kirtanas of the saint instead of displaying their own prowess. A healthy trend Pattabhiram Pandit, Suryaprakash and Saketha Raman, in their individual recitals, showed the grip each has over the art. Age was never an issue here Presenting his own compositions, Thanjavur Sankara Iyer offered pure classical fare. The unbeatable magic of kutcheri How is it that with a flourishing record industry, the musicians come on top at a live concert? Evergreen kritis of Tyagaraja The musicians enthralled the audience with soulful songs. 
Sung with passionTheir belief and devotion to the Hindu faith which they follow has led many a woman singer in the Carnatic music system to try their hands at composing. Compositions of only a few such composers have stood the test of time, and find a place in ... Pleasing Hindolam, fine Mohanam Two concerts held recently were dedicated to Siva. Perfectly planned vocal recital Compositions of many great Tamil composers were featured in Priyadarshini Varadarajan’s concert.
Making a point or two UAA’s latest attempt has maxims cloaked in comedy. Wit camouflages staleness ‘Mappillai Jagiradhai,’ which was staged in Tiruchi recently, had all the essential elements of an entertainer.
Inspired by a house of 1,000 windows Built in 1911, Medai Dalavoi House is a landmark in Tirunelveli. Locked in amazing bond They seem to be simply stacked but the bricks are firmly united by the mortar.
Temple renovation The cost of renovation has been estimated at Rs. 80 lakhs.
Exhorting the commoner Sudha Seshayyan’s speech threw light on the humility and erudition of Vallalar.
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Kudos for the effortsIn recognition of the promo, ‘love a girl child,’ the UNFPA-supported voluntary organisation, Mumbai-based Population First and Chennai-based Catalyst Trust presented the ‘Laadli’ awards in Chennai recently. ... Vote for your favourite star The second edition of Reliance Mobile Vijay Awards is back to choose the favourite stars. The Rasigan Express (publicity vehicle) which travelled to major parts of the state has returned with overwhelming responses. In the curtain ...
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