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- Carry your shrine!
Dwarka Prasad Jangid’s enchanting Kavads narrate epic stories, illustrated by images.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- Vikram’s Spanish venture
Soon after ‘Kandasamy,’ Vikram will be seen acting in a Spanish film directed by Susi Gansesan.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- ‘Indian music has a distinct personality’
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- 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.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- 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 ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- 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 ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- Deeply rooted in tradition
In her performance, Ushanthini displayed an excellent sense of timing.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- No ordinary wedding, this
The bride and bridegroom were there with all the paraphernalia. So what is new?
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- 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 ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- 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 ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- In the City
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- ‘I want to delve deeper into music’
The Music Academy is honouring Lalgudi Jayaraman with the ‘Special Lifetime Achievement Award’ on Sunday.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- SP’s young brigade
The death of Sulochana Pattabhiraman is a great loss to Carnatic music. One of her most innovative efforts was training a few young children to sing ‘Pancharatna Kirtanas. ‘Pinju Rathnangalin Pancharathnam’ was an instant ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- Honour for artistes
Sri Krishna Gana Sabha has planned to celebrate International Theatre Artistes’ Day falling on March 27, by awarding a deserving male and female actor as well as a technician, in recognition of their immense contribution to the cause of ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008
- Akhanda ganam
Bharatiya Sangeetha Vaibhavam Trust will present a grand Akhandam devoted to Muthuswami Dikshitar on March 9, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Music Academy (mini hall). Eminent musicians will take part — T.M.Krishna, Seetha Rajan and students, ...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008