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Across Time and Space
Science fiction has always fascinated Hollywood, but not Bollywood. The success of "Koi ... Mil Gaya" may revive the genre, says ANAND PARTHASARATHY.
Interview

`Showman' of Hindi cinema
Subhash Ghai has been making movies for 25 years now. In a chat with V. GANGADHAR, the producer-director says that films with good storylines click with audiences.

Cinema

An issue well handled
THREE THINGS are to be appreciated in Aashirwaad Creations' "Uyirosai", a short film, which sustains the interest of the viewers — an arresting performance from Subhalekha Sudhakhar and Prassana Ravi in a small role, a neat screenplay and ...

Film Review


  • "Jay Jay"
  • "Iyarkai"
  • "Gangs of New York"
  • "S.W.A.T"

    Music

    Traditional vintage fare
    IT WAS reposeful music all the way. The inclusion of a couple of Bhadrachalam Ramadas' kritis gave a devotional clothing to the two-hour plus concert by the Bombay Sisters (C. Saroja and C. Lalitha) at R. R. Sabha under the auspices of Mylapore ...
    TTD release
    TTD-SVDSP-2-2003 - Carnatic Classical Vocal-Varada Venkatesa-A. Sabari Girish- Rs. 25. VARADA VENKATESA, an audiocassette consisting of seven songs by Tirupati Narayanaswami Naidu sung by A. Sabari Girish has been released by the T. T. ...
    For Hindustani lovers
    THANKS TO the Hindustani classical music clubs that have sprung up in the city recently, one gets to listen to good musicians from different Gharanas. One of the most prominent artistes from the intricate Jaipur-Antrauli Khayal Gayaki tradition, ...

    Dance

    Illuminating show on dance choreography
    It was a happy confluence of teachers and disciples as Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai, celebrated its Golden Jubilee. NANDINI RAMANI writes...

    Theatre

    Indian tales from a different perspective
    THEATRE TRIEBWERK can tell stories exceptionally well. When Max Mueller Bhavan announced the return of the group with their latest venture, "Speaking Stories," Chennai remembered their brilliant production, "A Friend for Bolton the Lion," which ...

    Heritage

    Samprokshanam at Kanchi
    THE MAHA Samprokshanam of the famous Sri Pushpavalli samedha Ashtabhuja Swami temple in Kanchipuram, one of the important 108 holy places (divya desams) of Vaishnavites , will be performed between 7.30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on November 28. The temple ...
    A temple craves for attention
    APPROXIMATELY 55 km from Chennai is Narasingapuram, a village where an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha and his Consort Maragathavalli, is located. Dating back to the Chola period, it seems to bear the Vijayanagara style of ...
    Consecration of Nanganallur temple
    THE ASHTABANDANA Mahasamprokshanam of Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, on College Road, Nanganallur, will be performed between 7.30 and 9 a.m., on November 28, by the Sriperumbudur Sthanikar Narasimha Bhattachariar. Preliminary rituals ...

    Tribute

    Homage to Thirupputkuzhi Swami
    IT WAS indeed befitting that the Jeeyar of Ahobila Math presided over the finale of the three-day joint celebrations of the 181st birth anniversary of Thirupputkuzhi Krishna Thathayarya Mahadesikan and the 21st anniversary of the religious ...
    Ayyaval - embodiment of humaneness
    THE ARADHANA of Sreedhara Venkatesa Ayyaval, a votary of `Nama Siddhanta', and a trendsetter in the field of bhajan and Nama sankeertanam, falls on November 23. Tiruvisainallur, nestling on the bank of the River Cauvery in Thanjavur district, ...

    Events

    Workshop
    SARADHI HAS organised an Art and Culture Appreciation and Promotion workshop, to be conducted by Samskriti, The Academy of Art & Culture (Ph. 26600609; 98411 76816), at the Alliance Francaise, on November 23, at 6.30 p.m. Nanda Govind will ...
    Renovation planned
    THE RENOVATION of Sri Anandavalli samedha Sri Agatheeswarar Temple, in Semmangudi, in connection with the Kumbhabishekam that has to be performed, is estimated at Rs. 5 lakhs. The amount is needed for the construction of rajagopuram, mandapam ...
    Yoga workshop
    ARKAYA AWARENESS Centre is organising a workshop, based on Yoga on November 22 at the GRT Convention Centre. Contact: Ph: 5214 4626 / e-mail: arkaya11@hotmail.com. ...
    Finnish Band
    `STEREO JUNKS', Finland's `tallest' band is in Chennai, performing a series of concerts including one today, (Nov 21), at 6.30 p.m., at German Hall, T. Nagar. For more information go to
    Baran contest
    LANDMARK AND Shringar Films invite you to participate in The Baran (Rain) Review Contest. Just watch Majid Majidi's "Baran" at Studio 5 and then write your opinion/review of the film (150 words). Drop it off at either Landmark, Nungambakkam, or ...
    Bhajan Sammelan
    A SAMPRADAYA Sankeerthana Sapthaham, (Bhajan Sammelan) has been organised by Sri Ram Samaj, Ayodhya Aswamedha Maha Mandapam, No. 47, Arya Gowder Road, West Mambalam (Ph: 24893077; 24716246), with experts in the field drawn from all over the ...

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