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Friday, October 21, 2005
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The magic lies in packaging
In the City Calcutta Kala and Chitra; 6.30 p.m.: Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi (violin). Ramana Kendram Ananthaswami Gyana Mandapam, Alarmelmangapuram, Mylapore. October 24, 5.15 p.m. K. ...
Bollywood under the spotlight The India Week Special (from Oct 15 to 22) on BBC World's Talking Movies reflects the changing scene of Indian cinema. Tom Brook meets leading Indian film personalities in the first of the two special editions. Catch the episode on October 21 at ...
Classic work of poetryStoryline: Of the unfulfilled love of a father, his estranged wife and son who is equally unhappy. Bottomline: Powerful without melodrama. Buddhadeb Dasgupta's 14th feature film, "Kaalpurush" (Memories in the Mist) in Bengali is certainly ... Very American with desi sentiment Storyline: A man raised as a fighter dog gets a fresh lease of life but his past catches up with him. Bottomline: Asian sensibility, American packaging Even if you are not a Jet Li fan, you might actually end up enjoying `Unleashed: Danny ... Quite thrilling Storyline: A young nurse is drawn into a spell of voodoo, while trying to help her patient. Bottomline: Thank God, spooks are back, finally! It's been a really long while since Hollywood churned out a tight intriguing spook fest that ... 
Lacking on several frontsMadhuban Productions has come out with "Thirudiya Idhayathai," a love triangle which has a handsome hero in Rohan, rich production values complete with all the commercial ingredients. But it is in the crucial area of screenplay that they have ...
Inimitable in his Indianness In his depth of knowledge the line between Rajam the artist and Rajam the scholar is blurred.
The Raja still reigns supreme Ilaiyaraja's Live-in Concert organised by Jaya TV had the audience craving for more. 
Dialogue with guruIsha Foundation has come out with a CD Inner Management , part of ``In the Presence of the Master" series of conversations with Jaggi Vasudev. The CD (Rs. 200), produced and marketed by Amutham Music (24662244), contains live recordings of ... 
Aural pleasureO. S. Thiagarajan is perhaps one of the few male vidwans whose gifted voice is in complete alignment with the sruti, and whose oral expression effortless and without any physical strain, leaves the listener in an extremely comfortable zone. ... Moment of musical humanism Sufi-based renditions by Zila Khan in New Delhi commemorated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. 
Elegant shades of Mohanam
Brilliant in silk and wool From carpets and furniture to wall hangings, jewellery and paintings, this display has it all.
Cultural medley The Navarathri festival at the Tiruvanaikaval temple included music, dance and much more.
Film Society turns gold The Madras Film Society has overcome many hurdles to complete 50 years. Carrying on the Kunnakudy legacy Homage will be paid to veteran Kunnakudy Venkatrama Iyer at a function to be held tomorrow in Chennai.
Recipe for laughterA new sitcom will fill drawing rooms with laughter soon. `Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi' will be telecast from October 25 on DD1, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. | ||||||||||||||||||||