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Man with the Midas touch
Serials are serious business AVM Kumaran's `Sharada' is all set to open on August 21 on Raj TV. Breath of fresh air From ghazal to gaana Mohammed Aslam sings them all with ιlan.
In the City Chitra Subramani, E. V. Saratha (Bharatanatyam); 6.30 p.m.: Vanamala Desikan (Bharatanatyam). August 14, 5.45 p.m. Padma and Jaya Sathvika Natyalaya (Bharatanatyam); 7.15 p.m.: Sreenidhi Harini (Bharatanatyam). August 15, 5.45 ...
Songs from the heart From sad tunes to yodelling, Kishore Kumar's vocal range was incredible. A tribute. 
Film for childrenAmidst violence-ridden films and romance-soaked ones comes "Ganapathi Vandhachu," a movie for children. ``If every child wants to see the film, the adults in the family will have to oblige by escorting him to the cinema. And they won't regret ...
Action on solid ground - ThimiruSans hype or hoopla here's a young hero who is steadily climbing the ladder of success. G.K. Film Corporation's `Thimiru' (U) is Vishal's third film, and has the potential of making it to the winning post, very much like his two previous ... Carried away by the African landscape - The Constant Gardner Fernando Meirelles' `The Constant Gardner' is based on Le Carre's novel. Though not quite in the league of Meirelles' earlier `City of God,' `The Constant Gardner' works at the level of a social treatise. The film's strength lies in its ... 
Love on a different plane - Kaadhalae En KaadhalaeCRM Productions' `Kaadhalae En Kaadhalae' is a triangular love story where all the three lead players have more to convey through expressions. As all the three are new there is always competition. Naveen, Shrutha and Roma are studying in ...
Rags to riches tale With a curious title, ``E" is all about the exploits of an urchin.
It was a perfect package From RTP to abhang, listeners lapped up whatever Aruna Sairam offered. An array of talent It has been raining ragas at the week-long festival. Songs dear to Semmangudi The homage featured Maharajapuram Srinivasan and Tiruchi Ramesh. Dominated by melody and manodharma In her performance at the Tyagaraja fest, Tirupati, Lakshmi Rangarajan's accent was on sukham.
Rich tribute to Indian heritage Harmony was the highlight of the performance of the students of Natyamani School of Dance, Boston, U.S.
A pretentious affair Krea's `Kadavulin Kangal' was based on an unacceptable premise.
Simple tale told with tenderness It was a relief to see a play that didn't manipulate sensations, but allowed a natural rise of feelings.
Carved craft for connoisseurs Enticing eco-friendly products are for sale at the Indonesian and Thai Handicrafts Exhibition. Khadi spread In a pre-Independence day exhibition titled `Expressions in Khadi' Fabindia presents a range of khadi made-ups for men and women. In shades ranging from subtle earth tones to vibrant hues this delicately block-printed collection presents ...
Savitri — symbol of universal love For Sri Aurobindo human unity was the ultimate dream.
Agile footwork, perfect mudras While Binesh's dance was energetic, the Sikkil duo showcased the sweetness of the flute. Fitting tribute to guru The cultural show by the disciples of Swami Shantananda Saraswati was tasteful and sincere. Book release Tiruppugazh Sangamam, Chennai, has brought out a new edition containing 1,330 Tiruppugazh verses along with the other works of Saint Arunagirinathar. The special features of this edition are the details of each sthalam (shrine) with footnotes ...
Independence Day specialHuddle up to your television sets for loads of fun on August 15 as Vijay TV rolls out special programmes on the Independence Day. The day begins with a debate, "Sudandirathirkuppin India Valarchi Adaindhirukirada? Illaiya?" ...
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