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Romancing the light
As moviedom awaits the arrival of ‘Dasavathaaram,’ its cinematographer Ravivarman shares the unique experience.


Poetic creativity at its best
Being a freelance performer makes Sadanam Krishnankutty different from his contemporaries and seniors.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
She visualised a wholesome music department

SCENESTEALERS -- KAUSALYA SANTHANAM
‘The medium is highly rewarding’
This year marks the 25th year of the Chennai Kalai Kuzhu. And social and political commitment is what propels Pralayan and his group to continue their journey.
Telewatch

For the season, with reason
Every alternate Sunday Russian film classics are being beamed on Makkal TV. Is it a policy shift?
Columns

MUSICSCAN
Wonderful blends
Whether it is melody and rhythm, vocal and instrumental elements or the contrasting sounds of different instruments, music is basically a matter of blending.
My Favourite Raga

Happenings

In The City

Narada Gana Sabha & Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust

At Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall.

May 6, 6.30 p.m.

Suguna Purshottaman.

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Cinema

A trail blazer
‘Khazanchi’ and composer Ghulam Haider changed the sound of Hindi film music.
Siren from Surat
FACE-TO-FACE Gorgeous… glamorous… Namitha is now graduating to roles of substance.
Film Review

Game called murder -- Iyakkam
Cast: Rishi Kumar, Sudhakar Vasanth, R. Sundararajan, M.S.Bhaskar, Chittibabu, ‘Poovilangu’ Mohan, Sruthiraj, Suji Bala and Sanjayram.

Storyline: A chain of murders leaves the police baffled. ...
Music

Rama — three different dimensions
Each vocalist came up with a repertoire fresh and interesting.


Fitting homage
Anniversary Nagaswaram artists, Bangalore M. Kothandaraman and B.S.Ramesh Babu, and vocalist Vijay Siva enthralled the music lovers of Tiruchi recently.
Valmiki receded to the background
The ragas were flowing like refreshing streams making the listeners forget that they were sitting to hear Valmiki’s verses.
Confluence at Boston
Carnatic and Hindustani mingled as renowned musicians performed.
Wholesome treat
Festival Ramanavami was celebrated in Coimbatore recently with pujas, bhajans, discourses and concerts.
Well-articulated rendition
Jayamangala Krishnamani’s predilection to provide good music was evident in all aspects of her presentation.
Pleasant voice, lively jatis
Dharini and Shubhasree exhibited their skills in music and dance respectively.
Refreshing melodies
The Carnatica Brothers’ rendition was both heart-warming and praise-worthy.
Arts & Crafts

For that vibrant touch to jewellery
With expert brush strokes, the meenakari artisans paint the colours carefully extracted.
Tribute

All about Bette
Bette Davis, the star of Hollywood’s golden period, is remembered on her birth centenary.
Events

A cultural turnaround
Dance, martial art display, theatrical productions and poetry reading formed the main components of this year’s Dalit Cultural Festival.
Fine arts as empowering tool
The children find an ideal vehicle in music, dance and theatre.
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