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And now, the multiplex mania
In the city Ramya Ramnarayan (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Dance drama on "Leeye Parabrahma," by M. V. Narasimhachari and Vasanthalakshmi. December 21, 7.30 p.m. Rajeswari Sainath (Bharatanatyam). Narada Gana Sabha Sathguru ...
Scorsese scores with mobster tale Martin Scorsese's latest gangster offering, `The Departed,' is doing great business at the U.S. box-office. Contemporary tales retold Nineteen American and international filmmakers came together at AFI Fest, Los Angeles, to share their motion pictures with each other's audiences.
There's little that's new -- Chennai KaadhalBharat successfully leaps into a higher league in Tamil film heroism (which loosely translates into the hero's ability to trapeze in thin air before bashing up henchmen more than double his size, effortlessly!) with V Creations' `Chennai Kaadhal' ... 
As soothing as the early Sun -- VeyilStoryline: What happens to the sensitivity of children whose parents are unduly strict in the name of discipline? Bottomline: If only we made more such meaningful films ... Where does one begin? With the story which deals with natural ... 
This remake is the horror -- The FogWhat sort of a movie gets a rating of 3.2 out of 10 in the Internet Movie Database, and still releases in India one year after its worldwide release and finds refuge in Pilot theatre? A really trashy one. `The Fog,' directed by Rupert Wainwright, ... 
Could have been taut -- ThirudiIt looks as if the director, who thought of a good love story, did not find enough time to write a good screenplay so much so that the product looks half-baked. The story, told in the flashback mode, is about Aravind (Kadir), who comes a ...
Breezy love story Cameraman Jeeva turns director with "Unnale Unnale."
The unforgettable voice Ananthalakshmi Sadagopan has been chosen for Narada Gana Sabha's Senior Musician Award this year. Abhang — propagating devotion through poetry Rendering of abhangs attaches great importance to the lyrics, correct diction, chorus singing and most importantly the bhakti aspect. Throwing light on a magnificent tradition Aniruddha Knight, Balasaraswati's grandson, is determined to share his legacy. The first step is the release of a DVD on December 18. An experience to be treasured Musician Madurai G.S.Mani reminisces on his days as an associate of M.S.Viswanathan. Manodharma reigns supreme Raga delineation and rendering of songs stood for all that is good and true in sampradaya when T.N.Krishnan played the violin. A continuous process Carnatic music has evolved over the centuries with technology as a tool. Transported to the golden age The power point presentation at Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha included photographs and lucid explanations about the styles of stalwarts. Innovative effort on an instrument Violinists Ganesh and Kumaresh have brought out Shadjam, a CD based on the concept of graha bedham.
Aesthetic mix of singing, abhinaya With her twinkling eyes and gestures, Nirmala Ramachandran brings alive Padam and Javali. 
Kalakshetra's offering for the SeasonBesides providing an insight into various classical and folk traditions, Kalakshetra's festival opening on December 23, also gives an opportunity for the art-loving public to appreciate and understand them. Solo performance Vyjayanthimala Bali presents Andal with a difference on December 17. Lacks in cohesiveness The individual parts of Meghasandesa stood out, but the larger picture was elusive.
Recreating a rural past Madras Players and Just Us Repertory will present the English play, `Rural Phantasy,' today at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha.
Resurrected and revived SEWA and REHWA, the NGOs, revives the languishing art of Lucknow and Indore.
A college for music teachers The Teachers' College of Music, the first of its kind in the south, completes 75 years this year. The MSV magic goes global A website for composer M.S.Viswanathan was launched in Chennai recently. For the Season `Music World Musifest,' that coincides with the `Margazhi' season, concludes on December 31. 
Taranga festivalThirupoonthuruthy Sri Narayana Tirtha Swamigal Trust celebrated the Namasankeerthana Tharanga Tenth Mini Music Festival from December 8-10 at Sringeri Pravachana Mandiram, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai. The Trust conferred the title, ... Walking for spiritual development The Puducherry-based Siruthonda Naayanar Thiruthondu Sabai, is conducting a Pada Yatra from Sri Thiripurasundari Samedha Sri Vedapureeswarar temple on Gandhi Road, Puducherry, to Sri Periyanayagi Samedha Sri Arasileeswarar temple at ...
SerialsStay tuned to Doordarshan Chennai, as Podhigai TV is all set to air special programmes during the Tamil month of Margazhi, from December 16 to January 14, 2007, between 5.30 a.m. and 6 a.m. The episode, "Maalaranae Maargazhiye" will ...
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