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Scaling heights with `Pokkiri'
Two channels on the trail of crime... The History Channel will air `Double F: Shadow of the Cobra' on January 26 at 10 p.m. It is about American journalist Steven Carey (Michael Woods), who has been commissioned to write the life story of Charles Sobhraj (Art Malik), one of the ...
Contented with her lot A back-to-the-past journey with actor M.N.Rajam, whose career that began at the age of seven is still going on.
ENCORE The "passing of music" When The Hindu announced "Ariyakkudi Ramanuja Iyengar Dead," on January 24, 1967, the news was received with shock. Repository of knowledge A disciple of Mudicondan Venkatrama Iyer, Vedavalli has grown into a vidushi respected for her impeccable music.
In the City
Treatment goes awry -- Kalakkarae ChandruAnything well begun raises expectations. A film that starts with an interesting scene makes the viewers sit up for a fairly sumptuous fare. Thus when `Kalakkarae Chandru' opens with a scene a la the famous `Kaun Banega Crorepati' one's ...
Romance with graphics Paired with two heroines, a confident Santanu Bhagyaraj makes his entry into cinema.
Five-day classical bonanza While Priya Sisters presented a fare of quality music, Rajhesh Vaidhya surprised the audience with his phrases and sancharas. Worthy in their own ways The concerts of T.N.S.Krishna, Sriram Gangadharan, Gayathri and Panthula Rama were memorable for various aspects. For the Ayyappa devotee A well-known troupe on the light music circuit with more than 5,000 shows the world over to their credit, Shankar's `Saadhaga Paravaigal,' has now come out with `Ayyan Ayyanae' — a CD on Lord Ayyappan, for which, Rajkumar's lyrics have been ... Sumptuous fare Lakshmi Sreeram presented a bouquet of morning ragas. A slapdash package Abhishek Raghuram's recital on the opening day of the 12th Pongal festival was a tame affair. With a mien of dignity In fine form, Sowmya presented songs that drew strength from weighty ragas. 
Explosive sessionR. Prasanna's guitar recital on the final day of the twelfth Pongal festival of music at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was an evening session of explosives. He was accompanied by J.Vaidyanathan on the mridangam and Purushothaman on the kanjira. ... Scintillating concert Music and lyric blended beautifully as Mala Ramadorai sang. 
Neat sketch of SriranjaniWith a facile, sruti-aligned voice that extended its cooperation to the finer nuances of raga, K.P.Nandhini (of Ramjhi's Isai Mazhalai group) presented music firmly anchored in the classical idiom. Singing under the auspices of Gana ... Moment of delight Sivakumar seemed to be unruffled by the disturbances on and off stage.
Interesting and challengingVyjayantimala demonstrated how guru Kittappa Pillai's jatis were short, crisp yet difficult. Rhadha presented vintage compositions and C.V.Chandrasekhar left a lasting impression of commitment to the art. Presented with grace Alarmel Valli's dance had all her trademark characteristics. Language was no barrier The audience responded as the artists' communication skills came into play. Riveting performance With good coordination and chiselled adavus, Shridhar and Anu captivated the audience. Rich in bhava, enjoyable nritta Navya Natarajan's delineations of Lord Nataraja were portrayed with clarity. And Lata and Gita presented a mixed bag. True story of a royal courtesan The production was absorbing with a dramatic storyline and dignified portrayals by Meenakshi Chitharanjan. Translating psalms into mudras Kalairani Natya Saalai from the U.S. presented Christian themes in Bharatanatyam.
Salute to stalwarts EVENT A book release, a music recital and a film screening all formed part of a homage to music legends. 
Voices young"Voices Within" reverberated as "voices explicit" in the Music Academy auditorium when six young musicians rendered songs associated with the seven legendary vidwans profiled in the book in a manner born to great achievement. As part of the ... Multimedia presentation The highlight of the 12th year pongal music festival organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore, last week, was the multimedia presentation by Mudhra group in association with the Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai, on the salient features ... Songs straight from the heart It was nostalgia at its melodious best that Gaata Rahe Mera Dhil offered.
Serials Vijay TV rolls out an array of special programmes as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The programme begins with a thought-provoking debate, `Do men want freedom from women or vice versa?' moderated by Dindigul Leoni at 8 ...
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