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Bang on target, as always
Writer-director K.S. Ravikumar’s take on his career, consistent success and Deepavali release, ‘Aadhavan.’


History in sculpture
The Thanjavur Art Gallery is a treasure trove of bronzes and artefacts that are diligently cleaned and preserved.
Books

Literary feast
The volumes are richly informative.
Columns

MALESPEAK
Expression remains his forte
PERSPECTIVE For N. Srikanth, donning female roles comes as naturally as male roles.
Forthcoming Events

In the City...

Arangan Arangam’s ‘Imsai Purushan Irandam Manaivi’ by Rangamani.

•V.K.V. Visions

At Narada Gana Sabha

October 17, 7 p.m.

‘Crazy’ Mohan’s ‘Jurassic Baby.’

At ...
Cinema

On a Goan holiday
Venkat Prabhu and Soundarya Rajinikanth on ‘Goa,’ and how it will be a holiday to remember.
Film Review

From yum to stale - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Storyline: A nerdy inventor’s device to convert water into readymade foods goes awry and threatens to destroy the world in a hailstorm of over-sized edibles

Bottomline: A la carte quirkiness quickly changes to buffet ...


Log off logic - Do Knot Disturb
Cast: Govinda, Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, Ranvir Shorey, and Riteish Deshmukh

Storyline: Man with bossy wife tries to hide an extra-marital affair

Bottomline: Go only for Govinda

There is something so ...


Wake up to a fresh breeze - Wake Up Sid
Storyline: Slacker meets Miss Independent and before you know it, they wake up together

Bottomline: Stays fresh all through. Almost.

Years ago, Karan Johar made a film with a tag-line that went: “It’s all ...
Personality

Tradition where sadhana is tapas
Prapancham Sitaram, musicologist, administrator, academician, and above all, an acclaimed flute player.
Music

Emphasis was on laya
Chingelpet Ranganathan’s choice of songs highlighted the many facets contained in Thiruppugazh.


Amid layers of simplicity
Revathy Krishna’s veena recital provided an entrancing experience.
Ragas in all their grandeur
Both up-and-coming and eminent musicians presented an assorted fare at the annual music festival, organised by Manoranjitham, Coimbatore.
Dance

Vintage vignettes
Young Malvika Jaikanth enthralled the audience with her performance in Dandayuthapani style.
Wholesome package
Agile and precise, Radha Mohun was supported by a team highly competent.
Arts & Crafts

From the glass capital
Glass and fire blend to form graceful craft pieces at the exhibition, now on in the city.
Heritage

Chola temple at Siddhamalli
The village in Tiruvarur district is famous for two reasons. Read on.
Tribute

Vempati, the visionary
Kuchipudi exponent Vempati Chinna Sathyam turns 80 this year. Dr. Sreedhar V. Potarazu, of Washington DC writes this tribute:

Eight decades ago, a legend was born in Andhra, who would change our perspective and perception of ...
Events

Dance performance
On the occasion of the 80th birthday of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, ABHAI will present a special dance recital on October 19 at Kamaraj Memorial Hall. More than 80 dancers will participate in the presentation which will be choreographed by ABHAI ...


Evening of music, dance
Kala Mandir Trust pays homage to its founder S. Viswanathan on his birthday on October 20, at Narada Gana Sabha, Satguru Gnanananda Hall, TTK Road.

The occasion includes ‘Shanmuka’ — a Carnatic music recital by Sikkil ...


Skanda Sashti fest
Adambakkam Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Sri Pandurangan Baktha Samajam will conduct a week-long Skanda Sashti festival from October 18, at Sri Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Adambakkam.

On October 18, M.P. Sathyavel Murugan will give a discourse on ...


For a taste of world cinema
The International Film Festival of Tamil Nadu 2009 will be held from October 28-31.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Moving beyond the stage
Kottakkal Sivaraman and Astad Deboo… dancers from diverse styles form the subject of two short films, to be telecast over the next two weekends.
Experience imparts and how!
Catch Sivakumar’s talk on Vijay TV this Deepavali.
SERIALS
Cinema and more
Friday: ‘Thaka Thimi Tha’ (12 noon) has actor-dancer Shobana sharing her film and dance experience. The anchor of the show is Lakshmi Gopalaswamy. ‘Paadi Vilayadu’ (6.30 p.m.) has celebrity participants Suhasini ...



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