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Dreams continue... Sarasa Teacher looks back… The mantle fell on her very early and after six decades, the Guru has no regrets.
Courting fame With ‘Eeram’ running to packed houses, there’s no looking back for Nanda.
CHAT CORNER ‘There’s no substitute for gurukulam’ 
Cd New ReleasesThis album contains cheerful songs set to peppy tunes by Vijay Antony that teach children the importance of saying ‘Good Morning’ and ‘Thank you’, being well groomed and keeping things and your surrounding clean. The ... 
My Favourite RagaMy all-time favourites are the big Five — Thodi, Kalyani, Bhairavi, Sankarabharanam and Khambodi. In terms of sheer weightiness, depth and majesty and the boundless capacity to assume ever-new emotive hues, they have no equal. ...
In the City At SMR Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Jothi Ramalingam Street, West Mambalam. November 7, 6.30 p.m. Visalur Gurumurthi. •Sravanam At TTD Information Centre, T. Nagar. November 8, 6.30 p.m. Suja ...
Feel-good factor is intact - Kandaen KaadhalaiStoryline: The childish and irresponsible nature of the heroine leads her to problems, but what else is a hero for if not to protect her? Bottomline: Remember, comparisons are odious ... Breathless excitement, silly laughs - G-Force 
Glorious enjoyment - Inglourious BasterdsCast: Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Diane Kruger, Daniel Bruhl Storyline: The paths of a group of Americans soldiers and a Jewish girl cross while plotting to do away with the Nazis during a film premiere ...
Impressive display of prowess Of Nandini Muthusamy’s violin and and Purbayan Chatterji’s sitar. Perfect synchronisation It was on Tyagaraja that T.N. Krishnan and Viji Krishnan banked for success. Classic vintage fare Namagiripettai Krishnan presents a soulful and gamaka-oriented display of his talents in this recording. Bouquet of enchanting ragas The Hindustani recital by Pandit Janardhan Mitta was a treat for the rasikas of pure melody. Promising talent Clarity and relaxed gait were the notable aspects of Divya Murali’s concert Wide-ranging choice of pieces The Madras Chamber Orchestra presented its second concert recently. Fascinating swara strands The stress and sensitivity in T.V. Sundaravalli’s articulation were admirable. Making music for dance Sumitra Nitin’s presentation was informative and had many surprises.
Adavus executed with assurance Cleanly executed finishes marked Madurya Srikrishnan’s recital. Radhika Vairavelavan was a picture of grace and confidence. Melody, rhythm and a cause Sankara Nethralaya Women Auxiliary (SWAN) celebrated its silver jubilee with a cultural spectacle. Aesthetic and spiritual The theme-based recitals by the dance groups, at this year’s dance festival at Perur, were rewarding and enriching.
Rooted in tribal ethos It is admirable, how Bastar artisan Sonadhar Vishwakarma and Lambani embroiderer Devi Bai have made their art relevant today.
The literary connection The Vellai Pillaiyar gets a mention in Kuravanji.
Bond’s first nemesis bids farewellJoseph Wiseman, the villain in the first James Bond film, ‘Dr. No,’ died recently at age 91. His career in films, theatre and television spanned 60 years.
30th anniversary celebrations Nrithyakshethra Dance Academy, which is run by Gurus Madurai N. Muralidaran and Chithra Muralidaran, is celebrating its 30th anniversary from November 10 to 14, 6.30 p.m., at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and on November 16 at Narada Gana Sabha. ... 
Maestro felicitatedVidwan T.K. Govinda Rao turned 81 recently and to offer their salutations to the musician who has been serving the field of Carnatic music for 65 years, TKG Gurukulam and Naada Inbam organised a programme on November 1. A CD ... An ode to light Madhurya in Paris celebrated Deepavali and Tyagaraja with chaste music.
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Kalloori KondattamThis programme focusses on college life and unearths the abundant talent available in these institutions. Talent-hunt shows, games and contests bring out the versatility of generation next. This week, watch the students of Jain ...
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