youva rajayam

The ever-active veteran MEET Nasser, versatile actor, who continues to make a mark in diverse roles.

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Fostering a tradition Thanks to the vision of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, craftspersons all over the country are empowered.

Interview

Melody of the duck instrument Having learnt the oboe, Martina Leopoldt is keen on mastering the nagaswaram.

Columns

CHAT CORNER ‘Success has no short-cut’

Discipline and dedication are the two watch words to hone your skills.

Books

Collector’s item The second edition of ‘The Oxford Illustrated Companion to South Indian Classical Music’ by Ludwig Pesch is out on the stands.

Telewatch

With Krishna as saviour ‘Moksha-Salvation’ is a heart-rending portrayal of the widows of Vrindavan.

Happenings

In the City At SMR Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Jothi Ramalingam Street, West Mambalam.

March 15, 6.30 p.m.

K. Mythili.

DANCE

•VDS Arts Academy

At MOP Vaishnav College for Women.

March 15, 6.30 ...

Cinema

The little big step! A rare Parsi ensemble saga, Sooni Taraporevala’s ‘Little Zizou’ opens a window to the universe of the community.

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Villainy sports a new look MAKE-OVER Sibiraj will play villain in the crime thriller, ‘Naanayam.’

Film Review

Comedy comes to the rescue -- Innoruvan

Cast: Adithya, Manoha, Visu, Manivannan, M.S. Bhaskar, Jothisha, ‘Kadhal’ Dhandapani, Azhagu, ‘Kiren’ Manohar and Vincent Rai.

Storyline: Inspired by advice, a young rag picker sets himself the goal of reaching ...

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Very funny! -- 1977 Cast: Sarath Kumar, Old Sarath Kumar with white beard, Younger old Sarath Kumar in French beard and hat (the spy look), Young Sarath with dyed beard pretending to be old Sarath Kumar, Namitha, Farzana, Radha Ravi

Storyline: ...

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Cutting edge thriller needs cutting -- Yaavarum Nalam Storyline: When an engineer and family move into a new apartment on the 13th floor, he comes across a daily soap on TV that closely mirrors the happenings in his household.

Bottomline: Tune in your head-sets for a modern ...

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Action finds pride of place -- Pride and Glory Storyline: When four cops are found dead and an honest cop is called upon to investigate, he realises he would be stirring up a hornets’ nest – a corrupt NYPD.

Bottomline: A cop action drama closer to We Own The ...

Music

Rich tribute to Purandaradasa Age has not affected the powerful vocals of nonagenarian R. K. Srikantan, who chose rare Dasar kritis for his Hamsadhwani concert.

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Mellifluous rendition O.S. Arun’s popularity is more as a singer of bhajans and abhangs than as traditional Carnatic concert performer. His wide repertoire and flexible voice have made him a sought out artist for bhajan sandhya concerts. Ten compositions of ...

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Thodi in all its grandeur Arundati’s commendable range and mature manodharma made her recital a wholesome fare.

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Rich repertoire Despite the slight discomfort in her throat, Nandita Ravi’s clarity of diction and uninterrupted flow with a pliant voice that characterised her vocal recital at the Rajalakshmi Fine Arts struck a deep chord with the listeners. Her ...

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Rendered with devotion Dr.Jothi Kausalya has brought out a Tamil translation of both Bhajagovindam and Gnanapaanai.