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A classic turns 50 (20 November 12:00) |
| HITCHCOCK of the making of his ‘North By Northwest.' |
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Forgotten master of a vanishing art (20 November 12:00) |
| From vocal to mridangam to konnakol was a long journey that Pakkiria Pillai pursued. |
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Willowy and winsome (20 November 12:00) |
| Trained under eminent gurus for more than a decade and a half, Veronika Hotowy's recital was a treat. |
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Vivid portrayal of bhakti (20 November 12:00) |
| SSI Golden Jubilee Foundation paid tribute to Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer by organising a thematic presentation on the nine ways in which devotion is conveyed. |
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Spotlight on rhythm (20 November 12:00) |
| Nrityakshetra Dance Academy's event was virtually a celebration of talam. |
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Hussain showcases Ramanuja (20 November 12:00) |
| ‘Yethiraja Vaibhavam' highlighted the spiritual leader's devotion and compassion. |
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In perfect coordination (20 November 12:00) |
| Lavanya Sankar's imaginative choreography for her presentation, ‘Nandalala,' had the spectators glued to their seats. |
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Keyboard workshop (20 November 12:00) |
| Andrew Throdahl shares his expertise at a workshop that's open to all |
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All about ragas (20 November 12:00) |
| Three volumes of Prof. SRJ were released at the Music Academy and the gathering was treated to a sparkling veena recital. |
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That Nineties Show - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (20 November 12:00) |
| If Farah's ‘Om Shanti Om' was an ode to people behind the scenes of Indian cinema, with ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani,' Rajkumar Santoshi pays tribute to the spirited, zany characters that... |
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Pandaripuram South of India (20 November 12:00) |
| There are no funds to keep the daily pujas going at this 500-year temple near Tirunelveli. |
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Eastwood Ho! (20 November 12:00) |
| With Chimbudevan as he gears up for his next film that promises healthy humour in a long-forgotten genre. |
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Nobel thoughts (20 November 12:00) |
| Krishnammal Jagannathan, the driving force behind LAFTI, and winner of the Alternative Nobel Prize 2008. |
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On the sets of… (20 November 12:00) |
| A film by two directors is a rarity. But K. Maheswaran and R. Rosario, who have apprenticed under K. Balachander and Vasanthabalan, now come together for ‘Edhuvum Nadakkum,' which is all s... |
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Todays concert (20 November 12:00) |
| Gifted vocalists O.S. Arun and Sanjeev Abhyankar come together to explore the movement from the sensuous to the spiritual in the blind bard Surdas. In their “Sur Sagar” at The Hindu Frid... |
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For artists (20 November 12:00) |
| Rasika Fine Arts, in colloboration with Sri Krishna Sweets, has arranged a Saptha Swara Devatha Yagnam for the benefit of performing musicians, artists and rasikas, invoking the blessings o... |
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Parks New Festival (20 November 12:00) |
| Park's New Festival, hosted by Prakriti Foundation, opens on December 1. “We are proud to present edition III of the Park's New Festival with an exiting range of varied international perfo... |
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Morphing magic with clay (13 November 12:00) |
| Enjoy the works of 15 master potters at an exhibition from November 16 to 22. |
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Homeward bound… (13 November 12:00) |
| Najeeb Mirza’s ‘The Sweetest Embrace’ is a poignant journey into the heart of Afghanistan. |
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Classic collection of kids movies (13 November 12:00) |
| In celebration of Children’s Day (November 14), Excel Home Videos has put together a treasure trove of classic as well as contemporary children’s movies on DVD. The highlight of the fe... |
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No one can stop changes in any art form (13 November 12:00) |
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Play for her is a discourse (13 November 12:00) |
| Personality Prasanna Ramaswamy’s works convey her concern for humanity, especially women. |
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From Kuchipudi to Kalakshetra (13 November 12:00) |
| ‘It’s tough to be a male dancer,’ says Bharatanatyam exponent J. Suryanarayana Murthy. |
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Commendable footwork (13 November 12:00) |
| Artists presented a colourful package at the 10th annual dance festival organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra. |
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Seamlessly merging for a grand show (13 November 12:00) |
| Several dancers, various styles — Madurai Muralidaran’s Silappadigaaram is bringing them together. |
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Remembrance Day (13 November 12:00) |
| The family members and disciples of Melakaveri Krishnamurthy will observe his remembrance day on November 14, 6.30 p.m. at Ranjani Hall, 7, 15th Street, Nanganallur. The programme includes a... |
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Of Mysore composers (13 November 12:00) |
| Listeners were treated to rare songs. |
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Annual day function (13 November 12:00) |
| Hamsadhwani will celebrate its 10th annual day on November 15, 4.25 p.m., at Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar. A cultural programme, which includes music and dance recitals, will be pres... |
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Festival of male dancers (13 November 12:00) |
| Natyanjali Trust, T. Nagar, is conducting a three-day Nartaka Dance Festival from November 18, at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore. Dancer Alarmel Valli will inaugurate the series and felici... |
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Anjaneya festival (13 November 12:00) |
| Sri Viravallbha Vinaya Trinetra Sri Yoga Anjaneya temple, located at Ganeshnagar, Devanathapuram, is celebrating the third anniversary festival for five days beginning on November 17. Devana... |
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Walking on sunshine (13 November 12:00) |
| British Afro-rock band Osibisa returns to regale the Chennai audience after two decades. |
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Childrens Day with Manmohan Singh (13 November 12:00) |
| Did Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ever bunk school? What was the most mischievous thing he did during his school days? Questions such as these will be answered directly by Dr. Manmohan S... |
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Hum Kill Ho Chuke Hai Sanam -- London Dreams (13 November 12:00) |
| Storyline: A struggling musician who’s into S&M turns his buddy into a druggie to fulfil his dream of becoming a rockstar Bottomline: Unless you are into S&M or drugs, these Dreams could ... |
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Thin plot weak screenplay -- Saa Boo Thiri (13 November 12:00) |
| Storyline: The tale revolves round three young friends and their relationships. Bottomline: The director definitely should have worked harder on the script. One pivotal line sums up the... |
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This fantasy remains a wish list -- Aladin (13 November 12:00) |
| Cast: Ritesh Deshmukh, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandes Storyline: An introverted loner called Aladin falls in love with new student Jasmine and gets help from Genius (th... |
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Labour lost -- Adhey Naeram Adhey Idam (13 November 12:00) |
| Storyline: Of a girl who ditches her lover for a better catch, and the consequences … Bottomline: Unsure of its time and place! Hmmm … another potent theme goes limp, thanks to inept... |
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Rooted in tribal ethos (06 November 12:00) |
| It is admirable, how Bastar artisan Sonadhar Vishwakarma and Lambani embroiderer Devi Bai have made their art relevant today. |
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Cd New Releases (06 November 12:00) |
| This 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 thin... |
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Theres no substitute for gurukulam (06 November 12:00) |
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Adavus executed with assurance (06 November 12:00) |
| Cleanly executed finishes marked Madurya Srikrishnan’s recital. Radhika Vairavelavan was a picture of grace and confidence. |
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Melody rhythm and a cause (06 November 12:00) |
| Sankara Nethralaya Women Auxiliary (SWAN) celebrated its silver jubilee with a cultural spectacle. |
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Aesthetic and spiritual (06 November 12:00) |
| The theme-based recitals by the dance groups, at this year’s dance festival at Perur, were rewarding and enriching. |
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30th anniversary celebrations (06 November 12:00) |
| 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... |
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Maestro felicitated (06 November 12:00) |
| Vidwan 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 organis... |
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An ode to light (06 November 12:00) |
| Madhurya in Paris celebrated Deepavali and Tyagaraja with chaste music. |
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Feel-good factor is intact - Kandaen Kaadhalai (06 November 12:00) |
| Storyline: 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 ... |
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Breathless excitement silly laughs - G-Force (06 November 12:00) |
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Glorious enjoyment - Inglourious Basterds (06 November 12:00) |
| Cast: 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 th... |
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The literary connection (06 November 12:00) |
| The Vellai Pillaiyar gets a mention in Kuravanji. |
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Courting fame (06 November 12:00) |
| With ‘Eeram’ running to packed houses, there’s no looking back for Nanda. |
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