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Hand of creativity (10 October 12:00) |
| K. Lal’s thought-provoking surrealistic images force one to go beyond the obvious and contemplate on the inner meaning of his works. |
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Red giant returns (10 October 12:00) |
| ‘Hellboy II’ promises to be a busy blend of pop culture, humour and magic. |
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Small is big (10 October 12:00) |
| Several big budget films failed miserably recently but those made on a shoestring budget have clicked with audiences. |
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Music is in my heart and head (10 October 12:00) |
| I believe that music cannot be taught. One needs an inborn flair; constant practice can set that spark aflame. |
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Promising dancer (10 October 12:00) |
| Sajilal was the epitome of masculine grace. |
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Rare performances (10 October 12:00) |
| ‘Nilasougandhikam’ fete featured Parayan and Seethankan, two lesser known forms of Thullal. |
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Voice of perseverance (10 October 12:00) |
| In spite of singing a couple of hit songs, senior playback singer Sreekanth is still struggling to find a foothold in the industry. |
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Air of mystery (10 October 12:00) |
| ‘Red Chillies,’ starring Mohanlal, revolves around a murder mystery. |
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Unforgettable Baburaj (10 October 12:00) |
| Composer M.S. Baburaj was a versatile unsung genius who enriched Malayalam film music. |
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Toying with romance (10 October 12:00) |
| ‘Kalippattangal’ depicts the tale of Meenakshi, Nandini, Varsha and Sony Eapen, four friends who make a pact that none of them will ever fall in love or get married. Behind theirdeci... |
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Those blue eyes (03 October 12:00) |
| Paul Newman, who passed away recently, was not only a great actor but also a wonderful person. |
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Bringing the divide with the saxophone (03 October 12:00) |
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In a new avatar (03 October 12:00) |
| Chocolate hero Imran Khan on his role as the vicious Kabir in ‘Kidnap.’ |
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‘Life is art itself’ (03 October 12:00) |
| Even as his works make imprints in the global art circuit, Bose Krishnamachari believes it is time to give back to the Arts in every way he can. |
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The hues of ‘Gulmohar’ (03 October 12:00) |
| Jayaraj says ‘Gulmohar,’ releasing today, has a realistic storyline. |
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Mudra Fete 2008 (03 October 12:00) |
| Applications are invited from those who wish to participate in ‘Mudra Fest 2008,’ a festival of dance organised by the Vylloppilly Samskriti Bhavan, Government of Kerala. Seminars and wo... |
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Soothing to the ears (03 October 12:00) |
| G.J.R. Krishnan’s violin solo highlighted the traits of the Lalgudi school. |
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Melodic strings (03 October 12:00) |
| Veena recitals by veterans and youngsters marked the birth anniversary of veena maestro K.S. Narayanaswami. |
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Sweetly youthful (03 October 12:00) |
| The successful trio of ‘Swapnakoodu,’ Prithiviraj, Kunchacko Boban and Jayasurya, team up again for ‘Lollipop.’ |
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Full of patriotic fervour Solo magic (03 October 12:00) |
| Mahendra Kapoor’s powerful voice made him the first choice for rendering patriotic songs. |
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Patron of the arts (03 October 12:00) |
| L.S. Rajagopal was dedicated to the promotion of art forms of Kerala. |
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Mahanavami special programmes (03 October 12:00) |
| Asianet heralds Mahanavami with devotional songs at 06.00. At 07.35 is a special ‘Suprabhatam.’ Krishnakumar and Binny Krishnakumar present ‘Bhadrapriyayum’ at 08.35, followed by t... |
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Journey through memories (26 September 12:00) |
| Documentary M.R. Rajan’s ‘Cinemayude Kaalpaadukal’ covers three decades of Malayalam cinema as lived, created and experienced by Shobhana Parameswaran Nair. |
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Baul music charts mental routes (26 September 12:00) |
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Redefining the classics (26 September 12:00) |
| A festival of plays showcased Kavalam Narayana Panikkar’s versatility as playwright and director. |
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Promising debut (26 September 12:00) |
| Debutant director Madhupal gets a head start with ‘Thalappavu.’ Sangeeta |
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Stickler for tradition (26 September 12:00) |
| Thenkarai Maharajan’s recital highlighted the ‘Maathu-Dhaathu’ concept. |
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Lyrical homage (26 September 12:00) |
| ‘Embranthiri Sangeetholsavam’ paid homage to Kalamandalam Sankaran Embranthiri. |
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Celebrating a maestro (26 September 12:00) |
| The Chembai Music Festival commemorated the birth anniversary of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar with vocal and instrumental concerts. |
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Flowing in graceful lines (26 September 12:00) |
| The Navaratri kritis composed by Maharaja Swati Tirunal are styled in the ‘Pahimam’ mode. |
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Keeping a tradition alive (26 September 12:00) |
| Focus Folk artiste Nalleppully Narayanan strives to preserve the art form of Porattukali. |
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The quality of mercy (26 September 12:00) |
| Theatre ‘Palattu Koman,’ a play written by Rajan Kizhakanela and directed by Meenambalam Santhosh, narrates the exploits of the legendary hero. |
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The week ahead (26 September 12:00) |
| Asianet heralds Id ul-fitr with a variety of shows. Arise with ‘Id mubarak’ at 06.00. There is a special ‘Suprabhatam’ at 07.35 followed at 08.35 by ‘Ishal Nilavu,’ with Ramzan s... |
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Dream makers (19 September 12:00) |
| ‘Thirakkatha’ is a tribute to the late Srividya and also to the actors of yesteryear. |
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Women of courage (19 September 12:00) |
| Dancers of Malayala Kalagramam, Mahe, choreographed and narrated the tales of Attumanamel Unniyarcha and Mathangi through music, dance and poetry. |
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Interpreting culture (19 September 12:00) |
| ‘Translating India into English,’ organised by CIIL, Mysore, and the Institute of English, deliberated on the nuances of translating Indian languages into English. |
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Meet the rustics! (19 September 12:00) |
| With ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur,’ Shreyas Talpade has managed to work in a film with Shyam Benegal. |
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Shades of truth (19 September 12:00) |
| Margi Madhu’s interpretation of Ravana questions set notions of chauvinism and love. |
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Bold and beautiful (19 September 12:00) |
| Mallika Sherawat’s takes on cinema and her kind of characters. |
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Rhythms of music and dance (19 September 12:00) |
| ‘Bharathotsavam 2008’ celebrated the classical arts with a music and dance festival. |
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Bazaar with a difference (19 September 12:00) |
| ‘Mayabazaar’ delves into the lives of people who live on the periphery of society. |
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Laced with humour (12 September 12:00) |
| Chakyarkoothu Paimkulam Cheriya Rama Chakyar’s ‘Ganapatipratal’ was a blend of humour and artistry. |
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Transcending reality (12 September 12:00) |
| The staging of ‘Ashokavanikangam’ proved to be a unique, evocative experience for teachers and students of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. |
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Success story (12 September 12:00) |
| In conversation Akku Akbar is riding high on the unexpected success of ‘Veruthe Oru Bharya.’ |
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All set for the festival season (12 September 12:00) |
| Onam is considered a good season to harvest the box office. |
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Mohiniyattam (12 September 12:00) |
| Inspired by the spirituality of the ‘Kenopanishad,’ danseuse Uma Thapasyananda performed the ‘Kena Thathwam’ Mohiniyattam at Vyllopilli Samskriti Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on Augu... |
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Nangiarkoothu (12 September 12:00) |
| Kalamandalam Sindhu, who works at Margi, Thiruvananthapuram, enchanted the audience with a performance of the Nangiarkoothu ‘Kamsolpathi’ at Vyllopilli Samskriti ... |
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Jazz Concert (12 September 12:00) |
| To promote cross-cultural collaboration, the American Consulate-General, Chennai, organised a jazz concert by the Eli Yamin Jazz Ensemble from New York at the Vylloppilli Samskriti Bhavan on... |
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A web platform (12 September 12:00) |
| There is a website that allows Indian musicians to showcase their talent |
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