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Harry Potter's trial by fire
``Goblet of Fire," fourth in the Harry Potter series, opening today, explores a darker and more menacing side of the Rowling saga.
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The inauguration of Vani Mahal
Veteran comedian Nagesh made his debut here and Waheeda Rehman presented her maiden dance performance.
Know Your City

In the City
Varsha; 7.30 p.m.: V. Soundarya, M.R. Shruthipriya, M.R. Supriya, Snikdha S. Raghavan and Srimadhi S. Bharadhwaj. November 23, 6 p.m. Disciples of Yogeswari; 7.30 p.m.: Disciples of Sasirekha Rammohan. November ...
Cinema

A matter of opinion
`Maja' is reportedly doing good business and Vikram is happy that healthy comedy has won.


Bollywood `bad guy' not cut out for Bond villain
Gulshan Grover, who lobbied for the rogue's role in the latest James Bond film, has been left out in the cold.
Film Review

Cold and beautiful
More than Rs 100 crores have gone into Akbar Khan's `Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story' say the advertisements for the movie. And that is the crux of the matter. Because although this movie has taken years to reach the big screen (it was started ...
For the child in you
Saying that a generation that grew up watching the Ramayana and Mahabharata on national television would simply love Hanuman is stating the obvious. V. G. Sawant's animation flick today does what Ramanand Sagar and B. R. Chopra did to that ...
Music

Gamaka is not alien to keyboard
The keyboard can capture the nuances of Carnatic music, as K. Satyanarayanan has proved. An album of the young wizard was released at a function where he also performed.
Laila and her lilting ditties
It's the jive that makes Runa Laila's performance unique.
Melody in a joyous mood
Pankaj Udhas provided an aural treat at his recent concert in the city.
Sringeri Acharya's hymns set to music
The glory of classical ragas and the grandeur of Sanskrit diction blend with great effect.
Smooth and subtle
Keeping close to the veena's aesthetic spirit, Pichumani offered an impeccable interpretation of songs and ragas.
Well-balanced recital
Aesthetics and technique blended beautifully in Suguna Purushothaman's vocal recital.
Arts & Crafts

Colourful products
Self Help Groups formed under the Ambedkar Hastakala Vikas Yojana Scheme and Cooperative Societies are successful catalysts in bringing craft creativity to the fore. Two exhibitions in the city celebrate handicrafts made by self help groups and ...
Religion

A saga of sacrifice
Even as 12,000 residents of Srirangam formed a human chain, Pillailokacharya fled with the idols.
Places Of Worship

Romance on the ECR
With an action-oriented storyline and two heroines to boot, Arjun is getting ready with ``Aanai."
Events

Fascinating medley called dance
It will be a happy combo of theatre, dance and circus as Joseph Nadj's troupe takes the stage at the Kalakshetra auditorium tomorrow.
Icon of authentic music
The best of Brindamma was heard in this memorial event.
Veena in focus
In a curious coincidence of timing, a three-day musical meet in Chennai amid the recent torrential rains, echoed a current global concern. In mid-October, the United Nations Educational Social and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris was busy ...
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Serials
The programme, which is directed by Subashree Thanikachalam and produced by Maximum Media, will have a new ambience. Compeered by Vijay Adhiraj, this show helps in bringing out the talent among young singers. Sigaram Thotta ...



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