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There's music in the air!
If you don't fancy listening to a kutcheri or you can't make it to a sabha, never mind. There are other `genres' of music to choose from... GEETA PADMANABHAN describes some other sounds that are so much a part of city life today. More

MUSIC
SEASON SPEAK
Energising tradition
Most children know when George Harrison died, but ask them about this year's Sangita Kalanidhi and you draw a blank. It is time sabhas included youth-friendly programmes in their annual festivals to create more awareness. More

Music sans frontiers
Carnatic music has a new band of international followers who are fascinated by the ragas and talas. And the Marghazhi season with its rich fare of concerts has brought them to Chennai. Their impressions of the music scene... More
Fast-paced melody
AMONG THE white bandleaders who picked up the Afro-American art form of jazz, Benny Goodman was the first to be faithful to its spontaneity and energy. Being white in the racist 1930s, he spread the popularity of authentic jazz to the wider ... More

HERITAGE
Piety in sylvan settings
According to the Tamil poet, Nakkeerar, temples should be built close to Nature... by the side of rivers or the sea or in the midst of forests. The ancient Siva temple located in Thiruvatteeswaranpettai in the Thiruvallikeni area in Chennai ... More

ISSUES
METRO FORUM
Decisions that shape life
The Metro Forum was launched in December 2001 with a heterogeneous group of students and professionals airing their views on alternative career choices. The Forum will meet every month where different members of the public will thrash out issues of c ommon concern. More

PERSONALITY
A spiritual journey
The Art of Living Foundation, founded by Sri Sri Ravishankarji, imparts spiritual training through the unique technique of Sudarshan Kriya, Sahaj Samadhi meditation and advanced in-residence spiritual retreats. More

FASHION
Blend of old and new
Antique and avant garde, funky and fashionable... the jewellery and knitwear collection at Amethyst showcases couture and craftsmanship at its best. More

TELEWATCH
TELEWATCH
Soaps that cast a spell
With a plethora of soaps to tune in to, the small screen is a major source of entertainment and relaxation, and attracts viewers across the country. More

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