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Is it curtains?
Another circus is on in the city. But it no longer attracts the crowds it once used to. GEETA PADMANABHAN finds out why the nomadic tent show is losing its popularity. More
Music
Chords & Notes
In Mani Ratnam's films, a characteristic feature of the song sequences is the overpowering presence of Nature... the serene Dal lake and the changing hues of the seasons in "Pacchai Niramae" or the silent grandeur of the Himalyas in "Oru Vellai ... More

Arts & Crafts
When verses meet colour
THE EVENING began with an alarming confession. Installation artist and painter Natesh in a video clip (he was present throughout the session as pure image) proclaimed in quintessential anti-art style that he did not even like art and that he has ... More

Issues
Getting to know yourself
Psychology can play a useful role in the process of self-appraisal and personality development. And that was the essence of Dr. Anuradha M.Uberoi's talk at a seminar in the city. More


Battling the odds...
Though there are laws to protect women from domestic violence, the situation will not change immediately, for society is in transition. More

Fashion
Designs that beckon
Delhi-based Art Karat has come to Chennai with its new range called "Hope", at an exhibition at Vimonisha, Khader Nawaz Khan Road. Handcrafted by master craftsmen, the collection, which will be on show till January 24, comprises designs that are ... More

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Theatre
Reflecting on relationships
"Radiance," a play about Australia's Aboriginals, which was recently staged at the Museum Theatre by Curtain Call, was a "powerfully realised performance." More

Webware
A reason to smile
THINK OF the hassle that a simple task like taking photographs has become. The colour print film comes with a minimum of 36 exposures. You have to select the right film speed and make sense of numbers like 100 ASA, 400 ASA and what not. After the ... More

Eating Out
Homely aroma
The Karpagam Mess in Mylapore serves authentic and a lipsmacking variety of Tamilian food at affordable prices. More

Happenings
Quizzing them young
AT A national conference of academicians held at Nagpur recently, a few principals sounded out the chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education on the idea of hosting quiz programmes and youth festivals. After mulling over it, the former ... More
Colour `galatta'
AN EXHIBITION of works of eminent painters, sculptors and students of the College of Arts is being organised by Vikatan "vanna kalanjiyam". The artists, both established and amateurs, have created their works at a series of art workshops, ... More

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