Faraway Tree fans mark time for film
News of adaptation of the series to the big screen already casting a spell
View ArticleSongwriter Allen Toussaint dies at 77
Rhythm and Blues legend Allen Toussaint died at the age of 77 after suffering two heart attacks. The legendary New Orleans R&B songwriter and producer, known for hit songs such as ‘Wo...
View ArticleSalman jives to Dharavi’s Diwali tunes
The star cast of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo descends on the slum to the delight of children and other fans of the actor
View ArticleOlder, wiser Han Solo is still a rogue, says Harrison Ford
He said the growth of the character was consistent and that would be visible in the upcoming film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.
View ArticleBenedict Cumberbatch receives CBE honour at Buckingham Palace
The 39-year-old "Sherlock" star received the gong he was awarded in June’s Birthday Honours by Queen Elizabeth II.
View ArticleEssaying multiple roles
An actress, singer, composer, lyricist, television anchor... Abhirami Suresh is a busy bee and she seems to be enjoying each of these roles. As somebody who rose to stardom at...
View ArticleBeats of tradition
Music and dance performances by up-and-coming artistes were the hallmark of the Dharani Kalotsav in Kochi.
View ArticleAppeasing Balabhadra
An angry Balabhadra was the character in focus in a staging of ‘Subhadraharanam’ in the capital city.
View Article‘Music is my life’
Reju Joseph prefers to dwell on the positives. The singer turns composer with the film Thank You Very Much.
View ArticleWord by word
P.K. Baburaj’s Gemini, with young actor Esther Anil in the lead, is about a differently-abled girl, Gemini, who enjoys taking part in spelling contests.
View ArticleLeia no longer a princess in next ‘Star Wars’
Carrie Fisher, who plays General, described Leia as ‘solitary and under a lot of pressure’
View ArticleLove in the horizon
Scenarist Sachy on his directorial debut, Anarkali, which releases today.
View ArticleThe three magic words: Actor Siddharth on Jil Jung Juk
Actor Siddharth talks to SUBHA J RAO about his hopes for Jil Jung Juk and why it is liberating to work with newcomers.
View ArticleThe tone that resonates
Your favourite radio show host could just be the person dipping his hands in television, cinema and playback singing, with some success.
View ArticleAkhil: The curse of the scale
Like a majority of the films made in this industry, Akhil is no less a victim of the ‘praasa’ (alliteration) syndrome. The writers go on to indulge, at length, in a series of rhyming words c...
View ArticleViolin takes centrestage
SICA’s annual fest got a befitting start with a solo violin concert by Kanyakumari.
View ArticleGlobe-trotting with music
The Jugend Jazz Orchester spent a musical evening in Coimbatore performing both Western classical and popular pieces for its audience
View ArticleWith a right appeal: Sreevidya Janakiraman
Sreevidya Janakiraman gave a pleasing vocal concert for Sujanaranjani.
View ArticleAn artiste to watch out for
Vankayala Sruthi Sarani’s pleasant singing style impressed the audience.
View ArticleA vibrant event: Parupalli Ranganath’s vocal concert
Parupalli Ranganath’s vocal concert and a dance drama by Kumari Kranti and her troupe was a delightful double treat.
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