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S. Ramadoss | Photo Credit: M. Samraj Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss on Thursday (February 20, 2025) condemned the State government for not having taken steps to make Tamil a compulsory subject in educational institutions in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, he said there was no point in celebrating International Mother Language Day…
Kavita Ramu began with a varnam on Muruga, which was interspersed with vibrant sollukattus. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In the present-day dance scenario, where virtuosity and speed seem to dominate proceedings, it was refreshing to see a Margam presented by Kavita Ramu, a disciple of K.J. Sarasa. She drew attention to the beauty of…
A still from ‘Bad Girl’ | Photo Credit: @IFFR/X Bad Girl, the debut feature film by director Varsha Bharath, has won the NETPAC Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025. The Tamil coming-of-age drama is presented by ace filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vetri Maaran. The NETPAC Award (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) is given…
Parai artiste Velu Aasan, who is based in Alanganallur near Madurai | Photo Credit: MOORTHY G R Velmurugan was standing with onlookers at Alanganallur’s yearly Muniyandi temple festival when his uncle Saevugan and troupe were playing the parai. Velmurugan, who is now known as Velu Aasan (‘aasan’ means teacher in Tamil), was ten years old…
Nirmala Lakshman | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B. In The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community, Nirmala Lakshman presents a meticulously researched yet highly accessible account of the Tamils and their history. In a conversation, she talks about the book, its themes, and if there is something like ‘the Tamil way’. Edited excerpts: Can you tell…
The play ‘OP 1971: Bangladesh Vettri’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement NCC UDAAN, in collaboration with Theatrekaran will present the Tamil play OP 1971: Bangladesh Vettri on Republic Day at Museum Theatre, Egmore, Chennai. This powerful production honours the courage and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces. The play, a tribute to the brave soldiers…
Vocalist Sanjay Subrahmanyam performs at Tamil Isai Sangam in Chennai. | Photo Credit: AKHILA EASWARAN Sanjay Subrahmanyan is, perhaps, the only Carnatic musician who shares the list of songs for each kutcheri beforehand. Though his admirers love this practice of his, some feel that the element of surprise in a concert is compromised. However, the…
A still from ‘Nesippaya’ and director Vishnu Varadhan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement and Thamodharan B After making a stellar debut in Bollywood with Shershaah (2021), filmmaker Vishnu Varadhan is back on his home turf. With his last Tamil outing Yatchan coming out in 2015, his upcoming film Nesippaya will mark his return to Tamil cinema…
When Malayalam star Shane Nigam sits for a chat with us, his exhaustion from having sat through dozens of interviews is evident. He coughs through the chat and keeps his answers short, and yet, doesn’t resist a request for a live rendition of ‘Rafta Rafta Woh Meri’, Mehdi Hasan’s popular Ghazal which Shane has recreated…
Like every other year in Tamil cinema, 2024 had a slew of content-driven films that were not only heart-warming watches but were also fuelled by some terrific performances — some from debutants and a lot from those who got a shot at the spotlight after years of perseverance. What sets this year apart is, with…
