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Stage whispers and soul songs
Know who did the music for G.V. Iyer's milestone film Hamsageethe? T.G. Lingappa and B.V. Karanth. And who got the best music director award for it? M. Balamuralikrishna! Therein lies a story. S. SUCHITRA LATA reports on a vibrant functionin the City that had the audience begging for more.
Personality
Songs of a rebellious spirit
She sings traditional songs, strictly adhering to the format passed on from generation to generation. But this stickler for tradition has an irrepressible rebellious streak within her.

`You can be killed for your poetry too'
The written word is a crucial weapon in any struggle, believes revolutionary Telugu poet, Varavara Rao.
Issues
Choosing the right leader
Electing the `perfect leader' is quite a task. A recent Supreme Court verdict might help voters size up their candidates better.
Music
Chords & Notes
AMONGST THE newer crop (who are a few films old) of music directors is Himesh Reshammiya. Hailing from a musical background has certainly helped Himesh blossom into a director. The film being a thriller has music to match the script. ...
Eating Out
Feasting on parathas and poetry
IF EATING out is a regular affair, it can get pretty tough on one's pocket, what with heavy service tax levied at every "decent" restaurant. What remains then is the option of visiting the cheaper outlets (if one doesn't mind the greasy spoons) ...
Shopping
Sunny hues for the monsoon
DON'T LET the rains get you down this monsoon. Step into The Green Shop on Commercial Street and brighten up your day. The store has just launched its Monsoon Collection that contains some bright and sunny hues by various designers from across ...
Land & People
School for shutterbugs
An eye for meaning in the ordinary does not come easy. And making images out of meanings takes more than just a click of the camera. Photographer Anand Sharan teaches wannabes how to go about it.
Events
Quenching scientific thirst
The Bangalore Science Forum is celebrating the silver jubilee of its science festival this month. The forum and its festivals have kept common people updated on the latest developments in the world of science.
When an exotic land beckons
THE WEATHER was gloomy with a light drizzle, chill winds swept across your face_ And just a handful of people (mainly the invitees), dressed in their best silks and suits, at the Kensignton Lawns on the premises of the Taj Residency, waited ...
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