Tag: arts

An idol found near Gangaikonda  Cholapuram confirms the ‘Thiruvarasu’ of Nathamunigal

Rooted in history: The two temples, built recently at Sorgapallam or Sembodai in  Ariyalur district, house the idols…

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Kasi and Rameswaram are inseparable, says Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan speaking at the valedictory function of the Kashi  Tamil Sangamam 4.0.…

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A fort in the midst of a forest was a secret training ground for cavalry and elephants

Built to be a secret training ground for cavalry and elephants, the…

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A small plaque in Mylapore that keeps alive Rabindranath  Tagore’s first visit to Madras

Evoking memories: The house, opposite the Mylapore Police Station on Kutchery  Road where Rabindranath Tagore once stayed, no longer…

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A fine arts college in Chennai that is a cradle of modern Indian art 

Marking 175 years of artistic legacy this year, the Government College of…

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When Jayalalithaa spoke out against an AIR ban on Ilaiyaraaja’s Oram Po Song and Khomeini

Down memory lane: Lyricist and music director Gangai Amaran reads the book containing the articles penned…

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Idol Wing steps up efforts to recover three idols from U.K., Netherlands, and Singapore

The Idol Wing-CID of the Tamil Nadu Police has stepped up efforts…

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Natarajasundaram Pillai, the nagaswaram player who excelled in complex rhythms

There is an anecdote about nagaswaram player Tirumeignanam P. Natarajasundaram Pillai, whose centenary is…

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