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A most unusual swayamvaram

On Sunday, a swayamvaram of the kind we have only heard of in ancient India took place at a college hall in Tamil Nadu. The participants were an unusual group of people. S Saraswathi was present......

A 'swayamwaram' for leucoderma-affected people in Trichi

The Leucoderma Awareness Movement, a Chennai-based non-profit, non-government organisation that has been striving to eradicate the stigma attached to this skin condition, is organising a mass......

Cairo Diary: Arrest and freedom in new Egypt

Two Indian journalists find themselves in the midst of action the moment they stepped foot in revolution-hit Cairo. They share their experiences.So the Revolution in Egypt is......

'Headley issue won't hit Indo-US ties'

Days before United States President Barack Obama's maiden India visit, US envoy Timothy Roemer told CNN-IBN in an interview that the controversy over the confessions of David Coleman Headley will......

Jnanpith Awards for ONV Kurup, Akhlaq Shahryar

Eminent Malayalam litterateur O N V Kurup and noted Urdu poet Akhlaq Khan Shahryar have been chosen for the Jnanpith Award for the year 2007 and 2008 respectively for their contribution to......

Politicians, police most corrupt, says global survey

As many as 74 per cent Indians believe that corruption levels have increased in the past three years. Globally, 60 per cent people hold the same view, and one in four people report paying bribes......

Global brands in India Inc's kitty

India Inc's love for global brands has got bigger and better over the years...Making strong inroads in the global acquisition arena, Indian companies have won many big ticket deals and......

'Entrepreneurs can alter the direction of economies'

The TiE-ISB Connect is an annual event jointly organised by the Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at the Indian School of Business and the Hyderabad chapter of TiE. The theme of......

Nooyi, Narayen among US's 25 Top Gun CEOs

The times have been rather tough for the corporate world with the economic recession hitting all industry sectors. Yet, amidst all the gloom some chief executive officers managed to help their......

Mamata's mantra for the Railways

She is strong, aggressive, determined and fearless. Now, at the helm of one of India's most enterprising ministries, she promises the best service from the Indian Railways. Meet Mamata Baneerjee,......

Uthara Swayamvaram: A rehash of old films

Watching the Malayalam film Uthara Swayamvaram directed by Remakanth Sarju is like watching at least half a dozen old movies. To begin with, Jayasurya falling off the bed in his sleep and his......

Jayasurya-Roma romance in Uthara Swayamvaram

Other than the much hyped Kerala Cafe, the other Malayalam film releasing on October 29 is Uttara Swayamvaram. After Shakespeare MA (Malayalam), Jayasurya and Roma are teaming up again in......

'I will not wait for elusive roles'

Winner of three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards for the films Swayamvaram, Manoharam and Preminchu, Laaya is expected to bag yet another award for her author-backed role in Tripuraneni's Gelupu.......

India's finest director on his films

Adoor Gopalakrishnan is arguably India's finest director alive. In this exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, the filmmaker -- who turns 72 on July 3 -- looks back at his journey......

'Don't feel special about getting Padma Shri'

Veteran Malayalam actor Madhu, 79, was so passionate about cinema that he resigned his job as a college lecturer to join the National School of Drama. His first break came in 1963 when Ramu......

Victorious Indian team felicitated by President

Less than 24 hours after creating history by winning the World Cup at the Wankhede stadium, the triumphant Indian team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni was felicitated by President Pratibha Patil at Raj......

Will Team India be third time lucky?

It's been disappointing twice over. - A strategy to win the World Cup We are referring to Team India's fortunes when they have hosted the World Cup. In 1987, Kapil Dev's team was favourites......

Images: Indians steal thunder at ICC Awards

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named ICC ODI Player of the Year for the second consecutive time at a glittering awards ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday night. While the flamboyant......

People speak for swayamvaram

QNA

Q. What is meant by "KRISHNANATTAM" & where it performs, mainly ?
: A. Krishnanattam or Krishnattam is a temple art, now performed at Guruvayur Temple as a votive performance by a troupe under the management of...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-meant-by-quotkrishnanattamquot-amp-where-it-performs//answers/7463914

Q. Marriage aur shadi me kya fark hai ?
Vinod Kumar Nambiar: A. Marriage = A male and female joining hands on 'wedding bells' (English style)Shaadi = A female and male joining hands on 'wedding bells' (Hindi...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/marriage-aur-shadi-me-kya-fark-hai-/7463683/answers/5756928

Q. Who made his debut with the film Swayamvaram in 1972 and pioneered the new wave cinema movement in Kerala.
RAJESH : A. Adoor Gopalakrishnan more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-made-his-debut-with-the-film-swayamvaram-in-1972-and-pio/5756799/answers/3876306

Q. If swayamvaram system will come in future. whether you will accept that sytem or not
Whizkid : A. Swayamvaram of the epic period is not acceptable but with modifications i.e. as opposed to arranged marriages it can be accepted. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/if---swayamvaram--system-will-come-in-future.--whether-you-w/3875944/answers/388328

Q. Which was the first malayam movie get national award
SubhaGanesh : A. Neelakkuil won the Presidents Silver medal. Adoors first film titled Swayamvaram was win the National award more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-was-the-first-malayam-movie-get-national-award/383923/answers/854761

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Train to play a key role in upcoming Tamil film

There have been times when cinema has used non-humans as characters. Birds, animals, cars and even trains have all played key roles in films.... ...

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An artist par excellence

One of the most prolific actors Malayalam cinema has ever produced, Bharat Gopi, still remains as an invincible talent, no matter how many... ...

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Silent partners

Eyes speak volumes and hands move animatedly at the Purandaradasar Hall, R.S. Puram, where the has been organised by Deaf Leaders. The hall mills... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/silent-partners/article5597340.ece

Pune International Film Festival slated for special status

PUNE: The 12th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) opened on Thursday in the presence of stalwarts of the film industry. After declaring the... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Pune-International-Film-Festival-slated-for-special-status/articleshow/28606059.cms

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