KutcheriBuzz
- Category: Interviews
Award for senior arts journalist; Sruti's S. Janaki
Twenty-five years in journalism is a long journey. Alwarpet resident S. Janaki passed that milestone quietly late last year. Last week-end, Womens Voluntary Service recognised Janaki’s work in arts journalism at its Womens Day celebration held in Chetpet. She was decorated with an award.
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"Sarvalaghu is the rhythm of life"
• KUTCHERIBUZZ ARCHIVES Senior mridangist Vellore Ramabhadran receives the 'Sangita Kalanidhi' award from The Music Academy this year. He will be honoured at the Sadas on January 4, 2005. Born in 1929, Ramabhadran trained under his father Konakkal Gopalachariar..
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Legacy in Transit
• KUTCHERIBUZZ ARCHIVES Sounds of the 'Om nama shivaya' chant fills the hall, as a huge Nataraja idol beautifully attired and decorated with flowers, looks at you majestically. The fragrance of incense sticks gives a spiritual feel. .
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The 'other' Shakuntala - Dr. Neena Prasad
• KUTCHERIBUZZ ARCHIVES / 2004 Dancer Neena Prasad is one of the top artistes of Mohiniattam in India today. And is now a feature at key festivals, in India and abroad. Having also trained in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathakali, the dancer is keen to share her skills. Neena shuttles between Trivandum and Chennai every month, training students in Mohiniattam, besides choreographing new productions and working on her own performances. And she is all set for a tour of the U.S.A and Canada in August-September 2004.
