Appreciating Music the Betterway

Trained in carnatic music since her childhood, DR. Lakshmi sreeram has been a performer for over 25 years. She also learnt hindustani music from leading guru-s in mumbai During her 15 year stay there. Her training in bharatanatyam adds a subtle dimension to her music. She has received a ph.D. Degree in philosophy from the university of bombay for her work in alankara sastra. Besides many concert performances, she has given Lecture demonstrations to explain the nuances of the music. She has been a guest faculty at the renowned indian institute of technology, madras (iit, chennai) where she Introduced students to various aspects of classical music. She also writes for prestigious publications like sruti and the hindu. Her father s.V. Ramakrishnan runs the shri krishna fine Arts society (nanganallur-chennai). Her husband p sreeram is the dean at iit (madras). Dr. Lakshmi sreeram shares her experiencesas a perfomer and teacher with M P Saravanan

Divine Voice Falls Silent

It is very difficult to write a tribute to a great personality in carnatic music, when the season for the music is about to start. And for a man of immense talent and brilliance like balamuralikrishna one cannot list of all the greatness in his life, in just few pages. Throughout the performing arts, not everyone is gifted to called or referred to become a legend in their own lifetime, but this rare honour came so easily to m balamuralikrishna (1930-2016). A man who is often regarded as one of the top exponent of carnatic music, has road named after him in vijayawada and kalyana mandapam has been constructed in his name in visakhapatnam.

The Right Diet After 40

Women in their forties should take their health seriously. Because women tend to put on a kilo or pound every few months in their 40s and 50s, which is more likely due to a drop in activity rather than hormones. However, hormonal changes can shift your body composition, so any pounds you do gain tend to land in your middle. Find out how to stay slim, reduce menopausal symptoms, and cut the health risks that can rise after menopause.

Piloting Your Way to Pilates

Pilates isn't just for fitness trends or something to do with medicine. It is an accessible way to build strength in your core muscles for better posture, balance and flexibility. If you're considering a pilates class for beginners, here's what you need to know before you head to the gym.

The Legend Bharathiraja

Visionary, master storyteller, trend setter are some of the words that describe the legendary tamil director p bharathiraja. Hailing from a village in theni, tamil nadu (then madras presidency),he began his film career as an assistant to kannada filmmaker puttana kanagal. Best known for his sensitive stories and realistic characters, bharathiraja made his directorial debut with 16 vayathinile in 1977, which became a landmark film in the history of tamil cinema. He broke conventional storytelling methods and created a new genre, 'village cinema'. Fondly known for the words 'my dear tamil people, this is your lovable bharathiraja!', this visionary filmmaker as redefined the tamil movie making. And this legendary shares some of his nicest moments to M P Saravanan.

Filmaker P. Samuthirakani Thorough Professional

Hardworking, multi-talented and an avid reader p. Samuthirakani, as his name says has given several fruitful movies in his credit. Born to vinayagar and kamalammal, in an agricultural family at a village in rajapalayam, samuthirakani shares his love for cinema with Amritha Prem eloquently.

Power of Binaural Beats

Deep relaxation and focused concentration cannot be easily achieved, but binaural beat technology has been endorsed by scores of doctors and scientists around the world was able to use a precise harmonically layered blend of frequencies to the brain via audio technology, where one can effortlessly achieve powerful states of focused concentration, deep relaxation and more, all while stimulating parts of brain to work together in synchronization.

P.V. Sindhu The Silver Touch

A Recipient Of The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award And Several Other Accolades, She Currently Is Flying High On The Achievement Of Breaking Into The 'top Five' Of Badminton Federation Women's Singles Rankings. Her Gesture Of Congratulating And Lifting Her Opponent's Racquet At The Rio 2016 Olympics Final Match Shows That This Silver Medal Winner Has A Golden Heart Finds Out Nithya Ravindran In Conversation With Our India's Pride, Pusarla Venkata Sindhu.

Actor Ritika Singh Miss Debonair

A Kick Boxer And A Mma Fighter, She Transformed Herself Into An Inspiring Actress By Being Herself On The Screen For Her First Debutant Film Irudhi Suttru With The Heartthrob Of Women, Actor Madhavan. Her Journey Didn’t End There; She Performed The Remake Of Her First Movie In Bollywood Named Saala Khadoos And Won The 63rd Film Fare Award, “first Female Debut” At A Very Young Age. This Bold And Happy, Lucky Charm Gets Candid With Amritha Prem For A Wholesome Interview

the mesmeric beile

the rang de basanti girl, who has not just mesmerised us with her acting and looks, but for the causes she believes in. recently landed in chennai for the opening of advanced beauty and cosmetic clinic, alwarpet. in that occasion, gayathri krishnaraj catches up a conversation with soha ali khan.

A Kid's Plate

A child’s body needs nutrition, not just food. Switching to a healthy diet can have a profound effect on children’s well-being.

breaking barriers

poet, lyricist, siddha doctor, documentary film-maker, ‘kutti’ revthi is a woman her own way. starting her career has a doctor, she firmly believes that her poetic statements is about displaying the core nature of the feminine experience as it given out through female body and nothing else. a recipient of number of awards, ‘south power’- femina magazine (2016), pen shakthi 2014 - femina magazine, 'sigaram 15' faces of future award for literature from 'india today', she had written lyrics for songs for tamil movie, ‘mariyan’. in a candid chat with m p saravanan, well known contemporary tamil feminist poet kutti revathi describes her poetic journey and gears up a shoot for r r srinivasan.

overcoming smart phone addiction

technology is growing and moving ahead every day, leaving us all trapped in comfort, but with hidden bad effects on health. smart phones are one such technology that is being used by the youth of today without knowing the health issues associated. but the problem is that many are addicted over a period of time. here is a list of tips for overcoming such addiction.

one man two chevalier

southern state of tamil nadu was in a happiest mood, when a prominent actor was in the news for getting chevalier award. but little do they know that there is another person who received the award twice! a translator of french to tamil, v sriram is a recipient of two chevalier awards and has not been known in a public due to proper recognition through tv and social media. in an exclusive chat with m p saravanan, v sriram describes his french journey.

stay healthy in office

stay healthy in office though office work can be termed as hard work, it doesn’t mean you can claim that you are slim and fit through that you just need to implement some simple lifestyle and work habit changes. so here's some tips and guidance for staying in good health while working in an office.

Sayyeshaa Conquering New Territories

Though just three movies old, she has already turned to be people’s favourite! Her dancing skills are way beyond what words can describe, which justifies the title people have bestowed on her – ‘Female Prabhudeva’! Despite being legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s grand niece, Sayyeshaa has paved her own path, created her own niche and has stepped into the challenging industry, determined to fly high and make her own mark!

Speaking Books

Sai Lakshmi, a social worker, an inspiring woman entrepreneur and the license holder of Human Library, Chennai, shares her success journey with Amritha Prem, at the second session of Human Library held at British Council.

Onam Gala, Gaiety, Grandeur

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of Kerala. It is a harvest festival, and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm by Malayalees all over the world, as much as the natives in the state.

Waiting In Anticipation

A couple of months ago, this letter had become the talk-of-the-town, and its content was startling! Renowned Nutritionist Divya Sathyaraj and WE Magazine’s columnist explains why she chose to write to the PMO and throws light on what one needs to keep in mind while buying medicines.

Monsoon Hair Problems

The hot and humid season undermines the beauty of the hair. Sweat and oil secretions attract dirt and pollutants, making the hair dull and matted. The salt in our sweat also makes the hair rough and robs it of body and shine. Hair loss is common during the Monsoons, due to oiliness and sweat deposits.

Growth Factors For Hair Loss

Growth Factors are natural proteins abundant in young skin that are important for optimum skin health and beauty. They are involved in cell turnover and generation, skin protein (elastin and collagen) production.

The Alluring Diva Iswarya Menon

An unflinching entrant; she is self-assured, gritty and enchanting. Iswarya is persuaded to engrave her name in the list of actors who certainly did enough to be in the top notch!

Shouldering Responsibility!

An impact driven 24-year-old, Dr Priyanjali has found Aaroogya, alongside Dr Dhruv Kacker, who are jointly working towards Prevention and Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer, an epidemic which is menacing people at large. Dr.Priyanjali gets conversing with HARRITA NARAYAN about the severity of the condition and lack of awareness among the rural crowd!

Mind Your Own Business - Privately & Effectively

It is great to see the film ‘Toilet Ek Prem Katha’ gaining international recognition ever since it’s release in 2017 and currently in 2018, in China. A must watch if you haven’t watched it, yet to empathise and promote the usage of toilets, opines SUMITRA KUMAR

Fitness The True Foundation Of Beauty

I have always said that fitness and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

A Virtuoso's Musical Journey Santhosh Narayanan

An Unpretentious Person To Converse With; He Is Unruffled, Poised Yet Witty With A Self-effacing Nature Not Swaggwering About Any Of His Triumphs. Harrita Narayan Gets Jabbering With The Zestful Sana!

Hunger Is Not An Issue Of Charity But Justice

Divya Sathyaraj was passionate about nutrition from a very young age and was cautious enough to eat right from her early days. Paediatrics nutrition was a major concern for Divya who feels that a child's body not only needs food but nutrition too.

No Think Again!

Were You Told Anent The Common Myths By The So-called Fitness Gurus When You Were About To Start The Gym Or When Your Mind Popped Up With An Idea Of Being Fit? And Eventually, You Realized It Did No Good But Exhaust You? If You Have Already Signed Up For A Gym To Tone Up Or Slim Down Or To Boost Your Energy , Forget About The Protein Shakes And Sweat Your Way Through Building Strong, Hulk Like Muscles. Here’s Kirthika. S All Set To Bust A Few Common Fitness Myths That You’ve Been Told Are True!

When Technology & Healthcare Converge

With technology roving on a high-speeding train, today’s world is equally pacing up with ample inventions. There isn’t a day without technology and it has bound to become a part of all of us that we are totally reliant off! Technology and healthcare are two distinct fields that have jointly collaborated in aiding the society at large. Harrita Narayan takes you through the advancement of healthcare with the succour of technology!

Black Swan

Cast Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel direCtor Darren Aronofsky year of release 2010 genre Psychological Thriller