Tamil Nadu Government has permitted Nadigar Sangam office-bearers to continue in office without elections, Madras High Court told

Nadigar Sangam office-bearers Visha, Nasser, Karthi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu South Indian Artistes Association (popularly known as Nadigar Sangam) has informed the Madras High Court that a Government Order (G.O.) was issued as early as October 14, 2025, permitting actors M. Nasser, Karunaas, ‘Poochi’ S. Murugan, Vishal Krishna and S. Karthi to continue…

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Sangita Kalanidhi to be presented to veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh at Music Academy’s 100th Conference and Concerts

File picture of Jayanthi Kumaresh rendering a veena recital. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The 100th Conference and Concerts of the The Music Academy, Chennai, beginning in December this year will be marked by the conferment of the Sangita Kalanidhi award on renowned veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh. Bharatanatyam dancer Narendra G will receive the Nritya…

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‘Scarpetta’ series review: Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis cannot save this murderous mess

Oh dear lord, this was a show I was looking forward to, having read quite a few of Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta novels. The cast seemed promising, from Nicole Kidman playing the protagonist, the medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta, to Bobby Cannavale as Pete Marino, the detective and Scarpetta’s abrasive but heart-in-the-right-place, sidekick. The tone, however,…

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