SINGAPORE : The leaders of Singapore and Malaysia have given high praise to a landmark concert organised by MediaCorp and Radio Television Malaysia. The information ministers of both countries said Muzika Ekstravaganza had brought the people of both countries closer, and created opportunities for collaboration. It was the first of a musical series jointly produced [...]
Archive for April, 2005
Muzika Ekstravaganza Concert Brings S’Poreans And Malaysians Together
Matters Of Life And Death
Matters of life and death VIJAY PRASHAD The Terri Schiavo case highlights the hypocrisy and opportunism of the political Right and the Bush administration. More important, it raises questions about euthanasia and also the general disdain for the disabled in U.S. society. AP Terri Schiavo, in a coma, in the loving presence of her mother [...]
Colourful Collection
Colourful collection RECENTLY A website listed the 10 most popular Holi songs in Hindi films. A Holi song was a must number in the 1970s and 1980s. Who can forget “Holi ke din… ” from the Sholay or “Rang barse … ” from Silsila? Among the songs listed was the Holi number from the yet-to-be-released [...]
Spice Up Your Life
Spice up your life A new eatery that offers an interesting blend of the exotic and the familiar Photo: D. Gopalakrishnan CONTEMPORARY TELUGU cuisine, the board proclaims and that sets you thinking. The ambience does not hit one on the head with its native flavour – there are no earth colours, nor are there any [...]
Vivek Oberoi Garnered Publicity: Jayalalithaa
Vivek Oberoi garnered publicity: Jayalalithaa By Our Special Correspondent CHENNAI, APRIL 4. The Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, today accused the Bollywood star, Vivek Oberoi, of garnering publicity out of the relief and rehabilitation measures launched by the State Government in tsunami-hit areas. Responding to a special mention by the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader, G.K. Mani, [...]