Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Rahman launches music school

Madras Mozart A.R.Rahman has launched a music school in Chennai. It is named as KM Music conservaory. Rahman did not give the expansion of KM. he just said that it refers to holiness.It was launched on Chennai 12th in the presence of renowned musicians.

The project is expected to be completed in two years.The school would offer three important courses: a part-time two-times-a-week preparatory programme for anyone with no age limit; a foundation course for beginners and a two-year diploma course for advanced study after the foundation course.

The fee structure is being finalized. Indian students will be charged a concessional fee. A 50 percent scholarship from Rahman's Foundation will be offered to students considering their talent and economic background.

T. Selvakumar is the managing director of KM Music Conservatory. Besides Rahman, others present on the occasion included Ms.Vendy Paar (violin trainer), Pushkar (composer-cum-conductor), and violin maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam (hon. adviser), Gulam Mustafa Khan (Hindustani vocalist), Randel Giles (composer from US), Lendis Lav (violinist from Czechoslovakia), Srinivas Krishnan (professor) and Murtaza Khan.

Rahman's objective is to create an authentic Indian orchestra or symphony that not only sounds distinctly Indian but also blends various aspects of Indian culture and bhakti.Rahman said "We want our Hindustani and Carnatic musicians to be able to read Western notations and adapt to playing with other musicians."

Rahman has taken a bold step by opening this school. He said there was no problem in managing the project along with his film career. Music has given a lot to him.Now its Rahman`s turn to give back to music. It is an example for people of various fields

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Ishant rested for Chennai test

Ishant Sharma went on a fitness test and it was suggested that he should be rested for the first. He may also possibly be rested for second test. Ponting had admitted Ishant as a dangerous bowler. He had proved it in the past. Lets hope Ishant makes a faster come back

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Friday, March 14, 2008

Aamir Khan gifts himself on his B`day


Aamir Khan is going bald for his new movie Ghajini.Today March 14 is his birthday. On this day he gets himself a nice shave. Aamir Khan gets in to the character he plays. Let`s hope that the hindi version is as good as the tamil version

Dhoni all set for graduation


The Indian Cricket captain M.S.Dhoni is all set to complete his graduation. Dhoni visited the professor of St.Xaverier`s college to enquire about the system.He is interested in pursuing B.Com.Dhoni had completed class XII from D.A.V school Ranchi.Principal Nicholas Tete said that he need to enquire from the Chancellor and the University regarding this.Since Dhoni is very busy he may take up the distance education mode.Once he gets admission it will be test time for him.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

IPL auctions India U-19 players


The second round of IPL auction was held on March 11,2008.Twenty eight players were auctioned which included 14 players from the India U-19 team.Pradeep Sagwan was picked up by Delhi for $50,000.Virat Kohli was picked up by Bangalore.Mohali picked up Tanmay Srivatsava and Ajitesh Argal.Mumbai bought Saurabh Tiwary and Manish Pandey.Napoleon Einstein and Abhinav mukund will represent Chennai.