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Thursday, November 25, 2004
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Not tonight, darling Headache in women is not always psychological. Proper care and medication are needed to avoid serious repercussions
Stunning silver Mitali Jariwala's jewellery collection is just right for winter
Kajal won't do, Madame Herve Bonneau is French. But the suave make-up artist has had lessons from Devdas and Lagaan
Metro rail woesThe first time we heard about the Metro Rail was when the government put its hands into our wallets. Surcharge, it was called, towards the Bangalore Metro Rail Transit Limited (BMRTL). But there was no sign of the project beginning. We grumbled and w hined that our tax money was going into the government official's pocket. Now the Metro Rail project is finally to take off — at least, the construction is. We grumble again. This time, the protestors are more than 50 shopkeepers and residents who will be evicted to accommodate the rail. Arrgh, the distress of living in an unplanned city, they groan. ROHINI MOHAN tracks those that oppose the construction and others ready for intervening chaos if it means better transportation.
Boys from the Beagles The Beagles Club always played basketball that was a class apart. Picking up nuances from there isn't a bad idea 
Did you know?V.V.S. Laxman is the only batsman to have scored two triple hundreds in the Ranji Trophy West Indian Everton Weekes (779 runs from five Tests in 1948-49) holds the record for scoring the most number of runs in a series in India for any visiting ... 
SPORT / QUOTEI did my best. I bit off more than I could chew. Larry's style is difficult. I might have had the wrong fight at the wrong time. In life you have setbacks... | ||||||||||