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In tune with the times
How can we have soulful songs in films when crudeness defines both our college campuses and politics? BHUMIKA K. listens to the songwriter's lyrical outpourings on songs and society
Books

Challenges AND dilemmas
Usha Rajagopalan's debut novel deals with the complex question of a mentally-challenged child's position in an ordinary family
Arts & Crafts

Reading legends
Yusuf Arakkal pays tribute to the great masters of art in his inimitable style
Metro Forum

The great grouse
Stop moaning! But that's easier said than practised. Is it possible to live without complaining? In fact, most us often end up starting the day with some grouse or the other. Doctors often say that its is best to get it out of your system. But how ma ny have the time to listen to someone moan or how many can afford a psychologist who will lend a patient ear? Here is where the Internet promises to be the saviour. Blogs, forums and complainathons (where people actually win prizes for the best compl aint) offer people the space to let off some steam. But what are the most common complaints of the students of our city ? Anand Sankar conducts a mini complainathon (sans prizes!) to find out.
Music

Brit-Bhangra anyone?
The biggest Asian crossover artiste from the U.K. releases his solo album in India
Sport

A life by the rules
The dedication of volleyball referees A. Ananda and C. Venugopal is a fine example to youngsters in the game


Did you know?
Three Indian captains -- Hemu Adhikari (one Test), Ravi Shastri (one Test) and K. Srikkanth (four Tests) -- have never tasted defeat....
Sport / Quote
Some of my greatest memories are of playing Davis Cup. The captain (Patrick McEnroe) and players know that I will not be able to play every time at this stage of my career. But, they were all encouraging. Andre Agassi, who is making a comeback ...
Green Notes

Sculpted wonder
This sweet-scented cactus variety will look good as a contrast plant in any collection

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