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The stage, their world
The performance company Adishakthi strives to revive dying art forms, says DEEPA H. RAMAKRISHNAN
Food For Thought

Some facts about avocado
Considered an aphrodisiac in native Indian lore, avocados contain more vitamins than other fruits
Fitness

Walking down memory lane
Urban children no longer experience the joy of a simple stroll
Interview

On the spice trail
John Keay talks about his book that traces the spice route
Heritage

A pride of place
The palm leaf manuscripts housed in the French Institute now find a place in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
Arts & Crafts

`Music is second nature to me'
They are men of few words and believe in letting their art do the talking. That's the general impression people have about them. So, it's with a lot of apprehension that you meet violin wizard Lalgudi G. Jayaraman for a Take Two between him ...
Issues

Pet fancies of kids
Children are invariably eager to have a pet. But, are you ready for it?
Fashion

Man or mademoiselle?
Are men getting too obsessed with their looks?
Cinema

Sarathbabu steps into Bollywood
Character artiste Sarathbabu, who has done more than 200 films in all South Indian languages, will soon be seen on the Hindi screen too. The film titled Rakhi has Zayed Khan in the lead role. Sarathbabu will be supported by Smita ...


For a different image of life
For cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, the theme is more important than the image
The Rangeela girl gets serious
Urmila Matondkar finds yet another heart-rending role in "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara"
Another remake
This weekend promises to be exciting for Tamil filmgoers, as two films — "Ghajini" and "Mazhai" — packed with action and romance and starring hot and happening actors Surya and Jayam Ravi are releasing simultaneously. Ravi who has ...
Action drama
Prabhas, the tall, handsome hero from Tollywood, is popular among teenagers. He shot to fame with "Varsham" which was a super hit and his new film "Chatrapati" is releasing all over Andhra Pradesh and Chennai this week. Raja Mouli, the maker of ...
Rollicking comedy
Funny man Adam Sandler is back with Chris Rock in Hollywood's comedy hit of the year "The Longest Yard", which is coming soon to Pondicherry. Sandler proves that he is in the same league as Jim Carrey and Robin Williams. The story is about a ...
Touch of class
Critics who saw Anupam Kher's latest film "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" are raving about it. It is directed by nine-time National award winner Jahnu Barua and is produced by Kher himself. The story is about Uttam Chowdhary (Anupam Kher), a retired ...
Telewatch

Cole comes calling
Stephen Cole on his BBC World show "Click Online"
"Sai Baba" on TV
Ramanand Sagar is back with a serial on Shirdi Sai Baba
Music

Different beat
Jay Sean is as excited about his foray into Bollywood as his forthcoming album
Stones are forever
The world's greatest rock 'n' roll band is back with a new album
Truly a king!
Albert shaped the destiny of a generation of greats
Cuisine

Something special in a jiffy
Here is an unusual combination of lady's finger and mutton mince you could try out this week
Food Line


Green Notes

Black is beautiful
The purplish-black blooms and whiskery features make the Bat Lily resemble a bat
Travel

Countless tales of Cannes
Folly, mystery, wonder, fascination — they co-exist in the opulent air of Cannes
Events

Mellifluous notes of the flute
Flautist Mujtaba Hussain and tabla player Anup Datta regaled audiences at a performance in Pondicherry
Health

ASK SHAHNAZ
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain will offer beauty tips and answer beauty queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in My hair is not very thick. I oil and wash it twice a week. My mother has suffered severe hair loss ...
To hate is not healthy
Hate negates intimacy and can also affect physical and mental health
Healthscan
Beer and spirits drinkers face a higher risk of colorectal tumours, but wine drinkers may have a lower risk, according to a report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. "Alcohol is pernicious with regard to colorectal tumours", ...




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