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Posh cars come cheap
Scale models are the cheapest way to own costly cars, says PRINCE FREDERICK after talking to some collectors
Books

Bookbuzz
The book/s that left an impact on me: Ayn Rand's "Fountainhead". I think the character of Howard Roark has so many dimensions that every time you read it a new aspect is revealed to you. The genres I enjoy reading most are sociology, ...
Face Facts

For scalp and skin
Beauticians and hair stylists were given tips on hair care at a recent workshop
Books

Mix of fact and fiction
Kavery Nambisan's "The Hills of Angheri" is a sensitive and witty take on the life of a doctor
Personality

It's not dreadful, it's dub
Writer-rapper-teacher-poet Dreadlockalien gave Chennai-ites a taste of Dub poetry
Issues

Rooting out the evil
Support of citizens, social awareness and sex education are essential to protect children from abuse
Telewatch

Speed thrills
Speed Week on Discovery Channel is all set to take viewers on a gut wrenching ride from November 20 to 25
Music

Today's Concert
(Tickets for other Friday Review November Fest concerts available at Sri Krishna Sweets (Purasawalkam, Ashok Nagar and T. Nagar), Landmark (Nungambakkam), Odyssey (Adyar), Worldspace (Spencer Plaza), Music World (Anna Nagar and Spencer Plaza) ...


Mast, Dhoom, what next?
Meet singing sensation Sunidhi Chauhan
Eating Out

As rich as the Nawabs
The flavours of Awadh come alive at a festival on at Le Royal Meridien
Oriental flavours
Chin Chin, the Chinese restaurant at the Residency, is hosting an Oriental Express Food Festival, to take customers on a culinary journey through Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China. The festival is on till November 27 for lunch ...
Travel

Beautiful country, cordial people
There is more to the place than its monuments, history, spices and food, says ZIYA US SALAM
My kinda place -- Mandira Bedi
Believe it or not, I have visited this fascinating small island 45 times. So you can expect me to go on and on about the place. And please don't ask me what is so special about Lanka. Because I will say it has got everything that makes it a ...
Stay fit, travel light
Don't forget to exercise while on the move to cope with the pains of travel
Deals of the week
Attractions: Kuala Lumpur's 23 restaurants will host various food festivals, and the dinners will come at special prices. Guest chefs and many fringe events will add glamour to the festival. Contact: For more details, contact the ...
ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
Pieces of history
A must visit for history students and teachers, says SOMA BASU
SANACTUARY SPOTLIGHT
The National Chambal Sanctuary
Established in 1979, the National Chambal Sanctuary is unique in being jointly administered by three States, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The 400 km stretch of the Chambal river is home to the rare Gangetic dolphins. It's also ...
Fly like a bird
Tired of flying, take a trip on a hot air balloon. Slower and more romantic with views to die for. Hot air ballooning can be addictive, ask Richard Branson. Quite popular in the U.K.; no prizes for guessing who offers them ...
Events

Calling young authors
It's once again time for The Classmate Young Author 2005 contest. This year, 4,000 schools from across 15 cities are expected to participate in the contest, which is into its third year. The contest hopes to nurture the talent of youth and by ...
Sound Off

`Why hide abuse?'
Today is World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. Alankaar, a social activist, asks people to accept the reality of child sexual abuse and fight it



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