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Magic in her blood
Maneka Sorcar tells Liza George how magic is part of her life
Publishing Books

Stirring up the psyche
From myth and fantasy to the graphic novel or children's fiction, Samit Basu wants to try them all


BOOKBUZZ
Books have left a deep impact: Science fiction and the Holocaust years fascinate me. "Childhood End" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Arthur C. Clarke are my all-time favourites. The other book that left an impact was "Auschwitz: A Doctor's ...
Fashion

Tommy comes to town
It's young, preppy and now available in the city. And guess who launched Tommy Hilfiger on Cenotaph Road?
Theatre

Play on Gandhiji
Lilette Dubey's "Sammy" on February 5 at the Music Academy
Music

Now, music for the modern ear
The fusion album Spark is a mix of racy and restrained tunes
Eating Out

A deal that's unlimited
The `Unlimited kebabs or biriyani' fare at GNL Meridian is worth a try
Food Line


Green Notes

Are you a crystal-lover?
Browse these sites for some crystal collections
Shopping

Ring in the new with Feng Shui
Feng Shui products are on display at a show to usher in the Chinese New Year
Travel

Get into the spirit of Hunter Valley
Take a break and taste the wine at Hunter Valley, says Inder Raj Ahluwalia
In the garden of Eapen
Tucked away in a picturesque pocket of the Nilgiris, Beulah Farm provides the chance visitor a rare treat
Playing with sun and moon
Time and tide wait for no man. On Silver Beach, you realise that it's not just another cliche
My kind of place
Located in Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh, it's a small village and my hometown. A three-hour drive from Lucknow will take you to this haven of old world charm and comforting calmness. I have a big and beautiful house there. Good ...
ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
Sound of silence
Where even a whisper resonates, writes Subha J Rao
SANCTUARY SPOTLIGHT
Asan Barrage
Also known as Dhalipur Lake which was created in 1967 when the Asan barrage was built at the confluence of the river Yamuna & Asan, the Asan Barrage a bird watcher's delight. The lake attracts a large number of waterfowls, as well as woodland and
Nepal beckons
The Himalayan kingdom is all set to lure South Indian tourists
Events

De Sica films in Chennai
Sathyam Cinemas will screen films of celebrated Italian filmmaker Vittoria De Sica
Children's day out
Children enjoyed themselves on Republic Day by donning garbs of national leaders
Play of love and dreams
`Anniversary Gift' was staged by the Rain Puppetry group from Iran, as part of a festival organised in the city
Sound Off

`Focus on larger issues'
Most serials show women as being either weak, scheming or both. Why, asks Tahseen Sultana
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