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Their take on polls
With polls round the corner, DEEPA H RAMAKRISHNAN talks to some first-time voters
Books

Help! I'm drowning in words
Find out what happens to the reader in the book boom era
Leisure & Recreation

Hey, it's holidays! But I'm bored
Want to beat boredom without feeling stressed out? Here are some tips to help kids have a blast this summer
Pets Care

Why train your dog?
A confident, well behaved dog is fun to be with. Training helps you bond better with your pet
Publishing Books

Beyond the boundary
Gautam Bhimani's "Reverse Sweep" takes a look at the lighter side of cricket
Interview

Grandmaster's next move
Viswanathan Anand, who has become an ambassador for "Avahan HIV-AIDS", speaks about his plans
Lifestyle

Virtual dance!
Now, a game pad that actually helps you dance and stay fit
Cinema

In total control
Adman Saurabh's short film, "Ctr+Alt+Del" reflects the new age dilemmas


Horrorville
Ramgopal Varma is one of the most innovative and daring directors in the country. The latest from his factory is "Darna Zaroori Hai", a sequel to his highly successful "Darna Mana Hai", which is also a compilation of six horror stories like the ...
Another sequel
The Michael Douglas-Sharon Stone "Basic Instinct" was supposed to be a Hollywood smut classic when it was released in 1992. It has steamy scenes and was a huge hit in India and at least a dozen films in various languages were inspired by this ...
Romance and action
After that super hit "Athadu", Mahesh Babu is back with "Pokiri", another romance-cum-action thriller told against the backdrop of a mafia gang and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The story is about a street-smart, small-time goonda who is forced to ...
Veteran is back
Veteran director I. V. Sasi is once again teaming up with his favourite hero Mammootty for the 34th time in "Balram vs Taradas", releasing this Friday all over Kerala. In fact, the Sasi-Mammootty combination is back after a 15-year gap and it is ...
Telewatch

His turn to answer
Siddhartha Basu is all set for his next game show, "Heart Beat"
Making a mega impact
Satyapriya's convincing portrayal as a mother in "Kolangal" has endeared her to viewers
Gender

That burden of weight
To cut the flab or not. That is not the question. In fact, there is no question about it at all in a world obsessed with anorexic celebs and the pressure to look good
Spouse-cum-colleague!
What do couples have to say about being employed in the same company or even team?
Music

That's a record!
Make way for music inspired by Da Vinci Code
Cuisine

A blend of fine tastes
Gratin de choux fleurs and petits pois à la viande hachée are easy to make, good to taste and healthy
Green Notes

Beautiful blanket
Gaillardia with its charming hues can liven up a dull garden
Shopping

On a buying spree
Casablanca has a lot on offer this summer for Pondicherrians
Travel

There's soul in the streets
Art, architecture, history, sport... the city streets reflect all this and more, says Sadhana Rao
Great Himalayan National Park
Planning a trip to a national park? Check out this one
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