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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
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Grand memories As another Grandparents' Day passes by, let's take stock of the relationship between the young and old
A place for book lovers Katha, a non-profit organisation working in the field of storytelling since 1988, and a well-known publishing house, has started a reading room for book lovers. The Reading Room is located at No. 8, First Main Road (above The Ark), Karpagam ...
ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? 
Simple affairTo me birthdays are a special occasion to spend time with people who are close to me. It's not an elaborate affair, but a simple one. I am a teetotaller and therefore, no cocktail rounds. I celebrate mostly at home with close friends. What's ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? On the upswing Yes, birthday bashes are getting bigger by the day. Even when we launched our event management company14 years ago, we used to organise birthdays - but certainly not of the present scale. Today, everything from the invite (one of our client ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Grow wiser Birthdays are indeed considered special occasions by people across the world. Today's generation perceive birthdays as "treat days" with birthday bashes and night-outs. Parties seem to get more elaborate, involving huge expenses and inviting ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? 
Celebration, a mustBirthdays are wonderful! A time for cakes, gifts and bonding with family and friends. Celebrating in a unique way is the trend. With a little bit of planning you can make it special in your own way. Gifts are the best part of it. Give a good ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? 
Waste of moneyCelebrations are getting bigger as far as youngsters are concerned. A special occasion, yes, but one should not use it to display status or money power. Just think about the not-so-privileged in society and stop wasting money. P.S. ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? 
Memorable momentsLife was relaxed and tension-free those days. Not any longer. Celebrations such as birthday parties provide a break from the routine and make the day memorable for many. S. ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? 
Modern trendNuclear families, single child syndrome, fat pay packet and more spending power, no wonder birthday parties are getting bigger and bigger. Christabelle A. Selvaraj Jawahar ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Misguiding children This is a relevant topic in today's Chennai. The newly empowered middle class wants to prove its might through lavish birthday bashes. Birthdays are no longer a small family affair, where a few friends and immediate family are present for the ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Time to connect It's got less to do with birthday parties and more to do with changing attitude. Be it any occasion — your birthday, spouse's birthday, child's birthday, anniversary or promotion — it seems like we are looking for excuses to throw a ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Special gesture No, it's not getting bigger but we are only trying to make the day special. Don't forget to wish your friends, not just dear ones. It will help in building your social circle. As for those who are close to you, try giving them nice gifts and ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Worth celebrating I was born and brought up in a village, so I never heard of parties till I came to the city. Now I see my grandchildren having a blast on their birthdays — new dresses, cutting cake, wonderful gifts and all the fun and frolic. The ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Spending for a cause Recently we celebrated the birthday of my six-year-old granddaughter Bhavna, who had come from the U.S. Instead of the usual cake cutting and eating out ritual, my son donated money to an organisation taking care of the mentally challenged. We ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? At what cost? In this stress-filled life, it may be nice to have such celebrations but sometimes organising them could be hectic and stressful. Inviting people, buying dresses, packing gifts, organising games and preparing food, all this could drain your ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Page three dos Are birthday parties getting bigger? Well, I think it's an understatement. Discotheques, pubs, restaurants, beach houses... birthday parties have become a major event on many people's calendar. Periodicals and news channels even feature such ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? In offices too Not just in schools and colleges, celebrations happen in offices too. Companies sometimes organise birthday parties to make their employees feel good. T. R. ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? For some fun In today's fast-paced and mechanical life, birthday celebrations come as a good excuse to spend fun-filled moments with family and friends. Nisha Urappakam ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? No pomp and show Thankfully, I did not have to raise my children in this age of pomp and show. Their birthdays were a cosy family affair with a few friends joining us over snacks and tea. On their birthdays, I would not only buy new clothes for them but also for ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Spread happiness Doing charity on this day can add meaning to the celebrations. Help children discover the joy of sharing by distributing goodies to the less privileged instead of cutting a seven-layered cake in a star hotel. Punitha Kailasam ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Party time Birthdays have become synonymous with parties. Irrespective of age, people are going in for lavish celebrations with the help of event managers, who organise unusual theme parties. P. ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Changing attitude Earlier, birthdays meant visiting the temple, seeking the blessings of elders and enjoying a feast at home with close family members. Now, it means going out with friends, and blowing up money, dining and wining. K. A. ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? True happiness Big place, big money, big gifts and a big party. Such big celebrations could bog you down. Teach children what true happiness is all about and help them understand life better with each passing year. Kamini ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Hi-tech! Thanks to technology, today you can either mail your invites and greetings or even SMS them free of cost. What's more, remembering birthdays has become easy as dates can be stored in the cell phone. R. Krishnaraj ... ARE BIRTHDAY PARTIES GETTING BIGGER? Show of wealth Celebrations are getting bigger and costlier. People seem to be more interested in displaying their wealth and influence rather than seeking true happiness on their birthday. C. Lakshmi ...
Hungarian film fest Marta Meszaro's best works on show Bloggers mean business Bloggers from across the globe met at an `unconference' in the city recently A taste of culture It was a "Night of Fashion" at Casa Piccola
Some serious workSouthern stint: It's a little known fact that Nisha Kothari made her debut in the Tamil film Jay Jay, opposite Madhavan, before moving to Hindi cinema. Now, Nisha is part of Shiva 2006, Ram Gopal Varma's latest. A crime ...
Does Disco still have the Glam?Hero Honda's fuel-injected Glamour FI is all geared up to overthrow the 125cc segment leader, the Bajaj Discover DTS-i. Will it succeed? Rishad Cooper straps on the test kit GREEN BRIGADE 
By gum, have a ball!Here's a novel idea that two boys from Britain came up with. Two Sussex students are hoping to set a record for economy in the inaugural Student Gumball Rally, which has set out from Dover for Croatia on 3 September. The two students Ben (20) ... Virtual mechanic Car and bike questions? We have the answers MAN AND MACHINE Counting Jeep There are so many variants of this WWII machine around, it takes a rare man to know them all! 
Volvo plays with the piratesThis sure turned out to be `one of a kind' competition and it is undoubtedly going to go down the annals of car-winning competitions in history. Volvo launched the fun but challenging online `pirate' treasure hunt recently, that made participants ... Of backpacking and backwaters Our traveller lets his mind wander through God's own country
Chords n notes Songs that are easy on the ears and songs that liven up your day Musical with a message Indigo Kids Edutainment, a new company launched to capture the imagination of children countrywide, has invited I theatre of Singapore to perform "Rainbow Fish." A musical, it will be presented at Chinmaya Heritage Cultural Centre on September 30 ...
Introduction People who supply food from home are proving to be a blessing for working women, bachelors and elderly people
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