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`I wish there were 10 of me'
A village with a past A treasure trove lives unsung. The next time you pass Singanallur, walk into the village to learn about the city's glorious heritage Clusters of white Crinum asialicum, also called poison lily, bears white fragrant flowers
Monkey business A store for those who believe in an eco-friendly world Quite simply fab The 51st member of the Fabindia family chooses to make Coimbatore its home
Palak sings her heart out To ensure that underprivileged children and those with heart defects can get a new lease of life ASK SHAHNAZ Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in I am 36. My hair is very thin and I have lots of grey hair. I am using ...
VOICE YOUR VIEWS Adopt them Begging at traffic signals is a common practice in India. The beggars are mostly women with children, or children by themselves. This could be dangerous as it can lead to accidents. The Government and NGOs should come forward and adopt them. ... Traffic hazard Begging at traffic signals spoils the image of a fast growing hi-tech city. Certain beggars permanently occupy certain areas near traffic signals and pester the riders for alms. It is high time that the authorities concerned put an end to this ... Address the issue Law enforcing agencies should address the problem of begging at traffic signals. Co-operation from the public is also needed. Indiscriminate charity doesn't help; to be effective, it should be channelised through social organisations. S. ... A shame Regrettably, most beggars at traffic signals are children, a majority of them below the age of five. People who make these children beg are ruining their future. One wonders what happened to beggar rehabilitation programmes. Whatever may be ... Unhealthy Pan handlers as these beggars are called indulge in this unhealthy habit despite being in good health. They are in increasing numbers especially in areas where tourism is popular. The government should take preventive measures to provide ...
Changing tackVikraman, hit maker of the 1990s who specialised in tearjerkers, Remember "Vanathapole" and "Suryavamsam"? — is back after a brief hiatus with "Chennai Kadhal". He has now decided to change tack and direct a city-based love story. The film, ... 
Music on the moveThe mobile phone is turning out to be the next big thing for the entertainment industry. Now Karthik Raja, music director and son of Ilaiyaraja, is coming out with remixes of his dad's classics for mobile users. Karthik has chosen some golden ... 
Dhoom-2 in Tamil!Yashraj Films is dubbing its big budget action extravaganza "Dhoom-2", starring Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, Aiswarya Rai and Bipasha Basu, into Tamil and Telugu. It is the second Hindi film to be dubbed into Tamil this year ... 
Bond isbackDaniel Craig is the new Bond in "Casino Royale", which released worldwide yesterday. Craig is the sixth Bond in the 45-year-old history of James Bond films. Those who have seen the new Bond in preview shows say Craig exudes confi- dence. The ...
Watch your favourite videos Started in a garage in the U.S., YouTube.com is the most watched website of its kind
Where the wavelengths match White sand and gentle waves in plenty. Pattaya is all this and much more 
MY KIND OF PLACEBeing in New York is like playing the high notes. Rather it's as exciting as reaching a crescendo in concerts. There's never a dull moment. On the move I would say those who live in New York are achievers. Because to survive the ... 
Askot Sanctuary, PithoragarhLocated in the picturesque Pithoragarh district of Uttaranchal, this sanctuary is set amidst snow-capped peaks, glaciers, ridges, beautiful valleys and pristine forests in the Indo-Nepal border. Established in 1986, it is at an altitude that ... A forgotten destination Once a favoured spot of bird lovers and children, it is now waiting for care and attention
Concert for a cause Vasantha Memorial Trust, which works with cancer survivors and spreads awareness about the `C' word, will celebrate its 13th anniversary tomorrow at Nani Kalaiarangam. In the morning session, children from more than 90 schools, students from 15 ... Care for some dance? Head to CIT Auditorium to see members of Edwin's Dance School jazz up the stage and light up lives
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