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Thrill takes a new turn
Electric scooters and bicycles have hit the market. But will they last the course, asks PRINCE FREDERICK
Columns

MADRAS MISCELLANY
Meditating on mediation
When the publishers of Senior Advocate Sriram Panchu's book first saw its title, The Why, How and When of Mediation, they wanted a change lest it, at first glance, be taken for a book on `MediTation'. And so it got its present title, ...


MADRAS MISCELLANY
The three on the Marina
My reference last week to G. U. Pope has had reader Frederick Vincent asking for more information on the three Europeans whose statues are on the Marina. Constantius (Dhairyanthan) Giuseppe Beschi was the first of them to reach India, joining ...
MADRAS MISCELLANY
The postman knocked
My reference regarding M.S. and the Music Academy (Miscellany, February 12), reminded reader K.R.A. Narasiah of another example of the Academy's autocratic ways in the past. He recalls that when Madurai Mani Iyer was being conferred the Sangeetha ...
The Things People keep!
Dilli Rathnam represents over 100 companies. But he is not working for any of them. He delights in wearing official T-shirts. It all started 10 years ago with a Budweiser shirt, gifted to him by his brother. Wearing the crown logo did wonders ...
Arts And Entertainment

Vignettes of life
Nupur Chatterjee's sculptures had a strong visual appeal
Artistic creations
The Central Cottage Industries Corporation (CCIC) is holding `Cottage Mela,' an exhibition of handicrafts and handlooms, till March 12, at Sankara Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet. The exhibition showcases the artistic skills of craftspersons across ...
Beauty And Wellness

Making headlines
And now, Vault, another hair care salon, opens in the city
Cinema

Marksman on the job
Actor Nana Patekar is currently pursuing another career — shooting
Style

Ticket to high fashion
Lecoanet Hemant and Wendell Rodericks unveil their Spring-Summer lines in the city
Television

Cricket talk
Charu Sharma and Mandira Bedi will once again bring the action live from the studios in London
Cablewala
The popular game show "Jackpot" on Jaya TV anchored by Kushboo, is being revamped from this week. According to producers TellyZoom: "We have revamped the show, the longest running in the South, with new sets, new rounds and improved gifts, ...
Travel

Can't forget Kathmandu!
If there is any destination that truly offers value for money, it has to be Kathmandu, says SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY
Lake view!
A road to Paradise, writes SUBHA J RAO
My Kind of Place -- Tusshar Kapoor
Masti, magic and memories, that's what Michigan means to me. And I keep going back, at least once in two years, to relive the 3Ms. I spent the fun years of my life in this enchanting American state that is bound by lakes. I studied business ...
Deal of the week
Package: The Taj Holidays Early Bird Offer. Valid for a holiday between April 15 and June 15 if booked before March 10. Under the Apex Offer, three options are available. The Bed and Breakfast offer includes stay, breakfast, ...
Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated close to the Myanmar (Burma) border in the picturesque north eastern State of Nagaland, the Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary boasts rich flora and fauna. The sanctuary lies in the Pungro circle headquarters and is spread over an area of 642 ha. ...
Chill out in style
The Only Place is ideal for a weekend getaway
Events

Pick your brains
To mark International Women's Day
Miscellany



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