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ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF...MYLAPORE TANK
Vignettes of the veedhis
Flower sellers, pooja articles, vegetable vendors, jewellery stores and eateries…The streets around the Mylapore tank throb with life. DIVYA KUMARtakes a stroll

Columns

Goodfoodline
SPECIALITY With more and more people taking to vegetarianism, it’s time to talk about a wholesome vegetarian diet

I think everything boils down to love. If you love someone, it doesn’t matter whether you get into a marital relationship or stay single and continue to love him/her. Love helps the world go round. So continue to shower your affection on ...

More and more youngsters are opting to be single and successful. Marriage is not just about finding the right person. It is a matter of being the right person yourself. If you don’t find that Mr or Ms Right, it is better to remain ...

A very nice proposition! No heated arguments at breakfast tables, no changing nappies or washing feeding bottles, no running around for school admissions and no accusations or counter accusations, like ‘I told you so but you didn’t ...

The ever persistent yearning for home cooked food, and the tall pile of dirty dishes, if its self-attended to, the buckets full of soaked clothes, growing in volume each day, till you’re compelled to wear sports gear for work; the ...

It’s tough, but worthwhile. To be complete in oneself, free of attachment, possession - independent - is such a rare, brave thing. Ever-increasingly, people trivialize relationships. But one’s relationship with oneself: ...

Staying single gives you an opportunity to know our responsibilities, which includes doing simple chores such as washing clothes, cleaning vessels and cooking.

Syed Ahmed Jalalutheen

Chennai ...

Staying single is a big malediction, everyone needs a companion in life and they have to be careful while choosing one. In the recent years, the number of divorce is on the rise and the main reason behind it is that people are not ready to ...

One of the best things about marriage is having a companion to share your joys and woes. That is also one of the worst things about marriage, especially when it comes to money matters. You would have to share the burden of your spouse’s ...

Staying single is a good option. Imagine, total freedom, your income all for yourself, no questions, no adjustments, no arguments and no responsibilities. However, when one enjoys all these, one also misses out on a lot that comes with ...

Staying single is fine up to a point, maybe till you settle down and become financially independent. A few prefer staying single to pursue their ambitions. They consider marriage a disturbance. True achievement lies in staying within a family, ...

Staying single is fine for those who like to lead an independent life. But for the elderly and women it could be difficult. Having a companion means security, love and someone to help. If you ask those who go abroad what it’s like to ...

Men or women stay single for being independent and doing what they like without being answerable to anyone. It may appear to be a good decision but it is not so. Agreed marriage is a gamble /challenge and calls for a lot of adjustments by both ...

The last three decades have seen the joint family system withering away and being replaced by the nuclear family set up. Nuclear families are also crumbling now giving rise to divorces. Financially independent men and women are finding it ...

Staying single sounds exciting — hassle-free and complete independence to do what one wants. All this is fine when one is young and on the move. But in the twilight years one is sure to become lonely. There will be nobody to share your ...

Staying alone is definitely advantageous these days. High inflation and cost of living make running a family a nightmare. With environmental degradation and poor quality of life, coupled with an ever growing population, society needs to change ...

By staying single you can enjoy building your career to your satisfaction, without wasting energy on a permanent relationship. You are free to put in long hours at the office, work on weekends or do whatever else you have to to be successful. ...

The wedding season means frantic planning, but those on the other side of the fence, watch with curiosity and envy the couples heading for marital bliss. Regardless of one’s view, the Indian culture of marriage is compelling enough to ...

Staying single is possible for people like Kamaraj, Mother Teresa, and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. They dedicate themselves at a very tender age to a cause. Otherwise, it is not possible, neither is it advisable. Living in a family provides you with ...

Staying single requires mental strength, a cheerful disposition, great forbearance and a positive approach. Women adapt to this kind of life better than men. Generally, in most senior citizens’ or old age homes, we find single women ...

Lifestyle

A bit of Britain in Chennai
The newly-launched ‘10 Downing Street’ reflects the British pub culture, hospitality and ethos

Issues

Do good guys finish last?
Is it bad for a child to excel? Read on

Cinema

‘I should get the flak’
Ram Gopal Varma says Aag is a throwback to the era of formula films

Wheels

Diesel Fusion
LAUNCH PAD After the success of the Fiesta diesel, Ford hopes to recreate the same success by replacing the Fusion’s petrol engine with a 1.4-litre common-rail motor, writes Ashish Masih

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