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MEMORIES OF MADRAS
`It was a rich man's game'
Ramanathan Krishnan on clubs, courts and tennis culture five decades ago

Columns

Pet pals
“Doctor, my cat looked like he had fever last night so I gave him half a tablet of Crocin (Paracetamol), but there was no improvement. In fact, he looks much worse today.” Every time I hear these words, I shudder with dread. Why ...

Soon after a terrorist attack, people voice their anger and protest. But no long-term solution is worked upon. An incident is in the news for a few days, and then becomes a thing of the past. Sadly, terrorist attacks have become common. ...

In our country only celebrities, bureaucrats and politicians enjoy security cover while there’s no security for the common man. Hotels, temples, railway stations or local trains, which the common man frequents, are the targets of ...

All over the world we see instability, violence and terror. And, the common man pays the heaviest price. Who do we blame? Ourselves or the leaders who govern us? The answer would be ‘us’, as we elect spineless leaders who love to ...

Life is god’s gift. But terrorism is snatching it away. The common man is fear-struck. The recent Mumbai attack has worsened the situation. So many lost their near and dear ones while the surviviors can never get over the trauma. ...

The common man in India nowadays faces terror 24x7. But powerful politicians, their wards, industrialists, and other influential people enjoy security cover amounting to crores of rupees at the expense of the tax payers. It is a status symbol ...

Railway stations, bus stands and places of worship are a few of the places frequented by the common man. But, enough precautionary measures are not taken in these places to ensure public safety. When something untoward happens, people are ...

Terrorism is the most widely practised form of modern warfare. Terrorist outfits have plenty of money, weapons and well-trained members. These groups divide people on the basis of religion, and instil fear in them. The Mumbai blasts have ...

The recent terror attacks in various parts of the country have brought about a radical change in the mindset of the common man. But, by just condemning the attacks, condoling the deaths or sympathising with the injured, the situation will not ...

Terrorism is aided by poor security intelligence, corrupt politicians and inept bureaucrats. The victims are the common man. My three-year-old daughter watching the news said ‘Bad uncles are shooting down uncles.’ This is scary. We ...

What happens after all the speeches are over and all the press conferences have ended? I see a mother crying, every time she looks at the garlanded picture of her son. I see a wife shed silent tears each time she sees the empty chair on the ...

The recent Mumbai terror attacks came as a blow, and crippled us emotionally. So many lost their lives in the carnage. This was not a war fought between the armies of two nations, but motivated by terrorist outfits. We need effective and ...

I fail to understand how the common man can be made the target of political extremism, religious intolerance and sectarian chauvinism. This is besides the loss of lives due to natural calamities, accidents and diseases. “Ahimsa Paramo ...

Food

Fun and festivity
Quality Hotel Sabari Classic is all set to usher 2009 with gaiety. The Zero Degree bar has been given a “James Bond” makeover. You can have unlimited rounds of domestic liquor and non-stop snacks.

The music includes mixes from ...

Thinly disguised pictures of Suzuki’s Kizashi luxury saloon have recently surfaced, showing how the production version of the Kizashi will eventually look. Much of the low slung rakish lines of the concept car have been rationalised and ...

There are lots of games and prizes for kids across age groups, ...

People

Making a case
Akbar feels that remixes have been looked down upon in India

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