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Call of the wild
He’s traversed treacherous terrains and come face-to-face with the fiercest predators. T. KRITHIKA REDDY catches up with famous wildlife cinematographer Alphonse Roy, who is just back after filming in Africa


Green notes
PSG’s Photo Expo on the Nilgiris attracted amateurs and rookies with spectacular shots of the biosphere
Sport

The ball is in your court
Want the benefits of a ‘no-weights’ routine? Try the Swiss ball
Pets Care

PET CORNER

Pet corner has 10 puppies for adoption. Those interested may contact People for Animals Coimbatore Unit-II Charitable Trust, 11/168, Mahaveer Nagar, Marudhamalai Main Road, Vadavalli, Coimbatore – 641041 or call 97917 88833 for further ...
Columns

Why leave out Eve?
Here’s how women can train like Tarzan and still look like Jane


WIN A PRIZE

Readers are encouraged to send in their sightings: bloopers, UFOs or anything out of the ordinary they have snapped. Please specify where you have snapped the picture. Photographs downloaded from the Internet will not be entertained. Send ...
Beauty And Wellness

MEALS THAT HEAL
Carrot tops
Make a colourful salad with carrot and cabbage


QUICK TIPS
Even a little helps

Women who did as little as one extra hour a week of moderate physical activity — like taking a brisk walk — had lower levels of harmful cholesterol than those who exercised less, according to a study of almost 9,000 fairly ...


THERELUCTANT GOURMET
The oil war
Olive oil is popularly acknowledged to be the kingpin of healthy oils but is it the panacea for all ills?
Food

CHEW ON THIS
Huevos rancheros

Huevos rancheros, literally eggs ranch-style, is a classic Mexican breakfast dish made with eggs, tortillas, salsa and refried beans.

The corn tortillas are lightly toasted in olive oil, and served with fried eggs, some fiery salsa and ...
Cinema

NOW SHOWING
KANTHASWAMY

This much-awaited film has finally hit the screens, and if trade reports are anything to go by, promises to be a great entertainer. Vikram debuts as singer in this ‘superman-style’ movie, whose numbers are already rocking the ...
Arts And Entertainment

Terror struck !

Fox History and Entertainment channel presents an exclusive line up of shows about terror attacks, from the devastation of 9/11 to the horror of 26/11.

The second season of “International Terrorism since 1945” explores the ...
Miscellany


Profiles

Divine strokes
Artist Tsering Wangdu, speaks of his passion for Thanka art
Events

Konangal

Enjoy the inspiring and true story of a man who, despite suffering a stroke, was successful in writing an astonishing book. Jean-Dominique Bauby, was the editor of Elle, the French fashion magazine. His memoir, The Diving Bell ...


Hyderabadi food fest

Big Bazaar is hosting a Hyderabadi Food Festival. Choose from a variety of dishes that include Hyderabi Mutton Biriyani, Chicken Biriyani, Hariyali Shorba, Mutton Keema Masala, Keema Paratha, kebabs, and lots more. Chefs from Chowpatty, ...


Donate your junk
This is your last chance to donate your junk towards Vasantha Memorial Trust’s jumble sale. So bring along anything from old furniture, to utensils, electronics, toys, unused bedding, or any trash that you wish to clear out, to help ...
Paratha delight

That’s Y Food celebrates parathas with a food festival. Chef Samta Gupta promises to bring a range of parathas, tikkas and kebabs to the table, for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. For further details, call 0422-436 5117/18. ...


Prehistoric Predators - Terror Raptor

Watch “Terror Bird”, the only birds ever to become top predators on an entire continent.

Until about five million years ago, the continent of South America was totally isolated by water from the rest of the world.

A ...



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