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How Benny made it big
Two-arm high pulley curl Another workout for impressive biceps
Food bytes http://www.lastappetite.com THERELUCTANT GOURMET The world on a platter EATING OUT Ashvita’s variety of platters allows you to experiment with tastes and textures THE FOODFILE -- FINE WINE 
All that is gold does not glitterIn a recent article in Sommelier India titled ‘Are Wine Competitions Any Good?’, Rosemary George concedes that tasting is an “inexact science” and that “personal taste and preference still come ... 
My five - Shyam V. KrishnamurthyA virtual gem from the Talking Timbuktu record and further popularised through the movie “Unfaithful”, this is a song typical of Toure’s distinctive sound. A down-tempo, slow rhythm blues number with trademark guitar and ...
FITNESS FORUM Sleep deep, breathe easy Medical experts recommend 10 per cent as the weight loss needed to improve sleep apnea, reports AMANDA GARDNER QUICK TIP Keep ageing at bay It is an excellent practice to do weights as a person ages, which will help maintain optimum testosterone levels. As we all know, testosterone levels start to dip from the age of 30, and low levels of this hormone has been linked to muscle and ... Sweet dreams are made of these Here are some tips to help you get your beauty sleep
MY GRANDMA'S RECIPE How to make...Coconut rolls An easy-to-make roll with the crunchy goodness of coconut CHEWON THIS 
Wiener schnitzelA popular Austrian dish, especially in the capital Vienna, Wiener schnitzel (Vienna cutlet) is a veal cutlet, made by lightly pounding the veal, salting it, coating it with a batter of beaten egg and breadcrumbs, and then deep frying it till it ... 
Biriyani, anyone?Dindigul Thalappakatti Biriyani gets its name from the turban wearing entrepreneur who first popularised a boneless mutton version of the dish way back in the Fifties in small town Dindigul. After three successful decades of the biriyani business ...
Magic of Malle Catch some of the celebrated movies of Louis Malle NOW SHOWING 
DO KNOT DISTURBThe hit pair of Govinda and David Dhawan is back, and this time they rely on their favourite theme — a married man trying to hide his extra-martial affair. The cast includes Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, Reitesh Deshmukh and Sohail Khan. ...
Beach hopping Bridget Marquardt is on a quest to discover the most beautiful beaches in the world 
Kurkure Desi BeatsThis week the contestants are in for a whole new theme — Bhangra! After the contestants had a tough fight last week, the rockers will work even harder this week to make their own tickets on the show permanent. With a guest judge such as ...
Sister act! Be it donning the greasepaint or wielding the megaphone, the younger siblings of stars are all set to sizzle in tinseltown
Rustic rhapsodyAfter traversing acres of farmland, grassland and dry woodland, I reach Mayuram Eco Lodge. A charming little cottage built in the architectural styles of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it is tucked inside the sleepy Govindapperi village. This ...
Dress like a princess FASHION Check out the ‘Princess Royale’ range Go natural Fabindia’s new khadi collection Blissful aura Festivals are all about celebrations, revelry, goodies, and a whole lot of sweets. So it is only fair for some of the sweets to sneak into your rejuvenation process. At Aura, the spa at The Park, choose from three packages for this festive ... Walk of Hope Express your solidarity and spread awareness about breast cancer Ready for the wheels of change? Make a statement with the eco-friendly cycling drive For good health One-month free yoga classes Festive shopping India has a rich tradition of handicrafts that has evolved over the centuries. Handicrafts and handlooms sourced from different parts of the country, form the display at an exhibition titled “Deepavali Mela” being held at Sri Balaji ... 
Bengal weavesRang Mahal showcases ‘Story of Bengal’ a collection of fabrics and weaves from Bengal. There’s a range of Tangail, Dhakai, Kantha and Ari work. Venue: Chettiar Hall Address: 164 TTK Road, ... 
Food festGRT Grand hosts Viva Mexico — the Real Mexico Food Festival. On for lunch and dinner, the buffet features chimichanga, chilaquiles, prawn peubla, lamb carnitas, nachos, fajitas and quesilladas. Venue: Anytime, GRT Grand ... 
Designer jewelleryMehta Jewellery showcases Mishti’s designer collection Jharoka. Inspired by Rajputana, the jewellery set in pink gold is reminiscent of sandstone, delicate trellises and encrusted mosaics. Venue: Mehta Jewellery ... Art show Kuntal Kumar organises an exhibition and sale of glass paintings and other painted artefacts. Choose from Madhubani paintings, African tribal art and folk art. Venue: Vinnyasa Art Gallery Address: 21/11 First Main ... 
Designer collectionsAmethyst presents artefacts and more by Sapan More and designer clothes by Anuradha Vakil. Venue: Amethyst Address: 14 Padmavathi Road, Gopalapuram Date: Till October 11 Time: 11 a.m.-8 ... Photography exhibition The Alliance Française of Madras hosts ‘Faces That Are Lined With Stories’, an exhibition of photography by Karthick Ramalingam. Venue: AFM Gallery, Alliance Francaise de Madras Address: 24 College ... Colourful creations Of handlooms and handicrafts from Gujarat Family time Expo for kids and parents Where style is part of life The Lifestyle Collection showcases the work of master craftspersons
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BEST FOR… THE COMPULSIVE PHOTOGRAPHER Viewsonic’s 8-inch kicker promises to chug along faithfully through all your manic picture-clicking sprees. Boasting of a 800x480 pixel screen, 2GB of storage, and a 7-in-1 memory card reader, it can help you build a humungous photo archive ... 
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GOING NATIVE From Russia, with love Natalia Butyrskaya’s passion for Bharatanatyam keeps her rooted in Chennai
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