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Yoga props and more
Simple living and high thinking, the essence of yoga as it was practised in the past, is passe. Attending a session today means equipping oneself with a yoga sling and beads. VISA RAVINDRAN describes the commercialisation of an ancient tradition. More

MUSIC
SEASON SPEAK
Chennai on the world map
LIKE THE purple-n-pink Decemberpoo, the December music season too blooms well before and much after the month to which it was confined in the past. The 1990s watched the season being pushed far back into November and limping into a January ... More

LIFESTYLE
Show of creativity
The Handicrafts and Handloom Textile expo at the Cottage Industries Emporium, showcases the country's rich crafts heritage. Take your pick from a diverse collection, all under one roof. More

ARTS & CRAFTS
Cries and laughter in the dark
Besides capturing the bright images of childhood, artist C.D. Jain's paintings hint at the acts of violence that children are a prey to, in an adult world. More

Touch of tradition
THOUGH SHE studied zoology at Stella Maris College, the seeds of artistic talent must have remained dormant in Banu. For, after she got her graduate degree Banu took lessons in Thanjavur painting. As one faces the puja room in Banu Krishnan's ... More

ISSUES
Turning dreams into reality
Spending crores to build canals for neighbouring States to supply them water, or getting water by train are not permanent solutions. The citizens must do whatever they can to harvest rainwater. More

FASHION
Sleek and simple
THIS YEAR Amethyst rolls out the New Year with another stunning collection of garments by the `Hidden Harmony' range of clothing. With experimentation at its creative best, designers Himanshu and Sonali have attempted something unique with the ... More

TELEWATCH
A powerful message
That the Cartoon Network channel is a potent medium to influence children cannot be denied. However, the need of the hour is serials which not merely entertain but also awaken children to realities and help them grow into responsible human beings. More

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