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Spearheading progress?
Tamil Nadu, with all its plus points, is seen as a place where politics comes before progress. Will the Chief Minister manage to change this image, asks SUSHEELA RAVINDRANATH, after attending the CII conference in Chennai recently.
Interview
Star power lingers
He is young, charismatic, a box-office success. An interview with "Ilaya Thalapathi" Vijay, whose latest film "Tamizhan" is releasing on April 14.
Dance
For a divine experience
The dance drama "Sri Venkatadri Vaibhavam", choreographed by Krishnakumari Narendran, will be staged at the Narada Gana Sabha on April 14.
Music
Easy on the ear
PEOPLE THRONGED the musical celebration at the Wesley Higher Secondary School, Royapettah, this past week, to listen to `Chinna Kuyil' Chitra perform live. Chitra's "Raagam, Thalam, Pallavi" began bang on time. It was a different start with ...
Lifestyle
Precious platinum
EXCITING NEW collections in platinum jewellery in various styles will be on display at the Nathella Platinum Festival, which is on till April 15 at its T. Nagar and Purasai outlets. It is a special promotion being conducted in association with ...

Royal drapes
The exhibition of Paithini saris, presented by Usha's at Nungambakkam, showcases the magical skills of the weavers of Maharashtra.
Arts & Crafts
Classy creations in clay
Smaranika Singh Deo's collection of coiled pottery compels attention at an exhibition, on till April 18 at Manasthala.
Demystifying design
Good design is honest and affordable and can be appreciated by all. And this is the objective of this column, which will be written by practising designers for the Tuesday issue of the Metroplus.
Issues
Softening its stand
In a welcome move, the TNEB has instructed all its circles not to sever power connections of consumers who had still not paid the Additional Current Consumption Deposit by March 31.
Eating Out
Fusion fare
AUTHENTICITY IS a double-edged sword, overdose kills creativity and absence causes chaos. The balancing act between the two extremes, the golden mean is hard to locate. As with the other arts, in food too the equation is the same. For me, ...
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Green Notes
Exotic plant, attractive flowers
The "Rangoon Creeper" is a rapid growing delicious shrub known for its medicinal properties.

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