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Road-users, a law unto themselves?
The road rules seem to be flouted with impunity by the users in Chennai. GOUTAM GHOSH talks to the traffic police about what can be done to prevent such violations.
Heritage
Unique temple
ONE OF the oldest parts of Chennai is Tiru-alli-keni, anglicised as Triplicane, which means the sacred lily tank. The place is named after the large, beautiful tank in front of the temple of Lord Parthasarathy. The beauty of the place, its thick ...
Personality
Treat of feats
Magician P.M. Mithra is casting a spell over magic buffs in the city. In a brief chat he touches upon various facets of his art. The show is on till May 12 at Rani Seethai Hall.
Issues
Therapy of hope
The Asha Foundation, in association with the Apollo Hospitals, recently launched the Biofeedback Centre in the city, for the benefit of the neurologically-challenged.


Walking safe on roads
Suraksha, an NGO founded by a group of women headed by Usha Seshasayee, works towards making roads accident-free.
Bridge of hope
THREE WOMEN with a mission to serve the underprivileged. That is what Helping Hands or HH, formed by Nita Mishra, Kalpana Sundar and Cheryll Pereira, is all about. HH serves as a link between potential funding groups and NGOs to provide ...
Cinema
Comedy king of Tamil cinema
Vivek's superb sense of timing and punch lines have earned him a huge fan following. He has acted in over 200 films and, last year, appeared in a record 23 films. He talks about what it takes to become a successful comedian.
Green Notes
Better soil, better garden
The health of one's garden depends on the nature of the soil. Some tips on how to improve soil so that it will be ideal for raising plants.
Events
Strike the right balance
WHEN WE learn to tune into our own rhythms and the rhythms of the universe, life is an adventure. A summer programme on yoga for kids, Live it Up, organised by Maithree, will help build a foundation to stimulate physical, emotional, mental ...
Asthma awareness
World Asthma Day is being observed today. A report on the work undertaken by various agencies.
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