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Mania at its zenith
The Harry Potter mania gripped Hyderabad as well. There was near virtual hysteria with one and all rushing to bookstores clamouring to possess `Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'. USHA RAMAN examines this fever and element of one-upmanship in procuring it and gets reactions from children and adults about the book.
Lifestyle

Vibrant aura
Archana Ruia, a Kolkata-based designer, displays her `Aura' collection at `Isshka' today and tomorrow.

Wood for all occasions
If you are looking for some classic and chic pieces of furniture for your homes, just visit the exhibition being held at the Hyderabad Gymkhana, road no. 2, Banjara Hills by Teak Heirlooms, Chennai between today and July 7.
Arts & Crafts

Art as adornment
If you are interested in adorning yourself with some designer jewels, step into 95, Parklane where a collection from Usha Corals is currently on display.
Personality

Dancer with a royal heart
Mohiniattam dancer Gopika Varma, married into the royal family of Travancore, believes `abhinaya' to be paramount in a recital. She runs a dance school in Chennai and is also a humanist at heart running a home for the handicapped and a textile un it for their useful employment.
Providing an interface
A seminar on `e-governance and the media' organised by the students of the Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune brought together students of the institute and other educational institutions.
Sport

Ready for the vault
India lags behind woefully in the field of gymnastics for various reasons, some of which are a lack of modern support system, top quality sports medicine and a talent scouting machinery. Despite these drawbacks, a five - member men's team, currentl y training in the city to participate in the World Artistic gymnastic championship to be held in the U.S. in August, is confident of putting up a fight, says ABHIJIT SEN GUPTA.
Champion of checkmate
The presence of Vasanthi Unni, - the first national women's chess champion, at the concluding phase of the National team championships in Vijayawada recently, added lustre to the entire event. This highly respected player spoke to V.V. SUBRAHM ANYAM about life and chess in general.
Records galore
THE SERVICES athletics championships were conducted by the Artillery Centre, Golconda at the GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli, last week. ...
Eating Out

From the catering school
Looking for a relaxing venue to have some affordable tasty bites? `Chef's Court', the vegetarian restaurant run by hotel management students, is the right place for you.
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