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METRO WORKOUT Total body workout R. Reghuram discovers that the benefits of playing tennis are many THE RELUCTANT GOURMET The world’s a kitchen People are cooking their way round the globe to understand local culture better Simply Italian Jasmine Bay Restaurant, Taj Green Cove offers a wide spread of Italian dishes every Sunday night CHEWON THIS 
TaratorA popular cold soup from Bulgaria, which is also found in Albania and Macedonia. The soup is made with cucumber, yoghurt, garlic, dill, walnuts, salt and vegetable oil. It’s simple to prepare: the cucumber is grated or finely chopped, ... OLD IS GOLD VISHAPPINTE VILI 1952 Prem Nazir, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Muthukulam, Nanukuttan, S.P.Pillai, Kumari Thankam, Pankajavalli, Adoor Pankajam, Ambika 
My first BreakWhen I was studying engineering, I wrote a play for the intercollegiate festival, ‘The great bank robbery.’ It was in 1973-74. I got the best actor and best writer award for it, given away by actor Kamal Haasan. In 1978, after ... 
Grill MillYou were a heroine but have suddenly started donning the roles of mother and sister? I was the heroine in ‘Nayagan.’ After that I did a few films and got married. I couldn’t pursue acting for nearly five ... 
Serene sojournPunnamada Serena Spa Resort, on the banks of Lake Vembanad, four km from Alappuzha, offers breathtaking views of the magnificent lake. ...
Acer Aspire One Ultra-compact, light-weight, affordable and ideal for those on the move, Acer is No.1 in the mini computing market and the Acer Aspire One is by far the best selling netbook. Weighing just about a kg, Aspire One falls under the 8.9-inch ... 
Lenovo S10 Approximately 1-inch thick, and weighing just around 2 pounds (less than a kg), the IdeaPad netbooks typify light design and offer a palette full of style, colour and convenience. Like the Samsung NC10, this one’s also got a 10.2-inch ... 
Asus Eee PC S101Asus has launched an array of Eee PCs and the latest entrant is the S101. The netbook has had a total image makeover, with delightful details and crystal-adorned hinges. If you’re looking for style, this should appeal. Weighing just ... 
HP Mini 2133HP’s Mini comes with a higher price tag. The 8.9-inch Mini-Note PC weighs about 1.43 kg, slightly on the heavier side and comes with a gorgeous display; not LED-backlit though. It has a 1GB RAM and can run Vista Aero. HP is getting close ... 
Samsung NC10 If you’re looking for a netbook that’s really power efficient, you need one with an LED display. This one’s got a 10.2-inch wide display, a 160 GB hard drive, Intel’s Atom N270 Processor, and enhanced battery capacity, ... GOING NATIVE Daughter of India Susan Flint Rajkumar has effortlessly bridged two cultures to become a Malayali herself SHORT TAKES It’s been a dream run. Worked will all the top Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu heroes I grew up idolising. Fans make a star different from an actor. But must take fan following like a ... 
NOW SHOWINGThis is Vijay and Prabhu Deva’s second outing at the turnstiles as a team, and the film has had a fantastic opening. Vijay has the glamorous Nayantara for company and the film, a typical potboiler with Prabhu’s flourishes, is about ... 
WIN A PRIZESend in your sightings: bloopers, UFOs or anything out of the ordinary you have snapped. Send your photographs to metrowcontest@gmail.com titled CaughtSnapping along with a caption, your address ...
QUICK FIX 
Malai PotatoDeep fry the potatoes and keep aside. Deep fry the onion pieces. Add the tomatoes and ginger- garlic paste followed by the different listed spice powders. Add a little sugar and salt. Put the milk cream and butter and then simmer gently till ... The peg of an issue So you think you are having ‘just one peg’. Are you sure? Food Bytes http://www.cooksister.com/
Hectic days ‘Villu’ is slated for release. Nayanthara opens up on movies and more
Singing to glory Anushka Manchanda sings ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ Mr. Right Randeep Hooda holds forth on playing 18 different characters in his next film
Positive vibes Sivaprabha’s ‘Unheard melodies’ showcases her fascination for love, art and god Eternal diamonds Bhima launches it new diamond collection, ‘Sougandhika’ 
Cultural extravangazaAnnual Nishagandhi Fete begins. January 20: Kathak by Rajendra Gangani; January 21: Bharatanatyam by Geeta Chandran and Manipuri by Singhajit Singh; January 22: Ghazals by Talat Aziz; ... 
The food routeA food festival and a handcrafts mela will be held in connection with the Nishagandhi Fete. Venue: Sooryakanthi Date: Till January 24 Time: 6.30 p.m. onwards ... Warp and weft Gujarat emporium presents an exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts and handlooms such as dress materials and terracotta items. Venue: Jawahar Balbhavan Date: Till January 18 ... 
Bangles bonanzaTejas presents a sale and exhibition of bangles in kaleidoscopic patterns and colours from all over India. Freebies for buyers of stone bangles. Contact: 9447001722 Venue: Tejas Jewellery Date: ... 
Creative linesTrivia contemporary presents ‘Scenes from the terrain named diamond white,’ a solo show of A.S. Sajith’s acrylics and drawings. Venue: Vyloppilly Samskriti Bhavan Date: Till ... 
Classic actThree-day Koodiyattam workshop called ‘Acting techniques of Kutiyattam and their application in theatre’ for college students. Last date for applications is January 18. Applications may be sent to Director, Kutiyattam Kendra, ...
The Dharker side Ayesha Dharker talks of her latest movie, ‘Outsourced,’ and future projects
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