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VOICE YOUR VIEWS -- VALENTINE'S DAY
Spirit of love

February 14 is celebrated as Valentine’s Day otherwise known as Kadalar Dinam. Platonic love alone is the fitting tribute to the memory of Valentine and not playful pleasures and sexual crimes. Most of today’s lovers do not ...


Alien

Instead of remembering Saint Valentine, the focus of celebrations is on the abnormal ways of lovers.

Our cultural history and tradition are abound with stories of people who have suffered to unite lovers and we do not even know them. ...


Decency

Valentine’s Day celebration helps to develop love and strengthen friendship. But now only lovers tend to celebrate and enjoy the day. Of late, it has even become a day of vulgarity. Even cases of eve teasing have been reported in some ...


Western influence

Influence of West makes us aware of Valentine’s Day celebration and its history. Sending lovely cards and presenting lovable gifts to a person one loves or is attracted to, in order to share the expression of love, is regarded as the ...


Noble manner

On February 14, Saint Valentine was beaten to death because he dared to conduct marriages of couples in a situation where such marriages were banned by Emperor Claudius II in Rome. This rule was framed to get more soldiers for his military. ...


Responsibility

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in memory of a person who fought against his king to uphold love and kindness. Love is a powerful emotion which can be extended to anyone including animals. But, the media (mostly visual) is commercially ...
Beauty And Wellness

Bowling safe
A weak shoulder need not end a player’s career


Hair and happening
Studies have found that hair is the best reflection of an individual’s personality and mood
Wonder bean?
Though newer studies no longer recommend soy, it’s still a good idea to introduce it in your diet
Ask Shahnaz
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in

I have oily skin. How can I have fair and glowing complexion? ...
Music

Songs well picturised
Audio release of “Singakkutti”
Style

The language of missed calls
Communicating through ‘lost’ calls is now an established practice
Television

Noon soaps
The slot between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. on Tamil television is regarded as prime time by advertisers, as housewives and elderly couples love to watch soaps, prior to their post-lunch siesta. According to the Kollywood trade, in the last two ...


Sci-fi thriller on small screen
“Bionic Woman” is back with a bang
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