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Of wine and desi drinking habits
In the haze, the pink light kisses his profile as the staccato beats of the music follow the green laser strips that seem to settle nowhere, flitting from scene to scene. What music is it? No one is sure, for it’s a clever bit of remix that ...
Columns

Exit books, enter blogs
From people learning to cook to foodies looking for new recipes, there’s a blog for everyone


Of wine and desi drinking habits
The reasons for the huge commercial interest in the Indian wine market are drawn on familiar lines. Huge and burgeoning middle class, changing drinking preferences, increase in health consciousness, low base of wine consumption, annual increase ...
Bombay Duck
Bombay duck or bummalo: despite the name, it’s not a duck from Mumbai, but a fish, considered a delicacy by connoisseurs. The fish, actually a lizardfish, can be eaten fresh, or as is more often the case, salted and dried. It has an ...
Leave your abs for the last
Coaches now say it’s best to work the core muscle groups at the end of a workout
The best way to burn body fat
Cardiovascular exercises such as fast walking, jogging, running, rope jumping, cycling, rowing and swimming burn body fat.

To achieve maximum fat loss, perform non-stop cardio training for 30-45 minutes on an empty stomach. Cardio can also ...


My Five -- Dinesh VarmaThose that almost made it:

A classic from this English progressive rock band, and perhaps one of their best. A combo of enchanting piano, thundering drums, Ian Anderson’s frenetic flute play and the guitar riffs elevate this song to a fourth dimension. The ...
Citylife

Enchanted by Indians
Kerala is home for Monique Fontana
Columns

Work is child’s play
Despite having millions in the bank and nannies to help her during the day, Posh Spice insists she is just like any other stay-at-home mum — because her children always bug her while she works. But Victoria says she doesn’t mind it ...


Downey’s disappointment
Robert Downey Junior has admitted he’s jealous of 007 star Daniel Craig and his rippling muscles. The Oscar-winning star has described his training regimen for Iron Man as one of the most painful experiences of his life. ...
Still mixed up in the Matrix
Reclusive Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is still being hunted down by fans over his Matrix movies. The Street Kings star says he can never leave the Matrix trilogy behind because of the fascination still shown ...
Feet on the ground
It’s little wonder Mariah Carey has a reputation as a diva because she is told how wonderful she is dozens of times a day. But the ‘Touch My Body’ singer insists all the attention she receives does not go to ...
Desperately grateful
Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria-Parker thanks her lucky stars that she snatched up her hubby when she did — because he is such a great lover. Eva says she is glad she tied the knot to basketball player Tony Parker because “Tony is ...
Dual touch Melbon
When the Apple iPhone debuted, its touch technology created a sensation. Today, almost every new gadget comes with a touch screen. Gadget designers have taken note of the tactile feedback and are using it in newer and more inventive ways. Janani Kris hnaswamyreports
Smart touch HTC Touch Dual
Almost all smart phones come with a touch screen these days and HTC is among the latest to join this series. Unlike conventional phones, the HTC Touch Dual comes with a surface mounted touchscreen, which means the screen surface easily blends ...
Polished look LG FM37
The Koreans seem to be the next in line to cash in on the touch trend. LG’s first touch screen MP3, the compact FM37 that’s just 51.5 mm wide and 90 mm long, comes with a touch screen LCD display. This high-tech device, which sports a ...
Apple magic Apple iPod Touch
Apple continues to bank on the technology. The iPod Touch looks like the iPhone in ways more than one, though it comes with a shiny chrome back, instead of the rough surface of the iPhone. The wide touchscreen comes in handy, both while watching ...
Film Screening

Cochin Film Society is screening ‘The Kite Runner’ directed by Marc Forster.

Venue: Savitha Theatre

Date: April 20

Time: 9 a. ...


The Sakshi Show

The Sakshi Show is an exhibition of works of contemporary artists from across India. Some of the artists from Kerala whose works are in the show are Bose Krishnamachari, Reji Arakkal, Riyas Komu, Baiju and Surendran Nair

Venue: ...


Art Gallery

Art aficionados

‘New Gujarat Contemporaries’, an exhibition of paintings by artists such as Bhavin Mistry, Disha Jani, Heena Mistry, Jignasa Doshi, Mehul Patel, Nikita Parekh, Nirav Patel, Palak Raval, Payal Bhalala, Ratna Gandhi, Ruchin Soni, ...


Party time

Lifestyle

A hard routine and the feel-good factor
Vidhu Johngoes through a punishing routine at B-Fit and comes out fighting fit
Beauty And Wellness

Summer hair care
Here’s how to pamper your hair
Food

Awadhi Samosa Paratha

This is not the regular paratha or the samosa but a wonderful mix of both and much more. The pastry is whole-wheat kneaded in milk and the filling a rich mix of chicken mince, cottage cheese, potatoes, cauliflower and green peas. ...


Chicken and pineapple red curry

Add oil; when it’s hot, add chicken and stir fry for 3-4 minutes till it browns; remove from wok.

Add onion, garlic and ginger to the wok and fry till it turns brown.

Add curry paste and cook for a couple of minutes. ...


Feast on grilled steaks
Steaks wait for you at Abad Plaza’s Residency
Television

Summer hits on HBO
A spectacular line up of blockbusters will be aired this month on HBO. In support of Earth Day, “An Inconvenient Truth”, a film on global warming, starring Al Gore, will be screened on April 22 at 9 p.m. HBO’s Blockbuster of the ...
Education

The hallowed royal circle

The Hangout: The Centre Circle. It’s encircled and loaded with lawns, cement benches, sculptures, trees, endless verandahs and a fountain with an angel at its centre.

Rush Hour: Literally, anytime is ‘teatime’ at the ...


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