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Conquering ability
Delhiite George Abraham’s lone resolve has snowballed into a movement, finds SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY
Columns

Self-starter
Meet Manvendra Singh, the captain of the Indian blind cricket team


THE FOODFILE -- THE RELUCTANT GOURMET
An ode to Onam
Kerala roots run deep. When it comes to cooking up an onasadya there’s nothing on the table that slid straight out of a packet
Taste the queen!
When was the last time you felt refreshed after having a cup of tea flavoured with elaichi? Only yesterday? Yes, cardamom is common in our lives, as it is a native to India, but do you know cardamom is one of the most expensive spices in the ...
The hunt is on
“Indian Idol” is back
METRO WORKOUT
A perfect balance
Tai Chi is indeed moving meditation, finds Nandini Nair
TRAINING ROOM
Lowering cancer risk
Moderate workouts can reduce fat cell deposits which store dietary carcinogens
Up for the challenge
As “1920” tries to unsettle the audience, Anuj Kumar finds the debutant lead actor Rajneesh Duggal quite collected
QUICK TIP
That paunch must go

The point is anyone with a paunch, usually has a less than ideal back posture. This puts an extra strain on the lower back and weakens it.

Further, the abdominal muscles will also lack sufficient strength to do exercises such as ...


Fusion of sports and style
Cricketer Rohit Sharma on the many games of life
BLAST FROM THE PAST
 Sujata 1959
Nutan, Sunil Dutt, Lalita Pawar, Shashikala
A pleasant struggle
Young designer Joy Mitra loves to mix and match
Caste iron
“Sujata” treated a burning issue without jingoism, says Mohini Giri
Chords & Notes
Simple Plan is a Montreal-based punk-pop group that has seen platinum sales of its two albums largely because of intense touring. In fact, the two albums, one of which was the no-holds barred “No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls”, sold ...
Teri Justajoo
If you like listening to music for its soothing tune and fine lyrics, then this album of 14 scores is for your keeping. Play them while driving during peak hour, the traffic jams would not be a chore anymore. Play them while dining on a bland ...
Humour lines
Love to draw cartoons? Then read on
GOING NATIVE
Moving mountains
From hiring a full-time autorickshaw, Doris Delessard has graduated to running a full fledged company today
CAUGHT SNAPPING
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TECHNO STREET
Slim and Sexy Nokia N78
Touted as the slimmest and lightest N series handset, the N78 is a fine multimedia device. This new handset not only tells you where to go and how to get there, but also lets you click pictures, tag it to your maps and share it others. It comes ...
Lifestyle range Nokia 7610 Supernova
You can now personalise the look of your handset with a choice of exchangeable Xpress-On covers in striking colours. You even apply captured colours to the phone’s key illumination and wallpaper. It also includes a 3.2 megapixel camera, ...
Ultra-mod Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte
Made from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel in a stunning design this set packs some terrific features: tap the steel surface twice, and a clock appears; turn the device upside down to silence your calls. Plus, ...
Food

CHEF'S CORNER
Slurp and snap
Make this elegant and tasty Oriental preparation at home
New Orleans delicacies
Enjoy wholesome tastes at the New Orleans Experience
SIGNATURE DISH
Cheesecakes
Cheesecakes are rich, smooth desserts, made with a crust filled with a mixture of cottage cheese, ricotta, havarti, quark, twaróg or, more often, cream cheese with sugar, eggs and other flavourings. The filling is then baked and often topped ...
Food Bytes
Of course she realises there are more important problems in the world than a husband who shudders at greens. “The war in Iraq, global warming, the scary letter I just got from the IRS, the fact that the Gilmore Girls aren’t getting ...
Cinema

Soha, so good!
Soha Ali Khan on why she cherry-picks her roles
Miscellany


Events

YOUR WEEK
Wah Yuva!

An evening celebrating young brilliance in the world of classical arts, featuring Kavita Dwibedi (Odissi), Bijoyaditya Mukherjee (sitar) and Yamini Reddy (Kuchipudi).

Venue: Chinmaya Centre, 89, Lodi Estate

Date: ...


French Film

Director Francois Truffaut’s The Last Metro. Set in occupied France during World War II, Truffaut creates tension and drama from even the most casual of occurrences.

Venue: India Habitat ...


Book Launch

“Study Smart Score High” by Cedric M. Kenny followed by book reading and an interactive discussion with the author on effective parenting skills.

Venue: Epicentre, Gurgaon

Date: September ...


Solo Exhibition

Hindi Play

Khilona presents Clowns ‘Cry For The Moon’, an interactive musical solo performance inviting the audience to sing along with the actor and also perform on stage. Enacted & directed by V.K.

Venue: Epicentre, ...


NOW SHOWING
The Last Lear

After doing the rounds of film festivals, Rituparno Ghosh’s much anticipated film is finally here. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal, it is the story of Harish Mishra, a theatre veteran, whom a young director ...


TUBE WATCH
Jumbo Movie-Audrey Hepburn Story Part 1 & 2

It focusses on the life of Audrey Hepburn, spanning from her early childhood to the 1960s. It details her life as a Dutch ballerina, coming to grips with her parent’s divorce and enduring five hard years of living in Nazi occupation. ...


Veena Recital


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