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Game, set and match
CHATLINE Shuttlers Chetan Anand and Jwala Gutta speak to SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO about life on and off the court
Columns

Shuttlers Inc.

* Despite losing the finals at the Belgium Grand Prix, his win at the German Grand Prix pushed his world ranking to 15 from 22.

* Jwala stands 22 in world ranking for doubles and 28 in singles. The seven time national doubles champ won ...


The French connection
Knowing not one Hindi word two decades back, S. Somasundaram is now Dilli's theatrewallah
THE FOODFILE -- THE RELUCTANT GOURMET
Enter the gastrosexual
Trend Marketing men take aim at the upwardly mobile young male to push a new range of kitchen products
‘Dostana’ collection
Pantaloons has announced the launch of ‘Pantaloons Dostana Collection’, a range of exclusive apparel, that captures the look of Dharma Productions’ Dostana, which stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and ...
Eat right during pregnancy
A healthy diet contributes to a successful pregnancy. Read on...
Fight the blues
Pregnant women with symptoms of depression are at increased risk for premature delivery, a new study has found.

The report, published online in Human Reproduction, used a 20-question depression scale to interview 791 ...


CAUGHT SNAPPING
Infectious trance
Making the audience go wild with their infectious beat
Party with Mika
T- Series launches a foot-tapping Party Special with Mika
Win a prize

Readers are encouraged to send in their sightings: bloopers, UFOs or anything out of the ordinary they have snapped.

Send your photographs to metrocontest@gmail.com titled CaughtSnapping ...


Himesh rocks
Himesh Reshamiya is back with his ‘Karzzzz’ concert
Second shaadi
Marriage in our country is considered a bond for life. But with changing times, many are now open to the idea of not continuing with a bad marriage.

While some remain single after divorce, others opt for remarriage. Finding a match for a ...


CAMPUS HANGOUT
Eye-catching circle with echo point
Where it’s at: As the name suggests, before you enter the hallowed portals of the inter-connected buildings

Rush hour: After the gruelling round of classes in the evening, anytime after 4. 30 p.m.

What’s ...


A slice of tube life
The play manages to evoke the universal from one situation
TECHNO STREET
Finger-typing good
QWERTY TOUCH Some are smooth and curvy, others slim and stylish: gadget makers are exploring new ways to make their QWERTY phones more attractive and user-friendly. JANANI KRISHNASWAMY tries her hand on a few and tells you what to look for
Pause, rewind and record
TV Tata Sky Ltd has launched Tata Sky+
Experience the difference Asus M930

Be warned: it’s going to be a totally different experience. The M930 offers two input options — the usual numeric keypad if you are used to T9 or a full QWERTY at the press of a key. The keys are spacious, but the space between the ...


FITNESS FORUM -- METRO WORKOUT
Block, punch and throw ’em down
Jukaado is more than just packing a combination of punches and kicks, discovers SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO
TRAINING ROOM
All about crunches
For those who want taut abdominal muscles
QUICK TIP
Warm up the right way
Weight training, when used properly, can improve flexibility, according to the ‘Scientific Basis of Athletic Conditioning.’

The key is to train every muscle through its full range of motion.

Changing the training routine ...


MUSIC MATTERS
My Five

This is a song that epitomises Blink 182’s music. Recorded before the band came into the mainstream, the scratchy vocals, and insanely quick drumming gives you a perfect glimpse of the band’s character. ‘Dammit’ is the ...
Beauty And Wellness

It takes the breath away
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a condition when breathing becomes difficult
Food

BEST RECIPE
Bitter gourd and beans curry
Chef comments: G. Suseela. Rani has sent a very good and healthy recipe of bitter gourd and bean curry. It’s very creative and tasty. My compliments to her.

Pradeep Khosla Executive chef, Taj ...


QUICK FIX
Figs and smoked chicken salad

Cut the figs into halves with the stalk. Marinate them with balsamic vinegar, salt and olive oil.

Tear the iceberg lettuce into pieces.

Soak in ice cold water to make it crunchy.

Once crunchy, remove the lettuce and drain ...


Go guavas!
Pureed and chilled guavas make a mousse
SIGNATURE DISH
Shrewsbury cookies

Call it shortbread or Shrewsbury cookies, those living in Begumpet vouch for cookies baked at this place. What’s so special about these non-descript cookies, we wonder, as we bite into them. We are told that these cookies come with no ...


Adobo
A hugely popular dish in the Philippines; in fact, you can call it the national dish.

Usually made from pork or chicken or a combination of both, it is slow cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. It may then ...
Television

Dose of drama
Star World has special shows this month
Events

YOUR WEEK
Silver furniture

Beds and chairs, coffee tables and dining tables, diwans and couches, mirror frames and dressing tables, sofa sets, swings, temples, and cutlery as well, all in silver, inspired by royalty, make a rich statement of class and style. They form ...


Bridal wear

An exclusive exhibition launches bridal wear by Puja Arya and Nida Mahmood. Nida’s collections are young and have a definite grunge element to them. She has her own design label ‘Nida for SKIN’. Puja Arya focuses on ...


Street food

The spice trail of India is yours to be savoured. There is a wide selection of chaats and goodies from various cities of India with the package starting from Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1600 that includes unlimited wine and beer.

Venue: ...


Punjab special

This Punjabi food festival is not limited to the ‘Singhs and the Kings’ but promises to tickle the taste palate of every foodie in town.

Venue: Utsav restaurant, Secunderabad

Date: Till November ...


Wondrous weaves

Tea time delights

The new hi-tea menu, at an affordable price targeting college students and young executives, is just what you needed to spice up those lazy afternoons. Dig into a range of sandwiches, thin crust pizzas, pakodas and cookies served with your ...


NOW SHOWING
Quantum of solace

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in the 22nd instalment of the super-successful franchise. Craig, looking icy-cool and capable as Bond, is on a mission to hunt out the person responsible for the death of his beloved Vesper. While the suave ...


TUBE WATCH
Mumbai Calling

This HBO exclusive series premiere tonight. The series takes a hilarious look at the (non) working of Mumbai call centre, as seen through the eyes of a desi Englishman forced back to his motherland, played by Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Equator ...
Rediscovering a literary giant
A poetry reading session was graced by Jeet Thavil’s presence in the city


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