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TRAINING ROOM Good Mornings This workout helps strengthen the lower back QUICK TIP Less is best How do you keep your eating in check? Here’s one way: visualise your last meal. A recent British study found that women who were asked to write a detailed description of what they’d eaten for lunch that day snacked significantly less ... 
My FiveFrom the album ‘Gaudi’, sung by John Miles in 1985, inspired by the life and works of Antonio Gaudi, whose grand conception the La Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona remains an unfinished masterpiece. “Who knows where the ... CAMPUS HANGOUT 
The SpotWhere it’s at: A long stretch of pavement along one side of the old College of Engineering building, overlooking the canteen, the campus ATM and the sports ground. THE RELUCTANT GOURMET Fusion in the kitchen South Indian recipes are now on a gastronomic journey to the Orient FINE WINE 
Why we should be optimistic about NashikIndian wines generally leave plenty to be desired. But a visit to Nashik, the hub of the country’s wine industry, convinces me that there is plenty to be hopeful about. The vineyards in this region are impossible to miss in the valleys, ... CHEWON THIS 
ShakshoukaA widely eaten breakfast dish in Israel, and Arabic-speaking north African countries, it’s basically scrambled eggs with tomatoes. It is made by sautéing onions, and adding diced tomatoes before finally breaking in the eggs. Typical ... GOING NATIVE Keeping busy in Chennai Eleonor Daruwalla finds the city safe and friendly TECHNO STREET 
The Net in your palm: Apple iPhone Everyone's hooked to the Net these days; studies show cyber addiction has hit an all-time high. Mobile phone makers have been quick to adapt, integrating social networking into our mobile phones. JANANI KRISHNASWAMY tells you how you can surf, find f riends online, and network on your phone 
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1No time to Skype? No problem. You can now check who’s online on your Xperia X1 itself. Sony Ericsson has just added four new panels to make your X1 smarter. Want the latest news? Download the CNN panel on your phone. No need to log onto ... 
Nokia 5730 XpressMusicThe excitement is not just about the QWERTY keypad, but also the new apps that might come along. You can now sign into your Ovi account or Facebook, see which friends are online, chat and even view what music they are listening to. You can always ... 
Google AndroidAndroid is getting more popular by the day, at least among app developers. If you are an owner of the G1 already, then there are some seven apps that might make your networking fun. Most of Android apps are geo-centered. So, you can continuously ...
Gaga over gowns The gown is the girl's new best friend. And it seems to being making its presence everywhere.
How to make...Pidi kozhukkattai Low on calories this snack can be made in a jiffy SIGNATURE DISH 
Tamarind glazed duckThe chefs at Anise have given this delectable duck dish a slightly Indian touch with the tamarind glaze. This succulent breast of duck comes with braised pok choy, roast baby potatoes and served with an orange and balsamic emulsion. ...
In horror land Underworld takes you on a fantastic trip
Musical Americana Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has constantly juggled with genres
Talent hunting Quizmaster Siddharth Basu to produce a reality show soon
Tradition and beyond Kolkata’s Weavers Studio is in Chennai with its fabled woven textures and vivid hues
Nina does a Noah Wildlife filmmaker Nina Subramani says a national consciousness is needed to save the environment Three cheers! Actor Gayathri Jayaraman is back as a talent show judge on Vijay TV
TIME OUT 
Invited to teaJacaranda trees, a stream, the possibility of a mountain train chugging past, and the fact that it is named after the place where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215, make Runnymede an interesting getaway. But be warned, the Ritz it is ...
Hip hop with Slave Farm The band will also conduct a workshop Sing for a cause A talent hunt will be held to spot the best singer among the tabling community in Chennai and Puducherry Sip on fine wine An evening with a wine maker Best of two cities Stephane Herbert’s photographs of Chandigarh and Brasilia will be on show at Anna University and Apparao Gallery A slice of Spain A festival of Spanish films opens on March 23 Furthering knowledge Hindustan University hosts an International seminar on composites for aerospace applications Who’ll wear the crown? The Miss Chennai and Chennai Man contests are here YOUR WEEK 
For the summerLatha Puthana showcases salwar kameezes in cotton mull fabric, ikkat, kalamkari and kadi print. Saris in chiffon, georgette, kanjeevaram with intricate embroidery and beautifully ornate blouses are also on sale. Venue: ... 
Painting exhibitionVeena Sujeer hosts an exhibition and sale of her paintings ‘Reproductions of Ravi Verma’. Address: “Ramprasad” 4, First street, Sait Colony (Opp. Canara Bank), Egmore Date: Till March ... 
Festival offerPantaloons has attractive offers for Chithirai Tirunal. On purchase of apparel worth Rs. 2,500, customers will get a t-shirt (worth Rs. 499), for just Rs.99. Pantaloons has casual wear, ethnic wear, formal wear, party wear and sportswear, for ... 
ExhibitionPrakriti Foundation and Lalit Kala Akademi present Vijayanagara: Splendour in Ruins, an exhibition of rare photographs from the Alkazi Foundation for the Arts. Venue: Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre Address: 4, ... 
Chic collectionXOCO’s new collection focuses on club and party wear, which includes short skirts, the classic little black dress, hot-pants, bustiers and tops. Prices range from Rs. 795 to Rs. 4995. Venue: Silkworm Boutique ... TUBE WATCH 
DogfightThe film, directed by Nancy Savoca, stars Lili Taylor. The story is about losing innocence and discovering love. In November 1963, four young marines in San Francisco celebrate their last night before leaving to fight in Vietnam with a ...
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