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It’s payback time
CHATLINE AID-India, a team of young Indians, works with a passion to bring about social change in the country. SUDHISH KAMATHreports
Sport

Buy CSK merchandise
Shop for IPL teams’ goods on eBay
Columns

Indoor Auditorium Steps
Rush Hour: Saturdays and during cultural fests and other inter-collegiate events

Where it’s at: Across from the mess hall, the stores and the open air theatre (OAT)

What’s to love:

The large ...


My five Michael R. Burch

My number one song of all time is One by U2. Have there ever been better, more soul-searing lyrics than: “Have you come here for forgiveness?/Have you come to raise the dead?/Have you come here to play Jesus/To the lepers in your ...


GOING NATIVE
‘A different way of life’
Talia Hoskin finds the experience of living here fascinating
Food

THERELUCTANT GOURMET
From pasture to plate
Around the world, there’s an urge to know how animals are reared and killed before they land on the dining table
CHEWON THIS
Ropa vieja
Literally, old clothes in Spanish, ropa vieja is beef cooked so tenderly that it falls apart resembling rags. The dish makes use of a sofrito, which is a sauté of onions, garlic and green pepper made beforehand and used to flavour various ...
SIGNATURE DISH
Sambar-idli
255, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane (Branches also at T. Nagar, Velachery and Central Railway Station)

Tel: 28487181

Now, who can figure out the magic ingredient that makes Ratna Café’s sambar-idli taste ...


MYGRANDMA'S RECIPE
How to make...Angaaya podi
A fast cure for an upset tummy
Food bytes
http://realmomkitchen.blogspot.com/
Cricket combo
Barista Lavazza has come up with a cricket combo offer during the IPL T20. The “Cricket combo” comprises a veg or non-veg sandwich with cappuccino or Barista, priced at Rs 100. The offer is on till May 24 at all Barista Lavazza ...
Pitch and the pitcher
Kingfisher and Black & White restobar at The Residency on G. N. Chetty Road join hands to make this season of IPL–2 even more exciting. Every guest who orders a pitcher of Kingfisher draught will get a raffle coupon. The raffle draw ...
Cinema

PASANGA

Take this trip to a village ruled by a brat and his side-kicks. Throw in a studious lad and his inspired bunch of followers. Add to it a lyrical love story, and characters that are so real, they look like they’ll walk off the screen and ...
Music

Soulful and spunky
Penaz Masani strides the world of ghazals and pop with elan


Distinct tunes
Of the audio album of the film “Malaiyan”
Television

Fashion fiesta
Emmy-nominated competition reality series “Project Runway” returns to Discovery Travel & Living with a new crop of 15 aspiring designers. Hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum, Season 4 of the series brings designers who compete to ...
Tress tales
Watch your favourite Barbie movies on Pogo
Krishna calls kids
“Little Krishna”, an animated series, begins on May 11 on Nick
Kingdom of the Blue Whale

Supported by the National Geographic Society, the world’s eminent blue whale scientists embark on a revolutionary mission — find, identify and tag Californian blue whales.

They also use the DNA samples to confirm the sex of ...
Style

Sporty in water
Monokinis and bikinis are for the silver screen. Comfort rules over style in the city pools
Miscellany


Travel

The hills are alive
The stillness of the shola forest and the dreamy landscape engulfs me as I drive towards the resort, set away from the bustle. And, it offers a whole lot of options - nature photography, bird and butterfly watching and trekking through the steep ...
Events

Exhibition

Children’s theatre

Applause Theatric Activities presents a children’s play “The Sleepover Tale”. Entry is free.

Venue: Top Storey, Alliance Française of Madras

Address: 24, College Road, ...


Designer wear

Karmaa introduces a new range of designer kurtis from Jaipur – Yellow.

Venue: Karma…The Fashion Store, Taas Mahal

Address: 10 Montieth Road, Egmore (Adjacent to Cake Walk)

Time: 11.30a.m.- ...


Music night

Crafts fair

Jaipur textiles organises an Orissa handicrafts and handlooms fair. Elegant saris, carved woodwork, terracotta and bronze artefacts are on display.

Venue: Kamanuri Art Gallery

Address: 18 Arundale Beach Road, ...


Photo exhibition

Alliance Française hosts a photo and video exhibition by Francoise Berot.

Venue: AFM Gallery, Alliance Française

Address: 24, College Road, Nungambakkam

Date: May 11-31 ...


Raise a toast to mom
CELEBRATION Treat your mother to an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience on May 10
When RJs clash
Watch a celebrity cricket match
Weekend bonanza
Watch a documentary on 9/11 and “The Man Who Came to Dinner” today
A fun evening out
The Rebelz have come out with their sixth production, “Two to Tango”, on May 17 at ‘Top Storey’, Alliance Française, Nungambakkam. The timings for the show are 2.30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

“Two to ...


Go Thai!
Experience Thai cinema at the festival organised by the Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation
People

The mystery of Mallory
Was Sir Edmund Hillary the first person to climb Everest? Or was it George Mallory? Jeffrey Archer’s latest bestseller “Paths of Glory” weaves fact and fiction to create an interesting tale of one man’s obsession. The author, who undertakes a tour of India to share his experience writing the book, explains his fascination for Mallory
Health

QUICK TIP
The folate advantage

Don’t forget folate. Folate is found in orange juice, green vegetables, cantaloupe and whole-grain foods, including those enriched with folic acid such as breads, cereals, pasta and rice. Shown to improve alertness in adults, the B ...



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