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FRAME and fame They know their style COUTURE There is no place like Cannes to broaden your fashion horizons, says JESSICA MICHAULT
QUICK TIP Carbs are okay Do you need to avoid certain food stuff such as rice or fast-acting carbohydrates if you want to burn fat? Not necessary, unless you are extremely overweight and suffer from a medical condition. Researchers say that those who train hard at ... Ooh, aah, ouch? If you experience pain after a workout, here’s what you need to do TRAINING ROOM Close grip push ups EXERCISE Try this to tighten the triceps 
My fiveA beautiful single from 2002 album ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’, which won a Grammy for Record of the Year. Originally written about and dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi for her activism in Burma, the song took on a new ... 
BaatiA type of hard, unleavened bread in the shape of small balls eaten in Rajasthan, Gujarat and parts of northern India, where it is called litti. It is usually eaten with hot dal — Rajasthan is in fact famous for its dal, baati, churma (a ... THERELUCTANT GOURMET Dosa takes new avatars Dosa Calling serves myriad varieties of dosas MYGRANDMA'S RECIPE How to make...Puzhukku Full of health and goodness Food bytes http://dineanddish.net/ TECHNOSTREET 
Keeping timeSHOWSTOPPERS A dial and two hands can tell the time; but the watches featured here are not mere instruments to mark the passing of the day. They're marvels of style and design: wearing one is like making a statement 
Ruf and tuffPorsche makes supercars, but watches? One look at the Oris RUF CTR3 and all doubts are set at bay. With barely 3000 timepieces in production, the Oris’ masterpiece is a Porsche in every sense. The eye-catching dial refl ecting the CTR3 ... Club Exclusive 
Neptune’s favourite: Tissot SEATouchThe original T-Touch was purpose-built to impress your peers and consume your rivals with jealousy. Pull it out in any pub, touch the screen and it turns into a compass, complete with the hands spiralling to point North and South, a function as ... 
TIME HONOUREDAudi celebrates its 100 years with an exclusive timepiece called the Audi Centennial. Designed in collaboration with Chronoswiss, each timepiece (and there are 100 only) is inspired by the 1930 Grand Prix racing cars dashboard, while the wheel ...
What’s so great about garlic?“And, most dear actors, eat no onions nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath.” William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) A Midsummer Night’s Dream Garlic has an ancient and well-deserved ... Eat turmeric, lose weight DIET Adding turmeric to fatty food may help you lose weight, research suggests Turkish treat A food fest showcasing Turkish kebabs and grilled fare
The Bose story Author Ravi Shankar Etteth on putting together a historical thriller 
BeatstreetFor a brief time in the mid-1920s, Louis Armstrong worked in the big band of Fletcher Henderson in New York, where he taught his colleague Coleman Hawkins the art of solo improvisation. Hawkins never forgot those lessons: from the 1930s onwards ...
Saturday flicks A couple of popular films will be screened at American Library today 
Action, the Japanese wayUTV World Movies will telecast ‘Beat’ Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Sonatine,’ a Japanese film, today, 8.30 p.m. Takeshi Kitano, who directs this story of the last days of a tough Tokyo gangster, also plays the lead in the ... 
ANGELS & DEMONSAn adaptation of Dan Brown’s novel, it is the sequel to “The Da Vinci Code”. Directer Ron Howard returns to helm the affairs and Tom Hanks reprises the role of Robert Langdon, who is summoned by the Vatican to solve a murder ... Twin treat Watch two critically acclaimed films as part of a festival on June 1 Fascinated with Bond Vishal Bharadwaj hopes to make another film based on a story by Ruskin Bond
One more from the family Singer Nikita Nigam has finally arrived Debut attempt The audio of “Eesaa”, for which newcomer Haran has scored the music, was released recently Melody with a mission V.S. Sahney’s Sufi album not only promotes the rich heritage of Punjab, but also serves the cause of the girl child
Past vs. present Vijay TV launches “Amman TRY Anda Kaalam Intha Kaalam”, a comedy show, on May 31. With Dindigul I. Leoni as a moderator and a live orchestra, it will take viewers on a satirical journey through cinema of the past and the present. ...
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A home on the backwatersWarm hellos and infectious smiles greet you and make you feel instantly at home at Anthraper Gardens, a beautiful heritage home in Cherthala. Sprawling over two acres, surrounded by backwaters, lush gardens, and coconut trees, the house is ...
Dainty DhakaisA wide variety of Bangladeshi Dhakai saris in muslin and cotton jamdani is on display at Shilpi. The store will donate five per cent of the proceeds from the sale towards relief operations in cyclone-hit West Bengal. Also available are ... 
Shake a legThe finale of the John Britto Dance Company’s summer dance camp “Summer Shakes 09” will showcase the hip hop and jazz dancing skills of 600 students aged between 5 and 50. There will also be special dance acts by the ... 
World Television Premiere—GhajiniThe film revolves around a rich entrepreneur Sanjay Singhania (Aamir Khan) who falls in love with an ad film actress Kalpana (Asin). When she successfully saves a bunch of children who are in danger, she is brutally murdered by a gang ... 
Mix and matchThere’s a new menu at Crown, the roof top restaurant at The Residency Towers. Choose from Italian and Awadhi delicacies such as gilawati kabab, fusilli alla amatriciana and spaghetti ala scoglio. Crooners Heather and Ashley will ... 
Favourite tunesAs many as 110 children and adults perform this evening at the Summer of Love II concert. They will render songs from well-known musicals. Besides performances by special guests and live bands, the audience can also participate in sing-along ... Art with heart Seven media students present “Unidad”, an art and photography exhibition. Part of the proceeds will go to Bavishya Deepam, an orphanage and rehabilitation centre for mentally challenged children. Venue: Lalit Kala ... Wah! Wah! Shye INTERVIEW Shye Ben Tzur, whose music is a blend of genres, will perform on May 30 at the EarthSync festival The spirit of liberation Pride Month is a month-long celebration of the Stonewall rebellion Listen to the A’s A concert of Rafi hits on June 6 Great bargains Event Check out Vanilla Children Place’s garage sale Showcase your writing An essay writing competition for college students
At home with words Author Manju Kapur on the challenges of writing a novel GOING NATIVE “I try to focus on the positive aspects” People Colin Yarham on his commitment to social work, and his decision to stay in India
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