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It's Sunset for the MoonwalkerNight birds going to bed after a round of browsing online on Thursday came across the news that wouldn’t let them sleep. Ashton Kutcher broke it to his two million plus followers on Twitter that TMZ, the website that covers the Thirty Mile Yard in Hollywood, had reported that the King of Pop was dead. Almost everyone was in denial. Soon, Twitter broke down and fans headed to websites of their most trusted media to find that almost everybody was attributing this story to TMZ, the website kn own for its notoriety to sensationalise. Until finally, around 4.30 a.m. IST, channels officially confirmed what was every fan’s worst fear. And India woke up to the bad news. That Michael Jackson — the only artiste in the world to have s TRAINING ROOM Incline bench press For a well-toned chest MUSIC MATTERS 
My Five - Jinju S.An emotional ballad that’s a heartfelt tribute to the people who uncomplainingly remain in the backstage — helping, encouraging and supporting despite their contributions almost always going unnoticed by others — while you ... THE RELUCTANT GOURMET Juice with punch Mumbai’s legendary Haji Ali Juice Centre opens a branch in the city GOING NATIVE ‘There’s an Indian rhythm to life’ Australian Lex Rogers wants to explore Chennai more and finds Tamilians gentle by nature CHEWON THIS 
PumpernickelA dark, sweet bread, of German origin, made from coarse ground rye. It is associated with Germany’s Westphalia region, though the bread is now popular elsewhere, especially in the U.S. Typically made with a sourdough starter, the acid ... MY GRANDMA'S RECIPE How to make...Fish puttu Rich in omega-3, this dish is food for the brain FINE WINE 
Wine’s greatest mistakeAt dinner the other day, a bottle of Amarone della Valpolicella fetched more attention and appreciation than the other wines served at the table, which included a famous New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and a perfectly respectable Chateauneuf du Pape. ...
Chin up, kid Strength training for children is safe
Take a food break! Return to your roots or take the Italian and Thai route in fine dining FOOD BYTES http://www.choklit.net Ever stood at a well-stocked chocolate counter and wondered what to buy? It gets especially confusing when you’re travelling abroad — and want to move beyond the usual Toblerone-Mars-Snickers route that most of us have grown up with. ... Grab a quick bite This one is for yummy vegetarian food
Life's looking up Nitin Sathya on "Muththirai" and the other films on his platter
Live like a millionaire Watch “Slumdog Millionaire” and win a trip to Dubai Girls wrestle it out Watch ‘MTV Force India…the Fast and the Gorgeous’
TIME OUT 
Riverside retreatBreaking away from the concrete jungle, Haritha Coconut Country Resort comes as a surprise package. This luxurious respite in vibrant surroundings is nestled on the banks of the Vashishta, a distributary of the Godavari River. An ...
Paper craft Expanding the concept of Sunday Kutcheri in the Park, Sundaram Finance launches ‘Weekend at the Park’, a new series of exciting events for children, at the Nageswara Rao Park, Mylapore. As part of the launch event, a ... 
Mamma Mia! It’s hereThe musical “Mamma Mia”, directed by Mithran Devanesan, will be staged in the city by the Hot Shoe Entertainment production company on July 4 and 5 Weaves and textures Of Chanderi, Maheshwari and Bagh saris at Mrignayanee YOUR WEEK 
Formal festPantaloons offers a range of formal wear in different patterns and colours. Discounts are also available. Venue: Pantaloons outlets Address: Spencer Plaza and Nelson Manickam ... 
From GujaratA sale of bandhej and block-printed fabric designed by Harish Taranglola is on. Available are suits, dupattas, saris, kurtas and bedsheets. Venue: Mini Hall II, C.P. Art Centre, Address: Eldams Road ... For family fun DakshinaChitra organises a full-day programme for the family with games, activities, food counters and a craft bazaar. There is a charge of Rs. 75 per adult, and children upto the age of 12 are admitted free. Venue: ... 
Theatre nightEvam, in association with Boardwalkers, stages ‘An Idiot for Dinner’ directed by Michael Muthu. Tickets are available at www.bookmyshow.com and at all three Landmark outlets. Venue: ... NOW SHOWING 
New YorkBollywood aspires to return on track after the strike, with this Yash Raj production set in New York in the aftermath of 9/11. Director Kabir Khan, whose “Kabul Express” failed to gather momentum after a decent initial, is taking ... TUBE WATCH 
Bachna ae haseenoMeet Raj. Who can blame him for falling in love so many times – with Mahi, Radhika and Gayatri? And, each of them teaches him a little about love and life. Mahavir HanumanElegant collection Amethyst organises a sale of elegant clothes designed by Tarun Tahiliani, Sonam Dubal, Sunita Shanker and Sapan More. Venue: Amethyst Address: 14/30 Padmavathi Road, Jeypore Colony, Gopalapuram Date: ...
TECHNO STREET: LOOK WHAT'S HERE... iPHONE APPS For Sony's latest from the Bravia series, business tools from Apple, Buffalo's slim DVD drive and Panasonic India's DVD home theatre system 
FUN UNLIMITEDGame for some great sound around? Welcome Panasonic India’s DVD Home Theatre Sound System SC-PT470. With five speakers, it provides 5.1 channel output, so you can immerse yourself in unparalleled audio quality. It features a Digital Audio ... 
BUFFALO DRIVEIt’s irritating and outright stupid to travel with an Eee PC in the name of comfort, and then lug along a DVD knapsack that is as big as your backpack, just because the netbook makers decided not to cram in a DVD drive for a price so low. ... 
SONY ZX BRAVIASony’s new telly is expensive, but exciting. Despite suffering a $1 billion loss this quarter, Sony’s on a rampage. Its latest offering is the ZX Bravia. At 9.9mm in thickness, it’s (currently) the world’s thinnest LCD ...
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