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P for Pondy, P for Pride
As MetroPlus turns two, DEEPA H RAMAKRISHNAN talks to a few Puducherrians on what the town means to them
People

Around the world on a scooter!
Retired Major General R. K. Jain has zipped across the globe on his 100 cc scooter


Big sister of style
Neeta Lulla, the designer behind some of Shilpa Shetty's clothes in "Celebrity Big Brother", continues to grab attention with her inimitable fashion sense
Columns

Optimism all around
What strategy does India plan to adopt in the four-nation one-day series which begins in Chennai on February 21? Ask skipper Mithali Raj
People

Nice man on the move
Despite his larger-than-life voice, Kailash Kher is a humble man, reticent about his success
Pets Care

The hound of Chippiparai
Chippiparais are excellent hunting dogs. But they also make great pets
Beauty And Wellness

Listen to your heart
More and more women are getting diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases. That's the new reality, says Hema Vijay
It's a matter of health
When it comes to cooking oil, here are some healthful alternatives
Change in your cycle?
If your periods get irregular, it's time to consult your gynaecologist
Profiles

Scripting success
Books can change the world, says French writer Marie Darrieussecq who was in the city recently
Cinema

`The audience has raised the bar'
Actors Vishal and Jeeva on movies and masti
Trendsetter
Gautam Menon, who has had a hat trick of hits — "Minnale", "Kaakha Kaakha" and "Vetayadu Vilayadu" — is back with "Pachaikili Muthucharam" starring Sarath Kumar, Jyothika, Milind Soman and new face Andrea. The story is about a medical ...
Sibi as Lee
Films based on various games such as cricket, hockey, football and athletics seem to be the new flavour of Bollywood and Kollywood. Releasing this Friday is the Prabhu Solomon-directed "Lee" with Sibiraj, Prakash Raj and Nila in the lead. ...
Edge-of-the-seat thriller
"Eklavya — The Royal Guard," directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Amitabh plays the title role of Eklavya, the guardian of an ancient dynastic legacy who has spent his entire life serving the royal family of Rajasthan, closely guarding their ...
Romance rules
Hollywood makes soft Valentine movies every year that go on to become runaway hits. This year, it was "Music and Lyrics" which is about a washed out singer (Hugh Grant) who is given a couple of days to compose a chart-topping hit for an admiring ...
A movie kind of love
With Valentine's Day just gone by, it was the best time for this OST anniversary cover. Romeo +Juliet: Music From The Motion Picture (10th Anniversary Edition) features the flick's hit soundtrack. The 18 track collection features original ...
How life changed after that Friday
S. HUSSAIN ZAIDI, the man who penned the book on which Anurag Kashyap's film "Black Friday" is based, talks about how the book came about and life after the great exposure
Music

Beat Street
Glamour and music greet buffs on the stands
CHORDS & NOTES
This four CD collection is a wholesome anthology of jazz from the land of the Danube. While the first two cover modern Jazz, CD 3 combines ethno jazz with the avant-garde. CD 4 is vocal jazz with space dedicated to both youth jazz and ...
Food

Royal recipe
This mutton curry has a strong Mughal influence
Watch how they eat
Children may eat more in larger groups
Television

Twice lucky!
An Ekta Kapoordiscovery, Panchi Bora stars in a lead role in Balaji Telefilms' "Kayamath"
Some more hot Koffee
Karan Johar is back with an enviable list of stars for his show
Travel

Holland for kids
You don't have to be over 18 to have fun in this wonderful place, says APARNA KARTHIKEYAN
A different viewpoint
An Ooty you've never seen before, writes SUBHA J RAO
Education

A touch of class
An ability to think out of the box sets some teachers apart
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