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Group of 20 turns 25
Members of JCI Madurai Meenakshi are aware of their capabilities and have proved that they can excel in a men’s world, writes S.S. Kavitha
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METRO MAIL
RLT - A Rich Treasure

The Road Less Travelled feature in the The Hindu-Metroplus brought to light many wonderful places that we have not cared to take note of.

Ms. Soma Basu deserves all our praise and appreciation for bringing out, in her own style, the ...


VOICE YOUR VIEWS: COOL SOLUTIONS FOR A HOT SUMMER
Drink water
Responses to this column have been overwhelming, as always. This week we welcome your views on ‘Ten minutes extra time for board examinations’ Send in your responses (not exceeding 150 words) before March 11 to the Metroplus, The Hindu, 1 47/2A, 80-Feet Road, K.K. Nagar, Madurai-20 or mail to maduraimetro@thehindu.co.in along with your passport size colour photograph.
Dog days

A hot summer is fast approaching. Due to global warming, summer days are going to be dog days for us. It is better to wear loose fitting cotton garments and avoid tight dresses woven in wool, polyester and nylon. Tender coconut water and fruit ...


Lead healthy life

The best cool solution for a hot summer is to drink coconut water and eat fresh vegetables. We can soak tulsi leaves in a pot of water and drink it. Consuming ‘venthayam’ soaked in water will also help. Have a thatched shed to ...


Simple tips

Staying cool in summer is fairly easy if a few simple tips are followed. Wear only cotton clothes during the next four months. Drink plenty of (cool) water to avoid dehydration. Avoid stepping out in the sunlight, whenever possible. Otherwise, ...


Open windows

Usually, summer season starts from April. It will be good for health to take cool water during April-June. A minimum of 5 to 10 glasses of plain water should be taken in the day daily. Butter milk, lemon and water melon juice are natural ...


Plant trees

As summer is fast approaching, people should prepare themselves to face it. Simple measures can yield better results. Vegetarian food has a better control over osmo-regulation and it should be a major part of our eating habit during summer. ...
Beauty And Wellness

Ask Shahnaz
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in

Despite using shampoo and conditioner twice a week my hair continues ...


Not really Happy Feet!
Why do many women suffer from aching feet?
FITNESS TALK
Intense exercises increase creativity
Weight training also regulates output of hormones
Issues

The brash pack
Kids pick up foul language from just about anywhere. But it’s the responsibility of schools and parents to nip this tendency in the bud,
Food

Some sight savers
Today nutrition researchers are trying to find a link between what we eat and the long-term health of our eyes
Goodies for the foodies
Visit Carnivall for quality food at affordable cost in a perfect ambience
Television

The war is on!
After Ramayan, get ready for yet another epic saga, Mahabharata
Simran all set to sizzle
With a new series, “Simran Thirai”, starting on Jaya TV, the popular film heroine switches to the small screen
Saluting the human spirit
NatGeo’s ‘Trapped’ is on the remarkable survival and rescue of people who chose life over death


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