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‘I’m still the son from Mylapore’
After packaging patriotism in slick music albums, Bharat Bala now brings world cinema to Indian screens. T. KRITHIKA REDDYtalks to the ad-man-film-maker
Columns

METRO WORKOUT
Just for kicks
Thanks to this TAEKWONDO workout, PRINCE FREDERICK discovers his legs are his biggest assets


QUICK FIX
Grilled fish in tomato sauce

Season the bekti with 5 gm of salt and pepper, dredge in flour and keep aside.

Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until soft and drain. Keep aside.

Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 10 seconds. Remove and cool ...


QUIP TIP
Focus on training, not chatting
It is not uncommon to see people chatting while doing their aerobics on the treadmill. However, science says that it is best if you put an end to that chatter which may actually hold back the benefits of cardiovascular training.

Scientists ...


My Five

This is post-Police Sting at his mellow, melodic best. As love songs go, there are few that have lyrics as evocative, conjuring imagery of golden barley fields swaying in the breeze and feelings of nostalgia for love past/lost. The ...


GOING NATIVE
In love with Chennai’s spirit
He wondered if he could stay here for a year. Five years later, Sebastian Galvez seems in no hurry to get back
People

Mehendi man
A forensic science graduate in London, Ash Kumar prefers to paint henna designs in a hurry for anyone who worships body art
Columns

THE FOODFILE: CHEWON THIS
Paella
Rice dish from the Valencia region of Spain, and one of the treasures of Spanish cuisine. Traditionally made with vegetables, meat or seafood, its key ingredients are rice, saffron (which gives it a wonderful golden colour) and olive oil. Paella ...
THE FOODFILE: THE RELUCTANT GOURMET
On the olive oil trail
Luminous, bright and yellow, olive oil is infused with the flavours of warm summer, fragrant rain and fresh spring
Food Bytes
How can you resist a singing chef called Raaga? Based in Gurgaon, she calls herself “a singer and cook trapped in the body of an HR professional.” Her blog, which just turned one year old, is an interesting resource for Indian food ...
SIGNATURE DISH
Grilled Fish
There’s fresh fish. Local spices. And the crash and taste of the waves. Given the atmospheric surroundings, it’s hardly surprising that the catch of the day has almost everyone hooked at this restaurant. Choose from a delicious ...
Beauty And Wellness

TRAINING ROOM
Do these devices really work?
Most people continue to be taken in by misleading ads on abdominal devices
Music

Chords & Notes
Their first album was a masterpiece. And if you expected the second album to supersede it, then you are in for some disappointment. This is not to say Journey doesn’t make for a good listen but we expected something more ...
Television

Happy twosome
A series on perfect weddings on Discovery Travel & Living
Reality tunes
SAB TV has launched Krazy Kiya Re, a music reality show. Actors Perizaad Zorabian and Sachin Pilgaonkar will judge contestants from across the country. The show will air every Friday at 8 p.m.

Krazy Kiya Re claims to have unique and whacky ...
Books

A rare and intimate biography
Patrick French says he was delighted to work with the mercurial Sir Vidia
Events

Scent of style
Here are some fragrances to make Mother’s Day special. Nina Ricci’s ‘Love in Paris’ has been launched with a springtime interpretation (Fleur de Pivoine Limited Edition 2007) in a limited edition. The floral fragrance ...


YOURWEEK
For Mother’s Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Seasons Café and Pergola. There will a 25 per cent discount on food for every table with atleast one lady and every lady dining at Accord on Mother’s Day will get a 50 per cent discount voucher. The ...


TUBE WATCH
Yeh hai jalwa
The battle is on to win the title of the Ultimate Dance Team – Vodafone Yeh Hai Jalwa. The show is hosted by two popular female leads of Indian television – Smriti Irani and Saakshi Talwar. Each jalwa team with six participants each ...
Move your body

Lourd Vijay’s Dance studio & the India Salsa Club starts a new series of summer workshop from May 11. So put on your dancing shoes and master the skills of salsa, hip hop, meringue, belly dancing, jive, bachata and other such dance ...


Diamond jewellery

This Mothers’ Day, pamper your mother with diamond jewellery from Nirvana. All Nirvana diamond jewellery is complemented by a specially designed lifetime warranty, exchange and buyback. Nirvana also offers a certificate of authenticity ...


Mommies’ Day Out

Wear your casuals, pick up your friends and drive over to Vanilla for a scrumptious bit-sized combo platter, specially designed for Mother’s Day! The menu comprising bite-sized portions including pizzas, salads, quiche, pasta pomodoro. ...


For children

The Children’s Club of P. S. Higher Secondary School conducts drawing, painting and paper craft classes till May 29 for children between five and 15 years. The Club also offers oil painting classes for 10 days for teenagers and adults. ...
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