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ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ... MAGIC COMPANY
Beyond a pretty picture Photographer Mahesh Nair talks about his book on photography
VOICE YOUR VIEWS: ALL WORK, NO BREAK 
They said itThe topic for the next Voice Your Views column scheduled for May 28 is “Does cricket need cheer leaders?” Send your responses before May 24 by post (The Hindu, Metroplus, 859/860, Anna Salai, Chennai-2) or email metro@thehindu.co.in Your responses should not exceed 100 words and should be accompanied by a colour passport size photograph. Routine is tiring All work, no break is the new mantra. Following a hectic and similar routine over a long period can be tiring. Change is necessary. It is physically and mentally refreshing. J. Pratap Singh ... 
Then and nowA friend of mine who works in an IT company keeps complaining “all work, no break!” Three years ago when he was looking for a job, after completing his education, he used to complain “all break, no work.” Life’s ... 
Two kindsThere are two ways people approach work. Some people strictly work eight hours a day, five days a week and putting in extra hours is a big no. Such people take frequent breaks to relax. For the second kind, work is always an easy yoke to carry ... 
Modern challengesFor Indians, the slogan should be “more work, less break” because holidays are maximum in this country. We need to increase the number of hours of working to meet global challenges. M. ... Celebrate work Lucrative offers, hectic work schedules, reduced time frames, fancy lifestyles and unending needs have made sure that we spend most of our time working for money completely oblivious to the need for taking a short break in-between. But thanks ... What’s hard work? In this competitive world ‘all work, no break’ is not equal to hard work. Hard work is optimum work in the prescribed time. Work should not be a physical strain but satisfying and the effort should lead to positive results. ... Quality matters Official break Stiff competition means to face challenges. At the same time, no company can afford to lose its efficient workers by making them work so hard that they fall ill or shift job. As the economy grows, companies will need to think of sabbaticals ... Five-day week It was our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi who introduced five-day week in Central Government offices to improve the efficiency and in the interest of the employees. Many State Government offices followed suit. Today, in the IT, BPO and call ... Students’ plight Look at the plight of students today who are under constant pressure to excel. After tenth and twelfth standards examinations, without a break, children are made to join various coaching classes for professional courses. Srinatha ... Beating stress A walk or a chat with colleagues/friends or a long drive can be a good break. If someone is stuck with a problem at work for a long time, the best way to arrive at a solution is to relax for sometime and then resume work. Taking breaks ... 
ImbalanceFor most people work-life balance seems to be taking a backseat. Stress, depression, and hypertension are some of the perils of the modern lifestyle. A holiday or a break from the monotonous routine helps to get back to work with renewed ...
Homing in on Om Renowned actor Om Puri, who has just taken over as chairman of the National Film Development Corporation, reveals his plans for the organisation SRK vs. Big B Debutant director Vivek Sharma on working with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan
Mid-sized marvel This week we compare the economical Dzire, Logan and Indigo and help you make a choice All charged up Will the small Reva-i, an EV, prove a competent alternative to conventional cars Virtual Mechanic Car and bike questions? We have the answers MAN AND MACHINE Respectable Ford After many years, Bharat is driving around in his Ford with head held high Up hill, down dale Cruising through mountain roads is fun but you need to exercise caution 
Scaled-down Audi Q5For those who think that the Q7 is too much car for them, German car maker Audi has come up with a scaled down offering in the form of the Q5. Audi will strengthen its presence in the SUV segment this year, with the launch of the Q5, ...
Chords & NotesTanav 2, another one launched under the Music Therapy series of Times Music for peace and “frees your mind from all the knots and stress that bind the free spirit of mankind,” says the accompanying literature. Positive energy ...
Know your traditions Anju Poddar’s new book Our Festivals Our Traditions helps you stay connected to your roots Adding wings to similes Pavan K. Varma on his recent English translation of Gulzar’s poetry
Carved to perfection An exhibition of artwork using precious stones
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