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Big on AdventureAnarrow dusty path leads up to the Zest Big Beach Resort off the Cuddalore Highway near Puducherry. If the name doesn't excite you, a visit to the resort definitely will. Once inside the resort you are far way from the heat and pollution. ... FITNESS FORUM: METRO WORKOUT Swordfighting for fitness The CHERAMAM workout puts PRINCE FREDERICK in the middle of a battlefield TRAINING ROOM Insulin-resistant? Weight training could help EXERCISE Regulating blood sugar is vital to good health, body shape and high energy levels QUICK TIP Why you should go to the gym “Why go to gym when you can buy the equipment and set up one in your personal room?” That sort of argument is often made, especially by equipment manufacturers. This is pure sales promotion, which ignores the motivational part ... THE FOODLINE: THE RELUCTANT GOURMET A vegetarian wow Osteria at Deccan Plaza is completely vegetarian. The menu is extensive, the interiors warm and rustic FINE WINE 
The great wine robbery?Two studies on wine, which portray consumers as suckers taken in by a manipulative wine industry have received much attention in the press, including a recent story in the New York Times, which at least six people sent to my ... CHEW ON THIS 
Miso soupA Japanese staple; in its simplest version, it consists of a stock (dashi) to which softened miso paste is added. The choice of miso (a thick paste made by fermenting rice, barley and soya beans) determines the colour and flavour of the soup, ... QUICK FIX 
Sukhi mattar mushroomHeat oil in a pan, add whole jeera, ginger and garlic paste and sauté for five minutes. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt and cook for another two minutes. Add green peas and cook till the water ... SIGNATURE DISH 
Crackling SpinachAs the possibly most popular dish in the city’s most popular Chinese restaurant, Crackling Spinach deserves a mention. The spinach is deep fried and what the dish lacks in subtlety, it makes up in an obvious easygoing appeal. ... Some slim secrets Here’s how you can stay slim forever 
My FivePerhaps one of the most popular ballads in the world of pop and Western music is strangely not in English! Besame Mucho is a Spanish song written in 1940 by a 16-year-old girl, Consuelo Velazquez. Its romantic melody and infectious rhythm have ... Food Bytes A number of people whip batter and pound dough for stress relief. The founder of the ‘Canela And Comino’ blog was no different. “On difficult days, I found myself in the kitchen with a large pot of Chicken Chipotle Stew, loaves ... CAMPUS HANGOUT 
The tree islandYou could call this the ‘hidden hangout’. Tucked away behind the main block of the college, and right by the little corner guest house that’s hardly ever used, this spot never sees much traffic, faculty or otherwise. ... TECHNO STREET 
Going BlackBerryOnce it was synonymous with business, a sort of a PC on the go. Today, with a lot of out-of-the-box support for a wide variety of applications and its hi-tech design, the BlackBerry is fast becoming a fashion statement. JANANI KRISHNASWAMYgives you t he low-down on three high-end models 
BlackBerry CurveBy far, the biggest selling BlackBerry smart phone to date. Coming in a liquid silver finish, the BlackBerry Curve is the smallest and lightest BlackBerry phone to come with a full QWERTY keyboard. It’s packed with all the BlackBerry ... 
BlackBerry PearlThe small yet powerful BlackBerry Pearl is a stylish, multifunctional smart phone which promises to be the phone for people who want to make the most of their personal and professional lives. With an inbuilt GPS combined with WayFinder Navigator, ... Choosing a BlackBerry Decided to buy a BlackBerry? However, choosing the right one is a challenge. You’ll have to find one which will suit you best. With similar features and characteristics, it’s the size, height and weight of the BlackBerry that you need ... CAUGHT SNAPPING 
Win a prizeReaders are encouraged to send in their sightings: bloopers, UFOs or anything out of the ordinary they have snapped. Send your photographs to caughtsnapping @gmail.com along with a caption, your address and contact number. The ...
Be a special invitee Win a ticket to watch the band Coldplay perform live in London 
Morning with musicRe-discover musician Kurt Cobain on Vh1 Sunday Brunch on June 1. Kick-start the month with one of the most fêted musicians the world has ever known. For his 14th birthday, his uncle gave him the option of a guitar or a bicycle as a gift; he ...
Tackling a pet problem New episode of ‘Heavy Petting’ on NDTV Good Times tomorrow
Join the quitter’s club A photo exhibition will highlight Can Stop’s anti-smoking campaign All under one roof Here are three exhibitions to take care of your home, office and construction requirements Script success To identify the best scriptwriter for Bollywood YOUR WEEK 
Jazz concertAlliance Française of Madras and Taj Coromandel host an evening of jazz “Fire and Forget”, an Afro-Cuban-Jazz-Funk concert. The artistes performing are Julien Lourau on the saxophone, Eric Lohrer on the guitar, Sylvain Daniel ... Book launch Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan present the book launch of Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann. It’s the story of the intertwined lives of two remarkable 19th Century Germans — the polymath Alexander von ... Best foot forward Ten participants have made it to the grand finale of the Hip Hop Hustler, a contest launched by Renaissance Dance Works and SS Music. The final show comprises dance numbers by the participants and an audio-cum-video presentation that will ... Auditions for musical The Hot Shoe Dance Company is staging the musical Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in September. Auditions will be held for dancers, singers, actors, gymnasts and jugglers. Venue: O2 Health ... SUMMER SPECIAL 
Film festival for kidsAlliance Française de Madras presents a children’s film festival from June 2 to June 6 (6.30 p.m.) at its auditorium. The films to be screened include “My Father’s Glory” by Yves Robert based on the novel by Marcel ... NOW SHOWING 
Indiana jones and The Kingdom of the crystal skullSo Indy is 65 and is back, cracking his bull whip and setting off quests with sidekick in tow. This time the evil lady is Irina Spalko, a KGB agent who wants to harness the powers of the pre-Columbian crystal skull for her own nefarious deeds. ... TUBE WATCH 
A date with romanceWatch the curtain raiser of the new romance reality show, Vodafone MTV Splitsvilla, on MTV today at 7 p.m. The show is about two sexy guys looking for love among 20 hot girls who compete not just for love, but fame, money and a chance to become ...
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