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Swami and friends
Frenchman Christian Fabre wears saffron… and runs a hugely successful fashion business out of Chennai, says SHONALI MUTHALALY
People

GOING NATIVE
“A satisfying stay”
Thanks to his work, Walther is aware of social and economic issues prevalent in Indian villages
Columns

Loco Moco
A fast food staple and a favourite of Hawaiians. Deconstructed, it’s a very simple dish: a fried egg or two and a hamburger patty on top of a bed of rice served with brown gravy.

Variations on the theme include bacon, ham, spam, ...
Arts And Entertainment

Crafts from cash
Haji Noman uses currency to style his origami art
Lifestyle

Ethnic range

Handicrafts, handloom and precious and semi-precious jewellery are available at the Artisan’s Fair. On display are Jaipur paintings, terracotta and papermache idols, meenakari gift articles, furniture, wood carving panels, cotton saris ...


Cool collection

Looking for something light and lovely? Maanasa presents a collection of saris and dress materials for the season.

Venue: 24, First Cross Street East, Shenoynagar

Date: June 12 to ...


Shop till you drop

The young and the old will be spoilt for choice at the MetroPlus Lifestyle show that is on till June 9 (10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.) at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam. Rows and rows of stalls display products not just from across India but ...


Cotton that cares
New Delhi-based Svaasa’s exhibition of organic cotton clothes for babies
Beauty And Wellness

METRO WORKOUT
Breathless, but not exhausted
SRIYA NARAYANAN goes for a BODY JAMMING session and comes away energised
TRAINING ROOM
Tall claims and the real truth
There are no shortcuts to burning fat or building muscle. Perseverance is the key
QUICK TIP
Weight training and bone growth
Can exercises help people increase their height? And a related question, will weight training stop bone growth?

There are some who say yes, but scientists disagree. Height is genetically pre-determined and nothing can be done to alter it. ...


Want to live longer?
Then, it’s a good idea to reduce your diet
Cinema

NOW SHOWING

Ram Gopal Varma sullied his reputation with “Aag”, a take-off on “Sholay” that never was. Here is time for redemption with “Sarkar Raj”, a sequel to his own “Sarkar” that brings the Bachchan trio ...


Time for a start
Newcomer Vishakha on “Hum Sey Hai Jahaan”
Music

MY FIVE

Because, Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog are no longer even remotely fresh to listen to. If you want to celebrate the genius of Elvis, you need to listen to the uncut studio recordings or the live versions. Oh, the ease with which he sings. He ...
Food

THE RELUCTANT GOURMET
Knead for bread
The passion for baking bread, seems to be slowly, but insidiously infecting the world


QUICK FIX - CHEF GIOVANNA
Risotto and corona beans

Heat extra virgin oil and sauté onion and garlic, add the rice and mix it.

Pour the white wine and reduce it. Add vegetable stock and saffron.

Finish with butter and a lot of parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning and put it in a ...


FOOD BYTES
The Urban Foodie blog “is the growing sapling of a recipe, food news and foodie meeting place,” according to its creator Mia, who says she “planted” it in March 2008, and expects it to “grow into a mighty tree over ...
Television

TUBE WATCH
On the Job2
Time to chase your dreams and take your pick from a variety of alternative careers such as fashion photography, promo production and visual merchandising each week. MTV will help you find your dream internship in 13 fun and offbeat careers on ...
True Buddy
TV Watch ‘Buddy’ on Nick
Travel

Naturally, it’s inviting
Tucked away off the busy East Coast Road at Pudhukuppam is the eco-friendly beach hotel Dune. Built on 30 acres, the hotel is unique for its eco-friendly amenities. Drawing inspiration from Nature, the hotel has fused modern and traditional ...
Events

Comedy time

Madras Midtown Round Table 42 presents Crazy Mohan’s “Chocolate Krishna”. Proceeds from the event will go towards “Freedom through education” project. The play, a laugh riot, revolves around Maadhu who works in a ...


Rare rudrakshas
Exhibition Of unique rudrakshas till June 12 at C.P Art Centre
Tribute to Jazz legends
The Gatt Quintet is all set to perform at the Wilmington Jazz Festival this month
Preserving ecology, a way of life here
The Raintree Hotel bags the Golden Peacock Award


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