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Madurai bows to Archer, once again
Jeffrey Archer has a steady fan following in Madurai all through the years, writes S. ABRAHAM MILLS
People

The simple Nawab
Virender Sehwag is not just another name for aggression. There is a cool and collected side to the Nawab of Najafgarh
Columns

For a glorious mane
Here’s how to grow luxurious hair


VOICE YOUR VIEWS - SMOKING AND DRINKING IN FILMS
Responsibility

Although the film industry is an entertainment-cum-commercial medium, it also has a responsibility. Glamorous superstars should co-operate with the Government in the interest of their ardent fans at large. Ordinary film fans mistake illusion ...


Create awareness

Nowadays, youngsters are addicted to films and they have their own favourite artistes. When they see their favourite stars smoke and drink, they get attracted to these bad habits and curiosity arises in them to taste alcohol and smoke ...


Ban films

It has become an unavoidable situation that people enjoy watching their heroes with cigars and drinks in films. Despite the Government ban on showing smoking and drinking in films, such scenes are shown with a warning that `Cigarette smoking ...


Misinterpretation

I fail to understand the motive behind the dangerous distortion and misinterpretation of the Union Health Minister’s genuine interest towards the well being of fellow countrymen. What is wrong in calling for a ban on smoking and drinking ...


Right move

Films have an everlasting impact in the minds of youngsters. Smoking and drinking in films have an adverse effect on their psychological state. These greenhorns take a cue from the films and adoption of the habit starts at a tender age. It was ...
Beauty And Wellness

Sneeze and sniff
Long bouts of hay fever worsen nasal passage functioning


It all starts at home
Your home may appear spotlessly clean but it is often the source of allergies and infections
Birds know what’s best
Birds instinctively pick healthiest fruit
Ask Shahnaz

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

I think I have a combination of oily and dry skin. ...
Issues

Star wars on the telly
Forget vying for the box office pie; Bollywood’s leading men are slugging it out with television shows
City Chronicles

A well that makes you well
A village that bartered light with the king
Environment

Weaving a gorilla tale
Actor Sigourney Weaver on her special bond with the magnificent gorillas of Rwanda


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