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Riding the music wave
Hemachandra talks to Neeraja Murthy about his new look and his deepest desire
Columns

GOING NATIVE
Like it or lump it
Dell Director delights in dal roti, yoga and celebrations
Beauty And Wellness

METROWORKOUT
Stretch, at work
Sangeetha Devi Dundoobreaks the monotony of office with a workplace workout and feels refreshed


TRAINING ROOM
Lighter weights or heavier weights?
Combine weight training with cardiovascular training to burn more calories
QUICK TIPS
Proteins, carbs and fats

The value of eating the right kind of foods cannot be overemphasised. It’s your ticket to good health and fitness.

The following are some of the food stuffs that anyone with a physically active lifestyle should consume in ...


Have a heart!
Healthy heart awareness programme
Food

Eat like the Japanese
Why most of the world’s centenarians are in Japan? Read on to know…
Food for fun
Savour the South at Spice Junxion
BEST RECIPE
Steamed Methi Manchuria

Cut the roots of methi bunches and wash the leaves with small stems thoroughly. Cut them into small pieces.

Grind garlic cloves and green chillies. Add this paste to the leaves. Add salt, jeera powder and gram flour. Now mix all this ...


QUICK FIX
Chettinad Chicken

Wash the chicken thoroughly, chop it into fine pieces and smear the pieces with turmeric powder and salt. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, poppy seeds, green chillies and curry leaves to it. ...


FINE WINE
The Big Bs of wine
Invited to lunch with Gaia Gaja, the comely and accomplished daughter of Italy’s groundbreaking winemaker Angelo Gaja, I was hoping to drink one of the winery’s famous Barbarescos. In retrospect, it was foolish to expect to be served ...
Books

Building life
Subroto Bagchi shares his thoughts on his book
Cinema

NOW SHOWING

Akshay Kumar is clearly the king of box office these days. Judging from the initial returns his latest Singh is Kinng is likely to be a winner too. Directed by Anees Bazmi and produced by Vipul Shah, the film ran into a note of controversy ...
Music

Those that almost made it:
(Achal Ashwin is a student at the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai)


MY FIVE

Originally a Christian hymn written by Eleanor Farjeon, this song was made popular by Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens). The piano intro is captivating, while Cat Stevens’ voice has a razor sharp feel to it. Though this song is ...


Brian Hyland

Many artists like The Shadows and The Everly Brothers have recorded their versions of this song, but Brian Hyland’s rendition gave it worldwide fame in 1962. Every wannabe guitarist/singer would love this song: an ideal way to melt the ...


Pantera

All right, time to up the tempo just a wee bit. This is the ultimate ‘in your face’ number, proving that you don’t need to use obscenities to convey your displeasure (to put it mildly). When you listen to this song, strange ...


Everly Brothers

This one is sure to set the waterworks rolling; ample proof that you do not need complicated lyrics to convey the meaning of a song clearly. With the most basic of lyrics, the Everly Brothers make you realize the dangers of falling in love and ...


Medicis

Medicis is one of the best metal bands that India has produced. ‘Dead of Night’ is an original composition, not readily available on the internet. When front man Julien sings out, ‘I’ve been left by all that surrounds ...
Arts And Entertainment

No frills, just the art
Revathi makes her debut on stage, and wants to keep it simple and forthright
Miscellany


Events

Gurjari sale

Vivid, vivacious and vibrant — the traditional crafts of Gujarat, exclusive ethnic cotton items are on sale.

Venue:Institution of Engineers (India), Visvesaraya Bhavan, Khairatabad.

Date: Till August 15; 10.30 ...


Wood-fired food

Hotel Ista and its Executive Chef Subhrajit Bardhan, brings to Hyderabad ‘Al Forna’ – a promotion of food cooked in its wood-fired oven. ‘Al Forna’ features wood grilled salmon, tenderloin steaks, cheesy baked ...


Lepakshi treats

The Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium is organising a Sravanamasam Saree Mela and offering a 20 per cent discount.

Venue: The emporium premises, Gunfoundry

Date: Till August 27

Assam cane furniture exhibition is ...


Film festival

Alliance Francaise is holding a festival of French film director and screenwriter Eric Rohmer’s films. Rohmer is regarded as a key figure of post-war New wave cinema and is a former editor of the influential French film journal, Cahiers ...


Passion play

An exhibition of drawings and paintings by G. Venkatesh in aid of mentally and physically challenged children.

Venue: Kalahita Art Foundation, Nagarjuna Hills

Date: Till Aug ...


Winners at Kalakriti

Works of winners of the “French Embassy Krishnakriti Fellowship” 2008-2009 — Mrinmoy Debbarma, Dhrupadi Ghosh and Reji Arackal on display.

Venue: Kalakriti Art Gallery, Road No. 10, Banjara ...


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