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Rajaji and MunroAmong the historical treasures I received during these past few weeks, one of the later arrivals was Satyam Eva Jayate, a four-volume, 2000-page collection of Rajaji’s writings between 1956 and 1966. The first ... 
Able administratorAnother administrator, I’ve just heard about, had a unique distinction. V.K. Aravamudha Ayangar of the Indian Audit and Administration Service was nominated as a member of the Central Legislative Assembly in the early 1930s while continuing ... The nurse who painted I have in the past referred to Lt. Col. Charles Donovan in this column and his discovery — simultaneously with William Leishman in Britain — of the parasite that causes kala-azar. Donovan was Professor of Biology (Physiology) at the ... CITIZEN REVIEWS 
Connecting with the audience“The President is Coming” was in many ways a sad reflection of the decadent state of our society. But not once during the entire duration of the play was one put off by the profound cynical quotient. Questionable scruples, dogmatic ... Well executed but… The script had everything going for it in terms of potential. After all, one couldn’t really ask for a headier combination than President Bush and ambitious young Indians willing to do anything to meet him. And yet, the play failed to ... Cliched Interesting premise. Sharp caricatures. Effective, short episodes. Representative cross-section of urban stereotypes. Smart set. Snappy dialogues. Witty punchlines. Much laughter. Who’s going to win? Intermission already? Flagging interest. ... Flawless acting “The President is Coming” raises one question above all else: Why should India’s six best young achievers be portrayed as utter nincompoops? They are either bigots, fanatics, bimbettes, womanisers, avaricious mercenaries or ... Something missing The play ironically talks about caste-ridden villages, reservation, isolated North-East India, regionalism (Jai Maharashtra!), irrational fascination for the U.S. and English. Yet, some of the groundwork that would make it a quintessential ...
The best book is… Book lovers can vote online for the Golden Quill Book Awards
More than meets the eye Director Aashutosh Gowarikar on ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ and his other ventures
Rock on! The oldest rock festival of the country is back
THINGS PEOPLE KEEP Rock on! The oldest rock festival of the country is back 
Musical worksArtist Vidya Sundar presents ‘Rhythms’, a solo exhibition in oil and acrylic at Vinnyasa Premier Art Gallery. The show comprises 15 works based on Hindustani ragas. This is Vidya’s third solo exhibition, and she ... The paradoxes of English theatre in India Lively exchanges between the audience and theatre experts enlivened ‘English Theatre in India: Challenge and Opportunity’
WORK PAD A clean, green office Ramesh Kymal’s office is bright, noise-free and environment-friendly
Meditations on Muscat factfile Inder Raj Ahluwalia experiences the capital city first-hand — its bazaars, palaces, and everything else it has to offer The Governor’s Mansion ‘Colorado’s Home’ is a woman-centric building rich in history WEB-SIGHT Away on work? Check out thse sites before embarking on a business trip Packed itinerary at Piedmont Giulia Grimaldiprovides an insider’s account of the must-see, must-do things in Northern Italy TRAVEL DEAL Monsoon splash Travel deal Special monsoon packages in Goa Dil chahta hai…Chapora In Nature’s lap at Chapora Fort 
MY KIND OF PLACE - O. S. ARUNThe connection with the letter M seems to be predestined. ‘M’ is for music that lends meaning to my life. And, ‘M’ is for Madras (I prefer the old identity), Montreal and Melbourne. Cities that spell magic for me. ...
YOUR DAY Shop At Etalage on G. N. Chetty Road, which features the creations of Gayathri Khanna, Aastha Bahl, Bhumika and Shyamal, Raj Shroff and Neetu Gupta, Karishma Sethi, Sukriti Talwar, Manan, Abhishek Dutta, Sayon Mitra, Megha K. and ... 
WatchAt ’De Art Enigma", an exhibition of digital art by P. Panju at Lakshana Art Gallery. Date: Till August 12 Time: From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ... 
EatAt The Checkers, Saidapet, at its Andhra Food Festival. Open for dinner on weekdays and lunch and dinner on weekends. Date: Till August 17 Time: From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ...
Chasing the Olympic dream Boria Majumdar speaks about the making of ‘India’s Experiences with the Olympics’
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