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Reptiles and the risks
Catching snakes and extracting venom is hazardous, but it’s how the Irulas eke out their livelihood


VOICE YOUR VIEWS - INDIA'S MEDAL HAUL AT THE OLYMPICS
Strong initiatives

Another Olympics has come and gone without any significant achievement by our players except Bindra. But China upstaged America. India was ranked 50th with one gold and two bronze medals. As a nation of a billion plus people we dream but fail ...


Inspirational

They made us proud with their achievements; we salute them in their moment of pride, honour and glory. But as a country with a larger human population than most of the participating nations, we should aspire for more medals in future. ...


Celebrate

There is nothing more adventurous than taking up challenges in life. Challenges are the ones that bring out the spirit in us. Olympics not only serves as a healthy competition but a real test to our physical and mental health. It is a chance ...


Prove mettle

When Abhinav Bindra struck a gold in the Beijing Olympics, the entire country rejoiced. But this is not a saturation point for India. Though a populous country, India is not able to outshine others at the Olympics. We were able to secure only ...


Paving the way

The final medal tally at the recently concluded Beijing Olympics puts India at 50 position among the 87 countries in the list. Though India’s medal haul at the Olympics is not as expected, India’s first ever individual gold medal ...


Prepare for the next

It is a shame that we returned with only three medals despite being a country with 100 crore people. This is due to the attitude of the government, politicians and even coaches, who do not give much importance to sports. Everybody these days ...


Fugitive gold

Lack of sincerity and devotion, corruption and nepotism are the major factors that ruin our sportsperson’s future. For each game, there should be a State-sponsored training centre. The best from here should be sent to the ...


Renewed goal

India has put up a better performance in Beijing Olympics. Bindra’s gold medal and bronze medals of Sushil Kumar and Vijender have made every Indian proud. Though this is the only Olympics in which India has produced more than two ...


A sought after locality
People staying in Tiruppalai Anna Nagar are taking initiatives to make their place better
Beauty And Wellness

Hairstyles on campus
Want to look top of your class? Here’s how to go about it
For the new mother
Tips on feeding your newborn
The ‘dot’ that has therapeutic effect
Getting special children to make kolams can build their confidence?
A pinch of this, a dash of that
There’s a heap of health benefits in seasoning dishes with common herbs and spices, say researchers
Cinema

Will Kareena do a Bo Derek?
In contention for the remake of movie ‘10’
SHOWBITZ
Only the lead
Tanushree Datta is making it clear to everyone that she does only lead roles. Hmm. Let’s see Tanu’s upcoming releases. There’s “Saas Bahu Aur Sensex” where she plays Kirron Kher’s daughter with Farooque Sheikh, ...
Spiritual's the way to go

Going to the dogs

Gearing up for the shoot
Launch of the film “Aval Peyar Tamilarasi”
Music

Spielberg calling
Sukwinder Singh to sing and compose for Spielberg’s new film
Citylife

Maid to order? Not quite
Are you still looking out for that perfect housemaid?
Travel

TIME OUT
Spacious somewhere
If you’re looking to wind down and relax during your holidays head to this charming stay on an unspoilt beach. Its closeness to the Marari beach, which comes almost close to the verandah of your cottage, is surely a balm for the ...


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