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GOING NATIVE ‘I hope to get comfortable with Chennai’ Mariano Dharamdas came to Chennai in search of his roots, and is still trying to make the city home CAMPUS HANGOUT 
The GuttersWhere it’s at: To the side of pretty much any pathway you choose to wander down in the sprawling campus. What’s to love: The hangout that’s anywhere you want it to be, that’s the ... METRO WORKOUT Sole vibrations PRINCE FREDERICK does a Bob Marley sans the dreadlocks at a REGGAETON session TRAINING ROOM Lowering cancer risk Even moderate workouts can reduce fat cell deposits which store dietary carcinogens That paunch must go For one thing, don’t jump into abdominal exercises immediately. The point is anyone with a paunch, usually has a less than ideal back posture. This puts an extra strain on the lower back and weakens it. Further, the abdominal muscles ... 
My Five -- Abhimanyu SinghThis song is about Ian Curtis’ relationship with his wife that began to deteriorate after his musical career took off. ‘Why is the bedroom so cold?/You’ve turned away on your side’ The frightening directness in ...
QUICK FIX 
Tomato and bocconcini saladCut the tomato into halves and bake in an oven for five minutes with thyme. Marinate the bocconcini with olive oil and pepper and cut into slices. Mix with tomato halves and basil juliennes. Lay Arugula leaves in place, ... Sunday special Sunday Market at The Park has many things in store for shoppers THE RELUCTANT GOURMET An ode to Onam Kerala roots run deep. When it comes to cooking up an onasadya there’s nothing on the table that slid straight out of a packet Food Bytes Of course she realises there are more important problems in the world than a husband who shudders at greens. “The war in Iraq, global warming, the scary letter I just got from the IRS, the fact that the Gilmore Girls aren’t getting ... CHEWON PAD 
Khao PadThai fried rice, a very popular dish that can be made with beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, crab or any other meat of choice. Unlike the well-known Chinese fried rice, this dish is prepared with fragrant Thai jasmine rice, preferably a day old, ... SIGNATURE DISH 
Vazhaipoo vadaiA delicious twist to the good ole masala vadai that is a staple in most homes, this one is bursting with flavourful vazhaipoo (banana flowers), saunf (aniseed) and a special Kongu masala powder. Vazhaipoo has now taken a backseat in many ...
Reel impact Some of the movies on the 9/11 attacks may have drawn flak but succeeded in stirring hearts
This is life “Kyunki Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai” brings issues to the fore Positive effect Chat Ashwini Kaleskar on her TV and film roles
Flair for fine print Photographers Sujatha Shankar Kumar and V. Karthik creatively capture the transience of life in their frames Can you sing, dance and act? The Little Theatre calls for auditions for its annual pantomime
Eight ways to make a point Renowned public speaking trainer David Brooks on what it takes to hold audience interest Beckoning success Tanushree Dutta hopes her career graph will look up with ‘Saas Bahu aur Sensex’
TIME OUT 
Idyll by the riversideIt's past 10 p.m. as I rattle down the road bordered by semi-jungle and paddy fields: I feel like I am on the `road less travelled'. How can there be a luxury resort here, I ponder while steering my vehicle in pitch darkness. Its three km ...
TECHNO STREET 
Nokia natterALL-PURPOSE GADGETS Looking for a multimedia computer? A camera that can make calls? A smart phone that can make business easier or an ultra-mod lifestyle gadget? JANANI KRISHNASWAMYgives you the lowdown on the latest handsets from Nokia’s stab le Smart deal Nokia E71 While Nokia promotes multimedia with its N series, it tries to make work easy with its E series, the latest offering being the E71. It’s optimised for email, supporting more than a thousand Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Made with a ... 
Slide both ways NOKIA N85This dual slider sets new standards for mobile entertainment, gaming and sharing. Slide one side to make use of the phone functionalities. Slide the other way to engage with Nokia’s N-Gage. It boasts an eye-catching 2.6” OLED screen, ... 
Lifestyle range Nokia 7610 SupernovaYou can now personalise the look of your handset with a choice of exchangeable Xpress-On covers in striking colours. You even apply captured colours to the phone’s key illumination and wallpaper. It also includes a 3.2 megapixel camera, ... 
Ultra-mod Nokia 8800 Carbon ArteMade from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel in a stunning design this set packs some terrific features: tap the steel surface twice, and a clock appears; turn the device upside down to silence your calls. Plus, ... Live TV Nokia N96 Touted as the iPhone killer, it boasts live TV, a 5 mega pixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and turn-by-turn voice navigation. The 16GB internal memory can be upped to 24GB with an optional microSD card. Its 3G enabled and can run on all ...
Captivating Kutch The Kutch Craft Mela celebrates colour and tribal art Carnival time A Fete and Carnival will he held at the St. Matthias’ Church campus, behind Vepery Police Station today at 3 p.m. The chief guest is Anand Vergese, chairman, Hindustan Group of Institutions. The entrance fee is Rs.10. The fete is open to ... Notes of compassion Piano recital by 16-year-old Utsav Lal on September 20 YOURWEEK 
Shopping festThe Duchess Utsav is back. The display includes designer salwars and saris, designer and paper jewellery, gift items, fashion handicrafts, furniture, paintings, cosmetics, chocolates, pottery and linen. They will also be live demonstrations of ... 
Art showArtworld is hosting an exhibition of ‘Paintings and Video Installation by Amitabh SenGupta. Venue: Artworld Address: 1/12 Ganeshpuram 3rd Street, Off Cenotaph Road Date: ... Music for a cause Sneha and Satrangi present a musical evening featuring hits of Ilayaraaja and R.D. Burman. Popular Tamil playback singers will perform. Venue: Chinmaya Heritage Hall Address: Harrington Road, ... 
Saree saleMrignayanee is hosting ‘Bagh Prints’, a sale of block printed sarees and textiles from Madhya Pradesh. Venue: TNHB Complex Address: 180 Luz Church Road, Mylapore Date: Till September ... 
Haute coutureEvoluzione presents collections by Tarun Tahiliani, Zubair Kirmani, Malini Ramani, Nandita Basu, Abhishek Gupta, Rahul Reddy and Ekru. There will also be a line of precious and semi-precious bags from Malaga. Address: 30 Khader ... NOW SHOWING 
The Last LearAfter doing the rounds of film festivals, Rituparno Ghosh’s much anticipated film is finally here. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal, it is the story of Harish Mishra, a theatre veteran whom a young director played ... TUBE WATCH 
Jumbo Movie-Audrey Hepburn Story Part 1 & 2It focusses on the life of Audrey Hepburn, spanning from her early childhood to the 1960s. It details her life as a Dutch ballerina, coming to grips with her parent’s divorce and enduring five hard years of living in Nazi occupation. ...
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