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QUICK TIP Using weight belts Workout gear such as ‘weight belts’ (used while performing heavy squats, deadlifts etc.) are often abused, which may result in injury. Such gear should be used only while training with extremely heavy weights. When a trainee ... METRO WORKOUT Dance like a Cuban Tired of the treadmill, SHONALI MUTHALALYturns to RUEDA DE CASINO and finds herself plastered across the wall THERELUCTANT GOURMET Let them eat cheesecake EATING OUT Sin’s menu is rather posh, so the seven desserts each named after one of the seven deadly sins have quirky twists QUICK FIX Dadhojanam Food bytes http://www.verygoodtaste.co.uk SIGNATURE DISH 
Corn FlorentineThis one’s not for those on a diet. Or, for someone trying to go on one. The Corn Florentine celebrates everything cheese. Nuggets of crisp corn and fragrant spinach fight for space in this creamy baked dish. The base is made of ... FINEWINE 
Of hedgehogs and foxesIn his seminal essay, Isaiah Berlin divided great thinkers into hedgehogs and foxes. A hedgehog (example, Hegel) is someone who perceives the world through the lens of a big, dominant idea. In contrast, the viewpoint of a fox (example, Aristotle) ...
Cool, baby, kool! Tusshar Kapoor insists his career is not dependant on his sister Chunky is rocking Chunky Panday is having a great second innings in Bollywood 
Now showingIt is a journey of a different kind. Of Cheran, a bright young man who is in search of a life partner. He has a past and does not shy away from sharing it with prospective brides. All he faces is rejection. A radio jockey (Pasupathy) helps him ...
To bed with MTV!MTV, in partnership with Portico New York, has launched ‘Laid by MTV’, an exclusive collection of bed sheets and bed sets that compliments the attitude, personality and moods of today’s youth. The collection is characterised by ... Step out to stay fit Sport Boost and Nick launch ‘Let’s just play’ movement 
Fun quiz show on PogoPOGO is back with its exciting quiz show, Skatoony (every Sunday at 11 a.m.). ‘Skatoony’ is the only quiz show in the world where children compete with cartoon characters for prizes. The all new action packed quiz is smarter, ... One for the kid Stuart Little”, the popular children’s film and a favourite of many grown-ups too will be screened on Nick on September 28 (11 a.m.). From Rob Minkoff, co-director of “The Lion King” comes this comedy adventure ... TUBEWATCH 
RatatouilleWinner of the Academy Award for Best Animation Feature Film, in this film a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef against his family’s wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a rodent-phobic profession. Directed by ...
Couture ClanIndia’s first Couture Week that’s under way in Mumbai is an adventure in detail. Luxury and craftsmanship being the buzzwords, designers seem to indulge in artful experiments with “maximalism.” While Ritu Kumar’s ... Get stylish Launch Of W’s elegant collection of evening wear 
Mirror, mirror on the wallWho’s the fairest of them all? Now you can have your mirror and your TV too. When the TV is on you see the display, when it’s turned off you see your reflection. Mirror TV is an excellent way of helping integrate your LCD or Plasma TV int o the existing décor and space, without compromising on style. You can have the Mirror framed too. JANANI KRISHNASWAMY walks you through the options 
In your bathroomNow you can now brush your teeth while checking the weather. Ad Notam’s bathroom range comes completely wire free, is protected against humidity by a special casing, and is explicitly rated for operation in the bathroom. There’s also ... 
Glass lineWhether you want an old-world, aesthetically satisfying wooden finish or you want gleaming, modern glass, Ad Notam has it. The Glass TV line is available as a free hanging solution, with a black or white base unit, and matching shelves for an ... 
Ad Notam Mirror TVWant to sand-blast your identity on the mirror, print your message on the coloured glass? Ad Notam offers all this and more: it will even suit the mirror to fit your design specifications. The technology combines conventional mirror surfaces with ... 
Choose your sizeWith Seura’s novel design, a high-end LCD TV is masked behind a finely crafted mirror. When turned on, the LCD screen is visible as a window within the mirror. Depending on the mirror size, you can choose from 13”, 15”, and ...
Splendour of the maharajasAs you turn off the main road and enter the premises, a wall of the Brindavan dam greets you on one side. Two smiling hostesses welcome you with a mini puja at the Royal Orchid Hotel, Brindavan gardens. The lobby leads to a sit out, complete with ... 
Wedding collectionAmethyst brings a wide range of gifts for the wedding season including jewellery, crafted pouches, home accessories and silver token boxes. Venue: Amethyst Address: 14/30 Padmavati Road, Jeypore Colony, ... Classical strains Arias and Art Songs is an evening dedicated to vocal music featuring singers including celebrities from the recording artists’ circuit. Singers are Western vocal students of Augustine Paul and will be accompanied by Leslie ... Theatre night The Madras Players will stage Brian Friel’s award-winning play, ‘Faith Healer’. The play is directed by Mithran Devanesan and features P.C. Ramakrishna, Tehzeeb Katari and Karthik Srinivasan. Donor passes for Rs. 250 and Rs. ... 
Crafts bazaarThe exhibition will showcase handloom and handicrafts from across the country. On display will be paintings, lac articles, terracotta pots, jewellery boxes and stone statues. Venue: D.K. Kalyanamandapam Address: 3rd ... 
Rock concertAlliance Française of Madras will host the September Rock Fete featuring three bands — Public Issue, Blind Image and Substance. Venue: AFM Auditorium Date: September 20 Time: 7 ... Hit the road Here’s a chance to prove your driving skills Positive health heroes Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinic invites nominations for Positive Health Awards from individuals who have demonstrated enormous fighting spirit in overcoming some disease or disability. The Positive Health Award is instituted to ... Crafts from every corner Exhibition Shop for handicrafts and handlooms The world of gypsies Event Alliance Francaise organises “Gypsy Weekend” on September 26 and 27 Take a break Kids can spend the Navaratri vacation in a novel way Lustrous lac Workshop Learn to make lac jewellery Crafts fair Exhibition Of handicrafts from across the country at the Crafts Council of India bazaar
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