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METROWORKOUT First timers, have fun DANCERCISE Thanks to the friendly instructor, Prince Frederickjoins the workout-dance session without jitters GOING NATIVE “Cheers for having me, Chennai” Eva Vani Kaufman loves the city as it lets her be THERELUCTANT GOURMET Hold the tears Appuchee, the Chettinad restaurant, is restrained when it comes to using the spice tray FINE WINE 
What curry favoursI am frequently asked which wines go best with Indian food. The short and truthful answer is I don’t really know. At least, not much more than some fairly obvious, almost self-evident, truths. Pairing wine with food works at many ... CHEWON THIS 
Po BoysPo Boys are a uniquely Louisianan, especially New Orleans, speciality. It can be best described as a submarine sandwich, typically made with meat or seafood (usually fried), and served in a baguette-type Louisiana French bread. The bread ... QUICK FIX 
Baked spinach and ricotta gnocchiTo prepare the gnocchi, first gather the chopped spinach in a kitchen cloth and squeeze out any liquid that may remain from the blanching process. ... QUICK TIP Fancy gadgets Is it really necessary to use all those fancy gadgets at the gym to get fit? Says researcher and author Dr. Carlon M. Colker, MD, FACN, “Even some experts have embraced physical tricks and funky movements. The primary goal of burning fat ... 
MY FIVEIt’s tough to leave out songs such as Ramblin’ man, Blue Sky, Mountain Jam, to settle down to this seven-and-a-half minute instrumental wonder for the top five. Where Jessica scores is in its perfect blending of the instruments ... 
Music on the goXpress range Nokia’s ‘smart’ touch screen phone is finally here: responsive to the touch of your finger, or flick of your plectrum or a stroke of the pen stylus. Janani Krishnaswamyprofiles the most-awaited gadget from Nokia’s Xpress range and also checks out the existing ones 
Rock star: Nokia 5610Music lovers sometimes like to click too; and so Nokia came up with an Xpress Music phone with a high quality 3.2 megapixel camera. Dedicated keys and a fine music experience however has been a key Nokia priority. This one comes with a better ... 
Dedicated player: Nokia 5300This is probably the bulkiest in the Xpress Music range of phones — so if you want a chunky device, go for it. It’s 20.7 mm thick and weighs 106 grams. It has dedicated music keys and offers a mind blowing music experience with the ... 
The twister: Nokia 5700The minute you lay your hands on this smart phone-cum-music phone, you’ll be floored by its unique twist design that easily switches between four modes at the flick of the wrist — music player, 2 megapixel camera, video call and ... 
Size zero: Nokia 5310This is worth checking out if you are obsessed with size zero. This slim-fit Nokia inspires with its stylish, sleek profile! It’s just 9.9 mm thick and weighs around 70 grams, but has all the functions of most Xpress Music phones. The ...
TRAINING ROOM Squats Squats help the body gain muscle mass
Fusion foodA fusion of North Indian cuisine with popular South Indian dishes forms the theme of “Indian Fusion Food Festival" at GRT Grand. Savour Nadan kozhi shorba, murungai makai saaru, chicken tikka vepudu, Afghani machi moilee and ... SIGNATURE DISH 
MysurpaKrishna Sweets’ mysurpa is simply outstanding: soft, crumbly, rich and delicious. Its reputation is such that when new outlets opened in Bangalore and Hyderabad, there were huge crowds waiting to get in and pick up the signature dish. ... Food bytes http://danamccauley.wordpress.com/
The crooning glory The second edition of a biography on Mohammad Rafi, “Meri Aawaz Suno” hits the stores with interesting additions
The Angrez is now Abhi’s boyfriend Ganesh Venkat Ram makes his Tamil debut with Radha Mohan’s “Abhiyum Naanum” opposite Trisha 
Now showingMadhur Bhandarkar is known for his sensitively made realistic films. His latest offering is no different. It takes a close look at the dark side of the glittery world. It tells the story of a small town girl, who becomes a super-model, her ... Saga of strife and struggle Meena Nanji’s “View From a Grain of Sand” explores the lives of women in Afghanistan
On a roll Salil Bhatt on life and music Song fit for Romeo Salim-Sulaiman have scored the music for YashRaj’s first animation film ‘Roadside Romeo’
America The Wright Way-ChicagoIn America Ian Wright will learn that Chicago is not really one city but a dozen cities living side by side. He tours the neighbourhoods and finds out how different waves of immigration have affected Chicago’s development and made it ... For Aamir fans tv Watch “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar” today on SET Max Of love, loss and lemurs “Lemur Street” on Animal Planet on November 5 Don in the making? Yuvraj Malhotra on “Waaris”
Colourful canvases art Paintings by K.C. Murukeson on show at Lakshana
When birds come callingThe rain has taken a break, and there is plenty of bird-watching to do around Chennai. Look for a variety of birds, from the tiny sandpipers to the huge pelicans
Bliss on the backwatersGet on to the Kumily-Kottayam Road and Waterscapes is one of the properties just north of Kumarakom. Distance from Kottayam 30 km, Cochin 50 km, Thiruvananthapuram 125 km; 270 km by road from Madurai. Things to do There is ...
Health show Heal through Homeopathy’ will be telecast on CNN IBN on November 2, 4.30 p.m. In addition to diabetes, and asthma, common ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome will be covered. On the show, Dr. Mukesh Batra, founder, Dr. Batra’s ... Musical gala The Madras Musical Association presents its choir in “Sunset Serenade," a concert in aid of The Home for the Aged and Little Sisters of the Poor. Donor passes priced at Rs. 150, Rs. 300 and Rs. 500 are available at all Landmark outlets, ... 
Glass and classShop for kitchenware at the Vellore Glass and Crockery exhibition-cum-sale. Imported glassware, melamine, ornamental flowers, vases, plastic and gift items…there’s plenty of variety to suit your needs. Venue Guild of ... Cook and show The Amrutanjan Cutis Mrs. Chennai 2008 contest gets off to a start with a cookery round. Participants should prepare a savoury dish at home using Cutis Extra Virgin Oil and display it at the venue. Applications can be downloaded from
Mexican magic Savour Mexican delicacies prepared by Chef Alejandro Estrada. The starters include chimichangas, corn tortillas, tostadas and tacos. There’ll be various soups such as tortilla soup, avocado soup and Mexican courgette soup. The main ... A delicious cup Try Darjeeling tea at a tasting session Keyboard contest A chance for kids to prove their musical prowess One-man show Event Theatre Nisha presents “Barabbas”
Fashionably different Sameer Soni, who plays the lead in Fashion, has tried to break the stereotypes about gay men through his portrayal
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