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Master of Madurai slang
Ganesan tells S.S.Kavithathat he wants to move on beyond the acquired ‘Vadivelu’ tag
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Ask Shahnaz
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in

I am not fat, but I have a double chin. I also have unwanted hair all over ...


VOICE YOUR VIEWS: POWER SHUTDOWN AND MOSQUITO MENANCE
Get used to it

Electrical appliances as mosquito repellents are aplenty in the market. When we use coils, we do not need to plug in. We can also use repellent oils and cream on our body. The best way to avoid mosquito menace is to use a net and a hand fan to ...


Universal

Mosquito menace has become a universal problem as these vectors now resist all forms of repellants-coils, liquids, mats, creams etc. Air conditioners and fans can provide some relief. Mosquito net can certainly help, but without fans, it adds ...


Habituated

It has now become a habit with us to go to bed in the dark and get up in the dark as well. It looks as if we are living in primitive times. The Power shut- down has disrupted the daily routine of common people. Nobody is at peace. Students are ...


Health hazards

Power shutdown has only added fuel to the burning fire of mosquito menace. Due to power shutdown, not only fans and ACs are off but also the liquid mosquito repellants. Excessive use of mosquito coils is leading to other health hazards like ...


Irritation

The recent power shutdown is causing problems. Nights are increasingly becoming painful. Nobody is able to rest well after a tiring day’s work as sleep does not come easily with mosquitoes. Infants and senior citizens suffer. Incidents ...


An ordeal

The twin problem of power cut and mosquito menace has become an ordeal. Excessive use of mosquito repellents leads to health problems. Nights have actually turned into nightmares with mosquitoes. Politicians, whom we elect, should be working ...


Daily routine

Nowadays power cuts and mosquitoes have become a part of our daily routine. The most affected due to the power cuts are students especially those who are preparing for public examinations. If the authorities take prompt action and provide ...


Distant dream

The worst affected are of course women who have to start their domestic chore at the crack of dawn and then again finish off the entire work before the power goes off in the evenings.

The plight of people is pitiable because nobody is ...


Measures

Power shutdown and subsequent mosquito menace are due to inefficient governance at the State and Corporation level. Few measures, if implemented properly, can provide some relief. Like switching off the alternate streetlights in the night; ...


Reduces income

Power cut reduces the average income of all types of working people. Government should take some speedy action to generate more electricity and mitigate people’s suffering. Especially during the night, mosquito menace is intolerable. ...


SHOWBITZ
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Farhan's alter ego

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NAMMA MADURAI Lesser known cave temples in the region cry for care and maintenance
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There are enough reasons to flaunt the Porsche 911 Carrera S — classic shape, timeless design and blistering performance, says Hormazd Sorabjee
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Meet the Mumbai-based makeover expert who builds it to perfection
Virtual mechanic
Car and bike questions? We have the answers
Just joking

The lawyer: “How far away were you when the accident happened?”

The witness: “Thirty-one feet, six and one quarter inches.”

The lawyer (thinking he’d trap the witness): “Well, sir, will you tell ...
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