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Brand “Bond” bonds well
James Bond movies with their racy scripts, action thrills and seductive heroes can never disappoint their fans, writes T. SARAVANAN

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VOICE YOUR VIEWS - KIDS AND OUTDOOR GAMES
Lack of grounds

Present day kids are only interested in watching TV. They lack enthusiasm to go out and play. The fault is ours. The Corporation should provide more number of play parks and grounds. There should be at least one for every two or three wards. ...

The present education system is highly mark-oriented and all parents expect only marks from kids and so most of the kids do not find time to play outdoor games. Rarely, if kids find some free time they prefer video games to outdoor games. The ...

Kids used to play outdoor games in olden days in villages, like ‘kitty pullu,’ ... Years later, many kids opted for football and basket ball. Some of them went for table tennis, badminton and tennis. Nowadays, most of the kids play ...

Nowadays, kids are burdened with loads of books and abnormal study hours. They rarely find time to eat and sleep. The question of availing time for entertainment does not arise at all leaving no chance for leisure time for sports and games. ...

Today, it is hard to see kids playing outdoor games. The reason for this is kids are not encouraged to involve in playing sports by their parents. Parents lay more stress on academic excellemce without considering the interest of their wards. ...

It is parents’ duty to encourage their wards to play outdoor games as it helps them have a healthy body and a sound mind. Games are the enjoyable form of exercise, especially for children. If it is outdoor games, it not only inculcates ...

Playing outdoor games is a great way to be healthy. It is a way to build team spirit and also the best medicine. Playing outside need not be with bat, ball and nets, but just running, chasing, skipping and playing hide and seek can also be ...

Books

Inside Gurlz Club
Ten-year-old Samiya Khan unveils a mystery with her debut novel

Cinema

SHOWBITZ
Debut season

Actor Lilette Dubey’s younger daughter Ira follows in her mom’s footsteps. The 24-year-old makes her debut on the big screen with an English language film — “The President is Coming”. “It’s a comedy ...

Debutant Anurag Singh’s next film with Shahid Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee under the YashRaj banner was under a cloud all of last fortnight when rumours about it being shelved arose from all quarters. Apparently, the film revolves around ...

Daughter’s Day... or week, it looks like. Another daughter was doing her dad proud. We are talking about Nandana Sen. Amartya Sen’s daughter got a fabulous response for her film “Rang Rasiya”, which was premiered at the ...

My skin becomes dry in winter. But when I apply moisturiser, it ...

Wheels

As you like it
Bored with your car’s looks and performance? It’s time to visit a makeover expert, writes ASHISH MASIH

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