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Vignettes from the world
An energised Chennai International Film Festival offers a tempting platter to choose from, writes GOWRI RAMNARAYAN
Columns

From the diary
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Environmental & Geo-Spatial Solutions conducts a workshop on ‘Solving Rubik’s Cube’ for all ages. The fee is Rs. 200. For details ...
Books

Peep into a mad world
Vinay Kanchan’s “The Madness Starts at 9” is a satirical take on the advertising world
Cinema

SHOWBITZ
And now the awards
Nothing like some international recognition for our Bollywood films really. "Jodhaa-Akbar" (which has been nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at theBAFTA Awards) we are told, has enthralled critics and audiences alike. Mike ...


Mentor, no more

What a makeover!

Miscellany


Environment

WORK PAD
Energy everywhere
Marg’s GRK Reddy’s office reflects the innovative philosophy of the company
Travel

Cambridge diary
Whether it is the hallowed colleges with their famous students, or the architecture and art, Cambridge is definitely in the ‘places- to- see-before-I-die’ list, writes PANKAJA SRINIVASAN
MY KIND OF PLACE - P. C. RAMAKRISHNA

When it comes to chilling out, I prefer the hills to the plains. So, no big guess that Kodaikanal is my annual holiday destination. Calm and cool, it’s the perfect unwind zone.

I do a lot of reading, writing, go on walks or simply ...


On a budget honeymoon?
For most couples planning a honeymoon abroad, the recent economic slowdown has certainly acted as a dampener. With travel budgets for most honeymooners squeezed, expedia.co.in, which is operated by Expedia Inc., an online travel company, has ...
TRAVEL TIPS
Corporate group tours
Is the office sending you on a trip to help all colleagues interact better outside office? A good idea, provided you follow some rules.
Establish a relationship

Game for it?

Health matters

If you are not in great health, let your partner or companion know what he/she should do in case of an emergency.


Hierarchy issues

Never dilute authority so much that life gets difficult when you return to office.

Avoid sharing confidential information over a spirited evening.

Gossip is okay with a friend; not in a ...


Magnificent ruins
You feel a range of emotions in Pompeii, the great city reduced to rubble by a volcano, writes Chitra Srikrishna
Fun with the family
Book a holiday to Singapore and take your kids along for free
Calling all shopaholics
Check out the duty-free Serendib Treasures
INSIDE STORY
Where tales resonate
Lepakshi has history written all over it — from the Ramayana to a merchant’s devotion to the lord
Events

Learn an art
Of Warli paintings on pots
Festive cheer
It’s Christmas Season on Nick and the festivities are just beginning. Get ready to brighten up the holidays Nick style, with loads of gifts, back to back Nick shows, a meet-and-greet with Dora…and much more to make it special for kids ...
Testing talent
Cinthol will kick-start the second round of ‘Cinthol Poonjaral’ an inter-college youth festival in Chennai from December 16 to 20. The programme is a platform for promoting and encouraging young talent.

On December 16, the event ...


Winter fest
Activities to help children and moms enjoy themselves during the holiday season
People

Fusion offer
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas turns to fusion music
Madras Miscellany


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