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Simple ways to a splendid year

It’s another brand New Year. As the chatter of lofty resolutions fills the air, some eminent Chennai-ites come up with a realistic to-do list for the New Year. From easy ways to achieve a more sustainable environment to eating right, ...
Sport

Sport quote

We’re not good friends at all, I just pretend to get on with him because he’s bloody fast and I don’t want him to hurt me in the nets

South African left-arm spinner Paul Harris explains why he befriended ...
Did you know?

16-year-old Yuki Bhambri became the first Indian tennis player to win the Orange Bowl junior tournament, a prestigious event won by the likes of Bjorn Borg (1972), John McEnroe (1976), Ivan Lendl (1977), Jim Courier (1987), and Roger Federer ...
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YOUR DAY

For New Year. Avail yourself of great offers across brands such as Speedo, Converse, Wilson, Prince, Reebok, Adidas and Nike. There are also lucky draws.

Venue Pantaloons

Address Spencer ...


SHOWBITZ
Getting adventurous

The girls are getting more adventurous than ever. We think Priyanka Chopra set the ball rolling with “Drona”. Now Deepika is doing some mean kung fu in “Chandni Chowk To China”, Lara Dutta is practising underwater ...


How fair!

If there was a speaking-mirror in Bollywood that was asked who’s the fairest of them all, Aishwarya Rai would be the most probable answer. But the dirt’s coming out on this one. Apparently (we are not mentioning any names here but ...


A bigger show

Well, Akshay Kumar is the latest one to throw in his hat in the contest of who has the upper hand in international concerts. After the unforgettables tried their best with temptations, this Christmas it was the turn of Aki to prove his mettle. ...
Beauty And Wellness

Too many distractions
Browsing the Net, chatting, sending e-mails, playing with toys… kids engage in all these activities and more while they study or do homework. But, can they concentrate, wonders GEETA PADMANABHAN


Meditation, the answer
Just 10 minutes of meditation can cut ADHD symptoms in kids
Every drop counts
Drink enough water to improve performance and concentration
MIND & BODY
Diabetes: myths and facts
Diabetes can lead to health problems such as nerve, eye and heart ailments. But with diet, exercise and medication you can manage the condition
Exercise is recommended

WHAT EXERCISE DOES It improves glucose regulation and reduces the risk for heart disease. The timing of exercise, the amount of insulin injected and the injection site are important factors to consider before exercise.

...
Keep it in mind

1. Check with your doctor Always talk with your doctor before you start a new physical activity programme.

2. Plan for an exercise session

*The type of physical activity

*The length of each session ...


Safety precautions

Hypoglycemia (low-blood sugar levels) can happen at the time you’re exercising, just afterward, or even up to a day later. You can get shaky, weak, confused, irritable, anxious, hungry, tired, or sweaty. Always keep some form of glucose ...


BODYLICIOUS
Beauty at your fingertips bodylicious
Seaweed, sea salt and minerals can work wonders on neglected feet and ink-stained fingers, discovered DIYYA KUMAR after a manicure-pedicure session at Style Mantra
MEALS THAT HEAL
Have the cake and eat it too!
The fragrance of cinnamon will tempt you to make this cake
Television

Now, isn’t that swank?
Live the high life with Discovery Travel & Living’s new series “Super Swank”
Miscellany


Events

Ethnic bonanza
Dastkar Andhra will showcase handloom textiles at The Chennai Bazaar from January 4 to 14
Festive splendour
An array of programmes awaits visitors at DakshinaChitra this festive season
The best of Besson
Watch some of French director Luc Besson’s finest films at the Alliance Francaise from January 9


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