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Mottai maadi, mottai maadi…
From conducting ‘nila cutcheris’ and yoga sessions to cultivating water lilies and herb gardens, the nondescript terrace has become a hub in several residential complexes, says GEETA PADMANABHAN
Sport

Future goals for football
Coach C.M. Ranjith has a lot to say about what the state associations can do to ensure a bright future for the game
Columns

METROMAIL
Informative

‘Memories of Madras” (MetroPlus, October 14) on Sarada Menon, founder of our country’s premier NGO, SCARF, that caters to the needs of the mentally ill, provided insights into the simple but meaningful life of the veteran. It ...
Beauty And Wellness

Bend over…backwards!
Backward bends are exhilarating movements


Method matters
Personal trainer Thangavel emphasises why proper training techniques are vital to prevent injuries suffered by sportspersons
MIND & BODY
Exercise during pregnancy -- Some guidelines
While morning sickness, weight gain and fatigue may make you feel like skipping your exercise session, a mild to moderate exercise programme can strengthen your body, de-stress the mind and help you feel better. As pregnancy progresses the heart is l ess able to adapt to the increased demands of high intensity exercise, also with the release of the hormone relaxin, joints become looser; increasing the risk of injury during exercise. Here are some dos and don’ts to make exercise safe during this period. Remember exercise goals during pregnancy should be discussed with a physician.
Ask Shahnaz
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to askshahnaz@gmail.com

I sweat on and around my lips after I apply gloss. Should I use lip gloss ...


MEALS THAT HEAL
That’s rye!
Make crunchy crackers with rye
Build up your immunity

* Drink at least two litres of water a day to build up your immune system.

* Cold viruses can be warded off with a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, reports the Technical Inspection Authority (TUV) of Cologne in Germany.

* Long ...
Cinema

Saturday special
Head to the U.S. Consulate to watch a couple of fascinating films on November 7


SHOWBITZ
Cry and you cry alone
If one is smiling, the other is shedding copious tears. We are talking of Shilpa Shetty’s younger sibling Shamita here. She seems to have built up a strange reputation for herself in the ‘Bigg Boss 3’ house where she is confined ...
Make peace, not war
It’s raining olive branches in Bollywood! Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but look at what Kareena has done now. Reports say she has signed “Dostana 2” for Karan Johar with whom she had a tiff long ago. But the ...
Reason to smile
The Bollywood star with the 1000W smile (and the infamous giggle) has been chosen as the Goodwill Ambassador for Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity. Hope you are not still trying to guess whom we are talking ...
Television

Fright night
“True Blood” returns for a new season. Based on the popular novel by Charlaine Harris “The Southern Vampire Mysteries — Living Dead in Dallas”, the series has Anna Pacquin as Sookie Stackhouse, the perky telepathic ...
Events

The hunt begins
THEATRE Want to be part of a musical extravaganza?
Write notes
Celebrated authors delve into historical fiction on November 6
Train of thought
Tata and Jagriti Sewa Sansthan invite registrations for Tata Jagriti Yatra 2009, an inspirational train journey across India aimed at awakening the entrepreneurial spirit among young people. The special journey will cover nearly 8000 km in 18 ...
Musical tribute
The MMA choir performs Handel’s Oratorio “Israel in Egypt” on November 8



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