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Powerful portrayal Powerful...
The two films "Hari-Bhari" and "Swaraaj" that were recently screened by the Joint Action Council for Women, dealt with women's issues. KAUSALYA SANTHANAM writes.
Health & Medicine
Be a patient listener
LISTENING OFTEN takes patience and effort, especially if the person we are listening to is long-winded, talks in circles, or is talking about something we are not particularly interested in. In the first two cases, try asking questions. ...
Arts & Crafts
Confluence of myth and reality
The mixed imagery used by Joydip Sengupta in his paintings are thought-provoking. The artist's works are on show at Artworld till January 24.

Antique affair
S.R. Thangavel of Muthu Furniture has a keen eye for ancient artefacts. Besides buying and selling heritage pieces, he also does restoration work.
Music
Spiritual voyage
The impact of saint-composer Tyagaraja's philosophical work "Nauka Charitram", on the French couple Christian and Miriam Ledoux, was such that they have arranged for a musical production to be staged in Europe this summer.
Shania goes `desi'!
Canadian pop queen Shania Twain's latest album "Up!" comes in a twin-cassette pack with songs to suit your mood. A review.
Happenings
Volumes of information
The Chennai Book Fair (2003), which was on at the Quaid-e-Millet College grounds, showcased a fascinating variety of books. However, the organisers and publishing houses were concerned over the growing problem of piracy.
Green Notes
The flowering ginger
The `Sulli' or flowering ginger has attractive white flowers with a heady fragrance. It grows well in pots and is often used to adorn the hair.
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