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Wear your heart on your sleeve
Much ado about love... . And why not? ELIZABETH NINAN finds that many Kochiites are not in sync with this tune but the youngsters in the city seem to have found their Valentine
Nutrition
A Veggie's delight
Cauliflower is a popular vegetable and great when cooked with a little butter or in cheese sauce.
Lifestyle
With the wind in my hair
The State Government's order restricting biking inside college campuses is a preventive action against untoward accidents, a few that occurred in the recent past. But for the city youngsters, it is more a convenient mode of transport.


Sensuous scent
Sophisticated, sensuous and caressing, Dior Addict is the scent to check out this Valentine's season.
Fashion
For the cosmetic appeal
Dressing up is about more than just the clothes you wear. Paint yourself right is the mantra today.
Webware
Valentine online
THESE DAYS, days it is all about money honey, and the biggest cash crop is mushy red Valentine's Day. And if you can't beat `em, join `em. These sites will tell you how: http://www.bright.net/magates/Valentine/Kiss.htm: , this site gives ...
Music
Mesmerising flute
FLUTE MAESTRO N.Ramani does not lag much behind his mentor the late Maali in terms of innate flair for timely improvisations. At the same time he gives a wide berth to antics and waywardness, which spiced the performances of his Guru. Ramani ...
Cultural fusion
FUSION FOR some time has meant discord for the Indian ear. When the shrill husky tones of the jazz jar with the round resonant timbre of the mridangam, you see great Indian percussionists happily indulging in it, for nothing but the commercial ...
Gold, they ever will be
In the rush for embracing all that's new, the old is sidelined, but where melodies are concerned, they never turn stale. This was proved at the recent music programme at Kochi, where old singers and their songs were brought out anew, reports K. PRADE EP.
Sport
Who is it this time? Floaters or favourites?
The Cricket's World Cup is into its first week in South Africa and global attention is riveted on who will make it to the Super Six challenge round. The search has begun. As also the prayers.
Eating Out
Food fests to tickle every palate
This marketing strategy, this new trend is soon catching on. The special-theme food festivals have become a hit even with the most discerning connoisseur of good food. Some of the most exquisite of dishes have now made their way to the restaurants of the city, courtesy these festivals, says VIJAY GEORGE
Green Notes
A flower for puja
The yellow flowers of the `Bauhinia tomentosa' are used in the daily worship rituals. The plant, which is grown in many households, has some medicinal properties as well.
Insite
World Cup on the Web
A SUPERFICIAL search using well-known tools such as Google or Altavista for Internet resources on World Cup Cricket throws up hundreds of websites. The last time around, cricket on the Internet was something of a novelty and many providers vied ...
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