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Towards a brave, new world
Women's Day is on March 8. When will the Indian woman lift herself and stand on her own? When will she become the whistle blower? LEELA MENON feels that the chances are slim till she remains captive to redundant traditions.
Nutrition
Sweet interlude
The markets are teeming with watermelons and pineapples. LILY BABU JOSE shares some cool fixes made from these fruits


A scotch remedy
That whisky can boost the blood antioxidant levels in the body should cheer many a scotch drinker. But excess intake can depress too.
Fitness
Jogging gear
Joggers should choose the running surface as well as outfit carefully.
Personality
A parade of talent
DESPITE CONTROVERSIES, the school and college youth festivals continue to be the arena where the best artistic talents of the generation next vie. In fact, a good chunk of our ace musicians and artists broke into the limelight with their ...
In top gear
Today may or may not be Ganesh Kumar's last day as Minister, but the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), with him at the helm, has succeeded in effecting an image makeover.
Sport
When Sachin strikes...
Sachin Tendulkar's majestic knock against Pakistan can well be the defining moment of the Indian cricket team's campaign in this World Cup. In all probability, he could play an instrumental role in India pulling off an unexpected but memorable triump h, writes V.V SUBRAHMANYAM.
A reverie with Reeth
Reeth Abraham, the former national athletics champion personified dedication and discipline. These qualities, she believes, are in short supply at a time when aspirants look for short cuts and quick results.
Showbitz
Akshay plays villain
AFTER HAVING won the first award of his life for his negative role in Abbas-Mustan's `Ajnabee', Akshay Kumar has gone back to exploring the virtue of vice. "I've just signed a film called `Akhand' with Marathi director Satish Rajwade. I play the ...
Random thoughts
WANT TO catch up with Salman? Khan saab, by the way, apart from applying grease for his ensuing roles on screen, has, of late, some tips for people who have an eye for home aesthetics. Speaking on his design-friendly apartment on the Bandstand ...
Bold presence
DIVYA DUTTA'S "love scene" in the forthcoming `Praan Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye' is the talk of the preview circuit. Tabu who was the original choice for the character of the harassed chawl-walli saw the film and paid the ultimate compliment ...
Out of place?
ONE CANNOT stop talking of the World Cup. Right? So can't Mandira Bedi, the co-anchor of the live telecasts on Sony Max. But why has the channel disturbed the shooting schedules of the TV actress? In spite of getting into the best of designer ...
Future perfect
WITH THE World Cup mania reaching dizzying heights and the media cashing in on the country's all-time passion, there are some getting hooked to other interesting things being aired on TV during cricket hours. Tarot Card predictions for the day's ...
Land & People
`We are not politicising science'
T. Radhamani Amma talks about her term as the president of the Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishad.
Entertainment
'Akathalam changed my life'
AKATHALAM OF Asianet has been associated with its hostess Ranjini for the last four years. Now, they have been separated. Only two more shows are pending to be telecast. After that, of course, the show will go on, but with another presenter. It ...
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