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Infectious apathy
The number of contagious leprosy cases in the State is reportedly on the rise. But the official claims about the efficacy of the leprosy eradication programme are suspect. Even the calculation of the prevalence rates is alleged to be unscientific and defective, writes R. K. ROSHNI
Health & Medicine
Leprosy: Factfile
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The Norwegian physician, Dr. Gerhard Armauer Hansen, discovered it in 1873. It is also known as Hansen' disease. Leprosy can either be Paucibacillary leprosy or ...
Face Facts
Erasing the stretch mark
Here's how you can steer clear of stretch marks and manage the existing ones...
Miscellaney
Night sky in April
THE DIAGRAM shows the evening sky as seen from latitudes 0 to 40 degrees North. The inner circle represents the horizon as seen from latitude 22.5 degrees North. The star chart has been extended on the northern and southern sides for use all over ...
Lifestyle
Linen line
Drape yourself in linens this summer. Belgium, Irish and Scottish linen are hot favourites in the fashion circles. French linen, which is characterised by fine designs, ranks high on the summer calendar.
Issues
Return of the smoker
Smoking has been banned in public places. But walk along the road or stand at a bus stop, and you'll see any number of smokers. Is it because passive smokers just don't care? Or is it because there is no proper law to back the Supreme Court ratificat ion of such a judgement?
Music
Melody masala
`Haasil', masala music fare in the true sense of the word, is one of its kind.
Cuisine
Tidbits for cocktails
Let guests dig into these tasty bites as they sip their drinks...

RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Sprinkle cauliflower florets with turmeric and lemon juice and half a teaspoon of salt and steam until half-done. Heat oil in a kadai and lightly sauté the cauliflower. Lightly fry other vegetables cut into medium size. Remove from ...
Green Notes
Purple passion
Prized for its soft, velvety purple leaves Purple Passion Vine grown in hanging baskets add colour to the garden.
Travel
The `lost' fleet
Financial problems and lack of proper facilities are taking their toll on the tour operation of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.
Insite
Demystifying the DVD
It is time to bid goodbye to CDs. DVDs, with fourfold recording capacity, are becoming increasingly popular.
Miscellany

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