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Woeful and worn-out
The problems of child labourers and of those in the unorganised sector seem to continue despite efforts by several organisations to address them. PRINCE FREDERICK writes on the occasion of May Day.
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Poised for a giant leap
Ranked 13th in the world, ace long jumper Anju George has now set her sights on winning an Olympic medal. In this interview, she talks about her training and the motivating factor in her life, her husband Bobby George.
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Groves that conserve ecology
A travelling exhibition to create awareness about sacred groves in ecological preservation is in Chennai at the Museum Centenary Exhibition Hall. On view till May 9.
In Your Neighbourhood

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Riding high
THEY SAID Stallone was just muscles until "Rambo" and its sequels happened. So was Schwarzenegger till "Terminator" made him the most popular action hero in the world. Similarly, back home in Chennai, they said Vikram was a flash in the pan till ...
Feel good factor
AVM'S "ANBE Anbe" releasing today is Shaam's make or break film. His last three films were not able to create any impression at the box-office and this time he is confident that "Anbe Anbe" will break the jinx. Those who saw a sneak preview of ...
Big budget bonanza
MAY IS the beginning of summer in the U.S. and it heralds the release of big budget blockbusters. Slated for release are "X-Men 2" (May 2) and "The Matrix Reloaded" (May 15). These films will be released in India three weeks after their ...
Bollywood stalemate
THE ONGOING war between producers and distributors in Bollywood over satellite rights continues. The distributors are crying foul over producers selling their satellite rights weeks after a film is released. Recently "Devdas" was telecast 10 ...
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