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Television serials have cast a spell, especially on women, who struggle to get free of this emotionally entertaining effect. Many believe that the soaps have adversely affected attitudes, habits and society at large. Views and debates will go on, sa ys TANYA ABRAHAM, but the fact remains that ultimately it is a matter of opinion.

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A winged marvel
They fly free till they alight at the courtyard of the Jain Temple at Mattancherry, at noon to be fed by Prafulbhai Shah. PRATIMA ASHER meets this man and tells the tale behind this strange, daily ritual, while VIPINCHANDRAN'S camera captures t his unique spectacle.

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The waiting game
The `waiting room' experience is one which all of us have had at some point of time. Here are a few dos and don'ts.

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Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have a system to translate Hindi text into English and query Hindi databases using English questions...

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Shape up beautiful!
A toned midriff is possible if one follows a regular exercise regimen. MUMTAZ KHALID ISMAIL charts one out for you.

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Policies just not right
K.P. FABIAN, former Ambassador to Qatar, Finland and other nations, hails from Kochi and has been in the Indian Foreign Service since 1964, finally retiring in 2000 as Ambassador to Italy. Mr. Fabian was in the city for a talk on his ...

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