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War against humanity... the human perspective
The war to "liberate" the people of Iraq waged by the U.S. and the U.K., the economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations to bring a dictator to his knees have been discussed, debated, but the real issues of the anguish of a people, of the murder of a nation, its children and its civilisation have been pushed into the background, points out Satish Jacob, whose "Hotel Palestine Baghdad" relating his experiences at the frontlines is being released by Roli Books this Thursday. ANJANA RAJAN meet s the author... .
Lifestyle

Designs on the Capital
EVERYTHING IS tailor-made for him. He belongs to the land of chikankari and zardozi, commonly known as Lucknow. His family business is exporting and manufacturing garments and he has mastered his skills at the country's premier institute NIFT. To ...


Destined to dazzle
JEWELS-2003, a jewellery exhibition was organised at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi by ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibitions. "Diamonds are really a girl's best friend and I am crazy about them," says Femina Miss India Nikita Anand, who ...
One also rises
M2K IN Rohini has been in opening mode of late, with a multi-cuisine restaurant a month ago and more recently, a pub named - rather hopefully - The Number 1. Launched in association with the Taj group, the place does well in the food and ...
Cinema

Prepare for cine Boom...
TO ESCAPE persecution, an Iranian gentleman migrated to a small village called Wadi in Maharashtra 100 years ago. This village was predominantly inhabited by Persians. This man, Gustad, was a lover of theatre. No wonder, his grandson, an ...
Line of control... oops!
THINK OF a film shooting at any unknown area and the possible mayhem flashes across the eyes, where a throng of curious onlookers borders the entrance, the music from the film strikes the ear and the scenes of actors getting finishing touches to ...
Music

Shankar on song...world breathless
The `Breathless' man breathes music. Counts his blessings, joins hands with Javed Akhtar and comes up with "Nine". ANUJ KUMAR speaks to Shankar Mahadevan to discover a trained singer, a frank human being... .
Sound over matter
DO MOVING pictures on the tube move you more or the sound effects emanating from it? Besides immortal classics, which remain frozen in your mind, how about hearing sounds like Schumacher's roaring racing car that make you feel as if a Grand Prix ...
Eating Out

Food and thoughts to share...
DON'T BE taken by surprise if you get to know that Tanuja, the yesteryear bubbly and energetic actress can transform a bathroom into a kitchen and cook the best of finger-licking delights! "I don't know how to cook but I create all kinds of ...
Thin Pizza thick into Indian homes homes
YET ANOTHER reason for Indian Pizza lovers to celebrate! Pizza Hut has launched a new delicious range of Chicken `stuffed crust' pizzas at its restaurants across the country. Similar to the Cheese `stuffed crust' pizza range, which was launched ...
Land & People

Balancing stress
RAMS RELATIONSHIPS, an organisation specialising in relationship management, has designed a spiritual and medical getaway for people suffering from ravages of a highly stressed urban environment, both at home and at work. Called "Balance - ...
Made in heaven, solemnised on earth
As nuclear families become the norm and urbanisation a modern-day reality, Parichay Sammelan and matrimonial bureaus fill in a very special demand, says ANUJ KUMAR....
Events

All's not fair at the book fair
The Delhi Book Fair begins this Saturday. OM GUPTA tells us what to read between the lines... .

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