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Is there a cultural crisis?
A delightful cocktail of cutcheris, kolam contests and coffee shops. That's Chennai for you, says APARNA KARTHIKEYAN
Publishing Books

On a spiritual quest
Mani Bhaumik's "Code Name God" takes you on a fascinating journey
Leisure & Recreation

Animated puppets
On ANIMO puppetry from May 13
Personality

Hair and how!
He's a cut above other hair stylists. Meet Jawed Habib, who has big plans for the city
Issues

CAVEAT EMPTOR
Whose money is it?
The reluctance of several insurance companies to settle claims is a problem that needs to be tackled urgently
Cinema

A peek at Poland
Of Polish films from May 4-7
Telewatch

Now, a historical
The Sagars and STAR Plus are excited about their new serial, "Prithvi Raj Chauhan", which will premiere this month. A story of romance, valour and wisdom, the historical recreates the love story of the Rajput prince and Princess Samyukta, who ...


Youth icon
Reality is the current flavour on television. Zee TV has started a unique reality show titled "Business Baazigar" with the tagline — "Idea lao... paise le jao." People are asked to come up with innovative ideas and present them as business ...
A laugh riot
MTV's new show "Rendezvous with Semi Girebaal" (Sunday, 9.30 p.m.) is a laugh riot. Master of disguise Cyrus Sahukar dons the avatar of Semi Girebaal, interviewing celebrities in a saccharine manner giving you up-close and trivial information ...
Music

Bollywood bound
Singer Rabbi Shergill turns a music director and lyricist
Chords & Notes
If the gripping volume has sold over 40 million copies in 44 languages, the film based on the novel that opens worldwide on May 17 is touted as one of the blockbusters of the year. The flick is directed by Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks in ...
Eating Out

Rhapsody by night
Now, a `bohemian bar and restaurant' in the city
Shopping

Stamp of luxury
Simplicity is the hallmark of FCML's line of bathroom accessories
Travel

Who is a tourist?
Travellers are of many kinds. GEETA PADMANABHAN lists some
The `casino' city turns 100
Las Vegas is celebrating its centennial this year with a lot of fanfare
MY KIND OF PLACE - KUSHBOO
New Zealand is one of the most spectacular countries I have visited. I have been there just once in 1997 but believe me I would love to go there as often as I can. Unfortunately I never got to visit it again. My favourite in NZ Is ...
The beaches of Sri Lanka beckon
High on options, easy on the pocket, that's what makes Sri Lanka a hot spot on the tourism circuit
For shopping, yes, for food, certainly!
Forget shopping, think of eating out in Singapore, suggests SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY
Heard but not seen
Where a bloody tale meets serenity, writes PANKAJA SRINIVASAN
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
Set amidst the scenic beauty of the Himalayas, the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttararanchal. Established on March 1, 1955, the sanctuary is home to many endangered animals, including the elusive snow ...
Discover New Zealand
Four exciting packages on offer
Madras Miscellany



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