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The Haat of the matter
Dastkari Haat Samiti is showcasing the works of artisans from across the country at an exhibition. In an interview to Kausalya Santhanam, its president Jaya Jaitley talks about the show and the Samiti
Environment

The nocturnal visitor
Night herons continue to survive in the grey jungle
General Wellness

Dual fuel duel
The Wagon R gets a fresh lease of life and finds a cheaper fuel to run on. Can the car really make a difference to the way we spend on petrol? Wheels finds out


4x4 Landie goes 7.1
The Frelander II is the first vehicle in the world to utilise Dolby's surround sound standard
Virtual mechanic
I have been using a Hero Honda Splendor for six years now, and want to switch over to a gearless two-wheeler. Itshould have a gender-neutral look so that both my wife and I canuse it. Though Honda Activa looks enticing, I want to know ...
MAN AND MACHINE
The first trimester Amby
Ramji Srinivasan has one of the `links' between the Morris Oxford MO and the Ambassador — a 1949 straight-four Hindustan 14
IT'S RICH!
The cost of parking
Come the beginning of September and England will come closer to accepting alternative lifestyles into the mainstream of society
Fiestas on a diet
They covered great distance on a measly fuel allowance and proved a point
Voice Your Views : What does freedom mean to the youth?

Freedom to the youth today is not about obeying or disobeying, defying or complying with someone, especially elders, blindly. To them it is a happy understanding with their parents. Freedom is also about building an identity.Life is about a ...

Arts & Crafts

Crafts fair
Gujarat Handloom and Handicraft exhibition is being organised by the Gujarat State Handloom, Handicraft and Ind. Cooperative Federation in the city from today till September 10. On display are tie and dye fabrics, embroidered cholis, ghagras, ...
Issues

Give them a book
Get your child to read, and give him access to a different dimension in life
Fashion

For a sparkling wedding
Kirtilals has launched an exclusive wedding collection. Actor Namitha unveiled the sparkling range comprising of traditional patterns with a contemporary look. The collection, which will compliment all kinds of bridal attire, is embellished with ...
Cinema

Movies for hire
Here's a lending library, which boasts DVDs of rare films, including the entire collection of Hitchcock, P. D. James and Stanley Kubrick. Nathan's Rock Salad, the video rental that has outlets in Nungambakkam (ph: 28252020) and Anna Nagar ...
Music

Chords & Notes
Ever since Munna Bhai won over cinemagoers with his trenchant humour, people have been waiting for the sequel. Here it comes from the house of Vidhu Vinod Chopra again. Predictably, starring the old firm of Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, ...
Eating Out

Steamed and stir fried
Lemon Grass, the Oriental restaurant at Hotel Rain Tree, Alwarpet, is hosting a Steamed and Stir Fried Food Festival till September 3. The festival is open for dinner, 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. and features an a la carte menu. The starters ...
Food Line


Events

Singing the city's praise
Several teams came up with songs describing the city at the "Anthem of Chennai" contest
Stringing stories together
At the release of "Keezhai Nattu-k-kathaigal" French puppeteer Brigette Revelli presented a story from the book
Clips from a tale
It was a celebration of our less than perfect selves, our cute idiosyncrasies and our many `Tamil-isms' that really dominated the reading of Subashree Krishnaswamy's award-winning short story "Bright Pink Butterfly Clips." Organised by the ...



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