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Lord of the fantasy
It's been 115 years since J.R.R. Tolkien was born, and more than half a century since the publication of The Lord Of The Rings. But interest in his work has only grown over the years, says RAKESH MEHAR
Columns

When reality rules
Prem and Pooja dance their way to win "Jodi No: 1"
Arts And Entertainment

Ethnic crafts
Contemporary crafts from across the country are on display at Kamala
Beauty And Wellness

Browse healthy
Is using the Net for medical information beneficial or detrimental?
Cinema

Boom time
For the first time in history, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) exceeded $3 billion in worldwide ticket sales for the year 2006. In India, SPE crossed Rs. 116 crore in gross box-office sales for the third consecutive year. It distributed the ...


New girl
Muktha George, rechristened Bhanu, is the new girl from Kerala who is being introduced in Tamil by director Hari in "Thamirabarani". Bhanu is the spitting image of Hari's earlier discovery Nayanthara, who has turned out to be one of the top ...
Rahman scores
Mani Ratnam's "Guru", featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, is being dubbed into Tamil and released for Pongal with other Tamil biggies. Surya has dubbed for Abhishek in "Guru" and Mallika Sherawat is doing a sizzling number for the ...
Blessy is back
Blessy, the director who shot to fame and became a household name with "Kazhcha" and "Thanmatra", is back with his third film Palunku" ("Crystal"), featuring Mammootty and a new girl Lakshmi Sharma in the lead. The film, released in Kerala last ...
Travel

ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
A day at lake placid
Where time stands still, writes SUBHA J RAO
In nature's lap
A trip to Kaudiyala, near Rishikesh, is a thrilling experience
SANCTUARY SPOTLIGHT
Desert National Park
The 3162-sq. km. Desert National Park, spread over Jaisalmer and Barmer Districts, is an example of the eco-system of the Thar Desert. Established in 1980, it is home to a wealth of wildlife. You can travel by jeep or camel. The Sudashri ...
My kind of place
Singapore suits me perfectly — a no-frills city, full of warm and friendly people. It allows me to be myself . An annual trip to Singapore is a must for me. When I go on a holiday, I prefer to do a lot of walking. Though everything ...
Surprise surprise!
Be a smart traveller and earn yourself some brownie points
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Choose from a range of ethnic wear and casuals
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