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ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF… A TENNIS STADIUM
Love all, especially Nadal
Chennai Open has just begun at the Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium. DIVYA KUMARstruggles to suppress the rabid tennis fan in her and reports
Columns

VOICE YOUR VIEWS: NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
They said it

Resolutions have been part of New Year celebrations since ancient days. Purpose of making a resolution is to begin the year with focused goals and firm commitments. Resolutions usually relate to health, finance or personal life. This concept ...


Anytime is fine

Why wait till the New Year Eve to make a resolution? Anytime of the year should be fine. But once you resolve to do or not to do something, keep at it no matter what the temptations are.

T. S. Karthik

Valasaravakkam ...


No false promises

Do not make a false and unrealistic resolution. I prefer resolutions that can bring about a change in your life and those around you. I have resolved to keep the environment clean.

Balasundari Dhandhapani

...


Short-term goal

A New Year resolution is nothing but setting a short-term goal for long-term plans. Even when followed partially, it will benefit the individual. A strong desire coupled with determination makes the resolution a step forward.

K. ...


Welcome changes

New Year Eve is the most auspicious occasion for a person to turn a new leaf. Make resolutions and resolve to abide by them.

Nevedeta B

Kilpauk ...


Routine affair

“What’s your New Year resolution?’ This is a common question put forth by everyone following the dawn of a new year. People make resolutions every year, either sincerely or just to equip themselves to answer such a question ...


For a better India

Resolutions for the country: Maintain clean and healthy surroundings, make education accessible to all, discipline the youth, protect the environment and improve the economic and social situation.

Bala Bhoopalan

Chennai ...


Make and break

People try to adhere to resolutions for a short time and later make excuses for the deviation. I am not an exception. But then I make resolutions not just at the beginning of the year but several times during the year and then break it. Every ...


Re-solution

Resolution simply means re-solution: finding alternate and suitable solutions to your problems. Resolutions should help one improve one’s mind and character. In today’s multi-tasking scenario, making a resolution and following it ...


Year-end ritual

Come New Year, people from six to sixty are filled with joy and expectations of what the forthcoming year will bring. Most individuals resolve to shed bad habits. A resolution is a positive indicator of a person’s personality, ...


Long list

I have a big list for 2008. Here are a few: balance professional and personal life; time is money, so handle with care; help those in need and smile, it’s free of cost.

Mymoon Shabana M

Vadapalani ...


Health is wealth

As we are all aware the biggest demon today is stress. De-stress through yoga and meditation. Keep illnesses and anger at bay, they affect you and others. Do not use plastic which is not bio-degradable. Switch off the cell phone while driving ...


One for society

Trying and losing is better than not trying at all. Most of the resolutions that people take are personal such as “I will quit this or I will do that.” This New Year I have adopted a few resolutions that will benefit the general ...


Talk less please

Talk less and pay less. Last year, I paid huge cell phone bills to speak to my friends. This year I will cut down on my cell phone calls and spend some amount on charity. If at least a few hundreds take this decision we will raise enough money ...
Lifestyle

Piquant pockets
Shirt pockets are not just dump yards for keys, pens and visiting cards. They are getting more stylish and ornamental
Wheels

Incredible Hunk!
Hero Honda’s latest 150cc has been launched in direct competition to the Bajaj Pulsar. Rishad Cooper tests the two bikes to see which emerges winner


Virtual Mechanic
Car and bike questions? We have the answers
MAN AND MACHINE
45, but still a Minor
Subhash Chandra Bose majors in Minor 1000. The way he has maintained this 1962 example is testimony
i10 quick off the block
Sales during the festive season were particularly strong for manufacturers that had newer models on offer. Maruti had a record month, reporting its highest ever domestic sales of just over 65,000 units during November with the Alto also setting a ...
Charming temple town
Vijayawada has an air of pious India about it
All about cars
Carazoo.com, said to be the country’s first car portal with interactive animations, has signed up with 150 dealers across India and is looking at more tie-ups across the country. To further enhance the “user experience”, more ...
Music

The X factor
With her latest album “X”, Kylie Minogue tells the world that she’s back and it’s business as usual
Food

Goodfoodline
It’s difficult. To contain a smile while I read your mails. I look forward to keep hearing from you ( rashmiudaysingh1@gmail.com). Meanwhile, I’d like to draw your attention to the fact ...
Television

Adventure
A new show on a young boy who has to restore peace on earth
Books

Have a tale, will tell
The past year saw a flood of debut authors, many of whom generated interest in readers
Events

Starry concert
Share the stage with stars
Shop with clowns
Clowns romp by and acrobats delight, as you scan the shelves
Annual fest
The Mylapore Festival begins on January 3


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