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More than music on his menu
Eye for glamour MEET Nisha Kutty, whose camera captures the faces that adorn the pages of top fashion magazines
Old meets newWhen a company acquires a hot property in Madurai to set up a five-star resort, what do you expect next? Bulldozers brought in to mow down the old structures? But ETL Hospitality Services (a subsidiary of ETL Infrastructure Services) bought this ...
GOING NATIVE 
Besotted with ChennaiWhen emotionally attached to a place, you lose sight of what’s wrong with it. This partly explains Nigel Wyman’s continuing fascination with Chennai. From farcical driving tests to fleecing traders, Wyman has experienced it all. But ... 
The lotus pondWhere it’s at: The large, square rain-harvesting pond opposite an open field and surrounded by a number of sprawling old trees. What’s to love: In a word, nature. There’s the shade of the tall ... THERELUCTANT GOURMENT Back to what grandma did FOOD It’s comforting to know that home cooking still celebrates local vegetables and lesser known spices FINE WINE 
Demystifying the wine labelWhat makes people feel so befuddled and out of their depths when it comes to wine? Partly, this is because of the staggering variety — wine is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for wine. But the main ... QUICK FIX CHEF AMIT Ajwaini machi METRO WORKOUT One, two, buckle my shoe DIVYA KUMAR goes Aero boxing and learns what non-stop exercise means TRAINING ROOM Heavy weights or a light routine? EXERCISE Overdoing your training routine will only lead to stress QUICK TIP Spend quality time in the gym Science says that it is not the amount of time you spend in the gym that counts, but the intensity. Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Lee Haney of the United States refers to it as ‘quality over quantity.’ It should also be noted ... CHEWON THIS 
Clam chowderA type of chowder (soup) made with clams and broth which is hugely popular in parts of the U.S. Potatoes and onions are often added to the chowder, as also salt pork or bacon, for enhanced flavour. The use of other vegetables is not common, ...
Music mantra Ismail Darbar on the changing trends in the music industry
My five My Five is a personal list of the five greatest tracks in popular music
French window to Naipaul Patrick French on his biography of V.S. Naipaul Jest the way he is! Navjot Singh Sidhu continues to regale us with his trademark one-liners Subject first, narrator second French filmmaker Annie Bonniel lets the visuals tell their own stories
Cricket-ainment!Watch Dhoni and his men clash with Laxman and his clan as Chennai Super Kings take on Deccan Chargers at the Chepauk stadium. Be there to support your team and at the same time enjoy an electric performance by Karthik and his ...
Learn to make chocolates Here’s an opportunity to make chocolates for your family and friends. Abirami Mega Mall and Pranav Foods will jointly organise chocolate making classes this summer. Charmrajya and Joideep of Pravav Foods will conduct the classes on Tuesdays ...
Tune in for some variety ENTERTAINMENT Watch a film and a quiz show on TV Riffs that rocked TV Gods of Guitar premieres today, 11 a.m. onwards on Vh1
Showcasing OrissaAn exhibition-cum-sale of handlooms and handicrafts, organised by Utkalika Orissa State Emporium, is on at C. P. Art Centre, Eldams Road, Alwarpet till May 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The show facilitates direct meeting between customers and ... The Emperor’s story THEATRE Know about Emperor Ashoka through a play to be staged on May 4 SUMMER SPECIAL Smart steps A new dance school Aaja Nachle-Nrithya Paathshaala in the city teaches salsa, kathak, disco, folk and Bollywood styles. Summer courses have started and the second batch has commenced. For enquiries contact 98408 17028, 94449 94434. Just ...
Abracadabra!Jadugar Anand is in town – and he is already into his 50th show. With two-shows every day, the magic wiz is all out to take you into his maya-lok. Watch the Statue of Liberty disappear in slow motion and a live elephant making its ... Gujarat on a platter Gujarati specialities on a platter at a food festival at Casablanca, The Pride Hotels, Kilpauk. The festival is open for lunch and dinner till May 4. For reservations call 43989898 (Extn 5). ... Fabrics for furnishing Silks, sheers, light linen, jewelled tones, exquisite embroideries, print jacuards and more. Add style and elegance to your drapes. Venue: Asharra Address: 18/20, Bheemanna Garden Rd,Abhiramapuram. Date: Up to May ... Red lobsters A new dimension to that most exquisite of seafoods, the lobster, at Kayal, Le Royal Meridien’s premium sea food restaurant. Get the lobster of your choice cooked the way you like it by waiting chefs. Fried, sautéed … or done ... Camp for kids LEISURE Residential camp for children at DakshinaChitra on May 9 and 10
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