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The Playwright Award shortlist
Last August, we announced the MetroPlus Playwright Award 2008, which carries a prize of Rs. 1 lakh for the best English script, which is original, unpublished and unperformed. We received over 70 entries from all over the country, of which 63 fulfill ed all the criteria specified for eligibility. The judges longlisted eight plays of which they shortlisted three. Below, a snapshot of the three playwrights and their entries. The final decision about the winner will be announced later this month.

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From the diary

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Oye Bubbly!
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Beauty And Wellness

Something to chew on
Is gum chewing such a good habit after all, asks GEETA PADMANABHAN

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Breathe to beat stress
The cleansing breath technique rids the mind of pent-up anxieties

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Ask Shahnaz

Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in

How can I control excessive sweating? — ...

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Keyboard, the culprit!
Computer keyboards are home to millions of bacteria

Sport

No hassles, that’s Hussey!
Michael Hussey looks beyond cricket. Read on to discover the sensitive side of the Aussie left-hander’s persona

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Did you know?

Serena Williams is the last tennis player, male or female, to have held all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously...

Food

MEALS THAT HEAL
Not such a bitter pill
Serve your family stuffed bitter gourd for a change

Books

Beat street
REM’s Accelerate, the band’s first studio album in four years, has been a shot in the arm for the American rock group, which appeared to have lost its way. Getting back to their familiar rock-heavy style, with plenty of guitar, ...

Events

Waiting in the wings?
Theatre Y organises acting and voice training sessions

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