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Making inroads in others’ lives
Father-daughter doctor duo convince SOMA BASU of the essence to march on despite age and odds
Columns

CAMPUS HANGOUT
‘Cement’ing friendly ties

What’s to love: The moment the bell goes, the students make a beeline for these benches. And why not? Its cool and calm out there, especially after the college buses have whirred out of the campus. “This spot is like a ...


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Beauty And Wellness

TRAINING ROOM
Barbell reverse preacher curl
It strengthens the biceps and forearms
QUICK TIP
Watch your back

Here are some suggestions to help those suffering from back problems (besides taking up a rehabilitation programme).

Get up often, gently stretch, keep walking around and change positions frequently.

Place a cushion or rolled-up ...


Why contraception?
Gynaecologists discuss some issues related to birth control measures
Food

QUICK FIX
Lamb chops milanaise

Drain off the water and keep aside. Mix all the ingredients and soak the lamb chops in it for half an hour. Heat the pan and spread olive oil on its base. Grill the lamb chops till cooked. A plate of boiled vegetables and roasted potato goes ...


SINGNATURE DISH
MUSHROOM BIRIYANI
Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Mushroom Farm, 80 A, Yanaikkal, Madurai. Phone: 0452-4374297.

Neither the name ‘mushroom Biriyani’ is new nor the ingredients any different. But the taste certainly is. The proof is ...
Cinema

NOW SHOWING
YAAVARUM NALAM

This is one fearful ride! A family moves into an apartment, 13 B. Only to discover after a while that the television set at home beams a serial (the cast of which were murdered ages ago) meant just for their eyes. Creepy enough? There’s ...
Television

Now And Then

Demi Moore, Rosie O’Donnell and Melanie Griffith star in this nostalgic story of growing up in America. The summer of 1970 was the year they turned 12, discovered boys and made a friendship pact that has lasted into adulthood. Now, they ...


Get wise to global warming
Watch ‘Earth Day Special’ on NatGeo on April 22
Miscellany


Events

Yoga camp

Chinmaya Mission is organising a two-week “Yogasanas and Pranayama camp” for men and women. The camp will have sessions for both beginners and advanced yogasana for those who are already practicing.

Venue: ...


History workshop

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Madurai Chapter is organising a basic course in Tamil history. Dr.Venkatraman, retd MKU professor is the main resource person. The four day course will conclude with a field ...


Craft’s Mela

A special handicrafts and handlooms festival displaying a wide variety of eye catching items from all over India is on. Amazing heritage collection, old temple art, Sheesham wood articles, garden chairs, terracotta and patta chitra are some of ...


Readers Club
Venue: Lions Aravind Institute of Community, Optholmology Building (Next to Aravind

Eye Hospital, Room No: 100, Anna Nagar.

Date: April 19.

Time: 11a.m. to 1 p.m. ...


Heritage walk

The Madurai chapters of INTACH, CII and Travel Club are jointly commemorating the World Heritage Day by organizing a Heritage Walk that will start from Meenakshi SundareswararAmman Temple and culminate at Thirumalai Naicker Palce via Nagara ...


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