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Protest, at whose cost?
Rallies are often taken out by people, be they Government employees or the common man, to get their grievances redressed. But most often they end up disrupting public life. GOUTAM GHOSH wonders whether such protests serve their purpose. More

Lifestyle
Elegant creations
BLIND LOVE, on Nimmo Road, Santhome, has now diversified into Indonesian furniture, of an unusual kind. Made primarily of teakwood, some chairs come with cane base or plaited leatherbacks and base. Thick cane, with an antique parchment finish, ... More

Arts & Crafts
Play of images
`Truths and Fictions', a recent exhibition of photographs by American artist, George Woodman, appealed to the psyche of the viewer, compelling him to unravel the meaning of each work. More

Capturing snow-capped mountains
With his exhibitions, Beat Presser tries to create rooms where people can walk in and enter a different world. They are offered the possibility of escaping reality for a while. More

Personality
Simply bowled over
MUTHIAH MURALIDHARAN is going to be visiting Chennai quite often in the future. The master spinner, just 29 years old, has already gone past the magic 400 wicket mark in test cricket. Muralidharan will soon coach young Chennai spinners once a ... More

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Food fads and television
Youngsters prefer aerated drinks and fast foods to home made meals. One reason cited is the impact of advertisements, according to a study conducted by the students of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, MOP Vaishnav College. More

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Scents and sensibilities
The celebrity had left the hall after routine rounds of felicitations. But a sheer, yet enveloping fragrance lingered. It was distinctive and subtly sexy. So expressive of her personality... To many, it might just mean one of those ... More

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Serials with a serious message
The serials "Nambikkai" and "Vaazhndu Kaatugiren" produced by AVM, hold the viewers' interest because of their gripping theme and powerful characters. More

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