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Endorphin addicts

Dissatisfaction leads to the need to work harder, set your sight higher and achieve those goals. I come from a family of endorphin addicts. Both my parents, my uncles and sometimes even my very own sibling and cousins are into vigorous exercising.
Dissatisfied
Recently, almost half my paternal family (except my grandfather and me) ran the Auroville […]

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Making school fun

School environments remain the same, whether in the U.S. or India. What will it take to make it better? RANJANI ANIRUDHAN has some suggestions. 

(Photo courtesy: Singapore Education)
As time flies, Grapevine Colleyville School District has a lot in mind. One aspect that has a huge role in making our schools successful is how to make learning […]

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Say ‘No’

Alcohol and tobacco consumption are high among the youth. As media partner for the Youth Health Mela, The Hindu NXg focusses on substance abuse in the last of the series on health and lifestyle.
Alcohol

The consequences of alcoholism and substance abuse today are significantly different from what it was earlier. It is not just a moral […]

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My fashion crush!

TIPS Borrow signature styles of your favourite ladies; here’s how you can fit them in your budget. GAURI SHAH
There are few people who aren’t bitten by the fashion bug; the only difference between glam and sham is the way you style yourself. Now not everyone can mix-match to perfection; use the right cuts, colours and […]

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Born to shoot

YOUNG LIKE US Man Singh’s gold at the recent Asian Shotgun Championship in Kuala Lumpur has made him more confident of qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics. KAMESH SRINIVASAN

He is quick on the trigger. Never mess with him. He does not miss! That may be an intimidating introduction for Man Singh, but relax; he is […]

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Best of the lot

BIG SCREEN
Movie: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner

The fourth instalment in the Twilight Saga is the most anticipated film in recent times. “Breaking Dawn”, directed by Bill Condon, stars Kristen Stewart as the protagonist Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black. The […]

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Prepare to die!!

GAME REVIEW Dark souls is highly challenging, incredibly engaging and an amazing experience. ARJUN SUKUMARAN

Developer: From Software
Platforms: Playstation 3, Xbox 360
I’ll say one thing for Dark Souls, it does try to warn you about what you’re getting into. When a game’s tagline is ‘Prepare to Die’, it’s usually down to an over-excited PR department or […]

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And that’s how it’s done

CONCERT The Unseen Underground Saturday Night Live concert that featured U.K.-based Cypher 16 was a night of crazy fun and awe-inspiring performances. ASIF AHMED

Unseen Underground’s Saturday Night Live V saw some crazy acts and performances during a metal show in Chennai. The event was proof that the Chennai metal scene is no longer a scene […]

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Back with a bang!

STAR SPEAK Stunning and suave, Soniya Agarwal has made a comeback with “Vedam”. With four films in the kitty, Soniya is sure to rock the charts once again. ARCHANA SUBRAMANIAN

Mumbai to Chennai, 10 years, quit acting at the peak of her career, a fairytale wedding, a traumatic break up and now back to where she […]

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Footloose in Hong Kong!

EAST-BOUND Besides being a well known business destination, Hong Kong offers tourists a range of shopping, fantastic attractions and a plethora of food from all over to choose from.  SAMVITHA RAM
A small island off the coast of mainland China, Hong Kong provides tourists with a taste of China’s culture, while retaining a cosmopolitan environment. It […]

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