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Never ending!
It’s April and that time of the year when all students — except those gifted few who fall into the unsavoury category of nerds and geniuses — are tearing the hair, frantically (also read frenetically, hysterically and anxiously) preparing for various entrance examinations. These white-papered, pencil-shading exams are more terrifying than the board exams as […]
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Magic on stage
REVIEW Surabhi’s mythological plays with their special effects were a real treat to watch. MADHUMITHA SRINIVASAN
The stage has its limitations. Says who? Surabhi theatre group, brought down from Hyderabad by Evam, showed the Chennai theatre enthusiasts, curious spectators and professional artists how magic can be created on stage with a little bit of out-of-the-box thinking […]
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Coming up on TV
The IPL continues all week on Set Max, with the clash between two teams in rampant form - Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils - live at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The most anticipated clash in the Spanish Primera Liga, between top two sides Barcelona and Real Madrid, is live from the Santiago Bernebeau on Star Sports. […]
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This week, we look back at two great bowlers who made England the world’s best cricket team in the early-to-mid 1950s. First up, a look at the bowling action of Frank Tyson, whose fiery pace won England the1954-55 Ashes in Australia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_RRl8EVceE
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Live and let live
Just look around! You will see a dozen dogs, or other animals homeless, hungry, or injured. Have you have ever felt like helping these poor animals? I only see people throw stuff at them or teasing them, inflicting injuries on them. They don’t deserve to be treated this way. A couple of days ago, a […]
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England retained the Ashes in 1956, thanks to JimLaker, who took a whopping 46 wickets in the five Tests. Watch Laker take 19 wicketsin the Old Trafford Test - watch it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKqcXyh4Vis
Compiled by KARTHIK KRISHNASWAMY
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Harnessing latent powers
Interesting changes in agenda mark the functioning of a new political outfit. PAROMITA PAIN
The Tamil Nadu Youth and Students Association party, started in 2004, is a young political outfit with an interesting agenda: something most talk about but few actually put on the manifesto. They want a retirement age for politicians and more accountability to […]
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Give it your all
KEEP FIT When working out, don’t do it blindly; get your mind involved as well to reap the full benefits. AJIT SHETTY
These past few months have been a period of intense learning for me. I have probably spent the most number of hours reading up and experiencing what I’ve learnt so as to give my […]
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Cook up a remedy
HOME REMEDIES Things right out of your kitchen and refrigerator can help you fight the harmful effects of the sun on your skin and hair. SHAILA SUDARSHAN
Too much sun and too little protection is bad for both your skin and hair. The sun’s ultraviolet rays lead to aging of skin, with wrinkles, brown patches […]
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Dress right and bright!
STYLE QUOTIENT NXg got a few designers to spill the beans on what’s hot, apart from the sun, and what’s not this season. AMINA SAMREEN SALAHUDDIN
The style we follow and the clothes we wear reveal our personal style and moods. These days it is necessary to be smartly dressed but one needs to dress in […]
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