Archive for January 2012
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Some things never change!
Recently, I read an article about how the State government has implemented an e-challan system for traffic offences and instances of corruption has become strikingly low. There was also a note that the government has approximately earned Rs. 7 crore in income in two months from driving offences. I was impressed and pleased that something […]
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In happier times…
As I sit on the sofa typing this article, all grown up and seemingly more mature, I can’t help but reminisce about the days when I could still watch cartoons, play lock-and-key with my neighbours, go to an amusement park with mum and dad and live life as if there was no tomorrow. Those were […]
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Real education
Who is an educated person? A person who has enough knowledge and can apply it in real life. An uneducated person is supposed to be the one without that knowledge. But in general, people’s idea of education is different. One Wednesday, I was tired and famished and waiting for the train that would take me […]
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Star performers
HOCKEY Players S.K.Uthappa and Kothajit Singh are keen to excel for India in international hockey tournaments. Y.B. SARANGI
(In pic: S.K. Uthappa, 21, and Kothajit Singh, 19)
Environmental influences do shape individuals. They have spurred two youngsters, hailing from distant corners of the country, to take up hockey seriously despite the not-so-lucrative status of the sport at present. […]
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True swaraj…
While we have surpassed many obstacles to become a sovereign country 62 years ago, there is a lot more that we, as a country, need to do to become a “developed” nation, feels SAMVITHA RAM
Today, India celebrates 62 years of being a sovereign, secular and democratic republic. Every year on this day, our amazing country […]
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It’s all about rhythm
SAARANG T-Bone, who performed right after The Hindu NXg Rockstar, had the audience swaying to their music. JANANE VENKATRAMAN
It is a balmy afternoon and they are dressed casually in shorts, lounging about the guest house lobby when I enter. They are T-Bone, one of Thailand’s biggest reggae and ska bands, slated to perform at The […]
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The evening that rocked
ROCKSHOW With seven bands performing music that makes you want to headbang; this year’s line up had the crowd grooving till the very end. S. ARVIND JOSHUA JAYDEV
(Vildhjarta performing at Saarang 2012)
The evening skies begin to darken on January 21, as the much awaited Saarang Rock Show (presented by Durex Jeans Blue Love condoms) […]
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Musical showdown!
The ultimate music contest in town — The Hindu NXg Rockstar — saw Black Letters put up a high-pitched fight against 34 other talented teams to win the coveted title. ARCHANA SUBRAMANIAN
Saarang, the annual cultural festival held at IIT-M, just got better this year with The Hindu NXg Rockstar becoming a part of it. With […]
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Snapshots
An overview of one of the city’s biggest cultural fest - Saarang 2012 - in pictures…
(Vishal-Shekhar hit the high note)
(Devi Sri Prasad enthrals the crowd)
(Stunts galore)
(Shashank Subramanyam at the Folk and Fusion Nite)
(Dancers dazzle at Choreo Nite)
(A gala scene)
(Anita Ratnam and R. Balki interact with the students)
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Eat smarter to live better
As media partner for Youth Health Mela next month, The Hindu NXg will feature a series of articles on health and lifestyle over the next four weeks. We begin with Non-Communicable Diseases.
Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh in a recent public address, famously said, ‘I repeat, the problem of Malnutrition is a National Shame’. He dwelt upon […]
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