Archive for February 2012
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Knot so ready
Summers in Chennai are never pleasant; the weather I mean. The marriage season is in full swing during May; all the kalyana mantapams are over booked. Almost every single Tamilian is tying the knot somewhere in the city. The entire family, extended beyond the fourth generation turns up for these weddings. Multiple Karthiks and Anands […]
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What’s up with us?
It’s election time in India’s most populated state. The skyline in Uttar Pradesh is covered by large banners and posters of various leaders pleading earnestly to the people for their support. Meanwhile, another election was held in the financial capital Mumbai. This one’s of a slightly smaller magnitude, nevertheless extremely important. These were the Municipal […]
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Lights, camera and love!
Let me tell you what I’m thinking. I’m thinking about these ultra sappy and uber dumb love stories that are REALLY frequent when you’re referring to Indian cinema. I’ve always been pondering about; the concept I mean. The movie generally begins with a song, where people just dance because the hero is dancing. Our dear […]
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Coach’s delight
YOUNG LIKE US Yadlapalli Pranjala is making her mark at the National level. V. V. SUBRAHMANYAM
She strayed onto a tennis court for the first time thanks to her father Yadlapalli Kishore’s love for the game. But, within a few days, the coach at the Sarojini Cricket & Fitness Academy, Sravan, and its Director Kiran Reddy […]
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Meter podu!
Anantha and Mayur hope to put an end to fleecing by auto drivers. S. ARAVINDAN
When Anantha Subramanian returned to Chennai in 2010 after a stint in the U.S, he was tired of being mercilessly fleeced by the autorickshaw drivers. Not only did the drivers refuse to use meter or government recommended rates, they were […]
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What’s all the hype about?
ARVIND SIBI wonders what the latest instalment of Grand Theft Auto will be like…
Grand Theft Auto-V was announced on Rockstar Games’ website last October, just a few days after the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III. Every web page on Rockstar Games’ website (even the old Vice City and San Andreas pages) was replaced […]
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Differences that blend
Belgium-based metal band Thurisaz’s music is a unique blend of genres. NICKY
The first Belgian Metal band to perform in India, and the first international band to play a show in India post-midnight to a packed audience, Thurisaz, is known for its unique genre of music that’s the result of a blend of different genres of […]
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Music Unlimited
Album: Get Your Heart On
Artist: Simple Plan
“Cuz tonight I’m feeling like an astronaut… Now I’m stuck out here and the world forgot.” With these lyrics from the song Astronaut, the fourth album by this Canadian pop boy-band contains just the kind of foot-tapping, hands-clapping kind of music you’d want… well, pretty much anywhere! Simple Plan […]
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Music Unlimited
Album: Blood Pressure
Artist: The Kills
The Kills are back with their fourth album “Blood Pressure”, which has 11 tracks and a running time of 42 minutes (approx). The Kills have developed a sound with blazing guitars, lyrics oozing with hostility and a more pop friendly approach compared to their earlier albums.The album starts with the drums-heavy […]
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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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