Archive for April 26th, 2012

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Who’s busy?

“Whirr…… dirr…..” is the music heard throughout the day on the streets of Triplicane. The city was buzzing with activity as I was speeding on my way in my Ladybird.
I had many “companions” on the street — the dirt, rubbish, stagnant water, threatening cows, angry dogs, active crows and, of course, dirty minds and dirty […]

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On guard!

YOUNG LIKE US By winning a gold in the epee individual category of the South Asian Fencing Championship, Shagolsem Jayanta Singh has proved that he is here to stay. V. V. SUBRAHMANYAM

He moves around with so much energy and exuberance that it’s hard to miss him. Manipur fencer Shagolsem Jayanta Singh is making waves in the […]

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Be summer-ready!

Your skin and nails will be in the spotlight. YOGITA ABHISHEK SHAH tells you how to take care of them…

Make a splash
While enjoying a swim, take care of your skin, hair and even nails. Yes, chlorine can make them dry and brittle. Apply petroleum jelly to your nails before entering the water. And after coming […]

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Beat the heat

TIPS Before you head out to exercise, here are some things to keep in mind. NINA REDDY

Exercise: Start exercising slowly and keep your session short (15-20 minutes) when you begin. Monitor your exercise heart rate often and keep your exercise intensity low so that you can stay well within your heart rate zone. Allow 10-12 […]

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Fun in the sun

KEEP FIT Does the sun drain your motivation to work out? Then why not make it fun? MRINALINI suggests some ways.

 As the summer heat continues to soar, the spirit seems to plummet downwards and the body feels like a wilting flower. The best way to beat the heat is to stay active and enthused. It […]

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Burst of colour!

Experts tell you what you can wear to make the summer bearable and fashionable. PAYAL CHHABRIA
Clothes:
Anaka Narayanan (Label: Brass Tacks)

 (In pic: Mix and match patterns and prints)
In the last couple of years the trend has been towards unconventional silhouettes (the de-constructed look or a slouchy, relaxed look) and mixing patterns and prints. Fashion, […]

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Weekly MOvie Quiz (26/04/2012)

How much do you know about “Tezz”? Ten lucky people with the correct answers will win two passes each to a show at PVR Cinemas. Send in your answers with your name, address and contact details to: contests.nxg@gmail.com. Entries sent to a different id or posted on the website will not be accepted.

1. Which South […]

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