Archive for June 7th, 2012
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A trek to remember
MEGHNA PAUL describes the awe-inspiring sights at Nagalapuram, while on a trek organised by the Chennai Trekking Club.
I woke up bright and early on Sunday morning, all set for the Nagalapuram trek with the Chennai Trekking Club (CTC). I had probably slept for just three hours but the excitement gave me enough energy to drag […]
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Good, but not the best
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Movie: Thadaiyara Thaakka
Cast: Arun Vijay, Mamta Mohandas, Maha Gandhi, Vamsi Krishna
Arun Vijay is back with his next film “Thadayara Thaakka”, an action crime thriller. This film is unlike his previous commercial films and has worked with the talented director Magilzh Thirumeni, a former assistant of Gautam Vasudev Menon.
Plot
The film begins with the murder of […]
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People’s movement
INITIATIVE Anshu Gupta, who created Goonj in his 20s, is proof that social change can be initiated at any age. KAMALA GOPALAKRISHNAN
(In pic: Anshu Gupta with his team)
When Anshu Gupta was just 27 years old, he started Goonj, a humanitarian organisation aimed at helping disadvantaged people in rural areas have access to clothing […]
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Intriguing trail
SUSPENSE Espionage, murder and more… RYHAANA SALIE
Title: The Impossible Dead
Author: Ian Rankin
Publisher: Hachette India
Price: Rs. 595
Set in the context of British politics in the 1980s, the plot centres on the Inspector Malcolm Fox’s investigation of Paul Carter who has been accused of misconduct. But Fox’s professional brilliance is a form of compensation for miseries […]
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Gene soup!
SCI-FI A nail-biting thriller that will keep you glued to the pages. PRERNA S. KHATRI
Title: Perfect People
Author: Peter James
Publisher: Macmillan
Price: £ 13.99
What if you could control the genes of your child? What if you could determine the height, weight, the number of hours they sleep, quotient of compassion even before they take form? What if […]
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On a mission
ADVENTURE When Maya’s mother is kidnapped her life becomes a roller coaster ride. SHRADDHA NAIR
Title: The Maya Brown Missions: Circle of Fire
Author: S.M. Hall
Publisher: Frances Lincolm Children’s Books
Price: Rs. 299
The Circle of Fire by S.M Hall is the first of a series known as the Maya Brown Missions. It is the tale of an adopted […]
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Stop, think, go!
GAP YEAR Think you’ve got it all figured out? Take a break after school and give the unconventional a try to discover your real interests. USHA RAMAN
As the mercury rises, so does the anxiety level among school-leaving students and their parents. Where do they go from here? Will they clear the competitive exams and make […]
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Bag it!
No ensemble is complete without the accessories. No stylish look is complete without a bag. Here are the top trends in bags for Summer 2012! SATKRIT K.
Electro Mania
Fuscias, neon yellows, blues or greens… electric shades are in this summer. The runways of the world see a big upswing in muted natural colours for the garments […]
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Into the blue
NINA SIMON is amazed at the vibrant underwater life in Chidiya Tapu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The plane glided above the jade green sea and then over thick green foliage as winding snake-like rivers crawled towards the hissing shores and waves crashed into white onto the jet- black rocks. Yes, I was heading for an […]
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Classic makeover
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Movie: Snow White and the Huntsman
Cast: Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Sam Claflin…
A classic revamp of the much-cherished bedtime fable from the Grimm Brothers’, this version is replete with beguiling fantasy and a plethora of heart-warping emotions. From the credits to curtain’s down, the refurbished narrative sustains the pace of the plot and […]
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