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Making prison reforms possible
Delivering the Mary Clubwala Jadhav Seventh Memorial Endowment Lecture at the Madras School of Social Work early this week, Kiran Bedi described how she succeeded in implementing prison reforms in the Tihar jail. PRINCE FREDERICK reports... .
Sport
Flowering teenage stars of tennis
There seems to be no dearth of talented young tennis players in Chennai. A look at some of the stars in the making.

Coaching, a science
The Commonwealth Bank-Australian Institute of Sports Cricket Academy (CBCA) has transformed the art of coaching into a science, based on progressive thinking.
Music
Aural treat
Abaswaram Ramjhi's "Isai Mazhalai'', which is going places, is all set to present a programme titled ``Baala Brahmam'' on DD1 on April 14.
Raga meets rhythm
The Doon School student choir-orchestra put its best foot forward, while jamming with ace drummer Sivamani. A report of the concert held in the city recently.
Personality
'I am a survivor'
Anita Ratnam was recently honoured with the Vibrant Indian award in recognition of her contribution to the enrichment of art and culture. An interview with the danseuse.
Fashion
Specially for summer
AS FAR as the city's fashion scene goes, there is plenty of activity happening. Several exhibitions are being held at various venues, with special focus on summerwear. The fashion conscious of Chennai are, by now, quite familiar with Shafali, ...
Telewatch
Show of quality
WITH "AKKARAPACCHA", Asianet has again lived up to its reputation as being a channel that beams interesting fare for viewers. Aired Mondays to Fridays at 6.30 p.m., "Akkarapaccha" is set in a typical Kerala ambience. The story revolves around ...
Eating Out
'Street' food
The ambience was perfect and the food, simply out of the street, at Thattukadai food fest, on till April 14 at Raintree, Hotel Connemara.
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Entertainment
Scholarly writing
THE PRIZE distribution ceremony of the 2001 Scholastic Writing competitions in poetry and short story was held at the Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, recently. The confidence and disciplined manner in which the young winners carried themselves was ...
Edutainment is here
THE SUMMER commences with loads of fun and opportunities for children. From art camps to computer camps, trekking camps, wild tours to cycle expedition, a variety of exciting activities await children this season. The summer camps are primarily ...

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