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Question of choice
It's out in the open now. With both boys and girls willing to explore various options to tie the knot, a modern-day `swayamvaram is no longer taboo. The recent offline venture by bharatmatrimony.com is a case in point, writes RADHIKA RAJAMANI.
Arts & Crafts
The Auroville collection
From incense and essential oils, hand made paper products, ceramic to the hand painted silks, the Auroville collection at the new shop `Ocean' is a must-see.
Personality
Thriving on action
He thrives on action and risk is his middle name. Meet Kashif Qureshi, the 24-year-old Hyderabadi who has done over 2000 daring stunt shows in the country and overseas.
Cinema
In black and back
`Men In Black II', the sequel to immensely popular sci-fi comedy `MIB' is scheduled to hit the screens on August 2.


Simple fare
ANOTHER TYPICAL run-of-the-mill love triangle. Although Roja Poolu does not have great promises in store yet the neat and dextrous portrayal certainly won't make it a miss. Arun (Sriram), Manu (Bhoomika) and Sriram (Akash) form the ...
Music
Music for the soul
The city's veteran rock band, AlterEgoz, is working at their debut album, that is scheduled to hit the shelves shortly.
Celebrating life
With impressive playback numbers to her credit and an inspiring musical lineage, Shweta Pandit is the new face of Indi-pop raring to go with her debut album `Main zindagi hoon.'
Showbitz
STAR back on game track
THE CROREPATI echoes are still ringing the sound of bucks in STAR's ears. The channel is now all set to bring back the crorepati game show in a new avatar sometimes around Diwali. This time the channel also plans to export the show to other parts ...
Two sides of the coin
TV SERIALS can bring out different reactions from people. Vivan Bhathena, new MTV VJ, rules out the possibility of serial acting "That is out for me, as I had a bad experience during Yehi to Pyar Hain. Everything was disorganised and I was not ...
Some record!
THEY SHOWED some staying power, but their kidneys may have been affected. Ami Desai, Satpal Singh, Darshan Bagga, Bhavin Shah, Vishal Vyas and Chandan Rathod completed the AXN Viewing Marathon by viewing 48 hours of the TV show, Ripley's Believe ...
`Annamalai'gains from`Chithi'
THE ONLY serial with a male name in a sea of women oriented serials, Annamalai is currently zooming in popularity now that Radhika has appeared in it. It looks like diehard Chithi fans were looking for one more opportunity to bond with their ...
The friends formula
THE YOUNG friends formula seems to have caught on with Dil Chahta Hai and Filhaal. Music channel MTV has ventured into films with Bas Yun Hi produced by Bandra West Productions, a romantic comedy about a group of young friends and ten days in ...
Bappi rides again
VIEWERS OF Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai on Zee TV couldn't believe their eyes recently. Not only has Bappi Lahiri continued to wear all those gold chains even after dropping out of the filmi limelight, he has also grown fatter, and more reverential ...
Green Notes
Bloom in blue
With its attractive flower, `Clitoria Ternatea' can be used for its medicinal properties and also to beautify hedges.
Land & People
Making things happen
Gita Dendukuri is an educationist cum social activist who combines her experience and expertise to help improve urban colonies.
Events
Cultural montage
Youngsters will be presenting a variety programme at Daira Centre of Art and Culture on July 31.
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