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New norms for cinefield
From January 1, 2003, self imposed guidelines will be in force in the Malayalam film industry, to cut costs and bring in discipline. The mood is for change. Veterans tell PREMA MANMADHAN that these guidelines may help mend matters.

Heritage

Submerged in hoary lore
K. BALAKRISHNAN writes about the Kuzhippillykavu Jaladurga temple at Perambavoor, which is submerged under water for a good part of the year.

Arts & Crafts

A fresh, new look
A COMPLETE holiday package to a resort at a scenic spot with an easel and canvas thrown in is an offer hard to resist for any artist. The rudiments of the current suite of paintings titled the Krishna series can be traced to a luxurious hotel ...

Cinema

Cinematic balm
THE CINEMA WORLD, in an attempt to discipline itself, has come up with a set of guidelines/rules that will come into effect from January 1, 2003. Here are the major ones. Work only with a completed script. 30 per cent cut in remuneration ...

Music

Local talent takes the stage
THERE IS a saying in Malayalam that one often finds it difficult to enjoy the fragrance of the jasmine flowers in one's own courtyard. In a way it reflects the self-denigrating psyche of the average Malayali. When this way of thinking casts its ...

Cuisine

Cookies and Cakes
Candies, cookies and cakes for Christmas. CELINE SUNNY shares some recipes with the readers of THE HINDU METROPLUS

Green Notes

The Christmas flower
Poinsettia is truly a floral gift during Christmas. The plant flowers once a year and its brilliant colour is indeed spectacular.

Insite

PCs too need cleaning
The inside of the PC needs an occasional `clean sweep' - otherwise it can grind to a halt.

Entertainment

Treading on virgin ground
`The Bible Bharatanatyam' is truly treading on virgin grounds. HAREESH BAL critically appreciates the challenges overcome by this new experimentation in Natya Shastra

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• Is beauty only skin deep?
• Beautiful hands and feet
• Sleep on it

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