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Are mahouts whipping boys?
The spate of jumbo tragedies in the city has evoked ire from one and all. Accusing fingers point at the mahouts. K. PRADEEP meets Prasanna Varma, who tells us the other side of the story.
Nutrition
The heat is on
Summer brings with it cool, juicy fruits to beat the heat. And though one must drink plenty of water, be careful of its purity, says nutritionist MUMTAZ KHALID ISMAIL
Health & Medicine
A Caribbean drink
As long as it is consumed in moderation, rum can be beneficial to the heart.
Etiquette & Protocol
Woman or lady
. Attitude, poise, elegance of speech, posture and self-confidence are traits that define a lady and make her a complete woman.
Health & Medicine
Asthma risk for babies
PUTTING A baby to bed with bottle increases the risk of wheezing, which may persist throughout early childhood and contribute to asthma, research shows. Infants with a family history of allergies appear to be especially vulnerable. Research shows ...


Friends for life
FRIENDS AND family can be good medicine. What do these relationships have to do with health? Studies show that people who are well connected to others are less likely to get sick than those who are socially isolated. If they do become ill, they ...
Arts & Crafts
Celebrating Nature
THE WORLD of Nature is dominant in the introductory oeuvres of two young friends, Sreedevi Purushotham and Jayanthi Moorthy, where water lilies, hyacinths and colocasias organically take root, are lovingly nurtured and come to maturity in ...
Personality
Steeped in Indian literature
Julius Reubke, retired German scientist, has multi-faceted interests. A well-read `Indologist,' he has translated the `Bhagavad Gita' though he has not published the manuscript. Associated with the Waldorf Schools, he's deeply interested in the t ribals of India.
Issues
Eating into our pie?
The migrant workforces which dot our city scape mean cheap and efficient labour from outside. But V. RAMANATHAN feels that our labour laws, trade unions and powers that be, must first address the State's unemployment issue, before doling it out to o thers.
Rising against a dreaded curse
KCBC Anti-Alcohol Samithy, spearheaded by frail `Samaram Mary,' agitates against the hydra-headed monster called alcoholism. LEELA MENON finds that despite their continuous protest, the Government has turned a blind eye to the movement by further lib eralising the liquor policy.
Information Technology
Once upon a time on the net
Calling all jaded faded mandarins of the techno world. Explore the magic of fairytales and fables. Log on
Cuisine
Something fishy
Shell and de-vein the shrimps and cut lengthwise into half. Heal oil in a wok or skillet, add onion and garlic, stir-fry for about two minutes or until onion is quite soft. Add the remaining vegetables, pineapple and shrimps and stir-fry till the ...
Green Notes
Flowering colours
The `Golden Shower', can set the garden aflame with its brightly coloured flowers, and bring in some cheer.
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