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Preserving the environment
The oppressive heat wave, water scarcity and conversion of green ideas into structures and recreational areas are an outcome of environmental damage. Citizens should endeavour to protect the environment on all days and not just on World Environment D ay (today). They should `think globally and act locally' in this regard, urges RAGHUNATHAN RAJAMANI.
Environment

Future fantasy
Do not miss the exhilarating series - `The Future is Wild' on Discovery Channel, which premieres globally this Friday.
Personality

Rooted in reality
If `Alai Payuthe' catapulted him to fame and made his ride to success a joyous and smooth one, his attitude towards life proves his feet are on terra firma. Meet R. Madhavan who has loads of zeal.

Poised to win
Tanya Soni is all set to participate in the Mrs. World pageant to be held at Las Vegas shortly.
Issues

Disguised to dupe
Studies have shown that the camouflage techniques used by criminals to escape detection, resemble those adopted by predatory animals. A look at how human and animal behavioural patterns come in handy to combat crime.
All-women show
A post office managed by women is as efficient as those manned by men. There are two all-women post offices in the city now.
Webware

Keep them occupied
If you are going crazy thinking up activities to keep the little ones entertained, just log on to the Net for some super cool ideas.
Sport

Lacklustre affair
Most of the contests in the recently held Asian Grand Prix athletic meet were pedestrian in nature, with many big names of the game being absent, writes ABHIJIT SEN GUPTA.
All for the game
Despite the fact that the Mahboob Ali Badminton Academy in Secunderabad has produced many star players, very few acknowledge Mahboob Ali - the coach's contribution to their career graphs. A. JOSEPH ANTONY profiles the man for whom badminton is lif e.

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