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Shake, rattle and roll
Could salsa be the next big thing? SHONALI MUTHALALY on the Latino dance form that has caught the fancy of Indians who like shaking a leg
Pets Care

Cats and common flu
Some tips to treat a cat suffering from upper respiratory infection
Columns

When the postman knocked
It's that season of festive advertising — and, inevitably, the advertising bonanza abbreviates my column in print. This week, therefore, instead of writing on a subject or two of my own choosing, I'm concentrating on the pick of several ...
Music

Unlike peas in the same pod
While subtlety is the hallmark of Paul Simon's verse, Neil Young's songs are a protest against war
Television

Cablewala
The festive season on television has begun early. Star Plus had a special two-hour programme titled "Diwali Dhamaka" this past weekend. It featured members of the Star parivaar (actors appearing in the serials telecast by the channel). Tulsi ...
Books

A legacy preserved
Thanks to the efforts of Chennai-based K. Ramamurthi, six Indian Prime Ministers have read Subramania Bharati's work "Swadanthra Pallu"
Travel

Oh, that familiar feeling
Chaotic traffic, crowded streets, hand-painted bill boards - could you be in Mumbai, asks SUDHISH KAMATH


My kind of place -- SATYARAJ
One of the blessings of being an actor is that it has given me the opportunity to criss-cross the globe. Yet when it comes to talking about my kind of place, I prefer Coonoor (near Ooty). It's not just a gorgeous hill station there are beautiful ...
White and crimson spectacle
The snow-clad Adi Kailash presents a splendid sight
Boom boom Bali
Myriad cultures, languages and common histories — these are the first things that come to the mind when one thinks of Indonesia. A rich land with 567 ethnic varieties and 600 languages, the country, along with his long list of islands, has ...
Deal of the week
Package: Cidade de Goa has launched two special packages for the season — Diwali Delight and Diwali Deluxe. The packages are available from October 20 to October 31. While Diwali Delight costs Rs. 7, 500 on weeknights and Rs. 8,000 ...
Beauty at its peak
Swirling mist, winding paths and lush vegetation... the hills are a trekker's paradise, says SOMA BASU
SANCTUARY SPOTLIGHT
Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary
There are many reasons to visit Bhindawas. For one, the road to this man-made wetland is blanketed in yellow, with acre upon acre of bright yellow mustard fields. Two, you can spot innumerable species of water birds flock near a canal long before ...
Events

Puppets go places
The puppets of Pavai Centre for Puppetry are set to go to Germany
Ethnic splendour
An exhibition of clothes and artefacts from across the country
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