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The crown of success
Four Madurai candidates have made it to the country’s top most examination through a common formula, says S.S. Kavitha
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TIME OUT
In the land of lotus eaters
The name is the clue. “Spice Village” is not just a hotel. It is a quiet extension of rainforests and rolling plantations, a dream destination of what travel and relaxation can best be.

As I sit watching a big group of ...


VOICE YOUR VIEWS: RISING PRICES
Crime rate will surge
Responses to this column have been overwhelming, as always. This week we welcome your views on ‘Smoking and drinking in films.’ Send in your responses (not exceeding 150 words) before June 3 to the Metroplus, The Hindu, 147/2A, 80-Feet Ro ad, K.K. Nagar, Madurai-20 or maduraimetro@thehindu.co.in along with your passport size colour photograph in JPEG format.
Levy heavy tax

One of the reasons for the whopping price rise is commodity trading. But a ban on commodity trading will be far fetched. Instead, heavy taxes can be levied on the profits gained from trading which will dissuade people from indulging in futures ...


Decades-old mistake

The word inflation is uttered at all levels of society and invariably it is understood to mean price rise. The prevailing inflation warrants immediate action from the Government. Similarly, the present increase is a result of many mistakes we ...


Government must act

Finance Minister states that our country cannot escape international recession and inflationary trend. The present inflationary trend in our country is mainly due to black marketers and hoarders. Switching over to cash crops instead of food ...


Plan expenditure

Rising prices and age cannot be reversed. Though economists and politicians may assuage us that inflation will descend shortly, we can plan and execute a reduction in household expenses at out level. Mandatory expenses like remittance of ...


Try various methods

Rising prices in our everyday use of essential items, especially grains, cause worry among people. The people in fixed income group and poor people find it hard to both ends meet. It is said the increase in prices of food articles is world ...
Beauty And Wellness

KNOW YOUR AREA
Sharing responsibilities
Youths of Roja Nagar Residential Colony are turning out to be role models


Is this safe or stale?
Is it all right to eat leftovers? Here are some of the views from diet and culinary experts
FITNESS TALK
Elixir of life
Water for health, performance and beauty
Ask Shahnaz
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in

I have lots of big open pores, especially on my cheeks. My skin is ...
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Breakfast for the brain
A complex breakfast can keep kids mentally healthy


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