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SOUND WAVES
Balabhaskar’s rewinds and fast forwards as he talks to Saraswathy Nagarajanabout his musical adventure
Lifestyle

TECHNOSTREET
Dock in style
The iPod came in with a big splash, and if anything, it’s got even bigger and better. And with the iPod around, can the iPod dock be far behind? These are essentially audio devices designed to enhance your iPod, allowing it to be your video pla yer or hi-fi stereo. Here, we feature four models ranging from the easily affordable to the very pricey
Beauty And Wellness

Switch off!
Late night e-mails equals a double espresso


TRAINING ROOM
Weight training and osteoarthritis
Alternating heavy and light workouts can keep osteoarthritis at bay
METROWORKOUT
Stepping into a fitness routine
A cardio workout hour at AEROBIC FITLIFE CENTRE leaves Nita Sathyendran in high spirits
Food

THERELUCTANT GOURMET
A fine piece of cake
The cupcake, a frosted symbol of comfort and innocence, is back in fashion
CHEWON THIS
Marmitako
Fresh tuna and potato stew. A Basque speciality, it was originally made on tuna fishing boats, but is now a fixture on most Basque restaurant menus. Marmitako means ‘from the pot,’ and though most Basque dishes are from the pot, it is ...
QUICKFIX
Vella Aaoli Mappas Vechathu

Put deep gashes on the cleaned fish and marinate with salt and a little turmeric powder. Heat oil, crackle mustard, curry leaves and red chili, add onion, ginger, garlic and green chilli. Saute it well till the onion becomes light brownish in ...


Meen Motta Thoran
Meen Motta Thoran is a delicacy of sorts for most Malayalis. A speciality of this restaurant, this second-helping-worth dish has roe and a whole lot of grated coconut. But beware! This dish is not for those who can’t brave a spicy fare as ...
Fall for falooda
Enjoy the colourful drink cum dessert
Cinema

NOW SHOWING

Akshay Kumar is clearly the king of box office these days. Judging from the initial returns his latest Singh is Kinng is likely to be a winner too. Directed by Anees Bazmi and produced by Vipul Shah, the film ran into a note of controversy ...
Music

Kick that habit
How ‘Kidalam’ Firoz talked his way into the Limca Book of Records


MUSIC MATTERS
Those that almost made it:
(Biswarup Sen teaches mass communication and American popular culture at the University of Oregon, and is the author of ‘Of The People: Essays on Indian Popular ...
MY FIVE

Sam Philips, owner of a small record company in Memphis was looking for a white singer who could sing like a black man. When an unknown musician named Elvis Presley showed up in his studio he thought he would take a chance and teamed him up ...


Talent hunt
Entries are invited for a competition on devotional music
Television

TUBE WATCH
Dus Ka Dum
Katrina had one query for Salman on 10 Ka Dum. “Why is it that you hug and kiss every woman on this show?” Looking completely wide-eyed, he asked, “Who me? I don’t hug and kiss every woman. It is the aunties, and ...
Travel

Vacation in the wilderness
When heading for Thekkady, it is best to leave behind your worries and follow the call of the wild. But if you are in the mood for a leisurely holiday simply stop by the entrance of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. For, sandwiched between the ...
Events

YOUR WEEK
Intimate colours

It will be a riot of colours and expressions at the exhibition of paintings and drawings in miniature format. The exhibition titled Intimate Space will feature works of artists like B.D. Dethan, Ajith Dubey, and Mini Sivakumar. It has been ...


For a perfect cup

Enjoy alfresco dining and fine food at Sayahna garden café which will be inaugurated shortly. Sayahna, which literally means ‘evening’ is set amidst lush green environs.

Venue: Sayahna ...


Made in India

SMSM Institute conducts an exhibition-cum-sale of Indian handicrafts. Choose the best of crafts from across the country. Varieties of Kashmiri shawls and handloom articles from Kerala, Rajasthan, Orissa and Panipat will also be available at ...


For bibliophiles

Education Minister M.A. Baby releases the book ‘Kaalpaadukal’ by Karur Soman. The book is published by Poorna Publications. Poetry recital follows.

Venue: Press Club Hall

Time: ...


Koodiyattom performance

Margi in collaboration with Kendra Sangeet Nataka Academy will stage the fifth act ‘Ashokavanikangam Koodiyattom’ of Sree Bhadra’s drama ‘Ascharyachudamani.’ Margi Raman Chakyar performs.

Workshop

Head and Neck Unit of Department of Surgical Oncology organises a workshop and CME on ‘Voice preservation and rehabilitation in laryngectomy.’ Dr. Eric Blom, Dr. Sulthan Pradhan. Dr. Anil D’Cruz and Dr. M. Kuriakose are some ...
People

GOINGNATIVE
The eyes have it
Maryse Noiseux’s ‘Satsangam’ has her rooted to the city


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