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A shot in the arm for squash N. Ramachandran, recently-elected president of the World Squash Federation, hopes his efforts will ensure the sport finds a place in the Olympic Games
METROMAIL Helpful website This refers to “The one woman army” (MetroPlus, October 14). Super cop Kiran Bedi’s website will be of great help to people around the country, as numerous complaints (both filing and processing complaints) are not promptly ...
Hit the road to health There’s only one way to fitness and that’s through physical activity, recommends the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services What’s the difference? Many people tend to mix up a common cold with flu MEALS THAT HEAL Go guavas! Pureed and chilled guavas make a mousse BODYLICIOUS Swimming in a sea of oil A full body massage left DIVYA KUMAR oozing oil from every pore. But after a shower she emerged refreshed and relaxed Ouch! It hurts To ease ear problems while flying Make play a way of life Sedentary life and fad foods are increasingly making the younger generation susceptible to an array of diseases
SPOTLIGHT ON ‘FASHION’ 
THE FILM ROCKSMadhur Bhandarkar’s “Fashion” has received a mixed response from critics and the public. While some dismiss the film as a sordid, exaggerated account of the modelling world, others have praised it as a realistic portrayal of lif e under the flashbulbs. T. KRITHIKA REDDY spoke to the fashion fraternity in Chennai and got some interesting feedback 
A DARK TAKEI was keen on watching the film because of the hype, but I was disappointed. It’s a dark take on life in the fashion world. The filmmaker has projected his subject in a completely negative light. I don’t think it’s that bad. He ... 
REALISTICAs someone hailing from a middle-class family in Tambaram and hoping to make it big in the modelling industry, I could completely relate to the film. Though the filmmaker has indulged in hyperbole and added a lot of masala in true filmi style, ... 
TRUE STORIESWhat made me sit up and take notice about “Fashion” were the true stories that Bhandarkar had woven into his work. Those in the industry can discern that the characters are not fictitious, but based on real people in the ramp world. ... SHOWBITZ 
Chaat masalaAftab Shivdasani’s new film “Aloo Chaat” is ready for release. Affy boy stars opposite TV star Aamna Sharif, who makes her debut in this film. We have a strong suspicion about its pre-film publicity, though we could be wrong. ... 
Glittering affairHollywood-based filmmaker Ashok Amritraj hosted his lavish annual Diwali party that was reportedly a well-attended affair. There were stars such as Brandon ‘Superman’ Routh, Neal McDonough (of “Desperate Housewives” and ... 
Love-struckGuess who’s keeping Kareena Kapoor amused at work nowadays? Hardly difficult this poser, we know it’s a giveaway. Saif Ali Khan obviously. This week, while Bebo was shooting for a TV commercial in Mumbai, Saif decided to serenade ...
Wearable art Jewellery designer Ahalya of Rasvihar is all set to make her debut in Dubai. A preview of her lines is being held in the city
YOUR DAY Shop At Kudos that stocks a variety of branded tableware, crystal, home accessories from around the world, hotelware, corporate gifts, and more. Among the brands available are Haviland, Moser Crystal, Missoni Tableware, David Redman Glass and ... 
EatAt the Loy Krathong Thai Food Festival. Choose from mouth-watering starters, a main course and desserts, including tri-coloured sticky rice dumplings with sweetened coconut cream and grilled banana with sticky rice. Venue: ... Watch Of abstract works by Madurai-based K.C. Murukeson. The artist poetically captures the world of Nature in his impressionistically-rendered works. Venue: Lakshana Art Gallery, Judge Jambulingam Road Date: ... 
At a glanceNovember 16: Shrinivas, Anuradha Sriram, Chinmayi and Naresh Iyer - Old Hindi melodies November 20: Bombay Jayashri and T. M. Krishna – Carnatic vocal November 21: Thomas Siffling Trio – Jazz and electronic ... Music and memories The Live Martini band performs retro western music on November 15 All for the alma mater Six accomplished women artists, all Sacred Heart alumni, will come together for ‘Kala Samarpan’ on November 22 Bow and strings French violinist Bernard Wacheux will perform at St. Andrew’s Church on November 7 Dabble in art DakshinaChitra organises a painting, drawing and sculpture camp
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