CINEMA FASHION

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CHENNAI THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008

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Mane and the man

TREND Stylish tresses are not the prerogative of women alone. Men too are
And the
award goes
to…
willing to try out new cuts, says PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY
EVENT The

F
or men who do not know how
to style their hair or are bored
with the same old style they
have had ever since they were
kids and had their mommies oiling
their hair or thought the only hair
shell out wads of cash. The influx of which may not be in demand in Reliance Mobile
Bollywood icons with their sculpted Mumbai now.”
bodies, fancy hairstyles and “fair and
Vijay Awards for
Nayana of Salon Nayana feels that
handsome” looks have added to the men have become more fashion con- the best movies
demand in the men’s grooming mar- scious and flamboyant. “Of late,
ket. Let’s steal a look at what’s hot released in 2007

care product available was good old
coconut oil, read on. Hair care and
hair style are no longer a woman’s
bastion. The metro sexual, ubersex-
ual era has generated a great de-
mand for men’s hair styles and
styling products. This is the age
when most men forgo their
neighbourhood barber and
head to stylists to get
their hair done
and are also
ready to
for men this season.
Expert stylist Asif, who styles the
manes of many Bollywood celebri-
ties, says, “This season the trend is
clearly the polished, corporate look
with very short hair. The colour
ranges from subtle and sober
browns to blondes. All in all it is the
barbered, clean shaven look that
men can sport now.”
But there is a disparity between
the styles in Mumbai and the ones
down South. Chennai has its own
pace and according to Bonny, tech-
nical advisor of Schwarzkopf Profes-
sional’s technical advisor and
trainer of many big names in hair
styling in Chennai, “In Mumbai,
people are ready to go for anything
but in Chennai not many people are
ready to experiment. The short cut is
in fashion in Chennai as well but so
are fringes, spikes and Mohawks
there is an increase in the number of
men asking for pedicures, facials,
bridal make-up and the like. It is eas-
ier to convince men to buy a prod-
uct,” she laughs. According to
Kumaravel and Veena of Naturals,
there are more male clients than
women for the fish pedicure service
they recently launched. Talking
about present day trends, Jammie,
head stylist of Naturals, who is Suri-
ya’s stylist for his upcoming movie
“Ayan” says, “Though short cuts and
shades such as dark blonde, cappuc-
cino and tobacco are in, clients ask
for funky shades like blue, contrast
red and copper and for African style
hair braiding with beads or layer
cuts with lengthy layers. Some cli-
ents ask for buzz cuts with designs or
have their names shaved along the
sides or back of their heads.”
Clean cuts
This summer, the clean-shaven, ton-
sured look is also gaining popularity.
T
he Reliance Mobile Vi-
jay Awards is back this
year. The awards cere-
mony will honour the
movies released in 2007. Au-
diences in South India will
have an opportunity to vote
for their favourite stars and
movies.
The final nomination list
includes Vijay, Madhavan,
Rajnikant, Suriya and Ajith
in the Favourite Hero cate-
gory; Trisha, Shreya, Jyothi-
ka, Nayantara and Asin in
the Favourite Actress cate-
gory; “Paruthiveeran”,
“Mozhi”, “Billa”, “Shivaji”
and “Pokkiri” in the Favou-
rite Film category and the
Favourite Director category
included Ameer, Vishnu-
vardhan, Prabhu Deva, Rad-
ha Mohan and Shankar.
Apart from the favourite cat-
egory awards there are 25 ju-
ry award categories that
have been judged by K. Ba-

CUTS FOR THE SEASON Najeeb Ur Rehman, Technical Man- gyaraj, Yuhi Sethu, Lizzy Pri-
yadarshan and Madan. This
ager, Schwarzkopf Professional year, two special category
fashion

The clean-shaven, tonsured look
is in
Go for simple cuts with little
texture
Asymmetrical fringes with a
shattered punk at the back is in
vogue for students
FANCY STYLES ARE IN A model
sporting one of the latest cuts
talks about another interesting look
called the Boy’s Own Look. “Blur-
ring the lines of traditions, this is all
about bringing out manly charm,” he
adds. For corporates, Najeeb says
“Clean cuts with minimal textures
are big and for college students an
asymmetrical fringe in the front
with a shattered punk at the back are
in.” The long dishevelled look is also
in demand, courtesy Hrithik Roshan
and Shah Rukh Khan.
awards have been intro-
duced — the Chevalier Sivaji
Ganesan Award for Excel-
lence in Cinema and the
Contribution to Tamil Cine-
ma award.
The star-studded event
will take place on May 3 at
the Nehru Indoor Stadium
and will see performances by
Sada, Ragasiya, BlaaZe,
Nisha Kothari, Kamna Jeth-
malani, Samiksha and Neha
Bhasin.

Fun with formals

EVENT Cricketers turned models for the evening when they showcased a popular brand of
men’s wear

T
hree rounds, 21 cricketers
turned models for the evening
and the host for the event, ac-
tor Madhavan, at his eloquent
best. Could the starry-eyed au-
dience at the Park Sheraton ask for
more?
The event, of course, was the
showcasing of a special collection
by Peter England Elite, the formal
wear sponsors for the Chennai Su-
per Kings.
After watching them sweat it out
on the field, it was equally exciting
to watch the Chennai Super Kings
(CSK) don the role of models and
sashay down the ramp, well
groomed and in formal wear.
Thunderous clapping and
cheers followed every cricketer es-
pecially “namma oor mappilae”
Muttiah Muralitharan. But the
loudest cheers were reserved for
skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni
who, though on a different pitch,
displayed the same poise he does
while on the cricket field. Mura-
litharan, Makaya Ntini, AB de Vil-
liers and Stephen Fleming too
seemed confident when it was ON A DIFFERENT PITCH The cricketers with actor Madhavan PHOTO: S. S. KUMAR
their turn to walk the ramp. The
others, however, looked a bit jit- he kept them amused the whole situations.” Talking on the occa- to wait outside girls’ schools. And
tery and their expressions seemed time. Asked what kept him so sion, Kedar Apshankar, COO of when Maddy asked Dhoni how he
to say “I’m better off on the field.” energetic, he said in his inimita- Peter England said, “On our elev- knew about girls’ schools, Cap-
As the charming Madhavan shot ble style, “I don’t require energy enth anniversary we are pleased tain Cool calmly replied, “I was a
rapid fire questions at the cricket- drinks as I have energy in my to have partnered with the for- teenager once and even I used to
ers, everyone was in splits. While blood.” midable Chennai Super Kings, go to school.”
Maddy joked with the newly-mar- Before the ramp scorchers took who are raring to go not just on By the end of the show, the
ried Parthiv Patel and the hand- the stage, Kris Srikkanth waxed the field but off it as well.” cricketers were in a relaxed mood
some Manpreet Goni, he asked eloquent about the team saying, The last set of questions was and, as a result, a few questions
Suresh Raina what alternative “The CSK are fearless entertain- reserved for Dhoni and it was from the audience were passed
sport he played and which female ers who play to win. This team interesting to watch him and on to Ntini which Maddy trans-
Bollywood actor he would like in can win matches from no-win Maddy chat like school boys, lated to him in Tamil and Ntini
his team. Raina answered, “I play discussing how much fun it was wittingly answered in his lan-
basketball and would like Rakhi
Sawant to be the captain of my
...................................................................... guage. This left the hysterical
crowd hungry for more but the
basketball team.”
During the final round of the I DON’T REQUIRE ENERGY DRINKS AS I HAVE show had to be wound up and so
it did in style with Muralitharan
show, Ntini being Ntini couldn’t
ENERGY IN MY BLOOD MAKAYA NTINI and Ntini shaking a leg together

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help but burst into peals of laugh- on request from the audience.
ter. Called the jester of the team, PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY
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Eat out, but eat right Coping with

TREND Eating out is a popular option for many. But it’s wise to watch the
calories, says SUDHA UMASHANKER
the heat
WOMEN & WELLNESS

G Staying cool and well

iven the kind of lifestyle
we lead, hectic, rushed
and stress-filled, food is a
great comforter and
hydrated in summer
stress-buster .Eating out,
which was in days gone by con-
helps prevent heat
sidered sinful, is now a great exhaustion and heat
pastime .Whether it’s a busi-
ness meeting, a heated debate. stroke
a bit of networking or a family

celebration – it is done over a
meal at a restaurant .With the
trend having caught on, it is
important to eat right when
you eat out. Even the most res-
olute of people when faced
with a delectable spread can
yield to temptation.
How does one eat right and
not miss out on all the fun?
Says Dr. Vijay Viswanathan,
Managing Director, M.V.Hos-
pital for Diabetes and Diabetes
Research Centre, Royapuram,
“Any person who is overweight
and prone to metabolic diseas-
es such as hypertension and
diabetes should avoid fried
starters like spring rolls, samo-
sas, vadas, wafers, crisps and
high calorie foods such as
pizzas.”
Suggests Dr. Bhuvaneshwari
Shankar, Chief Consultant
Dietician, Apollo Hospitals,
Chennai Division, “Calorie
counting, health conscious
people should have a good look
at every dish before starting to
fill the plate. Begin with a full
bowl of clear soup which will
fill you and then go for the
main course.”
Dr. Ajit Mullasari, Director
Cardiology, Institute of Cardio
Vascular Diseases, Madras
Medical Mission, Chennai, ad-
vises taking the edge off your
appetite before you leave
home.
Empty calories
For many people a meal out-
side without the mood eleva-
tors (read liquor) is
unthinkable. Dr. Mullasari
recommends going in for un-
sweetened juices such as lime
juice or any other fresh fruit
juice, tender coconut water,
butter milk or tomato juice in-
stead. and avoiding carbonat-
ed drinks. “Alcohol is a source
of empty calories (it contains
no minerals, vitamins or pro-
teins) and can get converted
into fat, adding weight to the
lifestyle
TASTY IS NOT ALWAYS HEALTHY Instead of fried foods it’s better to settle for fresh fruit juices PHOTO: K. R. DEEPAK
develop high triglycerides and
high blood pressure.”
Social drinkers, of course,
can’t bear to see anyone not
nursing a drink.
Cautions Dr. Bhuvaneshwa-
ri, “Once you have had your fill
put the glass back and say you
are done. At parties specially,
never walk around with an
empty glass.”
Which brings us to the main
course. Curries with fat float-
ing on the surface, baked dis-
hes liberally topped with
watering spread can do more
damage than one can imagine,
especially if your bad choles-
terol and triglycerides are not
within limits .However enjoy-
ing your meal and eating right
is about sensible choices .So
opt for foods with a lot of fibre
— vegetables, cereals, dals.
Pulses, sprouts, vegetable sal-
ads (no bottled sauces or
dressings made of egg yolk)
and greens. Keep helpings of
dishes with rich gravy to the
bare minimum.
(made of whole wheat flour),
rotis (not buttered naans) are
safe bets in comparison to pu-
ris, parathas, baturas, bhajjis
and crisp dosas. Remember
grilled fish is better than fried
fish. Chicken without skin has
less saturated fat than red
meat And avoid organ meat,
processed meats, dried and
shell fish.
Often people make the
wrong choices out of igno-
rance, unaware of the hidden
fats in foods.Says Dr. Bhuva-
gravies made with cream, co-
conut milk/ground cashew
have hidden fats. Most des-
serts also contain hidden fats.”
Healthy choice
However, by the time it
comes to the desserts most
people are stuffed but their
sweet tooth gets the better of
them. If you want to eat
healthy, pass up the soufflés,
mousses, the pies, sponge
cakes and gulab jamuns and
settle for a healthy fruit salad
S
uzanne walks into her house
after a long day of work. She
feels exhausted, light-headed
and has the beginnings of a
headache. Suzanne’s job entails
travelling around the city. Is Su-
zanne suffering from heat
exhaustion?
Summer is here in earnest, with
blazing heat and its accompanying
medical problems. Hot weather
and high humidity can lead to de-
hydration, heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Children and older
people particularly are prone to
heat exhaustion and it is essential
to make them drink enough fluids.
Our bodies need to be kept at a
normal, constant temperature of
approximately 98.6 degrees Fah-
renheit (37 degrees Celsius) to
help protect our brain and internal
organs. As the external temper-
ature rises, our sweat glands start
pouring out sweat. As our sweat
evaporates, it helps to cool us
down. However, high humidity can
interfere with the evaporation
process and, as a result, our body
temperature remains elevated.
Heat exhaustion
When exposed relentlessly to
heat, and without adequate re-
placement of body fluids lost due
to sweating, a person can become
overheated and dehydrated. As the
body temperature rises, the blood
vessels under the skin dilate. The
skin becomes flushed and feels hot.
There is pooling of blood in the
lower limbs and when the person
stands up from a seated position,
she might feel light-headed and
might faint.
Heat stroke
If left untreated, heat exhaus-
tion can progress to heat stroke,
which occurs when the body’s
temperature rises to dangerous
levels (more than 105 degrees
Fahrenheit).
Older adults are at high risk for treatment is conservative to begin
heat stroke due to the decreased
thirst mechanisms that occur with
hot drinks like coffee and tea
because the caffeine can make
your heart race and worsen the
problem. Soft drinks can aggra-
vate the dehydration because of
the amount of sugar they have.
Wearing a hat or visor will help
block the sun from your face and
may also help prevent headaches
due to the heat. An umbrella is a
good idea if you will be in the sun
for long periods of time.
Urine infection
Summer is also the time when
you can be prone to urine in-
fections. Remember that burning
during urination can also occur
when you are dehydrated and the
urine is very concentrated. To
confirm that you have a urinary
infection, a test of the urine must
show more than 10 pus cell per
high power field. A culture and
sensitivity test of the urine must
be done and an antibiotic must be
started only if it shows a signif-
icant bacterial growth.
Ureteric colic
The pain hit suddenly and with-
out warning. Sumitra bent double
as she felt the pain shoot from her
right flank (loin) to her groin. The
pain came and went in spasms,
leaving her crying and writhing in
pain. Sumitra has a stone in her
ureter (the tube which leads from
the kidney to the bladder).
Problems due to kidney and
ureteric stones tend to get high-
lighted in the summer months
because people are likely get de-
hydrated. When there is not
enough fluid intake, the stones do
not get washed out and lead to
problems. When the stone is
stuck in the ureter, the ureter
keeps contracting to push the
stone out. This can cause intense
pain.
Ureteric stones are usually just
a few millimetres in size. The
with. Injections are given to re-
lieve the pain. Intravenous and

body. It increases the level of
triglycerides in your blood if
consumed in excess. Cardiac,
diabetic and hypertensive/liv-
er disease patients would do
well to skip alcohol.”
Adds Dr. Viswanathan, “Any
person who is overweight with
a BMI of more than 24 and
men with a waist size of over
90cm should take alcohol in
moderation. Not more than
two pegs of whisky or brandy
at a time and not more than
two to three times a week This
category of people are prone to
cheese, the choicest meats, a Steamed foods like idlis,
variety of sea food — a mouth- idiappams and rice, phulkas
DOS AND DON’TS
Avoid fried starters.
Begin with a bowl of clear soup.
Restrict/avoid alcohol intake.
Choose unsweetened fresh fruit juices instead.
Avoid rich gravies, and dishes dripping with
cheese.
Opt for fibre foods.
neshwari, “Fried foods, paneer
dishes or fried koftas and rich
Steamed foods are healthy.
Beware hidden fats in fried foods and desserts.
Settle for fruit salad sans ice cream instead of
rich sweets for dessert.
It’s wiser to dine out for lunch rather than dinner.
Restrict eating out to twice a month.
Check portion sizes and indicate dietary
preferences.
minus the ice cream.
The timing and frequency of
eating out are also important
for those who care about their
health. Says Dr. Mullasari,
“During the day, the digestion
process is at its peak .So it is
always wiser dine out at
lunchtime rather than dinner.
Later in the day absorption is
at its peak rather than diges-
tion .There should be a 2-3
hour gap between dinner and
bedtime. A large dinner takes
2-3 hours to get digested.”
age. They tend to become dehy- oral fluids are given to correct the
drated much faster. It is advisable dehydration and to help wash the
for older adults to remain indoors stone out. Every time urine is
on very hot days, as well as during passed, it is run through a filter to
the times of day when the heat is at
its peak (usually between 10 a.m.
confirm that the stone has come
out. Surgery is usually not
and 2 p.m.). required.
If you absolutely must go out Staying cool and well hydrated
into the heat, make sure that you is the answer to some of sum-
drink at least 1 to 2 glasses of watermer’s problems.
before you leave home. Be sure to GITA ARJUN
carry water with you. Buttermilk (The author is a Chennai-based
with salt or lime juice with salt will obstetrician and gynaecologist
ensure that you replace the salt with a special interest in women’s
that you lose from sweating. Avoid health issues.)

some lipsticks can cause dark- WELL SAID

ness as a reaction to sun-expo-
sure (photosensitivity).
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose

B
Though I oil my hair reg-
eautician Shahnaz Hussain ularly and condition it after
offers tips and answers shampooing it, it becomes weight, because by then your body and your
queries. You can send your tangled, rough and frizzy af-
queries
shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in
to ter a day or two. — Anuradha fat are really good friends
I apply coconut oil on my
Twice a week, heat pure coco-
nut oil and apply it on the scalp Bob Hope
body and face before a bath. Is and hair. Dip a towel in hot water,
it all right to use coconut oil squeeze out the water and wrap
on the skin? I have a lot of the towel around your head like a
open pores. How do I get rid of turban. Keep it on for five min-
them? — Mamta utes. Repeat the hot towel wrap
three or four times. Leave the oil
Open pores occur on oily skin, on overnight. Use cold water
or on the oily areas of combina- when you wash your hair. Weekly
tion skin. Therefore, avoid apply- henna treatments will also help.
ing coconut oil on the face. It will Add four tsp each of lemon juice
lead to more open pores. You can and coffee, two raw eggs and
apply it on the body. After wash- enough curd to henna powder,
ing your face, apply an astringent mixing it into a thick paste. Apply
lotion on the areas with open it on your hair, washing it off af-
pores. Mix oatmeal with egg white ter an hour. If you do not wish to
and apply it three times a week on use egg, add more curd.
the open pores. Wash it off when
it dries. If you do not wish to use gent lotion, using cotton wool. I look fair but my hands are I have dry and dark lips. Suggest a conditioner for
egg, mix multani mitti with rose Mix a little rose water with san- dark, dry and rough. — Preethi Applying vaseline every two my hair. I don’t want to use
water into a paste. Apply it on the dalwood paste and apply it on the hours does not help. — Uma henna. — Sapna
areas with open pores daily, wash- entire face, washing it off after 15 For dark hands, take two tbsp
ing it off when it dries. minutes with plain water. Mix of sunflower oil and three tbsp of The skin on the lips is thin and Give your hair conditioning
cinnamon powder with a little coarse sugar. Mix the two into a delicate. After washing your face, treatment before you shampoo it.
I have lots of pimples on my lemon juice and a few drops of paste. Apply it daily on your rub lips gently with a soft towel Beat well one tsp each of vinegar
face and my skin is very oily. — honey into a paste. Apply it only hands, rinsing it off after 15 min- when they are wet. This helps re- and honey with an egg. Massage
Christy on the pimples daily and leave it utes. Wear rubber gloves while move dead skin. Then apply the mixture lightly into your hair.
on for at least one hour. Simmer using detergents for household cream of milk, leaving it on for an Then give yourself the hot towel
Dandruff can lead to pimples. neem leaves in water. Cool and chores. After using soap or de- hour. Apply pure almond oil daily treatment, leaving it on for half
Wash your face twice a day, morn- strain the water. Make a paste of tergents, massage your hands on your lips at night, leaving it on an hour before washing your hair.
ing and night with a medicated the neem leaves and apply it daily with cream. overnight. Change your brand of
soap. Then, wipe it with an astrin- on your face. Avoid creams. lipstick because the perfume in PHOTO: SANDEEP SAXENA

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MEALS THAT HEAL

Summer treat
The topic for the next Voice Your Views column scheduled for May 15 is "All work, no
break." Send your responses before May 10 by post (The Hindu, MetroPlus,
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RECIPE Chill out this summer with watermelon smoothie should not exceed 100 words.

SLICE OF DELIGHT Watermelon PHOTO: M. KARUNAKARAN

W
atermelon is a tender, warm-
season vegetable. It can be
grown in all parts of the coun-
try, but the warmer temper-
atures and longer growing season of
the southern areas especially favour
this vegetable. Watermelon is truly
one of summertime’s sweetest treats.
It is fun to eat, and good for you.
Watermelon seeds were brought to
this country by African slaves. Today
there are more than 100 different va-
rieties of watermelons. The flesh may
be red, pink, orange or yellow. There
are seedless varieties and super-
cardiovascular disease. It is also above it. Scrape the seeds from the
high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A, in remaining piece.
the form of disease fighting beta-
carotene. Potassium is also avail- Home preservation
able, which is believed to help con-
trol blood pressure and possibly Seeded watermelon chunks can be
prevent strokes. frozen to use in watermelon slushes
or fruit smoothies. Watermelon sor-
Preparation and serving bet or granita stays fresh in the
freezer for up to 3 months. The
The flavour of watermelon is best difference between a sorbet and a
enjoyed raw. Heating diminishes the granita is in the texture. Sorbets are
flavour and softens the texture. Wa- smooth, whereas granitas are coarse.
termelon tastes best icy cold in fruit You do not need an ice cream maker
smoothies, slushes or simply eaten to make a granita. Now, for s recipe.

To make melon balls, cut the Watermelon Smoothie

sweet round ones that fit nicely into
the refrigerator.
Most watermelons have dark
brown or black seeds. The seedless
variety produces a few white seeds.
Once picked, uncut watermelon can
be stored for about 2 weeks at room
temperature, especially if the tem-
perature is about 45 to 50°. Uncut
watermelons have a shorter refriger-
ator life, so store them at room tem-
perature until ready to chill and eat.
Health benefits
Watermelon is low in calories and
nutritious. It is high in lycopene, sec-
ond only to tomatoes. Recent re-
search suggests that lycopene, a
powerful antioxidant, is effective in
preventing some forms of cancer and
from the rind.
watermelon in half lengthwise then Ingredients
into quarters. Watermelon balls can Lemon, fat-free yoghurt : 1-8
be scooped right out of rind. Create ounces
perfect balls, using a melon baller, Cubed, seeded watermelon: 3
and a twist of the wrist. The water- cups
melon shell can be used to hold the Fresh strawberries: 1 pint
melon balls as well as other fruit. (cleaned and hulled)
Watermelon punch is also served Honey or Strawberry jam: 1 tbsp
from the hallow rind. By sitting the Ice cubes: 3
round end inside a ring or bowl, the Method: In a blender or food
shell will remain stable during serv- processor, combine yoghurt,
ing. watermelon, strawberries, honey
To remove seeds, cut each quarter and ice cubes.
in half again. With the flesh of each Process until smooth and frothy.
wedge on top and the rind sitting on Serve in tall glasses with a straw.
the counter, look for the row of Makes 4 servings.
seeds along the flesh of each wedge. RISHI MANUCHA
Using a sharp knife, cut along the Sous Chef,
seed line and remove the flesh just Taj Connemara

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JUST
JOKING
Help me with my
hair
Patient: My hair keeps
falling out. What can you
give me to keep it in?
Doctor: A shoebox.

They are good

friends
The patient shook his
doctor’s hand in
gratitude and said,
“Since we are the best of
friends, I would not want
to insult you by offering
payment. But I would
like you to know that I
had mentioned you in
my will.”
“That is very kind of
you,” said the doctor
emotionally, and then
added, “Can I see that
prescription I just gave
you? I’d like to make a
little change.”

What is the
problem?
Doctor: What seems to
be the trouble?
Patient: Doctor, I keep
getting the feeling that
nobody can hear what I
say.
Doctor: What seems to
be the trouble?

(Source: Internet)

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17-00 Football Up Close
22-00, 00-30 Face The 06-00, 00-30 The Powerpuff Girls 12-00 Space Launch
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06-30 Camp Lazlo
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07-30 Anderson Cooper
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19-30 Soul Talk 07-00 Sant Asaram Wani 06-45 Mahabharatha Pathragalu 22-30 Johnny Bravo
20-30 Chhukar Mere Man Ko
13-00 Business Lunch 08-40 The Omen 07-00 The Hollywood 18-00 Adam Sandler’s Eight ■ JAYA TV 23-00 The Jetsons 19-00 History’s Mysteries 18-45 Inside The PGA
13-30 Midcap Radar 07-30 Rishton Ki Dor 10-50 The Lost World: Reporter Crazy Nights 14-00 Chithiram 07-00 Naada 21-00 Ice Road Truckers: Raedy 21-30 Sportsnight
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13-20 Basqulat 11-15 Ladder 49 22-00 Blue Sky ■ RAJ TV
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11-00 8 Simple Rules Sujata ■ HBO 07-30 Rishtey 20-30 Dacait 15-00 Bharat Ratna 15-30 Thakadhimitha 23-00 SpongeBob 08-00, 16-00 Best Of Wild
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06-55 Sanskrit Samachar 15-30 General Hospital 16-30 Boogie Woogie 18-00 Kadambari
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09-30 Charcha Mein Superman ■ FILMY 13-30 Muni 13-15 Mr. Brahmachari 19-30 Rangoli
23-30 Batfink/ The 10-00 ONGC I Highlights
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09-00, 14-00, 18-30, 23-30 Ninja
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15-30 Genext 12-30 Talking Heads 07-00 Enjoying Everyday Life 22-30 Nenne Nenege Indu Indige 23-00 Future Weapons
17-30 Rajyon Se Samachar 08-00 WWS 10-30 Go Diego Go 16-00 English Football
14-30, 23-30 Night Out 23-00 Bioscope 11-30 Meteor & The Mighty
18-00 Aankhon Dekhi 09-00 Jai Jai Tridev 06-30 Vanakkam Thamizhagam 18-30 Suvaiyo Suvai 22-30 Koila 00-00 Music 19-30, 22-00 Football
15-30 Gadget Guru Monster Trucks
18-30 Metro Scan 09-30 Maa 07-00 Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan: 19-00 Kitchu Kitchu.com 23-00 Movie Mirchi/ Fun’ Tastic Planet
16-00 Politics And Business 16-00, 19-00, 21-00 Perman
19-00 State Of Economy News 10-00, 13-30, 17-00 Rakhi Violin 20-00 Aalipayudhe 23-30 Bid 2 Win 21-00 Gillette World Sport
19-30 & 23-30 Business Wrap 10-30, 19-30 Parivar Kartavya Ki 16-30 The Adventures Of Jimmy
16-30 Get Ahead 08-00, 17-00 McLeod’s 08-00, 19-00, 23-30 News 20-30 Simran Thirai: Nerukku 00-00 Global Telemall Neutron/ Just Joking 23-00 Motorsport
20-00 8 Baje 17-30 Chuppa Rustum Pariksha 08-00 Sirappu Vanakkam Ner 06-00 Life In The Word 06-00, 10-00, 18-00, 22-00
Daughters 19-30, 00-00 J Bole Toh Jadoo
21-00 Samachar Plus 18-00 Primetime 11-00, 15-00, 22-30 Teen Thamizhagam 21-00 Jayam 06-30 Kaviyozhukunna Planet Action Week
09-00, 13-00 The Oprah Winfrey Bahuraniyan 21-30 Drake & Josh
22-00 Ehsaas 18-30 My News 08-30 Interview With Actor 21-30 Hasini Pesum Padam 06-00, 12-30, 15-30, 18-30, 07-00, 11-00, 15-00, 19-00 Most
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11-30, 15-30 E.R. Series
11-30, 18-30 & 21-30 Saath Namitha 22-30 English News
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22-00 Telemart
00-30 Avatar Extreme 2
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21-00 The 9 O’Clock News 09-30 Interview With Actor Vishal News 06-05 Devotional 08-00 News 00-00 Meerkat Manor
16-30 McLeod’s Daughters Se 10-00 Feature Film 06-00, 22-30 View Of Golf
21-30 Documentary 24x7 12-30 Sirappu Nagaichuvai 08-30 Puthiya Pattukal 06-30 Annadata 08-30, 16-30 Animal
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06-30 Shrines Of Kashmir Angane Movie Review 16-30 Swarnam Thedi 08-00 Hello India 19-00 Niminda Nimagagi Experience 2
14-30, 16-00 & 22-00 Ghar Ki 06-00, 11-00 Oswald 07-30 Golf For All
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Laxmi Betiyan 07-00, 22-00 Road Runner Show 08-00 30 Minute Main Taro
07-30 Welcome To India 22-00 Comedy Time 06-45 Vidiyal Pudhidhu 17-30 Chilluvilakku 09-05 Demandappo 23-00 Feature Film 20-30 Animals A-Z
15-30, 203-0 Maayka 07-30, 23-30 New Woody Taaza
08-00 & 23-00 Paintings Of India 07-00 Aalaya Darisanam 18-30 Kalyanee 09-30 Feature Film 21-00 Lyndal’s Lifeline
15-30, 23-00 Ardhangini Woodpecker Show 09-00 Volleyball
08-30 Healthy India 07-30, 09-30, 13-00, 19-30 News 19-00 Ammakkayye 12-30 Saviruchi 23-00 Crocodile Hunter
06-00 Velvette 16-30 Rock The Dhunn 08-00, 13-30 Baby Looney Tunes
09-30 Natya Murti 08-00 Special Dhinam Dhinam 13-00 News 12-00 FINA World Cup Diving
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06-00 Pehli Khabar
06-30, 10-30, 17-00 Full On 17-30 Saath Saath 09-00 Special Pudhiya Paadal
19-30 Manaporutham
20-00 St. Antony 13-30 Radha
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10-30 Meri Yaadon Ki Chinnar 06-30 Yog Yatra 09-30 May Day Based Film 20-30 Kudumbayogam 14-00 Baduku 15-00 Sea Masters
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08-00, 23-30 The Best Of 06-30, 00-15 Margadarshana Noddy Highlights
12-00 Shabd Se Sahitya Tak 08-30, 19-30 Wah Cricket 19-30 Sirikkalam Vaanga 10-30 Interview With Mahathi 22-00 Thiruda Thirudi 15-30 Moodale Mane 07-00 Million Dollar Agents
Friends 06-45 Vachanamrutha 11-00 Oswald 16-00 World Racing
12-30 & 00-30 Cactus Flower 09-00 Star Savera 23-00 Sirippu Vedigal 11-00 Indra Logathil Sundari: 23-00 Comedy Time 16-05 Silly Lalli 08-00 1000 Places To See
08-30, 17-30 Doogie Howser MD 07-00 Belagu 13-00 Astro Boy Championship
13-00 Who Saat Din 10-30, 16-30 & 23-00 Sansani Suja 23-30 Melody 16-30 Sukanya Before You Die
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13-30 Aasman Ne Jo Likha 11-30 & 14-30 Saans Bahu Aur 11-30 Interview With Saranya 00-00 Kalikalam 17-05 Bid 2 Win 09-00 Chic Eats
09-30 Who’s The Boss? 06-00 The New Adventures Of 08-30 Jeeva Sanjivini 14-30, 18-00 MAD
14-00 Hum Bachche Hindustani Saazish 16-30 One Man Show 17-30 Panchatantra 09-30 Kylie Kwong Cooking With 17-30 Aerofit
10-00, 18-00 Mind Your Lucky Luke 09-00 Srikshetra Darshana 15-00 Mr.Bean
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14-30 Anmol Bharat Basta Hai Language 07-00 Siddanth 09-30, 19-30 Santhaptha 10-00, 16-00, 21-00 France
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19-00 Mane Ondu Mooru Bagilu 11-05, 21-30 Quiz 17-30 Gutsy Frog Television Magazine
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19-30 Yella Maretiruvaga 11-30 www.skyshop 18-30 Thumb Wrestling 19-00 World Racing
15-30 Lakshay Vedh 16-00, 23-30 Khabhar Din Bhar 13-00 The Young And The Mill Gayye 07-00 Sakthi Yugam 06-00 Gaanolsalvam 11-30 Thirsty Traveller
10-00 The Great Indian Laughter 20-30 Manthana 12-00 Feature Film Federation Championship
16-00 Apne Apne Sapne 17-00 Desh Videsh Restless 07-30 Muthu Charam 06-00 Bhakthi Padalgal 07-00 Goodmorning Kiran 12-00 Miami Ink
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16-30 Health Line 19-00 Aaj Ki Baat 13-00, 18-30 Renegade 08-00 Global Tele Mall 06-30 Ungal Aasirvatha Neram 08-00 Kiran Wishes 13-00 Journeys To The End Of
11-00 Annu Ki Ho Gayi Wah 21-30 Preethi Illada Mele 15-05 Commissioned Programme 20-30, 21-30, 23-30 The Looney 20-30 Sports Hour
17-30 & 01-30 Meri Baat 20-00 National Reporter 14-00, 19-30 The Best Years 08-30 Gold Times In Peaceful 07-00 Trilaer Time 10-00 Chumma Chumma Earth
Bayi Wah 22-00 Mugilu 15-25, 00-00 Kunti Tunes Show
18-30 Swasthy Bharathi 20-30 Hasoge To Phasoge 15-00, 22-00 The Tonight Show Life 07-30, 18-30 Sirappu 11-00 Ladies Choice 14-00 Project Runway 21-30 High Action Adrenaline
12-00, 21-30 Choona Hai 22-30 Kannada Nadi 16-05, 00-30 Maha Chaitra 21-00 Duck Dodgers
19-00 Samar 1857 21-00 Satyameva Jayate With Jay Leno 09-00 Vazhkkai Chithiram Maruthuvam 13-00 Post Box 15-00 Hell’s Kitchen 22-00 Amber Blindfold & Rapid
Aasman 09-30 Nalamariya Aval 23-00 Election Express 16-35 Hrudaya Saakshi
19-30 Rajasthan Ki Sanskritik 21-30 Daily Specials 16-00 Franz Harary 08-00, 19-30 Parambarai 14-00 Hello Hello 17-00 Petra Nemcova Chess
13-30, 18-00, 20-30, 23-00 Dil 10-00 Global Tele Mall Vaithiyam 00-00 News 17-05, 20-30 Gangothri
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20-00 Dastoor Zindagi Ka 22-30 City 60 21-00 Back To You Mil Gaye 10-30 Kal Illai Kadavul 11-00 Sauna Pro 16-00 Trailor Time 17-35 Bioscope 18-00 Cover Shot
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21-30 Shoray-E-Awadh 15-00 Feature Film 12-00, 20-00 Kana Kanum 16-30 Thangamana Thamaash 18-00 Darling Darling 19-15 Omkara 06-00 Johny And The Sprites
06-30, 08-00 My Friends Tigger 20-00 Try My Life MUSIC
22-00 Virasat 19-00 Pari Hoon Main Kalangal 18-00 Nenjey Nenjey 18-30 Blade No.1 21-00 News 22-00 Adventures Of The Ladies
19-30 Sarabhai vs Sarabhai 06-00 Devotional Programme 22-00 Taana Yana & Pooh
22-30 Aakaar 12-30, 18-30 Swamy Iyappan 22-00 Teleshoppe 19-00 Ningalukku Ariyaamo Tailor
07-00 Vaarthalu 23-00 Tele Mart 07-00 Jo Jo’s Circus
13-00, 19-00 Kaadhalikka 22-00 Megasandesam, Live 22-30 Ian Wright Live!
DD INDIA 07-30 Neekosam 23-30 Teleshopping 07-30 Little Einsteins
06-00 Subah 6 Baje Neramillai 23-00 While You Were Out
08-40 24 Frames 09-00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
06-00 Vande-mataram / News In 06-30, 07-30 Bach Ke Rehna 06-30 Aatma 13-30, 20-30 Madurai 00-00 Getaway
08-40 Bioscope 10-00, 13-00, 17-00 Magical Do
Hindi & English 07-00 Subah 7 Baje 07-30, 08-30, 12-25, 16-55 & 17-00 Talkies 00-30 World Cafe Asia
09-10 Anjali Re Mi 07-00 Kickass Mornings
06-55 Sanskrit Samachar 08-30 News Top 10 00-25 V First Day First 17-30 Mettukkal Pudhusu
06-00 Arumbugalukku Anbu 06-00 Ragamalika 10-00 Muddha Mandharam 10-30, 15-00, 19-30 Sanya
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06-30 Mangayar Ulagam 06-55, 07-30 & 08-30 Asianet 11-00 Vasantham 06-00 Bhakti Sagar 11-30 Being Ian
09-00 & 20-30 The News 11-45 Pehal 00-05 V Trailers - Star 21-00 Neeyaa Naanaa 07-00 News 12-30, 15-30, 17-30, 20-30 Alert
07-00 Vidiyale Vaa Pradhana Varthakal 11-30 Mayuri 06-30 Bhakti Gyan Ganga 12-00 Recess
09-30 Urdu News 12-00 Bole To Bollywood Plus 22-00 Ippadikku Rose 07-30 Subhakankashalu 13-00 , 18-00 NSH
09-00 Thenum Paalum 07-00 Nruthyaharitham 12-00 Chinnari 07-00 Bhakti Sangam 12-30 Teamo Supremo
10-00 Khilkhilati Zindagi 13-45 Total Tandrusti 08-00 Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar 23-00 Sirippo Sirippu 08-00 Tollywood Time
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12-30 Magarasi 07-35 Suprabatham 09-00 Feature Film 13-00 Aanandam 08-00 Ek Nayee Zindagi 18-05, 23-30 Sound Check
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11-00 My India 18-00 Desh Duniya 10-00 Disney Time 13-00, 19-00 News 08-35 Layamadhuri 12-00 Vidhi 08-30 Music Durbar 19-00 Super Select
Visheshalu Dhoom 07-30 Inside Cricket
11-30 & 00-00 Soutela 18-30 Action Replay 10-30 The Replacements 17-00 Trailer Time 11-30 Kadamatathu Kathanar 12-30 Mahalakshmi 09-00, 14-30, 21-00 Jersey No. 08-00, 17-00, 19-00, 00-00 19-30 Big Picture
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Kahani 20-30 Metro News 11-30, 19-30 Santaan 16-30, 21-30 The Latest Buzz 08-30, 17-30 Rawalpindi Express 21-00 Saturday Shuffle
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A sibling’s saga
BOOK Kamala
Parasuram pens an
ode to her brother
Chandru
K
amala Parasuram’s passion for
travelling is matched by her
desire to share travel stories.
Lotus Beckons, published
three years ago, was a result of these
twin interests.
The book took the reader on a
world tour, as Kamala gave an ac-
count of the places she visited with
her husband during international
business trips.
For a long time, Kamala wanted
to train the searchlight on what is
second home to her — the Nilgiris.
In 1954, Kamala’s father bought
Sylvan Hall, a house in Kotagiri,
which was with the family till 1987.
Later, Kamala’s husband purchased
a property in Lovedale.
Chandru’s life
With strong links with the Nilgi-
ris, Kamala is tuned to its unique
character. She also feels an emo- Sibling Remembers (published by short (88 pages).
tional closeness to the place. One of Ahana Books), discusses the land
her siblings, Chandru, lived and in the backdrop of Chandru’s life. normal except for a restive spirit.
died there.
FROM THE DIARY
WORKSHOP
Murals
May 5 onwards, 46, South West
Boag Road, T.Nagar.
Oviya’s Arts and Crafts organises
a series of workshops on murals,
including 3D and Kerala murals. For
details, call 98410 19293/98404
38443.
Counselling
May 1 to 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
AK-84, 10th Main Road, Annanagar.
Shruthi Academy organises a 10-
day workshop on basic counselling
skills, including self-understanding,
listening and attending skills,
personality theories and counselling
across various age groups. The Astrology
course fee is Rs. 3,000. For details,
call 98400 89568 / 28150884.
Cooking
Until May 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
New no. 10, Old no. 33, Neelakanda Studies organises a course on
Metha Street, T.Nagar.
A series of one-day cookery crash Siddha system conducted by Dr. C.
courses in different cuisines, M. Somasundaram, president of the
including Chettinad, North Indian, association.
Nature’s sparklers
TREND Why are people buying more
diamonds than gold these days?
CUT, COLOUR, CLARITY A gemologist examines a diamond
D
iamonds, a girl’s best friend,
just got a little more popular
with research proving that
people are buying more dia-
monds than gold. The credit, of
course, goes to the rising gold pric-
es.
According to Tehmasp Printer,
Managing Director, IGI (Indian
Gemological Institute-India) this
is not the only reason for diamonds
to do better than other precious
and semi-precious stones. He says,
“Today diamonds are certified and
there is a standardisation which
did not exist earlier; so people feel
secure about buying them.” Talk-
ing at length about IGI and its cer-
tification process, he says the IGI
came to India in 1993 and at that
point of time nobody knew what
certification was. Every diamond
seller had his own standards. Each
claimed to have the best diamonds
but the quality differed from seller
to seller. “The IGI introduced stan-
dardisation in India,” he adds.
The IGI reportedly has 14 pa-
rameters to judge the carat, weight,
clarity, colour and cut of a dia-
mond. The IGI mark certification
has brought about a transforma-
tion because now a jeweller knows
what he is selling and the customer
is confident about what he is buy-
ing. “Knowing facilitates buying
and this is how the market for dia-
monds has increased,” he adds.
A SISTER’S LOVE Kamala Parasuram with her latest book
Her latest book, Chandru, A life (28 years), the book is aptly
As a baby, Chandru seemed
As the protagonist lived a short The family began to have ques-
Chinese, and various types of food
such as snacks, savouries, starters, Embroidery
dosas, paranthas and biriyanis.
Lunch will be provided. The fee for a
day-long course will be Rs. 850. For 16th Street, Padi Puthu Nagar.
details, call 99401 05019/24341543.
Transactional analysis
May 3 and 4, Hotel Southern For details, call 97866-90907.
Crest, T.Nagar.
TA Study Circle presents a basic EXHIBITION
course in Transactional Analysis for
increasing awareness of self and Summer sale
others, managing feelings,
improving communication, building Hall I, Eldams Road, Teynampet.
and sustaining relationships,
problem solving, and time and stress hand block-printed cotton, silk
management in daily life. For cotton, super net saris and salwar
details, call 98402 91089/98409 kameezes.
42909.
May 9 onwards, Purushotham
Building, P.O. Box 3717, 847-A, Anna
Salai.
The Institute of Astrological
predictive astrology under the
What’s more is that with the in-
troduction of the Mobile Laborato-
ry Concept, all jewellers in India
can avail themselves of jewellery
certification at their doorstep.
Tehmasp further states that
nowadays there is a whole gamut of
designs available at flexible rates,
be it the traditional classic mould
or fashionable trendy patterns. “Of
all the cities, Chennai offers the
best quality diamonds. In Delhi,
people often opt for big diamonds
so the colour, cut and clarity may
have to be compromised upon un-
like in Chennai where people are
finicky about the quality of dia-
monds. Another interesting fea-
ture is that consumers can now
personalise their diamonds by in-
scribing messages on them for
their loved ones. This is known as
LASERSCRIBE and this state-of-
the-art laser inscription allows in-
scription of gem identification in-
formation as well as personalised
messages,” informs Tehmasp who
was recently in Chennai to certify
Joyalukkas.
Asked how he would sell a dia-
mond to someone who doesn’t
fancy it, he says, “People are entit-
led to their choices but a diamond
is forever and the best part about it
is that every diamond is unique. It
is durable and if you gift it to some-
one, it is a permanent sign of love.”
PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY
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For fitness freaks
C hennai-based Pebbles Info-
tions about the boy’s health only
after he suffered a measles attack
tainment has launched a range
of CDs for fitness freaks. It is tar-
that was accompanied by high
fever. This illness brought about
geted for both sexes of all classes
irrespective of age and includes
the first convulsions.
In the years to come, he would
“Fitness at Home”, “Fitness
Thro” Gym Training” and “Aero-
have regular bouts of fits. bics” priced at Rs. 199, Rs. 199
His brain bore the brunt of and Rs.149 respectively. The CDs
every such attack. are compatible with PC CD-
Apart from medication, Chan- ROM, VCD and DVD formats.
dru needed a cool place and a For enquiries contact 2854 6297.
peaceful atmosphere to prevent The Fitness at Home pro-
him from having those debilitat- gramme is presented in a Do
ing fits. To meet this requirement, Along Way and is ideal for house-
he was moved to Sylvan Hall. wives. It includes warm-ups,
Those around Chandru had to dips, push-ups, skipping, surya
be careful not to irritate or annoy namaskar body toning, step aerobics, stretches and abs workout. Fitness Thro Gym is for those
him as a troubled mental state led who want to shape and tone flabby muscles. Techniques used by body builders, athletes and
to an attack. fitness fanatics are presented in an easy-to-follow manner. The CD on Aerobics includes
Kamala was one of nine si- warm-ups, bench/step aerobics, floor aerobics, body toning, stretches and a cool-down
blings who showered abundant programme.
love on Chandru and sheltered
him from rude stares that always
disturbed his mental equilibrium.
Through anecdotal accounts of
Chandru’s days at Kotagiri, Kama-
la dwells on the land, its people,
plant life and cuisine. Three
things shine through this book —
sibling love, a literary attempt to
sensitise people to the mentally
challenged and a mild com-
mentary on the Nilgiris that does
not intrude on the main
narrative.
PRINCE FREDERICK
For details, call 25202913.
covers, quilts, curtains, bags, wall
hangings, paintings, panels, bangle
boxes, furniture and terracotta
May 8 to 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 27, figures.
The Women’s Industrial School SUMMER CAMPS
conducts an embroidery, jewellery
making and toy making workshop. Traditional art
May 3 to 19, 1, Anna Avenue,
Bhakthvatsalam Nagar, Adyar.
Raasi Art Foundation presents a
collection of various traditional art
forms, including Kalamkari, Kerala
May 1 to 4, C.P. Art Centre, Mini murals, Tanjore and Mysore
paintings, wood carvings, oils on
Nila Collections presents a sale of canvas, and glass and silk paintings.
Personality development
Discounts ranging May 4 onwards, 8.30 a.m. to 11.30
between five and 20 per cent. a.m., 3, Maharajapuram Santhanam
Handicrafts and handlooms Salai, T.Nagar.
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama
Until May 5, Sara Mahal, No. 12, organises a three-week camp on
S.R.P. Colony, Paper Mills Road, personality development and
Kolathur. spoken English for children from
An exhibition of handlooms and Classes VII to X, covering Vedic
handicrafts, including Madurai chanting, Bhagavad Gita chanting,
Chungudi, Venkatagiri, Mangalagiri meditation, spoken English, Indian
and Gadwal saris, chikan salwars, culture, confidence building and
ghagra-cholis, kurtas, tops and dress more. For details, call 28143896/
materials, bed spreads, cushion 28143514.
Guessing games
EVENT A day-long quiz fest on May 3
T he Quiz Foundation of India,
Chennai, will conduct a day-
long quiz fest on May 3. A Books
advised to be take their seats on
a first-come-first-served basis at
least fifteen minutes before the
Quiz will be followed by the prelims.
fourth annual QFI Open Quiz. Apart from attractive prizes
The registration fee of Rs. 50 per for the top three teams, there
team for each quiz is waived for are plenty of audience prizes are
school teams. up for grabs tooThe QFI meets
The organisers say that the every alternate Sunday at the PS
preliminary rounds will begin Senior Secondary School,
exactly on time and quizzers are Mylapore.
WEAR YOUR THINKING CAP
Date:
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time:
The Books Quiz Prelims 10 a.m.
The Books Quiz Finals 11.30 a.m.
The Open Quiz Prelims 2 p.m.
The Open Quiz Finals 3.30 p.m.
Team size:
A maximum of TWO for the Books Quiz, and THREE mem-
bers per team for the Open Quiz.
Venue: Sri Venkata Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,
37/39, East Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 04.
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TIGER

BOTTOM LINERS THE GUARDIAN QUICK CROSSWORD-9549 Across

1 Parasite — mark of
10 Rectangular courtyard
(10)
approval (4) 12 Predatory mammal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Retreat (8) known for killing snakes
8 Spot at a distance (4) (8)
9 Terse joke (3-5) 13 Incidentally (2,3,3)
8 9 11 Yielding results (10) 16 Travel around selling
14 Long pace (6) small items (6)
10 15 Disreputable woman (6) 18 Poke or jab (4)
17 Property of radio signal, 19 Frozen precipitation
11
light, etc (10) (4)
12 13 20 Turncoat (8) Solution to this crossword
21 Mausoleum (4) will appear in CinemaPlus
14 15 22 Romantically naïve (4-4) dated May 2, 2008.
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23 Used to be (4) Solution No. 9548
Down T A L K O F T H E T O W N
17 1 Enter another’s property L A O O O I
without permission (8) P L A Y O A K A P P L E
18 19 2 Closet (8) I A T U K Y
B A C K G A M M O N
20 21 4 Set fire to (6) N G O C
S C R I B E B U T T E R
5 Stroke hitting ball just E N O S
after it bounces (4,6) F I B R E G L A S S
I E R R I P
6 Foul — station (4) O V E R V I E W B O O K
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The right cue

SNOOKER Syed Dawood, Syed Habib and Rafath Habib are not just
champion cueists who have made a mark in the arena, but they are also
men of rare integrity and modesty

T
here are several tangible
and intangible ways of
judging the worth of
sportspersons — their
statistics, words, deeds and
conduct. Many top-class
players, both current and re-
tired, have proved to be fal-
lible, off the field. Very few
have had those innate qual-
ities (not performance alone)
that made them loved and re-
spected among the sporting
fraternity and the world at
large for more than two dec-
ades running.
However, one cue sports
family has consistently and
diligently maintained its rep-
utation of being men of integ-
rity, dignity and modesty.
Syed Dawood, Syed Habib and
Rafath Habib are examples of
how perfection can be
achieved through constant
practice. The youngest of part-time player Syed Is- Dawood lost to A.K. Ahmed
the lot, Rafath Habib, says, mail, was a natural at pot- quite early. Having injured
“It’s a pleasure and honour ting and exceptionally skilful his right hand, Dawood
to be part of such a family. in finding the right angles. practised religiously with
My paternal grand uncle At his peak, he was No.3 in his left. Fate decided that
(Dawood, 72 years) and fa- India. the two meet again in
ther (Syed, 66) have been Syed narrates a story 1982-83, and Dawood got
huge inspirations. Without about Dawood that’s worth the better of Ahmed.” His
them, I would not have been mentioning here. Just to see confidence grew and Da-
in the sport now.” Dawood play in the South wood, a veteran by then,
The eldest of the three is India championship in1969 clinched the State billiards
Dawood. Talk about total in Madurai, Habib travelled title (defeating National
dedication to the game, and all the way from Chennai to champion Arvind Savur) PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT (From left) Syed Dawood, Rafath Habib and Syed Habib PHOTO: K. V. SRINIVASAN
there’s none to match up to see his uncle. “The way he and finished runner-up in
Dawood, who is better played created so much in- snooker the next year. Habib, too, can relax, but distinction of being the first from Tamil Nadu, says he have happened to snooker,
known as ‘Black’ because of terest. That event made me Running the John W. the entertainer in him re- player from Tamil Nadu to has the hunger to win Na- feels Rafath. “It has made
his zealousness and eager- what I am,” recounts Syed. Roberts Company, manu- fuses to do so. Considered compile a century break in tional-level tournaments. A the sport more affordable
ness in potting the black at “When we played, we cre- facturers of tables, with his an expert in ‘trick’shots, a National championship. Southern Railway employee, and accessible,” says the
the first opportunity. ated a buzz,” adds Habib. two sons Syed Sulaiman and Habib, three-time India Habib, an international, Rafath says the Tamil Nadu 37-year-old. Just by watch-
Dawood had a mind of his Syed Ameen, Dawood is a No.2, still draws huge crowd says dedication and deter- Billiards and Snooker Asso- ing them play and listening
Inherently skilled own and the ability to learn satisfied man. “I am re- wherever he plays. Even mination are missing among ciation should consider at to their pearls of wisdom,
new things from defeats and lieved. My sons have taken now, when presented with the current crop of young- least having two or more the current generation could
Brought up in a family victories alike. Says Syed, over from me and are doing an opportunity, Habib exe- sters. Busan Asian Games tables for young talents to surely improve their game a
that manufactures tables for “In the State snooker cham- a good job,” says Dawood. “I cutes the trick shots with (2002) gold medallist Ra- shine. The mushrooming of notch or two.
the sport, Dawood, son of pionship in the early 1980s, can now rest in peace.” relative ease. He has the fath Habib, still the best bet parlours is the best thing to K. KEERTHIVASAN

SPORT QUOTE
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I DON’T THINK ANY SUCH
THING HAPPENED AND IT
SHOULD NOT BE BLOWN
OUT OF PROPORTION.
HARBHAJAN IS MY SON
AND SO IS SREESANTH.
AT THE END OF DAY THEY
HAVE TO PLAY TOGETHER (FOR INDIA)
Avtaar Kaur, Harbhajan Singh’s mother, offers her take on the
slapping incident
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