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| August 31, 2005 |
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A tale of obsession
Nilanjana S Roy initially read Patricia Cornwell's Portrait Of A Killer as a book about Jack the Ripper. This week, she realised she was wrong; it was a study in obsession.
The author as blogger
Today, reticent writers have the option of cutting themselves off from the physical world, even as they reach out to their fans online.
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| August 30, 2005 |
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The magic of the pocket book
Penguin's new series of 70 pocket titles, published to mark seven decades of the company's existence, threatens to open our eyes to the merits of this format.
A Vaikuntam on your wall?
Limited edition reproductions on canvas make art accessible to more people.
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| August 29, 2005 |
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How to garnish a cocktail
There are a number of interesting -- and stylish -- things you can do to the routine cocktail.
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| August 22, 2005 |
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When Ray talked cinema...
Many leading directors tend to be reluctant to discuss their own work at length, much less expound on cinema in general. Filmmaker Satyajit Ray is one of the exceptions.
Is adventure in your blood?
Even as it continues to offer its regular, basic and advanced courses in mountaineering, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institure will popularise its 15-day adventure courses for the youth.
An ode to olive oil
Whether you know it as a salad dressing or as Popeye's girlfriend, there should be some olive oil in everyone's life.
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| August 17, 2005 |
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Lost? Find directions online!
Do you need to give many people directions to the same venue? Here's some online help that should make your life easier.
The magic of Murakami
Haruki Murakami has the ability to get under a reader's skin with stories that use fantastical frameworks but convey simple truths about our lives.
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| August 16, 2005 |
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The outsider's illegitimate son
Ever since it won the Orange Prize, the adjective most often used to describe We Need To Talk About Kevin is 'controversial'. It's a reassuring label.
How to set up an aquarium
The newer aquariums may look fancy, but setting one up can be simple.
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| August 11, 2005 |
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In search of Dracula
A lush new historical fiction takes a fresh look at the Dracula legend.
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| August 10, 2005 |
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Bono On Bono is a terrific read
Perhaps a first-time peep inside his mind, Bono On Bono is a series of conversations between U2 vocalist Bono and his friend, Michka Assayas. In Bono's words, this book comprises of stories that are not songs.
More than just a smoke
Cigar smokers can now experiment with the best or the merely flavoured.
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| August 09, 2005 |
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Eating with your fingers
The reason why Indian food doesn't contain large pieces of meat such as steak or pot roasts is because it would not be consonant with the tradition of eating with the fingers.
Why you should trust your feelings
There are many moments when we 'know' something without knowing why and how.
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| August 08, 2005 |
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Ceylon between the covers
As Nilanjana S Roy takes to the road in Sri Lanka, it's the voices of the writers packed neatly into her suitcase who tell her the country's hidden, forgotten histories.
Would you like to fly for free?
Kingfisher Airlines has launched a Chill Times Offer for its loyal customers.
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| August 05, 2005 |
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The worst book in the world
Over the years, Mein Kampf has lost its readership -- only the bigoted, those with closed hearts and minds, find any kind of enlightenment in its pages.
The art of citizen journalism
The tsunami helped independent bloggers to come into their own.
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| August 04, 2005 |
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Bloody Mary, Shillong style
Pestered for a recipe, this is what Kishore Singh came up with, "Chop the tomatoes and add to the orange juice. Add any other fruit, lemon juice, pepper, chilli powder, Worcestershire sauce and whisky."
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| August 03, 2005 |
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How to buy jootis
If you find yourself in a touristy kind of place, avoid the regular, embroidered stuff that most tourists ooh and aah over. Ask to be led to the place where the locals go instead.
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Wedding insurance & you
The craze for bigger breasts
Euro 2008 is an enjoyable game
Winning Indian wines to suit every budget
Timewear: What's ticking this season
Funky hairstyles to sport this season
Sexy and very comfy lingerie!
Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week
Cool cotton clothing for summer!
Funky pouches for your cellphone!
Teeny tiny handbags back in fashion!
Fashion: Say it with flowers!
Fashion: Camouflage clothing is cool!
Trendy bags for every occasion
Wound up about waistcoats
Shorts are 'in' for women
Sexy lingerie for her
Red 'n' pink fashion
A V-Day collection
'I'm a transsexual'
A Valentine's handbag collection
Hot lingerie for hot women
Fashion for the sophisticated man
South India's luxury train with a spa!
Clothing trends from Fashionweek Berlin
Cool clothes 'n' accessories for winter
My Sabarimala pilgrimage
Hiking to a quaint temple in Jammu
Interior design trends this year
Stylish fusion and Western wear
The ever-refreshing getaway
Chugging up the hills
Laptops to suit your style
Funky, glimmery, sexy saris!
See-through clothing!
Trivandrum retains its charm
Giving your photos a new, digital touch
Maxing out the minidress!
My Kedarnath yatra
Makeup trends for 2008
A trekker's paradise
Jewellery for the working woman
Pen drives with a difference!
101 years of the bra
A hot new clothing collection for winter
Cheap 'n' chic silver jewellery
Cell phone shopping? Check these stunners out
Udayagiri caves: A step back in time
Designers select your New Year's outfit!
Sari draping made easy!
Great gadget buys
Trendy bridalwear collection
Get boot-ylicious this winter!
Puff sleeves are back in fashion
Luxurious decor for your home
Trendy casual-wear for winter
New footwear in fashion
Sushma Patel's designs take on Atlantic City
Suneet Varma's designs wow Atlantic City
Sultry saris from Manish Malhotra
Women, sizzle in sexy innerwear
Jewellery trends this wedding season
Sushma Patel's designs take on Atlantic City
Suneet Varma's designs wow Atlantic City
Manish Malhotra's designs scorch international runways
Time trend: Funky watches to watch out for!
Ladies, sizzle in sexy innerwear!
Defuse your anger with yoga!
A fantastic full-body workout for women
Hot this season: Empire waist dresses
Manish Arora ups the funk factor
Malini Ramani's rocking collection
A fantastic full-body workout for men
Raghuvendra Rathore's ritzy creations
The best gadget buys this Diwali
Festive knick knacks for your home
Festive bags and belts for Diwali
Make your own lanterns & diyas this Diwali
Sexy but sensible nightwear
Balloon dresses: The hottest trend this season
Trends in interior design
5 body toners from yoga
Tarun Tahiliani spring-summer line
In the lap of the Dhauladhars
Designer Ana Mika's Paris showing
The basics of gym etiquette
Triumph unveils new lingerie line
To Jog's raging waters
When Naeem Khan dazzled NY
Driving to Ganpatipule
Manish Arora's wild collection
Great home beauty treatments
Recipes for the desperate housewife
A trip to the tattoo parlour
Escape to Kakkabe in Coorg
5 most popular phones
Rediscovering Manali
Workouts for home and office
Bikini bootcamp at home
Under the Kuttalam falls
Sexy strapless dresses
Budget home decor tips
Trekking to Lohagarh
Wedding season saris and salwars
Snapshots: Vagamon
Matheran, a walk with Nature
Give your bedroom a new look
Feng Shui for luck
Fab handbags from Fashion Week
Hot-stepping footwear from WIFW
Goa, A food lover's paradise
A Topslip adventure
Fashion gets quirky at WIFW
Sabyasachi fashions wow NY
Wills India Fashion Week: Rocky S
Ashish Pandey at WLIFW 2007
Prriya and Chintans at WLIFW
India Fashion Week: Falguni & Shane Peacock
Fashion Week Grand Finale: Rohit Bal
Elisha W at WLIFW
Renu Tandon at Fashion Week
WLIFW: Aparna & Norden Wangdi
Anita Dongre at WLIFW
WLIFW: Meher & Riddhima
Rina Dhaka at WLIFW 2007
Anjana Bhargav shows at WLIFW
Payal Jain's designs at the WLIFW
Biking to Raigad Fort
WLIFW: Rajesh Pratap Singh
Glam up with earrings
Look sexy in leggings
This season's happening hairstyles
Want a tattoo? Check these out
Happening hats for a night out
Art on your fingertips
The enchanting mists of Munnar
5 dating don'ts: Ladies listen up
6 fashion bloopers
Clothing from Falguni & Shane Peacock
Perfume shopping? Here's help
Ooty calling
Renovating your kitchen?
5 make-up essentials
Dazzle in hot pink
First time at the spa? Here's help
Ties: Knotting it in style
Easy tips on jewellery care
Going clubbing? Look sharp
Western clothes by Indian designers
How to impress the opposite sex
The latest innerwear trends
5 budget honeymoon destinations
How to sizzle in sunny yellow
Women's beauty products men love
Sari trends from Satya Paul
Fashion disasters to watch out for
Trailing the monsoon
International runway trends
'A few of my favourite things'
Best buys this season: Accessories
Hip belts for trendy waists
Bling it up with these finger rings
Apples in God's own country!
5 yoga poses to strengthen your lower back
Hit the sheets in trendy nightwear
Look sharp with well-groomed eyebrows
The magic of Arunachal Pradesh
Up your style quotient with glares
4 easy redecoration tips
Massages to rejuvenate your body and mind
Get your (video) game on: 5 hot picks
Yoga for you: 5 meditation postures
Get hair-gorgeous this monsoon
Trendy threads for guys this monsoon
6 yoga steps to perfect digestion
On the tiger trail, in Corbett
Sikkim: A treat for the senses
The Queen of hill stations
You will love Varkala beach!
What is your shopping style?
Heading for a safari? Read this!
Traditional vs digital cameras
On top of Kudremukh
Look funky, classy with a hat
Make a travel package work
Gizmos to make your life easier
The hottest model: Have you voted?
Feeling the heat? Head to Manali
The old-world charm of Darjeeling
Let Shimla take your breath away
6 yoga steps for fertility
Get the best out of your digicam
Buying a digital camera? Read this
India Fashion Week
Beat the heat in Kodaikanal
Style secrets for the right skirt
Spice it up with a scarf
Fancy a BlackBerry cellphone?
4 mouthwatering biryanis
Colouring your hair? Tips 'n' trends
6 mid-level cell phones for you
Eye catching hand accessories
Have fun with coloured contacts!
How to spend less, travel more!
5 easy recipes for bachelors
9 affordable mobile phones for you
Dress in style for your date
Woo your date with Rs 250!
Is the Moto phone for you?
Travel: Thrills 'n' spills in Hogenakal
Is wine good for health?
How to select the right tie
Bangalore weekend getaways
Weekend getaways around Delhi
Weekend getaways around Pune
Nothing like coffee in Coorg
Style: Do YOU have it in you?
Munnar, a must-see this year
Cellphones for Rs 6,000 or less
Fashion Week: Hip trends
A trip to the temple towns
5 fun things to do in Hyderabad
Top 7 shopping hotspots in Delhi
Where to eat in Delhi at 3 am
Escape to Goa in the rains
Easy snacks to cook up
Recipes: Spice up the monsoons
Do you want a makeover?
Lebanese cuisine, demystified
College style guide for guys
College fashion for girls
Top 10 digital cameras
Top 10 Mp3 players
Top 10 mobile phones
Add a spark to your home
Fashion Week: Complete coverage
How to enjoy Mexican food
Shoe shopping? A model's tips
Recipes for good health
Palak for the palate
Must-knows about Thai food
Recipes for romance
5 chatapata snack ideas
Style resolutions for 2006
Swear by salad
Have fun with paneer
6 exotic lamb recipes
Delicious Christmas treats
Tee shirt talk Sania-style!
Skirt: The new avatar
Jewellery: Bring back the bling
Unusual Diwali treats
Last-minute gift ideas
Don't be a fashion victim
Casual wear gets funkier
Top 5 Mp3 players
Here comes the bride
Swinging in blue jeans
9 nights of style
Men, style yourself
Spice up your celebration
A taste of God's own country
Tips for a vacation, alone
Funky college accessories
Back-to-college fashion
Italy, easy for Indians
4 must-sees in Washington DC
Scotland, en route to Goa
More exotic mocktails
Get fresh with mocktails
Manstyle Special!
Make your home C-O-O-L
Bedroom magic!
Click here if you are a MAN!
Great ideas for your home!
5 must-sees in Shanghai
5 must-dos in Melbourne
Cool recipes with H-O-T Alphonsos
5 cheap ways to get a great makeover!
Power dress to impress at work!
Sweet desserts for V Day
Top grooming tips!
Six love foods!
10 gift ideas for V Day!
Chinese New Year recipes
Style tips for you
Hair perfect
Valentine's Special!
Most romantic books!
Top 10 romantic films!
Perfect Valentine getaways!
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