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Chennai gears up for glamour
Seasoned Tarun Tahiliani or refreshing Swapan and Seema, there's going to be a variety for label loyalists in the coming weeks, thanks to the Lakme India Fashion Week. T. KRITHIKA REDDY writes...
Lifestyle

Fashionable and functional
Baskets have served as storage containers since time immemorial. Here are some fascinating ways in which they find use across the globe.


The best of Bengal
TO MARK its first anniversary, By the Vine is showcasing the creations of Kolkata-based Weavers Studio, which attempt to capture the eloquence and richness of traditional Indian textiles. Besides fabrics, Weavers Studio has a fascinating ...
Personality

Exploring life through dance
"CROSSROADS — JOURNEYS and transformations through life and dance" will be presented by Nirmala Seshadri and Neewin Hershall on August 8, at 7 p.m., at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 37/39 East Mada Street, Mylapore (ph: 24940811). Will the ...
Issues

When will paves a way
A rainwater harvesting structure and a television antenna that could pick up signals from distant lands... all it took octogenarian Ramaswami of East Abhiramapuram to make these ideas a reality was a little enthusiasm and perseverance.
Information Technology

Printers' cartridges: replace or refill
Though PC printers are becoming more affordable the cost of ink and toner refills is prohibitive.
Music

Rock revisited
Yesteryear rockers Creedence Clearwater Revival still occupy a special place in the hearts of music lovers, because of their energetic, high-decibel compositions and forthright lyrics.
Green Notes

A decorative indoor plant
The succulents `Euphorbia pseudocactus' (which resembles cactus) and `Euphorbia Tirucalli' (the milk bush) can be raised indoors in a sunny area or outdoors.
Shopping

Array of artefacts
Knick-knacks, curios, tableware, linen or garments... there is much to choose from at the exhibition presented by the Hindustan Hastkala Gramodhyog Sansthan Samiti at the Sankara Hall in the city. On till August 10.
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