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Reigning with knowledge
The very idea of hosting a `Knowledge Queen of Madurai' contest perhaps deserves plaudits, says SHASTRY V. MALLADY
Know Your City

Neighbour's envy
Dusty roads, poor drainage and litter all around are not uncommon to the city dwellers. But a colony that belongs to the Railway staffers? Well, much to his surprise, S.VIJAY KUMAR, in our ongoing monthly series, discovers that the Temple City's Rai lway colony is very much the neighbour's envy and the owner's pride.
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Arts & Crafts

Sculpting a new art
Claiming to be a schoolmate of President A.P.J.Kalam (Schwartz High School where the First Citizen too apparently had his early basic education), Manickam has grand plans to teach his art to anybody who shows genuine interest.
Cinema

Magical makeover
DD CHENNAI'S sudden enthusiasm seems to be on an all time high these days. Conceiving new ideas and trying out innovative shows are examples. "It's the channel's director, Ashok Jailkhani, who's helping us make the difference," says Subbaraya ...
Green Notes

Handle with care!
Though datura is known for being poisonous, its flowers are showy and fragrant too
Travel

Walk in the park
Squirrel Sanctuary: The bushy-tailed creatures may be the pride of the place, but there is much more, says SOMA BASU
Fulfilling sheltering needs
Given its ambience, the Bangur Dharmashala has been a haven for North Indian tourists.
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