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What comes before ABC?
A host of play schools in the city provide a happy foundation to li'l `uns before joining regular school. RAKHEE MOHAN visits a few in Kochi.
Books

Paeans for sweet Malayalam
THIS IS a collection of poems with a difference. All the poems, by P. I. Sankaranarayanan, are offerings to Malayalam language, which is looked upon as mother and goddess. Three decades ago, Sankaranarayan's spicy and rhymy slogan `Elam Oru ...
Etiquette & Protocol

Cheers!
Toasting etiquette has interesting variations around the world.
Books

Chicklit special
With ample doses of humour and romance, the new genre of chicklit novels has caught the fancy of the 20-30 somethings.
Lifestyle

D-day make-up
Though you may not be a gaudy person, some amount of glitter and shine is allowed on this big day. Decide everything according to the weather. Comfort and pragmatism should be the deciding criteria. Add some amount of creativity into your ...
Personality

This Yuva believes in the hare and tortoise story...
Still shy, still lacking in confidence, yet Abhishek Bachchan is determined that he alone can carve out a successful future for himself. RANA SIDDIQUI speaks to Baby AB, now grown into Yuva.
Issues

Snuff out that fag
Today is World No Tobacco Day.


Finding their VOICE
After years of neglect, the domestic workers of the State have formed the Kerala Domestic Workers' Movement, in a bid to get a better deal from the Government and their employers. SARASWATHY NAGARAJAN on the new body.
Not up in smoke
A concerted effort to check addiction to tobacco has had results.
Music

Michael has to rock
MLTR, one of the best boybands, is back with its new album. Let's take a trip down memory lane.
Cuisine

Popular potatoes
THE STARCHY tuber originally grown by the Incas was brought to Europe in 1534 AD. Later it was grown in England. It is a major food in the form of a vegetable. It can be also processed as potato crisps, biscuits, starch, etc. An average size ...
Rice and shine
With its immense nutrition value, rice remains the staple food for many in the world.
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