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Issue 3 Volume 1 JULY-AUG 2015
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the fintastic experience
An exceptional dining experience from Manhattan
TALK OF THE TOWN
HERE COMES THE SUN
the royality of squash
Anaka Alankamony, Joshana Chinappa, and Aparajitha Balamurukan on court with Wtzup Chennai
chennai at cannes Dheepan , a Film shot in chennai gets rave reviews at the cannes film festival
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Girls’ Day Out
HELPLINE NUMBERS
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Fire 101
Emergency services Police: 100 Traffice Police 103
Squash, stars and sisterhood from your very own Chennai girl.
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his was one of the best shoots till date. It was more like I had caught up with with my bunch of girlies and had a blast. There was no semblance of work as we started that Sunday with a lovely breakfast buffet at Burgundy’s. I have to thank Vipin Sachdev, CEO of Burgundy’s for the lovely spread and the non-invasive hospitality. I was prepared to meet a bunch of girls drunk on their success, but to my pleasant surprise they turned out to be real sweethearts with no airs of being the country’s squash superstars. Truly makes you realize that true achievers are the most genuine and down to earth people. Post breakfast we all settled in to do the make up for our stellar guests. Ananka and Aparajitha looked gorgeous and were chitchatting effortlessly in the room. The doorbell rings and the next thing I heard was a shrill energetic sound that greeted Arti (the stylist). Joshana and Arti were classmates and no wonder there was no hi or hello, but more of a what the f*** are you doing here man. I knew at that moment that this was going to be the most engaging and fun shoot we have had till date. Joshana ran in so excited to check out the makeup and clothes of her friends. She grinned and mischievously remarked that her make up should be better than theirs. Joshana turned out to be quite the prankster during the shoot and adopted me as her mother for adhering to strict time frames. Aparjitha and Anaka gave me a ‘we are so used to this’ look in sync. The shoot was filled with laughter, teasing and every other element that makes a great girls day out. The three stars lit up the place with their young vibrant energies and good vibes without which it might have turned out be just another work day shoot. We winded up the exact way we started, with great food and company. There was a scruffle to take selfies with an ensuing discussion on which pictures all of looked our best and endless uploading. I really felt like I had known them for ages. I took this as a sign that this summer was going to be fantastic in Chennai. There are a lot of great events in the city you should not miss out on, movies that will definitely have you queueing up for tickets and a whole lot of new ventures that truly show that Chennai is the place to be. So there is no time for Summertime Sadness Lana, this is the time for Summertime Madness. Enjoy!
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Sarah George Brand Manager
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cHENNAI-OLOGY
Asvin Simon CEO (TN)
Sarah George Brand Manager (TN)
Maria John Assistant Editor
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium sited in Chepauk was
Pankaj P S Creative Head
Sojan Sunny Layout & Design
Shalin Sebastian Layout Assistant
the country.
set up in 1916 and is among the oldest stadiums of
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Jul
17-31
jul
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TGF - Thiruporur Game Fishing
9am to 3.30pm Sengadu village, Off OMR 0805 602 2098, 0893 936 3004
Activities for children 10am to 8pm Hansel and Gretel, T Nagar 044 28152549
15 - 22
Jul
Samarkhand Exhibition 10am to 11.30pm Amethyst, Royapettah 044 459 916 330
till Jul
31
Padme - art exhibition 10.30am to 6.30pm Forum Art Gallery, Adyar 044 421 155 960
Jul
Jul
18 - 19
Scientific Training on Reptile Management 9.30am Chennai Snake Park, Guindy 044 223 53623, 0994 048 8880
17 - 19
India International Building Expo India International Building Expo 10.30am to 8.30pm Chennai Trade Center, Nandambakkam 0814 405 9442
till aug
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Art by Seema Kohli 11am to 7pm Gallery Veda, Nungambakkam 044 430 904 220
aug
05 - 06
Vimonisha Raksha Bandhan and Pre Diwali Sale Hyatt Regency, Mount Road 044 283 33815
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16
Tik Tok Thai - food festival
The Park, Thousand Lights 044 426 760 000
till Jul
03 - 12
Isai Sangamam - concert
6.45pm to 12am Kamaraja Arangam, Teynampet 044 243 490 400
Jul
25
Digital Marketing Workshop 9.30am Hotel Greenpark, Vadapalani 0886 122 2788
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03 - 12
Ponniyin Selvan - theatre 6pm The Music Academy, Royapettah 044 28112231
till Jul
01- 15
Paintings by Mrs. Monika Mercy Ravina 11am to 7pm La Galerie D’Expression, Montieth Road 044 2855 4476
Talk OF THE TOWN Here Comes the Sun
“Chennai’s peak summers aren’t really what I look forward to, considering we have pretty much only summer throughout the year. So technically, May would be my least productive time and more of a holiday. I like to stay indoors and use this time to relax, chill, spend time with family and friends and also ideate on inspirations and creative thoughts for my upcoming collections.”
Jules Idi Amin
Designer
jul
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Krishna Mayam dance recital
7.15pm to 12 am Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Thyagaraya Nagar 044 281 408 060
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02- 30
Neta and Netaji - art exhibition
11am to 7pm Apparao Galleries, Nungambakkam 044 283 322 260
jul
02-11
The Little Festival
Museum Theater, Egmore 044 281 93238
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10- 12
Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses: a play 3pm to 11.30pm Alliance Francaise De Madras, Nungambakkam 044 282 798 030
till Jul
03 - 31
Sienna Season - art
10am to 6pm Dakshina Chitra, Muttukad 044 2747 2603
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11- 13
Smart Home Expo Chennai Trade and Convention Center, Nandambakkam 044 6548 0175
“Things I would do in the summer would be, water sports, beaches, traveling to a cooler place with friends (this year we took off to Ooty) or if not anything, just sitting at home, eating mangoes and drinking watermelon juice.”
Pooja Craig Actress
“Buy a water-proof phone and jump into a pool so that I can be underwater and Whatsapp all day. Keep monitoring my already dark skin so that I can compare 50 Shades of Black. On a more serious note, I’d like to look out of my car window for a minute and observe that daily worker at the Monorail site or that vendor standing in the scorching heat and count my blessings. “
Dr.M Manoj Beno
Medical Director, Billroth Group of hospitals
“ It is summer timeee! My summers are usually packed with fun filled, sweat trickling activities. A sport like swimming not only serves as a good exercise but also refreshes me from the scorching heat. I’m also encouraged to put together ingredients of different cuisines to satisfy my cravings.”
H.Deepkia Nikkam Teacher, Eurokids.
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Never late for food for the living the
Chocolate nostalgic sweet indulgence
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winning combination of quality and affordability, that’s La Chocolate. A must go place if you have a sweet tooth for their uniquely decorated and flavored pastries. Want customized and yummy cakes for your dear one’s birthday or for a special event? Then, La Chocolate is the place where you can grab cakes flavored vanilla, chocolate, berries and what not, at reasonable prices.
La Chocolate Casa major road Opp.Corporation Bank Egmore, Chennai. 04445521171/ 91951114567 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Must Try:
Double Choco Raspberry Cake Cost per head:
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ou don’t want to talk about interiors or ambience here. To eat to your heart’s content at affordable rates Hotel Junior Kuppanna is the choice. What appeals to the customers more is the fast and efficient customer service. Along with the rave reviews for egg kothu porotta and mutton chukka, people agree that it’s the best biriyani in town here.
Hotel Junior Kuppanna Kannaiya Street, North Usman road,Chennai. O44 28340071/ 044 28340072 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Home Baker of the Month Meet Veena Sakthi who moved from counting dough to making dough.
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A good job with a leading private bank is the envy of many. Veena Sakthi began her career like most but didn’t find any satisfaction in her 9 to 5. She quit and attended a baking class. Everything changed and V’s Bakehouse was born.
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he moment you step inside Pantry d’ or, you’ll feel that you are in for a treat, like its topnotch ambience and quaint décor. Known best for its great breakfast, desserts and all day dining, the restaurant doesn’t fail to please us with its prompt and courteous service. Not just for your sweet tooth, but relish the savouries as well. The price is absolutely reasonable for what you savor.
Must Try:
Chicken Biriyani Cost per head:
` 250
Must Try:
Pantry d’ or J block, 6th avenue main road Anna Nagar East, Chennai 044 30853598 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Crème Brulee Cost per head:
` 300
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A Fin-tastiC Experience
An exceptional dining experience from Manhattan in Chennai. Sarah George
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brand new creative space called the Manhattan Fish Market opened up to connoisseurs in Chennai recently. A casual dining restaurant that specializes in American style seafood, it embodies the colorful and dynamic spirit of Manhattan’s iconic fish market, channeling their energy towards providing an exceptional dining experience. We stepped into the charming restaurant and was pleasantly greeted by its decor evoking a deeply rooted sense of the historical market with a modern touch. We started off with Chipotle Fish Skewers which was juicy and succulent and went on to the Garlic Herbed Mussels ,which I would like to call the signature dish, because not only was it light and fragrant but also a perfect treat for all my senses. The Gummy Bear turned out to be the perfect summer drink, refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. They have an exceptionally interesting array of homemade sauces which complimented the seafood fiesta. The Tilapia crispy fish was as crispy and tasty as it sounded, and the thick, creamy Mud pie sealed
the deal. The Manhattan Fish Market has further differentiated itself by introducing 5 different ways of cooking: grilled, fried, baked, poached and flamed which will definitely sweep guests off their feet. Though we initially thought that the lack of crabmeat dishes, a must have for seafood lovers, on the menu was a little discouraging, the rest of the delicacies made up for that. Get a taste of experimental dining, with on-the-spot flaming of Manhattan Flaming Prawns. Diners can enjoy a gastronomical feast here, delighting in a wide array of specialties. Jumbo Seafoods Pvt Ltd, the company which owns the franchise rights for The Manhattan Fish Market brand in India, is confident of the brand’s success and already has a second restaurant slated to open within the year.
Timing 11am to 11pm
Cost for two Rs 1,500
Valet parking available Rating 4 out of 5
Will I go there again? Definitely
The Manhattan Fish Market 94, RK Salai, Mylapore. 044 35003030
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It’s a Big Deal Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and entrepreneur Raj Kundra are partnering with south super star Chiyaan Vikram to launch the second home shopping channel for the Tamil Nadu Market calling it Big Deal TV, a new unique celebrity driven 24/7 Home Shopping Channel. The channel launched last month and will be available free to air across all major cable and DTH platforms across Tamil Nadu as well as online.
Inspired Fashion The Pearl Academy impressed Chennai with a fashion show by final year students. The event addressed various themes for men, women and kids, inspired by the water goddess of an Aztec tribe and even a Victorian doorknob. Ethnic, vintage and bohemian styles played a strong influence on the student’s creations. Venue: The Park Hotel.
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Location: Burgundys Rooms: Somerset Hotel
The Royalty of Squash
Anaka Alankamony, Joshana Chinappa and Aparajitha Balamurukan on court with Wtzup Chennai
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quash is a furious game, and when you watch it, you wonder how they manage to strike the ball so hard and do it over and over again. These three individuals have put their heart and soul into it and have done it so well that they have brought pride to the country on multiple occasions. Joshana
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Rahul Dev
Chinappa, Anaka Alankamony and Aparajitha Balamurukan occupy the top spots in the Indian women’s ranking. They have won medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games and occupy enviable positions in the International ranking as well. The Indian Squash Academy has played a key role in developing these youngsters
who picked up the sport when they were very young. Their parent nurtured them, and they repaid this faith by winning in the global arena. Sports is their passion and they grew up with focus and discipline. Today they are poised for greater glory, waiting in anticipation to take on competition and prove their mettle once again.
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Joshana Chinappa
parents support, my own determination and my sponsors help. The State government of Tamil Nadu has been more supportive than the central government. But I have always been driven by my parents, well wishers and sponsors. After the success at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, there has been more attention and awareness for Squash.
What is your take on training in India and abroad? The Indian Squash Academy in Chennai has great infrastructure and great coaches, but the knowledge and the level of training are at a higher level abroad. I love training in Orlando, USA with the best players in the world while in Chennai, I play with the guys.
She is synonymous with Squash in India. This tall sportswoman has collected most of the laurels that are available across squash courts and is one of the reigning national champions with a world ranking of 25. She started when she was 9, and now she is pushing her 17th year in the sport. Joshana’s demeanor on the court and off it exudes confidence and self-awareness. She speaks to our team with the assurance of varied experiences and the expertise of a professional. How did you start playing squash? My dad was a squash player and he used to take me to the courts. It was only natural that I would run every time the courts were free and whack the ball around. When I was ten, I chose squash as the game that I wanted to play and pursue as a career. My dream was to play for India. I played first for India when I was 12 for the women’s team and won the National Women’s Championship when I was 14. How was it to play at the highest levels of the game at the young age like you did? It was extremely tough as most of the time that I had to do all the travelling alone. The game itself was a challenge and there were many constraints. I was also offered a great education in the US, but I was focused on playing for the country. I chose to be a professional Squash player, and I wanted to keep training to be fitter and stronger and get better at the game. It was difficult to play international tournaments till I was 19 when I got a good sponsor who helped in a big way. What are your plans for the game as a player and in the future? I want to be playing the game for the next six years and am looking forward to playing in the next Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Afterwards, I want to get into coaching and help kids train and become champions. I want to share the knowledge of the years on the court and the experiences playing across the world with the best of players. How has the government recognised an exemplary sportswoman of your stature? While the government of India has recognised me with the Arjuna award, I am a product of my
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aparajitha
balamurukan She is vibrant and quite focussed for her age. She is also one stars of the Indian Squash team and is currently ranked No:4 in the country. She started playing squash when was 8 and started playing competitively at 10. Having won Silver in the Asian games, she is poised for greater glory in the World Squash Circuit. How did you start playing squash? I was always into sport from my early days - roller skating to swimming to horse riding and one of my Dad’s friend recommended that I try Squash. I just fell in love with the sport and on seeing the courts I knew I just wanted to play. The weekend coaching days were something that I looked forward to. One day, I was sick and I could not go; I broke into tears and my parents had never seen me so passionate about anything like that before. From that day onwards, they have always been on my side and helped me climb the ladder in the Squash Circuit. Early milestones... I think the first big achievement was when I played for the country when I was 13 for Asian Junior Championships. I was also playing international tournaments like the Malaysian Open and the British Open. My Mom used to take me to play and was there for me while I was fighting through the national ranking. What are your near term goals? I am currently focussing on my studies and the in terms of Squash, I am looking forward to Asian games and Commonwealth games. Who do you look up to as role models? In India, I see Joshana putting in her heart and soul into the game. She is extremely focused. In the World scene, I admire Nicole David And Ramy Ashord. What are your future plans? I am looking to play squash competitively for a few more years and after which I would be taking over the family business. I have missed out a lot while touring for the game and would want to be part of the family more after a few years. I would want to be part of the game in some capacity, coaching or mentoring. How do you think Squash is received in India? I feel that in India, sports other than cricket require a bit more recognition and support. I have been fortunate to be able to travel to play international tournaments. But it is difficult to keep on investing when there is little support. Your message for youngsters taking up sports? I feel that people have to enjoy sport. It builds health and character. It makes you competitive and resilient. What do you do during your free time? I love watching movies. Tamil ones especially starring our “Thala”, Ajith. I love eating..I love chilling out with friends and family.
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ANAKA ALANKAMONY This lady first walked on to the squash court when she was nine at the Madras Cricket Club. She found the sport new and different. A month later, she was winning third place at the State Championships. Today she is ranked 3rd nationally and is an Arjuna award winner with a drive to make it to the top 10 in the world. She has made the country proud by winning bronze at the Asian games in 2010 and upping the ante with a silver medal in the 2014 Games. She also set the record for being the youngest person to enter at WISPA (Women’s International Squash Players’ Association ) at the age of 15. Your earliest memories of playing squash... I started playing tennis when I was just six. Being in Chennai, the weather was not really conducive for outdoor sport and my parents wanted me to look for another game. I was introduced to squash and soon found myself training at the Indian Squash Academy. It was more like a hobby and an exercise to be physically fit. I just wanted to enjoy the game and never imagined it would get me here. What changed your approach to the game? A month after training, I was came third in the State Championship and second in a national tournament. My Dad wanted to see how far I could go with the sport. There was no pressure but he wanted me to enjoy myself. I was soon participating in international tournaments and doing well. I was guided by my Dad and my Mom gave me unconditional support. What inspires you and keeps your motivated? Winning keeps me going, but I don’t feel pressured to win. Whatever the outcome is, I am happy as long I give it my best. My parents always advised me not to worry about outcomes but to just enjoy and give it my best. What is the message for youngsters who are taking up the sport? The results may not matter when you start off but learn to enjoy the game. Learn the sport and learn the technique. Once you are 15, you need to start focusing and get down to hard training. What are your goals with the sport? I want to complete my under graduation in the University of Pennsylvania and start playing in the professional circuit. I aim to break into the world top 10. In the long term, I want to give back to the sport in a non profit manner because it has given me so much. I feel that squash as a sport is picking up and requires a lot of more facilities. There are enough squash coaches but nationally, the infrastructure is limited. Playing in the US helps me with my game as it is more liberal. I also feel that competition is much higher there and it helps me push my game to the next level. What do you like to do outside of playing? I don’t get much time and when I do get it, I love watching TV and going out once in a while.
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The Right Frame of Mind Making a Statement The girls played muse to Ajai Umesh’s lens
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jai Umesh was fascinated as a child with beautiful pictures. After finishing education in computer graphics back in 1998, he did a small vocational photography course. And the rest as they say is history. Constantly experimenting and learning, Ajai’s break came when a shoot for a designer was published. He has shot over 2000 portfolios over the past 15 years and has been featured in print and video. He believes that “your work should speak about you and my work speaks above all.My goal has been to provide world class quality and be one of the best in the world.” Having shot various film celebrities like Trisha, Riya sen, John Abraham, Priyamani and many more, Ajai’s interests range from fashion and advertising photography to landscapes and nature. “Photography is a fine mix of a story of the person behind the camera and the object in front of the camera.” Ajai’s inspiration comes from nature and renaissance paintings of 15th and 16th century and some classic photographers like Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, Annie Leibovitz and Richard Avedon. He reflects that “photography is an art. The only difference between traditional art and photography is that the camera is the paintbrush.”
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Aarti Deepak, the mind behind the squash players’ enviable style.
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arti Deepak studied fashion design and styling from Istituto Marangoni, in the fashion capital of the world, Milan, which was a turning point in her life. She undertook a wide variety of work experience, including positions at Milan Fashion Week and Gucci. A flair for colours and textures got her an innate understanding of trends which awarded her the Student Designer of the Year. She is now back home with her label ADV. For as long as she can remember, fashion has always been a major part of her life. She immerses herself in all the international and indian fashion, which allows her to stay one step ahead of trends and keep an eye out for new and upcoming inspirations. Her design house showcases her capsule collection all round the year. ADV undertakes personalized orders and trousseau consulting; achieving a custom style for the client. Her forte is trousseau design and fashionable evening gowns. Aarti’s motto is the famous quote by Coco Chanel. “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
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Love and Laughter from
Inimey Ippadithan
Snapshots from the shoot and the launch
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nimey Ippadithan released to an expectant crowd this month. The Tamil romantic comedy featuring Santhanam, Ashna Zaveri and Akhila Kishore has been received with a lot of appreciation. Directed by Muruganand to the music of Santhosh Kumar and Dhayanidhi, the movie plays to its strengths; a movie to be enjoyed for its cliches and familiarity. Santhanam, who is noted for his comic talent plays Seenu, a man who is caught between love, marriage and family. This is his second venture in the lead role after Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham, which released last year. So lets see if Santhanam will get more hero centric roles ‘Inimey Ippadithan’.
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Thriller
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Drama
Bold and beautiful
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risha is busy as ever, despite the rumors about her personal life. The gorgeous actress is slated to take up a bold role in her next with Director Pandian. The film will be based on a true incident in Chennai where three girls were victimized and how they pick themselves up afterwards. Oviya and Poonam Bajwa will join the venture titled Bhogi.
Papanasam
Appadiya Mahesh
Parvathy Nair’s next Babu?
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he svelte actress is making headway into Kollywood. After Yennai Arindhaal and Uttama Villain, she has secured a lead role in Eros International’s maiden Tamil project Enkitta Mothathe. Directed by Ramu Chellappa, the movie also includes Nataraj Subramaniam, Sanchita Shetty and Rajaji. The shooting is ongoing at various locations in Tamil Nadu.
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elugu star Mahesh Babu will debut in Tamil in the upcoming Brahmotsavam. Directed by Srikanth Addala, the bilingual will also feature Rakul Preet Singh and Pranitha. Mahesh Babu had missed out on an earlier opportuity with Mani Ratnam because the project got shelved.
Ajith surprises Lakshmi Menon
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n the sets of his upcoming venture, thala Ajith surprised Lakshmi Menon with a gift for clearing her plus two board exams. Ajith is known for his caring ways and the young actress was clearly taken aback by the gesture. The shooting continues for the movie by Siruthai Siva which has Shruthi Haasan in the lead role.
Jyothika better than Suriya?
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t a press meet for the success of 36 Vayadhinile, apparently Suriya said that his mother remarked that Jyothika performs better than him. The movie has been enjoying a great response and the title of the movie was suggested by Suriya himself.
chennai at cannes
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hennai featured in the Cannes film festival with an unexpected win for Dheepan, directed by Jacques Audiard. The movie was shot in Tamil Nadu and has Chennai based producers Suresh Balaje and George Pius.The actress Kalieaswari Srinivasan is also from the city. The film received standing ovations at both screenings at the festival.
Language: Tamil Cast: Kamal Hassan, Gautami Producer: Suresh Balaje, George Pius, Rajkumar Sethupathi, Sripriya Director: Jeethu Joseph Music: M Ghibran Release date: July 17 Synopsis: the Tamil remake of the malayalam hit Drishyam.A father and husband’s trials in protecting his family.
Action
Baahubali
Language:Tamil Cast : Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty Producer: Arka Media Works Director: S. S. Rajamouli Music: M.M. Keeravan Release date: July 10 Synopsis: the two part Indian epic that is touted to be the most expensive Indian movie.
Romance
Fantastic Four
Language: English Cast: V Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan Producer: Simon Kinberg, Matthew Vaughn Director:Josh Trank Music: Marco Beltrami, Philip Glass Release date: July 31 Synopsis: Four people reach an alternate reality where they should learn to control their new found powers to defeat the bad guy. Hip-Hop dance championship. The marvel heros are back on screen
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Language: Hindi Cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui Producer: Salman Khan, Rockline Venkatesh Director: Kabir Khan Music: Pritam Chakraborty Release date: July 16 Synopsis: The story of a little girl from Pakistan who gets lost in India and the person who offers to take her back home.
Action
Drama MAARI
Haiku Language: Tamil Cast: Cast: Suriya, Amala Paul Producer: Suriya Director:Pandiraj Music: Arrol Corelli Release date: July 17 Synopsis: A heartwarming children’s film that goes into their world of color, fun and imagination.
Language: Tamil Cast: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal Producer: Listin Stephen, R. Sarathkumar,Raadhika Sarathkumar Director: Balaji Mohan Music: Anirudh Ravichander Release date: July 17 Synopsis: This action comedy flick is rumored to have a high flying cast- pigeons namely, and accroding to the director, it is definitely not a love story.
*Release dates are subject to change
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Tooth-tastic!
A smile can be a great asset to each one of us and because this is so important, it makes sense to give your teeth the best care with a simple yet effective oral hygiene routine
Dr. Jeshly Bharath
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eeth help us to talk, to pronounce different sounds clearly and gives our face its shape. A healthy mouth contributes to a healthy body. A diseased mouth paves the way to a number of health conditions such as heart diseases, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. What is Plaque? Plaque is a thin sticky film of bacteria that forms on the surface of teeth constantly. Plaque and gum disease If plaque isn’t cleaned thoroughly by brushing, it hardens to form “tartar” which in turn weakens gums and pulls it away from teeth, creating gaps. When these gaps get infected and are not treated promptly, it weakens the supporting bone, making teeth fall out. It is important to remove plaque and bits of food from around your teeth as this will stop your gums from becoming inflamed, swollen, and infected. Plaque and tooth decay When you eat food containing sugars and starches, the bacteria in plaque produce acids, that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the
plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth. After a constant acid attack, the tooth enamel breaks down forming a hole or cavity. Although most people brush regularly, many don’t clean between their teeth and some people don’t have regular dental check-ups. A few small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference in the long term. Halitosis is a major concern among people. Below are few causes of halitosis: Gum diseases Yeast infections of the mouth and Dental caries Dry mouth Liver or kidney disorders Chronic acid reflux Respiratory infections (pneumonia or bronchitis) Smoking & Alcohol Certain foods (onions, garlic, diet rich in meat, dairy products) Did You Know? Brushing your teeth right after eating or drinking acidic foods could hurt them?? If you brush before saliva could remineralize the teeth, you are brushing already weakened enamel. Make sure to wait an hour to brush
Here are few tips to help you have a smile that will last for the rest of your life: Use a good toothbrush Brush at least twice a day- but don’t scrub them Floss daily Stick to your healthy eating plan Keep blood sugar levels in control Avoid aerated drinks Go for a dental check-up once every six months
after your meals. The practice of putting a cap on toothbrush harbours bacterial growth due to the moisture entrapped in the cap. Fluoridated toothpaste when ingested habitually by kids, leads to fluoride toxicity. People who drink 3 or more glasses of aerated drinks daily have 62% more teeth decay and tooth loss than others. Tobacco is the most global cause of cancer. One person dies every 6 seconds from a tobaccorelated disease. Say NO to tobacco It’s time for you to look into the mirror and feel confident about your smile. Love it; flaunt it, because life is short, so smile while u still have teeth, healthy teeth.
Dr. Jeshly Bharath is a practicing dentist at PS Dental Centres, Chennai.
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