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New Vegetarian Fare @ La Boulangerie November 3 – 30, 11am – 6 pm
La Boulangerie is expanding its vegetarian fare this month to include flaky paneer puffs, creamy corn and cheese tarts and a whole selection of Profiteroles right from chocolate to lemon.
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Drum & Flames Session @ Blend, Taj Mount Road Every Wednesday, 8 pm – 11 pm Kick start Wednesdays with ‘Drums and Flames’ -. Featuring Master percussionist Darbuka Shiva with his wide range of exotic instruments and a contemporary Indian music sense. Also, two other bands - Yodhakaa (Contemporary Indian music) and ‘La Pongal’ (Electro Indian Folk Music) will be performing.
Speed Dial It’s time to say cheese with some yummy burgers. Dial in and have a feast!
McDonalds 044 - 66000666
Taj Mount Road, #2, Club House Road, Mount Road, Anna Road HO, Phone: 66313131
Marry Brown 9791055333
Jute Bag Collection @ Dora
KFC 044 - 43533636
Upto November 30, 10 am – 9 pm The all new ‘Jute Bag Collection’ at Dora includes handbags, tote bags, and college bags in all sizes and in bright eco-friendly colours. That’s what you call an eco-friendly Christmas gift!
Eatalica 044 - 66420861 Gallopin Gooseberry 044 - 28291077
Dora Bag Mall, 159 A, 7th Avenue, Besant Nagar, Phone: 43511001
Sinful Something 044 - 43060009
Quick-Bites @ Mocha Mojo The café has introduced a variety of scrumptious munchies, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections. One can dig into delightful French onion rings, appetising mezze platters and crunchy fried babycorn and there is so much more to treat yourself to! Mocha Mojo, 72, 1st Avenue, Indra Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Phone: 42337024, 42337025
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Jug Head 044 - 22270083 For Feedback & Suggestions, Contact us at 044-43590099 (or) Email us at in.editor@ingen.in DISCLAIMER
Buy Me A Trophy! Have you ever wondered where schools and the corporates get their trophies and medals from. Gleaming in gold, silver and bronze with the competition name imprinted, most winners treat it with much reverence and keep it safe life-long. If you want to order some trophies and medals, then head to: Cup N Trophy 1-88 Vysarpadi Industrial Estate, M.K.B. Nagar, Chennai-600039, Phone: 044-25521447
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Driving you Nuts! unil Sanklecha says that it is invisible ingredients that have catapulted his brand Nuts ‘n’ Spices into success, and given their products a quality that many swear by. “We try to maintain quality in every packet of any product we sell. The nuts and dry fruit business is rather dicey and quality depends largely on the agricultural harvests at one particular time. People say that only families that have been in the business, generation after generation, can really excel in this trade.” Well, people may just have been right on this count. Being the third generation of businessmen who made their fortunes in wholesale and retail of dried fruit and nuts, Sanklecha grew up learning the tricks of the trade from his grandfather and father who led traditional business set-ups - that ran as much on reputation as it did on astute business processes. In 1999, Sanklecha decided to take things a step ahead, and set up their first Nuts ‘n’ Spices store in Nungambakkam. Over the past decade, the brand has set up 13 more stores and has found its presence in Hyderabad too. Settled into an easy chair in his work station – a large Old Madras bungalow-turned-office – Sanklecha thinks back on his journey so far and is modest enough to admit that timing has been an essential ingredient in the success of his brand. He says, “Our timings was perfect. Just when we started,
everyone was beginning to get healthconscious, and wanted quality nuts and spices, and we provided them just that.” From low fat munchies and imported confectionary to traditional Indian spices and organic teas, his stores stock items that will catch the eye of the health conscious, and those looking for quality items to grace their spice jars and snack boxes in the kitchen. Briefing on their selling quotient, Sanklecha says, “Our brand is one that has been carefully created over the years by maintaining the quality of our products and is one that is visible even outside India; from day one we have always ensured we stock in-house made
snacks and cooking powders, stamped with our own brand – Nuts ‘n’ Spices - in our stores. That is what sets us apart, and will do so even if we ever share the market with international players.” Sanklecha also introduced the city to exotic teas, through Cup ‘n’ Saucer. A chic café that serves a wide variety of organic and herbal teas.
It also serves to market the teas available at Nuts ‘n’ Spices. “We wanted to allow people to taste these teas before buying them, and so Cup ‘n’ Saucer happened,” he explains. Having established themselves as a brand to reckon with, the next step for Nuts ‘n’ Spices is to make themselves more pan India, and open stores in all Indian metros. -
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Go Nuts Do you find that jar of nuts irresistible? Here are few reasons to go munching on the healthy highway! Almonds
Brazil Nuts
A handful of almonds are bound to give you almost 25 percent of your daily dose of magnesium, and it has as much as calcium as your cup of milk. It is also rich in potassium, manganese, copper, the antioxidants vitamin E and selenium.
These nuts are extremely nutrient-rich and contain protein, copper, niacin, magnesium, fiber, vitamin E and selenium.
Peanuts Peanuts are rich in antioxidants which protect cells from damage linked to heart disease and cancer. Peanuts also contain high levels of protein and monounsaturated fat.
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Walnuts Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, which have been found to protect the heart, promote better cognitive function, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and psoriasis.
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Designer Wear as you desire Wondering what to wear for your friend’s reception? Drop into Kiah’s and the designer Indian wear collection will put a halt to your search.
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The shelf behind the cash counter. (that’s where I picked up my kurta from)
If you are looking for kurtas, tunics, mix and match, salwars suits, Kiah’s is a place you can drop into. Their worked salwars with chamkis and embroidery are exquisite, which would fit in for evening outings. They also have kurtas for college wear which are simple and smart. You can mix and match these kurtas with their patialas or leggings. Apart from the readymade clothing, you will also find salwar materials here with block prints, worked ones, kalamkaris etc. Kiah’s has a tailoring unit which stiches these materials according to your requirements. Amrita, the shop incharge, is a fashion design student. Not only does she help around the customers in the shop, but also guides them with designs which will complement the designer material they buy. “ These materials need special designs which will enhance its beauty and make it look grand and beautiful. I give suggestions on the neck patterns, sleeves and anything that I believe would add on to the beauty of the dress.”
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With bright colour combinations, typically North Indian style is the USP here. “ People here in Chennai have started to prefer these styles. A while back this was not the case.” Amrita adds. Owned by Mr. Padam, Kiah’s was started six years back in Alwarpet, and the Nungambakkam branch was started earlier this year. College students and middle aged women form a major group of the clients. The sizes here range from S to XL, but even their S is a little big. Alterations are done here for free, so size does not matter in Kiah’s. And the different materials you find here are cotton, silk, silk mix, crepe and the like. The price ranges from Rs. 500 onward for kurtas and designer salwar suits can cost upto Rs. 4000. As I walk out with the smart cream kurta with an anarkali pattern work I bought, I make a mind check to drop in here before my cousin’s wedding. But even without the reason, the very collection here will make you buy.
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Don’t miss it!
ungambakkam is known for it’s quaint shops around the corners, Kiah’s is one such ethnic shop, destined especially for those looking for designer Indian wear. Kiah’s stocks clohes which are designed from their units in Jaipur and Kolkata.
The shelf on the right, a little inside before the trial room, if you are looking for a little simple ethnic salwar materials.
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For worked salwar suits, I don’t have to say, the hangers will attract you like magnets. - Nandhini Ramkumar
Mix it up! Mix n Match is the new mantra to keep people guessing your style. Here’s how to get the second look without loosening your purse strings. Colour Coded Never buy shades of the same colour, instead bring in the rainbow to your wardrobe. Get some yellows, violets and match them up with pinks and blues. It’s wise to get a black or white leggings to pair up with your bright coloured kurtis. Foot Fashion Instead of basic black, go for the sexy black boots or sleek red ones. Pair them up with the belt for a stronger impact. Neutral colours will do for any occasion. Black, white, brown, beige, and gray in the right shades will garner well for your wardrobe. Have some fun Bring a bang to an otherwise plain outfit with a vibrant coloured purse, or spice it up with a cool scarf. Add a funky belt to your attire and get noticed! Simply alternate the accessories you wear. If you are trying out the ethnic look one day, opt for the ‘black n white’ retro effect the next day. Go ahead and discover a new you with the same old wardrobe. Get creative, get going!
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HOME SERVICES 36, 7th Avenue, Besant Nagar. Ph 42077019
30th November 09
Odyssey
Books
Buy 1 Get 1 Free ( Conditions Apply)
Shivani, 46, ECR, Thiruvanmiyur, Ch 41. Ph - 24516577
Till Stock Ends
Engineering Books
10% to 25% Off.
Ph - 25395214
All 365 Days
College Books
10% off.
19, Duraisamy Road, T. Nagar, Ch - 17. Ph - 42127568
All 365 Days
Books
10% off. Except Children Books.
Ph - 24468659
All 365 Days
57B, Lilly Pond Shopping Complex, Central. Ph - 25393041
All 365 Days
Paramount Book Stall Ane Books Pvt. Ltd Words & Worth Book Store Reenuka Book Sellers
College Books
Upto 25% off. On selected variety only
American Book Centre
Old Books
25% off. All Old Books
Ph - 28520792
31st Jan 2010
Books
10% to 15% off.
810, Annasalai, Ch - 02. Ph 9841314247
All 365 Days
New Books / Varieties for Children Books
10% off.
42, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Ch - 18. Ph - 42123356
All 365 Days
Automobile & Inverters Batteries
2 Years warranty / Free checkup / Exchange offer
No.9, 6th Main road, Nanganallur, Ch - 61. 22244631 / 9884303347
All 365 Days
S & N Computers
Computers & Laptops
Buy Computer get UPS Free and Buy Laptop get Airtel Broadband free.
9840948788
30th November 2009
Axis Info Services
Laptops
Buy 1 Laptop & Get original antivirus, mouse, pendrive, headphone, mike free.
165/1, 4th Avenue, Anna Nagar. Ph 26285591 / 26284833
30th November 2009
Computers & Laptops
No Extra Taxes, Genuine Warranty, Lowest Price than others
Mount Road. Ph - 28589494
Till November 09
LCD TV
Get a DVD Player free in purchase of LCD TV / Exchange Offer
Mylapore. Ph - 43141100
Till Stock Ends
Rs. 400/- Off on MRP
32A, North Usman Road, T. Nagar, Ch 17. Ph - 28342908
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Harrisons Book Centre Sabari Book House
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No.42 C, Arcot Road, Virugambakkam,Chennai-92 (Regd.) (Estd. 1984)
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UNIVERSAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Books
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Brahmin/Non Veg Cooks House Maids Baby/Patient Caretakers Drivers
SAS Connections
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Mobile Phones
Travel Bag / Prepaid Sim Card / Pouch / Free Downloading
All Branches. Ph - 39144444
25th November 2009
The Mobile Store
Mobile Phones
55% Cash Back offer. (Conditions Apply)
Adyar, Velachery, T. Nagar, ECR. Ph 65567843, 64567855
Till Stock Ends
Orange Mobiles
Mobile Phones
Assured Gifts for Every Purchases
Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, Ch - 90. Ph - 9841523233
Till Pongal
Hello World
Mobile Phones
Get best price for mobiles & free gift for every purchases
Ph - 24425573
Till New Year
Planet M
Mobile Phones
2 years warranty / Free Loyalty Card / Exchange Offers / EMI Schemes
A-80, 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar. Ph 26269955 /26221177
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Wavetel
Furnitures
Upto 25%
Madipakkam, Alwarpet, Royapettah. Ph - 22422568
30th November 2009
Home Life Furniture
Furnitures
Upto 30% off.
Teynampet
30th November 2009
Lighting & Home Products
15% Discount
Teynampet - 24337959
30th November 2009
Duroflex Showroom
Mattresses
Get 2 Pillows and Bedspread Free
Teynampet - 24321587
30th November 2009
Welhome Furnishings
All Products
Upto 50% off.
Alwarpet. Ph - 42328875
30th November 2009
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RED SPOT Mega Mart
Men’s Apparels
Buy 2 Get 2 Free
ECR, Chennai. Ph -044- 24510720
9th November 2009
S.M.Silks
Silk Sarees
Upto 50% off. For Pure Silk Sarees
T.Nagar, Purasawalkam, Old Washermenpet.Ph-044-42121177.
30th November 2009
Sarees & Chudidars
Purchase of Sarees above Rs. 1000 & Get 10% Discount , 10% off. For Chudidars
Purasawakkam - 9840318236
Till November
Diamond & Jewels
Upto 15% off.
Phase II, Spencer Plaza - 28492211
20th November 09
Toys
Upto 30% Off
Shivani 40, ECR, Thiruvanmiyur, Ch - 41. Ph - 24516577
Till Stock Ends
Designer Sarees & Chudidars Lakshmi Dia Jewels Pvt. Ltd Odyssey
Any Reebok Products
Upto 50% off [Conditions Apply]
57, Ponniamman Koil Street, Saligramam. Ph - 23764612
31st December 2009
Rajhan Opticals The & Contact Lens
All Products
5 to 10% Discount
T. Nagar, Ashok Pillar, Nanganallur, Velachery. Ph - 24891521
Till New Year
Woodlands
Foot Wears
Upto 50% Off
Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. Ph - 42607032
Till New Year
Adyar Boots
Foot Wears
For Selected Items Upto 40% off
Adyar - 24418286
Till Stock Ends
Apparels
Upto 20% off.
No. 4/31, ECR, Palavakkam, Chennai-41. Ph - 24510518
Till 30th Nov 2009
Sun Glasses
Buy ‘Rayban’ Sunglass & Get Reebok bag worth Rs.400/- free
Adyar - 24468801
Till 30th Nov 2009
Apparels & Accessories
Purchase above Rs.7000/- Get ESpirit Towel set / Above Rs.12000/- Get ESpirit Watch free
Kadar Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Ch. Ph - 43084827
Till Stock ends
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Universal Employment Services
Brahmin Cooks, NV Cooks, Maid, Attender
For Employee Registration Free
42, 1st Floor, Arcot Road, Virugambakkam. Ph - 9840255259 / 42072559
Till New Year 31st December 2009
U. S. Pizza
Pizza
1 + 1 for Medium & large Pizza’s in Premium Range
400, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Ch - 18. Ph - 42371111
Pizza Corner
Pizza
Buy a Larger Pizza Get Calzone Free
Nandanam.Ph-044-42131333
30th November 09
Marry Brown
Food
Buy above Rs. 300/- & Get 2 Delmonte (Fresh Juice) Free
1A, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Ph - 43532252
15th November 2009
Great Wall Restaurant
Pizza
Only Pay Rs. 40/- for regular pizza (for Selected toppings only)
Pondy Bazaar. Ph - 24343772
All 365 Days
The French Loaf
Food
15% Discount for Citi Bank Card Holders
Ph - 044 - 43561333
All 365 Days
Coffee Powder
15% discount for billing above Rs.100 (+) 5% discount on Qwiky’s Coffee Powder
Plot No - 14, 1st Floor, Veejay Towers, 100ft bypass Rd, Velachery - 22591375
30th November 09
Rooms
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578, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Ch - 18. Ph - 42072266
All 365 Days
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Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Ph - 044 - 42030367
All 365 Days
Qwiky’s Coffee Inn Chennai Hotel Hotel Park View
Rooms
Hotel Shelter
All 365 Days
Education
Adyar - 9176761234
30th November 09
Sai Institute of Carving
Education
Free Training for vegetable carving
6/34, 1st Cross St, West CIT Nagar, Ch - 35. Ph - 9884614599
30th November 09
CYS Multimedia
Education
50% off. For 1 Year Course
G-6, Grdflr, City Centre, Purasawakkam High Rd, Kilpauk-9500088544
31st December 2009
Education
20% Off. In Fees
Alwarthirunagar Annexe. Ph 9444207508
Till November 2009
Fitness Equipments
Upto 25% off.
17A, Arcot road, Doshi Garden, Vadapalani. Mob: 9840152458
Till November 2009
Health Clinic
10% off. If you are referred by patients
Ashok Nagar. Ph - 42318402
All 365 Days
Beauty Package
50% off.
Ayyanavaram, Ch - 23. Ph 9884953870
14th January 2010
Foot Fetish
White Segarate Facial, Hair spa, Bleaching, Pedicure
Pay only Rs. 1999/- instead of Rs. 2450/-
Anna Nagar - 26191919
30th November 09
Beauty Touch Parlour
Pedicure / Manicure / Sha Facial
Vaxing Free with Pedicure & Manicure / Bleach free with Sha Facial
89/399, 1st Main Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. Ph - 42334547 / 9940574413
Till November 2009
Pearls Beauty Saloon
Make - Up
Free Trial Make Up for every bridal booking
Valasarawakkam. Mob - 9500076778 / 9382182360
Till New Year
Rooms & Foods
10% off.
Purasawakkam - 26412222
All 365 Days
Corporate Discount 25%
850, Poonamallee High Rd, Ch - 10. Ph - 26413334
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30th November 2009
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Mission Possible! Are you someone who gets a heart attack everytime your maid takes a holiday? Well, we have some good news. Check out these cool robots that can change your life, literally. iRobot Roomba A robot to vacuum your floors? We are not kidding. Our robot Roomba does just that. In fact, over three million robots have already been put to work in homes to help keep floors clean. Why is it cuter than Wall-E?
- Cleans under and around furniture, using its light-touch bumper to gently touch and move around the obstacle. - Automatically avoids stairs and drop-offs. - Self-adjusts from carpets to hard floors and back again. - It’s priced at a modest 130$ to 550$ (approx. Rs. 6500 to 27500)! We are waiting to get our hands on it.
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Robots to your Rescue
iRobot Scooba Now Roomba gets a little competitor, we are talking Scooba here. A little robot that preps, washes, scrubs and squeegees your sealed hardwood, tile and linoleum floors to remove up to 98% of common household bacteria. How Does the Scooba magic work?
With a traditional mop and bucket, each dip of the mop ends up splashing dirty water back onto the floor. Not with Scooba! Scooba uses only clean solutions – either tap water or water and vinegar - to wash your floors. This award-winning robot navigates your sealed hardwood, tile and linoleum floors, using a four-step cleaning system. It’s amazing to watch! Scooba’s cleaning pattern covers each area at least four times! Forget the mops, this little wonder is priced at 300$ to 500$ (approx. Rs. 15000 to 25000)
iRobot Dirt Dog Dirt is history with this Dirt Dog. Be it your garage, workshop, basement or patio, this tough robot gets down to do your dirty work. Our little fellow jumps into action, sweeping up leaves, woodchips, nuts, bolts and dirt. This pet dares the messiest of them all:
- Cleans under workbenches, cars, and other hard-to-reach places while avoiding stairs and drop-offs. - High-speed counter-rotating brushes are specially designed for rough surfaces. - High-capacity sweeper bin holds an amazing amount of debris - just slide it out to empty. It is priced at 130$ to 190$ (approx.Rs. 6500 to 9500 ).
iRobot Verro
No wonder, dogs are man’s best friends.
Swimming means fun time! Not necessarily, if you have got to clean the pool as well. Now spend less time skimming and scrubbing with the Verro Pool Cleaning Robot. Verro requires no installation, no hoses, no booster pumps - lets splash up some fun! Why your pool would love Verro?
- Self-contained vacuum, pump and filter system removes hair, sand, silt, pollen, algae and bacteria (as small as two microns) as it deep cleans surfaces and pool water. - Improves pool water chemical mix and temperature circulation and reduces the run-time of your pool’s filtration system. - Does not require the removal and dumping of pool water and chemicals into the environment. It is priced at 400$ to 1000$ (approx.Rs. 20000 to 1 Lakh)
iRobot in INDIA? Psst Psst.. We heard that iRobot is coming to India soon. All ye housekeepers, it’s time to rejoice! These robots don’t watch Tv, they don’t demand diwali bonus and best of all, they don’t disappear when you need them the most. ..............................................................................................
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(Mar 21 – April 20) Stylishly Simple
This zodiac sign loves large and airy home colours, be it the walls or the furniture. noted that they like to rearrange furn suit their mood swings. An Arien malist. The living space might floor and abstract paintings pull it off in style. And y the hottest gadgets in first sign of the zo their exterior in Ariens are N
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This earth sign is about creating a harmonious home. Every furniture and fixture in a Taurean’s house is well thought of. There will be an extensive usage of wood and the colours green, blue and yellow. The family is their top priority and hence you will often find the televi sion in a common space. Generally, oversized furniture will find its way to their home. And thei fabrics, it’s got to be satin and silk all the way. The bulls don’t settle for anything less when it comes to their home. Gift Ideas: - Food hampers (or) Bed So, Read on...
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People are different no doubt and it’s even more evident when you compare and contrast living spaces. The colour of the walls, window grills, furniture, fittings and even the art that adorn the walls is different and more importantly, it is influenced by their sun signs. Carefully re-examine the homes of your friends and family belonging to different zodiac signs. Their home décor will be distinct and will harmonise with their astrological nature.
Note: Though sun signs might give you a fair idea of how a person might feather his nest, it need not necessarily be true always. So, if you need to impress the person you are gifting, it is better to know them as an individual rather than trusting the stars (completely) to work for you.
With several house-warming invitations scheduled over the next three months, we’ve got a list of ideal house-warming gifts that promise to add that extra zing in tune to the zodiac.
Fresh roses will do for the Taurean, but for Librans make sure your house-warming gift is of the finest quality; and if it’s for the ‘always clean’ Piscean, home accessories are a sure winner! Yes, just like personality traits, home style and decor are also ruled by the stars.
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Gemini
(May 21 – Jun 21) Variety is the spice of life. The twins love to party yet they need their own reading nook. In a Gemini’s house you are most likely to find furniture placed towards the wall with enough walking space in the room. The furniture is usually low; never blocking the view of person opposite you and the wall, upholstery and furnishing are found in lighter shades. Change is the only thing constant in a Gemini’s world, so they are inclined towards cheap throwaway furniture which they can alter or remove according to their whims and fancies. Gift Ideas: - Books and bookends (or) Handicrafts (or) Mirrors
Cancer
(Jun 22 – Jul 22) Home, sweet home
Nobody loves their home more than a Cancerian. Their house is usually ver cosy and has lots of options to store the kick-knack and other collectibles. Coated with warm colours, the décor and furniture exuberate a classic charm in this household. They honour tradition and you’ll find that every corner of their space has a story to tell and a memory to behold. Gift Ideas: - Cookbooks and kitchen equipment (or) Hand-made gifts (or) Antiques
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Pisces (Feb 19– Mar 20)
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 17)
At home with nature
Original is my style A Piscean’s home is clean and often the walls An Aquarian would want his/her home to be ‘one-of-aare coated in cooler shades. Light, fresh kind’. While arranging furniture, they keep it close and breezy is their style. The Piscean es with bold bright enough to have proper conversations yet far enough creates cozy spaces and adds many extra It’s also to be to maintain their space. An Aquarian’s house will be furnishing like rugs, cushions, beautiful Capricorn niture quite often to extremely ‘modern’. They prefer a lot of glass and furniture and elegant curtains. A Pisn is the typical mini(Dec 2 – Jan 19) plastic and it is often possible to find multi-funccean would love to live in a typical t just have a rug on the tional or creative furniture. They would rather sea cottage styled apartment. A s on the wall, yet they have a few large dramatic accessories than I am here to be envied! touch of green could add on to yes, they love to flaunt loading lots of small insignificant pieces. Quality is their motto and the Capricorn will be willing to pay the aqua magic. n their space. Being the Their accessories are intended to make a the price. In their home, you will find furniture that is functional odiac, they tend to deck up Gift Ideas: - Large leafy statement, just like them! and of good quality, and colours that are natural and calm. They are n a grand manner. After all, plants (or) Scented Gift Ideas - Home mini-water founperennially in love with the old-world charm. They see their home as a Numero Uno. candles (or) Lily status symbol. So when you gift them something, make sure you live up tains (or) Innovative multi-functo their expectations. tional furniture (or)
Ideas: – Paintings (or) Elec-
Orchids
tronic gadgets (or)
Gift Ideas: - Antique artifacts (or) Clocks and other user-friendly household
Pottery
goods (or) Wooden carved boxes
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Sagittarius
(Nov 22 – Dec 21) The world is my home
Here’s a sign that likes to combine fashion, style and décor. Being natural globe-trotters, they’ll have a treasure trove at home, which need not necessarily be neat. They also unconsciously keep changing their décor and go towards bigger and better things. Gift Ideas: - Stylish home decor (or) Cushions (or) Pink flowers
Scorpio
(Oct 23 – Nov 21) Mystery is my middle name Scorps are very very unique. Even the art you find in their home will have rather unusual geometric patterns and the furniture too lives up to this character. You might find leather ruling their home space. When it comes to colours, they like bold and dark hues. Furnitures with hidden chambers appeal to the mysterious Scorpion.
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Leo
Virgo
(Jul 23 – Aug 22)
( Aug 23 – Sep 22)
ines & gift hampers (or)
golds
( Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Sense n Sensibility
nk Big!
yet stylish is what the Leo’s home ensive interiors, grand furniture, nd other fittings that make a space xtraordinary is what one will find to come home to a palace!
Libra
Practicality is the quality that define a Virgo’s home. They like easy maintenance and DIY fixtures. They would be happy in a natural environment where stone and soil matter as much as timber and fabric. They prefer to go for the ‘no-frills’ look.
Pretty N perfect
Gift Ideas: – Dark and dramatic tapestry (or) Books (or) All dark red flowers
A libran’s house is usually very aesthetic and you will find quality furniture and fixtures. They do have a fondness for antique things but there are many librans who also like modern fixtures. They can be unpredictable in taste but trust them to balance beauty and purpose. Gift Ideas: – Gift vouchers (or) Antique home accessories (or) Large opulent roses
Gift Ideas: – A travel book (or) A garden or patio accessory (or) Small, brightly coloured flowers
- Jayanthi Somasundaram
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ON SALE EXPRESS | NOV 20 - NOV 26, 2009
Be it fighting germs or making a style statement, Chennai has always got the right answer for you. Here are some new products, hot off the shelf.
Wash away your fears Dermicool Skin Defence Instant Hand sanitizer - a waterless product comes to the aid of health conscious Chennaiites. Are you worrying about the germs that accumulate on your hands? Be it from direct contact with people, or from public places like bathroom doors, taps which leads to cold, flu and several infections , here is a natural health product that is truly unique in the world of disinfectants. Paras Pharmaceuticals, a leading FMCG player forays into hand sanitizer segment. Dermicool Skin Defence Instant Hand Santizer, is here to fight out those pesky pack of germs. Dermicool Skin Defence Instant Hand Santizer is available in 50ml bottle, and is priced at Rs 50 .
No-Entry for the boisterous Mosquito There are mosquito repellents aplenty in the market. But the biggest constraint in using mosquito repellent creams is the fear of its harmful effects on skin. The innovative technology of ‘GoodKnight Naturals’, a powerful combination of active and exotic natural ingredients is here to protect your skin. This revolutionary product is enriched with the goodness of Tulsi - offering natural repellent properties, Lavender for a soothing aroma and milk proteins to moisturise the skin making it feel soft and supple. The product now available across the country, comes in two sizes, 50 gm priced at Rs. 36 and 125 gm priced at Rs. 75.
Wear it on your Tee! Are you a Zoozoo fan? Now, get ready to flaunt your favourite Zoozoos on a t-shirt. Just walk into the nearest Shoppers Stop store or log into their website for exclusive Zoozoo merchandise. Come, fall in love with their cute charm all over again.
Cares like Oil, Cleanses like Shampoo…
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Remember the time when you had an oil bath? Longing for those good old days, here’s to a smoother, stronger, shinier, healthier hair - New Garnier Fructis Shampoo + Oil 2 in 1. Garnier Fructis Shampoo + Oil 2 in 1 boasts of advanced technology that combines the goodness of oil that enriches your hair and yet gives your hair the glossy look with its shampoo. This revolutionary product, in an all new transparent dark green bottle, is available in sachets too. Garnier Fructis Shampoo + Oil 2 in 1 is priced at Rs.117/- [200 ml], Rs.64/- [100 ml] and & Rs.3/- [7.5ml] respectively.
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just in
f a s h i o n . s t y l e . i c o n
Add spice to your life! Spice Mobiles, innovators of the Dual-Sim technology and category leader in India have launched their first flexi dual handset, Spice D-6666. One of the most exciting and awaited launches of 2009, Spice D-6666 offers the flexibility to choose between GSM+CDMA mode and GSM+ GSM mode in a single phone like never before. Users can now switch their connections simply and decide if they would like to pair two GSM connections or GSM and CDMA connections via this path breaking technology from Spice Mobiles that operates both the connections effortlessly without revealing the technology intricacies.
ON SALE EXPRESS | NOV 20 - NOV 26, 2009
Turkey - The King of Good Times Of all those sumptuous meals that you’ve had and numerous toasts that you’ve made, it’s time to share your happiness by thanking the harvests!
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f you’re a zealous fan of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S series, you wouldn’t fail to break out into peals of laughter at the umpteen thanksgiving episodes. Each bound with the perfect blend of humour and factual information about the history of thanksgiving. Yet, it would be delightful to do justice to the festival if only we gathered its history for starters and later moved on to indulge in the sumptuous turkey treats! Known to be a harvest festival, it is celebrated mainly in the USA and Canada, on the second Monday of October and the fourth Thursday of November respectively. Though in today’s world it is taken as a secular holiday, there is an interesting tale about it . Of pumpkins and popcorns… It is believed that during the year 1620, more than a hundred pilgrims from England sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the ‘New World’, which now, is Massachusetts. Having arrived during the winter season, hardly could they harvest any crops, which led to the death of more than half of them who travelled so far. This is where the Native Americans came to the rescue! Having taught the newcom-
ers how to cultivate crops like maize and corn and venture into a fishing expedition, they were worshipped and praised for their kindness. While, at a later period the soil also bore other crops like barley, pumpkins and beans. Isn’t this reason enough for a toast and celebrations? Well, they thought so too! But, with a few exceptions. For, instead of turkeys, any kind of fowl would do, pumpkin was boiled rather than baked and cranberries didn’t make its appearance at the dinner plates as even the Natives were unaware of its existence. After a lot of contemplation , the US Congress ruled that the 4th Thursday of November would be the celebration of Thanksgiving.The very word sure does convey it all. A festival of tradition and sharing, where family and friends alike come together to thank the Almighty for the good food they are able to cherish now. While the turkey, corn, cranberry sauce and jelly are symbols of the first Thanksgiving, they are now represented in the form of greeting cards and decorations too. Now, that’s what we would call an all in all food festival!
year 1621, some of the pilgrims shifted to Canada by the 1750s’ to continue the tradition at a placed called Nova Scotia. Having spread far and wide, it was decided at a later period by the Canadian government that the Thanksgiving festival would be celebrated on the 2nd Monday of October. Turtle tales… I’m sure you’ve heard about the holiday Armadillo, the proud native of North America. With its bone plated shell and a head 1/4th of its body size, it sure does gather a lot of attention especially on the day of thanksgiving. Let’s say, it’s a one on one against the Turkey and the Armadillo! More than just
being a tasty meat for us, it is known to hold a lot of medicinal properties and reflect positive qualities like empathy and personal protection.To end with a happy note, let’s cook up a delicious turkey dish and raise a toast for the joyous occasion! -
Madhumita Prabhakar
Moreover, as the Americans celebrated their first harvest festival during the
Smokin’ Scovilles Turkey Chilli Ingredients: Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Ground cumin – 1 tbsp
Onion – One (Chopped)
Dried Oregano – 2 tbsp
Clove garlics – 5 (Minced) Green bell peppers – 2 ( Seeded and chopped)
Ground black pepper – 1 tbsp Instant hot chocolate mix – 1 Ounce Seasoned salt – 2 tbsp
Habanero pepper – 1 (Seeded and chopped) Lean, ground turkey – 2 pounds
Liquid smoke flavouring – 1 tbsp Diced tomatoes – 14.5 Ounce Tomato sauce – 8 ounce Kidney beans – 15 Ounce ( Strained and dried)
Chilli powder – 2 tbsp
Beer – ½ cup
Red pepper flakes – 2 tbsp
Whole kernel corn – ½ cup
Paprika – 1 tbsp
Hot pepper sauce – 1 tbsp
How to prepare: Heat the olive oil in a wide pan at medium heat. Add onions, garlic, green peppers and habanero pepper and saute till the onions are partially fried. Set aside Crumble in the ground turkey. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Keep stirring till the meat is fully cooked. Add the onion fried mixture to it. Make sure the garlic doesn’t burn. CMYK
Garnish with chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, oregano, pepper, hot cocoa mix and seasoned salt. Stir it in liquid smoke, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce and kidney beans. Add some beer to it. Partially cover the pan, and simmer over medium heat for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Common Adulterants in Food G
k n o w . s p e a k . a c t
ood quality food is the basic requirement of every human being. In our country the food supply system is so vast that it involves middlemen at different stages and is exposed to fraudulent practices Adulteration of food / foodgrains is done mostly for gain and sometimes due to carelessness during processing, storing, transportation and marketing phases. Some of the common adulterated foods are milk and milk products, wheat, edible oils, cereals, condiments (whole and ground), pulses, coffee, tea, confectionery, baking powder, nonalcoholic beverages, vinegar, Chickpea flour and curry powder. According to the Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA), Act 1954, the main criteria for food to be deemed adulterated are: If the product is not of the quality demanded by the purchaser; contains substances that affect its quality; and contains any poisonous or other ingredient that is injurious to health. If we start listing the number of adulterated products in circulation and the variety of adulterants used, it will be frightening indeed. For instance, a 16-town study in Tamil Nadu conducted by Centre for Consumer Education, Research, Teaching, Training and Testing (CONCERT), Chennai, shows that tea, clarified butter, honey and pulses are the most commonly adulterated items. The others include coffee powder, mustard, cooking oil, milk, sweets and soft drinks. Some common adulterants that are not easily visible include chalk powder in sugar and salt , starch in milk , papaya or andi mandarai seeds in pepper , saw dust in tea , vanaspathi in ghee and colouring agents in sweets. It has been found that when commodities are in demand or become scarce, fraudulent practices are resorted to by unscrupulous traders.. To detect common adulterants in foodgrains , the Annam test kit launched by CONCERT , with the support of Bureau of Indian Standards , will be very useful . It comes with 12 chemicals, 10 filter papers, two test tubes, red litmus papers, a magnifying glass, a pair of gloves, and a glass dropper. A booklet lists the procedure to test over 25 food items, including rice, wheat, milk, ice cream, juice, sweets, oil, jaggery, tea,
chilli powder, salt, honey and asafoetida. The kit costs Rs. 500 (excluding 4 % VAT and packing charges ), and can be obtained from CONCERT (Ph: 044-24494576 ). Now a look at the common adulterants :
CUMIN SEEDS (Grass seeds)
- Argemone seeds (poppy ) in Mustard seeds
Rub the cumin seeds on your palm . If palm turns black adulteration is indicated.
- Argemone oil in edible oils and fats
SUGAR (Chalk powder )
- Artificially coloured foreign seeds as a substitute for cumin seeds.
Put a spoonful of sugar in a glass of water..while sugar will dissolve, the chalk powder will not..
- Poppy seeds and andi mandarai seed in black pepper - Sand, marble chips, stones, filth in foodgrains, pulses etc - Lathyrus sativus in Khesari dal alone or mixed in other pulses. - Foreign leaves or used tea leaves, saw dust in Tea. - Of course, we know about water and milk. Chemical contaminants:
TURMERIC POWDER (Colouring agent)
Castor oil)
VEGETABLE OIL (
Take 1 ml. of oil in a clean dry test tube. Add 10 ml. of acidified petroleum ether. Shake vigorously for 2 minutes. Add 1 drop of Ammonium Molybdate reagent. The formation of turbidity indicates presence of Castor oil in the sample. HONEY (Sugar , glucose or jaggery):
- Lead chromate in Turmeric whole and powdered, mixed spices
Add resorcinol and Hcl to a sample of honey. Appearance of cherry red colour indicates presence of sugar/jaggery.
- Methanol in alcoholic liquors
PULSES (Kesari dal)
- Mineral oil (white oil, petroleum fractions) in Edible oils and fats,
- Cadmium in fruit juices, soft drinks, etc.
A few items are listed below:
Add 50 ml. Of dil.HCl to a small quantity of dal and keep on simmering water for about 15 minutes. The pink colour, if developed indicates the presence of Kesari dal.. You can also use a magnifying glass to find out Kesari dal which has a wedge shape.
MILK (Water)
CHILLY POWDER (Brick powder)
Put a drop of milk on a smooth surface. The drop either stands still or flows slowly leaving a white trail behind it. If milk is adulterated with water it will flow immediately without leaving a mark.
Pour the sample in a beaker containing water/ carbon tetracholoride . Brick powder will settle at the bottom.
- Brick powder in chilly powder…etc. HOW TO DETECT : (The adulterant is given within brackets).
Shake a little turmeric powder (suspended in water) with solution of rectified spirit.. The solution turns yellow immediately if it has dye. TEA (Used leave or dal husk) Take a filter paper and spread a few tea leaves. Sprinkle water to wet the filter paper. If coal tar colour is present it would immediately stain the filter paper. Wash the filter paper under tap water and observe the stains against light. To examine if your tea dust has iron filings, move a magnet through the sample. If it does, then the dust will stick to the magnet. The testing kit should be kept beyond the reach of children as it contains harmful chemicals. Use gloves while performing the tests. Food adulteration is a punishable offence under the provisions of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 and the Rules made there under. Consumer awareness of quality of food and alertness in detecting common types of food adulteration can thus help in arresting this menace It is always advisable to buy food or foodgrains available at hygienic places. Consumption of cut fruits/vegetables/ readymade dosa dough etc being sold in unhygienic conditions should be avoided. Better buy certified food from reputed shops only. -Correspondent
Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food in the U.S. because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores. CMYK
UMBRELLA BUGGY
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Maclaren USA has announced on November 9 that it is voluntarily employing corrective measures by providing consumers and retailers with a kit to cover the elbow joint on Maclaren umbrella buggy’s side hinge mechanism which should be kept out of the reach of children when the operator is opening or closing the umbrella buggy. In America, ‘recall’ can be used to mean most types of corrective action, not just pulling items off shelves.
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BABY FOOD
ON SALE EXPRESS | NOV 20 - NOV 26, 2009
Almighty E
ver since their entry into the Indian automobile industry, Chevrolet has banked a fair place in the hearts of people, consumers and retailers alike. The brand has the right support in the form of quality, value for money, service and maintenance. From small to big, from Splash to Captiva, every segment has got a best selling Chevy in it. So after the sales of Chevrolet Optra began to dip, it is no surprise that there will be a replacement to boost the sales. But still Chevy managed a surprise for us. Enter Chevrolet Cruze.
The twin cock-pit design looks rich and sporty, inspired from the classy Chevy Corvette. The instrument cluster looks futuristic with cool blue illumination. There is a digital board displaying information like odometer, average fuel, fuel consumption, average speed etc. Center panel is lined with neatly aligned controls for all
Safety features are of international standard with a 5-star rating from Australian
ment Program. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution system) ensure that you are not skidded off the road during sudden braking. There is also an exit just behind rear seat leading to the boot. Other features that the Chevy Cruze boasts of are the automatic climate control system that maintains preset temperatures, automatic rain sensing wipers, odour filtration system, sensors in the rear during reverse driving, cruise control, integrated audio system to name a few. Steering mounted controls allows undisturbed driving. And of course, the Cruze has got its share of storage compartments. With fuel consumption at 14 km/liter in cities and 18 km/liter in highways, Cruze surely passes in fuel efficiency. The Cruze is available in six attractive colors: Velvet Red, Atlantis Blue, Light Gold, Olympic White, Misty Lake and Caviar Black. Priced around Rs.10.5 lakh for LT and Rs.12 lakh for LTZ, Chevy Cruze will
surely give the Civics, Corollas and Jettas a hard run. With measurements exceeding other cars in the same segment, and features packed competitively, GM has proved why it is the world leader. A winner at hand? Looks like it. Cruze around.
- Balasubramaniam N
Contact: Sundaram Motors, 180, Anna Salai, Chennai. 044-28592517/4929/4726
No Honking!
Unbelievable but true, the Indian Road Regulations do have a ‘Horns Prohibited’ sign. Drivers are expected not to horn in that particular zone. The rules also mention that drivers should not fit or use any multi-toned horn giving a harsh shrill, loud or alarming noise. Now that you know it, so why not follow it?
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Road Rules
With diesel cars being preferred over the petrol ones, Chevrolet has given only the diesel variant in India. Coming in two versions, the basic LT and the luxurious LTZ, both are fitted with 2.0 liter VCDi engines (variable geometry turbo common rail direct injection), making it powerful in its class. With a power of 150PS and 327Nm of torque, Cruze is sure to pounce, leaving others far behind. While the engine is assisted by the ‘Common Rail Multiple Fuel Injection’ system that improves fuel economy and reducing emission, the vibration and noise reduction is taken care by ‘Exhaust Gas Recirculation’ system. Road grip is managed by 16” alloy wheels that gives you great confidence in corners. Front and rear ventilated disc brakes provide ample stopping power. Supported by McPherson strut with linear cylindrical coil spring in the front and non-linear compound crank type in the back, the suspension is smooth and suave. The 5-speed manual transmission feels pleasant and doesn’t hatch any problems.
New Car Assess-
first gear
The muscular look of the Cruze definitely grabs the eyes right away. Front end of the car is ruled by a mighty looking grille cornered with sleek dual bezel headlamps giving the Cruze a meaner portrayal. The hood of the car is blended well with the grille and the headlamps, and the corners are designed to complete the muscled exteriors. Adding colour to the rear is dual split-design tail lamps flanked by the indicators below them. While the exteriors are all-muscle, the interiors are dynamic. The comfort level is evident as soon as you get seated. Ample headroom and legroom makes the drive enjoyable. Drive view is great and content. The height-adjustable seats are comfortable, with leather upholstery adding to the style. Five grown-ups can easily fit in the car without any hassles.
the functions. Steering wheel looks sporty without blocking the instrument cluster. The steering wheel can be adjusted to get that perfect driving position. The build quality and the quality of the materials used are top notch. The keyless ignition is becoming a feature that is a must for cars in the recent times. With ignition at a touch of a switch, things are getting easy.
No.24, Arcot Road,Porur,Chennai-116.(Near Venkateswara Mahal) Ph:2476 4915,4315 3326. Mob:98411 91326
Follow Traffic Rules
Wear your Seat Belts
Have a Safe Drive
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ON SALE EXPRESS | NOV 20 - NOV 26, 2009
Nature Loading ..... Caught in the concrete jungle? Here’s a chance to get close to Mother Nature. Log in for an unforgettable journey. rul Sekar and Sridhar Laxman. One, a mountaineering enthusiast and the other, an IIM graduate with a wide knowledge of Indian rural scenario. Together, they created an innovative concept called ‘Ecologin - your gateway to getaways’. And they like to be called ‘experience’ promoters, not destination promoters - a claim that set us off on what promised to be an enlightening discussion on travel and rural development.
cial returns through their initiative. Their aim is to ensure that the enthusiasts who approach them go back feeling that they have done something very
has more than 50% of the proceeds going to the indigenous people of the destination for their care and hospitality that includes accommodation, food, guided tour and much more. The money that we pay enables them to feed a few more mouths and perhaps, also sow a few more seeds. Bullock-cart festivals, market fairs, cattle fair and so many more alluring rural extravaganzas form the perfect excuse to relish the folklore of the unknown and unseen people, who are just a few hundred kilometres away from the menacing metros.
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What do they do? In brief, what they do is new, simple and fun: organise trips to virgin exotic locales in the rural areas around Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy and Madurai where the food and accommodation is provided by the locals there, for whom the humble fee we pay creates a promising lifestyle. Adding value to each other, in terms of healthy food and homely accommodation by the villagers and money and recognition by the travellers, this is an ideal way to rural and experience enhancement. Why do they do this?
How do they do this? All you need to do is decide on a theme from a range of options that include Adventure, Rural, Nature, Culture and Heritage. For a nominal (and flat) fee of Rs.2500 per person (an extra thousand if extensive local transportation is involved) what you get is a fun-filled, never-before-experi-
I want to know more! Registered a year ago as Ecologin Tours and Travels Ltd., this two-year-old firm
On my way back after the interview in the IIT campus where Arul is pursuing his MS in entrepreneurship, I wonder what it takes for some to realise and the others to ignore the world around us that it screaming for our attention. Convinced that one trip with them will provide an all-new perspective to life, I visualise myself on a weekend respite in the surrounding hills of Malgudi… - Shruthi K M
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Both being travel enthusiasts, doing something together was a dream for long. They decided to fuse their individual expertise on adventure travel and rural knowledge to add goodness to the society. And today, they are commendable contributors facilitating so-
qualitative, while the rural folks benefit out of it.
enced weekend of fun. From a Friday evening to Monday morning, the unlimited exposure creates a new vista of wisdom and emotions. No matter what you choose, you are guaranteed 100% enjoyment, and there are about 700 people to vouch for it so far!
Unexplored tribal hamlets, heritage homes and small estates form the categories of their destinations. And I was almost not at all surprised when I could not fish out the list of places that they usually schedule. Protecting these places from exploitation is also one of their core responsibilities. Several groups of individuals, corporates and students have sought the merit of their adventure and team-building itineraries.
For further details, log in to www.ecologin.in
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ON SALE EXPRESS | NOV 20 - NOV 26, 2009
Play it cool with
your Sneakers!
his is truly weird! The next time while jogging, if you need to bend down and tie your show lace, you can also change the CD! Yeah you heard it right. There is a stereo speaker and CD tray at the tail end of your shoe. All you have to do is keep walking while the music plays on! The shoe is still at the concept level and it will take a while to hit the market. While it does, we are sure it will storm its way to your heart (rather your feet)!
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Mailing Address: - 3B, Nahar Garden Apts., Kannappa Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 41. Contact: 044 - 43590099
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Definitely, l i g h t . c a m e r a . a c t i o n
not The End! F
or all those people who are wondering what this commotion about 2012 is all about, here’s the crust of it.
San Francisco. Our hero Jackson rents a private plane to rescue his family. In fact, they manage to escape disaster even as Los Angeles collapses into the Pacific Ocean!
American geologist Adrian Helmsley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) comes to India(yeah, right!) to meet his friend Satnam, who has discovered that a massive solar flare is causing the temperature of the Earth’s core to increase rapidly. Adrian informs the US President Thomas Wilson that this will bring about the end of the world. At the G8 summit in 2010, other world leaders are made aware of the situation. What ensues is a secret mission to ensure another Noahic expedition, but only a lucky few are destined to make it to the arcs!
As millions begin dying worldwide, they fly to Yellowstone to retrieve Charlie’s map. Realising the arks are in China, the group soon reaches Las Vegas, where they meet Yuri and his lot. Also bound for the arks on board Air Force One are Anheuser, Adrian, and First Daughter Laura Wilson. The brave President Wilson chooses to face the tsunami instead. Many more disasters later (including magnanimous earthquakes, fire and tidal waves), the heroes and the heroines survive the last day (it’s not the last day, after all!). Even as the flood recedes, they show you the more human angle – Jackson reconciles with his family and Adrian is in love with Laura and Africa survives it all!
Come 2012, John Cusack appears as Jackson, a failed sci-fi-novelist-turned limo driver who heads to Yellowstone National Park for a vacation with the kids. It results in an encounter with Charlie Frost, a conspiracy theorist who believes that the world would come to an end in 2012 (It’s the Mayan’s theory, of Course!), and he also claims knowledge of the secret arc project. Even as the family returns home, cracks develop along the California coast and earthquakes occur in
Roland Emmerich’s earlier disaster encounter ‘Independence Day’ had the charms of Will Smith and Jeff to save the box office. But for this one, let’s hope the highly rated CG does the magic. For all we know, Roland may be laughing his way to the bank even as we, the people await the end of the earth.
Film : 2012 Starring : John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt Director : Roland Emmerich
The Twelve Debacles 12 Disaster flicks that caused a storm in the big screen - Independence Day (Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum) - Armageddon (Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck) - Deep Impact (Robert Duvall, Tea Leoni) - The Day After Tomorrow (Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal) - The Core (Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart) - The Day the Earth Stood Still (Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly) - Meteor (Sean Connery, Natalie Wood) - No Escape (Corbin Bernsen, Julianne Philips) - Dante’s Peak (Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton) - Volcano (Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche) - Final Days of Planet Earth (Daryl Hannah, Campbell Scott) - Meteor (Sean Connery, Natalie Wood)
- Catherine Gilon
POPCORN Juicy gossips heard at the interval... A college hero to his gang: Now, I know, why the trailer said, ‘We were warned!’ One geeky guy to his friend: So, what’s the story?
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One auntiji complaining to her kin: I wish the world ends soon. A school kid to his brother: Oh, what a disaster!
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