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Gifting good times
The next time you are invited to a function, think out-of-the-box and brighten the lives of the underprivileged, writes SUBHA J RAO
Arts And Entertainment

Soul speak
Manisha Raju's canvases encourage you to introspect
Cinema

Mixed bag
For Tollywood, 2006 was a mixed year with nearly 100 releases. The biggest hit was "Pokiri" which made young hero Mahesh Babu the numero uno star. The other super hits of the year were "Lakshmi", "Bommarillu", "Sri Ramadasu" and "Devadasu". The ...


Small budgets
In Kannada, nearly 70 films (20 remakes!) were released with a marginal success of 25 per cent. Small budget films such as "My Autograph", "Jothe Jotheyalli", "Sevanthi Sevanthi", "Chellata", "Ajay", "Thavarina Siri", "Honeymoon Express", ...
Superstars dominate
Nothing much seemed to have changed in the Malayalam film industry, as superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal continued to dominate the scenario. Together, they did 13 out of 60 releases! However, the biggest hit of the year was the Lal Jose-directed ...
Boom time
It was a great year for Bollywood as directors were able to give audiences something fresh and the multiplex boom in the cities saw educated audiences return to theatres. The multiplex boom also helped offbeat movies such as "Dor" and "Khosla Ka ...
Music

The mystery behind the melody
Yesteryear Hindi film music composer O.P. Nayyar on Asha Bhonsle, Lata Mangeshkar and why he's turned his back on music
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Cricketing action
`Panorama' is a visual compilation of Indian cricket history
Travel

MY KIND OF PLACE
I like different destinations for different reasons. When I'm looking for hi-voltage excitement, it is New York or Hong Kong. For a more relaxed and safe family holiday, it is Singapore. Luxury outing Recently I went for a luxury ...
A trip back in time
The Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry is a unique symbol of religious and cultural harmony
SANCTUARY SPOTLIGHT
Kanger National Park
The Kanger National Park, a biosphere reserve, derives its name from the Kanger river that flows through it. The area was declared a National Park in 1982. Apart from the flora and fauna, the stalactite and stalagmite caves of Kutamsar, ...
ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
The magical misty trek
For an invigorating trek though mist-filled forests, says SOMA BASU

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