Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Saturday, February 09, 2008
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Online edition of India's National Newspaper Saturday, February 09, 2008 |
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Metro Plus Madurai Published on Saturdays |
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Waiting for Kamal Haasan
VOICE YOUR VIEWS: FIRST OF 'THAI' AS TAMIL NEW YEAR'S DAY What is the gain? More letters on the same topic will be published next week. 
ReasonableIt is a great pleasure to celebrate the first of Thai as Tamil New Year Day. Farmers are the backbone of our country. Indeed, they should be respected and their feelings given more importance. So this change is quite reasonable and acceptable. ... 
ControversialThe decision to change the date of commencement of Tamil New Year from Chithirai first to Thai first appears to be controversial though it is claimed that it has consensus among almost all Tamil scholars. The group which does not agree with ... 
Historical changeWe should know that only change is permanent in this world. Change of Tamil New Year to first of Thai upgrades our tradition. On that day, we celebrate ‘Tamizhalar festival’ as well as farmers’ festival. This change will ... 
Ticklish changeOf course, we can change our names according to our convenience. Is it fair to change our mother’s name? Our Tamil culture is not for ticklish changes. We know that the week days in Tamil reveal the universe. The months are also named ... 
WelcomeI welcome the Chief Minister’s announcement of first of Thai as Tamil New Year Day. This is a mark of honour for the farmers on whom the whole country dependents for its food. So it is a right move. The change adopted by our ancient ...
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Stamp of the maestro The audio release of “Kankalum Kavipaduthe” was held recently
Wave the green flag to health There’s more to greens than meets the eye. Healthy food at affordable cost For homely taste and variety
ID card or fashion accessory? An ID is more than a small card wrapped in plastic, clipped to a length of ribbon. It’s the new passport, permit and door-opener
CABLEWALA 
New serialThe shows on NDTV Imagine have received a tremendous response from viewers across the country! The channel launches a new serial “Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi”, from today (Mondays, 8.30 p.m.). A family drama, it drives home ...
Are you mad about cinema? Join this online group of film goers that debates films
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