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Oscar maniaFebruary is the most important month for all English movie channels as the countdown to the Oscars has begun. Star Movies presents powerhouse performances by the biggest stars in critically acclaimed movies on Awards Fever every night at 11 p.m. ... VOICE YOUR VIEWS: THAI AS TAMIL NEW YEAR DAY Retain Chithirai The birth of ‘Thai’ month is considered as Uthrayana Punniya Kalam and ‘Chithirai’ month as Vishu Punniya Kalam. Astrologers, believers in Panjangam and orthodox people would simply ignore ‘Thai’ ... Welcome The Government’s decision to declare first day of Thai as Tamil New Year Day is welcome. Pongal paves way for family members to come together and share their joy. The ’farmers’ day’ signifies happiness and prosperity. ... Rightful There is a saying in Tamil, ‘Thai piranthal vazhi pirakkum,’ which means with the beginning of January a new way is also paved. During Thai Pongal, all auspicious things for Tamils begin. This is when they the first harvest ... Unnecessary It is absolutely unnecessary to declare ‘Thai’ first as Tamil New Year Day. It is mainly meant for farmers and not for all. There are so many things to do in the remaining period of their regime. Let them concentrate on it and not ... No logic The Tamil month starts from Chithirai and that is why it is observed as Tamil New Year Day. There is no logic behind Thai first to be observed as Tamil New Year Day. Thai first marks only a harvest festival. The present decision to observe ... Political gimmick The declaration of ‘Thai’ first as ‘Tamil New Year’ is not going to bring any change in the lives of Tamils. The common people, who are undergoing inexplicable upheavals to keep their home fire burning, are not at all ... Next Issue Responses to this column have been overwhelming, as always. This week we welcome your views on ‘Valentine’s Day celebrations.’ Send in your responses (not exceeding 150 words) before February 12 to Metroplus, The Hindu, 43-1B ...
Ask ShahnazBeautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in I had put on weight. I exercised and got into shape, but the fat ... Who’s calling now? Cellphones can cause insomnia
There’s so much in the unsaid In his works one finds writer Amitav Ghosh negotiating with the past even as he reconstructs the present
Wave the green flag to health There’s more to greens than meets the eye.The intricacies of buying, cooking and retaining their nutritive value are discussed
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
Chronicle of a queen Never a huge fan of history, London-based novelist Jaishree Misra scripted a fictional tale around the life of Jhansi’s Rani
It’s time to paint your love Myntra.com, an online personalised gifting portal is holding a Valentine’s Day contest ‘Paint Your Tee with a Tint of Love’ for the best creative that symbolises love. The contest is on till February 15, winners will be ...
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