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VOICE YOUR VIEWS - VALENTINE'S DAY
Blind imbibing

Celebration of Valentine’s Day by the youth is yet another instance of blind imbibing of the western culture in the country. In fact, this day has gained importance only in the past few years thanks to the undue publicity given by the ...


Traditional

It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine’s cards or offering candies. It is very common to present flowers on Valentine’s Day. The day is most closely associated with mutual ...


Not suitable

Valentine’s Day celebrations should not be given so much importance in a society where most of the marriages are organised by family elders. It may suit western countries. It is an extravaganza which involves spending time, energy and ...


Significant

Valentine’ Day celebrated between loved ones in the name of St. Valentine during February has lots of significance. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. The first ...


A slap

Valentine’s Day is one more slap on the face of India which claims that women are safe here. Perhaps, it is time that every woman has to carry a can of pepper spray or a weapon, since those who are assigned to protect us have failed yet ...


Irrelevant

Valentine’s Day was named after the Christian clergy Valentine on his martyrdom on February 14 three centuries ago. He was crucified for helping lovers to get married against orthodox ethics followed in those days. As such, it could be ...


Commercial

Valentine’s Day is being celebrated in remembrance of Saint Valentine who united two lovers in a holy wedlock. But nowadays, especially in India, the feeling of true love has turned out to be commercial, which simply goes with exchange ...
Festivals

Ready to tickle funny bone
Enter the‘Nick Bhoot Bhagao’ contest and win a trip to Malaysia
People

On a different role
Popular television anchor James Vasanthan forays into film music composition
Beauty And Wellness

Can that one drink hurt you?
Drinking, even light, social drinking, carries its own baggage


Breath of joy
Living in the present is a self-discipline achieved through deep breathing
Ask Shahnaz
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in

I have open pores. Is there any treatment for the problem? ...
Cinema

Valentine’s special
For Indians worldwide “Jodhaa Akbar” is going to be the Valentine’s special. The epic romance between the Mughal emperor (played by Hrithik Roshan ) and his Hindu wife (played by Aishwarya Rai) is the ideal choice for the ...


It’s different
Agathiyan who has made hits such as “Kathal Kottai” is back with another romantic film “Nenjathai Killathe”, releasing today. The movie has Vikranth and Bharathi in the lead. The highlight is said to be the music of Premji ...
Cops and gangsters
Mysskin, director of “Chithiram Pesuthadi”, is back with another thriller “Anjathay”, produced by Nemichand Jabak, who made the hit “Naan Avanillai”. Mysskin is getting into Chennai’s mean street, as ...
Action thriller
Gopichand is emerging as a bankable action hero, following successful Telugu films such as “Yagnam”, “Ranam” and “Lakshyam”. Remember, the actor had effortlessly switched to lead roles from playing intense ...
Music

Popular melodies
The audio release of “Sattrumun Kidaitha Thagaval” was held recently
Television

A different Namitha
“Manada Mayilada”, the popular reality dance show on Kalaignar TV has been making waves in the State Assembly too. It’s about the “provocative dresses” worn by actor Namitha, one of the judges on the show. Last week ...
Comedy caper
“Lollu Sabha” (Friday, 9 p.m., Vijay TV) has successfully completed 200 episodes. The weekend comedy show is a satire on Tamil films. A clever plot and witty lines make the episodes interesting. Some popular films such as “CID ...
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