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TRAINING ROOM Decline bench press For impressive shoulders and chest QUICK TIP For hormonal balance Hormone replacement therapy could benefit ageing men, according to one study. As a person grows old, the blood vessels get thicker, which increases the load on the heart and ups blood pressure. According to a report in the ... GOING NATIVE ‘Folks are so friendly here’ Autos apart, Canadian Bryan Wells finds Chennai fascinating THE RELUCTANT GOURMET Mediterranean melange Azulia’s cuisine is a lesson in culinary geography CHEWON THIS 
Reuben sandwichA toasted rye sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and mayonnaise or Thousand Island dressing. The dish is of American origin, though who exactly created it — a grocer from Omaha, Nebraska, or a delicatessen owner from ... MUSIC MATTERS 
My Five -- Kastubh RauThere are many others that could be on this list from the Dylan catalogue, but this one always makes me sit up and listen. Dylan’s swooping lyrics pile on image after image as we hear of the relationship between the man and his ... FINE WINE For the good times MY GRANDMA'S RECIPE How to make...Porivilangai urundai Here’s what you can pop in after all that festival feasting
You are what you eat Looking to drop a few kilos? Starving will not get you anywhere; only proper planning will
High on enthusiasm “Out of Thin Air” tells the story of the budding Ladakhi film industry Best of Baz Cinema Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliet are available on DVD
TIME OUT 
Into another eraIf you are sick and tired of 21st Century life, just take a break, head for Kumbakonam and rewind to the 19th Century. For, at Hotel Anandham Swamimalai, you simply see, smell and feel ‘heritage’. Located less than 40 km from ...
Style statement An exhibition for outfits, and more Milestones in memories The Madras Gymkhana Club releases its coffee table book on the heritage building and its people Dance, the Bollywood way Try this fusion of dandiya and salsa Honour at Montreal fest Three Big Pictures films to be screened Take your pick Of a variety of dolls for Navaratri Kolu Palm leaf engraving Learn patachitra engraving at DakshinChitra YOUR WEEK 
King of the World“King of The World” is an insight into the formative years of Mohammed Ali’s boxing career. Watch the transformation of a shy young man with a slight stutter into a bold young man with an exceptional ability to handle the ... 
Wearable artFor the festive season Anjali Venkat and Sushma Midha bring you a Wearable Art collection comprising embroidered salwar sets in natural fabric and art glass jewellery with silver elements. Address: H 18/4, ... 
Chill-outThe Raintree Hotel hosts ‘BBQ and Swimsuits’ on Saturday afternoons. It includes a free dip in the pool and unlimited cold beverages. Venue: The Raintree Hotel Address: 120, St. Mary’s Road, ... 
Trendy collectionChoose from a range of tunic tops, T-shirts, leggings and dresses at an exhibition by Azure. There are also ornamental metal leaves made of alloy for decorative purposes. Venue: Studio Infinity, Apparao ... 
Songs of yoreRotary Club of Chennai Towers presents ‘Close To My Heart’, an evening of Hindi film songs from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Anooradha Sriram, Anil Bajpai and others perform. Donor passes are available at Landmark (Apex Plaza) and ... 
Splash of colourIlango’s Artspace presents the works of eight young artists at an exhibition titled Myriad Palette. Venue: Lakshana Art Gallery Address: 8, Judge Jambulingam Street, Mylapore Date: Till September ... 
NINAITHAALE INIKKUMA couple of years ago, the Malayalam campus film, “Classmates”, came as a whiff of fresh air. It is back in Tamil, and stars Prithviraj (who was also in the original), Priyamani, Karthik Kumar and Shakthi. The film has been made by ...
TECHNO STREET: LISTENING PLEASURE 
THE REAL DEALThe original GS1000s were among the best headphones you could buy when they launched in 2006. The updated GS1000i cans are clad in a new species of mahogany and boast upgraded dynamic transducers for an improved stability of sound. They sure ... 
SENNHEISER HD800The HD800s have a mean, metallic look and a circular transducer that minimises distortion. They only knock a few grand off the price of the Grados, but they’re superb. Look up ... 
DENON AH-D1001Acoustic optimisation and a gold-plated headphone jack ensure great sound. The price of gold these days, you could sell it as scrap and get more than £120. Look up www.profix.com ... 
BOSE QUIET COMFORTBose Quiet Comforts are, as their name subtly hints, both quiet and comfortable. They come packing noise-cancelling — hit a switch to block out external distractions. Look up ... 
SONY MDR-X200These proper budget offerings come with two sound modes. Switch between Music and Movie depending on what you’re beholding aurally — simple but effective. Look up www.sony.co.in...
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