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Anna's brigade

Cartoonist Kravmaga Sreeram takes a dig at Team Anna’s India Against Corruption Movement – and its slogan shouting brigade –which organised a public meeting in Chennai on Sunday

Resort trends

Indian designers are now trying to adapt saris to the resort-wear segment through stunning designs that would appeal both to the Indian and international market, says Nivedita Sharma 

Wedding in Washington

Thanks to ‘desi’ wedding planners who have set up shop in Washington, it is now possible for Indian Americans to celebrate their marriage in the traditional style, says Arun Kumar

Relax in Kerala

Hailing from the heart of God’s own country, Kochi, actress Asin tells Nishita Mahajan that a trip to Kerala - with its beaches, hill stations, and backwaters - is a perfect way to relax

Beats of Assam

Four engineering students from Assam have started a website -- Asomtube -- to popularise lilting, soulful, Assamese songs and videos across the globe. Their site has become hugely popular

Dream village

Devli in Madhya Pradesh is a Utopia. Since 2009, the village has banned alcohol and has done away with poverty, says Priyanka Borpujari, adding that by 2015 all houses will be of concrete

 
Rags to hitches

With corporates dealing in garbage, the traditional rag picker’s job is at stake. Stella Paul spots two women from India at the climate summit in Durban, drawing world attention to the issue

Monk’s family

At Dharamsala, headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile, a Tibetan monk with support from the Dalai Lama is running a home for children of migrant labourers, says Vishal Gulati 

No kidding

The kidswear segment in India is touted to be the most promising segment in apparel. It is reportedly growing at nearly 14-17 percent and is estimated to be worth Rs.38,000 crore.

Stoning politicos

In his own style, Jaspal Bhatti has now hurled stones at politicians by starting a foundation stone factory. Jaideep Sarin profiles the satirist, who makes people think by making them laugh

Sweet nothings

‘Why this kolaveri’ is not the only meaningless song that’s been set to a rocking tune. Kannada films too have their share, says M S Sunil, who lists out a few with their YouTube links

EC connect

The Election Commission of India will soon make its presence on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube in a big way to connect with the country’s youth 

 
Good old days

Kanimozhi, A Raja, Jayalalithaa, all politicians from TN, have been in the news for their alleged corruption, but inscriptions reveal ancient Tamil society had zero tolerance for corruption 

Remembering Indira Gandhi

When Indira Gandhi, widely believed to be India’s last PM who had a mind of her own, was born on Nov 19, 1917, the major-domo of Nehru’s house kept addressing her as Motilal’s grandson

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