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Joy of giving is back in vogue
There comes a time when materialism feels hollow. That's when the joy of giving takes over. In this Xmas season, HEMJIT BHARATHAN talks about this new trend that's happily becoming infectious. Hopefully, it may turn into an epidemic.

Heritage

In danger of losing ground
Old buildings in Fort Kochi, whose lease expires in the near future, face the danger of losing their very existence. The Laurel Club is one such historical site. PRATIMA ASHER gives the details behind this

Arts & Crafts

New kid on the block
VIVEK VARKEY George steps back to appraise his artwork, hurriedly put up in a rough and ready gallery that on a normal day serves as his father's office. The lighting is good and the line drawing clear. The boyish grin lingers, indicating that ...

Personality

Retired unhurt
Kapil Dev, the cricketer `la-jawab', was in the city recently. In a freewheeling conversation he discussed life and cricket. K. PRADEEP feels that after being awarded the Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century, he's now the `Dev' of cricket

Telewatch

Kinescope
The channels catering to Keralites have geared up for the Christmas season with different kinds of programmes. It will lag on till New Year and the Idiot Box will be super active till then. ASIANET Right from December 23, there will ...

Music

Familiar krithis
TRADITIONALLY, CLASSICAL music had been the main ingredient of temple festivals. But in many temples, the focus has been shifted in tune with the wavering taste of the cinematic brand of devotees. In some temples, cinematic dance and mimicry have ...

Shopping

Go candle-crazy
Candles and candelabrums have yet to find their place as showpieces in Kochi. But they have started spreading their glow in that sense, feels ELIZABETH NINAN, who made a round of the shops that sell these and met people who are interested in all thin gs candle.

Events

Brand blitzkrieg
EVENTUALLY, IT is all about economy, which in turn is all about marketing, which in turn is all about brands. At the Mega Brand Summit held in the city recently, distinguished speakers and guests had a brain storming session on building powerful ...

• Keeping Santa magic alive
• A happy togetherness at Yuletide
• In the very best of tradition

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