October 19, 2006

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The regal tree Over the years the role of horticulture has gained in importance, emerging as a major economic activity to increase both national and family income. If international standards regarding food quality and safety requirements are met, fruit and vegetables can earn precious foreign exchange for the country....		The law of diminishing returns Legislation making is a serious business, but how many honourable members of our graduate assemblies take it seriously? Hardly a single day passes by without the sittings of the august houses...
Getting away with murder At 1:05pm on Boxing Day 1996, the body of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey was found by her father in the basement of their house in Boulder, Colorado. Her arms had been pulled up over her head and tied together at the wrists....		The unholy violations Despite the revival of administrative magistracy in the Finance Bill 2006 by the government to check inflation, this Ramazan too, there has been an increase in the prices of basic commodities like fruits, vegetables and items of daily use....
Ethnically yours This season, with weddings round the corner, the style statement is what you want it to be. The less-is-more look remains the quintessential option with lightly embroidered silk shalwar kameez paired in contrasting colours....		Immaculate look The soft ringing bell of Almas and Shoaib Farooqi’s house instantly tells that one is about to enter the house of people who conform to the norms of traditional hospitality with a rather classic touch....
A day in the life of a jewellery designer “Everyone possesses some talent which should be explored and honed, and since women are capable of multi-tasking, there is no reason why they should not exploit their faculties and do something on their own,” says Zehra Mehdi,...		Ticking off Is it ever reasonable nowadays to ask a stranger the time? It''s a tricky one. To be assumed to be the wearer of a watch is, to many, an accusation of being technologically arcane....
Is vinegar a cure-all? Q Why do you reject out of hand any cure or treatment that has to do with vinegar? I have tried in vain to tell you about the effective treatment of dandruff with vinegar....		A love affair with lilies My grandfather is responsible for starting off my own personal love affair with all sorts of lilies, be they big ones or small, brightly coloured or white, perfumed or not –– as long as they are members of the lilium family they will find room in my heart and a place in my garden....
The essence of Ramazan As Ramazan is now in its last week, human nature has adapted itself quickly to the challenging physical routines that fasting demands. While there are endless sermons on the true message of Ramazan in print and electronic media and what we should learn...		What’s on… FILM Small-time Mumbai hoodlum with a heart of gold Munnabhai (Sanjay Dutt) and his lovable sidekick Circuit (Arshad Warsi) are back with Lage Raho Munnabhai. But this isn’t quite a sequel to the massive hit Munnabhai MBBS from a couple of years ago...
Skinny Jeans Popularised by Angelina Jolie and Kate Moss, the fit of jeans is now ankle-hugging with boot-cut. These ‘skinny’ jeans are must-haves with varieties including slim fit, cigarette and skin tight being the most popular....		Delightful desserts Chocolate fruit sundae Ingredients 1 apple, cubed 1 tbsp icing sugar 1/2 cup grapes...