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Sunday, April 7, 2002

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Heart matters

Punjabis, it appears, are heading for a health catastrophe in the near future. Because of a drastic change in lifestyle from an active to a sedentary one, even young Punjabis are fast turning into patients of coronary heart disease. Whereas this disease afflicts people beyond 50 years in western countries, it is becoming extremely common amongst the young Punjabis between the age group of 30 and 45 years. In fact, by the year 2015 cardiovascular disease in Punjab will replace all other diseases as a major killer, says Aruti Nayar

‘The party in power will be in for bad times’
Sansar Chandra
IT was long back, during the year 1988, when I ventured to put across samvatsara predictions for the first time. I wondered if it could elicit a favourable response from the readers. I am glad I was not disappointed. It excited the curiosity of many readers, enabling me to carry out this obligation regularly for such a long span.

Watch out for what children watch on TV
Navtinder
THE ‘bang-bang you’re dead’ scenario that we so often see on TV or in films communicates nothing about the reality of death or dying. Media violence is typically unrealistic, simplistic, glorified and even presented as humorous. Despite the debate the subject of violence on television has generated, television has been labeled a culprit.
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Acres of diamonds
I.M. Soni
WHEN I was young, I read a story, Acres of Diamonds. It left a deep impression on my mind. As I grew older, the story lost its sheen but it had sunk in my subconscious mind. Now, when I dig into the depths of my mind to find a tangible idea, the subconscious throws up some nuggets. Today I thought of the aforementioned story.

HOLLYWOOD HUES
Oscar for talent or lobbying ?
Ervell E. Menezes
THE trouble with the Oscars is that they have become a status symbol because thanks to the electronic media they come right into our bedroom. And boy oh boy aren’t some of them manipulated?

Week Specials

'ART AND SOUL: An intrepid photographer
by B.N. Goswamy

TIME OFF: The art of making enemies
by Manohar Malgonkar

TELEVISION: Oh the way to becoming a model TV star
by Mukesh Khosla
 

LIFE TIES: Male bonding out of its depth
by Taru Bahl

KEEPING FIT: Prevention is always better than cure in viral hepatitis
 by B.K. Sharma

GARDEN: Save trees from sun
by Satish Narula

TRAVEL: Magnetic charm of a night out in the desert
by Partha S. Banerjee

DREAM THEME: Dreaming of wages
by Vinaya Katoch Manhas

SUNDAY ACTIVITY: When spring comes, can spring-cleaning be far behind?
by Chetna Banerjee

VIP TOON TALES: Vladimir Putin
by Ranga

BRIDGE: When East found himself fixed
by Omar Sharif

FEEDBACK: The truth about Partition politics

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