The Hindu Business Line : Monday, September 16, 2002

Long-distance parenting
With working couples seeking job opportunities in alien shores, their children are being left behind in India with grandparents. K.S. Vasanth on how this syndrome could affect the growing child. More

Flower like a rose
Most of us see ourselves as soft targets in a hard world. That's why we close ourselves in and constrict our muscles. And it is within our means to help ourselves out of this spot. More

`Sleep lab' to monitor snoring
DOES your wife complain that you snore a lot? Do you feel sleepy through the day? Then, maybe you are suffering from `sleep apnoea syndrome', which is usually only pretty irritating, but could in rare cases, be fatal too. But don't worry ... More

LIFESTYLE

Immigrants crouch under 9/11 crash impact
FOR many immigrants, the anniversary of the September 11 attacks brought a sense of loss and betrayal. For, in the efforts to secure the homeland and crack down on terrorists, thousands of immigrants, particularly Middle Eastern and South Asian ... More

From another day
After the festival it's immersion time for Lord Ganesha. A clay idol being lowered into the Bay of Bengal in the Chennai coast on a previous occasion. This annual event is an importation from Mumbai — about 15 years back, Tamils had no ... More

RADIO/TV

A rarity called professionalism
With so many soaps on air, there is a dearth of good scripts and content. But Aamrapali, on Doordarshan's National Network, boasts of good content and a storyline that cannot be accused of being influenced by the West. More

EDUCATION

Lead kindly light!
With frequent power failures, scenes like this where a student is forced to do his homework under the streetlight are common in Bangalore these days.

DOMESTIC TRAVEL

A peek into paradise
Few adjectives can adequately describe the natural beauty of Kashmir, says Uday K. Chakraborty, who also hopes that the ongoing elections in the State will bring peace to the Valley and see more visitors enjoying the many panoramic views. More

It's tranquil at Chilika
Kumud Mohan, on a trip to Rajhans Island on the Chilika Lake, enjoys a medley of a boat-ride, dolphin sightings and the beauty of the Bay of Bengal. More

Where rocks tell a tale
Udupi has more to it than the famous Krishna Temple. The St. Mary's Islands, off its coast, offer some rare rock formations and the option of spending a lazy day on an island that can be virtually yours for a day, says J. Kamath. More

WORK LIFE

At home away from home
Helping the expatriate acclimatise to his new home, environment and work, are relocation service firms. Joseph Fernandez writes on Chennai-based Global Adjustments. More

SPORTS

Grand finale
Rowers vie for honours at the Merchant and Bankers' Regatta 2002 finals at the Madras Boat Club. Increasing corporate participation has led to the popularity of the sport. Sify, O&M, Coromandal Travels, and SSI were among the top teams that ... More

TRENDS

Bon `veggie' appetit
Vegetarian eating is becoming not just ethical and healthy, but creative, imaginative and delicious. Given the rising number of vegetarians, how are the restaurants coping with the changing equation? More

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