The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, November 06, 2002

Rooting to `ward off' modernity
PLASTICS, tea-leaves, T-shirts and English have entered their homes even as they try to clutch on to what remains of their hoary tradition and culture. The Masais of Kenya in East Africa are a study in contrasts. Eager as they are to retain ... More

When Utsav calls
Lachman Singh's pride, Utsav Singh, stumbles along holding on to cots and chairs. Vidya and Ganesh brought down from the shelves the wooden dolls and playthings while the chubby lady fell for a brown and violet, wooden top which spun on its axis for a minute at one go; she never allowed the toy a full spin. Next was the monkey carved out of a dry coconut with two marbles for eyes. Fascinated, Utsav tried hard to pluck the eyes out and failed; but in two days of play, Ustav defaced the monkey. More

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

Aaj Tak adjudged best news channel
AAJ Tak, the news channel from the TV Today Network, has bagged the `Best News Channel Award' at the Indian Telly Awards 2002. Organized by Indiantelevision.com, the awards attempt to recognise talent and achievements of the television ... More

SOCIETY & DEVELOPMENT

Senior citizens helpline
BANGALORE: The helpline for senior citizens (toll free number 1090) at the Police Commissioner's office is very popular, according to statistics available. Till October 15, the helpline had received 4,476 calls. It had helped resolve ... More

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