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God's
Acre
Kerala is the undisputed tourism hot spot of India, the must-see destination
for heads of states, the wealthy, the tired. This is the story about the
colour and hardsell that have made this state of stunning backwaters,
impossible greenery and great beaches what it is.
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NATION
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No
Chance for Peace
With
the jehadis stepping up their terrorist attacks and the Hurriyat issue
embroiled in confusion, hopes of a breakthrough in Kashmir are receding.
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STATES
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Fear
Factories
As
two senior executives are killed by workers, the persisting violence in
mills is forcing the state's antiquated jute industry to move to the peaceful
environs of Andhra Pradesh.
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BUSINESS
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MUSIC:
MUSINGS
Hot
Track
Duets
Assorted
(Sony Music; Rs 125)
This
much is true: Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow can sing. With a little help
from a superb sound system and some technical hokery-pokery, of course.
From the soundtrack of the movie,
Duets, the novice singer's hesitant Bette Davis' eyes solo is followed
by the assured Cruisin' sung with Huey Lewis and Just my imagination (running
away with me) with Babyface. Like
the sultry ingenue she plays in the film, Paltrow's voice is delicate
and delectable. But the rest of the cast are no pushover either. Maria
Bello does a techno version of Sweet dreams (are made of this) while John
Pinette's hearty Copacabana and Paul Giamatti's Hello it's me add a robust
touch. Veteran Lewis' version of Lonely teardrops-which summons images
of old-style cinema-and the superb Try a little tenderness, rendered by
Giamatti and Arnold McCuller, and McCuller's Free Bird wind up the vocals.
Side B closes with the superbly stylised instrumental Beginnings/Endings.
A solid soundtrack.
-Sonia
Faleiro
Mixed Fare
If
you want to know what is happening on the Indian music scene,
log on to www.dhadkan.com. The fairly comprehensive site covers the entire
gamut, ranging from classical to Indi-pop to film music-a one-stop access
for what's on in the Indian music scene. It includes the latest releases,
reviews, interviews with artistes, a pop-music countdown, an exchange
forum and surfers' contests, among many other features. A rather well
designed site with visually appealing backgrounds, even if the downloads
are slower. For those with poetic ambitions there is a shaiyri competition,
which could win you a prize. To check out if your birth date matches that
of top artistes, be it A. R. Rahman or K.J. Yesudas, surf the Birthday
Bumps section.
-S. Sahaya Ranjit
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ARRIVALS
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Who
Let The Dogs Out
(Sony Music; Rs 125)
Baha men's "barking mad mix" smash hit song with 11 rap
numbers.
Nishani
Pyar Di
(Times Music; Rs 75)
Another album riding on
Punjabi folk, it features eight numbers by Jassi.
One
2 Ka 4
(HMV; Rs 55)
Eight outstanding tracks with Majrooh Sultanpuri's excellent lyrics.
Mukhda
Piya Ka
(Magnasound; Rs 65)
Kuldeep Singh's typical folk style rendered in Rajeshwari Sachdev's
voice.
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COLUMNS |
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 The
Kumbh mela is certain to lead to yet another explosion
of religiosity but is this good for India, asks India Today
Deputy Editor
Swapan Dasgupta in
Day
Dreams.
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INTERVIEW |
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This is just the beginning, V.K. Aatre, who
is at the core of the LCA action, tells India Today Principal Correspondent
Stephen David in an exclusive
Interview.
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DESPATCHES |
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As
the much-dodged liquor policy comes before the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet for
clearance, there are fears that the liquor mafia may continue to have
its way. India Today Special Correspondent
Subhash Mishra
reports in
Despatches.
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