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Gajini - The First India’s 3D Game

From DEC 25th its kicks in to the market along with the Film from the Bollywood.The Game has been designed by the company from Hyderabad, named FxLabs. They have launched the promo for the game in their site http://ghajini.fxlabs.com/ . The Game has characters same as the Film starring “Aamirkhan” and others.

Let’s Hope we have the couple of entertainment from the team “Gajini” on this December.

Making of 3D Ghajini PC Game

Girls smoking?

When Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut fancily dangled a cigarette between their manicured fingers, it was considered

A recent survey on smoking has set the alarm bells ringing in the city. Chennai Times investigates...

Fashion.

And this trend seems to have caught on amongst young girls who have been puffing away and lighting up by the minute. According to a recent survey conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), almost 20 percent of school girls studying in Chennai and Delhi are hooked on to the cancer stick.

What drives these young girls to take to smoking? While some may argue that the primary reason is to assert equality between the sexes, others say that peer pressure could be the reason. Psychologist Nita Nair, who has counselled a number of teenage girls, says, “This dangerous trend has been on the rise since the 90s. I have had young girls come to me and tell me how they feel pressured to smoke because it is considered cool by their peers. Some of these kids have gone into depression because they feel that they are not able to match their classmates. Nothing seems to dissuade them and soon they fall prey to addiction.”

Despite the cigarette ban firmly in place அண்ட் Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss’s repeated appeals for total prohibition, the numbers of smokers have not dwindled. Smoking amongst girls has also found its way into schools and colleges of the city with most girls trying to take a puff in a desperate attempt to look mature and attract the attention of the boys.

Renuka, a class X student of a leading public school in the city, is one such victim. Says she, “I smoked for the first time with my boyfriend. He taught me how to smoke and whenever we went out he would tell all his friends how he had a cool girlfriend who could smoke as much as him. It was a matter of pride. But soon, I got a bad name amongst my own friends, because when they tried telling me it was not good for me, I refused to acknowledge them and continued to puff away. Now, I’m unable to rid myself of the habit and my boyfriend has left me for someone ‘cooler’.”

Another reason cited by young girls who smoke is weight loss. Often, youngsters are lured to the cigarette in an attempt to keep their weight down and nicotine is believed to suppress hunger pangs. Ritika Das, a nutrionist agrees and says, “Many young girls take to smoking in order to curb their hunger pangs. But trust me; this is the unhealthiest way to lose weight. The skin starts to look worn out and pale, and fingers and teeth get stained. Girls don’t realise that nicotine makes an individual age twice as fast and that cannot be attractive. The best way லாஸ் weight is through a healthy and fit lifestyle. Anxieties about body weight and shape regulation, the feeling of being too fat, and the fear of losing control of eating, may be important forces at work in sustaining cigarette smoking amongst teenage girls.”

Nandini, agrees with Ritika’s theory and says that while smoking did act as a hunger suppressant, she did manage to lose weight. It also resulted in mood swings, anxiety attacks and withdrawal symptoms if she didn’t have her regular number of sticks everyday. “I went from being cheerful and bubbly to moody and crabby and this was a change that didn’t sit well with me. I would get frequent bouts of depression too. I’m glad I kicked the habit, but it was an extremely tough process because it was an addiction, not a habit,” she says.

The consensus seems that the puff is not a symbol of chic independence as advocated by Edward Bernays’s notorious ‘torches of freedom’ concept, where he persuaded women to believe that smoking was a symbol of their freedom. This also acts as an indicator for skinny minnies such as Kate Moss and Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker who are often seen chuffing on a fag. Clean up your act girls, because Mr Big sure ain’t going kiss a foul-mouthed Carrie Bradshaw!

India caught in catastrophic smoking epidemic

"A cigarette is a pipe with a fire at one end and a fool at the other"
Please don't be the fool...

India is in the midst of a catastrophic epidemic of smoking deaths, which is expected to cause about one million (10 lakh) deaths a year during the 2010s – including one in five of all male deaths and one in 20 of all female deaths at ages 30-69. On average, male bidi smokers lose about six years of life, female bidi smokers lose about eight years and male cigarette smokers lose about ten years.

The findings are from the first nationally representative study of smoking in India as a whole. The research, led by a team from India, Canada and the UK, is published online today (February 13, 2008)[1] in the New England Journal of Medicine.

About 900 field workers surveyed all adult deaths during 2001-2003 in a nationally representative sample of 1.1 million (11 lakh) homes in all parts of India. Researchers compared smoking histories of 74,000 adults who had died with 78,000 living controls.

Among men in the study who died at ages 30-69, smoking caused about:

• 38% of all deaths from tuberculosis (1,174 out of 3,119 deaths)

• 31% of all deaths from respiratory disease (1,078 out of 3,487)

• 20% of all deaths from vascular disease (1,102 out of 5,409)

• 32% of all deaths from cancer (709 out of 2,248)

• 23% of all deaths from disease (5,651 out of 25,290)

Lead author Professor Prabhat Jha of the Centre for Global Health Research (CGHR), St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada, said: “The extreme risks from smoking that we found surprised us, as smokers in India start at a later age than those in Europe or America and smoke less. And, smoking kills not only from diseases like cancer and lung diseases but also from tuberculosis and heart attacks.

In India, there are about 120 million (12 crore) smokers. More than one-third of men and about five per cent of women aged 30-69 smoke either cigarettes or bidis (which contain only about a quarter as much tobacco as a cigarette, wrapped in the leaf of another plant – temburni).

The study found that, among men, about 61% of those who smoke can expect to die at ages 30-69 compared with only 41% of otherwise similar non-smokers. Among women, 62% of those who smoke can expect to die at ages 30-69 compared with only 38% of non-smokers.

I am alarmed by the results of this study,” said India’s Health Minister Dr Abumani Ramadoss. “The government of India is trying to take all steps to control tobacco use - in particular by informing the many poor and illiterate of smoke risks”.

“It is truly remarkable that one single factor, namely smoking, which is entirely preventable, accounts for nearly one in ten of all deaths in India. The study brings out forcefully the need for immediate public action in this much neglected field”, states Professor Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Economics, 2001.

The study found there were no safe levels of smoking, but while the hazards of smoking even a few bidis a day were substantial, the dangers of cigarette smoking were even greater, corresponding to more than a doubling of the risk of death in middle age. This suggests that cigarette smokers lose about 10 years of life compared to non-smokers – risks similar to those seen in the West.

“Smoking kills, but stopping works – about a quarter of all smokers will be killed by tobacco in middle age, unless they stop,” said co-author Professor Sir Richard Peto of Oxford University. “British studies show that stopping smoking is remarkably effective.”

Summary of key findings:

• This is the first nationally representative study of smoking in India as a whole;

• During the 2010s there will be about one million (10 lakh) tobacco deaths a year in India;

• About 70% of these one million deaths will be before old age; meaning 700,000 (7 lakh) per year killed at ages 30-69 (600,000 men and 100,000 women);

• Tobacco is responsible for 1 in 5 of all male deaths and 1 in 20 of all female deaths in middle age (i.e., at ages 30-69);

• Men who smoke bidis lose on average six years of expected life, women who smoke bidis lose about eight years and men who smoke cigarette smokers lose ten years;

• Smoking kills mainly by tuberculosis, respiratory and heart disease, but also by cancer;

• Even smoking only a few (1-7) bidis a day raised mortality risks by one-third, and smoking only a few (1-7) cigarettes a day nearly doubled the risk;

• Most of the gap between male and female mortality rates in middle age is due to smoking;

• Substantial hazards were found both among educated and among illiterate adults and were found both in urban and in rural areas;

• Stopping smoking works – but, only 2% of adults have quit in India, and often only after falling ill.

Greenish Land Kanyakumari (கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்டம்)

KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT

Kanyakumari District is one of the 30 districts of Tamil Nadu state, and also the smallest. The district takes its name from the tourist town of Kanyakumari, which is at the tip of the Indian Peninsula and faces the Indian Ocean. The headquarters (capital) of the District is Nagercoil, which is 22 km from Kanyakumari town.

District Map:

The district is a land of tourist attractions with many historic and religious sites that are centuries-old and also endowed with great natural beauty, both on the coasts and the mountainous interior, with a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Nanjilnadu, which is the present Agasteeswaram and Thovalai taluks (administrative sub-divisions) of the district, was under the rule of Pandyas till the early 10th century and then under Cheras. Idainadu including Kalkulam and Vilavancode taluks were under the rule of Cheras. When the power of Cheras declined due to the rise of Hoysalas and western Chalukyas, the Venad (Travancore) Chieftains (descendants of the Cheras) took advantage of the situation and gradually established their hold, on many areas of Nanjilnadu. The annexation commenced by Veera Kerala Varma was to a large extent continued by his successors and completed by 1115 A.D.

Language spoken:

The main languages spoken by people of the district are Tamil and Malayalam. English is widely understood in the urban areas. While the majority in the district speak Tamil, Malayalam is an important language, and spoken by many, in the northern and western areas of the district.

HOW TO REACH:

The nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport, which is 90 km west to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is the terminal point of Southern Railway. The trains are operating from here till Jammu & Kashmir, the northern most parts of India (Himasagar Express). Kanyakumari Express offers journey till Mumbai. There is a daily train departs to Chennai named Nellai Kumari Express. The National Highway-47 is ending at Kanyakumari that stretches through Trivandrum. Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation is operating buses from Trivandrum and from other parts of Tamil Nadu.

Education:

The state runs the Kanyakumari Medical College at Asaripallam, near Nagercoil.

Number of Schools in Kanyakumari district -

1. Pre Primary Schools - 83
2. Primary Schools - 413
3. Middle Schools - 147
4. High Schools - 121
5. Higher Secondary Schools - 120

Total - 884

List of Colleges in Kanyakumari District

1. Aided colleges - 12
2. Self financing colleges -4
3. Colleges for special education -8
4. Colleges for professional education - 25

Tourist Spots:

Vivekanada Rock(Rock memorial)

The memorial stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland India's southernmost tip. It was built in 1970 by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee in honour of the visit of the great spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda to Shripada Parai during the month of December 1892 for deep meditation and enlightenment.




KANYAKUMARI Bagavathi Amman Temple:


Devi Kanya Kumari, known as Kumari Amman (the virgin goddess) is one of the forms of Devi. She is popularly known as "Bhagavathy Amman". Bhagavathy Amman Temple is located in Kanya Kumari (formerly Cape Comorin) on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. She is also known by several other names, including Kanya Devi, andDevi Kumari.


Gandhi memorial:

In the year 1948 the ashes of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was immersed in the sea confluence in Kanyakumari. Before immersion, homage was paid to the ashes in the pot with flowers. Gandhiji’s disciple Acharya Kripalani took efforts for the construction of a memorial for him. The foundation stone was laid in 1954 and a beautiful Mandap came into being in the year 1956. It is noteworthy that sunlight falls on the Peeta in the Mandap on the 2nd October of the year, the day of Mahatmaji’s birth.

Thiruvalluvar Statue-133 Feet:

The 133 feet high statue of Thiruvalluvar in the mid-sea at Kanyakumari which was erected by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr.Karunanidhi is unique and colossal in size and has no parrallel anywhere in the world. This statue is definitely enhance the appeal of Kanyakumari and spread the message of the universal poet all over the world through the lakhs of tourists who throng Kanyakumari. Ti will proclaim the words of Father Beschi who said: "Thiruvalluvar shrines as a star in the darkness of night, a lovely flower in the desert, a light that drives the gloom of ignorance and beacon light to the whole world".

karmaveer Kamaraj memorial:

Kamaraj Memorial at Kanniyakumari : The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu declared on 19-4-1998 that the Government would construct a Memorial to honour the services of Thiru K.Kamarajar, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The memorial was constructed on the seashore, where the ashes of the Late Leader was immersed. A building at cost of Rs.50 lakhs was completed in an aesthetic way with the permission of Government of india.

Sunrise & Sunset Point:


Every day at the twilights the beaches are crowded, as the area is famous for watching Sunrise and sunset. Kanyakumari is the only place in India where one can watch the sunset and moon rise simultaneously on a full moon evening. The unique feature of Kanyakumari is that one can easily discern the three different colors of the three oceans.



Vivekananda Kendra:

Vivekanandapuram is the headquarters of Vivekananda Kendra. It is a 100-acre campus at Kanyakumari - the Southernmost tip of India எwhich is a natural spiritual retreat. It has 24 hours water supply, generator support for emergencies, post office, State Bank of India , dispensary, STD facility, Vegetarian Canteen and frequent free bus service to and from Kanyakumari township which attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists to seek accommodation in Vivekanandapuram..

KANYAKUMARI Church:

It is an oldest Church in KANYAKUMARI..








Vattakottai (Circular Fort):

Vattakottai, a granite fort six kilometres north-east of Kanyakumari cape, forms the terminal of a line of ramparts known as the South Tranvancore lines built by Marthanda Varma to serve as defence for Nanjil Nadu. It is rectangular in shape and covers an area of about three and a half acres. The fort is enclosed by walls 25 to 26 feet high, including the parapet, 29 feet thick at the front, 18 feet at the corners and 6 feet at the rear.

suchindram Temple:

Just 13 kms. from Kanniyakumari, Suchindram has a temple dedicated to a deity who is the representation of the combined forces of Siva, Vishnu and Brahma. It is one of the few temples in the country where the Trinities are worshipped. The temple has a beautiful gopuram, musical pillars and an excellent statue of the Hanuman, apart from a valuable collection of art from different periods.

Nagaraja Temple at Nagercoil:

A Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Nāga which situated at the heart of Nagercoil. The name for the town 'Nagercoil' originated from this temple. The temple is full of images of Snakes. In addition, the gate keepers of the sanctums are two snakes.



Thiruparappu Falls:

The beautiful waterfall descending from Kodayar River is located at a distance of 60 km from Kanyakumari. After reaching Kanyakumari, there are a number of buses, auto rickshaws and taxis that connect people to different parts of the city. To reach Thirparappu Falls, the Trivandrum highway route through the village of Nagercoil can be accessed. The falls lies close to Kulasekhara village that was once ruled by kings. Thirparappu Waterfall in Kanyakumari falls is 300 feet long and consists of a rocky riverbed. The view of the water, falling from a height of 50 feet, is truly magnificent. The Thirparappu weir has been built on the rocky mass that stretches far across the distance covering one fourth of a kilometer in the direction against the streams current. This weir supplies water to the fields that are used for irrigation.

Mattur Hanging Bridge:

The Mathur Hanging Trough is the tallest as well as the longest trough bridge in Asia, having a height of 115 feet and a length of one kilometre. Constructed in 1966, this bridge has become a place of tourist importance and hundreds of tourists visit this place daily . This is situated in Mathur, hamlet of Aruvikkarai revenue village in Thiruvattar Panchayat Union. The bridge has been constructed at Mathur across the river Parazhiyar and the trough canal (Pattanamkal canal) on the bridge carries water for irrigation from one side of a hill to the other side of a hill. The trough has a height of seven feet with a width of seven feet six inches. The canal is being shouldered by 28 huge pillars. By the unrelented efforts of late Thiru. K. Kamaraj, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, this canal was constructed as a drought relief measure and for the development of agriculture in Vilavancode and Kalkulam Taluks. The District Administration has recently put up a staircase from top to the bottom of the bridge and also built a children's park and bathing platforms over தேரே

Peciparai Dam:

Pechiparai Dam, built across the Kodayar River, is situated in Pechiparai, about 11 km north of Kulasekaram, in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu. It is 45 km from Nagercoil and 75 km from Kanyakumari. With a catchment area of 204 sq km, the dam has a length of 425 m and a height of 120 m.

Built during the rule of Maharaja Sri Moolam Thirunal, Pechiparai Dam was designed by the European engineer Minchin in the pattern of Periyar Dam in Madurai District. The reservoir is surrounded by dense forests, with ravines and plant life of various sorts. Besides, it is home to various animals such as tiger, elephants and deer.

Padmanbhapuram Palace:

The Padmanabhapuram Palace is one of the most magnificent monuments of Tamilnadu. It is situated in Kanyakumari district, 15 km from Nagercoil and 55 km South-West of Thiruvananthapuram. The Padmanabhapuram palace was the seat of power of the rulers of Travancore. The palace is known for its planning and military architecture and remained the center of power till 1790, when the capital was shifted to Thiruvananthapuram. The main attractions of the Padmanabhapuram Palace are its sheer aesthetic beauty, murals, innovative designs and time tested wooden carvings.

Hotels For Boarding:

Singaar International, Kanyakumari

Hotel Parvathi Residency, Kanyakumari

Hotel Parvathi International, KANYAKUMARI

Hotel Seaview, Kanyakumari

Ashok Hotel Middle Street, Kanyakumari,{Cape comorin} Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Email : ashok@hotelstamilnadu.com Ph: (+91) (484)4028153, 2381038		Cape Hotel Tamil Nadu (TTDC) Lighthouse and the Beach Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. Email : capettdc@hotelstamilnadu.com Ph: (+91) (484)4028153, 2381038
Cape Residency Hotel Nagarcoil Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Email : cape@hotelstamilnadu.com Ph: (+91) (484)4028153, 2381038		Hotel Sangam Main Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Email : sangam@hotelstamilnadu.com Ph: (+91) (484)4028153, 2381038
Maadhini Hotel East Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471787.		Saagar Hotel South Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471325.
TTDC Youth Hostel Next to Tamilnadu Hotel/Lighthouse, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu , India. Telephone: 04652-3471279.		Township Lodge Coe Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India.
Triveni Tourist Home Main Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471575 / 3471371		Vivekas Tourist Hotel (P) Ltd 5/48 H, Cape Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471592.
Vivaldi Tourist Home 4/73, Main Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471972.		Vivekanada Kendra Rest House Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471250-1.
Hotel Tamilnadu (T.T.D.C) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471510 / 3471259		Kerala Guest House Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471229.
Arya Bhavan 1/30, Sannathi Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471898.		Hotel Ashoka 2/26 A, Middle East, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471897 / 3471896.
Hotel Ganesh Near Railway Station, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471345.		Hotel Priya Main Road, North Kundal, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471331.
Hotel Ram Kumar International Address: Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471177.		Hotel Safan Hospital Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471233.
Hotel Samuthra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471267.		Dagar Hotel South Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471325.
Shankar Guest House Main Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - 629 702, India. Telephone: 04652-3471260 / 3471360.

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Vairamuthu Win "Kadhalithu paar" poem expressed in his own voice

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Movie: தாம் தூம்


Cast: Jayam Ravi,Lakshmi Rai

Director Jeeva, Aneez

Music Director : Harris Jayaraj

Producer : Raviraj D

The Jeyam Ravi- Kangana Ranaut starrer has been shot extensively in Russia. Lakshmi Rai and Jayaram play important roles. Addressing the media, Manikandan said that the film was a tribute to his mentor Jeeva. The story revolves around Ravi’s character, who returns to india after completing his medical studies from Russia. When invited for a conference to Russia, an unexpected incident occurs, which turns his life upside-down. The rest of the film is about him bringing his life back on track.
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