The Indian Express -- Leisure

Tuesday, October 07 1997

TODAY'S CROSSWORD TODAY'S ZODIAC

White man's burden

The days when America was considered the land of opportunity have long gone. Even further back are the times when the streets of London were paved with gold. For the last two decades, most people have been looking towards the land of the rising sun to seek their fame and fortune.

One lakh attempt suicide every year

In India, nearly one lakh persons attempt suicide every year and nearly three try to end their life every day. This was disclosed today at a symposium organised to find ways to prevent loss of lives due to suicides.

Laser pointers make filmgoers see red

A tense scene in the Jim Carrey laugh riot `Liar Liar' at the Eros: The star is in conversation with well endowed actress Jeniffer Tilly when a tiny red dot suddenly appears on the actresses' cleavage eliciting guffaws from the audience. The red dot continues highlighting other parts of her anatomy before a slide suddenly appears on screen warning the offender with arrest.

Laser pointers make filmgoers see red

One lakh attempt suicide every year

White man's burden

Million men pledge to keep promises they made

Face off with Stereo Nation's Taz

Roving Eye -- Scent soiree