The Indian Express -- Leisure

Tuesday, June 10 1997

TODAY'S CROSSWORD TODAY'S ZODIAC

Black is beautiful

It first made its appearance in the 1920's on the fashionable beaches of the South of France, where the European glitterati gathered every summer to see and be seen. In the evenings -- almost as if a self-imposed dress code had been laid down -- the tres chic would turn up in Coco Chanel's black dresses complemented by a string of pearls.

Out of thin air

The heavy black bag loaded with tricks-of-the-trade is not the monopoly of medical reps and legions of salespeople. Alexander, the magician, carries two of them. The smaller one, 15 kg heavy packs enough wallop for two to three hour shows.

Met dept proposes, rain God disposes

It is commonly known that weather forecasts in India are some of the least reliable in the world; when the Meteorological Department predicts rain, it shines, and vice versa.

Lata to sing at Parliament hall

Roving Eye -- Swadeshi shift

Face Off with Riya Dev Varma