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Celebration of poetry

Celebration of poetry
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In an attempt to enter the Limca Book of Records and also generate more interest in poetry, Kavya Hotra 2016, a 76-hour, non-stop poetry recitation is on at Kala Academy. The poetry marathon was inaugurated by Vishnu Surya Wagh, Deputy Speaker and Chairman, Kala Academy and has witnessed the participation of more than 800 poets, including about 50 Central Sahitya Akademi Awardees reciting works in different Indian languages. The poetry marathon was inaugurated at the hands of Vishnu Surya Wagh, Deputy Speaker and Chairman, Kala Academy. As part of the meet, a musical programme Goinchya Mazhya Goinkaranno was held on the second day featuring Ulhas Buyao, Pallavi Buyao, Akshada Talaulikar, Ritvik Buyao, Nirmala De, Yatin Talaulikar and Vijay Gaitonde among the group members.This is the second edition of the meet which was a huge success last year and created a record of a 52 hour long session.

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The immeasurable benefits of exercise

Nivedita Dempo
Published Jul 17, 2016, 12:00 AM IST
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The immeasurable benefits of exercise

A few weeks back, a regular reader of my column walked into my fitness centre looking for something more than the usual weight loss. She was looking for a boost in her confidence. She felt unattractive and depressed. She wanted help. This made me think long and hard about the responsibility I shoulder as a fitness professional and the immeasurable benefits of exercise.We all know that exercise keeps us fit and healthy. But the benefits of exercise go far beyond that. In my…

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