How Budget will impact your financial plan?
So, you have begun your journey towards your long term goals with a well crafted financial plan. But financial plans are, by default, dynamic. That means you need to tweak your financial plan according...
View ArticleDon't mix insurance with your investments
There is a certain set pattern that most life insurance policy advertisements follow; the husband looks dubiously at his wife prior to signing on the dotted line of a life insurance policy, while the...
View ArticleDecoding LTCG tax
The reinstatement of the long-term capital gains (LTCGs) tax on listed securities has been creating a market buzz for quite some time now, especially after Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly stated...
View ArticleMusic and dance reviews
Swaralipi awards Smt B S Chandrakala was not only a vocalist but also a violinist, author, teacher and recipient of few awards. In her memory, the Bangalore Gayana Samaja conducts a music programme and...
View ArticleThe everyday in the grandeur of Badami
As we are constantly bombarded with images and ideas, it is rare in our age to be confronted with a picture of the unfamiliar. The worlds hyperlinked advancement has meant greater accessibility for...
View ArticleOf creative empowerment
A group of youngsters between 16 and 30 years are sitting in neat rows and making a variety of paper bags. Some women are making files using banana fibre, while the sound of sewing machines is heard...
View ArticleDivinity crafted in wood
Karnataka is known for its multifarious temples and the legends associated with them. The temples are not only places of worship, but centres of artistic expression through which the gods and goddesses...
View ArticleThe rite of sacred bath
Hordes of pilgrims and devotees are flocking to the summit of a rocky hill, the higher one of two hills adjoining a small town in Hassan district, called Shravanabelagola. There, within a walled...
View ArticlePhysicists create 'Star Wars'-style 3D projections
Daniel Smalley has long dreamed of building the kind of 3D holograms that pepper science fiction films. But watching inventor Tony Stark thrust his hands through ghostly 3D body armour in the 2008 film...
View ArticleClues to the origin of heavy elements
Just over 300 years ago, in late 1717, the price of gold was first standardised by Sir Isaac Newton. It continues to be the economic standard to this day. In the form of gold coins and later as backing...
View ArticleNature Bytes
Turning garden waste into fuel As garden owners are fond of keeping their gardens clean, they often trim the overgrowth and remove fallen leaves, twigs and other biomass. The garden waste that is...
View ArticleWorking closer to nature
In the early 1900s, ornithologist Frank M Chapman, from the National Audubon Society, USA, proposed a new holiday tradition - the Christmas Bird Census, encouraging people to count birds during the...
View ArticleMany animals can count, some better than you
Every night during breeding season, the male túngara frog of Central America will stake out a performance patch in the local pond and spend unbroken hours broadcasting his...
View ArticleScience Snippets
A suitcase-sized satellites big image of earth Recently, a satellite called Iceye-X1 hitched a ride into orbit aboard an Indian rocket. Its about the size of a suitcase and has already sent its first...
View Article'My sisters are my best friends'
She has become one of the most sought-after singers in Bollywood today. Her grace, stage presence and her style statement is something that most of her fans admire. Neeti Mohan, who rose to fame with...
View ArticleMobile diaries, then and now
The mobile phone changed my life forever. I remember the time I purchased my first mobile phone. I bought a chunky second-hand Nokia 3310 phone with my pocket money during my final year of graduation....
View ArticleMaximalism is in
If youre a person who follows fashion, minimalism has been haunting you for at least the last four years. Every time you open Instagram, you came cross yet another clean, all-white outfit. Whether you...
View ArticleTrending: Glossy eyes, glossy lips
If you are looking forward to dressing up for a special occasion, the most important aspect is to get the perfect kind of makeup. With glossy lips and eyelids emerging as a favourite on the runway,...
View ArticleIndia's first silent LGBT film gave Jitin a breakthrough
They say that life is a matter of choices. Leaving a secure banking job of eight years to pursue acting was one of his choices. Leaving his hometown of Delhi to try his luck in Mumbai was another one....
View ArticleParties taught me cooking
Ive always been obsessed with food but I never knew that I could cook till I started living on my own. When I was growing up, I loved watching my mother and grandmother cook and create delicious...
View ArticleHow to personalise your V-Day gifting
Chocolates, teddy bears and roses are routine gifts. Couples are now taking of experiential gifts. The choices are many: from a package with handpicked items put in a pretty little box to a day out. As...
View ArticleCops say talking, walking okay, but no PDA please
As couples look forward to spending time at the citys parks and malls on Valentines Day, police are busy preparing to increase security. T Suneel Kumar, the city police commissioner, said, "We will be...
View ArticleReal love from reel life
Actor-couples reveal what brought them together, and look back on the high and low points of their relationship.Upendra and Priyanka It is a little over 14 years since Upendra and Priyanka were...
View ArticleReady to sell your trash?
With a tagline that says Its easy being Green, it is not hard to decipher Khalibottles agenda. The web-based startup is a platform for individuals and corporates to sell their trash; a unique...
View ArticleIn sync with tranquillity
I love South Indian food. I was very excited when I moved to Bengaluru," says Esha with a giggle, when asked about her bond with the city. Esha Savla is one of the latest entrants to namma ooru. Having...
View ArticleBulletin Board
Lecture on comets M P Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, in collaboration with British Council, will be hosting a special lecture on the topic Comets by Professor Ian Wright from the Open...
View ArticlePrepare a strong resume
Dear Madam,I am a second year BA student with Political Science, Economics and Journalism as my subjects. I want to pursue my Masters in Journalism abroad. I am confused about the choice of...
View ArticleInnovating for a better world
The United Nations has rolled out a framework of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that needs to be achieved by 2030. These goals have been formed to end poverty, reduce inequalities and address...
View ArticleHow to overcome exam anxiety
With exams around the corner, it is common for students to feel apprehensive and stressed. While some students are adept at handling the stress, some may not be able to shake it off. A reason for this...
View ArticleThe transition from school to pre-university
The transition from school to pre-university college (PUC) is never smooth for students as they miss many things they were familiar with in school. At the same time, PUC is a crucial stage for students...
View ArticleStaying motivated in a virtual classroom
We live in a digital society. Todays youngsters inhale and exhale technology like the air we breathe. Traditional classrooms have accepted and adopted smart classrooms with grace. Honestly, we would be...
View ArticleThe majestic Kudremukh
As soon as my family I get a long weekend, we take a break from our daily routines. Weve been to Chikkamagaluru but Kudremukh is one of the best places we have visited in Karnataka.We started from home...
View ArticleFundraising to support menstrual hygiene
World of Women (WOW) screened the Bollywood film Pad Man on Tuesday at PVR Vega City, Bannerghatta Road, to raise funds and spread the message of menstrual health.Guests, donors and well-wishers were...
View ArticleLife in a telephone exchange in the 70s
This picture of the operative staff in the trunk exchange of Bangalore Telephones was taken in 1972 when I was the officer-in-charge. They were employed to put through trunk calls manually as the...
View ArticleOn my pinboard
Actor Rakshit Shetty made his debut into Sandalwood with Nam Areal Ondina. The film Simple Agi Ondh Love Story got the actor noticed. He essayed the role of Richard Richie Anthony in Ulidavaru...
View ArticleHeartbroken and abused, at least 60 seek help every day
Facebook and WhatsApp are aggravating relationship problems in a big way, say counsellorsParihar Vanitha Sahayani, the family helpline run by the police, and the Family Counselling Centre get about 60...
View ArticleThis year, the odds are in favour of real estate sector
Quikr Homes recently conducted a comprehensive survey to capture the perceptions and expectations of builders on the real estate regulatory authority act (RERA) and goods and services tax (GST) in...
View ArticleSmart water meters, the need of the hour
There is a growing water crisis across the world, evident through the droughts in summers. As rivers are drying up, there are millions of people who have no access to fresh water in the country as...
View ArticleThe quirky bench
A decade ago, benches were an integral part of our homes and schools. Gradually, they receded into the background. However, they are making a comeback now. They are quite the simple interior element...
View ArticleMighty & tall it stands
Fabrication of the facade of the new 365.5-metre Kucuk Camlica television tower in Istanbul, Turkey, is now underway. The facade of this £36 million structure was designed by UK-based...
View ArticleRenuka vs Modi is no laughing matter
They say life is better when you are laughing. Not in the Parliament though. Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury cackled loudly during Prime Minister Narendra Modis Rajya Sabha speech last week, when he...
View ArticleOn the walk of life
Sandalwood actor Kiran Srinivas began his career on the small screen withPaanch 5 Wrongs Make A Right. He was noticed for his character of Dev in 24. The actor is remembered for his performance in...
View Article'I would like to do a romantic film'
Fondly called Lady Bruce Lee of Sandalwood, actor Ayesha Habib, is remembered for her hard-core action sequences. Her kicks and punches in films like Chennamma IPS and Bhairavi IPS had become a...
View Article'Our music is a mix of musical cultures'
They play traditional jazz instruments with great skill but theyre far from being a jazz band. Which is why a name like NoJazz makes perfect sense.One of the most sought-after bands in France, NoJazz...
View Article'For us, all members of the audience are VIPs'
Lavish settings, fabulous music, ornate costumes - the world of opera is a trip to fantasy world. The Navrasa Duende Global Carnival is bringing this art form to India, giving the audience a chance to...
View ArticleHere! All you wanted to know about Priya's wink
Priya Prakash Varrier, now described as the national crush, had no clue her spontaneous wink during the shooting of a song would become such a sensation. She hadnt expected she would be targeted by...
View ArticleSourav Roy wants to create something new for audience
After completing his graduation, Sourav Roy started working for a mobile service provider company. His dad warned him that he wasnt meant to do a 9 to 5 job.It took him seven months to realise that and...
View ArticleCan't turn off video-streaming sites? You could be addicted
Binge-watching video-streaming sites such as Netflix and Amazon Prime is a new addiction. The sites also stream series running into multiple episodes. Young people say it is hard to stop watching a...
View ArticleFighting depression one alphabet at a time
Depression is a serious mental health disorder that many around us are trying to overcome. While many have started talking about it, there are still some who need some more support.Thats why The Live...
View ArticleAn American holiday
It was the fall of 2017. My husbands scheduled business trip to the USA coincided with my daughters midterm school vacations and we planned for a family holiday.All our weekends in August were spent...
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