Art reviews
Tangible elusiveness A part of "Affidavit", the exhibition by Bharathesh G.D. at Bar1 (May 12 to 14), one faced on entering the space was meant, as the title suggested, to only document or merely...
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Soothing ragas for the soul
Well-known classical singer Nagaraj Rao Havaldar took the stage at the Ananya Sabhangana, Malleswaram recently to present a Hindustani recital to the music-lovers of the City. Accompanied by MNagesh on...
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Sustainable mantras from Prof ChanakyaProfessor Hoysala Chanakya from the Centre of Sustainable Technologies, attached to the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), is dressed in jeans and a...
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Interfere at your own peril
The notion of connecting fragmented habitats so wildlife have access to critical habitat has been gaining ground. But, disease ecologists say it may also spread disease. Research on wild systems will...
View ArticleTrouble with tourism
A solar heating system, water recycling unit or use of paper bags has become reason enough for establishments to lay claim to the eco-tourism label. True benefits to the environment and society will...
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What's that organ in whales?The group of whales called rorquals gulp vast amounts of water, then expel it through their comblike baleen plates to filter out millions of fish for consumption in seconds....
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Revisiting the exoplanet puzzle
Is Fomalhaut B a star or a planet? That's the question that has been on many planet hunters' minds since the mid-80s. The latest round of Hubble Space Telescope observations could help resolve the...
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TV Talk
Friends with benefitsHBO presents 'No Strings Attached' on June 5 at 9 pm. Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher play life-long friends Emma and Adam who almost ruin everything by having sex one morning....
View ArticleOf immobilising radioactive waste
The disposal of nuclear waste has been a point of debate for years now. With every reactor built, the need for safe disposal increases, writes S Ananthanarayanan Plutonium is a radioactive element that...
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Malleswaram's famed templeKaadumalleswara temple, a small but beautiful Shiva temple is one of the historic structures of Bangalore. The locality of Malleswaram got its name from this temple. The...
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A conquerer of hearts
June 4 was the 128th birth anniversary of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, whose people-friendly policies won him much acclaim and respect. Ravindra Bhat profiles this people's king.Mysore has several...
View ArticleA shoulder to lean on
The Vasantha Ratna Foundation for Art supports the families of martyrs, both financially and socially. The Foundation recently conducted a camp for wives and children of martyred soldiers. A special...
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Filmi Fundas
An interesting offering Mallika After giving Mallika Sherawat her hit item number Mayya Mayya in Guru and choreographing Vivek Oberoi in Yuva, dance master Brinda is teaming up with the duo once again...
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Charming KudumalaiIf you are in Bangalore, don't miss the magnificent Kudumalai temple, about 90 km from the City on the Old Madras Road, just 12 km before Mulbagal. The temple here has a huge Ganesha...
View ArticleSaving precious fuel
With the concept of 'Go Green' catching up rapidly, many educational institutions and firms have been adhering (or at least trying to adhere) to green initiatives in the coastal districts of the...
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A show of creativity
The students of different departments at HKBK College of Engineering got a chance to display the best of their skills recently in a project exhibition, where they exhibited their knowledge of advanced...
View ArticleBack to Nature
An artist-thinker from Shimoga, a Mysorean who is the founder of a software firm and a tax consultant from Gulbarga, all have one thing in common. Their passion for the environment and sustainable...
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The tricks of the trade
The programme, which lasted for two days, was attended by a few industrialists and talented businessmen, who could effectively help inspire and educate the students on various tricks of the trade. The...
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Surging ahead with confidence
About 160 odd students of the MBA batch of Presidency College graduated in style in a colourful event held at a hotel in the City recently. Wearing blue blazers, red ties and well-polished shoes, the...
View ArticleThrough the life of a legend
It was time for a walk down the memory lane at the 'Dr Rajkumar Souharda Prashasti' award ceremony, held recently. An award, popularly known as the Appaji Souharda Prashasti, is given to members of the...
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