Miscellany
Forgotten crop varietiesAmong the many indigenous crop varieties on the verge of disappearing is jowar, especially the variety that goes by the name gatti tene. Thanks to the appearance of varieties...
View ArticleCelebrating State's wildlife, culture
A wildlife video set to a patriotic melody penned by poet H S Venkateshamurthy, and collaborated by popular music director Ricky Kej and wildlife photographer and filmmaker Amoghavarsha,will be...
View ArticleFrom the pages of history
The 1920s marked the rise of Kannada journalism. 'Bhakta Bandhu', a monthly published from Koppal during 1919-21, is said to be the first Kannada newspaper of the H-K region.Srinivas Sirnoorkar traces...
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Mandya &the Canadian linkCanadian-born Lesli C Coleman, regarded as one of the 'makers of modern Mandya', worked in Mandya district of princely Mysore province from 1908 for more than 40 years....
View ArticleFor some Malnad magic
Korse is a tiny hamlet in Uttara Kannada district, while Yadakuria is an island-village in Chamarajanagar district. Even as Korse has seen positive action by way of a solar energy project, Yadakuria is...
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Deadly attack by fishPiranha 3-D' airs on October 31 at 11.08 pm on Star Movies. Matthew is out fishing in Lake Victoria, Arizona when an earthquake occurs. The lake floor breaks open, creating a...
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Filmi Fundas
'I don't consider kissing a taboo'Mahesh Bhatt isn't exactly known for the candy-floss nature of his movies — which is why it was surprising that his daughter, Alia, chose to make her...
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Lines depict a strong cause
Being sensitive to one's surroundings is an important part of every student's life. Many colleges in the City hold a variety of fests and competitions, with the aim of making students more aware of...
View ArticleSpreading the word about fest
The annual cultural fest of IIT Madras, Saarang, might be held in Chennai — but the students are trying hard to ensure maximum participation and spread awareness about the fest in the City. A...
View ArticleA whirlwind of activity
The fun and enthusiasm of the students of PESIT, South Campus, was pretty evident during their two-day techno-cultural fest Maaya. The fest had various events, which saw participation from various...
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A ticket to achieve something better
For some reason, the whole attitude towards engineering is rather a strange one. While students bend over backwards to snag seats in what they believe are the best institutions, this rarely translates...
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Looking at the organic world
Hasiru Outhana, a green exhibition to promote organic farming, was held at Suchitra Film Academy recently. The exhibition had on display a fine blend of organic delicacies, medicinal plants and more. A...
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A palette of pastel and gold
The third edition of the 'Jaguar Trousseau Week' recently took off at UB City with a grand opening night, which was attended by the who's who of the City. After a performance by Russian acrobats, the...
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The best of Bavaria
Lively tunes, picture-perfect costumes, copious amounts of beer and authentic German food — this is exactly what visitors at the 12th edition of Oktoberfest, held recently at the Vivanta by...
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No item song for Priyanka
There have been plenty of rumours that Priyanka Chopra will feature in an item number in Ekta Kapoor's 'Shootout at Wadala'. But the actress has brushed aside these claims, saying, "No, till now I am...
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'We're not here to win awards'
Nidhi Subbaiah has once again crossed over the boundaries to Bollywood for Sanjay Gadhvi's film Ajab Gazabb Love, after her role in the recent Paresh Rawal-starrer 'Oh My God'. Metrolife caught up with...
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An evening of chills and thrills!
A decade ago, Halloween wasn't exactly a day that most Bangaloreans marked off in their calenders. Today, though, the festival has morphed into a much-awaited event in the City — something...
View ArticleSenior hiring takes a hit, caution in job market: HeadHonchos.com
Hiring at senior levels in India Inc is likely to witness a mixed trend in the second of current fiscal, with 51 per cent organisations hinting at increasing headcount while the rest pointing at...
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Setting goals, setting them right
You know what you want? That's good, so for now you can continue with what you are doing and work on reaching your dream(s). You've cleared the first step and I'll chat with you next week, in case you...
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Long wait to find one's true loveIn Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, Chandni lives in Bhopal with her father and her school-going brother and sister, Anuj and Sandhya. She is a singer. She meets businessman Prem...
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