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In search of a lost artefactRaiders of the Lost Ark' is set in 1936 and follows the story of Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford), a professor of archaeology. He goes to the jungles of South America...
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The song remains incompleteActress Katrina Kaif, who was looking forward to romancing her Jab Tak Hai Jaan co-star Shah Rukh Khan in a song sequence to be shot in Switzerland for their upcoming film,...
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There was a time when people suffering from an eating disorder, or a bout of insomnia, would shy away from mentioning the issue to anyone. But these days, these sorts of disorders aren't considered...
View ArticleModern style creeps into tradition
Traditional attire has always been synonymous with festivities. But there are many who prefer to wear western outfits like shorts, skirts and dresses during festivals. People in the City, however, feel...
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Ayaan Ali Khan and Amaan Ali Khan have often been compared to their father — Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan. However, they have created their own styles of interpreting music. The brother are often...
View ArticleA cry out of concern
Waste segregation has created problems not just in households but also for pourakarmikas, who play a crucial part in the process. The garbage collectors' grouse is that they haven't been given safety...
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Finding lost familyCatch Wasabi on AXN at 10 pm on November 3. Wasabi is a 2001 French action film, directed by Gérard Krawczyk and written and produced by Luc Besson. Hubert is a French...
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Inspired by reality Being inspired by real life incidents for movies is nothing new. First-time director Priya Belliappa will soon launch a movie based on the murder that took place in the year 2003....
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Sent back in timeArmy of Darkness' airs on MGM at 9 pm on November 3. In this sequel to the 'Evil Dead' films, a discount-store employee, Ash, is time-warped to a medieval castle, beset by monstrous...
View ArticleFrom France, with love
Vanessa-Mae, a prominent British violinist once said, "Violin playing is a physical art with great traditions behind it." And that is what the City witnessed, when Frédéric...
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There's a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events.Classical momentsShri Akhila Havyak Mahasbha Kala Vedike, in association with Cobalt Forum of Art and...
View ArticleFor good skin and hair
Winter is not far way and the unexpected rains too bring with them a certain chill in the air that calls for some extra care for the skin and hair. The cool weather definitely leaves one feeling good...
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Kick feet woes The rains are here again and so are foot problems. Blisters, heel pains, cracked heel and bad odour are some of the worries that the rain brings in. Here are a few tips to keep these...
View ArticleAn ultimate cinematic experience
Movie lovers in the City can look forward to the ultimate cinema experience, since PVR recently launched the first IMAX theatre at Forum Mall in Koramangala. The theatre was launched with the James...
View ArticleA treasure trove of culinary tips
The ever-smiling Tarla Dalal was here in the City for a special cookery session recently, with the ladies of the 'Round Table India' and 'Ladies Circle India'. Her energy was commendable and the speed...
View ArticleTwisted tales
American playwright Neil Simon would have been a happy man to see justice done to his play, 'The Good Doctor', which takes the audience inside the mind of Russian writer Anton Chekhov, who is known as...
View ArticleIn the world of spices
Friends Euro Restaurant in Koramangala, 7th Block has been around for the last 19 years and offers a unique experience. When you enter the small, dimly-lit eatery, you can't miss the aroma of spices...
View ArticleThe best of North and South
It's hard to find a restaurant that serves a wide variety of both South Indian as well as North Indian food. It's even rarer to find delicious food and large quantities of it at reasonable prices. For...
View ArticleScoring some brownie points
One can never say when an opportunity that can turn one's life around will come up. For Tanisha Christo, Nitin Kamath and Atul Saraff, the opportunity came knocking when they were just students of...
View ArticleFor a touch of royalty
The stories that emanate from the homes of royal families excited actor, director and now producer Roopa Iyer, who is directing and producing a bilingual film called Chandra. The film will have Tamil...
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