'The movie has nothing in excess'
Upendra may be one of the hottest selling names in Sandalwood. He has announced his next directorial venture. "The script and cast are still being finalised. But one of the posters has been released...
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'Horizon Series'The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in collaboration with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, will be presenting a bharatanatyam dance recital under the 'Horizon Series' on November...
View ArticleA matter of pride?
Grandeur has always been a major hallmark of any festival in the country, with people splurging on shopping and decorating their homes. On the eve of Deepavali, people take this a step further...
View ArticleA traumatic time for animals
As the countdown to Deepavali gets closer, the noise levels are rising slowly and steadily. What a lot of people tend to forget is that animals go through a very hard time during this festival, owing...
View ArticleBinge now, regret later
Deepavali is around the corner and all kinds of sweets are flooding the market. From barfis to pedas and mysore pak, the aromas have started to fill the air — people are binging on them and...
View ArticleA gift for everybody
The festival of lights brings with it a lot happiness, optimism as well as a wide array of gifts. The gifts that people exchange today have undergone considerable change — they include gift...
View ArticleSavouring sweet and tangy delights
Indulgence has become a big part of Deepavali and to cater to that, one can see a wide array of sweets and namkeen savouries displayed at various sweet stores in the City. While cashew nuts and...
View ArticleA little something to snack on
If you're ever near the M S Ramaiah campus and have time to spare, stop by at 'Little Bites', a small joint frequented by college students and priced to fit their budgets. Started exactly a year ago,...
View ArticleAdd spice to your palate
It H V Ramesh's passion for food and an eagerness to serve some authentic stuff that prompted him to start the New Prashanth Hotel in Jayanagar 4th Block, just behind the bus stand. The restaurant...
View ArticleAlluring expressions
A voyage towards the self through dance by Nrityanidhi, will be presented by 'Bouyancee' on November 11, 6.30 pm at Alliance Francaise. Nrityanidhi is a dance institution that focuses on creating...
View ArticleRing in prosperity!
Bhima Jewellers in Bangalore and Udupi is adding glitter to the festive season by offering a grand gala for consumers. 'Bhima 13th Anniversary and Diwali Bonanza' celebration is on at its various...
View Article'I get inspired when I am in my studio'
An impressive range of paintings (lithographs and water colours) by Akbar Padamsee were unveiled at Gallery Time and Space, in the City. The evening had Akbar's family, friends and well-wishers come in...
View ArticleDifferent communities, same flavour
People from across the country have their own special customs and traditions for the festivalThe streamers are up, the coloured lights are displayed, discounts and sales have hit the stores and the...
View ArticleA blast from Down Under
Oz Fest', the biggest Australian cultural festival to have ever been staged in India, was launched in Bangalore on Friday, kick-starting a series of interesting events that will go on till February...
View Article'It's fun unlimited!'
It's time for tinsel town to celebrate Deepavali as well. And actors, from all industries, just can't wait to take a break from their hectic schedule and spend quality time with their families....
View ArticleIn Heidiland
Our Swiss sojourn was replete with several highpoints — bustling cities, quaint towns, pristine lakes and of course, the all pervasive Alps with her mighty peaks and breathtaking landscape....
View ArticleMonsoon mystique
Aa laut ke aaja mere meet, tujhe mere geet bulate hain…this soulful song from the hit Hindi movie of the 1950s, Rani Roopmati, reverberates in the rain-heavy air of Mandu. Local balladeers...
View ArticleNot just a river...
Cruising down Egypt's River Nile, Hugh & colleen gantzer get a glimpse of the country's great heritage and mystical history The cruise was cosseting; history was a fabulous add-on. And what...
View ArticleThose good old days...
Children now are street smart, shrewd, sharp and clever. They do not bear vestiges of naivete, simplicity and innocence, like it was in the days of yore when we children were basically untouched by all...
View ArticleBamboos to Bareily
Walking down a crowded bazaar, I once heard a servant in a chicken shop address the owner in this manner, "Huzoor, that cockerel over there is getting naughtier by the day. If you permit me sir, may I...
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