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'Sir, have you heard anything about my daughter?'
Young tribal girls in Odisha who are lured to Delhi with offers of jobs, often end up in the clutches of women traffickers, writes Sarada LahangirBirsi Munda, a tribal woman from Odisha's western...
View ArticleIt's all in black & white
If you are planning to give a new look to your house but can't think of the right theme,then Mala Ashok has some tips for you. Classical decor has always focused on black and white colours. For those...
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From 3D digital design to custom-made homeA London-based specialist architecture firm claims to be the first company in the world to digitally fabricate a custom-made home on site. The company has...
View ArticleLet there be LED light...
Opting for LED lights in place of traditional bulbs can save energy. Also, LEDs have a long operational life, writes Natasha MenezesLight emitting diode or LED makes use of solid state lighting such as...
View ArticleDesigning on a budget
If you don't have enough money to make your home beautiful, it's alright. In fact, it can be a blessing in disguise. Elaine Louie narrates the example of Milewski's who gave a touch of elegance to...
View ArticleBook Mountain opens in Netherlands
Almost ten years after the project began, a new public library described as "a magnificent shop window for knowledge, information and culture that unambiguously promotes the idea of reading day and...
View ArticleGardens that cast a spell
What goes into creating a modern garden? Surabhi Johri points out that growing grasses of various types, bamboos and willows can do the magic. The structure and composition of gardens have evolved over...
View ArticleAct smart; use rainwater
Water scarcity can be tackled if we make the best use of available resources. Rainwater harvesting is a great option, writes DBN Murthy A simple idea can fetch rich dividends. By harvesting rainwater,...
View ArticleThink before you buy
We need to be careful while investing money in buying a home. Several aspects need attention. A Dyuti offers some tips to help you make the right decision.Large hoardings advertising property launches...
View ArticleGrowing cult of DIY
Do-it-yourself is slowly becoming a key design mantra. Ruth Dsouza Prabhu attributes this trend to rising disposable incomes and the willingness to experiment.Husband-wife duo Roshitha Naik, a design...
View ArticleTv talk
The wild side of Africa Wildest Africa' is a celebration of Africa's most spectacular locations, showcasing the full African experience. The show journeys from the cradle of human civilisation to the...
View ArticleFilmi fundas
Has 'Munnabhai 3' been shelved? Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi were all set to visit America in the third part of the Munnabhai series - Munnabhai Chale Amerika. The trailer was launched amidst much...
View ArticleAll ears to synchronised sufi strains
The Rotary Bangalore Southwest recently treated Bangaloreans to an evening of soulful music at the Nimhans Convention Centre. Called Ishq Sufiyana, the event was in aid of children suffering from...
View ArticleHaving a nice time
The UK's dance kings, 'Above & Beyond' celebrated a pretty special occasion recently - they broadcast the 450th episode of their radio show and chose to do so live from the City. They were joined...
View ArticleA voice to cherish forever
Hindustani vocalist Pandit Jasraj inspired and delighted the audience as he performed at the Sangeeth Utsav-2012 held at Chowdiah Memorial Hall recently. The veteran musician was mesmerising despite...
View ArticleA study in subtle expressions
The saying, 'Dance like nobody is watching', was efficiently implemented by Aakash Odedra at Ravindra Kalakshetra during a recent dance extravaganza. The dance styles that were performed were...
View ArticleJust laugh aloud!
Australians are a happy and an extremely funny bunch, as was proven to anyone who was at Opus for the recent Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) Roadshow, a part of the ongoing 'Oz Fest'....
View ArticleTo tip or not to tip?
Every customer faces a bit of doubt after a meal in a restaurant — in terms of the tip. Leaving a tip is like an unsaid rule, considered a sign of showing one's appreciation for the service...
View Article'Acting runs in my blood'
Bollywood actress Esha Deol and her husband Bharat Takhtani were in the City recently for the launch of a wedding jewellery, — at the event, they even shared their seven promises of...
View ArticleNot a smooth ride
At first glance, a bicycle service at the Metro station may seem the way perfect to cover short distances. But with hardly any lanes available for cyclists in the City, this new scheme by the BMRCL...
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