When SRK is the 'new' Raj Kapoor
Despite the numerous hurdles obstructing the pleasure of viewing Indian films, they have not completely lost their appeal for Russian viewers, as indicated by the appearance of a satellite channel...
View ArticleViva Santana!
Carlos Santana weaves magic with his guitar, making listeners experience a new musical high every time they listen to him. Joel premkumar meets the legendary guitarist and comes away impressed.The...
View ArticleOn the drum beat
During my visit to Sri Lanka, one thing that struck me bold and bright, like the sun and sand in the place, was the native love for music. It didn't take me long to realise that music plays a very...
View ArticleWeaves of warmth
Most of the popular sites define kantha as a "type of embroidery popular in Bangladesh and West Bengal" and that it is "generally practiced by rural women", neither of which is correct. Kantha...
View ArticleIn the limelight
American sculptor Melvin Edwards is a pioneer whose early success helped open the door for a younger generation of African-American artists, writes Carol Kino."Walk around, but don't hurt yourself,"...
View ArticleMaking the impossible, possible
A Naomi Watts character is taking it easy, and that seems weird. In the first scenes of The Impossible, Watts is on vacation with her movie family, poolside at a tropical Thai resort. But within...
View ArticleAll about eve
Cinema is no different because it reflects life, albeit in different ways, some entertaining, some dark and depressing. Traditions linger, and this too is mirrored in our films. But as women step out...
View ArticleIn love with love
Rajiv Vijayakar speaks to acclaimed actor Shah Rukh Khan on what he thinks of love, his relationship with his female co-stars, and his latest film with Yash Chopra, 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'.He's Shah Rukh...
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Risky hourIt's quite possible that your idea of fun isn't wrestling the alligators. Well, that's the kind of thinking that keeps Gator Boys busy. Follow the death-defying exploits of Paul Bedard and...
View ArticleJockeying to fame
DJ Suketu is the name that one recalls immediately as far as remixes are concerned. A pro in disc jockeying, he released his first album '440 Volts' in 2002. His single, Pyar Zindagi Hai, entered the...
View ArticleNotes from a singer
Srabanti Chakrabarti speaks to Sowmya Raoh, the voice behind many a hit song in Bollywood, including the latest 'Dreamum wakeupum'.If you are asked to recollect a song that you have hummed in the...
View ArticleBuilding bridges
India is a land of contrasts. While one half of the country is trapped in tradition, the other half straddles tradition and modernity with elan. This divide cannot be bridged in a hurry. The 'work in...
View ArticleAparajith gears himself up for the long haul
Baba Aparajith can easily get lost in a crowd but on a cricket field, it is his ability as an all-rounder that stands him apart.The wiry 18-year-old shot to fame after coming up with fine performances...
View ArticleSeeking that big stamp
Lionel Messi needs a World Cup success to be placed in the company of a Pele or a Diego Maradona.After accomplishing so many things, Lionel Messi is now down to the small numbers that define greatness....
View ArticleTargeting the American market
Once a Formula One wasteland, the United States is suddenly being viewed as a land of promise for the world's glamour circuit with F1 commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone calling for up to three races...
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Defending in active mode
Most beginners think that a good defence in a chess game means positioning the pieces around the King or trying to support a piece or pawn at any cost. Defence however can also be an active one where a...
View ArticleFederer fire burns bright
Pierre Paganini, the Swiss master's fitness coach, throws light on the ways that keep the champ going.It was the year in which Roger Federer refused to fade away, when he won another Wimbledon and...
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TV Talk
Danger under the waterBlack Water' stars Diana Glenn, Maeve Dermody, Andy Rodoreda, Ben Oxenbould and Fiona Press. The movie is based on the story of Grace, her boyfriend Adam and her younger sister...
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Filmi fundas
'I don't want to get delusive'Anushka Sharma might be riding high right now on the success of Jab Tak Hain Jaan — it isn't every newcomer, after all, who gets launched and then associated...
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Going military this season
The latest autumn-winter collection is inspired by the military trend. So, one can find tees with army-inspired graphics, artistically dyed shirts as well as T-shirts in colours like olive green,...
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