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The monster on the road!
The BMTC bus drivers have long since made a name for themselves for all the wrong reasons. During the peak hours, on narrow roads, they drive rashly and overtake one another — sometimes,...
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Of books and modern love
Book lovers of the City gathered at the Bangalore International Centre to meet six Indian and Australian writers, who have embarked on a journey through the country with a treasure trove of books.'The...
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The spirit of jazz
Who says music can't be for a good cause? Recently, a concert called 'Musicians for Carlton — A Charity Event' was conducted at the Alliance Francaise de Bangalore. A host of the finest...
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TV Talk
On the wings of adventureUp!' is a charming animated movie, directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson. It revolves around an old, lonely man named Carl. When Carl had been young, he had met Ellie...
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Filmi fundas
'The audience is the barrier'Women may be active in show business like never before — but will they surpass the status Bollywood heroes enjoy? Never, says actress Bipasha Basu, who feels...
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Wizards at the computer
Students no longer shy away from being creative beyond the classroom — these days, they spend equal amounts of time coming up with ideas and projects of their own. With interest in phone and...
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Lighting up the day with enthusiasm
The International School of Management Excellence (ISME) celebrated Deepavali, the festival of lights, with pomp and grandeur recently. While the students and faculty were dressed in ethnic attire, the...
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A flurry of preparation
It's a busy month for the engineering students of the City as they are preparing for their examinations, which are due next month. While some have already begun their preparations, others are hoping to...
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An innovative approach
Quiz competitions are not often met with excitement by the students. But the five-day quiz fest that took place at BMS College of Engineering was unique. More than 10 departments from the college...
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Graceful moves to popular songs
In today's age, it's difficult to find time to look within oneself and find inner peace. But this is exactly what Nrityanidhi, a dance troupe, did at the Alliance Francaise recently.Called Dhwani, the...
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Old classics in a new light
The stories of the celebrated Russian author Anton Pavlovich Chekhov were portrayed in the play 'An Evening with Anton Chekhov', directed by Anmol Vellani. It was staged at the Ranga Shankara recently....
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The Academy of Music, Chowdiah Memorial Hall is organising the 'Academy of Music Chowdiah Awards' and 'K K Murthy Memorial Music Festival 2009' from November 21 to 25 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall as part...
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Magic in every note
The mobile phones were silenced and the curtains drawn open to a stage of artistes that were all set to enthrall the audience at 'Flights of Fantasy', held at Chowdiah Memorial Hall for the 16th year...
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Stepping ahead with an attitude
When it comes to trying out something different and innovative, Bangaloreans are the first to step forward. Not surprisingly, at 'Freeze 2012', a hip-hop festival which recently took place at St John's...
View ArticleChristmas release for Salman
Salman Khan's upcoming flick Dabangg 2 is all set for a Christmas release — and this is the second time the actor is releasing one of his films on the festive occasion. The first time around,...
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Spreading the cycle culture
After a hectic day at the office, a long ride on a bicycle will rejuvenate the mind and body," says mountain biker Gary Fisher, who was in town recently. In an interaction with Metrolife he poured his...
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'I want to focus on the game'
The gem of Kapurthala, in Punjab — golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar — was in town recently for a tournament. The hardworking sportsman has slowly and steadily climbed up the ladder of...
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A nightmare of a stretch
The Metro route from Indiranagar to Halasuru has become quite tough to travel — there is plenty of dirt and dust on this stretch, since huge mounds of soil have been dumped under the Metro...
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Caught between two suitorsTune in to Hungama on Zee Cinema at 9 pm on November 22. The story revolves around a young small-town girl Anjali who, in search of job, lands up in Mumbai — but she...
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'I look at figures in retrospect'These days, a film is called a success only if it crosses the much-hyped Rs 100-crore mark. But actor Aamir Khan, for one, does not hold with this philosophy. He feels...
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