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Splendid strains and steps
Kala Nadam-2012, this year's edition of the dance and music festival, saw a variety of programmes which left the audience mesmerised and longing for more. Held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the programme...
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A 'pav' lover's delight
If you go straight down the M S Ramaiah complex near BEL Road, a little past the compound wall on the right, stands Ganesh Pav Bajji cart, probably the best place in North Bangalore to have a...
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Delectable dishes to feast on
For a little over six years, Madurai Idly Shop has been a popular spot for breakfast-lovers residing in Koramangala. The tiny eatery serves steaming hot soft idlis with an array of chutneys and 'vadas'...
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Soak in the aroma of filter coffee
You could easily miss this tiny little joint on a busy stretch like the Kammanahalli Main Road, but you definitely can't miss the crowd in front of it. Get a little closer and you will find that it's a...
View ArticleFor trinkets, treats and fun
There might be a month to go until Christmas, but there's a distinct tinge of festivity in the air — decorations are surfacing, presents being selected and fresh bakes and other treats are...
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The bumpy ride continues...
Garbage is not the only issue that is bothering Bangaloreans, bad roads laden with potholes are as much a problem. Most of the major roads in the City have huge potholes which can often prove fatal if...
View ArticleAn SFX show all the way
Lang: Telugu (U/A)Film: DamarukamCast: Akkineni Nagarjuna, Anushka, Prakash Raj Director: Srinivasa ReddyDig into Damarukam if you swear by Nagarjuna. Sporting a well-toned, robust frame, he fits the...
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EdegaarikeKannada (U/A)Cast: Aditya, Atul Kulkarni, Achyut Kumar, AkankshaDirector: D Suman KitturAgni Sridhar brings yet another slice of his life as a don with Edegaarike, based on his book with the...
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When mischief turns serious
Kannada (U)Director: Yogaraj BhatRating: Above average DramaCast: Yash, Radhika Pandit, Neenaasam Satish and othersIntolerable pranks, cracks every few seconds, indefatigable energy, undercurrents of...
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Fumes and fury in Pele's playground
The hush of the night was broken only by the growls from the fiery cauldron. I stood under the stars, gazing at one of the world's most sacred sites, marked only by Nature's unbridled rage. It is here,...
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Rajasthan royale
A typical Rajasthani home is split into several levels, each having a function of its own or serving different members of the family. The mezzanine is often offered to the elderly as these keep warm in...
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Walling up history
Twenty-three years after the Berlin Wall was brought down, stuart forster explores the remnants of the Wall, and the stories its art reveals.People often think of exploring Europe as a summer...
View ArticleIt's all about Kanglish!
In my college, where the medium of instruction was English, nobody ever cared much for pronunciation. I grew up with no dilemma about whether to pronounce it as 'di-lemma' or 'dye-lemma'; but very...
View ArticleMan versus mobile
It looked innocuous enough, sitting there on the shelf in the showroom. Sleek, shiny, and smart. Who knew there would be an evil mind lurking beneath that cool exterior?The salesman stepped up with the...
View ArticleOn the tea trail
Preeti Verma Lal partakes in Sri Lanka's Trekurious Tea Tour, which revisits the origin of the country's tryst with tea, one that began at the door of Sir Lipton's bungalow."An iced tea soda carafe for...
View ArticleThe darkest hour
Winter of the worldKen FollettMacmillan2012, pp 818399The time frame for this historical novel is only 16 years. However, the 16 years from 1933 covers one of the most significant periods in history...
View ArticleStriking at terror
Counter StrikeEric Schmitt & Thom ShankerSt Martin's Griffin2012, pp 342499Eleven years after the 9/11 strike, the US is still after the perpetrators. Al Qaeda, the outfit that had masterminded the...
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Whispers from the wild: writings by ERC DavidarEdited by Priya DavidarPenguin, 2012, pp 345, 399Some people talk about nature, others listen to it. Listening can reveal wonders like how to befriend an...
View ArticleGlimpses of British Raj
'A Glimpse of an Empire' is an interesting record of how women, particularly aristocratic women, viewed British India, writes S Nanda kumar.A Glimpse of Empire is an account of the visit of Lilah...
View ArticleThe return of 'Rosemary's Baby'
The Criterion edition of a great modern horror classic, Rosemary's Baby, is just out. The picture and soundtrack have been given a new high definition treatment and from sheer familiarity from several...
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