Relating stories
Bollywood might have etched kathak as a dance form of the courtesans in cinematic memory, but this appropriation of the Indian classical dance form is like a speck from a huge repertoire. The purpose...
View ArticleThe magic of hands
Alfred Stieglitz's iconic image of Georgia O'Keefe's hands takes the spotlight in the upcoming Sotheby's auction this week in New York, writes Giridhar Khasnis.It was in 1916 that legendary...
View ArticleThe romantic socialist
"Though I have leftist leanings, I can never deny the Almighty" — This was a statement by Salil Chowdhury which never went well with Indian Marxists. Deeply influenced by the IPTA movement,...
View ArticleClash of the titans
Thick Friends in real life, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, the two top stars of Tamil cinema, are always viewed as competitors in the box-office. Their styles Are different, their ideas are different...
View ArticleSetting a tall order
Robert De Niro is a fine actor who has, over the last four decades, amassed a body of work marked by seriousness and attention to detail that was there from the start, concludes A O Scott, after a...
View ArticleMusic review
A mixed fareIt is the second of four albums named 'Uno!', 'Dos!', 'Tre!' and 'Quatro'. Following its predecessor's pop punk style, 'Dos!' was billed as Green Day's take on garage rock. But it is quite...
View ArticleBizarre science finds
Dark Matters is a programme on Discovery Science that focuses on fascinating moments in scientific research, where individuals pushed the boundaries knowingly or unwittingly, in order to achieve a...
View ArticleWinning melody
After years of struggle, the music composer duo of Sajid-Wajid tasted success. Talking about their future projects, they tell Rajiv Vijayakar that they hope to keep the momentum going.It's been a long...
View ArticleBig fat festival hamper
With Italian crystal Ganeshas and Chinese diyas now being the new accessories for the big fat Indian festival hamper, our gifting is going global, glitzier and gaudier, opines Chetna Keer.Festival...
View ArticleA gold in Nelson's sight
While driving to the Atlanta airport last Wednesday, Adam Nelson may have won a gold medal in the shot put at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.In what could amount to one of the more peculiar...
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Combined effort is crucial for infiltration
Trying to win a chess game is not about trying to invade and infiltrate the enemy territory at any cost. Solo sojourns into enemy territory do not help and all the pieces have to combine together for...
View ArticleRiding on team spirit
Scottish champs Celtic have shown the way forward for wealthy clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City .The triumph of Celtic and the elimination of Chelsea on the final night of Champions League group...
View ArticleDedication the key to Bryant's longevity
In case you have followed the action in NBA, you know that Kobe Bryant became the youngest NBA player to score 30,000 points after dropping 29 last week in a victory over the New Orleans Hornets. Only...
View ArticleCook of the top order
The England captain has played well within his limitations to emerge as a relentless run machine .Alastair Cook bats in his private universe these days, where his focus is completely on constructing...
View ArticleTV Talk..
At the wrong place at the wrong timeCatch 'Mr Magoo' on Zee Studio at 8.35 pm on December 10. Mr Magoo (played by Leslie Nielsen) has poor eyesight but his vanity would not allow him to wear glasses....
View ArticleFilmi fundas
'I don't want to pressurise Aarav'Actor Akshay Kumar may be one of the biggest stars in Bollywood but that doesn't mean he wants his son, Aarav, to follow in his footsteps. The actor says he has no...
View ArticleThe intricacies of a relationship
It's rare to find a play which is so well-woven and rehearsed that it comes across as a peek into the daily lives of a couple — completely natural and without the sense of self-consciousness...
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Stylish and urban designs
What you just cannot miss about the clothes from Arrow is the perfection that the brand has in design, cut and colour. It keeps pace with the changing tastes of young people and gives them exactly what...
View Article'There are cows and goats everywhere'
Expatriates love Bangalore for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, salubrious environment, food and people. Jenny Adlem, an expat from the UK, shares her experiences here.When Jenny Adlem left Bristol in the...
View ArticleMore than just child's play
For every little girl, dolls are a source of imagination and companionship. It was the same for Meerabhai Jadav but she never thought that one day, these dolls would end up bringing her peace and...
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