Protector of forests
In Jharkhand's Saraikela-Kharsawan, Chami Devi Murmu is becoming something of a phenomenon by saving forests that were depleted by the timber mafia, writes Saadia Azim.Chami Devi Murmu, 42, is fondly...
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Much more than danceNach Baliye was always one of the most popular dance reality shows on television— and now that it's returning after four years, it's all set to get bigger, better and much...
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Sushant under spotlightAnushka Sharma seems to be creating controversy after controversy these days. Just recently, the actress lashed out at her competition (read: Deepika Padukone), advising other...
View Article'The music scene in Bangalore is big'
For the last 19 years, singer-songwriter Nischay Parekh has been on the look out for the soundtrack of his life — which he came to showcase recently at NH7 Weekender. Metrolife caught up with...
View ArticleGetting to know the place
It takes a lot of courage to adapt to the culture and way of life of a different country. But this is exactly what Eric La Vertu, the consul of France in the City, has managed. He has been here for...
View ArticleLet the clothes do the talking
Just over 18 months old, Wh is a young, vibrant brand that likes to keep things simple. The brand stands for all things feminine. It has never believed in making outfits for women of a particular age...
View ArticleTrinkets from across the globe
Most vacationers have a penchant for picking up local trinkets on their trips — but for many, this pastime is forgotten once the holiday is over. For Karishma Rao, however, it was the...
View Article'Everything here has its own charm'
Expatriates love Bangalore for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, salubrious environment, food and people. Thomas Teo, an expat from Singapore, shares his experiences here. For Thomas Teo and his wife, Molly...
View Article'I want to get back into shape'
Actress-turned-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, who has been busy making her films' heroines look beautiful, says she now wants to devote time to get back into shape."I want to get back into shape... not for a...
View Article'Tags have never mattered to me'
For an actor, venturing beyond one's on-screen 'image' is always a risk. These sort of roles raise a lot of curiosity and are also a big gamble as it's impossible to predict whether fans will accept...
View ArticleA true depiction of the season
No Christmas is complete without a crib. Available in all shapes and sizes, cribs try to recreate the scene of Christ's birth in Bethlehem with a lot of fervour. Churches, colleges, malls and many...
View ArticleSmile, and say Android
A new breed of cameras incorporates elements of the cellphone and comes with app icons and Wi-Fi hotspots, says David Pogue.Android camera." Wow, that has a weird ring, doesn't it? You just don't think...
View ArticleSmart sensors to build clever machines
The year-end prediction lists from technology companies and research firms are -- let's be honest -- in good part thinly-disguised marketing pitches. These are the big trends for next year, and --...
View ArticleApps to spread the season's cheer
It's the holiday season, and I'm so jam-packed with cheer that it doesn't matter that I'll be spending the holidays on a beach in a country where the chances of a white Christmas - weather I always...
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The best of YouTubeYouTube has compiled a list of top 10 online videos of 2012. Six of them are music videos, led by Psy of the Gangnam fame, who has clocked an earth shattering one billion views on...
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TimeScaleIf you are trivia buff here is an interesting app for you. TimeScale lists unconventional anniversaries such as the 10000th day or the 1 Billionth second and so on from the date you enter. So...
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Revealing contrarinessThe World Upside Down, the photographic exhibition by the French conceptual artist Philippe Ramette brought to Sumukha by the Alliance Francaise (December 8 to 20), conjured a...
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Karnatic music in HarmonicaOn Friday, connoisseurs witnessed a different kind of concert at Dr H N Kalakshetra, Jayanagar. Of course, it was announced as 'Karnatic classical music'! But the instrument...
View ArticleI wish Anushka Sharma well, Says Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone has been in the news of late — not just because of her upcoming film, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, opposite ex-flame Ranbir Kapoor — but also because of her supposed...
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Strange turn of eventsCatch Kaali — Ek Punar Avatar on December 25 at 8 pm on Star Plus. In this episode of the show, Pankhi advises Vani to come back home, as they do not know how Keshav's...
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