The kids take the stage!
In most schools, the annual day is perhaps the most-awaited event of the year — for students as well as parents. The students of East West Academy were excited about showcasing their talents,...
View ArticleFacing some tough questions
Adarsh Quest 2012' , a business quiz for management students, was recently held in the City. This inter-college quiz was organised by the students of SRN Adarsh College. More than 60 colleges...
View ArticleFriendly competition between classes
For any Christian institution, Christmas is one season that is celebrated in full spirit. And St Joseph's College of Art and Science is no different. From decorating the entire campus and putting up a...
View ArticleSelection of unusual items
Shopaholics of the City had one more reason to pay a visit to Chitrakala Parishat, which played host to 'Pause for A Cause', an exhibition-cum-sale of traditional textiles, fabrics, clothes, jewellery...
View ArticleSketches of the Italian landscape
Be it with their food, music, fashion or films, the Italians sure seem to know what they're doing — as was made visible at the Italian Film Festival that recently took place at Jayamahal...
View ArticleFast-fading arts on display
A three-day cultural festival was recently held at Ravindra Kalakshetra to mark the historic 60th anniversary of Bhavan Bengaluru Kendra. Interestingly, the auspicious juncture of Bharatiya Vidya...
View ArticleRecreating a classic tale
What better way to usher the season of Yuletide and spread the message of hope than music? Students of grade one to 12 of Asia Pacific World School revisited the classic 'Sound of Music' at their...
View ArticleTop ten picks
1Record warmth: This year has ranked among the nine warmest since records began more than 160 years ago, continuing a trend for the planet that is increasing the dangers of extreme weather events,...
View ArticleSome scars and a lot of balm
The year 2012 was a mixed bag in terms of conservation. While the official toll of tiger deaths has risen to 83, the IUCN has taken out Asiatic lions from the critically endangered category because of...
View ArticleCaving in to commerce
As the year draws to a close, Simon Romero takes a close look at one of Amazon's most stunning sights, caves and rock shelters that tell the tale of humans who lived here over 8,000 years ago. Sadly,...
View ArticleFlavour of Devanahalli
Chakkota, a juicy fruit which was once famous for its special taste, is now on the verge of extinction. Thanks to the real estate boom, farmers are losing farmlands Thousands of pomelo trees, which...
View ArticleHarnessing the power of fibre
The ubiquitous banana plant is a popular fruit crop grown in many parts of Karnataka. Besides banana fruit, other parts of the plant like its flower and stem are also used traditionally for cooking....
View ArticleHampi: A city set in stone
The intricately built towering temples, sprawling bazaars, musical pillars, the king's balance, elephant stables, the aqueducts and canals and imposing palaces stand testimony to Hampi's glory, writes...
View ArticleGanjam's famed church
Two km from Srirangapatna and to the east of this historic place is a quiet town called Ganjam, which takes its name from the Persian 'Ganj-i-am' meaning 'granary of the world'. Originally a prosperous...
View ArticleDetours that matter
For Lakshmi Sharath, this year, the journey was her destination. Join her on her sojourns across the State, as she offers insights into what makes some journeys special.Journeys are not just about...
View ArticleFilmi fundas.
'I am complicated'Sonam Kapoor hasn't exactly had the best run in Bollywood — in fact, most of her films have done very average business at the box office. However, the actress remains...
View ArticleTV Talk.
From the streets to the stage In 'Step Up', Mac, Skinny and Tyler leave a party to break into an art school. They damage many of the props there. The guard is about to catch them when Tyler helps the...
View ArticleTo the delight of the crowd
The students of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication are a creative lot, and always enthusiastic to take up a challenge or try something new. In keeping with this, a group of students from...
View ArticleScience can be captivating too
The department of biotechnology at the St Joseph's College of Arts and Science recently completed ten years. As part of the celebrations, the students along with the staff put up a series of artistic...
View ArticleGirls just wanna have fun...
It was all about celebrating womanhood at 'Eve's 2012', a fest for and organised by the young women of St Joseph's College of Commerce. Held by the Women's Council of the college, the fest had...
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