Ambiguous animation
It may not be a discovery that ordinary objects of importance and long-term handling drawn from around intimate as well as public spaces become somewhat invested with sensations, intuitions and...
View ArticlePromising vocalist
The Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha conducted the Annual Hanuman Jayanthi with vocal (both Karnatic and Hindustani) and instrumental music concerts at the Malleswaram Sri Rama Mandira, last week.Sriram...
View ArticleCount of arthropods in world's jungles
Count of arthropods in world's junglesFor two years, entomologists hoisted themselves up in cranes amid the towering trees of the Panamanian tropics. They glided along treetops harnessed to a...
View ArticleMistletoe magic
A study has shown that if the mistletoe is eradicated, an entire woodland community vanishes, including bird species. The study also points out that the number of bird species has increased marginally...
View ArticlePower to the tiger
Tourism is the main tool to make conservation sustainable. The lifting of the ban on tourism in core areas brings a sigh of relief. Traffic needs to be regularised, not banned. If we want to save the...
View ArticleSNIPPETS
Zinc to counter jellyfish venomYears ago, Angel Yanagihara had a painful encounter with Hawaiian box jellyfish while swimming in Waikiki. So began a quest to identify the toxins in the creature's venom...
View ArticleA nuclear flash point
Recent reports suggest that during the heydays of the Cold War, the United States planned to bomb the moon so that the nuclear flash would intimidate rival powers. In reality, the gravitational...
View ArticleFilmi fundas...
Something new for EmraanIn his last few movies, Emraan Hashmi has made a conscious attempt to break away from his stereotype and showcase his mettle as an actor. And it seems that he's taking this...
View ArticleNature's zombies
The knowledge that parasites can manipulate their hosts is old. A recent study shows how viruses, fungi, protozoans, wasps and a vast number of other parasites can control the brains of their hosts and...
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Unexpected developmentsPeter's Friends' stars Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh and Imelda Staunton. The movie is directed by Kenneth Branagh. After ten years, a witty young...
View ArticleThe road ahead
TRAVEL If travel is very much part of your agenda this year, B V Prakash has ten places in Karnataka you must not miss out on. Om BeachThis beach is one of the pristine beaches of the State close to...
View Articlemiscellany
Belgaum's gloryOn the outskirts of Belgaum, near the CBT (Central Bus Station) and the Kotekere water tank is the historical Belgaum Fort. This fort was built by Jaya Raya who had aligned with the...
View ArticleRepercussions of late nights
For many years now, the late-night culture has been a major part of any college student's life. The reasons, of course, vary from person to person — from the completion of assignments due the...
View ArticleA season to spend together
Several colleges in the City celebrated Christmas in their own unique style. While some of them held week-long celebrations, complete with different competitions, others conducted a one-day programme,...
View ArticleLegend of the white pond
Mookonda Kushalappa charts the history of the Gangas in southern Karnataka. Jainism gained a foothold in the State during their reign. Karnataka is home to many Jain centres, the most important among...
View ArticleUnited in support of women
The students of Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), in collaboration with Electronic City Industrial Association (ELCIA), located in Electronic City, organised a...
View ArticleWhatz on?
'CMS Festival''CMS Festival', a month-long fest which includes theatre, culture, media and management programmes, will be conducted by Jain University from January 5 to 31. While many of the programmes...
View ArticleFrom here & there
A bright idea|Young scientists from a primary school at Kancharagatti in Haveri district, Praveen Gabbagadi, Kavitha Kuruvatthi, Akkamma Baarki, Priyanka Harijana, Mamatha Sabannavar have come up with...
View ArticleFor that healing touch
Mallappa, a peon who has retired from government service is suffering from cancer and his wife is diabetic. He was being treated at the Kidwai Institute of Oncology in Bangalore until recently, but...
View ArticleNotes that cut across boundaries
For a calm evening of classical music, away from the City's fast-moving life, Sugama Sangeeta — an initiative by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the Infosys Foundation — was held...
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