Lalbagh, a gift the British declined
It took just four months for the then Governor General of India, Lord Hastings, to decline the gift given by a military paymaster, Major Gilbert Waugh, in 1819. The gift in question was Bangalore's...
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Christmas with the familySome Girls' stars Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Connelly, Sheila Kelley, Lance Edwards, Lila Kedrova and Florinda Bolkan. In this film, an American college student spends Christmas...
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Sonakshi goes glamourousSonakshi Sinha might have enjoyed her fair share of box-office success but in the process, the curvy actress seems to have fallen into one of tinsel town's biggest traps...
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HINDIDabangg 2 (U/A): Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 5.10 pm, 7.35 pm, 10 pm; Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10 am, 12.30 pm, 3 pm, 5.30 pm, 7.50 pm, 10 pm; Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 10 am,...
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The two-day 'Taxation Law Moot and Conference', held at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), concluded on a high note with Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) in Raipur bagging...
View ArticleDetailed analysis of a current topic
The issue of foreign direct investment has been a hot topic for a while now, especially among the City's student community. There has been no dearth of on-campus discussions on the pros and cons of the...
View ArticleThe importance of self-defence
The gang rape incident in Delhi has surely evoked strong sentiments in the City. From wearing black clothes to holding candlelight marches, youngsters are showing their solidarity to women's safety by...
View ArticleA plethora of emotions
Different stories looped together with laughter and drama made the play 'California Suite', which was staged at the Alliance Francaise recently, stand out.Put together by Playtonik Productions and...
View ArticleRevisiting the sweet past
Gaata Rahe Mera Dil - Romance in the Golden Era', a musical programme was presented by Chennai-based 'Divine Mother Society' to a 1,000-strong audience at Chowdiah Hall recently. The audience were...
View ArticleBeautiful adaptation of a poem
Maha-Maya, the centenary celebrations of U S Krishna Rao, saw one of the most renowned dancers of the country coming down to the City. Odissi dancer Sonal Mansingh floored Bangaloreans with her grace...
View ArticleStories presented through movement
Mythili Anoop recently depicted the beauty of mohiniyattam as part of the Every Friday Cultural Evening Programme held at the Yavanika Hall. She was accompanied by Nagaraj on mridangam, Vivek Krishna...
View ArticleThe jewels in the crown
The Joyalukkas Group has chosen four superstars as their brand ambassadors to connect with the four key regions Joyalukkas jewellery chain is spread across. The brand endorsement complements and puts...
View Article'I was seen more at events than films'
In a short time, actress Ramya Barna has surely made a mark in the Kannada film industry. With movies like Pancharangi, Lifeu Ishtene, Anarkali and the box-office Tulu hit Oriyadori Asal, Ramya has...
View ArticleFlouting the rules with impunity
The Delhi gang rape case has sparked off many concerns among Bangaloreans, especially in terms of the safety on private modes of transport. One of the main demands that the commuters have made is the...
View Article'We don't treat women as commodities'
The Bhatt camp may have delivered bold content in their movies like 'Murder', Jism, Raaz, but veteran film-maker Mahesh Bhatt insists they have never treated women as commodities in their films. "I...
View ArticleThe distorted picture!
Time and again, the objectification of women, be it in mainstream cinema or any form of popular culture, and its impact has been questioned. The Delhi gang rape has raised a storm yet again. There is...
View ArticleWhen escapism replaces hardwork
Balancing Act Your child needs to cross a delicate hanging bridge between effort and achievement, writes Felicity Gibson. At the end of this past academic year, the achievement of two of our students...
View ArticleBeyond convention
Facets Neelima Kamrah explores the benefits of Multiple Intelligence Theory in our education. Each child is like the other child. At the same time each child is unlike other child as well. This is...
View ArticleThe road from college to cabin
Creating the right impression on the first day of the job is vital, says V Pradeep Kumar. Recently, a student asked me, "Sir, what should I be doing in the first few days of my first job?" The eyes and...
View ArticleVocational training for women
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment is offering vocational courses specially tailored for women through the Regional Vocational Training Institute. To increase women's participation in economic...
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