A house with a view
When Sue and David Black first laid eyes on their future home 11 years ago, it was potential they saw, not charm. From the outside, it was just another modest suburban house in Barnet, a 30-minute...
View ArticleAll set to soar
Commercial and retail sectors are poised to grow in a big way in North and East Bangalore. Ruth Dsouza Prabhu speaks to realtors and analysts to assess the scenario.The year has just begun and it is...
View ArticleArt on the walls
Have you ever thought of adorning your walls with your favourite collection of jewellery, simply to add bling to your bare walls? Mostly not! Ornaments invariably cost a pretty penny especially if they...
View ArticleFor some cat-inspired design
Alexandra Cunningham, the 31-year-old director of exhibitions at the Design Miami furniture fairs in Florida and Switzerland, has three loves: artistic furniture; Seth Cameron, 30, her boyfriend of two...
View ArticleConjuring up a magical makeover!
If you are thinking of giving your home a new look, then A Dyuti has some useful tips for you. Another year has just begun! Are you contemplating a makeover for your house? Let's examine a few good...
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Residential market sees declineThe residential market in 2012 was plagued by high property prices, relatively higher mortgage rates, weak business sentiments and a bleak employment scenario which is...
View ArticleAt one with nature
Modern earth houses of Bangalore have shown that it is possible to construct them in such a way that they have all the present-day conveniences with a look and feel that is contemporary, apart from...
View ArticleThe dignified change
Vikram Bhatt has been on a lucky streak of late; his last few films Raaz 3 and '1920 Evil Returns', have done well at the box office and the director and producer — also known as the face of...
View ArticlePassion for acting
Apparently, shooting for Raanjhana has had quite an impact on Sonam Kapoor. The actress, who is known to have a fondness for fashion, admits that this flick has revived her passion for acting. "I...
View ArticleTV Talk
No regard for the rules'Exit Wounds' airs on HBO at 10.55 pm on January 11. In this film, Orin Boyd (played by Steven Seagal) is a straight cop, who refuses to follow rules. He saves the Vice President...
View Article'Deepa gives you a lot of freedom'
Shriya Saran is full of praise for Deepa Mehta, the director of her upcoming film, 'Midnight's Children', where she dons the role of Parvati the Witch. The talented actress admits that being part of...
View ArticleA huge transformation
Adnan Sami is all set to release his next album, after a long gap of five years — and along with it, he's also unleashed his funny side. The singer has released a series of funny videos,...
View ArticleThe magic of the 80s
Ajay Devgan, who is all geared up for his next release, Himmatwala, has put on his dancing shoes — and this time, it is to bring back the popular number Tathaiya Tathaiya. Sajid Khan, who has...
View ArticleRunning that extra mile
While most people love a pleasant walk, running a marathon is a different experience. Yet, many people across the City are seriously taking to this form of exercise — whether it's to make a...
View ArticleTraditions come to the fore
Mahamaya, a festival of Indian traditional dance, was recently held at Seva Sadan, Malleswaram. Curated by Mahamaya School of Performing Arts, the festival showcased the rich dance heritage of India,...
View ArticleInto a child's world
It's that time of the year again to wake up one's inner child and explore the magical world of cinema. The '8th International Children's Film Festival', organised by Children's India, started on a good...
View ArticleThe need to be heard
While several Bangaloreans face their share of auto-related problems everyday, most simply comfort themselves with the knowledge that something might be done about it someday — rather than...
View Article'I love the camera'
One might remember her as Shah Rukh Khan's girlfriend in the 2006 remake of 'Don', the Khallas girl in 'Company' and more recently, as the protagonist in Lalit Marathe's film, Shabri. Metrolife spoke...
View ArticleUnwelcome company on the road
You are at a signal in an auto and suddenly, a stranger jumps in next to the driver and asks for a lift for a short distance. Without asking for your permission or even thinking twice about it, the...
View Article'Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola' movie review: Twisted route to a downhill ride
Matru ki Bijlee ka MandolaHindi (U/A)Director: Vishal BhardwajCast: Pankaj Kapur, Anushka Sharma, Imran Khan, Shabana Azmi You could be forgiven if you want to watch Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola because...
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