Film release
'Galaate' (Kannada)Produced by Rajendra Kumar and directed by M D Sridhar Galaate is a romantic movie. The film stars Prajwal Devraj, Kriti, Haardika, Tara, Sashikumar, Suman Ranganath and others....
View ArticlePamper your sweet tooth
For anyone on the lookout for a new sugar rush, Cupcake Noggins is a must try. Located near 15th Main Road in Koramangala 4th Block, the place is a haven for cupcake fans and lovers of all things...
View ArticlePure delight for the palate
Looks like it's the season of cupcakes and macaroons. The City is filled with passionate bakers, who find immense pleasure in baking up batches of cupcakes among other desserts. Abha Dhasmana, a young...
View ArticleFor an odyssey through Rajasthan
Nestled in a corner in a crowded locality in Koramangala is Bikaner Sweets Centre, which offers a wide variety of sweets and namkeen from Rajasthan. The eatery is pretty popular among the residents of...
View ArticleA case of poor implementation
Given that many smokers don't think twice about lighting cigarettes all across the City, the concept of the ban on smoking in public places can really be questioned. The authorities may say that all is...
View Article'There's more to us than partying'
With the kind of platforms and opportunities that are available for the youth today in the City, there is always the debate on whether they are making full use of it or not. The notion that the...
View Article'I decided to change for the better'
She may have her roots in Bangalore but it was the Malayalam film industry that gave Meghana Raj her due. But now, three years since Punda, the actress is making her comeback with her second Kannada...
View ArticleAdventure calling
With its wildlife sanctuaries and bustling markets, Nairobi has become Africa's pride and joy. Preeti Verma Lal explores the culturally diverse city in a day.Circa: Turn of the 20th century. The...
View ArticleGrand land of Rajputs
For a travel buff like me, the thought of exploring the centuries-old Marwar Fort, strolling into the 20th century palace, and enjoying the autumn sun in the heart of the desert land of Jodhpur, on the...
View ArticleQuiet getaway by the sea
Ilanded at Dalian in a rather unearthly hour, thanks to a flight delay on a freezing December night. My first impression of this beautiful northern coastal city in China was simply one of awe, what...
View ArticleSimply Singapore
One of Asia's most sought after destinations, Singapore has grown from being a stop-over city to the new and upcoming tourist hot spot. Maya Jayapal traces this phenomenal transformation.I lived in...
View ArticleEmancipation, a dream
Over a 100 years ago, Swami Vivekananda travelled across India, observing a society divided by the "don't-touchism" of caste, a land where the poor millions were betrayed by the more educated rich, and...
View ArticleDelinquent minds
Offering an insight into a tortured boy's psyche, Srikumar Sen's debut work highlights the Empire's flaws, writes Monideepa sahu. "Murder was the plaything of us kids. We fooled with the idea of...
View ArticleTies that bind & gag
The title Kith and Kin, Chronicles of a Clan tells you at the very onset that the stories here are snugly interlinked to one another and you will see characters carry over from one story to another....
View ArticleA medley of life
Navtej Sarna's Winter Evenings, a collection of deeply moving stories, is a true tribute to the human spirit. Set amidst the landscapes of Moscow, Geneva, Shimla, Paris, Delhi and Bombay, the stories...
View ArticleReliving a terrorising nightmare
The terrorist attack on Mumbai's landmark Taj Mahal Palace and Tower on November 26, 2008 is one of those horrifying and haunting incidents that has ingrained itself into the Indian psyche. The...
View ArticleWhen words paint pictures
In an artistic career that began with a 14-year stint as a poet and then took an unexpected turn towards painting, Peter Sacks has used his finely tuned ear and eye to render the enigmas and horrors of...
View ArticleThe secret of silk
Silk — the very name evokes delicate feelings. Till date, no fabric in the world has conquered this 'Queen of Textiles'. It has intermingled with the culture and tradition of mankind, and...
View ArticleUshering in eco-chic
Padmaja Krishnan is known for her eco-friendly range of contemporary clothing that enjoys a global appeal, writes Bhakti Bapat Mathew, after a tête-à-tête with the avant...
View ArticleMan of many interests
It is with some trepidation that I approach VAK Ranga Rao for an interview. He is variously described as a walking encyclopaedia, great collector of music records and showbiz books, authoritative dance...
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