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PhD Scholarships for 2013Imperial College London and its Indian supporters association, the Imperial College India Foundation, have launched a new scholarship programme for academically outstanding...
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'Every film has a different budget'After tasting success with Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore and 'Oh My God' last year, actor Akshay Kumar has decided to charge half his usual remuneration for his first...
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Trying their luck on the hot seatTune in to Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television at 8.30 pm on January 18. Praduman from Bihar starts the game from where he left last time —...
View ArticleApple of the eye!
Dark circles under the eyes can happen to people of all ages, regardless of gender. While stress, sleep deprivation, aging or genetics are a few of the causes for the problem, it's no reason to fret....
View ArticleBold colours rule the season
This season, Bangaloreans are experimenting with new fashion and it seems that their tastes are getting bolder. Colours like black and red are the rage right now and largely, the youngsters are opting...
View ArticlePart and parcel of daily life
Many youngsters say that they depend a lot on SMSes to communicate. SMSes (Short Messaging Service) have been doing the rounds for more than 20 years now. And despite many other options, they still...
View ArticleThree forms merge into one
Being a dancer and appreciating the art form is something. Understanding dance, as a spectator, is yet another. Linking three different dance forms together into one show, was Tridhara, a performance...
View ArticleSparking a love for wine
The 'Orion Wine Festival 2013', the first lakeside wine event in the City, to be held in association with the Karnataka Wine Board, was announced at the Orion Mall, where a grape-stomping session was...
View ArticleA masterpiece in the making
On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary, 'Finding Ananda' -- a work in progress -- by Bangalore Little Theatre (BLT), was recently showcased as a dramatic rehearsed reading at...
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Spine surgery Financial aid is required for three-year-old T Keerthana from Mysore, who is suffering from congenital thoracolumbar scoliosis, and needs to undergo surgery at Apollo Hospital, Chennai....
View Article'My strength lies in acting'
Padmapriya is clear about what she's doing and what she wants to do in future. She's making a slow but steady transition from films to academics for a while. She has now taken a break and is pursuing...
View ArticleIt's not secure after sun down
After dark, the security on the streets of Bangalore seems to be as patchy as that of other cities. In fact, with hardly any police patrolling or night vigil, many women say they don't feel safe at...
View ArticleA design collaboration
Boulder in Colorado, United States, has a semicommune, which is a collaboration between Rich Sands, a builder, and an architecture firm. The three houses, which are part of the commune, reflect design...
View ArticleQuirky decor
Do you have a lot of CDs and cassettes stashed away in a forgotten corner of your home? Then, how about turning them into decor items? A CD can double up as a coaster. All you need is to wrap it with...
View ArticleRazing skyscrapers, the safe way
How does one safely demolish skyscrapers in densely populated cities? A Tokyo-based building company has developed a novel new method to ecologically and safely take down buildings. The method, dubbed...
View ArticleWhat's your green quotient?
Making homes green is more than a fad these days — it's a conscious effort on the part of responsible citizens. Swati Kapur has some suggestions for you.Use sustainable resources such as...
View ArticleShedding light on shade gardens
Appropriate plant choice and hardscape treatment can make a shade garden very interesting, writes Surabhi Johri.We all know that sunlight is imperative if one wants to grow a colourful healthy garden....
View ArticleVisual treats
Plants are not all that goes into making a garden. A Dyuti has some interesting ideas on decorating it and making it pleasing to the eyes of the onlooker. The idea is to grow not just more colourful...
View Article'Comedy is right up my street'
As an artiste, director K M Chaitanya believes in pushing the frontiers of his creativity every time he wields the megaphone. He hates being predictable or repetitive. That's precisely why Chaitanya...
View ArticleChasing his dream and passion
Heis ambitious and has worked hard to realise his dream. Manju Prabhas, co-director of Shivarajkumar starrer Kaddipudi, confesses that as a child, he was always fascinated by films and wanted to get...
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