Anatomy of rape
Over centuries, artists have responded to the theme of rape. However, some have courted controversy, like Magritte, with his 'The Rape', observes Giridhar Khasnis.According to author, feminist and...
View ArticleA Swiss sister act for the Oscars
It's the families in crisis, the castaways and the survivors that are central to French-Swiss director Ursula Meier's brand of cinema. Where her debut film, Home, trained the lens on a family of five...
View ArticleIt's raining remakes
At a time when President Obama is under attack for appointing so many white men — and so few women — to senior positions in the White House, Hollywood seemed intent last Sunday on...
View ArticleRock from Finland
The Finish rock band, Poets of the Fall (POTF), present 11 new songs in their fifth studio album, Temple of Thought. POTF's sound has been melodic with the striking voice of Marko, guitar works from...
View ArticleLord of the small screen
The saying goes that there are over 33 crore gods and goddesses in the Hindu mythology, and going by that figure, if there is a show on each of them on Indian television, producers don't have to worry...
View ArticleGator boys in action
Residents of Florida Everglades can now get some respite from the perpetual threat of alligators on the prowl, all thanks to the 'Gator Boys'. Rachna Bisht-Rawat speaks to the dynamic duo.Most people...
View ArticleClosing our eyes to see
We can tell right from wrong, yet we continue doing what's termed 'wrong', for the sake of convenience. But, isn't choosing right, every time, the right thing to do, asks Shefali Tripathi Mehta.On a...
View ArticleA German challenge
The chase is over. Pep Guardiola, the most courted soccer coach on earth, is not going to Chelsea, nor to Manchester City, nor even to the national team of Brazil. He is going to Germany. Bayern Munich...
View ArticleGallery
A paint to colour them red!* Manchester United have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Japanese paint maker Kansai, proving the English soccer club's global fan base gives it an appeal...
View ArticleJoining the top order with tons of runs
The late 2000s saw an influx of bright, young cricketers in Karnataka cricket, and CMGautam was one of the prominent names in that kids' revolution. An interaction will reveal Gautam as an easy-going,...
View ArticleGorgeous Gussie's tragic tale
Tennis ace Gussie Moran, who passed away last week in Los Angeles, caused an international stir in 1949 and gained worldwide fame for competing at Wimbledon wearing a short skirt and lace-trimmed...
View ArticleTeen talent on the move
Despite being a spectator, Pam Shriver looked flushed the other day as she left Show Court 3 at the Australian Open. "That was the real deal," said Shriver, the former United States star, as she...
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Proceed with caution at all times
Beginners and amateurs are often confused about the way to proceed when a chess game is evenly balanced. In such cases even though a draw might appear the logical conclusion, care has to be taken that...
View ArticleFilmi Fundas
'I received plenty of offers'Debutante Aishwarya Arjun, daughter of Tamil actor Arjun, says she did not take a conscious decision to enter the film industry. "I never told myself that I wanted to...
View ArticleTV Talk...
A tale of troubled timesWatch 'Green Zone' on Zee Studio at 10.30 pm on January 21. After the American attack on Iraq in 2003, chief warrant officer Roy Miller and his men are given the task of finding...
View ArticleShop till you drop
When it comes to design, Coupon has a very simple philosophy — it must be in vogue and more importantly, it must be affordable. The brand stocks garments which are hot, but ensure that they...
View ArticleA dream come true for many
The legend of the dream-catcher goes back to the Native American tribe of the Ojibwa, where olive branches and spider webs were used to make the delicate artifacts. These were then hung over the bed to...
View Article'India has always been a magical place'
An artistic director at the 'Giffoni Film Festival', Italy, Antonia Grimaldi says that cinema is more than just a story that is being told. According to her, it is an experience that one lives along...
View ArticleStirring up a curiosity
The smallest of things sometimes lead to pursuing a hobby. For some, it's the passion of creating something, for others, it's just a pastime. For Suresh Jambur, a user-experience consultant, it all...
View Article'Bangalore is known for its openness'
Lee Jae Ku, a taekwondo master from South Korea, came to the City more than 16 years back. Since then, his entire life has come to revolve around Bangalore. Lee lives with his wife, Elysia Nasoon Sook,...
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