On the hunt for the best
Revelation 2013', the annual management festival of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, was recently conducted on the college's campus. This is touted to be one of the best management festivals...
View ArticleNurturing talent and thought
Jyoti Nivas College recently held Akhyana 2013, a media fest that looked at the pros and cons of the internet, social media and the various ways in which people communicate in today's world. It saw the...
View ArticleBright ideas from young minds
The 2013 edition of the 'Young Inventors Award' took place at the Rotary House of Friendship, where 60 of the brightest minds from 16 government schools of the City showcased innovative inventions that...
View ArticleA move to strengthen cultural ties
The City has been lucky to see a lot of cultural festivals recently, and the number seems to be increasing daily. Celebrating tradition and the ties across various mediums, is yet another festival --...
View ArticleAn odyssey through classical forms
The 'Sadguru Sri Thyagabrahma Aradhana Kainkarya Trust' presented the first ever Nataraja Samman in a glittering ceremony recently. The five legends of the Indian classical dances namely Vyjayantimala...
View ArticleFlute treat from a maestro
Vidya Integrated Development for Youth and Adults' is presenting 'The Divine Flute', a concert by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, the celebrated exponent of the bansuri (bamboo flute) in the Hindustani...
View ArticleIt's a mixed bag of emotions
Plays are synonymous with lights, music and setting. However, the play-reading session, staged at the Max Mueller Bhavan, recently was very different. Stalowa Wola, written by Christopher Kloeble and...
View ArticleA change for the better
The safety of women in the country is a real concern, which has been brought to light by recent events. Metrolife talks to a few women in the City to find out how they feel Bangalore can be made a...
View Article'I see tremendous potential in Bangalore'
Considering that the snow-covered Alps are a regular feature in Indian cinema, it's safe to assume that most Bangaloreans are aware of the beauty of Switzerland. Stephan Heuberger, director- India,...
View ArticleAttractive silhouettes and crisp cuts
The finale of the 'Gitanjali Prasad Bidapa Fashion Week Bangalore 2013', held recently at Bowring Institute, was a successful attempt at creating a platform for Bangalore-based designers. The turnout...
View ArticleContent in the outskirts
To many Bangaloreans, Whitefield seems like an unreachable area that does not classify as 'Bangalore', especially since it takes a lot of effort to get there. But when you hear it from the horse's...
View ArticleFlies that map biodiversity
The blowflies and flesh flies that settle on dead animals aren't just feasting on the carrion — they're sampling their DNA. Scientists in Germany have now shown that this DNA persists for...
View ArticleThe city as a haven for birds
Bangalore can be an urban bird sanctuary, if its tanks are conserved. Also, if the City's green glory is restored, many species of birds are bound to flock to the City, writes D K HavanoorDuring the...
View ArticleBlame it on carbon
Black carbon, the major component of soot, is the second most important contributor to global warming, after carbon dioxide, according to a new study, writes Elisabeth RosenthalThe tiny black particles...
View ArticleSnippets
Giant squids and screen presenceFor decades, scientists and sea explorers have sought to hunt down and photograph the giant squid — a legendary monster of the deep with eyes the size of...
View ArticleComets to watch out for
If you can't wait till you are dazzled by comet ISON that will make a bright appearance in November this year, you have comet Lemmon to watch out for this month. S A Mohan Krishna charts out a comet...
View ArticleQuest for life
Though three projects set out to seek evidence of life in the depths of Antarctic lakes, only one of them, a US project called WISSARD, has a chance of identifying microbes buried deep under. The team...
View ArticleMiscellany
This farmer is glad about his choice!Glads or gladioli have a special place in ceremonies or special occasions. The flower invariably finds a place in any decoration done on a festive day....
View ArticleKeeping the flag flying high
R S Patil visits the National Flag Manufacturing Unit of Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha and discovers that there are several quality checks before a flag is actually ready for sale.The...
View ArticleOf a master craftsman and his vision
The story of sculptor Jakanachari is close to the hearts of the State's people. However, Kaidala, where the famed sculptor is believed to have got his hand back, is not very well known. The town has...
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