A star-studded beginning
It was show time at its best when the who's who of Sandalwood descended for the audio launch of the much-hyped Upendra starrer, 'Godfather', in the City recently. The film's producer K Manju ensured...
View ArticleA tribute to a guru
The students of Maya Rao, the kathak exponent and the recipient of the 'Tagore Akademi Ratna', paid a tribute to her recently. They released a DVD which includes all that one needs to know about dance....
View ArticleStriking palette on ramp
The latest mall in Bangalore to catch everyone's fancy, Orion Mall, Rajajinagar, pulled in all the more crowd by holding a fashion show recently. Organised by Brigade Gateway's Orion Mall in...
View ArticleThey're determined to be more
What difference can you make to the society?','Are you going to change the world?' How many of us have heard these statements from people before? More often that not, it's the elders who say these to...
View Article'I take things as they come'
Prabhu Deva's directorial offering Rowdy Rathore opened to very good reviews last week. To test the audience's response, Prabhu himself hopped in and out of a couple of theatres in Mumbai and wasn't...
View ArticleOf a different tongue
Kaushik Sengupta, who migrated to Bangalore in 1998, found that he faced a rather persistant problem during his initial years in the City; as someone who couldn't speak Kannada, he recalls having...
View ArticleUS, added 69,000 jobs in May
The United States economy gained a net 69,000 jobs in May, the Labor Department said, a dismal showing that reflected mounting evidence of a global slowdown. The unemployment rate rose to 8.2 per cent...
View ArticleJob shortage: Part-timers on rise in Britain
The number of men taking up part-time work due to being unable to find a full-time job in Britain has more than doubled in the last four years, says a new study.Nearly 600,000 men were working...
View ArticleDepict quality leadership to make a difference
A boss creates fear, a leader confidence. A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes. A boss knows all, a leader asks questions. A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting - Russell...
View ArticleTv Talk....
Beyond the ordinary lifeThe seventh season of 'Supernatural' airs on June 6 on AXNat 10 pm. The thrilling and terrifying journey of the Winchester Brothers continues as 'Supernatural' enters its...
View ArticleFilmi Fundas....
An experience to cherish Delhi girl Ridhima Sud makes her debut in the international film 'The Owner', that traces the journey of a backpack, which is passed on from one person to the other. In this...
View ArticleWhatz on?
'Milana'The alumni association of MSRamaiah Institute of Technology is celebrating 'Milana 2012' on June 9. With this year marking the golden jubilee of MSRIT, there are double the celebrations. There...
View ArticleUnwinding with the waves
The engineering exams will get over this month-end and it's masti time for these budding engineers. The students have already started chalking out plans for their month-long vacation. A group of ten...
View ArticleHigh marks don't guarantee admission
Despite a relatively smooth admission process, high cut-off marks have shocked students. The announcement of the PUC cut-off lists for colleges across the City seems to have effectively clamped down on...
View ArticleFor better or for worse?
For many students who are looking to study overseas, getting some sort of professional help is deemed necessary. The application process at most foreign universities is, to say the least, complicated...
View ArticleEvolving as better musicians
One of the first few rock bands to have emerged in the country, 'Indus Creed' managed to create magic yet again and the music-lovers were left asking for more at their recent performance at Landmark in...
View ArticleOf fashion and ice cream
It was a fun evening for designer Prasad Bidapa and his models as they showcased clothes as well as a unique collection of ice cream sundaes at a fashion show held at Swensens in Koramangala. While the...
View ArticleVarious forms of art showcased
Kalaarnava, a dawn-to-dusk cultural festival, was hosted by the Gokulam School of Music recently. This festival, held every year, aims to present various forms of art like Carnatic and Hindustani...
View ArticleWith rhythm in their steps
Sai Nrithyotsav, by Sai Arts International, was recently held in the City. The event was coloured with the finest presentation of bharatanatyam. Eight bharatanatyam artistes showcased their dancing...
View ArticleHard to find takers
Yet another 'Bus Day' has gone by and apart from a handful of commuters at the BMTC bus stops, not many were even aware of it. The 'Bus Day' was started by the BMTC two years ago to encourage people to...
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