A festival of dance
The semi-finals of Danceotsav-II was held recently in the City. It was judged by Ansul and Sanjana's Dance Academy.In its second year, Danceotsav received an overwhelming response from the enthusiasts...
View ArticleDedicated to the rain gods
The music lovers from all age groups enjoyed an evening of soulful classical recital by Bharathi Prathap at the Bangalore International Centre. Imploring the rain gods for a shower in the City, she...
View ArticleA display of poise and elegance
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations conducted a bharatanatyam dance recital by Yasholakshmi as a part of 'The Every Friday Cultural Evening Programme' at the State Youth Centre, Nrupathunga Road...
View ArticleBetter time back home
A decade ago, seats in engineering colleges were coveted for one particular reason — they were viewed as a direct ticket to a prestigious (read: high-paying) firm in the USA, where earning...
View ArticleA lavish spread in store
The wedding reception of Nandan and Rohini Nilekani's daughter Jahnavi and her husband Shray Chandra will be held today between 7 pm and 10.30 pm at the Grand and Royal Ballrooms of Leela Palace. The...
View Article'I don't listen to scripts without my dad'
To be the son of a well-known actor definitely calls for a lot of attention and expectations from the audience. But Prajwal Devraj, son of veteran actor Devraj, has proved his talent in Sandalwood.With...
View ArticleNo shortage of problems
Lack of proper rainfall in the City is a matter of concern for many Bangaloreans. According to an analysis by 'Know Your Climate', a climate-tracking initiative of the Bangalore-based NGO, Public...
View ArticleTech blog
Keeping PCOs alive »In the 1980s telephones were a luxury meant only for the rich. It also took years to get a telephone connection at home. It was in this dismal situation, Sam Pirtoda with...
View ArticleNew tech to help you sleep better
For Lisa Hanson, a stay-at-home mother in San Francisco, the alarm that used to rouse her out of sleep most mornings was the sound of her toddler.''He wakes up at 5:30 screaming sometimes,'' she said....
View ArticleSmart way to buy laptops
Pay attention to features you may usually ignore while buying a new laptop, says Sam Grobart.If you're looking to buy a laptop, there is no shortage of sites to help you choose one. Just type "laptop...
View ArticleSeamless surfing at 30,000 ft
At first, being able to get an Internet connection on an airplane seemed like one of life's modern miracles. Soon enough, though, passengers got a little jaded and started complaining about how slow...
View ArticleEnglish Language Teaching workshop
To meet the growing demand for English language and related soft skills, British Council will be conducting a series of training workshops on the following topics:Task-based learningDesigning materials...
View ArticleBulletin BOARD
Free counselling for IIT testOver 5,00,000 aspirants sign up every year to complete for the 7,000 seats in the 15 best colleges across the country. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is...
View ArticleFor the love of Science
The J NPlanetarium in Bangalore has been successfully running a research-oriented programme in the country and abroad, notes Nandita G Daunting equations are sprawled across the blackboard. But the...
View ArticleConference on Tech Management
The Dept. of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is organising the first 'International Conference on Technology Management', (ICTM), from the July 18 to July 20, 2012.CEOs from...
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Dear Madam,I am a Class 10 student (ICSE) and I have to appear for the Boards in March, 2013. My average percentage has always been between 70 and 80. I understand the concepts very well and I always...
View ArticleTune in for intelligence
Did you know that music therapy has the power to facilitate communication skills, self expression, and motor functions, asks Geetha RBhattAlbert Einstein is recognised as one of the smartest men to...
View ArticleShort-term programme in Income Tax
TaxSpanner, a website for e-filing of income tax returns, has launched a professional income tax course. The course will be full-time for two-months — equivalent to 20 hours per week of...
View ArticleLog in, for certification in Research Ethics Education
With India emerging as a hub for not just medical tourism but clinical research too, clinical and medical science research is now in focus. The legalities and the ethics of research have always been...
View ArticleValue education, the non-preachy way
A trust has taken on the responsibility of educating children in value and moral lessons, to inspire them to become better citizens, says Yoginder SikandModern, mainstream education is faced with a...
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