Harud (autumn)
Urdu/Hindi ( U/A)Cast: Reza Naji, Shahanawaz Bhat, Shamim Basharat, Salma AshaiDirector: Aamir BashirWhen a film is designed to incite emotion, it adopts measures subtle and overt, to achieve its end....
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Kannada (U/A)Cast: Akshay, Nagshekar, Niveditha, Nikhitha Thukral and othersDirector: Manjunath M Maskal MattiThe director has chosen a decent story of an upright youth looking for his Ms Right in...
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Trip of a lifetimeHilbilly Handfishing' is the trip of a lifetime for adventure seekers who feel like fish out of water. Join hosts Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson as they teach everyday folks how to...
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Kareena's glittery avatarKareena Kapoor is riding a new wave of success — and how. The trailer of her upcoming film, 'Heroine' — also touted to be director Madhur Bhandarkar's...
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Talk of trance music and one just can't help recollecting the contributions made by the Egyptian trance music duo Aly Amr Fathalah and Fadi Wassef Naguib aka Fila to the world of trance. They are not...
View ArticleThe power of the written word
Do you remember the last time you wrote a letter — not just scrawled a leave of absence slip or a dutiful thank you note, but actually used a letter pad to convey a message or share your...
View ArticleFor the perfect gentleman
Geoffrey Beene stocks everything that a modern, fashion-conscious male would want. From funky designs to playful cuts and colours, the brand is on a mission to dress up every man in the most attractive...
View Article'Indians are very easy going'
Expatriates love Bangalore for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, salubrious environment, food and people. Ardalan Sadeghi, an expat from Iran, shares his experiences here.Expatriates choose to live in the...
View ArticleLet there be light
The soft, warm glow of a lamp creates a much cosier atmosphere than harsh overhead tube lights or spot lights. Which is why 30-year-old Noel Kumar chooses to spend his free time crafting artistic...
View ArticleFor a dose of laughter
Bangalore has always been popular for its well-established pub culture and independent music scene. Now, the youngsters of the City have another reason to celebrate — the City has been...
View Article'The youngsters are faring well'
He is perhaps one of the most underrated bowlers of the country, yet Javagal Srinath is always encouraging of the young cricketers. He talks to Metrolife about his role in cricket — both on...
View Article'I am a die-hard romantic'
Former beauty queen Parvathy Omanakuttan confesses that she has always been a movie buff and loves the big screen. But unlike others who plunged into tinsel town the minute they were crowned with a...
View ArticleFlashy colours jarred the eyes
The second and third days of Bangalore Fashion Week saw designers mix and match the Indian wear with western touch and of course, the favourite sari in varied folds and drapes.Yes, the collections on...
View ArticleUS factories head home as costs in China soar
Higher transportation costs and wage inflation in China driving more production back to the USSeesmart Inc, a small California-based lighting company, used to make all of its LED products in China, but...
View ArticleHow Apple sidesteps billions in taxes
Apple, the world's most profitable technology company, doesn't design iPhones here. It doesn't run AppleCare customer service from this city. And it doesn't manufacture MacBooks or iPads anywhere...
View ArticleA global steel giant scales back
Steel is a notoriously volatile industry. But four years ago, Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-born tycoon, appeared to have mastered the business.He was still aglow from his 2006 victory in an epic takeover...
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Lively percussion ensembleCurtains came down on this year's "Thaalavadyotsava" with a special percussion ensemble by Laya Taranga. Combining well with Indian Traditional instruments (mridanga and...
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Between naivety and complexityThe "Green Grey" exhibition presented the results of this year's Khoj-supported Karnataka-Karnataka project at the Bengaluru Artist Residency One (July 20 to 25). Its...
View ArticleEvolution in pink salmon migration patterns
Climate change has altered the behaviour and interactions of many plants and animals, including when fish migrate and plants flower. But evidence has been lacking that such shifts have a genetic basis....
View ArticleWill the tiger paparazzi keep away?
The SC's interim order banning tiger safaris in core reserve areas has started a huge debate. Some say the move can do more harm than good to tigers. Tourists unknowingly play the role of extended...
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