Villa of many wonders
As you enter the villa of Arvind and Renu Patni in Koramangala, you are transported to a different world. A restructured staircase, use of skylights, pillars, wooden ceiling beams, all bring a sense of...
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More criminals to face The second season of 'Justified' will begin on AXN on August 4 at 8 pm. After the action-packed first season, Deputy U S Marshal Raylan Givens (played by Timothy Olyphant) must...
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Movie guideEnglishTotal Recall: PVR, Inox, Innovative Multiplex, Fame Malls, Rockline Cinemas - 11 am, 4.15, 9.45 pm. Cinepolis, Q Cinemas, Cinemax, Gopalan Cinemas, Vision Cinemas, Fun, Rex - 11 am,...
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After nearly six years, Shanker's '18th Cross' has finally hit screens. The demise of producer Chikkanna was one of the biggest reasons for the delay but now Rathna Chikkanna has taken up the...
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Late actor-cum-director Shankar Nag's contribution towards society and the film industry is known to one and all. And now, one of his biggest fans, Ramanna, an auto driver — who is popularly...
View ArticleShreyas enters Sandalwood
Looks like it's not just the Bollywood actresses who are making forays into the South — the lead actors don't mind venturing into the industry either. The latest being actor Shreyas Talpade,...
View ArticleFluid steps on stage
Adorned with ornaments, trinkets and brightly-coloured saris, young ladies took the stage and enthralled the audience at Seva Sadan Auditorium with their striking expressions and poses.Sai Nrityotsav -...
View ArticleA prized moment
Ryan International Group of Schools held an event called 'Celebrating 10 years of Mind Champions' with grandmaster Viswanathan Anand recently. Grace Pinto, managing director, Ryan International Group...
View ArticleA demand for change
It was a special moment for a group of five teenagers in the City, who staged their play 'Shut Up and Vote' at the Alliance de Francaise Bangalore. These youngsters, barely out of school, staged a...
View ArticleExploring the path of diplomacy
Former union minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor launched this book, 'Pax Indica: India and the World of the Twenty-first Century' at the Taj West End recently. The book offers a...
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There's a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events "The Forest' DreamScope Theatre is coming up with its first children's play 'The Forest', written and...
View ArticleFood for the soul
There are few things better than a buttered slice of toast with a spicy curry. This dish has become quite a rage among the youngsters in the City. 'Curry Toast', a small joint in Koramangala, has...
View ArticleThe right ambience to unwind
With eateries cropping up everyday in Koramangala, the area has turned into a hot spot for foodies. From different cuisines to thematic restaurants, one is surely spoilt for choice. Offering a...
View ArticleThick pals forever
Friendship is eternal. But savouring it on Friendship Day is still a rite that everyone cherishes. No wonder the enterprising are out to milch this occasion, which falls this year on August 5. Shops...
View ArticleLasting a lifetime
The bond of friendship is a rare thing to find but once found, it lasts a lifetime. The first Sunday of August is always observed as Friendship Day and for many, this day is a celebration of that bond....
View ArticleThe last wives of the Lord
Neglected and starving, the last surviving devadasis of the Jagannath temple of Puri, continue to offer prayers to their divine husband, says Sarada LahangirSashimani Devi, 89, and Parasmani Devi, 78,...
View ArticleLife and death: A transgender picture
All human beings go through trauma at some point of time or the other. But the trauma of reaching adolescence and going through a crisis that involves something as sensitive as gender is unsurpassed....
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Puffed rice specialsGaram Masala Puffed RiceIngredients: Coconut oil — 25 grams, refined oil — 50 grams, mustard seeds — 4 tsps, turmeric powder — ½...
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Clean and clearGarnier launches PureActive Neem face wash for pimple-prone skin. Fight pimples and germs with the power of enriched neem leaf extracts and tea tree oil. PureActive Neem face wash leaves...
View ArticleFill up on some succulent soya!
Experiment and get the tastiest recipes for soya chunk dishes from Hema Anand.Soya chunks and granules are rich in protein and contain vitamins, minerals, fibre, calcium and iron. They are low on fat...
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