'I would do something for sports'
After tasting success with his latest action-packed film Rowdy Rathore, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is back to his clean-shaven, gentlemanly image and says he does not like to be associated with the...
View Article'I write about my life'
Ruskin Bond's stories follow a narrative that is both gentle and contemplative — rather like the author himself. He shies away from racy plots and sensational descriptions, instead focussing...
View ArticleThe dark nights continue...
Bangaloreans have to endure soaring temperature and frequent power cuts.Apart from bearing the rising temperature of the City, Bangaloreans have been facing frequent power cuts as well. Despite the...
View ArticleSt George, the patron saint of England
St George was born in Palestine in the fourth century. At that time, he was plain George. His father held a high post in the army of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. George followed in his father's...
View ArticleMazy's Muddle: Something from anything!
There are many things that make my eyes pop out. When Usain Bolt finishes a race in just a few seconds, my jaw drops with wonder. When the cook in a hotel makes 27 dosas on one big pan in minutes, I am...
View ArticleAnyone heard of the garbage detectives?
Moms and dads are creatures of habit. Just as they'll never learn all the features on that smartphone, however hard you try to teach them, segregating garbage seems hard to them. So YOU start outHow...
View ArticleWriter's Garden
A day in the life of a soccer jerseyHi, my name is #21. I am a Soccer Jersey. Every weekend, I get a nice airing. I am always fresh, crisp and clean. Today is Saturday. Our team (the White Waves) are...
View ArticleTako's toy story
The ball hit the wall in Tako's room, bounced off the train set, crashed into the racing car, rolled across the dinosaurs and came to a halt on the stethoscope. "Oh, no!" cried everyoneTako, the little...
View ArticleA purrfect hangout
Have you been coaxing and cajoling your parents to get you a pet? If you are, like most children, your parents must have refused to let you have a dog or a cat."Please Mummy! Please Daddy! At least a...
View ArticleRimjhimpur's scoop!
The freezer in Kakaji's ice-cream parlour is stocked with goodies and the boys are all set to taste fame, but something unexpected happens... Aakash and Zubair never missed their Sunday trips to...
View ArticleThe real truth behind sex selective abortions
The State and society need to move beyond statist and patriarchal notions of marriage, reproduction and gender relations, in order to curb female foeticide, writes Bijayalaxmi NandaAfter the findings...
View ArticleFilm release
'Crazy Loka' (Kannada)Kavitha Lankesh is back with her latest directorial venture Crazy Loka. An out-and-out commercial entertainer, it stars none other than the 'Crazy Star' Ravichandran himself....
View ArticleTV Talk
Agolden jubileeKannadada Kotyadhipathi, the Kannada version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' and Kaun Banega Crorepati, has successfully completed 50 episodes of telecast on Suvarna Channel. The...
View Article'Appu Pappu' in Tamil
Kannada film-maker Soundarya Jagadish, who launched his son Snehith in the film Appu Pappu, is all set to release the film in Tamil."We are releasing a dubbed version of this film soon. This is a proud...
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Not for them the burden of Sita
Women would be happier if they are treated like modern individuals rather than a shadow of Sita, thinks Savitha KarthikLast month, the Bombay High Court, while hearing an appeal filed by a Mumbai man...
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A racy new look
If Vidya Balan turned heads with the 'The Dirty Picture', can Veena Malik be far behind? The Pakistani actress is making sure to not leave any stone unturned with the Kannada version of the film which...
View ArticleWhen money matters in an important relationship
"My husband caught me saving money," says a 33-year-old Indian expat woman, who didn't want to be named. The spouse took offence that his wife was saving a few dollars to be sent to her parents some...
View ArticleIn Brief
There's a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events.Candid shotsA photography exhibition will be held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan till June 10. A group of...
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A tryst with Rusty...
All those who visited Landmark in Forum Mall recently could sense the excitement in the air.The occasion was the launch of Ruskin Bond's latest poetry book 'Hip-Hop Nature Boy and Other Poems' and the...
View ArticleBirthday bonanza tips, right at your finger tips!
Reethika Azariah Kuruvilla gives handy tips on how to whip up an extravagant party for your little one in no time!You know you've dived into the deep end of the pool when you're trying to organise your...
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