Without the fire
Maximum shows a tired Naseeruddin Shah as an encounter specialist cop desperately trying to maintain his foothold in a film industry which is well known for its absurdities and wastage of genuine...
View ArticleBehind the window
Inside a limousine lies a David Cronenberg's world in 'Cosmopolis', a movie adapted from the Don DeLillo novel of the same name, writes Dennis lim The social theorist Marshall McLuhan famously...
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Discover IndiaIn celebration of 65 years of India's Independence, Animal Planet's month-long initiative — Yeh Mera India — rejoices the country's iconic and enchanting wildlife. Yeh...
View ArticleDance matters
Considering that she has a BA from Mithibai College, Mumbai and an MA in Economics, she is rather overqualified to be an actor. She is also a dancer par excellence who fought a serious accident and yet...
View ArticleMistress of all media
Srabanti Chakrabarti speaks to Ekta Kapoor, the woman behind many of the soaps that we've learnt to love on our television screen, and who is now eyeing the Indian cinescape to find her niche. She was,...
View ArticleThe tragedy of Partition
While some claim that the Partition should never have happened, some see it as the successful culmination of a national movement for the achievement of Pakistan. However, it was uniquely tragic, no...
View ArticleWhen a rebel reaps rewards
Hope Solo has got a mouth on her. She also has a gold medal hanging from her neck.In an Olympic championship showdown between fierce rivals from the United States and Japan, all that separated the...
View ArticleCoe gets it all together
If not for a late surge and a perfectly pitched speech in Singapore seven years ago, Sebastian Coe would never have been sitting where he was on Tuesday night, perched in a new Olympic Stadium, next to...
View ArticleMessiah of sprint coaching takes centre stage
He can be unassuming and sometimes grumpy, but Glen Mills' Jamaican athletes call him the messiah of sprint coaching and the world is finding out why. Charges of the 62-year-old coach, including world...
View ArticleSALUTE THE KING
Usain Bolt has no doubt he is a legend of his sport. Many fans of track and field as well as experts felt he was already one even before he stepped on to the track in London. But the President of the...
View ArticleTv talk
A tough choice to makeAir Force One' airs on Star Movies at 9 pm on August 13. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, this movie stars Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Glenn Close. James Marshall (played by...
View ArticleFilmi fundas
Glowing in the limelightNathalia Kaur's mummified act in the promo of Jism 2 has suddenly brought the actress squarely into the limelight. Now, she might take this success forward by actually starring...
View Article'Bangalore's personality is very different'
Tarun Tahiliani has come a long way since his first solo show in London in 1994. Today, he is a man who needs no introduction among the fashionistas of India, be it for his bridal or non-bridal...
View ArticleTricky steps to master
Belly dancing has caught the fancy of many. For ordinary people, belly dancing is just about sensuality — but it is no cakewalk for the dancers who practice for hours to get their steps...
View ArticleNew trend to follow
Adidas is not just about bringing out the sport in you. Its latest initiative — The DryDye collection — showcases its latest technology, as it uses no water and less chemicals in...
View Article'I wasn't okay being stared at'
Expatriates love Bangalore for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, salubrious environment, food and people. Gaya Lynne Jenkins, an expat from the USA, shares her experiences here.Gaya Lynne Jenkins left her...
View ArticleNot a mug's game
Rohan Chacko, it would seem, has the world in his mugs. His repertoire of mugs is diverse, having been picked up from several countries. This third-year commerce student from CMR College has managed to...
View ArticleThe soul of 'santhes'
Bangalore has always been a City that has promoted handicrafts, cottage industries and local artisans. In recent times, the City has seen a spurt of santhes and flea markets that create an interactive...
View Article'I was intimidated by SRK, the superstar'
Actress Katrina Kaif, who will be seen opposite Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in Yash Chopra's next film, says she was intimidated by the superstar but later found him to be very dedicated and...
View Article'I have close to 250 shoes'
Yuvika Chaudhary cherishes her Sandalwood moments and is hoping that she will get her second Kannada film offer soon. Last seen with Golden Star Ganesh in Maleyali Jotheyali, Yuvika recollects the...
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