Beyond the classroom
These days, parents and teachers are busy urging children to finish their homework and attend tuitions, demanding that they study at least four hours a day. All of this is keeping in mind the golden...
View ArticleA peek at college life
An induction programme was held for the freshers at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication The freshers of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication were recently given a rundown of...
View ArticleDazzling display of talent
Every year, the students of Baldwin Women's Methodist College never fail to mark off one crucial event in their calenders — Chrysalis. The annual festival presents the students with a chance...
View ArticleIn the city
'Cottage Mela'A 'Cottage Mela' is being organised by the Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE) till August 26 at Safina Plaza, Infantry road.The 'Mela' provides an opportunity to behold the rich...
View ArticleThe allure of the beauty industry
The last decade has witnessed a veritable revolution in the beauty industry. What was once perceived to be a mildly degrading vocation has now morphed into a career that offers expansive opportunities...
View Article'I'm misunderstood for my friendly nature'
Actor Ashmit Patel, who raised many eyebrows for getting cosy with co-contestants during his stint in reality show 'Bigg Boss', says he is an affable person and does not hesitate when he is surrounded...
View ArticleRomance over action
After doing adrenaline-driven films like 'Wanted', Dabangg, 'Bodyguard', and now Ek Tha Tiger, Salman Khan says doing romantic movies is much easier than action. "There is a lot of pain and difficulty...
View ArticleClear up the mess!
The City has been wearing an ugly look for sometime now with piles and piles of garbage strewn all over. The reason — the 'pourakarmikas' had gone on strike last week. The strike is now over,...
View ArticlePortrait of the perfect teacher
What is the most enduring memory you have of your teacher? Was she an empathetic angel or unyielding tyrant? With Teacher's Day round the corner, Sonali Bhatia, identifies some of the qualities that...
View ArticleEducation for all?
The key to successful inclusive education is teacher training. Teaching to a heterogeneous classroom is a skill that has to be taught in teacher training programmes, writes Padma Shastry.When the word...
View ArticleTv talk
Akshay shakes a legIn tonight's episode of 'Indian Idol 6', show judge Asha Bhosle decides to bring back the good old days for Anu Malik and Akshay Kumar, by requesting both to come on stage and sing...
View ArticleFilmi fundas
Was Sonakshi the second choice?Ajay Devgan's upcoming flick, Son of Sardaar has been creating ripples in the film circuit for a while now, and for many reasons. The film has all the ingredients that...
View ArticleImparting quality education
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology held its inauguration ceremony for the first-semester BE and BArch students of the college recently. The best of educationists graced the occasion such as M S C...
View ArticleIn a supremely elegant style
As part of the Bharat Nrithya Darshan 2012, a graceful odissi dance recital was presented by Madhulita Mohapatra and her troupe at Seva Sadan recently. This was organised by Sri Padmavathi Kala...
View ArticleThe first impression-virtually!
With hundreds of users logging in every day, one's Facebook profile has become equivalent to their identity. Every now and then, Facebook tweaks its design for a refreshing change. The latest...
View Article'Censorship is right, up to a limit'
Despite eyebrows being raised about Akshay Kumar's absence from his film 'Joker''s promotional events, actress Chitrangada Singh said that she is not aware of the reason for this. The actor hasn't been...
View Article'There's no time to stand and stare'
Tamil actor Jiiva is both excited and nervous about his latest movie Mugamoodi, that is slated to hit the screens on August 31.He appears in a superhero avatar and like all superheroes, he too cracks...
View ArticleMake way for a practical solution
The Bangalore traffic police are on a clamp down mode. Though they plan to procure towing vehicles for all the 42 police stations in the City, they are firm on using their clamps, more than the towing...
View ArticleA luxury address in B'lore
Bangalore seems to be the top choice among HNIs, both Indian and global, for luxury homes,writes Ruth DSouza Prabhu It was recently reported that the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and...
View ArticlePretty powder rooms
Providing a powder room adds to your guests' convenience and also shows that you care. Keep in mind some key aspects when you do up your little space, writes Swati Kapur Considering how much we love to...
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