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IIMB's EPGP programme, 2013-14The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), is inviting applications for admission to the one year full-time Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management...
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There is an urgent need to educate teachers in addressing the need of high ability children. What exactly are the needs of gifted children, and what happens when they are not met? Amita Basu...
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Fake trees by the roadside for clean airLand alongside places such as motorways that is unsuitable for tree planting could still be used to reduce levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according...
View ArticleCult of disappearing design
More than simply stashing your stereo in a closet or throwing a shawl over your ottoman, the all-invisible aesthetic aims for a higher-minded goal: creating unified spaces that flow from room to room...
View ArticleTango with bright tangerine
Are you the kind of person who likes to keep up with decor trends? Maybe you are even a trendsetter. Well some trends are easier to follow than others. You might think twice about your trendsetting...
View ArticleBromeliads in bloom
The unusual-looking bromeliads are prized collections of hobbyists around the world. This stunning variety is also easy to grow. Introduce them in your garden for some colour, advises Surabhi...
View ArticleGo digital with tiles
While renovating your home or building a new one, selection of tiles is one of the most important tasks. Look for digital varieties that add character to your walls, suggests Swati KapurWhat are...
View ArticleClassic courtyards
Courtyards serve as social spaces apart from being sustainable. More and more architects are now looking at ways to introduce courtyards into modern homes, writes Lakshmi Unnithan ArvindThe origin of...
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Addressing vital questionsSci Fi Science' airs on September 14 at 9 pm on Discovery Science. The show addresses many intriguing questions — could a real life Death Star ever actually be...
View ArticleFilmi fundas
'I want to do a family drama'After featuring in erotic thriller Jism 2, porn star-turned-actress Sunny Leone is eyeing the genre of family drama. Ironic though this may sound, she says her next flick...
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LeukemiaMaster Nagachanso K has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Contributions for his treatment can be sent in favour of 'The Treasurer, Christian Medical College, Vellore' in the name of...
View ArticleSoothing Hindustani strains
Music afficionados in the City were recently treated to an enriching Hindustani classical concert. The concert was part of Malhar, a music festival organised by Gururao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha to...
View ArticleIn a world of silks
Kalyan Silks recently opened Bengaluru's first world-class silk sari showroom at Commercial Street, near Safina Plaza. Kannada actor Shivarajkumar and Malayalam actor Prithviraj jointly inaugurated the...
View ArticleGreat masters come alive
Music lovers were treated to some Western classical compositions by the students and faculty of the Bangalore School of MusicThe Bangalore School of Music (BSM) put up an unusual show recently with the...
View ArticleBid goodbye to dry skin
Dry skin is probably that one thing which most people battle with. Follow these tips to say goodbye to your pale days:* Shower in lukewarm water, not hot. Though you may want to, don't just stand there...
View ArticleBreakfast takes a backseat
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. But over time, a lot of youngsters seem to have forgotten about its existence altogether. Metrolife talks to students and young professionals...
View ArticlePets come at a heavy price
From being a mere guard to a member of the family, the role of a pet has surely changed over the years. So much so, that they are taken out to restaurants and spas. At times, they are even kept in pet...
View ArticleMirroring today's world
Every year, Bangaloreans look forward to picking up innovative idols during Ganesha Habba. This year, there is a lot of variety seen at the shops.Some idols depict the challenges and difficulties faced...
View Article'Who wouldn't want to be in a period film?'
Will she? Won't she? This was the question on everybody's mind whether actress Nikita Thukral would make an appearance for the music launch of the Darshan-starrer Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna. And when...
View ArticleA blow for commuters
The indefinite strike launched by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) was total on day one, leaving commuters stranded. With...
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