Innovative ideas put to practice
College students would cringe if they are asked to spend 12 hours on campus. However, the students of the computer science department of PESIT, South Campus were more than happy to do so recently....
View ArticleSlices of many cultures
A unique folk art called Pulliattam evoked much curiosity at the Innovative Film City recently. The artists, who had come all the way from Kerala, were dressed in fascinating costumes and headgears...
View ArticleUnheard tunes from Poland
Music afficionados were recently treated to a concert by celebrated Polish jazz pianist Artur Dutkiewicz as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of The Bangalore School of Music. In the programme,...
View ArticleProviding room for laughter
Shri Krishna Sandhana, a play directed by Mahadev Prasad, was performed by Ranga Tantra at K H Kala Soudha recently. A comedy, inspired by the characters from Mahabharata, it stressed the importance of...
View ArticleWeaving messages into dance
In the wake of the exodus of the North-Eastern community from the City last month, a cultural programme was held recently to promote the message of national integration. Organised by 'The Millennium...
View Article'Acting is not only about applying make-up'
For an actress, going de-glam isn't as easy as it sounds. But for Sindhu Loknath, it has more or less become the mantra of the day. Be it in 'Drama', Yaare Koogadali or even in 'Case 18/9', the actress...
View ArticleGoing the 'Gangnam' way
Ellen DeGenres is addicted to it; Britney Spears has tried it and Chris Gayle does it all the time — 'Gangnam Style' seems to be everywhere. So who is behind the 'Gangnam Style'? Well, it is...
View Article'We need to be more sensitive'
A lot of people will agree with the study carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) that puts Bangalore as the seventh noisiest...
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Partition software »EaseUS Partition Master helps in creating, deleting and merging partitions in the hard disk. If you have a single partition, you will face problems when the system...
View ArticleTech blog
The body shoppers »The Indian IT companies hate anyone who calls them body shoppers. They say they are doing complicated technical work now and outgrowing the body shopping business. Body...
View ArticleForget-me-not apps for the absent-minded
I have a certain notoriety among friends because of my poor memory, which is particularly bad when it comes to to-do lists. It's so bad, in fact, that I've resorted to all sorts of mental and...
View ArticleTurning to Pinterest for a daily fix
Keep Calm and Carry On?" Sorry, that was 2009. Ever since the wartime British propaganda poster bearing those soothing words went viral a few years ago, ending up on iPhone cases and coffee mugs,...
View Article3-D printing: Fate of the art
3-D printers don't just make prosthetics and iPhone cases. People are using them to build guns as well, says Nick BiltonIt has long been possible to make a gun at home. But what happens when it no...
View ArticleBULLETIN BOARD
Fine Art coursesThe Sri Allamaprabhu Lalithakala Academy (SALA), in collaboration with Karnataka State Open University Mysore, is offering Fine Art courses. This is not through distance education but...
View ArticleOf public libraries and nostalgia
Rohit Dhankar reminisces about the numerous rural public libraries that shaped the thinking of children thirsting for knowledgePublic Library, Sultana:Imagine a dusty village with a population of about...
View ArticleFeeling at home in Glasgow
Raghav Agarwal loved studying at the University of Strathclyde. He shares his UK experience After completing high school we all have to make a few important decisions in our lives. Choosing one...
View ArticleSelect the right course
Dear Sir,I am interested in Income Tax. I have completed my graduation and want to learn Income Tax in detail. So help me choose the right course and the colleges offering it.RajeshDear Rajesh,Income...
View ArticlePick a career that suits you
How you perform in your career or role depends on three factors — aptitude, interest and personality, says J A ChowdaryYou are at an important juncture in life. You need to make career...
View ArticleMake a career as a paramedic
The chief aim of a paramedic is to offer accelerated medical services. Sandhya Prakash gives you more details about the professionParamedical Sciences has emerged as an important branch of medical...
View ArticleGet started on the seven steps to success
Did you know that achievers, toppers and successful people follow a seven step pathway known as the Achievement Process? Here is a round-up of this seven step process to success.* Dream your way to...
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