A lesson in democracy
Vote for me, Ihave already told my mom Ihave won' — this was one of the many posters that were plastered around the St Joseph's College of Commerce (SJCC). It's election time on campus and...
View Article'No need to be size zero'
Newbie Huma Qureshi, who is all set to debut in Bollywood with Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur', says one does not have to be size zero to connect with the audience."I think you don't have to be...
View Article'Writing is my passion'
Saurabh Shukla confesses that he is a writer first and actor next, characters that he has essayed — like Kallu Mama of RGV's Satya and the constable of 'Slumdog Millionaire' —...
View ArticleThe next best alternative
Sun films may have been banned in four wheelers. But not all motorists are grumbling. Some ingenious four-wheeler owners have hit upon other ideas to prevent prying eyes from digging deep into their...
View ArticleTv talks
A bewildering taleUttaran airs on June 15 at 10 pm on Colors. In tonight's episode, Meethi is shocked to find out that in reality, her mother is still alive. She promptly decides to get to the bottom...
View ArticleFilmi fundas
Vacation time for FarhanFilm-maker and actor Farhan Akhtar has had his hands full shooting for various films and the co-hosting the IIFA awards, is now in the mood for a holiday. Farhan has decided to...
View ArticleThe victory of good over bad
The dance ensemble 'Natyanjali' presented Sambhawami Yuge Yuge in the City recently. The popular dance ballet was performed at the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan to a packed house. The ballet was based on the...
View ArticleCompositions of lore
The classical and melodious tunes of J C Bach, Maurice Ravel, Felix Mendelssohn's, Beethoven and other Western classical music composers were brought alive at the Alliance Francaise de Bangalore...
View ArticleWhen books speak up
Audio books are now becoming increasingly popular .With busy schedules ruling people's lives, reading has almost no takers. This is where audio books come in. They serve the purpose of multi-tasking as...
View ArticleA brand apart
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has become the brand ambassador of jewellery retail chain Kalyan Jewellers.This is the first time that Aishwarya, who has so far endorsed only international brands, is endorsing...
View Article'Fame actually scares me'
Model-turned-actress Tamanna Pasha may have been spotted at many social events in the City lately, but she is still focussed on making a mark in the Kannada film industry. Becoming an actor was not...
View ArticleA two-way street
Internship helps students get work experience, but does it benefit the company?Most students treat internship as hard-to-get chances that allow them to familiarise themselves with the work environment...
View Article'I love watching movies'
Says tennis player Ti Chen from China, while raving about '3 Idiots'Tennis pro Ti Chen, the top seed player at the ongoing Toyota International Tennis Federation Open, has been enjoying his stay in the...
View ArticleStay in the right lane
Despite the new emphasis on lane discipline coming up at the major junctions of the City, Bangaloreans are yet to get familiarised with the rules. While some of them are attempting to follow the...
View ArticleTime to shine and polish
Maintenance Furniture is not only a vital aspect of home decor, but also a key investment. Bindu Gopal Rao offers tips on how to maintain your furniture, to ensure its longevity.A vital part of home...
View ArticleRearrange to redecorate
You have lived in your 'new' home for a few years now and the 'newness' has worn out. The same room, with the same furniture and the same decor, is getting on your nerves. You are itching to move or at...
View ArticleMake your own pencil dolls
Don't you love to have fancy pencils? All the better if they are the kind that no one else has in class! We'll show you how to make plenty of special pencils. You can use some in class and give away...
View ArticleA home for Terry
The terrier became increasingly fierce. Even the kids who were familiar with him began to have problems. His behaviour became steadily worse. Things came to a head when Terry bit the gardener!Aditya...
View ArticleSnippets
Home from car metal scrapsWhile the McGee House in California, USA, may look like any other new designer home in the neighbourhood, its walls tell a different story. Designed by the husband-and-wife...
View ArticleKeep your indoors warm and bright
The basic idea of monsoon decor is to add colour to your space by way of bright, cheerful yellow, orange or red. At the same time, it is important to ensure that there's no moisture inside the house,...
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