Ties that bind
Rajiv Vijayakar speaks to the women behind the touching cinematic portrayal of the recent release, 'English Vinglish' — director Gauri Shinde, and yesteryear superstar Sridevi.Three...
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See China runOn China, the new monthly show hosted by CNN correspondent and anchor Kristie Lu Stout, provides viewers with a unique insider's view of China from within its own borders. Lu Stout sits...
View ArticleBack to the MasterChef kitchen
MasterChef Australia is a very creative and well-planned show that is a sure-fire entertainer, at least with most women and children. There is just something about amateur cooks striving for...
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Eat your heart out
Varshini murali speaks to famous food personality Adam Richman, known mostly for the food challenges he tackled on Man v. Food, about the final season of this popular series — 'Man v. Food...
View ArticleNumbers work wonders
The numbers game sees astronomical amounts being shelled out for fancy car registration numbers, or lucky numbers being sported on jerseys of stars. But, is it a craze that actually courts Lady Luck,...
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Complacency can be fatal in endings
Many a time, a one pawn advantage in the endings may not prove sufficient to win, especially with rooks on board or opposite coloured bishops on board. However, there is many a tendency for...
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Looking to be competitive
Can baseball, rugby and cricket fly in the land of soccer and beach volleyball? If Brazilian sports officials have their way, they just may. Flush with cash from a recent decade of economic growth and...
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When 'keepers cross the line
Goalkeepers are the most protected species in soccer, and often for good reason. But long gone are the days when heavyweight forwards could get away with battering 'keepers during corner kicks and free...
View ArticleWhat's in store at BIC
Red Bull Racing: Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber have already run clear on the constructors table, but its not that easy for the German as he still has to battle it out with Fernando Alonso for the...
View Article38.9 seconds that changed Massa's life forever
For 38.9 seconds, Felipe Massa, his family and his Ferrari team celebrated his crowning success as the 2008 world champion.Massa had just crossed the finish line at the Brazilian Grand Prix in first...
View ArticleInevitable change
A lot can happen to anyone in one year. A lot more can happen in that exact time-frame to someone in Formula One. One particular driver from the 24-driver line up who can vouch for that fact is...
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Strange and unforseen repercussions Tune in to 'Source Code' on HBO at 9 pm on October 22. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright and Michael Arden. It...
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'I did not have faith in myself' Actor Imran Khan has played several roles over his stint in Bollywood — but nothing like the rustic avatar he will adopt in director Vishal Bharadwaj's...
View ArticleAdding new tunes to old classics
DJ Suketu recently launched his new album 'DJ Suketu & Friends present RD Burman Reinvented', in which he has incorporated new-age elements like dubstep and electronica into the songs of Burman....
View Article'Fusion is a very wide term'
He has made his mark in Bollywood with songs like Kyun in Barfi! and Jiyein Kyun in Dum Maaro Dum. He also deserves full credit for introducing the masses to the folk sound of Assam with his...
View ArticleContemporary designs on the shelves
You are what you wear, believe most college students — and they live up to that belief. Today's young boys and girls are conscious about what they wear and make sure that they always dress...
View Article'I value the security here'
Expatriates love Bangalore for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, salubrious environment, food and people. Farid Akrami, an expat from Afghanistan, shares his experiences here Farid Akrami, who hails from...
View ArticleWealth out of waste
There's something to be said about converting trash into home décor accessories — it would help the City become much cleaner. Preeti Maneesh, a resident of Basavanagudi, does just...
View ArticleThey're keeping it stylish
The one word that dominates everyone's mind during the festive season is shopping. Wearing new clothes for festivals has become the order of the day and the many brands in the City are making complete...
View ArticleIt pays to be more civilised
An ambulance with a wailing siren evokes many responses. There are some people who very kindly slow down on the side of the road and wait until the ambulance passes while some others —...
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