'Ananya is a thorough professional'
Prajwal Devaraj has his hands full. He is a passionate actor, who believes in chasing his dreams, whatever it takes. Even amidst his tight shooting schedule, he has managed to smuggle in some time to...
View ArticleA master of movement
Vandhana Supriya, an odissi performer, left the audience mesmerised by her magnificent postures and intense expressions during her recent performance as part of the Every Friday Cultural Evening...
View ArticleEntertainment on strings
The atmosphere of ancient India was relived as Dhaatu showcased the puppet play Rajasuya Yaga, from the epic Mahabharata. It was a treat for the eyes to see the puppets talking and dancing. The venue...
View ArticleShimmering items under one roof
The jewellery-lovers of the City can now look forward to getting a glimpse of pieces from all over the country under one roof. 'Jewels of India', an exhibition-cum-sale, will be held between October 27...
View ArticleIncredible skills win hearts
Samvaad Foundation, the charitable wing of Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing, recently organised a fundraiser show at Mount Carmel College in aid of a stroke rehabilitation centre. Known as...
View ArticleMaestros come together
The fifth edition of the Bengaluru Sangeeth Utsav-2012 will be held till October 28 at Chowdiah Hall. On October 27, the programme will begin at 9.15 am with Bakthi Sangeet by Putur Narasimha Nayak and...
View ArticleA delight to watch and hear
When it comes to music concerts, fans in the City have always been treated to a lot of variety in terms of genre.Recently, at the Alliance Francaise, the audience experienced a completely different...
View ArticleEnter the world of animation
The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce along with the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry is organising 'International Animation Day 2012' on October 28, from 10.30 am, at Chitrakala...
View ArticleIn the city
There's a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events .'Soul Sante'The 'Sunday Soul Sante', with its many stores and entertainment acts, will be held at Temple...
View ArticleBite into hot and soft 'idlis'
Hot idlis always serve as the perfect breakfast and are just right to kickstart the day. Sri Devi Tiffin Centre, located near Gangamma Temple in Ashoknagar, serves thatte idlis (idlis that are as big...
View ArticleThe taste of the sea
Tucked away on a bustling street in Shivajinagar, the bright blue building that hosts Samudra — a tiny little seafood joint — is actually very hard to miss. Established in 1986,...
View ArticleA plateful of Bengali delicacies
From mustard fish to chilli chicken, 'Bengali Mess' — located on 6th Cross, Ejipura — offers a wide variety of dishes to foodies. The small eatery was started by Suresh, who wanted...
View Article'Male is rhythm, female is melody'
It might have taken forever and a day for the guitar wizard to come to India, but on Thursday when Mexican-American rock guitarist Carlos Santana spoke to the media, the universality of his tone was...
View ArticleSmall increase, big impact
Not surprisingly, the hike in the fares of the BMTC buses has hit the City's student and lower-middle class communities quite hard. While students claim that they have to allocate a large portion of...
View ArticleWhy rural sexual violence remains rife
Dabra is a typical village in rural Haryana. It has narrow lanes with open drains and small houses built of brick and mud. Children play in the dirt while men sit around smoking. Not many outsiders...
View ArticlePrescription to fight breast cancer: Be aware
Women remain central to Dr Farah Arshad's life. An expert in breast diseases, she is committed to raising awareness about breast cancer, writes Alka Pande.At the age of six, Farah first accompanied her...
View ArticleWhen women keep watch
Across Bihar and Odisha, there are several women who are raising their voices to assert their community's rights and entitlements under the various government-run food security and poverty alleviation...
View ArticleSugar rush!
The strawberry consommé-drenched yogurt sorbet slides down my throat, smooth as honey but with a deliciously gritty undertaste. I take a deep breath of appreciation which coincides with my...
View ArticleDrool over jaggery
Here are a few more delights prepared with jaggery.Sweet pongalYou will need: A cup of raw rice, a cup of pounded jaggery, a pod of cardamom, a cup of thick coconut milk (the first extract, if prepared...
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