Director Rajendra Karanth defends gay romantic comedy
When director and scriptwriter Rajendra Karanth set out to make Nanjundi Kalyana, a film with a comic take on gay marriage, he didnt really think twice. For him, the film was inspired by what he saw in...
View ArticleDo transport, utilities apps work?
Public services are taking pride in their mobile apps. Metrolife updates you on the user experience. BMTC Easy Travel Information Planner Metrolife rating: 3.5/5 App offers information on routes, and...
View ArticleThanks, no rise in toll now
A marginal hike in the toll was planned on the road to the airport from April 1, but that is on hold for about two months. R K Suryawanshi, project director, National Highways Authority of India, says...
View ArticleKeep your pets cool in summer
The rising temperature is not just a concern for citizens but also for their four-legged friends. With the heat kicking in intensely, extra care for ones furry friends is a requisite. Sreeja S, a...
View ArticlePost about brides and spoilt men goes viral
Women are not rehabilitation centres for badly raised men is the post everyone is sharing and talking about on Facebook now. Posted on April 2 by Jaseena Backer, this post has been highlighting a...
View Article2 reasons Church St is trending
If there is a pecking order when it comes to roads, Church Street is definitely on top. BBMP says it plans to wash the newly-renovated street with water and detergent once a week as part of an...
View ArticleSonu believes Gultoo was a turning point
Actor Sonu Gowda is on a happy high after the release of Gultoo. She thinks that this movie changed her image in the film industry and was the break she had been waiting for in her 10-year-long career....
View ArticleDating apps bring home crazy people, funny times
New-gen love is characterised by swipes, first impressions and quick dates on dating apps. The world of matchmaking sites is fraught with risks, though. Metrolife takes a look at some lessons learnt on...
View ArticleGoing tough, but indie films defy constraints
Independent films are about saying what you want, which is great, but getting money to make them is not easy. Bengaluru has its share of passionate indie filmmakers who have stood their ground to tell...
View ArticleDishes inspired by travels
Working in the culinary world for over two decades has been a roller coaster of a journey. Ive learnt a lot of new things and continue to learn every single day. One of the most important lessons I...
View ArticleTochi Raina is a singer by chance
You can tell that music runs in Tochi Rainas veins - his father played the harmonium, his grandmother was a sitar player, his uncle is a renowned violin player, his brother is a composer in Malaysia...
View ArticleBullying, allergies feature in kids' film
This weekend is going to be a special one for the fans of childrens author Beatrix Potter. Her stories on Peter Rabbit has been adapted to the big screen in the form of Peter Rabbit which will hit the...
View ArticleFlannels good for city weather
Summer is already here and so are flannel plaid shirts. With a weather like Bengalurus, where rain and the chilly wind is almost unpredictable, this fabric does quite the job. Bhavya Chawla, co-founder...
View ArticleAdopt a style with eyes wide open
Personal style takes work. Even the most fashion savvy need to re-evaluate their styles. But where do we even begin to discover our personal style? Do we simply take to the mall and start buying...
View Article'Shadow and Light' fuses jazz, raga and electronica
The musical duo Anindo Bose and Pavithra Chari have been making a name for themselves ever since they decided to work together. Including stalwarts like A R Rahman and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have praised...
View ArticleIt's okay to go there
Bengalureans are quite an adventurous lot when it comes to thrilling sports activities like trekking or anything that gives an adrenalin rush. With the states tourism ministry constantly trying to...
View ArticleLove letters helped Kaikini turn lyricist
The well-known poet and short-story writer speaks about his life and times A crowd of literary enthusiasts waited outside British Library for award-winning writer and poet Jayant Kaikinis talk. And the...
View ArticleA tale of three generations
Theatre Tatkaal is presenting a Kannada play Kola, directed by actor Achutha Kumar on March 28 and 29 at 7.30 pm and April 1 at 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm at Rangashankara. Kola (Magna Talyakathi in Marathi)...
View ArticleMusic for web series 'Joshelay' goes futuristic
When radio jockey-turned-actor Vinayak Joshi set out to make a web series in Kannada titled Joshelay, little did he think that it would win him so much of support. The yet-to-release web series has...
View ArticleManju, footpath warrior
Manju Thomas, a young HR professional who lives in Koramangala, passes by Corporation Circle every evening to catch a bus home. Like all pedestrians, she is upset with bikers riding on footpaths. She...
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