Calling for sensitivity
The sight of an ambulance struggling to make its way through the traffic congestion is something that not many people can ignore but most motorists seem to look the other way whenever an ambulance is...
View ArticleWhen reality bites
Actor and director Roopa Iyer had read about a plane crash in the US, in which the only survivor was a child. This piece of news triggered an idea in Roopa to make a film around the incident. She began...
View ArticleAn eclectic mix
Bangalore School of Music is presenting a concert, 'Simply Schubert', a mix of flowing male-choruses, tender and dramatic voices and flowing piano solos on August 19, 7.30 pm at Alliance Francaise de...
View ArticleHoping for the West
Actor Esha Gupta might be taking slow steps to establish a strong footing in the Hindi film industry but the 'Raaz 2' star is already eyeing Hollywood and says it is next on her wishlist.The...
View ArticleA home away from home
When Ankur Bakshi and Debashree moved to Bengaluru, they never realised that they would fall in love with each other and with the city. They met through their parents and enjoyed each other's company...
View ArticleEmbarking on an exciting journey
The first year BE and BArch Fresher's Day function at M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology was held recently. The chief guest was Anurag Kumar, director, Indian Institute of Science. Principal of MSRIT...
View ArticleOut-of-the-box contests
Garden City College of Science and Management Studies has a history of creating dreamers, winners and achievers. The students here not only learn what the syllabus prescribes but also harbour and...
View ArticleRooted in rich tradition
Inspired by iconic fashion designers, art, nature and her love for travel, designer Amee Patel creates some of the most graceful silhouettes and is one of those few designers who work to empower women;...
View ArticleConnecting the dots
The first installment in the Disney Fairies franchise gave us the character of Tinker Bell — a fairy whose talent is to mend or make things. Even in the utopian fairytale world, this is...
View ArticleReinterpreting Indian folk music
Mumbai-based band Antarman has come up with their debut album in which they have reinterpreted the folk gems of Eastern India. With heady influences of Baul, Bhatiyali, Sylheti, Bihu and a fair share...
View ArticleChanging times
Actors today are professional, on top of their game and well-versed with the tricks of the trade, says actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty. She also feels the film industry is now in a state of...
View ArticleAn inspiring tale
It's believed that a picture speaks a thousand words. While the aim of the photographer is to transport his viewers to the place where he took the picture, there's always a story behind how he can make...
View ArticleDelectable tales from across Asia
What could be better for a foodie than a platter full of tasty delights from across East and South EastAsia that satisfy hunger pangs yet hit the tastebuds? 'The Fatty Bao' in Indiranagar, with its...
View ArticleOf faith and doubt
Indian Ensemble, a Bengaluru-based theatre group, has started a new initiative called the Indian Ensemble Studio. The studio programme is presently working on its first play which was developed at the...
View Article'I am a more confident actor today'
She made her big screen debut seven years ago and Jacqueline Fernandez says she is a much more confident actor today and feels ready to take up challenging roles. The actor first appeared in Sujoy...
View ArticleNo more an easy way out
Torrent websites like BitTorrent, Kickass Torrents (KAT.ph) and Torrentz were shut down recently. The websites, that allowed one to download contents like music, movies, TV series and much more,...
View ArticleFrom celluloid to canvas
When 21-year-old Shivani Gorle came across a category called 'movies with a strong female lead' on Netflix, she questioned the need for such a subsection. The mass media graduate wondered why couldn't...
View ArticleCall of the wild
Fashion seems to be going on a safari. Tribal prints are ruling the urban jungle both on the ramp and in photo shoots. One can see bolder colours and bolder prints. Tribal fashion includes African...
View ArticleBringing tradition to limelight
She studied law in Pune and also worked with one of India's top law firms for two years, but from within, she was craving for something else, something that she had always been passionate about. Jhelum...
View ArticleA tribute to hill tribes of Ladakh
The collective love for quality, exquisite hand embroideries, interplay of silk fabrics and flattering silhouettes, brought together Madhuritu Dutta, Saumya Sharma, Tina Bhardwaj and Stanzin Dazes, for...
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