Finding solace in the chaos
Her knowledge of textiles goes back to her childhood days when she used to sit with weavers and learn their art. Born and brought up in a family of agriculturalists, designer Rina Singh draws...
View ArticleFlavours from childhood
Even after many years, the one thing that brings a smile to my face is memories of visiting my grandparents, especially my grandmother. It was a lot of fun going there as she was always prepared with...
View ArticleWhen art knew no bounds
Kalpavriksha' - Academy of Arts and Learning recently celebrated the third year of 'Chhaaya 2017' in all its grandeur at Orion East Mall. The event turned out to be a huge success with more than 200...
View ArticleComing out in flying colours
St Joseph's College of Commerce (SJCC) recently held its tourism fest 'Turas 2017'. The two-day event included an array of events including a 'cyclothon', cultural performances and business programmes....
View ArticleThe thrills and spills
These wolves are no lone rangers but only hunt in packs. Bike riders with 'Wolfe Pack India MC', a bikers' club, say they prefer to be nicknamed as 'wolves' because they have in them the thirst for...
View Article'People respect each other here'
The warm people, their accepting nature and places bustling with energy entice many to Bengaluru. Being the land of opportunities, it sees many who come here, settle in and never wish to go back....
View ArticleLights, safety, action
Acting is serious business and there are no two ways about it. From learning new languages and dialects to doing intense scenes, actors in Sandalwood are expected to be Jack of all trades. Be it...
View ArticleYour heart on the sleeves
It is no secret that the fashion world's attention has turned to the humble sleeve for the past few seasons now. Sleeves seem to be the primary focus for designers as they reinvent their own version of...
View ArticleAn unforgettable voice from Kenya
Music means the world to him and Frank Koine cannot imagine a world without musical notes and rhythms. A singer-songwriter, who is back in the city to perform with Toccata Musical Productions UK at...
View Article'Dance for me is a language of its own'
The recent 'Attakkalari Biennial 2017' saw some thrilling and mesmerising performances. The perfect coordination, in sync performances and rhythmic movements of various dance groups kept the audience...
View ArticleContemporary moves take stage
The world premiere of 'Bhinna Vinyasa' — Attakkalari's latest production — was recently presented at Gurunanak Bhavan. Showcased as part of the Attakkalari India Biennial 2017, it...
View ArticleExpertise and flair on display
Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous) recently organised 'Arbitrium', a two-day national level inter-college fest, conducted by The House of Commerce and Management every year to encourage students from...
View ArticleA festival of dances
Kristu Jayanti College recently hosted the 10th annual edition of 'Nrityanjali'. The inter-college dance fest witnessed participation from 28 colleges across the city. The programme included events...
View ArticleWeaving a passion
Her clothes have two purposes — showcase creativity and also send out a strong message to people to encourage sustainable fashion. Guwahati-based designer Nandini Baruva's primary focus is to...
View ArticleThe sweet taste of success
From being a person who has never stepped into the kitchen to starting my own baking venture, I've come a long way. It's just been a few months since 'Sweet Jingles' came into the limelight and it has...
View ArticleTurning street smart
Photography is said to be the story we fail to put in words. And a small group of photographers in the city has taken it upon themselves to weave those stories. So they pick up their cameras every...
View ArticleA fairytale on the ramp
The first two days of Bangalore Fashion Week left everyone delighted with some out-of-the-box ideas. Designer duo Sweta and Vishala, with their label 'Bose Cut' and theme 'Switch', set the temperature...
View ArticleIn love with the diversity
For some, it's the greenery and for others, it's the cosmopolitan culture that brought them to Bengaluru. But for Manish Pathak and Shreyashi Ganguly, the city brought them together and it was their...
View ArticlePainting stories from Israel
Israeli filmmaker Dan Wolman is one of the jury members in the category of Indian cinema at the 9th edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival (Biffes). He is thrilled to be a part of the...
View Article'My mother is my pillar of strength'
Assamese filmmaker Bobby Sarma Baruah is among the few women directors who have portrayed sensitive subjects like HIV-AIDS and women's empowerment with elan. Her debut feature 'Adomya' explores these...
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