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It's a mall world
As a child, going to the neighbouring Nilgiris to buy a chocolate was a high point for me. Departmental stores were not very common, we used to go to small vegetable stores or a small fruit seller and...
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City's best, in pen and ink
Bengaluru-based filmmaker and visual artist M S Prakash Babu prefers to let his work do all the talking. He has been associated with the world of art and cinema for as long as he can remember....
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Trekking in forest? Take note
An adventurous start to the weekend ended with a horrific experience for 39 trekkers and their families. A forest fire in Kurangani hills in Theni district of Tamil Nadu claimed 10 lives and injured...
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Some problems stump single dads with girl kids
Single parenting is not easy, and fathers raising girls face problems they sometimes have difficulty addressing. Talking about the transition from girlhood to womanhood is one of them. Spending enough...
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'I'd rather be stuck in this city than anywhere else'
Following your calling as a musician is commendable. Following your calling and proving your mettle in all aspects of it is tough. That is what sets Vishnu Ravindran Nair apart from the rest of the...
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Citizens' victory
The Hennur flyover looked like a derelict structure, incomplete for close to eight years. Road users and citizens said the tall pillars right in the middle of the road had become a hindrance. But...
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On my pinboard
Actor Karthik Jayaram is known for his role in the television serials Ashwini Nakshatra and Siya ke Ram. His notable projects in the Kannada film industry include Deadly 2, Kempegowda, Jarasandha,...
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Many left in the lurch
When the rest of the world goes right, dare to go left - sounds quite inspirational but only a leftie will know the consequences of breaking the mould. From awkwardly-designed desks to right-handed...
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Innovate designs on your own
The creative odyssey of Sujay S and wife Innu Nevatia goes back to their search for their kind of green dining table for their new home. Their search took them to countless flea markets, home decor...
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Discover flavours of Kodagu
There was a lot of things I was sure of doing when I was growing up and that was not to become a chef. My dream was to become a pilot, but due to whatever circumstances, I couldnt pursue my dream. But...
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Rich and famous routinely fall prey to blade companies
Ponzi scams in Bengaluru show a pattern, as they do elsewhere: they offer fantastic returns, deliver the first few years, and suddenly go bust. Many in Bengaluru, including legendary cricketer Rahul...
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Manju, 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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Music 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...
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A 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)...
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Love 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...
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It'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...
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'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...
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Adopt 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...
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Flannels 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...
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Bullying, 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...
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