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Of temples & megaliths
About 5 km northwest of the celebrated temples of the Pattadakal World Heritage Site, north of the Bhadra Nayakana Jalihal village, at Huligemmanna Kolla, is a sandstone rock shelter rearing up...
View ArticleScientists identify decreasing green cover in Jharkhand
Palamu district in Jharkhand is located in the geographically disadvantageous rain shadow region and is prone to severe droughts. It is home to the renowned Palamau Tiger Reserve and the Betla National...
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New flavours in the fruit bowl
A few lucky Bengalureans who visited select supermarkets this May got a chance to taste mangosteen, a fruit which first-timers would otherwise simply ignore, considering its dull appearance. But after...
View ArticleThe effects of freshwater on the Bay of Bengal
A new study from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru finds that the river discharge and rainfall differently affect the sea surface temperature, salinity and ocean currents in different...
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The Pokemon hunt goes on
If you've recently seen kids and adults glued to their phones while walking on the roads, they aren't texting or sending emails to anyone. They are running around the city to catch Pokemon, the cartoon...
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In the world of bloopers
An onstage goofup is every performer's worst nightmare — be it a dancer, a singer, a theatrician or even a standup comedian. Welcome to the world of misfired jokes and one-liners which didn't...
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A floral delight
Covered in a colourful blanket, Lalbagh is all geared up to celebrate yet another Independence Day with its coveted flower show. Attracting hordes of people from all over the city, the iconic event is...
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Flavours of an island nation
What's better than getting to taste the authentic food of another nation without having to fly down to that country? With the growing popularity of global cuisines among foodies, Bengaluru sees many...
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Behind the smokescreen
They seem to lead a charmed life but the sheen of the screen may not be that bright after all. Celebrities, the heart throbs of millions of masses, are at the receiving end of both bouquets and...
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Baking the healthy way
The only relation with food that I had while growing up was eating it. It took me four years after marriage to actually start cooking. I lived with my in-laws who took care of the food for those four...
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'I have grown immensely as a person'
Actor and dancer Shantanu Maheshwari has been a dancer for as long as he can remember. A man of few words, Shantanu says he is always overwhelmed by the sight of an encouraging audience. One of the...
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A new chapter
Dayananda Sagar Institutions (DSI) recently celebrated its graduation day on a grand scale. Around 3,000 students marched to the tunes of a military band in ceremonial attire. The graduates, placed in...
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Back to school
The noise could be heard clearly even from some distance away. As one neared the auditorium, it seemed as if the lunch break was going on and the girls were making the most of the time to catch up with...
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Black with a bang
It's said that people eat with their eyes first and then judge the taste. So when a plate of food is presented to you where the colour black is overpowering, one might not always find it appetising....
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High on riding
There's an unmistakable energy and positive vibe when members of the Rollingthunder Motorcycle Club (RTMC) begin to narrate their experiences and take you through a journey which they all describe in...
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Tale of an old beauty
The most trusted companion of Col Deepak Gopinath (retd) is a 1956 Fiat 1100 (Millecento). The car, that was first bought by his father Lt Col K Gopinath, has travelled the length and breadth of the...
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Reliving 'Malgudi' memories
English teacher Krishna, who teaches King Lear to BA students at Albert Mission College in Malgudi, says, "...I could no longer stuff Shakespeare and Elizabethan metre and Romantic poetry for the...
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Fuel of the future
Today, we are facing a number of issues: our natural resources are fast depleting, energy crises are the order of the day, global warming is increasingly making its presence felt and agricultural...
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The timeless classic
Fashion is one of the most fluid concepts in today's age. Trends and styles can rule the ramp for a couple of days or weeks and then quietly disappear from the public eye as if they never existed. So...
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Paving a smart way
The startup market in India is a booming one, thanks to young minds, who thrive to create something new and unique every second day. Proving this is the venture 'Parentune.com', a pro-parent community...
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