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Behind the scenes
There is an endless list of independent bands and musicians who strive to gain recognition and popularity. Their main motive is to be known and today it's done either by going viral or by word of mouth...
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Going beyond the classroom
It can be quite a challenging experience for a student to settle into any campus. 'Connective Plus' was formed on these lines three years back by Riddhinil Roy. He started off in an internet cafe in...
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Rolling out the beauties
The Standard Herald was not just the first family car of Subramanyam and his wife Krishnakumari Subramanyam, but it was also the first car that their son, S Rajesh, drove. There was something about the...
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When life is a highway
What started as a simple conversation among four friends — Rohit Prasad, Bramesh Puttanaiah, Harish Garg and Bharath Devanathan — not only turned into a reality but rather, a...
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Reviving the rich heritage
When it comes to fashion, India seems to have achieved a global recognition of late. Many international designers are seen incorporating Indian designs and textiles in their work. This increase in...
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'People are cool here'
They may not get adequate sleep due to their erratic schedules but what gives them a high is the crowd's reaction when they press 'play' on the first track. DJs Steve and Ruben, the duo of 'Wolfpack'...
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'I do feel a little dejected'
She has participated in several reality shows, including 'Bigg Boss 8', but Karishma Tanna doesn't like to be labelled as a 'reality show queen'."There are many actors who have done more reality shows...
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When less is more...
Trends come and go, yet some of them are classics and stay in vogue forever. Selecting accessories is often a more tedious task compared to picking up an outfit and this is where statement jewellery...
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Making waves
Srikrishna and Ramkumar Mohan, more commonly known as the 'Trichur Brothers', have carved out a well defined space for themselves in the field of Carnatic music. Possessing a magnetic appeal that turns...
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On roads not taken
Pratik Jain became fond of cruiser bikes when he was a college student and that's also when he grew passionate about bike rides. His first challenging ride was on the terrains of Ladakh. Before hitting...
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Jazzing it up the Thai way
The fourth edition of the international jazz and blues festival, organised by Indigo 91.9 at Hotel Royal Orchid, saw some scintillating performances by Indian and international artistes who delighted...
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Straight from the streets
Officially, I started my culinary journey in 1997 but my love for food began much earlier. I come from a family of hoteliers soI've grown up watching the culinary business. My family has multiple...
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The popping colours
When Swati Vijaivargie entered the designing world, little did she realise that she will one day have her own label where she could work on the designs she liked the most. Today, the four-year-old...
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Go with the flow
Rushing to a meeting followed by a dinner party and want to look sophisticated yet stylish? Go for the ankle-length 'kurta'. While the 'kurta' is an integral part of the Indian woman's wardrobe, a...
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On the hot seat
When Abhishek Sircar, a software professional, returned to Bengaluru after a short break, most of the riders he used to ride with had left. So one of the first things he did was to contact a biking...
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Chasing a childhood passion
Saleem Muddasir recalls that his love for vintage and classic vehicles began when he was in college. He would save his pocket money to buy these old vehicles and would restore them himself. His passion...
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miscellany - Inspiration from a pyramid
Every day, sitting inside a pyramidical structure, students begin their classes with meditation. At PaRanga Vidya Kendra, meditation is a part of the education. The pyramid structure of the classroom...
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Guardians of crop diversity
Seed production in Haveri district is not synonymous with hybrid varieties anymore. Indigenous seeds have created ripples in the epicentre of hybrid seed production. The change is visible when one...
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Recalling a memorable journey
The first thing that catches your attention when you see Sharath S Namburi's collection of vintage and classic vehicles is a tricycle that he found at Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. Previously owned by...
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Fit as a fiddle
Run for your life' usually has a negative connotation but for 'Teevra', it's what makes them unique. Advocating the mantra of 'happiness through fitness', the running club includes around 10 to 12...
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