An 'app'ening world
A 'forward' has been doing the rounds on WhatsApp about the privacy concerns relating to that instant messaging app; it's asking for permission to share user data with Facebook.In the WhatsApp...
View ArticleA fairytale romance
The commute upto MLR Convention Centre, Whitefield, was a rather long and winding one, especially for those coming from the other side of town. But it was well-worth it as actors Mona Singh and Rohit...
View ArticleFor a fin-tastic flavour
Listening to the sound of simmering hot oil, sensing the flavours that come out and seeing the happy faces of my family members relishing the food I have cooked is not new to me. I've been cooking...
View ArticleDriven by a passion
The look is classic old school, but the coverage is ahead of its time' is what most vintage car owners would say. Thanks to their love for Fiat cars, four friends got together to form a club called...
View ArticleBefore you click
In a world that is increasingly moving from real to virtual, personal information has become the new currency. The more we rely on the online route for conducting our activities, the larger is the...
View Article'I am not a bad singer'
Actor Sonu Sood has turned producer with his latest venture 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya', a trilingual project in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu which is scheduled to hit the screens on October 7. The actor says he...
View ArticleThe tale of a roaring red beauty
The 1934 Austin 7 Tourer has travelled a great deal. When Jayanthi Ramachandran inherited the car from her great grandfather, she was not only excited to take possession of the vehicle in which she had...
View ArticleFrom rocky to green
About 15 years ago, a small hillock in Anuganalu village, Hassan district, was only a rocky patch of land with sparse vegetation and an almost non-existent groundwater table. But today, a mini forest...
View Articlemiscellany - The second oldest church of Bengaluru
Tucked away in the noisy bylanes of India's Silicon Valley, St Patrick's Church on Museum Road evokes memories of the past. This church, built in Gothic style with two glittering steeples at the...
View ArticleA peek into Rajasthan's rich heritage
With the palaces and forts of Rajasthan as his muse, designer Rajdeep Ranawat recently launched his Spring Summer 2017 line (SS'17 Collection) in Paris. The 36-year-old, who has launched 32 collections...
View ArticleTicking them off
Sagar R Gangwani, an ideation coach at Sankalp Academy, wants to click a selfie against the Aurora Borealis in Norway in the next four years. And climbing the Machu Picchu in Peru has been on his list...
View ArticleA swirl of emotions
Rajagopalan Sarangapani was introduced to the world of photography by his friend in 2011. He learnt the tricks of the trade when he bought his own camera. Not limiting himself to a particular genre,...
View ArticleFrom the lap of nature
In 2014, when a Coorgi village tribal gave Bheemaiah K K a rattan vine stick for his off-road activities, he contemplated starting a venture selling 'all-purpose' sticks. "That was in June-July, the...
View ArticleMediterranean soundscape
Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) is presenting a jazz concert by 'Allulli Trio' (Italy) on October 21, 9 pm at BFlat, Indiranagar. The concert will feature Marcello Allulli (tenor saxophone),...
View ArticleBrush strokes that inspire serenity
St+Art Festival has kick-started and, among other locations, works of wall art are coming up along Church Street. At the Metro station entrance, across its three storeys, is a colourful painting of...
View ArticleThe vanishing sheen
With its mix of styles and a vibrant music scene, Bengaluru has always been encouraging artistes and artforms. The city stood prominently on the metal music map but since the invasion of other styles,...
View ArticleFulfilling a childhood dream
Usually, the little things that one does as a child and takes a liking to, only become stronger as they grow older. This best describes the zealousness with which Haseeb Khader, a businessman, collects...
View ArticleRiding on the wave of adventure
There's a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the tone of each member of 'Club Sierra' as they talk about the club. An informal group of Tata Sierra owners formed a few years ago, they say that their...
View ArticleWhipping up goodness
I considered myself a 'foodie' long before I discovered my love for baking. Having a sweet tooth, I would often go to restaurants that offered great desserts. One day, Irealised that I should try...
View Article'My dad is known to have a heart of gold'
Actor Athiya Shetty has shot down rumours that she is part of choreographer Bosco Martis' directorial debut 'Circus' alongside Sooraj Pancholi, saying she has not signed anything like that.It was also...
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