Pratibimb: A reflection on creativity
Pratibimb is an annual theatre workshop that brings out the potential of every participant. Vinay Varma, the brain behind the project tells us more The classes begin at seven in the morning. And there...
View ArticleGirls just want to have fun!
This week, we look at some of the best places for girls to visit this summer. Great shopping opportunities, cosy accommodations and super safe environment…What else can you ask for! Nainital,...
View ArticleMohammad Ali Baig: When actions speak louder than words
We speak to Mohammad Ali Baig, the man who single-handedly revived theatre in Hyderabad, on his forthcoming project, a documentary on the famous Footsbarn Theatre Company A sepia-tone painting of his...
View ArticleThe Boys of Bebop
They create tunes sometimes on impulse and sometimes by instinct.And they are soon to enthrall the jazz lovers in the city,Meet Drift John Coltrane, the famous American jazz saxophonist once said,...
View ArticleMondira Jaisimha: ‘It’s not a job, I pursue my life’s passion’
She is vociferous on issues related to women, and does not mince words when she says that we, as a society, are not humane enough. Meet the woman behind the success stories of the Heroes Project in...
View ArticleMovie Review: Safe
Safe is your average action thriller replete with gun battles and car chases Movie: Safe Cast: Jason Statham, Catherine Chan Directed by: Boaz Yakin Rating: 3.5 Mei is a little girl with a great...
View Article“There is no such thing as a psychic”
Patrick Jane is ‘The Mentalist’ who believes it’s all in the details, and not some random psychic prowess. He uses his wit, grit and of course, his indelible charm to solve mysteries with histories....
View ArticleOh mother, don’t be a bother!
Of course, every mother loves her child. But how much love is too much? “I miss you sonny, it’s been three hours since we last spoke!” Your ‘ladla’ Duppu, Monu, Chintu or Sonu (or all of them) are...
View ArticleAn ode to a mother
There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it. On Mother’s Day, four mums share with us what it means to be a mother Karen Bhatia, Nutritionist and Lifestyle Consultant, and...
View ArticlePistol packin’ duos
On this day, America’s once most wanted duo Bonnie and Clyde were shot dead after years of being on the run. Their story has inspired movies as well. We take a look some of the other criminal duos in...
View ArticleOff the court
Years ago, when her parents gifted her a badminton racket, little did they know they were shaping her future. Today, she is representing the country for the first time at the upcoming Olympics.Meet...
View ArticleGrilled & lovin’ it
The Grill, at The Vivanta by Taj, is an impressive sight. Set by the poolside, its calm and serenity is embracing, offering an easy and sumptuous escape from that hustle and bustle of city life. As...
View ArticleThe money or the boss?
It’s a choice we all have to make at some point in our careers. On one side, there is a lucrative job offer ready for your approval, on the other, you are faced with the dilemma of leaving a good...
View ArticleLaughing out Loud!
What started 14 years ago in a corner of the KBR Park now resonates with sounds of victory through the simple act of laughing. Welcome to the Laughing Club, where age is not determined by numbers The...
View ArticleA plethora of opportunities
Cord Meier Klodt, the acting ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany poses an impressive picture of confidence on his first visit to India. As part of the Infinite Opportunities initiatives to...
View ArticleDine with wine
Say goodbye to serving dinners with clichéd fizzy concoctions. It’s time to stock up on some of the best wines for your bar. Sayed Istehak Shaha, manager and sommelier at Via Milano shows us some of...
View ArticleTouchdown time
It’s that time of the year when the flames of football fever engulf Europe and the rest of the world. We highlight Kiev and Warsaw, the capital cities of first-time EURO hosts — Ukraine & Poland...
View ArticleA song in Switzerland?
All About Eve My fiancée’s visit to India,last year and his comment on the ‘stuff’ he saw on Indian television is something I never will forget. “You guys are so funny,” he said laughing at the...
View ArticleEscape 2 Madagascar
Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, King Julien and the pesky penguins invite you to visit the land of adventure. And better — they have volunteered to be your guides and show you how to enjoy your stay...
View ArticleParadise regained, at the office
Your office desk is where you spend most of your day, while some are content with the bland stationery and drapes, others prefer creating their own little ‘treasure island’ Imagine working in a...
View ArticleWhat should eve wear?
The Chinese government’s recent diktat on women and appropriate dressing in subways is very amusing. We, the neighbours too have heard enough about how we ought to dress so as to not evoke the...
View ArticleHola Ecuador!
Charles Darwin once studied evolution here, and Julian Assange sees it as his bolthole. This South American country is filled with forests, volcanoes, islands, mountains and indigenous markets. Are...
View ArticleAge vs Ability
Today’s recruiters when searching for candidates are looking both at experience and the ability to do a job. But given a choice what takes precedence, we find out It is almost like a bygone era, when...
View ArticleThe American dream
Today when the United States celebrates its 236th Independence Day — a celebration of its past, present and future — we take a look at 10 events that changed history Abraham Lincoln, politician...
View ArticleAu Naturel, that’s the way to be !
Some of nature’s greatest delights are elusive and rare, but when they happen, they make you realise the breathtaking beauty of planet you inhabit. Presenting a few places to see nature at its...
View ArticleA game of high steaks
Discover the art of making that perfect steak, which is surprisingly not as difficult as it seems. Chef Inam Khan of Inam Steak House lets us in on the trade secrets THE PROCESS The marination Inam...
View ArticleBringing smiles to the City
Born to an Indian father and a Japanese mother in America, Dan Nainan is everything but an ordinary comedian. He doesn’t watch television, dislikes smoking, and definitely says no to alcohol. This...
View ArticleSpace Sailors
On July 20, 1969, two astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin left their Apollo lander module and took the first steps on the Moon. But what it took them to get there is their training as...
View ArticleForty and raring to go
It’s not just about working at home or office that marks the day of today’s woman. A day without a good workout is no day at all. And age? What age? Today, there is a thin line that demarcates what’s...
View ArticleOn patrol duty
The crime diary in the city seems to have a lot to report. While most blame the police for their incompetence, we understand that they are limited by the vehicles they have. Let’s have a look at some...
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