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Walk beside me, my friend
Why doesn't one see lasting friendships in the present times? Because, concludes DEEPA GANESH, diplomacy and tact are the keywords in today's consumerist society. Everyone is a friend these days, and relationships are reduced to marketing concepts.
Dance
When a hunt turns into a dance
A swish of the sword is no longer mere motion. It is an aesthetic expression: a dance in a fight. Thaang Tha, the hunting form, is now a great cultural expression not just in Manipur, but all of India, thanks to Sonar Chand.
Heritage
Conquered and sold
This is the third of a 16-part series on Bangalore, which will culminate in several competitions including a Quiz, Paint Your City, Photograph Your City, Treasure Hunt, and so on for The Hindu NIE participants.
Music
Grandfather of the string family
The fascinating double bass, with its large body and sloping shoulders, got its due only after jazz came into being.
Sport
Caught Ponting, bowled Srinath
A biscuit major has found a novel way to promote cricket at the grassroots level.

They have a way with football, not words
For India, a place in the World Cup is still a pipe dream, but a group of intellectually challenged boys are out to restore a modicum of national football pride.
Cuisine
You aren't a Bangalorean till you've done MTR
It is a measure of MTR's confidence in its high standards that it chooses to retain its old-fashioned décor. From a modest eatery serving snacks, the group is now a major player in the food processing industry.
Land & People
Bend it like Gershwin
A concert featuring Gershwin - the American composer who straddled the popular and the classical - prompts some questions about south Indian classical and film music. Can Gershwin show us how to bend the gamakas right?
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