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A Tiger's tale
May 4 marks the 204th death anniversary of Tipu Sultan. We have not done enough to acknowledge the contribution of the great martyr, writes RAHMAN AZER.
Know Your City
The grey deceiver
The first summer showers always catch you by surprise, and from that day on you live in a state of permanent expectation.When, oh, when will cumulus turn to nimbus?
Arts & Crafts
Wasted effort
A recent exhibition based on Kalidasa's Abhigyana Shakuntala was far from inspiring.
Music
Celine is back
The diva gets herself a makeover.
Sport
Riding high with BARI
The Bangalore Amateur Riders Institute, situated in the heart of the City, is a veritable nursery for those aspiring to learn horse-riding skills.


A quest for fame in Sri Lanka
He walked into a TVS showroom like any other bike-crazy novice. But one gutsy race ride on a dirt track convinced Team TVS Racing that the Bangalore lad would go far in the world of motorsport.
Happenings
Chitravani awards
The awards to meritorious journalists and production houses will be handed over on May 3.
Showbitz
Ghai's busy
THEY DON'T call him the neo-showman for nothing. All eyes have been on Subhash Ghai ever since news of a new magnum opus began to be heard. After months of deliberations, he is ready to launch his next directorial venture, Homeland with ...
Together on screen
AMITABH AND Abhishek will finally come together in a film directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi. Says the Big B: "Raj Santoshi had already signed Abhishek for a film which he was going to direct in the two-month gap in the shooting of Khaki, ...
Nandita calls the shots!
RAINWATER HARVESTING has always had frantic campaigns, but this time round, it is a dusky film star who is behind the camera to get the message across! Nandita Das and ad-filmmaker husband Saumya Sen have just completed a combined effort of ...
Kajol's new role
EASTER SUNDAY was a lucky day for Kajol and Ajay Devgan, as they welcomed their daughter into their family. With Kajol and the baby, doing fine at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital, the proud papa Ajay was not shooting that day. Ajay, who's just ...
Green Notes
Truly ornamental
The good old betel makes for an interesting option on the porch or in the garden.
Land & People
Where whoops of joy are heard
Makkala Koota is one of the oldest children's clubs in the country. Its programmes and summer camps help children discover their talents, or simply have a good time.
Here, damsels bail you out of distress
We have heard of women donning unusual roles of bus conductors and auto drivers. But at Sakhi Motors, women take up `manlier' tasks such as cleaning spark plugs and changing the brake lining.
Events
Lessons for teachers
It is easy to be done with the syllabus, but winning a child's confidence is an arduous task.
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