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Contemporary touch to the classical
Indira Kadambi's "Vamshi" and Shobana Bhalachandra's "Meera", which premiered recently in the city, were noteworthy not because of new themes or a new dance genre, but a different focus, writes GOWRI RAMNARAYAN.
Pets Care
Friends in deed
People for Animals (PfA), started in 1995, tries to create awareness among the public to adopt a more humane approach to voiceless creatures. Shiranee and Marieen, co-founders of PfA, talk about their work.
Arts & Crafts
Fabrics for a bright future
Textile designing is a rewarding avocation for those with a creative bent. This was evident in the recent display of saris and fabrics by Ramya B., Deepti Johny, and V. Lakshmi, students of Fine Arts at the Stella Maris College.
Fashion
Fashionable facades, her forte
Interior designer Pauline Jagdish has a novel interest... dressing up windows to ensure that a product is displayed to advantage. Most jewellery stores in the city reflect her creative flair.
Music
It's Dion's day again
Strong lyrics, powerful vocals and musical maturity are the notable features of singer Celine Dion's latest album "One Heart".
Green Notes
Home remedies for plant health
Is the potted tulsi plant in your balcony refusing to flourish despite all your nurturing? Organic gardening will help ensure its health as well as that of other plants. It is an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
Shopping
Fun and a fair deal
A rustic ambience, folk dances, fortune telling, mehendi and more... make the April-May Dhool festival, which is on at Pothys, an enjoyable experience for shoppers.
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