Away from the arc lights
Celebrities have taken time off to ring in the New Year with their family and friends. While some of them have planned to party out of the country, others have chosen to spend a quiet time at home....
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With New Year just around the corner, all the B-town glitterati have made various plans to welcome 2017 in style. While many celebrities have opted for far-off destinations to celebrate the onset of...
View ArticleThe Italian rendezvous
The walk up to the restaurant floor of UBCity is a beautiful one at this time of the year. With colourful Christmas decorations, the mall is glistening with lights, trees and other decorations to...
View ArticleAn innovative platter
How about a place that takes you away from the madding crowd (though it is located in the heart of one of the busiest areas in the city)? 'Bak Bak Bar', situated in Koramangala, helps you escape all...
View ArticleA play of flavours
The first thing that hits New Year's eve is a time to celebrate, when people anticipate the times ahead and bid adieu to the year gone by. And since the celebration is a long one, continuing until the...
View ArticleBlend of class and chic
The first thing that hits you is the sheer size of the place. With an area of around 40,000 sq ft, 'Hoot- Cafe and Brewery' is India's biggest brewery and it has come to town. With a total capacity of...
View ArticleA touch of funk
With the New Year's eve party here, there is a lot that people are investing into, from snazzy outfits to matching accessories. Bengaluru, being a street shopper's paradise, has a lot to offer with...
View ArticleThe life of a party
Living in a traffic-filled city like Bengaluru, it might not be everyone's cup of tea to head out for a New Year's party. Many prefer to stay at home and have a small party of their own at home. And...
View ArticleWhen the curtains went up
Theatre has always had the power to communicate the most baffling and unrealistic concepts, leaving the audience awed. With an experimental and fun-loving audience for theatre in Bengaluru, there are...
View ArticleParty begins at home
Deciding how and where to spend New Year's eve is something that's playing on nearly everyone's mind. One has to take into account factors like convenience, the expenses involved and the company...
View Article'I have my fingers crossed'
Actor Rakshit Shetty has always wanted his movies to stand out from the rest of the lot. With his latest venture 'Kirik Party' having hit the big screen, the actor has his fingers crossed. In a candid...
View Article'I am getting work and appreciation'
She has done supporting roles in films like 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Raanjhanaa' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'. Swara Bhaskar, who earned accolades for her lead role in 'Nil Battey Sannata', says she is happy...
View ArticleThe call of the wild
Bengaluru-based amateur photographer Madhu Gowda was gifted his first camera by his father when he was in his teens. He recalls that he was so excited that he began clicking pictures of almost...
View ArticleFor a better future
Famous computer scientist Alan Kay once said, "The best way to predict the future is to invent it". The city has been seeing a lot of changes lately — some for good and others with debatable...
View ArticleTickling the funny bone
Standup comedy and theatre have always been a part of Gideon James' growing up years. He has moved on from being a performer of standup comedy to more serious roles of managing the visual and...
View ArticleThe drive to succeed
It was their firsthand experience with the transportation sector that gave Ramprasad and Ashok Shastry the idea for 'DriveU'; an idea that will eventually become a trailblazer in itself.Attending an...
View ArticleA journey of passion
Director P C Shekar says that he couldn't think of anybody better than actor Bhamaa to essay the role of a visually impaired girl in his upcoming project, 'Raaga'. He explains that this is perhaps the...
View ArticleCarving their own niche
The city has always kept itself open to all genres and formats of music. The latest trend is that of musicians, who were once part of music projects or bands, moving on to do solo projects. There are,...
View ArticleA veggie's haven
It was a lack of options for pure vegetarian food that prompted five friends to set up 'Beyond Elements' — a restaurant dedicated to those with a preference for greens and grains. "We...
View ArticleA gastronomic tour of Punjab
Craving something tangy and mouthwatering yet piping hot, in this weather? Pay a visit to 'Baba Chatkora' in Basavanagudi that will perfectly cater to this craving. The eatery serves a variety of...
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