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It was precisely this sense of inscrutability that drew Delhi-based art historian and biographer, Yashodha Dalmia (who was last in town for the exhibition, Amrita Sher-Gil, The Passionate Quest, which she curated) to consider writing a biography on Keyt.

Sri Lanka's Picasso, Yashodhara Dalmia's passion

A Cubist painter, Keyt's works have often been compared with the likes of Picasso and his contemporary, Henri Matisse.

17 March 2017 1:18 AM IST

The mosque where cannonballs from the war lie. (Photo: Shashidhar B.)

Tiger of Mysuru can't fight BBMP babus

Lord Cornwallis was so taken by Bahadur Khan's valour that he wrote to Tipu Sultan, asking if he wanted the body...

11 March 2017 3:32 AM IST

Today, Das, widely considered one of the leading table players in the world, is part of Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble which won the 2017 Grammy in the World Music category for the album, Sing Me Home.

The percussionist who drummed up a storm at the Grammys

Back home in Boston in the aftermath of the feverish, post-Grammy excitement, Das is inundated with calls from...

15 Feb 2017 2:06 AM IST

Rajendra Maru at his store on M.G. Road (Photo: Satish B.)

Urban Legend: A legacy of coins to discover history anew

Coins minted before roughly BC 100 are engraved with the family coat-of-arms. scripts were developed later and used only...

11 Feb 2017 2:48 AM IST

The fight for Bengalurus green cover began with the government plans for a steel flyover that will involve the felling of over 2000 trees across the city.

What are you doing to our Bengaluru, Mr CM?

The government has now mooted an amendment to Karnataka Urban Development Authorities Act, 1987.

9 Feb 2017 2:52 AM IST

Karun Divij Balachandar at his Bengaluru home. (Photo: Shashidhar B.)

A brief history of the universe, through a teen's eyes

By the time he was a teenager, Karun had become a deep repository of knowledge himself.

28 Jan 2017 3:10 AM IST

Rukmini Varma at Gallery G (Photo: Satish B)

The varma legacy: Burnished by pain and solitude

Over thirty years later, she has re-emerged for a solo show, titled Opulence & Eternity.

7 Jan 2017 3:43 AM IST

Raashid Navlakhi

Raashid Navlakhi: It's your life, just take charge!

When he returned to Bengaluru for his birthday, he told his family that he would return to London and serve his notice.

1 Jan 2017 3:16 AM IST

Darsh Pant: At 13, already an impassioned teacher of the poor

Darsh begins to fidget excitedly as we approached the village, eager to get out and walk.

1 Jan 2017 3:09 AM IST

Abhishek Poddar

Art aficionado Abhishek Poddar to MAP' a new art space in Bengaluru

Rs 35 crore for Bengaluru's own Kala Ghoda.

27 Dec 2016 3:23 AM IST

Premila Paul in conversation with film producer Aishwaryaa Dhanush (Photo: R. SAMUEL)

Bangalore Literature Festival: Literati meet the glitterati!

Successful edition of Bangalore Literature Festival 2016 ends with a bang on Sunday.

19 Dec 2016 3:54 AM IST

Art aficionado Abhishek Poddar began collecting art thirty years ago, making his way through the smattering of galleries in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Bengaluru: Abhishek Poddar Collection to star at Christie's Mumbai

41 pieces from Poddar Collection will star at Christie's Fourth India Sale in Mumbai, one of the most important auctions...

16 Dec 2016 2:59 AM IST