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It has long since been accepted that the creation of Mandalas is a highly therapeutic form of art, believed as they are to hold a number of meditative and healing properties.

Full circle: The ancient art of Mandalas

Mandalas is a highly therapeutic form of art, believed as they are to hold a number of meditative and healing...

3 Nov 2017 1:04 AM

The name of the original book, however is not mentioned. That much will remain a mystery, one we hope the audience will be able to answer!

What lies beneath: Of intrigue, love and hidden agendas

Adapted to suit local, modern tastes, the story revolves around six characters and their relationships with each other.

27 Oct 2017 1:06 AM

Entreprenuers Dheer Lalit Gupta and Anushka Jain discuss the measures that should be taken to prevent selfie related deaths in the city. (Photo: DC)

The chat room: Govt must demarcate no-selfie zones to save lives'

From clicking pictures on the cliffs to train tracks to window ledges, youngsters risk it all for a better social media...

22 Oct 2017 2:20 AM

Unlike India countries like America follow an alternate dateline, mm/dd/yy, which brings their palindromic date in the month of July. (Representational Image)

7/10/2017 or 7102017 Palindrome for US, for other's not so much

A palindrome is a word, number or date, that when read backwards will read the same.

7 Oct 2017 1:26 AM

While the first instalment of his dreamer series focused on the more urban scenario of the dreams of IT employees, the sequel delves into issues that fuelled him when he made a documentary with an NGO in rural Kadapa.

Despite their stolen dreams...

Pratyaya witnessed firsthand the disparity caused by the societal norms and familial pressures

6 Oct 2017 1:11 AM

Comic Con India hosted Batman Day party with DC Comics at Puma Social Club at Indiranagar in Bengaluru on Saturday

Comic fest: Bengalureans celebrate Harley Quinn's 25th anniversary

Well, Saturday saw a meet up of all comic aficionados to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic antagonist, Harley...

25 Sept 2017 12:38 AM

Ashwin Kannery and Rohan S.M. discuss the pitfalls of underage driving in the city

The chat room: Fear or Education, the solution to underage driving

On Sundays, youngsters with a yen for speed take advantage of the relatively empty city streets to drive their cars.

24 Sept 2017 12:56 AM

Arpit Singh and Surbhi Dhyani

Agent Provocateur: Into the mind of a self censored creator

Agent Provocateur is a devised performance, built organically in the minds of the actors and the directors.

22 Sept 2017 12:57 AM

Reevan and Kaushik try out their favourite dish.

Dosa dossier for the foodie!

Many local college students share their experiences on eating the best open dosa in town.

31 July 2017 6:31 PM

Kelly Hansen of Brit-American rock band, Foreigner that performed in the city in 2011.

Decline of metal mania?

Fans of rock and metal acts are unhappy as most of their favourite bands no longer perform in the city and are opting...

29 July 2017 6:30 PM

Nipunaa, Pranav, Lavanya, Adrian, Mukta and Kruthan pose for our lensman

In the right spot'

This free musical social platform is the current rage as Gen Y gets to explore various genres to add to their lists.

28 July 2017 6:30 PM

A file picture of football lovers in the city, used for representational purposes only.

Whatte vintage whimsy!

Buying new-age football jerseys are passe. Ardent enthusiasts of the sport are splurging away on vintage stuff and are...

26 July 2017 6:30 PM