Same space, different strokes Tai and still life are two entirely different genres of paintings, but are both sheer delight to an art
aficionado, says C P Rajendran.
Upclose with Kannada legends Peter Colaco writes about his chance encounters with some of the great names in Kannada
literature and theatre.
From the famous yarns of Kota Chandan Sen says that Kota sarees, made initially to save a queen from the unbearable heat, is now haute couture.
Golden Page of Led Zeppelin Showman, composer, producer and performer, Jimmy Page, who turns 64 this month, was the
driving force behind Led Zeppelin, writes Colin Todhunter.
Bangalore's own book scout Book scouts like Giridhar Rao help replenish the stock of secondhand books in Bangalore, finds out Pradeep Sebastian.
Kota in Rajasthan is usually identified with Kishore Sagar and Jagmandir palace. The history of Kota sarees is associated with a queen for whom Jagmandir palace palace was built. When Kota's
summer heat became unbearable for her, Maharao Kishore Singh built the Jagmandir, designed in such a way as to protect her from the heat.
There is a proposal to set up a commission for reorganisation of states. Is it desirable to have smaller states? We invite our readers to express their opinion in 100 words Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
