Of a man and his mission For T Raja aka auto Raja, rescue operations have become a part of everyday life for over 10 years now with a family that grows in number every month. They become a part of his family the moment they set foot into New Ark Mission of India (NAMI).
Adding zing to traditional dance The Shiri Dance Trust is among one of the first dance companies in India to have formed a neo-traditional dance form. The dance trust was established in the year 2005, and in a short period has performed at many prestigious events in South India.
ON STAGE
A play on Gujarat riots The latest offering from Still Waters, Dust motes from the sunbeam, is inspired by a specific event during the conflict in Gujarat. The play focuses on the human side of the tragedy in general and the impact of communal violence on women.
TALKING POINT
Fuming on the roads It's like Bangaloreans are developing a whole new personality. The benign, cheerful Bangalorean has been transformed into a rude, obnoxious, foul mouthed citizen whom you would rather not know.
BACK AND FORTH
Quiet witness to changing times The Holy Trinity Church was built more than a hundred and fifty years ago, because St. Marks Cathedral was the only government church and was unable to accommodate the large english speaking congregation.
Is the State Government justified in derecognising 2,215 primary schools which were teaching in English medium after obtaining permission for Kannada medium?
Over 3.5 lakh students are affected by the decision.
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