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Music with a price tag...

Commercialised : Listening to live music has become an expensive affair in the City.

Music for all and without borders is nearly a thing of the past now. There was a time when the City’s music culture had made it into the lives of everybody.

Telugu superstar Venkatesh was last seen in the Telugu version of ‘Bodyguard’. It became a super-duper hit despite being made in several languages. At 51, Venkatesh still looks stunning with the energy of a young man in his 20s.

‘I owe everything to television’

Coming to Bangalore after a long time, actress Kulraj Randhawa reminisces her college days as she studied here in the City. The “good old memories” are something that, she says, she will never forget.

Strings that set you raving

There is something about a stringed instrument that leaves you in rapture. The performance of French classical guitarist Eli Ossipovitch, to commemorate the 25th year of the Bangalore School of Music, was a testimony to that.

Tunes to wash away the blues

A performance by popular jazz band ‘Second Coming’ was recently held in the City.

Chic designs for women

Rasvihar of Chennai will present ‘New Classics’, an exhibition of fine jewellery for women, designed by Ahalya S, at Raintree Lifestyle Store, 4 Sankey Road, Opp ITC Windsor.

Helpline

Former powerlifter needs supportK Srinivasan, a former powerlifter, had his leg amputated since he was suffering from diabetes. The artificial leg he had on after the amputation broke because of his weight. He now needs an artificial leg which can...

In search of greener pastures

Enlightening : Visitors at the exhibition.

Students from across the City thronged the ‘Education UK Exhibition 2012’, held at Vivanta by Taj recently, to fulfill their ambitions.

From the land of manipur

With an aim to strengthen the bond between Manipur and Karnataka, The Manipur Liaison Officer, Government of Manipur organised a two-day festival Manipur Kumhei recently.

Filmi Fundas

‘Don’t pay attention to controversies’Actor Prateik is unperturbed by the controversy surrounding the song ‘Hosanna’ from his ready-to-release movie Ek Deewana Tha and says one should not pay much attention to such...

Tv talk

A thorough professional Aruna Irani is one actor who believes in commitment. Recently, she had the opportunity to act in one of the upcoming films of renowned director Priyadarshan. But the veteran actress turned it down as she had...

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