Friday 24 May 2013
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Hard work pays off

Proud: (Clockwise) Kishan, Kavita, Suhani and Shubham Bhuwalka.
The build-up to the announcement of the ICSE and ISC results was a tense period for students. Now that they are out, achievers from different schools...

'My focus has been on making good films'

Striving hard:  John Abraham
After his debut production venture 'Vicky Donor' collected three National Awards, actor John Abraham says he is feeling the pressure to churn out good...

Perfect play of flavours

Spicy: Mushroom manchurian
Taj Tandoori Nites, a multi-cuisine eatery in Vasanthanagar is quite popular with the residents in the area. It is located on a bustling street popularly...

The South-side story

Crisp: The Bunty Bubbly Dosa.
The mouth-watering quintessential South Indian cuisine that is served in Sri Krishna Chowki draws many people from in and around the area for a quick fill...

Steamed surprise from the street

Enterprising: Himash and Susan Lama.
When it comes to street food, Bangalore has always seen a wide variety. Be it masala dosa, idli-vada, chaats or even Chinese fast-food and rolls.

A night of easy listening

Alternative sounds: The members of 'menwhopause'.
Their only hope was that people turn up for the gig and not watch the IPL match being screened. And for the most part, one could say they had their way...

Something for everyone!

Sportive duo: Srinagara Kitty and Pooja Gandhi.
The recently concluded 'Get Active Expo' had a lot to offer to adventure enthusiasts and those who love outdoor activities.

IN BRIEF...

There's a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events.

'There is a treat for Shankar Nag fans'

Different: Ganesh and Deepika in 'Auto Raja'.
After 33 years, 'Auto Raja' is making a comeback to the silver screen. Director Udaya Prakash, who has directed movies like Yogi and Kalla Malla Sulla...

Gandhinagar Grapevine

Kiran Kumar and Snizhana.
Many Kannada movies are coming up with titles of old movies. The latest to join the bandwagon is Yuva Samrat, which is inspired by the 1994 Vishnuvardhan...

Film release

Comedy: A clip from Aane Pataki.
Produced by S Roopa Suresh and Suresh Babu, Aane Pataki is written and directed by Chandrashekhar Bandiyappa. The movie stars Srujan Lokesh, Rangayana Raghu...

Tv talk...

Watch 'Orphan' on WB at 9 pm on May 18. Tragedy seems to follow nine-year-old Esther wherever she goes. She was orphaned in her native Russia.

Photo Gallery
Youth bath in a canal on a hot summer day in Jammu, India, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Severe heat...

Youth bath in a canal on a hot summer day in Jammu, India, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Severe heat...

A pair of mynahs trying to beat the scorching heat at a pond as temperature soars in New Delhi..

A pair of mynahs trying to beat the scorching heat at a pond as temperature soars in New Delhi..

A man looks through the window of his house in downtown Srinagar May 23, 2013. REUTERS

A man looks through the window of his house in downtown Srinagar May 23, 2013. REUTERS

Actress Priyanka Chopra at a hotel in Katra near Jammu on Wednesday before paying a visit...

Actress Priyanka Chopra at a hotel in Katra near Jammu on Wednesday before paying a visit...

Actor Deepika Padukone smiles during a promotional event for her new movie 'Yeh Jawaani hai...

Actor Deepika Padukone smiles during a promotional event for her new movie 'Yeh Jawaani hai...

A boy fills a plastic container with water dripping from a government tanker in New Delhi...

A boy fills a plastic container with water dripping from a government tanker in New Delhi...

children transport barrels filled with water from a government tanker in New Delhi...

children transport barrels filled with water from a government tanker in New Delhi...

Beachgoers stroll along the Fort Kochi beach as clouds hover over the Arabian Sea in the southern...

Beachgoers stroll along the Fort Kochi beach as clouds hover over the Arabian Sea in the southern...

A Bakarwal herds his flock of sheep on the outskirts of Srinagar, India...

A Bakarwal herds his flock of sheep on the outskirts of Srinagar, India...

An elephant handler in a pond at the Hathi gaon (Elephant village) on Jaipur-Delhi Road near...

An elephant handler in a pond at the Hathi gaon (Elephant village) on Jaipur-Delhi Road near...