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TAKING WESTERN CLASSICAL TO THE MASSES
A couple of decades back, the violin was the only western string instrument known to the average music enthusiast in Kerala. Today, they are familiar with the term ‘quintet’ and also ‘bigger violins’ if not the names viola or cello. All thanks to a band...
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MAKEUP TRICKS USING THE PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2022
Makeup is about bringing out a woman’s natural beauty and true self by enhancing her unique features which will make her feel and look like a better version of herself. Beauty trends in 2022: 1. Of course makeup starts with a clean face. Skincare is...
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“IT WASN’ T ME WHO CHOSE THE ARTS; I WAS ALREADY CHOSEN BY IT”
A stimulating environment at home contributed to my interest in the arts: Growing up, Vasuki Vaibhav was more often than not, surrounded by talks of films, music, costumes and theatre. And why not? His late father Jayaram was a well-known theatre person himself and so...
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“MY MIDDLE-CLASS MENTALITY AND INNOCENT OUTLOOK IS WHAT CONNECTS ME TO THE AUDIENCE”
'I feel like I was made to shine under the arc lights, but sans the starry tantrums,” says Amrutha and wins our heart instantly. Growing up in the quiet environs of Mysuru, Amrutha Iyengar was your regular school-going child but remembers being drawn to classical...
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SCALING HIGH
Overnight fame can change your life and who knows it better that Bjorn Surrao? ‘Master the Blaster’ song from the hit film Master had scores grooving to it for months. The song set records on streaming Apps and on Youtube and is rumoured to be...
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SPIZE IT UP
November was an exciting month! It was raining weddings on one side and continuously pouring and flooding in Chennai city. It was quite a taxing time for us Wedding Planners. We had to cope up with the weather and make sure we deliver a seamless...
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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS THE 2021 EDITION
Staying indoors has gotten all of us to crave for travel. Getting local, shorter trips, closer destinations and smaller groups has now become the norm. With the pandemic now easing and countries including ours easing restrictions on travel, we must ensure we step out with...
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THE DRIVE
2022 Range Rover Unveiled Land Rover took the wraps off its newest, 5th-generation Range Rover SUV. It could be mistaken for being the same, but upon closer inspection, almost everything - from ground-up - is new. There is even a fully electric version of the...
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FIVE CAFES THAT OPENED IN 2021 IN BENGALURU
Hanoi Get a taste of Vietnam in Bangalore. Now that you can’t fly to Hanoi yet, just hop on behind your wheels and head to Hanoi for the best of Vietnamese cuisine. Who would not love a meal that consists of fresh ingredients, is healthy,...
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HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
The lockdown seduced many into newfound health routines, including taking up social media inspired fitness challenges. However, certified fitness trainers say the trend is dangerous. The recent deaths of two popular celebrities allegedly because of vigorously working out has raised a volley of questions and...
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