Im in the midst of making a bed ready for the next batch of saplings to be planted. Can I call you back a little later?” he says in that unmistakable baritone he’s known for. It’s 5.30pm and Prakash Raj, it appears, is rather busy...
The most anticipated show every year in the car world is the Geneva Motor Show. This year however, unfortunately due to the COVID – 19 virus, the show had to be cancelled and manufacturers were forced to take their reveals online. Here’s a look at...
When we think about aural entertainment the first thing that pops into our head is the radio. 104.8 FM was one of my favourites before I got a smartphone but our generation is so used to fast-forwarding through on-demand content that live shows are just...
At a recently concluded culinary award function in Delhi a large number of winners were restaurants that have been focusing on ingredients as much as the finished product. These outlets, mostly new and run by young individuals are doing what was unheard of until a...
Nirmala Govindarajan’s book Taboo breaks all rules as she enmeshes prose with poetry, long sentences with short, one moment atmospheric, and another moment poignant. There is music, and a multitude of languages spicing up the book... Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Sinhala... Taboo is a master...
No Malayali music lover would have missed the song/rap poem Urakkamilla Rathrikal, a dark yet comforting piece, written and composed as an independent creation by singer Gowry Lekshmi. It isn’t her first though; Gowry composed her first song when she was just 13, marking her...
Bangalore’s been going crazy about the recently-opened multi-cuisine foodie destination, 1Q1 Kitchen & Bar, ever since it opened doors and for good reason too! We checked out this beautiful restaurant and came out wonderfully satisfied. The first thing that catches your attention about 1Q1 Kitchen...
How did you decide to become an actor? At the age of 23, I started off my career as an assistant director in the Malayalam film industry. Working on many projects on set, I realised I could be in front of the camera instead of...
As a foodie, I might have to confess that I may not have a sweet tooth. However, desserts interest me in a very unconventional manner— all of the finesse and techniques involved in baking cakes and fine chocolate from bean to bar mesmerize me. Making...
What made you choose a career in speaking/training? It all started 16 years ago when I started my career selling loans for Citibank. I was overjoyed with that opportunity, spinning success dreams by the minute, imagining myself in a black business suit, high heels and...
