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This Deepavali, let’s do away with whataboutery on crackers

October 18, 2017 Shree D N

Sale of crackers has declined this year in Bengaluru. What could be the reason? How do crackers affect people and environment, and why people advocate against crackers?

Arts & Culture

Waves of colours on fabrics

May 19, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Padmini Govind speaks about Tharangini – a textile unit started in Bengaluru in 1977.

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Arts & Culture

Old RBANMS building, 19th century bungalow among winners of Heritage Awards

April 17, 2016 Meera Iyer

INTACH announces the winners of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Awards, set up to bring attention and recognition to buildings of heritage value in Bengaluru.

Arts & Culture

When four goddesses walk around Mavalli, the heart of Bengaluru

June 18, 2015 Ganga Madappa

In early June, the village of Mavalli, close to Lalbagh, was witness to Ooru Habba. Celebrated once in three years, the festival is a call to invoke the blessings of the resident deity, Mariamma. Here are some snapshots from this year’s edition of the festival.

Arts & Culture

Bengaluru’s old buildings shine in first ever INTACH Heritage awards

April 21, 2015 Meera Iyer

INTACH recognises heritage buildings in Bengaluru on the basis of maintenance, architectural integrity and value to the cityscape at the first edition of the Heritage Awards.

Arts & Culture

Five things that can make your Deepavali celebrations more eco-friendly

October 22, 2014 Ganga Madappa

How are you celebrating Deepavali this year? Small tweaks to the way you celebrate could help in making your celebrations eco-friendly.

Arts & Culture

In search of a new village

May 13, 2013 Pavan Srinath

How many Bangaloreans wandering around the city have wondered about some many ‘hallis’ abound here? Here’s your primer on the villages of Karnataka.

Arts & Culture

Experiencing the true spirit of Xmas in Bangalore

December 24, 2012 Meera K

Take a peek into some unique traditions of Christmas in the city. From churches to bakeries to homes, the true spirit of Christmas can be seen everywhere.

Art

The handmade collective – this time for karnataka

October 25, 2012 News Desk

Set up to bring back the beauty of handmade in today’s world, this year – The Handmade Collective’s third edition ( 31st Oct to 4th Nov) will have a special section on Karnataka Crafts especially celebrating Rajyotsava Day.

Arts & Culture

Fun frolic and festivities at Purva Sunshine Apartment

August 9, 2012 Kumar

Purva Sunshine apartments at Kaikondrahalli, Sarjapur Road, on Aug 4th, Saturday, celebrated their festival called HABANA along with Onam celebrations. This is their third festival.

Arts & Culture

Gangamma Jathre concludes in Malleshwaram

May 21, 2012 C R Sridhar

Alongside with skyscrapers and malls, traditions like jathre continue to thrive. Malleshwaram witnessed the 84th Gangamma Jathre recently.

Art

Celebrating Japan in Bengaluru

February 15, 2012 Bhavani Bhaskar

Try on a Kimono or watch the elaborate tea ceremony at the Japan Habba on February 19th

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