BENGALURU BUZZ

At their last day of a 12-day summer camp at the Bangalore Turf Club, children left with more than just the basics of horse riding and a certificate. Their 77-year-old trainer ensured that.

It is tiny compared to IPL’s big bash, splash and blitz. But Indian volleyball has nevertheless gotten started on a major league that it hopes to build on.

It’s a simple question: why aren’t bus stops in Bangalore shifted away from intersections? The answer isn’t as simple. It’s messy city, and so you have a messy answer.

Selecting an international school in Bengaluru may get easier soon. An education startup has launched a survey covering 25 schools with the IGCSE or IB boards. The report will be out in June.

‘Chimeras’ adapted Shashi Deshpande’s three short stories on the theme of Mahabharatha.

Evam’s “Art” perfectly blends the playing out of egos between friends and the discussion on ‘what is art’ with a touch of comedy.

17th century French playwright Moliere is influencing Bengaluru’s Kannada theatre scene even today. Here is one such play.

This play about the ‘common’ man in a globalised Bengaluru is a perfect blend of poignancy and humour.

Bringing back temples into the cultural fold, Gudiya Sambhrama, provided young and old with options other than television on a Sunday evening.

Bangaloreans got the delightful opportunity to watch Kalaripayattu at Cubbon Park last weekend.

Linear narration and less than nuanced performances lets ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ down. Music is the only highlight.

Akshay Kumar’s first release this year, isn’t exactly setting the box-office on fire.