Postcards are all about nostalgia and this is an exhibition that epitomises all that and more while telling tales of the early 20th Century. With approximately 80 postcards from the MAP collection most of which have been gifted by Kenneth X and Joyce Robbins, the exhibition delves into print culture, identities, and the imprint of… Read More Hello & Goodbye: Postcards from the Early 20th Century
Summer months are all about linen, cotton, and bamboo. While linen is lightweight, breathable it also has a timeless appeal. Cotton is ideal for upholstery, bedding, and curtains and bamboo is one of the most sustainable options that is also lightweight, durable, and has a natural, tropical feel. This summer, home decor trends are embracing… Read More Summer Home Decor
Whitefield Art Collective the public art festival supported by Yuj Arts Foundation announced the inauguration of its month-long, seventh edition today. Whitefield Art Collective 2023 encourages creative explorations around the theme of “Transcencing Boundaries”, through partnerships with leading institutions and notable individuals from the city’s artistic community. The theme was chosen to encourage students to surpass the ordinary… Read More Whitefield Art Collective 2024
Rhodamine-B is a water-soluble chemical colour that renders a pink and red hue to an object and is used for dyeing leather, paper, and fabrics. It is not among the food colouring agents that are permitted to be used as per the country’s food safety regulations since it is an extremely harmful colouring agent that… Read More Ban on Rhodamine – B
Bengaluru’s esteemed cultural extravaganza, the Bengaluru International Arts Festival (BIAF), gears up for its 16th annual celebration, embodying the spirit of ‘Celebration of Harmony through Arts’. Renowned for its intellectually stimulating and captivating showcases by esteemed artists, BIAF 2024 promises five days of enchanting musical and dance performances by some of the nation’s most distinguished… Read More 16th Edition of Bengaluru International Arts Festival
Bangalore is a delight for bird watchers as its many green spaces are home for many avian species. The presence of birds is a sign of a healthy ecosystem. They help control the population of insects, help in pollination and seed dispersal. This apart, the presence of birds makes for a happy environment. Bird watching… Read More Birding Spots in Bengaluru
As cities grow and thrive, one aspect that needs attention is safety, especially when it comes to women. As safety concerns for women do not seem to die down, there are a plethora of apps that can keep women safe. A relatively recent incident when a Rapido driver assaulted a woman passenger in Bangalore made… Read More Apps for Women’s Safety
A walk that takes you to the last generation of silk weavers, tombs of Sufi warriors martyred during the III Anglo-Mysore war in 1791 and gets you up-close with the history of the Karaga. If you have lived in Bangalore for a while, you would certainly believe that you know much about the city. But… Read More Pettah Walk in Bengaluru
This is how you can manage exam stress Here are ways to reduce exam-stress anxiety beforehand. Tips Read the full story that first appeared in Our Bangalore dated Feb 24-Mar 1, 2024 here: A downloadable PDF is here:
“The Nilgiri district may almost be said to be one of those happy countries which have no history.” — W. Francis, The Nilgiris (Gazetteer), Government of Madras. When the history of the Nilgiris is told, it usually begins with the ‘discovery’ in the early 19th century, by John Sullivan, the collector of the Coimbatore district… Read More Ode to the Nilgiris