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Unrolling fabric for thought
The proud heritage of Indian crafts was on gorgeous display at the just-concluded Vastrabharana, organised by the Crafts Council of Karnataka. ADITI DE takes comfort in that craftspeople do have a future if Bangaloreans continue to show their enthusi asm as they did during the exhibition.
Health & Medicine
Ayurveda for the weary soul
Nothing like a traditional oil massage to rejuvenate a tired body. And here is a place that offers a range of massages and treatments.
Lifestyle
Oh, for a good night's sleep...
Losing sleep over insomnia? Welcome to the club. People all over the world are sleeping less, thanks to changed lifestyles.
Arts & Crafts
Crafts from Andhra
Equally enticing are the Venkatgiris and Pochampallis of Andhra Pradesh. The State is home to a number of other craft traditions such as the wood carvings of Srikalahasti, brassware from Warangal, Bibbili musical instruments, Dokra tribal ...
Music
Well done!
Like last year, this year too the local band, Document Done, paid its tribute to the Mahatma on Gandhi Jayanthi. Full marks for its earnestness.
Eating Out
It's a must-try masti here
ANDHRA FOOD lovers on Airport Road have a reason to smile. For now they can sit down and enjoy "authentic" Andhra meals at Mayuri Grand, which opened recently. The restaurant, with a seating capacity of 150, is complete with a dining area and ...
Shopping
Funky trinkets
FAR AND Deep is a rather unusual name for a jewellery store. It gets its name from its proprietors - short for Farhan and Deepti. The store, which is the duo's maiden venture, is just four months old. Though Deepti, a graduate in hotel ...
Events
Eyeing Eire
One need not look only to the US, England, or Australia for higher studies. Aspiring students can check out the Irish Education Fair that is taking place in the City on October 9 and 10.

He dares, and he wins
Mike Whitney, the host of Who Dares Wins, draws delighted laughter not only from TV audiences, but mediapersons too.
Insite
Turn your pictures into pixels
It's time to say goodbye to traditional `wet' photography, and become a digital shutterbug. And for an amateur, who already owns a personal computer, making the switch to digital imaging involves one small, possibly pricey, step, but a giant leap in terms of technology.
Entertainment
The human side of Shylock
Gareth Armstrong's interpretation of Shylock fairly crackles with resonance. What he does is interesting... he gives Shylock his humaneness. A review of the performance in the City last week.

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