Tribal arts get a 3-D interpretation
While pursuing her M.Phil in Economics, artist Hansa Nyati would travel to Banswara district of Rajasthan to visit the tribals. She was surprised at the warm welcome she got. “They opened the new world of tribal art to me,” says Hansa, whose solo exhibition “Fusion” — an experiment with traditional Indian folk art and artefacts was showcased in the capital recently.
What is Trikke?
Trikke is a three-wheel vehicle, best described by auto experts as a “carving machine” — one that allows you to move forward using curved motion. The vehicle’s one-of-a-kind technology, called the 3CV, allows the rider to propel the chain-less, pedal-less device, which moves forward without touching foot to the ground.
Tagore Int’l pip Vasant Valley for DSA title
Tagore International School, East of Kailash, clinched the inaugural Delhi Soccer Association inter-school girls football tournament title, defeating Vasant Valley School of Vasant Kunj 1-0 in the final at the DDA Netaji Subhash sports complex at Jasola in New Delhi.
Vani ready for the big leap
Rookie Vani Kapoor did not take long to bag her first professional title. Runner-up in her maiden pro appearance, Vani was tied fifth in the second and finally a convincing winner in her only third appearance as a professional.
Northeast teams win
At least one team from Northeast were assured of a berth in the Under-14 final of the 53rd Subroto Cup football tournament, when Greenwood Higher Secondary School of Nagaland and Mizoram’s Tumpui Middle School won their respective quarter-final matches in the capital on Saturday.
Aiyaa in trouble?
It's not been a day since promos of Rani Mukherji’s Aiyya were released, and the film has already kick-started a debate on social networking sites for its attempt at stereotyping South Indians. The promo has Rani confessing that she doesn’t like gore ladke (fair boys) and instead prefers kaala (dark).
Kat follows Bips regime
She is one Bollywood actress who can boast of having the best body in the film industry. Bipasha Basu’s well-toned body, washboard abs and toned legs have been an inspiration to many Indian youths, but they are not alone. There is someone from the film industry who is secretly following Bips’ regime as well.
Bold, but beautiful?
Anushka Manchanda made heads turn when she arrived at a recent music event in Mumbai. It was a striking ensemble, and we don’t necessarily mean it in a good way. The singer turned up in what seemed like a signature Falguni and Shane Peacock dress and strutted around without a care in the world as she showed off her long lanky legs.
Brewing discussion
Since its inception, the humble coffeehouse has served as a space for rich social interactions. It is believed that the earliest coffeehouses opened their (figurative) shutters in Istanbul in the late 15th century, but they weren’t exactly looked on with favour.
Manipur boys continue winning run
Manipur-based North Eastern English School continued their winning ways, notching up their third win on the trot. On Thursday, the team defeated Air Force Bal Bharti School of New Delhi 4-2 in their Under-14 group encounter of the 53rd Subroto Cup football tournament at the Ambedkar School in the capital.