Gujarat is not a political statement. It is a state like any other, where you can travel and meet kind people, eat good food and visit memorable places. रामपदा का लखन दास (Lakhan Das of Ramparda) Lakhan Das during his intoxicating performance The soporific rocking of the Jabalpur Somnath express had put me in a

The stone chariot outside Vittala Temple in Hampi, photo by Dinesh Shukla Dravidian,Vesara and Islamic architectural styles of Karnataka dominate much of the architectural landscape of Karnataka, with other noteworthy influences being Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, and most recently Neo-Dravidian architecture. The major dynasties that ruled the state over various periods of history have each contributed

Unlike most self-styled fusion bands that create cacophony, Soular Flare’s sound is extra-ordinary and universal in its appeal. In the welter of local music groups that rely on rock, and mostly covers (with a few notable exceptions like TAAQ), Soular Flare with its original compositions, stands out like a beacon.  This hot new sound of

The cover of the book Raintree Media is proud to announce the publication of ‘Karnataka-A Cultural Odyssey’, an elegant coffee table book, which covers everything from the taste of bisibelebhat to the pomp of Mysore Dasara. A celebration of Karnataka’s rich culture and heritage, this book has been published exclusively for the Raj Bhavan, Karnataka.

Reva EVIndia’s Green Gift to the World The Reva is a pioneering EV.  The very first to be manufactured and launched in India, it is driven in over 25 countries worldwide, clocking over 180 million kilometres on roads across the globe. Its impact, however, is far greater than these numbers indicate; it has influenced the

It’s a sign of our times that while we are positive about many aspects of our lives, we are negative about politics. Many of us choose to live in an insulated world, scorning the ‘filth’ of the political machinery. For those who do so, let me tell you that you are wrong. Let me also

Written by Sandhya Mendonca  Raintree Media Features Friday evening found us at the brand new Smokehouse Deli on 100ft road, Indiranagar. I had called ahead for a reservation; the restaurant called back to apologetically offer a table outdoors.  Hello, who in their right minds would choose to sit indoors in Bangaloreif there is an option?

(This is an updated version of an earlier article titled ‘LOUD is the chatter’) I am a huge fan of Kamal Sagar’s Total Environment projects and I was keen for some time now to visit his latest creative offering: the Windmills Craftworks. I was sure it would be a spectacular place.The only problem is that it is in Whitefield,