From the times of the Lumiere brothers through the times of Alam Ara until now, ‘moving images’ was always equipped with the power of ‘moving’ its audience. This time around, it’s no different. A beautiful ode to Indian Cinema, Bombay Talkies weaves in various factors thereby celebrating 100 years of...

Wondering which is that one new place that’s in vogue right now in Bangalore? I would vote for Smoke House Deli (Indiranagar, 100 feet road). This time around, it’s however for the right reasons. There is something about the interiors that makes it serene and adds a certain depth to the entire atmosphere. White and black...

A colleague of ours suggested we try Soo Ra Sang, a Korean restaurant very close to office (HAL 3rd stage) and we decided to head there along with his family and another colleague. What bowled me over the minute I called to reserve a table, was the hospitality or approach. They immediately sent a text message with their address...

I don’t know if I can say that I have graduated to this phase where I write only when I want to or if I should say that I hardly realize that months have gone by without me writing. Alas, this is what it is currently. The state of mind is not the same, the enthusiasm is not the same and I feel the dedication has suffered a...

Before its release, Aiyaa always caught my attention. Here’s why: It was being produced under the Anurag Kashyap banner Amit Trivedi’s brilliant notes had created quite a buzz Rani was impressive in No One Killed Jessica. Oh yes, it had every South Indian element; the best being the Malayalam superstar Prithviraj...

Kaapi Coffee Filter Coffee Black Coffee Espresso Call it whatever you wish to, consume it in whichever form,but the power of good coffee is magical. I’m sure every coffee lover would agree with me on this. What better day to make sure that you cross the line and drink that extra mug of coffee than today.. Wondering why...

Dining at Grasshopper is an experience. It should surely be on your to-do list if you ever plan a trip to Bangalore. Tucked away in the outskirts of the city on Bannerghatta road Grasshopper is beautifully done over a vast farm house owned by Sonali Sattar and Himanshu Dimri. It’s a place where everything about your taste...

And if it is a Kabir Khan film, then Meenakshi Karanth has to watch it. Expectations are usually high. Not sure if it’s because I had worked for him in the past. Anyway, I did think Ek Tha Tiger would be a good watch. At every stage of the film I kept wondering what was wrong with Kabir Khan (KK). How could he. It seemed more...

Last week we were mesmerized by Anurag Kashyap’s tale of revenge and this week it’s SS Rajamouli’s Eega!! ‘Oh wow’ – That’s what both, Sunny and me kept saying all through.. Like I tweeted, brilliance is the thought process that thinks like Rajamouli. The film will leave you mesmerized and yes, thinking for hours...

If there is something I absolutely love and need to indulge in on a daily basis then it has to be my filter coffee.. Coffee at home is made with passion and interest which I guess adds to its flavor and aroma!   Here’s how coffee is made.   What would you need: 1)      Coffee Filter (I have a size 6 at home....