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For some, it's a nostalgia of their cities and for some others, it's just something new to try. Prerna Soni, a professional who shifted to Bangalore recently, says, "I discovered these dosa stalls providing a wide range of dosas. I like them since the taste and flavours remind me of my hometown." Variety of ingredients used in Dosas. Pic: Anisha Nair Nikhil Banerjee, a software engineer in Koramangala, says, "I love the taste of it. And (I like it) more so, because it is quick, fresh and healthy. It is pocket-friendly and filling at the same time. And most importantly,…

The response to PNLIT's request for volunteer teachers to help the children from the slum abutting Puttenahalli Lake was overwhelming! 15 people volunteered their services for various subjects. Usha Rajagopalan, who initiated this activity, found out that classes are already being held in the temple located in the slum. She met the temple priest and the teacher Mrs Rajeshwari, who said that some students were in need of supplementary tuition and closer attention in certain subjects.Vivek Krishna and Vijay Kumar are the volunteers coordinating the PNLIT Teachers. Classes are being fixed with students at mutual convenience and any breaks or complaints…

There were not too many immersions at Puttenahalli Lake this year. This may have been because the water in the lake is not very visible because the surface is covered with the invasive Salvinia fern. Another hopeful reason could be that people immersed their Ganeshas right at home!  According to our gardeners, about 10 to 12 idols went into the immersion drums that PNLIT had placed and there was one that someone had thrown just within the inner grill. One of the idols was from a travel agency in JP Nagar 9th Phase. It was good to see that most of…

An interesting way to urge four-wheeler users to burn more calories and less fuel. And of course reduce emissions, traffic, noise et al. Evangelical Social Action Forum, a Bangalore based NGO in association with Healthbridge Foundation of Canada launched their annual campaign to urge car passengers to rest their vehicles for a day at least. Between22nd September (International Car Free Day) and 4th October, 2012, the organizations are having awareness and signature campaigns at different colleges, private firms, malls, apartment complexes, bookstores and other places in Bangalore to approach those who travel by car to consider going by public transport…

 It is a narrow gap in the Mini Forest, and any cars parked in that area causes a blockage for the passage of other vehicles. So, at this spot, having a "No Parking" sign is logical. But some people seem not to read the "No" in that sign.... What's the use of complaining about indiscipline when we are all equally guilty? ⊕

Ranga Shankara & JustBooks CLC Shakespeare Play ReadingsAs a precursor to its annual Theatre Festival, Ranga Shankara will present play reading sessions. Three well-known Bangaloreans, Padmavati Rao (among Bangalore's best-known story-tellers), RJ Shraddha Chaudhary (the sweet voice over the radio all of us love to hear),the multi-faceted Vasanthi Hariprakash (ex-RJ, Radio City, NDTV's special correspondent, and writer) and Aarti Aney (from the Ranga Shankara team) will read Shakespeare's most-loved plays to children at JustBooks outlets across the city.Children above eight and adults are invited to these sessions at 11 AM on 30 Sep, 14 Oct and 21 Oct '12. Admission…

My friend Sugandhi Gadhadhar writes:"1. The driver in an Innova that had "Police" marked on it was honking away. He argued that he *had* to do that, because he was on his way to duty, and others had to make way for him. And we were on our way to what, a party, at 8:30 am ?2. We ask the car behind him to block the way, so that he doesn't turn right from the leftmost lane that he was on. The driver in this 2nd car says, 'I'm going right, why should I go left' ?3. Lump on forehead…

Being fit is the new mantra and Yoga is making a comeback. Currently young women in the age group of 20 to 35 are especially taking to Yoga.There are a variety of yoga styles, some modified to suit modern needs are available for all age groups to suit different fitness needs. Yoga practice. Pic: a1000yoga Pradeep Govinda, CEO Due North Yoga Pvt. Ltd, operating a1000yoga group of studios, says, “We have low intensity styles like, Hatha Yoga, Iyengar yoga and Sivananda yoga; we teach high intensity styles like power, Hot and Mysore Ashtanga Vinyasa. Higher practices like Pranayama and Meditation…

Hot food is definitely tempting, what if it is smoking hot? A bed of minced meat cutlet with boiled vegetables with some great sauce and maybe mashed potatoes on the side, sizzling away at your table?That would be a Sizzler. The sizzling platter! Pic: Wikimedia Commons Though the roots of Sizzlers are associated with seafood being served on a sizzling platter, there have been several variations with time. There are even vegetarian sizzlers now.Non-vegetarians have several options to choose from. Steaks, chicken, mutton, pork, and of course - the original seafood. The meat is usually minced and made into a…

Greetings from the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan!Magic Lantern Movies and DOK-LeipzigPresentDoc Wok*A year-long documentary training and mentoring programmeSupported by the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan and the British CouncilCommemorating: "Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities"This pioneering initiative brings together two institutions that work fordocumentary promotion: DOK-Leipzig (the oldest and one of the leadingdocumentary festivals in the world) and Magic Lantern Movies (an imprintof Magic Lantern Foundation - that works to create public access todocumentaries via archive and curation), to support and mentor documentarypractice in India.Doc Wok aims to address the missing link, that of mentoring, in thedocumentary practice in India, by creating a…