As the two spotlights beam on stage, two iconic women from Hindu mythology — Draupadi, the multi-faceted beauty, and Sita the embodiment of loyalty and courage — share the same platform. “Face to Face”, a dance drama by Jyotsna Shourie’s Centre is a part of their story that is revealed through dance and by intimate dialogues in English between Sita and Draupadi. If you plan to catch up this musical, head to the Gurgaon Utsav this November.

Dressed in a black kurta and churidar along with a brown half-jacket, Olympic silver medallist shooter Vijay Kumar looked strikingly suave at the launch of a new Indian men’s wear line by a city based designer.

My earliest memories of Jamawari shawls is from rummaging through potlis of fragments in shops on the Bund in Srinagar, with my mother trying to find matching pieces to darn into worn out shawls. The rafugaars or the darners could practically hand stitch fragments, weaving them into whole shawls.

With a slight nip in the air and the fragrance of seasonal flowers, the city has ushered in the much-awaited festive autumn. While Navratra rituals are already underway, the sizeable Bengali population in the city is keenly awaiting the beginning of Durga Puja; that has become a way to bring together the community.

Long before the nomenclature ‘world music’ evolved, Carlos Santana’s sound had universal appeal. And with 10 Grammys, 100 million sold records and established fan base, Santana’s is one of the world’s best known musical signatures.

Folk rock has been their forte. Now, Bengaluru-based band, Swarathma, that performed in the city for the Dewarists Stage at Bacardi NH7 Weekender recently, have composed the music for critically acclaimed, Great Elephant and have been nominated in the “best composer” category for South Asian Rising Star award.

The mellifluous voice can bring serenity in most beleaguered hearts. He has charmed us alike as the lead singer of the Pakistani band, Fuzon as well as Bollywood numbers like Mitwa, Yeh Honsla and the latest, Phir le Aaya Dil, from Barfi. Shafqat Amanat Ali is one of the most talented singers in the subcontinent and will perform on The Dewarist Stage at Bacardi NH7 Weekender today. We catch up with him.

Ringing the doorbell of a neighbour and running away or jumping out at someone to play a prank is just so passe. A recent UK based survey has found that jokes carried out by 18 to 24-year-olds are shared online and they are more likely to “prank” a friend with the aid of technology rather than with traditional jokes.

Through the day, he has hardly had a chance to bite a morsel. Flashlites, quick bytes and cameras have not left him alone for a second.

Through the day, he has hardly had a chance to bite a morsel. Flashlites, quick bytes and cameras have not left him alone for a second.