The Hindu Business Line : Monday, May 19, 2003

Cane ... but canny creations
Cane products are in great demand in Bangalore these days. Priced between Rs 50 and Rs 250, these eco-friendly products are pocket-friendly too.

FASHION

Stay cool, by design!
Here is a rough-and-ready reckoner of some good off-the-shelf buys this season, when the sun is merciless, and the humidity makes you want to curl up and collapse. More

EVENTS

Shoppers' Stop, DRS school tie up for Jallosh
SHOPPERS' Stop has tied up with DRS International School to hold Jallosh, a "fun-filled event" for children in the age group of 3-12. The 24-day event, which began on May 9, includes workshops on magic, dramatics, story reading and arts ... More

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Epitome of eternity
Here's a first-hand feel of the Vatican City — seat of the Roman Catholic religion, touchstone of culture and a place where art, archaeology, history and theology have stood the test of time. More

Something for the family
This summer, the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa has introduced family package that it says has something for everyone. Priced at $299, inclusive of tax and service charge for two nights, the package includes a deluxe river-view room, which ... More

DOMESTIC TRAVEL

Book a tree house this season
The hub-and-spoke development paradigm has taken Kerala to the top in the tourism sector. And the latest to take that path is Wayanad, which is emerging as the tourism hub of the Malabar region. More

A climb to the clouds
Standing in solitary splendour, overlooking a grand view of the snowy Himalayas, is the Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, which draws visitors throughout the year, with pilgrims coming from as far away as Japan. More

MUSIC & DANCE

Decline in cassette sales, viewership — Music cos, channels blame FM radio
THE static is getting louder: added to a crippling licence fee structure, reluctant advertisers and dial-happy listeners, private FM players are now being blamed for a decline in sales of music cassettes and CDs, and a possible decline in music ... More

PEOPLE

Giving an Indian flavour to wine
Chilled white wine from an Indian vineyard — just the right thing to beat the Indian summer. Meet Rajeev Samant, Founder-Managing Director, Sula Vineyards, who considers winemaking a challenging blend of art and science. More

The art of harmony
With her Harmony show, Tina Ambani provides a platform for up and coming artists. It's a show that enthralls Mumbai's art lovers. More

TRENDS

Of Ranis, quality and paperweights
RESPONDING to "Quo vadis, Queen Mary's College", a senior citizen wonders if we have a patriot in Rani Mangamma, after whom the institution can be named, and as if by coincidence the abbreviation may still remain valid. There is more mail in the ... More

Of bean-byters and online moms
A Web site offers everybody a chance to be an `online mom'. For practical reasons, perhaps it is difficult to be an `online pop', but this `mom magic' is `very simple' and there are tax benefits under Sec 80G. `Just 4 small steps and you can make a b ig difference,' it begins. More

BOOKS

Oxford Bookstore sets up shop in Bangalore
Located at The Leela, one can shop here for favourite titles in an ambience that is vibrant and rejuvenating. Like its counterparts in the other two metros of Kolkata and Mumbai, the bookstore also brings to the city the never-before ... More

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