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Inside story Understanding terrorism since 1945

Fox History and Entertainment pays tribute to the victims of terrorism through an exclusive line-up of shows, exploring macabre plots and the people behind terror attacks across the world. “Remembering 9/11” comprises a seven-hour specialon the dark and organised world of terror. From the devastation of 9/11 to the horror of 26/11 attacks, acts of terrorism have left a brutal scar on humanity. On September 11, Fox History and Entertainment will peek into the minds of the terrorists who have plotted these barbaric attacks and expose the planning of some of the most feared terror outfits across the world in the series “International Terrorism since 1945”.

The second season of “International Terrorism since 1945” explores the excesses of terror outfits and people like Colonel Gaddafi and Libya, Klu Klux Clan, the Red Brigade, etc.

Watch “Remembering 9/11” from 6.30 p.m. onwards tomorrow on Fox History and Entertainment.

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The Hindu : y>Society sets certain conventions that are just easy to stick to. And it takes something to be a rebel. The beauty lies in accepting both sides of the coin, without prejudices, believes BINDU TOBBY

Photo: K.R. DeepakTHERE ARE TWO SIDES To each of our selves

Ideally a woman needs to be married by the time she is 25, she preferably needs to finish her baby-bearing activities by the time she is 30, it’s best if she gives up her career and looks after her two kids who are spaced three years apart (great if the first one is a boy and the second a girl).

Singing and dancing are done best in the bathroom, or the most at a party. It is sheer luck if you make a real career out of singing and dancing.

You need to watch your teenage children very carefully, especially the girls. You can be a little more lenient with your teenage boy, come on – boys are boys, after all.

Men need to be ‘settled’ before they are 30, need to be in the prime of their careers by the time they are 40 – (of course they will be because the family would have moved from dual to single income status – keeping in mind that the wife has quit working.)

Paternal grandparents need to live in the homes of their sons and as a pastime (or time-pass) they need to spoil their grandchildren.Filling in the white

We all know these rules. The maverick called our society has laid down the rules and in black and white, for many generations now. And of course, the conformists among us follow the black print, and staunchly at that. And that white un-written space is for the rebels to fill.

So a 60-year-old widower who decides to change his marital status from being single to being married (Article 377 will warrant an…More

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Stand up comedian Rajiv Satyal believes the audience laughs when it empathises with the gig

Photo: Murali Kumar K.SPOT ON Rajiv says he’s spontaneous

I do not believe in crushing stereotypes. I believe that they exist in all societies. As long as you do not typecast all people belonging to an ethnicity/race into a stereotype, you are safe. They exist in all societies and do provide fodder for many comedy shows,” says Rajiv Satyal, a stand up comedian in the US, currently on a multi-city tour across India. He performed at the Collection in Bangalore recently.

Rajiv was born and brought up in Ohio and was a marketing executive at Procter & Gamble.

He got on to the stand up comedy circuit in 2002 and since then has opened many shows for another popular comedy act, Russell Peters. “Stand up comedy in India is a very new concept and is very different from the US. In the US, the routines are much more personal and deal with issues such as dating, ethnic communities and their stereotypes etc. It is much more real.” He adds, “I feel that comedy in India is more external. Indian stand up comedy deals with current political events, mimicry acts etc. Both these forms are fun and entertaining in their own right.”

Though he does include routines on Indians, when he started off, he refrained from writing such acts.

Rajiv says: “Unlike other comedians, I started my career in Ohio, a smaller and much more homogenous region compared to places like New York and Los Angles. It is very important that you are able to relate to your audience with your gigs. For example, you cannot talk about American state politics to an audience in India. So I now do include some routines on Indians.” He says, “Comedy is dependent on a shared experience and some degree of empathy. You will not…More

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The boys throwball team of PPEC, Sadashivanagar that won the taluk level Inter-School Throw Ball Tournament

The team from MCC that won the taluk level Inter Collegiate Volleyball Tournament

The team from the M.V. Institute of Technology that won the VTU Inter-Collegiate Softball Tournament

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Mahesh Dattani’s Brief Candle flickered, sputtered, and occasionally sent out a luminous beam

No direction home Your attention is caught, then broken, and then caught again by the glimmer of each new idea

If I were Mahesh Dattani’s schoolteacher and his play a writing assignment I would return it to him, saying, “Needs more work. Please revise”. But Dattani is no schoolboy; he is a much-feted veteran of English-language Indian theatre. In his 21 years as a playwright he has never written a play without a focus – until now. “Brief Candle”, staged at Chowdiah Memorial Hall by The Primetime Theatre Company last Sunday, flickered, sputtered, and occasionally sent out a luminous beam. Dattani surely didn’t plan to keep his spectators in the dark about his intentions, but as they went down one blind alley after another, they started wondering where it was all leading up to. Perhaps that was why the play felt much longer than its 90 minutes.

The hospital beds and white partitions puzzle you at first, as they are meant to. The action is set in a hotel whose manager is assigning rooms to delayed flight passengers. Suspending disbelief, you go along with the farcical dalliances of one drunken and two sex-crazed guests until “alienation” strikes. You find out that this is a play rehearsal; the actors are inmates of a hospice and the hotel manager, their doctor. A familiar tactic, the play-within-the-play. But as the stories of terminally ill patients unfold, you become aware of Dattani’s clever concept: of theatre as catharsis and the director as doctor / psychiatrist who taps into his actors’ psyches. The dead writer of the play, a former inmate, makes his fellow-inmates act out their deepest wishes and brings them face to face with their true selves. He has used his intimate knowledge of their lives to turn their personal tragedies into comedy….More

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Rupa &Co and the Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore, will release the book “Jinnah: India – Partition – Independence” by Jaswant Singh. The event will be held on September 12, at 6 p.m. at the Leela Palace, Airport Road.

The book release will be followed by a panel discussion. The Partition of India has been the most wounding trauma of the 20th Century. Who is/was responsible – Jinnah? The Congress Party? Or the British? Jinnah’s political journey began as an ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity, yet ended with his becoming the ‘sole spokesman’ of Muslims in India; the creator of Pakistan, the Quaid-e-Azam. The book attempts to answer these questions.

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Canali’s Nawab collection is a tribute to a bygone era

Style statement Paolo Canali

The Nawab collection from the Canali stable is a tribute to the rich and sophisticated aspect of Indian culture, personified by the ancient maharajas and their regal style,” says Paolo Canali, Marketing director of the Canali group. He adds, “It will serve as a memory of an age that is remembered for its marriage of sophistication and simplicity.”

Paolo contends, “As with our previous collections, the fabrics used are best quality and have blends of top quality linen and silk. India is emerging as a new fashion power house and we felt that this collection would be a great way to mark the occasion.”

He adds, “We have a niche market, who believe in wearing the best clothes and our job is to ensure that these clothes are made available.”

On the effects of the recession on luxury brands, Canali maintains, “The downturn has not affected business to a great extent. We serve a select brand of customers, who want the best in the business and we strive to provide it to them. The fashion industry across the world is showing signs of revival.”

Apart from his marketing experience, Paolo is also a great connoisseur of wines and foods. He says, “Indian food is a definite favourite.” The Nawab collection is available at the Canali stores at Collection in UB City.

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With the World Championship in his kitty, Pankaj Advani has emerged at the top of his game

Photo Murali Kumar K.The champion in sync Pankaj Advani is elated about his win at the World Championships

The coronation is complete. The king-in-waiting has been crowned. It took three long years for the 24-year-old Pankaj Advani to claim theWorld Professional Billiards championship at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds. The young Banglorean ascended the throne in style, dethroning nine-time world champion Mike Russel. In his path to the finals he has also sidelined five-time champion and the only other Indian to have laid his hands on the coveted title; Geet Sethi.

Having bagged five IBSF World billiards titles , the World IBSF Snooker championships in China in 2003, Asian Billiards championships in 2006 and ‘08, Asian Games singles (English Billiards) and many National titles, the big trophy had eluded Advani for quite some time.

His failure at getting past the quarter final stages in his previous attempts had raised many questions about his skill and talents by detractors.

“I hope I can play in peace from now,” said Pankaj, after the title triumph. Initially, Pankaj underwent a shock defeat at the hands of Dhruv Sitwala in the group league stages. He managed to sail through the must win match against Geet Sethi and entered the knockout phase of the tournament .

He was provided tough challenges by David Cousier in the round of eight and Dhruv in the semifinals, but managed to overcome them. .

Though some chinks were noticed in Russel’s game, he looked good enough to re-establish his mastery on the sport. However, contrary to expectations, the finals turned out to be a mismatch of sorts, with Pankaj taking the available chances and gaining a healthy lead in the first half. Though, Russel attempted a comeback, Advani held on to his lead and held out for a…More