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Arts Poster d’art The film poster, in its cinematic journey of more than 100 years, has survived both, the test of time and technology. It has also re-emerged as a trend that is regaining popularity Deepa Ranade Starting off as a publicity tool, the good old film poster has today been transformed into an object de art, a collectible worthy of museum display and auction. Vintage Bollywood posters are displayed in art festivals the world over, and there is an increasing demand for hand-painted Indian movie posters in France too. Fair
display? Sports Soccer’s new stars ...& the fading ones As the 2012-13 football season gets underway, let’s take look at the rise of a new generation of talented players, as well as some of the older stars, who might struggle to keep up with their lofty standards Vaibhav Sharma Former Liverpool boss Bill Shankly once famously remarked, "Football is not a matter of life and death. It is much more." Decades later, as club football is rapidly changing the face of modern sport, the context of the statement dawns upon you. The English Premier League and Spain’s La Liga are changing the way football is played and run the world over. These are the richest leagues, with the biggest stars and the best markets. Society Computers : How much is too much? Making children as young as six computer savvy does not give them an edge. It might hamper their socialisation skills Vibha Sharma Knowingly or unknowingly, children do overwhelm the lives of parents and elieve it is more true with this e-generation. One main area that has always been in the domain of doubt and mistrust is the technology itself. Television, computers, phones, tabs, video games? When? How soon? How frequently? How much is more and how much is less? A software professional, donning the hat of a parent for the last 10 years, one has often questioned many changes that have replaced the good old over this decade. Needless to say, almost all of these have been centred around children. Travel City of three cultures Toledo, the old capital of Spain, was at the confluence of many cultures that influenced its growth as a unique heritage town Ranjita Biswas Toledo — the name brings images of a place steeped in romance and history. The first glimpse of the old city across River Tagus did not disappoint. Bright sunlight washed over its contours adding to its mystery and charm. This was the city the great artist El Greco, the Greek, as locals called him, loved inspiring him to create some of his best works. Foodie’s
day out in Toronto Entertainment Little joys,big goals Children’s cinema in India is seeing an unprecedented growth although challenges continue to dog the genre Saibal Chatterjee The International Children’s Film Festival in Hyderabad last year was a runaway success. It screened more than 150 films from 37 countries and drew 1.75 lakh young cineastes into its fold. While those numbers might suggest that children’s cinema is thriving in India, nothing could be further from truth. ‘Tigers
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TELEVISION: Asia— The big unwind
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Consumers
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