Delhi International Kite Festival 2012

Photo File: Bye bye to Brun maska?

A little of Iran blossomed on the streets of South Bombay in the form of restaurants and bakeries in the late 19th century. A few have closed down owing to various pressures. What about those that remain?

It's time to adopt, says Trisha

Cuddling a couple of mongrel puppies, Trisha Krishnan urges fans and animal lovers to participate in the Chennai Adoption Drive. V. Ganesan of The Hindu brings back a pertinent message. To adopt a puppy from Chennai Adoption Drive, call 8939311148

Autographs of history

Prince Frederick is awed by the flip-book of history octogenarian S.V. Ramakrishnan showed him, with a rich haul of autographs from the likes of Zakir Hussain, V. V. Giri, Alexander Fleming, Norman Borlaug, Viktor Barna and 'Gorgeous Gussie' Moran.