KUMARI all of 11 was the top pupil in her class and so, when she heard at the morning assembly that the best students will be chosen to go to a special school, man! was… Read More
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Andy Serkis makes it happen, again with the apes
ANDY Serkis as Caesar in the final chapter of the Planet of the Apes sci-fi trilogy delivers wholesomely, yet again. “The War For the Planet of the Apes” is a tale about an ending, as… Read More
Jane Austen and British Airways special
To mark the 200th death anniversary of British novelist Jane Austen come July 18, 2017, British Airways has specially selected four iconic places in the UK for travellers to explore the world of Austen. Here’s… Read More
Angry Indian Goddesses movie review
GIRLS smoking ferociously, dancing a la Bollywood energetically, and living life to the max, as only the movies will allow Indian women (in India) to do. I so did like Angry Indian Goddesses, because it… Read More
Jazz so wonderful!
Is it jazz with reggae? a clarinet and a drumming groove that keeps you listening…
What a Rani of a Jaya Devi
RAJ by Gita Mehta is a gripping read filled with the glow of India’s royalty’s wealth – of purse and mind. Ms Mehta starts her story in 1897, when India was under Queen Victoria’s rule.… Read More
Creative artistes and the environs
The HANDs! Project is an outstanding opportunity for young professionals interested in learning how the creative arts can be used in disaster and environmental education. Two Malaysians will join counterparts from nine other countries in… Read More
Plastic pollution — it’s simple to just REFUSE
Disposable plastic items are so common that it’s easy not to notice them. But disposable plastic is everywhere — plastic bottles of water or soda; the plastic straws in our drinks; the plastic bags offered… Read More
The Devil We Know Documentary
After taking on, respectively, fast food behemoth McDonald’s and the food and beverage industry, Oscar® nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (SUPER SIZE ME) and award-winning director Stephanie Soechtig (FED UP) have turned their attention to the… Read More
Dealing with loss and goodbyes, June 30 2017
what: The Light of Dust Admission: 15 years old and above When: June 30 – July 2 & July 6-9, 8.30pm with 3pm weekend matinees Where: Damansara Performing Arts Centre, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8,… Read More




