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SAMARPANA 2015: Devdutt Pattnaik Thinks Aloud..!!

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Mr. Devdutt Pattnaik is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, mythology and also management. He has written over 600 articles and 30 books on the relevance of sacred stories, symbols and rituals in modern times, including Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana, Business Sutra: An Indian Approach to Management, Shikhandi: And Other Tales they Don't Tell You. He will be in Singapore on Aug 22nd- 10 am at the Esplanade Recital Studio…

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Acting workshop with Tania Mukherjee: Ms/Mrs. Global India Expat / Singapore 2015

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Ms/ Mrs. Global India Expat / Singapore 2015..! As part of the grooming session; a very interactive & engaging 'Acting Workshop' was held for the contestants by local actress of Singapore; Ms. Tania Mukherjee..! A session that helped them bond, shed inhibitions, know each other much more than they already do; & imbibe a sense of healthy competition, made the workshop fun.. & one that the contestants throughly enjoyed..! Take a look..!

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Aakash Odedera on Samarpana 2015

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SAMARPANA 2015..! The Asian Festival of Classical Dance! Seldom are stories so aspirational & inspirational..! Aakash Odedera from the UK- encapsulated his experiences as a dyslexic in many of his performances. Get set as he is all set to enthral Singapore with 'The Rising'- a fabulously choreographed piece..! Do not miss 'The Rising' on Aug 22nd @ 8 pm @ The Esplanade Book your tickets on SISTIC..!

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NUMAISH

NUMAISH: A Festive Fair..!

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A Festive Showcase of over 40 designers; presenting 'traditional' & 'fusion' apparel, jewelry & accessories..! To fulfill the South Asian Expat shoppers’ needs for Diwali & Eid by showcasing their latest Collections in Designer Wear from India & Pakistan; GET READY FOR: Arpita Mehta, Roshni Chopra Design, Gaurang, Pinnacle Shruti Sancheti, Mrinalini Chandra, AartiVijay Gupta....YOUR chance to meet & get personalised styling tips from the Fashion-Week Designers themselves! MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR SEP 10TH & 11TH 2015 @ HOLIDAY INN SINGAPORE, ORCHARD CITY CENTER; 10 AM TO 7 PM..! About NUMAISH: WOW Marketing launched ‘NUMAISH Lifestyle Exhibitions’ franchise in 2012…

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The Arena

Reviewed: DRISHYAM (Starring Ajay, Devgan, Tabu, Sriya Saran)

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‘Drishyam’ is just another remake of some South Indian film; that is what many would say. I, although, beg to differ. The movie might be a remake amongst many other things, but, it is certainly not ‘just a remake’. It is a movie with a gripping storyline, an airtight plot and presentation that is rare in the present Bollywood era. This movie has many ‘after a long time’ events in it. It is a slowly progressing suspense thriller which is hardly seen in Bollywood today. Ajay Devgan plays a very serious character and he hardly makes you laugh which has…

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In Your City

SIFA: Drag Queen Kumar on ‘Kumar’s Living Together’

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The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) commences soon on Aug 6th..! The theme for this year being; 'POST-EMPIRES'; the festival has a lot of acts & performances from across the globe. Of course; we spoke to Singapore's very own product & favourite stand-up comedian & drag queen, 'KUMAR' ahead of his act for the SIFA; 'Kumar's Living Together'. Kumar’s Living Together is a series of live stand-up comedy performances rooted in Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-national housing landscape. Fronted by the witty and biting Kumar, these performances delve into issues that affect Singaporeans in the most personal and intimate of…

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The Arena

Reviewed: Ant-Man

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The name of this movie was itself ridiculed by many; which was granted, considering the unique and unusual theme-line that the name suggested. Of course the ‘Marvel’ readers already knew how awesome the concept was in the comics and they anticipated the movie to be awesome-er. Unfortunately, ‘Marvel’ readers of not, you will be a little let down when you watch the movie; at least till half-time that is. The movie is very unlike typical Marvel movies, as all the action you can witness until half time is a punch by a very very old man. But then, if you…

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