Meet the author >>

Author Usha Rajagopalan is a poet and novelist. This is her first collection of short stories. There are 18 stories in this book, which are written as a tribute to extraordinary India.

The author uses simple language and taut style to enhance the uniqueness of every character. The story, Corpse Kesavan, was made into a short film by the students of the Manipal Institute of Communication and it won them the 'Article 19 Best Film Award' in 2006.

Meet the author at the release of this book. The chief guest at the event will be Professor C M Ramachandran.

At: Crossword, Residency Road
On: August 29, 6 pm
Contact: 25582411

The right exposure

The Bangalore Photography club is organising their second annual exhibition. The show will have about 75 frames taken by professionals as well as hobbyists.

At: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road.
On: August 29 to August 31, 10 am to 7 pm

Understanding wine

Learn how to differentiate between a savignon and chenin blanc. And once you unlock the other little secrets, the wonderful world of wines will open up to you. Sign up for the Food Lovers Club's wine appreciation programme for beginners with one of India's foremost wine experts.

Each program includes wine education, tasting, etiquette and will help you discern the nuances of wine. Plus, an appetising dinner to round up the evening.

The programme costs Rs 1,450 per participant (including dinner and wines). Those who register before September 1 need to only pay Rs 1,250 per person.

At: Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road
On: September 21
Contact: Rakhi at 41200935 or 41200607

Let music rule

Rated one of Vh1's TOP TEN emerging artists out of India, Monica Dogra and Randolph Correa of Shai'r and Func's distinctive brand of electronic 'lovebeat' have rocked over 60 shows in New York, the UK and India. Their sound is unmistakable: bass-heavy rhythms, poetic lyrics, and haunting synth melodies. With their critically acclaimed debut album 'New Day: The Love Album' and a London, New York and India tour under their belts, S+F have also released their sophomore effort 'Light Tribe' under the Blue Frog Records label. The album, a tribute to the pioneers of this increasingly small earth, promises to be edgy, energetic and transcendental in true S+F style.

At: Sutra, The Ballroom, Hotel Grand Ashok
On: August 29, 8.30 pm
Contact: 22484986