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Finding solace & comfort under the
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In today’s stressful urban living, yoga offers a doorway to peace of mind. Barnalee Handique throws light on the new trends
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Period films are heroic: Rana Daggubati Rana says he didn’t mind working in two back-to-back Telugu period films Baahubali and Rudhramadevi because he finds them ‘heroic’ and ‘powerful’.
Capturing the human essence Aditya Phadke’s solo exhibition ‘Visage’ depicts his more than a decade long artistic odyssey
Actress Nigaar Z Khan is relieved upon her eviction from ‘Bigg Boss 8’ as she felt the reality show was nothing less than a nightmare for her.
Busy Bee Swara Bhaskar Balances Two Films Together
(Catch the exhibition at Darpan Art Gallery till December 2, 11am to 8pm)
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Aditya Phadke, a graduate of Abhinav Kala Maha Vidyalaya, has worked as freelance illustrator in the advertising field for more than 12 years. This graphic designer has now unveiled his explored my inner dimension in a way solo exhibition titled ‘Visage’, at the that I always wanted to,” says Phadke. Darpan Art Gallery. Phadke has always been drawn to Phadke’s show includes and portraits and human figures. “There oil and watercolour paintings, and, is so much to discover in every percharcoal, pen and pencil drawings son and every face. Sometimes and sketches. “I have participated in group shows but this is it’s in the eyes or perhaps it’s the hint of an expression my first solo exhibition. It An will have around 27 works that seems to beckon one, art which are a combination asking to share a secret. of old and new. I have been Maybe it’s the tilt of a chin affair working on this particular or the posture or stance of project for over a year now. one’s subject. But in a well executed portrait or figure, there is It is my artistic journey through always something special, something drawings, paintings, portraits and unique that invariably reveals more figurative art. The ability to capture about both the subject and the artist,” the essence of human beauty and spirit can take a lifetime of study. I have he says.
‘Bigg Boss’ was a nightmare, says Nigaar
Phadke finds inspiration in art from the 1940s and 1950s. “I work with oil and sometimes acrylic paints. The theme revolves around features of the yester-years. I arranged for models to be dressed in attire from that era and got them photographed. I then brought them to life on my ca nvas,” Phadke said.
Swara Bhaskar is known for her excellent acting skills right from her debut. Apart from her proven performance skills, Swara has shown her ability to multi task with flair this year. So far, it’s her busiest year as an actor. In an industry where actresses have often found it a struggle to find adequate opportunities, she is juggling two films in two ends of Mumbai with ease. She is currently shooting for Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, with Salman Khan and is dubbing for a just completed new project. The month has been hectic. Says Swara, “Indeed, this month has been crazy. Both the films require a lot of focus as the characters I play in the two are diametrically opposite to each other. In the film I am dubbing for, I play a mother and I have a specific dialect and diction. So, yes, I am going a little mad! But I’m happy to be busy with work.” Managing to work simultaneously on two films sets isn’t easy. A source close to her tells us, “While Swara is shooting for her next with actor Salman Khan in Karjat, she is dubbing for a recently- wrapped up film back in Mumbai. Every morning she travels to Karjat to shoot the film (a 2.5 hour drive). In the evening, she
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Would love to judge a cookery show on TV: Pooja Bhatt By Nivedita She calls herself a foodie and loves to cook for her loved ones in her free time. Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt says she’d love to judge a cookery show on the small screen as long as the quality of cookery shows improves in the country. She believes filming of food is an “art”, and says the desi idiot box lacks the quality that international cookery shows exude. “If somebody asks me, then why not,” the 42-year-old told IANS when asked if she’d ever judge a cookery show on TV. “I am addicted to watching cookery shows. I cook as much as I eat and I like the aroma that comes out of a kitchen. So, if given a chance, I will definitely judge a cookery show on TV,” she added. Over the years, Indian television
eating what she loves — unlike many has witnessed a change in content of those who sacrifice their cravings of cookery shows. There are now just to remain slim and trim. “Women competition-based shows as well as today are depriving themselves of the interactive ones, but Pooja says they good things in life. The constant craze “lack certain things”. “For instance, of size zero and crash diets is not very compare ‘Master Chef Australia’ and good. There are a lot of young girls ‘Master Chef India’. Look at the way today who have no hesitation in food is filmed abroad, it’s an art. using animal-tested steroid or Photography is a different latex to look like a certain kind of equity. The problem Food for way. But they are weak inthat I find in ‘MasterChef India’ is that it doesn’t look thought ternally.” For her, it’s the right like ‘MasterChef Australia’. food intake that keeps her It doesn’t have that kind of going. “I don’t have the luxury mood,” added Pooja. of going to the make-up room. I am The actress-filmmaker was in producer and director, and I have to the mood to talk food as she was in be on the set. I have to lead 80 men the capital to judge the Hyatt Culinary Challenge 2014 recently. Pooja, from the front, so I have to walk faster who looked fit and fine in a black outand have to be tougher. So, if I don’t fit and had spunky green streaks on get food, I will be in bad mood,” she her locks, says she indulges a lot in said. IANS
travels back to the city because she needs to dub for her second film. “ From her debut to her present day, Swara has always worked with leading stars. Yet, for her, the experience of working with Salman Khan has been special. Says Swara, “Despite being the star that he is, Salman is one of the most humble, warm people I have met.” Clearly, Swara has her hands full happily, and will have a fantastic 2015 at the movies! tgs.feedback@goldensparrow.com
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who dealt in block print bedsheets. After acquiring a Diploma in Electronics from Wadia College, lack and white are the most Rahul worked for five years in popular colours for electronics. He also acquired clothes among both a Diploma in Exports from the sexes. Rahul Phatak’s a Bangalore institute, and Pioneer Calicos store is Pioneer then got involved with cashing in on this trend, textile manufacturing, Calicos dealing exclusively in in 1996. black and white apparel, “International brands for men and women. gave me the contract to Phatak’s interest in textiles make maternity and feeding was sparked by his father Vinayak, pillows, caesarian belts, thermal @barnalee
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pillows, baby pillows, 7 shape pillows and travelling pillows for babies,” Rahul said. Pioneer Calicos was launched in 2011, at Kothrud, The store has a wide range of men’s and women’s clothes, including of shirts, trousers, T-shirts, saris, kurtis, salwar kameez, jackets, linen, dress material and accessories. Their second outlet is at Laxmi Road. Store director Deepa Phatak said, “It is one-of-a–kind store
We have 250 varieties of outfits for men and women. We keep up with the latest trends and style. -Deepa Phatak
and so we offer our customers clothes with a difference. We have 250 varieties of outfits for men and women. We keep up with the latest trends and style. In the linen section, we have block print bedsheets, comforters and quilts, in black and white.” A single bedsheet costs Rs 550, double bedsheet Rs 1100, single comforter Rs 1700, and double Rs 2400. Shirts are priced between Rs 750 and Rs 1100. They have employed a team of designers, in Pune. The Baramati manufacturing unit produces 1000 shirts per month, 300 to 400 trousers and over 3000 ladies garments. Seventy per cent of the workers are women, who are trained in-house. The textile project at Baramati has been initiated by the government and they have financed 40 per cent of the infrastructure. Rahul’s brothers Anand and Sanjay are also involved in the business. Rahul said, “In the next five years, we plan to open one store in each city across Maharashtra.” barnalee.handique @goldensparrow.com
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Linklater’s experiment follows a boy over 11 years (Ethan Hawke) turned out to be a charming but thoroughly irresponsible man. Unfortunately, Olivia’s later husbands range from frustrated to abusive. The actor’s faces change, but the actors don’t, adding to the smooth unfurling of the narrative ribbon in Boyhood. There’s none of the drastic sharpness common in films because age is shown by actual ageing. (Or the lack thereof: Boyhood is concrete proof that Hawke has looked more or less the same for 11 years.) The story jumps from time period to time period without explanations or footnotes — after all, when did life come with subtitles and warnings? — but without feeling awkwardly paced. It’s more like a flipbook and all the episodes of Mason’s childhood come together to create a fantastic document of life in the early 21st century. Ellar Coltrane is adorable as the boy Mason and as he grows older, he’s a little more awkward but Linklater uses his almost impassive face beautifully. Arquette and Hawke provide solid support to Coltrane and Lorelei Linklater (who also happens to be the director’s daughter) is an absolute delight as Samantha. rowing up is a boring but complicated process. Stuff Some of the most charming moments in Boyhood are between happens, within you and without you. It feel very Samantha and Mason. You’d never guess they aren’t actually a eventful to the person doing the growing up and brother-sister duo. unremarkable to everyone else. With Boyhood, director Richard Linklater’s gift for capturing the quiet drama in everyday Linklater has managed to make a random person’s everyday life life has been on display repeatedly, like in the Before trilogy that come across as riveting cinema. began with Before Sunrise and ended with Before Midnight. Mason (Ellar Coltrane) is a six year old boy. At the start of Boyhood has that same quality of realism and the performances the film, he’s lying on grass, looking up at the blue sky. It’s the from Hawke and Arquette in particular offer fascinating perfect picture of childhood idyll. Over the next decade, insights. For instance, compared to his father, Mason is idylls are shattered, rebuilt and abandoned. Mason and almost tame in his adolescent rebellion. his family grow up. That, in a nutshell, is director Ultimately, Boyhood is salute to human TGS Rating Boyhood. Linklater’s decision to shoot the film over resilience. Life throws a fair amount at Mason, but 11 years sounds like an interesting experiment, but it’s ooo22 he survives and he smiles about it; just as his mother more than that. Watching the same actors age naturally and father have. Fittingly enough for a boy who tells and seeing the settings reflect the changing time lends a the story of a decade through his childhood, Mason strange intimacy to Boyhood. It’s as though every viewer is a decides to become a photographer. He is particularly silent, invisible member of Mason’s family. fond of old fashioned, analogue photography and you can’t help We’re there when Mason’s mother Olivia (Patricia wondering whether Linklater has allowed his own nostalgia Arquette) argues with her boyfriend because she doesn’t want to seem into Mason. go out drinking with him and instead stays home to tell Mason Boyhood is a long, meandering film, but it’s masterful and and his sister Samantha (Lorelei Linklater) bedtime stories. elegant. Time ticks away and with every scene, your curiosity We feel the painful tension in the room when Olivia’s second about what lies ahead for Mason intensifies. By the end of the husband turns out to be an abusive alcoholic. Olivia works at film, the rest of Mason’s life has begun and we’re longing to be educating herself and keeps looking for men who will be good part of it all over again. to her and her children because her first husband, Mason Sr (By special arrangemnet with Firspost.com)
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Film: Boyhood Director: Richard Linklater Cast: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke
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Film: Dumb And Dumber To Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle, Laurie Holden, Rachel Melvin, Steve Tom, Kathleen Turner Directors: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
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Sindhi delicacies
to warm your winter By Anjali Shetty
@shetty_anjali ai bhaji chawal is a favourite among the Sindhi community in winter. It is essentially steamed rice and spinach curry. Another very popular dish is Koki, which is served with vegetables, dal or kadhi. This week TGS Life four favourites from the Sindhi culinary handbook.
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Mirchi Pakoda
Ingredients 6 ..................................................................green chillies 1 and 1/2 cup ..........................................................besan 1/2 tsp ...................................................red chilli powder 1/2 tsp................................................... turmeric powder 1/4 tsp......................................................... chaat masala Salt .......................................................................to taste Oil.................................................................... for frying Method: Rinse green chillies thoroughly in water, soak and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle some salt and chaat masala and keep aside. Mix the ingredients of making batter. Gradually add water to form a thick batter. Give 2-3 vertical slits on the green chillies. Dip them in prepared batter and evenly coat the mirch with batter, also apply some batter inside the slits. Heat oil and deep fry.
Koki
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup ...........................................................Wheat flour 1/4 tsp.......................................................... Ginger juice (Add chopped veggies of your choice ) Salt .......................................................................to taste Ghee Method: Knead the flour with warm ghee till it forms a dough. If too sticky add a tsp of warm water. Now bake on tava till golden brown on both sides. Serve hot.
Sai Bhaji
Ingredients 1/2 cup ............................................................chana daal 1 bunch................................................................ spinach 1/2 bunch..........................................................dill leaves 2 ...................................................tomatoes chopped fine 1 handful ...............................................fenugreek leaves 1 medium .....................................................Onion diced ginger .....................................................................grated 3 tbsps ............................................................cooking oil 2 finely .........................................chopped green chillies Salt .......................................................................to taste
Method: Mix the chana daal, all the vegetables, coriander powder, turmeric powder and ginger together in a deep pan/ pressure cooker. In a pressure cooker add oil, diced onions and fry till pink. Add washed and cut spinach, dill and tamarind stir till all greens are wilted. Heat the oil in a small pan on medium heat. When hot, add the garlic, cumin seeds and green chillies to it. Fry till spluttering stops and then add this mixture to the cooked vegetables. Stir to blend.
SINDHi delicacies in the city: Janmohammad Street, Babajan Chowk, Camp Vegen Climax, Magarpatta Samrajya Restaurant, Agarkar Nagar
The Sindhi winter menu includes dishes like Sai Bhaji and Koki Sindhi Biryani
Ingredients Chicken...............................................................1/2 cups Potatoes..................................................................1/2 kg Tomatoes ........................................................................8 Lemons...........................................................................2 Yogurt..............................................................250 grams Green chillies....................................................5 (whole) Mint leaves ..................................1/4 bunches (chopped) Dried plums......................................................... 1/4 cup Ginger/garlic paste ..................................................2 tsp Red chilli powder.....................................................2 tsp Turmeric powder...................................................1/2 tsp Saffron...................................................................1/2 tsp Bay leaf...........................................................................1 Hot spices...............................................................1 tbsp Screw pine.........................................................few drops Salt........................................................................to taste Oil..................................................................as required Method: Peel potatoes and cut them into quarters. Boil rice in bay leaves and whole spices. Heat oil and fry tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, red chillies, turmeric powder and salt. Add whisked yogurt, potatoes and chicken. Heat little oil in a separate pot and place a layer of rice, then a layer of chicken masala and lastly, again a layer of rice.
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The evolution of North Western Frontier cuisine NWF cuisine has a sumptuous range of flavours and fragrant aromas
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he USP of North Western Frontier cuisine is cooking in earthen or copper pots, on charcoal or a slow fire. This cuisine, influenced by several cultures, is mainly non-vegetarian, made from mutton and game like rabbit, venison wild boar. Spices like cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and saffron are used, along with aromatics like keora and rose essence.
Originally from Afghanistan, the NWF cuisine shows influences of the region’s nomadic past. Its unique aspect is from ‘tent cooking’, a lifestyle where the time after sunset was given to the enjoyment and celebration of food and camaraderie. As the people of the region travelled in caravans to new places, they discovered new ingredients and spices that gave the cuisine a distinct style and idiom even as newer and more eclectic influences were incorporated. Executive chef of the Westin Hotel, Anurudh Khanna, says “In India, North Western Frontier fare became a community cuisine. The cuisine became broader as it embraced places like Lucknow, Punjab, and Rajasthan. The tribal people had their own connotation. Gradually the North Western Frontier cuisine became an amalgamation of the common man’s and Mughlai cuisine. In Lucknowi dishes, spices like saffron and mace were incorporated. The dishes cooked in Punjab
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had more spices. Since the royals enjoyed it, the dishes were enriched with almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts and cream .The common man could not afford the spices, so he used yogurt.” The meat is marinated with different spices and yoghurt and cooked slowly on charcoal in earthen or copper pots. The favourite desserts of at that time were shahi tukda, phirini, kheer, gulab jamun, sheer pakora, rabdi and khubani ka meetha. Milk was common in all the dishes. It is condensed, and khoya, sugar and a variety of nuts, rose or keora are added to it. It is garnished with rose petals,” said Yogesh Naik, executive chef, Atlantis Restaurant Bar & Banquets. barnaleehandique@goldensparrow.com
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Experiences in the Land of the Thunder Dragon Ruchin Shah and Nishit Chandan highlight their experiences of touring Bhutan @TGSWeekly
Adventurous, Exhilarating, Exciting and Fulfilling: This is how we would describe our vacation in Bhutan. The allure of Bhutan, the Himalayan Kingdom at India’s mountainous north, lies in its unique geography: Soaring snow-capped peaks, gushing rivers and whistling cold winds are complemented by ornate dzongs (fortresses), hot chilly-cheese and the kindness of the people. Bhutan is connected by serpentine, scenic roadways; and the best way to enjoy these is on a cruiser motorbike. The 64-km highway from Thimphu to Paro is built quite well and is abundant with painting-like landscapes; with rivulets and bridges, valleys and mountain tops, settlements and pop-up markets. A visit to one of oldest monasteries in Paro, Takhtsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), was the highlight of our trip. The green cover, fresh air, breathtaking views and numerous colourful flags on the trail make this three hour trek one enriching experience to take back home. Bhutan has managed to retain its unique identity and culture thanks to its location, royal patronage and compassion of the people towards their country. A perfect tourist destination, Bhutan has lots on offer for adventureenthusiasts, nature-lovers and people who appreciate the arts and crafts. The artwork and the architecture of the monasteries and Dzongs (fortresses) is intricate and depict the stories from the life and times of Guru Rinpoche, Gautam Buddha and many other deities. The Bhutanese are warm, friendly and simple folk. For foodies, the traditional (but spicy) dishes of Bathup, Thukpa and Ema Datshi are a treat for the palate. Visiting this gorgeous kingdom is highly recommended (Indian passport holders have an economic advantage) for the beauty of its nature, planned cities and friendly people. tgs.feedback@goldensparrow.com
1. One of the countless panoramic and breathtaking views on the highway to Paro 2. Resident monks going about their daily routine at Trongsa Dzong in Trongsa 3. The colourful National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu 4. A ‘Chorten’ seen on the hike to Cheri Monastery 5. The intricate wood carvings and paintings in the Punakha Dzong 6. At the Buddha point, posing in front of the largest and tallest bronze statue (169 feet) of Lord Buddha 7. A nunnery at Tang Valley in Bumthang 8. So near, yet so far – Nishit and Ruchin on their way to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in Paro 9. Admiring the architecture of Punakha Dzong 10. The majestic Tiger’s Nest standing tall in the golden sun 11.The Trashichhoedzong illuminated under the Thimphu night sky
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Modern man's greatest challenge is to silence the mind
Finding solace & comfort under the
yoga umbrella In today’s stressful urban living, yoga offers a doorway to peace of mind. Barnalee Handique throws light on the new trends
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Yoga teacher Trisha Singh
ver the last decade yoga has been gathering new devotees and today it is mainstream, with just about everyone, from stockbrokers to celebrities toying yoga mats, in the quest for inner peace - and flexible hamstrings. To cater to the clientele’s needs, yoga teachers have developed a plethora of innovative styles, moving yoga outside of their studios and combining it with other fitness forms or lifestyle practices. Yoga goes back 5,000 years, a tradition that has stood the test of time. Traditionally, yoga (Sanskrit for ‘divine union’) has one single aim: stilling the thoughts of the mind in order to experience one’s true self, and ultimately, to achieve liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death (samsara). Patanjali Yoga, the basis of all yoga sutras, has been practiced since the times of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The ancient sages practiced yoga and meditation, and acquired supernatural powers of creation. Over the centuries, yoga has changed and has been made accessible to the masses. But its spiritual essence remains the same, connecting the mind, body and soul. The earliest known innovations to Asana practice can be attributed to Sri Krishnmacharya, the grand sire of modern Hatha Yoga. The ‘props’ he devised were then further worked on by Sri B K S Iyengar. Iyengar Yoga‘s intelligent use of belts, bolsters and chairs has enabled countless people to recover from diseases and injuries and lead healthy lives. Yoga teacher Trisha Singh says, “Yoga trends are changing because people’s minds are undergoing change. Modern man's greatest challenge is to silence the mind. Growing industrial needs and the fast paced lifestyle have made yoga necessary for peace of mind. Yoga truly stirs up one's inner strength which is
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Self control Yoga classes conducted at Bikram Yoga, Kalyaninagar
beyond the limitations of external circumstances. True power lies in being in control of one’s own body, mind and being connected to ones spirit.” Singh, who has been teaching yoga since 2004, specialises in 'Fusion Yoga' which is blending the physical with classic asanas with free flowing movements derived from martial arts, contemporary dance and Tai Chi. She believes that by stimulating the breath through challenging poses and movements, one can create an inner awareness and peace. The asanas will help in inner balance through physical strength, external beauty through a change in inner perceptions. Bikram Yoga director Paloma Gangopadhay said, “We have made Bikram Yoga more effective medically and scientifically. There are 26 postures and two breathing exercises in this pattern of yoga. This is catering to individual needs. The
Hatha Yoga we teach is medically proven as it helps to detoxify, makes the human body and cures all ailment from the roots like lungs, knee injuries, blood sugar, insomnia till the third stage of cancer. Meditation gives one tremendous self control and become strong individuals. One also masters the craft of controlling various emotions. “Due to time constraint, we cannot meditate every day. We teach suryanamaskar, kapalbhatti, standing breathing postures that makes us biologically strong. It helps to control our core muscles, digestive system and gives and gives the basic warm up for spine. That is the most natural benefit for yoga. It is self healing process. One is not depended on external forces for healing. You yourself are curing the body with the help of Yoga. It is the best medicinal science and alternative medicine.” There are others who still adhere to the old
form of teaching yoga. They do not believe in and trust the new formats. Founder of Param Yoga Dr Renu Mahtani said, “Some of the yoga trends are not suitable for our country. The basis of yoga is inside out and not outside in. All the asanas has to be well co-ordinate and one has to breathe properly. For instance, in Vinyasa Yoga one has to link one’s posture with another. The asanas should happen in a flow. Yoga is strength based, not fast based. Fast yoga can also lead to injuries. All the new trends should be medically and scientifically proven; otherwise one will end up with back and knee injuries.” barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com
The Hatha Yoga is medically proven as it helps to detoxify -Paloma Gangopadhyay
New trends in yoga
Aerial Yoga was considered the biggest trend in 2012. This form includes performing asanas whilst being suspended from a piece of cloth attached to the ceiling. The benefits include a prolonged holding of inversions – thereby sending nourishing blood supply to the head.
In Rope Yoga, you are suspended and leaning over from an Iyengarstyle wall with ropes attached to the wall.
Acro Yoga is a physical practice. It blends elements of yoga, acrobatics, dance performance and lately Thai massage also. It involves the pair of people usually – a Base (who is the person in contact with the ground usually lying down supine or prone) and a Flyer (who is the person elevated off the ground). A third person called a Spotter helps the practitioners improve their posture and guides so that the flyer lands safely.
Laughter Yoga: Dr Madan Kataria established the first laughter club in Mumbai about 20 years ago. It involved groups of people getting together to simulate a hearty laugh through different exercises. This would be followed by some breathing practices.
Broga Yoga: How do you make men attend yoga classes at the gym? Tailor the asana routine to have more strength-building stuff and add a few push-ups, squats and crunches to let the men feel that they are working out!
Koga is a hybrid between yoga and Kick-boxing.
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Sudoku is a simple number-based puzzle that involves a square grid of (9 x 9), split into nine boxes, each containing nine squares. The aim is to fill in the grid so that every row, every column, andis every (3 xnumber-based 3) box Sudoku a simple puzzle that involves a square grid of (9 x 9), split into nine boxes, each contains the digits 1 through 9. Each puzzle has a unique solution. containing nine squares. The aim is to fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every (3 x 3) box contains the digits 1 through 9. Each puzzle has a unique solution. PuzzleMagic – by Vivek Astunkar Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com
ACROSS: 1 Started [5] 5 Chew vigorously [5] 8 Manila Hemp Plant [5] 9 Margin [4] 10 Thickness [3] 11 Taxis [4] 14 Martial art [9] 15 Fish eggs [3] 16 Skilled [3] 18 Every [4] 20 On Sheltered Side [4] 21 Ingot [3] 22 Routine, tradition [5] 23 A Pouch! [3]
26 1/100th of Norway’s Krone [3] 28 Family name prefix [3] 30 Loose outer garment [6] 31 Greek Muse of Astronomy [6] 32 Abstract Being [3] 33 Wily [3] DOWN: 1 Procreate [5] 2 Person who invents gadgets [9] 3 Arrest [3] 4 Gibbet [7] 5 Fairy Queen [3] 6 Roundworms [9]
Astrology Aries: Ganesha says major expenses come as the theme for the month, right from the beginning of the year. Funds, joint funds, assets, shared accounts will be important, and a fair amount of travel, too. You need to make a lot of demands on yourself - not just financially but emotionally, too. You reach out to help those less fortunate, to heal and succour where necessary. Rewards, promotions and other material gains pour in and you even being to feel smug and self – satisfied in all this adulation.
7 Stern [5] SOLUTION 12 Educate [5] 13 Rested on knees [5] CRDEAL >> CRADLE 15 Burrowing rodents [7] DZIOAC >> ZODIAC 17 Codfish [7] XDCEELU >> EXCLUDE 19 Did possess [3] MAEANET >> MANATEE Solutions 20 Help [3] A N S WSolution E R Puzzle >> ALCAZA SOLUTION 1. Jumble-Scramble 2.RSudoku (For Kids) Solution 24 Its capital is Tehran [4] 25 False god [4] CRDEAL >> CRADLE 26 Order of the British Empire DZIOAC >> ZODIAC (abbr.) [3] X D CAstunkar E E L U > > E X C LJumble-Scramble UDE PuzzleMagic – by Vivek Puzzle Tel : 27545639 27 Bitter vetch [3] Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com Page # 1 of 1 Cell : 9821341496 MAEANET >> MANATEE 28 Missus [3] 29 Abbreviation of currency of A N S W E R > > ALCAZAR China [3]
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Cancer: It’s fmily assets and concerns that you deal Libra: The daring and bold and active side of you Capricorn: An almost global recahing - out will be with now. You seek to find satisfaction and fulfilment will dominate. Hectic, even frenetic activity is your experienced. Collaborations, links with distant or in dealing with family and property matters, trying to lot this week. The reasons are (a) sky-high expenses overseas places, some travel, are all indicated, permake them as secure as you want them to be. From and outflow of money, (b) extra assignments, perhaps a trip or move of your own. On the one hand, PuzzleMagic – by Vivek Astunkar Sudoku Puzzle PuzzleMagic – by Vivek Astunkar Sudoku Puzzle Tel : 27545639 family assets, can home and family ever be left out? haps even a stint of moonlighting to cope with exthere are huge expenses Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com Page # 1 in of 1the home and family Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com Page # 1 of 1 Cell : 9821341496 The personal angle is the focal point of all your acpenses; in short extra work, (c) putting yourself out scene, and on the other, there is a growing desire tivities. You’re where you wanted to be on the work on a limb in your efforts to help someone else whom for enjoying your personal space, following your own front, anyway! Most important will be your individual you have sympathy for. You use your resources inclinations. It is not all as rosy as it sounds and you or personal property. As a carryover from last week, in a prudent manner, introduce innovative and efcould face hurdles, setbacks and delays coupled with you may still find yourself restless and so you will fective measures at work, revive old contacts and sluggish funds and unexpected expenses. be drawn to a quest for peace and spiritual solace. friendships and clear the air with those you may have had a run – in with earlier. Aquarius: A week of visible success. Finances look Taurus: Your mood is one of rashness, or certainly Leo: A time when you will need to focus on the largup tremendously and you gain power and prestige a keenness to take calculated risks, in an attempt er picture. Leos can roar and rage, but they are never Scorpio: A week of intense activity and involvement also. Your intelligent ideas are leading you towards to brighten future prospects. This will apply almost petty or carping in their attitude, or rarely so. You comes now. 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It’s also necessary if you’re to carry on but more as a means to an end - of better family life have a sense of mission and a special satisfaction in simple it is. The day-to-day chores and tasks, the caring and providing, as you may realise. Ganesha and interaction with friends, loved ones. You enteryour work. In fact, long-cherished dreams and hopes nitty-gritty details of domesticity right through to says that you will be full of pep and vigour, a joie de tain, extend hospitality, have house guests and are could now be coming true. This will be particularly the work scene, to larger social, and even global vivre, an unalloyed enthusiasm, which helps you fulfil kept more than busy. But there’s one more F that’s relevant on the home front in your dealings with your concerns and issues. your responsibilities at home and at work. important and that is faith - in religion, tantra and spouse / partner. mantra, worship, prayers, submission to the Higher Consciousness, Ganesha applauds. Pisces: You’re impressive in your success which is more than visible - especially to those around you. Gemini: Bonding, with old friends and new, is not Virgo: One week it was profession/job and the folSagittarius: You are a problem-solver by nature and You bask in the approval of those you respect. There just important but very fulfilling. In fact, fulfilment lowing one, it was home/family, marital concerns. it is this quality and it is this quality that helps you could be financial benefits flowing from this. You is what Mercury ushers in, certainly in the sphere of Both the themes not only come together now, but cope and make the best of your troubles. In fact, you are a dynamo in your work, because right now it your job, recognition, rewards, popularity, and pergain momentum and intensity. You are willing, even gain from them. A successful, inspired time for you, gives you so much - satisfaction and a sense of achaps most keenly, of your own self-image. Right now eager, to take risks, chance your arm and your heart. particularly in the field of communication, and all complishment. That is what Ganesha blesses us with, you feel it almost matches up to the way you want You are willing to lay down your heart for your the activities related to it. My Cs of contacts, coryour efforts are sincere and genuine. This moon others to see you. There is an inbuilt danger in all sweetheart to trample over, if it gets you what you respondence, communication, plus the T’s of travel, phase in your sign reinforces the focus on your priorthis glory, though. You go about getting things done, want, but it just may not. A lot of hurt comes from ties, trips, and even touching base. You realise that ities and values as you push forward to take advanwhether it is helping new people adjust to the worksuch situations, hence the risk. 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who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the IFFI company of his five-year-old Special grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognised, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, whom he comes to know from a different point of view.
he 45th International Film Festival of India 2014 (November 20 to 30) opened at Goa, in the presence of the Indian film Industry’s luminaries such as Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth. With 11,000 delegates this year, the IFFI will be screening 179 films from 75 countries, under categories such as World Cinema, Masterstrokes, Festival Kaleidoscope, Soul of Asia, Documentaries and Animated films. The Indian Panorama section has 41 feature and non feature films, with the focus on the North East. The Retrospective section will focus on Gulzar, Jahnu Baruah, and homage will be paid to the late Richard Attenborough, Robin Williams, Zohra Sehgal, Suchitra Sen, and Farooq Sheikh.
Ek Hazarachi Note Director: Shrihari Sathe An interesting take on what a 1000-rupee note can do to a poor women’s life. Classy cinematography and the background score magnifying the beauty of every scene and emotion on the actors’ faces. This film is in the International Competition section.
We pick five not to be missed films: The President Director: Mohsen Makhmalbaf This film opened the Orizzonti section at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year, and won Best Film at the Beirut Film Festival, and the Golden Hugo for best film at the Chicago Film Festival. The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus,
Killa Director: Avinash Arun Coping with the recent death of his father, Chinu, an 11-year- old boy, moves to a small Konkan town from a big city, because of his mother’s job transfer. He finds it difficult to adjust to the new place and finds himself alienated and reluctant to open up to its people. Both Chinu and his mother grapple with their own individual struggles and anxieties in the new town. In the process,
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they emerge with newer experiences and as newer people, both healed and enriched. The Last Adieu Director: Shabnam Sukhdev The Last Adieu is Sukhdev’s endeavour to love and respect her father, an introspective and investigative journey that started in 2005. The film is an important record of a phase in documentary history that inspired and paved the way for the new wave in non-
fiction narratives. Sukhdev revolutionised documentary film-making in India in the mid 60s and 70s. Elizabeth Ekadashi Director: Paresh Mokashi The film portrays a family’s struggle to overcome mounting financial woes. Their efforts to survive and lead a normal life are engaging. prachibari@gmail.com
I’ve written some bad films: Anurag Kashyap
He shared this and more at the Film Bazaar’s session in Goa
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e it scripts or dialogues, Anurag “I’ve to make a film every year. If my Kashyap has written for many previous work is successful, it encourages directors like Ram Gopal Varma me to experiment more. Every film gives and Vikramaditya Motwane. But the you the freedom to do more and filmmaker is not particularly proud freedom has to be earned,” he of some of his works created for said at the Film Bazaar’s session Film fellow directors. titled ‘Master Class: How and Bazaar “I’ve made good movies, Why to maximise your film. Is but I’ve written some bad films. there a formula?’. ’14 I won’t take their names as they During the session, he also are some other filmmakers’ movies. rued the paucity of exhibition But the ones the audience didn’t like space in the country. are the ones I am talking about,” the Gangs “We need more exhibition space and of Wasseypur director said. the Indian government should create it,” The filmmaker, who is set to release his he said. directorial Bombay Velvet in 2015, says he Kashyap also believes that some of needs to make one film every year. the Marathi and Tamil films need to be
discovered. “There are some great regional films. I think some of the Marathi and Tamil films are better than Hindi movies, but they don’t get discovered because of distribution issues in those regions,” said Kashyap, who feels filmmakers don’t encourage each other. “If a movie doesn’t release in a theatre, people download it from the Internet. Filmmakers don’t pay and watch,” he said. He also wants people to take Indian film festivals “seriously”. “We have to make festivals respectable. It is an exhibition space, not a place for competition,” he said. IANS
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SaVaNi Sur Sangeet The world famous programme conceptualised by none other than Ustad Zakir Hussain, “Masters of Percussion” is being brought for Puneites first time in India by ‘Savani Sur Sangeet’. A part of money generated through ticket sale will be donated to ‘Ashalay’ orphange in the city and thus Surendra Mohite has kindly requested all to buy the tickets instead of free passes. Where: Ganesh Kala Krida Manch When: December 6, 6.30pm
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City events
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Rock band Maqsad
Contemporary rock band Maqsad along with Michael Fernandes will be performing in the city. The band had Sheldon Boodle on vocals, guitars and mandolin, Darel Patwardhan on drums and percussions, Sourabh Gaikwad on bass, Rakesh Sathe on vocals, and Arpan Emmanuel on keyboard and synthesiser. Where: Prof Ramkrishna More Sabhagruha, Chinchwad When: November 29 Koregaon Park
French musical duo
Denis and Guillaume better known as Dada Disco duo will be performing live at The High Spirits Cafe. This French musical duo plays techno and disco beats with some interesting twists. Their live acts have different costumes, character transformations, comedy, performance, and their music that are perfect for a superb party. Where: The High Spirits Cafe When: November 30
Manefus
Pune based alternative and experimental music
band, Manefus will be playing at the Hard Rock Cafe. This four piece band has Amit Kalia as the vocalist, Amit Bhatia as guitarist, Sidheshwar Malakar as bassist, and Dipesh Pandit as the drummer. This band was formed in 2007. Where: Hard Rock Cafe When: December 4
Ceramic art exhibition
schools which are a part of the Akanksha Foundation. Where: KCT Vidya Niketan, Nanapeth When: November 29 RaveT
La Tomatina Jelly Ball Festival 2014
The clock is set as the city awaits to celebrate its very own La Tomatina Jelly Ball Festival 2014 organised by De Rio & Veilside events. Live music played by DJ Sam, DJ Faith, DJ BigDaddy, DJ Danish & Rakshanda throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The proceeds of thie event will be used to raise funds of Malin village victims. Where: Sentosa Resorts When: November 29, 10am For passes: 9623322508/814 9355743/9561434162
Attend a discussion on ‘Why art’ an open dialogue with prominent personalities from the world of art and design. The discussion is a part of the ceramic art exhibition by Pune Ceramic artists titled ‘The 2nd date’. Where: Monalisa Kalagram, Koregaon Park When: November 28 to December 7 nana peth
Annual Balakalakar
Balakalakaar is an annual initiative taken up by AIESEC (Association internationale des étudiants en sciences économiques et commerciales) Pune Chapter. This year AIESEC is hosting this initiative for 600 children from four different
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The perfect start to a day is: With music Your current four-wheeler: Hyundai i20 Your fitness regimen: Eat a lot at regular intervals. Remember to equalise your food intake with the energy you expend. Your food indulgence: Chaat and home-cooked food Books by your bedside: Half Girlfriend by Chetan Bhagat and autobiographies The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: imdb.com and on the phone it is Instagram Your favourite city: Manali Ideal holiday: A trip anywhere with friends (As told to Anjali Shetty)
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he traditional black suit is often paired with a black oxford shoe, which is standard, but this look may also look like yo are attending a funeral. Suits today are available in different colours and we should be a little experimental with the shoes we pair them with. As they say you want to know a man take a good look at his shoes. There are five standard colours for a suit: navy, medium or mid-gray, charcoal, brown, and black Now to team them up with the right pair of shoes is a task most men have, so I have just three main colours
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ers, road-rollers and bulldozers. I used to handle the day-to-day communications at the office. I was entrusted with the task of visiting the sites where our machines were wanted to start my own business ever in use. In 2011, a friend and I started our own since I was in school. After completing my business of infrastructure development. Inischooling from Wai, I shifted to Pune for tially, I had invested Rs 5 lakh to start the higher studies. I got admission at the Poobusiness. Very soon, we were repairing na College in Camp. My happiness knew no roads, water supply services and electrical bounds as it was one of the best colleges in grids. Business was booming and the profthe city. I also knew that Pune was the city its were good. I invested my share where I could see all my dreams into the business. come true. At college, besides In three years, I had carved a studies, I was also involved in exniche in the business world with tracurricular activities and particunekar my hard work and perseverance. ipated in all the events organised But disaster struck, when his friend by the college. My knowledge was and partner absconded with Rs 21 growing and life was good, but I lakh. I was penniless and at my wits’ end. But still nurtured the hope of striking out on my I took the hardships in my stride, and started own. My wish was fulfilled after my class XII again from scratch. For the last six months, board exams. I have been driving an autorickshaw and To gain experience, I got a job with have a contract for renovating a flat at NIBM Shalimar Earth Movers, in 2003. I joined as Road. I am trying to save enough money to a trainee and worked there for eight years. start my business again. The company rents out heavy earth moving barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com machinery for excavation and land development. The company also provided dump-
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Bespoke shoemaker Naman Shah introduces us to the types of men’s shoes and their appropriate function. He can be reached at naman@cuero.in for a pair of shoe which you can team up with your suits. Black, Tan & Burgundy: The Navy suit is the most versatile colour as it can be paired with all three colors the balck, tan and burgundy. The Tan and Burgandy give it a playful and more vibrant look. You can make a pair of nice classic brogues or a once piece laceup to go with the suit. Brown Suits: The brown suit needs to be paired with a brown, tan or burgundy colored shoe, do not pair a brown suit with a black pair of shoes. Charcoal Grey Suit: They say you shouldn’t pair a charcoal grey suit with a brown shoe, but I’d say you team it
up with a nice pair of brown two tonned or a tan color shoe and your good to go. Black Suit: The conventional thinking suggests that a balck suit be paired with a black shoe, I believe to add a little bit of fun in to the suit a tan pair would do just fine, all you need to do is match the belt & watch strap to the colour of the shoe and you will be the one who will stand out from the crowd. Shoes which one must have in wardrobe for a suit: Laceups (classic oxfords), Monk straps (preferable double monk straps) and a pair of nice sleek lace up boots.
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Name: Siddharth Chandekar Profession: Actor Three words to describe me: Fun, honest and naughty I love my job because: I get to express myself in the way I want to Best advice I’ve received: Whatever you do, do it like a hero! It was from Ankush Choudhari on sets of Classmates When buying something, the first thing that catches my eye is: When it comes to clothes, it is always the style that appeals to me What’s your inner animal? Sometimes I am a quiet chihuahua and sometimes a lazy panda The first thing you notice about an attractive person: Eyes
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