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HUNGER STRIKES past midnight
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Cate Blanchett Opens Up About Adopting Daughter Edith
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Directors should make more films that showcase Indian heritage: Ghai
“Fourth time around, it’s extraordinary, we’re besotted. There’s a lot of children out there who don’t have the good fortune that our biological children do, so it’s wonderful. It’s wonderful to welcome a little girl into our fold.”
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“Several Oscar-winning films based on Indiarelated subjects were not made by directors from our country. Through Gandhi the foreign audience saw India, but sadly that was not made by an Indian director. It was made by Richard Attenborough.”
Grab a sneak peek at Hola Venky After spending a year hosting screenings around the world, director Sandeep Mohan makes his way to the city, this weekend, to showcase his second film at NFAI, before an online release on April 2 By Sneha Krishnan @Sne_krishnan
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ost assistant directors working in Mumbai’s bustling film industry make their way to the top of the hierarchy as directors after slugging it out with the who’s who of the industry on big budget films. Writer/director Sandeep Mohan rose up the ladder in much the same way. “I was always interested in the making of a film and working as an assistant director was my window to mainstream Hindi cinema,” said Sandeep. The filmmaker has two movies in his repertoire, the first Love, Wrinkle-free (2011), while the latest is Hola Venky. The director was in Aundh last week to screen his debut movie Love, Wrinkle-free, an ensemble comedy set in sunny Goa. This weekend, on an invitation from the National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Sandeep returns to the city with his second venture, Hola Venky. The film is an experimental comedy shot in Mumbai and San Francisco, USA. The stoxxxxx ry revolves around a techie who moves to San Francisco and learns to live in a modern society amidst a different culture. Scarred by the expe-
rience of seeking a censor certificate for Love, Wrinkle-free, Sandeep decided to move away from a commercial release for Hola Venky. In a rather brave move, he chose to make the film with a three-member crew and a budget of Rs 10 lakh. “The main challenge of making the movie was to ensure that it doesn’t look like a low-budget film from any angle,” he said. Hola Venky had a theatrical release in the United States and Singapore last year, with over 85 screenings. Sandeep prefers to have a one-onone interaction with his audience. So, rather than sell tickets to the screening, he has come up with an interesting idea, “I call this The Great Indian Traveling Cinema. After the screening, I distribute envelopes to the audience and ask them to pen down their comments. Those, who like the film, might also put in some money in the envelope.” To Sandeep, understanding what the Pune audience thinks about his works is an important aspect. Asked why he would travel to Pune to screen his films week after week, he said, “I have always felt that the audience in Pune has been very receptive to my kind of films. This could be because the city has a nice mix of corporate professionals and students, who love to go out and have a good time. Also, largely, the audience for my kind of films is urban and Pune is a growing urban base.” Elaborating further, the director pointed out, “When it comes to theatre and cinema, Pune has some of the best technicians, who move to the film industry in Mumbai eventually. FTII certainly has a great vibe. I really believe the film industry should have been in Pune instead of Mumbai. Pune would be a much cooler place to live in and make movies from.” The director will screen Hola Venky this Sunday at the NFAI and will release the film on the internet, on April 2 sneha.krishnan@goldensparrow.com
Big B distressed after fan’s outburst
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ollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was disheartened after a teenager complained that he didn’t greet her on her birthday, saying the actor’s claims of being in touch with fans was false. The 72-year-old makes it a point to wish his fans. “Amita has been upset that I did not wish her on the 15th... my apologies... She has (said) on Twitter that I ... am false in my expressions of greeting. “Well...what can I say… no one that I follow shall ever be deleted from my list...if others wish to leave, I am no one to stop them... “I never forced anyone to come on board, I shall never force anyone to leave... this platform is most sacred to me, and shall ever remain so,” he posted on his official blog. The versatile actor also mentioned that his dedication to the social media would continue. The superstar is busy working these days on Piku and Wazir releasing this year. — IANS
TV lacks content due to daily soap concept: Kantaben Says TV shows are made as per viewers’ choice, and that’s why concepts end up being stereotyped sometimes
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ollywood’s ‘Kanta Ben’ Sulbha Arya, who has over three decades’ experience in showbiz, says Hindi soap operas are deteriorating in quality because scripts are penned in fast mode on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, it’s because of viewers that concepts become stereotypical in telly land, she says. Sulbha, who has appeared in TV shows like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Piya Ka Ghar and Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, says daily soaps have made a writers’ job difficult because of hectic shooting schedules. “When I started, we used to have weekly shows. But now we have daily soaps and both of them are totally different. “A writer’s job has become difficult now because they have to write dialogues for so many
characters on a daily basis. They have less time to think about scripts,” she told IANS. However, this daily demand has had a positive impact on the industry too, noted Sulbha. “The demand for manpower has increased in the industry. We can’t blame shows for lacking a subject because scripts are written in a fast way now.” “Viewers’ appreciation makes TV shows stereotyped. If a show or its characters get more popularity, producers try to make similar kind of shows because of the demand of viewers,” said the actress, best remembered for her role in 2003 romantic comedy-drama film Kal Ho Naa Ho. The actress is currently portraying ‘Badi Dadi’ - head of Thakur family - who is highly opinionated
and gives everyone a run for their money with her cutting remarks in &TV’s show Begusarai. Talking about her character, she said: “She is strict and keeps on taunting everyone. She is a strong woman, who looks after each and every person of the family. It’s a character that I have never done in the past. For the first time in my life, people are seeing me with a gun in my hand. This one is really different.” Begusarai is based on the “lifestyle of Begusarai (Uttar Pradesh)” and delivers the “real atmosphere” of the place. It revolves around Thakur family -- how they become head of the village and people get scared of them. It also has “love angle” and “property issues” in the storyline. — IANS
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Who is this lungi-clad, ghungru-totting performer?
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If you don’t know the answer to that, you’ve been away from the Indian indie music scene for a long, long while. Time to pick up the strings and catch up with singer, film score composer, songwriter Raghu Dixit By Barnalee Handique
his band, Raghu Dixit Project also composes music for Bollywood features. The musician enjoys composing for films as it gives him the opportunity work with hen he stepped on stage and fame followed, a different genre of music. Raghu believes there is a his lungi sought as much attention as this distinct difference between composing for his band singer’s words. He dare not deny TGS’ and movies. He explains, “The composing is the same claim, “Being a true blue South Indian, wearing the but it’s what happens around the composing that is lungi is quite natural and I did not have to think too very different. When I am writing for the band, there hard about it. We just found the right person, Ashwini is no situation, time, language, or any other kind of Shashidhar, who helped us make these lungis colourful barrier, and I am free to reiterate as much as I want. and trendy and we were well on our way!” But a movie score is meant to supplement the work Raghu Dixit has trained in classical dance while onscreen, and I am writing to a brief, and a lot of studying microbiology. Growing up in a traditional people have big roles to play in ensuring the right song household in Karnataka, he would wake up in the is produced.” morning to MS Subbulakshmi’s voice. He also There have been many pivotal points in Raghu’s discovered the works of saint-poet Shishunala musical career. The most important, according Sharif among others around the same time. It to him, is when he met music directors was only much later that he was introduced Vishal and Shekhar while performing on to western pop and rock music. When he Music and BBC’s Later.. with Jools Holland. That, decided to step onto the stage, he blended his as the folklore goes, was where the Raghu lyrics background into a form that was completely Dixit Project was born. Raghu’s band has his own. Gradually, Raghupathy Dixit turned two albums to his credit. Their first album, into Raghu Dixit as he grabbed national and titled Raghu Dixit, was released back in international fame as a musician. 2008. It became the highest selling non-film Music was always part of Raghu’s growing up album in the country, at a time when indie music did phase but it didn’t become the central focus of his not have the backing of television, or the mainstream life for the longest time. While composing original media. The album also hit the number one slot on the music, he has delved deep into his roots, spent time iTunes world music charts. listening to Indian folk music and conjuring up his The singer, who will be performing at Blue Frog own inimitable brand of music. Known for sparking on March 25, loves the city, especially its audience. a revival of folk music, Raghu says, “Folk music is He points out, “We have played some fantastic shows easily understood and consumed by a large number of here. Unlike many other cities in the country, the people. It is what is inherent to our land, so it does not audience in Pune actually comes out to gigs, loves, and throw up a great barrier that has to be crossed before knows our music. That is a great feeling for any artist.” audiences can like it.” Time of the concert: 9.30pm Besides writing and performing original music, barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com @barnalee
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pluck that string: your weekly dose of music events Reggae festival
Bollywood night with Mohit Chauhan
The High Spirits Café, Koregaon Park presents One Love Reggae festival this weekend When: Fri-Sunday March 21s Rastapariahs (9pm onwards) March 22 Tribute to Bob Marley by Ruell and the revolution (2pm onwards)
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Voted ‘India’s best Hip-Hop DJ’ at the inaugural Vh1 MyFav Awards, DJ Sa has taken Hip-Hop music to a whole new level in India. Sa has played in every possible venue in Mumbai and many more outside. He now aims to spread the genre even further by curating his nights ‘Fresh with DJ Sa’ across India. The opening act will be played by DJ CLAY Where: Blue Frog Club, Yerwada When: Saturday 21, 8:30 pm onwards
The Rockstar of Bollywood performing Live in your city! Mohit Chauhan is all set to rock Pune city with his never-seen-before super hit performance. Radio Mirchi and O2 Events present a unique experience of LIVE CONCERTS with the newly launched concept ‘LIFE IN CONCERTS with Mohit Chauhan’. Block your dates as you surely can’t miss the concert of the year! Where: SSPMS Groungs, Shivaji Nagar When: March 28, 7pm onwards
Switchfoot live in india
San Diego’s alternative rock band, Switchfoot, is performing live on next Friday at Hard Rock Cafe. Be there and witness the GRAMMY award winning band LIVE in action. In their 17th year as a band, Switchfoot has achieved a level of success that brothers Jon and Tim Foreman and their high-school friend Chad Butler never anticipated when forming the band in San Diego in 1996. The SoCal natives have sold 5.5 million copies worldwide of their eight studio albums. They have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to aid homeless kids in their community through their own Bro-Am Foundation. Where: Hard Rock Cafe: Koregaon Park When: Friday, March 27
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Dilliwali Zalim Girlfriend BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 02:00 PM 11:00 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 12:15 PM 10:15 PMCity Pride: Mangala Cinema 09:00 AM 08:15 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth 10:00 AM INOX: Bund Garden Road 12:25 PM 08:00 PM Victory Teatre: Camp, Pune 12:45 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 10:45 AM 03:45 PM 08:15 PM City Pride: Satara Road 09:30 AM 10:15 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 12:30 PM 10:30 PMCinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:45 AM 12:15 PM 02:45 PM 05:15 PM 07:45 PM 10:15 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 01:15 PM 08:15 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:50 AM 02:30 PM 10:35 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 10:45 AM 03:00 PM 07:15 PM Vaibhav Chitramandir: Hadapsar 01:00 PM 07:00 PM
Black Home E-SQUARE: University Road 11:00 AM 01:00 PM 03:00 PM 06:30 PM 09:30 PM 11:30 PM E-SQUARE Vishal: Pimpri 11:45 AM02:01 PM04:15 PM 06:30 PM 08:45 PM 11:00 PM City Pride: Kothrud 11:05 AM 03:50 PM 06:25 PM 08:35 PM 10:45 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinem 12:45 PM 03:00 PM 07:45 PM 10:00 PM City Pride: R Deccan 02:30 PM 05:30 PM 09:15 PM Neelayam Theatre: Sadashiv Peth 03:30 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road10:05 AM 12:20 PM 02:50 PM 07:55 PM10:40 PM Victory Theatre: Camp, Pune 03:15 PM City Pride: Satara Road 11:45 AM 03:35 PM 05:45 PM 10:15 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 12:45 PM 03:15 PM 05:45 PM 08:15 PM 10:45 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 03:30 PM 06:00 PM 08:30 PM 11:00 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 11:45 AM 02:20 PM 04:55 PM 07:30 PM 10:05 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 10:10 AM 03:10 PM 05:40 PM 08:10 PM 10:40 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road 02:30 PM 06:45 PM 10:30 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 11:15 AM 03:45 PM 06:00 PM 08:15 PM 10:30 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 12:35 PM 03:10 PM 05:45 PM08:20 PM 10:55 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road
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E-SQUARE: University Road 01:00 PM 05:00 PM 07:30 PM 11:30 PM City Pride: Kothrud 02:30 PM 06:00 PM 09:00 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 09:30 AM 03:00 PM 05:20 PM 08:05 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 11:45 AM 04:15 PM 06:25 PM 09:00 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 04:15 PM 06:30 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 12:00 PM 02:30 PM 05:00 PM 09:50 PM\ INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 10:00 AM 03:00 PM 05:30 PM 08:00 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 12:30 PM 03:00 PM 05:30 PM 08:00 PM 10:30 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 11:30 AM 02:00 PM 04:30 PM 07:00 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 12:30 PM 02:45 PM 05:00 PM07:15 PM 09:30 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 11:00 AM 03:45 PM 06:00 PM 10:45 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:55 AM 12:25 PM 02:55 PM05:25 PM 07:55 PM 10:25 PM
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Clowning around is not easy Rahul Raut
Arwa Janjali, Prapti Oswal and Aniket Kale in a practice session at Empress Botanical garden
Theatre director, producer and actor, Arwa Janjali, speaks to TGS about what interests her about the stage and her performances in the city so far By Barnalee Handique @barnalee
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e caught up with Arwa Janjali when she was staging Noses Are Red at a restaurant in Kalyani Nagar. Dressed like a clown, sporting a red nose, it was difficult to recognise her. Two other actors, Prapti Oswal and Aniket Kale, kept company with Arwa. In no time, the three clowns had the restaurant’s patrons in splits. As the evening progressed the audience got involved with the act but, it was the children’s interactions with the clowns which stole the show. Clowning itself is a genre. It is a monologue accompanied by
improvised comedy. It is an interactive session that does not necessarily require a script. After the performance, Arwa noted, “Clowning has not been explored to that extent in our country. Perhaps the audience was able to relate to it as they had observed clowning acts in circus. Clowning is much more than that, however. We organised the show to break the popular myth.” Before performing Noses Are Red in front of an audience, Arwa and her co-actors rehearsed for a couple of hours, every day, to build their spontaneity. Spontaneity was a key factor for the group and they hoped to be able to improvise on the spot, based on audience reaction. The venue also is a deciding factor in these kinds of performances,
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Arwa points out, adding, “We didn’t want any demarcation between the audience and us. We wanted them to be one with us.” The young theatre artiste was drawn towards the medium when she was working as a journalist. Interviewing theatre and film artistes was her forte. Inspired, Arwa decided to pursue a course in acting and signed up for a course at University of Auckland, New Zealand. The course enlightened her about the different nuances of theatre and acting. She states that she became aware of the minute details that need attention while scripting and performing plays. Armed with a degree, the 27-year-old returned to the city bent on creating a niche for herself within the bustling theatre fraternity. Over time, the young theatrewala has staged a number of plays in the city. She played a part worth remembering in the play Bits And Pieces and followed it up with five other plays. Another performance that has remained with theatre audiences is Arwa’s monologue in the play Someone Like Me. The play dealt with one’s appearance, which plays a critical part in today’s world. When not on stage, Arwa teaches drama at Expressions Unlimited, an academy affiliated with London Academy of Music and Dramatics Art (LAMDA). She also organises theatre workshops in schools and colleges. Presently, she is working on taking clowning to the next level and is planning to put up theatre productions in association with schools. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com
Of street theatre and Indian politics TGS catches up with Delhi-based theatre person Sudhanva Deshpande, who is one of the key speakers at Lalit Kala Kendra’s Understanding Theatre series this week
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t the end of a long, tiresome day, Sudhanva Deshpande, managing editor LeftWord Books and actor, director and key member of Jana Natya Manch (Janam), Delhi, makes time to talk about Pune, the future of political theatre in India and Janam’s new street play, Natak Chhappan Chhati. After his parents, playwright and academician GP Deshpande and women’s rights activist Kalindi Deshpande passed away, Sudhanva’s visits to Pune have reduced drastically, he admits. But he makes it a point to travel to the city at least twice a year to look after the house he grew up in. So, when Lalit Kala Kendra extended an invitation to take part in a lecture series, Sudhanva was only glad to come back to the city where he spent his childhood. Next week, Sudhanva will discuss a rather loaded subject he has been closely associated with for years, Theatre of Commitment. Nevertheless, being a part of the street theatre group Janam, he is very well aware what the subject entails. He points out that his kind of theatre is politically committed, “There is also, of course, a commitment to art. But I’m not very
competent to speak about that,” he smiles. On a more serious note, Sudhanva says, “Street theatre, as it is performed today, may not be the same as what would be performed in the 1970s but it represents a new sensibility of younger participants. There’s a unique exploration of newer subjects that is very interesting.” Sudhanva believes that even though theatre may not be very visible on the streets anymore, a form of it is growing by the day in college and university campuses. It is a reflection on the changing times, he says. “Every period and time has its own way of articulating its relation with theatre. There are different ways that people are pursuing street theatre now and I find that exciting. There is a hell of a lot happening in colleges and I’m very impressed that youngsters are portraying their own ideas. Many youngsters are trying to persuade their professors to let
them pursue street theatre,” Sudhanva remarks. Moving on, Janam latest production has also kept him busy the last few weeks. The politically-charged performance, Natak Chhappan Chhati Ka, was recently performed in Delhi. Sudhanva keenly discusses the plotline of the play, “It is inspired by a certain Delhi gentleman’s alleged 56-inch chest. The play is about the times we live in, the aggressive stance by the Hindutva elements, the tacit encouragement by the government, and a new terminology - Swachcha Bharat, Make In India, First Develop India, etc. - that has taken hold. On the other hand, there is a huge sellout to the corporate lobby. Meanwhile, prices continue to rise and the poor are still dying,” he explains. Sudhanva points out that audiences find a connect with Natak Chhappan Chhati Ka because when they look at the number of restrictions that have cropped up recently, people feel disturbed. “Look at the ban on the documentary and the many other bans that have been put in place lately,” he remarks. Taking a moment to articulate his thoughts, the theatrewala concludes, “Remember the eight years that George Bush was the president of the United States? It turned into a very good time for humorists. When PM Modi won the general elections, I thought, ‘Wow! He is so much more interesting than the earlier PM and such a great figure to lampoon.” Understanding Theatre Part 2 will be held between March 23 and 26, 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm daily, at Jyotsna Bhole Sabhagruh, Tilak Road, Pune. Entry to the lectures is free, on first come first serve basis. For details contact Lalit Kala Kendra on 020-25601162
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indulge If the Yankees made spaghetti and meatballs their own, could Puneites be far behind? City chefs tell us how Italian dishes are taking on a local touch
Pasta gets a desi twist Rahul Raut
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early a decade ago, the Chinese Szechuan sauce reached the roadside food stall as Schezwan sauce. Udipi restaurants weren’t going to get left behind, so they introduced the Spring Dosa. Of course, around the same time the local dhaba concocted the Chicken Lollipop. Ask a Chinese gourmet about any of these dishes and s/he will stare back at you, blankly. Now that the Chinese cuisine has more or less been completely Indianised, we turn our gaze towards Italy. Pizzas have been boasting of Chicken Tikka toppings for a while now, but have you tried including Kasuri Methi in your pasta yet? Pune’s chefs have and they claim patrons are lapping up the fusion dishes. Zesty Creamy Lemon Pasta Ingredients 1 cup cream 1 tsp Oregano Chilly flakes (as per taste) Salt (as per taste) 2 tsp Olive Oil 1 tsp butter 1 tsp black pepper 2-3 Garlic pods A pinch of cinnamon powder A pinch of Kasuri Methi 1/4th cup mushrooms
Ekta Katti working on an Indian Italian dish in her kitchen
Ekta Katti, owner of The Pasta House, a new take out service based in Bibvewadi, says, “I’ve been an avid fan of Italian food pastas, pizzas, even their desserts. I’m fond of it all. But I realised that my family members 1/4th cup bell peppers 1/4th cup zucchini 1/4th cup carrots Milk Parmesan cheese for garnish 100 grams pasta Method: In a bowl, add cream, black pepper, oregano and chilly fakes. Set it aside. Next, in boiling water add sea salt and the pasta. Cook till the pasta is al dente, or for 9 to 10 minutes. Add olive oil and butter to a pan. Sauté garlic and vegetables. Drain the pasta and add
wouldn’t be satisfied with my culinary creations. This would happen regularly, and I was never able to put a finger on the problem. Most times, I would be left polishing off the leftovers the next day.” The leftovers got Ekta thinking
it to the pan. Pour the sauce into the pan and mix well. Add a little milk and parmesan cheese as well as a few leaves of fresh basil. Mix and serve.
that something was, perhaps, missing in her dishes. “I started adding touches of Indian spices, like chili flakes, cumin powder and mint, to the recipe,. I haven’t had to worry about leftovers ever since,” she smiles. Slowly, and steadily, chefs across Italian restaurants in the city are hitting the same realisation as Ekta. So, cumin and coriander seeds, turmeric, hot chilli, ginger, garlic and soy are nudging their way into the spice shelves of cooks dealing with Italian cuisine. “The trend is picking up pace in the city and I get a lot of customers asking for spicier, hotter sauces and toppings in their pastas and pizzas,” says Chef Anurudh Khanna, executive chef at The Westin Pune. “The best part about this kind of a fusion is that you get to experiment with ingredients as the Indian spice list is vast. When customers request for exotic vegetables in spiced sauces, we add some garlic, fresh tomatoes and a mix of spices that includes cloves, cinnamon and peppercorns,” Khanna adds. Most Italian food lovers in the city prefer to overload their pizzas and pastas with cheese and this cuts down on the intake of veggies considerably. A fresh tomato sauce with the right amount of spices and garlic is all you need to get started with Italian food. But, most city chefs believe that a dash of curry powder and smoked paprika can freshen up a patron’s taste buds. “I often have customers asking for slightly more spice in their meal, so I add some flavour with cayenne pepper, dry red chilli or local jalapeños,” says Wanowrie-based gourmet chef Sajjani Nair, adding, “Some of the recipes that my customers ask me to tweak are the Stroganoff and the Chicken Wings. I add more spices, as per their request. I prefer cooking authentic dishes and dig up old recipes. I generally don’t mix and match or try out fusion recipes.” sneha.krishnan@goldensparrow.com
Meat lover’s delight Charcoal Grill indulges its nonvegetarian patrons. Vegetarians, don’t be disheartened. Try their lip-smacking Chole Pindi By Barnalee Handique @barnalee
If you looking for a sophisticated dining experience at affordable prices, then step into Charcoal Grill, at Amanora Town Centre, Hadapsar. Pooja Madan has been the tour de force behind this food joint for the last two years and it was her decision to bring a change to the menu recently. The spices, ingredients, even the chefs working at the joint have been specially brought in from West Bengal. The joint punches all the right buttons
with its vibrant décor and ambience. The soft rock music is soothing yet it doesn’t interrupt a conversation. The menu is a mix of North InRating dian cuisine, Mughlai and seafood. Food: oooor But the eastern side of the counAmbience: ooorr try is known for its fish delicacies Service: oooor Meal for two: and if that is your single point Naan. The biryani tasted dif` 1000-1200 plan too, devour the Crab Soup, ferent from what most restauTGS LIfe picks: Crab Meat Tempered with White rants serve. It was full of flaChole Pindi Wine and Cooked on Slow Fire, vours and the mutton melted in Fish butter masala Tandoori Fish Kebab, Rawas Marthe mouth. The thick Maa ki Daal Mutton Biryani inated with Herbs and Grilled over was had the right amount of spices Charcoal. If your tummy can still take in and the creamy texture soothed our palsome more pack in prawns, hilsa, bangda, and ate. The Goan Fish Curry had a coconut-based rawas in a variety of preparations such as Fish curry but it was spicy and so also was the KheeButter Masala, Hilsa in Mustard Sauce, Goan ma curry. The Chana Pindi turned out to be the dish of the day. The Blue Cosmopolitan, Fish Curry and Fish Peshwai Kebab. For the main course we ordered, Mutton which we ordered to go with the food, featured Biryani, Maa ki Daal, Kheema Curry, Goan a fruit juice and blue curacaos mix and was Fish Curry, Chana Pindi along with Butter served chilled. Yummy! The fare is served in
generous proportions so the dining experience does not hurt the pocket much. For dessert, there’s a choice between Apple Pie, Chocolate Mousse and a variety of ice creams. A rather dull looking list after the variety on display in the main course. Chargoal Grill give patrons an options between an à la carte menu as well as a buffet. Presently, the restaurant is hosting an Indo-Chinese Food Festival.
Inside an Amritsari kitchen
Amritsari cuisine has a richness of flavour and relish that is unique, and these choice recipes show you just how to do it in your own kitchen By Barnalee Handique @barnalee
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estled in the heart of Punjab is Amritsar, known for the Golden Temple and the Jallianwala Bagh. The town is also known for its delectable cuisine, which though similar to Punjabi cuisine, is richer in flavour and spices, with ingredients like gur used to add a unique flavour. Amritsari preparations are generally cooked on a low flame in the interest of preserving the taste and colour of the ingredients. Naina Bhasin, marketing professional and our guide to Amritsari food, says, “The cuisine has been greatly influenced by the farming community, and it makes use of vegetables and dairy products that are available in Punjab. Cow and buffalo milk is plentiful and thick, creamy lassi and assorted dairy products are common in every Punjabi household.” The foodie shares some of her favourite recipes with TGS readers: Sarson da saag Ingredients 500 grams mustard (sarson) leaves 250 grams tomatoes 2 to 3 green chillies 1 small piece of ginger 2 tbsp oil 1 to 2 pinches of hing (asafoetida) 1/4 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp corn flour or gram flour 1/4 tsp red chilli powder Salt, add as per taste 1 tbsp butter or ghee
Sarson da saag
Method Cut Sarson into big pieces and put them in a cooker along with a bowl of water until one whistle. In the meanwhile, make a fine paste of tomatoes, green chillies and ginger. Heat oil in a frying pan (kadhai), add hing, jeera, turmeric powder and gram flour to the oil and fry. Pour the tomato paste, red chilli powder and let the mixture cook. Once the mustard leaves have cooled down slightly, grind them coarsely in a mixer. Add the vegetable to the masala. Pour a glass of water, salt in the fried spice mixture. After the curry comes to a boil, cook it for 5-6 minutes on a low flame. Phirni Ingredients 1/4 cup Basmati rice 1 litre milk Sugar, as required
18-20 blanched almonds 6-7 pieces of cardamom 12-15 strands of saffron Method Grind the rice to a smooth consistency. Heat the milk in a heavy bottom saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add the rice powder and sug- a r to the milk and stir continuously. When the rice is cooked, add cardamom powder, saffron and almonds. Cook for another five minutes.
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indulge Dum Pukht Biriyani Ingredients 1 kg mutton 3/4 kg Basmati rice A few drops of orange and green food colouring 1 tsp salt A few strands of saffron 2-3 tbsp warm milk 1 tbsp ghee, melted For marination 2 cups of yogurt 2 green chillies chopped very fine 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped very fine A pinch of turmeric 1 tsp salt 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala powder For gravy 4 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large onions, chopped fine or grated 1 tbsp garlic paste 1 tbsp ginger paste 1 tsp khus khus
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1 tsp grated coconut 1 tsp cashew powder 2 tomatoes Method Put all the ingredients (including garam masala powder) for the marinade into a large non-metallic bowl, mix until a smooth marinade is formed and all the ingredients are well blended. Add mutton pieces and stir to coat every piece well. Keep the mixture in the refrigerator for an hour. Heat a pot, add oil, onion and ginger garlic paste and sauté it. Add khus khus, coconut, and cashew powder to the mixture and stir continuously. Add the tomato paste and meat. Stir well. Cover and cook until the meat is almost well done. Meanwhile cook the rice on medium heat until it is nearly fluffy. Grease a deep baking dish. Add a layer of cooked rice to the bottom. Now add half the mutton with gravy on top of the rice. Continue adding layers of rice and gravy alternately. Ensure the last layer in the bowl is of rice. Garnish with ghee, saffron and milk mixture.
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Criss cross Hyundai takes the crossover route with its i20 Active. Abhay Verma gets behind its wheel Specification: Hyundai i20 Active
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Engine In-line 4-cyl, 1396cc CRDi Transmission 6-speed manual Power 89bhp @ 4000rpm Torque 220Nm @ 1500rpm Weight NA 0-100kmph NA Top speed NA Price `8.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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UV-esque hatchbacks are the newest lamp will light up when the steering wheel trend and Hyundai is the latest to get is turned to the left and vice versa. Other on the bandwagon with its i20 Active. features include the 1GB internal memory for The new breed of crossover hatchbacks offer the audio system and Bluetooth connectivity the look and feel of an SUV courtesy their along with USB and aux. The top end SX jacked up stance and muscular look, and the variant gets the same rear-view mirror practicality of a hatch, with manufacturers integrated parking camera as the Elite i20 catering to the rising demand. along with parking sensors. The i20 Active is based on the Elite The interiors looks nice with the orange i20 that was launched last year, but gets hued surrounds for the infotainment system ample visual changes to distinguish it from and air con vents, as also the orange colour of the regular hatch. With different bumpers the gear knob. The metal finished pedals offer and black cladding all round, though a sportier feel. most of the car remains the same Ground clearance for the mechanically. The Active is i20 Active is 190mm, 20mm the same inside too, though higher than the Elite i20, and Verdict orange highlights add a the suspension is slightly + Styling, features, sportier feel. stiffer than before. This The i20 Active is has made the car better improved suspension the best looking of the to drive. Interestingly the - Barely an SUV cross over hatchbacks. It car felt confident around TOD rating reminds us of the current corners with less body ;;;34 generation Santa Fe from roll too, despite the raised the front with its sharp suspension. headlights and large, round We drove the dieselshaped fog lamps. The Active engined version of the i20 Active also gets matte-silver finished roof powered by the same 1.4-litre U2 rails to complete the SUV stance, apart CRDi engine as the Elite. The engine feels from faux bash plates. smooth and refined and outputs are the same The blacked-out C-pillar finds its way on as before at 89bhp and 220Nm. Ratios for the to the i20 Active, with a glossy finish. The six-speed manual transmission it is mated fuel lid has a snazzier, matte silver finish. The to have been altered though, and Hyundai 16-inch alloys use a different design as well. claims the car is now six per cent quicker. Just like its siblings the i20 Active comes Bottom end and mid-range felt stronger, loaded with features, including cornering and turbo lag at low revs is down too. Once lamps. The trapezoidal fog lamps on the the turbo spooled in at around 2000rpm i20 have made way for larger round shaped the Active pulled cleanly all the way to its ones, and function as cornering lamps when redline, while feeling smooth throughout. the headlights are on. This means the left Only a proper acceleration test will affirm the
Main pic: Revised bumper has a more muscular look and larger, round fog lamps. Above: Orange highlights give the i20 Active’s interiors a dash of sportiness. Left: Four-cylinder 1.4-litre CRDI has been tweaked mildly too - outputs are the same, while ratios on the six-speed manual are slightly different
performance gains though. Hyundais are not exactly perceived as fun to drive but the Active does a lot to change that. With the revised suspension it felt more sure footed than the Elite i20, while the additional ground clearance gave me the confidence to drive over rough patches. The engine pulls cleanly from upwards of 2000rpm which makes it more fun at lower revs as well, helping you take off quickly from standstill or low speeds. The Active enjoyed being thrown around fast corners as well, the Alnac 4G tyres from Apollo providing good
grip. Feedback from the steering wheel was amiss though, and it felt a tad too light. Hyundais are known to be easy on the pocket and we expect the i20 Active to follow the trend. The public launch will happen on March 17, which is when prices will be announced. Expect the i20 Active to command a premium over the Elite i20 in lieu of the extra bodywork and mechanical tweaks. The Elite i20 is very popular, which should give the Active an edge over its direct competitors. abhay@evo.in
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The Benelli TNT 899 is as explosive as its name, says Abhay Verma
Top: Plenty of bottom end grunt on offer from the 898cc triple. Middle: Fat 190 section rear tyres offer more than adequate grip. Bottom: Smartly designed tail lights merge well with the underseat exhaust
Specification: Benelli TNT 899
Engine In-line 3-cyl, 898cc, liquid-cooled Transmission 6-speed Power 120bhp @ 9500rpm Torque 88Nm @ 8000rpm Weight 205kg 0-100kmph NA Top speed NA Price `9 lakh (estimated)
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+ Performance, exhaust note, styling - Feels slightly dated
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ne of the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturers, Benelli of Italy, is now in India, by way of their new Chinese masters. DSK Motowheels has brought the brand to the country, having had success with Hyosung over the past few years. The TNT preceding the 899 on the badge denotes Tornado Naked Triple, indicating an in-line triple-cylinder engine. Benelli is a revered brand that has made some interesting motorcycles in the past, including a supercharged 250cc race machine, way back in the 1940s! I’ve never ridden a Benelli before and the TNT 899 sounded interesting. How would it rate against established competition like the Kawasaki Z800, Triumph Street Triple and the Ducati Monster 795? Streetfighters are meant to look aggressive yet appealing, and the TNT does that with a different vibe. Styling is typically Italian, but more on the lines of the smaller, more exotic Italian manufacturers. It looks a lot more aggressive than most nakeds with the quirky headlight design and tank cowls on either side that house two radiators. The visual effect of the front end with the fat 50mm upside down forks and 120-section tyre especially when the lights are on is that of a snarling beast, ready to charge. Quality of components is decent, but not as great as the benchmarks set by others. There’s some carbon fibre bits as well such as the front mudguard, underbelly cowl and alternator cover which look nice though. At the back a tubular swingarm holds a fat 190-section tyre below a compact seat and an underseat exhaust. The underseat exhaust looks old-fashioned, but makes for a throaty exhaust note, more like a free-flow race exhaust. The liquid-cooled 898cc, in-line threecylinder engine aptly matches the brutish looks producing 120bhp, which is higher than the competition. The engine sounds a bit gruff at low revs but that feels more like a part of the beastly character. This is by far the sportiest sounding motorcycle in its class, and the whine from the Z800’s in-line four and Street Triple’s grunt are no match for it. The TNT has a raw feel to it right from the word go; initially it sounds a bit hoarse but as revs pile on it changes to a smoother, racier tone. At the same time the bottom end grunt surprises you with its might, and in a straight line the TNT can truly take off like a bat straight out of hell. It can accelerate to triple-digit speeds very quickly, and I reckon the TNT 899 will hit the ton in well under four seconds and should be able to outgun the competition without much trouble. The TNT was made to thrill. The torque curve is linear, and the bike pulled strongly to its 10,500rpm redline. First gear clutch wheelies are a cakewalk and it was a delight for stoppies as well. It’s easy to get carried away with the explosive performance, but you need to be careful as there are no electronics like traction control or riding modes. It doesn’t even get ABS in this day and age, but the brakes offer ample retardation from the Brembo callipers that grip large, 320mm twin petal discs at the front. The TNT is old-school in terms of handling too, especially at slow speeds where
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it feels heavy. Around corners the heft helps though, making for a planted feel thanks to the loads of grip from the Michelins and the well-sorted suspension. Ride is on the stiff side. The TNT 899 lives up to its name. It has the go as well as the show. We estimate
its pricing will be on par with the Kawasaki Z800 and the Triumph Street Triple. It is a unique motorcycle but will it appeal to the Indian enthusiast, who wants nothing but the very best? abhay@evo.in
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R E G N U H S E K I R T S past midnight
TGS takes a night trail around the city to look for places that will silence a grumbling tummy in the dark of night
By Barnalee Handique @barnalee
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id the office overload leave you famished at midnight? Perhaps you were planning a late night movie and skipped dinner instead? How many times have you been left in the lurch as the clock strikes 11 pm and the city restaurants close doors? Of course, there are a bunch of five star hotels that operate round-the-clock coffee shops but they offer such limited menus. If a plain cheese sandwich won’t satisfy your wailing belly, then what you’re looking for is street-style, local taste. Team TGS takes you across Pune’s famous chow counters on this week’s food trail. Since the hour of the meal had been turned on its head, we decided to do the same with the food trail. Beginning with dessert, the yearning for scrumptious food started with a few smooth and luscious dollops of ice-cream.
Shri Swami Samarth Snacks Centre, Karve Road (near Mayur Colony)
Locating this little joint requires Sherlock Holmes-like skill. Way past midnight, the food cart is hard to detect. But a lone man sitting outside Swami Krupa Hall tells us we would get food here until 5 am. Peep in and a different, albeit welcoming, world enfolds. Here is a bustling food spot, indeed. The snacks centre is popular for its upma, vada and idli sambhar and vada pav as well as tea and coffee with crunchy cream roll. Thanks to quick and efficient service, we were done with our meal within ten minutes. Price - ` 20 onwards Time - 1 am to 5 am
Hinjewadi, the only area in the entire city that can boast of a traffic jam in the middle of the night, is a foodie’s delight. This home to workaholics has several restaurants open till morning
Rahul Khatri at his stall
Khatri Ice-cream Stall, Karvenagar
The Khatri stall at Karvenagar sells an assortment of homemade icecreams. A swelling crowd near the counter is proof of the ever-increasing popularity of the store. Unmindful of fl ies, dust, sweat and noise, patrons jostle and shout to make sure their orders are heard fi rst. We deftly placed our order even while we could manage just a foothold on the edge of the pavement. The menu, which offered 15 delectable flavours, was quite surprising. The pot ice-creams, a churning of milk and natural ingredients, garnished with dry fruits, were really tempting. We decided to be gluttonous and try not one, but three flavours - Rose, Mango, and Kesar Pista. The flavours tantalise the palate and the dry fruit garnishing add the right touch. Price - ` 25 to ` 110 Time – open until 1 am
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Amruteshwar, Nal Stop
Dawn is about to set in and that means it’s time to beat the morning chill with a plate of steaming hot samosas and a cuppa of coffee. The menu at Amruteshwar has an assortment of South Indian delicacies as well as vada pav, coffee and tea. The joint is popular among students and morning walkers. According to patrons, poha is the hot favourite dish among the student community. The poha, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, with a hint of fresh coconut, was delicious. The midnight hunt for food came to a satiating end with a hot coffee here. Reasonably priced, the joint is open from 3.30 am onwards. Price - ` 7 onwards Time – 3.30 am onwards
Market Upahar Gruha, Mandai Our next stop was at this 30–year-old joint located in the busy market area. Open till the wee hours of the morning, this place is always packed. Regulars know how to squeeze in through the gates even though it appears closed. When we walked into Market Upahar Gruha, the place was humming. People were packing food, some were eating in, and a gorgeous aroma of spices, rice and meat wafted in the air. The menu has a variety of offerings from snacks, biryani, misal pav, tea and coffee. Since patrons highly recommended the Chicken Biryani, we decided to go for it along with Egg Curry. We found the Chicken Biryani fresh and delicious. The rice, long grained and not the least bit oily, had just the right flavour of green chillies and lemon. The chicken was soft and well spiced, and the biryani was a nice change from the over-spiced and greasy rice preparations that you get in most restaurants in the city. The Egg Curry too was different from what is usually available at restaurants. The gravy was thick and aromatic, yet not overly spiced. Price – ` 10 – ` 100 Time – open 24x7
Eternia, Hinjewadi
Hinjewadi is, perhaps, the only area in the entire city that can boast of a traffic jam in the middle of the night, what with the odd-hour drops to and from the office. Despite the traffic mess, this workaholic’s heaven is home to this foodie’s delight with a menu featuring favourites - Dal Eternia (Kaali Dal), Rajasthani Laal Maas, Hyderabadi Dum Gosht Biryani, and of course the Choora Paratha, which should really be moved to the list of starters rather staying in the breads
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Comsesum and Krishna’z Food Plaza, Pune Railway Station
Both Comesum and Krishnaz are all-time favourites with the city’s party-hoppers. These joints offer north-, as well as, south-Indian dishes apart from a long list of Chinese snacks at affordable prices.
Mouth-watering misal pav at Mandai Upahar Gruha
section. We suggest you stick to the Indian, rather than the Chinese menu. As the World Cup matches are on, Eternia, along with most other restaurants in Hinjewadi, has drawn up a giant screen to air cricketing duels until the wee hours of the morning. We prefer getting there early to have Salman Khan sing us songs between courses before Dhoni’s boys take over. Price - ` 110 onwards Time – 11 am to 2 am
Swargate has over a dozen food carts, all serving egg dishes
We decided to try out the Aloo Mutter Ki Tikki and Bhatti Da Murg for starters. The crispy veg tikki is served with tomato ketchup. The night’s meaty order, however, is worthy of a lengthier description. The chicken, which tasted much unlike a regular Tandoori Chicken, turned out to be quite a mouth-watering experience. For main course, we asked the manager for a recommendation and he suggested Chhole Kulcha along with the onion chutney. The combination proved to be appealing. The gravy was so well-cooked that we lost count of the number of kulchas we gorged! Price – ` 10 to ` 300 Time - 24x7
Road side stalls at Swargate Bus Depot
There is a strange delight in walking, or hopping, around congested streets in the busy Swargate area. A large group of people walk to their own rhythm and in mismatched steps vie to walk on the sidewalks as vehicles create a background score. Swargate is popular for its street-side stalls that sell all kinds of dishes conjured out of a humble egg. These stalls start functioning post-midnight and as we approached them, we were greeted by the intoxicating fragrance of butter-toasted pav. Choose from a Sunny Side Up, that could be runny or well-cooked as you wish, the popular Omlette, desi Anda Bhurjee or an Egg Pulao. We ordered a plate of bhurji and watched as the vendor quickly scrambled the eggs with various spices and garnished the dish with coriander. There is a distinctly homely feel to the spicy Anda Bhurji, which a growling tummy just cannot refuse. If the sweet-tooth beckons, call for a high-on-sugar chai and a cream roll to dip in. Price - ` 30, for a single-egg dish Time – Post-midnight barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com
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Is there a god? The debate continues Title: On Religion Author: Khushwant Singh (with Humra Quraishi) Publisher: Rupa Pages: 206 Price: `.250
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itle: 50 Spiritual Appetizers; Compiled and Edited by: Vinod Dhawan; Publisher: Partridge (A Penguin Random Book Company); Pages: 204; Price: Not given Book If celebrated journalist-writer Khushwant Singh is to be believed, review there is no god; the concept of karma is all hogwash. One reason for his insistence is that no one, at any time, has seen god. “Even if I came face to face with Him, I would not recognise him,” he says in this collection of writings. And that’s why, he says proudly, he is an agnostic. If god did exist, would there be so much injustice in this world? asks Khushwant Singh, sympathetic to the Sikh religion. who died last year. He has more questions: how “Believers would have us fly across to god on many paid the penalty for killing innocent Sikhs the magic carpet of faith. We agnostics would in 1984? How many were punished for razing like a solid, concrete bridge of reason to cross over the Babri mosque? Without hesitation, the man from the known to the unknown. Till then, their shared his doubts regarding god with the Dalai religion for them, our doubts to us.” Lama and Hindu holy personalities. If you want to know how the agnostics think, Khushwant Singh concedes that reason and read this book. logic have their limitations and cannot probe Journalist Vinod Dhawan is on the spiritual the ultimate mysteries of our existence. Still, he path. His work is a compilation of 50 brief won’t grant that god exists although he is clearly writings by mostly known spiritual giants,
Title: 50 Spiritual Appetizers Compiled and Edited by: Vinod Dhawan Publisher: Partridge (A Penguin Random Book Company) Pages: 204 Price: Not given
neatly divided into 13 sections. The subjects deal with devotion, death, suffering, god, guru, mind and ego, even science and more. Swami Ramdas (1884-1963) cautions those embracing spirituality not to be bound to any institution. Ronald Henry Nixon (18981965), a British spiritual aspirant who visited India in the early 20th century and came to be known as Srikrishna Prem, wonders if Hindu god Krishna will take birth again to destroy presentday evil. There are also writings by Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, Paramhansa Yogananda and Paramhans Ramakrishna besides a host of lesserknown Indian and Western seekers. This slim book is for those who believe - unlike Khushwant Singh - that god exists. M.R. Narayan Swamy can be reached on narayan.swamy@ians.in.
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Mighter than the sword By Jeffrey Archer ` 599/The Target By David Baldacci ` 399/Mumbai Avengers By S Hussain Zaidi ` 199/Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn ` 399/I hate Hollywood By Rohit Khilnani ` 195/NON FICTION Inside Chattisgarh-a political memoir By Ilina Sen ` 399/-
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Our moon has blood clots By Rahul Pandita ` 350/-
Team TGS wiped off the thin layer of dust coating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s Wings of Fire and Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl to read them anew
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as well as her interactions with @TGSWeekly another family and a dentist, who were wo self portraits The Diary of a Young in hiding along with Girl and Wings of Fire stand testimony the Franks. The book to the changing times they were written is considered a mustin. While one describes the hardships of a Jewish read for all ages. family trying to avoid capture by the Gestapo, the The diary begins barely a few days other entails the many trials a young scientist faced on the way to becoming president before Otto of the world’s largest democracy. Anne F r a n k , A n ne ’s Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl father, was published posthumously in 1947, Books to while former President APJ Abdul decides to move the family into hiding revisit Kalam’s autobiography reached and ends abruptly when Anne was bookstores in 1999. arrested by the Nazis. Although Anne Frank wrote the diary while she was succumbed to typhus before she could be in hiding, between 1942 and 1944, along liberated from the concentration camp in with her family during the Nazi occupation of Bergen-Belsen, her diary is proof that she would Netherlands. In her diary, Anne wrote of her have made a fine journalist, as she hoped. relationship with her father, mother and sister, Dr Kalam’s autobiography, on the other hand,
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was published nearly half a century later. It was later translated into Wings of Fire covers Kalam’s life and work for 17 years, from 1963 until 1980. Beginning with a description of his work at NASA’s Langley Research Center, in Houston, Virginia, USA, and at other facilities including NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility at Wallops Island. The book goes onto describe Dr Kalam’s journey towards becoming the ‘missile man of India’. The scientist recalls the role he played in the guided missile development program, and his contribution towards making five formidable missiles. Wings of Fire has been translated into 13 languages, including Chinese, French, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Oriya among others. Dr Kalam shares numerous anecdotes worth remembering such as, “If you want to leave your footprints in the sands of time, do not drag your feet.” These are some of the most enduring words that still lay etched in your memory.
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Mallakhamb ensures gymnast remains supple and the sport being easy on the pocket are two reasons for its popularity among youngsters By Archana Dahiwal @ArchanaDahiwal
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wo centuries have passed since Balambhatdada Deodhar, fitness instructor to the Peshwas, revived Mallakhamb as a fitness regime and, now, Pune’s teenagers are signing up to take the tradition forward. In the last few months, training centres in the city, as well as Pimpri-Chinchwad, have seen a steady rise in the number of new members. Parents, of course, are happiest to support a fitness trend that does not burden the monthly budget. Madhavi Shinde’s twins, Manav and Saurav, can play basketball. They have even tried their hands at athletics. But every few months, the kids tire of the sport Madhavi hopes they will find interesting.
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This was until the 37-year-old mother heard of Kreedakul, Jnana Prabhodini Navnagar Vidyalaya’s sports club at Nigdi, where her children could learn the ropes at under-Rs 500, per month. “I am quite satisfied with the individual performance and fitness levels of my children ever since they took up Mallakhamb. The sport also involves a number of yoga exercises so my twins’ hyperactive energy is utilised fully. Their concentration and height has also increased ever since they’ve taken up Mallakhamb,” says Madhavi. Most of all, she is happy to support a traditional Indian sport, “We must do something to preserve our tradition too,” she smiles. On their part, the children are excited to be part of a sport that is as desi as it gets. Saurav points out that he and his brother have been enjoying their training sessions. “It’s fun to master the adventurous exercises,” the seven-year-old says, meekly. Prathmesh Kadam, 13, who also trains at the Kreedakul, adds, “Ever since I undertook Mallakhamb training, my flexibility and body strength have increased. The sport helps me workout the entire body at the same time.” Rigorous training has ensured that Prathamesh has been selected for the national-level competition that will be held later this year. Rishikesh Pagwane, a class e i g ht student of Jnana Prabhodini Navnagar Vidyalaya, believes that Mallakhamb not only improves physical fitness but makes the mind sharper too. “I have been practising Mallakhamb for the last four years and over time I have started to concentrate and focus better too,” he notes. Mallakhamb training usually takes place in the evenings, which makes it easy to fit into a child’s post-school s c he du l e . For most pa rents, afford-
ability is also a huge factor. Sports like football, cricket or tennis require branded sports gear, which cost upwards of Rs 3,000. Add to that, the monthly training fees for any of these sports is between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000. So, when a child gets disinterested, it burns a huge hole in the pocket. Mallakhamb, on the other hand, does not require fancy gear, just an interest is enough. Jnana Prabhodini Navnagar Vidyalaya has, in fact, been imparting training in the traditional sport to its students for the last decade and a half. As the demand for training has increased, the school has commenced evening classes for students from other schools as well. At present, nearly 300 students undergo Mallakhamb training at the Kreedakul and the number of calls enquiring about training has been increasing by the day. In a chat with TGS, Tushar Bargude, the senior-most coach at Kreedakul, agreed that the demand had increased in the last few months. “I believe the main reason that youngsters are attracted towards Mallakhamb is because it leads to total fitness, from your nail to hair. It is not just about physical fitness, but a student’s concentration, balance, as well as focus also better because of the sport,” Bargude claims. The Kreedakul takes in students from the age of 3.5 years. Another centre that imparts Mallakhamb training is New Pune Gymkhana, located on Senapati Bapat Road. The gymkhana trains boys and girls, from various age groups, in Mallakhamb as well as Rope Mallakhamb. Alok Deshpande, along with six other training staff, imparts ‘scientific training’ of Mallakhamb at the gymkhana. He says, “In this traditional sport, the practitioner’s overall development is the key. Mallakhamb develops the strength of the legs fingers, and even the stomach.” archana.dahiwal@goldensparrow.com
“Ever since I undertook Mallakhamb training, my flexibility and body strength have increased. The sport helps me workout the entire body at the same time” — Prathmesh Kadam
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THE WEDDING SHOW J W Marriott is hosting The Royal Wedding Show that covers every detail of your special day. Top wedding experts, suppliers and services will be present at the venue handpicked for your needs. You can look, buy, hire anything for your wedding day. ‘Happily Ever After’ starts with the perfect wedding. Meticulous planning goes into making the big day unique. Stylish attires, delicious food, entertainment, and a creative touch to the decor… the list goes on and on. However things are going to be a lot easier now as J W Marriott, Pune is all set to host the best ever wedding show in the city. Take the first step to your special day at the ‘ Royal Wedding Show’ organized at J W Marriott as it is going to save you months of planning, stress, anxiety and will bestow you with lots of ideas, insights and inspirations for your BIG day. Where: JW Marriot, S.B. Road Pune When: March 22, 2 PM onwards For more information, please call : 020 -66832363 For more media enquiries, please call : Preeti - 8888 299 539 / Anuja - 7798577441
ART EXHIBITION
Catch the latest artworks by four leading citybased artists Shilesh Sonawane, Deepshikha Saxena, Prateek Tandon, Hoshnar Kaikobad. The exhibition titled Prakriti will revolve around the beauty of nature. Where: Darpan Art Gallery When: March 19-24; 11am to 8pm YERWADA
SON OF ABISH + THE BIG BUNCH OF SKETCHES
Spartans and you the audience. Catch sketches and snippets from Sketchy Behaviour, Rinse Cycle, Dr Lutchuke, Son Of Abish and more. Where: blueFROG Ishanya Amphitheater When: March 28, 6pm onwards Fees: `500
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MH12 Photography Club is organizing a Photography workshop for interested photographers in the city Where: S.B Road MCCIA When: 22 March 8:30am to 11:00am Fees: ` 450 per head AUNDH
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Flames Dance Academy is organising the Exotic Latin and Ballroom Night. This is an evening full of friends, music and dance where you can groove to fun Latino music. Where: Cocoparra, Kharadi Bypass road When: March 21 (8:30 pm onwards)
HITCHCOCK FILM FESTIVAL
Abish Mathews’ solo show Son of Abish switches from stand up to musical comedy, sprinkles in some improvisation, pours in some sketch comedy, mixes it in with a hilarious monthly news round up segment and throws in celebrity guest interviews and performances as the cherry on top the comedy sundae. A night of short comedy scenes and vignettes written, rehearsed and performed for you! Four comedy groups, eight hilarious sketches, one night, 300
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City Celeb Chati Name: Piyush Sharma Profession: I am a model and an aspiring actor Three words to describe me: I am a go getter, ambitious and adventurous I love my job because: That’s what I do the best Best advice I’ve received: Keep calm when angry When buying something, the first thing that catches my eye is: Colour What’s your inner animal?: Lion The first thing you notice about an attractive person: Features and the way they carry themselves The perfect start to a day is: By working out in the gym Your current four-wheeler: Hyundai i20 sports series Your fitness regimen: Eat healthy, sleep well and train hard Your food indulgence: When I am off diet, I would love to indulge in ice-creams Books by your bedside: Mostly Brian Tracy’s books on motivational quotes The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: livingelectro.com Your favourite city: Pune Ideal holiday: Ladakh. I am a biker by choice and love to ride on the Khardungla motor biking road. (As told to Barnalee Handique)
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Pick your beeda from 150 enticing creations
Madhuri, Santosh and Shital Udawant
Naad, the only paan boutique in the city, turns the humble betel leaf into a luxurious treat, with some concoctions even featuring silver and gold flakes
— Ice Paan, Naad Special, Sangeeta Ayurvedic Paan, Manse Paan — apart from the Masala, Saada and Magai variety. They have also incorporated chandan paan in the menu. The most expensive paan available at Naad Paan Shop is the Swarna Bhasma Paan, which is a concoction of specially made chutneys, masala, chyawanprash as well as otherAyurvedic ingredients. The paan also includes gold and silver flakes and takes about six hours to make. By Barnalee Handique Udawant claims that the special paan helps @barnalee overcome indigestion. To confirm his assertion, Udawant is in the process of getting the paan certified by a doctor soon. When Santosh Udawant, 35 also known as The ingredients which go in making this exShirdikar, decided to set up a paan shop, he otic paans are especially made at home by dreamed big. He wanted to give the humUdawant. The proud businessman reveals,“I ble beeda it’s place under the spotlight. So, personally make a variety of special chutneys Udawant decided to turn the paan tapri into a and masalas, which goes into making 350-square feet paan boutique called the paans. These chutneys and maNaad Paan Shop. salas are diverse in taste and flavour Stroll into any of the five stores that and have a special touch to them. Udawant has set up across the city That is how every paan gets its own and you will family and friends helpunekar distinctive flavour and taste. For ining each choose just the right ingrestance, the Ice Paan should be kept indients and flavours for their indulside the mouth for sometime. It gradugence. “We, Indians, usually enjoy ally releases the flavours and a subtle taste fills paan a lot and it is very difficult to stand on the your mouth.” roadside tapri with the entire family while waitSeeing the steady success of his idea in the last ing for the preparation. That is why the idea six years, Udawant is planning to export some of opening a paan boutique popped into my of his creations, apart from setting a two more mind,” Udawant explains. Naad Paan Shop is outlets in the city, even stretching wings all the a private enterprise and is officially known as way to Satara and Shirdi. So, watch out for SpeNaad Nutritious Pvt Ltd. cial Paan Crush, chutneys and masalas on your At present, Udawant handles five branches of next trip overseas. the paan shop across the city, along with his Naad Paan Shop is open between 9.30 am and mother Madhuri and wife Shital. The creations 11.30 pm, everyday are priced between Rs 15 and Rs 3,500. The barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com paan menu includes interesting concoctions
Miranda Kerr exercises even in flights
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ustralian supermodel Miranda Kerr adores doing yoga and going hiking, and she says she always finds the time for a short burst of exercise wherever she is — even up in the air! As she spends a lot of her time flying for work, Kerr has found ways to keep fit while up in the sky, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “I was a gymnast when I was young and then when I stopped I started yoga. I really like to practise, even if it’s just 10
minutes, it’s very good for balance the four-year-old son Flynn with ex-husband mind, the body and spirit. I believe Orlando Bloom, tries to eat healthy everyone should find an exercise most of the time, but she says she they really enjoy. For me I like would never deprive herself of yoga, hiking. her favourite indulgences like Ways to “There’s little exercises chocolate or fried chicken. “I you can do sitting down, for like to eat 80 per cent healthy keep fit me on an aeroplane — contract — fresh food organic food, and release, it’s really good for vegetables, goji berries, chia the stomach,” she said on Japanese seeds, a lot of greens. I try to get TV programme “Skkiri”. my nutrients from my food,” she said. The 31-year-old beauty, who has — IANS