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Wear your heart on the skin Pune’s ink obsession has spouted into several trends with cover-ups topping the list. TGS Life looks at the exotic patterns that folks have taken a liking to
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Taapsee Pannu hires a Urdu tutor for Agra ka Daabra
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Sona Mohapatra sings for a social cause
Taapsee Pannu who plays a shy muslim girl from Agra in Shoojit Sircar’s next production has started her training to learn authentic Urdu.
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After lending her voice for Rupaiya, Sona will croon for another song ‘Chal Buleya’ that deals with social issue in upcoming movie Saavi - A Bonded Bride.
‘Our industry doubts talent’
Actor Hanif Hilal debuts on big screen with Hey Bro. Pune boy on why playing an anti-hero was never a hurdle and how Ganesh Acharya found him By Anjali Shetty
even recommended me for ABCD (Anybody can dance by Remo D’souza) but for some strange reason it did not work out. Years later, e has the looks and the Ganesh called me to audition for attitude to be the next Hey Bro. As wonderful as that may on-screen action hero. sound, we never met, nor we exYet model-choreographer Hanif changed numbers till the audition Hilal was chosen to play an anti-hero happened. He found me,” says the in his debut film by ace choreogra- 32-year-old. pher and director Ganesh AchaHe finds it amusing how peorya. Hanif marks his debut ple whose number he had in Bollywood with Hey and would be after them Bro, a comedy action for work never respondDebut drama film that depicts ed. “But Ganesh Acharya the journey of Gopi (Gahad a vision with respect drama nesh Acharya) from a to my work. It is all about small village in Rajasthan believing in yourself. In to Mumbai in search of an industry that is always his twin brother (Maninder) and doubting talent here is Ganesh mother (Indrani) separated from who is confident and launched me him at birth. What follows is a roller as an actor,” adds the choreographer coaster ride of fun, comedy and en- who was linked with Pooja Bedi and tertainment. The “hunt” lands him Karishma Tanna. in the wrong side of law as well as a Wasn’t he skeptical about porlaw breaker “Land Mafia Don” Baba traying an anti-hero in his debut (Hanif Hilal). film? “Not really. I go with the flow. A SM Choksey and BMCC This character it not a caricature of a alumnus, Hanif shares his inter- villain, he does not contort his face esting story on how he bagged the or scream clichéd dialogues. He has role of Baba. “I did a few dance re- great action shots, body shots and I ality shows and that is where Ga- have been presented beautiful.” nesh Acharya saw and liked me. He anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com @shetty_anjali
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At ‘The StyleCracker Borough’ watch out for the best high street fashion with brands like Fancy Pants, Urbane, 3’s Company and Brocode
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The Style Cracker Borough is coming to Pune. After four successful events, The StyleCracker Borough is all set to hit-the-road and Pune is the first destination. The Borough has seen designers like Ritu Kumar, Little Shilpa, Payal Singhal, Pepperfry.com, to name a few and this time round, they bring the most coveted, upcoming designers and brands to Pune. Apart from the fabulous shopping experience, the Borough offers a whole lot more- great
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food, drinks and DJ’s spinning all day long. From women’s fashion to menswear and kidswear designers and brands-there is something for ev-
eryone. The Borough also has a kid’s section and a D.I.Y corner that will keep them happily engaged for hours on end. Tia Paranjape What More? “Our expert stylists will be present to help you shop keeping in mind your style, budget and personality. With an average price of each product at Rs 2000 the StyleCracker team has curated an
eclectic mix of designers and brands that will be showcasing their latest collections exclusively.” The people behind this are Dhimaan Shah, co-founder and managing director, Archana Walavalkar, co-founder and creative director of StyleCracker.com and Tia Paranjape. feedback.tgs@goldensparrow.com
Abhishek meets Magic Johnson, says ‘dream’ fulfilled
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ollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan’s childhood dream was fulfilled when he got a chance to meet legendary basketball player Magic Johnson during NBA All-Star Weekend in New York city. “Today, a childhood dream of mine came true. I met my idol. @MagicJohnson. Thank you for being such an inspiration,” Abhishek tweeted Monday along with an image in which he’s standing next to the sportsman. Abhishek previously shared how his most prized possessions are two jerseys signed personally by Johnson. The actor was announced the Goodwill Ambassador for NBA All-Star Weekend 2015 in Mumbai Feb 7.
Varun enjoyed working with ‘method actor’ Nawazuddin
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t seems there’s a mutual admiration society between “Badlapur” actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Varun Dhawan. While the former has earlier praised the younger actor for his “energy”, Varun is all praise for the National Award winning talent’s method acting. “I learnt a lot working with Nawazuddin. He’s a method actor and I enjoyed working it him. It’s always great to work with such talented people,” Varun told IANS. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Badlapur also features Yami Gautam and Huma Qureshi. “You can get one film because of being a star kid, but eventually, the audience will decide. You have to prove your talent as an actor its not that easy,” he added.
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Urdu poetry
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features Christina excited about ‘The Voice’ comeback
Highway 61 duo presents ‘Sarir-e-Khamma’, an acoustic interactive music concert
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ohammad Muneem, lead Kashmiri. We will explain how vocalist of Highway 61 the compositions were created, and and Hardik Vaghela, explain the meanings of the words. keyboardist and backing vocalist, The concept is about enjoying will present ‘Sarir-e-Khamma’, an poetry in a peaceful setting,” says acoustic interactive musical, Muneem. with the emphasis on Highway 61 is a Punelyrics, poetry and stories based music group that that the songs tell. performs ’Sufi Ethnic‘ Journey (S a r i r- e -K h a m m a style of music. Formed of songs means the scratching sound in 2008, the band’s that a pen makes on paper.) music features a fusion “It is an interactive of classic rock and Urdu/ poetry session, wherein Kashmiri lyrics. The band the audience is encouraged to has recently recorded an original ask questions and clarify their soundtrack called ‘Sahibo’, for a doubts on the poems in Urdu and film entitled 19th January, that is
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based on events in Kashmir. The band also plans to change their name from Highway 61 to ‘Alif ’, which also happens to be the title on their debut album that they are currently recording. Alif is the first alphabet in the Urdu language. “No one knows what it means exactly; it is mystic word. It also
It is an interactive poetry session, wherein the audience is encouraged to ask questions and clarify their doubts on the poems in Urdu and Kashmiri. Highway 61
means being one against the odds. We decided to change our name as we have signed to a record label, and we are taking our music to the next level. Since Highway 61 is already registered under a different genre, we wanted to avoid confusion,” Muneem said. They are often asked if they have written the lyrics themselves. “It is strange that people ask us about the origins of our songs. That is the reason we emphasise understanding the meaning of ghazals. I conduct lectures on ghazals and their lyrics. Some people advise us to tone down our use of chaste Urdu but we refuse to do that,” Muneem said. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com What: Sarir-e-Khama by Highway 61 Where: Gyaan Adab, Kalyaninagar When: February 28, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
inger Christina Aguilera, who is returning as a coach on the singing based reality show “The Voice”, says she is “very excited” about the eighth season and that she feels “awake” and “refreshed”. “My team is awesome and I’m very excited about that. And this season you know I took an entire year off this time, because I skipped out on last two seasons -- the last season taking my maternity leave. So now I’m extra wide awake and refreshed,” Aguilera said in a statement. Aguilera, who welcomed her daughter, Summer Rain Rutler with fiancee Matthew Rutler, in August last year further said: “Coming back as a coach and also being a mother of two, I definitely know how to be nurturing towards a team, how to be their support system, their cheerleader and do what it takes to let them shine.” Summer is the second child for Aguilera, who has a 6-year-old son, Max Bratman, from her previous marriage to Jordan Bratman. IANS
pluck that string: your weekly dose of music events EDM Fest joy unlimited drinks and food available Swaranchal at irresistible prices. Unlimited sangria, beer, wine and shots are available for ` 600; with food, the same package is available for Rs 900. Where: Penthouze When: March 1
Vertical waves presents Swaranchal a concert which includes two performances by Kaushiki Chakraborty PanditYogesh Samsi and Dr N Rajam - Pandit Mukunraj Deo. Where: Ganesh Kala Kreeda Manch, Nehru Stadium Campus When: February, 28, 6.30pm
Holi Splash
Let’s get painted in reds, yellows, greens, pinks and enjoy Holi in style at Atmosphere 6 on March 6. But that’s not all.. DJ Rackish, DJ Sid, DJ Mad-D and DJ Jacky will add their music to the fun and mayhem. Celebrate the festival of colors – replete with mouth-watering food and beverages, the best of music and live Dhol performances only at Atmosphere 6! When: 6 March 2015 Time: 10 am onwards Venue: Atmosphere 6, Viman Nagar For further enquiries: 9921078600/9960700734
Nicholson live
This March, The High Spirits Cafe presents Nicholson, the singer, keyboardist, and songwriter, live and loud. Based in Mumbai, Nicholson plays jazz, folk, and electronic music and composes his own music by blending organic sound with his amazing gasoline soaked voice. Where: The High Spirits Cafe, Koregaon Park When: March 6
Sunday Vibes
Sunday Vibes at Penthouze Nightlife features DJs Kunal Pillay and Shane on the console, churning out foot-tapping music all afternoon. Guests can also en-
Tribute to Begum Akhtar Musician Vidya Shah, a student of Shanti Hiranan, and storyteller Danish Hussain are coming together for a mesmerising presentation, Akhtari to celebrate and commemorate Begum Akhtar’s centenary year. They will pay tribute to the music icon and bring alive the life and times of the diva through a music performance and rare anecdotes from her life. The presentation will be a blend of music and Dastangoi, a lost form of Urdu storytelling. Where: Bhimsen Joshi Kalamandir, Aundh When: March 8 Price: ` 400 to ` 500
Targeted at the youth of today, the show focuses on clubbing the popular sounds of Bollywood with the sound of EDM. The show would feature industry bigwigs like Mika Singh, Kanika Kapoor, DJ Chetas and Ankit Tiwari. The tickets are priced at Rs 749, Rs 999 and Rs 1499. Where: Amanora Park Town, Magarpatta When: March 14
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha
E-SQUARE: University Road 11:15 AM01:15 PM03:15 PM05:15 PM07:15 PM09:15 PM11:15 PM City Pride: Kothrud 11:00 AM02:00 PM06:30 PM08:35 PM11:00 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 10:00 AM11:00 AM12:20 PM02:40 PM05:00 PM07:20 PM09:40 PM10:10 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 10:00 AM12:00 PM02:15 PM05:30 PM09:30 PM City Pride: R Deccan 10:00 AM01:30 PM05:30 PM09:30 PMINOX: Bund Garden Road 09:45 AM11:06 AM12:20 PM02:55 PM05:30 PM08:05 PM10:40 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad
10:15 AM12:45 PM03:15 PM05:45 PM08:15 PM10:45 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 10:00 AM12:30 PM03:00 PM05:30 PM08:00 PM10:30 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 10:15 AM12:45 PM03:15 PM05:45 PM08:15 PM10:45 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:45 AM03:20 PM05:50 PM10:40 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road 11:15 AM03:15 PM09:15 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 10:00 AM12:00 PM04:00 PM06:00 PM10:30 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 10:00 AM12:30 PM03:00 PM05:30 PM08:00 PM10:30 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 10:30 AM01:00 PM03:30 PM06:00 PM08:30 PM11:00 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa 11:00 AM03:00 PM07:30 PM09:30 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 11:00 AM03:45 PM08:30 PM10:15 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 11:30 AM04:05 PM08:40 PM E-SQUARE Vishal: Pimpri 10:45 AM03:00 PM07:30 PM09:30 PM Vaibhav Chitramandir: Hadapsar 10:45 AM03:45 PM09:45 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:35 AM10:25 AM12:05 PM02:45 PM03:50 PM05:20 PM07:55 PM09:15 PM10:30 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 09:35 AM03:15 PM05:45 PM
Badlapur
ARE: University Road 08:30 AM10:30 AM01:00 PM03:30 PM06:01 PM08:45 PM11:00 PM City Pride: Kothrud 08:30 AM11:00 AM01:00 PM03:30 PM06:00 PM08:30 PM10:00 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:15 AM10:15 AM12:00 PM01:00 PM02:45 PM04:00 PM05:30 PM06:25 PM08:15 PM09:30 PM11:00 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 11:45 AM02:45 PM05:00 PM07:00 PM10:15 PM City Pride: R Deccan 09:00 AM12:00 PM05:00 PM07:30 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth 04:00 PM Neelayam Theatre: Sadashiv Peth 06:30 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 10:35 AM01:30 PM03:35 PM04:25 PM07:20 PM10:15 PM Laxmi Narayan Cinema: Satara Road 03:30 PM Victory Theatre: Camp, Pune 12:15 PM08:01 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 10:15 AM11:45 AM02:30 PM05:15 PM08:00 PM10:50 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 09:00 AM11:45 AM02:30 PM05:15 PM08:00 PM10:45 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 10:20 AM12:10 PM01:15 PM04:10 PM07:05 PM08:00 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 08:55 AM01:55 PM04:45 PM07:35 PM10:25 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road 09:45 AM02:15 PM06:15 PM10:45 PMAbhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 10:00 AM11:00 AM12:30 PM03:00 PM04:00 PM05:30 PM08:00 PM09:30 PM10:30 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 09:00 AM10:45 AM01:40 PM04:35 PM07:30 PM10:25 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 01:25 PM04:20 PM07:15 PM10:10 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa 10:30 AM01:00 PM03:30 PM06:01 PM11:00 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 01:15 PM06:00 PM10:30 PM
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You do not have right to command me
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50 Shades of Grey is seen as an effort to mainstream BDSM. A xxxxxxxxxxxx sexual taboo and a practitioner’s minority, Pune feels that judging a fetish or a community is a matter of individual discretion
By Yash Daiv @yash009
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0 Shades of Grey has been delayed. Enough questions have been raised against the censor board, which claims that the film will be srutinised for cuts like any other Hollywood film. The prevailing question here is whether the movie’s theme ‘Bondage/Dominance, /Sumbission, Sadism/ Masochism’ (a crunched acronym BDSM), will be accepted in the mainstream by the masses. Or is it that it’s mainstreaming has cut down upon the authenticity of the concept itself? “I personally see there is nothing wrong with the subject. This film is definitely not made to promote BDSM. It maybe the dominating theme but everything depends on viewer’s discretion. Censors will clear the film after some cuts. It also means that the subject will automatically get an approval from the board members. And if Kamasutra was released in India, which was muddled into controversies yet was screened, 50 Shades of Grey will attract such attention too. People will oppose yet go and watch it thrice,” said Pune-based actor Pushkar Jog. Some Indian films have not shied away from sexual taboos or portrayal of sexual minorities. But they have met with violent reactions from the masses, especially for having wronged religious sentiments. Films like Fire which showed a lesbian relationship or Chetna which talked of rehabilitation of prostitutes have met with abhorrence. The subject is always presented with pathologically wrong characteristics, the masses are inundated with negative imagery to make viewers believe that the practise being shown on the screen is wrong or
weird. Similar is the case with BDSM. “Just like any other taboos that have been portrayed through cinema, BDSM will meet with adverse reactions. I feel we don’t have an audience which can think of the BDSM in a mature way. We live in a society where talks of sexuality are confined to bedroom,” said actor Amol Vhatkar. The public believes that BDSM is far from sex in traditional sense as it involves elements to provoke the partner, a sexual minority that is subbed for its practices. A normative mindset would declare such a relationship as unhealthy. In the Indian scenario, sexual minorities have been given the lowermost position in the society. Be it the prostitutes or the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender (LGBT) community, their status in India is illegal. “People have a lot of misconceptions regarding sexual minorities. Evidently they gather attention for having done something, which is conceived to be against nature, immoral and unacceptable. Judgement comes in quick. LGBT community has suffered it for wrong. BDSM is still new, the practitioner are not out in public. But just as we say that they are a sexual minority, their preferences should not bother anybody else. Nobody has forced them to accept,” said 24-yearold LGBT activist Tinesh Chopade. Whatever be the ramifications of the concept, the masses are eagerly waiting for the movie to hit the cinema halls for obvious reasons. It remains in the hands of censors on retaining the USP of movie which the viewer is looking forward to. yashdaiv@gmail.com
Pushkar Jog, actor There is nothing wrong with the subject. This film is definitely not made to promote BDSM. It maybe the dominating theme but everything depends on viewer’s discretion. Censors will clear the film after some cuts. It also means that the subject will automatically get an approval from the board members.
Amol Vhatkarr, actor Just like any other taboos that have been portrayed through cinema, BDSM will meet with adverse reactions. I feel we don’t have an audience which can think of the BDSM in a mature way. We live in a society where talks of sexuality are confined to bedroom.
Tinesh Chopade, LGBT activist People have a lot of misconceptions regarding sexual minorities. Evidently they gather attention for having done something, which is conceived to be against nature, immoral and unacceptable. Judgement comes in quick. LGBT community has suffered it for wrong.
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indulge Multigrain Dosa Ingredients: 2 cups mixed lentils 3 cups rice Bengal gram (chana dal) Pigeon peas split (tur dal) Green gram (moong dal) Pink lentil (mass or dal) Black gram split (udad dal) Salt to taste Method: Soak all the above ingredients for 3 to 4 hours in water. After soaking, remove water and grind in a mixer and make a dosa batter, and add little water if needed to make a smooth thick batter. Add salt and leave the batter for around 30 minutes. Make thin, crisp dosas on non- stick tawa and serve with potato subzi and coconut chutney and sambar. You can try out this combination by replacing the potato subzi.
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Aarti Bafna has found a simple way to make children eat and enjoy veggies By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali
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very mother has gone through the ordeal of getting her kids to eat vegetables. Aarti Bafna, founder, FoodyFix was one such mother too. But she decided to change things, not by forcing her kids to eat veggies, but by coming up with fun ways to get them to enjoy what they were eating. She started Foodyfix, which caters to the health and nourishment of kids through ’Healthy Junk Food‘. “I make food which looks as delicious as junk food but with a healthy twist in the ingredients. I not only cook recipes but also organise live cooking with kids’ sessions, demo sessions for moms,” says Aarti. On February 28, Foodyfix is organising a one-of-itskind, child-focussed food event. This session will aim at helping mothers adopt healthy cooking habits, and celebrity chef Dhvani Shah will demonstrate around 12 recipes, along with Aarti. She says, “I realised that forcing kids to have something they don’t like is not an option. So I started experimenting with recipes. I first started substituting ingredients with healthier options. I started involving my son in the process of plating and gar-
nish. He started to show a keen interest in the way a dish looks, so I used that to my advantage and Aarti Bafna would present a healthy dish in an interesting manner.” Where: Shatranj Lawns, Koregaon Park, Lane 5
Banana, fig and almond pancakes
Ingredients: 2 figs purée 2 tbsp almond powder 1 cup maida 1 tsp powdered sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup milk 1 tsp oil 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp butter Warm water 1 banana Nutella sauce Method: Peel the figs, remove the pulp and grind it in a mixer to make a smooth paste. In a bowl, sieve maida, baking powder and sugar together. Add oil, vanilla essence, butter, milk, almond powder and figs purée . Now mix well and slowly add water while stirring continu-
ously so that no lumps are formed. Make a thick batter (like a dosa batter). Now heat a pan, put butter. As soon as butter melts, put the pancake batter and spread to make small pancakes. Roast nicely from both sides and remove in a plate. Spread Nutella sauce (optional) and top with banana and almond pieces. Your fig and almond pancakes are ready to serve. Variation: You can also serve these pancakes as dessert by just replacing the banana with vanilla ice-cream
Moong dal & green peas waffles Ingredients 1 cup moong dal ¼ cup boiled green peas 2 tbsp oats 2 tsp ginger-chilli paste 2 tbsp chopped methi leaves 2 tsp besan A pinch of hing 1/4 tsp soda-bi-card 2 tsp oil Salt to taste Method Soak the split green gram in water for 3 to 4 hours. Then wash it very well. Blend the soaked dal
in a blender with the green peas and a little water to make a batter of pouring consistency. Add the methi leaves, oats, besan, hing, soda bi-carb, oil and salt and mix well. Grease a waffle iron with oil spray. Pour a little batter at a time in a pre-heated waffle iron and bake until crisp. Repeat for the remaining batter. Serve hot with green chutney. Variation • Make pancakes on a non-stick tawa using the batter if you do not have a waffle iron • Substitute green peas with spinach puree
Multigrain cheese chilli paneer dosa Ingredients: 1 cup grated paneer 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 small chopped onion 1 small chopped tomato Chopped cabbage 1 tbsp oil Chopped green chilli Salt to taste Method: Mix all the above ingredients and stuff it in dosa . anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN World Cup brunch MasterChef Milind Sovani has designed a special World Cup Brunch over the World Cup Weekends for all the Cricket Lovers.
The Brunch will consist of a wide spread of delicacies in soups, salads, maincourse, starters, desserts like Paneer Kurkure, Multani Chicken Shorba, Poha Crusted Cheese Chikki, Chikki Ice-Cream, Kerala Fish Curry and many more. Where: April Rain Restaurant, Aundh When: World Cup Weekends Price: ` 599
Appam and stew fest Indulge in a mesmeriszing affair of flavorful appams and stews at Eighty Eight. The tal-
ented Chefs at Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar promise to take you on a culinary journey down south with delightful stews such as the traditional Madras Lamb Curry, Meen Moilee, Kohlrabi Stew and many more, along with soft Appam’s which will melt in your mouth. Where: Eighty Eight, Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar When: Ongoing till March 13, Time: 7:30 pm till 11:30 pm.
Italian Meal Probably one of the most popular cuisines globally, Italian cuisine has much more to offer than the iconic pastas and pizzas. Explore a world beyond regular Italian dishes at the Italian Master-class at Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre with Chef Mihir Kane as he does a demo of quintessential three-course Italian meal. Where: Magnolia, Level 2, Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre, Bund Garden Road When: February 28, 4pm
Price: `600 (inclusive for taxes) per person Time: 4 pm
Barbeque nights
Enjoy gleeful evenings at MoMo Cafe’s Alfresco dining at Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan over some hot flavored meats, vegetables and seafood right off the barbeque grill during sunset hours from Monday to Thursday.
The outdoor, ambiatic seating area at the Hotel offers the ideal set up for a barbeque night with some soulful music. The special BBQ dinner package includes live BBQ and dinner buffet at MoMo Café, soft beverages and canned juices. Where: Alfresco, Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan When: Monday to Thursday, 7 pm - 10.30 pm Price: 999++ taxes
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Age-old charm The newly opened Victoria’s Tavern at Wanawadi promises a pleasurable wining and dining experience
indulge Patrons speak Swapnil Shelar, businessman I have been a regular at Victoria’s tavern since its opening. The food, service and ambience are exceptional. The service is quick and the food is a good value for money.
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ictoria’s Tavern at Atlantis at Sacred World in Wanawadi was launched just two weeks ago. But the restaurant has already created the right kind of buzz among foodies, thanks to its casual American ambience and pocket-friendly prices. Anita Ghoshal, her son Anudeep and his partner Prateek Pawar have collectively worked out the concept and design of the restaurant, Anudeep said, “Wanawadi does not have any lounge bars, so we thought of bringing something exceptional for the
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party-goers of the city. The eatery and bar a choice of chicken, fish and lamb prepahas the combination of the best American rations, and a wide choice of vegetarian cuisine and the ambience of a tavern.” dishes. There are also the risottos, classic The 2500 sqaure foot restaurant exfish and chips, grilled soy and cheese steak udes a Victorian aura. Wooden panels and or the pre-plated main course. “Our ingretables, and portraits of Queen Victoria on dients are sourced locally and from abroad. the walls gives Victoria’s Tavern a unique The fish and meat are marinated at the cenambience. tral kitchen and the sauces are also made The menu includes Continental cuisine there. These are then cooked, grilled or finwith an American touch. On offer are ished in an oven,” said Anudeep. Anita a variety of soups, salads, pizzas, oversees the preparations. We recommend the spasandwiches, burgers, pastas Rating ghetti with meat balls in and add-ons. The Golden arabiatta sauce, grilled vegDelight is a vegetable soup Food: oooor Ambience: ooo`r etable risotto with saffron made of roasted pumpkin, Service: oooor herbs and white wine. Or carrot, onion, base topped Meal for two: try the pasta with a sauce of with cheeses balls, which Rs 1000 your own choice like pesto really put us in the roght TGS LIfe picks: and qualtro. The sandwichmood for the main course. Spaghetti with meat es we tried were So-fulfilled We sampled the Caesar’s balls Chicken (shredded chicken salad and the balsamic rainserved with grilled onions), Navy bow salad and appetisers like Ciabatta (feta with spinach, black olives the Grilled Fish Shashlik (with tomaand nuts grilled in Ciabatta). to, zucchini, capsicum), Pepper Chicken On the beverages spread are coolers and (marinated with herbs and seasoned with cocktails, besides wine and other spirits. pepper) and Grilled Paneer (tossed in honFor dessert, there is Walnut Browney and mustard). The main course offered
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he first ever trendsetting Expat Brunch was hosted by the Pune Expat Club at the blueFROG on Feb 22nd 2015. Over 100 expats from 15+ nationalities attended the fun-filled event for a relaxing afternoon. Activities ranged from SPA, well attended and active Kids corner, a strongly contested Beer relay, live band and groovy moves, and great conversations. The fantastic food spread consisted of mouthwatering salads, cocktails, pizzas, grilled meat, pastas etc. Meal Date: 22nd Feb, 2015 tango Time: 11.30 am – 5 pm Venue: The blueFROG, Pune
Jeetu Chavan, gym trainer What draws me to victoria’s Tavern is the food. Besides the regular menu, one can also go in for health food. Anita takes care to ensure that the food is top-notch. I recommend this restaurant to all the food lovers of the city.
ie, Death by chocolate, Rose Petal ice cream and banana Pineapple Delight. Victoria’s Tavern is open seven days a week from 12 noon to midnight. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com
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The S factor
The new Verna remains a value proposition, believes Ouseph Chacko
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hey have the Grand, the Elite, the Fluidic and now this, the 4S and no, it is not preceded by Carrera. This 4S is in fact, preceded by Hyundai, followed by Verna, and the esses are what separate this ‘new’ Verna from the old one. The 4S stands for Style, Sophistication, Safety and Speed, and the revisions to the Verna revolve around these key words. Before this, the Fluidic Verna was sharply styled, both the 1.6-litre diesel and petrol engines were the most powerful in the segment, it had plenty of equipment and it was quite ho-hum when it came to driver involvement. The 4S is still ho-hum when you are looking for engagement. There’s no seat-ofthe-pants communication, the steering is numb and the car simply isolates itself from the driver. Verna owners love the power and torque surge the car has and that remains unchanged. What have noticeably improved are the high-speed manners of the 4S. The spring rates have been played with and I suspect the electrically assisted steering has been programmed to offer more weight when the car is at speed and these go some way in making the Verna feel more grounded. The high-speed ride has improved as well, there’s less wallow from the overly soft rear of the old Verna and in its place a flatter, more controlled ride. At lower speeds, there is a wee bit more firmness from the suspension but really, it’s comfortable enough. Hyundai has made a few minor changes to make the suspension feel more refined – the bump stops now have an etched
finish on them to counter sophisticated, if a bit the thud when you bottom familiar. There are a few Specification: out, but I couldn’t tell the additions – the front difference. passenger seat gets a Hyundai 4S Fluidic Verna Now, for the S bit. handle (like the VW Engine ABS is standard on all Vento) so chauffeurIn-line 4-cyl, 1582cc variants of the 4S and topdriven rear passengers Transmission end versions come with can easily slide the front 6-speed manual six airbags. Hyundai says seat forward to improve Power the Verna has received a leg room. The rear seat 126bhp @ 4000rpm 5-star NCAP rating in cushion has been worked Torque different parts of the globe on to improve thigh 260Nm @ 1900-2750rpm and the US Government support – a problem with Weight Insurance Institute for the old Verna. There’s lots 1160kg (estimated) Highway Safety rates it as of equipment by way of 0-100kmph good. That’s one S. Bluetooth connectivity, 10.5 sec The front-end USB and aux-in ports, Top speed has been completely 1GB internal memory for 190kmph (estimated) revamped. The wingmusic, driver’s seat height Price `12.2 lakh shaped grille, the adjustment, tilt and (ex-Delhi) boomerang-shaped fog telescopic steering, cooled lamps and the pulled glovebox, push-button back, stretched out start and keyless entry, headlamps now make it look climate control and a reverse more upmarket – somewhere camera. So, the third S, which Verdict between a Corolla and stands for sophistication, is + Sharper looks, a Camry – and this is mostly taken care of. improved ride and good as well. I think the The 1.6-litre diesel styling has traded in some remains one of the biggest refinement sportiness for maturity, draws of this car. With - Still not an engaging but beauty is in the eye 128bhp and 260Nm of drive of the beholder and I’ll torque, this remains one of TOD rating leave it at that. That’s the its more enjoyable aspects, ;;322 second S. though there is some lag Inside, the cabin remains (especially in third gear). The the same and it does look quite surge when the turbo wakes up and
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Above: Cabin is well-appointed, feature-rich and sophisticated. Below: Engine remains a strong point in the updated Verna
the subsequent mid-range punch will make you smile. The engine is one of the smoothest and quietest four-cylinder diesels around and that takes care of the fourth S. Now, for the P. The 4S Fluidic Verna starts at Rs 7.73 lakh and goes on to Rs 12.19 lakh for the top-end diesel version. And that means the value proposition of the Verna remains strong. ouseph@evo.in
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Right: there’s a handy USB port below the seat to charge your phone while on the go, a surprisingly useful and practical inclusion. Note the emblem detail inside the headlamp.
Ducati is differentiating the Scrambler from the its line-up, pegging it as a retro-cool, urban motorcycle for leisure riding. There is a huge range of accessories, ranging from T-shirts and shirts to caps, protective gear like helmets, riding jackets, boots, backpacks and a long list of custom parts. The bike will be offered in four different versions, each getting an individual logo. The Icon is the base version, followed by the Classic that looks more retro with a brown seat, orange paint and wire-spoked wheels. The Full Throttle is lower and sportier with a shorter handlebar, humped seat and Termignoni exhaust to replicate flat-track racers. The Urban Enduro is the off-road version with matte green paint, headlamp grille, engine bash plate and other similar cues. The bike for the press ride was the Icon in bright yellow. It is really small, and save for the longer wheelbase, the Scrambler doesn’t look any
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The Scrambler is the friendliest Ducati of them all, says Abhay Verma
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here are motorcycles that quite literally take you into the future and then are some that take you back in time. Most Ducatis may belong to the first camp, but the all-new Scrambler is firmly in the second one. In the 1970s the Scrambler was Ducati’s do-it-all motorcycle. It was a big hit until production ceased in 1975 and the manufacturer decided to focus on sportier machines, that, while desirable, were intimidating for inexperienced riders. In a nutshell, Ducatis weren’t meant for everyone. Until now, that is. Ducati has sprung a surprise with the Scrambler, which revisits the classic, allpurpose motorcycle realm, while looking stunning. And it is neither expensive nor intimidating to ride. With the Scrambler, Ducati wants to lure new riders to its exciting world. That makes the Scrambler important for the Indian market in several ways, not to forget that Ducati is kick-starting its second innings here. Given its positioning as an entry-level Ducati, this isn’t surprising, since the Rs 6-8 lakh price segment is booming. We rode the Scrambler in Thailand, close to the very facility where it is put together for Asian markets. Ducati’s heritage and Italian bloodline make it impossible for them to design anything that is not lustworthy and the Scrambler is no exception. It is extremely simple in many ways, as Ducati wants to make the motorcycle more accessible to riders of varying calibres. The Scrambler is not just a new motorcycle but is in fact a new sub-brand for the Audi-owned manufacturer.
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Engine Air-Cooled, 90-degree L-twin, 803cc Transmission 6-speed manual Power 74bhp @ 8250rpm Torque 68Nm @ 5750rpm Weight 186kg 0-100kmph 4 sec (estimated) Top speed 195kmph (estimated) Price `7 lakh (estimated)
Verdict larger than a KTM 390 help. The lightweight chassis + Flexibility, value, Duke! It looks appealing, coupled with the upright with that teardrop shaped riding position and the it’s a Ducati! tank with interchangeable 18-inch front and 17-inch - May be too soft/too aluminium side panels, rear wheel combination hipster for some a classic round headlamp give the bike a sense of TOD rating and rear number plate agility that makes it a cinch ;;;;0 mounted from the side, like around fast bends, while the Diavel. Attention to detail road-biased, dual purpose is immense, and the Scrambler Pirelli MT 60 tyres add to blends retro design cues with modern confidence. ones beautifully. For instance, the LED The eager power delivery makes position lamps surrounding the headlamp, wheelies easy, and ABS can be switched off or the all-digital display held in a single pod for stoppies too. The wide handlebar makes offset to the right (you get interchangeable such hooliganism a breeze. Off tarmac the covers for this too!). Or the Ducati shield logo Scrambler was composed and well-behaved. incorporated on to the headlight bulb. The road biased Pirellis weren’t all at sea and All versions are powered by the 803cc, the 180-section rear did offer enough grip. air-cooled 90-degree L-twin engine we’ve The suspension set-up is apt for riding on road seen on the Monster 796. The engine offers and off it as well, offering the perfect balance more low-down grunt in this guise, with peak between stiffness and comfort. power pegged at 74bhp and maximum torque This is easily the friendliest Ducati I at 68Nm. For a motorcycle with a kerb weight have ridden. The Scrambler will be a great of 186kg that’s ample. The riding position is motorcycle to upgrade from smaller, less comfortable with slightly rear set pegs, and powerful bikes as it is doesn’t really feel large. the wide handlebar offers lots of leverage. It is light, nimble and easy to ride, making it a At 790mm, seat height is low enough to great everyday machine. The Scrambler doesn’t accommodate small riders, a positive for Asian feel like an entry-level machine; with its top markets. The seat could do with some more notch fit-finish levels it feels like a premium padding though. product, like the more expensive Ducatis. The Scrambler isn’t designed to offer At around Rs 7 lakh, Ducati could not have seething acceleration, but it is quick. The asked for a better bike with which to re-start engine offers good grunt at low revs, picking their Indian innings (which will happen up pace from as low as 2000rpm. Of course, on March 18). the revised ratios of the 6-speed gearbox also abhay@evo.in
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Wear your heart on the skin Pune’s ink obsession has spouted into several trends with cover-ups topping the list. TGS Life looks at the exotic patterns that folks have taken a liking to
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Cloth in the oriental ink: Intricate body suits
attoos have significant symbolic value. Right from certain tribes to polished communities the permanent inscription has held definite meaning. In earlier times a women’s forehead and her right hand forefinger would be inscribed for a long married life and for great culinary skills respectively. The art has definitely evolved over time. It has retained its symbolic nature and has become more personal. Every tattoo has a meaning. Pune folks have come up with trendy demands that comprise of vivid designs, scribal patterns and ethnic art, from Maori to Bio Mechanic to tribal art.
Aakash, a tattoo artist at Kraayonz, Koregaon Park is trained under the popular artist Sameer Patange. Aakash is known for his trained skills and his knowledge in versatile tattoo genre which he utilises in creating scintillating body suits. The oriental designs are most popular when it comes to body suits. “I create a melange by combining the old and the new school designs,” he said. Besides the large tattoos, people also come up to him for cover-ups. For one of his clients and good friend, Pranay Gupta, he used an elegant Koi fish and surrounding elements to cover up for an earlier one. The Maori art of lines and black work is also used extensively to cover up the old tattoos. People also come to him
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with requests for names and small elemental tattoos. He counsels them by giving suggestions on variations in their designs. Arshah, an Iranian settled in India, is in the process of getting a body suit made at Krayon. The tattoos that he has made with Aakash mark some of the highs and lows he has lived through. “Every tattoo has a story behind it. A plain design is meaningless. It has to say something about you personality,” he said. Body suits take a lot of time, depending upon the persons bearing capacity and internal healing. Aakash dedicatedly works with his clients in completing the piece. He believes that unparalled dedication and creativity speak for his art which is splayed across his client’s body.
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Out of the 100 people who visit RK Studio on FC Road, 80 go for covering up their ex-flame’s name. Rahul Chandrakant Gaikwad, the founder of RK Tattoo Studio says, “I suggest a cover up instead of removal because that leaves a scar,” he said. Besides the removal, those lovebirds who come to get the names tattoo, the ambigram names are a huge hit. People like to mix two names in the same format. Beyond the ink nomenclature, tribal designs are trending too. Most of these designed are infused with the bio mach 3d effect to give it that extra dimensions. Micheal Gaikwad, an event organiser got a bio mach tattoo done to go with the trend but later on went on to truly relate to it. “I relate to it for its exclusivity and it makes me stand out. I am an artiste and it helps as people remember me for it too. In the tattoo you can see fish, pumpkin, buttons, cap, stitches, eye,” he said. Rahul says that a person must thoroughly consider before getting a tattoo done. “One should not get a tattoo done just because it is trendy. It must reflect his or her personality, it should look like it a part in itself,” he said.
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“I create a melange by combining the old and the new school designs. Body suits take a lot of time, depending upon the persons bearing capacity and internal healing” -Aakash, Kraayonz, Pune
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Saurabh Pardeshi aka Sabby of the famous Sabby’s Tattoo studio says that dot work art and trash polka have really picked in Pune folks. “The smoky effects, intricate designs and exotic shades of colour stand out and look great on Indian skin,” he said. Being a veteran in the industry he too recommends rigorous consultation before getting a tattoo. “A trend is what the crowd makes, it rests on the individual’s part to give it a thought before getting inked,” he said.
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Magic on your body: Tattoos activated by mantras Power tattoos are sacred geometric symbols that explore and explain the energy patterns that create and unify all the things. In the art of sacred geometry one can see as never before the wonderfully patterned beauty of creation. For instance, the molecules of our DNA, the cornea of our eye, snowflakes, pine cones, flower petals, diamond crystals, the branching of trees, a nautilus shell, the star, the galaxy we spiral within, the air we breathe, and all life forms as we know them emerge out of timeless geometric codes. They are said to be embedded in what are trending as power tattoos. “There is awareness that these designs can enervate and bring positivity to one’s life. It is also one possible way of connecting to the higher universe,” said Andy of Inkalab Tattoo. Some of the most common tattoos which clients opt for are the flower of life, Koi fish and the Warriors of light. The Flower of Life symbolizes the whole universe as well as its diverse components working together in harmony. On the other hand, the Koi fish is a Japanese lucky charm. It brings in good fortune and luck. It stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals. The warriors of light is associated with people who believe that have a higher purpose in their life. They intend to find the true meaning of their life and try to fulfil their dreams. tgs.feedback@goldensparrow.com
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By M.R. Narayan Swamy
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Mythological tableau: A perspective on life
Harshvardhan Kadam’s contemporary art involves reimaging of Indian mythology. The enlightening quality of art has helped him gain a perspective over life By Yash Daiv
hasn’t been any spectacular development in working mediums and not restricting to any the Indian iconography since 18th century. in particular, Kadam invites a pragmatic Lot of culture was lost. His paintings, sandperspective over his visual art. Indian mythology art and other mediums are an effort to fill The myths have truly opened Kadam’s is filled with conography of Indian mythology and breaking the these gaps. Through vibrant colours and canvas and space to its best interpretational stereotypes of mythological characters is what 30-year-old different mediums, he wants to render his art value. The concepts have flourished beyond interesting Harshvardhan Kadam in trying to do through visual art. relatable. “The western myths are presented in the books. “The Indian texts have had The artist has experienced a self-effacing change by associating an appealing fashion, people love to experience stories. It defines concepts that are used in sci-fi movies today. his art to mythology. A visual communication graduate from them because of the visual appeal. By making our culture and Every strain from Rugved has the potential IIT Bombay, Kadam started his own studio in a “backpack”, Indian mythology vibrant on the canvas, I of being turned into a science fiction story,” conditions the called ‘Inkbrushnme’. He runs a website by the same want the young minds to experience he said. Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar name, where he displays his eloquent artwork. The these stories as individual entities,” he way we look at talked about the relativity of time, of how enlightened canvas and his contemporary art is a said. it can differ in two dimensions. There have the world Logic mode of gaining a perspective over life, for the avid Mythological characters are been interesting descriptions of time in artist. shrouded under the stereotypes, relation to Brahma and Vishnu. “This kind tales “Indian mythology is filled with interesting the way they have been portrayed of archetypical information is not available stories. It defines our culture and conditions the through reformulation of stories in to the public and thus they end up being way we look at the world,” he said. He was initiated mainstream television. The statement within them is judgmental,” he said. The visual illustration is an effort to into the mythological tales since his childhood. Out of the lost or conveyed in a bad translation. The reimaging of bring this ignored aspect into the mainstream. strong elements of the literature, the meditating quality has the art, by mixing various One might think the Kadam, after knowing his held prominence for him. For instance, Mahabharta, for him is liking to mythological chronicles, is a devotee. But, he a powerful statement that never runs out of the context. “There says he is an atheist. “These avowals are philosophies are lessons of life and afterlife. I have indulged in them. My art rather than deities. They have science too as there are reflects my understanding,” he said. lessons on logic, maths, strategy and more,” he said. The mythological texts are a convergence point for His craftsmanship furnishes these particular individual interpretations. However, he believes that there realms to common man’s understanding. “My effort is to give these pieces a visual language. To an extent it is about generating awareness about these stories,” he said. The interpretation that the viewer would carry away from the artwork is where his success lies. “I cannot be an extremist and force people by making them understand the painting. It all depends on what element from the painting excites them,” said Kadam. Street art is another medium that has resulted out of his continuous explorations in art. Last month, he ran a street art project in Pune, where 23 different artists from different countries painted large walls across the city. “The artworks had multilayered motifs. It is a powerful contemporary medium where the primary intention is to get the best strains of culture within one piece,” he said. The odyssey of reimaging the stories and tradition has transformed Kadam into a humbler person. It questioned, for him, the core existence and embraced everything what life had to offer. “I became humble, the ego vanished and found peace in things that mattered. What am I in relation to those anonymous artworks in the caves? Who might have carved them? There is a large tradition encapsulated in the anonymity,” he said. It was a journey of creation and vindication of the self. yashdaiv@gmail.com @yash009
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From the potter’s wheel
Somnath Shirke
The hum of a potter’s wheel is like music to Somnath Shirke’s ears
Shirke’s creations feature a host of innovations as regards form, shape and colour. Shirke and his family make use of machines to mix the clay, in contrast with the traditional practice of stomping it. The Shirkes’ 200 square foot stall at Kumbharwada near Juna bazaar has 250 By Barnalee Handique varieties of products such as pots, pitchers, wind chimes and tandoors. He said, “We make @barnalee 12 matkas at a time, depending on the size. After designing it, it is send to the kiln. Once it Somnath Shirke’s pottery is marked by bright is baked, it is coloured and embellished.” Prices colours, intricate patterns, and eye-catching ranges from Rs 80 to Rs 250. Shirke earns Rs designs. A third generation potter, 25-year-old 1000 per day on average. Shirke turned his back on academics despite Shirke also makes idols of deitiesat his worksecuring a high percentage at the board exshop near Mundhwa. “We give a speaminations. In hindsight, it was the cial touch to our idols, by referring to right decision, as Shirke’s life revolves magazines, coming up with new ideas around the potter’s wheel now. and designs,” he said. A potter worships the earth and mud, that as clay can be moulded into any uneka r The Shirkes are kept busy the year round with the constant demand for shape and form that he desires. matkas, flower pots, tandoors and About his initiation into pottery, Shirke Ganpati idols during Ganeshotsav. said, “During summer vacations, I used to go to “If the customer wants it, we use water colours, my grandfather’s workshop. Watching him mix otherwise we use the colours of the earth. The the clay, design pots and bake the pots in the civic authorities are insisting on eco-friendly kiln was fascinating.” The hum of the potter’s idols, but people still buy the big, chemicalwheel has always been like music to Shirke’s lypainted idols,” said Shirke.” ears. He started making pottery when he was It’s hard work and though he’s no tycoon, just eight years-old, his first creations being anShirke would not exchange his profession for imals and small pots. The learning process took any other. long but Shirke’s burning desire enabled him to barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com master the art.
Fine diners enjoy food like sexual pleasure
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ext time when you plan a candlelight “seductively seared foie-gras”. On the other dinner at a fine-dining restaurant, hand, those who visited not-so-costly places get this straight: The more expensive justified their food choices by claiming “the the restaurant, the more likely you fries were like crack” or that they are to describe the food in terms of are “addicted to wings”, the New sex. According to Dan Jurafsky, Zealand Herald reported. “If you like a very expensive professor of linguistics at Orgasmic restaurant, you use words like Stanford University in California, pastry ‘orgasmic’, ‘sensual’, ‘sexy’ — people associate the luxury of an and my favourite phrase was expensive restaurant with sexual ‘a very naughty deep-fried pork pleasure. After conducting language belly’,” Jurafsky told the audience at the analysis of more than 900,000 online reviews of 6,500 restaurants across seven US American Association for the Advancement cities, Jurafsky found that diners at luxury of Science convention in San Jose, California. restaurants praise the “orgasmic pastry” and The team also found that eating tasty food in a
cheap restaurant is more likely to be compared with drug addiction and physical trauma. The trauma of a bad restaurant experience is communicated by the use of the third person plural such as “we”, “us” and “our”. “They show that a bad thing happened to us as a group and we are going to get through it together,” he told the gathering. People also distance themselves from the bad food experience by putting it in the past tense. Both men and women used the language of sex in expensive restaurants but women were more likely to describe food as an addiction, Jurafsky said. IANS