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I will be decent, cultured in ‘Bigg Boss’: Ajaz Khan
I crave companionship: Khloe Kardashian
Actor and “Bigg Boss 7” participant Ajaz Khan, who will be seen making his entry in the ongoing season of the reality TV show, says that he will try to be “decent and cultured”.
The 30-year-old star talked about her love life in an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, which also features her on the cover.
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Entertainment
‘The idea was not to act like Tilak, but to be the man he was’
Subodh Bhave elaborates on the challenges of playing the larger-than-life Lokmanya Tilak in a new film that’s ready to hit the screens
By Prachi Bari @prachibari
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ubodh Bhave is incredibly thrilled and almost in a state of disbelief. He is to portray Lokmanya Tilak in director Om Raut’s film, Lokmanya - Ek Yugpurush. It took Raut a lot to convince Bhave before the latter agreed to do the role of the great man. “I was hesitant and I took more than a year to decide about playing Lokmanya. I met Om, sat through the screenplay narration and a detailed research of the character. I remember only sketchy details about Lokmanya Tilak in our school textbooks. As a schoolboy it never entered my mind that one day I would be portraying Lokmanya,” Bhave said. The concept of making a film on Tilak emerged after the completion of the film Balgandharva. The aim is For the to bring the larger-thancountry life persona of Tilak to the masses. It involved three years of intense research into Lokmanya Tilak’s life and times. “I love history and I think I have a deep and instinctive connection to historical figures like Tilak. I was born in the wrong era. If I had lived in Tilak’s era, I would have been involved with his historical and nation-building endeavours,” Bhave said.
“Initially, I couldn’t see myself as Lokmanya, but Om reassured me and I started preparing for the role. Lokmanya dropped out of college to take up wrestling. As a young man, Tilak was well built and strong. I joined Parulekar gym in Mumbai where I built up my physique to the required standard. But my preparation was also of the mental, inner aspect. No one had seen me take on the Lokmanya character, in full
“I had to convey the anguish Tilak was experiencing under the yoke of British rule.” costume. So on the first day of the film shoot in May 2013, not only was every one taken aback but I even surprised myself. Of course, a big share of the credit goes to make-up artist genius Vikram Gaikwad, for my transformation into the character and presence of Lokmanya Tilak on screen. “I believe Tilak focused on building up his physique so that he could withstand and endure the hardships at the Mandalay Jail. He was preparing for what the future
‘It is going to be a learning for me too’ Actor Karan Kundra was in the city to promote his next venture Roadies X2
By Anjali Shetty
Deol, Vijendra Singh and Ranvijay Singh. I feel @shetty_anjali lost because I have achieved nothing as comaran Kundra has had his share pared to them,” says Kundra, who also features of spotlight on the movie screens. in the serial Fanaah on MTV. Kundra, who will be seen About Roadies X2, Kundra says, “ I as a gang leader on the show never plan or decide beforehand. I go by Roadies instinct. I am impulsive but in a good Roadies X2, was in the city to audition the contestants. way. This journey on the show will be thrill “I am an accidental actor. In fact, a learning experience for me. I have the I am yet to figure out what I want from likes of Vijendra Singh and Esha Deol, life. I never dreamt of being in films or from whom I can learn a lot,” said Kundra. on television. And today when I sit among Esha Some think Kundra is Raj Kundra’s broth-
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er. “People think I had it easy because I am related to Shilpa Shetty. But that is not the case. I have no issues about people thinking I’m related to Raj. He is a great guy, honest, humble and chivalrous. But, I have reached this space on my own, with no godfather,” Kundra said. Kundra is a busy man currently with many projects on hand. “Like I said before, I do not plan. I am happy with what I am doing and will continue as long as I am enjoying it,” Kundra said. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
held in store, all the hardships in the fight for freedom against the British,” Bhave said. “It put to the ultimate test my skill as an actor. The idea was not to act like Tilak, but to be the man he was. I believe in finding the soul of the character. I imbibed the essence of Tilak’s character from every statue, every photograph I could lay hands on. There is a romanticism, patriotism and fire in Tilak’s eyes. I scrutinised his face and eyes endlessly so that I would be able to convey the same expression and essence. “The scene where Tilak makes his milestone statement about freedom being his birthright, is at the core of the film, and was a most difficult one to accomplish. I had to convey the anguish Tilak was experiencing under the yoke of British rule. “Another intensely emotional scene is when Tilak’s son dies of the plague. He is writing the editorial for Kesari, and only after completing it, does he attend to the last rites of his son. That shows his strength and stoic nature. “Lokmanya’s positivity and aggression helped to alter the attitude of Indians in the freedom struggle. This youth of India will do well to recall and imbibe the values that Lokmanya Tilak lived by,” said Bhave. prachibari@gmail.com
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Galani Fashions opens fourth showroom on Kumthekar Road
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The Galani and Gidwani brothers have launched their fourth showroom, Galani Fashions, at Kumthekar Road, on January 1. The one-stop ‘for women only’ store stocks women’s garments, including wedding saris, ghagra choli, shaloo, paithani and designer saris. tgs.feedback@goldensparrow.com
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PK E-SQUARE: University Road: 02:30 PM03:00 PM04:30 PM05:15 PM05:45 PM06:15 PM07:30 PM08:01 PM08:15 PM08:30 PM09:00 PM10:30 PM11:00 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City: 01:30 PM01:45 PM03:30 PM03:45 PM04:00 PM04:30 PM04:45 PM05:00 PM06:45 PM07:00 PM07:15 PM07:45 PM08:00 PM08:15 PM09:05 PM10:00 PM10:15 PM10:30 PM11:00 PM11:30 PM City Pride: Kothrud: 02:10 PM02:30 PM03:45 PM05:00 PM06:45 PM07:50 PM09:45 PM10:15
PM10:45 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema: 01:30 PM03:30 PM04:30 PM06:30 PM07:30 PM09:30 PM10:15 PM City Pride: R Deccan 03:00 PM04:00 PM06:00 PM07:00 PM09:00 PM10:00 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth: 01:00 PM04:00 PM07:00 PM10:00 PM Apollo Theatre : Rasta Peth 07:00 PM10:00 PM Neelayam Theatre: Sadashiv Peth: 12:30 PM03:30 PM06:30 PM09:30 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 09:00 AM10:00 AM11:15 AM12:15 PM01:15 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM04:30 PM05:45 PM06:45 PM07:45 PM09:00 PM10:00 PM Laxmi Narayan Cinema: Satara Road 12:30 PM03:30 PM06:30 PM09:30 PM Victory Theatre: Camp, Pune: 04:15 PM07:30 PM10:30 PM City Pride: Satara Road 01:45 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM04:30 PM05:15 PM06:30 PM07:15 PM08:00 PM09:30 PM10:15 PM10:45 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 03:00 PM04:15 PM05:15 PM06:15 PM07:30 PM08:15 PM09:30 PM10:45 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 01:50 PM02:20 PM02:50 PM03:40 PM04:40 PM05:10 PM06:10 PM07:00 PM08:00 PM08:30 PM09:00 PM09:30 PM10:20 PM11:20 PM
INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:15 AM10:55 AM11:35 AM12:30 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM05:45 PM06:45 PM07:40 PM09:00 PM10:00 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road 03:15 PM04:45 PM06:00 PM07:45 PM10:15 PM11:00 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 08:30 AM09:00 AM09:30 AM10:30 AM11:15 AM11:45 AM12:30 PM01:30 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM04:30 PM05:15 PM06:30 PM07:30 PM08:00 PM09:30 PM10:30 PM10:45 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 01:35 PM02:05 PM02:35 PM03:05 PM03:40 PM04:25 PM05:25 PM06:25 PM07:00 PM07:45 PM08:15 PM08:45 PM09:15 PM09:45 PM10:20 PM10:40 PM11:10 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 02:20 PM03:40 PM04:40 PM05:40 PM07:00 PM08:00 PM09:00 PM10:20 PM10:50 PM11:20 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa 02:15 PM02:30 PM02:45 PM05:00 PM05:15 PM05:30 PM07:45 PM08:01 PM08:15 PM10:30 PM10:45 PM11:00 PM Ashok Theater: Pimpri 12:15 PM03:20 PM06:20 PM09:20 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 10:00 AM11:00 AM01:00 PM02:00 PM04:00 PM05:00 PM07:00 PM08:00 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM Cinepolis VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 03:00 PM04:15 PM04:35 PM06:15 PM07:30 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM10:45 PM E-SQUARE Vishal: Pimpri 01:45 PM02:30 PM03:00 PM04:30 PM05:15 PM07:15 PM08:01 PM08:30 PM10:01 PM10:45 PM Vaibhav Chitramandir: Hadapsar 10:00 AM12:30 PM03:30 PM04:00 PM06:30 PM07:00 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:00 AM09:45 AM10:15 AM10:45 AM11:15 AM12:15 PM12:40 PM01:30 PM02:00 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM04:15 PM04:45 PM05:15 PM05:45 PM06:15 PM06:45 PM07:30 PM08:00 PM08:30 PM09:00 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 08:20 AM09:15 AM11:15 AM12:15 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM05:45 PM06:45 PM07:35 PM09:00 PM10:00 PM Shri Shivaji Talkies: Talegaon 12:00 PM03:00 PM06:00 PM09:00 PM
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E-SQUARE: University Road 11:45 AM11:15 PM City Pride: Kothrud 02:45 PM10:50 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 10:35 AM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 11:00 AM01:45 PM10:30 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 10:25 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 09:30 AM02:00 PM08:15 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 11:30 AM02:15 PM05:00 PM07:45 PM10:30 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 10:45 AM01:30 PM07:45 PM10:30 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 10:10 AM03:00 PM10:30 PM
Mumbai can dance saalaa INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:35 AM INOX: Amanora Town Centre12:30 PM
Night At The Museum Secret Of The Tomb Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 12:00 PM10:35 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:00 AM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 12:20 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:05 AM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 11:30AM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:00 AM09:45 AM10:15 AM10:45 AM11:15 AM12:15 PM12:40 PM01:30 PM02:00 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM04:15 PM04:45 PM05:15 PM05:45 PM06:15 PM06:45 PM07:30 PM08:00 PM08:30 PM09:00 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 08:20 AM09:15 AM11:15 AM12:15 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM05:45 PM06:45 PM07:35 PM09:00 PM10:00 PM Shri Shivaji Talkies: Talegaon 12:00 PM03:00 PM06:00 PM09:00 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 03:00 PM04:15 PM05:15 PM06:15 PM07:30 PM08:15 PM09:30 PM10:45 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 01:50 PM02:20 PM02:50 PM03:40 PM04:40 PM05:10 PM06:10 PM07:00 PM08:00 PM08:30 PM09:00 PM09:30 PM10:20 PM11:20 PM
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Reviews
Watch it for Robin Williams only Film: Cast: Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Ben Kingsley, Robin Williams, Rebel Wilson, Owen Wilson, Patrick Gallagher, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Dick Van Dyke, Dan Stevens Director: Shawn Levy
By Troy Ribeiro
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ith Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb as the last Hollywood film to be released in 2014, the year ends with a whimper. The third film of the series, where the exhibits in a museum come alive during the night, is touted to be a comedy. Unfortunately, it is actually an uninspiring, dramatic, family
pot-boiler where unlike its previous editions it tablet which was found in Ahkmenrah’s tomb lacks the lustre of a wholesome entertainer. with the malfunctioning of the exhibits. The film begins after a long prologue set He learns that the solution to this lies with in the deserts of Egypt in 1938, where an Pharaoh Merenkahre, who is an exhibit at the archaeologist who is searching for the tomb British Museum in London. So he travels all of Ahkmenrah, accidentally finds it and is the way there to learn the secret of the tomb. warned, “If any one disturbs this tomb the end Layered with parenting issues, where will come.” To which the archaeologist Larry a single parent is worried about his replies, “We are not making a mistake, son Nick’s college plans, this fantasywe are making history.” based adventure tale is superficially TGS Rating This sets expectations rolling constructed and hence there is no and the narration shifts gear to depth to the narration. ooo`2 the American Museum of Natural Also with dialogues like, “Let History in New York where night no man stand between you and your watchman Larry Daley is all geared up destiny”, “the young boy needs to slay to put up a great sound and lights benefit his dragons,” the dramatic junctures seem show. But alas things don’t go as planned and forced and pretentious. he soon correlates the corroding of a mystical Similarly the gags are staid, half-hearted
and at the most draw only a chuckle. With most of the characters being exhibits at the museum, their character graphs are bland and one dimensional with no scope for performance. Ben Stiller plays a double role which is distinct and cleverly plotted. Stiller as Larry, the night watchman and a single parent bringing up his son Nick, is jaded but he breathes life into the amusing Neanderthal exhibit “Laa.” Dan Stevens shines as the delusional Lancelot who is in search of Guinevere. Similarly, Rami Malek as Ahkmenrah, Steve Coogan and Owen Wilson as the miniature versions of the Roman leader Octavius and the cowboy Jedediah along with Rebel Wilson as Tilly, the night guard at the British Museum, have their moments of glory. This being the last meaningful role of Robin Williams as the exhibit Teddy Roosevelt, there are a few touching moments. But it is his energetic voice as Garuda that enthralls you for a split second. On the other hand, Ben Kingsley as Pharoah Merenkahre is wasted. With good lighting, excellent production values and computer generated images, the film is visually appealing but overall Director Shawn Levy’s lethargic efforts ensure that the soothsayer’s prediction, “the end will come” rings true in this series of ‘Night at the Museum’. IANS
All guns blazing important piece, a heavy piece to be precise, after the king. In the film, Chitti is next in hierarchy after Jothi. In another scene, Jothi is shown playing a game of cards on the road, and he repeatedly ends up picking up the king to symbolically highlight that he’s the king. A small character of that of a Bollywood actor, who appears exactly in two scenes, wears a By Haricharan Pudipeddi t-shirt reading ‘pawn’ the first time we see ust like in the game of chess, how a move him on screen. These touches by the director by your opponent might totally catch you are impressive and it shows Tamil filmmakers off guard, the proceedings in Magilzh are gradually avoiding regular cinematic Thirumeni’s impressive action film stereotypes. Meaghamann achieves that. Interestingly, Arya plays an undercover policeman most of the film’s characters are inspired by in a drug cartel. A man on a mission, he chess pieces — king, rook, bishop and pawn. has no distractions even when the heroine In the climax, when Siva (Arya) locks horns desperately tries to know more about him. The with the villain, Jothi, played by Ashutosh film would’ve worked better even without a Rana, he slyly whispers in his ear romantic track but this is Tamil cinema, “checkmate”. Both Siva and Jothi are and we’re used to the idea of having a kings in their own world and that’s heroine just for the heck of it even if TGS Rating what makes them equally strong, it’s not necessarily needed. unlike stories in which the hero Hansika plays Usha, whose ooo22 always has the upper hand. father runs a hotel named ‘Usha The chess reference in the story Bhavan’, and this joke is probably is quite evident and Magilzh uses it the dumbest moment in the film. In an very effectively to highlight some important impressive action film devoid of the genre moments. For instance, when we see the cliches, instances such as these really makes villain’s close aid, Chitti, for the first time, one wonder what’s wrong with the director. the camera zooms in on his phone’s back But Magilzh makes up for his silly mistakes cover which has the image of a rook. by keeping the romance one-sided. Arya is an In chess, rook is considered the most extremely busy man, so he doesn’t waste time Film: Meaghamann Cast: Arya, Hansika Motwani, Anupama Kumar, Ashutosh Rana, Sudhanshu Pandey, Harish Uthaman and Sanjana Singh Director: Magilzh Thirumeni
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in singing duets with Hansika. But there’s one intimate number as part of a figment of Usha’s imagination. The action is realistic; especially the preinterval scene. But Meaghamann is more brain than brawn. In a standout scene, when Arya’s operation is called off by the police department and he’s wanted for the killing of over a dozen people, it’s quite natural to think it’s all over or expect the story to follow the path of a regular hero-centric action film. What follows is the exact opposite and that’s where I think the director proves he doesn’t like to follow the herd. Magilzh impresses in similar fashion at regular intervals and almost lets us down in the climax, at least to an extent. But there couldn’t have been a better climax. Magilzh’s narrative style isn’t the best,
considering how many times he goes back and forth to reveal crucial moments in the story. Although he does it convincingly, it isn’t easy to appreciate the screenplay without pointing out a few flaws. It’s a fresh approach and it’s perfectly alright to not appreciate if one doesn’t like it but he can’t be discouraged. It’s such a relief to see Arya in a serious role after a slew of comic characters in recent times. He plays his part subtly without trying to be an action hero for once. Rana and Sudhanshu Pandey are decent in their respective roles, and the best part is that they don’t speak Tamil in some fake accent even though the film is set in Mumbai and Goa. Meaghamann is an almost satisfying action film going by Tamil cinema standards. IANS
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Marathi tadka
The Maharashtrian community has scores of wholesome and easy-to-make recipes for the winter season
Usha Deshmukh
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ome winter and homemaker Usha Deshmukh sets up a menu of everyday dishes that complement the bracing chill. “The dishes best suited to the weather are bhakri, hurda bhaji and of course, dink ladoo. These require some preparation in advance. There are ready-made products galore in the market. But you can’t beat the taste of home-made bhakri and hurda,” says Usha. tgs.feedback@goldensparrow.com
Hurda Bhaji
Ingredients: (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml) 1 cup hurda/tender jowar or sorghum grains 1 cup gram flour/besan 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 green chili/hari mirch, chopped ½ inch ginger/adrak, finely chopped or grated a pinch of asafoetida/hing a pinch of turmeric powder/haldi ¼ tsp red chili powder/lal mirch powder ⅔ to ¾ cup water or as required salt as required oil for deep frying or shallow frying Method: 1. Rinse the hurda or tender jowar very well in water. drain and keep aside. 2. Finely chop the onions, ginger and green chili. 3. Mix everything in a bowl to a smooth batter except the oil. 4. Heat the oil for deep frying or shallow frying in a kadai or pan. 5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter in medium hot oil. 6. Fry the hurda bhajjis or pakoras till golden and crisp. 7. Drain the bhajjis on paper towels to remove excess oil. 8. Serve hurda bhajjis hot or warm with green chutney, peanut thecha or tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup.
Dink Ladoo
Ingredients: 1/2 kg Dry coconut finely grated 1 cup chopped Almonds 1 cup chopped Cashews 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 th kg Gum 1/2 kg Dried dates 1/2 tsp Nutmeg grated powder 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder 100 gms Khus Khus 1 1/2 cups Ghee Method: 1. Grate the coconut and roast it in a little ghee until slightly very light brown. Fry the gum in the ghee. It will fluff up into light white balls. 2. Roast the Khus Khus and keep aside. Dry roast the almonds and the cashews until slightly golden brown and keep aside. Add all the dry ingredients in a big bowl except for the sugar. 3. Take the pot add the sugar and add 1 1/2 cups of water. Boil the mixture until you achieve a one-thread consistency. Mix all the ingredients into the sugar syrup and mix well. 4. Rub your hands with a little ghee. Take a handful of the mixture and roll into balls.
Jowari Bhakri Ingredients: 1 cup jowar flour salt to taste
Method: Mix the flour and salt and knead to form a soft dough using warm water. Make four portions of the dough and roll out each to make a semi-thick circle. Cook on a tava using a little water on the top. Cook for a minute. Now roast on direct flame.
mas vadi
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds 1/4 cup Dry coconut, grated 1/2 cup peanuts 2 tsp Poppy seeds (optional) 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/8 tsp hing 2 green chilies Oil as required salt to taste For Cover: 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan) 2 tbsp oil 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/8 tsp hing, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp garlic paste salt to taste
Method: Dry roast sesame seeds, peanuts, grated coconut and poppy seeds separately. Heat oil into a kadai. Add hing, turmeric powder. Then add onion and garlic. Fry the onions till golden brown. Add the fried onions into a blender alongwith the roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, grated dry
coconut, poppy seeds, green chillies, garam masala and salt and coarsely grind the mixture. Keep aside the above mixture for stuffing. Now start making the cover. Heat oil into a kadai. Add cumin seeds, hing, turmeric powder and garlic paste. As soon as garlic is cooked, add 1 cup water and salt. Once the water starts boiling, add the besan and stir vigorously to avoid lumps. Turn heat to medium. Cover the pan and steam-cook for 4-5 minutes. To check the doneness, taste a pea-size portion. If it’s not cooked then cover and cook for a few more minutes. Once the dough for cover is well cooked, place it on a clean damp cloth and pat the dough on it evenly (approx 1/2 cm).
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Rahul Raut
biryani with a mother's touch
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Matka Phirni
Ammi's Biryani is aiming to make the dish an easy-on-the-stomach, everyday meal By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali
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angalore-based TMA Hospitality Services’ flagship brand, Ammi’s Biryani, has now set up shop at Kalyaninagar in Pune. The restaurant is drawing in the crowds with its savoury biryani, and the red and yellow interiors are in keeping with the foodie aura. The Ammi’s Biryani tag line of Jab Hungry Kuch Accha Khao, also gels with the ambience. Ammi’s Biryani's founder and CMD
Navaj Sharief says, "I am a foodie and biryani is my favourite. I realised that biryani is often served in a very inconvenient way. So, we emphasise good and healthy food with our unique concept of ’Biryani in a box’. About the name of the restaurant, Sharief said, "Every delicacy created in our kitchen combines the authentic recipe from the royal kitchens of the sultanates, with a mother’s reassuring touch. Ammi’s Biryani is a tribute to the ever-so-inspiring taste of any mother’s secret ingredient – love. The idea is to make a light and non-oily biryani that is palatable for
Ammi's Biryani at Kalyaninagar Rating even office-goers.” The Ammi’s Biryani Food: oooor and kheer. The biryani was light on oil, and menu ranges from Ambience: oooor Service: oooor moderately spicy, a balanced blend of flavours. executive, Hyderabadi to Meal for two: From the paratha and curry menu, we regional and traditional Rs 500-800 picked the Soya vegetarian kheema, which parathas, curries, starters, TGS LIfe picks: with its gravy was an ideal complement to the snacks and sweets. The Chicken Hyderabadi parathas. fresh spices are ground inBiryani The Lasooni Chicken Tikka was smooth and house. Traditional small rice Matka Phirni creamy and good to the last bite. is used for executive biryanis and For dessert, we had the matka phirni, the mud vessel basmati rice for the other varieties. We sampled the Vegetarian Hyderabadi enhancing the flavour. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com biryani, that was served with raita, onions
Stay healthy in 2015 with proper diet, right exercise Looking to shape up in the New Year? Check your diet, pick exercises wisely and more
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itness expert Tracy Anderson shares how to stay in shape, reports people.com.
* Be honest with yourself about the body you want: Have a real conversation about where you’re at with your health. You need to find exercises with some sort of strategy behind them, a strategy for how you want your body to look and perform. * Exercise five to seven days a week: If you don’t work
out one day, you’re going to stay the same or gain weight. We need to get used to taking care of our bodies. We spend five minutes a day brushing our teeth, and teeth are tiny in comparison to the rest of our bodies. So if teeth take up five minutes of your day, the rest of your body can take up 30 to 60 minutes. * Diet and exercise go hand in hand: If you have weight to lose, you have to train yourself to be good at exercise. And diet is definitely important, but it’s not about calorie restriction. Avoid processed foods, and include foods that as are as close to nature as possible, as well as greens and superfoods like mulberries. * Create a good playlist: Working out to music is something that people need to do. —IANS
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THRILL OF DRIVING
Bolt upright The Bolt is Tata Motors’ next big thing in the small car space says Abhay Verma after getting behind its wheel
Verdict
PHOTOGRAPHy: Gaurav S Thombre
+ Build quality, interiors, space - Still looks like the Indica, Needs better tyres
TOD rating ;;;76
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he Bolt is the all-new hatchback that replaces the Indica and Tata is betting big on the new car, trying to offer young buyers a likeable, comfortable yet sporty hatchback. It is all-new but does share a few visual similarities with the Indica. Many would have expected Tata Motors to get rid of the Indica’s design cues entirely and start afresh, but they felt some similarities were necessary. That’s why the ‘humanity line’ (the lines above and below the engine grille that merge into the headlights) reminds of the Indica’s grille, and so does the curved design of the glass area on the sides. The allblack interiors look better and in sync with current trends too, a welcome change from the Indica’s drab interiors. Taking centre stage is a touchscreen display for the Harman sourced infotainment
The Bolt is a sincere effort from Tata Motors to veer away from the Indica system (yes, the same Harman that makes high-end music systems!), complete with navigation support for Android smart phones and video playback. Quality of plastics and fit-finish are a lot better, while surfaces are nice to the touch with a more premium feel. The steering wheel is new as well, and feels nice to hold. The seats are comfortable, and the Bolt is spacious, offering great legroom and kneeroom at front and rear passengers both, just like the Indica. The boot is fairly large, offering 210 litres of space.
Space aside, the Bolt’s plush ride quality is truly noteworthy. Over broken roads, the Bolt was perfectly at ease, taking the torture without passing it onto occupants; it also maintains its composure well at speeds. Powering the Bolt is the 1.2-litre Revotron turbocharged petrol engine that debuted on the Zest first. With 89bhp and 140Nm of torque the Revotron’s outputs are on par with competitors like the Maruti Swift and Hyundai Grand i10. Like the Zest, the Bolt gets three drive modes, City, Eco and Sport, and you can switch modes at the press of a button on the dash. There’s a noticeable thrust when you switch from City or Eco to Sport and acceleration is brisk as you would expect from a modern engine. The engine felt smooth and refined throughout, and was unstressed even while cruising at speeds on
Specification: Tata Bolt
Engine In-line 4-cylinder, 1193cc turbo-petrol Transmission 5-speed manual Power 89bhp @ 5000rpm Torque 140Nm @ 1500-4000rpm Weight 1095kg 0-100kmph NA Top speed NA Price `4.3 to 6 lakh (estimated)
the highway. Gear ratios are adequate, and shift quality is decent too but the transmission isn’t as slick as the Volkswagen Polo’s or the Swift’s. On the handling front, the Bolt is a huge improvement over the Indica. That said, some amount of pitching and wallowing is present and the tyres could certainly offer some more grip. But understandably, these are tradeoffs in the interest of better fuel efficiency and comfort. The Bolt overall is a sincere effort from Tata Motors to veer away from the Indica and is part of their ‘Horizonext’ program to portray itself as a youthful, smart brand. There’s lot of positivity in the car but there’s still some ground to cover if Tata Motors wants to better the competition. abhay@evo.in Above: Spruced up interiors mean the Bolt feels a lot more modern on the inside. Left: 1.2-litre Revotron engine feels sluggish at low revs but is peppy once the turbo spools. Below: Curved glass area reminds of the Indica, but blacked-out C-pillar lends a contemporary look
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Specification: Kawasaki ER-6n
Top: The ER-6n is a great handler, and fun to ride around the hills Above: 649cc parallel-twin is punchy, and stubby exhaust makes for a throaty note. Right: Instrument cluster offers lots of useful info
THRILL OF DRIVING
Kawasaki’s ER-6n is the latest in the middleweight segment. Abhay Verma swings a leg over to tell you whether you should consider it or not
PHOTOGRAPHy: Gaurav S Thombre
here has been a growing demand for multi-cylinder, middleweight motorcycles of late, especially with a lot of motorcyclists in the country outgrowing their 250cc machines. These motorcyclists want bikes that are powerful and fun to ride, but practical enough to be ridden every day. The good news is that manufacturers are paying heed. Until not very long ago there were barely any options in the middleweight segment though, and the 1000cc machines on offer were not only frighteningly expensive but scarily powerful too, apart from being impractical. Interestingly, a host of motorcycles are on sale in the 600-800cc category today in our country, and most if not all are practical enough to be ridden daily to work while being fun to ride and comfortable too. The latest entrant in the segment is Kawasaki’s ER-6n. The bike is essentially a naked Ninja 650, with barely any mechanical differences between the two. The ER-6n is similar to the Ninja 650 visually from all sides except the front, the only differentiator being the lack of a fairing on the naked. But admittedly, while the Ninja 650’s front looks nice and sporty,
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Engine Parallel twin, 649cc, liquid-cooled Transmission 6-speed Power 71bhp @ 8500rpm Torque 64Nm @ 7000rpm Weight 204kg 0-100kmph NA Top speed NA Price `5.29 lakh (on-road, Pune)
the ER-6n’s headlamp design isn’t very pretty. Look beyond that quirky headlight and you get a great everyday motorcycle that boasts of good performance and handling, typical Japanese build quality, reliability and everyday comfort. Having spent a weekend riding the ER-6n in and around Pune I can safely tell that this is a great motorcycle for daily use – practical enough to be ridden in traffic, and perfectly at ease cruising on highways too. It uses the same chassis and cycle parts meaning its handling is as sweet as the Ninja 650. Importantly, at Rs 5.29 lakh on-road in Pune the Er-6n costs almost Rs 40,000 less than the Ninja 650 which costs Rs 5.67 lakh on-road. Many found the Ninja 650 to be rather uninteresting despite being a great allrounder though, and I was keen to see if the ER-6n feels the same. It is powered by the same liquid-cooled 649cc parallel-twin engine making 71.1bhp and 64Nm of torque, while weighing 204kg, 6kg less than the faired Ninja 650. Even then it does feel heavy for a middleweight naked, but acceleration is quick and the ER-6n can actually surprise you with its ability to gain speeds. The engine feels butter smooth, and a twin-cylinder engine format means there’s lots of torque everywhere. The ER-6n will accelerate to 100kmph in well under 5 seconds, and top speed is expected to be close to 200kmph. However, lack of a fairing means sustaining speeds for long isn’t quite enjoyable. That said I enjoyed riding the ER-6n through city traffic. It felt a tad heavy at slow speeds but once you pick up pace it feels enjoyable. The engine tends to heat up in traffic, and there were times when I
The ER-6n boasts of great build quality and friendly performance in a very practical package could feel the heat on my legs, but it never got unbearable. Ride quality is pliant if not super-absorbent, and the ER-6n offers a good balance between ride and handling. The brakes work well too, offering a sure footed feel but lack of ABS even as an option is a bit surprising. The pillion seat is perfectly usable and comfortable unlike several big bikes, which means riding two-up isn’t a problem. What’s more, the instrumentation offers a lot of information including distance to empty and fuel efficiency apart from a large fuel gauge and two tripmeters, which is nice to have on a motorcycle you ride every day. In a nutshell, the ER-6n is a great everyday machine at a very inviting price. It boasts of great build quality and friendly performance in a very practical package. It is a motorcycle you could ride to office everyday and have fun on a ride to Lavasa with friends too, if you do not mind the slightly quirky looks, and Kawasaki India is only selling the bike in black colour. But there’s no doubting that the ER-6n is a lot of motorcycle at a very reasonable price point, one that can spice up your daily commute effortlessly. abhay@evo.in
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New Year Resolutions & how to keep them Anjali Shetty lists the top 10 resolutions for 2015 & dispenses tips on abiding by them
By Anjali Shetty
"The smaller duration resolutions help you build inner strength." -Narendra
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e all do it at the end of one year and with the beginning of another, make resolutions, turn over a new leaf. Of course, how many persist with it beyond January 1, is another matter. Any way, it is fun, doesn’t cost a dime, and who knows, some good may transpire from the turn-of-the-year resolutions, whether it’s to do with following a healthconscious diet, time management, curbing unnecessary expenditure, or seeking peace of mind. TGS Life spoke to celebritiess and life coaches, on making new year resolutions, and asked them for tips on how to abide by them.
How to decide on New Year resolutions:
Nancy Katyal
Narendra Goidani
Goidani advocates weekly, monthly and annual resolutions. "These three kinds ensure fun without pressure. The smaller duration resolutions help you build inner strength to live up to your longer resolutions." Founder of Lead Image Consultant and soft skills coach Nancy Katyal says. "Belief is the very first essential. Say to yourself that it is my choice, my life. You cannot do something based on someone else’s preaching or assurance that it will reward you. Those resolutions may last for some time, but soon you will be looking for excuses to break them. If the passion of keeping a resolution doesn't consume you, it’s not a good resolution."
How to stick to New Year resolutions:
New Year resolutions should be rewarding. Mark the milestones in your resolution with celebrations. Goidani says, “If I resolve to lose 10 kg of weight, I will celebrate the loss of every kg. Not only fitness, but the celebrations inspire me to stick to my resolve. Surround yourself with friends and family, who are as excited as you are with your success. The Sanskrit word ‘mudita’ means the joy I feel when others are successful. Have people around you who feel mudita with your success.” Katyal says, "Be reasonable and be clear in what you
Inner strength
Life School CEO Narendra Goidani says, "Keep these factors in mind as you decide your resolution; visualise that you are feeling proud of yourself on December 31, 2015. What will make you feel that way? What do you have to drop or take up, to make you feel that way? What must you achieve to make you feel that way? So make your resolutions keeping all this in mind."
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Features Actor Amol Vhatkar: I have resolved to feed the poor and needy once a week, for which I will keep one day free, irrespective of where I am.
Celeb speak
Music composers Saii-Piiyush: Actor Kalki Koechlin: Better time management! I'm shooting throughout the holiday season so I'm planning to prioritise down time on special occasions and I'm planning to stick to it by taking my manager on a holiday and showing her how good it feels!
As a composer duo, we are aiming to gain a wider audience We want to incorporate world music in our upcoming Hindi and Marathi film scores. We are planning to learn from concerts and indie sessions. We want to make a single in collaboration with an Indie artist.
Top 10 resolutions for 2015 1. Spend more time with family and friends 2. Keep fit 3. Tame the bulge 4. Quit smoking
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Enjoy life Quit drinking Get out of debt Learn something new 9. Help others 10. Stay in touch
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l Write and print out your resolutions and put it on a wall or on your desk, as a constant reminder. l Congratulate yourself regularly for keeping your resolutions. l Learn from people who stick by their resolutions, get inspired.
want. Resolutions can be kept if they are minimal. We should minimise temptations. Choose a resolution that means the most to you. Keep focused. You do not have to answer or satisfy anybody but yourself. It is all about you and the mantra is, 'I can do it'."
Actor Ajinkya Deo:
I have resolved to be positive in all my thoughts and actions. I will stop drinking tea.�
No regrets:
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Make resolutions that make use of your strengths. If discipline is your strength, make resolutions that are based on discipline. Thus, you will be able to stick to your resolutions. If you make resolutions that will bring out your weakness, there are chances of failure. The more we live life out of strengths, the higher are the chances of success.
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Avoid people who treat your resolutions with sarcasm. Avoid people who will lead you off-track. Be around people who are supportive instead.
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Believe in your resolution. From the moment of waking up to falling asleep remind yourself 'I believe.'
"I want to keep working hard and focus on what I want to achieve. But more importantly, I want to do good human deeds." - Pushkar Jog
Lyricist and songwriter Prashant Ingole: People who make resolutions think a lot about life. I live life, so I never make resolutions. I go with the flow, as I am love the journey of life.
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Taurus: Your mood is one of rashness, or cerScorpio: A week of intense activity and involvetainly a keenness to take calculated risks, in an Leo: A time when you will need to focus on ment comes now. In the order of importance attempt to brighten future prospects. This will the larger picture. Leos can roar and rage, but that they have I would place them as finance, apply almost equally to matters that affect your they are never petty or carping in their attitude, family and entertaining I am very consciously pocket and your heart. However, you do weigh Puzzle or rarely so. You can rise above the mean, the avoiding making it the 3 Fs by saying food. You agic – by Vivek Astunkar CrossWord Tel : 27545639 improve entertain, extend hospitality, have house guests uzzlemagic@gmail.com up the risks, and realise that the way to Page # 1 of 3 small-minded, much more and that’s what youCell : 9821341496 these prospects is to concentrate on your work, do around this time – both at home and proand are kept more than busy. But there’s one no matter how dull and simple it is. The dayfessionally/business-wise. And that’s good! It’s more F that’s important and that is faith – in to-day chores and tasks, the nitty-gritty details also necessary if you’re to carry on caring and religion, tantra and mantra, worship, prayers, of domesticity right through to the work scene, providing, as you may realise. submission to the Higher Consciousness. Ganeto larger social, and even global concerns and sha applauds. issues. Virgo: One week it was profession/job and the Sagittarius: You are a problem-solver by nature Gemini: Bonding, with old friends and new, is following one, it was home/family, marital conand it is this quality that helps you cope and not just important but very fulfilling. In fact, cerns. Both the themes not only come together make the best of your troubles. In fact, you gain fulfilment is what Mercury ushers in, certainly now, but gain momentum and intensity. You are from them. A successful, inspired time for you, in the sphere of your job, recognition, rewards, willing, even eager, to take risks, chance your particularly in the field of communication, and popularity, and perhaps most keenly, of your arm and your heart. You are willing to lay all the activities related to it. My Cs of contacts, own self-image. Right now you feel it almost down your heart for your sweetheart to trample correspondence, communication, plus the T’s of matches up to the way you want others to see over, if it gets you what you want, but it just may travel, ties, trips, and even touching base. You you. There is an inbuilt danger in all this glory, not. A lot of hurt comes from such realise that they hold the key to both your sucthough. situations, hence the risk. cess and your happiness.
Aquarius: A week of visible success. Finances look up tremendously and you gain power and prestige also. Your intelligent ideas are leading you towards the top of a group dealing with community building, mutual needs, service to humankind. (It is no longer politically correct to say mankind, gender specific general terms are taboo, aren’t they?). Whatever, you have a sense of mission and a special satisfaction in your work. Pisces: You’re impressive in your success which is more than visible – especially to those around you. You bask in the approval of those you respect. There could be financial benefits flowing from this. You are a dynamo in your work, because right now it gives you so much – satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. That is what Ganesha blesses us with, your efforts are sincere and genuine. You attain success in the eyes of others, but also in your own self-image.
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‘I was lucky to discover Vonnegut’ Saaz Agarwal picks five of her favourite books By Ritu Goyal Harish
@ritugh ity-based author, painter and publisher Saaz Aggarwal discussed her top five books of all time with The Golden Sparrow on Saturday. “These books are from different phases of my life. They are my favourites primarily because they are so enjoyable. Looking at these frail, dog-eared and beautifullywritten books all together now, I also realise that they influenced my worldview, my writing style, and my understanding of Books human nature. They I Love helped me become who I am,” said Aggarwal.
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1. Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico “In this story, a complex and rather depraved character expresses his higher self through his puppets.
I read this book in college and, besides enjoying the interesting and very sweet story, I also learnt quite a lot about human nature.” 2. Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut “I was lucky to discover Vonnegut also in college. I’ve loved all his books, and was a great fan of the way he writes and the way he thinks, showcasing the transience of reality, and the sheer ridiculousness of most human activity and aspirations.” 3. The Road Less Travelled by M Scott Peck “Th is is a self-help book which conveys concepts which I feel no young person in today’s world can consider themselves educated without knowing!” 4 The Beaver Book of Funny Verse chosen by Raymond Wilson “Th is is a collection of some of
the best comic verse in the English language. But it has a value beyond humour because it showcases different writing styles and inspires a love for language.” 5. Tales of the Saints of Pandharpur by CA Kincaid “Th is book was a gift from my grandmother when I was little, and I have treasured it for more than forty years. She used to also tell me the stories of Dnyaneshwar, Namdev and the others, and I found them fascinating. In later life I realised what I had absorbed from these engaging tales, about plain thinking, the value of prayer and piety, and the equality of human beings.” ritugoyalharish@gmail.com
Protecting Jarawa tribes without compromising Title: The Last Wave An Island Novel By: Pankaj Sekhsaria
By Jaya Nair @TGSWeekly
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he Last Wave- An Island Novel by Pankaj Sekhsaria — is a wonderful, engrossing story set in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The objective of the author to draw attention to the perils of deforestation and the invasion of the islands by settlers is very clear from the word go. As it weaves in facts, history and fiction, it gives an insight into the early days of the settlers in what was no more than forest land, where people of all regions and religions co-existed and did well for themselves, some better than others. A critical aspect of building new settlements is the rather enduring and extensive labour required to survive, let alone to succeed. Stories of how land
was cleared for building towns highlight the islands, Seema’s need to document the the delicate balance in ecosystem that is history of the early settlers, Uncle Pame’s endangered by the demands of a growing knowledge of land, David’s interest in the population and greed of politicians. The crocodiles and the illegal fishing, poaching, Bengalis, the Ranchis, Tamil refugees, the logging all weave an interesting story in Burmese, the corrupt politicians, policemen the backdrop of a beautiful island, and its and the Western photojournalists, all play a disappearing fauna and changing flora, an role in the wanton exploitation of the tropical indication of the impact of deforestation and rain forest. encroachment. The story calls attention to the At the centre of the story callous exploitation of the Jarawas who were are: Harish, a confused soul the original inhabitants along with the Onge who seeks both solitude and and answers for some of Andamanese and the Sentinelese his painful personal who existed in an insulated world in experiences, and harmony with nature for over 20,000 Seema who is years. Seema’s outburst against the Book a ‘local born’ ‘slimy middle class male tourist review researcher and (Jarawa Tourism) intent on taking descendant pictures of naked Jarawa women, of the inmates the naïve junglees who are easily of the infamous won over by paan masala and tobacco, Cellular Jail, who’s simple minded villagers and manipulative short lived romance officials are some of the everyday characters leaves her feeling angry in the story that is both informative and and humiliated, we introspective. The coming of the Andaman also have Uncle Pame, Trunk Road that cuts across their land spells a ‘Karen’ boatman of doom for this tribal community. The story Burmese origin and ends with the giant tsunami of December the Jarawa tribes. Harish and Seema 2004 that ravaged the island and altered the are both idealists, Harish’s fascination with lives of its inhabitants. The Jarawas are forced
to step outside the reserves to seek help to survive the tsunami and the multiple diseases that surface as a result of their interactions with the settlers, interactions that can annihilate their lot, quite like the tsunami that ravaged the islands less than a decade ago. As they attempt to make sense of the new world descending upon them with unprecedented speed, changes in their behaviour and toned down aggression could only mean the end of a civilisation as it existed. Protecting the Jarawa tribes without compromising on the overall development of the island is not unlike the dilemma we face in several other parts of the world. The amount of research that went into the writing of this novel and Pankaj’s love for the islands with its turquoise waters, the white sand beaches and tropical lushness become abundantly clear. The author’s deep understanding of the indigenous communities, held my interest to the final page. Though I have never been to the Andaman Islands I could visualise the areas on the island being described. I have always wanted to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands after reading the book the Andaman Islands move several notches up on the list of places I must visit. tgs.feedback@goldensparrow.com
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MODEL COLONY
MOHINIATTAM WORKSHOP
Destiny Center for Information, Documentation & Research (DCIDR) is organising a Mohiniattam workshop with wellknown classical dancer, Rekha Raju.The workshop will cover different aspects of Mohiniattam, practical as well as theory. On the second day, there will be a lecture demonstration on Margi and Desi techniques in Bharatnatyam and Mohiniattam. Where: Status Health Club Private Limited, Deccan Gymkhana Contact: 9673973490 When: January 5-7
JANUARY 3, 2015 PUNE
Skin treatment
Open table discussions with Dr Ashish Davalbhakta and his team of surgeons will be held on weekdays at Aesthetics Clinic and MediSpa.The treatments offered will majorly be concerned with skin rejuvenation like - Microskin Polishing and micro Dermabrasion. Micro-Dermabrasion is a light cosmetic procedure that uses a mechanical medium for exfoliation to gently remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the epidermis. Where: Aesthetics Medispa, next to Model Colony lake, Off FC road. When: Weekdays, 11am- 7pm Contact: 02025670500 http://www.aestheticsmedispa.in/
CITY EVENTS
Space Behind Yellow Room live and loud. Hoirong is a rock band that has Akhil on guitar, Kamal on vocals and guitar, Samar on vocals and guitar, and Akshat on drums. This band has been regularly performing at various places across the country and earning appreciation from music lovers. Where: The High Spirits Cafe, Koregaon Park When: January 11
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Jal-tarang concert
Classical music enthusiasts are invited for a concert in memory of accomplished jal-tarang player, late Pt SV Kanhere. It will feature solo Jaltarang, flute and harmonium recitals and also a jugalbandi by Milind Tulankar, Amar Oak and Milind Kulkarni. Where: MES Auditorium, Kothrud When: January 12
It will feature some mind blowing music and poems by composer Saleel Kulkarni and poet Sandeep Khare. Where: Prof Ramkrishna More Sabhagruha, Chinchwad When: January 8 Contact: 9822601427, 9822255483 FC ROAD
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Hoirong and Space Behind Yellow Room
Aayushyawar Bolu Kahi
Lions Club of Poona Nigdi is organising Aayushyawar Bolu Kahi, a mega Marathi musical evening.
The High Spirits Cafe presents Hoirong and
The fourth edition of Indian music festival, Aadi Anant celebrates the vitality of the guru-shishya tradition. Performing artists include Vikku Vinayakram on the ghatam, V Selvaganesh on the kanjira and Swaminathan on the kanjira and konnako. Where: Susie Sorabji Auditorium, FC Road When: January 10 Tickets: Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 Send you events to listings.tgs@gmail.com
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Chhavni, Hatel Deccan Pavilion, At Navale Chowk Narhe, Pune
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Parichay Hotel & Restaurants, FC Road
Multi-cuisine
020-25531511/2/3
Royal Symphony at President Hotel, Erandwane
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020-30255555 Ext 08
Rumaani Veg/ Non Veg, FC Road
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An interesting ride
City Celeb Chat Name: Sonalee Kulkarni Profession: Actress, artist Three words to describe me: Passionate, highly expressive, and ambitious I love my job because: It gives me an opportunity to live new life in every project, connects with millions of people Best advice I’ve received: From mother – that your best is yet to come. This is just the beginning When buying something, the first thing that catches my eye is: Shoes, I am big time in buying them from all over the world. What’s your inner animal? Cat, always curious, but sometimes also a bird which flies high The first thing you notice about an attractive person: Eyes. they are the mirror, the way to get into the person’s soul The perfect start to a day is: Ideally should rise early, but I am a late riser. have positive, healthy mind. Your current four-wheeler: Skoda Superb Your fitness regimen: Eat healthy food regularly and work out, which I sometimes skip Your food indulgence: Am not a foodie, but given a choice, Italian food Books by your bedside: I like the Dr Brian Weiss’ series on Regression Therapy The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: These days, Twitter and Facebook Your favourite city: London – love the Indianness of London. It’s convenient and easy, yet isolated. Love the life there. It’s a city where I can connect Ideal holiday: Anywhere in the world where I get to sleep for 24 hours non-stop (As told to Prachi Bari)
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This photographic series is inspired by the Humans of New York (www.humansofnewyork.com) project by Brandon Stanton. Through it, we aim to introduce to you the people who bring a geographical location alive
Imran Memon, 32
By Barnalee Handique @barnalee
infrastructure, with the latest machines and equipment. These jeep bodies are fabricated according to the client’s specifications. It takes about 40 days for a jeep. In a month, Imran “My father Ismail started Memon Auto in 1967. delivers four jeeps to his clients. He used to deal in spare parts for Mahindra and The catalogue has around 10 models, Mahindra. As the customers grew, so did their where accessories can be added or removed, demands. They came with their vehicles to the according to the client’s demand. Imran keeps workshop and wanted my father to recondition tabs on changing trends in the marthem. That’s when the idea germinatket, so that he can bring innovation ed to start renovating old jeeps and to the products and services. Imran make them brand new.” says Imran. and his team of 26 team members has Today, Memon Auto, situated at Somworked on 4, 3, 680 jeeps. war Peth, deals in all types of old and unekar The clients are usually from the new jeeps and spare parts. They also city and different parts of the counrecondition jeeps. try. “There is usually a lot of demand In 2002, Imran, 32 started his from farmers and youngsters. “For farmers, we own scrap business. He had his own set-up, make multi-purpose vehicles, where they can where he used to undertake fabrication prodcarry people as well as their farm produce to ucts. Soon he started receiving bulk orders the market. The youngsters go for varied cofrom corporate offices and homes around the lours and accessories. All the different accessocity. But renovating jeeps was his true passion. ries are handmade by our trained professionIn 2003, after graduating from RMC College of als. These products are durable and corrosion Management (RCM), he joined his father full free,” In some cases, the client buys the jeep time. He also looks after his scrap business. from the showroom and hands it over Imran Memon Auto procures parts of jeeps and and his team. The team works according to the assemble it at the workshop. They procure customer’s specifications. The cost of a jeep jeeps from government auctions. They bring ranges from 1.5 lacs to 8.5 lacs. ‘Memon Auto’ the chassis to our workshop. They reassemble has two other branches at Mangalwar Peth and the engines with new parts, put new batterKatraj. For more information, one can log into ies, radiators, lights, fenders, tyres, wiring and www.memonauto.com. hood. They also redo the interiors, with seats, adjustable seat belts, power steering and cenbarnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com tral locking. The workshop has state-of-the-art
Stress triggers desire to indulge in rewards Researchers also found that stressed people would not enjoy the reward more than anyone
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tressed people go to great lengths to with a pleasant object, this may drive them to satisfy their desire to indulge, such invest an inordinate amount of effort to obtain as running to a departmental store at it,” Brosch added. midnight just to have a drink or sweets, shows But the researchers also found that a study. stressed people would “Stress plays a critical role in many not enjoy the reward psychological disorders and is one of the most more than anyone important factors determining relapses in addiction, gambling and binge eating,” said one of the study authors Tobias Object Brosch from University of Geneva in of Switzerland. “Stress seems to flip a switch in desire our functioning: If a stressed person encounters an image or a sound associated
who is not stressed and has the same treat just for pleasure. “Most of us have experienced stress that increases our craving for rewarding experiences, such as eating a tasty bar of chocolate, and it can make us invest considerable effort in obtaining the object of our desire,” lead author Eva Pool, a doctoral student at University of Geneva, said. “But while stress increases our desire to indulge in rewards, it does
not necessarily increase the enjoyment we experience,” Pool said. In an experiment, researchers found that stress prompted chocolate lovers to exert three times as much effort to smell chocolate than unstressed chocolate lovers. But both groups reported about the same level of enjoyment when they got a whiff of the pleasing aroma, the findings showed. For the experiment, researchers recruited 36 university students, of whom 19 were men, who said they love chocolate. The study appeared in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition. IANS