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Everyone has their own way of expressing happiness. — Shah Rukh Khan

Life hits you hard. But it takes you three seconds to decide if you are a superhero or not. I am. — Hrithik Roshan

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Couples getting married are forsaking the traditional mandap or church settings and opting for exotic wedding venues, such as Kerala backwaters or the historic cities of Europe. Sneha Krishnan tells us more…

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LaBeouf blames method acting for erratic behaviour

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Actor Shia LeBeouf recently clashed with actor Alec Baldwin on the set of Broadway production Orphans and the 28-year-old says he was preparing for his role when he clashed with ‘The Shadow star’.

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Distance romance a challenge for Scherzinger American singer Nicole Scherzinger says having a long-distance relationship with British Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton is a “challenge”.

Inspired by Malala Pune film director-writer Junaid Imam’s short film on education for girls in India has won an award at the fifth International Children’s Film Festival in Albania By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali

unaid Imam, who is director and writer, happened to hear literacy activist Malala Yousafzai’s speech about a year ago. Imam was greatly inspired by Malala’s views and decided to make a film focusing on education for girls in India. This culminated in t h e short film Melawa — The Festival of Marriages. It claimed the Best Film prize at the Basic 5th AniFest Rozafa International Children’s Film Fesrights tival at Albania, in October. This year, there were almost a 1000 films from 70 countries but Imam’s Melawa — The Festival of Marriages was the only Indian entry. Imam says, “During Malala’s speech, I realised the need for girl child education as not hers alone. We live in a country where the girl child is deprived of basic rights which I believe includes education too. I had recently visited villages across Maharashtra and seen that girls are often married off at a young age and not allowed to complete their education. With this film I am trying to create awareness on the need for girl child education.” About working on the award-winning film,

A still from Melawa and Junaid Imam (R)

Imam said it was impossible to hire a professional crew for the shooting in Gunapoor village in Vidarbha. “I trained the villagers to shoot the film. They managed the lights, camera and some featured in the film too. All this while the village had 14 hours of load-shedding every day,” said Imam. The cast featured Bhakti Joshi, Sunil Gajre, Manoj Deshmukh, Shraddha Varankar, and

Varsha Badgujar. Imam is currently working on Akshar Chor, a feature film also about children’s education, which will go on the floors in December. Imam, 35, who specialised in video production was educated at the Department of Communication Studies, Pune University, has directed the TV show Mano Ya Na Mano and written and directed Rise and Rise of Shah

Local talent in music festivals makes me feel good: Lucky Ali By Nivedita

ollywood singer, composer and notable figure in the Indian music industry Lucky Ali feels satisfied with the encouragement of local talents in music festivals and says it helps in the growth of the industry. “What I am seeing in the festivals is that they are encouraging local talent and art, for instance, Rajasthani folk music is the part of The Great Indian Octoberfest,” the 56-year-old told IANS on the sidelines of the 10th edition of the Kingfisher Premium - The Great Indian Octoberfest (TGIOF) here. “There is big exchange of culture in India which is good. It’s kind of growth and that looks nice,” He said. Best known for his chartbusting songs O sanam, Anjaani rahon mei,

Love for art

and Na tum jano na hum, the musician took the Bangalorean crowd to the soulful journey of music when he performed live in front of his fans at E-Zone club on Sunday. From Tera ye aashiyana, Dekha hai aise bhi, Jaane kya dhoondta hai,

yeh mera dil, Mohabbat ki kasam and Aa bhi ja, he struck the right chord with every member present with some of his popular tracks from his hit albums and Bollywood movies. Lucky launched his first album, Sunoh, in 1996 and worked as a playback singer in films and sang songs like Kyun chalti hai pawan, Ahista ahista, Bekarar and Hairat hai. From music festivals, Bollywood tracks to albums, there is so much to do for this talented man but he has set his priorities right. “I always space out my work. I write music at home. I like to spend my time like that. Now that my children are expressing themselves, I am now more concern of what they are doing. I want to see how responsible they become as human being,” said Lucky, who has married thrice and has kids with all of his partners. IANS

SYNOPSIS Melawa — The Festival of Marriages, is the story of Manju, a village school girl. She wins a school drawing competition, with her realistic representation of the reality village girls face. This also brings along some fame and as a consequence, Manju begins to get proposals for marriage. Her father is given to superstition, and with four daughters to care for, he decides to marry off the youngest Manju. But Manju who does not wish for this kind of future, takes a bold step...

Rukh Khan. Imam’s debut short film Ekulta Ek Raja has received a number of national and international awards. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com

Drew Barrymore ‘happy’ to turn 40 Actress Drew Barrymore says she will be “so happy” when she turns 40 next year because she has “worked so hard”. The actress, who has daughters Olive, two, and Frankie, six months, with husband Will Kopelman, says she isn’t worried or upset about celebrating the milestone next February, reHappy ports con@40 tactmusic. com. She said, “When I turn 40 on February 22, I’m going to heave a huge sigh of relief. I’m so happy to be there. I really am. You work so hard to get there,

and it’s just awesome”. She said, “I can’t wait until Olive can fit into my high heels. I have a wonderful shoe collection, but none of them fit since I had the girls”. IANS

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A highly respected name in Pune’s advertising community, Dinkar Shiledar believes it is his vision that has brought him far in life Dinkar Shiledar

Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali

ome Diwali and the market is flooded with Diwali anks (bumper Marathi magazines published during Diwali). But one such magazine which has managed to carve a niche for itself for 16 years in a row is Apale Chhanda Sangrahya Diwali Ank by Dinkar Shiledar, a director at Mona Advertising. A veteran in the field of advertising, Shiledar, who is in his 70s, ran one the leading

advertising agencies in Pune till a decade ago. What changed? Well, the entry of new agencies “I believe if you which offered different business solutions. are good at what “I was the untouched king of advertising for you do, then do 30 years of my business. I still believe that if you are good at what you do, then do not do it for free or not do it for free less. I may have lost out on many clients but this got or for less.” me respect and value in the market. I am still one of the top agencies in the city and know my forte well,” he says. Shiledar started out as a copywriter for his wife Mina’s Mona Advertising, which was launched in 1973. He was working with Garware the vision for outdoor shoots and grand advertising Nylon as a technical assistant and quit his job to since then. We were just a few kilometres away from the Pakistan border and had no idea. Thankfully, join his wife full-time in 1980. we had the then IGP’s son with us and did not “I have a few rules and principles I strongly get into any trouble. These incidents make abide by. If I am at fault, then I don’t you stronger and you come out with great think twice before apologising, be it to anyone. I don’t compromise on what I Thoughts exposure.” Shiledar works 16 hours a day and am worth for or on quality. This is why I within does not believe in taking a break or started the Diwali in 1998. I had come retiring. “I will retire with my last breath. across many such which were mere We have one life and you cannot spend it compilations of Diwali celebrations, resting or waiting for a miracle to happen. You or mythological stories. I wanted to give have to give it your best. I will work till my last day,” society something with a difference. This year, I have poets from 24 states who have submitted their he says. He appreciates the help of Galani Fashions works and I have translated them for readers. The and Lions Club, nationally and internationally. His work for the annual Diwali magazine begins 16 inspiration comes from within and he recalls of months in advance. I supervise the entire process. how he would cycle around and gather work for the In fact, the cover design for Apale Chhanda 2015 is agency in the 1980s. “I joined my wife after I quit already in place. I am a workaholic and work for 16 my job at Garware Nylon. He is now coming up with two coffee table hours a day,” says this highly committed yet jovial professional. His Diwali ank has received over 45 books, Kaal Chakra and Pune Gaurav Granth. awards in these 16 years from various organisations. “Kaal Chakra will have ‘what if ’ stories from 30 Shiledar speaks of his vision which he believes authors. In 1980 I joined my wife and helped her has got him this far. He recalled an anecdote of with copywriting.” He recently released two books 20 years ago and said, “We shot the ad film of Turvankur and Durvankur which are a compilation Dulhan, a textile store in Jaisalmer for seven days. of short stories and poems. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com It was not something we would do regularly. I had

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Too true to be told Film: Kill The Messenger Cast: Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosemarie DeWitt and Michael Sheen Director: Michael Cuesta

By Troy Ribeiro

ill the Messenger is an interesting take on the state of affairs in the US, which promises and promotes freedom. It also reveals the repercussions when one takes the liberty to question the government’s misdeeds. The film is, in a way, a tribute to a crusading soul wasted by the complexities of the society we live in. It is also a commentary on the integrity of investigative journalism. A true story, it unravels the trials and tribulations of an idealistic, investigative journalist Gary Webb (Jeremy Renner),

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to a drug epidemic among America’s urban poor, especially in South Central Los Angeles. A complicated tale, the film gives a holistic view of the scandal. It exposes the anger, embarrassment and paranoia within; the CIA, the journalistic fraternity, Gary and his family. A realistic film with good production values, it ends on a disturbing note. The background score, coupled with the quick edit montage shots, gives a boost to director Michael Cuesta’s explosive narration. The film belongs to Jeremy Renner. Scruffy and disheveled, he fits into Webb’s shoes as if they TGS Rating were tailor-made for him. His nervousness and ooo`2 trepidation which he experiences in the car park after being threatened, are palpable. In another scene, it is also touching to hear him who turns from a local hero to a national pariah after he confess to his teenage son, Ian, convincingly portrayed exposes the “dark alliance” of the US government with the by Lucas Hedges, in a very pragmatic tone: “I’ve done a lot of drug mafia. things that I’m not proud of but I’ve never stopped loving you.” In 1996, Webb, a staff of the San Jose Mercury News, Jeremy is ably supported by Rosemarie DeWitt as his edgy stumbles upon a lead that would make global headlines. He and supporting wife Sue; Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna is blatantly warned many times with, “Now that you know the Simons, his Reporting Editor; Ray Liotta as a CIA agent; and truth, you have the difficult decision of your life, you have a Micheal Sheen as the National Security Council member, who family” and “You have no idea what you are getting into.” tries to warn him off. This easy meandering tale gathers momentum after Gary Based on two books; Gary Webb’s 1999 released book sticks to his guns. His decision to write the story alters the called “Dark Alliance” and Nick Schou’s 2006 recap “Kill The course of the narration, bringing righteousness and ethics into Messenger”, Peter Landesman’s script is taut and engaging. the fore. Overall, “some stories are too true to tell”, and “Kill the He exposes the CIA for using Nicaraguan rebels to Messenger” is one such tragic tale that is an eye-opener as well smuggle cocaine into the US in exchange for raising funds to as heart-wrenching. With oodles of human interest elements secretly support the contras. Though the story had been told and drama thrown in, make sure you don’t miss this one. before, it was Webb’s writing that ties the CIA action directly IANS

Boringly monotonous Film: What If Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Rafe Spall, Adam Driver and Megan Park Director: Michael Dowse

By Troy Ribeiro

hat happens when a heartbroken, asocial, medical school dropout meets an easy-going, young girl who has a good love life and a long distance boyfriend? The outcome is but obvious. Set in Toronto, Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) meets TGS Rating attractive animator Chantry (Zoe Kazan) whose boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall) is based in Dublin. o`222 Well, sparks don’t fly instantly, but the underlying is entangled while trying out a dress. But given attraction is evident. the platonic nature of their friendship and the The story of this frivolous rom-com truly does not unadventurous character that Radcliffe plays, no lines progress much by way of unfolding and offering anything are crossed. Director Michael Dowse obviously believes in new for the viewer. It merely revolves around the chance and love and perhaps had a modern fairy tale in mind. He tries planned meetings of the duo. hard to convince the viewer, through Wallace and Chantry, The humour, if any, comes in the form of some amusing but fails to, owing to a shoddy and weak script written by dialogues. Wallace’s best friend Allan (Adam Driver) and his Elan Mastai which is adapted from TJ Dawe and Michael obsession with sex, his whirlwind wedding with his girlfriend, Rinaldi’s play, Toothpaste and Cigars. The amateurish camera Nicole (Mackenzie Davis), their sexapades, and Chantry and work and poor lighting don’t elevate the viewing experience Wallace’s fascination for Elvis Presley’s dietary habits — are either. The production values of the film are ordinary. “When other forced attempts to boost the otherwise drab script. you know everything is going to fall apart, you don’t give up Radcliffe’s performance is as lacklustre as his character what is good” clearly reaffirms Dowse’s positive beliefs. But Wallace. It is the effervescent and vulnerable, Zoe Kazan one cannot vouch for certain that the viewer is convinced of who delivers an honest performance which somewhat salvages this type of love. the otherwise mediocre film. The expected undercurrents of What If fails to live up to the element of surprise that the sexual tension between the couple are palpable, especially in title suggests. It does not strike an emotional chord either. the changing room scene where Wallace helps Chantry who IANS

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Oh fish! Fish is the staple diet for many. TGS ask three Puneites for their favourite recipes By Barnalee Handique @ barnalee

Richard Barooah, VP, Business Oper ations, RIMC Fish is an important part of our diet. Growing up on the banks of Brahmaputra river, river fish has been a staple on our

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tables. Although we have different versions of cooking, the most common recipe we Assamese enjoy is the delicious masortenga. The curry is made like a light soup with potatoes, tomatoes and fish. Since we cannot get river fish every day, I also make the curry with fish like rohu or surmai. Even small fish can be used. Pieces of fish are shallow fried till they are golden brown and added to the curry. A handful of peas can be added to the curry. It is the ideal comfort food which can be eaten with a plate of rice. Masor Tenga ( Potato, Tomato fish curry) Ingredients: Rohu fish - 5 to 6 pieces Potatoes - 2 medium size Tomatoes - 4 Onion -1 Garlic - 4 cloves. Turmeric - ¾ tsp 1/2 tsp cumin powder (optional) Water- 3 cups Mustard oil - 4 tbsp Coriander – half a bunch For seasoning Bayleaf -1 Pasporon (a mixture of saunf, rai, methi, jeera and kalunji) -1 tsp Green chillies- 2

Method: Add turmeric and salt to the pieces of fish and half fry it. In another pan add oil and add the bayleaf, pasporon and green chillies. Add the onion, garlic, turmeric and jeera powder. Fry it till it is golden brown. Meanwhile cut the tomatoes and potatoes in small pieces. Add it to the masala and fry it for 1520 minutes. Once the tomato is fried and the potato pieces are half-cooked add the water. Let the curry boil for 10 minutes. Add the pieces of fish and boil it for another 10 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice. Swati K anhere, Photogr apher I love to cook fish in a variety of ways. For any dish to turn out perfectly, the spices need to be in right proportions. The next step is to blend it to the right consistency. Add the right amount of water or lemon juice according to the recipe. My all-time favourite fish is Surmai. I cook it often as my parents relish it. I know how to prepare the fish in a variety of ways. I like this fish best when served shallow fried. It has its own flavour and the masala Swati Kanhere that goes into preparing this dish heightens the taste. I have seen my mother cook this particular dish many times and I have learnt it from her. Surmai (shallow) fry Ingredients: Surmai( Kingfish) – 4 to 6 pieces cut into thin slices For marinating Turmeric - 2 teaspoons Garlic - 5-6 cloves Ginger – 1 inch For the paste Mirchi (chilly) powder - 1 tsp or according to taste Coriander powder -1 tsp Cinnamon powder - 1 tsp Jeera powder - 1 tsp Kokum Aga l-1/2 tsp Salt to taste Rice flour - 2 tbsp Rawa - 1 tbsp Oil - 4 tbsp Time : 30 minutes Method: Clean the slices of fish with water, drain IT and keep aside. Marinate it with turmeric, salt, garlic and ginger paste for two and half hours. For coating the fish, prepare a paste with mirchi powder, coriander powder, jeera powder, salt and kokum (agal) extract to make a thin paste. Baste the slices of fish on both sides and then pat the fish in a mixture of rice flour and rawa. Heat the pan and add oil. Add the fish and shallow fry it. Serve with coriander chutney. (Input by Prachi Bari)

Ratna Ghosh, Housewife Fried fish or fish curry is a must for lunch and dinner in a Bengali home. Bengalis like fish firstly because the Bengal area (West Bengal and Bangladesh) has many rivers. So, fish is available in plenty. Moreover, fish is also a source of essential micronutrients. I cannot remember a day when I have not eaten fish. During the week, I cook a variety of fish recipes. The secret ingredient in these dishes is mustard oil. These recipes are traditional and are not spicy. The fish curry or fried fish is usually served with steamed rice, dal and fried vegetables. Shorshere Maach

Ingredients:

Rohu fish - 6 pieces (one can also take hilsa fish) Salt - to taste Turmeric - 1 tsp Green chillies - 4 Mustard seeds - 2 big tbsp Coriander leaves - half a bunch Mustard oil - 5 tbsp Water - 1 cup Cooking time : 30 minutes

Method:

Soak the mustard seeds for some time and grind them to a fine paste with green chillies. Coat the pieces of fish in salt and turmeric. Heat the oil in a kadhai (wok) and add the fish. The fish has to be half-fried. In another pan, heat oil and add the mustard and chilli paste. The masala has to be fried really well, till it releases aroma. Add water and let it simmer for five minutes. Dunk the pieces of fish in the curry and cover it. After 15 minutes the curry is ready to be served. Garnish it with coriander and green chillies.

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Keeping it simple The Brooklyn Shuffle, the New York style diner offers Punekars a By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali

he Brooklyn Shuffle in Koregaon Park gives you several reasons to revisit them. The New York style diner has introduced a new menu that serves a healthy mix of salads, soups and mains.

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The GLA 45 may just be the fastest SUV you can buy in India. If you can call it an SUV, says Sirish Chandran

Still, the GLA 45 AMG behaves like a frontwheel-drive hot hatch with herculean grip. This test car also gets an optional sports exhaust that makes it aurally more potent than the CLA 45 AMG. Stick it into sport mode and the exhaust butterfly open its lungs, there are pops and crackles, a bit of burbling, and on full-rev upshifts there’s a sharp crack that is not far removed from a gun shot. Expect prices in the region of `75 lakh ex-showroom, a slight premium to the CLA 45 AMG. Not that it costs any more to make, but SUVs typically command a price premium over sedans. And it is a premium I’d willingly pay. sirish@evo.in

he GLA 45 AMG is based on Merc’s versatile MFA platform that underpins the A-, CLA, GLA and B-Class. Mechanically, it is identical to the recently launched CLA 45 AMG with the same wheelbase, but a hatch in place of the boot. Technically a compact crossover, the GLA 45’s driver sits 40mm higher than in the CLA 45, with a corresponding increase in ground clearance. Compared to the regular GLA, the 45 AMG has been lowered by 15mm. You will be relieved to note that unlike the CLA 45, the GLA 45 does not touch over nasty speed-breakers, the improved ground clearance and short wheelbase taking care of matters. AMG have re-engineered the suspension over the standard car and added 19-inch rims in place of the 17s. The all-wheel-drive system (natively front-wheel-drive) can send up to 50 per cent of the torque to the rear. The GLA 45 is rather neat to look at, suitably muscled, carbon-fibred, and AMG’d over your regular GLA, which itself is a neat little pony. The stickers are an optional extra that you will be well advised to do without, makes it look unnecessarily boy-racerish, though it does play a big part in turning heads. The 19-inch rims look great (resist the 20s, you don’t want to ruin the ride), as do the quad exhausts. A wonderful aspect of the GLA 45 AMG is ride quality. Sitting 40mm higher than in the CLA 45 AMG, you don’t have to constantly scan the road for that unmarked speed-breaker than will smash the underside.

Specification: Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Top: Interior is very similar to the excellent CLA 45 AMG, complete with flat-bottomed Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and that polarising centre screen

The raised ride height also means a softer, more compliant suspension, which means rather than hopping and skipping, the GLA 45 AMG soaks in the bumps, stays planted, and allows more of the power to be deployed more of the time. The ride is very good making it not only more comfortable, but faster than the CLA 45 AMG. The two-litre engine is the same power plant as in the CLA 45 and kicks out an identical 355bhp and 450Nm of torque, peaking all the way from 2250 to 5000rpm. It does this while meeting Euro 6 emission norms and delivering decent(ish) fuel efficiency (around 7kmpl on a light foot, 4.5kmpl driven like it should be). Engage the brutal Race Start function and 100kmph will come up in a claimed 4.8seconds. That’s just two-tenths slower

than the CLA. As with all AMGs, the GLA 45 is electronically limited to a top speed of 250kmph, but gets there hair-raisingly quickly. Comfort mode does justice to the Mercedes three-pointed star on the nose, while Sport is more in keeping with the AMG badge on the rump. In the real world the GLA 45 AMG is a relentless performer, an absolute joy to drive. Like the CLA 45 AMG, this isn’t a slip-andslide sort of car, more brake-point-and-squirt. On dry tarmac you rarely get close to the skyhigh grip levels; when you do the front end starts to run wide but a lift off the throttle and it tightens its line up nicely. On the road, it is best left in sport mode which sends more power rearwards and can even brake the inside wheel to rotate the car.

Engine In-line 4-cylinder, 1991cc, turbocharged petrol Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch automatic Power 355bhp @ 6000rpm Torque 450Nm @ 2250-5000rpm Weight 1585kg 0-100kmph 4.8sec (claimed) Top speed 250kmph (limited) Price `75 lakh (est) (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

Verdict + Ride, exhaust note, performance - Barely an ‘SUV’, cramped rear

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THRILL OF DRIVING

Verdict + Innovative features, ride and handling - Styling not to everyone’s taste

TOD rating ;;;34

The Gusto is Mahindra’s first indigenously developed scooter. Abhay Verma gauges its prospects

ahindra 2Wheelers have been in the automatic scooter arena for a while, but the Gusto is their first all-new scooter. Apart from being sold in the domestic market, the Gusto will also be exported. While most manufacturers are busy shaping new scooters using existing platforms and engines, Mahindra has developed an allnew 110cc engine, chassis and design for the Gusto. The Gusto exudes a very European look, which sets it apart from the current crop of scooters in the market, with a lot of sharp edges that result in a very striking design. The Gusto is the first and only scooter in the country to get a height adjustable seat. The operation is simple, and the seat can either be raised or lowered by means of a lever under the seat. This is a great feature for an automatic scooter, since heights of male and female riders vary a lot in our country, between five and six feet. The height adjust will help the scooter’s users to set the seat according to their size to enable them to place their feet on the ground. To allow the seat height to be adjusted, the Gusto’s seat opens the other way round – from the front towards the back, and even has a little locking mechanism that prevents the seat from falling on to your arms when stowing something under the seat with both hands. Mahindra claims the seat length is

Specification: Mahindra Gusto

Engine Single-cylinder, 109.6cc, air-cooled Transmission CVT Power 8bhp @ 7500rpm Torque 9Nm @ 5500rpm Weight 120kg 0-100kmph NA Top speed NA Price `45,187 (Dx), `49,187 (Vx) (ex-showroom, Pune)

best in class, and we found out it to be accommodating and comfortable. Another interesting feature is an open pocket under the speedometer pod that can be used for a cellphone or wallet. The Gusto is also the first scooter to get a car-like key fob, just like their 110cc motorcycle, the Centuro. The folding key fob also gets the ‘find-me’ function that lets you search for the scooter in crowded parking lots with ease, thanks to the car-like sound and flashing turn indicators. In another first, the Gusto also gets LED position lights. The all-new, all-aluminium 110cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine produces 8bhp of power and 9Nm of torque, which are amongst the best in class. The Gusto feels quick off the line, and acceleration is linear, enabling quick progress in a straight line. The engine is refined and feels stress-free even as speeds build up. The Gusto is one of the few scooters in its segment to get 12-inch wheels at both ends and telescopic forks up front, which

Above: The Gusto is stable at speed and handles well without compromisng ride quality. Below left: Well-designed tail looks striking. Below right: This knob can be adjusted vertically to raise seat height

make it an able handler. It doesn’t feel jittery around fast corners like the Duro did, thanks to it well sorted suspension set-up. The suspension offers good stability while turning in, and in the corners as well thanks to the set-up, without compromising ride quality. Even with a pillion onboard, the ride quality was pliant without the rear suspension bottoming out, and the scooter had no trouble accelerating. This, coupled with the Gusto’s light weight and smooth engine, should make it an interesting scooter to ride in traffic. We’ve always enjoyed scooters with large wheels and telescopic forks, and the Gusto is the newest

entrant to that club. Not to mention, the head turning design will ensure you stand out in traffic. Mahindra is claiming 63kmpl for the Gusto, on par with what other manufacturers in the segment claim. Expect upwards of 50kmpl in the real world. Two variants of the Gusto are on offer – the Vx is the fully loaded one priced at `49,187, while the Dx version priced at `45,187 makes do without the key fob and a few other features. Both variants offer good value for money, though we certainly recommend the fully loaded version for its features. abhay@evo.in

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What better way to begin a new life together with loved ones where the wedding then becomes a vacation to die for?

n olden days, vacations were rare. Kids would await their summer or winter breaks to head out with family, mostly to meet relatives in far-off hometowns and villages. How things have changed.. Today, destinations like Dubai, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia are just some of the places most Indian families prefer visiting during their holidays. Apart from the annual trips, couples take short trips to nearby places to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Holiday trips are a luxury that help us get away from our hectic livess. Exotic destinations are the subject of countless TV tourism advertisements. And this has brought about a different kind of holidaying - destination weddings. Today’s brides and grooms are opting out of the traditional mandap or church settings for more exotic and vacation-like weddings, be it at the beach in tropical Goa or in a historic city of Europe. They do this for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s to cut down on the expenditure of a traditional wedding, and so only close family and friends are present at the wedding. It also saves them the expense of a grand reception. But whatever be the reason, this trend seems to be growing. No matter what your style or budget, there's a destination for every couple.

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"Families these days want to make their weddings a memorable event, with expansive venues."

Media professional Janice Nesamani

There is something truly special and intimate about saying our vows in front of our closest friends and family in a breathtaking setting

Deven Dave, director of Fun Designers, a wedding planning company in Chennai, says, “Families these days want to make their weddings a memorable event, with lavish parties, heavy outfits and jewellery, imported gifts and expansive venues. “Everyone is looking to do "My husband something out of the box and and I wanted what better way to do it than a destination wedding. It is a to ensure more compact event where only that we did selected members of the family and close friends of the bride and something groom are invited for. This suits different the budget well and gives you apart from the wedding you’ve dreamed of.” Such exotic trips are becoming the regular increasingly affordable. ceremony in a Until a few years back, we marriage hall." made frequent visits to our travel agents for hotel bookings and package deals. This too has faded with time. All we need to do now is log on to any of the numerous travel websites, fi ll in the travel details with dates, destinations and number of people travelling and voila! You

have everything in front of you. From hotels in your budget to offers on fl ight tickets, you have everything at your disposal in just a few clicks. Now people don’t hesitate in planning a trip to any place across the globe. “My husband and I wanted to ensure that we did something different apart from the regular ceremony in a marriage hall. So we decided to take our immediate family down to Kerala and exchanged vows on a boat in the Backwaters at Allepy,” says Krishna Jain. “This way we got to spend some quality time with our in-laws without having to worry about anything else. Our family and friends are still talking about it and waiting for the vow renewal!” Rohit Bhujbal, of Enlace Wedding Events, says, “Most NRI couples come to India to get married, but since they aren’t in touch with their relatives and extended families, they prefer weddings with a small crowd. This fits the budget perfectly if you want a wedding at a 4 star or 5 star resort with a secluded beach and accommodation.” There is something truly special and intimate about saying our vows in front of our closest friends and family in a breathtaking setting which is why more and more couples are opting out of the traditional nuptials. For most people, it’s about enjoying the lush venue and amazing cuisine. What better way to begin a new life together with loved ones where the wedding then becomes a vacation to die for? editor_tgs@goldensparrow.com

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7 Jumble-Scramble Puzzle # 019

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SOLUTION

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Art on glass Rusi Rutnagar, finds artistic expression on glass

By Barnalee Handique

the technique. Painting on the reverse side is tricky. Rutnagar needs to visualise in the beginning what it will look like. usi Rutnagar, 62, put up his 17th Rutnagar paints the highlights first on the exhibition of glass paintings called reverse side of glass, and then the detailing ‘Reality in Reverse’ at the O Hotel, follows. Only when the first coat of paint is dry, Koregaon Park. can the second be applied. He uses oil and a About painting on glass, Rutnagar said “I special component to paint. “The entire process have an inexplicable urge to paint on glass. It gets reversed when painting on glass and one is not like sketching and painting on canvas. It cannot rely on the next coat of paint to even needs intense attention and concentration. The things out, or correct an error. What I will apply different strokes can be applied only one at a next will be covered by the first. The wash is time.” applied at the end which makes He has to paint in the picture,” he says. reverse order. Numbers “Painting for me is like I have an and alphabets also prayer. It is like meditation. have to be worked I express my inner feelings, inexplicable on in reverse order. thoughts and emotions. urge to paint on Working on a particular piece He has painted abstracts, figures, glass. It is not like is like playing chess for me and objects, seascapes, I get a kick out of it,” Rutnagar sketching and landscapes, graphics says. and animals. He painting on canvas. He spends 17 to 18 hours a has also painted day in his studio. -Rusi Rutnagar portraits of Rajiv “The first stroke of the Gandhi, his brush is like the first word Highness Aga spoken, making a lasting Khan, M S Oberoi and movie stars. impression that cannot be taken back. Each coat Rutnagar came to Pune ten years thereafter is systematically applied and patience ago. He started painting on glass in and concentration are required to complete each Mumbai decades ago while working piece of work,” he says. as an interior designer. He started “I have trained my mind to be in solitude. painting on mirrors but painting on the I like to spend time with myself. Life has a right side didn’t hold any challenges. purpose. These paintings are an expression of Working on the reverse side was more how I feel,” says Rutnagar. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com challenging. He eventually mastered

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Musical evening Classic rock band, The Wildside will be paying a musical tribute to the cult English rock band Pink Floyd. The seven member band covers popular hits of Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, The Doors, The Beatles, Iron Maiden and other diverse bands. Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Koregaon Park When: October 24

Winter Mayhem Rastafa presents Winter Mayhem that will witness a number of Bangalore based musical bands performing live and loud. The line-up for this rocking evening will have progressive metal band The Abel Projekt; trash, and heavy metal band Abaddon; metalcore, and post-hardcore band AdaManTium, death metal band Cruoris, experimental progressive metal band DeSaT, symphonic black metal band Diabolus Arcanium, and another symphonic black metal band Cosmic Infusion. Where: Rastafa, Baner When: November 2

party for the whole family. People of all ages are welcomed. Those under the age of 6 will need one parent to accompany them. Trick and treat each booth before playing games, doing activities, and learning crafts. Come have a spooky time with your whole family! When: October 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm Where: Barnens Hus (The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House), Mundhwa Fee: 150 INR per child/250 for those over 12

Kothrud

Comedy play Catch Lagnabambaal, a comedy play that explores love, relationship, marriage, companionship, traditional rituals and their relevance, modern generation, and so on and so forth. The story revolves around an unmarried magistrate in his 40s. He is waiting for a positive response from his college mate who is also a bachelorette and runs a marriage bureau. Where: Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Kothrud When: October 24

Senapati Bapat Road

English commercial hits Mi A Mi is hosting an evening of English commercial hits and Bollywood blockbuster hits with DJ Gavin and DJ Anshul. Both the DJs will play non-stop hits from all genres of music and diners will have a good time with music, drinks and food. Where: Mi A Mi, Senapati Bapat Road When: October 25

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Halloween party Barnens Hus (The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House) at The Cultural Centre welcomes you for a costume Halloween

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Seafood Fiesta Indulge in seafood delicacies as Shorba hosts Seafood Fiesta. The festival menu includes a wide variety of dishes like Saraswat fry fish/ prawn/ crab, ghee roast pullimunchi, lobster butter pepper garlic, lobster lemon butter, grilled barbeque fish/ lobster and fish steak in choice of sauce, crab manglorean chilly, fish saloni tikka and many more. Where: Shorba, Sinhgad Road When: Ongoing till November 9

Where: Art2Day Gallery, Hirabaug Chowk, Tilak Road When: Ongoing till November 2, 11 am to 5 pm Yerwada

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Tilak Road

Pottery exhibition Potter Dhanashree Patil-Kelkar will be presenting her second exhibition in Pune. One can collect beautiful terracotta and ceramic bowls, cups and pots here.

DJ Deep will be playing at blueFROG every Sunday. Deep who mostly plays electronic sets has collaborated with artists like Norman Doray, John Fleming, Sied Van Riel and Ahmet Sendil. His musical style is defined by techno, trance and psychedelic flavours. Where: blueFROG, Yerwada When: Every Sunday

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Lifestyle & Leisure ‘I quit my BSc in Biology mid-way to run this attar shop’

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Name: Sujeet Kumar Profession: General Manager, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park Three words to describe me: Fun loving and spontaneous I love my job because: It allows me to meet and interact with different interesting people. It acts as an enabler for professional development within my company to nurture and grow talent. Play as a team, win as a team is my motto Best advice I’ve received: Luck is what you have left over after you give 100 percent When buying something, the first thing that catches my eye is: Colour! I generally buy stuff with bright colours What’s your inner animal? Like an eagle- sharp, look at the big picture with the end in mind, detail oriented and aggressive and ability to reinvent myself The first thing you notice about an attractive person: Personality The perfect start to a day is: Freshly brewed hot coffee, reading the morning newspaper and listening to the news on TV Your current four-wheeler: Toyota Camry Your fitness regimen: I like going on walks with my favourite music playing on my

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headphones. I also believe a good laugh is the best medicine Your food indulgence: The sinful 4 cschocolates, cheese, champagne and cognac Books by your bedside: I’m currently reading Jeffrey Archer -To Cut a long story short The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: Apart from the company website and emails, yahoo for checking my personal mails. I also visit NDTV.com for regular news updates online Your favourite city: Singapore! I love the vibe of the city, it is clean, organised and offers great shopping, dining and lifestyle avenues Ideal holiday: Vacation in Bali with friends sipping on cocktails and relaxing by the beach, with a great book, music and parties… dusk to dawn (As told to Barnalee Handique)

Asgar Ali Attarwala, Bharat Perfumery, Deccan

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has definitely picked up over the years but nothing drastic.” Asgar enjoys his job and he says it’s a great way to meet people. “They trust me sgar Ali Attarwala, 65, has been runwith perfumes and I give them the best,” he ning Bharat Perfumery near the Decsays. He gets his stock from Mumbai and his can bus stop for nearly four decades son Ali Hussain now helps him at work. now. “I got the idea to start this It’s a cubbyhole of a shop but shop from my brother-in-law. I quit does brisk business. There are my BSc in Biology mid-way to keep mostly men crowded at this shop. the shop running. We were not doAre people buying more fragrancwell financially and I shifted my es these days because they have unekar ing focus to making the shop popular,” a little extra cash in their pockets? says Asgar, who started the small “I have customers from all store at the age of 23. strata of society. The attars that Diwali is his busiest time of the year and sell best are Heena, Khus and Rose. They are yet he keeps the shop closed between 2pm priced at Rs30 for 3-5gm, the price varies as to 4pm. The world has changed over the deper the quality and aroma,” he adds. cades but some things are typically Puneri The busiest day for Asgar is during Diand at a standstill at Deccan Gymkhana. wali. “During the year we just have a few anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com customers but Diwali is the busiest. The sale

A different style statement Bespoke shoemaker Naman Shah introduces us to the types of men’s shoes and their appropriate function. He can be reached at naman@cuero.in

ith the festive and the wedding season on, the Mojri is one shoe which has to be there in a man’s wardrobe. Made mostly using vegetabletanned leather. The uppers are made of one piece of leather or textile embroidered and embellished brass fittings.

Mojris in pure leather are very famous in Rajasthan and have been referred to as the Rajasthani Mojri which today can be worn on denims and make for a very different style statement. Usually we think that the wearability of the Mojris is limited to traditional Indian attire, but the newer designs and patterns in leather are making the Mojri a part of everyday wear. Mojari is referred to a man’s closed shoe with an extended curled toe, while the juttis have flat fronts.