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a rising hub for sports education Pune is slowly but steadily becoming a hub for sports management courses. With Australia’s Deakin University being the latest entrant in the city, TGS Life takes a look at four institutes that offer offbeat, sporty career options
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Entertainment
Ali’s India Tribute video for Paul Walker Ali Fazal has shot a video as a part of India’s tribute to Paul Walker in English and Hindi. The video will release on Youtube by Sony Music. The video is truly a tribute to a legend who was taken too soon.
Sarah learning a new Instrument for passion of music Sarah Jane Dias who has received lot of compliments for her debut song “Forgot To Be Me” has taken up yet another hobby. She is undergoing training to learn acoustic guitar.
Diva in the making Mannara Chopra who made her Bollywood debut with ‘Zid’ last year talks about the advantages of having a superstar in the family and more
By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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ollywood’s new entrant in the Chopra club Mannara Chopra is biding her time. The actress, who happens to be Priyanka Chopra’s cousin, made her debut last year with Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Zid’ and has since got a few offers. Though the film didn’t do well at the box office, her portrayal of an obsessive lover was appreciated by the audience. Mannara says she had bagged the opportunity because of her own talent and not for her superstar cousin Priyanka. “I was adamant to do a Hindi film and thus went on giving auditions. I don’t think anyone will give me a film just because I am Priyanka’s sister. I got selected and was judged on the basis of my talent,” she says. Her original name being Barbie Handa, she started her career in modeling. She has done about 13 commercials, three of them with Priyanka Chopra. “I have been lucky to get good modeling offers. To get into the industry I thought of having a screen name. I discussed
This complex actor is a mama’s boy! At 36, Gulshan Devaiah might play meaty characters on screen but he still takes advice from his mom on financial matters
By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath @shetty_anjali
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he actor apologises profusely for not standing up to greet us. He is suffering from a severe backache, so Gulshan Devaiah has been advised to keep his movement limited. Yet, the Hunterrr actor was in the city for a private event. As it turns out, Pune is Gulshan’s favourite city so he doesn’t miss a chance to drop in. “I absolutely love Pune for two reasons — my film Hunterrr was extensively shot here and, more importantly, I fell in love with my wife in Koregaon Park’s lane number four,” smiles Gulshan as he sips on extra-strong cappuccino. A fashion design graduate, Gulshan always wanted to be an actor so he packed his bags and moved to Mumbai. He knew it was not going to be easy and he was prepared for the ordeal. “I knew I had to be patient. I have always held a simple thought, ‘Wait for it to come to you’. If I became desperate I would end up doing some shitty stuff. Even today, I consciously avoid repeating myself. After playing KC in Shaitaan, I had numerous offers for similar roles. Everyone wanted me to play a drug addict or someone with a funky hairstyle,” says the actor, who believes
that people should want to work with him rather than him begging for work. Gulshan is married to the beautiful, Greek actor Kalliroi Tziafeta. Kalliroi and Gulshan met in Lucknow but fell in love over two days in Pune. She is currently seen in Mahakumbh on Star TV. “We discuss work but I take decisions on my own. She only helped me make a decision about Ram Leela. I was warned against working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali but my wife sensed that the film would do wonders for me and the rest is history.” Cabaret, Love Affair, Ishq Uncensored, Candy Flip and Junooniyat are his upcoming projects. “I am a complex person. I am not very easy to understand. I do things in phases. So, for a while I will enjoy swimming, then cooking will interest me. I love shopping, to the extent that it is almost like my hobby.” Gulshan is an only child and his success in Bollywood hasn’t made his parents treat him any differently. “They like to boast about my success among relatives and are proud that I am doing well in the film industry. But when I’m alone, my mother still gives me financial advice and long lectures on how and where I should invest my money,” he reveals, candidly. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
this with my family. Mannara is a Greek name, which means ‘something that shines’”. When asked if she discusses her projects with Priyanka Chopra before taking the final call, she says, “I meet people for work, but yes I always looked up to my sister and consult her before signing the film. We share a strong bond. It’s always good to take someone’s guidance. And she has been in the industry for years now, so her views are important to me, but I take the final decision”. Mannara, however, is not wary of the comparisons she will have to face with her actress cousins. “There is so much competition in the industry, why should one take it inside the family. I always have my own zone. A film takes a year or two to be made, and every Friday a new film releases, so there can’t be any competition. I compete with myself,” she said. The Dabur Amla Hair Oil ad won her an instant recognition. She has made her debut with a Telugu movie, ‘Prema Geema Jantha Nai’ which later paved way for her into Bollywood. “I have really worked hard to be where I am now. The highpoint of my career was when my performance in Zid was appreciated. Though there are tough times too, but they pass with time” she adds. So what are her upcoming projects? “Right now I am open to films of all kinds as long as I love the script and the setup. Currently, I am busy shooting for commercials. But I have a south movie and a Hindi film in the pipeline.” zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
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‘For an outsider, versatility is a must’
Actor Shiv Pandit does not have a star name or a benefactor in the Hindi film industry but that isn’t stopping him from carving his own niche
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features By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath
fun. One can’t keep thinking you are on a film shoot, since that does not bring in spontaneity. We e kept us on the edge of our had a great time because we were seat with his multi-faceted enjoying ourselves rather than just role in the movie Shaitaan. doing our jobs,” says Shiv, who Later, he impressed us with his will next be seen in Mantra along stunts in the Akshay Kumar-starrer, with Kalki Koechlin. Mantra is Boss. He made his television debut as a socio-political film set in India, a host in the first season of IPL and between the years 1983 and 2004. went on to become a screen favourite On sharing screen space with Kalki, with his role in the TV series, FIR. Shiv adds, “She is brilliant and I am Thirty-year-old Shiv Pandit is now waiting to catch her film Margarita gearing up to entertain With A Straw. I have audiences through an heard great reviews all-out comedy film, and I am sure she has titled Solid Patels. done a fabulous job.” Comedy is The film will Shiv is also excited very mark Shiv’s return about his next action difficult. I to comedy after FIR. flick 7 Hours To Go. One would assume He believes in keeping definitely that comedy is his himself busy doing comfort zone and the enjoy doing it different projects. filming of Solid Patels but it took me “For an outsider in the must have been a cake industry, versatility is walk. But Shiv begs a while to get a must. So I have to to differ, “Comedy into the zone constantly work hard is very difficult. I and not get stuck in a definitely enjoy doing mould. I know I will it but it took me a fail sometimes but I while to get into the zone. The film can’t just sit and fear that I may fail.” has a lot of dialogues and the idea is Yet, the actor is selective when to use situations to make the scene it comes to films. The content has funny. Luckily, I was working with to move him. He also believes in a great cast, which included the challenging himself with every likes of Ali Asgar and Manoj Joshi. character he plays. Does he have Working with them was definitely a plans to get behind the camera? “It confidence booster.” is a creative field and I would love As an actor, Shiv prefers to to experiment but I am still learning absorb positive vibes from co-actors and observing. I shall stick to being and play off it. He believes a film an actor for now.” hits it off well with the audience, Well, we are loving every hat when actors bond well and bounce Shiv dons but given his boyish off ideas. On the sets of Solid Patels charms we would love to see him none of the actors were bogged play a typical boy next door soon. anjali.shetty down by the idea of shooting a film. @goldensparrow.com “It was a joy ride. We were having @shetty_anjali
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pluck that string: your weekly dose of music events Retro Legendary Act
Retro Legendary Act is a 5-piece band that has been playing together for several years. RLA has made a name for them by tapping the primal essence and drama of music. Persevering beyond the mere three chord progression, this smoking combo rips through rocking, jumping and swinging tunes from the ‘70s to their latest originals. When: April 30 Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Koregaon Park
Kabira Junction Live in Concert
Kabira Junction Live in Concert is designed like a modern rock show and consists of original music compositions based on Sant Kabirdas’s philosophy rendered in various musical genres like Jazz, Fusion, Rock, Indian classical, UP folk, Punjabi Folk, Rajasthani folk, Baul etc. The artists are well known performers who have garnered fame both in India and internationally. When: April 25 Where: Dhanvantari Auditorium, Wanowrie
Saturday live
Son of ‘90s pop songer Mandar Agashe, Adi Agahse will entrall you with a live
performance this weekend. Adi will bring a variety of influences, sounds and ideas to his music. Where: The Beer Cafe, Koregaon Park When: April 25
Santorini Afterglow
Catch classic modern techno by Sian and his label Octopus at Euriska this Sunday. Sian will bring his trademark experimental DJing style to the masses via multiple outputs of explosive techno, combined with FX and loops cut on the fly. Where: Euriska, Koregaon Park When: April 26, 6pm
Jon Bon Jovi Tribute
The High Spirits Cafe in collaboration with Livewire will pay tribute the legendary Jon Bon Jovi by covering some of the classics of this American rocker. Livewire will keep you entertained with some anthems like Living on Prayer, Always, Keep The Faith to name a few. You are also welcome to sing along and make it a truly memorable evening. Where: The High Spirits Café, Koregaon Park When: April 26
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Reviews
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy
Margarita With A Straw
E-SQUARE: University Road 03:45 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 01:40 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 08:10 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 08:00 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 06:10 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 05:00 PM
E-SQUARE: University Road 11:00 AM11:30 PM City Pride: Kothrud 10:30 AM03:00 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 12:35 PM08:10 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 03:45 PM10:50 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 11:00 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 12:00 PM05:20 PM10:05 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 10:15 AM05:35 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 11:15 AM03:30 PM07:45 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 02:50 PM08:35 PM10:20 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 02:20 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 11:00 AM03:55 PM09:05 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:05 AM
Jai Ho Democracy
CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 10:30 AM08:25 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 10:45 AM06:00 PM10:40 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 09:45 AM02:50 PM07:30 PM10:40 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 03:35 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 11:00 PM
Avengers Age of Ultron (Hindi) Ashok Theater: Pimpri 12:20 PM03:20 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 09:00 AM12:00 PM03:00 PM06:00 PM09:00 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 10:00 AM03:00 PM10:00 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 09:30 AM12:35 PM03:40 PM06:45 PM10:20 PM Shri Shivaji Talkies: Talegaon 12:00 PM03:00 PM06:00 PM09:00 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:20 AM12:10 PM03:00 PM05:50 PM08:40 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 12:45 PM06:00 PM
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‘I still get pocket money’
Features
Taapsee Pannu is a restless soul and cannot keep doing the same thing for years; soon to announce a business venture
announce a business venture with my sister. I love experimenting and that is why I have to keep myself busy. I cannot see myself doing the same thing for years together.” Taapsee does not believe in making friends in the film industry or attending unnecessary social events. She has set goals but no specific time span to achieve them. By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath “I will continue in the media industry till @shetty_anjali I have explored all my options. I don’t believe in stretching beyond a point yet ressed in a Shilpa Reddy outfit, Taapsee I put in a 100 per cent in whatever I do Pannu is at ease and in a rather chirpy so right now I am learning squash. I do mood since she is happy not do things just to pass about being felicitated for her work in time. There will come the film industry. Her Tamil/Telugu I will continue a time when I will exhaust film Kanchana 2 released last week myself in films and move on to and she is thrilled about the positive in the industry something else.” reviews. Taapsee’s next releases are Interestingly, her father till I have Runningshaadi.com and Abra Ka and sister remain unaffected Dabra. After Chashme Badoor and explored all my by all the attention the actress Baby, Hindi film audiences did not options. I do receives. It is Taapsee’s get to see much of Taapsee since who gets excited and not do things mother 2014 but she promises that will overwhelmed by people’s just to pass change soon. reactions. “My father The young actor calmly poses and sister have not been time. for photographs but gets upset when affected by my popularity. photographers ask her to pose in a In fact my father yells at certain manner. “I will stand and me when I make huge give you angles. You cannot ask me to pose. I just purchases. He just cannot understand cannot do that. I will smile and be my self. You why I need to spend Rs 11,000 on click as you please,” she barks her orders. Born shoes,” laughs Taapsee. “Believe it or in a Sikh family, Taapsee went on to do films in not, I still get pocket money from dad South India although she made her Bollywood- and I have to give him an account of debut two years ago. “Films are just one part of me. how much money I spend.” I don’t think that movies are my life. I will soon anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
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Didn’t twist original story for ABCD 2: Remo D’Souza Director Remo D’Souza says his movie “ABCD 2” is based on the true life story of a ‘Fictitious Dance Academy’, and that he has not made any changes to the story as he found it “interesting” and “inspiring”. “This film is based on a true story. It’s the story of Fictitious Dance Academy from Nalasopara that went all the way from a small town to win a dance show in Las Vegas,” Remo said here. Fictitious Dance Academy, headed by Suresh and Vernon, fought out to win reality shows like “Boogie Woogie”, “India’s Got Talent 3” and also made it to the finals of World Hip Hop Championship Dance Academy in 2012. Remo said: “I didn’t twist their story much as this original story was so good and inspiring.” In “ABCD 2”, Varun Dhawan plays Suresh and did extensive rehearsals to get into Suresh’s mode of dancing. The film is a sequel to Remo’s 2013 dancebased 3D film “ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance” and also features Shraddha Kapoor, choreographer-director Prabhudheva and international dancer Lauren Gottlieb. — IANS
Akshat’s got talent
The ten-year-old shot to fame thanks to his dance moves on a television show and will soon participate in an Asia-wide talent show
By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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e tucks his gold-rimmed sunglasses in the collar of his shirt, just like his role model Salman Khan, aka Sallu Bhai, and his conversations are sprinkled with Sallu Bhai’s dialogues. Akshat Singh introduces himself as, “Sallu Bhai ka chota bhai, Akshat Bhai.” The little dancing star has attained recognition with his stint on the TV show, India’s Got Talent 5, and now he is getting ready to participate at an even bigger platform, Asia’s Got Talent. “The makers of Asia’s Got Talent saw the videos of my performance on Youtube and liked my dancing style. So they invited me to participate here,” says the little performer. The plump youngster shot to fame
all thanks to his Chota Salman act. “I participated in the television channel to show the country that a motu (chubby kid) can also dance,” he says. Akshat has taken the internet by storm by showing off his splits, vaults and backflip moves. He was also invited to the American chat show, Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he was interviewed and asked to show some of his best moves. “One of the producers on Ellen’s show saw me performing to some Salman Khan songs, and liked me. I had a lot of fun. It was exciting to go to America,” he recalls. The Bollywood superstar is more than just Akshat’s idol. “I have seen all of Sallu Bhai’s movies and I like them all, especially Dabbang. I want to work with him one day. I wish he would cast me for Dabbang 3.” The love for the actor clearly emerged from watching quite a bit of TV. Although,
Akshat claims to balance his study time and TV time quite well. “Everybody watches TV, so why won’t I? I complete my studies on time too.” Indeed, Akshat is a bright kid at school. After coming home from school he attends classes, then the afternoon is spent practicing dance, and evenings are dedicated to play. On weekends, Akshat spends most of his time watching Salman Khan films and learning his dance moves as well as dialogues. If Akshat is stressed about participating in the talent show then he isn’t one to reveal his moods. Instead, he prefers talking about the people he has met at the international show, “The competition is very tough but I have made a number of friends here. Some of them have taught me western dance moves and in return I have taught them Indian classical dance steps. I am enjoying it here.” zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
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he connect between Spain and India goes all the way back to 711 AD when Muslim troops invaded the Iberian Peninsula. The soldiers introduced the Spanish to the basics of Asian cuisine and locals amalgamated the ingredients into their own
Vegetarian Tortilla Ingredients 1 cup sliced onion 2 cups potatoes sliced 1/4 cup sooji 1/4 cup besan 1/4 cup cornflour 1/4 cup oil 2 green chillies 1 tbsp milk Garlic cloves, optional Salt, as per taste Method Fry the potatoes, garlic, green chillies and onion together. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and black pepper then add water to get a smooth batter. Add the fried ingredients and pour the batter in a pan . Roast on both sides and your tortilla is ready.
Buen apetito! Master some mouthwatering Spanish delicacies cuisine. So, many centuries later it’s only fair that you don’t suffer the jitters while attempting these recipes in your kitchen. To help you along, Jyoti Sadhwani, a resident of NIBM Road, culls out three recipes from her giant portfolio. Jyoti was born and brought up in Spain, moving to Pune only a few years ago, so evidently she has developed an expertise in all things Spanish. “I have been in-
Spanish Gazpacho Ingredients 1/2 kg hard bread 2 very ripe, large tomatoes 1 tsp sweet paprika 5-6 cloves garlic
troduced to this cuisine since my childhood. But, since I am a vegetarian, my mother and I sought options to replace the meaty ingredients. For instance, while cooking the tortilla we replace eggs with semolina and rice flour.” In fact, Jyoti also conducts Spanish cooking class from home for enthusiasts. Here are some vegetarian recipes from her cookbook: 1 large cucumber 2 glasses of water diced green and red pepper Olive oil, salt and white wine vinegar, as per taste Method Wash the tomatoes and the cucumber thoroughly and chop into squares. Peel garlic and grind to a paste along with all other ingredients. Strain into a bowl and let it cool in the fridge for two hours. Before serving, add olive oil and vinegar as per taste. Add diced green and red pepper as garnish. For extra flavor, add oregano.
PISTO MANCHEGO Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 small eggplant, diced 2 summer squash, diced 2 capsicum, diced 1/2 cup white wine 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and chopped 3 tsp freshly chopped oregano 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley 1 eggs, fried 1/4 cup grated Manchego (or mozarella)
cheese Salt and pepper, as per taste Method In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and cook for about 10 minutes, until soft. Stir in eggplant, squash and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes. Pour in white wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the wine is reduced by half. Reduce heat to low flame and add tomatoes. Let it simmer gently, for about 30 minutes, until the broth has thickened and vegetables are tender. Stir in oregano, parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowls,
top with a fried egg and sprinkle with Manchego (mozarella) cheese.
YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN Catch the Match at Deccan Harvest
Everyone is gripped with IPL Fever. Cheer for your favourite team playing on big screen at Deccan Harvest. The open lounge setting will elevate the cricket frenzy as well various food offers add to it. Unbelievable discounts on Beer Baskets and cocktail pitchers, whereas along with the delicious barbeque options you can get two mocktails on the house. When: Ongoing Where: Deccan Harvest, Magarpatta
Celebrate Maharashtrian Food Culture at Wah! Marathi Wah! Marathi wishes to preserve the centuries-long cuisine of our state. The stylish restaurant’s extensive menu comprises of Marathi dishes from five regions of the state — Konkan, Western Maharashtra, Khandesh, Vidarbha and Marathwada. You can choose from array of choices; naming a few specials are Tambda Rassa, Pandhra Rassa, Thalipeeth, Pithale, Jhunke and many
such delicacies. When: Ongoing Where: Wah! Marathi Dine N Wine, Magarpatta
Dimsum and Sizzler Festival
Enjoy the Dimsum and Sizzler Festival at Salsa. Feast on different types of dimsums such as wotip (steamed), kothe (pan fried) to popiya (deep fried) with a wide
variety with vegetarian and non-vegetarian fillings. The sizzlers available are cottage cheese shashlik, Mexican veggie, fish with oyster sauce, chicken sausages, sizzling kebabs and more. When: Till April 26 Where: Salsa, Kondhwa
Seafood Festival
Alto Vino presents a Sea Food Festival that will offer fresh aquatic flavours to its patrons. Specialties from various regions of Italy and give them a modern twist to suit the Indian taste. Showcasing the best of his creativity, Chef Christian Huber presents an extensive seafood menu which includes variety of antipasti in the form of Insalation Di marc, Tonno Fresco al sesamo, Pasta like Spaghetti fatti in casa alle vongole and Fish like Spigola Chiena, Pesce Castagna and Salmone and much more. When: Till April 30 Where: Alto-Vino, JW Marriott Hotel, Senapati Bapat Road
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Mango madness Kairi Samosa (makes 18 samosas)
Ingredients: For covering: 1/2 cup maida Salt, to taste 1 tsp oil Whole wheat flour, for dough For filling: 3/4 cup peeled and chopped potatoes 3/4 cup coarsely crushed green peas 3/4 grated raw mango 3/4 tbsp oil 1/3 cup finely chopped onions 1 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste 1/4 tsp red chilli powder Salt, to taste 3 tbsp chopped coriander Method: Sieve the flour and salt together. Transfer it in a bowl, add the oil and knead into soft dough, using enough water. Keep aside. Heat oil in a broad pan, add the onions and sautĂŠ on a medium flame until onions turn golden brown. Sprinkle a little water, if required. Add potatoes and green peas, raw mango, mix well and cook on medium flame, till the potatoes are soft, while stirring at regular intervals. Sprinkle little water, if required. Add ginger-green chilli paste, red chilli powder, salt and mix well. Cover and cook on a slow flame for five minutes or until the vegetables are cooked. Remove from the flame, add the coriander and mix well. Cool slightly and divide the filling into 18 equal portions. Keep aside. Roll each portion of the dough into thin, triangular shapes. Put the potato mixture in the middle of the rolled dough. Apply water on the edges of the triangle. Fold one side of the over the other and seal the edges. Heat oil in a kadhai and deep-fry a few samosas at a time on a medium flame till they turn crisp and golden brown in colour from all sides. Drain on an absorbent paper and serve hot with mint chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. (Recipe courtesy: Khandani Rajdhani)
Fruity Falafel Burgers (makes four patties) Ingredients: 3/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs 1 can chickpeas, drained 1 medium-sized red onion 1 T mango puree or fresh mango 1/4 cup fresh coriander/cilantro A few sprigs of fresh parsley 1 t chili powder 1 t garlic powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 T lemon or lime juice 1 t lemon zest 1 t coconut or olive oil 3/4 t baking soda Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Not that you need a reason to relish the king of fruits, this time of the year. Apart from glorious and traditional recipes, relish mangoes in these different avatars By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath @shetty_anjali
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he market is finally flooded with mangoes. Although not all of us may be able to afford the Alphonso. So, here’s a list of recipes that will help you relish the flavour of mangoes. Quick Service Restaurants, or QSRs, are catching up on the trend and are including the fruit on their menus in a big way. Royal treats like Mango Jalebi, Mango Dal Dhokli, Raw Mango Samosa and Mango Pulao are squeezing their way into restaurant menus, while for those willing to experiment, there are Fruity Falafel Burgers and Mangoritas. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
Mango Avocado Salsa Tastes best with Blackened Dusted Snapper Ingredients Blackened Seasoning
Method: Whizz some gluten-free crackers in the blender to make breadcrumbs. Add the onion, chickpeas, mango, fresh herbs, spices, baking soda, lemon zest and oil to a food processor and pulse to combine. If you like a chunkier texture, be careful not to over process, or process individual components separately then combine in a mixing bowl. Add half the breadcrumbs and lemon juice and mix. Depending on the consistency you get you may want to add more breadcrumbs or leave as is. Taste test and adjust seasonings if you so wish. Shape into patties and bake on a greased tray at around 250 C for 2025 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping once in between. Serve with a side of sweet potato fries and mango and avocado salad. (Recipe courtesy: Falafels)
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Mangorita
Ingredients 2 jiggers tequila 1 jigger triple sec liqueur 1 jigger fresh lime juice 1 mango - peeled, seeded, and sliced 4 ice cubes 1/4 cup mango nectar Method In a blender, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, mango, and ice. Blend until ice is crushed finely. Sweeten with mango nectar, as per your taste.
Sweet Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dry thyme, dry oregano, salt, pepper, red snapper filet Mango Avocado Salsa: Mango, avocado, lime, vinegar, olive oil, red onion, salt and ground black pepper Method For Blackened Red Snapper: Combine all the dry mix and rub snapper filet. Let stand for 5 minute. Pan sear the fillet till caramelised, flip filet and finish cooking in the oven for around 12 minute or until tender and cooked through. Mango Avocado Salsa: In a large serving bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in oil. Toss in mangoes, avocado and red onion. Bring the stock to a boil and stir in rice and butter. Return to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes without removing the lid. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fold rice and beans gently together and transfer to a serving dish. Put the rice and bean in centre of serving plate, top with snapper and smear mango avocado salsa on fish and some on the plate. Garnish with cilantro & lime. (Recipe courtesy: Cafe Mangii)
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THRILL OF DRIVING
Primordial coupe
Mercedes thinks a diesel motor will enhance the CLS’ appeal. Abhay Verma drives it Specification: Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI
PHOTOGRAPHY: GAURAV S THOMBRE
Engine In-line 4-cyl, 2143cc Transmission 7G Tronic Plus Power 204bhp @ 3800rpm Torque 500Nm @ 1600rpm Weight 1850kg 0-100kmph 8.2sec Top speed 250kmph (limited) Price `76.5 lakh ex-Delhi
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he Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a sexy looking four-door coupe, with an eyecatching design that got you noticed. It originally came with a 300bhp V6 petrol motor to help things along. Mercedes-Benz has now married that svelte design to its mainstream motor – the 2.1-litre four-pot diesel. The CLS has always been upmarket, and tands at a cusp where luxury meets sportiness and its design reflects that persona well, thanks to its coupe-like stance. It is strictly a four-seater, so practicality isn’t exactly its forte, but being stylish is. Mercedes thinks a smaller diesel motor and a better price will help boost its appeal as a fashionable four-door coupe that’s also relatively affordable to live with. For 2015, the CLS-Class has been given a mid-life facelift to bring it in line with the newer Mercs. This was the very car that spawned the four-door coupe segment, and it continues to be a looker with its stunning design. The dark blue hue of our test car didn’t seem to do justice to the design though, and a brighter colour would perhaps have enhanced its sexiness. The all-LED headlights dominate the front end, with the snout-like grille inspired by the SLS AMG sitting in between. The grille also gets the diamond mesh from the A-Class and CLA which adds to its stylishness. The headlights look nice, and pack in some serious
tech to offer an ample spread of light in the diesel may be 100 horses down on that V6 dark, without blinding oncoming cars. The petrol the CLS was sold with earlier, but rear hasn’t changed much and continues to 500Nm of torque ensures the CLS 250 CDI is look aggressive and sporty, as a coupe’s derriere no slouch. Acceleration is brisk, and the CLS ought to. managed to hit the The cabin design ton in 8.2 seconds has a classy and from standstill in our upscale feel one would VBOX test. expect from a luxury Sustaining car like the CLS. speeds is never an The dashboard has a issue, and the CLS nice mix of retro and should be a great modern cues with lots car for driving long of wood and brushed distances. The V6 metal finishes all diesel from the E round that lend it a 350 CDI would luxurious feel. The perhaps have been a older screen has better match for the made way for a larger, CLS with its kind crisper 8-inch unit of performance, mounted on top of the besides being silkier dash, like virtually every recent Merc. It also in feel. The air suspension is adept at soaking offers more than before apart from getting the in undulations, and the plush ride quality updated COMAND system. There’s internet is truly noteworthy as the car maintains its connectivity via your paired smartphone, composure at speeds. Switching to sport mode navigation and a 360-degree camera that makes it tauter to aid handling when driving works well in letting you park, projecting a enthusiastically, while the steering wheel feels virtual image of the car and the surroundings perfectly weighted and offers good feedback. on the screen. You could also stream music Given its length, the CLS isn’t the quickest off the internet, and enjoy the same on the car around fast bends but then that’s not what 14 speakers of the Harman Kardon system. this car was really meant for. It was meant The cabin feels luxurious, while the rear seat to pamper occupants with great comfort and ensures its occupants are cosy though the luxury, and the CLS 250 CDI does that with sloping roofline does intrude into rear head aplomb. room. the CLS 250 CDI will easily stand out So what’s it like from behind the wheel? in the parking lot of a five-star hotel, a place The 2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel does duty in that’s usually crammed with high end cars. several Mercs, but it felt the smoothest in the It’s a looker, the CLS 250 CDI, and with a CLS. There’s barely any hint of a diesel engine four-pot diesel under the hood, it’s also a lot being under the hood at low speeds and it only easier to live with now, while offering decent feels more refined as speeds build up. The performance to those who enjoy driving. It engine is mated to Mercedes’ 7G isn’t the most practical four-seater TRONIC PLUS transmission around with that sloping roof that’s best left in auto, though but is certainly one of the most Verdict there are steering mounted stylish ones, and one that + Improved paddle shift levers at your will ensure you get noticed. performance, style, disposal. There’s sport And in our opinion, the handling, interiors mode as well, but with sticker price of `76.5 lakh - Ride is stiff, lazy just a four-cylinder diesel ex-showroom is not bad gearbox, cramped rear under the hood, sensory at all for the panache it quarters feel does not change much. offers. With 204bhp on offer, the abhay@evo.in TOD rating ;;;34
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Specification: Volvo S60 D4 R-Design Engine In-line, 4-cyl, 1984cc diesel Power 179bhp @ 3800rpm Torque 400Nm @ 1500-2750rpm Kerb Weight NA 0-100kmph 8.5 seconds (est) Top speed 215kmph (claimed) Price `40.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
he first time I wallet-friendly fourdrove a Volvo S60, cylinder diesel. it had the nice T5 The R-Design petrol engine under the package on this S60 hood and was coated in (new for 2015 with a particularly pleasing lots of sportier changes shade of orange. I’d never all round) enhances seen a press car, or for that the handsome saloon’s matter any saloon in India visual appeal further. in that colour, and it set The blue colour the tone for a car we all seemed to attract a fell in love with. lot of attention on the Now we have here this blue car road too. Pulling into the New Delhi which, despite the blazing heat, has Taj Ambassador premises, I was got me and more importantly, pleasantly surprised when our ace photographer Gaurav the valet parking attendant Verdict all excited. But before you spontaneously remarked, + Styling, that get too excited, this is “Sir, the colour of your not a motorsport-derived car is lovely.” I smiled my colour!, interior Polestar edition (Polestar thanks in return. - Only front wheel is to Volvo what AMG It’s difficult not drive is to Mercedes and the to admire the Volvo’s TOD rating M Division is to BMW). Scandinavian design. The ;;;34 It gets the same shade of sleek lines and sporty, lowblue, officially called ‘Rebel slung stance are pleasing, Blue’, but under the hood is the the R-Design package
accentuating the appeal with its subtleties like a matte black grille, 18-inch matte black, diamond cut wheels, satin finished mirrors in silver and twin exhausts with the rear diffuser. Inside, it gets a new 3-spoke leather clad steering wheel, an all-black theme with black seats and lots of R-Design badges. The seats are easily the best in class, bettering the competition with their comfort and soft, plush feel. The centre console continues with the floating theme, though it looks busy with a lot of buttons and there’s a lot of functionality thrown in, just like the rival German cars. The 7-inch display offers navigation and lets you connect to the internet, while the all-digital instrument cluster allows you to choose from three themes like before. The S60 also gets an uprated version of the D4, Volvo’s fourcylinder diesel motor producing 179bhp along with a healthy 400Nm of torque. Subjectively, performance feels better than before. The new eight-speed transmission feels slick, shifting gears discreetly, though I did feel one too many jerks while using the paddles. The engine feels smooth without much clatter at low revs, and
is barely audible at speeds as the transmission optimises gear changes to that effect. The S60 is a nice, engaging car to drive, and the only fly in the ointment is the front-wheel drive. There’s a bit of torque steer when taking off from standstill, but it never gets worrisome. The 235/40 R18 tyres offer good grip, with a fine balance between ride and handling. This is a Volvo, a brand known to make some of the safest cars, and the S60 comes with an array of driver aids including City Safety, where even if you are distracted, the car will brake automatically if it senses an impending accident. And if India had any lane discipline, we could use the Lane Departure Warning. It even has a water repellent coating on the side windows for better visibility in the rains. Given what the S60 is and what it brings to the table, it is a bit surprising that we don’t see too many on the road. Especially since the R-Design variant you see here retails at `40.25 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi, which is in the same ballpark as the top variants of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and MercedesBenz C-Class. abhay@evo.in
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Features
Pune
a rising hub for sports education
Bharat FC team during a practice session
Pune is slowly but steadily becoming a hub for sports management courses. With Australia’s Deakin University being the latest entrant in the city, TGS Life takes a look at four institutes that offer offbeat, sporty career options By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath & Ashish Phadnis @shetty_anjali @phadnis_ashish
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few years ago, a career in sports would have been considered a pipe dream, despite national icons such as Sachin Tendulkar having made a go of it. There would have been little support forthcoming from peers or family, as is usually the case even today. However, you don’t have to have the potential to be the world’s best batsman to have a career in sports. The mushrooming of sports management institutes is an indicator that India is opening up to the idea of a career in sports. Following suit is Pune. A few weeks ago, Pune was introduced to Deakin University, Australia through the Rajasthan Royals IPL team. The university will be the Royals’ official Sports Education Partner during the upcoming Indian Premier League 2015. Mike Ewing, professor, Deakin University elaborates, “Career opportunities in sport management have expanded considerably in the past ten years. Sports includ-
ing Australian Rules football, basketball, cricket, tennis and golf, plus national and state sporting organisations all require professionally trained and academically qualified people to work for them.” It’s curious how a career in sports isn’t taken seriously in our country where cricket attracts religious fervour. Parents’ constant refrain will be, ‘there is no money or future in it’. Providing a platform for aspiring sportsmen and just about anyone interested in sports are Deakin University, the Institute of Sports Science and Technology, the Abhijit Kadam Football Development Centre (AKFDC) and the College of events and media management. Former cricketer, Rahul Dravid says, “Indian landscape is changing with regards to sports and careers in it. I think we should look at this as an opportunity to get exposure to the sport. We can get back knowledge and utilise it in our country.” Kuldeep Gaikwad, director, AKFDC adds, “Pune is fast becoming a hub for sports as a career. We at AKFDC have tied up with the best in the world to provide a platform for aspiring players and coaches.”
Pune FC team practicing on field
Institute of Sports Science and Technology (ISST) To provide a launchpad for those who wish to make a career in sports-related fields, Vipul and Ujwala Lunawat formed the Institute of Sports Science and Technology (ISST), under the leadership of former dean of Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2008. The institute, situated at Karve road, offers various professional courses in sports management and allied sports and fitness education, to develop athletes, managers and other sport-support staff. ISST mainly offers distance education courses such as the Distance Masters Programme in Sports Management (DMPSM), Distance Diploma in Sports Management (DDSM), Distance Diploma in Sports Sciences (DDSS), Distance Diploma in Sports & Exercise Psychology (DDSEP) and Distance Diploma in Sports & Exercise Nutrition (DCSEN) along with classroom course like the
post graduate diploma in sports management. The course duration is between six months to one year. All courses at ISST have student accreditation status from the International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA), Chicago, USA. ISST have also tied up with VMax Sports & Fitness, Gold’s Gym and Kaveri Sports Centre, Erandwane to run a sports academy. Students are offered internships in Gun for Glory Shooting Academy, Pune, Lakshya, sports NGS in Pune , Sports Mechanics, Chennai, Della Adventures, Lonavala, Percept D’Mark, Mumbai, Rhiti Sports, New Delhi and Mumbai and Pune Football Club (PFC). They are also forming a adventure academy in Igatpuri, Nashik. In 2010, ISST also started Pune Cyber Gaming (PCG) to promote e-sports, which is a fast growing sport segment internationally.
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Features Umpires, referees and coaches
Nigel Quiency demonstrating the game to students of AKFDC
Abhijit Kadam Football Development Centre Bharati Vidyapeeth is another educational institute making strides in sports education. Together with Liverpool FC – the most successful football club in the history of English football, the FA - English football’s governing body and UK-based company KickWorldwide, they’ve established Abhijit Kadam Football Development Centre. The idea was to create professional International Coaches, Sports Science and Management professionals in India and to identify future international playing talent as well. Students at the Centre can choose from several sports-based and career-oriented professional coaching courses, which have been designed in consultation with leading UK-based educational institutions. The courses on offer include Coaching, Refereeing, Sports Science, Sports Turf Technology and Football Industry Management. While most of the curriculum will be delivered on the Pune campus, students here will be
Sandesh Bhoite
offered the chance to complete a part of their course in the UK with affiliated institutions. On offer is the FA International Foundation Refereeing Course. It is taught by international faculty, who will be travelling down to The AKFDC, Pune to conduct these courses. Anyone completing the course in India will be recognised as a qualified referee in England and as such will be able to take up the whistle immediately. Alumnus speak: Sandesh Bhoite,
36, coach, Deccan Rovers “I walk into my job space with track pants and a t-shirt. What more could I ask for?” quips Sandesh, who completed FA Course 1 and 2 from AFKDC. “The course taught me how a coach should be able to develop a player from the grassroot level. Unfortunately, in India, football is not given much regard. The reason being lack of good coaches. So, we need good coaches to get good players.” Sandesh has been coaching the Deccan Rovers for two years now. “When you are in such an interesting field you get to live your passion. We don’t get bored. There is a routine and things are planned, yet it is exciting.” Sandesh adds that coaching is a well-paid job and you can live a satisfactory lifestyle. “As you grow in the field, you end up making more money. I cannot put a bracket or slab on how much you can earn. But it is definitely a great platform to experiment with.”
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY The global focus on sport participation and active lifestyles also highlights the importance of exercise to modern health. Deakin’s sport and exercise courses offer career variety, exposure to groundbreaking research and a network of graduates already working in the industry. Physical attendance is not a must to pursue courses. You can apply for their courses online and complete them in a stipulated period. “We have digital education which we call cloud education. Here, we do not differentiate between offline and online students,” shared Jane den Hollander, vice chancellor and president, Deakin University, Australia. In addition, there is a need for qualified people to manage sports facilities at the local level as well as for national and international competitions. Deakin’s Master of Business (Sport Management) develops a comprehensive understanding of the integration of business disciplines in the effective management of sport and the leadership to provide effective management and direction to sporting organisations . Deakin’s Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) provides the skills needed for graduates to effectively manage sport organisations regardless of the context
of its business. For example, a Deakin graduate will be job-ready for work in sport events, professional sport, community sport, the sporting goods industry, as well as in government sectors involved in sport. The ability to apply management and marketing theories and business principles generally within a leisure framework is a core feature of the degree. An honours year is available upon completion of this degree. Alumnus speak: Matt Bolitho, Sports Management graduate, employed at IER PTY LTD “I did legal studies, business management, accounting and economics at school and the sports side partnered up well – it was my perfect match. We did a lot that translated into real-life situations and it was really important to know that what I was learning I could definitely apply.” Matt completed three internships during his course and benefited from all three, particularly enjoying his stint with Water Polo Australia. He absolutely loves his job and urges others to make the most of their opportunities.
Several sports associations like Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), Maharashtra State Basketball Association (MSBA) and the Pune District Football Association conduct regular seminars and exams to produce qualified referees, umpires and coaches. Many aspiring youth have taken these courses and are now working full-time in various academies in city. “Last year, we conducted a level I coaching camp in Pune. The International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) coaching instructor guided 20 coaches in Pune. On-court practical sessions along with theoretical sessions were part of this camp. Now we are taking one step ahead and will conduct a level II camp this year,” says MSBA treasurer Lalit Nahata. Apart from coaches and umpires, technical officials for sports are also in demand. “The city has gained a good reputation in technical fields too. Half of the Indian badminton officials who officiate in international level tournaments come from Pune. This is a big achievement,” said Pune District Metropolitan Badminton Association secretary Uday Sane.
COEM College of Event Management (COEM) was founded in 2004 and along with event management and mass communication courses, they offer various full and part time sports management courses. They include a Post Graduate Master Level Program, advanced diploma, intermediate diploma and part time certificate courses in sports management. COEM’s School of Sports Management operates from their Koregaon Park Campus, while classes are conducted at both Koregaon and Prabhat road campuses. As per the COEM website, their courses cover sports development, coaching, media and PR. Apart from mainstream sports such as cricket, football, boxing and hockey, their students have worked on sports events as diverse as motorcross, watersports, women’s rugby and paragliding.
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This dancer’s story will amaze you Battling all sorts of odds, Prerna Sahane has achieved what no one thought she could. Hers is a story of determination and inspiration By Barnalee Handique @barnalee
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rerna Sahane’s mudras and enchanting smile speak a thousand words. Her eyes are fixed on her guru, Shumita Mahajan, as she follows every move-
ment, as directed. Throughout the rehearsal for the solo performance, Prerna does not miss a single beat. Prerna can neither speak nor hear since birth yet, at a very young age, she would dance when she saw Bollywood songs. Her mother, Ujwala Dixit, knew Prerna had the talent, but didn’t know how to go about nurturing it. A performance, in the school where Ujwala taught, gave her an idea. Impressed by a student’s dance recital, the teacher enquired about her teacher and the student guided Ujwala to her guru, Shumita Mahajan, who has been training dancers in Bharat Natyam since the last 25 years. Shumita was reluctant at first,
but accepted Prerna as a student when she was only eight years old. She ensured Prerna practised with all the other students. For months, Prerna would only practice simple steps like tapping her feet but since she was a keen learner, the young girl watched other students practice and followed them. Shumita was convinced that Prerna would lose interest within a year and would leave. But Prerna proved her teacher wrong. She was very passionate about dance and never missed her classes. Everyday, Prerna’s father, Keshav, would drop and collect her from the dance class. Eventually, an incident changed the Shumita’s perspective towards her
guru for good. “We were practicing for a performance and the countdown had already begun. My students were not up to the mark even after repeated sessions. Angry and frustrated, I asked my students to leave. The students were agitated, some were even crying. After they left, Prerna approached me and enquired what had gone wrong? When I explained to her what the problem was, she performed the same sequence so well, that I was emotionally moved. I realised that I had been neglecting her all this while.” The challenge triggered Shumita and she decided to devote extra time towards Prerna. No doubt, the young dancer needed extra time to learn the steps, but she
was a patient learner. It took her 16 years to complete her course and she participated in her public, on-stage graduation in 2002. It has been 22 years since then and Shumita has introduced numerous new concepts while teaching Prerna. She has even learned the sign language from Ujwala to communicate with Prerna. In fact, sometimes when it becomes impossible to make her understand, Ujwala had to be called in explain certain concepts to the young girl. For Prerna, eye contact was very important. “When I first made her wear the ghungroos, she had no control over it. Gradually, she understood the vibration and it became easier for her to follow taal. While performing, the guru is supposed to sit on the side of the stage, but for Prerna I sit in the pit so that she can watch my eyes,” explains Shumita. When Prerna performs, special lighting arrangements are made and when a certain colour of light blinks or changes, the dancer knows that she has to change her pose. Last year, Prerna got married and right now she is preparing for her Visharad, or second-year, exams in dance. Her dream is to become a professional dancer soon. barnalee.handique @goldensparrow.com
She hasn’t trained to be a filmmaker but that hasn’t stopped Mrunalini Bhosle from commanding the camera to fulfill her wishes
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ocumentary and feature filmmaker, Mrunalini Bhosle is busy creating a marketing strategy for her latest film, Kapus Kondyachi Goshta. The film is nearly a year old and has toured international film festivals, however, hasn’t released in India yet. She was keen on gathering feedback from an international audience before showcasing her work in India. In fact, on the basis of its merit, the movie even made it to the Oscars this year, in the open category. While shooting for a documentary in Vidharba, Mrunalini came across three sisters and their story inspired the filmmaker to make a movie. Kapus Kondyachi Goshta, therefore, portrays how women can achieve anything if they set their mind on it. It also deals with the topic of sexual and mental harassment that a woman has to deal with. Kapus Kondyachi Goshta is Mrunalini’s first feature film. She has made over 50 agriculture-related documentaries and has won many national, and international,
awards. She has also won the President’s Award for her documentary on organic farming. The documentaries are made in Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati. Soon, they will be translated for the benefit of farmers in South India. But Mrunalini’s journey into the world of films is quite interesting. “I have never watched a movie in my life. I never thought that I will get into movie making. I was happy assisting my husband as he worked on the agriculture magazine, Baliraja. We would discuss various issues related to agriculture. The magazine was widely accepted in the farmer’s community and we received a positive response. Farmers often visited our office with queries. Time and again, they would request us to create videos to help understand a subject better,” reveals the 45-year-old. Though reluctant at first, Mrunalini decided to give it a try after attending a 10-day crash course in videography. Initially, the documentaries were made on a trial and error basis but they informed farmers about various crops, how a particular crop would have to be nurtured, and pesticides that must be avoided. Through
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Making films for the farmers
these informative documentaries, Mrunalini wanted to reach out to the grass root levels of the farming community. While working on the documentaries, the filmmaker also consults scientists, NRC, Agricultural University and other agricultural specialists before scripting a film. After gathering information about a particular crop, her team helps collate the matter. It takes about eight months to a year to complete filming a documentary. Mrunalini explains,“Every crop has a different cycle. There are seven stages of farming and we have to film all the different aspects. For that, we have to visit the
site four to five times in a year.” The aim of creating the documentaries, Mrunalini says, is that they should help farmers understand the need for new practices in cultivation. The filmmaker usually funds her films herself — a single documentary costs about `3 lakhs. The documentaries are available for `99, per CD. Mrunalini’s future plans include making more feature films and launching an agricultural channel. Infact, she has already finalised two scripts and will start shooting soon after the launch of Kapus Kondyachi Goshta. feedback.tgs@goldensparrow.com
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Why bother with canvas when you have an entire wall
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This young artist is an English Literature student but she’d rather paint, than read the writing on the wall
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he tribal art-inspired wall painting created by 19-yearold Kasturi Divakar at a residence in Chandni Chowk is quirky and interesting. A variety of tribal motifs in different colours converge on the 30 ft by 9 ft wall. When she was given the assignment, Kasturi took a while choosing the right design. She had many ideas in her mind but she finally decided to go with the tribal art design. Completing the large-format painting took a couple of weeks since the designs had to be stencilled onto the wall and then coloured. It might seem like a rather cumbersome process to most, but painting walls gives the young artist a different thrill. Kasturi says that she answer a yearning when she gets down to painting a wall, “I have an inexplicable urge to paint on walls. It is not like sketching or painting on a canvas. It is challenging to paint huge walls as it needs intense concentration and attention.” The painting, at the Chandni Chowk home, was created using a water-based commercial wall paints which are similar to acrylic colours. It took about three weeks to complete the painting. For Kasturi, painting is akin to praying -- the first stroke of the brush is like the first word spoken, making a lasting im-
pression that cannot be taken back. Each coat thereafter is sys- and myself. Eventually, there comes a time, when it is difficult to tematically applied; patience and concentration are required to differentiate between me and the painting.” complete each piece of work. The English Literature student, In most of her paintings, Kasturi uses different colours and from Fergusson College, started painting when she was still textures to give expression to her moods and feelings. She in school. Not surprisingly, as her father is also an artist does not follow a set style. “I usually start with one colour and it becomes another by layering -- cobalt blue and Kasturi learned the basics by watching her father may become turn into burnt brown. I mix and match paint. Initially, she dabbled with various mediums Art shades, which are visually and texturally appealing like oil, water colour and acrylic but finally opted to the eye. Mostly, it depends on the particular subfor acrylic as the colours flow easily and it is easier corner ject and ambience. For instance, if I am painting an to compose using the medium. Besides, Kasturi also abstract on tribal art, I use contrasting earthen hues,” loves to work on charcoal sketches. Kasturi shares as the amazingly wide spectrum of colours She is also into abstract art. “These paintings just in her works catches your eye. Kasturi is also a sculptor and happen. An idea germinates and I put it on canvas. It may start with a single dot, which takes shape with different brush mural artist. Currently, however, she is busy with the many wall strokes. The moment I put another colour, it talks to me. The painting offers on hand. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com painting grows and so does the dialogue between the painting
‘I want to be the Stephen King of Indian fiction’ For author, columnist, ad film director and National Award winner, Madhuri Banerjee, writing is like climbing to the highest peak in the Himalayas By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath @shetty_anjali
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great writer not only writes what is known but what is observed and interpreted from an experience. Author, columnist and ad film director Madhuri Banerjee’s writing conforms with this observation. Her books are a work of pop-fiction that feature identifiable characters. Madhuri claims her latest book, My Clingy Girlfriend, has been declared a success. The book’s readers might find it interesting that its story is based on a true incident. “In a casual chat, a
friend shared how his girlfriend does not allow him to go for night-outs with his guy friends. His girlfriend would tag along if he did go out and hence the guy lost most of his friends. I was amused by his saga and spoke to my girl friends about it. That is when I found there are many such women, who believe that just because they are a couple everything has to be done together. I researched the subject and spoke to many men. I threw in all these instances and put the book together,” says the 40-year-old author. According to the author, most of her women readers too have enjoyed reading the book and haven’t been
offended. “I have truly attempted humour and kept it fictional although most of the incidents are based on true stories. My books do mirror society but they also reflect my imagination. Every word is funny and irreverent from the book’s lead character, Obrokranti’s point of view,” says Banerjee, who is not influenced or inspired by anyone. She believes she has her own tone and style of writing. Although, most books by the author seem like chick-lit, Banerjee has high hopes about her future. She compares herself to the American, pop-fiction writer, Stephen King. “I want to be the Stephen King of Indi-
an fiction. I want to be able to write as prolifically as he has been able to. I would like to be compared to no one else but him. The range of topics he has been able to write on has been great and that is the range I hope I am able to achieve too,” she says. Even so the author does go through moments of doubt when she wishes she could change certain as-
pects of her books. “If I had to change anything it would be Advantage Love. I would like to make it slightly more political and date it back to the 90s but my publishers wanted a love story based in today’s time. I am pretty happy with the sales, criticism and writing in the rest of the books.” Banerjee is now venturing into television but can’t reveal much till the production house does not make an official announcement. “I am not here to be a time-bound success. We are all taught to write what you know in creative writing classes. Many authors turn their first books very autobiographical and the book does well because it is true and honest. Then the commercial aspect starts creeping in and then you try to figure out on how much more you can draw from my own life. But that is where you will go wrong, a lot lies in imagination and how you tell a great story. Go beyond what you know,” advises the author. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
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Dancers Rujuta Soman and Vaibhav Arekar would be portraying two acts through the medium of dance. A choreographed piece on Rajhansa - Black Swan and Trayyanta will be presented to the audience. When: April 25 Where: Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Natyagruha KOREGAON PARK
Funny Side Up ‘Reflection’ Art Exhibition of paintings as a tribute to Raja Ravi Verma Shri Sachin Nath a well-known artists is holding an Art exhibition called ‘Reflection’ (Pratibimb) in the memory of renowned artist Shri Raja Ravi Varma’s birth anniversary. Exhibition includes the beautiful paintings drawn by Sumana Nath De, Gopal Pardeshi, Ganesh Bhakti, Sachin Nath,Meenal Patel, Capt. Prem Goswami, Padma Narula and others ex students of Sachin Nath art school. When: till 10 May Where: Sachin Nath’s Art Studio, Mundhwa
Euriska’s Funny Side Up Wednesday is back with a comedy act by Jaideep Singh Juneja and Angad Singh Ranyal. Euriska is back with your weekly dose of fun and laughter. Get ready for an evening of insane humour. Watch ‘Santa and Banta - Sardar Special’ as they narrate their funny tales and tickle your funny bones. Live comedy and beers, it doesn’t get any better! When: 29 April Where: Euriska KALYANI NAGAR
Discover the Master Chefs of future Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar has organized a fun Master class for the little ones where budding
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Simorgh and Nidravatwam Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir is hosting the screening of two plays, Simorgh by Motley Theater and Nidravatwam by Adishakti. Simorgh is an adaption of the ancient Persian poem by poet Fariduddin by the same name. A scene from the play will be present which is yet to be completed. When: April 27 Where: Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir
Superman of Malegaon
Lost The Plot is screening Supermen of Malegaon. Malegaon, a small town tucked away near the heart of India geographically, is fraught with communal tension and under severe economic depression. To escape the harsh reality of their world, its people seek refuge in the fantastical world of cinema. When: April 29 Where: Seasons, An Apartment Hotel
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Watch Love in India, a documentary film by Q. Based on a search for the roots of romance and the eternal flame of love, the film is a passionate look at the way passion is perceived in India. It is a personal film, designed with fragments of the romance between the filmmaker and his girlfriend. When: April 25 Where: The Loft, Camp
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Meet a third-gen coppersmith
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City Celeb Chati Name: Siddharth Haldipur Profession: Musician Three words to describe me: Passionate, Human and Active I love my job because: Creativity connects me to the unknown Best advice I’ve received: Believe in your instincts When buying something, the first thing that catches my eye is: The unreasonable money I give out What’s your inner animal? The tiger The first thing you notice about an attractive person: An honest and genuine smile The perfect start to a day is: Waking up to see my loved ones Your current four-wheeler: The Vento (vw) Your fitness regimen: Stretches and walking Your food indulgence: Sizzlers and homemade food Books by your bedside: The Silkworm, Hi fi in Bollywood, The list is too long The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: The Sangeet-Siddharth page on Facebook and news on our soon to be released film Ruun. Your favourite city: Don’t like cities. I prefer towns in the mountains and hill stations Ideal holiday: Any mountain is ideal as long as my wife is besides me (As told to Anjali Shetty-Shirsath)
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Tambat Ali is known for its coppersmiths, who settled in the area nearly 250 years ago during the reign of the Peshwas
or from Mumbai, at approximately Rs 650, per kg. These sheets are shaped into urns, pots and pans. Outside Photpade’s home are stone moulds with particular measurements. So, if one wants an urn of a particular size, the coppersmith uses the mould of the same size. He later takes it to the smithy and joins different parts together. The final stages involve polishing and hammering designs into his creation. By Barnalee Handique It takes about one or two days to complete a @barnalee big urn. Pothpade is very confident of his skill set, he remarks, rather nonchalantly, “Give me a On both sides of this tiny alley stand houses sketch of the design you require and I will make and small wadas in urgent need of repair. All an exact replica of it in a day.” around the neighbourhood, coppersmiths diliAt his place, there are urns in various shapes gently go about their task. and sizes, kitchen, as well as utensils used for In a tiny lane opposite his home, we meet Subdifferent religious purposes. An urn can weigh hash Potphade. Under the shade of a tree, the between 8 kg to 10 kg. For every kg, Pothphade 60-year-old is steadily hammering designs into charges Rs 700. He earns between Rs 8,000 to a shiny copper urn. When we approach him, he Rs 10,000 a month. “These days these copper glances quickly toward us then fervently conitems are not in much demand. Even customtinues hammering the metal. ers, who want them, prefer to buy Pothphade is a third generation copper utensils from bigger stores in tambat, or coppersmith. Around 120 the city. It is because they do not know years ago, his grandfather started the the difference between our work and smithy in the area. His father Mahadeo unekar factory-made utensils. There is always Maruti followed in the steps of his a difference in weight. The products grandfather. “I began helping my fawe make last a lifetime,” explains ther when I was a 13-year-old and that Pothpade. There are still communities in the was 47 years ago. Early in the morning, I would city that include copper items in a bride’s trouspresent in the smithy before I left for school. seau. Others visiting Tambat Ali these days Gradually, my interest in the craft grew and I are foreigners who watch the coppersmiths at would spend hours beating the copper sheet work and buy momentos. into different shapes and hammering a design Meanwhile, Pothpade continues to work for onto it. It involves a lot of hard work and one more than 12 hours a day. He is passionate has to be totally focussed,” shares Potphade. about keeping this art alive and promises to The coppersmith follows the same method continue working as long as he can. that is being used since olden days. Copper barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com sheets are bought from the market in the city,
Short asymmetrical hair cuts are in Stylist Shackya Nanda shares the latest hair trends and hot hair colours for this season
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ndian summers are hot! The weather conditions demand that one should pay extra attention towards hair care in this season. This is also the time when most people prefer to get a haircut. The ideal length of the hair should be above the shoulder. This hairstyle cut in layers can be left open or tied up when required. If one wants to go really short, then asymmetrical hair cuts are in. This cut works great for people with lean faces. To complement a smart haircut, if
you are planning to colour, or highlight, your hair, than warm colours, like red, violet and blonde, are in. To maintain your hair and colour, one has to use colour stay shampoos and conditioners. Those, who sport shades of blonde on their crown, can try a special colour hair body shampoo. It is best to shampoo one’s hair every second day during the hot months. Or go for a hair spa every 10 days, which will add shine to your hair and make you feel good. (As told to Barnalee Handique)