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The new male dandy TGS Life went out and found out whom to speak to, where to shop and what to wear to make a mark
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Catch the Kazakh Film Festival P2
Pappu’s five rupee fix P6
Himachal: Scenic splendours P10
Nissan Sunny: Sunny days are here P8
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Entertainment
Chelsea Handler loves to make men cry
Jennifer Garner, a patient wife!
The American comedian-actress says she likes to “abuse men” and make them cry with her insults. Handler described herself as a ‘big insulter’ .
Actress Jennifer Garner is not so happy with her husband and actor Ben Affleck’s addiction with gambling but has decided to support him
‘Kazakh cinema reflects the love for their land’
Bollywood Buzz Udita wanted to be a rock star: Mohit Suri
Latika Padgaonkar, curator of Pune International Centre’s Kazakh Film Festival, tells us why it is important to be aware of Central Asian cinema Anjali Shetty
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inema buffs will get a taste of Kazakh cinema till July 7 at the National Film Archive of India. This rare gift comes courtesy of the Pune International Centre (PIC) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Eminent film historian and Kazakh writer Gulnara Abikeyeva inaugurated the film festival on July 4. She is also the artistic director of the Eurasia Film Festival. PIC member Latika Padgaonkar, who is instrumental in bringing together the event, says that this is a rare, not-to-be missed event.
was the idea behind the 1I haveWhat festival? organised film festivals earlier and they fared well in Pune. So I decided to go ahead and expand my interest. It is an extension of something my friend and I would do with our magazine Cinemaya. We brought in Asian cinema as not everyone is aware of it. We are updated about what’s happening in
Hollywood and Bollywood, but not about what’s happening in our region. Kazakhstan is not really very far and their films reflect love for their land. How did you select the films? 2 I have seen most of these films and all of them are award winners.
ema for its subject matter and idiomatically, too. It speaks of drugs, phones and was ahead of its time.
Film-maker Mohit Suri says his wife Udita Goswami is ‘musically inclined’ and wanted to be a rock star but ended up being an actor. His cousin Pooja Bhatt had launched Udita in 2003 with film Paap and two years later Suri directed the actress in her second film Zeher. “Udita wanted to be a rock star but ended up being an actor. She is more musically inclined,” said Suri who tied the knot with Udita in 2013 after dating her for about nine years. “Right now she is undertaking a music production course. She is already trying to perform as a DJ,” he added. Suri says that everyone in Udita’s family everyone has a passion for music. “When I go to her place and tell her folks, ‘let’s play some music’ after dinner, everyone gets the guitar and starts playing. They all are super talented. They make their own songs and record it.” IANS
What is the flavour of Kazakh 4Kazakhstan cinema? lies at the very
heart of Asia and the films talk about how for years it was a meetTulpan is a personal favourite. ing point of peoples and Gift to Stalin by Rustem cultures, and played SCIOLIST’S TIP Abdrashev is a dramatan important role in Directors to follow: ic if underplayed narthe history of its Sergey Dvortsevoy, rative of Kazakhstan neighbours. Nariman Turebaev, Amanzhol Aituarov as a dumping ground A new kind and Ermek Tursunov for Stalin’s ethnic of cinema Actors to follow: purges and atomic with altered Gulshat Omarova, Katerina Kat and Oleg experiments. Sergei themes arYankovskiy Bodrov’s Mongol, on rived after the the other hand, describes collapse of Comthe events in the life of Gengmunism. These conhis Khan that transformed him into temporary films talk about a legendary conqueror. what happened to young people’s needs and demands after Which film introthe communist days. duced you to this Visit puneinternationalcinema? centre.com for more details. Igla (Needle), a 1988 film is anjali.shetty@ considered a pioneer in Kazakh cingoldensparrow.com
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Ali doesn’t regret refusing Homeland
Preity to make rustic comeback as bandit
The actor decided to take up Bobby Jasoos and gave up on an American TV series
ctress-businesswoman Preity Zinta, whose current legal conflict with ex-beau Ness Wadia continues to make headlines, is set to make a comeback with Neeraj Pathak’s Bhaiyyaji, in which she plays a bandit. The film will also feature Sunny Deol as a gangster from Uttar Pradesh. According to Pathak, Preity has pulled it off with aplomb. “Preity plays a Uttar Pradeshwali. She plays a gangster’s daughter. She’s no-nonsense UP gangster and Sunny Deol’s wife.” Apparently Preity’s transformation into a foul-mouthed rustic bandit was so convincing that Sunny
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ctor Ali Fazal doesn’t regret choosing Bollywood projects over American TV series Homeland. He had to let go Homeland because of the date issues as he had already committed his dates for Khamoshiyan, which is being produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt, and his forthcoming film Bobby Jasoos in which he will be seen with Vidya Balan. “I was approached for Homeland, and it was a great opportunity. But when they asked me for my dates, those were given to Mukesh sir’s film and my promotions for Bobby
Jasoos. Thus there was no question of any talks because these films were important,” said Ali. The makers of Homeland wanted Ali to fly down to the US in the first week of July for the workshop and the shoot was set to start soon after. In the last three years, Homeland has become one of the most popular TV series across the globe. It has so far won five Golden Globe Awards and 10 Emmys. But Ali has something to feel happy about. He has got a chance to work in the forthcoming edition of the Fast and The Furious series, which will release next year. IANS
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wants to cast her as Sohni’s Punjabi mother in the remake of Sohni Mahiwal, a film that the actor reportedly wants to make with his son in the lead. Pathak said, “Preity’s interpretation of the firebrand wife’s character is bangon. She will not be perceived only as an urban sophisticat after Bhaiyyaji.” “Twelve days of shoot are left. We will complete the shooting post-monsoon.” In the past, Preity has worked with both Sunny and Bobby in The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy and Soldier. Both the films were hits. IANS
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COLLAR TALK Sleek collars refine a shirt. On the lean neck, they match proportion. Worn by a biryani lover, they frame a generous neck. A white shirt with lycra and a rounded club collar is what you wear in the evening.
RESOURCES FOR YOU The Stiff Collar This indigenous website has a range of slim, cutaway and club collars. More importantly, it has a line of accommodating Paunch Fits which every Indian man eventually needs. www.thestiffcollar.com No Nasties On the weekend, try these soft tees made out of organic cotton. No Nasties routes money to cotton farmers in an area that sees most farmer suicides. Real men have a heart. nonasties.in Cotton World This old horse has expanded its range of flat front and linen trousers. The smart boy tries them in the shop, notes the model number and lurks around the website until Sale time. www.cottonworld.net
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What’s going on in men’s fashion? Whom to turn to for advice? Where to shop? We spill the beans
MANE STORY Don’t chase trends; chase versatility. Keep the hair on the crown longer and the sides short so that you can part it in many ways. Don’t leave the salon until the hairdresser moulds it into at least three different styles. Then tip generously.
SIT SLIM Flat-front trousers are sleek but ensure they have a bit of stretch so that you can sit and ride comfortably. If you are deliberately going for a vintage look, try the pleated trousers of the ‘40s with twotoned wingtips and a cravat. We’d buy you coffee any time.
FOOT FETISH Classic shoes are all good, but a twist is better.Two-toned, punched wingtips, contrast stitching, fringe flap, a coloured sole or laces, and deep colours are all options to exploit. Too shy? Contrast a rich tan against a studious blue.
Clarks The Clarks India website has more range than all the retail shops put together. Men have been converted. www.Clarks.in Patang There’s a store in Phoenix Market City, but your laptop is closer. Patang does solid colour tees in different necks, collars, sleeve lengths and fits. Patang.co.in Blogs Feed the eyes to cultivate style. Browse through The Sartorialist (www.thesartorialist. com), Nerd Boyfriend (nerdboyfriend.tumblr. com) and Fashion Beans (www.fashionbeans. com) your daily tasks. All sites point out the nuances of thoughtful dressing.
@GroomingGuru What shoes do I wear with this? Turn to Twitter for quick style tips Anjali Shetty
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ngineer Soham Shinde wardrobe reflects changing trends; but his research does not come from fashion magazines, websites or blogs. He justs poses the question to Twitter. “My wardrobe used to be full of formals as my job demanded a certain dress code,” says Soham. “On social occasions, I lacked a balance of fashion and comfort. I tweeted to a fashion handle on a friend’s suggestion and immediately got a reply with various options. Now when I am confused, I just tweet and soon, I have an outfit ready.” When winning a client or A personal stylist getting an appraisal depends on Follow them, now: physical appearance, instant @stylecracker, fashion tips are crucial. In @Gentlemenwear, @mensfashiontips, the man-about-town’s hand @cultfictionin is a tablet or smart phone, and @RiaanGeorge on it, the constant chatter of Twitter. For shy men, this saves the awkwardness of a face-to-face consultation. Fashion blogger Riaan George, who gives currency to the hashtag #groomingguru, says, “No guy sets aside time to read magazines or browse fashion sites. Through Twitter, succinct fashion and styling tips are at their fingertips. Handles post one liners and an image, so the point is put across immediately.” Most men need with jacket suits the occasion, where to shop and how to be occasion appropriate. Kumar Doshi, founder of Cult Fiction opines that men’s fashion has evolved over the years because of vibrant social media. “At @CultFictionIN, we do graphic tees and styling tips based on a philosophy,” he says. Even students turn to Twitter to figure out what to wear. “In college, you are under constant pressure to look good,” says Kuwar, final year student, Bharati Vidyapeeth. “As reading articles is practically impossible, I took to tweeting. Sometimes, I don’t even have to seek advice as a Tip of the Day answers my query. The flip side is that everyone reads it. For exclusive advice, I tweet to a handle directly.” anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
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Reviews
Vidya does it again Film: Bobby Jasoos Cast: Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal
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he’s 30 years old, single, carries a backpack, wears sensible shoes and no make-up. She has an office, two assistants and
a reputation for being just a little strange. Because really, which sensible young woman from Hyderabad goes prancing around the city, saying she’s a private detective? Bilquis, who wants to be known as Bobby Jasoos, is not sensible.
in the neighbourhood is sick of her showing up and asking for a job. To most of her world, Bobby Jasoos is a bit of a joke, but none of this fazes our Bobby. She’s convinced that she is a sleuth and so sleuthing she will go, at all cost. There’s an effervescent sweetness to Bobby Jasoos, written by TGS Rating Sanyukta Chawla and ooo directed by Samar Sheikh. It’s Sheikh’s first film, but his direction is assured and he has marshalled his technical team smartly. Hyderabad looks beautiful without seeming fake. The pace of the film is spritely and not for a moment during its two hours does Bobby Jasoos drag. Chawla’s done a wonderful job of putting together a simple story And thank god for this, because that ties its loose ends and is filled Bobby is one of the most delightful with memorable characters. It’s a heroines to have graced the Indian relief to see a heroine who is 30 years silver screen. She’s quick-witted, old and not trapped in the nubile feisty, determined and more than a 20s. Similarly, what a pleasure to little ‘cracked’. Her family despairs see a film about Muslim people, because who will marry someone set in a Muslim neighbourhood, like her? The one detective agency that doesn’t make a fuss about this
There will be tears, of boredom Film: The Fault in Our Stars; Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort and Nat Wolff
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rom the moment the decision was made to turn John Green’s bestselling novel, The Fault in Our Stars, into a film, it was a guaranteed hit. Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) is 16, “the Keith Richards of cancer” and has to carry an oxygen tank around with her because her lungs barely work. At a cancer support group, she meets the smart-mouthed and charming survivor, Augustus “Gus” Waters (Ansel Elgort). Even though the stars are not on their side, the two fall in love. They go for walks, they visit Amsterdam, they talk about books, they text each other and it’s all supposed to make you feel warm and fuzzy until you realise it was an elaborate setup to make you weep copiously. Which you do, because really, what else can you do while watching a love story starring two kids with cancer?
Well, thanks to Josh Boone’s utterly insipid adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars, you could just be bored to tears while watching this film. For fans of Green’s novel, there’s the satisfaction of seeing beloved characters come to life. Such is the hysterical love for Green’s novel that its devoted readership in the West didn’t care how mediocre the film is. They flocked to the theatres, they cried, they wailed and, from the look of things, a few of them went so far as to steal a bench. There are a number of things wrong with The Fault in Our Stars To begin with, it has True Blood’s Sam Trammell cast as Hazel’s father, which means that whenever he’s on screen, you expect him to turn into a dog. This is largely because Trammell’s acting talents are limited to a single, perplexed expression. The best part of The Fault in Our Stars is Laura Dern, the enormously gifted actress who has been largely forgotten of late. As Hazel’s mother, she’s a fascinating character who seems
more interesting than her daughter, the star of the film. Dern plays a mother who isn’t over-protective and instead finds the strength to trust her terminally-ill daughter and support her even when the teenager makes decisions that may be questionable. Her performance is strong enough to make you wish Green had written more about Hazel’s mother. As any teenager will tell TGS Rating you, it’s easy to be wannabe, but it takes something ooo special to be truly quirky. As a film, The Fault in Our Stars lacks the directorial vision that would have translated the sweet, geeky charm of the book. The lines that read smoothly sound clumsy when spoken. The fault doesn’t lie in the words. The most un-normal of dialogues and conversations can become magical but it takes a talented director and a superb cast to make the weird wonderful. Unfortunately, The Fault in Our Stars isn’t so lucky. (By special arrangement with Firstpost.com)
religious identity and steers clear of flat caricatures. And praise the gods of popcorn, because here’s a Bollywood film that doesn’t lose its steam at intermission. Balan as Jasoos carries the film ably and lives up to the reputation that she’s earned for herself of being a real actress, rather than a star. Bobby Jasoos relies heavily on Balan winning over audiences without the help of a hero or a romantic lead. It’s not easy because Bobby doesn’t transform into a paragon of virtue. The film is all about Bobby and her being a jasoos, and Balan is superb. She gets to have fun with a number of disguises, including one that seems to be a dig at Ekta Kapoor, but Balan is really in her element when she’s playing the disguiseless Bobby, with her sensible salwar kameez and minimal make-up. In short, Bobby’s the sort of girl with whom you can’t help but fall in love. So go see Bobby Jasoos. With a little help from her friends and family, she’ll make you happier than you’ve felt in ages. (By special arrangement with Firstpost.com)
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Healthy tiffin treats
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Spaghetti with Soya Bolognese
I NDULG E ANIRUDDHA RAJANDEKAR
Pappu Khan’s ‘bhatti chai’ is luring customers away from Pune’s ‘amrut-tulya’ shops
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Ingredients: Spaghetti 100gm
Pappu’s five rupee fix Anjali Shetty
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Soya Nuggets 100gm Chopped Onions 50gm Chopped Ripe Tomato 50gm Chopped Garlic 20gm Chopped Leek 30gm Chopped Celery 30gm Bbq Sauce 2tbsp Parmesan cheese 50gm Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil 2tbsp
The coal bhatti and Pappu Khan (inset)
here’s alwys a throng of customers at Pappu Khan’s tea stall at Quarter Gate, Rasta Peth, from 6am to 9pm. What’s Pappu’s secret recipe? It is his ‘bhatti chai’, which is made over a bhatti with coal as fuel. The bhatti itself is a traditional one made from mud, with a coating of Plaster of Paris (chuna). Nineteen-year-old Pappu, who hails from Lucknow, landed in Pune looking for a lucrative job. Unable to find one, he decided to set up a tea stall instead. “The rising rates of gas cylinders was a constant worry for me,” he says. “I had to shell out Rs
1,400 every five days; I was hardly saving any money. I started looking for alternatives and experimented with coal. This is how we make chai up North. The response has been overwhelming, as you can tell by the number of people standing at my stall at any time.” Businessman Virendra Vanjari is one such loyal customer who visits Pappu’s tea stall at least once a day. “It is like what bhakri from the chulha tastes,” says Vanjari. “It has a distinct aroma that adds to the flavour of tea. I am an insurance
agent and even introduce my clients to him. I have stopped visiting other tea stalls.” Like Vanjari, others have also shifted loyalties from amrut-tulays to Pappu’s stall. After rickshaw driver Naresh Khopargade tasted this tea for the first time, he came back three days in a row. “I saw the sign that read ‘bhatti chai’,” says Khopargade. “I was curious and decided to try it out. The taste is addictive. Cooking
on coal is one of the oldest and finest methods.” Like his customers, Pappu too is a fan of this method and sips on a cup while speaking to us. His big plan is to open more branches in the city. “I recently returned from my home-town and have learnt a few more chai tricks. My younger brother is also learning the ropes and I shall be opening a new branch soon.” And Pune will line up for its 5-rupee fix. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
Tips for a family friendly fridge
Method : • Boil the pasta and keep aside. • Soak and mince the soya nuggets removing the excess water. • Saute the onions, garlic, leeks and celery in oil till lightly coloured. Add soya mince nuggets and tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. • Season to taste, add the bbq sauce. • Toss in the boiled pasta and mix in the grated cheese. Nutrition: Soya is an extremely rich source of protein which is a great balance with the carbohydrates in the pasta.
Nutritious snack Mongolian Bhel 3
A tidy, well-stocked refrigerator is a boon in today’s hectic life
Sujeet Kumar, GM, The Westin Pune Koregoan Park Accessibility to the city (airport, railway station) are to be upgraded. Local transportation remains a constraint to moving around the city. Moreover the city is highly dependent on the automobile industry, which has seen tough times over the past 18 months due to weak domestic demand. Any incentives towards reducing input cost would energise this industry and help grow demand in Pune; not just for hotels but for most products and services.
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rganise your refrigerator to ensure that you know what’s in your fridge, what’s in date and what you need to get rid of. Vicky Silverthorn, declutterer to the stars and creator of life organisation company YouNeedAVicky, shares a series of practical tips to help you better organise your fridge, reports femalefirst.co.uk:
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Keep the items you use most at the front of the fridge: Having a streamlined fridge can make a positive difference to someone on a busy day, given the number of times we go in there - for that morning cup of tea, when making breakfast, lunch and dinner and everything in between. Having the items you use the most come to hand as soon as you open the fridge door can make a world of a difference.
Keep what you want to eat most 2 in front: If you’re trying to eat more healthily, then make sure your
fresh fruit and vegetables are the first thing you see when you open the fridge and hide the chocolate as much as possible.
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Store childrens’ items at the lowest possible height: It might involve creating their own area so that items they are allowed to help themselves to are within easy reach and then placing the ‘treats’ higher up or hidden away so they can’t just help themselves.
Puffed rice (murmure) 100gm
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Tomato ketchup 10ml
Make the most of flexible storage: You can often move your refrigerator shelves up and down. So, adjust to suit what you are storing to ensure you don’t have any dead space. Keep heavier items at the bottom shelves. Do not place fragile items on the top. IANS
Oriental chili paste 20gm Veg broth powder 10gm Hoisin sauce 20gm Chopped spring onion 20gm Chili oil 10ml
Method: • Mix all the ingredients together besides the puffed rice flakes. Toss in the puffed rice and serve immediately. Nutrition: Fat free and totally health. Recipes by Japvir Singh Vohra Chef de Cuisine, DoubleTree by Hilton
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INDULGE
Sweet home Karnataka A mix of home delicacies from four southern states makes up the new menu at Zambar Anjali Shetty
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hef Arun Kumar has revamped the menu at Vimannagar’s Zambar, mining the four southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh for culinary gems. “Menus are always a work in progress,” says Kumar. “I constantly analyse dishes, keep an eye on what is selling and what’s not. Based on
glance, the Konkan Potato Wedges, Kerala Fish Fry, Kerala ‘tea shop’ Chili Chicken and Zambar Gunpowder Prawns caught our eye. these corrections and price The Gunpowder points, we change the Rating Prawns won us menu twice a year. It Food: oootr over. Podi, as it is is always nice to have Ambience: ooorr known as the chat a different menu in a Service: ooorr masala of South. different season.” Meal for two: Rs 1200 Every home has Thus a new variety Life’s picks its own recipe and of vegetarian, meat Gunpowder Prawn it is mixed with and seafood dishes is Chettinad Chicken gingely or coconut available at the Phoenix oil, or ghee. Zambar’s Market City branch. At a
prawns have a hint of turmeric, lime juice, salt and a generous helping of gunpowder and are served satay style. For the main course, Zambar shifts its focus from thalis as Kumar found that 90 per cent of the food in the thali would come back untouched. Now it has more stand-alone dishes that can be
relished separately. Achamma’s Lamb Curry is a Malayalee grandmother’s recipe for mutton simmered in coconut milk. Chicken Chettinad is a hot favourite from Tamil Nadu. The meat in both dishes is tender and the gravy is authentic. Other newcomers include Gunpowder mini idlis, Malabar Stew, Masala Curry, Andhra Dal, Tamil Nadu Fish Curry, Alleppey Prawns and the Moplah Biryanis. The biryani is known for its mild flavour. The meat and rice are cooked separately and then layered before serving. The portions and price points have been changed, the quantity of appetisers has increased and prices have reduced. The desserts section has a dessert platter containing kesari, coconut jaggery pudding and litchi payasam. These are perfect when had together but can be ordered separately too. They are neither too heavy or sugary and the quantity of one serving is adequate for two. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
The new Arabian eatery in town Habibi, Arabic for sweetheart is a good place to take your relationship with Arabian cuisine further than shawarma Sneha Krishnan
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his much is clear: If you want to test culinary waters, Koregaon Park is the place to set up shop. Gaurav Gite of Marrakesh and Neel Shah of Arc Asia and Curve have done just that, bringing the Rating flavours of the Arabian Food: oootr Penninsula to ABC Ambience: ooorr Farms. Their coService: ooorr operative effort is Meal for two: called Habibi, Arabic Rs 1000 for sweetheart, and Life’s picks it’s a good place to take Watermelon Fatoush salad your relationship with Arabian cuisine further than shawarmas. We started our meal with the staple hummus and learnt not to judge a restaurant by its starter. It was The seating of Habibi is versatile and can accommodate small to large unremarkable, with no trademark
touch. Next came the Watermelon Fattoush salad — light, simple and perfect for a summer evening. It comprises chunks of watermelon, iceberg lettuce, coloured peppers and toasted one-layer pita (the fattoush), dressed in simple extra virgin olive oil and lime juice. For the main course, there were options of grilled lamb or chicken in a seasoning of your choice — lime juice, olive oil and red vinegar or apple cider. The main course is served with a variety of Indian and Arabian breads such as zatar, tandoori roti, naan and pita bread, and rice. The drinks were the stars of the night for us, especially the Lebanese Night. It is an arak (fennel liquor)
based cocktail with rose syrup, with an option of adding a scoop of vanilla ice-cream garnished with dried rose petals. Rose flavouring and fragrance is one of the cornerstones of Arabian cuisine and this drink is a good introduction to it. The dessert menu was short, but authentic. Omani dates stuffed with dry fruits or orange rind and baklava. We learnt that arbi is also called eddoe as we sampled the Arbi Ka Roganosh and for someone who hasn’t tasted this before; I must say I’m a big fan now. The server took the time to explain how one cooks it, enhancing our culinary experience. And just for that, and the Lebanese Night, we’ll be back for more.
Sunny days
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THRILL OF DRIVING
GAURAV THOMBRE
Specification: 2014 Nissan Sunny
Verdict
+ Space, ride quality, affordability - Ordinary performance, looks may not be to everyone’s taste
Nissan has upgraded its Sunny to give it a new lease of life. Abhik Das gauges its prospects
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issan’s entry-level family sedan saw the light of day in the Sixties and came to India as a hard-to-resist, valuefor-money proposition when it was launched in 2011. But with rival sedans upping the ante, Sunny sales soon flagged. Now, in a bid to reverse its fortunes, Nissan has revamped the sedan significantly. The new car’s front end incorporates a new bumper and grille reminiscent of the Teana. The angular fascia makes for a far more cohesive design and the lavish splashing of chrome raises the bling. The chrome highlights on the grille and fog lamp housing and the boomerang headlights hark back to the 370Z’s design. The headlights could have been smaller though. The central bulge on the bonnet is more prominent, now adding some character, and the rear gets a new bumper. The new 12-spoke alloy wheels and turn indicatorintegrated ORVMs feature a novel design. And the antenna is now placed towards the rear of the roof. In contrast to the older Sunny’s monochrome interior, the new Sunny is much livelier. The centre console and controls get a piano black finish. The audio system is dominated by a large 5.5-inch display flanked by buttons for media and phone connectivity via Bluetooth, while the passenger side of the dashboard has aux and USB slots. The meter console looks sportier and houses an MID displaying average and real-time fuel consumption readouts apart from the usual odo, trip, temperature and fuel level displays. The steering
gets contemporary audio controls that include a toggle switch to scroll through the menus and push buttons for phone and track/channel seek buttons. The cabin is draped in a light and dark grey combo along with subtle chrome highlights and dark trims for the door handles. The class-leading space at the back is the Sunny’s USP. The Sunny was never intended to be an enthusiast’s car. The 1.5-litre HR15 petrol engine is mated to a 5-speed manual producing 98bhp, or a CVT that manages 100bhp. The CVT transmission petrol is a lazy performer; all that a firm stomp on the throttle does is raise engine decibels but it fails to blur the scenery any. The K9K dCi 1.5-litre
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turbocharged diesel we drove next, develops 85bhp, and is peppier with a five-speed manual transmission and negligible turbo-lag. Neither engine is a scorcher but the upshot is frugality. Nissan has tweaked the ECUs on both engines for better efficiency. Their refinement is evident though and along with the slick shifting manual ’box and a fairly light clutch on the diesel, it makes the Sunny easy-to-drive, ensuring painless city commuting. The Sunny’s ride quality is probably a segment-best, and the car traverses bad roads with aplomb. While the long wheelbase aids stability, there is noticeable body roll. The CVT-equipped petrol claims an impressive 17.97kmpl, while the
;;;22 diesel delivers 22.71kmpl. The diesel returned average fuel consumption upwards of 16.5kmpl as displayed on the MID, despite broken surfaces and erratic traffic necessitating constant gear shifts and braking. The air-con was used all the time, given the seaside humidity. The Sunny’s lower-end variants are devoid of features even as trivial as a wiper speed adjuster, and as necessary as rear air-con vents. The top-end variants are fully loaded with all the bells and whistles including side airbags, speed-sensing auto door locks, climate control airconditioning, leather seats et al.
Left: Interior has been substantially updated with a wide-screen audio system, black centre console and new steering control buttons. Right: Petrol and diesel engines are unchanged. Below: Rear sports a revised bumper and taillamps
Engine In-line 4cyl, 1498cc petrol / 1461cc diesel Transmission CVT / 5-speed manual Power 100bhp @ 5800rpm / 85bhp @ 3750rpm (diesel) Torque 134Nm @ 4000rpm / 200Nm @ 2000rpm (diesel) Weight 1040kg / 1097kg 0-100kmph 13.3sec / 13sec (claimed) Top speed 165kmph or 170kmph Price `9.29 lakh (XL CVT) / `10.22 lakh (XV D P-L) The Sunny’s USP is space and it’s unrivalled in the segment. A whole 636mm is available at the rear, and the update has brought about a host of features and attractive styling. The Sunny is the size of a luxury sedan, and given the Indian buyers’ penchant for large-sized cars, its prospects look promising. Prices are yet to be announced but expect the new Sunny to cost about the same as the old one. It may not provide the thrill of driving, but it sure has everything to cater to the 32-yearold plus audience that Nissan is targeting. The new 2014 sporty Sunny is slated for a July launch.
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THRILL OF DRIVING Auto Selector with ThrillOfDriving.com I am considering buying a large SUV for my family and am trying to decide between the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Range Rover Evoque. Which one is the best deal?
Above: All-new console. Below: Restyled taillamp assembly. Bottom: Complex, flashy-looking exhaust. Right: lots of bodywork changes evident, note the rear hugger
Since you mention family, we strongly recommend the Audi Q5 in that segment. The X3 is sportier to drive, but the ride is stiffer as well. The Range Rover Evoque is a great drivers’ car, but it is stiff and cramped in comparison. However, the Q5 is nice to drive, comfortable and spacious, making it a great all-rounder.
Yamaha revamps its FZ series motorcycles that are now even more fun-to-ride, says Abhay Verma
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n today’s difficult times, with a 153cc air-cooled single, manufacturers prefer nip and the new engine is claimed and tuck jobs rather than to offer better performance and launching new products to economy. While we are yet to keep the sales registers ticking. confirm the latter, having ridden However, more often than not the motorcycle we know the these are merely cosmetic jobs motorcycle doesn’t really offer that leave enthusiasts wanting for better performance. The engine more than just a facelift. Yamaha has been developed under a new India has however made an engine development program that exception this time – the Japanese Yamaha is calling ‘Blue Core’. manufacturer has just updated its All new engines from Yamaha FZ series of in India motorc y c l e s , henceforth will The new engine be developed giving them develops 13bhp under a host of this mechanical p r o g r a m , compared to upgrades with a view 14bhp earlier apart from the to offer better usual cosmetic performance but boasts makeover. and better better throttle The FZ and economy by FZ-S get the minimising response Version 2.0 losses. suffix, just like the YZF-R15 Coming back to the FZ-S you that the manufacturer launched a see here, the only difference couple of years back, with some between it and the FZ is its twosignificant mechanical updates. tone paint job. The new engine Headlining the mechanical develops 13bhp now compared updates on the new FZ and FZ-S to 14bhp earlier – there is a slight is a fuel injection system that difference, but the new FZ-S replaces the humble carburettor, boasts of better throttle response apart from what Yamaha claims thanks to the FI. Interestingly is an all-new 149cc, air-cooled though, Yamaha is claiming single-cylinder engine. Those a 14 per cent increase in fuel in the know might recall the efficiency. The frame has been FZ-16 and FZ-S were launched revised to make it lighter, which
has resulted in a 3kg drop in the overall weight makes the FZ-S the lightest in its class with a kerb weight of 132kg. The tyre sizes remain the same as before but the design and compound have been revised as well Yamaha claims the tyre is more resistant to punctures now, and is expected to offer better grip in the wet too. On the cosmetic side, there’s a new dash that looks far better than the outgoing one, apart from a step-type seat. There’s a tyre hugger at the rear, while the tailpiece has been revised to give it a more contemporary appearance. On the road, the bike feels slightly more comfortable than before thanks to a revised suspension. The fuel injection makes for a crisper throttle response, though the drop in power is noticeable. Given our short ride, it was difficult to gauge the performance of the tyres, though they did feel better. The all-digital clocks are far better to look at, and even offer better visibility in daylight as compared to the older unit. The reduced weight has helped make the motorcycle more agile, and it feels even better suited to its role of a fun-to-ride city bike. The FZ retails at Rs 76,250, a premium of Rs 7000 over the
Specification: Yamaha FZ-S FI V2.0 Engine 149cc, air-cooled, single cylinder Transmission 5-speed Power 12.9bhp @ 8000rpm Torque 12.8Nm @ 6000rpm Weight 132kg 0-100kmph NA Top speed NA Price (ex-showroom,Mumbai) ` 78,250 outgoing version. The FZ-S we rode retails at Rs 78,250, and, given the upgrades it makes for a great commuter for those for serious performance, since Yamaha’s products are known for great build quality and reliability. sirish@evo.in
I’ve owned a couple of sportsbikes but have found most 1000cc machines to be quite a handful in the city. A friend’s Ducati Monster 796 had me bowled over by its usable performance. However, considering Ducati’s shoddy image in the Indian market, I was advised to look at the Triumph Street Triple and the Kawasaki Z800. Which of the two make a better buy for daily use?
The Kawasaki Z800 has impressed us immensely with its rideability in the city. The Street Triple is a great motorcycle but its sportsbike-derived engine makes it higher revving than the Z800, compromising low- and mid-range performance. The Kawasaki’s riding position is comfortable, and Kawasaki’s motorcycles are known to be fuss-free as far as maintenance is concerned. Write to evo.editorial@goldensparrow. com with your queries. The most relevant questions will be answered by the evo India magazine and www.ThrillOfDriving. com editorial team every week.
Verdict
+ Agility, style, fun-to-ride in the city - Humdrum performance, build quality
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Scenic splendours of Himachal Photographer Vilas Avachat goes clicking non-stop during his trip to scenic Himachal Pradesh
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rom an open-air school to markets situated on hilltops, everything about Himachal Pradesh comes as a breath of fresh air. No matter what you have heard about the place, being there will leave you spellbound with its natural beauty you will see around every corner. I was not sure if I would be able to do justice to the splendours of Himachal, as there are countless photographs and even videos made by visitors to Dharamsala, McLeod Ganj and Dalhousie. But all such thoughts vanished the moment I reached Himachal, and my finger was constantly on my camera’s click button from day one.
What’s more, we found a guide at the very hotel we were lodged in, whose owner is an avid trekker, and he took it upon himself to guide us everywhere, all through our 13-day holiday. It’s such an amazing place, where the mountain slopes are where the buildings of the markets and homes are constructed. It is no surprise then that the residents of this place are a hardy, healthy lot. Even 80-year-olds are as nimble as goats walking up and down the steep slopes. A heart-warming aspect of Himachal is how hospitable the locals are. The people are genuinely
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The remains of a bygone civilisation
They need no introduction to start a conversation and willingly invite you to visit their homes
helpful and welcoming, and even strangers will engage in a friendly conversation, and are ready to welcome you into their homes. We were guests at many Himachal homes where we were treated to delicious tea and snacks. Of course Himachal is heaven for shutterbugs. Anyone with a camera can go completely mad and just shoot at sight all the eye-catching beauty of scenery. And no it’s not all snowcapped mountains and lush green valleys; there is a whole lot more to the picturepostcard splendours of Himachal. And the warm-hearted generosity of its simple folk is what you can take home with you when you return home, to cherish forever.
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association [HPCA] Stadium in Dharamsala
Himachal Pradesh is heaven for anyone with a camera
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"A branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature and relations of being"
STRANGER THAN FICTION
Jumble-Scramble Puzzle # 002
First, unscramble the following four Jumbles, to form ordinary words:
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LLOOPA TDCOAI O HSNEOTY OEEGLLC
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mother who lived 240 km away and the letter has finally been delivered. That’s 83 years too late. Both mother and daughter have since passed away. Miriram McMichael, then 23, painstakingly wrote a 9-page letter from Houlton in America to her mother Dollena McMichael in Pittsfield. The letter was found by post worker Michelle Rowell at the Pittsfield Post Office, who was intrigued by the 2-cent postage stamp. What does the letter contain? It begin’s an apology for not writing sooner…
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Funny Find
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NANTES: France is known for its sophistication and the arts, but it also keeps thing right out of a children’s alive a base curiosity. More than 2000 morality tale, a hungry bear people lined up to see the phallus-shaped cub’s love of sugary cookies got him Amorphophallus Titanum at the Jardin into trouble New Jersey, USA. The sixdes Plantes at Nantes. Dubbed the Titan’s month-old cub was trying to reach the Penis, the flower is enormous in size and last crumbs in a jar when it pulled it over blossoms only once a decade. its head. Frightened, it climbed up a tree The plant is native to western Sumaand got wedged between the bracnhes. Puzzle # 003 (Hard) tra. #It003is one of theSudoku largest flowers in the It had to be tranquillised before the Puzzle Sudoku-Kids world, and can grow up to 10 feet. The jar could be cut to release its head. one in Nantes measures only a little over five feet. We hope some ladies whisYou’ve got mail! Albeit Sudoku Puzzle # 003 (Hard) Sudoku-Kids Puzzle # 003 pered to it reassuringly, “It’s okay dear. 83 years later IST Sudoku a simple number-based puzzle that involves a square grid of (9 x 9), split into nine boxes, each This Sudoku for kids is a simple logic-based puzzle that involves a square grid of (4 x 4), split into four boxes, is each Size doesn’t matter.” MAINE: In 1931, a US school Delivery containing nine squares. TheSudoku aim is to fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every (3 x 3) box containing four squares. The aim is to fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every (2 x 2) box contains the 2. Sudoku (For Kids) 3. (Difficult) contains the digits 1 through 9. Each puzzle has a unique solution. alphabets ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ (or numbers ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’). Each puzzle has a unique solution . — Internet Sources teacher wrote a letter to her PuzzleMagic – by Vivek Astunkar Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com
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Astrology Your Week Ahead Kavita Mishra, Astrologer
Don’t venture in new work until and unless you are sure. Pay attention to journeys. There is a certain wish of accidents. If in a relationship, this week is very complicated so consolidate it in your position. It’s the moon, that masters the PuzzleMagic – by Vivek Astunkar Sudoku-Kids Puzzle Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com 1 of 1 sector ofPage #your health. If you want to avoid If your some trouble, some Birthday falls changes are required in the next in your lifestyle. week Don’t treat yourself superficially and take better care. With Jupiter, entering your sign and an aspect from Saturn, will intensify your sensitiveness and emotional empathy. In any situation always keep calm and rational.
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ARIES: With saturn in the seventh house and influencing ninth house, this week will make your dreams stir up. As for money, the tendencies are contradictory – high income is in store for you but you will not be satisfied. You will by Vivek Astunkar Jumble-Scramble Puzzle have to show patience and understanding PuzzleMagic to your–friends. There will be some Email: puzzlemagic@gmail.com Page # 1 of 1 stress. But you will be benefited by the support of others. TAURUS: With Saturn passing through the house of job and service, ambition and desire for success take over. In order to succeed, you are willing to make use of all means possible. It is an important month, in which you can fulfill your dreams. But you have to work wisely and take steps carefully. GEMINI: With Jupiter entering the second house, July will be an active month, exciting and prosperous if you work in sales, assurance, or accountancy. In the area of your personal finances, there will be a revival. CANCER: This is a favourable month for you. Something new can happen, and it can be positive, but don’t count on it. In case of rivalry on competition, take precautionary measures because the people you’are interacting with seem to at Astunkar air advantage, finances seem to be on poor sideTelthis week. PuzzleMagic – be by Vivek Sudoku Puzzle : 27545639
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From the Palkhi diary
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LIFE compiled a sample of pictures on display over the weekend at Brush Strokes Art Gallery, JM Road, by The Pune Instagrammers. Sneha Krishnan has the details
CITY EVENTS
Thirsty no more Chinmay Jade, Electronics Engineer The area where the warkaris stay for the night turns into a sort of carnival. The city provides several services for the pilgrims such as free meals, medical check-ups and shelter. This picture was taken at one such location where the warkaris had stopped to quench their thirst at a public water tap. Monsoon Prayer Aniket C Kamthe, Java Developer I walked past a group of warkaris at Nana Peth discussing the delayed monsoons. I stopped and asked one of them why it was not raining yet and he said to me, “The world has too much hatred and the gods are upset with us. So we must pray for forgiveness and we’ll receive showers in return.” And he looked up at the sky. That was my shot.
Those expectant eyes Manali Parmar, Law student I was walking through the crowd, when these children spotted my camera and came up to me and asked me to click their picture. And after I was done, they were excited to see how the picture turned out and said, “Madam yhala paper madhe pathwa!” (“Please send this photo to the newspaper”). Where there is faith... Rohit Nijampurkar, Software Engineer Why did I click this picture? Because her vision is clear and her faith in god is limitless.
Determination doesn’t die with age Vishwesh M Kugaonkar, Engineering student I spoke to this pilgrim at Nana Peth for a few minutes and then took a picture of him without his permission. When I showed it to him, he was excited and told me that nothing would stop him from finishing what he had started — the journey to Pandharpur.
Clash of Cymbals Ketan Bhagat, Software Engineer The sound of the taal is electrifying and plays a very big role in the Palkhi procession. The warkaris sing and chant bhajans and slogans as they make their way through the roads of our city. I took this picture on the Hadapsar-Saswad road.
To check out some more of Pune Instagrammers pictures on Palkhi, search using hashtags #wwim9pune #pipalkhi #pswinstawalk on your Instagram app.
Your Attention Please! Events in the city you wouldn’t want to miss
What: Painting exhibition Ishanya Foundation celebrates spiritualism with a theme-based art exhibition called ‘Soul Sante’. The exhibition has various gifted artists like Achyut Palav, Nilesh Pawar, Shital Shah, Shivshakti Das who will be participants displaying their concept of spirituality. Where: Tilting Art Gallery, Ishanya Mall When: Ongoing till 8 pm
EVENTS IN DECCAN
EVENTS IN YERWADA What: Pulsar Carnival Entry is free for all and free carnival passes have been distributed all across the city. The celebration will include a grand Pulsar Carnival for
bike lovers. This action-packed carnival will feature a variety of entertainment acts for bikers like stunt shows, street acts to test your skills and much more. Where: Deccan College Grounds, Yerwada When: July 6, 4 pm onwards
What: Fitness programme Arrista School of Finesse has announced the launch of its latest batch dates — Polished Professional, Young adults and Perfect lady. The batches that are meant for working professionals, MBA Students and teenagers. Where: D’Gold House, FC Road. When: July 5 onwards What: France Biennale 2014 While the fifth International water colour exhibition is being held at
palkhi to promote Pune’s cultural heritage and provide a platform for the budding photography talent the city holds. Where: Brush Strokes Art Gallery, JM Road When: July 5-6, 10am to 8pm.
Rochemaure France, Vilas Kulkarni from India, who has been invited as an exceptional guest, will be holding two water colour workshops of three days each. He has held seven solo exhibitions and participated in several group shows. His paintings feature the collection of several art connoisseurs in India and abroad. Where: Art2day Gallery, Camp When: Ongoing till July 14 What: Photography exhibition In the wake of the recent Wari, Panorama Art Studio is hosting a photography exhibition based on the
What: Here’s an opportunity to catch a calligraphic strokes and colours workshop by Achyut Palav. Mother Nature unleashes a kaleidoscope of blues, blacks, greens, reds. The lush green earth, the magic of the rainbows, the gray stormy skies create perfect frames in our minds. Come enjoy the union of calligraphic strokes and colours.
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Where: Papertells Art Gallery, Handmade Paper Institute, Shivajinagar When: 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm What: Donut festival Mad Over Donuts is staying “Soccer Spin the Wheel” across all its stores. Guests with a minimum billing of Rs175 will be eligible to try their luck by spinning the wheel. If the wheel pointer stops at any of the three offers penalty/throw in/ goal, guests will be given that offer coupon; which they can exchange in order to redeem it and avail of the offer. Where: MOD outlet, JM road When: Ongoing, July 14 What: Fun with clay Art2Day Gallery has organised a unique terracotta workshop titled ‘Fun with clay’ in gallery . This is for meant for everybody who wants to explore clay handling, modelling and techniques. The workshop will be conducted by Dhanashree Kelkar, who has been working in this medium for the last few years. Where: Art2Day gallery, Hirabaug Chowk, Tilak Road When: Ongoing till July 6, 11am to 2pm
EVENTS AT SASSOON ROAD What: Exhibition Join Either Or for an exhibition of home linen featuring table settings and cushions called ‘The Garden Life’, a range of silk, brocade and digitally printed cushions, table mats and runners designed and created by Kiwaad. Where: Either Or, Sohrab Hall, Sassoon Road When: Ongoing till July 6, 11am-7:30 pm
EVENTS AT MANGALWAR PETH What: Seafood Festival! Coconut Grove, a name synonymous with seafood and Mangalorean
cuisine is holding a special food festival for seafood lovers of the city. With an array of authentic seafood delicacies cooked with the freshest ingredients in traditional Mangalorean style, some highlights of the menu are pomfret speciality dishes like Varakkal, Pullichatu, Vijaywada Ghee Roast and Prawn delicacies such as Chuttuli, Andhra Chilly and Dakshini. Where: Coconut Grove, 408, Block B, Maldhakka Chowk, Ambedkar Bhavan, Mangalwar Peth When: Ongoing till July 6
Where: Artsphere, Kalyaninagar When: July 4 onwards
EVENTS AT BANER What: Exhibition Catch an exhibition on feminist elements present in the cosmos. There are nine main paintings featuring women with angelic wings. Each of these nine paintings symbolise one element of feminism. Where: Malaka Spice, Baner When: Ongoing till July 30
EVENTS AT SWARGATE
EVENTS AT KOREGAON PARK
What: Music concert Lyricist Swanand Kirkire and music composer Shantanu Moitra will team up with classical singer Kaushiki Chakrabarty to present a musical programme, Bawraas, at Ganesh Kala Krida Mandir. The trio will present popular Bollywood as well as Indian classical tunes. Where: Ganesh Kala Krida Mandir, Swargate When: July 7, 2014
What: National Apple turnover day Take a turn from the ordinary and enjoy super delicious apple and cinnamon pie with a complementary scoop of vanilla ice cream to celebrate National Apple turnover day. Where: Terttulia When: July 5
EVENTS IN KHOPOLI
EVENTS AT PASHAN What: Zumba Master Class Get fit with Zumba in a nonstop one hour session at Symphony Club this Saturday. Reach new levels of fitness with Jegatha, India’s first Zumba jammer and burn those extra calories in a fun way. Where: Symphony Club Pvt Ltd When: July 5
CITY EVENTS
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arsha. Rainfall. Monsoon. The season in which the Indian landscape undergoes its most dramatic transformation. In times of plenty, lush green valleys crop up between Mumbai and Pune, even as the cities turn into a potholed battleground between humanity and its refuse. Romance embraces every chai stall, oblivious to the puddle at its feet teeming with cholera, while every evening is a jubilant silver lining in the sky despite looming storm clouds. When: Metamorphoses juxtaposed in one, we call home, have July 5 wet swoop. become a more Where: This month at fractured reflection of Seasons, Lost The Plot, they their former selves. A are experimenting few never make it. At Aundh with a new ‘themethe centre of it all is an based’ approach to inherent change in their the programming. And beings effected by that single in keeping with the season, they drop of July rain. ae tracing protagonists who have So, in this time of scarcity, Lost also been ‘transformed,’ morphed Plot presents Monsoon offering in in some way into new versions of the hope that it will bring rain and themselves. Some, like the Sahyadri set the transformation in motion. valleys have emerged empowered, This week they will be screening enlightened visions. Others, Roman Holiday starring Audrey perhaps like the fragile Cityscapes Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
Treat for music lovers
EVENTS AT KALYANINAGAR What: Dance Therapy Course Dance Therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the body’s natural movement. The course offers theoretical frameworks and creative healing movement activities from therapeutic dance. It also includes evolution, principles, goals, approaches, and techniques of dance therapy used in group and individual work.
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What: Street Food Festival At the onset of the monsoon season, Imagica Capital introduces the Street Food Festival serving delicacies from all across India. The festival will feature an array of delicacies along with a wonderful ambience. A perfect weekend getaway for foodies. Where: Adlabs When: July 5
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EVENTS AT LONAVALA What: Waterfall Rappelling Explorers has arranged a waterfall rappelling experience and flying fox at Lonavala. Getting down around 70 feet through a gushing waterfall and flying for 150 feet is an experience for the braveheart. Do not miss it. Where: Lonavala When: July 6, 5.45am
effervescent personality will create an exhilarating experience. He is an artist who continues to evolve and develop with consummate ease. New sounds, new developments and new frontiers; they all remain an instrumental part of his thrust forward as one the planet’s leading underground House music tastemakers. His lust for electronic music as a producer, promoter, DJ, record label owner and music enthusiast is stronger than ever. eineken in association with His efforts are thoughtful and Submerge presents considered and all approached ‘ Y O U S E F ’ with meaning; Yousef is When: — world renowned there to educate as well July 6, 9pm DJ, producer, club as entertain. onwards promoter and music Yo u s e f ’ s aficionado to perform collaboration with Where: in India for the first The Angel, the EURISKA, time touring across anthemic Float Away Koregaon Park was signed to Warner Delhi, Mumbai and Pune. An influential Brothers, released in Annexe part of the Liverpool the US, late 2014 with house scene for many years Big Beat Records and was now and performing across widely known as last year’s Ibiza Ibizia, Syria, Germany, Yousef ’s hidden treasure.
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Name: Shibani Dandekar I’m a singer and actor Three words that describe me the best: Little crazy, caring and passionate My work mantra: Work so hard that you don’t have time to sleep. Do things that stimulate you and which you are passionate about Love to me is: Always being there...Keeping the magic alive and never forgetting to put the toilet seat down My style statement: I am pretty moody and it alsp depends whether I am going to a meeting. Generally, I dress-up because you have to meet people and be presentable I’m most comfortable in: I just like that hippie kind of look. Loose clothes that give your body some sort of silhouette. It makes you feel a little casual and laid back My favourite restaurant in Pune: Vaishali is the place I associate with family and childhood memories! I have spent so much time there laughing with my family My favourite restaurant globally: Who needs global when you have a local Royal China! It may not be fancy but who cares! Don’t need all that fancy fluff when you are fed well Last year I went to: Japan and France for the first time within the span of a week. Both times for shows. I love what I do and where it takes me I am crazy about: Vintage shopping I do not leave the house without: My Skull Candy Jay-Z roc nation headphones I am passionate about: Music, dance, singing and any sort of performance! I love being on stage. It is a total thrill and the first love of my life One thing you will always see in my wardrobe: I am really obsessed with boots at the moment; I have a great collection of capes and dungarees. Believe it or not, I don’t own a little black dress. I have whole lot of dresses by designer Deme, which are backless and beautiful Idea of a perfect holiday is: Laying on a beach reading something either riveting or trashy.Taking naps and swimming When not at work, you will find me at: I love utilising my time constructively. I go around the house fixing things, re-decorating... My favourite corner at home: This little antique chair and foot stool that I picked up at the vintage market and refurbished.It is near the window and I love curling up there when I’m alone (As told to Anjali Shetty)
Every Day is a Happy Day This photographic series is inspired by the Humans of New York (www.humansofnewyork.com) project by Brandon. Through it, we aim to introduce to you the people who bring a geographical location alive
Hormaz S Irani and Parvez Karbhari of Vohuman Cafe Hormaz S Irani
You know the men of this landmark Irani joint on Sassoon Road. Hormaz S Irani has sat behind the counter for 36 years, since 1978. His favourites from Vohuman are double cheese omelette and cheese toast, which he restricts to once a week. Life advice? “Work hard; don’t give your money to anyone,” he says. Irani has a mental collection of outré jokes. What motivates him to come here day after day? Parvez Karbhari “All these girls who come in. Parvez is not related to They are my daughters.” Hormaz. “Woh mera bhatParvez Karbhari feigns no kela uncle hai. Kumbh ke such avuncular feelings tomele mein mile the,” says wards female patrons. “I the man who has am single still. Mera been working here Bharat abhi tak mahfor 25 years. “Now an hai,” he says with don’t ask salary, a saucy wink. When hahn. Then you’ll ask you wince at the unekar [about] girlfriend.” sexual connotations The happiest day of his joke, it makes of his life? “Every him laugh louder day is a happy day. Nothand he nudges a server, ing is sad,” he says. “Tell “Dekh ek chidiya chhod di the women to line up here, maine. These are all my chilhahn. I am still single.” dren [motions to the waitCompiled by Aditi Shastri ers). Ek kala ek gora.”
India’s Tour of England – The Unofficial Preview A cameo innings every week, across the line, by Malay Desai
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f you have been raising your eyebrows at just how many of your Facebook friends have turned into football fans from the time the Football World Cup began, this day next week will be their time of reckoning. If they, despite the World Cup semi-finals being underway, post statuses such as ‘Why do we keep picking that loser Ishant again?’ or ‘The IndiansCannot-Play-Bounce Series is back LOLz!’, know that their football jerseys will have been safely back in their closets until 2018. The Tour to England is a big deal after all, and the fact that this is the fi rst five-test series anywhere for India since 2002 is more critical to our fan than minor sporting events such as some Brazil-Netherlands semi-final. Moreover, we all know the smell of the English drubbing we received months after winning the World
Cup in 2011, when even Tendulkar, Dravid will be enough for the hosts to meekly and Laxman couldn’t avoid a 0-4 whitewash. surrender to the fierce forces of Varun Th is time, the clouds are perhaps looking Aaron and Mohammad Shami. Talking of our bowling department, darker – the legends have departed while which usually heads for overseas senior players such as Zaheer Khan and outings with rehearsed replies to Sehwag are looking up retirement brickbats, seems ready to protect that plans back home. In fact, only three Pinch tradition. When the strike bowler is players from that jaded 2011 series – Hitter Ishant Sharma, whose 173 overs in the Dhoni, his lieutenant Raina and er, last tour at a not-so-threatening average the dissonant Ishant – are returning to of 58-plus were as dangerous as gin-andEngland, eager to bury their ignominy. tonic for the English batsmen, we don’t expect A full-length test tour such as this much from the others. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar requires meticulous preparation, and the bowled impressively in the Champions Trophy BCCI, the visionary cricket board that it in England last year, but this series is as long as is, rightly scheduled a one-day series in a season of Celebrity Big Brother and perhaps as Bangladesh for our boys last month. We are intimidating. Unfortunately, the only menacing sure Raina, Pujara, Rahane and co. picked fast bowler we had in recent times is busy up invaluable skills on handling swinging gyrating in another reality show back home, conditions in that (farce of a) series. England Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. on the other hand, have just finished losing a Batting-wise, India may look strong with two-test series at home against Sri Lanka, and Jadeja, Dhoni and Rohit in the middle but we our fan hopes that the heart-breaking defeat
all know how IPL heroes can turn out to be like those counterfeit products which look as good as originals but have evident malfunctions. The burden again is on Kohli – whose confidence is foreign conditions-proof; Pujara – who is living up to his reputation as the next Dravid; and most of all Gautam Gambhir, the last bastion of the old order. And howsoever this series progresses, there is one motivational line this writer suggests Dhoni must use to begin his pep talks to the batsmen - “If Ajit Agarkar could get a test century at Lords…” Brace yourself then, for a battering season full of plot twists, fight-backs and hopefully controversies as delicious as Suarez’s bite. And if you’re the me-too football fan variety, make sure you keep switching channels during the fi rst test so that your Facebook friends can’t figure where your loyalties lie. Follow Malay on twitter @malayd