New Delhi, Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Fadda hona: City-speak for a sudden problem desidictionary or a negative turn of events. Eg: Don’t let the secret out. fadda ho jayega!
KUNZUM TRAVEL CAFÉ his cafe offers an impressive ambience to read as T you sip through a cup of cof-
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fee. Visitors can share their travel stories, anecdotes, experiences, images and videos with others on the cafe’s website, Kunzum.com, as well as in a scrapbook available at the cafe or on the pin boards. A well stocked library can be referred to for travel books,
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including guides, coffee table books and travelogues and non-travel books as well. The menu at the cafe offers coffee, tea and cookies. A special feature here is free wi-fi. A meal for two would cost around R200 here. Where: T-49, GF, Hauz Khas Village; Timings: Tuesday Sunday, 11am - 7.30pm Tel: 011-2651 3949; Facebook: www.facebook.com/kunzum PHOTO: ZABEEH AFAQUE
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READ AS YOU EAT
There’s nothing like a cup of coffee to go with a book. Head to these cafes that have both yummy food and reads on their menu
FULL CIRCLE BOOKSHOP AND CAFE TURTLE afe Turtle is housed just above the Full Circle C Book store. Both the
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There are many people in the city who don’t bother to visit a proper doctor to get their ears cleaned. Seen here is a tourist getting his ear cleaned by an ‘ear cleaner’. Only in Delhi!
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cuisine and music of that region. The place also houses books that one can read while relishing the food. The books, which are stocked on one of the tables near the entrance, mainly include those related to the region and its history, such as
ZIRO CAFE his café, which is just above the Green The Gap T store, is abuzz with activities. If reading a book and chilling with cold coffee is on your mind, then this is the place to head to. The place holds book reading sessions, book launches and book discussions. Books are also available for sale and reading. The menu of the cafe, which is just four months
others. The menu here offers a wide variety of items from Nepali cuisine. Where: 50 A, 2nd floor, Hauz Khas Village; Timings: 12.30pm - 11pm; Tel: 9811990608; Facebook: www.facebook.com/yetithehimalayankitchen
old, includes coffees, crepes, salads, sandwiches and more. Currently, they are showcasing the works of photographer Pablo Bartholomew. A meal for two would cost above R500. Where: 24/3, Hauz Khas Village Timings: 11am - 11.30pm Tel: 011-26561268 Facebook:
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SPELL & BOUND BOOKSHOP AND CAFE of books such as fiction, hile the bookstore non-fiction, coffee table opened a year ago, the W books, biographies, history, cafe section opened PHOTO: MANOJ VERMA
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bookstore and the cafe are frequented by avid readers in the city. The place offers books on different topics such as literature, cooking, photography, travel, fiction and many more. The cafe’s menu offers sandwiches, salads, coffees, teas and desserts. Cafe Turtle also has an indoor and an alfresco seating. Apart from Khan Market, it has other branches in Delhi as well. Where: 5B, Khan Market Timings: 9.30am to 9.30pm Tel: 011-24655641
YETI- THE HIMALAYAN KITCHEN Tibetan Art, Tibet hen you are here, you Renaissance of Nepal, and can get a feel of the W The Buddha Book, among Himalayas, with authentic
recently. Here, you can pick up a book and munch on the food served. The cafe has a veg and a non-veg multi-cuisine menu, the highlight of which is the beverage section. One can select from shakes, iced teas, coffees and a lot more. Don’t forget to try their bakery items. The bookstore offers various genres
children’s books and much more. A meal for two here would cost around R800. You can also get books delivered to your home. Where: C-11/2, SDA market (opposite IIT main gate) Timings: 11am - 11pm Tel: 011- 4102 7728
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people in the city Hometown Jodhpur, Rajasthan College Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai Favourite website www.google.com. I am not a very net-savvy person Favourite book Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Favourite quote When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. Sexual preference Straight Music you enjoy Soft, soothing romantic songs Sandals or sneakers Sandals Beer or wine I don’t drink Who does your hair At work, my hair stylist. Outside work, myself
Was doing a dance drama your first choice? Nope. I have always enjoyed it, but never thought I would take it up professionally. It just happened by chance. Your last regret purchase A swimsuit. It’s kept untouched in my wardrobe with the price tag intact Best thing that has ever been gifted to you As a birthday gift, my sister decorated all the walls of my room with photographs of me with my family and friends You are good at Entertaining people Delhi summer or winter Delhi winter One Bollywood song you don’t mind humming At the moment, I am hooked on
CULTURE to Hua Chokra Jawaan Re from Ishaqzaade Pet cause Proper, easily accessible medical aid for all sections of the society Favourite spot in Delhi I love visiting monuments and ruins like the Hauz Khas Fort and Purana Quila Pet peeve Physical abuse of women One memorable moment of your life When I got through Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai Would love to have dinner with Shah Rukh Khan Money in your wallet at the moment R650 Craziest thing you’ve ever done Stopped a man on an evening, accusing him of having stolen my phone; searched his pockets and
eventually got my phone back Any dancer who inspires you Anybody who dances without any inhibition, is an inspiration The one thing you can’t live without My phone Street food or proper dine in Street food Your favourite musician AR Rahman Facebook friends 279 Favourite film star Shah Rukh Khan forever Favourite cuisine Chinese Dieting or work out None. AS TOLD TO VAISHALI BHAMBRI
More about her Singhvi is an actor in the musical - Jhumroo, which celebrates the spirit of Kishore Kumar. She plays the dual role of Geeta the female lead’s friend and Suruchi - a television show host. A degree holder in Home Science, Singhvi was actively involved in theatre in her school and college days. You can watch her live: When: Tuesday and Thursday (3pm-5.30pm); Wednesday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday (6pm -10:30pm) Where: Kingdoms of Dreams, Gurgaon
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TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY Attend a tribute to Jamaican singer and songwriter, Bob Marley, at Cafe Out Of The Box. Lead singer, Antoine Redon, from France, Nikhil Vasudevan on the drums from India and Sergio Dinarte on the bass from Salvador will be performing at this event. On May 11, Friday at Cafe Out Of The Box, 9-A, Hauz Khas Village. Timings: 9.30 pm onwards. Entry is free.
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30 DAYS IN SEPTEMBER Asmita Theatre Group presents 30 days in September, a Hindi play. The story is about love and betrayal and comments on the sensitive issue of child sexual abuse. It endeavours to lift the veil of silence, which surrounds this menace. On May 12 at Shri Ram Center for Performing Arts (SRCPA), 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House. Timings: 7pm onwards.