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The curtain raisers In her own right Zuleikha Chaudhari on being 100 per cent authentic
Extraordinary PetsYou might think owning a tiger is unusual, but not in America. There are 15,000 of them in the U.S. Not all of them are kept as pets, but for those like Adam, who do live with their tigers, the emotional bond is strong. A wild ... TRAINING ROOM Water workouts help EXERCISE Water workouts are excellent for cardiovascular training and helps quicker muscle recovery QUICK TIP Vibes matter Are you concerned that you’re not getting proper results from your workouts? It might be the atmosphere where you work out. You aren’t likely to be motivated to train hard if you see everyone else in the gym lazing around and taking ... METRO WORKOUT Balle balle aerobics Shailaja Tripathi Taneja attends a Bhangra aerobics session, finding it is no cakewalk BLAST FROM THE PAST JAGTE RAHO1956 Raj Kapoor, Motilal, Nargis THERELUCTANT GOURMET 
A paean to parathasNOSTALGIA Roadside dhabas, traditional stops for truckers and motorists, have always been one of the most interesting things about travelling in India CHEWON THIS 
Hoppin’ JohnA rich, flavourful dish from the southern U.S., Hoppin’ John is very simple to make, consisting as it does of black-eyed peas, ham hocks, onion and long–grained rice cooked over a slow fire. Some recipes call for throwing in ... HI SPICE The bark that heals Cinnamon A currency for all seasons 
Stir Fried Prawns with Sichuan Chilly SaucePrawns are popular across the world. As a main dish, as a snack, bland or spicy, prawns lend themselves to all kinds of combinations. Its texture is strong and distinctive, so while the flavours may blend, the pieces stand out. The colours ... CHEF'S CORNER What a chap! Food Station Let Lahore waft in through your kitchen with these chapli kababs CAUGHT SNAPPING 
GET PUBLISHEDReaders are encouraged to send in their sightings: bloopers, UFOs or anything out of the ordinary they have snapped. Send your photographs to titled ...
Tease the taste buds The Craft House helps you choose and drink the perfect cup of tea
A friend recalls… Flashback Lekh Tandon on “Jagte Raho” 
C KKOMPANYNo, it is not a tale of the underworld. This Balaji comedy is the journey of three friends from a meagre existence to the Parliament. Raima Sen takes a break from serious cinema to try some light stuff. Tusshar Kapoor in the company of Anupam ...
Chords & NotesSonu Kakkar’s “Don’t Touch Me”, is a cute album. It is not attempting anything profound. It sets out to be fun. At best it is fun and at worst it is empty noise. Of the eight songs, none are remarkable for their lyrics or ...
Ripples on the river of time Cityscape Traditional water carriers are being left high and dry
A hundred reasons to smile The Kerala Cartoon Academy comes up with 123 ‘Manmohan Singhs’. Anjana Rajan reports
Stairway to heavenJust one line in the guest book at Hotel Thrisangu Haven by noted actor Mamooty says it all. “True to its name” he had written when he stayed here during a visit to Kuttikanam a few months ago. The place is totally embraced by ...
Where Jinnah rests next to NehruHERITAGE If exploring the past is your kind of thing, visit the little known Museum of Akashvani and Doordarshan, suggests SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY Exclusive leather leads the way Launch Aigner opens its flagship store in Vasant Kunj 
Painting ExhibitionBy Ramesh Gujrala, Sanjay Bhattacharya, Babu Xavier, Srikanth Kohle and others. Venue: Gallery Art Maestros Date: Till September 3 Timings: 11 a.m. to 7 ... 
Life After MarriageLivingroom Theatre presents director Sarita Vohra’s play ‘Mandy Weds Sandy’, which explores relationships and family support in crises, especially after marriage. Venue: Epicentre, Gurgaon Date: ... 
Hindustani MusicA vocal Hindustani recital by Lata Khatri, disciple of Pt. Bhola Nath Misra. Venue: Epicentre, Gurgaon Date: September 3 Timings: 7.30 ... Flute Recital By Master Anirudh Bharadwaj, disciple of Akhila Krishnan and P.N. Krishnan. Venue: Epicentre, Gurgaon Date: September 4 Timings: 7.30 ... 
Dance RecitalA Bharatanatyam dance performance by Abhirami Selvakumar, disciple of Urmila Sathyanarayanan. Venue: Delhi Tamil Sangam, R.K. Puram Date: August 30 Timings: 6.30 ... 
French FilmDirector Roschdy Zem’s Mauvaise Foi (Bad Faith) – part of the Festival of Love Stories by the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise. Venue: 72, Lodi Estate Date: September ... Dadagiri on screen Show Meet the real bullies and survivors on television
Sound of music B&W 683SPEAKERS You need a solid amplifier, and some good speakers to swirl those sounds around your room. A good home theatre-in-a-box is an easy option; however, if you’d like to put together your own system, here are some speaker ideas 
JBL On Air Control 2.4GThis ‘wireless’ one adds more wiring and throws in a few bulky adapters as well. Fortunately, the good sound is this system’s saving grace. Plus: Good bass, sturdy and flexible wall mounts Minus: Remote control is ... 
Mordaunt-Short Avant 902iYou can try and blast these bookshelves all you like, but the sound will remain crisp and clear. Plus: Excellent control at both high and low levels Minus: More expensive than its contemporaries Price: ...
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