Bano fool
As technology replaces childhood ingenuity, Gen X switches to gadgets and gizmos to ring in All Fool’s Day, says
Saurabh Malik
Nothing
reflects the thoughtless end
of innocence more intelligently than All Fool’s Day. Initiated into the
world of astuteness through the Internet and round-the-clock television
channels — beaming essentially urbane and sophisticated programmes —
the hip-hop brigade of teenyboppers nowadays ring in the big day with
short message service jokes and caller tones. Along with other gadget and
gizmos. Instead of good old classroom gags flavoured with innocence!
Mr Bean bumbles out
He makes everyone laugh. No, not with his jokes or funny one-liners, but with his peculiar expressions, clumsiness and constant mumbling. That what Rowan Atkinson is for you. Doesn’t ring a bell? Then let us be more straightforward. He is our lovable Mr Bean!
city
On a roll
Rolling on speedy wheels promises both fun and thrill. And, perhaps this is the reason for the popularity of skating as a big sport in the tri city. According to skating ‘gurus’, there are more than 3,000 skaters in Panchkula, Chandigarh and Mohali. In view of its popularity, many skating rinks have come up at various schools and institutions. And, of late even the number of skating events and competitions has increased
manifold.
All that glitters
Old is gold, literally. And, if you do not believe in the dictum, go to the jewellery shops that are bedazzling onlookers across the city. You will find ‘heritage’ jewellery glittering on the glass shelves ready to be picked.
Right, contemporary is going traditional with designers drawing inspirations
from the country’s great architectural heritage for refining the jewellery to
meet today’s taste. You can now choose from more than just an outstanding
collection of gold and diamond jewellery. Up for grabs is impressive Kundan and
Polki stuff with conventions motivating the designs.
Sizzling Singapore
Weekend break seems to be getting redefined, from Shimla, it now has new name and it’s called Singapore! At least, that is what Singapore Tourism, Area Director, Kenneth Lim, would like to see happen and that too soon. On a visit to the city, he started by telling us about Singapore’s one defining moments (amongst others) and that is- Did we all know that Singapore Sling is actually native to Singapore?
Before everyone jumps to the ‘natural habitat’ segment on this tiny country,
it would be best to identify this local lovely. The heady cocktail created for
the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, almost 100 years ago is quite like its place of
origin—well defined! And, like this candy pink tipple has found flavour the
world over, Singapore too is busy these days courting touristy favour that is!
Aiming high
Nurtured on the spirit of competition, city students are aiming not just at “better” schools in Chandigarh, but celebrated institutes across the country.
Matka chowk
Far from Far
Living in the city is really spoiling my perception of “far”. Now, when I have to go to a sector, which is a 20-minute drive from my home, I say it is quite far. For someone who has spent a good part of her childhood waiting in vehicles to get some translatory motion in virtually immovable traffic jams – no destination should be far.
Jackson gets the flu
Dinner with Oprah
Acting legend Sidney Poitier was amazed when talk show queen Oprah Winfrey invited him for a sumptuous meal at his favourite restaurant in Los Angeles recently.
First
Day First Show
Reel gets real
Delhi Heights
Filmmaker Anand Kumar makes an impressive entry into Hindi films with his
family entertainer Delhi Heights. Set in the posh apartments named Delhi
Heights, the film narrates the story of the lives of the character who
reside there.
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