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 Table for
one, please
How does the city of umpteen number of single person households
treat its solo diners? Not too well, as Purva
Grover discovers
Half a dozen bananas last a week. The small loaf of bread catches
fungi by the time you are about to bite into the tenth slice. The fridge
is jam-packed with boxes of all sizes storing leftovers.
Photo by Manoj Mahajan. Location courtesy: Gopal Sweets
S.O.S.
Food Ideas
Just Junk: Thankfully,
pizza outlets do deliver a single pizza. Or drive down to McDonalds for
a burger. Or bite into buns, croissants, sandwiches etc.
Lose
some, win some
Technical error, theft or just a simple mistake... Worry no more
over losing data stored on the mobiles
Took your handset for software upgradation and came back home with an
empty phone book? Accidentally deleted the picture of your beloved? Lost
your mobile at workplace? Aren’t these some of the problems that we
all have faced at some time or the other.
Star Trek
Astrology, numerology, horary-prashan kundali, tarot cards,
vastu-shastra... the list goes on. The city is buzzing with
fortune-tellers, but do you want to know which techniques do these
destiny seekers follow in their own life? Read on...
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The essence of Chakbast’s couplet depicts the persona of 83-year-
old Dr Jia Lal Handoo, an author and social worker. Striking a balance
between his love for literature and enthusiasm to serve the humanity,
the city-based scholar is the most revered Masiha for the poor patients
at the PGI.
At 83, Jia Lal Handoo’s zeal to serve humanity is unparalleled. |
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Melody
Divine
“The success of any music performer lies in engendering an emotion
or feeling where he is lost in his creative aesthetic expression and the
audience is lost in the artist’s creation,” feels Upendra Bhatt of
the Kirana gharana. “But there are very few artists blessed with the
celestial vision, since such artists are born and not made,” he
reiterates.
Cool
Stuff
Hair
Care: Naturally Healthy
Shikakai, which literally means ‘fruit for the hair’ is something
that our grandmothers insisted that we used for cleaning our hair.
Godrej Shikakai converts shikakai powder into a water-soluble form and
uses the extracts in making the soaps. It is a superior cleanser for
lustrous long hair and promotes hair growth, and even prevents dandruff.
You can call it an all-in-one shampoo.
Band it
like Bachchan
It’s yet another sweltering day at the gym. Sweat rivulets run down
your neck like never before. And still, you’re stuck on that
treadmill. Hellbent to burn those stubborn calories and acquire a body
that would make everything feminine swoon. After all, you may not be
blessed with John Abraham’s mushy dimples, but you sure can work on
that Sallu-bhai body. Or Sunny Bhaji’s abs. Or …well, the list is
endless.
Subtly
Spiced
 Palate pleasing, easy on the stomach, Mirchi Kum promises
delicious food
minus the sting
Think chillies and what comes to mind is a spice that is devilish,
sizzling hot and fiery. Though one of the finest elements of Indian
cuisine, chillies, unfortunately, are not suitable for all to consume.
Especially if you are looking for rich food that is light on the
stomach.
BON APPETIT
Oat couture
Some call them gummy…others berate them as slimy, but if you are positive minded, ‘creamy’ describes them pretty well too, especially if you’re aware of the health benefits of oats! High in soluble fiber, oats can wave a magic wand to control cholesterol and blood pressure levels, also aiding better metabolic and gastro-intestinal health. Don’t just think of oats as a morning porridge. Be innovative and try some of my ‘favoroats’!
Q&A
Beauty Studio
Hand reading: It reveals your age
Your hands and neck are the first to reveal your age. Come summer and you unveil them. And with that comes the mad scramble to scrub, smooth and moisturise. Making these places look younger and knocking back the years is not difficult. A bit of knowledge of the right products and the know-how can take you a long way. Believe me, if done religiously, it will be the most uncomplicated routine you will ever follow. My philosophy is, keep it simple but constant and it works.
MONSOON SPECIAL
Ab ke saawan aise barse
Evergreen rain songs coax you to boogie-woogie in the complete harmony of raindrops
You’ve been listening to the rhythmic pitter-patter of the rain falling on the rooftops. Now, you can also hear it in compact discs and cassettes displayed at your favourite music shop. As the Monsoon’s finally washing the hot summer away, cassettes and CDs, saturated with rain related songs, have flooded the city markets.
Little Interview
Sizzling Shibani
She
made her debut with AIR FM’s signature tune a decade back. She then released her first pop album Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat and debuted in Bollywood with Sajna from Waisa Bhi Hota Hai.
FILM & FASHION
Britney leaves money to her sis
It looks like Britney Spears is using her money to bring her kid sister Jamie into the feud with her mum. The Toxic star has changed her will leaving her assets to her sister after her death as a rebuff to her mum, Lynne Spears.
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