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One day at a time
It’s that day of the year again when the entire nation joins hands to sport the red ribbon. But when it comes to shaking hands with individuals the ribbon supports, their hands shiver.
But people living with HIV, AIDS have a message for us: Life is Beautiful
Purva Grover
Dejected,
ill, unfortunate — you’ve referred to them using such words for long, and now, perhaps, it’s time you update your vocabulary. We met a few city People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and came back with a completely different set of words — brave, strong, determined and more.
Are we ready?
A woman’s take on the country’s first condom bar
Purva Grover
IT began as a story idea and a go-ahead from the boss. What followed was a test of my patience, convincing powers and ended with sneering looks and this story.
The task was to pen a woman’s perspective on the country’s first condom bar and to run a reality check on how the city has taken to this novel concept.
Saree, saree lady
Mandira noodle-strap Bedi on cricket, sarees, serials & films...
Aman Minhas
Posing for photographs and accepting bouquets, signing autographs and answering questions of journos was Mandira Bedi, in town to launch Satya Paul’s festive collection at Taj, Chandigarh.
The question-answers began with questions related to, of course, cricket, but our lady in noodle straps made it clear that she would only speak about the collection. But wait, sporting jeans and a white silken top, she wasn’t exactly in a Satya Paul! Well, that’s because she did not want to keep the Press waiting.
STEP OUT
Conquest of fear
India’s foremost woman skydiver was once so terrified she nearly crashed the plane!
Yana Banerjee-Bey
MANY youngsters say they would like to try a tough adventure sport but “feel scared”. Well, I would like to share with you the fascinating story of how skydiver Rachel Thomas conquered fear.
In 1979, as a 24-year-old mother of two and army wife in Agra, Rachel met a Mrs Shamsher – a French skydiver married to an Indian Army officer – at a dinner. The Shamshers had set up a club (the present Skydiving Federation of India) and were starting its first skydiving course the next day.
Telly Tales
Star-spangled week
Aman minhas
LAST week was big and busy. Stars shone on TV much to the viewers’ delight. Viewers got not just the usual glimpses and by the end of it, few of us even got bored seeing the same faces every day on every channel and listening to the same old “please go watch my movie” speech. Promoting their shows on TV is not such a bad idea after all! And doing it on popular shows running high on TRPs — very clever. Coinciding with the culmination of a talent hunt, even better.
 Simpson regrets break up with Nick
Pop Singer Jessica Simpson is reportedly regretting her decision to split from ex hubby Nick Lachey. Two years of leaving the former 98 Degrees singer, Simpson has been through a number of high-profile but short relationships with men including John Mayer to Adam Levine to Orlando Bloom. Now, a pal reveals that the heartache of such failed relationships has led Simpson to miss her Newlyweds days with Nick.
beauty studio
It’s berry simple
Pammy Kaul
It is the season of Strawberries. Did you know the red, juicy fruit with bright appealing appearance is not just a pretty sight for your eyes but is packed with immense health and beauty benefits? For a youthful and attractive glow strawberries carry Vitamin K, A, C, B6, B5, copper, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. Packed with anti-ageing antioxidants, it is also known as nature’s alternative to Botox, as it protects your skin from sun damage (one of the main culprits for premature ageing). In short, eating berries is a must for great skin as they are loaded with beauty benefits. Studies in US have shown that regular in take of strawberries can improve skin and hair conditions.
Animate your world
Learn to create an animated figure with Pradeep Kumar of Gali Gali Sim Sim fame
Aneesha Sareen
Step into the creative world of animation and get an insight into the finest 2D clay animation by being a part of a special workshop at Animaster-34. Animation expert Pradeep Kumar is here these days teaching the finer nuances of the art.
Bengal once more
Parbina Rashid
To
be part of an exhibition of paintings by young and upcoming Bengal artists is a temptation difficult to resist, especially if the panel of artists in the invitation card reads names like Partho Roy, Dipankar Bhowmik and Ajay Kumar Sharma.
It’s fashionable to be there
Aneesha Sareen
For that complete one-stop-shop experience walk into Fashion Kaleidoscope at Hotel Shivalik View-17. The expo, which will be inaugurated on Saturday, is surely the right track into the glittering world of fashion.
Himachal etc...
From home decor items, shawls to organic food, it’s all here
If you are looking for something to add to your home decor or buy some exquisite jewellery or feel the warmth of Pashmina or get hold of some organic foodstuff, the Himachali Handlooms and Handicrafts exhibition at Panchayat Bhawan-18, provides you that much more. The exhibition was inaugurated on Friday.
Cool Stuff
A relished delicacy
Tapioca continues to tickle taste buds across Southern & Northeastern belts
What is it that brings the North Eastern states and the Southern belt of the country together? First clue: A common delicacy. No idea? Here is another hint. It is a root that was once called the poor man’s food. Yes, you’re right. It’s the tapioca or cassava (manihot esculenta crantz). This native of South America continues to be a relished delicacy in several homes.
BON APPETIT
Trippin’ on Tapioca
Kandla Nijhowne
At first glance you’d think it’s sweet potato. On enquiring, you stumble upon several names — Cassava,
Tapioca, Kappa, Poolakizhangu, Kollikizhangu... For the last two, I needed all my brain cells to spell them right! The North Indian doesn’t use this root vegetable much but it’s a hot favourite with the Malayalis. Though deficient in proteins and vitamins, tapioca is rich in carbs, its starchy consistency lending itself very amiably to frying, steaming and being converted to the most delicious tikkiyas.
Feast for the eyes
If it’s delectable preparations & a panoramic view of the city you are looking for, then here’s where to head
Purva Grover
It
is not just the city foodies who line-up outside these eateries. The offering here is more than mouth-watering aromas and tastes. For, stunning view of the city and beyond is what they promise. We went round the city to bring to you eateries that promise a ‘eat with a view’ experience. Bask in the sun or dine under the sky, here a few eateries that let you soak in the beauty of the city.
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