Sculpting talent
Government College of Art gets another creative space in the form of Dhanraj Bhagat Sculpture Park
Sitting at a far end of the classroom, Mandeep Singh, a fourth year student of BFA was busy shaping his artwork. The noise of the grinding machine that he was using for the purpose was so loud that it almost made any conversation impossible. And that left us with no option but to observe things around to gather information. Black stones were kept at just the apt distance all over the place.


Photos: Parvesh Chauhan

Play on
Ustad Allaudin Khan, who has developed his own style of playing Dilruba Esraj was in the city with his sons Amjad and Arshad Khan at the invitation of Pracheen Kala Kendra
It is indeed a real honour to perform at the prestigious music venues of the Queen Elizabeth Hall London and Boshoi Theatre in Moscow. A dream of any music maestro, which has been cherished by Ustad Allaudin Khan four times, an acclaimed soloist and accompanying Esraj-Dilruba maestro. An AIR and Doordarshan artist, Allaudin has performed world over with top Indian classical music wizards and is a visiting professor of music in Dartington College of London.
Ustad Allaudin Khan (R) with his sons Arshad (L) and Amjad (Centre)

For the little one
Bright colours, traditional cuts, fitted silhouettes… make sure you pick up the best dress for your kid this festive season
Trendy rockers, cool surfers or retro street dudes, kids will be kids. But when it comes to dressing up the little stars, they deserve nothing but the best and what better then having some designer stuff for your little prince or princess! Whether he is at the age where cool baby clothes is on the agenda or old enough to sport more serious runway fashions, here are some pointers to help you shop for the festive season.

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Forms of nature
A beautiful play of green cacti and water droplets is what makes for Thorns and Petals, a photo exhibition by a budding artiste Hitesh Vig organised by Sandli Pairan Kala Kender. A computer programmer with an artistic bent of mind, Hitesh discovered the healing power of art when he was down and out, courtesy, recession. "That was the time when I got to reflect, and, came to realise that I was misfit for a world I was into," shares Hitesh. His love for clicking frames and writing down such experiences in poetry surfaced in full measure.
Hitesh Vig. Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Melody of music
The realisation that artists are born and not made, came to the musician couple of Sanatanu Mitra and Sukuriti Mitra, when they heard their daughter Piyousha hum to radio tunes even before she practically knew how to speak properly. Knowing their daughters interest, they provided the musical environment at home and sent her to Gandharva Maha Vidyalya for systematic training in Hindustani classical vocal music. While Piyousha remained the obvious choice to represent her Bhavan Vidylaya School at Panchkula in music competitions, she enthralled many connoisseurs by clearing her Sangeet Vishard (BA Music Part II) from Pracheen Kala Kendra at the tender age of eleven.

Piyousha Mitra

Just jewels
It's the glitter of gold and sparkle of a diamond that catches the eye of a woman. And presenting some stunning designs in diamond, Rupinder Duggal, from Royal Creations has put up a two-day exhibition of Diamond jewellery at Episode, Sector 9. Inborn creativity and desire to design got Rupinder into the business of jewellery designing. "It's been almost 10 years since I came into the profession," she says. With no degree in jewellery designing she says, "Its by experience that I am learning the finer nuances of the business." With a variety of designs and styles in diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones the collection includes enamelling meena work, few traditional designs and well they have jewellery in beaten gold also.
Rupinder Duggal with her collection at Episode. Photos: Parvesh Chauhan

Fluid energy
Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Health care has launched Lucozade Sport. Lucozade sport has the right balance of electrolytes, glucose and fluids in body and ensures faster supply and absorption of energy to your body during high activity sports like running, jogging, cycling and playing football.

Chef's special
Fusion feast
It's a fact universally acknowledged and enjoyed - food is often the first introduction to any culture or country. The only thing that follows a country is its cuisine, whether traditional or fusion. And when its fusion, Chef Ashish Seth has just one suggestion - "Flavours from Down Under."

Shake, mix and stir…
Kevin Brauch, world renowned chef shares some cocktail and mocktail recipes to lift your festive spirits

That’s the spirit!
The first bottle of whisky in the world to break the six figure price barrier was revealed by The Dalmore distillery, which has sold two bottles for £100,000...each at Glasgow. The 64-year-old Trinitas, named because there were three bottles produced, was acquired by a luxury whisky lover in the US and a renowned whisky investor in the UK. The third bottle of the record breaking spirit will be sold at the Whisky Show in London at the end of October. And the both the proud owners are Indians. US- based buyer Mahesh Patel was delighted to be the first in the world to get his hands on bottle number one.

Sukhinder Singh with his prized possession

Happy deal
Do you miss your favourite cartoons Ben 10 and Powerpuff Girls when you are not in front of your television? Well, McDonalds has made sure that you don't miss them anymore. McDonalds has teamed up with Cartoon Network to make the characters a part of the Happy Meal promotion throughout the month of October.

Bigger and better
GOPAL'S- 8, has reopened in a brand new avatar with three times the space and chic interiors making life sweeter than ever before. From sweets to namkeen, cakes, breads to pizzas, Indian chaats to global ice-creams and coffees…Gopal's has not only increased the space but variety as well. A wide range of Indian sweets, especially for the weight watchers, Gopal's has introduced a sugar free range of sweets like Anjeer Barfi and Khajoor Barfi.

More than words
WORDZ-the debating society, an initiative of four innovative students from Chandigarh has covered a long distance since its inception in the year 2006. WORDZ has grown into a successful endeavor with over 180 members across six countries and is now a registered trust. In its attempt to realise its vision of providing a platform for students to enhance their public speaking and leadership skills, WORDZ has organised several debates, two Model United Nations conferences, three public speaking workshops and various other literary events.