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 gandhi
forever
The best tribute to Bapu this gandhi jayanti would be to follow his philosophy in letter and in spirit, writes
Minna Zutshi
The
donning of the Gandhi cap by celebrities and commoners alike during the
recent Anna movement became a symbol of resurgence of the Mahatma’s
ideology. But, for Young India, is there more to Gandhi than such
passing, public-propelled displays of his philosophy?
Minna Zutshi
A frail man attired in
a loincloth... a stalwart who stirred the conscience of the multitude
of masses... a calm, composed man who was an apostle of peace... a
dynamic leader who brought down the mighty British Empire. Mahatma
Gandhi, the man, has never been easy to understand.
Mahatma Gandhi, the dynamic leader who brought
down the mighty British empire, has never been easy to understand
Celebrating broken hearts
When
a relationship falls apart,
the once shared relics and accumulated possessions often give a
heartache of sorts. Which is why the Tristan Bates Theatre in London has
set up an award-winning exhibition called the Museum of Broken
Relationships where you can turn in those bittersweet memories — from
a discarded wedding dress, an "I Love You" Teddy bear and love
letters — for all to see.
Date with deities
Rooted deep in religious traditions, Kulu Dasehra is a unique festival in which both the gods and the
devout participate with equal enthusiasm, writes Rakesh Lohumi
AS
the Dasehra festival — symbolising the victory of the good over the
evil — comes to a close with the burning of the effigies of Ravana ,
Kumbhkarana and Meghnath elsewhere in the country, the chariot of Lord
Raghunath rolls down the sprawling Dhalpur Maidan in the valley of the
gods, setting off the grand spectacle of Kulu Dasehra.
As choosy as women
While the earlier male generations considered spending too much time and money on clothes as an effeminate obsession, the modern man is making efforts to be in step with global trends, says
Nutan Sehgal
IS
there any such thing as fashion from an Indian man's point of view? Yes,
there is. Even as the jetsetting metrosexual steps into the high fashion
lane, designers are hastily getting their act together. The Indian male, it would
seem, has finally broken the shackles of the past. Today, dressing for
the job is as important as dressing for a night out. Designers say that
when it comes to a choice of clothes, the new-age man can be as choosy
as a woman and can make as much effort to be smartly turned out.
All about nosey
neighbours
A
research has revealed that most of us see our neighbours as nosey, too
chatty and people who always steal parking spaces, but the biggest
complaint involves them making noise at unsociable hours. According to the survey of
2,000 people carried out for HSBC, around a quarter of homeowners become
irritated when someone plays loud music or a musical instrument within
earshot of their abodes.
Scandinavian chic
Helsinki, with its blue harbour and green spaces, is a great stress buster for the urban, jaded
tourist, who has been there, and done almost everything, writes Kalpana Sunder
Sea
gulls in flight, the harbour full of yachts, green trams trundling past,
domes and spires competing with glass and steel — Helsinki is a
photogenic city. Founded by the Swedish king Gustav Vasa in 1550 across
the Baltic Sea, it grew into importance after the Russians annexed it in
1809.
Love knows no age
As India borrows Pakistani romance, one man recasts himself, writes Shilpa Raina
From
hero to villain to out-of-work film actor to TV star, Mohnish Behl has
had a long chequered journey in showbiz. But in his twilight years, life
is taking a new turn yet again — as the protagonist of an Indian
romance, based on super-successful Pakistani soap Dhoop Kinare.
Best FB travel page
An
Australian travel agent’s
Facebook page has been named world’s best after receiving more than
75,000 "likes" in nine months. Intrepid Travel’s page was
also highly praised for having "mystery offers" and engaging
customers to interact as a community.
Imran on a roll
“I would like to direct films,” says Imran Khan in conversation with Jyothi Venkatesh
Imran
Khan is quite excited about his latest release Mere Brother Ki Dulhan,
which also stars Katrina Kaif and Pakistani singer Ali Zafar. "I play the role of
Khush Agnihotri. I could easily relate to Khush, who is a boy from a
simple middle class family in Dehradun. Ali Zafar, who is my elder
brother in the film, is extremely stylish, charming, and out and out a
ladies’ man.
Focus on lifestyle of tribals
Nilanjan Bhattacharya’s Johar — Welcome to the World showcases the rich reservoir of food resources and related traditional knowledge of sustainable practices of the
tribals, writes
Shoma A. Chatterji
How
does one define Indian food?
Is it defined by the food served at restaurants where waiters flash
colourful menu cards with a choice of fare at premium prices to choose
from? Or is it the simple dal-rice-sabzi-roti, you eat at home
everyday?
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