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Three cheers!
Lakhwinder Wadali, the Punjabi singer, hesitates while speaking in front of his father Puran Chand Wadali and uncle Pyarelal Wadali. He looks at them for approval; a nod, a smile, a reassurance whenever possible. The two, let the junior Wadali take on the lead; he assumes the role like a team manager.
TRIPLE DELIGHT: (L-R) Puran Chand Wadali, Lakhwinder Wadali and Pyarelal Wadali
Guide book
"Dependency on anyone or anything is not good, be it your spouse, teacher or astrologer," says Larra Shah, holistic healer. The statement is rather unlikely from someone who practices astrology and tarot!
It’s a puppet’s world
The set up is as dramatic as the multicultural streak which exists at Alliance Française. Behind a huge white wheel set up in the middle of the room is a woman playing with her own shadows. In between the paper cuttings and figures is a huge puppet of a kathakali dancer. The drama begins to unfold as Brigitte starts talking about her passion for the dance form.
Myth no more
Two stories run parallel to each other. The first pertains to the inspiration behind the book – the literature, philosophies, the protagonist Lord Shiva and his adventures. The second story is about how the book is rejected by publishers, out-of-the-box marketing strategy, the success and compliments. With the author of The Secret of The Nagas, Amish Tripathi, the interview is more of a story-telling session!
Groovy time: Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone at Just Dance sets at Filmcity, Mumbai. — PTI |
Gyan Zone
Boyz just wanna have fun!
Here they come again! And are they back with a bang? With a band for sure! Raga Boyz, the brother quadrant band from Pakistan, believes in connecting with the audience. That's what they are going to be doing this time.
Master Chef
The pear parody
The Biblical tale of Adam and Eve and the apple may be popular but finally, the pear too carries a great deal of significance in Christian folklore. Homer declared them a ‘Gift from the Gods’. Mythological narrative claims that on Christmas morning, a young maiden was supposed to walk backwards around a pear tree three times.
It’s rocking
Jugni once more
Bring it on. Bring more. We don't mind any number of versions of the folk song Jugni. Every time a new treatment is rendered to the song, like it was done in Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Tanu Weds Manu, it gets even better. The basic melody is so beautifully composed that any slight variations would only make it sound better. In Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster also, Jugni proves to be the USP of the album.
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Royal treat
Barbeque Nation-26 is on a royal expedition with it its Shahi Dastarkhan festival. The endavour is to bring exotic dishes and also give a feel of royalty to the guests. So, dishes come from the kitchens of Mughals, Nizams, Rajputs and certain parts of Kashmir. In order to ensure that the food is every bit authentic, the chefs are trained in cooking by taking them back in the history of the food.
Folk turns Jazz(y)
Telling tales of old heroes of Punjab has been on Jazzy B's mind for quite sometime now. And with his upcoming album Maharajas he has realised his dream.
When art becomes meditation
The world of art is as big as you wish to explore. Looking at this definition, the Government College for Art, Chandigarh, organised a digital art workshop recently. Considering the technicalities involved in this field, the workshop surely was an insight for the budding artists of the college.
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