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Hug Your Boss Day
Bonding with the boss
The cubicle walls have been pulled down and bosses have become more accessible to their employees. But are they ready to melt away the physical boundary as well and get hugged by them?
Today is Hug You Boss Day! Yes, now we have days for everything, right from roses to chocolates; and everyone from daughters to
neighbours. So, there has to be a day for the boss, probably the most contentious relationship one shares, next only to a mother-in-law! Now hug your boss? Yes, we duly celebrate Valentines Day aping the West, and all the days leading to it…Rose, Propose, Chocolate, Teddy, Promise, Hug and Kiss…phew.
Power of six
Young filmakers; films as short as six minutes, six themes... the outcome is bound to be a
sixer!
There is a world of a difference between dealing with young minds and delving into young minds. Difference of perspective, patience and a few other insightful traits that it takes to get the young and restless involved. "Children are not meant to be brushed aside. Even if my children want to make a film on trash, they can.
A track to remember
IP Singh and members of his band, Faridkot, are upbeat about creating the anthem song for the Hindi version of the movie Expendables 3. They have set their aims high and are all eager for the response of the audience...
Maayajal, the Hindi version of Hollywood film Matrix, impressed IP Singh and he seized every opportunity to watch it. He has no qualms admitting that he likes seeing Hindi versions of English films and thoroughly enjoys them. So, when his band Faridkot won the contest of creating an anthem song for the Hindi version of the movie Expendables 3, it just seemed like some connect; Karmic or not, IP Singh wouldn't go this far!
Rocking time: Members of the band, Faridkot
STAR TRACK
Gold rush
Jacqueline turns showstopper for Anju Modi
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez turned up in a bridal lehenga as the showstopper for designer Anju Modi at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. Jacqueline was dressed in a glittering lehenga, fully embroidered long sleeved choli and net dupatta, along with beautiful jewellery to complement her look. Anju's collection was a story of reincarnation called Manikarnika. Presented by Reliance Jewels, the designer revived the age old craft and ancient techniques.
On the right track
IP Singh and members of his band, Faridkot, are upbeat about creating the anthem song for the Hindi version of the movie Expendables 3. They have set their aims high and are all eager for the response of the audience...
Maayajal, the Hindi version of Hollywood film Matrix, impressed IP Singh; he has no qualms admitting that he likes seeing Hindi versions of English films. So, when his Delhi- band Faridkot won the contest of creating an anthem song for the Hindi version of the movie Expendables 3, it just seemed like some connect! It is the moment that is making him and the members of his band,
Raj, Nikhil and Sahil, happy and confident. Now, they just have to see their names roll out in the credit list on Friday, till then we catch up with the story so far.
 it’s happening
Of nritya and abhinaya
The Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi is going to organise Chandigarh Dance Festival by Gopika Varma (Mohiniyattam), Shovana Narayan (Kathak) and Kavita Dwivedi
(Oddisi). Three workshops on the three genres of classical dance will also be part of the event. Gopika Varma Started her Mohiniyattam traninig from the great guru Kalyani
Kuttyamma. Presently, Gopika is running a Mohiniyattam Dance School named "Dasyam" in Chennai and
Bengaluru, with a vision to promote and develop Mohiniattam dance outside Kerala.
As an outstanding performer, Guru Shovana Narayan's career, spanning well over four decades, has seen her mesmerizing audiences all over the world in several prestigious national and international festivals.
From streets to the platter
If an eating-out plan with family and friends is on your mind, Hotel Hometel has a Street Food Festival to offer. Right from Kolkata's puchka and egg roles to Maharashtrian vada pao, you can savour
a lot here. Largely vegetarian, you can check out a variety of flavours at Hometel's terrace where the stalls lined up in a neat row offer a delectable spread.
Pasta and more
Experience a delightful evening set in a typical Italian Trattoria setting along with your family and friends, as JW Marriott brings authentic Italian cuisine to the Indian table. Expat Chef Alessio Banchero at JW Marriott has put together a splendid menu that inspires, while simultaneously offering the freshness and authenticity of Italian cuisine. The a la carte
 menu offers soups in starters along with the main course options that include a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The desserts on the menu are true to its Italian origin and tastes delectable.
With 18 years of experience in making authentic Italian dishes in 5 star hotels and fine dining restaurants, Chef Alessio is a stalwart when it comes to Italian
cuisine. (On till August 23)
Tasty bite: Chef Alessio Banchero with an Italian spread
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