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Rescue in rough waters Yana Banerjee-Bey returns from the country’s first Whitewater Rescue Technician course,
For the first few seconds, the throw bags flew haphazardly – hitting people’s legs or just landing on the sand and water-smoothened pebbles of the river bank. The voice of Chandra Ale, our instructor from Nepal, floated over, “No, remember you have to throw it smack on the face of the drowning victim. Call out, get his attention and throw so that he can see it coming and grab it!” I heaved the bag up, fixed my gaze on the person opposite me, shouted “Dinesh!” and swung it straight at his face. Missing my target completely, I made a mental note to strengthen my arms. To my right and left, the strongest arms were landing the bags virtually bang on the noses they were aiming at in overhand, underhand and swing throws. India’s first Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) course was underway on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh and two facing rows of trainees were hurling the bags at each other in dry practice before perfecting the technique in the swift current. Organised by Katabatic River Explorers, a Gurgaon-based rafting and kayaking outfit set up by Sachidanand Swami and Amit Singh, software professionals with a passion for whitewater sport, the course trained 17 participants – professional river guides and adventure enthusiasts – in the basics of rescue in fast-flowing water from February 5-8. Though the course — designed by Rescue 3 International, the California-based company that is the world’s leading rescue training organisation – is specifically meant for river guides and kayakers, much of what is taught is applicable to flood rescue as well. Trainees were given an overview of rescue items and methods of use as well as adaptation and substitution in crises when equipment is short. Much of the equipment is common to other adventure sport, including ropes, pulleys and carabiners. But the most frequently used and versatile piece of equipment is the throw bag – a cylindrical bag stuffed with 20-25 m of polypropylene rope that floats. The throw bag is used for shoreline rescue, for tow rescue, to set up lines across the river, and can be joined together to make a long rope. Throw bags are also placed on either side of the head of a victim with a neck injury to minimise movement. Yet, if used amateurishly, the throw bag can turn into a hazard – as happened before our eyes. A trainee forgot to pass the cord round his hips after throwing the bag and continued to hold it in his hands. As the ‘victim’ grabbed the bag, the cord tugged loose and entangled round him. “For a while there, I knew what it is to be a real victim,” he said, emerging grinning onto the bank.
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Rabbi Unplugged He hogged headlines in 2005 with his maiden album Tere Bin. But more than the music, perhaps it was the video of Bulla Ki Jaana featuring Rabbi Shergill that got him instant recognition as ‘the turbaned guy’ playing the guitar on the streets, in the field, at the ghats, in the crowd, virtually everywhere. Not many are aware but a Punjabi spoof of the video and song was also made and it did equally well! He is now back in action, this time as a music director of the Jimmy Shergill, Neha Dhupia and Om Puri starrer Delhi Heights’. Starting his career with making jingles, Rabbi, a thorough Punjabi, was brought up in Delhi on a heavy dose of Punjabi culture and milieu. Quite unlike his latest video from the movie which has him riding the streets of Delhi on his bike, Rabbi comes across as a no-nonsense, philosophical human being with a pragmatic approach on life. “These days videos give you an identity as a singer. And the final product is viewed as an audio-visual presentation,” he rues. Having grown up on a diet of Hindi music, he flips for music by legends like Madan Mohan and R.D. Burman. Being a singer himself, after donning a music director’s cap, did he compromise on his freedom? “Yes, one has to put the cork somewhere. Everything has to be taken care of, right from the storyline to the situation,” he confesses. From reading a bit of Bulle Shah to defying having any connection with any isms (belief or faith) whatsoever, he feels Sufism is next to spiritualism. His next untitled album is due to hit the shelves sometime mid-year. “It’s going to be an assortment of sorts,” he says, brushing aside all possibilities of it being a romantic one. Composer, singer and now music director, it seems Rabbi loves his sovereignty too much. Perhaps it can explain his ‘moving’ videos with a lot of travelling with them. Most of the songs from his new album have been shot in Milan. Inspired by Jimmy Paige to pick up the guitar, he never took formal lessons in music prior to the release of his first album but now, he is. “I am learning voice culture and vocalisation from my Ustad, Ananth Vaidyanathan. He is the Bruce Lee of music!” he gushes. “Calling the shots as a music director, one gets bored of doing the same thing. And music direction will never be full time for me,” he declares.
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Flavours of Rajasthan Foodies, it’s party time. Gatte ki sabzi and dal-baati churma are just a few of the desert state’s specialities that are on offer.
Savour the yummy delicacies with folk music playing in the background or simply check out the handicraft stalls... there is something for everybody! From the land of sand dunes and the famous folk dances comes an array of delicacies. And delicacies not just any, with its varied spices and flavours Rajasthani cuisine is just the right thing to satiate one’s taste buds. Savouring these authentic delights to one’s heart fill in Chandigarh is a privilege in itself. Thanks to the ongoing exhibition of handicrafts in Rajasthan Bhawan, there are many foodies checking out the Rajasthani flavours and not just the handicrafts on display. The menu is all set, with more than 30 main course dishes, around 20 snacks and as many desserts on offer one may wonder which one to start with. Lets take a quick peek at what all is on the menu to tantalise the taste cells. Strong aroma of Rajasthani spices welcome as you enter the back gallery of the venue. To start with, Gatte Ki Khichdii prepared by mixing besan with neembu ka sat and putting it all into pre-cooked gravy. Next in line is Gatte Ki Subzi, which is a mix of peas, cauliflower with a dash of tomatoes thrown in served with thane ki mirch which is a mixture made of crushed green chillies. If you are thinking how are you going to survive after this spicy food, Binaz, a version of sweet rice prepared in Punjab is here. Cooked in lots of desi ghee with Chashni and dry fruits thrown in, this sweetened rice traces back its history to the time of Maharajas, informs Mukesh Manot, who is leading his troupe of seven chefs from Rajasthan. Giving details of the cuisine, Mukesh claims there are more than 10 different items of rice and an equal numbers of halwas that are made including Badaam ka halwa, kaju ka halwa and tiranga halwa. After the dal, the focus is now on variety of vegetables that are not only cooked in Rajasthan but also are unique to the place such as Sangerey ki subzi, moth ki subzi and kair ki kadi that are great for their nutritional value. Combined with sugary and deep fried makhaan wada set with desi ghee and flour or with Mawey ki kachori made of khoya, flour and cardamom. For those keen on snacks can take their pick from the famous mirchi wada – a whole long green chilli doused in besan and served hot with imli ki chutney mixed with dates and amchoor or Moong dal ke pakore, moong ke kachori and Alu wada. Go ahead dig in the delicacies! (The festival is on at Rajasthan Bhawan, Sector 33 till Sunday)
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Toast of the season Savour some steamy soup without burning a hole in your pocket. The best way to ward off the evening chill and that too only for Rs 5 from a roadside soup vendor for fun or for palette the choice is yours. The irresistible food option that these roadside soupwallas and eggwallas give for your pocket is the way to be for the foodies. Drive down the roads to the parking lots adjoining the markets and you find umpteen rehris serving their best fare. In fact, they dot the roads running through Sectors, 44, 32, 34 and 47. The prime time is the evenings, of course! The whiff is unmistakable. As you pass the rehris, the tinge of lime and the aroma rising out of chicken brewing over low flame allures you. It mingles with a hint of salt and pepper to give you the taste to tingle your taste buds. Most rehriwallas try to follow the required standards of hygiene and cleanliness while preparing and serving soups but one has to be watchful. As far as the price is concerned, the rates are unbelievably low. Indeed the prices are the only USP of these friendly neighbourhood rehriwalas to flourish. “You just have to pull out five bucks from your pocket for a glass or bowl of soup. This is not all. You get boiled egg for as less as three rupees,” says Rajan Sharma, a Panjab University student. “Why waste money in luxury restaurants and soup bars, when you can get cheap and best soup at the roadside rehris?” he questions. These rehriwallas attract a motley crowd of people who find them very convenient to approach. For them, chicken soup continues to be the hot favourite. Some prefer tomato soup like blackgram or chana soup as well. “We serve the soup in a special manner. And that’s what draws quite a large number of soup lovers,” Mohan, a soup vendor enthuses. This soup business is exclusively for winters as he sells juice in the summers for the past several decades. You can find him in Sector 32 serving chicken soup in bowls with crushed eggs and different sauces. “We are regular visitors and just love to sip chicken soups offered by him, says Gagan Deep Singh, a PU student. “We always go on the geri route on bikes in the evening and drink soups and eat eggs from the roadside rehris. It is good for beat this cold weather”. Bablu from Indira Colony runs his mobile- outlet of soup in Sector 34. He operates between 7 and 10 pm. He starts his work in the afternoon at 4:30 pm. Then he gets fresh for the daily routine. He makes special soups laced with pudina chutney and anardana for adding pleasure to the taste. Sounds yummy!
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Baljit Amarjit Singh talks about her triumph over osteoarthritis. Seven months of holistic healing and a belief that I can is what it took, she tells Anuradha Shukla
Moments of crisis make the best and the worst come out. All it takes is faith, to connect with the pain as well as come out of it, unhurt and free. Faith and spirit is what took Baljit Amarjit Singh to come out of excruciating pain caused by osteoarthritis for 11 long years. Winning over the pain through divine inspiration and power of her spirit, Baljit penned the experience of her miraculous recovery to help others like her. Aptly titled I Can You Can! the book has had a spiralling impact as not only persons with arthritis but, as Baljit says, even children come and tell her that they can do anything they want to. Bludgeoning her spirit and landing her into depression till the day she could not even bend before her god, the pain seemed indomitable. “One line of the shabad from inside the Gurdwara as I was forced to sit outside lifted my spirits — Jin paidaish tu kiya soi de adhar (one who has created you will give you support),” says Baljit. The pain was the same but I felt better and made up my mind to conquer it, she tells. The rest is an amazing journey of how the whole world conspires to make your deepest wish come true. “The doctors had given up and put me on pain killers. They told me that total knee replacement was the last option but my thoughts were liberated from the agonising pain when something inside me told me that I am responsible for my well being and if my body had developed some distortion, like loss of my knee cartilage, it should be able to heal itself,” says Baljit. This journey is what her book records, the journey of resurrection from pain to healing with the power of spirit. Power, which made her come out in just seven months from the pain that was termed incurable earlier. “Not that the recovery was easy but with complete faith in what I was doing, it became possible,” says Baljit. She religiously followed 13 ways of healing through physiotherapy, naturopathy, yoga, pranayama, special diet healing like taking wheat grass and anaar juice and even eating chillies! “In my book I want to reach out to the vast population suffering from the ailment,” says Baljit, who continued with her teaching job at Vivek High. “Inspiration to help yourself is one part of what I wanted to convey though my book. Holistic healing and the immense support of my husband and my children was also crucial to my miraculous recovery,” she says. “In a month I poured out what I had gone through in seven months. The book is for anyone and everyone because if I can, you can!” she signs off.
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Becoming a cameraman was an obvious choice, Sangeeth Sivan tells Smriti Sharma Now, ace cameraman, documentary maker and director Sangeeth Sivan, better known as the much acclaimed Santosh Sivan’s brother, is in town to shoot for his upcoming untitled Hindi film with Bobby Deol and Nana Patekar. In a tête-à-tête, Sangeeth shared notes on his latest film and his career. Not many know that his tryst with the camera was purely by chance. How he got into making films is even more interesting and had it not been for bro Santosh, Sangeeth would have been with State Bank of India in Jaipur! This extremely down to earth director’s first Hindi movie was Zor, an action film with Punjab da puttar Sunny Deol. Sangeeth has no qualms in attributing his cinematic debut to his brother. “I was more into sports and studies. Actually, I was quite a geek,” he confesses. “I had to choose between the bank job and working with my father,” he tells. “Coming from a family of cameramen (his father is a well known cameraman down south) it was a fairly obvious choice. So I packed my bags for Arunachal Pradesh to work with my father on a documentary.” And what’s he now up to? “My current film is about a killer who gets in touch with his family in Punjab and how that changes him,” says Sangeeth. But why is it still untitled? “We did find an apt title, but before we could use it, somebody else used it up!” is all he’s willing to tell. Under his belt are some documentaries on rights of a child based in Kerala and sponsored by UNICEF, an international award winning children’s film and the recent flop comedy Kya Kool Hai Hum. “KKHH was a movie targeted for those between 17 and 30. Right from the beginning, I made it clear that it was a sex comedy. Plus, I never bother about critics. I make films only for the audience,” he asserts. Interestingly, his next production is again going to be a comedy based on the concept of mistaken identity. Unlike most others of his league, Sangeeth is adamant that there’s nothing wrong in being inspired from Hollywood. “Techniques used in Hollywood films certainly inspire me, but not storyline”. If there is one regret he has, it is certainly thriller film Sandhya. Directed by him and produced by Jackie Shroff the completed film could no0t be released due to some financial reasons “It was one film I put my heart and soul into and I am hopeful of it being released soon,” muses Sivan. With a director brother at home, is there any chance of the duo making a film together? “Both of us are very different people with separate goals. I am sure we will end up fighting over the technicalities,” he chuckles. Incidentally, Sangeeth made the first six films with Santosh as cameraman. After making a whole lot of action films and trying his hand at comedy, he has reached one conclusion: “Comedy movies are less taxing than action- packed ones.” Pankaj Trivedi who has been working with him as a writer for his fun filled and action films is also here. How has his experience of shooting in Punjab been? “So far, so good,” pat comes the reply.
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Spanish show rejects five ‘too thin’ models The organisers of Spain’s top annual fashion show has rejected five out of 69 fashion models as being too thin to appear in this year’s event, acting on a decision to bar underweight women from the catwalk. The show, known as the Pasarela Cibeles, decided in September 2005 not to allow women below a body mass to height ratio of 18 to take part. One of the rejected models had only reached a ratio of 16, the equivalent of being 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing less than 110 pounds, said Dr Susana Monereo of Madrid Getafe Hospital’s endocrinology and nutrition department, who along with two other doctors was in charge of assessing the models. Monereo said this represented “extreme thinness.” Three of the five models turned away were not Spanish, Monereo said. The five models had come from working at a New York fashion show and two of them had taken part in 25 shows before flying to Madrid for the assessment, said Leonor Perez Pita, director of Pasarela Cibeles. “It could be that they lost weight during that period,” Perez Pita said. She said the Madrid show’s aim was to convey a message of “health and beauty.” “Five hundred people will see them here, but through television it’ll make it six million, and a young girl may think it’s a definition of beauty and may even make herself ill as a result.” The model Raquel Brel, who at 5 feet 11 1/2 inches tall and nearly 135 pounds, passed the assessment, said she agreed with the terms imposed by the show. “Excessively thin models aren’t good for society and don’t correspond with reality,” said Brel, adding she knew of models who only ate an apple a day while working. “There are more models who eat little than those whose weight is naturally low,” Brel said.
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Bhansali, Mallika come together Unusual pair Mallika Sherawat and Sanjay Leela Bhansali sparkled on the sets of Kjo’s Koffee With Karan. The two were initially wary of each other. “And rightly so. What could there be in common between them? Luckily, Karan’s characteristic affability soon put them at ease. Mallika was obviously awestruck and nervous. Sanjay put her at ease by telling her he was a far cry from his sober serious image and that he loved having fun,” a source said. Once the camera was switched on, the threesome had a ball. Repartees flew fast and furious. “Bhansali surprised Mallika by telling her he had always found her to be one of the most promising new discoveries, though she needed to work on her voice modulation. He also gently reminded her to get back to earth when she spoke about her superiority complex,” added the source. Apparently, the vibes on the sets were rib tickling with the two filmmakers often laughing uproariously at Mallika’s self-declarations. “At one point Mallika high-handedly declares that she would like the three Khans — Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman — to serve her meals. And when Karan asks her which hero’s butt she likes best, Mallika changes the topic to female butts and declares she likes Bipasha Basu’s the best.” When asked about this extremely unorthodox tête-à-tête featuring the genius filmmaker and the femme fatale, Karan said: “I don’t know who gives you all this information. But yes, we did shoot with my favourite filmmaker and one of the sexiest actresses. It was great fun. As I said earlier, I don’t only want to bring on unusual and exciting guests, I want to bring them on in unexpected combinations. I believe opposites make sparks fly.”
— IANS
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“I knew who my dad was,” she told Katie Couric in a 12-minute piece on CBS News 60 Minutes Sunday. “I saw him sporadically until I was nine and then I didn’t see him again or talk to him until I was 18.” Shankar never married her mother - their relationship, Norah said, was complicated and it ended when she was young. Her mother, she said, didn’t want her talking about him. Jones, 27, acknowledged it was kind of a secret. “You know, when you have a father who’s pretty well known but you don’t see him, the last thing you want to do is start talking about him all the time to people,” she said. When Norah turned 18, she sought out her father, who was living in California with his daughter and second wife. Asked if she was angry or sought an apology from her father when they reconnected, Jones said, “Yeah, I might have. I might have wanted that.” Today, she said they are close. “Do you consider yourself part Indian?” Couric asked. “I grew up in Texas with a white mother,” Jones said. “I feel very Texan, actually a New Yorker.” Norah Jones, who has sold over 30 million albums, more than any other female artist this decade, told Couric that success makes her uncomfortable as they talked about the 2003 Grammy Awards.
— IANS
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Desert colours They come every year and the city gives them all the more reason to return. Nearing a decade in the city, Rangavali brings its annual exhibition of Rajasthani clothes. With an eye on the bright summers, the colours of the dessert flow onto the suits, kurtis and dupattas. The vast range of hand printed designer blocks on cotton offers many options for the ethnic chic. If authentic traditional is the way you want it, then check out the block prints in vegetable dyes. The chemically dyed block prints offer much sharper hues and are available in several colours here. Going designer, Rangavali has a range of kurtis in exclusive designs. “The craftsmen first lay out the cloth on the table, mark the designs and using separate designer block prints give the special touch,” says Amit Bawa. As always, designer stuff comes for a price. The kurtis begin at Rs 500 and prices vary depending on the intricacy of the design, tells Bawa. The kurtis are available in nice muted tones as well as darker colours for the evening. Suits come in Mangalgiri and Bhagalpuri handloom cotton with a golden border beginning Rs 700. Kota fabric with a silk thread and block printed motifs is a treat for the eyes. Pick up shirt pieces for Rs 250. Plain and block printed running material is also available for suits for Rs 80 a metre. (The exhibition is on till Sunday)
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Iron Maiden hire Bangalore Palace English heavy metal band Iron Maiden has hired the spectacular Bangalore Palace for their first gig in the country. They are scheduled to perform on March 17. Nearly three decades after coming into the rock scene, the metallers have shown an inclination towards the Asian market after their album A Matter Of Life And Death reached number two in the Indian charts. ”To say we’re all really looking forward to going to Bangalore is something of an understatement. It’s very special to us to be able to play to new fans in countries we’ve never been to before. We are crafting a special set to include both songs from A Matter Of Life and Death and a load of other favourites,” band frontman Bruce Dickinson was quoted as saying. “Going right back to 1985 and tours behind the old Iron Curtain, particularly Poland, Maiden have always enjoyed blazing the trail taking metal to new fans all over the world,” added band manager Rod Smallwood.
— ANI
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FILM REVIEW Eklavya is a slickly crafted, perfect contemporary, edge-of-the-seat dramatic action thriller Eklavya - The Royal Guard, with a stellar ensemble cast. True to the Vidhu Vinod Chopra genre, it is the best film from his banner. Having come up with a different film, its star cast gives it the box-office value also. The film is about Eklavya, played by Big B. His character in the film is renowned for his loyalty but is caught in a time warp. Eklavya is a very moving film and sets you thinking. There is not a single dull moment from the beginning to the climax. Vidhu Vinod Chopra has yet again proved his directorial abilities with Eklavya. He draws best from his technical crew. The film reaches perfection with its heart-warming story, sterling cinematography and excellent direction. Superb performances from the cast but needless to add Amitabh Bachchan steals the thunder. Sanjay Dutt succeeds in holding on his own. Saif Ali Khan is appreciable in the film. Vidya Balan, Jackie Shroff, Jimmy Shergill, Boman Irani, Raima Sen and Sharmila Tagore have all performed well. Shantanu Moitra comes up with a brilliant music score. Overall the movie is worth watching. The climax will definitely set moviegoers
thinking. — D.P.
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Health tip of the day
If one is unable to carry on a conversation while exercising, the exercise is too strenuous; if one can ‘sing’ then the exercise is too
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Chandra Ale, a whitewater athlete from Nepal, taught the course. Ale is the only instructor in the South Asia-Southeast Asia region qualified to teach and issue certifications for Rescue 3 International courses. He has taught in the US, Canada, Norway and Japan. Ale also led the first, and so far only, Nepali descent of the Mahakali river in Nepal in 1998. In addition, he is also a canyoning guide. He picked up the sport in Norway and brought it to Nepal, introducing it at Borderland Resorts. He now runs his own adventure outfit, Initiative Outdoor in Kathmandu.
If we Punjabis have a thing about mah ki dal, well our Rajasthani counterparts have an assortment of dals to offer. Dal Panchmel, which is a mix of arhar, masoor, moong and chana dal, is a heavenly delight served with lassan, pyaz ki chutne. With every main course dish, they have one dessert to chomp. For dal panchmel, rabri ke ladoo is the best bet. Prepared by mixing Besan with rabri and dry fruits; the mixture is put into chashni before being given the shape of a
ladoo. 
Among all things, the city is definitely a favourite among Bollywood directors. All through last year it hosted the reigning kings and queens of the film industry and of course Punjabi movies on a shoestring budget.
Indian sitar maestro Ravi Shankar’s American daughter Norah Jones says she and her father are close today after years of estrangement, but she does not consider herself part Indian.
Matrix, America’s number one Professional Products Range, presents its latest foray into hairdressing, MOCHAS FLIPSTYLE. It constitutes professional cut and color techniques that enable you to achieve two distinct looks just by styling your hair differently. With MOCHAS FLIPSTYLE you can go ‘Glam’ and create a bold, funky look for parties or you can just style down to create a ‘Smart’ everyday, for all occasions look. The MOCHAS palette consists of four delicious chocolate infused coffee shades ranging from deep dark chocolates to latte lights. 
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