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Guests are gods Imagine waking up in the morning and sharing a gobi ka parantha and lassi with someone from Finland or Brazil and discussing world politics sitting in your own dining room. If the idea excites you, then chances are that you will soon be doing that. Yes, we are talking about the Bed-n-Breakfast scheme the Chandigarh Administration has been busy working on these days. The advertisement announcing the scheme that appeared a couple of months ago has generated quite a response, according to Vivek Atray, Director, Tourism and Public Relations. “There were altogether 75 applications which after a thorough evaluation by a three-member committee has been narrowed down to 45,” says Atray. A committee that comprises DSP Devinder Thakur, Assistant Director, Tourism, Vinod Kalia and Superintendent, Deputy Commissioner Office, R.K. Prashar is still processing the applications. To be honest, the overwhelming response does baffle us. Especially after knowing the fact that a majority of the applicants belong to the “retiree” category or are people whose children live abroad. After all this is the generation that hammered into our heads not to open the door to a stranger when you are alone! Is it the lure of easy money (Rs 500 to Rs 700 per night as we learn from Atray) or loneliness, which is goading them to be part of the scheme? Bread & culture
“The idea of sharing my house and breakfast with a stranger has its own appeal, especially if the person is a foreigner,” says Dr B.M. Mahajan, a resident of Sector 18. Mahajan, who retired as managing Director of Milkfed, Punjab, is not just willing to share his home and meals but also his hobbies. “I have this room on the second floor, complete with a kitchenette and all the luxuries that a four-star hotel offers. And if my guest happens to like golfing, I can take him or her to the Golf Club too,” he says. His 600-sq. yard house has all facilities like enough parking area and open space to fulfill the norms of the administration. Mahajan, who himself had experienced staying in Bed-n-Breakfast accommodations in a number of countries, feels a little skeptical about the implementation of the scheme here due to, what he calls, certain cultural reasons. “We Indians are as open as the foreigners. But it’s time to wake up to other cultures and having a guest from different parts of the country or the world is the good start.” B.R. Grover is all excited about offering a slice of Chandigarh’s culture to the tourists. “I have six rooms to offer,” says Grover who lives in a two-canal house in Sector 18. “The scheme is meant to boost economy tourism in the city, but we can make it a life-time experience for our visitors by sharing our way of living with them,” he says. Well, the money is of course a lucrative point in the whole bargain. Economy is the key word
The scheme is meant for economy tourists as well as for those looking for a ‘home away from home’ experience. “Foreign nationals prefer staying with families, rather than hotels,” says Kalia. “Chandigarh being the gateway to Himachal Pradesh, for people who pass through the city, spending a night with a family is a better option than staying in a hotel. In the process, the host, too, gets benefited in the sense then he can cultivate contacts in other cities or countries,” he adds. Security angle
With the spate of murders happening in the city, the security angle has cast a shadow. This has been the topic of discussion among the applicants these days. “The scheme is definitely a good one as tourism is picking up in the city and too many people are looking for cheap accommodation. But how do we find out if the guest who appears at our doorstep does not have a criminal background?” ask Tajinder Singh, a resident of Sector 21, who has five rooms to offer. “In this case the host is more at risk as anyone can give a fake identity. If something bad happens, how do we approach the authority for justice?” he reasons. Since we do agree with him, we take his apprehensions to DSP Thakur. “We can not provide cent per cent security to all Bed-n-Breakfast room owners, but in case someone spots something unusual in his guest, he can report to the authorities immediately. Anyway, the scheme is still in its infancy and we are working hard to make it a success,” he says. Even the people who are willing to take part in the scheme are having brainstorming sessions on the security issue. “Maybe, the administration can set up a separate security cell to take care of the needs of both guests and hosts,” he says. Well, these are a few thoughts the would-be-Bed and Breakfast owners are having at present. But all said and done, they are more than willing to throw grandma’s caution on ‘never to open the door to a stranger’ to the winds and come out successful entrepreneurs. After all, no risk, no gain! parbina@tribunemail.com
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Uniquely Singapore This flight of fancy will take you to new heights of shopping in Singapore in the city itself. For, Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) students have allowed their imagination to take off to create Plaza Singapore right here. Mall’s the theme of the exhibition. And once there, you cannot help but pick up memories of more than just the goodies. The spectacle is simply out of this country. As you land on the institute’s second floor, an “underwater” tunnel painstakingly moulded out of plastic takes you right into the world of excitement. In fact, the tunnel Jewels of the Reef is based on the concept of the Sentosa Underwater World in Singapore and showcases awe-inspiring aquatic life, including fishes, and even sharks. Right inside on the right is the Lava Cineplex — a high-tech entertainment arena all designed by the full-of-spunk students. Move ahead and you find young talent tracing patterns on the canvas of your arms at Impulse, the body art counter. ‘Those who dare to experiment with their looks can experience the acclaimed art of tattooing,’ the tag reads. This is not the end of it. Roaming around the atrium, you can actually stop and savour the taste of Singapore in sweet corns and candyfloss. You also have a Minus 18 Degree Bar. No, the temperature is not exactly sub zero in the bar, but then the cool environs give you the impression of chilling out in a bar cut out of ice. Just the right place to chill! Another thing — do not miss Oriental Dragon, a modern Chinese restaurant. The warm interiors, the golden, red and beige colours and panels with dragons staring back; all reflect the Chinese heritage and culture. You also have a kid’s zone, a jewellery store, an art gallery and a shopping arcade that gives you the feel of being in Little India on the Serangaon Road in Singapore. The intention behind organising the exhibition, INIFD staff says, is to allow students of textile and interior design exercise their imagination to build a whole new world of delight for shoppers – one that’s different from the usual stuff you see in malls and multiplexes every day. A good show. Uniquely Singapore is on at INIFD, Sector 8, and is open to the general public till Sunday.
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The grading game Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but taking them home has always been a problem. They look cool, undoubtedly. But then, you have never been too sure of their disposition. After all, looks can be deceptive. If only there was something or someone to vouch for them. Well, you needn’t worry. For, you can now pick up diamonds certified by the European Gemology Laboratory (EGL). Just in case you do not know, EGL takes guesswork out of buying diamonds. It provides diamond grading consultations and certificates. The standards are internationally accepted and customers are professional diamond wholesalers, retailers, manufactures and craftsmen. “The certificates not only mention the colour of the diamond, but also clarify,” says Supath Mahajan, proprietor of Pawan Jewellers. The jewellery showroom in Chandigarh ’s Sector 9 was inaugurated Friday afternoon with a fashion show. — TNS
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Cool Stuff LOOKING for the shine in your kitchen? Here’s a chance to add style and sparkle to your dining table. FnS International Pvt Ltd. has launched a classy serving range in stainless steel. Kitchenware such as serving spoons, gravy ladles, cake servers, salad spoons and salad forks have been introduced. Available at select stores. Priced between Rs 85 and 1,045. Four-door refrigerator New in the electronic gadgets is new Ala Carte-4 Door Refrigerator. It is launched by Electrolux brand. This new model caters to the needs of the consumers with USP’s including spacious interiors, french door and split-door design, stainless steel finish and full arm climate control system. Extravagance and splendor of the fridge will only add to your kitchen’s grandeur. Its unique luxurious look has been designed for a plush household and fashion conscious user. Spacious interiors and best facilities make room and pamper all delicacies. Overhaul your wardrobe Cotton County’s ready-to-wear spring summer collection strives to create a balance between the classic and contemporary. There’s something for everyone—be it young executives seeking to make a power statement in corporate corridors or carefree college student in search of bindaas attitude wear. The collection exhibits exciting combination of colours, designs and styles in stripes, prints, and plains lending a sophisticated and funky look to the range. The cargo shirts collection comes in a range of select colors, styles and first-class fabrics and wrinkle-free cotton. The T-shirts displays a mélange of colours and fits. The men’s cargo shirts, office shirts, formal & fashion shirts and t-shirts are priced at Rs 399 upwards. Red Alert! This summer Pepe Jeans, London brings in its exclusive range of shirts, T-Shirts and capris all in bright red. Pair it with white or blue bottoms and surely you would make your mark in red. The fabrics are soft, lightweight and treated with washes. This range brings forward red colour this season. Shirts are reminiscent of uniform clothing with details of epaulettes, harmonium pockets and badge. So just go red this summer! Tea Talk
Who can resist the Tea party with Alice in Wonderland? Peering through the looking glass you see the flamingos standing tall. And it’s this gregarious bird that inspires Artd’inox’s Flamingo range of tea sets… Steel saucers offset the ribbed texture of the cups. The tea set comes with a tea bag squeezer, sugar tongs and a strainer to make tea drinking an enjoyable experience. Or you could feel fresh as your mind travels through the Garden of Eden. Capture the rich forest hues on your cups in tones of brown, orange and blue. The Eden collection is specially designed to create a teatime genesis with every sip you take. Available at select stores.
— TNS
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Log off your anxiety Ever-advancing technology’s result is there for all to see. As school boards — the Central Board of Secondary Education for one — make examination results easily accessible through telephone lines and the Internet, the charm of outcome-searching has taken a backseat amidst the students. Oh yes, it has made it the entire process of receiving the verdict after the annual trial all the more convenient for you. There can be no doubt about it. All you have to do is to get connected to technology; press the backlit keys of your phone, and find out how hard you have worked for survival in the world full of fittest. Or else, you can log off the anxiety right away by simply clicking at the icon that will eventually lead you to the web world of information — all this and much more in the cool comfort, serenity and security of your home. “You may not realise it, but the entire exercise has raised safety levels above the red line of danger,” says Principal of Sector 15 DAV Model School Rakesh Sachdeva. “As most students indulge in result surfing at home in the presence of parents, chances of their taking hasty and unwise decisions in case of disappointments are greatly reduced.” But then, the entire exercise has taken the appeal away from the process. “Though searching for results may have appeared a mammoth and a perilous task in those days, in retrospect it had its charm,” says city businessman Sahil Gautam. Gautam and his friend Ashok Sharma still recall the decades spanning the 70s and the 80’s in the last century when examination results meant students and parents spending sleepless nights waiting for the early morning arrival of the ‘gazette’ carrying the result! “I still remember parents preparing me, to receive the class X results, a day before the declaration,” Sharma says. “And on the big day, I was just not allowed to go alone to the school for get the result. A servant was asked to accompany me to and fro.” Heaving a deep sigh, he adds: “I still recall the long drawn faces of my friends and the feeling that will never come back; the sensation of heart pounding mercilessly against the chest, nerves throbbing in the head; and heart practically in the mouth.” Scratching his beard, he adds: “All around me were students thronging the notice boards trying to find their roll number in the list of successful candidates, the big ones pushing their way through the jostling crowd, the meek ones protesting with boldness that comes from anxiety and the will to lay hands on the outcome.” Comedy, Sharma concludes, is nothing but tragedy plus time. And the event now has been reduced to one moment in the memory. But it all is still very precious to him! Well, maybe it’s something the upwardly mobile students of the 21st century will never experience. But then that’s the way it is, folks! saurabh@tribunemail.com
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Local film-maker Anay Goswamy’s The Pocket Watch is at Cannes Despite holidays, the news brought a wave of jubilation to the Government College Arts. Anay Goswamy, a former student of the college, has won acclaim for his film The Pocket Watch at the Cannes International Film festival-2007. “Our Anay had brought many laurels to the college earlier,” said principal Braham Parkash. “It is not a small achievement,” maintained J.P. Singh, a lecturer in Graphics and mentor of Anay. “Unlike many other students, Anay had been a serious student and intrusive while it came to photography and graphics. He had this urge to imbibe the best,” he adds. Admiring the honour for excellence in cinematography, his college mates Himanshu, Sanjiv and Vinay Kumar Malik professed that the best is yet to come from the genius Anay. Coming from a family of litterateurs and artists, Anay’s tryst with art took off as his film maker father, Arvind Goswamy, noticed the spark of his imaginative and aesthetic potential while Anay sculpted a variety of cartoon characters, all theme-based. “He used to select the appropriate music for my documentary films along with his art historian mother. But his uncle Dr B.N. Goswamy had influenced his vision and sharpened his creative potential in all departments of arts, including painting, cinematography, editing direction and production,” says Arvind. Anay’s grandfather too was a thespian who shared the stage with Prithvi Raj Kapur and other theatre wizards. Talking to Life Style, Arvind Goswamy said he had been currently busy with Aparna Sen’s prestigious project The Japanese Wife. Anay had earlier made his first documentary Chauras Chaand on Punjabi poet Pash which was a entry at the IFFI, Goa in 2005. His another short film Shuk Shuk found entry and was screened at Berlin International Film Festival as well as a the Carlovury. After winning the IBDAA award in Dubai last year, it merited for an official entry in 2007 in the Student Oscar category. The film was also screened at Sydney Film Festival in short fiction film category, he added.
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Fusion is Wadali Jr’s mantra It may sound music to your ears, but Lakhwinder Wadali — son of Puran Chand Wadali, one half of the legendary Wadali Brothers — actually likes to blend scintillating western beats with traditional Indian music. Even as the senior Wadalis prefer crooning to the tunes of customary tabla beats, the junior singer believes fusion is as essential in music as the blend of Punjabi and English in daily parlance. “Just as you now have to append signatures both in Punjabi and English at most places, you have to combine the traditional and the contemporary beats for producing world class music that’s both tuneful and appreciable,” he says. In Chandigarh on a short visit, the young crooner with amazing voice and classical touch says the ingredients of western music blend with the conventional just as makhan with dal to make dal-makhni. “It’s definitely scrumptious, much better than dal without butter and worth tasting,” he asserts with a smile. “That’s perhaps the reason why more and more people prefer the variety offered by the blend than the plain stuff.” Lakhwinder says melody and soulfulness of music only criterion that needs to be kept in mind while creating fusion melodies. “Qawalis have to be accompanied by tabla. You just cannot experiment with it. But songs leave you with enough scope to play around,” he says. “The only thing you have to be careful about is that the end product should not be jarring. It should sound good to the ears and above all it should help the listener to float in the river of relaxation,” he says. But what do the senior Wadalis think? Do they agree with him on the concept of fusion music? “Well, they are not exactly opposed to the idea of amalgamation. They too think its fine as long as it pleases the listeners.” Just in case you do not know, the Wadali brothers are world-renowned Punjabi singers and hugely known for their Sufi and Qawali singing. Having received vocal training from his father, Lakhwinder’s vocal ability ranges from classical, to folk and traditional songs. With the music and raga based tracks, his albums sound like a rare treat. As of now, the singer with Kuli Wiccho Ni fame is concentrating on music release of Jogia. All the best, junior Mr Wadali!
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Stuff dreams are made of The gold rain on BIG 92.7 FM continues as part of the Sone ki Barish contest. The coin may mean different things to the lucky recipients, but what is common is the sense of joy. One of the winners Rekha plans to buy a sewing machine with the money. “I love to stitch and always wanted a sewing machine.” Manisha, a fresh graduate, is overjoyed that she can fund her trip to McLeodganj. Ornament lover Anju Goel would use the coin to make a pendant. Gaurav, a BTech student, wants to present the coin to his mother. “It would be a belated Mother’s Day gift. Something she’ll never forget.” A total of 120 gold coins are up for grabs. For details, tune in to BIG FM. —TNS
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Bridging boundaries in style Even as high authorities of Indo Pak continue holding dialogues and talks, the women on both the sides have found a unique way to deal with the situation. Till now, we have witnessed stand up comedians making waves. Now, for the first time ever, two entrepreneurs from Pakistan and one from India are holding an exhibition together to strengthen the ties between their countries. And, what could be a better way than to do it in style. On display are sarees, salwar kameez, kurtis and dress material brought to the city by Kausar Barlas of Karachi and Parvez Bandey of Lahore. “We got a good response at the earlier exhibitions, so we decided to bring in more”, avers Kausar. Belonging to a business family of Lahore, Kausar toured around the globe with her husband. “Wherever I would go people would ask me about my clothes. Then I decided to design and exhibit traditional works”. She has brought with her an array of hand works like thread work, cut dana, gota patti work and sequins on pure crepe, chiffon and georgette. Bright and vibrant colours define the bridal and party wear, and the casual kameez dupatta are custom made according to the colour preferences of women here. Pastel shades of pinks, blues and greens find place in the range. One of the unique features of Kausar’s collection is tola saree, which is priced according to its weight. Priced between Rs 900 and Rs 2500 her collection comes with a 20 per cent discount on all items. If Kausar’s collection brings vibrant and colourful designs, Pervez’s collection of kurtis and stitched salwar kameez bring clean cuts and slimmer silhouettes. Inspired by traditional motifs, most of the works include intricate flower patterns, hand embroidered finished with moti and dabka work on crisp, smooth cotton and traditional khadi. “At present, motifs work is the most popular in Pakistan”, claims Parvez. The collection is priced between Rs 500 and Rs 2400. Also on display are Hyderabadi pearls, Tahiti pearls, strings, earrings and rings with real emeralds, corals, rubies, garnets, feroza and other precious stones by city-based Ruby Kataria. With more such Indo Pak joint ventures on anvil, the leaders can perhaps take a cue from these entrepreneurs and help create an atmosphere of peace between the two nations. Amen! smritisharma@tribunemail.com
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Baked to perfection
The grassy and leafy Whispering Willows resort at Zirakpur has decided to spin pizzas galore as the perfect combatant to the blistering heat so it would not be presumptuous to say, it’s raining pizzas this summer! Hand-spun, thin-crusted and happily topped, these delights come to your table, fresh, hot, drizzled with olive oil, straight from the wood-fired oven sitting in the garden. But you need not bake in the process. Park yourself in the cool veranda, sip a cold beer or that perky fresh lime, look out at the sun-drenched drooping willows, the birds hopping near pools of water and get ready to dig into the perfect repast. For starters think out-of-the-box because that is precisely what you are going to see on the menu for as owner Priya Jagat says, “This is a wide range of very international pizzas.” What started as a truly Italian eating experience (remember the pizza is native to Italy!) is now moving from eight to 20 choices with funky recipes to boot. So a quick dekko for the vegetarians first: from a garlicky topping of refried beans of Refritto to the uber-cool Pizza Pasta, with chopped fussili, olives, gherkins and sun-dried tomatoes to even a spit-fired tandoori option with achari capsicum paneer tikka to a mixed grill vegetable Primavera and even a deliciously quirky Pizza Glika with toppings of pineapple, sweet corn and sweet mascarpone cheese. The non-vegetarians will be spoilt for choice. Barbeque with BBQ chicken and lamb, Zante with slices of hard boiled eggs, ginger, scallion and cilantro, Nepoli with anchovies and fillets, the Scarmoza with char-grilled chicken and smoked cheese and even the spit fire option with chicken are just some from the motley selection. Finally Priya’s personal favourite is one smeared with piquant salsa. The Mexicana with roasted lamb, jalapeno and cilantro is her way of enticing revellers on a hot summer’s day to dig into a slice of spicy hot pizza! “They make for a great meal. They are not heavy and nor are they dipped or crammed with cheese and are best eaten, hot,” she smiles. So here are 20 perfect excuses to eat to your heart’s content again and again to check out how a pizza straight out of a baking oven tastes on a sweltering day. gayatrir@tribunemail.com
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BON APPETIT Kandla Nijhowne 
There’s a touch of royalty when you think of koftas. It reminds one of dry fruits, creamy, rich gravies, and other forbidden ingredients, strictly avoidable for the weight-conscious! It’s incredible how you can disguise the most uninspiring vegetable into an exotic kofta! As a child, I only remember ordering malai-koftas at restaurants, if any koftas were ordered at all. Needless to say, I shall offer you this creamy, delicate concoction. And, needless to say, I shall NOT inflict the common lauki- kofta on you! Malai Kofta 300 gm paneer, mashed 50 gm khoya, mashed 3 tbsp maida 2 green chillies, finely chopped 20 gm each, cashew bits and raisins Oil for frying 1 tbsp whole cloves and peppercorns 4 medium sized tomatoes 4 medium sized onions 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste Salt and standard masalas to taste Method
Mix the first four ingredients with some salt and pepper and roll into walnut-sized balls, pushing some cashew and raisins into their centres. Deep fry in hot oil and drain. In a karhaai, prepare gravy by tossing the cloves and peppercorns into 2-3 tbsp of heated oil, followed by finely minced onions. When the onions turn light brown, add the ginger garlic paste, and saute. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, salt, pepper, dhania and jeera powder . Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Lower the koftas into the gravy, giving them only a quick heating through. Garnish with coriander leaves (and a drizzling of cream, if you’re feeling exceptionally thin!) Marbled koftas in spinach-sauce 200 gm paneer, mashed 2 medium boiled potatoes, peeled, 1 bunch spinach, chopped and blanched 2 green chillies, chopped 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 slices of bread, crust removed Oil for frying 2 onions 3 tomatoes 1 tsp jeera ½ tsp garam masala Salt, pepper, chilly powder to taste
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Chill-out zone Rajiv Bhatia Corporate canteens are offering more than just scrumptious food on a platter. They are presenting business culture, and that too in style.
They look nothing like the canteens one is used to see in government and even most of the private offices where the best you can get is a kadak cup of ginger tea with deep-fried samosas and matthis. Out here, you get to savour the taste of sophistication brought about by globalisation. Right from well-stocked food bars to immaculate surroundings, you get everything, that too next to in-house gym and pool tables. “You don’t have to carry your lunch box. But that’s not the only advantage. A good cafeteria makes a huge difference in the working environment,” says an employee of a call centre.
At Fortis Hospital in Mohali, there are at least three food outlets for the staff and patients. Says Navneet Sharotri, assistant manager of cafeterias, “We have three food outlets, Café 24, Jam Jaa Jee, Ritazza and the main kitchen. The food, which is served to the staff and the patients, is health speacific. “In Ritazza cafeteria we serve fresh bakery items, burgers and juices. Then there is Café 24. You can pick up almost every thing right from Indian cuisines to continental, Kashmiri and Kangri cuisines at reasonable prices,” he says. “We also serve special fresh ice-lemon-mint-tea. In our main kitchen, we serve low-calorie food to the patients and the staff members. The menu is routinely changed. Jam Jaa Jee is only for the employees,” he adds. In another corporate office, Airtel at Mohali, the cafeterias are theme based. There are two cafeterias based on ‘Wheelzz theme’ and ‘Ozone theme’. Wheelzz is on the track of Formula One race. In fact, you can see an old car on the racetrack floor. A miniature racing car is also mounted on the wall. Make walls more attractive by adding alloys wheels, traffic signals and traffic lights on racetrack and you can find an outlet of Café Coffee Day and a juice corner. In addition, you can play a game of snooker or exercise in the gym. Ozone is based on space theme. Besides good food you can rest on the luxuries sofas. An employee says, “A good canteen and nice-looking work place sure gives energy to do work for a long day. In our cafeteria we get five-course meal, salads and sandwiches. The best thing is that the food comes at a pocket-friendly price.” The Dell cafeteria is a multi-cuisine cafeteria. You can find food items from Indian to continental and Chinese with a lot of bakery items. An employee sums: “There is a buffet and combo meal for lunch and dinner. Besides dinner or lunch, we also get different kinds of snacks. Working round the clock, we need healthy food to survive.” In these corporate offices, the employees spend almost their entire day and good food is must. After all health is wealth!
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Health Peg Epidemiologists have revealed that women who regularly enjoy an alcoholic drink or two have a significantly lower risk of having a non-fatal heart attack than women who are life-time abstainers. Women in the study who reported being intoxicated at least once a month were nearly three times more likely to suffer a heart attack than abstainers, results showed. One difference in the protective pattern among drinkers involved those who drank primarily liquor. Women who preferred liquor to wine experienced a borderline increase in risk of heart attack, results showed. — ANI
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Health tip of the day
Women developing muscle mass with weight training is a myth as the hormone testosterone, which helps muscle building, is lacking in women. — Dr Ravinder Chadha |
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Here’s one wood-fired treat that is bound to appeal even to those coming in baked to a crisp by the sun! In fact, it would not be erroneous to say ‘crisp’ is actually the buzzword here for what good is it to bite into a robust pizza that is not crisp! But wait there is more. 
With the influx of corporate offices with long-hour shifts, the canteens too have re-invented themselves to cater to the executive class, some of them running round the clock. 
In case you can gain entry, the cafeterias of Fortis, Airtel, Dell, and Quark are among the best. The canteens offer multi-cuisine dishes for the employees in clean and healthy surroundings.