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Coffee with class Classy, tasteful, inspirational, expensive. A coffee table book is an expressive pictorial voyage.
But, are these books cherished and well read or simply occupy space? Purva Grover finds out
Gorgeous design, glossy paper, stunning pictures and bulky size. The over sized books placed in your living room make up for the perfect starting point of an interesting conversation. Whether you pick one up for its visual delight or for its minimal expressive text, you will end up opening up the coffee table book from time to time. Says Nandini Atmaram, a first year student at GCG, “I have a collection of twenty of these books. They are well-worded and carry amazing pictures.” An avid reader, you will find her buried in books most of the time. She gets Rs 2000 as monthly pocket money, and it is hardly surprising that her budget spells a book a month. “It is perhaps the best investment that one can have.” A die-hard fan of rock bands, her favourite is The Doors by The Doors with Ben-Fong-Torres, which traces the journey of the band. Bought for Rs 1,800, she feels it’s worth every penny spent. Another prized possession is a book that captures the culture of a genre of music, titled Rock And Pop — The Complete Story by Michael Heatly. “This one was a little easier on the pocket,” she smiles. “I just love the way the story is portrayed in these books, it is a perfect balance of small captions and beautiful pictures,” she smiles. Next, she wishes to expand her collection of biographies. And, while it is music for Nandini, it is automobiles for Ravipal Singh Mann. For Mann, the founder of The Chandigarh Vintage and Classic Car Foundation, a day is incomplete without a glance at the Automobiles of the Maharajas. Authored by Sharada Dwivedi, the book forays into the world of automobiles. And, what’s interesting is that Mann finds a place in the acknowledgment list. He says, “ I had an interaction session with the author stretching to all most three days.” Ask him his favourites, and you know what will follow. Roadsters by Don Spiro, Great Car Coll of the World and many more, with each book exploring the facets and wonders of the car. Mann owes his interest in books to the reading habits he developed in his childhood. “ I would spend the whole day at the library in YPS, Patiala. A visit to the nearby library and book shop keeps me going,” he says. “I would not mind going hungry to buy a book,” he says. “I have been lucky at times and picked up fine books from the vendors in Daryaganj in Delhi,” he adds. His latest purchase is a peep into Bangalore, which he picked up for a mere Rs 130. One look at the over 100 hugely presented books piled up in the living room of Pritam Singh and you are short of words to describe his passion. A retired surgeon, he says, “I literally breathe books.” Besides, his private library, every other room is also home to these books. Ask him to choose his favourite out of these and he picks up Gurdwaras in India and around the world by Patwant Singh. Singh purchased it around 15 years back, he claims the book is probably the first ever book that gives you a pictorial religious tour. Another series close to his heart is related the maharajas, including – Maharaja Jewels by Assouline and The Maharaja by Dwivedi. “The pages are filled with lots of photographs and illustrations,“ he says. “It is for anyone who prefers small captions to long prose,” he adds. Singh’s most expesnive purchase, rather investment as he calls is Indian States for Rs 7000. Another book lover from the city is Mohanpal Singh Sidhu. “I have been collecting coffee table books for more than four decades now,” he says. He bought the first book in 1970 from Guwahati. Titled, Art treasures of the world by Hamlyn, he presented this book as a gift to his wife. Ask him why a coffee table book and he’s quick to say, “Don’t they make wonderful gifts?” His collection boasts of fifty of these books on subjects like wildlife, art, history, monuments, and autobiographies. He picks his favourites for us, Majesty of the Horse by Whittlesey, Picturesque India by Jagmohan Mahajan and Maharaja Ranjit Singh by Jean Marie La font. He says, “They are pictorial and descriptive. Why read volumes of text, when you can add to your knowledge bank by glancing at these wonderful works of art?” Well said.
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Summery hints
A blend of pastel yellow with lemon-green for the tablecloth when complemented with tablemats and runners in similar shades will surely have an affect on your appetite. Brighten up your table with all this in as less as Rs 1000. For a flowery touch, choose from a range of tablemats and napkins with flower prints. It comes at Rs 84 and Rs 65 a piece respectively. Pick on mats, napkins and tablecloth in an unusual combo of red and blue, the entire set can be bought at Rs 800. Cozy couch
Want to add colour to your bedroom? Pick on a bed sheet with pink flowers on a mild orange base. Complement it with curtains and cushions in similar shades. You can get all this home at Rs 700 for the sheet, Rs 430 for a curtain and Rs 100 for a cushion. Taking you on the seashore is a sea blue bedcover matched with a mix of plain and printed curtains. The all blue colour scheme will help you unwind after a stressful day. Style it up
Rich shower
You can find towels in all shades from perky pinks to subtle greys. Add to it a range of toiletries. And, if you want more then check out bathing footwear in similar shades. Available at: FabIndia, Sector 9, Suvasa, Sector 8 and Misprint,
Sector 8
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Taking forward the legacy “Music is an unending quest, a spiritual vision and an eternal pilgrimage of human beings”, says Meeta Pandit, the scion of the Gwalior gharana. Acclaimed as the foremost and finest female exponent of Indian classical music from her gharana, Meeta represents the sixth generation of the illustrious Pandit family of Gwalior. She was initiated into the pious realm of Hindustani music and groomed by her grandfather, Padmabhushan Krishna Rao Pandit. She is in the city for a vocal music concert organised by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademy. Just back from the Festival of Voices held in France she reiterates that the interest in Indian art and music in the West is growing. And, strengthening her belief was the overwhelming response she received for her workshops conducted there. “Truly rejuvenated, I would be leaving for an extensive two month concert tour to USA and Canada,” she says. Also, to her credit is an album titled Swaranjali, which captures the magnificence of Indian classical music and Meeta at their zenith. Rightfully honoured by leading music organisations, Meeta has been decorated with the Sur Mani, Swar Ratna, Golden Voice of India and other prestigious awards. Her playback for a film Khamosh Pani, was admired in Pakistan. She has performed at all top venues in the world. A strict riyazi and proponent of Guru Shishya parampara she reveres her father and Guru Pt. Laxaman Krishna Rao. Commenting on the present scenario regarding the promotion of Hindustani classical music she says, “Spic-Macay is doing a wonderful job, but that is not enough. The government and corporate sector must come forward to save and enrich our legacy of cultural heritage.”
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Kylie loves
her bottom
Kylie Minogue loves her bottom for she thinks that it’s as bootylicious as that of a black woman like Beyonce. The singer stunned Beyonce’s beau Jay-Z and Jamelia when she made the comment, but also showed just how well she could move when she performed a performed a dirty dance routine in a restaurant. “Look at my butt. I’ve got a great black girl’s butt, kinda like Beyonce and J-Lo. I may be from Australia but I think I must have some blackness in me,” the Mirror quoted her, as saying. “You’ll never hear me wishing I had a smaller butt. The bigger the better,” she added. The ‘Can’t Get You Outta of My Head singer’ also insisted that she would never be a size-zero, for she loves having curves. “I love having curves - forget these skinny girls. I love feeling feminine and womanly - being curvy in all the right places is part of that,” she added. The singer, who turned 39 on May 28, also revealed that she was revelling in her single status. “I’m so happy - in fact, I’ve never been happier, I’m having the time of my life. I’m loving being single, having my own space and freedom to do what I want,” Kylie insisted.
— ANI
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Cool Stuff
HEALTH CHECK Enriched with natural vitamins, minerals and proteins with zero cholesterol is all new breakfast mix in three flavours. Launched by Bagrry’s high-fibre, breakfast cereal comes in three options of Crunchy Muesli, Light n Crunchy Muesli and Sugar-free Crunchy Muesli Packed with the goodness of oats, wheat and corn, this multi-grain cereal gives an energetic start to your day. You can enjoy these delicious honey-dipped oat clusters along with the goodness of almonds and raisins. MOBILE BUZZ Keeping this latest buzz in mind, Spice mobile phones, is set to launch the all new Spice S-700 targetting the youth, loaded with entertainment features with zestful combination of music, video and camera thus expanding its product bouquet further.In shades of classy metallic black and subtle grey, combines a contoured sleek design with a vibrant colour display. With digital camera, 262,000 TFT colour display, Internal 64MB memory expandable up to 1GB, preloaded ring tones, FM radio with Smart FM recording, Integrated Mp3 player. BODY CARE Oral-B has launched a pocket friendly tooth brush- Shiny Clean that is designed to match international standards. Priced at an Rs 13 the toothbrush is designed to prevent plaque, resulting in healthy and clean set of teeth. Now you can also know the right time to replace the brush. Shiny clean has been specially designed keeping in mind the Dentists’ recommendation to change one’s toothbrush every three months. It is available in six attractive shades of Purple, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and Orange. HAIR CARE Now bid goodbye to severe dandruff. Head & Shoulders launches its new breakthrough anti-dandruff shampoo- H&S Intensive Solutions. It has a unique combination of breakthrough 2% ZPT formula - the optimum level for effective dandruff removal and superior conditioning, fragrance, making it mild yet effective for regular use. t is available ant chemist or general store at Rs 159 for 220 ml, Rs 59 for 70 ml and Rs 4 for a 7.5ml sachet. FASHION The art of travelling is the ability to move between situations and places without missing a beat and the new collection from Egle gels well with all kind of escapades no matter you are on beach or on hills. A special moisture-wicking leather lining keeps feet dryer and fresher while full-grain leather uppers maintain the sophisticated look that many destinations require. Available at Metro Shoes, in colours like Black, Tan, Beige its priced between Rs 3,790 to Rs 3,990.
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High-priced fitness Gone are the days when only parties spelt huge expenses- a designer outfit, exquisite footwear and accessories. Now, exercising too comes at a big price. And, if you are planning to go gyming this season then keep aside a lump sum for your gym wear. Here’s a look at what’s available for the affluent health freak. Put your right foot forward
For perfect fit and comfort, spend on this expensive pair of shoes , specifically designed for runners. Priced at Rs 12,000, the DLX Adidas-I shoes are scientifically designed for your comfort. Available in white with a hint of silver, the shoes sense your body weight. And it is all thanks to the microchip and the positive and negative signs for mega bouncing and cushioning. “They are in high demand and many of our regulars book them in advance.” You can adjust the signs as per your comfort and stand out. You can also try out the zero gravity plimsoll, known for their lightweight the range starts from Rs 4700 and goes up to Rs 6000. Also, on the shelves are Reebok’s sneakers in perky pink and black for girls, and black and white combo for boys. With a pump installed in the shoes they make up as comfortable running shoes. Here’s another pick for you, shoes with zoom air in it from Nike. Another product from Nike is a pair of special gym dancing sneakers for women. They are specially made for those who are into cardio exercises and salsa. For a perfect fit
On the treadmill, a pair of shorts teamed up with T-shirt is the ideal can be worn comfortably while you are running on treadmill. These apparels come with ventilators and sweat absorbers. Available in black and grey colour, the shorts are priced between Rs 499 to 550. Nike has come out with specially designed Nike Sphere Macro React range. This particular range has laser cut vents that open when you perspire and close when dry to keep you cool. The price range of the series starts from Rs 1495. In lowers, the fairer sex can sport shorts in lycra from Adidas, or the cotton ones priced at Rs 1,199 from Reebok. For men there are tees from Reebok with pick-up lines like ‘Play hard or go home.’ For a cooling effect, you can pick on Adidas lowers costing between Rs 999
and Rs 1,699. Add ons
If sneakers and apparels are not enough, spend some more bucks on accessories. There is a wide range of sippers and gym bags. The sippers are available in different shapes and sizes. Pick on rope and shoe bags priced as less as Rs 450. To prevent a muscle pull use the workout gloves made of dri-fit fabric . swati@tribunemail.com
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Little Interview 
While his last film Big Brother saw him throwing away goons into the sky with ease, in his next flick, Sunny Deol is set to dabble with comedy. Fool N Final will see Sunny playing a macho man romancing Sameera Reddy. The film is touted, as could be blockbuster. His role in the Fool N Final is however set apart as his character has comic shades than all macho. Is Fool N Final a quality product? Yes. If it works its good enough for me and my producer. How was it working your with co-stars in Fool N Final? Suneil Shetty, Viveik Oberoi are professionals and behaved pleasantly with each other. Shaheed Kapoor is a sweet heart. Bipasha Basu and Ayesha Takia are both co-operative. This is your second film with Ahmed Khan. What is special about him? I am grateful to Ahmed Khan for giving me this role. The best thing about the director is that he knew what he wanted to extract from me, he let me do what I wanted to. Forthcoming projects? Right after Fool N Final there is Apne, whose cast includes—papa, Bobby and I. We are working together for the first time. The Challenge and Kaafila are also in pipeline. — Dharam Pal
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Pirates of fun Pirates of the Caribbean are stealing the show. If you haven’t caught a glimpse of them, and are still marooned on the island of post-examination boredom, just board the vessel of fun and dock into a multiplex with a pirate-theme décor. And just in case you do not have a pass to fun for your voyage to the world’s end where Captain Jack Sparrow and his friends once again fight to bring justice, simply log on to excitement and take home the entry tickets, free. Guys, the flick, released in the city on Friday, promises to have movie buffs sit at the edge of their seats as new characters and surprises combine together to give you the taste of bone chilling action. Adding to the excitement are offers from giants like MSN India. The organisation has, in fact, announced exclusive content on the movie and is offering you tickets to watch the flick. All you have to do is to answer five simple questions and create a catchy punch line on www.in.msn.com. This is not the end of excitement. MSN India’s Country Manager, Jaspreet Bindra says that the movie fans can also visit www.in.msn.com to know more about the movie, or to watch videos and get information on the cast and crew without leaving the comfort of your rooms He adds: You also have access to exciting downloads. Rather, you can download theme packs and winks based on the movie. The other features include display and backgrounds themes, along with soundtracks from the movie for Windows Live Messenger. At Manimajra Fun Republic also, you stand a chance to win exciting prizes and Pirates of the Caribbean merchandise, including exclusive t-shirts, finger rings and even body paint tattoos. You can take advantage of promotional activity between June 4 and June 6 with a cola giant adding fizz to the merriment. All you got to do is to purchase a special Pepsi Pirates combo pack for Rs 110 or more. You will get a scratch card, and a chance to win the stuff. Fun Republic’s Senior Vice-President (Operations) J.S. Jolly says the intention is to provide you more than just great watching experience.
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beauty studio Pammy Kaul Good skin comes from having a good facial skin care regime, where your skin is able to heal, cleanse and renew itself. Facial masks are an essential step towards having a good complexion and also for the health of your skin. To maintain a good texture and complexion, you must adjust your facial skin care mask routine according to the seasons and the type of your skin. Let a skin therapist examine and recognise your skin type. Classing yourself as oily or dry for lifetime is not fair, as with the passage of time your skin changes too. Face masks have been used as part of beauty treatments since ancient times. You can obtain younger, finer textured skin and better skin tone with face masks. However your skin response is governed by how well you take care of it. Without doubt the regular use of face masks can make you look young and radiant. I always encourage people with allergy prone skin and sensitive skin to stick to home made masks rather than the commercial ones which contain chemicals and preservatives and can possibly irritate the skin. Helpful: Before applying mask, use an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells for optimal skin penetration. Always remove masks with tepid water and clean cloth. I have oily skin but do not have the time to look after my face but I do exfoliate regularly. Please guide me as I would love to have a smooth and improved texture of skin. Exfoliate only once a week — facial scrubs or exfoliaters contain fine grains that help to remove dead cells. The scrub should be massaged into the skin in gentle circular motion and rinsed away thoroughly. Your skin will soften and brighten with weekly use. Stay clear of over buffing as it will only over stimulate and cause irritation to the skin. Masks should not take more than twenty minutes of your time each week. Use of regular masks is important and when done religiously it serves the purpose of removing dirt and grime. It aids the cell renewal process while removing excess oil on the surface and skin pores. However, choosing the right mask remains very important. Camphor aids in activation of microcirculation, cooling and refreshing the skin. Menthol refreshes and stimulates. Titanium dioxide soothes and unifies the complexion. The all time favourite for oily skin are clay and mud-based cleansing masks for improving the skin condition. I am forty plus and have had oily skin all my life. But over the years I have lost the oiliness. Nothing seems to moisturise any more! Please suggest. Many people fail to recognise the difference between water-dry and oily-dry skin. When your skin feels tight but still has the presence of oil, it is water-dry. When you wash your face with a strong face cleanser it leaves your skin feeling dry and tight but in a few hours there is oil on the surface, this is known as water-dry skin. Whereas oily-dry skin remains to be tight and dry and will not feel the oil on the surface in a few hours because the body is not producing enough oil to cover and protect the skin. Age remains an important factor in skin dehydration and dryness, as the oil glands start to slow down making the skin vulnerable. Dry skin always demands heavy constant moisturising. Masks for your type skin type need to include oil as well as moisture to replace the oil the body is not producing and moisture lost through evaporation from the skin. Avocado oil (vitamin enriched) helps to moisturise and nourish skin. For added benefits apply honey as a mask as it will put moisture in your skin. Apply rich cold cream mask for moisturising dry skin. Leave the cream on your skin and let skin absorb as much of the cream as possible. Wipe off excess with a soft tissue. (This column appears fortnightly)
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Cheeni Kum
On the shelves is sugar free stuff that promises to take the bitterness away from your daily existence. The products cater to people who want to consume sugar in limited amounts due to the apprehension of putting on weight or other health reasons. Well, sugar free goods have been there in the market for quite some time, but the variety was limited. It was, rather reserved only for the diabetics and the serious dieters. But now it is a ‘satisfying substitute’ for almost all your favorite desserts and snacks. The fad is really catching up. Special counters in the city, offering a wide selection of tasty sugar free food is a testimony to this effect. You can pick up more and more novel and exciting items like sugar free biscuits, jams, juices, cereal, imported chocolates, flour, ice creams and even chocolate syrup for desserts. To top it all, you have big brand names like Amul and Britannia providing you sugar Liquor lovers too have a reason to cheer. For there is Diet mate whisky and even vodka that promises to add fizz of good health to your life. The products are being billed as cholesterol and obesity control stuff. And if you are having doubts about the sugar less sugary products, listen to some of the storeowners. “For good health you need light and healthy food,” says Venus, working as manager at Whole foods in Sector 8. She says, “ We have sugar free soya milk and powder. For diabetic patients we are offering special flour and rusk.” Subash Gulati, owner of Empire Store in Sector 17, says, “Sugar free foods is quite popular among girls and other health conscious people”. Elaborating, he says,” They want to look slim and beautiful. For them, we have sugar free cereals and crunchy muesli for breakfast, along with jams in strawberry, pineapple, black current and orange flavour. You can even ask for fruit mix and morello cherry.” Kewal Store in Sector 9 also has an impressive selection of delectable sugar free cookies, candies, juices, ice creams and chocolate syrups. Rajiv Suri, owner of Kewal store says, “Nowadays city residents are living a sugar free lifestyle”. He says,” We have sugar free baking and cooking powder which is much in demand.” Also, on offer are sugar free ice creams including vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. You can get a 500ml brick for just Rs 60. You can also get sugar free juices from Real Active in different flavours like apple, orange and fruit soya. And what about the champions of sugar free stuff. What do they have to say? “Switching over to a sugar-free lifestyle can be tough,” says Parul Sehgal, a resident of Sector 47. “My mom is a diabetic patient. So I cook sugar free food at our home. But that’s not the only reason. I am also health conscious and prefer sugar free food items”. Well folks, it’s time to live life like sugar and get dissolve in everyone’s heart.
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BON APPETIT Kandla Nijhowne 
Most cuisines across the globe will have some form of dumplings or the other, either prepared from mince or veggies, be it fried, broiled, steamed or barbequed. The minute the aroma of a well-cooked kebab wafts through a room, all eager eyes, twitching noses and ready forks will turn in that direction! We think that koftas are very Hindustani, but allow me to dispel that illusion. Kuftas, qofte, keftedes and cufte flourish all over Africa, the Mediterranean, Central Europe and Asia. Turkey alone boasts 291 different kinds! Usually shaped like cigars, they are an integral part of the Turkish cuisine. Here’s just one of them, and a popular croquette recipe as well. Turkish Kofte
2 slices bread, crusts removed 500 gm minced lamb 1 medium onion, grated 2 tbsp chopped mint 1 tbsp chopped parsley 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
Tip of the Week To ensure a perfect croquette, the mashed potatoes must be very dry. Steam halved potatoes instead of boiling them. If the mash continues to look sticky, spread it on a wide tray and let it dry in a warm oven for 10-15 minutes prior to shaping. 1 egg Salt, pepper 75 gm flour (maida) Oil for frying Method
Soak the bread in milk for a few minutes, then squeeze out the excess liquid. Combine all the ingredients except the flour and the oil till they are evenly mixed. Do not use too much salt, as that makes the mince “weep”. Spread out the flour on a plate, shape the mince into cylindrical cigar shapes and roll lightly in the flour. Fry (deep or shallow), in hot oil till evenly golden in colour. Serve with grated carrots, grilled tomatoes, bell peppers, rice and a salad. Crumb-fried croquettes
1 Kg potatoes 40 gm butter Salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste 3 egg-yolks 150 gm of one of the following-sautéed onion, ham, grated cheese, stir-fried mushrooms or nuts Flour, an egg and bread-crumbs for coating Oil for frying Method
Boil the potatoes, peel them, then mash thoroughly. Combine them with the butter, yolks, seasoning and one additional ingredient of your choice from the given options. With a slightly wet pair of hands, shape the mixture into rectangular” pillows”. Roll them in flour, as for the previous recipe, lay out on a tray, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Beat the egg lightly with a pinch of salt and keep ready in a wide bowl. Lay out the bread-crumbs on a platter. Heat sufficient oil for frying. Dip the croquettes in beaten egg, then a quick roll in the crumbs and straight into the frying pan! Remove when crisp and golden and serve hot.
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Cool sizzle
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sizzling hot jalebi straight from the halwai’s pan with a dollop of lip smacking ice cream is probably the yummiest treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Well, a combination of hot and cold dessert does sound mouthwatering at any time of the year. And, how would it be if you can bite into hot melted chocolate rolled in a pancake with a scoop of ice cream. Hmm…now if the idea excites you then Purple Rice, Sector 35 is the place you should be heading to.
An eatery that opened this February, it offers authentic Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian cuisine. And, standing true to its tagline, the desserts at the oriental wok café too come with an oriental touch. Here, you can savor chocolate spring rolls, fried ice creams, litchi wantons, darson with kajuput, date pancake and apple cinnamon spring rolls. And, each delight comes to your table with a scoop of ice cream and a fresh pudina leaf as garnishing. Says Ajay Tewari, operations manager, “The idea of hot and cold dessert excites all. We are trying to cache in on that.” The hot selling delight here is the chocolate spring roll. We peep into the open kitchen to find out the secret behind the yummy delight. A bar of dark chocolate is melted and then used as a filling in the spring rolls. Another flavour in the roll is apple and cinnamon. Another must try is date pancake that will remind you of the Indian sweet gujiya. You can bite into this sweet puff that will leave you with a sugary taste. Another, must try is the fried ice cream; which is a double scoop of vanilla ice cream coated with a mix of coconut powder and bread crumbs. And, while you may find it difficult to describe this fried chilled item, you will surely want more of it.aIf it is a fruity delight that you are keen on, then bite into litchi wantons. “We are using canned litchi,” tells Tewari. Next, on their cards is to play with a combo of mango and dimsums. Also, soon they will be bringing a popular Southeast Asian dessert called Katchang. “The dessert is to be eaten in flat one minute,” smiles Tewari. And, he hands us a book on Thai cuisine from the restaurant’s book corner to read more on it. It is a combination of red beans, ice creams and crushed ice; and comes with a topping of strawberry and honey syrup. So, all you foodies, beat the summer sizzle with these hot n’ cold desserts.
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Grapes, tea & cocoa helps boost memory A study of mice has shown that a natural compound found in blueberries, tea, grapes, and cocoa has the potential to enhance memory, and that its effects further increase when combined with regular exercise. The compound pointed at by the researchers is epicatechin, one of a group of chemicals known as flavonols that has been shown previously to improve cardiovascular function in people and increase blood flow in the brain. In the latest study, Dr. Henriette van Praag of the California based Salk Institute for Biological Studies and her colleagues found that the combination of exercise, and a diet with epicatechin promoted structural and functional changes in the dentate gyrus. Published in The Journal of Neuroscience, their findings suggest that a diet rich in flavonols may help reduce the incidence or severity of neurodegenerative disease or cognitive disorders related to ageing. “This finding is an important advance because it identifies a single natural chemical with memory-enhancing effects, suggesting that it may be possible to optimize brain function by combining exercise and dietary supplementation,” says Dr Mark Mattson at the National Institute on Ageing. – ANI
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Cameron in demand
British heart-throb Hugh Grant wants to work with Cameron Diaz. The actor, who has starred opposite Hollywood stars like Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock insists there are still a few very talented actresses he would love to work with.
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Health tip of the day
Jogging has recreational value as it is generally undertaken in open air. It reduces stress, requires very little equipment and is an extremely cost effective sport. — Dr Ravinder Chadha |
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Soaring mercury getting you down? It’s time for a change in décor. Daunt the harsh sunrays by adding lighter, softer and pleasant shades to your home. Here are a few tips that will get you going
Here is a pick for your living room. On the shelves are curtains in silky fabric with silver prints giving it a classy look. They come at a price of Rs 480 each and can be matched with cushions for Rs 110.
Cheeni Kum… If you think that’s sweet, here is something for you to savour. Calorie-conscious or diabetic, if you have a sweet tooth then all you need to do is to head to the arcades and pick on a sugar free delight. 
