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Little women
Wow wardrobe
It’s her 12th birthday and she’s on the lookout for a pair of harem pants and a braided belt. On her agenda for the day is visiting Whistles, Sparkles, Just Casuals and Ten West in her chauffer-driven car. Meet Gauri Bansal—a cherubic, bubbly girl who loves to fill her wardrobe with interesting stuff. Long flowing skirts, feisty-kurtis, clutches coordinated with her outfits, flamboyant footwear and expensive perfumes, Gauri’s collection flaunts it all. “Of course, I consult my mom while shopping, but the ultimate decision is mine,” chirps Bansal, who’s been throwing theme-bashes on her birthday each year. “You can’t just shop without putting any thought into it. I take about two hours to select and try whatever I’m looking for. Like even if I’m visiting a rehri market for buying junk jewellery, I make sure I get the kinds I’m looking for.” No wonder, this little one has some eclectic neckpieces to boast of. Occasion wise
Young Bani Sodhi is another trendsetter in town. Though this 11-year-old wears a tomboyish look most of the times, parties notch up her stylo-quotient. “For a birthday party that had ‘Rock’ as it’s theme, I wore tight capris with a knee-length jacket and boots. I held a guitar too, she smiles, adding, “For a Gypsy theme party, I dressed up in a black skirt, net bandana, beaded necklaces and chappals. Then, there was this hippie party that saw me in a strappy yellow top, pink pyjamas, pink gogs, chunky yellow hoops and lots of necklaces. I created a Zeenat Taman look for myself,” she giggles. Sporting a rugged look in khakis and boots and bandanas on normal days, Bani loves brands too. “Wills Sport, Pepe, Reebok and Benetton are my favourites,” she avers. Adds her mom Rangoli Sodhi, “Bani loves to give herself a smart look. She’s very clear about what all she wants to shop and won’t pick up the stuff if she doesn’t like it. At times, her shoe-shopping takes so much time that I loose patience. So it’s her dad who takes her shopping,” she laughs. Colour me right
Accessories are her absolute love. Nikita Garg, all of 11 years, is particular about two things—“Choosing the right colour and accessories. I’d only pick up pastel shades for the summer. Dark hues can wait till the winters. Also, I’d hate to wear lime green sandals with a black outfit,” she chirps. Having a penchant for bracelets, anklets, earrings and belts, Nikita’s already got her shopping fundas clear, “Jewels, Tit-Bits and Ten West are the places I visit for picking up my accessories. For clothes, however, I generally prefer Kapsons, Meena Bazar and Ebony.” Beams Nikita’s classmate Dhriti, “I love teaming my capris with fitted tops. No loose-fitted tops for me. Vibrant colours like reds, pinks and fuchsias are my favourite. So, I only pick the tops that flaunt my kind of colour and fit!” Informs A.P. Singh from Kids Planet, “Even six-year-olds want specific things today. While boys come asking for Superman, Spiderman and Krishh designing on their tees, girls want Barbies and Power-Puff girls. And yes, nothing less than a brand would do, informs Rajneesh Jain of Meena Bazar, “We’ve got little ones asking for Lilliput, Gini & Jony, Mama & Bebe, Minikins, Tiaga, Sporty Wear, Vivo, Magnum, Barbie, Disney, Palm Tree, Little Kangaroos, Leo ‘n’ Babes and Bob the Builder.” Seems like the mommie-brigade’s no longer winning top billing in the bonding-with-their-girls department? No, at least not in the shopping segment. For, young girls today shop their own stuff and ensure it’s fashionable! anandita@tribunemail.com |
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STEP OUT  Mission MountainYana Banerjee-Bey Readers of this column, be warned. This is a forum for the hardcore (as well as aspiring-to-be-hardcore) adventure sport buff. At the same time, there will be much that is readable (meaning doable) for the layman, first-timer, novice enthusiast – whichever you are. So men, women, and children (of whatever shape and size!) who have the faintest inclination towards adventure activity (and perhaps not even the foggiest notion of how to start), read on. Summer is the time for one supreme adventure destination – the mountains; one superlative adventure sport – mountaineering; and one splendid adventure activity – trekking. Mountaineering is an adventure sport that requires – for personal as well as team safety – at least a basic course from the top three mountaineering institutes in Manali, Uttar Kashi and Darjeeling. Their courses are broadly similar, lasting 26-28 days and costing Rs 3,600-4,000. There are hundreds of civilian mountaineering enthusiasts who have done this course and who spend at least a month each summer on an expedition to a peak in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Ladakh and even Arunachal Pradesh. An expedition from the Howrah Mountaineers and Trekkers’ Association of West Bengal has just climbed Mt Kamet (7756 m) in Uttarakhand, the third highest peak in India.
But the biggest news in the Indian Himalaya this season is the first ascent of the northeast face of Arwa Tower (6352m) in Uttarakhand. It was accomplished by three Swiss climbers — Stephan Siegrist, Thomas Senf and Denis Burdet on July 7. Meanwhile, two of our well known mountaineers, veteran Mandip Singh Soin and cricket broadcaster Charu Sharma, have just returned from three climbs in the Swiss Alps – the Riflehorn south face, Pigne De La Le, and Allalain. For young, qualified mountaineers who are not attached to climbing clubs, the best bet is to join expeditions organised by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, the apex body of climbing in India. This summer sees eight IMF-sponsored expeditions (five men’s and three women’s). Berths may still be available in the women’s teams so apply with a copy of your CV. For non-mountaineers, there’s always trekking. Mountaineering expeditions involve a walk-in to the base camp and many club-organised expeditions take along trekkers who man the base camp while the team is tackling the mountain. If you are not part of a club, organise your own trek. One of the loveliest trekking destinations for people living in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal is the area above Manali. Popular and easy-to-moderate treks here are the Beaskund trek (5 days: 3 walking, 1 rest, 1 sightseeing) and the Bhrigu Lake trek (5 days: 3-4 walking, 1 sightseeing). These treks can be done even by first-timers. For experienced trekkers, I recommend the moderate-to-difficult Malana trek (7 days) and the Pin-Parvati trek (14 days). There are several other treks. For a luxury trek, contact International Treks and Tours (9816003572, email: internationaltrekkers@gmail.com). For a budget trek, contact Above Fourteen Thousand (9418070391, 98165 44803). Or take your pick from the many large and small adventure tour operators on the Mall in Manali. The writer has authored India’s first handbook of adventure sports and is available at y.bey@excite.com
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He’s got designs on you
The multi-purpose art festival, held between June 22 to July 10, aimed at offering a platform for International designers to work together and create innovative ideas in the field of artificial jewelry designing, said a jubilant J.P. Singh. The festival also addressed the issues of cultural diversity in Bracknell (London) and provided opportunities for culturally diverse communities and artists to share their cultural ethos. “The main focus of the workshop was on the pioneering aspects of handmade jewelry designs. I demonstrated the etching of glass, cut in geometrical patterns and soldered with copper strips to make ornaments like earrings and other things. My endeavour and performance was applauded by famous Italian designer Argali Wilson. It felt great.” “The European designers are using colour beads and artificial crystals for hand-made jewellery, which are complex and of higher costs as compared to my low-cost designs. The low-cost factor worked and I found many takers for my designs,” says Singh. Besides, he also put up an exhibition of graphics, printed out of a glass plate and etched by a special etching cream developed indigenously. Born in Chandigarh, Singh initially studied Arabic and English in a school at Aden where his father was on deputation. His intrusive mind grasped the fundamentals of yoga, Vedanta and astrology during his stay at Haridwar. For his innovative works the All-India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi, gave him three state cash awards in 1994, 1995, 1996 and a scholarship. As an art director, he had documented the life of indigenous tribes—Gaddi Gujjars, Janguma and Bazigars— in two documentary films sponsored by the North Zone Cultural Centre. He had earlier received a scholarship and award from Fuji Films, Japan, for his photographs on the tribal life of Himachal in 2005. Singh is now trying to develop a cream out of indigenous products, which with a thick viscosity help in etching technique.
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My kind of wedding
Basketful of marigold being frantically rushed inside an expansive tent. While the caterers have finally arrived, there’s no sign of the videographer and pandit ji. An anxious Sharmaji barks at the waiters—who’ve turned up in stained uniforms. And oops, he’s awfully late with that 350 mithai-dibbas order. Nothing a few extra bucks won’t fix up— he’s racks his brains… till then, of course, he turns into a nervous wreck! It’s an hour to go for the wedding and Sharmaji’s already out of steam!
If you’ve already married your daughter off, you’ll surely find a reflection of yourself in the above lines. As the father of the bride— you’ve been there, done that. While the guests reveled in kebabs, whisky and Bollywood music, you did the running around, handling everything from wedding cards to the last minute chaos. However, dads yet to bid adieu to their darling daughters can now rejoice. No, Monsoon Wedding’s Dubey (the cell phone-wielding tent and catering contractor) hasn’t come to your rescue. Nor are we referring to any dot-com wedding planners, as, even they need to be supervised upon. We’re rather talking about the city’s own Gen-Now couples, who’re executing their weddings with élan. They’ve finally bid farewell to candy hearts and soppy do-daas. Meet the young couples who’ve thrown Chandni-style courtship romance (remember Rishi Kapoor showering rose petals on Sri Devi in the Yash Chopra flick?) out of the window. For them, love prevails, but not at the cost of practicality. And so, courtship for most of them is not just about those nightlong telephone calls, chocolates and teddy bears. It’s rather a time to plan and execute their own signature wedding. Vinay Sharma, general manager with BR Advertising, had his heart set on a ‘destination wedding’. No wonder, he thrilled his friends and family by throwing up a pre-wedding bash and wedding party in Shimla. “I felt getting married amidst a romantic drizzle was the best gift he’d given me. But he followed it up by arranging our honeymoon at Bali and keeping it under wraps till we were on our way to the airport,” quips wife Iti. A copywriter with Regalix Internet Marketing Communications, she herself contributed her share by designing her invites. “Right from choosing the colour and fonts of our wedding cards, to the language used, I ensured everything had class,” she giggles. Having tied the knot on June 30, 2007, the couple beams, “We had just a month-long courtship, but ensured everything at our wedding went the way we desired.” Laughs city-based Chetan Parashar, working with the Centurian Bank of Punjab, “My wife Preeti and me went on long drives during our courtship. But guess what, these were not to the lake or eateries, but to the various marriage palaces splashed around the Zirakpur road. We were very particular on deciding upon the venue and so checked out all the marriage resorts around town.” Fashion columnist and Director INIFD, Ritu Kochchar, is yet another one who actually coordinated everything, right from her wedding venue and invites to the trousseau shopping and the wedding wows. “Being brand conscious, I didn’t waste any funds on shopping those oh-so-glitzy tilla-embroidered crepe suits and Swarovski studded saris. I rather picked up wearable, branded stuff—mostly western—as my wedding trousseau.” And while Ritu went out shopping her wari-wearables minus her in-laws, that wasn’t all. “Even our wedding invites were addressed from our side to our guests. It was a bash thrown by us, so why not address our friends, rather than our parents doing it for us,” chirps Ritu’s hubby Sumit Kochchar, Major in the Army. The duo had also vouched for a forest-setting wedding, which they arranged with a few select friends. Avers Coordinator Manager of SVIP website Romilla Katach, “Right from getting a non-vegetarian menu ordered for my engagement, to choosing my outfits and the venue, the final say was mine. Also my hubby Narinder helped my dad in arranging for everything from the caterers and décor experts to florists and lighting. Chirps Rohini Juneja, Creative Head, Juneja Design Studio-17, “Couples today are very particular about flaunting their distinct identity. No wonder, engaged couples come to us asking for customised bridal shower and thank-you cards, wine bags, note cards, gift bags with tags et al. And as the romantic rains loom, many families are reuniting from around the country for the shaadis in town. The timing of these weddings may tempt you to call them the ‘Monsoon Weddings,’ but thanks to the young couples taking charge, you’re likely to miss the Dubey-like-flavour! |
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Striking the traditional cord
Chandigarh is ready to rock again. Just over a fortnight after ‘Crimson Passion’ left the crowd gyrating to the pulsating beats of high-wattage music, another rock band from Delhi— ‘Enochian’— is all set to leave you jiving with its version of progressive metal music.
Guys, if you happen to be there at the gig on Saturday evening at X-Over in
Sector 26, you just might hear guitarist Siddharth stimulating the effects of a
sitar with a guitar. It may sound music to your ears, but you may also be able to enjoy tabla beats as drummer Rijul doles out excitement at the live concert organised by ‘Yamaha Roxx’ with ‘WOWWW!’ Now, that’s what we call music. Well, you’ll have to wait for sometime before vocalist Shubhangi incorporates classical with heavy metal, but that’s exactly what the diva plans to do. For, the four-member band hopes to revive interest in the traditional instruments, rhythmically.
Metal’s Mettle And with Shubhangi’s training in classical music, and the dedication of others towards music, it’s certainly not a distant dream. Ask them and they say in unison, “Why not? If the compositions demand, we will incorporate the customary instruments.” In Chandigarh a day before the jam session, Siddharth says he even plans to bring tanpura back into play. “To begin with, I am working on the technology to affix tanpura strings on an old guitar so that it strikes the right cord with the audience,” he says. This is not all. Sitting next to Siddharth, Rijul says the band is even incorporating Buddhist hymns in the music album they hope to release independently, and promote through the Internet, in October. The album will have six numbers, but they can be increased. Nothing’s final yet.
Local flavour Back to the customary instruments, Shubhangi says so many youngsters actually think sitar, tabla and even flute are simply not cool. “It’s all class-based,” she says. “A substantial number of middle-class Indians believe in associating themselves with all that’s Western. And the craze of these consumers of Western goods is reflected not just in apparels, but also in their taste for music. No wonder, they prefer to feel the guitar strap around their neck, than a tabla under their fingertips.” As commercial forces influence music, most bands concentrate on playing guitars and drums. “It’s all very quick,” she adds. “You have the money so you go and buy yourself a guitar and play at gigs. But if you are dedicated, you constantly strive to bring about improvement in your kind of music, may be by incorporating the Indian instruments.” Well, that’s intelligent thinking. |
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Exhi Watch Purva Grover
COOL
cottons, vibrant hues and unusual patterns, that’s Utsav’s Print Pratha. The Delhi-based organisation has brought a range of fresh patterns and colours to town. Talking about their USP, Shashiv Chandran, the designer and owner of Utsav, avers, “What makes us different from other government organisations is our innovative designs.” Working with weavers all across the country, Utsav encourages traditional craftsmen, giving them a platform to display and market their products.
The semi-casual range on display includes cotton fabrics, saris and dupattas. A fresh entrant to this range is hand-block printed saris and tussar dupattas. Just perfect for this season, dupattas start Rs 1,350 onwards and saris from Rs 2,700. You can pick a duppatta with block printing in vegetable dyes for Rs 400 and Rs 500. The ones with zari are Rs 450 upwards. If it is a blend of cotton and silk that you like, then choose from shades of pinks, blues, oranges, Rs 850 onwards. Hot pick at this exhibition at Aroma are the plain fabrics; from Rs 110 a metre it lets you mix and match. A variation in stripes cost Rs 120 a metre. The collection of saris brings it with a stamp from various regions. With over ten varieties to choose from including Orissa cotton, Maheshwari from M.P, Kanchepuram, Mangalagiris, Chanderis and Kota, you couldn’t ask for more. Pick on a simple mulmul sari for Rs 695 to wear to work. A gadwall from Andhra at Rs 5,100 is perfect for a formal dinner. Come festive season and Utsav will be back to the city with deeper colour tones and weaving in golden threads. On till 23 July |
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Bond with Marmite
Daniel Craig might be James Bond today, but he started his career acting as Mr Marmite. Marmite is a British savoury spread with a distinctive, powerful taste that, as the company’s marketing slogan puts, people can either ‘love it or hate it’. Criag reveals that as a struggling wannabe he donned a silly outfit and handed out samples of the spread to shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury’s in Reading. And, it was this job that helped him get his Equity union card, which would-be actors need to get work. “I was Mr Marmite, that’s how I got my card. I wore a Marmite jumper at the Reading Savacentre. It’s terrible,” The Sun quoted Craig, as saying. And though he’s come a long way since being Mr Marmite, Craig admits he’s still addicted to it, and is definitely one of those people who ‘love it’. “At 7.30 am I find myself buttering toast with Marmite.
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Gastronomical train to Pakistan
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city restaurant is all set to score over others. Score-8 is serving a perfect recipe for peace on a platter during its weeklong Pakistani food festival. So much so, it has brought to the city a chef with roots in Pakistan offering you the unique taste of brotherhood. Flashing a smile, chef Mohin Quereshi says,” The festival will indeed help in adding a whiff of freshness to the ongoing peace process.” Mohin is the nephew of renowned chef Imtiaz Quereshi and has been associated with food connoisseurs like Jigs Kalra. The last time he was in the city he added the ingredient of exquisiteness at the wedding of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal’s daughter.
Well, now that you know your gastronomical well being is in real good hands, just drive down to this nightclub turned wining and dining restaurant and savour the unique flavour of brotherhood wafting from across the border. The whiff is unmistakable. Even before you push open the impressive door for entering the joint, the aroma of fresh fried onions and garlic lures you indoors. The tang mingles with a hint of black pepper and other spices for letting you live through pleasure. Hailing from Lahore, Mohin says he carries his own masalas wherever he goes for preparing delicacies. “For that authentic Pakistani flavour, I even have the spices couriered from across the border,” he smiles. If it is spices you like then gratify your taste buds with an abundance of grilled meat prepared exactly the way it is cooked in Baluchistan. You can even try some of the dishes of Sindh. And you needn’t really worry about counting those loathsome calories. Though in Pakistan a majority of the delicacies are rather greasy, here the oil is used judiciously, keeping in mind the health factor. Try Lahori Daal Muglai or chef’s special Daal Quereshi. You can even go in for Pakistani Raan or lamb flavoured with special masalas. Order Haleem, and you will get authentic kebabs. You can also go in for Burka biryani, or even rich desserts like shaahi tukda. The hot stuff will not really burn a hole in your pocket, as the starters range between Rs 175 and Rs 225. The main course dishes are priced between Rs 275 and Rs 375. Live qawaalis only add to the ambience. So don’t wait anymore, for the festival is on only till July 24. Just go ahead and savour the dishes served with the right kind of tehzeeb. saurabh@tribunemail.com
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Mohali’s food scene gets classier
ONCE
considered Chandigarh’s poor cousin, Mohali is turning into a good host, scrumptiously. The city is now offering you a taste of true Punjabi hospitality not just in a glass of lassi, but in a rich variety of foodstuff—the kind of grub one can savour in the high-end joints here.
That’s right, fellows. Drive down the road and you will find excitement simmering like never before in buffets, soups and even bakery products. And offering you the pleasure on a platter is none else than Hot Millions. Guys, you have guessed it right. The bar-cum-restaurant, conveniently located in Phase 3B2, has added new items to its menu. What’s cooking? That’s the first though that flashes through your mind as you enter the joint that invites you to enjoy the flavor of good life. Right from the entrance to the upholstery, tapestry, paintings, lighting artifacts and cutlery, everything is fresh. In fact, the place has been revamped and refashioned for allowing you to live through an exceptional experience. Plasmas have been installed both in the fast-food area on the ground floor and in The Cellar — the multi-cuisine restaurant. Well, the dining area is spotlessly clean with the right kind of ambience. Well, buffets have been introduced. And the hot stuff promises not to burn holes in your pocket. The vegetarian version of buffet is available for just Rs 159. For the non-vegetarian stuff, you will have to pull out Rs 30 more from your wallet. There is also an ‘extensive’ variety of salads. You can choose from chicken pineapple salad, spicy chicken salad and cabbage pineapple salad. Also up for grabs is Russian salad, Italian salad, sprout salad, chicken pea and cottage cheese salad, along with macaroni salad and garden fresh salad. You can enjoy the salad buffet separately. Priced at Rs 120, it is accompanied by dinner roll, butter and even soup. A bakery section too has been added. Now you can exercise your franchise in favour of cakes, pies, puddings, tarts, pastry, desserts, breads and even croissants. All items available at Hot Millions Chandigarh are also available here. So you can have your burgers, kathi kababs, sandwiches, hot dogs and pizzas, along with Indian, tandoori and South Indian delicacies. — S. M. Introducing the bill of fare, franchisee for Hot Millions Neeru Katoch and Arun Modgill say: It’s a perfect place for business and pleasure or for a cocktail of both! saurabh@tribunemail.com
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BON APPETIT
A fire-roasted cob of corn is such a difficult thing to eat gracefully! You look no oil painting with corn and bits of burnt kernels stuck all over your face and teeth! From the street-corner, lets lead the “maize” to the table, converted into light, healthy and uncooked salads — perfect for the rainy weather. Salads provide a lot of scope for innovation and imagination. You can play around with the ingredients, dressings and presentation to showcase your culinary talent. Go easy on the dressing. Savour the natural taste of the veggies! I also offer you a fuss-free method to freeze and put away corn for using all year round. Tomato & corn salad
250 gm cooked corn ¼ cup each, minced onion & chopped parsley 200 gm cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ - ½ cup sour cream 3 tbsp mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp dry mustard Method Stir a spoonful of yogurt into ordinary cream and allow it to set overnight to get sour-cream. Mash the garlic with the salt to a paste. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar and mustard into the sour cream and add garlic. Place the corn, beetroot, onion and parsley in a bowl and refrigerate. Mix in the dressing at the time of serving. Fruity corn salad
½ cup corn kernels ¼ cup shredded beetroot ¼ cup grated carrot A few pitted, chopped dates 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 4 tbsp mausambi juice 1-2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp chaat masala Salt and pepper to taste 6-7 lettuce leaves Method Toss the first six ingredients together in a wide bowl and keep chilled. Sprinkle the juices, masala and seasoning into it at the time of serving. Arrange lettuce leaves in a glass dish, then tip in the salad in a natural mound – never smoothened out too evenly.
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Tip of the week
Use soft, milky corncobs. Husk, remove silks, wash the cobs and cut into halves to save vessel-space. Boil water in a pressure cooker and plunge the cobs in, cooking for 4-6 minutes. Cool. Cut or manually remove pearls from the stalk and freeze on an open tray. Transfer into food-grade polybags, label and freeze. Throw in a handful of sprouted moong, chana or raungi into your salads. They will enhance the texture as well as pump-up the nutritional count of the dish. |
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Wipe with Grace
TRY recalling the dinners organised by your parents. Melamine crockery filled to brim with dal makhni, shahi paneer and dahi balla; followed by a helping of vanilla ice cream fetched from the nearby Verka booth. And once the guests had gorged on to the traditional dinner menu, they would either head to the washbasin, placed rather out of place in the dining room, or the slightly suave would pick up the white tissue paper. Today, however, the dinners are a planned affair. The choicest of dishes are picked on from cuisines all across the globe and served in exquisite cutlery. A posy of fresh flowers is matched with the fine and elegant tablemats and runner. And, well, gone are the days of wiping your hands with paper napkins or classic white pieces of cloth. We have now come a long way, and it is colour, elegance and style that matter while placing the triangular folded accessory on the dining table.
Sizes, colours, patterns, and fabrics, you couldn’t have asked for more. To add colour to the table, you can pick on a set of six cotton napkins for anywhere between Rs 119 and 200 from FabIndia-9.The plain ones in pastel shades like lemons, greens, pinks and sky blues or vibrant purples and turquoises come in a set of six for Rs 120 to 350. They are available at Home Store-26. If it is the checks that please you, then a set of six napkins in thick and thin checks for Rs 135 is a good deal. For that traditional feel, a set of hand printed napkins and tablemats with flowers and paisleys are available for Rs 309. Even the boring white has got redefined. A set of napkins in appliqué work in whites and creams comes for Rs 199. And if you think cotton is too casual then how about a classy organdy embossed napkin? A set of six napkins and tablemats is available for Rs 475 at FabIndia. If it’s shine and silk that appeals you, then pick on a chanderi napkin for Rs 75 a piece or a chanderi silk for Rs 80. The paper napkin too has now changed, you can pick on one with animal patterns for a jungle theme party or add colour to festivities with special napkins made for occasions like Christmas or Divali. A pack of 20, these are priced between Rs 25 and 80. To add finishing touch to the napkin, go in for a napkin ring. They not only look nice and neat, but also are perfect when you do not know how to fold the napkin perfectly. You can choose from wooden or the metallic ones for a mere Rs 19. The better-finished ones at Rs 45 are available at Home Store. Some interesting rings in wood, ceramic, brass, aluminium or glass can be picked from crockery shops in the city. So, the next time you dine, do remember to add colour and style to the table. (With inputs from Bharti Bedi) purva@tribunemail.com
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Short periods of rest are very beneficial. The anti-gravity muscles of the neck and back that hold one erect relax fully in a nearly horizontal position. — Dr Ravinder Chadha
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THE city-based artist J.P. Singh, a lecturer at the Government College of Arts, is indeed enthused over his achievements at the Bracknell International Summer Workshop on Artificial Jewellery Designing at South Hill Park, Bracknell (UK).