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Bombay DuckBombay duck or bummalo: despite the name, it’s not a duck from Mumbai, but a fish, considered a delicacy by connoisseurs. The fish, actually a lizardfish, can be eaten fresh, or as is more often the case, salted and dried. It has an ... QUICK FIX Kariveppilai Saadam QUICK TIP The best way to burn body fat Cardiovascular exercises such as fast walking, jogging, running, rope jumping, cycling, rowing and swimming burn body fat. To achieve maximum fat loss, perform non-stop cardio training for 30-45 minutes on an empty stomach. Cardio can also ... METRO WORKOUT Boxing Day PRINCE FREDERICKdecides boxers need strong arms, writers don’t, after a round of SHADOW-BOXING Leave your abs for the last EXERCISE Coaches now say it’s best to work the core muscle groups at the end of a workout GOING NATIVE Baffled People Thierry Boulay finds the language barrier hard to break SIGNATURE DISH
Awadhi Gosht BiriyaniThe Lucknow (Awadhi) Biriyani bears the footprint of the cuisine of the Mughals. Its contemporary avatar, the Awadhi Gosht Biriyani, served at the Cappuccino, is a tasty, filling dish. Like all authentic biriyanis, it is ‘dum’ cooked ... THE RELUCTANT GOURMENT Exit books, enter blogs FOOD From people learning to cook to foodies looking for new recipes, there’s a blog for everyone
My five - Akshay RajmohanA mellower track from the alternative rock stable of the Foo Fighters, Still is a nostalgic song reminiscing about the days when you felt absolutely nothing could go wrong: your teens. Frontman Dave Grohl has matured a lot from his Nirvana ...
Kat race! Chat Katrina Kaif says she gives the audiences what they want
Plateful of delights Eating out Fusion fare comes at a discount at Orusorru
Husband huntingDo these questions sound familiar ‘Why do we want a husband at all?’ ‘Does the traditional fairytale still exist?’ ‘Will my friends and family approve?’ Sally Gray, a single, thirty-something TV ... Dance up a storm TV Disney Channel’s initiative to develop your dancing skills Brunch with Bob TV Know more about the life and works of rock musician Bob Dylan
Goa on a platter Find Goa coming alive right on your plate. Le Meridien’s Navaratna Indian speciality restaurant brings you the Goan Beach Shack, an exclusive Goan food festival with famed chef Edia Cotta from Goa laying on a fantastic spread. From Fish ...
The French connectionGo back in time to experience the bejewelled splendour of the maharajahs. Photo exhibition on jewellery designed by French craftsmen for Indian royals: sketches, images and films. Venue: Government Museum Address: ...
The art of caricatureLearn how to draw and sketch. Four-day creativity camp for children aged 6-14, covering basic drawing, scenery, landscapes, faces, caricature and animals, conducted by Rahnu Cartoon Research and Educational Trust. Venue: PS ... Cool cottons EXHIBITION Festive display of saris and fabrics at Tanirikaa Walk on the wild side EXHIBITION The photographs transport you to the forests and water bodies of the world
Handcrafted eleganceDWARAKA, an NGO working with Kalamkari artisans in Srikalahasti, and Fab India present hand-painted Kalamkari at its best. Roses and marigolds bloom, peacocks and parrots cavort and creepers and vine leave imprints on cotton, silk and crepe ... Curious about curios? EXHIBITION A variety of handlooms and handicrafts is on show at Shree Hall, Burkit Road, T. Nagar
Cool, colourful cottonsSummer sale and exhibition of hand Block Printed cottons. Choose from a variety of mercerised Chettinad cottons, silk cottons with and without zari, daily wear starch free saris, kalamkari designs and shalwar sets and kurtas. Venue: ... Kebabs and cocktails ITC Hotel Park Sheraton & Towers’ Thanjavur Kebab Festival showcases kebabs from the early 19th century. What’s different about this festival is the pairing of the kebabs with cocktails, as was done during the British era. ...
The Shrishti collectionLatha Puttanna latest creations on show at the Amethyst. The designer’s summer collection, featuring ethnic embroidery on cotton/silk: Shalwar Kameezs, Patiala suits and sari blouses;| anarkali-style outfits with back open and tie-ups ... New Year spread Accord Metropolitan, the five-star hotel, has laid on a sumptuous buffet to mark the Tamil and Malayalam New Year (April 13 and 14). Feast on Chettinad biriyani, muttai kulambu, Naadan chicken curry and a slew of other delicacies. Rs.550 plus ... Tata car check-up Tata Motors has laid on a free summer check up camp for its cars and SUVs across the country. Get a tune-up from the company’s expert mechanics. Venue: All Tata Motors dealerships/select authorised service ...
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