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swim underwater without coming up for air? A seahorse! What is dry on the outside, filled with water and blows up buildings? A fish tank!
ven when they die? Angelfish! Where do you weigh whales? At a whale weigh station! What kind of horse can
EVERYTHING IN PICTURES
1. Cougar 2.Lynx 3 Ocelot 4.Snow Leopard
GET CATTY
Our cameras got a
bit off when we shot
these wild cats. But
can you figure out
which ones we err,
tried to shoot?
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What was the Tsar of Russia's favourite fish? Tsardines! What happened to the cold jellyfish? It set! What kind of f
JUST SAY IT!
The Endangered
Animals Dictionary
This is the fifth part in our series of endangered animals around the
world. This series will run for another week. Cut ‘em out and collect
them for your scrapbook; this could be the last time you might be
seeing them!
is for Quino
Checkerspot
Butterfly, which is
native to Mexico and
California, USA. It is a mediumsized
butterfly.
Status: Endangered
is for Raso Lark,
a very small bird
that is found only
on the Raso islet of
the island country Cape Verde in
the Atlantic Ocean.
Status: Critically Endangered
is for Sambar, a
large deer that
lives in Southern
and Southeast Asia.
The subspecies living in India
and Sri Lanka tend to have the
largest antlers.
Status: Vulnerable
is for Tenkile.
Also known as
Scott’s Tree
Kangaroo, this smelly
animal lives in the mountains of
Papua New Guinea.
Status: Critically Endangered
A good cook could
cook as much cookies
as a good cook who
could cook cookies
Sent by Dolly, 12, SR Vidyalaya
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Mom: Eat up your
spinach, it’ll put
colour in your cheeks.
Son: But I don’t want
green cheeks!
Chew Brain
Where does
success come
before
work?
In the dictionary!
After a sucessful first season
Nickelodeon has now come up
with the second season of Picka-
Trick! Mandy the Magician is
all set to win hearts with his
magical acts again. You can
watch this show on Sundays at
11am. But before that you can win
cool Pick-a-Trick goodies here!
What is the name of the Pick-a-Trick host?
A) Sandy B) Mandy C) Candy
You can email entries to treasurechestya@gmail.com with PICK-A-TRICK
in the subject line. Or snail mail to address on page 12. DON’T FORGET
TO ADD YOUR PHONE NUMBER!
WIN
PICK-A-TRICK
GOODIES
WANT TO WIN PICK-A-TRICK GOODIES?
ANSWER THE SIMPLE QUESTION

Fantasy lovers, here’s something for you,

To the Blue King’s castle By Prasanjit Gupta Penguin Rs.199

Prasanjit Gupta’s To the Blue King’s Castle is quite fantastic. When perfectly ordinary school-girl Ritu takes the escalator in a perfectly ordinary mall to the basement, she finds herself in a whole new world! She seems to have stepped into a dark mysterious forest. The first people she comes across are the Resident Magician, Serendipitous and his assistant, Blanc- Noir; but she soon finds that The Underground Forest is teeming with the most unexpected characters. These characters, however, are all quite grouchy because the Blue King has taken away the spirit of Happiness and locked it away. Ritu, of course helps to recover the box and like the heroines of most epic journeys, becomes a better person for it. What is particularly enjoyable about the book is its language and clever wordplay; and the interesting characters, so obviously inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Events in Mumbai

Sci-Fi Film Festival
What: Cinemax has brought
back James Cameron’s Avatar
to the silver screens as part of
their Sci-Fi Film Festival. Time
to catch the Na’avis and
humans in action again!
Where: Cinemax, Andheri West
When: October 30, 12pm

Formula One
What: Have you been watching
the Formula One practice
sessions all day long on Friday
and Saturday? It’s finally time
for the finals! Catch the World
Championship Raceday today.
When: October 30, 1.30pm to
2.45pm
Where: On Star Sports

Raavanleela
What: This hilarious play is
about a regular performance
of the village Ramleela going
haywire when Raavan refuses
to die unless he is given a pay
hike!
When: October 30, 7.30pm
Where: Rangsharda, Bandra
Reclamation
Contact: 26430544,
26401919

Child Vs Wild
What: BNHS is organising a residential
camp. The activities will include
nature trails, using GPS, learning your
way around the forest, identifying
plants and animals, campfire games
and so on. Age: 9-14 yrs age group
When: November 5-7
Where: BNHS CEC, near Sanjay
Gandhi National Park (SGNP)
Contact: Call 9594953425,
9594929107, and 9323738622 or
email: cecbnhs@gmail.com

Basics in Archery
What: Blue Bulb offers two-hour
sessions on the basics of archery. All
the equipment will be provided and
you will have a personal instructor.
Where: Goregaon West, Goregaon
East, Dahisar West
When: Ongoing, 9am to 9pm
Contact: 9870966910, 9821423448

Scuba Diving
What: Learn the basics of scuba
diving with the help of the Orca Dive
Club. They’ll take you to Khopoli
where you will complete two modules
of the PADI open-water course, which
are the Confined Water Dive and the
Knowledge Review.
Where: Khopoli
When: November 5-6
Contact: 24921541, 24928175

Camping Trip
What: Explore the beauty of nature
with Brainfertilizers. Activities include
dolphin watching, bullock-cart and
horse-cart ride, bird watching, a jungle
tour, nursery tour, star gazing, local
folk dances during the camp. Age: 5+
When: November 3-5
Where: Amrutes Nisarga Sahvas,
Dapoli
Contact: 9820191723, 9867308320

Going Gaga
What: Catch an interesting interview
of Lady Gaga on the show Gaga By
Gaultier. The famous French fashion
giant Jean Paul Gaultier gets up,
close and personal with the pop icon
Lady Gaga in the special programme.
When: October 30, 9 pm
Where: On TLC

Film screenings
What: WorldKids Film Club has organised
two foreign film screenings. Viva
Cuba, a Spanish film, similar to
Romeo and Juliet is meant for ages 11
to 13. While The Peace Tree, an
English film about two children whose
friendship is threatened by their parents’
relationship, is for ages 7 to 9. .
Where: Little Theatre, NCPA
When: November 5, 2pm to 6pm
Contact: 23679656. Email
worldkids.filmclub@gmail.com

Chocofest
What: Chocolate lovers will love Baskin Robbins’
Chocofest! You can take home a family pack on the purchase
of a party pack on any of your favourite chocolate
flavours including Choco Chips Mousse, Three Cheers
Chocolate and Malted Choco Fudge.
When: Until November 3
Where: All Baskin Robbins’ outlets

Grills and Barbeque
What: Enjoy live entertainment along with yummy food at
Hilton’s new alfresco poolside restaurant. From kebabs and
tikkas to pan-fried prawns and exotic veggie delicacies,
there’s a lot they have to offer.
When: 7pm to 11.30pm
Where: Hilton Mumbai International Airport
Contact: 28380000

Mumbai daily

● WORKSHOP

Learn to make magnet holders, decorative
fruits, flower baskets, dolls and
teddy bears right at your kitchen
table with Spanish kitchen craft
Lamasa. Get the skills to get those
photo frames, mirrors, jharokas and
key chains look snazzy
Where: Juhu
When: October 30
Contact: 9324544317

Explore a new approach to style and
build confidence. The fashion styling
workshop promises to bring out the
best of your individual qualities as per
your lifestyle, body and age. On this
fun and interactive day, you will
develop your own individual style,
learn about your body shape and how
to best dress it, find out which colours
and make-up work for you. Stylist
Nikhil Mansata, who has trained at
the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in
London from 2006 till 2009 under the
guidance of acclaimed magazine editors/
graphic artists and photographers,
will conduct it
When: November 5
Timing: Noon to 5pm
Contact: Pooja Bajaj at 9820308784

Learn yoga to keep your body healthy,
disease-free, strong, bright and
active. Yoga asanas make the body
flexible, active and fresh. A 15-day
yoga camp will be conducted by
Nirvana: The Healing Touch Holistic
Research Foundation to help get rid of
high/low blood pressure, low back
pain, obesity and diabetes
Where: Haware's Centurion Mall, Navi Mumbai
When: November 7-22
For registration, call or send an SMS
‘Yoga’ to 9967003065

The British Council announces free
English classes for adults. These
classes, to be held to be held every
weekday, will be taught by teacher
trainees on the University of
Cambridge's CELTA course. Students
will be placed at two levels of English:
pre-intermediate level - suitable for
regional- medium students and second
language speakers/foreigners and
upper-intermediate level - suitable for
people who have had at least nine
years of English education
Where: West End Hotel, Marine Lines
When: November 7 to December 2
Timing: 2.15 pm - 4.15pm
To register, call the British Council in
Mumbai on 6748 6750 from 9 am and 5
pm by November 2

● FOOD & DRINKS
This Halloween, enjoy a new range of
drinks and desserts. You'll be spoilt
for choice with desserts like fried
Mars bars with vanilla ice cream and
chocolate fondues. Sip on yummy
drinks Jealous Eve (vodka-based with
smoked cinnamon and apple juice),
The Spider Bite (jalapeno vodka with
sweet and sour mix), Other Side of
Midnight (iced coffee with cointreau
and kahlua), Capo (drambuie, scotch
and cognac). Wait, there's more.
Dress up as your favourite Halloween
character or in a theme costume and
get a free shot
Where: Malt & Pepper, Fort
When: October 30-October 31
Timing: 12pm-1.30am
Contact: 022-22037356/ 22037357

● COUTURE
Gogee a homespun couture label that
mellifluously blends the traditional
with the contemporary, presents an
exhibition of festive and bridal wear.
The collection on display include traditional
sarees, lehengas, cholis, tunics, kurtas and
more that boast of impeccable craftsmanship,
exquisite designs and well structured silhouettes.
An eclectic mix of crystal work and embellishments on
fabrics like net, chiffon, georgette and velvet have been tailored
to perfection. There's something for the men as
well. Get sharply cut sherwanis, suits and jackets embellished with
matte sequins, resham, ghara work and crystal for the dapper groom and his friends.
Where: Cache Art Gallery, Bandra(W)
When: Ongoing till October 31 2011
Timing: 10.30am to 8pm
Price: Rs1,000 onwards
Contact: 022-26439641

● ART
Gallery Art & Soul presents 'The
Third Dimension', a display of the
recent works of Dipti Bondre
Where: Gallery Art & Soul, Worli
When: November 6
Timing: 10am to 7pm
Contact: 022-24965798 or visit
www.galleryartnsoul.com
Art Musings presents 'Exquisite
Cadaver', a solo exhibition featuring
recent works by Raghava K K
Where: Art Musings Gallery, Colaba
Cross Lane
When: November 30
Contact: 022-22163339 or visit
www.artmusings.net

Musuem Art Gallery hosts Dhiyoh:
Source of Light — an art exhibition of
the paintings and sculptures of 11
contemporary artists, Surendra
Kudapane, Tanaji Awaghade,Ajey Dalavi,
Devidas Dharmadhikari, Sopan Kshirsagar,
Amol Pawar, Ratan Saha, Amit Naik,
Bela Mardia, Mahua Ray and Rajan
Raghawan. The show will be curated
by Kudapane
Where: Musuem Art Gallery, Kala
Ghoda
When: On till October 30
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: 9881232425/ 9028979900

Daily Activity in Mumbai

● KIDS
activity centre has commenced its
activity centre for this semester
with 8 innovative classes for toddlers
of varying ages. Classes
include cooking classes, art for
emerging artists, music, sports and
movement, science and exploration
etc. Contact the preschool for information
on demo classes
Where: 79/81 Nirmal Niwas, ground
floor, near Tejpal Auditorium,
Gowalia Tank
Timing: Mon to Fri — 1.30pm to
7pm; Sat and Sun — 10am to 4pm
Contact: 4368 0000 or email
info@thebigumbrella.edu.in

Sign up your child for French classes
where they will learn the language
through French nursery rhymes and
songs, role-playing, French cartoons,
games and other activities. The
classes are open for children
between 7 and 12 years and will
begin in November at Cuffe Parade
Contact: For more information, call
Mrs Fatema Sabuvala on 9821708345

Raell Padamsee’s ACE (Academy for
Creative Expression) announces The
Speech and Drama certificate
course specially designed by Raell
Padamsee to work on diction, pronunciation,
projection — social
interaction and communication
skills. Children get to work on
poems, conversational English skills,
news reading sessions, storytelling
and get to perform in front of a live
audience
Where: Centres at Colaba, Breach
Candy, Andheri, Bandra, Juhu,
Mahim and Powai
Contact: 2284 2845/8, 93201 30013

● EVENTS
Attend Kriyasheel Global Awards
2011, organised by Sadguru
Mangeshda Kriya Yoga Foundation
on the occasion of Sadguru Sri Sri
Mangeshda’s birthday. The
awardees are Padmashri Bhavarlal
Jain, pioneer of irrigation, Marathi
poet Mangesh Padgaonkar, Dr Kiran
Bed, retd. director general, BPRD
and Kia Scherr, author and inspirational
speaker. The chief guest is
Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr
Kishoritai Amonkar
When: Monday, October 24
Where: Rangsharada Auditorium, KC
Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra
Timing: 6pm
Delhi NGO Hast Karigar Society
organises the third edition of Ethnic
Weaves and Crafts Bazaar with the
theme of “Redefining our Past to
Recreate our Future”. Exclusive traditional
masterpieces and ethnic
items crafted and designed by
skilled craftsmen from over 17
states of India will be available.
When: Ongoing, till Sunday, Oct 23
Where: Coomaraswamy Hall,
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu
Sangrahalaya, Fort
Timing: 10.30am to 6.30pm

Attend the book launch of Aath
Kahaniyan, a collection of a drama
and seven stories of parents, children
and social lives by noted short
story writer MH Khan. The book
launch will be followed by an interactive
session with parents on
understanding the psychology of
children
When: Monday, October 24
Where: Oxford Bookstore, Apeejay
House, 3 Dinshaw Vachha Road,
near KC College, Churchgate
Timing: 6pm

Attend Comic Con, a convention for
comic book lovers which will include
a book fair, workshops by experienced
artists and the book launch of
Munkeeman, a graphic novel written
by Abhishek Sharma. Merchandize
such as home entertainment/DVDs,
toys, posters etc will also be up for
grabs. There is no registration
required and entry is for free
When: October 22 to October 23
Where: Expo Centre, WTC, Cuffe
Parade
Timing: 10am to 8pm

● ART
Art Musings’ current exhibition,
Exquisite Cadaver features recent
works by Raghava KK. The artist is a
self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist.
He works in genres as disparate as
iPad Art, painting, film, installation,
multimedia and performance
When: Ongoing, till November 30
Where: Art Musings Gallery,
Admirality Bldg, Colaba Cross Lane
Contact: Call 2216 3339 or visit
www.artmusings.net

● HEALTH
Vertex Hospital is conducting a free
heart check up camp for people
above 40. Please enroll for check-up
of BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar
and complete general physical exam
When: Ongoing, till Nov 30
Where: Vertex Hospital, Veena Nagar,
Tulsi Pipe Line Road, Mulund
Timing: 8am to 10am
Contact: To enroll, call 98203 32515

Disha Charitable Trust is conducting a
free hearing check-up camp for the
hearing impaired and providing hearing
aids at a concessional rate
When: Ongoing, till Oct 30
Where: Dadar (East)
Contact: For free registration, call
2411 4048

● OCCULT
Attend a unique workshop on tarot,
runes and other mystic methods
spread over a period of eight Sundays
to learn and master the art of channelising
your sixth sense. The workshop
is ideal for professionals and
housewifes
When: Oct 23 onwards
Where: Chembur
Timing: 3pm to 4pm
Contact: Binoy S on 99302 38289

● ADOPT
Two female pups are up for adoption.
They are pretty, gentle, playful
and just one-month-old. Looking for
good, loving, responsible homes for
them, who can give them love, care,
good food and security. Indian dogs
under care look beautiful, they do
not smell or drool and are extremely
low on maintenance as compared to
breeds.
Contact: 77386 11333 to adopt any
one of them

Jaune (brother) and Meow (sister)
are two Indian breed kittens. They
are six-weeks old, playful, gentle
and kitty-litter-toilet trained. We are
looking for good, loving, responsible
homes for them, who can give them
love, care and security
Contact: 99870 85350