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l christmas special Celebrate this Christmas with your favorite robo-cat, Doraemon. Experience the magic of Doraemon with interesting workshops, exciting games, talent shows and even win a chance to visit Doraemon's place of birth in Japan. Entry is free When: Ongoing, till Jan 1 Where: Growel's 101 Mall, Kandivli Drop in at Oberoi Mall on Christmas day to be part of the festival of merriment. Join the Christmas carnival with Santa’s seven elves, pose for photos and collect your Christmas presents from your secret Santa Claus. If you are Santa's chosen lucky elf, you might just go riding on his sleigh to the beautiful island of Maldives When: Sunday, Dec 25 Where: Oberoi Mall, Oberoi Garden City, Off Western Express Highway, Goregaon (East) Timing: 3pm to 8pm Brush up on your cooking skills with a chocolate making workshop. Learn to make assorted chocolates for Christmas and the New Year in a practical workshop When: Ongoing Where: Andheri (West) Timing: 2pm to 5.30pm Contact: 98203 28740 Be part of the celebrations at InOrbit Mall in Malad which will include fun filled activities like artificial snowfall, art and craft activities, comics reading, animation films, theatre shows, dance workshops and storytelling. Other special highlights include tattoo and caricature artists, nail art, hair art and face painting When: Ongoing, till Jan 1 Where: Inorbit Mall, Malad Spread the spirit of giving this Christmas by making a donation to make education available to the less fortunate. Contribute to Umang Foundation's 'Promote Education' initiative which has helped over 9,000 children over the past four years. Just by donating Rs300, you can make a difference to a child's life. All Donations are exempted under section 80(G) of Income Tax Act 1960 Contact: To contribute or for more information, call 98199 40222, email education@umangfoundation.org or visit www.umangfoundation.org l events Attend 'Maha Feast', the biggest outdoor food festival at the iconic Gateway of India. The festival brings together the best of restaurants, chefs and their delectable cuisines. It will also showcase the soul of Maharashtra through music and dance. The event is conceived and promoted by Idea Hub, supported by Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra and Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. Entry is free When: Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25 Where: Gateway of India Timing: 12 noon to 10pm l spirituality Attend a beginner’s session on Three-Step Rhythmic Breathing (3SRB), an ancient technique of breathing which calms the mind and brings total physical, emotional and mental health to our body-brain system. This technique has come from the Yogasutra of Sage Patanjali. All 3SRB sessions are completely free and require no prior registration. The session will be an introduction to the system and include the teaching of the six refining exercises set to a particular rhythm When: January 1, 2012 Where: Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, National/MMK College, Off Linking Road, Bandra (West) Timing: 9.30am to 11.30am Contact: 9323363632 or visit www.3srb.org l kids JumpBall announces the start of basketBall coaching with a methodical and well-structured programme conducted by professional and well-experienced coaches When: Tuesdays and Fridays Where: Chembur (Chheda Nagar Gymkhana) and Matunga Timing: 6pm to 7.15pm Contact: For more details, call 98705 55355, 98923 62551 iRobokid has launched robotics learning classes for children. The classes are for children of the following age groups: 7 to 11 (iEngineer) and 11 to 14 (iProto) Where: 200, MD House, Gujarat Society, Sion (West) Contact: To register, call 97697 99737, 99300 56255 or visit www.irobokid.com l art Check out 'Inspiring Weaves', an exhibition of recent paintings by Nazia Pithapurwala and Archana Mohite. Pithapurwala's rhythmic lines define the three-dimentional character of her figures thereby extending grace to her paintings. Mohite in her collection depicts the role of women in Indian festivals When: Ongoing, till December 30 Where: Art Entrance Gallery, Army & Navy Building Foyer, 148, MG Road, Kala Ghoda Timing: 10am to 8pm Contact: 98814 01457 Attend an art show titled 'Back to School l Baroda 1979-89' which will feature works of 23 artists and critics active in that period who transformed sculpture by using heterodox media and developed fresh narrative approaches in paintings, The show has been co-curated by Veer Munshi and Ranjit Hoskote When: Ongoing, till January 10 Where: Tao Art Gallery, 165, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli Timing: 11pm to 7pm l adopt Seven pups, about two-months-old, are looking for homes. They are gentle, playful and adorable. Indian breeds are the best breed and are sturdier than other foreign breeds. They easily adjust to our weather, are less susceptible to diseases and ailments, and age does not show on them easily. You also save a life when you adopt an Indian rescued pup. Do not call for breeds Contact: To adopt, call 98205 28869 Two very affectionate, playful, active and healthy kittens are looking for homes. They are eight weeks old, both males. They are kitty-litter-toilet-trained. We are looking for loving homes that will care for them throughout their life. Kittens are best adopted in pairs Contact: 99870 85350

Medals reduced to baubles

It looks as if those who decide on national awards, including the Bharat Ratna, have lost their sense of discrimination. In the enthusiasm to bestow decorations on the great and the good, medals are reduced to baubles. This process of debasing such honours has now received the official stamp of approval. The gratuitous expansion in the terms of reference of the Bharat Ratna is an example of how people in power give in to popular pressure. It’s almost self-evident that the highest civilian award of the country should have some gravitas and seriousness attached to it. The decision to expand the terms of reference for the highest civilian award underlines the conclusion that, in general, Indians are devoid of any standards of comparative excellence. The debasement of the currency of awards should be stopped from a free slide down the popularity slope.



Parents, be alert

Youngsters spend a considerable time on the internet interacting with strangers through social networking sites and fail to realise that revealing personal details makes them vulnerable and can land them in trouble (‘Dating a sociopath made me insecure and paranoid,’ December 18). It is a cause for worry if a child spends a considerable amount of time on the internet. It is the parents’ duty to ensure that the child is not involved in undesirable activities.





Netas, come clean

Apropos ‘Only 40% of ministers care to declare assets’ (December 20), it is annoying to learn that only 16 out of 40 ministers have declared their assets so far. It also points to the weakness of the chief minister that his year-old appeal for this most important issue stays flouted. It is not any favour that they will do to the chief minister in declaring their assets and liabilities. In fact, the central ministers have also undergone this. Considering the huge scale of corruption amongst the politicians in India, it is imperative that each minister should come clean. Otherwise, there should be a specific legislation as a mandatory requirement as there is no legal binding to follow this stricture. Non-declaration by the remainder of the ministers undoubtedly raises strong apprehension in respect of their integrity and honesty for the public at large.





Gita incites extremism

I am shocked to know that the Russian government believes that the Bhagwad Gita incites extremism. The Russian government should know that the Gita is not merely a religious book for and of Hindus but it is based on human psychology for the entire human race, which helps man attain peace of mind under any kind of circumstances. Yes, it does incite extremism, but mainly against Kama, Krodha and Lobha. It also preaches to control Raga and Dvesha. If ego and these main five internal ‘enemies’ can be conquered, peace of mind is easily available anytime, anywhere.





An unbearable loss

For the United States, Kim Jong-Il was a despot and a tyrant, but for the brave people of the fiercely independent state of North Korea he was “Dear leader” who had the courage to stand up to the only super power and made his country a nuclear power (‘Kim Jong-Il had a heart. It killed him’ (December 20). Kim’s passing away is an unbearable loss to the tiny nation. He who taught his people how to face the big bully, who unjustifiably calls it a part of the “Axis of Evil”. Let’s hope his son Kim Jong-un will carry the torch lit by his father and grandfather and protect his nation’s integrity and sovereignty.





Ambedkar memorial

This refers to DNA’s two articles ‘3 NCP, 2 Cong MLAs suspended from assembly for creating ruckus’ and ‘RPI men turn rail roko protest into phot-op’ in DNA (December 20). The agitation to construct a memorial for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar seems to be gaining momentum. The government should take immediate steps before the situation takes an ugly turn and goes out of control. The ruckus created by MLAs is a disturbing and shameful act. This is just a political stunt to garner votes, as BMC elections are round the corner. The government are not interested in giving this land either to mill workers or for constructing a memorial, as this land will fetch them crores of rupees.





Double standards

Comments made by Raj Thackeray are an insult to those fighting to merge Belgaum with Maharashtra. When the policy of creating states on linguistic basis was formed, Belgaum, which had more Marathi speaking people should have been a part of Maharashtra. Why doesn’t anyone point out that Kannadiga nameplates have been made mandatory in Belgaum and Marathi nameplates have been removed? When someone tries to do the same in Mumbai he is branded parochial.



Extreme measures

Tamil Nadu’s politics has taken another curious twist with AIADMK general secretary and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa showing the door to long time aide and confidante V K Sasikala (‘’Po’ from Poes, Amma tells Sasikala’ on December 20). With Sasikala meddling with party affairs and the state government infuriated, Jayalalithaa had to take this extreme step which set off celebrations amongst the AIADMK cadres. The expulsion is a big setback to Sasikala who wielded considerable influence in the party and was seen as Jayalalithaa’s conscience keeper. It will be of interest to see what direction TN’s politics takes after Sasikala’s exit.

THE GUIDE
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Mumbai, Friday, December 16, 2011 SPLURGE
Check out the latest jewellery
collection from Tip Top Point.
Chic and perfect for the party
season, these pieces are made
keeping in mind the festive mood
of the moment.
ToyWatch unveils their party
collection for this season.
Check out the stylish statement
makers.
Check out the new launch of
the wedding collection of
Shahenaz Home Shop and get
bed-covers, bed sheets, quilts,
cushion covers, table mats, curtains,
napkins, wall-hangings,
rugs, durries to deck up your
home.
Get Premium Selvage Jeans
(RDD), hand crafted jeans
made from the best quality fabrics
from Italy and Japan, at Jack
& Jones.
Adidas unveiled the new
adipure Trainer in India, the
first barefoot training shoe
designed specifically for the
gym. Promoting pure and natural
movement by harnessing the
body’s natural mechanics, the
adipure Trainer activates and
strengthens muscles, builds balance
and promotes dexterity.
Go chic with fabulous pleated
coats, scarves, shawls,
dresses, tunics and accessories
from Pret-Amoda.com.
Nine West has a sale up to 50
per cent off, only on selected
items. So hurry! Grab sexy shoes
till stocks last.
To make this festive occasion
a special one, Serenity:
Blissful Living introduces a
sparkling range of red, white,
gold and green home decor and
accessories to encapsulate the
true spirit of the Christmas season.
Get red bottles and cushions,
white and gold lamps,
green vases, and much more.
Fashionandyou.com
announces the launch of its
newest shop, Home & Living, a
section dedicated to indulging
you with the best of home essentials,
accessories and decor.
Tommy
Hilfiger new
tailored collection
lets customers
get a free
Tommy Hilfiger
passport-holder
on a purchase
from the collection
worth Rs
4,999.
Get your fill of the deals and steals across the city
style Indulge
This festive season, LABEL
unveils a new collection
that ranges from a casual
collection that flaunts feminine
ruffle dresses to a
vintage collection with
intricate mukaish, sheesha,
and tape work, of new
shades such as cashmere
rose, green lake, and purple
rain, spicing up any
fashionista’s closet.
AA Living presents its new
Christmas collection that
includes bedspreads, accessories,
accent cushion, laser
cut leaf rugs and more.
Kwakids Learning Private
Ltd, announces that its
KIDVILLE boutique will
offer a wide range of
premium designer
wear, jewellery
accessories, toys
and hair care products
exclusively
for kids
between the
ages of 0 to 8.
Tag
Heuer
presents
glamorous
timepieces
to bling up
every occasion.
The revolutionising
Link Calibre S
Chronograph and the
Carrera Calibre 4 Lady
diamond epitomise
sophistication, style
and elegance for every
wearer.
Garden Vareli presents sale
upto 40 per cent off on
embroidered salwar set pieces
and sarees, pure silks, naturals,
ethnic wovens, shirtings and
suitings. Get 10 per cent discount
at all Garden retail shops
on polyester sarees and fabrics.
Celebrate this joyous season
as you look your best with
chic apparels by Mineral. Select
from a range of lace, floral
dresses and tops available in
bright, eclectic hues. These
merry coloured dresses will gear
you up to party for sure.
Estd.1977 launches its fashionable
range of men’s
footwear that makes use of
handcrafted, soft and naturally
breathable leather.
Vero Moda is offering customers
a great deal this
month of December. Buy top
worth Rs 3,000 and above and
get any bottom (skirts, shorts,
pants, jeans) for exactly half its
price.
With Christmas and New Year
around the corner, you
might want to deck up your
house. @Home offers sale up to
50 per cent off on furniture, furnishings,
accessories, lighting
and more in December.
Mochi launches Roadies
Footgear. The term ‘Kick
dirt’ gets a new dignity with
Mochi-the Shoe Shoppe exclusively
rolling out a range of
unique and edgy footwear in 21
styles for both men and women.
The collection is smart, eclectic,
wild and raw available in myriad
colours and hues from peppermint
greens to ruby reds and
even ballets with skull detailing
in diamantes. At all Mochi outlets.
It’s time to be festive and party
chic with Swarovski. Check out
the night-time crystal collar
necklace, pin-up earrings, the
nirvana ring and more from
their latest collection.
An ode to big dial watches,
Paris Hilton introduces the
Crown Watch series. A stainless
steel case with 18 stones, mother
of pearl dial with a glossy
brown croco pattern leather
strap that adds the just right
amount of glitz to your personality.
Available at Shoppers Stop,
Juhu.
Celebrate this
season with
Episode’s new
line of silverware
with products
ranging from bar
accessories such
as wine cooler,
ice buckets, bottle
stoppers and
home decor products
like candle
stands, lanterns
and tea light holders.
Hand crafted
sterling silver and
silver-plated, this
range is an ideal
choice for gifting
or adorning your
home.
Maheka Mirpuri’s latest
party collection has French
chiffon and tulle, kaftan dresses
and tunics, cowl dresses, oneshoulder
dresses with rings, off
shoulder volumetric sleeve
tunics, tilla work mini-skirts, halter
brocade and much more on
offer.

HIGH Street Phoenix has their
mega contest ‘Shop & Win’ the
whole month of December
where they are giving away a
brand new Mercedes Benz, free
trip to Hong Kong for a family of
4, gold jewellery, LED TVs &
smart phones to shoppers. The
contest is set to be held
between December 12 to 31.
REWA Escape, a new spa in
town, offers body massages,
foot massages, manicures and
pedicure, organic facials and
nail styling services. They have
also introduced a rare, ancient
Thai massage called Tok-sen
that to release energy blockages
and stimulate circulation.
GET flat 50 per cent off on
movie titles and discounts on
music, toys, CD ROMs, and stationary,
all at Crossword bookstores.
On select titles only.
VAN Heusen offers its customers
a voucher of Rs 1,000
on making a purchase of Rs
7,500.
ONE lucky winner gets to pick
their favourite Hidesign bag,
every week till Christmas and
the winners can walk into a
Hidesign store of choice and
pick any handbag / briefcase /
messenger and get lucky!

● ACTIVE
Nike India will be holding the 'Nike 4k
Run' for college-goers at the IIT
Bombay, Powai campus as part of the
Mood Indigo celebrations. Special
training sessions at the Nike Run Club
at Sports Authority of India, Kandivili
(East) and Wilson Gymkhana, Marine
Drive on December 12, 16 and 19
When: Wednesday, Dec 21
Where: IIT Bombay, Powai
Contact: Registration is free and students
can register for the race on
www.nike4krun.in
Reliance Infra is organising (YES)
Young Energy Savers runathon for
school children to promote energy
conservation among the youth.
When: Sunday, December 11
Where: DN Nagar Ground, Andheri
(West)
Timing: 9am to 12 noon
Contact: Register at
www.facebook.com/YoungEnergySav
ers or call 98706 78771
BNHS along with BBC Knowledge has
arranged a Wader Watch at Sewri.
With the winter migrants here for the
season, get a chance to observe
these unique group of birds at Sewri.
Also get a chance to catch the first
glimpses of the elegant Lesser and
Greater Flamingos that may have
migrated to the Mumbai coast. The
event is Rs100 for members and
Rs150 for non-members
When: Saturday, December 17
Where: Report outside Sewri railway
station (East)
Timing: 7.30am to 11am
Contact: For more information, call
2287 1202, 2282 1811or email
bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
● COMPETITIONS
Epson's Creative Imaging Contest is
back in town for children aged 8-16
years. This contest will allow participants
to explore art in various forms
across photography, painting, sketching,
digital graphics, miniature models,
paper craft, collages and any
other form of paper work.
Contestants need to ensure all art
works are made using Inkjet or Laser
prints. The first prize winner of the
contest will be awarded with an
Epson Wi-Fi All-in-one printer and an
all-expenses paid trip to Taipei to
attend the award ceremony
Contact: For more information, email
creativeimagingcontest@eid.epson.co.in
or call 080 30105000
Ideal Drama and Entertainment
Academy (IDEA) is organising its 17th
Inter-school Drama competition, 'The
Kaifi Azmi Trophy'. There is no admission
tickets or entry fee. The event is
purely to promote the Hindustani language.
Forms have already been sent
to schools.
When: December 22
Where: NGMA, Kalaghoda
Timing: 2pm
Contact: For more information, call
98210 44429
● SPIRITUALITY
After successfully engineering personal
growth for people all over the
world, the founder of Isha
Foundation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev,
holds the Inner Engineering Camp in
Mumbai. Inner Engineering is a synthesis
of holistic sciences to help
establish inner foundation for peace
and well being. Be a part of the Inner
Engineering Camp and de-stress
yourself. Seize the occurrence of
Shambhavi Mahamudra by the
enlightened master to optimize all
aspects of health, inner growth and
success
When: December 16 to December 18
Where: MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-
Kurla Complex
Timing: Friday (6.30pm to 9.30pm),
Saturday (8.30am to 7pm) and
Sunday (6.30am to 7pm)
Contact: To register, call 98203 36523
● WORKSHOPS
Known for conducting workshops at
new and innovative places, Breaking
Rules conducts its next photo workshop
on a jetty fishing boat at Manori
When: Sunday, December 11
Where: Manori Beach, Madh Island
Timing: 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Contact: To register, call 98219 18991
● ART
Ichha Bhojani’s series “Ever After” is
an expression of her spiritual identity.
Inspired by the Baha’i faith, the
Mumbai artist uses photos from her
travels across the world and her
hometown to create compositions
that are metaphors for the relationship
between the body and the soul
When: Ongoing, till Dec 19
Where: The Viewing Room, Elysium
Mansion, 4th floor, Walton Road,
Colaba Causeway
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Renowned artist Shashikant Patade
is displaying his recent work in
acrylic and oil on canvas to highlight
the rare grandeur of the regional
environment of Konkan. There is due
emphasis on picturesque spots, the
beauty of nature in its various forms
and also the unique liveliness in the
natural environments as well as the
human life
When: Ongoing, till December 15
Where: Kohinoor Continental Art
Gallery, JB Nagar, Andheri (East)
Timing: 11am to 9pm
Contact: 98197 77647

Live KSHOPS
cakes & Bakes festival at
Nature’s Basket promises
your baking skills with a
culinary workshops planned
celebratory season. Some
watering dishes with
ive combination's such as
erry with white chocolate
, orange and rosemary
s, dried fruit and loaf,
phyllo bake are on the
of the workshop. At Godrej
s Basket, Thane West, 4 pm
s. Call 25307338.
y
rt of tea appreciation
op and learn to pick tasting
nd different types of single
ethical/fairtrade tea. You
reen and black, find out the
our types of tea. Make your
nd-crafted tea bags and
r a new world of tea and
irings with Tea Sommelier,
a Manchanda Binjola of Tea
At Bombay Hub, Bandra (W),
nwards. Call 32220475.
ART
Thursday
Art n
Alchemy
The Folk Dancers & Abstract Mini
Series, at the Gallery at Svenska
Design Hotel, on till December 31.
Call 44310000.
Friday
Gallery Art & Soul, Worli, presents
‘SAMVEGA – Aesthetic Shock’ by
Lesleigh Goldberg, from 10 am to 7
pm. Call 24965798.
Saturday
Gallery Le sutra, Khar, presents
‘Contemporary Narratives’, which
brings together the multiplicity and
diversity of art practice around the
well-defined and fragmentary
narratives told through painting
showcasing works of Ajit Shevade,
Amol Tote, Anand Gadapa and
Rahul Mukherjee. Call
26492995.
DANCE
Saturday
Rohan Sippy’s musical, All
That Love & Jazz, will be
staged at the Chivas Studio
at Mehboob Studio. It’s a
story of love set in the
backdrops of the 60’s in the
city of dreams… Mumbai.
Catch Shahana Goswami,
Ali Fazal, Rahul Dev and
Hazel in performance. Call
26421628.
GIGS
Thursday
Catch celebrated Swedish singer
Sofia Jannock perform Sami
music live at Blue Frog, 7.30 pm
onwards.
■ Tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir
Hussain, ace percussionist
Trilok Gurtu, mandolin maestro
U Shrinivas and renowned
flautist Rakesh Chaurasia to
perform at ‘Restless Peace’ — A
Musical Expression of our
Paradoxical Existence at
Shanmukhananda Auditorium,
Sion, 7.30 pm onwards. Call
24188494.
Friday
International stand-ups Dave
Johns and Pete Johannson along
with Varun Thakur at The
Comedy Store Mumbai’s ‘Best in
Stand-up’, 8.30 pm. Call
43485000.
Saturday
Music Heals, a live
concert organised to
support the fundraising
initiative of
Cancer Aid &
Research Foundation, will witness
legendary music directors:
Kalyanji-Anandji, Laxmikant-
Pyarelal, Shiv-Hari and Shankar,
Ehsaan, Loy, performing live
onstage with singers like Kavita
Krishnamurthi, Hariharan, Alka
Yagnik, Sudesh Bhosle, Javed Ali,
among others.
Sunday
dOP live with M.MAT at The Aurus
Sundown, at Aurus, Juhu, 5.30
pm onwards. Call 67106666.
FILMS
Thursday
Catch FLASHPOINT Human
Rights Film Festival on till
December 10. Watch movies
like Firaaq, Mee Sindutai
Sakpal, Cotton For My Shroud,
Made In India, In Search Of My
Home and Pink Saris and more.
At Alliance Francaise de
Bombay, New Marine Lines
Road. Call 22035993.
THEATRE
Thursday
S*X, M*Rality & Cens*Rship is a
modern seduction of ideas
exploring one of the most
controversial issues of our time —
morality and censorship. At
Prithvi Theatre, Juhu, 9 pm
onwards. Call 26149546.
Friday
Watch Tom Alter in Copenhagen,
a play about two nuclear
physicists on opposing sides in
World War II. At YB Chavan
Auditorium, Churchgate, 7 pm
onwards. Call 22852081.
Sunday
POP Goes the Weasel is satirical
take on entertainment industry in
which the characters are totally
self-centered and pre-occupied
with their careers. At Out of the
ay
chester United
r, Malad, you
er any main
dish and get a
cent discount
econd one
onday-Friday
n 12 pm-4
to make a
Christmas
d surprise
mily
rs this
season.
r the cooking
by Executive
ydeep and
make a fourcourse
Christmas
meal including
Lobster bisque with
grand marnier butter,
rigatoni stuffed with
swiss cheese and
fondue and the good
old traditional pecan
pie. At Indigo, Colaba,
9.30 am onwards.
Call 66368999.
■ The cooking demo
at The Tasty Tangles,
khar (W), focuses on
South East Asian
meal. The menu for
the demo is Asian
Curries — Thai red
curry with prawn or
chicken, Thai
green curry
with vegetables
and tofu, Lamb
rendang and they
also teach you how to
prepare steamed
rice, from 4 pm
onwards. Call
67094444.
Friday
Renaissance
Mumbai
Convention Centre
Hotel, Powai, has on
display a Ginger Bread
Village and Christmas
Market at the hotel
lobby.
■ Pan Asian restaurant
Red Zen at Courtyard by
Marriott, Mumbai
International
Airport, presents a
sea food festival.
Choose your favourite
sea food from an
assortment of King
Fish, Pomfret, Bassa,
Grouper, Salmon, Sea
Bass, King Crabs or
King Prawns. Pair your
preferred sea food with
a selection of flavourful
sauces like Hot Garlic,
Black pepper corn,
Sambal chili, Szechuan
chili, Thai Red Curry
and more.
Saturday
Miro, the
Mediterranean
restaurant at Svenska
Mumbai, announces
the extension of its
hugely popular Sunday
Brunch which will now
cover the entire
weekend, both
Saturday as well as
Sunday. The Weekend
Bubbly Brunch would
showcase the
tremendous diversity of
Mediterranean cuisine,
covering Spanish,
Italian, Greek,
Moroccan and many
more cuisines from the
region. Only on
Saturdays and
Sundays, between 12
pm-4 pm.
■ Ask for a
vegetarian/nonvegetarian
‘Risotto of
the month’ and enjoy a
complimentary glass
of Aromas classic
red/white wine. At
Aromas Cafe &
Lounge, Thane (W).
Sunday
Experience a truly lifesize
Gingerbread
House at Novotel
Mumbai Juhu Beach. It
features a pastry hut
with sloping ends with
gingerbread and
chocolate button along
with delicate sugar
craft lace work. Don’t
miss on the happy
hours on select items
from 10 am-12 pm
everyday.
■ Cafe Mangii, Khar,
offers a new breakfast
menu that serves a
varied selection of
freshly squeezed juices,
cereals with cold milk
and fruits, toppings on
toast or eggs, waffles or
pancakes, croissants,
danish or muffins and
unlimited coffee.
Monday
Hard Rock Cafe, Worli,
brings a la carte ‘4
PLAY AT 4’ menu that
offers a selection of
premium drinks and
draft beer along with a
blend of American
delicacies. Try out
Tupelo Chicken
Tenders, HRC Cheese
Burger and more.

Stage set to initiate 10k into yoga

Enclosure spanning 30,000 sqmt to offer comfort, hygiene and ambience



Preparations have begun at Bandra-Kurla Complex for a big yoga programme next weekend when guru Jaggi Vasudev will initiate around 10,000 people into a yogic technique devised by him.
Workers are building a giant enclosure spanning 30,000 square feet for the programme which will begin on December 16 at 6.30pm. After concluding for the day at 9.30pm, it will continue on Saturday and Sunday between 8.30am and 7pm.
A long ramp that will connect the stage to the back of the enclosure will allow the guru to get closer to his followers as he initiates them into Shambhavi Mahamudra, a combination of chanting, yoga and breathing exercise which is also called 'Inner Engineering' or 'Isha Kriya'.
Jaggi Vasudev, fondly called Sadguru, heads Isha Foundation which is based at the Velliangiri Hills near Coimbatore. He has spoken at global meets like the World Economic Forum. He now has followers across the world.
Apart from promoting ancient techniques of yoga, the foundation also runs educational services through its arm Isha Vidya and an environmental programme called Project Green Hands which has planted and cares for millions of trees.
This is the biggest Isha Foundation programme in Mumbai.
To take care of the over 10,000 yoga initiates and 1,000 volunteers, the organisation has set up a massive kitchen at the rear of the enclosure that supply vegetarian meals to two dining areas. There will also be 300 chemical toilets.
"There is no compromise on the care given to participants. We are concerned about comfort, hygiene and ambience," said a volunteer of the programme.