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FILM REVIEW What Happens in Vegas
Nargis Namazi

If you’re a sucker for romance and think this might be the perfect movie date to spice the weekend, then you’re miserably mistaken. Nothing really happens in What Happens in Vegas.

FILM REVIEW Tahaan
Varun Athreya

Tahaan

The film is a simple tale of courage and faithfulness in the face of adversity, through an energetic eight year old’s eyes.

NEW It flowers once in eight years..
Karen Menezes

The hill slopes and plains of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali are swathed in purple flowers and pink edged buds. The Karvi, or Carvia callosa as botanists know it, last blossomed in 2000.

The Alma Mater of our finest Artists
Ruchika Batra

Known for producing some of the finest artists and architects that India has known, Sir J.J. School of Art also has a rich cultural and architectural heritage.

NEW DNA forever… in your living room!

Once the DNA sample has been collected, your unique DNA sequence is replicated, so there are enough of them to visualise. The DNA image is then rendered on canvas.

NEW Let’s protect our marine life this Ganesh Utsav
Karen Menezes

Ganesh Utsav will come and go, leaving behind a trail of broken idols and choked lakes and oceans. There's a lot you can do to prevent this from happening.

A Brief History of Lord Ganesh

Ganesh

The first being to climb up was an elephant, and as promised, it was beheaded and its head placed on that of the boy.

NEW The Thai High
Manju Sampat

All therapies at Aroma Thai begin with a lemongrass, salt foot wash and scrub. You can choose from ten types of massages, facials, pedicures and manicures.

NEW 24x7 access to Bigadda.com

BigAdda.com, the youth network, introduces 'Mobile Adda', an anywhere-anytime mobile version of BigAdda.com.

ALANIS IS BACK! Flavors of Entanglement
Varun Athreya

Flavors of Entanglement is mostly a medium tempo techno-rock album that incorporates tasteful piano-playing, heavy distortions and honeydew acoustic tunes.

Gang Leader for a Day - Sudhir Venkatesh

Lily Shanker

The Robert Taylor Homes were demolished soon after the author completed his research. The Black Kings gang dispersed, leaving the leader to manage a dry cleaning business.

BODHI ART: Everywhere is War

Artists have found fertile ground amidst the wreckage in which to express their despair, not only about the loss of lives, but also about the loss of an active voice in our current, tumultuous times.

A Slice of Himachal in Mumbai
Karen Menezes

HPMC

At the tip of the island city lies the Himachal Pradesh H.P.M.C., where a delightful array of fruits, pulps, squashes and concentrates are available.

NEW RESTAURANT Indigo Cafe
Daljeet Notre

This brand new cafe has a lot to offer, right from a sumptuous spread of breakfast items to divine pork ribs and thin crust pizzas. It is already running to full houses, regardless of the day of the week.

Spices & Flavours

Karen Menezes

Spices & Flavours, Babulnath

The terrace at Spices & Flavours is the perfect setting for a hookah or a mocktail. Once a month, the restuarant holds candlelight dinners.

Tungareshwar
Nivriti Lal

Tungareshwar, which derives its name from a temple by the same name, is one of the highest mountain plateaus in Vasai, and its forests are popular with mountaineers, trekkers and nature lovers.

Tian

Tian promises an exclusive, fine dining experience, with traditional sumptuous food and a powerful bar, with a fine tempo and finer drinks.

Kahwa, Kahwa...

Kahwa is on the sweeter side; therefore namkeen is served with it. Traditionally, in Kashmir, various salted breads from the local bakery would be served with Kahwa, like Girda, Lavassa and the crisp Tel Voar.

Thespo turns 10!!!

There is only one rule to participate in Thespo – you must be 25 years or younger as of January 1st, 2008. Come, be a part of India's largest youth theatre movement.

Across the border and home
Sharmila Bhosale

Albeit protests from crooners that there is enough talent in India, there is no denying the applause and encores that follow Pakistani musicians on our shores.

NEW RESTAURANT KongPoush
Nargis Namazi

A favourite with romantics, this unique restaurant impresses with its intimately arranged shikaras, original artwork and marvelous Kashmiri menu.

NEW REST/LOUNGE/BAR Dragonfly

The unique setup with sparkling views of the sea and excellent drinks is sure to please the A-listers and corporates.

Gloria Jean's Coffees
Nargis Namazi

Gloria Jean’s Coffees has reputed itself as being a delicious neighborhood hangout worth exploring. Relaxing environs, affable service and delectable range of coffees beckons one and all.

WINE SHINE Ivy Lounge

Every nook and cranny pays homage to something about wine, and that’s what makes Ivy Lounge interesting to the point of turning any novice into a knowledgeable appreciator.

Registrations open for Mumbai Marathon 2009!

Register early for SCMM 2009 and reap optimum benefits. Let’s all work towards the day when every participant is running the distance and raising money for charity.

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