MUSIC
Remix No. 1
Sanjay Raina
Magnasound, Rs 50

Another album with old tunes redone. Nothing new here, though the original songs possess a timeless grace. The collection includes popular numbers like Om shanti om, Jahan teri yeh nazar hai and Hawa hawa. Put simply, it's just about okay.

Indian Classical on Swarmandal
Srikant Thackeray
Magnasound, Rs 60

For the first time, the swarmandal is presented as a solo instrument. It brings together four ragas -- Yaman, Patdeep, Madhuwanti and a dhun in Bhairavi. Soulful and soothing to the ears.

Betabi
Venus, Rs 32

After Maachis, one expected better music from Vishal Bhardwaj. But Betabi doesn't quite match up. Suresh Wadekar's Tum mere ho is pleasant. The rest is good, but not really brilliant.

ART
Exhibition of Art
Surya Gallery, Hyderabad
August 15 to September 10

Celebrating its fourth anniversary, Surya Gallery presents an array of artists, the famous and those who are not. On show are works by Amitava Das, Ashok Mullick and others. An impressive display.

Hidden Agenda
Lynda Benglis
Gallery Chemould, Mumbai
August 25 to September 5

Benglis' works have been shown, and appreciated, in galleries across the world. Hidden Agenda introduces her to India. The exhibition has works in mixed media -- paints, photographs and relief in gold leaf. Certainly worth your time.

FASHION
Ensemble
Mehrauli and Santushti Complex
New Delhi

First in Mumbai and now in Delhi, Ensemble proudly sports the label of "India's first high-fashion store". Designs on display are by Tarun Tahiliani, Arjun Khanna and others. A chance to pick up some exclusive stuff. For the well-lined wallet!

Krishna Mehta
Mehrauli,
New Delhi

Also opening this week is designer Krishna Mehta's store. Those who drop by will be spending their time and money well. Mehta's trademark: clean cuts, trendy designs: A good week for fashion freaks, but this one could be overshadowed by its exalted neighbour, Ensemble.

ODD ENDS
Festival of Thailand
Delhi and Calcutta
August 20 to September 20

Thailand comes to India with a festival that celebrates the golden jubilee of Independence. With performances in Khon, a Thai monarchy exhibition, a food festival, a film fair, seminars and lots more, it's a treasure trove of information, beauty and entertainment.

LEC-DEM '97-- A SPIC-MACAY Presentation
At various schools and colleges in Delhi
August 19 to November 14
SPIC-MACAY is back with its lecture-demonstration series at various educational institutions. Here, artistes try to simplify the basics of music and dance. The line-up includes Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Leela Samson and Vishwamohan Bhatt.

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