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Jan 17, 2000

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Go Delhi: Art

This is vintage Ram Kumar. Recalling his past work and with a hint of new directions, this exhibition titled Seas, Hills and Trees (Vadehra Art Gallery; January 6-26), is filled with canvases that purposefully avoid human figures, losing themselves in nature-unspoiled-by-humans instead. There are blue skies smiling down at brown hills and trees, in compositions that are both soothing and peaceful. For details call (011) 461-5368.

Float, the new and happening place at Parkroyal hotel, combines a discotheque, a bar and a 22-table fusion restaurant to come up with a one-stop evening hangout for the capital's happening crowd. With its capacity to accommodate around 500 people, it includes a dance floor, with a deejay console plus a live band, and a 500 sq ft cigar divan (a sealed glass chamber for the cigar connoisseur). Timings: the bar opens at 4.30 p.m., and the last order at the bar is taken at midnight, while dancing is on from 7.00 p.m. till an hour past midnight. No membership required. A meal for two at the restaurant averages Rs 1,500. Telephone: (011) 622-3344.

Go Calcutta: Nightclub

Ever heard of a modern Indian nightclub that goes back to its roots? Check out Tantra, the new discotheque-cum-bar at The Park, with its fortress-like niches, Rajasthani chairs, scroll paintings and saris for drapes. There's a 450 sq ft dance floor (about four times the size of the one at Someplace Else, the other disco on the premises), a wine and beer bar called the Onyx Room, a cigar and whisky area called the Bodhi Bar and a ramp with Go Go dancers for gawkers. Problem is, with the effort to offer something for everyone, it ends up a trifle overcrowded. Also, the club could do with better lighting. Annual membership (including Bodhi Bar) comes for Rs 33,000. It's Rs 16,500 a year just to dance and hang out. Telephone: (033) 249-7336/3121.

Go Pune: Exhibition

You've read his books, heard his discourses, now see his paintings. As part of the Osho Tribute 2000 cele-brations, the Osho commune is for the first time putting up an exhibition of its late guru's works. Osho was in the habit of filling up the first few blank pages of the books he read with bold patterns in felt pen. Around 25 such pieces are on display here. On till January 17, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1.30-3.30 p.m. For further information call (020) 628562.

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