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March 27, 2000

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Go Delhi : Exhibition

Of, Based On, or Obtained by Tradition is an eclectic show organised by Nature Morte with stalwarts like Bhupen Khakar, Ravinder Reddy and some American artists. The exhibition includes painting, sculpture and photography (Pablo Bartholomew). On till April 8. Telephone: (011) 656-8164.

Children's centre

Planet IQ, a "learning and development" centre for 3-12 year olds, teaches children according to their interests, needs and aptitude. Kids learn from their favourite cartoon characters like Batman and Simba who encourage them constantly with praise like "that was great". Exciting computer graphics encourage the child to explore and learn. Rates range from Rs 433 to 1,000 per month, for two one-hour classes a week. Call (011) 647-7804.

Go Calcutta: Restaurant

Mirch Masala, an Indian cuisine restaurant, is supposed to be a dhaba. It certainly looks like one. Old tyres strung up, a taxi cleverly turned into a crockery cabinet and gaudy posters of Nehru and Gandhi. The walls are covered with murals of filmstars -- there's Ajay Devgan selling Coke and Govinda pushing a Thums-Up cart, with one-liners from the phillum world. Dinner for two: Rs 350-400. Call: (033) 475-9991/2.

Go Pondicherry: Hotel

The Hotel De L' Orient is a quaint hotel recentlyopened in Pondicherry. With its high glass windows, colonial furniture and Creole cuisine it captures the essence of this historic city. Rates range from Rs 1,000 to 2,500 per night.To book call: (011) 461-6145 or (0413) 343-067.

Go Chennai: Restaurant

Stop at Sam's does not differentiate between breakfast and dinner orders. You can order anything from tikkas to burgers to satays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Don't leave without trying their steaks, mocktails (strawberry margarita, innocent passion) and desserts (Jamaican Choco Ganache, bread pudding). The continental cuisine comes "pre-plated", with large American portions. A three-course meal for two should cost Rs 400. Watch out for live bands, crosswords on table mats and burgers for cash boxes. For details, call (044) 467-1039.

Go Metro: Exhibition

In a tribute to French cineaste Jean-Paul Rappeneau best known for his Cyrano de Bergerac, the French embassy is screening his films as well as those which influenced him -- classics of Max Ophuls, Louis Malle, Jean Renoir, Jean Colteau (Beauty and the Beast). The festival travels to Mumbai, Bangalore, Calcutta, Hyderabad and Pondicherry till May 2000. For more information call: (011) 301-4682.

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