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LOOKING
GLASS
DELHI
Film
Festival
 Cinefan,
the 2nd Cinemaya Festival of Asian Cinema, is an absolute bonanza for
film lovers. From September 10-17, watch films from across the continent
at two venues, India Habitat Centre and the French Cultural Centre. Includes
a special section on Korean films, a tribute to Smita Patil, and silent
films from the West with Asian images. The festival closes with Mani Ratnam's
latest blockbuster, Alaipayuthey. For more details, call (011) 468-2222
or 301-4682.
Play
 "People
don't understand," says Vivek Mansukhani, "that a comedy is
tougher to do than a serious play." Hasn't stopped him from specialising
in funny fare. The latest from his theatre group, Scene Stealers, is Georges
Feydeau's An Absolute Turkey. Set in Paris, it's about Pontaganac who
plays a trick on his friend Vatelin by accusing him of being unfaithful
to his wife Lucienne. The ulterior motive: he wants Lucienne for himself.
What follows is crazy, predictable, typical Feydeau. As an add-on, there
are costumes from Delhi designer Manish Arora. For details, call (011)
338-5613. On from September 15-19 at Kamani Auditorium.
MUMBAI
Restaurant
Feeling blue?
Here's how to get to Cloud Nine. Drive to Garden Road, Colaba, make your
way to the ninth floor of Hotel Godwin, and there you are. The restaurant,
complete with al fresco dining area, provides a great view of the harbour.
But don't harbour any hopes about the "gourmet" menu. The golden
fried fish cakes are not exactly fresh (Rs 110), the chicken satay (Rs
95) is just about okay, though the chicken paneer kababs served with green
chutney (Rs 110) are yummy. Of course, this is as romantic a setting as
you can get in a matchboxed city. Plus the balcony will soon be a venue
for live bands and supper theatre, says owner Vishal Manghnani. Meal for
two averages Rs 500. Telephone: (022) 202-3459.
Munnar
Resort
The Club
Mahindra Lakeview resort in Kerala's misty Munnar gets an added attraction
this month: The Cottage, "a full-service bar serving a wide variety
of spirits, beers and beverages," announces Prakash Wakankar, director
and CEO of Mahindra Holidays and Resorts. The opening is well-timed: mid-September
is just right for visiting the resort, with its 92 rooms and cottages,
for its post-monsoon campfire nights. Telephone: (04868) 49294/24.
Pune
Store
The trendy
Westside chain of lifestyle stores from the house of Tatas has just opened
in the city. Located at Moledina Road, the three-storeyed store is spread
over 12,000 sq ft and is divided into sections for menswear, womenswear,
kidswear, household accessories, gifts, cosmetics, perfumes and more.
The household section stocks an extensive range of towels, bed and table
linen, crockery and bric a brac. Westside is open seven days a week from
10.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Contributed
by Anna M.M. Vetticad, Farah Bariaa, Methil Renuka and
Kanchan Apte
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