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Villains Of The Crash SEBI Chairman D.R. Mehta along with bankers, and brokers must share the responsibility for allowing yet another scam by their acts of commission, and omission.

What's Next For The Economy?
For the third time since 1997, a combination of sliding stock markets, political instability, and global slowdown threatens to turn the hopes of an economic take-off into despair.

Numbed By Disgrace
The BJP, still in shock, begins life after the Tehelka expose with a new president and a combination of hope and bluster. A swot analysis.

"I'd choose Musharraf"
Former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto talks about her relations with her country's politicians, Indo-Pak relations and Kashmir in an interview to Aaj Tak.

Official Obstacle
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi eggs on workers to go on a strike that is adversely affecting production, and profits.

Fire Fighting
As the Tehelka controversy slows the defence deals, the Government takes steps to revamp the set-up and streamline the weapon procurement system.

METROSCAPE

LOOKING GLASS

MUMBAI
Theatre

Size does matter. And in the case of what claims to be world's largest IMAX dome theatre, officially inaugurated in Mumbai last Sunday, it probably makes up for the three- decade lag since its debut in the West. The Rs 55 crore, 520-seat imax Adlabs theatre, the first in the country, screens special films (on themes like technology, nature and geography) in 10 daily shows on six-channel sound, using the 15/70 film frame, three times larger than 70 mm film and 10 times larger than normal film. Seats are arranged in an easier-to-view half amphitheatre-like arrangement. Tickets cost Rs 150 for adults and Rs 100 for kids. For enquiries contact (022) 4036463.

And now, a chain of beauty salons from Paris. Jacques Dessange, which has 700 salons in 35 countries around the world, opened in Ravissant, Delhi with a fashion show and a few demo haircuts by the experts. While their claim of bequeathing women "complete spiritual well-being" may be a tad too much, they do have an international reputation for hairstyling, make-up, face and body care. Which comes at a price. A styling job at Dessange will cost Rs 850 if local talent trims your locks. For the total "imported" haircut shell out Rs 1,700 only. Call (011) 632-8648/49/50.

MUMBAI
Restaurant

No inspired theme. No inspired decor. Watering Hole, a new restobar at a family entertainment centre in Mumbai attaches no thematic tags. Becoming "the place to chill out and unwind" is good enough. So what do you have? An informal ambience constructed with wood, brick and a dash of black, olive greens, coffee beiges and peachy pinks. Apart from a bar, large French windows and its own DJ. In food, the focus is on Oriental cuisine and finger foods. Try Hot and Sour Sea Food Soup and the Shrimps and Babycorn in Chilly Tamarind Sauce. The desserts aren't extraordinary but the range of cocktails, mocktails and coffees is pretty wide. Meal for two with cocktails would come to about Rs 650. Open from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. At Superdrome, Filmcenter, 2nd Floor, Tardeo Road, Haji Ali, Mumbai-34 Call 022-4950302 for bookings.

Contributed by Sandeep Unnithan and Natasha Israni

MetroScape

Collaborative Class
Italian designer and architect Tarshito Nicola Stripoli has been busy rearranging world geography.
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Looking Glass

Delhi Salon: Jacques Dessange

Mumbai Theatre:
IMAX dome

Mumbai Restaurant:
Watering Hole

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