Riding The Tide
The US endorsement of Pakistan's position on Kashmir bolsters Musharraf's fortunes even as anti-American outrage gathers steam.

Powell And Patience
President Bush's invitation to Vajpayee for a one-on-one in Washington next month makes up for the disappointment in New Delhi in the wake of Colin Powell's visit.

Autumn Of Turmoil
The Northern Alliance waits and watches the US moves in anticipation of a post-US-attack power struggle with the Taliban.
A look at the mood and the ground realities in Kabul.

METROSCAPE: LOOKING GLASS

KOLKATA
Restaurant

When the owners of Tangerine opened their restaurant, they were sure the decor would not be too orange or its food too tangy. And they almost got the balance right. The dishes in this multi-cuisine eatery at Outrum Street seem to have a preponderance of orange-by no means a coincidence. But it works, even for the chocolate fondant with orange sauce. There's also an interactive counter for do-it-yourself pizzas and pastas. Dinner for two: Rs 800. Call (033) 281-5450.

DELHI
Yoga

Remember the yogi sitting cross-legged on the floor with his twisted ankles jibbing the chest. Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar, the evergreen master of yoga celebrated for this unique posture, is to appear in a five-week workshop (from October 29 to December 9) conducted by daughter Geeta S. Iyengar and ardent disciple Nivedita Joshi. The sessions are at the Morarji Desai National Yoga Institute. Call (011) 371-1599 or 371-1144.

DELHI
Culture Festival

This year's Qutab Festival, the ninth annual cultural extravaganza, has a much more difficult job of getting chary tourists back on the trail. The organisers-the Delhi Tourism Development Corporation and Sahitya Kala Parishad — have, therefore, scheduled an eclectic bunch of performers, including qawwals Wadali brothers, the rubber-spine Daksha Seth (below) and vocalist Shubha Mudgal. On October 20 and 21, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Call (011) 469-7348.

MetroScape

Looking Glass

Kolkata Restaurant: Tangerine

Delhi Yoga: Morarji Desai National Yoga Institute

Delhi Cultural Festival : Qutab Festival