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MUSIC
 Soothing Series
L.K. Pandit, Ulhas Kashalkar, Malini
Rajurkar, Veena Sahasrabuddhe
Music Today, Rs 65 per cassette
The Gwalior gharana is the fountainhead of all
gharanas. Music Today presents four artistes in a
four-cassette series with infinite variety -- ranging
from khayals to taranas. The recording is excellent. A
collector's item.
Dil to Pagal Hai
HMV, Rs 40
Yash Chopra, the movie director who gave us Kabhie Kabhie
and Silsila, introduces a new music composer -- Uttam
Singh. The verdict: Singh has created numbers that are
peppy but not enduring. Nothing that you'd recall a year
from now.
THEATRE
Where There's a Will
Directed by Sita Raina;
Starring Amar Talwar, Shivani Wazir, Jacqueline
Garewal,Suhel Seth, Sita Raina
Kamani Auditorium, Delhi
September 19-22; G.D. Birla Sabha Ghar,
Calcutta--November 27 & 28
Prime Time Theatre presents Where There's A
Will, the story of a rich Punjabi household, the
eccentricities of the nouveau riche and a businessman
whose ghost lingers on after his death. It's among the
few original English plays emerging from this country;
it's written by Mahesh Dattani who has won critical
acclaim across the country for plays such as Tara, Dance
Like A Man and Final Solutions; and Prime Time is known
for its commitment to excellence. Impeccable credentials.
PAINTINGS
 Forty Years of Welham Girls' High School,
Dehra Dun
For details dial: 0135-654293/654754
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Welham is
organising a raffle for Luv and Kush -- a painting
donated by M.F. Husain -- proceeds of which will go to
the School Development Fund. The canvas is worth Rs 12
lakh but it could be yours for a mere Rs 500 (the cost of
a ticket). A lucky draw will be held on October 18. Also
on the agenda: a performance of Vikram Seth's Arion and
the Dolphin at the school on October 17.
Art Fest
Sahmat presents a special exhibition of
works by over 200 artists from 30 countries to mark the
50th year of India's Independence. Titled A Gift for
India, the exhibition also features stamps, flags and
gifts made by the artists. Beginning on September 20 at
Lalit Kala Academy Galleries, Rabindra Bhavan, Delhi. For
details dial: 91-11-338-7243
HOLIDAY
Steam Queen
Fairy Queen, the world's oldest working
steam engine hits the road once again. It will chug
a 147 km journey between Delhi cantonment station and
Alwar five times on weekends, starting October 18. The
package tour, costing $400 per head., includes an
overnight stay at Hotel Sariska palace and a visit to the
tiger sanctuary.
BOOKS
Food For Thought
Two recent books promise hours of
enjoyment for fans of Indian cooking.
Bengali Cooking: Season
and Festivals by Chitrita Banerjee (Serif, London) is an
elaborate book categorised into Indian seasons and
festivals. The recipes range from shukto (a bitter
vegetarian preparation ) for winter.
Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India by Madhu
Gadia (Piquant publishing, Iowa)
gives tips on rustling quick meals like tortilla samosas
and ricotta cheese paneer.
LAUNCH
Freedom Watch
After Corum, it is the turn of Cartier. To
mark India's Golden Jubilee, the French design house has
made avialable a limited version of its Tank Americaine
watch. Priced at Rs 3,40,000, it has a special engraved
white gold with black alligator strap, it has individual
numbers engraved on the back of its case. To be on
display in October at Cartier's boutique and Danabhai,
Mumbai; Ravissant and Johnson and Company, Delhi.
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