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The world in his palm!
GOING NATIVE The land of many tales Julien Bouissou finds India a place of hundreds of stories METRO WORKOUT Sizing it up NANDINI NAIR goes in for a weight gain programme to put on bulk and finds out it’s hard work TRAINING ROOM -- C. LAKSHMI KUMAR Heavy weights or a light routine? Overdoing your training routine will only lead to stress QUICK TIP Spend quality time in the gym Science says that it is not the amount of time you spend in the gym that counts, but the intensity. Eight-time Mr. Olympia champion Lee Haney of the United States refers to it as ‘quality over quantity.’ It should also be noted ... 
My FiveThis is post-Police Sting at his mellow, melodic best. As love songs go, there are few that have lyrics as evocative, conjuring imagery of golden barley fields swaying in the breeze and feelings of nostalgia for love past/lost. The ... Heavy weights or a light routine? Exercise Overdoing your training routine will only lead to stress TIME OUT 
Splash in the jungleUSP: Far from the madding crowd, and into nature’s lap We were told there’s no mobile connectivity or landline in that part of the region. At first, the idea of not being in touch with the outside ... 
As they see himWe studied together at Jamia Millia Islamia, moved in the same theatre circles and I lived near Gautam Nagar where Shah Rukh grew up. He was always a hit with girls. When he was studying mass communication he used to come to our canteen with ... THE RELUCTANT GOURMET On the olive trail Luminous, bright and yellow, olive oil is infused with the flavours of warm summer, fragrant rain and fresh spring FINE WINE 
Demystifying the wine labelWhat makes people feel so befuddled and out of their depths when it comes to wine? Partly, this is because of the staggering variety — wine is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for wine. But the main reason I suspect is ... CHEWON THIS 
PaellaRice dish from the Valencia region of Spain, and one of the treasures of Spanish cuisine. Traditionally made with vegetables, meat or seafood, its key ingredients are rice, saffron (which gives it a wonderful golden colour) and olive oil. Paella ... CHEF'S CORNER The dim sum stuff Going beyond the “authentic”, find the old dim sum in new guises Flavours anew New American favourites now available at TGI Friday’s SIGNATURE DISH 
Crispy spinachJust in case you have an aversion for spinach, this dish is designed to cure you of it and make you a fan. Who said what’s good for you has to be boring and well-behaved? The recipe for this delightful dish calls for a litre of oil! ... I love you, mom! Ways to tell mom that she’s special 
Options galoreEncore Siesta at Square One Mall, Saket, has a home collection range to brighten up your mother’s house of pride. Episode, at Greater Kailash-I, offers an opportunity to “woo” her by presenting a special range of silver ... CAUGHT SNAPPING 
Win a prizeReaders are encouraged to send in their sightings: bloopers, UFOs or anything out of the ordinary they have snapped. Send your photographs to welcome. delhimetroplus@gmail.com titled ...
SRK vs Big B Debutant director Vivek Sharma on working with Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan
YOUR WEEK 
Inside the mind‘The Man Within,’ a two-day exhibition showcasing the works of Satish Kale and Vijay Dupatre, two dynamic artists from Pune. Organised by Youth Reach, in association with Artspeaks India. The two artists provide a unique ... 
Beat the heatThere’s nothing like kulfis and ice creams to beat the summer heat, and Paatra has some fine flavoured kulfis to choose from. Choose from chikki kulfi, Anjeer kulfi, kesar pista kulfi, chicoo kulfi, black currant kulfi, gulukand ki ... Gateway Tune in to PIX for the grand finale of Gateway, India’s first reality show on filmmaking and watch the excitement unfold. Catch this exceptional episode of Gateway and watch the grand prize winner win a once in a lifetime opportunity to ... 
Artworks extraordinaireArtworks on acid free paper, hand made by young mentally challenged adults. All artworks sourced directly from artists. Organised by the Society for Child Development, whose school Prabhat, has over 70 students with learning difficulties. Art ... 
Delightful daiquirisTry a daiquiri. For the uninitiated, it’s a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum and lime juice, and served in champagne glasses. Try out the exotic fruit flavours of peach, ginger, strawberries, traditional lime, amazing ... 
Dancing huesOn show: the works of 30 artists, who have used colour with gay abandon. Curated by Alka Raghuvanshi, the artists include Niren Sen Gupta, Siddarth, Shobha Broota, are Dharmendra Rathore, Seema Kohli, Manisha Gawade and Sridhar Iyer. Also ... Rock and retro The happening Italian resto bar Baci presents rocking Thursdays and Fridays through May, with renowned DJs Varun, Bawa and Dada spinning retro and electronic music and electro beats. Venue: 23, Sundar Nagar Phone: ... NOW SHOWING 
BhoothnathAmitabh Bachchan is back on the big screen after a brief abscnce with "Bhoothnath", debutant director Vivek Sharma’s film also starring Shah Rukh Khan and child artiste Aman Siddiqui. It is not your every day ghost story ... 
JimmyFor years Mithun Chakravorty has talked like a fond father about his son Mimoh’s pending big screen debut. This Friday Mimoh finally made it with "Jimmy", a Raj N. Sippy film that has lots of action, romance and some timeless stars to ... 
Speed RacerIt may not be the best time for Hollywood movies in the Capital but "Speed Racer" promises to change all that with a thrill-a-minute experience. From the makers of "Matrix" trilogy, this Emile Hirsh starrer is the kind of film to spice up the ...
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