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Shanti Guide Mini Magz – February 2013

Shanti Guide Mini Magz are mini guides with details on events, restaurants, shops, health care and more useful information. The Shanti Guide Mini Magz is an initiative by Shanti Travel; your expert travel designer to destinations in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan.

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WED 30/01 – SUN 03/02, 6:30pm | Ben 10 @ Sirifort AuditoriumFever entertainment brings to town yet another international enter-tainment extravaganza - Cartoon Network’s beN10 LIVe: Time Machine. This action-packed show

includes ben’s alien heroes and lots more. Tickets: rs.500-1,750.Asian Games Village Complex, Shahpur JatTel: 011 26491975

TUE 26/2, 7pm onwards | Eternal Dream @ Siri Fort AuditoriumThe concerto for sarod, symphonic and electronic orchestra is an origi-nal and harmonious work born from the meeting of different musical cul-tures. Written by Pierre Thilloy and performed by sarod maestro amjad ali Khan, amaan ali Khan and ayaan ali Khan with the avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra and the Kords Collective, the creation is directed by Samuel Jean.

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Events Calendar4 Events Calendar

Art Exhibitions

FRI 1/2Tarik + Shantanu Pandit Folk, indie, rock9pm @ T.L.R. Café, Hauz Khas VillageRSVP Call: 9899383899

FRI 1/2 – FRI 15/2Surajkund Crafts Mela a two-week long arts and crafts fair held in Surajkund with hundreds of local traders. expect to find a good selection of antiquities, ceramics, textiles and food stalls, together with folk dancing and other entertainment.@ Faridabad, Haryana

SAT 2/2 | Wild City Presents Doc Daneeka, Moniker & Su RealWild City is proud to present the debut Indian tour of Doc Daneeka a.k.a Mial Watkins, one of Wales’ only bass music producers.9pm @ T.L.R. Café, Hauz Khas VillageRSVP Call: 9899383899

SAT 2/2 | Raja Ram Live + Lucas Cited as one of the major names in the Psychedelic music genre, raja ram is a Psychedelic-Trance pro-ducer and the owner of the uK record label TIP World.10pm onwards @ Blue Frog, MehrauliFor details, call 011-30800300

MON 4/2 – SUN 10/2New Delhi Book Fair an important literary event that attracts crowds of literally thousands, who come to enjoy the discounted prices and genuine bargains.11am – 8pm @ Pragati Maidan

WED 6/2 | Gotye Live in India for the first time Gotye will bring his hits like Somebody I Used To Know and Eyes Wide Open to his Indian fans for the first time.10pm onwards @ Blue Frog, MehrauliFor details, call 011-30800300

THU 14/2 – SAT 16/28th India International Food & Wine Show10am – 6pm @ Epicentre, Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurgaon. Contact: 0124 – 42715000

FRI 15/2 – SUN 17/2India Design 2013 ID a platform that provides an opportu-nity to use design as a connection to transform a business. It will show-case India as the next global design destination.@ NSIC Grounds, Okhla

Movie HighlightZero Dark ThirtyGenre: action, Drama, HistoryLanguage: englishrating: r - restricted. Children under 17 require accompanying parent or adult guardianrunning Time: 2 hours 37 minutesPremise: The decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden is on after 9/11, and CIa agent Maya (Jessica Chastain) is determined to find him, to the exclu-sion of everything else in her life.IMDB Rating: 7.5

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SAT 16/2 – SUN 17/2Travel & Landscape Outdoor – Photography WorkshopPhototalent. com, in association with Travelistaindia. com, presents an exclusive opportunity for travel and cultural photography workshop.@ Dilli Haat

MON 18/2 – WED 20/2Garden Tourism Festival / Flower Show Horticultural event known for its colorful flower displays and competitions.11am – 8pm @ Garden of Five Senses

MON 14/1 – SAT 16/2‘Tohoku (the largest island in the Japanese Archipelago)’ Through the Eyes of Japanese PhotographersThe exhibition is composed of photo-graphs of the Tohoku taken by nine individual photographers and one photographers’ group. These photo-graphs represent the varied faces of Tohoku, and we hope that this rela-tively unknown region.@ The Japan Foundation, 5A Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV.11am – 7pm | Entry – Free

THU 21/2 – SAT 23/3SH Raza, Recent Works The Paris based artist has created his own text for modernism creating a large repertoire of symbols, colour tonalities, extended spaces and the vocabulary by incorporating interna-tional sensibilities. His paintings from 1970s are more gestural in technique and expression, even in terms of col-ors exuding its spontaneity.

@ Vadehra Art Gallery, D-40 Defence Colony. Contact 011-24622545 / 15368TUE 22/1 – SAT 2/3Peak Shift Effect | Curated by Gayatri Sinha@ Vadehra Art GalleryD-53 Defence Colony GalleryContact : +91 11 46103550/46103551

SAT 23/2 - TUE 5/3DERRY MOORE - EVENING RAGAS Tasveer is delighted to announce an exhibition of photographs by british photographer Derry Moore. On display will be over 60 limited edition signed prints from an ongoing project Moore began in India in 1976 on a series of visits to India. The subjects combine portraits, interiors and landscapes, and poignantly document what may be the last relics and aesthetics of a pre-modernised India.@ Gallery Art.Motif, F 213 C, Lado Sarai, New Delhi, 110 030

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Shopping6 Highlighted Restaurants

Dhoomboxa new gifting concept, Dhoombox is a range of themed gift boxes that entitle the receiver to an experience of choice! each Dhoombox contains a catalogue of activities that the gift receiver can choose one out of and avail for free.Dhoombox themes include:• adventure – rafting, paragliding, trekking, surfing, scuba diving, and many more• Kids – arts & craft classes, self defense, music and dance classes, sports sessions like tennis and squash and many more• Gastronomy – full course meals at popular restaurants like Lodi Garden, Ichiban, The Living room, and many more• Wellness – skin treatments, spa & massages, fitness sessions, beauty salon visits and many more• Getaway – holiday packages at resorts and hotels across the country

you can buy a Dhoombox online at www.dhoombox.com or from our retail part-ners. Contact [email protected] for corporate sales inquiries or call our hotline at 011 41722000.Give the gift of choice with Dhoombox! Dhoombox Concept Pvt. Ltd.A 31 Third Floor Feroze Gandhi Marg, Lajpat Nagar 2

Puneet Gupta InvitationsCOuTure INVITaTION DreSSING! a luxury invitations & gifts boutique for the modern day client from around the world. The designer is known to develop customized invita-tion cards & boxes to make the first impression truly unique. Puneet Gupta celebrates the liberty of luxury and style for all spe-cial occasions; weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, parties, festivals, etc. His collection promises to be a blend of Parisian chic and Indian craft. The services include- Invites, personalized stationary, party stationary, gift bags, identity design, bespoke art etc. These rare pieces of art are a synergism of fine fabrics, metal, wood, crystal and rare papers. The designer has been the favorite among its discerning, high profile Indian clientele. So now you know from where to get your visual tease for your next party!E-3 Defence Colony,Outer Ring Road.Tel: 9911116749, 9368240426www.puneetguptainvitations.cominfo@puneetguptainvitations.com

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ChonasEuropean, Multi-cuisine, North Indian, ChineseChonas has become the passion of its addicted clientele, who look upon it as a snug den where they can spend hours with their friends and close ones. The aesthetically done up eat-ery oozes friendliness and comfort intermingled with delectable dishes ranging from fast and ready- to-serve food to elaborate and sumptuous meals.

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51, 1st Floor, Khan Market,New Delhiwww.chonasrestaurant.comExpat Night on Mondays: 7 pm onwards.Happy Hours: 2pm to 11 pm.Meal for Two: Rs.1 000

SURA VIEThe latest offering in the heart of Lutyens Delhi.This exquisitely designed space has an exterior that has retained and enhanced the original look of iconic Connaught Place architecture with interiors that blend a soft industrial and casual eclectic look.Sura Vie boasts of an independent DJ booth and a live performance stage which has featured names like, Indian Ocean, raghu Dixit, Faridkot, Indigo Children Oliver Huntemann, Lafze Dilli, DJ anna Hotel Nicova and many more followed with Live Comedy by Wieredass (Veerdass).The menu, hand crafted by Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor showcases the best of international cuisine and fusion food and over 30 feet bar offering over 100 labels from across the world.1, Scindia House, Janpath, New Delhi. #8285003486

Bagels Cafébagels Café is the only bagel-focused concept café that serves authentic bagels. Choose between nine bagel breads

and 80 different toppings — an unlimited variety of sandwich options. They also serve pastas, shakes, smoothies, coolers, and desserts along with great coffee.It is a popular meeting destination across age groups. Free wi-fi offered.50 Hauz Khas Village | Tel: 011-64702768 | Time: 8:30am – 10pm8, Meharchand Market | Tel: 011-49051192 | Time: 8:30am – 10pmSTG 2, Ground Floor, DLF Place Saket | Tel: 011-46026100 | Time: 10am- 10pm

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Norah Jones Live Concert, DelhiGrammy award-winning singer-songwriter Norah Jones will be touring India this March. Norah Jones began her music career in 2001 when she released a set of samples called First Sessions, but her 2002 debut album Come away With Me catapulted her into the global spotlight. The album reached the top of the uS billboard 200, uK album Chart and australian albums Chart, and its singles ‘Don’t Know Why’ and ‘Come away With Me’, proved to be instant radio hits.March 5 @ Siri Fort Auditorium, August Kranti Marg. Tickets on http://nh7.in/store/norahjoneslive

DATE EVENT DETAILS

FrI 01/02 Where DiD i Leave My PurDah (Theatre, eng., 105 mins with interval)

epicentre, apparel House, Gurgaon - 8:30pm

FrI 01/02 MuSIC - inDiaMore alliance Francaise of Delhi – India art Fair

SaT 02/02 WILD CITy presents DoC DaneeKa (u.K.) + TraP DJ’S (MoniKer & Su reaL)

T.L.r., Hauz Khas Village

SuN 03/02 THeaTre - a QuieT DeSire (eng., 90mins) T.L.r., Hauz Khas Village - 5pm & 7:30pm

SuN 03/02 *CarnavaL Do TeaTro* 1 feat. TaDPoLe rePerTory & GueSTS


04 - 10/02 VISuaL arTS - franCe heriTaGe World book Fair (4/02-10/02)

04 - 10/02 LITeraTure - WorLD BooK fair 2013: france as Guest Country

Pragati Maidan

THu 07/02 reGGae raJahS 4-year anniverSary w/ DreaDSQuaD (PoL), KaSia(PoL) & anarKaLi eLeKTra (u.K.)


FrI 08/02 The MaveriCKS T.L.r., Hauz Khas Village

SaT 09/02 *rio CarnavaL* w/ WWyyZZZrrDDZ (reuNION)


SaT 09/02 eDuCaTION - Discovering a culture and sharing knowledge through student exchange

The Park Hotel, Parliament St

09 - 10/02 DaNCe - ganga alliance Francaise of Delhi

SuN 10/02 *CarnavaL Do TeaTro* 2 w/ royaL SheiKh’S SPear CoMPany & GueSTS


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luMInocIty: celebrating Bonjour India urban Ballet

11/02 DaNCe - urBan BaLLeT Kamani

11 – 21/02 VISuaL arTS - QuinTeSSenCe India Habitat Center

THu 14/02 *SiMMer DoWn*/*one BiLLion riSinG* v-Day SPeCiaL w/ The reaLoveuTion SounD (iTa) + KaTaLyST SounD (Ja) + reGGae raJahS + Su reaL


THu 14/02 GraND SHOWS - LuMinoCiTy: Celebrating Bonjour india

Jantar Mantar

THu 14/02 MuSIC - SCraTCh BanDiTS CreW Jantar Mantar

FrI 15/02 MuSIC & DaNCe - Soul of Japan – Shami-sen and folksong by Baisho Matsumoto


FrI 15/02 *roCKerS* w/ BoLLy JaZZ T.L.r., Hauz Khas Village

SaT 16/02 THeaTre - 45”35”55”(Hinglish-Punjabi, 70 mins)


SuN 17/02 THeaTre - JaiL BirDS (Hinglish, 70 mins)


THu 21/02 MuSIC - VenDeuRs D’enclÛMes Zorba

THu 21/02 MuSIC - Sufi reCiTaL by Shafqat ali Khan, accompanied by udai Mazumdar on Tabla. Collab. aravali Centre For art & Culture


FrI 22/02 *roCKerS* w/ JeSTer + oBLiviaTe T.L.r., Hauz Khas Village

22 – 24/02 The frenCh fiLM feSTivaL (FFF) PVr anupam Saket

SaT 23/02 STaND uP COMeDy - MiDDLe CLaSS TanDonCieS (Hinglish, 60 mins)


SaT 23/02 *DiSCo 31* w/ MoniKer & Su reaL T.L.r., Hauz Khas Village

Tue 26/02 MuSIC - eTernaL DreaM Siri Fort

Tue 26/02 DOC FILM - one CraZy riDe epicentre, apparel House, Gurgaon - 7:30pm

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The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, world renowned for its imposing splen-dor, will be the venue for the three day extravaganza that will encompass an eclectic array of cultural expression. Tribal dance and art, films, workshops, and Sufi performances will be the highlights during the Jodhpur affair. Set against the striking backdrop of this fort in the undulating desert lands, the festival will be an awe-inspiring spectacle to witness.Nagaur is a small town in central rajasthan, a quaint dwelling which tells tales of bygone eras. The archi-tecturally rich ahhichatragarh Fort sit-uated in this town will witness a three day Sufi ecstasy. Interspersed with Qawwalli, yoga, ayurvedic massages, cocktails and artsy performances, this will be an unforgettable experience for patrons of art and culture.

Shanti Travel has tailored an itinerary for enthusiasts of Sufi, which includes transportation by train, accommoda-tion at a boutique hotel in the midst of the festivities and a three day entrance pass to the festival. The standard package is available for INr 8,750 per person and our expert travel advisors would be more than happy to customize a package for you if needed.

Shanti Travel Team

Music, culture, dance and poetry will descend upon the royal relics of Rajasthan as the World Sufi Spirit Festival kicks off in Jodhpur from the 22nd-24th of February and in Nagaur from the 25th-27th of February.

You can contact the expert travel designers of Shanti Travel: [email protected],

011-46077800.For more information: www.shantitravel.com

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Dr. Khosla’s Dental and Orthodontic Clinican 8 chair multispecialty clinic (estb. 1968)STrINGeNT STerILIZaTION PrOCeDureS FOLLOWeDServices offered: Implants, tooth whitening, smile design, braces, root canals, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, gum treatment, children’s dentistry.Delhi ClinicB-4/76 Safdarjung Enclave.Tel: 011-26106382, 26104124, 26163111Gurgaon ClinicH-35/20 DLF Phase I, Near Bristol Hotel. Tel: 0124-4036918, 9873806210, [email protected]

DR. AGGARWAL’SDENTAL INSTITUTE

Smile keepers since 1977

Dr. Aggarwal’s Dental InstituteDr. aggarwal’s Dental Centre is a landmark oral care institute, with ISO 9001 & 14001 certifica-tions. under the aegis of renowned implantologists Dr. S.P. aggarwal, it has become the synonym for advanced expertise (sp. smile design & dental implant treatments) and a popular hub for health tourists from abroad. With 12 operatories, stringent sterilization protocols and in house radiology and prosthetic labs, patient satisfaction is a given.P-8, Green Park Extn.Tel: 011-26190777 / 7777 www.draggarwalsdental.com

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Movie HighlightDie Hard 5Genre: action, Crime, Thriller Language: englishrating: r - restricted. Children under 17 require accompanying parent or adult guardianrunning Time: John McClane (bruce Willis) travels to russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIa operative working to prevent a nuclear-weap-ons heist, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces.

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