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So Delhi Mini Magz – April 2013

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The Second edition of the India Fiesta Latina 2013 promises a weekend of madness, non-stop dancing & party-ing, featuring an international line up of performers, teachers and DJs. This 3 days festival will give you a chance to experience a breath-taking Latin experience with 50 dance per-formances, 60 workshops & 2500+ guests from over 35 countries. You just can’t miss it!

Highlights:

every night

weekend

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India Fiesta Latina 2013 (FRI 12/4 – SUN 14/4)

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DINE 4

Butter Chicken-the name itself is enough to make one’s mouth water. This dish can be considered the national dish of Delhi. If you’d like to treat yourself to this ‘oh-so-awesome’ dish, consider the following haunts.

Moti Mahal, DaryaganjThis branch claims to be the original creator of our beloved butter chicken! Started in the 1940s, it is said that the place was frequented by dignitar-

remains modest, complemented with live music and needless to say the butter chicken is divine.3704, Netaji Subhash Marg, Near Chandni Chowk, Daryaganj

Colonel’s Kababz, Defence Colony

at one time a hub of the Defence col-ony market, many regulars are seen devouring the food here time and again.29/1, Defence Colony Market

Kake Da Hotel, CPThe restaurant has been catering to all the butter chicken lovers in Delhi since the 1940’s. The small, crowded dhaba has long queues, swarming with people and is sure to bring you

chicken.67, Municipal Market, Outer Connaught Circle, Connaught Place

Gulati, Pandara RoadThis is another haven for butter chicken. It is over four decades old and remains famous for its rich and creamy butter chicken. Various celebrities are regulars at Gulati and

round.6, Pandara Road Market

National Restaurant, CPThis dhaba is a lesser known cousin

-ing locals for over 50 years. From a school kid to a top corporate honcho, mostly everyone in the city has eaten here at least once. Visit the place only for the love of butter chicken.82/83, Municipal Market, Connaught Place

Other places worth mentioning are Pind Balluchi (South Ex. 1), Minar (Greater Kailash 1), Punjabi By Nature (Vasant Vihar) and Bhape Da Hotel (Connaught Place) etc. So go ahead and gorge on some heavenly Butter Chicken in the capital city! For More Visit SoDelhi.Com/1192

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See & do

Free Museums of DelhiDelhi is fortunate to have many muse-ums showcasing the best of Delhi, out of which a good number of them are free for all to revel in. We look at some of the most popular ones.

National Philatelic MuseumThis museum is a virtual paradise for a serious stamp collector. The very first Indian stamp out in 1854 occu-pies a pride of place in the galleries

Sardar Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg

Delhi Metro MuseumThis is dedicated to the metro network located within the operational metro

historical pictures & exhibits tracing 32 years of toiling hard to bring one of the most advanced and efficient metro networks to India.Patel Chowk Metro Station

National Museum of Natural HistoryOne of the very best museums, it occupies three massive floors of a building complex featuring various species, ecology, plants and animals.

Ficci Museum Building, Near Mandi House, Tansen Marg

Indira Gandhi MemorialThis is where she lived and died at

-sonal belongings including the blood stained saree, where she fell and the

Safdarjung Rd

Museum of Folk & Tribal Art

It was conceived by the noted art histo-

on the dying art forms practiced by the tribal, Adivasis & rural folks of India. Displays and exhibits include masks, terracotta art, paintings, textiles, God idols and tribal jewellery etc.Sector 4, Urban Estate, Gurgaon

Supreme Court of India MuseumHaving opened in 2004, this museum exhibits old documents, manu-scripts, photographs, artifacts from the British Era & post-indepen-dence. Regular documentaries are also screened within the premises.

Tilak Marg

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Breaks From Delhi8

Rishikesh, a quaint town sprawled along the banks of the Ganges at the foothills of the Himalayas, is the ideal weekend getaway for city dwell-ers. Rishikesh carries the sobriquet ‘Yoga capital of the world’, owing to its historic link to this practise and the multitude of Yoga ashrams and medi-tation centres that have mushroomed across the town.

Rishikesh is synonymous with reli-gion and spirituality, but also with

-tination for adrenalin junkies – adven-ture activities such as trekking, bun-gee jumping, bird watching, and safari are abound. However, Rishikesh is most famously known for white water rafting. The majestic River Ganges flows through this town and offers ideal rafting waters for beginners as well as expert rafters. The common rafting stretch for novices is 16 kms long and begins from Shivpuri till Rishikesh. You will encounter several rapids enroute, ranging from Grade 2

Grade 4 vortex, is the most fun, albeit formidable rapid!

The scenery during rafting excur-sions in Rishikesh is breathtaking and there are moments when all you can hear is your breath and the gurgling of the water. There are many placid stretches of water where rafters can jump in and enjoy some body surfing. Several hotels as well as riverside camps organise rafting for travellers.

The rafting season in Rishikesh has commenced so head out of Delhi for an invigorating escapade.

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Ride the tumultuous waves of the Ganges in Rishikesh!

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tours 9

Delhi Pottery Village ToursVisit a pottery village

hundreds of Rajasthani potters create magic with clay, day in & out. Get to appreciate their art, learn about their culture, interact with them and make pots! This experience will give you an insight into a villager’s life: How pottery is related to the Indian culture, the role of women in the com-munity, the problems they face & their customs and superstitions.Please note that this is a community-based initiative. The earnings are shared with the service providers

amount is contrib-uted towards a ‘Village Development Fund’.Trying your hand at the potter’s wheel; Witnessing thousands of potters at work,

under one roofPricing: Rs 1,750 Per Person (4 Hrs)Minimum number of people required for the tour: 2; Maximum number of people for the tour: 15For Bookigs, Discounts & more infoEmail: tours@sodelhi.comVisit: www.sodelhi.com/1554Phone : 9891 225400

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Events calendar10

DATE EVENT DETAILS

3/04An Exhibition of Ceramics:

“Astronomically Small”

by Rahul Kumar

Art Heritage Gallery Basement, Triveni

3/04Tauseef Khan - Testaments to

Reflection – Art & Sculpture

LNG Conference 2013

4/04Different Strokes on Canvas –

Art & Sculpture Exhibition

FRI 5/053 Day Film Festival: Films by

Women Directors

Till FRI 5/04 Madhubani Show– Art &

Sculpture Exhibition

7/04Flamenco Intensive Workshop

(4-6:30 PM)

7/04Desk Enhancers – Art Exhibition

10/4Creative Mind –Sculpture

Exhibition

SAT 13/4 Street Gamers Tournament 2013 Bansal Bhavan, Sector-16, Rohini.

SAT 13/04 Dubfire live - Music

14/04Glorious Kitchens – An

Exhibition

15/04Sarai Reader 09 – Art Exhibition Sirpur House, Plot no. 39, Sector 44,

Home Expo India 2013

South Asian Cities Summit 2013 The Imperial Hotel, Janpath Lane,

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DATE EVENT DETAILS

FRI 19/04International Conference & Expo

on Coal Beneficiation (ICECB)

Hotel Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave,

FRI 19/04 Cipollino - Ballet Performance Siri Fort Auditorium, Asian Games

FRI 19/04 – Times Property Expo 2013

FRI 26/04 Two Days – Film Screening

Till FRI 26/04

Masks, Other Worlds –

Exhibition

SAT 27/04 – Education Worldwide

India- Trade Fair

28/04Let Yourself Dance – Workshop

Road. (+91 11 2301 5531, +91 11 2301

FRI 26/04– International Fashion Jewellery

& Handicraft Expo 2013

Annual Painting Exhibition

Youth Spirit – Film

30/4Unlimited Dimsum Lunch

30/04Zones of Contact: Propositions

on the Museum

30/04Jhumroo – A Musical Comedy

30/04Edge of Reason - Art Exhibition

30/04Peshawari Food at Your

Doorstep

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS12

Iranian Taboo – Film Iranian Taboo tells the story of an Iranian Baha’i woman and her 14-year-old daughter who decide to sell all of their belongings and take

@ India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estatewww.iicdelhi.nic.in+91 11 2461 9431

Indo Fusion Music Festival

This festival will feature: Instrumentals by Indian Saber band, singing by Sachin Dev & Belly dancing

group act: Odissi-Belly dance fusion, Banjara School of Dance. From 7-9:30 PM.@ Siri Fort Auditorium, Khel Gaon Marg Galaxie Video This exhibition is a part of Bonjour India – Festival of France which pro-poses to showcase the best of video art from the collection of the French

@ Lalit Kala Academy, Rabindra Bhavan, Ferozeshah Roaddelhi.afindia.org/node/6870+91 11 4350 0200 Chala Musaddi Hero Bannye – Play This is a comic-satire which not only forms a drama but also prepares the audience for social-agitation.@ Alliance Francaise de Delhi, Lodhi Estate, Lodi Roadwww.afindia.org/delhi+91 11 4350 0200

Workshop on Culture & Civilization This event will feature a 10 session

The course aims to take you on a jour-ney from the 2nd half of the 20th cen-tury until the present day.@ Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi, Hanuman Road nuevadelhi.cervantes.es/es/default.shtm+91 11 4368 1900 With a Wandering Lens, Gypsiesin India and Hungary

The exhibition depicts the wander-ing life-style of the Gypsy tribes of Rajasthan & the Hungarian Gypsy community.@ Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, 1/A, Janpath +91 11 2301 4497, +91 11 2301 4992 ZNet Partners’ Summit 2013

The aim of this gathering is to gain a deeper insight into the new markets, emerging technologies, sales and business leadership and marketing strategies.@ Peppermint Hotel, Plot No 17/6, Sector 14, Gurgaonwww.znetpartnersummit.com+91 8875 002 220

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13EVENT HIGHLIGHTSWaste Management & Recycling India

a one stop shopping solution for the pro-fessionals who belong to the recycling and waste management industry.@ India Exposition Mart, Knowledge Park-II, Near Greater Noida Expressway, Greater Noidawww.wmrindia.com Renewable World 2013

It is an annual convention & catalogue show which aims to help accelerate the growth of green, clean and sustainable energy resources in India. @ Hotel Le Meridien, 8, Windsor Place, Connaught place, Janpath Road+91 9833 238 351, +91 9930 4 12 728 The World View - Painting Exhibition This is an exhibition of paintings by a

member of the International Federation

@ Russian Centre of Science and Culture, 24 Firoz Shah Roadwww.russiancentre.org.in+91 11 2332 9102

India Water Week 2013

year, they are focusing on “Efficient

Opportunities”. @ Vigyan Bhawan Auditorium, Maulana Azad Roadwww.indiawaterweek.in+91 11 2651 9164

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS14

Aafat Mein Jaan – Play

Station where Inspector, Havaldar,

Jaan due to a number of problems.@ LTG Auditorium, Mandi House, Copernicus Marg+91 11 2338 9713 Bachpan - Atelier’s Children Theatre Festival It is a workshop of communica-tion enthusiasts which has been in

Educational Programmes and socially relevant plays.@ Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Margwww.atelierexpressions.com+91 9891 578 511 Pursuit of Happiness - A Photo Art Exhibition

Pursuit of Happiness is an initiative

enthusiasts. The exhibition is themed on subject of ‘Happiness’. @ India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Lodi Estate, Lodi Colony+91 9582 218 813

InDigo 2013

InDigo is the one and only denim trade event in South Asia with stake hold-ers and segment leaders to showcase their offerings to the largest ever gathering of denim professionals. @ Expodrive, A-11, Sector 62, Noidawww.indiadenimexpo.com+91 9953 490 980 Photorgy 2013 This is India’s first and Largest International Photography Festival that intends to introduce entrepre-neurship in the field of photography.@ Multiple Locationswww.orgyentertainment.com/photorgy2013+91 9999 385 557 India Kids Fashion Show 2013

prestigious and exclusive kids show, is a creative way of highlighting kids’ fashion. @ Pragati Maidan, Bhairon Marg www.ikfs.in+91 9950 952 222

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Well-Being16

DR. AGGARWAL’SDENTAL INSTITUTE

Smile keepers since 1977

Dr. Aggarwal’s Dental Institute

a landmark oral care institute, with ISO 9001 & 14001 certifica-

implantologists Dr. S.P. Aggarwal, it has become the synonym for advanced expertise (sp. smile

and a popular hub for health tourists

in house radiology and prosthetic labs, patient satisfaction is a given.P-8, Green Park Extn.Tel: 011-26190777 / 7777 www.draggarwalsdental.com

Accura-The Clinical Laboratory.Dr. Yatish SharmaThe most convenient, expat-friendly General Physician in South Delhi. Dr. Yatish Sharma speaks French and is affordable, available and amicable. He does consultations by appoint-ment, but he also does home visits for expatriates who are unable to visit him at his clinic. This clinic is

conveniently located in Vasant Vihar, South Delhi. His clinic is backed up by a filly equipped laboratory that follows international standards

health check-ups, including complete blood tests are done at the clinic.E 13/9 Vasant Vihar.Tel: 9810089499, 9810518683, 011-26143110/46012618

Dr. Khosla’s Dental and Orthodontic ClinicAn 8 chair multispecialty clinic (Estb.

Services 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, 9582546296drkhoslasclinic@gmail.comwww.newdelhidentalclinic.com

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Tell us about yourself in a few lines:

I’ve been contributing to popular sci-ence as an outreach ecologist/jour-nalist for the last 5 years, being pub-lished by GEO, Times of India, Frontline, Time Out Explorer, Outlook Traveller & Wild etc. I travelled to India for the

experience as a forest canopy scien-tist goes back about 10 years and I’ve been fortunate to work atop some the

& Australia.

1) What makes Delhi, “So Delhi”!

the Vilayati Kikar tree and the ancient

green spaces make this city what it is.

2) Old Delhi or New Delhi – Your

preference?

-tions in the city seem far too exclu-sive. In Old Delhi you can find fewer gated colonies and more children out playing.

3) Top 5 tips on leading the Delhi life?

4) Your favourite hangout in Delhi?

educated, and brilliant people living there.

5) Your favourite restaurant in Delhi?

Udupipure vegetarian South Indian Thali is necessary.

6) One misconception about Delhi?

...Is that it’s “new”.

7) A Hidden gem of the city?

Do look out for the massive peeple

Barakhamba Road meets the Inner

8) Delhi Metro or Auto – Pick one.

anywhere unexpected.

9) Your Favourite book on Delhi?

Pradip Krishen’s Trees of Delhi

10) A piece of first-hand advice on

the Capital?

Go walkabout! Don’t be afraid—be friendly!

Talk the Talk

Delhi ExpertInterview: Y.D Barness

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