March 2009
March 2009
March 2009
exclusive Interview
Abhishek Bachchan
SONAM Kapoor
'Slumdog'
Oscars with 8 prizes!
rules
Spring Break
destinations for the whole family!
Top 10 Bollywood Bellies!
How to eat healthy
on a budget!
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Contents
Features
40 Sonam Kapoor - Exclusive interview
72 Feature: Dancing to Loose weight
85 Top 10 Bollywood Bellies
82 Bollywood’s eternal star Nanda
38 Abhishek Bachchan on Delhi 6 - Exclusive interview
59 “Slumdog Millionaire” wins 7 Oscar’s!
62 Holi
64 Poem: Bura na mano Holi Hai!
54 The origins of Raas
Bollywood
31 Bollywood Gossip
32 Entertainment News
90 Movie Preview
91 Music Review
89 Music Roundup
92 Upcoming Movies
Events
56 56 Dallas Tantex - Sankranthi Sambaralu
28 RhythmEM.com party!
Food
48 Restaurant Spotlight of the month!
74 Save Money without Sacrificing Quality
76 10 Ways to Eat Right on the go!
Travel
48 67
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Discovering New cities with friendly locals
Top 10 Spring Break Destinations
In Every issue...
11 Editor’s note
13 Meet our contributors
74 14
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Calendar
Horoscope
36 Advice: Rejecting the pack mentality
37 Advice: Family matters!
35 Beauty: How to apply liquid eyeliner
50 Fitness: Office exercise
21 Tech: Show-Stopping Gear
26 Fashion: Latest fashion for Men & Women
93 Yellow Pages
48 103
105
Restaurant Guide
Advertiser Index
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compile and present facts, information and opinions in an interesting, entertaining and
easy to understand fashion. Our contributors range from serious research-oriented
writers to passionate activists and from casual conversational contributors to hacks.
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This month suggest troubles through friends Good health, financial gain and all around Victory over opposition, successful comple-
and acquaintances, but living and working co- success and happiness are results of this tion of mighty undertakings, happiness,
operatively with others will give good results. transit. A Good period for rise in profes- wealth and gain of luxury items, freedom
Team-work is the watchword with Mars in this sion. You may make plans for change or from disease and association with persons in
house. Keep balance everywhere for better suc- talk to superiors about your work progress authority are indicated by this transit. Success
cess. Gain of money is indicated. Another per- for promotion. A good time for study or promotion at service, profession or busi-
son’s conflicting views can be handled through of new subjects. Communications will be ness. Gain of prestige and comforts through
correct energy, team spirit and in a cooperative gainful with the outside world, through ad- friends and others. You will be in the limelight
way. Sports will be rewarding. On the whole vertising, contracts or negotiations. Check either on a small or large scale as per the nor-
you may have financial gain, good health, happi- that there be not any afflicted planet in the mal course of your life. You may be entrusted
ness and enjoyment, gain of property, birth of 10th house of your birth chart and that it with an important project which will be a
son, acquisition of luxuries and amusements. A is not being transited by a malefic planet at good opportunity to prove your worth. Watch
period of success. the same time. your actions; do not do anything in an under-
handed manner. You would be exposed.
Loss of money, financial worries, fear, un- You should work alone and for your ben-
This month, your activities will be more
happiness. You may be cheated by others efit only as you should not be dependent
pleasant and agreeable. Social life com-
and may become obstinate. Anxiety, deceit- on others. This is a very favorable influence
bined with parties and gatherings are more
ful nature, keeping the company of mean and end to make the period successful, cou-
enjoyable. Gain through exchange of let-
persons. Quarrels with relatives and friends rageous, enterprising, competent, tireless
ters. A period of love and harmony. This
and unsuccessful actions. The temperament and more adventurous than usual. Physi-
transit indicates prosperity, happiness, gain
becomes harsh and mean. Danger of loss in cally and mentally pursuit, temporary love
of wealth, success, favor and profits from
business. Headache and eye troubles. Prop- affairs or attachment may be formed. An
friends and relations. Increased influence
erty and resources may be adversely affected. eventful period, which will be remembered
and honor. Gain of luxury articles, good
Parties and invitations should be avoided for many years to come.
pleasures and lovable company.
during this month.
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Gear
Show-Stopping Gear
At a CES event in Las Vegas called ShowStoppers, we saw everything from con-
cept laptops that share resources and virtual-reality race cars to shades that let
you watch video while walking down the street. Have a look. - By CES Staff
The Moxi DVR has a custom interface that lets you bring all of your favorite cable TV high-definition
content (scheduled TV or stuff you’ve already recorded on the DVR) together in one programming
guide, along with a growing array of digital content from the Web, like movies, music, pictures and
games.
The creators at ZooZ Mobile describe ZooZBeat as a “gesture-based mobile music studio,” and in
their demos they did indeed control tonality and volume by varying the intensity and direction of a
waving or shaking motion.
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Gear
Smartphones impress at CES
Most of the smartphones we saw at CES were updated versions of older models.
But the new Palm Pre (and its webOS) was a breath of fresh air -- and it definitely
stole the show. By Ginny Mies. Courtesy PC World.
Palm Pre
The new Palm Pre has an ergonomic curved body with a slide-out vertical
QWERTY keyboard and multitouch-screen. Slick in appearance and efficient
in function, its webOS aims to bring together all of the facets of your life into
one seamless application. And from what we’ve seen, the Pre looks like it
could be a major threat to the iPhone and Android-based G1.
Palm has not set an exact availability date or a price for the Pre, but it will be
on Sprint’s 3G network.
HTC S743
One of the many smartphone rumors that had been floating around prior to
this year’s CES is that T-Mobile would unveil an HTC G2, the successor to
the Google Android-based G1. But the new HTC phone announced at CES is
a Windows Mobile phone: the HTC S743. Already available in other regions,
the HTC S743 handset takes some design cues from last year’s HTC Touch
Diamond.
Though the S743 is not a touch-screen device, it does have a distinctive and
sophisticated design. Style comes at a high cost, however: The unlocked
phone has an estimate price of $600 to $700. The phone will be available
later this quarter.
Nokia N97
The ultimate entertainment device, the Nokia N97 has a digital music player
with an equalizer and playlist editing. The N97’s gorgeous 3.5-inch, 16:9
widescreen plays videos in 30 fps, supporting a variety of video formats.
The N97 has 32GB of on-board memory and expandable memory of up to
16GB, so it can hold your huge media collection. It also has a full QWERTY
keyboard with a sliding tilt touch display.
The Nokia N97 will be available globally in the first half of 2009. Pricing has
not yet been announced, but the N97 will be sold as an unlocked phone, so it
won’t have a subsidized carrier price.
The Motosurf A3100 will be available in Latin America and Asia sometime
in the first half of 2009.
Pharos offers a pay-as-you-go GPS feature: U.S. maps and service are free,
but you must pay a specific fee for access to maps of Canada, Western Europe
or Eastern Europe. Yet another unlocked phone, the Traveler 137 will ship by
spring for the steep price of $600.
T-Mobile Shadow
The T-Mobile Shadow will be re-
vamped as a smartphone running
Windows Mobile 6.1. It will also be
HotSpot-enabled for use with T-Mo-
bile Unlimited HotSpot Calling ser-
vice, which allows you to make voice
calls over Wi-Fi networks. The Shad-
ow has a nice balance of entertainment
and enterprise features, including a
music and video player, pre-loaded
multimedia content, a mobile version
of Microsoft Office for document
viewing and editing, and Microsoft
Outlook. The Shadow’s 1.6-inch screen, however, is disappointing.
Nokia E63
The Nokia E63 is the little brother of the Nokia E71,
which was released in the U.S. last fall. Though it has
enterprise features such as Mail for Exchange and Lo-
tus Notes, the E63 isn’t strictly a business phone. The
handset allows users to customize two separate home
screens: one for work and one for play. The E63 also
comes with an audio and video player, various games,
a 2-megapixel camera and a full HTML browser with
Flash support.
While the E63 might not be sexiest handset at CES, at $250, it is quite
affordable for an unlocked phone. The E71, in comparison, was priced at
$500 when it was first announced last year.
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Entertainment News
Hot brands drop four top heroines!
Meet the Bollywood divas who are fast vanishing from our TV screens
A string of flops, or a few bad career choices has delivered
are causing more harm than you can imagine. eight con-
Add to that the ‘age factor’ and you have a secutive
host of Bollywood divas who are losing out flops.
on plum endorsement deals which keeps them
going on lean days and pays for that dazzling Her ‘Kabhi
solitaire on the spare finger. Alvida Naa
Kehna’ (2006)
Reasons cited by brand managers are as varied was successful
and bizarre as ‘matters of clashing principles’ only overseas. Sources
to a ‘new target audience’ to simply, ‘the con- close to Rani insist she
tract got over.’ was extremely disappointed by
Nestle’s behaviour.
Take a look at who’s lost what, and to whom...
Munch was a lesser-known brand, which
Rani Mukerji she helped popularise, especially in smaller
towns. Nestle knew any renewal of the con-
Major brands lost – Titan Raga, Lux, Fanta and tract would entail a revision of her fees. They
Nestle Munch chose to do away with her instead.
Replaced by – Asin - (Titan Raga), Genelia But it’s not just the brands. Rani’s prob-
D’Souza (Fanta), Priyanka Chopra - (Lux) lem is that even directors with whom
she delivered hits are wary of repeating
Industry buzz – Rani Mukerji saw a fantastic projects with her. The only prominent
2005 with back-to-back successes like Black brand she has now is Goodknight.
and Bunty Aur Babli, which translated in good By Abhijit Mhamunkar, Buzz18
brand endorsement deals. But since then Rani
Many of the cosmetic brands offer a wide gin the application. Make sure your hand is
variety of textures, hues and types which are steady in order to create a flawless line.
appropriate for the different needs, weather
conditions, shape and color of the eyes. As you Step Three.
know there are: liquid eyeliners /that come The best way to apply liquid eyeliner is to start
with a brush and a tube/, pencil eyeliner, pow- drawing in the centre of your upper lash-line.
der eyeliner, mousse eyeliners. If you find drawing a straight line difficult you
can use pencil eyeliner and create a few dash-
Unlike the pencil eyeliner, the liquid eyeliner es. Then with the point liner brush of the liquid
should be applied only to the upper lash-line eyeliner try to connect these dashes. Create
because it is very heavy for the lower lashes. only a few dashes. Never draw a line with pen-
Those who prefer the classy look should con- cil eyeliner and apply liquid eyeliner over it;
sider using only pencil eyeliner, as the liquid you can easily ruin the result. Draw the line as
eyeliner creates a more dramatic and sophis- close to the lash-line as possible, following the
ticated look. natural curve of your eyelid.
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Advice
Rejecting the Pack Mentality
Keeping Your Chin and Business Up When the Economy is Down
HOST A STORY
HOUR.
Create a reading room with
hot chocolate, a dollop of whip
cream and a sweet selection of
books. Read to each other or
read together alone. Need a book
recommendation? Visit the As-
sociation for Library Service to
Children at ala.org.
PLAN AN
INDOOR PICNIC FOR
STUFFED ANIMALS.
Make lunch more fun by inviting
your child’s stuffed animals. En-
list your child’s help in making a
PB&J sandwich even the teddy
bear can enjoy.
Source: Success Magazine, Dec ‘08
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Ali: Well, I’m not going to lie, there’s been a lot of talk
about the pigeon on your head. How did it get there?
Was it gross? You can tell us...
Sonam: [laughs] No, it wasn’t gross! The pigeon was ini-
tially on my shoulder actually, and then it suddenly de-
cided in the middle of the take to just get on my head!
I think it thought it was a nest or something, given the
amount of hair on top of my head!
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Ali: And did you throw liquid on Abhishek?
Sonam: I didn’t throw liquid, I spat on him! There’s a big difference!
Ali: Well, you have a lot of fans in the United States, so how does it feel
for you when you come here?
Sonam: It’s amazing... It’s really the land of opportunity. You know, after
Barack Obama and everything, it just seems really positive and fresh.
Ali: Speaking of America, your dad is here, preparing for the Oscars...
but we’re sick of talking about your dad. Everyone probably asks you
about him... let’s talk about your mom. How has she been in this whole
process of you becoming an actress?
Sonam: She didn’t want me to do it in the beginning, but then she
reluctantly gave in. Honestly, she’s amazing. She’s really supportive, and
she’s a fab jewelry designer, so I get to wear all her jewelry, free! She’s
also amazingly aesthetically inclined, so I never wear anything wrong
when she’s around.
Ali: Well, we all can vouch for that! Recently, you were in the press a lot
because of your quote, saying that you were not just a pretty face. Care
to expand upon that?
Sonam: I’m not just a pretty face, I have a whole body underneath it!
[laughs]
Ali: Well, that was a very insightful answer. Now, moving back to your
career, you’ve had two such radically different films and characters.
Which character, Sakina or Bittu, is more you?
Sonam: Neither of them, otherwise I wouldn’t be acting. But I have ele-
ments from both characters. Like from Sakina, I have this melancholy
side, which I think all people have, especially South Asians, since we see
so much in our lives. And as for Bittu, I feel like I’m a young person,
with so much to look forward to, so I relate to her that way.
Ali: So, not many people know that you actually started your film ca-
reer by being an assistant producer in ‘Black’, which was Sanjay Leela
Bhansali’s film staring Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherji. Have
you always wanted to direct or was that just a way for you to understand
the crafts of acting better?
Sonam: Initially I wanted to direct, because I always thought of the
director as the puppeteer and the actors as the puppets, and I wanted to
be in the position of power, but then I realized it doesn’t really matter...
Everything is creative and interesting to do. So when Sanjay Leela Bhan-
sali offered me Saawariya, I wasn’t dumb enough to turn him down.
Ali: Speaking of Saawariya, many people were freaked out by the fact
that the whole film was blue... Did you get a lot of comments about
being blue?
Sonam’s modeling pictures.
Ali: Well, that’s definitely true. Looking into the future, we know you
just signed as the new face of L’oreal. How does that feel?
Sonam: I feel really privileged. You know, there are amazing people like
Aishwarya Rai, Penelope Cruz, and Scarlett Johannsen on board, so it’s
great to be signed with such a fantastic brand. I use L’oreal, and it’s a
terrific brand.
Ali: I know, but they’re song promos... like the bird on top of your
head—
Sonam: That was only the first promo, Ali!
Ali: Now we’ve all seen you in Western clothes in Delhi 6... Do you
think this will affect your public image, considering you were so tradi-
tionally styled in Saawariya?
Sonam: I don’t believe in this whole image thing, yaar. I am totally dif-
ferent than what people see on the screen. The person chatting with you
today is Sonam... the others are just characters.
Ali: Now, I know you said you don’t believe in this whole image thing,
but a lot of people look at you as very prim and proper. Are there any
weird habits you can share with our listeners?
Sonam: As you can see I’m a very messy eater. I’ve been eating this salad
in front of you with two hands and only one fork, so I hope this ‘prim
and proper’ thing can be put to rest!
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Travel
Discovering New Cities With Friendly Locals
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than 300 volunteers and of-
fers tours in 22 languages. International
To reserve a tour, fill out a - Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide Greeters pairs
visit request form at least visitors and local volunteers with similar in-
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- Chicago: Chicago Greet- vance.
er is run by the Chicago
Office of Tourism. Tours - Buenos Aires, Argentina: Cicerones de Bue-
of more than 25 neighbor- nos Aires offers tours of both popular and off-
hoods and 40 themes are the-beaten-path neighborhoods. These two- to
available in any of 15 lan- three-hour tours are free, but visitors are ex-
guages. To reserve a tour, pected to cover any transportation, meal, or
register at least seven busi- admission costs for the guide.
ness days in advance.
Finding a local to show you around is a great - Paris: Paris Greeter is slightly different from
way to get to know a new city or rediscover - Houston: Houston Greeters don't just offer other greeter programs because it costs 10 eu-
an old favorite. But most travelers don't have tours, but also the chance to hang out with a ros to cover the cost of pairing visitors with
friends in every city they visit, which is what Houstonian and get the inside scoop while jog- volunteers. Two- and three-hour walks are led
makes the greeter programs that have cropped ging, watching a sports game, exploring a mu- by locals keen to share their favorite parts of
up in recent years so genius. Locals volunteer seum, or another activity. Register online. Paris. To request a walk, book online at least
to show visitors around their neighborhood two weeks in advance.
or city, offering travelers the chance at a resi- - San Francisco: Guests staying at any Joie de
dent's-eye-view, often for free! Here are some Vivre hotel in San Francisco can sign up for a - Toronto: TAP, or the Toronto Ambassador Pro-
of the larger greeter programs: free neighborhood tour with a local. The Gold- gram, offers visitors two- to three-hour tours of
en Gate Greeter program is available to hotel some of the city's popular neighborhoods.
U.S. guests who sign up in advance.
- New York City: Big Apple Greeter has more
Here are our picks for the top ten spring break destina-
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to snowy slopes.
9. Naples, Florida
Go to Naples to experience nature front and center. The Conser-
vancy of Southwest Florida has daily nature walks and wildlife
sightseeing cruises March and April; sailing adventures run on
Fridays.
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Families can book kayak and canoe tours, too. The park with ruins, trails, and a museum/interpretive
Conservancy runs Naples Nature Center with wood- center.
ed trails and Briggs Nature Center with its butterfly
garden, boardwalk, birds, canoeing, and kayaking.
See another side of nature at Naples Zoo at Carib-
4. Lafayette, Louisiana
Spring in Lafayette is packed with family activities
bean Gardens. Best bets: Alligator Bay (don’t miss
and events. Learn about Cajun culture at Vermil-
the feedings), Leopard Rock, and Primate Expedi-
lionville, where interpreters and craft demonstrators
tion Cruises, which sail past islands of spider mon-
bring Cajun life and history alive. Watch for ‘gators
keys, lemurs, and siamangs. A family stroll on his-
on an Atchafalaya Basin Swamp Tour at McGee’s
toric Naples Fishing Pier is required; you might see
Landing. Take factory tours at Avery Island, the only
leaping dolphins.
place in the world that makes Tabasco sauce. The
island also has amazing gardens, wildlife, and bay-
8. Palm Springs, California ous. Dance like a local at Randol’s Restaurant and
As high season winds down, book the season’s last Cajun Dancehall, and check out Lafayette’s family-
Starry Safari weekend overnight for families at The oriented concerts and festivals, including Down-
Living Desert. Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tram- town Alive, most Fridays in March and April, and
way up to a cool—literally—8,516 feet; you might Pyromania XIII, an arts weekend of artisan demon-
see snow so wear layers. Mix nature and native cul- strations and hands-on instruction for the public, in
ture on a two-mile loop trail to the falls at Tahquitz early April.
Canyon. Fearless? Zip down seven-story water
slides at Knott’s Soak City USA, opening for the
season in mid-March. Visit the famed San Andreas
3. San Diego, California (Parque Bal-
Fault or nearby Joshua Tree National Park with Des- boa)
ert Adventures’ Jeep Eco-Tours or Elite Land Tours’ San Diego is a no-brainer for a family spring fling.
Hummer adventures. Both have age/height restric- Among the many reasons: Surf’s up! The San Di-
tions on certain tours. ego Surfing Academy has year-round lessons for all
ages. Balboa Park, with 1,000-plus acres, 15 muse-
ums, and the city’s stellar zoo is a must-visit. Ride
7. Barbados (pic: Caprice OldTree) the ferry to Coronado and bike miles of paths, or
From diving the artificial reef formed by a sunken glide through waterways on a real gondola (singing
ship at Folkestone Marine Park to surfing power optional). Old Town Trolley Tours offers laid-back
waves at Soup Bowl on the Atlantic, Barbados es- sightseeing for families with young children; those
pecially appeals to water sports enthusiasts. If you’d with older kids should check out GoCar Tours’ mini
prefer to stay dry, discover the sea by riding Atlan- “talking” cars that combine vehicle and tour guide.
tis Submarines (kids must be at least three feet tall). Rent a kayak in La Jolla and explore coastal sea
Amazing stalactites, stalagmites, and waterfalls caves.
make Harrison’s Cave Barbados’s most popular
attraction; however, Flower Forest, home to giant
tropical blooms, monkeys, and birds rivals it for 2. Steamboat Springs, Colorado
natural beauty. Families can watch polo or potters Often times, March is Colorado’s snowiest month,
at work (check out Earthworks Pottery mid-island), so think powder. And think Snowsaver Packages—
and swim with protected sea turtles on commercial ten percent off lifts and lodging until March 30; 20
snorkel tours. percent off from March 31 to April 6. Buy a five-day
adult lift ticket and kids 12 and under ski free. Steam-
boat has five kids-only lifts, a kids terrain park, plus
6. Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, Mexico childcare for kids ages six months to six years. And,
Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo lie four miles apart on Mexi- unlike the dead of winter, spring break is a great time
co’s sunny Pacific Coast. Ixtapa, built for vacationers for kids to hit the slopes, as temperatures are warmer
on a crescent of pristine beach, has bike paths (sev- and the sun shines longer. Oh, and did we mention
eral miles through a nature reserve), golfing, kayak- tubing, Gondola Adventure Zone trampoline, Gyro
ing, and snorkeling. Dolphin encounters at Delfiniti Chair, and sleigh rides? For something totally dif-
Hotel are great for kids and parents. In Zihuatanejo, ferent, ages 16 and up can get “20 tons of fun” test-
families can watch fishing boats come and go or hop driving bulldozers and other big equipment at Dig
a water taxi to Las Gatas Beach, where even little This! Have a family blast at the March 17 St. Pat-
kids can snorkel in the calm water (gear rentals are rick’s Day Torchlight & Fireworks, or simply relax
available). Both towns have excellent restaurants at Old Town or Strawberry Park hot springs.
and shopping. Just to the south, the nature sanctuary
at Barra de Potosi makes a memorable day trip.
1. Riviera Maya, Mexico
Akumal, south of Cancun, is a Caribbean haven
5. St. Lucia with postcard-perfect waters. One favorite snor-
This is paradise for active families with older kids, keling spot rife with marine life is Yal-ku Lagoon
and spring offers the ideal weather, before tropi- (bring your own gear). Xcaret, a Disney-esque “Eco
cal storms brew in June. Hikers and cyclists have Maya” theme park, features snorkeling, butterflies,
miles of trails: Millet Bird Sanctuary Trail, 1,000 cultural activities, and more, and Xel-Ha, another
feet above the sea, is moderately challenging, while park, also has excellent snorkeling. One of Mexico’s
Forestierre Rainforest Trail is gentler. Cas en Bas most kid-friendly Mayan ruins is compact Tulum,
and Vieux Fort beckon experienced windsurfers, the only ruins on the water. Families with older kids
and equestrians should contact Gros Islet’s Interna- should book tours to Coba to climb the 122 vertigo-
tional Riding Stables with rides for all levels. Any inducing stone steps of Nohoc Mul pyramid, and to
visit should include exquisite Marigot Bay (where UNESCO’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. If you
Dr. Doolittle was filmed), and 100-year-old Castries wish to thank a Mayan along the way, say “Yuut-
market with crafts, spices, and tropical foods. His- buotik.”
tory and nature abound on Pigeon Island, a 40-acre
It’s not all that much different in stands, fast food take out, hot dogs, taking action (like being without food all
less frenetic cities. There are kids to burgers, pretzels, bagels and other afternoon and coming face to face with a
chauffeur around, schedules to meet, standard “take me with you as you convenient snack machine). A little plan-
ning goes a long way. If you know you’re
meetings to attend, games to cheer at, travel” food. And let’s not even men-
going to be stuck in a meeting, take along
ballet classes, the gym, board meet- tion airplane food. something you can eat quickly and dis-
ings that last all afternoon, commit- cretely to keep your blood sugar from
tees to chair and families to spend So what to do? Unless you’ve got ac- plummeting and your cravings at bay.
time with. For those trying to eat cess to a time machine, eating on the
well, it’s a veritable minefield of po- run, or at least on the move, is likely 2. Lettuce is a great container. You can
tential disaster. to remain a fact of life. The opportu- wrap some leftover chicken in a lettuce
nity here is to become master of the leaf and eat it in the car, or anywhere
There seems to be an unwritten law circumstances rather than victimized else a sandwich would work. Throw on
that I’ll call “the law of inverse qual- by them. We need to learn to create some tomatoes, drizzle some olive oil and
you’ve got a decent mini-meal. A couple
ity.” It states that the quality of food healthy, nurturing meals out of com-
of leaves of red-leaf lettuce make a great
goes down as portability and acces- monly available “porta-foods.” This “wrap”, and the contents are limited only
sibility go up. In other words: There food needs to be stuff that travels by your imagination.
ain’t no organic fruits and veggies at well, is available everywhere, and
the food court, folks. still passes nutritional muster. 3. Find healthy food that travels well.
Instead we’re faced with crummy, Some suggestions: cottage cheese, yo-
sugar laden “pick-me-up” treats, pro- gurt, celery, peppers, carrots and apples.
Here are my top ten tips for how to do just
cessed meat sandwiches, stagnant Throw some berries into a Tupperware
that:
container with some cottage cheese and
salad bars, office snack machines, 1. Think Ahead. Most of the trouble comes
bad deli food, coffee and donut from waiting till you’re in the middle of nuts and take it in the car with you.
an emergency hunger situation before
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loves you and that is As I changed tracks, offers started pouring in but I
why he chose you to started getting sister-roles. On these lines I got Bhabhi
star in his film. Later and Dulhan (1957), Agra Road, Pehli Raat and Chhoti
when Nanda gave her Bahen(1959) and Kala Bazar (1960), After Chhoti Ba-
nod, to her surprise, hen became a very big hit, people started signing me as
she was told that she a heroine. I started getting good offers and my first few
would have to play a boy in the film. “I wondered why films were Hum Dono (with Dev Anand in 1961), Char
did he have to choose me when my father could have Diwari (with Shashi Kapoor in 1961), Aaj aur Kal and
taken any of my brothers to play a role? After much ex- Usne Kaha Tha (both with Sunil Dutt in 1963). Soon
planation I agreed to do the film and that was Mandir big banners started approaching me with good offers. “I
(1948). While making the film my father expired. Af- excelled in doing emotional roles. It was said in filmy
ter his death, Dinkar Patil completed the film. Having circles that it was first Meena Kumari and then me
tasted filmdom, Baby Nanda decided to do films be- who excelled in doing emotional type of roles,” avers
Nanda, a star of the ‘60s and ‘70s known for work- sides attending school. First she did Jaggu(1952) as a Nanda.
ing with new heroes of her time relives the old child artiste in which Shyama was playing the heroine.
In 1954 she did Shankaracharya and Jagat Guru. In the Romance
memories. same year she did Angaray directed by K.B. Lal that For Nanda, romance didn’t come when it was needed
starred Nargis and Nasir Khan and had a good support- the most; and when it came, a stroke of bad luck nev-
Daughter of producer, director and actor, Master ing cast that included Vanmala, Jagirdar, Jeevan among er allowed her to make the most of it. Her affair with
Vinayak (Vinayak Damodar Karnataki), Nanda was the others. “Then she did Dinkar Patil’s Kuldaivat followed Manmohan Desai was shortlived as within two years
third born in the family comprising of seven brothers by Shevgacha Shenga produced by Sadashiv Row Kavi after their engagement on June 18, 1992, Desai expired.
and sisters. “Sometimes I used to wonder why, in a fam- and directed by Shantaram Athavle. “This phase was the shortest and the sweetest phase of
ily as big as mine, I was the favourite child of my par- my life. In this period I came to know what is love, in
ents. My father and mother (Sushila) were, to me, like Once there was a wedding at V. Shantaram’s place. “He fact I learnt the reason to live. Though Manji and I never
a god and a goddess. My father used to relate stories of called up my elder sister Meena and requested her to worked together, we fell in love with each other. “You
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Capt. Laxmi, Mahatma also get me for the marriage but with a saree on. I did are like a goddess and am very fortunate to have you in
Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru etc. My parents were instru- the same and in the middle of the party, Shantaram came my life,” he had said, recalls Nanda adding, “We were
mental in imparting high moral and cultural values in up to us and promptly told Meena, “She is the heroine supposed to get married. That was the time when my
all of us. This is the time when the young girl dreamt of of my next film.” But when Meena said that I looked too mother contracted Cancer and I being deeply attached
becoming another Capt. Laxmi.” young to be a heroine of a film, Shantaram shot back to my mother was constantly besides her. Manji said,
saying, “The story of my film involving a brother and a ‘I will not marry you now. If I do so, your love will get
When Nanda was 5 years old, one day her father came sister demands a young girl and I am sure Nanda will fit divided between your mother and me and that is what I
up to her and said, “You have to work in my film.” The the role perfectly.” The film was Toofan Aur Diya(1956) don’t want,’ he had stressed. Nanda’s mother expired in
young girl was taken aback and for a moment saw her and this was the first Hindi film of Baby Nanda’s career. 1993 while in the following year she lost Manji.
dreams of becoming a second Capt. Laxmi being shat- “After that there was no looking back and I decided not
tered. “He tried his best to cajole me in agreeing but I to pursue with my studies any more. And the girl Baby
put my foot down and said “Nothing doing”. Later my Nanda became Nanda.”
MEN WHO MATTERED
Three people influenced Nanda the most
mother pacified me into giving in, saying, “Your father
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MUSIC in North India, have the number playing on in a few Gujri Todi followed by an aarti ‘Tumre Bhavan
Why such excitement about the soundtrack of days from now. In fact there is a number that goes Mein’, both of which promise to add on to the
Delhi 6? Well, one hearing of ‘Masakali’ and you as ‘Hey Kaala Bandar’ and is set in a mode similar narrative of Delhi 6 in the background. Essence of
know that this would be a song remembered for to that of Delhi 6 if one has to consider the intrinsic love is all over again, though for a mere 50 seconds,
months to come. An instant chartbuster from the groovy elements that it carries. as Amitabh Bachchan runs his commentary on
word ‘Go’, it has a characteristic Rahman flavor to ‘Noor’ that concludes the album.
it and sounds a unique and extremely fresh piece Most remarkable of the enterprise so far, ‘Rehna
of music. The orchestra is kept at bare minimum Tu’ is melody at its best with a Western base to it. OVERALL
and still makes a huge impact in bringing on a A kind of number that can be instantly associated Delhi 6 is near perfect. Period. If one thought that
recollection value. with Rahman, it has its strength in the smooth Slumdog Millionaire, Ghajini and Jaane Tu… Ya
flowing narrative that makes it an ideal candidate Jaane Naa were superb then just listen to Delhi
Reminding of ‘Pia Haji Ali’ and ‘Khwaja Mere to be played on your date with the one you love! 6 once. Rahman beats his own score with Delhi
Khwaja’, ‘Arziyan’, as required by the genre, has And if the date extends for another hour or so, 6 which would easily go down as one of his best
tabla and harmonium taking it through its 9 minute don’t forget to play on ‘Dil Gira Dafatan’ which scores till date. Simply said, even though the year
long duration. The impact of this devotional track is just an ideal follow up to ‘Rehna Tu’ and keeps has just begun with some exemplary soundtracks
with a haunting sound is such that after a couple the romantic tempo on when it comes to melody. like Dev D, Slumdog Millionaire and Luck By
of minutes, a listener completely surrenders by In fact there is hardly any instrument that plays in Chance already making a very good impression,
loosing himself in the ambience created by it. the background, hence making ‘Dil Gira Dafatan’ Delhi 6 would qualify as a comfortable nomination
even more special! amongst the Top albums of the year. And to thing
Well, if one thought that Delhi 6 was more inclined of it, 2009 still has more than 11 months to go!
towards rustic music then watch out for the title For about 50 seconds, ‘Genda Phool’ appears to be
song that comes next. ‘Delhi 6’ is what ‘Paathshala’ all rustic and rooted but soon Western arrangements
and ‘Khalbali Hai Khalbali’ were to Rang De come into picture hence making it a cool fusion
Basanti. This is the track that deserves to be placed number that continues to get on variety for the
at number of instances in the film’s narrative and soundtrack of Delhi 6. Composer Rajat Dholakia
if at all a music video is created around it, rest comes into picture for this unique number which
assured the number would be hummed by every leaves one wondering that in which situation
campus goer. The beats are simply groovy and it would be used. Surprise comes in the form of
don’t be surprised if the pubs and lounges, at least classical ‘Bhor Bhaye’ which is based on raaga
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Music Review
Aa Dekhen Zara (3/5 rating)
There are good expectations from the music of Aa Dekhen Zara
due to multiple reasons: a) Neil Nitin Mukesh’s last thriller had boasted
of an edgy music. Since ADZ is a thriller as well, one expects a repeat
show here, b) Bipasha Basu’s presence in the film promises at least
a couple of catchy foot tapping dance numbers and c) Since Pritam
and Gourav Dasgupta [of Dus Kahaniyaan fame] share credits for
the film’s soundtrack, it is bound to be a young contemporary outing.
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705, S Mill Street, Lewisville, TX-75057
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214-641-4072 DANCE TROUPES
8150 N Mac Arthur Blvd., Suite 160, Irving, TX
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Padmavathy Uppalapati 972-607-2525 Green Light Driving Academy Dallas, TX-75042
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Charanyas Math Tutoring 9 72-236-2555
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1305 121 S, #B 108, Lewisville, TX-75067 Dr. Shalaka Nesarikar 972-964-1122
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11400 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, TX-76040
Hare Krishna Mandir 214-827-6330
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Indian Telugu Church 817-540-6282
Indo-Pak Bible Church 972-530-8072
IIT Alumni Association of North Texas
PO Box: 260313, Plano, TX 972-758-7500
E-mail: sales@SNMonthly.com Tel: 972-401-1550
1918 Beltline Road, Garland, TX-75044 International Fellowship 469-417-9299
IPC HEBRON 972-840-9299 Malayalee Engineers Association of Insty Prints Irving Krishna P. Yalamanchili 469-831-5609
1751 Wall Street, Garland, TX-75042 North Texas, Allen, Tx 972-378-0470 1236 N. Beltline Rd, Irving, TX 75061 1701 N Greenville Ave., # 402, Richardson, 75081
ISKCON 214-827-6330 Network of Indian Professionals - 972-790-0179
Najma Real Estate Services
5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas, TX-75223 NetIP, Advanced Xpress Printing 214-731-1044
Islamic Association of Carrollton Allen, 214-754-7089 972-238-1050 Ram Muthu - AAA Realtors
972-466-1191 Richardson Music Teachers 400 Industrial Dr, # 100, Richardson, TX-75081 214-533-6437
1516 Stemmons Frwy, # 201, Carrollton 75006 Association, Dallas, TX 972-690-1912 Alpha Graphics, 972-529-9885 1545 Ave K, Suite 169, Plano, TX-75074
Islamic Association of Collin County Shreeji Non Profit Organization, 1970 N Central Expy, # 140, McKinney, TX-75070 Rani Amsavelu 469-867-4584
972-491-5800 Fortworth, TX 972-841-1727 Best Signs 214-340-7446 600, S. Denton Tap Rd, # 110, Coppell, TX-75019
6401 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX-75023 Texas Indo-American Dentists 1718 Reserve Street, Garland, TX-75042 Safeway Group, Inc. 770-409-9910 x15
Islamic Association of Lewisville Association, DIS Print & Web Solutions Truvillion Realty Group 817-277-4879
972-691-5566 72120 W Spring Creek Pkwy, # C, Plano, 75023 972-567-8040 Wiiliam Davis Realty 214-477-9036
P.O. Box 294102, Lewisville, TX-75029-4102 972-527-486 532 Runstone Drive, Irving, TX-75060 17732 Preston Rd, # 100, Dallas, TX-75252
Islamic Association of N Texas Texas Indo-American Physicians Hall Graphics 214-349-3870 RELIGIOUS
972-231-5698 Society, 10660 Plano Road, Suite 122, Dallas, TX-75238 Anantha P Archakam 469-467-4553
840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX-75081 Allen, TX 817-457-2928 Jay Kay Press Inc., 972-831-0433 6629 Macintosh Drive, Plano, TX-75023
Islamic Association of Tarrant The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) 10580 Newkirk St, Suite 301, Dallas, TX-75220
817-737-8104 972-235-5555 PrintOGraphics, 972-240-7979
4801 Fletcher Avenue, Fortworth, TX-76107 SHOPPING 5481 Broadway Blvd., # 117, Garland, TX-75043
Islamic Center Of Irving 972-721-9136 Deals2Buy.com Texas Commerce Printing,
245 E Grauwyler Rd, # 118, Irving, TX-75061 P.O. Box 142523 Irving, Tx 75014 214-638-2774
Islamic Center of Momin 972-554-0200 SOCIAL 9011 John Carpenter Frwy, # 102, Dallas, 75247
1019 Perry Street, Irving, TX-75060-3222 DFW Indian Lions Club REAL ESTATE
Jain Society of North Texas 972-475-1075TX A Action Realtors
972-470-0606 Association for India’s Devpt. Manmohan (Mohen) S.Rai
538 Apollo Road, Richardson, TX-75081 Church of South India 972-463-8778
972-867-0912 972-270-7521 9400 Plano Road, Dallas, TX-75238
Kriya Yoga Center 214-418-6860 PO Box 835833, Richardson, TX-75083-5833 8111 LBJ Suite 945, Dallas, TX-75251
10600 Steppington, Suite 230, Dallas, TX-75230 Foundation for Pluralism 2 14-325-1916
Bighelp For Education 781-962-7399 Amit Sachdev 469-951-0413 1636 Coyote Ridge, Carrollton, TX 75010
Manoyoga Sadhana 972-516-8325 Charotar Patidar Samaj of DFW 8909 Pocono Drive, Plano, TX-75025
PO Box 260185, Plano, TX-75026 Ramachar 972-518-1034
972-255-3037 Ashok Daftary, CCIM 972-612-0000 1254 Hidden Ridge, Apt# 1011, Irving, TX-75038
Mata Amritanandmayi Satsang DFW Maharasthra Mandal 972-735-9357 3204 Lanarc Drive, Plano, TX-75023
972-380-0951 Suryakant J Bhatt 972-475-4454
17616 Squaw Valley Dr, Dallas, TX-75252 Bharati Rao 817-277-4879
Dallas TX-75287-6734 2005 Dover Drive, Rowlett, TX-75088
Dallas Indian Lions Club 972-424-4902 1106 De Pauw Drive, Arlington , TX-76012
North Texas Hindu Mandir Umanath Bhat 972-874-1378
Immigrants Support Network
214-552-0549/817-308-7796 To advertise here contact Sales 4417 Sandra Lynn, Flower Mound, TX-75022
972-236-8368
10309 Baronne Circle, Dallas, TX-75218 700 San Francisco Street, Carrollton, TX-75007 Manager @ 972 401 1550 RESTAURANTS
Sathya Saibaba Center of North Dallas India Association of N Texas Charles M.R. Vethan 214-841-1000 Afghan Grill 972-818-0300
972-234-IANT 4144 North Central Expy, # 660, Dallas, 75204 19177 Preston Road, Suite 180, Dallas, TX-75252
www.ndsai.org 972-250-0126 Irving DFW Indian Lions Club Danny and Chinna Raj 972-867-7666 Aahar Indian Restaurant…972-432-2427
Shree Santram Bhakt Samaj 972-303-0745 1800 Preston Park Blvd, Plano, TX-75093 “Home cooking with Home prices”
972-430-0000 Kerala Civic Organization Enterprise America 214-855-6675 See advertisement on Page 79
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir 972-416-4696 12222 Merit Drive, Suite1870, Dallas, TX 75251 Agha Juice 972-245-5001
972-263-7637 Everest Realty 972-303-0103 1205 W Trinity Mills Road, Carrollton TX 75006
2114 Pine Street, Grand Prairie, TX-75005 Laughing Club 214-226-
5406 Broadway, Suite 102, Garland, TX-75043 Afrah’s Restaurant 972-234-9898
Sikh Study Circle 972-579-9646 3427 Lakshmana Katuri 972-423-4523 314 E. Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081
834 N Nursery Road, Irving, TX-75061 Independence Parkway, 1515 Rio Grande Drive, Plano, TX-75075 Al-Amir 214-739-2647
Sri Aurobindo Center 972-829-3161 Plano, TX-75023 Laxmi Tummala - REMAX 9 72-989-7815 7402 Greenville Avenue, # 101, Dallas, TX 75231
Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji Satsangh, 8600 N. MacArthur Blvd, # 104, Irving, TX-75063
Plano Indian Lions Club 972-245-3941 BBQ Tonite…972-466-0786
Allen, TX 972-517-2723 Rakesh Garg 972-588-8082 “Indo-Pak Cuisine”
Sri Sai Baba Temple of DFW Richardson University Lions Club,
1333 W. McDermott, Suite 100, Allen, TX-75013 See advertisement on Page 69
972-459-4765 Allen, TX
972-407-7345/ 972-880-0000 Ramesh Ramotar - R Square Realtors, Basil Leaf Thai Restaurant
2109 West Parker Plaza, # 212, Plano, TX-75023 225 N Eleventh St, # A, Garland 972-487-0462
World Muslim Congress 214-325-1916 972-252-2175
St Mary’s Jacobite Church Ripple Goel 214-995-9918 4070 N. Beltline Road, Suite150, Irving, TX-75038
1636 Coyote Ridge, Carrollton, 75010
972-446-9983 18383 Preston Road , Dallas, TX-75252
PHOTOGRAPHY Bombay Bistro 817-560-9996
2112 Old Denton Drive, Carrollton, TX-75006 Manasi Vernekar 972-746-9563 9116 Camp Bowie, Unit 100, Fortworth, TX-76116
St.Thomas Syrian Catholic Church, Asian Photography….. 214-783-3297 4530 W. Buckingham Road, Garland, TX-75042 Bombay Chinese 972-808-9990
Dallas Weddings | Family Portraits | Special Events
Manoj Abraham Real Estate LLC,
See advertisement on Page 15 100 S Central Epwy, #17, Richardson, TX-75080
972-240-5551 972-484-6644
Vaishnav Parivar 972-462-1763 / Bombay Sizzler…972-255-5400
Planetshazia Productions 2880 LBJ Freeway, Suite 403, Dallas, TX-75234 “Bombay ka style main”
972-510-0000 469-363-7158
426 Woodhurst Drive, Coppell, TX-75019
REALTORS See advertisement on Page 102
1330 Hi Line Drive, Dallas, TX-75207
Virendra Summanwar 972-550-3940 Aburu Venkat, Plano, 75025 Bollywood Bar & Grill 214-529-6790
Memoir Photo 972-248-4890
5309 N MacArthur Blvd., # 1020, Irving, TX-75038 469-450-1489 11345 Emerald Street, Dallas, TX-75229
Swatee Photography & Video
Ammu Jacob 972-248-5963 Bukhara Grille 972-400-7748
Vision Baptist Church 214-763-3943 972-530-7356
17000 Preston Road, Suite 100, Dallas, TX-75248 955 E Cambell Road, Richardson, TX-75080
1112 W Parker Road, Plano, TX-75075 Dallas, TX
Anil Chugh 972-896-4854
Zion Gospel Assembly 972-412-7315 Bombay Photography… 972-679-7921 Bombay Sweets & Snacks…214-441-2125
13604 Midway Road, Suite 183, Dallas, TX-75244 “The best Indian sweets and snacks”
11221 Lochwood Boulevard, Dallas, TX “Special memories for special events”
B Prasad 469-233-1184
ORGANIZATION- See advertisement on Page 76
Plano, TX-75025 Chaat Express 972-312-1127
PROFESSIONAL Texpertz Photography 214-288-0106 Ebby Halliday Realtors, 214-766-4343 832 W Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023
Alumni of Baroda University 1324 Breanna Way Coppell 75018 7520 N. MacArthur Blvd., # 100, Irving, TX 75063 Chaat & Paan Corner (Apna Bazaar),
972-618-9101 Armale Studio…214-676-7531 One Plus Realty…469-446-4177 2000 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, 972-374-7186
Asian American Professionals www.bookmywedding.com No Gimmicks.. No Catches... Just Great Service Chaat Café: 972-713-0003
972-418-9652
18101 Preston Rd # 202 Dallas TX 75252
Dallas Asian American Chamber of PRINTING Help-U-Sell Fine Properties Chettinaad Palace 469-229-9100
Commerce, Allen, TX 972-491-1818 972-747-1068 2205 N Central Expy, # 180, Plano, TX-75075
DFW Indian Pharmacist Assn 1333 McDermott Dr, # 200, Allen, TX-75013
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Alpha Travel Associates 972-897-7093
5609 Kerry Lane, Garland, TX-75043
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E-mail: sales@SNMonthly.com Tel: 972-401-1550 STORAGE 13999 Goldmark Dr, # 429, Richardson, TX-75240
Angel Travels 972-418-0350
Public Storage 214-521-8100
3540 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 1925 E. Beltline, Suite 205, Carrollton, TX-75006
Shurguard 972-396-4970 Apex Travels 877-664-1199
Madras Pavilion, 972-671-DOSA Taj Mahal 214-692-0535
1210 N Beltline, Irving, TX 777 S Central Expy, # 4-E, Richardson, TX-75080
101 S Coit Road, Suite 359, Richardson, 75080 10455 N Central Expy, # 20, Richardson, TX
SWIMMING POOLS Aries Tours & Travels 214-638-7008
Maharaj Indian Cuisine 972-248-0045 Tandoor Grill 469-241-0449
8828 Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX-75247
17370 Preston Road, Suite 490, Dallas, TX-75252 6900 Alma Drive, Suite 100, Plano, TX-75023 Crown Pools 972-396-4960
Bindhu Travels 214-774-2094
Maharaja Indian Restaurant Tawa Grill 972-234-2261 705 E Main Street, Allen, TX
3708 Millswood Drive, Irving, TX-75062
214-440-0000 13340 Audelia Road, Suite 135, Dallas, TX Malibu Pool Remodelling 9 72-231-7553
6308 Hulen Bend Boulevard, Fortworth, TX-76132 Cosmos Travel Inc. 214-905-2009
Tandoor Indian Restaurant 705 S Floyd Road, Richardson, TX
2700 Stemmons Fwy, # 1001, Dallas, TX-75207
Malti Indian Veg Cuisine 972-315-3839 972-261-6604 THEATRES / MOVIES
801 W Roundgrove, # 108, Lewisville, TX-75067 532 Fielder North Plaza, Arlington, TX-76012 East West Travel Inc 214-564-7424
Touring Talkies 972-373-8100 9888 Bissonnet, # 100A, Houston, TX-77036
Bombay Chinese…972-808-9990 Taste O’ India 469-855-0628 Irving, TX
1901 W Parker, Suite 121 A, Plano, TX-75023 Galaxy Travel 972-392-0404
“The best of Indo-Chinese cuisine” Valentino Films 214-606-6433
See advertisement on Page 40 6959 Arapaho Road, Suite 103, Dallas, TX-75248
320 S Beltline Road, Suite109, Irving, TX 75060 Global Passport & Visa 972-907-9450
Mango Thai Cuisine 972-599-0289 TIRES 811 S Central Expy, # 419, Richardson, TX-75080
4701 W Park Boulevard, # 104, Plano, TX-75093
4 M Tires 972-259-1951 Travel Plus Inc….469-361-1594
Masala Wok 972-409-0000 1115 W Pioneer Road, Irving, TX “Over 25 years experience”
7447 N MacArthur Blvd, # 175, Irving, TX-75063 See advertisement on Page 68
BJ Tire Center 972-205-0997
Mehfil Bar & Grill 972-238-9724 3342 W Walnut Street, Garland, TX Peaceland Travel & Tour 214-634-9911
807 Central Expressway, Richardson, TX-75080 1327 Empire Center, Dallas, TX-75212
Cheap Tires 972-785-2828
Mom’s Spice 972-258-5101 425 N Britain Road, Irving, TX Passport and Visa 972-596-7288
Temptations 972-252-9898
219 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 6000 Ohio Drive, Plano, TX-75093
4070 N Beltline, Suite 138, Irving, TX-75038 Discount Tires 972-377-8242
Murphy’s Deli 214-638-3354 8700 Ohio Drive, Plano , TX
Referralclicks 972-255-2297
The Chat Corner 972-644-1329 3114 W Northgate Dr, # 1049, Irving, TX-75062
1250 Mockingbird, Suite 220, Dallas, TX
26-C Heights, Richardson, TX-75080 Firestone 214-520-9924 R.K.Travel Inc. 630-858-7200
New Start Veggie Garden 972-243-050 2540 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX
The Saffron House…972-239-1800 4149 Woodland Trail, Carrollton, TX-75007
72330 Royal Lane, Suite 900, Irving, TX
“A place to pamper your taste” Kauffman Tires 972-245-1512 Royal Travels & Tours 972-258-0103
Pasand Indian Cuisine 972-594-0693 See advertisement on Page 73 3901 W Spring Creek Road, Plano, TX 1221 W Airport Fwy, # 201, Irving, TX-75062
2600 N BeltLine Road, Irving, TX-75062 Sky Master Travel 972-256-2200 /
Tharas Restaurant 972-579-8847 Spring Valley Discount Tires
972-252-4454
833-C East Shady Grove, Irving, TX-75060 972-392-3192 415 E Airport Freeway, Irving, TX-75062
The Saffron House 972-239-1800 7828 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX Skyline Travels 214-634-7277 / 214-630-0000
5100 Beltline Road, Suite 728, Addison, TX-75240 TRAINING INSTITUTES 8100 John Carpenter Fwy, # 210, Dallas, 75247
Academy of Indian Arts 214-226-3427 SkyPass Travel Inc. 800-381-TOUR
Topaz Indian Grill & Bar…214-641-8861
2730 Stemmons Fwy, # 310, Dallas, TX-75207
“Biggest Club of its kind” 5451 Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX-75023
Star Travels 972-987-7896
See advertisement on Page 101 Anblicks 972-241-6700 8101, Memorial Lane, Suite 2814, Plano, TX-75024
Udipi Cafe 972-437-2858 2925 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX-75234 Supersonic Travel and Tours 972-239-7782
35 Richardson Heights Village, TX-75080 Bright Computer Training & 12001 N Central Expwy, # 280, Dallas, 75243
Passage to India 972-527-7040 Consultants
Vegi Thali 972-236-1169
909 W Spring Creek, Suite 450, Plano, TX-75023
1205 W Trinity Mills, # 105, Carrollton, TX-75006 817-356-0560 Taj Travel & Tours
Pizza Boy 972-596-3500 P. O. Box 822954, Dallas, TX-75382 972-792-9555
Villa Mediterranian 214-731-1200
3131 Custer Road, Suite 165, Plano, TX-75075 ChennaiSoft 972-951-5419
3648 Old Denton Rd, # 102, Carrollton TX 75007 777 S Central Expy, # 5F,
Shammy’s 972-406-1747 1312 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX-75038
Wok of Fame 972-494-6163 Richardson, TX-75080
11422 Harry Hines Blvd, # 312, Dallas, TX-75229 Hindi Vikas 972-377-8388
217 Garland Avenue, Garland, TX
Plano, TX-75025 Tandem Travels 469-675-0366
Zyka 972-238-7777 524 Colgate Drive, Allen, TX-75013
20 Richardson Heights, Richardson, TX-75080 Perry Zafar 972-306-2310
Travel Connection 817-483-9668
ROOFING 2727 Cancun Lane, Dallas, TX-75287 7717 Pirate Point Circle, Arlington, TX-76016
Sanford-Brown Institute Travel Globe Inc. 877-456-2348
Brotherhood Roofing 972-222-6945
888-317-6333/ 214-459-8490 1221, W. Airport Fwy, Suite 201, Irving, TX
6048 Hidden Creek Lane, Frisco, TX
1250 W Mockingbird Lane, # 150, Dallas, 75247 Travel King International 972-235-9500
SECURITY SYSTEMS TRANSLATION 100 S Central Expy, # 43, Richardson, TX-75080
K Link 972-484-6464 Travel Plus 469-361-1594
Inlingua 972-248-4496 3948 Windford Dr. Plano 75025
11500 N Stemmons Freeway, Suite 112, Dallas
Shish Kabob 972-680-8989 16999 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX Wilson Travel INC 972-257-8690
Pro System 972-896-7814
Spring Valley at Coit, Irving, TX Interlingua 972-818-3455 2300 Valley View Lane, #840 Irving, 75062
1328 Barclay Drive, Carrollton, TX
16300 Addison Road, Suite 222, Addison, TX UNIFORM
Roti Grill…214-521-3655 SIGNS & STORAGE The Language Network 972-960-9980
“Fresh Indian Food” Aramark 214-637-0970
Advanced Name Plates Inc. 1411 Dallas Parkway, Suite 320, Dallas, TX 1900 Empire Central, Dallas, TX
972-644-6520 Translation 972-458-1616 Citi Uniforms 214-630-4000
Silverspoon Gyros & Subs 605 S Sherman Street, Suite 505, Richardson, TX 1348 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX
16135 Preston Road, Suite 214, Dallas, TX
972-247-0156 All Quality Signs 972-234-3228 Perfumes & Scrubs 972-231-3489
11311 Harry Hines Blvd, # 602, Dallas, TX-75229 TRAVEL
724 S Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 888 Greenville Avenue, Suite 116, Richardson, TX
Silverspoon Restaurant 972-907-0090 Best Signs 214-340-7446 AA Passport Unifirst 972-289-0754
218 Suite A, E Spring Valley, Richardson, 75081 1718 Reserve Street, Garland, TX 13999, Goldmark Dr, Dallas. 469-835-2731 200 N Sam Houston, Mesquite, TX
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Sitar Indian Cuisine 214-618-0050 Future Signs 972-205-9090 WHOLESALE
8612 Preston Road, Suite 102, Plano, TX-75024 3803 Cavalier Drive, Garland, TX A-1 Travel & Tours 972-437-2626 A-Z Wholesaler 972-484-1153
Star India 817-265-9020 Royal Signs 469-879-5786 811 S Central Expy, # 535, Richardson, 75080 1100 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas TX-75229
703 W Park Row Drive, Arlington, TX Seven Seas Worldwide 877-817-7327 AILIA Travel & Tours 972-424-6620 Perfume Gallery 972-481-9481
Star International 972-279-4333 2301 Pebble Vale Drive, Suite 1511, Dallas 10717 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas 75229
Dallas, TX Prime Wholesaler 972-247-7826
2809 Motley Drive, Mesquite, TX-75150 Signs for Less 469-556-8398 AirTravelExperts.Com 214-634-7277 300 Grapevine Mills, Grapevine, TX-76051
Taboon Bakery & Grill 972-740-2678 12465 Black Cherry Lane, Euless, TX 8100 John Carpenter Frwy, # 105, Dallas, 75247 Silver Star Import 972-241-4181
2211 Cheyenne, Irving, TX-75062 Signs Universe 972-880-2884 All About Travel 972-691-1826 11220 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75229
Taj Chaat House 214-596-1133 4304 Onyx Drive, Carrollton, TX 1811 Hill Ridge Drive, Flower Mound, TX-75028 Suny Wholesale 972-241-7937/ 0777
1057 W Rochelle Road, Irving, TX-75062 Allwell Travel & Tours, Inc 11430 Reeder Road, Dallas TX-75229
SPORTS Store Display Fixtures
Swadeshi Indian Cuisine…972-514-1086 972-355-1963
Home Run Alley - 972-447-9066 972-222-9494/ 469-916-0873
“Cuisine of India” 3332 Brittany Drive, Flower Mound, TX-75022
3221, Skylane Drive, Carrollton, TX-75006 2933 Blystone Lane, Dallas, TX-75220
See advertisement on Page 85 Omega Travel- Tel- 972-518-1268
North Texas Cricket Association Supreme Wholesale 972-241-4671
Taj Express 214-528-0200 1300 W. Walnut Hill Ln ste#155D, Irving, 10717 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas 75229
214-325-1916 TX 75038. Fax- 972-518-1309
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Al Hamra Indo-Pak Casual $ ü ü ss Carrollton
Al Markaz Pakistani Casual $ ü ü ss Carrollton
Anand Indian Restaurant Indian Casual $ ü s Irving
Apna Bazar Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Carrollton
BBQ Tonite Indo/Pak Casual $ ü ü ü ss Carrollton 972 4660786
Bengal Coast South Asian Upscale $$ ü ü s Dallas
Bhatia Mart Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Plano
Bheemas Indian Cuisine Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Irving
Bollywood Bar & Grill Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Dallas
Bombay Bistro Indian Casual $$ ü ü s Fort Worth
Bombay Chinese Indochinese Casual $$ ü ü ss Richardson 972-808-9900
Bombay Grill Indian Dressy $$ ü ü ss Fort Worth
Bombay Sizzler Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Irving 972 255 5400
Bombay Sweets Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Irving 214 441 2125
Bukhara Grille Indo-Pak Casual $$ ü ü ss Richardson
Chat Corner Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Richardson
Chaat Cafe Indian fast food Casual $$ ü ü ss Dallas
Chameli Restaurant Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Richardson
Chettinad Palace South Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Plano
Cindi’s Bakery Casual $$ ü ü s Dallas/ Carrollton 972 248 0608
Clay Pit Indian Upscale $$ ü ü ss Addison
Curry’s Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Irving
Delhi Palace Indian Upscale $$ ü ü ss Dallas
Dunes Indo/Pak/Med Casual $ ü ü ss Irving
Flavors Indian Upscale $$ ü ü s Addison
Goga Sweets Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Carrolton
Gopal Gujarati Casual $ ü ü s Richardson
Grand Cafe American Casual $ ü ü s Richardson
Grill ‘N’ Wrap Indo/Pak/Med Casual $$ ü ü s Fort Worth
Haveli Indo/Pak Dressy $$ ü ü ü ss Irving
Hot Breads Continental Casual $ ü ü s Richardson/ Irving
Jasmine Cafe Middleastern Dressy $$ ü ü s Richardson
India House Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Euless
India Palace Indian Upscale $$ ü ü ü s Dallas 972 392 0190
Indian Food Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Irving
Indiya Fusion Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Irving
India Garden Indian Casual $$ ü ü s Garland
India House Indian Casual $$ ü ü s Frisco
Kababish Pakistani Casual $$ ü ü ss Bedford
Kalachandji Fusion Casual $$ ü ü s Dallas
Kathmandu Kitchen Indian/Nepali Casual $$ ü ü ss Irving
Kashmir Kashimiri Casual $ ü ü s Euless
Kokila Indian Casual $ ü ü ü ss Lewisville
Kebab ‘n Kurry Indian Dressy $$ ü ü s Richardson
Madras Pavilion South Indian Casual $ ü ü ü ss Richardson
Maharaj Restaurant Indian Dressy $ ü ü ss Dallas
Malti Veg cuisine Indian Casual $$ ü ü s Lewisville
Manna Restaurant Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Plano
Masala Diner Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Irving
Masala Wok Indo/chinese Casual $$ ü ü ss Irving 972 644 9000
Mayuri Indian Dressy $$ ü ü ss Irving
Noodle Wave Vietnamese Dressy $ ü ü s Richardson
Our Place Indian Casual $$ ü ü ü ss Irving
Pasand Indian Dressy $$ ü ü ü ss Richardson/Irving
Passage to India Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Plano 7750 McArthur Blvd, Suite 195,
Pizza 2 Go American Casual $ ü ü s Carrollton
Punjabi Dhaba Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Richardson
Irving Tel: 972-432-2427
Ramallah Restaurant Mediterranean Casual $$ ü ü s Richardson
Rice 1 Roll Indian Casual $ ü ü ss Irving
Roma Palace Indian Dressy $$ ü ü ü ss Garland 972 235 4300
Roti Grill Indo//Pak Dressy $$ ü ü ss Dallas/McKinney
Ruchi Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Lewisville
Royal Sweets Fast food Casual $ ü ü ss Dallas/ Plano 215 521 3655
Saffron House Indian Dressy $ ü ü s Addison 972 239 1800
Shammy’s Middle eastern Casual $$ ü ü s Dallas
Shish Kabob Middle eastern Casual $ ü ü s Irving
Silver Spoon Pakistani Causal $ ü ü ss Richardson
Sitar Indian Dressy $$ ü ü ss Plano
Shandiz Indo-Pak Casual $$ ü ü ü ss Plano 972 943 8885
Swadeshi Indian Casual $ ü ü ü ss Irving 972 514 1086
Star India Indian Casual $ ü ü s Arlington
Star Meat & Cafe Indo-Pak Casual $$ ü ü ss Plano
Tabla Indian Bistro Indian Upscale $$ ü ü s Irving
Taj Mahal Indian Upscale $$ ü ü ss Dallas
Taj Chaat Indian Casual $ ü ü s Irving
Tandoor Grill Indo/pak Casual $ ü ü s Plano 469-241-0449
Taste of India Indian Dressy $ ü ü ss Plano
Taste of Pakistan Pakistani Casual $ ü ü ss Euless
Tawa Grill Indo/Pak Casual $ ü ü ss Dallas
Temptations Indo/Pak Causal $ ü ü ü s Irving
Tharas South Indian Dressy $ ü ü ss Irving
Udipi Cafe South Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Richardson
Vegi Thali Indian Casual $$ ü ü ss Carrollton
Wok of Fame Indo chinese Dressy $ ü ü ü ss Garland
Zyka Hyderabadi Casual $ ü ü ss Richardson
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Advertiser’s Index
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AA Passport Services 65 Interiors by Decorating Den 4
Aahar Indian Restaurant 81 Jacob Fakheri Photography 5
Affair to Remember 104 Marvin Visa Law 66
Anokhi 31 Masala Bowl 13/35
Ashima’s Salon 61 Mathur Law Offices 18
Ash Chiropractic Clinic 84 Mehnaz (mehnaz.ca) 7
Asian Photography 15 Nishi Enterprise 82
Aston Woods 18 Our Place Restaurant 58
ATM 30 Profit security LLC 63
BBQ Tonite 76 Raas All Star Competition 69
Bombay Chinese 32 Radio Salaam Namaste 108
Bombay Photography 78 Red India Bistro Lounge 9
Bombay Sizzler 102 Sanober’s Mehndi Creations 61
Boomerang’s Party & Play 33 Signature Diamonds 47
Chamonix II 53 Sign-a-rama 80
Choice Mobile 23 Silk Threads 46
Cindi’s NY Delicatessen 20 Spice Inn 19
Credit card processing 51 Spice Rack 12
Dream Home Mortgage 2 Subzi Mandi/ Roma Palace & Bar 107
Eagle Martial Arts 52 Swadeshi Indian Cuisine 88
Elegant Affair 8 Swami Krsna 67
Expressions by Rani 46 Taj Grocers 25
Galleria Wireless 83 Texas Oncology 18
Govind-ji’s Jewellers 3, 45-46 The Saffron House 75
Granite World 106 Need Cash 54
Granite Inc 29 United Central Bank 101
Holi Event 10 Unlimited India Calling 69
India Bazaar Plano 86 Urgent Care Clinic of Plano 33
India Video & Audio 92 UT DALLAS 64
Indo-Pak and India Imports Supermarket 70 Vinod Kumar Credit Card processing 34
India Bazaar 66
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