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Shadyantra- The Perfect Plot (Hindi play) 11 July 2009

2009-07-08T23:03:00.001-07:00

Venue: Karnataka Sangh Hall, Near Road Station, CHM Marg, Matunga (West) Mumbai

Date: 11 July 2009

Time: 7.00 pm

Cast and Crew: Ranveer Kumar, Vipin Pandey, Shivam Rao, Kuldeep Sharma, Manuj Walia, Malhaar Rathod, Bhavesh Joshi, Ravinder Singh Chauhan, Reema Tavde

Director: Guruvesh Pandit

Play Synopsis: Shadyantra- the Perfect Plot is an intensely menacing and entertaining ode to power and conspiracy-mongering that is disturbingly rampant in these present times. The play has a dynamic storyline with intricate characters in the local prison, some thrilling flashbacks and animatedly follows a plot of complex conspiracies, murders and deception. The director has tossed in some intense dosages of political malfeasance and conspiratorial group of plotters ravenous for money and power. The play with its strong undercurrent of suspicious murkiness manages to strike the ‘just right’ balance of being disturbingly subversive, intensely disconcerting, and yet richly enjoyable.

For ticket booking, contact on 9870009940 and 9819496867. Tickets also available at:
Karnatak Sangh Hall, Dr.M.Vishveshwarayya Smarak Mandir, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Opp: T.II Kataria Marg Near Matunga Road Station (West) Mumbai

Rhythm House , 40, K. Dubash Marg (Rampart Row), Fort, Mumbai

Ravindra Natya Mandir - Mini Theatre Near Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Next To ICICI Bank, Prabhadevi

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Borivali ticket

2009-07-08T22:34:00.000-07:00

This is the ticket for entering the national park for an individual (car/ bike is extra) 20 Rupess .

New Tourist ticket for local mumbai trains

2009-07-08T22:32:00.000-07:00

New tickets for 170 Rupees to be used in local trains for 1 to 3 to 5 days from anywhere to anywhere. Locals can also buy these tickets and they say they can also home deliver it by dialling 159 and option 1 (not tried it yet)

Usal in Mumbai

2009-07-08T20:37:00.000-07:00

usal, a spicy curry of sprouted beans

Usal/Oosal (ऊसळ) is Maharastrian delicacy with any of beans like Matki, Moong or Waal etc. Generally the beans are soaked in water and allowed to sprout. The sprouted beans are stir fried along with onions, oil & spices gravy and curry leaves
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usal

I found hotel ramdev located at borivali east opposite Sanjay gandhi national park to have Usal for 15 Rupess. Misal 20 rupees

Hotel Shree Ramdev
Address:
Cosmos Park
Ground Floor
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Borivali East
Mumbai -400066
Landmark: Opposite National Park Gate
Phone: 022-28933579, 022-28945452

If you know other restaurants /hotels in mumbai which server usal please list them here

Recipes
http://www.tarladalal.com/recipe.asp?id=2842
http://www.indianfoodforever.com/indian-breakfast/pav-usal.html

Library for german lovers at Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai

2009-07-08T19:34:00.001-07:00

Membership:
The registration starts from 12 May 2009 for the general public. There is no charge for using materials within the library. However, to borrow media one needs the membership of the Library. For registration one has to submit the duly filled registration form and provide valid proof of address (e.g. driving licence, voter ID, passport etc.) The registration form is also available online. The annual membership fee is 700 INR per year.

Opening Hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday and 11.00 am - 6.00 pm
Wednesday
Thursday and 13.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Friday
Saturday 11.00 am – 6.00 pm

Address:
Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
K. Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda,
Mumbai 400 001
Contact details:
Tel.: + 91 22 22027542 – 112/118
Fax: + 91 22 22873826
library@mumbai.goethe.org

The Vodafone Crossword Book Awards

2009-07-08T18:06:00.000-07:00

Who are your favourites for the Vodafone Crossword Book Awards this year?

We have an unofficial poll up.

Go to http://www.facebook.com/Caferati?v=box_3

There are three questions, one for each category. You can only choose one in each category, and you can only vote once.

Mumbai photographers club Weekend shoot : Workshop by Babul Bhatt 12 JULY 2009

2009-07-08T18:04:00.000-07:00

Host: Mumbai Weekend Shoot (MWS)
Start Time: Sunday, July 12 at 4:30pm
End Time: Sunday, July 12 at 6:30pm
Where: Canon Lounge, Atria Mall

Guys.... here we are............

Beating the rains with a brand new weekend!!!! A workshop on the cards...... covering all you ever wanted to know about..... White balance.... reading histograms..... composition rules...... light and colours.......... and the EXPOSURE!!!

We have ace photographer Babul Bhatt, speaking on all of the above and lil tit bits on what- how - when of post processing!!!!

at the Canon lounge, Atria Mall

on the 12th of July, 4:30 - 6:30

Late mat ho jaana!!!

since we have only a limited number of seats, i would request all of ya to confirm your presence on this thread.

Lucky: 9819319090
Vishhh: 9867813228
http://www.flickr.com/groups/mumbaiweekendshoot/

Rain Drop Festival-Dances of India on 11th & 12th July 2009

2009-07-08T00:36:00.001-07:00

Samved presents Rain Drop Festival-Dances of India on 11th & 12th July.There will be different dances each day.

The will be perfomances on Kathak,Mohini Attam,Oddisi,Kuchipudi,Bharat Natyam & Manipuri form of dances,by well known artists.

Time 6.30pm sharp

Venue:S.p Jain Institute of Management Auditorium,
Bhavans cultural centre,J.P.road,Andheri(west)

The programmes are free.However entry may be denied if auditorium gets full.Those intrested may reach by 6.15 to get the entry.
http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=1906&post=3321606

screening and discussion of the documentary film Who am I? directed by Ms. Rita Banerji

2009-07-07T17:43:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

You are cordially invited to a screening and discussion of the
documentary film :"Who am I? directed by Ms. Rita Banerji of Dusty foot
Delhi (A Green Oscar Winner)

A film that follows the rising concern for recognition of identities of
members of Non Pastoral nomadic communities who were traditionally
labeled criminals by the historical 1871 Act. They are not only fighting
against historical injustice but also struggling for social and more
importantly legal recognition of their identities as a citizen of this
country.

The screening of the film will be followed by a discussion with the
activist.

When: 13th July 2009, Time: 3 p.m.

Where: CED (Centre for Education & Documentation)

What: Who am I?" a documentary film on identity issues of non pastoral
nomadic indian tribes

Please RSVP to : Jacintha Menezes jacintha@doccentre.
net or call at 22020019.

Directions: 3, Suleman Chambers
4, Battery Street
Behind Regal Cinema
Colaba, Mumbai 400 001

Looking forward to the confirmation of your presence.

Thanking You,
Jacintha Menezes
CED

A Short Film called 'THE JOB'

2009-07-05T05:05:00.001-07:00

Hey guys,
Even as monsoons finally bless Bombay city and we're all set for a wet SHAMIANA this Wednesday, here's a 3 minute short that's sure to make you smile :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQw5ZruSsTU&feature=related

Do write in to let us know your feedbk and if there's any film you'd like to suggest!

Cheers and see you on Wednesday...

Cyrus F. Dastur
(Founder, SHAMIANA)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19747943933&ref=ts

cool cabs in bandra west

2009-07-04T06:16:00.000-07:00

Bombay Cool Cab Services
Mr Akhlaque Khan
+(91)-9323261692, 9869079699
Khar, Mumbai - 400052

Mr Abdul Khan
+(91)-9821331867, 9820373309
Bandra W, Mumbai - 400050

Mr Tiwari
+(91)-(22)-61428406
Near Bandra Talab

beware!! some of guys charge 300% above the normal rate.

meru was charging 120 from bandra to dadar and these some guy quoted 400 Rupees

Shadyantra-The Perfect Plot (Hindi play) 11 July 2009

2009-07-04T05:57:00.001-07:00

Name: Shadyantra- The Perfect Plot (Hindi play)

Venue: Karnataka Sangh Hall, Near Road Station, CHM Marg, Matunga (West) Mumbai

Date: 11 July 2009

Time: 7.00 pm

Cast and Crew: Ranveer Kumar, Vipin Pandey, Shivam Rao, Kuldeep Sharma, Manuj Walia, Malhaar Rathod, Bhavesh Joshi, Ravinder Singh Chauhan, Reema Tavde

Director: Guruvesh Pandit

Play Synopsis: Shadyantra- the Perfect Plot is an intensely menacing and entertaining ode to power and conspiracy-mongering that is disturbingly rampant in these present times. The play has a dynamic storyline with intricate characters in the local prison, some thrilling flashbacks and animatedly follows a plot of complex conspiracies, murders and deception. The director has tossed in some intense dosages of political malfeasance and conspiratorial group of plotters ravenous for money and power. The play with its strong undercurrent of suspicious murkiness manages to strike the ‘just right’ balance of being disturbingly subversive, intensely disconcerting, and yet richly enjoyable.

For ticket booking, contact on 9870009940 and 9819496867. Tickets also available at the venue from 4th July 2009 for Rs.150 and Rs.125
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112141297776

GOLDEN JUBILEE St Thomas Mar Thoma Syrian Church

2009-07-04T03:09:00.001-07:00

Santa Cruz (West), Mumbai

GOLDEN JUBILEE
1960-2010

Our parish’s Golden Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated on April 5th, 2009 by our Diocesan Bishop, His Grace the Rt Rev Dr Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa. The valediction of the Jubilee will be benedicted by the Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan.

As part of the celebrations, we are organizing:
• Reunion of our former Members
• Exhibition of Photographs
Date: Sunday, 27th December, 2009.
Venue: St Thomas MTSC, Bombay, Santa Cruz (W).

His Beatitude the Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan
will grace the occasion as chief celebrant of the Holy Communion and as chief guest.

• All former members of the parish, now residing elsewhere, are, hereby, cordially invited to the reunion.
• Kindly do confirm your participation by post, e-mail or telephone.
• Former members in possession of vintage frames of our parish and its history are, herby, kindly requested to forward these to the exhibition. These will be duly returned to you thereafter.
• A book on the Immigrant Mar Thoma Community in Mumbai is also slated for publication and release during the Jubilee. Any former member willing to offer valid facts towards this venture may kindly contact the undersigned.

With hopes to cherish and enliven the warmth of fond memories together.

The Rev M. J. Joseph The Rev. Roji Mathews Abraham Mr. T. M. Mammen
Vicar Assistant Vicar Convenor (Reunion Sub-committee)

For Further Details Contact:
St Thomas Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Bombay
6, Chapel Lane , Santa Cruz (W)
Mumbai - 400 054
Tel: 022 - 2600 2131, 3291 3789
www.santacruzmarthomachurch.com
revmjjoseph @gmail.com / Rojiachen @in.com

The SHAMIANA Line up for 8th July !

2009-07-03T07:46:00.001-07:00

Hey!
It's just about a month since we had our First Anniv. celebrations but the party is far from over!
The July edition of SHAMIANA Shorts - our Newsletter - gives you a peek into some big upcoming short film festivals, Manisha Koirala's growing affair with this new medium, a debate on the need for starpower in shorts, dope on our Movie Banao Contest and much more!

Be there on the 8th of July as we release the July edition and announce the launch of SHAMIANA in Goregaon !!

Cheers,
Cyrus F. Dastur
(Founder, SHAMIANA)

1) THE SHARPENER AND THE KID
A touching tale of a father, his son and the son’s bicycle.

Dir: Krishnan Nallappa
Dur: 3 mins
Country: India

2) LIFE CYCLE
A beautiful film that draws a parallel between life and a cycle.

Dir: Ali Asgar & Ashutosh Trivedi
Dur: 2 mins
Country: India

3) CHHOTE SE PANKH
A cute film that brings forward the views of children having different lifestyles.

Dir: Samarth Garg & Divya Prakash Dubey
Dur: 2 mins
Country: India

4) AAJA MERI CYCLE PE BAITH JAA
A small tale about a daughter’s fight for her mother’s esteem!

Dir: Shivam Sharma
Dur: 2 mins
Country: India

* The above 4 shorts are award winning entries of the SHAMIANA-Bicycle Projects shorts

5) JHARIA
A spine-chilling documentary about the fires have been burning in the coal mines of Jharkhand for the last 100 years!

Dir: Priya, Swedha, Khyati, Resha
Dur: 13 mins
Country: India

6) REHMAN
A heart wrenching tale about a grave digger who succumbs to the same casualty he’s been silently hoping for professional gains!

Dir: Abhishek Jain
Dur: 7 mins
Country: India

7) SILENCER
Two hit men, interesting conversations and some thought bubbles! Couldn’t get funnier

Dir: Frazer Bailey
Dur: 7 mins
Country: Australia

8) EAST 17_UK KING (Music Video)
A snazzy music video that sees its Indian premier at SHAMIANA.

Dur: 3 mins
Country: UK

Date: 8th July, Wednesday
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Jazz By the Bay, Marine Drive
Entry Charge: Rs. 100/-

Join 'SHAMIANA-The Short Film Club' group on Facebook and become a part of India's fastest growing short film club!!

(The order of the films screened may be different.
The line-up may be subject to change due to technical reasons.)

!! SUPPORT US TO SUPPORT GOOD CINEMA !!
A TWO PLUS PRODUCTIONS Presentation

Plays this week in mumbai

2009-07-03T07:19:00.001-07:00

	Play Name	Auditorium	Date / Time
	Brief Candle - (English)	Sophia Bhabha Hall, (Juhu)	Jul 05 at 07:00 PM
	R.K. Laxman’s Common Man - (English)	Prithvi Theatre, (Juhu)	Jul 07 & 08 at 9PM
	The Caine Mutiny Court Martial - (English)	Prithvi Theatre, (Juhu)	Jul 15 at 6PM & 9PM

	Lakeerein - (Hindi)	Prithvi Theatre, (Juhu)	Jul 04 at 6PM & 9PM
	Daayra - (Hindi)	Sathye College, Vile-Parle (E)	Jul 04 & 05 at 7PM
	Hum Suffer - (Hindi)	Prithvi Theatre, (Juhu)	Jul 05 at 6PM & 9PM

	Maare Jaavu Pele Paar - (Gujarati)	Nehru Center, Worli	Jul 05 at 03:30 PM
	Lage Raho Gujjubhai - (Gujarati)	Tejpal Hall, Grant Road	Jul 05 at 03:45 PM
	Laagi Lagni Shreenathji Ni - (Gujarati)	Zaverben Sabhagriha, Ghatkopar	Jul 05 at 03:45 PM

	Kabaddi Kabaddi - (Marathi)	Dinanath Natyagriha, Vile-Parle (E)	Jul 04 at 04:00 PM
	Prem Naam Hai Mera... - (Marathi)	Shivaji Mandir, Dadar	Jul 04 at 07:45 PM
	Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya - (Marathi)	Vishnudas Bhave Hall, New Bombay	Jul 04 at 08:30 PM
more english \| gujarati \| hindi \| marathi schedules

Furtados Artist Newsletter 1: Calling All Bands!

2009-07-03T06:19:00.001-07:00

Furtados Music has always believed in being more than just a retail store for musical instruments. We believe in support local musicians and the local scene. We often host small shows and workshops etc at our outlets whenever possible.

So you if you have a band and want a chance to perform at one of our events just send us a quick email to furtadosmusic@gmail.com with the following details.

Band Name:
City/State:
Style Of Music:
Myspace/Website:
Contact Person:
Email ID:

Send us these details and we'll have you play one of our events sometime.

We also really do want to support bands that buy their gear from us so if your band uses Furtados brands like ESP, Mapex, Pearl, Greg Bennett, Yamaha etc etc send us your band news from time to time, like if you release a new song on myspace which you recorded with your ESP guitar or if you get a big gig in your city and we'll feature you and your band in this newsletter. So just mail us on furtadosmusic@gmail.com with BAND NEWS in the subject.

Furtados Artist News:

Furtados is very proud to announce that legendary drummer Ranjit Barrot and the prodigal Gino Banks along with veteran Sivamani are all endorsees for ZILDJIAN CYMBALS so look out for them on tour this year.

Bhayanak Maut is currently recording their brand new album. Venky and Aditya played their ESP SC - 607s through a Laney VH100R with an LV412S cabinet to get a monster guitar tone on the recording. Drummer Rahul Hariharan finished tracking his drums at Blue Frog Studios on his Mapex Saturn drumkit and Vinit used his ESP B405 on the recording. Produced by Anupam Roy releasing on August 1st. Look out for this one!!

Blues Legend Rudy Wallang & Tips from Soulmate who endorse Greg Bennett guitars released Soulmates new album 'Moving On' this month through Blue Frog Records and are touring the country to promote it.

Classic Rockers Vayu fronted by Ravi Iyer our PRS endorsee have also released their debut album 'Wings Of A Dream' which is available in all Furtados outlets along with copies of 'Khooni Murga' the debut album of comedy rockers Workshop featuring ESP endorse Demonstealer and Mapex Clinician Hamza Kazi in the band.

Essential Links:
Vayu: http://www.myspace.com/myownvayu
Workshop: http://www.gimmesound.com/Workshop
Soulmate: http://www.myspace.com/soulmateshillong
Bhayanak Maut: http://www.myspace.com/bhayanakmautmusic
Gino Banks: http://www.ginobanks.com/
Ranjit Barrot: http://www.myspace.com/ranjitbarot

So bands don't forget to write in and we'll soon feature you guys!!

Cheers!
Furtados Music
www.furtadosonline.com

Some Vada Pav outlets in mumbai

2009-07-03T01:01:00.001-07:00

santosh vada pav vashi,
"PATIL VADA PAV CENTRE" Near Gandhi School government colony THANE(west)
KUNJVIHAR.....Near Thane Rlwy station(west)...
babus vadapav near parle tilak(vile-prle)
kunjvihar bandra(west)
Gajanan Vada Pav in Thane
Surbhi Opp Goregaon railway station. West side
Vishwas Just ahead of Topiwala Theat. Goregaon West.
Thakur's Vada pav!!!
dombivli(East)
Wada Pav In Dadar (west) Gokkhale Road North, opp Anugraha Hotel.
vadapaav outside capitol cinema opp Mumbai CST Station
goli cheese vadapav.its near teen petrol pump.
Shramik vada pav at VT
Shri Krishna (Chabildas) at Dadar
akash vadaav @ andheri (W)
Khidki vada pav
tilak chowk kalyan (w)
23'rd aug 09 7th anniversary of jumbo king
Josi Wada wala at Pune-Mumbai Highway and at Chandni Chock.

Amulakh's Vada Pav Amulakh Amichand School, R.A. Kidwai Road, Wadala, Mumbai

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Kunj Vihar Vada Pao, Opp Bandra West Station

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Prakash Shiv Sena Bhavan, Shivaji Park

vada pav at Shivaji Park area , next to Shivaji statue, or opposite ICICI Bank on Gokhale Road

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Ashok Wada Pav Kirti College, Off Cadel Road

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Vadapav Guy opp Mela Restaurant. adjacent to HP Petrol Pump 4-7.30 pm

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Different dosas outside Mithibai college vile parle

2009-07-02T23:37:00.000-07:00

Dilkhush Dosa
cheese mysore masala
Kerala Masala
paneer masala dosa
cheese mysore masala dosa
paneer chilly dhosa best paneer and cheese with a chinese flavour
giny dosa
chese N Onion
chinese cheese dosa
schezwaan dosa
Sada dosa
open cheese dosa
Sandwich Uttapam
pav bhaji dosa
choupsey dosa
Cheese pizza dosa
cheese paneer maggi dosa

criss cross bakes wiches and cakes

2009-07-02T23:03:00.001-07:00

fitness highway andheri and borivali

2009-07-02T23:00:00.001-07:00

Project S.T.R.I.P

2009-07-02T22:59:00.001-07:00

DPs fight to fit academy kandavali east

2009-07-02T22:57:00.000-07:00

What do you like with your vada pav?

2009-07-02T20:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the fav combinations :)

Vada Pav and chai
Vada Pav and Fanta
Vada Pav and Green Mango Chatni
vada pav and green chillies
Vada Pav and special fried-n-salted green chillies or besan-coated mirchi bajiya... and a chai .
Vada Pav and and misal
Vada Pav and nimbu pani
Vada Pav and Limbu soda.
VadaPav and Imli Ki Chutney and Black Coffee
Vada Pav and sugarcane juice
Vada Pav and garlic chutney

What is yours?

mumbai bikers ride to Lavasa on 25th July 2009

2009-07-02T11:00:00.001-07:00

Anniversary Ride III
We planned to ride to Lavasa on 25th July 2009.
and stay overnight at lavasa and come back next day.
please confirm here in the thread.

http://bombaybikers.in/discuss/topicallindex.php?cat=ride&tid=819&hist=y

Mumbai photographers weekend shoot Matunga Central 4th July 2009

2009-07-02T08:43:00.000-07:00

Subject: MWS on 4th July Saturday is at Matunga Central

MWS on 4th July 2009 Saturday is at Matunga Central

Location Matunga Central Photo Walk

Details

Matunga Central is a very interesting area with lot of places to cover.
Matunga is dominated by South Indians (especially Tamil Brahmins. Hence, it is also called "mini Madras" ). Matunga boasts of a number of South Indian style temples along with a number of street shops selling coffee and flowers which adds to the South Indian feel.

Meeting Point: Outside Matunga Central Station (EAST)

Time: 7:00 am

Phool Mkt
Vegetable Mkt
Architecture South Indian Temples

you can also cover

Don Bosco School Church (10 min walk from the station)
Five Gardens

Lastly Breakfast at One of the South India Joints

Shoot Coordinator

Riddhi (Lucky) - 9819319090
Deepa - 9819090707/ 9883924077

New Members coming for their first shoot at MWS, should get Chocolates for every one :-)