4 must catch events this weekend in Delhi

30 April,2010 07:48 AM IST |   |  The Guide Team

Yoga on a wheelchair The only disability in life is a bad attitude. Come what may, some put up a wall of courage and keep limitations at bay


Yoga on a wheelchair
The only disability in life is a bad attitude. Come what may, some put up a wall of courage and keep limitations at bay.u00a0An ensemble of physicallyu00a0 challenged artistes come together to perform at Shipra mall's fifth anniversary today. Join in and salute their spirit.

Wheel power
The evening includes acts like yoga, Sufi dance and Bharatanatyam, all on wheels. This apart, there will be a sword fight: martial arts on wheels, too. A group of 25 disabled artistes from Abilities Unlimited, all in the age group of 16-25,u00a0u00a0 will perform nine acts in all. "All the artistes have been training for as long as 10- 15 years and are professionals. In fact, a few of the acts, like the sequence called Thang Ta from Manipur, are such that even the physically capable will not be able to perform them. This apart, a special light and sound effect will ensure a visually spectacular show," signs off Guruji Pasha, founder and secretary, Abilities unlimited.
When: Today, 6.30 pm onwards
Where: Shipra Mall, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad


Play by the pool
How about getting on a beachside in the capital itself? Catch the Aqua pool volleys, where you can experience the thrill of Goa right here in Delhi. Divide yourself into teams and get on with a game of water volleyball. After the match, there is an array of summer cocktails to keep you high. Not to forget, the free flowing rum and fruit juicesu00a0-- lime, papaya, mango, guava, watermelon or coconut, for teetotalers. This apart, chefs at live barbeque and grill, live counters, fresh salads and cut fruit platters will serve you a variety of gourmet delicacies. As the evening progresses, the party continues with a live performance by the resident DJ with house music and loads of masti.
At: Aqua, The Park
When:u00a0 Sunday, 3 pm to 6 pm
Price: Rs 3,000 (for two)


Buy the way
That increment, big or small, deserves celebration. Be part of the four-day shopping fiesta showcasing works by Bina Ramani, Ratan Textiles, Kanika Suri (yoga and pilates products), Aesthetics India (fun travel accessories), Herve Vital (mosaic art), Sandeep Biswas (apparel) and a spring summer line by Harris Pontikis. You can also pick new collections by SAS design, TAAN, Purple Jungle, Kanhai and Morepunk by Sabrina. Also, relish Rachana's eclectic menu that represents the best of Mediterranean and select southern American cuisine, with an added promise of cultural repertoires unfolding from time to time. The summer menu offers salads with low fat dressings, toasted sandwiches with fries. You can choose from grills, stews, grilled Mediterranean chicken, chicken steak with barbeque sauce, homemade ravioli and tagliatelle, pot roast of lamb with paprika. The vegetarians can opt for ricotta crepes, aubergine, parmigiana au gratin, mushroom porcini tri colore, classic mince meat lasagne.
Zaffiro@Zaza
At: 25-26, Community Centre, Zamrudpur
When: Today to May 3, Noon to 10 pm
Call: 29235076, 29245076


Shabana Azmi in a psychological thriller
Trust actress Shabana Azmi to try out something different every time. Now, she comes with a play that exposes the fa ade that most of usu00a0 live with, in today's world.u00a0 Broken Images is a psychological thriller that rips the mask off a celebrity. The 21st century is the age of the electronic image. From every corner of our world, electronic images fling themselves at us, entertaining, educating, enticing and offering us a virtual world. The play, directed by Alyque Padamsee, is the story of Manjula Sharma, who is not a very successful Hindi short-story writer. She suddenly becomes wealthy and internationally famous by writing a best-seller in English.u00a0 The question haunting Manjula is, whether in opting for the global audience, she has betrayed her own language and identity.u00a0
When:
Tomorrow: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
May 2: Epicentre, Sector 44, Gurgaon
Timings: 6.30 and 8.30 pm
Ticket prices: Rs 100 onwards

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