national book
Give Me A Huggi
Malati Srinivasan and Geetha Rao’s The Udupi Kitchen debunks the ‘Udupi’ concept of food we have, thanks to the restaurant chain. The duo lay out family recipes and magic tips, as they unravel the Madhwa Brahmins’ vegetarian food habits from Udupi, a coastal town in Karnataka. Split into 12 sections, The Udupi Kitchen ranges from spice powders to salads, chutneys, savoury snacks and desserts, along with elaborate recipes of favourites like Vangi Bhat, Huggi, Bisi Bele Hulianna, Modaka.... With the traditional ways of Malati, who treasured the recipes handed down to her, and the modern techniques of Geetha, for whom cooking was a necessity to satisfy the craving for home food, the book is a perfect recipe for modern cooks looking for homely roots. Rs 495.
culture vulture
Harper Lee
Who The American novelist who shot to fame with her 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning To Kill a Mockingbird is back after 55 years with an unpublished novel, Go Set a Watchman.
Why The book is believed to be the first draft of Mockingbird, which was later made into a film and won four Oscars, with Gregory Peck bagging the best actor award for his portrayal of Atticus Finch. Lee’s new novel, one she hid for years, believing it would only be a step down from the celebrated Mockingbird, was discovered by her lawyer and has already set the record for being the most pre-ordered book of all time for HarperCollins.
how to
Have a perfumed pad
One of the top reasons for a foul smelling room is stale air. Open the windows and leave the fan running for a few minutes everyday. Another good hack is to rub lemon peels on light bulbs. When switched on, the oil heats up, leaving a nice smell. Baking soda is a miracle cleaner. If you have carpets, spread some baking soda before vacuuming. Finally, add fresh flowers like jasmine and rose to your daily routine.
Mind
An old man goes to a bank with a check of $200 and tells the cashier, “Give me some one-dollar bills, ten times as many twos and the balance in fives!” How will the cashier pay him?
Answer He must give 5 one-dollar bills, 50 two-dollar bills and 19 five-dollar bills.
DELHI ART
Empire of Dreams
Krishen Khanna has turned 90, a collection of the artist’s famous works are on display. Known for his Maurya empire mural Procession of Life, Khanna’s canvases sing of figures that are full of a certain eclat, even when placed in the most humdrum settings. The Faisalabad-born self-taught artist is known for his grace and restraint while telling tales set in familiar thresholds. Till July 31, Dhoomimal Art Centre
mumbai THEATRE
Show, Not Tell
Bringing a rare treat of silent acting is No Words to Say, a compilation of famous mime acts. On display in the two-men-one-woman show are three enthralling tales: a date with a woman who is missing a tooth and a man who is charming, in his own quirky way; a tug of war for a job; and a horror comedy about an really evil ghost who refuses to rest in peace. The silence is eloquent. July 26, The Hive: Khar West
