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Clicking
on www.itcsra.com could help those in awe of Indian classical music
for want of comprehension. Launched by ITC's Sangeet Research Academy,
this web portal is also a boon for those who wish to delve into the subject.
One can sample the academy's rich repository of Hindustani classical music.
The "Gharana" section is one of the strong features: instantly
access the archival treasures from 10 gharanas sung by the masters of
the past century. There is a "Know your Raga" segment which
demonstrates the frequently heard ragas, their scales and a small composition
in each. Create your own music room by tagging favourite pieces of music
while surfing and then listen to them from your "Music Room".
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Drive
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body baths with honey and rose petals. There's also an impulse shower,
chill pool, Swedish body massage room and a fully equipped gym. At New
Friends Colony, Delhi. For more information call (011) 6835070.
BOOK
Tales Of Chapels
Goa's churches are the finest Neo-Roman monuments found in Asia. Churches
in Goa, by Jose Pereira (OUP), describes some of the finest examples of
Goan architecture. Richly illustrated with photographs of church interiors,
maps and line drawings, the book will be of great value to students of
architectural history and the informed tourist. Price: Rs 395.
RESTAURANT
Master Chef
The
Wok 'N' Noodle Bar is the new Oriental cuisine restaurant offering you
irresistible options. The concept at the Bar is a stir-fry buffet, including
a spread of 27 varieties of vegetables, eight non-vegetarian stand-alones
and 11 sauces. You can walk up to the open kitchen, pick your choice of
ingredients and basically play chef. Alternatively, you could go in for
the Noodle Bar, where you pick your ingredients and have them cooked soup
style-a healthy, wholesome option. At M-74, Greater Kailash-II, Delhi;
JMD Towers, Regent Square, Gurgaon.
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