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14 ht city New Delhi, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 lifestyle W ant to flaunt T-shirts with some cool designs? Scopial, a community-based company’s new collection has styles of renowned graphic designers from US, Brazil, Singapore, Argentina, and Malaysia. The ideas submitted by designers are rated by the community and the ones with the best response are made available for sale. The winning designers are rewarded R20,000, which is highest for a design in Asia. You can order one for yourself at R599. from www.scopial.com. HTC HOT CREATIVE TEES C ricket fever is at its all time high. And if the Delhi, Mumbai or Pune teams happen to be your favourite this IPL season, you’d surely love to flaunt their team jerseys too. Adidas, that launched jerseys for the Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians and the Pune Warriors, is now offering the same on sale at their Sports Performance Centres across the country. Designed by Shantanu & Nikhil, with a special cooling technology that allows ventilation. Priced at R599 to R2099, you can even get your name and lucky number printed on it. HTC SPORTY SPIRIT S outh Korea’s LG Electronics has unveiled a smart fridge that tells users what is in their fridge, where it is and when its sell- by date expires. The information is available via smartphones or tablets, and can be accessed from a grocery store or restaurant. LG boasts the machine that costs about $3,296, can suggest healthy recipes based on what foods are currently available. AFP A FRIDGE THAT CAN SUGGEST RECIPES FASHION FASHION A pple, Amazon and Google are battling for control of new digital media platforms allowing access to music and videos. While Amazon.com Inc launched a music locker service earlier in April, Apple Inc has completed work on its online music storage service and is set to launch it ahead of Google Inc. Apple’s plans will allow iTunes customers to store their songs on a remote server, and then access them from wherever they have an Internet connection. REUTERS MUSIC MELODY hot tip DO YOUR BEDROOM ON A BUDGET $ 1 Paint it up: Painting the walls in your favourite colour is the easiest way to get a great look. Bonus, it won’t pinch your pockets and yet give an instant facelift to your bedroom. You could even try painting it on your own, all it takes is a little patience and some precision. This way, not only will you save on the cost of a professional painter, but can give your personal touch to your walls. 2 Look for steals: Second hand shops and markets are a great place to shop for inexpensive side tables and small furniture pieces with character and chipped paint! On a weekend, try visiting an antique market for some rare finds. 3 Subdued Chic: White acces- sories always look chic, and bring a nice pop to any space. Pick these up from discount stores. It will give a clean and neat feel to your space. 4 All carpeted: If you want to replace the flooring, you can go for wall-to-wall carpets as they are less expensive than wood. Also, you don’t need an area rug, further keeping costs down. 5 Drape well: For drapes, you can cut down cost by doing the body of the drapery in an inexpensive, solid colour fabric and use an expensive fabric for the border. HTC (With inputs from ehow.com) GADGETS $ Zabeeh Afaque ■ [email protected] B reathtaking scenic beauty, cosmopolitan urban centres and beautiful landscapes, Canada has everything that you would expect in an ideal holiday destination. No wonder it tops the lists of most livable countries. We tell you what you shouldn’t miss, when there. TORONTO The most sought after destination for any tourist in Canada is the Niagara Falls. You can take a ferry service called Maid in the Mist or enjoy a helicopter ride above the falls from Niagara Helicopters (www.niagarahe- licopters.com). The Peller Estate Winery (www.peller. com) also is a must visit in the city. Surrounded by exotic colourful wine yards, the experience of wine tasting is something you would not want to miss. And to gift a souvenir to someone, you could go in for the Peller Estates Icewine. A visit to Toronto is not complete without visiting the CN towers, the third tallest tower in the world. Once there, do dine at the revolving 360 degrees, situated at a height of 1,815ft. OTTAWA The capital of Canada — Ottawa is the city that rapids on the Rideau River. Fairmont Château Laurier, a national historic site and now a hotel is a stunning example of old-world architecture located in the heart of the city. Almost synonymous to the city is the Tim Horton coffee chain found in 1964 in Ontario, which is known for coffee and donuts. One must take a stroll to the parliament Hill to get a taste of Canadian political infrastructure. The Parliament Buildings are home to Canada’s federal government. MONTREAL The Montreal Olympic Tower is a must visit for tourists. Built for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, the Olympic Stadium was designed by French architect Roger Taillibert. A funicular- elevator brings visitors to the top three observation floors of the Tower, giving one an aerial view of the city. QUEBEC CITY Québec City is full of history. Called a World Heritage Treasure by the UNESCO, the city is considered the cradle of French civilisation in North America. If you’re an art and nature lover, here’s where you should be. Every street has variety in architecture and colours. For those who can’t get enough of India, even when in Canada, there is Le Taj Mahal restaurant that serves its Indian specialty, India Cheetah Beer, though made locally. The Château Frontenac’s, one of the most beautiful hotels of the town, was opened in 1893 and was the first hotel in its series to be built in castle style. According to the Guinness book of records, it is “the most photographed hotel in the world.” From club-hoppers to those interested in art and history, Canada has a lot to offer ■ Direct flights from New Delhi and Mumbai would take 15 to 17 hours, depending on the flight. But there are flights available with one or two stops. Air fare varies from R33000 to R1,53000, which is dependent on the time of the flight, airways and num- ber of stops. Also, Lufthansa is a good choice if taken on 1 stop at Frankfurt where the break is for 6 hours. Booking early always helps. ■ Within the cities, cab service is very handy but only if you are in a hurry of for long distance. People generally prefer taking a bicycle or catching a bus. ■ To travel to other cities in Canada, national railways of the country is the best option due to its comfortable ride at a nominal price and easy booking. Murals at Quebec City lend a very artistic touch to the place Have India Cheetah beer (L) at The Taj Mahal Hotel in Quebec City; and Dark chocolate tower with fruits at the 360 degree restaurant VISITOR’S HANDY GUIDE A slice of Canada LACE SLAPDASH Someone call for help! Looks like designer Neeta Lulla is being attacked by some haunted lace curtains. And is that broad gold belt that we see on her, something she won at a wrestling match? The frills, lace and gold.. too many elements, too less style. DRAPE GOES DISASTROUS Wonder what surprise model Pooja Mishrab is hiding under that towel she’s got on. Now we know what Pandora felt like... in that voluminous blanket ODD JOB Looks like actor Poonam Dhillon has been making her own clothes and acces- sories out of odds and ends she found at the cloth shop. Don’t worry Poonam, we’ll hook you up with our masterji! Clothes seem to be taking our celebs as hostage this week, it seems SPIDER WOMAN Item girl Shefali Zariwala could apply for the lead role in Star Wars: Battle of the Spaced-Out Seamstress. With a dress that looks like a superhero designed it specially for her for a female lead, she could really be trying to bag a role in a super hero flick rather than attending a stylish soiree. We say skip it girl. Pronto! SHINY DISCO Uh oh. Looks like someone forgot to tell actor Debina Bonnerjee that Cinderella’s Magical Ball was last Thursday. And what’s with too shiny make- up. Was she trying to match her makeup with her dress? Revenge of the wardrobe BEWEAR By Rochelle Pinto Q I have a R15 lakh budget for an MPV for my nine- member family. It should be luxurious, have brand value, be safe and deliver good performance. Between the Toyota Innova and the Tata Aria, which is better? Monivannan Sanoj Pranesh Kumar A Unfortunately, there is no MPV that can accommodate nine passengers and hence it’s not a good idea to try and squeeze your family into one. The Innova is clearly the better option than the Aria, as it offers better quality, reliability and brand value. The Aria, though better equipped and more luxurious in many ways, doesn’t quite have the engineering finesse of the Toyota. Q I want to buy a diesel- engined hatchback for my family which comprises two elders and two children. I am unable to decide between a Maruti Swift and the Ford Figo. Since my monthly mileage is less than 1,000km, should I buy a diesel or petrol version? Avinash Pereira A Stick to a petrol option if you are driving less than 1,000km a month. The Swift is a great car to drive but it is not very spacious at the back. How- ever, with two children that shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Given its user-friendly and easy to maintain nature, Swift is the one to go for. However, bear in mind that an all- new model is being launched in July. Q I ride a Hero Honda Karizma, and wish to upgrade. I am confused between the Kawasaki Ninja 250R and Honda CBR250R. I will be using my bike for daily commuting and would prefer one that is low on mainte- nance and comfortable. AY Patil A We suggest you go in for the Honda CBR250R, a bike that provides better value for money than the Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Q My friend plans to spend about R70,000 on a new bike. Please suggest a good option considering good looks, performance and decent fuel economy. Nishit Kapoor A Yamaha’s FZ-16 makes the best all-round 150cc motorcycle available in India at that price point. We suggest your friend test ride this bike to make up his mind. Q I want to buy a bike which can give 55kpl in city riding conditions. My budget is about R55,000. It should be comfortable to ride, have good looks, provide good value for money, and be reliable too. Ankit A Go in for the Honda CB Twister which delivers excellent mileage, and has decent ride along with good overall quality. It is the best bike to buy within a R55,000 budget. What 250cc bike? Niagara falls are a breathtaking sight in Canada PHOTOS: ZABEEH AFAQUE PHOTO: ACTION TESA MORE ON THE WEB ■ For more insight into Canada and all that the country offers, log on to www.hindustantimes.com/ travelcanada A slice of Canada
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Breathtaking scenic beauty, cosmopolitan urban centres and beautiful landscapes, Canada has everything that you would expect in an ideal holiday destination. No wonder it tops the lists of most livable countries. We tell you what you shouldn’t miss, when there.
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14 htcityNew Delhi, Wednesday, April 27, 2011
lifestyle
Want to flaunt T-shirtswith some cool designs?
Scopial, a community-basedcompany’s new collection hasstyles of renowned graphicdesigners from US, Brazil,Singapore, Argentina, andMalaysia. The ideas submittedby designers are rated by thecommunity and the ones withthe best response are madeavailable for sale. The winningdesigners are rewardedR20,000, which is highestfor a design in Asia. You canorder one for yourself at R599.from www.scopial.com. HTC
HOTCREATIVE TEES
Cricket fever is at its alltime high. And if the Delhi,
Mumbai or Pune teams happento be your favourite this IPLseason, you’d surely love toflaunt their team jerseys too.Adidas, that launched jerseysfor the Delhi Daredevils,Mumbai Indians and the PuneWarriors, is now offering thesame on sale at their SportsPerformance Centres acrossthe country. Designed byShantanu & Nikhil, with aspecial cooling technologythat allows ventilation. Pricedat R599 to R2099, you caneven get your name and luckynumber printed on it. HTC
SPORTY SPIRIT
South Korea’s LG Electronics has unveiled a smart fridge thattells users what is in their fridge, where it is and when its sell-
by date expires. The information is available via smartphones ortablets, and can be accessed from a grocery store or restaurant.LG boasts the machine that costs about $3,296, can suggesthealthy recipes based on what foods are currently available. AFP
A FRIDGE THAT CAN SUGGEST RECIPES
FASHION
FASHION
Apple, Amazon and Google are battling for control of newdigital media platforms allowing access to music and videos.
While Amazon.com Inc launched a music locker service earlier inApril, Apple Inc has completed work on its online music storageservice and is set to launch it ahead of Google Inc. Apple’s planswill allow iTunes customers to store their songs on a remoteserver, and then access them from wherever they have anInternet connection. REUTERS
MUSICMELODY
hot tipDO YOUR BEDROOMON A BUDGET
1 Paint it up: Painting the wallsin your favourite colour is theeasiest way to get a great look.Bonus, it won’t pinch yourpockets and yet give an instantfacelift to your bedroom. Youcould even try painting it onyour own, all it takes is a littlepatience and some precision.This way, not only will you saveon the cost of a professionalpainter, but can give yourpersonal touch to your walls.
2 Look for steals: Second handshops andmarkets are a greatplace to shop for inexpensiveside tables and small furniturepieces with character andchipped paint! On a weekend,try visiting an antique marketfor some rare finds.
3 Subdued Chic:White acces-sories always look chic, andbring a nice pop to any space.Pick these up from discountstores. It will give a clean andneat feel to your space.
4 All carpeted: If you want toreplace the flooring, you can gofor wall-to-wall carpets as theyare less expensive than wood.Also, you don’t need an arearug, further keeping costs down.
5 Drape well: For drapes, youcan cut down cost by doingthe body of the drapery in aninexpensive, solid colourfabric and use an expensivefabric for the border.
HTC (With inputs fromehow.com)
GADGETS
Zabeeh Afaque■ [email protected]
Breathtaking scenicbeauty, cosmopolitanurban centres andbeautiful landscapes,
Canada has everything thatyou would expect in an idealholiday destination. Nowonder it tops the lists ofmost livable countries. Wetell you what you shouldn’tmiss, when there.
TORONTOThe most sought afterdestination for any tourist inCanada is the Niagara Falls.You can take a ferry servicecalled Maid in the Mist orenjoy a helicopter ride abovethe falls from NiagaraHelicopters (www.niagarahe-licopters.com). The PellerEstate Winery (www.peller.com) also is a must visit inthe city. Surrounded byexotic colourful wine yards,the experience of winetasting is something youwould not want to miss. Andto gift a souvenir to someone,you could go in for the PellerEstates Icewine.A visit to Toronto is not
complete without visiting theCN towers, the third tallest
tower in the world. Oncethere, do dine at therevolving 360 degrees,situated at a height of 1,815ft.
OTTAWAThe capital of Canada— Ottawa is the city thatrapids on the Rideau River.Fairmont Château Laurier, anational historic site and nowa hotel is a stunning exampleof old-world architecturelocated in the heart of thecity. Almost synonymous tothe city is the Tim Hortoncoffee chain found in 1964 in
Ontario, which is known forcoffee and donuts. One musttake a stroll to the parliamentHill to get a taste of Canadianpolitical infrastructure. TheParliament Buildings arehome to Canada’s federalgovernment.
MONTREALThe Montreal Olympic Toweris a must visit for tourists.Built for the 1976 SummerOlympic Games, the OlympicStadium was designed byFrench architect RogerTaillibert. A funicular-
elevator brings visitors to thetop three observation floorsof the Tower, giving one anaerial view of the city.
QUEBEC CITYQuébec City is full of history.Called a World HeritageTreasure by the UNESCO,the city is considered thecradle of French civilisationin North America. If you’rean art and nature lover,here’s where you should be.Every street has variety inarchitecture and colours.For those who can’t get
enough of India, even whenin Canada, there is Le TajMahal restaurant thatserves its Indian specialty,India Cheetah Beer, thoughmade locally. The ChâteauFrontenac’s, one of the mostbeautiful hotels of the town,was opened in 1893 and wasthe first hotel in its seriesto be built in castle style.According to the Guinnessbook of records, it is “themost photographed hotel inthe world.”
Fromclub-hoppers to those interested in art and history, Canada has a lot to offer
■ Direct flights from NewDelhi and Mumbai would take15 to 17 hours, dependingon the flight. But there areflights available with one ortwo stops. Air fare varies fromR33000 to R1,53000, whichis dependent on the time ofthe flight, airways and num-ber of stops. Also, Lufthansais a good choice if taken on 1stop at Frankfurt where thebreak is for 6 hours. Bookingearly always helps.
■ Within the cities, cabservice is very handy butonly if you are in a hurry offor long distance. Peoplegenerally prefer taking abicycle or catching a bus.
■ To travel to other cities inCanada, national railways ofthe country is the best optiondue to its comfortable ride ata nominal price and easybooking.
Murals at Quebec City lend a very artistic touch to the placeHave India Cheetah beer (L) at The Taj Mahal Hotel in Quebec City;and Dark chocolate tower with fruits at the 360 degree restaurant
VISITOR’SHANDY GUIDE
A sliceof Canada
LACE SLAPDASHSomeone call for help! Lookslike designer Neeta Lulla isbeing attacked by somehaunted lace curtains. Andis that broad gold belt that wesee on her, something shewon at a wrestling match?The frills, lace and gold.. toomany elements, too less style.
DRAPE GOESDISASTROUSWonder whatsurprise model PoojaMishrab is hidingunder that towelshe’s got on. Now weknow what Pandorafelt like... in thatvoluminous blanket
ODD JOBLooks like actor
Poonam Dhillon hasbeen making her ownclothes and acces-
sories out of odds andends she found at the
cloth shop. Don’t worryPoonam, we’ll hook
you up withour masterji!
Clothes seem tobe taking ourcelebs ashostage thisweek, it seems
SPIDER WOMANItem girl Shefali Zariwala could applyfor the lead role in Star Wars: Battle ofthe Spaced-Out Seamstress. With adress that looks like a superherodesigned it specially for her for afemale lead, she could really be tryingto bag a role in a super hero flick ratherthan attending a stylish soiree. We sayskip it girl. Pronto!
SHINY DISCOUh oh. Looks likesomeone forgot totell actor DebinaBonnerjee thatCinderella’s MagicalBall was lastThursday. And what’swith too shiny make-up. Was she trying tomatch her makeupwith her dress?
Revengeof thewardrobeBEWEARBy Rochelle Pinto
QI have a R15 lakh budgetfor an MPV for my nine-
member family. It should beluxurious, have brand value,be safe and deliver goodperformance. Between theToyota Innova and the TataAria, which is better?
Monivannan SanojPranesh Kumar
AUnfortunately, thereis no MPV that can
accommodate ninepassengers and henceit’s not a good idea to tryand squeeze your familyinto one. The Innova isclearly the better optionthan the Aria, as it offersbetter quality, reliabilityand brand value. The Aria,though better equippedand more luxurious inmany ways, doesn’t quitehave the engineeringfinesse of the Toyota.
QI want to buy a diesel-engined hatchback for
my family which comprisestwo elders and two children. Iam unable to decide betweena Maruti Swift and the FordFigo. Since my monthlymileage is less than 1,000km,should I buy a diesel or petrolversion?
Avinash Pereira
AStick to a petrol optionif you are driving less
than 1,000km a month.The Swift is a great carto drive but it is not veryspacious at the back. How-ever, with two childrenthat shouldn’t be too muchof an issue. Given itsuser-friendly and easy tomaintain nature, Swift isthe one to go for. However,bear in mind that an all-
new model is beinglaunched in July.
QI ride a Hero HondaKarizma, and wish to
upgrade. I am confusedbetween the Kawasaki Ninja250R and Honda CBR250R. Iwill be using my bike for dailycommuting and would preferone that is low on mainte-nance and comfortable.
AY Patil
AWe suggest you goin for the Honda
CBR250R, a bike thatprovides better value formoney than the KawasakiNinja 250R.
QMy friend plans tospend about R70,000 on
a new bike. Please suggest agood option considering goodlooks, performance anddecent fuel economy.
Nishit Kapoor
AYamaha’s FZ-16 makesthe best all-round
150cc motorcycle availablein India at that price point.We suggest your friendtest ride this bike to makeup his mind.
QI want to buy a bikewhich can give 55kpl in
city riding conditions. Mybudget is about R55,000. Itshould be comfortable to ride,have good looks, provide goodvalue for money, and bereliable too.
Ankit
AGo in for the HondaCB Twister which
delivers excellent mileage,and has decent ride alongwith good overall quality.It is the best bike to buywithin a R55,000 budget.
What 250cc bike?
Niagara falls area breathtakingsight in Canada
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