WIC India Dehradun || Center Style March 2018

MARCH 2018

WHERE ART

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INTERVIEW WITH ALOKE LAL
AND MAANAS LAL

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FROM THE
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DDN JAM - THE AMALTAS BISTRO
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MARCH DREAMS BEGIN WITH A TEACHER RANGERS POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 9th PANDIT VIDUR MALLICK
SANGEET SAMAROH
EXPERIENCES THE INSPIRERS WITH ANAND KUMAR SEASON 2
3 MARCH 2018, SATURDAY 24&25 MARCH 2018, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 30&31 MARCH 2018, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

SOLAR ENERGY-MYTH OR TRUTH WORLD CINEMA EVENING

WIC TALKS WITH FRENCH CINEMA SCREENING - ME, MYSELF AND MUM
DR. N.P. SINGH AND PRAVIN PATIL 20 MARCH 2018, TUESDAY
10 MARCH 2018, SATURDAY

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March Contents

PRESIDENT’S NOTE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Romance Returns to Where art is like Magic
the Winter Garden Exclusive Interview with
Aloke and Maanas Lal
JANUARY 2018
AT A GLANCE MARCH 2018
A Father-Son Journey COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
In Dialogue with Aloke and Maanas Lal Dreams Begin with a Teacher
The Inspirers with Anand Kumar
Paiso - How Sindhis do business
In Dialogue with Maya Bathija Solar Energy - Myth or Truth
WIC Talks with Dr. N.P. Singh and
Freedom in Mind, Faith in Words Dr. Pravin Patil
Republic Day Special - Sham-e-Adab
In Honorable Company
DINING EXPERIENCE Literature - Lokesh Ohri In
Sakana - A window to Japan Conversation with John keay
Feature - Sakana
World Cinema Afternoon
The Dehradun Connect Me, Myself and Mum
Feature - DDN JAM
9th Pandit Vidur Mallick
Truly Madly Deeply RU Sangeeth Samaroh
Feature - RU Garden
MAYA SPEAK
Top Gigs This Weekend Maya Bathija - From the Writer’s Mind
Weekend Musical Evenings
at The Secret Garden SPORTS BAR
EXPERIENCES
THE ENCHANTED PLAYROOM Love For Carrom
EXPERIENCES Feature - The Sports Bar
It’s Movie Time
Kid’s Special Movie Screening This Month at The Sports Bar
Experiences & Game Nights
The World of Wonder
Feature - The Enchanted Playroom

EDITORIAL Management Editors Photographers Advertising
Manisha Dogra Surbhi Malik Mansi Singh Manisha Dogra
Chief Editor Senior Editor Shanub Jaleel Amit Bhatia
Nazia Y. Izuddin Mansi Singh Ajay Chamoli
Chief Designer Sumit Sharma
Shanub Jaleel

PRESIDENT’S
NOTE

APRAT TNREOENDSS

Last month, I had the good fortune dealer who discovered Degas, Maecenas for the nobility of soul we
of spending quality time with Ashish Monet, Pissarro and Renoir, buying attribute to Virgil; but he isn’t blamed for
Vidyarthiji, eminent actor, Theater their work at a time when it was the selfishness and egocentricity
and film personality at WIC India ridiculed by the art establishment. that the poet possessed. The patron
Dehradun and at my home and “Without him,” said Monet, “we creates ‘literature through altruism,’
to watch his play ‘Dayashankar ki wouldn’t have survived.” The something not even the greatest
Diary’ at LBSNA Mussoorie. National Gallery has unveiled a genius can do with a pen.”- Roman Payne
new show highlighting Paul Durand-
Ashish bhai and his wife Piloo Didi, Ruel’s contribution to Impressionism. Let good sense prevail, let arts continue
both spent long hours at WIC, and to gain patrons.
were gracious to appreciate the Rachel Cooke writes about him and
work we do at WIC and the overall several others in a very interesting
ambience of WIC. Before leaving piece in the Guardian that goes by
for Bombay, Ashish bhai insisted the title ‘The ten best art patrons.’
that he and Piloo Didi wanted to
become paid members of WIC WIC has found over 1300 patrons
India Dehradun. and this number is growing day by
day. This edition is a tribute to the
That day, I learnt something five senses.
very heartfelt from the Vidyarthi
family. Ashish bhai had said to me, To all those men, women and
“Art needs patrons.” Art thrives only children who find beauty
on the generosity of its patrons. compelling, and art in their being,
Every good idea that has artistic thank you for your patronage.
potential, the ability to touch and
contribute to humanity and human Ashish bhai and Piloo Didi, thank
civilisation can only survive, develop you for reminding me of this lesson,
and progress with patronage. I have learnt from you, and I vow to
Beauty gains recognition only continue WIC’s patronage of the
through such patronage, music, arts.
dance and Theater can be
encouraged only through such We shall continue to be a space for
patronage. liberal arts.

I was deeply moved at the gesture “Of all public figures and
and at his patronage for WIC and benefactors of mankind, no one
the concept of WIC. is loved by history more than the
literary patron. Napoleon was
Claude Monet is one of my favourite just a general of forgotten battles
artists. It was therefore important to compared with the queen who paid
go to Giverny to visit his house and for Shakespeare’s meals and beer
garden to tell him how much I value in the tavern. The statesman who
that he painted what he painted. in his time freed the slaves, even
Monet is known as an impressionist. he has a few enemies in posterity,
It is said that, ‘Impressionism owes whereas the literary patron
much of its global success to the has none. We thank Gaius
efforts of Paul Durand-Ruel, the

Community JANUARY
Experiences EXPERIENCES

A FJAOTUHRENR-ESYON
WIC Talks with Aloke and Maanas Lal
By Mansi Singh

When asked about his father, half smiling and half talking, Maanas says “He has given me absolute freedom as a son”,
“I am fortunate, that I have a license to be crazy”. For Maanas, his father has always been an inspiration. His artistic
side was the one that inspired Maanas the most and made him fulfill his dreams of being a painter, a photographer

and a writer.
Apart from the eternal relationship they share, liberalism is something that holds both of them together, the freedom
to do what one yearns to do. “I don’t remember a single terrible thing he said to me”; “there is no baggage we
are carrying”, says Maanas. It is a connection of heart, between the two which is truly indefinable. It is more like
understanding the unspoken words or listening to an unsung tune. Art not only connects them emotionally but also
spiritually. There is this deep affinity between the two, the closeness that doesn’t require spoken words. In the
language of Maanas “I could always make out what he was trying to say through his works of art.” Their emotions
usually come out on canvas and this is how art is something that comes naturally to them. “Deewane Log Hai”, this is
how Maanas defines himself and his father. Both Aloke and Maanas aim to achieve happiness in life and wish to earn

their own happy space.

“ART BINDS US TOGETHER”

When asked about Maanas, with a it’s a collaborative effort. Most of
broad smile on his face, Aloke states the work of photography is infact
“I am lucky to have a son who is more collaborated. “If I would to list my
like a friend to me than a son.” He best teachers, I guess he is at the
giggles and adds “We should have top,” says Aloke. Though he cracks a
been siblings possibly.” Aloke, always joke saying “writing a matrimonial for
had a fondness towards the unique him will be a tough task”.
traits of his son. “I am glad he has his They both want to see the world with
wings, he flew, he saw the world”. His their own pair of glasses and that is
teacher, his companion and best what makes them stand out from the
friend, Maanas has always been at rest. Even their fights never last long,
his side. They both travel together in the end they both end up singing
and discuss techniques of art. There together, which is a grand finale to a
have been times when they have bad evening.
worked together on various pieces What else one can desire in
of art, when one falls short of this world than such a beautiful
imagination the other one takes it relationship not just of a father and
over. son but of two artists who believe
They often collaborate when it in going hand in hand. They are a
comes to art. A mix of their ideas has true reflection of one another. The
often led to great pieces of artwork. relationship that Aloke Lal and
Also whenever it comes to taking Maanas Lal share is no short of a
suggestions in terms of photography, legacy.

JANUARY
EXPERIENCES

ALOKE LAL & MAANAS LAL
AT WIC INDIA DEHRADUN

Community JANUARY
Experiences EXPERIENCES

DPHAOOIWSBOUSSININDEHSISS

In Dialogue with Maya Bathija

By Mansi Singh

“I have never been to this part of the world”, she smiled while talking about Dehradun and its surrounding beauty. A
very simple small town girl who belonged to Salem, Maya had never imagined of writing a book. Father being a well

thought-out money lender served no less than a backbone of industries in the small town they lived in.
“Growing up was a dinner table conversation”, she said when asked about her childhood. Having done her schooling
from Sacred Heart Girls’ Anglo Indian High School, run by Irish Nuns, even at the age of 6, she didn’t have a book to
read. “Growing up in the mountains I became an introvert, selective introvert, a person who reads, torch under the
bed.” Recalling her childhood memories about her school in the hills, she was struck by nostalgia while journeying

across Dehradun.
Talking about her grades in school she laughed while saying ’’I barely passed with 40 something in Maths”. Maya
was never good at calculations and numbers. She had a longing for books but didn’t have a single bookstore in her
town. She only got to read until the day she got a chance to work in a bookstore in a town nearby. Suddenly her life
changed as now she could read books and feel content. The very feeling of being at this bookstore induced a sense

of belonging in her. It was not her bookstore, but she still owned it.

‘’PEOPLE LIKE THE SMELL OF MONEY,
I LIKE THE SMELL OF BOOKS”

Life had been a lot topsy-turvy Further she talked about how as these two genres appeal to her.
for Maya from being thrown fascinating it was to get the VVIP Sharing her views on business books she
into business to starting her own treatment while covering life stories mentioned that business is a very
“Maya’s dialer book”. From of the Billionaires. Indeed it was a very exciting genre. Further she speaks
delivery books to people at 10% off in interesting journey for her to learn “there was time when it was
48 hours for 7 years to saying a “yes” to about some of the richest beings in mundane to read business books but
Penguin Books. Not forgetting to the world. “Money makes money” now it’s interesting”.
mention her struggle with cancer, this she says, and this is the story of the Being a free spirited writer, she
was surely a life changer. Whatev- Billionaires. considers humanity as her religion.
er way it turned out to be, “it was a When asked about her favorite Fear of failure is her only driving force.
different kind of journey” she said. writings, she mentioned about In her opinion, everybody needs to
On asking how she got to write contemporary writings. For her have goals in life, as life without goals
her book PAISO – HOW SINDHIS writing is self expression, on add- is not worth living. Being a Sindhi,
DO BUSINESS covering life of 5 ing to this she also shared that she has the wit and the grit of doing
Billionaire families, she stated ‘’people like the smell of money, I like all that she aims to do. “There is a
“everyman, who makes a lot of the smell of books”. She would soon story in every face you look at”, all
money, looks for creditability”. work on an autobiography or fiction one needs to do, is to see.

JANUARY
EXPERIENCES

MAYA BATHIJA

WIC MARCH 2018
Experiences
SCHEDULE

The
Inspirers

DATE: 3 MARCH 2018
DAY: SATURDAY
TIME: 3:00PM to 5:00PM
VENUE: SKY TERRACE, WIC INDIA DEHRADUN

SPEAKERS:

SHRI. ANAND KUMAR

Anand Kumar (born 1 January 1973) is an His life story along with his achievements
Indian mathematician and a columnist has been featured on Discovery Channel
for various national and international in the form of a documentary. Honoring
mathematical journals and magazines. his work, he was also invited by the
Best known for his Super 30 program that prestigious Massachusetts Institute of
he started in Patna, Bihar in 2002, he Technology (MIT) and Harvard University
serves as a coach to economically back- to speak on his globally acclaimed
ward students to help them crack IIT-JEE, effort to mentor students from the
the entrance examination for the Indian underprivileged sections for admission to
Institutes of Technology (IITs). By 2017, 396 IIT.
out of the 450 have made it to the IITs.

community experiences

WIC TALKS

DATE: 10 FEBRUARY 2018
DAY: SATURDAY
TIME: 3:30PM to 5:30PM
VENUE: WORLD STAGE, WIC INDIA DEHRADUN

SPEAKERS:

Dr. N.P. SINGH

Serving as the Deputy General Manager 1985. A scholar at heart, Dr. NP Singh has a
at ONGC, Dehradun at present, Dr. N.P. Ph.D. in Renewable Sources of Energy and
Singh has been working with ONGC since Solar Energy Applications.

Dr. PRAVIN PATIL

Awarded with the Young Scientist Award the Indian Institute of Technology,
for the year 2013 from Department of Roorkee. His research area is
Science and Technology (DST), New multidisciplinary which includes Finite
Delhi, Govt. of India, Dr. Pravin Patil has Element Analysis, Mechatronics amongst
received M. Tech (Machine Design) others.
and PhD (Mech. Engg.) degrees from

WIC MARCH 2018
Experiences
SCHEDULE

Community WIC WORLD
Experience Talkies CINEMA
ECxopmermiuennciteys HD EVENING

DATE: 20 MARCH 2018
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME: 5:00 PM ONWARDS
VENUE: THE SPORTS BAR,WIC INDIA DEHRADUN
FRENCH NAME: LES GARÇONS ET GUILLAUME, À TABLE!
LANGUAGE: FRENCH
SUBTITLE: ENGLISH
DURATION: 85 MINUTES
A FILM BY GUILLAUME GALLIENNE

Community CINOHOMNPOARANBLYE
Experience LOKESH OHRI

DATE: 18 FEBRUARY 2018 JOHN KEAYIN CONVERSATION WITH
DAY: SUNDAY
TIME: 4:00PM to 6:00PM
VENUE: SKY TERRACE, WIC INDIA DEHRADUN

SPEAKERS: and readers. UK-based and a full-time author
since 1973, he also wrote and presented over 100
JOHN KEAY documentaries for BBC Radios 3 and 4 from
1975-95 and has guest-lectured tour groups since
John Keay is the author of about 20 books, all 1990. He reviews on related subjects,
factual, mostly historical, and largely to do with occasionally speaks on them, and travels
Asia, exploration or Scotland. His first book stayed extensively.
in print for thirty years; many others have become
classics. His combination of meticulous research,
irreverent wit, powerful narrative and lively prose
have invariably been complimented by reviewers

LOKESH OHRI the Pilgrim Trail to Kedarnath and Suspended
Beliefs: Heritage Bridges ofU ttarakhand. He is
Lokesh Ohri has a doctorate in Anthropology founder of Virasat Arts’ and Heritage Festival. He
from the South Asia Institute, University of is also founder of the walking group, Been There
Heidelberg, Germany. He has authored well Doon That.
known books, Been There Doon That, Upper
Ganga Region: CulturalR esource Mapping, On

Community Pandit Vidur Mallick
Experience Dhrupad Academy

DATE: 30&31 MARCH 2018

DAY: FRIDAY & SATURDAY

TIME: 5:00 PM ONWARDS

VENUE: SKY TERRACE, WIC INDIA DEHRADUN

Dhrupad is accepted to be the oldest is also primarily a form of worship, in which
existing form of North Indian classical music. offerings are made to the divine through
The origin of this music is linked to the sound or nada. Dhrupad can be seen
recitation of Sama Veda, the sacred Sanskrit at different levels as a meditation, a
text. Dhrupad is said to be the oldest mantric recitation, a worship, a yoga or
surviving form of Indian Classical music and tantra based on the knowledge of the
traces its origin to the chanting of vedic nadis and chakras and also purely as a
hymns and mantras. Though a highly performing art portraying a universe of
developed classical art with a complex human emotions. The Dhrupad tradition is
and elaborate grammar and aesthetic, it invariably a major heritage of Indian culture.









Community JANUARY
Experiences EXPERIENCES

FRFAEEITDHOIMN WINOMRIDNSD
Republic Day at WIC India Dehradun
By Mansi Singh

“Bol ki lab azaad hai tere

Bol zabaan ab tak teri hai

Tera sutwan jism hai tera

Bol ke jaan ab tak teri hai”

Resounding with these invigorating lines of the
remarkable poet and author Faiz Ahmad Faiz,
Republic Day celebration at WIC was worth being
a part of. Teeming with a crowd of budding artists,
poets and orators from Dehradun, Sham-e-adab
truly turned out to be a tribute of patriotic love.
The auspicious evening was marked by the
presence of our guest speaker Dr. Mohd.
Hammad Farooqui, professor at The Doon School
Dehradun. The poetry session began with flag
hoisting and singing of the national anthem
which induced a distinct feeling of oneness and

belonging.

Community JANUARY
Experiences EXPERIENCES

SEVEN OAKS SCHOOL

ANANYA DHAWAN OSHIN

CHIEF GUEST It has rightly been said that “A pen is mightier than PRERNA THAKUR
HAMMAD FAROOQUI a sword”, this was one phrase that came to my SHIKHA CHETTRI
mind on hearing poems recited by young and
GAUTAM JHA old that evening. It was like listening to their mind
which was no less than a hurricane of emotions.
SHANAYA CHANDNA Poems of love, loss and longing based on the
lives of the Indian soldiers that laid down their
lives for the country, were the ones that made me
shudder. Powerful and stimulating were the ones
that were filled with questions unanswered, they

were the ones that left the throng wondering.

Apart from different schools, there were small
children from the AASRA TRUST who took part in
the session very enthusiastically by presenting
poems and group performances. Bands like
Parichay and The Banyan Tree played soulful
patriotic songs that made the gathering tap their
feet. Had I owned a time machine, I would have

brought these moments to halt.
Sham-e- adab was a patriotic evening that left an
indelible mark on me. If asked, what feeling it was
to be present there? The goosebumps on my skin

could easily define my sentiments.

SHOBHIT CHANDOLA

AASRA TRUST

VIKAS KALA A GATHERING OF POETS ISHA BHARADWAJ HARSH PARASHWAR







DINING

EXPERIENCES

EXPERIENCES

SATOAWKJAIANNPDAAONW

Feature By Mansi Singh

“Layer after layer, this Japanese fan is one among the is exchanged even today as an
place unfurls in front of your most attractive pieces here. ambassador of good will on
eyes. The more you try to A fascinating artifact, Japanese special occasions. Not just this,
comprehend its beauty, the more fan is believed to have invented the Japanese fans were also
indefinable it gets.” sometime in the 6th to 9th used as a form of material used
Transporting one into a world so century. Intricate work involving to write messages.
surreal, Sakana is a masterpiece thin strips of Japanese cypress If you wish to admire
of art forms. Adorning its walls is (hinoki) and thread brought the distinct charm of the
one such work of art that often together brings this decorative Japanese fan, make a visit to
grabs attention of the visitors. piece to life. Sakana, a window to Japan.
Brightly colored with beautiful A symbol of cheer, good wishes,
crimson flowers painted on it, the friendship and respect, this fan

Experiences

TDREUELPYLYMRAUDLY

Feature By Mansi Singh

“If I could freeze the time for a moment, it would have been at RU”

Nestled amidst the love of nature, every single bit of this
place calls you in. Paradise for nature lovers and chow
delights, The RU Garden seems no less than an illusion.
Being here is living a dream that lingers in your mind
forever. Feeling is what makes this place stand out from
the rest. The humming of birds, the warbling sound of the
fountain and path covered with gravel will make you
realize the true meaning of beauty.

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, RU serves
as the ultimate space to visit. Dig in your spoons in lost and
royal recipes that are meant to tantalize your taste buds
completely. Matchless as this place is, you will not be able
to find another spot like this one, anywhere in Dehradun.
Step inside this mesmerizing heaven blessed with
abundance of natural beauty, solace and serenity.

“Love at first sight” as one calls it, you will simply fall for this
place, TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY.

TCDHEOEHNRNAEDCUTN

Feature By Mansi Singh

DDNJAM, gaudy and pastoral, it’s a POP ART outlet dedicated to
the old and new icons of Dehradun City. If you haven’t visited some,
you have them all here. Barge into this spot and let your eyes wander
past the most ancient and historic, landmarks of the city. This place
is sure to make you revisit your memories of places like the Clock
Tower, Maggie Point, Malsi Deer Park and the Buddha Temple.

CLOCK TOWER

Standing tall, one of the oldest and the renowned attractions of
Dehradun city, Clock Tower was built by the British long before India
got Independence. Its first brick was laid way back in 1948 and later
it was completed in the year 1953. This landmark was inaugurated
by Lal Bahadur Shastri, a well-known freedom fighter.

The clock placed on the tower does not tick at present, but it is said
that years ago when it was built, the sound of it was such that the
person on the other end of the city could also hear it.

Did you know?
Originally the Clock Tower was named as “Balbir Tower”.

Sarojini Naidu was the woman behind laying the foundation of this
monument in the year 1948.

Clock Tower is 85m tall and features an exceptional architecture
with six faces.

The tower has a gold plate on its top with all the names of the
freedom fighters engraved on it.

Are you a first timer? Want to know more? Visit DDNJAM and
experience the Dehradun Connect

Entertainment
Experiences

TWOEPTEHKGIESINGDS

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

RAHUL GHAI

3 MARCH 2018
FOLK/COUNTRY

Played at coveted venues and places across the country, Rahul Ghai is a solo
singer and songwriter. Belonging to Chandigarh, he has been penning down
songs from the past 5 years. His genre being folk and country music, he is a
dedicated musician whose single “New Clouds” was broadcasted on MTV
INDIES.

RAHUL NETRA NEGI

9&10 MARCH 2018
FOLK / CONTEMPORARY

His soul dwells in the beauty of nature and thus his song writing comes out to
be a true reflection of his experiences with the natural world. Rahul Netra Negi
an independent singer, musician and songwriter, is the one who excels in the
art of blending folk with contemporary music.

CALVIN WUMBAYA

16&17 MARCH 2018
REGGAE / FOLK ROCK

Calvin Wumbaya is a Singer/Songwriter and Founder of the Reggae Folk
Rock band Woody Accouche Project at Delhi, India. A composer and live
performer of essentially Reggae and Folk music, his influences include Grunge,
Blues and a range of Classic and Contemporary rock music. His Debut Album,
`Jive Tribe` was launched in 2017. His Solo Repertoire includes his Acoustic
Guitar and Vocals, enhanced by the use of Harmonicas to explore his Folk and
Reggae influences.

VIVEK BADONI

23&24 MARCH 2018
URBAN-FOLK

Mathu Re is an Urban-Folk independent music initiative founded by Vivek
Badoni. With simple music and beautiful lyrics, the aim of the project is to
connect with people through the basic truth of life.

RAINER PUSCH

31 MARCH 2018
SAXOPHONIST, COMPOSER & ARRANGER

Rainer Pusch, a saxophonist, composer & arranger, he started his career in Germany. He
has also worked as a freelance musician and teacher for saxophone and improvisation
in India, Nepal & China. Rainer Pusch has worked in concerts with popular musicians
in the field of Indie Fusion music and has also performed besides many others musical
groups in a jazz context. He toured with his KARUNA Kshetra Orchestra feat. Manickam
Yogeswaran through India and worked in the Indian movie industry with A.R. Rahman,
Sundeep Showta, L.Vidhyanadan etc.



EXPERIENCES
GAME NIGHTS

PARTIES

RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES

WORLD CINEMA AFTERNOON
RANGERS POOL

EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCES
GAME NIGHTS

PARTIES

LCOAVREOFOMR
Feature By Mansi Singh

“There are many kings in the game of Carrom,
In the form of White and Black tokens lying Barren,

All moves turn by turn,
Only the one who has the capability to last

gets the queen at last”

One of the most interesting board games, Carom is a strike and pocket game
that is fun to play. A game with an Eastern origin, it is pretty similar to billiards and
table shuffleboard. Concentration and strategy are the key things that a player
should excel in. The concentration involved in hitting the right carom pawn and the

strategy of how to hit it.

In the gathering of friends and folks, it is a great game to try your hands on. Call
your gang over to our Sports Bar and enjoy this fascinating board game. Have a

bottoms-up on every right hit and take pleasure in this game.

Meet new faces that you might just end up being friends with. Sports bar is “the”
only place where you don’t need to be sober. Just be yourself no matter what.
Entertain yourself by watching a football match with your friends or while away
your time with lengthy conversations. Swig your favorite drinks or just keep on

playing carom. Insanity is the definition of fun; discover it, only at our Sports Bar.



EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCES
GAME NIGHTS

PARTIES

TTHHEISSMPOORNTTSHBAATR

DATE: 24&25 MARCH 2018
DAY: SATURDAY & SUNDAY
TIME: 5:00 PM ONWARDS
VENUE: THE SPORTS BAR, WIC INDIA DEHRADUN

COMMUNITY WIC WORLD
Experience Talkies CINEMA
ECxopmermiuennciteys HD
EVENING

DATE: 20 MARCH 2018
DAY: TUESDAY
TIME: 5:00 PM ONWARDS
VENUE: THE SPORTS BAR,WIC INDIA DEHRADUN
FRENCH NAME: LES GARÇONS ET GUILLAUME,
À TABLE!
LANGUAGE: FRENCH
SUBTITLE: ENGLISH
DURATION: 85 MINUTES
A FILM BY GUILLAUME GALLIENNE

A cheerful and inventive comic confessional about Guillaume Gallienne’s
upbringing, his relations with his mother, and his eventual embracing of
his inner heterosexual after growing up as a female-identified boy whom
everyone assumes is gay.





EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW

WMIS AHLIEGKREIECART

Interview with Aloke Lal and Maanas Lal

By Mansi Singh

It was that fine day when the rain was pattering and the sounds of the cricket in the background.
on the tinshade of that charming art gallery Steamy cups of coffee were served to us in shiny
made out of pinewood, nuzzled amidst the lush bone china cups and that is when I entered into a
greenery. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle beautiful conversation with Aloke Lal and Maanas
we sat there listening to the relentlessly chirping birds Lal on their indefinably fascinating Art Gallery.

When did you come up with your first art work?
Maanas Lal: “Technically I came up with my first professional art
work in 2005, about 12 years back. As far as creating artworks
as a child is concerned I started at the age of 4 or 5. I loved
sketching back then. My first professional work was a
photographic work and my first professional painting happened
around 2012. The serious painting began much later, it was in
2005 & 2006 that I came up with my work of photography and
held my first exhibition at the same time.”

What was your reaction to it?
Aloke Lal: “Oh! It was very interesting. As a child he used to
sketch Mickey Mouses and Donald ducks. He was very fond of
sketching these characters. He was very quick with them and
one could see that there was some talent in him. But it was very
early to comment yet was very exciting to realize about his
talent. Indeed I was very happy to see that my son was inclined
towards art.”

Are there any art works in your Art Gallery on which you both
have worked together?
Aloke Lal: “We know our areas of strengths and weaknesses, at
times when I feel there is something to be done digitally on the
computer, it is his forte and he is able to handle it better. But if
something is to do with pure painting, especially portraits, I think
I am the one doing more of work than him. Is that right Manas?”
Maanas Lal: “Yes, we often collaborate in our work, particularly
when we do things like restoration. I have a different technique.
My painting particularly is more towards impressionism and he
is gifted by realism. Mix of the two is sometimes required for
creating an art work so that it is where we come together at
times. Also whenever it comes to taking suggestions in terms of
photographs, it’s a collaborative effort. Most of our art works are
infact collaborated.”

“The you I lost in the truths I kept,
The me I lost in the lies I told.
The you I lost in the love I hid,
The me I lost in the lust I showed.
The you I lost in the me I chose,
The me I lost in the you I lost

– Maanas Lal

EXCLUSIVE
INTERVIEW

Whose Idea was it to build the Art Gallery? “The person happiest on the surface of
Maanas Lal: “I would give a lot of credit to my
mom and dad, both of them had this idea in the earth is one whose son also does
their mind from a long time. The reason behind
having an art gallery was that I was carrying out art like he did. Some of the art that I
exhibitions from place to place and it was
becoming difficult for me to travel around the might not have been able to do in my
country with all my art works. Not just logistical
problems but as I started getting more work, I life, he will do it. I will be very happy
found it more and more difficult to travel. There
needed to be a space where I could display my if one day his child also becomes an
work, a place where I could meet people who
want to collect my art or those who were eager artist.”
to come and see it. What place could be better
than home? That is how the idea of Art Gallery – Aloke Lal
came up.

How old is the Art Gallery?
Aloke Lal: The Art Gallery is one and a half years
old. In the beginning it was not like this, it by and
by improved.

Apart from photography and art, what inspired
you to get into music?
Maanas Lal: “The paternal and maternal sides of
my family are deeply into different kinds of music.
My father sings and all my uncles are into singing
or are good at playing some or the other
instrument. I always enjoyed listening to music
since I was a kid. With all such influences around
and also the opportunity to listen to music from
different eras and genres, singing happened
naturally to me. I did not make many efforts to
take interest in music. As far as my singing goes,
my father had serious doubts about my singing
abilities. When I was a young kid, he often used
to tell my mom that he will never be able to sing
a line, as back then I never used to sing well.
But my mom had faith in me, and that worked
ultimately. The first song that I ever sang was “Dil
Chahta Hai”, that is something that struck their
chord. They finally praised me that gave me the
motivation of trying my luck in terms of singing. I
picked up the guitar later in school. Now it’s been
a long time, later I also learned classical music.
It’s been a nice journey and the influences have
been many.”





THEWWOONRDLEDROF
Feature By Mansi Singh

“There are divine things more beautiful than words can tell”

Tiny fingers covered with chalk dust, scribbling random figures on the wall. One
can spend hours watching them from a distance. Gaze at the twinkle in their eyes
casted by their own world of imagination. Their thoughts you can’t hold so is their
art which is untold. Children see magic because they look for it which is not visible

to our eyes. It’s a world full of wonder and an art so divine.

This is what one gets to see at our delightful arts corner. Peek into the innate
imagination, dreaminess and curiosity of children right here. Let them be free in
expressing their love for art at this quaint corner especially meant for them. Let their
hands trace the chalk board and sense what art actually feels like. Let them be

busy in their own world.

Childhood is all about playing, discovering and believing, the imagination and
possibilities are endless. This space is the best for your child to grow. Watch children
chalk out their own stories on the black board. A sun, a cloud or a butterfly or two,

red, yellow green or blue.

EXPERIENCES

IT’S MOVIE TIME

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

3&4 MARCH 2018

Entertaining and extremely comic, this animated movie is sure to amuse young kids. This movie
based on a bestselling book series showcases friendship creativity and imagination. Watch out
for this great family movie which tells a story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George
and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly
dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

ANGRY BIRDS

10&11 MARCH 2018

A phenomenal animated movie for the lovers of angry birds, it is based on this silly and frantic
toon. This movie takes one to an island populated entirely by happy and flightless birds. In this
paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), and
the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride) have always been outsiders. Soon this island is visited by
mysterious green piggies, and these unlikely outcasts have to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Colorful as this movie is, it is sure to take you on a joy ride.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2

17&18 MARCH 2018

Extremely spirited and engaging, Hotel Transylvania 2 is an animated movie packed with utmost
fun. Featuring a vampire family, this movie is based on the concerns of the Dracula towards his
beloved grandson who is half-human and half-vampire and shows no signs of being a vampire.
Heartwarming as this movie, it will keep the kids glued to their seats.

THE CROODS

24&25 MARCH 2018

An animated comedy adventure film, The Croods is a story of a pre-historic cave family. They are
the only humans on Earth and they hardly leave their cave. Their fantastical journey of life begins
when their home is destroyed and they have to search for a new home. Watch this adrenaline
filled movie which is a must watch for your kids.

THE LORAX

31 MARCH & 1 APRIL 2018

This animated film showcases environmental messages relating to the significance of the natural
world. It features a story of a 12 year old boy who embarks upon a journey to look for the
long-extinct Truffula tree to impress the girl of his dreams. On his way he realizes the importance
of nature and bravely stands up for what is right. It is an amazing movie with a great lesson in the
end for the kids to learn.

Maya

SPEAK

A column coming to you every month, expressing the writer’s views
on different subjects, however the views are only hers and are
meant to entertain the discerning reader

Imagine if we were born with instruction manuals? That sometimes even when it’s not, we get used to the
would mean that we would all be different, considering status quo of our very existence and write it off as –Life
all the things we would want to learn of course, but the as we know it. Resisting change is very much ingrained
basics would be the guidelines, like how to have happy in our DNA. But since change is the only thing that is
relationships, how to handle pain, how to achieve our constant, it comes by anyway whether we like it or not
goals, and other many how to’s. We would need only and ultimately the status quo shifts. By using change
to reach out to the manual, when we felt unhappy or as an ally, we empower ourselves. It helps not to work
despondent. It would be a- go to manual for when we against change though. But of course the idea is not to
would be broken and needed to be fixed. go about changing things randomly, but using it to our
advantage would help us create stability and that in
In real life, our guardian angels are the gurus we follow turn helps us to survive and thrive.
(among others for some), the books we read and the
sayings we think we understand, since we were not We as humans know exactly what is good for us,
really meant to go through life completely lost, we were i.e in our lives, literally from our relationships to even
always meant to help each other. the food that we eat. But still we continue living in or
comfort zones, paying scant respect to the ability to make
Most of the times when our lives are going well, but choices. Sometimes we do not even people who drain

us, making the wrong choices in food We all have defense mechanisms Maya
(fast food over salad). Maybe it’s the that we have developed from our
deep-seated parts of us that just childhoods. For instance crying SPEAK
do not want to heal. It could be brought us instant attention. These
called self-sabotage. But when one work as natural responses from our
believes that one can control how physical and mental beings. Passive
they feel, that’s when transformation aggression has taught us different
happens. tactics. We take refuge in this thus
diverting attention. We should
When challenges or new situations learn to recognize our own values.
in our lives show up, fear sets in Sometimes our belief in ourselves
immediately. Since we have not limits us. Once we gain awareness
been taught how to deal with about how our lives actually
our fears we tend to back off matter, we find fresh sources of
immediately, indulging in the fear energy emerging and that is how
and not wakening our courage. we reconnect with the world and
Feeling fear is normal but letting it ourselves.
ruin our chances for change and
things that might excite us is the In the world that we live in it’s a
point. We have to cultivate our abil- popular belief that we must have
ities to trust new experiences- like a positive thoughts because what
new move, a job and a relationship we think we must attract. Crazy,
perhaps. Sometime we mistake our unwanted thoughts usually come to
excitement for fear. When us when we are stressed and anxious.
opportunities come and doors open It feels like a bad song stuck in one’s
we have to understand that it was head. One way to consciously get
meant to be. rid of thoughts like those is to trick

DO WE REALIZE THAT IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES WE
HAVE MIRACLES THAT HAPPEN TO US?

one’s mind to actually refocus ones the parent and the caretaker selves. larger things to make us happy.
attention to positivity. Also to be All of these make us complex human If we only noticed the small things
in the know, and accept the lives beings. When any of these clash like the beauty of things, kindness
that we are given, and to trust the with each other, we find the unrest and laughter that envelopes us,
universe irrespective, does save one and need to find ways to coexist just the ordinariness of life around
from a potential negative outcome. peacefully with them. us, we would be able to see how
blessed we are. If we only allow the
We are stronger than we know When we find that the way we are little joys to fill our hearts, they would
and realize. Our power to cope living does not work for us and that in turn connect us to world, bringing
successfully with Life’s challenges we are unhappy, we ourselves a deeper level of appreciation in
actually overrides our capacity for begin to defend ourselves and everything we touched and felt.
feeling nervous. But anxiety is never scream ‘enough’. This will happen
rational, in that, in most cases it because change is something that When we get all caught up in our
feels like we cannot work through it cannot ever be enforced, we have packed schedules and various
even just using logic as a tool. Some to want it. Once we decide we obligations, we see the weeks go
ways to dissipate anxiety would be want it, things happen quite fast. by and realize we are hurtling from
deep breathing, visualizations and That’s called- free will. Challenging one station to another. There is a
exercising. Meditation is the most as it might be, it proves to be like the danger of that too. Anything that
important coping mechanism proverbial onion, layers begin to strip makes us feel that crazy rush, needs
without saying. away one after the other. Change to be adjusted, we have to take the
catapults you into the driver’s seat necessary breaks. We have to view
We are such multi dimensional of your life. So then it’s a goodbye to the big picture, and take the wheel
creatures and our identities are the old way of life, the way we once with confidence, driving at the speed
made up of so many traits and were. A completely new energy is we want to go, in the direction that is
values that we end up possessing so then born. right for us.
many different selves. For instance
our childlike and adult selves, our Do we realize that in our everyday - Maya Bathija
masculine and feminine selves, our lives we have miracles that happen
hardworking and the creative selves, to us? Little signs, but we look for