Shadyantra- The Perfect Plot (Hindi play) 11 July 2009

Venue: Karnataka Sangh Hall, Near Road Station, CHM Marg, Matunga (West) Mumbai

Date: 11 July 2009

Time: 7.00 pm

Cast and Crew: Ranveer Kumar, Vipin Pandey, Shivam Rao, Kuldeep Sharma, Manuj Walia, Malhaar Rathod, Bhavesh Joshi, Ravinder Singh Chauhan, Reema Tavde

Director: Guruvesh Pandit

Play Synopsis: Shadyantra- the Perfect Plot is an intensely menacing and entertaining ode to power and conspiracy-mongering that is disturbingly rampant in these present times. The play has a dynamic storyline with intricate characters in the local prison, some thrilling flashbacks and animatedly follows a plot of complex conspiracies, murders and deception. The director has tossed in some intense dosages of political malfeasance and conspiratorial group of plotters ravenous for money and power. The play with its strong undercurrent of suspicious murkiness manages to strike the ‘just right’ balance of being disturbingly subversive, intensely disconcerting, and yet richly enjoyable.

For ticket booking, contact on 9870009940 and 9819496867. Tickets also available at:
Karnatak Sangh Hall, Dr.M.Vishveshwarayya Smarak Mandir, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Opp: T.II Kataria Marg Near Matunga Road Station (West) Mumbai

Rhythm House , 40, K. Dubash Marg (Rampart Row), Fort, Mumbai

Ravindra Natya Mandir - Mini Theatre Near Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Next To ICICI Bank, Prabhadevi

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Borivali ticket

This is the ticket for entering the national park for an individual (car/ bike is extra) 20 Rupess .

New Tourist ticket for local mumbai trains

New tickets for 170 Rupees to be used in local trains for 1 to 3 to 5 days from anywhere to anywhere. Locals can also buy these tickets and they say they can also home deliver it by dialling 159 and option 1 (not tried it yet)

Usal in Mumbai

usal, a spicy curry of sprouted beans

Usal/Oosal (ऊसळ) is Maharastrian delicacy with any of beans like Matki, Moong or Waal etc. Generally the beans are soaked in water and allowed to sprout. The sprouted beans are stir fried along with onions, oil & spices gravy and curry leaves
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usal

I found hotel ramdev located at borivali east opposite Sanjay gandhi national park to have Usal for 15 Rupess. Misal 20 rupees

Hotel Shree Ramdev
Address:
Cosmos Park
Ground Floor
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Borivali East
Mumbai -400066
Landmark: Opposite National Park Gate
Phone: 022-28933579, 022-28945452

If you know other restaurants /hotels in mumbai which server usal please list them here


Recipes
http://www.tarladalal.com/recipe.asp?id=2842
http://www.indianfoodforever.com/indian-breakfast/pav-usal.html

Library for german lovers at Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai

Membership:
The registration starts from 12 May 2009 for the general public. There is no charge for using materials within the library. However, to borrow media one needs the membership of the Library. For registration one has to submit the duly filled registration form and provide valid proof of address (e.g. driving licence, voter ID, passport etc.) The registration form is also available online. The annual membership fee is 700 INR per year.

Opening Hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday and 11.00 am - 6.00 pm
Wednesday
Thursday and 13.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Friday
Saturday 11.00 am – 6.00 pm

Address:
Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
K. Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda,
Mumbai 400 001
Contact details:
Tel.: + 91 22 22027542 – 112/118
Fax: + 91 22 22873826
library@mumbai.goethe.org