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GOOD
E
ating foods according to the season has
been a cornerstone of Indian ancient

GO FOR FESTIVE CLEANSE

food philosophy. It preps you for the
changes that the season brings along. Amla,
the Indian gooseberry is a winter berry that
has been linked to good health since thou-
sands of years and rightly so.

With non-stop celebrations planned all the way up till New Years, it is important to give your body a mid-festive detox… BENEFITS
1. It is antioxidant rich, much more than the
Supriya.Sharma2@timesgroup.com foreign counter parts like goji berry, acai
DETOX POSES SPICY RINSE berry or blueberries. And anti-ageing too.

T
wo months of festivals,
weddings and sunny
brunches is going to
leave you stuffed with
lard and toxins. Now why
cart all this junk to the next year?
Flush it out in the middle of the cele-
brations with at least one full body
cleanse. Do any one (and only one)
of the following…
FAST FLUSH-OUT
Fasting means giving the body rest.
You take a break from eating and the
body uses the conserved energy to
do other functions better such as
healing old wounds and removing
built-up toxins. A fasting cleanse
helps to detoxify the blood and
lymph systems, while also releasing
toxins from organs such as the
colon, kidneys, bladder, lungs, and
sinuses. To maximise the clean-up
act, it is important to break the fast
slowly. Stick to light vegetable soups
and fruit purees on the first day,
move to whole grains and lean pro-
tein on the second and resume to a
normal diet only on the third day.
CLEAN EATING
Clean eating is all about eating anti-
inflammatory foods packaged in their
most natural and nutrient-rich state.
When we eat processed, non-organic,
low nutrient foods we create a very
TREND ALERT
A little gentle exercise, such as yoga, Coupling a healthy organic diet with 2. It has anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and
Pilates or a relaxed dip in the pool, the use of cleansing spices is a mild anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, is
might help you to sweat out some of yet effective way of vacuuming the effective against infections and allergies.
those party pollutants. Don’t work body. They boost function of 3. Its skin is rich in fibre called pectin
out too hard because you’re proba- the lymphatic system and that’s why acts as a colon cleanser.
Rosemary bly quite dehydrated. Good old and skin, 4. Effective against asthma and bronchitis
is a powerhouse Sun Salutation (Surya which further 5. It helps in detoxification of liver
herb! It is antibacterial, Namaskar) tones your inner the cleansing 6. It is heart protective
anti-fungal, antiviral, and has organ ring (liver, pancreas, act. Spice up 7. An Immunity booster
a profound decongesting effect spleen, and kidneys), your diet with
on the liver. The liver can stretches your low back cleansing USAGE
and hamstrings, strength- spices that 1. Amla juice: 30 ml of fresh
become congested with toxins
from an unhealthy diet of ens your abdominal mus- are also amla juice as a shot everyday
cles and develops upper extreme- 2. Amla pickle or murabba: Pickle
processed food, alcohol,
body strength. ly liver- can be eaten with meals or murabba
and overeating of sug-
happy as first thing in the morning.
ars and fats
acidic, like cin- Fermentation adds up to its nutrients
inflamed and SMOOTHIE SENSE namon, 3. Amla chutney: Can be had with meals
nutrient-deficient A delicious recovery drink is all you oregano, 4. As chayawanprash: Amla is an important
environment inside us that doesn’t need to recharge your system for the turmeric, constituent of the much hailed chayawan-
support health and healing. To flush next round of festivity. Drink loads of cumin, prash. 1 tsp of chayawanprash with milk at
out festival toxins from the body go green smoothies. A hydrating and cilantro, bedtime will help boost your immunity in
on a clean eating cleanse that anti-inflammatory smoothie works fenugreek, winter season
involves eating only fresh, wonders on your tired, achy body. ginger, fennel, 5. As amla jam: An Ayurveda preparation
unprocessed foods, while cutting out They are delicious and have lots of cayenne pepper, black called Amalaki rasayana and consisting of
all refined sugars, flours and fattiest fibre to help your bowels cope with pepper, clove, parsley and amla pulp and juice can be had during sum-
foods. Do this for 4-5 days at least. the clean out. rosemary. mers and winters
both.
FITNESS

5 POST PANDEMIC FITNESS

THAT ARE HERE TO STAY
The pandemic gave us many
new fitness trends, here are
tion to live workouts.
Mixing thrilling live
workouts at the gym
small bouts of
activity are going to stay.
with the convenience
some that will survive in of digital workouts at
the new “normal” home is what is help- FITNESS COMMUNITIES
ing people to stay The concept of community is more important than
Supriya.Sharma2@gmail.com more active. Also, ever in the post-pandemic world. The lockdown
free online workouts has encouraged many people to lean on their fit-
on Instagram or ness communities. Group fitness classes, both
VIRTUAL FITNESS Facebook are a great online and offline, help to nurture a sense of com-
Even with gyms attracting record num- way to keep mem- munity. So we have Pilate’s groups, runner’s com-
bers, COVID-induced home exercise bers motivated. munities and yoga meet-ups.
habits will live on, with 80 percent of FANCY HOME GYMS
gym members planning to continue With so many more people enjoying

How to have a
using digital workouts post-pandemic INTERMITTENT EXERCISE the convenience of working out from MIND-BODY WELLNESS
in addi- Whether it’s because of working from home, the home gym is now more Over the course of the pandemic, people have
home, childcare responsibilities or a popular than ever. People are stock- become interested in combining exercise and

GREEN CHRISTMAS?
busy schedule, people have been find-
ing time to work out whenever they
can, even if that’s just 10 minutes
here and there. Bite
sized workouts that
can be squeezed in
a busy
Did you know that globally we throw away 25% more trash between schedule
and gives us
Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than any other time of the year?
Have a holiday season that will be kinder to the environment
ing their home gyms with simple fit-
ness accessories, like adjustable
dumbbells, resistance bands and
jump ropes, while affluent cus-
tomers are expected to create cus-
tomized, fully equipped home gyms
replete with items like high-end
treadmills, stationary bikes, row
machines, and workout mirrors.
TRIVIA TIME
mental relaxation to relieve stress. Fitness enthu-
siasts are looking for ways to promote physical
and mental well-being in unison rather than as
two separate activities. With health at the fore-
front of our minds, people will continue to focus
on holistic wellbeing. In fact, conversations
around the mind-body connection have accelerat-
ed by 103%, as more people think about their
overall health and fitness
Janeiro, Nairobi, Tokyo and Melbourne, are

Call of the Mountains 8

Nupue.Amarnath@timesgroup.com BUY LESS STUFF dependent on freshwater from mountains.
Do you know what is the most sustainable Mountains host about half of the

H
aving a sustainable or a more eco-
friendly Christmas is easier than you
think. Just like making better choices
during Diwali added a green sheen to
your festivities, with a little mindful-
ness even Christmas and the party season can be
painted green. In fact, globally there’s a move
towards greener festivals. In a newsreport,
option in the world? Not buying at all!
Don’t stock up just because it’s
Christmas. Invest in experiences instead –
tickets to a good show, staycation or just
some classes. Think over your purchases
and your gifts.
world’s biodiversity hotspots and 30
per cent of all key biodiversity areas.
Their unique topography, compressed
climatic zones and isolation have created
December 11 is International Mountain Day , celebrated every the conditions for a wide spectrum of life
forms. Mountains are home to many
year to bring awareness about the threat they face endangered species. Many of the world’s
most important crops and livestock

Michelle Ovens, founder of campaigning group
Small Business Britain, says that some consumers
are now deciding to move away from heavy Black
M
RETHINK WRAPPING
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ountain conservation is compounded the vulnerabilities of It is celebrated in various ways. species originate in mountains. Mountains
While paper wrap is compostable, any- the key factor for mountain communities. This crisis can be According to fao.org, you can also indirectly benefit billions of people
thing shiny, glittery or metallic is not. sustainable seen as an opportunity to rethink organise safe, socially distanced living downstream.

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Friday-style discounts and are seeking value, and Avoid plastic wrapping. Ribbons are development and is mountain tourism and its impact on activities, including virtual presentations Mountains have a key role to play in
not just goods at any price – because that price reusable but not recyclable. Avoid any part of Goal 15 of the natural resources and livelihoods and to and events, photo and art competitions, providing renewable energy,
might be the environment. So is going green that plastic decoration on your gifts. Use Sustainable Development Goals manage it better. and hikes. You can send in your plan to the especially through hydropower, solar

tough. Not really?
SHOP LOCAL AND SMALL
This is the time for flea markets and small corner
shops. Attend a flea in your area, usually adver-
tised in local RWA groups or in the newspapers.
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twine to wrap up a gift and add a instituted by United Nations. Here are The 2020 theme for IMD was IMD event you are planning at info- power, wind power and biogas.
paper cutting of holly and berries. some interesting facts about the day “Mountain Biodiversity” and focussed IMD@fao.org so they can publish it on Hydropower currently provides around
Also the Japanese have a wrapping and about mountains. on the rich biodiversity of mountains the IMD website. Or join the a fifth of all electricity worldwide.
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technique called the Furoshiki that The theme of International and the threats they face. In 2019, the conversation on social media Mountain Mountains
uses a scarf or a piece of cloth to Mountain Day 2021 is theme was “Mountains Matter for Youth” using the hashtag products and contribute to
wrap a gift. Tip: Avoid using tape “Sustainable Mountain and focussed on how the young can #MountainsMatter. services have great food and nutrition

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as by not using tape, you can make sure the Tourism”. Sustainable tourism in become active agents of change. If you are wondering potential to improve security by providing land
Discover smaller, local at-home creators here like

a local baker or neighbourhood crochet lady.
THRIFTY BUSINESS
This is the time of circular economy. Buy some-
thing pre-owned and pre-loved. Thrift is not a bad
person can save and reuse the wrapping. mountains can contribute to creating
additional and alternative livelihood
options and promoting poverty alleviation,
CREATE SOMETHING
Not everything has to be store-bought. Create
social inclusion, as well as landscape and
biodiversity conservation. It is a way to
something. If you knit, maybe make a sweater or
preserve the natural, cultural and spiritual
scarf. Or a wall hanging or painting for a wall. Also
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The formation of IMD dates back to
1992 when Agenda 21 “Managing
Fragile Ecosystems: Sustainable
Mountain Development” of Chapter 13
was adopted at the United Nations
Conference on Environment and
why mountains, did
you know that 15% of
the world’s population lives
in the mountains? Ninety per
cent of the world’s mountain
dwellers live in developing countries.
livelihoods and for crops, grazing for
boost local livestock, watercourses for
economies inland fisheries, and non-
wood forest products such as
berries, mushrooms and honey.
Of the 20 plant species that supply 80

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word now. In fact, it can earn you heritage, to promote local crafts and Development. The UN General Assembly They cover around 27% of the earth’s per cent of the world’s food, six
you’re your own holiday cards.
bragging rights on social celebrate many traditional practices. declared 2002 as the UN International Year land surface and more than half of originated and have been diversified in

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media. And it’s not just Mountain tourism attracts around 15 of Mountains and from 2003, December 11 humanity relies on mountain mountains: maize, potatoes, barley,
clothes, books, appliances, GO ‘BATTERY-FREE’ to 20 percent of global tourism. In was instituted as International Mountain freshwater for everyday life as mountains sorghum, tomatoes and apples.
home décor – there’s a According to the EPA, about 40% of all battery mountains, the restrictions of the Day. The Food and Agriculture provide up to 60-80 per cent of the world’s Mountain farming is inherently “green”
thrift for everything sales occur during the holiday season. Discarded pandemic have further Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is freshwater. Some of the world’s largest thanks to its small-scale character and
now. batteries are an environmental hazard. Even the coordinating agency for the day. cities, including New York, Rio de low-carbon footprint.
rechargeable batteries find their way into the
waste stream eventually.
GET A
POTTED TREE
The Woodland Trust in the ‘RE-GIFTING’ IS OKAY
UK says the most environ- People always discuss about the eti-
mentally friendly Christmas quette behind re-gifting. There’s no
tree is one with roots — pot debate. It is okay. If you receive some-
in the garden and bring thing you don’t need, you can pass it on.
in every year It goes without saying that re-gifting has
to be done with care so as to not offend the
original giver. So, don’t give it to someone
who knows the original giver.
 02 “Etiquette means behaving yourself a little better than is
absolutely essential.” — Will Cuppy
ETIQUETTE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021

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TIME TO BRUSH UP YOUR

Pallavi.Shankar@timesgroup.com
DOS AND DON’TS FOR PARTY ETIQUETTE

T
he world is still in the middle of a DOs discover symptoms of Covid-19 after
attending the party

PARTY MANNERS
pandemic – on the one hand there  Serve food in a place with proper
are dipping num- distancing measures
bers in  Keep the number of guests to DON’Ts
Covid a minimum and sync with the  Avoid handshake at all costs

forNEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS?

cases and on the government guidelines  Do not plan gatherings in small,
other hand is a new  Use disposable crockery constricted areas
variant we still don’t and paper tables  Do not share food items from one
know much about. In  Promote good common plate
this conflicting sce- hand hygiene  Do not remove your mask in
nario, the New Year is Socialise in public places to click pictures
knocking at our doors open lawns and  Do not share personal
with the hope of a bet- bigger spaces belongings like makeup,
ter tomorrow. While To meet or not to meet is every other person’s dilemma. If you  Self-isolate accessories, eatables,
you get ready to wel- for 14 days and so on
come the year 2022 are attending a big bash – check this manner manual before  Do not attend gatherings
with a ‘real party’, meeting if you are experiencing any
brush up on party are and you would the A list people in person and friends symptoms of Covid or flu
appropriate etiquette. love to have them all the B list on Zoom – if you think  Do not pressurise friends/
WHAT IF SOMEONE WANTS and family
relatives into participating in
This new framework of at your place if it was- you can work it out and it won’t and inform
etiquette is different from n’t for the pandemic. TO SHAKE HANDS? lead to bruised egos! people you gatherings or celebrations. If they
pre-Covid times behaviour Invite the ones you can’t If someone stretches out their hands might have are not comfortable in attending
and has at its core the idea of invite in person on for a handshake, what do you do! Don’t come in contact the gathering, respect their
caring for each other’s health Zoom - yes, par- shake hands – make it a non-negotiable YOU CAN with, if you decision
and respecting others’ space and
personal safety concerns.
tying digi- rule. Refuse politely by saying
your hands are dirty. Don’t
CHECK of your conversation is naturally affected.
feel pressurised to VACCINATION HOW TO SAY NO? But try not to get into the temptation of
shake hands. A polite No is a tough word – isn’t it, but sitting too close to friends and talking.
ARE YOU HOSTING? no with a smile is STATUS it needn’t be so. You can say NO Another important rule during mingling
It’s not easy to plan a party fine. Go for good It’s really okay to ask to a party invite – just do it to be followed is to not talk too much
when the guest list is to be old namaste, your friends/extended politely. Many people feel guilty about Covid-19 – how the numbers have
limited (as per Covid norms hello/hi from a family if they are double about refusing a party invitation dipped, or the cases are rising in Europe
in different states). The safe distance. vaccinated (most people in and end up making excuses and and so on. Talk about your lives, weather,
Inputs by etiquette
dilemma of who to include urban areas are). Clarity on giving lengthy explanations about children, parents, your herb garden, etc. –
guide and psychologist
in a tight list might be Pria Warrick this front is crucial and you why they cannot make it to the the point is to make polite conversation.
daunting to many. can say to the person you party. However, do remember When you are meeting for New year, it’s
However, there are tally is are checking the vaccine that the pandemic is still on and a happy occasion and talking about light
ways to manage it with- just not the perhaps many may not be status with that it’s for that itself is an explanation. So, fun things will be enjoyable.
out some of your friends same but at comfortable attending your their benefit too as you worry not and convey your
or relatives feeling left out least you have the New Year's event even after getting an really care for them and reservations about opting out
– because people do feel option of including invite. So, you can draw two lists – A and B – wouldn’t want them to of the party honestly. ETIQUETTE FOR FOOD
bad when they don’t make it many without worry- A is for people in your inner circle and B is for be exposed to any The host should make sure to have
to the ‘Only 50 or 100’ guest ing about social those who are relatively less close but are health risks. decided to attend a party sneeze guards on food items. There should
numbers. If you are not able distancing. important, nevertheless. Invite all the people or more parties, staying on also be ample sanitisers, face masks and
to include all your friends in
the party list, make sure you
Do also
understand as
from the A list and if some of them can’t
make it or refuse to come over due to Covid
SOCIALISING guard is a must. If you are
wearing a mask and
hand gloves for serving food. If the food is
being served by catering, the staff should be
call and tell them how a host that threat, you can include some from the B list BEHAVIOUR? maintaining social dis- well masked and wearing gloves (also, go for
important and loved they some or in your final list. Alternatively, you can call all For those who have tance, then the quality double vaccinated staff).

CHECKLIST

CAN YOU ACE THIS 30 ETIQUETTE RULES EVERYONE MUST KNOW
ETIQUETTE QUIZ?
meal d. Never
Answer: D. The whole
point of candles on the table
is to give some light when
the daylight is lost, so put-
Etiquette is not just about how to sit and eat or use a spoon well, it’s about everyday living.
Here are 30 manners all of us must follow as a routine
1 Offer your seat: If you’re in perfectly
good health, offer your seat to anyone
who is either in poor health or pregnant.
home or just a bad day. Don’t be nasty. As
bad behaviour perpetuates the cycle. 15 Always RSVP: And as soon as you
get the invite. 22 Ask permission to use someone’s
first name: Yes, it’s all super-
casual nowadays but it’s never wrong
2 Let your server come to you: Never yell
or wave your hand at a waiter while
10 Make eye contact: When you are
talking to a person, look at them. 16 Ask before posting: Not everyone
wants to be all over social media.
Tagging and posting people even if they
to use a title until you know what the
person prefers.

ting them on your breakfast

or lunch table just doesn't
make sense. The table set-
ting for lunch and for din-
ner is actually entirely dif-
ferent altogether.
6. Which of the below
forms of introductions
should never be used?
a. “This is my daughter.” b.
“Mrs. Jones, do you know my
mother?” c. “Mr. Jones,
shake hands with Mr.
Smith.” d. “I’m introducing
dining. Be patient, or politely get their
attention when they pass by.
3 Always tip: Tipping is essential for
certain employees to make a decent
income. Leave a tip as a token of your
gratitude whenever possible, even for
services like a haircut or dog grooming.
4 Use the three golden words: That is
“Excuse Me”, “Please” and “Thank you”
as and when appropriate. Use this even
among family and friends.
5 Use a coaster: Spilling isn't
11 Cough or sneeze into your elbow: All
the more important now than ever.
12 Handwrite thank-you notes: It’s a
small gesture that can make
someone’s day.
13 Be punctual: We’re all busy, so
please stop making people wait.
14 Clean up after your pet: Pet parents,
you have to do it. It’s just plain icky
to leave it.
are your friend’s has to be done with their
permission. 23 Clean up after yourself: At home,
school or even at a friend’s or a
relative’s house.
18 Firm handshake: Develop a firm
handshake and stand and make eye
contact when you do it. 24 Push your chair in: When you leave
the table, push back your chair.
19 Don’t eat smelly food in a public
space: Even if you have to carry 25 Be a good dinner guest: Certainly, if
you have a food allergy, you can
pungent food like onions, garlic or pickles,
eat it in a break room and not in a closed
confined space.
mention it ahead of time. But if you don't
like collard greens or don’t do carbs, don’t
announce it in front of everyone and
expect your host or hostess to make you a
20 Dress for
the
special dish.

you to Mr. Jones.”

Answer: C. Telling some-
one to shake the hand of the
the only way to make a mess
with your cold beverage.
Nobody should have to
occasion:
Following a
dress code
26 Stay home when you’re sick: No one
is going to give you brownie points
for spreading a flu, especially in a post-
person you’re introducing wipe up your water says that you pandemic world. It’s okay to take a day off.
1. When dining prior to going to the the- is highly presumptuous and not at all en- rings from their table. respect the
atre, is it okay to be fashionably late?
a. That’s preferred b. Not at all c. You can ar-
rive between the hour and the half hour d. Most
couraged in societal etiquette. Assuming a
friendlier relationship than you have with
someone is a no-no. 6 Smile: At the cashier.
The bank teller. Your
occasion,
host and the
place. Don’t
27 Knock: Before your enter a closed
room, always knock, even if it’s your
child’s room.
people arrive late friend. Even if he or she wear a party
Answer: B. You are to arrive on the hour, no
exceptions, when dining before a show. If not,
7. When is it OK to introduce one person to
a big group of people?
doesn’t smile back. dress to a
wedding or 28 Silence your smartphone: Especially
at the movies and even in any
you possibly hold everyone up from getting to
the theatre on time. That is also not appropri-
ate. If you have a habit of
a. Only in casual situations b. At formal par-
ties c. Anywhere there are more than 50 guests
d. It’s up to the host or hostess.
7 Hold the door: For the
person behind you and
someone does that for
PJs to a
grocery store.
auditorium. And stop crinkling that candy
wrapper loudly or make chomping noises
as you gobble the popcorn.
being late, you won't even
be invited.
Answer: A. You would never
take a guest up to a table of 10
you, say “thank you”!
21 Wash
your
29 Help someone who’s struggling: The

2. What happens if you

are seated next to some-
one you don’t like at din-
ner?
a. Ask to be moved else-
where b. Just talk to someone else c. You still
must talk to them d. Kick them under the table.
Answer: C. This is a hard and fast rule of eti-
quette. If you are seated next to someone at din-
ner, you must talk to them no matter what your
relationship is with them. It’s for the hostess’s
benefit that you are cordial and put your dif-
people and introduce them. It
is the hostess’s job to take the
guests around individually to
8 Step outside to answer calls:
Sometimes you have to take
the call in a public space or office.
hands: After
using the
bathroom,
next time you see someone
straining to reach something on the
highest shelf at the grocery store or for a
each guest. But always step outside to have a coming back library book, help him/her out!
conversation. from a public
8. What’s the difference be-
tween a garden party and afternoon tea?
a. It's outside b. There's no difference c. Who 9 Be kind: Cranky salesperson? Nasty
driver? You have no idea what’s
space – and
especially post-pandemic
make it a habit to wash as
30 Return calls: If someone takes the
time to leave you a voicemail or you
have missed a call notification, don’t just
you invite is different d. A garden party has to going on with that person right now. often as you can after coming sit on it. Take that time out to call him or
be for a special occasion. It could be anything from bad news at from public spaces. her back.
Answer: A. An afternoon tea that takes place
outside is simply called a garden party. A tent
is usually kept on hand in the event of rain, but ASK THE EXPERT

My friend’s son misbehaves

ferences aside.
3. When a visitor is told that the lady of the
house is “not at home”, what does that ac-
tually mean?
it can be just as casual or as formal as you want
it to be.
9. How many steps are there to determin-
ing an item's worth?

a. A polite way of saying she's in the bathroom
b. She is angry with whoever is trying to see
her c. She isn't home d. She's not seeing visi-
tors.
Answer: D. If you go knocking at someone’s
with my daughter
a. Four b. Zero c. One d. Three
Answer: A. The first step is to determine its A: Considering the friendship spans over five long
usefulness. Then, you ask yourself if it has years, you must be sharing a good rapport with your
beauty of form, line and colour, is it suited for friend. Express your concern with her in person,
where it’s placed, and finally, if it didn't exist, preferably, and not telephonically. It’s seen that in such

door and the maid or housekeeper says the lady
is not at home, it often means that she just does-
n’t want visitors. Another way of saying it is
that she is not receiving.
4. When hosting breakfast or a luncheon,
should you adorn your table with candles?
a. By request only b. Only if they are un-
scented c. Candles are appropriate at every
Q
would anyone miss it? : I met this mom at my first relationships, friends start treating each other’s kids as their
born’s play school. Both our own. Let your friend know that you are concerned and wish to
10. How many courses does a formal din- kids were in the same class help her to improve her son's social behaviour. Chances of falling apart
ner consist of, and no more? and we all became pretty close. will be taken care of by this approach.
a. Five b. Eight c. Twelve d. Four It’s been five years since and In the given episode, taking a proactive stand and issuing a firm ‘NO’ is
Answer: B. The eight courses are hors d’oeu- we are still going strong. Our suggested. Our kids look up to us to safeguard them. Keeping
vre, soup, fish, entree, roast, salad, dessert and kids are in second standard quiet during such times breaks their trust in
coffee. now and ‘growing up’, curi- our problem solving skills and shows us
— Source: zoo.com, emilypost.com ous about things. Her son, I as a non-assertive role model.
can see is a little more curi- Also, keep your response
ous than kids of his age. The balanced. Use it as an opportunity to
other day we were going to talk about pro-social behaviours,

Queries relating to Etiquette a friend’s party and her son

kept on throwing himself
on my daughter in the
gender-sensitive talks and
appropriate language about private
parts etc. Be careful of what they
Etiquette is the customary code of polite behaviour in socie- backseat. My daughter watch on internet and television, and
ty. Social situation and the way we live, even etiquette, is was constantly asking avoid all sorts of sexual content in the media.
him to sit straight yet he However, use technology to your aid by
ever changing. For instance, who would have thought that continued doing it. I just carefully picking up YouTube videos on topics of your concern. You can
one would need a whole new set of classroom rules in 2019? didn’t feel right about it. expect your kid to ask questions around sexuality, periods, pregnancy
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regarding writing a thank you note, write in to us ship but I am a little wary of — Expert: Praggatti Rao, educational and behaviour
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FILMS.BOOKS.MUSIC
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021
“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you
can do and succeed at.”
— Stephen Hawking
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PIXIE HOLLOW GAMES KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS

KINDNESS
This is a 30-minute television special broadcast. Based on This must-watch documentary is an engaging, feel-good story
the Disney Fairies franchise, the film features the voices that compiles research, statistics, anecdotes, and theories
of Mae Whitman, Lucy Liu, Raven-Symoné, Megan Hilty, about the effect of good deeds. Featuring the author of the
Angela Bartys, and others. In this film, Tinker Bell and the book-turned-film, ‘Pay it Forward’, Catherine Ryan Hyde, the
other fairies of Pixie Hollow in Never Land take part in an documentary illustrates why being nice pays off – through inter-
Olympic-style competition. ‘Pixie Hollow Games’ is based view subjects from all walks of life, who recount the nicest

SOOTHES
loosely on JM Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan’ stories. thing anyone did for them.

WADJDA
Wadjda, a 10-year-old girl, lives in Riyadh
DOLPHIN TALE and wants to buy a bicycle in order to
This 3D family drama directed by Charles beat her friend, Abdullah, in a race. But

OUR SOUL
Martin Smith, is based on a book of the Wadjda’s mother refuses, fearing reper-
same name. It stars Harry Connick Jr, cussions from the Saudi society. This
Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Kris superlative first feature by Haifaa Al
Kristofferson, Cozi Zuehlsdorff in her film Mansour is a poignant tale about the
debut, and Morgan Freeman. The story weight of societal pressure bearing down
goes like this… Sawyer manages to save a on women, namely Wadjda’s mother at
dolphin from a trap but it loses its tail home and her headmistress at school.
while being rescued. Sawyer, with the
help of a doctor, embarks on an ambi-
December 10 is celebrated as Human Rights Day
tious project to give the dolphin a pros-
thetic tail.
across the world. Let’s watch a few films that
have highlighted universal problems faced by
IMBA MEANS SING
BETHANY HAMILTON: people all over the world, to understand how we This is a character-driven, heartfelt story
of resilience and the impact of education.
UNSTOPPABLE can offer solutions as we grow up… The film follow Angel, Moses and Nina,
One of the most accomplished athletes of from the slums of Kampala, Uganda,
her generation, Bethany Hamilton, through a world tour with the
became a surfing wunderkind Grammy-nominated African
when she returned to the Children’s Choir. The
sport following a dev- film is stunningly
astating shark shot and told
attack at age 13. through the
As she contin- children’s per-
ues to chase spectives on
waves, she their one
also now shot jour-
tackles ney from
mother- poverty to
hood. education.

DEAR DUMB DIARY MOST VALUABLE

‘Dear Dumb Diary’ is a series of PLAYERS
children’s novels by Jim Benton. This is a 2010 documentary film
Each book is written in the first directed and produced by Matthew D
person POV of a middle school girl Kallis and written by Christopher
named Jamie Kelly. In this movie, Lockhart, about The Freddy Awards, an
Jamie, an imaginative middle school- annual awards ceremony recognising out-
aged girl, pours out her innermost standing high school musical theatre. Lockhart
thoughts in her cherished diary. She has was inspired to make the film after watching
a knack for getting into trouble even as clips of a Freddy Awards production on YouTube.
full-blown musical numbers fill Kallis and Lockhart acquired over 300
her daydreams. hours of source material over four months,
and the results are outstanding.
DR SEUSS: THE LORAX
This is a 3D computer-animated musical comedy based on Dr. THE HATE U GIVE
Seuss’ children’s book of the same name. Twelve-year-old Ted Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds – the
(Zac Efron) lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no flowers poor, mostly black neighbourhood where she lives and the
or trees grow in the town of Thneedville. Ted would like to win wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The
the heart of Audrey (Taylor Swift), the girl of his dreams, but to uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when
do this, he must find that which she most desires: a Truffula she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend
tree. To get it, Ted delves into the story of the Lorax (Danny at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides
DeVito), once the gruff guardian of the forest, and the Once-ler of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to
(Ed Helms), who let greed overtake his respect for nature. stand up for what’s right.

You Can’t Miss! STEPHEN HAWKING

BOOK ADAPTATIONS On December 11, 2013, British physicist Stephen Hawking won the $3
million Fundamental Physics Prize, the most lucrative academic prize
Take the time to read some of these books before you watch their film versions!
grows up never gets old!
in the world. But that’s not all, he was a gifted writer who made
Nitya.Shukla@timesgroup.com DEATH ON THE This time, the tales physics fun for us all. These are some of our favourites…
NILE receives a live-action spin
ALL QUIET ON set to stream. The movie advancements in physics that had followed
by Agatha Christie George and the The Grand Design
THE WESTERN It’s finally here. After will focus on Wendy Hawking said this 2010 book co-written publication of ‘A Brief History of Time’.
being shelved a few though as the official plot Unbreakable Code with American physicist Leonard Mlodinow,
FRONT times, the Gal Gadot-star- summary read: “[Peter Pan was intended to address important unan-
Based on author Erich
rer will be released in and Wendy] is the timeless and other stories A Brief History of Time
Maria Remarque’s Written by Hawking and swered questions Hawking explains
February 2022. Actor tale of a young girl, who, such as why there is a
1929 classic ‘All Quiet defying her parents’ wishes his daughter, Lucy, this complex cosmology to
Kenneth Branagh returns universe and whether
on the Western Front’ to attend boarding school, was an illustrated chil- people without a sci-
as the famous Belgian the universe needed a
— which explored the travels with her two dren’s book series to entific background. He
detective Hercule Poirot in this sequel to the creator and designer.
life of a World War I younger brothers to the magical Neverland. explain secret keys to the discusses the forces
2017’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. As for Hawking said his
veteran living in There, she meets a boy who refuses to grow universe to younger read- that created the uni-
the story, Detective Poirot’s vacation is rude- thinking had been influ-
Germany — the book is based on the up, a tiny fairy and an evil pirate captain, and ers. The books deal with complex topics verse and the laws
ly interrupted by a murder on a luxury cruise enced by significant
author’s experiences as a soldier. It related they soon find themselves on a thrilling and including the Big Bang. which govern it.
on the Nile River. To solve the mystery, Poirot
the experiences of German soldiers grap- dangerous adventure far, far away from their
must first figure out the secrets his fellow
pling with the mental and physical effects of family and the comforts of home.” Read the
vacationers are hiding.
the War. Upon returning home from the book before you watch this one!
front, they felt detached from civilian life.
The book sold 2.5 million copies in 22 lan- MRS. ’ARRIS GOES TO PARIS THE ANTICIPATION OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON CAN BE A DAMPNER IF IT’S INTERFERING
guages in its first 18 months in print; and has by Paul Gallico
AROUND THE WITH YOUR STUDIES, EATING OR WELL-BEING GOALS. HERE’S HOW TO STICK TO YOUR PLAN
already been adapted twice — in 1930 to an Published in 1958, author WORLD IN
Academy Award-winning film, and in 1979, to Paul Gallico’s much-loved
a TV film. Since its release, the phrase ‘all novel is about a cleaning
EIGHTY DAYS Take baby steps action. People often think they lack
quiet on the Western Front’ has become a motivation when the problem is really a lack
lady, Ada Harris, in the by Jules Verne Another way to make change stick
of clarity, according to author James Clear
colloquial expression meaning stagnation, or 1950s. When Harris falls in Phileas Fogg, a well- is to start specific (and small).

How to
lack of visible change, in any context. in his book, ‘Atomic Habits.’ “The simple
love with a haute couture known adventurer, Say you decided to eat an apple
way to apply this strategy to your habits is
dress by Christian Dior, she embarks on an 80-day every day for lunch or snack or
to fill out this sentence: I will [BEHAVIOUR]
decided to study every day.
WHITE NOISE expedition around the

make
decides to go to the House at [TIME] in [LOCATION],” writes Clear. If you
of Dior, in Paris, to pur- world with his side- Now, eating better and
want to eat better, be specific: Resolve to

GOALS
by Don Delillo chase an evening gown of her own. In her kick, Passepartout. The exercising more are all nice
A winner of the US add a fruit or vegetable to your lunch every
quest for the dress, Harris gambles every- adaptation will also feature Abigail Fix, a ideas, but they are too general
National Book Award day, limit fast food to once per week, or have
thing and is supported by many kind-hearted journalist who accompanies the men to doc- and don’t give you a plan of
for Fiction which was dessert once a week.
characters who help her reach her goal. This ument their exploits.
included in ‘Time

STICK
comical story with a poignant twist was the
Magazine’s’ list of
‘Best English-language
first story in a series with subsequent titles
MS MARVEL Enjoy the process
‘Mrs. ’Arris Goes to New York’ (1960), ‘Mrs. The reason we end up ditching goals
Novels from 1923 to by G Willow Wilson is because they are
’Arris Goes to Parliament’ (1965), and ‘Mrs.
2005’, ‘White Noise’ is Kamala Khan, a 16- unattainable and make you
’Arris Goes to Moscow’ (1974). The film
considered to be Don year-old teen who miserable. Now goals can
adaptation is of the first story will be called
Delillo’s breakout novel. This is a work of loves superheroes, be hard, but they can be
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’.
postmodern literature, narrated in first per- struggles to fit in something you enjoy
son by protagonist Jack Gladney, a professor until she develops
who made his name by pioneering the field of PETER PAN powers of her own.
Go micro (despite the
hardship). Hate
Hitler studies. Obsessed with the inevitability Don’t know what you
by J M Barrie Now she’s set to
want but definitely know
apples? Don’t pick
of death, Jack begins to unravel when an Despite numerous adaptations, J M Barrie’s model her persona one. Instead eat
unexpected train crash results in a deadly what to avoid? Try micro-resolutions as
tale about a free-spirited, mischie- after her favourite a fruit you like.
toxic gas spreading over written by ‘Small Move, Big Change’ by
vous young boy who hero, Carol Hate running?
his town. author Caroline L Arnold. For instance,
can fly and never Danvers. Don’t commit
writer and editor David Allan decided to
to a marathon
eliminate one unpleasant behaviour
just because
each month – like avoiding sweets or
everyone is
not saying the word ‘like’, and noted
doing it.
the effect on himself and his
That’s the
family. Not sure where to
advice of Gretchen
start? Try waking up an
Rubin, author of ‘The
hour earlier and going
Happiness Project’. Rubin hated
to bed an hour
meditating, so she stopped doing it. It’s
earlier; or writing
okay to experiment and stop doing things
things down; or
you don’t like. “Know who you are, and
trying something
who you’re not,” she said.
new every month.

MOHAMMAD
AZHARUDDIN
v England, 1984
Three hundreds in his first three
Tests,that is a feat that has not been
matched so far.
He played his first Test against Eng-
land in 1984-85 at Eden Gardens,in
Kolkata,scoring 110 in his first in-
nings.He came to be known as a
batting genius and cemented this
label when in 1990,he scored a cen-
tury offjust 87 balls and notched
up 121,against England at Lord’s.
At his prolific best,he scored 1278
Test runs against England,which
included 6 hundreds,and 1215 runs
against Sri Lanka,with 5 hundreds.
His highest Test score of199 came
against Sri Lanka at Green Park,
Kanpur,in 1985.
Five ofhis centuries were made at
Eden Gardens,Kolkata,at a whop-
ping average of107.50.
He scored a hundred in his last Test
innings in 2000.
He played 99 Tests and scored 22
centuries,apart from 7 in ODIs and
54 in First Class cricket.
He held the record for the fastest
hundred,maximum runs and
most catches in ODIs.
VIRENDRA SEHWAG
v South Africa, 2001
He became the 11th Indian batsman
to score a 100 on Test debut,with 105
runs against South Africa in 2001.He
also went on to form a 220-run part-
nership with Tendulkar.
In 2008,he recorded the fastest triple
century in international cricket (300
off278 balls) and highest score by an
Indian in Test cricket (319) against
South Africa in Chennai.
In December 2009,he recorded the
fastest 250 by any batsman (in 207 balls He has scored centuries (100 or more
against Sri Lanka) in Mumbai.
He is one offour batsmen in the world matches.
SHIKHAR DHAWAN
v Australia, 2013
He made his Test debut against
Australia in Mohali on March 14,
2013.He scored the fastest century
ever on Test debut,off85 balls,
breaking the long-held record of
Gundappa Viswanath,who had
scored 137 runs against the same
opposition at Kanpur in 1969.
In June 2018,against
Afghanistan,Dhawan be-
came the sixth batsman,
and the first Indian to
score 100 before lunch
on day one ofa Test.
In August 2013,he
recorded the then-
second-highest
individual score
in a List A - 248
runs off150
against South Africa A.
In 2018,in the 4th ODI against
SAfrica in Johannesburg,he
became the first Indian and
ninth overall to score a cen-
tury on his 100th ODI.
Six ofhis 17 ODI centuries
have come in ICC tourna-
ments.
THE FORERUNNERS: These were among the early cricketers who scored centuries I Tests on debut
LALA AMARNATH v England 1933 | DEEPAK SHODHAN v Pakistan 1952 | ARJAN KRIPAL SINGH v New Zealand 1955 | ABBAS ALI BAIG v England 1959 |
HANUMANT SINGH v England 1964 | G VISHWANATH v Australia 1969 | SURINDER AMARNATH v New Zealand 1976
“The difference between the impossible and the
possible lies in a person’s determination.”
Tommy Lasorda, former baseball player
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SOURAV
GANGULY
v England, 1996
When former captain
Sourav Ganguly scored a
century on Test debut
against England at Lord’s in
June 1996,he became the
10th Indian player to score a
100 on debut.He was only
the third player to score a 100
on debut at Lord’s.
He went on to score 16 Test
centuries and 22 centuries
PRAVEEN AMRE in One Day International
(ODI) matches.He also be-
v South Africa, 1992 came the third batsman to
make a century in each of
A hundred on debut on foreign soil his first two innings,with a
under difficult conditions,against a score of136 in the next
tough side.He achieved this feat with match.
his 103 against South Africa at Dur-
ban in 1992-93.Amre played just two His highest score of239,a
seasons between 1992 and 94,before double century,was made
being dropped. against Pakistan in 2007 at
Bangalore.
A prolific scorer in domestic cricket,
his 246 for Rest ofIndia against Ben- He made centuries against
gal is still the highest by any bastman all Test-cricket playing na-
in the Irani Trophy. tions except South Africa
and West Indies.
In the 1989-90 Duleep Trophy,he scored
106,240 not out and 113 in the three His centuries have been
matches he played. scored in fourteen cricket
grounds,including eight
outside India.He scored 99
on two occasions.
ANNOUNCING
SURESH
RAINA
v Sri Lanka,
2010
He is the first
Indian player
to hold a
THEIR ARRIVAL
century in
all three
formats of
the game.
In 2010,his
maiden cen-
tury on his
Test debut was
WITH A 100
against Sri Lan-
ka and it remains
his only century
in Test cricket.
Raina’s 101 against
South Africa at the
2010 World Twenty20
in West Indies was
the first by an Indian.
105 off171 balls,13 fours and a couple of He scored his maiden ODI
hundred against Hong Kong.
to have surpassed 300 twice in Test
cricket.
sixes.A halfcentury in the second innings. His knock of100 against
In March 2009,he smashed the fastest
These were the figures the flamboyant yet England on 2012-13 at Cardiff
was nominated to be one of
century by an Indian in ODI cricket,
off60 balls.
elegant Shreyas Iyer registered on his Test debut the best ODI batting per-
formance ofthe year by ES-
In December 2011,he hit his maiden
in the recently-concluded two-match series PNCricinfo.
double century in ODI cricket,against
West Indies,second after Sachin Ten-
against New Zealand.In doing so,he became the In the opening game ofIPL
2019,Raina became the first
dulkar.His score became the highest
individual in ODI -219 off149 balls.
16th Indian batsman to score a century on debut, batsman in the history of
the league to score 5000 IPL
and 112th player overall,joining a list of runs.
runs) on 23 occasions in Test cricket
and in 15 One Day International (ODI)
legendary players.We take a look at some iconic He is the second after Chris
Gayle and first Indian play-
cricketers and their debut stats... er to hit 100 sixes in the IPL.
PRITHVI
ROHIT SHARMA SHAW
v West Indies, 2013 v West Indies,
Rohit Sharma made his Test debut 2018
during the 2013-14 home series
against West Indies and became the When Prithvi Shaw
14th Indian to score a century on notched up a 99 ball 100 on
debut.He scored another in the next his debut Test match
match. against West Indies in Oc-
tober,2018,he became the
He scored three centuries in the youngest batsman to make
homes series against South Africa Test century on debut for
in October 2019,notching up his ca- India (18 years and 319 days)
reer-highest score of212 in the third and the 15th Indian overall
match.He also became the first to achieve the feat.
batsman to score two centuries in
a match on his first appearance as Hailing from Mumbai,this
an opening batsman. precocious child prodigy
created a bit ofa stir in the
Seven ofhis 8 Test centuries have Indian cricketing fraterni-
been scored on Indian grounds and ty when he scored an un-
the lone overseas century has come precedented 546 in Mum-
against England. bai’s Harris Shield at a mere
age of14 years.
He is the only player in the world
to have scored 3 double centuries He made centuries on debut
in ODI,with the highest indi- in both Ranji Trophy (2016-
vidual ODI score of264,against 17) and Duleep Trophy
Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, (2017),previously achieved
Kolkata in 2014. only by Sachin Tendulkar.
He has so far scored 8 Test cen- He led the Indian U-19 side
turies,29 ODI centuries.His four to victory in the 2018 Junior
T20I centuries is the highest by any World Cup in New Zealand
batsman.In all three formats,he scoring 261 runs at an av-
has scored at 31 different cricket erage of65 with 2 fifties.
grounds,including 17 overseas.
He has played 5 Test match-
es,6 ODI,and one T20I.
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