J A N 8 -- J A N 1 4 2 0 1 0
VOLUM E 1 | I S S U E N O . 1 5 | 1 6 P A G E S
- S M A R T S H O P P I N G S TA R T S H E R E -
CHENNAI | FREE CIRCULATION
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
A New Beginning
The Magical ‘Movies’
3
It’s all set to steal the show
Deez D’zine
14
Every diva’s dream
7
Ground Zero
Gadgets that defy our imagination
Playing Playboy
.............................................................................................................................................
4
Make your world green
Coming Soon...
To change our city!
16
Page 10...
Actor Vishal gets candid
R E V I E W S
.
O F F E R S
.
C O U P O N S
ON SALE EXPRESS | JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
FRI
Hot ‘n’ Happening
08
Weather
SAT
09
SUN
10
WED
12
13
THU
14
Paprika presents to you the jewels of Japan! Tantalise your taste buds with the a la carte ‘Sushi & Sashimi’ menu and check out the sushi bar which has an array of preparations by Chef Pinaki. Average cost per person Rs. 850 to Rs. 1200. On till January 31.
g hansegar’s paintin m Don’t Miss S.D ’@ e Dance of the Line ‘Th d title ion ibit exh till January 16. Apparao Galleries. On ark Toy Fest at Landm m Check Out the s. on toys and goodie with big discounts favourite to play with their Also children get y 10. here! On till Januar Disney characters
@ chennai
To Do List
Paprika, Courtyard by Marriot, 564, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018
Annual Sale @ Basics Life
Herald the New Year with the much awaited shopping festival at Basics Life. The Basics Life Annual Sale is back with a flat 50% off on its merchandise across its 3 distinct labels – Genesis [Formal Wear], Basics 029 [Casual wear] and Probase [Street Wear]. The sale is on for a period of 4 weeks, beginning from January 1 2010 or up till stocks last, across all 12 Basics Life stores in Chennai.
% 50 ff O Speed Dial Don’t know what to do on weekends? Why not take your family to a theme park? Kids will have thier fun and so will you!
Honeymoon Package @ Mahindra Homestays
Queens Land 26811136
Mahindra Homestays comes in with exciting honeymoon packages which includes a 4-night stay in Kerela for just Rs.14,000, (which is a 30 percent discount on the normal tariff). The package includes 2 nights each at Munnar and Alleppey with complimentary breakfast and dinner. This offer is valid for stays before March 31, 2010. For further details, contact 18004252737 or visit www.mahindrahomestays.com.
Kishkinta 32910078/ 32468548 VGP Universal Kingdom 24491443 MGM Dizzee World 27472129
Dash N Splash 9841907322
New Year Sale @ Pumpkin Clothing
The Wild Tribe Ranch 09677067706
Pumpkin Clothing brings trendy clothes - casual tees, dresses, club-wear and much more at very affordable prices! Prices range from Rs.200 – Rs.2,000 and the ‘New Year Sale’ is on till January 15 with a 25% discount on selected clothing. Pumpkin Clothing, G-7, Ground Floor, Mookambika Complex, No 4 Lady Desika Road, Mylapore, Chennai- 4. Contact: 42658086
For Feedback & Suggestions, Contact us at 044-43590099 (or) Email us at in.editor@ingen.in
Now
in Town
DISCLAIMER
Fresh @ Teynampet That’s right Heritage Foods’ grocery retail chain launched a new outlet at Teynampet on January 2! Vegetables, fruits, grocery - at its best and freshest! New No. 32, Old No. 43, Kavignar Bahrathidasan Road,Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018. Toll Free: 1-800-425-2931
2
11
TUE
Partly
Sushi & Sashimi Promotion @ Paprika
p e o p l e . t r e n d s . e v e n t s
MON
ON SALE EXPRESS publishes the advertisements & listings in good faith but does not hold itself responsible for the representations or claims made for the products and services in respect of which readers are advised to make their own assessment. COPYRIGHT © 2009 ON SALE EXPRESS. Reproduction of any material in whole or part prohibited.
..............................................................................................
ON SALE EXPRESS |
JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
Framed Exclusivity is their style; from a decor inspired by cinema to a menu that boasts of rare delicacies, ‘Movies’ is sure to become a ‘super-hit’!
A
The moment you enter the restaurant, you will be excited at the prospect of finding the projectors placed on either side of the walls, playing some of the famous movies. ‘Bolt’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ it was, as luck prevailed for us. Walk in further and if you’re lucky, you’ll find a table with your favourite actor or actress’s picture on the chair and many interesting facts about him/her on your table. The sight of it is sure to thrill you! Having carefully and selectively handpicked the furniture and tiles from all over the world, this restaurant gives a feeling of walking into a museum of famous movies in Hollywood, Bollywood and not to forget namma Kollywood too! While the furnitures are emblazoned with every star from MGR ,Sivaji Ganesan to Johnny Depp and Jenifer Lopez, the tiles reflect the famous Hollywood movies of the 1900s like, ‘Gone with The Wind’, ‘Casablanca’, ‘Singing in The Rain’ and ‘The Lot’.
a menu based on steak. They imported meat from Argentina, known for its enticing taste. A welcome aspect of ‘Movies’ is that they are keen on changing the menu once in a month to offer their customers the best international cusine. Don’t forget to treat your taste buds with the special dessert, Vathalappam - a Sri Lankan dessert more often known as custard pie in English. The prices vary between Rs. 125 and Rs.400. Reasonable, we must say, as the quality compensates for the prices being a tad bit heavier on our pockets.
forks & knives
grand start to a picture perfect dinner is what ‘Movies’, the restaurant at Kodambakkam high road is all about. Inaugurated by our very own superstar Rajnikanth on the midnight of December 11, it seems to have tickled the food keys of the Chennaiites.
So go ahead and experience real life cinema at the “Movies”. Our own superstar has given the nod, so what are you waiting for? - Madhumita Prabhakar
Cheered at being placed on a table framed with Marilyn Monroe’s picture, we flipped the pages of the menu card to taste the choicest of dishes they have to offer. As for the starters, they have an array of salads, breads and fried foods in Continental, Oriental, Italian and Indian cuisine. While the Chicken Tikka and Veg Dimsum seemed to have the apt amount of spice, the salads with fresh cream were appetising and light. The main course, also offering special dishes from different cuisines did win over our taste buds. Aiming to deliver the taste as it should be in every cuisine, the Chefs at the restaurant promise to use their expertise in authentic ingredients to retain the taste. Some of the must-taste Indian dishes in the main course include Mushroom Fried Rice, Sweet ‘n’ Sour Vegetables and the ‘Veg Dumpling in Spicy Black Bean’. Of course, the special course would be the New Zealand Lambshack cooked in red wine. Available only at the Movies and Le Royal Meredien, it stands apart in the menu. Having inaugurated at the far end of the year when celebrations were at its peak, they wanted to offer a unique cuisine for their customers. While others chose to bring out the exotic Italian cuisine on New Year, they opted for
Photo: Karthik
Vathalappam More commonly known as custard cream, it has a unique taste to it. Predominantly made of coconut, custard cream and garnished with pudhina and a dash of honey, it is sure to give you a sight of Sri Lanka’s very own treasure.
.............................................................................................. Contact us at 044-43590099 | in.editor@ingen.in
3
ON SALE EXPRESS | JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
Green trends
This New Year, plant a sapling and see your home bloom with the bliss of greenery.
4
ncessantly surrounded by pollution, burnt plastic fumes and garbage dumps day in and day out seem to be a matter of utmost concern to us Chennaiites. While the government has been taking steps to plant saplings at every park, roundabout and road dividers, it is not a big task for us to adorn our own sweet home with some greenery and fresh air. A plant nursery which has a display of an beautiful array of plants, trees and cacti is G.K Nursery at Injambakkam.
colourful sights. “We established it five years ago and ever since, the choice available for the customers has gone up to a great extent,” says Grace, the owner. This nursery proffers numerous varieties of palm and fruit saplings, vegetable seeds, cacti and orchids. While most of the plants are grown at the nursery itself, some are procured from Bangalore and Andhra Pradesh. When asked about the customer demands and top preferences by them, Grace modestly says, “There are times when there are absolutely no sales to individual cus-
tomers. Though, we get bulk orders from landscapers on a regular basis.” Moreover, they have divided them into indoor and outdoor plants as some grow well under minimal sunlight. So what do they do when it rains heavily? “The plants get damaged and we do incur losses due to rains. But there is nothing we can do about it.”
ensures that they are informed about the do’s and don’ts of raising a sapling. So, take a walk around the nursery, pick a plant of your choice and embellish your homes with some greenery.
buy lanes
p e o p l e . t r e n d s . e v e n t s
I
- Madhumita Prabhakar
Catering to every need of the customer, Grace also
The very aura it presents tempts one to lurk around for a while and savour the
Photo: Prabhu K
..............................................................................................
SERVICES
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
MOBILES & NETWORKS
HOME & OFFICE NEEDS
ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICALS
BOOKS & STATIONERY
JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
RED SPOT b e
t h e r e
.
b u y
t h a t
.
i t ’s
o n
s a l e
| Books
10% Off.
19, Duraisamy Road, T. Nagar. Ph - 42127588
All 365 Days All 365 Days
Words & Worth Book Store
Books
10% off. Except Children Books.
E - 28, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar. Ph - 24468659
Alpha Land Books Pvt. Ltd
Books
10% Off.
142, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Ph - 28277090
Jan 2010 All 365 Days
Mayura Books
Books
10% Off.
12/1, East Mada Street, Mylapore. Ph - 43033406
Harrison Book Centre
Books
10% to 15% Off.
810, Anna Salai, Ch - 02. Ph - 9841314247
All 365 Days All 365 Days
Madras Book House
Engineering Books
Upto 20% Off.
49, Ranganathan St, T. Nagar, Ch - 17. Ph - 24341416
Sabari Book House
New Books / Varieties for Children Books
10% off.
42, C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Ch - 18. Ph - 42123356
All 365 Days
Buy 1 Get 1 Free ( Conditions Apply)
Shivani, 46, ECR, Thiruvanmiyur, Ch - 41. Ph - 24516577
Till Stock Ends
Odyssey
...
....
Sony
LCD TV - Series V, Series T, Home Theatre System
Avail Special Festival Price
Sony India Pvt Ltd, 33/13, Shafee Mohammed Rd. Ph - 28292571
15th Jan 2010
Preethi
Blue Leaf Platinum - Mixer Grinder
Buy Blue Leaf Platinum get Auto Cooker & Warmer worth Rs. 1990/- free
Kasim Traders, U. M. Associates, Vijay Rams, South India Trading Co.
Till Pongal Till Pongal
Sowbaghya
Electrical & Electronic appliances
Copper bottom Stainless Steel free with every purchase
T. Nagar, Chromepet, Kodambakkam. Ph - 28342908
Kenstar
Electrical & Electronic appliances
Assured free gifts for every purchase [Conditions Apply]
All authorized distributors. Ph - 42143359
31st Jan 2010
Pee Pee appliances (P) ltd & all authorized Dealer. Ph - 42888999
31st Jan 2010
Electrical & Electronic appliances
Great Discount Offer & Assured Free Gifts
Philips
Electrical & Electronic appliances
Festival Season - Assured Free Gifts
All Electronic Outlets
15th Jan 2010
Assured free gifts [Conditions Apply]
57, Mecco House, Anna Salai, Ch - 02. Ph - 44733322
18th Jan 2010
. ..
....
....
....
Electrical & Electronic appliances
....
Reliance Digital
... .
Hanbao
ELECTRONICS& ELECTRICALS
where it matters
....
....
Strike !
...
.
Books & Toys
BOOKS & STATIONERY
InDifference
Ane Books Private Limited
Flat 20% Genuine Sale
Velachery - 45495150
15th Jan 2010
The Home
Furnitures
Upto 25% Off.
Vadapalani - 69915151
Till Pongal
The Majestic Furnitures
Furnitures
Upto 25% off.
Velachery - 45495150
Till Stock Ends
Teak ‘n’ Oak
Furnitures
20% Discount
29/11, Tharamani Link Road, Velachery. Ph - 22433429
Till Pongal
Duroflex
Duroflex Sleep Systems
Free Pillows - Festival Season Offer (Conditions Apply)
Nearest Outlet. Ph - 26400740 / 26259940
Feb 2010
Rosebys
Bed Sheets, Towel, Lamp, Cushions, Curtains, Home accents
Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Festival Bonanza
T. Nagar. Ph - 28144125
10th Jan 2010
... ...
....
....
....
....
....
.
Furnitures
HOME & OFFICE NEEDS
Furn Kare
Chennai’s ‘Most Wanted’ Spot ...
Right Here!
Call 044 For RED SPOT Listing entries, Contact: 044 - 43590099
- 43590099 for Free Redspot Listing Entries 5
ON SALE EXPRESS | JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
All Branches. Ph - 39144444
Till Stock Ends
The Mobile Store
LG, Samsung & Sony Ericsson Mobiles
2 Years Warranty + Mobile Repair card free
All Outlets in Chennai - 64567843
Till Stock Ends
Orange Mobiles
Mobile Phones
Assured Gifts for Every Purchases
Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, Ch - 90. Ph - 9841523233
Till Pongal
Cell Park
Mobile Phones
Step in & Get Free Services
Saidapet. Ph - 9791177191
All 365 Days
Poorvika
E- Series, Black Berry Mobiles
Bluetooth Free
All Outlets in Chennai.
Till Pongal
Planet M
Videocon D2h
4 months subscription charges free
Anna Nagar - 26269944
All 365 Days
....
...
Buy 2 Shirts & Get 1 Trouser free
Anna Nagar, T. Nagar, Purasawakkam, Royapettah. Ph - 42615168
21st Jan 2010
Textiles
Flat 50% Off.
Rajalakshmi Hall, 177, Poonamallee High Road, Ch - 10.
15th Jan 2010
Buy 3 Get 5 Free / Buy 2 Get 3 Free / Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Ambattur, Nelson Manickam Rd, Kottivakkam. Ph - 24482100
4th Jan 2010
Shirts, T- Shirts, Trousers
Buy 3 & above garments get upto 20% off
T. Nagar, Ch - 17. Ph - 24330888
14th Jan 2010
Shirts & Pants
3 Readymade Shirts or 2 Readymade Pants @ Rs. 999/-
92, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar. Ph - 28152865
31st March 2010
Silk Sarees
Purchase above Rs. 50,000/- & Get Wet grinder Free / Purchase above Rs. 20,000/- & Get Rice Cooker Free
T.Nagar, Purasawalkam, Old Washermenpet. Ph-044-42121177.
Till Pongal 14th Jan 2010
The Wear House Color Plus
Textiles
Raymonds S.M.Silks
10% to 20% Off.
V2 Boutique
Exclusive Western Wear / Tailoring for Ladies
10% to 15% Off.
Shop No. 26, Basement Fountain Plaza, Egmore. Ph - 9840066749
All 365 Days
Lalitha Jewellery
Gold Jewellery
Free Gifts for Every purchase. For Rs. 12000/- to Rs. 5 Lakhs and reduced price per gram
123, Panagal Park, T. Nagar, Ch - 17. Ph - 28141155 / 77 / 88
Till Pongal
Khazana Jewellery
Gold Jewellery
Great Discount offers in Making & Wastage Charges
Cathedral Road, T. Nagar. Ph - 24364501
Till Pongal
Men’s & Women’s Apparel
Great Annual Sale - Upto 70% Off.
66A, Taylor’s Rd, Kilpauk Garden , Ch - 10. Ph - 26448172
14th Jan 2010
Apparels
Buy 2 Get 1 / Buy 1 Get 1 [Conditions Apply]
Mount Poonamallee High Road, Porur. Ph - 24760915
10th Jan 2010
Men’s & Women’s Apparel
Shop for Rs. 600/- & get a Aviator Sunglass worth Rs. 2000/-
ECR, Kottivakkam. Ph -044- 24510720
31st Jan 2010
T- Shirts starting Price Rs. 99/- Onwards
5, Century Plaza, Anna Salai, Teynampet. Ph - 24329292
Till Pongal
Anita Reebok Mega Mart Welknit Fashions Retail
....
Pizza
Only pay Rs. 40/- for regular pizza (for selected toppings only)
Pondy Bazaar. Ph - 24343772
All 365 Days
Pizza Corner
Pizza
Buy a Large Pizza get 50% off / Buy a Medium Pizza and get Garlic Breads, Pineapple & Banana Fudge.
Nandanam.Ph-044-42131333
10th Jan 2010
The French Loaf
Food
15% Discount for UTI Bank Card holders.
Ph - 044 - 43561333
All 365 Days
Food
Dine for above Rs.250/- get museli crunch(Complan) free
1A, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar. Ph - 43532252
31st Jan 2010
Pub & Bar
25% Discount during ‘Happy Hours’ (11 hrs to 18 hrs) at Millennium Dollar
No.79, 100 Feet Road, Vadapalani. Ph - 23621818
All 365 Days
Food
Dine above Rs. 2000/- & get 10% Off.
T. Nagar - 28343030
All 365 Days All 365 Days
Great Wall Restaurant
Marry Brown Ambica Empire Cascade Restaurant Hotel Park View
Rooms
10% Off.
Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Ph - 42030367
East Wood Resorts
Rooms
Avail 10% off on only weekdays
1/240, ECR, Injambakkam, Chennai - 41.
All 365 Days
Rooms
30% Off.
578, Anna Salai, Teynampet. Ph - 42072266
All 365 Days
In Chennai Hotel Hotel Shelter
Anna Nagar. Ph - 26288787
31st Jan 2010
The Fitness Zone
Fitness Equipments
Fitness Equipment Package (10 Varieties Of Equipments) Only Rs. 50,000/-
168, Shop No. 12, Quintegra Towers, Eldams Road, Alwarpet. Ph - 43144331
Till January 2010
Lets Do Something
Western Dance / Yoga
25% off on referral discount(1st Month)/ 10% off on bulk registration(4+) all month
41, Sarathy nagar, Velachery. Ph - 45014350.www.letsdosomething.in
All 365 Days
Dr.Batra’s Positive Health Clinic
Health Clinic
10% off. If you are referred by patients
Ashok Nagar. Ph - 42318402
All 365 Days
Beauty Touch Parlour
Beauty Package
Makeup for Rs. 600/- & get Bleach free, and for Rs. 1000/- and get half waxing free.
89/399, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. Ph - 42334547 / 9940574413
Till Pongal
Devi’s Beauty Parlour
Beauty Package
50% off.
Ayanavaram, Ch - 23. Ph - 9884953870
14th Jan 2010
Interior and Exteriors
Purchase of more than Rs. 500/- & get one Potpoori room fragrance free
Adyar - 24402485
14th Jan 2010
Rooms & Foods
20% off for Rooms & 5% off for Food.
Arumbakkam. Ph - 23791314
All 365 Days
... ...
Beauty Centres
Travel
Entertainment
Interiors & Exteriors
Education & Learning
Repair & Service
Miscellaneous
Health Centres
.
....
.
...
Accommodation
....
...
Food
....
The Vijay Park
....
Join & Get a Laptop Free.
....
All 365 Days
....
Mylapore. Ph - 044 - 24951919
....
10% Discount on Rooms
Master Diploma in Graphics & Visual Effects
....
Rooms
Orange Computer Education
Sixth Sense Lighting
6
....
. ....
....
...
....
Men’s & Women’s Wear
....
Salwar & Kurthi / Tailoring for Ladies
....
GJS Exclusif
26, Tansi Nagar, Velachery, Taramani Road. Ph - 22433354
....
MOBILES& NETWORKS
. ...
Shirts
Kenith Parker
Rex Fashions
....
Wrist Watch, Digital Wall Clock, Travel Bag, Hot pack, Gold Coin, Pouch , Sim Card free
....
Mobile Devices
Wavetel
Mixed Bag
..............................................................................................
ON SALE EXPRESS |
JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
Gizmo Planet around the world
We have some really interesting gizmo news from across the world. Read on!
Share your Memories! HP now takes the digital photo frame to new heights with its HP DreamScreen line of smart displays. It does more than just flaunt pictures, it links wirelessly to the Internet and can display pictures, five-day weather forecasts, update content on Facebook and groove into the Pandora music service. This smart display comes in two sizes (10” and 13” inches diagonally) and they can also be linked to your desktop so that you can place multimedia content directly on them. Go ahead and show off your dream come true!
Power-Packed! Could 2010 finally be the year of the fuel cell? Looks like it. Horizon’s hydrogen fuel cell is all set to hit the markets by the end of the year. Hydrofill is a ‘personal hydrogen station’ that can convert water into hydrogen gas, which then gets stored in a small cartridge called the Hydrostik. These cartridges can then be used to recharge smaller gadgets on the go. It’s power on the move.
Trail-blazer Have you lost that important parcel that your friend couriered you? Well, take heart, somebody just thought of a product that can trace your parcel as it gets packed and moved. When ‘FedEx SenseAware’ is dropped into your package prior to shipping, it gives real time information on the package via the web. A GPS receiver, accelerometer, cellular transmitter and a light sensor are all built into this tiny product, and they jointly report data until your package is received. This would allow users to know if their fragile package has been dropped, opened or lost along the way. The device is available for shipping in USA and costs 120 USD.
Trendsetter Lenovo B500 has got what it takes to make it big! With its angular design and metal finish, it comes with Intel Core 2 Quad processor, 1TB storage, 23” full HD widescreen display, a built-in JBL speaker system and is all out to woo the gadget freak. It also has an optional TV tuner with remote, in case you want to transform it into a media center. This one is perfect for the serious gamer and multimedia enthusiasts.
.............................................................................................. Contact us at 044-43590099 | in.editor@ingen.in
7
2010
Do it Now SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
31 3
4
5
6
7
FRI
SAT
1
2
8
9
SUN
7
Holidays - 2
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10 11 12 13
SUN
7
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10 11 12 13
Jan 1
- New Y
Jan 14
- Tamil N
Jan 15
- Thiruva
Jan 16
- Uzhav
- Repub
10
11 12 13 14 15 16
14
15 16 17 18 19 20
14
15 16 17 18 19 20
Jan 26
17
18 19 20 21 22 23
21
22 23 24 25 26 27
21
22 23 24 25 26 27
Feb 27
- Meela
Mar 16
- Telugu
24
25 26 27 28 29 30
28
28
29 30 31
May 1
- May D
SUN
4
MON
5
TUE
6
WED
7
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
8
9 10
SUN
1 8
MON
2 9
TUE
3
Aug 15 - Indep
WED
4
THU
5
FRI
6
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
7
WED
1
THU
2
FRI
3
SAT
4
10 11 12 13 14
5
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
12
13 14 15 16 17 18
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
19
20 21 22 23 24 25
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
29 30 31
26 27 28 29 30
6
7
8
9 10 11
Sep 1
- Krishna
Sep 10
- Ramza
Sep 11
- Vinaya
Oct 2
- Gand
Oct 16
- Ayuth
Oct 17
- Vijaya
Nov 5
- Deepa
Nov 17
- Bakrid
Dec 17 - Muha
Dec 25 - Christm
--------------------------------------------------- SMART SHOPPIN
w!
20
Year's Day
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
1
2
3
30
31
8
9 10
2
3
11
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 25
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
New Year's Day
alluvar Day
var Thirunal
blic Day
ad-un-Nabi
u New Year's Day
Day
pendence Day
4
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
1 7
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
8
9 10 11 12
9
10 11 12 13 14 15
13
14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24
16
17 18 19 20 21 22
20
21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30
23
24 25 26 27 28 29
27
28 29 30
7
6
THU
6
6
5
WED
8
5
4
TUE
7
a Jayanthi
an
akar Chaturthi
dhi Jayanthi
ha Pooja
adasami
avali
d
arram
mas
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
SUN
FRI
SAT
1
2
8
9
7
10
11 12 13 14 15 16
17 24
31 3
4
5
6
7
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
SUN
MON
6
TUE
7
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
8
9 10 11
10 11 12 13
5
14
15 16 17 18 19 20
12
13 14 15 16 17 18
18 19 20 21 22 23
21
22 23 24 25 26 27
19
20 21 22 23 24 25
25 26 27 28 29 30
28
29 30
26 27 28 29 30 31
N G S TA R T S H E R E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ON COVER
ON SALE EXPRESS | JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
One Mall
fits all!
Are you tired of shop-hopping your way to fill your wardrobe? Worry no more! The ‘Mall culture’ has finally reached destination Chennai. Watch out as the city gets ‘mall’ed!
C
hennai has always been lagging behind in the concept of shopping malls. Given the standards for a mall, Citi Centre and Ampa Skywalk remain to be the only shopping malls in the city. Of course, Spencer Plaza, Abirami Mega Mall, Alsa Mall, Fountain Plaza, Prince Plaza among others have catered to the huge shopping appetite of Chennai quite satisfactorily. But to be qualified as a ‘mall’, a complex needs to include an anchor – the crowd puller which will be the kingsized store (like Lifestyle in Citi Centre) and a movie screen complex for sure.
Lucky for us, a few players have already come in to the city to fill the gaps in the retail market left by the absence of sufficient shopping malls. Ampa Skywalk Located strategically on Nelson Manickam Road, this newest attraction for the city’s shoppers has been a welcome change, especially for those from areas like Anna Nagar, Kilpauk, Chetpet, Egmore and the surroundings. Though partially open, with Westside as the anchor, the mall is also home to Landmark and Wills Lifestyle. There are about 20 outlets in the food court with KFC, McDonald’s and Café Coffee Day taking the lead. However, the pride of place is the PVR Cinemas that had opened grand with seven screens. And its ten-level parking space makes the ‘mall experience’ a lot more comfortable! With three floors of shopping, this six-lakh square feet of space is bound to witness a great number of footfalls in 2010. Express Avenue In an attempt to probably compensate for the scarcity of malls in the city, Express Avenue is opening as the largest shopping mall of South India in the grounds of The Indian Express House. Likely to be inaugurated mid-2010, this mall is bound to change the face of Chennai in the shopping scenario. Located in a prime spot – the Club House Road – this place offers a hotel, office and retail space. Spread over fifteen-lakh square feet, this will indeed be the largest mall in the city, completely equipped with huge brands, a space to park 1800 cars
10
and movie screens by Satyam Cinemas. EA, self-proclaimed as the ‘fashion statement of Chennai’ boasts of an international design with excellent finishes, adequate safety measures, strong security systems and beautiful landscapes. One can safely bet that this is going to be the greatest phenomenon for Chennai in 2010. Coromandel Plaza Located on ECR in Semmenchery, this upcoming mall claims to hold over a 100 stores, four movie screens, four major departmental stores and restaurants. With an anchor spread over three floors, an electronics store and a home needs store apart from a hyper market, this is likely to spread out the shopping crowd of the city evenly. With more than twenty, huge residential developments dotted around this mall, the developers of those projects are happily projecting this plaza as an added advantage of buying homes from them. With levels of basement parking, a cellar level and five floors, this is soon going to become a landmark in the most happening belt of Chennai. Ramee Mall Do you remember the Magunt-Oberoi 7 star hotel that was a hot topic of discussion a few years back? Well, it is widely-known that the plan was shelved and the static site is once again witnessing work progress. For the regular passers-by, the big blue board reading ‘Ramee Mall – Opening Shortly’ is a spurt of hope in that otherwise sober stretch of the city. Though this does not really qualify as a mall without an anchor and movie screen, it definitely is anticipated to attract the shoppers of Chennai. On a land measuring a little over an acre, this three-floor shopping complex will quench the shopping thirst of the city through its stores and fine-dining options. Times do seem to be changing with a good development in the retail scene of Chennai. And for the regular, malldeprived Chennai-ite, it’ll be a ‘More-theMerrier’ scenario. - Correspondent
ON SALE EXPRESS |
ON COVER
JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
Ampa Skywalk @ Nelson Manickam Road
Expre
ss Ave @ Club nue House
Ramee Mall @ Anna Salai
Road
Bazaars from our good ol’ Madras
MM Lighting, Italian Lights or other similar outlets that boast of alluring lighting options. Be it Titan or the traditional Gani & Sons, this place also gives you the best of watchmakers.
On one side of the stretch, you can find little shops huddled together and customers haggling for Rs.10 or 20 for those CDs and footwear. Sri Krishna Sweets at the end of the road comes as a sudden reminder of the times we are in! On the opposite stretch, you’ll find diverse electrical goods. If you are looking for that chandelier extraordinaire, you might find it right here. Check out
Handloom House founded in 1956 still stocks those beautifully weaved traditional saris from across the country. T Mangharam stands as another proud Madrazen, they have been selling clothes for almost four generations now. Started in 1966 as a 700 sq feet wholesale dealer, now the store is spread across a massive area of 25,000 sq feet!
Burma Bazaar
Zam Bazaar
As you walk down the Rattan Bazaar road, you can feel the spirit of Madras seething in it; it is one of the quaint corners in the city that remains untouched by time.
For once stop hanging out in those cafes and multiplexes, step into the streets of Zam Bazaar and experience the city as it was some two decades back. The minute you step into the lanes of Zam bazaar in Triplicane, you’ll find yourself engulfed in colours. From hawkers selling strung jasmines to brightly coloured glass bangles, and little shops selling clothes, groceries
Before imported goods made their way to superstores, they had come to our city via the Burma Bazaar. From Chinese toys, Korean mobiles, mp3 players, DVD players, imported perfumes, cigarettes and chocolates, you can get a share of the best foreign goods here. Provided, you don’t mind the fact that most of them are smuggled!
Contact us at 044-43590099 | in.editor@ingen.in
or anything under the sun, the place bustles with activity. Planning to frame that wonderful Saraswati picture you have, then you might just find the right choice here. If you believe in our very own Indian herbal concoctions (aka Nattu Marundhu), this bazaar has a lineup of shops selling traditional Indian medicine. From face packs to health drinks, they have the herbal panacea to all your needs.
You can get DVDs and CDs for as cheap as Rs.15. For anything that comes cheap and easy, there is a downside. So does Burma Bazaar! Never expect a guarantee or warranty out here. This place is meant for those who would like to live life, king-size without paying as much.
A Blast from the past
Rattan Bazaar
If you prefer to shop the old-fashioned way, Chennai still has those vintage bazaars where you can stop and get that ‘multani mitti’ or even a Korean mobile.
11
ON SALE EXPRESS | JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
Raising Funds for Housing k n o w . s p e a k . a c t
“ ..‘Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,
the following conditions for considering a housing loan application. They are:
Be it ever so humble there’s no place like home!
i) individuals should be in a permanent service or run their own business.
A charm from the skies seems to hallow us there,
ii) The age limit should not be more than 60 in the case of the salaried class and 65 for self-employed people.
Which, seek through the world, is ne’er met with elsewhere. Home! Home! Sweet, sweet home! There’s no place like home! There’s no place like home! ..” - John Howard Payne (1791-1852)
I
s not owning a home the cherished dream of everyone today? But such a dream is not easy to achieve unless one has some ready resources to make a beginning. Some 30 years ago a ground (2,400 sqft) was available for Rs 2,500 in a good locality in Chennai, but today one ground costs Rs.2.50 crores plus. Even for acquiring a decent flat, one has to pay a hefty sum, moving the heaven and earth for mobilising funds. These days housing loans are offered by banks, nationalised and private-sector, and some non-banking financial institutions. Such loans can be availed of without too many hassles, but many are not aware of the eligibility criteria, the interest rates and the other fees involved. The main points that banks take into account are the applicant’s monthly income, expenses statement and liabilities, assets if any and the cost of the property (some have area jurisdiction). The banks and financial institutions have their own norms for fixing the rate of interest which is either a fixed or floating rate. A few banks offer packages combining both. Some nationalised banks have stipulated
iii) The borrower should have invested at least 20 percent of the cost of the property including stamp duty and registration fee. iv) The minimum loan amount would be Rs.50,000 and the maximum amount would be decided taking into account the repayment capacity of the borrower(s). If the application is for outright purchase of a house/flat, the amount sought as loan will be paid to the seller at the time of registration, provided the buyer (borrower) has already paid his share of the cost . For projects under construction, the loan amount is disbursed in stages. The application can be made jointly with one’s spouse to be eligible for a higher loan amount. In such cases, the salaries can be clubbed for the purpose of calculation of the loan amount. This can be done either when the property is jointly held with the spouse or the spouse stands as a guarantor. The fees charged by the banks vary and generally are for processing loan application (varies from 0.50% – 2 %), documentation, late payment, prepayment of loan, partly or in full (some banks levy a penalty up to 2 % with a ceiling), legal verification, technical inspection etc. Documents required The following documents have to be submitted to the bank along with the loan application:
- Construction of a House - Title deeds of the property along with the mother document - Encumbrance certificate for the previous 13 years - Tax receipts till the date of application Sanctioned plan - Estimated cost of construction from an engineer. - Legal scrutiny report from the bank’s panel advocate. Buying A Flat
ment of Income Tax (if you have income in addition to salary) or Form 16 in the case of salaried persons. Income tax assessment orders and returns for the previous three years. In the case of self-employed, a brief note on the nature of business, year of establishment, present bankers, form of organisation and the applicant’s position in it , a certificate of the applicant’s educational qualification and declaration of the net worth of the applicant.
- Sale deed executed by the builder in favour of the purchaser.
2) Age proof.
- Title deeds of the builders/landowner for a period of 13 years.
4)Proof of residence.
- Development agreement between the builder and landowner. - Agreement of sale/construction between seller/builder with the applicant. - Sanctioned plan - Encumbrance certificate for 13 years. - Tax receipts paid till the date of application. - NOC from builders - Legal scrutiny report from bank’s panel advocate. In addition to these, the following are also to be got ready:
1) Latest salary certificate with details of deductions from the employer and Income Tax Assessment Order from the Depart-
3)Two passport-size photographs.
Tax benefits Under Section 24(1) of the Income Tax Act, those who avail housing loans are eligible for tax benefits. Interest repayment of Rs.1,50,000 per annum qualifies for tax saving under the new Finance Act, provided the property is acquired or constructed with capital borrowed after April 1, 1999 and the acquisition/construction is completed before April 1, 2003, and the property is self occupied. An added benefit under Section 80(c) on repayment of principal amount to the extent of Rs.1,00,000 is also available on the same loan subject to compliance with conditions stipulated in the IT Act. - Correspondent
Arthritis Pain Caplet
Butter Toffee Peanuts Nutty Guys in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a voluntary recall of all Butter Toffee Peanuts and Yoghurt Covered Peanuts with sell-by dates before March 15, 2010. Insects were discovered in some of these products.
CMYK
Japanese Toys Kendamaspot LLC is recalling about 300 Kendama Japanese wooden skill ball toys. The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the US federal lead paint standards. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy.
12
product recalls
McNeil Consumer Healthcare and US FDA have notified consumers that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include all available product lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles, In November 2009, five lots of this product were recalled due to consumer reports of an unusual musty or mildew-like odour that was associated with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. The odour is caused by the presence of a chemical 2,4,6-tribromoanisole, which is believed to be formed by the breakdown of a chemicalwhich preserves the wood pallets used in the shipping process.
ON SALE EXPRESS |
JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
The People's B
ehold the common man. Not the ones that can sustain desires or the ones that simply dream on, but the kind that best defines the fine line between expenses and an investment. Dreams are at an arm’s length but no, sweat shall rather be put to better use? Half the world’s population is left torn and yet consumerism preaches that the ‘good’ come at a price. Farce is what this is, that quality is directly proportional to the fat bill attached. Now behold the Tata motors’ new baby. True, at a first glance the Nano does look like a faceless monster. Nose-less rather, considering a car’s front often transcends into a human face for many. But that doesn’t make it any less of a proper car compared to its segment rivals. Nor does the surprisingly light cheque it takes to buy one. The ergonomics have been taken care of, efficiently of course, in a way they don’t push the numbers up. That’s the reason it’s inexpensive, not for some reason the fat pockets would invent. The 620cc engine, according to your neighbour driving a Ford, might appear to have come off a moped. But no, it has been squeezed to give over 30 horsepower, only a tad less than the ageing favourite Maruti 800. What’s more, you can tell that neighbour that the small engine continues to ride easy on your pockets.
And therefore, it saves you from the joining the group that throws their arms up and raise flags every time petrol prices go up one paise. Plus, you wouldn’t do much damage to the environment with its small carbon emission figures. The small engine sure does have shortfalls – 0-60kmph takes a patient twelve seconds similar to the Maruti 800, but when was the last time you recollect driving in any Indian city without your foot on the brakes for more than ten metres? It must be appreciated that the car has been built for the cities and must not be humiliated by letting it roll on the highways. The problem there would be the climb to top speed taking eons and increasing the possibilities of getting you rear-ended. The next step in the comparison with its nearest rival, the 800, would be the interiors. It has been claimed that the Nano packs in twenty percent more interior space than the 800. This would mean you get a comfortable leg room as you drive and enough knee room in the rear to let your toddler son crawl. Air conditioning has been branded luxury and I couldn’t agree more, considering the car’s purpose of providing four wheels for the price of two. The top end variant comes loaded with the A/C though, but with numbers skilfully played with so they don’t skyrocket.
Car
Now pause. I might be doing this review all wrong as this isn’t just any another car to be plugged. This doesn’t fit into pop, nor is it rock. It’s a whole different genre. Yes, if there’s a price segment, there would be rivals but none of them qualify to be compared with Tata’s smug-mobile. They haven’t just built a car here, they have gone back to the drawing boards and decided they shall satisfy the true purpose of the automobiles – personalised commuting. Call it Freddy Flintstone’s cars’s 21st century version but I’m afraid there aren’t many cars around that satisfy the purpose of the cars better than this. You have four wheels, a cozy well designed cabin and air conditioning if you chose the high end variant, all of which shall help you get to work in the same amount as time as your honourable colleague in his big V6. You don’t pay extras for the badge, you are not traded with cheap trinketry for a fortune, you are charged exactly what you should be – if all that can’t sound satisfying, I’m afraid it isn’t the car’s fault then.
would make faces to raise the windows manually if it saves a chunk of your salary. In the traffic that makes your car kiss the bumper of the one in front, there wouldn’t be much use for the power steering, would it? The Nano, therefore, isn’t just a car but a lesson on what is needed and what is being paid for. I’d repeat, the purpose of automobiles – family commuting together in comfort - has never been better satisfied in almost a century. I bet it wouldn’t fail to cause endless smiles in your family - Varun Sridhar
Concorde Motors (india) ltd. Glaxo, No:39, velachery road, Guindy, Chennai - 600032.
There isn’t any problem with the rival Chevy or the Hyundais but should you walk up to one, be prepared to feel the pinch of having spent twice as much as the Nano only to see your speedometer get to sixty faster. Hardly a few of us
C MYYKK
Tata Nano
Follow Traffic Rules Contact us at 044-43590099 | in.editor@ingen.in
Wear your Seat Belts
Have a Safe Drive
13
ON SALE EXPRESS | JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
Comfort
Couture If you would like to have a quiet place to do some wild shopping, check this out!
P
ut up in a cosy corner in Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Deez D’zine Factory can surprise you with its sheer variety and exotic designs. When we say variety, it is not just about the fabrics and the patterns that are intricately woven on their garments, they flaunt quite a variety of sizes as well. Dhanya Ramkumar, founder of Deez D’zine Factory explains, “ A few years ago, I found it really difficult to get clothes for my size, as I was pretty thin. This inspired me to set up Deez D’zine Factory to fill this gap.” The shop caters to frail , medium-build and the plus-sized women unlike other shops that expect the buyer to have the perfect hour-glass figure. Having said that this shop has something for everyone, now, let’s take a tour of this boutique. Just as we step in, an interesting array of kurtas look at us invitingly. Subtle elegance or retro chic, whatever be your fashion statement, they have got that perfect design to refurbish your wardrobe. They are priced anywhere between Rs. 600 and Rs. 1800. The adjacent shelves have a good collection of leggings and duppatas to complement your kurtas. The leggings come at a reasonable Rs.300-400 price range. Moving further , you can find designer chudidhars that’ll guarantee you attention at any wedding. If you are looking at something more casual, then check out their party-wear collection in an adjoining room (to the left), where great tunic tops and cool tees are kept . Pair them up with some cool jeans that are priced at Rs. 450 and above. They have not forgotten the footwear either, this collection varies from simple brown and black slip-ons to utterly stylish white shoes. If you are a party bird, you definitely ought to check this. Not to forget those funky belts near the door, they create quite an impression. The pathway to the inner room (to the left) is filled with little exquisite accessories. Though little pricey, they are definitely unique.
in focus
f a s h i o n . s t y l e . i c o n
When we move further down, there is a beautiful collection of ethnic saris. Be it silk cotton, Andhra cotton or the designer bridal trousseau, their collection has been handpicked to impress the queen in you. They have chosen vibrant hues to complement any lady. Are you thinking, not my kind, I would prefer the skirts? Then move on straight from the main hall. They have a decent collection of skirts, not the ones you can wear to office though! Then, we found the Indian version of these skirts too, yes, the pattu-pavadais! But sorry, this is not for the ladies, it is their Children’s collection. They have frocks too for your little ones. Vidya promises more, “Soon, we are bringing in more kids wear, as in proper children garments. I don’t like kids dressing like elders showing off their navels and so on. Children are meant to be dressed cute in frocks.” - Catherine Gilon
Deez D’zine Factory (First floor) Old no 10, new no 23, 12th cross street, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 20. Contact: 9840374890/ 9940314109
Photo: Prabhu K
So, what would you easily miss out here? No, it’s got nothing to do with your wardrobe. We were surprised to find price tags on the paintings adorning their walls. Dhanya Ramkumar smiles and explains, “I have always been passionate about paintings, when my friends wanted to buy them, I thought why not?” She then showed us some amazing oil paintings, some finished, some near completion. Who is better to choose your garb than this lady with an eye for art?
14
ON SALE EXPRESS |
JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
Tring
Color Craze
Tring Tring ...
W
mad lab
hoever would have thought of a wooden cell phone? Well, two Koreans Hyun Jin Yoon and Eun Hak Lee did and they proved that cell phones needs not be plasticbased. The Maple Phone is a wooden cell phone that exhibits a touch sensitive keypad and also includes a camera. It is impossible to completely use wood to create the cell phone, hence a combination of products have been incorporated. It is probably heavier than regular cell phones and looks like a piece of wood with numeric stickers; but from an environmental perspective it works very well! Perhaps this will pave the way for future wooden products, like wooden MP3 players, wooden laptops and even wooden televisions! Go wood!
Dear Kids, This bear has a great story to tell, but he first needs to get dressed up, all smart and handsome! Colour him and let the tales begin!
Colour this picture and mail your artwork to in.creativity@ingen.in (or) to the address below within the next ten days (by January 18, 2009) to win exciting prizes!
Maple Phone The Wooden Cell Phone
online
FUN
Dot on to complete the Logo
Winner for 13th Issue: Nithin, Teynampet
Guess the Ad! Mail your answers to in.creativity@ingen.in & win exciting prizes!
Answer for Last week: Raymond & the Winner is: Shankar Jagannathan Contact us at 044-43590099 | in.editor@ingen.in
Mailing Address: - 3B, Nahar Garden Apts., Kannappa Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 41
15
ON SALE EXPRESS | JAN 8 - JAN 14, 2010
H
e’s tall, dark and handsome and is back on screen as the ‘Theeradhu Vilayattu Pillai’ (TVP). We are talking about Vishal, the action hero whose trying his hand at comedy and romance in this flick with not one but three heroines! It sure is a tough task, so what does our Romeo feel about it? Read on Have you undergone a makeover for Theeradhu Vilayattu Pillai? Yes, my look is completely different. It’s a slick and stylish film and you will see a new Vishal in it. So watch out! How was it shooting with three beautiful heroines? (Laughs) It was tough! It was almost like shooting for ten action films! But all of them cooperated beautifully and have given their best shot. What’s TVP about? It’s a good mix of romance and comedy and it’s all about fighting it out in love! The comedy part was quite a challenge and hopefully, I have met it well in the film!
So, what does the ‘theeratha vilayattu pillai’ do in the film? I play a complete playboy character, the alpha male. It’s a film for the youth. It shows how a male chauvinist encounters incidents that change him in life.
on sets
l i g h t . c a m e r a . a c t i o n
Actor Vishal
Back in Action! How close is the character to you in real life? (Laughs) It’s definitely not my story! But like everyone else, I have also experienced incidents like the ones in the film like saying ‘I love you’ to a girl for fun or telling lies to girls to impress them. So, to that extent, I guess all of us can relate to it! In fact, I used to tease director Thiru saying, ‘hey, I don’t need lines to learn for this role! I can just be myself! ( laughs).’ We hear there are a lot of new faces in the film… Yes, editor Suresh debuts, the stunt choreographer Dilip is another debutant, he is the son of Suresh Subrayan, the renowned stunt master. Even the director Thiru is a fresh face. Tanushree Dutta and Sarah Jones are also debuting in Tamil. How has the music turned out? Well, it’s my next film with Yuvan after Thambirabarani and the music rocks. We shot a song in Melbourne and another in New Zealand. Arvind Krishna’s camera has added on to the magic. Totally, there are five songs. We hear you visit the Himalayas often. Any particular reason for that? Well, I just like the Himalayas and visit a resort there often. I like to be by myself sometimes and I love it there. I may even shoot a film there someday. I have seen some wonderful locales (taking cues, anyone?)! What’s your next project? It’s a film with Bala and I said yes because the story is amazing. It’s a double hero subject. I am really happy that he trusted me for the role. - Rinku Gupta
My Fab 4! Favourite store: Just Casuals CMYK
Favoured cuisine: Japanese. I love sushi. Favoured restaurants: Hip Asia at the Taj Connemara and Aqua at The Park. One brand you’ll always find in my wardrobe: Armani
16
Published and Owned by Girish Nara and published from Flat-B, Plot-3, Nahar Garden Apts, Kannappa Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 41. and printed by Girish Nara at Vasan Print Products Pvt. Ltd., No.72, North Phase, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai - 98. Editor: Girish Nara