extras 1 learn VOL. 2 NUMBER. 12 TO SURF @ NOW! NOT TO BE SOLD SEPARATELY surf net FOR FREE DARA GAON, TADONG @Ph: 270455 extrasTHE NOW! SPECIAL 8-PAGE PULL-OUT Go For Twelve kurtas and short jackets, empha- LOCAL DESIGNER LAUNCHES sizing the silhouette. Jyotsna has interestingly avoided embroidery, traditional Indian needle-work READY-TO-WEAR LINE that so totally dominate Indian SK-03… burst into full their twenties] make “Twelve De- designs nowadays. throttle in an evening of signs,” ’s first design Elegant cuts but minimal or no consultancy firm, which expects to embellishments and light and bright lights, soft, share its expertise in fashion, fluid fabrics. These were the aes- scintillating music and home accessories and handi- thetics governing this very wear- ravishing local models crafts design and development. able collection. The show, interestingly called “The choice of fabric and hues clad in designs that were SK-03… and choreographed by for this collection was deliberate. simple yet stylish... Karma G. Namgyal, consisted of We wanted to use locally avail- SARIKAH ATREYA reports a small but impressive prêt-à-por- able raw materials. Also, we ter [ready to wear] collection wanted to dispel the fallacy sur- eptember 6, Saturday, aimed to “suit every young rounding the use of khadi, which Little Italy - the woman’s, everyday need.” is not considered fashionable Srajdhani’s select, fash- Jyotsna has mostly used natu- enough. But the fabric can be ion conscious crowd was part of ral fabrics such as khadi and raw used to create beautiful gar- history in making when “Twelve silk and limited the use of lycra ments,” says Jyotsna. Designs” launched its exclusive and brocade in her garments. Given the fact that ready-to-wear collection that Using straight, classic cuts and ladies are so used to buying rela- promises to give our under- lines that were not designed to tively cheap Bangkok-made THE THREE WHO MAKE “TWELVE”: [above] Dorji, Jigme and Jyotsna pose standing of fashion and style a hide and colours that didn’t shout clothes that are rip-offs of latest with their models while another walks the Little Italy ramp [top] fresh perspective and also put at the world, she has crafted gar- worldwide fashion trends, how Sikkim on the fashion map of the ments which come in earthy does Twelve intend to seduce ion boutiques like Ogaan and and will be aimed at the world. A first for Sikkim. shades of beige, brown, ivory, and convert them? Santoshi in the Metros. Although middle-aged women. Twelve’s first collection saw grey maroon and black. She has “We will cater to the specific they have not yet decided on the “It will be sometime before the formal entry of Jyotsna, an also consistently used a neutral needs of an individual. Our de- price-range, the collection will most the people of Sikkim get used NIFT fashion design graduate, palette, with splashes of yellow signs are practical and need- probably be slotted on a slightly to the concept of designer out- into the ever-expanding and in- and blue thrown in. based. They are for those who higher range - starting from Rs. fits. We are here to help that triguing world of fashion de- The collection is great for want to stand out,” reasons Jigme. 1,000 onwards, informs Jyotsna. process and see that it hap- signing, along with friend and wearing to college or office or for Twelve intends to market its line The young fashion designer pens. This is just the begin- partners Jigme and Dorji, both a formal night out and comprises through exclusive retailing from will soon be working on her sec- ning,” says Jigme. accessory design graduates of elegantly styled lightweight their own studio and some outlets ond collection, which should be Fashion in Sikkim appears from NIFT. This trio [all still in skirts, tops, capris, trousers and here in Sikkim and also from fash- out before the Losoong festival on the verge of coming of age. FROM GANGTOK TO TOK At Hanuman Tok, the children The chief guest for the day’s were divided into groups accord- festivities was the GREF Chief RAJDHANI KIDS GET A DAY OUT, COURTESY CHINMAYA MISSION ing to their ages. The camp Engineer, Suraj Prakash. Also Acharya [‘Swamiji’] was assisted seen enjoying the day-long trip a NOW REPORT by well trained Sevaks and were many parents, including Sevikas [teachers] who guided Sikkim BSNL GM, MK Seth. he children had started arriv- the children through the activity- The children were back at 5.30 Ting at the Chinmaya Mission packed camp-book provided to pm, tired and happy. Centre much ahead of time. All each child by the organisation. “They were so excited about looked quite excited about the The highlights of the camp the camp, they want us to orga- “Human to Hanuman” one-day were interesting sessions of nize more of these,” said Acharya camp organized by the Sikkim story-telling and bhajans, quiz, Kailas Chaitanya, Sikkim Chinmaya Mission on Sunday, 7 riddles, paintings, drawing, indoor Chinmaya Mission. He an- September, at Hanuman Tok. By and outdoor games. Children nounced four children’s camp 8.30 am, the two buses sporting were taught along with play so every year for each season. The colorful banners and carrying that learning became a game last children’s camp organized by nearly a hundred children made rather than a burden. They were the mission was on Lord , their way to what would turn out also provided with lunch and re- while the theme for this one was to be an extremely fun-filled day. freshments. the life of Lord Hanuman.

9 extras 2 extraneous THE GANGTOK STATE OF MIND BAZAAR Buzz . . . OUR HEALTH VS. YOUR WEALTH! ou must be really Besharam Ynot to respond to being called a liar by the leading newspaper in town. Although defending the indefensible is hardly been a problem with the cola giant, this time they really have no answers lice seemed so congenial about grandiose scheme, resulting in as to why log inhe liar kehte hai. wrong parking. Finally, the driver undue delays. Try and get a re- It is clear that Pepsi cares a hoot emerged out of the building and sponse about this from the de- about the sentiments of the after much bonhomie the vehicle partment and no one wants to say people of Sikkim. They have tried moved out of the area. Kya kare, anything. You keep getting to fool us by implying that all minister ka gaadi tha, even the shunted from one official to an- Pepsi coming into Sikkim is made traffic police know who to take on other, ad nauseum. With the fes- of pure mountain spring water and who to let go. One thing you tival season about to begin, and QUOTATION NOTICE from Bhutan. This is blatantly un- can be sure of, if the car had be- everyone in need of money, it’s Sealed quotations are invited from Authorised true as only the Pepsi in glass longed to any ordinary person, time the department got its act bottles comes from there. And, for the Big Red Machine would not together or at least have some dealers for supply of photo copier machine in the God’s sake how many of us drink have waited for a moment before answers ready. office of the Accountant General (Audit) Office, cola from glass bottles anymore! towing it away. All the rest, as was made clear CHINTAN KARO Sikkim. Interested parties may quote their rates by investigations carried out by the DRAW A LINE t the inauguration of the of different brands of photocopier machines NOW! team comes from West chool students experiment AChintan Bhawan on Monday, alongwith company’s facilities of AMC/ warran- Bengal and other places, not Sing with cigarettes or alcohol the Chief Minister kept everyone home to too many fresh water is hardly a new phenomenon, but intrigued by his reference to a tee etc. and other terms and conditions. Particu- mountain springs. The issue is of the sight of students in uniform, certain “Englishman” in Sikkim, lars of State & Central Government offices to course not about pesticides but smoking or drinking is something who has been predicting the whom such machines have been supplied by the unethical business practice. Both that can hardly please anyone. CM’s downfall in the next elec- the Health Department and the Many parents have written in, ask- tions. Pointing out that the “En- dealers in the past may also be mentioned. These Consumer Forum need to take ing that something be done about glishman” was part of his govern- quotations, under sealed cover, should reach the some action, surely. To add insult the new pubs and eateries which ment, he added, “I can see him to injury, the multi-national has put have no qualms about allowing it here”. While no one could figure undersigned on or before 29th September, 2003. up another banner at the hospital to happen in their premises. Stu- out who exactly he meant, many The undersigned reserves the right to accept or turning, with the same lies, this dents are often seen doing both in the audience were seen time in Nepali. To reach to an even at a certain bakery cum restaurant squirming in their seats. Who reject any or all the quotations without assigning wider audience? Our health is in town. Although a signboard could it be? How did he hear of any reason thereof. definitely not your concern, fellas. says students not to be served it? etc. Obviously, they haven’t alcohol, the opposite seems to be heard of the popular saying, “ek Sr. Audit Officer/ Admn (Au) MORE EQUAL THAN true. Something else to keep the kaan, do kaan, Mintokgang!!” OTHERS Gangtok police busy…. hile the rest of us have to W promptly remove our ve- NO ANSWERS hicles from MG Marg, at the ccording to new rules, all stroke of 5 pm, there are others Apayments for government who seemingly are exempt from Attractive Offer! work have to be routed through Puja the trouble of doing so. On Sun- Pay & Accounts. As we men- day evening a ‘Rato Batti’ vehicle tioned last week, cheques have was seen waiting nonchalantly at been seized from all other depart- MG Marg outside a popular dive ments. From now, they can only RUGGERS (pic above). God knows what pass the bills to P&A, who will confabulations were going on in- make out the payment. The con- side, but it was keeping the po- tractors and suppliers have been lice quite busy searching for the heard complaining that P&A has Newport driver. Never has the traffic po- no system in place to support this

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10 extras 3 MAXIMILE 6K GENUINE ENGINE OIL Rs. 435/- ONLY WHAT THE Kalimpong Supply Agency CAPITAL’S NH Way 31 A, Gangtok (Sikkim) Ph: 222880, 9434103124 Deals in: Genuine Spare Parts, Lubricants & Batteries BEEN Distributor: Exide, Amron, Shell, Prestolite rajdhani UP TO Residents happy with quality of reconstruction, unsure of stability noise of the mixing machines. that while earlier he would play with his SYARIUPDATE Chamju Bhutia, a resident of the colony brothers and friends on the front porch, his who lost his front porch to the slide, admit- parent’s paranoia has forced him indoors. by ANAND OBEROI ted to as much. After taking about 3 to 4 “On holidays we used to sit in the sun and days to clear the rubble, CPWD took have a wonderful time playing on our “THIS TIME, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT prompt action and started the repairs. “This porch. Now we watch TV all day,” he said. temporary measures. Our lives are at time, the work appears to be getting done While most residents here have stake,” residents of the AG Colony at Syari properly,” he told NOW! blamed the poor quality of the old retain- had said when what they perceived as a Although the residents are still unsure ing wall for the collapse, PD Sherpa, faultily constructed retaining wall collapsed about how safe their flats are, they have another resident, believes it is the poor in front of their houses while they slept on returned to their allotted accommodations. condition of the septic tanks at the colony 1 August, last month. Because the incident A light shower is, however, enough to keep which are to blame. occurred in the wee hours of the morning them awake through the night. “Some of the septic tanks are leaking [at around 3:45 am], no one was hurt in “Last Saturday again there were about and this seepage loosened the earth and the collapse. Six vehicles, however, were three slips in one night. We could hear the rocks causing the slide. I hope something leveled by the debris that the retaining wall rocks tumbling down to the road. I could is done regarding this problem otherwise dumped on the road below. not even sleep a wink after that. Even after some years the same problem will When NOW! revisited the site this Mon- when it is not raining, I worry constantly resurface,” he said. day, there was a palpable sense of satisfac- when my children go out to play. Who Although the work is progressing to the tion among the residents with the quality of knows which part of the wall might give satisfaction of the residents here, they repair work. Construction of a new retaining way or when a boulder may come crash- wish it would complete even faster. “Until wall was underway in full swing. About 34 ing down on their heads? We have to be work is completed and new retaining wall laborers could be seen carting construction extra careful these days,” shares Swati high enough to support the entire load, material up and down the rugged and still Mondal, a resident. we are still at risk,” says T. Pradhan as he unstable rubble even the masons were out While the parents worry, the children sends up a silent prayer that no untoward a NOW! pic Work in progress at Syari to prove their craftsmanship amidst the loud fume. Bimal Chettri, a 13-year-old, complains incident happens in the interim.

a NOW! pic MORE, INSTANT-LOANS The LOAN MELA Guessing AT RAJEEV ELECTRONICS Game ant a new television W set, washing ma- e was only five nuts off the chine or any other elec- Hmark and close enough to tronic item? The place to win a three and half pound head for is Rajeev Elec- chocolate cake – his prize for tronics. A “Loan Mela” of- beating 100 other entries for the fers you the opportunity to Baker’s Café “Talk-of-the-Town” buy now, pay later. But contest. 16-year-old, Kunchok only if you are a govern- Norbu Wangdi, class X student ment employee. of TNA, might be a die-hard fan The three-day loan fest of Bryan Adams, but should have the extra calories at the basket- management fill a jar with differ- is on from September 11 no problems polishing off the lav- ball court, which he says he fre- ent beans each month and then to 13. Rajeev Electronics ish cake with a little help from his quents. The “Talk-of-the-Town” invite free entries from custom- has tied up with the Central Bank take full advantage of this oppor- friends. He can always burn off contest at Baker’s Café sees the ers to guess their number. of , Gangtok branch, to of- tunity. The bank is giving out loans fer Gangtokians the option of from a minimum of Rs. 20,000 to easy repayment schemes. a maximum of Rs. 2 lakhs. Speaking to NOW!, NR The credit camp seems to have Devnath, Chief Manager, CBI said got off to a great start with many did you know that the Maruti Alto is now cheaper by Rs. 23,000? that the timing of the mela was people lining up for loans even perfect as the festive season is before the mela starts officially. Call Entel Motors at 231828, 231950, 232059 for further details soon to begin and people could So what are you waiting for? the only place for SU ESS Shop in CC forever STYLESTYLE TROUSERS HOTEL GOLDEN PAGODA, MG MARG, GANGTOK. PH: 03592 223276

11 extras 4 rajdhani INTHECITY WE’VE GOT Just when we thought it was over... SOME JUICE It has been almost a month since we discontinued our Rubbish Awards. The mirror turned on the Gangtokians, the cause for cleaner streets was further helped by the Governor’s visit to all spots featured in the column. Gubernatorial inspections can, NU-INTOWN however, perhaps only go that far. When civic sense is lacking, nothing can work as or all those still worried about Syari proves beyond doubt in the pic displayed alongside. The situation further below is even worse. Litter collects around a board which exhorts people against dumping! Fpesticides in their colas and a NOW! pic disturbed by misleading claims in the media, here comes some SCHEME FOR AWARD TO YOUNG good news at last. A totally fresh TALENTED ARTISTES new “Juice Corner” has recently opened shop to quench your Applications are invited from the talented young thirst. No chemicals, no pesti- artistes of Sikkim in the age-group of 18 to 30 cides, no artificially added flavors. Just pure freshly squeezed sea- years for the following disciplines of performing sonal juices. arts for selection of Awardees under the scheme Located just behind Life Line for Awards to Young talented artistes introduced Medical Stores, MG Marg, the shop is already proving to be quite by Government of India through Eastern Zonal a hit with first time customers. Cultural Centre, Kolkata. “This is a brand new concept for Gangtok, the response has i. Classical Dance. been quite good and we’re sure ii. Classical Music. it will get even better once more iii. Folk Dance. people get to hear about it,” say the people manning the shop. iv. Folk Songs The shop, which opened on 3 All items (Solo) September, last Wednesday, serves a variety of juices, with The selection procedure for the above scheme prices ranging from Rs. 5 to Rs. will be as follows. 40. Orange, Mausambi and Pomegranate seem to be the 1. Screening Test will be conducted at Song & most popular juices in the shop. Drama Unit, Department of Cultural Affairs, And if you need something to Government of Sikkim on following dates for chew on, the shop also stocks on bakery items from Baker’s Café. respective discipline. (The venue will be inti- mated later on.) a. 3rd Nov. 2003 - Classical Dance and Classical Music b. 4th Nov. 2003 - Folk Music and Folk Dance. 2. No TA/DA will be given to the competitors appearing in the screening test at the State level. 3. The Department of Cultural Affairs, Govern- ment of Sikkim, will award prizes to best win- ners of each discipline and Certificates to all participants. 4. The Department of Cultural Affairs will spon- sor two best-selected young artistes from each discipline to the Zonal Level Competi- tion to be held in Kolkata in the month of Feb- ruary 2004. 5. After the final selection is over at Kolkata, Awards (Attractive Money prize along with medal or shield) will be given by the EZCC to the winners in each discipline in a Zonal Level festival to be organised by EZCC which will be followed by the performance of selected Award winners. Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications to reach the office of Deputy Secretary (I) or the Sr. Culture Officer, Depart- ment of Cultural Affairs, Government of Sikkim on or before 20th Sept. 2003 positively. Appli- cation received after the due date shall not be entertained. R.O. No. 98/IPR/03-04 (Lhendup Dorjee) dt: 5-09-03 Additional Secretary Deptt. of Cultural Affairs

12 extras 5 Pang-Lhabsol, which falls every year on the 15th day of the seventh month as per the lunar calendar is one of the most important religious festivals of Sikkim and is observed to mark the end of the harvest season when the people of Sikkim offer their produces to the guardian of Sikkim including Mt. Khang-chen-dzo-nga as a mark of respect and gratitude and pray for peace and prosperity for the state. On this day, teh Warrior Dance or Pangtoed Cham, introduced by the illustrious fourth ruler of Sikkim, Chogyal Chagdor Namgyal, is also performed to commemorate the auspicious occasion.

Issued by: Department of Information & Public Relations Government of Sikkim Release Order NO: 133/IPR/03-04 Dated: 6/9/2003

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Information & Public Relations Department Gangtok. Release Order No: 184/IPR/03-04 Dated: 09.09.03

14 extras 7 FACTOR DARIOUS NOW! EXTRA FOR THE YOUNG colorblind [Verse #1] Feeling Blue, Well im trying to forget the feeling that i miss you, Feeling Green, When the jelousy sweels and it wont go away and dreams, Feeling Yellow, Yash and Pushkar of TNA pose with the trophies and Im confused inside a little hazy but mellow. their Environment Science teacher who accompanied [Bridge] them to Gwalior When i feel your eyes on me, a NOW! pic Feeling fine, its sublime, When that smile of yours creeps into my mind. WhenWhen WinningWinning BecomesBecomes aa HabitHabit [Chorus] Nobody told me it feels so good, Nobody said you would be so beautiful, ashi Namgyal Academy seem at Scindia School, Gwalior. phy for the school. The previous Nobody warned me about your smile, to be on a winning streak. 32 participants represented 16 year, at the same championship T Your the light, Your the light, Less than a month after students schools in the competition. The Dipendra Hamal was adjudged from the school came back with abstract theme of “We do not see the best speaker and prior to that When i close my eyes, Im colourblind. the second prize at the Interna- things as they are, we see things TNA had won the 2nd prize in the tional Computer Olympiad, held as we are” did not deter Padma Overall Championship. [Verse #2] at Lucknow, TNA has won an- Pushkar Pradhan and Yash As the students prepare to Feeling Red, When you spend all your time with other trophy at a national compe- Marda, speakers from TNA. They leave for Rourkela, to take part your friends and not me instead, tition. TNA took the overall Cham- were adjudged the 3rd best and in another Declamation Compe- Feeling Black, When i think about all of the things pionship Trophy at the IPSC En- 5th best speakers, going on to tition, they are hopeful of coming that i feel i lack, glish Declamation Contest, held win the overall championship tro- back with yet another prize. Feeling Jaded, When its not gone right, all the colours are faded. Cultural programme TEACHER-STUDENT COMBO FOR underway at North Sikkim [Bridge] [Chorus] Academy, Mangan, to TEACHERS’ DAY AT NSA celebrate Teachers Day last Friday. The programme, which started at midday and lasted toll 4 in the after- THELITTLE CROSSWORD - 063 noon, saw a unique cultural WINNER GETS FREE DINNER FOR TWO AT programme put up jointly by little the teachers and students Solve the crossword correctly. Rush it to Oberois (MG Marg) or NOW!, on or before Sunday and a lucky draw of all correct entries of the school. This, the will decide who wins FREE DINNER FOR TWO at LITTLE ITALY, school authorities inform, DEORALI.SNACKS COUPONS TO BE COLLECTED FROM was to maintain even better NOW! OFFICE italySNOD Complex, Deorali, relations between the Gangtok.Ph: 281980 teachers and students.

Sweet Nothings Dear Tina (manipal) MESSAGES FROM THE HEART Dear Saroj (Enchey XII - Hum) Many Happy Returns You will be surprised after reading my message, but of the Day! Have a wonderful don’t be surprised and shocked. It’s me your old pal. I’m year! With lots of very much touched by you and with your heart too, so love & kisses - remain the same. Nim Tshering (SGS) from your friend, S.R. Humptee Dumptee... For KARMA, without whom, the SK-03... show Believing is tough Enduring is rough would not have been possible. Once I think I’ve had enuff “You’ve got the right moves” Will get down to some and thanks for everything other stuff. ACROSS DOWN from the 12 team BRAVE YOU, SAVE YOU! FatBlokeWillGoSlim 6. Reduce to a lower grade 1. Take off 7. Bedouin 2. People in general 8. Toil 3. Use again 9. Abilities 4. Small sword Identify this model turned actress 10. Long hard seat 5. Travel on water 12. Frozen dew 11. Bent 15. False Answer: ______13. Treated with salt 17. River sediment movies Name: ______14. Back portions of feet 4 FREE Address: ______18. Restaurant 16. Ark builder ONE CORRECT ANSWER TO THE FILMI 19. Suds 17. Hardens QUESTION WINS 2 TICKETS TO LAST WEEK’S ANSWER: LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS: ACROSS 1.PROSECUTE 8.ADDED 9SNARL 10.SUP- Kim Sharma PER 12. FLUE 14.MORE 15.HATRED 17.LINGO 18.LOCAL 20.TRANSPORT DOWN DENZONG WINNER: Harsh Keswant, Lal Mkt. 2.ROD 3.SYDNEY 4.COSY 5.TRAILER 6.FACSIMILE 7.ALLENDALE 11.PARTNER 13.GALLOP16.SOON 19.CAR ONLY DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND - EX CINEMA HALL IN THE HIMALAYAS WINNER: NO CORRECT ENTRIES

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PRELUDE: Three to four centuries ago Nepal was divided into several small princely states who often engaged in fierce battles with each other. Looting and arson immediately followed the battles of in the defeated states. Once, Palpa was attacked by Bhadgaon (now Bhaktapur). It was winter, FACEFACE WEEK WEEK paddy was ripe and ready to be harvested, radish & saag covered the landscape. Farmers in Palpa the buried all their paddy, radish and saag into huge pits and covered them with stones and mud before they fled in search of a safer place while the states were at war. The Palpalees were victori- ous and returned to their villages and uncovered the pits to see if anything was left of their foodstock. Surprise and festivities followed a brief spell of dismay as they discovered that their ripe paddy, radish and saag were no longer their green, ripe self. Instead, it had fermented in the pits to attain a peculiarly strong delicacy that they named hakoowa (fermented saag), sinki (radish) and gundruk (saag). Pickled delight

or those who like a dash right ingredients. After the pickle In Gangtok, the pickle is avail- of pickle to spice up their is bottled, the bottles are able at Prem Chand Sarda, Old Fmeal, a new and unique pasteurised for around an hour Children’s Park. brand of bottled pickle is now at a temperature of 75 degree available in Gangtok. Called centigrade. “Sinki,” the pickle is made by an Sinki is said to be very rich in alphabets age-old tradition of fermenting vitamin C, which, apart from other A BOOK SHOP radish and ‘rai saag’ which then things, is said to be excellent for turn into ‘sinki’ and ‘gundruk’. This the skin. pickle is especially popular in Although Gurung is making Nepal, from where it has origi- and selling only “Sinki” at present, nated. he plans to soon start experi- According to the Ganesh menting with other vegetables to Gurung, the proprietor of Hima- extend his market. layan Fermented Food Products All those who have tried the presents [pvt.] ltd., which manufactures the pickle agree that ‘Sinki’ pickle pickle, it is prepared and bottled tastes great and is here to stay. HARRY POTTER AND THE at Damthang, South Sikkim, us- Go pick your bottle of ‘Sinki.’ ORDER OF THE PHOENIX POOJA, loves travelling and listening to music ing scientific and hygienic means At a cost of Rs. 40, its value- PS ROAD, OPP. HOTEL TIBET with a lot of care in selecting the for-money indeed. the OVIEREVIEWMOVIEREVIEWMOVIEREVIEW FUTUREis NOW ARIES: You will have good luck and may travel more. Government influ- ence will be encountered. You have to face winning over crises. Toon’s better anyday TAURUS: There will be more tension in family life. There will be distur- bance from Government officials. There might be change of position. Ex- What it’s all about : Interpol nonsensical, as supposedly pect a delay in getting things completed. agent Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan) when Chan gets the Medallion, is on the trail of a kidnapped little GEMINI: You may have more ideas of new business and getting com- he gains superhuman powers. boy who holds a medallion with But even before he recovers it,

missions. There will be excellent growth in career but be careful with un- unmeasurable power. Joining Movies for review provided MOVIE by CLUB TASHI known people. You will be receiving appreciation and awards. he’s able to do super jumps and him are a bumbling British agent fight 20 guys at once, so there’s CANCER: There will be financial problems. You may face more argu- (Lee Evans) and a former flame really no point. The comedy is a ments. You will have health problems and misunderstanding between you (Claire Forlani). misfire as well, due to the hammy and your family members and no satisfaction in money matters. Unex- What’s good: The fighting di- style of British comedian Evans, rection by martial arts legend pected events are possible in your job. who seems to think he’s trapped Sammo Hung is certainly the in a cartoon. Speaking of car- LEO: Expect no support from superiors. You will suffer from minor health highlight. It’s hard to find stuff that problems and misunderstanding with all people. In total, you will have major toons, the whole movie is awfully Jackie Chan hasn’t done yet, and similar to Chan’s self-titled car- worries this week. while the Medallion is by no toon series, except with one ma- VIRGO: There will be unexpected expenses and no confident about means innovative, it is at least jor difference: the series is de- your performance, so disappointments will be more. Cash flow will be nega- tolerable during these segments. cent. Even if it does overdo the tive. Careful with subordinates. The bottom line: Don’t wear “Crouching Tiger”-style wire work. this Medallion. LIBRA: You will have more peace of mind and good luck in all. Popular- What’s not so good: The re- ity will be high. You will feel highly romantic. Finance situation will be good. mainder of the film is an utter SCORPIO: Take of influences, you will have more support from all and mess. Poorly edited, poorly di- entertainment will be good. There is chance of good co-operation from all. rected and with voice dubbing DENZONG SAGITTARIUS: It will be an excellent period and overall, there will be that seems to come and go when more appreciation and achievements. You will come across good news it pleases, the technical short- SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE. FROM FRIDAY comings go beyond nagging and and awards from higher officials, so you will be happier during this whole become distracting. The plot is 11:15 AM 2:30 PM & 5:30PM week. CAPRICORN: Wait for a unexpected luck. There is good business opportunity and also more commitment. You may not have peaceful sleep TASHIMOVIE due to more responsibilities. Finances are very sound, but don’t give money CLUB to others. TOP 5 AQUARIUS: You will get more support from friends and also family  THE MEDALLION tension will be more. Don’t show emotional feelings to others. Advice from  AMERICAN WEDDING superiors will be good for your careers and preplanning is required for  JASON v/s FREDDY 100% success.  PIRATES OF THE sPISCES: There will be no co-operation at work and you will not get CARIBBEAN support from bosses. There might be lot of difficulties this week. Your health  MATRIX RELOADED is also not good. Don’t involve in partnership business. DOLBY DIGITAL; SURROUND EX

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