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,” Sikkim’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 Gangtok 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 HANUMAN 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 Shiva, 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.