What’s Hot: All things organic at Jhumroo restaurant in Chandigarh

Jhumroo is a ground-breaking restaurant in Mohali that celebrates century-old Indian culinary traditions through the wholesome goodness of millets. Spearheaded by renowned Chef Vikas Chawla, Jhumroo offers an extensive menu that showcases the rich diversity of Indian street foods and traditional dishes, all crafted with health in mind. At Jhumroo, they prioritise nutrition by sourcing only the finest ingredients, including organic millets, jiggery, cold-pressed mustard oil and desi ghee, while strictly avoiding refined sugars and oils. Guests can indulge in an array of innovative dishes, from fermented millet dosas to gluten-free tandoori stuffed paranthas, each reflecting the flavours of various Indian states.

The unique beverages and millet-based chaat bring a delightful twist to the dining experience, while the traditional mithai, reimagined with millets and jaggery, elevates the art of sweetness to new heights.

Sing along

Fashion director and producer Mohit Kapoor recently released singer Shivangi Bhyana’s single track Shagna Di Raat on White Hill Music platform. It is sung by Shivangi Bhyana and stars Manish Rana and Esha in the lead roles. The song is composed by Mohit Kapoor. Shagna Di Raat celebrates marriage. Expressing her happiness, Shivangi says, “I am very happy to be a part of Shagna Di Raat. It was a pleasure to work with such a talented team.”

The Dancing Dentist

Dr Varun Khanna, popular as The Dancing Dentist, recently made an appearance at Bahrison’s Book Sellers in Sector 8-C, Chandigarh, for an exclusive Meet & Greet programme. Dr Khanna, a senior disciple of Padmabhushan awardee Saroja Vaidyanathan and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Rama Vaidyanathan, presented his book, Bharatanatyam, published by Parragon Publications. Dr Khanna described how, in mid-2022, he was approached by Routes2Roots, a Delhi-NCR-based NGO, to write a book on Bharatanatyam. He embraced the challenge to document his journey in Bharatanatyam.

“I’ve always sought to propagate classical arts through various mediums. Writing this book was a natural progression for me. It offers readers, especially young students and art enthusiasts, an easy-to-understand narrative on the history, evolution, and prospects of Bharatanatyam,” shared Dr Khanna.