Hosting a rain dance

Music, masti and monsoon? and a rain dance to link them all. Chiffon saris or pedal pushers, backless blouses or Superman tees, go bare feet and romance the rain, sans make-up and mobiles of course. Bring on the sprinklers, in case the rain gods decide to play hide-and-seek. All for a long uninterrupted dose of fun without the sun.

Catching Pirates 2

Jack Sparrow is back and back in style. Get your dose of Johnny Depp as he returns to explore the Dead Man’s Chest with Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom in tow. Director Gore Verbinski helms the sequel to the massively successful Pirates of the Caribbean and lays the foundation for the third part featuring the creepy Davy Jones, a squid, a crab and a man rolled into one. You even stand to win gold and silver coins along with masks, eye patches, bandanas and keychains at the special Pirates promotion in INOX (Forum and City Centre).

Rustling up hilsa recipes

Dishing out grandma’s old books, surfing the Internet or catch up on every cookery show on TV ? beg, borrow or steal good ol’ hilsa recipes from just about anywhere. Pick up recipes of old favourites like the Shorshe Ilish and Ilish Paturi or surprise everybody with some Continental innovations. Getting the recipe right is just the beginning of the fish fiesta. Organise a cook-in and celebrate the season’s flavour. Hail hilsa!