Ma Dharam Jyoti at the inauguration of Osha World at Forum A part of the display at Vasant Utsav at Fabindia

lOsho World now has a new address in Calcutta. The second Osho World gallery in the country (the first is in New Delhi) was recently inaugurated at the Forum Shopping Mall by Ma Dharam Jyoti, a long-time disciple of Osho.

Located on the fourth floor of the mall, the gallery houses Osho literature in the form of books (in English, Hindi and Bengali), cassettes and CDs. Lifestyle products, including robes, slippers, artefacts and stationery, designed by Osho-loving artistes are also available at the shop.

Speaking at the inauguration, Pulak Chamaria, director of Osho World, Calcutta, said, “Calcutta has long felt the need for an Osho World and we are delighted to have been able to fill the void. Ever since we have made Osho discourses available, we have been continuously encouraged by a fabulous response from the city.”

A unique feature of the inauguration was a meditation session conducted by Ma Dharam Jyoti, among the first group of 20 persons to take sanyas from Osho, who has lived most of her life with him and translated and edited a number of his works. This session was attended by invitees as well as walk-ins and also present were Swami Atul Anand and Ma Anand Urvashi, both closely associated with the Osho Rajyoga Meditation Centre in Delhi. For more information, contact: 2283 1960.

lSpring is in the air and if you haven’t felt it already, a visit to Fabindia might just get you in the mood. That’s because the lifestyle store at 16, Hindusthan Park is celebrating the season with a four-day Vasant Utsav that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step, never mind the huge hole in your pocket.

The colour palette at the promotion revolves around the juicy, summery hues of yellow, green and orange. Gorgeous moss greens, olives and melon-oranges strive for attention with earthy maroons and rusts and an interplay of these colours bring about interesting combos and lively blends. The household linen section in the shades of spring, is liable to drive the house-proud wild, such is its variety and appeal. Woven sheets and bedcovers in self-colours and prints go a long way in punching up the bedroom while printed cushion covers, table-linen and snazzy curtains can give your living room that much-needed makeover. Prices here start at Rs 90 for a set of coasters and go up to a maximum of Rs 3,258 for a beautiful appliqué bedcover.

A wardrobe spring-clean is also in order once you check out the spanking-new collections for both men and women. A range of tops, kurtas, kurtis and skirts in everything from geometric and floral prints, abstract weaves and woven stripes to striking solids with pintucks and embroidery, has the female shopper digging deep into her purse. Saris and dupattas in Maheswaris, Mangalgiris, Kanchi cottons, Chettinads and Chanderis also attract the eye while men can make the most of the new kurtas, short shirts and ties.

Vasant Utsav at Fabindia will continue till Monday. For further details, contact 2465 6954.