Launchpad - Calendar

[OCTOBER 3-10]
Where: Hacienda Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda,
Mumbai. Tel: 022-22837232

Devis and Diyas
Celebrating the beauty, wisdom and glory of traditional Indian arts and crafts, Devis and Diyas showcases the works of the Chitara family from Ahmedabad. Hailing from the Vaghri community of Gujarat, the members have been making deities’ paintings and clothes for over 300 years.

[OCTOBER 4-17]
Where: Jadhavgadh, Hadapsar Saswar Road, Pune
Tel: 011-2115-305200

Festive Offer at Fort Jadhavgadh
Fort Jadhavgadh, a stunning fort museum about 22 km away from Pune, has introduced special Diwali heritage packages with a 50 per cent discount on rack rates. The property, an awe-inspiring restoration of an early 18th-century palace of Maratha nobleman Shri Pillaji Jadhavrao, is the first in a series of heritage forts across Maharashtra.

[OCTOBER 25 -NOVEMBER 11]
Where: Jaipur, Delhi, Nagpur, Mohali, Mumbai, Hyderabad,
Guwahati. Check out: www.cricinfo.com

Australia vs India
Australia and India kick off their seven-match ODI series on October 25 at the Sawai Man Singh stadium, Jaipur. Cricket buffs can look forward to some exciting day-night action as six of the seven matches are set to be played under lights.

[OCTOBER 7-8]
Where: www.saffronart.com

Online Auction of Fine Jewels
Saffronart, the leading online art auction house in India, is holding its autumn online auction of fine jewels. The collection boasts contemporary designs, magnificent gemstones and includes some limited edition watches.

[ALL THROUGH OCTOBER]
Where: Spice Market, Saket, New Delhi.
Contact: 09958453636

Lunch Buffet at The Spice Market
Indulge in the most delectable variants of Indian cuisine with the unlimited lunch buffet at The Spice Market. The buffet offers a choice of the most appetising variants from across the country, with spices acting as the binding force. Priced at Rs 425 for a fourcourse meal with some unlimited kebabs on offer, this is a hot deal.

[OCTOBER 19-21]
Where: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi
Road, New Delhi. Contact: 011-43662024

Vertical Horizons
Inspired by the musings of Stephen Hawking, Vertical Horizons by Pallon Daruwala is a collection of 27 black and white conceptual, architectural and structural images.

[OCTOBER 24]
Where: Palace Grounds, Bangalore
Tel: 080-43435060

Kailash Kher Concert
Get mesmerised by the unique and soulful renditions of Kailash Kher at his first concert in the Garden City.

—Compiled by Anumeha Chaturvedi