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Browsers’ delight

Shimla

Nestled at Taka Bench, close to the iconic Christ Church in Shimla, is Pav & Pages – The Book Café. Founded by entrepreneurs Gaurav Sharma and Parikshit Thakur in 2023, the café offers affordable, high-quality food while fostering a book café culture, where people can read in a cozy, aesthetic setting. The café is known for its vada pav, spring rolls, pastas and brownies. For book lovers, the café offers a diverse collection spanning multiple genres, ensuring a delightful experience. A frequent visitor describes it as “the place that offers best vada pav outside Mumbai,” while another calls it “a paradise for those who love food and books equally.”

Celebrating Punjab

Mohali

An exhibition at Aadh Towers, Sector 72, Mohali, hosted by Ajooni Jasleen Architects, celebrated Punjab’s rich cultural heritage. It was a unique fusion of art, craft and performance. The two-day exhibition featured NGO-supported phulkari artisans, Ferrofluid art, gatka performances and tumbi music by Jatinder Dhiman. The highlight of the exhibition was paintings by Noor Diwan Goyal. Her work stood out for its emotional depth, with every brushstroke reflecting her personal journey and inner emotions.

Know your stars

Chandigarh

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty recently released Pollywood Directory for the year 2025-2026. The directory, which includes the complete history of Punjabi cinema, is compiled and edited by Sapan Manchanda. It contains detailed information about all the films released from the year 1935 to 2024. From spot boys to actors, writers, directors, models, music directors, producers, singers and lyricists, the directory provides details about them, including their photographs, contact numbers, and social media links. It also highlights significant shooting and historical locations in Punjab.