Greetings Curry Lovers!

I have a real end of Summer feeling now.....probably because it is the end of August and it has turned a little chilly. The little horrors are back at school soon and we are left with only a fading tan and warm memories to keep us going for the next few months. Well thank goodness for curry! Brick Lane, London's curry Mecca plays host to an International Curry Festival from 7 - 21 September 2003. Meanwhile on the other side of town, or more accurately in Chelsea, Mujibur Rahman has opened a new restaurant called 'Sticklebackpink' to add to the UK's growing number of curry restaurants.

Of course, one of the best things about the end of Summer is the grape harvest which produces one of my favourite tipples - wine. Wine specialist, Peter May has reviewed a number of wines that claim to be an ideal accompaniment to curry and I've taken a closer look at a soon-to-launched range. We'd be spoil sports if we didn't share, so we've got six bottles of this new drinkable wine to give away in our competition this time (see details below).

CURRY FESTIVAL, 7 - 21 SEPTEMBER	STICKLEBACKPINK OPENS IN CHELSEA
Brick Lane, home to London's Curry Mecca will play host to the Banglatown International Curry Festival from 7 - 21 September. read more	Chelsea is a Mecca for flagship Indian restaurants and joining them is new kid on the block 'Sticklebackpink'. Head Chef Mujibur Rahman describes the restaurant as "new wave Indian cooking, blending Eastern verve with European style." read more
WINE WITH CURRY?	WHINE ABOUT WINE
What to drink with Indian meals is the question and too frequently beer is the answer, which is understandable when you read the lacklustre wine lists featuring once fashionable names like 'Piersporter' and 'Liebfraumilch' presented by many restaurants. read more	Up to now it has been assumed that Asian ladies are too shy to consume wine in public or that there aren't any suitable wines for curry. Well, thankfully, both these assumptions are wrong. read more
*** WINE FOR SPICE COMPETITION ****** WINE FOR SPICE COMPETITION ***
We have 6 bottles of the soon-to-launched 'Wine for Spice' range to give away. To win a bottle simply answer the question below: Q1) Which grape varieties are used to produce the Wine for Spice 'Rani Gold' wine? HOW TO ENTER 1. Hit reply to this email with your answer. Ensure you provide your full name, a DAYTIME DELIVERY address and TELEPHONE NUMBER. 2. If you are unable to reply to this email, send a separate email to webmaster@redhotcurry.com with your answer. Ensure you provide your full name, a DAYTIME DELIVERY address and TELEPHONE NUMBER. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Competition is open to UK Residents over the age of 18 only. 2. You must be a registered member of Redhotcurry.com. Please take a moment to sign up. 3. Winners will be chosen from the first six correct answers received. The Editor's decision is final. 4. The variety of wine sent will be chosen at random and cannot be selected by the entrant.

The end of Summer also signals the start of a frenetic Autumn term of activity. Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, 'Out of Bounds' by Rajesh Gopie is a tale about South African Indians growing up during and after Apartheid. Apart from rave reviews at the festival, it is the only play to be specifically requested by Nelson Mandela. 'Strictly Dandia' by the Tamasha Theatre group also has its final performance at the Edinburgh International Festival tonight. The rest of us will just have to wait until early 2004 before we can see this take on the competitive and brutal world of Navratri where regional and caste rivalries abound! Honey Kalaria's boundless energy may have failed to secure her the World Dandia record, but hasn't stopped her opening more dance classes, this time in Upton Park.

'OUT OF BOUNDS' BY RAJESH GOPIE	'STRICTLY DANDIA' AT THE EDINBURGH FEST
'Out of Bounds' is about South African Indians aspiring, struggling, living and growing, during and after Apartheid. With ideas and images that are universal and simple author and performer Rajesh Gopie shows that families all over the world are the same. read more	'Strictly Dandia', Tamasha Theatre Company's new play, takes us into the competitive and brutal world of the 'Navratri Festival where regional and caste rivalries abound in a desperate bid to outdo each other with smart moves. read more
HONEY KALARIA'S DANDIA CHALLENGE	'YEH HAI MUMBAI MERI JAAN'
Pictured here is Honey Kalaria in her attempt to set a World record for the greatest number of people to ever dance Dandia together. read more	An affectionate take on the ever popular Bollywood 'Masala' - 'Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan' draws a portrait of the city of Mumbai. On Tour from 26 Sept - 28 Nov. read more

Bollywood endures as a theme like no other. 'Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan' (The Mumbai of my Dreams) starts a UK Tour on 26th September. An affectionate take on the 'Masala' movie it was written about sister of film director Shekhar Kapur, Sohaila Kapur. 'Bollywood in Love', the touring poster exhibition has now reached Harrow and will remain there until 28 November 2003.

Shailja Vohora, an Interior Designer and curator, brings us the works of Indian artist Sidarth in his 'Five Elements of Colour' (Panch-Tatvas) exhibition that runs from 22 - 27 September at The Nehru Centre in London.

'BOLLYWOOD IN LOVE' IN HARROW,	THE FIVE ELEMENTS BY SIDARTH, 22-27 SEPT
From 1 Sep to 28 Nov 2003, a major arts project is being staged at the Harrow Museum. 'Imagine Bollywood' provides a glimpse into Asian cinema. read more	Sidharth is known for his use of vibrant natural colours and traditional imagery but gives his work a contemporary twist. His 'Five Elements' exhibition runs from 22-27 Sept. read more

Rarely does a newsletter go by without some mention of a Rishi Rich Project venture. Although it seems like 'Dance With You' (Nachna Tere Naal) has been around for months (personally I've probably heard it about a hundred times!) it is only released as a single on September 8th. 'Indiamond' a Parisian/Indian venture in classical Indian/electronic dance music is launched on 15th September. This mix of classical and dance music theme continues on 17 October when The Angel Brothers perform 'From Punjab to Pit Top' at The Bull Theatre in Barnet.

If your musical tastes run into the eclectic, then the Bauls of Bengal UK Tour from 7 - 11 October, entitled 'Music of the Mystics' will appeal.

'DANCE WITH YOU' OUT 8 SEPT	"INDIAMOND" OUT 15 SEPT
On 8th September, the Rishi Rich Project will release their debut single 'Dance With You'. The up-tempo track has a strong Asian flavour and features Punjabi vocalist Juggy D and R&B singer Jay Sean. read more	Hybrids of Indian & European dance music as embodied in 'IndiaMond' will make this the indispensable soundtrack of the Autumn. Launched on 15 Sept. read more
BAULS OF BENGAL, 7 - 11 OCTOBER	'FROM PUNJAB TO PIT TOP' 17 OCT
This tour features rarely heard traditional music of the highest calibre from Bengal and Rajasthan in India. From 7 - 11 October. read more	The Angel Brothers are Yorkshire's invigorating mix of Bhangra and classic Indian rhythms with the coolest dance grooves. read more

Returning to the Bollywood theme, Salman Khan makes a comeback in 'Tere Naam' which is running in cinemas now. Meanwhile a documentary film called 'Mistaken Identity: Sikhs in America' is seeking tie-up screenings in the UK.

We are guaranteed great television viewing this Autumn. Channel 4 has commissioned 'Second Generation' starring Christopher Simpson and Parminder Nagra, which is currently in production. It promises to be a vivid romance! Meanwhile the BBC 'Big Dreams' season looks at Asian Life in Britain and the crossover between the two cultures. My favourite of the season will undoubtedly be 'The Joy of Curry' which charts the rise and rise of the nation's favourite dish.

Another kind of dish - DISH ASIA - has recently launched six new satellite channels into the UK so we can now enjoy as much variety in programming as we do with curry. And curry remains in my dreams when recalling Cafe Lazeez's truly enjoyable summer soiree this year. Sadly only the pictures remain!

‘TERE NAAM’ - SALMAN'S COMEBACK?	MISTAKEN IDENTITY: SIKHS IN AMERICA
Salman Khan is ready to take the Bollywood industry by storm in ‘Tere Naam’. He is now back in the limelight with Telegu actress Bhoomika Chawla in this dramatic flick. read more	It took two non-Sikh women, Amanda Gesine and Ms Vinanti Sarkar, a filmmaker from India, to produce 'Mistaken Identity: Sikhs in America', five days after 9/11. read more
'SECOND GENERATION' - A C4 DRAMA	BIG DREAMS ON BBC 2
'Second Generation' is a major new drama currently in production for Channel 4. A vivid romance set in a vibrant world; the drama travels from Southall to Calcutta, into the curry factories, clubs and bedrooms of two different generations. read more	This Autumn BBC TWO's 'Big Dreams' season looks at Asian life in Britain and the crossover between the two cultures. Featuring the rags to riches fairy tales of first generation immigrants and the efforts of their children. read more
DISH ASIA LAUNCHES 6 NEW CHANNELS	SIZZLING SUMMER SOIREE AT CAFÉ LAZEEZ
An exciting mix of celebrities gathered on the 18th August 2003, to celebrate the launch of six new television channels by Dish Asia Network (DAN). read more	The Café Lazeez Group held an exclusive Summer Soiree on 24th July 2003, at their Clerkenwell restaurant, which provided a stunning backdrop for the party. read more

Until next time,
Lopa Patel (Editor - redhotcurry.com)

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