Revelry time
February 24 | Isha Yoga
With PM Narendra Modi to attend, the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Yoga promises to be a grand affair. Featuring internationally acclaimed artistes like Kailash Kher, Kutle Khan among many others, the event will also see groups like Nrityarutya and the Rockies Troupe lined up.
At the movies
February 24 | The Cinema
Garth Davis’ much talked-about film, Lion, an adaptation of the book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley, is up for six Academy Awards this weekend, including Best Picture. Dev Patel, in the lead character of Saroo, out on a Google Earth-aided quest for his roots, is in the
running for Best Supporting Actor. Enough reason to catch the film in theatres. Details: 6473805
State of trance
February 25 | PSG
Having performed around the globe, renowned actor-dancer Shobana brings Trance- Dancing drums, her mega production to the city. With a theme based on Indian mythology, the dancers will match their moves to a fusion of Qawwali, Bollywood and electronic music. Tickets from Rs500 onwards. From 6 pm. Details: 9994798356
Rover that
February 26 | Land Rover
Premiering on the first day of next month will be Range Rover’s newest beast—the Velar, that does its bit to promote sustainable materials in automobile engineering. The name, Velar, is inspired from the brand’s initial prototypes from the Rs60s. Pricing and other details to be announced along with the launch. Details: 4524444; landrover.in
Run for a cause
February 26 | Race Course
Here is a chance to make your child aware of child abuse and its many consequences. Enrol him or her in the Coimbatore Kiddathon on Sunday that is to be organised with a motto to stop child abuse. What’s more, participants will get free goodies and prizes worth two lakhs. Registration from Rs400 onwards. From 6 am. Details: 8056565530; verorganisation@gmail.com
Golden moments
February 27 | Los Angeles
Witness the 89th Academy Awards ceremony. Predictions are focused on a tight contest between Damien Chazelle’s La La Land and Barry Jenkins’s Moonlight. The Best Actress award has also attracted attention with Isabelle Huppert pitted against Emma Stone. Fans can also look forward to performances from Justin Timberlake, Sting and Lin-Manuel Miranda. From 6 am onwards. Details: starmoviesasia.tv
Taste of South
February 28 | Curry House
Nellore fiery chicken, Mangalorean ghee roasted chicken, Chettinad pepper chicken and a lot more delectable choices. Offering a range of unique dishes from across South India, the Curry House is now open at the ground floor of Tangerine, in Race Course. Details: 2302402
Rally rage
March 1 | Agra
Put your driving skills to the test at the fourth edition of the Agra Taj Rally. Tackle a 350 km-long route through Uttar Pradesh during this three-day race. With a prize pool of over `5 lakh, you’ll be competing against 80 professional and first-time rally drivers from all over India. Registration from Rs12,000 onwards. On March 31. Details: facebook.com/thetajchallenge
Hot off the press
March 2 | Online
Catch debut author Krishna Trilok from the city at the release of his first novel Sharikrida, at Starmark. A piece of fantasy fiction set in the Indian subcontinent, the novel deals with a futuristic world, where the country has been split into six kingdoms fighting for power and existence. At Rs345 on amazon.in