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bpb Contest: bpb’s giving away five couple dinners worth  Rs 2,000 each at Opa, Juhu. Write in to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for yours. First come, first serve.

bOOKWORM

What: bpb Tuitions video lessons from hot celebrities, view here.

Why: How do you open a champagne bottle? Or change a flat? The secrets to these and life’s other important lessons are revealed in our new video series, where experts from all walks of life teach you vital tasks in two minutes or less. We kick off with: Mad O Wot founder Sapna Bhavnani, who shows you how to cut your own fringe; and Bollywood hunk Arunoday Singh demonstrating a perfect push-up.

When: Now, because you’re not too cool for school.

pISA

What: bpb’s Turning Tables with Chef Conrad D’souza from Pali Village Cafe, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book a spot, no plus ones allowed, Rs 1,200 this month, BYOB.

Why: It takes a Village to raise our spirits as chef Connie from Pali Village Cafe comes on board to do bpb’s next underground kitchen. He’ll cook up yum Italian treats at a subscriber’s home, while you and 19 strangers eat, drink, chat and hound the chef for kitchen secrets. Read more on the event here.

When: Hamlet and cheese on Monday, October 31 at 8.30 pm.

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What: Blow Out Sale by The Collective at Yashab/Casbah, above Khyber, next to Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda, view the Facebook group here.

Why:  For no apparel reason, luxury fashion store The Collective is hosting a massive sale for men and women, with up to 70% off on brands like Armani, Versace, True Religion, Vivienne Westwood, DVF, Michael Kors and more. Enjoy!

When: Build a brand identity on October 14 and 15, 11 am to 7 pm.

bIRTHDAYS

What: Pear and walnut cake by Reshma and Kapil Sanghi, pick up from Kitab Khana at Fort or Mehrina building, Malabar Hill, call 22844242 to order, Rs 900 for a nine inch cake, one day notice required.

Why: We discovered this elegant, addictive cake at a family celebration (happy birthday, mum!), sweetened with pear-studded sponge, iced with walnuts and golden glaze. Baked by the same guys who run the cafe at Kitab Khana, it is rarely spotted on the shelf and must be special ordered. They do a mean fruit cake, chocolate mud pie and other flavours as well.

When: Perfect for a party or tea at home. Just play it by (p)ear.

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What: Back To The Future photography project, visit www.irinawerning.com  or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to participate, free.

Why: This winter, Argentinean photographer Irina Werning brings her remarkable past-future project to India, where she works with old portrait photos and recreates moments with astonishing precision, using the same subject and replicating background, colours and even wardrobe to take an updated photo. The old and recent pictures she publishes side by side.  And now, she’s looking for subjects! The only catch is that Irina’s working out of Delhi, but it’s totally worth the trip! Learn more here.

When: Photo shoots from November 18 to December 10, open for entries now.

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