What’s HotEat: ChandigarhFermented fareCulinary experts Munish & Puja Aggarwal introduces Tricity to the concept of mindful-healthful-tasteful food. The Aggarwals, who run popular food outlet Back to Source Café have turned their focus on fermented food, which is a staple at their newly launched Café Wellbeing in Sector 22. Puja says, “Fermentation is ancient wisdom, not a modern trend. Living food supports a living body. When food is alive, digestion improves and the body responds with balance. Batters, doughs and select beverages are fermented naturally, without chemical accelerators or shortcuts.”Play: LudhianaMusic & spiritualityOn the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, Ludhiana will resonate with devotion as Band Shivoham presents Anhad Naad: A Sacred Symphony on February 15 at 6 pm. The live concert at The Welkin Heights, opposite Shri Ram Gobal School, near Zapp, South City Bypass promises a soulful celebration dedicated to Lord Shiva making it a divine night of music and spirituality not to be missed. Entry is free but strictly by e-invitation on a first-come, first-serve basis.Love: AmritsarAn ode to self-loveThis Valentine’s Day, spare a day for some self- love and in company of books as Kaffiene, a cafe that has become a book lover’s retreat in Amritsar, is hosting a silent book reading session. Enjoy 90 minutes of peaceful reading alongside like-minded book lovers, who love stories just as much as you do. The silent book party happens on February 14, at Kaffiene in collaboration with Timeless Amritsar from 12.30pm onwards.


