D-Day High Lights

In the spirit of the festive season,when shopping hits an overdrive,young baker Raehet Mundy,the owner of Rae’s,has rolled out pocket-friendly hampers starting at Rs 200. The hampers are a combination of cupcakes,cookies,chocolates and tea cakes. “The hampers can be customised and personalised according to customer requirements and budgets,” says Mundy,who is also taking orders for Diwali theme cakes. However,if you are looking for speciality bakes such as baklava and gourmet chocolates,Nik Baker’s has quite a few options. Prices for hampers start at Rs 400.

Kiddle Action

For those who want to usher in the festival sitting at home,there’s a line-up on television to keep the children busy and entertained. Disney Channel,Disney XD and Hungama TV will air Diwali-specific episodes. While Disney Channel will host Best Of Luck Nikki at 10 am on October 26,The Lion King is slated for 11 am. On Disney XD,5 Pandavas is the special festive presentation and premieres at 11:30 am on the same day. But if you want to catch Lord Rama in action,Hungama TV will showcase Rama the Saviour on October 25 at 10 am and Ramayana at 1 pm on October 26.

Catch The Buzz

With more than 430 exhibitors dotting the Parade Ground as part of the 16th edition of the CII Chandigarh Fair,there’s no better place to shop for Diwali decor and gifts. While the 160 stalls of Pakistani apparel,footwear,carpets and traditional artefacts are a must-check,the ‘States of India’ arcade has the best of Indian handicrafts,with Diwali knick-knacks — hand-painted diyas,‘fragrant’ lights and bells. Best-sellers here are rock-salt lamps,which are said to purify the air and absorb negativity. The social expo has NGOs from all over India showcasing special products for the festival of lights,the highlight being hand-embroidered bedspreads and paintings. Foodies also can look forward to a delectable spread.

Just In Time

Designers Jaswinder and Jaskeerat Matharoo’s label,‘A’,offers a mix of Western as well as ethnic ensemble. The dresses boast of fine applique and cut-work — the signature style of the mother-daughter duo. Choose from flowing kaftans and saris teamed with funky blouses. Prices start at Rs 1,500. The collection is available at House No 72,Sector 8-A,Chandigarh.

Shuffle Your Cards

Diwali,for some,is incomplete without a game of cards. Bringing it on a virtual platform is ibibo.com. On the portal,one can enjoy teen patti with friends using laptops or mobilephones. The game can be played live with up to six friends — whether on ibibo.com,Facebook or Android mobile phones. Players can gift in-game candles,diyas,crackers and sweets.