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Diwali's about more than dressing up diyas and the self. here are better things to indulge in

Diwali's about more than dressing up diyas and the self. here are better things to indulge in

Sparklers on TV

Kid cracker
Where: On Hungama TV
when: Saturday, 2 pm
Superstar of kid-dom Shinchan will make his movie debut this Diwali, in Shinchan and the Treasures of Buriburi
Kingdom. Have the li'l ones hooked.



Fest feast
Where: On NDTV Hindu
When: Sunday, 11.30 am
Travel with Nirupama as she celebrates Diwali with Chef Willy in style. Join them for a different kind of celebration, but one that is packed with all the right fixings u00e2u0080u0094 food, lights, crackers and the works.

On-Screen Bhagwans
Where: On IBN7
When: Sunday, 8 pm
This Diwali, recreate mythological magic as the episode brings together four screen Gods: Arun Govil, the Maryadapurshottam Ram, Nitish Bhardwaj, the Karamyogi Krishna, Mukul Nag, the compassionate Sai Baba and the little wonder Dhriti, the playful Makhanchor of Sri Krishna.

Web Works
Where: On AXN
Watch 'Spider Manu00a0- 3' at 7.30 pm on Saturday and the heart rendering struggles of Will Smith in 'The Pursuit of Happiness' at 8 pm on Sunday. Isn't Diwali about inspiration, after all?

Seven's heaven
Where: On WB
when: Till November 27, 9 pm
Experience a non-stop 50 day line-up a sparkling treat of star-studded Hollywood mega-films over seven spectacular weeks across seven special themes. Illusions, Heroes, Scream, Fight, Comedy, Thriller and Awards is a great representative of the prolific studio's eclectic collection.

Mouthful o' masti

(Chimi)changa chomps
Where: Amigo, Masjid Moth,

Greater Kailash-II
When: Till October 17, 12.30 pm to 1 am
Gorge on special menus for Diwali. The veg platter includes tacos, garnachas, turnovers, mushroom corn patties and quesadilla (Rs 500 + taxes). The non-veg platter has chimichanga, too (Rs 550 + taxes).

So Sweet
Where: Sweet Temptations outlets
Savour a scrumptious spread of their signature cakes, chocolates, muffins, cookies and desserts, custom-made to celebrations.

Mandarin munches
Where: Beanstalk, Galaxy Hotel Shopping Spa, NH-8, Sector-15, Part-2, Gurgaon
when: Till October 18
Relish a special assortment of desserts like Italian baked pastry, Mandarin pastry, strawberry surprise sliced, rich chocolate roulade pastry, chocolate temptation cake, sour cream crumble cake and much more.

Chilli-sprinkled celebrations
Where: Chonas, Khan Market
Price: Rs 550u00a0plus taxes
Boosting of a variety of yummy spreads, its Indian, Chinese and Continental fares are something that foodies would love. You can snack away to joy on the jumbo hot chilli prawns, fish 'n' chips, fussilli with lamb meat balls. If that's not enough, get a 20 per cent discount and a free soft drink with every sizzler.

Chocolate excess
Where: Cocoa World outlets
Price: Rs 250 onwards
The eternal sin sizzles, in flavours like orange, lemon, strawberry and mint, decorated with a Lord Ganesha idol and candles that are beautifully packed in designer T-lites and platters.