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TATTV
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Manu Prasad
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ccording to various Indian
schools of philosophy, a
Tattv is an element or aspect
of reality conceived as an
aspect of deity. Wikipedia agrees, but
when a menu says that on the front-
page, you wonder if the heavy, deity
THE2-MINUTEREAD
COUPLES WHO HAVE SEX ONLY AFTER MARRIAGE ARE HAPPIER
COUPLES who keep off sex before mar-
riage have happier, more stable relation-
ships and a more rewarding sex life, found
a study. More than 2,000 married couples
were questioned by the Brigham Young
University’s School of Family Life in Utah in
the US.
Psychologists found that couples who
waited until after their wedding night rat-
ed the stability of their relationships 22
per cent higher than those whose physical
relationships developed earlier.
Those who practised abstinence were also
found to have 20 per cent increased levels
of relationship satisfaction, 12 per cent
better communication and 15 per cent im-
proved “sexual quality”.
Experts said that this may be due to im-
proved communication between individu-
food for thought will overshadow the
real reason for visiting the restaurant
- the dietary aspect. Thankfully that
elementary part of a good dining
experience– great food, is completely
taken care of at this new restaurant on
Lavelle Road.
GENESIS: Tattv belongs to AST Foods,
whose Umerkot is already well
known to Bangaloreans. It began its
operations in mid-November and
the idea is to present cuisine sam-
plings from across the sub continent
and Central Asia, using five culinary
als who were chaste before marriage, ac-
cording to a Brigham Young statement.
Professor Dean Busby from Brigham, who
carried out the study, said: “There’s more
to a relationship than sex, but we did find
that those who waited longer were happier
with the sexual aspect of their relation-
ship. I think it’s because they’ve learned to
talk and have the skills to work with issues
that come up.”
For couples that became sexually involved
later in a relationship but prior to mar-
riage, the benefits were about half as
strong, according to findings published in
the Journal of Family Psychology.
Although vows of chastity often accompa-
ny religious involvement, researchers
claimed that faith was not a factor in the
study. IANS
MOHAN PRASAD S
Lamb sheek
kebab
elements.
SIGNATURE DISH: Kebab Antableh,
Joojeh Mastee, Chocolate Gujia
among others.
COST: For Rs.1500, you could share a
non veg-starter, a couple of non-veg
main course dishes accompanied by a
few rotis, and a dessert. When you
consider the quality of food and the
ambiance, the cost does seem justified.
VENUE: Tattv, 1st Floor, 25/4, Lavelle
Road, Bangalore – 1. Tel: 41552225
BangaloreMirror
FOODIES’FEEDBACK
(l to r) Krithika Dutta, Amit Singh, Jaishankar Jayaramakrishnan, Rakhi
Athithi: Deities for the day were Amit
Singh, entrepreneur and activist; Krithi-
ka Dutta, who works with CIS; Jais-
hankar Jayaramakrishnan, cofounder of
Revu.in, and his wife Rakhi, a social
worker.
Décor elements: A stylised, yet under-
stated ambience, using red, gold and
black to good effect. The stone jaalis,
the jharokhas and the menu with the
golden tinge, all lend a touch of class to
the place and ensure a setting that
matches the richness of the food.
Mool Tattv: The menu consists principal-
ly of five culinary elements – Tandoor,
Sigri, Tawa, Kadhai and Curries. Though
there are enough choices that tempt
you to consider a kebab-only meal,
there are many main course dishes that
will vie for your attention too. And if
that’s not enough, some unique
desserts compound your worries on
what to focus on.
Drool Tattv: The Bhutte ke kebab with
its tender corn is a great start for the
vegetarians. For the non vegetarians,
the mutton seekh kebab, with pome-
granate as the surprise element, is
quite a good choice, as is the Murgh ki
Chaanpan, with its dash of paprika.
Among the main course dishes, the Dal
Makhni, was a favourite. The Machli
Dum Pukht, seer fish stuffed with
salmon, and the Laal Maas with an obvi-
ous red chilli base, are must-have items.
The light-as-a-cloud Gilafi Kulcha, and
the ghee laden heavy Warqi Paratha are
WANT TO STAY AWAY FROM
THE AILMENTS OF OLD AGE?
Then try thinking young. According to a
research, those who think and dress in a
youthful way are healthier than those
who act their age. It seems mind over
matter can improve everything from
blood pressure to arthritis and eyesight.
Even the development of heart disease
and cancer may, at least to a degree, be
staved off by refusing to grow old grace-
fully. The intriguing claims come from re-
searchers at Harvard University, who re-
viewed a series of studies into how the
mind influences the body.
In one experiment, elderly men were
‘transported’ back to 1959 for a week.
They lived in accommodation fitted out in
the decor of the Fifties, were played TV
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both good, but the Ulta Tawa Paratha
steals the show. And there’s no pardon
if you haven’t left space for the sinful
Chocolate Gujia, and if you’re not really
a chocoholic, you could try the Gulab Ja-
mun stuffed with Gulkand.
Bhool Tattv: The Tandoori Tamatar Shor-
ba was particularly bland and conspicu-
ously absent was the tomato flavour.
The Dum Olav, though promised as a
spicy curry, turned out sweetish. The
Murgh Dhaniwal paled in comparison to
the non veg titans!
Service: Most would agree that valet
parking on Lavelle Road is a boon in it-
self. Vegetarians would specially appre-
ciate the different colored drinking
glasses. Add to that, extremely courte-
ous staff who ensure that customers
choose the right combinations, and you
have a winning mix.
Verdict: Tattv gets a high five and is defi-
nitely worth a visit on all counts. Great
food, classy ambience, courteous staff
and some splendid music together en-
sure that all the elements are in place
for a great experience.
FOOD
AMBIENCE
SERVICE
The writer is a brand consultant, who is
always on the lookout for a restaurant
that serves him right.
shows and music of the time and told to
talk and act as if they were living then.
By the end of the week, the men were
perceived to look around three years
younger. Their hearing and eyesight im-
proved, arthritic joints were more flexi-
ble, muscles were stronger and minds
sharper.
Researcher Ellen Langer suggests that
much of the decline of old age may be
driven by negative perceptions about our
later years - and breaking these down
can improve health. A second study re-
vealed that cutting and colouring
women’s hair not only made them feel
younger, but reduced their blood pres-
sure. And when strangers were shown
pictures of the woman with their hair hid-
den, they were rated as looking younger
after their trip to the salon - despite their
new styles not being visible. Agencies