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Enjoy A Comic Saturday with Rupen Paul & Punya Arora at SodaBottleOpenerWala-

Start your New Year on a funny note with Rupen Paul and Punya Arora at SodaBottleOpenerWala! #Bengaluru

In these hazy days between Christmas and New Year’s, don’t forget to start your days right with the most important meal of the day! Luckily, SodaBottleOpenerWala has got you covered with the Big Bawa Breakfast that has all of your childhood favorites, and then some!

If you’re looking to get some laughs in as well, then this Bombay Irani cafe won’t disappoint because you’ll be privy a show by…

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Fibroids & Endometriosis Symptoms Can Be Very Dangerous

Over the years, we have seen countless patients who were told their pain was just in their head, so that when they come to see us, it’s been years of being under or misdiagnosed. Symptoms caused by complex GYN conditions like endometriosis and fibroids can be severe, and early treatment is important.

When it comes to endometriosis, it can cause a great deal of damage to the reproductive system. The disease and the resulting pain can be managed, while monitoring to minimize the risks of infertility. 

Fibroids are very common, affecting about 80% of all women by age 50. While symptoms are often dismissed and the “watch and wait” approach is recommended by many professionals, fibroids can be dangerous. Large fibroids can distort the uterus, affecting a woman’s chances to get pregnant and carry to term.

Learn more about chronic pain from GYN conditions, and the latest advancements in diagnosis & treatment, in this recent CIGC article shared by WTOP News: The silence & stigma of period pain: fibroids, endometriosis can destroy a woman’s life.

Advanced surgical specialists at CIGC Dr. Paul MacKoul and Dr. Natalya Danilyants, and CIGC-trained physician Dr. Rupen Baxi use advanced laparoscopic techniques to treat complex GYN conditions. Women recover in less than 2 weeks after GYN surgery, with less pain. For patient feedback, visit our patient spotlight section or doctor review sites: Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews |  Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Rupen Baxi Reviews.

To get in touch with a CIGC patient relations coordinator, call 888-SURGERY or reach out online. Women residing outside the Washington DC area can look into our travel program.

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Sneak Preview: February Classes at COOK

Events

Tickets go on sale Monday, January 7th at 2 p.m.

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It’s a new year at COOK, and for those of you looking to learn a little something, eat a little something, drink a little something, or just hang out and have a unique experience this year, you should definitely check out what the crew has in store next month. From Chinese New Year dinners to Filipino feasts, soul food, a pizza party, or a beer and chocolate pairing, COOK has something for everyone.

And we’ve got a sneak preview for you right here. Tickets for all classes go on sale Monday, January 7th at 2 p.m. and they sell out fast, so make a plan and be ready.

COOK’s February Classes

February 1: Tailgating with Becca O’Brien of Two Birds Catering and Canning February 2: 6 p.m. Chinese New Year Dinner with Judy Ni and Andy Tessier of Baology February 5: A Filipino Feast with Jill Encarnacion, Resa Mueller, Neal Santos and Michael Cher of LALO February 6: An Evening with Joe Monnich of Stove & Tap and Steve Gullo of The Bercy February 8: 6 p.m. Beer + Chocolate Pairing with Meredith Rebar of Home Brewed Events and Kevin Paschall and Laurel Burmeister of Shane Confectionery February 9: 6 p.m. A Night In Tuscany with Paul Cullen and Claudia Baudo February 10: 6 p.m. Sushi-101 with Matt Kemp of Shoon February 11: 6 p.m. A Very Vegan Valentine’s Day with Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel’s Pantry February 13: Wine + Swine Along the Rhine with Mitch Skwer of Wine Merchant and Nick Macri of La Divisa Meats February 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner with Laura Frangiosa and Maureen Stoebenau February 15: 6 p.m. Empanada Making Happy Hour with Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s February 16: 12 p.m. Pizza Party with Peggy Paul Casella of Thursday Night Pizza February 17: 1 p.m. COOKbook Author Event: “Vegan Chocolate” with Fran Costigan February 18: Spice World: Expanding Your Home Cooking Spice Repertoire with Brian Ricci of Philabundance February 19: Winter Soul Food with Malik Ali of South February 20: 6 p.m. Sour Happy Hour with James Cleland of Boardroom Spirits February 23: 12 p.m. Food For The Gods: Vegetarian Indian with Rupen Rao of Rupen’s February 25: An Evening with Ben Moore of Harper’s Garden February 26: Cooking On the Maginot Line: An Alsatian Dinner with Joncarl Lachman of Noord and Winkel February 28: The Cheese Course with Laura Sutter and Rachel Freier

Source: https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2019/01/04/february-classes-cook-philadelphia/

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05/05 : Le réveil est un peu difficile, l'auberge ne propose pas de petit déjeuner. Je me renseigne auprès des autres sur la position du supermarché et pars faire des courses. Je reviens, fais des sandwichs (pain, fromage à tartiner et tomate) et pars à 12:00 sous la pluie a l'ascension du trek du Mont Fitz Roy. Je croise des personnes sur les premiers kilomètres que je double assez vite. Le temps n'a pas l'air d'avoir envie de se lever et j'ai peur de ne pouvoir observer la montagne. Vers le 5ème kilomètre du trek (qui en compte 10), je croise Anna, une barcelonaise qui s'est perdue et qui fait quelques kilomètres en ma compagnie. Je continue de me rapprocher du bout et croise de moins en moins de personnes. Au kilomètre 9, je me dirige vers un abri pour manger et rencontre deux suisses allemandes qui font un voyage en Argentine en voiture. Elles me disent que le temps au sommet du trek n'est pas top. Je décide d'y aller quand même. Le dernier kilomètre propose un dénivelé de 400 mètres. Les hauteurs des pas à faire varie et ça tire sur les jambes. Je marche sous l'eau, au milieu de la petite rivière qui coule du haut de la montagne. J'atteins enfin la partie enneigée mais ne suis pas encore arrivé. La visibilité n'est pas trop top. Je m'arrête au niveau du Laguna de los tres : je ne peux voir le Mont Fitz Roy. Déçu de tant d'efforts pour rien, je redescends. Je me dépêche pour ne pas me retrouver à marcher pendant la nuit. J'enfile les kilomètres et arrive a l'entrée du sentier à 18:00 (il m'a fallu 1:40 pour faire les 9 derniers kilomètres). Je passe par le supermarché m'acheter une bière (conseil de l'australienne de l'auberge) et rentre à l'auberge. J'informe Jorge que je veux augmenter la durée de mon séjour de 2 nuits. Il me change de chambre (le lit dans lequel j'ai dormi est réservé mais un lit est libre à l'étage). Je rencontre aussi 3 allemands (Thomas et Rupen qui voyagent ensemble et Andreas). On sympathise bien, on boit des coups et ils m'apprennent le jeu "4 squares". On sort acheter des bières supplémentaires et la soirée continue. Je leur apprends la belote et on finit par jouer au président. L'australienne nous rejoint et on rigole bien (elle m'appelle Paul-e et me demande si je me fais friser la moustache). Je lui dis au revoir (elle part le lendemain à 8:00 à l'aéroport). Je vais me coucher bien éméché vers 2:30 et ils continuent de jouer aux cartes jusqu'à 4:00.

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Sneak Preview: August Classes at COOK

Events

Tickets go on sale this Thursday, April 11th, and 2 p.m.

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COOK is about to release their August class schedule. But loyal Foobooz readers get to take a peek a day early to plan out which classes they want to snap up. So whether you’re looking to get an early taste of Chris Kearse’s Forsythia, learn about Italian wines with the crew from Ambra or just want to sit down to a summer tomato dinner with Joncarl Lachman, COOK is your spot. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 2 p.m., so take a look at the class list below, make your plans and be ready to snap up your tickets fast.

August Classes at COOK

August 1: Summer in Tuscany with Paul Cullen and Claudio Baudo August 3: 3 p.m. Local Cheese Please! with Kealan O’Donnel of Whole Foods August 4: 12 p.m. Indian Biryani and Raita with Rupen Rao of Rupen’s August 8: 6 p.m. Rosé Around The World with Ashley Costanzo of Vintage Imports August 10: 6 p.m. Restaurant Sneak Peek: Forsythia with Chris Kearse August 11: 1 p.m. La Dolce Vita: Gelato Making with Aurora Wold of Aurora Grace Chocolates August 14: An Evening with Kurt Evans of Booker’s August 15: Italian Wine Dinner with Chris D’Ambro and Jamie Rubin of Ambra August 17: 1 p.m. Island Time: Taiwanese + Japanese Eats with Judy Ni of Baology and Kiki Aranita of Poi Dog August 18: 12 p.m. Vegan Summer Sweets with Christina Martin of Cooking To Nourish August 19: Peak Summer Produce with Ian Maroney of Pumpkin and David Zaback of Z Food Farms August 21: An Evening with Shafi Gaffar and Sanjoy Banik of Makhani August 22: Soul Food with Malik Ali August 23: The Argentine Family Table with Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s August 25: 12 p.m.Pasta Makes Perfect with Scott Megill August 26: Cooking With (And Drinking!) Russian River Beers with Brian Ricci of Philabundance August 27: Tomato Dinner with Joncarl Lachman of Noord and Winkel August 28: Restaurant Sneak Peek: Sor Ynez with Lucio Palazzo August 29: 6 p.m. How To Throw An Elegant Yet Easy Happy Hour with Brian Oliveira and Brian Mattera of Happy Hour Hospitality August 30: 12 p.m. Middle Eastern Fish and Farmers’ Market with Samar Lazzari of Stoa Takeaway

Source: https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2019/07/10/sneak-preview-august-classes-at-cook/

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Endometriosis Excision Surgery

Endometriosis is a complex GYN condition that can take over a woman’s life. Surgical management can relieve the pain, and can improve the quality of life when it is performed correctly. CIGC surgeons Dr. Natalya Danilyants and Dr. Paul MacKoul, and CIGC-trained physician Dr. Rupen Baxi use the DualPortGYN technique to perform thorough endometriosis excision. Two 5 mm incisions are used, and women recover in 1 week. 

Given the complexity of this GYN condition, seeking specialty care is important.A surgeon who has performed a high volume of endometriosis excision surgeries and is trained to diagnose & efficiently treat the condition, is able to provide better surgical outcomes. Read about endometriosis excision recovery in this recent blog.

Read the story of a CIGC endometriosis patient, who has been living with endometriosis symptoms for the last 10 years, and finally found relief at CIGC: Nissa’s Journey. You can also find testimonials from CIGC patients online, on doctor review sites: Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews |  Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews | Dr. Rupen Baxi Reviews.

If you would like to speak to a CIGC specialist about surgical management of endometriosis, call 888-SURGERY or reach out online. Women residing outside the Washington DC area, can look into out travel program.

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Sneak Preview: October Classes at COOK

Tomorrow, the October schedule for classes at COOK goes live. And they’ve got another packed month, with everyone from Bistro La Minette’s Kenny Bush and Damon Menapace from Kensington Quarters to the crews from Stockyard, Scarpetta and Fork.

As always, the best classes fill up fast. But you folks are getting an early look. So plan your schedule, make your choices and be ready to hit COOK’s website at 2 p.m. tomorrow with your credit card in hand.

October Classes at COOK

October 4: Lebanese Please! with Frances Vavloukis October 5: Bouchon La Minette with Kenneth Bush of Bistrot La Minette October 6: Summer In India with Rupen Rao of Rupen’s October 7: 12PM My Mom’s Indian Tiffin with Rupen Rao of Rupen’s October 10: a.wine Dinner with Eli Collins and Joey Campanella of a.kitchen and a.bar October 14: 12PM FALLing Hard for Pizza with Peggy Paul Casella of Thursday Night Pizza October 15: 1PM Vegan Comfort Sandwiches with Christina Martin of Cooking To Nourish October 17: Wine and Swine Part 4: The Calabria Edition with Mitch Skwer of Wine Merchant and Nick Macri of La Divisa Meats October 18: Truffle Shuffle with Jorge Espinosa of Scarpetta October 19: Celebrating 20 Years of Fork with John Patterson October 22: 2PM How ‘Bout Them Apples with Lily Fischer and Becca Craig of Cake Life Bake Shop October 24: Soups and Stews with Becca O’Brien of Two Birds Catering October 26: Pork, Salt and Smoke with Damon Menapace of Kensington Quarters October 27: Everything But The Squeal with Will Lindsay and Mike Metzger of Stockyard October 29: 12PM Eating Armenia and Beyond with Fimy of Apricot Stone October 30: Old School vs. New School with Matthew Gentile and Luca Sena of Panorama

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Hysterectomy Awareness Month: Get The Facts

During hysterectomy awareness month, CIGC is committed to educate women about the best and least invasive options for GYN care. Hysterectomy surgery can provide relief from complex GYN conditions like large fibroids and adenomyosis. It is however often recommended by medical professionals in situations when the uterus can actually still be preserved for fertility. Women should get to know their options before committing to a specific procedure or surgical approach. They should always seek the opinion of a GYN specialist when hysterectomy is recommended as surgical treatment.

Although hysterectomy is a fairly common procedure, 7 in 10 women incorrectly believe that it entails removal of the uterus, cervix and ovaries. The reality is with a standard hysterectomy, the ovaries are preserved. More about what hysterectomy entails in this blog: Your Hysterectomy Surgery: What About The Ovaries?

The Center for GYN Care physicians Dr. Paul MacKoul and Dr. Natalya Danilyants and CIGC trained physician Dr. Rupen Baxi use the innovative DualPortGYN approach to perform minimally invasive hysterectomy with only two 5 mm incisions and recovery is 1 week. 

See what former CIGC patients have to say about DualPortGYN hysterectomy in this blog:  Looking For A Top Hysterectomy Surgery: Women Talk About DualPortGYN

TALK TO CIGC

To speak with a CIGC specialist about your GYN symptoms, call 888-SURGERY or contact us online. Women travel from across the country and from around the world for CIGC’s advanced surgical techniques: learn about our travel program. For more patient feedback, visit online review sites: Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews | Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Rupen Baxi Reviews.

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Hysterectomy Surgery: How To Recover Faster

A uterus removal procedure (hysterectomy) may be recommended to relieve severe GYN symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding or pelvic pain. The surgical approach is important, as it has a direct impact on how the patient recovers. There are several options for hysterectomy surgery, and final outcome depends on the skill of the surgeon, placement of the incisions and technique used for removal of the uterus.

QUESTIONS TO ASK

Women are often hesitant to question their OBGYN when it comes to the surgical approach used to perform a hysterectomy. The reality is surgery, particularly laparoscopic surgery, is not the main focus of the regular OBGYN, which means their surgical volume is very limited.

Before undergoing hysterectomy surgery, research your options, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Focus on the following areas:

Surgical Volume: How many hysterectomies has your physician performed?

Surgical Approach: How invasive will the surgery be and what is the expected recovery time?

Hospital Stay: How long is the procedure and will there be a hospital stay?

Fellowship Training: Is your physician fellowship trained in minimally invasive GYN surgery?

Learn more about questions to ask and the importance of the responses, in this CIGC blog: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Recovery: Choosing The Right Specialist Matters.

When it comes to GYN surgery, volume matters. A GYN specialist has made a commitment to surgery and performs a higher volume of cases, more difficult cases. The techniques learned in training helps complete procedures with lower complication rates. A minimally invasive surgical approach helps women recover faster, with less pain, in an outpatient setting.

Read about current options for hysterectomy surgery, in this blog: Hysterectomy Surgery: A Comparison of Current Techniques

ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES IMPROVE RECOVERY TIMES

CIGC surgical specialists Natalya Danilyants MD and Paul MacKoul MD, and CIGC-trained physician Rupen Baxi MD use the advanced DualPortGYN technique to perform minimally invasive hysterectomy. This exclusive technique uses two 5 mm midline incisions, allowing for a faster recovery, with less pain (women are back to themselves within 1 week). All procedures are outpatient, so there is no hospital stay.

Hear from CIGC patients who have undergone DualPortGYN hysterectomy: Looking For A Top Hysterectomy Surgery: Women Talk About DualPortGYN

TALK TO CIGC

The Center for Innovative GYN Care patient relations coordinators are always available to answer your questions and to help schedule an appointment with an advanced surgical specialist. Call 888-SURGERY or reach out online.

Patient feedback is available online, on doctor review sites: Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews | Dr. Rupen Baxi Reviews.

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Join CIGC At The DC Walk Of Hope October 14

Join The Center for Innovative GYN Care at the DC Walk of Hope to raise awareness about infertility on October 14, 9-11 am. The event is hosted by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association at the National Harbor in National Harbor, MD. Visit the event page here: www.resolve.org/dcwalk

Many of our patients have struggled for years with infertility, or miscarriages, due to a treatable GYN condition like fibroids or endometriosis. Come meet CIGC at the event and learn about the laparoscopic treatment options we provide.

CIGC surgeons Paul MacKoul MD, Natalya Danilyants MD and Rupen Baxi MD provide minimally invasive surgical treatment for gynecologic conditions, using 2 incisions only. Women recover in less than 2 weeks after the advanced LAAM myomectomy for fertility, and in 1 week after the DualPortGYN procedure used for endometriosis removal. Many patients are able to conceive naturally after surgery, see patient testimonials in our Patient Spotlight section.

Call 888-SURGERY or contact us online to schedule an appointment with an advanced surgical specialist at CIGC. Many women have traveled to the Washington DC area for surgery: learn about the CIGC travel program. 

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Pelvic Adhesions and Minimally Invasive Removal at CIGC

A pelvic adhesion is a band of scar tissue that can cause vital organs to become stuck together. Pelvic infections, prior surgery, and endometriosis are all potential causes of adhesions. Pain occurs when these adhesions are particularly thick or interfere with the operation of the organs.

In particular, adhesions may cause internal obstruction of the bowels. Serious, untreated adhesions often result in constipation, bloating, and even infertility.

Symptoms of Pelvic Adhesions

The smallest pelvic adhesion may be asymptomatic, meaning that women can suffer from them without even realizing it. However, most adhesions cause pain centered on their location in the pelvis. They can also interfere with organ function, which can cause systemic issues and infertility.

The presence of adhesions does not necessarily mean that they are the cause of pain. If a woman has suffered from endometriosis in the past, for example, a full examination must be conducted to ensure the development of uterine cysts and other complications are not to blame for pain.

Pelvic Adhesion Removal at the Center for Innovative GYN Care

CIGC founders Paul MacKoul MD and Natalya Danilyants MD have developed the advanced DualPortGYN laparoscopic technique. DualPortGYN has been successfully applied to thousands of procedures for pelvic adhesion removal, resection of endometriosis, hysterectomy etc. Women recover in 1 week, with less complications and pain, due to the minimally invasive approach.

Call 888-SURGERY or contact the Center of Innovative GYN Care online to get in touch with a CIGC specialist. To learn more about our patients’ experience, visit doctor review sites: Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews | Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Rupen Baxi Reviews. Out-of-town patients can look into CIGC’s comprehensive travel program.

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Progressively Ugly - Stand up for Jakkur.

Lineup:

Abel Mathews

Rupen Paul

Anand Rathnam

On September 2nd, at 8:00 pm.

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Progressively Ugly - Stand up for Jakkur.

Lineup:

Abel Mathews

Rupen Paul

Anand Rathnam

On September 2nd, at 8:00 pm.

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Patient Travels From Indonesia For Advanced Fibroid Removal

“I was about to undertake surgery in Jakarta. Something happened to make me postpone the surgery which gave me more time to understand my options. I was told that I wouldn’t be able to have a less invasive surgery. Having the time to really think about it, I knew I wanted laparoscopic surgery. I looked closer to home, but no one could assure me that it wouldn’t convert to an open surgery. Facing six weeks of recovery from a surgery was not an option for me.” said Dwina, hysterectomy patient at CIGC.

Open GYN surgery is longer and more invasive, which leads to a more difficult recovery for the patient. Many surgeons end up converting a laparoscopic procedure to open, due to the size of the uterus or complications that may arise. Given the limited options Dwina was given back home, she decided to look beyond her borders in her search for the best fibroid treatment.

The advanced laparoscopic techniques developed by the CIGC founders Dr. Paul MacKoul and Dr. Natalya Danilyants allow for women to recover quicker, with less pain. Fibroids any size can be thoroughly removed with only 2 small incisions, without the risk of converting to open surgery. CIGC surgeons use the DualPortGYN technique for laparoscopic hysterectomy, and women recover within 1 week. The LAAM procedure is a uterus sparing fibroid surgery, for fertility, and women recover within 10-14 days.

TRAVELING TO CIGC FOR ADVANCED GYN SURGERY Dwina reached out to The Center for Innovative GYN Care and made the decision to travel for surgery. Women have traveled to CIGC for advanced GYN surgery from across the United States and from 18 countries around the world. “The conversion rate (at CIGC) is 0, it’s all laparoscopic and for me that is really something that is a wonder, it was the best news ever. Something before that was unattainable, so I was so excited. I had no fear whatsoever.” “The way that CIGC handles out of town patients was very smooth. Everything was handled so professionally, the administration, the documentation, everything went very smoothly for me. I was away for one week, and it was perfect for my mind, because I was able to recover without being interrupted. I came back refreshed. It’s been two months and the surgery doesn’t affect me at all now.”

RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY FOR COMPLEX GYN CONDITIONS 

“My case is really special, because it was so big, 28 cm. Dr. MacKoul performed a supracervical hysterectomy. The surgery was even better than I expected. It’s not just that I feel so good, but comparing it to the surgery I had in 1997 for a myomectomy, I know the difference. This time I was almost immediately on my feet. It wasn’t just physical, it was mental. I feel so much better. My total time out of the office included 2+ days of traveling. I was back to the office after about a week.” “I wasn’t prepared for the bonus, I think I dropped about 8 lbs from the surgery. I have my best body ever at 50. It was such a happy ending for me. I can’t say anything but positive things about the experience. It should be easier for others to understand why traveling to CIGC is worth it. Sometimes in life you just have to listen to yourself.”

TALK TO A CIGC SPECIALIST

Give us a call at 888-SURGERY to speak about your options with a CIGC specialist. You can also reach out online. CIGC founders Paul MacKoul MD and Natalya Danilyants MD and CIGC-trained physician Rupen Baxi MD see patients in the Washington DC area, but we do schedule phone consultations for travel patients. For patient feedback, check out doctor review sites: Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews | Dr. Rupen Baxi Reviews as well as our patient spotlight section in the CIGC blog.

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Progressively Ugly - Stand up for Jakkur.

Lineup:

Abel Mathews

Rupen Paul

Anand Rathnam

On September 2nd, at 8:00 pm.

[coolprabhashs-blog]

Progressively Ugly - Stand up for Jakkur.

Lineup:

Abel Mathews

Rupen Paul

Anand Rathnam

On September 2nd, at 8:00 pm.