5 things to do over The Big Weekend…

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This is also one great opportunity to read the books you somehow never managed to read. So dig into a classic in a weekend of marathon reading,or if you are looking for an easy and entertaining read,there are two latest offerings: Parismita Singh’s graphic novel The Hotel at the End of the World and popular blogger Amit Varma’s fast-paced debut novel My Friend Sancho.

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Witness the comeback of pre-Independence theatre group ‘Three Arts Club’ as it performs,after 25 years,at the Shri Ram Centre between May 15 and 17. Or catch a play at the annual Hungry Heart Festival from Friday to Sunday at the Islamic Centre and Epicentre in Gurgaon.

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Just skip the news channels and focus on the climax of the Indian Premier League as battle for the semifinals reaches its last phase. If you have extra time to kill,watch even the chatterboxes previewing the matches in afternoon in the ‘extra innings’ — the one with a few extra As thrown in for effect. On Saturday,Chennai Super Kings take on Mumbai Indians,and Deccan Chargers clash with Kolkata Knight Riders in the second game.

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Better still,take the time and opportunity to explore the charms of Delhi-6: revisit the Red Fort or hang out at the steps of Jama Masjid,gorge on paranthas at Paranthe Wali Gali,or indulge in jalebis at Dariba Kalan.