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| Base jumping now a part of Archana's life Posted: 30 Sep 2011 04:24 AM PDT THE slow-paced life of Archana Sardana took an about-turn after marrying her husband, an outdoor sports fanatic, a decade ago. "He does everything from mountaineering, scuba-diving, rafting, sky diving and base-jumping," said the 38-year-old who then followed her husband's footsteps after much persuasion. The mother of two, who is now in Kuala Lumpur for the Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011, said she had never participated in any sports before and had led a slow-paced life at home after graduating in interior design and science. "My husband started me off with climbing mountains in Uttaranchal, India, and now sky diving," said Archana who came alone for the event as her husband who is with the Indian navy was away on work. Being the first and only Indian woman base jumper is a title Archana carries with pride and hopes more women will join her in the sport one day. Archana, who learnt her sky-diving techniques in California, United States, has completed 250 sky dives and 37 base jumps over the past three years. This weekend she will be joining 90 others from all over the world to jump off the 421m KL Tower. She is also one of five women base jumpers in the event. "It is not easy to be able to leap off a tower. Many countries do not allow it but I am glad Malaysia allows it as well as encourages and supports such sports," said Archana who is in Kuala Lumpur for the second time. The event, which started on Wednesday, will end on Sunday. There will be jumps from 10am to 6pm. Night jumps which were introduced last year will be held today and tomorrow from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Visitors can watch the event at the tower's open deck with exclusive premier tickets priced at RM100 and RM150 for the day event. For the night event the tickets are priced at RM150 and RM200. Menara Kuala Lumpur chief executive officer Zuraidah Mohd Said and chairman Tan Sri Md Radzi Mansor launched the event on Wednesday and had a get-together session with the base jumpers. |
| Posted: 30 Sep 2011 04:19 AM PDT Festival of The Mind Visit the Malaysia Festival of The Mind VII to explore and develop thebrain to the fullest. Jointly-organised by The Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tunku Abdul Rahman College, the festival will be held this weekend from 10am to 5pm, at Tunku Abdul Rahman College Main Campus, College Hall, Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak, KL. It will feature exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, games and public talks. The festival is open to the public and admission is free. Admission to all talks is on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration is required for the talk by Tony Fernandes as seats are limited. For registration, contact Chua Jye Ying / Hor Sin Yee at 03-7958 2628 ext 8550 / 7128. Charity Golf tournament The St. Michael's Institution Alumni Association, Klang Valley will hold its annual charity golf tournament at the Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia in Sungai Buloh on Oct 29 to raise funds to help needy students at the school. The event is open to all golfers and begins with breakfast at 7am, followed by tee-off at 8am. The winner will walk away with the Tun Dr Lim Keng Yaik Challenge Trophy. Donation is RM300 per participant (RM250 for members of Kelab Rahman Putra). For details, call Siew Seng at 012-372 3326, Francis at 012-366 1223 or Michael at 019-222 5660. For the location of the club, visit www.krpm.com.my Photo exhibition A photo exhibition entitled "A photographic journey of the Dhamma-farers" by Ven Ajahn Cagino will be held in Bandar Utama Buddhist Society, 3 Jalan BU 3/1 , Bandar Utama from 10.30am to 10pm today till Oct 2. It will continue at 1Utama shopping centre on Oct 8 and 9, 10am to 10pm. For info, call 012-329 0183 or log on to www.Dhammagiri.or.th Nine Emperor Gods Festival The Nine Emperor Gods Temple at SS9A/4, Sungai Way, PJ, will be celebrating this year's Nine Emperor Gods Festival for the last time at the current temple site because next year, the temple will move to a brand new and much bigger temple in SS9A/5, Sungai Way. The celebration will be held from now till Oct 5. Devotees can make cash donations directly to the construction of the new temple. For details, call the temple at 03-7874 3509. Food fair The International Women's Association Kuala Lumpur will have their annual International Food Fair and Bazaar 2011 on Oct 2 at the Corus Hotel from 10am to 5pm. The aim is to raise funds for Rumah Anak Kesayangku, Bukit Beruntung, a home for orphans, single mothers and the underprivileged society. For queries, call president Shakilah Meraslam at 03-6257 0717 / Fax: 03-6257 8727 / e-mail: iwakul@gmail.com Fish Leong Malaysian songstress Fish Leong will be making her first public appearance as Pure Beauty brand ambassador tomorrow at Sunway Pyramid (2.30pm-3.30pm) and Jusco Cheras Selatan (5.30pm-6.30pm). Pure Beauty is exclusively marketed by Watsons. For details, call Sarah Kow, 03-2143 2386. |
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