THE INDORE PRIDE : AUGUST ISSUE

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Editor’s Letter When there is conflict or disagreement, humor and playfulness can restore a sense of connection and interrupt the power struggle. Used respectfully, humor and play can help get a point across without hurting your partner's feelings. “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people” it always showed that the number one quality people look for in choosing a partner is a sense of humor. If you are looking for a relationship, notice how quickly laughter can connect you with others and can enhance attraction. When you laugh, your face glows and your eyes shine—making you more attractive and desirable. Don't use humor to cover up other emotions. Jokes that are used to avoid painful emotions can be harmful to relationships. If your partner isn't likely to appreciate the joke, or your humor masks anger, hurt, fear or disappointment, please don't make the joke. Remember, if your partner doesn't think that your joke or your teasing is funny— it's not. Sarcasm & anger disguised as humor are definitely not funny.

When faced with relationship conflicts, remember that laughter can get your creative juices flowing and issues that can seem daunting may have solutions acceptable to you and your partner & Of all the ways that opposites attract, the thorniest may be when emotionally giving types pair up with types who are emotionally reserved.

Givers love to show affection: Hugs, kisses, flowers, skywriting—there's no such thing as too much. They crave receiving displays of love, as well.

Reserved types certainly may love deeply, but they are uncomfortable showing it. Often, they rely on their partner to initiate a display of affection. Sometimes, they don't even enjoy receiving expressions of love.

And for Problems ??

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Start with good manners when tackling your solvable problems: ·Step 1. Use a softened startup: Complain but don't criticize or attack your spouse. State your feelings without blame, and express a positive need (what you want, not what you don't want). Make statements that start with “I” instead of “you.” Describe what is happening; don't evaluate or judge. Be clear. Be polite. Be appreciative. Don't store things up. ·Step 2. Learn to make and receive repair attempts: De-escalate the tension and pull out of a downward cycle of negativity by asking for a break, sharing what you are feeling, apologizing, or expressing appreciation. ·Step 3. Soothe yourself and each other: Conflict discussions can lead to “flooding.” When this occurs, you feel overwhelmed both emotionally and physically, & you are too agitated to really hear what your spouse is saying. Take a break to soothe and distract yourself, and learn techniques to soothe your spouse.

·Step 4. Compromise: Here's an exercise to try. Decide together on a solvable problem to tackle. Then separately draw two circles—a smaller one inside a larger one. In the inner circle list aspects of the problem you can't give in on. In the outer circle, list the aspects you can compromise about. Try to make the outer circle as large as possible and your inner circle as small as possible.

Then come back & look for common bases for agreement.

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A NOTE FROM MY TEARS

By Shubra Tandon

9 years have passed and I am still on

where they happily accepted my

the same road- alone, drowned in my

relationship with him. They

blood coated tears and searching for a

appreciated my choice, they

new aim in life. No, I don't want to

appreciated his legal positions, his

achieve anything special neither do I

job, his talent and every quality

aim high… I simply strive to set an aim

that he highlighted about himself.

so that I can survive the rest of my life;

He was still not their choice; their

only for those who really love me, for

choice was just the stardom that

those who genuinely care for me and

they supposed that was associated

for those who don't have to be the

to him and a hope that a bit of it

false architects to build a relation with

would pass to them as well.

Greed takes it all!

I met him some 9 years back…yes

me. Well, our ancestors said, “it takes two to tango” and I never deny accepting my fault but I loved him… and today my friends call it infatuation, my parents call it a fault, my relatives call me a whore….but no one favors today. Who knows how broken I'm!

1stJuly 2004, when I was a student of VII Standard. His untidy dress

of that jealousy; although trying hard to hide it, I talked to him.

Time flied and I never knew that it's taking all the happiness away from me. 10th February 2008 added another black chapter to my life. I always knew that he liked me but that day he proposed to me. “Have you ever noticed yourself in the mirror?” I wanted to say but I couldn't. I simply left the place with a vile expression enough to speak my heart out. I just didn't like him.

We passed our schools and nobody

up and shaggy looks made him the

knew where he left. I had my inbox

laughing stock in my class. I didn't

filled with his messages but I never

want to turn back and look at him.

replied. I asked many of our

I supposedly noticed him after few

common

They didn't accept him easily in the first

days when for the first time I stood

endeavors but everyone was blank

friends

about

his

place but gradually, as time went by,

second in my class only because he

about him. Now when I look back,

the fascination pulled them to the place

bagged the first position! Well, out

I realize how happy I was in those

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days but he came back again- this time

deeds couldn't hide for long. He

with a full plan to ruin my life.

15th January 2012… happy and

finally confessed and accepted his mistakes with an awesome excuse

successful; name and fame; money &

that if he had been true he would

stardom- he had everything by then.

have never won over me. Huh! He

He was a bright student and now he was the most sparkling starout of all

wasn't wrong.

“Why did you do this to me?” my

the students from my school; my

tears asked him.

friends who once made fun of him

“Because I love you and trust me I

were now mad about him and to my

would achieve this in…?” he

surprise he still liked me. That day he

replied adding another excuse but

finally said that he loves me. No girl in

I didn't let him complete. A relation

his life could hold the same place that

that is based on a false story has to

I had owned in his life. His words and

end some or the other day but I

that true love in his eyes made me fall

never knew that it would take my

for him this time.

14th February 2012… “Yes yes yes!!!”

soul, my relations, my family and

I finally accepted him as my life. I

earned. That day I wanted to hug

started loving him blindly. No later I

my mom and cry but by that time I

became a fibber. At times my mom

lost every shoulder to even cry

my respect- everything that I had

said that I speak white lies but she

upon. I shudder to think if some

loved me blindly and I was proving her

thing worse than that can happen

a blind every moment. I didn't even

in my life.

He turned back and said that day,

curse myself for that. Selfish I was.

“Why did you do this to me?” my tears asked him.

Selfish I'm. He kept on fascinating me

“Peep into your heart first.” He may

and I forgot myself. I lost my identity,

never know that I'm still trying to

people called me his girlfriend. Even I

find my heart!

started adding his name to my identity and proudly showed it off in my introduction.

Alas! I forgot that life is like a bouncing ball; whatever you throw comes back to you with a greater force. A friend although tried to bring me back to track, she tried to open my eyes, to show me the fake side of him but all her efforts rested in vain and resulted in our broken friendship. In that hour of my life I lost everyone who cared for me.

10th July 2013… truth couldn't be veiled for many days, and layer by layer it started unfolding itself; finally I realized that all the stardom was a mere pretense- a smartly scripted fib.

By that time, I was caught in the malicious web. It was all his brilliancy in computers and graphics that made fool of everyone; that made us believe how authentic his tasks and efforts were. He planned the story very well with least possibility of error but black

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Relation-“ship” or “fish”

By Shivani Bhasin

In this sea of life where there is a storm every next day, where cold and strong winds blow away with them your strength, confidence, hopes and self esteem, what role does a relation ship play in a youth's life?? That of a 'ship' sticking true to its name and helping you sail through the sea of life or is it more of a fish, struggling to survive in the sea of life? That's exactly what we wish to find out.

A coup d'oeil through certain studies and researches, conducted by various universities revealed that the youth today is at a cross when it comes to relationships. Gone is the era where relationships and commitments were considered unquestionable , this is the era of radicalism where preset beliefs are questioned & scrutinized. A major part of the youth today is practical and ambitious and considers serious relationships as nothing but a distraction when they are at the turning point of their life. So for this section of the youth, success is on the mind and practicality is what they preach. Serious relationship is not the ship these young -sters want to board right now. I think Nicholas Sparks was voicing the woes of these youngsters when he wrote in his book The Last Song, “I mean, if the relationship can't survive the long term, why on earth would it be worth my time and energy for the short term?

”Then there is the other section who believes that after food, shelter and clothing, relationship is the fourth necessity of life. 'Having someone to clasp hands with is what gives you strength' is their mantra for life. This perspective doesn't make them any less ambitious or career oriented but success is the ladder they don't want to climb alone.

Now let's adopt a candor approach and ponder over these two school of thoughts. Relationships can be like a fish in a sea, a small part of the big world. Like a fish maintains the balance in marine ecosystem similarly it provides the balance in your life but nevertheless, struggles everyday to survive another day. It needs to be fed with love and care and protected from the human vices which happily take up the role of sharks and other big fishes.

There are millions of fishes in the sea but in the end it all comes down to the survival of the fittest.

On the other hand, a relation can be a ship, that forms a barrier between you and the spiflicating waves of life. But not every ship sails through, some of them are also destined to meet the fate of Titanic. Thus, its not only about how big and strong is the ship you and

your partner have built its also about the sailor who sails the ship.

You need to believe in your partner the same way people aboard trust their sailor. A love that keeps on increasing by leaps and bounds and an unwavering support from your girlfriend/boyfriend can help you brave any storm and get you to the shore. As a fish, you might get lost or choose the wrong path but in the end you always sail to finesse.

I believe as youngsters you shouldn't let it define you or limit you. If you're compromising your happiness and settling for less then you might never see the standing ovations or hear the loud applause that awaits your presence. I agree one does need love in life, someone we can fall back on and take a leap of faith with but in the age of instant messages and instant noodles, youth relationships are getting stagnant and proving to be nothing but breeding grounds for violence, impatience and devious use of mind.

In life, you definitely can not get crème de la crème at every step but the least you can do is make sure you take that step with the right person in the right direction.

Despite all odds, the thirst for finding the bollywood sensational -ized 'true love' has still not been quenched in the Indian youth. If something the cobweb like modern life is aggravating it. The social media is further complicating the matters as a recent study found out that about 13% of the teen agers all over the world want to get into a relationship just so that they can change their relationship status on facebook to “committed”.

It seems that relationships are unable to keep up with the fast pace of life.

You can either believe that once two souls are bound together everything else is left behind or you can believe that leaving behind relationships is the only way you're bound to achieve your goal, nobody can ever raise fingers at your school of thought because no belief is absolute, it's all relative and varies from person to person. After understanding the present scenario I end up recalling the words of a famous newspaper editor who said “it's almost ironic how days of wine & roses have become days of whine & neuroses.”

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Nishi, get inside the house at this very moment , my mother yelled at me !!

What is the problem mom, I was just helping Gupta Uncle carry his grocery bags to his apartment, as you already know, he is quite old and it won't hurt even a bit if I help him out.

Yes, Nishi I know that he is old but that doesn't mean he can't do his chores himself . He didn't ask you to do his stuff, did he ??

But, mom..

Stop debating and answer me Nishi.

No he didn't. He was finding it difficult to carry his bag, so I helped him, and what's the big deal in doing that mom.

who does that nowadays and any way he was not the person I would like to marry someday.

I got ready and he picked me up from my house. Our plan was quite simple today. Watch a movie at PVR which was screening Raanjhana at 7:30. Go to a nice restaurant after that for dinner and come back home midnight. My parents were going to Noida to meet my grandparents and they would be back by morning. I had decided to spend the night at Gauri's place who lived next door as

his bed. I was not able to remember a thing from last night and I certainly did not want to accept what the circum-stances were pointing to. I felt really bad being in this situation and didn't wanted to believe whatever was happening in front me.

I had no option, but asking him the question and prayed to God that I don't get a reply that I did not want to hear. Shattered, broken and shivering, I asked him- What happened last night?

The next few minutes were shocking to me. It was not easy for me to digest what all he was saying and how easily he could have said that to a girl who has just turned 17. After he was finished, it all came back to me, all the events of last night floated in my mind. I started weeping. I was shell shocked after

By Aniket Kibe recollecting the events of last night. I respected this guy, & what had happened her parents were also not at home. was not right. But first I had to get home I called Gauri to confirm our plan before my parents did and then explain and left with Tanay. everything to them. I was not resilient enough to keep all of this inside me.

The rays of sun were hitting my eye as I tried to open them. My head What I had with him was feeling like a heavy stone. It was paining as if someone was beating was a relationship it with a drum stick. I opened my which was undefined eyes but couldn't recognize where I was. It was a small room, a bed My parents arrived and we took lunch, side table with a lamp placed over it post which I called them in my room. resting on my left side. A large glass window on my right with drapes “Mom, Dad, last night was one I wish drawn along the sides allowing a full hadn't occurred ever, It was a terrible fledged sun to tinker with my eyes. night for me, one which I cannot I felt quite strange actually, this was forget.� My parents got scared and neither my home nor Gauri's, I was couldn't understand what I was saying, perplexed.

I narrated in detailI was not wearing the clothes which I had last evening. I was wearing Me and Tanay went to PVR but a large white t-shirt and it was the show was houseful. We decided to certainly not mine. go to a Disco instead. I don't drink alcohol and I didn't knew that Tanay Nishi beta, are you up, could you was habitual drinker. We just went sleep well at night? there to dance and have some fun.

He met some of his friends there and Was my bed comforting?

I also knew them and we started enjoying together. His friends I heard the voice but I didn't want intentions were not good and they to believe that I knew who this made me drink by mixing alcohol in person was. I looked towards the my soft-drinks. After sometime, my door and there he was, sporting a head got heavy, and I couldn't under innocous smile and a white t-shirt stand what was happening around same as mine, Gupta Uncle stood me. there with a cup of coffee in his hand.

My parents were hooked and horrified I couldn't belive I was sleeping in at the same time.

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Nishi, there is no harm in helping others, but I find that guy creepy and bizzare. He lives alone, he hardly socialises with anyone but he is quite keen to talk to you and help you which I find very strange. He did not even wish anyone Diwali. He is divorced, his daughter stays with her mother in Mumbai and he isn't, by any sort, in contact with them. He tries to talk to you despite all those negatives, does it not sound fishy to you. You yourself are aware of what terrible things are happening nowadays in our country, I want you to be safe. And by any means I don't want you to be closer to that old creepy guy, do you understand me ??

Mom yelled at the top of her voice.

Alright mom, I won't talk to him, but let me tell you one thing, you're heading in wrong direction.

By the way mom, I'm going out with Tanay to movie in the afternoon, is that okay with you?

Yes, Nishi, you can go with him. I have his number with me, if I need to contact you in case.

I always wonder why mom doesn't have any problem when I go out with Tanay.

Maybe because he is our familiy friend.

I was a Delhite, and it was perfectly normal to date guys and my parents were quite liberal in this aspect of my life. They had known Tanay and his family since long. Mom even teased me sometimes by adding Tanay's surname after mine, and we would ridicule it with a hearty laughter. But I knew I was not thinking about any long term thing,

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My parents were hooked and horrified at the same time. Tanay knew you guys were not home, and he forced himself into our house. I was still a bit conscious but not enough to stop him. He wanted to take advantage of me, but I had to maintain my dignity. I screamed as loud as I could. After two minutes I heard a loud bang on the door. I somehow freed myself from the grasp of Tanay and opened the door.

called him and vent my anger and frustration out on him in a single go. I was a modern day girl, I had to be strong. I just could not sit idle holding my hands & keep sobbing days and nights. I gathered myself up after a few days and channeled all my efforts towards my studies. It took some time to get out of that mess, but I did that with flying colors.

It was Gupta Uncle mom, he had come running down as soon as he heard me scream. He tried to catch Tanay, but was not able to as he was little slow in doing that. My decorum was not good and he realized that, I was barely maintaining my dignity in front of him.

He ran to his house and brought some clothes for me to cover myself as he thought searching my clothes in our house would waste a bit more time when I was not in a state to guide him for the same.

Gupta Uncle left his house after an year. But, from that night till the day he left the neighborhood, our family and got closer and we had several dinners together. We, especially my mom, realized that he was such a nice person.

He took me to his house and let me sleep in his room while he slept on the floor in his drawing room. It was he who saved me from being ashamed and from disgracing myself, although, it was not my fault for what had happened.

I'm writing this today, 25 years after those dreadful events day when my own daughter is going out with a boy for the first time. I'm a little bit sceptical but I can't pass my trauma to my child. Relationships are necessary for human beings. Some of them work out, some of them have different names assigned to them, some of them are not ethical, but they form an essential part of our life.

Relationship Relationship UN-Defined UN-Defined

Mom, he may not wish Diwali to anyone, he may not bring sweets for us on merry occasions, he may not join us in the happy moments, but he was the only one who came at the time of adversity and that is what matters.

You don't have to show anyone that you care about people by displaying your social skills. Your personality might be defined by the way you socialize but your character is defined by the way you behave.

Mom and Dad were shocked after hearing all the events that had occurred in their absence. They called Tanay's parents and asked them to deal with him about the matter at once. I was shocked, afraid and traumatized and the images of last night were dancing in front of my eyes all the time. I had trusted this guy, he was my friend, a really nice friend and I couldn't believe that he could do this to me. Next day, I

The one I had with him cannot be given a name, we were not friends but we I had utmost respect for him. What I had with him was a relationship which was undefined.

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In this competitive era of today, the value of relations has deteriorated significantly.

Growing competition and the need to satisfy it, is the primary need, which in turn creates problem in business, personal and interpersonal relationships.

Apart from personal ones which earlier had a different meaning, due to new thinking process and adaptability and a practical approach, it is changing its meaning in this new modern era.

Different people have different views in terms of relationships. Some consider their personal and professional life as two different aspects. But few keep them equally on priority and respond to them based on the demand of the situation.

This very attitude spoils the relationships along with its value and this is what we call Relation-Fish. One should try to be what he/she perfectly is. Being fake is a sign of immaturity and foolishness; so conclusions should not be drawn based on temporary sour feelings in order to avoid hatred in the future. One should have an optimistic approach towards life

and helps in exploring different moods, reactions, thoughts, likes and dislikes and it is considered the best energy channelizer in good or bad times. “Purpose is important than need”, it is your decision to love someone, but it is not necessary for the other one to share the same space in your life.

One must understand the space in each other's life. Relationships are the tests, which changes a person from inside and outside, teaches how to control emotions and give reactions accordingly. Festivals & happenings like Marriages and Anniversaries are incomplete with out music. It is considered as a strong point of celebration and an auspicious aspect in terms of gatherings and meets which ultimately strengthens the bonds, and also brings connectivity into relationships. Each and every relationship involves fights and

term Relation is a Relation-ship or a Relation-fish. Ego, mean feelings give rise to conflicts and misunder-standings and end in loss of value of relations. Today's WORLD, where everything seems UNCERTAIN, only one thing is DEFINITE- the connec-tion of souls with each other in which music has its own space. One should try to cherish those happy and sad moments that one have been through. Hatred, competitive-ness and ego clashes spoil the relationship adversely and hence give it a name relation-fish. Now a days, music therapy is a lot in demand. People are highly inclined towards these kinds of therapies as they are capable of diverting the attention of patients. It helps reducing the stress level in panic situations. Music is considered as nectar (amrit) to the souls whereas relationships are like plants, the more you water it with love, care, security, kindness, selflessness and

UNCERTAIN OR DEFINITE RELATION because -“Everything happens for a reason, don't cry because it's over, just smile because it happened.”

Relationship with reference to music has a wide meaning, life is like the lyrics of the song, which seamlessly flows into the mind and heart of the person and portrays ones feelings and behavior.

When your mood is happy and you are filled with joy, music is said to be a happy partner while on a gloomy day, it is considered as a soothing partner to one. It has its roots in every part and every aspect of one's life. “To reach great height a person needs to have a great depth” and to search for this depth music helps the person a lot. It calms down your inner thoughts and brings stability to mind and heart. More over it soothes the person's mental level,

misunderstandings and the one which survives through all the difficulties & politics is considered to be strongest. “Life is an echo, what you send out comes back, what you give you get, what you sow you reap & most importantly what you see in others Exists in you, No matter what, life always get back to you!!” This ideology shows how important relations are, it is directly connected with music because music is a reflect-ion of one's personality, every individual has his/her own sense of music and this is what different-iates each other's thinking process.

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pure feelings, the more it becomes strong, understandable, dedicated, inspiring and full of love and care.

In the same way music is the connection of one's soul with God, these interpersonal relationships are directly connected with it hence Keep on singing!! Keep listening!! & keep playing till the last breath!!

While including all the pros & cons of life, be it personal or profess-ional relationships to develop and overall individual within you for a good and a better future!! .

“Relationships are better when you are happy but it is at its best when other people are happy because of you!! “ This decides whether the

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Hyundai Grand i10 launch (September 3)

By Aditya Shivankar

Revealed for the first time to a small and select media gathering in Hyderabad, the first impression of the Hyundai Grand i10 is that of a mature hatchback with noticeably restrained styling (by Hyundai standards). Of course, you can't miss the Hyundai styling cues like the hexagonal grille and the slot-like one above it, as well as the well-formed headlights. How ever, the Grand i10 is less 'fluidic' than the i20 and even the cheaper Eon with fewer cuts and creases. In fact, the Grand i10's character lines are more subtle and less pronounced to give this new hatchback a slightly understated look to suit the conservative tastes of budget car buyers who find the aggressive styling of the Eon a bit too over the top.

Also, the window line of the Grand i10 isn't as sharply raked as the European i10 and the doors are longer too, which makes getting in and out easy for large Indian families. From the rear, the Grand i10 has more than a passing resemblance to the i20 without the pronounced creases. The highlight really is the wraparound tail-lamps, which extend deep into the shoulder line to give a nice stylistic touch.

Grand i10 What Hyundai has got spot on are the overall proportions of the Grand i10. The gently sloping roof, the extra 100mm in the wheelbase and the 14-inch diamond cut alloys all add up to give the Hyundai Grand i10 a nice stance.

The talking point of the Hyundai Grand i10 is under the hood.

Powering this new hatchback is an all-new, 1.1-litre, three-cylinder U2 VGT diesel motor which develops an estimated 70bhp (the power and torque figures have not been dis closed yet). This new three-cylinder U2 engine is essentially the 1.4 four-cylinder unit with a cylinder

chopped off. Counter balancing shafts have been used to iron out the inherent imbalance of a three cylinder configuration. The Grand i10 will also come with the familiar 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine with a four-speed automatic as an option, but it's only the diesel that we were given to test drive.

We had high expectations of this new compact engine especially since Hyundai has made great strides in diesel technology. How ever, when you first fire the engine, its not very impressive. At idle, you can't miss that sharp diesel clatter which quickly goes away when the revs rise. At low revs, the engine is never intrusive and it's only when you near the redline that you can really tell it's a diesel.

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This is not the next-gen Free lander.

That car is still prowling the back roads under cover of camouflage. But it's going to be a long time before it comes to a dealership near you. For now, what we have here is a face-lifted version of the Free lander 2 that we drove in Canada last December. It's the cheapest LR you can get and it's assembled in India, at the JLR facility in Pune. Like its earlier generation, the Free lander 2 is available with only one diesel engine with two sets of tune – 148bhp and 188bhp. We have the TD4 SE here, which puts out a modest 148 bhp and 420Nm out of a 2.2-litre diesel block. Now, for an SUV this big, 148bhp might not sound like much, but that won't bother you as long as you don't get too enthusiastic. Still, if you do, you might miss the extra punch that you get in the 188bhp version.

If you rev the motor past its comfort zone – over 3,500rpm – it tends to get

audible inside the cabin. Despite that, the vibrations are pretty much under control. A six-speed autom-atic gearbox transfers the power to all four wheels. It feels a bit oldschool compared to the seven- and eight-speed ones found in its German rivals. But the Free lander does have one thing that the Germans don't a Terrain Response System to deal with matters when the tarmac ends. With that oldschool gearbox, the fuel efficiency figures are not brag-worthy, but they're not bad either. On the high way, the Freelander will go 13.1 kilometres for every litre of diesel and 9.9 in the city. The 0-100kph drill is done in 10.69 seconds on its way to a top whack of 180kph.Most things on the Freelander are designed to make sure nothing stops the car once it ventures off the road. The steering, for instance,

Land Rover Free lander 2 TD4 SE

which is light & has very few rotations lock to lock. But on the road, it doesn't weigh up as much as you'd like.

It's communicative and you can feel that around the bends.

The ride is on the stiffer side by SUV standards but there is evident body roll.

The suspension shouts on sharp bumps and potholes, making a bad-road ride a noisy affair. For its size, the Free lander handles quite well at sane speeds, and will go in the direction you point it in without much fuss. The updated Free lander has a new face with new head lamps, daytime running lights and redesigned front and rear bumpers.

Inside, there are changes that make the cabin look simpler yet more contemporary. The dial that lets you choose the off-road setting in the Terrain Response System has been ditched in favor of a strip that has two buttons on either side that let you choose the terrain. The dash gets two dials for speed and revs, and a digital display for the fuel gauge, temperature and gear position. And two dials on the centre console to take you through the multimedia system.

With the update, the Freelander again looks modern and a pleasant change after the dated looks of its predecessor.

It's also easier on the pocket after JLR decided to assemble it in India, thus avoiding the extra tax burden. The cheapest baby LR will set you back Rs 46.99 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) for the TD4 SE variant. With that pricing, new features & solid off-roading capability, the Freelander gives you a good reason to take your eyes off the Germans.

The verdict

The numbers 4cyl, 2179cc, 148bhp, 420Nm, diesel, AWD, 6A, 0-100kph – 10.69sec,

One LR that doesn't need very deep pockets to own.

It's backed by great off-roading skills too.

30-50kph – 1.93sec, 50-70kph – 2.40sec, 80-0kph – 26.78m, 2.40s, 11.5kpl, 180kph, Rs 46.99 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

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Mercedes-Benz has started rolling out its irst locally manufactured GL-class SUV from its Chakan plant in Pune today.

India is the first country to locally produce the GL-class after Mercedes's mother plant in Tuscaloosa, USA. The local manufacturing results in the GL class getting a more affordable price tag of Rs 72.58 lakh as opposed to the launch price of Rs 77.5 lakh .

It comes with a 2987cc V6 diesel engine that puts out 258bhp at 3600rpm & 63.2 kgm at 1600rpm, which is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. This translates to a 0-100kph time of 8.9 seconds.

With compact cars being one of the most dynamic segments in the country, the luxury carmaker plans to pay more attention to the rising demand in this vehicle category.

Eberhard H Kern, MD and CEO, MBIL, said: “We have had a very successful year so far and are expecting to witness double-digit growth in 2013. We plan to focus on new products and on expanding our dealership network across the country. We have asked our headquarters to allocate us more A- and B-class cars as we are witnessing substantial demand for these models.

Further, it won't be wrong to expect that we may plan to roll out the CLA and GLA compact cars in India in the near future.�

Company sources also revealed that the manu-facturer has earmarked an investment of Rs 250 crore to boost its production capacities. The car maker currently has a network of 58 dealerships across 32 cities and it plans to add another 10 to the number by the end of the year.

Mercedes GL 350 CDI Review

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CARE FOR YOUR FEET THIS MONSOON! Monsoon is typically characterized by wet, humid and sticky climate which is also the breeding ground for bacteria and other feet diseases. Since the roads are full of dirty water and mud, your foot wear also cannot provide much protection. To make things worse, you tend to wear those dirty shoes throughout the day, only to return with smelly and unclean feet at home in the evening. However, with rains arrive a variety of skin and foot problems. Read foot care tips for monsoon to keep your feet hygienic this season. ·Proper footwear selection – Protecting your feet with footwear is as essential as protecting your body with raincoats and umbrellas. During monsoon, avoid wearing closed shoes or sandals since they tend to accumulate water. ·Clean your feet instantly – A simple yet vital activity to do, washing your feet after an outing is essential during monsoon. The season brings in fungus, bacteria, and germs, thus, it is critical to clean your feet immediately after returning from office or school.

Apply moisturizer – Before going to sleep during monsoon, apply moisturizer containing 7% to 10% of urea & paraffin on your feet. This will help you in getting rid of the dead skin (keratolytic effect) while keeping the feet clean, smooth, & allergy-free. Avoid putting moisturizer

between the toes as spaces have moist skin and putting moisturizer will increase dampness and may invite fungal infection." ·Trim your nails – This is one basic personal hygiene tips everyone should follow as it will prevent mutation of germs. Long nails pull & store ample of dirt and bacteria.

Always trim your nails in straight line and file the corners. Avoid cutting too deep & leaving corners with sharp margins may lead ingrown toes nails. Cutting your nails short can keep away germs & fungus from the feet. Trim your nails in different shapes to give it a trendy look. ·Pedicure – Take some time out of your busy schedule and visit the nearest parlor for a pedicure, specifically during rains. If your budget does not permit you to visit the saloon, try foot care remedies at home. Dip your feet in lukewarm water for 15 minutes and dry it with a soft cotton towel. Do not forget to add 2-3 drops of antiseptic liquid in the water.

Make sure the instruments and the place is neat and clean. Avoid pedicure from unhygienic places, it may be source of fungal and bacterial infection."

·Wear dry footwear – If your foot wear is soaked in the rainwater, it is necessary for you to dry it for the next day. Damp shoes offer a breeding ground to bacteria and germs, which ultimately lead to infection.. As the season gives rise to fungus, bacteria, and germs, it becomes a necessity to clean your feet immediately after returning from office or school. Following the clean-up, pat them dry. Wear shoes rather than sandals while going out as shoes give the full protection compared to the sandals which make the feet wet, resulting in fungal and bacterial infections."

Here are a couple of ways you can keep your feet clean and hygienic.

Home remedy for foot care: He gives you a home remedy for pedicure, "If your budget does not permit, do it the easy way at home.

Dip your feet in lukewarm water for 15 minutes and dry it with a soft cotton towel. Do not forget to add 2-3 drops of antiseptic liquid in the water.

Diabetic patients should avoid putting feet in warm water, at times because of loss of sensation they may land in burn injuries."

Foot Scrubbing: Wash out all dead cells to prevent any fungal infection, "When you go for bathing, soak your feet in water about 5 to 10 minutes. Add any soap liquids, shampoo to the water. After 10 minutes, wash your feet with the scrubber made for feet to chuck out the dead or damaged skin."

Note: Any sign of fungal or bacterial infection as redness, swelling, itching, and warm skin associated with pain without injury must not be neglected and a visit to physician is advisable for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Soak your feet in warm water mixed with sea salt. Gently scrub off dead skin with a pumice stone.

Dry well with a towel. Do not apply moisturizing cream between your toes, as it can lead to fungal infections. Apply antifungal powder at least once in the morning every day, and use an anti-fungal cream at night.

For a quick home pedicure, add tea tree oil, lavender oil & peppermint oil in water and soak your feet. Tea tree helps keep allergies at bay, while the cooling effect of pepper mint rejuvenates your skin.

Take 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of sugar, and mix well. While the sugar will help scrub away dead skin cells gently, the oil will moisturize your skin and take care of cracked, dry heels.

Take special care of your feet to avoid itching, swelling & bleeding of your feet. Fungal infections can lead to Athlete's foot, which is a dangerous infection, especially for

diabetic patients.

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Monsoon is the special season with the special conditions when humidity is too high. The humidity in the air causes the hair scalp wet, increasing the chance of dandruff. This affects hair and thereby beauty of the person. # Monsoon hair care tips: ·Keep your scalp dry as much as possible. Do not wet your hair in the rainy water. Use the umbrellas or caps in the rains. ·Do not be afraid of little hair fall. This is common condition in the monsoon season. ·Avoid the hair procedures like hair straightening and hair curling. This type of procedures will make the hair draft weak. ·If you face serious problems please consult your dermatologist or trichologist.

Do's: ·Take hair baths 2-3 times in a week. It makes the hair scalp clean and conditions it. It further avoids fungal infections in the scalp area. ·Apply oil before going to hair bath. ·Take vitamin E rich food. Use the right comb to untangle your hair - wide toothed combs with less static. ·To avoid breakage, comb your hair at the bottom and then start combing from the roots. · Make sure your hair is fully wet before you apply shampoo and use warm water for this. · Like your skin, your hair also needs hydration. Drink plenty of water. · Eat a balanced protein rich diet, along with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Condition your hair and leave it on for few minutes for deep conditioning.

Don'ts: ·Do not leave your hair wet and do not tie them when wet. ·Don't use the dryers in monsoon.

For frizzy hair: Some of us might face frizziness during monsoons, use cream based shampoos and conditioners.

Frizzled hair is an outcome of raised cuticle. Use a mild shampoo and a light conditioner to lock moisture. Use hair masks for Dry and frizzy hair to get that extra moisture to last good 1-2 months.

For dull hair: You can oil your hair once in 15 days in monsoons. Leave it on for 1 hour and then shampoo and

condition. Treat your hair with hair spas once a month, enriched with protein that will lock moisture levels and close the cuticles.

For flat hair: Use volume boost shampoos and conditioners to give your hair that extra volume look.

This is a common problem during monsoons for oily or thin hair.

For oily hair/scalp: Use a light s h a m p o o a n d c o n d i t i o n e r, preferably gel based products that do not leave your hair feeling oily or sticky. Wash your hair regularly to get rid of excess oil and dirt.

Oily hair tend to become limp during monsoons and require shampoo that will give volume to hair.

To treat hair-fall: Hair fall increases during monsoons but this is a temporary phase. Use specific shampoos and conditioners for anti - hair fall/breakage. Also, include hair masks and spas, specially designed for hair fall. This will strengthen your hair from the rootsto length.

To treat dandruff: Humidity leads to itchy flaky scalp in monsoons.

One may have a healthy scalp throughout the year, but during monsoons scalp is stuck by dandruff menace. Use an effective antidandruff shampoo. Cut down on styling and styling products, that further aggravate the problem by attracting dirt and grime.

It's amazing how many products found on the kitchen shelf rather than your bathroom shelf, can act as beneficial home remedies that help maintaining your lustrous locks. Here are some great ideas: 1. For those with very dry, frizzy monsoon hair, apply a paste of three bananas and honey and leave it for 50 minutes. It takes away the dryness and makes the hair softer.

2. Two tablespoons of dahi (curds) mixed with one egg can be applied as conditioner after shampooing.

Keep the mixture on your head for 15-30 minutes and wash off. This leaves the hair soft and bouncy with a visible shine.

3. To achieve an oil-free scalp, apply lemon juice for 15 minutes and then rinse it, this is a very effective remedy with an easily available ingredient.

4. Honey and Light oil mask: Mix two parts of a light oil like almond oil with one part honey in a cup.

Warm slightly and then apply the mix evenly through your hair. Try and avoid the scalp as it tends to get oily in the rains. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash off with shampoo. This works to condition and repair your hair.

5. A wonder herb that takes care of many hair issues is methi (fenugreek) seeds. Soak methi seeds overnight in water. Strain the water next morning and use it to rinse the hair to tackle all kinds of hair trouble including hair fall, weak hair, lack lustre hair, dandruff, etc

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MAKE OVER

Beauty benefits of rose water – skin care, hair care, eye Rose is widely associated with the beauty. In many beauty products rose oil and rose water are used. Rose water is the byproduct of the rose oil.

A bottle of rose-water can be found in almost every true Indian home. Below are the beauty benefits of rose water.

Eye Care ·Dip the cotton ball in the rose water & apply this cotton ball over the eyes for cooling and relaxation. ·Rose water can be used as eye drops also. If your eyes are red, inflammatory then 2-3 drops of rose water is enough for the eye. Close the eyes for 10min. and feel the comfort. ·Rose water can be used as dark circle remover under eyes. Dip the cotton ball in rose water. Clean the dark circles with that cotton ball. It clears the dead cells & opens the blocked pores under the eyes. ·Get rid of tried and droopy eyes with rose water. Mix the sandal wood and rose water apply on the eye lids and wash it of thoroughly after 10 minutes.

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Skin care

·Dip the cotton ball in rose water and clean your face with it. It is the natural toner. It clears the dust and dirt on your face. Regular dabbing twice a day will improve results. ·Add the rose water into your bucket and take bath. It glows your skin and the aroma of rose water refreshes the body. ·All the acnes , pimples and other skin related problems are treated by rose water. Wash the prone area with the rose water.

Hair care

·Rose water has good aroma. Add few drops of rosewater to your shampoo.

It will give the best aroma to your hair.

It also acts as conditioner for the hair. ·Rose water helps in hair re growth.

Take the rose water in the palm and apply on the hair scalp with finger tips . ·Mithi seeds powder mixed in rose water treats dandruff. Apply this paste on the scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes then go for hair wash. ·We can use the rose water as the hair oil in place of normal oils.

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After bearing that extreme heat of the sun, those sunburns, tans, sweaty (and stinky) summer days, monsoon comes as a sign of relief. But what about the tons of infections, it gets along with it, given to its damp and humid weather?

Pollution, dirt, grime and the harmful UV rays of the sun are the main reasons why your skin is prone to damage during the rainy season.

Besides this, the risk of fungal infection increases due to accumulation of sweat and dirt on the skin. Moreover, many mistake Monsoon as a season to skip sun screen. However, this is wrong because the UVA & UVB rays which can cause tanning and skin damage, can easily penetrate through the clouds.

Always pick a sun screen that provides protection from both UVA & UVB sun rays with SPF 30 or more.

It's been proven over the years that little changes in the way you take care of your skin could have a positive effect on you during monsoons. Read further to know better of various skin types:

Oily skin type: Monsoon brings a host of skin problems for oily skin. It makes the sebaceous glands, responsible for oil secretion, hyperactive. The oil secretes and sweat is deposited on the skin and traps dirt and bacteria, giving rise to blackheads, whiteheads, breakouts & sometimes painful pimples. Follow these easy tips to keep your skin in good condition: ·Wash your face almost 3-4 times a day to get rid of the excess oil from your face. Do not over do it as too much of washing leads to ·Use facial scrubs regularly as it will help in unclogging your pores & also exfoliate your skin by removing the dead cell layers. Try and use natural scrubs instead of chemical based ones. ·Stay away from using heavy clean sing products. Use hot water to wash your face instead of cold or lukewarm water. This will help in dissolving the oil on the skin in a better way thereby leaving it supple and soft.

Dry Skin type: Undoubtedly dryness is a result of lack of vitamins that helps in repairing dry and damaged skin. It also means that the skin isn't properly hydrated as a result of which it looks and feel dry. And to the top it all the condition becomes worse during the monsoon. Now how do you combat such a condition? Well its very easy, just follow these simple tips:

Recommended facial Aloe vera facial

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Take care - An oil-controlling deep cleanser that cleans the pores and controls the oil secretion is good for oily skin. Use an alcohol- free toner to retain pH balance of the skin. For sun protection, pick a gel-based sun screen with SPF 30 that adds moisture but isn't too creamy for the skin.

Try this - Take 2 tablespoons Papaya pulp, 1 tablespoons curd, an ounce of aloe vera gel & mix it.

Now add a few drops of lavender oil to this mixture. Papaya works as a great de-tanner; curd clears blemishes; aloe vera soothes the skin; and lavender boosts rejuvenation.

Tip - If you spot an unwanted zit, apply toothpaste on it and let it dry overnight. It kills the bacteria, dries out the puss and takes away the inflation.

·Drink as much water as you can. Do not stop drinking water even if it leads to frequent urination. Water consumption hydrates your body and flushes out all the unwanted toxins. ·Use cleansers that are clean based. ·Moisturize your skin frequently. This will help in keeping the outer layer of your skin properly hydrated, thereby leaving it with a soft, supple and moist look. ·You may also use rose water and glycerin to keep your skin healthy ·Keep away from alcohol based toners.

Take care - Keep your face clean with soap free face cleanser as it doesn't dry out the skin and keeps if supple. What better way than to tone your skin with natural ingredients. Make your own skin toner by adding a few drops of honey to 2 table spoons of milk. It not only tones but hydrates the skin as well. Pick a light weight sun screen with SPF 30 for dry skin that protects and hydrates the skin.

Try this - The crunchy seeds of Pomegranate are loaded with anti-aging compounds, like antioxidants and vitamin C, and provide great nourishment for dry skin. In a food processor, combine 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds and 1 cup uncooked

oatmeal. Pour it in a bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons buttermilk. Apply to face for a few minutes, then rinse. It helps remove dead skin cells for smooth, soft skin.

Recommended facial - Chocolate facial Tip - You cannot see the sun due to the clouds but it doesn't mean you don't need sun protection.

Never leave home without applying sun block.

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Combination skin type This type of skin is characterized with the T-zone as oily and the cheeks are usually normal or dry in condition.

During the rainy season, due to excessive humidity the T-zone becomes oilier, shinier and attracts dirt. This can sometime lead to unwanted breakouts.

As it is a combination of oily and dry skin, such skin types should be taken extra care of. The dry part of it should be cleansed and moisturized regularly & the oily part of it should be cleaned, scrubbed and toned to match the dry skin type.

Be it any skin type there are few tips that needs to be followed religiously to keep it in a healthy condition, these include: ·As mentioned earlier, drinks loads of water. This is one of the best and the cheapest way to attain good, healthy and flawless skin, irrespective of the season. Try to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday & you would definitely notice a drastic change within 2-3 months. ·Wash your face a 2-3 times daily with a anti-bacterial face wash. ·Just dab dry the face and don't rub it with a towel. This will make the skin look rough and dry. ·Moisturize the skin regularly. ·Scrub your face twice a week. ·Use face packs depending on your skin condition. As far as possible use natural home remedies than chemical based products.

Take care - Anti-bacterial cleanser is Although there are no major perfect for this skin type. For toning, problems that a normal skin faces, use cool water with two drops of lemon you still need to be cautious of juice. Lemon is not only refreshing but greasiness, dust and dirt. also acts as deep cleanser, giving you Take care - Clean your face at a squeaky clean feel after every wash. least twice a day with non-soapy Before stepping out, apply a hydrating anti-bacterial face wash. It clean sunscreen with SPF 30 as the skin loses ses and moisturizes the skin. Use moisture due to sweating. Monsoon a light weight sunscreen with SPF also aggravates the problem of dand- 30 to shield your skin against ruff, which can further lead to hair fall, harmful sun rays. breakouts or acne outburst. So it's Try this - To rejuvenate your tired equally important to keep your mane skin after a stressful day, make a squeaky clean and protected as well. paste of one custard apple and Try this- A strawberry face mask is a blend it well. Now add 1 table straight answer to all your skin woes. spoons sugar and ½ cup milk With a blender, blend 1/2 cup frozen and a few drops of chamomile to or fresh strawberries and mix it with 1 the mixture and apply. It hydrates cup yogurt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons as well as deeply nourishes the honey. Regularly apply it on face for a skin, giving it back its lost sheen soft, supple and smooth skin. and radiance.

Recommended facial - Fruit facial Recommended facial with milk AHA facial (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) Tip - Always keep a blotting paper handy to wipe the oil off the T-zone. You can also rub ice on it to minimize the pores and decrease the secretion of sedum.

Normal skin:

Tip - Since the chances of infection increases during the rainy seasons, it's advisable to add vitamin C to your diet, which helps boost immunity.

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Tips for Maintaining Health of your Hair Before proceeding with various hair styles, and before we do any twisting and curling on our hair, it is very important that we take care of their health, ensure that their quality remains good and the roots get strengthened day by day. To make them look beautiful, maintaining their health is very important. Proper care must be taken before we start playing with their appearance. Following are the tips that we need to keep in mind to make them grow stronger every day– 1. Many of us, to keep ourselves in fashion, avoid oiling our hair as much as possible. Oil less hair, however, bounce more and make us look more trendy, but it does affect the wellbeing of our hair. Putting oil to hair makes them sticky and our looks get badly distorted making the size of our face appear even bigger. We have found a workaround to this problem.

We do not oil our hair everyday, and dampen them in cans of oil a night before shampooing. Well! That's a wrong approach. It is similar to, not feeding your stomach even with a morsel of food for days, and then over loading it with too much food, more than what is needed. We should remember that we are not working on our health this way. In both the cases starving and then overloading, our appetite is getting disturbed, weak-ening our digestive system & reducing the efficiency of our nerves, brain and other body parts. We need limited supply of food and at regular intervals to keep our vitality intact. Similarly, hair needs regular oiling in limited amount, and not superfluous oiling a day before shampoo. Dampening your hair from root to tip is also not needed; we simply need to oil our scalp every day. And since you apply it to scalp, the hair will not go sticky and bounce the same as before.

Tip – Apply oil to your scalp on regular basis (daily) with the tip of your fingers by gently massaging it. 4-5 drops (for adults) and 2-3 drops(for kids) of oil every day is enough to keep the roots strong and vision of your eyes intact.

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2. Do not stick to only one type of oil. Just as we need different type of food, hair needs all types of oils.

Try out all sorts of oil like – Coconut oil, Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Olive oil, castor oil etc. Keep small amount of all the oils available in market, in your dressing room and keep changing their schedule on weekly or bi-weekly basis.

3.Before applying oil to your scalp, make it a little warmer. Luke warm oil when applied to scalp, strength-ens your roots and elongates your hair. Ensure that the oil is not hot, but warm.

4.Steaming the scalp before oiling twice a month is a good practice.

Soak a towel in hot water, squeeze out all the extra water and wrap it around your head; leave it such for 15 minutes, take it out and then oil your hair. This way we are opening the pores of our scalp, through evaporation & then letting the oil sweep deep into the roots to work on their strength. HAIR SPA done in saloons is also a good option, if you are reluctant to take so much of pain.

5.Massage your hair before going to bed, with dry finger tips to make the roots warmer.

6. Camphor mixed oils help length-ening the hair on a faster pace.

Mix two cubes of camphor in half litre bottle of oil that you are using for regular massage.

7. Restrict the brand of shampoo and not oils. Do not change your shampoo too often, & consult your hair expert before changing.

8. Due to pollution & deep sweating, the pores get blocked. Hair needs steaming and regular washing.

Ensure to shampoo them, on every fourth day; that is washing them biweekly. Also reduce the usage of hair dryer as much as possible.

9.Regular hair cut/trimming is an important factor to make your hair grow on faster pace. Hair cut should be done in every 60-75 days. If length of hair is your biggest concern, at least get them trimmed from the tips.

10. Always complement shampooing with conditioning; either use natural conditioner or any cosmetic condit-ioner. Yogurt will be an excellent natural conditioner. Apply yogurt for 10-20 minutes and shampoo your hair after that. If you have dry hair, dampen them in oil from root to tip before putting yogurt, otherwise your hair go even drier. Proper conditioning will also help you in de-tangling your hair faster.

11. Hair rinsed with warm water mixed in vinegar after shampoo, will be more bouncy. It is a good practice before you go out partying, as your hair will bounce more when you walk & dance.

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Tips for Maintaining Health of your Hair

12. In order to work on the volume of your hair and reduce the amount of hair fall, follow this process – Boil some amount of Acacia, Goose berry fruits, and Soap berries(Soapnuts) in a cup of water for 15 minutes. Take the pulp out and soak your hair (from root to tip) and scalp in this water.

Leave them such for 30 minutes and wash them off. Repeat this exercise every week and you will see volume boost in 2-3 months.

14. If you hair have split ends, get them trimmed as soon as possible, as it stops the growth and makes them rough.

15. Do not apply too much of oil to scalp, and ensure your oil soaked fingertips/hair tips do not happen to touch your face as this will cause you acne problem.

16. Never iron your hair to straighten them if you have way too curly hair.

Go to saloon and get a proper hair straightening process followed.

13.Always cover your hair with a kerchief, when you are traveling, preventing them from getting exposed to dust and sun, as it breaks the keratin content across the length of hair.

Dust will also make your hair entangle and so de-tangling will cost you more time.

17. Dandruff can be eliminated completely by direct application of yogurt or lemon to scalp for 15-20 minutes followed by shampoo. 3-4 such washes is enough to get rid of dandruff. These tips will ensure good health of hair and in the upcoming articles we will play with different hair styles to look trendier.

Stay Beautiful !

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Dress Fellas! It's Your Date

By: Reshma Mohan

Fashion! Fashion can sometimes play cruel games. It has the power to land you into much of a hassle if you don't respect it enough and underestimate its power. But at the same time, it can miraculously aid you in many difficult situations just by a single turn of its wand !!!

We all must be familiar with the wellknown quote, "First impression is the last impression". This quote, to a high extent, proves to be right. Even, we start judging any individual mostly based on his/her appearance. Even chances are there (Well, it is mostly seen in my case) that you dress according to your mood. Wonder, you going on a date; the date, which you planned for like centuries. You spend hours and hours on your attire, makeup, hair and when you finally turn up for the date you are received by your partner's stare. What if the stares are of disgust and shock instead of admi-ration? And the date end up with your partner leaving you. Ouch! Yes, that hurts, badly.

So, in this issue of The Indore Pride, we are coming for your rescue when you will get entangled in the cobwebs of the fashion blunders while getting ready for your date.

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Party2. Picnic in the park: Okay! According to me these are the cutest and the most romantic dates other than the classic candle light dinners. For this type of dates, go for a feminine look. Sun dress or cotton skirts top the options. But make sure the skirts and sun dress are long enough to cover you up when you sit down. Pair you skirt with tank tops and shrugs or well fitted blouses. Make sure they are not low cut or too revealing. But if your little outing is clashing with autumn, then go for slacks/leggings and long tops. Make yourself up to minimum. Lighter shades of lipsticks are allowed. Accessories should also be kept in check .Keep your hair natural enunciating with colored, thin plastic hair bands or go for buns. Flats are always a better option, as they are comfort-able as well as easier to remove if you want to get barefoot. So, my dear ladies, you are ready to turn his eye ball towards you.

Party1. Casual Dinner and a Movie: Since, it is a "casual" dinner and movie, go for everything casual. A simple ensemble of jeans or shorts and top will work. Go for jeans that flatters your body type. It should neither be too tight nor too loose fitted. Jeans are always the best unless it isn't free of holes, beads or designs. & don't even dream of wearing a capri unless you are going for some kid's birthday party. Ankle length trousers proves you trim & chic.

Avoid T-shirts, please! A dark and solid colored spaghetti, blouse or shirt can not only give you a casual, but voguish look. Avoid including sequins, text top and gaudy accessories .You do not want to look like you are trying too hard, which gives wrong indications.

Include plain sling bags and keep your accessories to minimum. Let your hair down or go for messy fish bone tail or bun. Avoid high heels but if you are too keen to wear them, then go for wedges. Otherwise plain flats or ballerina shoes are a thumbs-up. And Voila! You are ready for your date.

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3. Outdoor physical activities like biking and hiking : Huh! These kind of dates are those in which you don't have to be conscious about how you look .Rather, you should be concerned about your comfort. Ladies, don't be scared to sweat. It's inevitable. One of my friend went with her date to Tincha Fall, wearing a skirt and sandle with heavy make-up.

The result was, she made a mess of herself.

The khol smudged, foundation chalking out and to add to her miseries her sandle betrayed her by splitting into two pieces.

Needless to say, the date ended in disaster. I know how horrifying it could be.

So, ladies in order to avoid such havoc go for attires like shorts or yoga pants (which come in great colors), or even stretchable jeans (if you are comfortable in it). Go for sports shoes, sneakers or floaters. Don't even thinking about wearing flats or bellies (as you might hurt them....who? .. of course, the shoes!). Make-up should be next to nothing. Waterproof kohl and lip balms are allowed. Either tie your hair in a pony-tail or braid them. And for top, go for sweat shirts or sporty and polo t-shirts.

And please, for heaven's sake avoid skirts, spaghetti etc.

4.Formal dinner : Ahh! My favorite one.

The two rules a lady should never forget when she has to go on such a date are : First, a straight away no to jeans. Secondly, a big no to sneakers, floaters or anything like that. Ladies, this is your night and you must look splendidly gorgeous. Go for one pieces like cocktail dresses, obviously with no ruffles at all. Hair updos will dramatically add spark to your look. Go for dark and solid colors like black ( my first option), navy and ink blue, blood red etc. And please, choose you dress that flatters your body instead of contemplating it. Smokey eye paired with red lipstick (which you choose according to your complexion) will make your date fall head over heels for you. Coming to foot wears (my favorite department) go for high heels as high as possible. I know they are painful, but trust me ladies, it's worth the pain. Remember, they are a lady's best friend.

And, not to forget pair it with a clutch that matches the dress. And you are ready to let your partner drool over you.

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5.Lounge, Bar and Dance Club: They are the most fun dates. The gamut of your attire can range from sequins to lace, from jeans to dresses, from intense red to subtle pink, whacky updo to loose braids, from ballerina bellies to bossy gladiators (the list goes on and on).Wear whatever you want but it should be in sync. You can't afford to end in incongruable mixture. If you are opting for jeans, obviously a black one, then go for sequins or tank tops with a whole chunk of copper bangles and stilettoes Messy hair with smokey eyes will complement them.

And if you are ging for cute little frocks, go for pumps or ballerina shoes, make-up subtle and hair straightened or a simple romantic hair updo (try pinterest). Accessaries the ensemble with delicate and fine neck piece. If you are opting slinky, sexy one piece go for the gladiators or pumps to give the bossy chick look. Make-up should be intense, enunciating your eyes and lips. Accessories to minimum, because you want everyone to swoon over your eyes and lips, so better do not let your accessories to draw any attention.

Men 1. Casual dinner and Movie: Men, as it is a casual date, go for a relaxed & an understated look. Relaxed does not imply sloppy and shabby. Your date is sizing you up and you don't want to end up in a negative scale. Little bit of efforts will not ruin anything. Jeans, or ankle length trousers paired with a polo t-shirt will be the best. Little bit of holes in the jeans are acceptable, but don't go overboard by wearing tattered and utterly slovenly clothes.

Stay away from clothes that will make you look as if you have come to date just out of bed, with that ruffled hair and bathroom slippers. Please, make sure they are well-ironed.

Many of you prefer shirts but imagine the horrible gaffe of going to a date without the ironed shirt, Trust me, she would have ended the date that very moment in her mind. So, in a nutshell, jeans, polo, t-shirts and a sleek belt with subtle buckle should be the ensemble. It should be paired with loafers (avoid floaters and running shoes) and for hair, you can have the messy look. No gel, please.

MENS FASHION

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2. Picnic in the park: Again, a relaxed one. Go for cotton shirts, no need of tucking in but fold the sleeves up to your elbows. And nothing could match the standard of Khaki trousers. They give you a classy yet relaxed look. If you prefer jeans, then go for darker shades. Avoid the holes in them. Hair, they can be messy or neatly combed but again wet look and gels are a total no no. Gentlemen, no matter how casual the date is, always pay close attention to your shoes. She will always notice what you are wearing. Just because, the date is casual, it does not give you the ticket to wear anything. In this case, go for loafers, sneakers or slippers. Make sure they are clean, functional and of course, stylish. During a picnic to garden, you might have to remove the shoes and get barefoot. So, just make sure your feet are clean, your nails trimmed. You don't want to fill your date with the feeling of disgust. And yes, go for a mild yet masculine cologne.

3. Outdoor physical activities like biking & hiking: Ahh! This one must be the easiest of all the dates for men to dress. You don't have to worry about anything. It wouldn't be a problem if your hair gets all messed up, you drenched in sweat, your shoes all covered in dirt.

See, you will end up like this, but that does not mean that you have to start like that. Remember, your date is scaling you, so you have to take care of your appearance. Starting with lower, you can wear knee length shorts. The khakis are highly in. Pairing it with simple or polo t-shirts (Polo are more preferred). Hair, again a mess is the best option. Coming to shoes, you don't have much option. You can wear either a running shoes or flotters, as they are the most comfortable ones. Avoid cologne.It will eventually get mix with your sweat, making matters get worse. Get yourself, an extremely stylish pitto to carry with you.

4.Formal Dinner:

WAKE UP GUYS ITS TIME TO GET FASHIONABLE

Imagine, your date waiting for you in one of the finest restaurants, looking ravishingly beautiful and stunning. And then you turn up, wearing a t-shirt, holed Jeans & some slippers.

Would you expect another date? Absolutely, no! I mean, who would date such slipshod and careless guy? I know, your outer appearance is not everything. There are things above your looks but even then, you are attracted to some one more presentable. For dates like this, you must be utterly conscious. Your hair, attire, shoes and cologne, all should be up to the mark. Since, the date is formal then obviously your attire should also be formal. Wear shirts of dark colors, tucked in, with blazer . Avoid Jeans. Trousers are a big yes. And yes, choose those of dark colors too. Don't even dare to wear running shoes, slippers or anything like that. The only option you have is formal shoes.

For hair, the-sexy-C.E.O-look is utterly perfect.

And again, your cologne must be a mild but sultry and masculine one. Don't forget your watch, please. Adding accessories like that can really enunciate your look. And, gentle man, you are ready to steal your date's heart

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5. Lounge, Bar & Dance Club: This one must be your favorite. This is fun of all the dates. You are free to do whatever you want and whatever not to. But the case with men is different. Men, don't have much of options as women have. If you are preferring jeans then, go for darker shades.

Khaki trousers or funky colored trousers will also do the trick. For shoes, again, wear what your heart is saying but no slippers or floaters. You can wear whatever style or color you want but it should be in accordance with your whole attire. For hair, you have a whole range of options, you can go for from spikes to emo. You can experiment with whole your look. You can have from whacky and wild look to a proper gentleman one. If pulled properly, just your look can assure you another date. And,yeah, the cologne.....have a strong one this time.

Conclusion It doesn't matter whether you are a man or woman, you are supposed to dress according to the situation. Remember fellas, dressing sloppily is a sin, the consequence of which will not be pleasant at all. Go there sharply dressed, well groomed, utterly stylish & then forget about your appearance and enjoy your date. The sole purpose of dressing properly is to give you the confidence and to help you focus on your date. So, ladies and gentlemen, after reading this article you are absolutely get ready for your date. ( Hugs and Kisses).

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IT PARK

By Saurabh Singh

HP

launches Android-based SlateBook 'PC'

The SlateBook x2, Hewlett-Packard's foray into the Android convertible market, is now available on the company's sales site. The tabletlaptop hybrid was slated to be available in August but has arrived early on HP's U.S. sales site. HP also launched the SlateBook in Japan on Monday 29 July Listed as the HP SlateBook 10-h010nr x2, it is branded as a "PC," even though it runs Android Jelly Bean -- not Windows 8. The specs are pretty impressive. A 10.1-inch 1,920x1, 200-pixel display (with a respectable 224 pixels per inch pixel density), a Tegra 4 quad-core processor (Nvidia's latest ARM processor), a 16GB SATA solid-state drive, and 2GB of system memory.

Other specs include Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, a magnetic docking mechanism to

switch from tablet to laptop mode, and a full-size keyboard

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Moto X: The first true anti-iPhone ??

The iPhone 5 may have found its polar opposite in Moto X. For better or worse, Moto X -- which was unveiled on 1Aug is everything the iPhone is not. Rather than a tightly controlled look and feel for the device, Motorola will let customers tweak the colors & materials.

Instead of the latest specifications, Moto X employs a solid but not cutting edge -- set of hardware features.

Instead of a proprietary operating system built for one device, it runs on an open platform available to hundreds of other phones. "This is the blueprint for where Motorola and Google are going to go from here," said Ramon Llamas, an analyst at IDC. While Moto X can be considered the anti-iPhone, it is not is an "iPhone killer." Despite the gratuitous use of that title over the last few years, the iPhone has not been felled by any device, and Motorola's latest won't be that lucky phone. But Moto X is an illustration of the contrasting philo-sophies between Apple and Google.

Where Apple is about a single experience and polished products, Google is more about throwing things against the wall to see where they stick.

With Moto X, Google and Motorola are giving consumers more control.

Whether consumers want that control remains to be seen. Regardless, interest in the device has been rabid ahead of its unveiling, which happened at an event in New York . Following months of teases and leaks, Motorola confirmed that consumers would be able to customize the back, edge, and wallpaper for their device. Motorola is even testing different materials such as wood and bamboo for the back cover.

"It's a great hook," Llamas said. "When people are looking at phones, it's hard -ware and aesthetics that get people first." The success or failure of Moto X will go a long way in determining just which philosophy is correct. While critics rail against the draconian measures Apple employs to ensure a slick iPhone experience, the franchise continues to be a blockbuster hit for the company. Conversely, will people want to sacrifice cutting-edge specs for a device adorned with their favorite colors? If nothing else, Moto X represents a wholly different take on the smartphone. The industry has focused on bigger screens, faster processors, and unique features. But for the most part, there is a universal

take-it-or-leave-it approach to the device. Just like with the iPhone, Samsung Electronics offers a single flagship Galaxy S4, while HTC has its HTC One.

Of course, both companies have branched out with variants of each device, such as the Galaxy S4 Active or HTC One Mini, but the manufacturers, & not the consumers, dictate the look of the devices. Moto X's customization options change the paradigm on how phones are made & sold to consumers, giving them another way of thinking about their mobile device. Sadly, one rumor that turned out to be false was a lower price tag; the Moto X costs $199 with a two-year contract, which is standard for any decent smartphone.

Gartner analyst Carolina Milanesi, however, believes the Moto X's customizable look is less important than its position as Google's true flagship device. While the Nexus program will continue, she believes Moto X will be where Google's hardware ambitions lie.

"Moto X is where Google thinks smartphones need to go in order to be instrumental in creating a higher stickiness to the ecosystem," she said.

Motorola hopes this is the start of something. With the next version of Moto X, the company could start offering customized components -- different processors, screen size, memory, and more -- giving even more control to the consumer. Whether that's feasible or even desirable remains to be seen, but it would be a natural evolution to what the company is starting with Moto X. Motorola could certainly use a shot in the arm.

It has been a financial burden to Google, which acquired the handset business last year. In the second quarter of this year,

it lost $342 million, weighing down Google's significantly more substantial profits.

Motorola hopes Google's marketing heft and its customiz able approach turn Moto X into the company's first legitimate cross-carrier hit since the original ultra-slim Razr flip phone. At least with Moto X, Motorola is trying something different. At a time when other vendors are rushing out highend flagship devices that focus on specs, Motorola's approach is refreshing.

Different Combinations

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Following the “bigger the better” philosophy, Sony has launched the ultra-large Xperia Z Ultra. If you thought that Samsung's GALAXY Mega phones were stupendously big, then you must check out this monster. At first, it looks like an overgrown Xperia Z. But is bigger always better, & more importantly can it justify its premium pricing?

Design And Build Quality This handset is so big that calling it a “mobile” phone would be technically wrong. If the size wasn't awkward enough, the glass back panel makes it more difficult to hold. At 6.5 mm, the phone is impressively thin. Sony has also done a great job of keeping this huge handset's weight down to 220 grams. But still, that is too heavy for a phone, unless you look at it as a tablet with calling functionality. The design is clean, & much like the Nexus phones, it lacks capacitive menu navigation keys. The device is a fingerprint magnet,

specs can be found at the end of this article

OS and Apps The Xperia Z Ultra features Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sony's customisation on top of it. The interface is almost similar to that of Xperia Z and ZL. The difference here is that you just can't reach top two rows of the icons with singlehanded usage. The lock screen supports quick shortcuts to the default music player and camera.

Taking advantage of the big screen size, the notification bar offers quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and device settings. To compete with the likes of GALAXY Note II, this phone comes with handwriting recognition support. It doesn't ship with a stylus, but even a pencil can get the work done.

During general usage, the Xperia Z Ultra didn't show any sign of lag or slow-down. The browser was very quick, and the large screen would display webpages in their

identical to that of Xperia Z. You get multiple scene modes including normal, Burst, Picture effect, and Sweep panorama. If you find that confusing, you can simply activate the Superior auto mode and let the phone decide what's best suited for the situation. From the low-light shots taken at the venue, I found the image quality to be decent.

However, shutterbugs will be disappointed due to the absence of a flash. It's a tad weird that Sony Could not find a tiny spot for a flash on such a massive real estate.

In A Nutshell The Xperia Z Ultra is the biggest & costliest phone Sony has ever launched in India. It's a powerful device with a lot of interesting features. Considering many people use their 7” tablets such as GALAXY Tab 2 as a primary phone, it's safe to assume that there is a market for oversized handsets. But the question here is that will they be willing to shell out Rs. 47,000 for

SONY XPERIA Z ULTRA HANDS-ON

Specifications:

·Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset. ·Quad-core 2.2 GHz processor. ·Adreno 330 GPU. ·Dust and water proof body (IP58 compliant). ·6.4-inch screen with 1080x1920 pixels. ·Display features: Triluminos display, Scratch resistant layer. ·16 GB, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, 2 GB RAM. ·Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, micro-USB port. ·8 megapixel autofocus camera, No Flash, 2 mp front-facing snapper. ·Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean). ·Requires Micro-SIM.

but since it is water-proof, you can easily clean it under a tap. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone can survive under 1.5 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.

Display The Xperia Z Ultra sports a 6.4" screen with pixel dimensions of 1080x1920.

With 345 ppi, it's one of the sharpest screens in the market. Thanks to Sony's Triluminos tech, the color reproduction is better than what we've seen on the Xperia Z. That said, I'd still prefer the LG Optimus G Pro's IPS-panel over what Sony has to offer.

Specs This is the first handset in India to pack in a powerful Snapdragon 800 quadcore chip clocked at 2.2 GHz. For photography, there's an 8 megapixel camera (Exmor RS sensor). Apart from that, it offers a 2 GB of RAM, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 4, 2 megapixel front-facing camera, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, and 3000 mAh battery. Detailed

full glory. Since it's touted as one of the fastest phones in the world, we tried to gauge its performance by installing standard bench marking apps. However, these sample units were actually prototypes with certain restrictions that wouldn't let us run benchmarks.

such device? We will analyse that and other aspects of the Xperia Z Ultra closely in its upcoming detailed review very shortly. Stay tuned.

The phone comes with an 8 mega pixel auto focus snapper with Exmor RS sensor. The camera interface is

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Microsoft touts touch in Internet Explorer 11

By Saurabh Singh

Windows 8.1 users will find it easier to touch their way around the Web courtesy of some enhancements in Internet Explorer 11. In a blog post published late Wednesday, Microsoft promoted several of the new touchfriendly features found in IE11, the default browser installed in the Windows 8.1 Preview. As always, tapping on a link opens it. But in IE11, holding your finger down on a link triggers the hover command, which conjures up the command bar at the bottom of the screen. From the bar, you can quickly open the link in a new tab, open it in a new window, or copy the link. Further, when you tap or hold down a link, IE11 highlights the entire link so you can see the full linked word, phrase, or other item

Internet Explorer11 also reduces your travel time between different Web pages. As you swipe your way from one page to the next, the new browser suspends and caches the previous page to memory. As a result, that previous page loads faster when you swipe your way back to it. With IE11, you can also move items on a Web page via touch, at least on sites that support it. As one example, a Magnetic Poetry Test Drive page set up by Microsoft lets you move virtual magnets on a screen just by dragging and dropping them with your finger. Other touch-friendly features have been built into Internet Explorer 11. The final version of the browser is likely to

add a few more surprises when Windows 8.1 officially launches sometime after the summer.

JELLY BEAN takes 40 percent share of Android devices in July

Jelly Bean is on the rise -- while Gingerbread continues its steady, slow decline. Jelly Bean is now on 40.5 percent of all active Android devices, according to Google's Android developer dashboard page, which shows July numbers. That compares with 37.9 percent in June.

Gingerbread, which has stubbornly maintained share since its introduction in December of 2010, had a 33.1 percent share, down from 34.1 percent in June. As Phandroid points out, these percentages aren't representative of every Android device, particularly in markets like China where older versions of Android have been popular. The figures track devices that have recently pinged the Google Play Store.

And note that even Google -- via its introduction Thursday of the Moto X -- is not even debuting all of its new devices on the latest version of Android. The Moto X runs 4.2.2.

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Are you pissed up of your college firewall?

Do you hate your ISPs and search engines monitoring your browsing habits?

Are you helpless about the Internet censorship imposed by the Government in your country?

If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you may want to read more..

I can only write about the simplest facts, everything "deeper" would make this post unreadable to most of the potential readers.

What is the use of Internet in your college, if you cannot download cool stuff?

What is the use of that unmeterd connection of your college, if torrent is banned?

What is the use of your 24x7 Wi-Fi Network if you can't even browse?

The firewall restrictions of your college kept you away from these things until came the TOR BROWSER to your rescue!

When you open a link in the TOR Browser your request jumps through thousands of computers (called relays),, before reaching their actual destination, that is, the web server. These relays are the computers worldwide that are implementing TOR for browsing the Internet just like you. The algorithm for the transmission of request is totally random, & unpredictable.

For your college firewall or network administrator it may seem that you requested the IP address of the first relay node,. So your link is encapsulated within your

request; whereas for the web server, the request seems to be originated from the exit relay node, so your IP address is also shielded from the web server. This way neither your

By Aman Gupta college knows that you are browsing Facebook, nor does the Vevo get to know that you're an Indian to whom the websites have been restricted.

(Vevo is a popular video streaming service, just like YouTube and Daily Motion, which is currently unavailable in India) Now you'd probably be asking the question "Is it like any proxy server?"

I would say, "Yes and No!" Yes because, a proxy server also relays your request through a remote computer, thus hiding your requested link from the network administrator (or your ISP); & your IP address from the web server.

And No because, unlike TOR, the proxy server may monitor your communication, log your IP, and record your browsing history, thus making it highly vulnerable to your privacy and security.

Some open or free proxies may be logging your login credentials as well (unless you're using an end-to-end encryption like SSL) (https over http), your IP and browsing history for a couple of days like 2 weeks or so. So it is actually better than the proxies, on account of privacy and security issues.

The TOR stands for The Onion Router.

I tried to keep you at the View Level of abstraction, for the fact that Logical Level may faint you, and the Physical Level will faint me..:P To whet your appetite on TOR browsers, surf through Internet & explore the nitty gaieties.

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library in your hand ! !

Bookworms out there ! This month we are bringing to you the coolest app for the bibliophiles i.e. Wattpad, a mobile library . I know sometimes it is so difficult to carry around bulky books everywhere you go. But not anymore!

With this great app for book maniacs like me, you have access to colossal collection of fiction as well non- fictions. & you could use wherever & whenever you want. Whether you are in a boring class or some tiring family get together, you can start reading your favorite novella. And not just that, you can also publish your works where your work will be read and liked by millions of readers around the world.

The app is ranked in the top5 books apps for three years. You can also connect with your favorite writers like Paulo Coelho. The app has been rated with 4.5 stars .With this app you can access work from sci-fi to paranormal, that too offline. Rest of the details have been mentioned in the google play store. So, people what are you waiting for? Download this wonderful app now and get into the never ending world of fictions and non-fictions. It's addictive!

App of the month- Wattpad

By Reshma Mohan

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Ingredients: 2 cut into serving pieces broiler-fryer Chickens 1 tsp Monosodium Glutamate 1 1/2 tsp Salt (Namak) 1 slightly beaten Egg 1 6 oz Can Pineapple Juice (Ananas Ka Raas) 1 1/3 cup fine dry Bread Crumbs 1/4 cup melted Butter or Margarine 1 1/3 cup flaked Coconut (Nariyal)

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN RECIPE DELICIOUS AUGUST

How to make pineapple chicken top: ·Rinse pieces of chicken. ·Pat dry with paper towel. ·Drizzle monosodium glutamate and salt over both sides. ·Mix egg and pineapple concentrate a plate. ·Mix bread crumbs with melted butter in another plate. ·Combine coconut to butter-bread crumbs mixture . ·Mix well. Coat chicken pieces with pineapple mixture. ·Next roll them in coconut mixture. Place them on 2 foil-lined baking pans. ·Bake them in a preheated oven to 350 for about 40 minutes. Reverse pans in oven for even baking. ·Bake for another 40 min. ·If chicken becomes very brownish before end of baking time cover it loosely with foil.

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CHICKEN TIKKA RECIPE

Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken 1 1/2 cups yogurt 1 tbsp paprika 4 garlic cloves, pressed 1/8 tsp chili peppers 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground cloves A spritzer of the type used to mist plants or dampen clothes for ironing for the barbecue flare ups.

How to make Indian barbecue chicken : 路Wash the chicken and cut it up. Cut off and discard as much of the fat as possible from under the skin, because the fat catches fire while cooking and causes the chicken to burn. Dry the pieces. 路For the marinade, com-bine all the remaining in-gredients. 路Mix the marinade and the chicken and leave it all day in the fridge, turning once or twice. To bar-

becue, either a wood or a charcoal fire will do. Turn the chicken often so that it doesn't burn, and when the fire does flare up, exti-nguish the blaze by spray -ing it with water from your spritzer. It takes about 30 minutes to cook the chicken tikka.

DELICIOUS AUGUST

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Winter Warmers

With a drop in temperatures, it's time to enjoy the festive season with your beloved one.

Sip these different concoctions of soups and broths to make the most of this very special part of the year!

INGREDIENTS:

Leek & Mushroom Soup Method: 1.Heat butter in a pan; sautĂŠ the garlic & onions for a few seconds.

2.Add in the leeks, mush-rooms, potatoes, salt, pep-

-------------------Ingredients:

Coconut milk - 2 1/2 cups Thai ginger - 1 tsp chopped ( galangal ) Lemon grass - 1 stalk (chopped) Thai red curry paste - 1 tbsp (dissolved in 1/4th cup water) Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Oil - 2tbsp Mushrooms - 150gms (diced) Celery - 2 stalks (chopped) Salt and Pepper - to taste Stock / Water - as required Corn flour powder - 2tbsp (as solution)

Method: 1.Heat oil in a pan, sautĂŠ the galangal , add in Thai red curry paste, mushrooms, celery, stock / water, season-

-per, herbs, flour, & water.

3.Bring to a boil, simmer for 10 mins.

4.Cool, puree and strain the soup 5.Bring to boil and check

butter - 1tbsp garlic - 1tsp (chopped) onion - 2 nos (chopped) leeks - 2 stalks (sliced) flour - 2 tbsp stock / water - 3-4 cups mixed herbs - 1/2 tsp salt - to taste pepper powder - to taste potatoes - 2 nos (diced) parsley leaves - a sprig for garnish the seasoning.

6.Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Spicy Thai soup -ings to taste, bring to boil and simmer for 5 mins.

2.Cool, puree, strain.

3.Check for seasonings & thicken with coconut milk

and corn flour solution.

4.Serve hot.

DELICIOUS AUGUST

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FOODIE Ingredients: 5-6 Capsicum (simlamirch) 2 boiled potatoes 2 tbsp boiled green peas 1 Onion finely chopped 1/4th tsp turmeric powder Red chili powder to taste 1/4th tsp Garam masala 1/4th tsp Dry mango powder (amchur) Salt To Taste Oil/ghee for frying

STUFFED CAPSICUM RECIPE

Preparation:

By Ankita Tiwari

Ingredients: 6 Baingan / Brinjal 2 green chilies (finely chopped) 1 onion (finely chopped) 1/2 cup ghee / vegetable oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt Spices : 4 tbsp coriander seeds 2 tbsp aniseeds 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder

How to make stuffed baigan: ·Clean the baigan & slit them lengthways without halving them.

·Roast the first four spices together and then grind them to powder & add the turmeric powder.Now mix with the salt, lemon juice and green chilies to make a stuffing. ·Stuff the mixture between baigan (bringal) and tie them back together with cotton thread to prevent stuffing escaping. ·Heat the oil / ghee in a large frying-pan and fry the onions until light brown. Add the brinjal and cover tightly. ·Leave to cook turning occa-sionally until cooked for about 20-30 minutes.

STUFFED BAIGAN RECIPE

·Wash the capsicum and boil them whole till they are tender (not too much), drain water and keep aside to cool. ·Mash the boiled potatoes. ·Now in a pan heat 2-tbsp oil/ ghee and add chopped onion and fry till it turns golden brown. ·Now add all spices, mashed potatoes and peas and fry for few moments. ·With a sharp knife cut the stem of the capsicum and take out seeds from the top gently and add the stuffing in it. ·Now take oil/ghee in a kadhai and fry the stuffed capsicums on all sides.

Garnish the bharawan capsicum with grated paneer, chopped coriander leaves and thinly sliced rings of tomato. Serve hot.

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Listen to the Music...

To live life, not to leave life…!

Quote by 'Sumit Sharma'

I Love Music! I can't live without it!

Heard or said this any time before?

No wonder, because no one can live without music except deaf. Music is one of the inevitable and essential components in our lives, it's your best friend and you share best relationship with it.

There are so many ways to define Music, 'The art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.' Or 'Music can teach us knowledge that resembles our teachers; it also acts as our parents to give us encouragement.' Or 'Music is beauty, love, and expression; it is every emotion you could dream about; you can relate to it.' But we all have our own personal definition of music, and we learn it through experience.

Experience? Yes! Your experience of living with music. Still confused?

Haha.. So without further ado let's know your relationship with music and musical phases/stages you have had throughout your life...

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, & sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”

Infancy & Early Childhood First, let's consider this quote by Dr. Manny Brand “Today, lullabies are viewed as being more than just a natural soporific. They promote the bonding process, aid in infant development by providing stimulation, establish a foundation for later development in speech, music and movement, and promote a healthy parent-infant attachment.”

There is nothing more beautiful than listening to a soothing lullaby while nestling in mother's arms and feel her affection, anxiety, & care.

So here music enters our lives.

"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" remember this popular English lullaby? Presumably you read heard it when you started your social life(School).

Early Childhood, the most important years of a child's life, when by incorporating prayer into everyday family experiences, parents teach their children some important values like Honesty, Justice, Determination, Consideration, and Love.

Another thing that we learn in this stage is to respect our country and its culture through the National Anthem. In all schools, the day's work begin with community singing of the Anthem.

'India and Bangladesh adopted two songs written by the first Asian Nobel prize winner and noted Bengali poet and author Rabindranath Tagore as their national anthems, Jana Gana Mana and Amar Shonar Bangla, respectively.'

Middle Childhood and Adolescence: First of all, let's leave the boring things and researches about these stages like, it's the age of curiosity and experimentation, sexual development blah blah...

This is the stage when you start feeling music, when music makes us enhance our feelings. But how?

Well, there are so many reasons behind it but the main reason is understanding the Lyrics. The ability to understand lyrics improves with age and these are the stages when you start understanding the real meanings of lyrics.

So music is your best friend! Still confused? Haha.. Ok relax and don't worry now you'll get the answer for every question you've had while reading this article.

Music plays an important part in our life, and these are some relationships, emotions and phases where music played a major role:-

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Love: Curious? You should be! Grief: The worst emotion, Breakup: This is the magic of this word and it's feeling, but the more magical thing about it is the medium to express this emotion. Remember your first crush?

Or First Love? Love sees no age! It is very true. There is no age to fall in love and rise. Similarly, there is no age to have a crush on someone, so you may also find this emotion in 'Early Childhood' and it's difficult to know when a crush has moved beyond lust desire and into the realm of love.

Music is the key ingredient to forge a close relationship, it helps you to remember loved ones, and moments you've spent with them. Music helps you remember his/her smile, eyes, voice, hair-do, her clothes and what not. There are so many songs for all these things which make you feel good and improve your relationship, there are songs for first crush, songs to propose and when you start a new relationship, there are songs to make it more beautiful, there are songs for long distance relationships which keeps your love alive. So overall, music is your friend here who helps you to love more.

Anger- A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

The emotion of anger is neither good nor bad. It's perfectly healthy and normal to feel angry when you've been mistreated. But, uncontrolled anger may cause increased anxiety, high blood pressure. It can lead to arguments, fights, physical abuse, assault, and self-harm. Music helps you feel relaxed and calm, it can help to improve your mood and manage your feelings. Sometimes, when we are discouraged by a difficult situation, anger does seem helpful, appearing to bring with it more energy, confidence and determination, and you just need to tune to the best and positive music which can make this possible.

Frustration:

The feeling of being upset or annoyed, esp. because of inability to change or achieve some thing. There are so many reasons behind this feeling but the prime cause is 'Expectations', you are frustrated because your expectations are not being fulfilled, so what to do? Keep Calm & Listen To Music! It can help you overcome your frustrations. One effective way to combat depression & frustration is listening to motivational music. We need motivational songs to

some people consider it as the strongest emotion, but why?

Because love(the strongest emotion) is a component of grief.

Without love, grief simply doesn't exist. Whereas, love could (and usually does) exist without grief, it involves more than just love because it is also a deep feeling of loss, the loss of something huge and irreplaceable, like a child, parent, or someone you love. It hurts to the core, both emotionally and physically. It is absolute suffering and helplessness. Losing someone or something you love is very painful, so who is your best friend 'Music'? Friends are supposed to help us; will it help you when you are struggling with pain & sadness?

Or it will increase the pain and sadness? Well, it depends on 'You' and your 'Relationship' with music.

There is a simple explanation – Let's make a short list of the problems which make you sad & understand the role of music in each problem.

The ship that will never sink is your Relationship(friendship) with music keep us going, songs which make your blood start pumping faster, and make your mood light.

One simple but very effective quote

by Vicki Harrison can also help you understand the importance of music which helps you to swim. Swim?

Haha.. Just read the quote below…

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing.

Sometimes the water is calm, & sometimes it is overwhelming.

All we can do is learn to swim.”

There are some more stages/phases of life, and emotions like happiness, guilt, regret, lust, hate, selfishness, fear but the stages and emotions explained above are enough to know the importance, and role of music in our lives.

Music is everywhere! Yes, It may came as lullaby or National Anthem in your life but now it's a BIG part of your life, just read the words listed below and ready to say OMG! Yes music is my best friend it is always with me.

Read the words and imagine/hear your favorite sounds that hits your mind -

Relationship breakups are tough and it's harder to get over it. Music can really help in getting over it, but only right music can help you! The easiest way to know good/right music for you is to eliminate wrong music. Don't listen to sad music. Why? Because it'll give you more pain and make you feel sad. So what should you do? Music is your friend so just enjoy up-lifting or motivational music which makes you feel good and give energy, is it difficult? No, it's not!

Because it's illogical, your love won't come back by just listening to sad songs, while motivational or inspi-rational songs will give you energy, motivation and a good & efficacious way to live your life well.

Music plays an important part in our life, and these are some relationships, emotions and phases where music played a major role Happy Birthday, Alarm Clock, Car, TV, Radio, Computer, Laptop, Christmas, Prayer, Railway Station, Airport, Mall, Party, Wedding, Club, Mobile, Message, iPod, Movie, Bicycle Bell, Antakshari, Funeral, Concert, Goood Mooorniiing Teacherrr… :D So, now you know how music has become an integral part of your lives. Everyone enjoys some sort of music and that is evident in almost every important event from weddings and funerals to graduation ceremonies and almost all the celebration. Music is our friend so enjoy the company of this friend; always try to listen to the music which can make you feel happy.

Listening to sad music is not bad for you but do you think it is a good idea to feel more bad and sad because of some particular music song when you're already upset?

No! Just enjoy the best part of it, as Mae West said, 'We only live once, but once is enough if we do it right choose the right music, feel it and live it.

By Sumit Sharma

We only live once, but once is enough if we do it right...!'

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P L U G

IN Tell us about your band & How it all started?

Plug-In The Band! Yes, people know us by this name!

Our signature! Plug-In started in June 2012. Sumiran, Rohit and Chinmay decided to form a band and compose some good music for the Soft Rock lovers! One day, we sat down, discussed some music numbers and simply started playing and Yes we did it. The band members are perfect with their instruments and their job.

How PLUG-IN formed, Introduce us with team ?

Sumiran- the lead vocalist and bassist led the flag of this band! Soon, Chinmay- Rhythm Guitarist and RohitDrummer joined! Even then, we were incomplete. Thus, finally Arpit- Key boardist(leads and pianist) joined us and completed Plug-In as a Band!

Fortunately, all four come from the same school that is St. Paul Higher Secondary School based in Indore!

Though Sumiran, Rohit and Arpituse to practicein their school days, but came up together as a Band in June 2012!

Lets talk about PLUG-IN Dream During our earlier Jamming sessions, what we dreamt off was to compose some good music to fit the soft rock desires of youth. And thus we started walking on the track of making our original compositions! Our dream is to gain fame, as much, as each and every playlist should consist of all the Plug-In numbers!

How people treats you on stage When it comes to perception of people for us, Well !I am not praising myself, but they go crazy when Plug-In jumps on to stage.

Actually they are fond of the way we perform and the way we present ourselves. These are not my words, but the compliments we get after our performance!

Cool ! moving on to Parents??

What they Feel ?

There are various family issues and problems we face due to our profession! As parents think that this field has gained saturation and will pay us no money to earn our living. But, then they are too supportive when it comes to gigs and shows! They allow us to play,

to jamm and till now, all the instruments and analog stuffs we've got are nothing but a present by them. They feel proud of us when they see us burning the stage with all our passion and energy!

Best Comment PLUG-IN got?

Till now, the best comments we got was: “Sumiran, give me your contact number, we've selected Plug-In to compose a song for a short film based on Child Labour!�

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AUGUST ISSUE WITH

PLUG-IN Signature Tune of PLUG-IN Our trademark or our signature tune/composition is Akela! This song was composed during October 2012 by Plug-In. The prelude line being: “Akela, maia kela, dhoondh ta firta ma itere nishaan”. Some other compositions by Plug-In till date are

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4).

Akela mai Akela Fear To Lose Hope Nanhi Kaliyaan Fire Fantasy(instrumental).

Out of these four, Akela and Fear to Lose Hope secured place in various play lists and concerts!

The OC- Nanhi Kaliyaan was selected as the Title-Track for the movie based on Child Labor: “Nanhey Farishtey!” Fire Fantasy is an alternative rock energetic instrumental OC which force the audience to head bang madly!

Journey of PLUG-IN From June 2012 till date, Plug-In has performed & rocked various stages! The first gig of Plug-In was at an institution in Indore! Soon, Plug-In gained heights and fame and we played at IIM Indore I-Ullaas, and won the First Prize in the battle of bands competition! Moreover, Plug-In also entered into the Unplugged Scene & played Unplugged music at various places in Indore!

We even performed for Charity at Shujalpur in an event named: “Superstar of M.P”.

Furthermore, one more charity show at Dhiru bhai Ambani Auditorium, Daly College!

Plug-In was the official music partner of “A World In Motion(AWIM) National Olympics!”

Plug-In also played at the BAJA SAE India 2013(Pithampur)!

Indore is entering the rock scene rapidly and we, as a band, Plug-In want to make the Indore Pride by our compositions and music!

How you get all events and who manages these things To bring people together and to motivate them, one should take the initiative and thus I (Sumiran) decided to lead the band as the Band head! All the gigs in which we play, I deal with people about the payments and time slots. Being the band head, I learn how to lead a group of people and how to unite their thoughts!

Proud Moment The best platform we ever had was IIM-Indore –Ullaas where we won the 1st prize out if the 16 bands in competition!

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PORTRAIT BY SONAKSHI SHARMA |Relation “Ship/Fish”

BETWEEN YOU AND ME Brevity of moment Its lingering sense Breaths in me Immortal fragrance…

Your loving embrace Resurrected my desires Our souls entwined Vocalizing the sacred choirs…

That moment of love Your being into me Soothed my soul Engulfing my whole…

The gentle caress Love- pure and selfless My life celebrates The psalms of our togetherness…

The psalms of our togetherness...

POETRY BY SHUBHRA TANDON

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Friends are not Forever

By Jaspreet Saluja

Ever and ever they say, But who knows that they actually play.

Cute and sweet I'm called at my face, But I didn't knew that they actually chase.

Not always a friend is true, I'm just a pebble in their shoe.

I trust, I share..

But they are the only who dare!

At the end I get frustrated, Because they were there only for their sake.

Friends are called ever and ever, But the truth is friends are not forever!

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200 Crore Club

worth it ????

Review By Dipashri Bardhan

Spicy Madrasi Chicken Masala but, Half-Cooked !

THUMBS DOWN:

CAUTIONING: How awkward it feels when one orders an expensive/mouth-watering delicacy in a Five Star restaurant & the waiter finally ends up serving a half boiled colorless dish, which tastes much similar to hostel foods?

Or, How incompatible it appears when you smell the strong mustard oil flavour coming out from a Madrasi Chicken Masala, despite using coconut oil for cooking of the same ?

1) This year, Award for the ‘Best Director’ should be given to Rohit Shetty for his outstanding direction..

With his innovative directional expertise, public often forgot to laugh in funny scenes for their laughter spree had already been mis-utilized in emotional sequences earlier in the movie !!

Strange, no ? &, thats exactly what ‘Chennai Express’ – the latest presentation from Red Chillies Entertainment & UTV Motion Pictures offers during the 141 minutes running time !!

2) Music by Vishal-Shekhar is just average…Also, another award (hopefully, Grammy) should be awaiting for Honey Singh for My advice: Please carry a pain reliever with composing that utterly unforgettable you, if you want to save your optic & auditory track ‘Lungi Dance’ !! nerves from repeated disturbances by visual & 3) Editing by Steven Bernard bores noise pollution !! to the brim, especially after the intermission !!

STORY (written by K.Subhash): Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) is a 40-year-old man from North EQUATION REVERSER: Red Chillies India, who boards the train ‘Chennai Express’ Entertainment is Shah Rukh Khan’s in order to immerse the mortal remains of his own production house…Expectedly, late grand father in the river in Rameshwaram right from the opening scene, the …In the train, he meets a beautiful young lady entire focus was on the character Meena (Deepika Padukone) who fled away played by him..Gradually, the whole from her home because her father wanted to story unfolds its magic (if it’s even felt) marry her off to somebody else..The story now through the hero..In such a maleprogresses through different notches & angles dominated movie, there always lies till the audience gets sick and tired of all the a strong possibility of sidelining the loud drama going on in the big screen !! heroine..But, here is the point where the equation inversely reversed !!

Since there is nothing new or interesting in the storyline, so, better not to disclose further about the plot & take away the residual ‘facts’ from this mindless drama !!

THUMBS UP: 1) Cinematography by Dudley & Sets by Narendra Rahurikar are impressive !!

2) Song depictions by Chinni Prakash, Raju Sundaram & Farah Khan are praiseworthy, while action scenes, (by Jai Singh Nijjar) despite being totally unrealistic will surely appeal the target audience !!

3) Acting by all the co-actors are good..A special mention to Priyamani for her remark able item number (One Two Three Four)…In the same frame, with her limited time scope, she brilliantly grabbed more attention than Shah Rukh Khan (for her being naturally seductive..a quality which unfortunately many item song dancers lack) !!

Deepika Padukone wins all the accolades for her powerful screen presence + acting skill + humor quotient & dialogue delivery without overdoing anything..Probability of using her as a decorative furniture was quite high since the screenplay (Yunus Sajawal + Robin Bhatt) desperately supported the male lead + movie was full of cheap dance sequences…Thankfully, that did not happen !!

On the flip side, Shah Rukh Khan’s performance looked quite ordinary..

In many scenes, he overacted + looked over confident..Only ray of hope is, probably he can’t go down wards anymore from this point & again make some good actingoriented movies rather than show casing his power as a superstar !!

a) When Meena (as a bride) successfully managed to escape with Rahul during her wedding in Kumban village, she was shown wearing a Red South Indian Silk Saree only, carrying nothing else along with her…Quite logical, since the opport -unity came unexpectedly on her way & she was not prepared for it beforehand..

Now, through her dangerous journey with Rahul for a few more days, in jungle river side/rough rural roads, she managed to wear three different colored designed sarees along with different matching jewelleries until they landed safely in a friendly village…

How come this happened ? No logic !! b) Meena, as shown in the movie, is basic-ally a village girl, who wears only traditional South Indian attire…But, she can speak English fluently, like a urban Convent-educated girl + pins up her saree with lots of safety pins like urban fashion style rather than conventional draping of saree, done usually by village ladies !!

Not an eye-sore, but, such disparity can raise your eye-brows for sure !!

FINALLY: My suggestion; Go for this movie, only if, 1) Someone pays you the bus/train ticket or Taxi fare needed to reach the cinema hall from your residence, 2) Pays your movie ticket price and, 3) Again pays your taxi fare to come back home safely (this time, you cannot come by crowded bus or train, for your retina eustachian valve are likely to get damaged by intense color & high decibel sound wave during the show) !!

SCENIC DISCUSSION: Nobody expected realism or any depth from ‘Chennai Express’..Still, some scenes looked so misplaced, that I can’t help mentioning them !!

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Reasons of Break-up

By Reshma Mohan

Okay ! So here I am back . My god!My facebook page was filled with so many threat messages thought Indoree bheeya mera bhandara na karde .

But bhiyoo, I have said this earlier and I am going to say it again, "Truth is hard to digest". Mooh banane se kuch ni hoga ( kisi din na esehi reh jaengi ).I am seriously considering to hire one bouncer ( interested people please do contact me ). Many of my friends asked me that do I have some issue with men? Do I hate men? They asked me this, totally irrelevant, question because of my last two articles. See , I dont hate men. I never have irrational and strong urge to hold men.........by their neck and strangle them till they slowly drift to their never ending sleep ( it was sarcasm). Its just that, I like them so much that I would like to invite all of them to my place and would like to make them sit on my sofa.........made of cactus......twice no ,make it thrice.

You must be thinking that why am I being so grumpy and crabby? It doesn't have to do anything with my break up.

I am not mopping and crying after him after watching Karan Johar's over exaggerated love stories and having pints after pints of ice creams. Why would I? So, I was overly happy when I got to know that the theme for this month is related to relation. Now, I have a valid reason to bash over men .

Dear Men, I am going to bring forth the reasons why your girlfriend ends up throat punching or breaking nose or hitting you in the frustration of breaking up ( and probably another reason for the indoree bhiya to kill me).

Reason No.1: Forgetting important dates.

Reason No.2: Not returning phone calls or message.

Reason No.3: Not giving enough time.

Reason No.4: Ogling another girl.

Reason No.1: Forgetting important dates I know ladies, you all could relate to that. Forgetting important dates like the first time you went on date, first time you saw each other anniversary, first time you held hands together anniversary ,first time you went to movie anniver-sary, first time you went shopping anniversary, your first time pani puri together anniversary , your first fight anniversary etc. etc. is a huge felony. I mean, who forgets these utterly earthshaking dates?

Men, how could you be so hard hearted? What ! You are saying that we make you remember too many dates? And it is really hard to learn all of them ! Then I am sure you men must be expecting a pat from us, women, for breathing!

Huh, so men it is better to learn all the dates, by heart instead of ending up breaking your heart along with your phone.

Reason No.2: Not returning phone calls or message.

Okay! What is the deal with that?

Why do men reply to texts so late or don't even bother to reply( rolling eyes)? See, if we text you at, say 5:45 p.m. then you are supposed to reply us by 5:46 p.m. and not 5:50p.m.( which is heights, of course!). Duh! How difficult that can be? You know, we have so many crucial issues that we need to discuss with you. Issues like fitting of new dress, bitching of some girl or the new shade of nail paints, are of utmost importance. This only shows the importance of your girl in your life. No wonder, why your girl gets pissed off ! So the moral is return their phone calls & messages. Man! she needs you!

Ni to, I will not blame her if she claims that tum usse pehle jesa pyar ni krte and sare admi ek jese hote he!

Reason No.3: Not giving enough time Ughh! This one makes me so angry that I feel like clanking the head of men together. Dimag ki dahi kr rakhi he! Arey, hadd he .I dont understand it all! Why men ? Why? All we are asking from you men is some teeny meeny moments from your so called busy life. You see, we care for you. We just want to know that where you are and with whom you are,for how long you are etc,etc. That's it! Can't you just message us ......like what every minute? And you don't have time for that too. You claim that you are busy with your studies, work or whatever stuffs .You say they are important for your life but don't you remember that once you said that I am your life? Huh!Hota to kuch heni, bhaari bhaari line chip kane ko bol do ! You know what men, girlfriends always keep highly researched work of your weak-nesses and mistakes ( followed by my vamp wali laugh - Hahahaha) and when time comes use it as a brahmastra. So,mere preeya bheeyoo, agar apko apni jan bahoot keemti he to kripayaa apni premika ....indoreee me bolu to funti ko kuch .....ni... bahoot samay deejeye nahi to apko meri vamp wali hasi yad hena!

Matlab, mood ka faluda hi banaoge, hena?

Reason No.5: Not being romantic.

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Reasons of Break-up Reason No.4:Ogling another girl.

If you do this then, trust me, if I could, by the time I finish writing this very sentence, I would have burnt you to ashes. But then, I realized, you must have had already faced your girlfriend's wrath .Men, let me remind you this adage: Buri nazar wale tera mooh kala. If this adage was applied literally then, I wonder, almost half of the guy would be roaming in the city with their kaala mooh. Now, you must be justifying yourself by saying, " Hamari nazar buri ni he".You want me to believe you? Seriously?

Huh !Anyways, in my opinion, ogling in front of your girlfriend........not just front but behind their back ( You know how men are!) should be made a capital punishment. And in punishment the culprit should be beaten with chappals by the whole clan of girlfriends.( Don't you do dare say that I am over reacting !) So, now you have the idea of how much we, girlfriends, loathe ogling ! I guess, you wouldn't like to take risks.

Dear Men, I am going to bring forth the reasons why your girlfriend ends up throat punching or breaking nose or hitting you in the frustration of breaking up ( & probably another reason for the Indoree Bhiya to kill me).

Reason No.5: Not being romantic.

Men, don't you think it is absolutely strange that you are romancing a girl and you act like a total jerk by not being romantic? Matlab, mood ka faluda hi banaoge, hena? I don't understand, the problem of men with being romantic. Are you guys allergic to romance? It feels that they have some phobia with it .Men, I assure you that thoda romantic hone se tum log jal k raakh ni ho jaoge. You can take my words. We arent asking you to romance us SRK style, with your shoulders tilted to one side, your arms stretching out slowly, in the background scene of a snow covered hill and your girlfriend running in utterly slow pace towards you, while the pallu of her chiffon sarree flying in air.( One question: Who wears a chiffon sarree in such low temperature places. These Bollywood logics!!!!) .All we are asking is some candle light dinner, movie dates, long drives and roses. ( For tutions, watch all SRK and Karan Johar And Yash Raj movies).That's it! How difficult can it get? And still you dont do it.Toh bhiyoo, ap agar chahte he ki apke gaalo pe 5 ungliyaan na chappe, ya apke haath per sahi salamat rahe to paleej romantic baneete.Khud b sukhi rahenge aur fanti ko b sukhi rakhenge.Dhanyawad !!

Huh, This shows how much I care about you men!

Kon itni mehnat se ye break up se bachne ke guidelines likhega? And you guys say, I hate men.

Strange!

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HISTORY OF RAJWADA The Rajwada was built by the Holkars of the Maratha Confederacy about two centuries ago. This seven storied structure is located near the Chhatris and serves today as a fine example of royal grandeur and architectural skills.

The structure comprises two parts, the first one located at the heart of the city and the second one standing in the old part of the town. Rajwada palace exhibits a blend of Maratha & Mughal styles, the palatial structure is sure to leave you spellbound. The entrance it self is beautiful with lofty archway and a giant wooden door covered with iron studs. As one makes his way through the entrance, one is greeted with a courtyard comprising Mughal arched Ganesha hall, a number of balconies with Mughal ornamentation, windows, and corridors, surrounded by galleried rooms. The lower three floors are made of stone and the upper floors are made of wood. The existing building is rectangular with cylindrical bastions at the four corners.

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It was constructed in 1766 & later the southern part was rebuilt in the years 1811-1833 after being damaged by fire. The Palace was constructed by the the Muslim art-isans from Mandu who worked for the Mughals but sought refuge in Malwa with their families, At that time only the muslims were the most skilled crafts persons .These families lived in and around Indore and went on to work for several structures for the Holkars around.

Today it stands proudly with its 7 story facade of carved stone and wood jails, jharokhas and chattries.

The front bay has substantial fore court assessed by a large fenestra-tion in the front facade. All activity within this structure has been system -atically removed and now boasts of a small office of the Joint Director, Archeology and Souvenir Shop run by the Archeology. The rest of the building is ground and two floors.

One side of the front bay has been destroyed as has the complete rear bay. The rear bay, before reconst-ruction was an empty shell with

Planned with courtyards suited to tropical climes the Maratha architect-ure is known for its simplicity, visible visual logic & austere aesthetic, made rich by beautiful detailing, rhythm & repetition. The aisles & arcades, punctured by delicate niches, doors & windows create a space in which articulation of open, semi-open & covered areas is effortless & enchan-ting. The Rajwada is now state property under enveloped the Archeology who garden within, by the thick granted permission for rebuildexternal special wall with the bastions.

The -ing the old iswada which architecture of the(Residence) Maratha period was the main Rajwada which was and style. completely burnt during the 1984 riots, namely the building around the Tulsi Kund along with the temple that previously existed there, between the two rear courtyards. This building was to be rebuilt by H.H Ushadevi Holkar and designed by architects Himanshu Dudwadkar and Shreya Bhargava on the 200 year old blue print using the same material & finishes, while adhering to the seismic structural requirements, mandatory today.

The rebuilding was to be identical to what existed earlier – constructed with thin bricks in lime mortar with lime plaster, with wooden columns with stone bases, rough black basalt flooring & a brick paved courtyard in tandem with the age-old building techniques. The only departure from the original building was a concealed ms pipe frame for structural stability in this earthquake prone zone - a necessity to obtain relevant building permissions.

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Khajuraho-Orchha-Jhansi

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Khajuraho-Orchha-Jhansi

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Khajuraho-Orchha-Jhansi

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One drop Hope!!

July 2013 “Good Morning Mr. Kapoor!”

Vivaan woke up after hearing the voice of nurse, adjusted self, and sat on the bed.

“Good Morning” these two words started rever berating. Few days ago these two words used to be the most beautiful words of his life.

“How are you feeling today?”

Vivaan smiled in response and thought how can I feel after facing such trauma in my life? How would anyone feel.

“Here is your medicine; doctor would pay you a visit around 11 o'clock. Till then take rest“ “Sister!”

“Yes Mr. Kapoor! “ Nurse turned back and looked at him.

“Could you help me to shift to that bed?”

She had reasons to be happy and I?? I never had reason to be happy I never had reason to live either. I was as bland as a person of my age would have been. But when she entered in my life the darkness started shedding. Love started appearing and happiness was around almost everywhere.

All those memories are still young. I still remember the time spent with her and every bit of it. How could I even forget any thing? Especially the one whose life has got changed completely, Just in one an half year.

And Vivaan started leafing through the pages of past.

Vivaan said by pointing out the finger towards the bed nearby window which was only 5 steps away from him.

“Of course Mr. Kapoor” Nurse called the ward boy and instructed him to adjust the bed and both shifted Vivaan to the window side bed.

TALES INSIDE THE PEOPLE

By Monica Gupta

STORY 1| PART 1

Vivaan, alone in his ward starts looking outside the window. It is beautiful outside. There is a garden outside the hospital. The sun is shining at its full capacity. Leaves are shining perhaps the beautiful drops of rain have settled down on the leaves.

“It might have rained last night.” Vivaan thought Rain!

Again the word started reverberating & took Vivaan in the lanes of memory.

It was raining when I met her. When the drops of rain touch the surface of the earth it make a beauti-ful sound, it is just as same as it was on that day, this fragrance is same, this rhythm of drops falling onto the puddle is same. Everything is same but the time....???

Time has changed...

She loved rain, and I hated rain like anything and almost every time I went to meet her it rained what ever the weather it was. She had typical Indian eating habits, like eating paani puri in monsoon, drinking ginger tea and feeling the water droplets falling down the clouds in her hand and I used to say “you must have seen 90's Indian Movies lately.”

That happened many a times but she never annoyed at me she heard, smiled, ignored and kept enjoying.

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February 2012

One drop Hope!!

It was Friday. Vivaan hates Friday because this is the last working day. All his colleagues, friends mock at him, of course who hates weekend after long, exhaustive, fully occupied weekdays. But anyone who goes in a new city with no one around would hate spending weekend alone.

I, Vivaan Kapoor, a 28 year old, single, Indian, young financial analyst have been recently sent to Melbourne by my company. Before coming here I was very excited.

I always loved to travel, exploring new things, talking to different people, and knowing their culture. And when it was Australia I was even more excited because according to various people, surveys, magazines Australia is the best place to live in. The people, the lifestyle, the beaches, and the islands are mesmerizing. But when I came here and I found that any beautiful place would become boring unless you have someone to visit with. My loneliness was becoming a nightmare but soon a companion came in my life. Amay Kasliwaal, who was my colleague cum college mate cum my best buddy, joined the same department after 3 month of my joining. His arrival really brought happiness in my lonely “Australian” life. I still remember the first place we visited together was......

July 2013

“I don't want to see her” “Mr. Kapoor! Please calm down.” Said the nurse, the blood pressure was going up she called the doctor. Doctor came and gave him the injection which made him fall asleep.

Saavi is standing outside the door & seeing Vivaan such helpless.

She couldn't control herself and burst into tears. She managed herself to sit on the chair outside the ward. She cried and hid her face through her palm.

“I shouldn't have done this” she murmured.

“Stop crying Saavi!”

“Vivaan!”

Amay! Saavi uncovers her face and sees Amay knelt down in front A sudden knock at the door brought Vivaan back from of her started crying even faster. the memories. He turned his head to the gate and a “I am the culprit Amay; I have done really wrong with him” dark image coming from gate starts appearing and once again the voice came.

“No Saavi! It wasn't your mistake, don't blame yourself for anything, what happened was the destiny.” Amay embraced her & consoled “How are you Vivaan?” her.

Vivaan trying to recognize the familiar female voice constantly kept looking at the gate and that “dark image” starts coming close to him.

Suddenly the door of the ward opened and doctor came out.

“How is Vivaan Doctor ?” Amay rushed to the doctor and asked

“Saavi?” Vivaan was taken aback by her arrival.

“Why did you come here now? Just go away” Vivaan screamed

“He has minor fracture in his left leg, it can soon be recovered but something more serious is that his mental condition. Blood pressure is high, he is getting panic attacks; it seems he has gone through some trauma lately”

“Listen to me Vivaan! I am sorry” Saavi came closer and knelt down beside the bed.

“Yes Doctor! He is” Amay said in dismay.

“I don't want to see you Saavi. I don't want to talk to you. Why did you do this to me?” Vivaan started crying out.

“Well! I think you are his friend. Now if you have come please complete some formalities” said the doctor and instructed the nurse. Nurse spoke Amay to come with her.

The nurse came running after hearing such a loud voice.

“I will be right back” said Amay to Saavi and followed nurse.

“What happened Mr. Kapoor? Are you alright?”

Saavi saw Amay going and starts thinking “things would have been great if they hadn't done that one thing which changed everyone's life”

“Please get this girl off my eyes” Vivaan started palpitating.

Saavi a school friend of Amay has been living in Melbourne for 6 years got very happy when she heard the news of Amay's arrival.

“Please Ma'am wait outside.” Saavi resisted but Nurse She had told a lot about Australia to him and they had lot of plans of visiting the places in Australia. almost dragged Saavi and succeeded in making her leave the place.

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utter surprise turned back and at looked at him. He was going towards another man standing behind her. Both met with each other as if they are old friends she with a little anger and embarrassment moved towards him.

“Amay!” Saavi said in a loud voice Amay turned back and said in a pleasant voice “Hey Saavi! Where were you? I had been looking for you right there” Amay pointed out the figure towards buffer hall Saavi wanted to say I am right here but before she speaks anything .

Amay said “Saavi meet Vivaan! He is my best college buddy” Amay introduced Vivaan to Saavi “And Vivaan meet Saavi my school friend, she has been living here for past 6 years” Vivaan offered his hand for the hand shake.

Saavi greeted him pleasantly.

“Saavi, Vivaan has moved to Melbourne 3 months ago he was waiting for me to visit Melbourne so now you would help us in exploring the country.” Said Amay and all three of them headed towards exit.

Vivaan came by car. All three of them sat inside. Amay sat beside driving seat and Saavi arranged herself in back seat.

All the way Amay kept on saying something about the flight, air hostess, passengers and almost everything from Delhi to Melbourne he was barely letting the two speak. But in the midst Saavi and Vivaan formally interacted with each other.

“Wow! It feels great to meet old friends after such a long time. ” Amay said and took a deep breath.

“There should be a celebration, what say Vivaan?”

“Yeah! Of course” said Vivaan

May 2012

So tell me Saavi, which is the best place to drink in Melbourne?

“Ma'am we've reached airport” said cabby

“Winebus Winery Tours! You'll love it” said Saavi

Saavi gave him the fare and got out of the cab and read loudly “Melbourne Tullamarine Domestic & International Airport”

“One can have a city ride while drinking the best wine of the world” she added. Till now Saavi also started involving in the conversation.

“Yeah! Still Amay has 10 minutes to come I made it on time” said Saavi and ran towards the buffer hall and heard the announcement.

“That sounds great” Vivaan said.

“So let's go tonight.”

Flight Number AI101 coming from Delhi has been landed

To be continued......

It took almost one hour for passengers to come out. Saavi restlessly eyed on passengers and looked for Amay. Her eyes stopped at a man wearing black T shirt, blue denim, and sun glasses, waving towards her. She found him and went close but he went ahead. Saavi in

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