AGL July 2012

AGL Vol-II · Issue-V · July 2012 ·

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AGL EXTRAVAGANZA · HOT WHEELS · SILVER SCREEN · AGL DESTINATIONS · HEALTH & FITNESS · Fashion · PARTY · KIDS

Sonu Sood He is sexy & we know it Haute Clicks Chenelle Director’s Take Puri Jagannadh AVA N T G A R D E L I F E | 3

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Robotouch

Adding luxury to everyday life

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he truth is… You deserve to feel comfortable in your physical and emotional being. The truth is…. You can choose to indulge in a luxurious massage experience, and more comfortably right in your home, at your convenience. The truth is… You need to be in capable & personalized massage loungers to achieve your best results. The truth is convenience…

RoboTouch is a recognized name in the field of professional massage loungers. Being a brand of BLI (Bhagyalaxmi Industries), it is known for its range of health care products that blends technology with the oriental understanding of body responses to conventional massaging.

Bhagyalaxmi Industries is a professionally managed ISO 9001

shoulder position.

• Designed with special automatic massage functions.

• Option of Automatic massage or Manual massage.

• Equipped with airbags for lower body and arms • Vibration massage for buttocks and foot, with two intensity options • Calf rest and Back Rest can be adjusted.

• Equipped with MP3 player, earphone, a handheld jade heater, Back warmer.

• LCD Display •Power 220W

accredited company, with a global customer base for the supply of intricate plastic components and moulds, meeting the stringent specifications laid down by the White goods, Automobile, Electronics, Furniture and Body Care industry. Therapeutic massage from RoboTouch products makes life comfortable, convenient and an easier affair. RoboTouch is also a pioneer in providing innovative and premium fitness equipment. Wide range of finest fitness equipments including Treadmills would be a treat to fitness lovers. It hosts a great collection of branded treadmills that properly fit both in space and budget.

We bring you the three best picks from the range that Robotouch has to offer..

Treadmills

RoboTouch is also a pioneer in providing innovative and premium fitness equipment.

Wide range of finest fitness equipments including Treadmills would be a treat to fitness lovers. It hosts a great collection of branded treadmills that properly fit both in space and budget • Foot massager • Simulates a foot massage by hand.

• Multi-action: pushing, pressing and • Kneading.

• Adjustable time settings.

• Adjustable strength level.

• Stimulates body zones and organs.

• Results in improved health or maintenance of good health.

• Promotes comfort and relaxation.

• Reduces muscle ache.

• Massage chair Automatically checks the

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RoboTouch

also offers paid massage services starting @50 rupees and @150 for a massage chair service.

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AGL Chairman’s Letter With the monsoon set to cool us all, the season brings along with it a freshness reviving our spirits and soul. Yet another reason for bringing to you closer to your surroundings and taking you on a promising ride through the erstwhile lanes of Hyderabad, AGL is all set to guard you with all the fashion, glam, business and travel with our latest edition, tailored to appeal your senses - in the best ways of life.

In our edition uno, Sonu Sood gives us time after the glitzy focus he underwent post Dabangg and updates us on his latest ventures and his affinity for Hyderabad. The cover page hardly talks anything more than his persona so get to know him more by sifting through our pages.

For our retail lovers out there, we bring an exclusive interview with the King of retail, Mr. Sutinder Singh himself and their present footprint and future expansions within the city. Not to forget his love for our culinary, he takes us through what he believes Hyderabad is all about as well as the future potential it offers.

Action. Rolling . Cut and we could find enough time to steal Director Puri Jagannath for a tad bit of his time, discussing his ongoing projects, the current trends of the film Industry and future takes on action plans.

Catch him inside for a complete one on one session and look forward to know almost everything you can think about going around us, locally and globally.

We take this opportunity with the re-launched edition of AGL as a way of ensuring that we do connect with each one of you and hope to see you every month at your closest bookstore and magazine stalls.

Cheers!

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CONTENTS

AGL EXTRAVAGANZA

ALL THAT A GIRL WANTS

WE TELL YOU WHY DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND

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GIZMO MANIA

TOP 8 LIFESTYLE GADGETS CHECK OUT WHAT’S MAKING NEWS IN THE TECH MARKET

HOT WHEELS

TOP-NOTCH RIDES Pagani Huayra, BMW K 1300S HP Package, Mercedes Benz ML 350

AGL SPOTLIGHT

SUTINDER SINGH

THE MASTER OF RETAIL

AGL DESTINATIONS

CAYMAN TO BARCELONA EXPLORE THE ISLANDS LESS TRAVELLED

COVER STORY

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SONU SOOD

IN THE ‘MAXIMUM’ FORM

SPORTAINMENT

GETTING CANDID WITH VISHNU VARDHAN RISING TENNIS STAR FROM HYDERABAD

AGL INTERIORS

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INSIDE BLISS

AN EXCLUSIVE PEAK INTO ANIL & NEERU KUMAR’S RESIDENCE

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AGL Publisher’s Letter The monsoon re-launch of Avant Garde Life is here, splashing itself with an all-new revamped look. After innumerous brainstorming sessions, meetings over coffee and lunch, we have finally arrived to a conclusionto not just be back, but to be back with a BANG!

This issue is a pure blend of passion and dedication from each one of us, to make this magazine one of its kind. In the new look of AGL, we open up to wider horizons with our sections on - Health and Fitness, Local flavors, Déjà Vu, Out of the Closet and Romances, adding to our already existing favorites like Extravaganza, E-List, People, Fashion, Travel, Hot Wheels and not to forget the Cover Story with the smartest villain in Tollywood and Bollywood - Sonu Sood. The all new journey has just started and we promise to give a better product every month, with the most happening events around town.

I would like to take this opportunity to whole heartedly thank all the people involved in re-launching AGL and bringing it back to the stands.

We are welcome to any suggestions from our readers.

Thank you readers for all the support and the love even through our absence.

THIS ONE IS FOR YOU…

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Publisher Maadhavi Vice President & Editor-in-Chief Susan Anthony head marketing & pr Pauleen Chakravorty

Senior Features Writer Esha Jobanputra

Production And Distribution Md Asif Khan (Head)

Feature Writer S.R.K. Soundarya Varma

Circulation Executive Md Ameer Uddin Photographers Venkat Reddy (Staff) Vinay Anand Busi Contributors Ansaar Ali (Travel) Raashi Pachisia (Fashion) Lucky Malhotra (Haute Clicks) Ashutosh Joshi (Politics) Harshita Harish

Design Irfan Intekhab Shahzoor Ali Sri Hari Billa Courtesy Chenelle SkyPark Cafe Sheesha Sky Lounge Dr. P. Padma

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Chairman Anith Reddy

EVENTS Archana, Ritu, Namita, Vanita

Abhiram with a friend

Sunny & Suchita

Purvi

Samrat

Neha

Pretty Smile

Malika & Sunita

Suman & Vibha

The special screening of Emraan Hashmi, Abhay Deol and Kalki Koechlin starrer Shanghai held at PVR Cinemas. Socialites like actor Samrat, Vibha, Abhiram, Rahul Golecha and many others were spotted at the event.

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EVENTS Vikram Goud

Suresh Manikonda with family

Feroz with Suresh

Sharon Amir KCR

Satish & Neeharika

Vamshi

Suresh Manikonda celebrated his son’s first birthday at N-Convention with family and friends. The guests present at the birthday were a perfect blend of politicians, sports person & socialites.

The decor of the party was the talk of the town.

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EVENTS Aaliyah with a friend

Pinky Reddy

Vithika

Sakshi

Hyderabadi shopoholics splurge in retail therapy at various exhibitions like Khwaaish, D’esire and Akhriti, where there were beautiful stalls from all over India. Hyderabad is surely a shoppers’ paradise and the smile on the ladies face says it all!

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Shashi Mehta

CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPOHOLIC

EVENTS Aditya Pancholi with other guests

Dy CM. Damodar

Poonam Kaur

Zubin

Sushma Reddy

Neeta Lulla

Prasad Bidappa

The Hamstech Institute’s annual event Calantha held at HICC, Hyderabad. Deputy CM, Prasad Bidappa and Zubin and many more were seen at the fashion show AVA N T G A R D E L I F E | 1 1

EVENTS

Binamehta

Deepa Gupta

Shailu

Shilpa

Terrance Lewis

Kakatiya Ladies Club’s recent event was with dancer Terrance Lewis where all the members were seen shaking a leg and having a gala time dancing to the grooves!

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EVENTS

Sadhana Singh

Sameera

Kavita Reddy

Audi introduced its compact luxury SUV, Audi Q3 in Hyderabad on June 9th, 2012.

Some socialites seen at the launch were Rummy Azad, Kavitha Reddy, Sameera and many more.

Rummy Azad with a friend

Mr. Ranjit Yadav, Country Head - Mobile & IT, Samsung India & Actor Shruti Hassan at the Samsung Galaxy III launch, with the first proud owner of the smartphone on Friday at Samsung Digital Plaza at GVK One Mall, Banjara Hills.

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AGL Politics

Headlines Jagan Reddy Routs Congress, Sweeps by polls Jailed MP Jagan Mohan Reddy drove a point home during the by-polls which have been touted as the Semi-finals before the 2014 State Assembly elections.

Riding on a strong sympathy wave the newly formed YSR Congress humiliated the Congress party by bagging 15 out of the 18 assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat in by-elections in Andhra Pradesh in a showing that this could be a political gamechanger in the state. Congress managed to save some face bagging two seats while its main opposition the Telugu Desam party faced a complete rout and major embarrassment by drawing blank on the board. The TRS though managed to gain a victory albeit on a slender lead in a the lone seat fought in the Telangana region.

After these results the Congress saw its majority reduced to seven seats while the YSR congress increasing its tally to 17, while the final analysis states that Congress has lost 14 of the 16 seats it won in the 2009 election. By-polls were necessitated in 16 of the 18 assembly seats due to disqualification of sitting Congress MLAs who switched loyalty to Jagan and voted against Congress government during a no-trust vote in December last.

AP Emerges as Most Unsafe for Women in South: Where is Andhra Pradesh heading towards? Women in our state are reluctant to go out alone in the night time or stay alone; unlike the women of other metro cities that is because Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the most unsafe place among the four South Indian states according to data collated by the National Crime Bureau (NCRB). Andhra had the most registered cases of crime against women and the worst of incidents or rape and sexual offences on all aspects including the number of cases reported and number of persons arrested charge-sheeted and convicted. Infact, the state has the highest sexual harassment cases and double the number of cases registered when compared to the other states , the worrying trend here is that this has been the case for the past three years. There were 4,562 cases of sexual harassment in AP last year, the figure was 83 for Karnataka, 537 for Kerala and 638 for Tamil Nadu. According to the NCRB data the safest place for women is Karnataka which reported the least number of cases in both categories of rape and sexual harassment.

S&P Downgrade – Is this the end of our economic development?

India’s industrial output growth flat lined in April, piling pressure on policy makers to cut rates and revive the economic fortunes of the BRIC nation that Standard & Poor’s warned could be downgraded to junk status because of political inaction. The agency revised its outlook on India’s BBB-long-term sovereign credit rating to negative from stable. The ratings agency said India’s leaders had strayed from the path of economic liberalisation and the country could become the first of the BRIC nations — Brazil, Russia, India and China— to lose its investment grade credit rating. High inflation and interest rates, splits in the top leadership and the euro zone debt crisis have weighed on India for more than a year. Economic growth hit its weakest pace in nine years in the quarter ending in March.

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AGL Politics

Headlines Pranabda For President says Congress After a lot of debate, suspense and an array of potential candidates, the Congress party finally named Pranab Mukherjee its candidate. While trying to appease two of its most powerful ally’s the BSP and the more wavering TMC. On a day when the party was losing by-polls across the nation they managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat by convincing Mulayam Singh Yadav and weaning him away from his opportunistic partnership with Mamta Di and getting him to support Pranab Mukherjee. Throughout the week the Congress high command was in utter dilemma and even greater pressure to choose a candidate being absolutely clean bearing in mind the string of corruption cases the party’s been hit by. And who else but Pranab Mukherjee, Congress and Sonia Gandhi’s “Crisis Man” to fill in the position, the Congress seems to have won the day against Mamta Di and the BJP led opposition, its still not clear who will fill in the hot seat of being an “FM” after Pranab Mukherjee. With A P J Abdul almost slated to refuse BJP’s proposal to run for a second term at the office, there seems to be no candidate in sight to match Mr. Mukherjee’s contest, though this also leaves open the question – who will now be the “Crisis Man” for Congress?

Gram Samvad Yatra : Team Anna to Tour UP Following their debacle to drum up support last year in Mumbai for their anti-corruption crusade and a low mediocre response in Delhi in May this year, Team Anna has decided to tour UP to gain support for its indefinite fast in Delhi. The “Gram Samvad Yatra” as its called will be spearheaded by controversial Team Anna member Manish Sisodia. The team is demanding setting up an Independent Special Investigation team (SIT) to probe the 15 cabinet ministers against whom they have leveled corruption allegations, interesting one of those fifteen ministers is Prime minister Manmohan Singh himself. The team has also demanded setting fast track courts against the 15 ministers. In the first phase - from June 18 to 22 - the team will travel to villages in Saharanpur, Bhagpat and Shamli districts, while in the second phase from June 25 to 29, Team Anna will visit villages around Meerut, Muzzafarnagar, Bijnor and Roorkee.

The third phase will be from July 2 to 6 and would cover villages in Noida, Bulandshahr and Aligarh and the last phase of yatra would take place in Ghaziabad, Hapur, JP Nagar and Moradabad from July 8 to 12. One can only hope that Team Anna doesn’t meet with the lack lustre response he is getting from the Metro’s, since this is a state which has chosen goondaism over corruption.

Socialist gain huge in France emerge victorious in Parliament elections French President Francois Hollande’s anit-austerity drive received a great response as his socialist party seized victory in the country’s parliament election. The Socialists won between 308 and 320 seats in the 577-member National Assembly, clearing the way for Hollande to implement his centre-left programme without having to depend on other leftist factions or the opposition. This is first time in history of the 54 years, a republic party has so much power. This win puts the socialists in control of both the houses of parliament for the first time. By winning an outright majority in the National Assembly, the government will be able to push through the cuts without having to negotiate for the support of the Communist-backed Left Front.

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AGL Extravanganza

Diva Vodka

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DIVA Black Gold

DIVA Happy

DIVA Marina

DIVA Cassandra

DIVA Amelie

Blackwood Distillers based in Scotland are offering their latest premium vodka with the price reaching the sky. Branded as the Diva premium, the bottle boasts of a centre mantle filled with diamonds, if that is your preferred choice to any lesser precious stones of your taste ranging from $3,700 to $ 1 million. The drink itself is filtered through ice, charcoal (Nordic birch) and finally through sand, not your regular beach sand but a precious version comprising of crushed diamonds and gems. The whole arrangement is distilled thrice and has a source of natural spring water.

Diamonds

AGL Extravanganza

An earlier notification by Birks Jewelry store located in Edmonton would have probably given you the chance to reschedule your schedule for witnessing this marvel. However, since they are already booked out and I assuming pink panther would be sneaking around those display stands, the world’s largest pink diamonds is the latest show-off by the Birks, valued at $ 2.5 million, they will be displayed for the first time. 45 precious stones and other exquisite jewellery are its rivalled display neighbours for the collection. Any potential buyer who has run out of the chance to attend it should not despair as the whole collection would be displayed in a different country if the deal is not done in Edmonton.

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AGL Extravanganza

Beauty

A million dollar smile or put that value down as $ 14 million and you would wonder what this is all about. H. Couture have outdone their previous high-life offerings as they now provide a Mascara and Lipstick costing the above mentioned value for all those out there sailing their yatch or booking the next flight for a trip to outer space. With 2,500 blue diamond’s set on a 18 karat gold base in the mascara bottle and 1,200 pink diamonds shimmering as the lipstick cover, you would need an exclusive service round the clock equivalent to that of a seven-star hotel. Complimentary refills for 365 days for the lashes and lip is t he add-on.

Birkin Bags

If you are a slave for designer handbags, then we can say with a conviction that a Birkin bag tops the list of your dream bags. So what’s so great about this luxurious bag? Well, everything!

For starters, it’s not just a bag, it’s an investment. The cost of a Birkin bag spans a wide range. They start at $5,300 and go on up to about $50,000 or even more. For the price of a new bag, you not only get the prestige of carrying a piece of fashion history but you also can go into any Hermès store in the future and for a few hundred dollars, have your bag sent to Paris to be reconditioned at a Hermès purse “spa”.

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GIZMO M A NI A LAMBORGHINI L2800 TABLET

SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII

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t’s modern, it’s human and it’s closest to being perfect that a smartphone could ever be. With the best display ever witnessed – better than the Galaxy Nexus, HTC One X, phone 4S, or that of any mobile device you could ever have laid eyes on. Its speed and fluidity of operation are unrivalled, and near instantaneous. Despite its relatively large size, it is remarkably well balanced in the hand, and feels fantastic to the touch. It is the best Android device – no – the best Smartphone – ever created. Make no mistake folks – this is quite simply the best smartphone in the world. Dish out $199.99 and be a part of the revolution.

NINTENDO WII U GAMEPAD

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intendo has come up with the Wii U GamePad.Some of the features include the Infrared transceiver on the GamePad which can communicate directly with other devices and hardware accessories. The built in camera and microphone can be used for special software apps along with voice and video chat. Another impressive aspect of the GamePad is that it can control the television even when the main Wii U is off. Apart from these features, the GamePad supports the usual “+ Control pad” for controls and menu selection. The L/R (Left/Right) analog sticks are used in shooting, sports and adventure games.

The usual 4 button array of ABXY is also present along with the trigger-like ZL/ZR and L/R buttons accompanied by the accessory connector, headphone jack, volume control, start -select buttons and power button. The price of this uber-cool GamePad is yet to be disclosed.

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t is raining tablets, and here’s one that is going to steal every Lamborghini fan’s heart away. The Lamborghini L2800 is the newest entrant in the tablet market. Certainly less golden than its smartphone sibling, the back of the tablet stands out with it sleek, sexy Dark Knight-ish look The tablet, according to reports comes with a Qualcomm processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM and 4GB of internal memory (a memory card slot is present), 2 cameras - 2 and 5 MP and 7500 mAh battery. It sports a 9.7-inch LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels. The tablet is currently running Android 2.3, but an upgrade to 4.0 goodness is to follow. The Lamborghini L2800 tablet will cost you (127,889.31 INR approx.)

BlackBerry Porsche P’9981

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ollaboration between Porsche Design and BlackBerry gives the all new luxury Smartphone for blackberry lovers all around the world. The unibody stainless steel frame gives the P’9981 some heft and a sturdy feel. It’s a Bold 9900 through and through. The 1.2 GHz processor delivers snappy performance and the keyboard is great for messaging. With a price tag of $2,000, the exclusive Porsche Design P’9981 Smartphone from BlackBerry is a Bold 9900 in an expensive new skin. It is not a better BlackBerry than the 9900, but if you have the cash and want to stand out, it is definitely the BlackBerry for you.

This will cost you around INR 1,39,000.

ASUS PadFone

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he ASUS PadFone is a true transformer going from a phone into tablet, into a docked laptop-like experience. The USP of this PadFone is that it offers the combination of a tablet and a phone that are united together to work as a single device. Some features that are going to get your attention are 4.3 Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen, 10.1″ tablet multi-touch tablet screen; the 960×540 resolution, 1280×800 tablet resolution; the 1.5 GHz dual core Qualcomm SnapDragon S4. With impressive memory space and a classy look, this is a much awaited gadget in the Indian market.

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AGL PICKS Fitness Gadgets

Iqua Beat fitness gadget The Iqua Beat tracks your exercise and fitness through little buds in your ears. You will love the fact that the device comes with a way to answer calls and intuitively skip music tracks with a simple swipe. It’s a handy gadget for fitness fanatics who want to know more about their workouts. Get this and make your workouts informative and fun!

Striiv

BodyMedia Fit CORE Armband

Striiv is a lightweight key chain gadget, which comes with a built-in accelerometer and altimeter that measures not just the number of steps you’ve taken, but also how many stairs you’ve climbed and how fast you’re going and gives you points for every step you take.

You can then use the points to play a game built into the device.

This would cost you $99. Striiv’s novel approach to fitness is a fun motivator.

It takes courage to strap this 1-oz. band around your upper arm and let it measure things like skin temperature, sweat and heat flux (the rate at which heat is coming off your body) around the clock. That’s because the $149 CORE armband, which uses the measurements to calculate total calories burned, has an uncanny knack for making you feel like a slug if you don’t move enough each day. It also estimates total calories burned, even when you are asleep. Hey, every bit counts.

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HOT WHEELS

Pagani Huayra Named after an ancient Andean god of wind, the Huayra is a masterpiece of both design and engineering, conceived of and built by a handful of specialists in Pagani’s boutique factory in Modena, Italy. To put it simply, the Pagani Huayra is a head-turner. With the quadprojector lights up front, the six taillights sport a triangular configuration instead of the familiar vertical one. Pagani also kept its signature square exhaust formation, which has become one of the company’s many trademarks. The car also features gull-winged doors, which only add to its aerodynamic form. Like all Paganis, the Huayra’s interior is just as impressive as its exterior, featuring an aluminum dashboard and a central multi-function display by way of and HD touch screen, which operates the car’s satellite navigation, bluetooth phone, audio functions, and secondary vehicle functions. There’s no question that the Huayra is luxury in its purest form, and only the world’s foremost car collectors and earners will ever drive one, let alone own one. This beast is marked at $1.4 million.

BMW K 1300S HP Package The limited edition 2012 BMW K1300S HP Package has lots to offer, underneath its exterior of brilliant Alpine White, deep Night Black and glowing Lupine Blue metallic is one of the most powerful engines, the 175 hp K1300S. This limited edition is loaded with extra HP Series parts, such as: high-quality HP Carbon parts for the front wheel cover, battery cover and rear seat cowling, HP rear sets for the rider and passenger, a beautiful Akrapovic sports silencer and a paddock stand. Each limited edition K 1300 S HP Package comes with a unique, numbered plaque. After all, there are only 750 of the K 1300 S with HP Package.

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HOT WHEELS

Maybach Landaulet The 2012 Maybach Landaulet is a four- or five-seat ultra luxury sedan with a retractable rear soft top. Standard features include exclusive 20-inch wheels, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, an active self-leveling suspension, power-closing doors and trunk, adaptive cruise control, 10-way power front seats with heat and massage, front-seat memory settings, a full leather interior, two-person reclining rear bucket seats with heat and La-ZBoy-style footrests, four-zone climate control, active air filtration, a rear beverage cooler, champagne flutes and an umbrella. Options include threeacross seating in the back, a partition-mounted 19-inch television screen, active ventilated seats and granite trim, because the Landaulet just isn’t heavy enough. You can also customize the Landaulet with pretty much whatever you and your Relationship Manager can cook up. The Maybach Landaulet is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 that produces 620 HP and 738 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic are standard. The Landaulet should go from zero to 60 mph in just a hair over 5 seconds, which is quite swift for something that weighs about 6,400 pounds. Those fortunate enough to have $1.38 million to spend on a Maybach Landaulet will be blown away by the riding impressions.

Lexus LFA Roadster

It was said to have taken nearly ten years to develop, and in truth it is a spectacular car. Light weight was a priority when the car was being developed, and although there are a few lighter cars, extensive use of carbon fiber has made the LFA very light. It is a blisteringly fast car, one of the fastest in the world. The downside of all of this is that it is horrifyingly expensive, not Bugatti Veyron expensive, but still very expensive, even by supercar standards. So how much is this going to cost you? A staggering $375,000.

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HOT WHEELS

MERCEDES-BENZ ML 350 4MATIC THE EFFORTLESSLY SUPERIOR SUV

by Esha Jobanputra

The Mercedes-Benz ML350 is not only powerful, dynamic and expressive, but also efficient, refined and responsible. It ensures highest degree of driving pleasure but also takes into account of the need to ensure that driving remains a pleasure in future too. The third generation M-Class has a power of 259 BHP at 1600-2400 RPM and an immense peak torque of 619NM. The promise implicit in the exterior design of the vehicle is kept by the interior with its fine materials and painstaking workmanship. Standard fit THERMOTRONIC automated climate control makes every journey a comfort trip. The car has an all new command interface for audio video compatibility; audio playback also includes a 10GB internal hard disc. There is internet connectivity on board giving you an access to all web portals. The web enabled multimedia system allows you to turn your vehicle into an opera house or a rock concert venue The assistance system provides the driver with additional support in various driving situations and further enhances the feeling of comfort and security which the new M-Class inspires.

It has an intelligent light system with 5 modes of operation which adapt to vehicle dynamic. Not to forget the pre-safe feature which automatically adjusts the seat anticipating a panic break situation and apart from the nine airbags it gives automated parallel parking assistance M-Class being the only SUV offering this feature. The system also detects drowsiness in a fraction of a second. This car is equipped with the latest transmission of 7G tronic plus giving the smoothest of gear shifts along with paddle shift. This particular diesel engine is most refined when compared to any other SUV As compelling and exciting as the M-Class is, it is also a model of environmental responsibility. An integrated ensemble of Blue Efficiency measures prevents waste. From the fuel- saving tyres to the EC0 start/stop function to the standard fit 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, this vehicle surely proves that it is possible to enjoy the height of luxury while exercising moderation.

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TECHNICAL DATA NO. OF CYLINDERS / 6/V ARRANGEMENT TRANSMISSION 7G-TRONIC PLUS TOTAL DISPLACEMENT(CC) 2987 RATED OUTPUT (kW/hp @rpm) 1920/258 @ 3600 RATED TORQUE (Nm @rpm) 619 @1600-2400 ACCELERATION (O to 100 km/h) 7.4 TOP SPEED, APPROX (km/h) 224 TYRE SIZE (front/rear) 265/ 45 R 20 TANK CAPACITY 70 BOOT CAPACITY 690 TURNING CIRCLE DIAMETER 11.80 KERB WEIGHT/PERM. GVW (kg) 2175 PERMISSIBLE GROSS WEIGHT 2950

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The Master of Retail Mr. Sutinder Singh

by Esha Jobanputra

Our spotlight this month is on Mr. Sutinder Singh, the Managing Director of P.C.H Marketing (P) Limited. An entrepreneur, who started from a small crockery house, is now the owner of one of the largest player in the retail industry. PCH is identified as a company of “Quality Products” with “Value for Money” and has an ever increasing portfolio of products like consumer durable products, mobile phones, IT products, furniture, crockery and clothing brands like Tommy Hilfiger, French Connection, Calvin Klein and many more pan India.

Tell us something about your business?

PCH (Punjab Crockery House) was started in the 1950’s by my father and the crockery house was a landmark name in the city.

It has been 37 years since I joined the business. From the early 80’s we started diversifying into various categories like consumer durables and non- durables. Our next step was becoming the largest distributors in Hyderabad for Nokia mobile phone handsets, and thereafter we are continually adding on to our brand brigade with various brands of electronics, clothing, sunglasses etc.

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What are your future plans for PCH? Hmm.. We started with a single store and now have a count of 85 stores across India. My plan for the company is to further diversify into various fields and bring in many more brands under the umbrella of PCH and shoot up the number of stores to a 100 in the coming two months.

“The main ingredients for becoming a successful businessman is passion for anything that they do, professionalism in their approach, integrity, honesty, commitment and the drive to reach the top.”

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Watch: Rolex How do you manage such a huge business?

Simple remedy is that I start my day early and work religiously from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and I have a good team of professionals who are truly committed and have a positive approach for work. Working in a team with the perfect team spirit has always worked for me.

Clothing: Tommy Hilfiger & CK

With such a busy schedule how do you find time for family?

My Sundays are entirely dedicated for my family. It’s a fun filled family day.

How do you rate Hyderabad for its business potential?

The ongoing Telangana issue is creating a lot of concern for new investors; and they are reluctant in investing in the city. Hyderabad has to mature in terms of market but with a little bit of political stability; things will fall into place gradually.

Food: Chinese

What is the vision of PCH?

Our vision is to be the most preferred Retail brand in India for providing world class products and services for individual and corporate customers. With our quality of services, we will elevate the level of convenience in our customers’ lifestyle. We will always attain higher standards of Customer Delight with our attitude of sincerity and honesty towards our work.

What were the difficulties in setting up such a big empire?

When we first started, it was our dream to have a turnover of Rs. 100 crores but now we have a turnover of Rs. 2000 crores. Reaching this was not as easy as written; it was a journey of hardwork, commitment and perseverance which paid off well.

Place: Taj Falaknuma

What are the suggestions you can give to the upcoming entrepreneurs?

The main ingredients for becoming a successful businessman is passion for anything that they do , professionalism in their approach, integrity , honesty , commitment and the drive to reach the top.

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DEJA VU

ARE YOU A

CRACKBERRY?

by Esha Jobanputra

Are you in love with your blackberry? Do you...

Find yourself with your head down and mind engrossed in your phone even when you are surrounded with people around you.

Have frequent visits to the loo?

Love traffic signals so that you can have a quick check o your pings and BBM’s Talk to the person sitting next to you through BBM? Have all the panic buttons in your body activated as soon as the EDGE sign is not seen?

Remember that blackberry is originally a fruit?

Handle your blackberry like a new born baby!

Taking utmost care of it and hate giving it to anyone else;-) Ignore the most sumptuous piece of cake in front of you because you are busy texting.

Often get sarcastic stares from people because you are laughing for no reason as though you are suffering with insanity !

Remember, BlackBerry is a tool

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ell then you are one in the millions suffering from ”. an incurable addiction named “CRACKBERRY Addiction to your blackberry or for that matter any smart phone is devil in disguise. Research has revealed that those who time and again a check for emails or messages and multitask it with many other things have a physical and mental disturbance with repurcurtions like release of stress hormones, adrenaline and many other side effects. BlackBerry users show signs that are similar in many way to alcoholism or drugs| !!! you are in bad need for blackberry Liposuction.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BEING A CRACKBERRY

It’s no surprise that hammering on your BlackBerry keypad can be harmful for your fingers. But you may not realize how much damage you’re inflicting. In a perfect world The tendons of your finger can no longer glide through their tunnels smoothly and get temporarily stuck. This, in turn, causes the finger to lock or catch before it has a chance to open—a phenomenon known as “trigger finger”—which is medically a form of tendinitis. Initial medical treatment is often selective steroid injections to help decrease tendon inflammation, but if symptoms persist, a small surgical procedure may be required to release the pulley causing the problem.”

Maximum number of accidents are caused by usage of cell phones during driving, no matter how many advisories go out on not driving while using cell phones, this type of accident continues at an alarming rate.

Increased risk of nonsocial behaviour Gone are the days when people use to meet each other to stay connected, in today’s world being socially active on BlackBerry Messenegr has been termed as stay in connected. People overly involved with their smart phones and cell phones often don’t understand why their addictive tendencies can be described as nonsocial behaviour. Let it be in college, home, dinner or even a date with your love you will find people glued to their smartphones; thereby creating rifts in relationship due to social connections.

DEJA VU SOLUTIONS TO GET OVER: Switch off your phone during meals, the world is not going to end Loo is the only place where you can be alone so please let your phone also be alone Pay attention to things happening around Please put your phone to sleep when you are sleeping World existed even before mobile phones were introduced have a mobile free day and see the difference Give importance to other things and people around you who need your attention much more than your BlackBerry.

Hope this addiction can be cured with the best rehabilitation‌. get well soon.

Top BlackBerry Rules to follow: 1. Never use you BlackBerry in a meeting at work 2. Never use you BlackBerry at religious places 3. Never use you BlackBerry in a hospital 4. Never use you BlackBerry at one of your children’s concerts 5. Never use you BlackBerry in a movie theatre 6. Never use you BlackBerry in the restroom 7. Never use you BlackBerry while operating a motor vehicle 8. Never use you BlackBerry on a date with your spouse or friend 9. Never use you BlackBerry at a family function 10. Never use you BlackBerry in shower

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Cayman Islands

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combination of sting rays along with lobsters on your dinner plate and you know for a fact that you can only be at the Caymans Islands. Located in the Caribbean with a total population a shy above 50,000, a seven mile jog would have become obligatory where it not the name of the famous Seven mile Island. Serene Beaches, virgin sand and a touch of the perfect sunlight, I would be not exaggerating if I say I have witnessed the epitome of pristine beauty of Mother Nature.

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Comprising of six Islands and a politically marked British Overseas territory, these combinations of land masses give the other tourism destinations in the vicinity a run for their money. Scuba diving and snorkelling on the Grand Cayman would be an imperative exercise just as buying the local souvenir. If flora and fauna are your keenness, do check out the Green Sea Turtles at the Cayman Turtle Farm in addition to the natural carpeting of palm trees and hibiscus bursting with a radiant red – displaying the same perfect yet calm surroundings to shrivel your senses.

The Hell Island gets its name by the jagged black limestone formations which gave this tourist village a photo-op worth a lifetime. A visit to the local souvenir shop with a devil-disguised owner of the shop and sending a wish-you-were-here postcard back home would be a sure shot pin-up for your vacation wall. For a statement is this what hell looks like, the answer would be a tropical paradise in this case.

Although considered the most expensive islands of the Caribbean, there are ways to get around the cost factor especially with the ocean front guest houses. The tourism department does an effective job to bolster their tourist friendly approach which talks the most when you feel the value in your pocket.

If you happen to be on the Island in the month of May, the Cayman carnival Batabano is to be looked out for and not going through with the celebrations is as good as wasting a memory you can hold on forever. It is a celebration of Caymanian and Caribbean culture through cuisine, music, dance and other arts, guaranteed to keep you and your family enthralled and excited depending on how much you have it in you to stay active.

Restaurants play a keen role in your trip and especially the ones located on the East End & North side islands. The lobster season which usually lasts for three months at the start of the year is a great way to relish your taste buds for the taste of the Islands – so to speak. The chef at the Banana’s restaurant really knows what a dinner means and has one of the best culinary skills on the island.

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Natural attractions such as the blow holes in East End district, Hell in the West Bay, Mastic trail and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park are where the feathers of nature unfold to take you cruising through the lanes of sheer nature and evidence that what you witness will have its effect on you – in a more humane way.

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hen 300 year old olive trees, old yet stunted in their roots fill the horizon while you travel across land, it does not take too many guesses as to which part of the world you are treading upon. Add black olives and a string of orange trees through out the country and viola you have Spain. Known for it’s soccer lovers around the world in today’s time more than it’s horticulture, the main tourist cities of the country are Madrid, Malaga, Valencia and the 16th most visited city in the world – Barcelona ( Barca cheers in the background).

Historically, the affinity towards Barcelona by world travelers and the previous world ratings city wise have repeatedly held it to be the most livable city time and again. With an array of offerings from entertainment to science, the city offers every bit of the right mix for its visitors and residents to relish in addition to the occasional bank and festival holidays which tend to give a reason to sit back and fathom the experience.

The country offers a fairly good network of transportation especially with the high speed trains managed by Renfé. An experience of moving at a speed of 280 – 300 kph is always breathtaking and with Mother Nature blossoming through green hills, caressing low clouds with a touch of shade all the time, you cannot ask for more. Spanish villages in and around Barcelona display the traditional grandeur and aura always associated with the people of this region. Stone / wooden houses with grasslands and a typical antique patio are reminiscent of the Spanish oil and bread with a tad touch of olives, ensure you go through a time portal.

Mention the Spanish league and for sure the club names would start going their fair rounds especially with FC Barcelona’s origins and base at the Barcelona FC stadium. A cool 35$ ensures you go through the club in and out to satisfy your love for the sport as well as drool over the historical and presently still one of the top soccer clubs in the world.

Any Picasso’s around and it becomes hard to not mention them. A well managed museum dedicated for the painter ensures that your love for art and hunger for creativity is satisfied with a nominal 18$ entry to view the thoughtful designs and masterpieces of one of the greatest painters to walk the face of our planet. Timings are a bit of as the museum stays closed on Mondays and is open for the rest of the week.

If your vacationing in Barcelona then try not missing the famous

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magic fountain’ .The extravagant light,dance and music show will just steal your heart away.

Your stay at any average hotel in this city will be costing you somewhere between 10 to 30 thousand rupees. But if you want the enormous and the luxury extreme then the top high star rating hotels like ‘the arts Barcelona’, ‘Barcelona hilton’ and a few more bring you the most sophisticated tech and comfort like, the prices they ll charge you at the end.

For the entire tour of the city you can take the BUS TOURISTIC for a day ,around 20 bucks per person and is completely worth it.

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KITCHENETTE

chococups

mini INGREDIENTS :

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar ½ tea spoon baking powder 1 tea spoon salt 1 tea spoon baking soda ½ cup shortening ¾ cup water 2 large eggs 3/4th cup milk 1 tea spoon vanilla (according to flavour) 4 ounces melted unsweetened baking chocolate

INGREDIENTS : 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (thighs or breasts, thinly cut) 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 cup vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cardamom pods 1 teaspoon allspice 1 lemon, juice of FOR THE SAUCE 1 cup tahini 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons yogurt

DIRECTION : Preheat oven at 350 degrees; line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine all ingredients into mixing bowl. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds and scrape bowl. Mix at high speed for 3 minutes. Fill liners ½ to 2/3rd full of batter.

Bake for 2- -25 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans then remove from pan and place on wire racks to cool completely. Frost when chocolate cupcakes are completely cool!

7) Add french fries and pour on sauce.

8) Roll like a soft taco or burrito and you have shawarma!

9) ***Cooking time does not include refrigerating overnight***

shawarma

DIRECTIONS :

1) Combine all ingredients except for chicken, fillings, and sauce ingredients to make marinade. If it seems a little dry, add a little olive oil (a tablespoon at a time).

2) Add chicken, cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferable overnight.

3) Put the mixed chicken on to the shawarma machine rod , start with small pieces at the bottom and gradually put the large pieces upwards. Adjust the rod near to the flame.

4) While chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. Combine sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

5) The chicken is done when it’s light brown all over, make sure it is thinly cut with a sharp knife.

6) Spread enough chicken on special roti that cover 1/4 of the roti.

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Sinful Bliss

Willy Wonka The one pit-stop for the most tempting ice cream in the city is undoubtedly Creamstone. One can always see the place full of people along with family and friends in the comfort of their cars or in the small garden area they have, savouring every bit of the mouthwatering ice creams. The chocoholics can go on a sinful taste trip with their all time favourite Willy-Wonka with a deadly combination of Chocolate Ice-cream, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Sauce. Now is it not a thing to die for? Go on chocoholics get hearts and taste bud content with the WILLY WONKA!

Hyderabadi Haleem

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mongst the fruit carts and pani puri stands, there is soon to come a new competitor- Haleem. Though served year round, the month of Ramadan (when Muslims fast dawn till dusk) has become synonymous with Haleem, filling the streets of Hyderabadi with its pleasant aroma. A heart warming dish, haleem is a beautiful mixture of meat such as chicken or mutton, grains including various lentils and wheat, aromatic spices, lemon juice, dressed with just the right amount of ghee. High in calories, haleem is a balanced ratio of good carbs and proteins providing plenty of fiber and nutrients to day long fasters and non-fasters alike. The streets are swarming at this time with people anxious to get their share of modestly priced haleem anywhere from 30-60 rupees per plate. Vendors keep their stoves running all night as customers fill the haleem stand-lined streets, particularly in Old City, and consume plates of this delicacy into the wee hours of the night. One vendor says, “Its hard to say when is day and when is night, we are constantly grinding the mixture. Not paying attention for even a few minutes can lead to a whole batch of haleem going to waste.� Making its presence known in all of the Indian subcontinent and Middle East, Haleem is made with a special twist in almost every region.

Irani, Hydearbadi, Turkish, Pakistani, vegetarian, dry fruits, Haleem of all sorts can be found. What ever your preference, we trust that you know the best places in town serving Haleem and eat as much as you can while it lasts!

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ne look at the exquisite cakes designed by Hima Kanumuru, you are bound to think she is a pro, with degrees in cake making. Such is the detail and perfection in each of her cakes. Hima kanumuru, 29, is an engineer by training and a cake designer by choice. By providing personalized, designer, handmade cakes for her clients she has made her passion for baking into a full time profession. Quiz her on how it all started and she says “While living in USA, I attended a workshop for cake making held by the top cake designers of the world. That is where the idea of making it into my profession happened. I have been working on my skills ever since”. Starting out in 2010, Hima initially made cakes only for her family and friends. Her first hand-made cake was for her son’s first birthday. “With all the appreciation I got for my son’s birthday cake, I started making more cakes and slowly started taking orders. I work from home now, and plan to open my own designer cake boutique next year”. Wedding cakes are her other area of expertise and taste testing is available for cakes over seven kilos. You can experiment with flavors as well , since orange, lemon and coffee are some of her different yet loved cakes till date along with standards like chocolate and vanilla among others. Her forte, she says, is the personalization of each and every order. “We take your ideas and inputs to create a oneof-a-kind piece. Anything from your interest to your favourite sport, from your to passion to your party theme can be used as a idea for your cake. Kids usually go with their favourite cartoons and super heroes”.

You name it and she has it! These theme cakes are a big hit with kids and elders alike. One week intimation is required for a designer cake order as these cakes take a lot of time to finish and bring in the perfection. She is still in the process of creating her own style and yet has the traits of a master in her. Surely an Avant Garde in cake making!

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Price: The price range starts at 150 rupees for a cupcake and 3000 rupees for a half kg cake.

Details: Hima kanumuru Tel: 9000109988 www.facebook.com/froliccakes email: froliccakes@gmail.com

Racer’s edge is the place to be, if you are looking to go a casual place which has good food and a great ambience. This place is a hit with the youngsters who come down to just sit back, relax and unwind. Next time you make plans with your friends, make sure you check this place out!

The racer’s edge foundation has been accredited by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and CRY (Child Rights and You) for its contribution to the society. They aim at providing child welfare and are a part of many charity causes. The primary target of this foundation is to provide educational aids to at least ten lakh children every year. The Racer’s edge foundation is a part of many social causes in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. They have recently donated a sum of 1.5 lakhs to State home in Ameerpet, Hyderabad. However, now they also want to concentrate on helping build better old age homes and creating awareness on child education. Having received an award for being the “Best supporter” for UNESCO, this foundation is on its way to give back to the society in a great way!

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HEALTH & FITNESS

How to Get

BEACH PERFECT THIGHS & Perky Butt in 2 Weeks

Get up from the couch and make it happen. These 4 lower body blaster exercises you will see your thighs downsize and your butt perk-up in 2 weeks. The idea of this exercise routine is to do a short 30min high-intensity metabolic acceleration workout. It will raise your metabolism and after the workout you will still burn bucket-load of calories while sitting on your butt for the rest of the day.

You need to do 4 sets of each of the exercises below A set is a 20 seconds of fast hardcore movement, then 10 seconds rest After you finish all of the exercise, you repeat the whole cycle again

Hip lift on the ball This exercise is great for targeting the hips, butt as well as the lower back and the hamstrings.

1. Firstly lie on the ball with the support of neck, head and shoulders, with the bent knees and lifted toes.

2. Keep hold of medium-heavy weights on the hips, if desired.

3. Lower your hips towards the floor to start the move but devoid of rolling on the ball.

4. Compress the gluts to lift hips until your body comes in a straight line.

5. Do again for 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 16 reps.

Some other effective exercises to slim your thighs and hips include walking, swimming, running, biking, kickboxing, and wall slide.

FULL SQUAT with a twist 1. Stand in correct posture with feet hip-width apart, toes pointed forward.

2. Sink into a full squat until your butt almost touches your calves.

3. Now come halfway up until your thighs are parallel to the ground.

4. Then lower back down again into the deep full squat.

5. Finish by standing straight up, driving forward from your hips and squeezing your butt as you stand tall.

6. You should keep your back straight at all times.

If you have a pre-existing knee injury or if you feel pain in knees when performing this exercise, you should only do a normal squat; go only low to the point where your thighs are parallel to the ground.

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HEALTH & FITNESS CURTSY LUNGES Curtsy lung is like a normal lunge just that the legs are crossed and the knees are turned out a little bit more than our regular straight-on lunge.

1. Stand in correct posture with feet hip-width apart, toes pointed forward, hands on hips.

2. Step forward with your right foot, crossing over your left. You right food should be on 45-degree angle.

3. Bend your knees and lower your hips until your right thigh is nearly parallel to the floor.

4. Drive off the right foot, pushing back until you are standing up straight again.

SWITCH LUNGES 1. Start in the lunge position with your right foot forward.

2. Lower your left knee straight down until it’s an inch off the ground.

3. Jump up and switch legs so you land in the lunge positions again but with your left leg forward 4. Keep switching legs.

What are you waiting for? Get going with showing-off your toned legs and perky butt at the beach.

One-Legged Deadlifts 1. Take a standing position on the left leg and by taking the right leg back just a bit, lightly rest on the toe.

2. Hold medium-heavy weight dumbbells in each hand facing the thigh and tip from the hips. Keep the back erect and the belly in, bringing the burden towards the floor.

3. At the same time, raise the right foot up as you lower the weight by taking the foot up to hip level.

4. Compress the glutes of the left foot to pull back up and do again for 2-3 sets of 8 to16 reps before switching alternate side.

5. Maintain the move controlled and slow and focus on maintaining your balance at the same time.

You can make Deadlifts even more challenging by raising the leg as you lower the torso that will require core strength as well as balance. If you feel unsteady, stay the back leg on the floor.

What are you waiting for? Get going with showing-off your toned legs and perky butt at the beach.

SQUAT JUMPS 1. Stand in correct posture with feet hip-width apart, toes pointed forward.

2. Reach forward with your arms as you drop into your deep squat.

3. Jump up as explosively as you can, driving down with your arms.

4. Then lower yourself back into the squat to complete.

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The top 10 reasons why you should consider using Aloe Vera Juice 1. Internal Cleansing or Detoxification

7. Skin Health and Repair

Aloe works very well in flushing out harmful toxins that that build up our body. Preserved food products, environmental toxins and stress can cause damaging effects, so it is essential to cleanse the body regularly. Aloe also contains natural elements that assist in ridding the body of harmful toxins to keep it in its finest condition.

Skin replenishes itself every 28 days. Collagen and elastin are critically important skin proteins: collagen is needed for structural support; and elastin for skin resilience. Aloe Vera provides the building blocks for skin repair and assists in the battle against skin ageing.

2. Improved Immunity and Resistance to Disease Aloe Vera contains various anti-oxidants that build up and improve the human immune system. These natural immune enhancers combat free radicals that may cause a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Aloe Vera juice effectively furnishes the body with all the needed anti-oxidants to improve resistance and prevent disease.

3. Better Digestion and Absorption Vital to good health and total wellness is maintaining a healthy digestive system. Aloe Vera helps attain good digestion by performing natural detoxifying functions. It helps the body eliminate harmful elements so it can better absorb healthy nutrients from the food that we eat. This results in a healthier bloodstream, more regular bowel movements and better digestive functions. It has also been seen to lessen heartburn and other digestive disturbances.

4. Minimized Inflammatory Conditions Aloe Vera users swear by its superb effects at reducing inflammatory states such as muscle stiffness and painful joints. Aloe Vera juice contains 12 components that help reduce inflammation without any side-effects.

5. Weight Control and Improved Energy because it has natural detoxifying properties, aloe Vera juice aids proper digestion and waste elimination. It supplies increased vitality as it allows the body to absorb more energy-boosting nutrients and works well for better weight management and control.

6. Complete Daily Vitamin & Mineral Requirements Aloe Vera gel contains the complete daily requirements for vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin. Since the body can’t retain most of these vitamins, daily replenishment is necessary.

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8. Rich Supply of Amino Acids Amino acids are the building blocks of protein needed by the body. Eight of these are essential, meaning the body is not able to produce these and needs an external source. Aloe Vera contains 7 essential amino acids known to boost protein building and absorption.

9. Oral Health and Hygiene Aloe Vera is available in a tooth gel formula that has inherent anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. It works very well against mouth ulcers and bleeding gums and contains vitamins and minerals that help maintain good oral health and hygiene.

10. Complete Food Replacement Rather than merely providing supplements to maintain overall health, aloe Vera juice is considered a food type. As such, its nutrients are easier to absorb and utilize than most other nutritional supplements.

HEALTH & FITNESS

CABBAGE Diet The Cabbage Soup Diet is a 7 day meal plan, for attaining maximum results and quick weight loss. It is not a longterm weight loss solution, but is known to be effective over the short term. Apparently it originally came from a hospital (Sacred Hearts Hospital) to stimulate weight loss for surgery patients but this cannot be verified.

Cabbage Soup Diet Plan

Day 1 Homemade cabbage soup, plus any fruit, apart from bananas.

Day 2 Homemade cabbage soup, plus other vegetables, including a baked potato with butter for dinner (potatoes are offlimits on other days) Day 3 Homemade cabbage soup, plus other fruits and vegetables Day 4 Homemade cabbage soup, plus anything up to 6 bananas and fat-free milk.

Day 5 Homemade cabbage soup, plus 6 tomatoes and up to 450 grams of meat or fish.

Day 6 Homemade cabbage soup, plus meat(beef) and vegetables Day 7 Homemade cabbage soup, plus brown rice, pure fruit juice, and vegetables.

Cabbage Soup Recipe

6 large green onions 2 green peppers 1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole) 1 bunch celery 1/2 head cabbage 1 package Onion Soup Mix 1 or 2 cubes bouillon (optional) 1 48 oz. can V8 Juice (optional) Season to taste (salt, pepper, parsley, curry, garlic powder, etc).

Note: There are a number of variations to this recipe.

Pros:

Fast weight loss.

The change from some of our normally junky eating habits can be beneficial.

Vegetables from the Brassica family (such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) have been found to aid in preventing cancer.

Many say they enjoy eating the soup.

Cons:

Some complain that the Cabbage Soup a little too bland.

Be prepared for gas…

Requires will power.

Lacks good nutrition High in salt.

Not a long-term answer.

Doctor Speaks

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n this age of hectic lifestyle, we all want simple, practical tips that will improve our nutritional well-being. Food is no longer considered just as a means of satisfying our hunger. It is now being seen as a nutrition therapy in itself. We are now looking at food as a medicine that heals, an antiaging agent, as functional foods, and as special feed for specific health issues.

People are becoming more open-minded about different tastes & flavours of the world.

This will not only mean variation in meals at home, but healthier restaurant eating too.

With the growing interest in culinary adventure, changing palettes & the availability of diverse ingredients, it is all the more challenging to cater to the health goals.

Our fascination with healthy diets is increasing by the day and there is no dearth of information in magazines, health books, web etc. With all these half-truths, we are made to believe that we are making good food choices.

If a label says ‘multi-grain bread ’, it may sound pretty healthy but unless it says ‘whole grains ’, it is not the healthiest choice you could make. Similarly whole fruit juices with no added sugar do not compare anywhere near the same level of nutrients you get from whole fruit Dr. P. Padma, apart from the difference in satiety value.

Chief Dietitian, The concept of back to basics diet- farm to table, whole-health diets help us live a better Star Hospitals quality of life. It is time to stop looking for easier options and take responsibility for our own health. Anything that can help us take responsibility for our own health more seriously is going to have staying power.

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Q&A

ADDING HEALTH TO YOUR LIFE

I am 30 and I don’t get an erection until n unless I am watching porn and simultaneously see my girl naked. I need to see it virtually while I am doing it with her. Off late we are having issues due to this, have tried a lot to arouse my girl without the screen on, but it doesn’t work. What can I do?

Well it’s a very unusual problem; I suggest you and your partner have a mutual talk about it. That will help her understand your problem better. You could try watching porn before doing it with her if it’s a planned encounter, or keep the screen on and try keeping an eye contact with your partner which will keep her totally into you.

I have had innumerous one night stands , I am single and have a playboy image, I like a girl but if I sleep with her I lose my interest in her, this way I am not able to be with any girl for more than a week, I wonder if I can ever fall in love, what should I do to be stable?

Love doesn’t happen when planned. And please stop seeing women as an object of desire. It is good that you understand and accept what you are. Go out and meet women and be yourself, right from the beginning. Women love honesty in a guy and if a girl really likes you for who you are then things might eventually work out for both of you.

Is it necessary to take “safe sex” precautions when you are having sex with just one partner -- or with someone you know well?

If both you and your partner are totally monogamous -meaning you have no physical sexual contact with another person outside of the relationship -- and you have both tested negative for HIV, and other STDs, then it is not necessary to practice “safe sex” in terms of disease transmission.

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they might be, then yes, safe sex practices are mandatory. The best protection against sexually transmitted disease is correct and regular use of a condom, a fresh one used for every encounter.

Be aware, however, that some sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes, can be contracted from the skin around the genitals, even when no obvious signs of disease are present.

My boyfriend and I often watch porn together and the thing that turns him on most is when a girl is performing the ‘deep throat’ type oral sex on a man. How do I go about copying it?

‘To simulate this without any of the gagging that can happen if you’re not used to doing it, steer his penis into the side of your cheek instead of straight back – it’ll feel to him like he’s touching the back of your throat, but it isn’t going to trigger your gagreflex. Just make sure you don’t get your teeth in the way! ‘If you want to do it for real, the best thing is to practice for a while on a toy, so that you can train yourself to relax your throat.’

Sometimes my husband is too tired to do it at night, but he’s always raring to go in the morning. Is that normal?

There’s a physiological reason your husband is an early bird.

Testosterone levels cycle between highs and lows throughout the day, typically peaking between 8 and 10 a.m. But morning wood can also be caused by the need to pee. When the bladder fills, it stimulates the nerves in that area, creating an erection.

The full bladder also creates pressure that increases blood flow to the genitals. If you’ve never been into getting it on in the a.m., give it a try. Since you’re just waking up and are barely conscious, your mind isn’t racing with thoughts yet, so you may have an easier time just focusing on the sensations.

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My boyfriend wants to try anal sex. Is it safe? And do women enjoy it?

‘There’s a saying that women try anal sex twice: once to see what it’s like, and the second time to see if it really was that bad. ‘In reality, the anus is packed with sensitive nerve endings, and rear action can create intimacy and give intense pleasure.’ Follow these rules: ‘Hygiene is paramount: wash hands and genitals before and after, keeping nails short. Always use lubricant and a condom.

Take it s-l-o-w-l-y, and stimulate yourself: the more turned on you are, the easier it is. Never transfer fingers or penis from bum to vagina without washing first.’

What is the ideal way to gain weight?

It would be ideal, if you can follow a natural process of putting on weight, to lessen the chances of side-effects of unnatural methods. Eating a good nutritious high-calorie meal (from the “good” calories chart!) and adding exercise has huge benefits.

You should put on weight for the right reasons and for the health benefits that fitness can offer.

I am a 41 years old man who has found to be intolerant to lactose. Is there any substitute for this with similar benefits?

Lactose intolerance can be dealt with by changing the form of milk consumed. It may be taken, not in pure form, but as curd/ yoghurt, cottage cheese, as this simplifies the lactose in the milk.

Soya milk is lactose free and can be consumed regularly.

What can I do when I have one of those feel-it-starting zits? Is there any way to prevent it from turning into a huge pimple?

That bothersome bump is a blockage of bacteria and oil trapped beneath the top layers of skin that has yet to form a pimple. To battle a blemish-to-be, wash with a cleanser that contains glycolic acid or salicylic acid which will slough off the top skin cells and clear out the dirt and oil underneath?

Help! Every time I get a zit, I end up with a red mark on my face. They eventually fade away, but it takes some weeks.

What should I do?

It’s not uncommon for a blemish to leave an unsightly spot in its place. And usually, the longer the blemish was there, the longer the red mark will linger or even develop into a permanent discolouration. So prevent post pimple problems by treating acne eruptions ASAP. Avoid picking or squeezing the spot, which can cause inflammation and redness, and use a benzyl peroxide-based product to dry out the blemish. Also be sure to protect your skin from the sun, since UV rays will just darken the discolouration.

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SONU SOOD Here’s the sneak peak into his real life

From a charming prince in Jodha Akbar to a baddie in Arundathi, he has played it all. Sonu Sood is the jack of all roles who can mould himself to any character with with ease and finesse. During this interview with AGL held on the sets on his soon to come Tollywood film, the reel life image of a rugged and tough guy was replaced with the real life image of a warm and amicable Punjabi stud. With his “Bommalli” image of a sinful spirit he has won millions of hearts down south and as “Cheddi Singh” shaking a leg with Munni he has conquered Bollywood as well.

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COVER STORY

“For me going to gym is like brushing my teeth and can not go a day without it!”

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COVER STORY

AGL

E X C L U S I V E

by Esha Jobanputra

Bollywood VS Tollywood?

Bollywood & Tollywood are like two wheels of my scooter, if they are not in sync I would meet with an accident so… cant do without either of them! But, I will always cherish Tollywood for the kind of opportunities and recognition it got me. Telugu film industry will be my stepping stone to success & a learning school.

What is the difference in filmmaking between both the industries?

Initially I thought Tollywood was more professional but Bollywood is now following suite.

What is your fitness secret?

For me going to gym is like brushing my teeth and can not go a day without it! And as they say “eat healthy & sleep right.” Junk food is not only bad for your waistline but also for your mental health.. So I try to stay away from junk food as much as possible.

How was the journey from “Aashiq Banaya Aapne” to “Dabangg”?

The journey was tough but pleasant. It was of course not a bed of roses without a filmy background or a “ GODFATHER” but the industry has been kind & it is always the survival of the fittest.

The banner of the film or the role you play? What is the deciding factor for you to sign a movie?

Not only the banner or my role in the movie but also the primary importance is that of a good director and an appealing script. The right combination of all the above makes it a perfect blend; and that is what drives me to sign the dotted line. The banner of course is the icing on the cake.

Your role as Pasupati in “Arundathi” created a culmination. What are your comments on that?

While shooting for the film I never expected that it would be such a sensational hit. That a character which was so depraved and evil would be appreciated to such an extent was a pleasant surprise for me. But hard work never goes in vain. We had long shooting hours for the film but we enjoyed the making of the movie thoroughly. Not only in Tollywood but when people from Bollywood also praise my role in the movie I feel proud to be a part of the movie.

How was it sharing the screen with the living legend Amithabh Bachchan in “Buddha hoga tera baap”?

Amitabh Bachan Saab is an institution in himself and will always inspire me for his style of work, punctuality and for the learning experience I had while working with him. I had a great time shooting for the movie. I am looking forward to work in many more films with him.

What do you prefer Sonu Sood the bad boy or Sonu Sood – the Gentleman !

I loved playing gentleman roles like in “Ek Vivah aisa bhi” & “Buddha hoga tera baap”.

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COVER STORY The roles I am offered are majorly the ones with a negative shade. But I do not want to limit myself to any one particular image. I am just trying to experiment with all kinds of roles.

you prefer?

(Laughs) I don’t know. May be I never got lucky (winks). My family always complained that I was too focused to the limit of getting boring. I have my routine which I follow religiously this doesn’t give much time to indulge myself.

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How do you stay away from controversies being so irresistible?

How does your son react to your movies?

He enjoys watching my movies. He’s becoming more filmy day by day and loves action films. He gets engrossed in my movies especially the action oriented ones.

How do you juggle between personal and professional life?

It is tough to juggle between personal and professional life because of my commitments. Even if I am sick or it is my birthday or my anniversary I have to fulfil all my commitments. At first it was difficult for my family to handle it but slowly they are understanding and gradually getting into the groove.

Tell us something about your son Eshan?

He is very much like me. I can relate to him many a times! He is a silent and a well behaved boy. He is always trying out a new stunt, or somersaults. He has got it all which I always wanted my son to have!

Any tips for the girls going gaga over you?

Please continue the madness. I love the attention it keeps me on my toes!

What is next in your goodie bag?

“Maximum” with Naseerudin Shah whch has recently released. It’s a movie about an encounter specialist where I play the lead role.

How was it working with Naseeruddin Shah?

He is focused, well prepared actor and a thorough gentleman. Another movie that is coming up is Shootout at Wadala where I am playing the role of Dawood Ibrahim.

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Relaxing at home anytime! I am not an outdoor person at all!

How do you like Hyderabad as a city?

I love this place, if not Mumbai or Punjab I would have definitely settled here.

Your idol : My mother, for her confidence and faith in me.

Favourite Film : Deewaar

Favourite Actor : Amitabh Bachchan

Favourite Hollywood Film : Rocky Series Favourite Tollywood Film : Arundathi Favourite Cuisine : Punjabi

Favourite Holiday Destination : USA Shoppers Paradise : USA Favourite Actress : Sri Devi Favourite Gadget : Apple iPad

Favourite Eatery in Hyderabad : Sahib Sindh Sultan Favourite Fragrance : Issey Miyake Favourite Ride : My Audi Q7

Favourite Brand : Emporio Armani

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SPORTAINMENT

Getting Candid with

Vishnu Vardhan Tell our readers about you...

by Esha Jobanputra

I am a very simple person. Close to my family. I like exploring different cities and that is something I do when I go abroad for my tournaments.

I am a very big foodie, love Indian cuisine and have a sweet tooth. But need to be careful about my diet. I enjoy working out let it be in the gym or even going out for a jog.

You have achieved quite a lot in a short span of time. How does it feel to be an international figure?

It has been a lot of struggle and just in the last 2 years have had some success in the international level. It feels good that finally your 5 am workouts are bringing results. All the hard work and sacrifice put by you, your family and your coach are not in vain. It makes me motivated to work even harder. It feels good to be recognized, but personally it has not changed anything at all. I have my own set of friends and support system who keeps me grounded all the time.

You are from Hyderabad, tell us about your childhood and upbringing here...

I was born and raised in Hyderabad. I finished my high school at the DAV Public School and graduated from the Wesley degree college (Osmania University). I did not have much of friends outside the tennis circle. My dad was very much interested in my tennis and my mom made sure I completed my education. There was a point when my mom would be going to my school more than me to collect my notes and be updated with my education. It is just because of her I could complete my graduation. Since the age of 7 tennis was my world. My dad was into my game, but his knowledge about the game in the past was very limited and would never interfere with what my coach did. It is because of my dad and my coach that I could take up this sport professionally.

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What is the one thing that comes to your mind when we say “Hyderabad�?

BIRYANI is one thing that comes to my mind when anyone says Hyderabad to me. As I am travelling a lot because of my tournaments and training, when I get home I get really lazy.

Do you learn more from wins or defeats, and why?

I have learnt a lot from my losses. It took me almost a year to win my first match. I think it is natural to point out your mistakes when you lose matches. But you always need to discuss with your coach or your trainer on it, before you come to any conclusions. I always follow the one day rule before I start analyzing my losses. But even wins teach you a lot; you just need to have a mindset to learn.

What inspired you to do tennis? Why not any other sport?

Tennis happened by chance to me, my parents wanted me to try out a sport after school and they tried cricket, basketball but then one of my friend from school would go to tennis and then I just followed him. After a year and half I started to win the under 8 and under 10 tournaments. To be honest I dint know for a long time that I enjoyed playing this sport.

You paired-up with and Sania Mirza for mixed doubles and won silver medal. How was the experience?

It is one the best fortnight of my career. It was just 30 minutes before the deadline I was paired up with Sania to play the mixed doubles. We were the underdogs and unneeded in the tournament. The first match we were down 2 match points and we came back to win that one.

After that it was a great run to win the silver medal. I have learnt a lot partnering with Sania. She taught me how to handle pressure and how to try to get your best game out under tight situations. Moreover to see your flag got up because of you is an amazing feeling which I cannot put out in words.

SPORTAINMENT What is your take on cricket being the most popular sport in India?

Cricket is not just a sport in India. I celebrated when we became the world champions. It is awesome to be the best in the world.

The popularity is because it reaches the masses. Even now the sponsors and the media is all to cricket. But things have changed in the last 5 years and a lot of attention is being given to other sport as well.

How was the journey so far?

The journey so far has been filled with a lot of struggle, sacrifice and hard work of my parents and my coach. Lots of ups and down, but I am very much thankful for the support of the people who have always been by my side no matter what. They are the ones who keep me grounded and inspire me to work hard every single day.

You are going to play in the Olympics with Leander Paes.

Nervous or confident?

I am not very nervous. I share a very good relationship with Lee. I have known him personally from the last 3 years. What he has done for the nation for the last 25 years through tennis is incredible and he is a huge inspiration to me. I have grown up watching him play. Having him as a partner and playing for the country at the Olympics is a huge thing for me and I would put in my best of the efforts.

If not a tennis player what would your choice of career be?

As an every normal south Indian family I would have also been an engineer.

“I have grown up watching Leander Paes play. Having him as a partner and playing for the country at the Olympics is a huge thing for me�

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AGL INTERIORS

inside “Bliss”

By S. R. K. Soundarya Varma

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arish and Neeru Kumars’ house nestles in a quiet lane on road number 38, Jubilee Hills. The couple worked extensively on their house for two years and finally moved in 2010.

They were helped by architect Milind Nulkar of Bengaluru for the designing of this lavish abode.

As I drive to their house, what instantly catches my attention is the beautifully engraved nameplate at their entrance. “That is an onyx marble stone with brass engravings for the details”, says Avnish Kumar the youngest child of the Kumars. Inside the gates, you are welcomed by huge portico that hints at an Italian influence. Once inside the house, I learn that Italian furniture and furnishings have been a favorite while designing this mansion.

Neeru explains, “I wanted a house that reflected the personalities of our family members. There is a personal touch to every detail in this

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house. It was an arduous task to do the interiors of the entire house all by myself. But the end result was rewarding.” She took in consideration of the likes of every family member while designing their personal space.

“As a family, spirituality is within us. That is why you can find our teacher, Nirankari Babaji’s pictures all around the house”, says the lady of the house who believes in a mission that preaches universal brotherhood.

The living area is done in a theme of white with a hint of black. Crystals and Swarovski adorn the room quite delightfully. It is pure eye candy how the crystals of the decors shine in the lights, which also happen to be Swarovski chandlers. Furniture sourced from Italy sits gracefully in this living room which has a private lounge attached to it. A handmade painting made of clay, depicting the Golconda Fort, adorns the corner wall.

A Hyderabadi touch to this western setting. The ground level also includes the dining and kitchen area. The Dining table is a lavish piece of art which adds to the element of bling.

You are sure to feel like a Maharaja, feasting on this particular table.

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One flight up (or you could use the elevator) brings you to the floor of bedrooms. The master bedroom, followed by bedrooms of the next two generations of the family. The master bedroom is spacious and the “Indian royalty� inspired furniture gives it a dramatic flourish. The dressing area and closet are attached to this space.

The wooden floors add warmth.

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The grandkids’ bedroom, is done in a princess theme. Colorful décor adds to the cuteness quotient of the room. “We used all the personal favorites of Raaina and Ruhani while doing this room.” Avnish’s room is all macho with theme of leather and black dominating the furnishings. Leather wallpaper subtly highlights the overall theme of the ultra modern furniture in this room.

The basement, or the “entertainment floor” as the family calls it, houses an eclectic mix of sources of entertainment. A drum set, a Table Tennis set and a billiards table are all placed in this area.

However, the best part of this floor is undoubtedly the home theatre, or may I call it a mini-theatre? Set in a 1000 sq. ft. with customized recliners, acoustic ceiling and floors covered in veneer, this is a proper amalgamation of sheer technology with tasteful interiors. The icing on the cake is the swimming pool in the lawn area. A beautiful water fall in the background adds to the grandeur of the entire space.

The picture collages of the family on almost every floor add to the warmness of the house. “Bliss” balances the difficult task of mixing luxury with warmth to create a chic, contemporary living space.

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ILVER CREEN

Salman Votes for Pranab De

After Pranad Mukherjee’s name was announced as congress candidate for the post of President, it released a sort of a twitter war between the stars. The first amongst it was Mega stalwart Salman Khan who displayed a rare display of Political fervour tweeted “Pranab da ka banna toh banta hain boss” . While Ranveer Singh being his nonchalant self begged to differ and was for Kalam, alas he lost out to the stalwart again since Kalam refused to run for the post. While the usual folks Amitabh Bachan, SRK and Amir Khan who are known for their political statements were unusually silent over the matter. But RGV was there as usual ensuring that his customary tweet caught everyone’s attention.

Vidya ke effects!

Vidya Balan can cause an affect to people and this time it’s none other than Farhan Akhtar who has got the effects. Both would be starring together as a lead pair in the movie “Pyar ke side effects”, this being Farhan’s seventh film and a romcom, he is sure to be excited since he stormed into Bollywood with his first romcom “Dil Chahta hain”.

The other pair in this movie is Malika Sherawat and Rahul Bose.

BOLLYWOOD Neha to do a Julie 2

Ahem! Here is something for the fans of Neha Dupia. Neha was recently asked if she was interested in doing a sequel to the bold role she portrayed in Julie, and the starry eye beauty was pretty clear that she wasn’t thinking about doing a sequel right away but would definitely look at it couple years from now. So hang in there guys.

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SILVER SCREEN

Kamal Hasan to debut in Hollywood with Barrie Osborn Veteran actor Kamal Hasan who has already achieved international acclaim, is ready to make his Hollywood debut with the lord of the rings producer Barrie Osborn.

Kamal Hassan and Osborn announced their tie up during the IIFA Awards weekend. Some of Osborne’s notable works include The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Waterhorse, The Warrior’s Way and The Prophet. Osborne hinted that the project with Haasan will be a mix of Indian and western cultures.

HOLLYWOOD Scarlett Johansson hates being called “the Sexiest Woman Alive” Scarlett Johnson doesn’t like being called the sexiest woman alive. The young star still in her late twenties regularly tops the charts and polls naming her sexy, but she would prefer remaining anonymous. The Avengers star was previously married to Ryan Reynolds and has also been romantically linked to actor Sean Penn and is believed to be dating advertising executive Nate Naylor, but she is keen to keep her personal life private.

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Director’s Take: Puri Jagannath

As told to S. R.K. Soundarya Varma

Puri Jagannadh entered the film industry at a point, when the only image of filmi heroes was to bash up the bad guys, be a perfect lover and an obedient son. Having broken these barriers, he also gave a whole new dimension to the characterization of the leading male. He added a splash of much needed freshness to the scripts by using language and slang that is very ‘real’.

Originally from Narsipatnam, this daring director is known for his catchy one-liners and the spark of eccentricity in all his male lead characters. He has started off this year with a blockbuster, Businessman and has three films lined up for a 2012 release; a task that hasn’t been taken up by any director in twenty years! A Bollywood debut with none other than Amitabh Bachchan is the icing on the cake for this hotshot director. He has also received Nandi awards for his movies Neninthe, Pokiri and Amma nanna oka tamila ammayi.

Much loved by his crew and cast, he is fondly called ‘Darling’ by his actors. Many tollywood insiders believe that one movie with him means ten years of life as an actor in the industry.

With trademark dialogues and one-of-a-kind films, Puri Jagannadh is one of the most-sought after directors in Tollywood, right now. We give you the excerpts from a tête-à-tête with this sensational director…

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Best thing about Hyderabad?

I think it’s the best city in India. It has developed so much in the past few years and continues to do so. It is a very spacious and clean city compared to some metros.

One restaurant/pub in the city that you go to unwind N grill

Your ideal place & time to write I write from morning to evening, 9 to 6 you may say. I write my scripts in Pattaya, Bangkok. There is a tree opposite A-one hotel, under which I sit and write.

First woman that comes to your mind (right now) when I says actress?

Angelina Jolie.

One movie that is close to your heart…

Businessman.

Puri as a father is very?

Bad. I never spend enough time with my kids. But I pamper them a lot and am very protective of them.

Ideal vacation spot?

Europe. There are so many amazing places to visit in Europe.

Do you own any pets?

Absolutely! I love birds and animals. I have 13 dogs and 50 birds.

Hottest thing in Tollywood right now is?

My next film, Cameraman Ganga tho rambabu (grins).

Your ideal day with the family includes?

There is nothing as such, I don’t really spend much time at home. I am always busy with work. All the quality times I have spent with my family were during our vacations abroad.

One song that defines you?

Hero by Enrique Iglesias. I love the lyrics of this song; there is a wall in my office which has these lyrics on a frame.

Best actor to work with Amitabh Bachchan.

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July

Releases

Quick Jackie Shroff

facts

(Jaggu Dada) is all set to share

the screen space with none other than his ‘Rangeela’ costar Aamir Khan after a gap of 17 years in ‘Dhoom 3’.

Tiger Shroff

finally signs his debut film to be financed by Sajid Nadianwala and directed by Sabbir Khan.

Roja

is being called as ‘The Iron Yesteryear actress, Lady of Telugu Industry’ as well by the critics. The reason being all her recent films like Kodipunju, Shambho Shiva Shambo, Golimaar and Veera proved to be a dud at box office.

‘Aashiqui

2’

The most awaited – the sequel to the super successful film ‘Aashiqui’ of 1990 is all set to hit the screens in December 2012.

‘Mass Maharaja’

Ravi Teja known as is doing three films in a row, Devudu Chesina Manushulu,Sir Ostaara and Balupu.

‘Son of Sardar’

Salman Khan to do an item number in

R.K Films banner is gearing up to strike back again.

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AGL MUSIC

Irfan,

Coffee with exclusive for AGL ,

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he Hyderabadi singer has made us proud by winning the much awaited reality show on star plus “Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar”. Apart from Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, he had also participated in other shows like Star Voice of India and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa which proved to be a learning platform for him.

It was not a cake walk for the singer to reach this level. Mohammed Irfan has completed his engineering from Muffakham Jah College of Engineering; after which he moved to Mumbai to pursue his love and passion for music, against the family. He worked for a call centre in Mumbai on weekdays and on weekends he use to take his cd’s to producers and music composers.

Little did he know that he would have a dream start to his career and would be the voice of A. R. Rahman’s music in Raavan, followed by the blockbuster song in Murder2 “Dil Sambhal Ja Zara” which has become and all time love song now.

bee’s wax W hen it comes to music, Hyderabad is one place you could dig into, or at least start to use a hoe. For once you might think, why does it matter so much?

Trust me, it does. The scene right now is getting really good. Thanks to all who love music. Hyderabad is kicking it every single day with live gigs on weekends and acoustic gigs during weekdays.

Back in the days, we started caution, a grunge/alternate band (Most people know it as “Caution”) and it was nothing less than a life changing experience. It was a roller coaster ride for two years straight. Unfortunately, due to work commitments we were inactive for sometime. We are working on a comeback now.

The best part is that feeling, when on stage, doing what you love the most. It wasn’t going to fade off just like that after all.

Hyderabad has a lot of talent, but I guess we don’t have the crowd who can experiment with their tang much. We don’t have a proper channel to meet the direct ends. This comes down to a point where the musicians are paid peanuts. There has to be a system or something that works in a certain way and wipes out all the mediators. If there’s not, we have to work on it ourselves. To be frank enough, it is not about the money, but it is just about how much music is valued.

Still hearing yourself out in your own cocoon?

Burst out guys, this is our time, There is no life without a musical rhyme, Everybody’s got one, and this one’s mine!

Pavan Sharma (Vocalist and guitarist)

All I did was, picked up my box guitar and went acoustic. There it was, a new light, a new era all together. It got better every time, it pushed me with no warning sign; it was playing and singing with peace in every line. It was “ecstatic”.

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ROMANCES

TheSecret Romances By: Pauleen Chakroborty

Your Moan

Your guy is still in bed. You are awake and have a busy day ahead, but you feel aroused at the sight of his back. Feel his back, kiss him, bite him, trouble him, and then let him burn some calories. He would grab you hard and tight from behind ‘because he is still sleepy and all high. It’s a dashing way to make love, all you have is the bed hitting against the wall, because he goes really hard into you, it’s a good morning and you just changed his yawn to a moan

The arm chair girl You are watching television and she is bored. She wants to be on the arm chair with you. So pull her on top and get her onto you. When she is on top of you, indulge in a lot of kissing and playing. Feel her on you, where you go in and still keep feeling her. This is also the best way to make her feel important and not let her feel left out even when there is a LIVE match on TV.

Woman on Top

Ask your guy what drives him crazy in the bedroom, and we’re betting he’ll say it’s pleasing you. This sexy position puts you in the driver’s seat, and that’s exactly where he wants you.

Take advantage of being in control and set the pace according to what you like, leaving his hands free to roam. The bonus? He loves having your curves in full view… so flip on the lights and give him a show.

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ROMANCES

The In-N-Out

The name says-it-all. Also famously called a quickie or a ‘wham-bam’. We all know how stressful Mondays can get. So try out this “quick fix” position and you are good to go on a busy Monday. Leave the foreplay aside and go for it.

Let that stress out and leave your fancy ideas to the later days of the week.

Water Bubble

She is right there in the shower and you missed your lunch date with her that afternoon. Just get in there and force on to her in the wildest way. Grab her hands tight and keep kissing her as much as you can, after a period she will crave for you to be in. But wait, give it some time, get her in the bath tub and let her have it the way she wants to, go wild on her, be smooth and rough at the same time and tell her how much you missed her and how sorry you are to skip the lunch date. Next time you miss the lunch date and she would know what is in store for her

Crispy Crunch

It is the weekend and you have friends coming over for dinner. Your girl is all busy in the kitchen, how about telling how much you are going to miss that lonely dinner with her tonight.. Get a lil’ naughty, let it begin all from the neck and slowly get to the waist.

Undress her with every kiss of yours, put her up on the slab, let her feel you and be in for as long as she wants. Be unstoppable; go on and on till you feel her tenderness. You will give her the big-O and it will leave you relieved. Next you need to know that you have to finish the rest of the dishes for dinner, so that she looks all fresh and fabulous.

Missionary

This standard go-to is a favorite because it puts him in control, while still being intimate: your hips are free to do all the work, and you can lock lips and eyes with ease. And while he’s in the power position on top of you, the two of you can set the pace together.

If you want him to go slower or deeper, hold him tight and guide him. The best sex is like a conversation, and missionary allows you to communicate with your bodies.

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RELATIONSHIPS

How to Q uickly H eal after a P ainful B reakup W

henever you find someone truly special, you want the relationship to last forever. You may have been visualizing the rest of your life with the person, ideally. After all, for most people, love doesn’t come along very often.

Unfortunately, the majority of romantic relationships don’t last forever. Whether it’s because of incompatibility, distance, lack of chemistry or the allure of someone more appealing, the odds of breaking up at some point are quite high.

Breaking up is often very painful, even if you are the one who initiated it. But it is especially painful if you are the one who was dumped. Rejection can cut right to the heart, and even though your friends will tell you it’s his (or her) loss and that you can’t take it personally, your heart is broken. And, if it happened unexpectedly, or at a particularly inopportune time (such as right before Valentine’s Day, your birthday, or the holidays) the sting is especially magnified.

So, how do you handle a breakup in a way that doesn’t leave you wallowing in your misery for months on end, pining for someone who no longer wants you in his or her life? How do you manage the overwhelming feelings of loss and sadness, not to mention the anger and bewilderment, in a way that will help you heal quickly?

Following are some guidelines to help you navigate the rough and turbulent post-breakup waters in a way which will allow you to grieve while facilitating the healing process.

1. Put away or toss all reminders of your ex. This includes photos, gifts, cards, notes- anything that your ex gave you or that reminds you of him or her. While “out of sight” won’t automatically mean “out of mind” shortly after a painful breakup, the fewer reminders you have, the better.

2. Pamper yourself. Especially right at the beginning. This is when you most need to really take care of yourself. Pamper and nurture yourself as much as possible. Take a weekend and go to a spa with friends, or fix your favorite comfort food (although don’t overdo it and put on 5 pounds you’ll feel even worse!). Buy some fresh flowers or a new CD. Take a bubble bath or get a manicure. This doesn’t have to be expensive; just do little things that make you feel good.

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RELATIONSHIPS 3. Remind yourself of your ex’s flaws and what wasn’t working in the relationship. One of the best ways to keep yourself stuck in your grief is to idolize your ex. No person and no relationship are perfect. Make a list of everything you didn’t like and refer to it every time you start thinking to yourself; I’ll never find someone like him (or her) again. Your ex had flaws- now’s the time to remember all of them.

4. Throw yourself 150% into a project at work, a hobby that you’ve been neglecting or a new endeavour. Rather than allow all your emotional energy to be used up wallowing in misery, channel it towards something worthwhile. If there is a new project at work in which you can become involved, this is the perfect time. Focus on a hobby or activity you’ve always enjoyed, but perhaps were neglected during your relationship. Or, get involved in something new and fun, such as learning how to ski or taking a cooking class.

5. Exercise! If you haven’t already been exercising regularly, this is a great time to get your body moving. You will feel better physically and emotionally, and you’ll sleep better. Exercise, particularly a cardio workout such as running or biking, is a proven mood enhancer. This is essential when you are struggling with a lot of painful feelings.

6. Spend time with people who love and value you. Sometimes friends and family get neglected when you’re in love. Now is the time to focus on reconnecting and spending as much time as you can with people who truly think you’re wonderful. This will boost your self-esteem and keep your mind off your ex. (A caveat -don’t spend time with family or friends who will make you feel worse about your breakup!)

7. Allow yourself a little time each day (as needed) to grieve. A breakup is a loss, and grieving it is a process which shouldn’t be ignored. The goal is to not become consumed with your grief, but to acknowledge it and allow yourself to feel the painful feelings. Pushing them aside or avoiding them doesn’t work in the long run -they’ll return later in one form or another.

Set aside a limited amount of time each day (or a few times a week) where you can reflect, cry, pound the pillow, or whatever. Using this time to write down your feelings in a journal can be very therapeutic. It’s okay to experience the feelings. But limit it and force yourself to move on to other things (such as on this list) so you can move forward as well.

No matter how impossible and hopeless it may feel right now, when the pain is intense, it is possible to heal and move on more quickly than you think. Time may heal wounds, but if you don’t have a game plan the amount of time it takes can be much longer than necessary. But the process doesn’t have to drag on forever. Follow the guidelines above, and you will find yourself healing more quickly than you ever imagined!

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OUT OF THE

CLOSET with Manisha Kapoor

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by Esha Jobanputra

rom bollywood theme party to female dj workshop, from a ramp workshop to the latest mango to tango, Manisha Kapoor has created a culmination in the ladies world by breaking the shackles of boring kitty parties with her club @PINK. The themes are so interesting that it makes this club a class apart from the rest which mainly involve eating out and fancy dressing!! Not many people know that this fashion diva is a brand freak heres a peek-a-boo into her closet.

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OUT OF THE CLOSET 1) Your best buy till date?

My Louis Vuitton Alma Bag.

2) Craziest buy which you regret till today?

A pair of shoes from Versace which are a discomfort to wear in which I tripped almost twice! (laughs….)

3) Your eyes are now set on?

The limited edition bag of Versace which is going to be on the racks very soon! I am waiting to get my hands on it !

4) Basic essentials for your wardrobe?

Studio finish by Mac, Mac lipstick, my bags, my shoes and my hair iron, I just cant do without them.

5) Fav place to shop ?

In Hyderabad I like to shop in GVK one especially Mango and Promod, I have frequent visits to Delhi where I love shopping and not to forget the United States and Canada where I visit my sister.

6) Your priced possession which you will never part with?

The Louis Vuitton bag again.

7) Monsoon style tips for our readers?

Peaches and pink are the colour of the season, use subtle makeup! A touch of studio finish , light lipstick, hair tied and comfortable shoes makes you look perfect.

8) One person you admire for his/her style ?

I like Ramona Narang and Priya Kataria for what they wear and how they carry themselves.

9) Your beauty secret ?

Live life happily, Have healthy food!

10) Favourite piece of jewellery A small pendant gifted by my husband.

11) Absolute no no’s Big prints are a big no-no and not to forget dark lipsticks and dull colours are also not happening.

12) Whose the best dressed celeb in • Bollywood : Kareena kapoor • Hollywood : Demi Moore • Tollywood: Sonu Sood

Louis Vuitton Scarf

Chanel Stilettos

and not to forget, Manisha loves LV

issey miyake perfume

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Fashion

TANGERINE

Go on and have a Shot of orange!

Hot weather calls for a hot color, and a refreshing dose of citrus is just what you need on those long, lazy days of summer. Tangerine Tango, the colour of 2012 has hit the stores with a BANG! A lively reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward in these hot sweltering summers. Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is not just any orange, but an orange with depth. Marry the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of a red to the warmth of a yellow, and Voila! From Elie Saab and Jill Stuart to Peter Som, Nanette Lepore, Charlotte Ronson and Tommy Hilfiger, Mango and Aldo—orange is THE color of the season too and has been incorporated in their spring summer collections.

Amrita Singh Ear rings

Orange Lamps via French by Design

Carlos Miele Designer Forever 21 Dress

A Kimberly mcdonald ring with tangerine colored gems

Tangerine Tango Interiors

Tangerine Tango 6 Tangerine Tango Wall

Tangerine Nails Calvin Klein Push Flats Mango

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Ralph Lauren Pants $1698

Tangerine Summer Shorts

Sonam Kapoor in Tangerine Tango

Tangarine Tango Small Orange

Skye Luxe Tankini in Flamingo1

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Touboutin Orange Torerro Pump

A winner in cosmetics because of its versatility, Tangerine Tango screams EXOTIC! Add a sultry flair to lips, cheeks and nails with Tangerine Tango. But stay on trend by adding just a touch of tango! Energize interior spaces with Tangerine Tango patterned home accessories. Pillows, bedspreads and tabletop accessories in this highimpact hue add spice to any room. So, add an UNEXPECTED POP OF COLOUR for a DYNAMIC BURST OF ENERGY in your life with Tangerine Tango! It’s chic, spunky and epitome of haute!

John Galiano for Christian Dior Orange lace up Stilletos

Tangerine Tango Makeup

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SPLASH

Fashion

Look Hot in the Heat!

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Swimwear Trend

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Swimwear Trend

Just as one-shoulder dresses become more popular these days, swimsuits in the same style will keep appearing in both exclusive designer collections and ranges of more affordable brands. They’re cute and stylish!

Prints

The Jungle is out to party on the beach! Animal printed swimwear and cover-ups are going WILD on the beaches across the world from Goa to Miami. Python prints in particular are quite the rage!

Retro

One Shoulder

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Cutout Swimsuit 2

Cutout

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Cut out

Cut out bathing suits are very sexy which makes them incredibly popular with girls who have perfect bodies and are not afraid to show them off.

Dolores Swimsuit Cutout

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Metallic

Add some glam to the ramp, with some metallic tones, shiny enough to bounce off the sunlight and catch some attention.

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Swimwear Trend

Flirty and ruffles always on dresses and even better on Chic, striking

Ruffles

feminine, look cute tops, and swimwear! and pretty!

Retro + High Waisted

Retro is again in fashion. While men don’t really find high-waisted bottoms and full-coverage tops very appealing you can wear a retro-inspired bikini or a one-piece suit to cover your problem areas and feel comfortable in any situation. Fashionable and functional!

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Swimwear Trend

Montones

Colours in fashion this summer in swimwear – aqua, cobalt, citrus green, sunset orange, coral and fuchsia!Lively bright colours shown off boldly on the entire swimsuit!

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Fashion

What’s on the Inside Matters Lingerie is out of fashion, it is everlasting. Unlike outwear it is hidden from people’s eyes, it is women’s secret weapon. While looking at the woman it is hard to define whether a femme fatal or a nice nelly is hidden underneath her clothes.

You must have heard time and time again, what’s on the inside matters more than outside! And in fashion, how true is that!

This year, follow the trends of 2012 while buying your lingerie and nightwear, to feel sexy from inside too!

Colours to look out this season, are reds and blue. Colours like violet, teal, lilac, and magenta will give the needed pop of bright hues. Sublime and au naturel colors like cognac, nude, and brown will be a staple for the basic lingerie pieces. Calvin Klein’s lingerie and nightwear collection in hues of cream is the epitome of sophistication with a touch of feminine elegance.

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Jean Paul Gaultier Calvin Klein 2

Alexander Mcqueen 2

Calvin Klein

Shahzoor

Alexander Mcqueen Miu Miu

Nina Ricci 2

John Galliano

Jenny Packham Swarovski Crystal

Florals, tribal prints and vintage prints are going to be hot on the racks. Floral is back BUT with a twist. Instead of the regular daisy print, rose blooms will be a hit this year!

Coming to materials, the more the sheers and lace, the better! Feel delicate and sensuous from inside and add that feminine vibe underneath your clothes!

Nina Ricci 1

Rituel by Carine Gilson Stretch Silk Bra

Colours Lingerie

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Fashion interview

“. . .BECAUSE WHEN YOU ARE STYLISH THE WORLD FEELS BETTER”

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eet Priyanka Chigurupati, armed with a Bachelors of science in Business management from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland and an Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) diploma in Fashion marketing from Parsons - The New School of Design, New York. This stylista is a breath of fresh air to the fashion scene in Hyderabad. Having interned with some of the biggest names in fashion like Micheal Kors, Naeem Khan and Ports1961 in New York, Priyanka is now back in her hometown, Hyderabad. Her passion for fashion is justified in her strongest belief, “fashion is an art and a form of expressing oneself”. She keeps in touch with the trends through magazines and websites and uses them as sources of inspiration. “High fashion and runway looks inspire my style aesthetic but I add something that’s me to the look to make it ME”. her take on accessories

“I was never a big fan of accessories but once I embraced them on Indian clothes, I was hooked. I love creating a contrast with accessories; like a spiked bracelet with a floral dress or a floral dress or a Kundan necklace with an 80’s styled dress”.

on her blog…

She wants to be a part of the industry via her blog which she believes, is concurrent to the development of e commerce in the fashion world. There is a reason why her blog is called “Uniquestyle11” she says. “My style in one word is -”different”. This is why I titled my blog “Uniquestyle11”. Why 11? Coz I believe every girl needs 11 essentials in her closet for everyday use. It’s amazing how many looks you can put together with these and some added accessories”. Her blog is eleven months old and already has about 25,000 views!

If you look at her blog, you will see her “recycling,” her clothes quite a bit. Priyanka doesn’t advocate the wear-once-and-dump-it formula. She believes in shopping smart and buying only things that you know you WILL use!

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By S.R.K. Soundarya Varma

THE ELEVEN ESSENTIALS • black and skin colored tank tops • a white t shirt • a great pair of fitted jeans • a pair of colored jeans • a bright sheath dress • a maxi skirt or dress • a cardigan • a printed blouse • a printed skirt or a great short • a beautiful pair of sky high stilettos • most importantly- the right under garments on designer labels

Priyanka is not a slave for designer labels and is high on street fashion. In her blog, she rarely wears a big label unless it’s a classic. Her focus is on “everyday,” style and says it is not realistic to strut around in Balmain at her age. Every stylista has a weakness and an obsession when it comes to their wardrobe and Priyanka is no different. “Shoes, I will invest on because I wear them so much. A shoe can make or break an outfit so I give a lot of importance to what goes on my feet. I love a good pump as much as I love an edgy brogue”.

on hyderabad’s style quotient

“It’s really a task to dress, keeping in mind the conservative nature of Hyderabadi people. I feel like that’s why most girls in the city don’t bother. When I’m with close friends I wear what I want but otherwise, I dress different- still my style, but more catered towards people here. Doing that is an art as well and hopefully I do a good job at it”.

To know more about this fashion diva check out these links and get a good dose of everyday fashion!

• Blog: www.uniquestyle11.com • Twitter: @PriyankaChig • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uniquestyle11

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agl snapshots

Megha

dior

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Dimple

Louis Vuitton

GurmitSonali

Louis Vuitton

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Rachna

Sonali

Coach

Louis Viutton

Jasmine

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AGL GLITTERAZZI Vinay & Vaishali

Lady in Pink

Puneet & Neetu

Ruksar

Ekta with friends

Riya

Nikita & Monica

Prachi

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AGL GLITTERAZZI

Harjinder Sethi Sunny Arcot

Rohit Reddy poses with the author, Rohit Sethi Bhavishya

DJ Jay

Wet Look

Zara

Raashi

Shalini

Avnish

Rohit Sethi recently launched his book “First God betrayed me then the Devil” with Oxford Bookstore at Park Hotel. The who’s who of Hyderabad were seen at the launch followed by Pool Party.

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AGL GLITTERAZZI Hansika

Karthika

Lakshmi

Fabulous Gold

The SIIMA awards held in Dubai was a spectacular and a glamorous affair. The Next Gen awards were presented to the stars of South India. The night was a star studded affair with all the South Indian film fraternity descending in the golden city of Dubai Shreya

Rana, Trisha, Sonu Sood

Deeksha

Sana Khan

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AGL GLITTERAZZI Parvati

Divya

Shruti Hassan

Prakash Raj with wife

Richa

Lakshmi Rai

Sameera Reddy

Vikram

Dhanush with Aishwarya

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AGL GLITTERAZZI Shruti

Akash

Awesome Threesome

Khushboo with a friend

Bhupal

Deepa

Bhupal

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AGL GLITTERAZZI Ayushman

Kate

Lady in Black

Charmine

Cindi with a friend

Shirisha

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AGL GLITTERAZZI Bride & Groom

Manoj Manchu, Mohan Babu with Lakshmi Manchu

Rana

Kaajal Agarwal

Allu Arvind with Pratap Reddy

Amitabh Bachchan

Sreeja

Jr. NTR

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Chandrababu Naidu

AGL GLITTERAZZI

BIZARRE Sridevi and Boney Kapoor

Allu Arjun and Sneha

Chiranjeevi with Pavan Kalyan

Tabu

Tamanna

Tarun with Kaushik

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Jibran with friends

Sadhna

Aeliya

Namrata

Laila

Roshni & Komal

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AGL fashion Pretty and beautiful ,we really like your smile. But wait what’s with green SATIN dress and odd looking stockings that are alarming weird looks at you,even more with the flabs being shown off !Do you think leather ankle boots go with satin?

We like your hair and shoes!

But seriously the blue mismatched ring and the red rose phone pouch are just stealing all the ugly words from us ! why are you even carrying it when you have your phone in your hand!

If it is to match the red lipstick then we seriously advice you a fashion doctor!

police

Florals are still quite in but the black and white floral embroidery is the making the whole thing look like an funeral outfit ! The flower band tied to your hair to match with your dress is definitely a flop show, when u can’t make it big keep it simple. Then you will definitely not steal the lime light for the wrong reasons.

Did you just roll out of your bed and those shorts that look like your night pyjamas are making you look a butt of ridicule. Trying to advertise for facebook with that out of shape T ….eh? If it were to be a casual evening wear then why the WEDGES?

We really think the red bags aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The black and white animal print dress just despicable looks like you have just walked out of an African tribal festival. Showing off your phone is another turn off!

The look screams only thing “VULGAR” ! we have a whole lot of questions for you to answer..Trying to split your dress like splits villa? What are you trying to do? Don’t you realize that your clothes are falling off?, Trying to match your inners with your eye shadow ?

Guess you forgot to take a look at yourself in the mirror!

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Asif Khan

Pauleen

Soundarya with Priyanka

Shahzoor Ali

Esha & Susan

Md. Aqeel

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