“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”- Dolly Parton
Dearreaders,
WelcometoaveryspecialeditionofCIOWomenMagazine–“BusinessDivasofIndia:Trailblazing Women.”ThisissuecelebratestheremarkableachievementsofIndianwomenwhohaveshattered glassceilingsandredefinedsuccessinthedynamicworldofbusiness.
India’seconomiclandscapeisundergoingatransformativeshift.Attheforefrontofthischangearea growingnumberoffemaleentrepreneursandleaderswhoarenotonlydrivinginnovationbutalso shapingthefutureofIndianindustry These“BusinessDivas”arenotjustbreakingbarriers;theyare buildingempires,disruptingindustries,andinspiringgenerationsofwomentofollowsuit.
Withinthesepages,you’llencounterthestoriesoftheseexceptionalwomen.Fromself-madeCEOsto visionaryfounders,eachindividualembodiesauniqueblendofcourage,resilience,andunwavering determination.Theirjourneysaretestamentstothepowerofambition,theimportanceofmentorship, andthetransformativeimpactofdiversityintheboardroom.
Thisissueismorethanjustacollectionofinspiringnarratives.It’sacalltoaction.It’sacallto celebratetheachievementsofthesepioneers,tolearnfromtheirexperiences,andtoamplifytheir voices.It’sacalltoempowerthenextgenerationof“BusinessDivas”whoarepoisedtotakeIndia’s businesslandscapetoevengreaterheights.
Onthecover,wehavefeaturedKhushbooShinagare,whoisdefyingstereotypesandexcelingin leadershiproles.AstheCEOandDirectorofTropicoolCarGadgetsPvtLtd.,Khushboo’ssuccess challengesthepreconceivednotionsaboutwhocanleadanddriveinnovationintheautomotive componentsindustry.
Together, let’s celebrate the “Business Divas of India” and champion the rise of a generation of women leaders who will continue to define the future of Indian business.”
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Knowngloballyforherrolesinblockbustermovieslike Spider-ManandDune,Zendayaisawomanofmany talents.HerfullnameisZendaya MareeStoermer Coleman,wasbornon1stSeptember1996.
ZendayaMareeStoermerColeman,globallyknownbyher firstnameZendaya,wasbornon1stSeptember1996.Born toparentsintheteachingprofession,studiesweretaken seriouslyathome.TheAmericanactressandsingerstarted practicingartatayoungage.ShestartedbylearningHula, aHawaiiandanceformattheAcademyofHawaiianArts andDance.Shewasinadancetroupethen,calledthe FutureShockOakland,ahip-hopdancetroupe.In2010,she
baggedtheroleofRaqueloneoftheleadcharactersinthe DisneyChannel’sShakeItUp,acomedyseries.In2011, shereleasedherfirstsingle“SwagitOut”andherfirst album,Zendayain2013.Itfeaturedthehitsong“Replay”. Shestartedgettingcontinuouslyworkafterit.
Bydoingbothsingingandacting,Zendayacreatedafan baseofherownandshepublishedabooktitled“Between UandMe:HowtoRockYourTweenYearswithStyleand Confidence”(2013),whichshewroteforherpreteenfans. Animportantpartofthewell-knownSpidermanseriesshe featuredasMichelleJones(MJ).Thismarkedacrucial increaseinhercareergraphandfame.
Whenwesayafashionmonger,wemeanit.Zendaya'slooksatthered-carpet eventsmakeherstandout.Herfinesenseofred-carpetdressingcanbeseen bythelookswe'vewitnessedtillnow.Carryingherselfwitheaseand charismashe’satruehead-turner.ShewasgiventheCFDAFashionIcon AwardonNovember10,2021.Postreceivingthishonorsheenteredthe leagueofJenniferLopez,NaomiCampbell,Beyoncé,DavidBowie,and, LadyGaga.Shewastheyoungestpersontoreceivethisawardatthe ageof25.Zendayahasbecomeahouseholdnameandarole modelforinfinitefansacrosstheglobe.
1. ZendayalovestheHarryPotterSeries.Sheisadie-hardfanofHarryPotter andsaysshewatchesonemovieofiteachday
2. ShewasshywheninKindergartenandhadtorepeattheyeartoimprove hersocialskills.
3. Hercareerbeganwhileshewasstillakid.Asachildmodel,sheworked forbigbrandslikeMacy’s,OldNavy,andMervyn’s.
4. Shegotinterestedintheatrewhileinschoolandauditionedfortheleadrole intheplayJamesandtheGiantPeach.Butshegotthenon-speakingpart.
5. Inherchildhood,Zendayawitnessedwhatgoesoninaslaughterhouseand shiftedtobeingavegetarian.
6. LawRoach,thecelebritystylististhebrainbehindherglamorousred carpetlooks.ZendayametRoachwhenshewasjust14butthebondlasted strongformorethanadecade.
7. In2010,shelandedherbreak-outroleinDisney’sShakeItUpasRocky Blue.
8. At17,ZendayarequestedtobeaproduceronKCUndercoverandgotit. Shespomtaneouslygotinvolvedintheshow’sdirectionparttoo.
9. Zendayamethernowboyfriend,TomHollandwhileshootingforSpidermanin2016.Therumorsstartedin2017andtheyconfirmedtheir relationshipin2021.
10. She’salsooneoftheexecutiveproducersforEuphoriaandcontributedto theshow’smusicalscore.
1. Frenemies(2012):ProducedbyDisney,thisteencomedywasthe firstroleZendayastarredin.
2. SpaceJam:ANewLegacy(2021):Oneoffourmoviesreleasedin 2021alongsideZendaya,live-action/animatedSpaceJam:ANew LegacydirectedbyMalcolmD.Leeservedasthelong-awaited awaitedsequeltotheoriginalSpaceJamreleasedin1996.Nother firstvoiceoverbutZendayastarsasthevoiceofLolaBunny.
3. SmallFoot(2018):Thisoneisconsideredhermostpromising animatedmovietodate.ZendayastarredinSmallFoot.Itisan animatedmusicalcomedywhereasmallcommunityofYeti stumblesuponahuman,afterhavingbelievedtheirexistencewasa myth,foralongtime.
4. MalcolmandMarie(2021):Zendayastarredinthetitularroleof MarieinNetflix’sMalcolmandMariewithco-starJohnDavid Washington.Picturedinablackandwhiteformatthemoviefocuses entirelyonthesetwocharacters.Thecoupleisshownreturning fromMalcolm’smoviepremiereonlytodealwithcatastrophic truthsaboutoneanother.
5. Dune(2021):AsmallrolebutZendaya’spresenceisfeltimportant inthemovie.HercharacterChaniisTimotheeChalamet’slove interestinthemovie.Themovieisatwo-partscience-fiction blockbusterdirectedbyDenisVilleneuve.Herperformancewas laudedbytheaudienceandpeopleareexcitedtoseetherepriseher role.
6. TheGreatest Showman (2017):Oneof Zendaya’sbiggestbox officehits,TheGreatest Showmanhasstarcelebs likeHughJackman,Michelle Williams,andZacEfronina moviethat chroniclestherise ofP.T.Barnumand hiscircus.
7. DuckDuckGoose(2018):Againavoice-overstint,Duck DuckGooseisaNetflixanimatedfilm.Zendayahasvoiced Chi,aducklingthatissavedbyPeng,voicedbyJeff Gaffigan.Thismoviewasmadeinacollaborativeeffort betweentheUnitedStatesandChina.Itwasreleased theatricallyandgotarevenueof$5million.
Zendayadoesalotofcharityworkfortheunderprivileged. Shehascollaboratedwithvariousfellowartiststosupport variouscauses.Shetriesherlevelbesttoraisemoneyby doingeventsanddonatingthemoneytocharity
1.ToysforTots:
OntheoccasionofChristmas,everyyear,sheteamsup withMadisonPettistosupporttheToysforTotseffort.The charitydistributestoystounderprivilegedchildren.
2.OperationSmile:
Thisisanorganizationthathelpsinthetreatmentof childrenwhoarebornwithcleftlipsandcleftpalates.On October21,2022,sheperformedattheLosAngelesSports Arena.TheshowbenefitedOperationSmile.Sheeven tooktosocialmediaandwrotealovingmessageforthe attendingaudience.Inthepost,shementionedtheevent beingacharityeffortandremindedpeopletoattendthe same.
3.ConvoyofHope:
AhurricanenamedSandydestroyedtheeastcoastofthe UnitedStatesinSeptember2012.Costlydamages occurredandresidentshadtosurvivefordayswithout electricity.OnOctober29th,2012,Zendayaannounced thatshehadcollaboratedwiththeteamofConvoyofHope toraise$10milliontohelptheEastCoastresidentscope withthelosssuffered.
4.DonateMyDress:
Zendaya,andherbestfriend,BellaThorne,collaborated withtheorganization,DonateMyDress,tohelpeverygirl haveapromnight.Theydonatedpromorspecialoccasion dresses,accessories,bags,andshoesthroughdonations fromothergirlswhodonatedtheiroldpromitems.
Theautomobilecomponentsindustryin
Indiaisgrowingatafastpaceandis expectedtogrowto200$Bnby2026. Fueledbyinnovation,localisationandafocuson Mobility360degrees,itishighlycustomercentric,witheveryinnovationtoelevatethe customerexperience.Thatiswhythecomponents intheautomotiveelectronicssegmentmustalign withmodernconsumers’evolvingneedsand expectations.However,innovationaloneisnot sufficient;deliveringonpromisesofquality&cost isequallycritical,especiallyconsideringthe significantnumberofpeoplewhorelyon transportationfortheirsafetyandconvenience. Thisunderscorestheimportanceofbusiness leaderswhoclearlyunderstandtheproductsand themarketscenario.
Yet,whendiscussingtheleadersinproduct developmentandmarketing,howoftendowe envisionawomanatthehelmofthecompany? Despitethetraditionallymale-dominatednatureof theautomotiveelectronicsnichewithinthe componentssegment,therearetrailblazerslike KhushbooShinagarewhodefystereotypesand excelinleadershiproles.AstheCEOand DirectorofTropicoolCarGadgetsPvtLtd., Khushboo’ssuccesschallengesthepreconceived notionsaboutwhocanleadanddriveinnovationin theautomotivecomponentsindustry.
TropicoolCarGadgetsPvtLtd.specializesin providingexpertvehiclesafetyandpassenger enhancementsystemstoarangeofbusiness verticals,includingOEM,E-commerce,andCold Chainindustries.InhercapacityasCEOand
Director,Khushboobringsherpassionandstrategic insighttoguidethecompany.Sheoverseesthe intricatedynamicsofsalesandmarketingandhasalso beeninstrumentalinsettingupmanufacturing facilitiestopivotthegrowthintheindustry.
Khushboo’sjourneyismarkedbyasignificantcareer shiftfromthesoftwareproductdevelopmentindustry, wheresheaccumulatedsevenyearsofexpertisein productdevelopment.Thirteenyearsago,she venturedintoherfamilybusiness,embarkingona transformativepaththatprovedtobebothchallenging andrewarding.
Hercommitmenttoexcellenceanddedicationenabled hertoestablishcredibilitywithintheorganization. Today,shenotonlybreaksgenderstereotypesbutalso bringsafreshperspectivetodrivepositivechangeand sustainablegrowthinthistraditionallymaledominatedsector
HowTropicoolisRedefiningVehicleSafety& PassengerEnhancement?
Establishedin2002,TropicoolCarGadgetsPvt.Ltd. specializesininnovativeautomobilecomponents.The companycategorizesitsofferingsintotwomain categories:VehicleSafety,whichincludesRVS, parkingsensors,andCCTVsecuritysystems,and PassengerEnhancement,coveringUSBcharging ports,entertainmentsystems,andportablecarfridges.
Fromproductdesigntomanufacturingandtesting facilities,Tropicoolconductsend-to-endproduct developmentin-house.Thisapproachhelpsthe companymaintaincontrolovermanufacturing processes,ensuringthatonlythebestproductsare offeredtocustomers.
Qualityisparamountinautomotivecomponentsastheseareutilizedbyawiderangeof people,fromthosetravelinginluxuriouscarstothoseusingpublictransportmeans suchasgovernmentandintercitybuses.Moreover,Tropicool’sautomotivecomponents aren’tsolelyforcivilianuse;thecompanyalsosuppliescamerasystemsfor surveillanceandvigilanceindefensevehiclesinIndia.Thus,Tropicool’sproductlineup reflectsacommitmenttobothsafetyandexperienceenhancement.
Inadditiontothecutting-edgeproductsofferedbythecompany,Khushboo’sexpertise servesasthedrivingforcebehindTropicool.Herunwaveringdedicationtoexceeding customerexpectationsresonateswiththecompany’scommitmenttoproductquality, timelydelivery,andexceptionalservice.Tropicooloperateswiththebeliefthatthe customeristhelifebloodofthebusiness,guidingeverydecisionandactiontowards servingthecustomer’sneeds.
Tropicooldoesn’tjustkeeppace;itcontinuallyexpandsitsportfolioinresponseto evolvingdemands.Thecompanyaddsnewproductsthatresonatewiththegrowing needsofconsumerswhilegracefullyretiringoutdatedones.Whetherit’sintegrating cutting-edgeAIorrespondingtootherindustryadvancements,Tropicoolstrivesfor improvement,standingasatestamenttoitsagilityinmeetingandsurpassingtheeverchangingexpectationsofitsclientele.
Anotherqualitythatsetsthecompanytrulyapartisthecommitmenttodelivering excellencenotonlyinproductsbutalsoinservice.Tropicoolbelievesincraftingonly high-qualityproductsthatspeakforthemselves,eliminatingtheneedforfrequent servicing.Thecompany’sapproachtoachievingthislevelofperfectioninvolves:
Ÿ Rigorousin-housetesting.
Ÿ Ensuringthateachproductmeetsandexceedsindustrystandards.
Ÿ EarningcertificationsfromesteemedbodieslikeTUVandCE.
Thus,forTropicool,it’snotjustaboutstayingahead;it’saboutsettingthestandards highforinnovationinautomotivecomponents.
Khushboo’strailblazingachievementshavesolidifiedherstandingasaremarkable leaderintheautomotivecomponentsindustry.Herrecognitionasa“WomanofMettle” byMotorindiaMagazineatteststoherexceptionalcontributions,resilience,and leadership.Furthercementingherinfluence,shewashonoredamongthe“Top20 WomenLeadersinAutomotivein2022”byWomenEntrepreneurIndia.
Yet,Khushboo’slistofachievements doesn’tstophere.Heractive membershipintheAutomotive ComponentManufacturersAssociation (ACMA)showcaseshercommitment toindustrycollaborationandstandards. Additionally,withapassionfor businessandentrepreneurship,she embracestheroleofastartupfounder atVaara,acompanyfocusingon Active,Sustainablecoldchain solutionsforEVs&lastmiledelivery
Regardlessoftechnological advancementsandinnovationsthat mayattractcustomers,establishinga footholdinthemarketandconvincing customerstomakeapurchaseremains achallengeforanycompany Thisis wheremarketingplaysapivotalrole, andKhushboo,withhereffective leadership,hasbeeninstrumentalin craftingandexecutingrobust marketingstrategies.
Byunderstandingconsumerneedsand markettrends,sheensuresthatthe functionalityandadvantagesof Tropicoolproductsareeffectively communicatedtotheircustomers. Tropicool’sstrategicapproachis anchoredineducation,aimingto demystifythecompany’sofferingsand showcasingglobalautomotivetrends. Furthermore,herhands-onapproachin aligningmarketingeffortswithproduct offeringshasbeenakeyfactorin overcominghurdlesoftech-savvy componentsadoptionintheIndian landscape.
Today,Khushboo’sroleextends beyondmerelyincreasingthetotal numberofproductssold;itinvolves spearheadingatransformativeshiftin themindsettowardtechnologyinthe Indianautomotivemarket.Drivenby determinationandpassion,sheviews thisnotasahurdlebutasan
opportunityforTropicooltospotlightitsuniquevalueproposition andsurpasscompetitorsinthemarket.Withastrategicvision,she adeptlynavigatesthesechallenges,turningthemintostepping stonestowardsolidifyingherandTropicool’spositionasa trailblazerintheindustry
TheInfluentialWomenInspiringKhushboo’sLeadership Journey
Khushboo’ssourceofinspirationliesinthestoriesand achievementsofwomenwhochallengednormsandpavedtheway forfutureleaders.Drawingstrengthfromtheresilienceofwomen whodefiedconventionsandmadetheirmarkinthebusinessworld, KhushboolooksuptoPadmashriLilaPoonawala.Astheformer ManagingDirectorofAlfaLavalandtheFounderoftheLila PoonawalaFoundation,hertrailblazingjourneyservedasa firsthandinspiration,sharedthroughthelensofKhushboo’sfather whoworkedunderherpioneeringleadershipinmanufacturing.
Furthermore,KhushboofindsmotivationinthespeechesofIndira Nooyi,whiletheresilienceofIndiraGandhi,whoascendedtothe roleofPrimeMinister,breakingbarriersinapoliticalenvironment stillwrestlingwithgenderbiases,servesasaprofoundsourceof inspiration.
Ensuringanurturingandsecureworkplaceisnotjusta commitmentbutacornerstoneofTropicoolCarGadgets. Khushboohasalwaysplacedthewell-beingofitsemployeesatthe forefront,recognizingthataconduciveenvironmentispivotalfor bothindividualgrowthandcollectivesuccess.TheHRpracticesat Tropicoolaregearedtowardsfosteringacultureofcollaboration, innovation,andcontinuouslearning.
UnderKhushboo’sleadership,Tropicooltakesprideincultivating notjustaworkforcebutafamily,whereeachindividualplaysa pivotalroleinsteeringthecompanytowardsitsgoals.The companyachievesthisbybuildinganenvironmentthathelpsboth menandwomengrowatthesamepace.
Furthermore,Khushboopersonallyadvocatesforgenderdiversity, exemplifiedbytheexcellent35:65ratioofwomentomeninthe workforce.Upholdinganinclusiveethos,thecompanyensures equalopportunitiesforbothgenders,andKhushbooleadsby example,breakingdownbarriersthatmaylimitjobrolesbasedon gender.Thus,atTropicool,womenaren’tjustpartofthe workforce;they’reintegralcontributors,embodyingthebeliefthat trueempowermentcomeswheneveryone,regardlessofgender, canrealizeandutilizetheircapabilitiestothefullest.
ForKhushboo,workisn’tjustajob;it’ssomethingsheloves.Thismindsetmakesit easyforhertostrikeabalancebetweenworkandlife,enjoyingthingsthatpeople usuallysetasidetimeforoutsideofwork.Herjob,combinedwithherlovefortravel, letsherexploredifferentculturesandconnectwithpeopleworldwide.Thisblendof workandpersonalinterestsnotonlymaintainsabalancedlifebutalsoaddsjoytoevery moment.
Outsidework,shefindssolaceindedicatedmomentsoffitness,embracingyogaand weighttraining.Andthemostrewardingfacetofherlifeunfoldsinthesimplejoysof familytime—listeningtomusic,attendingconcerts,andcheeringonsportingevents alongsidehersonandlovedones.Khushboo’sapproachshowcasesthatwork-life balanceisn’taone-size-fits-allconceptbutaharmoniousblendofpassionand exploration.
Despite societal expectations for women to go above and beyond, the key to success often resides in the simplicity of everyday actions. In Khushboo’s view, aspiring women entrepreneurs should cultivate a few key qualities for effective leadership: a relentless drive to succeed, a spirit of tolerance, and unshakeable condence. She advises them to work on establishing clear boundaries, recognizing the importance of not trying to be everything to everyone at the cost of neglecting oneself. After all, the path to success involves not just breaking barriers but also recognizing personal limits, ensuring a sustainable journey towards one’s goals happily.
The Brandenburg Gate is a neoclassical masterpiece that stands as a symbol of peace, unity, and historical signicance in the heart of Berlin, Germany. It is one of the most important landmarks, with over two hundred years of history. The Gate's ancient columns hold stories engraved in stone, stories of Endurance and togetherness.
The Brandenburg Gate is not just a structure made of stone, but it is a rich past of a city that dared to dream big. It has a fascinating history and art that attracts visitors to a world where unity is not just a concept but a reality.
Standing before the Brandenburg Gate, every man is a German, separated from his fellow men. Every man is a Berliner, forced to look upon a scar. In this article, we will explore more about this iconic location.
KingFrederickWilliamIIorderedtheconstructionof Germany'sneoclassicalmonument,theGate,whichwas finishedin1791.Initiallyknownasthe"PeaceGate,"it representstheunionofEurope.Historicalincidences involvingthegateincludeNapoleon'striumphalmarch. ItservedasapartyemblemduringtheNazieraalso representedseparationduringtheColdWar,andwas closedduringtheBerlinWallperiod.Thefallofthe BerlinWallin1989markeditsreopening,symbolizing freedomandreunionofGermany.Sincethen,ithas becomeacentralvenueforevents,politicalspeeches, andcelebrations,continuingtoholdhistoricaland politicalsignificance.Variousspeechesbyworld leaders,includingRonaldReagan'sfamous"Teardown thiswall!"speechin1987,havecontributedtothe politicalhistoryofthewall.
1806
Napoleon'sforcestaketheQuadrigato Paris,anditislatermodifiedtorepresent theRomangoddessofvictory.
1793
CreationoftheQuadrigasculptureatop theBrandenburgGateinBerlin, portrayingachariotwithfourhorses.
1814
AfterNapoleon'sdefeat,theQuadrigais returnedtoBerlinandundergoesmodifications toshowcasePrussiansymbols.
TheBrandenburgGate'sQuadrigahassteadilyseenvarioushistoricaleventsandchangesthroughouttime.Nowit servesasasymbolofunityforthedeterminationandstrongspiritofBerlinanditscitizens.Thisfamoussculpture notonlylooksbeautifulbutalsohasarichhistoricalsignificanceforthecity,makingitapermanentandimportant part.ItisabelovediconatthecenterofBerlin,actingasaquietstorytellerofthecity'spastandmakingyouthink aboutthestrengthofthecommunityitstandsfor.
Climate:
Berlinhasamoderateclimatewithcoldwintersandhotsummers,withanaveragetemperatureof12degreesCelsius annually.Duringsummer,fromJunetoAugust,thehighesttemperatureisaround24degreesCelsius,whichcan exceedupto30degrees,andthelowesttemperatureis14degreesCelsius.Winters,fromDecembertoFebruary,have atemperatureofaround-1.9degreesCelsius,andthetemperaturedoesn'triseabove5degreesinwinter Anytimeof theyearissuitabletovisitBerlin,butMaytoSeptemberhasthebestclimate.
Culture:
Berlinisacitywithavibrantanddiverseculturethatencompassesalotofartisticexpression,anexcitingnightlife thathighlightselectronicmusic,astrongtributetoitshistoricalpast,awiderangeofculinaryoptions,anacceptance ofalternativelifestyles,athrivingstartupscene,amplegreenspaces,andarichhistoryofsupportingalternativeand subculturalmovements.Itisknownforitsuniquecombinationoftraditionandinnovation.
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LorenzAdlonEsszimmer:LorenzAdlonEsszimmerinBerlinoffersafinediningexperiencewithclassicFrench gourmetdishesbytwo-starchefRetoBrändli,complementedbyfreshAsianflavors.Thestylishrestaurantat PariserPlatzpresentsupto8coursesandadiverseselectionofover1,300winesforaharmoniousculinary journey
INDIACLUB:TheINDIACLUBisfamousforitsauthenticNorthIndiancuisine,expertlycraftedbyChef ManishBahukhandi.UsingclayTandooriovens,therestaurantcreatesflavourfulandvitamin-richdishes.The menuoffersavarietyofvegetarianoptionswithablendoftraditionalIndianspices,earningapplauseforits culinaryexcellence.
WurstamBrandenburgerTor:WurstamBrandenburgerTorisfamousforitsauthenticBerlinerCurrywurst, madewithhigh-qualityNeulandmeatandcookedinpurepeanutoil.LocatedneartheBrandenburgGate,this popularkioskofferstheoriginal1949recipebyHertaHeuwer,featuringsausageswithasecretcurryspicemix andhomemadewarmketchup.It'sabelovedspotforlocalsandtourists,knownforitsqualityandhistorical connectiontocurrywurst.
MAMATrattoria:MAMATrattoriaspecializesinsimpleandhigh-qualityItaliancuisine.Therestaurantis knownforusingcarefullyselectedingredients,offeringvegan,gluten-free,andhealthyalternatives,andproviding adiversemenu.ThefocusisontraditionalItaliandishespreparedfresh,withoutusingflavourenhancers,artificial colors,orflavors.
Häagen-Dazs:ThepremiumicecreambrandHäagen-Dazsiswell-knownforitsflavors,whichareboldand flavorful.Thecompanyisrenownedforemployingpremiumcomponents,suchaseggs,freshcream,milk,and sugar.Itisrenownedforitsopulentandremarkableicecreamexperienceandprovidesarangeofdecadentand distinctivetastes,suchasCocktailCollectionandDUOCrunchPints.
BerlinTVTower:VisitSphere Restaurant,thehighest-revolving restaurantlocatedatthecentralTV TowernearBrandenburgGateBerlin,to enjoytraditionalBerlindisheswhile takinginthestunning360-degree panoramicviewoftheBerlinskyline fromtheObservationDeck.Youcan alsotakeavirtualrealityjourney throughninecenturiesofBerlin'shistory withBerlin'sOdyssey.Tomake yourexperiencemore memorable,headtotheSphere Barandsavoradrinkwhile enjoyingthebreathtakingview
MuseumIsland:MuseumIslandinBerlinisaUNESCO-listedsite withadiversecollectionofmuseums.Thebuildingsfeaturevarious architecturalstylesanddisplaytreasureslikethePergamonAltarand Nefertiti'sbust.Itwasbuiltin1830andrepresentstheidealsofthe Enlightenmentperiod,highlightingtheimportanceofwidespread culturaleducation.OngoingupgradesandtheArchaeological WalkwayenhancetheglobalcharmofMuseumIsland,makingita fascinatingculturaljourneythroughhumanhistoryamong impressivearchitectureandartifacts.
TheBerlinZoo:TheBerlinZoo,establishedin1830,istheoldest zooinGermanyandaglobalhubfordiversewildlife.With 3,729,999visitorsin2019,ithouses1,200species,rankingamong theworld'smostspecies-richzoos.Thezoofocusesonanimal welfare,providingexcellentmedicalcare.IthostsGermany'sonly giantpandasandsupportsinternationalconservationprojects. Visitorscancontributetospeciesconservationandenjoythe fascinatingworldofanimalsinBerlin'scitycenter
KaDeWe:Themostwell-knowndepartment storeinGermanyiscalledKaufhausdes Westens,orKaDeWeforshort.Standingat 60,000squaremetersandholdingthetitleof largestdepartmentstoreinEurope,ithasupheld thefineststandardssinceitsfoundingin1907. Theshophasbeenacenterforhigh-endand luxuriousgoods,offeringapleasingcollection ofgoods.Thestoreisevenmoreappealing becauseofitsrenowneddelicatessen department,whichislocatedonthesixthfloor
EastSideGallery:TheEastSideGalleryinBerlin,oncepartofthe BerlinWall,isnowtheworld'slongestopen-airgallery,stretching 1.3kilometersalongtheSpreeRiver.Createdin1990by118artists, itfeaturesoverahundredpaintingsdepictingthepoliticalchanges of1989/90.NotableworksincludeDmitriVrubel’sFraternalKiss andBirgitKinders’sTrabantBreakingthroughtheWall.
PublicTransportation:Buses,trams,trains,andthe well-knownU-BahnandS-Bahnlinesareallpartof Berlin'swell-organizedandwell-connectedpublic transportationnetwork.Evenafterdark,theseformsof transportationareusuallysafetouse.However,it's advisabletowatchoutforyourbelongingsandpay attentiontoyoursurroundings,particularlyincrowded areasorduringrushhour.
CrimeRate:WhencomparedtoothermajorEuropean cities,Berlin'scrimerateiscomparativelylow,makingit asafedestinationfortourists.Thecityhassignificantly reducedcrimeovertheyears,makingitasafedestination tovisit.
TheBrandenburggateislocatedonthe pedestrianizedsquareknownas“Pariser Platz”andisaccessibleonfoot24hoursa day,7daysaweek.Thegatealsohasits owndedicatedS-andU-Bahnstation called“BrandenburgerTor”,whichis servicedbythefollowingS1/S2/S25/U5 lines.ThebesttimetovisitBrandenburg Gateisbetween9amto4pm.
TheBrandenburgGateisnotjustanoutstandingexampleof neoclassicalarchitecture.Itrepresentssomethingmuchmore significant.ItservesasproofofBerlin'sunitedspiritandrichheritage. VisitingtheBrandenburgGatetransportsyoubackintimeandprovides insightintotheeventsthathaveshapedourworldtoday,regardlessof whetheryou'reapassionatetraveler,architectureenthusiast,orhistory buff.
TheGateisavaluableartifactofhumanhistory-fromitsdesigntoits historicalsignificance,fromitssurvivalthroughdifficulttimestoits functionasasymbolofunity.Itsstoryhighlightstheimportanceof harmonyandpeace,valuesthatareequallyrelevanttodayastheywere inthepast.
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Everyone needs a few ways to relax. There’s a lot of stress in life, and people need to be able to deal with it. While there are countless options on offer, not all of these can be as effective as you’d like. They could even be time-consuming and take a lot of work.
If you’re already busy, this adds more stress. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean it’s something you’ll have to keep settling for. Instead, it’s just a matter of following a few science-backed strategies. Three of these shouldn’t take much time or effort, making them a great start.
1.Listentomusic
Oneofthelesswell-usedwaystorelaxistolistentosomeofyour favoritesongsandmusicians.Studiesshowthisreducesstresslevelsand helpspeoplerelax.Evenaslittleas20minuteslisteningtomusicyoulike canbemorethanenoughtohelpyoude-stress.
Withhowenjoyablelisteningtomusicis,there’snoreasonnottogiveita go.Youcanevenhaveitinthebackgroundwhenyou’redoingother things.You’llseethebenefitsbeforeyouknowit,givingyounoexcuse nottostartlisteningtomusicmore.
2.Petafurryfriend
Oneofthemoreobviousbenefitsofhavingapetistheycanhelpyou relaxalotmorethanyoucould’veexpected.You’llneedtodomorethan justhavethemaroundtoseethat,though.You’llneedtoactuallypetand interactwiththemifyoureallywanttoseethebenefits.
Sinceit’ssomethingyoucouldwanttodoanyway,you’venoreasonnot to.Allitcouldtakeisafewminutes,andyou’llberelaxing.Evenplaying withthemforawhilecouldbemorethanenoughtohelp,andyou’llbe relaxedbeforeyouknowit.
3.TakeCBDregularly
CBD(cannabidiol)isoneofthemoreoverlookedwaystorelax,dispute howmuchevidencethereisitcanhelp.It’soneoftheprimaryreasons whypeopleconsumeit,andthere’stheaddedbenefitofthefactithelps withyourhealth.Youcanevenconsumeitinvariousways,dependingon yourpreferences.
Countlessretailersfocusonsellinghigh-qualityCBD,like25Hour Farms.Ifyouwantaquickwaytorelax,thenthiscouldbeoneofthe betteroptions.Byconsumingitregularly,youshouldseeyourselfrelaxing moreandmore.There’snoreasonnottotryit.
