HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
APRIL, 2020
VOL 10 | ISSUE 11 | APRIL 2020
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CONTENTS On the Cover Tanya Arora Photography Divine Touch Developers
26.LIFESTYLE
Over A Cappuccino With Tanya Rao
28.FASHION
How to make new clothes from old ones
32.CUISINE
Easy Recipes To Boost Your Mood
37.COVER STORY A layman’s Guide to COVID19
50.BEAUTY
Trendy Hairstyles To Ramp Your Glamour This Season
52.SPECIAL
Prepare Your Heart For Easter
60.INTERIOR
Change Your Home Mood With Lighting
63.TRAVEL Travel From Home
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Greetings readers! When the enormity of the COVID19, lead to the complete shutdown in Hyderabad we started planning to do our jobs from home. If it weren’t for technology, this event would be impossible. We had to learn to adapt ourselves to these unforeseen circumstances, after which it was decided that this issue will be an online one, due to the closure of the printing press because of the shutdown in the city. In these testing times, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed and confused when there is so much information to process as things are changing so fast. We don’t want to add fuel to fire. We wanted to provide well-researched content on the virus, we spoke to some of the Medical industries best to help understand the nature and precautionary measures with regards COVID 19. As we stay at home flattening the curve, we are bound to get bored in isolation, we at team Tulip have compiled some fun ways to pass your time, tips on how to repurpose your old clothes, easy recipes that can be easily made at home, Travel the world from home and many more. Hope our edition this time is both informative and fun, Thank you for all the support. Keep reading and Stay home and healthy.
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HimmatMai (Hindi Play)
Where: Lamakaan When: 12th March HimmatMai, is the Hindi adaptation by the poet, journalist and translator Neelabh of the original play ‘Mother Courage and her children’ written by the German playwright Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956). Witnessing the turbulent time of the fascist rule under Hitler in his home country and hounded by the Nazis for his anti-war stand, all his plays are highly political in nature, but is conveyed with sardonic humor and poeticism.
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Punchliners Comedy Show ft Devesh Dixit
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MEET SATISH PARYADA ,THE MAN TRAINING TOLLYWOOD’S ACTION HEROES “There are no shortcuts to getting in shape. It’s about doing things the right way, working hard, being consistent, making the necessary lifestyle changes and getting the right guidance.”
– Satish Paryada
Satish Paryada, the man who walked away from a bright corporate future in London in 2013, chose to pursue his passion for fitness and has since become the Tollywood’s favourite trainer at his gym, FitMap, Banjara Hills, which has in turn become Tollywood’s favourite transformation destination. Mr Paryada is the man responsible for the incredible fitness transformations of actors such as Mahesh Babu, NTR Jr and Chiyaan Vikram; while he also trains Indian sportinglegends, Jwala Gutta and Mohammad Azharuddin
“It's never too late to be grateful to people who make you what you are. My trainer Satish Paryada has been a great motivation for me. Thank you for driving me to stay fit & healthy. Thanks, brother.”
“The best fitness centre in the city. Satish Paryada and team genuinely know what they’re doing! And I’m finally injury-free now.”
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“Back with my favourite trainer”, smiled Mahesh Babu on an Instagram post of himself with Mr Paryada in Broadway, New York. It was Mr Paryada who helped the Super Star achieve his fresh, lean look seen in his recent hits Spyder, Bharat Ane Nenu and Maharshi. He also helped NTR Jr achieve his jaw-dropping physique for Aravinda Sametha; and is now working with Allu Arjun on his next project. He is currently training Ram Pothineni and Adivi Sesh for their upcoming films, Red and Major, respectively. He is especially proud of Ram, whom he says literally had to get twice as big for Red as he did for iSmart Shankar. When a film star is meant to achieve a certain physique for a role, it is Mr Paryada who ensures the desired aesthetic is achieved in a safe, natural way. He says, “It’s up to us to create an environment and accountability factor where we support the client all the way through mentally and physically to succeed. We help them deal with the stress of their job, ensure they enjoy their workouts and actually achieve the desired result.”
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Tulip A compilation of all things we are obsessing over this month
Contagion
Soon after her return from a business trip to Hong Kong, Beth Emhoff dies from what is a flu or some other type of infection. Her young son dies later the same day. Her husband Mitch however seems immune. Thus begins the spread of a deadly infection. For doctors and administrators at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, several days pass before anyone realizes the extent or gravity of this new infection. They must first identify the type of virus in question and then find a means of combating it, a process that will likely take several months. As the contagion spreads to millions of people worldwide, societal order begins to break down as people panic. Watch on: Netflix, Amazon Prime
Himalaya PureHands Hand Sanitizer
Himalaya is a well-known brand for health care products. They produce products with ayurvedic ingredients. The company has a wide range of products across pharmaceuticals, personal care, baby care, well-being, nutrition and animal health products. Himalaya Hand Sanitizers are available in a variety of fragrances and sizes.Kills 99.9 per cent germs. Helps prevent itching. Provides cooling effect.
Shimla Shimla is a well-known hill station in Northern India and is one of the most famous vacation places in summer that perfectly captures Indian magnificence with British elegance. It is bequeathed with a rich history and is sanctified with natural beauty. If you’re looking for a relaxing yet fun retreat, Shimla has to be on your list of coolest places to visit in India in May and June.
Each one of us have been getting warnings and instructions to stay home, avoid physical contact and use sanitizers to prevent Corona Virus. While some of us are having some serious trouble staying put at home, some just didn’t even have to change their routine! Covid-19 really did give us a glimpse into the life of an introvert!
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Over a Cappuccino with
TANYA RAO
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What is a typical day like in your life? Everyday is new and exciting because of the people I come across at the Chalet. Although, we do have a routine set of meetings with everyone that’s on the property, to understand what we can do to help each other and better our work overall. I also ensure to squeeze in some time for my workout! What does it take to be successful in the field you excel in? I’m not entirely sure about “successful”, we’ve not reached there yet. Everyday is a learning for us, and I think it’s important to go in with an open mind to accepting, learning, and adapting - where and when required. How did The Chalet happen? The Chalet has been a concept I’ve dwelled upon for years but never had the exposure, opportunity or courage to put it together. My previous job helped me understand where my grounding lies and I decide to take that plunge. How to u manage work and personal life? I go with the flow - depending upon what requires my attention more at that time, I focus there. There’s no hard and fast rule. I have extremely understanding people at work and at home! I’m grateful for that. Tell us something about The Chalet? The Chalet is an open cultural space, where we work together on building a community that has a common belief - art, theater, culture, sustainable living are our core values. We promote these aspects through our retail space, workshops and events. I love my work, I think I’m majorly defined by my work and I cant go over
a day without being at work or working through emails or calls! It’s very hard for me to not speak to everyone at work, even if it means I have to call and say Hi! :) Where do u see yourself in the next 5 years? I see myself building and working on community spaces - bringing people together on a larger scale 5 years from now. What was the proudest moment in ur career so far? Again, I feel like I’ve only just started my career. I’m taking baby steps. But I would say my proudest moment was when we had a participant travel from Kareemnagar specifically only to attend one of our zero waste talks in collaboration with bare necessities.
Rapid Fire Three things you don’t leave home without? My phone, my bag, my bracelets. Next holiday destination? If all goes well - somewhere in Italy, hopefully. Most recent fashion purchase? I’m not a big shopper - but some make up from rubyS Are you a morning or night person? Morning person Biggest addiction Instagram One habit you’d like to break? Instagram Describe yourself in 1 word? Hopeful
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How to make new clothes from old ones
There is a lot of talk at the moment of ‘Fast Fashion’. And how damaging our constant demand for new clothes is on the environment. I personally don’t buy a lot of new clothes for myself these days. But maybe it is time to look to new ways of up-cycling your existing wardrobe into new pieces. To make new clothes from old. - By Peram Srija Reddy
POLO TEE TO SLOUCHY TEE
This was a polo. This refashion to slouchy half-sleeve tee turned out quite a bit better than the original polo. Step one: Cut off the collar. Set it aside to use later. Try the shirt on backward (buttons in the back) and mark the new neck hole with pins. Then cut out the neck hole. Since we cut the collar off, go back with a seam ripper and remove the rest of the collar bits. Step two: Go back to the collar piece and open it up, tearing off the interfacing if there is any. Salvage as long of a strip as possible and iron it flat. Now fold it in half, wrong sides together, and press it flat. This will be the “ribbing” for your neckline. If you can’t get a long enough piece, just use a few pieces and sew them together.
Step three: Attach the ribbing to the neckline with a straight stitch. The length of my ribbing was about 2 inches shorter than the neck hole, so I pinned it evenly and then pulled the ribbing in between pins as I sewed. This achieved a nice tight neckline. If your ribbing is the same length and isn’t pulled tight when sewn, the neckline will be wavy and loose. Press the neckline flat and then sew around the neckline with a wide straight stitch just below the ribbing. Fold the raw ends of the ribbing down at an angle and pin, sewing over them to secure them in place as you sew that seam. Step four: Try the shirt on and determine how much you want to take in on the sleeves and the sides. Then lay the shirt flat on the ground and pin in place. Then sew from the sleeve hem to the shirt hem with a straight stitch. Trim the seam allowance and serge or zigzag your raw edge (optional since knits don’t fray). Press all your seams and you’re done!
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XL SIZE TEE TO KID’S JERSEY SHORTS
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These little jersey shorts are an easy sew. Add some stripes with a bleach pen and you have some seriously cute little lounge shorts. Your little guy probably needs some tooespecially if it’s hot. Fold your ‘template shorts’ in half. Line up the outside edge of the shorts along the edge of the t-shirt (and the hem of the shorts at the bottom of the shirt). Trace with a fabric pen (stretch out the elastic waist before tracing). Cut around the traced line, leaving a half inch perimeter on the side and at least an inch on the top edge. Pin and sew along the inside edge of each leg. Pull apart and pin together the crotch edges (make sure you line up the centre line exactly). Sew (make sure your right sides are pinned facing each other). With the shorts still inside out, fold over the top edge, pin in place and sew in place. Snip two little holes in the centre of the drawstring casing. Pull the drawstring through with a safety pin (knot each ends so that it doesn’t pull back through). If you want to add bleached stripes, insert cardboard rectangles into each leg. Then, draw evenly spaced lines with a fabric pen onto the short. Use the bleach pen to trace the lines you drew. Then draw lines in between your already-drawn lines with the bleach pen. Let your side set for at least half an hour. Once the bleach is dry, flip over the shorts and repeat. Wash and dry your shorts and you’re done! The perfect solution to really hot summer and a drawer full of pants.
PJ’S INTO CIRCLE SCARF
Take your man’s tired out plaid PJs, and fashion yourself a circle scarf! You can make yourself a circle scarf in about an hour, here’s how: First, take the PJ pants, and cut up the inseam. Open up the pant leg and cut the leg off at the top of the inseam. Do this for both legs. Both legs should be of equal size. Lay the two legs on top of each other, wrong-side out (the outer seams from the original pants should be facing out). Pin the bottom end together. Sew the bottom. Your fabric will now be twice as long. Now, fold your fabric long ways, seams still wrong-side out, pin then sew. Once the long side is sewn shut, turn the fabric right-side out, then fold in half so the two ends are facing each other. Fold the edge of the left side inside itself, about a 1/4 inch, and pin. Then tuck the right side inside the left, and sew shut. The purpose of folding in the left side, before tucking the right side, is to give you a clean seam once you sew the scarf shut. This infinity scarf was sewn like a tube. You can make infinity scarves, or circle scarves, out of jersey, which don’t necessarily require sewing the ends together. Jersey material typically rolls in on itself when washed, which hides the raw edges.
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TRANSFORM A TOP INTO A KIMONO @MEGHA YADAV It’s a no sew method. All you need are scissors, fabric glue and a top of your choice. You can use the same method for making a long coat out of kurta as well. So, basically you just need to lay down your top flat. Keep something such as cardboard between the layers. Then, cut the top layers right in the middle. Then, flip a bit of the corners of the cut, use the fabric glue at the corner to stick. Make sure there are no extra threads coming out. Do the same on the other end of the cut. Let the glue dry under the fan. Then, your Kimono is ready.
T-SHIRT INTO TURBAN HEADBAND @SAMIKSHA DUGAR This just gonna take less than 10 minutes and it consists of two basic and simple steps. Take a plain t-shirt (preferably white), then from bottom measure 6-7 inch and cut it. Then take that circle piece and twist it twice. Then your Turban Headband is ready.
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MAXI SKIRT INTO BELL SLEEVE DRESS @ARPANA
Take your skirt, Remove the elastic and also remove the stitches on the side. Turn the skirt inside out and lay it flat on the ground. Now, fold the fabric into half and place your old dress such that the folded edges go inside, for marking the measurements. Leave approximately 6-7 inch (your sleeve size) at the bottom of the fabric. Also cut out the lining cloth in similar way. Now place the fabric and lining together and cut the neckline for both front and back respectively. Now, stitch the cloth and lining together, make sure lining is on the wrong side of the cloth. Stitch the front and back pieces together, such that the right side of two clothes are facing each other. Now, hem the bottom and neckline. Now, take one part of the left over 6 inch fabric and cut into half to make the sleeve. Use your old dress sleeve to trace the measurement as cut accordingly. And stitch the sleeves to the dress. For the bell part of the sleeve, take the other part of 6 inch fabric and fold into half such that good sides are facing each other. Then, stitch at the side and also give a simple straight stitch at the top. Make sure that it is the longest straight stitch of your machine, so that it is easier to pull to make frills for the bell part. Now, pull the thread to make frills and stitch it together with the sleeve. That’s it, you dress is ready!
CONVERT OLD SHIRT INTO CUTE TOP @SHRUTI KUSHU
For this transformation, you just need your old shirt, scissors, elastic and of course sewing machine. So basically, first mark our neck measurements and cut out the collar part. Cut the selves or leave then as they are, that’s up to you. Then, take elastic and stitch the selves and neck with it. Here we go, the top is ready.
Here are few less time taking and easy refashion. •
Trim last year’s shorts with lace (or layers of lace).
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Cut up an old maxi skirt to make a colourful sundress.
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Paint fabric dyes onto an old dress to make it colourful.
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Cut a straight line up the back of an old shirt or sweater, and then attach Velcro for a trendy open back.
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Hot glue a string of sequins to a crop top to spell out a word.
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Are you feeling bored? Don’t worry! You can get rid of your boredom with these recipes. These are few easy making recipes which can remove your boredom as well as make your taste buds happy! We got you the ingredients like and step-by-step process for your clear understanding. Now, get ready and enjoy with your family while making these - By Peram Srija Reddy recipes.
No bake Chocolate cake @101cookbooks
Ingredients Butter, to grease pan 225 g 70% chocolate, well chopped 225 g heavy cream, cashew cream, or full-fat coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional) 2 teaspoons finely ground espresso (optional) 1/4 teaspoon fine grain salt Cocoa powder, to serve Optional other toppings: rose petals, cacao nibs Instructions Prepare your Pan Lightly butter a 6-inch / 15cm spring form pan or equivalent. I typically use small loaf pans which are less common, but many small pans will work here (see main entry). Line with parchment paper and set aside. Make the Cake Barely melt the chocolate in a double boiler over gentle heat. In a separate medium pan heat the cream over gentle heat. Stir in the allspice and the espresso, if using. When the cream is very warm / hot to the touch, remove from heat and stir in the salt. Pour the chocolate into the cream, and very slowly and steadily stir until everything comes together smoothly. Make sure the components aren’t at all separate. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled throughout, a few hours, or overnight. Serve the Cake When ready to serve, remove from the pan, let set at room temperature for ten minutes or so, dust with a bit of cocoa powder, sprinkle with any other toppings you like, and slice. Alternately, you can slice and serve from the pan. 32 APRIL, 2020 TULIP
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Dalgona Coffee @Ankit Prasad Ingredients Instant Coffee Water Chilled milk Sugar A whisk Ice A glass A bowl Instructions Take 2 tablespoons of Instant Coffee, put in a bowl. Take 2 tablespoons sugar, add to bowl. Take 3 tablespoons hot water, add to bowl. Take a whisk - mechanised or hand-whisk - and whisk the mix. (Will require some amount of effort by hand, but you’ll find your technique improving as you go along). Slowly, you’ll find the colour and consistency changing to a creamy light brown. Add a few ice cubes to a clear glass. Pour chilled milk till about 2/3rds full. Top the milk with a few spoonfuls of your whipped Dalgona coffee cream. Make it look pretty, and voila, your Dalgona Coffee is ready!
Papdi Chaat @thespruceeats
Ingredients For the Papdi Dough 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon onion seeds 1 tsp Kosher salt Water Vegetable oil, canola, or sunflower oil, to deep fry For the Toppings 5 large potatoes 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Kosher salt, to taste For Assembly and Serving 2 cups fresh yogurt, whisked until smooth 2 red onions, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped 1 cup tamarind chutney 1 cup mint-coriander chutney 2 cups fine sev or gram flour 2 teaspoons red chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, gently roasted and ground 3 teaspoons powdered black rock salt Garnish 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped Instructions Make the Papdi Dough Gather the dough ingredients. Mix the flour, ghee, onion seeds, and salt. Add water, a spoonful at a time, and knead to get a firm, smooth dough. Cover dough with a damp cloth, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes. After
the dough has rested, divide it into equalsized balls. Roll the dough balls between your palms until smooth. Lightly flour a clean rolling surface and press one ball flat. Roll the dough balls out into a 1/4-inch thick circle using a rolling pin. Use the circular cookie cutter to cut smaller circles out on the large circle. Remove extra dough from sides of smaller circles. Keep them on a lightly floured tray or plate for later frying (they will become the papdis). Repeat until all the dough is used up. Heat oil for deep frying in a deep pan on a medium flame. When it is hot, add the papdis a few at a time, and fry till they are crisp and pale golden. Drain and keep the cooked dough on paper towels. Repeat until all papdis are made. They can be stored for a few weeks if kept in an airtight container. Prepare the Toppings Gather the ingredients. Wash, peel, and dice
the potatoes. In a medium-sized pot, add the potatoes and enough water to just cover the potatoes. Boil until fork tender. Drain and set aside. Place drained chickpeas into a small bowl. Using a fork or a masher, mash the chickpeas together with a dash of salt to a coarse texture. Assemble and Serve To serve, set up all ingredients—papdis, toppings, and chutneys—within easy reach. Dip 5 to 6 papdis per person into the yogurt. Then arrange on a plate. Put a little potato, chickpeas, onion, and tomato on each Papdi. When all are done in this way, drizzle a teaspoonful each of tamarind chutney and mint-coriander chutney on each papdi. Sprinkle a handful of sev all over the papdis on the plate. Then sprinkle red chili powder, cumin powder, black rock salt, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediately. TULIP - APRIL, 2020 33
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Churros @allrecipes
Ingredients 1 cup water 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 quarts oil for frying ½ cup white sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball. Heat oil for frying in deepfryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Macarons @tasty.co
Ingredients MACARONS 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar(210 g) 1 cup almond flour(95 g), finely ground 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3 egg whites, at room temperature ¼ cup granulated sugar(50 g) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 drops pink gel food coloring VANILLA BUTTERCREAM 1 cup unsalted butter(230 g), 2 sticks, at room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar(360 g) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons heavy cream Instructions Make the macarons: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, almond flour, and ½ teaspoon of salt, and process on low speed, until extra fine. Sift the almond flour mixture through a finemesh sieve into a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form (you should be able to turn the bowl upside down without anything falling out). Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated. Add the food coloring and beat until just combined. Add about of the sifted almond flour mixture at a time to the beaten egg whites and use a spatula to gently fold until combined. After the last addition of almond flour, continue to fold slowly until the batter falls into ribbons 34 APRIL, 2020 TULIP
and you can make a figure 8 while holding the spatula up. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.Place 4 dots of the batter in each corner of a rimmed baking sheet, and place a piece of parchment paper over it, using the batter to help adhere the parchment to the baking sheet. Pipe the macarons onto the parchment paper in 1½-inch (3-cm) circles, spacing at least 1-inch (2-cm) apart. Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface 5 times to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until dry to the touch. Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C). Bake the macarons for 17 minutes, until the feet are well-risen and the macarons don’t stick to the parchment paper. Transfer the macarons to a wire rack to cool completely before filling. Make the buttercream: In a large bowl, add the butter and beat with a mixer for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla and beat to combine. Add the cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat to combine, until desired consistency is reached. Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Add a dollop of buttercream to one macaron shell. Top it with another macaron shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining macaron shells and buttercream. Place in an airtight container for 24 hours to “bloom”. Enjoy!
| CUISINE
Smiley Potato
@yummytummyaarthi Ingredients Potato – 1 large boiled Cheese – 2 tblspn grated (I used parmesan, you can use any) Salt to taste Chilli powder / Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp Oregano – 1/2 tsp (optional) Cornflour / Cornstarch – 2 to 3 tblspn or more as needed Oil for Deep frying
Instructions Take boiled potatoes and grate them. Now take them in a bowl along with all the other ingredients except cornflour and oil. Mix this really well. Now add in cornflour and mix well. Shape it into dough. Put this dough in fridge and let it rest and chill for 1 hour. Now divide the dough into equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball. Take a ball, flatten it out. Now use a straw to make two eyes and a spoon to make smile. Heat oil for deep frying. Drop the smiles in hot oil and fry till it is crispy. Drain in paper towel. Serve with ketchup.
Mini Cheesecake @lifeloveandsugar Ingredients CRUST 1 cup (134g) vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs) 2 tbsp (26g) sugar 4 tbsp (56g) butter, melted FILLING 12 ounces (339g) cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup (104g) sugar 2 tbsp (16g) flour 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs TOPPING 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold 5 tbsp (36g) powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Fresh fruit Instructions Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Add cupcake liners to a cupcake pan. Combine the vanilla wafer cookies crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Divide the mixture between the cupcake liners (about 2 tablespoons per cup) and press into the bottoms. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes then remove from oven. Allow to cool while you make the filling. To make the filling, reduce oven to 300°F (148°C). In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until combined (Use low speed to keep less air from getting into the batter, which can cause cracks). Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating slowly and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Divide the filling between the cheesecake cups until the cups are mostly full. Bake the cheesecakes for 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the door closed for another 10 minutes. Crack the oven door and allow cheesecakes to cool for 15-20 minutes, then put in the fridge to finish cooling. When cheesecakes are cooled, remove them from the pan. To make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Pipe the whipped cream onto the tops of the cheesecakes and top with fresh fruit. Refrigerate until ready to serve. TULIP - APRIL, 2020 35
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Fried Apple Pies @dinneratthezoo
Ingredients 17.3 ounce box puff pastry sheets thawed 3 cups Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and diced 6 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cloves 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon Caramel sauce for serving optional Oil for frying Instructions Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 pieces. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place the apples, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in the butter. Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and add to the apple mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until apple filling has thickened. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture onto one side of each piece of puff pastry. Brush the edges with water and fold over to make a rectangle. Crimp the edges of each puff pastry rectangle with a fork. Chill the pies for 20 minutes in the freezer. Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Cook 2-3 pies at a time, for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and pastry is cooked through. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar all over each pie as it comes out of the oil. Repeat the frying and cinnamon sugar sprinkling process with all of the remaining pies. Serve immediately, with caramel sauce if desired.
Pancakes @thekitchn
Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for cooking 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Powdered sugar or maple syrup, for serving Instructions Combine the ingredients in a wide-mouth jar. Place the milk, egg, and oil in a quart jar first. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Seal the jar tightly and shake to combine. Seal the jar and shake the jar vigorously for at least 2 minutes. Don’t stress about any small lumps in the batter. Set the batter aside while you heat a pan. Set the batter side for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 3 pancakes for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add 2-tablespoon portions of the batter to the pan, cooking 3 at a time. Cook on the first side until bubbles appear on the surface, the edges begin to look dry, and the bottoms are golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancakes. Cook until the second sides are golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a warm oven or plate. Repeat using the remaining oil and cooking the remaining batter.
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A layman’s Guide to
COVID19
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the status of the COVID-19 outbreak from epidemic to pandemic. Coronaviruses are named for the crown-like spikes on their surface, there are many types of Coronaviruses that were first discovered in the 1960s different types of coronavirus circulate as the common cold and 30% upper respiratory tract infections. In the last 20 years, the world has seen 3 Coronaviruses outbreaks. The SARS in 2002, the MERS in 2012 and now the Covid 19 in 2019. The new coronavirus, now known as Covid-19, was first encountered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, an infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. The name Covid-19 was announced on 11 February 2020 by the World Health Organization. The director-general of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has quoted “We had to find a name that did not refer to a geographical location, an animal, an individual or group of people, and which is also pronounceable and related to the disease. Having a name matters to prevent the use of other names that can be inaccurate or stigmatizing.” - By Inas Inayath TULIP - APRIL, 2020 37
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How does the Virus Spread?
According to the world health organization (WHO), coronaviruses are most commonly spread between an infected person and others via: l From viral particles from a cough or sneeze
Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer
Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or a flexed elbow
Avoid close contact with anyone with flu or cold-like symptoms
Practice food safety ( cook meat and eggs well)
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
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As per the recommendations of the world health organizations, these are the stated precautionary measures to reduce the impact of COVD19
There is no specific treatment for coronavirus infections and most people will recover on their own, according to the CDC (Center for disease control). So treatment involves rest and medication to relieve existing symptoms. A humidifier or hot shower can help to relieve a sore throat and cough. If you are mildly sick, you should drink a lot of fluids and rest. There is no vaccine for the new coronavirus but researchers have confirmed that they are in preliminary stages of developing one.
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Myth Busters
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Common myths about COVD19 This list has been prepared as per the World Health Organization official advisory as an advice to the public Myth: The COVID-19 can only be transmitted in areas with a hot and humid climate According to the evidence collected by the World Health Organization, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Myth: Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you states WHO. Myth: The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites. To date, there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.
Myth: Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus? No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations. Myth: Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus? No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible. Myth: Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus? Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.
As the Erasmus quote goes, “Prevention is Better than Cure”. Covid 19 has been impacting our lives deeper than imagined, we spoke to some of Hyderabad’s medical experts and others who are part of the community to ask them about their opinions on the ongoing pandemic.
“For many, life, as we know it, has come to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Schools are being closed, employees are being asked to work from home, retail outlets are pulling down their shutters. Social distancing has become the new norm. Amid all this uncertainty, as the whole world is confronting their mortality, doctors all over are being stretched to the limit. They are being asked to face a pandemic that no one fully understands, in spite of being short on personal protective gear, supplies, equipment, sleep, and personnel; thereby risking their own health and lives. Gross inadequacies in the health care systems have been exposed all over the world. I have heard a lot of people complaining about the work from home issues, cribbing about their daily planners that need to be submitted to their bosses. But they don’t realize that doctors are at the frontlines trying to protect them from this pandemic. Doctors don’t have the privilege of “working from home”.To all these people, on behalf of the medical fraternity, we request you to please cooperate with the authorities and stay at home to prevent the spread of the pandemic. At this point, there seems to be no way of containing the spread except by limiting contact with each other.” Dr. Amisha Kawle M. D. Anesthesia and critical care, Consultant anesthesiologist and intensivist
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COVER STORY | “The Corona threat is real and we should stop acting like we are immune to it. Coming 2 weeks are very crucial and challenging days for our entire health system. Reports from ground zero in other countries don’t look good. We are in a way fortunate to be the country affected later than most of the other countries, Which gives us time and a better understanding of this on-going pandemic. It’s time for us to act responsibly. The Corona threat is real and Coming 2 weeks are very crucial and challenging days for our entire health system. Reports from ground zero in other countries don’t look good. We are in a way fortunate to be the last country to be affected. Which gives us time and a better understanding of this ongoing pandemic. We should act responsibly and by proper precautions, we can mitigate its impact.” Dr. Sunil Mohan Murarisetty MD Pediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatology
“I think the ICMR(Indian Council of Medical Research) and Govt should speed up testing and conduct random tests. When Community transmission happens, it will spread in a way that cannot be controlled. There will be no looking back! Currently, with only about 166 being infected, the attitude of people and the government seems to be relaxed. But if S.Korea and Italy could have numbers jumping from hundreds to Lakh in days, then we with a billion population need to definitely worry. People need to take this seriously. We need to be kind to what is being said and kinder to people who work with us. Stay home, and stay safe should be the motto. If we are focused on following precautions for 10 days then the situation should subside in India, and we will not be under the threat zone. It has created panic in my thoughts and schedule. The whole scenario of working from home, and cutting down commute is normal until you are enjoying it, but not when you are mentally compelling yourself to. Social recession and isolation are more than just mental changes. I have stopped buying vegetables and fruits. I have switched to e-commerce but the worry is how long does this have to go on for.” Karishma Asoodani, Independent Business Journalist
The key to stopping the spread of CoViD 19 is maintaining proper hand hygiene with soap and water, keeping a safe social distance (3 meters) and if you’re not well to stay at home and use precautions to not spread it to others. Efforts are ongoing to develop a vaccine but until then prevention is key. Dr. Mir Samir Inayath MD, Anaesthesiologist-Postdoctoral Fellow in Paediatric Anesthesiology
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COVER STORY | “Covid 19 and Pregnancy - Those who are planning for pregnancy it would be better to hold on as pregnancy is a state of immunocompromise, anemia, and gestational diabetes utmost care has to be taken precautions if u have flu-like symptoms observe yourself for 15 days, quarantine yourself screen yourself with a swab for culture and sensitivity, no case of vertical transmission reported so far (mother to baby in utero), no transmission during vaginal or cesarean delivery reported so far, no transmission through breast milk reported so far. The precautions you can take are, to have a nutritious diet, antioxidants, Control sugar, maintain good HB level, isolate from gatherings, wear a mask, cleanse your hands, do not shake hands, avoid sick people, ventilate your rooms, drink plenty of water, vitamin c, zinc, and multivitamin supplements to be taken never ignore minimal flu symptoms -Covid 19 is a cytokine storm the speed of infection is aggressive hence avoid superstitious culture-based gatherings after delivery and educate the older generation regarding this viral storm and follow all the preventive measures and be socially responsible together contributing these preventive efforts we can arrest the chain of transmission”. Dr, Kavya Priya Vazrala, MS OBG- Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Laparoscopic surgeon - Infertility Specialist -Fellowship (Infertility and Endogynaecology)
“I just went out a week back for dinner and I am very aware of the number of people we actually meet on a daily basis. The cab driver, the maid, the people at the restaurant, the people who serve you, my friends with whom I was out. Now imagining I carry the virus and each of these people goes out and comes in contact with more people? I can’t imagine what that will lead to. That’s when I realized the enormity of what this virus means for us. I just stay home now 99% of the time. Another thing I have noticed is that our privilege allows us to stay at home, work from home and still get paid. People from underprivileged backgrounds do not have a choice. Sadly, I don’t even know how we can remedy this situation. Making everyone work from home, in general, feels like the end of the movement as such. It’s living through tv screens and phone screens. It’s living virtually. It’s all very sad really.” Kriti Samidi, Post Graduate Student
“I’m actually interested in the long-term effects of COVID-19. Now that people are actually working from home, will that become a norm later? Will countries spend more on public healthcare systems? Will online classes and courses become more popular? There are so many questions to be answered once it’s all over. I have been practicing social distancing. And we are all working from home. And washing hands was essential anyway.” Manasi Bhallamudi Project Consultant, Change Seekers LLP
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Fight the Isolation blues with Tulip’s Top Three
MULTIPLAYER GAMES
Pro Evolution Soccer
PES is the game for huge lovers of football who can’t get out. Play online games or local games with a pal on the same couch in real-time; this feature gives you the thrill of football on your mobile phone.
UNO
The famous card game that has been played for decades and still doesn’t manage to bore you. While playing with physical cards is definitely more enjoyable, this online version doesn’t disappoint. Play with players across the world or create private rooms for family and friends, this game is fun nevertheless.
Ludo King
Don’t have the board game version? Worry not. This online gaming version of Ludo is as good and addictive. A classic, recall your childhood as you play with friends and family.
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LEARN A SKILL
Paperama
An app for all those who loved paper folding games as kids, Paperama takes you into the world of origami. With its cool 3D effect and over 70 puzzles to solve, it’ll bring back the child in you.
Duo Lingo
Ever wanted to learn a new language? If the answer is yes, then go ahead and download this app right away. Pick from Spanish, French, German, English and 20 more languages. Regular exercises and competitive lessons will help you improve and you’ll learn something while killing time
Tender
Imagine a world where foodies from all over the world could interact to give each other gastronomical pleasure. This app makes that a possibility. Look at the beautiful photos and if you like it, swipe-to-save and know the recipe. Like Tinder, but better!
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ONLINE ACTIVITIES
A virtual platform to learn life skills
Priya Rajiv a certified life coach who has created a virtual platform to help develop and learn new life skills
Online Summer Camp
It’s a 2 months camp, 4 days a week along with one-hour parent counseling every week the camp is accomodating art therapy, photography, and communication.
Quartine with Liphul
Get artsy and color your dream shade and challenge your friends, tag Liphaul and get featured.
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TRAVEL THE WORLD ONLINE
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British Museum, London
This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court and discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. You can also find hundreds of artifacts on the museum’s virtual tour.
Guggenheim Museum, New York
Google’s Street View feature lets visitors tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary eras.
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
This famous American art museum features two online exhibits through Google. The first is an exhibit of American fashion from 1740 to 1895, including many renderings of clothes from the colonial and Revolutionary eras. The second is a collection of works from Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer.
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COVER STORY | MOVIES
Parasite
Parasite made history by winning an award for the Best Picture at the Oscars earlier this month. This Bong Joon-Ho movie is the first non-American film to achieve this feat. The movie tells the story of how greed and class discrimination comes in the way of a relationship shared between a wealthy and an impoverished family.
Marriage Story
Marriage Story on the outside gives the feel of a regular love story. However, it is anything but that. The film exhibits how the troubles of life become obstacles in the most beautiful relationships. It is a scoop of romance with sprinkles of reality.
Article 15
Article 15 is inspired by real-life events. It kicks off with a police officer (Khurrana) being transferred to a remote village. There, two girls are reported missing and as the case begins unraveling itself, he discovers that corruption has penetrated this case at every level. This hard-hitting film has received three trophies at the 65th Filmfare awards.
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BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY AT HOME
Oranges
Vitamin C -Increases the production of white blood cells and fights alien infections
Ginger
Garlic
Ginger helps decrease inflammation, which can help reduce a sore throat and other inflammatory illnesses.
It is highly powerful in fighting infections, Garlic’s immune-boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds such as allicin
Nigella Seeds (Kalonji)
Is packed in anti-oxidants, may decrease colostral, can help kill off bacteria, Could Help Protect the Liver and Can Aid in Blood Sugar Regulation.
Hydration Hydrate yourself to maintain the body functions on check.
Sleep
One of the most evident ways to stay healthy to get enough sleep.
Meditation & Yoga
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CELEBRITIES IN QUARANTINE
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1. Saif Ali Khan - Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur working on their green thumb 2. Twinkle Khanna - Twinkle Khanna and her little one growing intellectually reading books 3. Deepika Padukone - Decluttering her closet 4. Katrina Kaif - Cleaning around the house, activating her cleaning bug. 5. Tahira Kashyap - Working on her Artistic creativity 48 APRIL, 2020 TULIP
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The Masked Crusaders
Wearing a mask during these uncertain times is a tiny action but contributes immensely towards te control of the spread of the COVID19. And these are our masked crusaders who with exercising this habit are contributing tremendously towards the control of spread of the virus. “The most important thing that I am doing to save and protect the world at this moment is staying at home and only getting out to get essential items. I have also given holiday to my maid and i m not cutting off their salary. I am also making my followers aware of the situation and asking them to stay at home”, Tanya Arora, Artist
“As makeup artist, we happen to come in close contact with our brides while dolling them up. While Hyderabadis failed to cancel their weddings at the initial outbreak of coronavirus in the city, we were obligated to continue our services taking the best preventive measures like wearing masks, using disposable gloves, sanitizing hands and disinfecting the makeup brushes at every step”. Maryam Alvi Makeup Artist
“I am being a hero by staying home with my baby and following strict precautionary measures. Kids are at more risk so I am following guidelines to ensure the safety of myself and my family. Even though I need supplies and essentials for my baby, I am putting the safety of the country first like millions out there. Every single citizen is responsible to stay at home and break the curve. That’s the least we can do to help save humanity”. Azrah JV Ebrahim, Makeup Artist
“We gave out some amount through our charitable trust in the surrounding neighbourhood so that people can purchase necessary ration. We also distributed masks and gloves among families who were dependent on very little salaries for their livelihood. People who are unaware of these instructions need to be informed especially. So we are also trying to educate people about Covid-19. Apart from this, just being at home because nothing can be more responsible than that”. Naushi Farooqui, Entrepreneur.
“We have provided and are providing 10 day ration to the daily wage earners. We have been doing this since 5 days and shall be doing it till the days are back to normal m. Gulmohar boutique in colaboration with Motherland society Ngo is raising donations and working personally on it be it from purchase to packing till distribution.” Ayesha And Hajera Baquer, Entrepreneurs. TULIP - APRIL, 2020 49
| BEAUTY
Trendy Hairstyles to Ramp up your Glamour this Season
There are seasons and there are million reasons so as to change your look from time to time. This might be due to the weather or any event coming up that you need to be part of. In case it gets difficult to see what hairstyles you can make depending on the length and texture, we are here to help you!
Layers Semi-straight hair and the proper layered hairstyle look great and will mostly go on every attire. Layers have been one of the most popular hairstyles and you can see almost every second women sporting it either just through their natural hair colour or by getting highlights of their choice of hair colour to enhance the beauty of layers.
Straight Flow
We have met ladies who die to get their hair straightened. In that case you too can straight hair which just looks like its flowing in one direction. You can add some shine and shimmer to make it look glossy as it would then highlight your face and then mould it into different hairstyles such as having a pony tail with puff. It is an ideal hairstyle that goes on any attire and for any event but the longer the hair, the better the spark!
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Curly Bob
Summer is round the corner and we know how difficult it is to maintain long hair due to constant heat and sweat. The best hairstyle you can adapt is Bob. Boring? You can add a twist with the curls in the end giving you a proper curly bob look. Curly Bob is an ideal summer hairstyle that not only will help you to sustain through the harsh summers but the curls will actually give an edgy look making you look like a retro diva!
Soft Highlights
Soft highlights are a go to for every woman who does not like their overall look to be too heavy. In fact, the hairstyle with straight or bouncy hair along with curls in the end gives a great dimension to the face and soft highlights just adds glamour to it. Such highlights can actually accentuate your sharp features and make your face look much better as anyway, hair does make a lot of difference to the appearance.
Gorgeous Curls
Whether you have short hair or long hair, it really does not matter as the curls are something that glams up the whole style quotient. Curls even look gorgeous if it gets paired up with front locks! Adding the colour is totally your choice as if you are willing to showcase your curls and try highlighting it then adding any soft toned colour or electric colours of your choice can make it look really beautiful and will help you stand out!
Bangs
Bangs can never go out of list of trendy hairstyles! Bangs look great on mildly wavy hair and bold highlights as all these come together to create a trendy hair fashion powerhouse. Bangs even looks great on bob hair or even on layers but in case of layers, bangs should be layered too to give a sharp look to your face. Whatever age you might be, Bangs can be a go to solution to different occasions but looks great ideally on western outfits.
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Prepare Your Heart For Easter Easter, the day on which the resurrection of Jesus had taken place. Easter always falls on a Sunday with Good Friday just before, followed by Easter Monday the day after. Generally on Easter, people go to church in the morning. Special church services are held on that day. Easter is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. - By Peram Srija Reddy 52 APRIL, 2020 TULIP
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Easter Food
Food is a big part of the Easter celebrations with family and friends getting together for Easter lunch. But, what about snacks/ deserts! We always slack off when it comes to desserts and sweets. We bring out 3 Easter treats that you can try.
Peeps Bunny Cupcakes Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 large eggs room temperature 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 24 Bunny Peeps Sprinkles For the frosting 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature 4-6 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. While the butter and sugar are mixing, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. With the mixer on low, add the eggs to the sugar/butter mixture one at time until completely incorporated. Add the milk and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture until well mixed. Turn the mixer off. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners and fill each halfway with batter. Bake in a 350 oven for 20-25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until light and creamy, slowly add 2 cups of confectioners’ sugar until well blended. Add the milk, vanilla and then slowly add the remaining sugar. Turn the mixer on med-high and beat until fluffy and white. Turn the mixer down low and stir in the food colouring until the desired colour is achieved. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. To decorate: Cut the heads off the bunnies and discard the bodies. Pipe a small dot of frosting in the middle of the cupcake and gently press on bunny head onto the frosting. Using a “grass” tip, pipe the frosting all around the top of the cupcake to make it look as if the bunny is peaking out of tall grass. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Repeat procedure until all the cupcakes are decorated.
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Marble Egg Sugar Cookies Ingredients Cookies 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Icing 3 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar Gel food colouring
Instructions Make cookies: In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Using electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and then vanilla. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour mixture just until incorporated. Shape dough into 4 disks; roll each between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment. Using egg-shaped cutters, cut out cookies. Place on sheets. Reroll, chill and cut scraps. Bake, rotating positions of pans halfway through, until cookies are light golden brown around edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Make icing: Using mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low; gradually add confectioners’ sugar until incorporated. On high speed, beat until medium-stiff glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time to icing to make thin drizzling consistency. Spoon 3 tablespoons onto plate. Add a couple of drops of food coloring; swirl using wooden pick. Place cookie top down directly into frosting, then slowly peel cookie away to one side, turning upright, and let excess fall off. Transfer to wire rack until set. Repeat with remaining cookies, changing icing colors as desired.
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Easter Basket Cake Ingredients Cake All purpose flour Unsweetened cocoa powder Baking soda Baking powder Salt Brown sugar Granulated sugar Eggs Oil Buttermilk Vanilla extract Instant Expresso powder Chocolate frosting Unsalted butter, Powdered sugar, Cocoa powder, Whipping cream, Vanilla extract, Salt Decorate 8 ounces marshmallows, 3 tablespoons cocoa, Green Shimmer Sugar, Malted Milk Candy Eggs Instructions Cake First things first, start by spraying your cake pans with nonstick cooking spray and lining them with some parchment paper. Tip: Turn your cake pan upside down and use the bottom of the pan as a guide for cutting out your circle of parchment paper. Next, sift together your dry ingredients – all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. It’s important to sift together the ingredients to remove any lumps in your cake batter. Then whisk in some brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. After the sugar is thoroughly mixed with the dry ingredients, you’ll whisk in some eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until just combined. Your batter should be pretty thick at this point, similar to a fudgy brownie batter. Then, pour in a cup of boiling water mixed with a teaspoon of instant espresso powder. It doesn’t make your cake taste like coffee, but instead, it enhances the chocolate flavour in the cake. You can also just use 1 cup of strong brewed hot coffee instead. Once you’ve mixed up the batter, you’ll pour it into your prepared cake pans and bake them for about 30 minutes. Chocolate Frosting You’ll start with two sticks of unsalted butter that have been softened to room temperature. I suggest using unsalted butter since the amount of salt can vary between different brands of salted butter. Next, beat the butter for 1-2 minutes just until it’s nice and smooth. Then, mix in the powdered sugar. You can sift your powdered sugar if you prefer, but to be honest I always skip this step. It’s also best to mix the powdered sugar in 1 cup at a time so that it’s thoroughly mixed with the butter. Be sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as well once you finished mixing the last cup of powdered sugar in with the butter. Once the powdered sugar is mixed with the butter, sift in your cocoa powder. I know I said you can skip sifting the powdered sugar, but I never skip sifting the cocoa powder because no one likes a huge lump of unsweetened cocoa powder in their frosting. Mix in the cocoa powder until it’s well combined, the mixture will be pretty thick at this point. Finally, mix in some heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract,
and a tiny pinch of salt. I suggest starting with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream and then add another tablespoon if you think you need it. You can frost this chocolate cake. Decorate Combine marshmallows and cocoa in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds.Stir marshmallows. {Warning. Hot marshmallows will burn. And it hurts!} Keep stirring. Stir, stir, stir some more! Stir until marshmallows are cool enough to touch and cocoa is completely dissolved. This is where it gets messy. Or fun, depending on how you look at things. Using both hands, stretch a small glob of marshmallow out into a long, thin, stringy strand. Start wrapping the stringy marshmallow around your cake. Go around and around the sides of the cake in a circular motion. Go light at first until you get the hang of it. Less is more! And thinner strands look better in the end. Continue to stretch and drape marshmallow strings. Move up and down the cake as you continue to pull more marshmallow around the cake in a circular pattern. Continue to add more marshmallow. Start overlapping the strings to completely cover your cake and create a woven appearance. Think of grapevine baskets as you go. Call it quits when you like what you see. Fill a disposable piping bag (or zip lock bag) with sprinkles and cut a small hole at end. We’ll use this to carefully cover the top of the cake with sprinkles. We don’t want any stray sprinkles falling because they will stick to the sides of the cake. Build your top layer of sprinkles by first outlining the edges. Get as close to the edge as possible without going over. Then move inward to completely cover the cake in a solid layer of sprinkles. Place candy Easter eggs on top of cake. And you’re finished! TULIP - APRIL, 2020 55
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Easter basket
It’s so fun to give and take gifts on Easter. But don’t make it simply. Have an Easter Egg Hunt and get your baskets ready! Here are few tips to make Easter Basket for different age group. Choose yours and pick it up!
2 - 4 Years Old
Filling up Easter baskets for kids is almost as fun as watching little ones open them. Treat them to non-messy art supplies like colouring books and coloured pencils, bath toys, plush stuffed animals, and games they can enjoy solo or with a friend. If you’re feeling crafty, make one of our fun and kid-friendly Easter crafts to add to a toddler or baby Easter basket. Plush toys Easter activity pages Puzzle blocks DIY stuffed animals Bedtime books Finger paints Bubbles ($10.97, Amazon) Building blocks Bunny-theme bath toys DIY sidewalk chalk Bunny slippers or socks Colouring books Hair bows Coloured pencils or crayons
5 - 7 Years Old
Give young school-age children gifts that match their active lifestyles. A few of our favourite Easter basket stuffers include sports gear, puzzle books, modelling clay, and building blocks. Bonus points if you fill their personalized Easter basket with no-mess activities or outdoor crafts since they’ll likely want to start right away. Silly Putty eggs Easter LEGO set Rainbow slime Sticker book Grow-in-water bunny or towel Easter bunny masks Sports balls Mad Libs or puzzle books DIY Sidewalk Paint Bike bell or horn
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8 - 11 Years Old
Because this is the age when kids start to fine-tune their interests and commit to hobbies, fill their Easter baskets with activities. Have a budding Picasso or future scientist on your hands? Try a paint set or age-appropriate science experiment kit. Small hair accessories also make wonderful Easter egg fillers. 3-D puzzle games Hair clips, headbands, or baseball cap Surprise-inside Easter eggs Art or paints set Magic tricks Unicorn slime Gel pens Science experiment kit Notebook or notepad Kids craft kit DIY Chinese checkers game Card games
12 - 14 Years Old
Just because they’ve outgrown the egg hunt doesn’t mean they’re too old for Easter treats! Give the gift of music, science experiments, and brain teasers. Small electronics like a basic music player, earbuds, or a mini speaker keeps alive the magic of opening a basket of goodies on Easter morning. Crossword puzzle book DIY jewelry Mini marshmallow shooter Sudoku or brain teaser games Earbuds Book light and new book DIY travel game Blank journal Headphones
15-Plus Years Old
As kids get older, they’ll appreciate practical gifts more than toys or activity books. For high schoolers, gifts that make a busy schedule less hectic will be appreciated. Consider items they can use at school and home, like USB drives, charging stations, and smartphone accessories. Because this can be a stressful time for teens, fun or relaxing gifts like movie passes or a gift card for dinner with friends will be greatly appreciated. USB flash drive Charging station DIY fabric catchall Headphones Pretty journal Movie tickets or a gift card to a favourite restaurant Scented candles or travel hand sanitizer DIY framed art or quotes Locker accessories or fun magnets Smart watch or fitness tracker accessories TULIP - APRIL, 2020 57
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Adult
Compared to kids, gifting an adult is much easier. Whether it’s your parents or wife or husband or friends or relative, this list of gifts will sure impress them. Watches for men and jewelry for women make an awesome egg filler in the basket. Gift cards Wine Tea leaves Gourmet food Perfume Scented candles Art pieces Electronics Roasted coffee beans Watches Jewelry
Easter signifies the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All the family celebrations. We pray and attend church services. We have potluck family meals. We decorate eggs with the kids and perform an Easter egg hunt. The hunted eggs are filled with chocolates, jelly beans and cash. Kids are given an Easter basket full of gifts. The gifts include chocolates, jelly beans, colouring books with crayons and stuffed animals, hot-wheels or Barbie’s. All kids get new clothes to wear to church and for the family festivities. Time with my entire extended family was the most memorable time of Easter. The gifts were exciting too, but spending time with my siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents were more memorable than any gift I ever received - except for that $50 dollar bill inside the egg during an Easter egg hunt. This year I plan to pray during breakfast, gifting my children with new clothes and an Easter egg hunt inside our home. Last year, I prayed during breakfast to give thanks to God and then took my family to Goa for a week on a beach vacation. I also gifted my child with a new shirt clothes and put together an Easter basket for him. These are the Easter baskets I gifted my child.
Erica Littlejohn Project Manager
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Easter is always special to us. It represents hope, faith and forgiveness. I love preparing for Easter with egg decorating. The kids love the Easter Hunt for chocolates and goodies. We always go to a brunch at a hotel. It means a lot for us to celebrate with family to share in symbolism of unity and eternal love. My father used to get us a big Easter basket each year. That was always the memory of Easter I have. Last year, we went to a hotel brunch at Westin. But, this year due to travel restrictions we have to stay home but at least we are with family.
JaneKeyl Gemologist
As a kid, Easter was very special because I am Irish Catholic and was in a church choir, and Easter was big like Christmas. We practiced all though lent for Easter We gave up things (usually sweets) for Lent and Easter was the end of that. In the middle of Lent is St Patrick’s day and that was always a big celebration -- still is. We have a party at our house ever year. Have hosted St Patrick’s parties in Beijing, Kobe Japan, Colombo, Lima Peru and Hyderabad for past 27 years. At the end of Lent would have Holy Week with Maunday Thursday and Good Friday, where we could not eat meat and then Easter Saturday, where at noon, Lent was over. In England Easter Eggs (chocolate) were massive and still are -- all relatives would buy them and my brother and I would usually have around a dozen each. After church on Easter Sunday (where I would sing and play the guitar), we would have a Sunday roast and then eat our Easter eggs! No easter hunt in the UK! Today, in Hyderabad we go for Easter Sunday brunch. It is about new beginnings for me. I always decorate the house with eggs and bunnies etc and enjoy that spring is here and lent is over. A Thornton’s Chocolate easter egg with my name on it in about 1989 from my now-husband, Mike Aside from easter eggs, gifts are not given in my culture for easter. Previous year, we went for Easter brunch at the Park Hyatt - they always do a great job!! But this year, with COVID 19 - who knows -- Our older son Patrick (23) is with us and we hope to be at the PH-- if not a BBQ in the back garden.
Dr Oli Tooher Hancock
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CHANGE YOUR
HOME’S MOOD WITH
LIGHTING There aren’t many single factors in your household that can change your mood, your health, the comfort of your home, the appearance of colours, and the feeling of a room with just one aesthetic – lighting. Most of us are trying to find the trendiest sofa to put into our living room or best shade of blue to put into the office room by for getting about the most essential factor i.e. lighting. - By Peram Srija Reddy
Know the impact of light on your mind
Did you know that cool, white lighting makes you want to move, and helps you eat less, whilst warmer, yellow light encourages you slow down or eat more? This is very important to know when lighting your kitchen or dining room. Also ensure you have layers of lights here: white light in the morning allows you to keep moving and yellow or dim lights at night makes you feel sleepy. Make sure you avoid coloured lights unless you want to make a statement.
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Interior designing is about designing the spaces which can connect to people who live in them. The most important aspect is enhancing and highlighting the spaces with appropriate lights. Most of the designers keep in mind the importance of lighting in Home Interior Design. You cannot experience the interior architecture to the fullest if you don’t have proper lighting. Good lighting can be used to enhance colours within a design. Also, lightings can add or subtract from the overall colours of a room. Use of darker colours makes a room feel smaller and cramped. It is beneficial to test colours using different lighting types when selecting colours in the design phase. Some lighting such as directional lighting soften the wall colours. The light emitted may be a warm or cool colour depending upon the type of fixture. Color preferences are objective in nature when coming to decorating your home. Considering right Lighting is required to enhance the colours aspects of the living spaces. Ar. Vinay Rathi Architect & Interior Designer @vinayandrashmi
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Create light ‘layers’
Merge indoor with outdoor
Lighting, single handedly plays a very important role in creating impact to any given space. Any thing and every thing else can be improved with this. Its definitely worth spending sometime planning out the layering in lights in homes. Basically there are three types of layers in lighting, First one being Ambient light, which is also called general lighting, which includes natural light coming in from windows, french doors or skylights etc in day time. Where as during evenings we use artificial lights like tube lights, ceiling lights, etc. Second layer is called Task lighting, this is most functional type of layer. This can be achieved by adding Table lamps, side lamps, floor lamps, mirror lights, vanity lights, under counter lights etc. Third layer is Accent lighting. These can be also called as mood lighting, or mood boosters. It can be added to accent any given space or things which requires ones attention, which you want to highlight or disguise. Ar. Amit Shah Principal Architect @kamitshah
“Lighting is a simple design element that transforms the ambience immediately! It is super versatile and works with all spaces and every style of décor. In Architecture & Interior design lighting is both functional and aesthetic. Outdoor lighting elevates the residence façade while providing visibility. It’s also a great way to ensure the setbacks of your residence are well lit which provide a sense of security as well. Most home owners normally ignore outdoor lighting because job sites close after sunset.It is important to plan the outdoor lighting design during the construction stages itself to make necessary electrical provisions. No matter the size of the house, generally, outdoor lighting can be used in home porticos/ corridors, sconce (wall lights) in sit-outs/balconies, up-lights for plants and name plates, façade lights to highlight cladding details, etc“ Varsha Prabhu @varshaprabhu Architect
Another way to ensure a room is never too dark or too bright is to add number of lighting layers to your space. Place floor lamps behind large furniture pieces and table lamps on any unlit surfaces such as console tables or sideboards. As for any tricky corners or recesses, there’s a massive amount of wall lights available. To easily layer light, combine plenty of lamps and floor lamps, fairy lights and even candles at different levels, with different wattage bulbs to vary the mood in your home: much more interesting than a single, lonely pendant light, or a ceiling full of indiscriminate down lighters!
Don’t abandon the garden just because the night are drawing in, invest in some lights which draws the attention out of interior to the spaces beyond. This will extend the view from indoors, making the room look larger whilst making the garden look great and ensuring it’s bright enough to enjoy well into the dark nights.
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How you light your rooms with artificial light and how much natural light pours into your home can make all the difference. Natural light is needed for all humans to thrive and our skin, eyes, hair, mind and all well-being need natural light to be healthy. At the same time, your home reaps the benefits as well. Natural light can kill bacteria that loom in dark and wet spaces in your home and it creates an ambiance that can’t be rivalled by artificial lighting sources.
‘Light plays the most crucial role in interior design. Without proper lighting, the design does not get that appeal. Whatever you spend on your interiors, without proper lighting it won’t stand out, whether it’s natural or artificial. Lighting has two be given utmost importance. Natural light gives a sense of calm and positivity. Whether it’s home or office, natural light adds freshness to the place. We should try to keep our homes well ventilated so that we can get the natural light. If it’s villa, then we can try to get skylight. Apart from normal windows, it will give a good amount of natural light throughout the day. Try having big windows wherever possible, specially east and west side of the houses. Natural light plays a crucial role in interiors. The shadows gives a drama to the ambience, plus natural light is healthy too. Try to have your homes well ventilated. Natural light makes your house look bright, spacious, adds freshness, hygienic, kills germs etc.’ Varun Mehta and Rahul Jain Partners at Think Designz @varunmehta77 @jainrahul9
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Consider lighted decorative objects
This is an idea for anyone who likes a sense of fun in their home. Neon signs or lighted objects like photo frames, not only add to space but also add to light layers while making a statement that illuminates décor. You can get useful objects that just happen have lights in them. For example, some clocks, picture frames, even essential oil diffusers come with LED lights which in conjunction with aromatherapy, they breathe out, can really change the mood in the room.
Lighting is something which needs to be conceptualized along with the interiors as it sets the mood and ambience of the space, and should not be considered as an afterthought. Interior lighting design should be in accordance with the space, decor, placement of furniture, colour of the room, and the function for which the room is needed. Decorative lighting creates a visual impact and can be used for accentuating -a wall lamp to highlight a painting and for specific tasks like wall or table lamps to read. Decorative lighting also gives a personality and style to the space. For example, in a bedroom, if a person likes to read on the bed, more emphasis should be laid on having certain wall lights which direct light onto the book which will be more convenient. For a powder bathroom, a decorative pendant would be a great idea in order to create a statement and visual interest for the guests. If there is a neutral scheme in a space, a statement light fitting can add character to the space and enhance the architectural details. Mounika Kodali Architect @beyondspacedesignstudio
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India along with several other countries is under complete lockdown. Travelers are getting as restless as the travel and hospitality industry itself. Looking back, we are happy of all the journeys we took, all experiences travel gave us. We can’t wait for things to be fine again, to be able to breathe the fresh mountain air – that is getting some rest from plastics being piled up, the oceans and beaches that is enjoying more of its natural habitats than human. While nature is taking a holiday and taking a moment to breathe, don’t let the explorer in you get bored. A lot of top tourist places have incredible webcams and virtual tours on their websites, which means you can explore them from the comfort of your living room. Here are some of our top favourite virtual tours.
- By Satpreet Kaur
Buckingham Palace
Royal fans can venture inside Buckingham Palace and explore spaces and zoom in details, get lost in splendid beauty - from your couch. They can discover the Throne Room, the White Drawing Room and the Grand Staircase. Users can click on the icons to learn more about the rooms and the objects in them. Visit-https://www.rct.uk/visit/the-state-rooms-buckingham-palace
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The Ancient City of Petra This aerial tour of Petra, Jordan starts at Al Khazneh, the stunning temple carved into a sandstone cliff. Fans of Indiana Jones will instantly recognize it as the location where Indy chose wisely. Visit- http://video.airpano.com/Video-PetraJordan/video-normal-en.html
Stonehenge
England’s iconic historical site, in Wiltshire, comprises a ring of stones. Each stone weighs 25 tons, with a height of 4.1 meters and width of 2.1 meters. The site possibly dates back to 3000BC, and it is assumed to be a burial ground. Visit- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-andstories/stonehenge360/#section-1H 64 APRIL, 2020 TULIP
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The National Gallery
The National Gallery, in collaboration with Google Street View, has an online tour of its fascinating paintings across seven of its rooms and its central hall. According to the gallery, those logging on can look at ‘Renaissance masterpieces from Northern Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany, including works by Titian, Veronese, and Holbein’. Visitwww.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours.
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum has a collaboration with Google Street View so naturalists can explore the venue from home. Large parts of the museum can be discovered, although some of the exhibits in the pictures may have changed since the tour was generated. Visitartsandculture.google.com/partner/natural-history-museum. TULIP - APRIL, 2020 65
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Hyde Park and Kensington Palace Gardens
Two of London’s most famous parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Palace Gardens, can be explored via Google Street View. You can tour Hyde Park’s education center as well as meander around its footpaths and see Kensington Palace, the official home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Visitwww.royalparks.org.uk/learn/learn-in-hyde-park-and-kensington-gardens/planning-your-visit/our-facilities/ virtual-tour.
Sistine Chapel
Visiting Italy may not be on our cards for a while but you can tour the interior artworks of the chapel, including its renewed ceiling and ‘The Last Judgment’ by Renaissance era – painter Michelangelo Visit-http://www.museivaticani.va/ content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/ musei/cappella-sistina/tour-virtuale. html 66 APRIL, 2020 TULIP
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Taj Mahal
You can view the iconic Indian monument and its surroundings and marvel at its beauty. If you are more into oriental culture and architecture, then this is something you will truly enjoy. Taj Mahal was built in Agra, in the mid-17th century, to be a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal—the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The 42-acre site holds the tomb, a mosque, a guest house, and formal gardens. Visit-http://www.airpano.com/360photo/ Taj-Mahal-India/
The Colosseum
Are you not entertained? You will be as you click around this virtual tour of this ancient arena. Visit -http://www.airpano.com/360photo/Italy-RomeColosseum/
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Top games that can get rid of your boredom Online games are great because you can play them on your brand new gaming PC or even your old PC. So, if you have been looking for the best online games for PC, you have come to the right place. Yes, we bring you our list of the best online games you can play on your PC right away and we are including both free as well as paid games. So in no particular order, these are the best online multiplayer games for PC that you should play right now.
Fornite Battle Royale
The first free online PC game on the list is Fortnite. This popular battle royale game is played by more than 78.3 million players every month. Additionally, Fortnite is the most watched game both on YouTube and Twitch. Similar to other survival co-op games, Fortnite offers a large open-world environment where players compete with each other to become the last man standing. Furthermore, players can even build fortresses and stairs to increase their chances of survival. This multiplayer game for PC allows players to customize their character and weapons with colourful skins and wraps. Unlike other survival games, Fortnite is relatively light-hearted, and it’s full of funky colours. Overall, Fortnite Battle Royale is a great online game for PC and it has mind-boggling graphics. You can play Fortnite for free but rare skins are sold separately. Supported Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS
Over Watch
Every character in the game has a different story and skills. The 6v6 battles in Overwatch are very intense and fast-paced. Winning these battles require the use of different abilities coupled with teamwork to complete the objective of the game. Similar to other games on the list, Overwatch is regularly updated with new heroes and environments. Overall, Overwatch is a great online multiplayer game and it’s worth checking out. Supported Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Apex Legends
The next best online game for PC on the list is Apex Legends. Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, Apex Legends crossed over 25 million downloads within the first week of its launch. This free-to-play battle royale game is set in the Titanfall universe. Apex Legends offers a massive selection of weapons from different categories like semi-auto rifles, auto rifles, LMGs, and SMGs. Unlike PUBG, scopes and weapon upgrades are automatically equipped in Apex Legends whenever a player discovers them. A lastteam standing match in Apex Legends consists of twenty teams with three players in each team. The sci-fi inspired Kings Canyon map has waterfalls, huge multi-floor military complexes, and sandy wastelands which make it a perfect battleground. Overall, Apex Legends is a great battle royal game and it will get better with future updates. Supported Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One 68 APRIL, 2020 TULIP
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Call of Duty
Activision has recently launched Call Of Duty: Warzone for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. This free-to-play battle royale video game has two primary game modes namely Battle Royale and Plunder. Chances are you might be familiar with Battle Royale game play. However, the Plunder game play mode is related to the in-game currency mechanic. Similar to other mainstream battle royale games like PUBG and Fortnite, players in Call Of Duty: Warzone compete in a continuously shrinking map to become the last player remaining. You can play this title and enter warzones as a solo player, as part of a duo, or with two squad mates. Call Of Duty: Warzone has a ridiculously large map and as time passes the non-playable areas become contaminated with a green gas that depletes health. Overall, Call Of Duty: Warzone is an amazing battle royale title and it offers visually impressive graphics. Supported Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Star Wars Battlefront II
Star Wars Battlefront II is the fourth edition of the Star Wars game franchise game which started way back in 2005. It’s an action shooter game that is based on characters and the environment of the Star Wars universe. The game has both single-player and multiplayer game play and you can play online on your PC in both the modes. Under the multiplayer game play, there are as many as 12 online multiplayer games that feature Galactic Assault, Supremacy, Co-op, Hero Showdown and more. If you are a Star Wars fan then you simply can’t miss this game. Apart from the online multiplayer mode, you can also play against AI-controlled players. You can compete in a last-man-standing game against 40 online players with 24 additional AI-controlled players in the mix. The best part about this game is that the more reward you earn, the more you can unlock weapons like Speeder, Artillery, and Armor just like in the Star Wars universe. So what are you waiting for? Just go ahead and play Sar Wars Battlefront II on your Windows PC online. Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
World of Tanks
Are you a lover of tank-fights? If so, World of Tanks is the perfect free online PC game for you. World of Tanks is a MMO war game that features 20th century armored vehicles including light armored vehicles, to heavy tanks and self propelled guns. While the game is free to play, unlocking stuff can be a tad difficult, which is where the freemium features come into play. However, those are completely optional features that you can choose to ignore if you’re okay with playing with just the free features. World of Tanks is also an eSport title, and it has received multiple Golden Joystick awards as well, including one in 2018 for being a game that’s still being played. Supported Platforms: PC, macOS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, Android
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Priyanka Chopra opens up about starting a family with her hubby Nick Jonas Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have been giving us major couple goals for a long time now. Pictures and videos take over the internet in no time. The duo recently visited India to celebrate their first Holi together. Now, in a recent conversation with a British magazine the actress opened up about starting a family with Nick and more. Talking about the same, PeeCee stated that she is busy with her work commitments for this year. However, she added further that having a family is also important to her and she also wants it to happen. The actress said that she is hoping whenever God wills it, things will take place at the right time.
Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson - Thetruth about whether they’re dating again
Khloe Kardashian, 35, surprised fans when she revealed that her ex Tristan Thompson, 29, was at her Calabasas home on March 26. Despite the nationwide quarantine, the NBA star dropped by to watch the season premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, leading fans to question whether or not he and Khloe are back together. Despite being “quarantined” together, it is being told that it’s simply due to the co-parenting arrangement with their daughter, True Thompson, 1.He’s apparently trying to be a responsible parent. Khloe and Tristan are both said to be taking this extremely seriously.
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Vicky Kaushal shares his childhood picture with brother Sunny Kaushal and it is undeniably adorable Amid the quarantine time, Vicky shared a childhood picture of himself and Sunny. Both of them look undeniably adorable and cute in it. In the picture, the Kaushal brothers can be seen sitting on a chair and posing for the camera. Sharing the picture with the fans, Vicky wrote, “Good quarantine boys. Wassup brother! @ sunsunnykhez.” Oh, my heart!
Rihanna is ‘very motivated’to release a newalbum this year & has ‘over 100 songs’ recorded Fresh off her fire collaboration with Drake’s friend PARTYNEXTDOOR, Rihanna is more than ready to drop her ninth album and we can’t wait!Rihanna has over a hundred songs either fully recorded and produced, various beats and tons of lyrics and plenty of unfinished songs scattered around for consideration for her next album. It is being speculated that it has been a struggle to get the right songs needed for a full and complete album to her liking and she knows that her fans are jonesing for more from her and now with the world as it is, it is putting all her focus to get new music out there quicker than she anticipated.
Allu Arjun enters asuper market wearing mask It is known that the entire nation is in a 21-day lockdown to break the corona chain. In the meantime, Allu Arjun surprised all during the lockdown. He walked into a supermarket wearing a mask like a commoner and purchased essential groceries. He was spotted in his tees and shorts at a supermarket in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Seems many failed to recognize Allu Arjun when he entered the supermarket wearing a mask.
ENTERTAINMENT | Bheem for Ramaraju, Charan’slookUltimately Best
As promised, Young Tiger NTR unveiled this ‘Bheem for Ramaraju’ video of RRR as a birthday gift for Ram Charan. What is an ultimately surprising and exciting moment is that Young Tiger’s high intense and emotional voice over. He introduces Alluri Seetharamaraju with the great words. It’s a mind-boggling gift from Rajamouli to Mega fans. Ram Charan’s chiseled body, his practice of Karrasamu (stick fight), his intense looks, adrenaline pumping kick-boxing practice moments, his thickest moustache and ferocious expressions have made mega fans gone jubilant.
Cardinals LB Chandler Jones is hooking up with DJ Drama’s former side chick
Instagram model and video vixen, Vanessa Chantal, revealed that she is in or was in some sort of relationship with Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones. She posted a video of Jones giving her two expensive purses, then invited her followers to slide into his DMs for purses of their own from the NFL star. When her followers did slide into Jones’ DMs she told them she still had his Instagram password and blocked all of them. It’s unclear if Jones and Chantal are still together, but it does appear as if they had some sort of relationship at some point. IfIf their relationship just ended then she could have been messing with Jones and limiting some of his opportunities. We don’t really know, it could also have been a little from column a and a little from column b.What we do know is she isn’t new to being in relationships with famous men. She also isn’t new to drama. She was involved in some love triangle drama with DJ Drama earlier this year.
Rumor has it Odell Beckham Jr is expecting his first childwith Lauren Wood
Every offseason it seems, former Giants and current Browns wide receiver, Odell Beckham, Jr.’s, name pops up in NFL trade rumor circles.Following his first season with the Cleveland Browns, the former Tiger is reportedly on the trade block. Now we’re finding out another rumor that he’s going to be a father. His girlfriend Lauren Woodis allegedly pregnant. She hascoincidentally deleted her IG account too. Yikes.
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| ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES Movie Reviews
Angrezi Medium Homi Adajania’s ‘Angrezi Medium’ touches upon the pulse of the young generation’s obsession with pursuing further studies in foreign countries, and their family’s determination to embrace every Himalayan hurdle for their loved ones. There are other underlying themes, too, but this remains the primary subject of the film.It is a well-known fact that in reality, Irrfan shot this movie while undergoing treatment. But, while watching this film, you can put that thought aside. What you witness on screen is the actor in his element – in every frame. He just takes you along... you laugh with him, cry with him and every time he overcomes an obstacle, you rejoice with him. Irrfan breathes life into Champak in a way that nobody else can. And walking shoulder to shoulder with him is yet another fine actor, Deepak Dobriyal.The first half of the screenplay is more engaging then the second, but, while trying to fit in too many subplots, the story goes quite haywire. There are some fantastic moments in the film, and sharply written scenes between the characters, too, which in turn, prove to be the highlights of this drama. However, the story is far too convenient and has inconsistencies that are hard to overlook, but Irrfan’s exceptional performance makes it worth the watch.
Bloodshot Bloodshot never had a chance of starting a new cinematic universe. Once upon a time, the Vin Dieselled action movie based on the comic book from Valiant Entertainment would have kicked off a new cinematic universe built around its superheroes. That is no longer the case, largely due to a shift in which studio now has the film rights to most Valiant characters. But even if rights weren’t an issue, Bloodshot — which is more of a middling action movie than a promising superhero debut — doesn’t inspire confidence. And in the midst of a pandemic that has reshaped Hollywood, is there even room for a new cinematic universe anymore?As an action movie, Bloodshot is the worst kind of uninspiring: not bad enough to circle back around toward fun, not good enough at action to be even momentarily impressed by a fight scene. Ray Garrison (Vin Diesel) is a soldier rebuilt with the power of hightech nanomachines that make him super strong, super fast, and able to recover from any injury. The company that did this wants Garrison to be a guinea pig, and Garrison just wants to use his powers to get revenge on the man who killed his wife. The twist comes when Garrison learns that his memories are forgeries, manipulated to motivate him into doing some corporate dirty work.
Madha Madha (Insanity Personified) is an intriguing psychological thriller pulled off with the help of sharp crescendos and low-lights, which impressively work in creating the kind of atmosphere debutant Sri Vidya Basawa aims for. Putting aside the fact that the film is bogged down by slow-paced introductions and a not-so-gripping climax, Madha works for the most part and is a modest thriller.Earlier on in the film, a psychiatrist called Balasubramaniam (Bikramjeet Kanwarpal) begins his lecture on the human mind, describing it as a dangerous weapon. As he delves deeper into his lecture, Arjun and Nisha’s story runs on a parallel, apart from a sub-plot of a group of scientists working on a gene correction program. How and why Arjun deceives Nisha, and what it has to do with the lecture and scientists both, is what the film is all about.Madha is a technically strong film, coupled with a gripping story that keeps things interesting. But the love story between Arjun and Nisha is a huge letdown, never keeping the audience engaged enough. It’s only when the film manages to cross past that and get to the story that things get interesting. The climax and end again are a disappointment. Despite its flaws, the film works due to Naresh Kumaran’s background score that elevates the film when necessary, even if it goes a bit overboard at times. Abhiraj Nair’s cinematography keeps things interesting with the perfect balance he strikes between the light and colour.
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ENTERTAINMENT |
BOOKS Anna Karenina (2012)
Anna Karenina tells of the doomed love affair between the sensuous and rebellious Anna and the dashing officer, Count Vronsky. Tragedy unfolds as Anna rejects her passionless marriage and thereby exposes herself to the hypocrisies of society. Anna Karenina is a classic novel written about life. Author Leo Tolstoy proves that life is really tough, and families all have their battles that they must face. And what a well-written novel it is. Tolstoy has a way with words, though he is constantly drifting off onto other subject matters, away from what the story is really about at that time. He can go off on three page rants on farming methods, political policies, or philosophical discussions on God. In addition, Tolstoy brilliantly displays every character, without leaving a detail out.
Madame Bovary (2014)
When Emma Rouault marries Charles Bovary she imagines she will pass into the life of luxury and passion that she reads about in sentimental novels and women’s magazines. But Charles is a dull country doctor, and provincial life is very different from the romantic excitement for which she yearns. Madame Bovary is often called the first “realist” novel, but the realism is intensely subjective. It is not the socio-economic facts of French life in 19th-century Normandy that Flaubert is interested in, but the moment-by-moment passage of time as it exists in that setting. Flaubert could have chosen any character in any setting, but he chose someone who lived in the world he was most familiar with.
Lolita (1955)
Awe and exhiliration–along with heartbreak and mordant wit–abound in Lolita, Nabokov’s most famous and controversial novel, which tells the story of the aging Humbert Humbert’s obsessive, devouring, and doomed passion for the nymphet Dolores Haze. Lolita is also the story of a hypercivilized European colliding with the cheerful barbarism of postwar America. Most of all, it is a meditation on love-love as outrage and hallucination, madness and transformation. For Mr. Nabokov has distilled from his shocking material hundred-proof intellectual farce. His book is slightly reminiscent of Thomas Mann’s Confessions of Felix Krull; but Lolita has a stronger charge of comic genius and is more brilliantly written.
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| TINSEL TOWN
Lyra, Rishabh & Kriti
Another year of Happiness
Ravita
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Faridah
Sabiha Ali
What: Ravati’s Birthday Celebrations Where: Aqua – The Park Ravati along with her friends was having a blast on her birthday.The guests showed up as stylish as ever and mesmerized the birthday girl with a lot of gifts. Everyone had an awesome time and they bonded over with food and drinks. The guests made it a very special for the birthday girl.
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Shalini
Sunila
Madhavi
TINSEL TOWN |
Anusha & Rahul
Rangholic Pool Party
What: Holi Celebrations 2020 Where: The Park Hyderabad The most fascinating and vivacious “Holi Bash” in the city at Aqua – The Park Hyderabad on 10th March. DJ Piyush playing hottest party numbers and people of Hyderabad splashed organic colours with unlimited food & beverage, IMFL drinks, rain dance and heart-thumping LIVE dhol. People indulged in an sparking celebration of colours. It was a non-stop fun all day long.
Piyush,Tina & Yohaan
Leena Dias
Sushma
Mubashir Ansari Tajamul Hussain & Asma Razvi
Movie Screening
Sarah Rehman
What: Mandela Movie Where: Lamakaan The movie “Mandela – long walk tp freedom” was screened on 7th March by “GAPT”. The movie featured Idris Alba and NaomieHarris and traced the journey of Nelson Mandela from being a common man to the president of South Africa. People had an open-floor discussion about the movie and Mandela’s legacy. Seema TULIP - APRIL, 2020 75
| TAROT Aries
Taurus
Optimism connected to changes have been occurring in your area of shared resources. Your feelings of personal responsibilities does not seem to be defined, in order for you to comprehend what other people expect from you. Call for clarification.
Sudden changes connected to your work area could be present and these changes will not make you very happy. Adaptation should be the key to this situation as changes are very hard for you to take. You should be prepared mentally to receive a learning experience in this area.
Cancer
Leo
Entertainment and social activities are plentiful. Activities at the home base have been increasing. Some of you could be changing residence but this could cause you many unexpected expenses that could dip into your shared resources. Informing yourself before you get involved or sign anything would be advisable.
Disagreement with mate or partner could be rocking the boat, negotiation with feelings toward each party will smooth the way. Asserting yourself during this challenging circumstances will be very beneficial for all. A work related matter can show a very promising outlook but remember that everything that shines is not gold.
Libra
Scorpio
Gemini News could be reaching you connected to your position or status in the community, bringing information that could be very useful to you. Impulsive action to seek enjoyment on a trip could be cause of a disagreement; cooperation and refrain should be looked into. An illusory sense of well-being could be developing concerning your joint finances.
Virgo Intuition and sense of responsibility will come into play. There should be lots of activities connected to your personal sources, some unexpected expenses related to your line of work could come to pass. Inclination to act rashly should be curtailed and prudence be called for.
Sagittarius
For some of you wedding bells could be ringing right now and some of you could also be entering into business partnerships. Minor differences in your point of view with loved one could come to a head and become blown out of proportion. New opportunities for career promotion together with a delayed financial reward could be in the picture for you.
Responsibilities need to be clarified as lack of communication is impairing your understanding of them. Issues should be faced and discussed. Changes at your home front seem to be happening in an unexpected fashion, giving you sense of having your hands tied in spite of your needs. Remembering past experience could be helpful.
Entertainment and social activities with good friends will come your way. Lots of communication between you and friends will also be featured, bringing unexpected news. An experience that will be brought up to the forefront should be well learned. Good opportunity of doing so might come your way.
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Insecurities about your role and responsibilities at home could be bothering you, so communication with loved one could clarify and define the situation for you. A sibling or close relative could teach you a thing or two in reference to your joint finances. Emotions could get in the way.
Interchange of ideas with sibling or close relatives about changes will bring you a learning experience and a different outlook into your life. Avoid confrontations as emotions could get in the way; cooperation will be necessary. Your work area will be calling for adjustments as differences will abound.
You will be learning a thing or two concerning your joint finances and mate or partner will be giving a lot of input in this area. Interchange of ideas at your work place will be necessary as inner conflicts seem to be playing you. Keep your mind open to suggestions that could be very beneficial to you.
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PICK A CARD
TAROT |
Reading April 2020
Clear your mind, take a few Deep breaths and concentrate on the 3 cards in front of you with the below question in mind: “What are my intuitive/psychic gifts?”
Now choose one card and look below for the answer to your question:
CARD 1
CARD 2
CARD 3
CARD 1:
Strength Look at modus operandi, or technique, in another way. You are involved in a more complicated situation than shows outwardly. For example, one person believes, “We aren’t really dating. It’s just a friendship” The other person considers it a date, perhaps even more. There are a whole lot of emotions operating beneath your awareness. If you don’t know better, you had better find out. This is a different circumstance than you think it is.
CARD 2:
The Star The Star encourages you to tote what you consider errors of judgement into the light of day. Take the time to look at them closely. Recognize first that when your decisions were made, a few of the alternatives were literally unimaginable. Look at what you know now. You can rebound to your advantage at this time. You could be in a significantly better position than you even thought possible.
CARD 3:
The Tower The scary looking Tower is meant to awaken. The symbolic lightning is unadulterated energy. Energy is in you. Got problems? It isn’t wrong to have them. They are opportunities to be alive. What is wrong is to ignore the issues. There are matters to settle before your wish comes true. You know what they are. Besides, what do you get out of things being the way they are? Think about it.
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