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HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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Summer Classes Boost Your Skills

Cherishing Motherhood

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CONTENTS On the Cover

Samia Alam Khan, Karen Bhatia & Shruti Mallpani

Photography By

Shreyans Dungarwal, 9985177117

Makeup

Emraan, 7702007907

Location

Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel

14.LIFESTYLE

Over a Cappuccino with Pooja Mitra

16.CAMPUS BUZZ

Productive ways to Beat the Heat

20.CUISINE

Lets Drive-in To a Restaurant!

24.FASHION

Summer Dress Up Summer Trend Report- Men’s Fashion

42.COVER STORY

An Ode to our most favourite person!

52.BEAUTY

For the Rough and Tough

56.FEATURE

Lakme Fashion Week 2016!

Slumber Parties to Rock Your Life

EDITOR’S DESK May’16 Greetings Readers!

We bring to you our thrilling May issue with another summer month to beat the heat, in this issue we have exciting summer dressing, activities and lots more.

Starting with our Lifestyle section, we have Pooja Mitra in our ‘Over a Cappuccino’ where she talks about her journey from the corporate world to primary education. In our Feature section, we give you an inside look of the Lakme Fashion Week 2016. May 8th marks the “Mother’s Day” where we interacted with mothers and their children to share their special bond. We also have our Campus Buzz section where we help your kids to spend their summer with productive ways.

In this issue we have something special where we tell you how to spend your summer holidays with your friends by organising different slumber parties. For your fashion inspiration, we help you with different styles you can try out this summer.

If you want to explore the city this summer, do not forget to check out our “What’s New” and “What’s Happening” sections for all the brand new places in the city and the new happenings around.

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Tulip magazine is the ultimate guide to the latest happenings and updates in the city which help me out whether it is a place I have to choose to go hangout with friends or an authentic place to dine with my family. I started reading Tulip a few months back accidentally while waiting for someone and I felt like reading its edition every month from then. I must say to those who want to know about the city and its latest happenings, Tulip would be the best source of information for them.

Yasmine Yaqub Ahmed, Assistant Manager Sales Support / Lead Analyst Team Monster.com

I am a foodie and I love to try out new eating joints for which Tulip magazine is the perfect guide. It keeps me posted about the new places, different cuisines coming up and also gives me details for what kind of a place or ambience does it have or type of food is served in these restaurants. I am glad that Tulip captures these places which help not only us Hyderabadis but also people who are new in town.

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To know everything and have a lifestyle journal, it is a must to have Tulip with you. I love the freshness and uniqueness of this magazine which gives us so much from movie reviews, latest gadgets, fashion and events to hangout places, latest eating joints and so much so that I can just get to know about almost everything around us in our city by going through Tulip. In a nutshell and a guide to everyone who is curious to find out about the city.

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MONTH AHEAD

Food festivals, upcoming events, what’s new and lots more.

Your guide to the city happenings!

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Lucknowi Food Festival VENUE: Hotel Siesta, 55/E, Gachibowli Miypur Road, Kondapur CONTACT: 040 4242 0000

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Art: A Comedy Play in English VENUE: Lamakaan - An Open Cultural Space, Off Road no.1, Lane before VengalRao Park, Diagonal to GVK Mall, Banjara Hills CONTACT: 9948661033

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Biggest Pool Festival, Vol-1 VENUE: D Lake View Resorts, Survey No. 13P, Aziz Nagar Village, Moinabad CONTACT: 8977895026

Vowel- Live Music VENUE: Hard Rock Cafe, GVK One Mall, Ground Floor, Road Number 1, Near Banjara Hills Post Office, Banjara Hills CONTACT: 040 6463 6375

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Superchefs VENUE: The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace Hotel, Raheja IT Park, Hitech City, In Raheja IT Park, Madhapur CONTACT: 040 6767 6767

Family Fun Summit VENUE: Aalankrita Resort and Spa, Karimnagar Main Road, Shameerpet CONTACT: 8978781831

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IPL Match (Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Gujarat Lions) VENUE: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal Stadium Road, Uppal CONTACT: 914039895050

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Unlimited Kebabs, Breads & Beverages Venue: Haldi at Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Shamshabad Date: Up till 15th May Tel.: +91 40 66250000

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Grand Funtazia Carnival VENUE: Ramoji Film City, Anaspur Village, Hayathnagar Mandal, Hayathnagar CONTACT: 096032 67859

Sound Speaks- Alex Bau (Germany) VENUE: The Farm World Cafe, PLOT #715, ROAD #36, JUBUILEE HILLS, OPPOSITE TATA CROMA CONTACT: 09000700088

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WHATS NEW

The Indique Bistro

All the vegetarians of the city listen up! There’s a new veggie bistro for you. And it’s one such place that will make even the non-vegetarians happy and for those not so much into food, they even serve customizable hookah! So, again a new entry of roof-top bistros, this place is as beautiful as it sounds, it follows a grey and orange colour scheme throughout with tints of blue here and there along with lots of beautiful pictures on the way to the top. Its menu is also a lot bistrolike with Indian options. Lots of sandwiches, snacks like potato wedges, crispy corn, garlic bread, tandoori broccoli, haryali aloo tikka etc. with some hefty mains - a long list of pizzas, veg sizzlers and Indian options like jeera rice, fried rice, naans, kulchas etc. This is not all, they also have a lot of options for milkshakes, smoothies, beverages and mocktails! So, if you are somebody who likes to have everything at one place, this is the place for you.

Address: Delta Seacon, Road 11, Banjara Hills Phone: 040 33165644

Wok Republic

LIANGHAO DE SHIWU means GOOD FOOD in Chinese and Wok Republic is a perfect example of the authentic Asian delicacy. Just 7 days old and this restaurant has everyone from all around the city knocking at their front door. With red, black and white theme as their decor, friendly staff, fast-fresh-packed with flavour food, they surely know how to keep their customers happy. The food can be customized according to your taste and preference which is the non-veg or the veg box. Panko prawns are a smacking hit among the customers. Their Pad Thai flat noodles have everybody asking for more. Also, their signature dish, Sounds of Drums will surely make your mouth water. Fun, radiant and reasonably priced, this restaurant sure is a hit among the youngsters as well.

ADDRESS: Shop 6, Lumbini Amrutha Chambers, Nagarjuna Circle, Banjara Hills. PHONE: 040 33165141

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WHATS NEW

New Buffet Menu at Mamagoto

This new Asian restaurant has been making some rounds not only for its food but also its ambience.

We have to say, the ambience of the place is such that it will lift anyone up. If you are having a bad day definitely make your way to go to this place because it’s bright, cheery, & colourful and serves some really great food. The place is modern yet very traditional in a way. It teams some amazing modern decors and fixtures with traditional South Asian wall hangings and paintings. The restaurant has also started a new buffet menu very recently which includes some mouth-watering Asian flavours, like crispy honey potatoes, chicken wings, dim sums (veg and chicken), tom yum soup, khowsuey soup and lot more. That’s not all! They also offer amazing options for noodles, rice and beautiful Asian curries and all this comes for Rs 499+taxes!

Address: Shop 8-2-686/8/6/A, 12th Square, Road 12, Banjara Hills Phone: 040 33165008

Pulp Pressery

At Pulp Pressery they get fresh produce daily and juice them using the Cold Pressed Juicer and deliver them to you fresh they also have their own outlet which serves you all things healthy and yummy. “Me and my wife Jags are primarily Zumba Fitness Instructors and run classes across Hyderabad along with our team Dance Jockey. Jags is well known in the fitness circuit as she is first Zumba Fitness Jammer (Trained in Orlando, USA ) in the country training Zumba Instructors. I have done my ‘ Plate by Zumba’ Course which is a healthy eating program

by Zumba and started doing lot of research on diet and nutrition. We stumbled upon coldpressed juicing technology and started having these healthy juices and smoothies on a daily basis. This led us to the fact that there is no proper healthy eating / juice cafes focused on good tasty and healthy food. We wanted to create a cafe where we “ourselves would like to eat” on a daily basis. That’s when the idea of pulp pressery was born.” Says Karthikeyan What kind of research did you do before starting it or any course in particular?

We did a lot of experimentation on ourselves first. We didn’t do any market research because not much data was available with respect to our kind of menu. We felt that if we are able to eat at our own cafe then I am sure there are lot of people who would like to eat too.

Tell us about the juices, what are you targeting on -- detox, diet or cleanse?

We have different packages addressing people with different needs. We currently have packages for people who want to boost their workout, or a casual detox or a full cleanse. We also have subscription plan for someone who want to make it a habit to drink juice on a daily basis.

What are the flavour or core ingredients of these juices?

Ingredient of the juices differs from one another. However we make sure we add some super foods to each of the juices and make it more effective than the regular juices.

What do you think about level of health awareness in Hyderabad?

Surprisingly health awareness is high in Hyderabad. People don’t need too much explanation about our menu as they know a lot about super foods.

Tell us about the price range and subscription module of your products.

Price range for subscription packages start at INR 549 for up to 5000 for a month worth of juice.

How is your brand different form the others that already exist in the market?

Our brand is focuses on inculcating healthy eating through the day not just juices or smoothies.

We have menu where people can start the day with healthy breakfast or have proper lunch or dinner with family and friends.

Address: Plot, 407, Rd Number 81, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Ph: 07331130884

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WHATS HAPPENING

Honey Singh Live in Concert at Livewire 2k16 Recently the very jolly Hyderabadis found themselves grooving to the tunes of Honey Singh at Gurunanak Institutions. The live concert also saw the presence of Alfaaz. The duo set the stage on fire. The crowd present mostly the youth, was seen mesmerised. Everybody seemed to have a great time. There were smiles everywhere.

Ugadi Celebrations by Telangana Government

Telangana’s most cherished festival was not long ago and on the auspicious occasion, Telangana Government held an event at Ravindra Bharati, where CM KCR Spoke about the Governments work for the welfare and development of the state, also present were Bonthu Ram Mohan, Gajjela Nagesh, Kamalahussan Reddy, Mahmood Ali, Mannegovardan, P. Vijaya Reddy, Baba Fasi Uddin, Padma Devendra and Talasani Srinivas Yadhav.

Veda fashion show and exhibition!

Veda group believes in their motto “A Connoisseur of Stylish Living”. A place where all the city designers came under one roof to promote fashion like never before. Organised by a mother-daughter duo, the exhibition was a hit followed by a fashion show where all the designers showcased their extraordinary designs. The guests enjoyed themselves throughout the event. It was held at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad.

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LIFESTYLE

Over a Cappuccino with Pooja Mitra

She is the Director at OI playschool, Banjara Hills and is free spirited, committed & caring by nature. In a tete-a-tete we get to know her more!

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Tell us a little about your journey and passion?

I started my career in corporate relations then moved into marketing and now working primarily with education, both as a profession and as a social cause. Though the perspective from which we approach these three domains are definitely different, if you notice, there is a common thread to all. Each of them have involved using my interest for people skills.

I feel it has been a natural progression route that I took. Education gives me the flexibility to find the best work-life balance, while remaining connected to my children’s education. Learning with my children helped me see strengths and challenges of the system, giving way to patience to handle their queries and with it, the ideas that now you see

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in the form of my strong association in the field of education.

Now looking back, I realize that I have always loved children and through initiatives such as Oi Playschool franchise and Global Edcom Pvt. Ltd., I am happy that we are adding value to children’s education and young adults’ personal and career transformation.

How is your normal day like? Your schedule?

I am an early riser and start the day with meditation. Usually the first half of the day until 3 pm is spent at the school working closely with the centre head, teachers, and personally talking to parents whenever possible. I am usually back by the time my children reach home. Evenings are either at home with children or spent in social get-togethers with

LIFESTYLE for their educational fees, food, refreshments, clothing, tuitions etc.In the next five years, I see such and many more initiatives really creating the necessary impact in the lives of underprivileged children and women.

What next for OI Playschool Banjara Hills?

Having received an award by the Education World, we were listed 8th out of 200 preschools in Hyderabad, we are now on the growth path. As we grow, we truly have always stood out for our new initiatives. We will continue to do this, keep identifying new opportunity spaces that children to explore and experience, in turn helping each one of them learn better and truly enjoy their time spent at the school.

friends and family.

What do you like to do when you are free/ in leisure time?

I am into meditation & kriya yoga and I am a part of the Art of Living. I also enjoy travelling, meeting new people and learning about new culture and lifestyle.

Tell us a little about OI Playschool Banjara Hills?

I head one of the most successful OI playschool franchise located at Banjara Hills. In less than four years, we have grown tremendously. When I say grow, I do not mean by enrolment numbers alone, but by the number of initiatives we have taken for the children’s benefit. While, we follow the curriculum assigned, we have single-handedly initiated many supporting activities that further develop the children’s learning. To give an example: A recent initiative of Oi Playschool Banjara Hills included a ‘Little Show Stopper’ event where children were encouraged to showcase a talent where they individually excelled in. There is always an apprehension of being in unknown places and a stage, which was put to ease by involving parents as part of the show. Children were allowed to perform with support and guidance of the parents.

This gave them the confidence to go up on the stage and showcase their talent.

This and many such ongoing initiatives are visible from the numerous awards received for Best Compliance Initiatives for 2 years in a row.

We have also recently been ranked Eighth in the top pre-school centers in Hyderabad.

What is the main aim and objective of OI Playschool Banjara Hills?

At Oi Playschool Banjara Hills, the ethos has always revolved around adding value to their individual learning within the limited time they spend with us. These are really young children in the age group 1 to 5 years. So, cleanliness, safety and fun are our predominant focus.

Tell us about your other hobbies and things that you love doing apart from your work?

I enjoy listening to music. Besides work, being a people person, I enjoy socializing and involve actively in voluntary work, including being the trustee of ‘We Believe Foundation’, FICCI’s FLO initiatives as well as support my husband in his Round Table community outreach activities and fundraising events.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

Besides the growing role in the businesses that I am a part of, I am now actively a part of several social initiatives, including We Believe Foundation, a registered Not-ForProfit Organization that provides vocational/ employability skill training with placement assistance as well as career guidance services to poor and semi-educated people from disadvantaged classes. We do this by means of courses in beauty & styling, sewing & tailoring as well as communication skills to empower them to become self-dependant, make their livelihood and live a life of dignity and most importantly; break the cycle of poverty. It also supports orphanages by providing for the children aged 0 to 16 years

How do you balance your personal/ professional and social life in such a busy schedule?

I am usually very well planned. Be it holidays or school calendar, I believe in remaining organized. Also, I break the work into processes and assign individual responsibilities within the staff; this greatly helps in training and being prepared in advance.

Rapid fire 3 things you don’t leave home without?

Mobile Phone, Keys and Water Bottle.

Where would you like to take your next holiday to?

Travel again to the Europe.

Soundest advice you have received by far?

Never to let weaknesses or circumstances decide who we become.

One thing that cheers you up immediately?

Good music Your idea of a perfect day?

Quite and undistributed time with my family Your strength?

Personally being straight professionally, a stickler for order

forward;

Quick advice for young and budding entrepreneurs?

One common advice is to be confident of their dreams and work steadfastly with discipline in achieving the set goals.

Your inspiration and why?

My husband. He is a self made man, who has worked hard towards his goals, achieved them and derive a lot of satisfaction from his creative pursuits.

Your favorite cuisine?

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CAMPUS BUZZ

Productive Ways To Beat The Heat They say; how you spend your days is, of course, how you’ll remember your life and clearly this summer, the heat has been taking over our glorious vacation. To prevent that from happening, we’ve found a few productive ways to beat the heat. Yes, SUMMER CLASSES. Not only do you make new friends and memories but, you also get to learn something new. And, of course, by keeping yourself busy, you don’t let the heat get to you. Here are a few summer classes we’ve found from around the city.

Global Art and Activity Centre

For all the children who find drawing and colouring fascinating, it’s time to take your talent to the next level. Global Art is the world’s leading creative art program for children across 20 countries. A “Special Summer Creative Workshop” is conducted throughout the summer with 12 hours of fun and learning. What more? You have 7 projects to carry back home and a certificate to be awarded on completion of the course. Luckily, Global Art has centres spread across Hyderabad. So, you may contact them to find the closest one near you. Apart from the summer course, regular courses are also available.

Contact: 09494441116, 09291547467 Age Group: 5-15 years Timings: 10am – 12noon Address: Plot no. 97/A, MCH No.669, Road no.14, Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad – 500033 Fees for summer batch: Rs.1500

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CAMPUS BUZZ

Swimming Camps

Obviously, the best way to beat the heat is to take a dip in the pool, however, when most kids are on vacation why not make it a regular hobby or pursue it as a professional sport? No doubt it keeps you fit but also cools down your body on a hot summer day.

A few swimming coaching classes are listed below: -Season Swimming Pool, Madhapur Contact - 9949464278, 9949177122; -Aquatic Sports Coaching foundation, Ramgopalpet , Secunderabad.

Contact - +919440407746; -MCH Swimming pool, Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad.

Shiamak Summer Funk

Based in India, Shiamak has his institutes all over the world. Shiamak Summer Funk is one of the most sought after places to learn dance and make the best of memories. With the help of the highly trained and dedicated instructors, there is a powerful performance in the end showcasing your hidden DANCE talent. “Have Feet. Will Dance” is a true motto for those who are first timers and afraid to discover this beautiful and energetic journey. A certificate will be awarded at the end of the course along with your very own Shiamak T-shirt or cap.

Contact: 9440339966 Age group: 5 and above Summer Batch: 21st April onwards Enrollments begin from 19th April Venues all across Hyderabad

Oi eMpower Summer Camp is back at Oi Playschool Banjara Hills from Monday 19th April to Wednesday 20th May 2016 with its fun filled and intellectually stimulating summer workshop catering to children aged 2 years onwards. The timings are from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm (Mon to Fri). Every week there will be a new theme.

Their themed weeks involve activities that develop the whole child – mind, body and spirit. This fosters curiosity and a love of learning, courage and self-confidence in trying new things and making decisions.

Through the workshop, they shall be exposing our children to a world beyond academics with our innovative and exciting program. There will be a combination of intellectually engaging activities along with play, thrill and excitement.

The fun activities include Personality Development, Fireless cooking, General Knowledge, Handwriting, Dance Movements, Splash Pool, Life Skills, Just Art, Jewelry Making, flower making, magic painting, sand painting, vegetable painting, Brain games, memory games etc.

You are free to enroll for the full month @ Rs 8500 or opt for a flexi week.

Please contact on 9246207788 /040 6546 7788 for inquiries /registrations.

Kindly note that the summer camp is also open to students of other schools.

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CAMPUS BUZZ Sacred Space

Known for the beautiful aura it spreads from the moment you walk-in till the time you leave, Sacred Space is the place to get in touch with your inner self and indulge in various activities. The Activities included in the summer package are – Yoga, Cooking, Music, Indian Sign Language, Taichi, Stitching,

Art, Play for Peace, Interactive Theatre, Craft, Kung Fu, Salsa, Pottery and Environmental Awareness. Regular courses for each of these categories is also available. Apart from this, the place is open for events every Saturday and Sunday.

Contact: +91 9030613344 Summer batch: May 3rd to 31st May 2016 Age Group: 10+ Timings: 8:30am – 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday Fees: Rs.6000 – 1 month; Rs.3000 – 15 days; Rs.1600 – 1 week

B.R.S. Institute (Brain Reinforcement Skills)

Best known for skill development activities and learning for children, this institute offers a wide range of activities to choose from. Some of them are – Abacus, Chess, Rubik’s cube, Calligraphy, Brain-a-maze, Vedic Math, Yoga for ladies, Language classes, Dance and martial arts. Besides the regular classes it also has one day workshops such as Best out of waste, Chocolate Making, Origami and Paper Quilling but prior contact must be made for further details. This institute is also known for its passionate teachers who give it their all to teach their students different activities. Regular courses and tuitions are also available.

Contact: 9908125126, 9849981985 Address: Opposite Aurobindo preschool, Marredpally Police Station, Secunderabad.

Age group: 4 and above Fees, timings and dates depend on the classes chosen. Contact for more details.

Learning something new is always beneficial, and what better time than to learn in the summer! Most of us spend our summers lazing around and it is indeed delightful but for how long? Take advantage of this time and enhance your capabilities and talents.

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-By Nikita Fernes

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CUISINE

Let’s Drive-in To a Restaurant!

The best thing when you spot a drive-in restaurant which have mushroomed in the city, in the past couple of years, is definitely to drive in and find a nice spot and be free from the burden of choosing one place that the whole gang will agree to hang out at because no one ever will or it will take forever! At least that’s what happens to us.

In this article, we share with you what actually a ‘Drive-In’ means and where all in Hyderabad you can find some of the very best.

The literal meaning of a ‘Drive-In’ is an establishment designed to permit customers to remain in their motor vehicles while being accommodating. It is basically a facility where one can literally drives-in to avail the services offered. This is one of the newest concepts that found a place in our society, most likely due to its convenience. The concept comes from the West like many others. The likes of drive-throughs gave way for what we today call drive-ins. And these are not just associated with restaurants but also theatres and other recreational places.

Have a look at some of the best Drive-Ins of Hyderabad and what they have to offer.

Syala Drive-In

Idea Behind the Venture: To make it convenient for the late night crowd and also families to have a quick meal or even order take away while giving them lots of options. The motive is to let our customers have a good time.

Restaurants in Syala Drive-In The ThickShake Factory (Desserts and Beverages) Raju Gari Pulao (South India) Frisky Eats (Fast Food, American) King of Kebabs (North Indian) Priya Tiffins (South Indian) Café Corner (Café) Ice Cream Therapy (Ice- Cream, Desserts) China Town (Chinese) USP (Main Attraction): Main attraction for our customers is the variety we provide to them with every restaurant having its own speciality.

Address: Plot 265, Road Number 10 B, Beside Karur Vysya Bank, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033 Phone: 040 6596 1122/ 099599 42211

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CUISINE

36 Drive-Inn Street

Idea Behind the Venture: The basic idea was to provide different cuisines to our customers with an array of options; all under one roof.

Restaurants in 36 Drive-Inn Street: Chinese Panda (Chinese) Iceberg (Ice-cream, desserts) Just Italian (Italian) Fish & Chips (Seafood and fast Food) Costa Ruchulu (South Indian, Biryani) Mad Over Chaat (Pure Veg., Street Food, North Indian) Junoon Shangri-La (North Indian, Mughlai) Pita Shop (Fast Food, Lebanese) Around South (South Indian, North Indian) Shake & Shack (Beverages) Coffee Affair (Café) USP (Main Attraction): Our main attraction is the variety. We have good options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Address: 8-2-293/82/A/738, Plot 738, Road 37, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Phone: 090303 24444

The Street

Idea Behind the Venture: Wanted to give the people of Hyderabad something exciting, hence we thought of bringing together both sports and food. We have football, cricket and other sporting facilities as well, along with a variety of food options.

Restaurants in Syala Drive-In Bade Miya Kababs (North Indian) Dosa Place (South Indian) Makers of Milkshakers (Beverages) Froststicks (Ice-Cream) Wofl (American, Café) Godavari Ruchulu (Andhra) Mama Mia Italia (Italian) The Wingster (American, Fast Food) House of Indian Breads (North Indian) Shahi Biryani (Indian) Dilli Chaat (North Indian) Eat Burp Repeat (Chinese) Wich Please (Café) The Orange Bicycle

USP (Main Attraction): All our outlets are branded. Also, we have air-conditioned seating that overlooks the football and cricket grounds. We also provide live screening of current matches, the likes of IPL and the recently wrapped up World T20.

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CUISINE

Sky View Drive-In

Idea Behind the Venture: It’s no new concept anymore, but we wanted to give the people of Hyderabad a one-stop destination to have fun with family and friends alongside late night food; hence this came about.

Restaurants in Syala Drive-In Thick Shake Hub (Beverages) Express Dhaba (North Indian) Chatpata Wala (Pure Veg., Street Food) Wrap & Roll (Fast Food) House of Kebabs (North Indian, Mughlai) Raja Garu Biryani (Biryani, Andhra) Café Corner (Pure Veg., Café) Little China (Chinese) Dosa Factory (Pure Veg., South Indian) Only Mutton (North Indian, South Indian) What the scoop? (Pure Veg., Ice-Cream, Desserts) Burger Station (Fast Food) Veg Affair (Pure Veg., Biryani, South Indian) USP (Main Attraction): Our main attraction is the variety of food we provide to our customers. There’s Indian to Chinese to milkshakes. There’s something for everyone.

Address: Opposite Citizen’s Hospital, Siddhi Vinayak Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad. Phone: 076599 44499

Suburb Drive-In Idea Behind the Venture:

The idea was to provide good food to our customers and a space for people to have a good time. We are in an area where not many food options are available hence this idea was created.

Restaurants in Syala Drive-In Little Idli (South Indian) Big Burp!

The ThickShake Factory (Desserts, Beverages) Froststicks (Desserts and Bakes) The Shaolin Wok (Chinese) Desi Darbar (North Indian) Shawarma Talkies (Fast Food, Lebanese) Fodfy (Café) BoBo 2 Konaseema Ruchulu (Andhra, North India) Chaat Concepts (North Indian) USP (Main Attraction): Our main USP is the location we are situated at, which is very peaceful and away from the city. The ambience is very pleasant and we are one of the finest in the area.

Address: Mystic Hills, Green Hills Road, Behind BP petrol bunk, Moosapet, Hyderabad, India Phone: 081061 55965/ 096037 04539 22 MAY, 2016 - TULIP

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F5 Drive-In

Idea Behind the Venture: The main idea behind the venture was initially not very commercial as there was the interest and the passion behind it. Also a concept which saves time for our customers while giving them options gave birth to the place.

Restaurants in Syala Drive-In Grill Citi (Lebanese, North Indian) The ThickShake Factory (Dessert, Beverages) Kakatiya’s (South Indian, Biryani) DOSA’ppetit (South Indian) Continental Café (Italian) China Town (Chinese) Jaldi Haldi (North Indian) USP (Main Attraction): The main attraction of our place is the ambience as it can act as a dine-in, drive-in or even take away. What more? You may even enjoy the food in the car. Also we make sure we bring the best quality of food to the table.

Address: Opp SLN Terminus, Gachibowli Miyapur Road, Jayabheri Enclave, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032 Phone: 040 4013 7787

Theiosz Drive-in Restaurants in Syala Drive-In Mochaccino Café+ (Café) Mr. Iscreamer’s (Ice-Cream, Desserts) Dumdhaar Punjab (North Indian) Nanking Chef (Chinese) Kitchen of Hyderabadi Biryani (Biryani) Oh! My Grill (Grill) One Stop for all Tiffins (Tiffins) Chat Spot (Indian Fast Food, North Indian) The Original Amna Pan (Pan) Address: NH-9, Nizampet X roads, Opposite Asian GPR Multiplex, KPHB Colony, Hyderabad, India Phone: 090818 19999

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FASHION Dreamy eyes, clear sky and white dress equals all things pretty!

Go for this look, with a white or off-white dress. If you are not comfortable you may always pair it with a trouser or leggings.

These types of garments with little work on top and a small pleat in-between makes the body look slender and feminine.

Available at Biba Pink is the colour Pink is a great colour and it works really well for Indian skin tones. This dress works anytime, be it for work or an informal catchup with friends as it’s not too low or not too formal.

Tie your hair in a ponytail or let it loose and you are good to go.

Available at AND

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Summer Do you enjoy dressing up? If yes, then, we sure know you would enjoy what’s to come next but even if you don’t, we know you would Power dressing is always in...

This look is packed with power, if you want such a look go for highrise trousers and body-fitted top to make it a little androgynous but if you want to make it a little feminine throw on a shrug or long jacket. Pair it with your best heels to make it look even more powerful!

Available at AND

Dress-Up love it! So, we present to you some of the best sunny day looks to choose from and make your summer a fashionable one!

Nobody has ever gone wrong with black and white!

The tones seem a little tricky but if you go for something like this, top half white and bottom black with a little unusual fabric like net on top, it adds an extra edge to the look. Also this look works if you are looking for a slimming effect.

Available at AND

FASHION

Cute dress and summer go hand in hand...!

This cotton knee-length dress works wonders in every season. The tiny floral prints and elbow-sleeves with the strings in the middle of the torso helps the dress to give an even look to the body.

Available at AND

Make way for Stripes this Season!

Be it vertical or horizontal, strips are very much in and go well in any attireIndian or Western. Here this lovely striped orange dress with collar can be paired with either a pair of jeans, coloured treggings or worn simple.

Available at Biba

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FASHION A girl should be two things - Classy and Fabulous!!

This look speaks of how you can turn an Indian wear into a really modern look. Go for light/pastel colours like pink and grey with subtle prints like florals to make the look simple yet modern. Ankle length trousers and long kurtis are in fashion and go well with these colours.

Available at Biba

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Orange-Yes or No? Orange is a colour that does not go well on everyone we agree, but you got to take risks. If you pair an orange long tunic with a beige or neutral trousers or skirts it gives a very fresh look and does not look overdone!

Available at Biba

Bring in your cool quotient for the hottest months ahead!

Yes! you may give a formal look to an Indian garment and still look stylish. Choose cool coloured suits with minimal prints and maybe go for a watch or little jhumkas to complete the look.

Available at Biba

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Nothing more classy than white in any season!

For the minimalist in you, this is the go to look- a white churidar with a long white kurti and subtle embroidery works well together but if you want to pep it up a bit then maybe add a statement jewellery or bright lip colour but not both at once!

Available at Biba

Pop of colour...!!

A bright pop of colour goes really well for an Indian wear, choose a bright coloured Anarkali with minimal embroidery and accessorize it with hassle-free jewellery and simple footwear to keep the look classy and sophisticated.

Available at Biba

You can have anything you want in life, if you dress for it!

Give these solid coloured palazzos a go this season. Go for a loose fitted kurti on top either printed or plain with little embroidery to enhance the look.

Available at Global Desi

AND - GVK one, 2nd floor. Ph: 91 40 67451020 GLOBAL DESI- Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Keerthi & Pride Towers New ; Ph:040 3221 6800 BIBA- Road Number 10, Zahara Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

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FASHION Nautica Grey Chinos, Half sleeved Shirt and Boots You are sure to grab a lot of attention in a pair of fitted chinos, a half sleeved cotton shirt and boots. Accessorize with smart shades, a watch and a belt.

Chinos: Rs 5999 Shirt: Rs 3999 Belt: Rs 3299

Raghavendra Rathore Breeches, Mauve Shirt, Striped Modi Jacket A perfect look that encompasses making a style statement in the most subtle manner. A pocket square adds an extra touch of royalty to the outfit.

Breeches: Rs 13,000 Shirt: Rs 12,000 Modi Jacket/ Sadri: Rs 40,000 Pocket Square: Rs 5,000

Jade blue Blue and White Pathani Kurta Set. Look your dapper best in a pastel Pathani suit this summer. All you need is oodles of class and confidence to carry this off.

Pathani suit: Rs 4295

Jade Blue Grey Pants and Red Formal Shirt You can never go wrong with a pair of well fitted trousers and a shirt. Accessorise with matching shoes and a belt for a totally formal look.

Trousers: Rs 2499 Shirt: Rs 2099 Belt: Rs 5299

Summer Trend Report - Men’s Fashion Someone has rightly said that, “being a true blue gentleman has never gone out of fashion”. So, dear men, add some substance to your style by experimenting with the following looks 28 MAY, 2016 - TULIP

FASHION Superdry Denim Shorts and Ganji The coolest summer trend would definitely be a pair of denim shorts and your favourite graphic vest. Accessorize with funky espadrilles, shades and head gear.

Vest: Rs 2490 Shorts: Rs 5990 Espadrilles: Rs 2490 Shades: Rs 3490 Headphones: Rs 4990 Watch: Rs 2990

Jade blue Embellished Kurta, Chudidar and Safa An embellished beige chudidar kurta and a bright red bling safa is the most classic combination. A must have for the wedding season.

Kurta set: Rs 12590 Mojris: Rs 1895 Safa: Rs 3495

NauticaDenims and Orange Linen Shirt Who doesn’t like a pair of faded denims and a pastel linen shirt? Stand out in this look with a subtle coloured cap, a watch and a belt.

Leave the shirt roughly tucked for a different look.

Shirt: Rs 3599 Cap: Rs 1199 Watch: Rs 13999 Belt: Rs 2999 Denims: Rs 6999

Superdry Cargos and Tee Shirt Make heads turn in a pair of cargo pants, tee shirt and contrasting sneakers. Experiment with interesting head gear and backpacks.

Cargos: Rs 7990 Tee: Rs 3990 Bag: Rs 7990 Shoes: Rs 4990 Cap: Rs 2490

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Raghavendra Rathore Breeches, Mauve shirt, striped Modi jacket.

A perfect look that encompasses making a style statement in the most subtle manner. A pocket square adds an extra touch of royalty to the outfit.

Breeches: Rs 13,000 Shirt: Rs 12,000 Modi jacket/Sadri: Rs 40,000 Pocket square: Rs 5,000

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Superdry Tracks and Hoodie This season, step out feeling super comfortable in a hoodie and contrasting joggers . Quirky flipflops would add to this look.

Joggers: Rs 5990 Hoodie: Rs 7990 Flip Flops: Rs 1990 Bag: Rs 5990

Jade blue Embellished Kurta, Chudidar and Safa Create a style statement with a half sleeved linen kurta, denims and a printed modi jacket/sadri.

Accessorise with contrasting loafers and you’re all set to go.

Kurta set: Rs 12590 Mojris: Rs 1895 Safa: Rs 3495

WYCI Red Dhoti and Sadri Show off all your hardwork at the gym, in a pair of bright dhoti pants and an embellished pastel sadri jacket. You could also opt for a brighter jacket and toned down dhoti pants.

Embellished Coat: Rs 33000 Dhoti Pants: Rs 3500

FASHION WYCI Beige Embellished Kurta and Blue Narrow Pants Say more with less in a plain silk kurta with an embellished yoke and narrow pants. Formal shoes add some spark to this look.

Kurta: Rs 14340 Pants: Rs 2000

Superdry Green Polo Tee, Torn Denims and Cap A very popular trend is a pair of classic denims and a bright polo t-shirt.

You’re good to go with a quirky cap, a watch and boat shoes.

Denims: Rs 8990 T-shirt: Rs 4990 Boat Shoes: Rs 7990 Watch: Rs 11990 Cap: Rs 2490 Barrel Bag: Rs 7990

Raghavendra Rathore Pink Kurta Chudidar, Sadri Jacket and Pocket Square Make a long lasting impact with this fusion look. Match the kurta with the colour of the jacket and use a pop of colour for the pocket square.

Breeches: Rs 13,000 Pink Kurta: Rs 28,500 Sadri/Modi jacket: Rs 40,000 Pocket Square: Rs 5,000 Shoes: Rs 28,000

Nautica Blue Shorts and White Shirt Beat the summer heat in pastel coloured shorts, a linen Chinese collar shirt, flipflops and a contrasting bright belt.

Shorts: Rs 3599 Chinese Collar Shirt: Rs 4999 Belt: Rs 2999

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WYCI Denims, White shirt and Pink Jacket Look your autocratic best in a pair of denims, a crisp white shirt and a pastel coloured Sadri jacket. Complete the look with contrasting loafers and nerd glasses.

White Shirt: Rs. 4500 Pink Sadri: Rs. 11900

WYCI Blue Dhoti and Printed Bandhgala Achkan Be the centre of attention in these dhoti pants and a printed silk Bandhgala jacket. Make use of the right buttons and footwear to go with it.

Bandhgala: Rs 24,000 Dhoti Pants: Rs 3,500

Nautica Khaki Shorts and Blue Shirt An old summer favorite – Khaki shorts, a rolled up sleeved shirt, flipflops and shades.

Accessorize with a bright funky watch.

Shirt: Rs 4999 Shorts: Rs 3999 Watch: Rs 6999 Raghavendra Rathore Breeches and Royal Blue Sherwani with the Safa Nothing beats the classy look of a custom made Sherwani in a vibrant colour and subtle handwork. A contrasting Safa always does wonders for this look.

Breeches: Rs 13,000 Safa: Rs 6,500 Achkan/Sherwani: Rs 2, 50,000 Pocket Square: Rs 5,000 Shoes: Rs 28,000 32 MAY, 2016 - TULIP

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Road No 10, Zaheera Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. ; GVK One Mall, 1st floor. Phone: 9885011976

JADE BLUE

Park Citi Plaza, Road No. 1, Punjagutta Market, Punjagutta, Hyderabad. Phone:040 2330 7774

SUPERDRY

Road No-36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Phone:040 20015056

WYCI

Road No 7, Raj Bhavan Quarters Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Phone: 084520 40885 Styling: Shreena Popat, 9000175500 ; Photography: Sankeerth Jonnada, 9700418280 Models: Bishnu and Sarfaraz

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MANGO PEOPLE Don’t blend in, stand out Mango People was established in January, 2014 to provide the most contemporary products from around the world. Anannya, the Cofounder of Mango People, was highly inspired by the beauty and magic of Sky Lanterns showcased in Tangled (a Disney movie) and wanted people to experience the same in India. There was a high demand for the product back then, especially for events like birthdays, weddings, festivals and even corporate events. It gave a brand a kick start and there was no stopping! Mango People has always looked forward to such products which are not only contemporary but are also of high quality and are something which makes your life even more happening than what it already is.

Anannya and Harsh soon realised that there were not many brands in India which provided quirky, cool and out-of-box products especially like tech accessories, office supplies and home furnishing. Anannya being from a design college, Pearl Academy has always been inspired

by Surrealism and Popart and therefore, a huge range of creative and artistic lifestyle products were soon launched which are the “neverseen” kind and would make anyone fall in love with them.

Mango People is different from all other similar stores in the market because of the huge product range that we have that is not available in most stores. Also, the way we interact and create engagement with our customers is something that the customer loves! We believe in 100% customer satisfaction and therefore, provide the best quality products at affordable prices.

The best features that Mango People is providing are Loyalty Program for all customers, Free Shipping* and shipping to more than 20,000 pincodes all over India so that nobody misses out on such cool products.

What’s next: We are planning to develop an interactive app for Mango People through which people will not only be able to buy products but there will also be some engagement/interactive activities which everyone would definitely enjoy. We are planning to open brick and mortar stores soon but not in the regular manner. There would be Point-of-sale screens and scanners through which people could directly add their favourite items to the digital cart and checkout digitally as well. The future is here and we believe that technology has a huge role to play both in retail and e-tail industry.

Find them on: https://www.mangopeople.biz/ Instagram: mngoppl

PUSHPAK VIMAAN

by Sravani and Smarani PushpakVimaan was started about 2 years ago by siblings Sravani and Smarani. Starting a label has always been their mother’s dream; hence came to life this modest endeavour to fulfil her vision.

“We are inspired by everything from the engraving detail of an antique headboard to the flowers in our backyard. With each collection, we try to tell a story through our motifs. We are intrigued by all things impossible; hence all our stories are a conversation with the surreal world.

The collection – ‘Aham’ is an expression of the ultimate dream, the ultimate dreamer. A journey inspired by the search for the Supreme Being; within or without. AhamBrahmasmi.Tattvamasi.

Our ¬¬¬design process, more often than not starts from an illustration of a character. This goes on to the story, he or she is trying to tell, which sets the mood for the entire collection. From conceptualizing and perfecting the tiny niceties to creating a playful dialogue between the fall and structure of our outfits; our studio is all about the love for details.

What’s next: We are thrilled about our collaborations with ‘Onceuponatrunk.com’ & ‘thesilkcloset.com’ and can’t wait to go live!

Find them on:Instagram: @pushpak_vimaan, Facebook :PushpakVimaan Contact: +91 9892920660 / +91 9163996026 Email id: studio.pushpakvimaan@gmail.com Team Haelli: Find them on: http://www.worldartcommunity. com/shops/the-haelli/ http://www.peacockcolours.com/fashion-1/ladies-footwear/ painted-juttis Facebook: thehaelli, Instagram:the_haelli, Email:Info@thehaelli. com TULIP - MAY, 2016 33

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MINT N’ ORANGES by ‘Preeti Mahajan

“In a world full of Bling, Simplicity is the ultimate Sophistication”; “Keep It Simple” is the ethos behind the Mint n’ Oranges Collection.

“Mint n’ Oranges is a Creative venture where we house all things beautiful. We have Exquisite Hand-woven Pure Chanderi and Banarasi Saris, Lehengas and Dupattas.

Almost touching 1 Lakh followers in a span of a little over a year, on Facebook, reveals the excitement and interest in the Brand.

Mint n’ Oranges started as a brainchild of my daughter, 18 year old ‘Kalli Mahajan’ and myself. We had been working with the weavers and experimenting with blending various fabrics for some time. We thought of checking out the response as a Business by putting together a Collection & hosting an Event. To bring awareness of the Event, a Facebook Page was created. Before we realized, we were receiving Orders online even before we had a Bank Account in the name of the Company. “ The love, appreciation and excitement generated by the Collection motivated Preeti S Mahajan, who has been running her own IT Business for 20 years, to diversify into this. Kalli, her daughter, handles the Marketing and Communications for the Brand.

“We work closely with the weavers and are mingling Pure Chanderi fabrics with Silk. We are known and loved for our beautiful color combinations and unique designs. Neon fluorescent colors are mixed with matt colors and we create eclectic Saris. A lot of our Chanderis have contrasting Silk blouses and Silk pallas giving them a rich look, yet wearable through the year. Our Banarasi Sari Range and our Lehengas have been a runaway hit. The uniqueness of rich Pure Banarasi woven design, without bling, is what we bring to the Customer.

When a Client is keen on ordering, we click and send multiple pictures so that they have a very clear idea of what they are buying. Our reward has been the fantastic feedback we get from Clients, a lot of them thrilled that the Creations look even better in person, and this what we wanted to achieve” Find them on: www.mintnoranges.com, Facebook: MintnOranges, Instagram: mintnoranges Whatsapp : +919810286855

OH! FISH by Komal Kothari “A two day long hunt for a decent nightwear and nothing in hand after a tedious exercise, I went to a cloth shop to get a material for a pyjama and got it stitched for myself. Having no clue how it will turn out to be, it was actually WOW and as desired. After posting a selfie with them on the social media, I got a call from my cousin to get a nightwear stitched for her too for the pyjama party she had organised. And once that nightwear came from production, my first reaction was ‘OH!Fish , how pretty..And there was no looking back from there. First few orders were from word of mouth and family but as and when i posted pictures on Facebook and Instragram, the product was appreciated and i slowly started getting inquiries. It’s been almost a year now and touch wood the response has been overwhelming!

Oh! Fish believes in keeping up with the trend and providing stylish, quality products, timely delivery at a reasonable price compared to most of its competitors and that has been the USP from the time of incorporation. The response has been awe-inspiring!! We started with pyjamas and boxers for girls initially then moved to night dress, shirt dress etc. What came as a bigger surprise to me was that the boys too wanted to get out of the boring striped and chequered boxers and tracks and get funky printed nightwear. And this was not the end!! We got orders from mothers who were bored to buy their children the same pattern of nightwear yet again...Available in the retail space.

And this is how Oh! Fish now designs nightwear for the entire family.

From a newborn to granny - no age limits. People have approached me for various events like Pyjama party, Bachelor’s party, Pre -wedding night bash, Kids birthday party, Mother - new born photo shoot, Corporate product promotion events etc.

What’s trending is “Gifting”...We have designed ‘Couple nightwear sets’ for anniversary and wedding gifts. We have also customised nightwear with names and initials as Birthday gifts, Party giveaways, Mother’s day gift etc. On customer’s request, we have also started making eye masks matching to nightwear you order. There are a lot of other products in the pipeline that i wish to introduce soon to make every night different from the other!!

What’s next: “Tonight’s gonna be a GOOD Night” is what Oh! Fish strives for in the future. A lot of new products are making way, which we plan to introduce to our customers later this year. Once we do that, we will make the products available on other boutique sites. We also plan to come up with a completely new range of nightwear for a lesser price for the masses. So, if you think, our current range is not in your budgets then just wait for a while, we have something coming soon for you!!

Find them on: Instagram: Oh.fish Email:ohfishindia@gmail.com Ph: 9870649486

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SPLURGE COSMETICS

by Dr. Roma Thadani “I have always had a very sensitive skin myself and have been very choosy about what I apply on my skin. I have had troubled skin all through my teenage years and once I completed my graduation in medicine I decided to first work on this issue I have. I started thinking maybe it’s the chemicals that don’t suit my skin, maybe it’s the harshness that my skin is repelling to. And I switched to using a lot of natural and homemade masks and oils to nourish my skin. And the result was gradual but beautiful radiant skin.

That’s when I decided I want to pursue my specialization in Skin & Hair care and went ahead to London, U.K. to get myself a Certification in Natural & Organic Cosmetic Formulation and came back to start SPLURGE: Handcrafted Natural Luxuries.

The response so far has been phenomenal. Women in India have started to pay more attention to the way they look, to the products they choose and to ways to improve their lifestyle. The consumer today is literate and understands what you are trying to sell to them. We have our loyal customers who love our products so much that slowly their entire families have started to use our products now. What’s special about SPLURGE is that we take our work very seriously and stand by the claims we make. All our products are made with the finest of natural traditional ingredients which are sourced from all over the world. There is intense R&D for each product before it goes out to the customer. All our products are Natural, PETA-Certified, 100% Vegetarian, SLS-free, Paraben-free and are all blended with Aromatherapy. There are very few products available today that are not only natural but are blended with purest of Aromatherapy essential oils, so that the efficacy of the product just doubles up.

What’s next: We constantly have a lot happening back-stage and truly, that is what drives us. We have a couple exclusive ranges lined up and will soon be showcased :) We have recently been getting a lot of wedding hamper requests and this recent wedding season has been very busy catering to those wedding requests to perfection. We may soon be the most preferred gifting partners, you never know!

Find them on: www.splurgecosmetics.com Facebook: SplurgeCosmetics Instagram: splurgecosmetics

ESSEMM FOOTWEAR

by Sachi Maskara Lohia “I started this brand out of passion and had no formal training in accessories design and just went with the flow of my creative instincts. I had always wanted to start something of my own and be independent. My parents are the reason behind my success My mom is into designing clothing and apparel, also with so many designers out there already in market I wanted to do something different and still stay in line of fashion and that’s how I decided to step into designing shoes and clutches.

I have got a great response since I started. I deal into Indian embellished and embroidered footwear. As regular footwear’s are available all over my products are more personalised keeping in mind the trend in terms of colours, season and of course the design.

I try to give maximum comfort with good design and that defiantly is USP of my products. I customise bridal footwear’s, and on request for special occasion if they need it in coordination with specific dress, colour or style. I also do coordinated footwear with clutches so it works very well with customers and that’s something which is very new too, clients love it and like they say always match your handbag with your footwear, half the worry for your special date is sorted with these two essentials. You can just place an order with us, let us know the size and rest is sorted.

Ecommerce is the next thing, people just want to sit at home and buy everything online. Initially we did face a lot of challenge with size issues but now it’s working very well. Instagram handle and facebook selling for us is doing very great.

What’s next: Currently Essemm is available at Aza, Fuel store. And we keep doing exhibitions all over India so more and more people own essemm. We also plan to launch our own website very soon Find them on: Instagram: Essemmaccessories Ph:9769622241 TULIP - MAY, 2016 35

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RA ABTA JEWELS Rahul Luthra always has been interested in artistry & design and wanted to pursue something creative. “I got into jewelry designing through gemstones which really fascinated me, I started my career with Gemology & eventually jewelry designing, I topped all my courses and since then there has been no looking back. Ra Abta is an embodiment of my passion for Jewelry, The brand name comes from Arabic word RAABTA which literary means ‘a relation’, here emphasizing on the bond I share with my clients ones they purchase these timeless pieces. I look forward to expand my work by soon opening my studio in South Delhi and launch my own E-commerce website shortly by collaborating with good multi designer studios globally,” Rahul explains.

In last one year they have received applauding response on Pernia’s Pop-Up shop. “E-commerce helped us to reach out to buyers throughout the globe hence it is a must for every business type. Mother Nature is the source of inspiration behind my various collections, since Nature has endless inspirations to offer; whether it is beautiful floral motifs or various animal forms from rich fauna. Besides heritage architectural buildings really intrigues me and thus becomes a source for creative thinking. The response has been overwhelming. We feel proud when our customers come back to us for new purchase. The journey has been a mix of creativity and hard work. The whole process of inspiration and design to selling is a learning experience each day”, he says.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Raabtajewels Instagram: @raabtabyrahul Email: info@raabtajewels.com

RADHIKA GULATI Radhika Gulati has always been very passionate of creating her own label. “I’ve enjoyed designing since I was a little girl. After my graduation and a lot of research I decided to setup my brand under my name. I am just lucky to live my dream and passion. When I started, I was supplying only one store and in a year I have been able to cater to seven stores in India and one in Indonesia. We are also supplying to two websites. The idea is to grow bigger with the target of supplying to the stores PAN India. We are working on our marketing team & trying to be more out there. It’s growing by leaps and bounds. I think it’s really building up in India as it’s a very easy access for people to buy clothes of their favorite designers by just sitting at home. Since I’m based in Goa and there aren’t many options here so even I pick on online shopping. The easiest way to shop!

I feel inspired seeing nature, clothes from the previous era, architecture, paintings, things used in daily bases. India itself is so inspiring. But my true inspiration is my husband. I feel as a label we are growing and becoming better. I love getting reviews and critics both. It helps me to grow and do better and keeps me more focused. I personally call the stores when my collection goes to them so I can get a feedback from them and improve.

I’ve my entire team from Mumbai and all the embroidery materials, fabrics, dyeing happen in Mumbai. It’s very challenging and frustrating at times because things get delayed but whenever I create that one outfit I just feel it’s all worth it.

I really don’t think I would have been able to pursue my dream without my husband and my parents who have really helped me out and are still helping me. They are the backbone of my label. My in laws have been so supportive and understanding. They have always held my hand when I needed them and when I felt I was going weak. This one year couldn’t have been possible without all these people in my life and I really hope I can make them all proud,” she explains.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radhikagulatiofficial Instagram: @radhikagulatilabel

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VEDIKA M Art, fashion and creativity were readily available for Vedika Merh throughout her childhood. Visiting the textile unit with her mother was her favorite holiday pastime, creating prints and textures on paper and fabric began to give her a lot of joy. “The mystery of color and glamour of prints came naturally to me and my readymade unit helped me experiment and develop prints and textures which has become the main stay of my look today. Even before I took up fashion designing in Singapore, I was always keen in art and various crafts. After working in Singapore with a leading publishing house and an online fashion website, I decided to start my brand. At the moment we retail out of stores in different cities and take part in various exhibitions, so now we would like to build our own online website whereby we offer more variety in different price ranges. As color and prints signify our design’s identity, abstract prints from contemporary art are our main inspiration. Geometric patterns, brush strokes, splash of color and paint blotting help us to experiment with different textures to create our prints. The journey so far has been very inspiring and a great learning experience , and we hope to see more and more customers in our creations”, grins Vedika.

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/vedikamerh Instagram : @vedikaM Twitter: VedikaM Email: sales@vedikam.com

DUET LUXURY Coming from a family business of exclusive wooden products going on for decades, Priyanka Baid wanted to start an exclusive product line, design and that’s when she met Shruti Bansal, who came from a business and marketing background. They shared the same dream of creating something unique, out of the box and thus Duet Luxury was born. Duet means Duo – coming of two people, and they have used it in the same principle, by blending exotic wood and leather/swarovski to create designs which are modern, aesthetic and yet functional. “We see ourselves as a luxury brand yet affordable to the worldwide market. We want to cater to a niche crowd and remain exclusive. Duet Luxury is now looking to expand worldwide, we have started tying up with companies and stores outside India, in places like UAE, England, USA and Saudi Arabia. We hope to be in most of the fashion capitals of the world by the end of 2016.

The whole philosophy behind our designs is to keep the clutches stylish, fashionable yet simple, and enduring; we make these ultimate understated evening bags. We play with mix media and different forms to break out from the traditional woodworking giving it a new aspect sometimes also with the tone of wood to match the seasons color palette. We bring in an array of modern designs - ranging from minimal Baroque, Victorian era, art and architecture keeping it modern and sometimes abstract. It has been a short journey as of now, since we have been in the fashion industry for only 2 years, but we have received excellent response. Our unique products stand out in every city and have left an impression on the people who have seen it.

The best feeling is when you meet someone in a country outside India, and the first thing they tell you is that they specifically came to that place to look at your products!”, the duo explains.

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MERAKI By Aanchal Kohli Meraki is a socially conscious company that creates Western/Indo-Western designer pieces representing the finest quality materials, embellishments and craftsmanship, whilst preserving age-old artisan techniques. Each piece represents the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Eastern handmade design details merged with Western silhouettes. The label is born through a vision of India; where differences are celebrated, cultures are respected and style reigns supreme. Hence, their mission is to provide fashion products that bridge the East and West, local and global, luxury products and ethical production.

Prior to the recent launch of her eponymous label, Aanchal Kohli completed her Post Graduation in fashion at the prestigious London College of Fashion in addition to an Under Grad degree in Fashion Management from Lasalle College of Arts, Singapore. Her relationship with fashion started at an early age owing to her family business of Apparel Export & Manufacturing and resulted in her passion to develop her own clothing line. Exporting to the United states of America, apart from expanding within the domestic market they are reaching to more small towns’ multi-designer store, as the demand there is enormous and untapped, as well as metropolitan cities, without doubt. They are already in Mumbai, Kolkotta, Pune, Nagpur and stockists like SOBO, Mumbai, Creo, Mumbai, Aura, Nagpur, Sasya, Kolkata, Sade, Pune, Carma Online Shop & Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop.

“My collections are inspired by my moods primarily, which is indirectly based upon my travels, environments, societal changes happening around. I’m very thankful for the immense appreciation I have achieved, being a newcomer in the industry, this doesn’t come easily to all. My big break was the opportunity to stock at Pernia’s Pop-Up shop, a platform that has changed my life in many ways.

The response has been mind-boggling with each collection being better than the previous one, and with clients craving for more every time they pick my products”, explains Aanchal.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Meraki-by-Aanchal-Kohli-841764539178427 Instagram: @merakibyaanchal Contact: +91 9810668959 email: merakibyaanchal@gmail.com

MASAYA JEWELRY

by Nirali Haria

More and more young working women are looking for jewelry which is modern, easy to wear and can be teamed up with western wear. Also we see a global change in trend in jewelry. Market is under a transition phase where intellectual & new age Indian women are buying more fashionable jewelry. Trendy fashion jewelry is smart and gives rise to a unique style statement, something all women look forward to.

Women want to celebrate their individuality by creating their own fashion statement. Nirali wanted to make a piece which makes one feel happy - you can wear it on the beach, in the evening, in the day, in the snow, in bed, in the bath, for dropping the children off to school and that’s when the idea of Masaya which means happiness came to her mind. “We already have two stores in Mumbai and by the end of 2016 we want to open up two more stores in the city. Also in the next three years we want to open up stores in two tier cities where there is a huge potential and unsaturated by over competition, having room to breadth and where accessibility has been a big issue. It offers a lot of flexibility. The internet isn’t a 9 AM to 5 PM office job, but a 24/7 entity, meaning that as an online business, you can strike that balance between your work life and your personal life. Another major benefit is that you are opening your business to a plethora of new markets and potential customers worldwide. I’m constantly on the lookout for new sources of inspiration and ways to get my creative juices flowing. There are those that say creativity cannot be taught – which I agree with, but you can consciously spend time working on a few techniques to allow for more creativity, and you can build up your own sources of inspiration.

Lot of my inspiration comes by going to art galleries – sometimes even just the form of a line or the blend of colors can be inspirational.

I also find that being around different types of art puts me in the right mindset and can really stimulate me to think in terms of jewelry design.

Designing something that’s incredibly intricate and complicated, is one kind of pleasure; the pleasure of watching a concept become reality, but to design something that’s simple but perfect in its own way is also hugely satisfying. Our client is not a demographic. It’s much more about somebody who has their own style, somebody who has a bit of confidence, somebody who’s prepared to experiment a bit, somebody who understands design and craftsmanship, somebody who gets real satisfaction out of wearing our jewelry,” says Nirali.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasayaAccessories/ Insatgram: @MasayaAccessories Contact Us - info@masaya.co.in Online Store - www.masaya.co.in

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THE HAELLI The name ‘HAELLI’ comes from “HAVELLI” which takes you down to the house of heritage keeping the culture of our country alive. The founder of The Haelli, Neha Sahu is an artist and contemporary Jutti designer, based in Gurgaon.

“Personally I always felt Juttis are never out of fashion, and I have always experimented by pairing them up with Jeans and Tees, skirts or suits. Although, there was a constant need to break the stereotype and come up with something unique with these comfortable beauties. That need has given birth to my first painted Jutti, and since then there was no looking back.

I always wanted everyone to know that this traditional footwear can also add to their style statement. And there are lot many workers struggling to keep this process alive.

I wanted to make wearing Juttis fun to everyone so started by painting a pair for myself, which then extended to family and friends. As this thought took off I was approached by many others to design a pair for them. Now I want everybody to know how they can walk pretty and comfortable altogether.

Response so far has been overwhelming. It has moreover become an amusement for different people. Bright colours, quirky designs have brought something new to the existing market of Juttis. We always get requests for different designs. People want to coordinate their attire with these juttis.

Haelli gives everyone a complete different approach for Juttis, we are the first ones to come up with this idea of promoting hand painted Juttis across India and worldwide.

What’s next: We have been approached to design and paint various other accessories. And we are in a process of collecting feedback. We will soon update all Haelli fans about our next venture.

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Lock your Worries Everybody has security issues these days and Navkettan lockers give you the ideal solution to all your worries and helps you feel secure with your valuables. We talk to Piyush Dak, founder at Navkettan lockers that help us know more about them.

Tell us something about yourself as an individual?

I am a happy go lucky and loving person with a blend of two best cities of India within me. With my base as Mumbai where I spent my childhood and was brought up there, I landed up in Hyderabad, where I got amazing business experiences and love. I love venturing into new dimensions, love taking risks and enjoy travelling and driving the most.

I am married and a father of two lovely children I now am completely involved in my work that I love the most. Besides Navkettan Lockers, a prestigious part of Navkettan Group, we are also into construction, IT & Mobile software.

Tell us about how did you start off with Navkettan Lockers?

Navkettan Lockers cherished family dream that came true. I’ve been visiting private lockers while I was in Mumbai, since last 32 years when my parents would hold my hand and take me. Private Lockers in India date back to about 85 years. We have been using one since the last 32 years in Mumbai. My Dad and I discussed to have one Private Lockers facility years back. For some reason it never happened or materialized.

About 7 and half years ago, my family and I were searching for a locker at a bank, and we never got one. Just then I recollected me and my dad’s discussion that every house hold will require a locker to safe guard their belongings and people will never find a locker with the bank. That is when the dream thought rekindled and lo - we have Navkettan Lockers here in the twin cities. The first branch started a little over 7 years ago in our building Navkettan in Secunderabad and following the demand we started with the Banjara Hills branch on Dasara, about 6 months ago.

What makes you different?

Navkettan Lockers is the only private locker company here in Hyderabad.

Availability: It is almost impossible to get a locker in banks these days. Even if they have lockers, it comes with a demand of a huge fixed deposit or some forced insurance to take. Even after falling prey to these demands you land up with a pigeon hole size locker. At our end, we offer 10 different sizes of lockers to choose from. There are no compulsions of any obligatory business. You want a locker - you get a locker. More so we assure you a locker whenever you want it.

Operating hours: While you have a locker at the bank for your valuables, you are yet at the mercy of the bank to operate it. Banks are by default closed on bank holidays and public holidays and bandhs and what not, to add to the misery, now closed on 2nd and 4th Saturday as well. Even on the days the banks are open, the operating hours have reduced from 8am-8pm to 10:00am to 4:00pm making the strong room available only from 10:30am to 3:30pm. So, as against 5 hours a bank strong room is available, we are open 15 hours a day on weekdays and 8 hours a day on Weekends and Holidays.

Security: Many banks don’t even have s security guard. If yes, the focus is mostly on the cash vans that come in and go out or on the cash teller counters. We have round the clock security, equipped gun man, digital security and other gizmos and gadgets all focusing purely on the strong room and security of your valuables. Authorized access to the strong 40 MAY, 2016 - TULIP

room, finger prints verified customers, various security norms and parameters make us one of the strongest and secured strong rooms in the country.

Key: We have computerized dimple keys on 4 sides of the key, so only the right key can open the locker, just like the Cinderella shoe to its perfect owner. These keys cannot be replicated and this makes the Godrej equipment at bank and our equipment very different and secured. Godrej itself terms this as Godrej SECUNEX - Security of the next Generation. For every locker we issue, we give a sealed key that comes Sealed from Godrej. At banks, you will never get a secured key, and you never know how the easily replicable key has been compromised.

Tell us about how a client can be secure after purchasing Navkettan Lockers?

After getting a locker at Navkettan Lockers, you are assured of next generation security. The space is made keeping in mind every single requirement of yours. Air-conditioned strong room, soft carpeted flooring for seating comfort, mirrors to see you try & get ready for your and secured & agile security of International quality. Security is our backbone and we have ensured the best possible security with the most modern technology.

Tell us about the objective and goal of Navkettan Lockers?

Navkettan Lockers focuses majorly in providing the best security for your valuables.

We target to reach to as many customers as possible.

We are looking to have as many as possible branches so as to be near to the users. The objective is to be the most reliable and preferred security solution for your ever growing valuables. The goal is to provide a locker to every deserving person. If you have valuables - you have to think of securing it as well. We are NAVKETTAN - YOUR KEY TO SECURITY. What is your next step, in terms of your work for Navkettan Lockers?

We are now expanding. We have worked out our most awaited franchise model and soon, we intend to have multiple branches. With multiple locations, we also intend to easy location of your locker from one branch to other.

Navkettan Lockers Pvt. Ltd. G-8, Navkettan, 62, Sarojini Devi Road, Opp.Clock Tower, Secunderabad - 500 003 12C, Vyjayanthi, 1st Floor, Road No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034 M : 99485 70000 / 97051 39388 ; E: secure@navkettanlockers.com ; W: www.navkettanlockers.com

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Shruti, Tanisq and Kshittij Mallpani Shruti Mapllani tells us all about motherhood

Tell us something more about yourself as an individual?

I am a Life Coach and an Image Consultant. I love working with people to get the best out of them in terms of achievements and personal growth, while working on their Best Self. As an individual, I believe in individuality and nurturing what makes a person unique. I hate gender discrimination. I believe in teaching my sons that being a gentleman starts with the thought process.

Apart from that I am a very happy person.

What kind of a bond do you share with your kids?

I share a very friendly, open and buddy like bond with my kids.

I know that I am their ‘To Go’ person for everything apart from just requirements. They have to share their things with me. My younger one, Kshittij, believes that I have a solution for everything.

He blindly believes that his illness, hurt or any problem will be taken care by me and he would just be fine.

For my elder son Tanisq, I feel elated when I see him give a tough fight to his opponent in his Lawn Tennis Matches (Tanisq is a National Level Player Under 16 category). When he plays a winning shot and looks at me for acknowledgement, he is only bothered to know, did I see it or not. That’s when I feel this Mother-Son Bond the strongest.

A golden advice your mother gave you?

My mother told me to be my kid’s Best Friend but, to let them know that I will always be a mother 1st.

Can you remember one memorable thing that each of your

children said, something that surprised you, amused you or impressed you that still sticks out in your mind?

Tanisq now has surpassed me in height big time. So this one time, while walking in a mall, he very nicely slides his hand on my shoulder, in a hug and says,’ Mom- U Don’t look like a mom.

You look like a buddy to me.’ Kshittij recently over a conversation says this -’ Mom! I like the way you talk to me. You let me take my own decisions after explaining things to me. I like that!” And I was pleasantly surprised ? Also, the direction towards me being a Life Coach was given by Tanisq.

Looking back now, starting with your first imaginary thoughts of initially becoming a mother, how does it feel to watch your children grow up?

When I conceived Tanisq, i was too naive to understand what I was getting into. I was happy with the thought, that I would be pampered. So, no imaginary thoughts before that related to him.

But after I conceived, I gave my 100%. I read books of Ramayana and I would mention a particular one, ‘Mrityunjay’ which is one character of Surya putra,’ Karan’. I wanted my son to be like him, strong, intelligent and with a giving heart. Now when I see him and Kshittij, I am grateful to that book.

Tanisq is already towering 6” taller than me. Kshittij is standing at par. Very Soon, they both would be much taller than me (their papa is 6”1’ tall) and I would have my solid pillars of support on my each side.

Lastly, I would like to pay gratitude to My Mother for being who she is and for what she has made me.

An Ode to our most favourite person!

Mother’s day, though, is one of the most significant days in our lives, what we at Tulip think is that, it should be celebrated often, almost every day, since it’s impossible to think of a world without a mother. Think of a place - black and white, no blooming flowers, no sunshine, pale and dark, no eyes with love or kindness - yes, that’s probably how it would be without a mother in your life. Nevertheless, for us fortunate lot whose world is as bright as sunshine, all thanks to our beautiful mothers. So, what are you still waiting for? Let’s celebrate her presence in our lives; not just this one day but every day forever! Here, we bring to you some amazing mothers and their kids. Let’s see what they all have to say: 42 MAY, 2016 - TULIP

Tell us something more about yourself as an individual?

I am a simple person; I love the good things in life but don’t necessarily aspire for them. My family is very important to me and that very much includes my parents and in laws. I love spending time chatting with family and close friends. I am all about my relationships and it’s very important to me to be with the people I care about. Everything else for me is secondary.

What kind of a bond do you share with your kids?

I have a very close bond with my children. I am most definitely a disciplinarian and good manners, appropriate behavior and respect are all important; however I connect differently with all of my three children. Each of them is a character and I relate to them individually as I see so much myself in each one. I suppose that’s what makes it special. To recognize they have their own strengths and weaknesses and how that affects who they are and how they behave, is exciting. I love working with them on both areas and spend a lot of time trying to make them stronger and confident individuals by sharing a lot of my own experiences with them.

How does motherhood change a person?

I think it makes you realize there is so much more to you. I see myself living through my children and I see myself living on through them. The reality of that hits you when you give birth.

For me, it means a sense of responsibility that I gave birth to these individuals and I am responsible to ensure they grow into responsible and loving adults. It also means that I am very accountable “to them” that I owe it to them to ensure they grow knowing what’s around them and also knowing how to maintain their own individuality through it all.

Your favorite thing to do with your children?

Watch movies tucked up in bed, Barbeque at home and take road trips A golden advice your mother gave you?

For me my mother is the epitome of what a mother should be.

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school and not seeing her there.

She was the first person I wanted to see. Most days of the week I aim to be backing home in time for the kids, as much as possible.

I know the days I am not there, my kids miss me and say so.

My own mother lives as an example of what I consider the epitome of maternal instincts, nurturing, mature and applicable advice. She has always been way ahead of her times and I automatically emulate a lot of what I see her do. That I suppose is the best tribute to her. And I hope my children can say the same for me some day.

Can you remember one memorable thing that each of your children said, something that surprised you, amused you or impressed you that still sticks out in your mind?

I have three children and there are tons of stories about them.

My daughter Kiara who is the eldest and 12 years old is a wise old soul. One day, I was experimenting on them using a psychological tool to see how they perceive me as a mother, and I asked her – she thinks and says – “I think you are fishing for compliments” – however if you really need to know just ask yourself, your instincts will tell you if you are good at it or bad, she used my own lines on me. My second son who is 10 now is a dreamer and has a very creative mind. He is quite often lost in his own world. So, we all love teasing him and asking him what he ate for his last meal and it’s a family joke because he never remembers, and fires off anything just to get us off his back. My youngest is the brat and 6 years old. Kian has an opinion on everything, he loves to hang around in the kitchen and has decided he’s going to be a COOKER when he grows up – and that’s a chef - so he never goes hungry.

Looking back now, starting with your first imaginary thoughts of initially becoming a mother, how does it feel to watch your children grow up?

My priorities in life were always to find love, marry a good man and have tons of kids. Other things like career, success etc., I guess were something I knew would happen as long as I had a happy family. I feel blessed to sit back and see that reality today. I am so proud of my children, I feel overwhelmed by the love I feel for them and I just love being a mother.

Karen, Kiara, Liam & Kian Bhatia Karen Bhatia talks all about Motherhood

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Don’t underestimate your children’s maturity, involve them, indulge them and they will surprise you pleasantly with their balance of mind.

Can you remember one memorable thing that each of your children said, something that surprised you, amused you or impressed you that still sticks out in your mind?

To think of this, something funny comes to my mind, when Sanya was a toddler and barely learnt to write, she was perhaps in KG then, while going to school she use to leave a note on a table in her baby hand writing which said “Papa I love you but I love mamma more”, of course with time she grew up to be a perfect daddy’s girl!

Aftab, says that “you are a good mother you take care of us and at the same time you really work hard and do your best!”

Looking back now, starting with your first imaginary thoughts of initially becoming a mother, how does it feel to watch your children grow up?

To be honest when I was expecting my children, I was always hoping that my children looked like my husband, but they are a good mix of both of us, in the looks and personality department! I am happy that they have turned out the way they have and wouldn’t wish to change a thing!

Samia, Sanya & Aftab Alam Khan Samia Alam Khan tells us all about motherhood Tell us something more about yourself as an individual?

Samia as her friends woul know is like a nutshell, she is a very spiritual person, family, health and happiness are her priorities at the same time. ‘I am totally dedicated to accomplish whatever I try to pursue, let it be a business venture or an official project.’

She adds What kind of a bond do you share with your kids?

We are an extremely close knit family by the grace of God! Modern day parenting is all about being involved, treating your children as your own friends and this basically gives way to a very open relationship, which results into a fun and enjoyable equation. My daughter Sanya and my son Aftab are teenagers but very matured individuals, the sense of maturity Sanya exhibits, sometimes amazes me.

What has given you the most joy as a mother?

The fact that my children are such matured people, at the same time they have their own likes and dislikes, they enjoy their childhood like their peers and are humble individuals. The values they have garnered gives me a lot of joy and pride, I couldn’t have expected anything better. Sanya says ‘My mother is my role 44 MAY, 2016 - TULIP

model and inspiration. She’s hard working, honest, beautiful and a perfect mother. She’s taught me how to face my problems and handle them with courage. She has made me the person who I am today’. These are small day to day things, which are people tend to take for granted but these are essentially pears of joy!

How does motherhood change a person?

I think motherhood gives a woman the full cycle of life! The happiness you derive from the achievements of your children surpasses the joy of your own achievements! Of course it makes you more responsible, because these innocent individuals are your responsibility and you would want to impart exemplary values to them and hope they become remarkable human beings.

Your favorite thing to do with your children?

Travel! It is by far the most favorite thing you could do with your children, the fact that you are pulled out of your routine and in a relaxed mode, with so much time to spend with each other, explore and learn as you see a new place is always something which I look forward to.

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Shilpa and Dheva Reddy Shilpa Reddy tells us all about motherhood Tell us something about the kind of bond you share with your kid?

Well! My son is 5 years. He needs me to be more of a mother than a friend. But, I must say that he gets very entertained by me. I take the entertainers role very seriously. I love making him laugh.

I imitate people… Just make up stories, make some non-sense and just laugh…

The bond I share with him is just beyond words.

What is the thing that surprises you every day about your child?

His learning ability, how he thrives, he is such a fast learner. I respect him for his commitment that he has at such an early age.

Best lesson your mother gave you?

Commitment towards relations and Laughter…

What is the most special thing that your kid has ever done for you?

He drew my picture with long hair and wrote Amma when he was 3 years old. It Brought tears..!

Your best holiday destination with your son?

Every year we go to Maldives with him. Best times with him…

Your best thing to do together?

We read lots and lots of books...We do craft work together and watch animated movies and discuss all the characters and say all the dialogues too.

What is the one thing that you love being a mom?

Everything… I love to love and nurture him!

What is the best gift you have ever given your mom?

I made an album with a collage of all the pictures taken with her, since I was born. Mind you, there was no I phone or any apps and gave it to her on Mother’s Day. It was just known to me then... I must have been in my 11th grade.

A message you would like to give our readers on this mother’s day...

Don’t take motherhood for granted even for a day!

Motherhood is the most wonderful opportunity life gives you...

To love with no boundaries... The purity of love is experienced totally when you are a mother. It makes you a better person…

You live your life all over again, learn with yourchild, play again, and scream again... You laugh, you cry…Live truly life again...

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Tell us something about the kind of bond you share with your mother?

I won’t hesitate to call myself a mummy’s boy.

What is the thing that surprises you every day about your mother?

Her Relentless efforts.

Best lesson your mother gave you?

The lesson of Silence.

The best meal your mom makes?

Chole Bhature.

If you could take your mom anywhere, where would it be?

Since my Mother loves Flowers I would like to take her to Kashmir.

Your best thing to do together?

Watch Food Channels together.

What is the one thing that you love most about your mom?

Her Cuteness & the experiments she does with food.

What is the best gift your mom gave you?

The Gift of life.

Sangeeta, Amisha and Shreyans Dungarwal

A message you would like to give our readers on this mother’s day...

Mothers are a great source of inspiration. They have known us the most and I don’t think there is anybody else in this world who can understand us the way they do. So, let’s stay inspired.

Shreyans Dungarwal talks about the bond with his mother Tell us something about the kind of bond you share with your kids?

Me and my two pretty dolls have a very special bonding. We are like friends and understand each other. Sometimes, when I’m low, my daughter’s make me understand about the various issues... and so on!

What is the thing that surprises you every day about your kids?

My elder daughter who recently got married surprised me the very next day by sending flowers of missing us. Whereas the younger one is full of surprises; she is a drama queen. Every moment is filled with funny surprise - she is dad’s little power house!

Best lesson your mother gave you?

Always be humble and polite with everyone. Always believe in God and have faith on Him. What is the most special thing that your kids ever did for you?

This happened when they were little kids and I was down with high fever.

Even the care takers were on leave. My dolls made tea and sandwiches for me. I was shocked seeing them holding a tray and standing beside me.

My eyes were filled with tears. Seriously daughters are your best friends!

Your best holiday destination with your kids?

South Africa, Switzerland and many more places Your best thing to do together?

We love shopping!

What is the one thing that you love being a mom?

After a long tiring day when I fully get exhausted, my elder daughter makes a hot cup of coffee for me and cuddles me and will say mommy just take rest!

What is the best gift you have ever given your mom?

A few years ago on her birthday, I invited her childhood friend. She was so happy that tears rolled down her eyes.

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Shikha, Nikita & Nisha Sharma Shikha Sharma talks about her motherhood A message you would like to give our readers on this mother’s day...

I just want to say that Mother holds a very important place in our life.

Though one can get many friends but never a best friend like mom who keeps all your secrets in her heart. She makes you a beautiful lady to face the world.

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Your best thing to do together?

Me and the boys go holidaying together, we go clubbing, movies, dinners and sometimes just hang out at home and play some board games. Between all our schedules, We actually look forward to spending time together...I like to think that we’re friends yet have to often keep reminding them that I’m still their mother !!

What is the one thing that you love being a mom?

Being a mom completes me!! I can’t imagine my life without my boys. They literally are my raison d’etre!

Someone wisely said “Children are the source of your greatest joy and your greatest pain”. I sincerely agree....

There are days when they drive me absolutely nuts and yet I can’t imagine a single day without them.

A message you would like to give our readers on this mother’s day...

The only thing I can say is... Enjoy your kids while they’re around.... Before u know it they” ll be gone... Spend as much time as you can knowing them being with them, teaching them , learning from them, Everything else is unimportant !!!

Bobby, Armaan & Vihaan Kandhari Bobby Kandhari talks about motherhood

Tell us something about the kind of bond you share with your kids?

I have 2 boys. Armaan aged 23 and Vihaan aged 16. My boys today are no longer kids... They’re suddenly all grown up!! We share a very special bond and do a lot of fun stuff together.

What is the thing that surprises you every day about your kids?

What surprises me the most about my boys is the fact that they’re so caring and considerate of me. Being boys I would expect them to be a bit oblivious at times but they constantly amaze me with their support and don’t hesitate to show their love. Of course they are boys of today and hence have absolutely no patience when I’m always surprised at the new stuff they keep learning and I can’t keep up!!!

Best lesson your mother gave you?

Like every mother and child, my mom and I used to argue a lot. If she said black I would say white n so forth.. She would wisely say “wait till u have kids”. Then, you will learn the joys and the pain of being a mother. Today when I argue with my kids, I remember her words and realize how right she was.

What is the most special thing that your kids ever did for you?

Being the mother of 2 young boys I never expect any fancy flourishes or dramatic gestures from them. So, whenever they do something special it really makes me feel on top of the world. There are so many instances when they’ve surprised me, very personal and very special!

They make me very proud and to single out any one occasion is difficult for me.

Your best holiday destination with your kids?

We love going on holidays together and have travelled all over the world but I have to say the one holiday that really stands out is our family trip to Kashmir. It was really special.

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Your best holiday destination with your kids.

Every single moment that we spend together is more than just precious to me. We have travelled to many places together and have had different opinions about each one of them, but the one holiday that all of us thoroughly enjoyed was our trip to the United States, to San Diego particularly. The impressive bayside setting and a sunny climate along with a set of appealing and distinctive neighborhoods successfully contributed to lightening and relaxing our minds. The shopping sprees, the sunbathing, the local bistros, the perfect beaches, the Broadway excitement. We enjoyed each and every moment in the vacationer’s paradise – San Diego.

Your best thing to do together?

Old really is gold. Pulling out the dusty old family albums and taking a trip down the memory lane is something we love doing. Now, that my girls are grown up to understand the family better, we are all amazed at how fast time flies. Those sweet, old days are always missed.

What is the one thing you love about being a mom?

The best thing that I love about being a mom is the unconditional love and respect that I get from my children. They are simply the best things that ever happened to me.

What is the best gift that you’ve ever given to your mother?

My mother always tells me that her two grand daughters (Gunjan and Suesha) are the best gifts that she has ever received.

A message that you’d like to give the readers on this Mothers Day...

You realize the value of your parents in the real sense when you become one. Our parents do a lot for us, especially our mothers! They go through a lot to bring us into this world. They are the emotional backbones of the family. They are extremely loving and forgiving. All a mother needs to know is that she has helped her child to be and feel their best.

So, do every thing to make her proud, treat her with respect and love & care for her. Thank her for everything that she has ever done for you, not just on this Mothers Day, but every single day!

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers!

Ashu Gauri, Gunjan and Suesha Ashu Gauri talks about motherhood

Tell us about the kind of bond you share with your kids.

The bond we share with each other is very very special. The children know that I’m always going to be there for them through laughter, worry, smiles or tears, to take care of them and to guide them. It is the most powerful relationship in the word. It is that lifelong relationship that sets stage for all the other relationships. With them I relive my youth. They are my lifelines!

What is the thing that surprises you everyday about your kids?

It surprises me to see my once little girls grow into the most lovable, respectful, compassionate and fearless humans. And the fact that they are gracefully, inculcating each and every value that I have always/ever wished my children to have. Honestly, it is overwhelming more than surprising.

The best lesson that your mother taught you?

She didn’t teach us one, she taught us a million. She taught us to be thankful for what we have, she taught us to be courageous, to never give up and to be happy, but most importantly to SPREAD that happiness.

What is the most special thing that your kids ever did for you?

My daughters and I, unknowingly, do a lot for each other. Each and everything that they do is special to me. However, I clearly remember when on one of my birthday’s my daughters gave me the best surprise ever. When I woke up that Saturday morning at about 7 am, my kids who generally prefer to sleep on weekends were up and about. I had a beautiful, freshly baked homemade cake along with a bunch of gifts sitting on the dining table, waiting for me. The entire house decorated with flowers. I was crying with tears of joy that morning. My little girls, aged 12 and 8, bought me gifts with the little money they had in their piggy banks. I was really touched. It was then that I realized that my little girls were not little anymore, they were now growing up.

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Rachna and Piyush Bajaj Piyush Bajaj talks about the bond he shares with his mother Tell us something about the kind of bond you share with your mother?

I’m the youngest in my family, I have an elder brother & sister.

Everybody in my family knows that my mom loves me the most. The bond we share is really special because, we both know if something is bothering either one of us or if one is sad or worried about something, we just reach out to each other.

What is the thing that surprises you every day about your mother?

The thing that surprises me the most about my mom even though I’m married now & I have a kid, she still makes sure whether I’m eating on time, getting proper sleep & staying healthy. It is unbelievable how she puts everything she wants for herself for the last. It’s the least of her priorities, her family always comes first.

Best lesson your mother gave you?

My mother is very simple; she gets happiness in very little things. She

has brought us up in the best way possible. She always told us to be thankful to God for what we have & never crib for what we don’t. To be happy that we can hear, talk & see properly & that we have clothes to wear & a roof over our heads, because a lot of people don’t. My mom has taught me to be hard working , dedicated , independent , organised , punctual & most importantly eager to learn always. From the time I was a little kid, I’ve had unconditional love & support from my mom.

The best meal your mom makes?

My mom is a fabulous cook. I cherish everything she makes for us. My favourite is the rasam she makes for me in her style. Remixed punjabi rasam.

If you could take your mom anywhere, where would it be?

Fortunately my mom has travelled quite a bit , but if I had the opportunity, I would want to take my mom all around the world again because she appreciates new things , places , technology , food, cultures, etc. like no one does.

What is the one thing that you love most about your mom?

She never lets me eat alone. Doesn’t matter how tired or sleep deprived she is, she would always want to serve me the best, piping hot food & she would re-heat again & again & be behind me to start eating. There are times when she falls asleep while I’m eating , while watching TV & in-case I turn of the light & TV, she would wake up & tell me to sit next to her .

Anshu and Bala Mittal

Anshu talks about the bond she shares with her mother What kind of relationship do you share with your mother?

My relationship with my mother is emotionally very strong. It is a special bond that has spanned many years. It is way past the ‘Can’t live with her, Cannot live without her’ phase. She’s my biggest fan, best critic and my go-to person. Through laughter, tears, arguments, worries and smiles, our relationship has only grown stronger. It is true when they say ‘God couldn’t be everywhere, so he made mothers’. My mother always makes me feel better and is always there to hear me out. It goes without saying that she is the more giving and nurturing person in our relationship.

What is the thing that surprises you every day about your mother?

It amazes me how she is such a strong woman with a very soft heart.

She can accept difficult situations with so much grace and ease and not bat an eyelid. Yet, she is so compassionate and loving at the same time.

It surprises me how she dons so many roles at the same time in various situations with so much ease and love. I wish I come to possess these virtues someday.

Best lesson your mother gave you?

My mother has taught me invaluable lessons about life, family and work.

However, the best lesson she has given me is to be disciplined, take up responsibilities without fear and accomplish them and be independent.

The best meal your mom makes?

My mom is a fantabulous cook. My all-time favourites are dal makhani with tandoori roti, cholebhature, rajma chawal and moong kahalwa.

If you could take your mom anywhere, where would it be?

It has be the heaven on earth – SWITZERLAND. Both of us love the scenic beauty and tranquillity of the Swiss Alps.

Your best thing to do together?

We love to relax in the living room or lie down on the bed after dinner and talk about each other’s day and other things ranging from current affairs to life to fashion and some gossip. My mum is quick-witted and really makes the entire family roll with laughter in her humour.

What is the one thing that you love most about your mom?

Her generosity and selflessness. She’s the most generous person in the world I’ve known. She’s an active social worker and is always happy to lend a hand and help someone out in any way possible. She always puts the family’s happiness ahead of hers and personifies true and unconditional love.

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COVER STORY What is the most special thing that your kid ever did for you?

Every day is special with him around. A position like mine can be quite demanding and take away a large chunk of your personal life. But I’m glad my family and most importantly my son understands it and supports me. He’s my backbone during weak times and strength during a fight. Just the other day he mixed curd with sugar and fed me before I set off for a very important review meeting because he always saw my mom do it, which astonished me. Boys being boys, you never expect such gestures, but it took me by surprise, a very pleasant one indeed.

Your best thing to do together?

Monopoly and Scrabble – Endless Twists and Words.

What is the one thing that you love being a mom?

Togetherness – it completes you and there is always the next day to look forward to. He makes me aspire for more.

What is the best gift you have ever given your mom?

Her son-in-law. She absolutely adores him.

A message you would like to give our readers on this mother’s day?

“Oh Mother of Mine you gave to me, all of my life to do as I please, I owe everything I have to you, mother sweet mother of mine...” sung by Niel Reid. It is a song I sing to my mother on her birthday every year. You should listen to it and I’m sure you’d want to dedicate it to your mom.

Shibani Malhotra and Aryaveer Shibani talks about motherhood

Tell us something about the kind of bond you share with your son?

True, Value and Transparency – that’s our Exchange Mechanism. I have instilled in him to communicate every joy, every difficulty, and every hurdle fearlessly with me. I have learnt to switch off the mother’s role in me when he’s ready to share a story and I try to hear him out as a friend. Although at times when the mom in me comes out, he straight up asks me to stop being so dramatic.

What is the one thing that surprises you about you child?

I wake up every morning to see my son grow taller and sound different. At his age, the voice modulation is unimaginable. There have been times, he’s passed a statement from behind and I turn around to check if it’s my son or someone else.

Best lesson your mother gave you?

I was a tom boy all through my childhood, so the 1st big lesson my mother taught me was that I can’t wear sneakers with a lehenga. And the 2nd lesson which stands strong in my life today, more like a rule book that I abide by before I start my day at work is that there is no parallel to “touch” – live everyday with Pride, Perseverance and Passion. In the field that I am in, the world is majorly ruled by the opposite gender and I take it in my pride and stand tall with confidence, as the Director of Finance for Marriott Hyderabad and this wouldn’t have been possible without the support and guidance of my mother.

Your best holiday destination with your son?

Bali. This trip was planned with a soul intention of family time No shopping, no meeting people, no planned tours, just my husband Atul, my son Aryaveer and me, spending some quality family time together. Spending such time made me realise how quick my son is growing up, it was on this holiday that I realised he holds my hand rather than me holding his.

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For the Music Techies!

If you’re one of those music techie geeks then this is your place to be. And, if you’re not; here’s some really cool stuff you need to know about. Techies! It’s time to up the game quotient and update yourself with the latest music gadgets. Here we go: Hercules DJ control compact

It stays true to its motto that is ‘Compact, Complete and Charismatic’. Quite often known as the ‘on the go’ DJ companion it is built around, 13.4x3.9”/ 34x10 cm in length and 1.23 lbs/0.56 kg in mass which makes it easier to carry around in a laptop bag. It is compatible with almost all well known DJ software such as Virtual DJ but also comes with its own software called DJUCEDTM 18° which is definitely more convenient. With a 2 deck control surface with 4 pads each and 2 jog wheels, it makes itself complete.

Price: Ranges from Rs.6,012 to Rs.9,249

Jawbone Mini Jambox

Popularly known as the pocket sized portable speaker, it is 16.8 x 4.2 x 13.8 cm in length and weighs only 260 grams. Like all speakers of this size, the loudness is not enough to shake the room, but put it up against a wall and the sound quality is rich and loud enough. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity and an auxiliary input to connect to your PC or laptop. Mostly apt for Apple and Android gadgets, it has up to 10 hours of battery life which is definite plus point Price: Ranges from Rs.7,292 to Rs.11,590

Marshall Stanmore Speaker

The Marshall Stanmore is known for its incredibly classy looks. It is comparatively smaller to the Marshall Hanwell which was released at the same time. It has dimensions of 350x185x185mm and a weight of 5.10 kg. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth, RCA, 3.5mm and optical inputs. The 200W speaker has a 0.75 inch twin-tweeters plus 5.25 inch woofer combination. Additionally, the frequency response range is 45Hz to 22000Hz. Price: Ranges from Rs.29,000 to Rs.35,000

JBL Pulse 2 Speaker

With its tagline ‘Sound that you can see’, this new JBL speaker has a splash proof design that can withstand upto 10 hours of play time. With the light show given out by the Bluetooth wireless speaker as your music is being played, turn your late night bedroom dances into a disco party. The Pulse 2 uses JBL Prism color sensor lens for its light show. Just point and shoot the lens at the color you want and watch the speaker bring the colors to life. Pulse 2 also features a noise and echo cancelling speaker phone for crystal clear calls, and JBL Connect technology that can wirelessly link multiple JBL Connect enabled speakers together to amplify the listening experience. Like Sam Hunt said, “Let’s make a house party we don’t need nobody, turn your TV off and get that boom box out.” I’m pretty sure, the JBL Pulse 2 could be referred to has the ‘boom box’.

Price: Rs.17, 990.

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WELLBEING

All You Wanted To Know About PCOS PCOS is a commonly increasing condition these days, and, there are many questions one can get about PCOS. Here is a complete knowhow of this condition; in a detailed discussion with Dr. Chandana.

What are the risk factors that include PCOS? Some conditions related to PCOS are potentially serious. Many women with PCOS have decreased sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that regulates glucose (sugar) in the blood. This condition, known as insulin resistance, is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Women with PCOS often have type 2 diabetes, low levels of good cholesterol (HDL), and high levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and other blood fats, including triglycerides. These factors may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke later in life.

Women with PCOS who are overweight or obese can also develop a condition called obstructive sleep apnea, when breathing stops repeatedly during sleep. This condition can worsen the insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems of women with PCOS. Due to the irregular menstrual cycles and lack of ovulation, the lining of the uterus may not shed as often as it should. Left untreated, this may increase the risk of cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial).

What are symptoms of PCOS? Along with irregular periods, the first signs of PCOS may be the growth of facial and body hair, thinning scalp hair, acne, and weight gain. However, weight gain, is not always present. Women of normal weight can also have PCOS. In addition to assessing signs and symptoms of PCOS, doctors take a medical history, perform a physical exam, and check blood hormone levels.

They may also perform an ovarian ultrasound and measure glucose levels in the blood.

Symptoms for PCOS can range from anywhere like irregular periods, delayed in schedule of periods, skin issues like acne problem, unwanted hair and difficulty in conception after marriage.

What is the frequency of the common age group who come for consultancy?

20-35 years old women usually come for consultation.

What are the measures women can take to prevent pcos?

They should watch on their diet. High protein diet is must to follow.

Being active is also the most essential thing one can do. Thinner women have more PCOS problem than other women On what bases is this disease based on?

Irregular or absent menstrual periods Infertility Weight gain (especially at the waist) Acne Excess hair on the face and body Thinning hair on the scalp Women with PCOS often have many small painless cysts in the ovaries; however, these cysts are not cancerous.

Is this heretical in nature?

Yes! For few of them it is hereditary.

What is the efficient way to minimize the side effects of this disease?

Seek health information from trusted sources to assist your decision making.

Treat the physical symptoms of PCOS on time.

Discuss your mood and psychological wellbeing with your doctor.

Optimise your lifestyle!

Seek the best quality health care.

Priorities are most important to you and communicate this with your doctor.

What are the causes that lead to pcos?

Fact is that, there is probably more than one cause. In general, an imbalance of hormones underlies the condition. It has also been called “ovarian androgen excess” because the ovaries produce male hormones (androgens) in increased amounts.

PCOS seems to be inherited. Female relatives or children of patients with PCOS are at increased risk for having PCOS. Not all women with PCOS have difficulty becoming pregnant. For those that do, infrequent ovulation is a common cause.

What are the common eateries to avoid during PCOS? Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that provide the nutrients to the body to maintain health, feel good and enjoy life. Some foods can be eaten at time and help maintain health, whilst other foods should only be eaten occasionally. Even when you are not trying to lose weight actively, a healthy diet will ensure that you are getting a healthy and adequate intake of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. You may reduce the intake of refined carbohydrates in your diet, such as those found in foods like biscuits, cakes, soft drinks and confectionery.

What is the earliest known description of this disease?

PCOS affects 7 to 10 percent women of childbearing age and is the most common cause of infertility. In the United States, an estimated 5 to 6 million women have PCOS. PCOS affects more than reproduction. It’s also a metabolic problem that affects several body systems PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder among women between the ages of 18 and 44. It affects approximately 5% to 10% of this age group. It is one of the leading causes of poor fertility. The earliest known description of what is now recognized as PCOS dates from 1721 in Italy.

How often should a women consult a gynecologist in this period of time?

3-6 months or even yearly.

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Mrs. N who is a very well known socialite was apparently spotted getting awkward with Mr. S who is not the better half of the lady at a so called plush lounge in the city. Hyderabad’s pace with partners is moving too fast. We wonder what if the netter half really knows about this or not?

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FEATURE

As an all new range of the summer wedding and resort collection was showcased in the Lakme fashion week 2016, the eternal glam and beauty of St. Regis, Mumbai was studded by the flamboyant beauty of designs by over 100 young and talented designers featuring their astounding fashion sense and creating a perfect aura for the audience to blend their minds in the glitz and glitter and fall for them. We can’t get enough of fashion, can we?

As it is said that first impression is the last impression, so the LFW 2k16 also maintained the quote and started their week with one of India’s best designer’s Manish Malhotra displaying his beautiful creations suitable for a perfect summer wedding.

And to add the extra bling Kareena Kapoor walked the ramp as a show stopper.

Manish Malhotra being the most appealing celeb designer perfectly defined why he is loved so much by all as he swept all the applause on the Day 1 of the fashion week.

Fashion Unleashed At

Lakme Fashion Week 2016!

Day 1:

As we kick start the glamorous journey of an all week long fashion filled arena, 2016 brings us some unique and summer friendly designs to match your perfect expectations of fashion, glam, glory and comfort. Rajesh Pratap Singh’s metallic, blazers and skirts, Archana Rao’s whites, peaches, nudes and frills, Pero: Aneeth Arora’s super dreamy white summer dresses and tops and greys, Hemang Agrawal’s Banaras inspired collection with a lot of saree-blazer combination, Surendi aka Yogesh Chaudhary’s jumpsuits, bodycons, maxis, sarees and ghagras, quirky prints and pastel shades by Quirk box, and black & white capes, crop tops, jackets and shorts by Sahil Kochhar, made everyone at the venue have a brow raising experience.

What a list, indeed!

But the day doesn’t get over till it reaches its finale by Anand Kabra whose designs stunned everyone by creating a fusion of a casual jumpsuit made with royal blue silky chanderi and a blingy golden over coat to wear for the hot summer wedding and flaunt the wedding in full style and comfort. He said,” A jumpsuit is another version of a traditional salwar kameez which is easily accepted at weddings and occasions, then why not the fusion of comfort and style in the form of a jumpsuit”. This start to the LFW 2k16 was absolutely breathtaking, isn’t it?

Day 2:

But guess what was the biggest takeaway from Day Two of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 — supermodel Carol Gracias walking the ramp with a baby bump - the first of its kind on an Indian runway.

The showstopper for master-revivalist Gaurang Shah’s Calico line that’s a throwback to the 1920s in its styling, motifs and colours, Carol brought in the 21st Century feel by breaking stereotypes and becoming the toast of the online world. Looking radiant in a green-and-pink khadi jamdani sari and jacket-styled blouse, she catwalked as gracefully as she is known to and set a new trend. She completed the look with her hair in a bun, decorated with flowers.

P.E.L.L.A presented the collection’ Maitake’ in fabrics like Eri, Tassar, Ahimsa silks, Cashmere and Pashmina in warm beige and brown color palette was followed by Swati and Sunaina’s classy yet comfy cotton sarees in serene colours along with Debashri Samanta’s beautiful cuts and layers in traditional jamdani weaves was rural-y modern, Mrinalini’s linen boho collection and Paromita Banerjee’s Indian ensembles were the highlights of the day. But don’t miss out on the new footwear trend in Wendell Roderick’s and Meraki’s collections as fashion is not only about clothes anymore.

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Day 3:

Every design, every clothing and every fabric is getting better with each passing day as our young and talented designers have been working so hard to bring out the best out of the best and Jayanti Reddy’s Siaa inspired by Sita from Ramayana made her models and show stopper Aditi Rao Haidari rock the ramp wearing her elegant piece of work and making them look like queens from heaven. Payal Singhal’s floral prints, daring cuts and pastel shades along with SVA, Vrisha, Dhruv Kapoor, Amit Agarwal and Nishka Lulla simple yet eye catchy cuts and lengths totally made everyone feel the ‘aww’ moment.

But, the one designer who stole the show and a million hearts was Anushree Reddy from Hyderabad whose Mughal India inspired showcase made her models Shruti Hassan and Ileana D’Cruze look nothing less than an ancient royal princess.

The long flowy gowns, the zarakari sarees and the perfect definition of a kali model ghagra choli made the models look like never before. Over 100s of designers showcased their talent and their creativity through their designs but the two ladies Anushree Reddy and Jayanti Reddy from Hyderabad stole the show on Day 3 and got the highest and the loudest appreciation from the audience witnessing the beauty of the aura.

Day 4:

From Anita Dongre to Payal Khandwala and Masaba to Monisha Jaisingh, all our favorite designers set the ramp on fire with their astounding collections on different varieties of fabrics and colours. Their bold and beautiful gowns, ghagras and those white and beige metallic daring cuts were a treat to

the eyes making the show look like a fairy- tale spun in fabric. Shraddha Kapoor, Lisa hayden, Sonakshi Sinha and many more such heroines gave the show a perfect end by their awestrucking show stopper appearance.

Day 5:

The opening of a show is very important but a show never ends perfect without an absolutely stunning finale. And LYW 2k16 reached to its heart- throbbing end by the finale show of world renowned fashion designer Rohit Bal who is known for his psyche tickling designs which left everyone speechless.

Karan Malhotra’s colour blocking theme, Prama’s white and off- whites, Urvashi Joneja’s off the shoulders, Neeta Lulla’s “She is me, women power!” and Rahul Mishra’s sarees, gowns, pallazos and dresses made The LFW 2016 end with a bang.

When those top- notch super models were sweeping the hearts of the audience with their elegant walks, how the heroines of our Bollywood film industry could be left out of style. The Lakme Fashion Week summer/Resort 2016 featured many heroines such as Kareena Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Sushmita Sen, Ileana D’Cruze, Kirron Kher, Shurti Hassan, Soha Ali Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and many more beautiful yet fashionable ladies. And not leaving any place to reach out women were our handsome heroes Arjun Kapoor and Varun Dhawan who certainly stole the hearts of many women.

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FEATURE

SLUMBER

PARTIES TO ROCK YOUR LIFE!

This summer, slide into your new pajamas and get rolling in the craziest gut-busting sleeping bags, as we bring to you the most fun filled slumber parties that we think one should experience at least once in a lifetime.

BOOZE ‘N’ SNOOZE

Well, this category applies to all the adults who are still those naughty ten year olds at heart. So, this sleepover gives you a chance to become that inner child again. In an age when stress rules our lives, it’s very important to feel like a child sometimes, and we definitely give it a thumbs up! Go right now; make a guest list of all your favourite people and dive into your sleeping bag.

THINGS TO DO: - Since it’s a grown up sleepover, you get the leverage of being at your naughtiest!

Hence, all you boys out there can go for a Paintball Marathon while all you big girls can go for a little adventure- Scavenger Hunting or viceversa, we do not like to discriminate!

- So, in Paintball Marathon, paint each other crazy! Get into that beast mode and have a blast!

- PlayStation/Xbox non-stop. Now, that’s some fun.

- For Scavenger Hunting, first divide your guest list into groups or if you are a small group you can all go out together and make a list of things to gather or places to visit. The hunt itself can be based on a theme, like treasure hunting or doing things that scare you the most etc. If it’s more than one group, then, the one that completes the task first wins and if not, well you had fun! Right?

- Once back home you get to do all that cheesy stuff that girls do anyway, going through magazines, gossiping and you get to be that teenager again; just that, this time your parents are not that worried.

FOOD: - The best food for this grown-up sleepover is all that junk; this can be your one cheat day in say for 3-4 weeks until you fall in love with the whole concept and hold another one!

- So, order some pizzas, coke or else go for the complete opposite and get to some classy bars and get yourselves the grown man/woman drink!

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CAKE & CANDLES

FEATURE

This type of sleepover is pretty self-explanatory. So, hosting sleepovers on birthdays makes it “Birthday Sleepovers”! And we should inform you, that these are turning out to be quite popular among the lot. So, no more same old birthday parties from this year. Host a lavish birthday sleepover and surprise your friends with cute goodies.

THINGS TO DO: - So, you can obviously go for a theme for your birthday sleepover or go for a basic sleepover with friends, Either way we assure you, it’s way more fun than the customary parties.

- Get yourself into a never ending party mode with more music, dancing and fun after saying your goodbyes to the formal lot of the party.

- And since balloon and birthday go hand in hand we thought you would like something we call a, “Balloon Sleepover” where you can get your activities going with a balloon schedule which “pops” on the hour revealing what’s on the agenda. Doesn’t that sound fun?

- Some ‘things to do’ in the balloons could be building a fort of blankets, a spa session (manicure/pedicure/facial, you name it!), maybe a selfie session etc. or maybe something even more fun like sharing Ghost stories… Now those are fun!

- You can also gift your friends’ small goody bags full of treats or DIY spa set as an appreciation.

FOOD: - Since, it’s a birthday it has to have a cake or cupcakes (we don’t mind anything that is sweet at all!) and lots and lots of candies. Yup! You heard us right, and also maybe hold a ‘most jellybean in your mouth’ competition.

Trisha Banerjee

“Yes I have been to a lot of sleepovers. My ideal sleepover would include all my close ones together with junk food, beverages, a good movie or a good game with lots of catching up and remembering old times and sneaking out at midnight or maybe prank calling and then finally sleeping when people would expect us to wake up. And sometimes a theme based sleepover would be great too. Maybe a terrace one with lots of twinkly lights, old memories in pictures etc. and the rest remains the same. Or maybe a dramatic one like a Bollywood themed party or may be a sleepover where we need to play a game to confront our fears and all the friends overcome it together would be cool too.”

Sidhant Dhirsamant

“Yes, I have been to sleepovers and mostly the ones that can be termed as casual sleepovers. These are hosted almost every other weekend. We get together at someone’s place; watch movies, some food and then the next morning breakfast and done. Would also love to host or get invited to a theme based slumber party, maybe something themed according to a TV series like The Vampire Diaries or Game of Thrones or something like medieval or futuristic set up.”

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FEATURE Nerds night out

This is our personal favourite kind of sleepover; also this sleepover gets the nod from mommy and daddy quite easily. Plus this sleepover calls for some major pampering by your mommy dearest once she manages to find you and your friends among the heaps of books!

THINGS TO DO: - Well, any guesses what to do in such sleepovers? Yes! You guessed it right… study!

- But you got to look at the brighter side of it too which is, you get to sleepover with your friends and get to eat all that yummy food that your mom prepared or maybe you get to convince your mom to order food.

- And before that, make sure to tidy up your room, we know that it’s going to get messy by the end of it but it will get you extra points and maybe you’ll get your favourite pudding for dessert. Well that’s a nice thought at least for me to tidy my room!

FOOD: - Exam food is my favourite type of food, the only thing that gets me going at that time of the semester.

- It is that time when you have full monopoly over your mom! Hence, all that favourite mouthwatering food just for you and your special gang of nerds!

- So here, you go ahead to either convince your mom to make all your favourites or get to ordering yours and your guests’ combined favourites.

Divya Prasad, Pursuing Accessory Design

“I have not been to a lot of sleepovers or organised a lot. Ideal sleepover? Well I think, it could be a basic slumber party or sit and watch movies talk/gossip with my friends. I think I would like that better. For me and my friends it’s all about fun and keeping it simple and real, so we probably won’t stress much on any theme.”

Alisha Mohanty (Software Engineer)

“Yes I have hosted some and been to one. My favourite themes to get invited or host would definitely include pajamas, comfort is my thing! Seasons like summer, winter, fall and spring etc. would also be my type of sleepover. Also my dream theme will be something yoga inspired because I’m driven by it! Ideal slumber party could also be something princessy as it goes along any age.”

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THE HOME SQUAD SLEEPOVER

This is again one of our favourites and takes us all the way back to those summers that were spent together with cousins and family. This is the party that everyone should experience at least once a year we say. These types of slumber parties again can be based on themes. And we suggest you go for the new in the market theme, “The Blacklight Party” with dark rooms and glowing objects or props to go with the theme.

THINGS TO DO: - When you and your cousins come together, we doubt there’s anything that you can’t do! Buy some glow in the dark supplies, be it small ones, necklaces, bracelets, nail paint, hats etc.

- Get your room some neon lights, set up your party supplies in one corner for everyone, put on some music and once that doorbell rings rush everyone inside.

- Dance. Yes! Let loose of yourself and dance till you drop. Remember it’s not every day you get to spend time with your cousins, so put on your best music and go crazy!

- And once everyone’s tired you can go ahead and share your family tales and bring back those bitter-sweet memories. It’s that time when you get to tease your little brother of his ‘no front teeth’ phase or retell the whole ‘picked up from the garbage’ story that never gets old.

FOOD: - Go crazy with the food here, because honestly, nobody’s to judge! It’s the people who saw you at your worst, remember that five year old pot belly?

- So, for this kind of sleepover, go ahead order everything you could possibly think of and let the brains of others work too in this direction.

- Pizzas are a must, and that too all kinds of them, you never know when you might get hungry! There’s the whole night!!

- Also a must are donuts. Yes! Transform the party to a doughy heaven.

KIDS CAMPING IN

You parents have to work for this one. But, if you want to make your child happy, well you got to do what you got to do. And the most popular of these sleepovers is the ‘Safari Sleepover’. Take your child and the bunch to a zoo or a safari trip and continue the fun back home by setting a ‘camping in’ at your home.

THINGS TO DO: - Definitely book a mini bus to accommodate the lot, and brace yourself for all the mess after the storm.

- Also pack some snacks and water and other necessities, hats, sunglasses etc.

- You can also engage the kids with, ‘name the animal’ game.

- Remember to put on some music while you travel in the bus to help the dozed off kids at the back!

- ‘Camping in’ at home can include, small individual tents as bed (can also place some stuffed animals in them); animal face painting competition/ activity, sharing the safari experience and maybe also who makes the best animal sound round.

- And lastly embrace the chaos, we say!

FOOD: - For kids, food has to be finger food! No kid likes to have a full meal and especially on a sleepover.

- Chicken fingers/nuggets an all-time favourite of every child which definitely needs to go on that list and also potato wedges.

- One thing you sure can’t forget is the sweet!

Cakes, candies, marshmallows, candied popcorns, and the list goes on.

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FEATURE WEEKEND SLEEPOVER

These are the most basic and popular ones among the youngsters. The weekend sleepover explains itself quite well. And these don’t require any special theme to make them amazing; the company itself acts as a driving force! So, you know you got good company if you have been to a sleepover almost every weekend!

THINGS TO DO: - Well, it probably doesn’t even need a mention but gossiping and giggling with friends is the most satisfying thing in the world! It acts as a stress reliever after all. So, you got to get that tongue rolling!

- Anything better than gossiping about your latest crush? We don’t think so, but you can always go for a game of ‘Truth N Dare’ and get all those confessions flowing!

- The legendary ghost stories find a place in this type. Assign one member to narrate a horror story every weekend, and don’t forget to switch that light off!

- Also great for these types of sleepovers are the horror movies. Have a good laugh scaring that ‘fairy-tale’ obsessed friend of yours that we all have!

FOOD: - Since it’s a weekend thing don’t bother about the food much. Go for your regular sleepover snacks, cookies, chips etc.

- But, you can always have that king size breakfast and make your guests feel grand.

- Maybe you can go for, pancakes with extra butter and honey, or that crispy waffle.

BACHELORETTE PARTY

Bachelorette parties are all about fun and more fun. These types of sleepovers are best when followed a theme. Anyways these parties are all about no sleep and never ending fun that might even continue till the morning until people start crashing on beds. The theme one can follow is endless but the one we recommend and the popular one these days, is the ‘matching pajama’ sleepover. Cute we say!

THINGS TO DO: - First thing you got to do is to set a date with your girlfriends and buy matching pajamas if you haven’t got already. Or if your troupe is lazy like us, you can also opt to order online.

- Baking is one of the ‘ things to do’ that goes perfectly well with this theme, so drive with your girly gang around the city, get your baking essentials, have fun loitering around the supermarket and once you have made fun of every available cookie brand get back to work!

- You can also go for a cookery competition, or maybe salad assembling competition if your girls are not that great cooks! (We understand! We fall in the same category…) The point is you get to demolish whatever it is that you baked or cooked by the end of it.

- Another thing you should definitely do is watch some major girly movies and don’t you worry about what to watch, here’s the list Mean Girls, Sisterhood of Travelling Pants, Devil Wears Prada, Letters to Juliet, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Princess Diaries, Mamma Mia, Sex and the City, Freaky Friday, Bride Wars.

FOOD: - The food has to be grand and sophisticated for an occasion this big!

Hence, we recommend a bit of both simple and gourmet.

- Go for simple/basic snacks that everybody enjoys like nachos and cheesy or meaty dip, homemade potato chips with less oil, you can also go for rice krispies both sweet and savoury if you are particularly feeling healthy.

- And must we add the popcorn to help you with the never ending list of movies for the night.

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Sushmita Dusa, Aspiring Jewellery Designer

“I’m not much of a people’s person! I am you can say quite an introvert, so sharing a room isn’t really my thing but I do enjoy it with a group of close friends. My ideal sleepover would definitely be with my close circle of friends and my dream theme can be something outdoorsy, like under the stars or bonfire/campfire but with only my group of friends.”

GAME NIGHT

This category refers to an early morning award show or late night football/cricket match. This type of sleepover is a perfect excuse to host your favourite people who are too busy to meet otherwise. But, remember not to get too drunk, because you sure don’t want to miss out on that important moment.

THINGS TO DO: - Watching an event itself is a thing to do, but there are more things to be done before it all starts.

- So, first clean up the room where the live action will take place, put on a soft music and subtle lights, spread the comforters and pillows, remember to always keep your bathroom clean.

- Then, all you have to do is to arrange food and get ready for your guests.

FOOD: - For this type of sleepover, keep your food options open, for there might be people who would go for all sorts of unhealthy snacks and then there might be the ones who would be watching their weights.

- So, for every packet of crisps you have, keep one salad for the sophisticated ones.

- Remember to keep finger foods in plenty because no likes to refill their plates when Dhoni is on fire.

- French fries is a must, because you never know who might turn out to be a vegetarian of the lot, also keep healthy options like baked potatoes and fruit salads/chicken salads for the ones who love eating healthy and maybe fried chicken or fish fingers for the ones who can easily be labelled as carnivores!

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Hustle Bustle

Who says technology has made man a victim of indolence? In fact, people in the present day scenario seem more active than ever. From indulging in a range of activities that pump up the heart beat, to those that induce adrenaline into the excitatory blood stream, to active participation in societal arena – individuals are continually found ameliorating their living standards with unremitting stir in their lifestyle.

Attesting the slothful conception wrong, are, following, high-standing activities of distinction that people most fancy in the duration of the free hours they find. Read along to find out!

Football

Where: Turfside, Jubilee Hills Mohammed Anwar, a 20 year old student, spares his leisure time dedicated to the sport he loves most – football. He promptly shares the love he possesses for football, and he also explains why Turfside is ideal if one is intending to explore the talent that ‘kicks in’. “Turfside is Hyderabad’s first and one of the largest football fields with high-end turf standards”, says the enthusiastic, talented youngster. Turfside can be booked on hourly basis to play football, or even cricket, with coaching offered at the ground by Hyderabad Football Academy. Mohammed believes every individual should be physically active in order to stay healthy.

The young individual strongly supports the idea that fitness is essential, regardless of age, and that to stay fit, one must constantly and actively be a part of some physical task, preferably a sport. He, thus, heads over to the famous turf field every morning and evening to unleash his inner passion, under the coaching of VivekJonnalagadda, and has no regrets about it.

Social Work through an NGO

Where: Aitia Azhar Ahmed, a 23 year old student, is the president of an NGO named Aitia. “Aitia is a charitable society that has been supporting other organizations participating in social work. “Its members have been involved in all kinds of activities, and pursue to help the needy, which we like to believe we have been successful in achieving so far, in the past three years. Aitia collects donations, in cash or kind, and transfers them to the organizations that need it the most.

When we started, we were only 7 members, but fortunately, we are now a team of more than 150 members. We support more than 38 organizations”, promotes Azhar. The kind man further elaborates and vocalizes that the motto of the NGO is to make small contributions, that amassed and garnered, he believes, will soon someday bring a considerably bigger and better change in the society. “As time goes on, we seek to help more and more organizations and individuals. We do not limit our help to any specific cause, religion or area. We support anyone, and anybody who requires aid or a helping hand,” conveys one of the brains behind the considerate network of human angels. He believes whenever one finds free time, they should utilize it as quality time and spend it doing something for the society and therefore he encourages everyone to register into Aitia.

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Power Walking

Where: Necklace Road Mr. Sarath Chandra, a 60 year old grandfather, is a healthy man at heart and believes strongly in the concept of fitness and activeness. He pushes his children and grandchildren to involve themselves in some form of activity that ‘keeps them going’. He proposes, “In this young age especially, I believe children of all ages should constantly endeavor to achieve something, not just for a healthy heart and body, but also for a healthy mind. I do not like it when my children sit idle. Sometimes, it is okay, but not all the time.

Idleness all the time only makes a man lazy. And young children should be far from being lazy. They should be high-spirited, energetic, active and quick on their feet. In fact, every individual of all ages should be away from the pathogenic ailment of laziness. This is why, every time I find free time on my hand, which is majority of the time because of my age, I involve myself in a task. And in the mornings and evenings especially, I power walk. So it’s not just strolling. I think strolling does not do much benefit. So I try and power walk, and fortunately, that has helped me stay active and healthy.”

The optimistic and motivating grandfather suggests power walking as a good form of activity and exercise for those who are trying to get rid of their state of inertia or lethargy. He walks at necklace road, where he says he finds company in many, and welcomes anyone who is willing to join him.

Dancing

My favorite form: Zumba Harsha Maheshwari, ‘aka Komet’, is a 23 year old beautiful lady who is part of the auspicious Zumba fitness maneuver. Harsha’s life stands erect owing to the virtue of the foundation of love she holds in her heart for dance that also haunts her quotidian, habitual routine. Zumba is a fitness challenge thrown at an individual if they are aiming to secure a fit-self. Popular nationally and internationally, “Zumba focuses its attention to dance forms and steps, incorporating aerobic elements, to give you the physique you desire, treated with health and fitness,” elucidates the dance devotee. Harsha is of the opinion that wherever and whenever one finds sufficient time, they should dance because dance, according to her, will never bore one, will never disappoint one, and will only make one happier, healthier, and hale and hearty. Harsha is conducting classes to succeeding well-being at 360 Degrees Fitness Gym, Banjara Hills, and at The Hobby Hub, Kalpataru. She inspires and emboldens a crowd of yearning mortals that are striving propitiously to be fit as a fiddle. She encourages everyone to join Zumba classes, and she sincerely vows they will only benefit from them.

Yoga

Where: Sharmila’s Yoga Studio While many would associate activeness to persistent tumult, Mrs. Fariha Khan favors peaceful involvement in an activity, during her free time. A 47 year old teacher at Nasr Pre-Primary School, and a wife & mother at home, Mrs. Fariha Khan diligently and rigorously performs her duties in a relentless aura of chaos and havoc. Therefore, when the healthy lady finds leisure around the corner, she inclines to the nearest Yoga studio – Sharmila’s Yoga Studio – to find peace. “I do not think one should unnecessarily waste time, but I also believe that, when one finds free time, they should rest. However, my form of rest lies in Yoga for the simple reason that it gives me more peace than sleep would, or perhaps a much peaceful sleep later.

Sharmila’s Yoga Studio undertakes three styles – power yoga, hatha yoga, and vinyasa yoga. They use techniques of meditation, pranayama, yoga, and nidra.

For beginners especially, the atmosphere provided, and the instructions that facilitate, are just right.”

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Swimming

Where: Oyster Swimming Pool Aditi Raj, yet another 20 year old, an aspiring Dentist, is the daughter to parents who just does not comprehend the meaning of ‘rest’. Growing up watching her adults being profusely active, Aditi herself cannot remain in an inactive stand. The young girl spends all the free time she has, away from her Dental Surgery studies at Oyster Swimming Pool. Hydrophilic by nature, Aditi loves to spend her time in the pool. Sharing the details, Aditi adds, “The timings for ladies exclusively, at Oyster Swimming Pool, are 6.00a.m to 7.00a.m and 2.00p.m to 3.00p.m.

They provide a lady coach especially during these hours. One can take a monthly, quarterly, halfyearly or yearly membership, and training is provided for beginners.” She insists that those who have free time should consider swimming as it keeps one healthy, fit, and active, and because, in her words, “There’s no place more beautiful than under water.”

Cycling Where: KBR Park

While all others at his age busy themselves with work, 22 year old Fareed Khan is more partial to his cycle that is his all time favorite ride. He takes off, with his paddle bike, to KBR Park, which is the only place besides his home where he is allowed to RIP [ride in peace]. Fareed claims he is not an expert at riding a bicycle, but challenges jokingly to out-beat anyone who attempts to compete with him. The two-wheeler wizard complains that his work, over the course of a day, gives him little time to enjoy his personal bike-date, but he brightly reiterates that in his free time he paddles away. Fareed’s friends reveal that he is one of the most energetic men they know, and they disclose how he is anti-lethargic, unwilling to subject himself to long hours of television or games. Therefore, Fareed goes over to the KBR Park as soon as he gets free time in the evenings so he can utilize his energy in best, possibly positive manner.

Blogging Where : Love.Hope.Dream Samreen Ahmed is an efficient blogger, her blog smartly named ‘Love. Hope.

Dream.’ A 24 year old aspiring journalist, Samreen spends her free time getting out and shopping all kinds of things, eating in all kinds of restaurants, and exploring, so she can tune in the people on the latest and interesting updates through her lifestyle blog. Speaking of herself, and her blog, she reinstates, “My blog is something that excites me every day to try something new and share it with everyone. It helps me to follow up details of everything from food to even furniture very closely and get new ideas and try new things. I’m a person who is up for anything fun and new, which is why I love my blog.” She chirps that one can always start up a blog and busy themselves; in fact, in a pleasurable manner when they have plenty of time. “Free time should not be equivalent to a mentally inactive trance. One should realize the importance of respite and take to some creative mental or physical activity.”

Conclusively, it is noticeable that people, over time, are becoming more dynamic and favour activity over languor for a lot of right reasons. If you belong to the oppositional school of thought, well then, it’s never too late.

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with Manoj Kuriakose Manoj is caring, sensitive and a passionate person. Be it cars or his patients he is passionate about them! “Cars are my passion. I love cars and I am either testing a car, learning about a car on the net or watching car videos in my spare time.

I love and live cars, bikes are my second love but not much into bikes because of the risks involved. I like to surf on cars during my free time, watch movies and play snooker with a group of close friends. Gardening and fishing is another favorite sport of mine and I try to go fish as much as time permits. If I was not a doctor I can vouch for it that I would have been on a race track! I own an Audi Q3 at present.

About the Car: Q3 is one of the best cars I have ever driven! It is an absolute pleasure to drive it. It is one car where it is difficult to make out if it is petrol or a diesel one. From the smoothness of the steering to the instant pickup, I don’t think there is any car to match it right now. RS5 is a dream car! A monster to drive, even though it has got brutal power it is one of the most easy to drive cars. If I miss any car that I have owned previously, it is an RS5.

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ENTERTAINMENT Salman Khan ‘looking forward’ to ‘Traffic’ Superstar Salman Khan, who is currently prepping up for his upcoming film ‘Sultan’, says he is ‘looking forward’ to watching the thriller ‘Traffic’, which stars Manoj Bajpayee. ‘Looking forward to this film ‘traffic’, the ‘Dabangg’ star tweeted on Sunday. ‘Traffic’ is based on a road trip from Mumbai to Pune. The story revolves around transportation of a harvested heart for a heart transplant case, chasing a strict deadline. Directed by late Rajesh Pillai, produced by Deepak Dhar of Endemol India and presented by Foxstar Studios, ‘Traffic’ also stars Jimmy Shergill, Divya Dutta and Sachin Khedekar.

On the work front, Salman will be seen playing a wrestler in ‘Sultan’ and even put on weight for his role in the film. The film, which also stars Anushka Sharma in a pivotal role, centres around Sultan Ali Khan (Salman), a wrestler who is faced with problems in his professional and personal life.

Hrithik Roshan praises Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan for ‘Udta Punjab’ trailer Actor Hrithik Roshan has lauded the trailer of Abhishek Chaubey’s upcoming film ‘Udta Punjab’ and has even praised the lead star cast Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan for it. “These actors are taking things to the next level! Alia Bhatt real Shahid Kapoor raw Kareena everyone at their best. Good luck!

Udta Punjab (sic),” Hrithik tweeted recently.

“Thank you, brother! Big love,” Shahid replied to Hrithik. ‘Udta Punjab’, which also stars Diljit Dosanjh, is co-produced by Phantom Films and Balaji Motion Pictures, tells the story of substance abuse in the Indian state of Punjab.

The film is slated to release on June 17.

Taher Shah’s ‘Angel’, a must watch for old to new-borns!

Well, we assume you know, Mr Taher Shah, the controversy’s new found love. If you haven’t already, we suggest you first go and have a look at his video! Though it’s easier to make fun of the video, (he appears clad in purple robes, wearing a tiara. Standing before a tree, and roaming through a golf course, he croons that he is “like an angel” and that his heart is “like a rose... [Like] mankind’s soul”) the man has given us people some much needed explanation. According to a post on his official blog, there is an ideology behind the song. This ideology identifies that “loneliness, love and children” are the most important elements of humanity, and that mankind (composed of “flower-like” angels) should be “spreading love”. Well-put Mr. Taher! We wonder what the rest of the world will make out of this video! Hence, if you are on the same page as us, go have a look at the reaction-video made by the staff of US Consulate in Karachi. That’s a winner too!

Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto are still Besties

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto first met on the sets of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and instantly hit it off. The duo was in a relationship for six years until they called it quits to the utter disappointment and shock of all their fans. However, unlike most break-ups, Dev and Freida are still on very good terms and by Dev’s own admission, they are still very close friends. Talking about Freida, Dev said, “Oh, she’s great. She’s awesome, dude. She has been one of the most impactful people on my life. We shared a very beautiful experience together, not only cinematically but personally, so I’ll always have great respect for her.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Rajnikanth Reveals Release Date of Kabali

James Cameron Developing Four Avatar Sequels

Superstar Rajinikanth recently said the highly anticipated upcoming Tamil gangster drama Kabali, which happens to be the actor’s 161st film, will hit the screens worldwide in May or June. The Tamil superstar told that the film would release in the last week of May or early June. “Kabali might release in the last week of May or early June,” Rajinikanth said, before boarding the flight to New Delhi where he was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan. Rajinikanth plays a menacing gangster in Pa. Ranjith-directed film and his character is reportedly inspired from a real life don named Kabaleeshwaran. The film also stars Dinesh, Dhansikaa and Kalaiarasan among others.

Filmmaker James Cameron is extending the world of Avatar by adding a fourth sequel to his franchise plans. The 61-year-old director, scored a box office hit in 2009 with the release of the original fantasy blockbuster, which starred Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana. It currently holds the title as the highest-grossing movie in history. He then announced there would be three followups, with Avatar 2 scheduled to hit cinemas in late 2016, but last year, Mr Cameron admitted the writing process was taking longer than expected, and the second instalment was delayed. Mr Cameron made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas and offered up both good and bad news to fans. “We’re making four epic films that stand-alone but together form a saga. These movies were designed to be seen in theatres first. I’ve been working with the top four screenwriters and designers in the world to design the world of Avatar going forward,” he said.

Avatar 3 is pegged for release in 2020, with the fourth and fifth instalments following in 2022 and 2023.

Nagarjuna: My Wife Received More Appreciation Calls for Thozha

Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna recently said that his wife Amala’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing since the release of his Tamil-Telugu bilingual Thozha, an adaptation of French drama The Intouchables. “People who couldn’t reach me have reached out to my wife and have passed on the appreciation for the film. The success has proved that not all good films are art films,” Nagarjuna said here on the side-lines of film’s thanks meet. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the film also starred Karthi and Tamannaah Bhatia. Nagarjuna also said that he’s happy that Tamil audiences have accepted his effort to dub in his own voice.”

It was Karthi who insisted that I dub for the Tamil version. I’m glad it paid off and audiences have wholeheartedly appreciated my effort,” he said. Thanking the entire team of Thozha, which also released in Telugu as Oopiri, Nagarjuna said he will miss working with Karthi. On a concluding note, both Karthi and Nagarjuna said that they’re ready for Thozha 2.

Ravindra Jadeja marries Riva Solanki in a glittering ceremony

Ravindra Jadeja married Riva Solanki in a private ceremony in Rajkot hotel on Sunday. The India all-rounder is one of the most expensive buys of the Indian Premier League. Riva, an engineering graduate hails from the Junaghad district of Gujarat. Ravindra Jadeja and Reeva Solanki’s wedding reception was a more public affair. But there was no razzmatazz of cricket and Bollywood. In an intimate and private affair, Ravindra Jadeja and Reeva Solanki married on 17th of April in Rajkot.

Both ‘Jaddu’ and Reeva were blessed by loved ones with mostly family members present for the occasion.

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MOVIES Movie Reviews

FAN Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Waluscha de Sousa, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Deepika Amin, Yogendra Tiku, Sayani Gupta; Directed by: Maneesh Sharma; In a star-struck country, where hero worshipping is a norm, “Fan” is an insightful film looking into the obsessive, delusional behaviour of a star admirer and his love for his matinee idol. Basically, the film is a battle of wills between Gaurav Chandna, the fan, and Aryan Khanna, the star. Delhi-based Gaurav is the reigning heart-throb Aryan’s doppelganger and a die-hard fan. It is his dream to meet his idol. So crazy is he that he follows the same trail as his idol to Mumbai and goes to any lengths to protect his star. The film belongs to Shah Rukh Khan, who in a dual role is a treat for his fans. Of the rest of the supporting cast, Deepika Amin and Yogendra Tiku, as Gaurav’s parents are fairly competent. Waluscha de Sousa as Aryan’s wife and Shriya Pilgaonkar as Gaurav’s love interest Neha, in small roles make their presence felt. Visually, Director of Photography (DOP) Manu Anand’s images are impressive. Namrata Rao’s razor sharp edits are crisp and note-worthy. She aptly layers the visuals and Andrea Guerra’s background score to make the film a sound and visual delight.

THE JUNGLE BOOK Cast (Voices): Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Christopher Walken, Scarlett Johansson; Directed by: Jon Favreau; The slushy escape from a mad tiger and a landslide, astride a water buffalo, is worth a Revenant. The slouch atop a branch where a child, a panther and a bear hang out together, into the sunset, is worth a Lion King. The destruction wrought by an angry giant monkey is worth a King Kong. The heartbreak of a goodbye between friends is worth a Finding Nemo. The Shere Khan will haunt your sleep, the Baloo cheer up your day, and the Mowgli will make every child, and adult, want to walk swinging those arms just a bit. This is The Jungle Book reinvented for 2016, by a director who knows just how to mix the heavy blows with the light touch. Favreau, and screenplay writer Justin Marks, who struggle a bit in the beginning with all the harmony, come alive from here on as the film ventures into the jungle. If you look hard enough, you can spot the wily wisdom of Kingsley in Bagheera, the unmatched jowly languor of Murray in Baloo, the shiny and a spiky Walken in King Louie. Though nothing prepares you for the ferociousness and vehemence the mild-mannered Elba packs into Shere Khan.

THERI Cast:Vijay, Samantha, Amy Jackson, Radhika Sarathkumar, Mahendran, Baby Nainika; Directed by: Atlee; Theri, has all of the ingredients to make the movie into a masala that Indian cinema terms entertainment. In the first hour of the film’s run time of 158 minutes has five songs and dances -one of them with Vijay (playing Indian Police Service Officer, Vijay Kumar) and his lady love, Mithra (a Bengali name that Samantha sports), dressed in Arabian costumes! Here’s a curious case of imagination running wilder than the movie’s make-believe creation.

When Vijay is not swaying to the beat of the drums and the hum of the musical notes, he plays Mr Noble in Khaki, bumping off a powerful minister’s (Mahendran in his debut role, and what a fine piece of acting from a man who once directed classics like Uthiripookal and NenjathaiKillathey) son, because he molested and murdered a young Information Technology professional. Beyond this, there is little novelty in a plot that only appears rehashed (probably for the nth time) with some annoying and ethically questionable police methodology. However, to be fair to Atlee and his Theri, I must say that he got Vijay into a rare emotional mould. The star actually cries a great deal more than he usually does.

Upcoming Movies in May

Sarbjit 20th May 2016

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Azhar 13th May 2016)

X-Men: Apocalypse 27th May 2016

Brahmotsavam 13th May 2016

ENTERTAINMENT

BOOKS When We Collided

Lord)

(Emery

Everyone is broken in some way. It’s what makes us human. Vivi and Jonah are no exception. They are both broken, yet they are in love—they are colliding planets, specks of sand on this place we call Earth. They meet at a local pottery shop where Jonah has taken his littlest sister, Leah, to create her own piece of art.

This is just the beginning. Jonah suffers from intense grief after the sudden death of his father (a local restaurant owner), which manifests itself through his own gift of cooking. Vivi has a zest for life and a hatred of life, sometimes simultaneously. Nonetheless, Vivi and Jonah give each other what they didn’t know they needed, before they knew they needed it. When

Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice (Curtis

Sittenfeld)

It’s hard to know for certain which bits of our culture Jane Austen would have critiqued if she had been writing today. But in “Eligible,” billed as a “modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice,” Curtis Sittenfeld lampoons CrossFit, reality television, tech start-ups, women’s magazines, independently wealthy yoga instructors, millennials and know-it-all journalists. Sounds fun, right? It is. Sittenfeld, the bestselling author of “Prep,” penned “Eligible” as part of the Austen Project, which pairs contemporary authors with Austen’s works. In this version, the Bennet family resides in an old Tudor home in a tony suburb of Cincinnati.

The Star-Touched Queen

(Roshani Chokshi)

Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you’re only seventeen? Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of Death and Destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father’s kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran’s queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar’s wife, she finds something

We Collided boils down to feelings: strong feelings, flat feelings, non-feelings and all of the feelings in between. It explores identity and individuality, what makes us human and flawed. Mental illness is a growing, trending topic in YA lit, but the latest novel from Emery Lord stands apart. It doesn’t focus on recovery or diagnosis, but rather on endurance, on how living with a mental illness affects that person as well as the people who surround them. Where We Collided digs its claws in, leaves readers gasping for air and likely speechless and in tears. Lord sensitively and adequately explores how happiness is a puzzle that we work toward completing, with each person’s pieces being different, but all creating a beautiful work of the art we call life.

Jane, the eldest of the five Bennet sisters, and second-oldest Liz live in New York. Mary, Kitty and Lydia all still live at home, where Liz judges them from afar at first, then in person when Liz and Jane fly back to Cincy to help at home after the surly Mr. Bennet has a heart attack. Ivy League-educated doctors are the aristocrats in this version of “Pride and Prejudice,” but the “Bachelor”-like reality show “Eligible” is what rescues the Bennets financially. Well, that and marrying rich. Sittenfeld’s story and voice are jarringly different from Austen, but some things don’t change — and that includes the absolute readability of clever social commentary told with wit and a wink.

else entirely: Compassion, protection. Magic and myth, life and death, fate and love - Roshani Chokshi enchants with a beautifully written narrative of one girl’s quest for freedom and true love. Inspired by Indian mythology, the story unravels in a vividly imagined world where stars dictate fate. Chokshi’s lyrical style warmly envelops the reader, drawing them into a deeply mythical world where anything can happen. But one can definitely see even deeper character explorations. The world just teemed with possibility. The Star-Touched Queen is an impressive, spellbinding debut which is sure to set the fantasy readership abuzz.

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TINSEL TOWN

Ayub, Sonali Sharma, Anroop Reddy & Wahaj

High on Food

What: Sawa Reloaded Launch Where: Banjara Hills Sawa Reloaded CafĂŠ was launched that created a buzz among the city folks to try out the lip smacking menu. The place is specially designed to provide customers with an excellent ambiance, fantastic food, live music and an impeccable service to delight them.

Nikitha Reddy

Jaya

Manisha

Nidhi Suman, Brijesh, Anand & Sapna

Coffee & More‌

What: Earth Coffee Lounge Where: Jubilee Hills Now sip some coffee and relax at this new lounge in the city with your friends and family. Spotted were the city youngsters who looked forward to chill at the new hub.

Sarika

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Shradda

TINSEL TOWN

Naga Babu, Niharika & Padmaja

Wedding Gala

Chiranjeevi & Surekha

What: Sreeja and Kalyan’s Wedding Reception Where: Park Hyatt Chiranjeevi’s daughter Sreeja, who got married to Kalyan recently, had a grand wedding reception which was attended by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu, Aravind Swamy, Radhika Sarathkumar, Rakul Preet and many more from the film fraternity.

Kalyan & Sreeja

Sneha & Allu Arjun

Ramcharan & KTR

Bramma Nandam & Jayasuda

Upasana

Rakul Preet Singh

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TINSEL TOWN

Neha

Ashu Gauri

Laxmi

Suchita with friend

Festive Feels

What: Baisakhi Celebration What: HICC Novotel It was a remarkable Baisakhi Celebration with many people who gathered to have a fun time. A fashion show was hosted with many performers and singers who lightened up the evening.

Harish

Harleen

Arpita

Megha

Raashi Khanna

Eat and Chill

What: Launch of The Other Side Where: Jubilee Hills.

The other side, a new lounge was launched in the city. The place serves scrumptious Hyderabadi, Chinese, Arabian and Mediterranean food. The lounge also has wide range cocktails and mocktails that help you beat the heat this summer.

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Shivali Singh

Rummy Shorab

TINSEL TOWN

Nimra

Shahbaz & Rubina

A year Wiser

What: Shameen’s Birthday Where: Club Trinity Shameen celebrated her birthday in a grand manner with her girl gang. The party was a very organized one, with a wide range of lip-smacking delicacies. All the guests wished the birthday girl and showered her with gifts and blessings.

Greshna

Rusana

Bobitha

Shameen

Harsha

Amreen

Suchita

Birthday Delight

What: Madhavi Narula’s Birthday Where: Hard Rock Café Madhavi celebrated her birthday with family and close friends. The party was the talk of the town with an astonishing combination of amazing crowd, good food and soothing music.

Swetha

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TINSEL TOWN

Shivika

Harshita

Birthday Soiree

Riddhi

Kshetra

Janvi

What: Riddhi Bhutada’s Birthday party Where: W3 Riddhi recently celebrated her birthday and all the guests were treated to some exquisite drinks and appetizers, post which, everybody hit the dance floor and grooved to some catchy numbers.

Manjula Rathod

Ali

Sukruthi & Anu

Launch Diaries

What: Talasha Elite Store Launch Talasha store was recently launched. They have a range of beautiful clothes, clutches, footwear and accessories for the women of today. We spotted many shoppers who were enjoying the collection and shopped their heart out.

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Harshini Reddy

Swetha

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BOOK STORES Himalaya Book World Rd. No.1 Banjara Hills, 2335 5598

Shams News Agencies Abids, 9247750700

Crossword Bookstore

F45 Training

Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills 073067 64545

Core Fitness Station Road No. 37, Jubilee Hills, 040 6559 1999

Ozone Fitness & Spa

Inorbit Mall, 040 4460 9521

Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, 040 3910 0000

Walden

Gold’s Gym

Shop No. 6-3-871, Greenlands Road, Begumpet, 040 2341 3434

Landmark

Somajiguda Circle, Begumpet 040 4050 5000

Oxford Book Store

Rd Number 1, Ambedkar Nagar

CAR DEALERS Audi

Opp Barclays Bank, Road No 12, Banjara Hills. Tel:23324545

Talwar cars (Volvo)

Near Reliance Digital, Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills. Tel : 67118135

Renault Hyderabad

3-7-112/20/3/B, Near Kamineni Hospital, LB Nagar 040 2403 6599

Volkswagen Deccan

Plot No. 08, Sy No. 102/3/B, Nagole Village, UppalMandal, Ranga Reddy District 077998 88700

COFFEE SHOPS Cuppa

70, Nagarjuna Hills 040 4019 4014

Minerva Coffee Shop

6-3-1110, Ground Floor, Amrutha Mall, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda 040 2341 5910

The Lounge-Cafe Coffee Day

Banjara Road, Banjara Hills, Lane After City, OppTaj Krishna 093946 61065

SkyPark Cafe

8-2-68/1/B/B1, Owners Pride, 5th Floor, # 12, Road, GS Nagar, Nandi Nagar 040 6456 5510

Starbucks Coffee

Road No. 92, Near Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills 1860 266 0010

FITNESS CLUBS 360 Degrees

Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23552360

Himayatnagar, 090000 26767

HOSPITALS Apollo Hospitals

Rd. No. 10, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23553323, 23608050

Care Hospitals

Musaddilal Jewellers MG Road, Secunderabad 040 27846770

Suhani Pittie

Above Elahe, Rd No.10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67114636

TBZ

Punjagutta, Tel : 23400231

Krishna Pearls & Jewellers Inorbit Mall, Madhapur 098490 19163

Road No 36, Jubilee Hills 040 2354 2471

Mor Jewellers

R K Plaza, Panjagutta 040 2340 5786

MOBILES

Tel : 30418488, 30116142

Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23319064, 23319062.

Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000,

Sunshine Hospitals

Secunderabad, 040 4455 0000

The Birthplace

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 040 6713 9999

HOTELS ITC - Kakatiya

Hard Rock Cafe

RWardrobe

Tel : 44767900

040 66620390

Vertigo - The High Life

Mebaz

Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills,

Road No.12, Banjara Hills, 040 6599 3599

BakkyardGastropub

1st Floor, Opposite Raheja Mind Space, Sector 3,Hitech City, Hyderabad 040 33165247

RESORTS

CaratLane Hyderabad

Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills,

Rainbow Childrens Hospitals

Cheque in favour of Bilgrami Media Pvt. Ltd.

Big C

Hitech City, Madhapur 099668 31888

Mega Mobile

#10-4-41/A/2, Shop No.2, Golconda Apartment, S.D. Hospital Road, Castle Hills 091778 79046

Cellworld Communications

Door No. 5-9-62, Shop No. 42-46, Khan Lateef Khan Estates, LB Stadium Road, Basserbagh 095534 77759

MULTIPLEXES IMAX Prasadz

Parveda Village, Shankarpally, Tel : 42020222 / 42020444

Lahari

Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350

Leonia

Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66465678, 23350744

Golconda resorts and spa Osman Sagar Lake, 040 3069 6969

Songs of earth

ShankarpalliMandal, 096667 32222

RESTAURANTS Angeethi

Little Italy

Somajiguda, Tel : 23456789

Westin

Hitech City - Madhapur, Tel : 67676767 / 67676828

INTERIOR Home Centre

Somajiguda, 040 4031 1111

Elvy Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. Road No. 12, Banjara Hills 040 69999403

Inhabit

Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, Phone:040 2335 8223

JEWELLERS Mangatrai Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23211083,

Punjagutta X Road Tel : 66621115 / 66621116

PET CARE Blue Cross Animal Shelter

Neeru’s Emporio on Road No.36 Jubilee Hills, 040 3298 9858

Olive’s Pet Clinic

DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh, 095507 25960

Petcetera Home Stays

International School, Tapovan Park, Manikonda, 098857 27269

Dr Dog Care

Reddy House Mla Colony, Jubilee Hills, 040 6461 8100

PUBS 10 Downing Street

BIBA

Punjagutta, 040 6678 2244

Splash Fashion India Pvt Ltd

INOX

PVR Cinemas

Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16

Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa

Tel : 23448989 / 39895050

The Park

Origins

Somajiguda Circle, 040 2340 0421

Marriot

Gvk Mall, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 44767770 (www.inoxmovies.com)

Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588

Westside

Road. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66255550

Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422

Neerus

Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104

Near NTR Gardens,

Novotel

Begumpet, Tel : 40112222.

Alankrita

Begumpet, Tel : 23400132 Tank Bund,Tel : 66522999

Road. No.1, Banjara Hills,

Road. No. 92, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23558001 / 02

Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 2354 1195

SALONS PAGE 3

Journalist Colony, Road No.12 Jubilee Hills, 40040633

Begums

Chirag Ali Lane, Abids, Tel : 23203314

Paris de salon

Main Road, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67120183

Naturals Unisex Salon & Spa Inorbit, Madhapur 040 4202 1111

Manea

Madhapur, 040 6453 2323

Lakme Salon

Madhapur, 040 4021 2003

Mirrors

Road No.1, Jubilee HIlls 040 2354 4236

Glocal Junction

Road No. 1,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 040 33165688

Chime

Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, 040 49251142

China Bistro

Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, 040 6516 0999

Sodabottleopenerwala Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, 040 6888 8681

RETAILERS Jade Blue

Road No.1, Banjara Hills, 040 23307774/75/76

Elahe

Road No.10, Banjara Hills,

SPAS Opium Spa’s

Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 6589 0269

Park Hyatt-Spa

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, 040 4949 1234

Aura Spa

Road No.12, Banjara Hills 040 6550 0226

O2 Spa

GVK One Mall Banjara Hills Tel : 9959010088

YOGA Bikram Yoga

Road No.14, Banjara Hills, 040 6555 9642

Tel : 23350130

Lifestyle Bldg, Begumpet Tel : 67110387

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TAROT

Forecast For

May 2016 - Tarot reading by Nupur Heda Patil

GEMINI

LEO

You are happy masters of your life and nothing will change it in May. You like deciding about who will become your friend or what you will do. The month, May, will try to teach you to be a bit less critical and much more tolerant. Do not be so demanding. You may miss a lot of interesting things, experiences and people. You should also try to avoid conflicts in this month. In the past, you may have come out of disputes with a clean shield but you may not be so lucky this month. The new month, May, has spread cards in a different way than you are used to.

Show a heart of a big player and play with the destiny.

You will be guided by angels through the whole 4 weeks of the month, May. Angels will bring happiness and satisfaction to your life. You will be satisfied, balanced and the destiny will be on your side. Thanks to the fact that you perceive the world positively and optimistically you will manage to achieve everything you do. Do not be afraid of new challenges as well as old, unsolved problems. If you feel there is an obstacle in front of you, stop for a while and try to imagine it from all sides. The solution you find will help you in every difficult situation you may have to deal with.

(born May 21 - June 20)

CANCER

(born June 21 - July 22) The month, May, will bring you a lot of beautiful things, but some problems will appear too. The minor health problems that you have suffered from for a long time, may unfortunately get worse. However, every cloud has a silver lining. Therefore do not get upset. The seeming evil that will cause the worsening of your health problems will actually be the way out of a difficult situation. It will lead you to professional doctors who will eventually help you with your health problems at the end of the month. The solution they will bring will fill you with optimism and joy. A good thing is that in other areas of your life you can expect only good news. The month, May, will be full of adventures and challenges you will deal with pretty easily.

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(born July 23 - August 22)

VIRGO

(born August 23 - September 22) The month, May, will bring to you a lot of interesting news. The greatest news would probably be the solution of your housing. Angels together with the card spread will help you to get a mortgage or a construction at the beginning of the month. Nothing will get in your way to better housing. It may happen that you will get an unexpected source of finances – inheritage, lottery, etc. You must think twice before you use the money. With this money there may also appear people who will envy you. Be cautious because you must distinguish between people who are really your friends and are worth your attention and people who are false and are waiting for the first opportunity to hurt you.

TAROT

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

Angels that will surprisingly diverge from the influence of cards, will bring to you quite a few pleasant surprises and experiences. You have never been so social as in May. Not only you will look for company and attend various social events, but you will also be a very popular companion. You will be original, fresh, inventive and full of energy that will accompany you through the whole month May, mostly at the end of month and beginning weeks.

The first half of the month will bring a kind of a slow-down. Angels will leave you without warning which will bring feelings of frustration and inferiority. Do not get upset because in the second half of the month luck will come back to you and you will gradually be successful again.

Despite knowing that you can expect a bad period you (that will not last long) you will manage to keep sanity and a cool mind. Thanks to that, you will avoid major problems and complications that may come in case you cease to trust in yourself and start to give up.

(born September 23 - October 22)

SCORPIO

(born January 20 - February 18)

(born October 23 - November 21)

PISCES

For Scorpios, the month of May will be a more peaceful period than they are used to. The health problems you have been suffering from for a long time will be solved and you will feel well – better than ever.

The overall atmosphere around you will be relaxed and pleasant. The conflict-free environment will be good for you and a peaceful family pace will slow you down and it will help you relax more often. If you are a parent, your children will bring only joy to you in the month. Their successes will fill you with pride and enthusiasm. The only thing you should be careful about are hasty decisions. Before you make the final decision, you should think everything over again.

The problems with housing that have been worrying you for a long time should be solved in the course of the month. The new perspective that you get in the month of May will bring you new ideas and open new horizons that will lead you to a solution you´d have never thought of. Do not be afraid to renovate things and start major repairs. Thanks to the energy that the month of May brings to you will achieve everything you wish. You may consider buying a new house or moving into a larger flat. There is nothing that would prevent your happiness.

SAGITTARIUS

(born November 22 - December 21) Angels have forebodingly crept to your sign and it will not bring anything good to you in the month of may. You will have to be more careful than you are used to. Do not underestimate any health problems and arrange an appointment with your doctor! It will probably be nothing serious but you will have to také a good care of your health. Try to keep optimism and do not succumb to bad mood and pessimism.

Remember that every cloud has a silver lining. Every obstacle you will have to deal with in the month of May will move you forward. Although you will have to make considerable effort to overcome it, you will gain experience that you will find very useful in the future.

CAPRICORN

(born December 22 - January 19) The month, May, will bring to you the desired peace. This is exactly what you need after stormy times that preceded the month of May. Relax and gain new energy. Recharge your body with energy. This energy will fill your body to such extent that you will pass it on other people. You need not worry that the month of May will lack excitement or dynamic. The inflow of enthusiasm and energy will ignite the flame in you again and you will be willing to achieve higher results and goals. It is only up to you which direction you will take. The success is granted!

(born February 19 - March 20)

ARIES

(born Mar. 21 - April 19) With a bit of exaggeration you can say that the month of May will be ground-breaking. The period of chaos will be replaced with a complete opposite. You can expect sunny days with a spectacular programme.

You can expect small individual successes that will merge into a coherent picture of your happy period. The connection of Angels will arouse your determination to the maximum. If you are thinking of changing your appearance – whether it is a new hair colour, new hairdo or something even more radical such as undergoing an eye operation and getting rid of glasses, do not hesitate! The stars have prepared ideal conditions for your way towards perfection.

TAURUS

(born April 20 - May 20) The month of May brings to you literally bursts of energy that will fill your whole body. This cannot remain without consequences. Luckily for you, everything that you achieve, thanks to this energy and strength will be very good and will bring to you the feeling of satisfaction both in the personal and professional life. Throughout the month of May, you will be a source of energy not only for yourself but also for people who surround you. The positive impulse that you pass on to them is able to improve the relationships and melt the ice between you and the others, that has been here for months.

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FUN

Start

JUMBLE WORDS Re-arrange the following alphabets:

2. ELEMTH

3. TSOUHS

4. NEPTAL

5. MRESUM JUMBLE WORDS:

1. LAMG

Crossword

Across 1. Average skirt 5. Significant times 9. Writing assignment 14. Modern Persia 15. ZIP ____ 16. Expire 17. Standard 18. Trucker’s vehicle 19. Slow mover 20. Unbroken 22. Built-in 24. Bagel warmer 26. Navy officer (abbr.)

27. Malady 30. Bruised 33. Wedding vow (2 wds.)

34. Seeded breads 36. 50-50 chance (hyph.)

40. Scorches 42. “____ Possible” (cartoon) 44. Signified 45. Vocation 47. Divan

49. By way of 50. Pond amphibian 52. 14-line poems 54. Baby’s dinner attire 57. Vienna’s country 59. Financial 62. Our planet’s 66. Broadcast 67. Agrees silently 69. Racetrack fence 70. Taste or smell 71. Pennsylvania city 72. Gumbo ingredient 73. Curl 74. English princess 75. Sob Down 1. Skirt length 2. Steel ingredient 3. Pub missile 4. Prisoner 5. Intense joy 6. Future fish 7. Concede

8. Fishing nets 9. Different 10. Warbled 11. Bowling term 12. Thai, e.g.

13. Shouts 21. Less refined 23. Jogging gait 25. Hide-and-____ 27. ____ jockey 28. Mental image 29. Skyrocket 31. Bucharest’s country 32. Wind direction (abbr.)

35. Bro’s sib 37. Preserve 38. Platoon 39. School groups (abbr.)

41. TKO caller 43. Majority 46. Ramble 48. Predict 51. ____ pig 53. Not wide

1. GLAM 2. HELMET 3. LONG 4. PLANET 5. SUMMER

Finish

54. Creature 55. Colder 56. Carried 58. Sneer at 60. Monster’s loch 61. Certain poems 63. Steal 64. Give a job to 65. Hit 68. Noise

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