HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER, 2018
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CONTENTS ON THE COVER Harmann Kaur OUTFIT Anushree Reddy MAKE UP Afsha Rangila make up artist HAIR Hair by Sonia PHOTOGRAPHY Sharath Shetty Photography VENUE Snort
25.LIFESTYLE
Shears and Brushes - Pritika Kapoor Over a Cappuccino with Sharukh Khan Good, Better, Best - What do you wanna be?
38.COVER STORY
Harmann Kaur - Personal Stylist To The Stylish Stars
42.BEAUTY
Live, Love, Lipstick with Zoha Khan
44.FEATURE
Miles of Smiles Unique Diwali Gifting Ideas
53.CUISINE Brush King Style
60.FASHION
So Many Juttis and Only Two Feet
67.TRAVEL
Pushkar - Treasure Of Traditions And Tranquility
70.GADGET
Once upon a Television...
EDITOR’S DESK
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Greetings Readers!
Let’s welcome November with a festive feel of Diwali. The speciality of this festival is that its preparations begin one month earlier and its feel ends a month later! We want you to have the most memorable Diwali this year due to which we have packed with a lot of love this issueall your essentials for the festival! Be it your gifting needs, your outfit ideas or your home decor- we’ve got you covered. Too many laddoos are not good but now that you’re anyways going to eat them for Diwali, we have for you the tips and advice from an Endocrinologist that are sure to help you keep Diabetes at bay. Coffee is everyone’s favourite and this time over a Cappuccino with us, we have the one and only- Shahrukh , our Hyderabadi Khan. I won’t be impressed with technology unless I can download food. But with the World TV Day around the corner, we do also have an article about television that is sure to entertain you. To make up for the loss of downloading food, we also have in store for you the top Brunch places in the city that will make an excellent start to your lazy Sunday. Tulip makes sure nobody feels left out. Hence, we also have something special for our little munchkins. We know they can’t read yet but their mommies and daddies can right? So read through and make sure you take your little ones to all the play areas we’ve mentioned and have a memorable Children’s Day. Fashion trends, Makeup tips, newest things in the city and Tulip’s most addictive things (that are sure to be your addictions too soon), this issue have it all! Happy Reading!
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I find Tulip very interesting and informative. The magazine covers various topics that I, as a reader, appreciate. Tulip is my favorite magazine in Hyderabad. Tulip is very reader friendly. I like the feature articles a lot. Not just me, my entire family looks forward to reading every new edition of the magazine. Fareed Khan, Employee
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Tulip is my go to magazine on lazy afternoons. It keeps me updated with all the coolest spots in Hyderabad and all the latest events. I love checking out the fashion articles and they are very helpful because they provide detailed information on what to get where. Ibrahim Saadi, Businessman
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MONTH AHEAD
Concerts, marathons, stand up comedy and lots more. Your guide to this month’s events!
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Kayaking and Trekking at Ananthagiri Hills Venue: Aziz Nagar, Hyderabad Timings: 07:00 AM to 09:00 PM Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets
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ICBI Public Speaking Workshop Venue: ICBI Centre, Banjara Hills,Near NTR Bhavan, Banjara Hills,Coffee Day Lane, Hyderabad, Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM Visit: www.meraevents.com to book tickets 16th &17th November
Fashion-and-Lifestyle-Exhibition-Sale Venue: Banjara Hills Road No 7 / Taj Krishna,Banjara Hills, Mada Manzil, Hyderabad. Timings: 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets
Run To thrive Venue: Hyderabad Timings: 05:00 AM to 10:00 AM Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets.
DIY Drone Workshop Venue: Carlton Business School, Somajiguda Hyderabad Timings: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets
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India Dancing Superstar 2018- Season-2 Venue: Little Millennium Pre School, Hyderabad Timings: 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets
ICBI Winning With HNI Workshop Venue: Image Consulting Business Institute, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM Visit: www.meraevents.com to book tickets
Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification Venue: AADS Education, Panjagutta, Hyderabad Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets
Moodle Moot Conference Venue: University of Hyderabad Visit www.moodlemoot.in to book tickets 29th and 30th November
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Maker Faire Hyderabad Venue: Hitex Exhibition Center , Hyderabad Timings: 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets
List your events for the next month in our monthly calendar. Send your event details with pictures to info@tulipmag.com
Trek to the highest peak of Western Kalsubai Timings: From 9:00 pm Visit www.eventshigh.com to book tickets
WHAT’S NEW
Truffle Tower Ever wanted to feel at home outside home? Well, well, Truffle Tower is your go to place! Truffle tower is a quirky; contemporary, garden house cafe which is basically the ground floor of a house turned into a cafe. With garden green coloured sofas, wooden chairs and round jute swings, their decor is minimalistic but thoughtfully done for a cozy ambience. The rope wires hanging around, dim yellow lights, potted plants and the art gallery inspired wall space only add to its aesthetic beauty. To top it all, it’s pet friendly too! Truffle tower offers European and Continental cuisines. Most of their ingredients are imported from abroad and no wonder, gives all the dishes an authentic flavour. Their Garden Pizza, Choco Loaded Waffle and Fettuccine Pasta with Sherry Marinara sauce are a must try. What absolutely caught our eye is their Jar mixes and Truffle fries. What are you waiting for? Pack up and head to Truffle Tower- now! Where: Road No 7, Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad. Contact: 04033165216
Qurbat by Saroj Jalan An innovative and creative fashion designer who started her career in the 80’s, Saroj Jalan is an expert in bridal trousseau designs. Inspired by the plethora of sentiments going through a new age bride’s mind, showcasing her playfulness, joy, fear, anguish and love, her new collection Qurbat offers delicate and intricate garments with a romantic and vintage soul, through an array of colours beautifully embroidered in the garments, with rich gold and thread accents. The design of the garments empathises with the bride in terms of colours used in the collection- with all the romantic hues of fiery red to pale peaches and soft greens, Qurbat is an ethereal collection for the blushing bride. The magic of romance is encapsulated in the designs, in the form of detailed floral adornment and the exquisite handwork. Where: Road no 10, Banjara Hills, Hydeabad. Contact: 8019544825
Denube Homes Dubai based Denube homes enters India this Diwali! Danube Home, the award-winning brand from Dubai known for their chic and stylish designs will be opening their first store in Hyderabad this November. The 60,000 sq ft store aims to be a 1 stop shop for shoppers looking for home improvement products ranging from furniture, furnishing, fixtures, sanitary ware, garden furniture, decorative tiles and much more. The home improvement retail brand plans to expand aggressively with 10 new stores in next 5 years with designs made for the modern Indian consumer. So this Diwali light up your homes with unique designs of chandeliers to focus lights to a corner statement piece for your taash and end of year parties with a hand-selected range from the Danube Home. Where: Danube Home, Unit No. 2F 033-039, Second Floor, Sarath’s City Capital Shopping Mall Kondapur, Hyderabad Contact: 9243291184
WHATS NEW
Beyond Flavours Located at Gachibowli, this new place in town seems very promising. Their concept of dining in a dim lighting has caught the eye of many. The entrance has a neat bar counter set up and to its left and right side, there are dining sections. The right side has cozy sofa tables under lanterns and the left side has round tables with a huge glass view of the city. Both couples and families are sure to love the ambience. Their food has authentic flavours and makes you want more after finishing each dish. The Kodi drumstick chicken, grilled prawn skewers and Schezwan noodles are a must try. Their Alfredo Pasta and Tawa fish fry are very well cooked and just melt into your mouth. All in all, beyond Flavours is a perfect blend of bang on food and ambience. Visit now to have a culinary experience that really is beyond flavours! Where: 1st Floor, Fantasy Square, Gachibowli. Contact: 9107669999
Feu Dessert Bar & Culinary Studio A perfect Patisserie and café for an enchanting dessert experience. Feu has the most exquisite dessert bar along with a spacious culinary studio that is on its way to make the city a spot for kitty parties, high tea events, workshops, birthdays, baking sessions and so much more. A very Parisian air to the café, with wall full of flowers, wooden French windows and teal colored details. Shilpa Datla, the founder gave us an insight into everything about Feu. Desserts like Tiramisu, Ispahan, and Éclairs are the signature ones available at Feu. Our picks for a very perfect dessert would be the Ispahan: their signature, made with raspberry, rose and lychee along with its rich almond cake base! It is feather light and mousy in texture. The sweet is just right for your taste buds. If you are looking for something in a “very berry” range then you can go for the Strawberry Velour, dig in deep to get hold of the amazing strawberry flavour in between the piece of delight. Feu will change your perception about éclairs, Pistachio and Cherry is something that should be on your list when you are at Feu, very subtle flavors of Pistachio and raspberry towards the end. It is topped with a striking green icing and garnished with pistachios! They also have flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate and Fruit for the ones who like them, just like they like them. Pinacolada Tart will take you back to the beach, it is literally like sipping one, with a soft coconut icing, pineapples and a crunchy base. One of the most tasty desserts you could imagine! Balance out your sweet tooth with some coffee, we loved the Blueberry Cold Coffee, layers of cream, coffee and a kick of blueberry to keep you sipping for more. They also have the mint coffee which is due until the next visit! They have an array of in-house confectionary like artisan breads, granolas, chocolates which they are soon launching. Everything at Feu is made in-house and authentically from their own kitchen. Lots of other dishes like Pastas, croissants, smoothie bowls and more are planned for the savoury line for the café. Soon they will have a Live Dessert counter where you can see how your favourite dessert is made and you can gobble them, fresh off the table. We can’t wait to go back and spend hours of some cosy coffee and dessert kinda European evenings here! Aruna Arcade, Road no. 1 Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Contact : 040 - 23557260 16 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
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WHATS NEW
Shankara introduces Muscle Release Oil, a US favorite in India Shankara, the 100% natural, luxury Ayurveda brand builds their offerings in India with two new launches. Adding to the 100% natural product line, the brand brings the first-ever all natural essential oil based roll-on deodorant,Aura and the Muscle Release Oil, a global best seller. A first of its kind in the Indian Ayurveda beauty and skincare space, Shankara’s Aura has been launched in two ambrosial variants, Lavender - Vetiver, and Geranium – Ylang Ylang making it a sweet smelling, safe and natural daily luxury essential. Their new Muscle Release Oil is a proprietary, natural extract based massage oil created to calm inflamed joints whilst soothing and strengthening the muscles. Known to support the natural healing process of the body, it assists in long-term balance and restoration. Available on: www.shankara.in : Contact: 93969981816
Spykar lifestyle launched its AW’18 collection with the “Denim Side up Campaign” India’s leading fashion denim brand for the young and restless generation of today - Spykar Lifestyle launched its 2018 autumn winter with the campaign, Denim Side Up. The campaign “Denim Side Up” talks about a way of life where you highlight your most authentic, original self, unafraid. The new line captures the latest trends and embraces one’s authentic self in pure denims and their counterparts this season. The Autumn Winter 2018 Collection is full of smart washes & perfect fit denims to pair with trendy Spykar shirts and tees. The highlight are the specially curated denims with stylized pockets, patched –frayedpainted -typo graphed denims and many more styles in blue, black and grey tones. Available at: All Spykar showrooms in Hyderabad. Contact : 040 - 40078145
Salon Hair Crush by Mirrors Salon Hair Crush brand is all set to sweep Hyderabad off its feet with a welcoming atmosphere and warm service that is rooted in native Royal Hyderabadi Lehaaz. Salon Hair Crush will be a futuristic place where discerning clients will have access to a reliable place in the neighbourhood to relax and rejuvenate. The brand will foster innovative experience and leisure as well as cater to a fast-paced, hip Hyderabadi crowd. A few days ago, they had their fashion show inaugural event where celebrities like Pinky Reddy, Shilpa Reddy and Kaushal Mandala were present. Where: Mirrors Luxury Salon, Jubilee Hills. Contact : 040 - 23544236
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WHATS HAPPENING Telangana Corporate Premier League 2018 Season 2
Owned by the Hyderabad Association in Telangana, the Telangana Corporate Premier League has just started its season 2 in the month of November. After Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Telangana became third state in South India to launch its state T20 league with an initiative to provide major boost to rural cricketers who lag behind due to lack of proper infrastructure and coaching facilities. This time, a five selection committee was appointed to have an unbiased selection of players. Set along the lines of the IPL, this league and its happening teams are no less! Usually, a total of 128 players are selected and divided amongst 8 teams. A reserve 32 players will be a part of the game when needed. There are two more new teams who have joined the league this season. The second season this time is taken to a completely new level as it has LIVE Telecast on National Channels. Ball Busters, Century Legends, Super Sixers, Pitch Burners etc are some of the very popular teams of this league. . Where: LB Stadium, Adarsh Nagar.
The H Label
The H Label Show and Sale recently showcased the work of 290 young designers across unique collections that are bound to grab your attention! These determined youngsters on a fashion mission have conjured up designs that are unseen, unmatched and uncommon! Each designer has their own individualistic song of style, making each collection a beautiful symphony of originality. For those of you engaged in a love affair with fashion, watching the creativity unfurl on the runway will delight your
inner fashionista and the one-of-a-kind pieces are sure to find a place in your wardrobe! The H Label Show & Sale brings you the most unique designer wear collection in a truly affordable price range. This time, Geetha Madhuri, Nandini Rai and Karuna Bhushan were present at the event to witness the glitz, glamour, element and spunk from the house of Hamstech. Where: Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills.
Freedom Kitchen Expo
Recently, the Freedom Healthy Cooking Oil Range organized the 3rd edition of “Freedom Kitchen India Expo 2018�. It an ideal destination for the passionate Indian, who loves his food and lives his life king size and are willing to experiment and explore new shows and entertainment options. Kitchen India Expo goes beyond the concept of being just an exhibition. It is the perfect launch pad for new products, demonstrations and exciting sale offers. Complementing the kitchen experience, the show also sports a delicious threeday culinary festival as a major attraction! It is just the right event at the right time for families to enjoy festive buying experience before Deepavali. Where: Hitex Exhibition Centre
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WHATS HAPPENING Themed Halloween Dinner
A fortnight ago, Hyderabad witnessed a spooky dinner at Prego by Westin. Their set up comprised of Halloween themed food and dessert counters, spooky hangings, scary attired staff, pumpkins etc. The culinary experts really do take you on a spooky gastronomical journey with lip smacking signature dishes such as the sea bass crostatas and the potato ravioli. The
entire food spread was customised and comprised of Halloween special food items like Witches brew Chicken Soup, Zombie fish finger with bloody spicy sauce, Roasted Vampire Bat Wings, Creepy dead man potato fingers, Bamboo nail fried rice etc. The dessert spread included White Chocolate Eyeballs, Red Velvet skull, Monster Face Cookies, Raspberry filled chocolate skulls, Halloween Layer Cake etc. It really was an ethereal experience spookily curated by Westin! Where: Prego by Westin Hyderabad, Mindspace.
Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival
Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival is one of the largest theatre assemblies in the subcontinent. One of India’s most prestigious theatre extravaganzas, the ‘Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival’ is back in its 13th edition this year with a host of eminent names performing in Hyderabad. Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Ila Arun, Cyrus Broacha, Surekha Sikri, Heeba Shah, Maud Andrieux (from France) and others will play in this Internationally-reputed arena of theatre brought to you by Padmashri Mohammad Ali Baig. Every year, the Festival presents the pick of Indian theatre with some of the most celebrated names from theatre and cinema. It is a tribute to Hindustani theatre legend, late Qadir Ali Baig. Where: Multiple locations in Hyderabad
Cake Mixing at Novotel Hyderabad Airport
Novotel Hyderabad Airport hosted their annual cake mixing & grape stomping brunch at the Hotel. The event was planned to welcome the advent of Christmas and New Year and usher in a season of good tidings and happiness. Set against the beautiful alfresco area the grape stomping began with much fanfare with all guests soaking their feet in the barrels. The participants were seen having a gala time while singing songs and energetically stomping the grapes. Where: Novotel, Airport Road, Hyderabad
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LIFESTYLE
A compilation of all things we are obsessing over this month
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
As her 16th birthday nears, Sabrina must choose between the witch world of her family and the human world of her friends. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina reimagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. This adaptation finds Sabrina wrestling to reconcile her dual nature -half-witch, half-mortal - while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit. The series was originally conceived as a companion series to Riverdale when it was in development. This series that has taken our heart (and time) is sure to fascinate you as well! Watch now on: www.netflix.com
Finjaan’s Special Tea
Finjaan known as the ‘King of Teas’ in Hyderabad, is the go to place for Chai lovers! They have around 36 varieties of teas, few of them being the Darjeeling Oolong, Black Enigma, Hyson green, Jasmine Pearl, White Peony etc. Out of these, our personal favourites are the Herbal Relief and Chinese Giseng Oolong teas. The Herbal Relief Tea is a wonderful infusion drink that contains Chamomile flowers, Cinnamon Bark Marie gold, ginger and Basil. It is such a gentle and calming nervine blend that it takes away your entire days’ stress. Our other addiction, the Chinese Ginseng Oolong is a flavour that Emperors enjoyed. It not only tastes amazing but also helps combat type 2 Diabetes. Location : Banjara Hills, Imam Khomeni Road. Contact : 040 - 24600777
Afia’s Organic Coffee Scrub This product is one of our favorites! It is an aromatic coffee scrub with the goodness of organic coffee, organic jojuba, almond and coconut oil along with some organic brown sugar. The scrub is so effective that you can see the gorgeous glow on your face just after one use. Afia’s scrub also helps fight premature aging, minimizes fine lines and reduces dark circles. It exfoliates the skin by removing residual dirt and increases the blood flow, reducing the appearance of cellulite. Buy from: afia.qavi @ Instagram.
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
There’s no other town in the world that I am fond of, than the quaint, charming, fairytale-like town of Cesky Krumlov in southern Bohemia. It’s as if you have stepped into a time warp – small cobblestone roads, bridges every which way you look, and no, there’s no McDonalds! It’s a great short day trip from Prague if you find yourself there but for the best experience, visit Krumlov in the summer season and raft down the Vltavy River.
White is the new black. And Hyderabadi’s really do know how to rock a party look in white. Sensation Rise has surpassed its standard experiences since the last time and is setting unparalleled benchmarks with every passing event. Well, we’d say this happens only in Hyderabad.
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Shears And Brushes To pursue her dream of becoming a makeup artist and hairstylist Pritika Kapoor left her job as software Engineer & established Shears & Brushes Studio. She was so driven by her passion that she got certified from the prestigious institutes in the Country – L’Oréal Professional India and MUD Academy India. She was working as a freelancer for 4 years before she established Shears & Brushes in the years 2017. Today she works with brides, fashion houses, celebrities and loves to do artistic makeup. How did you get passionate about makeup, what do you love the most about being a makeup artist? Your dreams won’t let you sleep! I remember working 13hrs a day for 7 days a week without feeling exhausted. Where do you think energy like that comes from? Passion! I was always passionate about make up, I never said no to any opportunity that came my way. My mom was a makeup artist in her time and that is in my genes, like I was born to be one. The beauty of this profession is that you have the power to help people discover a better version of themselves. You help them feel empowered and confident when all eyes are on them. Not just that, I also have the power to bring a concept or your imagination to life with my vanity. Nothing in this world can match that feeling!
with colours, so you might find my clients wearing a pop of colours on their eyes with a contrast lip shade, all blending in like a perfect masterpiece. Also, I believe that a look is incomplete without a good hairstyle, I always put additional efforts to play with different hairstyles for all my clients. One major benefit of being a professional hairstylist!
Tell us something about your signature make-up style? Flawless & skin like finish! I don’t know if there is a better phrase I can use here. Be it bold chiselled look or no make-up make-up look, your makeup must look like second skin, seamless and natural. That makes Air Brush my favourite go to technique. You can literally wear my makeup for more than 24 hours without any touch ups. I love playing
If not a makeup artist, what would you be? NOTHING! I have tasted the life of a software engineer for 5 years and it was bland! I am a makeup artist today, doing what I am good at and nothing can beat the taste of this life. It’s time I work on my dreams and give my 100% in building Shears & Bushes. I have sacrificed a lot to be here today and it all seems worth it.
Tell us five products every bride should own before she starts her journey? I have done a blog on Bridal Makeup Trousseau to which only my clients have access to. Anyhow I would like to share 5 of my favourites where every bride must invest – Facial Serum, Under Eye Cream, Lip care, Powder Foundation & Lip Stain. Rest you can work around based on your regular needs.
What are your future plans? Having worked with celebrities and influencers in town, I am keen on using my creative skills in show business, movies, runway and high fashion. There’s no settling for a person like me so, the hunt is on! However my primary goal is to expand Shears & Brushes from a single sitter studio to beyond. Your favourite muse? That’s a difficult question; the first name that pops up in my mind is Kareena Kapoor Khan. She’s someone who can pull off Chameli as good as Kalindi (Veere Di Wedding). People you look up to in the industry? Mario Dedivanovic Forever ! I love how he made contouring a household name. I am also very fond of Huda Kattan for the way she has become a brand name today. The two of them are absolutely inspiring! How do you consider yourself to be different from the rest? My approach to every task given to me sets me apart from the rest. I don’t settle for anything less than perfect, be it eyeliner or a small pin in hair it all has to be in place from the beginning to the end of an event. Being a professional hair dresser also works in my favour, it gives me full control and a better understanding to my client’s needs. My job is done only when my client says “Am I really this beautiful?” To me real review is when people are awestruck looking at my client. Contact : +91 8297608652 Website: http://shearsandbrushes. com/book-muah-now/ Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/ShearsandBrushesSalon Instagram : @shearsnbrushes
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LIFESTYLE
Over a Cappuccino with
Shahrukh Khan
A people’s person, passionate about his work, and having a Hyderabadi slang is how Shahrukh can be best described. His videos are a great pastime if you want to have a hearty, healthy laugh. With the passion of a thousand burning suns, Shahrukh did not stop at just making videos. He has gone a step ahead and made two movies, both very successful. “Agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho toh poori kayenat tumhe use milane ki sazish mein lag jaati hai”, he says quoting Shahrukh Khan.
Tell us something about yourself? I’m single, so, hello ladies! I’m really passionate about making videos. I enjoy the process of writing, directing, acting, editing and everything related to it. Basically my life revolves around creating cool content on YouTube. I spend most of my time creating videos and coming up with funny ideas for my channel Hyderabad Diaries. How did you come up with the concept of Hyderabad Diaries? I always wanted to do something that clearly brought out my creative side as well as my personality. As I spent a lot of my time surfing through the Internet, I definitely was inspired by a lot of YouTubers to start my own channel. Wanting to create something very unique, I realised that there weren’t any YouTube channels 26 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
LIFESTYLE that made videos with Hyderabadi Slang. What other motivation could I need? It seemed like the perfect idea to me. So, I started it. What is the proudest moment in your career? My proudest moment was when I made my first movie. When I first started my channel, I never thought that I’d reach a point where I would confidently make a movie of my own. But it happened and happened so well that the movie was a huge hit. At this point, I am done shooting for another movie which is going to hit the theatres very soon. What do you do in your free time when you’re not working? The usual guy stuff. I play video games, listen to music, order food, disappoint my parents, switch between social media apps scrolling through my feed for hours and order more food. I also love reading the comments on my pictures from all my fans. It brings me immense pleasure to receive so much love from people who I don’t even know personally. It really boosts my self esteem and encourages me to make more videos. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? “Celebrating the 5 year anniversary of you asking me this question” - Mitch Hedberg. What does it take to be successful in the field you excel in? It definitely takes a lot of passion because you cannot afford to get bored of the stuff you do. If you are not passionate about what you do, then you cannot deliver your 100% to the audience. It also takes a lot of consistency as you cannot be inconsistent when people are waiting for your content. In fact, there’s no place for inconsistency in any field and in any walk of life.
Rapid Fire Three things you never leave home without? My phone, wallet and car keys. Tell us the last lie you told someone? “Reaching in 10 minutes bro.” Are you a morning person or a night person? Morning person. My mind is very fresh in the mornings. Favourite movie quote? Since I’m named after the king of Bollywood, it has to be “Senorita, aise bade bade deshon mein choti choti baatein hoti rehti hai.” Your biggest addiction? Movies- every language, every genre. What stores do you shop at most? Fantoosh and Kumar shirts. Haha, kidding. I usually shop from UAE. One habit you would like to change about yourself? My laziness. Where would your next vacation be? Dubai, on the 25th of October.
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Good, Better, Best What do you wanna be?
In the realest sense of the word, self image plays a huge role in today’s society. Everyone loves confidence and confidence comes from having a strong personality and a sense of carrying oneself with élan. Your physical, as well as mental appearance, in a professional as well as a personal setup contributes largely to how people see you. Some people have it easy, but most struggle with their self image. To make our work easier, we can now take the help of Image consultants. We got up close and personal with one of our finest Image consultants in the city who will take you on an elaborate ride through the ‘what’s’ and ‘how’s’ of this profession and how it has come to help thousands groom themselves according to their need. Aakanksha Kumar is a certified Image Consultant from Image Consulting Business Institute and the Center Head of ICBI, Hyderabad, taking care of Image Consulting market and requirements across Andhra and Telangana, in terms of training people to be an Image Consultant as well as servicing direct clients with their requirement around Image Concepts. She will be answering questions on how people who are looking for work life balance, a long term satisfying career and a good remuneration, can opt to be Image Consultants/ Soft Skills Trainers and also give insights on the journey of an Image Consultant.
Image consulting has taken over the market scenario today. What is this image consulting? What are the services you provide? The core work of Image Consultants is to guide and coach people to become better in order to achieve greater success. In earlier times this role was undertaken by parents, teachers and other well wishers. With increasing competition leading to survival of the fittest, the profession became a highly sought after and paid one in the last decade. Image Consulting is the New Age profession. What is your certification? Is there some professional course you had to undergo to be the best at what you do? Yes, there is a proper certification course offered by Image Consulting Business Institute co-branded with Conselle Institute of Image Management USA. The certification I have done is the same and is the most credible and sought after certification in the Image Industry and is globally recognized. How does this work? Would you consider image consulting to be something of an art form? I wouldn’t call it just an art from. Image Management is the only complete science and art of developing inner strength as well 28 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
as reflecting them on the outside, which again affects and enhances you inside. It is the overall ability to be more successful in personal, professional and social lives. People connect with us for their requirement and that’s when we do the required analysis and understand the client’s requirement and take it ahead from there. How much do you charge? Is it very expensive? If yes, how does an everyday woman/man afford your services? As a consultant, the charges are on an hourly basis ranging from 3k to 5k an hour and at times based on the package or project. As far as affordability goes, tell me, is losing opportunities in life is affordable? Messing up in relationships or having a lot of knowledge and skill butnot being able to reflect that through your image and never gaining recognition and credit, is that affordable? Affordability is never in absolute terms of money; rather it lies in the value you receive for the money you pay. And once you compare the life changing experience, it is absolutely affordable. What is the importance of an image
consultant? How does the help and consultation improve your everyday life? Image matters and there’s nothing superficial about it. You cannot need to communicate! Image communicates to self and others. We need to look like who we say we are and what we can do. That’s Image integrity! Image affects the way we think, the way we feel, the way we act or behave, and then the way others react or respond affecting the achievement of our goals and our success in life! That’s Image impact! Image matters in the home, the school, the work place, and in the community. Image Management is not only an “office thing.” That is why you require a professional to help you with these aspects and therefore today, people having
understood the importance of these aspects and are turning towards Image Consultants to help them with enhancement and transformation. How do you help in the personal development of a person? An Image Consultant takes an objective inventory of details about a client’s Image that can be improved with change. They work to bring out the best in their client, to create a positive visible improvement or transformation in client’s attitude and behavioral skills and appearance. An Image Consultant transforms the outside to reflect the inside—Image from the inside out. Sometimes it seems the Image Consultant has to work miracles to make the changes happen! We help a client as a counselor, coach, mentor to evaluate, improve, enhance, update, and/or upgrade their self-presentation—the way in which they present themselves in personal, social, and/ or professional situations. A Consultant interviews an individual client to learn about lifestyle, personal style, and Image goals. Next they evaluate or analyze the client’s wardrobe in relation to what they learned. Then they create a plan to accomplish needed changes, the goal being consistency or total harmony from head to toe. The best part of this wonderful job is watching first hand as clients achieve success never before imagined as they present themselves with style and grace, ease and confidence and are able to perform their best, in even the most stressful situations. Regardless of who or how many people an Image Consultant works with, results for the client tend to be long lasting, leading to a greater overall sense of well-being and increased level of personal success. What is the difference between an image consultant and personal stylist? A stylist is all about styling garments. When a stylist styles garments a particular customer is not in the mind. The focus is on the garment. Image Consultants have far more knowledge about styling with reference to a particular client in creating the Image the person is looking for. Stylist concept is based on HOW and WHERE they need to style whereas we understand the “WHY” of doing things. We advise clients on managing their appearance based on roles, goals, occasions, personal style, and personal characteristics of body shape, face shape, personal colors and affordability. Image Consultants also guide and train clients on grooming, body language, etiquette and soft skills. Styling is one element of Image Consulting just like carpentry, electrical, plumbing etc is one element of Interior Design.
How would you help an introvert and shy person in enhancing their confidence and body language and make them more comfortable in what they wear? Firstly, being introvert is an innate trait and I never feel it is bad or signifies under confidence. I help the person with creating a positive self esteem for him as introverts have to deal with a lot of baggage coz society looks at it as a negative behavioral trait. We help in resurrecting their inner image first and once they feel confident of themselves, it becomes very easy to transpire that confidence in their appearance and body language. They feel comfortable with their overall self and we make sure to work on their styling and body language to make them much more self assured from what they walked in, the first time. Why should we hire you? The need to hire an Image Consultant could be vast and varied. It depends on what aspect of your life you are looking to improve and if you do not improve on that, how is it impacting your relationships-personal, social and professional... your growth and success opportunities, your personal identity in your own self. On a broader level, every client comes with a different need or set of needs. A few of the segments we touch upon are: Lifestyle and Personal Styling, Wardrobe selection,Makeup and Makeover sessions, Communication and Body Language, Self care, to name a few. If a client is stubborn, how do you handle them? That’s an interesting question. Dealing with clients from all walks of life and people who have already reached a certain stage in their lives and have a lot of pre-conceived notions, can at times get tricky to handle. Here, a lot of your learning, concepts around
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image and soft skills comes in handy. We need to apply it on ourselves, and make sure the client feels completely comfortable with us. We focus on building the connection with the client first, and then guiding them through is much easier as we have already created a very credible image in the eyes of our client.
Do you conduct any seminars or personality development workshops for people to attend? Yes I do. Since right now I am the center head for ICBI, I do a lot of seminars explaining the concepts of Image and importance of creating a Brand Image. These seminars are promoted through ICBI and can be registered on Mera events. What change can we expect in ourselves once we’re groomed by you? I would like people to understand that Image consulting is not just Grooming. Image Consulting is a way of Life. In earlier days, when people used to study in gurukuls, they were supposed to learn and be skilled in 64 kalas. All our Gods like Krishna or Ganesha had mastered all these 64 kalas, and would you believe, 48 out of these are the kind of knowledge that one learns in Image Consulting. Image is a blend of your external and inner self, which helps you create a life where you look feel and perform better in any given scenario of your life-personal, social and professional. You change your Image and attitude to make it more commensurate to your roles and goals in life. You look the part you play, hence adding more credibility to your profile. Aakanksha Kumar Centre Head - ICBI Hyderabad Direct: +91 40 65742625 | Mobile: 9010426777
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Bryan Adams
In Conversation With
Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams recently lit up home-grown arenas on a five-date, greatest hits India tour, in October 2018 for his nineteenth concert tour. The gigs were lined up in support of the music veteran’s current 21 track compilation, Ultimate, which released in November last year. The tour kicked off at Ahmedabad and wrapped up in the capital New Delhi. Also included on the jaunt were festival stops in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The Ultimate Tour saw the multimillion selling recorder perform material from the fourteenth studio album, which features a mix of new tracks and enormous hits from an incredible back-catalogue. The aim of Ultimate was to condense Bryan Adams’ extensive back catalogue – 13 studio albums, 5 live albums, 5 compilation albums and over 75 singles – into a 21-track offering, guaranteed to capture the true essence of the celebrated hitmaker’s much celebrated career. The 58-year-old vegan Vancouverite who enjoys the reputation of being able to sell out arena bowls entertained the audience with universal hits like hits ‘Run To You’, ‘Can’t Stop This Thing We Started’, ‘Summer of ’69’, ‘Cuts Like A Knife’, ‘Heaven’, ‘When You’re Gone’ , ‘Cloud Number Nine’, ‘Everything I Do I Do It For You’, ‘Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman’, ’18 till I die’ as well as Ultimate Love and Please Stay. 30 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
What advice do you have for our young and budding musicians out there? Get into music because you love music, not to become famous. If your dream is fame, you have set yourself up to be disappointed.
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If you had to define the evolution of your music style in one word, what would you say? I’d definitely say Rocking. As a musician, how do you go about writing a song? Do the lyrics come first or the composition? I’m quite straight forward, so perhaps the songs come from that. Getting the idea across in the first 30 seconds of a song has always been my approach. I store up lyrical ideas all the time, that’s really helpful while writing. Mutt Lange taught me that. I write when I’m moved to write. How do music tours have an influence on you as a traveller? Have you explored India and if not, do you intend on doing so this time? I’m visiting new cities on this tour. We have a great show for you in store, our best work to date and we spent so many months preparing for this tou, which we will keep you posted about. It’s always an adventure when I’ve been here in India. On my first trip to India, there were no cars to collect us, so Keith my guitarist and I got in a taxi from the airport. The suspension was broken in the car so we leaned over the seat to watch where we were going. Along the way we had to stop because an elephant had gone to sleep in the middle of the road. That story would not happen anywhere else in the world! (laughs) This will be our fifth tour of India, I’m not sure many artists have done that from the West. You’re a man of many talents, including photography. Who has been your favourite muse? There are so many – I suppose working on my book “Wounded – The Legacy of War” was the most memorable. I photographed around 30 severely wounded veterans from the British Armed Forces that had returned from Iraq and Afghanistan for my book and exhibition at Somerset House, London. It was a humbling experience. Does your passion for photography inspire your music? It’s usually the other way around, music inspires the photos. I like the idea of waking up every day and making something beautiful, whether it is music or photography. I like the idea of starting with nothing and at the end of the day having something really nice to look at. That’s all it comes down to. Who has been your greatest teacher? I have to give credit to Jim Vallance for that, he was the one that initially inspired me to write better songs. What are rehearsals and practice sessions usually like, for Bryan Adams? I work with other bands all the time at other concerts and hear everyone warming up and I’ve never done that. I just go out and blast! From the current lot, who’s your favourite singer? Drake, Chris Martin. What is the future of rock music? Can I quote Hunter S. Thompson? “The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There’s also a negative side.” I think that about sums it up!
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It’s time to get LIT Hyderabad! After the grand celebrations of Dussehra, the country waits with bated breath for yet another and perhaps even glossier, splashier, and more gratifying festival, the one that marks different mythological and historical events-Diwali. We have some of our readers share what they are doing this Diwali and what’s special about this festival in their household... - By Masooma Fatima 32 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
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Rockets and Sparklers with the Gadalas Which is your most memorable Diwali till date? Dr. Srinivas: The mind whirls back in quick reverse gear the Diwali of 2015 was one of the most memorable one in my life. Our relative who resides in London visited us during the festive time of Diwali along with her kid. We shopped our heart out and cooked various delicacies which were indulged by every one of us. It was indeed a Diwali to be remembered and cherished!! What is your Ootd/ Ootn this Diwali? Gayathri: Outfit of the day will be a silk saree for the rituals to honor goddess Lakshmi and later on at night I will change into a cotton dress for bursting crackers. What is the most lovable thing about Diwali? Dr. Srinivas: The most lovable thing about Diwali is the grandeur, glory, reunion and homecoming of loved ones. What are your favourite fire crackers? Aakanksha: My most favourite fire crackers are anar(flower pot), phulchadi(sparklers), butterfly, rockets and supari. How is a typical Diwali day at the Gadala house? Gayathri: We decorate our homes with diyas, colourful lights and flower garlands. As it is the Festival of Lights, we celebrate new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
We share gifts and sweets among our family members and friends. The verandah is decorated with rangoli and we decked up in colourful attires offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi for being benevolent on us in our path of prosperity after which we burst crackers!! What according to you are the best places to shop for diwali outfits and diwali special mithai? Akanksha: We mostly shop at mebaz, swayamvar and neerus for our festive collection.
“The mind whirls back in quick reverse gear... the Diwali of 2015 was one of the most memorable ones in my life� says Dr.Srinivas
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Lamps and fragrances with the Agarwals Which is your most memorable Diwali till date? Alka: The Diwali two years ago was my most memorable Diwali till date as my whole family including my parents and father in law were there beside me. I have had many special and memorable Diwalis with my family What is your Ootd/ Ootn this Diwali? Kriti: The perfect outfit for this Diwali would be a vibrant ethnic saree. What is the most lovable thing about Diwali? Sudhir: The most lovable thing about Diwali would be the positivity created by the illuminating lamps and diyas ushering in a new ray of hope in the presence of our loved ones. Every Diwali becomes lovable if you have your loved ones around you. What are your favourite fire crackers? Bhushan: For most people lighting of firecrackers is the highlight of Diwali. Brighter the sparkles, louder the noise, the greater the thrill! Personally I am not too fond of firecrackers, for me decorating my house with fragrance and lights is the perfect way of celebrating this festive season.
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How is a typical Diwali day at the Agarwal house? Arnav: Lighting up rows and rows of Diya’s, offering prayers to the Almighty, wearing new clothes, bursting firecrackers, home filled with the mouth watering smell of delightful sweets and spending time with loved ones, accompanied by lingering aromatic fragrances of ghee savories, is how we celebrate this festival of lights. What according to you are the best places to shop for diwali outfits and diwali special mithai? Alka: Beautiful ethnic diwali outfits for Women can be found in Neerus and for men there is no place better than Manyavar! Dadu’s would be our first choice for scrumptious Diwali sweets.
“I am not too fond of fire crackers. For me decorating my house is the perfect way of celebration.” says Bhushan
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Culture & Traditions with the Manepallis Which is your most memorable Diwali till date? Padmaja: Many of the previous Diwali’s have been special for me some of them being my first as a daughter in law, my first as a mother and my first at my new house. Diwali is the festival of lights and colours. Theres no such Diwali till date that has not been memorable to me.
How is a typical Diwali day at the Manepalli house? Sunil: Our day starts with the Diwali puja followed by greeting all the family members. The Manepalli house is decorated very beautifully and is filled with fun and frolic. After the pooja we start preparing for the cracker bursting with friends and family. Altogether, It is a very happening day at the Manepalli house.
What is your Ootd/ Ootn this Diwali? Rishika: My mother usually dresses in South Indian special kanjeevaram silk Saree with lots of jewellery. In the evening we all usually dress in cotton clothes to enjoy bursting crackers.
What according to you are the best places to shop for diwali outfits and diwali special mithai? Padmaja: Diwali outfits are always available all around the city, but for rich kanjeevaram sarees I would prefer sai kanchi and varamahalakshmi.
What is the most lovable thing about Diwali? Raj Aryan: Family bonding , rich culture and traditions and of course crackers. Every little thing about Diwali is loveable as it is the festival that brings love between people. What are your favourite fire crackers? Rishika: Pataka Ladi as I am a pataka ladki I also love phuljadis, anaars, rockets and zameen chakkars.
“ My favourite fire cracker is the Pataka ladi as I am a Pataka ladki” says Rishika
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Sarees and Gulabjamuns with the Kankaria’s Which is your most memorable Diwali till date? Aarav: Every diwali is memorable because it’s celebrated with close friends and family and it’s our favourite and most awaited festival. What is your Ootd/ Ootn this Diwali? Mansi: Definitely Sarees because I strongly believe in traditional outfits. I love that it is elegant and classy and never goes out of fashion. What is the most lovable thing about Diwali? Khushi: Diwali is the most lovable festival. Everything about it is lovable whether the flowers, Diyas , Rangoli or the feeling in the air itself at that time . It’s something I always look forward to!! What are your favourite fire crackers? Kunal: I don’t burst crackers personally but my children enjoy!! I still love the sparklers!!
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How is a typical Diwali day at the Kankaria house? Mansi: A festive day at the Kankaria house starts with making Rangolis and decorating the house with fresh flowers. We then have a pooja in the presence of all family members. At last the day ends by meeting with friends and enjoying the cracker show. What according to you are the best places to shop for diwali outfits and diwali special mithai? Khushi: Our Diwali special Mithais are traditionally made at home. Few of our favourites include khaja, gulabjamuns, dhaitras, gunjiyas and kheer. Diwali shopping is mostly done in advance from exhibitions or Mumbai.
“Our Diwali special mithayis like Khaja, gulabjamuns etc are specially made at home.”
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Harmann Kaur PERSONAL STYLIST TO THE STYLISH STARS
A trained Pilot, former news presenter/correspondent/ talk show host with DD news, worked on IIFA Awards and now a celebrity fashion stylist, Harmann sure is a multifaceted personality! She has carved a niche for herself and is now one of the most sought after fashion stylists. Harmann has worked with some of the top celebrities in Tollywood like Allu Arjun and Vijay Devarakonda. Let’s hear the story of her success in her own words… So a decade ago, I was training to become a commercial pilot. That life seemed very thrilling and aviation was extremely intriguing to me at that point in life. The three stripes on my epaulets and then four was ONE set goal. Unfortunately or rather fortunately things didn’t go as planned and I moved on to be a News Presenter/Talk show host with a news channel. I would present two bulletins a week and a talk show, I had plenty of time for something I was always passionate about‘Styling’. I started off doing a few assignments here and there that included regional/local brands, magazine covers, e-catalogues, hoardings etc. Never did I ever think that I would get into full fledged styling. Life has come a full 360 and I am extremely grateful that some things didn’t work out the way I once wanted them to. I started working for Sarath Shetty photography and together we did some great work. This was while I was also working for Indian International Film Academy Awards. (IIFA). It was Sarath who made me realize that I had a great potential as a stylist and needed to leave everything else behind and focus on it. He has been a great support and guide to me ever since we started working together. The biggest turning point in my styling career was the opportunity to work for Mr. Allu Arjun and I am forever grateful to my friend Sonia for introducing me to him. 38 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
All the recognition that I have received in such a short time is all thanks to him. I just got very lucky to be associated with him; I guess my stars aligned well. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing today. I will always be extremely grateful to him and owe him even when I reach Hollywood. (I am ambitious. Ha-ha!)
Now you can’t do a Ranveer Singh on a Ranbir Kapoor. Understanding their personality is a very important element even when they are playing a certain character in a movie; the style has to be in sync with the actor’s original personality. I guess nailing these things is all every stylist needs.
My forte is Men’s styling and I prefer to stick to it. I have been following international/national fashion weeks closely for years now. I know Men’s brands/designers like the back of my hands (Credit again goes to the notes Mr. Allu Arjun sat me down and gave, that’s solid precious information that people take months to gather) and I now I also understand what style works best on what body type. It’s very important to not rub one client’s style on another or your own on your client.
On the other hand Women styling comes to me very innately. I can put 100 outfits/looks together in a day.
Their comfort, taste, style, reservations should be every stylist’s priority. There are lot of inputs and ideas they have too and it’s the stylist’s responsibility to keep it exclusive.
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Few Styling Tips to the readers for the festive season •
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Don’t ever follow a set reference, what looks good on someone might not look good on you and vice versa.
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Always do trials before buying an outfit.
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Take a critic along while shopping.
In a short time of 6-8 months of entering Tollywood I am really proud and happy to have worked on most leading men.
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Fittings are very important – shape of an outfit can make or break its look.
So many lovely people supported me to get here and I am forever grateful.
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Believe in minimalism – going over the top with traditional can end up looking tacky.
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Makeup and hair are very important factors to bring a look together – hire an artist, even though it gets heavy on the pocket they can make a simple outfit STAND OUT.
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Facial or micro dermas for the festive glow.
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Don’t overdo jewellery. If ears are heavy keep the neck plain. If neck is heavy keep ears clean. Either rings or bangles. Don’t do both.
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RUN IN THE GYMMMMM – better for skin and hair. Feel good from within.
Styling to me is something that comes to a person naturally. You either have it or you don’t. I don’t think a professional course or internships or experimenting can make a good stylist. Also, it is very important for a stylist to dress up well, if you can’t style yourself up, you can’t style another person.
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Decoding fashionable looks with Harrmann Kaur Look Decode: Suitable for festivals/poojas. Smoky/heavy eyes and sleek hair buns go best with pleated silk/Banarasi sarees. Elbow sleeves and boat necks are preferred suggestions for a blouse style. As I mentioned, two layers of diamonds with small solitaire studs to balance. A very elegant look. (No bindi to keep the look contemporary)
Allu Arjun for a wedding reception Look decode: Perfect for a reception. Bandhgala from Shantanu and Nikhil Pocket square from Tomford. We teamed this with black denims from Gas for comfort and an emporio Armani Tshirt inside.
Dolly Lokwani in saree look
Vijay Deverakonda for Flipkart fashion Look Decode A very clean yet festive look. A brighter colour makes it festive/Sangeet wear. This can also be teamed up with a suade same colour stole/dupatta. A golden or another colour dupatta can spoil the same outfit. Hence monotones are preferred.
Harmann Kaur Role Reversal
Allu Arjun at destination wedding Look decode A nice pastel kurta with muted embroidery teamed smartly with a pair of Tods. The look can be made smarter by adding a floral safa. Best for baraats, even Sangeets or destination weddings. Easy to pack and comfortable to wear.
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Look Decode So fun, different yet ethnic in its own way. The gorgeous detailing is love at first sight. Highly recommend @ mishruofficial for girls looking for light weight regal outfits. Have it customised or pick from a range of gorgeous options. One of my personal favourites in the city.
Sneha & Allu Arjun in Ethnic Look Suitable for both day and night events. Simple yet classy.
Vijay in Anushree Reddy Look decode Suggested look for a day affair.
- As told to Masooma Fatima
Tamana Kheskani
Master of all trades
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“Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” This quote really seems to have been implemented by Tamana Kheskani. She is the founder and owner at “Kolorz Events”, one of the best event management companies in Hyderabad. They cater to every kind of event from the beginning ‘welcome’ till the ending ‘goodbye’. Be it deciding the destination or venue, guest management, logistics, theme celebration, entertainment, bar management, catering worldly cuisines, corporate shows, product launch, birthday parties, baby showers or anything else, Tamana and her team master in them all.
The pretty and smart woman is also heading the PR and Operational Head of a 200 seater place called ‘The Joint’ at Banjara Hills. “Doing events is my passion and working is my choice. I most definitely give my 100% in whatever I do because of the constant support and motivation of both my family and friends”, she says. The mother to a 5 year old boy, Tamana ensures to give time to her little one and his studies. No matter how difficult her schedule is, at the end of the day she always has her special ‘mumma-son’ time. She is a staunch believer of Lord Ganesha and her day begins and ends by praying to him. “Life is beautiful, treat it as it comes. No one knows what tomorrow has in store for you, so live your fullest today!” quotes the happy go lucky all rounder. We admire and appreciate Tamana Kheskani for who she is- the perfect blend a good wife, mother, business woman and a true professional. Email : kolorzevents@gmail.com Contact : 6300326364
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Zoha Khan Presenting to you, Zoha Khan who started her career at the age of 14 as the youngest fashion trainer and groomer in Hyderabad. Daughter to the Ace Fashion Show Director, Imran Khan, she has had the opportunity to work with the best of the models, fashion designers, makeup artists, stylists from all over the country. Being in the fashion industry from an early age Zoha has now turned her passion into her profession as a makeover artist and a stylist. What inspired you to become a Makeup Artist? Makeup is an art, and like any other art every artist has their own creative process and style of doing it. According to me, when it comes to any makeup routine, it all starts with the skin. Skincare is one of the most essential parts of makeup application. I always suggest my clients and brides to follow the Cleansing, Toning & Moisturizing process on a daily basis which not only helps the skin to breathe but also brings back the PH balance to the skin. A good Moisturizer allows room for a smooth buildable coverage. After the skin is taken care of, the actual process of Makeup begins! One of the most ignored and the most important step to start makeup is by applying a Primer onto the skin. “A good Primer is the ‘Barrier’ between the Makeup & skin which helps with oil and dryness”. Next in line is the application of a good concealer to hide any blemishes or discolorations on the skin and make it look even toned and flawless. It is then followed by the foundation application routine and a loose powder or a compact powder to keep the makeup intact. The next step would be to determine the shape of the face for contouring and highlighting which helps in giving it more precision and definition. The darker tones are used to bring in more depth and the lighter shades are placed in the areas you want to bring forward. This usually can be done with either a cream based or powder based product. Next comes the blush or the bronzer which is used on the cheeks to 42 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
add more colour to the face, followed by defining and filling in the eyebrows combined with various eye makeup looks. Lips come next followed by a pop of highlighter on the cheeks to add that extra shine onto your face. Hence this way the entire look comes together. What are the most common beauty mistakes women make? The most common mistake is testing the foundation in the wrong spots leading to a mismatched foundation shade. Also, stretching the area around your eyes to make a perfect wing is an absolute disaster. I’d also say using way too many products for contouring, drawing lines on the entire brow, wrong makeup application techniques, no product knowledge, applying blush too low on the face and applying lipstick to naked lips are just a few of the other beauty mistakes women make. How to prepare dry or oily skin for foundation application? It’s extremely crucial to identify your skin type for makeup application and therefore, the skin type plays one of the key roles in choosing the right foundation! Foundations come in different forms and finishes – Liquid, sticks, matte, dewy and a particular formula may work better on some skin types than others.
People with dry skin produce less sebum (oil), making it difficult for their skin to retain moisture. So products that boost hydration are beneficial for this skin type. For dry skin type the skin needs to be prepped with a good moisturizer and a primer so that the makeup application can slide on smoothly. The pros reach out for a liquid, cream or oil foundation. It will smoothly apply over any rough areas and give luminosity to the skin. On the opposite end of the skin spectrum, those with oily skin types produce extra sebum which can leave waxiness on the surface that can appear shiny and make foundation application a little challenging. To minimize the shine we need to use mattifying primers, water based formulas, powders or mattefinish foundations.
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Can you tell our readers how to achieve the perfect Diwali look? Diwali is a festival that brings people together to celebrate with great excitement, joy and anticipation! This season the makeup look I would suggest to all the women out there is to go with illuminating highlighters on the cheek bones and a dewy finish foundation base to make your skin look healthy and glowy. There is no accessory better than a glowing skin between all the festivities. This can be complimented with subtle gold glitter/ metal eyeshadows with lots of mascara and a statement lip colour according to the outfit. We can ditch the kohl eyes and go for bold winged eyeliner instead! This makeup look can be worn on either a heavy outfit or a light one and it perfectly defines the feel of the festival of lights! What products can be used to keep the makeup intact from morning puja until cracker bursting time at night? A good primer and a foundation should be a staple at such events. I’d suggest a high coverage long lasting foundation such as MAC studio fix in your shade which does a great job when applied correctly. A compact powder and a makeup finishing spray from the same brand (MAC cosmetics) will be my recommendation to keep the Makeup intact for longer durations. Zoha Specializes in heavy royal bridal makeup & glamorous looks. For make up enquires you can contact at glamouratibyzoha@gmail.com ; Instagram Handle: makeupbyzohakhan TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 43
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SMILES With Children’s day around the corner, here are the best places in Hyderabad where you can spend time with your children helping them grow and learn through play.
Kydz Hangout
This is a one stop for various activities for your children including a children’s play area with well crafted fun games. Organising play dates here would just excite the children even more. This is a hobby centre that provides creative activities and after school activities for kids that include a range of various activities like puppet making, learning the piano, languages and art, program robots, puzzles, and so many more. Oh and how can we forget a kid’s party venue for all kinds of themed birthday parties. And yes, a cafe for the moms to relax and interact with others. How relieving to find one stop for it all! Where to find it: Plot No. 6, UBI Colony, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Contact: 9573357142
Play2grow
Enhancing gross motor skills is essential for children, be it crawling, walking or running and this is the right place to help your child grow through play. Believe it or not, play2grow has 8 play circuits that include sky, crawl and climb, walk and run, ceramic, science and so many more, focusing on the physical activities involving child experience through the circuits in sequential order. This weekend let your child explore and develop various skills. And, if you have a birthday coming up, don’t forget to book them with amazing combos provided. Where to find it: Level 2, Srila Mall, Abids, Hyderabad. Contact: 8328042588 44 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
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Krazi Chiks
A family oriented, indoor entertainment center, offering well maintained amusement products such as video games, gift machines and fun games ranging from bouncy castle, air hockey, mini train, merry-go round, bumper cars and so many more. Their staff is well trained and provide prompt assistance when required. It also provides packages for birthday parties and is an ideal spot to spend time and create some unforgettable memories with your children. Where to find it: Needs arcade, Bogulkunta X road, Tilak road, Abids, Hyderabad. Contact: +91- 40- 24753473
The Jump zone
The biggest indoor inflatable play area in Hyderabad offers varied facilities, from a venue for birthday parties which takes of the load for planning one, to play time for kids, so that they can thoroughly enjoy themselves. It is exclusively for ages ranging from 6 months to 12 years. You’ll find a bouncy castle, climbing tower, ride on toys and other play structures with assured safety and security of your children. Jump high, jump low, jump all the way at jump zone! Where to find it: plot no 21, behind Inorbit mall, Vittal Rao Nagar, madhapur, Hyderabad. Contact: 8008263010 TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 45
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Sim and Sam’s party and play town
A technology and gadget free play area providing fun games and activities for the healthier growth of the children. It is a unique area in the city that includes facilities like puzzle bricks, water trampoline, jungle maze, obstacle courses, outdoor sports and other activities. And if you have a birthday coming up, all you have to do is book a party at Sim and Sam’s and they will look after everything including the yummy food served. Where to find it: opposite Siddh convention, Cineplanet lane, Kompally, Hyderabad. Contact: 9989983786
Kidihou Museum
A unique concept brought to Hyderabad a few years ago, Kidihou is a museum with exhibits for children, such that they can explore, touch, feel, sense and experience; helping them develop various skills at an early age. They organise new camps, workshops and events catering to the needs of the children and provide an opportunity for their growth through well designed programs and exhibits. One of its kind in India, Kidihou is a distinct and special place to visit. Where to find it: Plot 5 and 6, Sanjeev Enclave, Whitefields road, Kondapur, Hyderabad. Contact: 9052395488
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“Being a mother is the best feeling any woman can experience. For sure, I was the happiest person on earth twice, when both of my kids were born and that’s when responsibilities came along. Visiting Thailand was a dream and going for an underwater walk made it the best trip. It is a memory my daughter Zinia will cherish always. A place in Hyderabad my children enjoy visiting, no doubt had to be the Numaish - Nampally exhibition because of all the fun games and food available at one place. They eagerly wait for it each year.” Gulzar Hassan Hudda, Homemaker and part time entrepreneur.
“From the time we found out that I was pregnant, we were happy for whoever it would be, a boy or a girl. My son was premature but with the love provided, he could settle well. And since then we began giving him the best we could- a school, play areas and lots and lots of love. Once we gave him a toy car with a remote he enjoyed playing with it, but the surprise was, and even made the other car move along with this one. He loves visiting the zoo and looking at the animals live that he had been learning all this time.” Reshma Devani, Home Maker
“How I felt? Oh there was a volcano of emotions in my heart which in real sense no mom can put in words. A holiday in Europe was the best memory for we discovered so many expressions in him that amazed us through out the tour. O’play and the toy train at the NTR gardens are his favourite spot.” She adds, “ maa ke aankhon ka Noor, dil ka Sukoon, Kahn hai itna pyara? Woh hai sirf mera raaj dulara.” Sonam Jiwani, Homemaker
“A feeling I cannot express, we were so, so happy to have him. It was so beautiful. He identifies all the family members and calls out their names, can you imagine he is just 2! I feel extremely happy. He loves visiting malls, and especially loves McDonalds, no matter where he is. Nikky Manjiyani, Runs a math academy
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Unique Diwali Gifting Ideas
- By Masooma Fatima
Exchanging gifts are a part and parcel of our day to day lives. There are numerous festive occasions in India and exchanging gifts on those occasions is important and essential. Gifts can express emotions of care, affection, love, gratitude and other feelings that are left unsaid. One such festival when everyone exchanges love through gifts is DIWALI- the festival of lights. Bored of receiving and sending out the same old ‘laddoos’ or ‘Diwali Mithayi’? Want your gift to be a little different from the ordinary, a little unique and distinct? Worry not, we’ve got your back! Tulip presents to you some of the best places in Hyderabad from where you can buy your Diwali hampers-off the rack or on personalised order!
DÉCOR BY RAMA & VIDUSHI Confused about what to choose as the perfect Diwali hamper for your special one? Worry not, Rama and Vidushi have come up with so many options that you are sure to find the right option that suits your needs best. From goodie baskets, meticulously arranged sweets in mirrored trays, vintage themed hampers with dry fruits and tea lights, to luxury hampers with Rosé Wine and gorgeous candle stands- they have it all! The best part? Their gifting options are reusable and can be used as centre table pieces too. Go ahead and customise your choice of hamper now! Available at: trousseaudecor on Instagram and Road No. 3, Banjara Hills. Contact: 9908200778
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SPECIAL PEACH ARTISTRY Bespoke desserts and food gifts are the Peach Artistry’s specialities. Be it cakes, pastries, brownies, fudges or cookies they execute every edible gifting idea you can think of. Their Diwali menu includes fudge which they prefer over regular chocolates because of its richness and the flavours combinations they have created. The flavours include roasted almond+ nutmeg milk chocolate fudge, cranberries+ roasted cashew dark chocolate fudge, rose+ pistachios white chocolate fudge. They also have some sea salt and rosemary cookies and dark chocolate brownies on the menu. The Peach Artistry believes in the concept of made to order and also in preparing in small batches to maintain the flavoursomeness of their products. Available at: peach.artistry on Instagram Contact: 9000999501
CHAMPS FLEUR Champs Fleur is on an enchanting, luxurious journey to reinvent the art of gifting a rose by delivering elegant and personalised experiences to your loved ones. This Diwali, they have come up with a specially curated festive hamper, the perfect fix for all your festive gifting. It includes a very new “Verre Volant” arrangement with infinity rose baby breath and hydrangeas, adding the perfect pop of colour and flora to your Pooja room along with a silver diya, box of sweets, Kashmiri saffron tea and Incense sticks.They aim to bring out the Indian-ness with their personal and customized gift boxes, to make you not just feel at home but also to spread the sparkle and the good word of festivities sung with the poetry of flowers. Available at: Champsfleur on Instagram & www.champsfleur.com Contact : 9100062811
WHIFF & SNIFF What’s better a way to spread light on the festival of lights itself than gifting a hamper full of beautiful candle lights? A collaboration by two friends, Whiff & Sniff has come up with the concept of making candles with beeswax. Why Beeswax? Because it is nontoxic, anti-inflammatory, biodegradable and improves the air quality. Their special Diwali hamper contains 5 scented candles with the fragrances of Vanilla, Sandlewood, Rosemary, Lavender and Orange. Then they have 3 varieties of customised cupcake shaped candles that tempt you to take a bite. Apart from these, the hamper also has the typical wax and Tulasi diyas. Order now to light up someone’s day! Available at: whiff.sniff on Instagram Contact: 9652844767
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SPECIAL GRACIOUS WRAPPERS This Diwali, gift your loved ones exquisite and gorgeous looking ‘Gracious Hampers’. Their range of packaging and hampers includes trunks, baskets, trays and lots of innovative stuff that can be filled with loads of goodies. Be it a hamper with candles and chocolates, cookies and dryfruits or teacups and roses, they specialise in them all! These hampers can also be custom made as per your taste and choice. So go ahead and pre order your hamper to make this festival ravishing and delightful for your loved ones. Available at: Gracious Wrappers at Instagram, Facebook & Rukmini Sadan, Begumpet. Contact: 9866460399
GOTA HOUSE Chocolates get eaten and flowers die, hence Gota house has come up with a new concept of Diwali hampers that are full of their intricate ‘Gota Patti and Floral Jewellery’. Every jewellery piece is uniquely hand crafted to compliment your festive look and to provide it an old world yet a contemporary charm. All you have to do is select the jewellery of your choice, place the order and send out the hamper to your loved one to make their day! Available at: the_gota_house at Instagram. Contact: 8712449408
THE SILVER LINING A trusted and reputed name in field of Premium Gift items, the Silver Lining prides itself in offering affordable yet exclusive gift hampers. Most of their products are are plated with 92.5% Silver or 24k Gold. Other than these they also make hampers with resin, porcelain and other alloy materials. Their special Diwali hampers offer a wide range of choice. Baskets full of edible goodies, Silver plates with small silver show pieces, hampers filled with candles and flavoured coffee etc are a just few to name. Happy golden/ silver Diwali! Available at: House No. 3 Road No. 10, Banjara Hills. Contact: 9703318881
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SPECIAL MR. BLOOM Mr. Bloom is a florist company started with an intention of sending love and happiness to your loved ones on their special days. Because where flowers bloom, so does happiness right? With Diwali around the corner, they have launched their special Diwali hamper which includes not just a wide variety of flowers to choose from but also chocolates, dry fruits, scented candles, floating heart and flower diyas. Their special rose boxes also have a secret section where you can snuggle in some flower petals and chocolates to surprise your dear one. Order now to make someone’s Diwali sweeter and happier. Available at: mrbloom.in on Instagram & www.mrbloom.in Contact: 9985557086
PITARA PACKAGING Pitara Packaging is known for constantly innovating and experimenting to get new products and designs in place to fulfill the never ending expectations and demands of buyers. Their products not only cater to the high end market but also those who come with a limited budget in mind. For Diwali 2k18, they have come up with beautiful and luxurious platters that have lily jars, mason jars, petite cake dome, Chique Brass platters and lots more to choose from. You can fill these with items of your choice like macaroons, dry fruits, candles, flowers, wine, laddoos, chocolates, teas etc. Spoil yourself with choice and order your hamper now! Available at: 8-1-409 Road No. 5, Banjara Hills. Contact: 7799200902
ADHVIK CREATIONS Spreading happiness through creativity is their motto and Adhvik Creations really does stand by it. This Diwali, Adhvik has come up with hampers that are synonymous only to them as they specialise in customising hampers according to their client’s taste and budget. Their hampers are beautifully decorated on the outside and are even more beautiful on the inside. Healthy nuts, mouth freshners, Florentines, candles, cookies and special health bars are a part of their speciality hampers. Order yours now before its too late! Available at: Adhvik Creations on Facebook & Prashant Colony, Ameerpet. Contact: 9885857008 TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 51
SPECIAL JUST HERBS Pamper your loved ones this Diwali with the eco-friendly bundle of goodness from Just Herbs. Their products are not just safe for the skin but also very effective. Just Herbs has launched their special “Ayurvadic Glow Boosting Bundle” for the festive season. This special Kit is a results-driven organic skincare routine, aimed at enhancing one’s glow and also works on skin repair, fine lines and skin ageing. The Ayurvedic Glow-Boosting Bundle consists of the Silksplash NeemOrange Rehydrant Ayurvedic Face Wash, Instaglow Almond Complexion Pack, Fair’e Mulethi-Khus Skin Lightening Gel and Kimsukadi tail – glow-boosting facial oil. I’m sure this skin and environment-friendly bundle of joy will surely bring a smile and a special glow on your loved ones face. Available at: Autumn Leaf Café at Banjara Hills. www.justherbs.in Contact : 8437048180
ESOTICO CHOCOLATES Esotico is a start-up and specialises in homemade exotic and mouth-watering chocolates. Each of their chocolate is crafted with love and dedication and has a unique fragrance of cocoa and ganache. Their Diwali hamper is a unique blend of assorted chocolates, wild truffles, almond florentine, brownies and hazelnut truffles. They also have hampers with decorative candles, dry fruits and juices. What are you waiting for? Gift your loved ones Esotico chocolates because “I have too much chocolate”, said no one ever! Available at: 8-2-332/A Road No. 3, Banjara Hills. Contact : 9866460399
RANIYA FASHION HOUSE Diwali is the festival of lights and crackers and on this special occasion, you ought to look like a ‘pataka’! The startup brand Raniya, presents to you a hamper full of goodness that can make you look like the real bomb you are. The hamper includes a timeless Bandhani outfit coz nothing brings happiness like a new attire. It also has a box full of heavenly cupcakes in a variety of flavours baked by Totally Frosted. Have this hamper sent to your special one to give them as much happiness that it gave to the ones creating it! Available at: raniya_fashions at Instagram. Contact: 8247319389
SKIN SECRETS An organic skin essentials brand called ‘Skinsecrets by Dee’ produces bodyscrubs, lip scrubs , body masks, foot soaks, and face mists which are completely organic and 100% handmade. Diwali is the best occasion to get your hands on these products and send them to your loved ones to pamper and prepare their skin for the festival. I’m sure, they’re gonna start loving you more after receiving such a thoughtful gift. The skin secrets hampers contain cute little jars, bottles and pouches with formulas to make your skin glow. So, go pampering! Available at: skinsecretsbydee at Instagram. Contact:7337083819 52 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
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King Style! Spending mornings that turn into afternoons in eateries, having big fulfilling meals, catching up with friends and brunching while munching on some delicious food...Ah this is called living life king size! With a jammed schedule and routine lifestyle, one hardly has time to live life King size but hey! Don’t be upset, you still have a Sunday! Spend the hard-earned weekend with an overflow of champagne, delectable pastries and world-class cuisine.Here’s a road map to locate Hyderabad’s gastronomic treasures.We’ve factored in ambience, keeping an eye out for a sunny rooftop space, killer views, a convivial vibe, or expert design. Add these places to your list and get ready brunch never tasted so good.
- By Masooma Fatima
SEASONAL TASTES- THE WESTIN
What’s on the menu? On Sundays, Westin’s special gourmet brunch features live cooking stations where dim sum pastas, wok noodles and fresh hot breads are made to order. Their signature foods not only include local Telangana and Andhra cuisines but also a wide range of delicious International food. The Mulligatawnt Soup, Gosht Shami Kebab, Fish Krapow, Pineapple fried rice and Cashew nut Tomato Curry are some of my personal favourites. To pair with their exceptional food menu, they have some chilled Cocktail and Mocktail offerings. There is absolutely no arguing that Westin does its desserts well- so well that they completely stand out in terms of both innovation and taste! Their mouth watering Ice cream Tacos, Chocolate sushi and Fried Sushi are impossible to find anywhere else. Not to forget their Lady Baltimore, Caramel Choux Bun, Milly Feuilly and Malai Firni whose exquisite flavours still linger in my mouth. Westin’s Brunch Buffet is a definitely a must try! Price: Rs. 2500 per head Address: Raheja IT Park, Hitec City, Madhapur, Hyderabad. Contact: 04067676767 TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 53
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What’s on the menu? ITC Hotels is widely known for its food and specialty restaurants.The Sunday brunch at Deccan Pavilion is an elaborate spread of 2 Soups veg & non-veg, 8 bread rolls as accompaniments for soups. Their live counters have Starters, Dosa, eggs, pasta, hot-dogs, Chocolate fountain & ice-creams. The buffet also showcases ‘Local love’ dishes. Along with the local dishes, they also put up Chinese, continental, sushi bars,dimsums, south & north Indian dishes. They also have live salad counters for people who like to make their own salads along with 3 types of biryanis on the buffet (mutton,chicken & tarkari) for all the biryani lovers. Apart from these dishes, they also curate dishes for the guests according to their preference be it gluten free breads or allergen free food.The dessert spread comprises of approx. 20 western desserts and approx 8-10 Indian mithais. For a luxurious and fair brunch, be there at Deccan Pavilion next Sunday! Price: Rs. 2200 per head Address: 6-3-1187,Begumpet, Hyderabad Contact: 040 23400132
Okra- Marriott:
What’s on the menu? The brunch at Marriott is spread out across the restaurant as well as the outdoor pool-side. Through a diverse array of live counters, Marriott hopes to make the brunch more interactive and interesting. One of the most intriguing live stations is the Chaat counter that served up ubiquitous Indian street food like Pani Puri and Chaat with a modern twist. Besides the live counters, there they have a regular buffet spread featuring both Indian and Continental preparations. The rasam, kurkuri bhindi and pasta are some of my favourites. Coming to Desserts, the Marriott buffet featured some awesome Bengali sweets like Ras Kadam, Kesari Raj Bhog, and Chhana Pan on offer. Other Indian desserts on offer included a live counter for Jalebi and Rabri and sweets like Anjeer Toast. The ones that really caught my fancy were inspired creations like Grand Marnier, Sachertorte, and Gianduja that are bit of a rarity in the city. For genuinely crafted and expertly cooked food, head straight to Marriott on a Sunday! Price: Rs 2850 per head Address: Lower Tankbund, Hyderabad Contact: 04027522999 54 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
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What’s on the menu? Out of the many specialities that Sheraton has, one of them is the concept of ‘themed brunches’. Every month, their team comes up with a new concept of brunching. A welcoming mix of casual yet refined, Feast delivers unmatched hospitality and service with brunches including a range of food optionscrafted from the freshest ingredients. Their Chocolate themed brunch is one of my personal favorites! A lazy Sunday definitely calls for some mouth watering chocolate. Indulge in a delightful experience as the talented team of culinarians curate delectable delights for you. Pamper your taste buds with the most divine delicacies including the chocolate pizza, chocolate ravioli, and chocolate fondue amongst others, coupled with chocolate based cocktails and mocktails to complement your meal. Coming to their main course- the tortilla soup, stick chicken, fish balls, mutton gravy, falafel and veg biryani are my favourites. For desserts, satiate your sweet tooth as you indulge in sinful Belgian fine chocolate infused treats. With a chic, contemporary interior and cordial heart-warming services, Sheraton on Sunday is a must visit! Price: Rs. 1600 per head Address: Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Contact: 040 49251111
AMARA- TRIDENT
What’s on the menu? Trident’s Amara which means ‘eternal’ in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, is as fresh and timeless as the fine cuisine it serves. From regional dishes of Hyderabad to flavours from the Far East and the Mediterranean, Amara is ideal for a business lunch or a leisure family dinner. Featuring a copper-decorated show kitchen with a rotisol oven, the restaurant serves an extensive buffet. Few of their specialities include soft shell crab, Vietnamese Chao Tam (spiced shrimp mousse with sugarcane and shallot sambal), tamarind marinated fish, gargir and water chestnut salad, Italian pastas, pizzas and risottos, Indonesian Nasi Goreng, Hyderabad dum biryani, Australian lamb rack with gorgonzola mash, focaccia and crostini. These are topped off with a melt-in-the-mouth Chocolate Mille Feuille, Crème Brulee or Watermelon Carpaccio. The dessert spread at Amara is so lavish that you might not even be able to taste all the items. For a lavish buffet with beautiful interiors, visiting Trident on a Sunday is a must! Price: Rs 2596 per head Address: HITEC City, Near Cyber Towers, Madhapur, Hyderabad. Contact: 040 66232323
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d n a te e! a r o r c o f e e d b o r t e t v e e s n t e e g k i , l I e L A m o W I h r D u s i o y Th p u t h g li
- By Nishat Afzal
Diwali is around the corner! Lord Rama triumphing over Ravana- the history of Diwali revokes our inner good being; to fight the wrong and let peace prevail, eradicate darkness and let the lights shine on! No festival is commemorated without the cleansing our hearts, where our loved ones reside, and our homes, where their living self breathes. Diwali is no exception. How do we want our house to look like? Living room filled with the ecstatic fragrance of lavender scented candles, with a hint of lilies from the burning incense sticks lit near the idols of the Gods, a balcony which gleams with fairy lights and makes every person passing by stare at it, railings entwined with marigolds, and perhaps a complete furniture make-over itself? A million options to choose from, but how to materialize them is the question every year during festivals. So here, we bring to you the best tips and tricks and places where you can achieve all that and so much more, enough to make your house decor move up a notch and stay an example for years to come. These are the much needed curated list of places made to cater to your lighting requirement this Diwali. What is the first and foremost thing that comes to our mind when we start decorating for Diwali? Lights, of-course! There are LEDs, paper lanterns, disco mini lights, light strips, candles and our very dear earthen diyas. Where to buy? Confusing, right? If you stay anywhere close to Banjara Hills, you’re in luck because you’ve got some really cool stores to choose from. 56 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
Fos Lightings
If you’re looking for chic wall lamps to light up your corridor, walls or the staircase area, head to this fantabulous store. They offer a wide variety, right from pendant lamps to table lamps and light whorls to lampshades. Crystal chandeliers are yet another beautiful thing they have. One look and you’re bound to fall in love with them. Where: City Centre Mall, Banjara Hills. Contact : 98996 89630
Light Sketch
This place is made for the modern era lovers. I would wholly and solely go there for their collection of pendant lamps. They have splendid pieces, which defines modern times. You will end up purchasing more lamps than you’d planned to. Where: Kavuri Hills, Madhapur Contact: 80089 25000
Brillica
If you’re more into the sleek and delicate lightings, this is your store to rush to. They vend a range of intricate lamps that will make your house look like a glass masterpiece. After all, lights are the crucial element of Diwali. Where: Verizon Capital, Kondapur Contact: 86869 15188
Coming to the Decor, we have endless options which would definitely tangle your mind. But, we’ll break it down for you.
Manglam Handicrafts Boutique
If you love handicrafts as much as I do, do not think twice and head straight to this wonder place. You will be awestruck with every piece that the store constitutes. They have idols of Gods and Goddesses made with teakwood and sandalwood, which will reignite the devotee in you. The vast assortments of artifacts have very elaborate detailings. The delicately designed coffee tables are going to be the showstoppers of your home. Where: Road No 12, Banjara Hills Contact : 98665 02424 TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 57
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This is a branch of the establishment Good Earth which has 7 stores each in every metropolitan city of India. This emporium consists of pieces with elaborate detailing and with a touch of regality. You can also shop for your festival clothes here as they supply those as well. Lavish lanterns, candle stands and diyas have to be their signature products. Starting from Rs. 899 to Rs. 19,200, these have unique names as well like Bagh-e-bahar lantern or Paro Candle stand. They also cater bed linen, duvets, curtains, dining needs and a range of bath and body care goods. Where: Road No 12, Banjara Hills. Contact : 040 23338000
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This is one place you should make sure to visit for your linen needs. It has recently launched an exclusive collection of bed linen and cushion covers called ‘Sauvage’ for the upcoming fall and festive season. It also features a velveteen base that will make you escape into its smoothness. The range depicts flora and fauna on its surface- from flying storks, to coat of arms with a crown, a lone gold lion, a queen bee, a sinuous viper to a tiger in the garden, and with such animal instincts on the prowl, your living spaces will be transformed overnight. The motifs and patterns carry bold imagery created with fine artisanship accented by the gold zari, silken fringes, corded flanges and crafted tassels to add to an indulgent quality towards its plush look. Make your dens, bedchambers and other living spaces roar with élan with their new variety. Where: Road No 7, Banjara Hills. Contact : 82872 63306
We also have special DIY section where you can check out the amazing décor supplies you can make along with your kids. They are going to love it, take it from me. Let’s get to work, guys! Jar candles- Before you ponder upon it, yes, I have coined this word myself. You’ll be needing scented tea lights for this that you will easily find on Amazon or Flipkart with a price of Rs. 200 for about 40-50 pieces. Those small glass jars in which we are given the mudcakes and stuff we buy are often just lying our kitchen containing mustard seeds or some random powder. Take these and gently place one tea light in each of the jars. Now, decorate the jar with a white or any other colored lace along the edges of its mouth. You can also let your kids try glass painting on them. Light these and keep on the centre table or in any corner. Bound to catch eyes! Flower rangoli- Too simple, too common, but had to be mentioned because it’s a vital thing. Let your children bring out their creative side and artistically make different designs of rangoli with flowers. Powder rangoli is too clichéd. Mosaic Lamps- For anyone who do not know, IKEA stocks a range of amazing simplistic lamps, they absolutely define my style. To make these plain and simple lamps a tad bit festive, you can decorate the lampshade with tiny colored glass pieces. Be careful while doing this. You can own the lamps for around Rs. 300 each. Floating candles- Assuming that you’re going to buy the tea lights, the extras which will be left are going to be used here. Take a large glass bowl, fill up to three quarters of it and immerse rose petals. Now, gently place the tea lights to let them float among the petals. Just too perfect! Henna candles- Heard it for the first time? You’re going to love it. Get hold of your usual plain candles and a cone of henna. Google for henna designs and start making the easiest one on the candles. You’re going to be very proud of the outcome of your work. Be it a festival or a usual day, make sure you celebrate it with peace and think about your safety. These are the times you come together as a family, work towards making the home so much better and grow as a whole.
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What if you’ve a line of meetings ahead of you or have other pending work which won’t let you go out for shopping? Not to worry, you also have the option of online shopping.
Pepperfry.com
You would be a bit skeptical to purchase furniture and décor online as there are enough fraudsters these days, but the one site you can completely trust is pepperfry.com. They also have 2 stores in the city, one at Kothapet, Hitech city and another in Banjara Hills, road no.12, where you can pick all that you ordered or go there yourself just in case you want to check the furniture prior to booking. They deliver your orders to your doorstep, install and set it up for you. They have almost every home and furniture need of yours filled with utmost sophistication and modernity. The L-shaped sofas are to die for. They also have a special Diwali offer wherein they are giving away 50% discount on roughly every product.
Ferns and Petals
This is another good option to buy your flowers from. They offer a 10% discount on your second order as well.
“Today, when Diwali has become all about sounds than lights, I celebrate one that’s sweet in taste, bright all around, with a little too much of love. The real festive fever sets in when my home starts smelling of ghee and boondis. I prefer not purchasing laddus but having homemade ones prepared by my mother. The best part is absconding with hot laddus from the kitchen with my mom not coming to know. My favorite part will always be- the lights. I try and reuse last year’s cord of lights and diyas. It is not only cost-friendly but the smell of the burnt cotton and oil still remains in it, reminiscent of my childhood and how my mother taught me to light those lamps. On this day, when my entire house gets lit up (literally), it is all filled with tranquility and somehow keeps reminding that God is not present just inside a caged room but inside us. Everywhere. All the time.” Gayathri Rajput, Quality Analyst at Amazon
“I usually buy all my Diwali festive needs from General Bazaar, Secunderabad. I get all the things I need at affordable prices and without rushing to other parts of the city. The celebratory bedsheets and fabrics are always from Address Home. They are amazingly soft and I love their prints. Being in a typical Indian family, where all the kids are struggling to make a career, we’re all scattered in different parts of the world and Diwali is that day which binds us together. We gave up exploding noisy crackers and now, we only explode love that we have for each other.” Sravani Reddy, Quality Analayst at Uber. “Being a working woman, I never really had much time to go shopping for home décor and clothes, as that involves going to many stores. I choose to do online shopping which saves me a lot of time and energy. One of my favorite apps is Myntra. It has a literal huge variety of clothes, from jeans to lehengas and everything in between. As for my kid, it is going to be his first Diwali and I’ve already bought his clothes from firstcry.com I love how he looks in that cute little kurta. For the décor, I use the artificial flowers as it helps me from going around shopping for flowers every year.” Shravya Ravipati, Dentist TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 59
FASHION
So Many Juttis and Only Two Feet
Inspired by Indian royalty over 400 years ago, Juttis are still the most chic and trendy footwear. This Diwali, glam and prep up your festive attire with the best of embellished, printed, embroidered and painted Juttis. Take your pick; buy the pair and rock the full on desi look coz life is too short to wear boring shoes!
Tahera Fatima, Fashion Blogger “Juttis have always been my favourite footwear coz they can not only be worn on a traditional outfit but can also be styled on a western outfit. They’re pretty to look at, comfortable and absolutely chic”.
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JuttiChoo
Welcome to the brand that epitomizes the aura of Punjabi Jutti – JuttiChoo. Their every pair is designed by experienced and talented craftsmen and artisans who never compromise with quality. With intricate embroideries standing out on each piece, JuttiChoo exemplifies the art and science of embroidery on Punjabi Juttis. In the past few years, JuttiChoo has become a renowned authentic Punjabi Jutti brand, not only in India but internationally as well. Their Juttis are also worn by many B-town and Tellywood divas. The best part? No designs are alike at JuttiChoo, simply because the same pinch is not meant to pinch at your feet. This Diwali, give an ode to the unique you, order from JuttiChoo! Place your order at: www.juttichoo.com Contact: 91 9888662225
Pastels and Pop
Pastels and Pop is an ethnic designer label inspired by the vibrant handcrafting culture of India. Their team has gone back to the roots, travelled far and wide, deep into the country to bring back unique gifts from each region that fit seamlessly into the designs they create. Their design philosophy is greatly influenced by small villages and towns. From hand picking the smallest sequins to crafting their Juttis until applying the final touches, Pastels and Pop masters in perfection. The best part? They not only handcraft jutties but also khussa’s and Indo Western clothing. This Diwali, dress your feet with jutties from pastels and pop that are sure to brighten up your day and bring a smile on your face! Place your orders at: pastelsandpop.com Contact: 91 9663391638
Jutti Closet
North India’s popular ‘Jutti’ has always been a part of the Indian culture and heritage and is now paving its way around the globe. It was its beauty, grace and charm that attracted the ‘Jutti Closet’ to start their venture. They started off on a very small scale but in less than a year have grown to be so popular that celebrities like Rashmi Desai, Meher Vij, Khushboo Garewal etc., prefer wearing Juttis handcrafted by the Jutti closet. Intricate designing with rich golden and silver threads goes into preparing a pair of Juttis from the Jutti Closet. Their detailing is then crafted with colourful beads and stones imparting a touch of royalty that is projected in different shades of leather. The best part? The Juttis from Jutti closet go well and can be worn with both ethnic and western outfits. This Diwali, swap your heels with Juttis made with love from the Jutti Closet! Place your order at: jutticloset on Instagram Contact: 91 9053600013
Saya. India
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Started out by two best friends, Saya is a result of the passion for creating new designs and marketing. The main motive behind creating Saya was to rekindle the love and feeling of being Indian in women. This venture is just 6 months old but has already spoken volumes about the sense of style and tonality. Its designs are of contemporary, Middle Eastern, British and Indian styles. Each pair of their Jutti is specially handcrafted in premium quality leather with double cushioning for your comfort. Every new collection launched by Saya is inspired by a series of events in the lives of its founders who take great pleasure in the hard work they put in. All its pairs call out to women who love fashion and want to dazzle. The best part? Saya specialises not only in Juttis but also mules. This Diwali, hear your closet calling out to the pair of Juttis from Saya and go order them already! Place your order at: saya.india at Instagram Contact: 91 9205776278
Jutti Express
Good shoes take you to good places, which is exactly why Jutti express has a Jutti for every occasion. Be it a wedding, party, festival or just for daily wear, they have a Jutti for all. The Juttis at Jutti express are of the finest quality with extensive embroidery and beautiful sequin work. Their Juttis have a very versatile style which is the perfect combination of fashion and comfort. Their printed Juttis are an ensemble of delicately printed motifs on chic bases. Jutti Express goes beyond limits to bring happiness to its customers, which is why they have this concept of printing/ embroidering the initials of one’s name on the Juttis. Not only this, they are also known for their prompt delivery with the perfect sized pair. The best part? Jutti Express not only caters to the needs of women but also men- yes they have Juttis for your better halves as well. This Diwali, adorn your feet with a pair from Jutti Express and turn you footsteps into a catwalk everywhere you make an appearance! Place your order at: Juttiexpress at Instagram Contact: 91 9953434914
Tanusha Bajaj, Model “I think one of the most versatile pair of shoes is Juttis! They go with everything from a pair of jeans to dhoti pants and they’re super comfy and cute. No matter how many pairs I own, I can never have enough of them!” Aliya Baig, Makeup Artist “I like being comfortable when I’m at work as I’m on my toes all day. Juttis are one comfortable pair of footwear which keeps my feet relaxed and at the same time look very chic and classic”
Jutties Maker
Hand crafted by some of India’s finest Artisans, Jutties Maker brings to you a collection of purest leather jutties that sustain the finery of an heirloom. Their jutties are hand embroidered on cloth with extreme attention to every knot and curve. Every pair is quality checked and then moved to the final phase of packaging, which then is delivered to you with love. Jutties Maker is so good at making something so comfortable look utterly gorgeous that even celebrities like Sara Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon and Janhvi Kapoor couldn’t stop themselves from ordering a pair from them. The best part? These jutties are both affordable and beautiful and can be seen in the feet of celebrities as well as college girls. This Diwali, give your attire a desi Punjabi look with a pair of jutties from Jutties Maker as they believe that with religion on board, they can deliver the best to the world! Place your order at: www.juttiesmaker.com Contact: +919050582145 TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 61
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Juttilicious by Jash
Juttilicious prides itself for being one of the most versatile Jutti brands in India. Ask for any size, shape, colour or pattern and they can customise it for you just the right way. Their Juttis are made only in Punjab by the most skilled Punjabi artisans. The designs are not only pretty to look at but also very comfortable with double cushioning. You can wear them from 8am to 8pm and your feet will still feel feather light. The best part? They make matching clutches and Juttis that can make you stand out in any function. This Diwali, wear Juttilicious and look beautylicious! Place you order at: juttilicious_by_jash Contact: 91 8050877877
Anika Khara, Fashion Consultant “I love wearing Juttis as they a perfect piece of fashion which is so unique multi usable. Now days, Juttis are available is so many beautiful designs to bring out beauty in many varieties. I love pairing my Juttis with saris. Not only in ethnic we can also team up Juttis with western wear”
Chandana Munipalle, Travel and Style Blogger “Juttis happen to be the most comfortable and versatile footwear ever. They can be paired with Indian outfits or western and they look equally good! They are a perfect choice for festive wear as well as casual wear. Comfortable on your feet, and classy looking, Juttis are something that I stock up in every colour & style possible”
Coral Haze
Blending Indian tradition with contemporary sensibilities, Coral Haze, offers an exquisite collection of designer handcrafted Punjabi Juttis. From casual day wear to ornate wedding wear to subtle office wear, they have a perfect piece for every person and for every occasion. Their forte lies in their unique, quirky designs and high precision detailing. Since their inception, Coral Haze has garnered a lot of appreciation for their work not only from commoners but also from celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Disha Patni, Esha Gupta etc who have been spotted wearing their Juttis on multiple occasions. The best part? Juttis from Coral Haze come with a guarantee to not lose their colour or texture throughout their life. This Diwali, be spoilt for choice for fabrics and hues from the wide offerings by Coral Haze and flaunt your festive look! Place your order at: www.coralhaze.com Contact: 91 9910688597
Meraki Jutti
Meraki Designs was founded by two sisters with the aim of making Punjabi Juttis more popular in South India. They offer an exclusive collection of genuine leather handmade Juttis. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a fabulous pair of Juttis and in their case it has indeed proved to be true. Meraki began on a small scale with just fashion obsession and is now shipping Juttis all over India, America and Canada. The best part? Meraki provides themed Juttis in accordance with every festival whether it is elephants for Dusshera or moon and stars themed Juttis for Eid. This Diwali, get your customised pair of Juttis from Meraki and let your feet do the talking! Place your order at: meraki.jutti on Instagram Contact: Dm on Instagram 62 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
Bows & Buckles
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Bows and buckles is a Lucknow based company that was established with a vision to provide a contemporary twist to the Indian Juttis. It brings you a line of bespoke fine leather Juttis that offers a perfect blend of craftsmanship with comfort. Bright colours, perfect finish, supreme quality, price worth and impeccable service has been its forte since 2015. The brand Bows n Buckles has been a reason behind incessant happy feet and takes pride in every design it showcases. Team bows & Buckles handcraft their Juttis with intense care and love and extend the same you in the form of these beautiful mojaris. The best part? Along with Juttis they also make Kohlapuri chappals that are sure to make you fall in love with them. This Diwali, buy a bows & buckles creation because every foot deserves a perfect pair of shoes that swears to leave an impact everywhere it travels! Place your order at: bown_n_buckles on Instagram Contact: 91 8808039373
Punjabi Jutti
Originally from Noida, this Jutti brand is known for their speciality in all kinds of Juttis. Whether you are looking for beaded, printed, threaded, embroidered or embellished, they have them all! Their jutties are extremely comfortable and can be worn to college and also to a wedding. They are made of pure leather and provide an essential ethnic appeal to the person wearing them. Every pair of Juttis made by Punjabi Jutti is made with love and care using age old techniques. The best part? They have launched their special painted Jutti collection for this festive season that can be made to order in any kind of paint designs. This Diwali, steal the show by putting on a pair from Punjabi Jutti! Place your order at: punjabijutti06 on Instagram Contact: 91 7837068177
Karishma Asoodani, Journalist “Jutties can change any conventional look to get a fusion twist. They are too Punjabi, like my personality. Ha-ha” Ishna Rawlani, Personal style blogger “I think Juttis are the most comfortable footwear one can opt for! I literally wear them with denims and shirt too, just don’t restrict it to Indian or ethnic wear, it works with everything”
Jutti Meri
Recreating the ‘never out of fashion Juttis’ with a splash of colours, Jutti Meri excels at5 comfort and style. The brand had a kick start in 2016 and has now grown to be extremely popular amongst the best Jutti brands. It offers you maximum comfort and at the same time, a very trendy look. Their best selling Jutti is a pair made with golden/silver shimmer thread embroidery and a thick band of ghungroos on the front. The best part? Jutti Meri offers you Juttis at a price cheaper than that of their competitors. This Diwali, show off your style with a pair of festive Juttis from Jutti Meri and let your inner Diva shine. Place your order at: juttimeri2016 on Facebook Contact: 91 8007888202
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Mojri
Designed by the talented mother daughter duo, each Jutti at Mojri aims to recreate high street fashion for those who are passionate about wearing something elegant and contemporary. Their creative team works day and night to bring out something which is really new and different from the lot. Their intricate designs, exquisite embroideries and the varied colour palette not only reveal the true culture of Punjab but also merge latest trends with it. The best part? The entire mojari range can be worn with maxi dresses and skirts as well. This Diwali, flaunt your newest pair of Juttis from Mojari with your ethnic ensembles and shine! Place your order at: www. themojri.com Contact: 91 9501082351
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Spotted Karisma & Kareena sporting Juttis
Punjabi Jutti Lover
Based in Ambala, they are the biggest suppliers of Punjabi Juttis and khussa’s in their area. Their Juttis are most famous for the comfort they provide along with style. Unlike all other brands, they have not a single layer of cushioning but a double layer for double comfort. Juttis at Punjabi Jutti lover are made of pure vegan leather and they come with a ‘no shoe bite’ guarantee. They also sell jutties in wholesale prices when there is a bulk order. The best part? Their matching jutties and clutches come with a no fade guarantee that keeps your accessories looking brand new even after a lot of usage. This Diwali, let people fall in love with your desi attire as you rock the festive look wearing a pair of Juttis from Punjabi Jutti Lover! Place your order at: Punjabijuttilover on Instagram Contact: 8950085777
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Your Diabetic Queries Answered... We know you might have a ton of questions regarding Diabetes. And in this issue, you’ll get some of them answered by Dr. Amit Goel. An Endocrinologist by profession, he specialises in treating Diabetes, thyroid problems, Cushing syndrome, Polycystic ovarian Syndrome, Short Height, Pubertal and Sexual disorders. He has also published various research articles on diabetic neuropathy and several topics in Endocrinology across national and international Journals. Dr. Amit has been awarded the Medical Excellence Award 2017 by the solidarity council and is currently working at Sunshine Hospital, Gachibowli. How many types of diabetes are there? There a many types of Diabetes, the list goes up to 20 forms. The Most Common type of Diabetes in Adults is Type II Diabetes called Milletus. In Children it is the Type 1 Diabetes Milletus. The various other diabetes are Diabetes Insipidus , MODY , LADA , Fibrocalcific Pancreatic Diabetes, Secondary Diabetes etc. How is Diabetes diagnosed? Diagnosis of Diabetes is made by using a criteria laid down by the American Diabetes Association. We perform a few blood investigations like fasting plasma glucose (FPG) or HbA1C in a person who has symptoms. Some of the symptoms through which one can diagnose diabetes at home are excessive thirst, excessive hunger, frequent urination in the day or increased urination episodes at night as well. Does eating a lot of sugar cause diabetes? Yes. Our body has simple and complex carbohydrates and these in turn are both metabolized as sugar, leading blood sugar levels to fluctuate. Insulin is a hormone that in normal people without diabetes - transports glucose, or blood sugar, to cells for energy or to be stored for later use. In people with diabetes, cells are resistant to insulin; as a result of this insulin resistance, sugar accumulates in the blood. While eating sugar by itself does not cause insulin resistance, foods with sugar and fat can contribute to weight gain, thereby reducing insulin sensitivity in the body. Hence people with Diabetes can have natural occurring forms of sugar like Stevia which are a better alternative. What can people suffering from Diabetes do to keep it under control? Diabetes Control needs dedication and a strong will power as well trust within you for the treating doctor. It requires a proper diet as advised by the dietician as well following a strict exercise regimen along with a regular follow up and taking medication regularly. Nowadays, we come across kids suffering from Diabetes. Is this not an age conscious disease? Is diabetes genetic? In Kids the most common type of Diabetes is Type 1 DM which by itself is a multifactorial disease. Diabetes is not age conscious as there certain forms of Diabetes which are present at birth also. Diabetes has a genetic component but other environmental factors also contribute to its complex pathogenesis.
Is it true that being diabetic puts you at a risk of other diseases? Yes. When not taken control of properly or diagnosed late, Diabetes may eventually cause retinal damage causing blurred vision and vision loss. It may also cause damage to the nerves leading to burning sensation in the feet and after some time causing the slippers to slip from the foot and later on ulcerations. Diabetes may also damage Kidneys causing kidney failure. It affects the heart causing silent Heart attacks and also there is an increased risk of peripheral vascular disease and strokes. What are some strategies people can develop in order to avoid diabetes? It is a multilevel approach and the strategies are involved at various levels. I would suggest people to avoid having a sedentary lifestyle. Avoid consumption of Junk Food. People should maintain their weight via regular brisk walking or aerobic Exercises. Having a healthy balanced diet, avoiding Alcohol and other drugs also helps. Is diabetes reversible? Yes .It is reversible in its initial phases. Studies from worldwide and India have shown that weight loss and a low calorie and low carb diets which is advised by a trained nutrionist shall cause improved insulin secretion and reverse your diabetes. As a Diabetes specialist, what is your greatest accomplishment? My accomplishment to the field of diabetes is my area of interest in research on prevention and early detection of Diabetic neuropathy which if neglected by a patient may lead to ulcers and chronic diabetic foot and eventually causing the patient to lose his foot. I have published various research articles on diabetic neuropathy and several topics in Endocrinology across national and international Journals. I have been awarded the Medical Excellence Award 2017 by the solidarity council. EXPERT COMMENTS: Diabetes is a preventable treatable disorder so hence I request all the readers not to neglect Diabetes. If you have any symptoms of diabetes, kindly consult an Endocrinologist and get youself treated. Lead a happy life and say goodbye to all complications.
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TRAVEL
PUSHKAR Treasure of traditions and tranquility Pushkar, “the rose garden of Rajasthan” is where traditional meets travel in the desert state. Because Pushkar is a spiritual place for so many, you can’t help but feel its calming, colorful, tranquil, and timeless ambiance. You can get lost in the winding alleyways while you shop endlessly for souvenirs and even bump into a stray camel or two. With a driving distance of less than 3 hours from Jaipur, Pushkar is coming up as a preferred destination for weekend getaway, corporate events and social gathering. Pushkar is the extension of the popular domestic and international tourist route of Golden Triange; that connects 3 historic cities – Delhi, Jaipur & Agra. - By Satpreet Kaur TULIP - NOVEMBER, 2018 67
Place to stay: The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa is ideally located to experience the various cultural and historical offerings of the Holy City of Pushkar. It is one of the first internationally branded upscale resort in the city. An oasis of rejuvenating & revitalising comfort in the ancient and vibrant city of Pushkar, Westin Pushkar surrounded by the picturesque Aravallis, is an immaculate wellness and leisure gateway that offers everything from serene natural elements and beautiful sunsets to rejuvenating therapies and food for the soul. With spacious guestrooms featuring private pools, innovative dining options and state-of-the-art wellness facilities, leave feeling better than when you first arrive. The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa is ideally located to experience the various cultural and historical offerings of this vibrant city, including the annual Camel Fair, which attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe. The resort is a short drive from the Holy Lake as well as the famous Brahma Temple which dates back to the 14th Century. You can experience uplifting downtime in a picturesque setting, within a driving distance from Jaipur. Indulge in a rejuvenating break surrounded by Frangipani trees, water features and sprawling gardens. Careful attention is paid to ensure each visit leaves you exceptionally well rested, well-nourished and well cared for. With spacious guestrooms featuring private pools, innovative dining options and state-of-the-art wellness facilities, leave feeling better than when you first arrive. Delight in the Details:The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa is ideal for any inspiring event, from intimate business meetings and company retreats to extravagant gala functions and spectacular weddings. Four versatile function rooms and a pre-function area, a total of more than 900 square meters of indoor space featuring a comprehensive range of amenities and services. Two sprawling venues offer almost 1,700 square meters for themed weddings and corporate events. Relax as the professional conference and banquet services teams attend to every detail, from menu creation and catering to state-of-the-art audiovisual and entertainment systems.
Eat & Drink Well: The dining options are designed to offer a diverse, gourmet experience. With four food and beverage outlets at the resort don’t worry about the calories. PANORAMA, the specialty restaurant and rooftop lounge serve barbecues and grills. SEASONAL TASTES, the signature all day dining restaurant offers an innovative combination of Indian and international cuisine with live kitchens creating an interactive dining experience. Nourish yourself with the season’s fresh ingredients and herbs from the kitchen garden of the hotel. MIX, the Bar with a wide range of tempting cocktails, offers ample choices to suit your mood. For those who prefer to settle down in their Heavenly Bed and order in, in-room dining menu that offers delectable selections around the clock. You can also relish a refreshing menu of light bites and drinks served at SPLASH, the poolside bar.
TRAVEL Accommodation: Each of the 98 guest rooms and villas are thoughtfully designed to leave you feeling cared for by providing revitalizing comfort, with 44 villas / suites featuring private pool and each room having a 4-fixture bathroom. The signature Westin Heavenly Bed ensures restful nights and blissful mornings while other amenities like Heavenly Bath and White Tea by Westin scented amenities ensure you have a rejuvenating stay.
Fitness & Free Time: With over 1,000 square meters of dedicated wellness space, re-energize and rejuvenate during your stay with the Westin WORKOUT fitness studio or the signature Heavenly Spa by Westin that has selection of treatment rooms and a spa menu featuring the best of international and local therapies all designed to relax and replenish body and spirit. At ‘Splash’ take refreshing laps in the scenic pool while enjoying a wide selection of food & beverage offerings What to do In a small place like Pushkar a walking tour is the best way to get the vibe of the place. There are textiles and garment shops, handicraft stalls, eateries and miscellaneous stores on both sides of the road that led to the Holy Lake. The holy lake is the lifeblood of Pushkar. It is the pulsating heart of this small Rajsthani town. As you step down the stairs of the Ghats you will instantly feel the sanctity of the place, a sense of calm and spirituality. Watch evening aarti at Bramha Temple After enjoying a beautiful sunset at the lake, we made our way to Bramha Temple or Jagatpita Brahma Mandir to witness the evening aarti (Hindu way of prayer). The temple, situated by the holy lake, is one of the oldest temples (2000 years approx.) dedicated to Lord Bramha who is believed to be the creator of this Hindu pilgrimage town. Trek to Savitri Temple Savitri Temple, dedicated to Savitri, the wife of Lord Bramha, is located on top of a hill overlooking the holy lake. The trek up the hill is toilsome, as you have to climb hundreds of steps. But the end result is quite rewarding. The breathtaking panorama of the town is enough to forget the pain of getting there. Consider taking the pre-sunrise hike to Savitri Temple. It was so pretty to watch the sun rise from behind the hills while the moon was still low and full.
Camel Safari
Enjoy Camel Safari Camel safari is a popular tourist activity in Pushkar. The safari takes you to the nearby villages and desert to give you a closer look to rural life, art and culture in Rajasthan. Shopping in the town market Pushkar is an ideal place for shopping Rajasthani items. You can buy colorful handmade tote bags; silk scarves; mirror-worked Rajasthani lehenga, bags and purses; local-made oxidized metal jewelry and trinkets at a competitive price.
View from Savitri Temple
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GADGET
Once upon a Television... During the time when owning a radio set at home was considered a luxury, something called a Television entered our lives. While for a few it was a matter of their economic status, for the others it simply was a thing they could not live without. The Golden decade was that of traditional television viewing, at the comfort of one’s home with the entire family together. The most prominent thing about owning a television was how the arrangement of the house solely depended on the placement of the television. Every home had the same layout where the sofas and the couches were placed facing the television in the living room. Everyone in the joint family decided to watch the television together, and the story goes on. Thescenario today is not what it used to be earlier, at least not in the West. India still binds its audience with daily soaps and entertaining Television shows. However, with the dawn of Netflix, Hulu and other entertainment providers, the traditional television consumerism is on the verge of death. The main reason behind this decline is the increase in popular demand for Online streaming. Most of the websites offer a cheap price to pay and watch what the consumer likes. In case of pirated sites, it is free. All that the viewers need right now, is a device to watch the content on. Television today is merely used as a piece of hardware, that casts, connects and projects the content that pleases the viewer. In India, the case is deteriorating with respect to the youth of today. Firstly, India’s future is full of young, bright, youngsters. While television is the least of their priority, the generations to come will probably not even be aware of the golden television shows that Indian television channels once aired. All that the kids of today know are 70 NOVEMBER, 2018 - TULIP
entertainment providers like YouTube and Netflix, which also air cartoons. While there’s no harm in decreasing traditional viewership, the part that goes missing is the emotional attachment that the viewers have had in the past. It was more about the excitement of watching a movie for the first time after it hit the theatres, or watching sports where they get to see India win the world cup; all of this together. That is the factor that will go missing in future. The advent of technology is a great sign of progression and civilization, no doubt, but progress towards or away from human relations? That is a
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question that needs to be answered before it is too late. Keeping “what is lost” at bay, we have a lot of great things that are happening parallelly. Currently, there is loads of quality content that is being aired on Netflix, which is slowly gaining massive popularity. It gives a golden opportunity to actors who otherwise would be sidelined for mainstream shows on television. The quality has developed due to the 5 billion mobile phone owners across the world. About 75% of the world has no time to sit in front of the television and watch shows in leisure, which is why ‘on the go’ market has experienced a rocket start, resulting in creating content for mobile phones specifically. Since everyone holds a different perspective of this issue, I got to interview a design professional and a student to look at the scenario from a different point of view. Almost everyone who has had a relationship with traditional television viewing misses the experience that it once provided. But one should be able to accept that times are subject to change and change is inevitable. It is better to look at the brighter side of the story always. With this, our tale for today on how television is a brave soldier but has to take a headshot comes to an end. “Traditional television viewing has become a thing of the past. This generation likes to control things and skip the unnecessary advertisements that are a part and parcel of traditional television. The boring soaps don’t excite us anymore and we go straight to Netflix and Amazon Prime for our daily dose of chilling. Now everyone has a laptop and a smart phone which we use for viewing not only at the comfort of our homes but also while travelling. Earlier it was the television which ruled our lives with its absolute timings, now the roles have reversed. Set top boxes can record our favorite shows which we can watch whenever possible. It has become more of a medium to view things on a bigger screen rather than to sit and enjoy with family. The fight for remote has also come to an end due plethora of screens available to us.” Sunaina, UI/UX designer
“I remember when I was a child, I used to get scolded a lot because watching TV was my favorite thing to do. I would fight with my sister for the remote and even when my friends were over, we would look for a movie to watch together on the TV. TV was our window to the world and we never wanted to turn it off. Lately, this is not the case. As a student I moved out for my higher studies. And every time I went back home, I would spend less and less time watching TV. If I wanted to watch something, I would just use one of the many streaming sites. And even my mom, who didn’t watch a lot of TV in the first place, spends a large chunk of her time watching YouTube videos. I think technology is making us less patient day by day. By giving us what we want and the liberty to utilize it anywhere, it had empowered us in many ways. But it comes with a price of course. I remember watching TV with my family and we would experience it together like a family should. But since the TV had lost its viewership to mobile and laptops, we hardly watch anything together. So, I guess, technology did it again. It brought us closer to what we want and while doing so, we lost a part of us which we didn’t even know was essential.” Ishan Sharma, Student from NIFT
- By Tanvi Kesari
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES Movie Reviews
Andhadhun Andhadhun is an intelligent thriller by Sriram Raghavan. It gets you laughing through the thrill, and then finally ends up giving you an exceptional high. A murder story unlike any other with all actors role-playing on some level. Akash (Ayushman Khurana) a blind pianist, or is he? He meets Sofie (Radhika Apte), who falls in love with him for who he is, but is he? Pramod Sinha (Anil Dhawan) a now faded actor, is married to this young and beautiful lady Simi (Tabu), don’t go on the looks. A murder that Akash sees, and questioned by the police, but is saved, because he is apparently blind. A little kid who lives in the flat below Akash’s, is determined to bring the truth of the blind game out. He is successful in ruining so many things for Akash. Everybody is deceiving the other throughout the film creating questions of what ifs between the applauses and wows through the film.
First man First man’s narrative is set in the 60’s, with a deliberate quote from Kaufman’s masterpiece. Director Chazelle provides an atmosphere where Neil Armstrong finds himself caught between the two spaces. We first meet Ryan Gosling, the explorer, almost missing his plane off into space. Being a danger himself, is what his superiors believe is because he is caught between fulfilling his desire and also to bereave the loss of his daughter. He is found to be lost in space throughout even after being on earth. With an amazing empathetic performance, Foy invites us into unfolding drama. First man shakes its audience claustrophobically into space. The catastrophe hangs heavy over the proceedings leaving everyone awestruck.
Pandem Kodi 2 Lingaswamy makes the sequel of Pandem Kodi, a twelve year old release keeping the cast equal. The story revolves around Rajareddy’s (Raj Kiran’s) promise of saving the only man of the family. There’s trouble as they are Bhavani’s (Varalakshmi’s) enemy. She wants to take revenge for her husband’s death and is determined to finish them off. She is impressive throughout even as an antagonist. Balu (Vishal) who is Rajareddy’s son, is planned to be killed by the Bhavani gang during a festival in the village, 7 years after returning from US. Vishal is incredible in his action hero role with no change since twelve years. To end, it is an action film with a couple of good fights although it gets messed up in the second half.
Upcoming Movies in November
The Maya Tape 2nd November
Bohemian Rhapsody 2 November
Dam Jagath 9 November
The Nutcracker and the four realms 2nd November
ENTERTAINMENT TINSEL TOWN
Harleen Daman, Kabir & Tarmeen
Kabir Turns 3!
Ridhima
What: Birthday Celebrations Where: The Westin Mindspace Both kids and adults had a blast at Kabir’s 3rd birthday party. The poolside was like heaven to the kids as it had cartoon characters and circus clowns running around waiting to celebrate with them. Other than fun games, a jumping castle was also arranged for the kids. With face painters and tattoo artists in action and birthday music playing in the background, there was not a single boring minute! Guests also had a wonderful time relishing the lavish food spread. Indeed, Mamma Tarmeen and Papa Daman made sure that the Circus themed party was a rocking one!
Manisha
Ruchika & Saisha
Sanjay, Saarth & Neha Palan
Rattle and Roll
Deepa
What: Little Saarth’s Birthday Party Where: Platinum Hotel, Himayathnagar Dressed according to the Blue and White theme, baby Saarth looked so adorable that that the guests could not stop themselves from getting clicked with him. The cake was also made according to the theme with a bow and moustache. While Saarth’s older sister and mommy were twinning, the little guy decided to dress exactly like his dad. The party altogether was very entertaining and the guests had a blast!
Deepika
Aashita
Priyanka
TINSEL TOWN
Contestants on the ramp
Rocking The Runway
Riya (2nd runner up), Gouri (Winner) & Aashima (1st runner up)
What: Miss Hyderabad’s Finale Where: HICC Novotel Glamour, entertainment, innovation, you name it and the event had it! The presence of celebrities like Mugdha, Harvardhan and Evyline only added more charm to the contest. Congratulations to Gouri Priya on winning one of the biggest beauty pageant- Miss Hyderabad!
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Shravan
Shreya Rao
Harshvardan
Debora
TINSEL TOWN
Himani
Shivangi
Fashion Art Style
Sonal
Dimple
Manjula
What: Fashion Yatra Exhibition Where: Hotel Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills Fashion Yatra, an exclusive platform for luxury brands to showcase themselves to a select and discerning audience marks the event on its social calendar. Kamini Saraf herself was present at the event and made sure her guests had a gala time shopping around! Kamini Saraf
Priyanka & Sahil Gulati
Fashion Runway
Hina
What: Fashion Exhibition Where: Hyatt Palace Renowned Designers from Delhi, Sheena Wadhawan and Preeti Singh, showcased their exquisite ‘Runway White’ ensemble. The exhibition celebrated the unveiling of the all new ivory & white collection for women’s ready-to-wear. Runway White has created a niche for itself pan India, with its subtle exclusive whites, golds and nudes. It is very well priced with the exquisite pieces being in the range of Rs 3000/- to 20,000/-. This has been possible for Runway White, due to in-house production and a large customer base comprising of online patrons from all over the world and the large retail chains like Reliance Trends sourcing from it.
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TINSEL TOWN
Monika Gupta
Syeda Afreen
Vaishnavi
Navratri- Designer Style
Ayesha
What: Navratri Utsav Where: Lakhotia College of Design Students at Lakhotia college of design celebrated Navratri utsav at their Banjara hills campus. The event saw many girls dolled up in colourful lehengas and chanya cholis and boys in traditional indian attire. Dance ,Rangoli and Diya competitions were held. Awards were given to the best dressed male and female students in the traditional attire.Staff and students attended the event in full attendance. Overall the event was very positive and successful.
Anuradha Gupta
Zainab
Sushila & Anita
Donning It Like A Mafia
Sudha Jain
Camera Friendly
Deepthi
What: Phankaar Kitty Gathering Where: Air Live It was a fun filled kitty gathering all the ladies followed the theme and came in their best avatars at the venue. Music was being played and everyone had fun mingling over lunch. Every one posed for the shutter bugs with their best poses of being a mafia.
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TAROT
Scorpio
(October 22nd – November 21st) Listen to the words of your advisors and don’t be so headstrong believing you are always right. You know that a prince enchanted in a frog can only be found in a fairy tale. But horoscope says that Scorpio will not rest on laurels and hope for the arrival of a handsome prince. You will grasp an opportunity immediately as soon as you notice it. Singles may meet the one. And if married, you may decide to expand your family.
Capricorn
(December 21st – January 19th) You will be even more pleasantly surprised when you find out that the people around you also agree with your deepest opinions, which you do not say directly to everyone. If you’re single and missing a special someone in your life, remember to open your mind to new possibilities, instead of contacting people from your past. If married, you may appreciate the space and quiet time from your mate. Charitable work will bring hidden blessings from the Universe in your direction.
Pisces
(February 19th – March 21st) Pisces, 2018 is shaping up as the abundant and favourable year. A chance encounter with an attractive stranger could lead to a crush of a lifetime or a romance. Students will need to put in extra effort to get the marks they want. A sharp-tongued woman may give you a hard time. One tip, just ignore instead of reacting.
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Sagittarius
(November 21st – December 21st) Aren’t, you tired of doing things for everyone, but yourself? You may find people taking advantage of your generosity and niceness this month and decide to hold back. A great time to pursue higher studies or learn a new skill, don’t stop yourself from giving into this delightful urge. Horoscope suggests that concepts such as freedom, authority or control will be more frequent on the mind of all people born under the sign of Sagittarius.
Aquarius
January 19th – February 19th) Aquarius, the cards urge you to open your mind and take a risk. A great phase is about to begin that will see you at your most magnetic and adventurous. Don’t let your fears of failure hold you back. The nature of Aquarius resembles a strong and wise bear which knows that honey is good and sweet, and that it is appropriate to rely on it today as it was thousands of years ago.
Aries
(March 21st – April 20th) Your mind is sharp and you will be able to look at things with a different kind of clarity. Use your time for research, analysis, strategizing and planning. A project you’ve been working on brings good news your way. Aries, even if your heart is a real volcano of vigour, it is often necessary to get advice from someone wise, who is familiar with your life and with the convoluted path of your destiny.
Taurus
(April 20th – May 21st) People aren’t being honest with you about something and it’s not going to be pleasant when you find out. Don’t fall for words, look at actions. You may need to sort out a mess. A good month for research and getting to the bottom of things. Some Taurus people will make their life sweeter by a double dose of Tiramisu, others will indulge in an extra glass of port wine.
Cancer
(June 21st – July 23rd) Finally, a time to put your feet up and relax. Relationships run smoothly and friends and family bring great joy and warmth into your life. Singles may find a soul mate or a friend who you can connect with mentally and emotionally. Friends and family will come forward and support you with inspiring advice. Do listen to their words of wisdom. Make a space for something new, something that has not had a chance to enter your life yet.
Virgo
(August 23rd – September 23rd) Virgo, 2018 may be a real highway to a deeper understanding. Go on and take out time for yourself. Recharge your batteries. You may have had enough of socializing and partying. A good month for learning a new hobby or skill. The horoscope predicts that the physical condition of people born under the sign of Virgo will be more fragile than before.
Gemini
(May 21st – June 21st) You can make magic by just being who you are. Believe in your talents and get out and show them. If you were planning to tie the knot soon, how does tomorrow sound? Just prepare yourself for the sudden turn of events, all favourable of course
Leo
(July 23rd – August 23rd) Watch out for unexpected obstacles and red tape. Whatever it is that’s happening, realize you need to be flexible and more accepting. Trust your gut feeling about someone or something. It could be the key to the situation you’re in. A budding romance may suddenly fizzle or an admirer may lose interest.
Libra
(September 23rd – October 22nd) This month the cards ask you to detach yourself from whatever it is that you are hankering after. Someone you thought you could trust turns out to be completely fake. Avoid borrowing or lending money in this period. And if you were planning to take a holiday, you may have to postpone your plans. Horoscope reveals that Libra people want to be among others, they want to be perfect in everyday life and not lost in a distant ocean.
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Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23319064, 23319062.
Yashoda Hospital
Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000
Sunshine Hospitals
Secunderabad, 040 4455 0000
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Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 040 6713 9999
HOTELS ITC - Kakatiya Begumpet, Tel : 23400132
Marriot
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PVR Cinemas
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Olive’s Pet Clinic
DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh, 095507 25960
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Main Road, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67120183
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