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It’s time to unlock delights as our Banjara Hills facility turns ONE. We’ve completed one year at our Banjara Hills facility and we thought we should share our delight with you.

Book a Navkettan locker* for 1 year in October and get extra 30 days at no extra cost whatsoever. Not just that, if you book a locker and also get a friend or family to book another locker, each gets an extra term of 60 days.

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The Chefs & The Foodie

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CONTENTS On the Cover

(Left to Right) Chef Mandaar Sukhtankar, The Park.

Chef Yogender Pal, Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre & Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad Chef Sarabjeet Singh Walia, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Hyderabad Chef G.V. Ramesh, Hotel Novotel Hyderabad Airport Model : Deborah Doris Fell

Location

Aish, The Park

Makeup and Hair by Shilpa Jain 9652234000

Photography

Shreyans Dungarwal 9985177117

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Over a Cappuccino with Suryaveer Singh

28.COVER STORY The Chefs & The Foodie

34.CUISINE

One State, Diverse Taste

40.SPECIAL Gleam of Lights

48.FEATURE

Magnificent Golconda Fort

52.CAMPUS BUZZ Buzzin Through Halloween

58.INTERIORS Opulent Spaces

62.FASHION All things Funky

EDITOR’S DESK October’16 Greetings Readers!

This issue is dedicated to something that all Hyderbadis love to the core - Food. Food has been essential part of Hyderabad not just as a source of appetite but as a passion too. The food here is part of the legacy that has been passed through generations of Nizam endowed with rich culture, flavours and heritage.

On the cover we have: most celebrated and renowned chefs of Hyderabad who are the people behind the star hotels and the food that makes you come back for more. From every day food to specialised food menus, food festivals to introducing new cuisines they do it all. We took our time to speak a few and know how their journey has been so far, their involvement in major decisions of the property their work for and of course a lot more on their favourite food. like our cover says, the chefs and the foodies, we also have many food bloggers and food lovers sharing their love for food so you better grab something while you eat because this is going to make you really hungry.

We also have few very known socialites who were warm enough to share with us their Diwali plans and tell us what they love the most about this festival. we’ve also took up on ourselves to highlight heritage properties and important places that make Hyderabad know for what it is, because we believe Hyderabadis need to know about it as much as the tourists do, this issue we share the story and facts about Golkonda Fort and we will keep coming up with something fascinating every issue.

There is lot more than we have mentioned here, the new openings, the parties, the gadgets we are loving and all the entertainment for you to last a month.

Regards,

Esam Ahmed Bilgrami Editor & Publisher publisher@tulipmag.com

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CEO Ansar Ahmed Bilgrami PUBLISHER & EDITOR Esam Ahmed Bilgrami DIRECTOR SALES & MARKETING Aaliyah Ahmed Bilgrami DEPUTY EDITOR Satpreet Kaur COPY EDITOR Trisheetaa Tej GRAPHIC DESIGNER Mohammed Wasim PHOTOGRAPHER Erigi Narsing Rao FEATURE WRITER Ishna Rawlani

Tulip magazine is an all in one magazine.

For a long time I have been impressed with Tulip magazine for keeping me well updated about fashion, events, gadgets, designs and much more happening in the city. What makes it even more attractive is the content and photographs. I love being well updated with fashion trends and the celebs parties in the town. Anyone wanting to keep up with Hyderabad, then Tulip magazine is a good choice.

Sama Quadri, B.A. Mass Comm.

MARKETING HEAD Md. Abdul Rahman SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPER Ripsy Patel CONTRIBUTOR Nupur Heda, Harsha Sheelam CIRCULATION HEAD Md. Faheem Siddiqui CLIENT SERVICE EXECUTIVE R. Anand Rao ADMINISTRATION Bhavna Sharma PUBLICATION CONSULTANT Raghurama Raju Kalidindi MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION

I’ve been following Tulip magazine since two years now. It’s a great magazine to keep myself updated about the latest fashion trends to best hangout places. As I am a foodie, I love to dine in at new restaurants to have the new delicacies in Hyderabad and Tulip magazine guides me to the most happening restaurants. What I like the most is, how Tulip features the elite Hyderabadis and their latest ventures when it comes to fashion.

Great work so far!

Omair Sohail Ahmed Farooqui, Associate at Amazon.com

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Publisher and Executive Editor’s Note: We make every effort to publish the magazine that is informative, entertaining and free of errors. We regret any omissions or inaccuracies, which are entirely unintentional. Please do bring to our notice any article that may be incorrect, or any photograph erroneously published. Also, we would be pleased to include any article or photograph that warrants our attention. We believe in the spirit of this city and its lively people and do hope our content bring only smiles on our reader’s face. As always, your suggestions are welcome.

TULIP is one of my favorite magazines. A qualitative and informative magazine with a sum up of latest restaurants, leisure, hangouts, lifestyle and trends which keeps me updated with Innovations, Fashion, Events in and around the city, Gourmet & Gadgets.. Enjoyed reading section of Automobiles (feminine style). It’s interesting presentation is very impressive.

Zeenath Alam, Entrepreneur

MONTH AHEAD

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

Your guide to the city happenings!

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Quli, Play by Mohammad Ali Baig, Golkonda Fort, Ibrahim Bagh, Gachibowli, Central, 040 2351 2401

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Sunburn Arena with Dimitri Vegas Like Mike & Marshmello – Hyderabad

Sunday Sundowner Featuring DJ Shashank, Over The Moon, Daspalla Hotel, 8th Floor, Road No. 37, Jubilee Hills, 6654-5680

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Pink Ribbon walk 2016, KBR Park, Jubilee Hills, 040 2355 5463

Pier 33, Road 46, Beside Durgam Cheruvu, Inside Marakesh, Jubilee Hills, 040-39560655

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Stand-Up Comedy Open-Mic Night, Mocha Café, 8-2-574/B, Road No.7, Banjara Hills, 99852 32449

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Vintage Monday - Never Too Old To Rock-NRoll, 10 Downing Street 1st Floor, My Home Tycoon, Kundanbagh,

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‘My Baby Thinks I Am Funny’ Play, Bhaskara Auditorium, B M Birla Science Centre, Near Birla Temple, Basheerbagh, Central, +(91)-40-23241067.

Begumpet, Hyderabad, 6666-2001

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Amit Trivedi Live, Cybercity Convention Centre, 10 & 11, Off. Hitex Road, Izzath Nagar, Near Meenakshi Sky Lounge, Kondapur, West, 08885063255

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Mizaaj e Manto: A night with Saadat Hasan Manto, Lamakaan, Off Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Opposite GVK One,9642731329

List your events for the next month in our monthly calendar.

Send your event details with pictures to info@tulipmag.com

WHATS NEW

Van Lavino

A new food joint has just landed in the heart of Jubilee hills.

The décor is majorly coded in black and gold that flows all over the building, creating a space that’s easy to escape in. The place not only has a welcoming and tempting vibe with its ambience but the eye-pleasing display as well.

Meet friends for lunch or pick a corner for a nice coffee and finish that long pending book, this place full fills all your need.Van Lavino is a patisserie cum cafe; with wide range of desserts, biscotti’s, chocolates, drinks, milkshakes and eateries, that will leave you spoilt for choice. Don’t forget to try the Nutella Cheese cake and the Chocolate Lava for desserts and if you want to opt for something in their snacks then spinach Bechamel and Cheese fondue, which is toasties served with creamy spinach dip shall definitely tingle your taste buds. We love this place majorly because we can have everything under one roof, a meal plus an array of desserts to choose from.

Shop 4, SL Jubilee, Road 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Ph: 23559770

Waffle House

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A cozy little place and of-course for your delight you will find the amazing pancakes, waggles and crepes that give you craving all day long. While you make yourself comfortable on their huge couch and enjoy the WIFI on your phone, take a glance at the menu and the delicacies they have to offer. They gave us the best picks from their menu, Chocolate Waffle which is a classic option they have Chocolate waffle topped a scoop of chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, cherry and chocolate syrup. Chocolate Chip Crepes was lip-smacking, soft and tender with a burst of chocolate and chips outside. That is for all the people who have a sweet tooth! Coming to the snacks they have, we had the Barbeque Chikken Tikka Waffle, chicken strips roasted and sautéed with fresh veggies and Cheesy Bean Waffle that is served with fried beans and salad. In beverages we had a strong espresso and strawberry smoothie. All in all it was a relishing experience, we can’t wait to go back and binge on to some pancakes next time!

1-8-303/32/9/A, Dillu Apartments, Opposite Police Hockey Stadium, S P Road, Secunderabad, 040 33165292

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WHATS NEW

Taksh

With a touch of royal interiors you are transported to a different era as soon as you step into ‘Taksh’ an all new multi cuisine restaurant in Banjara hills. Delight your taste buds with the variety of options available from Indian, Chinese and also South Indian.

From lamb to prawns the list is endless and the flavours are exceptional. They have added a lot of south Indian dishes to promote the flavours of south in a very unique way. We would definitely recommend you to try their mutton jade soup, kebab’s, rara gosht masala, Ulvasharu mutton Biryani and Nalli gosht Biryani which is just incredible. Great place for family lunch/dinner and special occasions.

Location: 286, Rd Number 12, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills. Ph: 08688186881

V Junction Global Eatery

As the name suggests V junction is a junction of different cuisines like Cuisines Continental, Biryani, South Indian, Italian, North Indian, Chinese, Indonesian, and Japanese all under one roof. The place speaks of style and well curated art; located at a hot spot overlooking the busy Banjara hills, it definitely has means to be our next favourite in town. With having special chefs for each cuisine the food is top priority here, from ala cart to buffet and to forget high tea, they have a lot to offer. Coming to food, their ‘Butter chicken’ is the best you in town also try there sushi, Brownies that are an absolute delight for your taste buds.

Location: First Floor, Alcazar Building, Road No.1, Banjara Hills.

Ph: 040 33165703

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Introducing the Punjabi appetite to Hyderabad

For a Punjabi, the concept of a buffet is limited.

It's more like lunch in all its culinary glory.

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WHATS NEW

RAW Pressery now in Hyderabad

RAW Pressery is India’s first and largest cold pressed juice brand. The idea of RAW Pressery was born in our founder Anuj’s kitchen with view to make health a tastier experience.“ We’ve been in business since January 2014 and haven’t looked back ever since. RAW was carved out of a personal need to create a beverage that is healthy and tasty. We wanted to create something that mothers would feel happy giving to their kids. It’s tough to eat all the veggies and fruits everyday consistently so juicing was the best alternative. We realized that good health could begin with a simple bottle of juice.

The main content of their juices: Fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, spice and everything nice. No added sugar, No added water, No added preservatives, No added chemicals, No added colour, All Good. No Bad. Their product range: We have the largest product portfolio of Cold Pressed Juices in India. We produce 18 variants of juice. We also have cleanse programmes that are designed with the help of certified nutritionist to give your system a break from the binging and treat your body to a well-deserved detox. Our juices are designed to make you feel lighter, brighter and refreshingly energetic. Each cleanse consist 6 bottles of juice and a booster shot that must be consumed at 2.5 hour intervals. These are available to order on our website and are home delivered to your doorstep on the day you begin the cleanse.

Pricing: The cleanses are priced at 1500 and our juice range starts at 80 rupees for a 250 ml bottle.

Shelf Life: The cleanses need to be consumed immediately that is within a period of 48 hours.

The juices are fresh for a period of 21 days from the date of manufacture. This is due to High Pressure Processing technology. Once the bottle is opened the juice must be consumed within 24 hours. The juice stays fresh in temperatures of 0 to 10 degrees and hence must always be refrigerated.

Order at: www.rawpressery.com or call 9920453453

Celebrate This Diwali with – Sprinkle

Anushree Kapoor loved sweets, not just to satisfy her cravings but also to experiment and explore her creativity. With a curiosity and interest in exploring recipes, she started a home-based baking business for dessert- Sprinkles. it was her passion and love for deserts that lead to a full time business where she sprinkles love and sweetness among others through her mind-blowing and sinful desserts.

We Vouch for: Her ultimate dessert jar that come in variety of flavours, and the best part is she has an option for eggless dessert jars too.

What she offers: Dessert Jars, Cake Pops, Cupcakes, Chocolates, Customised Cakes & platters Price range - 150rs onwards.

What she recommends this Diwali: You must try our festive Eggless Dessert Jars this Diwali (Decadent Chocolate & Gulab Jamun & Cream Jars) & Chocolate Fudge which are a huge hit with my clients and all dessert lovers.

Order at: . Ph: 9573344091 or you can drop in a query at 5.kapooranushree1@gmail.com Facebook: Sprinkles 18 OCTOBER, 2016 - TULIP

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WHATS HAPPENING

D Virus Dance Workshop

Dharmesh from Dance + fame was in the city for a dance workshop where the batches for adults & kids were conducted. A huge batch of students turned up and enrolled for the workshop where all of them created quite a buzz with their dance moves.

Pink Movie Cast at Mercure KCP Launch

The Team of the Movie ‘PINK’ was at a press meet at the newly launched Mercure KCP in the city. They gathered together to promote the movie, Tapsee, Angad Bedi and Kriti Kulhari and the rest were present at the do. The star cast interacted with the media and also the fans that came all the way to meet them.

Patan Patola & Royal Paithini Sarees by Fabric Nation

A high end couture show of 40 designers and craftsmen turned up for a show for Fabric Nation where the event showed the essence of Indian textiles and fabrics. The designs were breathtaking and beautiful.

Spotted were Anju Poddar, Lakshmi Pranathi and Sandhya Raju.

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WHATS HAPPENING

Comic Con India 2016

Alto K10 Hyderabad Comic Con was back again! With a SOLD OUT show last year, Comic Con India Brought in a Much Bigger & Better show this year in order to ensure no one misses out on the action. With an exhibition area double in size from previous alongside a range of new activities, this year is going was EPIC! Special guests like Afshan Azad, David Lloyd & Nicole Marie Jean were also present.

Shades of Asia

Sheraton hosted an event – Artworks of Vietnam, a live art in creation by two of Hyderabad’s finest artists, Bhasakara Rao Botcha & Steven Gandhi. The show was a collection of vibrant artworks from the region that was very unique and refreshingly different.

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LIFESTYLE

A compilation of things we are obsessed about this month

Wow!

Trend Alert: Matte Nails and Glossy Lips

Did you know that Apple Bought a HyderabadBased Machine Learning Startup Tuplejump that helps companies to store, process and visualise big data with its unique software. Founded in 2013, Tuplejump’s two co-founders Rohit Rai and Satyaprakash Buddhavarapu have already joined Apple while third cofounder, Deepak Alur, joined Anaplan - a Cloud-based business modelling and planning platform for sales, operations and finance.

It’s exactly what a matte finish means, a polish that’s completely devoid of shine. You can either use Matte nail polish or a matte top coat on your normal nail polish. Matte nails have been trending and are available in brands like OPI and Nyx if you can’t get hands on them then just go ahead and buy it on Indian beauty website Nykka.com Another Failsafe trend (that’s what the Pro’s are calling it) is the glossy lip trend, we’re talking ultra wetlook lacquered lips, paired with shimmering eye shadow to catch the light.

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Foodies in Hyderabad Reloaded It’s one of the most happening foodie group in Hyderabad where all food lovers share their knowledge and love for food, discuss, learn, and discover along with other members. They also have food meets, events, and constant contests. So join in and share your love for food and make new friends.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/ foodiesinhyd/

Brand Alert: SuperSox

SuperSox is a young brand with a vibrant personality that brings socks of superb quality and international styles to Indian consumers. It has a vast product line with over 4000 patterns for Men, Women, Kids and Newborns. SuperSox is founded by Harsh and Vivek Saraf – with a vision to offer the widest range of the best quality socks to Indian consumers of all ages. A wide range of socks including printed, plain, colourful, funky, royal, corporate, wedding, casuals; whatever your reason or occasion be! The aim is to provide everyone with fashion and comfort right at their feet, quite literally. one of the unique collections include Bike Socks, Football Socks, Royale Collection, Socks for Diabetes, Socks for blood pressure, wrist bands, knee supports, elbow supports. SuperSox believe the right pair of socks can add the perfect element of surprise and pop of quirk to any outfit. Their collection includes minimalistic shades to neat stripes to outstanding polka-dot patterns! Introducing the newest and tempting range of socks. Give yourself a little treat with these multi-colour, inventive designs and so-cute accessory. Pull up your socks and shop them now. SuperSox - a sock brand that gives you super powers - well, almost, since they fit perfectly, look stupendous and bring out the best in you!

They are available at all almost all shopping portals in India like from Paytm, Shopclues, Amazon, Jabong and a host of other popular shopping portals.

New Addiction: Narcos

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yderabad is full of places but we always end up choosing between a good ambiance, crowd, and great drinks, Block 22 Night club is a breath of fresh air which is a perfect mix of absolutely everything you need for a great night out. Block 22 has a sizzling dance floor, scintillating Madrix lighting and soul-numbing music that will groove you through the wee hours.

Set in the upscale Hitech city neighbourhood, a massive graphic entrance sets the mood and hues of red, blue and gold transport you in style, into the netherworld of fantastic music, lip-smacking foods, excellent beverages and an experience of a lifetime – every time!

This lofty, swanky and young nightclub is sophistication and class set in every brick. Brain child of Anand Yadav who wanted to create a wave in the sombre nightlife of Hyderabad that led them to create the bold and bewitching Block 22! A passion that leads to profession, an experience that meets expertise, is what resulted in an international level night spot boasting of international standards in food, music, décor and performances, Aptly named ‘Block 22’ for its sprawling space with a 22-feet tall crown, this night-spot has already made its place in the hearts of revellers.

Exuding opulence and élan, Block 22 is set to take luxury nightlife to the next level!

Knowing the pulse of Hyderabad clubbing, Anand knew exactly what was keeping things short of ‘great’. Having travelled around the globe, he witnessed world-class music, nightlife and culinary arts, only to bring back all the savoir faireback to the land and its enthusiastic people.

With over 16 years of remarkable experience in the F&B Industry,

Kapil Lal is a connoisseur of exceptional gastronomic delights and takes both, molecular mixology and gastronomy to a new pinnacle. A founder member at Block 22 with Anand, he has introduced the concept of molecular mixology for the first time to southern India. Under his able guidance, deft mixologists create supreme cocktail infusions using the latest techniques and equipment to tantalize the senses. Stimulating textures and jaw-dropping presentations give you a drinking experience like never before.

Have a drink or two at their eye-candy 54-feet long bar, be starstruck with your special one under their stellar 10-feet tall, colossal chandelier or relax with friends on a comfy Vondom seating along the eye-popping 3D wall-art and take in the scene as roving beams of the Robe lights give you an electrifying experience!

With a capacity and stellar service to cater over 700-800 guests at one time, Block 22 is easily adaptable to live gigs, concerts, foot-thumping nights and private & corporate parties with equal flourish. Avantgarde interiors, exclusive VIP lounges, world-class performances, and popular herb-infused cocktails make Block 22 the shining star on the horizon of India’s changing clubbing scene. Today, Block 22 is a representative of what the youth of today wants and is more than just a night club – it is the vanguard of modern entertainment!

Location: Near Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hitech City Road, Hyderabad.

Ph : +91-93915-22222/33333 fnbmanager@block22club.com facebook.com/block22 instagram.com/block22club

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Over a Cappuccino with Suryaveer Singh

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The beauty of owning your own business is that it gives you the ability to become creative in whatever aspect of joy it brings in. We speak to Suryaveer Singh, a food lover and individual with great ambitions who lives in the moment and enjoys life as it comes. You will spot him easily at the newly opened V Junction, taking time out to personally interact with his guests and obtain feedback. A Restaurateur and a wine sommelier, Suryaveer Singh talks to us about his all new venture, his expertise and journey so far.

Life growing up Well, I was born in Delhi. Dad was always in the hotel, so, we always got to move city to city but we spent big chunk of my life in Hyderabad, where I was educated in Geetanjali and HPS. I went to Calcutta in between, then went to Sri Lanka and just keep seeing a lot of hotels all around me. So, it became quite natural to me that I should join hotels and I said why not? Subsequently, I went to Maldives for a two month program and then it was like working housekeeping, kitchen, room service, and then I realized… wow! It’s actually fun, it’s never a boring day, with hotels. Eventually, I applied for hotel school, went to Switzerland and that was an amazing time where I got to mingle around with people of different nationalities, I got to really learn, experience and travel a lot. I Worked in Bangkok, Los Angles and Bali post that.

How did the idea of V Junction come?

So, when we first started our company we wanted to mainly be strictly for hotels, but we also saw a certain space for restaurant also to do well, we looked around and when we were looking for a location, we realized that everyone was going towards jubilee hills, hi-tech city but there is still a large chunk of society living in Banjara Hills and around, and they really don’t enjoy going all the way to Jubilee Hills or Gachibowli. We thus wanted to come up with something in Banjara Hills. We found this place which was a bank before and we were thinking of a concept, because the whole Ala cart process is a little too long. People sometime want good food but they want it fast, sometimes they come in a group of 7-8 people, but they don’t have time for everyone to order and wait.

So, we decided to offer best of each cuisine, made by expert chef, available in buffet and ala cart and have an outstanding bar as well.

Basically we offer everything, we do buffet, ala cart, high tea; something that satisfies all fields and at a good value.

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What do you think is the main essence of V junction?

What do you think is the main essence of V junction? V Junction is mainly about style, and good food. We call it junction because it is a junction of different cuisines in one place. Food is our topmost priority over here, but we also have good decor, outstanding view and good location which you don’t find in Banjara Hills to such a large degree. V Junction is all about casual and contemporary dining.

Food at V Junction: We offer North Indian, South Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Continental. But month by month we are also looking forward to promote different cuisines like Lebanese, Moroccan just to keep our self interesting.

On having specialized Chefs: What we do different is that rather than getting one chef and over pay him to supervise all cuisines, we have specialized chefs for all three cuisines; one for Indian, one oriental and one for continental. We made sure these guys specialize in their fields and we get top quality in all three formats, complementing each item. The response has been really good so far; we are happy because people really love our sushi and butter chicken.

On being a Wine sommelier: When I was working in LA, I was just trying to figure out how to be different and at that time a new hire had come who was a trained sommelier, and I was really fascinated with the whole concept of studying about wines and knowing more about it in depth. But then, there was a proper training course going on with ‘Court of Master Sommeliers’ in LA. So, I was one of the few who got a free ride from the hotel and I studied a 3 day course in it.

Post that, I had 2 months left in LA for my Visa to expire and someone told me there is another exam coming up for a certified course. I was never the one who worked in a restaurant; I worked in room service

at that point. So, I thought okay. I will just figure out and learn as much I can about wines in these two months and appear for the exam. This exam had people who have been training for 10 years but what I did was, I bought a lot of wine, spend around 2000 dollars on buying different variety of it, and taught myself instead of going for a course. I made my own different way of understanding wines and I think I can write a book on wines for dummies now, because I have simplified it to the extreme and then it started making sense to me. The exam had 3 parts theorypractical and tasting. Theory was one of the toughest exams I have ever given in my life, but somehow I happened to ace all 3 of them.

I was among the very few who passed and then I was called to Bali - Four seasons, and at the age of 25 I was a sommelier for 2 resorts; it was a fun experience. Also, when you learn more about wine, you can teach people as well, which I did. We also changed the rules a little bit.

When people do wine tastings by the glass they do all the cheapest wine, but we did really expensive wines like ‘Brunello di Montalcino’ ‘Roederer Cristal’. Everyone said you will fail, but we actually proved them wrong. There was particular wine ‘Sauvignon blanc’ which was 200 dollar per bottle and we did that by glass, lot of people disapproved and said it would be a waste but we ended up selling the entire stock of the entire island of 1500 bottles, from that one restaurant. So, I realized even at the age of 25, we could make such difference and changes. It made me realize that we shouldn’t always think about what elders are

saying; if you think what you are doing is right, then, put in the effort and take the risk! For me, it definitely worked out well.

Hyderabad lacks the knowledge of wine; they really don’t know what to order or what wine goes with what. So, I aim to start a wine club with V Junction where I will personally educate them not only about the wine but also pairing wine with the right food, because pairing the right beverage with your food just elevates your experience.

What part of business are you responsible for?

Our company is Trance Hotels; we deal with management of hotels and restaurants.

We don’t invest or own them; we run it for people who don’t have enough expertise of it. I handle operations; making sure we are delivering what we are promising. My father is more of the whole umbrella looking after every minute detail and the overall growth of the company. My brother, he handles the sales and marketing aspects of the company.

A day in your busy life.

Right now I am helping with the restaurant. So, my routine right now is to like wake up around 10 am, come to the restaurant by 10:45 am. I start going through the reservation book, looking at the roaster for the day, making sure everything starts on time, make sure buffet is ready, menus are in shape, the food is in shape, check the back store, conduct the briefing, open for lunch, meet the guests and converse with them . It goes on with meetings, planning strategies, coming up with more promotional

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activities. Then high tea starts, followed by dinner preparations followed by dinner. So, I am pretty much here for the whole day and wrap up around 12:30 – 1:00 am.

Rapid fire Your favorite cuisine?

Indian is comfort food, but otherwise Italian.

2 favorite food pairings?

Steak with Cabrini Souvenir from Napa valley.

Pouillfy Fuisse, with salmon or fish Your Favorite Wine?

Purple angel by Montes If you had to pick a destination for next holiday?

Greece What cheers you up immediately?

Chocolate dessert 3 Things you don’t leave home without?

My phone, wallet and laptop.

Your inspiration?

My father One lesson of life that you have learnt?

Life is like an ice-cream, enjoy it before it melts.

3 things everyone must try at V Junction?

The Butter Chicken, Sushi’s and Brownies.

One place you really like to chill in Hyderabad?

Olive bistro.

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COVER STORY

The Chefs & The Foodie Chef G.V. Ramesh Executive Sous Chef, Hotel Novotel Hyderabad Airport.

Chef Ramesh is one of the calm chefs of the culinary part of the world. He has been in the industry for over 15 years and has traveled across the country experimenting with different cities, cuisines and currently exploring his favorite cuisine – South Indian in depth. Being a movie buff, he loves to infuse the same drama in his food too.

How long have you been with the property you work for now and how has the journey been so far?

I have been with Novotel Hyderabad Airport for the last 2 years. It has been a wonderful experience and a different turf for me which has brought forth different challenges that have helped me to evolve as a finer culinary person. The operations here are quite unique than the other hotels.

Why did you decide to become a chef?

The inspiration lies right in my house and I actually got my initial lessons of culinary, flavors and spice combinations right here from my mother herself. This zeal was further nurtured when I entered my hotel school, where my faculty members identified my inclination towards culinary and molded me to be what I am today.

Did you go to culinary school? Where and how were you trained?

Yes! I completed my hotel school from Indo American Academy of Vizag. I was trained to be a chef during my internship at Jaipur; further in my career, Mr. Nikheel Shirodkar groomed me and fine tuned my culinary skills.

What was your first big break?

My First big break was at Ibis Navi Mumbai where I got an opportunity to pre-open the hotel, which meant that I had to not only setup the team and kitchen operations but also create a unique identity for the food and beverage in the clutters of Mumbai. This was one of its kind of an experience where I definitely learnt a lot of organizational skills and the freedom that I got at Accor Hotels helped me nurture my creative side in culinary.

What is your favourite food pairing?

I am super excited to combine Chocolate and Baileys, buoy they are interesting two things.

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Is there a chef you admire the most? Who and why?

I admire Chef Nikheel Shirodkar who is currently the General Manager at Ibis Styles Goa. Chef Nikheel is not only a culinary expert but has a great team spirit and some incredible leadership skills.

What is your favorite cuisine? How many different types of cuisines are you proficient of producing?

I love South Indian cuisine for its perfect blend of flavors and spices. I am proficient in European cuisines like Mexican, Mediterranean Italian along with Oriental Cuisine.

How involved are you with menu development and overall design?

I play a pivotal role while the team develops the menu.

When are you happiest at work?

Always and ever more when my guests leave happy and contended.

How has Hyderabad changed or influenced your food sense/ cooking style?

I am from Vizag but have been in the city for some time. I love the old city and the food there for its wonderful variety and originality.

One international cuisine that you would love to introduce under you?

I would love to introduce Korean cuisine.

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ChefMandaar Sukhtankar Area Director, Food Production at The Park, Hyderabad, A contemporary Indian boutique hotel.

Mandaar was rated as one of the Top Young Chefs of India in an independent story published by the Taste and Travel magazine and in 2013 he found a place among the Celebrated Chefs of India - a definitive book by Marryam Reshi brought out by the Times of India group. Famously known for Italia, the suave and iconic Italian restaurant that he opened and ran for 10 years at The Park in Bangalore, his work with Antonio Carluccio, one of the biggest names in Italian cuisine, has made him one of the foremost foreign exponents of Cucina Italiana, to the extent that it made Carluccio call him “my extension in the east”.

More recently, he was awarded the ‘Chef of the year 2016’ by the Times Food awards at Hyderabad, for his revivalist work with Hyderabadi cuisine at the award winning restaurant Aish at The Park Hyderabad. Mandaar loves to travel and explore cultures & cuisines and is an avid writer with a keen sense for capturing details in his unique literary style. He also loves photography and playing the guitar. He lives in Hyderabad with his wife, Meenakshi – a trained classical musician and son Aadi- a budding young cricketer.

Why did you decide to become a chef?

Food is a passion and I figured that this was the best way to be close to what I love the most.

How long have you been with The Park?

The journey has been exhilarating and I have spent six lovely years at The Park, Hyderabad Is there a chef you admire the most? Who and why?

There are several but Antonio Carluccio has been a great influence. I admire the food done at the River Cafe by the Late Ms Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers. To me complexity is in keeping it simple and these chefs excel in the art.

What is your favorite cuisine? How many different types of cuisines are you proficient of producing?

Am partial to and excel at Italian food but love Japanese, Thai, and Indian too!

What is your favorite food pairing?

That’s a tricky one, there are so many to think of - first up is Fish and Lime, spinach and cheese, Parmesan and anything really!!

What do you do to stay current on new trends? Describe one or two of the most interesting industry trends.

Instagram is changing a lot in the way we think, Chefs love to see the work done by fellow chefs on sites like chefs talk and get inspired and correspondingly inspire others. Food porn is the IN thing and nowadays, being a culinary voyeur is a quite literally a badge of honor!

How involved are you with menu development and overall design?

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Completely. My team and I work towards creating new dishes or researching classics and creating an interpretation and some part of each day is always dedicated to these trials and experiments. Thereafter I work on the shortlists and help the team curate the menu.

When are you happiest at work?

When I have great ingredients! Just the sight of fresh greens, vegetables and prime cuts drives me crazy - it gets my mind into overdrive and I enter into a really happy space.

How has Hyderabad changed or influenced your food sense/ cooking style?

Hyderabad has left me awestruck with its love for its own cuisine.

The realization that a 400 year tradition runs deep enough to cause a mutation in the genes is just mind numbing. And I think that’s what makes the city and its people absolutely unique.

One international cuisine that you would love to introduce under you?

Japanese and I would also dearly love to make Hyderabadi cuisine known internationally.

Tell us about your signature dish and the reason why you are proud to call it your signature dish?

Out of my many signatures, I love this dish for its clean flavors, the sweet accent of onions and carrot, the ever so slight zing of chilli, and the refreshing tang of lime. And if that’s not enough, add in the brilliant color and the dramatic texture of crisp fried aubergines. This risotto is a celebration in itself. And this one, if from me is with love to all the vegetarians!

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Chef Sarabjeet Singh Walia Executive Chef, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Hyderabad He completed his Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM Chennai and graduation from Delhi University. After completing his studies, he joined Hotel Meridian Delhi as a Kitchen trainee. He has around 30 years of experience and has traveled across the globe & worked with world renowned chains like Starwood hotels, Reso hotels, Intercontinental and Carlson Hotels. One of his greatest achievements is, when he worked for first Pravasi Bharati in 2003 and he holds it close to his heart. More than 2000 people were present apart from the August gathering of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar and Shehnai wizard Ustad Bismillah Khan. The work he and his team put in for 3 days was quite a memorable time for him.

Presently working as Executive Chef with Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Banjara Hills, managed by Carlson; He believes in constant learning and upgrading himself. As Mr. Henry Ford said “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”

Why did you decide to become a chef?

An Advertisement! I saw an advertisement for the National Council’s first batch for a diploma course hotel management; this caught my interest. i took up the course and i realized kitchen was my calling post and there was no looking back, after that. My final year was at ITC Maurya sheraton where my mentors Chef Ramesh Javvaji and DJ singh transformed my aim to my passion.

Did you go to culinary school? Where and how were you trained?

I graduated from IHM Chennai in the 86 and trained for 3.5 years in Meridian Delhi under the guidance of Chef Davinder Kumar, who taught me across all the kitchens in the hotel.

What was your first big break?

My biggest break was in year 93 with Olympia Hotel, St Petersburg, Russia managed by Reso Hotels of Sweden, where I worked as preopening Sous Chef for the hotel. I call this as my biggest break because I got exposed to international culture. It was the first time I worked with international Chefs and it was a great opportunity for me to learn and upgrade my skill sets.

How long have you been with the property you work for now and who has the journey been so far?

I joined Radisson Blu Plaza Banjara Hills about a month back but I have been associated with the brand Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group for a long time now. Every day is a new day here at this property, the team is fun loving and the energy here is marvelous.

Is there a chef you admire the most? Who and why?

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assignments. I admire him for his creativity, he is dynamic and enterprising. Very positive person full of ideas, someone who can create something out of nothing.

What is your favorite cuisine?

My favorite cuisine is Punjabi, always close to my heart..!

What is your favorite food pairing?

My favorite pairing is Beers & Burgers. I developed this love when I opened the first American Diner in India during early 2000.

How involved are you with menu development and overall design?

To the T. I am involved from scratch as much as I am involved in tasting and trials; I have a strong opinion with regard to design and layout too.

When are you happiest at work?

I am a workaholic. You will always find me in the kitchen with my team experimenting, mentoring and learning. I am always happy when at work.

If you were told that your food cost was high, what five things would you look at first?

I am always on the top of my costs. The way I have been working to reduce cost is by, firstly training team to reduce wastage, optimum portion size, efficient and balanced menu, competitive pricing with the suppliers and lastly receiving quality product.

One international cuisine that you would love to introduce under you?

Mediterranean, the reason trained in Mediterranean Cuisine in Lebanon under the supervision of Lebanese chefs.

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Chef Yogender Pal Executive Chef, Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre & Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad As a person, he is very easy going, curious and a very enthusiastic runner. Running gives him a high and takes him to a different zone, which gives him the capacity to think fresh and be more creative. He has run two half marathons and aspires to run a full marathon soon. He also loves reading a lot, watching movies and sleeping. the local produce and his philosophy of “less is more”.

Chef Seshaiah is a “legend”. He is 70 years old and if you see his passion and drive towards his craft, it’s unbelievable. He is a role model for all our young chefs in terms of his passion, consistency, quality consciousness and organizing his work.

Chef David Chang because his food is about being bold and bringing the authentic taste and flavors of the places which influenced him to the fore.

What is your favorite cuisine? How many different types of cuisines are you proficient of producing?

My favorite cuisine is Indian, Italian and Thai and I can make around 6-7 different cuisines.

Why did you decide to become a chef?

At the hotel school when we were introduced to the various departments, I thought culinary was the one which would offer the scope for being creative, throwing a new challenge at you every day and give you a very powerful way to touch people’s emotions. All this appealed to me and I had also been influenced by father’s elder brother who was working as an Indian Master Chef at the legendary Taj Rambagh Palace Did you go to culinary school? Where and how were you trained?

Yes I attended IHM Pusa Delhi and after that have worked my way around India from Chennai to Jaipur.

What was your first big break?

The biggest break for me was when I was chosen to be a part of the Preopening team at The Oberoi Vanyavilas in Ranthambhore How long have you been with the property you work for now and who has the journey been so far?

It’s been close to two years at The Hyderabad Marriott &Convention Centre, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad .My journey has been a lot fun and has also taught me a lot. The operation at the hotel is quite busy which gives me an opportunity to learn a lot of new things and also the space to try out a lot of stuff.

Is there a chef you admire the most? Who and why?

There are a couple of chefs whom I admire a lot, namely Chef Thomas Keller, Telangana Master Chef Seshaiah in my hotel and Chef David Chang of Momofuku. Chef Thomas Keller because of the way he uses

How involved are you with menu development and overall design?

I am totally involved with the menu development and the overall design.

In fact, there cannot be any new dish on the menu till the time it has not been approved by me.

When are you happiest at work?

When there is a new concept or a dish which is introduced and when it is received well.

If you were told that your food cost was high, what five things would you look at first?

The first five things which I would look at is Consumption of high cost ingredients Selling prices of the dishes on the menu Purchase price of the raw material Amount of the discount being offered Pilferage One international cuisine that you would love to introduce under you?

I would love to introduce Spanish food because I think it has a lot of interesting colors, flavors and variations which would appeal to us, Indians.

Tell us about your signature dish and the reason why you are proud to call it your signature dish?

My signature dish is a “light stew of chicken with seasonal vegetables“ which basically highlights the best of the local produce. We use half a chicken which is braised in a light sauce made of chicken stock with the local vegetables.

- As told to Satpreet Kaur

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CUISINE

One State Diverse Taste!

The world famous Biryani from the land of the Nawabs; the lip smacking delicacies of Punjab and the dalchawal which makes you feel at home- Food is a physiological need for few, while for some, it’s an in guilty pleasure. It is not restricted to one region but is an amalgamation of distinct flavors which unites the world together. As countries across the globe are gearing up for ‘The World Food Day’ which falls in the month of October, we ask our very own Hyderabadis about their favorite dishes. Read on to know more about these delectable delights which are sure to make your mouth water.

My favorite dish is a dessert called Chenna Poda; It’s a classic dessert, and our (the Odia) version of cheese cake, made of cottage cheese (chenna), a bit of semolina and sugar, with a light sprinkling of ground elaichi. It is available mostly in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. Unfortunately, not to be found in Hyderabad and I have been wanting really long to do something about this gap in supply!

Swati Sucharita

Food critic and blogger It is really difficult to choose a single dish because I am a foodie and love to try all kinds of cuisines; but my all time favorite is smoked chicken with flavored rice. This dish is a specialty of Pakistan. The best part of this is the smoky cinnamon flavored rice which is both sour and sweet and gives a distinct taste. The taste of rice which is boiled in the same water as the chicken merges with the juicy chicken and gives a taste like no other.

Abdul Rehman Shaikh

Network Marketing Business

I really love Chinese; it is one of the most scrumptious cuisines ever. Biryani is my all time favorite Hyderabadi Dish, it is one of my comfort foods. I would love to try out is sea food though, especially lobsters. I have tried almost all the cuisines and have a few favorites from each one of them.

Deborah Doris Fell, Professional Model

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CUISINE My favorite place to eat and one dish that I absolutely crave at times has got to be Govind’s Dosa. I’ve been having his dosas for almost four years now and they have consistently been delicious.

The dollop of butter and especially the podi, which is his secret ingredient, makes it one of the best dishes to relish in the city. And I’ve always felt welcomed when visiting Govind’s Bandi, where he adds one extra cube of butter on seeing me with his trademark smile.

Neidhi

Blogger at Food Drifter

I know that my favorite might turn out to be a bit cliché, but it’s kind of turned out to be my soul food. It’s the simple and uncomplicated Rasam from Simply South. I do eat out a lot, but Simply South is where I go to relax over a nice thali. The food has just the right flavors and it’s the Rasam especially which does wonders for me. It’s tangy, peppery and moreover for a person like me who’s loved South Indian food growing up, Simply South has been the one restaurant which has brought out the nostalgia that I associate with this dish.

Ashis

Blogger at Food Drifter

I have a sweet tooth and my favorite dessert is Tres Leches. Even though it’s a simple dessert, its creamy milky goodness is what makes me love it so much! It is a light spongy cake soaked in three different types of milk and just melts in the mouth. It originates from Mexico. I’ve had a delicious Tres Leches at Sanchos in Bangalore. In Hyderabad, Hard Rock Cafe used to have a lovely one topped with blueberries and other fruits but that’s not on the menu any more. Habanero also has a good Tres Leches. Autumn Leaf Cafe has a nice version of it although it is a little different as it has a hint of orange to it

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CUISINE I love chicken tikka masala because of the burst of flavors I get every time I eat it. The spice mixed with the succulent chicken topped with the perfect balance of tangy tomato cream sauce is definitely my favorite dish.

The best part is that it can be eaten with parathas, rotis or just plain rice.

Salil Adhiya Businessman

Pani Puri would top my list any day, no other food on this planet can compete with this. I come back from every trip, craving for these masala filled crispy puris with the yummy potato, onion and coriander chutney filling. Drenched in the sweet and spicy mint flavored water, pani puri always gives a sense of satisfaction to my taste buds.

Nishka Agarwal

Fashion Entrepreneur

My favorite food is DalChawal. Although it is a simple dish, I love it because it gives me the comfort of my home. When I was studying abroad, one thing I missed the most was my mother’s home made dal rice which instantly boosts up my mood and makes me nostalgic; It is also a food which is absolutely healthy and easy to cook.

Drishika A

Intern at September Shoes

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CUISINE I would pick brownies as my favorite. Gooey, fudgy, crunchy, anything goes! They are easy to make and of course satisfying to eat. Top it with caramel, ice cream, chocolate syrup, icing sugar or fruits: for me it’s the ultimate dessert and I could eat it all the time. You can get as creative as you want to be with it and it still tastes great.

Ananya Mullapudi Freelance Baker

Thai is one of my favorite cuisines. I love how this cuisine blends the bold flavors of herbs like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime with the creamy, sweat, and delicate coconut milk.

And among the Thai curries, Massaman curry is my favorite. This curry is said to derive its name from the word “Mussulman”, which was used to refer to the Muslim merchants visiting the country in the 17th century. The Massaman curry recipe uses several spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, and cloves that’d be instantly familiar to the Indian palate. The recipe also calls for the use of chunks of potatoes - an ingredient that every Bong has a sweet spot for. The Massaman Curry is a unique potpourri of flavors derived from different cultures.

Pallab De

Food Blogger at Hyderabad Food Guy

Being a hard core Punjabi, I would say nothing beats the spice and the variety of Punjabi food. My personal favorites include Chole Bhature, Rajma chawal and hot parathas with black dal makhani. It instantly satiates your taste buds and the cube of butter adds that extra punch to the dish. The buttery flavor intertwined with the various spices melts in your mouth.

Accompanied with a tall glass of lassi or butter milk, it’ll just give you the perfect ambience of a Dhaba.

Reena Dewan Professor

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CUISINE

I love chicken 65, because it is emotionally close to me as my significant other loves it. The fresh and juicy chicken nuggets deep fried with extra spice enhance the flavor of the chicken. The aroma of the chicken topped with coriander leaves and sprinkles of lemon juice makes it a perfect dish.

Sharvil Verma

Student of Engineering

In spite of being a woman from a proper Punjabi house, married into a Rajput house, my palate always craved for South Indian food. Be it idli, sambar, dosa or the delicious coconut chutneySouth Indian cuisine is my all-time-goto food. It is both healthy and simple, yet has so much variety. The variation in chutneys and the types of dosas are something you can never get tired of.

Even the sweet dishes are must haves for everyone who loves to try new things.

Anu Karnwal Homemaker

It sure is a dilemma and it’s difficult to choose only one dish but being in the city of the best delicacies, I believe Biryani would be my top priority. Mutton, chicken or veg - this is a timeless dish which you can never say no to. People from across the world come here just to taste this; which sure is heavenly. The flavored rice with the perfect blend of spices, the hot mirchi-ka-salan and the rich raita can make any gloomy day better.

Sumaiyah Salim

Student of psychology

Tangy, spicy, sweet or sour! Whatever be your pick, celebrate this World Food Day and bring out the foodie in you and do not worry about the extra calories you gain because love is where food is.

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ONLINE

Cheeky Nation by Aleena Das “Being a woman, it has been my topmost priority to be independent financially and gain respect and recognition from the work I do. I always knew from a very young age that I wanted to create a mark in the fashion industry. I loved the idea of expressing oneself through their personal style without having to speak. Hence, I decided to capitalize on this passion after working as a stylist at The Juice Magazine and completing my studies in the UK and Milan. Cheeky Nation as the name suggests, is bold, fun, urban and sassy. We wanted to create designs that were inspired by the fashion accessories we see as street style fashion, abroad. Our designs are a take on social media slogans and lingos that have gone viral and connect with the fashion obsessed youth like us!

We can guarantee our customers that our bags are definitely one of a kind. We use bold colors like red, yellow that stand out, and definitely become conversation starters. Everything inspires us! We are ALWAYS on Instagram, Pinterest looking for ideas for flat lay shoots, colors and fabrics. Cheeky Nation’s main motto is to create affordable fashion, which is on trend, as we believe that, fashion is not a luxury but a right!

It has been a great start so far, and getting words of encouragement from people within the industry has pushed us even harder.

What’s next: We are currently working on our next collection that we aim to bring out before the festival season. It will focus on bold, fun, quirky make up pouches that will be perfect for traveling and gifting.

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Gardner Street by Rashi Sanghvi Gardner Street is a whole-leaf premium tea label focused on producing great-tasting, innovative and healthy tea blends for the market. Currently it serves up to 10 flavors of green and herbal teas.

“The journey for Gardner Street began in my tiny Boston Apartment while I was pursuing my MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College. From a person who had never tasted tea in her life I had become someone who went through 3-4 cups in a day. But these weren’t your regular cups of ‘chai’, instead I had discovered these amazing blends of tea with fruits, flowers and herbs on a spring break to Turkey! This trip had been a complete eye opener with regards to what was possible with tea! I started wondering why India didn’t have these options available in spite of being such a massive tea producing nation. The non-availability of great tasting, good-quality non-milk tea which really had the perfect balance of health and taste in India is what prompted me to start Gardner Street. We’ve had some excellent response so far on the limited platforms that are products are available. Our newly launched Wellness range with the ‘GLOW’ (Skin and Hair), DETOX (Cleansing) and HEAL (Immunity and Sore Throat) has been a runaway hit! Our gifting range has also seen resounding success as an increasing number of people are realizing that there truly is no gift better than the gift of health. We have a number of gifting options tailored for weddings, festive corporate gifting and number of other special occasions. We also go to great lengths to ensure that the gifts have a personal touch and offer various options for personalization.

Gardner Street only sources the highest-quality tea and blends it with real herbs, flowers and fruits pieces to make sure every cup of tea is brimming with health and taste. The teas are available either loose or in silken pyramid sachets which do not give out any chemicals when immersed in hot water unlike the regularly available white color bleached paper teabags found in your mass market brands.

What’s next: Next up, we are looking at revamping our website to make the shopping process easy and seamless. We are also looking at expanding our product range by adding more varieties of tea and exclusive tea accessories.

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SPECIAL

A gleam of Lights

Diwali, the festival of lights, signifies the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, hope over despair and knowledge over ignorance. There are various legends pointing out the origin of Diwali. This festival is celebrated to honor the return of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana from Lanka and to mark their return from exile of 14 years, the villagers lit up their path with diyas. Diwali also observes the return of Pandavas after 12 years of exile and one year of Agyatavas in Mahabharata. Devotees make offerings to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Saraswati as well. We had a conversation with five families from our city about this festivity. Read on to know more…

Mrs. Dimple Agarwal, the vice-president of Global Steel Co. believes that Deepawali is that juncture of the year where her home is grandly lit up with a huge spread of mouthwatering delicacies; a preferably eco-friendly celebration, a tête-à-tête with family and friends and so much more!

How do you celebrate this day?

Diwali is a grand affair for us. We have a pooja at the factory as well as home. Thereafter, we have a party for friends wherein we play cards, fire crackers & enjoy the festive delicacies. It’s a trend we are following since years.

What’s the best part of this festival?

The best part about Diwali is the enthusiasm with which everyone celebrates the festival. Everyone is in a festive spirit and it’s a great time to meet and greet family and friends.

What is your favorite memory of this gala day?

My memories go back to the days when we used to help mom in decorating our home and unwrapping all the Diwali gifts that we used to receive 10 days before Diwali.

Altogether, it gave a different kind of an excitement back then.

What is the most important element that you can’t avoid?

The most important element that we can’t avoid are crackers! My husband loves fire crackers, but, of late he has been avoiding the fireworks because we feel it’s high time we realize that it’s harmful for the environment. Most of us want to safeguard our environment but we can’t contribute our efforts, therefore this is the least we can do. At the end of the day, it’s our responsibility to protect our children from the polluted air.

What are the main dishes that are definitely on the plate?

We make few sweets at home like kaju barfi, kheer, khoya gujiya & swahili. We also have different kinds of chocolates!

What are you wearing for this occasion?

Since it’s a festival, I prefer keeping it traditional; as I wear western or indo-western throughout the year.

How are you keeping your outfit up to the minute?

I’m leaving it to my designer to make my outfit as beautiful as it can be for the celebrations!

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COVERSPECIAL STORY

We all have fond memories with family and friends from this day and so does Ms. Bhargavi Yerram, owner of Punjab Grill, a Marketing director, with over six years of experience, she has proven track record in developing and executing marketing programs.

Beyond Food is a unique idea born out of passion to cater to changing needs of gastronomes.

Spearheaded by a young, enthusiastic, highly passionate – Bhargavi Yerram, she is surely a busy woman but family is always a priority especially on this event of merriment.

How do you celebrate this day?

Diwali is very special occasion to me and my family. Of all Indian festivals, Diwali is closer to me. My mom is usually busy performing Laxmi & Ganesh pooja & I make sure the entrance way to our home is colorful using traditional motifs of Rangoli designs, lighting small oil lamps and place them around home.

My Dad & Brother’s take care of the setup of hanging lights and sorting out the fireworks. In the evening, we invite couple of family & friends for celebration.

We spend the night enjoying fireworks displays, feasting and giving gifts.

What’s the best part of this festival?

These days everyone is busy with their own lives. A festival like Diwali unites family & friends and a quality time with loved ones is well spent. The best part of this festival is the joy of preparing food at home, when guests arrive to exchange gifts and watching fireworks. We usually make traditional offerings for Diwali which are given as gifts, some dishes like Ponjal, Semiya, Jalebi and Laddu.

What is your favorite memory of this gala day?

No matter how grown up we are, childhood Diwali will always be special. Diwali used to start by bothering Dad for buying us extra fireworks and of course getting a long lecture later. Laxmi pooja was important, but not for us siblings. And finally, meeting up friends and pitching in our share of fireworks was the greatest joy forever.

to those in need. We don’t avoid doing a charity on Diwali. Our staff at work is given sweets, gifts and bonus.

What are the main dishes that are definitely on the plate?

Our main dishes for savory are vada, Masala vadda, Pakkodi and Pullihora/Ponjal. Few of the sweet dishes could be Bhoondi laddu, Jalebi and semiya.

How are you keeping your outfit up to the minute?

Drape saree is nothing but a fusion outfit which is very easy to carry off and also makes the clothing look traditional, comfortable and trendy!

What is the most important element that you can’t avoid?

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COVER STORY SPECIAL A blogger by heart, model by passion, marketing head of Evolve, fitness freak and a proud mother of one, Mrs.Esha Hindocha loves family time and celebrating festivals. Diwali is also a perfect opportune for her to indulge in her forte of experimenting with simple or bold clothing or implementing the existing trends or developing a new one! We spoke to her about how her family enjoys the festive gala and here’s what she tells us: How do you celebrate this day?

Diwali for us is not just a day, but a full fortnight of celebrations.

The celebrations begin a week before the date of Diwali as we have many other festivals like ekadashi, Vaghbaaras, dhanteras, roopchaudas and then comes Diwali. We are Gujarati so even after the day of Diwali, our festivities continue as it’s the Gujarati New Year. We visit all our relatives’ places and seek blessings from elders for an auspicious start to the year. On dhanteras we have a pooja in worship of maa Lakshmi and we buy some silver and gold, on the day of roopchaudas we pray to god to keep all evil sight at bay and bless us good health. On the day of Diwali we seek blessings from god to bestow happiness in our place of living as well as work.

What’s the best part of this festival?

The best part of Diwali for me is that we get to meet all our relatives and friends and it’s always so much fun. Diwali gives us the perfect occasion to be with family without any work related chaos. We also have lot of fun with our staff as we take them to a treat, burn crackers and enjoy those little moments of joy.

Exchanging gifts & sweets, meeting and greeting neighbors brings a kind of happiness to our hearts. Everybody’s homes are lit with beautiful diyas and all kinds of lanterns, torans and rangolis. I love decorating my house and it’s just like another beautiful world.

The entire essence of this heartwarming festival is magnificent.

What is your favorite memory of this gala day?

Every year we host a Diwali Milan at our place where we invite our family for dinner. On one such occasion when we had all our cousins and extended family in full attendance, we decided to play the old DVD’s and videos of everyone at our wedding ceremonies. It was such a delight to see how each one of us looked like a decade ago. All the elder members of our family recalled their memories too and shared them with us. That was one evening when we couldn’t stop our laughter until cheeks started to hurt and tears of joy rolled down our cheeks. This is one memory I can never forget.

What are the main dishes that are definitely on the plate?

We prepare Undhiyu, which is a mixed vegetable curry along with methi pakodas. It is believed to bring in good tidings and usher happiness in the family. We also make a variety of sweets and savories like gujiyas, laddus, chakris, mathris, gud papdis etc.

What are you wearing for this occasion?

On the the day of Diwali, I will be wearing a traditional bandhini saree as we will have poojas for the entire day and as a tradition a married woman is supposed to wear bright bandhini saree as she is considered the lakshmi of the house.

How are you keeping your outfit up to the minute?

For our get-togethers, I will be wearing a fusion outfit like indowestern clothing. It will be a tube top with a cape in Indian embroidery fabrics and brocade trousers. Capes are in vogue and so I choose to wear one. I prefer it to look ethnic as well as stylish for the purpose of the occasion. My husband is a designer himself, so, I don’t really need to ponder much on this. (laughs) 42 OCTOBER, 2016 - TULIP

SPECIAL Mrs. Namita Singhvee is a Hyderabad based jewelry designer.

Initially she was a homemaker and was also involved in a charitable organization but her sense of taste for fine jewelry inspired her to foray into professional jewelry designing. Her family business includes SSquare construction and string of petrol stations. For Mrs. Singhvee, this extravagant affair is filled with laughter, happiness and togetherness.

How do you celebrate this day?

Diwali is one of the most auspicious festivals of our family. We seek blessings of our elders and for us Diwali starts from dhanteras followed by the choti Diwali and then Diwali.

We do pooja at several offices and lastly the final pooja at home.

What’s the best part of this festival?

The best part of the festival is that the whole family is together celebrating the festival.

Another important aspect of our celebrations is performing pooja to our 80 year old laxmiji’s portrait.

What is your favorite memory of this gala day?

My most favorite memory of this day is performing pooja of goddess laxmi in all the offices and our home. I take complete and active participation in preparing for the pooja.

These are a few of my fond memories every year.

What is the most important element that you can’t avoid?

The element of togetherness cannot be avoided. It’s the main essence of or family.

What are the main dishes that are definitely on the plate?

Our favorite sweets include kalakand, badam katli and motichur ladoo, we can never give it a miss!

How are you keeping your outfit up to the minute?

This year I would want to keep it traditional with beautifully ornamented jewelry. I think this style statement would never go out of trend.

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SPECIAL

The festival of lights brightens not only our homes, but also our lives. A joyous occasion, a ceremony of delight and a beautiful affair, this, sums up the Diwali festivity for Mrs. Ruchita Soni, an MBA graduate, effective home-maker and a proud mother of one. For her, the get-togethers and ceremonies etch divine and unforgettable memories.

How do you celebrate this day?

Diwali is the festival of lights and happiness. We decorate our home with candles, colorful lights and huge firework displays. For us, it is time for a family feast and of course, trading gifts.

What’s the best part of this festival?

The best part of Diwali is when we see our home lit up with lights shining on the rooftop, around the corners of our home, and especially the beautifully decorated temples, which is surely a treat for our eyes. The rituals typically extend over a period of 5 days, so, there is a constant celebration. It is a complete week to rejoice with shopping and gifts.

What is your favorite memory of this gala day?

I’m in short of words to decide my favorite memory as there are a lot of good memories that I recallwhen I think about it, from gulping down on sweets and not caring about the number of calories to the thrill to see different types of crackers which color the sky, it’s so magnificent that it cannot be described in words. The onset of the “cards” season to getting our hands on new clothes. Beautiful rangolis and people visiting our home, it’s a binding festival for all.

What is the most important element that you can’t avoid?

Laxmi pooja is one of the most important rituals performed during the festival of Diwali. It is one part that cannot be ignored. This ritual is performed to invite goddess laxmi into our home. Prayers are offered so that our life is filled with peace, wealth and prosperity.

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What are the main dishes that are definitely on the plate?

The immediate answer is sweets and plenty of them! Little morsels are nibbled throughout the day with savory items, from laddoo barfis, halwa to mawa kachori and sohan papdi. It is also customary to exchange decorated boxes of sweets, dry fruits, nuts or silver serving dishes with family and friends.

How are you keeping your outfit up to the minute?

Keeping it traditional is like holding on to my roots. I would wear a traditional ghagra chowli and to add to that I would pair it with fine jewelry.

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TECHNO

Up your Cool Quotient The 1980’s was a decade where science and technology reached groundbreaking strides.

We’re talking about an era that introduced us to such high-tech innovations as 8-bit gaming consoles, compact audio systems, mobile phones, portable listening devices, and state-ofthe-art music instruments. And today, we here are indulged in a mix technology of all-in-one.

Fitbit Alta

Fitbit recently launched its latest activity tracker Alta priced at 12,999. The stylish device will be available on Amazon from mid-March onwards. Fitbit Alta tracks users daily activity like walking, running, exercise and sleep. It also has the Reminder to Move feature which nudging users to stay active throughout the day for better health, while providing visual feedback on their progress and keeping connected with the smart notifications.

Alta also provides call, text and calendar notifications right on wrist when user’s phone is nearby through on-screen messages and a gentle vibrating alert. The device offers up to 5 days battery life on a single charge, according to the company. Alta is compatible with over 200 Android, iOS and Windows mobile devices and computers.

Samsung Gear S

Although Samsung has already announced its next-generation smartwatch Gear S, the watch will see its official unveiling at IFA. The Gear S sports a 2-inch curved display and offers features like Wi-Fi connectivity, pedestrian navigation and built-in GPS. The device will run Samsung’s Tizen operating system and not Android Wear.

Samsung has said the Gear S will start selling from October. Pricing details will be revealed during the event.

Motorized skateboards

As Back to the Future II promised, but self balancing, motorized skateboards make an excellent interim measure. The two-wheeled, battery-powered gadgets let riders glide from place to place, steering by moving their balance ever so slightly. They are addictive, fun and available from the likes of Kaiser Baas and 3VoLV. Riders should ensure they get Australian chargers, however, and look up road rules in their state before riding in public.

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FEATURE

Journey of Mrs. India

Abhimanika

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Abhimanika is a software engineer turned Choreographer, Fitness instructor, Model, Event planner, and an EMCEE. She was always passionate about performing arts and has explored several dance forms including Belly Dance, Contemporary, and Jazz. “I’m a single mother of an eight year old boy, Tavish. He is my inspiration and key to my success. Thanks to my business partner Aamer for supporting me all through and in establishing our company. “Abhimanika entertainment concepts” in 2013 that deals with everything related to Dance, Fitness and Entertainment”, she explains.

Tell us about how did you find your passion in Zumba?

Venu, a very close friend of mine from my Dance origin asked me to accompany him for his first Zumba class, at that time I didn’t even know what Zumba was. It was only after I started tapping my feet to the grooving latin music, I knew it then Zumba is something that I should be doing! It is fun, keeps us fit and such a stress buster!

How did Mrs. India 2016 happen?

I just stumbled upon the Pageant details on a social networking site and thought why not just give it a try! No harm in trying, right? So I emailed few of my pictures and received a call from Mrs. India Beauty Queen (MIBQ) Director Mrs. Bir Kaur Dhillon, for a telephonic interview and voila! I was called upon to compete further.

How do you feel winning the pageant?

It is Surreal; I still cannot believe I got the maximum no. of titles at the pageant. I won Mrs. India 4th Runner Up, Mrs. India Southern, Mrs. India Fitness and Mrs. India Talented and will be competing at the Mrs. Universe world finals in

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2017.

What are your other passions apart from Fitness training?

I love adventures. I have been quite adventurous since my childhood!

Thanks to my parents. Mountain climbing, Horse riding, River crossing, Rifle shooting are few of my interests. But if there is one thing that is close to heart, it would be Andhra Natyam, A classical form of dance, a potpourri of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi which I learnt from my Guru (my mother D. Vathsalendra).

How has the journey been by far?

It has been overwhelming, the response that I got from my near and dears, I still get phone calls from people congratulating and motivating me to push myself beyond what I expect I can accomplish.

Can you state the challenges you faced during the pageant?

During the pageant, all the participants were supposed to be camera ready at any time. You’d never know when someone would come to interview you. So, keeping up with all that Make-up and trying to look and dress well all the time was a big challenge for me.

Tell us 5 easy steps to stay fit and healthy?

Eat clean and on time Get good amount of sleep Engage yourself in any form of physical activity everyday (A MUST) Anything packed and processed is a No. A spoonful of ghee everyday would do miracles.

Tell us about your diet and exercise regimen?

My diet is simple; I do not restrict myself from eating anything. I just make sure I eat on time and avoid junk food. I crave for authentic Sambar rice and an Ice cream after a meal. My fitness regime is Hardcore I must say! I take about 3-4 Zumba Fitness sessions in a day apart from my regular Choreography and team building activities that I do for the corporate.

Women of today

FEATURE

Sonali Sharma

She is an optimistic person who always focuses on the bright side of life. A simple, independent, reliable person who tries to live each day full of positivity. She loves to travel and explore new places, a total cleanliness freak and a good listener. We spoke to her about work, life and balance between the two. “I’m perfectionist and hyper-organized... But sometimes the nature of perfectionism bothers me a lot.“ I feel I am good at controling my emotions and understanding others emotions and feelings as well because I believe being able to manage your emotions is key to your happiness, health as well as your relationships.

Tell us about what you do?

I feel life is all about connecting and I have been fortunate enough to get the opportunity to meet a lot of people from different walks of life and hear their experiences. It helps me grow and improve as an individual. I have always wanted to be in a career which gives me an opportunity to reach out to people, connect with them while exploring my creative side along.

I am content to have a profession in the field of event designing where communication is the main element of success and I enjoy every bit of it. I grew up with an idea of my own Cafe & Restaurant one day and by God’s grace that become reality four months ago when Sawa Reloaded opened its doors for customers.

What kind of events do you specialize in?

With over a dozen years of experience in the industry, I have been organizing copious events scaling from Private-Social events, Launches & Exhibitions, Marketing & Event PR, PR for Luxury Lifestyle Brands & Consumer Lifestyle Products-Services and Corporate Events How do you balance your personal/ professional/ and social life?

Frankly, it’s tough at times but I think I am able to manage it because I follow some principles; I start and end things on time. I always reserve personal time in my schedule for activities that allow me to recharge and that add value, such as daily exercise, time with my daughter and pets, social time with friends, weekly family activities and family vacations. So, by planning things, I am always motivated to direct my time well and eventually, I do not have to cancel on others. Meditation has allowed me to mentally disconnect from everything, it stimulates me to be more creative and frees my mind for new ideas.

Tell us about your family: We are a small family, my husband; Amit is a Technologist who manages technology for the financial institutions, my daughter, Shanaya, is 4 years, and our pets Ethan & Thor. We enjoy family time on weekends over movie, good food, leisure long drives and family vacations.

One person who really inspires you?

My inspiration is my 4 year old daughter “Shanaya”. She came into my life on 13th Sept and as a result changed my entire outlook on life forever. She is my heart, my soul and my life. My little girl has shown me so much love in four years that I haven’t experienced even in my entire life before her. She spreads sunshine everywhere she goes. She is truly a gift from heaven who taught me to keep trying and never give up, to be more patient even when things are hard. She taught me to love unconditionally. Shanaya is so energetic, passionate & forgiving, she exhibits tremendous amount of positivity in every small act that she does, and it reminds me to give my best in anything that I do. Her passion to want things in her own way keeps reminding me not to think of whether it is feasible or possible instead just wish for it passionately & then start celebrating my success while giving my best.

The reason I saw forgiving is because she easily forgives & forget, and it makes us feel happier What are you most passionate about in life?

I have a strong attachment towards animals and can spend hours caring and loving them. Earlier I thought, I just love dogs as I always had dogs at home from childhood - till date. But then, as I grew up, I realized that it’s for all animals. I can connect with them easily & that unconditional love they give back in return is one of the best feelings in the world.

Do you think events in Hyderabad need more PR/Celeb involvement and zeal?

For me, an event is a success when, long afterward, people experience a feeling of joy whilst they remember it and the most successful events are always the ones that leave a long-lasting impression on its audience. For a successful event, it is important to involve PR firms as they are lifeblood of any event and they represent an organization or company as the face that the media sees. Associating celebrities to popularize events is seen as an effective marketing strategy and media Support is very important as they are the most powerful tool of communication today! It helps in promoting the right things at the right time. Detailing to every step in the process is the actual key starting from the way to invitation to reception to actual event & then sending off.

Your biggest support that helps you to conquer your dreams every day?

I am blessed to have several people in my life that probably believe in me, what I am capable of, and what I can do more. These people have given me their time, knowledge, care and support to help me do my best. Having people who support you, stand behind you, and encourage you along the way is such an important thing.

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FEATURE

Magnificent

Golconda Golconda Fort Hyderabad is an outstanding example of brilliant engineering and magical architecture.

Located at a distance of 11km from the city, it is the most famous of all the sightseeing places in Hyderabad.

The name of the fort has been derived from the Telugu words “Golla” and “Konda” which together means ‘Shepherd’s Hill’. Founded in the approximately 12th Century by the Kakatiya Kings, this massive Golconda Fort with walls ranging from 17 to 34 feet, eight gates and 87 bastions, some reaching 60 feet in height, and built on a granite hill that is 400 feet high, it remains one of India’s most magnificent fortress complexes, and was later built by Qutub Shahi Kings.

History

Even before the kingdom of Golconda rose in prominence, the beginning of the fort was thought to be in 1143, when the Kakatiya Dynasty ruled the region. According to legend, a shepherd boy found an idol in the area. When this was reported to the Kakatiyan king, he ordered a mud fort to be built around it. The fort eventually became known as GolKonda, which in Telugu meant Shepherd’s Hill. The area eventually became a heated battleground between three kingdoms, finally culminating in the victory of the Islamic Bahmani Sultanate and the fort became a capital of a major province of the Sultanate. When Quli Qutub Shah declared his independence from the Bahmani Sultanate in 1518, the Qutub Shahi Dynasty arose and Golconda became its seat of power. Over the next couple of decades, successive Qutub Shahi kings expanded the mud fort into a massive and expansive fort of granite, with a circumference that extended to around 5 kilometers. The fort remained to be the dynasty’s capital until it was moved to Hyderabad in 1590. The fort was then expanded to have a 10-kilometer outer wall that enclosed the city.

In 1686, the Mughal prince Aurangzeb started to lay siege on the fort of Golconda, with the intent of claiming Hyderabad, the wealthy capital of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The fortress proved to be as impregnable as its reputation claimed. It wasn’t until the year after, in 1687, when Aurangzeb finally managed to breach the fort after a nine-month long siege. It was said that the fort only fell down because of a traitor who sabotaged the gate.

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FEATURE

Fort

The Fort Today

Today, even after almost 800 years, the fort still stands as one of Hyderabad’s greatest architectural wonders. One of its greatest engineering marvels is the fantastic acoustic effects: one handclap at a certain point below the entrance dome can be heard at the highest point of the pavilion almost a kilometer away. This was said to be used for warning the royals in case of an attack.

Did you know It is said that Golconda fort used to be a famous diamond market attracting merchants from all over the world. It was at Golconda that the famous Kohinoor and Hope diamonds along with others such as The Regent Diamond, Darya-e Nur, Nur-Ul-Ain Diamond were stored.

Golconda Fort Entry Fee Rs.5/- per person for Indians Rs.100/- per person for Foreign Tourists Rs.25/- for Still Camera Rs.130/- for Sound & Light Show Golconda Fort Phone: 040 2351 2401 Golconda Fort Address: Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500008, India Golconda Fort Timings- Monday to Sunday- 9 AM to 5: 30 PM Sound & Light Show: 6:30 PM TO 8 PM (Sound & Light Show is closed on Monday)

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CAMPUS BUZZ

Buzzin’ through Halloween October 31st is marked as the All Hallows Day, widely known as Halloween. This day is dedicated to remembering the dead. The countdown to candy begins on October 30th mid-night which marks the commencement of the ‘Fright Night’ with activities such as, trick-or-treating, decorating, attending Halloween costume parties, carving out pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and so much more!It’s all about costumes, pumpkins and candy! We got a bunch of youngsters to tell us how are they going to ‘Cast a Spell’ this Halloween and be spooky Every ‘Witch’ way!

Sadaf Hassan

Mass communication student of Roots Business School.

October automatically translates to orange-hued leaves, pumpkin spiced lattes and of course, Halloween! Halloween is the perfect excuse for one to reminisce over those very childhood memories and yet again get into that ‘dress-up’ phase, but with a sultry or spooky twist. This year, for Halloween, if I had to choose a costume, I’d probably dress up as Sandra Olsson, better known as Sandy from the 80’s cult film, Grease. The fact that the character is able to carry off wearing an all-black, leather ensemble with bright red heels and succeeded in giving the world a look that would popularly be known as the ‘Grease look’ even after 30 years is truly commendable; not to forget how badass she looks doing so!

PoojaBhageria

A Business student of IBS, Costumes, parties, pumpkins and mountains of sweets! Who doesn’t love Halloween? Every year, all of us wait for this festival which happens to be the best thing since sliced bread. My personal choice would be to adorn the ‘walking dead’ attire. This look has the best of both worlds. It is quick, easy and affordable which requires lesser efforts and produces sublime results. All I need to do is grab some old clothes and tear holes and rips in them. The exposed skin can be covered using fake blood.

Some fabric bandaging wrapped around hands and head , splattered with fake blood would add to the appearance. Lastly, I would daub the face in white face paint and powder with a smattering of blood here and there. And I’m good to roll!

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Simraan Khan

Student at Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology.

This Halloween, I would impersonate Wolverine!

Halloween is completely about ‘come as you aren’t’ and Wolverine would be the character I would camouflage myself into. The classic Wolverine ensemble is his stylish hair and the ferocious claws; I would wear the trademark outfit of Logan which is brown Faux Leather Jacket paired with white tee and blue jeans and then set off for a mutated and phenomenal Halloween!

CAMPUS BUZZ

Ghostly Gatherings at:

Rishabh Singh

October 30th Hylife brewing Company Address: 800, Rd Number 36, Masthan Nagar, Nandagiri Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana500033 Phone: 074992 34567

Student at Bhavan’s College When I hear Halloween, I can hear Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein story lines running on my mind. The gothic fiction always captured my attention. For the Frankenstein costume, I would make myself inconspicuous with a swanky black jacket, with attached shirt and jagged edges! Also, matching black pants with jagged edges and not to forget, until I scare everyone off I would wear a deluxe classic Frankenstein overhead Latex Mask, with scar details to transform me into a dungeon dwelling creature! Now, I can be the monster that started it all!

October 31st Playboy Address: Novotel and HICC Complex Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084 Phone: 080990 48048 Klub Trinity Address: Malik Square, Road Number 36 floor 5, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033 Phone: 040 3959 4539 Liquids Address: 5th Floor, Bhaskar Plaza, Road 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

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Haseeb Maqbool

Chartered Accountancy student Halloween is about making ‘spirits’ bright.

He believes the day is filled with terror-ific activities with friends and a lot of mischief brewing.

Raise some mischief as Gotham’s clown prince of crime: The Joker! The only Psychopath anyone has ever fallen in love with is the Joker from the movie ‘Batman: the dark knight rises’. He is a villainous madman, and to pass myself as him I would wear the hexagon shirt, green vest, pinstripe pants, purple blazer, tie and trench coat. And not to miss out on the major detail: ‘Slashed jowls’ is sure to be a hit at any costume party thanks to Jared Leto’s role.

- By Harsha Sheelam

Where can you get the costumes?

Party Monsterz Address: 8-2-456/G2B, SF Residency, Road Number 4, Opposite GVK One Mall, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034 Phone: 040 4012 4999 Party Hunterz Address:1st Floor, No. 1-28/5/9, Above Baby Store, Gachibowli Miyapur Road, P Janardhan Reddy Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032 Phone: 089772 87790 Address: 1st Floor, Malve Chambers, P&T Colony, Trimulgherry, Hyderabad, Telangana 500015 Phone: 091775 97333 Samskruti Makeup and Costumes Address:EWS-227, Near NRI College, Rd Number 3, Kukatpally Housing Board Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072 Phone:093473 60990

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AUTOMOBILES

Mercedes Ride with

Aaditya Yalamarty

Fun loving yet hard working, a big time animal lover, for Aaditya his work has been his first priority over everything else.

“I get a natural high every time my company bags a tender or wins a bid, life has mostly been about work, followed my close knit gang of friends who are like family & my pets, and I wouldn’t think twice before adopting any animal.

The only other thing that drives me apart from work, is my passion for cars & bikes, the highlight of my day is taking the ORR to my factories or while coming back. At the end of the day it acts as a natural stress buster, before I head out for a party or a pleasant evening with my family.

My current car is Mercedes Benz SLK 350; it was a surprise birthday gift from my parents. The other cars in the family are a Mercedes Benz S350 CDI, a Land Rover Freelander2, a Toyota Fortuner & a Hyundai Sonata V6.

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My dream car would be a vintage W113 Mercedes Benz SL roadster, a legend by itself. Less than 20,000 cars were manufactured within the years 1963-1971 and are popularly known as the “Pagoda” Benz, due to the shape of its hardtop.

The first car I ever drove was a W126 Mercedes Benz 300 SD, which is the forefather of the current S class. I plan on finding it back again & restoring it to a mint condition. My first bikes were a Kawasaki eliminator & a 2008 Yamaha R1, riding which was a dream, that I still cherish even today!

My current car: The R172 Mercedes Benz SLK 350, always been my favorite, its timeless lines & the similarity to my dream car W113 SL series always caught my fancy. The thing I like the most about it is that it is a practical daily use roadster, taking up rough roads easily; it’s retractable hardtop is a big boon when the weather is good. This is one car which is going to be with me for a long time!” he explains.

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The Ultimate Stair

WORKOUT

You have heard “take the stairs, not the elevator,” a thousand times. But what if instead of it just being a healthier way to get around, the stairs became your new favorite toning tool? This workout is going to take you up and down a set of stairs in your home, or wherever you want while adding sculpting moves in between. Here’s how it works: Do each exercise for 30 seconds. Kiran Dembla, a renowned celebrity fitness expert shows us how to do it right, just at your home.

l Squat Jumps: Targets: Glutes, Legs Begin at the bottom of a staircase with feet hipwidth apart and arms next two sides. Lower hips down to a squat position, tighten abs, then swing arms forward and jump up onto the next step, with both feet landing together. Land in a squat position. Swing arms behind you, then swing arms forward and jump to the next step.

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l Push Ups Targets: Chest, Arms, Shoulders, Core Place hands on first or second step with legs extended behind you on the ground so you’re in plank position. Bend elbows and slowly lower your chest down to the step. Exhale as you press your chest back up to starting position, keeping your core tight throughout.

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l Tricep Dips Targets: Arms, Shoulders, Core Sit on floor facing away from staircase with back against first step. Place hands behind you, shoulder-width apart, onto the first step. Lift hips up so arms are straight, keeping shoulders down and away from ears. Bend elbows keeping them right next to the body and lower hips almost to the ground, then press back up, squeezing triceps and straightening arms.

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l Stretches Target: Calves To perform a stair-based calf stretch, stand facing up a flight of stairs. With both feet on the bottom stair, inch your toes back until your heels jut off the front edge. Place your hands on an adjacent wall or grip a handrail for light support. Keeping your back straight, your head over your spine and your shoulders down and back, engage your abs and shift your weight slightly over your right foot.

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Heal Your Mind & Body

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Everyone needs a break from their tiring journey of work & pressure in today’s chaotic routine. To relax your senses, we recommend a full body massage therapy to keep your mind calm and refreshed. Thai Sabai Wellness spa is one amongst the best in town to treat you right. While we entered the spa, the atmosphere was very soothing and we were greeted with a warm smile. A serene waterfall themed music was echoing in our ears. Firstly, we were offered a glass of healthy and fresh orange juice that gave us a citrus kick to get started with the entire treatment. Later, we were escorted to the room for the massage service by their therapist who started the session. The muscles and mind started to unwind instantly with the full body massage. We could feel rejuvenated with the entire treatment. The head to toe massage was for about duration of 60 minutes, which was a pure and heavenly experience.

Tip: Head to Thai Sabai Wellness Spa to take a break once in 3 months for a complete body spa session as it helps all your nerves to cool down and have a good blood flow helping the muscles and body feel relaxed.

Thai Sabai Wellness Spa, Plot No 481, Second Floor, 36 Square, Road No 36 Jubilee Hills. Tel: 04023456666

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Breaking Myths of Nutrition

Breaking Myths of Nutrition

G Revathi, a renowned Senior Nutritionist at Talwalkars gym clears all our doubts on Nutrition and gives us a detail insight into healthy eating habits.

Myth: Eating guava during cough and cold worsens it Fact: Guava is rich in vitamin C and other minerals.

It also has other nutrients, which build immunity and therefore, has the ability to help us fight against cough and cold, not cause it.

Myth: Avoid Carbohydrate to Lose Weight.

Fact: Carbohydrates do not cause weight gain. Low carb diets erroneously state that carbohydrates promote insulin production, which results in weight gain. The truth is that most low carb diets are also calorie restricted. No matter what types of food are eaten, if you decrease your caloric intake by 500 calories per day, you will lose one pound per week. The initial weight loss seen in these diets is caused by the body burning stored glycogen (carbohydrate) for energy, which releases water so the loss is only a water shift and not an actual weight loss.

Myth: Avoid Nuts because they are Fattening Fact: Nuts are high in the good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) and plant sterols, which have been shown to lower

LDL (bad) cholesterol. They are high in calories so should be eaten in moderation, but they do have a place in a healthy diet.

Myth: Sugar Causes Diabetes Fact: If you do not have diabetes, sugar intake will not cause you to develop the disease. The main risk factors for type two diabetes are a diet high in calories, being overweight and an inactive lifestyle. If you have diabetes, you need to watch your intake of sugar and carbohydrate.

Myth: Calories eaten at night are more fattening than those eaten early in the day: Fact: Calories are calories, and it doesn’t matter what time you eat them.

What matters are the total calories you take in!

Myth: Eating extra protein build muscle Fact: To build muscle, you must have three key components: adequate calories, a good intake of protein and a good strength program.

Without enough calories, some of the dietary proteins will be used as an energy source. Likewise, protein intake beyond your needs will either be stored as fat or burned for energy.

Location: Talwalkers Gym, 1st & 2nd Floor, Delta Tower, # 8-2, 618/2, Road No.11 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

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Opulent Spaces

Jayabheri Orange County, located in Hyderabad, is a premium residential project comprising of 14 storey towers.

Located in one of the strategic parts of the city, the community offers a plethora of best possible lifestyle and connectivity. The high end community is well equipped with amenities such as gymnasium, health club, and swimming pool among others.

This apartment is of 3300 SFT with an advantage of a great view. Changes were made to the original layout to match the client’s lifestyle needs.

Concept: The lavish home is designed

by Vistaar Associates and they have planned the space in a way that would bring out an essence of a pleasant urban living environment. The resident couples were US returned and wanted a space that addressed their sense of 58 OCTOBER, 2016 - TULIP

aesthetics. One room was converted into a Home theatre and one large kitchen was divided into two kitchens namely dry and wet, to meet their day to day lifestyle routine.

From customization based on family’s needs to picking materials, the thought was to achieve a striking balance between minimalism and luxurious opulence, yet to maintain an under stated glamour.

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Materials used: Stones are a wonderful way to spruce up a space. Stone sculptures were clad on the wall to create a peaceful tranquility. Modern materials were used to finish and fabricate the furniture, in combination with stone to give the space a rich and bold urban feel.

Granite and grey vitrified tiles are used in combination with composite white marble in common spaces and the master bedroom, whereas wooden flooring has been used in rest of the rooms to functionally distinguish spaces. In its entirety, the materials used, maintains a balance between clean modern lines and rich cultural aura.

Lighting: Most of the lighting is brought in through coves, to keep the clean ceiling look seamless. The lighting is left uncomplicated, by highlighting the stone surfaces and in general to leave a relaxed ambience.

Challenges: The most challenging aspect was to execute a bold luxurious look without making it boastful.

Look & Feel: Beauty in simplicity was the motive. The spaces are visually distinguished by ceiling and flooring pattern, without using actual partition barrier, making the space look larger to its full capacity. Furniture was customized so as to create a clean elegant and not a pompous look.

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INTERIORS

Plush Decor Gifitng

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Tell us about the newly curated luxury products at Elvy?

The newly curated products are all about light and luxury. The collection is very rich and festive. As the mood of festivities sets in, we have introduced a range of serving, decor, bar accessories, office essentials and bath accessories. High sheen, crisp lines and intricate detailing is the essence of the collection.

What are the best gifting options at Elvy for the wedding season?

Elvy is the perfect place for wedding gifts shopping. Our array of nickel plated trays is perfect for shagun ceremonies. The intricately crafted louvre and Burano lace dinner sets are perfect gifts for the couple to congratulate them on their new journey. One of my personal favorites is the vanity products from our tiara collection. The embellished hand mirror from this collection would be the perfect gift for a bride to be!

Tell us in detail about the different type of decors that Elvy caters to?

With Diwali round the corner, Elvy Store launched its new range of products that are the ideal gifts for this festive season.

Elvy caters a huge range of products with a wide price range. We want our customers to enjoy the experience of having beautiful homes and offices by styling them with the most functional and beautiful products. Our goal is to bring extremely stylish products of a superior quality at a great value for every aspiring Indian’s home with high levels of customer delight.

We offer serving, decor, barware, office essentials, bath decor, outdoor space décor, and gifts for baby showers!

The materials used are varied and sourced from different parts of the world. Hand-blown wine glasses to nickel plated brass décor pieces; we have a little something to liven up all your spaces.

What makes Elvy so unique and different from the rest?

Elvy began as a vision to fill the gap in the home décor market at a time when there was a dearth in fine quality and innovative décor products.

Today, with a design language of classic and contemporary, Elvy has a huge product array of handcrafted pieces along with a wide range of prices for personal and professional gifting. We understand the need of our customers and give them a product that makes them happy!

Besides this, our unmatched quality, luxurious appeal and innovative design is what sets us apart from the others.

Tell us the most trending style of decor people prefer in today’s time?

The trend today is “less is more”. The focus is one exuberance but with the right amount of statement. Declutter and work with pieces that are the hero of décor. Minimal chic with just the right amount of luxury feel to it.

Think subtlest floral, rich textures and earthy hues.

What are the big no-no’s while a person is designing his/her home to keep in mind?

Refrain from doing too much! Too much of a color, too much of a theme or even too much of a material is a big no. Keep the basic décor chic and subtle and then pop it up with statement accent pieces. Declutter.

What are the must-have pieces one can own from Elvy and is your personal favorite?

I have always been a connoisseur of handcrafted products and one of our latest collections, the Horn collection is one of my favorite, it includes a whole new range of jewelry boxes, bookends, statement pieces and many more pieces which are handcrafted from high gloss bull horn. Besides this, the dolce collection features hand-blown glass products with a beautiful transparent glaze on ombre colored pieces.

Along with decor, the classic nickel plated chafing dishes from Elvy are some of the must-have pieces.

With the Party Scene in the city getting to strict, the entry of stags in any club or lounge almost seems impossible. They are stopped everywhere and are made to stand for hours until they start calling in friends who are girls to help them enjoy the party! A high amount of discrimination is to be seen everywhere and we don’t think there is a party possible without ‘Hens’!

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What is the signature style that Elvy follows with each of their product ranges?

With every new collection, we aim to bring word-class quality, convenience, service and style that have never been witnessed before in the Indian market. Our goal is to bring extremely stylish products of a superior quality at a great value for every aspiring Indian’s home with high levels of customer delight. We want our customers to enjoy the experience of having beautiful homes and offices by styling them with the most functional and beautiful products.

Where does Elvy draw its inspiration from?

I am a globe trotter and my travels are stories that then reflect in our collections. We take inspirations from art and architecture and trinket around the world and then interpret it in our collection with our signature designing and out though process. Our festive collection too is a reflection of beauties from all over the world. From Turkish influences to Victorian accents, we bring together the modern and the traditional to create pieces that are contemporary and exquisite.

Plot No. 8-2-684 ground floor, /3/162, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills.

Ph : + 91 8826183211

FASHION

Runway Diaries

Sana Khan Label is a newly launched Hyderabad based couture line. She recently showcased her collection at India Runway Week season 7 in New Delhi on the 18th September. For the collection, she draws inspiration from the nature along with the beauty and elegance of floral architecture that is marvelously translated into fresh outlook and stunning range of garments that all together makes the label. Her pieces include intricate cuts and details perfectly constructed with attention to details drawn from the floral beauty spinning a beautiful fairytale story through her clothes. She uses a lot of pastel embroidery and Zardozi work to reconstruct the enchanting floral palate in her clothes.

Email: sanakhanlabel@gmail.com

Trends for Men R Wardrobe stocks up the best and trendiest of clothes for men and women, we talk to Mr. Rajesh, founder of R Wardrobe and know more about their men’s line of clothing range.

Tell us about R Wardrobes’ men’s collection?

We keep formals and casuals, accessories for men’s under one roof. We cater to the latest trends and keep updating along with needs of our clients as well.

What are the trending styles at R wardrobe?

At R wardrobe you can find designer shirts, trousers, waist coats, blazers and lots more. We also stock up on tracks, joggers, shorts and active wear.

How has Hyderabad evolved in terms of style for men?

Hyderabad is now par with biggest fashion cities in India like Delhi and Mumbai. Men also want to experiment and go beyond their comfort zone to try out things. They are also moving forward along with the fashion fads.

What are the most trending styles of 2016?

Printed designer shirts, waist coats, fashion T shirts and blazers are some of the trending things right now.

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What next for R wardrobe?

We always want to keep updated with latest trends as market is very competitive. We try to live up to the fashion and also to keep the client content with our products.

How has the journey been by far?

Very satisfactory. We have very good rapport with our customers. Also, we are very thankful to our customers for supporting us throughout our journey so far.

S.K Towers, near Kamal Watch Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034 Phone: 040 5562 0390

BIBA ‘You Make It More Beautiful’ BIBA, the leading Indian ethnic wear brand has introduced its Festive - Winter collection themed ‘You make it more beautiful’. The campaign glorifies the inner beauty, elegance, inner strength and confidence of the Indian woman. While BIBA symbolizes the strength and spirit of today’s women, the theme aims to redefine how the vibrant nature and beauty of Indian women compliments every BIBA outfit.

With this unique thought, BIBA is not only celebrating the beautiful feeling of being a woman but also acknowledges the fact that, when a woman adorns a BIBA outfit she makes it look even more beautiful. The collection is an array of unique silhouettes, soothing yet vibrant color palette, traditional designs and embroideries highlights the perfect styles for this festive season.

The collection comprises of SKD (Salwar Kameez Dupatta), ethnic Mix n Match Kurtas, palazzos, lehengas, anarkalis, flared skirts, asymmetrical kurtas with jackets, unstitched pieces, and BIBA Girls the much loved Kids collection. Blood red, fuchsia pink, rust orange, deep indigo, opulent greens, turmeric yellow gives a fresh look to the entire ethnic range of BIBA. Intricate embroidery and distinctive patterns are beautifully weaved in every single piece and the gold highlights make it all the more perfect for this festive season.

So, adorn a BIBA outfit this season and ‘Make it more beautiful’!

Available at: Gvk One Mall, Banajara Hills.

Hyderabad Central Mall, Pavani Estates, Himayatnagar, Stand alone store at Road No. 36 Jubliee hills.

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FASHION Liquour’n’poker novelty patch denim jacket, koovs.com, 3495 INR

Eristona foodie Patched Backpack, koovs.com.

2290 INR

All Things FUNKY

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Rule makers and rule breakers, the standard and the extraordinary.

Something comes in between each of these to draw that bold line of distinction. That’s Quirkiness! Everyone can do a blue pair of classic jeans and that done-to-death white shirt, or a little black dress for the night out complete with something in pearl, but that’s the point everyone can do it!

And believe us, while fashion lives, it would as long as people breathe; there will be those who toe the line and remain neutral, vanilla and unadventurous and they will do good business.

But then, stand out are those who step right up in the face of ordinary, give it one tight slap and shake us out of our stationary delirium, making us take notice of what we have been missing.

Quirky, unashamed and loud, we hear them, loathe them, then love them, we always did!

Brinda Shivram carried off this classy gold clutch that says “Sassy” along with a pretty evening dress! She totally looks “Sassy”, isn’t it?

Clutch: Crimson India

Quirky Patched T-shirt, springbreak.com, 750 INR

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FASHION Disney patch trousers details, Zara, 1,490 INR

Prarthna Jain, Founder at Peep Street is slaying a denim dress with fun and quirky patches and a perfect pair of superstars. What an amazing “Go-to” outfit!

Dress: Peep Street India

Rashi wearing this ideal college wear t-shirt with patches that shout loud ‘fun’ in the face!

We love that how white just blends in with everything.

T-shirt: Ginger

Jai Dev Reddy did basics right with a plain white tee and denims. Not to forget the quirk element with the cap that tops up the look!

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BEAUTY

SPLENDOR SERVICES

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“Beauty is about enhancing what you have”.

Enhancing and pampering yourself can be the best thing to do. You don’t need to find a beauty salon outside anymore, because living in the 21st century it’s all about getting everything delivered right at your doorstep. Visiting salons is old school, now you can have beauty sessions at home with just one click on your smart phones or Laptops. These services are performed by trusted professionals with high quality products. Choose your time, your place and they’ll arrive at your home to spoil you. Best part is that, you get reasonable rates which don’t bring a hole in your purses. These services have Apps where you can select whatever you like and a beautician is just a click away. Here are some of the online home beauty salons and services which are waiting just for you.

PLANK

Plank is the answer to all your beauty needs! Yes this is the place where you can find really good beauticians who are at your door step to help you to get ready for any big day or any time you wish to pamper yourself. They say that “Me time” is necessary for every women. Plank specializes in salon and spa at your door step.

Contact details: Madhapur, Hyderabad Phone: 91-8125577971 and 919985019043 Email: planksalon@gmail.com There are good packages available and the rates are quite reasonable too.

HOME SALON SERVICE

Home Salon Service has been doing great service in the city of Bangalore. They have grown incredibly for the past half decade with 20,000 happy clients from Bangalore and many more cities in India which includes Hyderabad too.

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BEAUTY

GETLOOK

Their motto is to make home beauty services as easy, reliable and delightful as online shopping. Get look has it’s own beauty app too that makes it easier to order for your beautician at home. What could be more amazing than this? Get look has been helping women in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai and soon wants to help out every woman in India. contact details-91-8884556966 email- hi@getlook.in

ZAPLUK

Beauty, wellness and fitness on demand - this is how they start. Well! This is the easiest way to call your beautician home.

Simply choose the service you like, select the desired professional, sit back and relax.

They have their services in Hyderabad and Chennai. Zapluk has its mobile app too. Zapluk is unisex and can be good for couples who want to relax at their home.

They care for both men and women.

Contact details - 91-9100082668 Mail- support@zapluk.com Address- 6 whitefields road kondapur hyd500084

HOUSEJOY

House joy gives beauty services to comfort you in every way.

They are all about “all services your time- your place”. You can order from any locality you like and they’ll arrive to help you in other house chores too.

Contact details - 08046684697

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ENTERTAINMENT There’s Been A Shocking New Development In TheJiah Khan Suicide Case A British forensic expert has concluded that Jiah Khan’s hanging was staged and that the marks on her face and neck mean that it wasn’t a suicide at all. These reports contradict what was known about the case earlier and Jiah’s mom Rabia intends to take these new reports to the city sessions court. We don’t know if the court will admit a report by an expert that was hired by Rabia and not by the state.

Meet MishaKapoor: ShahidKapoorMira Rajput pick a name for their baby girl

ShahidKapoor and wife Mira Rajput have finally selected a name for their baby girl. And they’ve chosen to go for an amalgamation of both their names to come up with something short and sweet.

MishaKapoor| That’s the name the tot will go by. Shahid and Mira’s baby was born on 26 August; just a month after the couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary in July.

Reports suggested that they had sought the blessings of their spiritual guru in Amritsar before deciding on their baby’s name. No images of their baby girl have been released in the public domain so far.

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Salman Khan will be SHOCKED to hear this artist’s REASON for rejecting Bigg Boss 10!

A few days back, we revealed to you how a renowned cartoonist, motivational speaker and author – KV Gautam REJECTED Salman Khan‘s Bigg Boss 10 coz it wouldn’t fit into his scheme of things.

Since then, people have appreciated, criticized and even supported his move over social media. Many people tried to connect with the renowned artiste to know the REAL reason why he said NO to be a part of the popular reality show. And he has finally answered…

Last night, he explained his reason to say no through his post on his Facebook wall, which read as, “Thank you all for tons of messages I got in last few days via Whatsapp, Messenger and phone calls! It was also nice to know that I have admirers in other countries too. Many of you wanted to know the reason for my rejection of BIGG BOSS. The main reason is that it will not suit both my public image and personal temperament.

I have image of an ‘intellectual type’. The BIGG BOSS label will do big damage to that image. In fact, organizers of a very high profile event cancelled my speech presuming I will go to Bigg Boss. As a matter of fact, the intellectual class has contempt for shows like this. It’s good to be known by everyone. But one should be known for good reasons. I want to be known for my good work, not fighting, politics or stunts done for a TV show.”

Tamannah shooting for item song

After waltzing her way into audience’s hearts as the hot item girl of ‘Rangam’, ‘AlluduSeenu’ and ‘Speedunnodu’, Tamannah was to serenade with Young Tiger NTR in ‘Janatha Garage’, but the song was done by Kajal Aggarwal, eventually. As she awaits the release of ‘Abhinetri’, a big-ticket in which she plays an actress touted to be the next Sridevi, Tamannah is doing an item song opposite Nikhil Kumar for the movie ‘Jaguar’.

She is currently shooting for the same at Ramoji Film City. Thaman’s music will ensure that she gets the moves perfect. A much soughtafter actress for item numbers, she is usually paid a bomb for doing one.

‘Jaguar’ will hit the marquee on Oct 6.

ENTERTAINMENT Is Karan Johar repaying debt to Telugu actor?

Early reports suggest that Karan Johar has bought the theatrical release rights of ‘Ghazi’ by paying a fancy price. For the uninitiated, this one is a submarine-based war film starring RanaDaggubati, Tapsee Pannu and Kay Kay Menon in lead roles. A HindiTelugu bilingual, it’s based on ‘Blue Fish’, a book written by the director (Sankalp Reddy) himself.

The film is based on the sinking of a Pakistani submarine in 1971 war and is an underwater war film and India’s first submarinebased war film. Based on the real-life incidents related to the unexplained sinking of PNS Ghazi, the film has Tapsee Pannu (the success of ‘Pink’ makes her all the more important) playing a refugee.

The relationship between Johar and Rana goes back to many years.

It was Rana who brokered the gargantuan ‘Baahubali’ deal between Dharma Productions and SS Rajamouli’s producers. Rana reportedly took the initiative of helping the stakeholders clinch a deal for both the editions of the magnum opus. In the event, ‘The Beginning’ became a run-away hit and fetched good profits for Johar.

Michelle Keegan almost caught up in nasty fight

Michelle Keegan narrowly avoided getting caught up in a nightclub fight over the weekend. The stunning actress, 29, was just finishing up her night at 100 Wardour Club in London with sisterin-law Jess Wright who was celebrating her 31st birthday when a fight broke out. Michelle was just inches away from a man who was getting restrained by two burly bouncers in the doorway of the night spot. Snaps show the star, who was dressed in a leather mini skirt and lace white blouse, turning around to see what the commotion was before quickly making her way down the steps and to safety. It’s not known whether the man was with Michelle and her friends or if he was trying to get to the actress for a sinister reason. But a source at the scene told The Sun Online: “It looked like he was trying something and security was stopping him from either talking or getting a picture.”

Looks like the celebrated director (who waits the release of ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’) is repaying the debt to Rana by acquiring ‘Ghazi’ at a fancy price.

hands, ‘held Hiddleston Tom and shared a exchanged numbers pra’ kiss with Priyanka Cho It looks like Tom Hiddleston is putting his Swift romance with Taylor behind him. The Night Manager actor flirted up a storm with Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra at this weekend’s Emmy Awards. And after walking on stage hand-inhand to present an award, it’s been claimed their friendly antics didn’t stop there. Tom and Priyanka talked closely and were holding hands — at one point for a few moments.

She fixed Tom’s bow-tie and then they kissed on both cheeks. “Priyanka and Tom said goodbye and she told him she will see him later. They left the event about a minute after each other.” Multiple witnesses saw the pair both “openly flirting with each other” at an after party.

Mo Farah and Rafael Nadal named in latest leak from Fancy Bears hacking group

Mo Farah is the latest British athlete to face scrutiny over his use of socalled therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) after his confidential medical data was leaked online. Farah, the double gold medalist at the 2016 Olympics, is one of eight more British athletes who competed in Rio de Janeiro whose records were released on Monday by the Fancy Bears hacking group, believed to have links to Russia. Helen Glover, Justin Rose and three of the triumphant Great Britain women’s hockey team are among the 26 athletes affected, along with Rafael Nadal, the Spanish 14-times grand slam tennis champion. There were no surprises in the leak of Farah’s data, which confirmed that he had been granted two TUEs over the past eight years. Farah, also under pressure over his links with the controversial coaches Alberto Salazar and Jama Aden, confirmed in the past that he had applied for two legitimate TUEs, although he initially claimed to have had only one.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES Movie Reviews

Pink Cast: Amitabh Bachan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Angad Bedi and Andrea Tariang Director: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury After the absolutely charming Piku, Shoojit Sircar once again teams up with Amitabh Bachchan but this time for a completely different kind of film. Pink has Sircar as producer and Bachchan playing a lawyer defending three young girls who have been accused of murder. But what’s the actual reality? Are the girls the perpetrators or the victims? A gritty thriller Pink attempts to answer questions pertinent to the society. Pink addresses some grave issues like women safety in the capital city and that how Power overrules court judgments. Right from the trailer, the film has been generating a lot of curiosity. The only song in the film, Kaari Kaari Raina, is used effectively to encapsulate the mood and messages in the film. Overall, Pink is an evocative film about women, brimming with messages relevant for society, and keeps you riveted to the screen.

Sully Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney Director: Clint Eastwood SULLY is based on the true story of a US Airways flight that did a controlled water landing in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The flight was piloted by Captain Sullenberger, affectionately known as Sully, played here

by Everyman Tom Hanks. It’s directed by Clint Eastwood and co-stars Aaron Eckhart. A movie like this could have gone in two directions. It easily could have become a bit of a sensationalistic disaster movie causing the audience to rethink ever boarding a plane without Sully at the helm. Instead, it was handled more deftly and uniquely as the story of a man who was thrust into the spotlight for a single decision at the end of 42 years of flight experience. That said, there’s no doubt that this movie is solely and completely about Sully and his actions.

The bits of humanity that are injected into the passengers are the weakest point in the story. There’s a great scene of Tom Hanks’ Sully talking to his wife on the phone and questioning if he did the right thing in landing on the Hudson. It’s shot with half of his face in shadow, a great bit of cinematography and direction showing exactly what he’s going through at that moment. In fact, the entire movie is well done.

Janatha Garage Cast: Jr NTR, Mohanlal, Nithya Menen, Samantha Ruth Prabhu Director: Koratala Siva The motto of director Koratala Siva’s Janatha Garage is that ‘everything gets repaired here’, but even the best in business can’t save this movie from the fatal damage caused by blindly following the great Indian masala formula. The movie is nothing but a pathetic adaptation of Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar, with a lot of color and commercial elements added. Resettled in Hyderabad, a mechanic named Satyam (Mohanlal) becomes a valve of hope for people denied justice. Whoever approaches Janatha Garage with a grievance will be served justice through a task force comprising Sathyam and his group of mechanics. Years later, Anand (Jr NTR) rejoins his father’s family and becomes the head of Janatha Garage. The film is a usual south Indian mix of family drama, obvious villains, love affair, objectification of female body through item songs and unreal stunt sequences, all stitched together mechanically.

The only good thing about the movie is that a mass hero like Jr NTR is depicted as an environmentalist who rages upon any act destroying the ecosystem.

Upcoming Movies in October

Ae dil hai Mushkil 28th October

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Mirzya 7th October

Max Steel 14th October

Premam 7th October

BOOKS

ENTERTAINMENT

America’s First Daughter

(Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie) America’s First Daughter, written by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, is the story of Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson. Dray and Kamoie put a lot of research and time into this novel, using the subject matter of many letters and original sources to tell the tale of Patsy’s devotion to her father. Written in Patsy’s perspective, this book gives us a unique look into one of America’s founding fathers, and the legacy he and his family shaped for themselves. After a promise she makes to her mother on her deathbed, Patsy follows her father when he is appointed the American minister to France. In this enchanting country, Patsy learns the ins and outs of politics. She also learns of her father’s relationship with Sally, a slave her own age. While trying to take care of her father and herself, she finds herself falling in love with William Short, Thomas Jefferson’s protégé. Torn between love and the promise she made to her mother, Patsy must decide whether or not she can be William’s wife and a devoted daughter. This choice is the catalyst that shapes the rest of her life. How far will Patsy go to protect the legacy that her father has built? And will she ever truly be happy being America’s First Daughter? This book makes one happy, reading the Jeffersons’ story. It makes you laugh and cry and makes you roll pages in disgust. It is a very well-written book, and the stylistic choices paid homage to the time period this book was written about, while also making sure that it was understandable to the readers of our time period. This book is highly recommended to anyone who enjoys accurate Historical fiction.

What is Not Yours is Not Yours (Helen Oyeyemi)

A restless imagination harnessed to a smooth and propulsive prose style — Helen Oyeyemi’s fiction is a juggernaut, and she breaks for no one. Her sentences have an elegance often set off by jolts of contemporary vernacular. “He was handsome but the scent of his cologne was one she very strongly associated with loan sharks,” she writes in “Drownings,” a story in her new collection, What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours. This is her first batch of stories, and like most of her work it partakes promiscuously of mythology, fairy tale, and folklore without turning a blind eye to the modern perversities of smartphones, YouTube celebrities, and electronic cigarettes. The book has nine stories, though the number is misleading: Each is a nest of fictions within fictions. It’s tempting to argue that Oyeyemi’s stories succeed when she maintains a constant grip on the reader’s attention, but it wouldn’t be accurate. “Drownings” has too much action and too many characters to keep track of. One story, “Presence,” has a veneer of domestic psychological realism but turns creepily and satisfyingly into a science-¬fiction ghost story, something like Solaris except set in the leafier sections of London. Oyeyemi’s quieter mode points up the deliberate way she opens her other stories to something close to narrative chaos. The quieter final third of What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours includes a slight comic retelling of the “Little Red Riding Hood” tale.

There are enough recurrences to suggest a larger design submerged beneath all the hectic storytelling and the appealingly blunt title points to obvious themes of deprivation and abundance, possession and loss, authenticity and appropriation. Oyeyemi is a prodigious and idiosyncratic talent finding her form in public, and What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours is something more interesting than a flawless or coherent book.

Wink Poppy Midnight (April Genevieve Tucholke)

April Genevieve Tucholke’s Wink Poppy Midnight, appears superficially fairly simple: It’s about a boy moving away from the influence of a bullying girl to a creaking farmhouse on the edge of town, finding himself next door to a quirky, strange, and loving family that welcomes him in without hesitation. Midnight is a high school student who’s long been in love with Poppy, the beautiful and blonde popular girl who makes a habit of bullying and draws out a relationship with Midnight, using and abusing him at her leisure. Poppy is the girl who sees herself and kind of hates herself, but chooses to be nasty anyway, living the dream that every bully lives as she surrounds herself with sycophants and charges through the world heedless to the welfare of the people she’s struggling to relate to. Wink is the girl next door, the wild, carefree redhead who introduces Midnight to a world where he isn’t dominated by Poppy’s inevitable social control. Each of them tells their own part of the story. Wink Poppy Midnight manages to hit the transcendent note, drawing readers in and holding them there. It’s a very fast-paced read and it’s also a quick one that can be relatively easily completed at a single sitting, which is good, because you will probably want to finish it at a single sitting. Otherwise, you may find yourself distracted by thoughts of the book at inopportune moments, wanting to dip back into the world of Wink Poppy Midnight to figure out what in the hell is going on while also enjoying the rich, deep landscape that Tucholke manages to paint.

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Deepali & Brij Gopal

Birthday Gala

What: Alok Bhutada’s Birthday Party Where: Smaaash, Inorbit Mall Good food, good music and good friends — that’s the ideal way to celebrate your birthday and Alok did that just right.

The guests who graced his birthday do, enjoyed the classy soiree and bonded over scrumptious spread, before calling it a day.

Kunjal Alok

Payal Saraf

Radhika

Samia & Manzoor

Shop till you Drop

What: Araaish Exhibition Where: Taj Krishna All the socialites and fashionistas of the city queued up for the exhibit of Araaish to check out the latest trends of the season.

Araaish this year called for some amazing designers across the globe with different categories to shop from, the ladies were spotted filling their shopping carts and stepped out with a smile.

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Sunil & Mana Shetty

Neha Gandhi

Ridi

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TINSEL TOWN

Hyder Ali Khan

Arjun Reddy

Bonding Over Eid Milap

Arshad

Rashed

What: Eid Party Where: Woodbridge Hotel The spirit of togetherness, camaraderie and wishes marked the Eid milaap party hosted by Rashed and Arshad. As the beaming guests greeted each other with the traditional Eid Mubarak, they were later treated to a scrumptious, authentic Hyderabadi dinner.

Farhad

Mehboob Farooq Hussain

Dinner Ball

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Mansi Gulati

What: Dinner Party Where: Avasa Hotels A Charity Dinner hosted by Manasvani Foundation. CEO Mohana Vamsi on the board of Manasvani Foundation was led

by Mansi Gulati and Vice President of Manasavani - Mehboob Valiullah. The program was attended by many celebrities Sri Suman, Vishu Reddy and other prominent politicians and social workers. It was a great evening with likeminded people who wished to donate for the Manasvani foundation future charity programs.

Shika Sharma Suresh Manikonda

TINSEL TOWN

Sonali Sharma

Exquisite Jewels

Vinitha Surana

Karan

Maithili Gupta

Sushila

What: Jewelry Showcase Where: Park Hyatt Organized By Namita Sondhi & Sonali Sharma over calm morning, socialites of the town were invited for the event to see the collection of precious Jewelry sets in Gold, Diamonds, Polki, Stones and Pearls By Rachna Mehra and Chandini Mehra.

Laila & Feroz Khan

Girish

Allu Sirish

Luxury Launch

What: Audi A4 Launch Where: Taj Krishna Luxury was introduced to us at its best with Audi A4’s launch where all the guests made it to witness the beauty and bond over with each other. The car is better than ever with amazing progressive features.

Rajiv Supraja & Kavitha

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Crossword Bookstore

F45 Training

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

Ozone Fitness & Spa

Inorbit Mall, 040 4460 9521

Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, 040 3910 0000

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Gold’s Gym

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

Landmark

Somajiguda Circle, Begumpet 040 4050 5000

Oxford Book Store

Rd Number 1, Ambedkar Nagar

pCAR DEALERS Audi

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

Talwar cars (Volvo)

Himayatnagar, 090000 26767

hHOSPITALS Apollo Hospitals

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

Care Hospitals

Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 30418488, 30116142

Rainbow Childrens Hospitals

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

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

Yashoda Hospital

Renault Hyderabad

Sunshine Hospitals

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

Volkswagen Deccan

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

COFFEE SHOPS Cuppa

70, Nagarjuna Hills 040 4019 4014

Minerva Coffee Shop

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

The Lounge-Cafe Coffee Day

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

SkyPark Cafe

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

Starbucks Coffee

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

FITNESS CLUBS 360 Degrees

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

Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000, Secunderabad, 040 4455 0000

The Birthplace

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 040 6713 9999

HOTELS ITC - Kakatiya

Musaddilal Jewellers

Tel : 67110387

Hard Rock Cafe

Begumpet, Tel : 40112222.

Suhani Pittie

Tel : 44767900

Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588

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

TBZ

Punjagutta, Tel : 23400231

Krishna Pearls & Jewellers Inorbit Mall, Madhapur 098490 19163

CaratLane Hyderabad Road No 36, Jubilee Hills 040 2354 2471

Mor Jewellers

R K Plaza, Panjagutta 040 2340 5786

)MOBILES Big C

Hitech City, Madhapur 099668 31888

Mega Mobile

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

Cellworld Communications

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

MULTIPLEXES IMAX Prasadz

Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills,

Vertigo - The High Life Road No.12, Banjara Hills, 040 6599 3599

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Splash Fashion India Pvt Ltd

Parveda Village, Shankarpally, Tel : 42020222 / 42020444

Lahari

Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350

Leonia

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

Golconda resorts and spa

Journalist Colony, Road No.12

ShankarpalliMandal, 096667 32222

RESTAURANTS Angeethi

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

Little Italy

Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422

Road No. 1,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 040 33165688

The Park

PVR Cinemas

Chime

Home Centre

Somajiguda, 040 4031 1111

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

Inhabit

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

JEWELLERS Mangatrai Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23211083,

Blue Cross Animal Shelter

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

Olive’s Pet Clinic

DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh, 095507 25960

Petcetera Home Stays

KRASNA

Professional Salon Service at the comfort of your home for men & women To book appointment 180030004848 (Toll Free) www.krasna.in

Songs of earth

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

INTERIOR

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Glocal Junction

PET CARE

Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 2354 1195

Osman Sagar Lake, 040 3069 6969

INOX

Hitech City - Madhapur, Tel : 67676767 / 67676828

Punjagutta, 040 6678 2244

Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa

Tel : 23448989 / 39895050

Westin

BIBA

Somajiguda Circle, 040 2340 0421

Marriot

Punjagutta X Road Tel : 66621115 / 66621116

Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16

Westside

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

Somajiguda, Tel : 23456789

Origins

Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104

Near NTR Gardens,

Novotel

Neerus

Alankrita

Begumpet, Tel : 23400132 Tank Bund,Tel : 66522999

Mebaz

MG Road, Secunderabad 040 27846770

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Paris de salon

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

Naturals Unisex Salon & Spa Inorbit, Madhapur 040 4202 1111

Manea

Madhapur, 040 6453 2323

Lakme Salon

Madhapur, 040 4021 2003

Mirrors

Road No.1, Jubilee HIlls 040 2354 4236

SPAS

Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, 040 49251142

China Bistro

Opium Spa’s

Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, 040 6516 0999

Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 6589 0269

Sodabottleopenerwala

Park Hyatt-Spa

Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, 040 6888 8681

RETAILERS Jade Blue

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, 040 4949 1234

Aura Spa

Road No.12, Banjara Hills 040 6550 0226

O2 Spa

International School, Tapovan Park, Manikonda, 098857 27269

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

GVK One Mall Banjara Hills

Dr Dog Care

Elahe

Tel : 9959010088

Reddy House Mla Colony, Jubilee Hills, 040 6461 8100

PUBS 10 Downing Street

Lifestyle Bldg, Begumpet

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Cheque in favour of Bilgrami Media Pvt. Ltd.

Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23350130

RWardrobe

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YOGA Bikram Yoga

Road No.14, Banjara Hills, 040 6555 9642

Forecast For

TAROT

October 2016 - Tarot reading by Nupur Heda Patil

LIBRA

(born September 23 - October 22) October is the month for honoring the relationships you have developed with loved ones and family members. It’s a month for rejoicing and celebrating whether this means planning for a party or special event, or getting yourself out of the doldrums and washing away the blues. Angels will make sure life turns it into something tangible, solid and lasting. It represents a joyous celebration, such as a marriage, a promotion, the birth of a child. The cards say that “this is only the beginning” of something you’ve already established and that it’s bound to just keep getting better. You may be planning a special event one which will be way more fun than you are anticipating. You are likely to meet people, have fun, put your worries aside and focus instead on the promise of friendship, companionship and socializing.

SCORPIO

(born October 23 - November 21) Take some time this month to think about what makes you unique and what skills you and you alone possess. Every one of us has something that we’re so passionate about and properly channeled, this can become your calling. It’s all about making the best and most powerful use of that thing that makes you YOU. Like the Magician in the tarot deck, you’ll want to remember that all of your resources are right there at your disposal, and will only need to be accessed in order for you to create something “magic.” Your enthusiasm is aroused. A burst of energy gives you new ego strength. Protect against quarrel or injury.

Exercise extra caution with fire, machinery and sharp objects. Channel impulsiveness. Be appropriately assertive.

SAGITTARIUS

(born November 22 - December 21) What do you do when you find yourself mulling over what you want to do in a situation when one part knows what you want and the other

part does not? Usually you find yourself getting pulled back into the situation going against all the logic you have used in getting away from it in the first place. Sometimes you may feel like just sitting back and doing nothing, sometimes you feel like going with the flow, and other times you want to get up and take a stand. Wait for the right time for any important decision. Only you will know what is right for you when the time comes. The Angels can act as a barrier, preventing you from moving until you’re clear on the direction you want to go. Take some time this month to think about the options before you.

CAPRICORN

(born December 22 - January 19) You may need to be extra gentle with yourself this month, and tend to your own needs with the same loving care that you’re used to doling out to others. You may be putting on a brave face as you tackle things that frighten you this month, or that take you outside of your comfort zone. You’re cycling through a period where you can enjoy more give and take with people. It’s a good time for the good times. Enjoy the company of friends. Conditions are ideal to improve your love life by being nicer to yourself and to everyone around you. It will pay off to be socially agreeable. You’re cycling through a new period of first impressions. Allow yourself to be more of a social mixer. Pleasure yourself and others through the cultivation of your creative powers.

Love at first sight is now possible.

AQUARIUS

(born January 20 - February 18) This month you may find yourself surrounded by friends and loved ones and reminiscing about the past. Whether you’re physically with those who are near and dear or just revisiting them in your memories, you’re likely to taking a trip down memory lane. You may be missing someone, longing for the comforts and companions that have gone by the wayside over time. You could also hear from an old friend unexpectedly today.

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miles, reminding you of long-forgotten events that come rushing back in a wave of nostalgia. You may also feel the urge to reach out to those who remind you of life’s simpler pleasures, such as a family member or a childhood friend. And if you’re lucky enough to be surrounded by loved ones, you should have no problem recapturing those memories.

PISCES

(born February 19 - March 20) You may feel like you’re being pulled in two different directions this month, or you may be struggling with an important decisions that have been weighing heavily on your mind, that’s more likely a result of your own indecision. Sometimes this is due to fear: “What if I make the wrong decision?” But it’s just as often related to a desire to not have to choose at all. While you don’t want to let yourself be swayed by external desires or distractions, you also can’t allow your own uncertainty to prevent you from taking a stand. You want to weigh your decisions carefully, knowing that they can have far-reaching repercussions. While you may have to sit back and consider your options carefully, in the end you’ll have to decide and then abide by your decisions.

ARIES

(born Mar. 21 - April 19) This month you may need to think about your own limitations, and how you’ve contributed to the obstacles that stand between you and your goals. The Cards speaks of self-imposed obstacles and restrictions.

You may feel powerless in your current circumstances and may be so caught up in blaming the people or events that have brought you to this that you’re unable to see a way out. You may feel like you’re beating your head against a wall or like all of your efforts are being met with resistance. You may question whether the Universe is telling you to fight or to accept defeat although neither of these is going to be the right course of action. Simply opening your eyes, changing your perspective and finding a workable solution is the deal cracker for you.

TAURUS

(born April 20 - May 20) You’re feeling more willful and confident than usual now. It’s a month for intellectual work. Your thinking is extra clear. Make the most of it.

Initiate some calls. Write some notes and letters. Send some e-mail. You can make a forceful public presentation. Enjoy some commerce. Take three deep breaths and think deep thoughts. Find a new focus. You are the star. Communicate. People will be extra receptive to your ideas now.

Travel is indicated. You’re in the mood for some fun. Treat yourself to the very best, you deserve it. The month should be quite pleasant and easy to deal with. You can do something creative and pleasing for yourself.

GEMINI

(born May 21 - June 20) You might experience this first hand on the job or in a stressful relationship or even in your own head. If you’ve been giving of your

time, energy, money, affection until you find you have nothing left to give. You may be questioning whether something is worth putting more effort and energy into such as a job, a relationship, or a business venture that’s not paying off or whether it’s time to throw in the towel.

You may also feel like you’re carrying “extra baggage,” whether this refers to your own struggles or those of someone else. You may have taken on someone else’s problems, rather than letting them iron them out themselves. The weight of responsibilities you’ve taken on may seem like a heavy load too heavy in fact for just one person to carry.

The Angel says it’s time to lighten your load. Get rid of what is no longer worth holding onto, and work on salvaging what’s left.

CANCER

(born June 21 - July 22) You may be called upon to lay down the law this month or exert your influence and authority over others. You may need to learn to wield your own authority over others, at home or in the workplace. Or you may need to work on standing up for yourself, against an oppressive régime. The cards in the reading can also represent a state of mind as in displaying confidence and problem solving skills that draw people to you and elevates you in their eyes. And can represent an event such as a promotion or recognition from your peers. However it appears for you this month, see it as an indication that it’s time to step and start exerting your own influence. It may be time for you to pick up your own mighty club and show the rest of the world what you’re made of.

LEO

(born July 23 - August 22) This is the month for being strategic and thinking about the choices you have to make as you plan your next move. You may be wavering over important decisions. You may be weighing your options or figuring out what your best course of action may be. If it takes you a little while to get your bearings this month and to make an informed decision, know that there’s a reason for holding back. You want to be decisive, fair and just. So make sure you have all the facts before you jump to any conclusions. You can make successful moves. You need time to think things through. You might not accomplish all that you want to at home this month. Uncertainties regarding your home and family are evident.

VIRGO

(born August 23 - September 22) This month is about taking care of yourself as well as others and if there has been any imbalance between the two lately then it’s time to take a look at that. If you’re so caught up in business or social affairs that you don’t have time for one-on-one with those who matter most, it’s time to take a second look at what’s most important to you. You can stabilize your personal relationship if you’re willing to communicate honestly.

You can make money, but try not to let it slip through your fingers. Don’t push your luck with authority. Be innovative.

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JUMBLE WORDS Re-arrange the following alphabets:

2. IWNDOW

3. ITGLH

4. DDANEM

5. ADNSHMOE JUMBLE WORDS:

1.TOCUN

Crossword

Across 1. Somewhat moist 5. ‘’The Count of Monte Cristo’’ author 10. Pats on lightly 14. Hebrew month 15. Legalize 16. Over the hill?

17. Moon goddess 18. Man from Madrid 19. Window part 20. Arborist’s avowal?

23. Suffix with social 24. Demand payment 25. Arborist’s exercise?

34. Athenian statesman 35. Grow faint 36. Cote quote?

37. Beware of this type of joint 38. It helps you stand tall 40. Partner of circumstance 41. It’s stuffed with green stuff 42. MBA’s major, perhaps 43. Contradict

44. Arborist’s favorite magazine?

48. Wartime entertainment org.

49. Set the pace 50. Arborist at day’s end?

59. Top-of-the-line 60. Ingenuous 61. Chlorophyllous plant 62. Bodily distress 63. ‘’___ Goat-Boy’’ (John Barth allegory) 64. A light covering 65. Aardvark snacks 66. A password may provide it 67. Kid stuff Down 1. It may be kosher 2. Styptic substance 3. Pasteur portrayer 4. Diagram 5. Conquistador Hernando 6. Varied 7. Pride of lions?

8. ‘’Don’t have ___, man!’’ (Bart Simpson saying)

9. Clamorous 10. Apollo’s love 11. On vacation 12. Something to pick?

13. A whole bunch 21. Property right 22. Cylinder 25. Musical association 26. Musical extreme 27. Overhead sight at a ballgame, perhaps 28. Truncate 29. Strong cord 30. Computer villain 31. Notorious bacillus 32. Word with strip or book 33. Expectations 38. Obtain by wheedling 39. Half a drum?

40. Kind of pal 42. Division in many leagues 43. Issued a command to 45. Light measures 46. Adroit

1. COUNT 2. WINDOW 3. LIGHT 4. DEMAND 5. HANDSOME

Finish

47. Joan of Arc’s crime 50. One of the three bears 51. Advance 52. College credit 53. First son 54. Highlands garb 55. Batty 56. Mishmash 57. Hardly handsome 58. Woolen caps

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