September 2018 E-Mag

HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER, 2018

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BEAUTY

Tips & Tricks for Men to look Dapper than ever

HYDERABAD LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

FEAST LIKE A ROYAL

Best of Thalis in the City!

WORLD TOURISM DAY

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FEATURE

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Hidden Heroes of the society Gear up for music festivals

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CONTENTS

ON THE COVER Y Kiron Kumar

24.LIFESTYLE

Over a Cappuccino with Rachna Chabria

26.COVER STORY

When business becomes an adventure with Lion Kiron

28.BEAUTY

Men’s grooming special

30.CUISINE Eat like a Royal

36.FEATURE Best Music Festivals Teachers our real heroes Festival That Unites Us! Humans of Hyderabad History of Films Travel Diaries

54.FITNESS Commit to Fitness

EDITOR’S DESK

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Greetings Readers!

The month of festivals is here and nobody can wait for it. One of the highly celebrated festivals of India is here and during this time we make beautiful memories and enjoy till the 10th day of the festival. In this issue, we have covered most of the things everybody would love to know and have added a pinch of facts and figures with leisure.

Learning is one of the crucial things that we have ever gone through and are going through, there’s no age limit for learning. As on 5th September, we celebrate Teachers Day where all the young minds of India show affection and gratitude to their gurus by performing dance, music, drama and many more that make them laugh.

Movies are one of the most influential things. So, for you, we have written a small piece on the history of films.

There are few facts as well which may seem funny and silly but that’s how people were introduced to movies in those times.

There are so many things that happen around us and we are not really aware of those of the people behind that.

To encourage and inform you, we have written about these hidden heroes who have brought a better change to the society.

Earlier travelling was something that was done to enjoy the destination but now the journey to that destination is something that everybody enjoys and loves to so. They say they learn from it or teach other, this has become the journey of their life. We have taken the journey of five travel bloggers who share their experiences from 5 different places.

Hope you enjoy reading the magazine as we enjoy making it for you. Wish you have a beautiful month ahead.

Cheers!

Esam Ahmed Bilgrami

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CEO Ansar Ahmed Bilgrami PUBLISHER & EDITOR Esam Ahmed Bilgrami MARKETING HEAD Md. Abdul Rahman FEATURE WRITERS Viinuthna Malla COPY EDITOR Nidarshana Sharma GRAPHIC DESIGNER Mohammed Wasim

Being a professional, I rely on Tulip for a lot of local updates. I love the way it covers key happenings in the city. Tulip is an interesting city magazine and I love reading its features I enjoy the breadth of their reporting and the deliberateness of the writing. It captures my attention with insightful articles to keep me up to date.

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Tulip is anytime go-to magazine for me. It keeps the readers updated regarding all the major events and whatever is happening across the city. It covers all the genres like food, gossip, movies, new places and what not. It could also be the perfect magazine if you want to explore the city.

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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.

A treat to the readers, keeps all of us updated on the most happening things in the city. It can be read by all age groups and highlights the city’s traditional aspects. Tulip magazine is quite informative and entertaining to me.

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MONTH AHEAD

Concerts, marathons, stand up comedy and lots more. Your guide to this month’s events!

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Money Talks Venue: Phoenix Arena,HITEC City, Phase 2, Hyderabad Timings: 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM Contact: 078936 56789 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

Leading Safe 4.5 Training in Hyderabad with best the trainers Venue: WiseLearner IT Services LLP,Mumbai Highway, Ashok Nagar,Kukatpally, Kukatpally Housing Board Colony, Hyderabad Timings: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM Contact: 099084 05385 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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IIMA HR Leadership Conclave Venue: The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace,Raheja IT Park,HITEC City, Madhapur, Hyderabad Timings: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM Contact: 040 6767 6767 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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FABRIC JEWELLERY WORKSHOP Venue: Jxtapose,Road Number 32,Jubilee Hills, Venkatagiri, Hyderabad Timings: 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM Contact: 076800 98988 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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Wellness Retreat Hyderabad At Ramoji Filmcity Venue: Ramoji Film City,Hyderabad, Hyderabad Timings: 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM Contact: 1800 4250 9999 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

Caricature Workshop by Sri Priyatham Venue: 91springboard Hitec City,HITEC City, Jubilee Enclave, Hyderabad Timings: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM Contact: 011 3959 5578 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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Write, publish, and position your book Venue: Vision Rainbow,Lakdikapul, Red Hills, Hyderabad Timings: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM Contact: 092480 24562 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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Corporate Badminton Championship 2018 Venue: Gamepoint Hyderabad,Madhapur, Siddhi Vinayak Nagar, Hyderabad Timings: 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM Contact: 040 3956 5353 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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IE-JNTU TECH FEST 2018 Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Engineering Hyderabad Timings: 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM Contact: 094912 83135 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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24 Hrs Hackathon on AI/IOT Venue: Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology,Gandipet,Hyderabad Timings: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Contact: 040 2419 3276 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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TEDxHyderabad 2018 Venue: JRC Conventions & Trade Fairs,Film Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Hyderabad Timings: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM Contact: 040 4554 9999 Visit www.meraevents.com to book tickets

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

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WHATS NEW

Sunshine Design Company The Sunshine Design Company was a result of 16 year old Advaitika Badruka’s love for art and design. During the summer, on a little shopping trip to a stationery store she came across a plain looking pouch that sparked her creativity. Then it began: the bottles of paint, pens, markers and designs tumbled out!

Sunshine Design Company is free with the products it offers, any product can be requested to be customized: notebooks, bullet journals, pencil stands, pencil pouches, make up bags and jewellery boxes amongst others. The customer can show her a design template or go with her design for their product. One of our favourite products from her collection is the bullet journal, and it is absolutely perfect to keep track of just about everything. The 16 year old’s customized bullet journals include water trackers, study trackers, productivity trackers, weekly checklists and habit trackers with personalized illustrations peppered throughout the book.

Set at reasonable prices, her products look glam, professional and picturesque. Orders can be placed via Instagram or through email!

Advaitika makes every product by hand, paying special attention to little details that her customers want. She has a great sense of design and composition, and this ensures that her products don’t look cluttered or empty. A detail to keep in mind : part proceeds gained from Sunshine Design Company are going to be put towards an underprivileged school. In addition to being charming, her products also contribute to a good cause! Sunshine Design Company is a start-up to pay attention to: Advaitika at a young age does a professional job with her products and the start up!

Instagram : @sunshinedesigncompany Email: sunshine.designcom@gmail.com

The Dessert Box If you’ve been looking for a new place to satisfy your dessert cravings which don’t burn a hole in your pocket, then you must try out this place called The Dessert Box. This place is owned by Fayrouz Zaidi who bakes everything by herself and all these desserts are purely homemade that maintain high standards of quality and taste. She started baking and recreating some of her favourite classics for her friends and family which later on got popular. This motivated her to start her own venture. When she moved to Hyderabad after getting married she noticed how much Hyderabadis loved their food and were game to trying out new desserts and that’s why she thought Hyderabad was the best place to start her journey. We’ve tried out the best desserts of the lot like Pecan Pie, Lindt Brownies, Hershey’s Brownie, Date Walnut Loaf, Lemon Lush and what not. Each dessert tastes equally amazing and there are no favourites because everything is THE BEST! If you want to try out these satisfying desserts which fill your stomach and make you want more and more order them on Swiggy and Zomato.

Address: Address: Plot 400, Road 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Ph: +919000148922

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The International Franchise now in your city at Level - 0, CITY CENTRE MALL Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

CERAMIC PIECES RANGE Kids stuff | Kitchenware Pets Stuff | Festival specials Decors | Canvas paintings and much more MAKE YOUR OCCASIONS UNIQUE Birthday parties | Camp activities corporate parties | Fundraises Workshop | Other party packages Enter a relaxing environment, choose from hundreds of unfinished ceramic pieces and spend an hour or two painting it to express your creative. https://www.facebook.com/colormeminehyderabad/ https://www.instagram.com/colormeminehyderabad/

COLOR ME MINE is the world’s leading upscale art-as-entertainment studio. Offering unfinished ceramics and other craft media with over 150 franchises around 10 countries across the world. The products sold will include 400 different ceramic pieces including painted bisque figurines, bowls, plates, housewares, bath, kitchen and garden items as well children items, baby plates, photo transfers and more.

WHATS NEW

iHow café Serenity is an understatement to describe iHow Cafe. Part of O2 Spa, it is one of a kind that offers you the most delicious healthy food. It is a little café surrounding the spa where you can take services, relax and eat your favourite meal without any guilt. It is like a getaway from your daily work and life! The ambience is very green with a lotus pond all around, a pathway that leads you to the most amazing culinary journey. iHow has such a peaceful and secluded cafe that you wouldn’t ever want to leave the place.

They have in house brew coffee, herbal teas where everything is freshly made. A breakfast special of granola, tofu, muesli, upma, salad and all things healthy to start your day with are included in the menu. They also have an array of smoothies. We got our hands on the Almond Flour, Chai Spices, Banana, Coconut water, Vanilla with the choice of skimmed milk, soy, almond milk, low fat yoghurt or more. Cold pressed fresh juices are also an option if you like to have a lighter drink. The interesting part of iHow is the menu that reflects what dish is good for your health and moreover how beneficial each ingredient is for your body. From the appetizers, we tried the Chicken and Beetroot Kibbeh, served with some red chilli sauce. It is described as a date and fig relish with red chilli thecha that enhances the health of the brain.

For another go, we had the Green Chilli Toast, multigrain bread topped with garlic chutney and cottage cheese: reduces risk of diabetes and heart diseases. The show stealer was the Coriander & Methi hummus that is served with pumpkin seeds, saffron flat bread and contains an anti-bacterial compound that fights against salmonella. From the mains, you strongly have to try the Fish Vindaloo: the most succulent fish topped with curry served with courgette herbed spaghetti and hot grilled corn. It is low in calories and has everything you need to fight asthma and also strengthens gums and teeth. This dish will certainly blow your mind, it is just beyond words. If you feel like having some Biryani, fret not because their Cauliflower biryani is so healthy and tastes just like a how a biryani should! It also has green peas, and is served with fennel raita on the side that boosts your brains and bones. They also have some healthy salads like roasted pumpkin and ripe papaya cucumber. Light Miso Broth and Minestrone Inspired detox are some lip-smacking soups you shouldn’t miss.

For a guilt free sweet tooth pleasure we tingled our taste buds with Iruttu Kadai Saggo Pudding, a nuts granola which is low in fat and perfect for pre/post workout! We ended our experience with a fifteen minute foot massage that was the cherry on the cake. iHow is a classic place that one can visit repeatedly and never get bored of. Away from all the hustle, enter the calmness and relish the experience.

Plot no:756, Road no :39 Beside O2 spa, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Phone: 040 3316 5118

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Fish Vindaloo

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WHATS NEW

Ashley Furniture Ashley Furniture Industries’ in-house designers and engineers react quickly to consumer tastes and have conquered the ability to make style and selection affordable. Talented and ambitious, they travel the world to gain an understanding of the latest trends and discover emerging materials, constructions and technologies. They manufacture residential bedding, case goods and upholstered furniture which comprise the three major manufacturing divisions at Ashley Furniture Industries’ that support their customer needs. Ashley Furniture Industries system is one of the most sophisticated, efficient, and dynamic logistics systems in the world. With it, they can continue to fulfil their mission to reduce costs and provide quality products on time and at an exceptional value! Honesty, integrity, passion, drive and discipline, continuous improvement and growth all with some ‘dirty fingernails’ is what they value the most.

Address: 8-2, 684/B, Rd Number 12, Anand Banjara Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Ph: 090354 19911

Baby Spa Baby Spa is a one of a kind concept that has been launched in Hyderabad by the founder of Baby Spa, Mrs Laura Sevenus. The launch was graced by her and the CEO of the Hyderabad facility, who also owns the Master Franchise for India. The Baby Spa, which was first started in 2005 in South Africa, is a sanctuary for babies and their parents, offering unique hydrotherapy sessions and baby massages. The Baby Spa is the only facility in the world that uses their own patented BUBBY® which is a specially designed floatation device that supports babies in the water, allowing them freedom of movement that they would otherwise not experience.

Address: 3rd Floor, 8-2-120/86/A/4 Rd No: 14, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Ph: 076599 00900

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WHATS NEW

Cheers to a Perfect Party Hyderabad’s youngsters are continually searching for an impeccable place that has the best balance of everything like food, music, ambience and the list goes on. Snort is this one place which will give you an ideal balance of all these. The owner Mr C. Suryanath also known as Snort Surya uncovers the mystery behind this name. Snort which more often means inhale but in this place you inhale the aroma of pizza as you enter, that can truly entice you. In here you don’t need anything to go high but music and the food. Pesto Grilled Fish, Chicken Popcorn, Gulab Jamun Cheese Cake and Grilled Chicken Chasseur are the best served here. Last but not the least; every day is like a weekend at this place, so why not?

Address: Survey no 41/6, Opposite Meenakshi Sky lounge, Novotel Road, Hitex Road, Khanamet, Hyderabad, Ph: 099924 83999

Tyaani fine Jewellery Producer, director, writer and talk show host and much more, Karan Johar recently launched his exclusive line of contemporary, fashion forward Polki Jewellery for the everyday woman. Tyaani opened its exclusive showroom in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad with an aim to provide the women in the city with gorgeous, affordable and wearable Polki Jewellery. The collection personifies a play of art with a soul to soothe the fashion senses, and hopes that discerning customers at Hyderabad like the exclusive designs. Tyaani Fine Jewellery has an inviting warm decor in shades of gold.

Address: Road No.36 Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Phone: 093918 44139

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WHATS HAPPENING

SodaBottleOpenerWala presents New Year Navroz Dronu

If you want to enjoy a flavoursome Parsi ride, then Sodabottleopenerwala has a special package for all you food lovers! Enjoy myriad flavours of the Parsi culture through a sumptuous Parsi feast and sample some signature traditional dishes put together to make the Parsi New Year meal a delightful one. A massive culinary journey awaits you with a feast meal that will make your day. In August, Parsis celebrate their arrival in India and the acceptance of their new homeland. The Non-vegetarian Bhonu such a delight comprises of a sweet and sour Gajar Nu Achar, Saria-the Parsipapad, a classic Salad Shirazi that is every bit refreshing, MithuDahi, Chutney eeda na pattice or egg pattice with a dab of everyone’s favourite green chutney, Masala ni dal made the authentic Parsi way, feasty Mutton pulav, Kachumbar - your go-to everyday salad mix, Jardaloo chicken cooked with apricots, a recipe passed down with every generation of a Parsi household and Rotli or Roti made the Parsi way. For dessert, there’s a sublime Raspberry and White chocolate Pannacotta that awaits you followed by sweet Sev. In the Vegetarian Bhonu, get a healthy yet tasty Beetroot cutlet, light and fragrant Vegetable Pulav, Papeta Pattice and a delectable Parsi Vegetable curry. End this veg offering on a sweet note with the delightful Raspberry and White Chocolate PannacottaSev. SodaBottleOpenerWala is a tribute to the dying legacy of a Bombay Irani Café, bringing with it typical Parsi cuisine, some Irani specialities, Bombay food and a well-stocked bar - in a fun, quirky and contemporary avatar. Wait for the Dronu to be back and trust us, it is something you definitely can’t miss out!

Address: Unit 4, Niharika Jubilee One, Road No. 1, Nandagiri Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Ph: 098499 55800

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WHATS HAPPENING

Friends Forever Friendship Day is one of the most celebrated days in India. On this occasion Lakothia hosted a Friendship Day party where a lot of people came across with their best buddies and spent amazing time together. The venue was well decorated and looked very cheerful. All of them seemed to have a lot of fun grooving to the best beats. Everybody was well dressed and few wore twinning colours. They also played few fun games and had a quality time.

Paresh Shirodkar’s 2 Days Dance Workshop Siri Muvva Arts, Popchick Shridhar and Body Rocks Dance Studio together organized a two day intense dance workshop by PARESH SHIRODKAR to create more awareness about Western dance Culture in Hyderabad. There could not have been any one better to head this workshop than Mr Paresh Shirodkar. He has choreographed for the Legend of Dancing Prabhu Deva and he has also choreographed for many Bollywood celebrities like Tiger Shroff, Hrithik Roshan, Sunny Leone, Amir Khan and many more. He has choreographed for many Bollywood movies like ABCD, Munna Michel, Tutak Tutak Tutiya etc.

In the name of India!

On the occasion of Independence Day Phankaar Innovative mind kitty group organized a Desh Bhakti event at Vertigo in Banjara Hills where the guests got dressed up as freedom fighters of their choice. There were awards for best dressing, best dialogues and best performance as well as there were many activities for the guests with which all of them spent a fun time together in the name of India.

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Tulip A compilation of all things we are obsessing over this month

Comicstaan

Comicstaan is a comedy reality TV series that streams on Amazon Prime Video. It is a nineepisode series that includes seven Indian comedians in search of a fresh and talented Indian stand-up comedian. The series is hosted by Abish Mathew and Sumukhi Suresh.

The jury, consisting of Tanmay Bhat, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kanan Gill, Kenny Sebastian, Sapan Verma, Kaneez Surka, and Naveen Richard, will choose the winner from among the top ten contestants. These 10 contestants have been chosen from across the country. Every episode has different challenges that the contestants have to do and will be scored according to their performances. The jury also plays a vital role by helping out these upcoming comedians in understanding and guiding them through each challenge. Also, each mentor will be scored by the contestants accordingly. The winner of this show gets a cash prize of Rs. 10 Lakhs.

Watch: Amazon Prime

LIFESTYLE

Neal’s Yard Remedies Men Purifying Face Wash.

For the man who wants to know what’s in his skincare, Neal’s Yard Remedies Men is one of the few male-targeted ranges which is certified organic, suitable for vegans and cruelty-free. The Purifying Face Wash is both revitalising and thorough, and lasts for ages too.

Shop: http://www.nealsyardremedies.com

Ted Talks

Every three years, more than 30 million Hindu worshippers gather for the Kumbh Mela in India, the world’s largest religious gathering, in order to wash away their sins. With massive crowds descending on small cities and towns, stampedes inevitably happen, and in 2003, 39 people were killed during the festival. In 2014, then 15-year-old Nilay Kulkarni decided to put his skills as a self-taught programmer to use by building a tech solution to help prevent stampedes. Learn more about his invention - and how it helped the 2015 Nashik Kumbh Mela have zero stampedes and casualties.

Bahamas

The roughly 700 islands that make up the Bahamas lure millions of visitors to their white-washed shores, duty-free shops, fishing and scuba diving excursions and luxurious accommodations each year. Families that flock here tend to indulge in the diversions of Atlantis Bahamas and other mega-resorts, but this diverse island chain also offers a range of activities away from the hotel zone. Nature enthusiasts can explore pristine protected areas like the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve (on Eleuthera) and Lucayan National Park (on Grand Bahama Island) or take it easy at one of the country’s many beaches or private islands. Bargain hunters, meanwhile, can patrol the marketplaces in Nassau (the country’s capital), in Freeport and on Paradise Island for the best duty-free deals.

And for history buffs, ruins and artifacts from the colonial era and indigenous peoples like the Lucayan and Arawak Indians can be found on San Salvador, Cat Island and other Bahamian islands. It’s no wonder why the Bahamas has become a popular vacation destination.

The reason why Nick took Priyanka to his cousin’s wedding so early in their relationship, ensuring even his family warms up to her. He wants things to move faster in his favour.

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LIFESTYLE

Over a Cappuccino with Rachna Chabria “Mrs India- She is India” pageant in Delhi, winner of Mrs India South crown”

Tell us about yourself?

“I am an engineer by education, content writer by choice, a go-getter and adventure lover by force of nature. I have 5 years of work experience in the fields of technology, media, and marketing which has given me exposure and understanding of parallel worlds. Among the varied roles I dutifully play in my life, I love being a mother to my 20 months old girl the most. While being a freelance content writer I maintain a personal blog by the name Carpe Diem that means ‘seizing the moment’. This is a motto I believe in because life is short and each moment matters.

I’m also a state and national level athlete since school thanks to which I’ve learnt to be disciplined and confident. I believe in fair opportunities, healthy competition and that right habits and principles are the key to person’s character. I also love challenges cause they bring out qualities that make a person stronger and wiser. As a child, I was taught about the importance of patience and tolerance. With these qualities imbibed in me and my will to give back to the society, I wish to create opportunities for the unfortunate and spread happiness and by being a good example; I hope to inspire future generations.”

What were you like in high school?

Contrary to my image now, I was a tomboy in high school with short hair, slimmer and I was always on my feet.

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I was taught patience and tolerance, and discipline always came first. Thanks to this learning, I was an all rounder throughout my education but sports always had my heart.

I was also known for my big heart that wouldn’t let another classmate stay out of school picnics due to financial crisis.

Even then I grabbed everyone’s attention with my energy and enthusiasm in every field.

I was and am a jack-of-all-trades.

What inspires you?

I’m easily inspired, even with the smallest of deeds and kindest of words. People who rise from their tragedies, thrive and take an extra effort to help others thrive inspire me.

I was one amongst the 45 contestants in the finale who came from different walks of life and each had their own story to share.

I met women who walked into the venue with a smile knowing that they had to leave an ill father back home or that their family had just been a victim of a crime or they had to leave an infant home just to give oneself a chance.

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I was inspired by women who fought issues such as financial crisis, being a single mother, domestic violence, hatred towards inter-caste marriage, health problems, depression, etc. and came out strong to be the voice of power and change.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?

I’m blessed with a huge family but sometimes it can be quite a show to walk with such a huge crowd around you. So to celebrate my pageant win, my family surprised me with a get together at a restaurant. I was happy to say the least but when the time for the cake arrived, I began to sense something fishy.

They all stood up and sang the congratulatory song at their highest pitch. I drowned in my sheepish smile thanks to all the attention I received from the nearby tables and staff.

Also, the cake was delicious without a doubt but the message had me in splits. It said ‘Congratulations Mr. South India’. :P Why did you decide to compete in this pageant?

Pageants provide a platform to voice your ideas, vision and ultimately express oneself. I chose to participate in Mrs India-She is India as it not just another beauty pageant; it is a pageant with a unified purpose to tackle a social taboo - Domestic Violence. I decided to participate in this pageant as the purpose synced with my belief that there is no greater force than a woman determined to rise.

I believe in leading by example and I want to set standards for women as I see them – strong and successful. This pageant has given me visibility and I wish to use this diligently to make a difference.

Currently, my brainchild, Project Tokri, which aims to make every childhood joyful, is under construction as I connect with volunteers and promoters from different walks of life.

Do you think that pageantry objectifies women?

In my opinion, pageants are misrepresented considering that a part of the evaluation involves physical appearance and its parameters. But qualities such as confidence, humor, presence of mind, talent, personality, etc., are taken into account while judging any participant. Because at the end of the road, when a person wins, they represent their state or nation on a higher platform and one requires more than just looks to receive such an honor.

Rapid Fire What is your favorite hobby?

I love writing and hence maintain a blog under the name Carpe Diem (www.rachnachabria. wordpress.com). It’s more as a keepsake for my daughter.

What is your biggest addiction?

Coffee, Shoes and Miniatures of every kind :D What store do you shop at most?

I usually shop online at Pernias Popup, Shein, Forever21, Nordstrom, etc.

What is your best feature?

Mentally it is my patience and the ability to see the best in every situation. Well, physically it is my legs.

What is your least favorite type of music?

Rock and Roll What is my favorite cuisine?

Thai Favorite place to hide out?

To me, it is not a place but a sense of being. I am me when I listen to music and dance away with my daughter and husband in our room, under a photo wall that we very lovingly curated.

Quality of life or quantity of life?

There is no fun in living 70 years of mediocrity.

Definitely quality of life!

What scares you?

Hair fall Largest strength?

My husband is my rock.

- As told to Viinuthna Malla

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COVER SOTRY

Roman-Fleuve of An Adventure The Story of a Real-Life Peril

Arctic North Pole Expedition Meet the man who’s a working professional, keen explorer of varied cultures and a true admirer of nature and technology.

A successful promoter and CEO of the Suchirindia Group, based in Hyderabad, Telangana left no stone unturned in carving a niche for himself in the competitive world of Real Estate. Lion Kiron is a man full of zeal and commitment. As once said by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trial,” and Lion Kiron’s every trial turned into a beautiful path for others.

With businesses ranging from construction, real estate to infrastructure and hospitality, Kiron was associated with other companies, before founding Suchirindia Group in 2005.

Over time, he transformed this group of companies into a giant business house spreading its operations across prominent markets of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Colombo in Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan.

Appointed as Honorary Consul of Republic of Bulgaria for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by the of Bulgaria, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lion Kiron pursued his education across the globe.

Although his official name is Y Kiron Kumar,

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he is popularly known as Lion Kiron. He is popularly known as Lion Kiron. The name has come about due to his courage and bravery while taking any business decision or even throwing a K Style party.

With a keen insight and shrewd thinking prowess, Lion Kiron was fortunate to look ahead with immense confidence and optimism. Tremendous depth in marketing domain has enabled him to transform a team of mere 30 people into a formidable force of 7000 people today. Allied with this, he was inspired to uplift an unknown firm into one of the finest firms in the country.

While Lion Kiron’s thirst for innovation is neverending, he also believes in spending quality time for recreation. For him, all business and no play would make life dull and meaningless.

Also, he feels that activities make a person more lively and enthusiastic.

The energetic Lion Kiron is an avid traveller and a sports aficionado. He is also one of the very few who owns ultra-luxurious cars and mobiles. In fact, his passion for fashionable gadgets has always been the talk of the town.

Another secret talent that Lion Kiron has got is writing. With his abundant knowledge and expertise gained over the years, he has penned several books on the real estate industry. A few

of his books for the aspiring entrepreneurs are Medha, Claim Your Time, Of Feet & Yards, and Blue Print – Blow Up. The author is also a columnist on real estates and other subjects.

As someone who enjoys being different, and taking an unexplored path, Kiron applies the

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same rule to his travel diaries as well.

He took a trip to Antarctica, which is at the South Pole, and enjoyed finding a life there rather than tripping over Vienna or Las Vegas. He travelled to the Arctic and touched the other pole of the globe too. As someone who enjoys travelling, Lion Kiron truly differentiates his travel experiences from those of others.

The business tycoon is truly an original who doesn’t follow trends blindly.

While other CEOs might go gaga over an Apple product, Lion Kiron might just prefer a Vertu.

He believes that there can be no growth without innovation. Besides, Kiron has a long list of hobbies that he

spends a lot of time in spite of a busy schedule. A few of his hobbies include golfing, horse riding, collecting high-power automobiles, trekking, exploring unknown places and travelling, of course. He believes in novelty and this reflects in his personal and professional life.

Apart from giving equal time to fun and work, Kiron also takes time to meet and greet people. He unwinds and socialises with an assorted mix of people, thereby mixing business with pleasure.

Lion Kiron manages everything with ease. He says, “It’s not a mere responsibility. But, it’s a Sankalp, true commitment.”

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BEAUTY

Q&A The

MEN’S GROOMING SPECIAL Jay Kishan Pawar from Trufitt and Hill.

to bad skin. Follow up with a toner to minimise the open pores and balance the skin ph. Use a moisturiser or SPF.

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en’s grooming is really a thing these days! To all the men out there who love taking care of themselves and their physical health, following are the most common queries related to men’s health and grooming, exclusively answered by Jay Kishan Pawar, Assistant Manager (Training), from Trufitt and Hill, Banjara Hills:

What is your take on beard? Is it worth all the fuss and hype?

I myself personally love wearing a beard as I think it adds that charm, masculinity and a different spark in your personality and also it helps you to hide your extra fats. A round face ideally can’t carry off the short fade hairstyles but if a healthy beard is maintained, they too can wear short hairstyles. A proper beard style which suits you will make you a much better looking person, different from the crowd.

What is the most common service requirement of men these days?

The most regular service requirements at the salon are maintaining the haircut and knowing which hair products work for your specific style.

Facials, cleanups and other face care & scrubbing services.

Managing the beard either by styling it or clean shaving it.

Manicure & pedicure for Hands and Feet care.

Trimming and shaping of eyebrows and Waxing unwanted body.

What are 5 best grooming products that are essential to men’s grooming?

A healthy nourishing shower gel.

A daily facial cleanser and advanced facial moisturiser which also works as an SPF protector.

A healthy shaving cream or a shaving gel.

A shampoo and conditioner according to your scalp condition and hair type recommended by the professional.

A hair styling product, like a mousse or gel Also wearing a signature scent never goes wrong!

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There are only 2 golden rules of the industry1. Client is also right.

2. If not, see Rule No. 1. men?

Basic grooming is always essential for every man. You need to have haircuts after specific intervals and style your beard after specific intervals. Clean shave only according to your generic beard growth, if clean shave is preferred. Trim the nose hair and eyebrows and clean the hair off your ears and neck.

Maintain basic nail hygiene. Wash your face at least 3 times a day with a mild face wash to avoid breakout, as it’s essential to wash because of sweat blocks pores and leads

How to take care of the beard?

To maintain a beard you should use a daily face cleanser to clean the facial skin as the sweat beneath can be a reason for different skin issues. A shampoo and a conditioner for beard hair every alternate day is a must.

If you’re using a styling product on your beard then cleansing becomes imperative on a daily basis, right before going to bed, followed by a moisturiser. Always groom the beard with the help of beard balms which

work as a leave-in conditioner. This also helps to keep the beard moisturised and crisp. Trim it after specific intervals for getting rid of stray hair. Never ignore any kind of irritation beneath the beard. Every time you sweat, the surface of your skin is covered with deposits of salt and other bacteria excreted through your pores. Jumping in the shower washes those deposits off your body to an extent, but without purposeful scrubbing, they can linger beneath your facial hair and begin to itch.

What you need is good exfoliation, but it’s tricky to reach the skin in this area.

Try this: Buy a medium-bristled toothbrush and dip it in a gentle cleanser or beard wash.

Wet your face with warm water, or climb in the hot shower to soften hair and skin, then use the toothbrush to work between and beneath your beard hair to gently scrub away dead skin. Works wonders!

or bath hydrates your skin and preps your skin for shaving with a reduced risk of skin irritation. The softer your hair is, the easier it is to shave smoothly. After this, exfoliate your skin because, it aligns your hair for a uniform shave and sweeps away the dead skin, allowing for a closer and better shave.

Pre-shave oil is an absolute must product to use, as it helps to lubricate the skin and reduces the risk of cuts and irritation. Use a good quality shaving cream for smooth lathering with the help of a badger hair brush.

Shave in the direction of your hair growth in downward strokes as shaving in the opposite direction causes irritation and bumps. A closer clean shave requires you to shave against the direction of your hair growth, but the likelihood of skin irritation increases.

Apply an aftershave lotion to complete your routine.

What are the top beard styles according to you? And what is the least attractive beard style Following are some beard styles I personally think are the best: • The groomed beard, which is a midlong beard, where you always keep the beard combed and just get rid of the extras of your beard and keep it tidy by using a beard balm or beard oil.

Will shaving make the hair grow back thicker?

Yes, if someone has been shaving in an inappropriate way for a very long time, then it does affect the skin tone, hair growth and texture.

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The fuller beard, which is a long U shaped beard kept tidy and uninformed by combining and extracting stray hair and keeping the moustache and cheeks well defined. You need a healthy facial hair growth for this kind of beard. Beard oil is a must to maintain the hair and skin quality.

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The long beard, which is a beard where you trimmed both the sides parallel to each other and the ends have a curved shape for a cool zigzag look. One can use balm or oil for this kind of beard.

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The angular beard, which is a beard groomed to perfection. A neck taper contrasts the defined lines of the beard giving a proper angle.

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The short stubble beard, which is a beard grown over just a week or a week and a half.

The long stubble, where your facial hair is a bit longer than the stubble and smaller then a proper beard and the length varies accordingly.

The goatee and the chin curtain are the beard styles that I find least attractive.

How to take care of the skin while and after shaving?

If you are clean shaving on your own then do it after a hot or warm bath as a warm shower

With changing hairstyles of every season, what is one hairstyle that stands out as a timeless classic?

The trend of long and unkempt hair is a timeless classic. It always has been. Across various sets of people, everyone loved to carry that look. Women love it too as it gives men a hot, raw and defined look. Although maintaining the long unkempt look is not that easy for everyone, you need to have a lot of patience until you get your desired result. If you are planning for a similar look, then prep yourself for the extra care you have to invest.

This look is hot and sexy, but also laid back and cool at the same time and is precisely why it is so popular.

What are the top hairstyles that are a speciality this season? Are there any quirky hairstyle requests by people?

Mention one.

The following are some of the top-rated hairstyles this season: • Side Quiff with Classic Tapered Sides.

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Classic Pompadour with Taper Fade.

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Layered messy long hair.

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High fade with cropped fringe.

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Bald fade with long natural top.

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High Fade with Hard Part and Curly Hair.

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Classic Messy Long Hair.

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Skin Fade with Solid Fringe.

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Man-bun.

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The top not.

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The quirkiest request I received recently was when a client wanted his entire head to look like a football in support of the FIFA world cup. I also did a bald look with a dreadlock pony

Do you cater to skincare at the salon? If yes, then what are your top rated services in Skincare?

Facials and Peel-off masks are our top-rated skincare services.

How to keep the skin supple and youthful and avoid wrinkles, age marks and dark circles?

Hydration is the key for a younger looking skin. Water constitutes up to 65% of your body, and depriving yourself of it is a big NO if you want to achieve fabulous skin.

Drink 8-10 glasses of water to keep your skin hydrated. Eat a Balanced Diet. Follow a skincare routine that includes cleansing, toning and moisturizing every single day. Cleansing gets rid of the gunk, toning closes your pores, maintaining skin PH and moisturizing is extremely important for the skin texture.

Exfoliate once in a while. Stay sun safe by using sunscreens and moisturiser as it helps prevent early wrinkles and other skin issues caused by UV rays. Use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30+ and always sleep well and on time. Avoid sulphate based products, don’t smoke, eat and drink honey, oats, turmeric, yoghurt, coconut oil, red wine, and coffee.

What do you do when you’re faced with a situation where a certain style or look wouldn’t suit your client but they’re stubborn and want it?

We try to convince the client as much as we can by showing examples of before and after pictures and explaining why he shouldn’t wear it. But when still clients want it and there’s nothing you can do about it, there are only 2 golden rules of the industry1. Client is also right.

2. If not, see Rule no. 1 Are there any side effects to waxing/ threading the eyebrows or face for a guy?

How is your experience in this field?

No, there aren’t any side effects unless and until your skin is super sensitive or the barber isn’t that experienced in this field and doesn’t know what he’s doing. As I love doing what I do, I enjoy every moment while working!

Trufitt and Hill

Ground Floor, 293/1-A, Road No 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana- 500034 Contact No- +918885302199

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Where The World Goes For A Waffle

The Belgian Waffle co started in 2015 in Mumbai and entered Hyderabad through Master Franchise model by opening their flagship outlet at SP road, Secunderabad. BWC has fans from age 8 to 80 and makes a perfect on the go anytime snack/dessert option. It has 150+ outlets operational across India & Nepal. Their menu is loaded with a assortment of waffles, shakes, cold coffees, iced teas and more!

Our visit to Belgian Waffle has always been such a pleasant one because they have something new to try every now and then. The classics such as the red velvet waffle, cotton candy, almond cocoa butter are absolute favourites. If you are looking for a chocolate waffle then you should try the signature Belgian chocolate, chocolate overload and coffee waffles!

The best part is you can choose your choice of chocolate filling like milk or dark in selected waffles too! Add toppings like sprinkles, chocochips, nuts, crushed oreos or fill it up with cream cheese, maple syrup and cinnamon.

You can also pick a waffle of your selection like the dark chocolate waffle, charcoal ( yes, you heard that right!) or red velvet!

But their best sellers are the Belgian Chocolate Waff Wich, Triple Chocolate Mini Pan Cakes, Naked Nutella Waff Wich, Pizza Waffle, Oreo Shake & Rocky Road Waff Wich.

The mini pancakes are served hot and melt in your mouth, they are bite and with real goodness of toppings and chocolate syrup! Their thick shake range has Snickers, Blueberry, Oreo, Nutella, Cotton Candy and more. Some refreshing drinks like Frozen Berry lemonade and cold coffees are really good to go!

New Additions at The Belgian Waffle Co are the Waffle Sandwich – also known as The BWC Waff-Wich - a crisp, hot, freshly baked & affordable product with innovative batters, fillings and unique packaging. Their USP is that they are crispy and 100% vegetarian. They are waffles with a twist and don’t compromise on taste. They taste like a yummy pizza that you could eat for dinner. The other savory waffles are the baked bean and cheese waffle, Oh so yum! We also have dessert Waffles and savory waffles.

The good news is that The Belgian Waffle co has now opened its 4th outlet in Hyderabad at Jubilee Hills, if you want to taste some lip-smacking waffles then it’s the place to be!

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Meal for Two: Rs. 400 Jubilee Hills Address: G2, Kavya House, Beside Indian Oil Fuel Station,Road No 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Ph : 7013133088 Outlets Operational: SP Road, Secunderabad, Hyderabad Next Galleria Mall, Panjagutta, Madhapur.

Upcoming: Kompally, A S Rao Nagar, Habsiguda, Banjara Hills.

Enhanced New Menu at Dakshin

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They say when food is cooked and served with utmost love, it tastes even better. Dakshin is the King when it comes to serving a plethora of South Indian food in a thali which doesn’t contain just normal South Indian dishes.

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ITC Kakatiya

Since the southern peninsula is culturally rich and splendid, there are cuisines of six states that are involved to get you the most delectable thali by the chefs of Dakshin. Taking inspiration from the temples of Southern India, the entrance welcomes you with a traditional brass lamp (Velaku) and the Urli (vessel) with flower petals floating in water (the presence of a water body in temples is a must in South India). The walls

are adorned with south Indian artifacts. Live South Indian Carnatic music infuses charm and splendour into the ambience. Dakshin has won the Times Food Guide Award for the Best South Indian Restaurant for the last few years now.

Their whole concept is to keep the portions of the dishes small and offer more variety. 28 new dishes have been introduced in the menu which altogether of 40 vegetarian and 27 non-vegetarian items.

This is our pick of the month and here’s why! Dakshin is a timeless and iconic restaurant one should visit when you are ready to eat some wholesome soul food. Not only is the welcome warm, but Dakshin also goes classic with its interiors. Some tangy rasam to prep up your taste buds for an immaculate culinary journey and the flavours and consistency are just right to warm up your appetite. Appetizers

like Vazhai Shunti- golden dumplings of spiced raw banana hash, a speciality of Thanjavur - is crispy and you can have it with different dollops of chutney served to you! Aatukari Chops are braised mutton chops that are dipped in egg and fried. The succulent mutton will melt in your mouth and you can’t stop at just one. It is the finest mutton chops ever. Pleased with the delightfulness of each unique dish, when you touch the main course, the curries will take you to another world. You can accompany your main course with rice and spongy and crisp Appams, or string hoppers “Idiappams”. From the regulars, the renowned Iyer’s Trolley- a live trolley named after Chef Paramasivam Iyer, which serves small adais, banana flavoured dosais and the crunchy kunnipaniyarams- is another cherished fare at Dakshin.

Muuvankaya which is aubergines slow cooked in a paste of green chilli and poppy seeds, will bring about a burst of subtle flavors to your mouth. Ananas mensakai is pineapple curry made with byadgi chilli and coconut. Who would have thought that pineapple would taste this remarkable. You want to eat some mind boggling chicken?

Naatukodi koora: A Telangana and Andhra specialty, country chicken in a spiced curry with poppy seeds and cashew had us going back for bites in the whole course; it was soft, tender, juicy and cooked to perfection. Another innovative dish, Kaadai Thengai Curry: Farm bred Japanese quails in a paste of shallots, green chilli and coconut also is one satisfactory part of the meal. Chef Sakala Shankara, known for preparing his dishes with love pampered us with a special yet simple pappu with minimal spices, cooked with spinach and ghee. Don’t miss out on meeting him while you go there, his passion for food reflects in every dish you taste at Dakshin. It was our soul food of the day that carved its way to our hearts!

Other unexplored additions are: Kodi Gajaala, a spicy preparation of chicken with onion & green chilli. Nathakodayoor Yera Kozhambu: prawn curry with a special blend of spices and coconut and Uragai Mamsam: mutton curry of tomato, vinegar and pickling spices!

For desserts, we had Aadikumayam: Halwa of rice and lentils served piping hot and very scrumptious to eat. The mouth-watering Kadal Patchee: a frozen speciality of Keelakarai made with milk, khoya, china grass and pistachio which was equally delicious.

Begumpet Road, 6 -3 -1187, Greenlands Rd, Teachers Colony, Phone: 040 2340 0132

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CUISINE

Eat like a

Royal We give you the best of thalis, hand picked by Zubair Ali aka Hyderabad Food Diaries, he gives us his list of five best thalis that one should definitely try in the city.

From some Rajasthan Royalty to a true South Indian soul meal, from nonvegetarian to non-vegetarian. We have something for everybody! You can pick your choice and indulge in these thalis that will leave your mouth watering and how?

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RAJDHANI THALI

Rajdhani is a restaurant concept where you walk in as a regular customer and walk out feeling like a royal. The impeccable service along with the food that’s being served in generous proportions, makes your meal a memorable and special one.

This unlimited thali is massive and covers over more than twelve dishes. If you are looking to have a royal vegetarian feast, then Rajdhani Thali Restaurant is your best bet.

The perfect place to have Rajasthani and Gujarati food in Hyderabad. The ambience is Rajwadi and food is just mouthwatering! Visit on Tuesdays, that’s when they have great deals on the thali of the week.

The array of items they have in their thali will blow your mind! Palak paneer, dalbati, bajra roti, malpua, gatte ki sabji, pakode ki kadhi are just few names to give. malpua is just awesome and melts in your mouth. You need to be lucky enough to served malpua because their variety keeps changing.! If you are visiting Rajdhani, be ready to forget any restrictions you may have on your diet, because the items on the menu are rich with the goodness of Rajasthani and Gujarati ghee. The service at Rajdhani is pretty quick too.

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ULAVACHARU

“Ulavacharu” is a delicacy from the Krishna and Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh and the owners named their restaurant on this special delicacy..They have two branches in Hyderabad- one at Jubilee hills and the other at Gachibowli. Truly, Ulavacharu is one of the premium and popular restaurants of the city. If one is looking for that authentic Andhra cuisine, it is a must visit. The place has tons of photoframes adorning the walls and the aesthetics are further enhanced by the ambience which has a very traditional feel to it. Their hospitality is pretty impressive as well. Classic Telugu songs, which play in the background add further to the authentic feel.

The food is a delicious combination of Andhra and Rayalseema cuisines. They have wide varieties of thalis and pulaos- the Raju Gari Kodi Pulao has a special significance.

It is spiced with a subtle sweetness and is hot, steaming and flavorful. It is one of the highlight dishes of the place.

Korameenu (fish) chips, Ulavacharu Lo Peethalu (crabs) are very popular among starters. Ulavacharu has always been known for its authentic Andhra and Telangana cuisine but it’s their thali that’s less spoken about. With some amazing dishes in it, no Telangana thali can be missed and those yummy pulaos, spicy yet delicious filled with your choice of meat, topped with your quintessential ingredients of thali like sambhar, pachadi, rasam, majjiga , papad and dry are perfect. When you get a taste an entire region in a plate, there is absolutely nothing to complain about. You should try their thali for a complete regional showdown of flavours and spices.

Plot No.1299/F, Road Number 68, Next Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Jubilee Hills, 040 2354 5596

SPICY VENUE

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The Spicy Venue comes highly recommended as a place for authentic Andhra food and some signature dishes. The menu has a range of dishes including IndianChinese and generic Indian food but Zubair loves sticking to their local, traditional dishes and always ends up having MLA Potlam Biryani & their thali.The food at Spicy Venue has remained surprisingly consistent over the years.

MLA Potlam Biryani is a light and flavourful almost pilaf like biryani wrapped in an omelette. Delicious, comforting, satisfying and also large enough to feed at least thali. The thaali surprisingly does not have a dessert. But boy, it does have everything else that you need. The vegetarian thali consists of poori, papad, dal, kurma curry, gongura pachchadi, pulao, dondakaya vepudu, potlakaya curry, sambhar, rasam, perugu and plain rice. The thali varies daily but the one he loves has the best kadhi, really tasty bhindi (coming from someone who despises bhindi) and a tangy dal/pappu.

The puris are fabulous (they give two per person) and papad as well. Their curd is absolutely fresh and thick.

Zubair personally recommends mixing the curd, dal, ghee and rice for the best flavor combination. Oh, this just even sounds so delish!

No. 265/S, Road Number 10, Jubilee Hills, Ph : 072070 95522

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BIKANERWALA

Another amazing place to indulge in scrumptious veg thalis is Bikanerwala. It is a great mix of North Indian and Rajasthani cuisine- everything you can imagine is in the buffet-starting from salad section, Bikanerwala snacks to chaat sections and of course the thalis. It offers quick food that is high on quality is of great taste. Zubair has tried different types of chats, veg momos, noodles, fried rice, chole bhature, North indian mini and normal thalis and all of them have been delicious. every single time.

My all time favourite pick from their thali section is “Thali Tawa Paratha”- a thali which is served in combination with paneer subzi, dal makhani, mix -veg, salad, papad, paratha (2 pcs), Indian bread (2 pcs), raita, pickle and a sweet. The thali overall is a burst of good flavors in your mouth with each thing tasting equally good!

Door # 3-5-821 , Hyderguda Road, Basheerbagh, 040 6656 1111

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If you haven’t eaten here then your trip to Hyderabad is simply incomplete!

A complete choice of south-Indian cuisine with a lot of varieties like no other. This place has a touch of perfect homely ambiance for you to relax and eat a hearty meal! All of it from Real Telangana, Andhra to Tamil Nadu style food, all at decent prices. A The bonus is a good enough portion and kind staff. Always try the South Indian veg Thali with a Chettinad chicken dish on the side.There’s a dry (dondakkai) subzi, a gravy curry, a Korma, dal. Pooris are something to begin with. Drumstick and onion Sambar, rasam are very flavorsome and tasty, goes well with the rice and fried papad. The chicken is well cooked,tender and succulent. Coming to the gravy, it is quite tasty with the familiar black pepper dominance of Chettinad curry. Lastly, a cup of dahi is a soothing end to a spicy meal.

If you have a sweet-tooth, there is a cup of hot kesari. The service is excellent and the ever-busy waiters will always be at your service.The thali here is something you can’t afford to miss!

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Keeping it High!

FASHION

The higher the better. It’s more about an attitude. High heels empower women in a way. Siash is a dream which was dreamt by two girls who are crazy and passionate about heels. Their idea was to combine their skills and make a brand which caters to all the strong boss ladies out there, to give them confidence, to give them style and to give them comfort that they deserve. People say fashion isn’t always comfortable, we say why not! Their collection is comprised of classic timeless stilettos that make you feel confident at every step!

Their vision is to see women all over the country feeling confident and comfortable in heels. So, why not wear the Siash style and empower yourself and inspire others around you.

Working that Magic

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Makeup is a growing and blooming industry. This time we talk to Farheen from Farheen Hussain Makeup Artistry. She has also won the Best Bridal Makeup Artist of Hyderabad by India Lifestyle awards in 2016.

After she got married in Bangalore, she discovered how passionate she was about makeup.

it over a period of time. The best part of being a makeup artist at least for me is to see a smile on my client’s face when they see the result. For every girl, her wedding is really special. Trusting me for her big day and walking out of my studio with a huge smile is what I wish for! It feels so good!” says farheen.

“Since my husband was so supportive about my work and passion, he pushed me to pursue it but I wanted to learn from the best and wanted to bring something different on the plate. I went from Bangalore to London for my training and got trained

by Ambreen Ahmed, one of the top three Asian bridal makeup artists there”, says Farheen

When asked about her signature look, she reveals, “I don’t have one single look that I would say is my signature style, but if you want me to describe my style of makeup, I like soft glowing skin with nude lip shades and slightly heavy defined eyes. I always believe “less is more and this kind of more is beautiful”, and that is our very motive”, says Farheen.

She went back to Bangalore where she worked for a year with many different brands like Lifestyle, Max Fashion, Monrow Footwear. Farheen always wanted to always get into bridal makeup. Hyderabad being her hometown and the demand for makeup artists is ever increasing here. So she made the move to Hyderabad to achieve her dreams.

Her five go to products every bride should have: Prep and prime cream by Mac Concealer by Tarte cosmetics Hudabeauty rose gold palate Highlighter by Hudabeauty Tarte foundation

She has also been passionate about dressing up and looking her best and presentable. “I was always good at getting my friends ready for various occasions plus I use to cut my own and my friend’s hair by just looking at some videos on Youtube, so I guess the foundation had always been there but I discovered

“If I wouldn’t be a makeup artist, I would probably be in advertising as that is my second love!” she adds.

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FEATURE

DATE: 1st September 1947 Indian Standard Time On this date the Indian standard Time (IST) was introduced as the official time for the whole country. It was observed throughout India, with a time offset of UTC+5:30. This means that India is five and a half hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Did You Know?

DATE: 6th September 1990 Prasar Bharti Bill is passed in Parliament Prasar Bharti is India’s largest public broadcaster and is an independent body established by an Act of Parliament. It includes the Doordarshan Television Network and the All India Radio (AIR) which were initially a part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

DATE: 2nd September 1946 The Interim Government of India is formed This temporary government was formed from the Constitution Assembly of India (which was then newly elected). This government was entrusted with the task of helping the transition of India and Pakistan from British rule to independence from colonial rule.

DATE: 8th September 1962 Chinese make their First Incursion into Indian Territory in the Eastern Sector On 8th September 1962 the Chinese made their first incursion into Indian Territory in the Eastern sector. A 60 people strong People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began occupying positions which dominated one of India’s posts.

DATE: 5th September 1997 Mother Teresa passed away Mother Teresa, the Macedonian nun who dedicated her life to helping the poorest people of the Indian city of Calcutta and those in need across the world, died on this day in 1997. In 1946, she received what she described as “the call within the call”.

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There are a lot of important dates that we don’t remember but have affected our lives in some or the other way. These dates could shock you or possibly enlighten you. Here are a few important dates which are closely related to our history.

DATE: 15th September 1959 Public Service Broadcaster Doordarshan is launched Doordarshan is a part of the Prasar Bharti and is the largest broadcasting company in India and has a strong studio and transformer infrastructure. Doordarshan extends TV, Radio, mobile and online services nationally and internationally, through the Indian network.

DATE: 17th September 1949 Political Party DMK was Founded On this date, the state political party of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) which means “Dravadian Progress Federation” was founded by C.N Annadurai.

DATE: 19th September 1960 Indus River Water Sharing Settlement is signed between India and Pakistan The treaty came about because Pakistan feared that since the source of the river Indus lay in India, it could possibly result in drought and famine in Pakistan, especially during times of war.

However, India never cancelled the treaty even during the IndoPakistani wars in 1965, 1971 and 1999.

DATE: 20th September 1878 The Hindu is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper in Chennai The Hindu newspaper was founded in Chennai by law students P. V. Rangachariar, T. T. Rangachariar, D. Kesava Rao Pantulu and N. Subba Rao Pantulu, a school teacher G. Subramania Iyer and a college lecturer M. Veeraraghavachariar.

DATE: 21st September 1949 Manipur was Merged with the Indian Union After India gained independence from British rule in 1947, India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, set about the task of integrating more than 500 princely states that existed in the Indian subcontinent with the newly formed Indian union.

- By Viinuthna Malla

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Best Music Festivals Coachella

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (generally alluded to as Coachella or the Coachella Festival) is a yearly music and expressions celebration held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, situated in the Inland Empire’s Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. It was helped to establish by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999 and is sorted out by Goldenvoice, an auxiliary of AEG Live. The occasion highlights musical craftsmen from numerous genres of music, including rock, hip-hop, and electronic move music, and additionally craftsmanship establishments and figures. Over the grounds, a few phases persistently have unrecorded music. The principle stages are the: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, and Sahara Tent; a littler Oasis Dome was utilized in 2006 and 2011, while another Yuma arrange was presented in 2013 and a Sonora was organized in 2017.

The celebration’s roots follow back to a 1993 show that Pearl Jam performed at the Empire Polo Club while boycotting settings controlled by Ticketmaster. The show approved the site’s feasibility for facilitating extensive occasions, prompting the debut Coachella Festival being held through the span of two days in October 1999— only three months after Woodstock ‘99. After no occasion was held in 2000, Coachella returned on a yearly premise starting in April 2001, as a solitary day occasion. In 2002, the celebration returned to a twoday event. Coachella was extended to a third day in 2007 and in the end a second end of the week in 2012; it is at present held on back to back long weekends in April, with each end of the week having indistinguishable line-ups. Coordinators started allowing onlookers to camp on the grounds in 2003, one of a few extensions and increases of pleasantries that have been made in the celebration’s history.

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Coachella features prevalent and set up musical specialists and also developing craftsmen and rejoined gatherings. Coachella is one of the biggest, most popular, and most beneficial music celebrations in the United States and everywhere throughout the world. Each Coachella arranged from 2013 to 2015 set new records for celebration participation and gross incomes. The 2017 celebration was gone to by 250,000 individuals and netted $114.6 million. The accomplishment of Coachella prompted Goldenvoice setting up two extra music celebrations at the site, Stagecoach and Desert Trip.

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Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is an EDM festival held in Boom, Belgium.

Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s largest and most notable music festivals. It now stretches over 2 weekends and usually, the tickets sell out in minutes.

The first edition of the festival took place on August 14, 2005. ID&T organized the festival. Performers included Push (M.I.K.E.), Erwin Tang Yew Hon, Armin van Buuren, Cor Fijneman, Yves Deruyter, Technoboy, Yoji Biomehanika and Coone. The second festival, held held on July 30, 2006, hosted Armin van Buuren, Axwell, Marco Bailey, Fred Baker, David Guetta, Ruthless and DJ Zany. The DJ and producer Paul Oakenfold was also announced on the poster, but cancelled at the last moment, as he was on tour with Madonna at the time. Emjay, the producer of ‘Stimulate’, the anthem of 2006, performed on the main stage with The Atari Babies. The third year, the festival lasted two days for the first time in its history, taking place on July 28 and 29, 2007. In 2008, the festival took place on July 26 and 27. For the first time, more than 100 DJs participated. The number of visitors exceeded 50,000 for the first time. For the fifth event, ID&T led to even more venues, one ski, and much more. Who is Sun? has included an “I Love the 90’s” stage, where musicians such as Push, Natural Born Deejays and SASH from the dance scene were present. La Rocca performed live at the event for the first time. The special act on the main stage was Moby. Tomorrowland 2009 took place on July 25 and 26 and attracted 90,000 people.

Tomorrowland sold out days before the event, with a record attendance of 120,000 visitors over two days. In 2010 Dada Life, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Tara McDonald wrote the official anthem “Tomorrow/Give into the Night” performing the song twice on the main stage after Swedish House Mafia. The track was made

by Like Mike, Dada Life and Dimitri Vegas and the vocal melody and lyrics were written and recorded by Tara McDonald. The song reached number 5 in the Belgian commercial charts and is the biggest selling anthem for Tomorrowlands to date.

2011 marked the festival’s expansion to three days. Only a few days

after the official pre-sale of tickets kicked off, Tomorrowland was completely sold out and had over 180,000 visitors. David Guetta, Nervo, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, Tiësto, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Paul van Dyk, Tensnake, Laidback Luke, Brodinski, Juanma Tudon, Mike Matthews, De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, and dozens of others performed. It was voted the best festival of its kind in the world at the International Dance Music Awards in 2012.

Tomorrowland 2012 took place July 27 to 29, 2012, at the De Schorre, a provincial recreation area in Boom, Belgium, 16 kilometres south of Antwerp and 32 kilometres north of Brussels. The line-up consisted of 400 DJs, such as Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Skrillex, Avicii, Marco Bailey, Skazi, David Guetta, Nervo, Hardwell, Swedish House Mafia, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Juanma Tudon, Carl Cox, The Bloody Beetroots, Paul van Dyk, Martin Solveig, Chuckie, Fatboy Slim, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Pendulum playing on fifteen stages each day. 185,000 people from over 75 countries around the world were in attendance, with 35,000 of them staying in Dreamville. Because of the enormous success of Tomorrowland and the fact that it is a Belgian festival, ID&T decided to give Belgians an exclusive chance with a pre-sale (80,000 of the 180,000 tickets) on March 24. In less than one day, all of the tickets sold out and at some moments there were 2,000,000 people on the online waiting list. The worldwide sale started April 7. Within 43 minutes, the other 100,000 tickets sold out. In addition to regular tickets, Tomorrowland partnered with Brussels Airlines to provide exclusive travel packages from over 15 cities around the world. Other highlights of the festival were the Cloud Rider, the highest mobile Ferris wheel in Europe, and the fact that 25 airlines were organized to bring spectators to the festival from all over the world.

Tomorrowland 2013 took place on July 26–28 and reached 180,000 attendees at De Schorre in Boom, Belgium. Full madness passes sold out in 35 minutes, and the remainder of tickets sold out in a reported one second. Tomorrowland also offered its Global Journey packages and Brussels Airlines had 140 additional flights from 67 different cities around the world to get festival goers with 214 different nationalities to Boom, Belgium.

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Sensation

Sensation is an indoor EDM occasion which began in Amsterdam, Netherlands and composed by ID&T. The first occasion, which ran only in the Amsterdam Arena for a time of 5 years until 2005, is currently situated all through Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Germany, South Korea, Romania, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, India and the United Arab Emirates.

In 2000 and 2001, it comprised one release, just called Sensation; however, it has now been split up into two versions: Sensation Black and Sensation White. This was done to separate the music and feeling more than would have been conceivable in the event that it was one occasion. Sensation Black concentrates more on ‘darker’ music, as Hardstyle and Hardcore, while Sensation White concentrates more on daze music. Consistently, Sensation likewise discharges 2 double discs (Black and White) and two singles which they call the Anthem.

In 2008 the names of the 2 occasions have been changed: “Sensation” which previously was “Sensation White”, and “Dark” as “Sensation Black”.

The main release of Sensation, in 2000, did not sell out. The media declared that it was sold out keeping in mind the end goal to support enthusiasm for the occasion, which in the long run pulled in 20,000 individuals. In this first release, the DJs just utilized one side of the Amsterdam Arena as the stage. Later they had the stage in the centre.

This Sensation was the special case that did not have a clothing standard. Every consequent release of Sensation White has sold out; normally well ahead of time (typically each of the 45,000 tickets is sold in a couple of hours). Sensation Black has not been as effective, but rather it is normally near sold out a couple of days before the occasion.

In 2005, Sensation White was additionally held in Belgium and Germany. In 2006, ID&T began Sensation International, a worldwide visit, in light of the rearranged variant which could be found in the Amsterdam Arena, in 2005. The main release was held in the Antwerp

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Sportpaleis. In 2008 Sensation White was held at SCC Peterburgsky in Saint Petersburg, and a New Year adaptation was held at the Telstra Dome in Melbourne on the 31 December 2008 (38,380 participations). Sensation White’s new song of devotion put a place in 2014 is “Tremor” by Martin Garrix, and Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike and Sensation White’s legitimate motto is “Be a piece of the night, dress in white”.

In 2017, it was reported that July’s occasion was to be the last Sensation to happen in Amsterdam, with every future version to be held outside of Holland. Titled ‘The Final’, the last Amsterdam occasion occurred on the eighth of July (breaking with the convention of continually occurring on the primary Saturday of July) and pulled in a sold-out limit horde of more than 50,000 gathering individuals. At the season of composing (July 2017) it’s not clear how much longer the Sensation brand will proceed outside of Holland, yet there were parties booked toward the finish of 2017 in Australia, Jakarta and Dubai.

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Sunburn

Sunburn is a business EDM Celebration held in India. It was already happening in Vagator, Goa, India consistently, yet now has been moved to Pune. It is Asia’s biggest music celebration. The celebration is an amalgamation of Music, Stimulation, Sustenance and Shopping, and was positioned by CNN in 2009 as one of the Main 10 Celebrations on the planet. The Celebration is sorted out by Percept organization claimed by Shailendra Singh. Spread along more than 4 days, the celebration has numerous phases with specialists playing all the while.

In 2007, Nikhil Chinappa sorted out the main Worldwide Move Music Celebration in Goa, India. Sunburn Goa 2007 was supported by Smirnoff and occurred on 28– 29 December at Candolim Shoreline.

In its first year, Sunburn included exhibitions from Carl Cox, Above and Beyond and Axwell as feature acts. Different acts included John 00 Fleming, Pete Gooding, DJ Pearl, Jalebee Cartel, Super 8 and Tab, which was held in two phases with DJs playing at the same time.

The celebration was facilitated by Nikhil Chinapa and Rohit Barker.

The line-up declaration and brisk riser pass were amid the finish of October.

Numerous IITs, NITs IIIT and few AIIMS saw various Indian and worldwide specialists. BITS Pilani Goa Grounds was the main school to ever hold Sunburn on grounds.

This methodology by Sunburn developed the rage of Electronic Move Music in young people and it additionally demonstrated another cutting-edge drift advancing in schools all through India.

NIT Calicut facilitated Sunburn in October 2013 (ft. DJ Merciful) as a piece of their yearly specialized celebration Tathva. Thakur School of Designing and Innovation Mumbai facilitated Sunburn in September 2013 (including DJ Candice Redding and NDS and BLU) Furthermore, BITS Pilani, Pilani Grounds effectively facilitated Sunburn amid Desert garden 2014, the yearly social celebration of BITS PILANI. Yearly social fest of LNMIIT Vivacity was first to have Sunburn celebration in Rajasthan in 2015. AAROHI, the yearly social celebration of VNIT, Nagpur and one of the biggest and most established in Focal India, saw the execution by DJ Kash Trivedi at Sunburn Grounds in 2015. DCSMAT Establishments, Vagamon likewise facilitated Sunburn grounds amid their LUMINANCE 2K15 and directed the same on 12 Nov 2016.

Candice Redding alongside DJ Shaan had performed in the second version of Sunburn at Vivacity 2016.

This was the main time when tickets of Sunburn were free of cost. NIT Trichy facilitated Sunburn amid Festember ‘14, their yearly social festival.

IIIT-Bhubaneswar additionally effectively facilitated Sunburn in ADVAITA 2014, a Yearly Social celebration if IIIT Bhubaneswar.

IIM Kashipur additionally facilitated Sunburn in January 2015 as a piece of their Social Fest Agnitraya 2015, other

chief Foundation like Realistic Time College, Dehradun in May 2015, Birla Organization of Innovation, Mesra likewise facilitated Sunburn in Walk 2015 as a piece of their Yearly Fest Bitotsav. IIT Indore facilitated Sunburn in Fluxus 2016.

Jaypee College of Designing and Innovation, Guna (MP) facilitated Sunburn in D’Equinox 2016 and incorporated Sunburn celebration with Ankur Sood, Dynamic Siblings and Candice Redding. MBM Building School, Jodhpur likewise facilitated Sunburn in April 2016 as a piece of their fest Vigour2k16.

Greatest ever Sunburn Grounds was facilitated by Antaragni, IIT Kanpur in 2017 where Kshmr performed in his first ever school appearance.

In January 2018, Indian Establishment of Science Training and Exploration, Bhopal facilitated Sunburn including Ninasuerete and Get Huge as a component of the Foundation’s yearly social fest Enthuzia, 2018. Of late in Walk 2018, Government Building School Kozhikode additionally facilitated Sunburn with sax DJ Ola Ras and Gaurav Mehta.

The ninth version is an additional 4-day occasion at Vagator, Goa. On 20 November 2015 Sunburn Goa’s universal ticketing accomplice, Viagogo, reported that the celebration has turned out to be one of the biggest global music celebrations in Asia, with individuals from in excess of 42 nations purchasing tickets on the Viagogo stage. On 24 November 2015, the administration of Sunburn Goa likewise discharged an announcement referring to this reality and demonstrating to fans in India that they didn’t have to move most of the way around the globe to get indistinguishable experience from Celebration Tomorrowland. Sunburn Goa 2015 is required to draw the biggest groups since its inception. The current year’s craftsman lineup will be similarly showered with more than 120 specialists like Sam Feldt, KYGO, Seth Troxler, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Martin Garrix, DJ SMITH, Kshmr, David Guetta, Dyro, Felix Jaehn, Zaeden and Workmanship Division making that big appearance.

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Ultra Music Festival Ultra Music Festival is a yearly open air electronic music festival that happens in spring in the city of Miami, Florida. The festival was established in 1999 by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes and is named after the 1997 Depeche Mode collection, Ultra.

Ultra Music Festival is held in Downtown Miami at Bayfront Stop. It was a one-day festival from 1999 to 2006. It developed into a twoday end of the week occasion from 2007 to 2010. Since 2011, Ultra has occurred crosswise over three days (Friday through Sunday) amid the long stretch of spring. In 2012, a record participation of 155,000 individuals went to the festival. In 2013, without precedent for Ultra’s history, the festival occurred crosswise over two continuous ends of the week respecting a joined participation of 330,000 individuals.

In 2014, the festival came back to its unique one-end of the week arrange, offering out pre-deal tickets in less than five minutes. The latest version of Ultra, in 2017, invited 165,000 individuals to the festival.

Starting at 2016, Ultra Music Festival is home to seven phases that range the pleasant Bayfront Stop which incorporates the Principle Stage, the Live stage, the MegaStructure, the Overall stage, the UMF Radio stage, the Opposition organize, and the Desert garden arrange.

In spite of the fact that they share names, Ultra Music Festival was not straightforwardly attached to Ultra Records, an electronic music record name. Be that as it may, the two substances announced a “worldwide organization together” in August 2012, which would enable them to work together on showcasing and cross-advancement.

Other Ultra Overall festivals and occasions occur over the world in areas like Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; Seoul, Korea; Singapore, Singapore; Tokyo, Japan; Hvar and Split, Croatia; Mexico City, Mexico; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogotá, Colombia; and numerous different goals. Toward the finish of Ultra Music Festival 2017, it included two more nations: India and Australia. The twentieth version of Ultra Music Festival occurred Walk 23– 25, 2018.

Stage 1 of the lineup for the 2018 version (being held Walk 23– 25 as the festival’s twentieth commemoration) was uncovered December

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18, 2017, including Afrojack, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Azealia Banks, The Chainsmokers, David Guetta, DJ Snake, Domain of the Sun, Hardwell, and Steve Aoki among others. This was trailed by the divulging of the lineup for Obstruction on January 28, 2018, including Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber, and in addition Jackmaster, Eats Everything, Seth Troxler and Skream’s supergroup J.E.S.u.S. among others.

On February 25, 2018, stage 2 of the lineup was revealed, including Benny Benassi, Cedric Gervais, DubVision, Fischerspooner, Jauz, Modestep, Oliver Heldens, and others. The full calendar was divulged on Walk 15, including Dash Berlin, G-Eazy, KSHMR, and others. It was likewise uncovered that both the principle and A Territory of Daze stages would highlight unannounced main events as shutting follows up on the last night.

The lead up to the festival was met with bits of gossip encompassing the personalities of the unrevealed entertainers, with Reddit clients having displayed speculations, in light of dedicatory patches sent to ticketholders that the end demonstration would be either Dumb Punk or a Swedish House Mafia gathering. In a meeting, Hardwell noticed that Steve Angello had out of the blue dropped visit dates in Asia that agreed with the festival. This was closed by SHM-related signage and symbolism showing up in the city. The end demonstration was at last Swedish House Mafia, in their first live appearance as a gathering since 2013. Other remarkable extraordinary visitors all through the festival included K-pop artist and Young ladies’ Age part Yuri, Daddy Yankee, Elvis Crespo and Play-N-Skillz (who joined Steve Aoki on their new melody “Azukita”, with Daddy Yankee likewise playing out his own “Gasolina”), Illustration, Enterprise Club, and Crankdat, and in addition G-Eazy, Lil Uzi Vert, Slushii, Yo Gotti (“Rake It Up”), and Will Smith (“Miami”) who were altogether expedited as visitors amid Marshmello’s set. Security authorities expressed that the 2018 version of Ultra was the “most secure” lately, revealing just 27 captures altogether amid the festival (related especially to opiates, ticket falsifying, and a participant physically assaulting a cop) and no “significant” episodes. In any case, there was likewise no rain, simply clear blue skies for each of the 3 days.

- By Viinuthna Malla

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Humans of Hyderabad Hyderabad is a charming city in many ways, but the only things that we can name off the top of our minds at the mention of Hyderabad are fancy restaurants, software companies, biryani, nightlife and maybe, Charminar? But are these the only things that make Hyderabad? Of course, not! We constitute a land of some hidden gems that are truly an inspiration in unimaginable ways, with their sincerity and dedication towards the society in general; to make our city a better place to live in.

- By Jessica David

Aditya Mehta

(Founder of AMF-Aditya Mehta Foundation) His story tells the tale of a man who went through the mightiest of ups, only to be pushed down brutally by life, but does his story end there?

Being an extremely difficult child while growing up, he never had family expectations. He was looked upon as a failure for many years. At 16, Aditya decided that he would make something out of his life and dedicated all his energy towards a venture with minimal funding. With a few ups and downs here and there, he soon flourished in whatever he took up. Sadly, his life took a major toll when he met with an accident which left his right leg crushed between the tires of a bus. A few days of immense pain later, his leg had to be amputated from above the knee. Life was at an all time low for him as he had to walk with a prosthetic thereafter. But he remained resolute.

With emotional succor from his parents, he began to walk insistently with the prosthetic. He was finally able to walk up to 10 kms by himself. It was during one of these walks that he chanced upon a hoarding of a cycling club. The picture glaringly reminded him of his insufficiency to do normal things like cycling. That ignited an undying fire inside him to do the unthinkable. He began to pursue cycling professionally. It was never easy to begin with, he fell down innumerable times and the pain that it caused him was inexplicable. However he went on to become the Limca Record Holder for being the first amputee cyclist to complete 100 kms in 4.5 hours. He also won 2 silver medals in the Asian cycling championship only days after his prosthetic leg came off during practice. He also holds records for cycling across London to Paris and climbing 9000 ft. in the process and also from Manali to Khardung La at 17582 ft tall. He had been presented with a new lease of life that he embraced with passion. On this course of life, he met several other Para-athletes and realized how insufficient they were with finances and resources. In order to meet with the requirements, he started AMF. The organization helps people with certain disabilities to pursue their choice of sport and lead a self sustaining life. He started Infinity Ride which is their signature fund raising event every year, where he leads a team of riders across Indian cities. The event is the center of media attention with various celebrities supporting the cause. He turned his shortcomings into a fruitful effort that now lends its hands to so many others in need. A true indefatigable hero indeed!

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Md. Zabi Khan

(Animal Rights Activist/founder of A Place To Bark) All of 21, Zabi Khan, an engineering student is an animal rights activist, a world record holder for being the youngest animal rights activist, a Padmashri nominee, an Ashoka Youth Venturer, National Youth Icon for Humanity 2018, Pride of Telangana 2018, a social entrepreneur, humane educator and founder of an NGO named A Place To Bark, that works with rehoming and nursing abandoned animals, driven by his passion and love towards stray animals that have been left to fend for themselves by their owners. Talk about all rounder!

Zabi has always loved dogs since childhood. When he was just 13, he found an abandoned dog and brought it home. He decided to keep the pet to himself after unsuccessful attempts at locating his owners.

Unfortunately for him, his pet died a few days later due to a bacterial infection which he assumes was the reason why he was abandoned in the first place. It left him heartbroken, but also with a greater zeal to do something for animals that could have been abandoned and living in unsuitable circumstances like his poor little pet. This gave his life a whole new purpose and meaning.

He started off by volunteering at local NGOs and shelter homes and did his bit towards these animals that desperately needed love and affection as well as nursing and care. Since there weren’t many organizations that worked on par with the requirements that he was looking for i.e. rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming abused and abandoned animals, he started his own NGO, U/S-3 of the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860, by the name “A place to Bark� in 2014. Since he was still in school then, he was able to juggle his time between his NGO and studies, but as he joined college, it became 44 SEPTEMBER, 2018 - TULIP

increasingly difficult to manage his time. To align his passion with his studies so that none of them suffer, he thought of opening a shelter within his college. After a lot of convincing and permissions from higher authorities, KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology has welcomed a variety of animals and birds like dogs, cats, rabbits, turkeys, and ducks into their campus and has become the first Animal Friendly Educational Institute in the world. Today, he actively conducts awareness sessions and encourages people at schools and colleges about animal care and welfare, while also taking care of his NGO and shelter home, providing medical assistance to injured animals and rescuing animals from pathetic conditions. So far, he has rescued over 500+ animals and rehabilitated around 3000+ animals.

Zabi observed how pets are often abandoned due to old age or diseases. 50 volunteers from his college have joined him in the mission to aid such animals covering over 86 colleges and universities to explain about animal rights.

He is in the process of building an animal sanctuary in Hyderabad on a 12 acre land that was donated, but since the building expenses are sky rocketing, funds and resources are still a big issue. We only hope that this kind deed will be supported as much as possible!

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Invictus

(An initiative taken through AIESEC for Balakalakaar (child artist) Invictus is a group of young volunteers, headed by their President Akhil Agarwal, working under the banner of AIESEC which is a youth organization that works towards sustainable development goals of underprivileged children. The group consists of 7 members-Vidya, Puneeth, Zairik, Inthesar, Rohini, Sohaeb and Akhil.

for the day. This year, they were able to impact around 500 children from various NGOs and government schools from ages 6-12. They also included a bunch of students from a school for the deaf and dumb. It is definitely not an easy job for these volunteers as resources and sponsors are a major concern for these non profit events, but the smile on the faces of the children and their excitement in partaking in the event is what makes it all worth it!

Kudos to them!

For the last 13 years, they have been conducting an event called Balakalakaar, which is an attempt to bring out the artist inside every child. Majorly focusing on underprivileged children, this initiative strives to provide a platform to children and hone their abilities with regard to painting and drawing. Talents are a big part of child development and the annual workshops conducted by these volunteers has been going on since 2005. The first workshop was run for around 150 children living on the streets at one NGO called Don Bosco Navajeevan. Today, with the help of over 20 NGOs, they have served over 3000 children.

The main aims of the workshop are to work towards an environment that functions to improve the quality of life for underprivileged children in the twin cities. These young volunteers have taken it upon themselves to do their part in helping the children discover their hidden talents and hone their artistic abilities which include singing, dancing, dramatisation and painting. They get together a group of lesser privileged children and give them a platform to paint for a day, to unleash the artist in them. They provide them with stationery, refreshments and lunch TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2018 45

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Siddharth Bendi

(Singer/songwriter/founder of TBWM) A musician by profession and a wonderful human by heart, here is a 19 year old, as ordinary as a teenager, yet extraordinary in his ways.

He is the youngest singer/songwriter from Hyderabad who has released an all original EP and also runs an NGO by the name- The Beautiful World Movement, whose main theme is “Spread Love Through Music” It was immediately after he completed 12th standard that he realised quickly where his interests lay. He wanted to pursue music passionately. He was majorly inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson, Ellen and Oprah, his icon being Ed Sheeran. It was during the months of January to April 2016, when the whole idea about his NGO came into formation. He was only 17 then, it happened very suddenly, and he had no vision about the organization initially, but he really did want to make a difference to people, especially through his music. He, along with a group of his friends began this movement to contribute to the society in their own small way. They spread the word to many others who encouraged the organization and helped in its rapid growth.

The organization worked towards raising funds for educational and animal welfare for

Mushir Khan

(Founder of Freedom Again Foundation) Mushir Khan is a young and energetic pharmacy student wanting to make a difference by giving back to the society. He was always considerate towards the under-privileged and wanted to help them to the best of his abilities. To start with, he was more inclined towards the slums and poor people, visiting a lot of “under the poverty line” areas in Hyderabad and working towards understanding the needs and necessities of the people there. It was a few years ago when he, along with a few friends of his, randomly decided to distribute chips, biscuits and chocolate to Kachiguda Government School. But what he didn’t realize was the happiness and content he felt when he saw the happiness emanate through the faces of the kids. It was priceless! Today, a few years later, with the help of social media and the generous society, he is able to help many people through various charitable events and undertakings. Earlier, not being satisfied enough with these minimum efforts, he wanted to find out ways to create sustainability and financial freedom amongst individuals and families.

Being a student, he was aware of all the opportunities around him, he was able to understand that lack of basic education resulted in lack of awareness and acceptance of poverty as “fate” by individuals and families. Thus, he formed a Core Team to support different verticals and Freedom Again Foundation was born.

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the underprivileged children and abused animals.

As their organization grew, many people came forward to volunteer and conduct fundraisers for the organization and its activities.

They have a registered Summer Course which began in May 2017 for students of all ages. He visits various orphanages and conducts welfare work and also performs for the children. The NGO has a mental health centre which has benefitted a lot of young people. Sidharth feels that TBWM inspires people to have a direction in life. He believes that it is the volunteers that make his organization what it is. The unconditional support of each and everyone who has come forward and actively participated in giving back to the society is what contributes to the immense and quick growth of his organization.

He is grateful for the help and finds the process extremely healing for himself more than others. A group of 30-40 permanent volunteers cater to one orphanage per Sunday where he also performs. He wants to provide a platform to all the artists who don’t have the right direction or assistance in life and uses what he’s good at to change the world. From open mic sessions to fundraisers, he hopes to bring together people from all walks of life and wishes to make some impact in the society!

project. In March 2015, they provided air coolers in government schools for the hearing impaired. They helped raise Rs. 50000 for a girl’s surgery when her family wasn’t able to afford the expenses.

They adopted Kachiguda School and now assist them with enhancing their classroom conditions and school functioning. They’ve distributed blankets, food and various necessities to their poor and unprivileged throughout the city, organized free health camps, fed the homeless and and have undertaken many such initiatives to enhance the life conditions of those in need.

When asked about the challenges faced by FAF, Mushir says that funding and resources are always the biggest issue faced and they do not have a sponsor till date, but by God’s grace, he is able to overcome all the hurdles and is able to provide whenever needed, sometimes going above and beyond his capacity and utlising his own money, because he thinks it is his moral responsibility to fulfil the wishes of the children who wait in the hopes of a good life.

A true inspiration!

The Pet Cafe

FEATURE

The Pet Cafe is an initiative launched by Deven Baheti and Shruti Darak - two animal lovers who wanted to start Hyderabad’s first indoor Pet Cafe that is also Human-Friendly. A cosy space nestled in the luxurious laps of Banjara Hills, The Pet Cafe houses rescued pets, and welcomes all furry friends, with open arms - along with their ‘Hoomans’. The place serves delectable vegetarian food from Sandwiches, Burgers, Nachos and Fries for humans to Pupcakes, Doggy Bowls and Sausages for your furry buddies.

Our experience

The day we visited the Pet Cafe, they had a Raksha Bhandhan event happening which is something different from how we usually celebrate. It was quite simple, they gave out cute rakhis to the pet owners and they had to tie it to their beloved pet.

How cute is that? The atmosphere was so fun and loving that it became “THE PARADISE” for both humans and the animals. The dogs and cats running around, making friends and socializing was something we enjoyed the most. Though it was an indoor cafe we did not feel claustrophobic at all. They also had books and a few games that could entertain you while your pet is busy socializing and having fun.

The cats had a separate room because you know ‘they are cats’.

The dog side was loud, energizing whereas the cats’ side was calm, peaceful and cuddly.

We tried out the Nuggets; Cheese Maggie, Cup Cakes, Chai, Garlic Bread and trust me everything was so yummy and pocket-friendly (price=quantity=quality). The pet food seemed equally delicious and all the pets lapped it up with little to no fuss.

Deven, his family and Shruti take care of this place and they are one of the sweetest people I’ve met. They literally interacted with everybody and made everybody comfortable, even the animals. The food service was quick and served right, the place was well maintained and hygienic for everyone.

Events at TPC 1.

India’s first ever Rakhi event for pets. A fundraising initiative by The Pet Cafe and Oye Happy. Dogs are family. For those who agreed, we organised a unique event at The Pet Cafe, Banjara Hills, to celebrate the bond between dogs and humans. Pet lovers from across the city got their dogs and participated in the Rakhi celebration. Special dog rakhis were designed especially for paws and were shared with pet owners free of cost. Treats in the form of vegan pupcakes and cookies were baked for the 4-legged siblings too.

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Petflix & Chill - We host Petflix and Chill sessions for pet and pet owners who would like to come and chill while watching petfriendly movies. Snacks and beverages are covered.

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Day Care Centre services are also provided where owners can leave their furry babies while they’re working/travelling. Full care shall be taken of the dogs - from grooming to exciting activities.

After our wonderful experience at The Pet Cafe, I suggest all of you to visit the palace whether you have a pet or not. This place is really cheerful and somewhat like therapy. We think you could call this place Facebook for animals. So, what are you waiting for?

Instagram Handle: thepetcafehyd Address: plot number 46, 1st Floor, Above Allvet Pet Clinic, Road Number 2, Sagar Society, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Ph: 082975 85352

- By Viinuthna Malla

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Teachers OUR REAL HEROES

A teacher takes a hand, opens the mind and touches the heart, on this occasion we speak to the teachers in the city who love what they do.

Arti Mishra

Teacher at St. Ann’s High School Tell us something about yourself?

I am a teacher/educator in St. Ann’s high school.

How did teaching become your passion?

Teaching has been my passion since I was very young, but I got a chance to teach only after my own children grew up. Both my daughters studied in St. Ann’s and seeing them study convinced me to become a teacher as well.

How many years of experience do you have in teaching?

I now have over 14 years of experience. I started my career from the primary school and was promoted to teach the middle sections. This is one of my fondest memories through my career. As it’s not often you see teachers getting promotions. I felt I did well and all my hard work paid off.

How do you feel when children look up to you as a teacher?

It feels amazing when I meet students who were little children come up to me and say I had taught them. It’s very rewarding.

How important is it for children to have good teachers for a good foundation?

A teacher has to play a number of roles due to the many number of students in the class. Each child is different and unique and requires time and attention. When my students shower love on me even many years later, I feel I did something right.

How have things changed over the years with teaching?

With children spending more time at school than at home with their families, it becomes even more important for teachers to be empathetic. A teacher has to be a mother, friend and counsellor as and when the situation demands. She/he also has to be a strict, a hard-task master whenever needed as it is the life and career of a student at stake.

Do you think technology can replace teaching at schools?

Technology has played an amazing role in teaching. Children are now better informed with a lot more resources at their disposal that will help with their understanding. With interactive videos and texts available online, the students are able to study and prepare better for life.

Tell us something about yourself?

I have done English Literature from Madras University and B.ED from Osmania University. I am a quick learner. I possess good communication & inter-personal skills. I love travelling, cooking & gardening.

Sakshi Rawlani

How did teaching become your passion?

Teaching was always my passion, I was inspired by my teachers in high school.

replace knowledge and experience that comes from a teacher.

How many years of experience do you have in teaching?

I have over a decade of experience in teaching.

How do you feel when children look upto you as a teacher?

I have a great responsibility to meet the expectations and to be a role model.

How important is it for children to have good teachers for a good foundation?

A teacher alone cannot necessarily teach the necessary skills & values.

Parents are the first teachers. Parents and teachers are equally important in shaping up the students. Teachers should have an extra edge to mentor the students.

Do you think technology can replace teaching at schools?

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Teacher at Sadhu Vaswani International School

What is your take on schools new teaching methods to keep themselves updated?

New teaching methods are very essential to maximise a student’s learning and thinking so that they can practically apply the skills in real life.

How has the journey been so far?

It has been a remarkable journey. Every year we encounter new students and become a part of their lives. We do our best to support, encourage, and inspire the students to succeed in achieving their goals.

One thing you love being about a teacher?

I love sharing my knowledge with the students. That is the best part about being a teacher!

Sunita Singh

Teacher at Pallavi Model High School

Tell us something about yourself?

Calm dedicated and an energetic individual mixed with immense versatility How did teaching become your passion?

Teaching young minds in order to transform their future has always been my passion How many years of experience do you have in teaching?

20 beautiful years and counting How do you feel when children look up to you as a teacher?

I feel a lot of responsibility on my shoulders to teach them the right things the right way How important is it for children to have good teachers for a good foundation?

Children spend 6-8 hours of their valuable time with us. We see a reflection of our teachings in them. It goes without saying that a major part of the child’s future is a mix of what their parents and teachers teach. So it’s highly important we have efficient teachers.

How have things changed over the years with teaching?

Tell us something about yourself?

I’m a teacher since 21 years and have done my Masters in Sanskrit and Hindi. I always had a passion for teaching since childhood.

How did teaching become your passion?

As I child I admired teachers who taught me. My mom used to teach me everything I studied and I used to play these teaching games of correcting books and giving marks to someone. It always excited me.

How many years of experience do you have in teaching?

I have 21 years of teaching experience and I’mHOD of Hindi in DRS InternationalSchool.

How do you feel when children look upto you as a teacher?

A teacher is always the student’s second parent! I’ve taught kids from the 5th standard till the 12th. I sense their way oflearning and understanding things and help them to do better. I connect with them like they’re my own kids.

How important is it for children to have good teachers for a good foundation?

Teaching is all about making students learn. Good teachers understand students well and help them learn content which is helpful for them and improve their personalities for their future benefits! Knowledge is king and helping students learn that is important.

How have things changed over the years with teaching?

It’s become a routine now. I maintain my professional and personal life well. School is my other family where I spend most of my time. I connect well with my kids even more after teaching kids of all ages. I understand their psychology better and that’s the reason my own kids are so close to me now.

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We don’t follow the typical textbook format anymore. It’s much more than that these days. More practical forms of teaching have been introduced in order to make children understand concepts better. We also focus on teaching children important values that one must always uphold.

Do you think technology can replace teaching at schools?

Technology has now become a boon more than a bane.

It makes a child more interested in lessons. Ofcourse we shouldn’t forget to keep in mind that old methods of teaching should continue as well. A mix of both will always be healthy What is your take on schools new teaching methods to keep themselves updated?

One of the things that I love about the new age technology is its interesting methods to imbibe knowledge in students.

So it’s quite interesting I must say.

How has the journey been so far?

This is a journey I want to live for as long as I can?

One thing you love being about a teacher?

It’s hard to express it in words. Imagine! Hundreds of students look upto me in every batch that I teach. The satisfaction I get in my workplace is irreplaceable. I look forward to teaching everyday.

Suniti Misra

Teacher at DRS internation high school

Do you think technology can replace teaching at schools?

Well, technology is changing rapidly. Our schools are already moving from books to laptops where exams are also computerised but one can’t complain as we are moving along with the world. During my time, I never thought I would become so tech-savvy but I am now and it’s helping me too!

What is your take on schools new teaching methods to keep themselves updated?

We have to be in terms with the new syllabus and teaching methods. DRS follows the CBSE board and International Baccalaureate. IB has an international standard base which is one of toughest courses in the world. It has more practical than theory but they make you do thesis and theories also.Most importantly, there is psychology which a constant learning during all the years of education. Schools have to apply the knowledge on those course and help kids mould into better individuals. It’s more CAS - creativity, action and service.

How has the journey been by far?

The journey has been tremendous. I’m the Head of the Department with a great team by my side and wonderful teachers. It’s been a great journey.

One thing you love being about a teacher?

Connecting with my children. They’re family to me. It’s the love and respect I get from them that drives me to go to school every day and teach them to be better.

- By Ishna Rawlani

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Festival That Unites Us! Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10 day Hindu celebration of the elephant-headed Lord Ganesha’s birthday.

He is the more youthful child of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha is known by 108 distinct names. He is regarded toward the beginning of customs as he’s viewed as the Divine force of beginnings. He’s generally and alluded to as Ganapati or Vinayaka.

Hyderabad, the city of Nawabs, is outstanding amongst other spots to see Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in India. While Maharashtra might be known for initiating the celebration and making it prevalent, Hyderabad absolutely does not disappoint in the size of its Ganesh Utsav merriments.

The Ganesh Pandals in Hyderabad are of the biggest in the whole nation, each and every year.

The spectacle and grandeur you find in this city are not as much as what you can witness in, say, Mumbai or Pune. This year, you would already be able to sense the celebratory state of mind in various parts of the city. Khairatabad is known for its attractive pandals 63rd Khairatabad Pandal will include the tallest Ganesh idol in the city.

A mind-blowing 57 feet idol was designed by 120 individuals from Machilipatnam and Adilabad.

The Ganesha’s idol is 40 tons, and it took 3 months to be assembled. For 2017, the Khairatabad Ganesh will get the Sheshnaag, the 14-headed snake god. The laddoo will be highlighted on the idol which is intended to be as photorealistic as the original laddoo of Tapeswaram. In Hindu sacred writing, Lord Ganesh is popular for his affection for desserts, particularly laddoos. The Modak is a dumpling-like sweet in Maharashtra that is closely connected with the folklore of Ganesh.

The Khairatabad Pandal is visited and worshipped by people from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra throughout the 11 days. It has been a fixture in Hyderabad for each Ganesh Chaturthi since 1954, yet the coordinators might consider shortening the idol from this year onwards. In any case, families and devotees will, be seen gushing into Khairatabad and different pandals all over Hyderabad. In spite of the confusion, traffic jams and heavy security, devotees come to take the blessings from Lord Ganesha.

Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Hyderabad has a major trend which is the use of eco-friendly clay idols rather than the regular PoP idols. Everybody has gradually started using and prefers these eco-friendly clay models due to the increasing awareness in the society because the plastic Ganesha idols that are immersed in the water bodies are harmful and affect the living creatures in the water. The state government has formally asked natives to opt for environmental friendly clay and is likewise conveying that mud idols push forward the Green Ganesha movement. Fake lakes have been set up for the Ganpati Visarjan 11 days later; keeping in mind the end goal is to decrease the effect of mass immersions at Husain Sagar Lake.

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FEATURE Chakrvarthi, Student Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha — the elephant headed God. He is the elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Ganesha is known by different names and he is popularly known as Ganapathi and Vinayaka. He is worshipped at the start of any rituals and ceremonies as he is considered the God of Beginnings. Ganesh Chaturthi festival begins on Shukla Chathurthi which is the fourth day of the waxing moon period and ends on the 14th day of the moon period in the month of Bhadrapada (Aug-Sep).

This year it falls on September 13, 2018.

Neha Jain, Model It’s easy and not that difficult for the puja arrangements. I’ve been bringing Ganesh idol to my home since three years now. All we do is decorate the house and a particular place where we establish the idol. Make delicious food items. And, do aarti twice a day. But, before that, make sure that you have everything you need for Ganesh Chaturthi puja. You can even check out some items online and buy them at affordable prices. In the end, for me, it is all about enjoyment and nothing else.

Mauritius

Ganeshotsav is being celebrated in Mauritius since 1982 by a group of Hindu people which comprises 52% of the aggregate population on this island. Actually the main day of this celebration is an open occasion in Mauritius. In spite of the fact that it’s not on a huge scale, the celebration is conducted in regional temples or individual homes. It is wonderful to commend this celebration as the Ganesh icons that are made out of mud are built up at the temples and homes. Couples visit the temple, offer aarti and perform traditional dance.

United Kingdom

Hounslow, the principle town in London also welcomes Lord Ganesha on a large scale. More than 5000 people show up every year for the celebration of this festival. The idol is placed at the Laxmi Narayan Temple followed by a grand aarti, with traditional food, dance and fancy dress competition throughout the days. It ends with a procession to Ham, where the idol is immersed in the Thames followed by 4000 devotees, police protection and 50 volunteers ensure people’s safety.

Ganesh Chaturthi is best celebrated with the soul of eagerness for the preeminent God of intelligence, fortune, success and remover of all obstacles. Regardless of where you are the spirit of devotion for Lord Ganesha is intact with every Indian.

Canada

Toronto, the capital of Canada has numerous Indians that get the Ganesh icon from their individual homes in India. Indeed, even with

constrained assets they make it amazing by meeting up, singing aarti and offering prasad. Despite everything they follow the Indian culture through this celebration.

USA

With a substantial Indian population living in the US, the celebration is conducted on a huge scale. They import symbols from Mumbai and the festivals proceed till the eleventh day. The celebration draws in more than 10,000 guests in the states. The huge puja highlights aarti, music and dance in the social environment.

- By Viinuthna Malla

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History of

FILMS

While the experience of watching motion pictures on cell phones may appear to be an uncommon takeoff from the common idea of watching films today, in some ways the small-format, single-viewer display is a return to film’s early roots. In 1891, Thomas Edison, together with William Dickson, turned out with what they called the kinetoscope, a gadget that would become the ancestor to the movie projector. The kinetoscope was a cabinet with a window through which individual viewers could experience the illusion of a moving image (British Movie Classics). A perforated celluloid film strip with a sequence of pictures on it was quickly spooled between the light and a focal point, making the illusion of movement. The viewers could see in the kinetoscope, caught events and performances that had been arranged at Edison’s film studio in East Orange, New Jersey, particularly for the Edison kinetograph: exhibitions, dancing ladies, cockfights, fights, and even a tooth extraction by a dental specialist.

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Believeing that viewers would get exhausted watching scenes that they could simply see on an easygoing stroll around the city, Louis Lumière asserted that the silver screen was “an invention without a future,” however an interest for movies developed at such a fast rate, to the point that soon delegates of the Lumière organization were going all through Europe and the world, demonstrating half-hour screenings of the organization’s movies. While film at first rivalled other prevalent types of entertainment-circus, vaudeville acts, theatre troupes, magic

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is maybe why the earlier films reported occasions in a brief yet didn’t recount stories. Amid this “novelty period” of silver screen, crowds were more intrigued by the wonder of the film projector itself, so vaudeville halls promoted the sort of projector they were utilizing.

Filmmakers had only ever created single-shot films that lasted a minute or less, Méliès began joining these short films together to create stories. His 30-scene Trip to the Moon (1902), a film based on a Jules Verne novel, may have been the most widely seen production in cinema’s first decade. However, Méliès never developed his technique beyond treating the narrative film as a staged theatrical performance; his camera, representing the vantage point of an audience facing a stage, never moved during the filming of a scene. In 1912, Méliès released his last commercially successful production, The Conquest of the Pole, and from then on, he lost audiences to filmmakers who were experimenting with more sophisticated techniques.

shows, and numerous others—in the long run it would supplant these different amusements as the primary business attraction. Within a time of the Lumières’ first commercial screening, contending film organizations were putting forth moving-picture acts in music halls and vaudeville theatres all around Great Britain. In the United States, the Edison Company, acquired the rights to an enhanced projector that they called the Vitascope, held their first film screening in April 1896 at Koster and Bial’s Music hall in Herald Square, New York City.

Film’s significant effect on its early viewers is hard to envision today inundated as many are by video images. However, the sheer volume of reports about the early audience’s disbelief, delight, and even fear at what they were seeing suggests that viewing a film was an overwhelming experience for many. Observers panted at the realistic details of interest in movies, for example, Robert Paul’s Rough Ocean at Dover, and now and again individuals’ terrified attempt to escape the theatre during films in which trains or anything moving sped toward the group of viewers. Indeed, even people’s general impression of films as a medium was significantly unique in relation to the contemporary understanding; the moving picture was a change upon the photo—a medium with which viewers were at that point well-versed—and this

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India’s First Talkie Film - March 14, 1931 was a historic day for Indian cinema. Ardeshir Irani of Imperial Movietone released Alam Ara, the first full-length Indian talkie film at the Majestic cinema in Bombay.

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First Color Film Made in India - The trend of colour films began very late in India. Kisan Kanya was a 1937 Hindi feature film which was directed by Moti B. Gidvani and produced by Ardeshir Irani of Imperial Pictures.

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First Indian to Get an Oscar - Bhanu Athaiya was the First Indian to Get an Oscar. She won the award for the Best Costume Designer for Richard Attenborough’s film Gandhi in 1982. Bhanu Athaiya has been associated with the Hindi Film Industry for more than 50 years.

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Film with Most Number of Songs - Indra Sabha with 71 songs is the film with most number of songs. The film was made in 1932 by Madan Theatres and the director of the film was J.J. Madan.

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Longest Running Indian Film in Cinemas - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has become a milestone, which is yet to be achieved by anyone even after a decade. It has completed 700 weeks of undeterred run at Mumbai’s Minnerva theatre a couple of years back.

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Sushma Reddy is a life science graduate from Osmania University and a certified fitness nutrition coach from ACE (American Council on Exercise She’s been working with F45 (functional fitness studio) for the last 3years. She has always loved the idea of working out and eating healthy nutritious food and has been passionate about helping people since her childhood. She did her groundwork to get into the fitness industry and she worked her way through it and it’s been 4 years and now there’s no going back.

What motivates you the most for being fit?

“YOUR BODY IS THE BEST PROJECT YOU WILL EVER WORK ON” I live by this quote and I believe in the concept of SELF-LOVE and taking care of oneself is very essential to living a healthy, stress-free life. A workout is like a stress buster for me and keeps me calm, focused and energetic. I want to set an example for the women out there and motivate them to get fit and be strong both physically and mentally to survive in today’s world and this is something which has always driven me and motivated me to be fit.

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How does a functional training help a person to lose weight or to be fit?

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING is much more efficient than conventional gym workouts as it involves multi-joint and multiplanar movements derived from everyday life. Functional training is not only known for an efficient weight loss but also helps you strengthen your joints and perform your everyday life activities much more efficiently. Functional training performed with HIIT (high-intensity interval training) pattern is the best-known way to get fit and lean. Functional training puts your body in EPOC MODE (excessive post oxygen consumption) which means the calorie burn goes on for the next 36-48 hours of your training. Functional resistance training which involves multiple muscle groups during movements triggers all those small muscle groups and fibres and helps you attain that lean and fit physique you always dreamt of.

FITNESS What routine would you suggest one should follow now days in terms of diet and exercise?

Nowadays 90 percent of the population is leading a sedentary life because of their profession and lifestyle. I would suggest 30 minutes of physical activity every day whether it be running, yoga, or even playing a sport would do. I live by 80/20 rule when it comes to the diet where you choose 80 percent of your daily calories from clean sources like whole grains, lean meat, seasonal fruits, vegetables and healthy fats, remaining 20 percent to enjoy your cravings (portion size is the key).

Your body is just like your car or bike, you give them right kind of fuel they last longer. Give your body healthy fresh food to lead a healthy and a happy life.

There are numerous supplements in the market, an Individual is confused whether to take them or not with so many suggestions they acquire. What’s your take on it?

In the fitness industry, everyone has a different take on supplements. According to me eating fresh and home-cooked meals are something which I strongly believe in which I suggest my clients too. End of the day it’s not about having six pack abs it’s all about having a healthy body. Supplements are not something you can depend on your entire life. When someone is suggesting some supplement instead of blindly using it please read about it and get some information online because no one understands your body better than you do and you should always listen to your body.

What’s the new craze for intermittent fasting? Do you endorse it?

INTERMITTENT FASTING is an eating pattern rather than a diet. You fast for a certain period of time (14-16 hours) and reduce your eating period (6-8hours). Research has shown that intermittent fasting triggers fat loss and lean muscle growth (due to the increased levels of HGH and decreased insulin hormone making stored body fat more accessible). I do suggest intermittent fasting for individuals who have hit a plateau in their weight loss journey or for a healthy fat loss and some lean gains.

Any tips you would like to give to our readers?

Fitness and healthy eating is something which should make you happy and it’s not a punishment for your body. Be flexible about your methods and don’t starve your body to lose weight which is going to make things worse.

7-8 hours of sleep, clean eating, functional training will give you a lean and fit body.

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Picturesque Pondicherry Pondicherry is by far the most photogenic city in the south, it has beauty in every corner- be it buildings, beaches, art filled cafes or food on your plate. Everything is worth capturing. For long, Pondicherry has been known for its French influence and people go there to experience a fair share of French culture. It does indeed have a major influence from buildings to schools, culture to food so much that a complete quarter is named after it, but what many miss is the Tamil influence in the city which is as mention worthy as the French in the city.

The city is divided in major quarters but the main ones are the French and Tamil quarters, which cover most of the tourist places worth visiting. Auroville is another major attraction, that most find themselves attracted to in Pondicherry apart from the famous rock beach and paradise beach.

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Stay: Maison Perumal Maison Perumal is a 130-year-old family mansion dating back to French colonial times in Pondicherry. The heritage property expresses an architectural character that integrates the vernacular with the colonial in a novel and striking manner. It took them over a year to restore the building and refurbish it with a studied attention to detail that its former owners would have been proud of. Tamil Nadu’s social culture of the times informed its design aesthetic to a great extent. This noticeable ‘less-ismore’ philosophy gets reflected in Maison Perumal’s minimalistic interiors that are adorned with a spare style, yet pay much attention to detail.

Stained glass offsets the familiar local white plaster in a telling example of creating a distinct identity. It is how Maison Perumal celebrates its special heritage.

The lungi clad men welcome you and are at your service. Lemongrass aroma fills your senses subtly throughout your stay, while you wouldn’t want to let go off the jasmine garland they welcome you with along with a fresh lime and ginger drink. The property has 10 rooms and has a very intimate vibe that helps them serve their guests in the best way possible.

All the members of the staff are warm and well aware to guide you, be it about the food or local recommendations. The architectural character is deeply rooted in Tamil culture, with a whiff of French colonial influences.

It’s in the details that the property steals your heart, though minimalistic in décor the details get your attention like no other. The stained-glass balconies at the hotel offset the familiar white plaster of local houses to create a distinct identity while the period furniture at Maison Perumal symbolizes a simplicity and elegance that was characteristic of prosperous Tamil households of yore. Again, in deference to tradition and their own obsession for the novel, the rooms at Maison Perumal are fitted with the famous ‘Dindigul’ locks & keys, reputed for their antique and intricate designs.

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Rooms: To be a guest in a gracious Tamil home was once an honoring experience of a very high kind. In those traditional times, a guest was perceived as a member of the household and treated indulgently.

It is this special experience that CGH has successfully recreated at Maison Perumal. They make you feel welcome and treat you like family. Staying here you can experience a simple and relaxed way of life that echoes the elegant guest traditions of Tamil Nadu with a gentle French accent, which together make for a truly ennobling experience.

Food: At Maison Perumal, as in all CGH Earth properties, locally grown produce - from yams to okra and drumsticks - is given pride of place on their tables.

They offer unique culinary preparations from the best of local produce, hence assuring the best in quality and taste. Even a plate of exotic pasta gets a carefully crafted local makeover with tiny prawns, fish, chilies, garlic and the chef’s unique mix of local spices. We would definitely recommend you to try their Vazhapoo Vadai which is a banana flower patty, Era Podi Thooval is tossed lentil prawn which is full of flavors and in chicken try their KozhiIdicha Masala which is cooked in crushed spices and masala, Go traditional with desserts and try their wonderful payasam.

Curated experiences- CGH properties are all about experiential stays, they make your visit worth your effort not only by hosting at their mesmerizing properties but also by organizing experiences that gives you a peak into the city and its culture in the most personal way possible. They offer options like heritage walks, cooking with chef, a tour to Auroville, Kolma Art and our favorite pedal through time, a rickshaw ride through the by-lanes of the historic town. The lively nature of this colonial town makes for an experience of a lifetime; so, make sure you hire a rickshaw or rent a bicycle for a leisurely amble across the town of Pondicherry. This again can be organized by the hotel on request, and we recommend you do it on your first day, the whole tour will take minimum one hour, the rest depends on how long you end up taking pictures at each place. This way you will have ample of time to explore more on rest of the days and pick favorites if you want to revisit a place leisurely later.

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TRAVEL Must visit places Les Alizes It is a splendid rooftop restaurant in Palais de Mahe Hotel, yet another CGH property.

Its stand out with its yellow and white walls and is one luxurious option to stay when in Pondicherry. However, if you don’t stay here don’t miss an opportunity to have a meal at their fine dine restaurant – Les Alizes. They are known to serve some of the best seafood in town, keeping it fresh and appetizing. Overlooking the pool, the place also serves some interesting cocktails. You should try their Mushroom and Spinach crepe, served with chickpea salad, Blueline at the Promenade.

You can sit indoors and dine or enjoy alfresco seating that comes with a view of the good old light house and sound of the waves that set the mood while your meal arrives. The place has a coastal ambience and serves some of the best French food in town. You can indulge in variety of buffet or order ala carte. Since you’re in a part of Hidesign Hotel, you can be assured that the level of high quality associated with the brand can be experienced at this hotel. Promenade overlooks the Bay of Bengal and serves Indian, Oriental and Continental food as lavish buffets or a la carte. We recommend the Double Baked Three Cheese Souffle, which is fluffy savory with flavorful yet subtle notes of cheesy goodness, the Bouillabaisse with Rouille Sauce is a classic Provençal fish stew/soup packed full of the flavours of the sea in broth of leeks, onions, tomatoes, celery and potatoes. Served with the classic rouille sauce on toast, made with olive oil with breadcrumbs, garlic, saffron and cayenne pepper. Don’t forget the Sole Meuniere, fillet of Sole fish pan fried in butter and served with a brown butter lemon parsley sauce, that will delight any seafood lover. For dessert the heavenly caramelized apple tart, had our heart and you have to try it yourself, as no amount of words can do justice to it.

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Le Dupleix The beautiful property is one of the luxurious options to stay or dine in.

The dishes on menu are a fusion goodness that will fill your soul with flavors of good food, best known for their seafood. The place is filled with old fixtures, many that remain from the time this property was a mayor’s house, decades ago, that will take your heart away while you wait for your food. We would recommend you try the Rasam Aux Crevettes, prawn soup with a local touch. Bacon wrapped prawns and Corn Flakes Coated Mushrooms are crispy appetizers with juicy filling perfectly accompanied with mint coolers. For mains, opt for the Pan Grilled Red Snapper, that comes with tangy lemon butter sauce and Tian of Mediterranean Vegetables, a layered delight for vegetarians. End it on a sweet note with a huge cup of Tiramisu, which is as classic as it can get.

TRAVEL Bread and Chocolate Brain child of baker Daniel Trulson and Maison & co, Bread & Chocolate is a cozy cafe in Auroville. All items on their menu are organic, prepared with exquisite perfection and fresh ingredients. It is mostly suggested for a great start of the day, with breakfast of course. The food is healthy yet full of flavors.

From freshly baked bread, tarts, pies, smoothies, cookies, healthy breakfast bowls to take away chocolate bars and nibbles by Maison & co, this place is any foodie’s delight. Their croissants are huge and flaky, a must try apart from their other bakes. We recommend you try the Board, that is an assorted platter and gives you a taste of all good things on the menu. They have the crustiest bread, the best we have ever had so far. On the way to Auroville its best suggested to visit any day except Tuesday when its shut.

Blueline at the Promenade You can sit indoors and dine or enjoy alfresco seating that comes with a view of good old light house and sound of the waves that set the mood while your meal arrives. The place has a coastal ambience and serves some of the best French food in town. You can indulge in variety of buffet or order ala carte. Part ofHidesign Hotel you can be assured that the level of high quality associated with the brand can be experienced at this hotel. Promenade overlooks the Bay of Bengal and serves Indian, Oriental and Continental food as lavish buffets or a la carte. We recommend the Double Baked Three Cheese Souffle, which is fluffy savory with flavorful yet subtle notes of cheesy goodness, the Bouillabaisse with Rouille Sauce is a classic Provençal fish stew/soup packed full of the flavours of the sea in broth of leeks, onions, tomatoes, celery and potatoes.

Served with the classic rouille sauce on toast, made with olive oil with breadcrumbs, garlic, saffron and cayenne pepper. Don’t forget the Sole Meuniere, fillet of Sole fish pan fried in butter and served with a brown butter lemon parsley sauce, that will delight any seafood lover. For dessert the heavenlycaramelized apple tart, that had our heart and you have to try ityourself, as no amount of words can do justice to it.

Coromandel café This cafe is so beautifully made, with both al-fresco and indoor seating giving completely diffrent vibe, while the outdoor is rose pink, full of greenery and comfortable seating with plan printed cushions giving you a tropical vibe.

The indoors are so artistically done it can give a beautiful jaipur cafe a competition. The food curated by fantastic Chef Jay is just incredible, the variety is endless and food is a perfect combination of fresh ingredients and spectacular plating. You must try their Hot pink Benedict with pondi smoked sailfish, a perfect start to your meal, Posh n’ Pink tagliatelle with Goat cheese, caramelised onion, purple cabbage, sprouts & alfredo sauce is one of their most Instagramable dishes and their Fettuccini brown butter mushrooms with cauliflower two ways, parmesan, toasted nuts and chilli is a party in the mouth. They also have daily special so don’t miss out to ask on that, we tried the fish with green mango salsa, bombay potatoes, white wine and butter sauce. This place and people is filled with a very welcoming vibe and I bet you wint stop clicking pictures.

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Travel Diaries Travel Bloggers Special

It’s World Tourism Day on the September 27 and there is no better way to understand more about the significance of travel than by taking you through the work of the best travel bloggers in the city- their photo diaries, exotic places and also some dos and don’ts. They share their exclusive personal journey with us and also some very picturesque shots.

They are so prompt and good with what they do and are here to make you book your tickets right now!

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am visiting; that’s how I try to be different.

Luxury is my core aspect, but for me luxury is not a brand, it can be- luxury of time, hospitality, food or even nature. It is a very personal taste/opinion on luxury and that is what I like to share with my readers, hoping it will help like minded people and make their travel planning easier.

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One of the many things I love about India is that there is so much to see that I can’t get enough of it. With excitement in my heart, I decided to travel to Kashmir earlier this year. I remember visiting it as a teenager and things haven’t changed much since then. While the situation is still tense, the people in Kashmir are warm and welcome travelers with open arms. Famous for its natural beauty, Kashmir is a land of temperate climate, meandering rivers, lofty waterfalls, deep blue lakes, alpine forests surrounded by flowering mountains and snow-capped meadows which makes a visit to this land a breathtaking experience.

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Pahalgam is by far my favorite part of Kashmir, even a week spent here is less. It is the countryside of India that is pure bliss, blessed with best of landscapes, trekking options, horse riding, bonfire nights, breakfast by the river and adventure sports. There is something for everyone. Kashmir touches your soul, heals you in ways nothing can.

Waking up to the crisp morning air sipping on fresh kahwa day and night and tasting the local Wazwan that has incredible dishes to savor, will linger in your memories forever, as nothing can bring the flavor of local food in any other part of the world.

The boat ride around Dal Lake, the morning climb to Shankaracharya temple, the picturesque road to Srinagar, gandola ride in Gulmarg, the clear sky full of brightest stars, there is so much to experience in Kashmir. The people are very warm and hospitable and treated us like family wherever we went. Their hospitality only made us want to go back for more!

Travelling comes to me as natural as breathing, yet never ceases to fascinate me.

I started blogging almost four years ago as a lifestyle blogger, and still going strong on my passion. Food and travel have always been my core, my blogs majorly focus on properties i stay, with snippets of the city i

turmoil part of the country. Kashmir makes you live a life in a wallpaper, that most of us only see on our desktop and yet no picture can ever do justice to its beauty. It truly is ‘Heaven on Earth’ So, travel and find your peace, don’t just visit, live in those places, eat local, get to know about the culture and even if you are not a planner it’s good to refer to blogs and magazines that will give you a firsthand experience of food, tourist places and hotels, that will make your trip easier to plan.

Reading a blog doesn’t give you an itinerary but help you make an informed choice about the place you should be visiting.

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A fashion and Travel blogger by profession, she loves to get dressed and explore the world! She has been to so many places in India and her instagram speaks for how true she is to her roots, whether its her sense of impeccable style or her love for Indian food.

Sowmya is not just stylish, but adventurous too!

“A road trip in Karnataka. Seven days, five cities were the plan of mine. Karnataka welcomed me with lush green, tropical vegetation and an excellent climate. Cruising in the car through the state indeed turned out to be a fun holiday. I visited Bengaluru, Bandipur National Reserve, Mysore, Coorg

and Chikmagalur and If I have to pick a favourite amongst these, then I would choose Bengaluru and Coorg.

Bengaluru doesn’t have any world class sightseeing, but it has a young crowd, perfect weather, quaint cafes and graffiti walls. The city has many independent cafes. In the era of Starbucks and expensive coffee, I happened to visit the famous Indian Coffee House located in Church-Street. They are renowned for their coffee. The place has its own atmosphere with chipped paint walls and old style benches which draw your attention. Church Street reminded me a bit of Hauz Khas Village of Delhi.

Also, a must visit in the city is the Bangalore Palace, the palace is impressive at the very first look with amazing chandeliers, and majestic decor. Next is Cubbon Park, a vast green land amidst the urban jungle and I happened to visit the park on a Sunday morning which offered me the most fun part-

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bonding with doggies.

Next, the coffee growing district Kodagu offers deep valleys and misty villas. At every turn, you will find greenery lined up on both sides of the road while you drive through the city making you stop and admire the beauty of Coorg. Coorg has some tranquility in the atmosphere and no wonder it is attributed as Scotland of India. There are plenty of activities to do like nature walks, waterfalls, the famous ThalaKaveri ( origin of the river Kaveri) and also we got to witness Buddhist prayer in Namdrooling Monastery; the monastery is infused with Tibetan architecture and magnificent landscape.

Where to eat in Coorg? While returning from Thala Kaveri, you will find many food stalls along the road where you must stop to have a piping hot chai and Maggi, a great combination in monsoon. If you’re looking to have authentic South Indian food, then look nowhere else and head straight to Udupi restaurant. Also, get your hands on a freshly powdered coffee which you can find at every nook and corner of the hill station.

If given a chance I would love to revisit the state and explore much more”. she says.

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A regular traveller, Vishal loves sipping some wine and enjoying life where he goes, not as it comes. He surely makes an effort to travel often and explore food, adventures and cultures. This time he has a story to tell about the beautiful place of Bali. His food shots will make you drool and give you hunger pangs!

“From the volcanic hillsides to the sandy beaches, to that “eat, pray, love” experience – Bali is a tropical paradise that has so much to offer to every traveler. I just returned from a 10 days experience and realized there are some places that pull you in the right way – and Bali was one of those. The people, with their wide smiles and accommodating spirit welcomed me in a way that I haven’t experienced since my Bhutan trip. The rich culture could be found everywhere. Temples

occupy nearly every block. The landscape shifts flawlessly from tropical beaches to the lush jungle. And the food – with options from organic/vegan/gluten-free to traditional Balinese fare – is as diverse as my cravings.

I travelled to Bali with a group of friends and we packed in so much during our 10

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days, but could have easily stayed for months – There’s no doubt that I’ll be back to Bali someday and I hope that someday is soon.

wooden furnishings and earthenware. The experienced ended with a sit down lunch meal that we had prepared as part of the meal.

Here’s listing some of my favorite experiences from my trip: Surfing: The beautiful beaches around Kuta-Legian-Seminyak are blessed with the good waves that makes them a surfer’s paradise. I enrolled into the Rip Curl School to try and ride the waves.

From developing my first surfing moves to struggling to stand up – I enjoyed all of it!

KopiLuwak Coffee: It may sound a little strange, but Kopi Luwak is one of the most expensive and delectable coffees in the world with a retail price as high as $700 per Kilo. The main reason for the high price is the uncommon method of producing – Civet Poop. Though a bit skeptical at first, I was ultimately blown away by the intensive craft and art behind the usage of the poop that is required in its curation. The coffee in itself was smooth and had a very unique and earthy aroma to it.

Legian: Legian sandwiched between Kuta and Seminyak is the party capital of Bali. An entire strip lined with bars, night clubs, cheap restaurants, and other raunchy entertainment, Legian is not only good for a night out, but there is also plenty of opportunity for retail therapy.

Skygarden is where I’d frequent each evening.

Sunset in Uluwatu Temple: Perched 80 meters above sea level, the magnificent Uluwatu Temple stands on the towering cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean splendor.

Watching the sunset from here was extra spectacular Trek an Active Volcano: Mt Batur was the perfect adventure that I wanted on the trip.

Standing at 1700 meters above sea level, Mt Batur is one of the famous volcanoes in Bali.

The trek stared around 4am and reached in time for us to watch the spectacular sunrise over the crater and the mountain that was encircled by a stunning lake.

Horseback riding along the coastline: May not be the most classic activity, but I truly enjoyed everything about the horse riding in Bali. Galloping along the coastline, reveling in the sound of the roaring ocean, and trotting through the rice fields was a unique and fantastic experience

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling: The three tiny islands of Gilli offer a Bohemian vibe, laid back atmosphere and a good variety of dive sites.

I enrolled for a two day extensive dive course with PADI. After some extensive training – I did my first dive and the whole experience made me fall in love with the unseen underwater world. What a surreal experience it was and as rightly said in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – diving is like meditation. I can’t wait but go for my next dive again!

Kecak & Fire Dance: The Kecak and Fire Dance that I experienced in Ubud was a sight to behold. Almost hypnotic, trance-like, the performance starts with a chant by the thirty odd bare-chested Indonesian men sitting on ground in a circle and in the middle the drama unfolds. Two young princes, a demon king, a damsel in distress, a mischievous monkey- they all play their parts in the ring of unceasing cantillation.

Swing above the ocean: While you are at Gilli T – the Instagram worthy picture of swinging above the ocean is the perfect finish to prove you’ve had the most relaxingyet-adventurous time of your life”. he explains

Casa Luna Cooking: There is so much more to Balinese cuisine than Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng. The Casa Luna Cooking School in Ubud was a one stop place to learn all about the history, culture & religious beliefs associated with food in Bali.

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TRAVEL Shagun takes travel to another level, he dreamt about it and is now living it. He left his full time job to travel and he is still on the journey. He is on the way to travel the world but has picked Cairo for his storytelling.

just the flight was about 2 Lakh. That’s when I looked at the Asia, Europe and Africa cusp. A very diverse region, lot of countries, relatively easy visa process and ease of traveling. The country where we would start was Egypt - and I decided to take my parents with us.

My dad would always mention how it was his dream to see Egypt, so I had to make it happen. First stop was Cairo!

Cairo - it’s crowded, maddening, crazy traffic and noisy - in short it’s Mumbai!

You put any one in downtown Cairo or in Dadar and they wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. But then Cairo is one of the most ancient cities in the world and it surely has the splendor to boast about.

Must see - Pyramids! You cannot go to Cairo and not think of the mighty pyramids.

There is a wonderful day trip that lets you explore the best of Cairo’s ancient history.

We decided to break it down into 2 daytrips. We covered Memphis and Saqqara on Day 1 and kept one whole day for Giza.

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“Back in 2015 I had this crazy idea that in 2018, I will take a break from whatever job I’m doing and just travel. But then, a lot of thing changed in the next 3 years! I left that job, got a new one, started a blog, fell in love, got married and it was 2018 in no time.

Everything was on track though. In November 2017 I resigned from my job and moved to my hometown. Got married in December and then started planning where to go (yes, that’s how late I actually sat down to plan this trip).

Time wasn’t a constraint, money was. So I had

Memphis - just about 20 kms away from Cairo, our first stop was the Memphis Open Air Museum. This place was the first capital of the Egyptian Kings. There’s a huge limestone statue of Rameses the 2nd which is one of the oldest in Egypt. Right outside is a big 80 - ton Sphinx that was once guarding the temple of Ptah in Memphis.

Saqqara - pyramid of Djoser, the first step pyramid of the world was made here. And then the ones at Giza became famous. We went around exploring this region and found the Pyramid of Unas which was open that day. Usually all pyramids are now closed to the public. But we got a chance to enter this one all the way to the tomb. An extremely narrow path led to this huge hall which housed the tomb with a lot of things engraved on the walls. The Egyptians built it to sustain afterlife, hence a lot of cattle, drinks and clothes are drawn to provide the soul.

Pyramids of Giza - we had seen so many pictures but still that first glimpse of the Pyramids was blissful. Perfectly pointed triangles popping out on the horizon. They are spread over a huge area so we took a tanga to cover all the spots. Pyramid of Khufu is the tallest and the others are Khafre and Menkaure. We went to the farthest point on a hill which gives that magical picture with all 3 Pyramids in one frame.

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Khan-el Khalili – The mystical ancient market of the Egyptians felt like we went centuries back. This market sells everything right from magnets to 10ft statues of the Gods. While there we went to check out El Fishawy, which is a tiny café that is crammed

with people, waiters, performers, sellers and some Egyptian coffee.

Egyptian Museum – When you have a history that starts from 3000 BC, rest assured that the museum will have a of stuff. This one is easily the richest museum in the World.

We spent around 6 hours in there to cover almost 4000 year of History. It almost felt like heading back to school and all history chapters coming to life. The mummy of Tut Ankh Amun is the star of this place.

Food in Cairo – They can eat all day and all night. The food scene just never stops in Cairo. If you want a sheesha, every 5th shop has an outside seating with some shisha and tea. We fell in love with the Koshery, which is rice/spaghetti mixed with a sauce and topped with fried onions and chickpeas.

Papa Abdo – Sandwiches Tom and Basel – Koshary El Fishawy – Coffee Kababgy El Azhar Farahat – Grilled Pigeon Kazaz – Quick eat”. he says.

journey that will forever remain very close and special to me.

If I have to choose 1 place out of the countless I visited, it has to be Dubrovnik hands down. The funny thing is the city wasn’t even on our list. We reached Croatia, ticked off a couple of cities and were to leave for Bosnia. But then, Dubrovnik happened and by mere chance.

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once you’ve crossed that hurdle, get ready to witness a breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea. Besides, you will also get to see adrenaline junkies jump off the rocks. For

Once we looked past the touristic crowd and the heat of course, we had a great time there.

For those unaware, Dubrovnik in Croatia was put on the tourist map after the world famous Game of Thrones was shot here. But, the city is not just about the Game of Thrones location, It has rich history and has a medieval charm to it as well.

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Must-do in Dubrovnik

She is the Mrs. of Shagun Segan who got her bitten by the travel bug. She is a happy go lucky army brat who is a traveller by the day and a writer by night, as her Instagram says. Her pretty Instagram feed and a happy vibe shall make her your favorite!

us, it was a great spot to swim and make memories.

We couldn’t get enough of Dubrovnik so we took a cable car and watched the city from above. The cable car dropped us off at Mount Srd where we got another amazing view of the city, its bays and nearby islands. We also got to watch the sunset from above.

“Traveling was never my cup of tea, until I met my husband. Now, as I write this, I’m on the other side of the world, already planning our next trip, whilst sadly counting backwards, as our 5 month long trip soon comes to an end.

My husband and I decided to quit our jobs and go on a long honeymoon. While he did all the planning, I did the packing, he did the bookings and I did the shopping... He did the saving, I chalked the budgeting. From Dubai to Amsterdam, we covered 20 countries in 5 months. It has been one crazy journey, a

The old town is where you will find most of the GOT locations. You can either take a GOT tour or explore the locations own your own.

While my husband was going crazy trying to match the locations from the series, I had no clue what was happening. People around me went clicking random empty spots, while I was standing there confused about what they were seeing that I couldn’t. Well, I had not watched GOT till then. Now that I’ve binge-watched the series, it all makes sense.

Food in Dubronvik Barba: for their octopus burger Konoba Jezuite: for local food Tuttobenne: for their Shrimp pasta LAJK restaurant: for their asparagus risotto Sladolederna: for their Gelato” she tells us.

The city walls gave us a fantastic view of the sea-side and the mainland side of Dubrovnik.

It also has a lot of history attached to it.

Cliff jumping is another must-do in Dubrovnik, at the Buza bar, i.e, if you manage to find it.

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Live Life Easier The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that evolves from a combination of two words, “Ayush” meaning life and “Veda” meaning knowledge. Ayurveda means “Knowledge about Life.” Ayurveda is a 3000-year-old science that originated in India- more specifically present day North India, Pakistan, Nepal, Burma, Tibet and East-Northern places of Bangladesh. The components and concept of Ayurveda is rooted in Vedas. Ayurveda is considered as the one of the Upveda of ‘Adharva Veda’.

The main goal of Ayurveda is prevention as well as promotion of the body’s own capacity for maintenance and balance. Ayurvedic medicine aims to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. This balance is believed to lead to happiness and health, and to help prevent illness. Ayurvedic medicine also treats specific physical and mental health problems. Ayurveda is to promote health, increase immunity and resistance-and to cure Disease. The two main aims of Ayurveda are maintenance of this equilibrium and its repair in case of any imbalance and derangement. Ideas about the relationships among people, their health, and the universe form the basis for how Ayurvedic practitioners think about problems that affect health.

Senior Dr. Tammai Setti Ramesh Babu from Bodhi Wellness Center shares with us few questions which most of us are doubtful about and also explains about the services they provide which are the best for us.

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Top 5 Ayurvedic services Bodhi Wellness Center provide Bodhi Wellness Center is a fully fledged Ayurvedic Panchakarma center where all kinds of Ayurvedic therapies are provided. Every therapy has unique significance.

Characteristics of Panchakarma procedures are I don’t understand what this means. Please ask the writer to work on this.

The most important services:

Abhyanga with Bashpa sweda It is a synchronized massage from head to toe with medicated lukewarm oil for about 45 minutes followed by a 15 minute steam bath. It improves muscle tone, relieves fatigue and the feeling of exhaustion and tiredness. Imparts strength to all sensory and motor organs.

Shirodhara It is continuous gentle pouring of medicated oil over the forehead in a particular manner.

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the blood brain barrier and provide nourishment to the brain Vasti Different types of vastis are advised for different issues.

Yogavasti It is the administration of medicated oils and kasayams in a series of 8 treatments.

It helps in expelling the morbid disease causing doshas and helps in bringing eqilibrium of doshas. Vasti karma gives glow, good texture and tone to the body.

Uttaravasti It is the administration of medicated oils and kasayams through the vaginal orifice. As it imparts extraordinary benefits it is called Uttaravasti.

It cures uterine disorders. It is considered to be the best treatment in infertility.

Why are many people opting for Ayruvedic treatments?

Ayurvedic treatments are safe, natural and cure diseases from their root.

Which service is the most requested?

All the treatments / services have their own benefits.

Depending upon the clinical condition the service is chosen.

Do all Ayruvedic treatments have no side effects?

Ayurvedic treatments, when done properly and under medical supervision, will not have any side effects but will have ‘side benefits’.

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It relaxes the mind and body, reduces stress, stimulates the nervous system and balances hormones.

Nasyam It is the administration of medicated oils, juices or powders through the nostrils.

It is one of the important detoxification therapies. It stimulates vital centres of the brain that regulate emotions. Ayurvedic medicines cross

- By Viinuthna Malla

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The All-New Lexus RX 450h

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Arguably the most attractive car in Lexus’ current range in India, the new fourth-generation RX is a car you just can’t ignore. Its rakish design and extremely aggressive detailing make it stand out from the crowd, even in the Rs 1 croreplus segment. But it’s the design that draws your attention to it first. And what you notice immediately, without a shadow of a doubt, is that huge ‘spindle-like’ grille up front. The maws are aggressive, the headlights look like a pair of swords and, around the side, that fast flowing roof just ‘floats’ above the rear in an extremely interesting manner. The new Lexus RX 450h is equally interesting under the skin. Built on a stiffened and extended all-steel platform, it uses a longer 2,790mm wheelbase, extremely slippery aerodynamics and adjustable dampers that are ideal for our difficult and variable road conditions. Under the bonnet, petrol and electric power make up the hybrid drive system. The drive system combines 262hp petrol V6 mated to a pair of electric drive motors that put out 123Kw (167hp). Total combined power is 313hp. The combustion engine also makes a decent amount of torque but, most of its 335Nm is delivered at a high 4,700rpm. Further down, the V6’s power is sent to an E-CVT gearbox whose maximum and minimum ratios have been widened to both provide better punch off the line as well as a lower engine speed while cruising. And the RX uses a four-wheel-drive system that is very different as well. Here, drive at the rear is provided via an electric motor, and, to add to efficiency, the rear motor also acts as a generator and charges the battery when the vehicle is braking. A hybrid car’s regeneration system also messes up brake feel so to get around that the RX 450h uses a much improved actuator to help the transition from regen to the brake discs.

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What’s it like on the inside?

The low slung dash allows for tremendous visibility and what adds to the extremely up-to-the-minute feel is the fact that the steeply raked windscreen stretches far ahead of the driver. Next up is the huge 12.3-inch screen; only slightly smaller than your flat-screen TV at home, the high-res display is controlled by Remote Touch Interface (RTI). The offset centre console also looks quite attractive. The buttons are pretty conventional, but the manner in which the black and red leather bits contrast each other is quite novel. And then there are metallic slashes and chrome highlights that really do add a touch of class to the cabin. The centre console, for example has chrome slash on only one side – neat. The cabin isn’t as solidly put together as many of its German rivals, and the build feels lighter for sure, but when it comes to fit and finish, it’s right up there with the best.

Also impressive are the big and very comfortable seats. The leather is of an extremely high grade, the range of seat adjustment is wide and the fact that they are cooled adds another dimension to comfort levels.

Passengers at the back also get cooled seats, legroom is more than sufficient, the seat is very supportive and you can recline the backrest via a button here as well.

The RX also comes loaded with kit. The 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround System features exquisitely machined aluminium knobs that feel like they’ve been lifted off a high-end audio system. You also get a heads up display (HUD), multiple driving modes like Eco, Normal, Sport and Sport +, and there’s a 360-degree camera as well. Also, to open the boot, all that the driver has to do, as long as the key is in his or her pocket, is touch the Lexus logo at the rear. And beneath the rear cargo area floor is a full-sized spare tire. You also get a massive panoramic sunroof and 10 airbags.

What’s it like to drive?

On the move, the RX is quite refined, especially when driven in a relaxed manner. While you can’t beat the initial hush of the electric motor, especially the silent take off delivered by this full-on 288V (650V system voltage) hybrid, the RX is also pretty refined once the petrol motor kicks in.

Both wind and road noise are kept impressively low, no doubt helped by the double-glazed windows, and the RX even manages to cruise silently with the petrol motor merely ambling along. Ask for more power, and though the performance is there with 0-100kph coming up in a claimed 7.7sec, the E-CVT plays spoil sport. For one, there are no virtual gears. So when you use the paddles and click down, all that happens is that the rpm jumps up a bit.

The upside of the stiffness in the suspension is that body control is very respectable. The Lexus RX 450h doesn’t roll mucheven when you are driving it in an enthusiastic manner.

The grip from the front end is good enough for it to manage a bit of sporty fun, as it turns into corners crisply and allows you to carry a fair bit of speed through corners. Steering responses are decent, and it feels nicely geared and direct, but there’s very little road feel.

Grip levels however are only moderately good on the 18inch wheels of our test car, with under steer presenting itself quite early on.

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ENTERTAINMENT Kareena Kapoor Khan Breaks Silence Ever since Karan Johar has made the star cast of his upcoming period drama, Takht, official, fans can’t wait to watch Ranveer Singh and Kareena Kapoor Khan on the screen together for the first time!

In the past, Kareena had rejected three projects of Ranveer Singh, including Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Dil Dhadakne Do; but now the Bollywood diva says she is excited to collaborate with the actor. Calling Ranveer one of the most phenomenal performers of this generation, the 37-year-old star said she is happy that they are finally working together. “It is great that finally after so many years I will be sharing screen space with him. It was a long due collaboration. He is just a phenomenal actor. It will be an honour to share screen space with him. I am very happy,” Kareena told PTI. The actor said the film is also special for her, as after a long time, she is working on a Dharma Productions’ project, to be helmed by one of her closest friends Karan. “I have done so many movies with Dharma in the past, but after a long time Karan is directing me. It feels great. Working with Karan is always a pleasure,” she said.

Alia Bhatt pampers Karan Johar’s son

Rakshabandhan was celebrated in Bollywood with great fanfare on Sunday. From tinseltown’s mini royal Taimur Ali Khan to the Kapoors, everyone showered love on their siblings. Well, Alia Bhatt also visited Karan Johar’s house to tie a rakhi on Yash. We know how much she is attached to KJo’s twins, Roohi and Yash. She was one of the first guests from B-town to see the babies after they were brought home from the hospital. In the picture, we can see Yash obediently getting a rakhi tied across his wrist by Alia. The actress looks as fresh as a daisy in a green top with zero makeup. On Diwali, we saw how the Student of the Year actors came together with Karan, his mom Hiroo Johar and the twins for one epic picture.

After the kids came home, all of Karan’s friends dropped in to see the little ones. He said in an interview, “People have been dropping in non-stop to see them, they come in shifts, and I’ve been running around serving them tea and snacks. Alia Bhatt comes every other day and sits for hours.” He opened up about how being a dad was like a lifelong dream come true for him.

Kendall Calls out Kris and Kim for not inviting Caitlyn

The feud between Kourtney Kardashian, 39, and her sisters raged on, but things took a turn on the Aug. 26 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. The sisters and Kris Jenner fight over whether or not Scott Disick, 35, should come to Kris Jenner’s Christmas Eve party.

He’s Kourtney’s ex, but he also happens to be the father of their three children and is friends with Kris, Kim Kardashian, 37, and Khloe Kardashian, 34. Kris really wants him to come to the party. She thinks it would be not be fair to not invite after he has been a part of the family for 10 years.

Kendall’s not going to let Kris get away with inviting Scott and not Caitlyn Jenner, 68. Kendall feels that just inviting Caitlyn is the right thing to do. “The same way that you feel bad for Scott not being invited you don’t feel bad for my dad not being invited…” she tells her mom. Kris tries to make an excuse by saying she has a relationship with Scott, but Kendall calls her out saying that she had a relationship with her dad for 25 years. “She shouldn’t have to invite anyone she doesn’t want to spend her time with,” Kim says to her sisters.

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Game of Throne Season: 8 first footage revealed

Winter is coming, and Game of Thrones season 8 is as well. The first look at the highly-anticipated final season aired in an HBO sizzle reel on Aug. 26. The scenes are brief, but they’re more than enough to hold us over until a full-length trailer. Starting at the 1:10 mark of the trailer, Jon Snow (Kit Harington) is seen giving Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) a hug. While you might think this is just their reunion from season 6, the scenes are definitely not the same. The words “final season” are also featured during this season 8 glimpse. At the end of season 7, Jon Snow was headed back north to Winterfell, where Sansa is in charge, with Daenerys (Emilia Clarke).

The final season Game of Thrones, which will only be 6 episodes, will premiere in 2019. It’s just a matter of when. HBO president Casey Bloys said at the Television Critics Association’s press tour that season 8 would air in the “first half” of 2019. This means the first 6 months of 2019, so it could be January or June. However, if the show wants to be eligible for 2019 Emmys, then it needs to air before May 31, 2019. The wait is going to be long, but the final season is going to be so worth it!

Ram Charan’s present to Pawan Kalyan

Mega fans expected the first look of Ram Charan from his new film under direction of Boyapati Srinu for the 63rd birthday of Megastar Chiranjeevi.

But, Charan who is the producer of Chiru’s next film has only highlighted ‘Sye Raa’ by releasing its first teaser.

Mega Powerstar clearly did not want to gain the limelight for his next film on his father’s birthday. But, fans of Mega family are little disappointed to miss the first look of Charan, who brought out the teaser of Sye Raa which has ample time to hit the screens. So, fans are now looking forward to the first look of Ram Charan on Babai Pawan Kalyan’s birthday - Sept 2nd.

Now that Kalyan has moved on to politics, and he has got no filmy updates to bring up on this birthday, fans want Ram Charan to fill that void and use that occasion to unveil the first look of his new movie with Boyapati Srinu. Given the fact that Charan is doing this film after massive successes like Dhruva and Rangasthalam, the expectations on this film are certainly sky-high.

Since it is a Boyapati-directorial, everyone is assuming it to be a highoctane action entertainer. However, the release of first look would set the expectations right among the fans.

It now remains to be seen whether Mega Powerstar will release the first look of his upcoming film on Pawan Kalyan’s birthday or will he choose any other day for that!

ENTERTAINMENT Hit or Flop, Sunil Is Still On Top

The Telugu Film Industry never fell short of comedians until recent times. Of all the comedians Tollywood has witnessed, Sunil has a special place in the hearts of Telugu people. He started off with small comic roles and ultimately reached pinnacles as a star comedian. Here is the interesting snippet about his re-entry as the comedian.

Things turned in an erratic way when Sunil tried his luck as a solo hero. Except for a very few movies, none really worked at the box office. Despite doing a good number of movies, he didn’t make it to the big league in Tollywood. But after some dillydallying he finally decided to get back to his usual strength of comedy.

Already Sunil is doing an important role in his close friend and well-wisher Trivikram’s movie “Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava” starring Junior NTR. Besides, he’s appearing in”Silly Fellows” alongside Allari Naresh. During his days as a solo hero, Sunil charged crores as remuneration and now he is charging remuneration in lakhs per day as a comedy actor.

Reports have that Sunil is charging a whopping amount of 3.5 lakhs per day, which is pretty high. He is charging more than present top comedians like Vennala Kishore and Sreenivas Reddy, who are quoting nearly 2 lakhs per day. Looks like producers are ready to pay such a high amount to Sunil regardless of whether he’s hit or flop as a hero.

ld medal match PV Sindhu storms into go PV Sindhu stormed into the final of the women’s singles event at the 18th Asian Games after beating Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in Jakarta. The Rio Olympics silver medallist beat Yamaguchi for a third straight time in a gritty contest where Sindhu won 21-17, 15-21, 21-10. With the win, Sindhu has become the first Indian to reach the final of Asian Games in either singles or doubles. Sindhu started sluggishly, making numerous unforced errors but recovered quickly to take control of the match. Despite Yamaguchi’s energetic game, Sindhu stood tall to weather the attack. Sindhu remained solid at the net, using a variety of strokes to force the Japanese player into errors. A long rally ensued at 20-17 but Yamaguchi sent her smash wide to put the Indian ahead. Sindhu’s error count increased considerably in the second game while Yamaguchi also got her share of the luck of the net at crucial junctures. From a four point lead at one stage, Yamaguchi turned things around dramatically. Fittingly, an error marked the end of the second game.

Muhammed Anas claims quick silver for India

In his early years as an athlete, Muhammed Anas Yahiya was a long jumper. His long-time coach PB Jaikumar recalls his personal best to be 7.45 metres. However, Jaikumar felt that Anas’ future was on the track because he had power and speed, and it didn’t take too long to convince the young athlete to make the switch. “He had speed and power and seemed ideal for the 200 and 400,” Jaikumar said on Sunday minutes after Anas won a silver in the men’s 400m at the Asian Games.

A dozen Indian men have won medals in the 400 metres at the Asian Games, including the peerless Milkha Singh — two gold medals, in 1958 and 1962. So when Anas and his army teammate Arokia Rajiv stepped on the track for the men’s 400m final, they would have felt the weight of expectations of illustrious quarter-milers who came before them. But four years older now at 27, Rajiv had been feeling the heat from the younger challenger Anas, three years his junior. Last year at the Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, Anas had pipped Rajiv to gold, a race which signified the passing of the baton.

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MOVIES Movie Reviews

Mission Impossible: Fallout Some things age like fine wine and in the cinematic world the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise is a great example of the adage. Perhaps it has to do with the 56-year-old Tom Cruise who defies age and pushes his physical boundaries for our viewing pleasure? The answer is quite evident in ‘Fallout’ as his Ethan Hunt is as good as a caped superhero in the sixth film of the series. The story isn’t all that new with its twists and turns. But ‘Fallout’ manages to build on the previous films in the series by bringing back old friends and foes, besides adding some new ones. Henry Cavill as August Walker fits right into this universe as the hammer to the scalpel that is Ethan Hunt. His presence is looming enough to fill the entire screen whenever he appears. Simon Pegg takes on the status of a series regular alongside Ving Rhames, whose Benji and Luther respectively play more than just mere sidekicks as they add comic levity and heart. Alec Baldwin and Angela Bassett also make a mark in their brief appearances but watch out for impactful turns by Rebecca Ferguson and Michelle Monaghan along the way.

Gold There’s no greater pride in sport than to see your country’s flag being hoisted on an international stage. That sentiment gets amplified, when the setup is at the 1948 Olympics in London, where the Indian hockey team had to prove that their dominance in the sport from 1936 to 1948, wasn’t by mere chance. And what makes this sentiment stronger and the win historic, is the fact that the game was played just a year after India became a free country. ‘Gold’ recreates the journey of this spirited and lesser-known team that upstaged the British at the 1948 Olympics and made a statement against the English subjugation of 200 years. The film begins in 1936, when India made big impact in world hockey and won its third consecutive gold at the Berlin Olympics. This team was called British India team and was managed by the British Raj. One wily and determined Bengali junior manager of the British India team, took on the audacious task to form a new team for free India to participate at the 1948 Olympics in London. His dream was to see the Indian flag furling high on British soil, which would be a moment of pride for every Indian.

Geetha Govindam We are introduced to Vijay Govind (Vijay Deverakonda), a college lecturer, who dreams of getting married and settling down with a woman. He’s a typical youngster who likes to drink and goof around with his buddies but the only thing on his mind is marriage. While on his quest to find a girl, he runs into Geetha (Rashmika Mandanna). He likes her immediately, but she remains cold and distant as they go on a bus journey together. As soon as she starts warming up to him, he makes a big mistake, that not only derails his entire love story but could also potentially impact his relationship with his father (Naga Babu) and soon to be brother-in-law (Subba Raju). Geetha is convinced that Vijay is a compulsive flirt and an irresponsible youngster, while he calls her ‘Madam’ and keeps insisting that he’s a sincere guy.

Whenever he comes close to convincing her, something or the other goes wrong. They continue in this vein to the point that it gets repetitive, but the way the actors pull it off makes it worthwhile. The dialogues work and the humour is excellent, keeping you hooked in just when you begin to lose interest. Gopi Sundar is in top form and the music stays with you right through, enhancing your viewing experience (especially the song Inkem Inkem Inkem Kavaale).

Upcoming Movies in September

Destination Wedding – 7th September

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Halkaa 7th September

The Nun 7th September

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ENTERTAINMENT

BOOKS Our House by Louis Candlish

In Our House, Fiona Lawson returns home from a long weekend, only to discover movers unloading a van full of another family’s belongings into her tiny Trinity Avenue home. Stranger still, her belongings and those of her two sons have vanished, and this new family insists they own the house, although Fiona never put it on the market. From this unsettling scenario, British author Louise Candlish proceeds to masterfully spool out the complicated series of events that led Fiona and Bram, her estranged husband with whom she shares the home in a “bird’s nest” co-parenting arrangement, to reach this shocking moment.

Candlish tells a large part of the story through a podcast called “The Victim,” which Fiona narrates, and through a Word document written by Bram, both in retrospect. The podcast and Word document give the reader the opportunity to hear Fiona’s and Bram’s differing perceptions of the events as they unfold. This narrative structure also allows the reader to feel the full weight of the characters’ emotions, from Fiona’s initial utter perplexity to Bram’s almost fatalistic resignation, and to discover the deep-rooted origins of their relationship’s complexities. Allowing the reader to plumb these depths gives the plot real plausibility. What seems outlandishly far-fetched at first slowly becomes uncomfortably conceivable and makes this novel nearly impossible to put aside.

We Regret to Inform You

by Ariel Kaplan Ariel Kaplan’s ‘We Regret to Inform You’ is a compelling novel about every highly motivated college applicant’s worst nightmare. High school senior Mischa Abramavicius should have had it made. She goes to a tiny prep school on scholarship where she’s a star student. But when college acceptances start rolling in and her classmates are accepted to places like Harvard and Princeton, Mischa gets nothing but rejections. She doesn’t even get into her safety school, Paul Revere University. Shocked and ashamed to tell her single mother, Mischa visits Revere’s admissions office and discovers that her transcript has been altered. But her original transcript is in order, leading Mischa to realize that something fishy is going on. With help from her best friend, Nate, and a group of hacker girls who call themselves the Ophelia Syndicate, Mischa begins to dig deeper.

As unlikely as this all sounds, Kaplan makes everything seem believable with the help of her wisecracking yet thoughtful narrator. Without any college acceptances, Mischa begins to question her very identity. But as she gets to the bottom of her application disaster, she also re-examines her dreams, goals and all-consuming pursuit of success.

We Regret to Inform You is an entertaining look at the college admissions rat race that includes crime, a cover-up and plenty of heart and soul.

Ohio

by Stephenie Harrison From its opening pages, in which an empty casket is paraded through the streets of a small town in Ohio so that its townspeople may pay tribute to one of their golden boys who has died fighting overseas, debut novelist Stephen Markley makes his intentions clear: Ohio is a eulogy to middle America and its flyover states. It is a battle cry for the forgotten pockets of the country and the tired, poor and dispossessed whose voices we do not care to hear.

Bookended by death and spanning nearly 500 pages, Ohio interweaves the stories of four former classmates, all of whom have left New Canaan, Ohio, only to return home on the same fateful night. We meet Bill Ashcroft, an outspoken activist who has come to deliver a dubious package that is strapped to the underside of his truck; Stacey Moore, a grad student whose love life has plagued her since her school days, who has returned to make peace with the mother of an old flame; Dan Eaton, a historyloving bookworm-turned-veteran who lost his eye in the war and is back for dinner with his high school sweetheart; and Tina Ross, former town beauty who now lives one town over, works at Walmart and needs to get over her football star ex-boyfriend once and for all. Each character returns haunted by the ghosts of New Canaan’s past, unaware of how their past and present actions will converge with destructive and terrifying consequences.

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ENTERTAINMENT TINSEL TOWN

Aslam & Syeda Khan Asmita Marwah, Syeda & Soumya

Saif & Azrah

Cheers to 5 Years

Shaaz & AD Singh

What: Olive Bistro 5th Anniversary Where: Olive Bistro Olive Bistro celebrated its fifth anniversary recently.

The who’s who of the city was found having a gala time at the do and socialising.

The food served was at its trademark best and the music, peppy.

Ishan & Prateek

Rohit Soni

All Cheers

Harsha

Rollercoaster Of Emotions

What: Cultural Event Where: Phoenix Arena This event was one of the best as a lot of youngsters had turned up and showcased their talent. There was some amazing beat boxing and stand-up comedy, fusion of poetry and dance, tense theatre play and some doodling.

Rajashekhar Sushmita

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TINSEL TOWN

Bhanusree

Shanti

Fashion Street Walk

What: Trends Exhibition Where: Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills This three day exhibition was in Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. It was inaugurated by socialite Sri Vidya Vakkantham along with Tollywood upcoming actress Priyanka Sharma and graced by socialites and Page 3 people. Shopaholics seemed enjoying and discussing about everything that was put up like designer Contemporary and Traditional Saris and handlooms exquisite, Jewellery, bridal wear, life style accessories, home decors and kids wear.

Salman

Radhika

Arti

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Tabasum & Asim

A Heart Full Of Love

What: Asim’s Wedding Where: Kings Palace The wedding was a grand affair where prominent people turned up to wish the newly wed couple. The couple looked perfect together. All the guests clicked pictures with the couple and this beautiful evening came to an end with lavish dinner.

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Neeru, Suchita & Shaheda Parveen

Asad

TINSEL TOWN

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Walk For A Cause

Kaja Lakani

What: Friendship Day Celebrations Where: Heart Cup Coffee, Kondapur On the occasion of Friendship Day a bunch of people had a Friendship Day Bash where all the best friends and beloved ones came together and spent quality time in Heart Cup Coffee located in Kondapur. They seemed to have an amazing time with some amazing food.

Madhu

Sudha Jain

Sneha Chandak

Anitha Reddy

Another Candle On Your Cake

Mona Gupta

Anuradha

Alka Agarwal

What: Surprise Birthday Party Where: By the Bay Anuradha Gupta hosted a surprise birthday party in a perfect place where all their girls spent a gala time eating, talking and socializing. All of them spent a perfect evening with amazing view and music. The birthday girl seemed really excited and happy as everyone blessed her.

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TAROT

ARIES March 21 - April 19

As the month begins the Moon is passing through fiery Aries. This gives you lots of energy to start new things and express yourself creatively. The bad news is that Mercury has stationed (appears to have stopped moving) in your house of creativity, temporarily frustrating the flow of that energy. While this won’t last very long at all, it will give you a perspective on how you sometimes use your emotions. This is a great time to learn more about surrender and to synchronize with the timing of the Universe. This will be a very important lesson at mid-month when Sun and Mars (two powerful planets for Aries) conjoin in your sixth house of ambition and life direction. In advance of this period take the time to feel passionately about what you’d like to manifest in your life.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

Forecast For SEPTEMBER 2018

CANCER June 21 - July 22

Saturn’s “Who am I?” transit of your Sun sign gets an energetic, creative bounce from the Sun, Mars and Jupiter moving through your third house of mind, communication and business. Your mind is fertile and active and can help you out of a creative rut. The enlightenments or attitude adjustments near the 9th can be turned into action in the second half of the month. September offers great opportunities to make new friends, promote yourself, advertise your business or create an internet presence.

Venus is the ruler of your Sun sign and therefore a powerful planet for you this month. As the month begins she is located alongside Saturn in your third house. This will be an important time for third house matters particularly communication, writing and business. Saturn’s placement here allows us to look at motivation in these areas. What would you like to communicate or accomplish? Where do you hold back in these areas and how can you change that? Venus will enter your fourth house of home and nurturing on the 7th and remain there until October 4th. Use this period for home improvement and getting closer with the family. Give special attention to the children. The energies of romance and creativity are in the air.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

Emphasis this month is on fourth house affairs: home, family and your emotional self. Things may feel just a bit overwhelming in the first half of the month. Challenges appear on the 9th as karma revealing Pluto in your house of relationship squares Mars in the fourth house.

The Sun and Mars conjunct in your fourth house on the 14th providing an opportunity for breakthrough or meltdown. This is a time to nurture yourself, sort out relationship needs sensitively and be with the family.

There may be deeper, nagging questions about career and life direction that are at the heart of your frustration. What do you need in this regard? It’s time to be really honest with yourself so you can achieve the fulfilment you deserve.

VIRGO August 23 - September 22

Happy Birthday! What a powerful month astrologically! The planets that rule the three fire signs are all transiting through Virgo near your natal Sun. Also, Mercury, the ruler of Virgo, enters your sign on the 10th. Finally, a New Moon, auspicious for new beginnings, takes place on the 14th, conjunct benevolent, expansive Jupiter. This will be a good test for you. You are burning with inspiration, ambition and likely yearning for a January 20 - February 18 new sense of direction. It’s time to re-balance that rational, Saturn’s transit of your sixth house has you focusing a lot these days on your goals analytical part of you with your feeling, heart and passion and life direction. Even though the last few weeks have made things as clear as mud, for life. It simply won’t suffice to plan things out in your don’t sweat it. The transformative power of the Sun, Mars and Jupiter in your eighth usual methodical manner. You are going to have to feel house of change may be very revealing. The 14th and 15th will crystallize many things this energy of possibility palpably with your body. It is a for you. Consider pending possibilities carefully. If you are the overly idealistic ivory resonance, a frequency of vibration, which you have to tower type of Aquarius, it is time to get your heart and feelings nurse, nurture and grow. Feel the power of your passion out of cold storage! You are a great catalytic agent for change and for life. Your passion represents your sense of Knowing and reforms so don’t keep it to yourself. Synergy is the secret to being Truth about who you are and why you are here. The ‘plan’ a happy Water Bearer. Give the healing waters of the gods away you are always needing will reveal itself. Trust yourself and to whomever will receive from you and you will be always happy. the Universe. Being in control is vastly overrated. Jupiter The 24th and 25th are green light days for you to take action. leaves Virgo on the 24th and won’t return until 2015 so seize the day!

AQUARIUS

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TAROT

LIBRA September 23 - October 22

SCORPIO October 23 - November 21

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 19

SAGITTARIUS November 22 - December 21

LEO July 23 - August 22

PISCES February 19 - March 20

Venus and Saturn, Libra’s two biggest planetary allies, begin the month conjunct one another in your house of career, status and responsibility. This suggests that the energies of change in these areas – energies set in motion last February and March – are moving toward resolution in the next six to eight weeks. Use this time to ‘lighten up’ with your sense of over-responsibility. If you can’t love your work, then try to work with love. Take the pressure off of yourself wherever you can. Do things around the home to make you feel more cozy and special. Your perceptions of yourself and what you value are changing. Enjoy the ride. Finances can show improvement at the end of the month just in time to buy yourself the birthday present you really deserve.

The Moon in fiery Aries provides motivation at the beginning of the month and pulls us out of the disorienting effects of Mercury, Chiron, Uranus and Neptune retrograde. A lot of energy can be focused on relationship opportunity. That can mean a chance for romance for those who are actively seeking. For others it signifies focusing on existing relationships and what they are telling you. Don’t overlook the lessons here. You would do well to be more honest about what you need and your vision for the two of you. Your thoughts would be welcomed. Opportunities for creative expression are at a peak this month.

Let your creative talents fly. There is also a great deal of inspiration to be gained from ninth house affairs, travel or higher teachings. Visit your teacher, take a workshop or read a book that will help you to shift your perception.

You feel creatively fertile, ready to give birth to some new talent or aspect of who you are. This is a good time for precisely that as doors are opening in your job or your career field. Don’t let your anxiousness get the best of you early in the month. Pay close attention to family and home needs so that they receive appropriate and conscious attention.

Finances should be doing well but avoid increasing your debt load without due consideration. Better to save up for bigger and better things ahead.

You may find the first days of September a bit like slogging through mud that’s up to your hips. Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, and Mercury has just switched from retrograde to direct motion. Use the first week in September to inventory and integrate Pluto’s second house lessons (talents, self-esteem and what you value) which came in during the April to August period of retrogradation. By the 11th your focus will have shifted to eleventh house affairs where Sun, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter will be congregating. The eleventh house is the house of friends, networking, promoting oneself, one’s ideal, long-term goals and money generated from career. There is lots of energy available so pay particular attention to these areas of your life. Get a good grasp on your idealism and expectations so you don’t torpedo the potentially powerful results. You simply cannot change other people. Change the lens through which you view them by adjusting your beliefs about yourself. There is a big ‘ah ha’ to be found in reading or studying higher teachings that you are drawn to.

Your usual optimism may be a bit challenged when the month begins as Chiron, Neptune and Uranus – all retrograde – are lined up in your second, third and fourth houses which represent your fundamental values, thoughts, beliefs and feelings. There are some deep issues percolating which require your awareness. Your inspiration and motivation will be piqued soon enough, however. On the 14th there is a New Moon taking place conjunct transiting Jupiter who is the powerful ruler of your Sun sign. On the 15th Sun and Mars are conjunct. These two potent events both take place in your tenth house of career, status and responsibility. The portal is open if you would like to do some healing or service-related work. This is the time for you to dream things as they could be and say ‘Why not?’

Saturn transits through the later degrees of your house of creative self-expression. Your creative energies are looking for just the right avenue for expression. Don’t rush the process; take your time to find what feels right for you. Saturn tells you to go within and find the muse or motivation that suits the new you. Transiting Sun, Mars and Jupiter oppose your natal Sun making relationships fertile ground for challenges, especially mid-month.

There are likely some matters that have been left hanging that require discussion. Clarify with your partner what works for you and what does not and what is negotiable. You have let the ball be in ‘their’ court long enough this lifetime. If you feel in a rut socially, some new, stimulating, supportive friendships may be in order. You are flexing your spiritual muscles now.

Have faith in yourself.

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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

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Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000, Secunderabad, 040 4455 0000

The Birthplace

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 040 6713 9999

HOTELS ITC - Kakatiya Begumpet, Tel : 23400132

Marriot

Tank Bund,Tel : 66522999

Novotel

MG Road, Secunderabad 040 27846770

Suhani Pittie

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

TBZ

Punjagutta, Tel : 23400231

Krishna Pearls & Jewellers Inorbit Mall, Madhapur 098490 19163

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

Near NTR Gardens, Tel : 23448989 / 39895050

INOX

Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422

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

The Park

PVR Cinemas

Somajiguda, Tel : 23456789

Westin

Hitech City - Madhapur, Tel : 67676767 / 67676828

INTERIOR Home Centre

Somajiguda, 040 4031 1111

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

Punjagutta X Road Tel : 66621115 / 66621116

PET CARE Blue Cross Animal Shelter

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

Olive’s Pet Clinic

DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh, 095507 25960

Petcetera Home Stays

International School, Tapovan

Cheque in favour of Bilgrami Media Pvt. Ltd. Park, Manikonda, 098857 27269

Dr Dog Care

Reddy House Mla Colony, Jubilee Hills, 040 6461 8100

PUBS TOT

Plot 115, Road 10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Tel : 9249599999

Elahe

Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23350130

RWardrobe

Road. No.1, Banjara Hills, 040 66620390

Mebaz

Begumpet, Tel : 40112222.

Neerus

Hard Rock Cafe

Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588

Tel : 44767900

Origins

Vertigo - The High Life

BIBA

Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills,

Road No.12, Banjara Hills, 040 6599 3599

J RESORTS Alankrita

Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104

Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa

Parveda Village, Shankarpally, Tel : 42020222 / 42020444

Lahari

Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350

Leonia

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

Golconda resorts and spa Osman Sagar Lake, 040 3069 6969

RESTAURANTS Affair

Plot No 115, Road 10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Tel : 9249899999

Little Italy

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

Glocal Junction

Road No. 1,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 040 33165688

Chime

Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, 040 49251142

China Bistro

Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, 040 6516 0999

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

RETAILERS Jade Blue

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

Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16 Punjagutta, 040 6678 2244

Westside

Somajiguda Circle, 040 2340 0421

Splash Fashion India Pvt Ltd Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 2354 1195

"SALONS 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 Opium Spa’s

Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 6589 0269

Park Hyatt-Spa

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, 040 4949 1234

Aura Spa

Road No.12, Banjara Hills 040 6550 0226

O2 Spa

GVK One Mall Banjara Hills Tel : 9959010088

KIDS PLAY CENTRE Sim & Sam’s

Party & Play Town (Kompally) 9676511212

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