Tulip September Issue 2020

HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

VOL 11 | ISSUE 4 | SEPTEMBER 2020

SPECIAL Hyderabad’s Dapper Digital Content Creators & Bloggers Teacher Appreciation Month!

CUISINE Turn your couch into your Favorite Restaurant!

ONLINE

Instagram, a Boon or Bane?

COV E R STORY

Conversing Business amidst Pandemic with Entrepreneur

Syed Irfan

T R AV E L

World Tourism Day 2020 BE AUT Y Redefine your skincare routine

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CONTENTS On the Cover Syed Irfan

15.CUISINE

Baked With Love Turn Your Couch Into Your Favourite Restaurants

26.ONLINE

Instagram is Much More

29.SPECIAL

THE SILENT CHEERLEADER A TEACHER Leaving an Impact with Digital Content

46.BEAUTY

8 Products To Redefine Your Skincare Routine!

49.COVER STORY Emphatatic and Elite- Syed Irfan

52.FASHION

This Season, Get Your Prints Done!

56. ENVIRONMENT Tryst with Green Living

59.FEATURE The Chic Art Of Henna

62.HEALTH

Mindful Eating V/S Mind Full Eating

66.TRAVEL

World Tourism Day 2020

HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

VOL 11 ISSUE 4 SEPTEMBER 2020

CEO Ansar Ahmed Bilgrami PUBLISHER & EDITOR Esam Ahmed Bilgrami MARKETING HEAD Md. Abdul Rahman FEATURE WRITER Masooma Fatima COPY EDITOR Jessica David GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Mohammed Wasim CONTRIBUTERS Inas Inayat & Arushi Dusaj PHOTOGRAPHER Erigi Narsing Rao SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPER Anupriya Vazir CIRCULATION HEAD Md. Faheem Siddiqui CLIENT SERVICE EXECUTIVE Thakur Pramod Singh ADMINISTRATION Bhavna Sharma PUBLICATION CONSULTANT Raghurama Raju Kalidindi For Advertisements Call : 040- 42407214 / 8121582682 www.tulipmag.com RNI No. APENG/2010/33719 Edited, Printed, Published & Owned by : Esam Ahmed Bilgrami # 3-5-121/E/1/6/2/A, Ramkote, Street No. 3, Haseen Villa, Hyderabad - 500001, Telangana And Printed at Caxton Offset Pvt. Ltd. 11-5-416/3,Redhills, Lakdikapool, Hyderabad-500004, Telangana Published at Bilgrami Media Publication. # 1-8-308/2/2, Haseen Plaza, Near Modi Ford Showroom, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016.

All rights reserved. Republishing in whole or part without written permission is prohibitted. All photographs, unless otherwise indicated, are used for illustrative purpose only.

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.

EDITOR’S DESK

SEPTEMBER

D

ear Readers,

This season along cool breezes and hot chocolates, Tulip has brought along with it and an all inclusive edition, for you to sit back and enjoy.

In this issue we have compiled for you an expansive article about Sustainable Living in these times and how to strike a balance between Mindful Eating and Mindfull Eating. With local businesses getting a big boost, we also talk about the future of Cloth Printing in Hyderabad.

Tulip understands the importance of staying positive during these trying times and have brought forward this issue with an article on Positive Blogging and how World Tourism Day 2020 was celebrated.

We have also compiled some informative articles on Products that will change your skincare habits, and a peek into the evolving world of Henna Industry. Along with this, how can we forget the importance of Teachers in our life, and have put together a Teacher’s Day special, to mark the occasion. On the cover we have Irfan Uddin, talking to us.

Hope our edition provides informative content and fun, Thank you for your support. Keep reading, Stay Home and Healthy.

Esam Ahmed Bilgrami

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WHAT’S HAPPENING |

Just Married!

Actor Rana Daggubati and Entrepreneur Miheeka Bajaj tied the knot with Telugu & Marwari traditions which were a close-knit affair with only a few friends and family presence.

The wedding took place with precautions keeping the current pandemic in mind. They both looked marvellous and wishing them a happy married life.

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Milton launches the First Ever App Enabled ‘Smart Tiffin’

National, August 20, 2020:Hot meals are now just a click away! The first-ever Milton Smart Tiffinlets you heat your meal through your smartphone thereby fundamentally transforming the way people consume food in the current times. The brand’s philosophy‘KuchNayaSochte Hai’not only summons and powers the shift to smart progressive products but also addresses consumer concerns in today’s lifestyle. Milton, India’s trusted name in houseware products,once again pushes the limits of innovation and utility by taking it to the next level with the said product’s launch.

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Celebrating patriotism with Marriott

Marriott Hyderabad recently organised a lavish buffet spread to celebrate Independence Day with a multitude of diverse Indian flavours. The entire buffet was tri colour themed and the dishes were curated to perfection by their home chefs! In order to ensure safety for all their guests they have also redefined their hygiene standards and are adhering to new social distancing guidelines, contactless service etc.

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The Kiraak Show- Laugh for a cause

Laugh for a cause was a virtual comedy show hosted by AIESEC to lighten up the mood during these tough times and spread laughter.

It was a one-day event and the revenue received from the event was used to support the education of underprivileged children through a campaign organized by AIESEC, Project Vidhya. This is a campaign to help the underprivileged proficient talents of Hyderabad receive their right to education by providing them scholarships.

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Baked With Love

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The guilty pleasure is short-lived the flavors continue to linger and bring a warm smile on its patrons. However, the lockdown has separated the gateau from its patrons for too long. Not anymore, says Shilpa Reddy, a baker from Manikonda. Staying true to her Hyderabad roots of turning crisis into a sweet and surprising opportunity, she along with her two patissier friends has started a cozy patisserie.

At the gates of the Urban Eatery outlet, a steady line delivery vehicles take off loaded with customized cakes, buns, bread, muffins, fruit cakes, ice cream cakes, customized desserts, etc. The outlet delivers across the city and is looking forward to collaborating with food delivery applications like Zomato and Swiggy.

The outlet has a strict rule of sanitizing before entering the premises the rule was established way before the Corona scare. Baking is not merely a stress buster but is a way to connect with the people for the tiny crew at Urban Eatery.

They deliver across the city you can place your orders to the Instagram ID - @urbaneteryyhyderabad or Call 9989671456

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The recent pandemic and lockdown had us missing out on our favourite food and fun. Even though the country is in the process of Unlocking, aren’t we all still a little apprehensive about the hygiene and sanitization when visiting our favourite restaurants to relish the lovely delicacies? Well, renowned Hotel establishments of Hyderabad, have taken the initiative of starting their own home delivery services, so as to ensure that the customers can savour their favourite dishes from the comfort of their homes, while maintaining the highest standards in hygiene and safety. Here are some of the Restaurants, that are delivering us smiles: - By Asna Abdul Haq

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THE WESTIN HYDERABAD MINDSPACE

Happiness Unlocked Season 2

Are we all excited for Round 2!?

The Westin is back with it’s Happiness Unlocked initiative of home delivery services to pamper all our food fantasies!

4 in 1 Brunch in a Box: During these unprecedented times, where dining in our favourite restaurant isdoubtful,we are being introduced to ‘Happiness Unlocked Season 2’ by The Westin Hyderabad, where we can relish ourfavourite gourmet dishes in the comfort of our homes.

Their gourmet culinary experience is brought together with flavours of Seasonal Taste, Kangan (northwest frontier cuisine restaurant), Prego (signature Italian restaurant) & Daily Treats (coffee shop) into one. While bringing more distinctive flavours from cuisines across their specialty restaurants, Happiness Unlocked has paved the way for the ‘Master Kitchen’ menu giving rise to vast options on the menu.

Hygiene and sanitization is of the utmost importance and priority, as food is prepared with fresh ingredients, and as per HACCP standards. The Hotel cars as well are thoroughly sanitized before handling the food and doorstep contact-less delivery and payment methods.

Explore their exclusive menu with over 80 dishes at your fingertips and get them delivered at your doors.

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HYDERABAD MARRIOTT HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER MARRIOTT ON WHEELS

Happiness comes to us, with Marriott on Wheels! Marriott has launched their new venture, through which they will be delivering food (and smiles complimentary), from their world class restaurants, to our homes! They have also started the option of Brunch in a Box, for every Sunday, which make us look forward to every weekend now!

BRUNCH IN A BOX They’re delivering their signature dishes from Bidri and Okra. Isn’t that how we would like to spend our weekends? Tucked into our couches, bingeing on our favourites!

Bidri is bringing us soul food like Paya Nahari, Pathar ka Gosht and Dahi Kabab Rolls in their appetizers ( taste buds excited), while the main course has Mutton Haleem and Murgh Dum ki Biryani.

Price: Rs. 750/Address: Tank Bund Rd, opposite Hussain Sagar Lake Kavadiguda, Hyderabad- 500080 For details you can call on their Whatsapp number +9666412009

Brunch in a Box

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INDIAN BAR-BE-QUE (choice of Marination)

Meats - 500gm Lamb Chops

₹ 699

Poultry - 500gm Chicken Tikka

₹ 699

Chicken Drums

₹ 599

Chicken Wings

₹ 599

Seafood - 500gm Sole Tikka

₹ 699

Prawns

₹ 699

Cottage cheese – 500gm Paneer tikka

₹ 599

Bharwan panner (stuffed with nuts) ₹ 699

Indian Marinates - 200gm Malai Tikka Marinate Classical Tandoori Marinate Kasundi Tikka Marinate

NOVOTEL HYDERABAD

Novotel is here with an array of carefully crafted menus to satisfy our taste buds! We don’t know about you, but this surely has tickled our taste buds!

DIY - Do It Yourself menus! Want to spend some quality time with your family, while whipping up some gourmet dishes at your home? Novotel has the best solution for this! In the DIY menu we are delivered freshly sourced ready to cook ingredients of the signature dishes of the hotel with an easy set of instructions of how to cook it in the comfort of our homes. The menu ranges from Oriental, Western to Indian and Desserts as well.

Price: Rs. 899/Packed Meal Menu This is developed keeping in mind the large corporate client base that NHCC enjoys and they wanted to provide us with the freedom to choose our own meal and customize it according to our preferences. The menu features salads and appetizers, with main course and also great combos at our convenience.

Price: Rs. 999/Take Away Lock Down Menu went live on Zomato and Swiggy as soon as the delivery service was permitted by Telangana government, saving our food cravings in this lockdown.Later on after looking at the customer feedback, Novotel took this into their own delivery services as well, so as too keep the concerns of safety and hygiene, at bay.The menu ranges form soups and salads to Comfort food, from Italian and Asian favourite to Indian soul food, with Cakes to finish off this food journey.

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SHERATON HYDERABAD

Keeping in mindabout the directive from concerned authorities and their ongoing efforts to ensuresafety of public health, Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel has commenced bringing a selection of their choicest dishes to our homes with recently launched initiative“Marriott on Wheels”. Whether it’s hearty Indian meals, fresh bakes and desserts, delectable Pan Asian or Western cuisine – the culinary team of Sheraton Hyderabad have curated special menus for us to savour at our homes. The service is available across 63 hotels in various cities.

DIMSUM BRUNCH: The recently launched new concepts like the Dimsum Brunch, Northern Feast have all our favourites. The Northern Feast will have for us lip smacking Chaat like Dahi Vada and Samosa Ragda Chat and all time favorites like Pindi Chole, Tawa Parantha and Lazeez Murgh Tawa Chaap. While the Dimsum Brunch hasChicken Gyoza Dimsums, Tossed Chilli Chicken and Fried Rice, with Date Pancake and Toffee Sauce, to end this Luncheon Extravaganza!

Price: Rs. 1,450/Brunch in a Box PIZZERIA: The all-new Pizza Menu for all the Pizza lovers out there has got us jumping up in joy! The menu features an array of meltin-the-mouth cheesy Pizzas with exotic toppings and irresistible flavours like Bologna, Pepperoni, Toscana, Margherita and Quattro Formaggi amongst others.

Are those all the ecstatic Pizza Lovers we hear!!?

Price: Rs. 700/The team of expert Chefs at Sheraton Hyderabad have thoughtfully curated an exclusive menu by sourcing fresh quality ingredients and preparingit with utmost care and passion for safe consumption.

Guest experience at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel will be very carefully and thoughtfully curated with minimal contact by our associates. The guests have access to digital menus with a dynamic QR code. The restaurants have redefined seating layouts with a minimum distance of 6 feet between the tables.

All of the produce is sourced from a trusted partner and undergoes an extensive sanitization process.

Address: Gachibowli, Hyderabad Or Contact- +91 7702 303 169 20 SEPTEMBER, 2020 TULIP

Pizzeria

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ADAAB

ADAAB EXPRESS When we hear “Dum”, the only thing that comes to our mind is the scrumptious Dum Sufiyani Biryani of Adaab! Oh, aren’t we all hungry already!

Adaab prides itself on bringing the Original Hyderabadi Food into the commercial food scene. They cook their food in authentic, age old tried and tested, Hyderabadi cooking techniques. One of them being “Dum”.

Dum is a cooking technique that involves food cooked on firewood while the degchas are sealed with flour dough , after which it is left to rest on a bed of charcoal before being laid out onto the table. The result is a rich, aromatic, flavourful, succulent creation of a dish in it’s best form. We’re craving for some Biryani after that description! And you could get some, by ordering directly from Adaab, which ensures safety and hygiene is taken care of in every process of cooking.

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EXOTICA

Exotica, offers rooftop dining with breath taking views, and perfect place to unwind and relax, while we fill our tummies with scrumptious food from North Indian and Oriental cuisines. However with the recent pandemic, we weren’t able to enjoy the ambience of Exotica. Well, no worries, as they are bringing the ambience, memorable experience and most importantly, the Food to our homes. Yes, Exotica has started their own home delivery services and it’s going to take us on a journey of fragrance, flavours and taste. All of which is done under strict safety regulations and guidelines Price: Rs. 1,400/- for 2 Address: Road 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Or Contact- +91 8121585500 / 9652115500 22 SEPTEMBER, 2020 TULIP

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CHEF INAM’S

Been missing scrumptious Kabab platters in this Lockdown?

Well, Chef Inam is here to chase those woes away!

Chef Inam’s serve the best steaks and platters in town, and are here with some of the delicious one: KINGDOM PLATTER True to it’s name, the Kingdom platter satisfies with a variety of Kababs in a harmony of flavours, with a side of Salad SHIRAZI BBQ PLATTER Let the flavours of this Persian platter lead your taste buds to dance with joy! This rich, aromatic platter is definitely one of our favourites.

SULTAN PLATTER This platter does justice to it’s title and brings with it Burgers, Steaks, Fish, Chops, Mandi Rice, delicious vegetables and Garlic bread. Are your mouths watering as well!?

Price: Rs. 1,800/- onwards Address:Rd Number 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Or Contact- +91 5854343784

Kingdom Platter

Shirazi BBQ Platter

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THE PARK HYDERABAD

Indulge in Anything But Ordinary delicacies from the comfort of your home or offices. The Park is here to rescue!

Hi Tea: Calling all Chai Lovers!

Nothing better than a 5 star chef curated, HITea at your doorstep. The Park has two kinds of hi-tea available. One is a western hi tea, with muffins, cupcakes, croissants and more. The other one is an Indian hi tea with a very North Indian Chat vibes at home with Chole Kulcha, Pani Puri, Tikki Chat, Cut Mirchi, Kadak Chai and Jalebi.

They’re bringing their favourites to our home through contactless delivery, to our doorsteps.

Making sure of sanitization and Hygiene.

Price: Rs. 599/Brunch On Table: This brunch will have you drooling with joy.

It’s a 4 course meal with, starting of Soups and Starters, and the main course has a variety of delicacies like Fried Rice in Oriental, Biryani, and Indian staples like a wholesome meal of Roti with a choice of veg or non-fat curries.

Price: Rs. 799/Address: Somajiguda, Hyderabad Or Contact- +91 73373 92628

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Hi Tea

Brunch on Table

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ULLAVACHARU

Ullavacharu is a fine delicacy in the South Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

And Ullavacharu is the equivalent of that delicacy, by reintroducing the traditional soul food to us! They’ve started their home delivery services as well, which ensures great safety and hygiene. Ullavacharu is bringing us comfort food such asAvakaya Kodi Pulao, Pachi Mirchi Veg Pulao and Junnu, to our doorstep. Oh, the aroma that will fill our homes!

Ulavacharu ensures your safety with not only directed hygienic practices while preparing food but also by using Ultraviolet Sterilization for every Takeaway.

Get ready to relish authentic and delicious Telugu Cuisine from the comfort of your home through Contactless Delivery!

Price: Rs. 1,200/Address: Biodiversity Circle, Gachibowli, Hyderabad Or Contact- +91 93942 66887

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Instagram is Much More

We all know Instagram is a boon and a bane. It’s how you use it that affects your way of life. Social media can get you closer or throw you further away. It depends on how you use it for your precedence. Do you know the number of hours a content creator spends to upload a single post? How much thought goes into each image and word on their feed? Here is a list of few Instagram influencers who are definitely doing the best in their niche and even turning this adverse time to provide us with quality content.

-By Amrutha Varshini Kothapally

NEWS Any news you watch or read these days is rooted in the affliction of the virus or natural calamity. To take your mind off the coronavirus these soft news Instagram accounts are just right.

@theswaddle | The Swaddle

Swaddle is a news and media website and Instagram account based on health, culture and gender in India. They write informative and knowledgeable articles on sensitive topics and much more in a refreshing manner keeping in mind the new generation. You must check them out to read the versatile and relatable content.

@earthrise.studio | earthrise

An Instagram platform created by the trio Jack harries, Finn Harries, and Alice Aedy. Although its founders are UK based, they are inclusive over disseminating information from other parts of the world. They spread awareness about climate change and its rudimental effects on people. Especially the people that cause it the least. Follow this account to understand topics like climate anxiety, books and movie recommendations on climate change and sentiments from environmentalists from around the world in an uncompounded and inventive form.

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FASHION AND TRAVEL

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Now that people are far away from spending either on fashion or travel these accounts have swiftly adapted themselves to suit the new changes.

@bof | The Business of Fashion

This account gives out news related to the fashion industry and entrepreneurs. Their blog and Instagram page are well-curated and up-to-date with the current trends related to fashion. Fashion is a dynamic and versatile industry yet this media company does an efficient job of writing about the subject. Not only do they write about high-end fashion but also on topics in sway right now like slow fashion and sustainability.

@cntravellerindia | Condé Nast Traveller India

Ingeniously a travel magazine and travel-related Instagram page. They post and write content on culture, food and wine. Mainly they have been adaptable and have changed their content to suit the readers’ mindset at present. Follow their blog for insights on travel, rich Indian culture and ideas on food.

LEARNING AND EDUCATION Instagram is not just about scrolling through food and fashion. It has so much more to offer. Often overlooked, Instagram is also a great place to learn a thing or two in any field.

@waatcoconut | Manu S Pillai

Acclaimed historian and author of “The Ivory Throne”, “Rebel Sultans”, and “The Courtesan, the Mahatma & the Italian Brahmin”. His Instagram page is images of painting from around the world on Indian History. In some of his posts, he also includes short descriptions about the painting. Follow Manu S Pillai to know more about Indian heritage notably on Hyderabad Nizams and House of Travancore.

@brownhistory | Brown History

Brown history is an account for the untold stories of South Asian history. They post pictures and personal encounters of people regarding it. Although it’s a Canadian based page, the heart of the page is authentic brown culture. It covers stories from Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis living in different parts of the world. Follow them to read these heart-warming, personal, and sensitive narratives. They also have a podcast called “Brown History Podcast” newly launched. Check it out!

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FOOD

Don’t we all follow amazing food bloggers already? Well, these accounts are not any regular. While many food bloggers on Instagram are excelling their content, here are two accounts that stand out in the lockdown.

@allaboutthatpalate | Alok Verma

Alok Verma an ace food stylist and photographer based in Mumbai. His feed is aesthetically pleasing and food for the eye. Each image is well crafted and created. If you are looking for inspiration on clicking your next ‘gram-worthy pictures of your plate- this is the perfect place. Not just Instagram but his newly launched website speaks for itself. You can also enrol for his skilful food photography workshops to up your game.

@vineshjohny | Vinesh Johny

One of the top chefs in India and co-founder of Lavonne Academy India follow him for his recipes on desserts ranging from bebinca to pazhampori.

Vinesh Johny’s account is very interactive and innovative. He has also featured national and international chefs like Pooja Dhingra and Matt Adlard during the lockdown.

FOR THE SOUL These accounts are something you should look forward to seeing every day on your feed without feeling like skipping them.

They inspire and motivate you to become a better person.

@rupikaur_ | Rupi Kaur

Just as simplistic as her books “milk and honey” and “the sun and her flowers” Rupi’s Instagram account is equally artistic and elegant. The best part is her daily writing prompts to write/ ponder on at your time at home during this quarantine. Follow her for Instagram live “Writing Workshop” to get inspired and creative about your work, doesn’t matter if you write or not.

@chinmayisripaada | Chinmayi Sripada

Chinmayi on Instagram does not shy away from any subject matter and is open to educating people on what’s wrong and right. She believes in what is right and stands on her values. Apart from this, you should follow her for skin/ hair care advise and singing. Crucially her posts on Feminism is what everyone should read right now.

As most of us feel like we are spending our productive hours on Instagram scrolling through the random feed you should know it isn’t that hard to pick up a few good attributes from this social media contraption. Albeit it should come with a sound warning.

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THE SILENT CHEERLEADER

A TEACHER

When we hear the word teacher, our mind goes to white chalks, blackboards, exams and a pile of paper correction. Hardly do we see through it all, beyond that lies a human capable of changing simple minds into geniuses. The old proverb, teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions is surprisingly accurate.

Everyone can and is a student at some point in life, but not everyone can be a teacher. The ability to not only understand knowledge themselves but to pass it on and render it to young minds is truly amazing.

-By Umera Riyaz

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| SPECIAL Teaching is more of a passion than a profession, requires an attitude more than an aptitude. The life of a teacher is devoted to building up that attitude for themselves and their students. Apart from the subject content, the core teaching is to make their student a kind, compassionate and an independent being, who develops the art of living life with self-esteem and confidence.”

Dr Reena Dewan (Professor Dept. of English Language & Literature St Francis College for Women)

This teachers’ day, I would like to talk about how teachers must be more empathetic towards children and adults alike. I have memories of being humiliated, which is etched into my mind even now. The idea of having one ideal that children must aspire to, stunts a child’s growth. As a teacher myself, I’d say, let’s find alternative ways of dealing with them than violently belittling them. Spare a rod and spoil the child is an old saying that must be shunned.

Sindhu Usha (Verbal faculty with Jamboree Education) A teacher is like subtitles to a foreign language movie, without which you cannot understand the film, likewise even in life without a teacher, we are genuinely incomplete. A teacher is wind beneath students’ wings so that they can fly high. My teachers changed my life, and I wish to impact my students for a better future now as a teacher!

Shreshtha Manbasi Asst. Professor, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (Villa Marie Degree College for Women)

The teacher plays the role of initiator. Society needs to acknowledge and reciprocate what the teacher suggests would be best for a student. Similarly, it is the responsibility of a teacher to identify every student’s individuality. The teacher not only enacts several roles played by a parent but also prioritises what’s best for a child individually amongst a class of several students.

Sumaiyya Fayaz Teacher at Phoenix International School (Underprivileged school for children) 30 SEPTEMBER, 2020 TULIP

School is often referred to a second home because we spend a large part of our childhood at school and whether we believe or not, but a teacher subsequently becomes a second parent as well. Looking after us, guiding us and secretly loving us. Although during the age of adolescence, a teacher and student relationship is filled with conflict. As the student tries becoming an adult and the teacher tries her/his best to guide young adults in the right direction. From teaching us how to hold our pencils correctly to helping us decide over our future; teachers are always present.

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Teachers play a huge role in moulding a child in terms of his personality, skills and the child itself as a human. We may deny but more than half of the skills we know today is because of a teacher. The job that we are proud of is because of a teacher. The achievements we hold so dearly close to our hearts are because of our teachers.

A teacher’s support can uplift a child more than they can imagine.

Do you remember the smile from getting a gold star in your book?

Or that special attention on your birthday? Teachers make sure they spread joy and happiness in a student’s life.

Teachers are not merely educators who teach various subjects at an institute. They are mentors guiding us through are difficult decisions.

They are counsellors who talk us through our issues and are advisers suggesting the right over the wrong. They are gurus the wisest of the wise. They are tutors of life; they are our well-wishers in disguise.

As a society, we need to pay more and better respect for our teachers for all that they do for us. Life would not be as easy as it is without teachers. Schools, students and parents need to understand and realise the efforts a teacher puts in the betterment of a student.

Teaching is one of the noblest jobs in the world. It has a set of drawbacks, like low pay scale, less recognition and conflicts with management and parents. But the biggest outcome of teaching is being able to impact another life in the most beautiful way. An educator’s sacrifice and efforts go unnoticed throughout their career, by the time we realise this we out of school in our cubicles.

Reminiscing the good old memories.

Unfortunately, teachers never get the recognition they deserve from society. As tomorrow’s youth and society, we must change this and come together to celebrate and understand the value a teacher deserves. This teachers’ day let’s acknowledge their efforts and sacrifices towards society.

Let us be kinder and understanding towards our teachers, celebrate the human behind every student to live. Let’s celebrate teachers’ day!

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Leaving an Impact with Digital Content In this age of networking and social media, blogging & digital content creation can be a big platform to put forth one’s opinions and experiences to a greater audience. Blogging & Digital Creation can be a great way through which a lot of positive thoughts and emotions can be shared and addressed. Bloggers & Digital Creators are now speaking up about topics that are relatable to their audience and has helped many people come forward and talk about issues bothering them, bringing about a great positive change in the community. Digital content creation has also become an integral part of businesses as well. Food, Fashion and Travel blogging are some examples of through which businesses can market them better. Though blogging & digital content creation comes with its own criticism and difficulties, it can prove to be a significant way of bringing the community together through positivity and make the online space safe. Meet Hyderabad’s top Bloggers and Digital Content Creators & Read all about their vision, mission and their take on content creation!

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SATPREET KAUR A Blogger by passion who loves talking about all things fine under the sun. A PR and Communications Head by profession that helps her understand the best of influencers from the other side of the table.

How can Bloggers/Influencers use their platform to spread positivity and meaningful messages back to their followers?

Blogging is a very personal form of communication, and every individual is bound to have their opinions, that may or may not match the thoughts of others. Internet, social media to be more specific can be great but at the same point it can get too much, the amount of information available can be daunting. The best way to spread positivity is to make sure when you talk about something, the audience knows it’s your personal opinion. Choosing helpful topics like lifestyle, body positivity, mental health, careers have a great impact when shared as a personal experience, it’s important for them to know you are not a professional expert. There are certain topics that can get extremely complicated, but people would expect you to talk about it because everyone is - but you don’t need to! Having said that there are a lot of influencers who go beyond the safety net, accept criticism like a pro and leave a lasting impact. The takeaway is, if you can handle it, go ahead, but don’t do it just because you have a voice and people expect you to. @ssatpreetkaur

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ISHNA RAWLANI Started off as a Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger now spreads love through her creative stylish fashion videos around styling and more.

Do you feel the number of followers play a vital role in social media in terms of engagement the more the followers the better it is?

They definitely do. I have experienced this first hand. When your numbers and engagement is good, you get more work. But all this comes when content is King, that’s the first rule.

The social media world is developing at a much quicker pace every year. What do you think of the recent changes which has brought a great change and how?

There is so much creativity around and its stunning. Each and every person is unique in terms of their content. In terms of good change.

People have become more woke and aware. As it is 2020 has been all about changes. @ishnarawlani

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SHAGUN SEGAN A Travel Blogger based out of Hyderabad. Been travelling for over 12 years covering 22 Indian States and 35 Countries.

What according to you is the difference between a blogger and an influencer? How have the words gotten mixed up in recent times?

All bloggers can be influencers, but not all influencers can be bloggers. Someone with knowledge about a subject could now share it with people on their “Blog”, hence a Blogger. Multiple platforms came up to help people share their passion, like Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Tumblr, Twitter, etc. With lower entry barriers, one didn’t need to be an expert to share their views. It became more about expressing yourself than talking about the subject. Since more people were consuming your work, you held some ‘influence’ on their choices, hence the term “Influencer”. Then the online boom continued and unethical people entered the market, who faked it on the platforms till they ‘made it’. And all of this is still so new for everyone that there are hardly any means to check who’s real and who’s fake. But thankfully, more and more ‘Fake Influencers’ are being called out for unscrupulous activities, which helps to clean up the mess but also brings bad name to the whole community. Influencers love being called Bloggers because that is still respectable, but any Blogger worth their salt shall cringe on being called an Influencer.

What’s your take on PR Packages? How can the social media platform be a healthy place to spread positivity and avoid negativity according to you?

The surprising part is that in my 5 years of Blogging, not once I have used the term “PR Package” for anything. You mostly see newbies and wannabe ‘influencers’ come up with all these fancy terms. Like PR Package, Awards winners, Blog session, OOTD, BTS, VIP Invites, Curated shoot, etc. When you lack substance, you bolster that up with new terms and make it sound big. The best part about Social Media is that it can be what you want it to be. There’s a freedom of choice - who do you want to follow, whom to DM, whose comment to reply to, whose video you want to watch. So, if anyone feels that everything is negative, they need to step back and check if that’s what they are getting into unknowingly. Ignore those accounts; don’t engage with toxic people and you take charge of your own positivity. There are tonnes of accounts out there who talk real, have healthy discussions and bring joy to everyone’s life. But sadly, it’s the loud, obnoxious, hateful, negative stuff that gets our attention. Slowly we do fall back onto the right path and bring in all those positive vibes, but till then, all we can do is stay strong, positive and enjoy the platform. @eattripclick

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MEENAKSHI PAMNANI An Indian Fashion Blogger and Entrepreneur. Her page is a reflection of who she is and loves to create content which helps people enhance their lifestyle. Her content mainly revolves around pink and bling two of her biggest loves.

How do you keep yourself updated even when the fashion trend is keep on changing every day? Who is your motivation or inspiration?

Trends keep changing. I always like to keep it classic while I’m adapting to new things coming in trend. I’m the most comfy in long flowy dresses or a classic pant suit set. It’s either Girly or Glam for me. I would suggest - stick to your basics. Add a little bling and Voila! You are good to go.

In these testing times of Covid businesses are struggling to survive how Bloggers/Digital Creators can support other small businesses?

How would you be able to support them as a digital creator through your content on the social media platform?

It is a tough time for everyone and I feel really bad for small businesses because they have been badly hit. With everyone supporting - Vocal for local, we have been doing the same too.

We sit every day and find pages in different parts of India and pitch to working for them for absolutely free to support their business. We have been looking for smaller designers in Jaipur, Kolkata and other such places so that we can offer a different set of the audience when we create content for them on our page. @theshimmergirl

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VISHAL FERNANDES A profound business traveler and a widely recognized blogger who has established himself as an authority on all things luxe. He can mainly be found traveling the world and stopping off at some of the best hotels sampling their food & wines, or at some of the most prolific events. Along with his love for Food, Travel, and wines, comes a massive enthusiasm for cars & watches.

Q. How responsible do you think you are when contributing to society through your content?

I started blogging 10 years ago (on Blogspot) with whatever basic principles of blogging I knew back then. Validate facts before publishing, respect copyright laws, give credit where it’s due, honest opinions, disclosures about sponsored content and being aware of the possible implications or ramifications of your content. Although in recent years the blogosphere has changed towards microblogs and vlogs, I still tend to incorporate these basic principles with my content. And this, I think, makes me a responsible blogger towards society with my content.

Q. Do you feel there should be some code of ethics that should be followed by everyone online on social media platforms while generating the content?

As of today, there is no central authority that governs the blogosphere and this gives them freedom to publish whatever in a manner possible.

This I think is problematic, because it gives powers without restraint. To tackle this, I think it’s high time an actual mediating authority should come into existence to bring in some discipline. @thefernandist

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TANUSHA BAJAJ Content creator, stylist amongst other things.

In other words, jack of many trades!

Q. The social media world is developing at a much quicker pace every year. What do you think of the recent changes which have brought a great change and how?

I definitely think that due to the pandemic a lot of people are spending more time on social media and that is also making brands invest more on digital marketing simply because that’s currently the most effective medium. To see such a great shift in the active number of audience is a great change!

Q. What kind of responsibilities you think you have as a Blogger towards the society to spread positivity through your content, as a lot of negativity has taken over on social media platform now days?

Using your platform to address issues, to spread positivity and bring about awareness is stuff any individual should do regardless of how many people follow them. To an extent we are all influencers. Our thought process, our views and opinions can affect people around us. I’ve always encouraged the positive news of social media and I will continue to. @tanushabajaj

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DIVYA BOPPANA Loves creating content for the gram she’s a fashion enthusiast and a gourmand.

What advice would you give to those interested in building a following online that you have been doing to grow?

I believe in creating relatable and authentic content. Be yourself and spread your vibe. Be consistent and talk about stuff you truly believe in.

Sometimes the ideas run out to curate fashion content what do you do when it happens from where do you take inspiration, is it ok to take inspiration from someone?

My biggest source of inspiration is nature and myself. Yes, taking inspiration is fine but copying content is not okay.

Just do it your way. @divyaboppana_

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ARIA KRISHNAMURTI A Blogger from Hyderabad started off in London, once she graduated from London College of fashion in fashion communications. Aria has been a content creator for 5 years now, nationally and internationally. She creates fashion content primarily but also has gotten into lifestyle & travel blogging. She has a website www.Everythingaria.com where she writes about everything under the sun & moon!

The social media world is developing at a much quicker pace every year. What do you think of the recent changes which has brought a great change and how?

Well, I feel social media has always been informative, and it has changed to be a pleasant change during this year + the lockdown, there’s a welcome change in everyone’s opinions and voicing things out. Now more than ever, everyone’s suddenly not afraid to voice the important issues out nor have a conversation on them. I’m happy that a lot of people are now open to using their bare, raw emotions and feelings and self on social media, I would like to think, gone are the days of just “ pretty images” and filtered thoughts. It’s all about being evolving and changing the aspect for a few dozen around social media. Even the shy, have shunned being shy and have their voice up and ready to discuss the facts and figures. I am liking where this dialogue is heading. And I hope we continue to keep this change hard-core.

How according to you is a Blogger/Digital Creator responsible to spread positivity in the society and how responsible you think you are?

Well, content creators and bloggers have a lot of pressure when it comes to performing on social media. I don’t agree that it is ONLY content creators and bloggers who should be responsible to spread positivity on social media or in society. When it comes to spreading positivity it could be virtually or even physically. Just like any person over the internet, should be kind and gentle with their approach I feel content creators will take lead. We do everything in our power to put positivity out there along with all our work. Because when it comes from a platform with a reach and their audience it’s the most sensible thing to do. Just like you would want to preserve your families mental health and be positive and kind, it’s the same act of kindness over the internet and society. Everyone’s one big family and if we don’t create positive dialogues or work, it will slowly eat the person who follows you, you and your work. It will catch you in non-positive ways. Hence content creators and bloggers are doubly sure and affirmed to put out positive content and try to make social media and society a better space of living. @stylemearia

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HASINI YELLA REDDY A Hyderabadi girl who loves experimenting with fashion.

She loves creating content on fashion and skincare.

Fashion enthusiasts who are looking for some fashion tips and styling, her Instagram handle might help you find references and inspiration.

Q. How important is selecting a niche and sticking to it for creating content, can content sometimes go out of the niche?

Niche plays a very important role in creating content while one should know what makes them passionate to create content. Sticking around your niche makes your audience know more about your personality and style statement.

And there is nothing wrong in going out of the niche, it’s always good to experiment and try new things to find new you. You always learn about your interests by exploring new things around but make sure you create your vibe and style.

Q. What kind of responsibilities you think you have as a digital creator towards the society to spread positivity through your content, as a lot of negativity has taken over on social media platform now days?

As a content creator, one should have the responsibility to influence people in a good way. Firstly I encourage everyone to spread positivity and believe in self-love. I believe “the way you carry yourself matters the most”, people shouldn’t differentiate themselves nor others based on religion, caste, skin tone, body weight and appearance. Negativity affects mental health and leads to depression. I hope people understand this and end it soon.

I’m making sure whenever I receive negative actions in my feed I take them down, depending on the situation I would give them the positive feedback to make them understand. Always see the good side and ignore the negative side; they aren’t going any far. Change starts with you; always be a better person and true to yourself then the negativity will overcome. Hold on to love! People deserve it! @hasiniyellareddy

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INSIA NAQVI She’s a Writer, Video Creator and an Entrepreneur. She makes funny relatable content, works on poetry and has founded Hydrostan (a quintessential Hyderabadi apparel brand) alongside with her best friend. She uses her platform to inspire change through humor.

Q. How responsible you think you are when contributing to society through your content?

With great reach and exposure, comes great responsibility and the only way to ensure responsibility whilst creating content is to know the difference between humor and cyber bullying under the garb of humor. So long as your content is organic, authentic and doesn’t violate a people, you’re in the clear.

Q. How do you deal with the Negativity Online? How do you keep a focus and where do you take inspiration from to get ideas for your content?

People tend to forget dissent is their right and so is free speech. What isn’t their right is vulgarity, robbing people of their dignity and seriously damaging some ones mental health simply because you don’t agree with their content.

Incessant cyber bullying should not be an occupational hazard. You could always hit that unfollow button or report content you find offensive instead of lacing together a string of abuses aimed at someone you barely know. That is what would’ve happened in an ideal world. In this more realistic one, you need to suck it up, dust the hate off and do your thing.

That’s pretty much what I do. I no longer block anyone. I just respond with a heart or an “ok” and move on. I draw inspiration from my day to day life and channel all of my energy into creating something that would not only brighten my day but help my viewers take their mind off the vicissitudes of life. I’ve created content not only around dakhni-ness, but also strived to keep it fresh with a new concept every other week. There’s a lot more to Hyderabadi content creation than what meets the eye. @_insiagram_

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PARIDHI GULATI A Fashion & Lifestyle content creator she loves to pose for the camera and spread happiness through her content.

Q. Now days mobiles are easy to carry and take photos compared to DSLR cameras what do you have to say about it?

Of course yes, mobiles being ‘pocket-sized’ are easier to carry and with the advent of ‘Smart’ phones and a rising popularity of social media among the youth and the masses, where each individual is a channel, a medium, a content creator- shooting ‘on the fly’ is more convenient with a camera phone. In phone camera, you get multiple automatic features - adjusting light, face tuning, auto-blur, colour enhancement, etc along with some many popular editing apps( lightroom, photoshop, picsart, snapseed) to digitally enhance your picture and make the picture look more appealing. In the end, photography is about the creation of attractive images. The pictures clicked with DSLR camera gives ample chance to photographer, to not just click the shutter button but also to play with the raw images, and produce digitally appealing images with the optimum quality. It depends on where the images would be used DSLR camera is used for high end add shoots for more crisp clarity for billboards and advertising purpose.

Q. How do you deal with online bullying or trolling, what should one do in this scenario?

Remember, a troller wants is to insinuate hatred, denigrate, humiliate, inflict pain on you and vent their insecurities upon you. Don’t fall in that trap and do not let it hamper your mental peace. If a comment is not adding any value and is not said in the best interest, and the ‘opinions’ by them is nothing, but nasty nudge at you, then, The best policy is to ignore such comments. Feed no fodder to such notorious people because firstly they are not real IDs, most of the times, hiding behind a screen and secondly, they want your attention and disturb your mental peace.

If the perpetrator is causing mental torture and is abusivesimply block and report that account to Instagram. And in the extreme-most case, report it to Cybercrime police.

Having said that, If a particular comment is a constructive criticism or a suggestion, respond them with facts, and ask them a suggestion on what made them conclude that, ask them how can you improve and or mitigate it with humour. Remember, Kindness is the new cool. @vogueandvanities_pari

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ANUDEEP BAIDYA A Men’s Fashion Blogger based in Hyderabad, blogs about Fashion & Lifestyle. Also, have an independent website www.mensopedia.com which talks about men’s fashion and other essential topics.

How do you deal with the Negativity Online?

How do you keep a focus and where do you take inspiration from to get ideas for your content?

I don’t pay attention to Negativity online as I don’t like any distractions from my work.

My focus comes from creating content that I am passionate about. I find inspiration from different platforms, Pinterest, and Instagram. If I find a specific trend interesting from the runway or celebrities, I take inspiration from there and create my own version of that style.

In these testing times of Covid businesses are struggling to survive how Bloggers/ Digital Creators can support other small businesses? How would you be able to support them as a food blogger through your content on the social media platform?

As times are difficult now, it is not just businesses but even creators that are struggling. But for some genuine brands working on barter is one way to support them and it benefits both of us. However, promoting and supporting some favorite brands is an ongoing thing I do on my feed. I want to showcase those brands to my followers as well.

Together with brands, I hope we can tackle this situation. @in.his.wardrobe

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BHAVANA RAO A lifestyle Influencer and a Youtuber.

It’s been almost a year since she started her journey as an influencer.

She loves what she does and she finds peace in her work. She loves the process of the work she wakes up with the best feeling ever to create content.

Q. The social media world is developing at a much quicker pace every year. What do you think of the recent changes which has brought a great change and how?

Social media has definitely changed drastically during the last few years And I’m really happy with the way it has been evolved cause there is space for every new creator out here who’s sceptical of starting their journey in this industry. I’m glad that social media has bought in the awareness for creativity as a career, and people have taken art seriously also the millennials are not afraid to pursue their career in social media. I think it’s a good change.

Q. How according to you is a Blogger/Digital Creator responsible to spread positivity in the society and how responsible you think you are?

As a blogger or influencer one should always keep their audience aware of positivity as social media can even become toxic sometimes. With all the love you get from the audience, there are always people looking forward to putting you down no matter what you do but I think as an influencer I keep my audience aware of the importance of positivity and being kind or protecting once peace. Cause social media is a platform where teenagers get easily gullible and I think as influencers we are responsible to make them aware of certain things.

Be it body positivity or mental health or even bullying on the internet. @bhavana__rao

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Products To Redefine Your Skincare Routine!

-By Umera Riyaz

With seasons changing, it is super challenging to keep up a skincare routine. Especially one that suits the weather but also works for your skin. All the stress built up from your deadlines and irregular sleep patterns results on your skin. Of course, with a good sleep schedule, a healthy diet plan, and plenty of water you can achieve gorgeous and radiant skin. But if you go an extra mile, it will be a finishing touch to your skin.

We plan our diet and exercise to keep our body healthy. The same applies to our skin. It is vital to feed your skin with what is beneficial for it. With the right products and correct usage, your skin can improve. The right products can not only improve your skin but reduce your dark spots, minimise your pores and even out the texture of your skin. Although skin care is essential, excess usage of skincare products can damage your skin more than cure. Which is why the exact amount must be taken into notice while applying, this way your products will give you the desired results and last longer as well. Since its almost monsoon, we have curated a range of skincare products for just for your skin needs.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser If you have been facing issues with acne, dryness and oily skin, then this product is your saviour. The speciality of this cleanser is that it moisturises as it cleans so if you’re on go all you need to do is to wash your face. It is a mild-soap free cleanser hence doesn’t disturb your pH balance which is very important for your skin. It does not clog your pores that means bye-bye blackheads.

This cleanser is excellent for sensitive skin as it does not irritate the skin, nor does it cause inflammation.

Price starting at Rs.255/-

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Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub

Exfoliating our skin is as important as cleaning, scrubbing helps to remove dead skin and remove other dirt that gets stuck into our pores. Over time this dirt turns into blackheads, and our skin needs to be exfoliated regularly. This scrub gently exfoliates your skin and removes dead skin. It perforates deep into the pores and removes all dirt and blackheads.

Priced starting at Rs.160/-

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Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Pixi Glow Tonic

If you’re a workaholic and can’t make time for an extended skincare routine, this facial oil is for you. Apply this facial oil at night before going to bed. It helps in reducing fine lines, also improves the texture of your skin. It helps the skin remain firm and moisturised. It consists of essential oils like lavender essential oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Squalane keeps the skin hydrated, soft and moisturised.

Priced at Rs.2100/-

If you feel your skin is missing the sunkissed glow, then this toner is for you. The Pixi Glow Tonic gentle exfoliates and tones the skin.

Reduces pores and encourages cell renewal. It consists of aloe vera, which helps the skin soothe and hydrate. This toner is free of alcohol and paraben, which is excellent for sensitive skin.

Priced at Rs.1250/-

St. BotanicaVitamin C 20%, E & Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

This serum consists of various vital ingredients for healthy skin. Vitamin C helps in reducing dark spots, fights against sun damage and keeps the skin firm. Vitamin E hydrates the skin and protects the skin when exposed to UV rays. Witch Hazel extract reduces enlarged pores and balances the pH level of the skin. Unlike most serums St. Botanica is free from mineral oils, parabens, silicones and sulfate.

Priced at Rs.1799/-

The Face Shop- Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel

Aloe vera gel is a marvellous moisturiser for all skin types. It helps fight sunburns, ageing, fine lines and stretch marks. It’s good for acne-prone skin and soothes the skin from any inflammation caused. It hydrates and nourishes the skin making it smooth and supple.

Price at Rs.450/-

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| BEAUTY With these skincare goodies, your skin will glow with radiance. Make sure you read the list of ingredients for allergies and always patch test your products before application.

O3+ Eye Circle Cream

With increased screentime, our eyes stress more than usual and irregular sleep causes dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles.

The O3+ eye cream is known to naturally contour your undereye by uplifting the skin around the eye. It reduces dark circles, puffiness and even out wrinkles, giving you a fresh look. We recommend it to be applied twice daily.

Priced at Rs.445/-

BRUTS BEES Lip Balm

No matter what weather we often face a crisis of chapped lips using an effective lip balm to protect and nourish your lips is crucial. The Burts Bees lip balm is made from 100% beeswax and free from petroleum jelly. This lip balm consists of Vitamin E, which improves blood circulation and generates new skin cells. It can be used all around the year. With regular use, it will leave your lips soft and supple.

Priced at Rs.600/-

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“There are three main factors for skincare Cleansing, Exfoliation, Toning and Moisturising. Cleansing is essential as it opens pores and allows the skin to breathe. I recommend Kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser and Sebamed clear face cleansing.

Next important step is exfoliating it helps in removing dead skin cells and unclog pores some best exfoliating products are forest essentials hand pounded organic fruit scrub and wishful yo glow enzyme scrub.

Store-bought toners may not be great, but use natural ingredients like green tea, lemon juice, rose water, cucumber water and chamomile tea for toning your skin. Lastly, lock your prepped skin with some good moisturisers like Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream and Tatcha The Water Cream”.

Princy, Makeup Artist (Bridal Airbrush Makeup artist) Instagram: @princymakeupartist “The Monsoon season is where we need to maintain a good skincare routine. The climate is unpredictable.

And different skin types react differently. It is good to stay hydrated; a toner is a must-have I recommend rose water. Never skip on moisturising, and I prefer lightweight moisturisers like Kiehl’s ultra facial cream or Clinique Moisture Surge.

Always use a mild wash face to protect your skin from harsh chemicals. Make a habit of using a night cream I would suggest Laniege water sleep mask”.

Iman Zaidi (Makeup Artist) Instagram: @makeupbyimanzaidi

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Emphatatic & Elite

Syed Irfan In a world radically altered bythe Covid-19 pandemic, philanthropic stints of this young businessman during lockdown from Hyderabad seem straight out of a cinematic reel. But only they are as real as it gets. Being born with a golden spoon hasn’t affected altruism he inherited from his father Syed Hameeduddin who started his career repairing bicycle punctures by the historic Charminar nearly five decades ago and went on to establishing an empire whose products have become a household name in Hyderabad and beyond. In the recent times, Irfan and his brothers Syed Waqaruddin, Syed Imranuddin and Syed Zeeshanuddin under his father’s guidance have been providing daily cooked meals, doorstep delivery of monthly ration kits, and even free oxygen cylinders to Covid-affected families. Here’s a candid conversation with Syed Irfan, Vice Chairman - RR Group of Companies.

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How did you become an entrepreneur? Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

Being human is more important than being a businessman or an entrepreneur, something my father wanted my first focus to be.

Sometimes that leads to good ideas, and these ideas take us on new roads and life changing journeys. It is our social responsibility as a human being to care about others around us. During the pandemic, thousands of people did not have food to eat, countless others lost jobs. If you can be an entrepreneur, your first responsibility is to be able to help others with your work, make a difference. It gives you satisfaction that a million dollars can’t buy. Otherwise, I like to keep it plain and simple. When not at work, I love skylarking with my friends, long drives and family indulgences.

What is the STARTUP story behind your business? When did it start?

It is not a lesser known fact that we rose from very humble beginnings.

My father (Syed Hameeduddin) used to sit along the pavement by the historic Charminar and repair punctured tyres. He worked really hard to feed us, and gradually jumped into the tobacco business. Our whole family used to work with him to deliver the orders, and gradually we expanded year after year. Today, RR Group of Companies is spread across different verticals from manufacturing spices and kitchen products to realty and development. We founded a group of companies to cater needs of the modern world with the name WIIZ an acronym formed from the first letters of us brothers –Waqar, Imran, Irfan and Zeeshan. Our company WIIZ Realtors LLP in real estate business, WIIZ Health Tech has been handling all technical, medical and surgical equipment in the healthcare sector. WIIZ LED that deals in LED fittings and electrical accessories has shown promising growth.

As an entrepreneur, what is it that motivates and drives you?

The joy achieved by helping people who do not ask out of their dignity is priceless. They thank us when we extend a helping hand, and I thank the Almighty for giving me the opportunity to. It gives me a feeling of selfsatisfaction that is unmatched. And it keeps me going.

Who Inspires You? My father (Syed Hameeduddin) worked really hard all day to long under the sun to feed us every day. When we gradually grew into a business empire, he did not disregard the humble past and always makes it a point to help people in need, regardless of their race or religion.

He taught us to love people, love the country and how to face the challenges with a smile on face, with no room for dissent, disappointment or grudge against anyone.

During the recent lockdown, through our RR Charitable Trust, he arranged Covid tests for our entire workforce, provided monthly ration packs to all and immunity boosting medicines to anyone who tested positive. He still attends weddings of his friend’s daughters and looks after the arrangements personally, staying with them till the lights go out. His simplicity and altruism continues to be an incessant inspiration.

Tell us about the biggest challenge you have faced?

Being born with a golden spoon in an opulent family, and not forgetting the humble beginning of the business is a big challenge, and so is maintaining relations with everyone. I think the biggest challenge is to be able to fulfil the dreams of my father, who wants to see our business and our family help more and more

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people in employment, providing food for everyone and being able to extend means for education in every household.

Has the pandemic had any effect on your business? How did you manage, if so?

Per se the market situation, it was not the best business quarter for our convention centres and function halls. But we’ve had the opportunity to get closer to our workforce, and also to the people. They are our family too, and they take pride in our bonding with them. The smiles on the faces of deserving people, and some even from middle class strata who lost jobs during lockdown, has multiplied our zeal. We were able to help moderate to critically ill patients affected by the Corona Virus with free Oxygen cylinders. The satisfaction was unprecedented and it has far more than just balanced the disruptions due to the Covid situation.

In one word, describe your life as an entrepreneur.

Challenging.

How do you generate new ideas?

Ideas are born from real life circumstances. Personally for me, both domestic and international travel is also a way to explore new ideas

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by exchanging thoughts with intellectuals. Every travel or journey is a lesson for me, understanding people from across the world, their nature, psychology, traditions, principles and success stories.

Sometimes, even simplest of real life circumstances can seem like inspiration for a business model. The key is to balance themwith the ones that are both innovative and pragmatic.

What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs who are starting out?

There is no shortcut to success. One should first have undeterred determination. Patience and persistence will make the journey easy. Without stamina, skill, strength and speed, achieving not just business goals but anything could be difficult, especially as an entrepreneur is always racing against time.

What’s your definition of success, and do you believe you’ve achieved it yet?

Fortune favours the brave. If you have good intentions and an innovative business idea, Almighty paves way for your success. At the helm of the company, we’re way ahead of the competition. The first generation of our family spent life in penury. As the second generation, I am blessed with an opulence of love, wealth and business. Being able to help someone is success, the priceless smile on their face is success and the trust of your employees in you is success. When you’re at the helm, success would also be to keep things relevant to the changing times for decades to come.

What are your future plans?

My immediate goal is to restore things to normalcy after the pandemic whirls out. By mid-2021, we are planning to fortify our presence into realty and electrical supplies. Our focus will be to diversify without diluting the essence of the brand RR Group of Companies has become.

Rapid Fire 1. If you could buy any type of food (right now) what would you buy?

Arabian Shawarma.

2. What is one of the things you would put on your “bucket” list?

Skydiving at Palm Jumeriah in Dubai.

3. If a movie was made of your life what genre would it be, who would play you?

Docudrama. Amir Khan.

4. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Dubai, for exploring more business opportunities. It is like a second home.

5. Are you a morning or night person?

I’m up early morning and stay awake till late. Mornings help me look at business activities, and in the nights, I usually hang out with family and friends.

6. What is one of your weird quirks?

Being excessively reserved.

7. Describe yourself in 3 words.

Optimistic. Pragmatic. Simplistic.

8. If you could trade lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?

My father. If there was a way, I would go back in time and exchange the burden of his hardship from early days in life with mine.

9. What is the one thing you have always wanted to do?

Find happiness in others’ happiness.

10. What TV sitcom family would you be a member of?

Dirilis: Ertugrul.

11. If you could teleport, where would you go, why?

London or Switzerland, just for the love of it.

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This Season, Get Your Prints Done!

In summer, we all love cotton Dupattas and sarees.

Then why not get it printed in different types. You can get all types prints in our Hyderabad. Isn’t it wonderful!

We got you a list of prints and places. So, you don’t have to worry about searching for them.

- By Srija Peram Reddy

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Block Printing

These days, nearly everything we buy is mass produced and machine-made. It’s difficult to imagine the days when garments were sewn by hand and cloth was block printed. Today the process of block printing is popularly associated with making designs on fabrics by printing on them, with the help of a block made for that purpose. Believed to have its origin in China, block printing has been in use around the world now, for quite some time.

Block printing is making use of a carved piece of wood or any other type of wooden block to imprint an image on fabric or paper. In the early days of printing, it was used to print entire books.It has simplicity and ease of execution.

There is the sharpness, accuracy and fine detailing of prints made on the fabrics. The huge possibilities of match and mix of different block designs in various colours on the same fabric as in large canvas fabrics like the saree and salwar kameez is stupendous. A large number of wooden blocks are always kept in readiness for use based on the intended patterns and designs.

Creating a new block with a new design is fairly quick and easy.

Blocks are of good quality wood and so they have durability.

Metallic blocks are sometimes used but maneuverability limits their use compared to wooden blocks.Intricate and sharp detailing for complicated designs can be etched out in the blocks which is possible only in these wooden blocks. Accessories like hair brushes are used for filling in the blank areas between outlines of the design.

A point on the block serves as a guide for the repeat impression, so that the whole effect is continuous and not disjoint. The extensive choice of colours make the designs vibrant and fresh-feel. Block prints and brush prints having been tried out successfully on fabrics like cotton, silkand others.

Get your fabrics done by Block printing @Iksha Designs Address: Eagle Block Printing & Tailoring 1 EME Canteen, Eagle Chowk, Bolarum, Secunderabad, Telangana Open : 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Phone No: +919885288962

Kalamkari

Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand painting done on cotton or silk fabric with a tamarind pen, using natural dyes. The word Kalamkari is derived from a Persian word where ‘kalam‘ means pen and ‘kari‘ refers to craftsmanship. This art involves 23 tedious steps of dyeing, bleaching, hand painting, block printing, starching, cleaning and more. Motifs drawn in Kalamkari spans from flowers, peacock, paisleys to divine characters of Hindu epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Nowadays, this art is primarily done to create Kalamkari sarees.

The process of making Kalamkari involves 23 steps. From natural process of bleaching the fabric, softening it, sun drying, preparing natural dyes, hand painting, to the processes of air drying and washing, the entire procedure is a process which requires precision and an eye for detailing.

Kalamkari art primarily use earthy colours like indigo, mustard, rust, black and green. Natural dyes used to paint colours in Kalamkari art is extracted for natural sources with no use of chemicals and artificial matter.

There are two identifiable styles of Kalamkari art in India – Srikalahasti style and Machilipatnam style. In the Machilipatnam style of Kalamkari, motifs are essentially printed with hand-carved traditional blocks with intricate detailing painted by hands. On the other hand, Srikalahasti style of painting draws inspiration from the Hindu mythology describing scenes from the epics and folklore. This style holds a strong religious connect because of its origin in the temples.

From the first representation of Kalamkari art as religious paintings, depicting Indian gods and goddesses to the process of gaining recognition during the reign of Mughal dynasty, and till today when Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of Kalamkari; this art has come a long way.

Get your fabrics done by Kalamkari print @Creative Bee Address: H No 8-2-466/1A, Road No 4, Banjara Hills (Opposite Road to GVK One Entry Gate, Telangana - 500034 Open : 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Phone No: 040 2335 0474 TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2020 53

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Mirror Work

Mirror work has been in vogue for centuries and is popularly known as “Shisha” or “Abhala Bharat” embroidery. This is an art form in which mirrors of various shapes are fixed on to the fabric through embroidery. In recent times however, mirrors have been replaced by reflective luminescent metal pieces of different shapes and sizes, particularly on apparel. Mirror work is used on various fabrics such as georgette, crepe, cotton, silk, chiffon and many more which are then turned into attractive apparel and accessories ranging from sarees, to cushion covers and belts.

Mirror or Shisha embroidery as we find it today actually originated in the 17th century and was originally done by using Mica. It which was later replaced by glass. The use of these decorative embellishments was inherited from Iran during the Mughal reign.

However, surprisingly, the Mughal rulers did not wear clothes embellished with mirrors.

Mirror work is used to embellish and decorate a variety of items such as sarees, dresses, skirts, bags, cushion covers, bedspreads, wall hangings and many such items. The products not only have a great demand within India, but globally as well. Shisha work products are always in vogue regardless of the occasion or the type of décor.

Mirror work or embroidery is a significant local craft in the state of Gujarat and is known as ‘Abhala Bharat’ and different variations of this craft can be seen in varying shades across the various regions of the state. Gujarat is particularly famous for its mirror-embellished chaniya-cholis, torans, tapestries, accessories, apparel and bags and other exquisite mirror work handicrafts from the state.

Get your fabrics done by mirror work @Vasavi Prints Address: Vinaya,Plot #1180,Road #45, Jubilee Hills,Landmarks: Opposite Cafe Coffee Day, adjacent to Heart Cup Coffee, Hyderabad, 500033 Open :9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Phone No: 040 2354 8733

Ajrak Print

When the world is buzzing with “sustainability” and “environmentfriendly” as the newest big trends of the future, for many centuries, innumerable crafts have existed in harmony with nature. Some things so subtle that they do not glare out, yet so vivid that one cannot help but appreciate the aesthetics in their creation. One such craft is the Ajrak.

Traditionally, Ajrak is the name of a block printed cloth with deep crimson red and indigo blue background, bearing symmetrical patterns with interspersed unprinted sparkling white motifs. An ancient craft, the history of the Ajrak can be traced back to the civilizations of the Indus Valley that existed around 2500 BC-1500 BC.The term “Ajrak”, may be derived from “Azrak”, meaning blue in Arabic, as blue happens to be the one of the principal colours in Ajrak printing.

The Ajrak is usually about 2.5-3meters in length. The authentic Ajrak is printed on both sides by a method called resist printing. The printing is done by hand with hand carved wooden blocks. Several different blocks are used to give the characteristic repeated patterning.

Making the blocks is a considerable challenge since the pattern has to synchronize perfectly with the whole of the Ajrak as well as cover various areas against dye.

Ajarak printing is a long process involving many stages of printing and washing the fabric over and over again with various natural dyes and mordants such as harda, lime, alizarin, indigo and even camel dung.

The technique of resist printing allows exclusive absorption of a dye in the desired areas only and prevents absorption on the areas intended to be left uncolored.

This craft has been on a decline because modern, quicker methods of printing and bright chemical dyes are replacing the natural, muted colours and this slow and careful process of printing this traditional textile. But with efforts of the master craftsmen and increasing awareness among the urban people, this crafts is slowly gaining momentum. Because of being an environment friendly ancient craft, Ajrak, is slowly gaining visibility among the cosmopolitan.

Get your fabrics done by Ajrak print @Malkha Prints Address: H.no.8-2-282 Rd.no.3, Banjara Hills right, next to Kangaroo Kids School, Hyderabad, Telangana 500028 Open :9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Phone No: 040 23539872

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Screen Printing

Screenprinting is undoubtedly an art form. The attention to detail that goes into the screenprinting process is crucial. Screenprinting is not an exact science and it’s best for vibrant designs. Mostly it is done in bulk and manually handled.

Ink + screen (mesh stencil) = screenprinting! Luckily, the screen printing process itself has very little limits on what surfaces can be used to print on. Staying on trend is easy-peasy with this process, considering all of the awesome ink types available that can manipulate the “look” of the final print. Expert printers understand the relationships between the various inks, fabric materials, and fabriccolours - with this knowledge, they’re able to help achieve the look you’re going for.

Technically Speaking, screen printing is one screen (mesh stencil) is used for each colour to be printed - screens must be lined up and printed on test sheets to ensure that all of the colours line up correctly. Inks are then pushed through the screens one colour at a time onto the apparel. Finally, each piece is run through a large dryer to cure the inks.

Many people think screenprinting is limited to shirts only - this couldn’t be more false! Here’s the lowdown on what can be screen printed - tote bags/purses , jackets, mouse pads, flags, banners, signs, bandanas, and more.

Explore different options. Think you’re limited to a plain old cotton shirt for screen printing? Think again! There are a ton of great synthetic fabrics out there that work great with - polyester, silk, viscose, and more.

Get your fabrics done by Screen printing @Sreeja Saree Printers Address: 18-3-463/1/65/a , Near AdarshShool, Sivaji Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500053 Open :9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Phone No:092473 50908

Digital printing

Digital printing on fabric is also known as digital textile printing.What is Fabric Printing?Fabric printing is the process of applying coloured patterns and designs onto fabric.

In the 1990s, ink-jet printers became widely available for paper printing applications — you might even have one on your office desk right now!The technology has continued to develop with time. It has been so much developed that we are printing on fabrics these days.

Digital fabric printing is act of printing digital files onto fabric using ink jet based printers.

There are mainly two successful digital textile printing methods:Sublimation Digital Printing, Direct Digital Printing. There are lot of benefits for digital printing. Digital fabric printing is always pushing the boundaries of innovation and has come long way since its inception.

In simple words, when digital images are reproduced on physical surface, it is called digital printing. The physical surface can be in forms like paper, cloth, plastic, film, etc. In digital textile printing, once the design is created, it can be directly printed on the fabric from the computer. This process does not require any other step. Just as an image is printed on the paper easily, one can print designs on fabric.

Digital printing has opened new doors for textile and clothing designers in the retail market. In the future, digital printing technology will not only replace the existing printing methods, but also offer new products, opportunities and markets.

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Tryst with Green Living What is sustainable living? It is a philosophy that encourages you to make choices that will optimize your health, the health of your community, and the health of the planet, by choosing to use resources mindfully, and by choosing to buy things that last for a long time, are multi-functional, and are non-toxic to your health. It does not mean you have to throw away your current lifestyle.

You have to do it for yourself and the unconventional droughts and floods you are facing right now.

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ENVIRONMMENT | Many of the articles, facts or documentaries we read or watch on sustainable lifestyle predominantly come from the first world countries where standards of living, opportunities and public responsibility are much higher than what we have.

Nevertheless, we are the ones who are going to be affected the most due to the virtue of our topography and being a woman worsens that. For instance, a woman of colour in Jakarta (which is sinking at the rate of 25 cm per year) is unequivocally more affected by climate change right now than a white man in the United States.

The first step to begin a sustainable lifestyle is to know “Why you are doing this? What point are you trying to prove? My point was to quit multinational cooperations and stop supporting voracious companies. End of the day, climate change or plastic consumption is rooted in these companies who take no responsibility on providing better for the people and only work for their gain. If you are a 19-year-old, student, drowning in assignments, dependent on your family and living in a family you must be questioning if it is even possible to live in a lifestyle like this. Over the last two years, I have worked to make this lifestyle accommodable with me in the least irruptive way as possible.

Although I will disclose, I do slack now and then.

Living and being dependent on your family comes with its own set of challenges. Although my family is in favour of me following this lifestyle that doesn’t mean they follow as I do. For instance, I use a bamboo toothbrush while my sister uses an electric toothbrush. This

candidly shows how adverse people in a family can be even after understanding its impact.

The worst effect on my attempt for green living is covid-19. My plastic consumption has almost doubled since the lockdown. No, I am not talking about odd bits and pieces of plastic-like straws and chocolate wrappers. It is also about using sanitizers in a plastic container, nonbiodegradable masks and everything we are letting slide these days for our health. Ironically avoiding the use of plastic once doesn’t have an immediate effect on our health. So, you will only see this effect after much time. Like asthma and other breathing problems, you may sustain in your future is due to the choices you make now.

FOOD. One of the most vocal points of sustainable living. If you think being vegan is a cure-all like the west, then you are wrong. Living on plant-based diet sure is 100% good for the planet but eating locally and seasonally is more important which is often not conveyed by these so-called vegan gurus. For instance, the avocados available here are strenuous to grow and therefore expensive while a lot of vegan bloggers show avocadoes as a bare minimum in their diet.

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easiest way to use my kitchen waste through Max La Manna’s book “More Plants Less Waste”. He uses vegetable waste like leafy greens stem, corn stock, onion peels, carrot tops, etc to make vegetable stock used to make soup. Another trick is using citrus discards to produce a non-toxic homemade home cleaner.

The key for living a green living is learning, understanding and implementing. If you start to learn and question your life choices and execute it to change in small ways- that is progress. You will fail sometime and succeed most times but remember your goal. Start with tiny changes like using a reusable straw/cloth bag/water bottle, switch off appliances and plug them out to save electricity and use less fossil fuels. Buying less is an easy way to reduce your waste.

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less waste you generate.

Don’t mistake this for greenwashing or whitewashing. I am not trying to enunciate consumer guilt. I believe that “social change will bring political change”. The small steps we take as an individual will bring change in the functioning of the profit-driven system. The choice we make as consumers in choosing to support the fossil fuel industry or sustainable brands is on us.

I believe that sustainable living is mattering, especially if you’re living in a big city in a mainstream manner because you need to control the things that can be controlled. There are so many things that are out of our control. The air we breathe, the fuel that we use. But if you control the things that you can control, like the products that you put in your body and on your body, and the way you store your food to ensure that chemicals don’t get leached into it, then I believe that you can positively impact your health by controlling those things.

Here are two physical stores from Hyderabad who are working to help consumers shop consciously.

Khadi Eco Basket 1-8-156 /160, 1st Floor, Plot no. 10 Pender Ghast Road, Hyderabad, Telangana 500003.

ContactNo.091009 59697 Plantarium-Plant based store & Café 4th Floor, Diamond Park, above HDFC Bank, Vinayak Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500003.

Contact No. 090149 21819

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The Chic Art Of Henna Even though the word Henna is synonymous to weddings and tradition, the art has been proving it’s versatility. In the recent Pandemic and Lockdown, henna artists have come up with inventive ideas of Online henna classes, DIY Henna kits and Mehendi Stencils, that have given their clients an opportunity and channel to bring out their creative side. With people experimenting and wanting unique henna designs on their special day and occasions, the artists are working hard to stay on top of all the trending themes.

- By Asna Abdul Haq

@i_amtulzahida

Bridal look isn’t complete without intricate motifs of henna, adorning the arms and feet of the bride. Considering this and the fun rituals prior to the wedding, mehendi ceremony has become an integral part of weddings and Indian culture. As the mehendi rituals have evolved over the years, so has mehendi designs. With minimalistic designs, Arabic and Khafif designs and caricature henna being in vogue,Amtul has been proving her versatility as a henna artist.With big help from social media, she has been able to build her client base and has created a good reputation for herself. She specializes in experimental designs and make sure the client’s needs are matched with great detail and finesse.The pandemic causing panic and anxiety in the community, Amtul takes great precautions in maintaining hygiene and sanitization of her tools and henna cones.

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@teammehendiwale (TMW)

Mehendi is a beautiful and auspicious pre-wedding ritual for all the Indian brides-to-be. This is one particular day when henna is applied on the bride’s hands to symbolize love and beginnings of a new life. The mehendi ceremony allows the bride and her family to celebrate this auspicious beginning with joy and laughter.

Team Mehendi Wale (TMW) mehendi artist in Hyderabad has a team of experienced and handpicked mehendi artists with expertise and knack for intricate bridal mehendi designs and are already making waves in the mehendi industry. They are most careful about the finesse of the mehendi and work meticulously with intricate designs. TMW works with traditional bridal mehendi, Caricature Mehendi, Khafif Mehendi to Arabic Mehendi. There is a much detailing in their designs in the form of shades, bold strokes and elaborate mehendi designs.TMW treat their work with sincerity and professionalism, and in the time of pandemic, they take special care about the sanitization and hygiene of their products and tools.

@thehennaartist

Henna isa way of expressing passion, love, beauty and joy. Henna as an art has evolved in many ways, as people are a lot more open to new and unique ideas. Brides are now incorporating their personalities and stories into the henna designs.

Zeba’sjourney as a henna artist started in Qatar when she decided to get my talent out in the world and created an around Ramadan 2014. The response she received was amazing and soon she had clients coming back to her with praises and appreciation of her work. Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen events, she along with her family, moved to Hyderabad last year. Though a little apprehensive in the beginning, she decided to take a step and revived her account with a Hyderabadi base and it turned out to be a great decision. In Hyderabad, she was able to expand her business and put together a professional staff, that works earnestly in making the henna experience happy and joyful. Though it’s a challenge to be working in the current Covid situation, Zeba and her team always makes sure that hygiene and sanitization while applying henna is a priority, and give their best despite the hindrances.

Zeba’s experience in the field has grown overtime, and now, Henna is like therapy, which helps her grow with uniqueness and freshness in the work.

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@maseeramehndi_artist:

It’s no secret that henna is a vital part of the South East Asian culture, a tradition that holds firm roots in the history of Indian beauty.How a plant made its way into becoming such an integral part of Indian weddings is anyone’s guess, but the fact simply solidifies the role of henna in Indian culture. From the obvious wedding scenarios, where the mark of the bride comes from her arms stained in henna patterns, to the tradition of the groom seeking his initials in her palms, to festivals, to even the most minor of celebrations, henna has always been a permanent guest. Henna has been a passion of Maseera, awardee ofTelangana Artists Association, since the age of eight, and over the years, it has manifested itself into a set of goals that she want to reach at any cost. It is important to note that the journey was a tough one, laced with obstacles in the form of the negative societal view of henna artistry as a profession. Mehendi artists were just some girls with inadequate pay, unrecognized, and underappreciated for their skill. For Maseera, one of the main goals has always been to remove the negative stigma from the profession, to be seen as a respectable profession, and to receive the dues that the work deserves.

Maseera has worked with over a hundred brides and, her studio has four hundred students learning the craft. Now that the virus has shut down most businesses, she has been taking online classes, and they have worked so much better than expected as the audience has expanded to international students as well. Given India’s diversity, it’s not surprising that India itself has a variety of designs and Maseera has been adapting to the new demands of her audience with determination and sincerity. With henna’s vast presence in Indian culture being evergreen, it’s refreshing to see artists like Maseera working hard towards making this profession a big success.

@mehendi_tales

When Saleha started her Instagram page @mehendi_tales, she didn’t know where this journey would take her. She just wanted a platform to share her talent and passion, which have grown into a full fledged career. With time, encouragement and determination, she worked hard to be recognized as a “Henna Artist”, bettering her work and bringing out the best in her. Being a student and building her career has been a task for her, which she has taken up with ease.

From simple henna on finger tips and palms, henna has journeyed through a lot of changes and innovations, and Saleha has grasped the art very well. With brides expressing their feelings with henna, artist like Saleha have to make sure that their henna designs are fresh, unique and relevant to the theme and the details of the weddings.

For Saleha, starting her social media page and taking up henna as a profession has been very rewarding, as she gets to present her clients with joyous moments and memories of their special day. She wants to keep working towards making henna her career and continue with the art.

As it is so well put, in her own words, “ No Wedding is Complete without Henna”.

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Mindful Eating V/S

Mind Full Eating Malvika Gupta is an Aspiring Nutritionist and currently in the second phase of her Master’s in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Also, a founder of ‘mindfuleating.co’, which is aimed at spreading awareness on yoga, health, wellness and nutrition. She is also a Yoga and Meditation enthusiast and has been practicing teaching people through online sessions.

She is also a part-time volunteer at the Art of Living organization and organizes and coordinate for the ‘Youth Empowerment Seminars’ and the ‘Online Breath and Meditation Workshops’, which are known to help people with stress management, life skills and general self-help practices through yoga, pranayama and meditation. She has also worked as a counselor with Teach for Change organization & currently doing her research on Mindful Eating and personally, strongly believes in this practice along with the consumption of wholesome foods, following certain lifestyle practices and sees it as a direction towards healthy living.

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What is Mindful Eating?

Framson et al. 2009 described “Mindful eating” as a non-judgmental awareness of physical and emotional sensations associated with eating”. It involves eating with total attention, awareness, and enjoying the food wholeheartedly while being in the present moment.

In today’s era, it’s become really natural for people to get distracted while consuming their meals. It is often seen that we are caught up into doing some or the other activity while we eat our meals. As the generations have evolved, we have become very close to our gadgets and smart devices, and have undoubtedly started using it in a “not so smart” manner. We sit and eat in front of the Television, Binge watch shows, scroll through social media, talk over the phone or chattering with people, checking messages, all of it while eating!

In simple words, mindful eating is described as the act of eating slowly; not being involved in any other activity while eating, such as reading a book, watching television, scrolling or conversing over the phone, doing an assignment or eating only when hungry and stopping when one is full. It also includes responding to food with a non-judgmental attitude; opting for foods that are nourishing, nutritious and enjoyable by activating all the senses while enjoying the meal; like being aware of the act of unmindful eating (e.g., eating out of boredom).

What is “Mind Full” Eating?

Being ‘Mind Full’, as the name suggests involves a state where the mind is full of thoughts, hankering on to experiences from the past, latching on to pleasant or unpleasant memories and losing onto the precious -

‘present moment’. It is described as the opposite of ‘Mindfulness’ where the individual may be living either in the past or in the future, instead of the present.

“Mind Full” Eating or “Mindless” Eating is usually observed when one does not bother to pay any attention to their external or internal body cues.Our bodies are constantly communicating to us by sending signals from our brain to the gut and vice versa. Choosing to consciously listen to these signals and responding to the body according to its needs can really do wonders!

Eating Mindlessly has been linked tolesser nutrient absorption, decreased assimilation of food, inability to regulate the food intake and an increase in the weight of the individuals leading to high chances of obesity.

Factors that Influence Mind Full Eating: Emotions: This involves eating in response to certain emotions; for eg: eating when feeling low or sad. It is often seen that a person may consume foods either in excess or restrain themselves in response to certain emotions like depression, anxiety, mood disorders, etc. Eating foods in large quantities in response to certain emotions like boredom, stress, anger, sadness, fear, trying to suppress or soothe the negative emotions has been termed as “Emotional Eating’.

Gadgets: A lot of us are really used to eating along with our gadgets.

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intake due to snacking in front of the TV. Social Gathering: The behavioural attributes of eating companions can also affect food intake and the nature of mindful eating. Both family and friends tend to affect people’s eating behaviour. Some of us tend be more comfortable around people who may be known and eat without shying away whereas; a few may find eating to be task when surrounded by strangers or unknown people.There are also different studies which reportthat meals eaten with family and spouse are larger and eaten faster, whereas meals eaten with friends are of longer duration.

Food advertisements: It has been proved that the food advertisements have an effect on our food consumption habits. It has been observed that, foods that are heavily advertised are the ones that involve the maximum consumption and those which are under-advertised are consumed less.

Food pricing: It has been explained that the pricing of the food may also play a role in determining our food consumption. If we find something that may be a little less expensive, we tend to overdo it by buying in excess which may ultimately lead to over consumption. It is also very interesting to note that food pricing may not only affectthe quantity of food but also the types of foods that are being consumed.

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What are the Benefits of Mindful Eating?

1. Helps in Weight loss and Lowering the BMI 2. Helps in Weight Maintenance – This may be extremely beneficial for those who may be finding it hard to follow a diet plan in the long run.

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Lowers the possibilities of Binge Eating Helps in regulating emotions Decreased Food Cravings Reduces the levels of Stress Enables you to enjoy the food, wholeheartedly

How to practise Mindful Eating?

1. Firstly, sit down either cross legged i.e sukhasana or on the dining table.

Sukhasana or pleasant pose is also known to aid in digestion and absorption of the food and has been our age old Indian traditional pose.

2. Take a moment to be grateful for the food on your plate. You can also chant a small prayer to express your gratefulness.

3. Keep your gadgets away. Either put them on silent or switch it off.

4. Chew every bite of your meal. Take time to enjoy and savour every bit of your food. Chewing your food well would make the process of digestion much easier. So chew well!

5. Stop eating when full! Listen and respect the signals that the body is sending you. It is trying to communicate to you every moment.

When feeling too stressed, take some deep breaths and a few minutes relax yourself before you start eating. This would help in lowering the stress levels and ease up the digestion.

Three quick tips to get over those Sugar Cravings: It is often seen that one may feel the urge or the craving to consume something sweet. This is especially very common when one may be feeling too stressed or may just be into a habit of consuming something sweet post their meals.

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Here are 3 quick tips for you to overcome those sweet cravings!

1. Stay Well Hydrated: Dehydration can be seen as a very common cause for those Cravings of sugar. So make sure you take in sufficient amount of fluids during the day.

2. Eat more Proteins and Fibre Rich Foods to keep yourself fuller: Consuming meals with sufficient amount of protein and fibre rich foods helps curb those sugar cravings. This occurs due to the increasing levels of dopamine i.e the brain’s reward hormone!

3. Replace your white sugar with Jaggery, Dates, Brown sugar, Figs, Dates, Coconut sugar, Dark Chocolate, etc.

Consumption of white sugar has been known to decrease the levels of immunity. A research study done by Loma Linda University where different forms of sugar were provided to the participants, found that the effectiveness of the immune cells i.e white blood cells had reduced up to 50% lasting upto 5 hours, after just 1-2 hours of consuming sugar.

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World Tourism Day 2020

This year’s theme is Building Peace! Fostering Knowledge! So we are going to share with you tales behind the most famous tourist places around the world. With many breathtaking and incredible historical sites built by ancient civilizations, it’s sometimes hard to narrow down the best, but here is a list that will keep you.

By- Satpreet Kaur

Taj Mahal

Built-in the 1600s, this building in Agra, India, is a testament to undying love. This white marble tomb built for Emperor Shah Jahan’s deceased wife is a must-see for everyone. In 1983, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site, and also has been named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj sees between two and four million tourists annually, so there have been recent restrictions on tourism to help protect the site.

However, the greatest threat is the air pollution that is destroying the marble.

Machu Picchu

Located in southern Peru, this ruined city lies on top of a mountain that’s only accessible by train or a four-day trek. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, it was an important cultural centre for the Inca civilization but was abandoned when the Spanish invaded the region. (It is famously referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas,” though that is Vilcabamba).

The location was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, and it was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Concerns over growing numbers of tourists have led to limitations on how many people can enter the site, though only by a fraction of what is necessary. Hopefully, they will limit it even more so this site can last for hundreds of years more.

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Tikal

This Mayan city-state is one of the largest and best-preserved ruins of that civilization and was a dominant force in the Mayan world during the Classic Period (200-900 AD). Located in Guatemala, this place lets you experience your inner Indiana Jones early in the morning or late at night when the tourists go home and it’s just you and the jungle. It is very serene, and that made for one of the best travel memories. Be sure to spend the night in the park, as you then really get to see it without the crowds. You will enjoy seeing the sunrise from atop the temples.

The Pyramids at Giza

They’re over 3,000 years old, and we still don’t have a good idea as to how they were built or how the Egyptians made them so precise (were aliens involved?). The three pyramids align to the stars and the solstices and contain tons of chambers that still haven’t been (and cannot be) opened. I mean, how did they create those little chambers where people can’t even crawl through? The largest one, called the Great Pyramid, was built by the Pharaoh Khufu and has limited access to it. The Pyramids are truly a marvel of human engineering that was fit for kings. (You will also find the Sphinx nearby, another historical site whose mysteries baffle researchers and are the subject of many conspiracy theories.)

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Petra

Carved into a canyon in Arabah, Jordan, Petra was made famous by the third Indiana Jones film when he went to find the Holy Grail. The site was “discovered” in 1812 by a Swiss explorer who followed some local tribesmen there; before that, it had been forgotten to the Western world.

Though its founding is unknown, it appears this place had settlers as early as the 6th century BC. Under Roman rule, the site declined rapidly and was abandoned by the late 4th century. In 1985, Petra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Stonehenge

Located near Salisbury, this megalithic structure is over 3,000 years old, and its stones come from Wales. Scholars still are not sure how the builders got the stones there and have tried to replicate the feat, with dismal results. Moreover, we only have a vague idea of its purpose (we’re just guessing). Stonehenge is now fenced off, and you can no longer go into the circle; visitors can only walk around the attraction. But it’s worth visiting for the mystery behind it and an excellent and detailed audio tour.

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The Colosseum and Forum

The Colosseum and the Forum are right next to each other in Rome, so we included them together. Remnants of a civilization that once controlled the known world, these sites are breathtaking not only for their beauty but also for their history and age. You’re standing in the spot Caesar walked and gazing into the arena where gladiators battled to the death. The Colosseum has slowly crumbled throughout the ages, and much of it is restricted now, especially the floor and basement where everything was organized. The Forum is great to walk around (and it’s free), though a ticket is required for Palatine Hill. We would get a guided tour because the information presented by the authorities doesn’t go into much detail.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China consists of numerous walls and fortifications. It was originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (ca. 259–210 BC) in the third century BC as a means of keeping out the Mongol hordes invading the country. The best-known and best-preserved section of the Great Wall was built in the 14th through 17th centuries, during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Though the Great Wall never effectively prevented invaders from entering China, it’s still a massive engineering and construction feat and human accomplishment.

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Sonakshi Sinha speaks on Social Media Trolling The actress has been the most vocal about her opinions against cyber bullying and online trolling, as people are mistaking free speech for freedom to abuse.

“People feel that by just hiding behind the screen they are anonymous and can say whatever they want to, in whichever way they want”, she said.

Sushant Singh Rajput to be honoured in a special way at National Awards

Sources close to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has revealed that the Government is planning on awarding the actor in a special way. The exact nature of the honour will be formulated soon. While a festival of Sushant Singh Rajput’s film is being planned separately by the Government, the National Awards will be bestow a special awards in honour for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Olivia Wilde to Direct a Marvel Project

Olivia Wilde becomes the third female to direct a film at Marvel.

She will also co-write the female led film with Katie Silberman.

The actress seemingly confirmed the project might be SpiderWoman related after sharing a photo of kid wearing spider-man costume.

The Batman to resume Filming

DC Superhero movie The Batman will restart production in early September in the UK. The filming will recommence at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden. The movie is scheduled to be released on October 1st, 2021. It’s production was halted earlier in March due to the ongoing pandemic.

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Prabhasexploring New Market Now

The failure of Saahohas done little to curb the enthusiasm of Baahuali star Prabhas, as he has almost 3 Big films lined in a row. And with Adipurush, the actor is looking to explore a new audience. For kids, and families with young kids, there aren’t many specific movies being made in Bollywood or Tollywood yet, and the actor is hoping his moviesto be a big hit with this new audience.

Rana does the Green India Challenge The Green India Challenge, an initiative by the TRS MP Santosh Kumar, has reached a stage where everyone is getting involved and carrying this campaign forward.

RanaDaggubati, who recently got married to his ladyloveMiheeka Bajaj, took part in this challenge, which was given to him by Prabhas and ShrutiHaasan. He further nominated all his followers to take part in the challenge and make it a big success.

Teams arrive in UAE for IPL 2020 Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders arrive in UAE for IPL and will begin their 6-days isolation. The teams arrived via charter flights, which will be the norm this IPL due to the ongoing health issues.

The players, who were already tested multiple times before departure, will now undergo a six-day isolation period with testing on days 1, 3 and 6.

Subsequently, the players and support staff will be tested every fifth day of the tournament.

Vinesh Phogat opts out National Wrestling Camp on health grounds

VineshPhogat and DivyaKakran have pulled out of the wrestling camp due to spike in Covid-19 cases in Lucknow.

In her message to Wrestling Federation of India(WFI), Phogat has cited health reasons, while Kakransaid joining the camp now would be too risky. “In my knowledge, there is a serious hike in corona cases in Lucknow and I don’t want to risk myself. I am satisfied with my training at the Guru PremNathAkahara (Delhi) as I have my own mechanism of safety here --- proper sanitisation, hand wash and other measures to keep myself protected from corona virus,” said Kakran.

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BOOKS The Alchemist

Written by Brazillianauthor Paulo Coelho, this book was published in 1988. The story revolves around a Shepherd boy from Spain, Santiago, who embarks on a journey to the Pyramids of Egypt, after dreaming about treasures being buried there.The story is enchanting and speaks about optimism. The books appeals to the dreamer in the reader and gives a feeling of Hope. Overall the book tells us not to run away from our realities and face them with resolute and determination.

The narrative of the book is impeccable, as is expected from Paulo Coelho.

The A.B.C Murders

Written by the brilliant Agatha Christie, this book was published in 1936. The book is from her Poirot series, which revolve around the ingenious detective, HerculePoirot. The plot revolves around Poirot receiving an anonymous typewritten letter, challenging him to stop a string murders that are to take place and catch the murderer, as he sets about killing his victims in alphabetical order.

As always, Agatha Christie proves to be a genius in her field, and will keep you guessing till the very end.

The Maze Runner

This dystopian series by James Dashner will keep you captivated until the very end!

The plot is set in a dark and violent, post apocalyptic world where the characters make their own rules and have to keep surviving, only to discover a whole new plot that is going on in their lives. This book will keep you hooked and provide a fresh perspective from the characters point of view.

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TAROT | Aries You’ll seriously need to give someone a piece of your mind. Do just that on the 3rd or the 13th – as you’ll have what it takes to clear the air. The month as a whole looks as though there will be little time for anything more than routine, hard work, but you will survive and feel pleased after the 23rd when so much had been cleared up, and your prevailing atmosphere totally changes, with you mood becoming extremely romantic.

Cancer Are you keeping a problem to yourself? If your intuition is saying that this is the right thing to do, you should go along with it, as it rarely lets you down; but it may well be that you are in the throes of a bout of Cancerian worry which might well be disproportionate to the severity of the problem, in which case you should perhaps talk things over with a sensible, practical (Taurus or Capricorn?) friend.

Libra Don’t suggest anything remotely controversial to your partner during the first week of September 2020, as the chances of a positive response are virtually nil; but from then you’ll get exactly what you want and when you want it.

Taurus “If music be the food of love, play on” wrote Shakespeare, and it will be worth your bearing his words in mind during the coming weeks. If you allow your favourite kind of music to flood into your life it will certainly encourage love to follow, and who knows who you’ll meet at that concert, or what will happen when you’re out celebrating with the love of your life. And all this is focused on the 17th and the 21st.

Leo Play your cards right and you’ll make a lot of money. Lovely but difficult! You know you must consider long term growth, but then you’ll want to enjoy the making-spending process too, so if you’re really canny – which you can often be – you’ll play safe (with the long-term stuff) and go on to have a flutter at the races, casino or – even better – at the auction house when that lovely painting or sculpture comes under the hammer.

Scorpio Relationships with colleagues or business partners could be difficult during the first week of the September, and while things may not come to a head until the 21st, with the possibility of a final resolution after the 28th, you are well able to leave problems at the office and enjoy life in your usual ebullient style, with opportunities to socialize and widen your circle of friends.

Virgo From the point of view of your career you will make changes and new beginnings, and must not become apprehensive if offered promotion. Getting married or ending a relationship, starting or increasing your family and the purchase of property are all distinct possibilities.

Sagittarius Although Jupiter is travelling through your sign and giving you both opportunities and support, there’s quite a lot of temporary stress surrounding you at present. It won’t be that easy to rise above it, but if you make sure you’re not sacrificing the things you enjoy doing most (especially exercise, sport – anything physical) it won’t get the better of you.

Pisces

Capricorn Your powers of concentration and practical, cautious mind are spectacularly accentuated, so if you have anything difficult to study, a presentation/lecture to prepare, or you have to come to an important decision, know that the planets are on your side. You are unlikely to make a mistake or forget anything vital to upset the final outcome.

Gemini Due to very active Mercury during the first week of September think twice before you criticise anyone, because your flurry of words will be far harsher than you might realise and in retrospect you’ll wish you’d been gentler and more tactful. Other than that, you will get excellent results for your efforts and will enjoy additional dashing around.

Aquarius You’re drifting up to cloud nine, and loving every colourful moment. Enjoy whatever is going on in your life, but do try to keep a corner of your emotions anchored, because twice this month the planets are being teasingly naughty towards you.

This is a pleasant time of year for you when to get the most of the positive influences working for you, try to spend rather more time that usual with your partner, sharing what you have in common. If this is less than you would like, you have what it takes to inspire him/her to be more interested in, and understanding of what fascinates and involves you, so that empathy, as well as love, is increased.

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