HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
VOL 12 | ISSUE 4 | SEPTEMBER 2021
SPECIAL Favourite Fictional characters of all time
FEATURE Magnificent Wonders of Hyderabad
WELLNESS Mental Health On the Go
FASHION
Match your match!
ONLINE
What fellow Hyderabadis do to cure hangovers
MEET THE BUBBLY & BOLD
PRANITHA SUBHASH
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 1
HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
VOL 11 ISSUE 9 FEBRURY 2021
CEO Ansar Ahmed Bilgrami PUBLISHER & EDITOR Esam Ahmed Bilgrami MARKETING HEAD Md. Abdul Rahman MANAGING EDITOR Masooma Fatima COPY EDITOR Jessica David GRAPHIC DESIGNER Peram Srija Reddy CONTRIBUTERS Umera Riyaz, Ruchi Rai Sohni, Hoshika Agarwal, Avanthika Reddy 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.
TULIP
CONTENTS Cover Courtesy: On The Cover Pranitha Subhash
12.LIFESTYLE Over a Cappuccino with Ramya Pasupuleti
14.CUISINE Discoverable cafes in hyderabad
18.FASHION Match ‘your match’ So many juttis and only two feet To style is to conquer
32.SPECIAL Favourite fictional characters of all time!
35.COVER STORY Pranitha Subhash leaving no stone unturned!
38.BEAUTY Affordable makeup and skincare edit
43.ONLINE Recal your hangover by alcohol!
49.INTERIOR Making it simple, but significant
52.FEATURE Splendid architecture of hyderabad wonders Indian literature and its languages
61.WELLNESS It’s okay to not be okay
63.TRAVEL Within the serenity of the himalayas
EDITOR’S DESK
SEPTEMBER
D
ear Readers, As September is here, we are bringing you a range of miscellaneous articles to interest you in. For this issue, we have Pranitha Subhash, on the cover, the talented South Indian actress who makes us believe that the journey of success begins from the moment you seek to be yourself. As it’s been two years with COVID-19 pandemic, wellness is a major topic, there is an emphasis on mental wellbeing, Tulip spoke to Rajeshwari Luther, who answered some of our reader’s questions. Moving on, we have a list of Hyderabad’s magnificent architectural historic monuments, with this we also have an article on a few café’s that are great to hangout and chill. In beauty, we have covered affordable make up and skin care. For you to make a safe and comfortable home, we spoke to a few engineers and interior designers to answer all your questions. Lastly, be ready to read an article all about Haritha Levaka’s latest works, she is an image consultant, fashion stylist and PR consultant. This issue is sure to ignite your heart, we have got a ton of exciting stuff within these pages. Happy Reading!
Esam Ahmed Bilgrami
Follow us at
www.tulipmag.com editor@tulipmag.com
| WHATS
NEW
ABAM Recently we have seen the grand launch of ABAM - Aliya Baig Academy of Makeup. It has set a new benchmark in Makeup Education world with many never seen or heard before features! It is the world’s first Smart Makeup Academy, to begin talking about its features, the space has been aesthetically designed by world renowned Europe based architects, keeping in mind futuristic learning while accommodating features like Advance Light Simulation System, which enables students learning the science of spectral radiance beyond the aesthetics of makeup through an advanced light simulator, a technology that enables perfection in acne and flaw correction procedures which no other academy in world focuses on. The training methodology emphasises on a threedimensional makeup industry focused training material that helps gamify the conceptual learning process to ensure engagement and higher learning retention in students. It features State-of-the-art auditorium along with interchangeable seating formations ranging from herringbone to horseshoe seating providing students with the ultimate learning experience in the theory as well as the Live Demonstration sessions. The tablet-based learning enables students to Digitally administer assignments, keep up with assessments and observation logs. The system helps achieve constructive and consistent feedback delivery that provides holistic clarity to the student’s learning trajectory. And when it comes to Makeup Products, students get access to indulge in a manifest of luxury makeup brands from across the world, handpicked to suit needs of the Indian beauty industry called as the RougeBank™️ The RougeBank also features an AR-based Magic Mirror with a live makeup simulator to guide students in the product selection process. Lay the foundation, brush up on your skills and set your career for a makeover! The Academy is a dream for any makeup enthusiast looking to make a career in the Makeup Industry. Address: Road no 10, Horizon Avenue, Banjara Hills.
8 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
Novotel Hyderabad Airport presents the “PETNIC” carnival
WHATS HAPPENING |
Novotel Hyderabad Airport celebrated the Independence week by hosting the “PETNIC” for pet parents, puppers and kids. All the family & friends indulged in the carnival mood with delicious food, tattoo artists and a Bazaar. Kids relished the food and played their hearts out with their pet friends and had the time of their lives at the Petnic celebration. The hotel provided a colorful, cool and pet friendly environment for people to enjoy fresh seasonal treats. The enchanting weather further made the Petnic a fun and fantastic get together for everyone to chill and have a great time! The evening brought together pets and kids along with their families to enjoy the fun activities and ferulaceous picnic buffet and carry-on pet talks. The kids were enthralled to witness fun filled rides like merry go round, mini giant wheel and trampoline etc. along with tattoo artist, and a buzzing kids play area. All the pets and the pet lovers enjoyed the leash free space as the pets could freely run around on the large lawns at Novotel Hyderabad Airport. The puffy guests relished their boxes/ buffet while the guests enjoyed the amazing food prepared by the chefs.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 9
| WHATS
HAPPENING
LUCKY ALI’s Power packed Performance The “O Sanam” singer, Lucky Ali performed live in Hyderabad on the 14th of August 2021 at Heart Cup Coffee, Gachibowli. Over 1000 people gathered to see and listen to his soulful voice on stage. Lucky Ali kickstarted the event with his most famous track “Na Tum Jano Na Hum” to “O Sanam”. The song “Hairat” from Anjaana Anjaani,“O Sanam” and “Ek Pal ka Jeena” received a thunderous applaud from the fans who also sung along with Lucky Ali. The event which was conducted by Rawster also featured Samar Mehdi from Bhopal and Bhuwin Khursija from Hyderabad. After the event, Lucky Ali took to his Instagram and wrote, “Hyderabad is such a wonderful place. The energy here is one of a kind and so is the biryani. Can’t wait to perform here again.”
10 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
WHATS HAPPENING |
When HONEY SINGH made Hyderabadis Groove
The crowd not only cheered for him but went absolutely berserk as the Punjabi rap sensation put on a spectacular show. Honey Singh dished out chartbusters like Chaar Botal Vodka, Blue Eyes, Aaj Blue Hai Pani Pani, Love Dose Angreji Beat and Party All Night! The desi rapper also grooved to his own music with his dance crew. One of his latest numbers, Dheere Dheere, had the crowd singing along with Honey Singh. The crowd forgot all their inhibitions and danced like there’s no tomorrow when the pop star sang Lungi Dance. Must say, Yo Yo Honey Singh knows how to get his fans high on energy. Along with him, we’re adding Singsta, Homie Dilliwala, Alfaaz and many more. Event took place at heart cup Gachibowli.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 11
| LIFESTYLE
Over a Cappuccino with
RAMYA PASUPULETI A 20-year-old is not just an actor but also a social media influencer who has amassed a large following with her content and her charming persona. She has portrayed a diverse set of roles, from a bubbly girl to a serious role. She being one of the top influencers of Hyderabad has created a community of engaged followers. What is a typical day like in your life? For me a typical day starts at 5:30 Am, where I meditate and plan my agenda for the day, I make sure that I don’t skip the gym any day because I’m a firm believer in a healthy body constitutes a healthy mind. I enjoy preparing breakfast, I love to experiment with new recipes every day, then I usually head for my shoot or promotion and I make sure that I’m always on time because I value time more than anything else, then I usually connect with my team over lunch with whom I’m launching my line of accessories very soon. I try to wind up my other meetings by 5 pm as usually my evening is occupied with spending time with family and my acting classes. 12 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
LIFESTYLE |
What does it take to be successful in the field you excel in? I have always aspired to be an actress and in the world of cinema, success holds a unique definition for every individual, for me success is all about creating an impact on society through my cinematic work. I believe diligence and honestly to oneself are key factors to success in any field and the same applies to the field of acting as well. What’s the funniest incident that happened to you? A couple of my friends and I decided to go out for lunch and couldn’t figure out where, so we started looking up some cool rooftop restaurants so we could get some cute pictures. We landed in one beautiful looking place by the lake, we decided to get there dressed all cute. Turns out we got catfished by the restaurant strangely. It was a super mediocre buffet place with children running around throwing food and their moms trying to get hold of them. We kept asking them to show us to the rooftop restaurant and they pointed at a kid with ice cream on his shirt with a super straight face. We decided to leave and go to a cafe which we knew was legit this time. I know in my heart I’m never trusting Zomato again. By this point, all of us were starving and I ordered a baked fish. As it got there and I made everyone wait before they touched their food to click pictures for the gram, I dug into my plate of baked fish and guess what, I mean there was no fish it was just a bowl of cream. I called him back to ask where the fish was and he said “I’m sorry ma’am let me get you the fish” just to come back and say I’m sorry we ran out of baked fish. What do you do in your free time? For me time is an asset, whenever I am blessed with the privilege of some free time, I try to take care of street dogs and provide them with a home, which you can often see on my social handles. Other than that, I sleep and sometimes have “Me time” where I read a book, rejuvenate and get maximum sleep. I value time more than money, so I carefully take care of the time I have. Are you into spirituality? Yes, I believe in the power of the universe, I consider myself to be a very spiritual person and that is what has made me start my own accessory line where I’m creating fashion statements made out of healing crystals, marrying fashion with spiritual healing. I have personally benefited from reiki healing and crystal therapy. Which is your favorite place in India and abroad where you would like to travel? There are multiple favorite places in India but I would love to visit Ladakh, Kerala, northeast, Udaipur. Actually, I would love to visit all the places in our country if I get a chance, talking about abroad, I want to do a world tour where I visit all places. What inspires and motivates you? People in my life, starting from my parents to my friends. When I see my social media every day some or the other thing inspire and motivates us, I look up to every individual who push themselves through hardships and who never give up. My mom is my biggest inspiration.
Rapid Fire If you are given a genie and have to make 2 wishes what will you wish? If I had 2 wishes I would ask for a world with complete safety for women and second would be for my dog to speak. What’s your daily dose of happiness? Coming back to my dog, playing with him is my daily dose of happiness. If you are left in a supermarket and asked to pick up only 3 things what would you pick? I would probably pick coffee, a bag of chips and chocolates. Food or Gym? Food and then gym. Stilettos or Sneakers? Want to be a stiletto girl but if you know me then you know that I am more of a sneaker’s person. What’s your dream role? “Eliza” from the Hamilton musical is my dream role.
- As told to Masooma Fatima
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 13
| CUISINE
Discoverable Cafes in Hyderabad
Hyderabad is a city of culture and lately, the cafe tribe has been expanding to new heights. The launching of new cafes is creating an exciting vibe for all cafe lovers. From hangout cafes to cafes for workaholics, Hyderabad didn't fail to include them all. They have become the hangout spot for all the Gen Z crowd and are proven perfect for Instagram aesthetics. Whether it is a work meeting, a first date or even a solo chill day, cafes are just the right place to go. 14 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
- By Avanthika Reddy
CUISINE |
Chai Pani Cafe
If you're looking for a quick refreshment, Chai Pani cafe is a perfect place for a refreshing experience. Chai Pani Cafe serves perfectly brewed cups of Chai made with fresh and natural ingredients. Under their own brand, Chaat Company serves crispy-crunchy-spicy-tangy chaat that are downright addicting. The place had cute wall decorations with a vintage look and is perfect for spending quality time with friends and family. They also have festive hampers with a wide selection of namkeens and sweets. Recommendations: Kulhad Chai, Peach Iced Tea, Vada Pav, Chola Bhatura, Pav Bhaji Location: Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills and Kompally.
The Ofen
Ofen isn't a new name in the city. Started in 2006, The Ofen is profoundly known for its European style baking and serves salads, sandwiches and hearty meals, plus homemade cakes. The alfredo chicken cheese pasta is extremely rich in flavour and is one of the best pastas in town. Their plum cakes are just perfect for your Christmas eve. With a simple and cozy ambience, Ofen serves quality food for reasonable prices, giving its customers total satisfaction. Recommendations: Alfredo chicken cheese pasta, Plum cakes, lasagna
Sofrehh The Bistro
This Persian bistro is not just beautiful to visit but has an inspiring back story too. Started off as a food truck, now Sofrehh is an extraordinary cafe with instagram worthy ambience and a scrumptious menu. Popularly known for its romantic ambience and the perfect mood lighting, Sofrehh is now people's favorite cozy hangout spot. The menu is crafted to embrace the ethnicity and delectable taste of the persian cuisine and it is savoured with flavoursome sauces and sides. If you are looking for a perfect evening chill time, Sofrehh is the excellent place for you. Recommendations: Falafel sandwich, hot chocolate, chicken sandwich. Location: Jubilee Hills TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 15
| CUISINE
Driven Cafe
If you have a craze for bikes and vintage cars, then The Driven Cafe will have you mesmerised. With a unique collection on display, the cafe gives a vibe that suits the automotive fan in you. The best part is you could even rent those bikes! with a classy range of vintage interiors and looks the cafe sets a mood for the coolest road trip discussion. Another great quality of the cafe is that it is open until midnight! so now you have a place for all your midnight cravings. Recommendations: Hot Chocolate, Cold Coffee, Donut Location: Gachibowli
Chai Kahani
Another tea lover's delight is this cute little cafe called Chai Kahani. The outdoor setup of this place is sombre and beautiful. The place is very subtle and will give you the exact feels you look out for on your first date. The food and ambience at this place fits right for a scrumptious evening break. Recommendations: Cookie monster shake, Sandwiches, Tea, Waffles. Location: Komapally
The Big Cup Theory
The place has beautiful ambience with indoor and outdoor seating. The seating arrangement is out of the box as it includes swings and cute benches. The signature black board is one of the highlights of the place where people write their comments, reviews and suggestions. They also have live screening and music sessions that are absolutely fun to chill out with. If you are looking for a pet friendly cafe then this is the one for you! Recommendations: Peri Peri Fries, Hot Chocolate, Bbq Chicken. Location: Ayyappa Society
The Ofen
Ofen isn't a new name in the city. Started in 2006, The Ofen is profoundly known for its European style baking and serves salads, sandwiches and hearty meals, plus homemade cakes. The alfredo chicken cheese pasta is extremely rich in flavour and is one of the best pastas in town. Their plum cakes are just perfect for your Christmas eve. With a simple and cozy ambience, Ofen serves quality food for reasonable prices, giving its customers total satisfaction. Recommendations: Alfredo chicken cheese pasta, Plum cakes, lasagna
16 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
People’s Choice My favourite cafe has to be Tiger Lily. I love the place because it has such a nice ambience and such pretty pink furniture. The food there is amazing. Few of my favourite dishes are mushroom filo parcels, Asian chilli paneer, Moroccan paneer tikka and so on. They have pretty delicious desserts as well. The staff and service is also pretty decent. Overall, it’s a great place to chill with your friends or family.
Haritha Saini, Student
CUISINE |
Being a workaholic, I love to visit cafes that help me ease my work and provide me with the right mindset to work efficiently. Enchante is one such cafe where I like to spend my time while I work as it gives me a fresh perspective every time, I visit the cafe. The food they serve eases my stress and lightens my mood, filling me with doses of energy and positivity. This place gives complete justice to its name. It’s a beautiful place enclosed in the midst of nature. Their delicacies are worth hogging over. There is more to it than just good food, the times I spent there went on to become my best memories. This cafe is a perfect combination of luscious food, refreshing place and cheerful memories. I’d love to visit this cafe multiple times because I believe a lot can happen over food.
Janvi Gupta, Digital Marketer, Blogger and Writer
Firstly, I must say that Hyderabad is improving drastically. I’ve been a foodie and loved exploring and experimenting different cuisines in the town. I must say I have a few restaurants and cafes that can never disappoint you with their food. These are a few underrated food hubs in Hyderabad. The friger co. has some amazing potato twisters, pastas & burgers. It’s a pure veg cafe but absolutely worth it. It is located near Begumpet. Panchakattu breakfast will wake up the South Indian in you with their delicious dosa & ghee idly. TIB the ice cream bakery has the best natural ice creams. I love their quality of ice cream, & honestly this place is underrated. Cravery cafe has really good baked chicken mac & cheese. Zozo pizzeria is a must for every pizza lover. They have some authentic, fresh & mouth-watering dishes. Sofrehh Persian bistro, I love their French toast, it’s one of the best in the city. They also have some really good bread dishes. Maguro loves their authentic Thai curry & the ambience. The spicy venue has my favourite apricot delight, Apollo fish fry & potlam biryani. The Roastery coffee house - brownie blend, chicken spaghetti in spinach Alfredo sauce, chicken paprika in mushroom sauce are my absolute favourites.
Manoghnya Vijaya, Artist
Considering how busy my schedule gets as a student and a young adult in general, Cafés have always served as the perfect getaway for a breather or just a break from the chaos. Hyderabad has a wide range of beautiful Cafés and Bistros that serve the best quality food and calming atmosphere. We come across so many new places every now and then, all promising the best of experiences. My current favorite is Farzi Café. Their menu is filled with fusion food and drinks, the place has a classy ambience and I love how hospitable the staff is! What else does one need? Be it a solo brunch or a weekend hangout plan with friends/family, Farzi Café will always top my list of places!
Manvi Reddy, Law Student TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 17
MATCH ‘YOUR MATCH’ | FASHION
“Standing out in the crowd, matching outfits screaming the alliance so loud!”-Hoshika Agarwal Find the perfect outfit to pair with your partner and call it an OOTO (Outfit of the Occasion). Be it a holiday look or a sundowner party look. A wedding look or a religious ceremony look. A cocktail party look or a social event look. 18 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
-By Hoshika Agarwal
FASHION |
VACATION MOOD
It’s a holiday! Casual outfits like a white t-shirt and shorts make it the best vacation look ever. And white shoes, sunglasses are the must-haves. A classy-looking denim jacket that can be paired with every outfit to enhance the overall look.
Deepika Padukone with Ranveer Singh looks classy, but sassy in the denim jacket. And those white sneaker that can never wrong when paired with any outfit. It looks amazing how she accessorizes her overall look with a handbag and sunglasses.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are in their most comfortable white t-shirts and black shorts with white shoes. They give it a holiday look by pairing those sunglasses with their outfits.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 19
| FASHION
SUNDOWNERS AND WHITES
Friends gather, sip drinks, groove to music and admire the sunset. What else does one need at a sundowner party? A perfect outfit. One can never go wrong with ‘Whites’ accessorized with minimal golden jewelry and sandals. For men, white pants and white shirt.
The Indian model, Gauahar Khan with her husband Zaid Darbar looks charming in white. The white gives a calm, serene look for the day. The golden sandals go in contrast with the white and make the overall look appealing.
20 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
FASHION |
A BIG FAT INDIAN WEDDING It’s the floor-length gowns and lehengas for the wedding. Beautifully draped sarees in bright colors with intricate designing for the woman. Accessorized with heavy jewelry and make-up. And Sherwanis for men.
Deepika Padukone looks like a goddess in her lakhnavi saree embroidered with zardozi. Ranveer Singh makes it a picture perfect in his embroidered sherwani in golden work. Deepika wears heavy gold jewelry that gives a stunning look. This is indeed the perfect look for a wedding.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 21
| FASHION
THE INFORMALLY FORMAL COCKTAIL PARTIES A cocktail party look: the color black is the safest choice! Tuxedos for men and evening dresses for women. Men’s cocktail attire accommodates suit, coat and tie and women’s knee-length or a little above the knee length dresses with various elements like fur, frills etc.
The Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra dressed in a Black Fur dress with black heels and minimalistic silver jewelry complements her partner, Nick Jonas in the black suit with a bow-tie. We love their outfits as it brings out their personality that is strong, bold and beautiful.
22 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
FASHION |
A DINNER DATE Powerful colors like browns and greys are ideal for dinner parties. Short dresses and one-pieces for women and t-shirts, jackets with jeans for men.
We love how Sargun Mehta, the popular television actor and her husband Ravi Dubey has paired up their outfits with each other. The glittery grey dress worn by her coordinates with the grey t-shirt and jacket worn by him. The boots and the red shoes make it an outstanding look altogether.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 23
| FASHION
RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
A religious ceremony look includes Indian wear. Indo-western outfits are the new emerging trends. Women wear embroidered lehengas, skirt and top, stylized drapes. Men wear Kurta-pajamas, Vase coat i.e, also known as the Sadri.
It looks exceptionally beautiful how Deepika Padukone matches her brocade dupatta with Ranveer Singh’s brocade Sadri. Golden earrings worn by Deepika give the outfit a magical touch. And the colors red and golden in their outfit make it the perfect outfit for any religious ceremony.
24 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
GALAS AND GOWNS
FASHION |
A social occasion calls for formal wear. Suits with black formal shoes for men and simple, elegant gowns and dresses for women.
Priyanka Chopra dressed in an heavy Organza layered gown accessorized in diamond jewelry matches her other half, Nick Jonas who is dressed in a similar color suit with a bowtie.
Matching the outfits with your other half adds a special element to an already existing extra-ordinarily amazing occasion. It brings out joy and laughter and Love everywhere! TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 25
| FASHION
26 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
FASHION |
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 27
| FASHION
28 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
FASHION |
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 29
| FASHION
30 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
- By Masooma Fatima
FASHION |
To Style Is To Conquer HARITHA LEVAKA is an Image Consultant,
Fashion Stylist and PR Consultant. She holds a bachelor's degree in movie making and music, and later pursued an image management course from IBCI. We had the chance to speak with her about her latest works. How did you get into fashion styling? After my bachelors, I dove into movie making. I used to work with designers and would be responsible for portraying the character as per the script. While working with them I started gaining interest in fashion styling. As time passed I realized I could collate all the knowledge from my experience in moviemaking and could use it in fashion styling. How long have you been working as a fashion stylist? I have been working as a fashion stylist for a year but the styling was never my academics. It has always been my passion to visually communicate through clothes and to make an impeccable impression. Do you work with celebrities as well? Yes, I do work with a few celebrities from the Telugu film industry. Overtime I have gained wide industry expertise. Can you tell us about the recent photoshoot you did for the Niraval band? My recent photoshoot was with the label named Amsa by Ankitha Verepalli who is into sustainable clothing like khadi promoting weavers with the band niraval. What was the inspiration for this shoot styling? My inspiration was from all the small-scale weavers whose efforts must be highlighted in our day to day fashion sense. How did you come up with the concept of khadi for a photoshoot? I aimed to deliver an environmental message that sustainability can be comfortably incorporated as to fashion designing, styling and to a greater extent khadi has always been traditional clothing with undoubted history. I believe it's high time to illuminate our clothing culture with lots of pride and comfort. How does sustainable fashion help us? As individuals, it helps us to be economical while not giving up our aesthetic preferences but in the larger picture it is environmentally friendly. How was the experience of working with the niraval band? Niraval is one of the oldest multilingual bands in Hyderabad. They are immensely talented and it was a pleasure working with this welcoming and friendly team. They are like family; each individual carries their style although khadi is a bit challenging when it comes to styling. They carried it well which became easy for me. It was like a picnic on the shoot with them. Are you planning on continuing with sustainable fashion for styling? Yes, the next time I want to deliver a social message through sustainable fashion styling. “Khadi represents an integral part of the diverse culture of our country, and it really can be a trademark style with amazing comfort in the future which can be worn by anyone! Haritha fused the idea of an outfit that many people believe is portrayed as a traditional outfit and put on a complete twist wherein she gave a modern touch to the outfit provided by Amsa with the inclusion of coloured t-shirts and sneakers, which worked well together! said, Niraval”
-By Umera Riyaz
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 31
| SPECIAL
FAVOURITE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS OF ALL TIME! EAT ALL YOU CAN BUFFET (FRIENDS - JOEY)
We all know someone who has the appetite of joey. Someone doesn't eat to survive, eats out of joy. This person can eat all they want but will never gain any weight without exercise. That's on some good genes. As much as these people love to cook, some of them are gifted with the ability to cook as well. If they get obsessed with a new recipe or dish, they are going to make sure that you go nuts over it too!
AMBITIOUS OPPORTUNIST (MADE IN HEAVEN - TARA KHANNA)
There’s always a strong-headed female in a wolf pack. Women like Tara know what they want, and they know how to get it. They will climb any ladder, even if it burns them but will achieve what they want.
THE BOSS OF TOWN (MIRZAPURAKHANDANAND TRIPATHI / KALEEN BHAIYYA)
We have got a friend who has a crazy amount of connections. We also give them a funny nickname because of his reach. Some connections due to profession, some out of charm but they can get anything done. They make one phone call and after that, the job is done. Be it a last-minute reservation or catching a flight, they know how to get things done in under an hour.
THE LOVEY-DOVEY COUPLE (LITTLE THINGS- KAVYA KULKARNI AND DHRUV VATS)
This couple is as strong as a rock, they can withstand anything as long as they're together. Something funny about them is that we can't live with or without each other. Yet they always understand and know each other better than anyone else. Such a couple is often two different grapes that make great wine. 32 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
-By Umera Riyaz
AIMLESS BUT SKILLED (SCHITT'S CREEK- ALEXIS)
SPECIAL |
Haven’t you come across someone who you realized can do great with a little guidance? Such people often underestimate their skills and experience. They believe whatever is told to them, which often is that they are great for fun but not for practical stability but the truth is these are the very people that are the best recipe for a great life. They know how to have fun; they have skills for stability and experience for practical living. Only if they find a guiding light.
THE ODD ONE OUT (THE OFFICEDWIGHT)
Isn't there one friend who doesn’t fit into any of society's norms yet is the most competent person? People like Dwight exist way too often, they are highly skilled and talented. They just live life in a completely different manner from normal which makes them the odd one out but the best.
QUEEN BEE (BOMBAY BEGUMS - RANI IRANI)
If there’s an army then there’s a queen too. We know people who have it all and can do it all. They become heirs of pre-ruling kingdoms or build their empires. Either way, these queens can certainly spin you around in circles and you won’t even know.
EXTRAORDINARY GENIUS (THE BIG BAND THEORY - SHELDON COOPER) There’s always one kid in each school whose IQ is higher than 120. Who memorized the Periodic table in sixth grade. Who can name all countries and flags? But most importantly they are gifted. They might look all academic but don’t think they aren’t street smart.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 33
| SPECIAL “The show that has stayed with me and will always stay special is 'Anne with an E' on Netflix which is set in the early 1900s. The protagonist Anne is a red-haired Canadian orphan, she is an imaginative, high-spirited girl who speaks her mind. She wants, above all, to find a home with people who will love her. She goes to live with an elderly brother and sister in a house with green gables on a farm on Prince Edward Island. The show beautifully portrays Anne's journey of finding and building relationships, her love for books, her love-hate relationship with herself. The thing that I could relate the most with Anne is her discovery of feminism. Anne was an accidental feminist which later becomes her choice. It shows how life, people and relationships can be flawed but still be embraced. It starts with a little bit of stubborn Anne waiting for a family and ends with her becoming Anne Shirley Cuthbert. One thing never changes though she'll always tell you how her name is not plain Ann and it is Anne (she likes it with an E).”
Nikita Venkatesh, Sub-editor at Siasat Daily
“I would like to give my input on my favourite show right now, it's Rick and Morty. It's a sci-fi comedy series. My favourite character would be Rick Sanchez for sure, because of Nihilism. Nihilism is the attitude where you know all the reasons and science in the world and have the epiphany that nothing in this world matters. He sticks to this attitude and the entire story is about him doing dark things because nothing matters so he tries to find a reason to be alive when that doesn't even matter. Eventually, it's about finding life in a void full of lies and mystery.”
Nischit Mishra, Songwriter/Music Producer
“My all-time favourite show is Friends. I must have rewatched it a hundred times yet I can't get enough of it. Its iconic comic timing gets me every time. Although the show is a sitcom, it hit many points like adoption, starting life broke at 25 and shifting careers. And the best part is that all of this was possible for each character in the show because of their supporting friends. This show has my heart and it's like comfort food for my eyes.”
Salwa Ahmed, Project Manager at Flytta
“Elliot Alderson from the show Mr. Robot is a former cybersecurity engineer and a member of society (An anonymous hacker group). He suffers from social anxiety and depression. Elliot is an introverted, socially awkward person who holds in a lot of anger, mainly towards the society that he is unable to participate in. Elliot used to be a normal cybersecurity engineer during the daytime and a black hat hacker at night snooping into people's computers and gaining information about them. I liked Elliot's character as I can relate to him as a cybersecurity aspirant and his mindset towards this society. I, being an introvert can relate to his struggle of being a misfit as well as learning to accept it as a part of my character.”
Mohammed Abdul Hameed Mansoor, Student at Shadan College 34 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
PRANITHA SUBHASH
COVER STORY |
LEAVING NO STONE UNTURNED! Pranitha Subhash, the talented and beautiful South Indian actress reaches heights, and makes us believe that the journey of success begins from the moment you seek to be yourself.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 35
| COVER STORY
Q. You've worked in Bollywood and the South Indian Film Industry. What's the difference you find between both of them? It didn’t really feel different except the fact that the spoken Hindi language differs from state to state. Film making remained the same irrespective of the language that it is shot in. Q. How did your career in acting start? Has acting always been a passion of yours? After high school, I had my first movie offer. I had to reject my first movie offer with a Kannada actor because it was difficult to convince my parents due to a family background in medical. Both of them wanted me to become a doctor. Much later, I took up another movie that was the Kannada version of Salman Khan’s ‘Wanted.’ So that’s how it all started. Acting has always been a passion, but as a child I was forced to focus more on the academics. Q. What is the turning point in your career? The movie, ‘Atharintiki Daaredi’ starring Pavan Kalyan in 2013 was the turning point in my career. It opened a lot of doors for me and I got a lot of fans following. I am really grateful to God and the team. Q. Apart from acting, what other major activities do you usually engage with? Social work and philanthropy interest me a lot. I like helping people that are underprivileged by using my influence in the right direction. Q. What are some projects that you're currently working on? I run an NGO called ‘Pranitha Foundation.’ Q. What's the recent item you striked off of your bucket list? I got certified for Scuba diving, a very basic level. Q. Tell us something that you have never told anyone else? I have started liking the whole covid-19 and lockdown thing. I get to spend a lot of time with my family. Lockdown is serving the society by just sitting at home, so I look forward to lockdowns.
36 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
COVER STORY | Food or gym? Food Stilettoes or sneakers? Sneakers One director that you would love working with in the future? Karan Johar Your celebrity crush? Ryan Gosling Your biggest regret? I don’t have any regrets. I take life as it comes. Morning person or night person? Night person Three things you never leave home without? Phone, mask, sanitizer, house keys. Favorite pastime? I really enjoy watching movies. Most imaginative insult you can come up with? I am quite polite. I am not even good at sarcasm. Most used curse word? I say ‘oh shit’ quite often. Favorite emoji? ‘The ghost’ or the ‘The monkey with the eyes closed.’
- By Masooma FatimaU
T LIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 37
| BEAUTY
Affordable Makeup and Skincare Edit Makeup is a beautiful form of art that enhances your facial features and brightens the eccentric outfit you are wearing. It gives users confidence, the power to look exactly how they want and most importantly the courage to look extremely amazing. Makeup usually has a lot of stigmas and the most popular one is "good makeup requires using expensive makeup". Makeup isn't flawless but getting affordable products that work wonders can be. A lot of brands have come up with quality products for a minimum price which gives you exceptional results. For all the beginners who want to explore the dynamic world of makeup, this edit is just for you! 38 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
- By Avanthika Reddy
BEAUTY |
Affordable
1
2
Maybelline Clear Glow BB Cream SPF 21 PA++ Rs.250 Provides light to medium coverage. Suitable for normal to dry or combination skin types. Available in 3 shades.
4
Maybelline Hypercurl Mascara Rs.325 Available in 2 variants – washable and waterproof. Smudgeproof gives amazing volume and length.
Lakme CC cream Rs.275 It is a thick cream with medium coverage and gives a flawless finish. Best suited for normal to dry skin. Available in 2 shades – Bronze and Beige. This cream tends to oxidise after application.
Elle 18 Eye Drama Twist Up Kajal Rs.135 Creamy formula with intense pigmentation. Gives a shiny finish. It is waterproof but not smudge-proof
• Colorbar Radiant Glow Face Illuminator Pen Rs.525 Gives a luminous glow that is natural and radiant.
3
5
6
Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipsticks Rs.100 Comes in 20 shades. Creamy formula that settles into a velvety matte finish. Stays for 4-6 hours. TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 39
| BEAUTY
makeup products
7
Maybelline Cheeky Glow/ Color Show Blush Rs.299 Available in 3 shades. The best bet. Smooth creamy texture, well pigmented and gives a most natural satin finish.
9 11
Lakme Insta Eyeliner Rs.110 Long staying, waterresistant formula but takes a little time to dry.
40 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
Maybelline Fresh Super White 12 Hr Compact Rs.150 Provides buildable light coverage. Perfect for oilycombination skin types as it gives a true matte finish. Available in 3 shades.
8
Coloressence Pre Makeup Base Rs.390 Has a gel consistency that gives a silky feeling with a matte finish. Suitable for all skin types.
10 Lakme Perfecting Liquid Foundation Rs.140 Old school ‘white’ foundation with a strong fragrance. Gives light to medium coverage with semi dewy finish. Available in 4 shades.
BEAUTY |
SKINCARE Skincare is essential for all of us. Taking care of our skin is a tricky part because we have a wide range of skincare products to choose from and usually take time to understand what suits us and what doesn't. Amidst the chaotic mess, we are here to make it a tad bit easy for you. Skincare should be perfect not necessarily expensive. Here are some affordable skincare recommendations for you!
Garnier Men Oil Clear Oil Control Fairness Face Cream Rs. 135/The oil control fairness face cream from Garnier helps to protect the face from such effects with its oil control features. The cream controls sweat and oil on the surface of your face.
Himalaya herbals protective sunscreen lotion Rs.200/Even the most flawless of skins need sun protection. Sunscreen prevents tanning, premature aging and sun damage to the skin. The Himalaya works wonders with sensitive to dry skin. It is infused with natural extracts such as Cinna bloc, and gives the skin a fresh, natural glow. Avoid applying around the eye area.
Skincare picks for Men Nivea Men Dark Spot Reduction Cream Rs.135/This men’s face cream is formulated with a lightweight formula that penetrates the skin to keep it moisturised all day long.
O3+ Exquisite Men Tea Tree Cream Rs.595/The aloe vera and tea tree extracts in O3+ Exquisite Men Tea Tree Cream make it an effective repairing and moisturizing cream. Furthermore, vitamin C extracts present in the cream hydrates the dull skin and make it look brighter and younger, while at the same time reduces the oil content in the skin and works towards fighting against acne.
Skincare picks for Women Nivea Purifying Face Wash Rs.80/This face wash is for those having mixed or combination skin. It removes the excess oil from your face but doesn’t make your face feel dry either. It contains ocean algae extracts and has been dermatologically tested.
Neutrogena deep clean blackhead eliminating daily scrub Rs. 149 It helps remove dead skin and controls excessive oil. It unclogs pores, and removes dirt and oil from within. The scrub is a dermatologically tested one and is suited to all skin types.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 41
| BEAUTY
Makeup and skincare fanatics So, my favourite makeup has to be from sugar cosmetics, it's super affordable and works amazing on my skin. I started my makeup journey with this brand, and will continue to do so! My favourite product from this is the foundation stick.
Makeup is an art that can either make your face or break it. As a makeup artist, I feel it’s important to know how to play with different colours and still make it look fabulous. I am someone who loves experimenting with colours when it comes to eyeshadows and my go to brand is “Huda beauty”. As a brand, they are fun yet sophisticated. From having the best eyeshadows (whether matte or glitter) and face palettes (highlighter contour) to the most tasteful and fun lipsticks, huda beauty has always satisfied my makeup needs. All her products are unique as compared to other brands. It’s a little pricey but the quality of the product makes it so worth it. I feel It’s a must have brand for every makeup junkie.
Ritvika Rao, Influencer IG: @ritvikarao
Khushi Parak, Makeup Artist IG: @khushiparak
My favourite skincare product is the ponds light moisturizer. I have a normal to oily combination skin type and I do get acne very often hence I cannot use heavy or thick moisturizers to my skin as it needs to be free to breath whereas the ponds light moisturizer is working wonders on my skin keeping it light and doing its job. I would also like to mention that “ACNE IS NORMAL".
My favourite skincare product is mamaearth ubtan facewash. I have sensitive skin and tanning is one of the major problems I face. This face wash removes all the tan & brightens my skin. The best part about it is that it is made up of natural ingredients like turmeric and saffron.
Varsha, blogger @varshanath_
Skincare for me is a really important part of my everyday routine. I prefer to go with a minimal skincare routine which includes cleanser, exfoliator, moisturiser, sunscreen, vitamin C serum and a lip balm. Although I see a lot of YouTubers and influencers using a lot of skin care products, I do not believe in using excessive products. It’s not about the number of products you use, it's about using the right ones in the right way depending on our skin type. Minimal skincare gives your skin time to breath and heal. Besides, it also helps us live a sustainable lifestyle. I make sure to use products that are safe, non- toxic and organic. Skincare time is a time I truly devote to myself and it’s very therapeutic for me.
Devika Nair, Student
Nabeel Afridi, Actor
@imnabeelafridi
Two products I have always sworn by: Wrinkle lift anti-ageing cream by Garnier, Fit me concealer by Maybelline. Wrinkle lift is an amazing emollient cream that is so hydrating and creamy, melts right into the skin. Plus, it has anti-ageing technology so it can keep wrinkles and fine lines from forming! Although since it is a cream-based moisturizer, I wouldn't recommend it for extremely oily skin. The Fit me range by Maybelline has almost all amazing products that glide right onto the skin but the concealers in particular are absolutely a holy grail for me. They have medium to high coverage which can be built up, and super long lasting. Suitable for all skin types, with the right skin prep of course
Sanjula Banerjee, Makeup Artist IG: @cophixbeauty 42 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
ONLINE |
RECALL YOUR HANGOVER BY ALCOHOL! Creative yet very helpful methods from fellow Hyderabadis to cure hangovers! A few gave humorously supportive answers while some advised thoughtful and beneficent ways. Let’s explore the fun ways to deal with our hangovers! TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 43
| ONLINE
SUNDAY NIGHT V/S MONDAY MORNING!
Mindful way to spend a Sunday evening with your friends? Drinking away the night before the Monday blue blows you apart! Only to realise until you’re hungover. Well what better way to cure it than to have a concoction of lukewarm water with a lemon wedge and few drops of ginger juice and laugh away recalling the blurred visions of the fabulous night as they say the best nights are the one where you party hard enough to be unable to recall and swear to not drink again until your hungover passes away.!
Prachi Singla
, Aspiring CS
GO HOMEMADE OR GO HIGH!
Go homemade by mixing water, fresh-squeezed juice, and a pinch of sea salt. You can also add honey if you have a sweet tooth. One glass of this drink as soon as you wakeup will do wonders! You can also try smoking up a joint. It definitely helps in curing morning headaches and sickness.
Amir Shirazi
, Recruitment coordinator
ALCOHOL FOR ALCOHOL
Cure for hangovers? Alcohol...Yes, you've read it right! Ironically, one of the best cures for a hangover is Alcohol itself. Having drinks such as gin or rum will significantly reduce the severity of a hangover and will make you feel much better within minutes! Once you're feeling a little better, eat a good meal, get some sleep and voila! you're good to go. :)
K. Sharmila Priyadarshini
, Student
44 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
ONLINE |
TEA IS THE KEY
Tea works wonders for me. It can be any type of tea, black tea or green tea but the important part is to make it strong. The stronger the concentration of the tea, the more benefit of curing the hangover faster. It also helps with the digestive system.
Anupriya Wazir
, Content creator
PRE-PARTY SNACKING
Eating a bunch of greasy food to coat your stomach and mixing up some of that with alcohol helps a lot! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that means a FULL stomach the night before will save you hours of agony the next day.
Romaana Sabzeh
, Social Media manager
A SLEEP TOO DEEP
Hangover it is? In the cold breeze, that moment you wish you could freeze. But to prevent it you should take plenty of sleep. The next morning you won’t be hungover anymore, if you’ve slept and dreamt too deep.
Hoshika Agarwal Designer (3rd year student)
, Aspiring Fashion
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 45
| ONLINE
COCONUT AND HANGOVER
Though you want to keep sweet sport drinks down to a bare minimum, the replenishing nutrients found in both Pedialyte – a hydrating and replenishing fluid for infants – and in Coconut water – which has 5 electrolytes per serving, trumping the 2 found in most sports beverages – can help you recover without undoing you the way sugar will.
Jessica David
, Copy editor.
LET’S GO BANANAS!
The best cure for hangovers is banana, honey milkshake & Coconut water as both contain a good amount of potassium & magnesium which are good for hangovers.
Kapil M Katara
, Businessman
PUKE TO CURE!
Precautions are better than cure! Why to exceed your drinking capacity! But by chance even if you do, I have the easiest cure to it! Just puke! Eww, might sound disgusting to do but yeah it is the easiest way to feel awesome again! It might sound like a very disgusting thing to do but yes forcing yourself to puke is best yet most disgusting way to remove your hangover!
Khushi Kedia
, Aspiring Interior Designer
46 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
ONLINE |
HAIR OF THE DOG
Hungover? HAVE ANOTHER PEG & Just go by the phrase “hair of the dog (that bit you)” That’s right! Take chilled water, squeeze some lemon and add 30ml vodka! Enjoy! Thank me later.
Simran Khanna
, Make-up Artist
ELECTROLYTES WORKS BRIGHT
Not all hangover pills work, but this one is worth trying. The party smart comes packed with electrolytes, a key element to replenish if you want to feel better fast. Just pop a pill before the wild night and you are all set to go without worrying about morning hangovers!
Megha Beria
, Product designer
SLEEP AND SEX
Cure for hangovers? Sleep and sex! A perfect sex over a sound sleep is a perfect cure for my hangover! And once you wake up in the morning it’s as good as the best alcoholic hangover you had.
Neha Agarwal
, Homemaker
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 47
| ONLINE
DRINK! DRINK! DRINK!
No party is complete without cocktails! The best way to avoid a hangover is to STAY DRUNK with my crew. Hangovers don’t last forever but drunk memories do. “Mr. Bartender, Please Shake it baby shake a drink for me. Give me four more shots for me and my ladies”
Sanjana Chandnani
, Student & A Business Women
SHOWERS AND COFFEE
Dancing the night away with a few drinks and to blasting music to kick in the joy and have a great time with your loved ones is a wonderful moment to be in only to realise when the hangover kicks in. Next time follow either of these things. Nothing better than a hot shower and a good cup of strong coffee or to just snuggle up with your cute little puppy and forget the worries of the rat race!
Shuchi Agarwal
, Student
48 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
INTERIOR |
Making it Simple, but Significant As we all know, Interior design plays a very important role in our life, making our lifestyle more modern and stylish, it also introduces us to elegance, helps us raise the functionality in our life and comfort. While Exterior Designs are also very important while building your home, it is what the outer world sees, it gives life to your home with just its outside appearance and it secures your home to be safe and a good place to live in. While building your home, everyone has a lot of questions in their mind. How are we planning to envelop our home? What can we do to make our home look lavish and stylish? What designs are trending and what flooring do we use? We at Tulip spoke to a few Engineers, Architects and Interior designers to answer all your questions. -By Ruchi Rai Sohni
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 49
| INTERIOR
INTERIORS
AVINAV V SHAH DHRUMIL HEMANTH KUMAR
What are some key decor elements that will elevate a room? Every space have a specific function, there are elements to fulfil that particular function. These elements can be furniture, lightning, wall painting etc. But most important is the focus and sub focus in that defined space, a perfect rhythm in design, colour, focus and sub focus can elevate the space. There are so many wallpapers coming out now, will that be the new trend instead of painting on walls? Painting or wallpapers though are competitors as they are used for the same purpose of decorating a wall but none of them can be depreciated. Painting has its own variety like colour and texture. While, Wallpapers have a lot of new collection coming up in the field of design. I would say that the environment, climate and application may decide whether to use a wallpaper or paint, both have their own advantages and disadvantages. How do I make a confined space look spacious? Organized way of designing, planning with proper proportion of the elements used and selection of colors are responsible for giving an identity to the space. It can make a space look as theme demands i.e., Spacious or Cozy. How does vastu differ from modern design aspects? Vastushastra and design are considered to be North Pole and South Pole in the present era for a designer or architect, while that is not really the case. Vastu is the Science behind design, what we as designers/ architects do is give a particular space a beautiful identity keeping the environmental science into consideration so that a user not only feels happy by looking at it but also can feel comfortable and happy while staying there. Fake myths are something that take us away from this science of Vastushastra but once we know the reality or facts it might be a lot of a help. Design may it be of any style: Modern, Classical, Ethnic, Asian etc. give a beauty that catches the eye but Vastu is something that puts the five elements of earth in a correct place. Rhythm of design and Vastushastra makes a space perfect, in short Design is the human body and Vastu is the soul. How do I choose the right paint colour for my house? Colors play an important role in the design language. What colour is to be chosen for a space depends on 2 main factors: 1) The colour what the user likes. 2) The colour what the theme/ design demands. We make sure that if the space demands multiple colour combination then the rhythm between them is also important. Then finally the shades of that colour are taken looking at the environment of that space, darker colors for making the space cozier or smaller, Lighter shades to make the space look bright and spacious.
RENU HASAN SIRAJ & RENU
Architects and Interior Designer Can we mix different metal finishes in a room? Of Course, you can, it is how you design with the finishes, it is just like Jewellery, you mix gold and silver. It all depends on how you design and mix. How do I choose my door hardware? This again depends on the deign if it is an openable door or sliding door the hinges are in brass or chrome depending on the rest of the interiors, if it’s a large door say 8’x 4’ you will have to use heavy duty hinges. What is the most ideal structure for a house in Hyderabad? Can be Column Structure of RCC/ steel structure or load bearing walls which depends on how many floors you want to go with. If it’s only one level you can go with load bearing walls, if you go higher it has to be in RCC columns. How do I calculate the number of tiles I need? Calculate the area of the place, where you want the tiles that is length and breadth will give you the Sq.Ft. Can floor tiles be installed on walls? Or wall tiles on floors? Floor tiles have to be non-slippery tiles they can also be used on the walls for cladding. You can also get the same tiles that can be used for floor and walls.
50 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
NISHAANK SHAH
EXTERIORS
INTERIOR |
Are cement and concrete the same? Cement and concrete are not the same thing. While Concrete, which is used in majority of structures, is generally referred to as “cement”, the actual cement is only a part of the mixture that is concrete. Concrete is a mixture of cement, aggregate, sand and water taken in their respective proportions. Cement acts as a binding agent that hardens upon reacting with water and holds the concrete mixture together. What is the software used for designing? There are multiple software’s used for designing various aspects (Architectural/Structural/MEP etc.) of a particular structure. Personally, as a structural engineer, I have used STAAD, ETABS for designing a structure and AutoCAD for drafting it. How many types of Cements are there? There are various types of cements used in concrete construction, based on their properties, uses, and advantages, which in turn is based on the composition materials used during its manufacturing process. Some of the types of cements are as follows: Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Rapid Hardening Cement, Extra Rapid Hardening Cement, Low Heat Cement, Sulphate Resisting Cement, Blast Furnace Slag Cement, and so on. Which soil type is best suitable for constructing a house? Soil type in order of preference for construction purpose is Bedrock, Loam (mixture of sand, silt and clay), Black cotton soil, Sandy soil and Clayey soil. What is the difference between Concrete and Mortar? Concrete is a mixture of water, cement and sand just like mortar. However concrete also has gravel and other coarse aggregates that makes it stronger and more durable. Best used for support such as beams, walls and other building foundations i.e., structural purposes. Mortar which is a mixture of water, cement, and sand, has a higher water-to-cement ratio than concrete. Mortar is less durable than concrete and best used as a bonding element.
R. UTTAM KUMAR How can we reduce the environmental impact? There’s no denying that construction projects can have a considerable impact on the environment. The direct impact of construction of residential and commercial buildings and other types of infrastructure is due to the materials used in the project. The usage of environmental friendly materials, construction waste management to dispose the dust produced, usage of recyclable materials and finally expediting project on time helps. What are some of the common roof types? The commonly practiced roofs pertaining to the shape in India are flat and sloped roofs depending on the climate conditions. The other common roofs are variations of sloped roof. The roofs with respect to the material used are concrete, metal, asphalt shingles, slate shingles, green roof, clay tiles and the vernacular materials being used from age old times. Where do pipes lead and where does the water come from? The pipes in this case (Hyderabad) referring to drainage system usually leads to large sewage treatment plant, where a percentage of waste water is treated before they are discharged into water bodies or rivers. The water distribution system is contingent on the area we refer but given in Hyderabad’s context, we are mostly dependent on rain fed rivers through which the water is distributed by means of reservoirs, canals, tanks and pumping plants. Why do we have to leave gaps during construction? The gaps during construction can be of varying sizes and shapes depending on the requirement, usually a small gap is provided in slabs of large span structure for expansion joints at certain intervals which is filled with an elastic material to attain structural stability while avoiding cracks. A larger gap which can also be referred as ducts are usually given for service lines, while also acting as service maintenance area. What are the differences between built up area, carpet area and super built-up area? Built up area refers to total slab area of all floors of a housing unit excluding the ground floor. Carpet area has been redefined as per the contemporary demand, currently it refers to the total slab area of a housing unit including the area under internal walls while excluding area under external walls. Super built area refers to the built-up area of a unit and the additional common areas provided by the builder i.e., staircase, corridors, terrace and lobbies. TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 51
Splendid Architecture of Hyderabad Wonders
| FEATURE
The City Is known worldwide for its magnificent architectural historical monuments here is the list which we are cherishing its beautiful architecture.
Falaknuma Palace
It originally belonged to the Paigah family, and was later owned by the Nizam of Hyderabad. It is on a hillock and covers a 13-hectare (32-acre) area in Falaknuma, 5 kilometers from Charminar. It was built by Nawab Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, Prime Minister of Hyderabad and the uncle & brother-in-law of the sixth Nizam. Falak-numa means "Like the Sky" or "Mirror of Sky" in Urdu. The Falaknuma Palace was designed in western architecture by the Italian architect William Ward Marret. The palace reflects a rare blend of Tudor and Italian architecture and was built entirely from Italian marble. It has the shape of a scorpion, the zodiac sign of the Nizam. One of the highlights of the palace is the state reception room, where the ceiling is decorated with frescoes. The ballroom contains a two-ton manually operated organ said to be the only one of its kind in the world. The palace has 60 rooms and 22 halls. It has considerable collections of the Nizam's artifacts including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts, books, an extensive jade collection, and Venetian chandeliers. The dining hall can seat 101 guests. The chairs are made of carved rosewood with green leather upholstery. Burroughs and Watts from England designed two identical billiards tables, one of which is in Buckingham Palace and the other in the palace's billiards room The palace was the private property of the Nizam family, and not normally open to the public, until 2000.
Mozam Jahi Market
It was constructed in 1935 during the reign of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It was named after his second son Moazzam Jah. The building is made of granite and has white domes, constructed in a style similar to that of the High Court. Mozam Jahi Market was constructed in 1935 during the reign of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It was named after his second son Mozam Jah. This building is a great landmark of Hyderabad even today and the main landmark is built entirely in stone. Mozam Jahi Market is known for its ice-cream market now, located in a busy junction of Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Nampally Station Road and the Osmangunj Road. The triangular market houses more than 100 shops. 52 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
Charminar
FEATURE |
Charminar, (Urdu: “Four Minarets”) historic monument located at the heart of Hyderabad, west-central Telangana state, south-central India. The city, which is the capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states, was also the capital of the historic princely state of Hyderabad. The monument was built in 1591 by Muhammad Qulī Qutb Shah, the fifth king of the Qutb Shāhī dynasty, reportedly as the first building in Hyderabad, his new capital. Over the years, it has become a signature monument to and an iconic symbol of the city’s heritage. According to one legend, the Hyderabad region was reeling from a devastating plague at the time that Muhammad Qulī Qutb Shah was shifting his capital from nearby Golconda to the new city. He commemorated the end of the plague by building a mosque, which became known as Charminar because of its four towering and distinctive minarets, one on each of the building’s four corners. It formed the centerpiece around which Hyderabad was planned. Now regarded as one of the supreme architectural achievements of the Qutb Shāhī period, the Charminar is a grand architectural composition in IndoSaracenic style. It is built of granite and lime mortar with stucco ornamentation. The square structure measures 66 feet (20 metres) to a side. Each side faces one of the cardinal directions and has a pointed arch that is 36 feet (11 metres) wide at the base and reaches 66 feet high at its apex. A multisided column rises on each corner of the structure and, atop a lotus-leaf base, continues upward until it culminates in a minaret with a dome-shaped roof 160 feet (49 metres) above the ground. Each minaret is accessed via a spiral staircase on its interior wall and consists of four levels, each of which features a delicately colonnaded covered walkway around the exterior wall. Above the arches of the main structure are two stories. The first was once used as a madrasah (Islamic college) in the Qutb Shāhī era, and the second houses a small mosque. In addition to the mosque, the Charminar has 45 other prayer areas. The Charminar’s roof and minarets afford panoramic views of Hyderabad, notably the historic Golconda Fort to the west and the bustling Lad Bazaar— adjacent to the Charminar—which is famed for its traditional lacquer bangles studded with coloured glass and stones.
Chowmahalla Palace
Hyderabad State in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1] It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad while they ruled their state. The palace was built by Nizam Salabat Jung.[2] The palace remains the property of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, heir of the Nizams. Other members of the Hyderabadi Nizam family have also wed here. The word chār or chahār, and its variation chow, means "four" and the word mahal means "palace" in Urdu, Hindi and Persian.[5] All ceremonial functions including the accession of the Nizams and receptions for the Governor-General were held at this palace. While Salabat Jung initiated its construction in 1750, it was completed by the period of Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V between 1857 and 1869. The palace is unique for its style and elegance. Construction of the palace began in the late 18th century and over the decades a synthesis of many architectural styles and influences emerged. The palace consists of two courtyards as well as the grand Khilwat (the Dharbar Hall), fountains and gardens. The palace originally covered 45 acres (180,000 m2), but only 12 acres (49,000 m2) remain today.The palace was restored between 2005 and 2010 under the patronage of Princess Esra. TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 53
| FEATURE
Osmania University
Osmania University is a collegiate public state university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The university was founded by and named after Mir Osman Ali Khan, the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad in 1918. It is the third oldest university in southern India, and the first to be established in the erstwhile Kingdom of Hyderabad. It was the first Indian university to have Urdu as a medium of instruction but with English as a compulsory subject. As of 2012, the university hosts 3,700 international students from more than 80 nations. Osmania University is named after its founder, Nawab Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad who rather through a farman or Royal Charter, brought the University into existence in 1918. It is the seventh oldest in the Country and third oldest in South India. Though the need for the University for the Hyderabad State was felt, both by the intelligentia and the people for a long time, the initiative came from a civil servant, Sir Akbar Hydari, who was then the Home Secretary to the State Government. Sir Hydari, in a memorandum to the Education Minister in Early 1917, emphasized the need to establish a University of Hyderabad with 'Urdu' as the medium of instruction "as it is the language of the widest currency in India, official language of the State, and it is a language which is understood by a vast majority of the population of the State." He believed that higher education must have its foundations deep in national consciousness. The propitious moment, however, came a few months later on 26th April, 1917 when a Firman was issued for the establishment of the University. The Firman also detailed the 'Mission' and 'Objectives' of the University to be that: the ancient and modern, the oriental and occidental arts and sciences are synthesized in such a manner that the defects of the present system of education are rectified the ancient as well as modern methods of physical, intellectual and spiritual education are to be fully utilized along with an effort for the propagation of knowledge, the moral improvement of the students is regulated on the one hand, and research work of a high order in all branches of knowledge is conducted on the other. Though the medium of instruction of the University was 'Urdu', an Aryan language, that has direct kinship with other languages of the country, instruction of English, as a language, was made compulsory for each student.
Paigah Tombs
The style of architecture of the Paigah Tombs is an amalgam of Mughal and Moorish styles resulting in a unique synthesis. The crypts, made of lime and mortar, have intricate marble inlay work and stucco reminiscent of Granada and Seville in Spain. Some of the most influential families of the Hyderabad aristocracy were the families of the Paigah. The Paigah nobles were believed to be richer than the Indian Maharajah and earned the rights to solely manage their courts, palaces and armies that would often go up to thousands of soldiers. The English equivalent for the word Paigah actually means 'right hand man' or 'footstool'. The tombs are spread over 30-40 acres and are dedicated to the Paigahs, the consorts of the Paigahs and the daughters of Nizams. The Paigah tombs are very famous mausoleums that hold the caskets of the entire Paigah fraternity. The complex marble structures at the complex and the palatial entrances are a window into the wealthy, imperial past of the Paigahs. Apart from the intricate marble works, the tombs also illustrate the family tree of the royal families, along with chants and tributes etched on the epitaphs. Scroll down for more. The tombs were constructed in 1787 by Nawab Taig Jung Bahadur and later refurbished by his son, Amir E Kabir. The tombs were built as final resting places for the several generations of the Paigah nobles such as Sir Khursheed Jah, Sir Vicar-ul-Umra, Sultan-ul-Mulk and Zaheer yar Jung to name a few. The tombs are magnificent marble structures festooned with stucco work, Rajasthani and Mughal patterns. The tombs are unique for each royal, some perforated with family tree screens and the others decorated with Persian, geometrical designs, portraying the great craftsmanship of the time. At the entrance of the Paigah Tombs, the tomb of Teng Jung can be seen, exquisitely designed with lattice work and shadowed by a huge canopy. The white marble and the semi-circular arches stand out and are a dazzling sight for those who are visiting the tombs for the first time. 'Jali' works add to the splendor of these magnificent tombs, reflecting the aesthetic, artistic taste of the nobles. 54 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
FEATURE |
Qutub Shahi Tombs
The grandeur of the tombs is shielded by the majestic, landscaped gardens of Ibrahim Bagh. The styles of the tombs are perhaps, the most important reason why thousands of tourists flock the resting places of these Golconda rulers. One will be able to see Hindu, Persian, Pathan and Deccan styles of architecture. As a result, you will be able to spot the amalgam of the Indo-Saracenic entrances, Persian minarets, domed structures and intricately designed columns. Inside, the tombs differ in size and number. One of the most modest looking tombs belongs to the founder of the Qutub Shahi dynasty himself-Sultan Quli Qutubul-Mulk. Simple designs and geometrical symmetry are probably the only patterns that glaze his sarcophagus. However, one of the most impressive tombs belongs to the founder of Hyderabad, Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah and rises to a height of 42 meters and protected by a large dome. Minarets and ornamental parapets complete the Islamic architecture and his tomb. The other tombs are still awe-inspiring in their own right. False openings, central pillars and two-tiered terraces all form an important part of the architecture of the other tombs here. The corridors of the famous Qutub Shahi tombs are famous for its IndoSaracenic style of architecture. Pointed arches and 28 openings add to the kingly architecture of the Qutub Shahi Tom. The Qutub Shahi Tombs were planned and built by numerous monarchs who ruled the city and the state during the 18th century. Lying two kilometers from the Golconda Fort, the Qutub Shahi Tombs are built to Persian, Hindu and Pathani styles of architecture. Located in the heart of Hyderabad, these tombs are a famous landmark in the city. Domed structures, terraced gardens, intricate parapets and exquisite ornamentation can all be found at one place. What's more, the Deccan Festival is held at the Qutub Shahi Tombs every year, presenting an opportunity for all those who want to witness the architectural and engineering marvels of the 18th century. Small and big sarcophagi can be found here, although only a few of them remain and are open to public now. These monuments are not only known for its splendid artistry and sprawling gardens, but is also known for the countless tombs of the last standing royals of Golconda.
Errum Manzil
The mansion is located atop a hillock known as Erragadda or "red hill" in the native Telugu language. For this reason, nawab Fakhrul Mulk decided to name the new palace "Iram Manzil" (Persian for 'Paradise Mansion'), because the Persian word 'Iram' meaning 'Paradise' sounds like "Erram," the Telugu word for "red." He also got the building painted a shade of red in order to emphasize the link, and so you had the red-coloured Erra Manzil on top of Erragadda hill. The nawab intended that the mansion be known by two similar-sounding names: 'Iram Manzil' for the Persian-friendly Muslim nobility of the state and 'Erram Manzil' for the local Telugu people. In time, the latter name has prevailed, and "Erra Manzil" is now the official name of the palace. Irrum Manzil was used for royal banquets and other grand events. Later, the palace was taken over by the Government to be used as a records store-house. After some years it was again transferred into the hands of Public Works Department. Presently this palace houses offices of the Engineers-in-chief and the Chief Engineers of the Roads and Buildings and Irrigation/ Command Area Development Departments. Built in the Indo-European Baroque style of architecture, during its heyday the palace had over 150 rooms furnished with Louis XVI furniture, ninehole golf course, polo ground, stable for horses and a dairy farm. The palace was full of stucco and ornamental works. The palace used to overlook the Hussain Sagar, but this view has now been blocked by other buildings. TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 55
| FEATURE
Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge billed as the world's longest span concrete deck extradosed cable stayed bridge. Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge portion is 435 m long, including the approaches at both ends, and 25.8 m wide with a total of 52 stay cables. Officials say 4,800 metric tonnes of steel, 428 tonnes of high-tensile strand, 287 tonnes of stay-cables and 26,600 cubic metres of concrete were used in the construction of the iconic structure. According to Officials, everything was sourced from India, except for the cables that were procured from Germany. A key feature of the structure is architectural lighting, which will add to the beauty of this attraction.
Golkonda Fort
The name 'Golconda' originated from the Telegu words 'Golla' and 'konda', which means "shepherd's hill". The 10 km radius from Golconda to outer Hyderabad was once a market city known for its trade of diamonds. The diamond, Darya-e Nur, meaning 'sea of light', measuring 185 carats and now in Iran, was mined here. Other renowned diamonds namely Kohinoor diamond, Hope diamond and Regent diamond are believed to have also been mined here. The fort was built in 1143 AD by the Kakatiya rulers and was later seized by the Bahamani kingdom in 1364 AD. This was later fortified by Quli Qutub Shahi in 1507 AD as a structure for defense, which led to the fort acquiring an important role in the political map of India. Golconda fort is famous for its numerous halls, royal apartments, parade grounds and mosques. The fort has eight gates with the main gate being Fateh Darwaza which marked the victorious march of King Aurangzeb. The door is of 13 ft. width and 25 ft. length and was built with steel spikes to protect it from elephants. The Balahisar Darwaza is yet another magnificent structure. Its architecture is also the embodiment of Nawabi culture and style. The eastern gateway is the biggest gate and the only entrance open to visitors now. Constructed on a hill, this intelligently planned architectural splendor has excellent ventilation which used to be a huge respite during the summers for the royals. It is believed that is an underground tunnel which starts from Durbar Hall in the fort to the foothills. 56 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
FEATURE |
Spanish Mosque
Built in 1906 by ViqarUl-Umra (who also built the Falaknuma Palace), the Spanish Mosque is evidently a unique piece of architecture in Hyderabad. Unlike the bulbous domes characteristic of regular mosques, it has Moorish architecture along with aspects of Islamic design. The exterior and interior of the Spanish Mosque are mostly similar to the Cathedral–Mosque of Córdoba in Spain and Jama Masjid Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. It shows state-of-the-art interiors and architecture. It is also known as the Mosque of the Moors, due to its unique Hispanic (Moorish) style of architecture and is said to be one-of-its-kind in India. The stand-out feature is the spires instead of the usual minarets or domes; they give this mosque a church-like appearance. Right for the inception this mosque is maintained and managed by the heirs of Paigah Amir Sir Viqar-ul-Umra.
High Court Hyderabad
The Telangana High Court is the High Court for the Indian state of Telangana. Founded by the 7th Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, initially, it was set up as High Court of Hyderabad for the then Princely State of Hyderabad Deccan and later renamed High Court of Andhra Pradesh, as it was set up on 5 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.The Andhra Pradesh High Court was renamed as High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad in view of the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state. The President of India, on 26 December 2018, issued orders bifurcating The High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh into High Court of Andhra Pradesh with the principal seat at Amaravati and High Court for the State of Telangana with the principal seat at Hyderabad. The bifurcation and the constitution of separate High Courts for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh came into effect from 1 January 2019. The High Court stands on the south bank of the River Musi. This is one of the finest buildings in the city, built in red and white stones in Saracenic style, by Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan the ruler of the princely state of Hyderabad.The plan of the High Court was drawn up by Shankar Lal of Jaipur and the local engineer who executed the design was Mehar Ali Fazil. Its chief engineer was Nawab Khan Bahadur Mirza Akbar Baig. The construction started on 15 April 1915 and was completed on 31 March 1919. On 20 April 1920 the High Court building was inaugurated by the seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan.While digging the foundation for the High Court, ruins of the Qutb Shahi Palaces, namely Hina Mahal and Nadi Mahal were unearthed. The High Court looks beautiful and impressive from the Naya Pul Bridge at sunset. After its construction, a silver model of the High Court with a silver key was presented to the Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan by the Judiciary during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 1936. The facsimile of the buildings was perfectly carved in a thick sheet of silver weighing about 300 kg. TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 57
| FEATURE
Indian Literature and Its languages Literature is the heart and soul of every country. It molds society and plays a major role in developing society. It can be said that Indian literature is rich in diversity just like the land of India. Indian literature is home to many languages like Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Urdu, Bangla, to name a few. Let’s see a few of these languages and their authors. 58 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
-By Umera Riyaz
As we dive into Bangla Literature it's hard not to mention Rabindranath Tagore. His work was quite intriguing. He spoke more without conveying much in his work. His was unlike others and it led him to achieve the Nobel Prize in literature in 1913 as the first non-European. Even to this day his works are adapted for Short films.
FEATURE |
Next in line we have Urdu
Literature, we cannot talk about Urdu without the mesmerising Mirza Ghalib and his poetry. In his Ghazals, he wrote about love, life and even philosophy. He had learnt Persian through an Irani tourist who had stayed with him. The emporer In Bahadur Shah Zafar in 1850 gave him the title of "Dabir-ul-Mulk". He also added to it the title of "Najm-ud-daula". His ghazals are a huge part of Urdu literature and are still widely received. As funny as it may sound but the language English too, It was part of Indian Literature. Many authors like Ruskin
Rabindranath Tagore
Bond, Arundhati Roy and Vikram Seth. Have Mirza Ghalib
written their work in English. English literature of India is widely read here and abroad as well. Many Indian authors have been published under the label of penguin as well. Today English novels are a huge part of literature as readers demand it.
Present Time Indian literature has changed since the 2000, as writers and readers shifted to the language of English. It has given birth to many authors like Chetan
Baghat, Arundhati Roy, Vikram Seth, Durjoy Dutta and many more. The genre and
Arundhati Roy
storylines changed with time too. Today Indian literature talks about social media, bullying, harassment, caste issues, internet, corporate life, college students etc. Literature became more modern with time.
Ruskin Bond
Although many people like to point out the lack of quality in this literature. Others say that this isn't modern, as people who read literature in the 80s might find 90s literature modern. It’s just that everything moves forward with time. And literature is trying the same, trying to fit in with today. Many say literature changes and come back to where it began. Whatever may happen tomorrow, we can't deny the fact that literature has impacted living in a huge way.
Vikram Seth
Durjoy Dutta
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 59
| FEATURE That was a bit of a softer note on literature in India. Let's hear what the people of Hyderabad have to say about it.
“
“
“
“
“There's nothing more encompassing of the Indian literary scene than Rabindranath Tagore's writings. Tagore is an all-literature man, and his writings comprise traditional and modern Indian values and ideas at the same time. Matchless idioms, terrific style and storylines are what the current Indian writers need to directly pick up from him. Also, Dalit history and literature are something I believe is rarely talked about under Indian literature. Books like Karukku, My Father Balaiah, God of Small Things are ones that helped me learn better. Now there's a lot of Dalit non-fiction to explore.”
Apparasu Sruthi, Student
“
“
“A good book for me is one which makes your heart want more and triggers your brain. I like books based on myth busting fictions or mystery thrillers. Two of the best books which I personally love is The Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi and Crooked house by Agatha Christie. They are so well layed down from the introduction to the characters to the flow of its story. While one makes you want more the other hits you on your sixth sense making you think what's next.”
Akash Pandey, Artist
“India has always been celebrated for its art and literature. The contribution of new age Indian authors to English literature is only an ammunition in favour. Be it compassionate and valiant transgender protagonists like, Anjum from The Ministry of utmost happiness by Arundati Roy, or the gentle and poise, relatable characters likes Lata Mehra from A suitable Boy by Vikram Seth, be it witty, engaging and honest plots by Khushwant Singh or the charming stories that leave you enchanted by Ruskin Bond, be it Aravind Adiga and Kiran Desai winning the Man Booker Prize or soothing storytelling by R K Narayan and Sudha Murthy that speak to the inner child in you, Indian authors clearly marked a territory in World literature whilst portraying the diversity of India. From secularism to romance, humour to psychological fiction, there is a book for everyone by Indian authors today.”
Sindhura Repaka, Design engineer and Artist 60 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
WELLNESS |
It’s Okay to not be Okay Mental health issues are common, we all undergo tyring times in life. Times that completely breaks us from within. We try talking to our family and friends about it, but sometimes we need an expert. That is where Therapists or Psychologists step in. We all face experiences that affect us in not so pleasant ways, sometimes we realize their effects immediately while sometimes it takes time. Tulip spoke to Rajeshwari Luther, who answered some of our reader’s questions related to mental health. -By Ruchi Rai Sohni
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 61
| WELLNESS
How do I deal with work stress and anxiety? I’m not able to perform as much as I want to. Work life balance is very important and especially with the covid-19 pandemic work from home has become the norm, which means that the lines between work and home are very blurred. It's important that you not only stick to a routine for work but you also stick to a routine for play, take up a few activities like exercise yoga have a good diet and be active. Focus on creating opportunities to get a break from work and as well as to bring some balance into your work life. Why do I see myself in a negative light? It’s normal to feel low at some points in our life and we are all currently going through a very negative situation collectively, things which wouldn’t normally impact us as much would be impacting us more. Everybody feels negative about themselves and underestimate themselves, studies have shown that people tend to rate themselves more negatively than others would. Keeping all this in mind remember that you are the best cheerleader for yourself, think about yourself from a third person’s perspective and realise or notice that there’s ways in which you are more important to other people than you realise, everybody has good and not so good qualities but it's all about rejoicing in yourself and cultivating what you know about yourself. How do I deal with the existential crisis the pandemic is putting us through? The first step is to acknowledge it, that yes we are in a huge crisis and its effecting each one of us personally in a very different way, some people may have experienced significant personal losses while some don’t, it throws us into a confusion about where we are and where we want to go, these are the two aspects of an existential crisis, it would be helpful to look at this as an opportunity to get more in touch with yourself. Existential crisis usually means that it's a gentle nudge from your mind or heart to look within and there are some practices that can help you do this either speak to a professional or do some meditation or reading. Different people have different ways of dealing with it and working through a crisis but look within and figure out what you want, where you are and where you want to be and be gentle with yourself if you can’t figure it out it’s okay, sometimes the whole process takes time. Why do I keep losing interest in something I like? It’s good that you know what you like a lot of people still struggle with that. It’s a myth that we will always have to have the equal level of passion, excitement or something that we do, sometimes it’s good to break the monotony and try new things that you may not have considered before when we know we like something we tend to stick with it and we tend to get comfortable, maybe take a break from it and go back, it might be refreshing and it would also help you see things from a different perspective. How to break patterns? Patterns are found out of habit and habit is found out of patterns, this means that when you do something repeatedly and you get rewarded for it, it forms a pattern, other behavioural patterns can include sleeping in or the ways we interact with people so in the short-term patterns serve the purpose they make us feel good, they help us avoid uncomfortable situation but in the longer term it doesn’t work so start with small changes, with your routine, changes which are achievable, set small achievable goals, it’s a good way to break out of patterns and it’s okay if you fail you can always get back to it and try again. Why am I so confused and doubtful these days? Confused and doubtful may be due to feeling overwhelmed, burnout issues, relationship stress. Regardless of the situation use problem solving strategies: • Identify problem and define it • Brainstorm strategies • If one doesn’t work, try another • Find something that works and stick to it. How do I deal with the loss of a loved one either through covid or either wise? Grieving is a process with different stages. First stage is shock and denial then anger, then individuals go through bargaining, finally they despair or feel low and end with acceptance. Give yourself time, don’t deny emotions, it’s okay to cry or despair, try to work on building a world without the person and realize it’s not so bad, it takes time. Why don’t I have consistency? When you go with habits or patterns, in the short-term it serves the purpose they make us feel good, they help us avoid uncomfortable situation but in the longer term it doesn’t work. How do I deal with a breakup it’s making me lose interest in everything I used to previously enjoy, my hobbies, spending time with family and friends. Remember it’s just a person and no one can make you feel this way without your permission. Grieve as long as you need to, even breakup is a loss but focus on looking forward, not look back. Now a days when you go to a psychiatrist Without knowing your issue properly they prescribe you with heavy doses of anxiety, depression and sleeping pills which makes our mind numb. We go to them to get a solution for our problems but they make it even worse. Is it right to keep youth on heavy doses of pills, which makes their brain numb? Medication is prescribed in cases where it is determined that the benefits of medication are greater than possible side effects. No medication should make you feel numb. Please consult your psychiatrist and see if the medication should be titrated. Rajeshwari Luther, Consultation Charges: 1200 , Address: Hope Trust, Banjara Hills 62 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
TRAVEL |
WITHIN THE SERENITY OF THE HIMALAYAS
We have been back on travelling grid for a bit now, and only thing that becomes more and more clear is – if you want to travel, do it responsibly. The hospitality industry is welcoming guests all over India with open arms with safety protocols and making the guest experience as safe and memorable as possible. Choosing a location and property could take an extra effort now. But we have that sorted as with every issue we bring properties where we have first-hand experienced the finest. - By Satpreet Kaur
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 63
| TRAVEL
Where: Adivah, Dharamsala The beauty and tranquility of the Himalayas transcend all others. Situated within the mighty lofts of the Himalayas is the magnificent valley of Himachal. Nestled in the lap of this valley is Adivaha - a resort in Dharamsala. Adivaha is 3 centuries old, heritage building, that has been recently restored and remodeled to serve every traveler in search of peace and tranquility. The boutique resort is situated within just a 30 minutes’ drive from the nearest airport in the bustling city of Dharamsala. It is surrounded by lush green tea gardens and is spread over an area of 10 acres.
Rooms
The resort boasts of being an all-suite property. We stayed in their Viceroy Suite, that provides guests with a remarkable stay within the serenity of the Himalayas. The interiors of the suites are adorned with warm, elegant colour tones that exude a relaxing ambience. The suites overall are spacious, furnished with plush decor and a separate living room for the comfort of the guests. The best part however all the luxury suites open up to a spacious balcony that offers magnificent views.
64 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
Food
TRAVEL |
The property has an all-day dining restaurant that offers a buffet spread as well as Alacarte menu. In room dining or a private setup in your garden, they do it all. From continental to Indian the food here is absolutely delicious. We also requested to try the local cuisine and chef served us with a Himachali Thali that was delight to our senses. Handpicked from different regions of the valley, it was an amalgamation of flavors and a great end to our vacation. With outdoor as well as indoor sitting areas, the dining area serves the best in ambience and flavors. Book on: www.leisurehotels.co.in
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 65
| ENTERTAINMENT
Rhea Kapoor ties the knot with Karan Balooni Rhea Kapoor and her long time boyfriend Karan Boolani tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on 14th August,2021. The wedding took place at her father Anil Kapoor’s bunglow in Juhu, they had a guestlist that included only close friends and family. Rhea Kapoor is a Bollywood producer with movies such as Aisha and Veer Di wedding, Rhea and Karan met in 2009 on the sets of her first production Aisha where Karan was an assistant director. Even before their wedding, Karan was to be seen in every Kapoor function. After the wedding, Anil distributed sweets to the photographers gathered outside his residence.
Shrey Singhal’s Pre-Wedding Party
Punjabi Singer Shrey Singhal is getting married to Sahiba Chauhan and you want to know who hosted Shrey’s pre-wedding bash? Ranveer Singh! When Ranveer Singh hosted the party, one can only imagine how crazy the festivities must have been. The star-studded list of performers at Shrey Singhal’s party also included Janhvi Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor and Badshah. With his performances, Ranveer Singh made the guests at the party groove to his songs such as Gallan Goodiyan, Khalibali, and of course, Tune Mari Entriyaan. Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor set the stage on fire with their performances.
Gunna gifts Young Thug a Pink Bentley
Young Thug celebrated his thirtieth birthday in Atlanta, Georgia, the rapper threw a huge bash with some of his most famous friends at an exclusive event. Some of the attendees included, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, James Harden, T.I and much of the Young Stoner Life collective, and everybody made sure to spoil King Slime with some amazing gifts. Documenting the night on Instagram Stories, Young Thug made sure to highlight some of the gifts that he opened up, including a very generous gift from Gunna, with who he has worked for several years. Reacting excitedly after Gunna presented him with an all-new pink Bentley, which fits his current artist aesthetics.
Drake sets new spotify record of 150 songs with over 100 Million streams
Drake currently holds the most Spotify streaming records of any artists. Drake is the first artist to have 150 songs on Spotify with more than 100 million streams each. You can’t call the Canadian rapper overrated when he’s become one of the most popular artists of the era. It was revealed that Drizzy is the only artist on Spotify with 150 tracks that have been streamed over 100 million times. “One Dance” which has been streamed over two billion times, is at the top of the list, followed by “God’s Plan” and “Passionfruit”, which has been streamed just under a billion times.
66 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
Nandamuri Balakrishna wraps up the shoot of “Akhanda”
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda wrapped up his shoot recently and the film is all set for theatrical release, the makers are said to have locked the release date for the Balakrishna starrer. According to the sources the makers of Akhanda have locked 8th October as the film’s release date. This would mean that Akhanda will be releasing just ahead of the upcoming Dasara season. There are rumors that RRR, which is currently schedules to be released on 13th October, might get postponed, the makers of Akhanda are planning on locking Dasara release for the film. An official announcement on the release date will be out very soon.
ENTERTAINMENT | Chiranjeevi ready to meet YS Jagan
The ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh have become a hot topic of discussion. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy invited megastar Chiranjeevi to attend a meeting and hold talks with the government. Megastar Chiranjeevi chaired a key meeting with the bigwigs of the industry on all the issues that have to be discussed with the Chief Minister, the meeting took place at Megastar Chiranjeevi’s residence. Members from the industry like Nagarjuna, producers Dil Raju, Suresh Babu, directors Koratala Siva, V V Vinayak, Srvanthi Ravi Kishore, C Kalyan, Asian Sunil Narang, and many others attended this meeting. The news is that apart from the other big issues the industry is facing, the heads spoke at large about the ticket prices. The mega meeting with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will be held soon.
Neeraj Chopra storms into men’s javelin throw Neeraj Chopra secures a gold medal with a stunning throw of 87.5m I the men’s javelin throw final at the Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj became the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, and the first to notch up a track and field Olympic medal for the country. The 23-year old from Panipat set a few astounding records when he won the Men’s Javelin Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics. He became the first Asian man to win the competition at the Olympics and was also the first Indian track and field athlete to become an Olympic champion. Neeraj Chopra was regarded as one of India’s brightest medal prospects for Tokyo Olympics.
Messi signs two-year contract with PSG
Lionel Messi’s contract will not be renewed and the six-time Ballon d’Or winner will leave the club despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract, this cannot happen because of Spanish LaLiga regulations on player registration. As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Lionel Messi gas finally signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) contract to complete the move that confirms the end of a career long association with Barcelona and sends PSG into a new era. PSG said in a statement that the 34 year old Argentina star signed a two year deal with the option for a third season.
TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 67
| ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKS Country Under Siege
This book is by Mithun Kumar Mahendra and editor Priti Sahgal, the world order has been impacted in the recent past with excessive greed for power and also the means to garner power have been questionable, these actions are visible but have been considered as act of support and fostering growth, but what lies within these collaborations, need to be told and there are a few in the world, who are working to uncover this and bare it before the public in transparent and unfiltered manner, the course of this journey is tough and seeks lot of sacrifices from the people who work for a country but impacting the world at large, the story tries to travel across countries through the lenses of Shiv, who is on this mission to gather the truth and ensure the same is told at a opportune time.
Til Death we do Part
The author, Bruno Beaches attempts to clear vision off these themes of intense emotional surge following divorce. With a parallel drawn from his personal life, he portrays the unaddressed face of relationships, marriage and life, in a broader, more abstract sense. This story investigates a tangled awful excursion of separation, misfortune, vengeance and grief of human souls. In route it investigates the elements of what makes a relationship feeble or unfaltering.
Love, Lost & Light
This is a poetry book written by Benita Rebecca Jeyapriya is divided into three different phases that is love, sufferings caused of love and healings after love. This Poetry book gives you an emotional trip right from falling in love till getting over it for your own good. The first half is describing the on-top-of-Eiffel-tower feeling when you fall in love with someone special. Second half indicated the lost and sad feelings you receive after fights or heartbreaks, the third and last part of the poetry book focuses on Light that is finding peace with your struggling self trapped into love and after effects of love.
68 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
TAROT |
Aries This month is not without its challenges, Aries. You will need to show a great capacity for adapting, especially at work, but you will benefit from doing so. It’s also important that you show gratitude right now—you are not one to give thanks easily, but it will do you good.
Cancer You’re enjoying a little respite right now; it’s warm and sweet, and it feels good. Unfortunately, though, it’s as fleeting as it is enjoyable, because playtime is over as of the 11th. But at least there will be no regrets— you’ll have stored up enough serenity for the next two months.
Libra Your eternal thirst for beauty, peace and balance within will be wonderfully quenched this month. Not only will you feel as if you’re in your element (thanks to seven friendly planets in your sign) but you’ll also want to give your best to your loved ones, who will be asking for more. Be prepared.
Capricorn “Back to school” this year isn’t going to be quite what you hoped it would be. Things will get stuck, tugged and dragged out—which isn’t great for your controlfreak nature. But what if it’s a test—a way to force you to let go a little and, in turn, boost your confidence? Maybe it won’t be so bad in the end.
Taurus
Gemini
I love it when Uranus, the unpredictable planet of possibility, electrifies a sign that’s as set in its ways as yours is. It means that something in you is more open to adventure. Ready to take some calculated risks? Go for it—you won’t regret it.
If you’re to have a successful start to autumn, you can’t spread yourself too thin; this might be a challenge because you’ll be curious about everything and find it hard to resist social events and new opportunities. But once you’ve refocused, you’ll be proud of having curbed some of those trivial impulses.
Leo
Your new year, which arrives with your birthday, will start under clear skies. From the beginning of the month, your core qualities—perseverance, elegance and a strong sense of justice—will strengthen your desire to build something solid and lasting. This will apply to love affairs as much as it will to work.
Virgo Despite all the kindness in the world, there are some things you can only learn the hard way—like humility and perseverance. So, before you suffer a major setback or a brutal rejection, work on these essential virtues without delay.
Scorpio Thanks to the conjunction of Venus and Mercury in your sign until September 10, you will have an irresistible charm for the first part of the month. And from the 16th, your impressive powers of persuasion will be coupled with the energy you need (thanks to visiting Mars) to finally take action on something you’ve been avoiding.
Aquarius Bolstered by the cluster of planets in Libra (a supportive sign), you’ll have wings this month. Better still, you’ll know how to use them. The only downside? Beware of illusions. Being a visionary is good, but keeping one foot on the ground is even better.
Sagittarius No more hiding behind your mountain of work to avoid closeness. Yes, you fear intimacy, and it’s a source of anxiety for you, but it’s okay to take things slowly. It’s up to you to reveal yourself as you see fit— you just have to decide when and how.
Pisces Energized by the Sun in Virgo, you now have the drive to put your ideas and your life in order. Feeling both light and enlightened, you’re ready to attack the new school year. Use this energy to carry out a project that’s important to you—it will help a lot.
HOROSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2021 TULIP - SEPTEMBER, 2021 69
| LISTING ADD YOUR LISTING To add a listing in a particular section, send in your entries to 1-8-308/2/2, 4th floor, Near Modi Ford Showroom, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016
ASSOCIATIONS Association of British Scholars )C/o British Council( Road No.36, Jubilee Hills Tel : 7702320131/9246540446
BOOK STORES& Himalaya Book World ,Rd. No.1 Banjara Hills 5598 2335
Charminar News Agencies M.G. Road, Secunderabad Ph : 8179627830
Crossword Bookstore
Hospital, Jubilee Hills 0010 266 1860
FITNESS CLUBS Degrees 360
Inhabit ,Road No. 10, Banjara Hills Phone:040 2335 8223
JEWELLERS
Plot 115, Road 10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Tel : 9249599999
RWardrobe
MG Road, Secunderabad 27846770 040
Suhani Pittie
Hard Rock Cafe ,Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills
Mebaz
Above Elahe, Rd No.10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67114636
Tel : 44767900
TBZ
Vertigo - The High Life
Punjagutta, Tel : 23400231
,Road No.12, Banjara Hills 3599 6599 040
Core Fitness Station ,Road No. 37, Jubilee Hills 1999 6559 040
Ozone Fitness & Spa ,Road No. 1, Banjara Hills 0000 3910 040
hHOSPITALS
Krishna Pearls & Jewellers Inorbit Mall, Madhapur 19163 098490
CMR Jewellers
Apollo Hospitals ,Rd. No. 10, Jubilee Hills Tel : 23553323, 23608050
Mor Jewellers
Oxford Book Store
Care Hospitals
Rd Number 1, Ambedkar Nagar
,Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills
B, Near Kamineni/3-7-112/20/3 Hospital, LB Nagar 6599 2403 040
Volkswagen Deccan Plot No. 08, Sy No. 102/3/B, Nagole Village, UppalMandal, Ranga Reddy District 88700 077998
COFFEE SHOPS Cuppa Nagarjuna Hills ,70 4014 4019 040
Tel : 30418488, 30116142
Rainbow Childrens Hospitals ,Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills .Tel : 23319064, 23319062
Yashoda Hospital Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000
Sunshine Hospitals Secunderabad, 040 4455 0000
The Birthplace Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 9999 6713 040
HOTELS ITC - Kakatiya
R K Plaza, Panjagutta 5786 2340 040
MOBILES) Big C Hitech City, Madhapur 31888 099668
Mega Mobile A/2, Shop No.2,/#10-4-41 Golconda Apartment, S.D. Hospital Road, Castle Hills 79046 091778
Cellworld Communications Door No. 5-9-62, Shop No. 42-46, Khan Lateef Khan Estates, LB Stadium Road, Basserbagh 77759 095534
MULTIPLEXES
Begumpet, Tel : 23400132
IMAX Prasadz
Marriot
Tel : 23448989 / 39895050
Tank Bund,Tel : 66522999
Novotel
,Near NTR Gardens
INOX
Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422
,Gvk Mall, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills Tel : 44767770 )www.inoxmovies.com(
Ground Floor, ,6-3-1110 Amrutha Mall, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda 5910 2341 040
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel
PVR Cinemas
The Lounge-Cafe Coffee Day
,Hitech City - Madhapur Tel : 67676767 / 67676828
Minerva Coffee Shop
Banjara Road, Banjara Hills, Lane After City, OppTaj Krishna 61065 093946
SkyPark Cafe B/B1, Owners Pride,/8-2-68/1 5th Floor, # 12, Road, GS Nagar, Nandi Nagar 5510 6456 040
Starbucks Coffee Road No. 92, Near Apollo
70 SEPTEMBER, 2021 TULIP
,Road No.10, Banjara Hills
Musaddilal Jewellers
Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills 64545 073067
Somajiguda Circle, Begumpet 5000 4050 040
Renault Hyderabad
Elahe
F45 Training
Landmark
Near Reliance Digital, Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills. Tel : 67118135
PUBS
23307774/75/76 040
TOT Nightclub
Patny Center, Secunderabad 9989222916
)Talwar cars (Volvo
Reddy House Mla Colony, Jubilee Hills, 040 6461 8100
,Road No.1, Banjara Hills
,Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23211083
Himayatnagar, 090000 26767
Opp Barclays Bank, Road No 12, Banjara Hills. Tel:23324545
Dr Dog Care
Tel : 23552360
Walden
Audi
Jade Blue
Mangatrai
Gold’s Gym
pCAR DEALERS
Cheque in favour of Bilgrami Media Publication
,Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills
Inorbit Mall, 040 4460 9521 Shop No. 6-3-871, Greenlands Road, Begumpet, 040 2341 3434
Price : 7,000/- for one year
Road No.6, Banjara Hills Tel : 040 67331133
Westin
INTERIOR Home Centre Somajiguda, 040 4031 1111
.Elvy Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd Road No. 12, Banjara Hills 69999403 040
Punjagutta X Road Tel : 66621115 / 66621116
PET CARE Blue Cross Animal Shelter Neeru’s Emporio on Road No.36 Jubilee Hills, 040 3298 9858
Olive’s Pet Clinic ,DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh 25960 095507
Petcetera Home Stays International School, Tapovan Park, Manikonda, 098857 27269
J RESORTS Alankrita Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104
Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa ,Parveda Village, Shankarpally Tel : 42020222 / 42020444
Lahari Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350
Leonia
Tel : 23350130 ,Road. No.1, Banjara Hills 66620390 040 .Begumpet, Tel : 40112222
Neerus Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588
Origins Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16
BIBA Punjagutta, 040 6678 2244
Westside ,Somajiguda Circle 0421 2340 040
CMR Shopping Mall Patny Center, Secunderabad 9989222916
SALONS" Paris de salon
,Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills Tel : 66465678, 23350744
Main Road, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67120183
Golconda resorts and spa
Naturals Unisex Salon & Spa
,Osman Sagar Lake 6969 3069 040
RESTAURANTS Affair Plot No 115, Road 10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Tel : 9249899999
Little Italy ,Road. No. 92, Jubilee Hills Tel : 23558001 / 02
Glocal Junction Road No. 1,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 33165688 040
Chime
Inorbit, Madhapur 1111 4202 040
Manea Madhapur, 040 6453 2323
Lakme Salon Madhapur, 040 4021 2003
Mirrors Road No.1, Jubilee HIlls 4236 2354 040
SPAS Opium Spa’s ,Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills 0269 6589 040
Park Hyatt-Spa
,Nanakramguda, Gachibowli 49251142 040
,Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 1234 4949 040
China Bistro
Aura Spa
,Road No.1, Jubilee Hills 0999 6516 040
Road No.12, Banjara Hills 0226 6550 040
Sodabottleopenerwala
O2 Spa
,Road No.1, Jubilee Hills 8681 6888 040
Tel : 9959010088
Aamantran Hotel & Banquets ,Road No.12, Banjara Hills RTC X Roads. 7997993375
RETAILERS
GVK One Mall Banjara Hills
SUPER MARKET Balaji Grand Bazar Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad Tel : 040 - 23228802