EYE BLINK MAGAZINE DECEMBER-2013

Hyderabad’s Most-Promising Freely circulated Life-style Magazine

Volume-1 Issue-8

What’s next for The God of Cricket?

Chit chat with Damsel Deepika

Dec-2013

Ultimate New Year Eve Destinations

New Year’s Eve Special Story

EDITOR

Rupa Indukuri

SPECIAL FEATURES EDITOR Sanjana Reddy

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dr.Neeharika Naidu

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Contents Ultimate Leisure Bar: Mosh Pit

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Ethnic dreams: Maguva Couture.-12 DESIGNING DREAMS: THE CONTEMPORARY DESIGNER -

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Yummy & Healthy: Dry Fruitz - 17 THE QUEEN BEE OF B-TOWN DEEPIKA PADUKONE -18 Wardrobe styling: Just for men! - 20 Celebrating Christmas: Miss India Deborah Doris Fell -

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Special story- 22

Happy New Year!-

The most-happening the-night’s celebrations - 30 Uber Cool Wheels: Los Angeles Auto Show- 34 Bariatric Surgery: An Answer to the Big ‘O’- 36 Hot Soles- 38 WHAT’S NEXT FOR OUR MASTER?-

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Ultimate Leisure Bar: Mosh Pit “The perfect leisure bar to chill and converse.”

The reception at Mosh Fit was awesome, but the directors wanted to have the architecture and designing of the leisure bar a surprise to all. EyeBlink eagerly waits to unleash the complete look of the first-of-its-kind leisure bar in Hyderabad until the launch.

You just need to walk in, sit down and relax. We take you on a journey of never ending conversations, delightful delicacies and drinks. At Mosh Pit, you get to have great drinks, awesome ambience, cool city view, and huge range of IMFLs. And from there the pleasures add on. May it be the giggles and smiles or enticing conversations or serious business meetings, Mosh Pit is an excellent place to hang out. It is one-of-itskind leisure pub and kitchen.

Mosh Pit offers a different and unique leisure bar and authentic kitchen experience to Hyderabadis.

Do you all know why coffee shops are more popular in Hyderabad?

It’s because people want a relaxing and peppy place to hang out and sit around. Mosh Pit adds

spice to it. With an amber-light ambience and stunning view, the total conversational experience has got a makeover at Mosh Pit. The Leisure bar has a perfect planning and body structure which is a never-before blend of coffee shop, lounge and bar. This tells you straight away that it is a place where everyone longs to be at. It has a 360 degree view of the city, on the top floor, blowing away your stresses of the day. Another important crowd pulling factor of Mosh Pit is the in-house, experienced Singapore Chef. He is known to be an expert in authentic Chettinad dishes and also mouth-watering Malay dishes. The bar also has a specialized Chinese chef. Another lovable quality of the restaurant is its loyalty and top notch service.

to the dance floor. This ensures that everyone enjoys their stay at leisure bar.

The bar counter here is 20 feet long, which is one of biggest counter in twin cities. The bartender, who has more than 20 years’ experience, caters to you with the best drinks of the world.

Signature Mosh Pit drinks are the add-ons. The secret recipes are definitely the crowd pullers.

Generally, we love to hang out at a place at which we are comfortable. Mosh Pit is one such a place. It makes you feel very comfortable and laid-back. It also has a special DJ, which starts with mellow numbers initially and later by 10pm, the music will be on high track, pulling the crowd on

One-of-a-kind in Hyderabad

“We wanted to concentrate on every detail to entertain people.

Hyderabad always welcomes new concepts and accepts newer experiments too. I have seen so many places to start up my business but I felt this is the best place in Hyderabad. And I never feared about market. Market is something which is out of your expectations.

I never thought about it. I only believed in my idea and worked towards it”, says Dr. Abhinand Reddy, the Director of Mosh Pit. The other partners include J.P. Raju and Pramod. The ambiance and menu here is awesomely cool. The conceptualization of the bar just caters to all kinds of classes.

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Ethnic dreams: Maguva Couture.

She designs ethnic wear that makes a woman more beautiful.

Her designs echo elegance, feminity and balance. Her passion for designing turned this MCA graduate into an exclusive women’s wear designer, specializing in ethnic wear. She is designer Manjusha, who designs women’s wear which is a fusion of traditional embroidery and handmade laces. The collection incorporates intricate handmade and embroidered laces, and art of lace making.

for every occasion and festival. This boosted confidence in me and made me explore different varieties of fabrics, embroideries and newer styles.”

The designer store’s name, ‘Maguva’, itself reflects the true feminity in her collection. When she is asked about the specialty of her collection, she says, “Color combination is my strength. We specialize in creating pretty outfits that are pleasantly colorful and eye catchy. We can create multi shaded outfits with one single colour based on client’s choice as we make dyeing in house.

Our designs combine a sense of glamour with contemporary lines and extremely detailed decorative finish.”

She says, “I feel really blessed for the support given by my husband. He is the one who encouraged me to start my own business, by saying that my ideas and concepts are good.” Though she designs all kinds of women’s wear, she loves to design saris, especially ethnic wear. She experiments and creates wonders on velvets, georgettes and net fabrics. She designs blouses that are exquisite and her borders are special and unique. She dreams to have her collection at every women wardrobe and Maguva to be one off the most sought after name in the field of designing.

Talking about her interest in designing, she says, “Right from my childhood I’ve interest in creative works. I used to design clothes for myself,on seeing me wear them, many of my cousins and friends started requesting me to design for them as well and make their dreams come true.

Me designing for them became a regular stuff as days passed

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Maguva was founded one year back and initially the store was present Online. With the over whelming response and requests for a physical store, Maguva couture was opened at Jubilee hills.

Manjusha feels so blessed for the support “Color by combination is rendered her husband and maguva’s wow in-laws.

factor.”

www.maguva.in Ph: 078 93 898888

DESIGNING DREAMS: THE CONTEMPORARY DESIGNER His work shows his immense passion for architecture and interior designing.

He delivers thoughtful, original and contemporary designs that reflect heritage, style and a right sense of colours in every detail. The spaces he design makes the customers enliven the experience they dreamt of. He is one of the special architects of Hyderabad, Satyajit Tuljapurkar. He gets candid with Eye Blink and shares his experience being an architect.

Right from his childhood, Satyajit was interested in designing and architecture.

Inspired by his uncle during his childhood the then small boy tuned his career in accordance to become one of the most sought out architects of Hyderabad. After completing his relevant education, He worked with famous interior designer Raj Sri Ram, and architect Anwar Aziz.

Talking about this, Satyajit says. “It was a great experience working with them. This exposure helped me understand the Market, the ways professional services are catered and made me learn the basics of architectural practice.” He then turned into an entrepreneur, starting his own enterprise.

Later, he explored the architecture market and made Hyderabadis experience his signature touch of designing. Talking about his association with Hyderabad, he says, “Hyderabad is a city of heritage.

But a decade ago, people here were far less aware about architecture and interior designing, the beauty and need for it. But now, probably since a decade, people are turning to professionals for designing their

Spaces. Their association with big brands has also increased. This gives great scope to designers and architects like us to explore on variations, work on bigger projects on a larger scale. We get a chance to bring many classic pieces together to make a marvel.”

Talking about the difference between architecture and designing, Satyajit says, “Architecture is basically technical study which emphasizes on designing structures aesthetically and technically. Interior designing is out and out creative stuff. It is a creative process and focuses on making the space look brilliantly beautiful.” “I’m happy to say we just don’t design your house with technical and designing skills, but we design your dreams; the dream of a dream home”, he adds.

Talking about his projects, Satyajit says, “One of the latest projects I designed was for Home Mart and they were completely impressed with my style of work. I have worked with clients like Furniture World, Mayas, and Value Line at Road no. 36 Extension., and they are our proud pieces of work. In Value Line, we designed a High Street, which depicts a street with stars.

The challenge is that our designs should be a value addition for their product identity.”

All the projects are very close to my heart.

We work with utmost care and passion in every project. We put lot of efforts in our projects. We feel successful only when we could read the clients’ need perfectly.

Once we get in touch with the client, we basically work on their requirements in a functionally better way. We first conceptualize an idea and we feel it is the basic,the most important piece of any project. Later we work on the concept, developing 3D presentations and working drawings,” the designer adds.

The designer is known for his and contemporary design style. He loves to work on Indian style motifs, with core Object as lotus. He loves to design the pooja rooms, especially. Talking about the colour sequences, Satyajit says, “Most

of my projects have Indian colours in them. They include warm colours, pastel shades etc., few people also love complete whites and Gray themes. In general, Hyderabadis love bright colours, brilliant interiors and rich heritage collections in their houses. I personally feel that we cannot escape the influence of architectural history.”

This passionate designer wants to work on a nice weekend house with ecofriendly, green architecture. He says that it is his dream project.

He believes in a single philosophy, ‘Take life as it comes and have faith in your ability and work’. “I always seek inspiration from our heritage monuments, which have a unique quality and timelessness which I always perceive to have in our projects,” he adds. White has a special place in Satyajit’s designs.

Talking on this he says, “Whiteness allows the architectural ideas to be reflected very clearly—like the difference between opacity and transparency, solid and void, structure and surface. These things are more appreciable in a white environment.

They have a greater clarity.”

“Sometimes, this profession also has certain challenges like understanding the variations of different cultures And context of the work. I think it is important to understand differences in scale and environment,” he says.

Addressing the young designers who are coming into the industry, Satyajit says, “The world has changed a great deal from when I began few years ago. At the same time, there’s an amazing amount of good architecture being done all over the world. There are lots of opportunities that are sprouting, encouraging the young designers to excel.”

“We get a chance to bring many classic pieces together to make a marvel.” -Satyajit Tuljapurkar

Editor’s Note Election fever all over. When I sat with a cup of tea, before starting to write my editorial note, I happened to overhear a discussion on television about the future of politics in India. Lots of thoughts were just swirling in mind. Is it possible for India to become the super power on the International platform? Can India mitigate poverty?

These are the questions which always arise in the mind of a common man. Sometimes it seems impossible. Even after 6 decades of Independence many intellectuals still have a doubt, whether the democracy is doing good or bad to us? Unfortunately some situations that happened in this country are still giving room to that point. Here the question is not about the credibility of democracy but it is only about the way democracy is treated in India. No doubt democracy is the only weapon to sustain the millions of people and their caste, creed and religion. But still we are struggling to make reforms because there is a need to make them. Reforms can be made by good leadership.

Good leadership comes from a good leader. Good leader can be elected by a simple vote. Simple but powerful!

Yes, as a citizen of the nation it is our responsibility to protect our integrity while we are enjoying the sweetness of democracy. Every common man has to feel that it is his/her responsibility to use his right to vote. But one very sad thing is that the percentage of voting in urban areas is always lesser than rural ones. Probably this might be due to frustration or negligence but it counts to be irresponsibility. And this, for developing country like India is not welcoming. So on this note, let’s all pledge to vote and vote for a righteous cause. Of late it is great news for Indians that they have a new option in electronic voting machine i.e., NOTA [none of the above]. Fortunately, this is one of the greatest reforms in Indian democratic history. It is in our hands to elect or reject a person. Let’s elect responsible leaders. Responsible leaders make a responsible nation. So finally it is in our hands to make our country pride on International platform. Let’s also be responsible and discerning.

Alongside this month’s issue brings you a complete package of New Year news. Deepika’s special interview, special men’s wear tips, most awaited New Year Bashes and events will take you through a festive journey. Happy Reading!

-Rupa

Yummy & Healthy: Dry Fruitz Hyderabad has seen many stores which serve dry fruits, but the store Dry Fruitz Basket, at Journalist Colony,Road no. 1, Jubilee Hills, is the first-of-its-kind, stand-alone dry fruits store in Hyderabad. The store is famous and is well known for the best and largest variety of dates from Saudi and other parts of the world. The store caters highest quality, carefully selected and handpicked nuts and seeds.

The range of nuts include rare varieties of nuts like Macadamia, indigenous to Australia, hazel nuts, pecan nuts, and Brazil nuts etc., Which are imported varieties of nuts. These nuts are imported from countries across the world. The store also have a selection flavored and roasted cashews (without oil), varieties of almonds and dehydrated fruits. It also has a section of dried seeds like pumpkin seeds etc. These nuts and dried fruits are targeted towards health conscious people, who strive to keep themselves healthy and energetic.

The store, Dry Fruitz Basket, excels in quality and offers the goods at a very competitive price. The store also offers packaged nuts and dry fruits in gift baskets. They also cater to special occasions like parties, weddings, birthdays etc., Dry Fruitz Basket also have imported variety of chocolates and other mouthwatering delicacies.

Celebrate the season and bring good cheer with the best gift basket for Christmas, New Year and other festivals.

THE QUEEN BEE OF B-TOWN DEEPIKA PADUKONE “I am not a confident person but I only know how to act confidently.”

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She reigns the B-town with her fashion-model figure, slender, oval and sculpted face. It’s not exaggerating if we say that she grabs the attention on the screen. She is a gorgeous damsel who mirrors intelligence. She is now on the triumphant bandwagon of success with a series of blockbusters like Cocktail, Race 2 and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chennai Express and Ramleela. But she doesn’t take the success to head though she enjoys the fruits of her hard work. She’s frank enough to admit that on occasion, an eerie chill rides down her spine thinking about her success. She has introspective moments when it seems as if the walls of her well-constructed edifice will tumble down with an ignominious crash. She gets there with immense confidence and perfection.

She is none other than the beautiful, Deepika Padukone.

The ladylass gets candid with EyeBlink and talk her heart out.

With super hits Chennai express and Ramleela, 2013 was a successful year in your career. Tell us about that.

Truly I had an interesting year but I didn’t plan it to be this

amazingly awesome. It all just happened. I feel so blessed that this year also gave me an opportunity to play a different kind of roles.

You are an inspiration for many women out there.

You are pretty, brilliant and famous. How do you see yourself?

I also have a hectic and routine life, and my life is not a bed of roses. I won’t call my job a job because I love what I do.

I am passionate about what I do. But at the end of the day, it’s still hard work. I feel great when my work gets recognized and it brings fame to me.

Thanks to the audience for giving me a star status that makes my life actually seem larger than life.

What makes you be so confident?

(Smiles) Actually I’m not a very confident person.

Did you ever feel the pressure of stardom?

No. Firstly, I never take any kind of stress. I don’t let that pressure of stardom to near me at all. I do have to be a little conscious of the way I conduct myself.

Do you anytime feel insecure as an actress?

I always feel very insecure.

But you are known to have great confidence. So is it a misconception?

(Laughs) I am not a confident person but I only know how to act confidently. Probably that’s my strength.

You seem to be very competitive. Is it true?

Yes, I am competitive. I am a sports person. Again, when I say competitive, I don’t mean I want to be one up on someone else.

I compete with myself.

Many a time, I sit down and echo on my own strengths and

weaknesses and focus on how I can improve. I don’t look around to see what’s going on.

How do you decode your tough times?

I have learnt to accept things and take them as they come to me. Even I have made some mistakes.

I have been hurt many-atimes too. But I take things very positively. I learn from my mistakes and try not to repeat the same mistakes again.

You are a fashion queen.

Tell us your opinion about fashion.

Fashion is all about being yourself. Fashion is supposed to be you, your personality and reflection of your attitude. Anything that you feel comfortable and in which you are confident, is your style statement.

So how fashionable you are?

(Giggles) In fact, I don’t consider myself to be fashionable. I have a great team working for me and I’m fortunate that I have access to them. But I’ll give myself the credit for knowing how to work my clothes.

Tell us one factor that you feel is more important while selecting your attires.

Comfort is important for me. You’ll never spot me in anything that makes me feel ill at ease. Over the years my style hasn’t changed one bit. I prefer to keep it simple and classic.

“Fashion is all About being Yourself.”

What are your favorite hues?

Personally, you’ll always see me in whites or pastel shades. In fact, more often than not you’ll see me in white. The only other colour I like is coral.

Who is your style icon?

My mom, Ujjala Padukone. She is the one who influenced me all through my childhood regarding styling. I grew up seeing her dressing simple and elegant. My colour choices are her influence. In the industry, I feel Kangana and Anushka Sharma are stylish.

What are your fashion obsessions?

Shoes! Undoubtedly shoes.

I have a huge collection of them. I love Kolhapuri chappals. And alongside I love Massimo Dutti brand shoes.

Great. And New Year is fast approaching. What are your plans for the special day?

I haven’t planned anything yet. But definitely I’ll spend the last day of this year with my family and friends.

How was 2013 and tell us your career plans in 2014?

2013 was super cool and I’m thoroughly enjoying the success of Ramleela. In 2014, I’m eagerly looking forward for my releases with Rajini sir. And we are in shooting of Happy New Year.

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Wardrobe styling: Just for men!

Modern life is hectic and everything seems to happen at once. Between work, social and personal commitments, it’s a wonder how things are managed to get anything done.

And when coming to men, many-of-the-times they neglect self grooming. Eye Blink gets wardrobe styling tips for men, to make them look fab this New Year season.

The most dramatic improvement you can make in your style is to make sure everything fits impeccably. Most guys wear clothes that are too large. Make sure everything you wear is almost hugging the shape of your body – without being tight. Bad fit is an epidemic, cure yourself. Do not dress like a rock star unless you’re in a band. If you want to be flashy, a simpler but stylish look would be sporting a black striped dress shirt with a white blazer, a dark pair of jeans, a dressy belt, and your sharpest dress shoes. You could also add a flashy watch or a simple accessory but nothing more. Change your perception towards casuals. Casual doesn’t have to be boring. Have fun with collared shirts, or take some inspiration from those who approach casual a bit differently.

When you are going out for shopping, never go alone. Always shop with a friend who will give you an honest opinion! Also, read about shopping on a budget. Never miss details in dressing. The last thing on is usually the first thing noticed. You need not be a brand man always. Before you decide to purchase an item, ask yourself if you are buying it simply because of the brand name or because you love the quality and style. Good quality needn’t come from a brand always. So mind the details instead of throwing together the main parts of your outfit. “Details” can include a scarf, a subtle pocket square, or the way you tie your tie knot.

Invest in a right pair of shoes. Get a great pair of shoes and keep them in pristine condition. One best thing to look different everyday is to experiment with style. The only way you’ll really learn, is if you go out there and try new things. I make an effort to try something completely out of my comfort zone whenever I’m at a store – many times you’ll end up loving something you never thought you would. Choose right colours depending on the occasion you go. Avoid going to bling and eye-blinding brightness and no florescent shades. You are, after all a man. Finally the idea is to find what works best for you and make your own rule.

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Celebrating Christmas: Deborah Doris Fell

Celebrating Christmas: Miss India Deborah Doris Fell She is Pond’s Femina Miss India runner up and also was awarded Miss Body Beautiful. She is a picture perfect girl. Her smile can grab the heart beats. When it comes to success, beauty and talent are only second to luck. But if you're talented, you will be adored by everyone. And the beautiful Deborah Doris Fell is now another sensation in the tinsel town. She gets candid with EyeBlink and shares her feelings about Christmas with us.

Christmas is just around. How do you feel?

Christmas for me is always an enriching experience.

I get to spend a good amount of time with my Family, Relatives & Friends.

How do you prepare for the festival?

Every year I celebrate it with much joy. We clean our house one month before Christmas to get rid of unnecessary dirt and old things. We give away our old clothes to the poor. We bake cakes and make wine or order for it months before Christmas.

Great! So what do you do on the Christmas Eve? We attend the Christmas mass on the 24th night and bring in Christmas at Church with the whole family and greet each other after the mass is over.

What specials do you make for Christmas?

For the Christmas dinner we have Turkey Roast and a whole lot of desserts. I also help my grandma in making sweets for everyone.

So you are foodie. What are your favourite dishes?

(Giggles) Yes, I’m. The most famous sweets made are kul-kuls, rose-cookies, sweet-puffs and a whole lot of other sweets.

How do you plan your Christmas day?

I've been blessed with a beautiful family and that's why I choose to spend Christmas with my family, my boyfriend, relatives and close ones. I choose not to work during or on Christmas because it is good to spend time with family rather than working on that special day.

As a woman, we know you would love shopping. So what are your plans for Christmas shopping?

I’m a great shopper. And my shopping is always a last minute one. (Laughs), We shop at the last moment but end up wearing fabulous outfits no matter what.

Decorating Christmas tree is great fun. Tell us about that.

We put up our Christmas tree and expect gifts (winks).

We put up the Star in our homes when we see the David Star in the sky. I love the festival a lot and I'm glad to be a Christian. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance.

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Happy New Year!

A supporting better half: Visheetha Uday Kiran This time for a change, Visheetha decided to celebrate New Year at the place called Panchagani, at the outskirts of Mumbai.

It was here, where the couple had their first conversation of life. As it is the first New Year happening together, the couple want to celebrate it with great zeal and enthusiasm. Visheetha says that they will celebrate this year in the name of the most romantic moments, big cat fights and small behavioural issues that they enjoyed during the last one year, helped in making their relationship stronger.

Visheetha says, “I love welcoming good things into life. This year I have taken a resolution, where I wish to be more supportive to my better half and help in meticulously planning his personal and professional things.”

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New Year is just around. It’s rushing in filling us with lots of hope, joy and new aspirations. The last of leaf of this 2013 calendar is also getting ready to happily vanish, welcoming one of the most important nights of the year. Fraught with great expectations, New Year Night has even greater expense. And then there’s that whole resolutions thing. From jaw dropping fireworks to awe-stucking parties, New Year Eve is one of the most awaited one. New Year will be more gloriously alive in the city than you've ever seen it, this New Year. Like every year, also many entertainment options are made available to celebrate it super excitedly. Everyone is gearing up for the biggest bashes in the city. EyeBlink meets few celebs who are busy in this preparatory phase for welcoming new year and learned their plans, resolutions and aspirations.

A well-to-do designer, Asmitha Marwa:

2013 was so quick and it moved very swiftly. One thing that I can strongly say is that the year was completely filled with fun and joy. Though I’m a party freak, this time I don’t want to celebrate the new year in a party.

Instead I’m planning for a small together, where I will call up all my near and dear ones and celebrate with them.

“I’m a person filled with so much of positivity. I believe that whatever happens to me in this universe, I see that it happened for a particular reason. Next year I’m going to launch my brand called Asmitha Marwaand my launch store is going to be at Goa. My clothes include a global collection which are woven by the Indian woven fabrics.

Every New Year, we celebrate with lots of fun and excitement. Its been one year ten months that I have been into fitness, as Zumba instructor. This year I’m planning an event, a Zumba fitness session for men, women and kids, on the last Sunday of December. I have been doing this in clubs every time where kids are not allowed. But this time I want to spend with younger generation too and spread the goodness of fitness, especially Zumba to them. This time kids and youth will also have good time with Zumba.

For a fit year: Vijaya Tupurani

On a personal side, I will take a break and am planning to enjoy with my family and have a nice family time from 30th till 5th of Jan. We might plan a holiday or be with my kids for full time. I wish happy New Year to all in advance and may the coming year bring more health, wealth and satisfaction in life.

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Secret getaway into celebrations: Trisha Krishnan The actress spends every New Year Day with her band of friends and this year will be no different except the location.

As New Year is just a month away, Trisha decided to celebrate her New Year with her close friends at a secret location. Last year Trisha celebrated the eve at Goa with a bunch of friends.

Trish tweeted telling “off for a quick getaway. C u all in 2014. Advance New Year wishes to each and every one of you. Thank you for being part of my life.

Cheers.”

Stunningly there are rumours in the air about Trish’s marriage in 2014. Let’s see where it lands. Hoping Trish a very happy and fabulous New Year!

Good year ahead: Actor Sree I love to party in our own heritage city, Hyderabad. This would be my first new year after I have entered into movies. I was welcomed well by the industry, and got great opportunity to work with some good people in the industry. I’m looking forward for some good projects this New Year.

One 365 days end on this one single day and it paves way for another fruitful, aspiring next 365 days. We welcome it with great gladness as a gift of happiness. So choose what you want to do, and put in right efforts to make it special. Be hopeful and everything happens for a reason. And this New Year, I will hang out all night with my near and dear ones. We will definitely have a great blast.

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New Aspirations: Dipali Patil.

This New Year is very special to me. It is one of my best years. This New Year I’m at my honeymoon and also I’m waiting for my new store to open. As this would be my first New Year Eve on my first Anniversary, I could feel some many changes in me. I have become more responsible, I have learnt many things, and my confidence levels grew up. I was shy before, but now I’m more open and confident.

I welcome this New Year with lots of hope and achievable targets. I’m looking forward for more surprises his new year.

Happily, I don’t have any regrets this year.

And coming to my New Year Eve Celebrations, I’m a big party freak and I’m ready to party anytime. My dream celebrations this New Year would be at Maldives. A lonely beach with a dinner table and just both of us…oh wow! It would be great. I planned for a baby pink gown, studded with white pearls this New Year.

I wish you all a very very happy New Year!

“Flying of to Dubai, on this New Year Eve.” – Dr. Aishwarya: New Year Eve is something I really love to celebrate. I am on the plans from long before. I love traveling to new places every year. This year my travel destination is Dubai. People party there really hard. In 2013, we were at Hong Kong and had great fun there. 2013 was important and very special to us as we entered into our favourite arena of business i.e. Jewellery, with launch of Ksheeraawali. And we are looking forward for a good business year ahead. For this New Year I have a special surprise to my dearest hubby. I have my own plans for that. I’m super excited to welcome the New Year with lots of hope and happiness. I wish you all a very happy and fabulous New Year ahead.

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“Looking forward for some leisure time.”: Rajesh Kalidindi HR Manager

New Year is special. But 2013 was such a busy year, filled with deadlines, assignments and disturbed sleeps.

I didn’t find time even to sit down with a glass of my favourite drink and read a book. This year I want to find time for myself. I guess 2014 will be a sort of in between time to plan my adequate couch time (giggles) and to read my heartful.

Last year I celebrated New Year at my friend’s farm house with lots of gala, swimming under the sky full of stars, dancing and celebrating. This year I’ve not planned my celebrations yet, but it’s definitely going to be fun.

My favourite time, though, is sitting alone in front of campfire in the middle of the forest, sipping a drink, eating my favourite country chicken and just going through the memories of my past year.

Ahh! Heaven it is. I wish to celebrate the eve with RGV.

Year of expansion ahead: Yousaf. Entrepreneur He is not from a business background; but he grew himself into a successful entrepreneur. From a small furniture shop at Lakdikapool, to a six crore turn over business, he rode the road of bumps and smooth’s all these years. He is Yousaf, the director of Flortex furniture showroom.

“I love to live a simple life. I always want to use my time productively. I invest most of my time in to my business and when I succeed in my endeavours, it is a true celebration to me. Even this year I am focusing on new business plans.

And coming to New Year celebrations, I am planning to celebrate with my friends and family. I’m very much excited about this New Year as I wish to expand my business in many ways and looking forward for the results. I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous new year ahead”, says Yousaf.

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Mr. Mohd Asif , Mr.Yousaf& Mr Mohd Arif

Second step ahead: Sudheer varma. Film director This year I am going to celebrate my new year in my favourite place, Dubai. 2014 is very important to me as I am starting my second movie probably with Naga Chaitanya.

Advance happy new year to everyone.

New Aspirations: Abhinandan reddy. Entrepreneur This year has been pretty special for me. I am done with my MBBS firstly which was a huge thing. I also met the special someone this year. So, I am planning on sending this year off in a huge way !! A special dinner and a great party to say good bye to the special year, with some special people !!!!!

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WHAT TO WEAR FOR THIS NEW YEARS EVE The biggest party of the year is to come and so is your biggest moment of “I don’t know what to wear”. Let’s not just focus on new years because December is the month full of parties and celebrations. Lets not forget Christmas and all the wonderful parties.

No matter how you celebrate, you have to celebrate in style! So what should you wear is the million dollar question so here is my attempt to help you figure out just that First thing that comes to my mind about the new years eve party is the bling., Well we all want to make heads turn and placing the bling right is all it takes . We all have that eye blindingly blingy sequence dress which we have never had the nerve to wear.

Ladies, it’s now or never! Bring it out and put it on. Make sure u go easy with the accessories and any colour if you are opting for the bling look. Since you already are going pretty bright on the dress, the rest of the look should be maintained as subtle as possible.

Next, we have the dresses that are ideal for all the dancing and twirling around so these are comfortable and free flowing dresses usually in chiffons or such light materials. Usually you can spot these dresses in A line cuts, i.e., short in the front and long at the back. These dresses scream out elegance yet they are just the right bit flirtatious. Depending on the colours of the dress, try to wear an opposite colour for the shoes.

You can pair a simple top with an ultra romantic tulle skirt in a pale colour and voila. You will feel your princess ballerina best in this ensemble.

If your mood suggests a little top class, go for a bustier and a figure hugging high waist skirt with big ear rings and bigger heels. I will assure you will feel like you just fell out of the movie “the devil wears prada”. This outfit will not only scream class but gets out the sensual best out of you. I say show off that hot body and curves if you got nothing to hide. Prefer colours like gold and black and bright red matt lips. Yes, it’s teasing but it’s also touching me not.

If nothing works out we all have the LBD, the little black dress we all fall back on. This is where your statement jewelry plays a big role ,chunky accessories and those bright red lips are what you should be relying on and trust me , you cannot go wrong .well, unless u wear statement everything from top to bottom . I say, does the balancing act right. If u are having a big neck piece then studs are all u need for the ears and vice versa. You can always wear a big finger right for a little extra drama. It’s a safe bet to rock that outfits this New Year’s Eve. Lastly, most girls ask me how to look thinner and taller. Wear black and other such dark colours for looking thinner and prefer shorter dresses for looking taller. That should do the trick. If your arms are on a healthier side, avoid cap sleeves and any prints at all on the sleeves.

Yours fashionably, SHRAVYA VARMA, Celebrity Designer&Stylist.

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Cruise through Cuisines @ Bombay Duck Dining Company

f you are a foodie and want to welcome the New Year with a culinary journey, your right place would be Bombay Duck Dining Company. At Bombay duck, rows of stalls with delectable fare will leave the guests spoilt for choice. The multi-cuisine food sections attract foodies with mouth watering, authentic dishes coupled with beautiful dining experience. If you want to end the gourmet journey on a sweet note you have an ample choice of tempting desserts ranging from Tiramisu to cheese cakes, gourmet ice-creams and signature pastries.

Bombay Duck has multi-cuisine parts like Bouchon-French Bistro, Lila- Indian Restaurant, Aubergine-Mediterranean Restaurant and Amethyst- Terrace and Lounge. Each restaurant within, provides real taste of incredible dining experience. The Bistro gives you unique dining experience with true essence of French, making you walk through the vibrant and fragrant streets of Paris. You can savour on the fresh home baked pastries and gourmet deserts, breads and ice creams.

The spacious open garden with rustic charm, and select wines and tapas at one corner will make the evening, delightfully awesome. The Indian Restaurant, Lila is a perfect synonym for the real taste and traditions of India.

The cuisine here is enticing and tantalizing, surprising your taste buds with a unique culinary mix of modernity and tradition. One can get a special, private dining are for two with a chef’s table and customized menu. This is probably the first of its kind in the pearl city.

The Mediterranean Restaurant, Aubergine lightens up your senses and palate with a myriad of dishes, tastes and flavors. The restaurant offers a repertoire of dishes which are authentically Mediterranean and finest.

They specialize in making finest deserts. The private dining areas with a rare collection of wines complement the cuisine. Dining at

Aubergine is will leave you with a most memorable dining experience.

Probably party starts from here!

The terrace bar and lounge, Amethyst, enthralls with great music and live band with inhouse DJ. With extensive wine selection, eclectic cocktails and delicious food, Amethyst turns the night into the most happening celebrations.

Grab your chance to be at the most happening place with perfect ambience and extensive food choices. Enjoy authenticity, and real taste of welcoming New Year with immense enthusiasm.

“Mouth watering, authentic dishes coupled with beautiful dining experience.”

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most-happening the-night’s celebrations

“Countdown for the New Year Eve is just right up there!”

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It’s going to be the first of a new 365 page book. Every one wishes to engrave beautiful memories on it. And the countdown for the New Year Eve is just right up there. And the city is buzzing with New Year Eve party promotions. On this largest celebrated, secular festival across the globe, let your celebrations be on high spirits. Let it be any person, from any part of the world, New Year Celebration lights up every heart. So what’s special you have in your head to make that eve special.

Eye Blinks gets you some peppy and perfect places to celebrate this New Year. So what are you waiting for? Get out those dancing shoes and, of course, that little black dress. Or wear something bright, something fun and practice those expert moves once again. Great music, food, ambiance and wacky themes – all to make sure that you have the craziest time partying this season.

Splendid New Year Eve @ The Park

“Alluring ambience and high-spirited atmosphere.”

What’s better way to celebrate your accomplishments of previous year and inspire you to greater heights in the year to come than with The Park’s New Year Eve celebration in? Probably The Park is the only place in the city, where you have ample to choice to chose between the elegant, black tie celebration at Aish, Verandah or a peppy, youthful celebration at Kismet or an exotic, classy, pool side celebration at Aqua. With an architectural elegance, alluring ambience and highspirited atmosphere, The Park spells like-mindedness at every corner.

Nevertheless to say, it has organized the New Year Eve Celebrations with the same enthusiasm, as every year. It would be perfect if we say, it just got better and bigger.

At the Banquet, DJ Jay rocks the show with Commercial, Electro, Prog, Tech, Minimal, Techno, Trance, Hip hop, RnB & Bollywood music. Groove

to his flattering tunes. DJ Jay is ranked #17 in House Music Category in all India.

It also hosts Solo performer: Flemenco, Mask illusionist, Bubble Gymnast and many more. A scintillating performance by Russian Can dancer is much awaited for.

Unlimited food and unlimited IMFLs are the add ons.

The night at Kismet is going to be rocking with DJ Shilpi Sharma taking the charge.

She is an actress, model and DJ by professions.

She is a well established and highly experienced in the entertainment industry.

Unlimited IMFL and snacks are the add ons. Welcoming New Year, celebrating at the pool side in this chilling winter is an experience not to be missed. Yes, at Aqua it is going to be awesome too. And DJ Petty Joy waits to take over the night. As a former guitarist, RnB, Soul singer and Salsa dancer, it hardly comes as a surprise that DJ Petty Joy has sparked

the crowd from the beginning her musical sensitiveness and her femininity. You will find combines of classical vocal and funky house with the latest electro and all types of music in her house tunes.

Alongside, you can enjoy solo performances of Flemenco, Mask Illusionist, Russian Can Dancer and Bubble Gymnast.

Full Dinner Buffet with live stations in ODC and unlimited drinks make the night even more special.

At Aish, the night is going to be classy and traditional.

Probably with a Nizami style!

The five course menu adds to the grandeur. The open biryani counter, wine or sherbet and admission into Aqua at midnight are the add ons. The night at Verandah is just wah.. wah!

Apart from these, there are special packages available for couples, New Year brunches and late check outs. Choose from the ample choices in welcoming the New Year in your style!

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“It’s an undeniable fact that it is a magnificent celebration to greet the arrival of the New Year.”

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Asia’s Biggest New Year Bash, at the Country Club: Asia’s Biggest New Year Bash 2014 is just round the corner. As usual, keeping its routine practice Country Club is already busy preparing for a glamorous event this year.

Country Club’s New Year event has always been known to be a phenomenal affair and this time around, it will only break its own established records. With more than 3,75,000 members across 14 cities in India and the Middle East thronging the respective venues to be a part of the larger than life events This year the celebrations at Country Club are only going to be bigger and better. The sensational Rakhi Sawant, and other sizzling starlets such as Payal Rohatgi, Shefali Zariwala, Sayali Bhagat & the dhamaka duo Krushna & Kashmeera Shah are just

a handful of the celebrities you would see on stage on the d-day. It’s a well known fact that Country Club always have high profile star studded events. The much awaited Country Club New Year extravaganza will witness the ever scintillating Rakhi Sawant putting the stage on fire in Dubai, the other sizzling starlets all set to drench the New Year’s Eve with style, glamour and fun across our Middle East establishments & last but not the least southern siren Charmi all geared up to enthrall the audience.

Probably, it’s an undeniable fact that the magnificent celebration to greet the arrival of the New Year is here. This event that is awaited by all the members is celebrated in larger than life scale. Several celebrities are performing for

the delight of the members.

On the most epic night of the year, dance, music and celebration enthusiasts will come together for the biggest party of the year. Countdown to the final moments of 2013 have already started and welcoming 2013 with a mind blowing, pulse pounding technological sound and light show like nothing will be the most memorable event you’re going to experience.

So what are you waiting for?

Book your cabanas, to enjoy the celebrations with all your friends and family.

Let’s party all the night @ Leonia: It's the time for celebration. If you want to surrender yourself to the wonderful experiences that are going to unwind you with fun filled New Year special entertainment shows coupled with lifestyle activities that include gym, steam, sauna and yoga, join the Leonia New Year Bash.

Surrender yourself to the wonderful experiences that are going to unwind you with fun filled New Year special entertainment shows coupled with lifestyle activities that

include gym, steam, sauna and yoga. Join the Leonia New Year Bash to take back home sweet memories and our best wishes for a prosperous New Year. One can enjoy power packed live performances and scintillating concerts along with mind blowing musical sessions. At Leonia Holistic Destination, you get happiness and excitement, holistically. The New Year Eve at Leonia is just so stunning and enthralling.

Mouth watering delicacies

from the Indian and Chinese of M® 2014 Prologue” cuisine will be served for dinner which is the after party to with live counters and snacks to City of M® 2013 and the feed your appetite along with official new-year’s eve event, tantalizing IMFLs. under the City of M® brand Welcoming 2014, Leonia is umbrella. City of M® 2014 hosting ‘City of M® 2013’ Prologue aims to continue Hyderabad’s 1st Music Festival, the festivities and carry the first of its kind, three day on the spirit of City of M® celebration of music in Andhra 2013 into the New Year. The Pradesh, aimed at fostering event shall act as the official and creating the music-festival after-party and New Year’s culture. The festival hopes to Eve event and a preview provide a complete experience to the coming year’s event. to the enthusiasts by operating This after-event comprises on the ideology of Relax, Rock of seven live acts ranging and Rejuvenate! India’s first and from musical acrobatic only destination property, spread performances to EDM. The across an expansive space and events include an acrobat abundant greenery near the city performance, scintillating of Hyderabad. dance performance, show Welcoming to a whole world

by Priyanka Negi and Ankita of experiences, Leonia Holistic Mishra. The EDM stage will Destination hosts the New Year have DJ Piyush, DJ Harsha and Eve– the first of its kind in the Blot. entire world aiming to provide So what’s stopping you to wholesome joy and happiness, unleash exciting celebrations this New Year. Leonia also and groove to rocking music? hosts another stage for welcomingCelebrate the special night, New Year 2014 named “City partying all night!

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Uber Cool Wheels: Los Angeles Auto Show The world’s most awaited automobile show was a super success. The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show was the first major domestic auto show of the season, and this year's event shaped up to be one of the best in years. Opening day for the public was slated for November 22, and the show was hosted from November 20th till December 1st. On a beautiful, sunny day, thousands of would-be auto show patrons were treated to a spectacle far superior to the tired old rooms of cars inside McCormick Place. The show

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showcased many brand new models, refreshed models, next-gen automobiles and many more exciting pieces.

Many brands like Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz exhibited versions that are sportier, more enthusiast-oriented models.

Revealed to the public at the 2014 Los Angeles auto show, the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe is revised in every important way, from it looks to the kind of mpg it gets on the highway. The 2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo has a new trim level, the

R-Spec, which is making its debut at the 2013 Los Angeles auto show. Nissan has followed up the lightly warmed-up Juke Nismo with the Juke Nismo RS. Honda’s latest concept may look like a wild, futuristic transportation pod, but the Honda FCEV Concept (for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) that recently debuted at the 2013 Los Angeles auto show portends a next-generation fuel cell vehicle that could debut in the U.S. as soon as 2015. This concept follows in the footsteps of Honda’s current fuel cell vehicle, the Honda FCX Clarity, and improves upon the fuel cell formula with a more innovative design that makes for better packaging of the advanced powertrain.

Land Rover is not done yet with the launch of new variants of its Range Rover SUV. The latest is a new long-wheelbase version that made its debut at the recent 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Appropriately labeled the Range Rover Long-Wheelbase, it is the largest and most expensive SUV in Land Rover’s lineup and serves as the flagship when in Autobiography Black trim. Green cars are always the stars of the Los

Angeles Auto Show. California is a huge market, so automakers always bring new luxury cars to display in LA. The Jaguar F-Type, Nissan Sentra Nismo, BMW X4, Kia K900, Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Tourismo, Youabian Puma were hot favourites at the show.

Automakers from around the world are in attendance with their latest new models and concept cars. With plenty of renewed optimism in the car industry, the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show perfectly hosted another strong lineup of world debuts. Walking around the Los Angeles Auto Show this year was a feast for the eyes, but not everything there was appetizing. From a visual standpoint, some cars seemed to need more and others are truly attention grabbers.

The Los Angeles Auto Show played host to a wide range of world debuts but is a particularly popular venue for launching cars from two ends of a spectrum: sexy performance cars and efficiency-focused models. The 2013 edition has tipped toward the fun side of the scale. Finally, several noteworthy new production models are unveiled in LA. The show was a bombastic hit.

“Walking around the Show this year was a feast for the eyes.”

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Bariatric Surgery: An Answer to the Big ‘O’ -Dr Nandakishore Dukkipati

Remember your New Year resolution? Most frequent resolutions are to become healthy, lose weight and look good. With resolutions fluttering between the desire to reach the ever elusive size 0, and just trying to stay within the healthy weight limits, people continue to look for an easy solution or, a ’quick fix‘ to achieve their goals.

The old fashioned way of diet control and rigorous exercise seems to be the mainstay at conversational level, but doesn’t seem to extend to practicality with everyone. Amongst us, there are those who suffer ailments and disabilities that prevent them from leading an active life.

including type-2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea.”

Surgical options for weight loss have been in existence for a few decades. This field of science has evolved significantly in the last decade, as obesity became a global epidemic. The availability of new technology and instrumentation that allowed for these procedures to be performed in a minimally invasive or laparoscopic approach, also contributed to this development.

Surgical procedures are performed with very small skin incisions and camera guidance.

The question on the table is - Is there an answer to the problem called the ’Big O’ or obesity?

In this age of nature cures, appetite suppressants, herbal products, magic diets with the promise of significant weight loss and self induced food deprivation to achieve the goal of ’weight loss,’ is there a solution that is proven and effective to achieve the weight loss goals?

Weight loss medications are limited by their side effects, length of time they can be used, lack of desired effect in some, and potential complications. Weight loss programs are wonderful if people can continue to follow the guidance provided, and stay with the suggested diet plans and exercise programs. The typical reaction seen is that the participants of such programs have regained their original weight - and then some more.

Why does this regaining of weight happen?

If people have the self control and will power to restrict their diet and mend their life style into a healthy pattern, the problem of obesity will not be so prevalent. On an average, India continues to have substantially lower percentage of population with obesity related issues compared to the western world; however, this population is on the rise. The IT sector jobs, call centers and the out-sourced positions from multinational companies are promoting sedentary lifestyles and sleep deprivation, with altered sleep-wake cycle in many of our professionals.

This in turn leads to poor dietary habits and inability to lead an active life, which then causes weight gain. Obesity is usually referred to in terms of BMI (Body Mass Index).

The consensus statement from world renowned organizations such as National Institute of Health (NIH), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is that, “Bariatric surgery is known to be the most effective and long lasting treatment for morbid obesity and many related conditions, but now mounting evidence suggests it may be among the most effective treatments for metabolic diseases and conditions

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Dr Nandakishore Dukkipati.

(M.D ,DABS, FASMBS)

Some of those procedures are: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement

In this operation, a silicone gastric band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch. The small size of the pouch means that you feel full sooner.

The band can be adjusted in size by inflating or deflating the band. This allows the health professional to adjust the size of the opening between the pouch and the stomach, and in turn can effectively control the amount of food required to obtain early satiety. Gastric band procedure is the simplest and safest of all weight loss procedures, and yields similar weight loss to all other procedures over a course of time.

Laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection Approximately 85 percent of the stomach is removed during this surgery, leaving a narrow tube like stomach. Due to the very small capacity of the tubular stomach, less food can be consumed and early satiety achieved.

This procedure, till date, is considered as the ‘gold standard’ among weight loss procedures. It involves creation of a gastric pouch, which is completely separated from the remainder of stomach, and is re-attached to the small intestine. There is another additional attachment (anastomosis) between two loops of the small intestine to facilitate the flow of food material. Due to the component of mal-absorption, some may experience deficiency in vitamins, calcium, iron etc. These components can be supplemented successfully to avoid such issues.

Regardless of the procedure performed, the efficacy of these surgical procedures is currently unquestionable. The picture below suggests the significant improvement in quality of life after such surgeries.

This procedure is irreversible and is relatively new with data of efficacy for past 3 years. This procedure, originally designed as an initial stage of another extensive surgery, has been shown to be effective for weight loss by itself.

Laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass This procedure combines the restrictive factor by reducing the amount of food that can be consumed, and adds the component of mal-absorption by re-routing the small intestine.

As time moves forward with relentless fervor, do not wait for the next New Year eve ball to work towards the resolutions you already made to improve your quality of life. Make every day count towards your success in achieving your personal goals.

Dr. Nandakishore Dukkipati (M.D ,DABS, FASMBS) Managing Director, LivLife Hospitals (International Centre of Excellence for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery) Diplomate - American Board of Surgery Fellowship - Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery Fellowship - Gastro Intestinal & Endocrine Surgery www.livlifehospitals.com +914030888888

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Hot Soles Show off with the beautiful and appealing soles. Walk in beau!

While going for heels, chose a wedge or block heeled shoes, footwear, as they give more comfort during walking.

Hand worked black sequined pumps

Ultimate party wear Simply elegant in whites

High Heel ankle strap pumps Peep-toes are one’s musthave in the collection.

Rock the trend with sequined high

heels shoes for festive

Multi-coloured peep toes for the bold and beautiful

White and peach shades make sexiest combination.

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Do you know the real cost of your handbag?

Do you know the real cost of your handbag?

Women are very particular about the looks, size and style of their hand bag. It will have tons of stuff in it. Probably she carries a world of her own in it. Bag for a woman, doesn’t only mean a penny-carrier but it’s beyond that. A recent study reveled that women carry many things in her handbag and cumulatively all these things make the real cost of her handbag; most of the times exceed the original price of it.

One of the studies, reveled that a woman’s handbag contains her mobile, iPad, expensive accessories, perfume, make-up case etc., To keep in pace with the fast moving technology and highly tech savvy world of today, they keep themselves updated with gadgets and apps in the market. Most of the women also carry designer or branded sunglasses in their bags. They also include the beauty buys especially the makeup kit which includes lipstick, lip-gloss, mascara, compact etc., In another study, nearly two thirds of women admit to carrying too much around with them in their handbags. 62 per cent admitted putting extra items in their bags with the thought of ‘just in case’. Many of them squeeze extra things into their bags and there were instances where they broke the bags too.

Women should make a note of this and try not to push so many things into handbag. “I can’t bear to see a gorgeous bag crammed with clutter. If you’ve spent money on a bag you love (and equally great contents) it’s a crime not to keep it neat and chic, inside and out,” says a fashion expert. Keep your handbag neat and stylish, to maintain the look. Finally to conclude many of the women’s handbags are filled with so many items, which actually make the real cost of the bag, super high.

So what’s the real cost of your bag?

The Golden Elephant The 18th International Children’s Film Festival, India popularly known as ‘The Golden Elephant’ was held in Hyderabad from November 14th to 20th.

The Golden Elephant 2013 has witnessed 1.5 lakh child delegates from across the nation. Ranbir Kapoor, Darsheel Safary, Director Gulzar, and Pawan Kalyan etc, were seen associated with the Film Festival.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR OUR MASTER? He is a batting legend. He served the nation, playing non-stop for 24 long years. He shouldered the cricket-crazy nation’s expectations with great ease in his long, inspiring career. He is the master blaster, the heart-throb of every cricket-lover. This forty year old cricket god quit from the cricket pitch took a farewell after his 200th test match.

Though it was a perfect farewell, it left the cricket lovers hearts heavy.

Sachin was into cricket from the age of eleven years. This retirement of his left everyone with a puzzling question, ‘what’s next for Sachin?’ Eye Blink gets an analyzed report about what Sachin might venture on in the near future and how people love to see Sachin next!

Sachin has a peculiar and special voice. We think his adorable voice can match a cute animated character.

Maybe he could play a fun fuzzy one in a big budget film like Madagascar or Finding Nemo. Wouldn’t we love to hear Sachin on the big screen? There we go how many of you love Sachin’s curls? Sachin’s curls are one of his identities. Remember his straightened hair and how it became the talk of the town? Well, thankfully, he will understand the power of his curls and cash in on it. Probably he can endorse curling products for men.

And needless to say, Sachin has a great smile and is always graceful.

Probably he can become a smile specialist for Bollywood. Maybe he can share tricks to rocking a perfect smile with a few celebrities. It could be a lucrative venture as a power personality like him could really draw in the numbers, and we know celebrities will do anything to learn how to get a perfect grin for the pap’s! Sachin is known for swift and smooth batting.

And we know his fantasy for fast cars.

Coupling both characters, we foresee

Sachin as an ambassador for luxury sports car brand. And even the major luxury sports car companies see him as a great icon and representative.

So would it be safe to guess that Sachin would shift gears from the pitch to the race track?

Lighter side aside, Scores of companies have reaped handsome reward from ‘Brand Tendulkar’ over the last two decades. Given that quite a few of those associations will continue after his retirement speaks volumes of the stylish batsman’s almost invincible aura. Sachin can turn up into a coach. He can enter into politics, based on his interest.

Sachin might also enter into restaurant business, like many of the celebs in Bollywood. So these are the probable places Sachin might venture and some are which Sachin’s fans wish to see him in. Whatever Sachin opts in his future, our unbound love for the little master never fades away. Kudos Sachin!

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Walking the ramp for a cause The Anti-Obesity Awareness show organized by Livlife Hospitals, International Centre of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, showed up the value of being fit and unveiled the opportunities that can change the outlook towards obesity. The successful celeb patients turned into models and walked the ramp. The awareness campaign was a huge success, inspiring many to turn from fat to fit.

The classy launch: Volvo opened it’s brand new showroom at Road No. 12, Banjara Hills.

The new showroom supports the company’s designed around you’ initiative, in which everything in a Volvo is designed around the driver and passengers

Archana

Elegant Indian weaves: Gaurang’s specially conceptualized show, ‘Panchaali’, a jamdani-inspired Indian designs show for Sanskruti, a ladies organization showcased a line of 50 specially hand woven saris mixing contemporary trends with traditional patterns. The show was presented to promote traditional Indian art of weaving.

Anavika

The Sweet Christmas: Hotel Golkonda and Radisson Blu welcomed Christmas in a grand style with the cake mixing ceremony on two separate days. The events were full of fun and the participants in the cakemixing had great time.

Sunila,Nisha Swetha Malpani

Taru

Trishna

Manisha

The Ladies get-together Young FICCI ladies organization in association with Estée Lauder organized a get-together. Women of Hyderabad enjoyed the luxury of personal consultation with Estée Lauder’s beauty experts. The event spotted pretty ladies of Hyderabad and few celebrities.

Samia Alamkhan ,Nisha

Gayathri

Manjusha

Ishitha

Ashmitha

Pinkey Reddy

Namitha,Sonali Sharma

Rupal

Celebration with the Little Warriors: Apollo Cancer Hospital hosted a colourful celebrations on the eve of Children’s Day at Apollo Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad.

Sania Mirza celebrated the occasion with the ‘real stars and warriors’, child cancer survivors, who courageously combated cancer and are leading a normal life.

Yummy Launch: Chockolava is a gourmet restaurant launched at Red Leaf, Greenview Plaza, Jubilee Hills. The restaurant was so sophisticatedly planned, and the dishes were simply mouth watering. The launch spotted Syed Sofi, Zareen Ali Khan, Syed Rehan etc.

Tissot launches Luxury Automatic Powermatic 8 MTV VJ Bani walked into the world of Tissot at Tissot’s boutique in Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad. The store’s door led her into the world of Tissot, surrounded by its amazing watches, technology and innovation. On this occasion she introduced the latest Luxury Automatic.

CMR Exclusive arrives with exclusive Jewellery and silk at somaji guda

Motherly Hospital: Motherhood Hospital, an exclusive hospital for women and children was launched at Road No.12, Banjara Hills. Actor Mammootty and Badminton player Saina Nehwal were spotted at the launch. The Hospital caters world class maternity facilities for woman.

Ashu Gowri

Rummy

Gayathri

High-end Fashion Fair: Hi-Life exhibition, hosted at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad on 25th and 26th November, showcased the latest trends in fashion. The exhibition showcased the newest of the season’s collection, the latest in couture with perfect cut, styles and colours. It was a onestop-shop for all fashion lovers lived up to its promises.

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