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Moving Ahead Stylishly ome 2014 we are gearing up to execute one of our dream projects which has been nurtured from the inception of the magazine. FWD Life Style Award will be launched in the coming months. The precursor to the event was the cover launch party which has been taking place successfully for more than a year now. The Style awards will have varied categories from people to places, all together some 20 awards. The nomination will be thrown open to the public where potential candidate can be nominated on the website dedicated for the same. Dynamic voting will take place on FB and the nominees with the maximum number of votes in each category will be short listed for the final awards by an elite jury panel consisting of eminent personalities. Unlike most other voting systems there will be prizes for voters too. The grand finale will be a black tie affair at a leading 5 star property in Kochi.

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CONTENTS

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FWD LifeTakes no responsibility for unsolicited photographs or material. All photographs, unless otherwise indicated areused for illustrative purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in the articles are of the authors subjects and do not necesserally reflect those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do there utmost to verify information published, they do not accept responcibility for its absolute accuracy. In matters which may be sub judice, femina takes no legal stand. FWD Life can not be held responsible for products, product information, pictures, illustrations, etc Any information received by us through responses by users / subscribers to the short messaging services (SMS) key codes or such other subscription service of ours will be used in whole or part, in our publications (other than contact information), for our research, individual marketing, strategic client analysis and for other internal purposes and all copyrights in such information will vest with us. Your contact information shall not be sold traded, rented or in any way divulged to any third party unless we are legally bound to do the same.

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chat Grandeur 60 The of Regal Rajashani wedding Charms

A traditional Rajasthani wedding is all about opulence, imagine if the beautiful bride is a Rajputana princess then the event has to be out of this world of the 3 Seas 68 Fare

Executive Chef Rajeev Menon talks about how Malayalees should start to explore dining out as a complete culinary journey. in Flying Clours 78 AchievingGoals

Are you among the majority who could not keep last year’s New Year resolution?

Know that to change oneself on a fine morning is not possible but by keeping resolutions realistic, simple and flexible nothing is impossible

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Sex no doubt is exciting but variety is the spice one needs to keep things

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The December issue cover launch of FWD Life magazine was held at Dream Hotel Kochi.

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With all party essentials in place, the Zombie night kicked off on Friday the 13th, at Dream, AVA lounge.

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Mammootty to flaunt a new look in ‘The Gangster’ Megastar Mammootty who has always experimented with his looks for various roles will be spotted in a new get up in Aashiq Abu’s next venture ‘The Gangster’. Though none of the images or posters of the movie has been released, reports say that Mammootty will be seen in a different avatar for the movie. The shoot of the full length action packed thriller is currently progressing in Kochi. It also has Kasargod and Hongkong as its shooting locations. A much awaited movie of 2014, ‘The Gangster’ will have Nyla Usha as the leading lady who will play Mammootty’s wife. The couple had earlier been paired opposite each other in Kunjananthante Kada. The movie also stars Aparna Gopinath and Murali Gopi.

Mammootty roped in for ‘Manglish’ Salam Bappu has signed megastar Mammootty for his next movie titled ‘Manglish’. Like ‘Amaram’ that bagged actor Mammootty the Filmfare Award for the best actor in 1991, ‘Manglish’ also has sea playing a prominent role in the lives of characters, but according to the crew, Manglish will be a entertainer unlike Amaram, that was a tear jerker. The movie will be produced by Muhammed Haneef under the banner of Red Rose creations. KP Riyas has done the scripts. Earlier directorial venture of Salam Bappu ‘Red Wine’ was a successful one. Caroline Bech, an European actress will be playing another lead in the movie.

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tit bits Dileep and Joshi teams up for ‘Saddam Sivan’ Actor Dileep and director Joshi who have given some block buster hits like Run Way, Lion, July 4, Sainyam, Christian Brothers and Twenty Twenty will team up for another flick soon. The movie titled ‘Saddam Sivan’ will have Dileep playing a farmer Sadhu Sivan who transforms to Saddam Sivan after he faces some issues in life. Script writers Udayakrishna and Sibi K Thomas, who have scripted some hit movies of Dileep will be the producers for Saddam Sivan. Like his earlier movies which were mass entertainers, the upcoming venture is also likely to be a comedy-cum-thriller. The film is scripted by Vyasan Edavanakadu, who has earlier penned the movies like The Metro.

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Nivin and Vineeth Sreenivasan teams up for ‘Smart Boys’ Actor Nivin Pauly will be soon seen in a light-hearted movie by young director Vineeth Sreenivasan. Now, all those who have watched the block buster movie ‘Thattathin Marayathu’ might remember Nijad, Majid and Vinod of the ‘Smart Boys’ team. These characters were played by Sunny Wayne, Sriram Ramachandran and Nivin Pauly respectively. The new movie expected to release in August will be based on these three characters. However, it will not be a Thattathin Marayathu part 2. Earlier associations between Nivin Pauly and Vineeth Sreenivasan were all massive hits.

Nivin’s ‘Safari’ is a tale of friendship Debutant directors Jexon and Rejis Antony have signed in some of the most talented young Mollywood actors for their upcoming movie ‘Safari’. Apart from Nivin Pauly, the youth-based movie will have Fahadh Fazil, Vineeth Sreenivasan and Sunny Wayne in the lead roles. Safari tells the tale of friendship in the backdrop of a journey. Veteran actor Nedumudi Venu will also be doing a major role in Safari. The scripting is done by Rajashekhar Prasad, Jexon and Rejis Antony. Earlier associations between Vineeth Sreenivasan and Nivin Pauly in movies like Malarvadi Arts Club and Thattatin Marayathu have been successful; Safari is also expected to generate the same response from box office.

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Bhavana to do a cameo in ‘Koothara’ Actress Bhavana will do an important cameo role in the movie ‘Koothara’. According to reports, Bhavana has already joined the Koothara crew for the shoots. The movie has a stellar cast with Mohanlal in the lead, followed by Sunny Wayne, Tovino Thomas, Gautami Nair, Shritha and Janani Iyer in the lead roles. The movie is a comeback of sorts for the yester year actress Ranjini. Shahul Hameed Marikkar is producing this project while UTV Motion Pictures distributes the movie.

Bhavana to get paired with Kunchacko Boban after Dr. Love After the romantic comedy Dr. Love, actress Bhavana will reunite with Kunchacko Boban for the movie titled ‘Polytechnic’. This movie is directed by M. Padmakumar. Polytechnic will have Bhavana playing the role of a police officer and Kunchacko Bobban a political worker turned businessman.

Polytechnic will have Suraj Venjaramoodu, Aju Varghese and Joy Mathew in supporting roles. The movie is produced by Kala Nair.

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Jayasurya set for a ‘Happy Journey’ After the light-hearted family drama Punyalan Agarbattis, actor Jayasurya’s forthcoming movie is ‘Happy Journey’.

The flick narrates the story about a young Fort Kochiite named Aaron, who lost his eyesight following an accident during his school days. The movie revolves around his determination and how he manages to reach the National Cricket Team for the Blind. It is believed to be an inspiring tale garnished with comedy. Actor Jayasurya and Aparna Gopinath, the ABCD fame and Lal play the lead roles in Happy Journey, penned by Arunlal and directed by Boban Samuel.

Anjali Menon to direct Dulquer, Fahad and Nivin Award winning script writer and director Anjali Menon will direct Mollywood’s young bunch of talents Dulquer Salman, Fahad Fazil and Nivin Pauly for her upcoming venture ‘Bangalore Days’ earlier titled ‘L for Love.’

The female roles will be donned

by Nazriya Nazim, Parvathy Menon, Nitya Menon and Isha Talwar. The movie shot against the backdrop of the cosmopolitan city Bangalore is produced by Anwar Rasheed. Filmmaker-cinematographer Sameer Thahir will be wielding the camera for the comedy entertainer.

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Notes From Allover news A glance through the major happenings in December.==

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Hollywood calling Amitabh Bachan After a short appearance in Australian-American drama ‘Great Gatsby’, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been again approached for a Hollywood film, which is an adaptation of Vikas Swarup’s ‘Six Suspects’.

Bachchan has been approached by BBC and Starfield productions to star in the movie, based on the ‘Slumdog Millionnaire’ author’s yet another best selling novel.It will be directed by award winning Argentinean filmmaker Pablo Trapero.

HIDESIGN EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN KOCHI

India’s leading luxury leather brand Hidesign has announced the launch of its exclusive store in Kochi’s newest destination Centre Square. The Centre Square mall has been touted as a fashion destination in Kochi and presents the consumer with a huge range of multi-branded outlets and a host of international brands. Prior to this, Hidesign has been available at the Kochi International Airport - International & Domestic Terminals, Lulu International Shopping Mall, Nucleus Mall and Bay Pride Mall.

Spread over an area of approx 600 sq ft, the Hidesign store retails the entire range of Hidesign product offerings.

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Deepika Padukone earns her spot on Bollywood’s A-list

For Dips, the year 2013 delivering four straight hits, the former model has earned her rightful spot on Bollywood’s A-list, She was quoted saying that she had to ‘juggle’ work, sometimes working on two-three things together. But sure seemed glad over all the hard work having paid off.

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tit bits Actor Farooqu Shaikh laid to rest

With moist eyes and bereavement filling their hearts, family and close friends bid adieu to actor Farooque Shaikh who was laid to rest at a burial ground in suburban Andheri today.The 65-year-old actor, known for his boyish charm and gentlemanly mannerisms, died in Dubai on late Friday evening following a heart attack. . Farooq Shaikh began his career in Bollywood with the film ‘Garam Hava’ and went on to act in memorable films like ‘Umrao Jaan’, ‘Chashme Buddoor’ and ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’.

Akshay kumar- the loving husband After crossing Rs.200 crore, Dhoom:3 races for Rs.300 crore mark The makers of “Dhoom:3” have found the pot of gold with the fast-paced action thriller. The Hindi box office business of the Aamir Khan-starrer has reached Rs.211 crore and, looking at its pace, trade pundits predict it will soon cross the benchmark set by Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Chennai Express”, which became the biggest grosser by earning Rs.216 crore. Estimated to be made on a budget of about Rs.100 crore, the film has been produced by Yash Raj Films.

Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combines told IANS: “’Dhoom:3’ has collected around Rs.211 crore only in Hindi all over India. In other languages, the film has collected around Rs.10 crore.” The overseas collection of director Vijay Krishna Acharya’s offering is also overwhelming.

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It is known to one and all that Bollywood ‘Khiladi’ Akshay Kumar is a loving father and today his beautiful message to wife Twinkle Khanna proves that he is most definitely a loving husband. The actor took to Twitter to shower his love on Twinkle Khanna on her birthday.He tweeted: There’s really no contest when it comes to the best thing in my life.

It’s you! You are the reason why I smile during good times. But more importantly you are the reason why I smile even during bad times. Happy birthday Tina!

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Anushka Sharma and virat kohli to meet just as ‘friends’

Priyanka Chopra to perform in Chennai Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is also creating waves in the field of singing, will stage a livewire performance on New Year’s Eve here. Energies will be on a high, says the desi girl. She will perform at the Park Hyatt hotel where percussionist Sivamani and DJ Dave Zobhaa will also raise the excitement level to ring in the New Year.In 2013, the actress did movies like Zanjeer and Krrish 3. She was also part of movies like Shootout At Wadala and Ram-Leela, in which she performed on item numbers like Babli and Ram chahe leela respectively. Priyanka also released her second international single Exotic, featuring rapper Pitbull, this year.

We all know until now that a lot more than mere shampoo is bubbling away between Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli. They have been spotted spending a good time in Mumbai recently and Virat was spotted sneaking away from Anushka’s place a few days back. Speaking to a leading daily, the leggy lass confirmed the news that Virat Kohli indeed meets her but just as a ‘friend’ Looks like they have finally found ‘something to hide’ contradicting the signature statement in the popular shampoo ad. Well, if there is more to it, then here’s hoping the duo breeze through the hurdles of love.

Alia Bhatt rediscovered herself

From sleeping under the tree to sitting and eating on the road - Alia Bhatt did all for Imtiaz Ali’sHighway. She says that the film helped her connect ‘with the person within me’.Having played a fashionable airhead in her debut film Student Of The Year, Alia has now completed a gruelling, gut-wrenching, physically and emotionally exhausting film with Imtiaz Ali. The 20-year-old daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan doesn’t even have time to be with her parents and friends.

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Prada Luna Rossa EDT 150ml Lavender’s perfumery teamed with bitter freshness of orange essence Price ` 7,580 appx.

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Homme eau de toilette 100ml Aromatic and aquatic light classic cologne Price ` 6,200 appx.

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Christian Dior Fahrenheit - Eau de Toilette 100ml A virile, delicate fragrance of warm cedar, patchouli and mandarin Price ` 6,470 appx.

Tips Typically guys apply aftershaves around their neck, which is of no use. As the blood flow is major here, the fragrance evaporates faster at this point. So to make it stay on longer, apply the fragrance to your forearms, chest and shoulders.

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luxury

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Splendid Interiors Infuse stylishness and oomph into your décor with these breathtaking pieces Chio – Large Table Light Truly modern with contemporary design Ligne Roset’s Chio table light is a box in smoked plexiglass with black wire.

Supplied with 15 x G 4 5 W 12 V halogen bulbs.

Price: ` 70,605

Limited edition Chaise Lounge The limited edition LC4 Chaise Lounge is created by Cassina in collaboration with French fashion house Louis Vuitton. It features a mattress made of the pink natural saddle leather contrasted with deep brown leather at the foot and headrest.

Price on request.

Race Table by John & Table This custom made race table built in Germany according to individual specifications is made of carbon fiber in trimmed leather and Alcantara and comes at a hefty price Price: ` 32,33,620

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Lantern Ventless Outdoor Fireplace Smartly designed and intelligently engineered, this modern fireplace is made of mild steel with a bronze patina and stands 31.2 inches high (792mm). Each side is decorated with an abstract cut-out pattern Price: ` 92,655

Wall Mounted Wine Shelf with Glass Holder Set This wall mounted wine rack set includes a wine bottle holder and a wine glass holder. The glass holder is under the shelf made from metal. It offers a convenient ledge that’s perfect for pouring and serving.

Price: ` 5,534

Acapulco 3-Piece Retro Patio Chat Set The Acapulco Collection by Harmonia Living blends mid-century design with modern funk to create a new standard of comfort and style. The collection is constructed with powder-coated steel frames, making it incredibly durable and weather-resistant.

Price: ` 31,030

Via Lattea collection Via Lattea collection includes a series of sofas and simple seats filled with transparent bubbles of pure air and”sidereal light”. The outdoor furniture that glows in the dark is designed by Mario Bellini.

Price: ` 4,85,043

Limited edition Martini kit French premium vodka maker and crystal-maker, Baccarat has created this limited edition Martini kit named “Always Stirred, Never Shaken”.

It has a French interior lining and contains tools to make perfect martini.

Price: ` 29,537

Atomic Suspension Lamp It is an instant eye catcher that can add a dramatic effect to any room. Introduced by Delightful it is aligned by an asymmetric composition and comes in various shades.

Price on request.

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Kvadrat Tonus Green This beautiful Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair is upholstered in a beautiful Green Tonus fabric made by Kvadrat in Denmark. Tonus is attractive upholstery with a 90% wool and 10% helanca nylon composition Price: ` 3,69,005

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Trendy Tribalista From runways to red carpet to street fashion tribal apparels and accessories are just right for the rebel in you

Sam Edelman Mila Bootie Price: ` 9256 appx.

Alexandra Beth designs suzy cuff Price: ` 10,370 appx.

Rose Pierre Chandelier Collar Necklace Price: ` 3,580

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Samya Tribal Print Cardigan Price: ` 5,030

Burberry Prorsum Woven Leather and Raffia Clutch Price: ` 79,940

PUSSYCATAztec Tribe Print Mini Cross Back Dress Price: ` 2,092

Sandy Hyun “Deco Lucite” Leather, Ceramic Bib Necklace Price: ` 9,500

House of Harlow 1960 Horn and Feather Earrings Price: ` 5,247 appx.

BLACK PACHA TRIBAL EMBELLISHED MAXI DRESS Price: ` 4,527

Women’s Tribal Print Bucket Hat with Coconut Ring Buckle Price: ` 1,500 appx.

Tribal Totem Ring by House of Harlow 1960 Price: ` 3,000 appx.

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Fashion coloured fashion

Pick the orchids Adrianna Papell Lap over Neck Dress Price: ` 14,269 appx.

Its official! According to the Pantone Colour Institute, the mesmerizing radiant orchid is the colour of the season. And girls you have every reason to rejoice because this multifaceted hue of purple with an undertone of pink lets you to explore and experiment.

MASONwrap asymmetrical dress Price: ` 30,080

Christian Louboutin Crystal Platform Pumps Price: ` 48,922

Phillip Lim Pashli medium leather trapeze bag Price: ` 59,033

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Lovebullets Bullet End Bracelet Price: ` 4,068

Purple Crystal Flower Necklace and Earring Set Price on request

Juicy Couture Chelsea Watch Price: ` 13,981

Oakley Women’s Radar Edge Polarized Sunglasses Price: ` 15,535

BOTTEGA VENETA’Knot’ box clutch bag Price: ` 83,808 appx.

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer Price: ` 1,118

Maybelline ColorSensational Color Elixir Lip Color Price: ` 558

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Wine route

Gastronomy acquires a different dimension when two French siblings bring the finest in French food and wine from Loire Valley to an evening of sophistication and taste.

uliette and Marie Monmousseau, the fifth generation Monmousseaus from the premium French winery, Bouvet Ladubay presented the Loire Affair at the ITC Gardenia in Bangalore and at ITC Grand Central in Mumbai. The spotlight for the evening was on the Loire cuisine and wine conversations. The guests were welcomed with Bouvet Cocktails and Bouvet Brut. To complement the bespoke culinary spread by Marie, were wines from Bouvet Ladubay and Four Seasons Barrique Reserve, paired to perfection by Juliette and Abhay Kewadkar, Chief Winemaker and Business Head, USL. Abhay Kewadkar and ITC Hotels co-hosted this exclusive soiree for the connoisseurs of fine dining in the city.

Marie, a celebrated gourmet chef took the guests on a Loire journey of discovering exotic flavors with Fillet of red mullet in escabeche, paired with Bouvet Brut. The Bouvet Brut is a sparkling white wine, which has a dominant fruity bouquet with white flowery aromas of honeysuckle and acacia.

The mains served were Le Choux Farci (Cabbage leaf stuffed with cep mushrooms,

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pork, duck, chestnuts and foie gras) and Ratatouille gratinee with slow baked aubergines, courgettes and Parmesan paired with Four Seasons Barrique Shiraz - a still red wine with an intense smoky flavour that brings out the true richness of the Shiraz with its spices. The meal ended with a delectable Tarte aux fraises (short crust pastry with fresh strawberries, cream and elderflower liqueur) and the Gâteau de Marie ( soft chocolate cake with sesame seeds and milk jam) paired with Bouvet Brut Rose, which with its fruity flavour was the perfect ending to the delicious meal.

Abhay Kewadkar, Director, Four Seasons Wines said, “Four Seasons wines have always been synonymous with the concept of food and wine pairing, associating with international events such as the Le Concours de l’Inde des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs 2013 by Chaine des Rotisseurs, Asian Junior Chefs Challenge by MasterChefs of Great Britain, bespoke events by Michelin Star Chefs from France and so on. Our consumers expect innovation in complementing and contrasting flavours of food with our wines. A luxurious evening such as this, with a range of award winning wines from Bouvet Ladubay and

Four Seasons Barrique Reserve is only an apt reminder for those who appreciate the craft and the finesse behind wines. Gourmet delicacies from Loire paired with Bouvet and Four Seasons, have created the perfect symphony this evening.”

At Bouvet-Ladubay, “Excellence” is the motto and this is reflected in the taste and quality of wines. With more than 160 years’ experience in wine making, Bouvet-Ladubay has turned this craft into a fine art. Bouvet’s oenologists track the wines from the onset of the harvesting season to the point where the bottles are labelled. This finely tuned operation has won Bouvet-Ladubay more than 300 awards over the last 30 years alone, helping it build its reputation as one of the premier wines of the world.

Bouvet Ladubay is now enjoyed in 45 countries and is a subsidiary of United Spirits limited. Based in Saumur in the Loire Valley region in France, the brand has a heritage of over 160 years and offers an exquisite array of still wines and finest bubblies such as Bouvet Brut, Bouvet Trésor Blanc, Bouvet Rubis Demi-Sec and Bouvet Brut Rosé.

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ulysse-nardin ‘Stranger’ The Swiss watch-makers have taken watch enthusiasts to a new level through their mind blowing ‘Stranger’ collection. Developed by Dr. Ludwig Oechslin with the input of brand partner Dieter Meier, the Stranger follows the tradition of musical timekeepers like Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great - Westminster Tourbillon minute repeaters. The limited edition of 99 pieces in rose gold uses silicon for its escapement a nd anchor. The stranger’s movement took five years to develop and includes functions that emulate those of a classical music box, is visible through a sapphire crystal in the caseback. The integrated pusher in the crown is used to control several different functions, including winding the movement, advancing and retreating the date, and setting or correcting the time.

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Technical characteristics Movement: C aliber UN-690, automatic; 64 jewels; 48-hour power reserve; silicon escapement, anchor and balance spring Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds; chimes played on the hour or on request; on/0ff selector for chiming function; functions activated by integrated pusher crown Case and strap: 18k rose gold case, diameter = 45 mm Water-resistant to 30 meters; nonreflective sapphire crystal front and back; caseback with medallion; on leather strap with folding buckle Dial and hands: Smalls seconds and date display at 6 o’clock; Roman numeral indices; music box mechanism on rotating disk with 10 blades

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Oris

Oris Aquis Depth Gauge

Aquis Depth Gauge lets one feel the real gauge by measuring depth of water by allowing water to enter the timepiece. Oris that is always known for professional-grade divers’ watches uses the principle of the Boyle Mariotte law in the Aquis Depth Gauge. The watch’s sapphire crystal, which is a full 50% thicker than an average one, has a channel milled into its side that runs counterclockwise to the dial and stops between 1 and 2 o’clock. A small hole at 12 o’clock leads to the channel, while a rubber gasket seals the join between crystal and case, as the diver descends wearing the watch; the surrounding water pressure compresses the air inside the channel and allows water to seep in through the inlet at 12 o’clock. The edge of the channel changes from light gray to dark gray to differentiate between water and compressed air, indicating the depth.

Technical characteristics Movement: Automatic Oris movement 733 with date window at 6 o’clock Case and strap: Stainless steel case, water –resistant to 50 bar/500 meters unidirectional revolving top ring with black ceramic inlay and minute scale. Rubber strap and metal bracelet as alternative. Waterproof case, separate metal bracelet and tools.

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Oris Regulateur “Der Meistertaucher”

Oris Divers Titan ‘C’ Small Second, Date

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Swatch

ENLARGE TIME SUOW704 Swatch watch Enlarge Time (SUOW704), is one of the

many original watches from the New Gent family, is available in color white, designed for men and women with water-resistant (30 meters / 100 feet) and swiss made precision quartz. All Swatch watches including the watch Enlarge Time are made in Switzerland and have the finest Swiss technology and a quartz mechanism to give the maximum precision, they also have a resistance to water to at least 30 meters.

Technical characteristics Collection: Fall-winter watches 2013 Model for: Men and women Color: White Type of case: Plastic, white (38 mm / 1.49”) Hands (h, m, s): Black, black, black Type of strap: Silicone, white (22mm / 0.86”) Features: Water-resistant (30 meters / 100 feet)Swiss made precision quartz

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Swatch Store: Ground Floor, Lulu International Shopping Mall Edappally, Kochi - 682 024 Ph: 91425 91425

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Casio

Casio Pro Trek Casio Pro Trek is ideal for those scaling heights. The watch’s analog/digital format and one-touch triple sensor technology, clearly demonstrates Casio Pro Trek’s pursuit of visibility and ease. For compass directional readings, the second hand acts as a needle indication North, while the bearing is displayed in the digital window. The second hand can also be used to display altitude or barometric differentials from prior readings. The watches built-in pressure and temperature sensors allow you to gauge barometric pressure, elevation and temperature, while a Full Auto LED light allows flick-of-the-wrist illumination at night.

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Casio W735 series

Casio Databank EDB610D-8C

Casio Store

1st Floor, Lulu International Shopping Mall Edappally, Kochi - 682 024 Ph: 91426 91426

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Queen of Hearts She is India’s most enigmatic star who reigns on the marquee and the mindscape of the masses

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Cochin went WOW! when the former Miss World recently visited for a shop-in-shop inaguration at the Swiss Watch Boutique at Lulu Mall.

She has been endorisng the world famous Swiss Luxuary Brand Longines for the last 7 years.In a brief conversation with the star before the function FWD Life gets the glimpse of the person behind the persona Text FWD Media Photos Jinson Abraham

uch has been said about her performances. A lot has been written about her beauty. Time flies when one gazes her eyes, eyes that make anyone wobbly kneed. It has been almost two decades since Aishwarya Rai won the Femina Miss India crown, followed by the Miss World title. But little has changed over the years when it comes to her ethereal beauty and motherhood has only added charm to her beauty making her an eternal diva.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is ruling the roost when it comes to endorsing classy brands. And what’s astonishing is that she is considered to be a reliable face to represent those brands, despite not having a single film on her work roster. But looks like Ash has done something right (in her career and in her past life) to win the implicit trust of brand-makers.

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Juggling professional and personal has always been part of my life, its not something new post marriage and parenthood.

I always make it a point to travel with my daughter established Bollywood ladies. And now, as she is effortlessly putting her stamp on bigfat-money-minting-brands, we wonder how

she’s doing it all. One of her strategies is, we think, to choose her brands very carefully.

Ash is not just making mature decisions, but also opting for products and endorsements that complement her age and her subtle yet classy style total in line with the brand’s tag ‘ elegance is attitude.

Now that Ash is playing her cards right with her amazingly deft hands, we are glad the former Miss World has very smartly created a space for herself in the advertisement arena. And since she’s ageing gracefully, we think that’s one more reason for her fans and high-end brands to be even more impressed by the beautiful lady…The former Miss World, went all stylish for the recent ad of Longines.

She was seen wearing a fascinator, posing alongside a horse. The ad gives a very royal feel and complements the classic look of the watch. The actor still has a lot of kilos to lose, but the best part is that her lower portion is very strategically cropped in the ad. And the diva-ish attitude Ash brings to the poster is

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Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan Longines Ambassador of Elegance launches The Conquest Classic Collection @ Swiss Watch Boutique, Lulu Mall

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commendable – the black and white effect adds to the whole elite, classic look. Ash had also posed in a saree for one of the watch’s print endorsements in the past. And we must say she does equal justice to both the desi and the la-di-da Western statements.

For Aishwarya, her association with God’s own Country began even before big endorsement deals. The lady reminisced about her first visit to the State, “Coming to Trivandrum brought back memories. In fact, when I started my journey in the film industry, my first film was with Mani Ratnam.

I came on my very first day of shooting here. I landed in Trivandrum,” she said. AshRatnam combination go back a long way, so does director Mani Ratnam love affair with the spectacular Athirapally waterfalls in Kerala. Mani Ratnam has shot three of his blockbuster movies in the picturesque locales.

Aishwarya’s cinematic debut, ‘Iruvar’ in 1997 directed by him was shot in Athirapally. They worked again ten years later in ‘Guru’ and Aishwarya simply stole hearts with the mesmerizing song ‘Barso Re’ in which the gorgeous lady ‘tulip’ danced like a merry peacock in the rain behind the waterfalls. The same year she got married to her Guru co-star Abhishek Bachchan and the powerhouse pair joined their favourite director Mani Ratnam in 2010 for ‘Raavan’ that was shot in the abundant wilderness of the Sholayar Range, with a view of the magnificent Athirapally waterfalls. Raavan that was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Hindi was said to be a modern interpretation of the epic Ramayana.

Ash says the story of ‘Raavan’ was narrated to her while she was getting drenched for the song Barso Re, and the water connection of Athirapally continued while filming Raavan as well. No wonder with so many wonderful memories she has with Kerala, the actress is keen to keep her bond with ‘Gods own Country’, on her latest visit to the State, Aishwarya was accompanied by her darling daughter Aaradhya for the very first time and for this very reason the visit holds a special importance for her.

Swiss Watch Boutique Director Hafiz P.S with Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Longines Ambasador of Elegance

Mr. M.A Subair, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, P.S. Nizarudheen, P.S. Salahudin inagurating the Longines shop- in-shop

Sunil George, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Sameer, Aleena Team @ Swiss Watch Boutique

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trends hairstyle

Glam Up With Haircuts ‘N’ Styles Suiting Your Personality Ooze out oomphness and elegance with trendy haircuts and hair colours. Let your hair down and get ready to set the New Year party floor on fire.

Tomboy You might be the kind who is not confined by the chains of feminity but horrified at the thought of makeup or the ‘she’ who wants to be one of the guys. If so, are you ready to play with your styling and push the boundaries of what you would normally try. An androgynous crop is one that allows you to try some chic and hip effects or a super-soft pixie with a dab of styling cream, misted with shine spray can be the other try. Use a strong mousse and finish it with some firm holding hairspray for a glamorous look. Probably Emma Watson and Halle Berry might be your fashion icons.

Mild and Meek Your reserved personality will subscribe you to simplicity. And so you are at ease all the time to have a cut in the plainest and most practical of styles. This doesn’t mean that your sense of style is dull or unattractive, but rather, you don’t feel the call for to embellish certain aspects of her personality to suit her appearance. Though your personality is slightly in tune with the traits of a boyish girl, a well-cut bob or a scarlette cut for the short hair and for the long tress; an elegant classy hairdo with embellishments will be a better alternative.

Creative and Artistic Experimentation, uniqueness and creativity are in your blood. By your work, your ways of life you would’ve proved it, but when it comes to proving to yourself with your hair; how good are you? creative and artistic women are likely to get away with more in the style department and tend to make a statement like a razored, punked-out cut or a bold statement.

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For the Fashionista Wake up the Barbie in you with curled long locks to create an aura of ‘devil may care’ or with Punk hairstyles or side-swept bangs with loose waves, mini-bouffant with tiny braids. Gone are the nights where you see party animals going for shabby put-ups with bobby pins, a fashion age-old trend that resembles a bird’s nest. Now it’s all about portraying your nature; fun loving and the extrovert ‘you’. As far as possible let loose the long bangs to cascade down your shoulders, especially women who have a narrow forehead. Having said so, box-faced must completely stay away from bangs as it will shorten the face, reinforcing the jaw.

Rock Star Quiff High-rise quiff like those on the Emilio Pucci catwalk

Most Awaited Hairstyles

The Shag Layered, face-framing cuts

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Slick Boy Do Side-parted slicked down ‘do for office or parties

Mermaid Waves Carefree random waves by plaiting sections of various sizes overnight

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trends hairstyle The modern mullet…..love it or hate it Mullets are currently climbing to the forefront of fashion. And one among the fashion icons to carry it is supermodel Lindsey. Watching it in movies we might have fancied having this hair style someday but with a stepped back mindset not confident about how to wear it in the real world. If you’re new to mullets, they’re softly razored, side-sweeping fringe, feathered with shoulder-length ends that give an amazingly casual look without styling and a rebellious appearance when styled to the utmost.

One sort of a grown out bob....

Clavicut, the easy-to-wear and ‘easy-tocare-for’ hair cut is the new buzzword for mid-length, in-between hair, long bobs, and shoulder-length styles. As it appears to give bangs on the clavical bones. This cut retains strands of long layers along with an addition of a couple of shorter and softer bangs around the jaw to frame your face. It’s a perfect cut for easy styling options and a great base for occasional extensions. With this cut, a daily blow-dry or curling can make your hair look a little clumsy.

Get Bolder With Stunning Celebrity Hairdos

The stylish are doing it.

Going short, that is with their hair. This above-theshoulder’ dos are sure to inspire those who had been noticing the length of your tress deteriorating and its ends tapering. Protein shampoos and hair oils can do miracles to your pig-tail but not in a short span. So here is something smarter and sensible you can try out for a fresh look this New Year.

Adding colour to the pixie…..

As we all know, the pixie-pop crop is back by not just being simply bare. Check out Beyonce and her pixie crop snap on Twitter. What makes it striking is not her newly cropped hair, but the blonde colour that we are fixated on. Now when it comes to you and me, instead of waiting for a crowd to follow this makeover step by step, go in for this two bold changes at the same time as it’s easier to pull off such a dramatic shift in hairstyle.

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Duster is undergoing a complete transformation in the skilful hands of the TVS team in Kerala. Similar to the car show Over Hauling, existing and new customer can pick and choose the components of the customised version.

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automotive renault duster joy he TVS- Renault dealership has come up with a really innovative idea, to personalise the Duster for both new and existing customers. Similar to pick and mixing your ice cream order, a whole array of paint jobs, decals, accessories and external components are open for choosing. The dealership will have a segment dedicated to these muscled up cars and those interested can actual can walk in and choose. The idea, according to the TVS was to showcase the creative flair of team and also to cater to the customer feedback on their highly successful Duster series. Renowned for its compactness the SUV offers a smooth ride through the urban roads, the additions brings in the off roading features but not limited to, extra fog lamps and roll cages. The two vehicles we got to play around with had customized upholstery which matches with and bright Yellow and matte black finish body paint and the second customized car with the apple green and matte black finish.

A lot of care has been given to the detailing, the two tone paint job for the mirrors and the extra lamp on the front fender rate thumbs up from us. The inclusion of the Blaupunkt music system stylish grille, classic bumpers etc will definitely make this one favourite vehicle for all ages

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With all party essentials in place, the Zombie night kicked off on Friday the 13th, at Dream, AVA lounge. Hastin Events organised the first ever Zombie party in Cochin , with Free make-up for Party goers,and also employed tactics to give them a scare fare. People grooved to Dj Siana Catherine, who spun Electro to the crowds content. Celebrities at the do, included Radharavi, eminent and veteran actor from the Tamil film industry, Babu Anthony

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panthera

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Panthera Panthera is a true luxury yacht, refined yet never opulent.

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he is hardly a month old but is already creating waves in the yachting circuit for her brilliant sporty and elegant style. This bella ragazza comes from the virtuous Italian shipbuilding and boat building company Benetti based in Viareggio, Livorno and Fano.

The FB502 M/Y “Panthera” is the second yacht in the 500s series. Constructed at Benetti's Livorno boatyard, the 500-series yachts are 100% aluminium, 47 meters long and 8.8 meters wide.

Panthera’s hull geometry ensures superior performance as well as significant stability while underway; noise and vibrations are almost completely eliminated, for enhanced comfort even at higher speeds.

All this makes “Panthera” a fast and com-

fortable yacht with a style that reflects the refined personality of the Boat Owner who has commissioned a contemporary yacht featuring timeless elegance. Clean, soaring lines and large tinted oval windows go perfectly with the metallic silver colour of the exterior, silver shades being the dominant colours of the “Panthera�.

On the exterior, the teak detailing (traditionally black) is gray; and the interiors have a sophisticated combination of lighter and darker gray tones. A key feature highlighting the contemporary and carefully thought out aesthetic of the FB502 is given by the large fashion photos hung throughout the yacht’s main areas; whether in black and white or colour, large or small, framed or unframed, the images portray the magnetic feminine allure of gorgeous international models and

actresses, adding even more glamour to this sophisticated yacht.

Benetti architects and designers worked very closely with the Owner and his staff, so there was no need to engage any other external designer. The owner's representative had clear visions regarding design and realised her ideas with determination. The work was largely one of subtraction, of eliminating excesses and ostentation; the result is a style which suggests pure beauty under the banner of simplicity, something far beyond the merely fashionable.

The FB502 has four decks: lower, main, upper, and sun deck. The lower deck is dedicated to the guest cabins. The VIP cabin is amidships with a double bed at full-beam, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom. There are two additional double-bed cabins, each with

private bathroom. All bathrooms have refined finishes in different Bisazza mosaics. Towards the bow and with a separate entrance, there are four twin-bed cabins for the crew. The mechanical room is astern of the VIP cabin; and even further astern is the garage which accommodates both a tender and jet ski, with a large door opening onto a marvellous stern swimming platform providing nearly 10 m2 for beach chairs, shower, and a highly original custom designed trampoline.

The main deck is a semi wide body. Climbing aboard astern, the elegant exterior saloon functions as a lobby onto the main saloon and is tastefully furnished with custom pieces from major Italian design companies.

The fabrics and lamps are by Armani Casa as is the large, ten-person dining table, and the chairs surrounding it are by B&B.

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wedding Sreesanth wedding

The Grandeur of Regal Rajasthani wedding Charms Kerala A traditional Rajasthani wedding is all about opulence, imagine if the beautiful bride is a Rajputana princess then the event has to be out of this world Text Dhanya Menon Photos Parinaya wedding planners

he marriage between Kerala cricketer Sreeshant and Bhuvaneshwari Kumari, from the royal family of Jaipur opened up for Keralites, the splendor of Royal Rajasthan traditions. Sreeshant tied the knot on the dawn of 12th December at Guruvayur temple followed by a Rajasthani wedding and reception at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi the same day evening. The pre and post wedding ceremonies were a splurge on authentic Rajasthani traditions,

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which was totally new to Keralites. FWD takes a sneak-peek:

Pre Wedding Events Around 200 people from Rajasthan accompanied Bhuvaneshwari Kumari to Kochi on 9th December and were put up at Hotel Crowne Plaza. As it was Sreeshant’s father’s birthday on 9th, a surprise party was arranged for the evening which also served as “meeting the in-laws and the family”

occasion.

On 10th December, the whole place was decorated in Rajasthani theme for Sangeeth, with its traditional trimmings like music and dance by a bevy of colourfully decked up maidens accompanying the bashful bride. The Sangeeth started at around 8pm and went on till 2am. The whole place resembled a true royal palace just created for ‘Princess Bhuvaneshwari’ with everything from decor, musicians,

sweets, savouries and even the richly embroidered costumes of the dancers. On the 11th, there was a Pooja for the family members.

Wedding Ceremonies

The Mandap A Rajasthani wedding ritual was held on 12th evening at Hotel Le Meridian at the traditional Pheras a (flower-decked Mandap) built near the boat jetty lawn, for 150

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wedding Sreesanth wedding invitees.

There was an exact representation of the North Indian colours in the Mandap, especially the burnished copper pots that formed the four pillars. There were 2 high platforms to one side, like a victory stand, which held the deities, Lakshmi- Narayan and Ganpathy, all covered with flowers.

Seven yellow roses were arranged around the deities along with shinning brass pots of water. Down below was Varundeva, flanked by the representation of the Star constellation, The Seven Sisters on the right and ‘fore fathers’ on the left. The stand above this had the “navgraha”. All these were made of pulses, long-grained rice and paddy.

At the ends of this were bowls full of dry fruits, royal fruits depicting fertility and a dry coconut kernel in the center. The homakund in the centre was adorned with colourful rangoli. Four Pundits came from Jaipur to officiate the rites!

Baraarth The venue came alive with the arrival of ‘Baaraath’. Sreeshanth wore a highly embellished Sherwani with the customary sword and colourful turban, astride a white horse covered with embroidered satin and led by equally attired persons, stepped daintily to the tunes of Baaraath Band along the red carpet. The procession was led by an elephant adorned in traditional Kerala style. The groom’s horse was followed by 4 horses (two white and two black) and fireworks lined the way.

As the Baaraath neared to the Pheras Mandap, the groom was showered with rose petals and was received by 15 maidens in traditional Rajasthani costumes and a few older women from the bride’s side.

The groom then stepped onto a beautifully inlaid peedh, and was welcomed to the bride’s “household” with a Tilak and Aarti.

Tender coconut was offered as a welcome drink, which lent the Kerala touch.

The bride’s arrival was announced by Dhol and soon Bhuvaneshwari stepped into the spot light in a deep red traditional

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bridal wear embroidered with precious stones and pearls. Her brothers were on either side with their swords held over her in a gesture of protection. It was truly spell binding with the fireworks, drums and the heavily decked bride and family making it an occasion that people down South would never forget.

Then the Pundits took over. And for the next hour, everything was solemn with the chanting of slogas and the auspicious ‘Pheras’ when the couple went around the holy fire seven times.

Reception The wedding ceremonies were followed by reception that was attended by 1500 plus guests at the pool side lawn which turned a wonderland of lights, colours and music. The wide stage was bathed in a pink glow with red highlights and banks of red carnations, roses and orchids. The backdrop design was very subtle with a touch of Rajasthani charm in its gold bordered arches with crystal curtains, Indian floral motifs lending a royal look.

The focal point was a massive crystal chandelier that twinkled in all its glory, making the stage the ideal setting for a royal wedding. A North Indian village festival with fairground atmosphere was created with the stalls. There was a puppeteer, bangle seller girls giggling happily and the Paan wallah who many flavours for all paan lovers.

Each guest was made to feel special with chairs covered in white satin with large golden bows. There were two open stages on either sides of the main stage: one set for the violin maestro Balabhasker and his team and the other for the performing art forms. It was a rare treat to see Kerala’s own Kathakali, Theyyam and Mohiniyaattam performing together on the same stage though it was not the exact traditional performance. This was followed by Rajasthani folk dancers’ performance and breath taking gymnastics on a single pole.

The wide pool was lit by slow changing colour lights. Apart from this colour play,

there were around six search lights sweeping the entire area as well as the sky for kilometers ahead. The colourful wedding procession was greeted by the soulful strains of the Shehanai.

En route, the couple were offered sweet paan and blessed by the bearer of the sweet, a portly guy with a shiny turban and handle-bar moustache. They were escorted by their family to the stage and after

a short rest with refreshments they were ready to receive the wedding guests who had lined up patiently downstage.

Well, I know what you are thinking about: the food. It was sumptuous. Most of the popular veg dishes across India were available at the counter, with plenty of green salads, fruits, sweets and puddings from around the globe.

The event was planned and managed by Parinaya Wedding Planners (A Division of Impresario Events), Kochi

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Confluence of Styles

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Confluence of Styles A contemporary abode with ample open and private spaces accentuated with several innovative design elements Text Dhanya Menon Photos Increations, Kochi 70

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Quick Read arm wooden interiors, a classic appeal and a blend of various styles make this house a delightful one.

Located at Bangalore, it is owned by a Kerala based corporate group and is designed by Sreejith Padangalil of Increations Designs & Contractors, Kochi.

“The client wanted the house to be classy and elegant, have the look and feel of a contemporary and a very spacious and relaxing appeal” says Sreejith.

This house boasts of cosy interiors, sleek and trendy designs, which are backed by an all pervading aesthetic sense. The décor is both soothing to the senses as well as interesting and is very much in sync with the designer’s design sensitivities and aesthetics. Each room here not only provides soothing pool view and nature view, but is an oasis of privacy and tranquility in a city starved of open spaces.

The first thing which strikes as you enter this space is the long range of view one gets of the living room which has tall double height walls to enhance the visual effect further. The long horizontal pool view from one end and the sneak peek into the external greens from the other end creates a special resort or holiday home ambience.

The place has a relaxing ambience with warm interiors that immediately puts you in a great mood. The horizontal design of the rooms, horizontal cutouts with diffused lighting, along with the empty gaps facilitates an extended feel of the space.

This home is a kind of synthesis of different styles. The design influenced from various places is seen in the wooden flooring, façade windows, open kitchen etc although an European influence is all pervading. The European charm of this space is enjoyed from the entrance itself. The colour scheme of the house too is in keeping with the overall décor with a lot of earthy colours such as browns, red, pale yellow and milky white. There is a very comfortable mix of contemporary furniture also.

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Type Guest House Owned by A Kerala based corporate company Location Bangalore Design Sreejith Padangalil, Increations Designs & Contractors Pvt Ltd, Kakkanad, Kochi, Tel: 9847022901

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Confluence of Styles

05 01 A Spacious and open living

room in a blended style and with a relaxed ambiance and a long pool view

02 Every room of the house gets a soothing pool view which enhances the relaxed mood

03 Elegant and spacious bed-

rooms with wooden flooring

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room from the entrance. The large classy painting on the wall needs to be noted

07 An open kitchen in a cubicle

style; which platforms reflecting modern aesthetic

veneer finish furniture, reverse lights and a subtle white paint running through the walls and ceiling. All rooms open out to the pool space offering a great view.

The kitchen is like a cube which stands out giving a minimalistic look and feel.

Adjoining here is a cozy dining area with a horizontal table and stylish niches, complementing the overall spaces.

In keeping with the client’s needs, there are plenty of outdoor entertainment spaces like the long pool area, sit out area, where people can hang out together.

The end result of this project can be said that this house bears the hallmarks of a modern, sophisticated space and offers the design aesthetics and amenities of an indulgent luxurious life.

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Food

Season foods

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Fare of the 3 Seas Rajeev Menon, Executive Chef of Crowne Plaza talks about how Malayalees should start to explore dining out as a complete culinary journey.

rilogi, the ‘Authentic Seafood Experience’ Restaurant at Crowne Plaza, Cochin is located just off the lobby. One of the many specialty cuisine spots at the hotel, Trilogi focuses on the seafood fare of 3 ‘seas’ of the world. Italian seafood from the Mediterranean sea , South East Asian seafood from the South China sea and the Kerala seafood from Arabian Ocean. Chef Rajeev Menon with extensive experience all over the world including Simpson’s-in-theStrand, part of the iconic Savoy brings in modern representation for traditional dishes.

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Trilogi prawn cocktail Ingredients 40 C prawns 6 nos Ice berg lettuce 30g Cocktail sauce 30 ml Chives 2 ea Bagel crisps 2 ea Lemon vinaigrette 15 ml

For Avocado salsa Chopped avocado 25 g Chopped onion 10g Sundried tomato 10 g Chopped parsley 5 gm Olive oil 10ml

Lemon juice& rind 1 Salt & pepper To taste

Preparation Shred the Ice berg lettuce.

Blanch the prawns in court bullion for 1 minute and chill it.

In a brandy balloon, put the cocktail sauce And arrange the lettuce marinated with the lemon vinaigrette. Place the marinated tomatoes and avocados. Place the cocktail sauce on top.place a lemon wedge at the rim of the glass. Arrange the prawns on the plate as shown in the picture. Put three dots with the cocktail sauce &place the ciabata crisp as per the photo.

Asian style steamed fish Ingredients 200 gm Red snapper 5 sprigs Coriander stem 1 sprig Lemon grass 4 sprigs Spring onion 10 g Ginger julienne 25 ml Fish stock 10 ml White wine 1 nos Lemon juice To taste Salt& pepper 1 no Shitake mushroom 2 nos Asparagus 4 nos Carrot battons/baby 4 nos Snow beans 1/2 Fennel bulb sliced Sauce 20 g Shitake mushroom 5 g Ginger 5 g Garlic 5 g Coriander stem 20 g Bock Choy 10 ml Soya sauce

Preparation Take one butter paper and put it on aluminium foil.

Place the fish (marinated with lemon juice, soya, ginger juice and salt) Season well and arrange the vegetables and herbs nicely.

Fold the paper and seal from one side and make like a half moon.

Pour the white wine, sauce & fish stock into it and seal the packet thoroughly.

Place the parcel on a tray and bake it in the oven At 190 C for 12 minutes.

For sauce sautĂŠ the ginger & garlic, add the mushroom & vegetables, add the stock &seasonings.

For Plating Place the cooked fish on plate directly from the oven and serve a small portion of steamed rice along with that.

Open the parcel in front of the guest by the server.

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Idiyappam konju biriyani Ingredients 150gm Tiger prawns (20 C) 25 gm ghee 50 g Red onion (sliced) 2 no Green chilly(chopped) 20 g Garlic Chopped 15 g Pineapple( chopped) 20 g Tomato sliced 5 g Fennel seeds 20 ml Milk 5 g Garam masala powder 5 g Cardamom powder 25 g Coriander leave(chopped) 40 g Mint leaves chopped 30 ml Fresh cream 30ml Rose water To taste salt For Idiyappam 200 g Rice flour 5 ml Ghee To taste Salt 20 ml Coconut milk 220 ml Boiling water

Preparation Heat ghee in a pan ,add whole spices let it crackle, add onion slice ,green chilli sauté till onion gets brown colour Add chopped pineapple sauté well add coriander ,mint leaves sauté add rose water along with milk & cream Then add prawn , simmer it for some time & Check the seasoning and keep aside.

To make Idiyappam Saute rice flour in slow flame and keep asideBoil the water add salt, coconut milk, ghee then add the saute rice flour make the dough. Make Idiappam in a flat plate and put Chemeen Biryani masala on top , again make one more layer ofIdiyappam on the top of the Biryani masala Steam the Chemeen Biryani in a steamer for 10 -12 minutesServe hot with kachumber salsa.

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Achieving Goals in Flying Colours Are you among the majority who could not keep last year’s New Year resolution? Know that to change oneself on a fine morning is not possible but by keeping resolutions realistic, simple and flexible nothing is impossible ike most people you too would have perhaps had unfulfilled resolutions made last January. Never mind, there is always a second chance. It is effortless to give up on resolutions just because you managed to convince yourself ‘habits are not subject to change’. We all boast to make changes, but most of us lack discipline to dig our heels in and make them come to pass. Here are some tips on how to make realistic New Year resolutions that wouldn’t be too hard on you.

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Be decisive WHAT-WHY-HOW- to achieve your goal.

Persistent focus Evaluate your progress from beginning till its accomplishment.

Pat your failures Experiencing failures makes the future’s achievement worthier.

Penning goals Write them as reminders in colourful bold letters.

Brushing up resolutions Goals must be at the forefront of your thinking.

Why Resolutions Fail by Feb 1st?

Majority of us have seen our friends and relatives beginning their New Year with full enthusiasm. For some it might be to reduce their body weight and so for which they’re up by 5 in the morning or those who wish to quit smoking might be emptying their rooms by discarding cigarette packets and ash trays, purchasing more and more self help books that eventually turns out to be food for termites.

Initially they give their ultimate for the goal and so the first two weeks would go by so perfectly. By the month of February, ‘the focused’ begins to backslide and by the following December, they’re back where they started or even further behind than where they were. Everything good or bad has a

reason. Why so many fall short at their goal-setting? What are the secrets behind those who succeed?

Firstly never perceive New Year resolutions as a custom for the month of January.

When you set your goals, as a goal-keeper you be ready for it with commitment.

Secondly lack of planning could be another setback. To stick to resolutions you must be determined and accommodative to change your lifestyle according to your sketch of achieving the goal.

Do keep in mind; New Year is not a time to make a bucketful of attempts on extreme makeovers. Thirdly be sensible to set minute, attainable goals throughout the year, rather than extraordinary, overwhelming goals. If you wish to lose some weight it is much easier to follow a plan that says ‘no junk food’ for six weeks instead of starving.

In short a vague goal begets vague resolutions.

Resolving Failures of 2013 Find a place where you can sit and reflect.

Think about improvements you’d like to have in your life (health, spirituality, family, finances, career, character traits, habits….)

Look over your list and see what items are most important to you.

Address your problems along with effective realistic solutions.

Figure out your priorities and list the resolutions Sit down with your family and close knit friends, discuss your goals for their support in the future.

Post copies of resolutions for self analysis.

Set a deadline, but don’t give up if something impedes your deadline.

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Besides, the fun run had about 7,000 participants testing their stamina.A timer vehicle and biking group, ‘Bullet Buddhas’ formed the pilot with doctor and emergency staff riding pillon.Receptions were organised for the runners at many spots.

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Twelve choir teams participated in the event with the hope of winning the ever rolling trophy and the cash prize of Rs 20,000 and a certificate.

The prize money was sponsored by Chavara Matrimony.com. The television partner was Surya Music and the event’s print partner was Times of India.The District Collector Mr. P.I. Sheik Pareeth inaugurated the event in the presence of celebrities like Sandra Thomas of Friday Films, actor Vijay Babu, Arun S. Nair, group head of RED FM, actress Parvathi of Ezhu Sundara Ratrikal, the judges for the event singer Reju Joseph and music director Berny.

The performers displayed their best performances and among the teams, “Sing India with Jerry Amaldev” won the first prize. All the members of this team had dressed up in traditional attires of different states.

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They later admitted that taking the decision was really tough because the first runner up and second runner up lost the trop hy for a mark or two.

The first runner up was Infant Jesus Church Choir, High Court Road who won a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and a certificate and the second runner up was St. Augustine Church, Thuravoor who happily took home a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 5000.

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Discoveries of 2013 2013 was a remarkable year for scientific discoveries. Groundbreaking findings made headlines in the field of Space Science, Medical Science and Anthropology.

Cancer Immunotherapy A type of cancer treatment that directs the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells has been named as the “breakthrough of the year” by one of the world’s top science journals. Even though the researches are in its early stages it was a groundbreaking scientific achievement.

According to the journal Science Cancer immunotherapy is causing a paradigm shift in the way cancer researchers think about treating people with the disease, instead of targeting the tumor itself, cancer immunotherapy harnesses the immune system to fight cancer. This year, trials testing different types of cancer immunotherapy showed promising results, the editors said, hinting at a large potential for the treatment to help patients.

Human Cloning Becomes a Reality After a decade long research, American scientists have effectively produced early embryos and used them as a source of stem cells with a procedure similar to the one that produced “Dolly the sheep”, the first mammal ever to be cloned. Stem cells derived by somatic cell nuclear trans-

fer (SCNT) have the potential to transform into any cell type, such as bone or brain tissue cells. They can be used to treat and help understand a wide range of conditions and health problems. After years of failed attempts, scientists realized that adding a bit of caffeine enabled them to produce stems cells from cloned human embryos.

Olinguito: New carnivorous mammal discovered after 35 years It was a rare discovery in the 21st century and it took more than a decade for scientists to identify a mammal living in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

It has been named olinguito and is the first new species of carnivore to be identified in the Western hemisphere in 35 years. The credit goes to a team from the Smithsonian Institution. The trail began when zoologist Kristofer Helgen uncovered some bones and animal skins in storage at a museum in Chicago.

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CLARITY makes brain transparent Combining neuro science and chemical engineering, researchers at Stanford University have developed a process that renders a mouse brain transparent. This imaging technique renders brain tissue transparent by “by removing the fatty, light-scattering lipid molecules that form cellular membranes.” The lipids are replaced with molecules of “clear gel” but all neurons (as well as other brain cells) are left intact and on full display. This has changed the way researchers look at this intricate organ in 2013. The process, called CLARITY, ushers in an entirely new era of whole-organ imaging that stands to fundamentally change scientific understanding of brain.

Voyager 1 makes it to interstellar space After months of uncertainty NASA announced on September 2013 that Voyager 1 spacecraft was fast approaching the fringes of the heliosphere, making history as the first human-made object to leave the heliosphere, the magnetic boundary separating the solar system’s sun, planets and solar wind from the rest of the galaxy.

Scientists assume that Voyager 1 might have entered the interstellar medium around August 25, 2012. Voyager 1 is being hailed as the first probe to leave the solar system.

Skull from Georgia Implies All Early Homo Species were One An analysis of a complete 1.8-million-yearold hominid skull found at the archaeological site of Dmanisi in Georgia suggests the earliest Homo species – Homo habilis, Homo rudolfensis and so forth – actually belonged to the same species. The skull fossil, called Skull 5, is the world’s first completely preserved adult hominid skull from the early Pleistocene. Unlike other Homo fossils, Skull 5 combines a small braincase with a long face and large teeth. It was discovered alongside the remains of four other early human ancestors, a variety of animal fossils and some stone tools – all of them associated with the same location and time period – which make the find truly unique.

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Even after the recession the wealth of mega-rich has been mounting, making the art-market activities more vigorous. A lot of money is being pooled into art-market which is considered to be alternative investment.

Francis Bacon’s “Three Studies of Lucian Freud”: $142 Million The 1969 painting by the late Irish painter Francis Bacon was sold for a whopping $142 million this November at Christie’s in New York City, making it the most expensive artwork ever sold at an auction. Three Studies of Lucian Freud,” depicts Freud seated on a wooden chair against an orange background.

Pablo Picasso’s “Le Reve” for $155 million American hedge fund manager Steven Cohen bought Pablo Picasso’s “Le Reve” for $155 million from casino owner Steve Wynn. The 1932 oil painting by Pablo Picasso was earlier set up for auction in 2006, when Steve Wynn accidentally put his elbow through the painting. Steve Cohen, however never gave up on the deal, and after the extensive restoration work has managed to shell out the princely amount for the rare work of art. The private sale happened in March of 2013.

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Gaitonde’s untitled painting goes under hammer for record Rs 23.7 crore World’s largest fine arts auction house, Christie’s debut auction, which took place at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on was memorable, for the sale of a painting by Vasudeo S Gaitonde; it went under the hammer for Rs 23.7 crore ($3.7 million), which marks a record sale for an Indian artist at any auction. The untitled artwork is an oil-on-canvas abstract painting portraying Zen Buddhism. It was sold to a telephone buyer after about seven minutes of bidding.

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spyder sold for $27,500,000 Widely considered to be one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made, the NART Spider is named for the company’s North American Racing Team, an early effort to promote Ferraris when they were just another Italian car trying to enter the U.S. market. Bidding started at $10 million, and quickly rose to $16 million, before hammering at $25 million plus commission to an undisclosed bidder in the room.

Bob Dylan’s Stratocaster sold for $ 1 million The Fender Stratocaster that Bob Dylan plugged in when he famously went electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival was sold for nearly $1 million—the highest price ever paid for a guitar at auction. The Sunburst Fender Stratocaster made rock history when he played it at the 1965 Newport folk festival The Newport festival, in Rhode Island, was a defining moment for Dylan, marking his move from acoustic folk to electric rock’n’roll. Dylan’s guitar had been in the possession of a New Jersey family for nearly 50 years after the singer left it on a private plane.

World’s largest orange diamond goes for $31.5m A rare orange diamond, the largest known gem of its kind, was auctioned off for a record $31.5 million in Geneva. The price excluded another $4.04 million in taxes and commission. Christie’s have not revealed identity of the man who made the purchase. The deep orange gemstone, which was found in South Africa, weighs a whopping 14.82 carats. Pure orange diamonds, also known as “fire diamonds”, are extremely uncommon and very few have been auctioned, with the largest never more than six carats.

Original Apple-1 Computer auctioned for $387,750 m One of the first 25 Original Apple-1 Computers that were hand-built by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was recently sold for $387,750. The Apple-1 computer, assembled in 1976, is inscribed with the serial number 01-0025, along with Wozniak’s signature, “Woz,”.

Beginning in 1976, the Apple Computer Company produced approximately 200 Apple-1 computers. The devices, which were designed by Wozniak and handbuilt in Steve Jobs’ parents’ garage, were originally sold for $666.66.

“” fetches $ 14m The first book written in USA fetched $14.2 million in becoming the world’s most expensive printed book sold at auction. The translation of Biblical psalms “The Bay Psalm Book” was printed by Puritan settlers in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1640. Sotheby’s named the buyer as David Rubenstein, the billionaire American financier and philanthropist. He was in Australia and his bid was conducted by telephone.

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CRAYONS 2013 Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS) conducted “CRAYONS 2013 ”- a noble event that intends to make a difference in the lives of less privileged children in Ernakulam District This noble event is organised to provide a platform for children who wish to exhibit their talents, get exposure to nurture their skills and equip themselves to forge ahead in life. Over 500 little masters from 21 foster homes in and around Ernakulam participated in the event. The events was inaugurated by the Chief Guest -Mr. Chacko P, MD, Kannan Devan Tea Plantation, The Guest of honour - K Mathew Abraham, Head Marketing , Kannan Devan Tea Plantation, Rev. Fr. Jose Alex CMI – Provincial Manager Rajagiri Vidhya Peetham. Dr Joseph I Injodey – principal Rajagiri Centre For Business Studies. The overall champions for the events was Cochin YatheemKhana. It was a day filled with enthusiasm and wonderful memories that is etched in the minds of all the volunteers from Rajagiri as well as the children who came from various foster-homes. Celebrity guest – Aashiq Abu - Film Director , Cine actors Vinay Forrt and Tovino Thomas had come and spent time with the kids during the various competitions.

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Cooling that Temper The author Nuthan Manohar is a wellness consultant and researcher based in Cochin : nuthansm@gmail.com.

Every emotion has a place and a time. To survive, to thrive, to evolve you need the emotion of anger. Anger can result in actions where you stand up for what is right, stand against what is wrong and to be able to create the positive change needed. The expression can vary from mild irritation to frustration to rage.

While anger is the fuel needed for transformation, when unchecked it can burn everything down. When you no longer have control over this emotion and the resulting actions are counterproductive for self and others then we can say there is a need for anger management.

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body. Take few deep breaths. Now visualize a mountain- a strong , steady ancient mountain. See it vividly in your mind’s eye.

Now imagine that you are that mountain.

Steady. Strong. Unwavering. Keep breathing. Now imagine the wind around you (the mountain)– you witness the wind and remain steady. The rain falls on the mountain – while the mountain does become wet, the mountain stays steady. The trees grow, the mountain stays the same, the river floods, the river dries up , the trees get cut, fire breaks out etc and through all this the mountain remains the same. You, as the mountain witnesses all the events.

Do this practice of becoming the mountain and observing the world daily for fifteen minutes. Soon you will find that you are able to observe situations and respond appropriately.

Yoga Yoga teaches us to non judgmentally be

aware of mind, compassionately control the breath and move into postures in a non violent manner.

The result is a greater control over our emotions such as anger. Yoga practiced in its dynamic form – Vinysasa and Suryanamaskar makes the body sweat, teaches you to move from your core muscles and leaves you feeling refreshed and detoxed. Energetically the seat of anger, fear, anxiety is in the abdomen (Manipura Chakra) so postures that help build abs are useful.

Dealing With Anger Like An Animal Animals express anger by scratching, biting and making loud noises. If you have pent up anger its time to chew and move your jaw and mouth , shake out your hands and in a safe comfortable place scream out loud HAAAA. Personally I find it cleansing to hug a tree and just scream HAAA… Aromatherapy And Crystals for Anger Bergamot, Camomile, Vetiver, Rose helps pacify and heal.

Rose Quartz is calming, Amethyst helps diffuse anger and Charoite helps release negativity.

May the New Year find you peaceful and pleasant, powerful and productive.

Anger Management - Do I Need It? You Need It, If You get angrier than the situation calls for .

Your anger is easily triggered - traffic, watching movies, something falls and breaks etc You and people close to you feel that you have a short temper Temper is making life difficult at work or relationships You keep recounting the situation and feel angry later on. Not being able to cool off Physical and verbal aggression You feel angry but not certain what the reason is You need cigarettes, alcohol or drugs to deal with the emotion or situation

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ealousy in relationships usually comes from insecurity that one feels about oneself or about your relationships. When you feel a pang of jealousy, try to figure out what’s really at the root of it. Be willing to change yourself, be confident because people who have self-esteem aren’t jealous because they know they don’t have a reason to be.

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You get a C. They Get an A. You: Say good job to your friend but secretly sneak a look at their test and make sure it was graded right Don’t care.

FREAK OUT and talk to the teacher insisting they must be wrong You and your partner go out and you catch him/her looking at other girl/guy and you…

Go and cry and not listen to your partner Simply break up

Yell and walk away You have felt it unfair that friends of you have more success financially or romantically.

Almost never Sometimes Often You and your sibling enter a competition, two weeks later your sibling gets a call saying he/she has won the . You: Give your sibling a big hug and congratulate Tell your sibling since it was your idea to enter the competition; you should get 30% of the money. And when they say noyou threaten to blackmail.

Insist it was your name and he/she heard it wrong You have avoided seeing friends because you know you will be jealous of their homes or families or hearing of their achievements.

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If you have got majority ‘Red’ then your personality says you don’t care about what other people have or do.

You’re a confident person who has control over emotions and believes in your abilities.

If you have got majority ‘Blue’ then understand that circumstances change — for all of us. Put yourself in other people’s shoes. Know that jealousy in relationships doesn’t help and only makes things worse.

If you are the ‘Green’ category type then build up your self-esteem. Take a little time every day to do stuff that makes you feel good about yourself. When insecure thoughts enter your head, try to push them out. Stop comparing; remember that acting jealous doesn’t help anything. Be positive!

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Foreplay

Don’t Downplay foreplay Sex no doubt is exciting but variety is the spice one needs to keep things interesting always

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ecently adult film actress Tasha Reign revealed that foreplay in the bedroom is what women love and lust for. She asserted that massaging and kissing are very important and can be hot, sexy, romantic and sensual.

She insists that setting the mood with candles and lighting, scents and music, and even talking can be great turn-on for many women.

Foreplay has always been an integral part of the whole lovemaking experience, but a very few acknowledge this. A few right moves can take the whole lovemaking experience to a more enjoyable and different level.

Foreplay encompasses a wide range of activities, including hugging, kissing and fondling. By engaging in foreplay, one can create an intense desire for the other person. As this increase, so will your attraction and need. It has also been proved that foreplay can resolve many psychological issues like anxiety and stress to a large extent.

The human touch is potent enough to communicate warmth, adoration, appreciation and love when used in the right manner and patiently foreplay can alleviate anxieties.

A good foreplay begins with the mind.

This means get into an honest and caring

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conversation; let your partner know that he/she is wanted for more than sex and that you care about your partner, then start out slowly by stroking, massaging and kissing while gradually becoming more passionate.

Here are three simple steps to get you going.

Connect with your partner Nothing is more important than having an emotional talk before lovemaking. Just be honest and genuine bout what you say.

Be physical Without doing it in a sexual way, do anything to simply make contact. A lot can be said through physical contact and this, too, helps to build the connection.

Kiss gently Start with soft kisses and pay attention to how your partner reacts. Slowly, you can progress with a bit more passion.

Foreplay is a critical aspect of sex that needs to be mandatory. It serves both physical and emotional purposes.

Great foreplay will lead to a better sexual experience. It is beyond important for each person’s enjoyment and pleasure.

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gadgets New emerging technologies

Emerging Technologies

Compiled by Arun Stephen Paul CEO & Co-Founder Catacomb Tech Catacomb Technologies, is an innovative product driven-solutions Company with a focus on building tomorrow’s enterprise.

Catacombers strive to provide enterprises with strategic insights on what lies ahead.

Meta Pro Most people will agree that Google Glass is a pretty awesome looking device that’s capable of doing some amazing things, even more so when its new wink function goes live. But those same people will always want something better. So how about a smart glass that doesn’t need to be paired with a smartphone to get the best out of it?

Or a smart glass that will allow you to interact with 3D images you see on the screen?

How about both?

The MetaPro is a pair of sleek smart glasses that uses both lenses to project augmented reality images right before your eyes. Wearing this device, you won’t have to settle at looking through a small cube to see if you’ve got a message. With MetaPro, the world is literally your playground as it can project zombies in your living room.

Think of MetaPro as a fusion between the Oculus Rift and Google Glass.

MetaPro uses dual immersive transparent displays made up of premium quality Carl Zeiss lenses with a 40º field of view and 3D HD display. Both lenses have a resolution of 1280×720 pixels. It has a 9-axis motion tracking which includes an accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass. It also features digitally precise 3D surround sound, a miniature HD camera, real-time depth camera, and time-of-flight 3D sensor.

Smokio Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity as an alternative to smoking, as it replaces the actual smoke with vapor.

A new product has just been announced called Smokio, which takes the electronic portion of electronic cigarettes to heart,

adding connections to smartphones that allows users to track all kinds of data about their smoking habits. Smokio e-cig uses Bluetooth Smart to connect to an Android or iOS device. The app promises to grant users the ability to monitor data such as where they have used the e-cig, how often

they’re smoking, and even how many real cigarettes they would have smoked based on the number of puffs taken from the vaporizer. With this data, users can see how much they have saved compared to traditional cigarettes and an estimation of how much their health has improved.

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Smarty ring Even though smart watches like the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Pebble are just starting to penetrate the market, it looks like they could soon be overshadowed by smart rings.

Although consumers won’t quite be able to channel their inner Green Lantern and speak to their fingers, the Smarty Ring, a project that launched on Indiegogo, claims it will bring smartphone connected wearable devices to the jewelry world.

The 13mm-wide stainless steel ring

features a built-in, curved LED screen that displays the typical notifications users are accustomed to seeing on their smartphones. The screen lights up with icons for incoming caller IDs, text messages, and updates from social networks.

The ring’s screen is flanked by two physical buttons that control apps and can trigger a smartphone’s camera. Another neat feature having to do with a handset is an anti-theft warning that goes off when the ring and phone stray more than 30 feet away from each other.

Nymi Online users been harassed by the endless stream of prompts, passwords, PINs and locks. Most frequent users have lost their identities to the endless stream of numbers and logins. Well, Bionym has found a better solution that both heightens personal security and allows a user to take back their identity. They’ve solved it with a heartbeat.

The Nymi wristband authenticates the wearer’s identity by matching the overall shape of their heart wave (captured via an electrocardiogram sensor) through an em-

bedded sensor. It then uses Bluetooth Low Energy to communicate your identity to all of your devices, bypassing any verification obstacles. It sustains authentication, so long as the wristband remains in position, reducing the need for repeated authentications during the day.

The Nymi also has motion sensing and proximity detection that allows users to perform remote, gesture-specific commands, creating a dynamic and interactive environment. A simple twist of the wrist can unlock your car door.

Tell spec For anyone watching their weight, it could be a perfect gadget - a keyring sized sensor that can tell you exactly how many calories are in your food simply by scanning it.

The small handheld gadget, which works with a mobile phone app, contains a spectrometer to analyse the chemical compounds in food.

Its Canadian inventors claim it can ‘tell you the allergens, chemicals, nutrients, calories, and ingredients in your food’.

The gadget can even scan food through plastic, so savvy shoppers can roam the supermarket checking their food before they buy it. It works by scanning the food and uploading the data to special web server.

‘It is a fast, simple, and easy-to-use way to learn what’s in your food.

TellSpec will identify allergens, chemicals, nutrients, calories, and ingredients in foods or beverages.

Its makers hope it will help those with allergies, as well as those on a diet.

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Gadgets

Cool Gadgets

top shelf fwd

Ziiiro Pocket Watch Cryptic but stylish!

Price: ` 18,000

Eton Raptor Solar USB Charger Out in the sun and no charge on your phone? Solar charger to the rescue!

Price: ` 6,000

Harmon Kardon Onyx Carry high quality audio anywhere you go Price: ` 49,000

Looxcie 3 Life Streamer Live stream your life .. in HD. Price: ` 7,000

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Cool Gadgets

Smart Gadgets

For all the techno geeks out there, look out for the coolest gadgets that perform the due meticulousness to make your life easier. Listed here are the collections of gadgets, which are meant to impress.

Scanadu Scout A must-have gadget, the Scanadu is an innovation which has revolutionized the face of fitness. This device will monitor all your vital signs and by simply pressing it to your temple.

Pulse, temperature, oxygen levels, temperature, and electrical impulses and other medical data can be measured. This device enables easy and accurate method of a complete medical checkup.

Price: 12,320 approx.

iWatch iwatch has revolutionized the wearable technology to a latest fad. The device which is expected to hit the stores in 2014 has add on features including the daily time and other significant information.

With Bluetooth support the device promises a far more usability to its wearers. $ 149 Price: 9,226 approx

Philips Hue This LED light bulb is the first ever wifi enabled lighting system which allows consumers to create and control the color of the light and intensity using a smart phone or tablet.

This wifi enabled lighting system comes with three colours and recently, Philips launched a software developer program for Hue that will allow third party developers to create new, exciting applications using light. Already, developers have integrated Hue with music allowing the lighting to change to different beats. Each bulb uses 80% less power than a traditional light bulb.

Price: 12,320 approx

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Novo Camera The new novo camera has hit the markets with innovative features and capabilities. Available exclusively at Radiant Images, the camera completely reinforces the Hero3 to make it smaller but also able to accept C-Mount lenses. With a whole new exposure control capabilities, this camera opens up a wide range of artistic possibilities. With features such as high-res 12MP sensor, LCD touch screen and Wi-Fi, giving the user more control like the ability to adjust the aperture manually via the lens. the Novo is available as a rental only with a daily rate of 18,363, or 54790 weekly.

The Dell XPS Duo 12 Ultrabook This versatile gadget is made to fit the requirements of the tablet as well as a notebook. The hybrid product is highly responsive coupled with high quality display which is suitable for casual web browsing.

The system comes with Intel’s fourth-generation Core i5 processor, which gives the user hours more computing time. Comfortable keyboard, trackpad, and touch screen are other exciting aspect. price- 1051085

Did you know?

62% of all emails were opened on a mobile device in 2013, according to a study.

Sony 4K OLED World’s first 56” ultra high definition television from Sony uses organic LEDs with a stylish façade. ony uses a proprietary OLED design on its new TV so called Super-Top Emission technology, which places the OLED materials right at the top of the panel surface, rather than making their light have to travel through other layers.

The 56-inch version will only be available to professionals working with 4K content, the 30-inch 4,096 x 2,160 model Price- 5,57,190

apps to try

Linqapp

Flipagram

Moves

Linqapp helps language learners and anybody who quickly needs to solve a language problem to get assistance from native speakers instantly and for free.

Create beautiful short video stories using your Instagram and Gallery photos, set to music you love!

Moves automatically tracks your everyday life and exercise. Just carry your phone in your pocket or bag.

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music band Vethaalam

hile this generation goes berserk over musicians and seeking for inspirations from the West, we, being our origin in the God’s Own Country, cherish the songs penned and sung by The Kingdom Of Cochin’s pride, Shri. Mehboob Khan, popularly known to us in the name Mehboob. Being someone who spent his childhood in a

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Bengal Battalion Military Camp polishing shoes, Shri. Mehboob grew up to become one among the notable singers of his era.

The peculiar tone of his voice along with the simplicity in lyrics is what made him stand out. The same inspired us to collaborate and make Vethaalam alias Veroru Thaalam.

Vethaalam shall take you back to your childhood where you heard bedtimes sto-

ries of King Vikramathithan and Vethalam, who used to hang around the King’s shoulders/neck. The concept behind our name is not different - the songs we sing and the thaalam we bring in will hang around you. :) Music is about thaalam (rhythm) and so does Vethaalam points to ‘Veroru Thaalam’, which means - another rhythm. YES, we are Vethaalams and we bring you Veroru Thaalam!

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