WtzupKochi April - May 2016

Happening, events, eat-outs, offers and More in kochi

Events, Eat-outs, Offers & More in the city

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Breathing Life Into Parties

When your passion becomes your profession, the sky is not the limit.

Know the Brands to Chill With

Lulu Connect gets you acquainted with a few of the top brands of A/Cs to invest in.

forging friendships through football O Jogo Bonito, the beautiful game that has brought kochi together.

FWD Media

invites you on board

Bag a role in the growth story of Kerala’s most vibrant media house.

General Manager- Marketing

(8-15 Yrs Exp)

Admin / HR

(3-7 Yrs Exp)

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Send your resumes to

hr@fwdmedia.in 9809010111 0484-3191935

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+91 484 - 3191 935

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04-29APR

11-23APR

1/440, Burgar Street, Fort Kochi 0484 221 5769

5am to 6am Casino Hotel, Willingdon Island, 0484 3011500

10am to 2pm Kerala History Museum, Edappally Toll, 0484 4020506, 8129051880

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Kidanz Plus - The Floor

Little Bakers Workshop

10am to 2pm The Floor, Giri Nagar Canal Road 9562036699

10am to 1pm De'Pastry, Civil Line Road, Kakkanad 0484 4163133

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22-24APR

Madathon

krav maga workshop

6am Durbar Hall Ground

By MAD Foundation 894 304 2114, 808 962 5844

9.30am IMA, Thripunithura

By Redrawlife 949 786 4497

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Melting Pot

Swimming Lessons at casino this Summer

Once upon a summer

All India Invitational Blind Football Tournament and Orientation Camp

6pm Alwaye Blind School grounds

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The Way to Super Randonneur

3pm The Bike Store, 35/1688 A2, Jawaharlal Nehru Intl. Stadiumv 0484 402 4424

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O Jogo Bonito 10am to 8pm Ambedkar Stadium 902 005 0800

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Chakravyuh Challenge 6am to 6pm, Panangad, Kochi, 0974 440 2211

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Let's talk Business FWD Media hosted its grand Power Dinner on 26th March to unveil the April issue of FWDBusiness magazine. The magazine with S.D. Shibulal, co-founder of Infosys & Kumari Shibulal, Patron- S D Foundation and Advaith Foundation, on the cover was unveiled. The elite gathering witnessed a pool of business tycoons from a wide sphere. In addition to the issue featuring the inspiring journey of the duo, the event was also graced by the stirring talk of Mr. Shibulal.

Among the dignitaries who graced the event were S. Suhas, Deputy Collector-Kochi, Prince George, MD - DBFS, T R Shamsudeen, MD- Shamster Group, Santhosh Nair- Business Coach, Azhar Meem & Minal Meem, Managing directors- AVL Marketing. The Power dinner was hosted in association with Mercedes-Benz, Rajasree Motors and The New Indian Express.

Venue: Crowne Plaza, Kundannoor Photos: FWD Media

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Amazing offers from Ayur Janani Wellness

Amazing offers from Dr. Batra's Hair and Skin Ailments

South End, Kochi MG Road, 8547804494 ongoing

Dr. Batra's, 1 Floor, Kolanur Plaza, M G Road 0484 403 4333 ongoing

Amazing offers from Choice of Beauty Services

Offer At Jack & Jones

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1st Floor, Panakkal Building, Kadavanthara, 7736000028 ongoing

Centre Square Mall, Kochi 0484 402 8880 ongoing

Kozhikode Dum Biriyani for Rs.99

Burgers, Hot n Crispy Chicken and More

Hotel Edassery Mansion,Kathrikadavu 0484 4030352 ongoing

All KFC outlets in Kochi ongoing

Flat 50% off at Kalanikethan

Amazing offers from Ferns n Petals Fhttp://www.fnp.com/ 0484-3043399

Kalanikethan, M G Road, 080 4256 6666 ongoing

ongoing

Sunglass offer from Lawrence and Mayo LAWRENCE & MAYO (INDIA) PVT. LTD. Ground Floor, Cochin 0484-2368698 ongoing

Upto 50% off on Churidar stitching DD Jacob Mall 0484 4030352 ongoing

Lookbooks and offers from Reliance Trendz Reliance Trends, M.G.Road 0484 4433790 ongoing

Discounts from Roasters - The Choice of Burgers, Drinks and French Fries Samuel's Pyramid, Kakkanad 0484 4060070 ongoing

* The offers listed in the above page could be subjected to terms and conditions. WtzupKochi would not be held responsible for any disputes arising out of the applicabilty of these offers.

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Hot and Sweet Between Breads Crispy Creations

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ow many of us order starters at a restaurant? Well, either way, the Honey Chilly Potato at Ming’s Wok is a dish that can be savored before or with your meal. It is a major twist on everyone’s favorite french fries. Crispy fingers of potato covered in a glaze of golden honey speckled with the heat of red chillies. The hotness and the sweetness hit you at the same time while the crunch will leave you wanting for more. Best paired with a drink or any of the rice dishes.

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popular stop on the Airport-Seaport road and located near the techie region of Kochi, Tonico Cafe dishes out cafe culture that is not just about the food itself. The sandwich is the answer to rushed meals and convenience and the Regular Chicken Sandwich at Tonico’s cafe is a fair tribute. Accompanied by old-school potato chips and loaded with veggies, the sandwich comes in handleable sizes. There are a variety of sandwiches available on the cafe’s menu and you can also keep a look out for the specials of the day.

Cuisine:

Ming’s Wok Hb - 06 Opp. Bank of Baroda Panampilly Nagar, 11.30 am to 11 pm 0484 600 8880

Chinese Cost per head:

` 200

Cuisine:

Cuisine:

Multi-cuisine

Multi-cuisine

Cost per head:

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rispy round paper thin dosas always have us drooling. The crunch when you bite into them with a bit of sambar and freshly ground chutney is ever so satisfying. Head to Palace Food Court to sample the local favorite combination of these lentil crepes with a meat dish. But that does not mean that dosas are the only ones at offer; the restaurant has a bakery, cafe and restaurant section and most importantly, ample parking space. The dosas don't take much time to be served and even less time to be devoured!

Opp Seaport - Airport Rd CSEZ Kakkanad, 11 am to 1 am 0484 698 0000

` 100

Palace Food Court Main Entrance Opp CIAL, Nedumbassery 0484 261 0610

Cost per head:

` 100

MUST TRY

Vazhakkala 096454 77711

Marine Drive 0484 402 2211

Ponekkara 0484 400 1234

Nedumbassery 0484 323 1553

Panampilly Nagar 0484 403 5555

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Breathing Life

Into Parties

When your passion becomes your profession, the sky is not the limit.

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he young DJ, Jonathan Rozario, a true adherent of his passion and dreams is now a celebrated face of the everyouthful spirit of Kochi. This rising star of the music industry indeed owns a long tale of hard work, determination, faith, and energy. It all began with a craze and love for music, mainly rock and roll, which gradually led to organizing music for birthday parties for friends. It moved on like that till 2008 when DJ Savyo hosted the DJ Hunt where Jonathan's skills were displayed and he ended up as the first runner-up. Nobody expected the extent to which this success would give a new meaning and tag to his life. His intense passion, love and earnest effort blossomed under the light of the appreciation received.

Slowly the days turned into hours of research and experimentation, nights into expressions of his love for rhythms and beats, as the freelancing started off. Eventually, the magical ambiance the virtuoso created in every party

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got him to explore new dimensions in his career. From the background research to the extensive chemistry in mixing up of music and blending it with the crowd, DJ Jonathan's skills boosted his wide demand and fame. The world often sees the sculpted, ready to view artifacts while the clay had to endure long days of edging and cutting. A lot of effort, hard work, and attention are needed in creating the right ambiance for the right set of people. The need, mood and the requirement of the mass vary and nobody comes into a party with an urge to dance from the very first song, wherein the success of the DJ comes into play.

Being in the limelight at a very tender age is one of the happiest things in life, (he giggles).

But, it’s not an easy task for a youth where the level of exertion is beyond words. He always makes sure he warms up with the mass from the start itself and hardly uses a mic to bring in the party mood. The lightings he cherry-picks may be yet another forte of Jonathan's. He

shuns spotlights and prefers a dark room with minimal colors to take the crowd to a different reality where one is not being judged or watched, and can let down their hair with ease.

What always matters is how far you dream and envisage your own future. The city will soon have more reasons to be proud of Jonathan as he is planning ahead to advance his career by setting up a company. His band will focus on Carnatic and pop to create beats that will have you wanting more. The support and well wishes of his friends, family and fans continue to be his greatest strength, and he requests people to keep cheering the local artists along with national and international artists.

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Stay Cool This Summer Rejuvenate with a cool and healthy drink at Lulu’s Fresh Juice Corner

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he Hypermarket at Lulu Mall, Kochi is marked down in your monthly schedule for provisions and other household necessities. Here is yet another reason for you to be there this summer. The Fresh Juice Corner at the Hypermarket has something special.

There are more than 10 flavours of fresh juices which are available till the store closes.

Every 3 hours a new batch is put out on cold ice.

There are juices made using Cold Press, a hydraulic press, so that they don’t lose their soul.

The juices are available in sugar free options.

Natural and healthy, the juices are tasty as well.

Mixed Magic Beetroot and Carrot Ingredients: Beetroot, Carrot, Lime, Mint and Water Advantages: Beetroot contributes by increasing blood flow and it helps

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in improving athletic performance.

Carrot is a good source of antioxidant agents and vitamins.

Watermelon & Orange Ingredients: Watermelon, Orange, Water and Sugar Advantages: Watermelon helps in weight loss and its very good for your kidneys. It has a lot of Vitamins and Minerals. Orange, rich in Vitamin C, helps to reduces bad levels of cholesterol and blood pressure.

Guilt Free Freshness Blue Grape(Sugar Free) Ingredients: Blue grape and Water Advantages: Grapes are home remedies for sunburns. It’s a treatment for hair loss too.

Apple(Sugar Free) Ingredients: Apple and Water Advantages: Apple helps you get white and healthier teeth. Its protects against Parkinson’s disease. Decrease the risk of diabetes and reduces Cholesterol.

Cold Pressed Coolers Musambi: Ingredients: Cold pressed musambi with Water Advantages: It treats your urinary disorders and is good for eyes. It has a rich content of Vitamin C that keeps the common cold at bay.

Orange: Ingredients: Cold Pressed Orange with Water Advantages: Orange helps to reduces bad levels of cholesterol and blood pressure too. Prevents from cardiovascular problems. It is rich in Vitamin C. Just Juice Regular juices include Strawberry, Red Grape, Pomegranate, Papaya, Guava, Lemon, and Cucumber, available according to season, which have various health benefits. Since these juices are made fresh and replaced with a new batch every three hours, they retain their nutrition and taste.

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Forging Friendships Through Football W

hat did Mollywood darling Srinda Arhaan, HR Assistant Manager Sreenath Nandakumar, and therapist, Aneesh M K, have in common? These Kochiites were all ‘game’ because of their love for football. Kochi is football crazy and we have proven this to the world with the record breaking support we gave Kerala Blasters at the JNI Stadium, Kaloor.

Even the Indian National Blind Football team has its roots in Kochi!

Supporting the big, professional players who stand out in their team colors and excite us with every pass is one thing. Playing your own game with friends, with professional kits goes beyond Fantasy Football. O Jogo Bonito, one of India’s first amateur football leagues was kick started in Kochi. Where regular

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Thommachans and Joikuttans play for the love of the game. OJB as it is popularly known, will be conducting its sixth season in a bigger and bolder way at Ambedkar Stadium from April 27 to May 1st. The tournament will donate its proceedings to the SRVC (Society for Rehabilitation of the Visually Challenged) blind football initiative from Kochi which has produced national and state players. Blind Football is a 5-a-side game played on a futsal size ground with side kick boards on the long sides with a ball having bells inside.

The Origins O Jogo Bonito 6 will have 35 teams that will fight their way to win the trophy and the pride of being the champions of Kochi. Sreenath tells us about how his friend Noel Ben of Sportico Ventures started the tournament.

They used to be football crazy kids who used to land up at Regional Sports Centre (RSC) everyday. Soon teams were formed and matches were planned. Jogo Bonito is the Spanish term used to describe the beautiful game. Given the style of youngsters 'Joga today?' was the SMS that circulated daily around the circle. As these footballers aged 12 to 44 kept showing up every day at the grounds as early as 5am, Noel recognized their passion and the need for a league of their own. So these ordinary gentlemen came together for an extraordinary affair. The OJB tournaments have been watched by many celebrities, including superstar Mamootty.

O Jogo Bonito, the beautiful game that has brought Kochi together Maria John

Serin George

Shibin Antony

The Evolution With certified referees, professional football kits for each team, and a gala event with stalls, OJB became a festival. A place where families came to support their kin, friends came to cheer and lovers of football could enjoy the game and play their hearts out like their idols. That is how Barca and Bayern along with Manchester United came to play in Kochi. Naming their teams after the big guys, football became something more than the game. Friendships were formed, and they started training, playing and even hanging out together. OJB 6 will have around 35 teams for this season. The finale itself will be an intense affair and the organizers are really excited.

Rumor has it that big stars will be at the game and people have already started guessing.

Amala Paul? Shriya Saran who is the face for the SRVC blind football initiative? The SRVC blind team is equally enthusiastic about being part of a big football movement in Kochi and will hold their own national tournament at the same time. Football teams from around the country will be playing in the specially prepared pitch at the Blind School Aluva from April 26 to May 1.

The Game Plan Srinda was really excited as she agreed that we

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“I love watching games. You can really feel the energy and spirit when you are at the ground. Sports and fitness should play a bigger part in our lives.”

Srinda Arhaan Actress

O Jogo Bonito April 27 - May 1 Ambedkar Stadium “I have really developed a lot of skills and football has really helped me maintain my fitness. As part of the Indian Blind Football team, I have made new friends and experienced other countries.”

Aneesh M K Professional Therapist

need more ventures that make Kochiites explore and experience beyond their daily routine. Srinda proved to be the right friend to Sreenath and Aneesh at the shoot, giving them tips on how to stand and sharing football queries with them.

Sreenath, who works in Infopark, cannot wait for OJB 6 to start. "We all play a lot in school, but when the responsibilities increase, work takes

“I decided to work in Kochi to be part of the football culture here. O Jogo Bonito has brought us all together and given the opportunity to really enjoy the game.”

Sreenath Nandakumar HR Assistant Manager

over practice and deadlines takes over fitness."

Sreenath, judged player of the tournament in OJB 5, suggests that fitness should be mandatory at a job. There are a lot of teams from Infopark playing at OJB 6 including TCS, Wipro etc. He is overjoyed by the team jersey and has convinced his little brother to join his team.

Aneesh is part of the Indian Blind Football, and on the cover he wears the blindfold that is mandatory for blind football. A therapist at a leading five star hotel, How does someone who can’t see play football? Though it may baffle you, Aneesh asks why not. They hone their other skills like listening, at the SRVC training sessions and take part in international events. Aneesh hopes that more visually challenged people will take up sports and outgrow their fear of getting injured. Aneesh says his experience abroad has exposed him to better systems and laws to make the city disabled friendly.

Local initiatives such as these keep Kochi buzzing and is a great experience for people to reach out. O Jogo Bonito has managed to bring together more people than these exceptional people in the story. It is football of Kochi, by Kochi and for Kochi.

25 matches 8a side including the goalkeeper 35minutes per match with 5 minute break

19+ 16 teams vying for the

trophy

44is the age of the oldest player 12is the age of the youngest.

Teams include doctors, lawyers, IT professionals, businessmen, students and more

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South India's Biggest

Adventure Carnival

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he first of its kind event in Kerala, the Chakravyuh Challenge is an adventure carnival with a one- of- itskind obstacle course race at its core. Named after the near-invincible battle formation in Indian mythology, the Chrakravyuh aims to test the competitors' agility, bravery and problem solving capability by pitting them against specially designed obstacles comprised of slush, water, ropes, inclined slopes, team building exercises, fun mazes and more.

The maiden edition of the Chakravyuh Challenge would be held on the 30th of April and 1st of May 2016, along Kerala’s pristine backwaters near Vyttila in Kochi. The race is open to both men and women. Since registrations began early in February this year, over 700 participants have signed up for the event. Apart from local participants, corporates from Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad form a key part of this demographic.

In Golden Health Expert trainers keep Kochi fit and happy at Gold’s Gym

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Sharanya Nandakishore

hen it’s all about getting pumped up, feeling good and fit, there’s one gym that was unanimously voted as the favorite in Kochi for 2015; Gold’s gym. Started in California in the 1960s, it gained popularity for the development of training techniques, equipment and nutritional concepts that formed the foundation for the modern fitness revolution.Today Gold’s Gym has cut out for itself 76 gyms inIndia and more under construction.

The 8500 square feet of luxurious space has the best in health and fitness equipment.

Being located at Vyttila, the gym is accessible with parking space and other facilities like juice bars, massage rooms, and group training studios. With over 500 members, Gold’s Gym is

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frequented by film stars and entrepreneurs for its experienced trainers and world class equipment.

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Know the Brands

to Chill With Lulu Connect gets you acquainted with a few of the top brands of A/Cs to invest in.

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LG L– Terminator Mosquito Away: Better protection against Mosquito- borne diseases Himalaya Cool: Instant cool in user space Monsoon comfort: Great saver of electricity and ultimate comfort during monsoons Micro Dust Protection Filter: Filter particles upto 0.3 µm from air 4 Way Swing: Cooling in every corner.

ochi is hot this season. Really hot. Finally you decide to get an air conditioner and when you you get to the store, you get totally confused seeing the ‘n’ number of brands up on the wall. The sales person’s help after a point, would seem like technical blabbering that makes you go mad. Say goodbye to all your confusions and pick what you need exactly for your home. Lulu Connect has listed the best they have in store for you this summer. Let Air Conditioners be your friend, not your shopping nightmare.

Whirlpool 3D Cool Xtreme AC 3 times powerful: 3 times more powerful performance even in extreme conditions 39 feet Air Throw: Faster room cooling Fast hot air removal 10 Year Warranty: Special 10 Year warranty enabled by class leading technologies 6th Sense Climate Control: Allows you to set the climate of your choice at home PM (Particulate Matter)2.5 Filtration technology: Activated Carbon filters with ensuring that you and your family are well protected.

Samsung Triangle Inverter Split AC Triangle Design: This design was opted basically for powerful cooling.

10 Year Warranty: Warranty is on the Inverter Compressor , so this gives a total peace of mind to customers.

Stabiliser Free Operation: This protects the AC against sudden voltage surge or drop.

Eliminate Viruses: Easy filter helps to eliminate dust, dangerous airbourne contaminants and allergens.

Samsung Neo Inverter Split AC Digital Inverter Technology: Neo gives energy savings up to 60% vs. conventional models.

Multi jet Plus Technology: This helps in 30% faster and gives 20% more energy saving.

10 Year Warranty: Warranty on the compressor, this will make the customers even more happy.

5 Year Warranty: Warranty on Multi jet Plus condensers.

Single users Mode: Neo can change it’s capacity to an single user mode.

This mode can save 26% of energy compared to normal mode.

10 meter long Air Throw: Keeps you cool far off corners of your room.

Whirlpool 3D Fantasia Inverter ACs HD Design: New sleek and seamless world series design 39 Feet Air Throw 6th Sense Inverter Technology 5.6 SEER: 40% more energy savings with an extremely high Seasonal Energy Efficiency rating of 5.6 SEER 52*C High Cooling: Superior cooling even in high ambient temperatures of 52*C 100% Copper: Copper condenser as connecting kit.

LG Smart inverter Mosquito Away: Better protection against Mosquito- borne diseases 30% faster cooling: Cooling within minutes Himalaya Cool: Instant cool in user space Monsoon comfort: Great saver of electricity and ultimate comfort during monsoons Micro Dust Protection Filter: Filter particles upto 0.3 µm from air 4 Way Swing: Cooling in every corner.

Super Silent: Skew fan and BLDC Fan Motor for silent and peaceful ambience

Powered by

Lulu Mall, Edapally

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8 Reasons to Love the Music of When Chai Met Toast Home grow indie rock band, on making people happy in Kochi and beyond.

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ou may not have heard of them, but once you do, then there is no way that you will forget them. When Chai Met Toast, they ‘jam’med. The joke was so bad that this band from the land of coconuts laughed helplessly, literally. If your sense of humor meets another kindred soul, you can only imagine what transpires .

Chatting with the band, sans chai or toast, was refreshing as my cold drink in the sweltering summer day in Kochi. So when did chai meet toast? The lore is so urban that you would not be surprised at all. A chance meeting and jamming session in Fort Kochi between two musically inclined guys lead to the creation of When Chai Met Toast. A random name that stuck. But what will surprise you is the talent and knowledge that Ashwin Gopakumar (vocals) and Achyuth Jaigopal (strings, backing vocals) have to create music that is not just good, but as they say; happy. The two person band has grown with the addition of Palee Francis (Keyboard), Pai Sailesh (Drums), Kishan (manager) and other friends who are happy to be playing with them.

When Chai Met Toast is just a year old and they have already matured in their music. Their second concert in Kochi was a showcase of that. Raghu Dixit forced Achyuth to buy a banjo and the band claims that it has really changed their sound. Playing over 3 gigs a month, they are already drawing crowds of over 150 people. When Chai Met Toast will be releasing their EP in a couple of months and also will

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be shooting an original video. So why does WtzupCity love When Chai Met Toast?

1. First of all, the Happy vibe – if Pharrell sang it, these guys do it. With their toe tapping numbers, your heart takes little leaps of glee, relive their ‘Beautiful World’ or take a tour with ‘Fireflies’ and ‘Superman.’ After all, it is all about the ‘Joy of Little Things.’

2. Loveable lyrics – who hasn’t attended a concert without learning the set list? With When Chai Met Toast, you would love to follow their easy lyrics even if you don’t learn it before hand, after all great messages have to be told simply.

3. They listen to other people – in all sense of the phrase. Their playlist includes Mumford and Sons (a concert they would do anything to attend), Coldplay (perfect for this hot summer), and how can you not swoon when they show you pictures with the great Rodrigo y Gabriela?

We shared bands, songs and other music gyaan that will fill my week with delightful earworms.

4. The band itself! Achyuth Jaigopal is a classically trained guitarist who tours with the Raghu Dixit Project and has earned praises from the man himself. Mr.Toast has not even cleaned the dirt of shoes he wore at the Glastonbury with RDP. He is soft spoken and way too mature for his extremely young age.

Achyuth is a Kochiite who released his debut

instrumental album last year. Mr. Chai turns out to be the high on life , while Ashwin Gopakumar, a metal head with a soft center. With his passion for sound (how else would one describe a metal head) that’s oddly paired with with an engineering degree and shunning a shiny corporate job, Ashwin believes in connecting with the audience and will have you laughing in no time.

5. Great covers – they listen and play well, looks like they got it all ‘covered’. Check out their covers of Scooby Doo and I Will Wait on their YouTube channel.

6. Freebies at concerts – Ashwin is a die hard fan of home made goodies. When Chai Met Toast gives out DIY kits which includes branded tea bags for your Chai break. Come on, don’t deny that you like free stuff, especially ones of the good kind.

7. Music for movies – Achyuth was approached to make the music for Humans of Someone. The experience was nothing like before says he.

And the band was asked by Shaan Rahman to contribute to Jacobinte Swargya Rajyam. They were worried that movie music would be a task but were surprised by how much fun they had making the songs. So watch out for their tunes in the latest Nivin Pauly blockbuster.

8. They laughed at our joke – you really do need a great sense of humor to put up with the likes of us. And we had such a great time hanging out with these guys. Their concert at JTPAC showed Kochi's love for the band.

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Don’t Flake Out

Thinking about how to get rid of dandruff? Here are some tips.

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andruff is nothing but excessive scaling of dead cells of the skin of the scalp. As you are aware, your body undergoes constant but gradual renewal every 24 hours. However, when it is much faster renewal of the skin, it becomes visible in the form of scales, which we call dandruff. It may often be associated with itching, oily skin, irritation or redness of underlying skin. Dandruff could be of two major types: a). Dry (flakes appear silvery and white) b).Oily (where the flakes appear pale yellowish with unpleasant smell.)

Causes of dandruff: Dandruff results from rapid maturing of the cells every week, instead of every month. Excessive oil (sebum) production precipitates dandruff in many people. This over activity could result from more than one reason.

Internal causes: Hormonal imbalance, Poor Health, Allergic Hypersensitive,Emotional Stress, Excessive consumption of fat, starch, sugar, Improper Nutrition, Hereditary Predisposition External causes: Infection (Pityrosporum Ovale or Malassezia Globosa) Improper use of hair products, Infrequent shampooing of hair or inadequate rinsing. Poor Hygiene. Excessive junk food. Though Dandruff is known for dry scalp, people with oily scalp tend to suffer the most.

Diagnosis of dandruff: Your doctor or hair stylist will be able to evaluate your history and the exact diagnosis could be arrived at by a close clinical examination.

Treatment of dandruff: The challenge of treating dandruff lies in the successful control of its relapse. It is not very difficult to treat dandruff for once. However, it is not easy to treat dandruff forever! The treatment for dandruff should aim at controlling the underlying causing factors as well as the symptoms.

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The medicinal uses for dandruff are geared towards altering the activity of the scalp tissue and therefore slow down the multiplication of the cells of the scalp.

Homeopathic and professional salon treatments are safe and very effective for dandruff, which is strongly recommended.

Shampoo for dandruff: Use the Antidandruff shampoo which has the ingredients of lemon cross extract and Zinc Pirothione.

Home Remedies for Dandruff Hair expert Mahesh Dev has some easy tricks up his sleeve for your dandruff problems Routine bubbling helps: Shampoo your hair in a routine basis taking proper intervals. Use anti dandruff shampoo thrice a week at least.

Use an antidandruff lotion with Lemon leaf extract in it.

Hydration habits: Drink at least 2 litres of water every day. This keeps you hydrated and keeps your scalp cells active.

Junk the junk: Discard oily and unhealthy food from your menu. This will save you from having an oily scalp. Excessive consumption of junk food can cause dandruff.

Ingredients you need: Zinc Pyrithione and Lemon Leaf extracts are two main ingredients you need to have for your hair and scalp care.

Zinc Pyrithione has a ingredient that can fight all the fungal infections. Lets keep your hair smiling forever.

Mahesh Dev Hair dressers & Hairdressing Academy

First Floor, Triton Towers, Manorama Jn, Cochin 682036 Ph: 0484- 400 0024, 699 1111 Mob: 9895 261111, 8089 111191

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FIFA comes

to Kochi

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he India versus Turkmenistan FIFA world cup qualifier took place in Jawaharlal Nehru International stadium in Kaloor. This is Turkmenistan's first tour of India, and the second FIFA event to take place in Kochi. The game was looked forward to with much expectation. The opening goal by Sandhesh Jhingan wasn't enough to thwart the attack of the Turkmenistan squad, who won the match with a final scoreline that read 2-1. Football fans and supporters turned up to cheer the national team, including ex-footballer IM Vijayan and Kerala Blaster's coach Terry Phelan. Football fever is slowly catching on in Kochi and this summer is packed with a season of football. Keep a look out on WtzupCity to quench your football thirst.

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Launched T Sreejith Madhusoodanan

he Triumph’s 2016 Bonneville, which was recently launched in Kochi includes five models - the Streeet Twin, Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black, Thruxton and Thruxton R Twin. In an adrenaline filled event at the Kochi showroom, the bikes were rode to the dais by Mr.Sonu and the esteemed rider couple Rish and Teena, who circumnavigated India on their Tiger XCX. Mr. Shyamkrishna Ghosh had a brief talk on the new Street Twin. Mr. Deepak Johnny (1st Bonneville A3 owner in Kerala) and Mr. Geemon Korah (Bonneville owner) were also present and shared their testimonials and experiences on their classics. They talked about how they feel the new Street Twin will make the brand will claim what’s rightfully theirs.

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f you thought Sparky’s at Lulu Mall was just for kids, it is time to broaden your information spectrum. See what Sparky’s has in store for you this season! From March 1st onwards, your focus will be completely on the Bowling Alley that has been set up at Sparrky's. Visit the bowling alley and prepare to get bowled over!

Ladies, you better gear up for the game because Wednesdays will be tournaments exclusively for you. Bring the entire family on Saturdays to compete and friends (teens to any age group) can show off their skills on Sundays. We suggest that you make your move right now as we the folks at Sparky's are predicting a huge rush to register for the tournaments since all eyes will be on the big prize. The winner will be walking off with a dinner coupon for two at none other than the Kochi Marriott, one free bowling session a day for a week and 2 movie tickets at PVR! Well, you heard us right. Doesn’t it sound awesome?

Sparky’s is also welcoming Corporates for a friendly company bowling tournament too at 10% discount if there are 30 teams. Don’t wait around anymore. Go dial 0484 2728000 and get ready to knock ‘em down and take the big fat prize.

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HELPLINE NUMBERS

Chillax Chakkaraparambu 0484 307 1236

Roasters Cafe Padivattom 0484 406 0070

Coffee Cube Convent Jn 0484 400 0414

Tonico Cafe Kakkanad, Opp.CSEZ 0484 698 0000

Ceecee Bakery Chembumukku 096454 77711

Kahawa Ravipuram 0484 442 2227

Cofi Club Kakkanad 0484 640 4040

Coffee Beanz Marine Drive 96459 65533

Abad canopy MG Road 0484 414 4405

Ceylon Bake SRV Cross Road 0484 237 7125

Thakkaram Bypass Nr. Gold Souk 952644 2266 Mappilakkada Bypass Nr. Gold Souk 944682 2459

Konchu House, Kadavanthra 0484 231 2245 Table 9 Kadavanthra 0484 044 0909

Elements Kacheripady 999 533 9866 Nawras Chittoor Road 0484 404 4199

Oottupura Near Internatonal Airport 904 812 4986

Waffle Street Panampilly Nagar 964545 5994

Kappa Club Pallimukku 0484 300 0246 Kayees DH Road 0484 235 4321

Carnival Food Court Kakkanad 081130 70707

Nalukettu Opp.Vyttila Mobility Hub 0484 404 0808

Ali-baba Panampilly Nagar 0484-403 5555

Adams Food Court Nedumbassery 484 2610220

Kottayam Kitchen, Vyttila.

9446827374

Paragon Lulu Mall 0484 401 1000

The Egg stop Athani 965 644 3625

Hotels

Amrita: 0484-2801234, 2851234, 4001234

General : 0484-2361251 KIMS: 0484-3041000 Lakeshore: 0484 270 1032 Blood Banks IMA Blood Bank: 0484-2383549 Blood Bank Services: 1910 Emergency services Police: 100 Ambulance: 102, 0484-2870784, 9961246864 Accident helpline: 1033 Fire: 101 Childline: 1098 Women: 10929 Cyber Crime Cell: 9497976004

The wyte fort Kundannur,bypass 0484 404 0640

Keys Thervara 0484 394 4100

Gokulam park Kaloor 0484 240 0707

Casino Willington island 0484 301 1711

The Dunes Opp.MG Road 0484 238 4030

Vedanda Kaloor 954 493 9996

Highway Garden Padivattom 0484 233 5391

ABAAM Vyittila hub 0484 290 3300

Malabar Illam Chalikkavattom 956 768 8262

Crowne Plaza Kundannor 0484 286 5000

Broad Bean NH 47, Vytilla, 0484 412 0089

Marriott Edappally 0484 717 7777

Pepper Route Fort Kochi 0484 221 5274

Le Meridien Kundannor 0484 270 5777

Harbour View Opp. Cochin Shipyard 0484 409 0000

Transport Airport: 0484-261 0115 Railway : 139, 0484-2395198 Bus: 0484-2303434, 2306611 Theatres PVR: 8800900009, 0484-2727776 Q cinemas: 0484-406 6333 Cinemax: 0484-411 3222 Shenoys: 0484-2353233 Saritha, Savitha: 0484-2366183, 2394149 Sreedhar: 0484-4025226, 4025227

others

Kavitha: 0484-2352777

Glitz Beauty Spa Manorama Junction 0484 400 0024

PAN Cinemas: 80897 77777

Glam Salon & Spa Vytilla 0974 574 4490

3:1 Audio station Panampilly Nagar 0859 037 3737

De-Fab Boutique Panampilly Nagar 0484 319 1619

Korter Icecream Parlour Kadavanthara 994 610 7205

Lotus Club Warriam Road 0484 235 2456

Taxi Taxio: 0484-4440444 She Taxi: 859000543 Ola: 0484-3355335 bCabs: 0484-4046667

Rama Varma Club Club Rd 0484 235 2040

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Highway Police: 9846100100

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Hospitals Ernakulam Medical Center: 0484-2807101

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