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“ I am basically from Trivandrum, but I have loved Kochi from childhood. Even though the city has evolved as a metro; I love the fact that it holds culture close to its heart.”

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KOCHI GETS A SHOT

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ubai based airline flydubai announced ten new flights to Delhi, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.

It will have three weekly flights to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram and four weekly flights to Delhi.

“The increased connectivity will improve the level of investment, trade and tourism between the

two business friendly-countries.” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai. With an increase in demand for business travel to and from India, the airline offers Business Class in its flight.

Flight bookings can be done through the flydubai website, which is compatible with mobile device, as well as with travel agencies.

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ACROSS THE DESERT 2nd Floor, Lulu Mall, Edapally +91 484 405 9034

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oner Kebab is a fast food chain which has its outlets spread across the world.

Ambience Having an outlet at Lulu Mall, it offers Food a variety of Turkish and Arabic food Hygiene Third Floor, Lulu Mall including appetizers and desserts. Aroma of the Service Edapally Turkish food keeps pulling the customers towards its counter.

Average cost/head – 250 INR Must Try – Al Fahm (grilled chicken, mutton and lamb chops with Doner Pita and Laos Bread).

Wait Time – 10 minutes

OPEN SESAME!

Opp Bharathmatha College, Kakkanad +91 484 405 9034

also try Food court, Lulu Mall, Edapally 0484 4058555

Food court, Lulu Mall, Edapally 0484 402 5599

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eople craving for authentic Thalassery food, please help yourself by dining in at Alibaba and 41 Dishes, Panampilly Nagar.

They also offer Chinese, South Indian and Arabic food. They have a variety of puddings such as tender coconut, mango and dry fruits.They have an exclusive counter for traditional snacks and beverages of Thalassery offering unnakkai, chicken rolls etc known as “HOJA MUKKU”. They have a luxurious dining area which also ensures privacy to its customers.

Padivattom, Ernakulam, Phone: 0484 403 5425

Ambience Food Hygiene Service Main Avenue, Panampally Nagar. Ph: 4035555 Average cost/head – 250 INR Must Try – Kozhi Nirachu Porichathu, The Raan.

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MONSOON LOVE

IN KOCHI

Monsoon and football season are here together. What could be better than kicking it out in the rain at your nearest playground.

Walk hand-in-hand with your favourite person along marine drive and enjoy the breeze, view and conversation.

Drive to ‘Puttukada’ next to Ramada and have steaming puttu and beef curry at 2 am.

Its boardgame time! Challenge your friends and family to Cranium or Monopoly.

Get to your nearest ‘laariwalah’ and gorge on those yummy hot bhajis.

It’s raining, it’s pouring….get your whole family out and splash about.

Take a bike ride along the ‘Kayal’ and get completely wet in the rain.

Who said ice cream is only for summer. Scream for some ice cream!

Now is the perfect time to go through those old photo albums.

The Thevara- Thoppumpady road is ideal for a rain day drive.

Visit Cherai on a rainy day and play volleyball on the beach.

Take a walk along the verdant roads of Panampilly Nagar.

Enjoy some good art and a hot cuppa at Kashi Art Café.

Have you tried out the ‘chayakada’ near Infopark?

Drive in the rain with just the perfect music.

Curl up in bed with a good book.

Discover Fort Kochi in the rain.

Go fishing!

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THE GOOD , THE BAD, THE UGLY

By Leane Fernandes

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FIGHT FAT 1) WHOLE GRAINS: Whole grains and unrefined foods should be your best friend. Your body has to work harder to break them down than processed ones, so you’re zapping more calories and storing less as fat. This in turn will increase your metabolism.

2) GREEN TEA: This packs antioxidants called catechins, which stimulate your nervous system

and increase fat-burning. Studies suggest that drinking green tea can help you drop pounds, trim your waist and add glow to your face.

3) BROCCOLI: Broccoli’s noteworthy nutrients include vitamin C, vitamin A (mostly as betacarotene), folic acid, calcium, and fiber. Half of its fiber is insoluble and half is soluble, helping to meet your needs for both types of fiber. Broccoli

6 provides a health bonus in the form of protective substances that may shield you from disease.

4) EGGS: An egg is not only a nutritional powerhouse; it’s also loaded with protein that satisfies daily body needs. It is a perfect combination of amino acids making it a complete protein source. Eggs are packed with a variety of nutrients including protein, zinc, iron and vitamins A, D, E and B12.

5) OILY FISH: Fatty acids found in fish are known to slow ageing in the human brain. It also reduces conditions such as heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. The fatty acids in fish provide healthy fats which enhance fat loss.

6) RED RADISH: These brightly colored vegetables are packed with potassium, folic acid, antioxidants, and sulfur compounds that aid digestion. One serving daily clears toxins pre laid in the liver and makes one feel light.

7) BEANS: High in resistant starch and fiber, beans force your system to use extra energy (as in calories) to break them down.

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AVOID JUNK FOOD 1) Burgers: Burgers contain almost half your daily upper limit of fat and sodium which adds to excess load on the kidneys to process and clear them.

2) Road-side Bhajias: This appetizer is meant to be shared, but even onequarter of the dish delivers an entire day’s limit for fat. During this monsoon, people are seen gorging on a plate full even daily.

3) Potato chips: The calorie count is moderate but chances are you’ll eat more than a serving, as most packages are larger than one serving. They also have excess salt and preservatives for

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4) Indian snacks: Fats and carbohydrates combined make for a perfectly deadly combination for the body. If you are combining aloo bhujia with tea, you get high doses of salt and trans-fats along with a high amount of calories.

5) Carbonated drinks: All carbonated drinks contain sugar base and phosphoric acid. Any additional sugar will make one fat. The acids present will reduce calcium levels and thus make bones weak.

6) Pizza: By far, pizzas were considered to be healthy compared to the other junk foods. They have low levels of salt and fats; levels of trans fats were also low. Pizza made with maida and excess cheese are more harmful than others.

REASONS TO DRINK MORE WATER

Water is essential for the functioning of every single cell and organ system in the human body.

Water is essential for the efficient elimination of waste products through the kidneys.

Water serves as a lubricant: water forms the fluids surrounding joints and bones, providing cushioning for the joints.

Water prevents and alleviates constipation (by moving food through the intestines and eliminating waste products) Water helps the body to absorb nutrients in the intestines.

Water plays a role in regulating metabolism.

Water plays a role in the prevention of disease. Drinking adequate amounts of water can reduce the risk of colon and bladder cancer significantly and some studies have suggested that water may also decrease the risk of breast cancer.

Water helps to maintain the muscle tone and lubricate the joints, helping to reduce muscle fatigue and soreness during exercise.

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RELISH THE

RAIN D o you find it difficult to step out when it’s raining? Getting out can be a lot easier and fun if you have the right things with you. Here are a few must haves for this season.

Jelly sandals Jelly sandals are footwear that is made of plastic. They have straps on the back to secure your ankles. This is best suited for rain as it won’t get soggy and stinky.

10 can protect you from a heavy downpour. If you are not keen on wearing a raincoat, buy an umbrella. Don’t go for umbrellas that is cute and easily breakable this season, instead go for something as strong as a’ kaalan kuda’ that won’t fly away in the blustery weather.

Go short Anything short is easy for rainy days as you don’t have to worry about mud on your clothes.

Short dresses, skirts, capris or anything short works during rainy days.

Printed pants Printed pants can be of help when you need to walk a lot as it would hide the muck that sticks on. If you are obsessed with wearing jeans it is recommendable to wear light denim as it helps to dry fast.

Bright colour tops Monsoon is a time when the weather is gloomy and dreary. For an upbeat look, go for bright coloured attire. Wearing white is a big no- no. if you prefer to wear light colour tops, make your look attractive by wearing scarves.

Plastic handbags Plastic handbags are ideal for monsoon as it protects your belongings from getting wet. It is available in variety of colours in the market. Its sleek finish makes it attractive.

Quick Tip

Wear water-proof make-up when stepping out.

Rainwear Invest in a nice bright raincoat as nothing else

DRESS TO THE NINES

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Office wear is really tricky, one has to follow the dress codes, guidelines and still maintain a sharp and sophisticated look. Add a dose of style to your 9 to 5 work wear.

Paraty Medium Leather Shoulder Bag Price: Rs. 136059 app.

Damiani Eden Design 18k White & Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Italy Price: Rs. 641412

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Jessica Simpson Claudette Price: Rs. 4758 app.

Invitation By Hobbs Invitation Etoile Dress Price: Rs. 15004.98 app.

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Would you dare for an ‘After Sex Selfie’?

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ex might not be a taboo in 2014, but it is still an intimate form of action that doesn’t need to be shared with other people who are not involved.

There’s a new ‘Selfie’ trend every week and with each new trend things are getting

more culturally devastating. The most private moment between couples are out there for the world to see in the World Wide Web, making the rounds on social media networks like Instagram and Twitter. The word ‘Selfie’ has been going in around for some time, but the

DADDY’S DAY OUT 15th June is FATHER’S DAY. This is the day to make your DAD realize how important he is for you. Share with him the moments you felt that he is THE BEST DAD on Earth!!! Also make him thank his DAD for being there for him.

DO THE UNEXPECTED Write your dad a thank-you card – not for the gifts, but just for being there for you.

Get him the newspaper.

Have a family breakfast with your Dad’s favorite dishes.

Select his clothes for the day.

Sit up for his advice.

MAKE THE DAY MEMORABLE Plan his Sunday.

Make him realize how important he is to you by recollecting a past event in your life; which he hasn’t taken seriously.

Take him to the golf course in Kochi.

Drive to Fort Kochi or Vypin for fishing.

Visit your Dad’s ancestral home or a nearby place which will help him in going back to his childhood and ask him to share his memories with you.

Make a photo collage for your Dad. Finally though you have been dreading it, teach him FACEBOOK and WHATSAPP!!!

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latest buzz word is “After Sex Selfie”. Filming or photographing a picture of post-coital bliss on social media is the latest fad. The ‘After Sex Selfies’ page that was launched only a couple of months ago has already amassed a quarter of a million followers, but at the cost of privacy and decency. It has now become a widespread practice, a growing number of men and women are happily posting ‘sex selfies’ soon after engaging in the real act, with full knowledge that they can and will be searched by anonymous eyes.

A survey done by AshleyMadison.com, the world’s largest extra-marital dating site says that when it comes to posting ‘after- sex- selfie’ 71 per cent of British male respondents and 69 percent of women have taken a ‘sex selfie’ - compared with 60.19 percent and 51.6 per cent globally, respectively. These images show everything from people lying in bed together to one night stands with a stranger. Clearly, it is a way of pushing digital boundaries, the shallowest gesture of modern life serving no other purpose than self-gratification. According to CNET, there have been almost 3,000 such pictures so far on the site, with people fully clothed and snuggled up to their partner. Now, trends like these that catch up quickly would also perish as fast as they began. But on the other side let us be warned about another Selfie replacing the current one.

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MUNNARIYIPPU

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he first trailers of Munnariyuppu are doing its rounds. Cinematographer Venu’s directorial debut revolves around the life of a prisoner played by Mammooty. Scripted by Unni R and directed by Ranjith under the banner of Gold Coin Motion Picture Company, the film also stars Aparna Gopinath in a lead role as a writer covering the life in the prison. With a powerful story to tell and stunning visuals, the movie promises to be a thought provoking entertainer.

PERUCHAZHI

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e can’t wait! Peruchazhi hits the screens this October with Mohanlal in an all new avatar. Produced under the banner of Friday Film House, the political satire also stars Mukesh, Aju Varghese, Vijay Babu, Ragini Nandwani and Andrea Jeremiah. Mohanlal plays a cunning and shrewd politician and the film was shot mainly in the USA. The posters are out and they look impressive. This is director Arun Vaidyanathan’s first Malayalam venture and it promises to be a laughter riot.

Anoop Menon teams up with Lal Jose

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ce Director Lal Jose teams up with the multi-talented Anoop Menon for the first time in the upcoming movie Vikramadityan produced by LJ films. As per reports, Anoop Menon will be doing a very crucial role in the movie which is quite vital in all aspects. The movie has Dulqar Salman and Unni Mukundan in the lead roles. Namitha Pramod will do the role of female lead. The script of the film is penned by Dr Iqbal Kuttippuram, cinematographed by Joemon T John and this news has raised the expectations sky high.

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CINEMA PRANTHAN

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inema Pranthan is someone who is mad about movies. To be precise, a movie buff.

Pranthan was born on a Friday at 11am which is usually regarded as the FDFS – First Day First show timing of a movie. He is so crazy about movies, that when a movie becomes hit, his cinema pranth gets high. Likewise, if it’s a flop, Pranthan goes numb.

Cinema Pranthan, the best of its kind online movie portal

aims in furnishing a whole new dimension to online movie promotion. Today, as the Facebook page reaches the milestone of 1,00,000 lakh followers with many actors/actresses in the following list, Cinema Pranthan proudly stands to be someone who promotes only the best. The page is more concentrated in providing its followers with reviews, real time news from theaters, live updates from location, first look posters, teasers, theater list etc.

TIME ADS AND TEAM APOTHECARY INVITES SHORT FILM ENTRIES

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ime Ads Entertainment along with the makers of an upcoming flick ‘Apothecary’ is launching a state wide competition for short films. Named “Time Ads Short Film Competition in association with Apothecary”, the organizers are inviting short films with 15-minutes duration for the contest. The winners will be announced during a colourful event that would be held for movie Apothecary. Apart from attractive

prizes and promising opportunities in the tinsel town, the winners will get a chance to shoot the promotional video of Apothecary. The entries should reach by July 10. More information related to the contest is available in the following websites. www.timeadsentertainment.com and www.apothecarythemovie.com.

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First commercial phone to run on the brand new Tizen operating system.

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A well designed app from Foursquare that helps you checkin and find your friends, nothing more, nothing less.

Threes AOC Portable Monitor

Slim and light, the AOC E1659FWU is a portable monitor that can fit in your bag and one you can carry around with you anywhere you go.

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Performance seats with Premium leather facings and ‘R’ embossing.

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“I love nights at Fort Kochi especially during Christmas and New Year...streets are lit up and there is always a cool breeze.

Kochi is in a festive mood then. Last year it was unforgettable because of MUZIRIS BIENNALE” Arjun, Calicut

“You are not one of the best Kochiete if you haven’t had the ‘kulki sarbath’ from marine drive followed by a ‘kulki dance’ after a midnight drive.”

Sachin, Thrissur

“I love kochi even though it isn’t mine.

The specialty of Kochi is that it is always young and it seems to be growing with us.”

Nikhil, Palakkad

“What do I like about Kochi? The view of the backwaters.”

Simna, Kochi

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