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HAPPENINGS Shopping FOOD OFFERS & MORE in kochi “Kochi is exciting.

There is always something happening and so much development.”

-GAYATHRI SURESH Issue 7 Volume 2 SEP - OCT 2015

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HAPPENINGS Shopping FOOD OFFERS & MORE in kochi “Kochi is exciting.

There is always something happening and so much development.”

-GAYATHRI SURESH Issue 7 Volume 2 SEP - OCT 2015

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20SEP

TILL

Chinese food festival Kochi Marriott, Edappally 0484 717 7777

20SEP

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Doughnut Fest Avenue Regent, MG Road 0484 237 7977

26 SEP world tourism day-

TILL

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Art Residency Kashi Art Cafe, Fort Kochi 0484 221 5769

TILL

30SEP

River Bourne Center,Thripunithura 0974 647 0621

30SEP

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painting competition

27 SEP A Fair Affair

Sattvik Yoga Classes

Gelato Italiano, 1:30pm-5:00pm Vasan Dental Care, Panampilly Nagar Panampilly Nagar 0484 401 2211 0484 414 0777

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7pm Watch on Asianet Movies

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Learn to dance like michael Vanitha Veedu Exhibition jackson Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,

Cheescake and Yoghurt Fest

7pm JTPAC, Thripunithura 808 688 1681

03oct

ISL inaugural match: Chennaiyin FC vs Atletico de Kolkata,

04-30oct

sep

TDM Hall, DH Road 0484 226 1160

Kaloor 984 636 7807

15nov

Spice Coast Marathon 42km, 21km and 5km Registrations open soon at spicecoastmarathon.com

06oct

Kerala Blasters FC vs North East United FC

7pm Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kaloor

FWD LIFE COVER LAUNCH The launch of the latest issue of FWD LIfe, Kerala’s premium lifestyle magazine was held at Lulu Mall. Unni Mukundan, the cover boy himself unveiled the issue with hundreds of his cheering fans in attendance.

Venue: Lulu Mall, Edappally

Arun Menon & Ananad Krishna

The Kitchen The Kitchen, a platform for collaboration for organisations both large and small, held its meet at Abad Plaza. with some exceptional speakers in attendance, The KItchen drew a full house and the attendees comprised of top business leaders and also aspiring entrepreneurs. It was a great evening for all gathered as they picked on each others’ ideas and connections, paving way to better businesses.

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Venue: Abad Plaza, MG Road

FWD Business unveiled by Ravi Pillai FWD Business September issue featuring Padma Shri Dr B. Ravi Pillai, Chairman of RP Group, was unveiled by His Excellency Javer Al- Hafsi, CEO— Smart City, Dubai. The event saw the presence of many eminent businessmen which was followed by an exclusive Power Dinner.

Venue: Crowne Plaza, Kundannoor

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Mullappoo Mamangam The one year celebration of Mamangam - the dance school from Rima Kallingal, was inaugurated by Beena Kannan.

Along with many performances the venue hosted a pop up art fair as well.

The two day event concluded with a dance production, Archa, from the team which is soon to go on tour.

Venue: Mamangam, Kaloor

Arun Menon & Ananad Krishna

Casino Hotel’s Sweet Tradition To celebrate over three decades of the Mattanchere Spice Christmas cake, Casino Hotel conducted a cake mixing ceremony with a few of their patrons. Under the guidance of the head chef, guests took part in mixing the black Afghan grapes with wine and other spices, which is an age old Anglo Saxon tradition. The process for making the cake had begun in February.

Over ten thousand kilos of this much loved fruit cake is expected to be on the shelves this Christmas.

Venue: Casino Hotel, Wellingdon Island

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bringing style to the boardroom

The latest publication from FWD Media, covers business like nobody else does;with a pinch of style and a dash of glamour

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The World on your plate

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ituated at a convenient location along the highway, Lokah is great news for those who want to try different cuisines and for those who don’t as well. With dishes like Sopa Frijola and Tuna Garudiya, it is truly exciting just to know what they are cooking up. If you are not looking to sit down for an extensive meal, head to their coffee shop. Avail free wifi connection or pick out a game or a book. Lokah has really done their bit to give you a varied experience in Kochi with regard to the menu. They have a private space for parties and catering services as well.

Egg-xtraordinary treat your tongue

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hether you love your eggs scrambled, fried or poached, the Egg Stop has an egg dish for every season. An egg a day won’t let your health go astray, and for some egg-xtra taste, head to the Egg Stop with branches across Kochi. It is ideal for the traveler to pick up a quick bite at their outlet in Nedumbassery. Dont worry if you think the ‘funda’ is all about the ‘anda’, they have a variety of drinks to keep you refreshed. They also have options for the health conscious, and stay open late into the night.

Must Try:

Pad Thai Cost per head:

Lokah NH By Pass, Vennala.

0484 403 3221 11am to 11pm

` 400

The Egg Stop

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li Baba & 41 Dishes in Panampilly Nagar is always buzzing with people for a good reason. The restaurant serving Indian, especially Malabari flavors is a great place to take your family.

The place also has dedicated juices and ice cream station and the popular snack station called Hoja Mukku. Afternoons are crowded at Hoja Mukku as they dish out favorite snacks like ‘unnakkai’ and chicken rolls accompanied by hot tea. If you are planning to have their specialty Mutton Rann, call up and order early.

Home delivery and catering is also done..

Must Try:

Must Try:

French Omelette

Mutton Raan

Cost per head:

Airport By pass Junction, Nedumbassery.

0703 416 5627 5am to 12pm

` 60

Ali Baba & 41 Dishes Opp South Indian Bank, Panampilly Nagar.

0484 403 5555 11am to 12am

Cost per head:

` 200

MUST TRY

Convent Jn 0484 400 0414

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Nedumbassery 0484 261 0610

Vazhakkala 0964 547 7711

Kakkanad 0808 601 1923

Ravipuram 0484 405 5664

LuLu Festival Buy better.

LULU MALL, KOCHI, TEL: 0484 272 7777

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Tasty In Twenty

Winners of the first ever Tasty In Twenty contest gives you quick recipes for the impatient chefs at home.

JUMBO SHRIMP SAUTEED WITH LEMON & BAY LEAVES

AVOCADO TOAST WITH POACHED EGGS (SERVES 2)

By Aimie Sonia Natasha Coelho

By Simna Nahas

Ingredients: For Marinade Turmeric-1/2tsp Finely chopped ginger/ginger paste- 1tsp Finely chopped garlic/garlic paste- 1tsp Crushed whole pepper - 2 tsp Salt to taste, Lemon juice - 2-3 tbsp Bay Leaf - 3pcs

Ingredients: Avocado-1, Eggs-2, Bread- 2 slices, Distilled Vinegar- 1 tbsp, Spring onions - 2 to 3, Lemon, Pepper, Salt Method: 1) Toast the bread slices.

2) Mash avocado using a fork. Add finely chopped spring onions, juice of a lemon, salt and pepper to it amd mix well.

3) Poach eggs! Fill a deep panhalf way up with water and let it simmer for a while.

4) Add a tablespoon of vinegar into the water. Crack and pour eggs one by one and let the pan simmer for exactly 1 minuteclose the pan and let it sit.

5) Meanwhile, spread the avocado mix onto the toast and once the poached eggs are ready place them on top of the toast.

To finish off, top it with some salt and pepper. Cut a slit right through the egg and enjoy!

Washed Jumbo shrimp with shell - 1/4 kilo Olive oil as needed to sautĂŠ Method: 1) Mix ingredients under marinade.

Add the shrimp, coating it all over.

Leave this for 7-8mins.

2) Heat a little olive oil in a pan, and sautĂŠ the shrimp on both sides for about 2-3mins.

Adjust salt & lemon according to taste.

3) Do not overcook or the shrimp or it will become rubbery.

4) Garnish as desired with bay leaves or lemon wedges. Enjoy!

20 MINS

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Maveli’s Day Out in uber

The King travelled in style in an Uber this year to wish Kochi

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ookalams, sadhyas, melam, games, pulikkali and more await to receive Maveli every Onam season. And this year Maveli arrived from ‘paathaalam’ in an Uber to spread the joy across Kochi. Well, if Uber can bring you a car within minutes, they should be able to bring anything. No wonder that Maveli requested an Uber. Uber’s novel ‘On Demand’ concept completed the Onam celebration for many in the city. The Uber Maveli went all across Kochi bearing Kerala style Nendran Banana Chips hampers from a leading brand. The hampers and other gifts kept flying out the Uber window as the city burst into celebration mode. Maveli’s visit brought a lot of excitement followed by a strew of selfies, adding to the vigor of Onam.

Offices, homes and companies could complete their celebrations with a visit from the famous king, thanks to Uber. Infopark received Maveli with open arms and companies kept requesting his presence. He enjoyed visiting

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his subjects and Uber played an important part in the traditions.

The On Demand concept shows that even though Uber is a multinational company, they adapt to the local market on their riders’ terms. They might be from Silicon Valley, but now they adorn the garb of a Kochiite. The Uber app has a special view for On Demand which is region specific. The Uber Maveli tab popped out beside the Uber X view on the special day for riders to request a visit from the Asura king. They covered all areas of Kochi with multiple Ubers, so that Maveli could visit as many as he could. Maveli loved it too, travelling in the comfort of an air-conditioned car and a caring driver for company. Uber plans to continue the On Demand program which was a huge success. If anything. this Onam you could not have seen Kochiites complaining about missing Maveli. Every one enjoyed the experience including Maveli. So watch out for the special view on special occasions.

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A Conversation

Starter

YesWeCan Business Entertainments starts a new wave of brand awareness.

Varun Kannan

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hen was the last time you shut your eyes to a loud, annoying ad? A few hours back, a few minutes or did you just see one?

They are all around us like misfired bullets.

We have hated numerous products for their loud annoying campaigns, haven’t we? As the futility of these annoying campaigns become apparent, a new creed of professionals have arrived who understand that the effectiveness of a brand awareness campaign is its deftness.

YesWeCan Business Entertainments based in Kochi, is one such group of professionals who recognize subtlety as the most effective way of communicating a brand. They understand how a human mind functions and knows exactly how continuous and relentless bombardment of a product can annoy the audience and not endear it to them. This is probably what got them into the novel idea of weaving stories around awareness campaigns as they have in their latest venture; a short movie series called Conversations. These wonderfully crafted tales not only are great vehicles for brand awareness but also manage to tell tales that are funny, engaging and captures the imagination of the viewer.

The inaugral movies in the series have been scripted and directed by Pramod Mohan, one of the most talented writer-directors in Malayalam. Some of his earlier ventures include the much loved “Just Fun, Chumma� series for a top TV channel. Made by thorough professionals employing top notch technology, these movies are a mirror to the modern society and are sure to strike a chord with the viewers. They are sure to make the viewer

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think, visualize, ruminate, and finally share it with his/her friends and family. Several surveys suggest that the most watched and shared content on the internet is movie related content and television shows on Youtube.

Taking aid of the irrefutable space that social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp have occupied in our lives, YesWeCan uses these platforms to get the movies viral owing both to the exceptional content and great marketing strategies allowing the brand to reach maximum audience.

The movies are shot in Malayalam and English and subtitled in English, allowing it to be shared both nationally and internationally.

YesWeCan intends to release its movies on its Youtube channel, the movies being released weekly or as per the client requirements; thus starting a stream of great movies that could be the perfect vehicle for brands. Well, for all you know, Conversations could be the heralding of a new revolution in brand promotions.

Pramod Mohan The man behind some of the much loved TV series, directs the pilot movies in the Conversation Series.

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Kochi’s First Ever Award Ceremony Celebrating your favorite in the city with the Autotree presents WtzupKochi City Awards powered by Renault.

“ 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.”

NAMITHA PRAMOD

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ver the past years we have been talking to celebrities about what they love about Kochi. How some of them grew up here and how some made this their home. There are many reasons to love Kochi from the incredible greenery, the soothing waters or the friendly people.

Now it is time to find out why we all love Kochi and celebrate its awesomeness. For the first time ever, us Kochiites get to celebrate our city with the Autotree presents WtzupKochi City Awards 2015 powered

by Renault. A venture to find your favorite spots in the city and show off the best our city has to offer.

The awards are all about the excitement, energy, courage and dedication of Kochiites. With a single minded zeal to bring out the best of our not so ‘kochu’ Kochi, we have kick started an exciting campaign to nominate and vote for your favorites.

And what more? Not only do you get to choose what you love in our Kochi, you also stand a chance to win air tickets to the UAE. Make that dream trip to the glistening city come true with just a few clicks. Cast your votes on the Kochi friendly app ‘Wtzup City’ or log onto www.wtzupcity.com.

At the end of your voting session, you can share the link with your friends and family anywhere. No lucky draws, no hullabaloos; whoever gets the highest number people to vote through their share can start packing for that trip to the UAE. What are you waiting for! Start voting and let the world know why we love Kochi so much.

The Autotree presents WtzupKochi City Awards 2015 powered by Renault, will be the first city award ceremony that Kochi has seen. With all our favorite places being nominated, the event will celebrate the Queen of the Arabian Sea along with incredible prizes. So whether you are a true blue Kochiite, passing through or just love the city too much, be a part of the biggest celebration of Kochi. The winners are chosen through public voting and lucky voters can win air tickets to the UAE. So let us laud the awesome city that is Kochi!

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“Our city can get into your thoughts so much. When you are abroad travelling or on a shoot all you want to do is get back to Kochi .”

Vijay Babu

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“Kochi made me what I am today.

I love Kochi for that. Now I am giving back what it gave me.”

KUNCHAcKO BOBAN

“ The memories of my visits to the Edapally Ganapati Temple in Kochi is something that is close to my heart. ” bhama

“The people of Kochi make the city alive.” pearle maaney

“It’s a tiny little hyper city. It is fun to be in Kochi.” lena

“Food is awsome in Kochi. I frequent Dhe Puttu and Roma.”

Vijay Yesudas

“ Kochi is a vibrant, positive and growing city. Kochi is home especially since I am an actor.”

INDRAJITH

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Vote for your favorite in kochi

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rom the avenues of Panampilly Nagar, the busy streets of Broadway, laid-back roads of Fort Kochi, rows of shops in MG Road, the techie neighborhood of Kakkanad and more, we all have our favorite nooks and crannies in the beautiful city of Kochi. There is a place for the best chai, a place you would take your out-of-town friend without thinking twice, where you would head for a massage with faith or dig into the most satisfying meal. Kochi is bustling these days with so much activity as we invite artists, musicians, dancers, investors, tourists, students, entrepreneurs and other amazing people. All this calls for a celebration, and we have planned a big one with each and every one of you. This is the first ever Autotree presents WtzupKochi City Awards powered by Renault. Vote for your favorite and vote for Kochi!

City’s Favorite Actor

The leading lady with no par

The actor you think rules the screen

Favorite Spa Your vote for the best place to relax and rejuvenate

Favorite Salon The favorite salon that literally makes the cut

Favorite Gym Kochi’s favorite place to work out

Favorite Band The Kochi band that has you tapping your feet

Favorite Veg Restaurant Where would you head to get a satisfying veggie meal?

Favorite Non Veg Restaurant Where do you find the tastiest meat dishes?

Favorite Street Food Joint Your favorite place for a tea break or to grab a quick bite on the road

Favorite Café The coolest place to chill out

Favorite Hangout Where would you hangout with your friends?

Favorite Boutique The place that helps you make your fashion statement

Best Shopping A place you would always go back to experience the best of shopping

Best College Campus The most thriving hub of youngsters

Best Residence Association The piece of paradise in Kochi

Favorite Builder The builder you think delivers dream homes

Gang of Kochi A group that captures Kochi’s energy like bikers, rowers, dancers, clubs etc.

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City’s Favorite Actress

Youth Icon of Kochi The face, the energy, the aura of Kochi is reflected in this person

CSR Initiative of Kochi Which company or NGO makes a difference in our society?

Young Entrepreneur of Kochi Change Maker of Kochi A businessperson under A person or initiative that 40 years of age :) has contributed towards Kochi; the rising metro.

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Submit your votes

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Share the link with your friends and family

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Nominees will be updated everyday according to voting

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Get the maximum number of people to vote through the link you shared

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Nominee with most number of votes in the final week will be the winner

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Win air tickets to the UAE! No voting, no draws, just get the most people to vote.

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The favorite of Kochi will be awarded at an exciting event

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HERE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING THE FIRST EVER CITY AWARDS POSSIBLE

The first of its kind in the country, Autotree is a complete auto lifestyle retail chain conceptualised to cater to the ever growing Indian auto industry. With a host of over 250 international brands and the best of services all under one roof, Autotree redefines auto lifestyle with the latest and trendiest car accessories and auto lifesyle products.

The French based automobile company has been enjoying its run in the Indian market. The Renault Lodgy has received a positive response in the market and they are set to take over the Indian city car market with the new Renault Kwid.

Getting you the best of Kochi through events, happenings, eat outs, offers and more, Wtzup Kochi is a city based magazine for Kochi, by Kochi and of Kochi. It is a platform to celebrate the talents of the city through the web portal, mobile app and the print version available at all the leading hot spots in the city.

Story Tellers of Brands

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AUTOTREE PRESENTS WTZUP KOCHI CITY AWARDS POWERED BY RENAULT FLAGGED OFF IN STYLE Actors Unni Mukundan and Vinay Forrt flagged off the special Renault Lodgy for the City Awards at an event at Lulu Mall. Branded with the sunny yellow logo of the awards with Autotree, Renault and Wtzup Kochi, the Lodgy will go around Kochi spreading the word and welcoming everyone to be a part of Kochi’s first ever City Awards.

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The ‘Kwid’ Pro Quo Size does not determine might with Renault’s Kwid

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f Renault had a wonder kid, it would be the Renault Kwid. Based on the latest CMF-A platform (Common Module Family) from the Nissan and Renault partnership, the Kwid was announced in India on August 20th. The compact car will rival the small cars on the Indian roads in both price and performance.

It will be a part of Renault’s mini crossover segment which will have top end features in a small car for the first time. The Renault Kwid claims to be the most spacious small car, a feature that Indian families are going to appreciate. If that wasn’t enough, the Kwid is to be priced from 2.56 lakhs (Ex-showroom Delhi) onwards.

The Concept The Auto Expo in India introduced this new brand from the womb of the renowned Renault family, the ‘Kwid’. The mid-class budget car

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aims in competing with other cars in Indian market, like the Maruthi Suzuki Alto. The Kwid holds slight differences compared to other conventional Renault products. The company expects a fruitful market for their new product in the country, especially among the middle class community. The Kwid is a cross-over city car with 5 doors, hatch backed body style. It holds 3.68 meters length and a wideness of 1.58 meters. It also gives a 2422mm wheel base along with 180mm ground clearance. It provides a warranty of 2 years per 50000 kilometers. The Kwid concept car had wowed the audience at the auto fairs.

Its cool styling and hybrid design defined the immediate future of cars. the roof-mounted remote controlled quad copter or the ‘flying companion’ was an innovation that had the auto community take notice. The Kwid was for more than just transport. As Ranbir Kapoor

handles the wheel effortlessly in the ad of Renault’s Kwid, we too wonder at the ease with which it turns. The powerful styling is meant to make you sit up and take notice but at the same time appealing to the average Indian consumer. The red and brown variants of Kwid have been going up on the billboards with the hashtag #LiveForMore. Renault has planned a lot of exciting events along with the launch of the Kwid.

On the Road Living upto the legend of the concept car, the Kwid on the road is expected to bring great power in a small package. The car holds a 1.2 liter turbocharged petrol engine accompanying a dual-clutch automatic gear transmission.

This new engine option is also likely to include both Manual and Automated Manual Transmission options (ATM). The Kwid launches

Wtzup.in/AUTO in four variants as Renault Kwid Standard, Kwid RXE, Kwid RXL and RXT respectively. With the piano black console and an overflow of functions on a chrome surround and plastic cladding, it is definitely going to be one of the most awaited launches with the first in segment touch screen media navigation system. Booking for the Kwid has commenced already and is expected to hit the roads very soon.

Renault’s Journey Renault India has been enjoying a respected position in the Indian market ever since its move to the subcontinent in 2005. Renault Design Studio was established in 2008 and is one of the five global studios of the French company. Their products like sedans such as Scala and Fluence, SUVs such as Koleos and Duster, and others such as Lodgy and Pulse have found their niche on the Indian roads.

FEATURES Engine - 800cc, 3 cylinder Expected Power - 57 bhp Transmission - 5 speed Dimension (mm) - 3680L x 1580W Clearance - 180mm Front brakes - disc Rear brakes - drum Tyre size - 155/18-R13 Mileage -22 kmpl expected on highway Price: 2.56 Lakhs onwards (Ex-showroom Delhi) #LiveForMore

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gadgetization Gadgets that shall take you to the geeky heaven.

Apple MacBook 12” The new MacBook is set out to do the impossible: engineer a full-size experience into the lightest and most compact Mac notebook ever.

Reimagining every element has given more than just a new notebook; it’s the future of the notebook.

Plantronics Voyager Pro Legend With a smart sensor technology that reacts when you put the headset on and when it rings you can receive a call without a click. The Voyager Legend is the first truly intelligent Bluetooth® headset. It also brings in many voice command features.

Acer VN7-591G The Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro Black Edition VN7591G-75TD shares the same verdict with its sister model, the Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro Black Edition VN7-591G-77A9. This is an easily transportable and high-performance notebook for gamers.

Belkin iphone 5 battery case The powerful, rechargeable 2000 mAh battery capacity means you can talk, text and browse the web twice as long on one charge than with your phone alone. It’s so easy to use - just press and hold the power switch to turn the battery power on and off, and press it once to see the battery’s status.

Rapoo bt h6020 headset With Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR Wireless transmission and auto switch between phone call and music, it allows you to play up to 12hrs music/15hrs.Thebuilt-in microphone and a rechargeable lithium battery gives you a seamless, uninterrupted experience.

Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro Yoga 3 pro is an intelligent laptop that adopts to you. Exceptionally thin and light, it boasts a design that maximizes stability and lets you use it as Laptop, Stand, Tent and Tablet with intelligent software.

Dell XPS 13 The best Windows ever meets the best Dell ever to create a whole new era of power, performance and productivity.

Windows 10 gives you all the features you know from the world’s most popular operating system, plus great improvements you’ll love.

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ROMANCE

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Go Aju Go !!

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ju Varghese, the unavoidable champ of new -gen Malayalam film industry, will be changing gears. He will don the hat of an assistant director in the next movie of his Guru, Vineeth Sreenivasan. Go Aju Go !

Ennu Ninte Moideen

Dileep takes a role of 90 years old

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he Janapriya Nayakan who is very fond of character experiments, is to act as a 90 year old man in his upcoming movie. Titled Kumarasambhavam, the movie will be directed by Ratheesh Ambat. The actor himself is trying to change his usual track following the lukewarm reception of his movies at the box office.

Parvathy- The Mallu Johnny Depp ?

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he social media folks mumble nowadays that Mallu actress Parvathy who is being lauded for her latest release Ennu Ninte Moideen, is like Johnny Depp. Her changing appearance in each film has been compared with that of Hollywood wonder Johnny Depp, known for his portrayal of Edward Scissorhands and Jack Sparrow.

The Sukumaran Brothers share the screen again

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rithviraj and Indrajith, children of the legendary actor Sukumaran is set to share a screen space again after Double Barrel.

The film titled as Tiyan will be directed by Krishnakumar who also directed Kaanchi with Indrajith. The 2016 release movie is penned

by Murali Gopy, another talented actor come writer. Asif Ali and Murali Gopy will be seen in the movie along with the Sukumaran Brothers.

Language: Malayalam Cast: Prithviraj, Parvathi, Tovino Thomas, Lal. Producer: Suresh Raj, Benoy Shankarath Director: R.S Vimal Music: Jayachandran Release date: September 18 Synopsis: The divine love story of Moideen and Kanchanamala, which dates back to the 1960s. This movie brings out the nostalgia of that era- the life, struggles and the politics.

Puli

Language: Tamil Cast : Vijay, Sridevi, Shruthi Hassan, Hansika Motwani Producer: P.TSelvakumar Director: Chimbu Devan Music: : Devi Sri Prasad Release date: October 1st Synopsis: An adventure fantasy film which features Vijay in a dual role. Sridevi will also appear in a different avatar in a strong performance.

THRILLER

POLITICAL

Rudhramadevi 3D Talvar

Language: Hindi Cast: Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neeraj Kabi, Tabu Producer: Vineet Jain, Vishal Bhardwaj Director: Meghna Gulzar Music: Vishal Bhardwaj Release date: October 2 Synopsis: Based on the 2008 Noida double murder case

COMEDY

Language: Tamil, Telugu Cast: Anushka Shetty, Allu Arjun, Nithya Menon Producer: Gunasekhar, Raagini Guna Director: Gunashekhar Music: Ilayaraja Release date: October 9 Synopsis: Tale of the queen Rudhramadevi who ruled the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century.

FAMILY

Kabali’s first look goes viral in social media

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he Style Mannan is back with his new avatar in ‘Kabali’. The multi-crore silver screen entertainer will be directed by Pa Ranjith while S Thanu sheds the crores. Kollywood, as well as the Indian industry is eagerly waiting for more updates of Kabali and it was announced that Radhika Apte will share the screen space with Rajini.

Jhanvi Kapoor to romance a Mallu star?

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ridevi’s daughter is all set to make her grand entrance to the silver screen. Rumour has it that she will be starring in a multilingual by K V Vijeyndra Prasad along with our own Dulquer Salman. If this holds true, the movie will also see our young Ok Kanmani star make an entrance into Bollywood.

Singh is Bling Language: Hindi Cast: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Rajpal Yadav, Lara Dutta Producer: Ashvini Yardi, Jayantilal Gada Director: Prabhu deva Music: : Meet Bros Anjjan Release date: October 2nd Synopsis: A complete masala entertainer packed with action and comedy.

Life of Josutty Language: Malayalam Cast: Dileep, Rachana Narayanankutty Producer: Eros International Director: Jeethu Joseph Music: Anil Johnson Release date: October 2nd Synopsis: Filmed in Idukki and New Zealand, the movie follows the exploits of a simple farmer.

*Release dates are subject to change

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Hair we go Again

Musicians are constantly reinventing their hairstyles, but here are some accessories they are loyal to. We tell you how to pull it off.

Right Hair Right Now LANA DEL RAY - Flowers When it comes to pulling off flowers in your hair, there are different ways. You can wear the flowers on the back of your head instead of the top, so it does not dominate your outfit. Try a hippie headband with wide-spaced blooms.

KATY PERRY - Head band Figure out which side it compliments on your head. Also, make sure the statement piece is opposite to your partition or the angle your fringe falls.

BEYONCE’ - Veil It looks perfect when your hair has been perfectly balanced, especially when tied up in a neat or messy bun. If you have a fringe, try keeping a side swept one. It’s important to highlight the eyes because it still creates a mystery through the veil. Letting your hair down? Let it be swept back, or keep soft curls like Kate Middleton.

M.I.A - Scarf When it comes to pulling off scarves it depends on the shape of your head and the size of your forehead. Try turbans with a tight bun and compliment it with nice earrings. Experiment with the width that will be suitable for the shape of your face.

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The graetnes of turmeric is largely well known.

It can grow in any tropical condition. and is Great for preventive health. Just crush a bit of the root and add to a glass of water, coconut water or milk and drink. Turmeric is also a major ingredient in many conoctions.

Changalmparanda – Cissus Quadrangularis Linn Changalamparanda requires lots of sun and less water. This is good for bruises and ear pain. For ear pain, heat over coal, squeeze the juice and pour one drop into the ear. It can also be used to make healthy chutneys.

Getting started Identify an area in your household which is well ventilated, like a balcony or verandah.

Most of the tall plants and short trees will grow well in grow bags or planting pots. For herbs and shrubs smaller pots will do. Prepare a pot mixture with equal quantities of earth, decomposed coconut fiber and dried cow dung. The decomposed coconut fibre, available as cakes, has a good water retention capacity and is a good fertilizer. All the ingredients are available in the nearest garden shop.

Pani koorkka – Plectranthus amboinicus Panikoorka is a hassle free plant. It is apt for fever, colds and cough. You can boil the leaf in water and drink or add this to your hot bathing water.

Adalodakam – Justicia adhatoda Adalodakam grows anywhere. It is good for coughs. Steam the leaves and squeeze the juice out. Add equal amount of honey and consume.

Kiriyath – Andrographis paniculata Kiriyath requires plenty of sunlight to grow. It is good for kidney, fever, urinary issues and diabetes. Boil the fruit in water and drink. Be warned that it is rather bitter.

Ginger - Zingiber officinale Ginger will grow in any condition. It is good for stomach issues, gas, chest congestion and throat issues. Crush the root, squeeze the juice and leave to sediment.

Brahmi – Bacopa monnieri Brahmi will grow well in sunlight and requires up to one and half inches of water in the mud.

Ideal time is to pluck the leaf at 3am, squeeze the juice and drink. You can chew it too.

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an spends half his health on amassing wealth and then spends half the amassed wealth on regaining his health. The irony of it is not lost on Prasad Pallat, a naturalist and native-landscape consultant for high end resorts and institutions. He has also written and researched for organizations such as the Nagarjuna Group.

Turmeric – Curcuma longa

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