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Celebrating the spirit of love As the year’s most romantic day is right around the corner, it’s time to talk about love and celebrations and make it special in many ways for your significant other and show how much you adore them. And while you gear up for the celebrations, soak up in the history of Valentine’s Day to know how the day became so popular and what made heart-shaped cakes, chocolates, and red roses so significant on this occasion. We intend to make the day all the more special for you by bringing some best style ideas from our fashion columnist. So whether you are going out for dinner with your special someone or planning a romantic getaway in one of the luxury resorts in town, these trendy ideas will steal hearts, and set the mood too. This week we go on a trail of Count Dracula also know as Bran Castle. If this sounds scary, then fling your fears and plan a trip to Romania. Amidst highlands, monasteries, and breathtaking landscape lies some interesting history of Dracula and the related myths too. Dracula country beckons. In the coming weeks do keep your eyes on this magazine and give us your feedback on our revamped look. We have more in store. — Swati Dasgupta
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As February 14 hurtles ever closer on our calendars, it’s not unsurprising to see mark-ups on anything and everything that would even remotely count as gift for our significant others...
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arketers, clever individuals that they are, always target anything with a shade of pink first. But Valentine’s Day wasn’t meant to be this way. There is – to quote John Dorian from ‘Scrubs’ – an inner monologue running through our head around this time of year. To buy, or not to buy, that is the question. The origins of the name ‘Valentine’s Day’ can be traced to that exotic, lovey-dovey land sometimes known as France. The French call it Le Jour de St Valentin, or the day of Saint Valentine, a 3rd century Roman saint who actually died on the 14th of
February in 269 AD, having been associated with the traditions of courtly love among Italy’s wealthy elite, one that emphasised nobility and chivalry. These have been handed down to us in the form of bold, brave knights and their fearless steeds galloping to the ends of the earth to fight evil monsters and take from them the rose (or shiny, blingy thing) they so jealously guard. That’s because the woman they love covets it (how they knew of it before the time of well-researched encyclopaedias and the magic of Google, or why said monster would spend all his life guarding such a bauble is beyond us) and he must find it to win favour with her.
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There are, though, conflicting accounts of Valentine’s – or to use his Roman name St. Valentinus’ – claim to fame. Some account say he defied an order by Roman Emperor Claudius, who decreed that all unmarried men would face conscription, and secretly married couples who were in love, while others say that his unconditional love for those around him was so strong that he was able to restore the sight of the daughter of the judge who’d sent him to prison in the first place. So moved by his actions was the judge, that he set free not just Valentinus, but all those he’d incarcerated. Love, as it turned out, was the answer. Or nearly always anyway. Valentinus is always pitted against Claudius, who’s portrayed as an evil tyrant focused solely on his own needs, and extending the borders of the Roman Empire to fuel his own ego. It is, allegorically speaking, a battle of the selfless against the selfish. Most narratives see him earn his freedom by performing a selfless act of love, with another example of this involving Valentinus healing the blind daughter of his jailer through prayer. Although he was ultimately executed, he left her a note that was signed ‘your Valentine’. To many of us, Valentine’s Day is either a chance for us to make our special someones either glad or giggly, but strip away the heart-shaped branding and pinkish hue this holiday has taken, and one would realise that the twisty-turny path between what February 14th is and was are two very different things. As with most journeys in life, it wasn’t the destination that mattered, but the journey, one that was meant to act as a test of character, determination and willpower. One that taught us that though love did conquer all, it was one that had to be earned through selflessness and dedication. The story of St Valentine and this modern day urge many of us seem to possess reminded me of an episode from the hilarious TV series ‘The Middle’. One episode in this hilarious series revolved around Valentines’ Day – dad Mike Heck (played
by the brilliant Neil Flynn, best known as the Janitor from ‘Scrubs’) is not one for emotional displays of affection, so when February 14th rolls around, he takes wife Frankie (the excellent Patricia Heaton, who played the long-suffering Debra Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond) to a local restaurant with a couple of other families to celebrate the occasion. While Mike is making a meal out of his meal, Frankie’s attention seems to centre around the nice flower lady, who’s selling long-stemmed roses at 10 dollars a pop. She’s sold flowers to every couple she’s visited, and squeals of delight are heard on either side of Mike and Frankie, as both sets of husbands eagerly fork over the cash in exchange for the red rose, and given the spirit of the occasion and that look of expectation in her eyes, you’d expect Mrs Heck would be chirping in glee. Mr Heck, though, shoos away the flower lady and her wicker basket. Cue stunned silence and bewilderment at the table, with an oblivious Mike continuing to savour his meal. The moment they cross the threshold of their own home, though, Frankie peppers Mike with questions more liberally than he did his steak, all of which revolve around why he didn’t get her a flower. Mike – ever a man of his own principles – says he doesn’t see the big deal in buying his wife overpriced flowers and candy on a day which was created by corporate interests to market love. So the next time you’re out there, your eyes unable to bear the metaphorical brilliance of a diamond necklace in its satin throne, staring at you from the shop window, or are wondering whether Summer Breeze smells nicer than Ocean Calm, and as you wonder whether the pretty penny you’ll inevitably fork over for it is worth it, it’s market forces and societal pressure you’d want to curse. Not Saint Valentine, whose good name seems to have now been sullied by corporate speak. Turns out he was a pretty stand-up guy. — gautam@timesofoman.com
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Feast on a Special Valentine’s Day Menu It is said that “the best way to someone’s heart is through their stomach”. There hasn’t been a phrase this relatable in a long time, especially during Valentine’s Day. Between unwrapping gifts and planning a getaway lies dining — a session that sparks the much wanted conversation and ends with memorable moments that you will cherish for years to come. Here’s a quick round up of the best places to give your beloved a sweet and filling surprise that serves all the palates. COMPILED BY SALEM AFIFI & SHRUTHI NAIR
DINE UNDER THE STARS Enjoy a private dining session in the North at Atana Musandam where wood smoked salmon and seafood risotto, among other things, will be served in an ambience to remember. The offer runs from February 14 till 17. Atana Musandam, Musandam +968 2679 0888 CELEBRATE AT ASADO Treat your love with meaty cuts and fresh-out-the-water seafood in a special 7-course set menu, serving a tonne of mouthwatering dishes whilst enjoying live entertainment and live music all evening long. The dinner starts from 7pm till 11pm. Sheraton Oman Hotel, Ruwi +968 2237 7777 TREAT AT TEATRO Take your Valentine to the newly opened Teatro Restaurant to enjoy a delectable 3-course menu in a grand, theatrical and electric atmosphere. The interior will add sparkles to your special day, as will their crafted dishes, guaranteed. The dinner starts 6.30pm onwards. Sundus Rotana Muscat, Airport Heights +968 2451 1800 TASTE OF INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS Treat yourself with an extensive spread full of international flavours set to entertain your tastebuds. Come with a loved one and have yourselves a blast. Musandam Cafe and Terrace Restaurant, InterContinental Muscat, Qurum +968 2468 0000 HAVE IT OUTDOORS Care for an outdoor romantic dinner with views of beautiful Oman? Well, Muscat Hills Resort got you covered. You’ll get to fill your stomach with delectable Mediterranean-style set menu, and sip on a bottle of a selected bubbly drink. Dining kicksoff at 6pm till 10pm. Muscat Hills Resort +968 2485 3000
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PERFECT GETAWAYS IT IS THAT TIME of the year when all those who are single look for excuses to sit at home and stay away from all the mush and cheese around. And all those who have managed to find their other halves want to go around celebrating. If surprises, gifts, chocolates, candle-lit dinners, and an escape from everything and everyone else is what you are looking for then checkout these special Valentine’s Day offers, where you can get lost for a whole day with the one person who means the world to you. Valentine’s Day on a Dhow Spend this Valentine’s Day in an Omani way. Enjoy a romantic buffet dinner, full day dhow cruise, 30 minutes neck and shoulder massage per stay for the couple. Check in at 1200hours and check-out at 1400 hours. Atana Musandam +968 26 73 0888 Surprises Galore Surprise your partner this Valentine’s Day with a pleasant staycation at Sundus Rotana. Stay in their spacious rooms, enjoy specially crafted 3 course menu in Teatro restaurant, and wake up to a delicious breakfast in bed the next day. Sundus Rotana +968 24 511 800 Special Day with that Special Someone Spend a special day with your special someone in a deluxe room with Valentine’s amenities, breakfast and dinner, 25% discount on all treatments at Zayna Spa. Millennium Resort Mussanah +968 26 87 1555 Love in Fresh Mountain Air The awe-inspiring surroundings of Alila Jabal Akhdar set the most wonderful stage for a celebration. Spend the special day in a room overlooking the mountainswith breakfast and dinner at Juniper restaurant and enjoy in-house activities like stargazing, movies under the stars, and more. Alila Jabal Akhdar +968 2534 4200
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Get Gorgeous Love is in the air. And dressing up for Valentine’s Day means playing with primarily three colours – red, pink, and white. The trick is how to not look like a candy stick while sporting these colours. Here are few suggestions to get you from day to night, utmost fashionably. STORY ANTARA BOSE
BREAKFAST There’s nothing like starting a special day with a hearty meal. Mornings demand lighter shades but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress for the occasion. Option 1: If it’s a grand breakfast, go for a white, lace, knee-length dress, and couple it with a pastel pink shrug. Throw in some bolder colours and match your dress with a pair of shoes and a dainty purse in a shade darker than the shrug. Option 2: Want something more casual? Or maybe you really need your morning coffee before you can let the fashionable side kick in, we understand. For a more laidback look, throw on a pair of white jeans that are cropped at the ankle with a flirty top in pink or magenta. It will ensure you are still wearing the celebratory colours but will maintain a more casual feel to the attire. Skip the heels for the morning and go for tie-ups with your dress or a pair of fancy flats with jeans. If you don’t think little hearts are cheesy, you can always have subtly printed hearts on your dress or top and even pair it with some chunky heart-shaped accessories. LUNCH If you’ve reserved the night for your partner, show some love to your girlfriends and plan a fancy lunch with your favourite people. Pinks are the perfect alternative for red on Valentine’s (so you can reserve the red for the night). Option 1: A flowery-printed dress with a red or dark pink coat works great for winter afternoons. Of course, you can always drop the coat and use it as an accessory with your bag if it gets a little warm. If your dress is a V-neck you can wear a chain with a large heart pendant that falls just above the ‘V’ of the neck. It’s a classic. Option 2: Afternoons and palazzos work great together. It’s flowy, flirty, and feminine. Go for a deep red palazzo in a medium to heavy fabric and pair it with a printed chiffon or faux silk top which has colour elements that match the palazzo. If you’re wearing a round or boat neck, go for long beaded necklaces that graze your belly button. Heels look great with both the attires. But make sure you pick a colour that doesn’t contrast with the prints of your outfit. Our best bet would be to keep it to a darker shade.
DINNER Reserving the last dress for someone special? You can go all out for Valentine’s dinner and you don’t need to worry about looking overdressed. We believe there are two types of people. There’s one set who think red is the way to go and others who’d like to still keep the spirit of Valentine’s but without looking like the traditional ‘lady in red’. We’ve considered both the alternatives. Option 1: The first one definitely is dedicated to the ‘lady in red’. But let’s not go all out and coat ourselves completely in one color. A strappy red long evening gown or a short lace dress with black stilettos is a classic. Don’t go for red heels with the red dress – that’s overdoing it. Pair it with a simple gold or silver chain and matching earrings. Option 2: Swap the red dress with a skimpy black jumpsuit. Introduce the element of red in bits and pieces. Red heels, a red blazer (it does get a little cold at night) and a pair of statement earrings of the same colour will give you the necessary dash of red. And yes, don’t forget the red lipstick. —HiWeekend@timesofoman.com
Antara Bose is a model turned fashion and beauty consultant. A popular blogger, anchor, and voice over artist, she maintains a deep connection with the local fashion industry and is passionate about discovering and celebrating aspiring talent as well as promoting animal rights. For fashion updates with a side of humour and sarcasm follow Antara on instagram @antarabose and on Facebook (Antara Bose)
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omania as a country had been in the core of both the World Wars. In the first edition, it went through a crisis as large parts of it were taken up, by the then Soviet Union. But during WW2, under Ion Antonescu it sided with the Axis Powers, participated in the war against USSR, and reclaimed what they had lost to them. But as the war progressed, and the balance shifted in favour of the Allies, King Michael I, usurped power, removed Antonescu, and sided with the Allies and fought against the Wehrmacht alongside the Red Army. But let’s get over the Dracula bit first. Poenari Castle – An enriching day tour from Bucharest Perched high on a hill a 13th century mortar fortress with majestic views, a couple of hours drive from Bucharest stands this fortress. Vlad III Dracula, (also known as Vlad Tepes) son of Vlad Dracul perceiving the position of the fortress of being of vantage location, made it his permanent base. Bram Stoker had been inspired by the name to give his novel the title. But with not much archives, there has been a merry amalgamation of history, legend truth, and fiction. The castle or the fortress is an architectural beauty of its times, and a must visit, to understand the history of Romania. Bran Castle – On the way to Brasov It is ironical that Bram Stoker never visited Romania, but based his character on history, myth and whatever description was available to him back in England. It is alleged that he had used the illustration of the Bran Castle, in a book by Charles Boner. The Dracula myth he had then painstakingly built with prevailing folklore. But any serious reader of Dracula would immediately differentiate between the character of Bram Stoker, and the actual reality of the castle. Dracula existed in his fertile imagination, which was given a shape and definition by his writing skills. The Bran Castle is well known across the entire Transylvanian region and beyond and a national monument of Romania. Unfortunately the castle itself is not spectacular, and possibly overrated, but still it has its own historical importance as a point of defence of the royalty and the kingdom. It has an impressive cobblestone pathway that leads to the many steps one must overcome to reach a castle which is rather cosy, contrary to what other castles are. It is well preserved and period furniture, medieval arms, and interesting arts and history is on display. An entire room is dedicated to Dracula, with scenes of the movies made, book excerpts, even copies of the books, and pictures of the actors who portrayed the role across years. Guides even are at hand to explain the Dracula legend and some medieval beliefs of black magic and occult. Of course all around the castle there exists an entire souvenir market in rather stretched proportions, where Dracula as merchandise rules supreme.
Brasov – A gem in Romania A short 2 hours’ drive from Bucharest brings one to the Brasov, the Pearl of the Carpathian. But it would be a pity, if one did not stop en-route at the Peles Castle nestled at the foot of the Besugi Mountains, close to the town of Sinaia. It draws its name from the Peles creek, which flows right through the courtyard. The summer residence of the Royal family, and now the most visited museum in Romania, it is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, and was commissioned by King Carol 1. The first European castle to be to lit entirely by electrical current, its 150 plus odd rooms are adorned with the best, that time then, had to offer. Thousands of European and Oriental artefacts adorn the armouries. The furniture in the music room was carved of teak, and presented to King Carol 1, by the Maharaja of Kapurtala in India. Apart that, European art, Murano crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows, decorative frescos by renowned Austrian artists, handmade silk embroideries add to the grandeur of the palace. An interesting trivia is that the first movie projector in Romania happened in the Theatre room of the castle way back in 1906. Brasov (pronounced BRA-SHOV)a 13th century medieval city, previously known as Kronstadt. It later developed into a trade cross road between the Orient and the Occident. The first thing that strikes one, as Brasov approaches, is the a huge Hollywood style signboard pretty high on the hills, outlining the name of the town strategically structured, so that one can have photo opportunities from below. Brasov is a quaint town with medieval gateways and arches, dotted with churches, pastel shaded cobblestone pedestrian walkways, and a famous black church. Of course Soviet type huge concrete buildings, jostle with Gothic spheres, with all converging to their main square, Piata Sfatului.
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Popular folklore states, that Pied Piper re-emerged in Brasov. It boasts of Strada Sforii,— Rope Street which is a 4 feet wide street, the second narrowest road in Europe. A couple of days are required to soak in Brasov and walk about the town. The love becomes infectious. Brasov acts also as a base for innumerable hikes, or trekking in the Piatra Craiului National park or even skiing in Poiana Brasov. Bucharest The capital of the country, not exactly a charming idyllic city, but an exciting place to spend a couple of days. It follows a pattern like most East European cities. Unmistakable shades of Soviet influence, along with ancient buildings and medieval constructions, communal parks, art galleries, chaotic traffic, monumentally ugly communist architecture. The beauty of old Bucharest was marred by Nicolae Ceauşescu’s redevelopment program the ‘80s, where large portions of the historic places of interest along with monasteries and churches were demolished to give way to a concrete jungle. A monstrous new palace was made for Nicolae, which has been re christened as the Palace of the parliament, which has evolved as the main tourist attraction in the city. The colossal Palace of Parliament known as Palatul Parlamentului, is supposedly the second largest administrative building in the world. (after the Pentagon in US) It was a flagship construction of the last dictator that Romania had witnessed, who made the building his crown jewel. To house the offices of the Communist party, high functionaries, and the main ministries. With twelve storeys, four underground levels, a nuclear bunker included, 1100 odd rooms and an unending lobby. Close to 5000 chandeliers light up the palace, which is exquisitely decorated with marble with gold inlays. Entry is restricted and official tours only walk around a dozen or so of the main halls. Of them one is the Unification Hall known as Sara Unirii, with its glass ceiling and stained windows. So dazzling was it that in 1996, the Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, chose it to get married. The tour ends with the Alexandru Ioan Cuza room, the balcony of which offers spectacular views of the capital. Of course there are quite a few other museums and places of historical interest that dot the city and can be well covered within a day and half. But one should not miss the Piaţa Revoluţiei known as the Square of Revolution. It was an oddly shaped square to design a protective circumference around the Royal Palace, in case of a Revolution. But in 1989, Nicolae Ceauşescu along with his wife Elena were forced to flee, when the swirling crowds attacked the building which housed the Headquarters of the Communist Party. Bucharest has an active nightlife, with top grade restaurants, catering to all tastes. Snagov This is for hard core tennis aficionados. Snagov a small little town ubiquitous and non-descript. At 20 miles from Bucharest, it has a beautiful lake and a small monastery. The difficulty in accessing it, did not stop the world press to congregate at theCãldãşani Monastery in 1980, for media coverage of the marriage of Bjorn Borg to Maria Simionescu. So, unless one is an adventure sports enthusiast, a week long Romanian holiday would be enough to satisfy the soul and the senses. —HiWeekend@timesofoman.com
Indranil Chowdhuri is based in Oman and an avid traveller who has completed foot printing in more than 100 countries.
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Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor
Cast: Jason Momoa, Zahn McClarnon and Garret Dillahunt
Biography on Tamil Nadu activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, whose mission was to provide sanitary napkin’s to poor women of rural areas who did not have access to safe hygenic products.
The film follows a group of drug runners who plants heroin in a secluded cabin in the mountains. Joe (Jason Momoa) must do everything in his power to protect and fight for the lives of his family.
What happens when a mentor and former protege get caught in a game of cat and mouse.
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Following the deaths of her husband and child, she threw herself into the 24/7 construction of an enormous 160-plusroom mansion complete with staircases that lead nowhere.
Condorito embarks in a hilarious adventure to save the planet and his loved ones from an evil alien.
formers: Age of Extinction”). Paul-Mikél Williams plays the younger Anthony, Bryce Gheisar plays the younger Alek, and William Jennings plays the younger Spencer. Eastwood (“Sully,” “American Sniper”) directs from a screenplay by Dorothy Blyskal, based on the book by Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Jeffrey E. Stern. Eastwood also produces the film, along with Tim Moore, Kristina Rivera and Jessica Meier. The film’s executive producer is Bruce Berman. Behind the scenes, the creative team includes frequent collaborators Tom Stern, who served as cinematographer on 13 of Eastwood’s previous films, and Deborah Hopper, who has served as Eastwood’s costume designer on 17 prior films; editor Blu Murray, who most recently cut “Sully,” and that film’s composer, Christian Jacob. Veteran art director Kevin Ishioka, whose work can be seen in “Sully” and in “Dunkirk,” serves as production designer. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Malpaso production, “The 15:17 to Paris.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. Running at: Vox Oman, City Cinemas
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EARLY MAN Cast: Maisie Williams, Tom Hiddleston and Eddie Redmayne
BLACK PANTHER Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o
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Republic Day celebrations at Indian School Wadi Kabir.
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