Hyd Baatan June 2013 by HydbaatanMag

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04 The Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Champions: SRH 08 The Magnificent Chowmahalla Palace 26 Cover Story-Na Current Na paani 36 Nail Art Alert 40 The Art of taking lite 52 Cinema Watch:June 60 Fashion Essentials for 2013

68 Champions Trophy,sans the champs 74 Photo Chronicles-Syed Salman Habeeb

LETTER FROM

E D I TO R

After the overwhelming response to our first issue, We now present our most humble second edition. Interestingly this magazine was supposed to ignite the lost charms of the city, which we were successful in doing so through our humorous and informative articles which struck a chord instantly with our hyderabadi crowd. In this issue We intend to keep it that way. Revisitng one of our very own Apna Chowmohalla Palace,for Most people who’ve visited the city havent been to this magnificent palace,Baigan, Chowmohalla nai dekhe ??? Main dikhatu thero !, Garmiyaan sar pe chard k naak mei dum kardie..dhoop laggai, paani pilao...The heat wave that has swept this city is at glance. Light aur paani do celebrity bangae apne City k...jise hasil karna mushkil hi nahi namumkin hai...!We see how water and electricty have become an issue and we see what threatens the normal life of a hyderabadi this summer. If your a blissful spec or a nerveous wreck Learn how be talk the Hyderabad talk and walk the hyderabadi walk”The guide to being laid back”. Apna culture apna hota aur apne log apne..!!!yahi khasiyat hai apne Pyaare hyderabad ki....and we promise to bring you more of apna hyderabad in the coming issues also.If you have something interesting to share with us get featured in our magazine..send us your pictures,articles to hydbatanmag@gmail.com Jab tak bhailogs & behen logs “Hyderabadi Baatan Aisich Bolte Maki Kir Kiri”.

Hyder Abadi Editor in Chief

THE

PAGE KE PATHEY

PEOPLE’S

Champions: sunrisers hyderabad - Nomaan Jawed

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Every year a 7-weeks cricketing extravaganza called the IPL; short for Indian Premier League is held in India which by virtue of its ensemble of cricketing superheroes leaves an indelible mark on the cricket crazy nation’s minds.

and the latest Indian batting sensation Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the order and Cameron White, the skipper and a vital cog in the middle order, the rest of the middle order comprised of Biplab Samantray and Hanuma Vihari.

In its 6th year now, it captivated the entire nation in its frenzy but one team which managed to capture everybody’s attention above all else was the Sunrisers Hyderabad.A new franchise under the tutelage of media baron and industrialist Mr. Kalanithi Maran, owner of Sun Network, shone like no other team this season. The transfer of ownership from Deccan Chronicle worked wonders for the new franchise as they not only won consistently, they were consistently in the top 4 all season.

Lankan Thishara Pereira and St. Lucian Darren Sammy filled the all-rounders slot to the T. Who could forget Darren Sammy’s brilliant all round abilities and his pacifier dance dedicated to his new born daughter.The local flavour in the form of a quartet comprised of Akshat Reddy, Ashish Reddy, Hanuma Vihari and Prashant Padmanabhan who rose up to the ocassion whenever required.

While T20 regarded as a batsman’s game, the Hyderabadi Risers showed the batsmen their place and commanded the respect they deserved on and off the field. While the batting worked in fits and starts, the bowlers including the Protean import Dale Steyn along with Ishant Sharma formed a lethal bowling pair, the spin department not to be left behind had the guile and experience of Amit Mishra and shrewdness in the form of Karan Sharma.The batting though good wasnt formidable enough to intimidate the opposition with . The likes of seasoned campaigner Parthiv Patel

A special mention of the great Waqar Younis who made the amazing turnaround possible and the head coach Tom Moody under whose wardship the risers rose up.A team devoid of any cricketing superstars bringing down the high and mighty of International Cricket, a team lording over batsmen in a batsman’s game is stuff what dreams are made of. We give an ode to the team which defied predictions and turned cricket pundits wrong. To quote Simon Helmot “Thanks Sunrisers for rewarding IPL-6” and as the name suggests ‘A new sun has risen’. See you Sunrisers Hyderabad in April 2014.

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As A Tribute To Apni Hyderabadi Team We Showcase Some Of The Comments/Posts From Our Very Own Fb Page: single n o d n ’t depe st one We don don’t win if ju our e in . We player. ays .. Everyon some e pl ntribut what I player o c o t eeds at is team n atch. And th am team. s i h to win t n love i ha Kolluru s Srihar

on the IPL. Sun Mumbai Indians w e n the hearts of th o w ad b ra e yd H risers Sammy’s dance, . L IP g in ch at w s million ling, the Mishra Steyn’s fierce bow and uwedaar Dhawan h D e th , ss e n ad M connected to the rs ye la p r e th o e all th u weren’t supyo if n ve e d an , le peop you were wishn w o d p e e d , H R porting S sn’t lose either. ing that SRH doe Amz Cullen

d rise h p r u a s d “Wit n e n e .” ve b eams a hearts a h t l sers all the n stea eni i r n a Su ge to ou c p Boye y a , k s ta pac l heart Pra e ste

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, ya gaya a b a d hum ko udkar diya, e s h a Har jag is team ko dh buland, ka ne Har ek hausla tha un azaron k i h phir bh hi jeet gaye rb haar ka dil... cks SRH roJunaidy Yahiya

baat haar jeet ki nai hai... magar hum jab bhi maidaan mein utre ache achon ku buri buri jagah se paseene choortgaye.. waise bhi apan jeetjana badi baat nai thi.. magar paise leke haarne walon ke sath hyderabadiyan nai khelte... Saad Khan

Sun rise rs o truly me f Hyderabad w as smerizin g throug out this se htaincy o ries under the c f ku apteam did mar sangakara th s their is a urprisingly well e so sa time the ying “if its not t his ir will be always n time” in ext shahAlla h n e x t IPL cup will be o time urs Imran K han

derdogs win? Why is there un g hin tc wa e lov le op pe Why do ams like SRH win? Its the te en wh e fac â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ne yo er ev a smile on s and ider ourselves the underdog beauty of life where we cons s in r ourselves. We see ourselve ee ch we as t jus am te e th r chee d e of that feeling. We jumpe m ito ep an en be s ha H SR . that team when they lost and at the ed wn fro we n, wo ey th en with joy wh their fighting everybody still had end when they went down d more nched above our weight an pu we e us ca be h hig ld he s head hearts and smiles!! importantly stole millions of Stephen Kiran

e TEAM wher l a e r e h .T .. SRH.. uted to the ib r t n o c r e y . every pla r the other... o y a w e n o success in were lookd n a m a e t e played like a match as th y r e v e in e is se ing to r . Aaaraaam .. .. .. s t s e g g n name su erabadi dilo d y h e s n a a .... aaaye sha gaye phatte le e k t e je ko nasi Vishal Vara

Weakest team they said,worst jersey they said..still will qualify for playoffs they never said.. Anil Kumar

g bowlin . . i h t t aas baa ya.. batting h k k e n ei eta SRH m ent match je ha magar it m depart onfidence na arosa tha h mein c pakka b aj kay final n i e m a g MI bowllin anay ka.. aur ein aai m t e m e j a match tegy ka a r t s h c oi stay adi mein w kay wa Hyderab zeez A d i v Na

Mumbai won tr ophy n sunrisers won d hearts Muhammad H ameed

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The Magnificent

Chowmahalla Palace -Yamani Bin Zubair

Chowmahalla Palace, also called as Chowmohallat Palace (4 places), was a palace belonging to the Nizams of Hyderabad and the center of Asaf Jahi dynasty . This was also the official residence of the Nizam. Chowmahalla Palace acquires its name from the persian and arabic root words Chahar & Mahalat. Chahar means four and Mahalat (plural of Mahal) means palaces. The name itself means that this royal palace signifies four palaces or Chowmahallat. From the accession of the Nizams to the Governor General receptions, all ceremonial functions were hosted in Chowmohalla Palace.

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Photo Courtesy: Nadir Narayan

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Photo Courtesy: Nadir Narayan

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The constrution was initiated by Salabat Jung in the year 1959. It was completed during the Afzal ad-Dawlah period during the reign of Asaf Jah V. The Nizam ensured the completed on this palace between 1857 and 1869. Believed to bemodeled on the palace of The Shah of Iran, the palace oozes style and elegance. Till today, the magnificient palace stands as an epitome of architectural elegance and influence. The Palace consists of two magnificent courtyards-the northern and southern courtyard. It also claims of the grand Khilwat (the Durban Hall) gardens, equipped with beautiful fountains. Originally covering 45 acres (180,000 m2) of land, only 14 acres (57,000 m2) remain today.

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The Southern courtyard signifies European neo-classical architecture style. This is the oldest part of the palace. It consists of four beautiful palaces, Afzal Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, Tahniyat Mahal and Aftab Mahal. Of all the palaces, Afzal Mahal exudes the royal splendor of the Nizams of Hyderabad. A two storeyed building with a European facade of Corinthian columns,it is also called as the crown of Chowmahalla palace. The royal guests of the Nizams were treated at the Afzal Mahal.

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HyderabadiBAATAN | June 2013 15 Photo Courtesy: Andy Watson-Smith

The Northern courtyard has been restored for the public to view. The Bara Imam - a long corridor of rooms on the east side- housed the administrative wing of the Nizams. Shishe-Alat (literally the mirror image) was once used as guest room for officials accompanying visiting dignitaries. The Clock Tower houses the Khliwat Clock which was installed when the palace was built. The clock has been ticking away ever since. The Council Hall was often the home to official meetings between the Nizam and important officials and dignitaries. It houses a rare collection of priceless books and manuscripts. Roshan Bangla was named after the Roshan Begum, the mother of the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad. This exquisite part of the northern courtyard was also home to the sixth Nizam.

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Photo Courtesy: Hamza Hydri 18

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Khilwat Mubarak (The Grand Durban Hall), the piĂ¨ce de rĂŠsistance, is believed to be the heart of Chowmahalla Palace. This is the seat of the Asif Jahi Dynasty. The construction was influenced by Mughal architecture, signified by the domes and arches. Its ornate stucco work is believed to be influenced by Persian architecture. This grand pillared Durban Hall has a pure marble floor which hosts the Royal seat, fondly known as Takht-eNishan.

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Princess Esra has spearheaded the restoration initiative to restore glamour and splendor to the halls of Chowmahalla Palace. Currently, it is one of the most sought out venues for select individuals and corporates for hosting their dinners, receptions and cultural evenings. Chowmahalla is a venue thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clearly a symbol of exclusivity, and offers an exquisite experience guests will never forget.

Photo Courtesy: Rajesh 20

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Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun HyderabadiBAATAN | June 2013 Kandukuru 22

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Nawabi Study Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru 24

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Mini Darbar Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru HyderabadiBAATAN | June 2013

COVERSTORY

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NA CURRENT NA PAANI! “ Aaj mere paas Ghar hai, EMI pe khareedi hui Gaadi hai, Credit card pe khareeda hua Note 2 hai, tere paas kya hai ??? Mere paas light aur paani hai “ So filmy its actually ironic to current situation hyderabad is facing. “ Arrey chalagai phire se “ a normal reaction this summer to erratic powercuts that add to people’s misery. “ Kab aati light ? “ Clueless people keep swinging their newspapers for an hour or two before “Electricity” is bestowed upon us. Life during summers in hyderabad gets frustrating, People passing out due to heat, most men forced to roam around in boxer shots, unpredictable powercuts as well as their bills. You can go to a xerox shop, to get wheat grinded or to your fav local internet cafe. your slammed with a standard statement across all verticals, “ Bhai abhi light nai hai, ek ghante ke baad aao”. We need to be well equipped this summer when temperatures soar high.

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Just when you’re pissed off enough when it comes to electricity, water shortage poses a bigger threat. Your half way through your shower and the water goes out, you go “Mummy!!!!!!, paani nai aara“. To your surprise the last bucket of water you finished was all you had to use for the rest of the day. Even if you have a borewell, even borewell requires electricity, to your fancy it isnt there. The moment electricity is back, life resumes. Kapde dhone se leke, cooler chalane tak, sab kaam chalu hojate. Basic necessities control the basics of our lives, be it hyderabad or any other place in the world.

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Take Precautions when you are out. The heat is unbareable so is the sunlight outside, Dont step out in the sun without an umbrella/ hat, Nai tho log bolinge....Kya hua ustaad dhoop laggai jaisa dikhra.

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Office-Office Bachelors always have to option to go to work on weekends, most offices are open on weekends and bachelors who stay away from family can just report to work. The outcome, Boss hota impress, Phugat ka AC, Phugat ki chai/coffee.

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Go to a Mall,To forget it All! Malls today are well equipped with central ACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which run on a 12 Hrs basis. Spending time at a MALL gives you two things : Free ka timepass aur free ka A.C. Phugat ki chai/coffee.

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Inverter Lelo meri Bhai! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dus rupiye badhke kharcha hote, lekin 2 fans tho chalteâ&#x20AC;?, An inverter is a safe bet when it comes to erratic powercuts, The inverter will help you run 2 fans and 2 lights. It would require you to shell some extra bucks off your wallet but would be a sound investment.

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ONE WORD:SWIMMING Many resorts have swimming pools and cater to different audience during summer, Ocean Park, Mount Opera, jal vihar have multiple swimming pools. Take a one way ticket to Watery Lala-land.

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Harvest Rain Water â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haan,Sahi pade Appâ&#x20AC;?.This rainy season we urge you to harvest rainwater to bring the ground water levels to normal.Toda Kam hai lekin It will help us Alot.

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STYLE

Nail Art Alert!

DO IT YOURSELF by Disha Bhandari

Have you ever looked at beautiful nail arts and wondered if you could get them too? Are you one of those people who would not want to spend your pocket money on your nails? If you have answered yes to the above questions then this article is certainly for you. These days, looking fashionable is no longer confined to the fashion industry or the elite class. Earlier, women sparingly used makeup. Makeup was done only on occasions like weddings or big ceremonies. Now, the trend has changed. Women of all age groups want to look pretty and believe in being fashionable. Over the last couple of decades, women have become more aware of their femininity and take measures to look adorable. Nail art is in vogue these days. From celebrities to college girls everyone is flaunting it these days. Nail art has grown from a simple French manicure to trendy and peppy designs. We will show you simple nail art methods which can be easily done at home and would make your nails look beautiful. HyderabadiBAATAN | June 2013

STYLE

FLOWER NAIL ART: You Will Need: A toothpick, a bobby pin, two nail polish colors of your choice, top coat. How To Do: • Using the head of the bobby pin place a dot of nail polish • Now place the pointed side of the toothpick in the centre of the dot and pull it towards what will be the centre of your flower. • Repeat this for five petals. • Once this is done, use the second color to place a dot in the centre of the flower. • Wait till the paint is dry and then apply the top coat for proper finishing.

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GEOMETRIC DESIGN NAIL ART: You Will Need: Cellotape, Zig-zag scissors, two nail polish colors of your choice, top coat. How To Do: • First coat your nail with one of the two colors. • Now cut the cellotape with the zig-zag scissors vertically and stick the cellotape on half of your nail. • Now, coat the uncovered part of the nail with the second color. • Wait until the paint is dry and then rip off the tape. • The last step is to apply the top coat for proper finishing. This is one little idea for geometric design nail art, you can use your imagination and use the tape for many more different designs and patterns. HyderabadiBAATAN | June 2013

CHABUTRA TALES

The hyderabadi guide to

being laidback Part One -Yamani Bin Zubair

By appearences all Hyderabadi’s including myself look very preoccupied with work, little do you know that we are currently multi-procrastinating, never concerened or not bothered. Wonder how can someone do all that, Lets take a poll to decide where you stand while dealing with day to day life. a) Perfectionist b) Overachiever c) Workaholic d) Worrier Whether you have chosen any of the above answers or not, you’ve probably envied people who cut through life like a sword, smoothly never bothered about what’s in store for them. Perhaps they might not be you ideal choice for motivation, they might not be the perfect example of accomplishment, but they do seem content. If you happen to be on the other side of the spectrum, always working your ass off, trying to find your place in life, never satisfied -- Here’s Hyderabad’s Guide on being laid back.

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Ek Time pe Ek kaam Most hyderabadi’s agree that when we plan our day ahead we mentally note the things we have to do, however we give our undivided attention to one task and end up getting stuck trying to complete it. If we have a list of things to buy and get home by 1 PM and we dont, chances are we got caught up with an old friend and decided to give up on the grocery list, altogether for the next 4 hrs. Finally we arrive at home for supper with a welcome of kings from our mothers - “Areeeeeeey, kothmir laane subha gaya tha, ab raat ku teri naak main daalon woh kothmir ka katta. “ SITUATIONAL RESPONSE : Lite Liyo.

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Bus EK IRANI CHAI! When hyderabadis have tea it gives them bigger wings than redbull, However when we have it with a couple of friends we end up paying for 12 cups of tea, 23 osmania biscuits, 10 samosas, 12 thumbs up. We might have started talking at 9 am and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be around till 4pm. We dont take breaks while doing our regular chores to grab a cup of tea, We take breaks from our tea sessions to do our regular chores. SITUATIONAL RESPONSE: Abhi Atun, Yainch Raho Hotal Pe.

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K a u n k a r t e y eh When we have high standards, they have their own place. But everything we do, we do it with planning. POORI PILANNING. which requires time and effort, even before the task is carried out. We never allow perfectionism to become the enemy of our potential. That’s why when hyderabadi’s do something, they do it at their own convenience, at their own time. Hum Aisich Hai, Pilan Karke Light Lelete. As hyderabad’s we calculate time independent of any event that happens in past,present or future. I say : I’ll be right there in 5 mins - Chances are I just woke up and wont show my face for atleast 2 hrs. SITUATIONAL RESPONSE: Kal Merku Rukaya Tha Ab Isku Rukatu

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EXAM KAB HAI? Exams are our favorite time of the year. We decide to do everything we planned throughout the year to do right before exams. Join a gym, watch pending movies...like err Mudder, play sports to relax your mind. SITUATIONAL RESPONSE: Hello, Mama Kal Kaunsa Exam

Sab maloom mereku! Every hyderabadi will not care untill you give them some attention, when asked every hyderabadi is a knowitall with experience in everything. SITUATIONAL RESPONSE: Merku Maloom, Merku Maloom, Merku Maloom.

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Abich Karru! This is the most endearing trait of every hyderabadi, Abich karru - this means that what you’ve asked me to do is put off indefinitely. SITUATIONAL RESPONSE: Karinge, Woh Konsa Sauda Nai Laaye Tho Duniya Khatam Hojari Whoever you are, whatever you do, If you approach life the hyderabadi way, you are bound to attain bliss. The bliss of “Taking Lite”.

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CINEMA WATCH Wondering what to watch this June movie season? Check out our picks for the most noteworthy of flicks coming to a theater near you. -Anish Subramanian

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Yeh DEKHO!

GHANCHAKKAR With a kind of plot which lends itself easily to hilarious shenanigans and enough name talent behind and in front of the camera, this should be a solid flick (but you never know in the fickle business of cinema). 54

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SHORTCUT ROMEO Susi Ganeshan has made this movie before and it turned out to be pretty decent. At the very least, this should be pretty good. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if it will cross the language threshold though.

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IDDARAMMAYILATHO Puri Jagannadh, Allu Arjun and two gorgeous leading ladies-you won’t care if the movie is any good or not, do you? Odds are you’ve already seen it by the time you’ve read this. Here’s hoping it is thoroughly entertaining.

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Yeh DEKHO!

PAISA Oddly enough, it shares a leading lady with Iddarammayilatho (no, I’m not her agent). Nani has been doing very well for himself and Krishna Vamsi’s 90’s heavy-handed style might hit home this time.

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Yeh DEKHO!

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

After a couple of missteps with Cars 2 and Brave, it would be great if Pixar could get back on the right track (although it certainly won’t equal the extraordinary run it made in the 2000’s). Monsters U does look promising though; hopefully it delivers on said promise.

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MAN OF STEEL Snyder just won the internet with that trailer, didn’t he? He did the same with that Sucker Punch trailer and look at what that led to. The movie does look absolutely gorgeous tough. Goyer’s take on the Supes mythology (fanboys, Nolan is producer in name only-he hired Snyder, that’s about it; he gets story credit because he was in the room when Goyer pitched his idea) sounds fascinating actually.All things considered, this might actually be really good.

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72013 S e v e n

Essentials

For

-Yamani Bin Zubair

Fashion goes through cycles; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a common phenomenon that is unlikely to see any halt. There exist a few finite cool styles of menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tops that can be universally safe from the fashion revision that the industry inevitably has every year (at most). So, go get yourself a look at a few of these cool styles and maybe even add one or two to your wardrobe.Here are Our picks for seven Fashion Essentials for 2013.

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1.THE BROWN SUIT: Leave the monochromes behind and blend in neutral hues with a brown suit. This pairing offers a refreshed look and are a critical mass hit. Bound to give you more attention than u can handle.

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2.STRIPES With Man of Steel round the corner all men seem to have given in to their fancy of looking built. But for those who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stepped in the gym this year, go for tees with bold stripes across the chest and shoulders. This creates the illusion of being broad and gives u a more confidant look.

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3.THE DEMIN SHIRT : This soft cotton fabric shirts are making a comeback

this

year.

From casuals to formals, its the quintessential guy styling up the business hours.

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4.CAMOUFLAGE Its

been

followed

meticulously and reprinted in different designs to celebrate this classic design. Camo has been seen making its mark in ties, pocket squares, blazers, shoes and bags and is a must have this season.

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5. DOUBLE BREASTED SUIT This

yesteryear

badboy has gone mainstream year.

this

Making

comeback

more slimmer avatar, slim lapels slim shoulders

and

promises to be a powerful suit when paired

with

the

right shirt and tie.

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6.THE MONKSTRAP SHOES Double

single,

Monkstraps are meant to be shown off. Pair them up with your slim cut suit and they can add a new dynamic to your look.

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7.POCKET SQUARES : Interestingly

the

most powerful accessory that is bound to make a huge difference this season. Polka dotted, plain or stripped these add elegance to any suit.

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CHAMPIONS TROPHY S A NS T H E C H A M P I ONS As the IPL extravaganza comes to an end, the focus now shifts to the international arena with the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England from the 6th of June. This tournament has receded in importance over the years and has lost many a follower. The advent of the twenty over format of the game has greatly contributed to the decline of fifty over format and Champions Trophy being more or less a smaller version of the World cup has lost its significance. The ICC has decided to put an end to this tournament in the future-this will be the final edition of the Champions Trophy. The teams fielded by various countries bear a depleted look, with some of the more established players missing in action. India is without Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan,etc. South Africa is without Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis. Similarly other nations have big players missing in action. From the point of view of the Indian team, we are looking at a transition period and the English conditions would provide a good test for the younger players to prove their mettle and cement their places in the Indian team. A good performance in these conditions can never go unnoticed. The likes of Amit Mishra and Irfan Pathan who will be making a comeback to the Indian team would be eager to seize the opportunity. With the conditions in England assisting swing bowling, Irfan Pathan could be the man to watch out for.

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The India-Pakistan clash is an enticing proposition;another chapter will be written in one of cricketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest rivalries. You can rest assured that people from either side of the border will be hooked to the television screen on the 15th of June, hoping for their team to emerge victorious.

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The spot fixing scandal has raised doubts and suspicions in the minds of people, but a few rotten eggs does not mean all eggs in the basket are spoilt. People with questionable morals and character exist everywhere. They need to be punished severely and dealt with an iron hand to preserve the credibility and integrity of the game. The Champions Trophy will unite the players who have been playing against each other in the IPL. They will shed their regional and franchisee colors and turn up together in blue. The fans who would have been in a dilemma whether to support Dhoni or Kohli or any of the other Indian stars in the IPL will now have the opportunity to cheer for all of them together, to cheer for our nation, India. Dhoni has been phenomenal as a captain and has every trophy in his cabinet except the Champions Trophy. With this being the final edition, this is his only opportunity to complete his trophy cabinet. Let us unite from the length and breadth of our country, from Jaipur to Chennai, from Mumbai to Kolkata and cheer the boys on. Bring that cup home.

Bleed Blue! -S.R Kaleem

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