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EDITOR'S NOTE
Stylish Summers!
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Over the last few weeks, there no escaping the summer. With the temperatures soaring and searing the environs it comes nothing less than a challenge for the fashionistas to keep up their stylish selves. But much like we do every month, iCraze is geared up with a style guide that will help you swag your way out the scorching heat in style. With summer now on in full throttle and set to bake us for the next couple of months we have the ideal wear for men and women decking up our pages. We know you will be attending a lot of weddings in the coming days. Ethnic wear and weddings go hand in hand. We have filled our pages with men formals from handpicked designers and a special coverage of Jaipur Couture Show with the stunning show stopper Urvashi Rautela, we present you a style guide of ethnic wear for women. Also read a cover interview with the very glamourous Urvashi, who is basking in the glory of her recent success ‘Sanam Re’. Also try to guess in which Honey Singh song you saw her last in! We are also presenting to you the best of spas from Goa, The Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Spa, a must-visit place as suggested by the iCraze review team, rejuvenates you for a relaxing holiday at your favourite destination. A beach vacation to Goa would be incomplete without a visit there. Second thing, that we all look for while on a travel is the food and being the foodies that we are, we went to The United Sports Bar and Grill, Mumbai, while on a visit to the city. An impeccable service with yummy snacks is what you need to make a Saturday night go live and we were offered exactly the same. Having guided you enough for the month to come I will leave you with the magazine. Discover a delightful summer and do tell us all that you tried through my suggests. Happy Summers!
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Un-Nostalgic by Caratlane
By Chandra Thapa
Un-Nostalgic by Caratlane brings together three diverse collections of gold jewellery, in terms of inspiration, aesthetics and story - Goldstruck, which brings geometric designs and playful brave new styles, Gold Crush that captures the raw texture of gold giving it the right level of edge, and Gold Lace that takes froufrou filigree to a gutsy style.
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Shield your skin from the sun Sundra Bains
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here are different kinds of skin problems that one can face in summers. With growing age problems arise more frequently and are also more visible. Skin discoloration, rash, burnt skin, pimples, freckles etc. are general problems associated with summers. * One should take care of the skin as soon as the problem is visible. * Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs will help to keep your skin and body healthy and hydrated in summers. Summer season is harsh on the skin and it requires some precautions and some effective water related counter measures to retain skin glow and lustre that are: * Drinking an abundance of water will help to detox skin and give you that much needed boost to eliminating the sugar, high calorie carbs iCraze | April 2016 | 26
and detox the body. * Refreshing drinks for summer to combat heat strokes. They play very important role to balance the temperature of the body. * Summer heat tends to dehydrate the body. This affects the skin tone and appearance. Therefore, adequate intake of nourishing liquids is a must. * Water expels body toxins through urine besides regulating other body functions. Fluids help maintain the body temperature, control Blood pressure and sugar levels etc. In fact, water solves many problems Here are some refreshing drinks for summers to combat heat strokes: * Boil 1 litre of water and add five bags of green tea and infuse them for 3/4 minutes.
Remove the tea bags, and pour the tea into a glass or a jar. Add the orange slices and fresh mint leaves. Close the jar and wait for the tea to cool. Once cooled, place the jar into the fridge. Drink a cup before each meal. * Green tea improves metabolism and supports fat absorption. A cup of green tea consumed daily can reduce the risk of many diseases including arthritis, diabetes, colds, flu and more. * Oranges are appreciated due to their nutritional and antioxidant properties. They are free of saturated fats and contain plenty of dietary fiber, especially important for those who wish to get rid of extra pounds. * All the ingredients below should be kept in boiled and cooled water for overnight. Try one every day you will get the best results. Ingredients: 1apple sliced, 1cinnamon sticks, 2/3whole cloves, small piece fresh grated ginger. Put all the ingredients together in jar and pour boiled cooled
water. Leave over night to get all the nutrients of the fruits. *Ingredients: Slices of grapefruit, 1orange, 1lemon, 1sprig fresh mint leaves. *Ingredients: cucumber slices, celery slices, fresh parsley. *Ingredients: Few fresh cut grapes, strawberries, fresh mint. *Ingredients: Fresh pomegranate, kiwi slices, mango slices. FACE MASK For face try these home remedies for attractive and flawless skin. Try the best remedy for all skin problems and be safe and these can give you perfect solutions for the discolouration. Below are some of the well researched home cures that can be used for the treatment. Procedure on a strict regimen to get excellent results in a couple of weeks. OATMEAL: * Oatmeal contains amino acids which keeps the skin young and healthy. Controls the redness helps soothe your skin. EGG WHITE * Egg is rich protein source. It helps in building new cells and rejuvenates the inner layer of the skin. Its mask tightens the skin. MILK * Milk is a very good cleanser. It helps in reducing the pigmentation and it soothes the burnt skin. It tightens the
open pores. TEA TREE OIL * Tea tree oil is known for killing the bacteria on the skin. It treats all discoloration on the skin even those that are caused by scars. Apply good quality tea tree oil directly on the skin and leave it for some time. LEMON JUICE The acidic nature of the lemon juice, when applied on the skin, it peels off the discoloured dead skin cells and gives you back the normal skin tone in the affected area. The easiest way is to take some fresh lemon and apply it with mixture of milk and sugar on the area with a clean piece of cotton. Leave this till the liquid dries for approximately 10/15 minutes and then rinse it off with water. This should be done everyday till the problem subsides. BAKING POWDER The abrasive qualities of baking soda make it a perfect remedy for skin discolouration. Mix some baking soda with water to form a smooth paste and then rub it gently on the discoloured areas for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse. This procedure should be followed each day without fail to get the results that you desire. Baking soda has a lot of other benefits for the skin as well. OLIVE OIL& Kalongee To soften and then finally
flush the discoloured skin from the body, it is best to apply 1tsp olive oil &1/4 tsp kalongee oil on face each day. Along with treatment of discoloured skin it also helps in adding nutrients to the skin to keep it healthy. YOGURT and STRAWBERRY * Treating the skin once in a week with the use of cream, yogurt and strawberry mask made at home. Mash some fresh strawberries and mix it with a tablespoon of yogurt &cream and apply it gently and evenly on the discoloured skin. This should be left for half an hour before washing The salicylic acid content in the natural product makes it possible for you to achieve the aims. Most important� Be sure to get your daily dose of fresh air and exercise and you’ll be feeling energized soon. 27 | April 2016 | iCraze
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The Perfect Fit Arpita Ganesh
iCraze discovers a fitting journey of The Bra Queen of India, Arpita Ganesh. Zeba Khan in a chat with the Founder and CEO of Buttercups.
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he CEO and founder of Buttercups, Arpita Ganesh, is India’s foremost lingerie expert. Being the brain and expertise behind the brand, she knows exactly what she wants, and how to get it. She believes that no woman must compromise on her bra fit, iCraze | April 2016 | 28
and has been helping women to get their ‘perfect fit’ through her brand Buttercups. In 2008, Arpita discovered her true calling in lingerie styling and launched ‘Buttercup Clothing’, a retail lingerie boutique in Hyderabad. She then introduced the “Bra Fitting”
concept to India, bringing international brands exclusively to Indian women. In order to provide women a tool that would help them in finding their perfect fit, she launched the ABTF, or ‘A Bra That Fits App’, and consulted International brands in the capacity of
a lingerie expert for India markets. Having fit over 3000 women, Arpita realised that in order to truly fill the gap in this market, there needed to be something more; something daring and unique. So, she re-imagined Buttercups as an exclusive intimate wear brand that is high on comfort, quality and sizes. Having pivoted Buttercups into a brand, where she could translate her lingerie expertise, gathered over the years into a lingerie experience par excellence, she aims to help millions of Indian women discover and accept themselves, just the way they are. She is commonly referred to as ‘The Bra Queen of India’, a tag that she wears proudly and justly. Besides work, Arpita is a dog-lover (Buttercups being one of India’s few pet-friendly offices), and a brewed beer connoisseur. Her life’s motto is simple: a happy life is a great life! How did you stumble upon the idea of designing intimate wear and taking up a brand of the same? After exclusively retailing lingerie brands like Chantelle, Trinny & Sussanah, Cette amongst others I realised that Indian women would not be willing to shell INR 5000 for a bra, moreover, due to the lack of knowledge they would not be willing to pay for the fitting session either. That’s when i realised the gap in the Indian market and thought of filling it the Indian way! The fact that not even a single woman left a
fitting session without a word of praise, kept me motivated and that’s when I decided to make a product that would make the women here in India realise the bests of a lingerie. Apart from this I also took it as a challenge to educate the same women about the bras that formals an integral part of each woman’s wardrobe. Thus, the brand Buttercups was born out of sheer passion. What is the philosophy behind the brand buttercups? The philosophy behind Buttercups is based on the same idea that inspired me many years ago, which is to celebrate every woman’s unique figure, just the way it is! Being an unconventional idea was it a little difficult for you to establish it as a fashion brand, especially
bred in India? It was not hard to make women see that getting the perfect fit is a must, although launching a brand was. The mindset that a small clothing item like a bra can actually transform women’s daily lives, was not something most women or investors were willing to believe. It was the heartening response to my crowdfunding campaign, which lead to a few “angels” understanding the need, believing in the concept and funding us. At the end of the day, it was the faith that I had in my idea and my own internal drive, to have every woman feel the change of a right fbra, that has gotten Buttercups to where it is today. Indian bodies are hailed as the curvy bodies but at the same time women struggle to identify and handle their29 | April 2016 | iCraze
iCraze Fashion selves when it comes to intimate wear. How would you want to educate women about it? This difficulty that some women may have, is easily resolved once they have a good fitting done for themselves. A bra fitting can be life changing, when it comes to your own acceptance of your body type. Our highly trained and experienced fitters who are able to explain and demonstrate this to the women who come in for a fitting and help them understand their bodies better. This extremely personalized approach is what really helps women to identify what is the right type of intimate wear for them. Also for those who may not have the time to visit our fitting rooms, there an online questionnaire on the Buttercups website, 15 simple questions, which also helps them figure their body type and choose the right fit. How do you describe a perfect-fit and how important it is a for a female body? The perfect fit is extremely important for a woman’s body. Getting the perfect fit and the right bra: 1. Reduces sagging 2. Better posture, making you stand tall 3. Great body silhouette 4. All day comfort - making a bra a comfortable clothing item, rather than the first thing you take off when you get home. 5. A great fitting bra gives the iCraze | April 2016 | 30
ultimate confidence. Inner wear is still a neglected piece of clothing with women not willing to spend on them as much as they readily do on apparels. What could be the hazards? Just the opposite of the benefits listed above: 6. Sagging 7. Bad posture 8. Bad body shape 9. Discomfort throughout the day And in some cases, neck and back pain as well. How do you plan to educate growing girls about their body types? https://buttercups.in/teenagebra-brand The above link to my newly introduced Teen Range explains my efforts to educate the little women. Between the age of 9 to 12 a girl will start noticing changes in her body, breasts being the integral part of that change. As every little woman is unique you can not decide when will they need a bra. Our little effort at educating them about their bodies and changes, is a step towards them growing into more confident women, who would know and want the right fit as they grow up. Body-shaming is a wide spread stigma that still prevails in generations across the world. Being a leading lingerie designer what’s your take on that? Body shaming is like sexism. You encounter it on a daily
basis and the only way to deal with this, is to go to the roots. While for sexism, the root would be to do away with genders itself, for body shaming, it would be to do away with words like fat, thin, plump etc. to describe a body. And this would have to start at home, where our children are taught to be comfortable with their own bodies, so they never have the stigmas that go with body shaming. As you see with Buttercups, we do not show models anywhere on the site and neither in our marketing campaigns, keeping away from stereotyping any woman shape as we want to, and cater to all shapes equally. There are bra-less drives going all over the world now days. How far do you think such ideology is justified? It is a personal choice. We are no more “bound” pun intended, to a bra! If a person feels they are more comfortable in their natural state, who are any of us to stop them. For those, like me, who are uncomfortable with our natural state, I could never go bra less. What do you plan ahead? At the moment, my future plans involve setting-up 15 offline fitting rooms across India and continue to educate women on right fits. Our online offering is already differentiated in it’s styling and educative quiz besides our products designs and colours being a class apart from anyone else in India today. We want to continue to focus on great products and fabulous service.
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How has your experience been with Jaipur? It has been wonderful! I still remember my first visit to Jaipur as a school kid. I came here on a school trip and visited Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort and all the other palaces and forts. My fondest memory of Jaipur was of the movie Golmaal we watched it at RajMandir cinema hall. Jaipur has always been an exciting city for me. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. People out here are very kind, friendly, hospitalable. And coming back here again as a show stopper for an amazing designer Ridhima was a surreal experience for me. In her outfit I felt like a beautiful Rajasthani Princess. Since Jaipur is also known as the pink city, I was complimenting it in my Fuchsia Bridal Couture outfit (laughs). How was your experience with Jaipur Couture Show 2016? It’s one of the most established Fashion Shows I have ever seen. It was live at the same time with the iCraze | April 2016 | 32
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Urvashi at Jaipur Couture Show!
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iCraze I am crazy about you. All the best and God Bless you!
presence of media. Simply hats off to the founders, designers and the models for taking it to the next level. It’s going bigger and better everytime.
What is your take on fashion? I am very fashionable as a person. I love experimenting, be it with my shoes or hair colour, make up to jewellery. I love every single thing about fashion. I don’t follow any trend blindly, but I like creating my own style (smiles). Fashion for you is? Fashion is someone’s own personal style. It is something on which the person has a complete faith and trust. Fashion is something you can embrace. Few words for iCRAZE! I am really crazy about you ICraze! It’s definitely a magazine to look up for if you are a travel freak, fashionista or a lover of craziness just like me (winks). All the very best and God bless you! 33 | April 2016 | iCraze
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Adore Jewels present Jaipur Couture Show Season 3, which recently held in the city and took away all the eyes. The event has marked high standards for Jaipurites and let the success of the event do the talking. The show became talk of the town giving away Jaipurites to think and be more and more fashion oriented. Adore Jewels is one of the trusted manufacturers, exporters, retailers
and wholesalers of an exclusive collection of Jewellery items. The collection showcased by them carried unique style. The jewelleries were donned with some of the genuine quality precious stones and metals, sourced from some of the renowned vendors of the industry. The range of magnificent jewellery items reflected ethnic as well as traditional looks. Moreover, their unique cuts and finish increased the panache of the show. For a night, Jaipur turned into a carnival of stars that landed right from the dream city. To make the night more
enchanting, next up was well known designer from Jaipur, Mohit Falod. His showcase Daaman was a complete pack of glamour & style. His magnificent sequel had a wide range of exclusive bridal wear. The designs spread the magic on the ramp as models cladding the outfits recreated a fairy tale. To spell bound the spectators; the show stopper was the Dhoom girl of the B-Town, Esha Deol.
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The eponymous label ‘Fuchsia Bridal Couture’ was launched by the designer Ridhima Godha & Gaurav Gaurr. The collection was an epitome of elegance and sophistication. The icing on the cake was the glamour queen of the tinsel town Urvashi Rautela who, through her fashionable attitude wooed every one and Bhagyashree for Nishtha Bhandari. The other designers who participated in the show were Pankaj Kothari (PKIN) and Priyanka Goyal. Craftsmanship of tailoring is the signature of Pankaj Kothari PKIN and the sequence was nothing but classy. The tailoring process at PKIN combines traditional methods with a modern approach. Each
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outfit was customized with utmost attention to provide the wearer perfectly crafted clothing on his body. The models were all suited up with the elegance and walked the ramp with passion and oomph. The show witnessed a song launch by Gaurav Bhatt, ‘Sun Kabhi’ starring Gaurav Gaurr and Charvi Tanya Dutta. ‘The 3rd season of the event was to maintain the continuity of the show and to bring in something for Jaipurites which is new and unique in terms of fashion’, quoted the directors of the show Mahaveer Pratap
Sharma, Deepak Nahar, Gaurav Gaurr and JD Maheshwari.
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Exclusively Vogue
By Chandra thapa
With vogues Eyewear Spring-Summer 2016 campaign, see the world through the eyes of stunning Deepika Padukone as she embarks on an exciting journey to ‘’the pearl of the Emirates”.
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The bridal range by Sumona Parekh from the label SumonaCouture is a tribute to the new age bride who is well travelled, informed and independent.
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The collection is dedicated to those brides who want a “no-fuss Wow factor� for their big day.
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SUPER-COOL HAIRSTYLES To KEEP THE SWEAT AWAY FROM YOUR HAIR, THIS SUMMER
Long flowing lovely hair is a wish for every girl who wants to look her best all the time. However, summer is a tricky season to let your mane loose and also a hassle for most of us, who are short of time to make an elaborate hairdo on daily-basis. Therefore, it’s indeed intelligent to keep you hair away from you
face under this scorching sun. Otherwise hair will not just be cumbersome to manage – but also can cause bacteria formation due to the encounter of hair with facial sweat, dirt and dust and cause acne. So, opt for different kind of short haircuts or buns for a summer-ready look or,
The Pixie Way: Anushka Sharma’s PK look was superbly applauded and so was this super-trendy haircut – called the pixie. This superedgy hair styles takes-off the volume from your hair and therefore is best for girls with thick hair who wants shed the weight of her mane. And, doing this will eventually take away the volume from the upper part of face (forehead, cheeks) too – making it an ideal hairdo for girls with heart-shaped face. A hit amongst college-going girls, this style can be adapted by girls who don’t want to invest much time styling their mane. Summer-Staple, Buns: High buns are wish-come-true styles for girls in summers. They keep those fringes and flyways away from falling on your nape and face – while you travel during the mad-heat. So, be it the tried and tested – top-bun or sock/ chignon bun – all are sure to give you that dose of comfort. A new one on the block – a pun, pony-cum-bun, can is this season. For this, twist and turn you pony and pin it at the back of your crown to up your game of hair-fashion and say goodbye to sweat.
go a bit girly by sporting a sleek pony or braid. Veteran Beauty Expert, Renowned Aesthetician & Cosmetologist and Founder-Director of ALPS, Ms. Bharti Taneja, reveals just the right kind of styles which are sure to make you style diva this summer – while keeping the sweat away!
It’s Pony Time: Ponies are an effortless, stylish style that can be carried-off by even the busiest of women – and looks equally flattering on all faces. And, the cherry on the cake – pony can be customized according to one’s hair-length and type for that added loveliness. So, if you have a thick-coarse hair you can immediately create a voluminous, messy & undone look for a bold-look. But, in case you have a limp, lifeless mane – you can certainly go for a sleek, low-pony that’ll also give your nape a respite from heat. Otherwise, to add a boost to your mane, fix your pony with a banana-clip instead of a rubber-band. Also as done for buns, you can puff your hair-up slightly to give your face height and add freshness to your look during this summery weather.
Chic Bobs: Bobs are best for drastically changing you entire look. So this summers, get your hair chopped-off into a trendy bob cut. And, why not when Bollywood divas are seen donning the trend too. This style has a universal appeal, as it can add an instant volume to the straight-hair – while turning the mane, more manageable for the curly-beauties. One may also go for lob (long-bob) if she is keen on maintaining some hair-length. Plus girls with lush, wavy tresses can don a super-chic wob (wavybob) – which is also superbly trending this summer!
Chic Braids: Braids are here to stay! However, ditching the messy – this year go for its sleeker versions. French-braid, Tail-bone Plait, Dutch styles, side braid or nape-covering – choice is
completely yours during this season of spring. A braidedhead band too looks superchic – you may create one by braiding a flick of hair from the crown and pinning it near behind your ear-portion to keep sweat away. The best part about braids is that they compliment every occasion – be it formal or casual – and let you emerge like a princess straight out of a fairytale. Happy Summer!
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Organic Harvest Lip Balms balms in four variants Pomegranate, Green Apple, Shea Butter and Strawberry and that too at a very economical price. The quality is good but strong in smell. If you are looking for
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Beardo Beard and Hair Growth Oil One stop solution for the beard and hair growth is this beard and hair growth Oil. Made of natural powerhouses like Sesame Oil, Rose, Hibiscus, Vitamin B6 and others form a potent combination to renew and re-energise hair production. Massage deep into the facial region and scalp, twice daily in order to see the best results. The oil makes the skin smooth and the hair shiny. It is a Godsend to those seeking to sprout manly fuzz, the Beardo Beard & Hair Growth Oil is scientifically formulated to go deep into the roots of the facial hair follicles and stimulate new hair growth. Buy now and enjoy the shiny and bulky hair! Rs 750 55 | April 2016 | iCraze
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The brand new United, to bowl you over!
hange is good! Especially if it’s about great food & drinks! The United Sports Bar & Grill, the city’s much-loved watering hole, has revamped its menu. Finding space in this exciting new menu are herbs-infused drinks, lipsmacking chucks and a variety of appetizers that will first stun you and then bowl you over! Sample some of their bar innovations. The Molecular Drinks offer Beer Alaska, iCraze | April 2016 | 56
Green Apple Boba, Turbooze and Smoked Godfather – all edgy concoctions that’ll stun you. The herbs-n-spice infusions in the cocktails are interesting – like Cardamom & Mint cocktail and Thyme Julep that bring a dash of flavour to an otherwise simple combinations. The Twisted Classics spring a surprise to the traditional – tequila with cumin or beer mojito. Indian Ethnics like Paan Mojito and Chatpati Chuski are sure to impress
you with their interesting Indian twists. Apart from these, the classic Long Island Ice Teas, Shooters, Dessert Cocktails, Single Malts, Beera, Bourbon, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Wine, Tequila, Brandy and Mocktails offer options galore. The United’s Brand Chef, the very creative and talented Dominic Sequeira, has curated a menu that is edgy, brave and delicious. The entirely spruced up food
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menu is sure to leave you spoilt for choice. Traditional chakna gets a western spin with Chucks, over 50 varieties of bar nibbles specially created for you. It has everything from the good ol’ peanut masala, pakodas and khichika papad masala to Chinese Bhel, Channa Express and Anda Kejriwal. There are gastronomical delights such as Chocolateinfused Chili Chicken, Baked Nachos, Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Pork Sausages, Honey Chili Potatoes, Orangeinfused Chili Chicken, Zaffrani Mushroom and inviting, delicious chakna platters. For the salad lovers, there’s the house special Samson ka Samosa, Watte Melon Basil and Rocket N Citron amongst many others. A special highlight is the Dr. Bailey’s Mushroom soup – the best spiked soup you’ll ever have! The generously wide menu of pastas, pizzas and mains offer food aplenty. The dessert counters are liberally stacked up with delights such as Carrot Halwa Cheesecake, Paan-acotta, Chocolate Volcano and
Rustic Apple Pie. Unveiling the spanking new menu, Mr. Amit Jambotkar, Vice President Operations at Mirah Hospitality (The Group that owns The United Sports Bar & Grill) said, “At United, we’ve always wanted to give the best bar experience to our patrons. Our game viewing is enthralling. Our food options are edgy as we constantly innovate with ingredients. Our cocktails are unparalleled, with delicious and pioneering concoctions. We put together offers that are tough to match. Our innovative Happy Prices
ensures that no matter when you walk in, there’s always a great offer waiting for you, beyond the Happy Hour. This makes The United experience holistic, where one doesn’t have to choose between prices, quality and variety. You can have it all!” With this brand new menu, The United Sports Bar & Grill seals its spot as the city’s favourite watering hole that has something for everyone! No matter what your taste, your preferences or your time to walk in, The United brings you the best in the city. Call your friends, make a plan and get to The United where a world of awesome stuff awaits you! Address: The United Sports Bar & Grill 1. R-city Mall, Ghatkopar02266429850 2. Viviana Mall, Thane west -02261701331
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Planet Hollywood Beach Resort
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The Pink Room Salon and Spa Menu The Pink Room Salon & Spa offers an extensive choice of body and beauty treatments, integrating the traditional Indian systems with the more contemporary western spa approach. The Pink Room Spa therapies of wellness offer comprehensive spa programs that are customized to individual needs, thus offering a range of rejuvenating therapies and beauty treatments which restore the vitality and natural harmony of the body, mind and spirit. The Pink Room Salon & Spa also includes a wide range of body treatments, body polishes, body wraps and a complete range of salon services. Timings : 7:00am-8:00 pm Body Massages De Stress Therapy – A soothing . calming , invigorating aroma blend of sandalwood ,rose and patchouli are used in this deeply relaxing massage which reduces body aches and pain, reduces mental tension and relieves tiredness. 60 mins : INR 3500 90 mins : INR 4500
90 mins : INR 4500 3-La Pierre TherapyHot stone massage is a form of “thermotherapy” in which hot stones are positioned on specific areas of the client’s body .The direct heat of the stones relaxes the muscles, melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism. 60 mins : 4500 INR Detox TherapyExtracts of juniper berry and cyprus are blended in this unique aroma body treatment which helps the detox process of the body. In this form of massage, the therapist uses gentle strokes to stimulate the lymphatic system. The light rhythmical massage encourages the lymphatic system to eliminate metabolic waste products, excess fluid and bacteria. 60mins: INR 3500 90 mins : INR 4500 Pure Sleep TherapyExtracts of Clary Sage and French lavender are used in this specialized massage to create an intensely relaxing aroma blend which helps to soothe the senses and calm the body
thus inducing relaxation and promoting deeper and more restful sleep. 60 mins : INR 3500 90 mins : INR 4500 Skin Rejuve Therapy Extracts of Neroli and french lavender are combined together to create this unique aroma blend. This body treatment aims at revitalizing the body, mind and the soul. The healing strokes helps in strengthening the whole system, tones and revives the skin leaving you feeling fresh and renewed. 60 mins : INR 3500 90 mins : INR 4500 Jeevaniya AbhyangamA complete body massage using a combination of soothing long strokes to regulate the circulatory and the nervous systems. The sesame based herbal oil and the traditional Ayurvedic techniques used in the massage promote relaxation & purification by improving the circulation of vital life fluids. 60 mins : INR 3500 90 mins : INR 4500 Churna Abhyangam- Unique treatment where a mixture of dry herbal powders is massaged vigorously on the skin. It is
Muscle Relief Therapy Extracts of red thyme and rosemary are blended and used in this deep tissue massage which releases chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction. This massage refreshes and relaxes the body muscles, increasing the blood flow and therefore the oxygen flow around your body. This gets rid of toxins in very sore and strained muscles, which helps them to strengthen and heal. 60 mins : INR 3500 59 | April 2016 | iCraze
iCraze Rejuve highly used in reducing cellulite by burning the subcutaneous fat and also improves circulation leaving the skin moist and glowing. 60 mins : INR 3500 90 mins : INR 4500 Shramahara Abhyangam- A signature treatment of The Pink Room Spa specially designed for muscular fatigue and deep relaxation. It includes a long stroke massage with warm medicatedoil followed by a customized therapy for sore muscles with hot herbal poultices.60 mins : INR 4000 90 mins : INR 5000 Shiraha Shanti- A unique Ayurvedic therapy which regularizes sleep patterns, reduces stress and improves memory. In this therapy, warm herbal oil is continuously and rhythmically poured on the forehead, specifically on the third eye; allowing the oil to run through the scalp and into the hair. This works by increasing blood circulation to the brain, calming and restoring the nerves, releasing stored emotions and balancing the vaata; element in our body which is responsible for mental anxiety and nervous system related disorders. 60 mins : INR 5000 90 mins : INR 6000 Pizhichil- Our Pièce de rÊsistance, this is a beautiful combination of two classic Ayurvedic principles, namely snehana (oleation therapy) and swedhana (sudation therapy), which are supreme in maintenance and restoration of good health. The body will be anoint with continuous streams of abundant warm herbal oil along with rhythmic massage. This treatment mildly heats the iCraze | April 2016 | 60
skin and draws impurities to the surface leaving you feeling peaceful, calm, relaxed and rejuvenated. 60 mins : INR 6000 Body Polishes & Body wraps Rose Almond- Enriched with the luxurious fragrance of Indian rose and soothing sweet almond oil, this body polish exfoliates and leaves a deep acting, moisturing effect on the skin, leaving your skin smooth and intensely hydrated. Ideal for all skin types. 60 mins : INR 3500 Aloe Jasmine - This wonderfully aromatic body polish is balancing and ideal for oily or combination. The combination of aloe vera and jasmine is wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenates the skin, improves the elasticity of the skin thus leaving your skin hydrated and toned. This body polish has also cooling properties to cool from heat of the sun and thus reducing age spots caused by sun exposure. 60 mins : INR 3500 Indian Ubatan - Aiding the body's natural healing mechanisms, this traditional Ayurvedic detoxifying body scrub reduces water retention, improves the elimination of waste products and can form part of a regimen to improve the appearance of cellulite. 60 mins : INR 3500 Yoga General Daily yoga sessions. Yoga at the lawns of Planet Hollywood will be a revitalizing experience. Ancient traditions of Ashtang and Hatha Yoga combined with rhythmic breathing will render you
more healthy , stress free and energized. These instructor guided sessions will strive to keep a balance of body, mind and soul. Personalized Yoga Sessions Respecting the individuality of every guest we also have the personalized sessions where the yoga instructor will guide you with postures to suit your body type to keep your body flexible and healthy .A good way to boost your immunity and strengthen your mind. 60 mins : INR 2000 Fitness Get a world-class workout in our fitness centre while enjoying spectacular views of the Planet Hollywood Resort expansive pool. Our fitness centre includes a variety of cardio and strength training state-of-theart equipments, designed to improve physical well being, function and performance. Personalized fitness training sessions It will be our pleasure to guide you under the expertise of our fitness trainer for a workout. The session will start with a fitness consultation for a customized program of exercises which will suit your individual needs. 60 mins : INR 2000
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Cool and Calm Interiors
with JDA Interiors, Bhopal
Having served to a lot of people in Bhopal, this duo planned to serve peace to the outside cities and here they are with Supriya Khemani sitting in a candid chat.
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et your interiors designed in a most beautiful way by the calmest duo in this century Nikhil and Deepesh Jethani from JDA Interiors, Bhopal. This brand is known for bringing light, calmness and peace to your home perfectly complimenting to the name of the city (City of Lakes). Chart about your early life. I owe a great deal to my father for encouraging me to take up Interior designing as a career. My father has a
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granite and marble business and he comes across architects and designers. He was always fascinated with their creative ideas. Being an architecture student, what made you take up Interior designing? Interior designing is not entirely different from architecture; it’s a small part of it. I always felt that I am more inclined towards interior designing rather than architecture. Hence I took the final decision.
Your Inspiration? Anything good that I come across becomes my inspiration, it may be a rookie’s design or a celebrated designer. Interior designing is an art and architecture too. How do you differentiate the two? There is a huge difference between interior designing and Architecture when we talk about the scope of work, but architecture and interior design are same in the sense
in Vaastu? I would describe myself as Vaastu fearing not a Vaastu believing because I haven’t seen any positive or negative implications of Vaastu but nevertheless I do feel it exists. So, I try wherever possible to go with it and definitely not oppose it in any case.
that both arts provide better way of living to the people. What made you not choosing a job and going for entrepreneurship? I always wanted to work for myself and not for anyone else. As I mentioned earlier, my father has a huge influence on my life. He was a government servant before he established his business. And weighing in pros and cons of both I can definitely say he’s much happier now. So I followed my hero (Smiles). What is the first step you take as an interior designer when you get a project? As an interior designer, I am expected to fulfil client’s requirements in the given budget and exceed the awe of work that is expected out of me. So firstly, I try to Gauge in the requirements of my client, then ask about the budget and then provide them with what I can offer in the given budget. Best place you would like to work or design in a home?
I like to design the drawing area or the guest bedroom of a house because I believe that these areas should be very innovatively designed so that when guests visit they should feel a sense of newness every time. How much do you think kid’s bedroom designing is important? I’d like to think that children model themselves in the type of environment they dwell. In this sense an interior design plays a small but a significant part. How designing impacts a human mind? Interior designing is a hugely interesting profession. It has made immense impact on me personally. I think about my work non-stop 24*7 literally, as my wife often complaints that I talk about my work in my sleep. But on a serious note, it has changed my thinking pattern in the sense that I think more rationally now not just for my work but in every aspect of my life. How much do you believe
Give a brief about Vaastu. Vaastu is the architecture according to the movement of Earth around the Sun. It’s an ancient science. Few noteworthy points, while sleeping the feet must either face towards North or West and while cooking and studying one must face towards East. Some tips for the Summer interiors. 1. Use light coloured Bedsheets in summers. 2. Add natural elements like flowers to your home. 3. Add Jute and Cotton fabrics as sofa covers. 4. Add cool colours such as aqua blue, whitish green for decoratives. 5. Add a water element to your home. What is the importance of colours in the interiors? Colours are to interiors what breathing is to life. Colours add life to interiors(pun intended) (Smiles) Some lines for the icraze Readers. I feel indebted to the readers of icraze, it’s their support and love that in a short span of time both us and icraze has reached newer horizons. I wish for much support in future as well. 63 | April 2016 | iCraze
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Chart about your early life. Well, it’s rightly said, ‘You never pick and art, the art picks you’. I was confused regarding my career options and I opted for biology initially but I somehow landed up in this field and now I am proud of my decision. Being an architecture student, what made you take up Interior designing? Interior Designing was one of my optional subjects in the fifth semester, and I performed really well in that very subject, be it theory or Viva, I scored highest. Well, sometimes scores do change things for you. Your Inspiration? Nature! Do you need anything else to get inspired from? Interior designing is an art and architecture too. How do you differentiate the two? Architecture is truly the base; it is the overall structure planning which involves the electrical plumping, etc. And generally speaking we design the overall look and give a finishing look to the space and make it more liveable for you. What made you not choosing a job and going for entrepreneurship? Choosing entrepreneurship over job was pre decided, even before taking up this field. This is more about personal choice. iCraze | April 2016 | 64
What is the first step you take as an interior designer when you get a project? The first step is always observing the space thoroughly and comparing it to the requirements narrated by the client.
possible is important if you believe in it.
Best place you would like to work or design in a home? The entrance foyer or lobby says it all about the overall designing, hence that one.
Some tips for the summer interiors. In summers, add a splash of colours to your dwelling unit, work space etc. Take in all the green and avoid dark shades as much as possible. Add more and more freshness by light and breezy elements.
How much do you think kid’s bedroom designing is important? Everybody needs the designs to be their way, kids make a residence more liveable, and hence they should be given the best bedroom possible. How designing impacts a human mind? Unlocking the door and entering your residence after a long day and you get to see your residence designed your way. Can there be anything better? How much do you believe in Vaastu? Applying Vaastu as much as
Give a brief about Vaastu. Vaastu is the traditional Hindu system of architecture majorly based on the directions. Each and every step taken has a reason.
What is the importance of colours in the interiors? Red speaks about its negativity and at the same time some find it romantic. Colours work how you feel about them. But yes one should describe his choice to the designer and he/she will use the colours judiciously. Some lines for the icraze Readers. The magazine is doing really well. I would like to wish the team all the best!
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The Lamp Story! Let every lamp in your room talk about its story!
Floral Lamp, Anemos, Price on Request
Floral Lamp, Anemos, Price on Request
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Tarot Predictions April 2016 Madhu Kotiya, Body, Mind and Soul Doctor ARIES You could feel a slight reduction in stress and strain. Things may not be perfect, but they are going to be better than they may have been in the recent past. You feel at ease with your BP, stomach related problems. Take this time to get your head above water and decide where you're going from here. Even a short break or change of place will be helpful. TAURUS Overall health seems to be good. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Take good sleep and eat right. If you are waiting on test results of some kind, they are likely to be very good results. Don’t worry. Just maintain a fitness regime and follow it rigorously this month. Consult a doctor for your satisfaction if something is bothering you.The uncertainty, and confusions might be faced on career front. GEMINI This should be a fabulous time, health wise. You'll be calm, and inspired. Take good care of yourself. You are so in touch with your spirituality now that this is a great time for you to reach out to others, and to share your wisdom and your joy. Your efforts in doing so will be repaid many times over. CANCER Health remains good, if you lead a balanced and disciplined life. Those are suffering with serious ailments; they need to be under constant observation of the specialist. A lot of money could be spent on medicines and other health enhancing products. But you will be able to bring physical balance and emotional stability in your life this month. LEO You gift yourself the knack of iCraze | April 2016 | 68
responding totally to whatever comes, and as it comes in life!!! You are going to enjoy this month. There is happiness in abundance in all areas of life that bring charm on your face. You bloom with the spring and spread smile wherever you go. People around you are impressed and feel motivated elated in your company. Your creative and fertile imagination could give you immense popularity in this period. ViRGO You may be trying to take care of everyone else's needs without allowing yourself the time and space that you need in order to function well. Remember that loving yourself is an important part of loving the other people which are important to you. No matter how busy you are, you can find the time to focus on yourself, even if only for three minutes a day. LIBRA This will be great period. You enrich your life and those around you by sharing your wisdom. It also can mean celebration your own or someone that you care about such as the celebration around a new baby, wedding, or other happy occasion. In general, things should be going well. You can look forward to at fast recovery from the ailment you have been suffering. SCORPIO You are sensitive, emotional and temperamental in this month. Take care of your mood swings, which is very likely going to cause harm to your health. Positive mindset could help you to overcome most of the tough patches easily and without damaging your physical and mental well being. SAGITTARIUS Imbalanced life style may cause
mental tension. Anxiety needs to be avoided as stress can lead to health problems. Balance and moderation is the key for keep. Check on your eating/sleeping/and working schedule. Look at where you might be out of balance and then remedy this. Moderation is definitely the way to good health right now. CAPRICORN You have been distracting from important priorities at this time, it is important for you to keep your eyes on well balanced life style. Set resolutions in terms of your health and follow them rigorously, planned diet, exercise, adequate rest and spirituality all should being taken care off. AQUARIUS You are definitely entering a new phase of extroversion and feel cool at ease in this month. You feel healing and rejuvenating energy around you. Live in the moment and seize the days. You will be all but radiating very good energy and good attitudes. Positive thought is important and should come fairly easily to you now. PISCES All seems well. Problems of the past are solved and you're feeling contented with life and secure in the current position that you've learned to manage so well. Unfortunately a jealous person will re-enter your life, trying to throw new problems across your path. That which you have been assured of will seem to change by the day.