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iCraze always makes sure to leave you happy and feeling-good. It is a magazine which has been curated, with love for its readers. Today when I sit across closing the December issue, it makes me go poignant, as if I am ending a very important year of my life. Coming up with iCraze was not just another instance of start up, it was a dream seen, weaved, nurtured, watered and harvested with utmost passion and dedication. We aspire to bring you a yet another year of happy reading, impassioned to deliver everything you go crazy for. I have always wondered why December is said to be the favourite month of people. Though I have been a sucker of party season but never really knew why waving good bye to a year becomes so special albeit goodbyes ought to be painful. With time and experience today I know that more than biding adieu it is about looking forward to the coming times with an alternate perspective, a rather sanguine one for that matter, to make our yearend a beginning of yet another good year. To make it even more special we stock up for you some of the most fashionable and stylish stuff that makes sure you ring in to the New Year looking your stylish best. We have also shortlisted your make up needs to set you in the right mood.
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Our cover lady, Divyanka Tripathi too lets the flow going on with her very uncommon interview where she talks about issues she has always guarded. We don’t let much to the imagination, go ahead and take a read. There’s a nip in the air, and the balmy steam of the hot chocolates is beckoning me to shut every work down, step into my stilettos and go rocking and reeling. Let the party animal in you take precedence and usher into a new beginning. Happy 2016!
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All she says is
‘Ye Hai Mohabbatein’
‘I am always challenge-ready’ says the beautiful Divyanka Tripathi aka Ishita Rama Bhalla and here she quipps more about her life. Supriya Khemani listens.
by SUPRIYA KHEMANI
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rom shooting a rifle to shooting infront of the camera her confidence was always on accord. This beautiful, tough and adventours Divyanka Tripathi who is very different from our loving Ishita has spent her childhood in the city of lakes, Bhopal. She has a special love for adventrous sports, mountaineering and rock climbling but because of her new love of meeting new people brought her to the city of dreams.Being born and brought up far from the world of acting somewhere attracted her towards Mumbai and it made her land in Mumbai as Vidya of ‘Banoo Main Teri..Dulhan’. Here the journery started and since then there is no looking back. The leading lady is now playing a sure shot and very popular role in ‘Ye Hai Mohabbatein’ as Ishita. To know more about your favourite Ishita Raman Bhalla read more!
Keep Reading and Keep loving Ishita! Share your Journey from B2B (Bhopal to Bombay). Generally it is 14 hours journey and whenever I had to go to Mumbai from Bhopal, my dad and I used to take Volvo bus. Mumbai was that far for me. I never thought of becoming an actor. It was not a part of my dream. I was giving my little contribution to Doordarshan and Akashvani in Bhopal and that’s how I got exposed to media. When I was called for the character of Vidya of ‘Banoo mein teri... Dulhan’ I had to make up my mind as I was not ready for this industry. I just gave it a chance for gaining some experience. Before going to Mumbai at the back of my mind I had a thought if everything didn’t fall in place or if people are not nice, I will come back. But soon I realized people are amazing in Mumbai and that’s how it all
started. How did you bag the title Miss. Bhopal 2005? Miss Bhopal was my first exposure to any beauty peagent, before that I never knew that I can walk on the ramp or look beautiful. My mother read about this contest in the newspaper and suggested me to participate and experience something new. I was skeptical because I was scared of wearing western dresses even then!(Laughs). My mother still suggested and said, it will be an experience to learn something new by meeting new people. I somehow agreed and appeared for it. Before the contest started, I took suggestions from my co-contestants. They gave me some tips on the do’s and don’t on the ramp! My ramp walk was pretty decent. As the beauty contests are not only beauty focussed rather they are mind focussed too and that was the part where I scored 19 | December 2015 | iCraze
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more points. The general knowledge and question answer round bagged me the title of Miss Bhopal 2005. That day I realized that I do have some beauty quotient in me and that’s how my life took a different turn.
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How did Shooting (army) to shooting (Fashion industry) happen? I always dreamt of becoming an army officer yet somehow I participated in a lot of reality shows like Zee India’s best and Mr and Miss Bollywood of Sahara One. They were all acting based reality shows. I got more exposure after the reality shows. I came to know about the production, the camera, lights and lot more after I enetered this field. Through one of the films made for Sahara One, my producer spotted me for the role of ‘Vidya’ and look here I am. The role you played in ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhan’ and the role you are playing in ‘Yeh hai Mohabbatein’ are almost similar. So if the condition is same with you in real life, would you be the same Ishita or Vidya or Divyanka? I beg to differ. Although, the character of Vidya and Ishita are very different. When Vidya is a coy, timid, illiterate and very much homely girl; on the other hand, Ishita is the girl who can speak for herself, stand up for her family and her own rights. She is a welleducated person and a dentist. She is a homemaker and a wonderful mother but she is not the one whom you can stamp and walk past her. She deserves respect and she will ask for it. If I have to be anyone out of the two, I would rather be Ishita. I would love to stand up for my own rights, stand up for what is right. And definitely, Ishita is Jagga Jassos so why not get some amazing spying skills from her? (Laughs) How the executive officer of the rifle academy is different from the sweet heart Ishita? Rifle shooter Divyanka is very
much different form Ishita because Ishita is nowhere into adventure and sports whereas, Divyanka is too adventrous. Last night, I was dreaming of a hardcore adventure activity. Basically, this adventure, sports and rifle shooting runs in my
blood stream unlike Ishita’s. You are an executive officer of the rifle academy in Bhopal and an actor. How do you manage both? I am a district executive officer of rifle academy in Bhopal or Bhopal 21 | December 2015 | iCraze
iCraze Cover Story rifle club. I am a lifetime member of the club and most of the time my job is handled by my mother. I keep going to Bhopal and brush my skills. Whenever I visit Bhopal, I try going to the club for meetings. It’s all about balancing work and I am quite good with that. I had learnt that you were studious in school and here in acting you have received an award for the best actress for ‘Banoo main Teri Dulhan’. How does it feel when you excel in every field you step in? That’s a lie (laughs). I was never studious. I had clearly told my parents that I just wanted to clear all the examinations with decent marks. I should just take care of their respect and that’s what I had managed. I was always between 60% to 70% and that was enough for me because at that time I was busy with extracurricular activities like sports-minister, School ViceCaptain and in NCC. I was always some or the other post-holder and popular too. May be people got a pre-information that someday this girl will be a celebrity. I always had those management skills like managing studies and extracurricular activities together. Post ‘Banoo Mai Teri...Dulhan’, I got the awards because of my perfection seeking nature. I always seek for perfection. Maybe that’s why I get all these achievements so easily otherwise it is not at all easy and of course, God has been kind to me, always. How do you manage to look so beautiful on screen, when you work so hard while giving rifle training to people outside? Looking beautiful onscreen is half done by my natural look and the other half is done by amazing makeup artists, hairstylists team. iCraze | December 2015 | 22
Even my dress designer put their best efforts to make me look the most beautiful person on TV. As far as outdoor activities like rifle shooting is concerned, it has been a long time that I have not really pursued my hobbies and I am craving to resume again. I badly want to do rifle shooting and mountaineering again. People have so many kind of dreams but I dream myself hanging on a rope for river crossing or climbing big mountains. I want to go back to my hobbies and for that I don’t need to look beautiful. I just need to enjoy myself out there in the adventure zone of mine. I am carefree, boyish person. Talking about the daily soap ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’. Don’t you think people are now losing interest as the story is heading towards being monotonous and boring as the usual daily soaps? I don’t think the show is becoming boring. This is the reason why we have just got a twist in the show and we have pursued thriller zone and people are loving it. We have also introduced supernatural element in it and I am a part of Star Parivar and we believe in ‘Rishtaa wohi, Soch Nayi’. Recently, we have justified it by telling that one should not follow all these superstitions and Ishita herself doesn’t like it at all. I think people are loving the entire track to the extent that our TRP’s have jumped from 3.2 to 4.2 within two weeks. For any show, somewhere the story will get exhausted with time but Balaji is Balaji. They are so good with experimentation and creativity that they will work around it and we won’t let anybody get bored, be it artists or the audience. Till the artists are entertained, I am sure the
audience will as well which we practice in ‘Yeh hai Mohabbatein’. Playing as Ishita possessed by Shagun’s spirit. How difficult it is for you to play negative role? It was my first time to play the negative shade. For me, being Shagun was kind of tricky because I didn’t want to enter in the comic zone. When we play other characters there are chances of making it look like a caricature which I did not want. The worst part was that I never had time to prepare, to observe Shagun or see much of her videos; just a few quick glances and I was always ready for the shot. It was definitely tough, specially because that is so not like me. I literally had to switch myself on as Shagun as soon as I see the mirror and do the touchup. Till the shot was cut, I used to stay in Shagun zone. Now it has become ‘On and Off’ thing for me as an actress. I can easily switch between characters being Ishita, Shagun and a complete ghost at the same time and people would not even know it. With practice I have achieved that art as I had to be attentive, focused and into the scene. Among your co-actors whom do you feel comfortable with the most? Why? All my co-actors are amazing. I can’t point out one or two of them because we are like a family here. People do assume a lot of things and make a lot of stories and gossips. They think me and my co-actor might not be comfortable together. It’s all rubbish. I am very much comfortable with the entire cast of the show. We stand for each other like a family. If one single person falls sick, we all are there for that person. If one has to go home early, we all stand for
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him/her and work for extra hours. We are always there for each other so I cannot pick one. Would you want to work on silver screen? Whom do you admire the most on silver screen? I would love to work on silver screen and why not with one of the K’s? It can be Shahrukh, Salman or Aamir. One of these maybe. That one dream in life you wish to fulfil. Having a very beautiful family life and to reside in a beautiful location away from Mumbai. Once I am done with my work in later stage of my life I would love to stay at a place close to nature. What plans for future? I never plan for future. Future happens on its own accord. I am very flexible person. I prepare myself for ups and downs and I am always challenge-
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iCraze Cover Story ready. That’s all I can do. Your most alpha quality. My hardworking nature. Beautiful looks or Sexy looks? Beautiful looks for me. I always entice towards beauty and obviously I am a girl so the sexy quotient doesn’t attract me as much as beauty. How do you define style? Style is all about being comfortable in new experiments you do. One must try and change their wardrobe but shall not compromise on the comfort level. That Swag with which you carry your style makes most of the difference. How do you manage to maintain style? I create my own style. I don’t go by the book or fashion trends. I generally work around it and bring around my own fashion statement. My latest favorite fashion statement is skirt and kurti. It is there in Vogue and fashion photography but in real life people don’t wear it. But I am wearing it. I wear Shararas, palazo, skirts with kurtis, t-shirts and spaghettis and I am loving that. What is your look for the day? My look for the day is comfortable cotton palazo with a simple cotton kurti. How do you unwind? Last time when my parents visited me, they gifted me a massage chair because they saw me working like mad s and I don’t get time to relax or to get any massages done. They felt so bad for me and specially because of my fracture in leg few months back, they got me this amazing back and foot massaging chair. It’s one of my priced possession. When I reach home I unwind myself sitting on it and sipping a cup of green tea.
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iCraze Beauty
Take Special Care of Your Skin this Winters!
Natural beauty starts from within. To steal the gentle, back-to-basics moves to start looking your best. Here are some tips and technologies of Skin Care by Divya Ohri, beauty expert and owner of Soham Wellness Clinic.
NEEM
Because its anti-bacterial, Neem oil is used to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff and it has a strong garlic type smell. It may not be used as a part of your daily skin care routine, but applying it at least once a week will be healthy for your skin.
SAGE
Sage astringents is a strong tea made of sage and mixed with a bit of witch hazel or Apple Cider Vinegar serves as a great daily toner for Oily skin. Apply to clean skin with a cotton ball twice a day. Pay particular attention to the T-zone around the nose and forehead. Apply moisturizer if skin feels dry after treatment.
ROSE WATER
Since ancient times Rose water has been used as a gentle astringent and is anti-inflammatory. Using rose water can help in reducing the redness from irritated or overheated skin. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores, preventing acne and pimples.
TURMERIC
Mix 1 tsp of turmeric powder with 2 tsp rice flour and 3 tsp of plain yogurt. Mix everything together and then slather it on a clean face. Let it dry for 15 to 20 mnts and then rinse off, gently scrubbing as you go. It is a great cleanser and adds a lot of moisture to your skin.
BANANA
have you tried everything under the sun to help your poor facial skin maintain its youthful look? With winter on the way, here is a skin care routine for the dry skin. Banana on skin surface will relieve skin inflammation and recover the softness and smoothness of the skin.
HOW AGEING AFFECTS THE SKIN?
Childhood - Smooth, healthy and undamaged (typically)
Adolescence - Increased sebaceous gland activity, which may result in spots, comedons and pustules and some maybe the start of acne.
THE 20s: Collagen starts to diminish (approx 1%per year), starts fine lines and lots of elasticity in skin of upper eyelid. THE 30s - Sagging due to the stretching of the skin and continues reduction in collagen, more fine lines and wrinkles,
loss of hydration, moderate decrease in dermal repair. THE 40s-Loss of elasticity more apparent, lines deepen in nasolabial folds, skin sagging at jaw line, forehead wrinkles deepen, noticeable drop in skin hydration levels
Technologies that we use: HydraFacial MD® - Makes your skin fair, beautiful and rejuvenating. All areas can be easily treated and improved instantly. The uniqueness of Vortex-Fusion® procedure sets HydraFacial MD® apart from other treatments. The procedures include cleansing, hydration, exfoliation, Extractions and also Vortex Fusion of antioxidants, Hyaluronic acid and peptides. The HydraFacial™ treatment removes dead skin cells and extracts impurities while simultaneously bathing the new skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing serums. The treatment is soothing, refreshing, nonirritating and immediately effective.
Exilis Elite – An FDA approved non-surgical treatment that reduces fat, tightens the face, neck or body and improves skin quality without downtime. It delivers highly controlled heat to tissue by using focused radio frequency (RF) technology for measurable cosmetic result. Exilis Elite™ offers a whole new treatment experience for skin tightening and contouring. It even compliments pre and post treatment in persistent liposuction techniques. The real-time temperature monitoring feature offers efficient control over tissue heating, delivering maximum power with no discomfort.
• Visibly reduced fine lines & wrinkles
This technology takes skin tightening to the next level with virtually pain free, non invasive treatments using safe Radio Frequency energy to stimulate the production of collagen. It tightens the skin to reduce sagging and minimizes unsightly jowls to promote a more vibrant, youthful look. For body shaping, Exilis Elite removes stubborn fat deposits of the abdomen, inner and outer thighs, bra area, love handles, arms and knees
• Diminished hyper pigmentation
• Noticeable results after 2 treatments
(melasma / brown spots
• No pain – patients describe “a warm massage”
• Improved acne-prone skin; less oily
• No prep or downtime
• Refined skin tone & skin texture
• No prep or downtime
• Reduced under-eye puffiness
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Floral It Kit by T
Faces! inside? And look here’s what I got, The Rosa Bracelet and Ring Set from TheTrunkLabel.com that gorgeously complements the makeup essentials from Faces Canada to give you a quick and darling makeover.
It gives you a feeler that inspires you to anyway look good. The beautiful pouch forces you to open the kit and explore what’s
The nude colour nail paint give your nails a complete new language to speak which in turns complements the compact
that immensely blends with your skin and stays there for a longer time. Oh yeah! How can we forget the pink lip colour that gives you a confident pout within seconds. The Floral Darling It Kit is a complete make over solution when you have no time to get ready for a party! Grab this one from Faces now!
By SUPRIYA KHEMANI
he classic season hues inspired from fresh blooms and pretty pastels are ruling the runways and are the essence of the Floral Darling IT KIT. The beautifully designed pouch gives it an aww inspiring look.
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iCraze Special
Get The
Rhythmic Wines
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hythm winery is part of Hill Crest Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd. and its primary focus is fruit wines. It is located in the outskirts of Pune on the way to Khadakwasla. It has an existing capacity of about 50,000 liters of wine a year. It is proposed to increase this capacity to 75,000 liters by end of this year.
By Manish Solanki
Presently, Rhythm Winery has launched Pineapple, Strawberry and Kiwi Wines. The Kiwi wine was launched in alliance with the Arunachal Pradesh Government on June 2104. Arunachal Pradesh Horticultural board sponsored the Rhythm Arun Kiwi pilot project to promote kiwis from their region.
and about 12% in alcohol. It is available in 750 ml and 375 ml size bottles. Pineapple Wine: This fruit wine is made from grapes and blended with Quins varietal of pineapple, which is procured from Kerala. It is offdry and about 12% in alcohol. It is available in 750 ml and 375 ml size bottles.
Rhythm Winery has recently launched three more Fruit Wines, namely Plum, Peach and Mango.
Kiwi Wine: This fruit wine is made from grapes and blended with Kiwi fruit produced in Arunachal Pradesh. It is manufactured in alliance with the Arunachal Government, hence the name “ArunKiwi�. It is off-dry and about 12% in alcohol. It is available in 750 ml and 375 ml size bottles.
Strawberry Wine: This fruit wine is made from grapes and blended with fresh strawberries from Mahabaleshwar. It is semi sweet
Peach: This fruit wine is made from grapes and blended with Peach procured from the chilly regions in the north of India. It is a tangy
wine with 10% alcohol content. It is available in 750 ml and 375 ml size bottles. Plum: This fruit wine is made from grapes and blended with Plum procured from the chilly regions in the north of India. It is a tangy offdry wine with 10% alcohol content. It is available in 750 ml and 375 ml size bottles. Mango: This is the most awaited of all of Rhythm Fruit wines made from the royal Alphonso plucked from the Ratnagiri region in the east of India. It is a semi-sweet wine with 10% alcohol content. It is available in 750 ml and 375 ml size bottles. 31 | December 2015 | iCraze
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Bring out the new you. With Flicker Hoods wear your style and be the new you!
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Stylish straight fit kurta with Ikat print front panel, made in denim, with lace trims by Rangriti iCraze | December 2015 | 38
By Zeba Khan
Rangriti
100% cotton beautiful lime green kurta inspired from bright colors of rasleela with embroidery on yoke by Rangriti
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100% cotton kalidar kurta and jacket with printed butti and border, inspired by Kasuti embroidery technique, in vibrant red and blue by Rangriti
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Traditional kalidar kurta in black and white with block printed yoke and borders, made in 100% cotton fabric by Rangriti
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iCraze Fashion
Fall in love with winters this season! Butler Beige jacket American Swan Rs. 2899
Barkley Green Pullover American Swan Rs. 844
Barkley Wine Pullover American Swan Rs. 799
James Dark Purple Pullover American Swan Rs. 974 Reno Camel Pullover American Swan Rs. 974
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Pike Brown Blazer American Swan Rs. 4299
Johnston & Murphy S
introduces its Party collection this season
By Mohd. Akram
ynonym to style & comfort, the assemblage has a wide range of meticulously crafted shoes keeping the glam quotient high. The collection is an epitome of fun, elegance & contemporary design which personifies classic workmanship. Johnston & Murphy has made all of its products over the past seven generations – with superior workmanship, legendary quality and modern style.
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WINTER SKIN
Care with Plum! Choco-Latte Luxuriant Body Lotion Adding another product to you skin care knitty this winters Choco-Latte Luxuriant Body Lotion, we give more care to you skin. You will be pardoned for thinking this is the real thing. With its indulgent aroma and silky texture, we would like to make you aware about that this stuff is only for your skin to drink, and therefore strictly inedible. This body lotion seems almost like a milk shake. Sometimes be open and let even your body enjoy the moiturization of a milk shake. I bet you must have never-before felt such silky texture. Soft, light moisturization that your skin needs! It is full of antioxidant cocoa butter for younger, brighter looking skin. Ofcourse if it is Choco-Latte than a haunting chocolate aroma that lingers stays in for a longer time. Get a never before feel with the lotion but I Pity, it’s not edible!
Choco-Latte Creamy Body Wash
Its aroma is quite soothing and takes you to the chocolaty world. This body wash is 100% soap-free and SLS-free. Also, the product is free of parabens and phthalates. Hey! It’s time to fall in love with chocolates again and say goodbye to soaps.
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By Supriya Khemani
When you have Plum Choco-Latte Creamy Body Wash, then there is absolutely no scope for soap. Just lose yourself and indulge into the creamy, chocolaty experience. Your body gets dry and rough in winters, to beat the dryness of skin in winters this body wash adds a fun element with chcolate, and is gentle, soft and has the smoothness of the chocolate. Your skin will absolutely love this gentle and creamy experience. Even after bathing this body wash keeps your skin soft and keeps the soothing sensation on even after few hours of shower.
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iCraze Event
Shoppers Stop launches its 3rd store in Jaipur at Man Upasna Plaza
Customers will be treated to the most stylish and desirable brands including US Polo, RS by Rocky Star, Wrogn, Being Human, ONLY, Vero Moda,Jack & Jones, Zodiac and many more under one roof. In addition to these, Shoppers Stop offers a wide variety of merchandise across categories under its exclusive brands Stop, Kashish, Life, Haute Curry, Elliza Donateinand Vettorio Fratini iCraze | December 2015 | 46
Shopping at the new store, Ms. Drashti Dhami commented, “I am delighted to be a part of the inaugural celebrations of the 3rdShoppers Stop store in Jaipur. I have always been a loyal customer of Shoppers Stop as I find most of my favourite brands here. You can find all your fashion needs here right from exquisite ethnic wear, to stunning accessories, to elegant evening wear and much more all under one roof. And since Diwali is around the corner, it gives me the perfect reason to shop to my heart’s content.” Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Salil Nair, Customer Care Associate & CEO, Shoppers Stop Ltd. said, “From the time we opened our first store in Jaipur, we have had an enduring and successful relationship with our customers. The launch of our 3rd store is a testimony to the
burgeoning demand of this fastgrowing fashion conscious city. Furthermore, with the festive season in full swing, the new store will be a fresh fashion hub for the city. He further added, “We have a large base of our loyalty programme, First Citizen, members in Jaipur. This new store will cater as a convenient fashion destination for our First Citizen members who reside in the catchment.” The new store houses Mothercare, a world-renowned brand for maternity, baby and childcare products. Known for its uniformly high standard of quality worldwide, Mothercare stocks a variety of products for mothers and babies, toddlers and children till eight years of age, the focus being on style, function and safety.
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promise of bringing flavours from different parts of the world on your platter. “Platterzz” is the brainchild of a successful entrepreneur Sanjay Gadh along with his associate partners, with diversified businesses in Hospitality, Events, Infrastructures and Mining Industry. With “PlatterzZ”, they
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ith “Udaipur”, the royal destination of Rajasthan, taking to international cuisine with ease and ample number of tourists visiting from all over the world every year, “PlatterzZ” – “a niche global cuisine restaurant has been recently launched in the heart of the City. The major USP of the place is the look and the feel that is evolved by transforming an old house into a chic and fine-looking restaurant while maintaining the real warmth of the home. Platterzz is the only restaurant known for serving the maximum number of global cuisines with handpicked varieties selected from Mexican, Spanish, Lebanese to Italian, thai, Burmese, Chinese and our very own traditional Indian cuisine with strive to consistently add more recipes thus standing true to their
just need to pick up the calling bell and it will call them for you. They also give an option of customizing the menu and dishes as per your taste penchant. A unique ON-Site feedback diary speaks volume about honest remarkable positive opinions by the ‘happy guests’. “PlatterzZ” has undoubtedly set the bar up for culinary feasts and lush partying. Some of the delectable signature dishes include Spider Roll, Patatas Bravis, Ginger Fish, Desi Shanghai Noodles, Roast Chicken with Sauté Veggies and Herb Rice, Kheema Brushetta, Pan Chicken with Ginger Sauce, and some uniquely named dishes like Masala Mafia, Bullet Naan, Corn Aglio Olio and mocktails like Green Goddess, Beat the Heat, Forever Young. of the city with ample parking space, “PlatterzZ” offer its patrons spacious interiors with stylish and colourful ambience divided into different sections each having a unique concept depicting a remarkable fusion of conventional and contemporary art. An ecofriendly outdoor sitting comprises of a unique green living wall artistically self-created besides soothing sound of water fountain and a life Size image of «Buddha» to spread serenity whereas the family lounge has a captivating ambience and comforting mild music with tastefully done upholstery and fortifications. The USP of the interiors lies in the restaurant walls that give you the feel of an art gallery elegantly adorned with artwork by local artists illustrating their talent and cultural prosperity from across the globe. It is a unique feature of the place to freely promote and display their art works, paintings, photographs or any other wall mounting masterpieces. The
restaurant also has a 25 seater lounge section with “LIFE SIZE WALL SCREEN” to enjoy TV events, entertainment shows, Sports matches’ football / cricket, kabbadi, other games or to have corporate gatherings, presentation, group party, events with music and karaoke evening. To add an exceptional feather to their personalised guest service, their one of a kind concept of “Calling Bell” is also sure to catch your eye. You needn’t look out and call for the serving staff but you
With the USP of most exclusive ambience, quality cuisine and personalised service, “PlatterzZ” is already receiving great reaction onthe look and feel for the place and is sure take the idea of ‘luxurious dining experience’ to another level.
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iCraze Travel
Trip to
Kasol
Kasol is a small village in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati valley, on the banks of Parvati River. It is 42 from Kullu and at the height of 1650 meters. I had heard that it is a destination where one can find best guest houses and cottages with beautiful landscape view. The Parvati valley is famous for cannabis/hashish which grows abundantly and one can even see it being smoked by the visitors. Kasol is also homeland for a large number of Israelis and Europeans who come here in search of peace and settle iCraze | December 2015 | 62
here only.
In evening, I took my bag pack and reached ISBT, New Delhi where I met my friend. We book HRTC Volvo bus which we boarded at 10 o’clock in the evening. We met a lot of foreign nationals in bus. Seems like we were the only two heading to Kasol, others were going to Manali, Rohtang or Lahual and Spiti. We felt sharp twists and turns beyond place called Bilaspur, although it was dark but we could imagine how the driver was managing on high hills. After 11 hours of night journey we were dropped
off at a place called Bhuntar. Meantime it started raining; we enquired locals about the bus stand and rushed towards it. There was no proper bus stand as only few old and small sized busses were parked in muddy water. We were not aware of the narrow roads full of twists and turns; literally got goosebumps. There were blind curves after every 8-10 meters. I had opened the window pane and could see thousands of feet moats just inches away, there were times when I felt like getting panic attacks; perhaps my friend was also feeling the
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ne fine Friday morning I received a call from my college friend who was in a mood to spend entire weekend in a place where he could enjoy being committed to nature. I was also bored up with city life and wanted a break to refresh my self so we discussed number of places which we could visit. After a long discussion we decided to visit a place which is well known for its natural beauty. It was KASOL!!!
same. Situation was almost like a roller coaster ride in the amusement park; although the landscape was spectacular and mesmerizing. I started talking to a local about the local tourist spots in order to keep my attention away from fear of falling in a moat. The local bus reached Kasol after 2 hours of crazy and scary journey. We took a double room in just 500 Rs which was perhaps the costliest in the vicinity. Our lodge was located on a steep hill from where we could see beautiful “Parvati River”, snow-capped mountain peaks and cool breeze blown by tall erected pine trees. We saw a lot many foreigners roaming here and there but we didn’t mingle with them at all as most of them were in a different frequency and could be seen wearing odd outfits. We encountered that the “Parvati valley” was also named as “Hashishi Valley”. I met with an Israeli tourist named Shay who said that number of foreigners (mostly Israelis) flock to the village every year and stay here for months and years. What brings them here is nothing but “Charas” (marijuana, which grows in form of weed) which they smoke and have parties in the forest at night. I had read and heard a lot about it from friends. We spent whole day in hotel and in nearby market. I wanted to see one such night party so I patched up with an Israeli guy staying in my hotel. We started from hotel at 8 o’ clock and hiked for around 2 kms parallel to “Parvati River”. We reached nearby an old “Shiva temple” from where we started hiking a steep hill. It was quite cold,
clearly visible stars in the sky and I could see shining snowcapped hills in moonlight after trekking for like 2.5 kms from “Shiva Temple”. Soon I could hear loud music, as we trekked towards it the music grew louder and louder and now some lights and dancing people were also visible. We reached the venue in another 10 minutes. There were foreigners all around, smoking “Hasish”, drinking alcohol and some were dancing senseless. I and my friend took coke and sat aside looking at people. It was a completely new experience in itself. I searched for my Israeli friend and returned back to hotel in morning 5 am.
The next day we decided to visit “Manikaran Gurudwara” which is around 5 kms from Kasol. We traveled in a local bus to reach at it. The mystical place is located on the bank of “Beas River”. The place is blessed with naturally occurred “hot water springs” where tons of pilgrims visit every year. We took “Langar” (free food served in temples and gurudwaras). My final day of trip was pre planned before coming here. I took local bus and reached “Malana” passing via “Dunkhra”. Yes! Malana…A village in deep
Himalayas which has nothing great but its grass. The village is known for “Malana cream” (a kind of hash) which is considered as world’s most superior quality and weed grown in any part of the world. Malana was destroyed in fire few years ago and still some houses are under construction. The village has its own jurisdiction and doesn’t rely on government to implement law and order. It is believed that the “devtaas” (Gods) rule the village and protect it from trespassers. The local residents call themselves “Rajputs” and do not allow lower cast, Muslims and outsiders were not supposed to touch the temple either, but the
time is changing gradually and a lot of foreigners are staying in Malana these days. There was marriage going on so we saw traditional “Nati dance” of Kullu district. It was so amazing to evidence a different culture and tradition. We took lunch in Malana and came back to hotel by 3 Pm. I was feeling little tired but very refreshed from mind and soul. We took local bus at 4 pm to reach Bhuntar from where our Volvo bus seats (Bhuntar to Delhi) were already booked. 63 | December 2015 | iCraze
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iCraze Predictions
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December 2015
ARIES
LEO
TAURUS
VIRGO
This is a good month, you feel abundant of energy and happiness all around. Your grand plans are meant to be followed all through the month for a better progressive life. New energy and stamina with good health will be experienced. Your hard work will pay off. Negativity of past month replaces optimism. You are filled with enthusiasm and new jest for life. You will feel healthy and free and may experience a change of perspective. New possibilities are knocking your doors. You get to know the importance of solving your problems with rational and conscientious thinking.
GEMINI
Gemini people feel winner and elated. Your constant efforts to stay healthy and shining will pay you results. You establish your strength and could be the motivator for others. Your life could be enjoyable. Put your Soul, body and mind in order and in control of yourself.
CANCER
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There is a need to pay very close attention to emotions. How are you feeling about things and people in your life? Socializing and talking things out with someone you trust is very important now and can lead to a healthier outcome to health breakthroughs. Health looks challenging. This is the right time to try a new health care approach, especially preventative care. Exercise, eating well, and making sure that you get enough sleep are all common sense approaches that you can revisit now with great success. You need to communicate something very carefully this month.
LIBRA
You are probably feeling overburdened and stressed. Stress may have taken a serious toll on your body, but there are things that you can do to re-build. Calm down and be sure that you are getting adequate rest and sleep.. You need not to get worried in this area of your life.
SCORPIO
You can bring a change in your personality that will bring compliments. Your will power is very strong that will not only give you strength to face the health challenges, put you at the right direction where you can live a disciplined life.
SAGITTARIUS
There is mental stress, anxiety which is not allowing you to enjoy the bliss of good health; you are highly perceptive and intuitive too. You need to control over your emotions and ambitions. Avoid travel, aggression and any kind of arguments with the people around you.
CAPRICORN
You may feel hyper at sometime and this may be harmful for health. Some negative energy in form of temptations, addictions may attack you. Don’t give in to your momentary impulses. You may find it difficult to accept that life has suddenly changed for you. Be patient and let the chaos dissipate and you become the winner.
AQUARIUS
You are sentimental and emotional, and may get worried on small issues. Physically you remain sound and healthy, but mental tension; anxiety could make you a diseased person. You want to be alone in your own world, away from all worldly affairs. Materialistic pleasures could be a burden for you.
PISCES
You are likely to have a desire to try out lots of different approaches to health to see how they fit. There is a powerful need to get deeper knowledge about spirituality. Regardless, you have to do what is best for you.