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With our first issue of the year we have made a resolution of bringing the best for you! iCraze always makes sure to leave you happy and feeling-good. A lot of good things have been curated for our readers with love this season! I sit across to bring out the new stories, and an extravaganza of new things with the beginning of the new year! With a dream of delivering everything from fashion to lifestyle, from travel to beauty and more we have succeded to an extent. With this new year we promise to bring more that would add love, glamour and certainly more things to you beautiful lifestyle. Bringing to you the best from the heritage sector our team went all the way to Jodhpur and made a visit to Ranbanka Palace. The beautiful heritage property can be a best getaway for you in the holiday season. They made us feel like in heaven. From fashion world we have for you in the closet, Mr. Fox, the luxury label for mens apparel. A huge list of options for you to carry and follow the new year trends of 2016 for bags and other accessories. Skin shall never be ignored in the winter season and here we have for you the tips from the very famous beauty expert Mrs. Sundra Bains on how to take care of your skin and keep it looking young all the time! For a lot more peep inside the magazine and let us know on how did you like the magazine! Stay Blessed!
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With the change in season, PREEVIN by Priyanka Batra reveal their latest vintage winter collection to refresh your wardrobe. 13 | January 2016 | iCraze
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The collection is flattering and will suit all body types, it comes in latest trendy looks with a unique feel and flow of the fabric - from a pop of pretty pink to a burst of sunshine yellow – these dresses will make you stand out from the crowd. iCraze | January 2016 | 14
As winters are approaching the collection indulges deeper and denser into the colour palate which includes shades of dead red rose, hues of midnight blue and bottle green.
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Centered on design and exquisite patterns, the collection focuses on monotone as well as classic black and white hues. iCraze | January 2016 | 16
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Ranbanka Palace An essence of Royalty D
eriving its name from the war cry of Jodhpur’s founding clan, Ranbanka Palace was built at the turn of the last century for Maharaj Ajit Singh Ji. It is the only hotel in the blue city to be acknowledged as a ‘Classic Heritage Hotel’ by the Government of India. The recent restoration and imaginative up gradation have further expounded the unique appeal and well preserved colonial charm of this palace. Although the hotel is within the walking distance to many exclusive experiences and provides easy access to key addresses in the sun city, it is the proprietary service design and offering that leaves the most lasting impression. Designed for kings, the anticipatory service at ranbanka Palace is delivered by carefully trained and monitored young blood, belonging to nearby villages and families that have long attened to regal needs. Ranbanka Palace offers fully revitalized heritage accomodation ranging from deluxe and club rooms to extravagant suites in its lively courtyard wing, exotic Legacy Wing and luxurious Jodhana Wing. Guests staying in the 19 | January 2016 | iCraze
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Jodhana suites are in for a royal rapture and can partake in unparalleled experiences. The USP From special in room access to artisans like tie and die artists, joothi makers, bangle craftmen and earthen-ware potters to sampling culinary delights and family recipes from the royal kitchen to lovely while wine, herbal fragrant teas, french press coffee, luxurious amenities and much more. The private terraces in the Jodhana wing are excellent for spending quality time with loved ones and are ideally suited for small jamborees. Luxury Stay! With accomodation and experience across a wide range of budgets, Ranbanka Palace hotel welcomes every traveller to revel in its carefully preserved heritage and aura. It boasts of 70 fully revitalized heritage rooms ranging from deluxe to club rooms. The Legacy Wing houses aesthatically restored chambers of the Maharaja. It provides the most exotic experience ranging from suites like Jodhana Shikar where valuable hunting paraphernalia abounds to the Royal Suites with their extravagant four poster beds and grand fireplaces.
Guests staying in the Jodhana Wing can experience luxurious intricacies of the bygone era. Your holiday experience are exponentially heightened by the access to the royal family’s chefs and craftmen as well as their private camel reserve, polo stables and more. Overlooking Ranbanka’s quaint courtyard, the Jodhana wing houses 15 exclusive suites that are accentuated by artefacts from the family’s private collection. Evenings greet guests with the fragrance of traditional incense, herbal teas and french press coffee. There is special inroom access available to some Jodhpur’s best artisans including joothi makers, bangke craftmen, tie dye artists and earthen-ware potters. Aromatic Dine Ranbanka Palace has multiple dinning venues where guests can enjoy the delicacies from the royal kitchen: The Panchranga Restaurant A multi-cuisine restaurant offering excellent continental, oriental and Indian flaovours. The 150 cover air conditioned indoor dinning area over looks
the central courtyard and beautifully integrates the five royal colours of Jodhpur’s flag. The lavish buffet spreads of Panchranga are a traveller’s delight and feature different delectable dishes every day. The Rajasthani Baithak Flaking the restaurant, Ranbanka Baithak is designed for unwinding and lounging. Replete with traditional bajots and gaddi massons, the Rajasthani Baithak is also the ideal setting for experiencing the famous Ranbanka Thali. Prepared by second generation chefs of the royal family, this traditional meal is a must. The Jodhana lounge This cozy contemporary lounge is surrounded by windows and provides an a la carte experience that may feature specials from royal family’s own kitchen. Sip on one of the fine teas, relish delicious meals, delight in the barbeque specials or just spend the quality time with friends and relatives. To help the guests create the most memorable dinning experience, be it to mark their special occasion or a romantic
The recent completed restoration and imaginative upgradation have further expounded the unique appeal of the Courtyard Wing. All deluxe rooms have been upgraded and their bathing chambers have been redone completely, to integrate superior amenities. 21 | January 2016 | iCraze
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dinner, Ranbanka Palace’s Al Fresco a la carte provides for various sitting and royal dinnig experiences. The Chabutra In the courtyard, by the pool side, chabutra offers two distinct open air dinning experince. One is a lively hotspot under the Neem tree where regal hospitality and demeanors takes the guests into the bygone era, while the other is a serene longe tucked away under a romantic canopy of lights and neem tree. BBQ by the Baradari Located between the bar and the restaurant this is the latest addition at Ranbanka Palace. It flows around a traditional marbel fountain and offers a live service of a wide variety of kebabs, red meats and exotic delighst. BBQ by the Baradari is a hearty and memorable culinary experience. iCraze | January 2016 | 22
The Varandha lounge Filled with whiffs of cinnamon, this lounge features specials from the palace bakery. Located in the Lobby, the Varandha lounge is replete with motifs and workmanship of the royal family’s trusted karigars. It provides a relaxed ambience where rays of the sun take a new dimension. The Rustic Roof The privacy is priceless as you are surrounded with interesting lattice work from the early 20th century and breathtaking view of the Mehrangarh fort on one side and Umaid Bhawan on another. The Polo Bar The Polo Studded with Polo Trophies amassed by the family over generations, the Polo bar at Ranbanka Palace is awash in a colonial character. Raj Kumar Karan Vijay Singh, Grandson of Maharajadhiraj Ajit Singh
Ji and owner of Ranbanka Palace is also a polo player in international repute. The Polo Bar is dynamic, well stocked and serves some of the world’s finest beverages. Recreational and Cultural Entertainment at Ranbanka Palace From traditional music recitals, Kaalbelia dancers and Langa singers to exciting puppet shows, the central courtyard transforms with myriad array of cultural performances. It offers an exotic journey into another era and features artists belonging to families that have perfection in their art for the royal courts. Shopping Arcade: The boutiques at Ranbanka Palace retail many unique products that showcase the region and its workmanship. The electic mix of offerings
also feature antiques, carpets and rugs, quilts and blankets, Rajasthani puppets, filigreed miniatures, kashmiri embroidered shawls, marble inlay work, old silver jewellery as well as spices, flavoured teas and tie and dye items. We serve you with! The hotel offers all basic concierge services like currency exchange, doctor on call, express laundary and dry cleaning, postal or parcel services, flower and basic decorations, transfer etc. Guests staying in the Jodhana Wing can acquire access to exclusive functions and parties. The robust travel and tours desk is very helpful in arranging all kinds of transport; from Camel to Horses and Jeep safaris to Elephants.
The Full Day sightseeing includes a visit to Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid palace, Clock Tower and Mandore Garden. The hotel offers business facilities like multilingual staff, secretarial services, printing, scanning, photocopying and facsimile. The Wi-Fi and broadband internet access are available.
parties. A perfect place to hold weddings and related functions in a Royal ambience. At Ranbanka Palace, the meeting room is avalaible for corporate meetings, seminars and social events. Wedding:
Some occasions or celebration in life deserve more than just a party and some meetings deserve that extra care. For times when one wants to outdo oneself, Ranbanka Palace is there to deliver it.
As rightly said, marriages are made in heaven but a perfect wedding is held at Ranbanka Palace, as it is centrally located. The experts at work at Ranbanka are there to seal the bond of marriage in a unique royal ambience and deliver the special moment one deserves to make the occasion remembered forever.
Lawn and pool side gardens can accommodate up to 50 persons for social functions. Catering is available for breakfast, lunch, hi tea, dinner, and cocktail
Conference Sun City offers a yet another reason for plan a vacation while you can also enjoy working with a twist from the daily routine
Rajput Hall:
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iCraze Cover Story to that easy feeling of freedom and celebration. At Ranbanka Palace, one can indulge in meetings followed by a dip in the pool. Spa The exquisite Spa by the Baradari has been commended for its signature therapies. The fragrance of the Kewara will greet as you enter this heaven of tranquility. The Spa by Baradari offers a complete bouquet of packages to re energize and revitalize. It’s an oasis of serenity, a real delight for the senses, rejuvinating, detoxfying, enhancing packages allows one to relive the days of royal glory. What could be more agreeable than relaxing and taking a bath full of flowers, with the aroma of roses regaling your senses into absolute bliss? The Spa offers a journey of
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transformation as one gets to indulge the mind, body and soul into a refreshing and nourishing experience. It offers its patrons traditional royal treatments, Ayurvedic massage and exotic therapies. Rejuvenating Spa treats are tailored. All ingredients are natural products sourced exclusively from Indian herbs, salt and pure essential oils to renew the senses and relax the mind. The trained therapists provide guests a range of treatments to choose from including massages, scrubs, wraps and facial. My Experience @ Ranbanka Palace My stay at the Ranbanka Palace was a grand affair. A chance of lifetime to relive the past and rejuvenate the lost self. A true amalgamation of past and future, myths and glory,
Ranbanka Palace left in me a lasting experience of royalty. Every nook and corner of the palace reflectes the culture, heritage and the legendary glories that echoes through the services and hospitality that were provided to us. The expert chefs and cooks of the royal family took my culinary passion to an another level. My stay at the hotel was a gastronomic journey as it was filled with authentic flavours and magical aroma. From the famous Ker Sangari to Laal Mass, Ghewar to Chocolate Brownie my every meal served was an affair to remember. Address: Ranbanka Palace, Circuit House Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001 Phone:0291-2512801
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‘Steam Punk Collection’ The collection delves into the classic mainstay of menswear tailoring with tailored waistcoats, overcoats, jackets, shirts and trousers; giving it a contemporary update with unique design features coupled with the most decadent suiting fabrics in 100% wool & wool and cashmere blends. The result is a regal line up of wardrobe classics that seamlessly integrate tradition with modernity.
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Style your winters! Here are some of the styling trends by the renowned stylist & Image consultant - Archana Dhankar
1. Silver Streak / Metallic Shimmer Winter is the season of festivities with so much to enjoy the best way to add oomph to your attire is accessorize with Metallic Shoes & Accessories. I love the glisten of silver sandals and bags, and no matter how cold the night is they will always add that sparkle to your dress.
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glamour to our look and is a must have this season. This piece has seen a major comeback this year and is here to stay even for the next winter. You would love how it can quickly create a night out outfit by simply adding fur coat to your jeans and tshirt.
3. Puffer Jackets: With the winter chill settling in, there is nothing better than opting for this fashionable puffer Jacket which is anything but your typical cold-weather topper. This winter, bold colours, delicate cuts, and cool add-ons accessories are trending big time 4. Neons: The vibrant shades of neon from late 70s & 80s will return with lots all add ons this season. You can pair them with neutral
7. Statement Hats: Make a bold statement with a headwear this winter. Big, neutral or bright, you can opt for any to match with your attire. Once you get a statement-making hat, be sure to pair it with some sexy ankle length or knee length boots and you are all set to welcome winters in the most fashionable way.
colours such as gray, navy, or camel. And it is sure to add to your vibrant personality. You can also choose to do subtle neon on your eyes, lips, or nails and keep everything else neutral or dark. 5. Chunky Knits: For the bang-on-winter-trend look, combine your chunky knit sweater or cardigan with leather, silk or voile for surprising effect. This season you will be many big designers coming up with some very interesting styles, Crazy embellishments, sheer styles, one-sleeved, graphic etc. This will make you look edgy and sexy, while still feminine and chic 6: Powder Blue and Pink: The newest take on winter blue is powder blue. Also pink, be it light feminine pink or bubblegum hue, regardless of
8. Ponchos & Capes: This ’90s clothing staple will
that you can’t go wrong with these colors this season. These shades with a hint of soft cream would be the favourite choice for tops and shirts this season. They offer both a modern classic and contemporary edge. Intricate embroidery removes the stark feeling of the hue
come back this winter with a bang! Pair an over-sized poncho with skinny jeans and sneakers for a super casual winter look. Oversized cape dresses will make you stand out this season with their embellished and inflated designs. The cape with metallic pattern will dress up any outfit. You can also pair up with your party dress to stay stylish and warm. 31 | January 2016 | iCraze
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iCraze Fashion Wedges have now become everyday staples and can be paired with almost any attire. From casual clothing to structured work wear. Work your look when you’re in a mood, dress stylish yet comfortable. Our wedges are versatile in nature and make sure you stand out from the crowd.
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Timeless, ageless, magical and beauty is what black is all about! The same coming into jewellery especially diamonds mesmerizes the jewellery connoisseurs. Black known for their versatility and eternal elegance, have always been a favourite since time immemorial. Hema S. Kothari brings a handpicked collection “The Enchantress” which is an amalgamation of mystic black and dazzling white round diamonds for the ‘forever ready’ women.
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Black Stoned and diamonds rings from Hema S. Kothari
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Supriya Khemani in a candid conversation with Wikka’s Founder and Chairman, Rupal Shabnam Tyagi.
or Rupal Shabnam Tyagi, the key attribute for beauty was purity. Married into a family of royal lineage,
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Rupal was exposed to a life of regal traditions and beauty secrets known only to blue blood. Taking up her passion for
aromatherapy professionally, Rupal established India’s first and one-of-a-kind aromatherapy clinic in New Delhi, India. Here is more
about her and her new aroma inventions! Born and brought up in a royal family, how did that inspire your interest in aromatherapy? I have always believed that the key attribute for beauty is purity. Married into a family of royal lineage, I have always been exposed to a life of regal traditions and beauty secrets known only to blue blood. Beauty practices had changed little over the centuries in my household, where simple natural products were used in grooming and maintenance. Regular visits to my family owned aromatic plantations and mango orchards stoked my interest in aromatherapy and lead to study the subject in detail from London and become a qualified aromatherapist. Launching my own aromatherapy based beauty and wellness brand, Wikka, gave me the opportunity to truly express this love for essential oils, understanding its benefits and offering it to my clients. Please give a brief on Aromatherapy. The healing art of Aromatherapy is the modern name for the ageold therapy of using essential oils to alleviate a wide range of physical and emotional disorders. Indians knew long before others did that sense of smell can be employed for powerful healing action on both physical and psychological ailments. Our Vedas, the treasure troves of ancient wisdom, the quintessentially Indian healthcare system of ayurveda and our folk/ mythic, tribal lore has umpteenth examples of how popular,
prevalent and recommended aromatherapy was. Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that treats the mind, body and spirit. When essential
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iCraze Beauty and circulated around the body. It improves blood circulation, digestion, enhances mood and relaxes muscles. How are aromatherapy products different from regular therapy oils? Aromatherapy products are different from regular therapy oils as they have the benefits of finest quality of pure essential oils and are completely natural. Each essential oil comes with its own therapeutic benefits like Lavender is a stress reliever whereas peppermint is a natural energy booster. Wikka’s beauty mantra is Go N atural. In a time, where even our food is artificial a nd chemical based, Wikka promotes purity and simplicity. Wikka’s products are free from adulteration or chemical cocktails of synthetic elements. The result is a formula, true to its idea and genuine in intent. That is how our p roducts help enhance your skin and its health without side effects. How did Wikka happen? I always had a deep passion for aromatherapy, which led to me setting up India’s first and oneof-a-kind aromatherapy clinic in New Delhi, India. During my private practice, I successfully cured clients suffering from fibromyalgia, arthritis, PMS, body pain, sports injury, migraine and post operative care and various day-to-day problems such as acne, dermatitis, sun damaged skin, ageing, alopecia in women, hair fall and various lifestyle diseases. My clients benefited immensely from her customized concoctions of pure essential oils and other natural products. iCraze | January 2016 | 40
During this phase, I also got the set up the Aromatherapy division for the renowned Amatrra Spa, The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi. Indepth experience in the field of aromatherapy over the years led me to launch my own label, Wikka. The idea was simple – recreate a world of purer times, where royal beauty recipes were based on completely natural ingredients like essential oils, herbs and potions. Wikka’s journey has been one of zero compromise - in formulation of products that are guaranteed to work miracles on the body and soul. Whom do you admire the most in the beauty segment? My admiration is Coco Chanel. Not only the looks but the philosophy behind the beauty that she holds has depth. Not to forget the success that she has seen in the beauty segment. Her fine dressing sense, the way she carried herself and the confidence that she oozed are reminiscent of her thoughts and understanding of what beauty is. Your beauty secret. Being as close to nature as possible and relying on home grown for 80% of your beauty needs is my beauty secret. Other than that replenishing your body with lots of water, Anti-oxidants and keeping a check on proper balance of Vitamins and Minerals in your system is very essential to look great. Best products among the ones you have made. We have a very selected range of products as of now and each product is the best in its respective segment. To name a
few, our hottest selling products are ‘Wikka Beauty Potion’ which can be incorporated in your daily beauty regime for all skin types and ‘ Wikka Hair Nourish’ a perfect blend to take care of all your hair concerns. Your Health Mantra. Health and Beauty are two sides of the same coin. Only a healthy body can hold a beautiful face. Having lots of Green vegetables and fruits in your daily diet gives a good boost to your health which reflects in the glow of your skin. So staying healthy is staying beautiful. How do you connect Wikka to your lifestyle? Wikka products are holistic wellness products that heal you from within to give you the actual beauty that reflects. They can be incorporated very easily in your lifestyle. These products inspire the belief that natural ingredients can actually show a huge difference when it comes to healing. This inspiration leads one to live a life in a more natural way. A message to all the readers on health and beauty. Even if you have to use beauty enhancers and colour cosmetics on a regular basis, you should definately heal yourself with natural products on a daily basis too. Give your skin the time to heal and regenerate in a natural way with the help of nature. Trying to find short cuts and instant fixes in your healing regime with chemical concoctions will not go a long way. You will soon realise that only nature can be the best healer.
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ikka’s Body Butter is very smooth and soft. It blends with the skin immensely and has beautiful fragrance. It gives a soothing feel to your nostrils. It contains the goodness of Avocado Oil, Shea butter and Cocoa butter that hydrates and nourishes the skin. It reduces the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch
marks and keeps skin supple for long. Aloe Vera and Lavender Essential Oil aid in skin renewal. An ideal product for dry skin. The body butter keeps your skin smooth and shiny. Eventually,
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ikka’s Honey Avovado Face Pack helps you bring back the natural glow to your skin. It is rich in natural antioxidants, facilitate the skin’s ability to rejuvenate and recover after being exposed to UV rays. Honey and Avocado Oil is an excellent natural moisturiser and has the ability to absorb and retain moisture. It helps slow down aging keeping the skin youthful, radiant and smooth. You will absolutely fall in love with your skin and would love to flaunt it without piling up a lot of cosmetics. I personally recommend using the products from Wikka as these products have a soothing fragrance and gives your skin a complete new texture. Fall in love and flaunt it with the Wikka Aromatherapy products! Be Beautiful! Be you! Ingredients: Pure Forest Honey, Avocado Oil, Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Germ Oil, Vitamin E Price: Rs. 1200 41 | January 2016 | iCraze
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Purab Paschim have launched their new line of jewellery exclusively for this wedding season with a fusion of contemporary and mughal style which gives it a universal appeal. The collection comprises elegant statement pieces like mang tikkas, ear cuffs, juda pins, necklaces and hand harness’s. 43 | January 2016 | iCraze
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The designer Ankit Khullar has used Swarovski stones to create delicate feminine designs with a royal charm. The jewellery pieces encrusted with pearl and warmed by green Swarovski will add sparkle to your wedding attires.
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Sinuous yet geometric, each piece is a work of art, painstakingly crafted by interweaving ethereal Swarovski crystals and pearls creating a perfect balance between classic and contemporary lines. Stylish and lightweight, the pieces are also extremely affordable, with prices starting at Rs. 7000. iCraze | January 2016 | 46
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or all those who don’t know what Parkour is, it is a natural method for training the human body to be able to leap and move from place to place by climbing, jumping and flipping. Some people might call it just an insane hobby born out of idleness, but for those who pratice is, it’s an ‘art of displacement’. One such group of parkour enthusiats is AsPk; Assam Parkour whom you can see jumping, leaping & climbing across the street, park, tree or any other spare wall. And when they are not figuring out how to cross a gap, you can find them chilling out; just like you and me. Let’s have an insight of how and what they really do as Chandra Thapa caught one of the enthusiat Rajesh Kumar in a tete a tete session. Tell us something about
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Assam Parkour? It’s a group of athletes who are interested in Parkour. Our aim is to spread this art of motion in the whole of North East. It was first started by a guy named Mozameel back in 2o12. He is from Goalpara district. Later on many other sharing same interests as him joined and gradually it reached this point. We have 5 groups practicing at different districts under the name AsPk How do you associate yourself with this form? I, actually everyone has been doing parkour from childhood, but we don’t realise it. I always liked this kind of stuff. I practiced it without even knowing it was parkour, so I think it was in my blood, the more I do it, the more free and strong I become.
Out of every other hobbies, why Parkour? I don’t see it as a hobby because it is natural; it is in our daily movement. It does make me feel I am odd one out, but am proud of it. How do you train yourself? We train every day in the morning for 2-3 hours. Interesting thing is you can train anywhere, as you can learn to move in any kind of environment, so basically the world is our playgrund. What makes your groups different from the others? Hmm! If you asking the difference between our and other parkour groups, there is no difference. Every tracer(one who does pk) are treated as brothers, every group practices as we do. We have people from
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different age groups, some are studying, some are doing job, and some are even kids. Practicing parkour needs a lot control on one’s balance and movements. How do you maintain that? Is there any specific technique to achieve that? Yes it need both control and balance. We don’ have to worry about it because gradually while training we develop in all aspects, control, balance, strength, speed. We have a strict schedule to which we all have to stick. It’s all in the hard work that we do and slowly we build our strength and improve skill. So the only technique to become good at any form is hardwork and dedication. Coming to safety. Aren’t you afraid of getting hurt?? (Laugh) That’s a question asked by almost every person. Most people see videos where they are doing insane moves, unbelievable jumps (which indeed looks scary) but they dont see the long hours of practice they have done to reach that level of skills. Everything starts from small, when we are full confident then only we extend our limit. So chances of accidents are very less. Suppose you are going to jump over a gap, you can decide by yourself if u can do it or not, if not we go back to a smaller gap and keep practising until we become sure we can move to bigger gaps. So you can say the risk of injury depends mostly on you, you can totally diminish it. Still to avoid any chances of accidents we use safety mats. Yes and most of time, the injuries are minor, which we are used to now
What are the common misconceptions people have regarding parkour. I am listing them: 1) Parkour is a dangerous sport. --it’s not, it’s just like other sports and have same thrill and fun. 2)Parkour is all about jumping here and there. --it’s an art of movement by which you know about you primal abilities and express freedom. How do you take parkour as? For me parkour is a way of life, it not only teaches to overcome the physical obstacles in your way, but also the obstacles faced in your life. It’s a source of motivation for me when I am weak. Is age an issue while starting parkour? Is there any ideal age to start it? Ans. That’s a good question. For parkour there is no age group, even a kid can start doing parkour (they actually do it without knowing). We take parkour as jumps and all it’s mainly about how you move. So anyone can start it at any point of time. There are many physicaly handicaped people who do parkour and are better than me.. What are the precautions that you take while practising parkour? Umm I don’t know what to say about precaution, but we warm up and stretch our body nicely to minimise the pain if we fall. If ur body is warmed up, injuries are less. we condition our legs so that we can take the impact when we jump from high grounds.
Tell us about the jam that you recently organised?. This was the third jam we organized in north east. Our group is the 1st in NE to organise a jam.Many tracers from all over NE participated in the jam. It is a platform that give all the tracers to come together and share their tricka and skills and have fun. Any plans of taking your group and interest to national level? Yes we are working on that now a days. For that we need to better our skills and make videos inspiring others. One day everyone in this country will know and respect parkour. Its a dream, lets see what happens. On a closing note. What message would you like give to the parkour fans I would say if u want to start parkour, start today, even if u are alone, gradually many will join you.Thanks for all your love and support. Live free! 49 | January 2016 | iCraze
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n winters, skin generally becomes dry and flaky, it becomes really important to keep the skin moisturised and here we go with some skin care tips for winters and weddings! To begin with, eat healthy, drink a lot of liquids, maintain a balanced diet and don’t compromise on your sleep and fitness regime. 1. Understand your skin type. A beauty therapist or dermatologist can advise you on this. Skin can be categorised as oily, dry or sensitive etc. This would determine the type of treatment or beauty care that will suit you best. 2. Once the problem area is identified, such as dryness , dark circles, pimples, pigmentation, chapped lips, cracked heels etc. allow your beauty therapist to suggest a course of action which should be followed strictly to achieve best results. 3. Several things can be done to tackle general problems. Regular manicure and pedicure will keep your hands and feet soft and add lustre. It strengthen your nails. Paraffin pack is useful for dry areas like cracked heels, dull face and dry hands. 4. Soaking feet in warm water & rock salt, before the bed
time helps relieve fatigue and improves blood circulation.
Few general tips for hair: Dandruff : Add castor oil, mustard oil and coconut oil and apply over night. Wash with warm water in the morning. Select the right Shampoo for your hair: • If you hair is of dry, herbal shampoo or egg shampoo will suit best. • If you have normal hair, then use fruit or henna shampoo. • If you have oily hair, then use lemon shampoo. 5. The winter cold is harsh on the skin. Regular and good quality facials, moisturises the skin that helps it to remain healthy and maintain its natural glow. 6. A regular body massage rejuvenates the body besides adding a sense of well being and freshness. Exfoliation treatments are advised for adding more glow and smoothness to the face and body: A mixture of 2 tsp sugar ,2 tbsp olive oil, with pulp of any fresh
fruit (banana, papaya, aloevera or orange) can be applied on the face, full body and especially hands & feet. Wash after 15 minutes. 7. Application of appropriate body lotion after bath is very useful in maintaining body tone and skin texture. 8. Healthy diet which includes: fresh fruits, salads, vegetable soup, curd and milk give the skin a natural glow and energise the body. 9. Cold air of winter leads to dryness of lips. Scrub lips with sugar, honey and coconut oil. Leave for 10 minutes and wash with warm water and thereafter apply vaseline or glycerine. Use good quality lip gloss or light colour lipstick regularly. 10. For maintaining extra gloss & lusture to hair, regular head massage with either olive oil / coconut oil or sarson oil is recommended. Get hair spa at salon at least twice a month. This will tone down frizz & add shine to your hair. 11. Neat and well shaped eye brows are perhaps the best beauty enhancing feature of the face. This should be taken care of by a professional. Threading and Brazilian wax is recommended. 51 | January 2016 | iCraze
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No matter if it is winter or summer, work burden never falls off. For you to relax and rejoice the time after work we have for you the Marigold foot soak by SkinYoga.
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It works as an excellent coolant to bring down body heat and give you a heavenly feel. It soothes and de-tans sun burnt feet, certainly that becomes one of the most important factor to use foot soak. The seasalt relaxes tired muscles and removes dirt. Coconut reveals softer, moisturized and well-nourished feet that happens to be the best part in winters. I started using it, when are you gifting it to yourself? Rs.1,550.00
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Regular De-tans are very important for your skin, it improves skin hydration and removes the dead cells that accumulate over your skin due to which it seems dull and dark.
Additionally, the caffeine enhances fat metabolism and removes liquid and fat from your skin, ultimately reducing the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks. The natural oil moisturizes and nourishes your skin. This scrub also treats inflammation and protects your skin from sun damage. Make the Coffee body scrub a habit of your skin like your regular of Coffee Hour! Rs.1,795.00 iCraze | January 2016 | 52
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The Coffee Body Scrub by SkinYoga gives you the De-tan therapy at home within minutes and reduces cellulites that inturn makes your skin smooth and glowing.
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Winters seem to creep in when your skin becomes flaky and dry. You generally have no other option then putting up lot of moisturisers and cold creams and certainly with that your skin becomes dull and dark.
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We have in for you this winters Organic Harvest Body Lotion with Tamarind extracts which will keep your skin smooth and brightening even in winters. This natural moisturizer is obtained from tamarind seeds that improves skin hydration and reduces skin roughness. This lightweight hydrating lotion instantly calms skin, and visibly reduces redness and sensitivity. It repairs the dehydrated skin and improves the quality. This multi-tasking moisturizer handles the vital jobs of hydrating, energizing and protecting to maintain skin’s momentum all day. A must to be used Body Lotion this winters! One time use and you shall fall in love! 53 | January 2016 | iCraze
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Spawake is a Japanese brand enriched with the goodness of sea. It contains sea minerals in its list of ingredients. I was eager to try this Japanese formulated skin care product.
Moisturising fairness cream for day The moisturiser comes in a small white and blue plastic tub. The moisturiser has a sweet and refreshing fragrance that rejuvenates the senses at first. The moisturiser is bit runny and has watery texture. After massaging it for few minutes, the moisturiser got completely absorbed. Formulated with sea-sourced active ingredients and developed under advanced Japanese technology, Spawake offers you effective yet pleasurable skincare solutions to achieve healthy, glowing skin.
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Moisture Fresh BB Cream: Available in two shades, Perfect Glow and Natural Glow as per the needs of Indian women, the Spawake Moisture fresh BB cream is a multi-effect cream made out of sea minerals for its revitalizing properties. The BB cream has thin consistency which allows it to spread easily and so you end up using less product making the tube last longer. Also, it feels cool and pleasant while applying and is not heavy on the skin. The cream promises up to 8 hours of moisturisation and you will not feel the need to moisturize your skin easily for 5-6 hours. Why to buy: • Protects, evens skin tone, covers flaw, smoothens skin texture • Comes in two variant Perfect Glow and Natural Glow • Has a unique benefit like 8 hour moisture lock and easy spread • Contains Japanese kelp extract and sea salt
Spawake Whitening Triple Care Serum Spawake Whitening Triple Action Serum is a fresh & light weight gel serum that is alcohol free and gentle on skin. It makes skin smooth, soft & radiant. Formulated with Japanese Advance Brightening Complex, it has whitening actives Vitamin C, B3 & Algae extract to combat melanin. Packed in a plastic bottle with a pump the Spawake Whitening Triple Action Serum is very convenient to use. It is a very light weight gel based formula which quickly gets absorbed into the skin. It leaves no residue behind and the skin instantly feels soft and supple. The whitening action is provided by the active ingredients Vitamin C, Vitamin B3 and Algae Extracts. The brightening causing ingredients are all natural and not harsh for the skin. Why to buy: • Reduces melanin generation. • Prevent melanin accumulation. • Hydrates & takes care of skin. 55 | January 2016 | iCraze
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While considering Designer Garments for Groom, there are several option to choose from. The most popular trend in the modern Indian Society is the adaption of western men clothing in to traditional Indian Fashion. Many men are finding the lavish style of Indian Wedding apparel to be much more important than just a simple piece of clothing. This clothing exudes sophistication and luxury , as they are made of the finest linens and elaborately designed exclusively by Amit Behki who is known as a popular groom.
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Book: An Eternal Hero-Ram Author: Manta Bhatt In ancient times, when the Demon-King of Lanka terrorised Earth, prayers of the victims for protection, harmony, and the pleas of all living beings stormed the heavens. the Gods wondered who could defeat this most powerful evil force. In today's fast track world when India is at the verge of becoming the next superpower, we have forgotten the rich and vivid heritage we had. We all are familiar with the epic heroes of our folklore but hardly know the true essence of these stories, all they have become now is a mythology. With the motto to teach the young minds the teachings of our epics, Mamta Bhatt came up with the idea to make them a fun read. Being from Rishikesh, she has always been surrounded by the glorious stories of our pasts which made her an expert storyteller. Her interpretation of the epic Ramayana is a fun read. She has covered the whole aspect of the Ramayana in simple yet proactive manner. To make the book more interesting.
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‘I want to make Jaipur more Fashionable’
Lokesh Sharma
student who was rejected by the college fashion team has nailed it being one of the youngest choreographer of the country. Here we got a chance to peep inside his life and Journey. Chart about your early life. I am too young to be asked about my early life have not made so many histories (giggles). Indeed it has been the simple and sober one. I am the youngest fashion Choreographer of the country and just 24. It was not easy but destiny took me to the destination. I started my
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career when I was 19 from Jaipur National University. I was certainly a studious one and I did my Masters in Biotechnology. Fashion happen to me by chance, as we are attracted to the fancy things, eventually I landed being a choreographer in my fancy world because I wasn’t selected by my fashion team in the college. That vigour brought me here on the ramp. A major brainstorm that brought you to the fashion world. I was 17 and had a dream to be a part of the fashion team
of Jaipur National University, but my seniors denied due to some lacking points in me. That punch gave me a way and I started dreaming of becoming a choreographer and eventually my dream came true! Your inspiration. I am highly inspired by creativity and versitality and majorly my parents are my inspiration to work better every time. Chart about your experience of working with some great designers. I would like to name some of the designers with whom I loved
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working. Samant Chauhan, Rajdeep Ranawat, Sumit Das Gupta, Sharad Raghav, Niket Mishra, Arshi Jamal, Mohit Falod, Gagan Kumar, Gazal Mishra and Rajneeral Babuta. I had a great learning experience working with each of them. Chart about your latest Mercedes Doha 2015 event experience. For me it was almost like a dream come true to be the part of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Doha 2015. I always dreamt of working overseas and this time I got a chance to nail it. Certainly it was an amazing exprience where FTV was an Official Media Partner. You look forward to work with (Designer). Why? I would love to work with Rohit Bal, Sabyasachi and Manish Malhotra. Every choreographer has a dream of working with these people. You look forward to work with (models and actors). Why?
I am not really sure about the models and actors because for me it has always been a great experience working with all the models and actors
till date. It has always been a learning experience. One thing that relates to fashion you crave for? I would be glad to share this because wherever I go may it be a heritage place, a romantic one, beach side etc. I always try if I can set up a ramp. Ramp and Runways are my first love! Your best experience so far. My best experience so far was with Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Doha 2015. Message to the readers. Dream! Dream for yourself and certainly they will come true! 63 | January 2016 | iCraze
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Accessories! Bag: Fashion trends have always been rolling with the time. Sling Bags are the first thing people tend to notice as they are easy to carry, handy and ceratinly store a lot of things a girl likes to carry. This beautiful Red sling bag can give your little black dress a perfect combination and why just black, this bright colour shall look good on everything that you wear! One of the most beautiful features I loved about it is, it’s cute! Wanna Try?
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Quote on 2016 Fashion Trends! 2016 is year for extremes. The middle ground or the safe look doesn’t exist anymore. It’s oversized, bright, and bold to delicate and detailed. 2016 takes your wardrobe to the next level to take you way out of your comfort zone. by Sohel Lalvani of toniQ accessories
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nspired by the international runways and the global street scene we offer wearable fashion, hair accessories, garments, sarongs and scarves in a variety of colours at affordable prices. The brand has a plethora of options to choose from ranging from its exclusive designer collection of scarves, dresses, jumpsuits, accessories and more for the chic and stylish women of today.Â
The Little Black Dress! The little black dress is that one thing you can always wear! It is the perfect solution when you have no idea as to what shall go with the occasion. This beautiful black dress is designed perfectly with a great blend of designer net with beautiful neck cuts! So do not waste a moment and browse for iralzo. Iralzo has it all for you! Available at iralzo.com Rs. 845
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Soft Viscose Blend Printed Snood Scarf Prints in fashion trends have stood the test of time. Iralzo brings to you beautifully printed Scarfs. The brand has a wide range of printed scarfs that will definitely add to you style. This blue printed scarf is just amazing.The cloth is very soft and smooth. I bet you shall love the scarf and can use it with different styles. Available at iralzo.com Rs. 395
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Iralzo is the brainchild of Mrs Ira Malhotra and Mr Rajesh Malhotra who have been a significant part of the industry for many years. The aim is to build Iralzo as a hotspot for all the recent trends in the fashion industry that every fashion savvy person craves for!
Fancy Lycra Headbands After all the make up and dressing we generally stuck with the hairstyle and here we have the best solution to give your a regular but certainly a new loo with the fancy headbands at iralzo that will surely make you stand out of the crowd. Available at iralzo.com Rs. 145
Long Open Cardign in Jersey Fabric Long Shrugs are an additional option which you can wear with either denims or one piece in summers. But you can wear this long shrug in winters too. The Cloth is soft and comfortable in turn giving your skin warmth and keeping your skin safe from the bitter winters. Available at iralzo.com Rs. 545
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and other ethnic dresses. The crochet look makes it more attractive and adorable. Available colors: Cream/Brown, customizable in other colors in given period of time. What more to say when icustommadeit is here to bring out a product with all your needs! Try this one I personally feel it will add to your elegant look. Icustommadeit.com is an online
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Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park, Different by Design
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ringing loft-inspired design and vibrant social scenes to India’s Silicon Valley, Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park is an uber cool destination for the young, tech savvy and Gen Y travellers. Always abuzz with ‘Live @ Aloft’ performances, the hotel’s vibrant social vibe makes it a true destination sensation. Playful open spaces make it ‘Different by design’ both for business as well as for pleasure. Leisure Living! With 191 stylish guest rooms including 13 suites, Aloft
Bengaluru Cessna Business Park is located within the 4.5 million square feet Prestige Cessna Business Park which houses marquee companies such as CISCO, InMobi and LG to name a few. The hotel’s stylish urban design, buzzing bar and vibrant social scene make Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park
the hottest destination in this fast growing market. Rejoice @Aloft Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park boasts atmospheric public spaces where guests can mix and mingle, read, work or play a game of pool at the Re:mix
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iCraze Travel (SM) lounge or grab a drink and enjoy ‘Live @ Aloft Hotels’ that showcases live band performances by emerging artists at the signature W XYZ (SM) Bar. Spacious loft inspired guest rooms feature the brand’s signature 9 feet high ceilings, oversized windows, an ultracomfortable platform bed and walk-in showers with Bliss Spa® bath amenities. Designed for the millennial traveller in mind, Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park offers fast and free WiFi (the only Hotel in the city to provide free 50Mbps WiFi) throughout the property. Each room is equipped with a unique plug-and-play connectivity solution that connects most electronic devices to the 42’ LED TV, turning the room into a high-tech office as well as an entertainment centre at the touch of a button. Create Memories! Recreational facilities at the hotel include Re:charge (SM)
fitness centre and Splash (SM) pool. Re:fuel by Aloft (SM), a one-stop, 24-hour grab-and-go food and beverage area and the hotel’s urban cool café style restaurant, Nook. Work while you travel! The hotel offers 10,050 square feet of meeting space with the largest banquet hall being 411 square meters, 7 tactic meeting rooms equipped with the latest generation of audiovisual hardware and an outdoor terrace- ‘Backyard’ providing the perfect creative spaces for business meetings or social gatherings alike. What does ‘Cessna’ say? As Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park revolves around the theme of ‘Cessna’, the first thing that captures your eye is the majestic Cessna Plane hanging from the ceiling of the lobby. The lobby is flooded with natural light during day time, streaming through the glass walls, instilling a sense of space and openness. The
reception desk is a circular oasis in the centre of the lobby and follows a theme that changes every 3 months, with a different wrap for the reception desk, colourful cushion covers etc. The lobby also features other fun elements like 4 large LCD screens that showcase latest happenings in Aloft properties across the world and even a iCraze | January 2016 | 72
pool table to add to the fun! The art around the Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park was curated to compliment the Cessna theme. The artist, Mr. ThotaTharrani is a 2001 Padmashri award winner and he has taken the direction of abstract representation of Cessna and ensured that this element is carried out in all his artworks at the property. The art in Aloft has been classified into two
central themes. One being Cessna, and the other being innovations and inventions that enable our current technology dependent lives. Elements of the evolution of simple mechanisms like the wheels, air balloons, telephone etc. are reflected in all his works in Aloft Bengaluru Cessna Business Park. Get a first hand experience of luxury and do not forget to visit while you travel to the Silicon valley!
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Rejoicing the New Year!
Enjoy the exclusive recipes of Vanilla Surprise Cake and much more by Umang Garg, Culinary Expert, Mafia, Punjabi Bagh.
Vanilla Surprise Cake IngredientsCake flour- 3 1/2 cups, Butter- 3/4 cup, Sugar- 2 cups, Eggs- 3, Red food colour6 tablespoons, Cocoa- 3 tablespoons, Vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoons, Salt- 1 1/2 teaspoons, Buttermilk- 1 1/2 cups, Cider vinegar- 1/1/2 teaspoons, Baking soda- 1 1/2 teaspoons, Vanilla cream- 1 cup
and keep beating.
PreparationIn a small bowl, sift the cake flour and keep aside.
For FrostingCool the cakes for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, heat the butter and sugar until they become light and fluffy for 5 minutes. Add eggs one by one
Whisk together the red food coloring, cocoa and vanilla extract, add to the batter and beat well. Mix and beat together the remaining ingredients, Do not over beat. Place muffin cups and line each cup with a paper liner. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Mound 1/4 cup of frosting on top of each cake using icing spatula. Decorate with white eatable pearls balls.
Mary in the blue sea
Preparation In a large martini glass, add blue Hawaiian punch. Add cranberry juice and 7 up in the glass. Serve chilled. iCraze | January 2016 | 74
By Chandra Thapa
Ingredients Blue Hawaiian punch- 3 ounces, Safed cranberry juice- 2 ounces, Fizzy drink- 7 up
Creamy Sticks IngredientsCheese slices- 4 to 5, Corn flour4 tbsp, Maida flour- 4 tbsp, Cooking soda - a pinch, Red chili powder- 3/4 tsp, Bread crumbs1 cup, Salt to taste, Oil to fry.
chili powder, 2-3 tbsp bread crumbs and salt.
sticks. Cut into 3 or 4 smaller sticks.
• Mix all the ingredients.
• Coat them in bread crumbs and deep fry in oil.
Preparation• In a mixing bowl, add corn flour, maida, cooking soda, red
• Take bread crumbs in a plate.
• Place them on napkin wrapped plate to absorb extra oil.
• Roll the dough into lengthy
• Serve with mayonnaise sauce.
• Make a batter using water and cheese to smooth dough. Keep for 5 minutes.
New Year Oreo lake IngredientsChocolate syrup- 1 spoon, Oreo cookies- 3, Milk- 1 cup, Vanilla ice cream- 2 cup Preparation• Blend 2 cookies, milk and ice cream in mixer. • Take a glass, add chocolate syrup and roll the glass to decorate the side too. • Break 1/2 cookie in the glass. Add the blended mixture. • Finally, sprinkle the remaining cookie over the top. Serve. 75 | January 2016 | iCraze
iCraze Predictions
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January Predictions 2016
ARIES
You need to balance your health efforts with your professional and personal responsibilities. Be sure that you are taking time out for rest, relaxation and healing. If you put it in the last of your list, then your health will definitely suffer. Your goal should be progress, not perfection.
TAURUS Be careful when exercising, indicate minor injuries or sprains. If you’re in the process of healing from an injury, don’t overdo it. You may be suddenly introduced to a new way of looking at thing. You may turn to spirituality as well. On the work front, things are looking good.
GEMINI Your health will be giving positive indications this month. This is a result of all the hard work you have been doing to improve it. Following a strict regimen is on the cards. Maintain your exercise schedule and if you do not have one, try to start one as soon as possible.
CANCER You are on the right track; keep doing what you are doing. But don’t load yourself with too much of works; you need some rest and easy tips to improve the quality of your health. You may get busy amidst the hustle bustle in life; its best to prioritize your work and health should be first.
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illness may crop up and make a big hole in the pocket. Timely attention is must, prevention is better than cure. Try to follow a strict regimen to avoid any more illness and better go see a doctor before anything serious comes up.
VIRGO You may not be taking adequate care of your body and ignoring its needs. Do not worry, all you need to do is take care of yourself and get medical attention if necessary. This is a very spiritual time and a great time to get a reading, healing work, or other helpful input from spiritual types
LIBRA A good health that is combined with a youthful energy will keep you on your toes. It is time to listen to your body with great care and great compassion. Be involved in playful activities so you can have fun at the same time.
SCORPIO This is the time to keep you young by feeling young. You don’t have to undergo some full scale, uncomfortable, and difficult regime to feel better. Small, positive steps are most likely the kind of change that you can live with and make permanent. Stop worrying about your life choices.
SAGITTARIUS Health remains good if you aware of the needs of your body listen to your body with great care and compassion. Be spiritual, it might be helpful to give yourself the time
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and space to consider your mental thirst too. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eat and sleep right and you will see the difference. This is your time when it comes to career. If you are looking for a position then there are very positive chances for you to get it.
CAPRICORN The balance of body, mind and spirit is the theme of the month. Spirituality play important role and you are fully aware of it. You can heal yourself nicely just be in tune with nature and positive mindset. In case you have been feeling emotionally weak; don’t hesitate to consult a counselor or a holistic healer. Sometimes talking your heart out really helps.
AQUARIUS You will experience an inner strength to take control of their own health. It may be getting rid of bad habits that they know are not good for them and starting a new regime which will be good for the physical well being. Now is the time to be practical if you want to achieve tangible results in your workplace.
PISCES You need to let go of old wrongs and wounds in order to move forward. Others may also try to hold on to you and your health in ways that are not good for you or them. Meditation, particularly around issues of freedom and relaxation, is useful now.You are likely to travel in connection to your work.
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