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8 6 different ways to Winterize Summer Clothes
20 Chef Around The Corner
Out of 12 months in a year, weather in Mumbai is hot, humid, and sweaty for almost 9-10 months. While the other 2-3 months get quite...
20 Sharing Secrets from Her ‘Flavour Diaries’ - Anjali Pathak
“I have been in love with food, ever since I laid my eyes on it.” This happened to be the starting sentence of my...
On the 30ish Slope
12 Strong, Like a Girl
Here is a simple dream, a crisp white shirt, bag full of books and endless dreams. I write this article as a woman who was once a girl....
24 Entrepreneur of The Hood
24 A Breath of fresh Air - Achal Mehra of The Yoga House
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ROWEENA BHATIA Healthy Cooking & Happy Eating Founder, Chef & Director FATFREE ALMOST! Tweet: @FATFREEALMOST
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MOHINI Mohini is a Tarot Card reader, Hypnotherapist and a Life Coach. She also teaches reading Tarot Cards and various selfhealing techniques.
DIVYA PANDAY Lives in her own world. Wants to travel and explore little-big things in the world
ZEBA AKHTAR Foodie, Ambitious, Theory Digger. Loves Bombay, Coffee and the Sea
VISHAL DHAWAN Vishal Dhawan is a financial planner by profession and founder of Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors Pvt. Ltd. vishal.dhawan@planahead.in
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New Year Resolutions – Follow Your Heart It’s that time of the year when resolutions are flying all over your head. You pick some incomplete ones from the last year and reinvent some new ones. Chances are we have forgotten most of the ones we promised to ourselves last year or the year before. Why? Think about it. If they were so important you wouldn’t have forgotten them and probably as a result of that you would have completed most of them in the given 365 days timeline. I have a friend who has a resolution to Lose weight… every year. That’s not a resolution. That’s a desire. Resolution would be to go workout 5 days of the week and the result would be the desired effect. We all make resolutions. Elders may not openly talk about them as the kids proudly claim them the 1st day of the year. But we all do. Humans want change… for the better. They want the coming year to be better than the last one. We like to believe that every year begins with a clean slate. It begins with a hope of a better life – materialistic or spiritual or personal. Management Neeraj Vasudeva Content Zeba Akhtar (Assistant Content Manager) Sidharth Sodhi Graphic Designer Rishav Kumar Photographer Manali Jain Sales & Marketing Ali Ansari (Andheri West) (ali.ansari@livinglocalmag.com) Prajesh Podikalam (Bandra-Khar) (prajesh@livinglocalmag.com)
But is there a trick to achieve that?
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I’d like to believe there is. And it lies in these three simple words - Follow Your Heart. It’s not a secret mantra. It is the simplest mantra. A mantra I make a point to follow every year. I have tried to stay consistent with this mantra for quite a few years now. It may sound too generic if you read it the way it is. But if you simply apply it and follow it, you won’t need another resolution. If your heart desires to Lose weight… you will work towards it… every single day of the year. ‘Cause your heart desires it. If your heart desires to start writing your own blog this year… you will. ‘Cause your heart desires it. There is so much to attain and so much to accomplish. There will be unending lists to all that. Try putting this 1 item on the top of your checklist – ‘Follow your Heart this year’. It’s worth a shot. You never know what all gets accomplished as a byproduct of this one simple mantra (read as resolution at this time of the year). The magic of a magnificent 2016 awaits all of us. Follow your Heart! So here’s wishing that you fulfill all your resolutions this year. A very Happy New Year!
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Different Ways to
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ut of 12 months in a year, the weather in Mumbai is hot, humid, and sweaty for almost 9-10 months. While the other 2-3 months get quite pleasant and non-humid (hence non-sweaty days) and quite chilled at nights. And the latter has arrived! So, is it time to pull out the same old sweaters that you’ve been stocking for a trip abroad or this festive season? Not this time folks. Because getting into same sweat-shirt every winter is just so monotonous and traditional sweaters turn a person 10 times older than their age. So does that mean you create a completely new wardrobe for just 2 months? Most women want to look chic during winters but often remain confused about the styling. Hence, creating a new wardrobe may not be economical to everyone’s pocket. So this winter, bring out your inner fashionable diva and winterize your summer clothes, while adding/buying few winter garments to maintain the warmth. In order to make appropriate use of all your summer garments you need to accumulate few winter basics
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like cardigan, jackets, stockings, scarves and boots. Before we start let us understand the key to styling in winters – which is “Layering” Layers are a solution to transitioning your summer clothing to winter; to which the combinations are endless. You can either layer up (cardigan, jacket, scarf) or layer under (stockings and thermals.) Point to remember is – keep the undermost layer well-fitted to get better shape of the body. The beauty of layers is - often during the day, it may get warmer or cooler- so you can always remove/add a layer depending on your requirement. Here I’m putting down a guide making use of garments you could use this winter for various occasions like interviews, meetings, partying, college or work. You can pick up the style that suits your lifestyle and personal taste and make it your style statement this winter.
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by Priya Shah
1. Shorts
A pair of shorts is a regular garment for a lot of women in our city. Instead of giving them up during winters, you can pair them up with different stockings or leggings (printed or solid) available in stores or online. And trust me, adding strappy sandals to this mixture, looks really adorable. This combo of legging + shorts can take you to work, college, outings, parties or dates provided you match the right top.
2. Floral prints
Who says floral works only in summer? I think it is just a myth or a rule to break! Pick up any one floral item from these- blouse, dress, printed pants or accessories like bag, hat, scarf or boots and create an outfit using colors from the floral print and it can be a great way to winterize your floral summer items. (eg. A Floral print in the picture contains crimson, navy blue, green, purple and a tinge of pink – picking out any 2 or 3 colors out of all and using it in hat, scarf, stocking, boots, cardigan would look fabulous.)
3. Maxi Dress/Skirt
A maxi dress is a mark of a woman according to me. Plus if you’re a lover of different styles, you will surely not want to give up on your maxi dresses/skirts. To top it, maxi dress/skirts is ideal for winters as it gives maximum coverage and there is no limit to layering it. As projected in the picture, you could add a scarf, cardigan or jacket to keep you warm or you could use a sweatshirt or t-shirt over the dress to style it differently. Note: Boots look great with attire.
4. Crop Tops
“Crop tops can’t be worn in winter” – is a myth again! There are ways to style the crop top so that they look just awesome for this weather. Wearing them along with a long kimono or long vest is just suitable for “Mumbai” kind of winter. Achromatic (b/w) looks classy & if you’re a color person do pay attention to using different color schemes to get you a chic look.
5. Kurta
Kurta is the most common garment of us and since we already have many of them why not make use of it? Wearing them with sweater is way too boring and it makes you look older. This section is specially for working individuals who want to be in their Indian attire, also look professional and combat the cold – could use this. A long vest/jacket, longer than or equal to the length of kurta is one of the ideal pick. Alternatively ikat, shiburi printed jackets are trending too (as shown in the picture) to keep you warm. If it still feels cold you could add cashmere of pashmina shawl in a nice style. Note: Peep-toes go great with this combination.
6. Shift Dress
Shift dress is my personal favorite for winter. V-neck sleeveless shift dress + turtleneck long sleeves, round neck shift dress + scoop neck t-shirt/blouse or any shift dress + collared shirt - along with stockings. These amalgamations are perfect to take you for formal and informal occasions. The picture depicts a casual look on left and formal one on the right.
Layering Layers are a solution to transitioning your summer clothing to winter; to which the combinations are endless
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Stop making New Year resolutions, start acting on them
If you are in your 20s You may have goals like funding your Post Graduation by yourself. You need to know the year of your goal and the corpus required. You can consider student loans for the same. You may seek the help of your family to act as guarantor. Once you are employed post completion of your degree, you can pay off your loan.
return of 12% each year, you will need to save Rs. 10,000 per month if you start at 20 and Rs. 30,000 per month if you start at 30. So start early. If you are above 30 Owning a house, child education, pocket money to parents, emergency fund, and debt repayment could be some of your goals. It may not be possible to achieve all that you want in this phase, but defining your priorities is critical. Since this
A sabbatical for pursuing further studies could be another goal. Flexibility in the investments products that you use is critical, as you could find goals changing rapidly in this phase. Retirement Planning is an important goal which most people in their 20s do not pay attention to. For e.g. If you need a corpus of say Rs. 10 Crores when you are 60 years old, assuming a rate of
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will also be a very busy period from a career and family perspective, look for how you can add time to your life by outsourcing the management of your financial life, whilst it is still relatively simple. If you are saving for a long-term goal, consider a mix of debt and equity with high allocation towards equity. For short term goals look for safer instruments like bank FDs, liquid and ultra- short term funds. Tax saving is important but don’t make that the only focus. Control the loans you take. Make sure
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t’s the start of a new year. It is also a time to evaluate your ‘hits and misses’ – financial resolutions that you made at the beginning of the year that you kept, those that you did not keep, as well as what you want to achieve in terms of goals. Goals may differ based what stage of life you are in.
you are adequately insured for both life and health insurance to control risks to achieving your goals. Above 45 Child’s Post graduation and marriage could be on your list. You are also closer to your retirement. Remember that it will be critical to keep reskilling yourself, as corporate careers are shortening. Provide monies for that. Think about what you will do with your free time in retirement. Also, ensure that you have your wills and succession planning in place, so that any unfortunate event does not leave your family running from pillar to post.
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Have a healthy and wealthy year ahead. Vishal Dhawan is a certified financial planner by profession and founder of Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors Pvt. Ltd. He can be reached at vishal.dhawan@planahead.in. Vishal’s rich experience of close to 20 years in the financial services industry has led him to frequently write columns in various business and general media both domestically and internationally, and he appears on television
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LL | lifestyle On the 30ish Slope
Strong,
like a girl
Pooja Kochar: Founder of 30ishblogging and PhotoblogHER Blogger, Photographer and Speaker
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ere is a simple dream, a crisp white shirt, bag full of books and endless dreams. I write this article as a woman who was once a girl. What if, I jumped backwards from 30ish to 13ish? This is the conversation, I would have with myself. Don’t be afraid of your body changing, this is going to make you more beautiful. Don’t fear uncomfortable attention, you are capable enough to deal with it. Don’t let anyone make choices on your behalf, you are brilliant. You are a diamond, a rose, a shiny ball of fire, God’s best creation. You are loved.
Life Hack: Each time a woman, stands up for herself, she stands for the entire race. A girl’s self-esteem peaks at 9 and drops at 12. If she is empowered, it jumps at 20 again. We met these stunning & fiercely intelligent young girls and asked them to select a word that defined them. They picked words like strong, fire, power, smile, beautiful. The most striking quality was that they were completely
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unafraid and beyond inhibitions. Girls don’t decide to hate their bodies, we teach them to. She is not going to turn 25, and suddenly bloom into a confident young woman. We have to assure them at every vulnerable stage that she is beautiful, PhotoblogHER is my attempt to talk about positive body image. All our lives we make decisions based on these precious years of growth. A self-assured child is the most powerful source of inspiration. Let them be ambitious, creative, and independent. Take everything that is bright within you and introduce it to someone. As privileged strong women, we should take ownership and inspire the next generation to live fearlessly. I dedicate this article to our change makers, our dreamers, and our visionaries. It is my passion and mission to make every girl child have the same opportunity that I did. “You are beautiful not like the magazines, but because of the way you think, the way you love, the way focus, the way you stand strong.” Every girl’s self-worth matters.
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DNA SPA FACIAL
Synthia Lau International Beauty and Wellness Expert (Singapore)
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ere is a facial technique, which stimulates the natural skin functions to enhance the complexion. The polypeptide enzyme accelerates cells production resulting in thicker/smoother skin. The proteolytic enzyme gently removes dead cells and stimulates enzymatic activity leading to a livelier and brighter complexion. Damaged tissue is repaired and the skin thickens resulting in reduced sensitivity. The auto healing process intensifies production of collagen/ elastin and the skin looks younger. It includes application of Nano sunblock, which reflects sunlight resulting in a total cover shield against its damaging effect. It results in fairer skin and reduced pigmentation. To complete the program, we recommend a course of eight facials at a frequency of once a week.
means that for mature skin at around 50 years of age, the production of new cells is very slow. If we can significantly increase energy within the cells in the treatment process, we can cause the cavities in the pore areas to be filled up thereby removing the pitted scars rapidly, and we can exfoliate the dead cells quickly resulting in a more even colour tone. The answer is YES! We are able to do this!
AN UNIQUE AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION: A unique blend of strong actives to treat the following problems:
There is a need to activate the skin’s Auto Healing Function (AHF) so that the skin begins to produce collagen and becomes firmer and suppler.
Pitted scars Severe acne Wrinkles Pigmentation Uneven skin tone Lack-luster skin The approach: There is a sharp decline in cell’s energy (ATP regenerator of energy) as we age. This is particularly significant after the age of 30 years, when energy levels decline sharply until it levels off from age 50 years at an extremely low level of around 25% of peak energy. This
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The ability to boost cells’ production by protection of a general hormone, FGF-2. This will improve skin’s ability to synthesize production within the cells, thereby leading to the rapid removal of scars, and uneven skin tone.
The use of proteolytic enzyme, which has an intense desquamating function, works best. As a result, the top layer of skin is shed faster than normal rate. This action leads to rapid increase of new cells which in turn leads to rapid removal of scars and uneven skin tone. The use of tretinoin-like
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substance to control tyrosine activities, thereby lighten skin.
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The scary truth about
DIABETES, and what to do about it by Dr. Lily Keswani, MD, DGO, Integrative Medicine
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iabetes, although a serious health concern on its own, can lead to numerous health repercussions that can have lasting effects. Below are some of the complications diabetes can lead to. Your cholesterol and blood pressure rise up! It doesn’t matter if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes – all diabetes leads to hardening of the arteries and lowers your good cholesterol.
kidneys, contributing to kidney failure. An early sign of the condition is protein in the urine, which is observed upon urine analysis. Nearly half of those with uncontrolled diabetes will develop kidney damage within 10 years and 40 percent will progress as far as kidney failure. At the stage of kidney failure, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be required. Your risk of heart disease increases.
You run the risk of multiple chronic conditions, which can shave years off your life.
Aside from raising cholesterol and blood pressure, which can damage the heart, untreated diabetes, can hurt the heart muscle directly. Diabetics have twice the risk of experiencing heart attack and the risk of stroke is quadrupled. And while strokes can be fatal, they can also lend to lifelong issues, such as paralysis or speech problems.
Your vision fades.
Stress
Diabetic retinopathy affects roughly four million diabetics. It can begin occurring up to seven years before it is diagnosed.
The stress caused by the knowledge that you have diabetes, and are prone to complications, can itself worsen the condition.
At first, diabetic retinopathy does not present symptoms, but over time the images you see will appear darker. One study found that diabetics whose HbA1c levels (a measurement of glucose control) rose by one percent increased their risk of developing retinopathy by one-third. The study found that 10,000 people go blind each year due to diabetic retinopathy.
Financial cost
Studies have shown that 70 percent of diabetes patients also have hypertension, which can increase your risk of stroke or heart attack.
Your kidneys fail. High blood glucose can damage the
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The cost of medication, insulin injections, doctor visits, time taken off work, cost of dialysis and treatment of other complications, can be crippling. An Indian study concluded that the #1 cause of insolvency was a serious health condition. SO WHAT CAN WE DO? Here’s what JK, a 62 yr old diabetic, has to say: I have diabetes since 28 years and
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I am taking insulin since 13 years. My children are fed up because they want to eat sweets, they have to pay for my treatment, they have to take leave to take me to doctor. I am taking integrative medicine treatment for 4 months. Now I have lost 6 kgs weight, I don’t need insulin, my blood sugar is 87 and I am more active. I don’t visit other doctors, I don’t have risk for complications and I am very happy. I can go out again and I have no worry for insulin. Integrative medicine goes to the root cause of any condition and reverses it. Diabetes can be reversed in a matter of weeks.
To know how you can cure yourself or a loved one from any illnesses using a wholesome, natural process that attacks the cause, not the symptoms, drop me a mail at drlk.integrative.com
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by Dr Ritika Arora MDS Cosmetic Dentist & Implantologist Spl. In Facial Aesthetics Aesthetic Smiles Dental Clinic & Facial Rejuvenation
Turn Back the Clock….
Beautiful teeth go hand in hand with beautiful faces…
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f you’re 50, you feel 30, and look 60, it’s time the face in the mirror reflected how you feel. BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLERS from Dr Ritika Arora at Aesthetic Smiles can turn back the clock, and give you the youthful glow you thought was gone for good. Why We Wrinkle It’s no secret that as we age our skin develops lines and creases. It’s unavoidable. As our muscles expand and contract beneath our skin, we are creating wrinkles. Over time, our facial muscles move beneath our skin wrinkling and un-wrinkling. When we are young, our skin straightens back out, but as we age, we lose collagen and elastin and the skin stops smoothing back out. Botox Cosmetic Turns Frown Lines into Youthful Smiles By relaxing your muscles, Botox allows your skin to lie flat. Botox can take as little as 20 minutes to administer and most people are able to return to work or play immediately after the procedure. Dermal Fillers Make Signs of Stress Just a Memory
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Dermal filler can be used to replace lost collagen, elastin and facial tissue. As we age, facial tissue breaks down changing the way our face is shaped, and creating sunken areas where wrinkling and creasing occur. Dr.Ritika explains that injectable dermal fillers can plump thin lips, recreate youthful volume to cheeks, soften facial creases, remove wrinkles and improve the appearance of recessed scars. Dr. Ritika mentions that many of her patients report an increase in selfconfidence and zest for life, which is particularly important for those women who are back in the social scene after a divorce or the breakup of a serious relationship. Turn Back the Clock with Whiter Teeth Your smile is one of the first things people notice, but if your pearly whites have lost their luster, chances are you might be hesitant to show them. As we age, our teeth naturally darken, and certain substances can leave teeth stained or discolored, making you appear older. One easy way to turn back the clock is to have your teeth whitened, a safe, painless, and non-invasive way of achieving a young, healthy-looking smile in just 30 minutes.
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Turn Back the Clock with Laminates & Veeners. The ultra-thin, custom-made laminates, known as Veneers, are bonded directly to the teeth. They are used as an option for filling the gaps or camouflaging the discolored teeth that cannot be disguised by the normal whitening procedures. At Aesthetic Smiles, Dr Ritika Arora & her Team of Specialized Doctors offers outstanding COSMETIC DENTISTRY and SKIN CARE TREATMENTS. So, this New Year rewarded yourself with a more youthful and rested appearance and whiter teeth with improved smile. Dr Ritika Arora invites you to CALL 9619955929 to schedule a complimentary consultation and learn about your options for turning back the clock.
Your smile is one of the first things people notice
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LL | food Chef Around The Corner Anjali Pathak
Sharing secrets from her ‘Flavour Diaries’Anjali Pathak by Zeba Akhtar
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have been in love with food, ever since I laid my eyes on it.” This happened to be the starting sentence of my rendezvous with the world renowned chef and culinary enthusiast, Anjali Pathak, who has made an indelible mark for herself when it comes to Indian as well as world cuisine, and is now all set to take the hood of Bandra by storm, with her cooking studio, called ‘Flavour Diaries’ situated in Khar, right above the buzzing Khar Social. Being born into a food family, set the tone for Anjali at a very early age. She recalls being her grandmother’s pet because she used to be involved in the kitchen all the time, and this passion took on stronger roots when she actually began to work full time in her family food business, named “Patak’s”a brand which is famous all over the world. Despite being inclined towards food, her initial degree was in business, and it was only until much later, that
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she decided to go to Leiths School of Food & Wine in London. She obtained a distinction in wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), and has a Diploma in nutrition. Thus began the formal training in food. She has been a Celebrity Chef demonstrator at multiple global food shows including BBC Good Food Show London, Good Food & Wine Show in South Africa, and Fancy Food Fair in New York. Anjali identifies her style of cooking
‘Flavour Diaries’ in Mumbai is all about cooking and learning about flavours, in a relaxed environment as ‘easy and comfortable’. She had grown up watching Jamie Oliver cook, andsomewhere down the line began to identify herself with his style of cooking. And as fate would have it, she actually
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had the chance of working for him in the long run, which she believes, enhanced her culinary skills to a greater extent. We asked Anjali, that out of all the cities in the world, what made her choose Mumbai? To this, she promptly replied that, “Bombay has always been home to me. My mother belonged to Mumbai and as a child; I would keep coming back to this city. Therefore, when I decided to move out of UK, Mumbai was my pick. It was my tryst with India and I am extremely excited to create a conversation between my style of cooking blended with Indian flavours as well as world cuisine.” Anjali has a practice-oriented approach towards food and does not believe in measurements. She feels it varies from person to person, and each person has their own customized approach towards food. Her rendezvous with different flavours and palettes have made her pen down two cookbooks already, and her first cookbook actually won the
Gourmand World Cookbook Award. Her venture, ‘Flavour Diaries’ in Mumbai is all about cooking and learning about flavours, in a relaxed environment, under her expert guidance. To make sure those who come to her classes gain the maximum, she has designed an open kitchen with private stations, along with a coffee section with books to browse through. She also plans to host special chef tables and has an area organized for the same. The place has glass walls and makes for a cozy and well-lit environment. Her passion for food and quality cooking is reflected in the space, which she has created with utmost dedication and love. It takes a lot to shift countries to spread the love for something you believe in. Hooders in Bandra! Get set to explore a joy ride of flavours. To know more, log on to http://www. flavourdiaries.com/
RECIPES Paneer and Roasted Beets salad Roasting beetroot has to be one of the best ways to extract their rich flavour. I love to toss it with paneer to add some texture to my salad, and simply drizzle with a honey mustard dressing. Serves 4 Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time upto 30 minutes 500g beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp ginger powder 150g paneer, cut into large bite size pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons mustard juice of ½ lemon 1 tbsp fresh herbs, roughly chopped good pinch of salt drizzle of honey, to taste 100g mixed salad leaves 25g pecan nuts or hazelnuts (optional) 25g cheese, I like blue cheese (optional)
3. In the meantime fry the paneer in the remaining oil, moving them around frequently until they are golden brown on all sides. Drain whilst you make the dressing. 4. Mix together the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, herbs with a good pinch of salt and drizzle of honey. Taste and adjust the seasoning. 5. Toss the cooked beetroot, paneer with the mixed salad leaves, nuts (if using) and dressing. 6. Serve piled high with some cheese (if using) and some crusty bread.
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R E C I P ES START THE NEW YEAR WITH A
‘LIGHT’ BITE!
By Roweena Bhatia
Cook more for yourself and your family. You’ll likely wind up eating fewer calories, reducing saturated fats and sodium, and end up increasing the amount of fresh vegetables on the plate. These easy dinners put it all within reach. Happy healthy cooking!
Healthy Chicken Tacos Ingredients • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • Freshly squeezed, juice of one full lemon • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs • Cooking spray Olive oil • One whole avocado skinned and cut into wedges • 12 (6-inch) whole wheat hi fiber tortillas • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded low fat paneer or cheese • Low-fat sour cream (optional) or FATFREE ALMOST tofu mayo Preparation Prepare grill. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub spice mixture over chicken. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; chop, shred into strips. Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide chicken evenly among tortillas; top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cabbage and 1 tea spoon cheese and one wedge avocado. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
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Black Bean and Mushroom Sliders Ingredients • 8 whole-wheat slider buns • 12 ounces button or shitake mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices • 3 green onions • 2 garlic cloves • 15-ounce unsalted black beans, cooked rinsed and drained (rajma) • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (jeera) • 3/8 teaspoon rock salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 egg white • 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided • 4 tablespoons tofu mayonnaise (Fatfree almost!) • 1 avocado, peeled and diced • 3 oranges, cut into sections Preparation 1. Hollow out top halves of buns, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell. Place the torn bread in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Place crumbs in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Cool completely. 2. Place half of mushrooms on a microwave-safe plate; microwave at HIGH for 5 minutes, stirring mushrooms once. Repeat procedure with remaining mushroom slices. 3. Coarsely chop onions, and place in food processor. Add garlic; process until finely chopped. Add mushrooms and black beans; pulse 4 to 5 times. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in reserved breadcrumbs, lemon juice, cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, and egg white. Divide bean mixture into 8 equal portions (about 1/3 cup each), shaping each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. 4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp oil; swirl to coat. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned and thoroughly heated. Repeat with remaining oil and remaining patties. Place sliders on buns; spread evenly with mayonnaise. 5. Combine avocado, orange sections, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt. Serve with sliders.
Buckwheat Noodle Sesame Salad Ingredients • One packet dried buckwheat noodles (soba)* • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds • 2 tablespoons peanut oil • 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil • 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar* • 5 to 6 medium cucumber, seeded, shredded • 5 to 6 medium carrots, peeled, shredded • 6 large radishes, trimmed, sliced • 3 green onions, thinly sliced • 2 large Red bell peppers cut into long thin strips • Coriander to garnish *Buckwheat noodles and seasoned
rice vinegar are available at Natures basket and most supermarkets. Preparation 1. Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Cool. 2. Cook noodles in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool. Drain well; transfer to large bowl. Add both oils and toss to coat. Mix vinegar and all remaining ingredients into noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with coriander and serve.
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LL | community Entrepreneur Of The Hood Achal Mehra
A breath of fresh air: Achal Mehra of The Yoga House
by Zeba Akhtar
Life as you know has a way of its own. From a hardcore corporate profile, to hospitality and finally a destination that brings together the wellness of yoga and the love of food together, meet Achal Mehra, the founder of The Yoga House who talks about his massive transformation which gave the city one of its first ever yoga cafes! Here is one entrepreneur who is making heads turn with his vision. We caught up with him for a quick chat, and here is what he shared with us!
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Q. From sales to travel and hospitality,
the various forms?
Once I had learnt the ropes of business management through various top MN jobs, I was looking to venture into areas that I personally liked and those, which brought me, closer to nature, thus this transition.
Postures somehow came easily by just seeing pictures and practicing, to find the right balance in the postures and feeling effortless is more a state of mind.
how did the jump come about?
Q. Finally, on to yoga. How did that transformation take place for you?
I had learnt yoga postures as a teenager and later through life events, there was an inner quest, which gently pushed me into this direction.
Q. Were you always a yogi, or did the inclination occur all of a sudden?
I do not come from a yoga school lineage and I feel they anyway address a very small segment of what yoga is all about. My exploration into yoga was triggered by a sudden event in my teenage, which compelled me to ask the quintessential spiritual question, “Who am I.� I hope that I am slowly burning all those layers of who I am not.
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What is your vision behind The Yoga House? With The Yoga House, we intend to promote a health conscious lifestyle, health encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. We wish to touch as many lives meaningfully as we can.
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What is it that you wish to propagate? Somehow making people so fulfilled that they begin to live consciously not only for themselves but also for the entire community.
Q. Define your style of Yoga and what makes it different for you?
Effort belongs to the dimension of ego, as you make an effort to be aware and drop the effort to just be. I aim at letting the boundaries between posture and meditation become blurred. For me, as the mind becomes quiet, the breath flows with ease. This makes the body easily get into different postures. Ultimately, it is the awareness, which is leading you into postures.
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How easy/ difficult was it for you to master it? It was not difficult but one needs to keep testing the postures regularly to become comfortable in them.
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How has the response to The Yoga House been like? The Yoga House has been accepted well by the community and we have a dedicated group of people who have been with us through the years.
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What are your plans about The Yoga House, as well as your own path as a yogi? We feel happy to connect with as many people as we can, there is geographical expansion, and we will have a few more units of The Yoga House as we go along. For me personally, it is just accepting what life has to offer reach day.
Q. To anyone reading the article, what would be that one pro yoga advice that you would like to pass on?
Breath is vital, always retain awareness of it.
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Celebrating with a cause-
The Hive
Community Festival by Zeba Akhtar
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ver the years, ‘The Hive’ has been one of those places where free spirit, art, and culture has taken refuge and gained prominence. Some of us may have worked at The Hive collab, shopped at the various flea markets, attended many workshops, and reveled in poetry and comedy at the various open mic nights. The Hive ended 2015 with a bang and their ‘The Hive Community’ festival and was an absolute hit. As is their tradition, they tried to keep it quirky, and cool, with never seen before events. The two day festival held on the 19th and 20th of December had a small flea market, the best of experimental theatre, poetry, comedy, music, workshops and wellness activities as well. Living Local was present at this two-day extravaganza and we had a great time. The flea market was a success with tiny pop up shops selling the quirkiest of stuff. From mojris and funky shoes, to dream catchers, costume jewelry, bags and wallets, home décor items such as fancy lanterns and bright lights along with jewelry boxes, coasters, apparel, books and bookmarks and the likes. That apart, there were numerous food stalls with gourmet chocolates, cakes, and mocktails. Their signature café, The Hungry Traveller was dishing out some cool food items as
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well. And how can any activity at The Hive be successful without any performances? The festival was also an extravaganza when it comes to art. There were a number of workshops along with performances such as Shehar Ki Ladki (a play based on a typical Bombay Catholic girl), Performances of Stories by Edgar Allan Poe and Mahasweta Devi, Bestest Stand-Up with Utsav Chakraborty, Bhavish Ailani, and Sundeep Sharma, a play called Toba Tek Singh, and Improv Jam 4 with Gavin Methalaka. There were workshops by Terribly Tiny Tales, Short Story Writing by Karishma Attari, and Being Minimal, which was a design workshop. That apart there were sessions such as Body Listens with Neha Bhat, and Stress Relieving Yoga by Jenil, focusing on health and body. However, the best part about the entire initiative was its association with a cause. Known as ‘Namma Chennai’, the festival was organized with a view to generate charity for the Chennai floods and all the proceeds of the festival were to be dedicated to flood relief in Chennai. This association heightened the spirit of the festival further and people from all around the city dropped in to pledge their support.
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Expanding your opportunities with Spanish language at
INSTITUTO HISPANIA
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he first of its kind, Instituto Hispania was founded in 1997 and has successfully entered the 19th year of imparting quality Spanish education in India. With expert teachers from India, Spain and Latin American countries in all of our 5 centres (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Pune) we are a leading institute that specializes in teaching Spanish language as well as expertise in handling translation, interpretation, voice over and corporate training. Over the years, we have developed, designed and published our own study material of International Standard, as well as provide International Certification (D.I.E Examination), through International affiliation to FIDESCU (Ministry of Education and Culture in Spain) The founder and director general of Instituto Hispania Ms. Laura Benito, a Spanish national with a Postgraduate in Psychology of Education from
Importance of Spanish Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, and a M.Phil. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi states: With 548 million Spanish speakers, Spanish language has proven to be one of the most important languages in the business field, due to growing interaction between India and Spanish speaking countries. Making a difference Our interactive and communicative approach and the use of multimedia classrooms across the country Our Syllabus follows the guidelines of European Framework of Reference from A1-A2 (Beginners course) B1B2 (Intermediate course) and C1-C2 (Advanced course) Our cultural approach to learn not only the language but the traditions and customs of the Spanish speaking countries Excellence Award Instituto Hispania is the only specialized Spanish institute in India who has obtained Awards several consecutive years. Time Research Group, through Big Brands Research has awarded the “Best Spanish Institute” to Instituto Hispania in 2009, 2010, 2012 and in Delhi 2013, 2014 and 2015. In Mumbai 2012
Today, people increasingly need to be educated in language—especially Spanish—to keep up with their education, business or tourism purpose. Knowing Spanish offers you many opportunities in the fields of teaching, translation-interpretation, tourism, hotel management, journalism and among others. We also have many activities during the year, such as: educational workshops, forums, Spanish gastronomy festivals, cinema forum and much more!
Get 25% discount in private tuition packages To know more about us visit www.institutohispania.com Twitter: @IHispania Facebook: Instituto Hispania India Address: 201, 2nd Floor, Sai Sangeet CHS, Plot 368, Linking Road, Khar West. Mumbai. 400 052 Maharashtra, India Contact us: (91-22) 26482184, 91-981929 9471 Email: info.mumbaiinstitutohispania.com For your reference this is our logo that can be placed at the top of the page on the right or middle side
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t is hard to be a fashion designer. You have tonnes of things to do, and a thousand deadlines to meet. It is even harder being a mother; you have more deadlines, and more than tonnes of things to do at one time. Most women live with the guilt of choosing between proper parenting and their careers, but here is someone who has carefully created an equilibrium between both and is a successful worldwide renowned fashion designer along with being a doting mother, meet Payal Singhal. Payal had always belonged to a family dedicated to garments and fashion, and she attributes that as one of the key reasons behind her choice of career. However, what’s more inspiring is that she started with her passion for clothes when she was just fifteen years old. At such a young age, she entered a fashiondesigning contest with such tenacity that none other than Aishwarya Rai donned her winning outfit. Thus began her journey into the whirlwind world of fashion. Post marriage, despite moving to New York she nurtured her passion and founded numerous stores across the city, while at the same time handling her store in India remotely. There were runway shows, celebrity styling, collections that needed to be organized, retail purchases to be looked into, and stored to be run, all that while making sure she had enough time and energy to give equal dedication to her son. “I have two babies. My career and my six year old son, and I make sure I devote myself meticulously to both of them, despite having a crazy schedule.” Smiled Payal as she spoke of the rules that she lives by. To maintain balance she’s organized her life around a set of rigid as well as flexible rules. Evenings 4 pm to 8 pm are strictly devoted to her son, and she tries and makes sure that nothing hinders that, while the rest of the day she spends trotting around the city, attending meetings, managing people and coming up with her intricately detailed collection of clothes. When it comes to her style of clothes, Payal describes her clothes as apparel made for the contemporary Indian woman, yet seething in tradition. She describes her clothes exuding luxury, without being ridiculously expensive. When asked about her favorite collection until date, Payal spoke of her debut graduation collection, which is closest to her heart. Titled as ‘The Satanic Verse’, the collection displayed black bridal wear, a relatively unexplored
generation feels the same, wanting to fly away, and yet longing for home.” This sentence itself defined her approach towards her life and career, trotting the globe, yet keeping her loved ones close.
dimension when it comes to Indian wedding couture. The collection was well received and explains her sense of fashion and design, where the key focus is on finding a twist in the regular rather than playing by the rules of the book. With multiple stores, fashion shows, as well as an e-commerce site (www. payalsinghal. com), Payal’s energies are d e d i c a t e d towards creating a niche for her brand in world fashion, and each collection is a step towards the same, while at the same time maintaining a key balance between work and life. To our signature statement, “you might be travelling global, but you are always living local,” Payal replied in agreement saying that, “Home is where the heart is. I, myself have an immense amount of wanderlust. I think our entire January 2016 | Volume 1 Issue 9 | Living Local Mumbai (Bandra-Khar Edition) 29
LL | community What’s Happening Cocktail Cockamie at The Daily 50 COCKTAILS. TWO MONTHS. PREMIUM ALCOHOL. 300 ++. WOW! To appease the budding cocktail connoisseurs within us, The Daily Bar & Kitchen has fifty new cocktails ready to be rolled out this month from Sunday, 13th December 2015 till the 11th of February 2016, during the crowd favorite event ‘ Cocktail Cockamamie’, a feat that no other bar has ever attempted! Using only premium alcohol (Absolut, Beefeater, Jim Beam, Teachers), the mixologist at the restaurant has come up with fifty concoctions, each tailored to give you a taste of exotic drinks enjoyed globally, all at a throw away price of just 300++. PS: The Cocktail Cockamamie will be running every week from DEC to FEB from SUNDAY to THURSDAY only. To add more goodness to this frothy revelry, during Cocktail Cockamamie a word that starts with ‘cock’ will be uploaded exclusively on The Daily’s social media pages as a part of the ‘Cockamamie Whispers’, for example, Cock-a-doodle-doo, Cockroach, etc. The first three people who whisper the ‘word of the day’ to the bartender/manager will get the drink on the house! Where?: The Daily, S.V Road, Bandra When?: 13th December to 11th February
TIME Sun Jan 24 2016 at 11:0 VENUE Urban Community Development Centre , 14th Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050 One day Big Bazaar at Bandra will be the platform for small sellers , startups and low budget entrepreneurs to sell their products in market. A great opportunity to mark urself in growing market wherein we will witness more than 1000 visitors over span of 10 hours. Dont miss the Bazaar. Do visit and spread the word.
A Flea is all about *chilled craft beer*, tasting delicious wines, coolers, entertainment, laughter, memories, shopping and a lot of happiness. HURLY BURLY flea is a shopping paradise, fun-time and life-style destination which is a must experience. With very unique yet subtle shopping options and more fun activities to rejoice and enjoy the originality, creativity and innovative ideas – HURLY BURLY flea ought to be on one’s bucket list. Around the hustle and bustle of the city, this old bungalow with a serene garden porch surrounded with trees has a treasure box filled with edgy & colorful fashion clothing, accessories, bath & body treats, bags and clutches, artwork, healthy juices, tasty treats and a lot more - at one destination. The grand festival has been designed to create an upmarket shopping experience filled with fun, quirk and style. It is a venue adorned with colorful décor, draped with hangings to compliment the season of summer and perfectly lit up for evening selfie-sessions. The festival features more than 40 unique shopping brands. While women are busy calming their nerves at this shopping paradise with some wine in their hands, the men can beat the heat with some chilled beer. The DJ will be at your service right from noon till late evening, along with a stage area for singers, dancers and entertainers. HURLY BURLY flea will be the perfect place to enjoy a warm afternoon and a chilled evening to give oneself a dose of pop up life-style and food all together at one place. Address: Corona Gardens, Next to Bungalow 9, St John Bapist Road, Bandra West Date: 6th February, 2016
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Anything But LoveA Play When?: January 17th, 2016 from 7: 30 pm onwards. Where?: St. Andrew’s Auditorium Mandira Bedi and Samir Soni star in ‘Anything But Love‘, a comedy for adults with cut throat humor, blended with stilling poignancy. You and I in this beautiful world. Well the world isn’t really that beautiful, especially if you and I have been divorced and happens to bump into each other. Anything but love, is a story of two such people, recently divorced but may be still very much in love. Does life give them a second chance? Do they conform? Between gay psychiatrists and second spouses will they choose to be with each other or will they let bygones be bygones?
+1- A One Of A Kind Event How often do we try and do things out of the box? How often do we meet new people. +1, an event currently in its third edition is a way of inviting people to meet new individuals and interact with them, thereby expanding their network. You can register for this event and get just one person along. They could be anyone. Your friend, boyfriend, girlfriend or sibling. When?: January 15th, 2016, 9 pm onwards. Exact location to be disclosed three hours prior to the event. For more details, log on to http://goo.gl/forms/iZmHnazoQN
Mumbai Bazaar MUMBAI BAZAAR will be a Shopper’s Utopia. From antiques of Chor Bazaar to Chic Stylish Brands of Bandra, you will see a unique amalgamation of traditional and contemporary. Binge into fingerlicking, mouthwatering, delicious dishes & drinks. From regular Mumbai roadside fast food tastes to experimental world cuisine, you will find apna English vada pav wala too. A separate world of fun and frolic for the little ones along with babysitting services as well. Expect some jaw dropping live performances too. Special selfie spots, loads of fun and happy feet with happy faces!
En Vogue by AAJK Mumbai Bring in the new year with this fashion extravaganza. With designers from Pakistan, and the Middle East, this event is a place for some never seen before fashion. So do not miss out. When?: January 9th, 2016 Where? : Taj Land’s End Bandra, Mumbai
What’s Happening UNQUOTE THE QUOTES Sometimes you just have to turn the page to realize there is more to your book of life than the page that you are stuck on. Stop being afraid to move on. Close this chapter of hurt and never re-read t again .It’s time to get what your life deserves and move on from the things that don’t deserve you. Don’t spend your days trying to correct your past, instead let go and let God create something better for your future. - Unknown Being strong is to love someone in silence, to radiate happiness when we are unhappy. To forgive someone who does not deserve forgiveness, to stay calm in the moments of despair, to show joy when we don’t feel it, to smile when you want to cry, to make someone happy when your own heart is broken, to be silent when we feel like screaming out our anguish, to comfort when we need to be comforted and to have faith when sometimes we no longer believe. - Unknown The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people don’t just happen. - Unknown
Studio Potter’s Market When? 16th to 12th January, 2016 The 3rd annual event of Studio Potter’s Market Bandra is here!! An event not to be missed! Come join us in an exclusive curated potters market that showcases the unique styles and ceramic creations of 25 Mumbai potters!
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When the voice inside your head tells you that you are weak, say No. You are not. You are not weak. Because some parts of you are made of metal and metal is malleable, which is to say, you can bend and dent, but you will never break. When somebody tells you that you are a disappointment, remember that you are somebody else’s hope, always. You are hope, always. When all this time, you have existed for the purpose of becoming invisible, teach yourself the opposite. Your hands are made to touch, so touch. Hold, teach your voice to say things other than words that make you feel small, because you are the opposite of small. -Unknown by Divya Panday
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LL | community Women - Making a Difference Tejini Kariappa
Multi-Tasking Like A Boss! by Zeba Akhtar
It’s a man’s world they say, and more often than not, women have to make an active effort to make themselves heard, and here is someone who is making all the right noises, and is showing the world how to multi manage like a boss! Our guest in focus for the month is Tejini Kariappa, a 28-year-old successful professional who is managing two different companies, Estrada PR, and Halli Berri coffee with equal finesse and grace!
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other women of the Kariappa family are still rooted to their origins and are hence managing ‘Halli Berri’ coffee estate in Chikmaglur. With their global vision and relentless urge for progress, these women have taken the coffee from their ancestral plantation and transformed it into the brand, ‘Halli Berri’ that is now doing the rounds in the naturally grown indigenous coffee circle. A joint venture of the three Kariappa sisters, the Halli Berri coffee plantation has also been made into a retreat zone for people to unwind, away from the hustle and bustle of urban living. Amazed by the amount of dedication needed to handle two such demanding businesses we asked Tejini for her secret to success and here is what she revealed:
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“It isn’t easy, that I can give you my word for! But I didn’t off-road looking for easy either. What I love about my life is that the word “typical” is an aberration. I could wake up with backto-back meetings on a Monday morning in my black suit and pumps and I could be on our coffee estate in Chikmagalur two days later handling an estate crisis with six farm dogs alongside me and being a country bumpkin! This is just what keeps me going.” She also believes that as a woman there are naturally challenges that come in the way, especially in a country like India. However, Tejini is also positive about the fact that in the time and age of globalization, “we as women have realized to embrace the emotional quotient within us and balance it out
with a pragmatic mind as we have seen time and time again how positively it impacts the environment we are sounded by. It isn’t by coincidence that the British are still lead by a Queen for over a decade of Monarchy.” What makes her all the more inspiring is her love for detail and quality. Be it providing quality service to her clients at Estrada, or ensuring a wonderfully relaxing stay to the connoisseurs at the Halli Berri estate, her commitment remains unnerved. And it is this very commitment that makes her dream big. She wants Halli Berri coffee to create a name for itself in the global scenario, while at the same time she is also concerned about community welfare and bestowed enough importance to corporate social responsibility initiatives as a means of giving back to the community involved in the production of the coffee. With regards to Estrada too, her focus remains of quality, and there is a dedicated pursuit towards combining the three verticals of fashion, lifestyle, and sports to ensure the best possible service to her clients.
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Women like Tejini reminds us, that there is nothing that is ‘enough’ or ‘too much’ even if the world says that there is, especially when you are a woman!
We as women have realized to embrace the emotional quotient within us and balance it out with a Photo Credit: Nimish Jain
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Spreading Smile at
GIFTING IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS!
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topia is now 4 years old. An event which started as a dream of a few is now the dream of many. Utopia initially created just a few hundred smiling kids. This latest one saw more than one thousand kids smiling as they enjoyed a day full of fun events, games, adventure activities and lots more. This year utopia had over 17 different societies participating in 25 events across various age groups from Junior KG to Grade 12. The participating societies were: Gundecha Symphony, Dheeraj Gaurav, Raheja Classique, Tarapore Towers, Windermere, Mahindra Eminent, Silver Sand, Green Acres, Royal Classic, Karachi Society, Meridian Towers, Mahindra Gardens, Anmol, Rustomjee Elenza, Serenity, Imperial Heights. The day started with Bollywood’s favourite award winning anchor and actor Manish Paul as the Guest of Honour who was very glad to motivate the kids and encourage them. The Performing Arts stage started the day with folk dance. The juniors, our little wonders, were dressed in various costumes - one saw the AVATAR of Jake and Neytiri walk and mesmerized the crowd. There were little kids carrying a message about wet waste and dry waste but the Pyramids of Egypt clinched the first prize. Literary stage kick started with kids spinning a yarn. Whereas at the Fine arts venue, kids went into a world of colorful imagination. The whizz kids could not wait to have
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the quiz sheets roll out and the brainy ones were sharpening their pencils. Utopia saw moms come all set to celebrate the day with their Cake Decoration and Salad Making. It was hard to say that professionals did not decorate these. Utopia had a few new events like “The Change Maker,” an event based on Environmental Sustainability. The judges were amazed at the creativity displayed by the kids and their ideas on how they could change the environment around them! The day saw a good mix of singing, dancing, and parents debating with their loved ones. The Filmi Chakkar event set the stage for display of new talent and the Ad Mad World saw several new products being launched. The Grand finale was the Fashion Show. The theme that stole the show was “Save the Endangered!” The crowd was entertained throughout the day with our celebrity judges who were very sporting and engaged beautifully with kids and parents alike! Ayub Khan, Praneet Bhatt, Shikha Singh, Pooja Chopra, Deepshika, Tamara Menon, Mimoh, Aparna Bajpai, Shaleen Sharma and Shireesh Sharma... to name a few!! Utopia Champions trophy for 2015 was bagged by the indomitable Mahindra Eminent. They won Croma vouchers
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for Rs 50,000/. In addition, every winner in every event (First, Second and Third) received vouchers from Smaash, Kidzania and Starbucks. Ferrero Rocher juniors’ events.
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Super Fresh, gave vouchers for free fruits and vegetables to winners of both the Cooking events and winners of Fashion show. We would like to sincerely thank, Radius, our prime sponsor that supported the cause of getting many societies together and giving the kids a platform to showcase their talent. We would like to thank JBCN International School, our Venue Partners, The World Dance Academy, our Dance Partners and all the other sponsors for collaborating with us in our attempt at creating a Utopian World.
An event which started as a dream of a few is now the dream of many
Chronicles of the Hood
BANDRA STATION by Zeba Akhtar
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he Mumbai Suburban Railway is one of the first offshoots of the British Railway systems built during the rule of the British in India. Inaugurated in 1869, the Bandra Railway Station is a prime landmark in the suburbs of Mumbai. It is conveniently situated at a strategic point in such a way that it falls under the ambit of both Western as well as Central railway lines. The architecture of the station reveals its association with the British and it portrays an old world charm in its opulent arches and fancy pillars. The charm of this station lies in its station building and canopy. Sloping Mangalore tiled roofing, spacious layout, and Grecian facade add to the beauty. It has a good mix of cast iron pillars along with vernacular roof forms. This railway station is amongst one of the most picturesque in the city. Sensing its association with history and heritage, the government decided to put it under restoration in 2008. Recently there has been news regarding the government trying to rope in UNESCO for the complete restoration of the Bandra Station. The Bandra Station, initially came about as a competition between, The Great
Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR, now called CR) and the Bombay Baroda and Central India (BB&CI now called WR). To grab attention of passengers, they worked overnight to build the station. The initial design for the Bandra station had been developed in London. To get precision the entire decorative roof and its arches were built there. Once ready, they were dismantled, put in a steamer ship, and brought here. The station waited for its roof for more than four years. At Bandra, the structure was assembled again and put over the station around 1869. Even the Manglorean tiles over the station’s roof were specially manufactured for the station. The idea is to develop the station in such a way, that visitors and commuters can be able to engage with the structure and its history. They are currently aiming at restoring the original façade of the station along with removing partitions and artificially erected walls. They also aim at restoring the central tower, which has been facing a lot of decay over the years, and are planning to change the furniture of the station to blend in with Victorian architecture. The approximate cost of the restoration is estimated to be something around 40 lakhs.
We cannot wait to see the station restored in its complete glory once again!
The architecture of the station reveals its association with the British and it portrays an old world charm in its opulent arches and fancy pillars
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Looking Back At The Year That Was-
2015!
1. AAP comes to power: With the major ruckus being created in Delhi, about who shall wield political power, the Aam Aadmi Party once again came to power with 67 out of 70 seats being secured by them, and once again, Arvind Kejriwal became the chief minister of New Delhi.
2. Yemen Airlift: Now being made into a major motion picture, the operation known as ‘Magic Carpet’ was the greatest airlift undertaken by India in history to save Indian civilians from the Gulf War in Iraq! Kudos to the Indian Government for the effort.
That’s the thing about time, day after day, we feel that nothing changes, but when we look back at it everything changes all of a sudden. With 2015 already gone by, let us take a look at the various twists and turns that it withheld.
Amidst such calamity, however, the spirit of happiness did not die down! While Chennai drowned, the whole of India came together to help it resurge. While Paris and Beirut wept, the whole of the world prayed for them. While Nepal was shattering, its neighbors stormed to help it back on its feet. India rejoiced with Shahrukh and Kajol, and Salman’s message for communal harmony with Bajrangi Bhaijaan, while Adele soothed the nerves of millions with her latest tracks! While the Indian Cricket Team could not win the world cup, fans still did not give up on them. Such was the year, full calamities, but not short resilience.
3. The Nepal Earthquake: When an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Nepal in April, the entire work shook along with it. One of the gravest incidents of loss of life and property.
4. Paris, Japan, Beirut, and Mexico Calamity: A terrorist attack, a bomb blast, an earthquake, and another killing. Four different cities, four different calamities, and one day-November 13th, 2015. A black Friday for the world over.
5. Success for Mars: Scientists undertook a massive discovery! They found flowing liquid water on Mars, a feat that the world still reckons.
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And it is on such a note of positivity, that we are all set to welcome 2016!
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6. Chennai Floods: The city of Chennai and the state of Tamil Nadu faced massive floods with a death toll of over 230 people. It is said that the floods were one of the worst in the history of Tamil Nadu. But what came through was the relief and rescue work, where people from all walks of life and from different parts of the country came together to the rescue of their beloved Chennai.
In A Nutshell!
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ell the year 2015 did pass by in a jiffy, didn’t it? We are already in another year, and writing the date still feels strange, doesn’t it? Each year, the moment we get the calendar, the first thing we look at, are the holidays! Let’s take a look at the holidays that we need to be prepping up for!
DATE
DAY
HOLIDAY
15th January
Friday
Pongal, Makar Sankranti
16th January
Saturday
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
26th January
Tuesday
Republic Day
12th February
Friday
Vasant Panchami
25th March
Friday
Good Friday
27th March
Sunday
Easter
14th April
Thursday
Ambedkar Jayanti
07th July
Thursday
Eid al-Fitr, Ramadan
15th August
Monday
Independence Day
18th August
Thursday
Rakhi, Raksha Bandhan
05th September
Monday
Ganesh Chaturthi
13th September
Tuesday
Onam, Eid al-Adha, Bakrid
02nd October
Sunday
Gandhi Jayanti
03rd October
Monday
Al-Hijra, Islamic New Year
11th October
Tuesday
Dussehra, Madhvacharya Jayanti
12th October
Wednesday
Day of Ashura, Muharram
30th October
Sunday
Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
06th November
Sunday
Chhath Puja
14th November
Monday
Guru Nanak Jayanti
12th December
Monday
Milad an-Nabi, Id-e-Milad
25th December
Sunday
Merry Christmas
Well, now that we are already stepping in to a brand new year, let us see, what does 2016 have in store for us! • LEAP YEAR: We almost forgot to mention that, 2016 is another leap year. Yes, February this year shall now have 29 days! • CRICKET MANIA: This year is going to be massive for Indian cricket as well as for the rest of the world. Team India is beginning the year with their tour of Australia in January 2016. This shall be followed by a series against Sri Lanka in
February, along with The Asia Cup. And if that was not enough, then the month of March announces the beginning of the ICC T20 World Cup. Can you wait to watch Team India lift the trophy once again? • WORLD SPORTS: Not only is this year marked for cricket, but it also a great year for world sports in general. The month of August shall witness sports like never before in the 2016 Summer Olympics, which are to be held in Rio De Janerio!
• WORLD PEACE: Yes, finally, Afghanistan is going to be at rest and the last of the British, American, and Australian Troops shall be leaving the country for good. • LONG WEEKENDS: If you have been planning on making various trips but could never manage the leave, now is your time. 2016, in India is the year of holidays and long weekends. With close to 12 long weekends splattered throughout the year, this is your time to go out and make merry!
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PRATIBIMB A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
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JTI cultural festival Pratibimb saw some great dancing, singing, and some famous personalities. A footfall of over 12,500 was recorded.
Duster movie starring Juhi Chawla, Diya Dutta, and Shabana Azmi. Mumbai’s got talent was a major crowd puller.
Over 12,500 footfalls were recorded at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute’s (VJTI) annual festival, Pratibimb, a cultural extravaganza powered by Times Of India held between December 22 and 24. The festival kicked off with 11 departments of the Institute fighting it out at various singing, dramatics and dance contests. Sharad Malhotra and Urvashi Sharma judged events like group dance, mono acting was judged by Gulshan Pandey and Anirudh Dave. On the 2nd day of the fest, the campus was buzzing with events such as mono acting and singing. Some of the popular events were solo and duet dance, the instrumental music contest, fresh face, Symphony and many more. Aishwarya Sakhuja judged solo dance. Fresh face event was judged by Malvika Singhania and Akhil Aryan. The instrumental events were judged by Dilraj Kaur. On day 2. Aditi Singh Sharma along with her band performed on various famous tracks of her like ‘sooraj dhoobha hai’, ‘offo’, and many more. Pratibimb’s flagship event, Mumbai’s Got Talent, a talent hunt comprised of dancers, singers, comedians, all variety acts, and other talented acts etc. This event had a variety of acts on display. The contest was judged by the star-cast of Chalk and
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Sharad Malhotra and Urvashi Sharma judged events like group dance, mono acting was judged by Gulshan Pandey and Anirudh Dave
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he hood of Bandra has always been known for its vibrant culture and easy living. Taking cue from this essence was an event that attracted quite a lot of eyeballs. The Lil Flea, a widely renowned flea market cum fun arena held its 6th edition at the MMRDA grounds in BKC from the 11th to the 13th of December and was an absolute delight. When I first walked in, I thought it would be like a normal low profile local flea market, but what stood in front of me, blew me away completely. Meticulously planned, the event had close to 200 pop up shops, around 40 food and dessert stalls, 9 different bands, along with numerous workshops going on. Artists, designers, storeowners, bakers, home chef, photographers, as well as musicians came in from all parts of the city to put up a brilliant show together. The footfall of the event was massive and evenings were packed. The dĂŠcor was on point with fairy lights strewn all around, tent like sitting areas, colorful curtains, mason jar lined stage, and beautiful lights and motifs adorned the space, creating a bohemian environment. There were stalls selling old typewriters, vintage watches, funky jewelry, quirky wall clocks, cult posters, birdcages,
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fashionable apparel, and hipster accessories. Each item was unique and the crowds could not stop themselves from picking up items. This pretty much explained the long and never-ending queue at the ATM machine.
carefree, where all that mattered was a good time, with some great music and some of the best eat treats! We cannot wait for the next edition of the flea to come around!
From food stalls selling gourmet chocolate, crisps on a stick, kullad wali chai, frozen ice cream sandwiches, fish and chips, gourmet pizzas and bread dishes along with fresh fruit ice creams, cookies, cake jars, coffee, candy floss, dilli ki chaat, pani puris, juicy burgers, rolls, kebabs, biryanis and what not! The food section was a place that would definitely suck you in with a plethora of aromas and colors and some of the food stalls were so over packed that they were sold out by the time evening came. Such was the blast of flavours and the foodie in me was going crazy! That apart, there were open mic slots, along with great music by the participating bands which left the crowd happily humming away. Even the workshops attracted major footfall. From shoe painting, to block printing, dream catcher making and the art of copper, each workshop had a concept of its own. The flea also welcomed the spirit of reading by holding a book exchange, which was also a major highlight apart from the ever-crowded photo stalls. However, what struck out the most was the spirit of the event; happy, hippie and January 2016 | Volume 1 Issue 9 | Living Local Mumbai (Bandra-Khar Edition) 39
TAROTSCOPE
YOUR FORECAST FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2016
THE YEAR AHEAD FOR CAPRICORN Happy Birth Anniversary! The particular issue that had caught your emotional attention for the past year or so, but had not been completely amenable to your nature, is now about to become more solid, grounded and helpful to you. Things will get better slowly, so be patient. Use tried and tested methods to look after your financial and physical health. (Please note: The guide uses Zodiac Signs according to date of birth, and not according to your Sun Sign, Moon Sign or Ascendant. There is no cusp.) ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) January will be a good month for you. Just leave what you don’t understand for later; it will explain itself. Participate in all activities, but focus only on enjoyment, not winning. Finances will need alert care. Health will be good with home-cooked food and sufficient rest.
TAURUS (April 21st-May 20th): January may prove to be too adventurous for your taste, but you have a good handle on it, so no worries! Being calm is a good strategy to adopt for now. Let nothing provoke you; it is not needed now. Finances will be as usual. Health will benefit from careful diet.
GEMINI (May 21st-June 20th): January will be a month where you will have a handle on everything, and people watching you will wonder at how brilliant you are! You will have the exact ways to tackle all issues. Take care you don’t experiment with finances. Also, don’t overexert yourself for anything.
CANCER (June 21st-July 21st): In January, you have to take very good care of your emotional health. Activities will be intense. Make sure you pace yourself according to your comfort. Be alert that you stay out of what is not your business. Finances are stable. Health will benefit from wholesome food and lots of rest.
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LEO (July 22nd-August 22nd): January is a very good month for you. Use your intellect to plan your activities as you have available the exact energies you need to succeed. Practise forgiveness. Finances will be much the same as before. Health will benefit from calming and grounding routines.
VIRGO (August 23rd-September 22nd): January is a good month for you to enforce your own rules and beliefs, in a nice and kind way. Things may get a tad too exciting, but you can handle it. Finances require a level-headed approach. Health will benefit from nourishing food and regular exercises. LIBRA
(September 23rd-October 22nd):
January is a mixed bag for you, with every fruit you pick up having an inedible appendage to it. You, however, can deal with everything. Focus on the naysayers and convert them now. Don’t take chances with finances, and that doesn’t really rhyme! Do not compromise in care for your digestion and your downtime.
MOHINI BASU is a Tarot Card reader, Hypnotherapist and Life Coach. She can be contacted on mohini.tarot@yahoo.com. Her website is theredfoxanddeerlady. wordpress.com.
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SCORPIO
(October 23rd November 22nd):
January will only apparently challenge you, because you will soon understand that you have everything you need to overcome any challenge. Just keep your cool pulled close to you and you are good. Finances may surprise you a little, so indulge yourself. Health will benefit from wholesome food and yoga.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st):
January will give you the idea that it has your name on it. It does. However, exercise a whole lot of caution in everything you do to ensure your eventual success. Crosscheck everything. Finances are moving, so you might as well spend on things you need. Health will benefit from exciting activities. Go dancing!
CAPRICORN
(December 22nd–January 19th):
January is a month of challenges that will be well handled by you if you act from your innate wisdom, and not according to external pressure. You will be energetic so channelize yourself in productive work. Finances will be as usual. Health will require calming food and quiet activities.
AQUARIUS (January 20th–February 18th): January will be a productive month for you, if you give some and take some! You have good ideas. It will help to blend them with experience from people who have more of that. Finances will be much as usual. Health will benefit from a careful diet and regular exercise. PISCES (February 19th-March 20th): January, as with the past so many months, will need you to be calm, collected and in the observer mode. Resist trying to interpret everything and you will be able to see many different modes of thought in action. This is of benefit to you in the long run. Finances will remain as usual. Health will benefit from imaginative activities like hobbies, and dancing.
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