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JULY 2009 His own stunts . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Skin Care in monsoon . . . . .9 Vintage Beauties . . . . . . . . .10 Making you beautiful. . . . . .11 I’m slim because . . . . . . . . .12 Fastest Bird on the road . . .16 Hitting the Bull’s eye . . . . .18 Fun2fit with . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Where are you . . . 21 Ultimate haven . . . 22 Rejuvenate dreams . . 24 Adding flair . . . 26 Prakash will direct. . . 29 An incredible persona . . . .30 Dia needs a hit . . . . . . . . . .32 A wake-up call for . . . .34 Heart to heart . . . . . . .36

Honda to roll out . . . . . . . .40 One more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 A stroke can . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Remembering . . . . . . . . . . .46 Diwan Hundi . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Check your star . . . . . . . . .50 Marital Bliss . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Chartbusters . . . . . . . . . . . .53 A routine . . . . . . . . . . . .54 The craze for cane . . . . .55 Beating the monson . . . .56 It’s rocking . . . . . . . . . . .57 A blast at touch . . . . . . .58 Having a little venom . .59 Veer singh says goodbye . . . . . .60 It’s Coolest place . . .61 Metro info . . . . . . . .62 Around the city . . . .67

Editor’s line JULY 2009 Vol 1, Issue 12

So far so good

Editor & Publisher

Goteti Jagan Mohan Rao

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Chief Operations Officer

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It’s hard to believe that Michael Jackson, the king of pop is no more. As long as he lived he shook the entire music world with his antics and histrionics leaving them spell bound. With his sensational style he created wonders. His presence was overwhelming for over four decades. As a five year old he started singing with the Jackson Five, a musical group that consisted of his family members.

General Manager

Sowjanya Subba Rao Associate Editor

Nand Kumar K.V. Feature Writers

His albums Thriller, Walking on the moon, Dangerous, Wanna be starting something shook the music world. There was rhythm in his talk and walk.

Many people were inspired by his music and dance. India too shares this moment of grief.

Prabhu Hari priya Sreepadma Akella Photography

MC Shekhar

Michael Jackson has his share of fans from Bollywood, Tollywood, Colliwood as everyone tried to copy his style of dance, clothes, hair style and mannerism.

Now our dear Michael has moonwalked into sunset. May his soul rest in peace.

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When was the last time you ever heard or saw a vintage car? We have glimpses of the vintage car rally just to revive your nostalgia.

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Saloni, a heroine known to be a foodie tells you that she hit’s the gym to keep slim. Is anyone interested in archery? Arun Kumar, an international archer from Hyderabad will show you how to pick up skills in archery and hit the bulls eye.

And if one wants to move ahead in life the Shakti Forum offers counseling for women who have an urge to fulfil their creative ambitions..

Dr. Baktiar, an expert in sports medicine is man of many talents. Flip the pages and read about this Incredible Persona. And Dr Randeer, a graphologist analyzes your signature. Are you furnishing you new house. Then just head to the Muslin show room on Jubilee Hills. For the thirsty pub crowd we have a surprise inside. Of course we have film reviews and recipes to keep your engrossed.Hyderabad has become the hub of fashion shows. One such spectacular fashion show was held at the HICC by the graduating batch of students from a fashion and design institute.

Have I forgotten something? Yup, it’s Kriti, that cute girl on our cover. In a heart to heart chat and photo shoot she tells us about her brush with stardom

Happy reading,

mohangoteti@hyderabadjosh.net

Don’t miss our fabulous annual issue next month.

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Glimpses

Ramcharan does his own stunts Every one seems to be excited and eagerly waiting for the release of Magadheera. Not only fans but the entire Tollywood and Ramcharan himself. Expectations are running high from all quarters.

The theme of the film dwells on a semi-period era interwoven with a storyline of rebirth. Sources reveal that the horse ride sequences in the movie are done by Ramcharan himself without using any double, which is the most incredible scene of the movie.

As a child Ramcharan used to practice horse riding and those skills seemed to have helped him in these horse riding sequences with ease and courage. A superhit song from Gharana Mogudu, a film in which his mega star father Chiranjeevi mesmerized Tollywood about two decades ago has been remixed in Magadheera.

Chiru will appear in a sequence of this song to shake a leg and swing his hips and add a little climax to the film. Chiru and Pawan released the audio of the film at a grand launch on 28 June 2009 in Hyderabad which was graced by all the icons of Tollywood. Ramcharan also plans to do his next venture with director ‘Bommarillu’ Bhaskar After the release of this film, director Rajamouli will prove himself as a talented technician once more. It is scheduled to be released on 10 July 2009.

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Beauty tips

Hair & skin care in monsoon W

hile the monsoons bring a welcome respite from summer heat, they also pose a lot of challenges to healthy skin and hair. The heatinduced rashes of summertime give way to the humidity-induced problems of the rainy season. If you are health-conscious and take a few simple precautions, you can save yourself a lot of misery over bad skin and hair.

in detangled condition.

7. Using conditioner will protect hair from being frizzed due to the adverse effects of humidity.

Skin care tips The biggest skin complaint during the monsoon has to be fungal infections. A fungus thrives in humidity — wet skin folds rubbing

For people having dry skin, almond and honey paste can prove to be very effective. Crush 10 almonds in 2 tsp of honey to make a thick paste. Now massage your face with the same for about five to eight minutes. Then rinse off and pat dry.

Hair care tips in monsoon Monsoons are not really a friend for your tresses. Monsoon brings with it a host of hair care problems like limpness, greasiness and hair fall. The heightened moisture in the air makes the texture of hair dull, flat and tangled. As a result your tresses can look limp and unattractive.

In this season, a thorough hair care regime and the right selection of hair products that give gentle and effective care becomes crucial.

For oily skin people, oatmeal scurb can do wonders. One can also use papaya pulp as it acts as an effective exfoliant.

Toning is very important Toning the skin is as important as clearing the skin in monsoon. It is very important that you choose a good quality anti-bacteriaal toner for your skin care.

Also keep a fine quality anti-bacterial face wash too.

1 Keeping the short hair cut would be congenial during monsoon season.

You can prepare a toner, adding five to six drop of camoline oil in a tsp of milk for a dry skin. Likewise, for oily skin, ten drops of lavender poured in a tsp of water can be used.

2. However use of styling gel, artificial perming or straightening activity (chemical treatments) on hair should be restricted this time. Otherwise, it can cause permanent damage to the hair shafts.

Moisturising is necessary Monsoons cause de-moisturizing effect on dry skin. For moisturizing the dry skin, you can make a good paste of jojoba oil, fresh curd along with honey, all together in equal quantities. You can apply this fine paste for about 10 minutes on face and neck and then wash it with warm water.

3. You need to ensure regular cleansing of scalp by mild shampoos and combing them at regular intervals. Due to persistent humidity there is a chance to induce dandruff in hair as dirt gets accumulated in scalp pores.

5. If possible, after initial air-dry of hair, you can use dryer at medium heat condition and dry entire air volume from moist tresses.

6. After you wash your hair, apply conditioner on hair after shampoo wash.

Because, the use of conditioner will keep hair

allergies etc. So, here are some effective home remedies mentioned below that can be used to protect the skin in monsoon.

Cleanse your skin the right way

Summer and monsoon demand different hair and skin care to retain the health, glow and In both seasons we should protect our hair and skin from the adverse effects of nature. natural bounce of its beauty asset.

4. Drying of the hair is most the essential part of monsoon hair care. If you wish to towel dry, then you have to be very gentle and never be harsh on your movement with a towel.

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against each other get macerated easily, providing easy entry to fungi and yeast. As a result, you develop itchy, circular, reddish, flaking patches on the body, especially in skin folds at the groin (Jock Itch), underarms and around the breast in women.

It is important to take care of your skin in this sultry climate. If proper care of skin ia not taken in this soggy weather, it can really damage your skin causing fungal infections,

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Monsoons also affect oily skin by causing over-hydrating effect over it. It is essential to protect oily skin by applying the right kind of moisturizer on it. You can prepare the moisturizer for oily skin by mixing equal drops of rose water, strawberry oil and fresh orange juice. After mixing them well, apply on face for nearly ten minutes and then wash it off.

Note: People who visit salons, should choose the right salon to get the proper guidance.

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Nostalgia

On a Sunday morning recently, it was a rare sight to see several citizens at the Hyderabad Central in Punjagutta turning up to participate along with a bevy of about 35 vintage cars models. Some of the models spotted were Austin Seven of different models like 1918, 1924, 1926, 1929,1939, 1953. Morris, Sun Beam Talbot, Willy's Jeep, Fiat, Triumph, Mayflower and Indian made Ambassador 1962.

The rally was flagged off by US Consul General Cornelis M Keur, Hyderabad. Others present at the flag off were Venkat Rao, president of Heritage Cars and V Rao, Future Group general manager. The rally was held in association with the AP Motor Sports Club.The rally which from Hyderabad Central passed through Necklace Road, Minister Road, Begumpet, Somajiguda and returned to Hyderabad Central.

In general, the the cut-off year for vintage cars status abroad is given to those before the First World War unlike India, a car is considered to be a vintage model, even if it has been manufactured prior the year 1939 and the cars manufactured after 1939 fall under the category of 'classic cars'.In India citizens are not allowed to export or import vintage or classic cars, thus the number of old cars in India remains constant.

Mr Keur presented mementos and certificates to all participants, Ravichand's, Austin 1953 was in first place, Shah Alam Rasool Khan's Austin 1926 and Sarvad Hussain's Sun Beam Talbot 1948 bagged the second and third place respectively.

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thing of beauty is a joy forever�. Every women dreams of looking pretty and beautiful irrespective of her age. It is rightly said that through external appearance is the internal self of a person is judged.

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The advances made in science & technology especially in the field of cosmetology offer the latest techniques to maintain the texture of the skin.

Kiran Varma's saloon for women is a one stop destination for all the latest techniques one needs to treat various skin problems like pigmentation, under eye problems and pimples, In addition all types of facials such as advanced machine facials along with regular normal facials, manicure, pedicure, threading, and waxing are done with great care.

Ms Kiran Varma has been certified from Lakme Training Academy, Mumbai where she stood topper of the batch. She is an expert in skin care and also one of the reputed hair dressers in Mumbai who has settled now in Hyderabad.

Varma's salon has an exclusive wing for hair care which is run by experts in hair care Advanced haircuts, blow dry, hair coloring, highlighting, permanent & temporary straightening, perming, treatments for hair fall, dandruff, deep conditioning hair spa and hair growth are offered.

Kiran Varma’s Beauty Salon is owned and managed by Mr. RK Varma and Mrs. Kiran Varma and VSRKV & Co. It is a place to be worth to visit atleast once.

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Glam & Glitz

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Her Her father father wanted wanted her her to to become become an an IAS IAS officer officer but but she she never never liked liked the the idea idea of of aa 99 to5 to5 job. job. Instead Instead she she wanted wanted to to become become an an advocate advocate or or an an air air hostess hostess but but landed landed up up in in the the film film industry. industry. In In Telugu Telugu she she has has done done Oka Oka Orilo, Orilo, Dhana Dhana Dhana 51, 51, Chukkalo Chukkalo Chandrudu Chandrudu and in Hindi Chandrudu and and in in Hindi Saawan and Pardesi Hogaye Hindi Saawan Saawan and Dil Diland Pardesi Dil Pardesi HogayeHogaye

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'm Saloni Asvani, a Sindhi born and bred in Mumbai. Since we stay in Mumbai I picked up Marathi because in Maharashtra almost everyone speaks in Marathi and now I'm trying to learn Telugu since it's my second home now.

My mom knows that in my line I have to be slim and trim so she takes maximum care and checks out all the healthy and yummy food she cooks for me without butter and oil so I'm lucky enough to have a good cook. Sindhi food is rich in calories yet I'm slim because I hit the gym.

I'm a big fitness freak, love dancing and working out. aerobics, kick boxing, running, name it I'm very hyper active, like to go on and on but definitely I love food. So equally I have to work hard to burn up all my calories.

MY- father retired as assistant commissioner of police (narcotics) and my mom is a simple housewife and home minister. I have a brother in Australia who is doing MBA and my sister is graduating.

I studied at Auxilium Convent and later did a course in food and nutrition. From childhood I wanted to be an actress and my mom was my support. But then I had to put on a fight against my father and get into this industry as he wanted me to become an IAS officer. I hated the idea of a 9 to 5 government job but my option was an air hostess or becoming an advocate. Luckily my mom and uncle helped me out and somehow I managed to get into it and still surviving. Now my time has come.

I'm not a brat but a very quiet and sweet girl. No, but I love giggling and cracking jokes on others mimicking but certainly not a bad girl.

I used to take part in school plays a little bit but not very active rather. But after my schooling I did Kala Sansad a professional play with a theatre group and this really helped in modeling as a backup to get rid of stage fear. With my experience of doing theatre. I was luckily enough and had a blast searching the green room in the dark.

My first break as a model was a south Indian ad for Rin soap.

Though it was a trial and error, I was very excited but before that I had done another video shoot for the same. A little earlier I knew that Sawan Kumar was starting a new project and sent my photographs who later called me for an audition. I was selected, excited and was thrilled.

Looks like the Rin soap had washed me clean and fresh.

I'm lucky enough to do a Rajmouli production which is being directed by him. My co-star is Sunil and is lucky enough to work with him. I've seen his movies as an actor and a dancer in which he was a fabulous dancer and I'm a big fan of him as a dancing artist also.

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I'm a simple girl who loves shopping, movies, relaxing at home, chilling out with friends and reading books on health and tarot. My aunt Gemini is an expert tarot reader. I like to know more about astrology .dance classes and a little about gizmos, cameras, iPod gadgets.

Even while I am shooting, after pack up I check out the latest gadgets at the market. I am curios about the latest mobile phones in the market.

I love dancing and eating. So to fulfill my desire Touch is the place I keep haunting because I'm a big foodie. I've been to different malls and theatres that have come up I'm a perfume girl definitely.

Whenever I am low I go and shop perfumes for myself. I rely more on the smell or scent of perfumes and not the brand. I normally prefer men's perfumes because they are strong and stay for a long time and the whiff does not wear

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off. Because of the humid Mumbai weather I like to smell good and of course like the people around me to smell good too. Perfumes like Gucci, Zarro, Safari, Lanvin are the ones that I love.

Amongst the Telugu stars I adore Nagarjuna and the late Soundarya, In English I like Brand Fraser and Arnold.

Jackie is actually the love of my life.

Sometimes I look into the mirror and call myself 'this is Chan' and feel more like his alter ego.

I want to do fight scenes since I love kick boxing and if the director feels that I can do justice like Sita and Gita which I am looking for I would definitely jump for it.

I value my family most and that's always on priority because I have to convince them and seek their support for my career.. I am single but ready to mingle I never know, only time can say. I

can't say anything now.

I know that I have the world on a platter. I still don't have a boyfriend but I am still searching for Mr. Right who can kick the hell out of me and I might find one someday. I would love to find Mr. X who has a mix of Mr. Imperfect and Mr. Right. Once you're in love, you start loving all the loop holes.

I'm comfortable working in Tollywood. Yes, definitely, because they have accepted me with open arms. I have assignments in other languages and -my bollwood flick would start during the year end.

My favorite movies are Maine Pyaar Kiya, Titanic since I'm a very romantic person. I really loved the chemistry between Nagarjuna and Tabu in Ninne Pelladutha. No doubt; I love Madhuri Dixit for her expressions and dance. I am crazy about Jim Carrey and have seen Mask umpteen times.

I memorize my dialogues in Telugu by writing it in Roman English or Hindi whatever is comfortable I mug it up. I am playing the role of a village girl in this movie.

I observe a change in the attitude of men since they have accepted women as equal partners in society. But the incidents reported on the atrocities on women in newspapers and TV is disturbing. The government should take action against those who are responsible for such acts that it never gets repeated.

My talent is my plus point but I am also lucky to have a good figure. I have an obsession for half-saree and can even run a mile without any discomfort. I get a very Indianised feeling with a bindi, ghajra and zara, its fun to doll up like that.

I've visited foreign countries like China, Dubai and Australia.

Bangkok, Malaysia, Austria.

I want the audience to watch my film whenever it is released and send me their reviews. I will give them a feed back and try to fulfill their wishes.

Bye, (As spoken to Nand Kumar KV)

Making pretty women look better

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re you a school or college girl, a home maker or a corporate executive?

Whomsoever you are we are sure that all of you want to look pretty and beautiful?

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Neeta Varma's Hair & Beauty Saloon has all the answers to your beauty queries. Certified by JAWED HABIB'S International Academy, Neeta Varma's offers the best services in beauty saloon treatments.

The latest trends in haircuts, solutions for hairfall, dandruff, deep conditioning or skin related treatments threading, waxing, manicure and pedicure.

Mother nature has endowed all women with some kind of beauty. With Neeta Varma's treatments one can face the world with renewed vigour and confidence. It's not important whether you are white, black or colored. If you want to be a blushing bride on your wedding day Neeta Varma's can make you look sweet and enticing. Then if you are in a mood for a kitty party, a quick session at our saloon can make you look like the party queen. You need to try it out.Just give yourself a chance.

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Motorbike

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uzuki introduced the sportbike Suzuki GSX1300R, popularly known as the Hayabusa, in 1999. Since its inception the Suzuki Hayabusa was widely regarded as the fastest production motorcycle in the world until major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers voluntarily imposed speed regulators in their bikes.

The Hayabusa derives its name from the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, the fastest creature on the planet with speeds in excess of 300 km/h in its hunting dive. The Hayabusa's 4-stroke, four-cylinder liquid-cooled 1299cc engine enables it to generate an enormous peak power of 175 bhp at 9800 rpm and reach from 0-100 km/h in three seconds flat.

The Hayabusa's roaring success prompted other motorcycle manufacturers to come up with similar speed merchants like the BMW K1200S and the Kawasaki ZX-14R. The Suzuki Hayabusa was made famous in India by the bollywood movie Dhoom - Bollywood hunk John Abraham rode it in the movie, and while the movie was total junk from a motorcycle enthusiast's point of view, it made the Hayabusa a familiar name for the college crowd.

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Suzuki expects only a sale of around 150 units of the Hayabusa in India per annum. Hopefully, the Hayabusas' will be bought by responsible motorcyclists who know the dangers of high speed riding in India. In the wrong hands, these motorcycles can be a disaster on Indian roads.

2009 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R of the bike is expected in the first week of September 2008. Suzuki will also launch a second superbike, the GSX-R 1000 by November.

Now, Japanese auto giant Suzuki will bring the Hayabusa motorcycle to India. The Hayabusa - official nomenclature is GSX 1300R - will pave the way for Suzuki's foray into the superbike segment in India.

Competition, however, has already arrived in the shape of Yamaha and Ducati motorcycles in India.

Powered by a 1340cc in line 4 cylinder engine, the Suzuki Hayabusa is likely to sport a price tag of Rs 11 lakh. The launch

Although boasting of a top speed of 397 km per hour as per recorded figures, the bike that will come to India will have a speed limit of 299 km per hour. We think that the higher figure here is from some world record attempts, while 299 kmph would be the official top speed. Do keep in though that superbike or not, speed limits in most parts of India are at 60 kmph, and may go up to 100 kmph on some of the expressways.

Ever since they introduced the Suzuki Hayabusa, it's had only one competitor: Itself. That's why the 2009 Hayabusa is so impressive - compared to the original, it's hotter than ever.

For enthusiasts, that comparison will make your heart pound. The Hayabusa's engine is thoroughly updated from the previous model for more power and an improved power-to-weight ratio, which you'll experience as an even greater rush of acceleration.

Its refined chassis and suspension help provide crisper handling. And its striking fairing offers sleeker aerodynamics. The original Hayabusa was the best. With the 2009 Hayabusa, you're looking at better than the best.

Bull’s Eye

He could'nt believe it. It was a dream come true for Arun Kumar, a 33 years young international archer, and asian medalist to open an archery academy in Hyderabad.It was bonhomie when the Shooting Star Target Sport Centre at Hitex Grounds near Madhapur was graced by celebrities such as former All England Badminton champiion Pullela Gopi Chand in the presence of Tollywood actor Sumanth and other senior members of the archery fraternity.

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run is grateful to businessman Koti Reddy who donated the land for this academy. Even a swimming pool might be added to the ambience shortly.

It was a new kind of experience when Gopi Chand and Sumanth were holding the recurve or compound bows. Gopi Chand was happy that yet another sporting academy has come up in the city and this would spot young talent. It's time we have a sports culture in our country since each sport can be mastered only with discipline and dedication. And Sumanth, being a fitness freak doing regular workouts felt that this sport was really tough and a technique is necessary to master it. He said that Hyderabadi's have of late done well in the sporting arena and such centres can attract some promising talent.

International archer Arun Kumar started Shooting Stars, a training academy in archery that will focus on nurturing young talent as well cater to youngsters and people from the corporate

world.

“Archery is a sport that requires a lot of focus, meditation and competitive sprit within oneself. One needs to be fit physically, emotionally balanced, mentally alert, spiritually and intellectually sound" says Arun, coach and former World Championship participant from Hyderabad.

Arun's achievements comprise of two medals - a silver and a bronze at the junior nationals.” During 2007, I participated in the 30th Junior Nationals at Tatanagar followed by the 31st Junior Nationals at Amravati. I won medals in the team events and have also participated in the district championships as well” he said.

But how does one begin holding a bow and arrow and hitting the target?

Arun says "initially there will be a novel scheme of walk in and shoot for fun wherein any novice can also enjoy the ‘feel’ of archery, for instance, by paying Rs.100 to shoot 12 arrows.. This will only attract the newcomers to the sport since

The sport being an expensive one becomes a hurdle for passionate youngsters to take it up.

there are attractive packages for memberships under various heads. It' s our job to ensure that we don't get the tag or a label of being a completely commercial centre.�

objective is to take the target sports that we identify as archery, air rifle shooting, blow-gun events, darts to the masseswhich were earlier confined to limited choice.

everything goes well the city might soon see a splurge in target sports as the centre plans to host inter-corporate events for mass participation.

The plus point in training here is that it tries to combine efforts to engage serious training and recreational aspects in luring a lot of youngsters into the Target Sports. The main

Arun said that the academy has cost Rs. 10 lakh with minimum equipment for recurve and compound events. At the moment we have 16 lanes and would add another 24 shortly if

Arun Kumar is brimming with confidence to usher in a new era of creating champions in archery. Good Luck!

- Nand Kumar KV

Fitness

Fun2fit with Neeraj

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itness and choreography has been an obsession since childhood for Neeraj. As a 10 year old kid his flair for music and dance was inspired by John Travolta. Now in his 20's he is toiling hard to attain perfection. He follows a regime of discipline and dedication.

This young man picked up the sticks and learned the tricks of jazz drums barely when he was 14. His chance meeting with a professional drummer from Calcutta motivated him to conduct stage shows for corporate.

Being a quick learner he browsed books and TV and trained himself in aerobics during 1997. This inspiration propelled him to conduct classes in aerobics. His style of teaching has become so popular that most of the time admission to his class is wait listed.

His efforts having paid off, today he is busy with a handful of classes.

It was in the early 70's that aerobics started off as a dance form of exercise.Now, Neeraj with his intuition has redefined it to the changing needs of the society that finds acceptance among the teens as well as the fifty plus group. One can at a glance see a group of people swaying to the beat of music and sweating it out, burning their fat as they perform their moves under the watchful of this aerobic instructor while he conducts his classes.

One easily feels ecstatic in the company of this aerobic master, dancer, choreographer, karate expert and a body builder too.

No wonder even the medical fraternity such as endocrinologist, diabetologist and cardiologist will vouch the authenticity of a change in blood sugar and obesity after the

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regime recommended by Neeraj. Indeed Neeraj's classes are a substitute for expensive health care at corporate hospitals.

Neeraj can teach you to curl a 24 carat gold chain or bend a steel rod with the slightest pressure. One will not feel any pain or strain as you pick up this knack from this unique trainer. A day missed at Neeraj Fun2fit is like missing a whole year of training. He can make the most rigid bodies flexible.

Neeraj beckons you to come to his aerobic fitness studio Fun2fit at Paradise.

Come and experience an ambience of an AC wooden floor studio in the heart of the city.

Neeraj the Reebok certificate holder in his unique style extends his gratitude to his students as they say that even a chance meeting with Neeraj can keep apples and doctors at bay.

Contact : 900 084 9000 970 123 7717- 939 119 2354 Room No. 324, 3rd floor, Chandralook Complex, Paradise Circle, Secunderabad.

Glimpses Where are you?

Katrina Kaif who was recently in Kuala Lumpur for a shampoo ad seems to have a peculiar problem. This one does not have to love life or maybe it has. Kat is all set to be a guest on Salman Khan's game show Dus Ka Dum but the sweetie pie does not have a partner.

Salman is wary to her association whether professional or otherwise with any of her co stars and this is upsetting her public appearances. It seems that Salman eagle eye maintains a constant vigil on her personal life even such phone bills. It was a sheer co-incidence that the first question on the inaugural episode Dus Ka Dum was “How many Indian men keep a tab on their partner's phone bills?�

And for obvious reasons even noted actors like John Abraham and Ranbir Kapoor will not accompany her on the show. Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan might also join suit. But there is a silver lining to a dark cloud. Kat can take a female partner. But this is again confusing because some heroines in the industry are not pally with either Kat or Salman. The only fearless guy was Akshay Kumar who was on the show with her during the last season.Hence he can't be on the telly again. Now, there's a wise suggestion.

When Kareena Kapoor can pair up wth sister Karisma, looks like Kat would share the show with her sister Isabel.

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Trends

Muslin is a brand that was launched in 1996.

It is a prodigy of Indica, the parent company that has long held sway over the years to the catering needs of top hotels,national and international chains and clientele. Having carved a niche in metros with it's variety and style that certainly makes it a final destination for all needs of home dĂŠcor.

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ur store has choices that are an epitome of true ethnic contemporary designs which are subtle yet modern at a glance. The vast range of products can certainly entice anyone who has a flair for style and elegance. It's true that Muslin is your ultimate haven if you are seeking to give your home a new aesthetic feel" said Srinivas P, store manager.

Muslin is a kind of home boutique, the first of it's kind to be launched in Hyderabad on road no.1, Jubilee Hills.Knowing that the city's elite demand nothing but the best this store is spread over 5400 sq.ft. and has a variety of things to offer from casual, elegant and rich styles to suit one's needs.Muslin showcases total home fashion themes and concepts for living bedrooms, dining areas and offers signature fabrics, bed and table linen, quilts and cushions, lifestyle products, accessories like candles and lamps to ensure that one need'nt go hunting elsewhere.

"Since long exotic interiors have been envied, admired and influened trends from an obscure to a conspicuous style. All one needs is to be aware and look out for treasures that will be part of your kitty. Muslin is a store that offers an exquisite range of home furnishing options making it a one-stop for your artistic needs you've been longing for" added store manager, Srinivas P. One thing that leaves you spellbound are the bewitching interiors with black and white design theme and white laminated flooring that creates a seamless reflective floor showcasing interesting murals blended by a black leather jail on the ceiling giving a mystifying effect. Divided into two sections, the first one showcases a collection of fabrics and furnishings that are displayed aestheticlly and the second section offers an ample selection of designer accessories, wallpapers, carpets, high end vinyl and techno metallic blinds and many home dĂŠcor stuff like candles and lamps.

You just can't miss all the contemporary designs from all over the country like variety of linens, block prints, vegetable dyed fabrics, jute, benarasi zari and chanderi silks. One can also find an extensive range of international designer brands like Romo, Nya Nordiska, Stoeckel & Grimmler, Linder, Gerbruder Munzert, GP & J Baker, Wesley Mancini and accessories from ELVY and designer Murano accessories from WOW.Home linen from Maisha, furniture accents from funiture library and carpets and rugs from HANDS are also on offer to add ample designer value to your shopping spree.

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New Dawn

Shakti is a forumfor women who want a platform to express their creativity and share their experience.This is an area launched by Saraswati and Pradeep where ambitious women can organize themselves and emerge as leaders

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hat happens to a home maker after she packs off her kids to school and husband to the office?

Boredom and loneliness sets in and this leads to depression. She slips into a time warp as a 20 year old girl whose ambitions and desires have been suppressed by a repressive and chauvinistic society. Even career oriented women have of late fallen a prey to this kind of attitude. One fine evening you can find them in a psychiatrist's clinic pouring their heart out.

Most women however don't know how to fulfill their childhood ambitions because it's hard to get a good counselor nowadays.

Saraswati Pradeep filled this void by floating Shakthi, a forum that caters to the needs of likeminded Telugu speaking women.

plus an emotional vacuum is created in women after their children reach high school, college or fly abroad for higher studies. Now there is a void between what they are and what they wanted to be. To quote " I wanted to be a singer during my college but, I landed up as a clerk in some company", "I wanted to be a dancer at that time but, I ultimately became a housewife", " I wanted to be a leader but I am leading only as a home maker". Such kind of dissatisfaction can create a vacuum in the life of a career woman or a homemaker".

Saraswati, a television anchor, entertainer and corporate trainer seeks only educated and elite women who have an urge to become aware of the girl in themselves.

First of all to make them realize who they are and then what they can be.

"In our forum we neither have any position such as secretary to handle correspondence, nor a treasurer for fund raising or any president unlike some mahila mandali's, kitty parties or formal clubs. All members are given an equal opportunity to prove themselves. We organize an event every month and especially it's on a working day.

This is to break the routine structure of one's mind set. We tell them to switch off their mobiles, forget all other things and enjoy the event all day long".

Says Saraswati "generally after 30 or 40

But how can a woman who was slim and

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agile 20 years ago be the same 20 years later and take to dancing and singing? Is it not impossible as she is out of the time frame?

Saraswati along with her husband Pradeep react: "no Shakthi is not a one end solution to all your problems with magic potions and solutions. We help people to deal with reality in a holistic manner and build selfesteem so that depression and loneliness are rooted out from their mind before it can degenerate them further. If a woman has suffered for 20 years with suppressed emotions and desires we channelize her energies and create a positive emotional outlet giving directions and not just conducting personal development and training but also focus on health, beauty and parenting - showcasing their talent".

"My forum is not an NGO or a corporate but, literally my brain child. No one wastes time over here as it's done in kitty parties.

This forum focuses on individual growth and gives women an identity. Though not a free service forum, I charge Rs.6,000 per annum that works out to Rs.500 per month, more like a voluntary organization such as Jaycees,

N V PADMA - Principal, Annie Besant College Lions or Rotary who charge for the expenses.

This one time annual fee entitles the members to attend events every month for a whole year and all else is taken care of".

And what about sponsorships? Can a forum such as yours sustain without this? "Of course Shakthi is patronized by celebrities from the television, cinema, sports, academicians and professionals from various fields. Some of them are very generous. We are grateful for the gifts and sponsorships from SBH, Prestige, SMR, TMC and many other corporate houses. This takes care of old age homes on behalf of Shakti" says Pradeep.

Well, girls and ladies what are you waiting for? If you are lucky enough just wait for a call from Shakthi because membership is very selective.

Shakthi's events open with a theme on creativity, time management, team building and attitude. You can find a gynecologist, beautician or a marketing wizard briefing you on consumer awareness followed by an interactive session. The winding up session is full of fun and bon homie as a chief guest of a celebrity status is roped in to do the honors.

Have fun you never thought of or were exposed to before. And there's plenty of good food, games, music and dance.

ANITA RAJIV General Manager (Operations) Image Hospitals I am Sridevi Vadapalli. As a member of the Shakthi Foundation I meet many ladies from diverse fields and strata. Mingling with them I have learnt a lot that enabled me to explore my talents. As an Independent consultant of world class health, beauty and natural weight management products, I stimulated their thinking towards health and healthy living.

N V PADMA - Principal, Annie Besant College I believe Shakthi is a platform for enhancement and development for home makers and career women. The diverse roles that we play an act during the events for once is different from the roles we play in every day life - I'aint a mother, I'aint a teacher, I'aint the administrator - I am what I am.

Hence, for me Shakthi is a threshold where the

SRIDEVI VADAPALLI -Health and beauty consultant S-Strengths H-Heights A-Aspirations K-Kwalities T-Treasures I-Inspirations of the inner woman....... are transmitted into the rainbow of happiness....

ANITA RAJIV - General Manager (Operations) Image Hospitals (Madhapur) I have joined Shakthi to divert myself from the routine and take a break for myself.

And to spend a day every month playing, learning and sharing time with like-minded people. We should take some time for ourselves with Shakthi to achieve our long awaited goals. I wish Saraswathi and Pradeep a very grand success in organizing Shakthi get togethers.

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Now tell me young lady are you ready for the show? Make sure you get your monthly bulletin. Get in touch on 040-30486065 SUVARNA - Co-ordinator I am a member of Shakthi in charge of reception, supervision, administration, marketing and general co-ordination. I am happy with my work and the encouragement from Saraswati and Pradeep motivates me a lot. There has been a positive change in my life after I joined Shakthi.

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Fashion

It was a night of mirth and bonhomie at the Novetel for the graduating batch of Lakhotia Institute of Art and Design as they presented their innovative creations.

Adding a touch of glamour to the event were top models like Diandra Soares, Aanchal Kuma and Faith Pandey who were sashaying on the ramp.

Most important factor of the event was the star-studded jury panel comprising Vikram Phadnis, Sayali Bhagat, Krishna Mehta, Anand Kabra and Sanjay Reddy. Prasad Bidappa was roped in to choreograph the show. Conspicuous at the show were tinsel stars Shradha Das, Rinit Rough and a few other.

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A riot of colors sashaying on the ramp

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Sayyali Bhagat

Ashwin

Shradha Das

Waiting for someone

Pretty girls Anand Kabra Sridhar

Cheerful

Looking ahead

Full of mirth A dashing outfit

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Glimpses

Prakash will direct Siddharth Do you remember Siddharth when he began his career with national award winning children's film Bellyful of Dreams.Now K. Raghavendra Rao's son Kovelamudi Prakash has decided to do feature films. His next project announced in Cinemax during a function features Siddharth in the lead and will be made simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi. One needs to note that earlier Prakash has also done a stint in acting in Morning Raga a film directed by Mahesh Dattani.

Prakash was clear when he praised hit films such as Annamayya and Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari directed by his father K Raghavendra Rao .Just like his father, he seems to be mesmerized by films that have a mass appeal. He wants to prove that he is one up on all his acquaintances.

The musical score for this film will be scored by Bollywood duo Vishal Sekhar. Hero Siddharth is confident that Prakash would metamorphose Telugu cinema and hoped this would cast a lasting impact on the audience with the film.

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Maverick

An Incredible Persona Dr S Bakhtiar Choudary is a major (retired) from the armed forces

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r. S Bakhtiar Choudhary, MBBS, MD (Sports Medicine, Switzerland), PG Dip.FIMS (Instructor) is Currently,the Director of Sports Medicine and Apollo College of Physiotheraphy, Hyderabad.He was the team doctor to the England Cricket team, Swiss Ice-Hockey, Indian Men's Hockey, Boxing, Rowing, Indian Women's Hockey and Athletic teams.

Director Apollo College of Physiotherapy and Director Consortium for Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Exercise and Nutrition, he is also honorary adviser to A.P State Sports Council, Hyderabad Cricket Association, Founder Member of British Society for Heart Failure, and Working Group Member of European Society of Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation.

As a leader of army motor-cycle expeditionin all North eastern states of India

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He Graduated from Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad and completed his MD in Sports Medicine in Switzerland, He served in the Indian Army and retired as Major.He served as team doctor to Indian and International teams in many disciplines including Cricket & Hockey.

LIFE STYLE He loves to live life king size. That's his motto. Being honest and straightforward. Maj. Prof. Dr. S Bakhtiar Choudhary does not need any introduction. He is well-known for his association with Elite players like Olympic gold medallist Xeno Mueller (rowing), Martina Hingis, Mike Gatting, Gilchrist, Symonds, VVS Laxman and many young players of the country. Along with a unique profession (Sports and Fitness Medicine), he is an expert in fine arts, martial arts, environment

With Gilchrist and a friend

His love for fine arts did not stop him from learning martial arts.

He is a black belt in Karate and knows how to use many weapons.

He learnt yoga from great guru Sri BKS Iyengar and modified many asanas to suit people. He also learnt Taichi from a Chinese expert. protection, social uplift and education.

UPBRINGING Dr Bakhtiar Choudhary claims his attitude was moulded from rustic village environs of Kavali (Nellore dist) and his diligent parents. With limited resources and a lot of hard work his mother gave tremendous freedom which he utilised in a positive direction. He is grateful to his old Telugu medium elementary school, Zilla Parishad high school, the under developed environment and truly dedicated teachers. His family, since earlier generation belongs to uniformed services such as Indian Army, Police, and British Police.

This atmosphere had made a strong impact on punctuality, being outspoken hard work and dependability. Being a quick learner

Ms Surya Bakhtiar with her pet

he took to swimming like a duck to water as the village well and the Bay of Bengal were too tempting. And climbing palm trees without a rope and walking in the field admiring cranes and many species of plants have made a deep impact on his mind.. He is the first doctor in his family and served the Indian Army for 10 years, where he had an exposure to IPKF (Srilanka), high attitude areas, deserts and jungles of north east. He was the most wanted officer in army due to his creative abilities and propensity to adapt to situations..

EDUCATION He studied MBBS from Gandhi Medical College and did MD in Sports Medicine from Switzerland and he earned a Doctorate in Literature from Colombo and has many national and international affiliations. He has

A snap shot from Bakhtiar’s camera

published many scientific research papers and contributed more than 300 health articles. He has presented more than 200 television programmes in various channels.

It's no wonder that Discovery Channel has chosen Dr. Bakhtiar to speak about on Lans Armstrong, a well known cyclist and cancer survivor. He is one of the few doctors who has studied obesity in school children and developed many tools for obesity management. His other works include problems of housewives, teachers, drivers and computer professionals. His timely intervention has prevented many patients suffering from various disorders of the body to refrain from surgery.

FAMILY Dr. Bakhtiar lives with his wife and son in a specially designed house that is divided in

Andhra Pradesh Branch Best award

two halves, one half is for flora & fauna and the other half for family. His wife Surya maintains plants and pets meticulously apart from domestic responsibilities and son Ashad is a keen animal lover, active member of friends of snake society, good football player, guitarist, tabla player and a medallist in shooting who is now pursuing a course in engineering.

DRAWING & PAINTING AN OBSESSION His first hobby has always been drawing and painting. This dormant, vivid interest blossomed to a greater level when he came to Hyderabad in 1977. He used to spend long nights watching painters making cinehoardings at Rama Krishna Cine Studios near Chikkadpally. This motivated him to present a

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adventurist, to name some of them: 1. Army-Motorcycle expedition where he was a leader for twenty bullets roamed all over the north-eastern states of India.

2. Army-Bajaj endurance challenge where he rode on to the highest road on earth (Khardungla (18,850feet)) for which he was nominated for Guinness Book of World records.

3. Many awards on academic front such as:

Dr.CKR Oration award for original research in Medical Problems related to computer profession.

Sir ADM Oration award for discovering a new urban disease of the neck and the back..

SOCIAL WORK Dr. Bakhtiar and his family can rise to any occasion during an emergency.

Dr. Bakhtiar with his pet couple of one-man shows of creative oil paintings in 1984, 1991 and 1994. He taught many youngsters drawing and painting which ultimately became their livelihood.

FLORA & FAUNA Dr. Bakhtiar always had tremendous love towards nature. From childhood he has saved, fed and rehabilitated many bird species (little chicks of common Koel to Copper Smith, Barbet). He has collected some Orchid species from Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh which still bloom in his

small green house in Hyderabad. He has a knack to identify most of the orchid species by looking at their leaves. He has developed biological pond-echo systems which trap the mosquitoes and many Lillies bloom in them.

His training in his elementary school in garden work made him a matured Mali (gardener) today. He has more than 800 species of plants including Bonsais, Aromatic plants etc. He also monitored noise pollution in Hyderabad, Pune and contributed many articles on environmental conversion.

Currently he is working on vanishing crows and sparrows being replaced by bulbuls and Koels.

ART & CULTURE He always had a great flair for music, dance and stage. Dr. Bakhtiar is one of the few who learnt classical Russian Ballet at Russian Embassy Madras in early 80's. He also has proficiency in Jazz, Rock and Roll, Tango, Jaive, Foxtrot, Huzzles etc. He was trained in Pantomime and Choreography. He can play Hindustani classical flute and bit of Piano. His love for Fine Arts did not stop him from learning Martial Arts. He is a Black Belt in Karate and knows how to use many weapons. He learnt Yoga from Great guru Sri BKS Iyengar and modified many asanas to suit many people and learnt Taichi from a Chinese expert. He has won a national award in photography and now seriously doing Orintho (bird) photography. He acted in two films and plans to make a film on snake conservation soon.

AWARD/RECOGNITION One of Dr. Bakhtiar’s painting

During aftermath of Kargil war he along with his family and friends requested Mrs. Malini Rajurkar the great Hindustani classical singer to sing for a cause and collected 1.50 lakh rupees and personally went to the homes of the bereaved families of soldiers and made small fixed deposits for their children.

1. Immediately after the Tsunami struck, the whole family and friends of Dr. Bakhtiar collected clothes, food, money and travelled across the affected coast and distributed to the needy.

2. He strongly believes that some part of earnings should reach the needy continuously, so does he keeps on doing similar activities without publicity.

Sacred human relations: Dr. Bakhtiar always had many friends since childhood and rarely had a meal without a friend. To name some of his associations whom he respects are Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Sri. N. Bala Krishna, Sri. Chalapathi Rao (Babai), Sri. M. Srinivas, Chairman, Uniads) and many more.

His Vision: Dr. Bakhtiar believes in his mentor Leonardo da Vinci and follows the poem the road not taken. He believes in Punctuality and he has never been even one minute late to any place till date. He exercises 90 min everyday and planning to commemorate his 50th year by running 50km in Hyderabad on 06-Jan-2010. He believes that this he will motivate many people towards health without worrying about their age. His mission is to educate as many people as he can strongly and his life should be useful to many.

91-9849136940 e-mail: sbakhtiar@hotmail.com

Dr. Bakhtiar always has been an

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Glimpses Dia needs a hit If all goes well Dia might hit the bull's eye and win a jackpot. She is trying hard to bag a cameo in Three Idiots that Vidya Balan had earlier turned down. She is trying hard to boost her sagging career which has nosedived to a certain extent. But one can't blame her current state of the lack of luck or the initiative.

All these years she had been making an effort to be in the right place at the right time and also made the right moves to be in the limelight but things didn't work out. Trying to turn a new leaf she even replaced her entire support staff with a new team hoping that things would change for the better. But this thing seems to have boomeranged as sacking a trusted team of many years didn't add any fizz to her career yet.

Reality has dawned at last to believe that Bollywood doesn't tolerate failure. Lady luck can make or mar a career. It seems that she is seeking advice from soothsayers to make all the necessary changes that could propel her towards success.

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Shape up

Bent Over Rows

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f you don't work on it now, it will take you down in the future. If you don't spend time on it now, you could end up spending a great deal of money on it later.

You may have never heard of it. But, whether you like it or not, it's going to affect your life and it is important for you to know about it now, when you're a teen. The "it" that I'm talking about is Osteoporosis, which simply means bone (osteo) disease (porosis).

It is condition in which bone mass is reduced and this increases your chances of fractures. It affects many women after menopause and some men in older age and is said to be responsible for almost all the hip fractures in older people.

Inevitably, women are affected more as pregnancy and breast-feeding can lower bone mass.

This disease is largely preventable if you get enough weight-bearing exercise when you're young, stay active and continue other healthy habits as you age. The maximum size and density of your bones is determined by your genes but you need weight-bearing exercise to reach top strength. The best time to build bone density is during years of rapid growth. In short, the teen years are the best years for you to exercise.

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Reverse Flies

With weight-bearing exercise your bones adapt to the impact of weight and pull of muscle by building more cells and becoming stronger.

Examples of weight-bearing activity include brisk walking, jogging, hiking, heavy gardening, sports such as tennis, soccer, baseball, basketball and so on, skiing, skating, karate, bowling, dancing, step aerobics, stair climbing and weight training with free weights or machines.

Regular physical activity has been shown to influence good bone health throughout life and promises to be a good means of preventing osteoporosis. Recent studies suggest that that bone may be most responsive to the stimulus of weightbearing exercise during the early growth periods when bone accrual is greatest and it is at this time that bone development becomes crucial. The best way to ensure this happens is to exercise.

It's time to wake up! Act now or you'll regret later when you're immobilized by fractures and other associated health risks. You can protect yourself from osteoporosis. Ideally, you should exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, four or more days a week.

To get the most of your weight-bearing exercise benefits, you should increase the intensity and duration of the exercise. Besides improving bone strength, regular exercise also increases muscle strength, improves coordination and balance, and leads to better overall health.

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Cherubic Even before she forayed into tinsel town with her debut in Boni, Kriti had done a diploma in jewellery designing in Bangalore and never dreamt of becoming a heroine. A casual audition test changed her destiny forever. Kriti is still surprised as she shares her experience in this interview.

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Kriti Kharbanda

heart to heart How it began Done very little modeling had a lot of support from parents. My parents insisted that I concentrate on studies and keep modeling and acting as a hobby and not as a profession. From 9 standard to 12 standard there was no work and then started studying again.

I have done TV commercials such as Kundan Silks, National TV commercials, Ponds Miss India, Haywards 5000, Cello Pens, Canara Bank.

I'm busy now My film Boni with producer Ramana Gogula a musician.

My hero in this movie is Sumanth Kumar Akkineni and the director is Raj Pippala. Everyone's quite hard working.

Family Parents, we are 2 siblings a younger brother. Have a dog, a golden retriever. Grand parents from Delhi now in Bangalore. Compact family. All of us meet at special occasions such as celebration and we are a close knit family. Presently a middle class family.

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Studies at Baldwin Girls High School and Bishop Cottons at Bangalore. Did B.Com degree from Mahavir Jain. And a diploma in Jewelry Design and Gemology as a freelancer/internship in Bombay from JP Institute of Fashion Technology that also offers courses in Gemology.

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My first debut A very happy debut Chamanta Pragathi.

Role in this movie My role is more like the girl next door coming from a political family, a lot emotional and social worker.

What I enjoy I enjoy dance though I don't have formal knowledge but know the basics of Salsa, Rajasthani folk and want to learn classical dance. I want to spend time with parents, my dog. My most romantic novel is P.S. I love you. I love singing in the bathroom and enjoy acting as a hobby and not as a profession.

The things I love I love home food special Indian but I also love Chinese, a little Italian. I'm a foodie though I love clothes, sarees. I love to wear comfortable salwar, shorts and try not to make a fashion statement. Like jeans (Jean Paul Graviere) and Lancome -a French perfume/ brand.

About this place I like Hyderabad because it's more like Bangalore pleasant weather, nice and friendly people.

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I admire I really admire Nagarjuna and he seems to be getting younger, handsome and better every year and the movie I liked most is Zakm in which he portrayed a brilliant role.

Trisha, Genelia are very beautiful and am very fond of Shah Rukh Khan, Sharmila Tagore. Sonam Kapoor, Diya Mirza have a lot of potential. I prefer men in India and not any Hollywood heroes. I like Julia Roberts, Anne Hatheway and love the film Erin Brovokovich.

I value most My family decision is necessary for my career in films at the same time never give up your studies/career. I love my family.all through.

Perfect couple My parents are the best example of a perfect couple Mr and Mrs Right

Are you a good dancer In this production under direction I find that film dance is a lot different from classical dance classes. There is only climax in this movie when they push me off a cliff.

Opinion on Tollywood Now this is different from acting - Tollywood has a place for all.

In the next one year I am keen on Tollywood to make a mark.

In future I look forward for a good script.

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My best movies Godavari, Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, Hum Saat Saat Hain, Vivah, Rehna Hain Tere Dil Mein, Erin Brokovich, When Hally met Sally, Father of the Bride, Love Story and Star Trex. I cried after watching Father of the Bride.

How I memorise my dialogues Write in English, Dictaphone, classes sent by Ramana Gogula, a good sense of memorizing and discussion for next schedule.

Do men treat women equally?

Minor changes in attitude

Will you do a skimpy scene?

Anything glamorous but not exposing except for the song or scene. I'm a charming girl in the film. A beach song Kagantane.

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Automobile

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onda's Jazz compact is all set to hit Indian roads on June 10 but the car is likely to cost close to Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), making it the most-expensive hatchback manufactured in India, costlier than others like Hyundai i20 and Skoda Fabia. At this price point, Jazz will also face competition from many sedan models.

Sources said Jazz will sport a specially-tailored 1200cc VTEC petrol engine. With a premium tag, it promises to create a new segment by offering riding comfort and safety features like sedans, apart from fuel-efficiency.

Jnaneswar Sen, marketing V-P for Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), is confident about the demand for Jazz. "The car will give a brand as well as a value proposition to customers. The idea is to create an allnew category," he said. Honda will offer the car with features like airbag, ABS (anti-lock braking system) and G-CON Technology (an advanced passive shielding that offers the occupant a survival zone in case of an unavoidable collision).

The blockbuster product in the premium compact category, however, has been the Swift from Maruti that sells around 8,000-9,000 units monthly.

The car costs Rs 3.9-5.1 lakh in petrol version and Rs 4.6-5.1 lakh in diesel.

The Jazz would share the platform and many components with Honda City, making it easier for Honda to source the inputs in bulk at competitive prices and keep localisation at over 70% to start with.

The City sedan costs Rs 7.8-9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and sells around 4500-5000 cars in a month.

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Cocktail

Johny Walker Whisky Blue Label 30ml Rs. 1575/Bottle Rs. 40,000/-

Any of various mixed alcoholic drinks consisting usually of brandy, whiskey, vodka, or gin combined with fruit juices or other liquors and often served chilled.

No one really knows the origin of the name Cocktail or as much the creation of the Margarita or the Martini. As always, some are preposterous, some believable and who knows, one may be the truth.

None the less, the stories are interesting.

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This weekend just keep fact and fiction aside. Just head straight to Venom and indulge in a mind blowing experience.

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“The really important things are said over cocktails and are never done.�

Peter F. Drucker

Belvedere vodka 30 ml Rs 400

Dom Perignon Champagne Rs. 18,000 Bottle

Babileglue martini 120 ml-Rs. 445

Apple martini 120 ml-Rs 445

Pinky Vodka 30ml Rs 400

JP chanet white wine 30ml Rs 400

Cuvee blanc 120 ml Rs 400

Skyy vodka 30ml Rs 400

- Humphrey Bogart's last words

Sula Sparklin wine Bottle Rs. 4000

Blue iland martini 120 ml-Rs. 445

I never should have switched from Scotch to Martinis.

Deinhard Champagne Rs. 6000 bottle

Water melon martini 120 ml-Rs. 445

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Signature

Graphology is a science which deals with handwriting analysis. It will not fore tell the future or age of the writer nor sex or caste and religion. It simply reveals the total attitude of the person Dr. R a n a d h e e r K u m a r , a n e m i n e n t Graphologist (Handwriting Expert) with over 11 years of experience, he has made incredible changes in the lives through his personal guidance, training, workshops and books.Handwriting Analysis made it easy to know your self, graphology helps you to explore the hidden character traits.

Few questions which often raise and bother in everyone's life at some point of time Am I an optimist or a pessimist?

Am I in the right job?

Am I marrying the right person?

How far my best friend is trustworthy?

How much do you really

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know about your children?

Why do I get bored easily, feel lonely, depressed or angry?

Someone always upsets my apple cart?

A lot of secrets are hidden between lines. Secrets, which reveal the character, the strengths and the weaknesses of the person who has written the lines. My research has proved and scientific evolution, in practical and can be practiced to improve and rapidly transform life from routine.

Mediocre existence into an exciting, fulfilling and rewarding life. Graphotherapy not only reveals character but also rewrites character.

What motivated you to become a graphologist?

I always wanted to become something different and unique apart from regular medicine and engineering career. I learnt Graphology when I was a 16 year old. And by the time I was 18 I used my skill to save someone's life, who was passing through a

terrible phase of depression. That incident motivated me to become graphologist.

Is there a professional course in Graphotheraphy?

To become a graphotherapist you need to be graphologist first. There are few universities who offer a professional course in Graphotheraphy in the UK .

Can you at a glance identify from a signature whether the person is a criminal or an intellectual?

Signature means sign plus nature, a symbol which reveals the nature about the person. To a certain extent we can judge a person through a signature. To arrive at any conclusion we need to have a minimum 10 lines of handwriting of a person.

How can minor changes in signature bring a change in career, love life and health?

When signature synchronizes with handwriting you can bring a good deal of success in your life. When signature and handwriting are differing there will always be a conflict between mind and heart and they feel insecure. By making a few changes like increasing the size of sign or suggesting dots and underlining, one can make a huge difference in one's life. It might sound incredible but it's true.

right from all walks of life. Politicians, sport personalities, film industry, doctors, entrepreneurs etc.

What is special about your book The Signature Secrets.

There are many books available on handwriting analysis but not on signatures.

Hence I have written a book on Signature Secrets, a basic book on signature analysis. It will give a birds eye view of signature analysis to a common man. This book contains a lot of samples that one can easily understand. After reading this book I am sure

When signature synchronizes with handwriting you can bring a good deal of success in your life. When signature and handwriting are differing there will always be a conflict between mind and heart and they feel insecure.

Right slant writers are more optimistic then left slant writers. People who underline their signatures are confident people, but people who underline more than once are attention seekers.

Is a signature or handwriting only a brain signal that is converted into a graph?

Handwriting is the psychological imprint of a person on a paper. It works because handwriting is the direct projection from brain and that's the reason it's called as brain writing. Graphology awakens the sub conscious, revealing the secret we keep hidden from ourselves. It gives you an instant insight into the person you are and can also help you to gain an understanding of the personality of other people.I repeat, no two handwritings are same. The writing of a person may change depending on the mood, but the key character formations remain constant.

What are your interests, hobbies and social activity other than graphology?

I love reading books on self-improvement.

I read a lot, like watching cricket, tennis and good comedy movies are my favorite past time. As part of social activities I conduct regularly free training camps in backward schools on self improvement, attitude and

How many individuals and corporate houses have approached you until now and what is the success rate?

Our clients range from MNC's to jewelry shops. Many HR recruiting agencies avail our services especially when they recruit persons in key positions.

What are the common problems or reasons that people consult you for?

I don't consider them as problems rather I will try to improve their lives in this competitive world. I firmly believe there is always a room for improvement. We help every individual to understand their true potential.

Some common problems are confidence fluctuation, impatience, low self-esteem, poor decision making skills, fear of failure etc.

Can Graphology be on par with Vastu, Palm Reading, Astronomy, Astrology and Feng Shui?

Graphology is a science which deals with handwriting analysis. It will not fore tell the future or age of the writer nor sex or caste and religion. It simply reveals the total attitude of the person.

Among the local, national and international circuit how many celebrities, vip signatures have you got with you?

We have a lot of clients and if I start naming the list will be endless. I have clients

people's attitude of looking at handwriting will change. This book provides lot's of insights about signature analysis. Specially Do's and Don'ts..

Give examples of good and bad handwriting? (Hooks, slants, dots) and its effects.

According to me I don't look at the beauty of the handwriting. I look into insights of writing.Few people write in different strokes and no two handwriting's are same. Each handwriting is as unique as a finger print.

motivate them.My focus is more on training the street children as I'm totally against child labor.

What are the steps in changing signature and improving handwriting?

The first step of a person is to be determined to practice the changes suggested by us. Things will not change overnight but it would take a minimum of 15 to a maximum 45 days to notice the difference. Minor changes can bring major success in life. Wishing you Good Luck.

- Nand Kumar KV JULY

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Legend

Remembering Michael Jackson

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ne of music's most successful and influential artists, Michael Jackson died on 25 June 2009 at 1:07 p.m. in Los Angeles at the age of 50. No cause of death is available yet. During his nearly half-century career, the fallen King of Pop, is dead. The singer, songwriter and dancer whose career reached unprecedented peaks of sales and attention, died Pacific time, a Los Angeles city official said.

Jackson was born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, 1958, and by the age of 6 the prodigiously talented singer and dancer was performing alongside his brothers. The Jackson 5 signed to Motown in 1968 and released a string of huge hits including "ABC" and "I Want You Back." Jackson entered the charts as a solo artist in 1972 with the song "Ben," and in 1978 he appeared in the big screen musical The Wiz alongside Diana Ross.

The following year, his album Off The Wall established Jackson as a solo superstar.

Jackson recorded a series of pop classics as part of the Jackson 5 and then became a massive solo star.

His 1982 album Thriller has been certified platinum 28 times in the U.S. and is the best-selling original collection ever released.Jackson followed up Thriller with 1987's Bad, which itself eventually sold in the region of 30 million copies worldwide. But the star's public profile was badly damaged in the '90s when he was accused of child sex abuse, and in recent years he had become an extremely reclusive figure. Despite his reputation as one of pop's greatest dancers and all-round in-concert showman, he also effectively abandoned touring.

However, Jackson had planned to play a series of dates in London, starting next month.

Mr. Jackson had been scheduled to perform a 50 concerts in at the O2 arena London beginning next month and continuing into 2010. The shows were positioned as a potential comeback, with the potential to earn him up to $50 million, according to some reports.

As a solo performer, Mr. Jackson ushered in the age of pop as a global product - not to mention an age of spectacle and pop culture celebrity. His early career with his brothers gave way to a solo act in which he became more character than singer: his sequined glove, his whitened face, his Moonwalk dance move became embedded in the cultural firmament.

His darkest moment undoubtedly came in 2004, when he was indicted - though later acquitted - on child molesting charges. A young cancer patient who claimed the singer had befriended him and then sexually fondled him at his Neverland estate near Santa Barbara, Calif.

Mr. Jackson was rushed in a coma to U.C.L.A. Medical Center, a six-minute drive from the rented mansion in which he was living, shortly after noon by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. A hospital spokesman would not confirm reports of cardiac arrest.

Mr. Jackson is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

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* Got to Be There (1972) * Ben (1972) * Music and Me (1973) * Forever, Michael (1975) * Off the Wall (1979) * Thriller (1982) * Bad (1987) * Dangerous (1991)

You Give Me Fever Like I've Never, Ever Known You're Just A Product Of Loveliness I Like The Groove Of Your Walk, Your Talk, Your Dress I Feel Your Fever From Miles Around I'll Pick You Up In My Car And We'll Paint The Town Just Kiss Me Baby And Tell Me Twice That You're The One For Me

* HIStory (1995) * Invincible (2001)

Birth name Michael Joseph Jackson Born August 29, 1958(1958-08-29) Gary, Indiana, U.S. Died June 25, 2009 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genre(s) Pop, R&B, rock, soul Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, record producer, musical arranger, dancer, choreographer, actor, author, businessman, financier, philanthropist

You're Not Like Anybody I Ever Knew But That Don't Mean That I Don't Know Where We Are And Though I Find Myself Attracted To You This Time I'm Trying Not To Go Too Far, Cause It's The Fallin' In Love That's Makin' Me High It's The Being In Love That Makes Me Cry Cry Cry It's The Fallin' In Love That's Makin' Me High It's The Being In Love That Makes Me Cry Cry Cry All Night... All Night

Instrument(s) Vocals, multiple instruments Voice type(s) Countertenor[1] Years active 1964–2009 Label(s) Motown, Epic Associated acts The Jackson 5/The Jacksons

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Reciepe

DIWAN HUNDI

Note: When we blanch the spinach and place it in cold water the spinach colour remains the same.

GREEN CURRY: Paneer Carrot Potato Beans Greenpeas Cauliflower Spinach Cashew nut paste Chopped Green Chilly Salt Garam Masala Power Kasuri Methi Powder Fresh Cream Chopped Onion Whole Jeera Butter Refined Oil Chopped Ginger & Garlic

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100 gms 100 gms 100 gms 100 gms 50 gms one Small 10 bunch 100gms 30 gms to taste 10 gms 15 gms 50 ml 150 gms 10 gms 30 gms 150 ml

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METHOD : 1.

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Clean & cut the vegetables in cubes Boiled the vegetables separately and keep a side Cut Paneer into cubes and fry it in oil, take out and put in cold water.

Blanch the spinach (Palakoora) in cold water immediately Then make a fine paste keep a side 5. Now heat oil in sauce pan jeera, onion and chillie's, ginger garlic (chopped) stir it well. When onion turns into golden brown add palak paste. Cool it well, now add salt, Kasurimethi, cashew nut paste (add little water if necessary) mix it well 6. Now add boiled vegetables and fried paneer. Leave it till boiling point.

7. Now add butter & finish it with cream and Garam Masala Powder. Garnish fresh cream & Kasuri Methi Powder.

Serve hot with roti or naan.

DAKHANI YERAL (Chettiar Style) Prawns

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Chopped Tomato

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Chopped Onion

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Ginger Garlic Paste

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Dhanya Powder

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Red Chilli Paste

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Salt

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Black Pepper Powder

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Curry Leaves

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Chopped Corianders

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Tamarind Pulp

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Refined Oil

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Haldi Powder

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Whole Jeera

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Chef M.B. Raju is presently with Hotel Golkonda looking after the entire kitchen operation apart from reporting to the executive chef for the daily affairs. Earlier he had done a stint with the Holiday Inn Krishna during the 90's.He has hosted a culinary show at Zee Dhaba on Zee Telugu Channel that became immensely popular in Hyderabad and successfully completed 64 episodes.

METHOD : 1.

Boiled the prawns and salt, haldi powder (10 gms) ginger garlic paste and keep a side.

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Heat oil in sauce pan add whole jeera, onions, stir it well, when onions turns into brown add ginger garlic paste,salt chilli paste ( if not chilli powder 40gms) dhanya powder black pepper powder, haldi powder ( add Little water if required) mix it well

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Now add chopped tomato . cool it till the tomatoes got casked. Now add tamarind pulp and curry leaves leave it for boiling.

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Now add boiled prawns. Mix it well till the curry belomes thick finesh

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Garnish chopped coriander & fried curry leaves serve hot with pulka or plain rice.

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Zodiac - July 2009

Check your star sign ARIES

Mar 21 –Apr 20

This month you are likely to enjoy a successful professional life and benefits in all situations. Change in workstation is likely to materialise. All your wishes would be fulfilled.

Financially, this is a wonderful month. You will find a better improvement in your self. If your profession has some connection with educational or training institution, fashiondesign or interior decoration, then you may have good gains and accumulate wealth.

Romance: It would be a fabulous month in regard of personal relationships. you will receive the support and help from your partner at the time of need. Your alertness would also help in keeping the friendship. Possibly, you would be capable to maintain cordial relations with your spouse.This month also promises a successful romantic life.

TAURUS Apr21-May 20 This month there are chances that even professional life doesn't show any bright picture.Change in job or transfer may upset you for a serious setback in the sphere of your profession. Disputes and misunderstanding are quite possible. Results may not be as per your expectation. Unless you make an efforts you can’t reap benefits of your hard work.

Romance: Not a right time for love and romance. Family atmosphere will be full of all tensions and distress.Besides cementing the bond would also help in taking your love to newer heights. Those trying to bathe in the sea of love receive positive signal with efforts towards end of this month. Barring first week of the month,you are likely to enjoy life by taking a preventive care.The good news is that keeping a positive attitude towards life will give the much-needed tonic.

GEMINI May21-jun 20 Professional life also doesn't promise a smooth sailing. Chances are that unexpected problems could surface this month. Troubles in career is indicated which would be temporary. Hence, you should avoid immature and hasty decisions. You may face some sort of acute problems owing to circumstantial developments, Your enemies may create troubles for you, and you may remain in perpetual tension.You can look forward to having beneficial results in education. Taking preventive care would also benefit you. Things are likely to change for better at month-end.

Romance: Love life, does not seem very promising,as efforts fail to bring desired results.There might be some mental tensions. Failure in cherished efforts might bring depression.Those trying to regain lost friendship, for them, mid of the month brings some hopes.This is the time when nothing will come effortlessly.

Your relations with your parents and other family members will not go as per your satisfaction.

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Sudha, a renowned astrologer has the answer to all these queries in our Zodiac Column. A favorable response from our readers has promted us to feature this column. From now if you need to know what the stars have in store for you, Sudha will guide you to your destination.

CANCER

Jun21-July 20

During this month,there would be some major changes where career is concerned. If you are trying to get a transfer to another place or country, your wish would be fulfilled this month. Those who are in service would be reaping benefits of their hard work. Money will come from every direction. You may definitely come into contact with officials and higher authorities. Some of your ambitions will be realized, and some of your long cherished desires will be fulfilled. You may also undertake a long journey for pleasure and profit.

Romance: Your domestic life will be peaceful and happy.Love life begins on a promising note when many good things happen to you at a same time, but there are chances that you might spoil this lovely relationship by dictating terms to your partner. Besides, there might be an auspicious celebration in your family.

LEO

Jul 21-Aug 20

This month is going to be a fantastic month for those people who are born under the Leo . Your reputation and fame will definitely increase. If you are thinking about interviews, investment, and competitive exam and joining about new Job, For all who are in business or service, money will come from all directions. Some of you will modify your lifestyle by involving yourself in outdoor activities and positive thinking to benefit health. Success in exams or interviews is assured.

Romance: This month brings you success, pleasant functions, recognition of service, agreeable events, outstanding reports, gain of wealth, pleasure, prosperity and auspicious functions.You would strengthen the romantic relationship with your spouse or partner. Any major trouble is not indicated by planets at all.This is an auspicious indication for those people who are already married as well as success in finding the right partner.

VIRGO Aug 21 - Sep 20 During this month transiting planets may help you where gains or income is concerned.

There would be stability in professional.

However, beware of unexpected or useless expenditures. Success in competitive exam or interviews would not come easily. If you are planning to face any entrance exam, your hard work and pre-planning is must and results would not be as per your expectation.

Romance: Both of you might be aggressive. You should try to have control so as to avoid chances of separation and disputes.During second half of this month you will have a very enjoyable time.However, do not hamper other activities and at the same time not to forget giving your smile and support to romantic partner especially at the time of need.

LIBRA Sep 21- oct20 Ther are positive indications where your success and reputation is concerned. You may have to concentrate better in business at hand after succeeding in giving it a right direction. You might succeed in achieving your objective of giving a new height to your business. The cooperation of your old friends at right time can prove helpful in the form of guidance & financial control. If you are in job you might get a promotion.Success in critical exams and interviews would be assured.

Journeys would be productive.You will remain in good health, and your family life will be peaceful and happy. Due to favorable transit of planets, your sincere efforts would be fruitful.

Romance: Family life would be full of happiness and prosperity.Those who are unmarried and seeking their match might get some suitable marital proposals. By the end of the month you will have many interesting romantic tales to tell. In fact romantic experiences would occupy mind most of the time.

SCORPIO

Oct 21-Nov 20

Indications are there that your confidence and energy levela are high this month.

Possibly, during this month you will find yourself full of energy and enthusiasm and you complete important projects easily. You will fulfill your objectives by directing your endeavors and tireless efforts. All your attempts will meet with a high degree of success. You will do well in your sphere of profession, and may have some beneficial changes. If you are in business, then you may diversify to a new prospective field, or may become benefited by forming a partnership or collaboration. You may also undertake long journeys for pleasure and profit.However in later half there are chances that you might find it somewhat difficult to withstand a lot of pressure.

Romance: Some of you are likely to experience the spring of romance.To your surprise you will see romantic feelings being reciprocated.But a transiting planet may produce some problem in married life. Hot arguments and disputes may spoil peace of family. Later, communication gap will also enhance the marital problems.

SAGITTARIUS Nov20- Dec 20

CAPRICORN

Dec 21- Jan 20

You will be very devoted and involved in your job and your ability will be very much noticed and rewarded. The good news is that you are likely to get the necessary decision-making responsibility to achieve results. Increment or promotions are quite possible. During this month, you are advised to be much careful about your health as there would be some chances of falling sick.

Romance: Try to avoid unnecessary arguments.However don't forget to express your true feelings. However the success of romantic life much depends on your careful approach. For married people this month will give you mixed results. Arguments and disputes may spoil peace of family. It is better to avoid any communication gap since it will enhance the marital problems. But there are also chances that some of you could face a boring time in romantic affairs.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 – Feb 20 Unexpected troubles are indicacted. Don’t make big and risky investments during this time.

There might be some disputes with your associates or seniors. For people in business this month would be profitable. You might enter into new deals. There would be no serious problem where career is concerned. Success in competitive exams and in interviews requires pre-planning as well hard-work. Long-distance journeys would be fruitful. It would be in your interest to save yourself from stress, as chances of suffering from this are high. However monthend promises a good time when you will succeed in completing long-pending projects with colleagues' help thus helping you in enhancing career prospects.

Romance: It would be a complicated month where personal life is concerned.

You should try to keep harmonious relations with your spouse. You should try to avoid unnecessary disputes and hot arguments.Like health romantic life also needs your special attention to keep the lovely bond intact. The only thing that would benefit you is trust on each other. Success in overcoming these testing times would invest in your relationship. It is the month-end that brings an opportunity to enjoy romantic memories.

PISCES

Feb 21 – Mar 20

Transiting planets will give positive outcomes. Those planning to change the job are likely to get positive results.Your business shall catch up sudden pace of growth If you are in job you might get promoted because of the creation of new posts or you might get posted in other department with a bigger and better salary. You may acquire success as per your satisfaction. There are very high chances of traveling. Better to include exercise in daily routine and make mind receptive to positive emotions.

You need to take all the decisions with utter caution as you will not face major or unexpected trouble during this entire the month.Rivals may also try to spoil your reputation. Minor disputes are possible. Indications that your inquisite mind & ability to understand intricate problems will help in achieving success. If you are thinking about interviews, investment, and competitive exam and joining a new Job, you may succeed according to your satisfaction. If, you are in business, definitely, you will get new deals and contracts.You need is to keep your self-confidence high and concentration to handle the pressure with ease. Long-distance journeys are indicated in professional capacity and these journeys would be extremely productive.

Romance: Romantic life, to begin with, doesn't indicate promising time but things are likely to improve as the month progresses. You may experience discord in partnership, domestic unhappiness and strained relations with spouse or family members. End of the month in particular promises enjoying a pleasure trip thus giving an opportunity to cement personal relationship.It is also an adverse period as far as your conjugal life is concerned.

Romance: Those married would be enjoying their life along with all the worldly comforts and happiness. You should go slowly in romance. Some misunderstandings or differences might take place.You need to tackle the situation patiently & tactically on realising that ups & downs are part of life.

However like health, in love life also you will have to remain somewhat cautious on facing testing times.

By Mrs.R.Sudha, www.pushkala.com, cell: 9849040847

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Reception Rahul & Sridevi

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uess who got married recently? Vijay Kumar and Manjula's daughter Sridevi got married to Rahul at Chennai.

But those who missed the wedding at Chennai made it to the reception of the newly weds held at the HICC, Hyderabad on an evening that turned out to be a starry affair with all the glitter and glamour adding to the bonhomie.

Tollywood personalities spotted at the reception were Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu with his family, Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Srikanth, Vadde Naveen and many others.

People were impressed by Vijay Kumar and Manjula, the parents of the bride as they played the perfect host to all the invitees.

The bride with her sister

Chiranjeevi family

Balakrishna and his wife Vasundhara Vijay kumar & Manjula

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Ramesh Prasad

VB Rajander prasad

Dr. D. Ramanaidu

Krishnam Raju

MUSIC TOP 10

Chartbusters English

Telugu

1. Greenday -21st Century Breakdown 2. Eminem -- Relapse 3. Akon -- Freedom 4. Black Eyed Peas -- The End 5. Mltr -- Eternity 6. U2 -- No Line On The Horizon 7. Adele --19 8. Diana Krall -- Quiet Nights 9. Guns & Roses --Chinese Democracy 10. Shaggy -- Intoxication

1. Oye 2. Mallanna 3. Kick 4. Evaraina Epudaina 5. Current 6. Billa 7. Boni 8. Surya S/O Krishnan 9. Prayanam 10. King

Hindi

Indipop

1. Kambakht Ishq 2. Love Aaj Kal 3. New York 4. 99 5. Slumdog Millionaire 6. Delhi 6 7. Ghajini 8. Raaz -The Mystery Continues 9. Dostana 10. Rab Ne Bana De Jodi

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Jai Ho,You R My Destiny A.R Rahman & Pcd 2. Swarathma 3. Rock On -Forever 4. Road To Infinity -Azal 5. Tabeer -Shafqat Amanat Ali 6. Djh &Dj Rags Reloaded 7. Aye Hip Hopper -Ishq Bector 8. Badra -Rupali Dalal 9. Dard-E-Sherlyn 10. Rock With The Chargers

BOOKS TOP 10

Fiction S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Title Bpo-sutra Slumdog millionaire Paths of glory Married but available The associate Pink or black Indian memsahib Foreign Body A prisoner of birth The story of noble rot

Author Sudhindra mokhasi Vikas swarup Jeffrey archer Abhijit Bhaduri John grisham Tishaa Suchita malik Robin Cook Jeffrey Archer Uzma Aslam Khan

MRP 095.00 268.10 224.25 195.00 229.05 095.00 195.00 224.25 273.00 195.00

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Rujuta Diwekar Nandan Nilekani N.R.Narayana murthy Malcolm Gladwell

199.00 699.00 499.00 399.00

Khushwant Singh Harinder baweja Barack Obama Krishna Sagar Michael Lewis Jayashree mohanraj

450.00 295.00 250.00 495.00 250.00 195.00

Non Fiction S. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Title Don't lose your mind, lose your weight Imagining India A better india, a better world Outliers Why I Supported The Emergency 26/11 mumbai attacked The audacity of hope Summit your everest Panic My mother my strength

Courtesy:Odyssey book store

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Reviews

T

he director Marthand S. Shankar is a debutant who dishes out a mixed fare.

The first half of the movie keeps moving as the hero's chatter has an element of intrigue.

But post interval one finds the usual song and a hackneyed plot that tests one's patience.

A routine drama Film: EVARAINA EPPUDAINA (Telugu) Cast: Varun Sandesh, Vimala Raman Direction: Marthand S. Shankar

The film stars on an exciting note but it flickers off after some time though it is meant to amuse the audience, albeit with some superficial humour. Even seasoned artistes like Rama Prabha, Shankuntala, Ali and Venu Madhav try to tickle your funny bone but the act falls flat like a whimper.

The story predictable as it begins with Varun Sandesh running around gardens, eavesdropping, eliciting information from love birds and blackmailing them.

In the next few reels he is shown caring for his grandmother in a hospital and bumps into the heroine Vimala Raman. It's love at first sight but the heroine seems to be in love with the hero's friend. The hero is infuriated and throw's a spanner in the family's works thinking that he can win his lady love.

The film moves at a slow pace later while the energy and enthusiasm displayed the hero in the first few scenes wears off. If you are still interested, watch the movie and find out for yourself.

Sends a clear message

Film: NEW YORK (Hindi) Cast: John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Irrfan Khan Director: Kabir Khan

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irector Kabir Khan sends a clear message in a celluloid form to atone for one's mistakes. It's never too late to apologise and make up. If you rub salt into old wounds they will never heal. Probably this is the timely advice for countless restless souls whose identity became their enemy after the attack on the twin towers on 9/ 11.

The director with his deft handling of the script portrays the tale of three friends whose lives turn into a crisis after New York's twin towers are brought down.

It's true that stigma takes a life time to heal. Admirably, Kabir steers clear of showing stereotyped characters of a community but his screenplay lacks depth. The film at some point is marred by melodramatic situations that are anachronistic.

John is appealing but does not adapt when necessary. Kabir has tried to show torture scenes that only end up as fodder for mental torture of the audience. Neil Nithin Mukesh keeps you engaged with his histrionics. And can we forget Irrfan as inquisite FBI officer who has to weight the pros and cons between faith and his job. See this movie for it's honest portrayal.

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Expo

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n an age of plastic and metal it is indeed a pleasant sight to see a mix and match of cane furniture and sturdy bamboo utility items. Mostly crafted in the north eastern states of Assam and Meghalaya, this cane and bamboo exhibition at the Lepakshi showroom in Musheerabad is a sure crowd puller. “Cane is light and durable hence it can withstand both rain and sunshine. Cane furniture is popular in Hyderabad�said I.V. Lakshmipathi, Senior Manager of the showroom.

Different shapes and sizes of furniture are on display that can suit any indoor and outdoor locations. One can choose from a collection of sofa sets, deck chairs, table lamps, book shelves, screens and arm chairs. Sturdy chair swings are propped up along the wall sharing space with a lot of stools, cases, trays and teapoys.

Price ranges from Rs.350 to 15000.

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The distaff side

Beating the monsoon blues at 360 degrees Neither the scorching summer nor the monsoon blues seem to affect them.

They youngsters are of a different kind. Whatever be the weather the temperature inside this hangout is constant. What is common among them is that the chocolate color seems to be the staple dress code It’s time.

Wow this tastes great

We will do it, come what may

We are best on the rocking floor Hey what’s up

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Catch a glimpse of the evening stars

Dazzling entry

Modus vivendi

It’s rocking time again at Ahala Ahala was full of action when youngsters were Ready for fun

dancing to the music played by the DJ .

A lot of buddies had a great time catching up

Deadly glance

with friends after a long time.

Cool Buddies

Hare they come

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Cheers What a funny MMS

A blast at Touch It was great fun meeting over the weekend at Touch.

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Charming babe

I’m cool

High Spirits

Having a little Venom

DJ Sekhar was playing groovy numbers as the crowd went berserk. Sunny Khandelwal and his friends had a blast.A lot of corporate crowd was seen making most of the night.

A warm embrace

We got it right Friendship never ends

Black is beautiful

She seems friendly

We are rocking Looking into oblivion

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Farewell

Whenever Veer Vijay Singh, the Chief Operating Officer of the Taj Krishna bids adieu to Hyderabad he seems to be coming back to the city again.

This is the third farewell he is having from the GVK group. Incredible!

An elaborate farewell party was hosted on this occasion at the Taj Krishna where socialites were jostling with each other to wish Mr Singh goodbye and welcome Mr Sarabjit Singh who took over the reins.

Among the guests one could easily spot the clan of Babu Khan, Alam Khan and Ajita Reddy, Sarabhit Singh his wife, Raghuram-Vyjavanti, Sherry Jhaveri, Rekha-Manish Malpani, Hamed Saberi amongst others.

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Hangout

The restaurant Our Place the first eco friendly multi cuisine restaurant to open in Hyderabad is cradled in the picturesque natural settings of Banjara Hills and spreads over 65,000 sq ft of lush greenery. Promoted by the Shri Raviteja Restaurants & Resorts (P) Ltd., Our Place was established in 1999 in Hyderabad.

It's capacity With 650 covers, a kitchen capacity of 5000 sq ft area and ample parking space for 100 cars, Our Place is one of the largest restaurants of its class with high quality standards among the city restaurants existing over the last 10 years. The seating includes ethnic cottage and rooftop garden seating.

Our Place is an ideal destination for parties of up to 500 people and is frequented by families and corporates who choose to celebrate their special occasions here. Our Place tops the list of not just the local visitors but also thousands of tourists and NRI's visiting the city.

What they serve Our Place serves exotic Indian, Chinese, Tandoori and Andhra cuisine with some of the specialties from the Chinese Kitchen being Crispy Corn Pepper Salt, Crackling Spinach. Among the Indian specialties there is Methi Chaman Bahar and Chicken Mogewala. Kodi Iguru and Fish Fry are specialities from Andhra. Fish Platter & Kalmi Kebab are specialties from Tandoor. The restaurant believes in serving food that is fresh, healthy and hygienically processed, thus respecting the tastes and sentiments of its guests. The cooking areas are segregated as vegetarian and non-vegetarian within the kitchen including the utensils and burners for each section.

Ambience Our place has the special blend of fine tastes that go beyond just food. The dĂŠcor of the restaurant reflects judiciously and brilliantly used antiques. Wooden pillars and doors, natural looking toadstool lamps, red tiles for the cottage roofs, murals, a water fountain, lush green plants and tender green grass with slender walk ways are laid down artistically to complete the picture. The openness, fresh air, the warm hospitality and good food sees to it that guests feel completely at home here.

Health&Hygiene Another unique proposition of the restaurant is the area for early morning sessions of art of living, meditation & yoga amidst the natural environment. Due to its strong belief in holistic health and commitment towards environment, Our place has been winning awards and recognitions in this area which includes "Best" and also the "Most Eco-Friendly Restaurant" award by the Tourism & Culture Department of Andhra Pradesh. It has also been voted "Best Restaurant" more than once by Tourism & Culture Department Of Andhra Pradesh, and now has also been recognized by Indian Tourism department (Incredible India).

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Metro info Helpline Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Crime Stopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1090 Tourism Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1363 Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . .912, 155333 Railway . . . . . . . . . .1331/131/1345 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155313 Gas Emergency . . . . . . . . .27801123 Easy Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23000000 Just Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27444444

Police Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Traffic Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1073 Crime Stopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1090 Police Control Room . . . . .23232222 Police Exchange . . . . . . . . .23230191 POLICE CONTROL ROOM . . . . . .23235398

GHMC Services

GHMC Toll Free Number . . . . . . .1100 Help line number call center .155304 Dog Menace . . . . . . . . . . . .23394566 GHMC Tankbund Emergency Related To Flooding . . . . . .23394566 Ghmc Office For All General Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . .23225397 Garbage Complaints . . . . .23221276 Sanitation number . . . . . . .23222160 Engineering wing . . . . . . . .23222342 Town planning . . . . . . . . . .23220438 MCH Emergency . . . . . . . .23394566 GHMC-Secunderabad . . . .27804012

BUS Services

Railway General Railway Enquiries For Hyderabad, Secunderabad & Kachiguda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1331/131/1345 Enquiries Recorder . . . . . . .27833541

Tourism Tourist Information . . . . . . . . . . .1363 AP Tourism Universal Access Hyderabad & Secunderabad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1901-334033 Other Places In India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0901-334033

Postal Speed Post Business Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24617013 General Post Office . . . . . .24745978 Secunderabad H.P.O . . . . .27842683 C.T.O Hyderabad . . . . . . . .24609929 C.T.O Secunderabad . . . . .27841345

Telecom Directory Enquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Inland Trunk Call Booking . . . . . .180 Trunk Assistance & Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 International Booking . . . . . . . . . .186 Cancellation & Enquiry . . . . . . . . .187 Changed Number . . . . . . .1951/1952 Phonogram Booking . . . . . . . . . . .185

24 hrs Pharmacy Apollo Pharmacy . . . . . . . .23231380 Apollo Jublihills . . . . . . . . .23607777 Kamineni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24022272 Health Pharmacy . . . . . . . .23310618 Medwin Pharmacy . . . . . . .66626984 Care Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . .66517777 Osmania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24606522 Yashoda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23319999 New City Hospital Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55260004

Blood Banks Gandhi Hospital . . . . . . . . .27702222 Govt. Chest Hospital . .23814421/22 Govt. ENT Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . .24740245/24742329 Heritage Centre . . . . . . . . . . . .23730202/23736650 Bhanji-Ki-raj Blood Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24745243 CDR Blood Bank . . . . . . . . . .3221221 Kamineni Blood Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24022272 To 76 Itmr Blood Bank Tel . . . . . .2331 9491 Matadin Goel Blood Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23226624 Medwin Blood Bank . . . . . .23202902/4616, 24606106 Chiranjeevi Blood & Eye Bank . . . . . . . .2355 9555 / 5005 / 4849 Red Cross Blood Bank Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2763 3087

King Koti Hospital . . . . . . .24756085 Military Hospital . . . . . . . .27792580 Mnj Cancer Hospital . . . . .23318422 Niloufer Hospital . . . . . . . .23391652 Nims . . . . . . . .23320332/23314887 Kims Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .27814910 Nizamia Gen. Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2524422/2524424 Osmania Hospital . . . .24600121/24 Railway Hospital . . . . . . . . .27001134 SD Eye Hospital . . . . . . . . . .23317274 State Tb Centre . . . . . . . . . .23811797 Global Hospital . . . . . . . . .23244444 Apollo Hospitals . . . . . . . . .23607777 Medwin Hospitals . . . . . . .23201120 Yashoda Hospital . . . . . . . .24555555 Kamineni Hospital . . . . . . .23222385 Hope Children Hospital . . .23223782 The Animal Care Clinic . . . .23352474 Care Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .30219000 Image Hospital . . . . . . . . . .23750000 Medinova Hospitals . . . . . .23312161 Brain And Spine Neuro Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23399638 Sarada Devi Hospital . . . . .27719080

Organ foundation Mohan Foundation 6636 9369, 93924 56355

Eye Banks L.V.Prasad Eye Bank . . . . . . . . . .2354 4504, 2354 5454,

Hospitals

Sarojini Devi Eye Bank . . . .23317274 Chiranjeevi Eye Bank . . . .23559555, 23554849/5005

IMAGE HOSPITALS Ameerpet - 040 - 44660000 Madhapur - 040 - 4466 9999

Dentist

Apollo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23548888 Alighting Point (Gowliguda) 24601919 Jubilee Bus Station . . . . . .27802203 Imlibun Bus Station . . . . . . . . . . .24614406 / 24618685 Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . .24828685 Dilsukhnagar Bus Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24040023 Koti Bus Stn. Enquiries . . .24657651 APSRTC-Enquiry . . . . . . . .24614406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9592 26257 Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . .24613955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23434269

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Ambulance

AP (Apathbandu) . . . . . . . .24603566 Dental Hospital . . . . . . . . .24601930

Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Apollo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23607777 Care, Banajara hills . . . . . .30418888 Abhay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9989253553 Global, Banjarahills . . . . . .23314567 Medwin, Nampally . . . . . . .23202902 Medicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23231111 CDR Ambulance . . . . . . . . .23456789

ESI, Erragadda . . . . . . . . . .23700531 Cancer Hospital . . . . . . . . .23318422 ENT, Koti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24740245

Jalagam’s Dental Care Centre Ph: 98480 16868 Mahendra Dental Hospital Tirumalagiri . . . . . . . . . .9848014284 Smile Design . . . . . . . . . . .23303085 Fillings the dental clinic 32578899

Fever Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .27667844 Gandhi Hospital . . . . . . . . .27702222 Golconda Hospital . . . . . . .23513776

Baby Clinics

Koti Maternity Hospital . . .24653647 Homeopathy Hospital . . . .24046817

Rainbow Hospital 23319061-64

Metro info

Art Galleries Pegasus Art Gallery . . .9848077144 Alankritha Art Gallery . . . .65259437 Khazana Arts Gallery . . . .23541106, Chitralekhanam . . . . . . . . .66631699 Kalahita Art . . . . . . . . . . . .23350542 Daira . . . . .66618628, 9849987187 Lakshana Art . . . . . . . . . . . .3378033 Hari Hara Kala Bavan Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27804012 Shilpakala Vedika Auditorium, . . . . . . . . . .23112704, 9885080296

Coffee Barista Coffee Shop . . . . .66362831 Odyssey Cafe . . . . . . . . . . .23416499 Le Cafe D Art . . . . . . . . . . .65506661 Cafe Coffee Day . . . . . . . . 64520473

Kitchen Casa Granda- Rd.No.10,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34 Ph:23373111

Cultural Film Nagar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23558101 Taramati Baradari . . . . . . .23521884 Jawahar Bal Bhavan . . . . . .3233956 Goethe Zentrum . . . . . . . . .65526443 Ravindra Bharathi . . . . . . .23233672 Ntr Auditorium . . . . . . . . . .23230641 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan .23237825, 23230755

Tennis Inspire Pro Ph: 3060 8655, 93911 34128 Chirag Ali Lane, Abids

Resorts Lahari Resorts . . . . . . . . . .23492349 Treasure Island Resort . . .23327899 Pragathi Resorts . . . . . . . .23553184 Breezy Farms . . . . . . . . . . .65999589 Golconda Resort . . . . . . . .24193000

Charity Trust CBN India Charitable Trust . .23541235 Ramakrishna Math . . . . . . .27627961 Make a wish charitable Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23557772 Society To Save Rocks . . .23552923 Nandi Foundation Charitable Trust . . . . . . . . .23415741 Unicef Charitable Trust . . .23225832

Lounge Bar/Pubs Enigma Bar & Pub . . . . . . . 66117373 Novotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66824422 Firangi Paani . . . . . . . . . .66683336 Dublin Bar & Pub . . . . . . .23400132 10 Downing Street Bar & Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66629323 Bottles And Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27766464 /9848092888 Escape Bar & Pub . . . . . . .66515151 Sparks Bar & Pub . . . . . . .66629977 Ahala Nightclub . . . . . . . . .66662323 Touch Nightclub . . . . . . . . .66049534 Scarlet Lounge . . . . . . . . .23425063 F-Bar Nightclub . . . . . . . . .23541777 Liquids Nightclub . . . . . . .66664488 Underdeck . . . . . . . . . . . . .66669999

Hotels Hotel Comfort Inn Woodbridge . . . . . .

23399999 Hotel Asrani International 27842267 Hotel Basera . . . . . . . . . . . .27703200 Hotel Deccan Continental 27840981 Hotel Minerva . . . . . . . . . .23220448 Ohri’s Cuisine court . . . . . .23298811 Shree Krishna . . . . . . . . . . .23303001 Southern Spice . . . . . . . . .23353802 Yellow Chilli . . . . . . . . . . . .23383838

Beauty Parlours Mirrors spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23540003/4236 Anoos Parlour . . . . . . . . . . .27800199 Lakme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32999884 Ferys Beauty Parlour . . . . .23401463 Miracle Beauty Parlour . . . .3370396 Bubbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65765577 La belle . . . . . . . . . . . .64525444/45 Marvel Beauty Saloon (only for women) Ph: 9849478158, 23540727 St. No.1, Sagar Society,Banjara hills.

Manea the Salon Madhapur: 64532323 Banajra hills: 66784511 Lotus Beauty Spa Saloon Ph: 23327908, 9705153007 Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Ph: 23316559 Citibank ATM, Banajrahills, Road No.1 Beyond Beauty, PH: 23392325 GOLDEN TOUCH Eve’s Spa and Beauty Parlour Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyd. Ph: 9000900366, 9000256783 Kiran Varma’s Beauty Saloon for Women 112, Charmy’s Ganesh Nilayam, Opp. Image Hospital Road, Beside Abridge, Vittalrao Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad-81 Branch : 404, Bhaskar Empire, Opp. DHFLVC Silicon Towers, Kondapur, Hyderabad-84.

Ph: 9959026666

Oriental Food Mainland China . . . . . . . . .6621 4500 Shanghai Dice . . . .6515 1177/1188 Golden Dragon . . . . . . . . .6666 2323

HOTEL SIDDHARTHA Boarding & Lodging, Banquet Hall for all occations, A/c Veg-Restuarent A/c Bar & Restuarent 4-1-465/466, Bank Street, Abids, Hyderabad. Ph:040-24740222 to 34 Fax : 040-24611400 E-mail:siddhartha_hotel@yahoo.co.in www.hotelsiddhartha.org

Book Stores Walden- Begumpet, 23413434/66624230/23551613 Odyssey- Pt.No.D1,Vikrampuri, Kharkhana, Sec’bad-09 Ph:27890561/27891127

Fast Food Eat Street . . . . . . . . . . . .9908312225 Mc Donald's . . . . . . . . . . . .66000666 Abids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32421361 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66102121 Prasad IMAX . . . . . . . . . . . .65157777 Domino's Pizza . . . .66338585 to 88 Madhapur . . . . . . . . .66848585 to 88 Pizza Hut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39883988

Shopping malls Mpm Mall Shopping Mall .66786789 Amrutha Mall . . . . . . . . . .66626940, City Centre Mall . . . . . . . . .66754497 Hyderabad Central . . . . . .66430000 Lumbini Shopping Mall . .66272004 Babukhan 39129216, 9866192179 Brand Factory Complex . . .44310000 Shopper's Stop . . . . . . . . .27761080 Metro Cash And Carry . . . .23070001

Salon & Spa Mirrors . . .23540003, 9346881818 Loreal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66467255 .

Touch Hair & Spa . . . . .93910 92989 Juice . . . . . . . .66139992,66460008 Krishkuts . . . . . . . . . . .Ph: 40207841 Habibs Hair & Beauty . . . .27807612 Inspire . . . . . . . . . . . . .98498 55489 Shahnaz Spa . . . . . . . . . . .66824422 Nirva Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66824422 Blanc Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . .2337 5885

Clubs New Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27700379 Nizam Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .23237097 Fateh Maidan Club . . . . . .23237331 Secunderabad Club . . . . .27540164 Jubilee Hills Intr. Club . . . .23557891 Press Club .23232660, 9849623744 Hyderabad Club . . . . . . . . .23608479 Hyderabad Film Club . . . . .23730841 Hyderabad Boats Club . . .23453877 Jubilee Hills Ladies Club . .23548446 AP Lawn Tennis Association 23231515 AP Basket Ball Association 27800128 Rajus Cricket Club . . . . . . .23540747 Cricket Association . . . . . .27905676 Celebrity Club . . . . . . .08418245200 Club Mahindra . . . . . . . . . .39881000

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Metro info Resaurants Gufaa Restaurant (North Indian) . . . . . . . . . .23298855 Tadka Restaurant . . . . . . .23302200 Haveli Restaurant . . . . . .23409999 Gujarat Bhojanalay Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . .24750079 Baseraa Inn . . . . . . . . . . . .23298855 Ohris Banjara . . . . . . . . . .23302200,9866778039 Basera Hotel . . . . . . . . . .27703200,9866778031 Aditya Park Inn . . . . . . . . .66788888, 9246577883 Taj Mahal Hotel . . . . . . . . . .24758250,9391351122 Leo Continental . . . . . . . . .66333366 The Golconda Hotel . . . . . 66110101 Ista-IT Park, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-19 . . . . . . . . .4450 8888 Celebrations . . . . . . . . .23544888,99494 66333 Little Italy- Film Nagar,Hyderabad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23558001/8002

Multi Cuisine ITC Kakatiya Hotel, Begumpet 4008 1801, 2340 0132 Ohri's Court 2329 8811/ 8822, 98667 78037 Once Upon A Time- Hotel Green Park, Begumpet, Ph: 2375 7575 Zafraan Exotica- Ph: 6558 5500 Hotel Marriott, Tank Bund Ph: 2752 2567/ 2999 Ohri's Jiva Ph: 98667 78047/ 78005 Encounters, Taj Krishna, B'Hills Ph: 66662323 Indus - Ella Suites, Gachibowli Ph: 2300 2488 The Square- Hotel Novotel, Kondapur PH :6682 4422

Movie Associatons

Automobiles Audi - Road no.12, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23324545 BMW- Rajbhavan road, Somajiguda. . . . . . . . .30282900 Mody Ford- Kamala Towers, . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27904760 to 63 Mercedes Benz,Jubilee Hills,Hyderabad-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23545940

Interiors Master Pieces- Rd.No.12,Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23318846 South Bay- Rd.No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66367151/52 Hastens Store Pt.1261,Rd.No.36,Above Above Mercedes Showroom Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad . . . . . . . . . .23316015,23301603

Bar Jewellery Fusion 9 Rd.No.1, Banjara Hills Ph: 6557 7722, 6557 7755

Sweet & Savories Pullareddy Sweets . . . . . . . . .65585113, 23414062, 09246533012 Dadu's Sweets M.G.Road, Near Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2343 8451/52, . . . . . . . . . . . . .2322 7125/3855

MBS jewelers. . . . . . . . . . .Ph:2321 9999(10 lines) TBZ jewelers- Greenland Road, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ph:2340 0231 Kirtilal jewelers- Somajiguda Circle,Hyderabad-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ph:66621211 Krsala Rd.No.1, ANR Centre, B'Hills . . . . . . . .Ph: 3240 0231, 2339 0213 Suhani Pittie . . . . . . . .Ph: 2335 2495 Krishna Pearls & jewels Punjagutta, TajKrishna Ph: 6656 4832, 2339 5015

Games & Dance Radio Cabs Ramoji Film City . . . . . . . .6522 3370 Alleygator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6631 5000 Crossfire Paintball . . . . . .6451 0000 Krazi Chicks . . . . . . . . . . . .2475 3473 Lounge Habits . . . . . . . . . .2355 3188

Movie Theatres Prasad's Multiplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2344 8989 Easy Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2765 4321 PVR Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6662 1115 / 1116 Adlabs: . . . . .39894040, 39828000

Easy Cabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43434343 Meru Cabs . . . . . . . . . . . . .44224422 Apple Cabs . . . . .65992225 Or 2226 C Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24002345 Call Taxi . . . . . . . .27901111 Or 1122 Cel Cabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23242526 City Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27760000 Euro Cabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23511888 Fast Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28889999 Green Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . .6664-4444 Hyderabad Cabs . . . . . . . . .23303324 Metro Cab . . . . . .66100676 Or 0677 Orange Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . .66315555

Packers n’ Movers

Lio packers & movers . . . .27848085 Sahara national P & M .9989051161 Dhl P & M . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64592818 Ravi P & M . . . . . . . . . . .9391022168 Ashoka P & M . . . . . .040-66327055 Tirupathi balaji P & M .9390354341 Sadaran P & M . . . . .040-32423414 RK P & M . . . . . . . . . . . .9347238802 Safe P & M . . . . . . . . . . . .27813520 Skyland P & M . . . . .040-64509887 Ganapathy P & M . . .040-32459192 Deepak P & M . . . . . . .9346771640 Goel packers & movers . . .24520363 Reliable packers & movers 27742555

Event planners Celebrationz Event Planners Plot No: 41/A, Karkhana Opposite Canara Bank,Cel: 9052000356/354, Ph 42030030, 69991180

Retail Showrooms WARDROBE Formals & Casulas for Guy’s Girls S.K. Towers, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34. Ph:66620390, Mobile : 9848082136 Pantaloons, Saptagiri Towers, Begumpet . . . . . . .2776 5112/ 0787 Lifestyle, Begumpet . . . . . 2340 7235, 2341 0013/0014 Wills Lifestyle Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6636 4700/ 9200 Tommy Hilfiger . . . . . . . .2354 5355, 99894 18663 Splash- Eye on Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9701002794 Alta Moda Garments Rd.No.9, Jubilee Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6462 6224 Rouge Boutique . . . . . . . . 6675 2220

Construction Movie Artist Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23540022 AP Cine Stunt Director And Artists Union... Association . . . . . .23546754, 9246369035 Kala Saagaram Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27730752

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Golf Course Hyderabad Golf Club Ph: 2356 7207, 6558 8103 Tolichowki, Hyderabad.

Charges: Rs.50/- for 50 balls

Trademark attorneys Aliens Group . . . . . . . . . . . .40336666 Aparna Constructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23352708/709 Dollar Orchids . . . . . . . Ph:64596469 Suchir India . . . . .6661 5000 / 6000

Indian Lawyers(Muddu Krishna.V) Ph: 94907 55555, 2767 9999

Metro info

Bakeries Deli9 - Rd.No.1, Banjara Hills Ph: 6550 6662, 6677 7727, 6552 5050 Baker's Inn Amrutha Mall, Somajiguda Ph: 2340 2222, 6661 7700 Karachi Bakers Ph: 2473 2786, 6641 8506

Marriage burea Subhamasthu Marriage . .24060522 Adarsha Marriage Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40077726 Naveen Reddys Marriage Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65599985 Jandhyala Matrimonials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23701579 Inteqab Marriage Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66716753 Mana Vivaha Vedhika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66834000

Opticals Sun Shades 12,Saroja Cmplx, K.P.H.B. Main Rd. Ph: 6620 4285, 92472 59266

Tarot Tellers Chetna Parekh Tarot Teller . . . . . .66772507,99856 54501 Shaina's Tarot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99490 01464 Inciyah's Tarot . . .98490 15093, 98499 74136 Rohini Khatri . . . . .93438 86054, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93948 44999 Vibha Jain's Intuitive Tarot . . .98487 13966, 98490 12010 Dr. K.V.V.S. Subramanyam Gayathri Upasak Second in India Jhothis, Vaasthu and Padasamudhrika Pandit . . .9052342371, 9848509335

Designer Stores Fitness Centre SITARA BOUTIQUE Exclusive Apparel, Accessories & Tailoring, # 8-2-629/1/B,Rd No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyd. Ph: 23322925, Shop Cell: 998 525 0996 www.sitara-boutique.com MEHAK Exclusive Designer wear . . . . . . . . . .

Sri Krupa, H.No.77, Rd No.3, Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad cell :9949054300, Ph:23236249 Elahe . . . . . . .66565154, 23350130 Brisah . . . . . . . . . . . . .23423443-45 Stanza . . . . .6663 7373, 66337575 Satya Paul . . . . . . . . . . . .66565158 Kashish- Opp.Taj . . . . . . .66754111 Sisley- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23551582 Origins . . . . . . . . . .65589917/9918 Tanya expo . . . . . . . . . . . . .23540797 Kalaniketan- . . . . . . .23326664/65 Mebaz . . . . . .66662222, 40112222 Neerus . . . . . . . . . . . .23320401/02 Peter England Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23553886/87

Zareer Patell at Silhoutte Aerobics Secunderabad, Banjara Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .092465 20614 Dinaz's Fitness Studio 139/A, MLA Clny,Rd.12, B'Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2331 4607

Laundry Fabricare Tel: 2354 4403,2326 2677 2780 2966,2790 4141

Photo Studio Villart Park,Rd.No.1, Banjara Hills 98852 78007, 2332 7351

Tattoos Hakim's Aalim Hair & Tattoo Lounge, Banjara Hills, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23305371/72 Lloyd's Tattoo & Piercing Secunderabad . . . .98496 73196

Airlines Enquiry Tel:27905851, 27902089, 23401222,23401223,23405155

Book Stores

Flight Enquiry-IVR Tel:27900382,27902819

Walden- Begumpet, 23413434/66624230/ 23551613 Odyssey- Pt.No.D1,Vikrampuri, Kharkhana, Sec’bad-09 Ph:27890561/27891127 Emerald House, Punjagutta Ph: 2341 4801/4803 Crossword Begumpet, Banjara Hills Ph: 2776 3242, 6613 1207 Himalaya Book World Stellar Sphinx, Punjagutta Ph: 2335 5968/ 5598 Music Stores: Sangeeth Sagar PH: 27816186

SAHARA AIRLINES Enquiry City: 040-23212767 INDIAN AIRLINES Ph: 040-23299333, 23430334 AIR INDIA Ph: 040-233897112 BRITISH AIRWAYS Ph: 040-23296437 SRILANKA AIRLINES Ph: 040-23372429, 23318842 EMIRATES AIRLINES 1st floor, Road No-1, Ph: 040-66234444 JET AIRWAYS Ph: 040-39893333 MALASIA AIRLINES

Yoga Centers

Ph: 040-66624680, 23410292 KINGFISHER AIRLINES

Raj Yoga Centre

Chit funds

. . . . . .27806700 , 9908722547 Yoga Centre -

Margadarsi Chit Funds Fateh Maidan Road, Hyd-500 004 Ph: 2344 2199/ 88, 23442160 Shriram Chits Pvt Ltd 040 23352985 Kapil Chit Fund Pvt Ltd Chaitanyapuri, Hyderabad.

Tel. No.24045015

. . . . . .66133044, 9848450273 Yoga Classes by Rekha Gupta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93955 88302 Rd.No.8, Saptaparni, Hyderabad

Ph: 040-23210985 SINGAPORE AIRLINES White House, 1st floor, Greenlands, Begampet Ph: 040-23402873, 23409815 INDIGO AIRLINES Ph: 040-27905136, 27905137/8

Dr. Rita Khanna's Yoga Suman Housing Colony,

Blinds

W.Marredpally . . . . . .6517 3344, 98497 72485

Beauty School

Sharmila's Yoga Class Banjara Hills, Kondapur . . . . .98493 38902, 2331 6562

Anoo’s Beauty School 23316184, 23316147

Yoga & Pranyama Classes ph: 93955 88302,

RICON BLINDS SRT 49, 1st Floor, Jawahar Nagar, Near Ashok Nagar ‘X’ Roads, Hyderabad-20, Cell:9246219901, 9848324586, Off: 040-65581513 www.reconblinds.com

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Sight seeing

Charminar

Purani Haveli

located near Tank Bund.

9am-5pm Mon-Sat. Rs 5, Children below 11 free (for Indians) Rs.50 (for foreigners)

10:30am-5pm Sa-Th. the palace of the Nizam's Prime Minister.

Birla Planetrium

Golconda

9am-4.30pm Sa-Th. Rs 2. Ph :2351 341.

Near Golconda Fort.

9am-9pm. The Golconda Fort was the first capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom.

Rs 5.

Falakunama Palace Built by Nawab Viqar al-Umra in 1872. Rs 25, Rs 150 (for foreigners)

Necklace Road

Qutub Shahi Tombs

Shilparamam Hi tec city, Madhapur.

11:00 AM-8PM. Rs. 10.

Ramoji Film City 9.00 am to 5.30 pm: Adults Rs. 300, Childrens 250. Ph : 23235678/77.

Raymond Tomb

Chowmahalla Palace

Michel Raymond, a French mercenary, His tomb is located at Saroornagar.

Pragati Resorts Spread over 26 acres and an hour drive from Hyderabad, facilities like swimming, Ph: 23553184

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Ocean Park Gandipet, Ph: 2322 5660/23223824 A water-theme park

Nizizam’s Museum 10am-5pm Sa-Th. Adults-Rs.50 Students & Children-Rs.15.

Ph :2452 1029.

Public Gargdens

The Chaupati of Hyderabad at Imax.

10am-5pm Sa-Th. ph: 24522032.

Rs 25 (for Indians) Rs 150 (for foreigners)

Adarshnagar, 10:30 AM- 8 PM, Rs. 17, Combined admission: Rs. 35.

Ph :2452 1029.

Archival Museum (A.P. State Archives and Research Institute), 10.30 am to 6 pm Tarnaka, Ph: 27018371.

Indira park A sprawling 76 acre park

Known as the Bagh-e-aam (Garden for the commoners) Archaeological Museum.

Nehru Zoo Park 8am to 12 noon : 3pm to 8 pm Ph: 2452 4023, adults Rs. 10, Kids Rs. 5.

Birla Mandir Adarsh nagar, am-12 noon, 2pm-8pm.

House of the Birlas

have the tradition of building magnificent marble temple.

holiday 24658124 Entry Free.

Dream Valley Chilkur Balaji (Near Gandipet) Chilkur Balaji Temple, 6.00 to 21.00.

Nestled amidst lush green environs at Gandipet, Resorts is a water theme park with waterslide

Hussain Sagar

Diginet zone

(Tank Bund) Necklace Road. the centre of the lake stands a famous statue of the Buddha.

(AP's Best Gamecenter.

Wifi hotspot, coffee shop, shopping)Ph: 55580009

NTR Garden NTR Marg ,2 PM-8:30 PM. the Rs. 45 combo.

Rs.15 for entry.

Lumbini Park NTR Marg (West of Hussain Sagar lake).

9 AM-9 PM. Rs.5, rides extra.

Runway 9 Ph+95-8418-232 752/232 It's a 1-2 hour drive east of the city.

Paigah Tombs 10 am TO 5 pm, Friday

Dhola-Ri-Dhani 24 hours situated at Kompally on Medchal Road. Camel rides, puppet shows, folk dances, authentic.

Botanical Gardens Spread over 120 acres, when completed will have 19 sections (Vanams). Hyderabad.

Salarjung Museum Naya Pul, Afzalgunj ph: 2452 3211.

10AM - 5 PM Sa-Th. Rs 15 for Indians and Rs 150 for Foreigners.

Around the city

Nuturing tiny tots

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YMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC, the leader in early child development progammes for children as young as an infant to five years old, launched it's franchising operations in Jubilee Hills.

Based at San Francisco, US, for over 30 years Gymboree has been conducting specialized parent-child fun and interactive classes, encouraging a child's development and helping parents understand it better.

This concept created by child development experts, the Gymboree learning programme is designed to support the growth and development of the child from a holistic angle.physical, social, emotional and cognitive.

Rachna Mehta, director of Gymboree India said, "parents today need more options where they can spend time together with their one and two-year olds enjoying age appropriate play activities, especially meaningful and productive play."

Filmfare awards in city

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he 56th Filmfare Awards 2008 will (South) will be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre at Hitex in Madhapur on July 31.

At a press conference recently this announcement was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd Mr Tarun Rai. Worldwide Media is a Times Group and BBC Worldwide joint venture that has partnered with Idea Cellular, one of the leading telecom operators in the country to present the biggest and most celebrated awards ceremony in Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Tarun Rai said " Filmfare has tied up with Idea Cellular to sponsor the Filmfare Awards (South) for the first time.

Actually, Filmfare recognized very early the depth and talent of South India Cinema". Heroine Illeana who was present at the meet said that she was excited about the event. She recalled having received the best debutante award during 2007.

Pan-Asian cuisine at Taj

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ave you ever experienced the magic of Pan Asian flavor anytime?

The Golden Dragon, a Szechwan and Cantonese speciality restaurant at Taj Krishna beckons Hyderabadi;s to experience the nuances and intricacies of the Pan Asian cuisine.

Chef Kamal Prasaath from the highly acclaimed Hip Asia, Taj Connemara has been flown in specially to serve his authentic Pan Asian specialities.

Though Wokers being his forte, Chef Kamal specializes in Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamee and has a sound knowledge of Japanese cuisine as well. It's been four years since he started his career as an opening team member of the Hip Asia restaurant at the Taj Connemara.

Chef Kamal has trained under several master chefs that helped him to hone his skills. He also did a stint at the Thai Pavilion restaurant at the Taj President, Mumbai.

Kamal enjoys cooking oriental food and working on the wok And Thai food has always been his favorite cuisine to cook.

This a-la-cart food festival is open until July 1st week. Call 6666 2323 for reservations.

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Around the city

Get stylish with Schwarzkopf

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mongst India's most respected trainers and hairstylists, Nitin has conducted several workshop series on international trends that are both educational and creative to leading and upcoming hairstylists across the country.

An absolute expert in the hair realm, he specializes in creative and corrective hair coloring and cutting and texturizing. He plays an integral part in Schwarzkopf Professional's prestigious bi-annual Essential Look Shows.

He has been sought after in the industry for his unique approach in creating designs which individually complement facial characteristics through a process of balance and proportion. Known for his artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail, he now oversees one of the fastest growing sectors in the hair care industry as Schwarzkopf Professional's ASK" Manager/Head.

Saina's discipline is an inspiration

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ven as the Pullela Gopi Chand Academy at Gachibowli was celebrating Saina Nehwal's stupendous show, they had one more reason to celebrate. The shuttlers from the academy cornered glory in the South Zone tournaments at Chennai, Kohi and Bangalore. They won as many as 18 titles in these three tournaments. One really wonders if it was the Saina Nehwal effect?

Saina has infused confidence into many young players. The parents also believe that if our work hard, success is bound to follow. With all the facilities available, parents are willing to back their child to the hilt now.

It was evident when the academy seemed to light up in a victory glow after Saina Nehwal's fantastic performance at the Indonesian Super Series recently. Having done it in style she beat all the Chinese players and won a upper Series title. She is indeed a role model for a lot of young players.

Tissot launches watch

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he swiss watch brand Tissot launched a new niche product, Sea touch, a tactile watch for divers that can withstand the rigors of atmosphere and below sea level.

The 156 year old Tissot, a member of the Swatch group has been promoting such watches under categories such as sportsmen, mountaineers and under heritage, gold, pocket, high-end technology categories." Sea Touch being a new watch is not for divers alone as it can be an accessory with it's striking features," said Dr.Ulrich Fischer, Vice-President-Sales, at a press conference recently. It is priced at Rs.47,300.

"Tissot at present has five franchisee stores in India, including Hyderabad, plans to start four more outlets in Mumbai, Chennai, Cochin and Bangalore. Barring regions like North America, global sales were pretty good despite recession. Even in India, where Tissot was launched a decade ago there was no negative impact. India will be among the top 10 markets in the next five years" he added.

Adding a touch of glamour at the launch was Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone at the launch of the Sea touch watch.

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Around the city

Lola Kutty's sojourn in Hyderabad

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nuradha Menon, the female comedienne was in Hyderabad recently hobnobbing with the media recently. She was having a chat about her stints on Channel V making people laugh with her accent, dress and other accessories.

The lady I am talking about is none other than our lovable and adorable Lola Kutty who is open, intelligent and forthcoming on and off the little screen. She was in Hyderabad to host a concert by Reverrse Polarity, winners of Channel V Launch pad, at Firangi Pani.

Decked up with glittering gold jewellery and adorining Jasmine flowers in her curly hair, a green sari, round glasses and keeping the audience in splits with her Malayalam accent Lola was her true self. Unfortunately Lola's ever faithful gaudily dressed assistant Mr Alex (real name Basil Alex) who never talks on the show could not accompany her. . Talking about the lack of female commedienne's in our country, she says that men can get away with anything but not a women. In America you can even mock the president or a celebrity and have them in your show the next day but that's impossible over here But don't worry Lola's fans needn't get disappointed as she will be seen on Channel V in a new season.

Come here and spoil yourself

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poil is truly unparalled in the world of premium lounges. It devotes a superior level of service and product to those who demand only the best. Softly lit b the numerous floor level LED's that offer a breathtaking optical. Spoil promises to be one of the most spectacular and niche lounges in the country. With an international team of bartenders and DJ's Spoil brings a new definition to elegance as it offers just the right ambience, space, music and menu.

The music is unobtrusive, global, soothing and exotic at the same time providing the much sought after unwinding experience. The menu is an eclectic mix of an innovative cocktail list and international classics that tempts patrons to choose from numerous adventurous creations and global starters offering a variety of Continental, Pan Asian and Indian quick eats.

Lagadapati’s role in IOA

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he, Andhra Pradesh Olympic Association president and Member of Parliament Lagadapati Rajagopal said that his election as associate vice-president of the IOA was a recognition of Andhra Pradesh's contribution to development of sports and games.

Mr. Rajagopal said compared to other States, AP excelled in many sports and games both in national and international forums. "We have the best of the infrastructure and the government is keen on lending a helping hand to talented sportspersons to shore up their performance by few notches," he said.

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Around the city

Sizzler fest held at the Taj Deccan

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ow did the very select crowd watch the T20 World Cup the last time?For a change they headed to Taj Deccan. For this special occasion Chef Sachin Joshi had crafted an innovative menu, where you get a chance to customize your own sizzler. This way the guests were left spoilt or rather confused to choose from an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Continental style: A sizzler is served with a portion of jacket potatoes, sautĂŠed vegetables, Creole potato wedges and cocktail coleslaw.Chinese style:Wok tossed noodles is served with pickled cucumber and khimchi.Indian style:A sizzler is served with curried potatoes, onion rings and roghani naan.

New range of Maple LPG cook tops

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roup Welkin strongly believes that every one has a right to access world class products and quality living. This very belief is the philosophy behind offering in the market an array of products ranging from kitchenware and domestic appliances to lifestyle products under the brand Maple with a motto 'Ideas for better living'.

All Maple products are offered with contemporary styling and functional design, offereing it's customers a wonderful experience and convenience that suits the modern day lifestyle. Every product is intrinsically backed by a promise of quality and performance. The product packaging in design and quality is truly world class. Maple's timely and effective after sale support defines the industry's benchmark.

Red Panda watches from Titan

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elebrate World Environment Day with the Red Panda Watch from TitanTitan celebrates its one-year partnership with WWF - India by presenting the Red Panda watch. This watch is a part of Titan - WWF collection. The Red Panda from Titan - WWF collection has been crafted with great attention to detail by Titan's inhouse Design Studio and in close consultation with WWF-India.

The Red Panda watch is a unisex piece targeted at a new generation Indian consumer who want to express their concern for this species. The stylish bold dials not only brings alive the inspiration but also spreads awareness about this lesser know highly endangered Indian species.

Mr. Harish Bhat, COO, Titan Watches said, "We are happy that our Titan WWF collection of watches has been well appreciated by our consumers. The Red panda watch is priced at Rs. 3200/- and is available at the World of Titan Showrooms, Multi-brand outlets, and various malls across the country. Let the one on your dial bring you luck, along with its charm this World Environment Day.

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