Ambience jan mar 2015

January- March 2015 - Issue 2

SPLURGE AND SHINE

Celebrations have begun

SPACE FOR A MILLION SMILES

The stunning

ILEANA D’CRUZ The dapper

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WAYS TO WEAR RED

FLORAL

FLUTTER Chic picks to help you blush like a flower

RANBIR KAPOOR on their style and stardom

Don’t miss!

THE CAR MANIA AROUND BMW’S M3 AND M4 DELECTABLE FOOD & INTOXICATING SPACES

‘Space for a

million smiles’

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take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year. Our endeavour, as always, is to offer you a world class experience at the Ambience Malls and live up to our motto of ‘Space for a Million Smiles’.

The past one year has been a challenging period for the retail industry and every challenge evolves new initiatives and opportunities. Consequently, we have reshuffled some earlier brands with new and trendy ones. It gives me immense pleasure in conveying that we have been able to keep your faith in us intact and have retained our position as market leaders by a mile.

As you go through the pages of our celebration issue, you will get acquainted with the latest trends, exquisite dining options and entertainment spaces for which we are well known.

We look forward to your continued patronage and thank you for being an integral part of these celebrations at Ambience Malls. Like always, we shall continue to look upon your support and hope that our association grows from strength to strength.

I wish this year brings peace, prosperity and a lot of happiness to you all.

RAJ SINGH GEHLOT CMD, Ambience Group

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Contents A Steamin’ Cuppa With...

04 I leana D’Cruz: The actor shares her wishful thoughts on a white wedding & more

Top 5 07 I t’s Raining Revelry: Our top 5 picks from Ambience Malls

The New Rage 08 R un(a)way Success: Karan Johar on

dressing women as he turns designer for Vero Moda

Cover Focus 12 A Lot Can Happen Over Hot Wheels: A haute serving of fashion trends and swanky cars

Style Wise 24 L eather Play: Bling is passé, indulge in some rugged jewellery 26 Red Haute Love: 17 things women could pick for Valentine’s Day 28 Floral Flush: Grab our floral picks to charm like a flower

Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

32 Shoe Envy: Footwear options you need in your wardrobe this season 34 Bag Brigade: Coolest bags for both women and men 36 Timeless Etchings: We get you some eternal, luxe watches to show off

Beauty Bites 38 ‘ Glo’rious You: Indulge in a beauty routine that helps your skin glow within minutes

40 Y our Beauty Guide to a Fairytale

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Wedding: Our experts share beauty tips and pick the best products for your sizzling trousseau 44 W hiff of Power: Alluring perfumes for a power couple

Break Free 46 P lay on Querido: Top 10 ways to celebrate and savour the Spanish capital, Madrid in full spirit Contacts: NORTH | Head Office | Unit No. G-0-A (Ground Floor), Mira Corporate Suites, Plot No 1 & 2, Ishwar Nagar, Mathura Road, New Delhi-110065 Tel: +91.11.43011111, Fax: +91.11.43011199. Chandigarh | SCO No. 866, 2nd Floor, Office No. 18, NAC Manimajra, Chandigarh – 160101 Tel: +91.9988985839 WEST | Mumbai | Office No 401, Shubham Centre A1, Cardinal Gracious Road, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400099. Tel: +91.22-61991111, Fax: +91.22.61991115.

Pune| Subjeev Business Centre, 29, Ground Floor, East Street Galleria, 2421, East Street, Camp Pune-411001 Tel: +91.8055366112 Ahmedabad | 4, Megabyte Business

360 Living 50 B MW M3 & M4: Check out the

66 M ini-Monsters on the Road: The Baby SUVs have arrived and conquered even

performance cars that are here to stay

their big daddies

52 Loading 2015: We suggest you boot up with this year’s blockbuster games

Happy Endings

56 Love Bites: A line up of the malls’ best restaurants and a spotlight on their most sumptuous romantic meals and cocktails 62 Wrapped with Love: Stylish gifts for him and her that say ‘I Love You’

70 The Life and Time of Ranbir Kapoor: Kapoor scion on making his own rules 72 S ervices 74 M all Activities 78 M all Guide

Centre, Navrang Building, Opp, Samsung Show room.

Swastik Char Rasta, CG Road, Ahmedabad - 380009 Tel: +91.79.40193627. Indore | 7/1, 409, 4th Floor, Ratan Mani Complex, Opposite Inter Star Showroom, New Palasia, Indore - 452001 Tel: +91.731.4248881

Hyderabad | 1-11-222/2 Ground Floor, Street No.4, Gurumurthy Lane, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500 016.

Tel: +91.40.40021545. Chennai | 2nd Floor, X-42, Sindur Shopping Centre, 2nd Avenue Road, Chennai- 600040 Tel: +91.44.42015684 Fax: +91.44.42015685

EAST | Kolkata | DPS Corporate Club, 1st Floor, 9A Sebak Baidya Street, Kolkata– 700029, Tel: +91.33.40680111.

Raipur | Magnetto Offizo, Office No.546, 5th Floor, Magnetto The Mall, GE Road, Labhandi, Raipur Tel: +91.771.4264571

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Dress,

Shantanu & Nikhil.

Earrings,

Rawat Jewels.

Hair & Makeup

Daniel Bauer at Artist Factory India

Fashion Assistants

Sayanti Banerjee, Kajal Yadav Karishma Shah and Maitri Chedda Location

Sofitel Mumbai, BKC Production

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Neckpiece, Silverline.

Image courtesy: L’Officiel India

Image courtesy: L’Officiel India

Madmoth Production

‘I dream of a

white wedding’ She is witty and stylishly edgy, that we vouch for. She is painfully honest and emotionally strong, that she promises. And she has a body to die for, that anyone will agree with. Ileana D’Cruz talks of Bollywood, style, love, marriage and a romantic wedding

By Juhi Dua Photographs by Arjun Mark Styling by Aakanksha Jain

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or a girl from chilled-out Goa who started modeling at 18 and became a superstar in the South Indian film industry by the time she was just 22, Ileana is quite sorted in her head. She is bubbly. She is vivacious. And she likes to bring a smile on other’s faces as much as she likes to smile herself. Or should we make that giggle. At the sets, she walked around showering compliments on almost everyone. From liking my shoes to admiring the thigh high tattoo of Karishma— one of the fashion assistants—to sharing air kisses with Daniel, Ileana made sure she made everyone at the sets feel peppy and upbeat.

She is also quite humourous, we found out. While canning one of the shots, there was a red spot that seemed to shine, near her left ear. Arjun, our photographer, thinking it must be the light flashing, adjusted his lights. But when the spot came again in the picture, he zoomed in to see what it really was. And we realised, it was Ileana’s ear, looking bloodshot red. And then when we looked at her ears, they did look a little red. We all had a laugh, and Ileana sportingly took the joke on her. “I am Rudolf’s sister.

He has a red nose. I have red ears.”

Her style choices are as spunky as she is. “My style is minimalistic and fuss free. I like clean lines and sophisticated designs but I like a bit of edgy thrown in,” she says. “I thought I have an eye for these things, and I always wanted to be a fashion designer. But I found my calling in a spot I never thought I would. The journey from Goa to

Telugu films to Bollywood, in fact, has been very surreal for me.” She tells us how it all started. “I happened to meet Marc Robinson when he was in Goa for his daughter’s christening and he told me that I should give modelling a shot. My parents pushed me to give it a shot too.” But she says that she failed miserably as a model. “I somehow got a few commercials and then bagged my first Telugu film, and I decided to take it up,” she reveals. Ileana’s debut film Devadasu released in 2006 and became a huge hit, grossing around `140 million, even winning Ileana the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debutant. She next appeared in the gangster film Pokiri which emerged as the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time. Overnight, she was ruling the Telugu film industry. While success wooed her quickly in the South, Ileana confesses that the actual love for acting came two years after she entered the film industry.

MY BIG BOLLYWOOD DREAM Leaving an industry that gave her recognition, money, and fame must have made for a difficult decision. But Ileana says she just followed her heart. “I loved my work in the South, but I was probably getting stuck in a rut and wanted to try something different. With Barfi, I actually got that opening and I would have been a fool to say no to a film like that.” After her Bollywood debut with Barfi, the Goan stunner has not looked back. But she insists she is definitely not saying goodbye to South. “Bollywood is clearly a priority right now, but I am not cutting myself away from the South

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Indian film industry because that’s the place that gifted me my love for acting.”

CRAVING FOR MORE As much as Ileana enjoys meaningful cinema, she is a smart girl, and knows that formula films are as important too. “I understand that commercial success is important for any actor too but I would love to do a film like Barfi again, that stirred the creative juices in me.”

Working with Mr Bachchan Senior is right on top of Ileana’s wish list. “To see him act would be a dream come true.” Ask her who has been the co-star she has enjoyed working with most until now and she says, “Varun and Saif.” “Varun is so relaxed that working with him puts you in a Zen mode and working with Saif was super fun too. Because we had so much fun working together, our scenes together have turned out great.” Australian photographer Andrew Kneebone, Ileana’s alleged boyfriend also makes his Bollywood debut with this film. But ask Ileana about his cameo and she just says with a giggle, “It has just popped up all of a sudden so I don’t want to talk too much about it.”

A ROMANTIC WHITE WEDDING ON MY MIND Ileana and Andrew have been professing their love for each other on social networking sites rather actively and Ileana accepts that it’s all out in the open but she prefers to maintain a dignified smile on the matter. “I am in love but don’t want to talk too much about it.” But she does tell us about the white wedding that she dreams about… “I would love to get married on a beautiful serene beach. I would want a white wedding and prefer it to be an intimate affair. I imagine myself to be a romantic bride with a dash of quirky.”

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Blouse and tulle skirt, both Reet

by Kaveri Batla.

Neckpiece (worn as a tiara) and ring, both

Jet Gems.

TOP 5

ROYCE NAMA CHOCOLATES Start your gala with the perfect sweet notes by Japanese luxury chocolate-maker Royce and their signature line, Nama Chocolates. The chocolates are velvety, smooth and take no time to melt in your mouth. Ready to serve one and all with five distinct flavours, Nama will make for a perfect gifting option for all things joyous.

Price ` 1,095 for a box of 20 pieces Available at Royce at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

OMEGA GREY SIDE OF THE MOON Splurge on the newly-launched luxe timepiece by Omega, which was created using a particularly innovative process that makes it different from any other model the brand has ever introduced. The stunning new solid ceramic boasts of a look similar to its alluring counterpart, the Speedmaster “Dark Side of the Moon”, but varies in several design elements.

Price ` 55,000 Available at Johnson Watch at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj & Gurgaon

It’s raining

revelry!

It is time to kickstart the celebratory season with gifts, goodies and thought.

Dedicate and freeze moments for your loved ones with these five fascinating picks from the Mall

By Nikita Bhalla

CASA POP URBAN JUNGLE COLLECTION

KIEHL’S CRAIG & KARL LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY COLLECTION Celebrate the season with stunning limited-edition packs that are a burst of colours and prints bound to evoke holiday spirit. The holiday collection includes Creme de Corps, Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter, Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve and Kiehl’s Lip Balm Set. You can pick individual products or customise your own gift sets for your dear friends and bring in the festive cheer.

Price ` 1,900 onwards Available at Kiehl’s store at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

Flaunt the brand’s recent Urban Jungle collection as the vivid blossoms, verdant leaves and warm glow of the morning sun, bring to life all the vibrancy of the floral realm. Surround yourself with the living splendor of floral profusions as the refreshingly vibrant pink and orange accents pack an edgy punch with products like Tissue Box in plain and print, Accessory Box with Scarf and Jar candle in flour yellow taking the decor to an all new level.

Price ` 2,499 onwards Available at Casa Pop store at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

BELIRAMS STERLING SILVER BOOKENDS Display these spectacular looking sterling silver Horse and Elephant Bookends by Belirams and enliven your room with fine craftsmanship and artistic designs.

Price ` 15,000 onwards Available at Belirams store at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

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NEW RAGE

Run(a)way

success Sharp dressing takes you places, believes ace filmmaker Karan Johar who turned designer for fashion brand Vero Moda

By Asmita Aggarwal

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he Marquee collection from Vero Moda has a little something for every woman. Priced between ` 2,000 and ` 9,000, the collection has eight unique themes; dreamy feminine weaves, the interplay of sheer and opaque, monochrome with a dash of red, print-on-print. And tonnes more. The designer, who put his heart and soul into the collection, hopes to make young women more fashionable in his own way.

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What is the inspiration behind the collection?

I was conscious of every woman having her own individual fashion statement, and have tried to include each and every kind of style to fit those trends. So, while the ‘Dreams & Ivory’ collection is for the more feminine woman, ‘Nocturnal Rendezvous’ is for someone with gothic preferences. There’s something for everyone.

Is this the first time you have designed a collection for women?

Although there have been times when I have picked out specific outfits for my movies, I have never really associated with a brand like this. I think designing for women has been absolutely fascinating as I could push my creativity to its limit. I am very excited about this association with Vero Moda and have given my heart and soul to this collection.

Why have you associated with Vero Moda?

Vero Moda has excellently positioned itself as a high quality clothing brand, offering the latest looks at just the right price. The healthy and successful run of the brand since its inception has provided a solid foundation for its continuing expansion and success.

Vero Moda has become synonymous with contemporary fashion and designs, which young women across the world desire and I wanted to contribute to making young women more fashionable in my own little way.

Define your personal style...

I’m mostly formally dressed when I step out.

For me, casual dressing is meant for working out at the gym. I am big on suave dressing as you never know when a normal day might turn into an occasion. Plus, I really believe that dressing sharp takes you places.

Tell us something about the looks you have created for the Vera Moda Marquee collection.

I have used eight basic themes in Vero Moda Marquee. Dreamy feminine weaves, the interplay of sheer and opaque, monochrome with a dash of red, sporty luxe, gold and silver sequins and print-on-print, are some of the key trends incorporated in this collection.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERY WOMAN...

DREAMS AND IVORY The highlights of this line are dreamy, feminine weaves and knits matched with vintage shapes. I have used gold thread, timeless pearls and beads to create a couture-like collection that is ageless and classic.

KALEIDOSCOPIC FOLKLORE I created this line keeping in mind interesting silhouettes in a riot of colours, with traditional aesthetics.

FUTURE POSH This is a must-have for the party season! Jackets, short skirts and dresses embellished with sequins make this a very exciting line for me.

NOCTURNAL RENDEZVOUS The recent urbane rage of vampires made me create a line that is essentially monochrome with rivets and blood red highlights. I have also created an extension of this line - mostly black pieces with oxidised silver details. I have kept in mind the woman who has a penchant for the ‘dark’ and who is confident enough to flaunt this look!

HIDE AND SEEK This is the most romantic line from the collection. With vintage cuts and flirtatious lace, the mix of sheer and opaque enhances the demure, feminine woman. My designs have been brought to life with the flawless tailoring of georgettes.

And embroidery patches coupled with the treatment of solid matte panels over sheer fabrics is what sets this beautiful collection apart from the rest.

SUPER POSH This collection is for those who like to be the centre of attention! I have created red carpet glamour with baroque inspirations in embroideries, all-over sequined dresses, and foil designs on chiffons.

VERO GLITZ This stylish leisurewear in pop colours and embellishments is perfect for those who like to look stylish even in loungewear. I am personally a fan of ‘always being dressed up’ and this line is an expression of the same.

WINTER GARDEN This all-lace collection in black and electric blue meant for delicate evening wear is dressy yet soft.

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COVER FOCUS

SHADES OF SERENITY ON KRISTINA Dress, Forever New, ` 6,200 Earrings, Forever New, ` 2,400 Ring, Accessorize, ` 795 ON QUENTIN Trousers, Marks and Spencer, ` 1,850 Shirt, Marks and Spencer, ` 8,500 Waist Coat, Zara, ` 5, 999 Tie, Thomas Pink, ` 7,990

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A lot

can happen over

hot wheels A silent drive alone in the swankiest of cars makes for a forgettable trip. Top it with company you love and romantic music for your souls, to drive off on the happiest roads ever made. And as you speed off on those hot wheels, don’t forget to stop by and get your fill of the best of fashion and style finds, to celebrate together every shade of love, and many such sweet, strong emotions. Because life is meant to be celebrated and we are here to make that happen for you!

By Nikita Bhalla Photographs by Manpreet Singh Styling by Aakanksha Jain Fashion Assistants Charu Bhutani and Rohit Parewa Makeup by Tanya Kaur Suri at Monsoon Salon & Spa Hair by Geetanjali Salon and Academy Models Kristina for Vogati Models and Quentin for 6th Avenue

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RUGGED COOL Shirt, Fred Perry at The Collective, ` 6,758 Trousers, Gant, ` 8,999 Jacket, Marks and Spencer, ` 17,999 Shoes, Rosso Brunello, ` 8,999

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BLACK GOTH-ESS Jumpsuit, Marks and Spencer, ` 6,999 Neckpiece, Accessorize, ` 2,999 Shoes, Steve Madden, ` 7,999 Clutch, Da Milano, ` 10,999

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DRIVE IN STYLE Shirt, Thomas Pink, ` 9,990 Bow Tie, Thomas Pink, ` 4,990 Sunglasses, Rayban Aviators, ` 4,999

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COVER FOCUS

PRINT FANTASY Dress, Alexander McQueen, at The Collective, price on request Jacket, Zara, ` 4,999 Heels, Dune, ` 4,999

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CHECKERED GLAM Shirt, Tommy Hilfiger, ` 2,799 Skirt, Tommy Hilfiger, ` 3,999 Pumps, Steve Madden, ` 11,355 Clutch, Da Milano, ` 5,000

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COVER FOCUS

LIKE A ROCK STAR ON KRISTINA Shirt, Mango, ` 2,890 Jacket, Kenneth Cole, ` 12,990 Skirt, Zara, ` 3,990 Pumps, Steve Madden, ` 5,990 Clutch, Accessorize, ` 4,345 Neckpiece, Ayesha Accessories, ` 998 Sunglasses, Aldo, ` 1,050 ON QUENTIN Shirt, Thomas Pink, ` 9,990 Trousers, Tommy Hilfiger, ` 4,999 Shoes, Dune, ` 19,000 Bow Tie, Thomas Pink, ` 4,990 Belt, Allen Solly, ` 2,100 Sunglasses, Rayban Aviators, ` 4,999

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SHOP READY ON KRISTINA Shirt, Promod, ` 2,890 Skirt, Zara, ` 2,990 Pumps, Steve Madden, ` 9,999 Handbag, Accessorize, ` 4,345 Earrings, Ayesha Accessories, ` 448 ON QUENTIN T-shirt, Zara, ` 3,000 Trousers, Van Heusen, ` 2,990 Blazer, Zara, ` 8,100 Loafers, Tommy Hilfiger, ` 15,000 Shoes, Dune, ` 9,990

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STYLE WISE

Alexander McQueen, price on request Ayesha Accessories, ` 590

Emporio Armani, price on request

play

Leather Swarovski, price on request

Make an edgy statement by ditching the mainstream bling for something more rugged

By Dessidre Fleming

Ted Baker at The Collective, ` 3,395 approximately Mango, ` 1,790

Fendi, price on request

The Collective available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj.

Swarovski available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Mango, Ayesha Accessories available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

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STYLE WISE Promod, price on request

Mango, `4,590

FCUK, `8,999

Jaeger-LeCoultre, price on request

Chambor, `795

love Red haute

Jimmy Choo, price on request

Words are passĂŠ! Flaunt your expressions of love without saying it out loud. This season, instead of wearing your heart on your sleeve, drape the colour red in 17 different ways!

By Dessidre Fleming

Crocs, price on request

Estee Lauder, price on request 26 AMBIENCE MALL

Alexander McQueen at The Collective, price on request L’Occitane at Sephora, `650

Forever New, price on request

Nine West, ` 5,000 approximately

Zara, `5,990

Guerlain, price on request

Trendy Divva, `1,995

Da Milano, `11,999

Ray Ban, price on request

Chambor, Ray Ban, Da Milano, The Collective, available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Mango, Promod, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Estee Lauder, Crocs, Trendy Divva, Forever New, Sephora, Nine West, Guerlain, Zara available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. FCUK available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

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STYLE WISE

Floral flush Flowers are in full bloom and they are about to freshen up every look this season.

Pick from a wide range of options and let your style blossom!

By Dessidre Fleming Lifestyle, ` 1,099

Ted Baker at The Collective, price on request

T.M. Lewin at The Collective, price on request

Metro, ` 2,490

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French Connection, ` 5,999

Trendy Divva, ` 1,595

Lanc么me, ` 3,500

Emporio Armani, price on request

Baggit, ` 950

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STYLE WISE

Fendi, price on request

Calvin Klein, price on request

Global Desi, price on request

Adidas, price on request

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Mango, price on request Keihl’s, ` 3,500 The Collective, T.M.Lewin, Lifestyle, Global Desi available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Mango, Only, Accessorize available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. AND, Kiehl’s available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

Only, ` 4,995

AND, price on request

Accessorize, price on request

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FOR THE SIREN WHO LOVES TO STRUT IN STYLE Walk high and confident like a diva who doles out fancy sweet nothings!

Aldo, Royal Blue Heels, ` 8,999

Nine West, Red Flats, ` 3,899

Clarks, Angie Kendra Taupe Comb, ` 6,499

Dune London, Bellini Rose Patent, ` 5,990

Zara, Silver Moccasins, ` 4,590

Shoe envy

Shoe lovers prepare to drool with the season’s new footwear fetish coming in from all corners. From the wearability factor to unconventional designs, we help you put your best foot forward in comfortable yet flashy footgears. Buckle up!

By Nikita Bhalla

Steve Madden, Dress Mysterii Orange Multi, ` 5,990

Tommy Hilfiger, High Heel Hiking Boots, ` 35,000

Mango, Black Leather Oxford Shoes, ` 7,990

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Bring in a personal touch to your footwear closet this season.

Louise Philippe, Andre, ` 8,999

Zara, Cutwork Leather Blucher, ` 2,290

The Collective, Tommy Hilfiger, Louise Philippe, Gant, Clarks, Nautica, Dune London available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Zara, Mango, Aldo, Nine West, Steve Madden available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

FOR THE HUNK WHO TURNS HEADS

Aldo, Grey Sneakers, ` 8,999

Zara, Combined Leather Monk Shoes, ` 5,990

Ted Baker at The Collective, Blue and Black Shoes, ` 19,000

Nautica, Brown Suede Shoes, ` 4,999 Gant, Blue Loafers, ` 12,999

Mango, Brogueing Leather Boots, ` 10,990

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Bag Brigade

Mark a new beginning with some twist. From asymmetrical cuts to cutesy prints or laptop bags to chic clutches, these fashionable yet functional bags are sure to take your style up a notch!

By Nikita Bhalla

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FOR THE TRENDSETTER WOMAN

3 1. Dune London, Dazzel top Berry Jewel Bag, ` 6,990 2. Accessorize, Watermelon X Body, ` 2,495 3. Calvin Klein, Black Bag, ` 6,499 4. Mango, Suede Cross-Body Bag, ` 7,990 5. Love Moschino, Red Bag, ` 21,000 6. FCUK, Pink Clutch, ` 4,999 7. Aldo, Sky Blue Bag, ` 3,599 8. Tommy Hilfiger, Leather Bag, ` 15,999 9. Holii, Calypso Shoulder Bag, ` 4,895

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Party hopping or formal dinners, these modish bags just fit the bill

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FOR THE UBER MAN ON THE MOVE

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An adventurous ride or a business tour, these cool options help you pack it all.

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1. Da Milano, Black and Red Laptop Bag, ` 11,999 2. Aldo, Wine Rucksack, ` 3,899 3. Hidesign, Golf Work Bag, ` 10,295 4. Zara, Embossed Rucksack, ` 4,990 5. Puma, King Medium Bag, ` 3,299 6. Hugo Boss, Structured Laptop Bag, ` 55,000 7. Michael Kors, Men’s Bag, ` 27,000 8. Mango, Pebbled Weekend Bag, ` 5,590 9. Tommy Hilfiger, Santos Duffle Bag, ` 12,999

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STYLE WISE

Timeless

etchings

It’s the season for celebrations and we have just the right selection of wrist watches that make the time on your hands worth the while, quite literally!

By Dessidre Fleming Omega, `3,699,500

Jaeger Le-Coultre, `17,600,000

Guess, `122,300

Breguet, price on request

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Tag Heuer, price on request

Versace, price on request

Carl F. Bucherer, price on request

Breitling, price on request

Timex, `6,995 For more information, visit Johnson Watch & Co. available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, Kapoor Watch & Co. available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon or Ethos available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

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BEAUTY BITES

A ‘glo’rious you The Body Shop, Nutriganics™ Drops of Youth, ` 2,895 for 30 ml

Indulge in a celebration of beauty by handpicking skincare products and cosmetics that make your skin breathe and glow, instantly. Three cheers to a happy glow!

By Nikita Bhalla

Burt Bees, After Sun Soother, ` 1,200 for 100 ml

Estee Lauder, Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion, ` 5,000 for 150 ml

SKINCARE STARS Stack these fabulous products in your beauty bag for a flawless appearance!

Kiehl’s, Hydro Plumping Re-texturising Serum Concentrate, ` 3,950 for 50 ml

The Body Shop, Moisture White Shisho BB Serum SPF 25 PA+++, ` 2395 for 30 ml

Clarins, Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil, ` 3,300 approximately 38 AMBIENCE MALL

Epique, Active Regenerating Day Cream, ` 3,500 for 50 ml

Nuxe, Gentle Exfoliating Gel With Rose Petals, ` 1,900 for 75 ml

Forest Essentials, Facial Treatment Masque Purifying Natural Yogurt, ` 1,395 for 50 gm

Estee Lauder, Double Wear Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter, ` 2,800

The Body Shop, Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil, ` 1,995 for 100 ml

M.A.C, Colour Crème Multi usages, ` 1,800

MAKEUP MUST-HAVES Pamper yourself this season to look your sparkling best, with these beauty essentials!

Make Up For Ever, High Definition Foundation, ` 3,400 for 30 ml

Clinique, AntiBlemish Solutions Powder Makeup, ` 3,200

Lancôme, Concealer Teint Miracle Stylo Perfecting Concealer, Pen ` 2,100

Sephora, Blush, ` 910

Stila, One Step Correct, ` 2,300

Bobbi Brown, Epique, Kiehl’s, The Body Shop, Forest Essentials available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj. Estee Lauder, M.A.C, Stila, Make Up For Ever, Benefit, Clinique, Clarins, Nuxe, Burt Bees available at Sephora at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon. Sephora and Shoppers Stop at Ambience Mall Gurgaon.

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Your beauty guide to a

fairytale wedding The bride is the central protagonist in the Indian wedding extravaganza.

So you must shine through like a star. From getting your makeup right for every function to the 10 beauty must-haves for your trousseau, here’s everything you need to enter your new phase in life on a flawless note.

By Aparrna Gupta

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he themes and the scale of weddings may differ, but each bride wants to look her radiant-best on the wedding. After all, the photographs get saved for posterity! Makeup expert Puja Taluja, who has dressed up faces of Madhuri Dixit and Kareena Kapoor, and many other Bollywood actresses, tells you how to dress your face like a star for various functions running up to the wedding and reception.

MEHENDI THE LOOK: GIRLIE CHIC The mehendi function is all about colour, music, dance and girly fun. So the makeup should be young and breezy. A bride could also play around

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with colours and keep the hair in loose curls or braid it with natural flowers. Since the mehendi celebrations take place during the day, keep the base very clean, flawless with a natural glow to the face.Â

SANGEET THE LOOK: SIZZLING HOT The Sangeet is usually the most informal, fun event amongst the other wedding functions. It involves a lot of dance and music as the name suggests. Experiment with makeup and hair. Ditch the traditional look and go for a sizzling hot avatar. Backless blouses and sexy cocktail saris, call for complementing makeup. Go for smokey eyes, or bold winged retro look. Add false lashes to bring an element of drama in your look.

WEDDING

RECEPTION

THE LOOK: ROYAL ELEGANCE

THE LOOK: GLAM DIVA

The bride should stick to the traditional look on this day.

Ideally she should opt for a natural looking base. To achieve a flawless look it’s a good idea to opt for airbrush makeup for your base. Highlight the eyes. Since most Indian women are blessed with big almond eyes, an extended eye liner looks great. Remember to seal the makeup well as usually the wedding functions carry on till the wee hours of the morning and the bride needs to look all fresh till the end.

The reception is all about looking glamorous. The makeup, hair and outfit all needs to be ultra glam.

Makeup should follow suit. Dress your eyes in glitter with lots of mascara for a wide-eye diva look. A well-defined eye liner brings that sparkle to your face. Since for the reception, the choice of outfit is an Indo-western, loosely done chignons or an all pulled up hairdo looks chic.

DIY GLOW-GETTING TIPS BY SHAHNAZ HUSAIN In the olden days, ubtan was made at home for bridal skin care. This usually consisted of wheat bran, gram flour, yogurt or cream of milk and a pinch of turmeric.

First, the body was massaged with sesame seed (til) oil.

Then the ubtan was applied and washed off after half an hour, while bathing. It helped to clear the skin of dead cells, leaving it smooth and bright, with a translucent quality. Today, body scrubs serve the same purpose. ○ F or your daily facial care routine, cleanse your skin twice a day. For normal to dry skin, take half a cup of

cold milk and add five drops of any vegetable oil (til, olive or sunflower). Put this in a bottle and shake well.

Cleanse the skin with it, using cotton wool. Keep leftover mixture in the fridge. ○ N ormal to oily skins need deep pore cleansing. Mix rice flour with curd or rosewater and apply it on the face two or three times a week. Rub gently on the skin with small circular movements. Wash off with water. It helps to discourage blackheads. Avoid using scrubs on pimples.

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10 must-haves for your

bridal vanity trousseau Whether it’s the first family dinner or a cozy outing with friends, your vanity kit should be well-equipped to help you put the best ‘look’ forward.

Here are 10 gorgeous products that will work to make you a radiant newly-wed

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Ageless Elixir 2 In1 Foundation + Serum Brand: MaX Factor The unique combination of foundation and serum gives it an enviable texture that glides over your skin, minimising pores, lending smoothness and delivering instant coverage.

The light-reflecting pigments give a radiant complexion in a jiffy while its ultra-hydrating formula has long-lasting skin care benefits.

Always match the foundation with the skin tone of your jawline to find the right shade.

Price ` 1,245

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Newskin Compact Foundation Brand: Deborah Mialano Perfect for touch-ups, this compact powder with a velvety smooth texture ensures easy application. Embedded with soothing mineral Oligo-elements, it’s suitable even for sensitive skin, as it gives a smoother effect without clogging pores.

A must for your travel bag!

Price ` 1,000

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Eye and Lip Makeup Remover Brand: Chambor The long-lasting waterproof makeup used for wedding festivities lends a wonderful look all-day long but is not easy to remove. This gentle remover instantly dissolves waterproof make up without leaving any trace and does not require any incessant rubbing. A must-have in your bridal makeup kit!

Price ` 995

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Colorburst Lip Gloss Brand: Revlon This weightless gloss makes lips pop with mirror-like shine. The plush applicator is shaped to curves of your lips for smooth, even application of colour. Moisturisers and anti-oxidants such as sweet almond oil and vitamin E conditions and improves lip texture. An instant pick-me-up for your pout, in 18 stunning shades to choose from. Price ` 550 42 AMBIENCE MALL

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Piovine Flora Shimmering Oil Brand: L’Occitane Should radiance be restricted only to the face? Give your body the tender loving and shimmering care it needs. The beautifying Pivoine Flora Shimmering oil, inspired by the generous peony, adds subtle golden highlights to the face, body and hair. As a bonus, the shimmering oil leaves behind a delicate floral and green fragrance of Pivoine flora.

Price ` 2,390

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Instaglam Box-Wedding Edition Brand: Maybelline The Instaglam Box Wedding Edition gives you on a platter, the brand’s bestsellers. You save up on time and effort to put a vanity kit together. The pack contains: Color Sensational Lip Polish (Pop - 6), Cheeky Glow Blush (Creamy Cinnamon), Color Show Nail Color (Downtown Red), Diamond Glow Eye Shadow (Grey Pink) and Hyper Curl Volume Express Mascara (Easy Wash).

Price ` 1,499

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Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque

Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream

Brand: Kiehl’s This is a great product to have on your vanity dresser for days when you can’t step into a salon for a professional clean-up. This deep-pore cleansing masque may be used for normal to oily skin types to help eliminate debris and dead surface skin-cell accumulation that can clog pores and leave skin dull-looking. It eliminates surface impurities making skin appear more refined with visibly minimised pores.

Price ` 1,800

Brand: The Body Shop Powered by purifying Community Fair Trade Tea Tree Oil from Kenya, the lightweight cream not only perfects your complexion giving you flawless coverage, it also fights blemishes. It’s an excellent product for those with oily skin. Use this dual action cream in the morning or grab and go for daytime emergencies.

Price ` 1,095

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Seductive EDT Brand: Guess As the name suggests, Seductive

by Guess is a highly enchanting fragrance that casts an olfactory spell with its deliciously fresh fruity notes of blackcurrant and pear refreshed by bergamot. At the heart lies jasmine, African orange flower and Orris root which defines its delicate floral character. Vanilla and Cashmere wood give it an addictive trail. This one is a must-carry for your honeymoon!

Price ` 1,790

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9 to 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen SPF 50 Brand: Lakmé Specifically designed for oily skin, its featherlight, non-sticky formula leaves your skin feeling non-greasy. SPF 50 PA +++ fights the harsh UVA and UVB rays to protect the skin from tanning and sunburns.

Price ` 500

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One of Europe’s most lively playgrounds, Madrid is as old and worldly wise as it is young and flamboyant. From a culture vulture to a high-powered corporate rat, a gourmand to just another freespirited vagabond, the Spanish capital indulges every fantasy and personality. Here’s a top 10 what-to-do-in-Madrid list that’ll help you celebrate life like a true-blue, sangria-soaked Madrilenian

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o go to bed at night in Madrid marks you as a little queer,” wrote Ernest Hemingway in his 1932 book ‘Death in the Afternoon’ on Spanish bullfighting. That phrase goes a long way in understanding how this historic metropolis has continued to work over the decades. Like its perplexing official symbol, a tubby bear standing on its hind legs pawing a madroño (strawberry tree), the city can at once be sweet and fierce… and all flavours in between, offering a dizzying array of temptations. Here’s our top 10 things to do in the city, of which it was said ‘De Madrid al cielo’ which means there’s only one thing to see after Madrid and that is heaven.

1. EXPERIENCE ALMODÓVAR’S MADRID You needn’t be a raging Pedro Almodóvar groupie to appreciate the city through the internationally renowned filmmaker’s lens.

Almodóvar moved to Madrid in 1967 as a youngster and worked odd jobs to fuel his dream of narrating celluloid stories. Madrid has since proven itself as his longest-standing muse (though Penelope Cruz may come a close second). Start your Almodóvar tour bright and early on a Sunday at the city’s most famous flea market, El Rastro, where the filmmaker was once part of the throng of hawkers selling everything from antiques to faux designer handbags. Just remember to bargain very hard.

Next, walk down to Plaza Mayor, where he shot a famous solo dancing scene for his film Flor de mi Secreto. Should you not want to dance yourself, pick up a juicy bocata de calamares (calamari sandwich) from the bars dotting the side lanes of the plaza and down it with a glass of cider. More foodie stops include Museo del Jamón, the famous café chain which featured in the 1997 film Carne Trémula. Last and most grandiose is La Pecera, an iconic café densely populated by the city’s literati and creative souls. With its chandelier-lined ceiling and carved columns, it’s a gorgeous, if slightly pricey setting, for a quick tapas stop.

2. BE A DRAMA QUEEN For an evening steeped in culture, book tickets for a musical at the Teatro Lope de Vega, which has hosted blockbuster productions like ‘The Lion King’, ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Les Miserables’. The theatre is located on the ‘Broadway of Madrid’, the buzzing Gran Via. Other theatres on this street include Rialto, which played the Spanish jukebox musical Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar (Today I Can’t Get Up) for four seasons, and the 1932 Teatro Coliseum, which has seen the likes of rocked to ‘Cats’, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Chicago’.

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3. FOOTIE FEVER Whether you get a celebrity spotting of Ronaldo or not, the ‘Tour of the Bernabéu’ is a rite of passage, when in Madrid. The Stadio Bernabéu, a certified five-star sporting venue, is home to Real Madrid, the richest sports club in the world. After viewing the changing room, benches, pitch and director’s box, the tour ends at the museum, Spain’s fourth most visited museum, offering terrific moments for fans, like getting yourself photographed with the club’s nine Champions League trophies.

4. STOP TO SMELL THE ROSES While the city – quite literally – never sleeps,

you can sneak out of the party and sink into the lap of nature. And we don’t just mean tiny little green nooks in a concrete jungle.

Madrid has some spectacular urban parks. The largest of them is Casa de Campo, five times bigger than New York’s Central Park. Or you can picnic in the centrally-located and very popular El Retiro, enjoying its genteel ponds, fountains and verdant jogging tracks. If you’ve snagged a date, the Parque del Oeste — a classic English garden recreated in the Forties after being damaged in the Spanish Civil War, has a spectrum of romantic spots. So, walk to Fuente de Juan de Villanueva, the city’s tallest fountain or bask in the exquisite Rosaleda (rose garden) — the scene for an international rose competition in May every year.

5. SHOP LIKE A SPANIARD Spaniards love shopping and treat it like a lavish, time-consuming and thoroughly enjoyable hobby. Whether you’re blowing up your bank

account on serious designer threads, whipping up a high-street storm (Spain is Europe’s high street fashion capital with brands like Zara, Mango and Pimkie) or scouring for quaint local finds, Madrid has the best options. Channel your inner celebrity with a stiletto-packed power trip at swanky Salamanca, which is home to labels such as Dior, Chanel, Hermes and Burberry. Of the many multi-dollar delights on Calle Serrano, known as the ‘Golden Mile’, you’ll find swish home grown luxe brands like Adolfo Domínguez and Manolo Blahnik. Cheuca, the bohemian district, filled with gay bars and a fun, permissive vibe, is great for shoe-shopping. It has factory outlets of many European brands.

The Fuencarral indoor market offers authentic boho-chic at affordable prices. If you’re strapped for time, swoop into El Corte Ingles, the city’s biggest department store.

6. SCAN THE ROOFTOPS Just a 10 minute walk from one of Madrid’s busiest squares Puerta del Sol, Gate of the Sun, is Lavapiés, one of the city’s most beloved neighbourhoods. Once Madrid’s ancient Jewish district, it is now a lively, multicultural and modish hotspot. If you are a Bollywood fan, visit in June to catch their Indian cultural festival, BollyMadrid. Of its many popular restaurants and cafes, Badila that offers Spanish home cooking with a modern twist, and Los Chuchis, are highly recommended.

But for the most scenic view, head up to Gau & Café. Perched atop an 18th century school building, now a library, and the site for several executions during the Civil War, this terrace café offers a sweeping view of the city

rooftops and ruins. Order the classic Duelos y Quebrantos — scrambled eggs, with cured ham, bacon and baked potato, and let the evening simmer deliciously.

7. SNAP YOUR HEELS AND TURN UP THE HEAT You can’t possibly come to Madrid and not have at least one memorable Flamenco experience! From the several nightlife options in the city that you can choose to make a fool of yourself at, the least embarrassing could be Candela, at Lavapiés. Walk into this unpretentious venue, hours after midnight, to find a foot-tapping, laissez-faire atmosphere that puts amateurs at ease. Sneak down to their basement to uncover the real party!

Cardamomo’s 3 hour long show every night, showcasing classic tablao flamenco with contemporary spins is world famous. Centrally located, near Sol Square, it’s where you can gorge on paella and knock down a few mojitos, before losing yourself to the vivacious beats

of flamenco. If you’re looking for something beyond just a great night out, enroll at Centro de Ocio El Horno. The dance and leisure studio conducts hour-long beginner’s classes for as less as 15 Euros.

Flemish, Italian, and French art. To get a grip on the artistic achievements of the Spanish empire, book a three-hour tour (www.contexttravel. com) to learn the fascinating history and secrets of this massive collection of art.

8. HIT A SWEET NOTE After a raucous night out, invoke the Madrileño within and drag your weary feet to San Gines to chomp on churros dipped in hot chocolate.

The century-old chocolatier, squeezed in an alley between Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Ópera, is where you’ll find like-minded night owls settling in for an early morning siesta.

They also serve porras (chubbier cousins of churros) and their soul-satisfying chocolate spiked with alcohol of your choice on request.

10. STRAY OUT While it’s impossible to exhaust all the excitement that Madrid offers, a breather is always welcome. Take a ride on buses starting from the Conde de Casal and stopping in Madrid, winding 45 km from the city, through the picturesque countryside and dusty hills to Chinchón. This 15th-century town is perfect to just watch Spanish country life go by. Hang out at the Plaza Mayor and watch the locals go about their daily grind, while snacking on empanadas and downing a small glass of anis, an anisette flavoured liquer synonymous with the town. The artisanal bakeries and restaurants will surprise you with their culinary skill.

Chinchón is also known for its wine festival in March and a garlic festival in October.

9. DECODE THE PRADO The Prado Museum is one of the world’s greatest art museums, famous not only for works by such major Spanish artists as Velazquez and Goya, but also for a wide berth of

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BMW M3+M4

Two doors or four? Hmmm... doesn’t really matter, because both the cars are power performers

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Price ` 1.19 crore Engine 2,979 cc Torque 550 Nm Power 425 bhp Gearbox 7-speed auto

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hen it comes to performance cars, you can’t go wrong with the BMW’s M range. The M3 coupe in particular is a hot favourite. With the new generation though, the performance coupe is called M4, while the M3 is now a four door saloon. Both are powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six engine that produces 425bhp. That’s plenty of power and we felt it when the M4 rocketed down the kilometre long back straight of the Buddh International Circuit.

At the end is a tight right hander which demands a firm shove on the brake pedal. Speed scrubbed off, we

turn in as fast as we dare and the car reacts instantaneously, without wasting any time and we’re already heading to the next set of left-left-right turns. You really have to keep up with the pace of the car. It’s exhausting.

So we pit in after a few laps to take in the gorgeous lines. The muscular bonnet, the chiseled bumper, quad exhaust pipes all scream performance.

Too bad the engine note is a little underwhelming. At `1.21 crores for M4 and `1.19 crore for M3, these are expensive. But capable nonetheless.

Now where’s the bank loan phone call when you need one?

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The confetti from the celebrations has settled, all wishes have been sent, all high fives have been given and it’s time to pick those joysticks back up.

While the gaming community always ensures there is something happening on every platform, 2015 is especially going to be epic for PS4 players. Here is a look at the top five PS4 games that are worth checking out

By Sharath Nair

2014

ended on a great note and from the looks of things, 2015 is going to keep this wave rising. The gaming community makes sure that there is something for everyone. Case in point: Grand Theft Auto V is coming to Windows on 27 January. Happy Gaming! Gamers belong to an elite class of tech worshippers, every time there is a new advancement, a new development; we start feeling blessed, as if the tech community put in those months of rigorous hard work just for us. Most of us are still taking our time with Assassin’s Creed Rogue or Far Cry 4 or even Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and we are already hearing news of upcoming releases; this is simply being spoiled by affection.

2015 is especially going to be beyond memorable for PS4 players as the publishers are increasingly aiming at its multiplayer capabilities, creating interesting results. There is obviously a huge list of titles coming the PS4 way, but for a while let’s overlook the obvious like Batman: Arkham Knight or even the Dead Kings patch for Assassin’s Creed Unity. We turn the spotlight on the surprises we are set to celebrate...

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‘DmC: Definitive Edition

DmC and all DLC running at 60fps and 1080p, there, that should be headline enough but thankfully it’s not. Everyone cried and complained at the reboot and finally the fruits have ripened. The Definitive Edition will also have new Turbo, Hardcore and Must Style game modes in addition to a Gods Must Die difficulty level. New costumes, trophies/achievements and leader boards will also be included.

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Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell

The standalone is coming two years after Saints Row IV, it will be bundled alongside Saints Row IV: Re-Elected but you don’t need Saints Row IV to play this expansion. Pretty neat, isn’t it? The earliest surprise you will get is Johnny’s power of flight. Unlike the gliding mechanics of Saint’s Row 4, a pair of angelic wings can be summoned which can then be flapped up to five times before having to touch ground and recharge. But you will stall mid-flight if you lose momentum. Saint’s Row Hell is a uniquely weird place and it has its own set of rules. There are five demonic islands and you have to complete activities in order to raise Satan’s Wrath and eventually progress. The legacy is kept alive with plenty of side missions and unlockable content.

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Resident Evil: Revelation 2

The 10th instalment of the wildly popular franchise has been designed as a series of terrifying episodes which are interconnected. Each episode provides hours of gameplay and the dramatic cliff-hangers. The new and scarier ‘Afflicted’ are able to move quickly and can use some basic weapons, so get ready to fight harder. Players can and will need to switch between Clare Redfield and Moira Burton, the two characters to overcome challenges.

Assistive co-op play has been smoothened and will be a treat.

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Project CARS

Project CARS (Community Assisted Racing Simulator) is aimed at hitting the perfect harmonic note of being a racing game and a racing simulator. But everything here is aimed at pleasing you as well. There are many gameplay modes to choose from and the best part is, it is a crown funded project, so regular and necessary updates will be a treat. Future Proofing has been kept in mind all the while and this is evident by its ability to be played on three 4k screens side by side. It may not be true for 12k but it is still awesome. Even more awesome is the fact that it already supports both the Oculus Rift and Sony’s Project Morpheus, for now we can only imagine those crisp, detailed graphics in Virtual Reality but upon release, this game will be a must-have.

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MLB 15: The Show

Yasiel Puig from the Los Angeles Dodgers features the cover of the upcoming instalment of Sony’s immensely popular Baseball series.

New additions include partnerships from various equipment brands; this means authentically accurate gloves, bats, cleats and more.

The graphical improvements are pretty major and individual player personalities have been enhanced to make this edition the most authentic baseball experience yet.

That’s a whole lot of surprises to welcome the year with. So if you and your partner love gaming, pick one of these up and enjoy the fantasyland together.

Xbox ONE Excitement The PS4 side of things look shiny, but what about our Xbox One comrades? If you thought that you have been overlooked, even if for a fleeting second, you are wrong! Boot up please.

By the time you will be reading this, a new DLC Package would already have been out for Forza Horizon 2. And thus the smash hit and the critically-acclaimed title will get new cars like the 2015 Nissan IDx NISMO, the 1980 Subaru BRAT GL, the2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Shelby, the 1975 Ford Bronco and the 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. Also, Microsoft seems to have built a strategy to release a new Forza title every year and made the two existing series

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bi-annual. You saw Forza Motorsport 5 in 2013 and Forza Horizon 2 in 2014, does that mean…? Nope, I don’t want to say it, I will just hold my breath!

And talking about holding breaths, Xbox One will exclusively give you Halo 5: Guardians this year! And this time, the new Halo will sweep us all, with a compelling new plot, with 60 fps @1080p gameplay and a multiplayer engine that seems to have been redone, well, the move to Xbox One called for an entire new game engine as it is. And again, not saying anything, just holding breath!

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Food and love are inextricably tied, no matter how you slice or dice the ingredients or how you toss or cross the garnishes. So raise a toast to the best moments spent with your better half as you two dig into the most sumptuous meals and drinks.

Here’s a look at where in the mall, both in Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj, you could head to celebrate love over divine food

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Bonding over food at Chennaigilli Biryani

at Cafe Delhi Heights If you love-birds are fond of biryani, Cafe Delhi Heights is ready to satiate your hunger pangs with a spicy lamb option.

Meal for two: ` 1200 plus taxes RECREATE THE MAGIC AT HOME INGREDIENTS Diced lamb 1 kg Garlic cloves 3 pieces Finely grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoon Thinly sliced green chillies 2 pieces Garam masala 1 tablespoon Ground turmeric ½ teaspoon Chilli powder ½ teaspoon Ground cardamom ½ teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Basmati rice 400 gm Clarified butter 60 gm Thinly sliced large brown onions 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks 1 x 7 cm Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoon Chopped fresh coriander Natural yoghurt 130 gm METHOD Mix lamb, yoghurt, garlic, ginger, chilli, garam masala, turmeric, chilli powder, cardamom and salt in a large ceramic bowl. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours. Boil water in a saucepan, add rice and boil again. Remove the saucepan from heat, drain the water and rinse once under cold water. Drain the water again and set aside.

Melt clarified butter in a large nonstick saucepan, add onions and stir it for five minutes or until golden brown.

Add cinnamon sticks and lemon juice to the lamb mixture on sim heat. Pour milk and add saffron in a jug and and mix it with the rice. Increase heat to high. Cook for about ten minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and reduce heat to sim and cook for another one hour. Remove from heat and gently stir to separate the grains. Spoon biryani in bowls and sprinkle with coriander. Enjoy hot and spicy biryani with a Cranberry Coconut Colada.

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Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Kerala Mutton Fry at Zambar

For all those who love and live on mutton, Zambar presents the perfect recipe for your weakness this special month.

Meal for two: ` 1500 plus taxes RECREATE THE MAGIC AT HOME INGREDIENTS Boneless cubed mutton 500 gm Sliced onions 2 pieces Chilli powder 1 tablespoon Coriander powder 2 tablespoons Turmeric powder pinch Black pepper 1 teaspoon Finely slit green chillies 2 pieces Fine strips of ginger 8 – 10 pieces Sliced garlic 3 – 4 cloves Curry leaves 2 sprigs Coconut ½ cut into tooth-size pieces METHOD Add coconut in a large non-stick saucepan and stir it until golden brown. Keep aside. Sauté mutton cubes, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, black pepper, green chillies and ginger. Pour water in a saucepan and cook till the meat is tender. In a separate pan, sauté onions, garlic, curry leaves till light brown. Add cooked mutton cubes to the above and stir fry till dry. Garnish and mix with browned coconut pieces and the dish is ready to be served.

Recipe Courtesy: Zambar at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

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Bonding over food at

Maftoul Salad at Terminus 1

Terminus 1 knows how to appease your craving for healthy food.

Meal for two: ` 1500 plus taxes

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RECREATE THE MAGIC AT HOME INGREDIENTS Mix lettuce 100 gm Raisins 30 gm Spring onions 1 sprig Couscous 50 gm Pomegranate 200 gm Olives 6/7 pieces Tomato 1 piece Lemon 1 piece Olive oil 1 tablespoon Salt and pepper as per taste Feta cheese 1 tablespoon

METHOD Wash and rinse lettuce and vegetables. Soak couscous and raisins in 150 ml warm water for fifteen minutes. Cut spring onion into 1/2 and cut tomato in small portions. Make dressing with pomegranate juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss all ingredients in the dressing and sprinkle feta cheese on top.

Ready to serve.

Recipe Courtesy: Terminus 1 at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Mousse Torte at Mistral

If you both bond over desserts and sweet nothings, head straight to Mistral for a delectable dessert and a memorable evening.

Meal for two: ` 2000 plus taxes

RECREATE THE MAGIC AT HOME INGREDIENTS Dark chocolate 530 gm Salted butter 90 gm Water 100 ml Hennessy Xo 45 ml Raspberry 100 gm Port Wine 120 ml White Balsamic Vinegar 20 ml Sugar 40 gm

METHOD Melt the chocolate with butter on a double boiler. Add in the cognac and water. Pour the pate mixture into moulds of your choice and as per occasion. Allow the mixture to cool and set in a refrigerator. For the compote, cook the raspberry with white balsamic and honey with sugar and allow to cool in a refrigerator. Take the pate out 45 minutes before serving and place at room temperature. Demould and serve with the raspberry compote, and you may even enjoy the dish with some champagne.

Recipe Courtesy: Mistral at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

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Paul & Joe at The Collective, price on request

FCUK, price on request

Wrapped

with love

Love is in the air and the best way to show it is through a present wrapped in ribbons. This season, pick from these stylish goodies and gift something special to all those who matter

Blackberrys, `2395

By Dessidre Fleming

T.M. Lewin, price on request 62 AMBIENCE MALL

Nautica, price on request

Giorgio Armani at Sephora, `5,400

Gant, price on request

Versace, price on request

Giovani, `9,999

Comme des Garรงons at The Collective, price on request

Giorgio Armani at The Collective, price on request Karl Lagerfeld at Sephora, `4,350

Roberto Cavalli, Vodka, `7,775

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Alexander McQueen at The Collective, price on request

Hidesign, price on request

Emporio Armani, price on request

Corneliani, price on request

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Lolita Lempicka at Sephora, `4,850 Da Milano, `12,999

The Collective, Blackberrys, Nautica, T.M. Lewin, Gant, Da Milano, Nike available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj.

Giovani, Sephora available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. FCUK available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

Michael Kors at The Collective, `15,000 approximately

Nike, price on request

Giovani, price on request

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Mini-Monsters

on the road

Whether it is pure luxe pampering or all about performance, Mini SUVs or Baby SUVs as they are often referred to, can get you excited with the sense of power they exude. Now, if you enjoyed driving the daddies–the regular run-of-the-mill SUVs, we bring to you the pros and cons of these new generation kids on the block. Take your pick and speed off!

Audi Q3 Dynamic The baby SUV of the Audi range has been a success. How does this new top flight variant fit in the lineup?

Courtesy: FHM

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t’s tough to live up to the legacy of your forefathers with the weight of expectations bearing down on you. There are, however, many a success story of people who have come out of the shadows of their fathers and become successful in their own right. Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Shruti Haasan are some of the names that come to mind.

And talking about taking the legacy ahead, with the success of the Audi Q7, Audi launched the Audi Q3 in India back in 2012. That’s when the luxury car market was enlightened with the term ‘Baby SUV’ and after that there was no looking back. The Q3 went on to become one of the highest selling luxury SUVs in the country. Today after two years of its launch the car faces some serious competition from the Land Rover Evoque, BMW X1 & the recently launched Mercedes Benz GLA. Call it crafty timing or an adept move, but Audi India has now launched the top of the line Q3 Dynamic. It is intended not only to act as an antidote to Mercedes Benz GLA, but also give a fresh lease of life to the car.

The changes to the exterior of the Audi Q3 Dynamic are not going to dazzle you. They have been subtly incorporated and you’ll have to have a keen eye to spot the new full chrome front grille, faux sump guards design on the front and rear bumpers, rear LED lamps in clear lens & neat looking five-spoke ‘Trias’ design alloy wheels.

The wheels wear 235/55 R17 Pirelli Scorpion high profile tyres that don’t really do justice to the looks.

However, they grow on you with their practicality

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once you spend some quality time with the SUV. But that’s not where the story ends, The Q3 dynamic has a surprise waiting for you the moment you enter the cabin and start the engine. The MMI screen pops out and flings at you three drive select options: Comfort, Auto and Dynamic. As the names suggest, the drive in ‘Comfort’ mode is like driving in your daily SUV nestled in German luxury, on the roads of Lonavala with your family. The experience being as smooth as it can get. The fuel economy goes up and the throttle response is bare minimum.

Auto Mode is like Professor X of the X-Men series, read that as I-know-everything mode and makes for a wonderful compromise in terms of ride and handling. Then there’s the Dynamic Mode. If you have ever encountered a school kid who has just got his pocket money, this is what it’s like. Just imagine his behaviour for a minute. Nothing in the world can stop him from reaching the school canteen as soon as he possibly can. That’s what the Dynamic Mode is like. It makes the car go bonkers with the full capacity of the 35 TDI engine and a horse power support of 174 bhp. As claimed by the company, it will reach the three figure mark in 8.2 seconds. That’s plenty fast for most needs.

The DSG gearbox has a remarkable history to its name but what makes the Audi Q3 Dynamic stand out against its competitors is Qauttro four wheel drive as Audi calls it. Let’s not forget the occasional crave for off-road adventure drive where this can come handy too. Of all the things said and done the most disappointing part of the whole experience was when it left our garage.

FIRST CLASS Out on a drive, nestle yourself in the luxury interiors and forget about the world

MR. HYDE Choose from a set of three drive modes. We recommend Dynamic for its performance

ON ALL FOURS Audi’s famed Quattro system is handy when faced with an off-roading trail

ALL SEEING EYE Run around white daytime running lamps are an Audi hallmark

SPECS OF AUDI Q3

Price `38.40 lakh

Engine 1968 cc

Power 174 bhp

Torque 380 Nm

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 The Q3 and the X1 finally have some competition. But is it too little too late?

Price ` 36 lakh

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ini SUVs are perfect for the urban male. More spacious than a hatch to lug all the friends around, more powerful than a sedan and with high ground clearance to ride over broken roads. What more can one ask for? Well, comfort for starts.

Good looks. Bit of luxury pampering and features. So it’s not surprising that the entry luxury SUV space is a hotly contested one. Audi has its Q3, the BMW has the X1 and Volvo the V40 CrossCountry. Now Mercedes has brought it’s GLAclass you see in the pictures.

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and the GLA is by far the best.

Just look at it. The aggressive face, muscular haunches, wheel-wellfilling tyres, tight flowing lines all over, there just isn’t a bad angle to the GLA. We do wish it was a bit taller, like the Q3, which looks like a proper SUV. The GLA ends up looking sorta like an estate car. On the upside, this low stance means that you don’t climb up, rather slide inside like a sedan.

Which brings us to the cabin. If you’re used to cheap, dull plastics of your daily drive like us, you’ll be surprised. Every surface in the cabin reeks of quality. The dashboard is similar to the A-class,

though the two tone black and beige of our test car was a bit a too much for us. There’s an all black trim on offer thankfully. There’s leather upholstery and we must mention the comfy front seats.

They adjust electrically for height and lumbar support and are very spacious. If only they turned round, we would have stolen them to replace the crappy office chairs we have to put up with.

Obviously a great driving position is easy to find, and driving is where the GLA impresses. The petrol GLA 200 we drove comes with a 2.0-litre petrol motor producing 181bhp. It doesn’t sound

WITH LOVE FROM THE A The interiors are pretty much faultless, though an all-black might look better

BOY RACER When 7-speed auto can’t change the gears fast enough, the paddle shifters are a lot of fun

SPECS OF MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 200

Torque 300 Nm

much in a car that weighs a tonne and a half, but the 7 speed twin clutch automatic gearbox helps masks the bulk quite well. Plant your foot down and you’ll surprise most traffic light racer wannabes, especially if you engage the Sports mode. Press a button and the engine suddenly sounds eager and gears only shifting around the red line. It’s a lot of fun and you can hit speeds that are illegal in most parts of our country. Automatics though can’t match stick shifts for driving pleasure, but there are paddles behind the steering for enhanced driver involvement if you are so inclined.

Power 181 bhp

Going fast however doesn’t count for nuts if the car can’t handle. Thankfully the GLA isn’t anything like an SUV in this regard.

Which is not a bad thing since there is no four wheel drive and that it’s not likely to see any off roading. In fact it handles like a typical front wheel drive car and maintains its line around a corner.

The suspension is sportily set up which helps matters, making the GLA a decidedly sporty drive. But when time comes to negotiate the craters masquerading as potholes on our roads, there will be a fair bit of cringing. Especially from the rear seat passengers. Of which there

Gearbox 7-speed auto

should only be two. Three average size adults will find things getting a bit intimate. Which would be a good thing if we were on an cover shoot with three girls. Not so much on the way to a weekend cricket game with the lads and kit in tow.

The kit will spill into the cabin, because the spare wheel takes up a big chunk of the boot.

This GLA 200 costs `36 lakh exshowroom in Delhi and a diesel is available at `32.75 lakh. What you get is a good looking five seater with lots of equipment and sporty handling.

We on the other hand are on our way to rob a bank so we can pay for the GLA 45 AMG, which is due soon.

ECONOMICALLY WISE And sporty. While the buttons are not exactly flashy, the engine is all that and more

SUNBURN There is also a panoramic sun-roof, which alone has sold half of the Audis in the market

Courtesy: FHM

Engine 1991cc

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The life & time of

Ranbir Kapoor

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Image courtesy: L’Officiel India

HAPPY ENDINGS

Enough has been said about him. But each time he decides to speak up, he introduces us to a new superstar.

That’s Ranbir Kapoor for you

By Dessidre Fleming

B

ollywood heartthrob, brand ambassador, football club owner, and son to legendary superstars— Ranbir Kapoor is adept at playing many roles not only on screen, but in real life, too. And he must be one of the most envied men, for the adulation he gets for every role he plays is tremendous. His latest partnership with one of the world’s leading watch brands, Tag Heuer, gives the charismatic star more power. But, amid all the rumours and the paparazzi that surround the Kapoor scion’s public image, Ranbir Kapoor, the person, believes in keeping things and people he loves, close to his heart. From his philosophy on life to his recent super-power partnership and his style staples, he bares it all.

You are known for living by your own set of rules. But are you really the rule-breaker you are made out to be? What do you believe in— following rules or defying them?

I think you are supposed to follow rules and defy them, at the same time. I don’t think one should be a rebel in every way. So you should follow certain rules. But then again, who’s to say what’s right and what’s wrong?

In the end, you should just follow your heart and your mind. And if there is a marriage between the two, then there is nothing that should really matter.

And what’s your take on the much-soughtafter balance between your personal and professional life? How do you achieve that?

Today, I think everyone manages the whole personal-professional life balance. You have to do it. I do it, too. I mean, you go to work, you come back home and you switch off and spend time with your family-your parents, your wife, or your girlfriend, and your siblings.

Family and close friends are really important, and I understand that. At the end, that’s what keeps you grounded and going for more, especially if you’re in an industry like mine.

Being in the film industry transports you completely to a place that is not real. And so, it becomes incredibly crucial to get back to your bearings by being with people you love and care about.

Coming from a very prominent family, luxury is probably what you grew up with. But what does it mean to you today?

For me, luxury means happiness. Anything that gives me happiness; a sense of freedom and peace is what makes me happy. I think luxury is really synonymous with that.

How would you describe your personal style?

It depends from day to day and on my mood.

Sometimes, I like to dress up in a suit. Most times, I just want to keep it casual and wear something such as a blazer on a pair of jeans.

But, I always add a good watch to whatever I wear. Nothing else describes my personal style better!

Talking of watches, tell us about your recent high-on-adrenaline association with Tag Heuer.

Interestingly, my relationship with Tag Heuer started when I was really young. It was one of the first watches I wanted to own.

My parents gifted me a Tag Heuer on my 13th birthday and it excited me. Nineteen years down the line, to be associated with the brand is really humbling. I really have to pinch myself sometimes to believe that I am now part of the Tag Heuer family. The four principle Ps of Tag Heuer—Prestige, Precision, Passion and Performance, are the four principles I identify with and can apply to how I look at my career and life.

Which is your favourite collection and your favourite timepiece from Tag Heuer?

The Tag Heuer Grand Prix edition is one of my favourites because it was one of the first watches I ever owned. I am also extremely thrilled about the Jack Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 edition, which was gifted to me by Tag Heuer. The Formula 1 watch is super cool to sport, too.

How important is a watch for you? Is it just something you use to keep track of your daily schedule, or is it a way of accessorising for you?

A watch is definitely a style statement and a wardrobe staple. It’s like an extension of your personality. Having a good watch on your wrist also gives you confidence; there is something about the look and feel of a good watch on my wrist. It makes everything feel right and I start approaching things more systematically. So to me a watch is an accessory that makes a statement about who I am and what I do.

Coming to people, who are the most significant people in your life who have inspired you the most?

One of the people who have inspired my life the most is my grandfather, Mr Raj Kapoor, for the kind of work he did. I was very young when he passed away. Whatever I know today about cinema and about him is through his work. The second person is definitely Lionel Messi. He is my favourite football player. What I really admire is the way he approaches the game, how concentrated he is on the field and even in his life. For him, it’s not just about the game.

It’s about scoring and winning and that’s the kind of approach that I look up to. I like to apply that level of concentration and mindset in my own life, too.

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List of Services at

Ambience Mall, Gurgaon SHOE AND BAG REPAIR

COURIER

TAILORING

TRAVEL

DRY CLEANING

BABY CARE ROOM

DOCTOR ON CALL

MOBILE CHARGING UNITS ON EACH FLOOR & PHONE BILLING OR CHARGING MACHINES

ATM

CAB ON CALL

FREE BUS SHUTTLE FROM NEAREST METRO STATIONS (FREE PICK AND DROP)

GOLF CART (INSIDE MALL)

FUN CART FOR KIDS- A CAR IN WHICH THEY CAN DRIVE AROUND IN THE MALL

CURRENCY EXCHANGE DESK

WHEEL CHAIR

CAR SALON

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PRAMS FOR BABIES

FLORIST

List of Services at

Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj TAILORING

MOBILE CHARGING UNITS ON EACH FLOOR & PHONE BILLING OR CHARGING MACHINES

ATM

CAB ON CALL

WHEEL CHAIR

PRAMS FOR BABIES

NEWSPAPER READING FACILITY

FIRST AID

WI-FI

WATER DISPENSING FACILITY

WASHROOMS FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED

RAMP FOR EASY ACCESS FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED

VALET PARKING

SPECIAL PARKING ZONE RESERVED FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED & LADIES DRIVEN VEHICLES

PHONE FACILITY FOR CUSTOMER

CAR SALON

FUN CART FOR KIDS

FUN RIDES (JOCKEY RIDES FOR KIDS)

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Ambience

Mall Activities

Christmas carnival December kick-started on a jovial note for Ambience Mall,Vasant Kunj with a host of Christmas festivities.

Starting with a Shopping Delight that had our shoppers in a spree of excitement, followed by a bumper draw with holiday packages as the winning prizes, the Ambi X’Mas Foodolicious Fest saw foodies indulge in a variety of gastronomic

Vasant Kunj

options. Letters to Santa at the Hamleys’ Toy Store, a chocolate fest and some christmas carol singing were other attractions which caught a lot of attention. All of these ongoing events at the mall had the people revelling in the festive spirit, throughout the month! It was a HoHo Holiday special, indeed!

The Chefs’ call out

A flash mob was held at the Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj to promote chefs across the city of New Delhi. The shoppers were treated to a delightful jig from the large gathering .

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Kids’ special

Children’s Day celebrations, in association with Hamleys, at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj was a fun-filled riot that saw kids enjoying a day with their favourite television characters Motu Patlu

and the Power Rangers. The small wonders were treated to an engaging storytelling session, while being encouraged to showcase their creative side in a sketching competition.

Cricket in the making

In order to promote the Celeb Cricket League, a flashmob was organised at Ambience Mall,Vasant Kunj which witnessed popular television celebrities stirring up a storm.

Raahgiri

The enthusiastic folk of Raahgiri did a flash mob outside Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj which gathered quite a lot of attention from onlookers.

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Mall Activities Gurgaon Winter wonderland

Christmas at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon was a very special occasion, celebrated amid puppetry, magic and music.

Among the festivities were the Kahaani Festival, a puppet show, a workshop by renowned puppeteer Puran Bhatt, a magic show by Rahul Kharbanda, dance, art & craft workshops and cake-making sessions by the chefs of Fresco.

Child’s play

Ambience Mall, Gurgaon went all out to treat the children to a week full of exciting activities with participation from brands like Hokey Pokey, I-Skate, Funcity, PVR Bluo, Iconic Kids and Stellar Museum.

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An absolute blast On the occasion of Diwali, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon were beautifully decorated in the Madhubani art-theme which is a vibrant and popular form of painting in the state of Bihar. We had artist Shivan Paswan, along with his award-winning team, paint a 45ft

long Ramayan walk-through. The piece of art took a total of seven days and 10 artists to complete.

This was later put on an auction to raise funds for a noble cause. In addition, shoppers were treated to a Spin-O-Wheel with participants winning shopping vouchers worth ` 5,000 and exotic travel packages.

Sporting time

Ace cricketer Harbhajan Singh graced Ambience Mall, Gurgaon with his presence at the Hublot store launch.

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AMBIENCE MALL Ground f loor Store name DIESEL QUICKSILVER BMW THOMAS PINK T.M. LEWIN DUNE LONGINES/RADO THE COLLECTIVE ALDO STEVE MADDEN SISLEY GANT LOUIS PHILLIPE VAN HEUSEN (M) UCB (M) ARMANI JEANS BOGGI MILANO THE BODY SHOP NAUTICA ACCESSORIZE GUESS MANGO NINEWEST LA-SENZA PROMOD WESTSIDE MAC CLINIQUE ESTEE LAUDER TRAVEL DESK STAR BUCKS LACOSTE JACK & JONES

BEING HUMAN

WOODLAND

VEROMODA/ONLY/JACK & JONES

BAGS N MORE

PANTALOONS

CHARMING

NEW-U

ESBEDA

SWAROVSKI

I-WORLD

ETHOS

OM BOOK SHOP

UCB (W)

SHAKUNTALAM

TOMMY HILFIGER

WESTSIDE

TOMMY HILFIGER DENIM

LEVI’S

WILLS LIFESTYLE

SCULLERS

CLAIRE’S

BLACKBERRYS

SKULL CANDY

LOUIS PHILLIPE

FUN CART

BATA

TRAVELEX

STUDIO FIRANG

COOKIE-MAN

GIOVANI

GELATO VINTO

VAN HEUSEN (M)

BUDDIE-BUNJEE

U.S. POLO ASSN.

BAKER’S STREET

LIBERTY

SUNGLASS-HUT

PUMA

DKNY

RELIANCE FOOTPRINT

FRENCH CONNECTION

DELSEY

KAPOOR WATCHES

PLANET SPORTS

CALVIN KLEIN (JEANS)

ADIDAS

DAMAS

REEBOK

LLADRO

NIKE

BOBBY BROWN

HUSH PUPPIES

FOREST ESSENTIALS

PARK AVENUE (M)

HIDESIGN

BASE CAMP TRAVELLER

DA MILANO

HYPNOTIQUE (MARBLES)

NEXT

CHARLES & KEITH

ELLE

VENUS STEPS

MARKS & SPENCERS

MADAME

SEPHORA

CLARKS

ZARA

ARCHIES GALLERY

HEEL & BUCKLE

GIPSY (W) TITAN

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SATYA PAUL

First Floor Store name

ZARDOZI RITU KUMAR

PARK AVENUE (W)

PANNA SAREES

VAN HEUSEN (W)

“W”

KASHMIR PARADISE ARTS

BIBA

TRENDY DIVVA

BELIRAM EXCLUSIVES

BRUNO MANETTI

DIAMOND PLUS

Store name

AROMA THAI SPA

GLOBAL DESI

SWAASDEE

M.A. RAMZANA

GEETANJALI SALOON

MUFTI

TRENDY BUBBLES

Third Floor Store name

GLAMOUR

CAFÉ DELHI HEIGHTS

CELESTE

JOHNNY ROCKETS DIMSUM BROs

Second Floor Store name MONSOON SALOON LOOKS SALOON WESTSIDE FAB INDIA JUMBO ELECTRONICS

BIG BAZAAR

TRACKON COURIER BHOLA DRY CLEANERS TAILORING SERVICE SHOE MEN

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

FLORIST

COSTA COFFEE

SKY CAR WASH

KFC PIZZA HUT MC DONALDS FUNCITY HALDIRAM’S

SAMSUNG BY DAWAR

ZAMBAR

MOTHER CARE

GOLA SIZZLER

NUMERO UNO

WAKKAO

PURE HOME LIVING

CHILI’S

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

INDIJOE

CROCS

SAHIB SINDH SULTAN

BARISTA COFFEE

PIZZA EXPRESS

RELIANCE DIGITAL

ASIA-7

STELLER CHILDREN MUSEUM

FRESCO

MOM & ME

PUNJAB GRILL

GINI & JONY

PVR CINEMAS

ICONIC KIDS

FOOD COURT

TOMMY HILFIGER KIDS

RED MANGO

FLYING MACHINE

HOKEY-POKEY

MANCHESTER UNITED

COFFEE BEAN TEA LEAF

LEVI’S (M)

Store name

RELIANCE AUTOZONE

NAIL SPA CREYATE

Lower Ground

Sixth Floor Store name I-SKATE

Opening Soon

BUDDIES PLANET

SONY CENTER HAIR N SHANTI BOSE NOKIA AIRTEL DISCOVERY WINES EYES 2 EYES LOEWE GADGET ZONE

Fourth Floor Store name PVR GOLD CLASS UNDERDOGGS BLU-O THE BEER CAFÉ

MEDIEVAL INDIA ATTRIBUTES STUDIO SKETCH EXPRESS LE-CRUESET MAGPPIE

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(Vasant Kunj)

Upper Ground Floor

First Floor

Shop no.

Store Name

Shop no.

Store Name

S-222 B

CASA POP

SHOPPERS STOP ANCHOR

ANCHOR 1,F-101

SHOPPERS STOP ANCHOR

S-223

BELIRAM

UG - 02

SISLEY

F-102 & 103

WOODLAND

S-224

BAGZONE

UG - 03

NAUTICA

F-104

AVIRATE

S-226

HILL STONE

UG - 04

T.M. LEWIN

F-105

DUCATI

S-228

GEETANJALI

UG - 04 A

EPIQUE

F-105A

HEEL AND BUCKLE

S-232,233

RELIANCE DIGITAL

UG - 05

QUIK SILVER

F-107

PUMA

S-234,235

JUMBO ELECTRONICS

UG - 06

DUNE

F-108

U.S. POLO

S-236

PLANET SPORTS

UG - 07

CALVIN KLEIN JEANS

F-109

VANS

S-237

LIFESTYLE ANCHOR

UG - 08

FRENCH CONNECTION

F-110

VENUS STEPS

S-238

TERMINUS 1 CAFÉ

UG - 09

GUESS

ANCHOR 2,F-111

WESTSIDE ANCHOR

KIOSK3

INTERSECTION

F-112,124

LOUIS PHILIPPE

ANCHOR 2,UG - 10

WESTSIDE ANCHOR

F-113

HOLII

UG - 11

JACK & JONES/ VERO MODA

F-113 A

AYESHA

Shop no.

Store Name

F-114

ACCESSORIZE

T - 301

LANDMARK

F-116

LEVI’S

F-120

STARBUCKS

T - 302

KYLIN

F-121

DA MILANO

T - 303

PENNISULAR KITCHEN

T - 303 A

PIZZA EXPRESS

T - 304

INDIGO DELI

T - 305 A

PUNJABI BY NATURE SAKAE SUSHI

ANCHOR 1,UG - 01

Third f loor

UG - 12

DIESEL

UG - 13

KIEHL’S

UG - 14

S T DUPONT

UG - 15

TOMMY HILFIGER

F-122

THE BODY SHOP

UG - 16

ONLY

F-127

BLACKBERRYS

UG - 17

ROSSO BRUNELLO

ANCHOR 3,F-129

PANTALOONS ANCHOR

UG - 18

HIDESIGN

F-130

HAMLEYS

T - 305 B

UG - 19

JOHNSON WATCH CO.

F-131

THE COLLECTIVE

T - 305 C

100% ROCK

THOMAS PINK

F-132

U . C. B

T - 307

PUNJABI BY NATURE

UG - 21 B

ROYCE CHOCOLATE

ANCHOR 4,F-135

LIFESTYLE ANCHOR

T - 308

CHILLI’S

UG - 22

BOBBI BROWN

F-136

RE CAFÉ & BAR

T - 310

MC DONALD’S

UG - 23

MC DONALDS

ATM

CITIBANK

T - 315

FOOD COURT

UG - 24 & 25

SUPER DRY

KFC

UG - 26

GANT

Second Floor

COUNTER 1, 2 & 3 COUNTER 4

SUBWAY

ANCHOR 3-UG - 27

PANTALOONS ANCHOR

Shop no.

Store Name

COUNTER 5

KYLIN EXPRESS

UG - 28 A

KENNETH COLE

ANCHOR 1,S-201

SHOPPERS STOP ANCHOR

COUNTER 6

UG-28

HAMLEYS

S-202 & 203

COUNTER 7

AMICI

UG - 29

THE COLLECTIVE

MONSOON SALOON & SPA

PUNJABI BY NATURE EXPRESS ALA TURKA

UG - 30

BROOK BROTHERS

DIPIKA ANAND

COUNTER 8

BURGER KING

UG - 32

GAS

AROMA THAI

COUNTER 9 & 10

LIFESTYLE

DIAMOND TREE

NIRULA’S

UG - 33

S-205 & 206A

KIOSK NO. 1

GEM OPTICIANS

IROHA

RED MANGO

S-206B

KIOSK NO. 2

KIOSK1

ANDAZ

KIOSK NO. 3

GELATO VINTO

ANOKHI

T - 318

STRIKER

S-209

AND

T - 319

BEER CAFÉ

S-210

GLOBAL DESI

T-311

FUNCITY

NIKE

T-311 A

UNDERDOGGS

ANCHOR 2,S-212

YAUATCHA

T-312

PVR DIRECTOR’S CUT

S-213

MASPER

S-214,225

ADIDAS PERFORMANCE

S-215

LAXMI OPTICALS

S-217,220

ICONIC KIDS

S-221

CHERUBS

UG - 20

S-203 A S-204

S-207 S-208

S-211

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