Ambience july sep'15

July-September 2015 - Issue 4

space for a million smiles

Don’t miss!

10 beauty must-haves for monsoon

The fashionista

jacqueline fernandes The dapper

farhan akhtar

on their style and career

SKIRT

GUIDE This season step out like a true diva

passion

PRINT

The talk of the town this season

July-Sep 2015 - Issue 3

The gorgeous

shraddha kapoor The desirable

space for a million smiles

Don’t miss!

The car mania around Mini cooper S and D

john abraham

on their fashion and fitness

pamper yourself

at Sawasdee Spa

COLOUR

CODE This summer pick the best of colours to

soirees DENIM

The fabric rules the trend this season

COLOUR

CODE

This summer pick the best of colours to stand out

‘Space for a

million smiles’

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e, at Ambience Malls, constantly strive to give the best to our visitors by introducing new brands and always improving the current collection. By dealing effectively with the challenges of the retail industry, we continue to maintain our position of market leaders.

As you go through the pages of this issue, you would get to know about the latest fashion and beauty trends as well as exciting dining options. The cover shoot, Prints to Order, is your go-to-guide for prints and different ways to style it. We also take you on a voyage to the lesser-known destinations that promise to leave you spellbound.

Other sections talk about the latest gadgets, exquisite home decor options and keep you posted on the latest books and movie releases.

As monsoon is associated with food, we bring a few recipes for you to experience the joy of cooking. Further, the mall activities section is your guide to the interesting events and happenings held at the Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj.

We look forward to your continued patronage and thank you for being an integral part of the various celebrations held at the malls.

I wish peace, prosperity and happiness to all.

Raj Singh Gehlot CMD, Ambience Group

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Contents A Steamin’ Cuppa With...

04 J acqueline Fernandes: The actor talks about her career and her fashion choices

Top 5 07 G rab them all: Our top five picks from Ambience Malls

The New Rage 08 ‘ X’ and ‘Ace’ revolution: Adidas is all set to unveil its new collection

Cover Focus 12 P rints to order: All about the statement prints

Style Wise 24 F lorals that flatter: Incorporate the

prettiest blossom prints in your wardrobe

26 Marsala mania: Dazzle in the romantic and enticing shade of marsala 30 Men’s fashion: Everything a man need on a casual outing or a formal meeting

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32 Timesless trends: Grab our picks and get all coloured 34 Bag extravaganza: Trendy bags for both women and men 36 Footwear insight: Footwear options you need in your wardrobe this season

Beauty Bites 38 S parkle through the monsoon: Indulge in a beauty routine that protects your skin

Rights: Ambience Mall, Gurgaon & Vasant Kunj Ambiencemalls.com Published by: MaXposure Media Group India Pvt. Ltd. Publisher & COO: Vikas Johari CEO & Managing Director: Prakash Johari

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Ambience magazine is printed and published by Vikas Johari on behalf of MaXposure Media Group India Pvt. Ltd. (MMGIPL) for Ambience Mall Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj and published at MMGIPL, Unit No. G-0-A (Ground Floor), Mira Corporate Suites, Plot No 1 & 2, Ishwar Nagar, Mathura Road, New Delhi-110065, India.

All rights reserved. All writings, artwork and/or photography contained herein may not be used or reproduced without the written permission of MMGIPL and Ambience Mall.

No responsibility can be taken for the loss of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. The views and opinions expressed or implied in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of MMGIPL or Ambience. All efforts have been made while compiling the content of this magazine, but we assume no responsibility for the effects arising there from. MMGIPL does not assume any liability for services or products advertised herein. Ambience magazine appears quarterly.

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40 Beauty must-haves for monsoon: Pick the best products for your vanity kit this season

360 Living 52 R elax the Thai way: Pamper yourself at

42 Fragrance forecast: Alluring perfumes for a power couple

52 Restaurant reviews: We suggest you the best dining options

Break Free 44 R oads untravelled: Pack your bags and

56 Monsoon savouries: Relish these delicacies from Beer Cafe and Peninsular Kitchen

ervices 72 S

58 Spruce up your abode: Stylish options to tranform your house

all Guide 79 M

set out for the coolest destinations across the world

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Aroma Thai Spa

60 New Audi launches: Audi RS7 and Audi TT enter the Indian market

Happy Endings 70 Farhan Akhtar, the filmmaker and actor: Farhan talks about brand endorsements and more

all Activities 75 M

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A steamin’ cuppa with...

‘Beauty should

be effortless’

She is unconventional yet striking, an actor who is known for her consistency and mass appeal. Jacqueline Fernandes talks about her career and her passion for fitness...

By Aarti Kapur Singh

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he may not be on top of the Bollywood game, but it is hard to find someone as consistent and persistent as Jacqueline Fernandes.

She has five releases this year including two international films and she has always had one release every year. With Kick, the Salman Khan-starrer, she even went beyond being just a showpiece. It is hard to believe that this Sri Lankan beauty was plagued by acne in her teen years. Born to a Malaysian mother and a Sri Lankan father, Jackie has inherited the best of both worlds.

A fan of beauty as it is, Jacqueline says, “Beauty should be effortless. Real beauty to me is natural. You can’t get more beautiful than a natural, clean-looking face. And no matter how amazing your makeup is or how much plastic surgery you’ve got done, there is nothing more beautiful than a sun-kissed face.”

She walks the talk too, as mostly she takes care of her looks by nurturing it from within. “My commitment to caring for my looks is a combination of a healthy diet and a skincare and fitness routine. The must-haves in my food basket are super foods, nuts, nut milks, quinoa, salads, green vegetables and fruits. I grew up in Bahrain where it was always scorching hot so I used to drink a lot of coconut water to keep myself hydrated and it worked wonders for my skin as well. I now swear

by it and add it to my juices and smoothies. I also keep my skin hydrated by sprinkling on rose, mineral or aloe vera water. I never ever forget my daily skincare ritual, whether I’m tired or shooting. It’s specially important when you have so much makeup on your face every day,” reveals Jacqueline.

Having said that, Jackie swears allegiance to a couple of skincare products to keep her most bitter enemy - acne at bay. She praises and recommends The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil. And, also its Drops Of Youth Serum, for smooth and fresh skin. “I love the Vanilla Body Mist, Brazil Nut Body Butter, Tea Tree Oil, Coconut Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer and Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil by The Body Shop. These are the things you will find in my handbag - if I ever carry one! I have been using Dermalogica products for many years now and they really work for me. What I like about them is that all the products are unscented and medicated; and they have been specifically for skincare. I start my day with the cleansing gel and at the end of the day, I clean off all the makeup with a pre-cleanser, then a cleanser, toner and finally a moisturiser. I have just started using the Estée Lauder Night serum which is really helpful in skin hydration. It is important to use sunscreen and you should definitely apply a moisturiser before applying

Jacqueline has big plans of delving into fitness as an alternate career too.

Her instagram and twitter feed is full of fitness tips and diet plans Jul-Sep 2015 5

A steamin’ cuppa with...

The gorgeous actor emphasises the role of eating right and debunks dieting 6 ambience mall

makeup, so that the skin is shielded from the layers of makeup being applied on it. It is also easier to clean it off when you apply a moisturiser. So my beauty products are not as many makeup products as they are about specific skin functions, “ she adds.

Jacqueline is quite a fitness enthusiast too and her philosophy towards being fit simply boils down to living healthy. “Earlier, fitness was only about losing weight but now I’m more about pursuing a holistic approach and overall wellbeing. I alternate my fitness routine with yoga; I practise hatha, ashtanga or Iyengar yoga with cardio and strength training. I practice yoga for an hour every day. I also do some form of cardio which helps me break out into a sweat and gets my adrenalin pumping.

Right now, I’m training in martial arts but otherwise I like to dabble in different activities so that it doesn’t feel like exercise such as dance,” she says.

Jacqueline also emphasises the role of eating right and debunks dieting by saying, “I enjoy eating, so I don’t really have a specific diet except that I watch my fried food and sugar intake. I eat three wellbalanced meals a day and I do eat rice with my meals as it supplements it. I try to stick to a vegetarian diet most of the time but I like eating fish. I just keep it as simple as possible and listen to my body. When you’re not hungry, simply don’t eat.”

Her screen presence has helped her win several compliments. The health mantra that she follows is to stay happy and healthy from within. Fitness for her is to indulge in different activities and not go for a mundane routine. She plans to take her love for ftness to a different level by influencing people to tread on a path of wellness.

The beautiful actress has big plans of delving into fitness as an alternate career too. Her instagram and twitter feed is full of fitness tips and diet plans. “I would love to write a book or do a fitness DVD. Right now, however, it would be difficult for me as I need to concentrate on different things, but that’s something I would like to do in the future. When you have this advantage of being a celebrity, there’s a lot of people you can influence. I want to influence people in the right way. I want to impact people’s lives positively. I know fitness and health are something people look at celebrities for.

If I can inspire someone to eat better, and look after themselves and believe in themselves that would be nice,” she says as a parting note.

top 5

LladrÓ PORCELAIN oriental vase

Disney India Mickey Bag pack

Decorate your home in style with this oriental style vase from Lladró. Keep it at any corner of your house and it would certainly turn heads due to the intricate design and colour code used in its making. The colour scheme of this piece is eye-catching.

Price: On request Available at Lladró at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Grab

them all!

There is no time to pamper yourself and your loved ones. Indulge in gifts and goodies with these five interesting picks from the Malls

This backpack offers a versatile style of organising your stuff as it has two departments and a front section with both side bottle storage and attractive colours and design. It has adjustable back straps for carrying convenience.

This creatively designed bag is sure to excite your kid to carry these to school.

Price `1,995 Available at Lifestyle at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

the Body shop Drops of youth Give your skin a boost of nature with the Wonderblur beauty range

by The Body Shop. It hydrates your skin while protecting it from acnes.

Price `1,800 Available at The Body Shop at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

By Supriya Aggarwal

swarovski glam rock iphone case Ritu kumar white flared jumpsuit Make sure to get your hands on this designer piece by Ritu Kumar on your next visit to the mall. Made with delicate viscose georgette, this jumpsuit comes with a front zipper opening and has intricate colourful embroidery on the yoke.

Style it with pop colour heels for a fun look.

Price `9,700

Jazz up your smartphone with this explosion of glamour.

Lavishly embellished with glittering black and gold crystal rocks, this case by Swarovski will keep your phone secure as well as stylish. A part of the Crystal Garden collection by the brand which reaffirms its passion for modernity, this case is compatible with the iPhone 6.

Price `5,990 Available at Swarvoski at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Available at Ritu Kumar store at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

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New Rage

‘X’ and ‘Ace’

Revolution

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Taking inspiration from the philosophy of two types of players; the ones fuelled by chaos or control, Adidas is all set to unveil its ‘X’ and ‘Ace’ collection

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ith the withdrawal of the famous and historic Adidas Adipure 11pro, Adizero, Nitrocharge and Predator boots, Adidas has something stylish and new to offer to its customers. In the words of Pep Guardiola, head coach, Bayern Munich football team, it is chaos or control. There are players who think more about what the team needs and what is the best solution for the team.

This intelligent player has a vision about what the team needs.

Then there are the ones who cause chaos. The ones who play on instinct and on talent. They are a little outside of the field. They can create absolutely everything and you cannot control that. You cannot limit that.

For the first time, these two distinct types of players will have their own boots, entirely based on their individual requirements. The old Adidas silos have been discontinued. Now, it is all about only chaos and control with one of the largest sports brand of the world. There is only X and ACE.

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New Rage

For those born to control Some players are the ones that pull the strings and set the pace of the game. Every great team needs players that keep it on track and bring the coach’s plans into action. They bring order to a chaotic game.

Players like Mesut Özil, James Rodríguez, Oscar, Manuel Neuer and Ivan Rakiti are the glue of some of the world’s best teams. For these players, Adidas has designed ACE15.

Built to control, its revolutionary control web gives ultimate ball control, thanks to an engineered 3D material. A three-layered compound combines with grippy EVA for an unbeatable touch. A groundbreaking new stud configuration puts more studs on the ball during foot-over moves to allow for complete ball control. The unique non-stop grip skin uses 3D dots for perfect control in all conditions. The players that run the show now have the boots to dominate.

The collection is now available at all Adidas outlets 10 ambience mall

For the uncontrollable Some players can never be controlled. They are the spark that ignite a game. They defy rules and structure. The moment of genius that gets the crowd off their seat – that’s their speciality. There is no defence and no tactic that can control them, these players are specialists in chaos.

Thomas Müller, Gareth Bale, Luis Suárez, Karim Benzema and Álvaro Morata are these players who strike without a moment’s notice. For such players, Adidas has created X15. It is the ultimate weapon for the game’s most dangerous players. The

techfit collar offers a compression fit around the ankle for superior support and fit. The X-claw base is built to give complete traction with a lightweight feel. The innovative X-cage is built for the most dynamic and agile players in the world. A fragmented and lightweight design gives ultimate support during the most agile movements. The X-skin is made up of a complex three-layered system that delivers comfort, protection and performance in any condition. A game changing product for game changing players.

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Prints

to order

Pushing fashion to the limit is not for everyone, but if you eagerly embrace bright colours, big florals and statement prints, these guaranteed attention-getters are for you. Inspired by passion for the retro, the energy of the art world and advancements in digital printing, these patterns let you celebrate your individuality

By Supriya Aggarwal Photographs by Montu Tomar Styling by Dhwani Sharma Fashion assistants Prachi Gupta and Aastha Saluja Makeup and Hair by Geetanjali Salon and Academy Model Jessica for Auraa Models Location Funcity, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

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SPORTY VIBES Bandeau, Vero Moda `695 Mesh top, Diesel `13,990 Check shorts, Tommy Hilfiger `3,499 Chain bracelet, Marks & Spencer `1,499 Headphone necklace, Claire’s `550 Rubber platforms, Charles & Keith `4,999

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COLOUR BLAST Tank top, Reebok `1,899 Striped jersey dress, Superdry `4,990 Thread collar, Accessorize `2,195 Clear plastic shopper, Superdry `2,990 Gold weave belt, Vero Moda `985 Multiple bracelets, Claire’s `800 Suede wedges, Steve Madden `8,999

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TROPICAL FANTASY Floral print dress, Marks & Spencer `6,499 Flower necklace, Marks & Spencer `1,699 Check print belt, Charles & Keith `3,299 Check print wallet, Charles & Keith `3,200 Pump shoes, Steve Madden `9,999

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STRIPED OUT Back knot striped top, Diesel ` 13,999 Striped pencil skirt, Only at Vero Moda `1,295 Pearl studs, Accessorize `545 Floral hairband (used as hair accessory), Accessorize `1,545 Floral wristband, Claire’s `1,000 Architectural sandals, Charles & Keith `5,799

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DREAMING ALOUD Chevron weave dress, Tommy Hilfiger `4,999 Schiffli jacket, Tommy Hilfiger `14,999 Earrings, Mango `890 Necklace, Aldo `3,490 Floral canvas shoes, Steve Madden `4,999

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CLASS APART Bikini top, Vero Moda `1,495 Graphic print pants, French Connection `4,990 Paneled coat, Zara `3,990 Cross necklace, Claire’s `800 Gold haathphool, Accessorize `1,545 Block heels, Marks & Spencer `3,799

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tribal trend Leopard print jumpsuit, French Connection `7,999 Tribal feather necklace, Zara `2,290 Tribal armlet, Claire’s `600 Faux leather bracelet, Mango `890

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SASSY LASS Digital print crop top, Reebok `2,999 Digital print skirt, Only at Vero Moda `3,990 Spring necklace, Vero Moda `1,695 Silver sling bag, Accessorize `1,545 Animal print pumps, Charles & Keith `5,799

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DAINTY DAMSEL Polka dot dress, Zara `3,990 Feather earrings, Accessorize `1,145 Scalloped bag, Charles & Keith `6,499 Strappy heels, Aldo `7,990

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INTENSE BEAUTY Workout bra, Reebok `2,499 Floral print pants, Marks & Spencer `3,999 Power shoulder blazer, Zara `3,990 Hoops, Claire’s `550 Bangle set, Marks & Spencer `1,499 Pump shoes, Steve Madden `9,999

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style wise Accessorize `1,545

Lifestyle `899

Mango `1,790

Florals

that flatter

Romance with florals by incorporating the prettiest blossom prints in your wardrobe

By Vani Malik

Armani Jeans `14,000

Swarovski `24,900

ALDO `5,899

Marie Claire by Bata `2,999

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Forever New `8,600

FCUK `4,999

Claire’s Price on request

Mango `1,490

French Connection `6,999

W `1,999

Marks & Spencer `2,999

Claire’s Price on request

FCUK, Accessorize available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj.

Forever New, Mango, Aldo, Claire’s, Armani Jeans, Marks & Spencer, Swarovski, Bata, ‘W’ available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Lifestyle available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

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style wise

Da Milano `2,800

Accessorize `1,345

Marsala mania

Dazzle in the romantic and enticing shade of marsala this season

By Vani Malik

Accessorize `795 Zara `2,890

HiDesign `7,395 Trendy Diva `3,990

Accessorize, Hidesign available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj.

Trendy Diva, Zara, Da Milano available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

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Accessorize `2,195

Mango `1,790

Zara `1,890 Code by Lifestyle `599

Skirt it up

Forever New `3,800

From mini, maxi to midi, skirts of all the lengths are chic and high on fashion quotient

By Vani Malik

Marks & Spencer `3,599

Gant Price on request

Clarks `6,499

Clarks `3,999 Zara `3,990

Gant, FCUK, Accessorize available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Marks & Spencer, Forever New, Clarks, Mango, Zara available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Lifestyle available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

French Connection `6,999

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style wise

Holi `4,495

Diamond Tree Price on request

Accessorize `3,145

Desi wave Traditional is no more boring with these stylish and comfortable picks

By Vani Malik

Biba `3699

W Price on request

Ginger by Lifestyle `1,199 Available at Lifestyle

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Melange by Lifestyle Price on request Meena Bazaar `15,899

Biba `2,799

Accessorize `1,345

Steve Madden `4,990

Accessorize available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Biba, Steve Madden, Forever New, Swarovski, Meena Bazaar available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Diamond Tree, Holii, Lifestyle available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

Melange by Lifestyle `2,699

Swarovski `6,490

Forever New `600

Lifestyle `1,499

Inc.5 by Lifestyle `1,690

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style wise

Reebok `2,999

Gant Price on request

Columbia Sports `1,499

Fit‘n’fab

Get ready to swarm at your favourite fitness zone in these stylish gears

By Vani Malik

Puma Price on request

Puma `1,499 Adidas `1,999

Puma `2,999

Available in Reebok

Adidas `7,599

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Gant, Puma available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Adidas, Manchester United, Columbia Sports available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Manchester United `799

Aldo `2,899 Tissot at Ethos `58,000

Casually formal Look dapper at workplace in the new business casual look

By Vani Malik

Aldo `1,289

The Collective Price on request

Marks & Spencer `6,999

Gant Price on request

Puma `2,499

Clarks `7,999

Gant, FCUK, Puma available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj.

Aldo, Ethos, Marks & Spencer, Clarks available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. The Collective available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

French Connection `4,999

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style wise

for the style divas

Let these fashionable timepieces speak volumes about your style and taste

Titan `6,795

Timex at Johnson Watch Co. `2,795

Timeless

trends

Fossil at Ethos `11,295

The in-vogue timepieces in varying shades, shapes and sizes... We give you a complete access to the watch trends for the season

By Vani Malik

Esprit `7,295 Tommy Hilfiger `7,500

Rado at Kapoor Watches Price on request

Giordiano at Shoppers Stop Price on request 32 ambience mall

Fossil `9,995

For the punctual hunks

Tommy Hilfiger `10,995

Get your hands on the perfect watch that matches your style with perfection

Citizen `19,500

Skagen Ancher at Ethos `22,295

Louis Erard `1,24,950

Shoppers Stop, Tommy Hilfiger available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Kapoor Watches, Titan, Ethos, Esprit available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Lifestyle, Johnson Watch Co. available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

Fastrack at Lifestyle `1,895

Seiko `39,500

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Bag extravaganza Whether you are out on a weekend getaway or busy with routine, these bags will surely speak volumes about your style. We handpick a few bags for men and women

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Match your attire with this season’s latest intrend arm candies

1. Armani Jeans `18,000 2. Fossil `8,895 3. Hidesign Price on request 4. Da Milano `4,595 5. Accessorize `5,645 6. Forever New `2,000 7. Lifestyle `699 8. Mango `4,590 9. Marks & Spencer `4,599 10. Charles & Keith `8,999

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1. Mango `2,990 2. Hidesign `13,795 3. VIP at Lifestyle `4,590 4. Aldo `3,899 Zara `4,990 6. Puma Price on request 7. Hidesign `11,995 8. Fastrack at Lifestyle Price on request 9. Aldo `5,899 Zara `2,990

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Da Milano, Hidesign, Puma, Accessorize, available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Zara, Forever New, Aldo, Mango, Accessorize available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Lifestyle available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

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Footwear insight Put your best foot forward in shoes to kill for. For ladies, it is all about comfort, style and variety. For men, it is rugged, sporty yet classy. Go ahead and pick your style for the season

Charles & Keith `6,999

By Vani Malik

Aldo `5,799

Mango `3,99o

Paprika at Lifestyle `2,3s99

For th party ho e ppers

Clarks `4,999

Create a look to die for by incorporatin g these fash ionable footwears in your party lo ok!

Furla Price on request

Marks & Spencer `2,999

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Marie Claire

by Bata `2,999

Zara `3,990

Aldo `8,999

Aldo `11,999

Clarks `6,499

For the metrosexual dude casuals with Team up your best ged shoe rug t these stylish ye options

Tresmode `4,500

Gant Price on request

Heel and Buckle `10,500

United Colors of Benetton `2,799

Aldo Price on request Clarks, Bata, UCB available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Lifestyle, Heel and Buckle, Gant available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj. Aldo, Charles & Keith, Tresmode, Furla, Zara, Marks & Spencer available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

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beauty bites

Sparkle through

the monsoons Raindrops bring a welcome relief from the sweltering heat but with them come a host of skin and hair woes.

Here is a list of things that can be done for a radiant you during these humid months

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t is that time of the year when the bright sun has given way to the cloudy skies. With every spell of rain, your enthusiasm and spirits are revived. However, this is not the case with your skin and hair. Monsoons brings with it several skin and hair related problems, making it extremely important for you to shower some extra care on them. The increasing humidity makes it difficult for your skin to beathe freely. To fight these woes, here are some tips you can follow after consulting your dermatologist for a healthy and beautiful skin throughout the rainy months.

Skin care tips

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Protect your skin from fungal infections

Cleanse and tone your skin appropriately

Humid weather brings with it a major skin care issue.

Here, we are talking about fungal infections. Fungus grows easily in areas where moisture can accumulate and foster growth, like between your toes, armpits and groin. One way to take care of it is to bathe with a pH neutral soap and apply anti-fungal powder post bath. If you have been exposed to rainwater, take a bath in lukewarm water and then apply anti-fungal powder after it. Keeping your skin dry and supple during rains is half the battle won.

During monsoons, your skin either becomes dry or extremely oily. Clean the skin properly but avoid harsh cleansers and perfumed soaps. For normal to dry skin, use a soap-free cleanser and for acne-prone or oily skin, use a salicylic acid based cleanser once a day in the morning and a soap-free cleanser at night.

Follow this up with a good balanced toner. During monsoons, an appropriate toner will help to clean the excessive oil, dirt and germs from the skin surface and may help in preventing skin infections.

Hair care tips: Moisturise your skin

Maintain your hair health this season with these six tips coming from the expert!

Monsoons can have a dehydrating effect on dry skin and an overhydrating effect on oily skin. Use a water-resistant moisturiser if you have oily skin.

Otherwise use a water-based moisturiser.

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Try and avoid getting your hair wet in the rains. Always keep them covered with caps, raincoats or umbrellas. In case they do get wet in the rain, wash your hair well using a mild shampoo followed by a good quality conditioner as the hair tends to get frizzy due to rainwater.

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To avoid hair breakage, comb your hair starting from the bottom and work your way up.

Follow good sunprotection Always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, preferably a water-resistant sunscreen everyday for a longer duration. Re-apply it every two hours. Do not forget to carry an umbrella and sunshades while going out.

Opt for a good diet For a healthy and glowing skin in monsoons, it is essential that you opt for a balanced and nutritious diet. Also

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consume plenty of water and fluids to keep your skin hydrated and healthy.

Opt for appropriate procedures under the supervision of a dermatologist Appropriate procedures like medi-facials, photofacials, microdermabrasion or light chemical peels etc, done under the supervision of a dermatologist, can help you get glowing, supple and beautiful skin. Don’t do anything that your dermatologist does not approve of.

These quick fixes are extremely safe ways to get that much needed shine on your skin.

Make sure that your hair is fully wet before you apply shampoo. Use only warm water for washing hair. Using hot water could damage your hair and irritate your scalp.

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Remember to wash your hair gently as hair drenched in rain often ends up in a tangled mess. After washing, do not towel your hair vigorously as this will weaken your hair roots.

Instead, opt for a gentle pat and dry routine.

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Do not leave oil on your hair for too long in rainy season. Oiling the hair an hour or two before washing them is beneficial as it helps in conditioning the hair and prevents them from becoming frizzy and dry after a wash.

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Tying up your hair is not advised during monsoon, nor is leaving it open is advisable.

The best solution would be a loose bun or a loose ponytail as these do not trap much water and also protect your hair from direct exposure to the humidity.

Avoid heavy makeup Do not apply heavy makeup (heavy moisturising creams or oily foundations and cream-based colour makeup) as it may give a dull look on your face in these months of humidity. Opt for monsoon-friendly products for a healthy skin.

the author Dr Varun Katyal is a consultant dermatologist and wellness expert based in Delhi. His work reflects his passion to bring a holistic and integrative approach to patient care that merges the latest treatment protocols with the best of nutrition and lifestyle choices. You can write to him at varun.katyal30@gmail.com

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Beauty fixes

for the rains With cool showers and breezy air envoloping the city, don’t be surprised if your skin and hair fall prey to the tricky weather conditions. We help you put your best foot forward with the monsoon essentials that can save your day!

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Strawberry Body Polish Fraise

Honeymania Soap Brand: The Body Shop This honey-comb shaped soap with a bee print on it has a rich, floral scent. What makes this soap special is that it contains Community Fair Trade Honey extracted from the nectar of thousands of wildflowers. Those wanting to have a soft and silky skin during monsoons, the Honeymania Soap lathers well and smells great, giving your skin the needed care during these humid months.

Price `250

Brand: The Body Shop Tired of the stickiness that rains brings with it? Fret not as the Strawberry Body Polish Fraise is here to your rescue. Strawberry is rich in vitamin C and antioxidant compounds that nourishes the skin. The presence of salicylic acid in this product makes it a good pore-cleanser. Adding to it, the naturally sweet and sumptuous fragrance makes it perfect for this weather.

Price `650

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Zero Oil™ Oil-Free Moisture Lotion Brand: Origins, Sephora It is very common to encounter the problem of oily skin during monsoons. To get rid of the extra oil on your skin, resort to this oil-free moisture lotion as the natural oilfoilers removes the extra oil without dehydrating your skin.

It eliminates the chances of breakouts, leaving your skin fragrant, soft and supple.

Price `1,748

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Go360 Sensitive Skin Cleanser Brand: L’Oreal Paris This soap-free facial cleanser treats sensitive skin with gentle care. It reaches down to every pore and the glycerin and shea butter in it deep cleanses the skin of dirt and makeup.

Every use of the skin cleanser sweeps away the dead skin with the help of the scrublet that you get with it. Cleansing with this is a fuss-free procedure.

Price `319

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Body Polisher Hydrating Sea Salt Crystal Rose Brand: Forest Essentials This sweet-smelling body polish gently removes dead skin and rejuvenates the skin cells. Made in a base of the oils of almond, apricots, oranges, sunflower and bergamots, this cream has a therapeutic effect on the skin.

Price `2,250

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Strawberry Soap Savon Fraise Brand: The Body Shop Strawberries are a vitamin-packed berry that are just as good for you externally as they are internally.

And this strawberry soap will give your head-to-toe exfoliation backed with the benefits of vitamin C and salicylic acid. It further helps in locking the moisture of the skin, giving you a radiant skin.

Price `195

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Crescent White UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Brand: Estee Lauder, Sephora This daytime moisturiser with sunscreen provides reliable broad-spectrum protection with a mix of stabilised avobenzone with other sunscreen actives. The lightweight, lotion texture slips over skin and keeps the skin hydrated.

Price `3,163

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Seaweed Mild Shampoo

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Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Brand: Clinique, Sephora This product works like magic on skin. For those who cannot tolerate synthetic fragrance, this balm can be your best pal! It transforms from a solid balm to a silky fluid oil during application. This formula suits every skin type.

Price `2,676

Brand: Bumble and Bumble, Sephora Do you shampoo your hair everyday? This mild seaweed shampoo by Bumble and Bumble is perfect for this weather. It feeds your root, adds shine and keeps the scalp happy. It is colour compatible, making it a musthave for almost everyone.

Price `1,465

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Mashobra Honey & Vanilla Hair Conditioner Brand: Forest Essentials The almond and jojoba oil, along with coconut oil, provides nourishment in the form of essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids.

Price `875

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Beauty Bites

Fragrance

forecast

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Switch up your scent just in time for the change of seasons. We select a few fragrances for the hunks and fashionistas for an instant mood-lifter 2

1 1. D iesel Only the Brave at Shoppers Stop `5,100 for 125ml 2. DKNY Energizing Eau De Toilette Spray `4,500 for 50 ml 3. Calvin Klein Fresh Encounter `3,500 for 50 ml 4. N ike at Pantaloons `850 for 75 ml 5. Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Sport at Lifestyle `4,140 for 60 ml 6. Givenchy Gentlemen Only `3,983

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luxe fragrances for men

If the changing season is making you think to change your wardorbe, chances are you might be wanting to look for a signature scent as well. We handpick a few luxurious scents for the metrosexual men

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Sweet Scents for women Hit the right note with the perfect scent that make heads turn. Right from delicate scents to fruit florals, we present the fragrances creating ripples this season for the ladies

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1. E stee Lauder Pleasures Bloom `2,870 for 30 ml 2. DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom `5,600 for 100 ml 3. Lancome La Nuit Tresor `Price on request 4. P rada Candy at Sephora at Sephora `3,423 for 30 ml

5. Calvin Klein Down Town at Lifestyle `4,000 for 50 ml 6. Burberry Brit Rhythm Her Floral at Shoppers Stop `4,140 for 50 ml 7. P ivoine Flora Eau De Toilette at Sephora `3,390 for 75 ml

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Pantaloons available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Estee Lauder, DKNY, Sephora available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

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Break Free

Roads

untravelled

Time to pack bags and set out for the coolest destinations across the world. It’s time for the unbeaten and unexplored

By Divya Sharma

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espite the plethora of charms, some places stay persistently off the track list of all the travellers.

How about this time, you explore the places unexplored? “I took the roads less travelled by and that has made all the difference.� American Poet Robert Frost was right when he said that an excursion to some of the hidden gems of the world can instantly sway you off your feet.

After such trips, the fantastic beaches, lush green meadows, awe-inspiring, picturesque lanscapes not only make place in your family albums but remain in your hearts forever.

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takeaways St Petersburg, Russia The imperial capital of Russia, which was once a desolate swamp, is today a coruscating county town that never fails to fascinate. Founded by Tsar Peter The Great, the atypical city of Russia was erected as an edifice of Russia’s growing status in the world. The exotic lands of St Petersburg, revamped by Tsar’s successor, are today the kernel of European architecture and a cache of art and culture. Situated on the shores of Baltic Sea, St Petersburg has everything European that Russia has to offer, but in a unique way intermingling with old traditions.

The epicurean atmosphere immersed in colours and light is impregnated with art and culture and perhaps, this is why the city is attracting swarm of tourists every year.

One can spend days in the 18th century State Hermitage Museum which has possibly the greatest collection of European Art. The sky-lit atriums and brushed concrete walls of the museum offer a wide array of artistic compendium from Egyptian mummies to Greek and Roman sculptures to Picasso and Van Gogh. Satiate your love for art at the world-renowned Mariinsky Opera and Ballet 46 ambience mall

Theatre. It will entice you with its classical performances by world famous Rudolf Nureev. For all the contemporary art-lovers, Erarta Museum is a must. The spectacularlyrestored five-storey building will leave you swooning over with its works and installations that trace the history of Russian modern art of the last 60 years.

The city’s illustrious White Nights revelling starts in May, when it finally yields to spring and the parks are filed with flowering trees and extends till June when the sun languishes towards the horizon and sets the mood for celebrations.

Relish your taste buds with the delicious creamy Russian Morozhenoe (icecream) and wander around the breezy riverside embarkments of St Petersburg.

Experience the euphoric nights at the musical concert halls and witness the signature tradition of the White Nights: The spectacle of the grand Neva River Bridge drifting apart to pave way for the boat traffic.

A pure delight for all the tourists, St. Petersburg dazzles with its rich culture and stupendous landscape.

One can spend days in the 18th century State Hermitage Museum which has possibly the greatest collection of European Art in history.

St Petersburg dazzles with its rich culture and stupendous landscape.

Malvan, Maharashtra Located in the southernmost district of Maharashtra, Malvan is among those destinations where not many travel stories have been etched on its surface. The tranquility that resides in Malvan melded with multifold beaches and absolutely delicious cuisine makes it a perfect place for all the travellers seeking a serene and discrete destination to relax. The unsung place has several apocryphal stories related to its name, one of which emanates from the large number of coconut tress present in the region.

Imbued in historical significance, the Sindhudurg Fort is the prime tourist attractions of Malvan. The popular fort, built by the great Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj in 1664, straggles on an area of around 48 acre with high rising walls and long rampart. The footprints of the great Shivaji are still preserved inside the fort and is a blissful thrill for history enthusiasts.

If you seek spiritual placidity, do visit the Rameshwar Temple which is located at Achara, a small hamlet in Malvan district. It’s a beautiful spectacle during the celebration of Ramnavami, Dussehra, and Mahashivaratri which attracts hordes of tourists to this aesthetic place.

Malvan is also blessed with pristine beaches located at strategic locations. The sudden gush of cold wind and the crystal clear water will transport you to heavenly adobe that exudes serenity. The Tarkarli Beach, located at the south of Malvan, is a meeting point of Karli River and the Arabian Sea. Comfortable accommodations in the form of cottages along

takeaways Visit the Rameshwar temple which is located at Achara, a small hamlet in Malvan district.

The Tarkarli Beach, located at the south of Malvan, is a meeting point of Karli River and the Arabian Sea.

with recreation facilities invite tourists on the beach. The cruise boats lined near the beach coupled with houseboats, cruising and scuba diving accentuate the thrill.

Chivla Beach is another beguiling tourist spot. Witness the traditional way of fishing and the auction of the catch on the beach and enjoy the beauty of sunset along the shores. Quench your lust for different cuisine and taste the mouth-watering Konkani cuisines and have a wonderful stay in the marvellous Malvan.

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Capri, Italy Anna Akhmatova, the most acclaimed writer in Russian canon was unerring when she said, “Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life”. Italy, with its beautiful landscape and natural diversity exudes uncanny charms that never fail to captivate travellers. One such hidden charm of Italy is the small island of Capri which lies on the south of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region. The idyllic island, with its fabled beauty and ‘la dolce vita’ has rivetted Roman emperors, Russian revolutionaries and many artists and celebrities for decades.

The four-mile long and 1.5 mile wide island is made up of limestone with giant cliffs and two mountains – Mount Solaro and Mount Tiberio transcending a very blue stretch of sea. Capri has a rich tapestry of pastel coloured houses, lemon grooves, awesome cafes, swanky shops and luxurious boutiques intertwined with the stunning natural beauty.

Then there is a stunning cave called Grutto Azzura emblazoned by other worldly blue light. Measuring 52m by 30m and ascending to a height of 15m, it is known that the grutto has submerged up to 20m in prehistoric times, blocking every opening other than the 1.3m high entrance. The sunlight entering through the small aperture gets refracted through the water this,

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TAKEAWAYS Pizzolungo, is one of the breathtaking panoramic walks of Italy Anacapri is a pretty whitewashed town with impressive alleys and peaceful lanes Capri’s most famous attraction is the Grutto Azzura emblazoned by otherworldly blue light

combined by the reflection of light from the sandy seafloor, elicits the vivid blue effect.

Swimming inside in the case is forbidden, albeit you can swim near the entrance of the cave. Pizzolungo is one of the breathtaking panoramic walks of Italy. The footpaths which stretch the southern coast of the island offers an amazing view of the sea. Walk along the coastal path and hear the musical sound of nature and behold the serenity and winsomeness of the sea.

If you seek to experience a different side of Capri, visit the neighbouring

town of Anacapri. Far from the glitz and glamour of Capri, Anacapri is a pretty whitewashed town with impressive alleys and peaceful lanes. Its biggest tourist attraction is the picturesque building of Villa San Michele which perches on the mountainside gazing down on the lower half of Capri. The Casa Rossa or the Red House, erected for an American colonel from New Orleans is an eccentric building dyed in pompeian red and is small museum which exhibits a collection of paintings of the island. Capri remains the unrivalled paradise on earth!

takeaways Guzzle in your wine at Bunkr Parukarka, a quirky nightclub On Vltava’s left bank is the Prague CastlePražský hrad which according to Guinness World records, is the largest ancient castle in the world

Prague, Czech Republic If Europe was a coronet, Prague would be the gemstone that adorns it. The historical capital of Bohemia, Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic.

Called the “The Mother of Cities” and “The City of Spires” by eminent artists, the city was rightfully added to the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage in 1993. Prague may not be as immense as New York or London but it stands as a testimony to the Czech’s seductive power. The city has witnessed its share of dark times yet it glistens with its prolific heritage and culture. Prague is a smorgasbord of architectural style and artistic details which doesn’t fail to enthral the travel enthusiasts. The graceful bridges, magnificent skyline, baroque styled buildings, panoramic red rooftops, cobblestone streets, succulent food and drinks, Prague’s beauty cannot be elucidated in words.

The Old Town Hall built in 1338 with the intricate Astronomical Clock is one of the most striking buildings of Prague. With marvellous interiors, painted ceilings and Gothic storeys, the core of the old tower is the Gothic corner house with the viewing gallery where visitors can view the foundation of Romanesque houses. Next in the queue is the most important church of Czech Republic, St Vitus Cathedral which dominates the skyline of Prague. The beautifully designed chancel

with tremendously high ceilings and the glass stained widows are the highlights of the cathedral. Mounting above the river Vltava’s left bank is the Prague Castle- Pražský hrad which according to Guinness World records, is the largest ancient castle in the world. With tiered ranks of spires, towers and palaces, the castle has a fascinating collection of historic buildings, museums and galleries which is adobe to Czech’s artistic treasure.

One of the most amazing things to do in Prague is to stroll across the Charles Bridge.

The bridge spans 16 arches and is lined up with 30 Baroque statues of religious figures paved all along with cobblestone. Dawn is the best time to visit the bridge for you can enjoy the glorious sunset. Guzzle in your wine at Bunkr Parukarka, a quirky nightclub which welcomes revellers through a graffiti covered door and avant-garde electro pop and industrial tracks. What adds to the hedonistic lifestyle of Prague is the fact that it produces world’s finest beer. Visit this marvellous place and you’ll seek no more!

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Relax the

Thai way

Destress your body this monsoon with specialised massages at Aroma Thai, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon

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ith work pressure and stress taking a toll on your health, it is a necessity to release all the stress accumulated in your body.

Annihilate all the tension and muscle pain by paying a visit to the Aroma Thai Day Spa at

Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon. Known for its atmospheric relaxation and heirloom traditional wellness treatments, Aroma Thai offers some phenomenal massages that instantly release the ‘feel good’ endorphin within your muscles and tranquillise your body.

Thai massage (Price: `3,200) Also called Thai yoga massage, this massage is an amalgamation of Chinese concept of acupuncture and stretching exercises done in yoga. The therapist, instead of using any tool, uses his/her hands, legs and fingers to relax your body. The pressure points of the body are targetted, unblocking the passage of energy flow. It increases blood circulation, removing toxins from the body.

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Rice bran and oatmeal scrub (Price: `2,350) The soft oatmeal and rice bran powder creates gentle exfoliation that whisks away dry skin cells, reducing the appearance of sunspots and hyper-pigmentation and ultimately brightening your skin.

The skin is left smoother and ready for maximum absorption of rich nurturing oils. A body mask and oil massage is definitely recommended after this scrub. You’ll leave this therapy with silky, healthier skin.

With the weather playing truant in this season, it is essential to shower extra care on your skin and scrubs like these help you get rid of dead skin and makes your skin radiant.

Head massage with anti-hairfall treatment (Price: `1,690) The harmful effect of sun exposure on skin is known to all but people often overlook its detrimental effects on the hair. Sweltering sun tousles your beautiful tresses. Aroma Thai’s head massage is all that you need. This blissful massage, with the confluence of exclusive oils, will help your hair to restore its natural texture and decrease hairfall to help you get natural and healthy windswept waves.

Stress massage (Price: `1060) Do you work for weary long hours behind desks and computers, finding yourself debilitated by the end of the week? Is yes then the stress massage is perfect for you! This massage has unique properties that help in providing relief in migraines, stiff necks and back pain.

The special oils used in the massage draw out the pain, providing relief over the course of the therapy. This massage is the best way to get rid of all the stress that you encounter in your daily life.

Glowing and firming facial treatment (Price: `2,250) Everyone desires a radiant skin. But with time, the skin starts to loose its elasticity and glow.

An intensive hydrating treatment, Aroma Thai’s Collagen Gold combines pure collagen, Q1 snow lotus herb, organic aloe and 24K goldsheets which stimulate skin elasticity, giving your skin instant radiance with an intensive moisturising boost.

Sports fit massage (Price: `4,390) The prime objective of sports fit massage is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the soft tissues of the body due to stress and exertion.

This massage is ideal for people who engage in regular physical activities. It is designed to relax your muscles, offering special stretch postures carried out by the trained therapists. It soothes your muscles, attenuates the cramps, muscle tension, knots and muscular tightness.

Signature foot massage (Price: `1,400) A good foot massage is an incredible healing force that can alleviate many symptoms such as insomnia, headache, fatigue and dizziness. Aroma Thai uses principles of authentic Thai massage techniques including reflexology which relaxes your tired feet, giving a boost to your overall health. Aroma oils are kneaded into muscles and ligaments to reduce muscle tension and increase energy flow. A de-stressing upper body massage concludes the therapy.

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The food

odyssey

For an out-of-the world food experience, visit the very innovative Terminus 1 and drool over their multi-cuisine menu

By Divya Sharma

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or everyone, life is a journey, treading towards new destinations. How about halting at a great junction and enjoying some delicious food? Located in a busy corner of Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj, Terminus 1, as the name propounds, is the place for all the people who want to satiate their craving for heavenly food from all

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across the world. A pleasantly-lit restaurant, Terminus 1 has dark wooden decor with different types of seating and quirky interiors. The mood of a travel land permeates every nook and corner that is adorned by witty quotations and cute discoid clocks delineating flags of different countries. What is even unique about the restaurant is its open kitchen and the big

“The vision is to concentrate on adaptability and on how we sustain our quality in the minds of our customers. The twist of innovating the Indian cuisine into a contemporary one is what the Cafe believes in.”

Executive Chef Ashish

flat screens that show the proceeding of the great gastronomy ensuing in the kitchen.

With great symphonic music adding glee to whole ambience, the menu which is inspired from terminals all around the world, is an open Atlas of European, Indian and American ingredients, textures and flavours.

Dazed by the sheer number of dishes on the beautifully laid hard-bound menu , I left myself to the discretion of the Executive Chef Ashish and asked for chef’s special to savour my palate. “I could smell the food fill up my hunger before the order was even placed.” The first dish to arrive was a Thai Curry Mousse accompanied with bread basket served with a small bottle of butter paste. For starters, I was served with the sumptuous Maftoul Salad which is a sure recombination for everyone.

The leafy salad with pieces of olive and cheese with couscous and spring onions was piquant with pomegranate seeds sprinkled over it. Then arrived the Creamy Onion Soup in a cream tinted bowl with a dash of cheese crostini served with a small creamy toasted bread. The very redolence vouched for the extreme taste of the soup.

One can also try Clotted Curd Croquettes for starters which is served with mango

Clockwise from above: Maftoul Salad; clotted Curd Croquettes; panchartan subji with Malabari Parantha; karachi Halwa Brownie Cake

relish. To appease myself, I ordered Sula Chenin Blanc, a white wine, a great accompaniment with food. Then arrived the delicious tacos. For people intrigued about Mexican food, go nowhere beyond Terminus 1. The luscious crunch tacos stuffed with mac and cheddar and served with cheese curd will leave you wanting for more. They are incredibly yum.

The most remarkable aspect about the restaurant is the ‘Progressive Indian Menu’. I

tried the Panchartan Subzi which is a pinnacle of Indian vegetarian culinary with the five components intermingling in a perfect blend.

It is a marvellous interplay of flavours on one’s palate with dry vegetable prepared along with the toasted chickpeas with Malabari Parantha and a tinge of hung curd. The juicy grilled chicken prepared in barbecue sauce served with mashed potatoes and zucchini will surpass all the deliciousness. Ever heard of the Karachi Halwa Brownie Cake? The brownie is sandwiched with Karachi Halwa filling that makes it an exotic dessert. It was a wonderful end to the delicious meal.

Halt at this amazingingly different place and spend some peaceful moments with your friends and let the chef serve you with incredibly tasty dishes.

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Express to Italy A bite of every slice at the PizzaExpress at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, is sure to take you on an Italian trail

By Supriya Aggarwal

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hen the global chain decided to expand its base in India, the Ambience Mall was the obvious choice to open their first outlet in Gurgaon. The maiden PizzaExpress restaurant opened in Colaba, Mumbai in December 2012. Post the launch of its Gurgaon restaurant, the chain now has eight restaurants across India. Made with attention to detail, the restaurant design is inspired from both Gurgaon’s industrial background as well as London’s historic industrial elements. The

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decor is light with their iconic white and black stripes everywhere, brightened by Murano glass lampshades and copper shaded lights, bringing the world famous floating city of Venice to mind.

The multi-coloured screens create the right amount of privacy yet keeping the restaurant look unified. The tableware is done tastefully as the plates and cultery are absolutely top-notch and the marble table top compliments what is kept on it. The open kitchen gives visitors a chance to see how

their food is prepared and also an assurance of the hygiene standards.

The menu at PizzaExpress is kept concise and delicious. The Pollo Affumicato Salad served with honey mustard dressing, the thin crust Calabrese from the Calabria in Italy, an Italian spicy sausage with rocket pesto and oregano and the iconic American Hot Romana pizza with pepperoni and jalapeĂąo peppers are some of the most relished delicacies.

The Dolcetti (mini versions of dessert) served with a warm cup of coffee takes care

Facing page: American Hot Romana; Clockwise from top left: American hottest Romana; PizzaExpress view from outside, Pizzaiolos at work and Calabrese pizza of the calorie-conscious dessert-lovers.

The Baked Vanilla Cheesecake and mini versions of Dough Balls with Nutella are worth a try.

These masterpieces are carved by skilled Pizzaiolos (pizza chefs), trained to master the art of pizza making. The Pizzaiolos add to the virtual treat of seeing the pizzas tossed and stretched ensuring the perfect dough. Apart from the secret dough recipe, the Tomato Passata Sauce used for the pizzas is sourced from a tomato farming Greci family near Parma, Italy.

PizzaExpress gives special attention to kids and their sensitive taste palates and hence, they have created a special menu for kids. To make their visit to the restaurant engaging yet memorable, they offer a unique experience where the kids can make their own pizzas with their choice of toppings under the Chef’s supervision.

PizzaExpress sets high standards in premium casual dining through its offerings of a unique ambience, exemplary service and an authentic Italian cuisine.

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Monsoon

savouries

Apart from the aroma of wet mud and the enchanting rains, fried, spicy and tangy savouries are the other joys of monsoon

Kohliwada Fish at Peninsular Kitchen

This simple yet mouthwatering dish comes straight from the fishing community of Mumbai to your plates. Relish it at the Peninsular Kitchen.

Meal for two: `1,500 plus taxes

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recreate the magic at home INGREDIENTS • River Sole Fillet – 500 gm • Red Chilli Powder – 10 gm • Lemon juice – 50 ml • Ginger – Garlic paste – 25 gm • Green Chilli Paste – 25 gm • Turmeric Powder – 5 gm • Refined Flour – 25 gm • Gram flour (Besan) – 10 gm • Corn Flour – 10 gm • Black Salt – 5 gm • Sooji (Rava) – 50 gm • Salt – to taste • Oil – To fry • Salad of your choice • Green Mint Chutney

METHOD • Clean the fish and cut it into 1-1.5 inch pieces • Make a paste with the ingredients - Red Chilli Powder, Lemon juice, Ginger Garlic paste, Green Chilli Paste, Turmeric, Refined Flour, Gram flour (Besan), Corn Flour, Black Salt, Sooji (Rava)

• Marinate the fish with the paste and leave it to settle for half an hour • Deep fry the fish till it gets crisp • Take it out on a tissue paper to take off the excess oil • Serve it hot with green mint chutney and any salad of your choice.

Calcutta Chilly Chicken at Beer Cafe

For all those who love Chinese food, this dish is a fusion Indo-Chinese cuisine. Enjoy it with a pint of your favourite beer.

Meal for two: `1,500 plus taxes

recreate the magic at home INGREDIENTS • Garlic - 4 cloves • Green chilli - 4 • Chicken – 1 kg • Onion (thick slices) – 1 cup • Bell peppers (red, yellow and green): 1 each • Soy sauce – 1 tsp • Hot & Sweet Sauce: 1 tbsp • Green Chilli Sauce – 1 tsp • White Vinegar – 1 tsp • Salt – As per taste • Beaten egg - 1 • Corn flour – 1 tbsp • Corn starch – 2 tbsp • Spring Onions – to garnish

METHOD • Heat oil in a wok • Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and fry till they are golden brown • Take 2 tbsp oil in the wok and add 1 clove of garlic finely minced. Add 4 green chili chopped in rounds • When you get the flavor of garlic, add 1 cup thick sliced onions. Fry till onion is pinkish brown.

• Add 1 red/yellow/green bell pepper thinly sliced.

Saute for 2-3 minutes

• Add 2 tsp of soy sauce + 1 tbsp of hot and sweet sauce + 2 tsp green chili sauce + salt and mix • In 3/4th cup of warm water mix 2 tbsp corn starch. Add this to above and mix well • As the gravy starts simmering, add the fried chicken pieces and cook at medium flame with sauce and vegetables till chicken is totally done and the gravy is thick • Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot

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Spruce up

your abode Decorate your dream home with these quirky yet classy decor items for a magical touch

By Vani Malik

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Lladró is available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Hanging beauty

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Light up your house with this exquisite chandelier made of pure porcelain. The cute lady-like lampshades in this masterpiece add to its beauty.

Any corner with this would shine bright and stylish, giving your house a vintage touch.

Shop at LladrÓ

LladrÓ-Mademoiselle Chandelier Price on request

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Indigo moods Incorporate these trendy yet classic printed Indigo cushion covers with your linen. Made of pure cotton, these covers are sure to stay for long sans maintenance and can easily be the centrepice of your home decor.

Shop at Fabindia

Fabindia is available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Fabindia Daha Printed Dabu Cushion Covers Price: `390

Home Centre by Lifestyle is available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

Bring home this beautiful digital printed organiser to give a touch of quirk to your room. Made of patent faux leather and metal trims, this storage is best suited for jewellery, medicines, cutlery and other personal accessories. Storing would have never been this better with the original graphics by Raseel Gujral.

Shop at Casa Pop Casa Pop Urban Jungle Organiser Square Price: `11,999

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Mirror images Give a classic touch to your house with these classic wall hangings and vases. It is sure to attract those many eyes entering your abode with its glitz and beauty and are enough to light up the mood of your house.

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Drool over the new

Audi launches

Audi has upped its game in the performance car segment in the country. Both the TT Coupe and the RS7 are rich in features, possess exhilarating performance and each comes with its own set of drool quotient. So which one is meant for you?

By Kingshuk Dutta

AUDI RS7 The new RS7 is the next big thing from Audi. Why? It is a four-door family sedan that can touch a maximum speed of 305 kmph. Blown away? Read on to know more!

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e’ve waited long for this. And finally, the German luxury car maker Audi is all set to launch its two new babies on the Indian roads. To make it easier for you to take your pick, we bring to you the features of the power-packed TT Coupe and RS7. These two machines embody dynamics, emotion and technology.

Audi’s ‘packs-a-punch’ sedan When you think of performance cars, the vision that flashes in your mind is that of a low-slung car with oodles of machismo, sharp lines and mind numbing power figures. Think of a sedan and what you see is a sedate four-door vehicle which can be used to potter around in the town with your family, going on weekend trips et al. But what if you have a family sedan with sportscars characteristics?

Enter the Audi RS7. The formula was pretty simple. Take a standard A7 sedan; put RS badges all over it. Shove in a monster of an engine, give it little tweaks here and there and lo! You have a ‘sedan-esque sportscar’ or

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a ‘sportscar-esque sedan’. Either way, it is a winner. The RS7 recently got updates in the form of tweaked bumpers at the front and rear and RS specific bits along with Audi’s super cool matrix LED lamps.

The cabin comes exquisitely done with a host of features and tech which makes life a lot easier. Apart from all the usual goodies, you have a tyre pressure monitoring system, an electronic stability control system that can be turned off for sideways fun and Audi’s trademark MMI system. There is enough space and luxury for four passengers and a decent sized boot too. The ride too is like that of a magic carpet, thanks to adaptive air suspension system.

Under the bonnet lurks a 4.0-litre V8, TFSI, turbocharged engine that puts out 560horses and 700Nm of torque which make for a 0-100kmph sprint under four seconds and a top speed of 305kmph. Blistering performance indeed! This is the perfect car for rich families to take a road trip in. That’s because, at `1.40 crore, ex-showroom Delhi, you need to have really deep pockets in order to own one. Having said that, it will be worth each and every penny.

SPECS OF AUDI RS7

Price

`1.40 crore

(ex-showroom, Delhi) Engine 3,993cc Torque 700Nm Gearbox 8-speed Auto Power 553bhp

The interior exudes sportiness, exclusiveness and quality

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AUDI TT The TT Coupe has been one of the most iconic Audis ever since it was launched.

The latest generation makes its way and we cannot stop drooling over it.

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ooting a bank does seem to be a good idea.

Not that I am a professional criminal but the new Audi TT looks sinfully good. And with my current pay it will be long before I can even think of owning one.

Having said that, a TT fan will immediately make out that the coupe has lost weight and adopted a more angular design than its bubbly, rotund predecessor. The front end has been thoroughly redesigned with a trapezoidal grille with LEDs at both ends. Adding character and menace to the front are the Audi’s famed Matrix LED lamps. The

lines have become sharper and have been carried on from Audi’s Sport Quattro Concept and make the car look more purposeful. The rear gets a completely redesigned bumper and tail lamps while the dual exhausts look and mean business. The TT also gets an electronic spoiler which comes on by itself at speeds of over 100kmph.

On to the powertrain, the Audi TT gets a 2.0-litre, petrol engine which is turbo-charged and churns out a massive 220bhp of power with 370Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed dual clutch auto which makes the shifts seamless and

SPECS OF AUDI RS7

Price

`60.34 Lakh

(ex-showroom, Delhi) Engine 1,984cc Torque 700Nm Gearbox 8-speed Auto Optional S sport seats are available for the first time in the new Audi TT Coupe

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instant. The TT also gets Audi’s Quattro system which is an all-wheel-drive essentially, designed to generate maximum grip when cornering braking and accelerating hard.

On the inside, you have a futuristic cabin draped in leather, a flat-bottomed steering wheel that looks the part of a true-blue sportscar and a Bang & Olufsen stereo which, by the way, sounds unbelievably good. Then there is the virtual TFT screen behind the steering wheel which reads out all the info that you can possibly need.

The fun part comes when you are behind the steering wheel. Audi claims that the TT can breach the 100kmph mark from standstill in a shade above five

seconds. That’s proper sportscar territory. Also, the handling is telepathic, almost as if the car is reading your thoughts. The best bit about the TT is that it can be used regularly. Audi, in fact has gone on to say that the TT returns an unbelievable 14.3km to a litre, which is pretty awesome for a beginner’s performance car.

The TT coupe is not just a fancy machine. It is practical and fun in equal measure. Also, once you drive it, you will be awestruck by the sheer performance and the way the car delivers the said performance. So in case you have about `70 lakh sitting idle in your bank, I suggest you head to the nearest Audi showroom and get your hands on this power-packed machine.

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No wire,

no chaos

Wireless gadgets are the ultimate game-changers. We bring to you the best of wireless speakers available in the market

By Divya Sharma

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one are the days of speakers cluttered with wires. With technology treading at a fast pace, wireless speakers have exploded in their popularity and every major vendor has some dynamic speakers available with them and the list will surely have something that's right for you.

Wireless speakers come in different shapes, sizes and also, in amazing colours.

There is smorgasbord of wireless speaker in the market and you choose depending on your needs.

With wireless speakers, you no longer have to worry about the medley of wire and also, the best thing about theses speakers is their amazing design. These speakers come with bluetooth connectivity and you can probably carry them anywhere around.

Innovative and classy, wireless speakers are a must for all the gadget enthusiasts and music lovers who do not want to compromise with the symphonic quality of their music

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Very uniquely designed, Sony SRS-BTV5 is a spherical shaped ball with flat base which can act as an external speaker. It comes in black, white and pink colours. The single drive perches on the top of the speaker, dispersing sound consistently 360 degree around. As Sony claims, the speaker can play five hours uninterruptedly.

At 1.2 watts, the 65mm ball is not configured to produce a very dynamic sound that can blow off the entire house, but it is loud enough to fill a room. It is priced at `3,990 and can wirelessly stream your music with just one tap.

This portable speaker is a punch of power and sound.

Philips Fidelio Soundring Wireless Speaker

JBL Authentic L8 Two-Way Wireless Speaker

A diversified company, Philips always focuses on improving people's lives through unique and meaningful innovations and Philips Fidelio SoundRing Wireless speaker testifies to company’s approach. With the most striking design, it is shaped as a doughnut and has 360-degree surround-sound effect, as the company says. It has a central bas sound pipe and four high definition drivers, two side firing and two front firing and they are mastered

by Neodymium magnets.

The built in aux lets you to connect any portable mp3 player easily to the speaker.

Inspired by the legendary JBL Century L100 loudspeakers, the JBL Authentic L8 is the concoction of classic acoustic speaker design and wireless connection and convenience. The speaker is a black rectangular box chiselled in hard plastic with a chequered pattern spongy foam grille around its front and side The L8 features Clari-Fi technology which analyses digital audio files and enhances the quality of music compressed during streaming and improves its details.It also has a 3.5mm mini-jack input that offers wired connectivity.

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Bowers & Wilkins A5 Built to deliver the best quality audio and innate wireless streaming, the discreet Bower & Wilkins A5 has stunning design and fit almost anywhere.

The premium design exudes quality and one can not just overlook the clean lines, classy shape and hidden controls. On the bottom of the enclosure lies the racetrack-shaped rubber footer and Bowers & Wilkins signature “Flowport” is located at the back. It has two 4-inch midrange drivers that get 20 watt of power from the class D amplifier, ample to produce loud sound.

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With remarkable rating by many tech gurus, the JBL pulse speaker will mesmerise you with its ‘glow’. Companies generally do not put emphasis on visuals, but JBL’s enticing design of JBL pulse makes it unrivalled. The speaker has multi LED light show which can be programmed differently and you can choose from seven different colours.

Absolutely eye-catching, the speaker weighs a little more than 450 gm and is about 3-inches wide and 7-inch long. Compact and handy, it has battery life unto 10 hours. It’s a 2 x 6 watt speaker that produces an ultimate sound plus. It is very attractive and will surely woo your friends.

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Nobody has ever taken Samsung as a serious company in regards to audio, but Samsung DA-E750 is a complete game changer.

It’s by far the best-looking airplay system with profuse cherrywood finish. On the top of this luxurious looking speaker are two glass windows which shelter a pair of ECC82 vacuum tube each. Adjacent to the tube is the control panel, where you can modulate the volume, play/pause the connected devices.

Addition to the Airplay, bluetooth connectivity is also supported which lets you wirelessly stream audio form smartphones and tablets. It has built-in wifi, plus on the back of it, is the old-fashioned physical dock that supports your devices.

Bose SoundLink Mini

Made of brushed aluminium, the speaker has a mix of a modern and retro looks.

The slightly heavy speaker is deigned to remember connections of up to six devices. The control panel perches on the top of the speaker and are rubberised.

There’s volume up and down buttons, the power button, mute button, aux and bluetooth button on the top. The speakers boast a range of about 30 feet and have the estimated battery life of seven hours. The audio comes from two highly efficient active drivers as well as the centralised passive radiator system.

Bose is known for its high quality audio products and SoundLink mini upholds the tradition of the company.

Beats Pill 2.0

Logitech UE Mini Boom

Beats is renowned for its absolutely powerful headphones and audio gadgets and Beats Pill 2.0 is company’s ultimate attempt at portable and wireless bluetooth speaker. 190mm x 45mm pill shaped cylinder, the speaker is available in blue, black, red and white colours. Carved out of glossy plastic with metal grilles for its stereo speakers, Beats Pill 2.0 comes with a Beats logo on the front that work as pause and play. It’s easy to sync your bluetooth device with Pill by just tapping the device and speaker together. With 3.5mm audio input and output jack, the speaker features a built-in microphone so that you can indulge in any conversation handsfree. This hassle-free 301 gm speaker can be carried anywhere without sacrificing the quality.

Logitech has been entirely devoted to Ultimate Ears and two years back, it launched the mini version called UE Mini Boom. Weighing 301 gm, this model has a rugged rubber casing that has a limited set of buttons on the top. On the wide top side of the speaker are the large volume buttons and at the back is a small sliding power switch, adjacent to an LED charging indicator, a mini USB charging port and a 3.5m Aux in. It has an extended bluetooth range of 50 feet and the battery life is estimated to be 10 hours.

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Reading

corner

1. Go Set a Watchman

by Harper Lee Publisher: HarperCollins Release month: July The novel follows a woman, Scout Finch who travels from New York to Alabama to visit her father and grapples with her father’s attitude towards society.

Take out your reading glasses as we bring for you the must-read books for this quarter 1

2. Wings in the Dark 2

by Michael Murphy Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Release month: July Murphy’s latest mystery features a couple in a gorgeous Hawaiian honeymoon but their plans are obstructed when their friend Amelia Earhart is accused of committing a murder.

3. Forsaken

by Lisa Renee Jones Publisher: Gallery Books Release month: August The third book in “The Secret Life of Amy Bensen” series, “Forsaken” revolves around Amy’s brother Chad and the woman who either loves him or wants him dead. It is a story of trust and revenge.

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4. Never Always Sometimes

by Adi Alsaid Publisher: Harlequin Teen Release month: August A light-hearted fun book, Alsaid sketches the lives of two best friends Dave and Julia who are fully determined to never be clichéd high school kids and they pen down their own list of everything they’ll never do.

5. Purity 5

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by Jonathan Franzen Publisher: Bond Street Books Release month: September The book deals with the issue of identity, sexual politics, love and infidelity. Revolving around the life of Purity Tyler, Franzen takes us from northern California to Berlin.

6. Archangel’s Enigma

by Nalini Singh Publisher: Love Release month: September The author yet again embarks on her world of dark passion and immortal power with one of the most seductive heroes Naasir, the most federal of the the indestructible group of vampires and angles known as the Seven.

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July

Drishyam Releasing on: July 31 Director: Nishikant Kamat Cast: Ajay Devgan, Shriya Saran, Tabu, Rajat Kapoor This thriller drama is a namesake remake of the Malayalam hit film. It is a story of a man who takes desperate measures to save his family from the dark side of the law, after they commit an unexpected crime. Tabu plays a cop in the movie.

Mission ImpossibleRogue Nation Releasing on: July 31 Director: Christopher McQuarrie Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson An American spy film, the story centres on the IMF agency which comes under threat from the Syndicate, a network of highly skilled operatives who are committed to establish a new world through series of terrorist attacks.

First day

September

first show

We pick for you the not-to-miss movies this quarter. Make sure to book your tickets in time August

Shandaar Releasing on: September 4 Director: Vikas Bahl Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Pankaj Kapur, Sanah Kapoor The quirky duo of Shahid and Alia will entertain the audience with India’s first destination wedding film. The romantic comedy film centres around two insomniac people who fell in love with each other in middle of a larger than life wedding.

Shahid's sister Sanah is also making her Bollywood debut with the film. Join the reveries of the wedding and experience the best wedding.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Phantom

The Fantastic Four

Releasing on: August 28 Director: Kabir Khan Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif A counter-terrorism drama, the film is about the post-26/11 attacks in Mumbai. It centres around the protagonist Daniyal whose journey in pursue of justice takes him from India to Europe and Middle East. But there’s always a price to pay and in Daniyal’s case, a very personal one.

Releasing on: August 7 Director: Josh Trank Cast: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell Four youngsters are teleported to an alternate universe where they find their physical form transfigured in a shocking way.

They are granted new abilities and the must work together to save planet Earth from a familiar enemy.

Releasing on: September 18 Director: Wes Ball Cast: Thomas Brodie ,Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Ki Hong Lee, Rosa Salazar In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner”, Thomas and his fellow Gladers are confronted with the greatest challenge: looking for clues about the mysterious and powerful organisation known as WCKD. The journey land them into a desolate place Scorch where new obstacles await them.

Watch them at PVR Director's Cut, Vasant Kunj and PVR Gold, Gurgaon

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Farhan Akhtar,

the filmmaker and the actor At the core of Farhan Akhtar’s appeal with fans is his intelligence and how real he is. This is the reason why his connect with people is exceptional

By Aarti Kapur Singh

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hile Farhan, the son of lyricist Javed Akhtar and his actorwriter ex-wife Honey Irani, debuted 10 years ago as a director with Dil Chahta Hai, his fan base expanded with films such as Karthik Calling Karthik, Rock On, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and most recently, Dil Dhadakne Do. His work is influenced by not just creative urges but also social responsibility and his commitment reflects in whatever he does.

You don’t have too much of screen time in Dil Dhadakne Do? Yes, my sister has always been a bully (laughs). But since when have we started measuring performances by its length. Sunny, my character, has a history in the film and triggers whatever ensues after his arrival.

Wazir, your next release, is one of the most expected films of 2015...

I am very lucky and happy to be a part of good films. While I am working with Zoya

your film made it to the `100-crore club?

I don’t really follow ‘numbers’. While I do feel that the box office figures are important, I am of the opinion that there is success when you are being remembered as much as 50 years later! For example, there was a great film Lamhe by Yash (Chopra) uncle which didn’t do well at the box office. But, even today, whenever people look back at his life and talk of his best works, Lamhe definitely gets featured and spoken about. Success, to me, is the box office figures and the film in totality.

Post-Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, has choosing scripts become about doing something more challenging?

At a sub-conscious level, you are always hoping that a movie like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag will come your way and inspire you. It is very difficult to go out and look for it unless you read a story or an article in the newspaper and think it would make a great movie. One of the true benefits of being an actor is to be able to create characters that are so far

parents the value of educating girls. It is a step in a positive direction for MARD. For me honestly, the logo catching on or not catching isn’t an important thing.

What about brand endorsements?

I will represent the philosophy of the brand to the consumer, so it is imperative for me to agree with it. My criteria of choosing a deal includes aesthetic and social responsibility, my conscience and on a creative level, the clarity of the idea and its ability to be communicated as simply as possible. It is important to remember that I am not lending just my face to a brand but my reputation as well.

Farhan Akhtar’s claim to famE

Farhan’s work is influenced by not just creative urges, but also social responsibility and his commitment reflects in whatever he does for the third time, it’s the first time when I am working with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Raju Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and Bejoy Nambiar. It is a learning experience for me at every step.

Tell us something about Wazir ?

I am happy with the response that the teaser has got. I play an ATS officer. Our characters (Amitabh Bachchan and me) are bound together by a certain grief of loss of a loved one which brings the two of us together.

And within that combined grief, how we end up finding redemption through each other’s loss is what forms the crux of the film. Chess ‘plays’ a metaphor in the film.

What’s happening to Dev Benegal’s Bombay Samurai?

Dev Benegal is the person who can best answer this question. I have told him that I enjoyed the script very much and that I am ready to shoot whenever he is ready.

Since you co-own a production house, do you follow the box office to know if

removed from who you are. That is truly, truly exciting. I guess in that sense yeah, may be I am a bit greedier now. The process of choosing scripts has not changed. There is an instinct you have and you would rather succeed or fail on that instinct than let the mind over-analyse. There is a gut feeling because you connect to a role or a character.

If you are engaged by something, others will connect with it too.

What’s your next step with your MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination) initiative?

At this moment, we are looking to create a lot more content. For all the effort that is being put in, the effect seems to be positive. I do feel that I should give it a lot more time. It is fortunate and unfortunate that I am busy with other commitments but we are tying up with Magic Bus. They reach out to children from underprivileged backgrounds. A lot of times, parents in those situations choose not to educate the girl child. That’s the notion that Magic Bus tries to change. It teaches

The filmmaker • Dil Chahta Hai • Lakshya • Don The actor • Dil Dhadakne Do • Bhaag Milkha Bhaag • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara The singer • Rock On - Socha Hai, Rock On, Pichle Saat Dino Mein • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - Senorita, Toh Zinda Ho Tum

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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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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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Come, play at

Fun City

Don’t let the rains lash out the enthusiasm in your kids. Take them to a zone of games, rides and frolic at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj & Gurgaon

Vasant Kunj Fun City, Vasant Kunj is a one-stop destination for a complete family entertainment. It is a joyful experience with virtual games and fun-filled rides and houses the region’s largest indoor roller-coaster ride. It boasts of the latest amusement machines, redemption machines, rides and bumper prize machines.

Fun City serves as a perfect venue for theme based birthday parties and is divided into three zones – Play Zone, Game Zone and Party Zone. Designed keeping in mind the convenience of the physically challenged, it has ramps to facilitate wheelchairs, lift for all the floors and seating at every possible spot.

Gurgaon Fun City, Gurgaon is a unique blend of fun games and activities. A destination where kids can play and learn at the same time. It has a Play Zone designed for the age group of 1-4 which also facilitates the mental and physical growth of the child. Every child can slide, run, climb, jump around and enjoy with all the safety measures intact.

Shifting focus from toddlers, they have activities like pool, bowling, arcade games, console games for teens and adults in addition with variety of thrilling rides. This serves as a perfect destination for school trips, birthday parties and corporate meetings.

Few sections are specially designed for both parents and infants where they can play and bond. A special 'Birthday Party Zone' has been designed for an entertaining party experience.

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Mall Activities

Summer Carnival

Gurgaon ‘We Love Summer 2015’ carnival was a grand hit among the mall visitors.

Different activities like pottery making

by Multi Art Institute, painting, etc. caught the fancy of the kids. The presence of acclaimed trainers added the fervour. The summer carnival concluded on May 31, 2015. Dance classes by Aman Bathla was one of the highlights during the course of event. The idea of fitness clubbed with entertainment was loved by all.

Vasant Kunj ‘We Love Summer 2015’ was dedicated to all the kids to make their summer vacation special where in free workshops and shows were conducted for kids. More than three thousand children participated and experienced the great pleasure of getting free gifts and learning from these workshops by professionals at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. The activities included cooking classes, story telling, pottery making, robotics, etc that kept the crowd engrossed all day long.

Started on May 18, everyday had something new for the kids to learn and experience till the end.

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Mall Activities

World Music Day

Live performers, acoustic entertainers and the crowd swaying to tunes; this was the essence of the ‘Fete De La Musique’ fest On the occasion of World Music Day, Ambience Mall, both Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj, were abuzz with music lovers and performances par excellence.

Renowned bands from across the musical hemisphere gathered

for the three-day long fest. It covered all genres of performers including Indian classical, instrumental, vocalists, sufi, rock, pop and electronica. The thought behind the event was to celebrate the power and beauty of music.

Mame Khan and troupe With a voice straight from the deserts of Rajasthan, Mame Khan’s persona is as colourful as his music and his music is as rustic as his roots. He belongs to the Mangniar community known for its energetic music. Khan’s musical journey started from of his childhood days with his father Ustad Rana Khan, a legendary singer himself.

Having performed in the renowned MTV Coke Studio Season 2, he has also lent his voice to popular Bollywood movies like No one killed Jessica, Luck By Chance and I Am. Khan feels his journey

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has been a myriad of experiences and challenges. “I could feel the whole shift when I had to collaborate my music with instruments I had never played with. It was during the Coke Studio season, I had my first encounter with guitar and bass,” recalls Khan.

Mame Khan finds special mention and respect in the folk musical circuits of Rajasthan. He has been

experimental to bring a modern touch to Sufi folk songs. “There is a treasure of folk music; it just needs to be presented in the right form,” feels Khan.

He loves to travel but with a motive to popularise his music. “I travel around the globe and try to keep our beautiful family tradition alive. I love to be on the move and to get a chance to touch hearts with my music. Ultimately, my music is my happiness in life and I like to share this,” says Khan.

Dinero Ash Dinero’s music mantra is all about creating new sounds, incorporating different instruments and getting people together to enjoy the feel of it. His love for music is not limited to one instrument but a whole bunch of them! He is a master in playing darbuka, ocean drum, santoor, djembe, cow bell, xylophone, rim drums, congo, cajun, bongo, tumbak and a few more western as well as Indian musical instruments. He has casted his spell at several gigs and festivals across the globe.

Taking his fame a notch higher, he sang the peppy soundtrack Meri Jawani and is currently working towards recreating the same magic in his soundtracks. Dinero is a complete package when it comes to performance as he is a percussionist, music composer, rhythm factory, lyricist and a singer as well.

His latest song, recently aired on Fever 104 and MTV Roots, Meri Jawani conquered the hearts of his listeners. His music is all about technicalities, rhythm, heart and

soul! Dinero’s love for music does not end at playing them! He is a digger for tribal instruments and has started his own line of them. This also acts as a stress buster for Dinero Ash, giving his stage performances and gigs a different feel.

Dinero has been training newbies by taking drumming classes as

a part of his D-Club. He believes in the fact that music has no boundaries and should be shared with one and all. His journey till now has been about several collaborations with community drumming circles, international artists, videographers, etc. The Delhi circuit can very well connect with his successful gigs.

been a regular act on Delhi stages and beyond.

Riding early on the wave of Sufi music influx, they have carved out a cult following for themselves in the north India. Their music is a mixture

of shifting blues guitars and harmonic love melodies blended with percussion and bass. Faridkot also got the chance to cross borders and visit Afghanistan and Kabul to sing for peace with famous band Noori from Pakistan.

Interviews by Vani Malik

Faridkot It was in 2008 when Raj and IP crossed each other’s path, wanting to create original soundtracks and music.

So together they formed the band ‘Faridkot’. In a journey of six years and two albums namely ‘Ek’ and ‘Phir Se’, this enthusiastic band has performed in more than 250 shows. Interestingly, this band has named their music genre as ‘Confused Pop’.

Recently, they have composed the title track for the dubbed version of the multi-starrer movie ‘The Expendables 3’. This band shot to fame with a nomination for their album ‘Phir Se’ at the GiMA Awards in the Best Rock Album category. The feisty lyrics and beats of the album are a testimony to the bands’ journey of emotions which added essence to their music.

IP Singh’s voice touches the hearts of all his listeners. It is always a treat to witness this band perform and the crowd swaying to the sublime beats of Faridkot. Faridkot has

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Mall Activities

Gurgaon

Auto Mall A one-of-a-kind automobile exhibition was organised at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon in June. It was the third season of the exhibition and it was the first time that an auto exhibition happened in any mall for three times in a row. 20 major automobile companies including Jaguar, Mercedes, Ford, BMW, Mini Cooper, Ducati and Harley Davidson participated in it.

Cook It All The Ambience Mall, Gurgaon promoted some of the world’s best cuisines with its India Fiesta Latina in April. Best celebrity chefs were called for the event and chef Kunal Kapoor of MasterChef fame represented Indian cuisines. Live cooking lessons were given to all mall patrons.

Femina Showcase A grand fashion show was held by Femina magazine in association with Ambience Mall, Gurgaon in June to highlight the new and upcoming collection of the major brands. The most widely read women’s magazine of India picked up the latest trends from the best apparel and jewellery brands available in the mall.

Also on the cards were workshops, live performances and celebrity appearances.

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THOMAS PINK

TOMMY HILFIGER

T.M. LEWIN

TOMMY HILFIGER DENIM

DUNE

WILLS LIFESTYLE

LONGINES/RADO

CLAIRE’S

THE COLLECTIVE

SKULL CANDY

ALDO

FUN CART

STEVE MADDEN

TRAVELEX

SISLEY GANT

COOKIE-MAN GELATO VINTO

LOUIS PHILLIPE

BAKER’S STREET

VAN HEUSEN (M)

SUNGLASS-HUT

UCB (M)

DKNY

ARMANI JEANS

FRENCH CONNECTION

THE BODY SHOP

KAPOOR WATCHES

NEW-U

CALVIN KLEIN (JEANS)

NAUTICA

DAMAS

ACCESSORIZE

LLADRO

GUESS

BOBBY BROWN

MANGO

FOREST ESSENTIALS

NINEWEST

HIDESIGN

LA-SENZA

DA MILANO

PROMOD

MARKS & SPENCERS

WESTSIDE

SEPHORA

MAC

HEEL & BUCKLE

CLINIQUE

Florist

ESTEE LAUDER TRAVEL DESK STAR BUCKS

First Floor Store name

LACOSTE

PARK AVENUE (W)

JACK & JONES

VAN HEUSEN (W)

BROOK BROTHERS

KASHMIR PARADISE ARTS

KENNETH COLE

TRENDY DIVVA

SUPERDRY

BRUNO MANETTI

FOREVER NEW

WOODLAND

GEOX

BAGS N MORE

THE RAYMOND SHOP

CHARMING

COLOR PLUS

ESBEDA

ARROW

I-WORLD

RELIANCE TRENDS

OM BOOK SHOP

BEING HUMAN

SHAKUNTALAM

(Gurgaon)

WESTSIDE LEVI’S SCULLERS BLACKBERRYS LOUIS PHILLIPE BATA STUDIO FIRANG GIOVANI VAN HEUSEN (M) U.S. POLO ASSN. LIBERTY

Second Floor Store name MONSOON SALOON LOOKS SALOON WESTSIDE FAB INDIA JUMBO ELECTRONICS MOTHER CARE NUMERO UNO PURE HOME LIVING

GADGET ZONE

PVR CINEMAS

MEDIEVAL INDIA

FOOD COURT

ATTRIBUTES STUDIO

RED MANGO

LE-CRUESET

HOKEY-POKEY

MAGPPIE

COFFEE BEAN TEA LEAF

AROMA THAI SPA

BUDDIES PLANET

PUMA

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

RELIANCE FOOTPRINT

COLUMBIA SPORTS

SAWASDEE

DELSEY

BARISTA COFFEE

GEETANJALI SALOON

PLANET SPORTS

RELIANCE DIGITAL

ADIDAS

STELLER CHILDREN MUSEUM

REEBOK

MOM & ME

NIKE

GINI & JONY

HUSH PUPPIES

CAFÉ DELHI HEIGHTS

ICONIC KIDS

PARK AVENUE (M)

JOHNNY ROCKETS

TOMMY HILFIGER KIDS

BASE CAMP TRAVELLER

DIMSUM BROs

FLYING MACHINE

HYPNOTIQUE (MARBLES)

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

MANCHESTER UNITED

CHARLES & KEITH

COSTA COFFEE

LEVI’S (M)

VENUS STEPS

KFC

SONY CENTER

MADAME

PIZZA HUT

HAIR N SHANTI

CLARKS

MC DONALDS

BOSE

ARCHIES GALLERY

FUNCITY

NOKIA

GIPSY (W)

HALDIRAM’S

AIRTEL

BIG BAZAAR

TITAN

ZAMBAR

DISCOVERY WINES

TRACKON COURIER

SATYA PAUL

GOLA SIZZLER

EYES 2 EYES

BHOLA DRY CLEANERS

ZARDOZI

WAKKAO

LOEWE

TAILORING SERVICE

CHILI’S

SHOE MEN

INDIJOE

SKY CAR WASH

RITU KUMAR PANNA SAREES “W” BIBA BELIRAM EXCLUSIVES DIAMOND PLUS GLOBAL DESI

Third Floor Store name

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

Fifth Floor Store name HOME TOWN

Lower Ground Store name

SAHIB SINDH SULTAN PIZZA EXPRESS ASIA-7

Sixth Floor Store name

FRESCO PUNJAB GRILL

I-SKATE

M.A. RAMZANA MUFTI NAIL SPA

Opening Soon

CREYATE TRENDY BUBBLES GLAMOUR CARAT LANE Jul-Sep 2015 79

Happy Endings

Ambience Mall Upper Ground Floor

(Vasant Kunj)

First Floor

Store Name

Shop no.

Store Name

S-236

PLANET SPORTS

SHOPPERS STOP ANCHOR

F-102 & 103

WOODLAND

S-238

TERMINUS 1 CAFÉ

ANCHOR 2

WESTSIDE

F-104

AVIRATE

KIOSK3

INTERSECTION

F-105

DUCATI

ANCHOR 3

PANTALOONS

F-105A

HEEL AND BUCKLE

ANCHOR 4

LIFESTYLE

F-107

PUMA

KIOSK

I RIDE

F-108

U.S. POLO

SISLEY

F-109

VANS

NAUTICA

F-110

VENUS STEPS

T.M. LEWIN

F-112,124

LOUIS PHILIPPE

UG - 04 A

EPIQUE

F-113

HOLII

UG - 05

QUIK SILVER

F-113 A

AYESHA

UG - 06

DUNE

F-114

ACCESSORIZE

UG - 07

CALVIN KLEIN JEANS

F-116

LEVI’S

UG - 08

FCUK

F-117&118

UCB

UG - 09

GUESS

F-120

STARBUCKS

F-121

UG - 11

JACK & JONES/ VERO MODA

F-122

Shop no.

ANCHOR 1

UG - 02 UG - 03 UG - 04

Third Floor Shop no.

Store Name

T - 302

KYLIN

DA MILANO

T - 303

PENNISULAR KITCHEN

THE BODY SHOP

T - 303 A

PIZZA EXPRESS

F-123

ALL

T - 304

INDIGO DELI

KIOSK2

VIBEQU

T - 305 C

100% ROCK

T - 305 A&307

PUNJABI BY NATURE

T - 308

CHILLI’S

T - 310

MC DONALD’S STRIKER

UG - 12

DIESEL

UG - 13

KIEHL’S

UG - 14

S T DUPONT

UG - 15

TOMMY HILFIGER

UG - 16

ONLY

UG - 17

ROSSO BRUNELLO

UG - 18

HIDESIGN

UG - 19

JOHNSON WATCH CO.

S-203 A

DIPIKA ANAND

UG - 20

THOMAS PINK

S-204

AROMA THAI

UG - 21 B

ROYCE CHOCOLATE

S-205 & 206A

DIAMOND TREE

UG - 22

BOBBI BROWN

S-206B

GEM OPTICIANS

UG - 24 & 25

SUPER DRY

S-207

ANDAZ

UG - 26

GANT

S-208

ANOKHI

UG - 28 A

KENNETH COLE

S-209

AND

UG-28

HAMLEYS

S-210

GLOBAL DESI

UG - 29

THE COLLECTIVE

S-211

NIKE

Shop no.

Store Name

UG - 30

BROOK BROTHERS

ANCHOR 2,S-212

YAUATCHA

COUNTER 1, 2 & 3

KFC

KIOSK

RED MANGO

S-213

MASPER

COUNTER 4

SUBWAY

S-214,225

ADIDAS PERFORMANCE

COUNTER 5

KYLIN EXPRESS

S-215

LAXMI OPTICALS

COUNTER 6

S-217 to 220

ICONIC KIDS

PUNJABI BY NATURE EXPRESS

S-221

CHERUBS

COUNTER 7

AMICI

S-222 B

CASA POP

COUNTER 8

ALA TURKA

S-223

BELIRAMS

COUNTER 9 & 10

BURGER KING

S-224

BAGZONE

KIOSK NO. 1

NIRULA’S

S-226

HILL STONE

KIOSK NO. 2

IROHA

S-228

GEETANJALI

KIOSK NO. 3

GELATO VINTO

S-231,232&233

RELIANCE DIGITAL

KIOSK NO. 4

HOKEY POKEY

S-234,235

JUMBO ELECTRONICS

Opening Soon

80 ambience mall

Second Floor Shop no.

Store Name

T - 318

S-202 & 203

MONSOON SALOON & SPA

T - 311A

FUNCITY

T - 315

FOOD COURT

T - 311

UNDERDOGGS

T - 312

MISTRAL (DC)

T - 317

TACO BELL

MULTIPLEX

PVR DIRECTOR’s CUT OM BOOK SHOP

Food Court

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