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April-June 2015 - Issue 3

space for a million smiles

Don’t miss!

The car mania around Mini cooper S and D 10 beauty must-haves for summer

COLOUR

CODE This summer pick the best of colours to stand out

The gorgeous

shraddha kapoor

The desirable

john abraham

on their fashion and fitness

pamper yourself

soirees DENIM

The fabric rules the trend this season

at Sawasdee Spa

‘Space for a

million smiles’

T

aking forward our motto of ‘Space for a Million Smiles’, we, at Ambience Malls, have introduced a host of new brands.

Alongside, we are constantly working to improve our present collections as well.

Every day brings with itself new challenges for the retail industry which help us improve further and take up more initiatives. The continuous support and love from our visitors have ensured that we retain our position as market leaders.

As you go through the pages of our summer special issue, you will get acquainted with the latest trends, exquisite dining options and entertainment spaces for which we are wellknown. Our cover shoot features the all-time loved fabric, denim. It has swept across all the collections on the ramps this season.

In this issue, we have introduced two new sections – restaurant reviews and listings.

Personalised experiencess at restaurants from both our malls promise great gastronomic options to choose from. Get updates on the latest releases with our movies and books listing section.

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

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

Raj Singh Gehlot CMD, Ambience Group

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Contents A Steamin’ Cuppa With...

04 S hraddha Kapoor: The actor talks about her career and her fashion label

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

The New Rage 08 T ropical fantasies: Style diva Gauri Khan turns designer for Satya Paul

Cover Focus 12 D enim is back to donimate: A haute serving of the coolest fabric

Style Wise 24 C olour code: From monochrome to naval, this season is all about colours

30 Men’s fashion: Everything a man need on a casual outing or a formal meeting 32 Colourful timings: Grab our picks and get all coloured

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34 Bag it all: Trendy bags for both women and men 36 Ditch that sun: Coolest pair of sunglasses for you and your lady 38 Shoe game: Footwear options you need in your wardrobe this season

Beauty Bites 40 Y outhful skin: Indulge in a beauty routine that protects your skin in scorching heat

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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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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42 Beauty must-haves for summer: Pick the best products for your vanity kit this season

360 Living 52 T ranquil delights: Pamper yourself at

44 Refreshing spirits: Alluring perfumes for a power couple

54 Restaurant reviews: We suggest you the best dining options

Break Free 46 H oliday in heaven: Luxurious resorts or

58 New entrants: Pizza Express and Burger King

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60 From house to home: Stylish options to tranform your house

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rustic homestays, take your pick

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62 BMW’s mini wonders: Mini Cooper S and D enter the Indian market

Happy Endings 72 The Life and Passion of John Abraham: Fitness enthusiast talks about his regime 76 M all Activities

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‘I want to

surprise people’ She is fresh and funky, an actor who is known for her girl-nextdoor image and her challenging roles. Shraddha Kapoor talks about her career and her fashion label...

By Aarti Kapur Singh

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hraddha Kapoor has a sense of style that is approachable and yet edgy. Despite that image, the star with a peaches-and-cream complexion confesses to be partial towards traditional outfits. “I love the traditional look and have over the years learned to appreciate the fusion in Indian wear. Recently, there have been two outfits that have mesmerised me with their overall look and design. The sari that designer Sabyasachi gifted me meant a lot. It was stunning! The second is the blue sari I wore in Aashiqui 2. People started making its duplicates and the jhumkas I wore with them. They even started tagging me on Instagram. It was crazy!” exclaims Shraddha.

The actor, who turned 26 on March 3, had an ideal debut opposite Ben Kingsley and Amitabh Bachchan in Teen Patti, but the only thing she ever got for being star-struck was the Filmfare Best Debut nomination. “Before Teen Patti released, I auditioned for a really important film. I was dying to get it. I worked day and night and gave the audition everything. But I didn’t get the role,” shares Shraddha. The film was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s My Friend Pinto opposite Prateik Babbar. After Teen Patti released and tanked, Kalki Koechlin replaced her in the movie. This was a real blow to her. Her second outing, Luv Ka The End, also didn’t set the cash registers ringing.

“I would often wonder what it would feel like to be in a film that was successful. I didn’t get into depression 4 ambience mall

or anything, but it did make me wonder how would it feel like to have people clicking your pictures,” says Shraddha. Her wishes were soon answered.

In 2013, Kapoor found her breakthrough role in Mohit Suri’s romantic musical drama, Aashiqui 2, the sequel to the 1990 film Aashiqui. She was casted as Aarohi Keshav Shirke, a small-town bar singer who becomes a successful playback artiste with the help of a popular male singer, Rahul Jaikar (played

by Aditya Roy Kapur). “After the success of ‘Aashiqui 2’, I felt I need to conquer a lot more. I am constantly working towards it and I will work harder. Nobody expected ‘Aashiqui 2’ could do so well as it had two new faces. That Friday changed so many lives: mine, Mohit Suri (director) and also that of Aditya Roy Kapur (actor), besides the singers and music composers,” Shraddha admits candidly.

Film critic Anupama Chopra termed her as a “real triumph” and added that her “porcelain face has a haunting vulnerability.” Kapoor next reunited with Suri for the thriller Ek Villain (2014) for which she also sang the song “Galliyan”. Her second release that year was Vishal Bhardwaj’s critically acclaimed drama Haider, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet set during the Kashmir conflict of 1995. She played the character of Ophelia, a journalist named Arshia Lone.

“Talking about Haider, it feels immensely wonderful when people appreciate the patience and hard work I had put in. It feels good when your efforts pay off and you get noticed. Being an actress

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was always my childhood dream and I’m glad I didn’t give up on it easily,” says the actor.

However, the young lady is not in a hurry to reach the top, but would rather do fresh roles that challenge her. “It is a conscious effort on my part to do different roles. I want to do something that people have not seen before and surprise everyone.

There has to be variety in work,” she says adding, competition is not scary. I know competition is there and it can come my way by new, fresh faces that are around or are coming up. It pushes me to work harder. I know if I don’t work hard I will be left behind.”

At present, Kapoor is shooting a sequel to the dance film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, entitled ABCD 2, opposite Varun Dhawan, which is scheduled for release in June this year. She has also committed to star as a singer in a sequel to the 2008 film Rock On!!, co-starring Farhan Akhtar, Purab Kohli and Arjun Rampal.

The multi-tasker is also foraying into fashion and designing with her own label, Imara, colaunched with Universal Sportsbiz. Experimenting with ethnic designs, Imara offers a refreshing take on fashion. Themed across eight stories: Blue Pottery, Mughal, Spring Blossom, Damask, Monochrome, Lucknowi, Indigo and Boho, Shraddha Kapoor has provided creative inputs in terms of designs and cuts, the final product has been crafted by designers who brought her thoughts to life.

“Launching my own fashion line has always been something I wanted to pursue. For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with clothes, with fashion and the idea of designing my own collection has always fascinated me. My penchant for creating something trendy, contemporary and a line that is an extension of my personality is how Imara was born. The process of designing Imara has been an extremely gratifying creative expedition for me. I worked with some of the best designers across the country, shared my ideas with them and saw them work their magic and bring those to life. Watching my ideas for Imara materialise so beautifully is one of the greatest experiences I’ve had so far,” says Shraddha.

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top 5

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

By Supriya Aggarwal

hidesign Accessory gift set for men Surprise the special man in your life with this exclusive accessory gift set by Hidesign. The set consists of a Hidesign passport holder, ID card holder and card holder, Naturveda herbal soap and two perfume sachets, Le Pondichery sea salt and Natures gift jam.

Price `3,995 Available at Hidesign at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon

forever new lee camera case Carry your favourite gadget in style with this lovely Lee camera case by Forever New. Keeping in sync with the trend, this blue and white case will make people go green with envy.

Price `1,800

Royce PotatoChip chocolate Make sure to get your hands on a box of Royce’s Potatochip Chocolate on your next visit to the mall. Crisp potato chips covered with chocolate is a Japanese favourite. This quirky product is an irresistible combination of saltiness and sweetness.

Price `1,095 for a box of 190 gm

Available at Forever New at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Available at Royce at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

lladrÓ porcelain salsa sculpture The latest creation from the global leader in luxury sculptures is a stunning piece of art dedicated to the peppy dance form of salsa. Beyond the precise representation this sculpture makes of the dance style, the piece is a vibrant creation capable of transmitting energy, movement and passion in the stillness of porcelain.

Unlike classic dance pieces, identifiable by their romantic and soft colours, Lladro achieves with ‘Salsa’ the depiction of passion, energy and movement.

Particularly noteworthy are the postures and authentic dresses of the dancing couple. The sculpture is 35 cm wide and 21 cm high.

Price `1,06,700

Bobby Brown illuminating nudes collection Create an effortlessly pulled together look with the illuminating nudes collection by Bobby Brown. The products are easy-to-use, deliver clean and wearable colour and are designed to lift and illuminate the complexion. This collection is all about subtle, light-reflective nudes that instantly give you a lift and a healthy, natural glow.

Price On request Available at Bobby Brown at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon

Available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

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New Rage

Tropical

fantasies The spring-summer collection is an extension of my own personal style, says the first lady of Bollywood, who recently turned designer for fashion brand Satya Paul

By Supriya Aggarwal

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ollywood is moving towards creating fashion rather than just wearing designer clothes. After leading director Karan Johar’s association with Vero Moda, it is the first lady of Bollywood, Gauri Khan. Making her debut in fashion designing, the style icon collaborated with Satya Paul, India’s premier design label with an international presence for their spring-summer 2015 collection. The brand marks its 30th anniversary in the Indian fashion industry with the Tropical Wonder collection.

Inspired by an exotic holiday, this line explores

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lush prints rendered on casual and occasional wear separates like sheer tunics, flowing kaftans, shift dresses and fluid sarees Gauri’s unparalleled eye for detail, a glamorous worldview and an effortless take on style has been incorporated into her debut collection for the brand. A creative entrepreneur in her own right, she has lent her design sensibilities to the signature line in which she incorporated the use of luxurious prints for a line of casual and occasion holiday wear. The clothing and accessories collection has a lot of palm motifs and calligraphic scribbles. In terms of colours, the

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palette had fresh citrus, aquatic shades, deep ombre and sunset tones. One who loves to experiment and try different colours in one look surely loved what Gauri’s collection had to offer.

The first lady of Bollywood prefers saree over western gowns and was elated when the brand proposed the idea to her. Expressing her love towards the six-yard wonder, Gauri says, “When I talk about the brand Satya Paul, the first thing which comes to my mind is sari apart from all the shirts and various things.”

The mother of three discloses that she took the inspiration from the past collection of the brand and their use of colours. “I was an artist and I love colours and Satya Paul’s collection always have some colourful outfits. This inspired my tropical collection.

Next year also you will see more vibrant and pumped-up dresses from me,” adds Gauri.

Much like her own disposition, the garments have been tailored to exude a natural poise and are styled in a contemporary fashion, making it ideal for the Indian summer. Targetted at the young Indian woman, with all her moods, be it strong, sensual, feminine or vulnerable, this urban inspired collection includes apparel and accessories for women and is available in Satya Paul stores.

(Left)Aqua botanical kaftan dress Price `2,995 (above) Graphic palm leaf anarkali dress Price `11,995

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Sanjay Kapoor, managing director of Genesis Colors, the holding company for Satya Paul, says “It has been extremely exciting to involve Gauri Khan in this project, something completely different from what we have done before. She has a distinct aesthetic, apart from being a veritable fashion icon. Her collection is shaping up to be a celebration of all things luxurious and chic”

the collection... vivid graphics This is the most romantic line from the collection. A personal favourite of the lady herself, this range is a fresh vocabulary of vivid graphics that recreate the enchantment of an exotic holiday. cocktail outfits Ooz out confidence with these pretty outfits. Go from desk to dinner in asymmetrical cocktail outfits with statement prints.

Roomy KAFTANs A must-have for your next holiday. Floral prints and soothing colours are the highlights of this range. Gauri Khan’s effortless take on style has been injected into fluid, leisurely separates that facilitate better movement and ease. romancing fabrics A liberal use of silk, chiffon and georgettes have been combined with luxe organza and net.

Palm story Beaches have taken over the collection with the quintessential palm motifs taking a famboyant shape in the entire collection.

Accessories This collection is for those who like to be the centre of attention! Complete that look with statement accessories such as handbags.

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Denim is back

to dominate

By Supriya Aggarwal Photographs by Montu Tomar Styling by Dhwani Sharma Fashion assistants Prachi Gupta and Unokali Assumi Makeup by Monsoon Salon & Spa Hair by Geetanjali Salon and Academy Model Bella for Auraa Models

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SUMMERY WINDS Denim jumpsuit, Guess, `12,999 Dual color bikini top, Quicksilver, `2,995 (set) Graphic gliders, Zara, `2,890 Baseball cap, Quicksilver, `1,495 Graphic skateboard, Quicksilver, `6,995

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RUGGED COOL Gingham check peplum top, Zara, `2,890 Denim skirt, Diesel, `11,990 Denim jacket, Mango, `3,990 Earcuff, Accessorize, `445 Tribal earpin, Accessorize, `695 Wristwatch, Forever New, `2,000 Stitch detail heels, Aldo, `8,990

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CALM GODDESS Men’s shirt (used as headgear), Calvin Klein, `5,499 Lycra bustier, Guess, `3,999 Shirt dress, Zara, `2,990 Ripped jeans, Calvin Klein, `8,999 Statement necklace, Marks & Spencer, `1,499 Chain bracelet, Marks & Spencer, `899 Band bracelet, Marks & Spencer, `1,499 Chunky rings, Forever New, `1,200 (set of four) Platform shoes, Aldo, `6,990

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HIGH-MAINTENANCE DUCHESS Fringed jersey top, Zara, ` 1,690 Faded jeans, Vero Moda, `4,995 Suede fedora, Promod, `1,690 Beaded necklace, Aldo, `3,290 Fringed suede bag, Steve Madden, `5,499 Pump shoes, Model’s own

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VINTAGE CHARM Sleeveless cropped jacket, Forever New, `4,400 Floral skater skirt, French Connection, `6,999 Polka dot hairband, Accessorize, `945 Multiple strand necklace, Accessorize, `1,545 Delicate rings, Accessorize, `1,545 (set of six) Denim bag, Charles & Keith, `8,999 Platform sandals, Steve Madden, `5,999

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ARMED GLAMOUR Denim dress, Guess, `8,999 Camouflage outerwear, Zara, `5,990 Camouflage heels, Steve Madden, `8,999

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BACK TO SCHOOL Digital print tankini, Guess, `3,599 Dungaree skirt, Zara, `3,990 Reflectors, Aldo, `990 Butterfly clips, Accessorize, `695 (set of 2) Rucksack, Quicksilver, `4,995 Multiple bracelets, Only, `695 Swarovski studded sneakers, Aldo, `6,499

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CHILLED OUT Printed bikini top, Quicksilver, `2,495 (set) Star print knit top, Promod, `2,490 Patched jeans, Marks & Spencer, `4,499 England-themed ear studs, Accessorize, `1,145 (set) Coin necklace, Marks & Spencer, `2,499 Studded belt, Tommy Hilfiger, `3,000 Bohemian sling, Accessorize, `3,145 Ankle strap sandals, Charles & Kieth, `4,999

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TRIBAL TREND Denim dress with embroidered yoke, Zara, `3,990 Woollen stole, Zara, `3,990 Multiple bracelets, Steve Madden, `695

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POWER HOUSE Halter collar jumpsuit, Guess, `11,999 Cascade lapel trench, Zara, `5,990 Hoops, Aldo, `890 Ankle shoes with gold chain, Zara, `1,890

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Ray Bann at Sunglass-Hut `6,490

Furla Price on request

Think green

Mango `990

Abundant in nature, green is fresh and fun. Create a sensation with this daring colour this summer

By Supriya Aggarwal

FCUK, `1,999

FCUK `6,999

Zara Price on request Hidesign `6,895

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Coral bounty Straight from the beaches to your wardrobe, the feminine appeal of coral colour is to die for

By Supriya Aggarwal Claire’s Price on request

Vogue at Sunglass-Hut `3,290

FCUK `7,999 FCUK `7,999 Furla Price on request

Da Milano `3,799 Guess `7,899

Guess, FCUK, Hidesign available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Furla, Sunglass-Hut, Mango, Zara, Tresmode, Claire’s, Da Milano available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

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Guess `7,900

Maire Claire

by Bata `999

Naval hues

Blue and white is the most desirable combination this season for the subtle you. Flaunt it when you feel like making a classic style statement

By Supriya Aggarwal

Lavie at Pantaloons `3,740

Forever New `500 Forver New `3,600

Forever New `4,000

FCUK `5,999

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Forever New `3,600

United Colors of Benetton `2,499

FCUK `5,999

FCUK, Pantaloons, Guess, United Colors of Benetton available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Forever New, Bata, Aldo, Accessorize, Lifestyle available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Aldo Price on request

Forver New `3,800

Jamun Tree at Lifestyle `1,495

Accessorize `5,999

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Forever New `1,600

Monochrome love Add a sleek sophistication to your look this season with the timeless combination of black and white.

Stripes, spots or block colour, there are many ways to wear it

By Supriya Aggarwal

Marks & Spencer `2,199

Sisley, `3,499

Forever New `4,400

Mango `2,990

Lavie at Pantaloons `3,170

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Nautica Price on request

Furla Price on request

Aldo Price on request

Van Heusen `2,295

FCUK, Pantaloons, Guess, Sisley, Nautica available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Forever New, Aldo, Marks & Spencer, Mango, Van Heusen, Zara, Furla, Da Milano available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Da Milano `3,200

Zara `1,290

FCUK `6,999

Guess Price on request

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style wise Reebok Price on request Tommy Hilfiger `8,500

Nautica `5,999

Casual code Never go unnoticed with these cool and funky designs hand-picked specially for you

FCUK `2,299

Nike `2,295

Wayfarers by Bata `1,599

Maui Jim at Sunglass-Hut `17,700

Woodland `3,695

GAS `1,899 30 ambience mall

Levi’s `1,199

Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Nike, FUCK, Levis available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Reebok, Bata, Woodland, Sunglass-Hut available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. GAS available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

By Supriya Aggarwal

Louis Phillipe, `1,700

Dapper dude Turn up the style quotient of your formal wardrobe this season and get a suave look

By Supriya Aggarwal T.M. Lewin Price on request

Fossil `13,795

Ted Baker at The Collective `4,500

Fossil `22,595

Heel & Buckle Price on request Zara `2,290

T.M. Lewin, FCUK, Louis Phillipe, Heels & Buckle, The Collective available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Fossil, Zara available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

FCUK `2,399

Louis Phillipe `1,700

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Fiercely Feminine Style these timepieces with a dress and a pair of heels to garner plenty of compliments

Guess `12,700

Fossil at Ethos `9,995

Titan `6,795

Longines at Kapoor Watches Price on request

Esprit `11,995

Longines at Kapoor Watches Price on request

Colourful

timings

Timex at Johnson Watch Co. `6,295

It is the time of the year to don soothing colours and we have just the right selection of wrist watches

By Supriya Aggarwal

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Fossil at Ethos `9,995 Rado at Kapoor Watches Price on request

Tommy Hilfiger `10,995

Fossil at Ethos `12,795

Timex at Johnson Watch Co. `2,295

rugged fashion Flaunt these modern creations with smart casuals to amp up your style quotient Tommy Hilfiger `8,500

DKNY `17,995

Guess, Tommy Hilfiger available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Kapoor Watches, Ethos, DKNY, Titan, Esprit available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. Johnson Watch Co. available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

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From trendy totes to colourful slings, classy saddles, timeless handbags, printed backpacks and formal messengers, we bring you the best picks from this season’s trends

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1. Lavie Rook flap tan sling bag at Pantaloons, `2,480 2. Satya Paul Iconic Kaleidoscope Print Bowling bag, `2,495 3. Forever New Ellie Scallop tote bag, `3,600 4. Holii Magnolia tote bag, `4,595 5. Guess Purple and pink handbag, `10,999 6. Da Milano Orange handbag, `11,999 7. Aldo Mastrianni tote bag, Price on request 8. FCUK Light grey cross body bag, `6,999 9. Fossil Pink sling bag, `4,995 10. Accessorize Turquoise saddle bag, Price on request

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1. Aldo Mathewes messenger bag, Price on request 2. Zara Combination messenger bag, `4,990 3. Zara Printed backpack, `4,990 4. Mango Faux-suede paneled nylon backpack, `4,590 5. United Colors of Benetton Beige laptop bag, ` 3,499 6. Hidesign Tan brown leather laptop bag, `9,795 7. Puma Blue backpack, `4,299 8. Da Milano Yellow and mustard messenger bag, `13,999 9. Hidesign Brown leather messenger bag, `9,795

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Da Milano, Hidesign, Puma, Guess, FCUK, Forever New, Accessorize, Holii, Pantaloons, United Colors of Benetton, available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Zara, Forever New, Aldo, Mango, Satya Paul, Accessorize available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

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sun

Ditch that Tom Ford at Eyes 2 Eyes Price on request

The coolest summer accessory just keeps getting better. Stay in vogue with these sunglasses this season

By Supriya Aggarwal

Jimmy Choo at Eyes 2 Eyes `17,999

Roberto Cavalli at Eyes 2 Eyes `21,600

For the confident belle Sassy and comfortable, these beauties allow you to evoke style effortlessly

Maui Jim at Sunglass-Hut `14,900

Roberto Cavalli at Eyes 2 Eyes Price on request

Maui Jim at Sunglass-Hut `17,700

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Cartier Santos Dumont at Eyes 2 Eyes `37,000

For the head-turner Accentuate your summer wardrobe with these uber-cool shades

Maui Jim at Sunglass-Hut `15,800

Tom Ford at Eyes 2 Eyes `22,000

Louis Philippe `3,500 Hidesign `2,995

Hidesign, Louis Phillipe available at both Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Eyes 2 Eyes, Sunglass-Hut at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Tom Ford at Eyes 2 Eyes `22,550

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Shoe game The word in footwear for the season is options. From chic flats to lace-ups, colourful pumps, sky-high wegdes, killer heels for women. For men, it is the classic suede in a myriad of colours.

Go ahead and diversify your collection!

By Supriya Aggarwal

Guess Brown leather wedges, `9,999

Liberty, Clic Red, `2,999

For the evergreen diva

Aldo, Peterbell Gladiators, Price on request

Move around in style with these trendsetters this season

Tresmode, Nude Wedges, Price on request

Steve Madden Dress Stecy Floral, `5,999

Clarks Denny Mascot Stone Suede, `4,999

Marie Claire Royal Blue Flats at Bata, ` 1,999

Furla, Twist Furla Hibiscus Sandals, Price on request Lavie Vermillion Pumps, `2,895

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For the dashing dude Ditch the blazing sun with these timeless suedes in offbeat colours

United Colors of Benetton Navy Blue shoes, `3,999

Van Heusen Red shoes, `3,999

Aldo Orange sneakers, Price on request

Guess, Lavie, Louise Philippe, Bata, Clarks, UCB, Van Heusen available at Ambience Mall, both Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj. Liberty, Aldo, Tresmode, Furla, Steve Madden, Woodland, Marks & Spencer available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon.

Woodland Grey shoes, `3,195

Marks & Spencer Collezione Blue loafer shoes, `6,999

GAS Olive Swansea loafer shoes, `4,500

Clarks Darning Walk Petrol Blue shoes, `5,999

Clarks Marcos Edge Blue Combi loafer shoes, `5,999

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Your summer guide to a

youthful skin

Keeping your skin looking young and beautiful is tough, especially during summers when the sunrays beam down. Protect it all day from the UV rays even when you’re not lounging outside

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ost of us neglect protecting our skin from the summer sun. Apart from a sunscreen, using the correct facewash and antiageing products is critical in summers. Set your sights on these tips to prepare you for a summer of skincare success and promise yourself that to look fresh and gorgeous.

Hot and humid conditions also call for deep pore cleansing, especially for oily skin to keep the pores free of clogged oil and dirt. After washing or cleansing the skin, cleansing grains or a scrub should

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be used. Cleansing grains can be mixed with a skin tonic and rubbed gently on the skin, in a circular motion.

“The first step to achieve a healthy-looking skin begins with gentle yet effective cleansing that protects the skin barrier. Alkaline-based cleansers can be harsh and damage the skin barrier,” states Dr. Adam Geyer, Kiehl’s Product Development Consulting Dermatologist. “Once there are tiny cracks in the skin barrier, it increases the possibility of irritation and allergies. When cleansing the face, using a soap-free formula is an integral part of maintaining the skin barrier function,” he adds.

tips by Shahnaz Husain for fresh and young skin The queen of Ayurvedic beauty, Shahnaz Husain gives us some pointers to keep skin fresh and young. ○ Use herb and flowerbased products or ones with fruit extracts in summer. ○ D rink as much of water as possible, preferably at room temperature. ○ I f you are out during the day, carry a small bottle of rose skin tonic in your handbag so that you can use it whenever the skin feels sweaty and greasy.

Wet tissues can be an option too.

A good skin toner is a must in hot and humid weather to cleanse and refresh the skin. A flower-based skin tonic, containing rose or lavender, is ideal. Or you can use rose water, if you have normal to dry skin. It refreshes the skin and imparts a clean and fresh feeling.

Cleansing of the skin before bedtime is even more important. The dirt and pollutants

deposited on the skin during the day must be removed. This not only helps reduce surface oil, but protects the skin from pimples, spots and other eruptions. An anti-ageing product works best during the night, especially in summers as you don’t have to counter balmy weather with a greasy face. Without question, it is our eyes that show our age first. The eye area ageing affects the entire eye contour with the appearance of lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet and sagging skin.

“The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body and experiences an increase in thinning during the ageing process. Couple this with constant movement associated with contracture of the 14 muscles involved in the opening and closing of the eyelids and you see fine lines and wrinkles as well as the formulation of crow’s feet, starting to form even in our 20s.” shares Dr Adam Geyer.

Talking about the benefits of Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Face Wash, Dr Geoff Genesky, head of Kiehl’s Skin Care Laboratory, research and innovation manager, says, “We have carefully selected an amino acid-based surfactant to cleanse deeply while ensuring a gentle yet rich foam, while a vegetable-based surfactant to achieve a thoroughly clean yet not overly dry skin.”

○ U se Shaface (Herbal Facial Skin Conditioner) once a week. It provides a deep cleansing treatment, giving glow and lustre to the skin, tightening the pores and minimising blemishes. ○ U se deep cleansing lotion Shamint which serves the dual purpose of cleansing as well as moisturising for people with oily skin.

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10 must-haves

for summers

Whether you are planning a sunny vacation or want to put your best face forward in the summer, these beauty must-haves need to make it to your vanity kit

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Brand: Kiehl’s The hydrating serum containins 15% plant based glycerin combined with shiso leaf extract to provide 72 hours of hydration.

This blends quickly into the skin, leaving it soft and feeling comfortable. Kiehl’s bills this as a serum which “utilises next generation liquid-to-serum technology to intensively hydrate skin’s deepest surface layers”, and “correct the signs of age-related dehydration”.

Price `4,700

Brand: Oscar Blandi Clear the hair, absorb oil, remove product build-up and boost volume without water. Oscar Blandi’s formula is a must-have for balmy summer months when you have no time to shampoo before an important engagement. Vitamin E and wheat proteins strengthen and protect hair strands while lemon and verbena scents freshen your hair.

Price `1,800

Hyrdro Plumping Re-texturizing Serum Concentrate

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Curve Eyeliner Brand: NYX The focus of this season is the eyes. Cateyes, super wings and geometric shapes will make your eyes stand out. The Curve Felt Tip Eye Liner is an excellent long-wearing liquid eyeliner pen. The handle is specially curved to fit in between the thumb and forefinger for a firmer grip. The eyeliner stands out for its precise application.

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Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray

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Photoready Compact Makeup Brand: Revlon The compact makeup has a lightdiffusing formula which gives complete yet undetectable coverage, while also preventing sun damage with SPF 20. It claims to go from a cream to a liquid and then dry to a powder finish. The magical part of this makeup is the “liquefying screen”. This is a joy box!

Price `950

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Color Riche Nails Top Coat Tweed Brand: L’Oreal Paris Inspired by the latest trends spotted on the runways, Top Coat will let you reinvent your nails.

Customise and accessorise them with Color Riche Les Top Coats

by L’Oreal Paris. Jackie Tweed (number 917) with its subtle yellow, orange and blue confetti strips goes perfectly with the classic summer staple of blue denims and white shirt.

Price `299

Vanille & Narcisse Perfumed Soap Brand: L’Occitane The Vanille & Narcisse perfumed soap has a rich profile. A nurturing, fragrant body cleansing bar that creates a creamy foam to gently cleanse skin. Formulated with a vanilla absolute from Madagascar and a narcissus absolute from France, it leaves behind a lasting warm and fresh fragrance - ideal to keep you fresh in the summer months.

Price `690

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Benetint

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Clean on Me Body wash Brand: Soap & Glory The ideal body wash for summer skin, Clean on Me will give you soft, smooth and sexy skin. It contains natural mandarin peel extract and a bonus builtin body lotion. It is a perfect clarifying product and lathers up a great deal.

The scent is divine and combines fresh bergamot, mandarin, rose, jasmine, peach, strawberry, oakmoss, amber, woody notes and warm vanilla for skin that is blissfully clean and silky-soft.

Price `900

Brand: Benefit Summer calls for that naturel flush that doesn’t look sticky. This original rose-tinted stain is kiss-proof, see-through colour for lips and cheeks that lasts for hours. Originally created for an exotic dancer, its application is a naturally sheer flush that looks gorgeous on all complexions. Benetint has reached a cult status and is loved by celebrities and makeup artistes the world over.

Price `2,150

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Pure Colour Palette in Emerald Oasis Brand: Estee Lauder Estée Lauder’s Pure Colour Eye Shadow Palettes have been completely revamped. The Emerald Oasis Palette is particularly good for summer’s subtle drama. It will help you achieve a natural as well as glamorous look. The mint green shade can double as a day as well as night. The bronze and sage green are shimmery while the charcoal can be paired with the shades for an evening look. Price `3,081

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Lip & Cheek Velvet Stick Brand: The Body Shop There is one product that lets you have fresh cheeks and soft kissable lips this summer.

Inspired by poppy flowers, the Lip & Cheek Velvet Stick gives lips a pop of colour and cheeks a natural glow. Available in five variants, this chubby stick provides a colour high with an exquisite velvet matte finish. It adapts to the unique pH of your skin and the special formula of the product turns into your own individual poppy shade. Price `995 April-June 2015 43

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Refreshing

spirits

Summers are all about keeping yourself fresh.

We bring a collection of perfumes created for the alpha man and the vivacious woman

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For the sensuous diva Elegant and mysterious, she leaves a unique trail that lingers wherever she goes.

Break the taboos, be excessive in your desires and become an icon with this bouquet of selected fragnances

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1. Bvlgari Aqva Divina at Shoppers Stop, `3,800 for 40 ml 2. L’occitane Arlesienne at Sephora, `3,490 for 75 ml 3. Guess Dare `8,000 for 100 ml 4. Elizabeth Arden Untold at Pantaloons, `6,999 for 100 ml 5. Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise `6,050 for 100 ml 6. DKNY Energizing `3,200 for 100 ml

For the heartthrob Created especially for cosmopolitan, selfconfident, individualistic and at the same time highly success-oriented man who is satisfied with nothing but the best

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Nautica, Pantaloons, Guess 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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Holiday in

heaven

What could be a better place to enjoy your summer vacation than cooling off in the hills? Here are resorts and homestays in the Himalayas you can’t miss this season

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he snow has melted, paving way for a warm and mellow sunshine to shine on the dried oak leaves. It’s almost like the mountain is slowly waking up to spring, after a long slumber. Listen to the rustle of leaves, chirping of birds or dance around the campfire and the evenings.

Indulge in the peace and tranquility that reigns all around the heavenly enclosures, and rediscover the joy of togetherness. Our selection of handpicked places to go for summer holidays in India to offer you the widest choice of exotic, cool and sun-soaked locales across the northern region of the country.

Luxury resorts ROYAL ORCHID fort resort Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Nestled amid rich, lush green surroundings and boasting of the most exclusive views of snowcapped Himalayas and the Doon Valley, the Royal Orchid Fort Resort, Mussoorie assures you of royal treatment in The Queen of Hill Stations.

This majestic edifice of grace and grandeur has preserved the natural beauty of the legendary six-acre Tara Hall Estate and is a tribute to modern

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architecture. Built like an ancient fort, the resort guarantees you both the pleasures of royalty as well as the leisure of family. The lobby area of the aesthetically designed hotel is decorated with beautiful vases, artefacts and paintings.

Pine Terrace, the multi-cuisine restaurant, is ideal for enjoying meals in an open-air setting. Checkers offers exotic tea and coffee in a cosy ambience. The resort also has a state-of-the-art gymnasium and well-stocked library.

how to reach

By Rail Nearest railway stations are Dehradun (30 km) and Haridwar (78 km)

By Air Nearest airport is Dehradun (approximately 54 km)

By Road Mussoorie is a five-six hour drive from Delhi (approximately 279 km)

Ananda in the himalayas Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand Located in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas, this luxury destination spa resort is a retreat for holistic wellness seekers. Based on the three pillars of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vendanta, Ananda ingeniously blends healing principles of the East and the West to offer wellness experiences that heal not only the body but also the mind and the soul.

When living is nothing but part of the echo of nature then style and elegance blend discreetly to enhance each nuance of serenity. The rooms, suites

how to reach

By Rail Nearest railway station is Dehradun (56 km)

By Air Nearest airport is Dehradun (approximately 31 km)

By Road Narendra Nagar is a fivesix hour drive from Delhi (approximately 252 km)

and villas at Ananda in the Himalayas make a statement with colours that echo nature, and views that leave one gazing into the enchantment of god’s own country.

Ananda believes that each individual is unique.

So too are the programmes and experiences that this spa resort offers. Individual needs and requirements are carefully assessed prior to the start of your chosen programme, through a personal consultation with Ayurveda and wellness consultants. This is an intrinsic part of assisting the individual on his/her private journey to understanding the self.

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The khyber himalayan resort & Spa Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir With a stunning location at an elevation of 8,825 ft in the Pir Panjal range of the majestic Himalayas, The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg, is spread over seven acres in a pristine pine valley. This international class, 85-­key resort, clad in timber and stone, offers breathtaking views of snow capped Affarwat peaks.

The awe-inspiring location of the resort combined with the unfolding drama of Gulmarg’s changing seasons has been tempting guests. Within less than

how to reach

By Rail Nearest railway station is Jammu (290 km)

By Air Nearest airport is Srinagar (approximately 56 km)

By Road Gulmarg is wellconnected with regular bus services from Srinagar and Sonmarg

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three years, The Khyber has become a favourite spot of luxury travellers.

While at the resort, one can choose from ample dining options. At Cloves, travel the world of cuisines. Food from across the globe is served up with panoramic views. The Chaikash tea lounge named after the Kashmiri word for soaked tea leaves, is a space as refined as the teas, coffees and kahwah which is served here. Calabash, the cigar and sheesha lounge, is a cosy nook where you can share your trekking tales and skiing stories at Gulmarg, one of the best five ski destinations of Asia.

Located within the wellness block is The Khyber Spa by L’occitane. It is a great place to unwind and pamper yourself, be it after an exhilarating skiing session, a leisurely walk in the dense woods or at the beginning of the day. The sprawling resort also includes an Amphitheatre, ornate Paradeez gardens and retail outlets.

RUSTIC HOMESTAYS INNISFREE FARM Nathuakhan, Uttarakhand

how to reach

The pristine abode of a descendant of Burma’s royal family and his Latvian wife, Innisfree is named after a poem by WB Yeats. It is located in the picturesque little mountain town of Nathuakhan, Kathgodam. This place is perfect for solitude seekers, solo travellers, writers, artists and anyone looking for tranquillity, inspiring vistas, long walks, and lots of good food and conversation. Lose yourself amidst acres of deodar and oak forests, feast on fresh produce from the estate’s own organic farm or join your charming hostess for a walk through postcard mountain villages and valleys all the way to Mukteshwar. You can pass

By Rail Nearest railway station is Kathgodam (60 km)

By Air Nearest airport is Kausani (approximately 50 km)

By Road Nathuakhan is a seveneight hour drive from Delhi (approximately 334 km)

time gazing at the sheer beauty of the Himalayas, chat with the friendly locals, experiment with fusion recipes in the host kitchen or prepare your own food in your outdoor farm kitchenette, dine with fellow travellers and let the family regale you with stories of mountain living. Feast on the farm-to-table produce: fresh milk, butter and cottage cheese from the resident cows, freerange eggs, pancakes stuffed with apples from the orchard, delicious homemade jams and preserves and traditional Pahari dishes cooked with local ingredients.

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than Ladakh’s breathtaking beauty. Stay here for an honest peek into the simplicity and hardship of life in Ladakh, the heartwarming (and heart-breaking) stories of young nuns, a deeper insight into Tibetan Buddhism and backdoor access to hiking trails in the high Himalayas. An added bonus: your stay helps sustain the nunnery financially. The place is breathtakingly beautiful, overlooking the snow peaks of the Himalayas. Enjoy the tranquility of this place, where 10 centuries ago, the first monastery of Ladakh was built. The ruins of the ancient stupas stand all around the monastery.

It is an ideal guesthouse for people who want to relax, meditate and occasionally like to experience the life nuns lead.

THE TARAS Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir Located in the high mountain desert of Ladakh, in northwestern India, is The Taras homestay. In the traditional Ladakhi village of Nyerma, not far from Thiksey Monastery, it was originally set up as a nunnery in 2006. It was meant to house nuns from the region who had nowhere to receive their teachings as women were not allowed to become nuns in the earlier years and were not regarded in the same highesteem as monks were.

Next to it, a cozy guest house was built for the nuns to host world-weary travellers who wanted to experience more

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how to reach

By Rail Nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi (680 km)

By Air Nearest airport is Leh (approximately 50 km)

By Road Ladakh is connected to Srinagar and Jammu

how to reach

By Rail Nearest railway station is Kathgodam (34 km)

By Air Nearest airport is Pantnagar (65 km)

By Road Nainital is a six-seven hour drive from Delhi (approximately 295 km)

THE WHITE PEAKS Nainital, Uttarakhand A boutique Himalayan homestay, it is perfect for writers, poets, bird-watchers or even those who wish to spend some quiet time away from the hustle-bustle of big cities. With a cozy fireplace and a sundrenched courtyard that offers a dramatic, panoramic view of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks, The White Peaks is your little home in hills. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy endless conversations or just lounge in the courtyard, admiring the stunning vistas. For those interested in yoga, there is a small, private balcony which can act a yoga space,

overlooking the valley. The endless walking trails in the adjoining oak forests will surely urge you to stay outdoors. The White Peaks also has a good collection of books, the perfect companion for idling away lazy evenings along with simple, home-cooked food, prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

As the night falls, gaze at the serene, star-studded sky. The silence is so absolute and profound, it cleanses your

mind and rejuvenates your soul. Wake up the next morning, sun-bathe in the large courtyard as the birds get busy with their chores. Step out for a walk in the forest and probably just sit out somewhere under an open sky and enjoy a simple yet sumptuous breakfast. The crisp mountain air and the serene atmosphere slowly ebbs away stress, making it an ideal place to slow down and enjoy the simple things of life.

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Pamper yourself this summer with these signature therapies at Sawasdee Spa, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

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eel-good therapies and natural healing are the lifestyle mantras of the new millennium. Indulge in some me-time this season and rejuvenate your mind as well as body at the Sawasdee Spa which offers authentic treatments using indigenous Thai organic herbs and natural aromatic oils in a relaxing ambience.

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Lotus signature massage (90 minutes) This blissful signature massage combines eastern philosophy with western techniques. It incorporates the Swedish massage technique with application of pressure on certain points to release blocked energy and create a balance in the body. The

application of hot herbal compress relieves sprains and stiffness in the joints while stimulating blood circulation.

Foot reflexology (35 minutes) In this treatment, the art of reflexology applies medium pressure to specific points

on the feet that correspond to the body’s vital organs. By stretching and manipulating the feet, reflexology corrects imbalances and gives a wonderful sense of relaxation to the most neglected parts of our body.

effects of premature aging. Healing herbs improve circulation while minimising fine lines and wrinkles. The gentle enzymes induce the right amount of antioxidant and tissue building nutrients into your skin. The experience leaves you feeling younger.

Forest essentials anti-aging facial (60 minutes) Papaya body polish (45 minutes) The timeless secrets of ancient eastern traditions for slowing down the aging process are used here. This rejuvenating anti-aging Ayurvedic facial helps you relax into a state of equilibrium while combating the

The deep, rich orange colour of papaya gives you a mere visual hint of the fruit’s succulent sweet flesh that is bursting with vitamin C and A. Papaya is known to be rich in AHA

that helps exfoliate the skin removing the flaking cells on the skin’s surface and leaving it smooth. It also keeps wrinkles at bay.

Thai herbal body scrub (45 min) This recipe of Thai white mud, Tanaka and Plai paste makes the skin soft and silky.

The creamy Thai mud concoction draws out infections and impurities from the body and heals blemishes on the skin’s surface, Plai promotes blood circulation while Tanaka adds glow to your skin.

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Tempting bites Follow the post-movie tradition and indulge in a delectable meal at Mistral, located next to PVR Director’s Cut

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here are very few places where you can sit, relax and vouch for a variety to come over. Mistral, located on the third floor of Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj is one of its own kind. Tucked in a quiet corner, next to PVR Director’s Cut. Notably it stands as a part of PVR group’s deli and bar.

The place has set a versatile menu, inspired from some of the finest cuisines – Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, Moroccan and Thai. What is really impressive here is that while trying to flirt with different varieties of cuisines, the chef at Mistral does a complete justice to the place of origin of every dish being served on the platter!

The restaurant has a subtle seating arrangement, keeping in mind the comfort factor for all. It has couches and low seats on one end for all those who probably want to lounge around while towards the entrance, it has high bar chairs, for those craving for a quick drink on the go. It has an seating capacity of 103.

(Below) Pasta with bell tomatoes (bottom right) Scrambled egg with pita bread

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(Top left) Koobideh kebab (above) Porky pizza

There is a small bookstore towards the right, next to the entrance. A few steps ahead, there is an open-sky beer bar, vodka and whisky bar and an open kitchen.

To make the culinary experience more interesting, Mistral has got an extensive menu counting up on exotic wines, spirits and signature cocktails.

During our conversation with executive chef Mayank Tiwari, we found out that Mistral completely relies upon the fresh veggies stock that they get from their own

farms located in proximity of the mall.

Interestingly, they don’t back upon frozen food; they rather keep it ‘fresh n’ simple’.

Coming on to our culinary delight for the evening. We started our meal with Koobideh kebab, a persian mined lamb kebab along with salad and pita. The kebab was in itself very fresh and tender whereas salad wrapped in the pita pocket was light and was set on as a perfect complement to the dish.

Then came the very thing crust Porky pizza with toppings of delicious pork sausage,

pepperoni and bacon bits. Alongside, we had few salad samples including beetroot and goat cheese salad which had fresh beetroots, French beans with balsamic dressing and the other one was Tabbouleh of Quinoa.

These salads were certainly fresh with concentrated flavours.

Apart from the regular menu served at Mistral, there is a chef’s special menu with wine recommendations and an ‘All-day dinning’ menu option involving a complete meal set at affordable prices.

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Gastronomic

delights

For people who do not hesitate to experiment, CafĂŠ Delhi Heights is the perfect option for a food adventure

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(Above) Exotic mocktails (top) Panzanella (left) Juicy lucy burger

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very foodie is on a journey to explore new destinations where one can settle in and exercise one’s taste buds. Nestled in a quiet corner on the third floor of the ever-busy Ambience mall in Gurgaon, Café Delhi Heights is the perfect place.

Living up to its name, the restaurant takes the cosmopolitan pulse of Delhi a notch higher with its extensive menu ranging from Continental to American and Thai, Italian to Indian. The interiors are relaxing and mainly done with wood. Step inside and the first thing you notice is the easy and relaxed ambience.

Like the city, the restaurant has a wonderful

mix of different kinds of seating, from cozy booths to chilled out nooks. The walls take this feel further. Everywhere you look, there are things that spark long conversations. And everything has a wonderful streak of Delhi’s sense of humour.

Like the city of Delhi, Café Delhi Heights too has something for everyone.

It caters to various tastes and food habits, from a cocktail sex on the beach to cosmopolitan and from dirty martini to lemon vala banta bottle. Choose your prefered place to sit and enjoy their yummilicious delicacies with a wide variety to choose from.

The restaurant serves the best Panzanella salad in town and host of other recipes from seafood to burgers, pastas, sandwiches and salads. Their speciality is the juicy lucy burger, a lamb patty burger with lots of veggies and delicious sauce. The mocktails in quaint large jars are a delight and made to perfection.

The desserts are equally good, don’t miss the Italian Tiramisu when you visit the place.

While on your visit to the restaurant during summer months, the Moroccan stew of vegetables with a hint of lemon is a must to beat the heat. Delicious Quesadillas, classic mexican toasted tortilla with melted cheese, available in both chicken and vegetables, is light on stomach.

The music (mostly 80s classics) isn’t too loud for you to stop trying to strike a conversation. So if you want to catch up with friends over a meal, this is the place.

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Burger king steps to

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njoy a burger treat at the global giant Burger King, which has recently opened its outlet at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj. Located in the Food Court of the mall, Burger King is known for serving high-quality, great-tasting and affordable food.

The menu has been developed in India and is based on three parameters – juicy, spicy and crispy.

A special addition, the Chicken Tandoor Grill, a tandoori chicken burger is developed by celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani. The vegetarian line is equally impressive. the paneer cheese melt burger and the red bean burger are must-trys.

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Feast upon delicious

tacos soon

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our one-stop shop for tacos, nachos, gorditas, and burritos, Taco Bell is coming near you soon. The American brand, known for their Mexican cuisine, will be opening its outlet at the Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj. The brand is famous for its breakfast meals which include the doritos locos tacos and the biscuit taco.

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Ditch your same old routine and move to the next generation of breakfast. Nachos Bellgrande is a large platter of crisp tortilla chips covered with beans, nacho cheese cream and sour cream. In the desserts section, Waffle Taco is a must-have. It is a fried waffle with eggs and sausage stuffed inside, with a packet of syrup on the side.

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nown for its authentic pizzas and the iconic black and white stripes, Pizza Express is now open at the Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. The stylish restaurant has hues of beautiful blue in the seating which make the black and white stripes stand out. When you step inside, you notice the walls that display Jaipur blue pottery plates with Persian designs. Another consistent element, the

open kitchen remains the focus of the restaurant where the guests can watch their pizzas being tossed, flared and baked by the talented pizzaiolos, adding to the visual delight for the guests. The menu has new delectable varieties of starters, pastas, thin and crispy Romana pizzas and mini desserts served with coffee, known as Dolcetti. Calabrese is one of the best picks, The Calabrese is an in-house specialty. The

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topping consists of a combination of Italian sausage and spicy sausage and quite lives up to its reputation of being the hottest pizza on the menu. The peculiar thing about this pizza is its rectangular shape which escalates the already high visual appeal factor. The menu also has the signature Cheesecake which is simply mouthwatering and is served with choice of cream, gelato or mascarpone.

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From house

to home

Make your abode summer-ready with a combination of colourful yet elegant decorative touches, sure to set any room alight

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Ornate Highlights

Lladró is available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Add a touch of luxury to your living room and impress your guests with this large fancy vase.

Lladró demonstrates its narrative mastery in porcelain by faithfully depicting a decorative frieze from the Middle Elamite Period. The eye has to pause in order to take in all the detail of the clothing and the intensity of the red, blue and green enamel color schemes of the Babylonian bricks.

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LladrÓ-Archers Frieze Vase Price: On request

Lladró is available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

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Central Beauty Bring life to dull living spaces with a colourful selection of these vibrant flower vases by Lladró.

Inspired by bright and exotic tropical colours,the new NaturoFantastic collection has vases decorated with marine and vegetal motifs. A quick way to give any space and any corner in your house a quick but a delightful makeover.

Shop at Lladró

Floral Accents

Stylise your bed linen collection by adding this trendy cushion cover to it.

Featuring colourful flowers with beaded centres, this cushion cover is sure to add grace to your bedroom decor.

Shop at Fabindia

3 4 Fabindia-Cotton Embroided Flower Bed Cushion Cover Price: ` 830

Elegant Accents

Bring home this alluring beauty and give a vibrant makeover to a sombre living area. The Urban Jungle nest of tables have botanical organic graphics by Raseel Gujral. Carefully structured archiyal canvas combined with patent faux leather has a classic wooden base to it.

Shop at Casa Pop

Casa Pop-Urban Jungle Nest of Tables Price: ` 29,999

Casa Pop is available at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

Fabindia is available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

LladrÓNaturofantastic multicolour vase Price: On request

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BMW’s

mini wonders

The German car maker gives you another reason to celebrate as the iconic Mini Cooper is back in two new avatars with subtle modifications in design. Get ready to vroom

Mini Cooper S

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A little retro, more powerful and with a lot of style, this car suits your little black dress perfectly

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ini is expanding its line-up, yet again.

It has now introduced the 3-Door Cooper S. Small, sexy and with the right amount of flash – the Cooper S is targetted towards serious Mini enthusiasts. This 3-Door form is the most powerful amongst its product line-up and takes the classic Mini go-kart feeling to new heights.

On the outside the 3-Door Mini Cooper S looks alike its diesel sibling expect that it gets the completely redesigned front grille that boasts big air intakes and a black honeycomb-patterned grid. At the rear, the air outlet accommodating two fog lights is wrapped

The cabin is marked by quirky layout. It acts as a second set of eyes if you get distracted

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around the double exhaust tailpipes. Talking about the interior, the quality of the cabin is good and the retro-styling is wonderfully different in an otherwise bland sector. It’s a cheerful place to be, thanks to the familiar oversized central speedo, pod-like rev counter and rocker switches for the lights. It may take you a while to get used to the switches and controls though.

Powered with a 2.0 litre engine, the car is a ride for single girls in the city like the Sex and the City crew.

The drive and the handling of the Cooper S are great.

It’s so easy to manoeuvre through busy, crowded streets on your way to a high-class party. With the all-new Mini driving modes one can change the car’s

The powerful MINI TwinPower Turbo engine makes the Cooper S furiously fun

driving characteristics, interior lighting and engine sound to match one’s moods. You can switch to GREEN mode to save on fuel or dial it up to SPORT mode to test the speed and agility. And if you want to experience the best of both worlds, just leave it on MID mode and the car will be on its best balanced behaviour.

One feels safe and sturdy in the Mini. It’s wellequipped with safety features including six airbags, dynamic stability control, dynamic traction control,

ABS, crash sensor and more. Mini has launched the Cooper S in India as CBU, which has a direct effect on the price too. The car is packed with a lot more features than its diesel variant and is priced at `34.65 lakh (allIndia ex-showroom).

If you need more adrenaline, more performance, more speed then this stylish ride is perfect for you. You’ll love the attention you get while driving the Mini around the city. It’s fun and definitely says, “Look at me!”

SPECS OF mini cooper S

Price

`34.65 lakh

onwards Engine 1,998 cc Torque 280 Nm

Gearbox 6-speed automatic Power 189 bhp

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Mini Cooper D It looks good and goes great. Is this the perfect premium hatchback?

L

et’s start with a history lesson. When launched in the 60s, the original Mini set the template for affordable hatchbacks which is now common practice. It’s front engined, front wheel drive layout made for compact packaging of mechanicals and released cabin space. Over the years, the Mini earned a name for itself in motorsports, winning numerous competitive events including the famous Monte Carlo Rally. With that kind of sporting heritage, we were expecting a lot from the new Mini Cooper D that visited the FHM garage this past month.

But first, it’s USP, the design. This latest generation Mini is as retro as retro gets, and you’re guaranteed second glances everywhere it goes. Vintage details like chrome surround on the oval headlamps and the window line harks back to the original. So does the floating roof effect and wheels positioned at the corners of the car. What isn’t old school though is the car’s size. It’s not really a ‘mini’ anymore. It has actually grown in size over the last generation, although it’s still smaller than a Mercedes A-class.

Thankfully it was as much fun to drive as we hoped. If you’ve ever driven a go-kart at a decent clip, you know exactly what we mean. The Mini turns into corners almost telepathically, with nearly no body roll to speak of. The thick rimmed steering wheel is fantastic to hold and the way the car reacts to inputs is pure bliss. In fact the Mini is the most fun you can have in a front wheel drive car. Helping it’s cause is the three cylinder diesel engine, that punches above it’s weight.

It may not have the kick-in-the-backside feel in a standing start, but boy does it get going once on the move. Ton up speeds come easy and the quick shifting box keeps it spinning in the meaty part of the power band. Which is exactly what you need for covering distances quickly.

For all practical purposes, the three door we drove, should be treated as a two seater. The rear seats are best used as luggage space, for the boot isn’t too big. If in a situation you do need the seats, let’s say for the girl friends’s friends, pray they are petite not voluptuous. Otherwise get the five door. At `31. 85 lakh, it is fully loaded, though there are more practical alternatives. But nothing is as much fun to drive or good looking. If you can, we say, take the plunge.

Traditional chrome toggle switches add to the Mini’s old school charm.

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No premium car can do without a panoramic sunroof. The front half slides back.

Original car has a round speedo.

Now replaced with a digital display with built in navigation.

SPECS OF mini cooper D

Price

`31.85 lakh onwards

Engine 1,496 cc

Torque 270 Nm

Gearbox 6-speed automatic

Power 114 bhp

Courtesy: FHM India

If it looked any more retro, the Mini will have to be put in a museum

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Hybrid power Gone are the days when touchscreens merely added 'cool' factor to laptops

By Swapneel Bandiwadekar

O

ne might ask why not just pickup a tablet instead of a touchscreen laptop.

Nice question but tablets usually don’t have the same power. Plus, two-inone machines pack keyboards to offer the same level of convenience. There isn’t a single product like an iPhone in PCs but there are more choices for users and every single one has its own merits.

Since they are available in a wide variety, there is a machine suitable for every need and budget. But we don’t want you go on hunting and comeback home confused instead. That is why we have handpicked a few to get you started. This list contains both regular form factor as well as multimode machines.

Pick up the one which you find right as we make your decision-making will be a lot easier.

15 inch HP Pavilion 15 There are two variants available in HP Pavilion 15 range and both come at different price points. The key difference is the processor. The lesser priced (`53,990) variant comes with a 4th Gen Core i5 processor while the other variant comes with a latest 5th gen Core i5 processor and is priced at `56,990. Rest of the specs remain same with 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 2GB Nvidia GeForce 830M graphics card.

Acer Aspire R7 Young professionals would fall for this one because of its design. Its Ezel mode gives you best of both the worlds by making its touch display float over the keyboard. As for the hardware, you get a 4th gen Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD. But, be warned. You’re going to blow up your account as this one costs `84,000. Buy it if you are looking for flexibility combined with a larger screen.

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14 inch

Dell Inspiron 14

Acer Aspire E1

Dell has launched two 14 inch touchscreen machines. Both come from the Inspiron 3000 series. The price difference between the two isn’t much but configuration options could be confusing. The first model has 4th gen Core i5 processor while the other one has 5th gen processor. In the second model you get 8GB RAM while the first one has 4GB. But the first one trumps as it has Nvidia GeForce 820M GPU with 2GB dedicated memory. So under graphics intensive tasks it is likely to perform better. Prices are `47,690 and `50,790 for first and second models respectively.

If you don’t need all the flexibility of an Ideapad Flex 2 nor want to spend money on Dell’s offerings then you might want to consider Acer’s Aspire E1.

You would still get the compactness of a 14 inch chassis. Cheaper price tag comes with its obvious trade-offs. This one has couple generations old 3rd gen Core i3 processor mated to 4GB of RAM. It features a 14 inch HD (720p) display. You can pick it up for `33,000.

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 2 If I were to pick-up a touchscreen laptop, my preference would be to the multi-mode one like Lenovo’s Ideapad Flex 2. These multi-mode machines let you use and enjoy touch-screen the way it should be. Flex 2 offers two modes, laptop and stand. Stand mode is useful when you have just show a presentation to someone or enjoy a movie.

In stand mode, it’s way more engaging as you can interact more closely without keyboard getting into your way. You get to choose between Core i3 or Core i5 processor.

Although, Flex 2 series has 14 inch screen on all its models, there two resolution choices: HD (720p) and FullHD (1080p). 8GB SSD is standard across the range combined with 500GB HDD for storage. Since the OS will be loaded on the SSD you will witness faster boot times and quicker response from the machine. Pricing starts at `39,000 and goes as high as `50,000.

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13 inch Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 3 Pro Lenovo is the pioneer in multi-mode laptop segment. At present Lenovo holds two Yoga series, a Yoga 2 and the latest Yoga 3. If you’re someone who wants latest and greatest products, then take a look at Lenovo’s Yoga 3 Pro. Be prepared to shell out whopping `1,15,000. What do you get in return? It is truly a masterpiece in terms of design as it uses watchband inspired hinges that has 813 individual aluminum pieces. It’s not any less on spec sheet either. It gets it processing power from a mighty Core M processor and 8GB of RAM. Both combined, drive the gorgeous 13 inch 2K Quad HD display on Yoga 3 Pro. 512GB SSD boosts the performance while also offering adequate storage. The only concern about Yoga 3 Pro is the battery life which Lenovo claims as up to 7.2 hours.

Acer Aspire R13 Acer’s Aspire R7 has an impressive design but not everyone will find its big 15 inch comfortable.

What if you get same flexibility, same engaging experience but in a compact package? Yes, you do get it with Acer’s Aspire R13, a 13 inch variant of its R7. The hardware is similar and powerful. It’s powered by a 4th gen Core i5 processor paired with 8GB RAM. It’s better than its elder sibling as Acer has replaced slower HDD with a speedier 512GB SSD and the 13.3 display is beautiful too with crisp FullHD (1080p) resolution. Available exclusively through Croma’s retail stores and costs same as the bigger R7 at `84,000.

11 inch Dell Inspiron 11 2-in-1

HP Pavilion 11

Dell is present here too. Surprised? Dell has only two configurations available in this range but I would recommend the one with Core i3 processor. So, let’s have a look at the better one. For `41,290, you get a 11 inch multimode machine that has 4GB RAM and 500GB HDD. HD 720p resolution is stretched across its 11 inch touchscreen.

At just 1.4 kg, it’s quite lightweight and portable.

HP’s only offering in the 11 inch segment and their only multi-mode machine. HP has recently refreshed it to add a better and powerful processor which is Intel Core M 5Y10c.

This one easily beats Intel’s Core i3 processors with a better battery life. Its specs include 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD and an 11.6 inch touchscreen display with HD (720p) resolution and is priced at just `40,000.

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Reading

corner

1. Dream Dare Deliver

by Priya Kumar Publisher: Embassy Books Release month: April Get inspired as the author takes you on a motivating journey, through the life of one of India's leading entrepreneurs – Subhasish Chakraborty, founder of DTDC.

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

2. An Ember In The Ashes 1

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by Sabaa Tahir Publisher: Razorbill Release month: April Set in a terrifyingly brutal Rome-like world, the novel is an epic fantasy about an orphan fighting for her family and a soldier for his freedom.

3. The Ask

by Sam Lipsyte Publisher: Macmillan Release month: May The book explores numerous themes such as work, war, sex, class, romantic comedies and cooking shows. A literary satire on the life of Americans, The Ask takes on the crisis of life.

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4. Apple and Rain

by Sarah Crossan Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Release month: May From acclaimed author comes a stunning new novel about family, betrayal and the ultimate path to healing. Why did Apple's mother abandon her is the centre of the story.

5. A Book Of Spirits And Thieves

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by Morgan Rhodes Publisher: Razorbill Release month: June Written in alternating perspectives between modern-day Toronto and the ancient kingdoms of Mytica, the author weaves the dark world of her Falling Kingdoms series into an epic saga.

6. We The Animals

by Justin Torres Publisher: Granta Publications Release month: June The novel revolves around three brothers who grow up in a world of imagination, neglect, and pain in an upstate New York town. Wary of their father's rage and mother's confusion, they create their own wild ways of plays.

Buy them at Om Book Shop, Ambience Mall,Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon 70 ambience mall

First day

june

first show

We pick for you the not-to-miss movies this summer. Make sure to book your tickets on time

April

Margarita With A Straw Releasing on: April 10 Director: Shonali Bose Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Revathi, Hussain Dalal Previously known as Choone Chali Aasman, Margarita With A Straw is a story of a girl suffering from cerebral palsy played by Kalki Koechlin. The movie talks about her struggle with the normal activities in her life.

Furious 7 Releasing on: April 3 Director: James Wan Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for the death of his brother. Watch this one for Jason Statham stepping into the villain's role and a new director in horror-genre, James Wan.

May

Tanu Weds Manu Returns Releasing on: May 29 Director: Aanand L Rai Cast: R Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut, Swara Bhaskar, Jimmy Shergill, Dhanush The sequel of the 2011 romantic comedy, the movie moves forward to show the next chapter of the couple's life. More complex, funnier and more twisted it stars national awardee Kangana Ranaut in a double role. With all the talent behind the film, it promises audience double the entertainment.

Entourage Releasing on: June 5 Director: Doug Ellin Cast: Kevin Connolly, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jeremy Piven Movie star Vincent Chase and his friends Eric, Turtle and Johnny are back in business with super agentturned-studio head Ari Gold. The film, a continuation to the HBO TV series, chronicles the career of Vincent. Ari Gold bankrolls Vincent's directorial debut with $100 million but it goes over budget by $15 million.

Jurassic World Releasing on: June 12 Director: Colin Trevorrow Cast: Judy Greer, Chris Pratt,Vincent D'Onofrio Taking adventure to a new level, Trevorrow brings Jurassic World 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park. The sci-fi movie now features a dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World. Jurassic World's attendance begin to decline and a new attraction, Indominus Rex, created to re-spark visitor interest backfires.

Tomorrowland Releasing on: May 22 Director: Brad Bird Cast: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boygenius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.

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

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“I am committed to fitness...�

He is a model, actor, owner of a soccer club, but the role John Abraham cherishes the most is that of a fitness icon

By Aarti Kapur Singh

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“I

am more of a fitness fan, than an icon myself. But if my commitment to fitness motivates people, I am happy with that too!” quips John. His body type is ecto-mesomorph, which means he keeps fluctuating between lean and muscular. “The most challenging part of my body type is that it is easy to gain weight on the joints, rather than the muscles and that means I have to constantly keep working out or be involved in physical exercise to help my muscles put on the bulk, rather than other parts of my body,” reveals the actor.

John firmly believes fad diets don’t work and says, “What works is burning calories not controlling them. So eat right and eat well. Starving only makes you bloat up.” John also believes that there are no short cuts to success and working out is the benchmark of having a good physique. He says he has never indulged in growth hormones or steroids and doesn’t want others to do it either. “The use of unnatural substances is unacceptable to get a ‘body’. Not only is it not right, it could have serious side effects like hair loss, high blood pressure, mood swings, loss of libido and enlarged glands. Stay away from the short cuts,” he warns, while adding, “I take protein supplements or multi vitamins

John Abraham’s workout plan Chest: Flat bench press, Incline dumbbell press, decline pull over, cable cross over Shoulder: Barbell shoulder press, dumbbell Arnold press, dumbbell lateral raise, front raise, Biceps: Barbell curl, dumbbell alternate bicep curl, concentration curls, Triceps: Dumbbell tricep kickback, close grip bench press, cable pushdown, Forearms: Barbell wrist curl, palms down dumbbell wrist curl, Back: Barbell dead lift, pull ups, wide grip lat pull down, cable seated row, one arm dumbbell row Legs: Barbell front squat, leg press, seated leg curl, calf press, leg extension Cardio: Treadmill running and walking Abs: Exercise ball reverse crunch, hanging leg raise, plank, leg raise.

to recover and heal muscles, but that is about it.”

What you eat is what you are. And this adage holds true for John Abraham as well, who gives equal importance to eating right and working out in achieving an ideal body.

“I burn about 5,000 calories per day and consume a lot of high protein and carbs.

I begin my day with a cup of green tea or milk before hitting the gym. My breakfast comprises four egg whites or a potato or sweet potato with carbs and some brown bread to fulfil the carb intake. Post my workout, I have the whites of about six eggs with a protein shake,” reveals John.

For lunch, John prefers traditional and simple meals. “My lunch usually comprises two chapattis made of wheat flour, yellow dal, spinach and some stir-fried vegetables,” he says.

John also confesses of continuously munching on something, but he ensures that it is light and healthy. “For the kind of action and work I do, I need to energise my system every couple of hours. When you are active, it is okay to munch on something in order to give you enough energy and keep your metabolism active. A handful of almonds, or a banana, or a glass of fruit juice are my favourite snacks,” he says.

Overall, John’s diet consists of 50 per cent protein, 20 per cent carbohydrates, 20 per cent fibre, 10 per cent anti-oxidants and essential fats. Discipline is also paramount to being fit. John does not eat carbs after 5 in the evening and ensures he has his dinner by 8pm.

Talking of working out, John’s schedule involves working on two body parts a day – a big muscle followed by a small muscle.

“For instance, I work out chest and triceps one day and shoulder and biceps, the other.

Legs are worked out twice a week. I also make sure I sun for about 20 minutes after each exercise. For those that want to bulk up and build muscle size, the way to go is to do weights first and cardio at the end.

You get a much better endurance training effect from running after lifting weights,” the actor advises.

Fitness stores in ambience mall GURGAON ○ Reebok ○ Nike ○ Adidas ○ Puma VASANT KUNJ ○ Puma ○ Nike ○ Adidas ○ Planet Sports

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List of Services at

Ambience Mall, Gurgaon Shoe and Bag repair

Courier

Tailoring

Travel

Dry Cleaning

Baby Care Room

Doctor on call

Mobile Charging Units on each floor & Phone billing or charging machines

ATM

Cab on Call

Free Bus shuttle from nearest metro stations (free pick and drop)

Golf Cart (inside mall)

Fun Cart for kids- A car in which they can drive around in the mall

Currency Exchange Desk

Wheel Chair

Car Salon

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Prams for babies

FLORIST

List of Services at

Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj Tailoring

Mobile Charging Units on each floor & Phone billing or charging machines

ATM

Cab on Call

Wheel Chair

Prams for babies

Newspaper Reading Facility

First aid

WI-FI

Water Dispensing facility

Washrooms for differently abled

Ramp for easy access for the differently abled

Valet Parking

Special parking Zone reserved for differently abled & ladies driven vehicles

Phone facility for customer

Car Salon

Fun Cart for kids

Fun rides (Jockey Rides for kids)

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Mall Activities Gurgaon Cupid’s week out Valentine’s Week at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon was a very special time, celebrated with music, dance and ‘love games’. A dance flashmob was also a part of the festivities. The winning couple won a weekend stay at the Kempinski Ambience Hotel.

Big Cricket Headquarter Ace cricketer Virendra Sehwag visited the Gurgaon mall in March to choose the winner of Cricket ka Big Headquarter contest, organised in association with Big FM. 76 ambience mall

Republic Day celebrations On the occassion of Republic Day, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon gave buying power to its visitors. Major stores offered flat 50 per cent discount on shoes, accessories and apparel. An arty zone was organised for kids in which

they drew with machines at a special art counter. Jewellery making sessions were also organised for them. Many children performed to patriotic songs in the mall premises. It was a fun event for both kids as well as parents.

Bong beauty Bipasha Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu visited the Mall in February to felicitate the winners of a contest organised by McVities Biscuits.

Musical notes Every weekend the Ambience Mall, Gurgaon witnesses mesmerising performances the fastest pianist of India, Aman Batla. The concert is called “The Raga Harmony� and Aman plays 804 notes in a minute.

Auto Mall A one-of-a-kind automobile exhibition was organised at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon in February. It was the second season of the exhibition and16 major automobile companies including Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, BMW, Mini and Volvo participated in it. Super premium bikes were also at display such as Indian Motorcycles, Harley Davidson, Triumph and Kawasaki among others.

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Mall Activities

Vasant Kunj

Republic Day celebrations

Dance moves

The Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj showed its patriotism towards the country by changing the façade of the mall into tricolour for a week during the Republic Day

The Mall celebrated the Valentine’s week with the theme ‘Love in Spain’. Every evening, free Spanish and Bollywood dance classes were given by Shiamak Davar Dance Group for one week.

celebrations. To encourage the visitors to showcase their creative side, acting and personality competitions were conducted in the premises.

Couple’s drawing event Couples showed their love at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj by participating in the drawing competition organised during the Valentine week. The winner got a chance to choose from an array of gift options.

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Holi special The festival of colours, celebrated with much joy and fervour at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj was a fun-filled riot that saw kids as well as youngsters performing a dance act of Radha and Krishna. Promoting healthy celebrations, the Mall used flowers instead of colours.

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

ESBEDA

NEW-U

I-WORLD

SWAROVSKI

OM BOOK SHOP

ETHOS

SHAKUNTALAM

UCB (W)

WESTSIDE

TOMMY HILFIGER

LEVI’S

TOMMY HILFIGER DENIM

SCULLERS

WILLS LIFESTYLE

BLACKBERRYS

CLAIRE’S

LOUIS PHILLIPE

SKULL CANDY

BATA

FUN CART

STUDIO FIRANG

TRAVELEX

GIOVANI

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

COOKIE-MAN

VAN HEUSEN (M)

COLUMBIA SPORTS

U.S. POLO ASSN.

BARISTA COFFEE

LIBERTY

RELIANCE DIGITAL

GELATO VINTO BAKER’S STREET SUNGLASS-HUT DKNY FRENCH CONNECTION KAPOOR WATCHES CALVIN KLEIN (JEANS) DAMAS LLADRO BOBBY BROWN FOREST ESSENTIALS HIDESIGN DA MILANO NEXT

PUMA

JUMBO ELECTRONICS

COFFEE BEAN TEA LEAF

AROMA THAI SPA

BUDDIES PLANET

SAWASDEE GEETANJALI SALOON

MOTHER CARE NUMERO UNO PURE HOME LIVING

Third Floor Store name JOHNNY ROCKETS DIMSUM BROs DUNKIN’ DONUTS

GINI & JONY

PIZZA HUT

REEBOK

ICONIC KIDS

MC DONALDS

NIKE

TOMMY HILFIGER KIDS

FUNCITY

HUSH PUPPIES

FLYING MACHINE

HALDIRAM’S

BIG BAZAAR

PARK AVENUE (M)

MANCHESTER UNITED

ZAMBAR

RELIANCE AUTOZONE

BASE CAMP TRAVELLER

LEVI’S (M)

GOLA SIZZLER

TRACKON COURIER

HYPNOTIQUE (MARBLES)

SONY CENTER

WAKKAO

BHOLA DRY CLEANERS

CHARLES & KEITH

HAIR N SHANTI

CHILI’S

TAILORING SERVICE

VENUS STEPS

BOSE

INDIJOE

SHOE MEN

MADAME

SKY CAR WASH

ASIA-7

EYES 2 EYES

FRESCO

ZARA

TITAN

LOEWE

PUNJAB GRILL

HEEL & BUCKLE

SATYA PAUL

GADGET ZONE

PVR CINEMAS

Florist

ZARDOZI

THE RAYMOND SHOP

KASHMIR PARADISE ARTS

Store name

ADIDAS

DISCOVERY WINES

VAN HEUSEN (W)

Fifth Floor

KFC

GIPSY (W)

Store name

THE BEER CAFÉ

MOM & ME

AIRTEL

First Floor

BLU-O

PLANET SPORTS

ARCHIES GALLERY

SEPHORA

PVR GOLD CLASS

CAFÉ DELHI HEIGHTS

PIZZA EXPRESS

MARKS & SPENCERS

Fourth Floor Store name

SAHIB SINDH SULTAN

GEOX

VEROMODA/ONLY/ JACK & JONES

FAB INDIA

HOKEY-POKEY

MAGPPIE

NOKIA

PARK AVENUE (W)

BEING HUMAN

WESTSIDE

LE-CRUESET

CLARKS

ELLE

FOREVER NEW

RELIANCE TRENDS

LOOKS SALOON

RED MANGO

DELSEY

PANNA SAREES

ARROW

MONSOON SALOON

FOOD COURT

ATTRIBUTES STUDIO

COSTA COFFEE

BROOK BROTHERS

COLOR PLUS

Store name

MEDIEVAL INDIA

STELLER CHILDREN MUSEUM

RITU KUMAR

SUPERDRY

Second Floor

PANTALOONS

JACK & JONES

KENNETH COLE

(Gurgaon)

HOME TOWN

Lower Ground Store name

Sixth Floor Store name I-SKATE

“W” BIBA BELIRAM EXCLUSIVES

Opening Soon

DIAMOND PLUS GLOBAL DESI M.A. RAMZANA

TRENDY DIVVA

MUFTI

BRUNO MANETTI

NAIL SPA

WOODLAND

CREYATE

BAGS N MORE

TRENDY BUBBLES

CHARMING

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Ambience Mall Upper Ground Floor

(Vasant Kunj)

First Floor

Store Name

Shop no.

Store Name

S-222 B

CASA POP

SHOPPERS STOP ANCHOR

ANCHOR 1,F-101

SHOPPERS STOP ANCHOR

S-223

BELIRAM

UG - 02

SISLEY

F-102 & 103

WOODLAND

S-224

BAGZONE

UG - 03

NAUTICA

F-104

AVIRATE

S-226

HILL STONE

UG - 04

T.M. LEWIN

F-105

DUCATI

S-228

GEETANJALI

UG - 04 A

EPIQUE

F-105A

HEEL AND BUCKLE

S-232,233

RELIANCE DIGITAL

UG - 05

QUIK SILVER

F-107

PUMA

S-234,235

JUMBO ELECTRONICS

UG - 06

DUNE

F-108

U.S. POLO

S-236

PLANET SPORTS

UG - 07

CALVIN KLEIN JEANS

F-109

VANS

S-237

LIFESTYLE ANCHOR

UG - 08

FRENCH CONNECTION

F-110

VENUS STEPS

S-238

TERMINUS 1 CAFÉ

UG - 09

GUESS

ANCHOR 2,F-111

WESTSIDE ANCHOR

KIOSK3

INTERSECTION

F-112,124

LOUIS PHILIPPE

ANCHOR 2,UG - 10

WESTSIDE ANCHOR

F-113

HOLII

UG - 11

JACK & JONES/ VERO MODA

F-113 A

AYESHA

F-114

ACCESSORIZE

F-116

LEVI’S

F-120

STARBUCKS

F-121

DA MILANO

Shop no.

ANCHOR 1,UG - 01

UG - 12

DIESEL

UG - 13

KIEHL’S

UG - 14

S T DUPONT

UG - 15

TOMMY HILFIGER

F-122

THE BODY SHOP

UG - 16

ONLY

F-127

BLACKBERRYS

Shop no.

Store Name

UG - 17

ROSSO BRUNELLO

ANCHOR 3,F-129

PANTALOONS ANCHOR

T - 301

LANDMARK

UG - 18

HIDESIGN

F-130

HAMLEYS

T - 302

KYLIN

UG - 19

JOHNSON WATCH CO.

F-131

THE COLLECTIVE

T - 303

PENNISULAR KITCHEN

UG - 20

THOMAS PINK

F-132

U . C. B

T - 303 A

PIZZA EXPRESS

UG - 21 B

ROYCE CHOCOLATE

ANCHOR 4,F-135

LIFESTYLE ANCHOR

T - 304

INDIGO DELI

F-136

RE CAFÉ & BAR

ATM

CITIBANK

T - 305 A

PUNJABI BY NATURE

T - 305 B

SAKAE SUSHI

T - 305 C

100% ROCK

T - 307

PUNJABI BY NATURE

T - 308

CHILLI’S

T - 310

MC DONALD’S

T - 315

FOOD COURT

COUNTER 1, 2 & 3

KFC

COUNTER 4

SUBWAY

COUNTER 5

KYLIN EXPRESS

COUNTER 6

PUNJABI BY NATURE EXPRESS

UG - 22

BOBBI BROWN

UG - 23

MC DONALDS

UG - 24 & 25

SUPER DRY

UG - 26

GANT

ANCHOR 3-UG - 27

PANTALOONS ANCHOR

UG - 28 A

KENNETH COLE

UG-28

HAMLEYS

UG - 29

THE COLLECTIVE

UG - 30

BROOK BROTHERS

UG - 32

GAS

UG - 33

LIFESTYLE

KIOSK1

RED MANGO

Opening Soon

80 ambience mall

Second Floor Shop no.

Store Name

ANCHOR 1,S-201

SHOPPERS STOP ANCHOR

S-202 & 203

MONSOON SALOON & SPA

Third Floor

S-203 A

DIPIKA ANAND

S-204

AROMA THAI

S-205 & 206A

DIAMOND TREE

S-206B

GEM OPTICIANS

S-207

ANDAZ

COUNTER 7

AMICI

S-208

ANOKHI

COUNTER 8

ALA TURKA

S-209

AND

COUNTER 9 & 10

BURGER KING

S-210

GLOBAL DESI

KIOSK NO. 1

NIRULA’S

S-211

NIKE

KIOSK NO. 2

IROHA

ANCHOR 2,S-212

YAUATCHA

KIOSK NO. 3

GELATO VINTO

S-213

MASPER

T - 318

STRIKER

S-214,225

ADIDAS PERFORMANCE

T - 319

BEER CAFÉ

S-215

LAXMI OPTICALS

T-311

FUNCITY

S-217,220

ICONIC KIDS

T-311 A

UNDERDOGGS

S-221

CHERUBS

T-312

PVR DIRECTOR’S CUT

Available at: Ambi Mall Gurgaon: Diesel Boutique, Ethos.

Ambi mall Vasant Kunj: Diesel Boutique, Lifestyle & Shoppers Stop.