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Contents 9 Entertainment Your quota of gossips, scandals, news and amusements
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13 Tinsel Town
Take a sneak peak of what’s happening in town
25 Interview with Nikhil Chinapa
Interacting with Nikhil and getting to know him better.
36 Chef In You
Chinese Specialites
40 Health
Shopoholic
Music Therapy for your body
45 A Day from his Diary
Cover Story
Chit Chat with Gavin Joseph
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48 Fashion
Fashio blunders
56 Beauty
Wacky Facials for your skin
59 Flaunt of the Issue
The picture of the issue we found is worth a speacial mention.
61 Fortnightly Diaries
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Special Bonding
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62 Horoscope
Check your predictions, scientific tarot reading and astrology by Suhasini
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Dear Readers, Yes it’s indeed that time of the year when we light up candles and pour the champagne to proudly declare it’s a celebration time for me and my team- our efforts, our hard work and our beliefs have been appreciated by you. This issue is special for two reasons one because it’s October- the month of breast cancer awareness and two because with this issue we have completed six months of our publication. Our music special issue has covered singers of our nation who withstood tough global competition and made a special place in our hearts- three cheers to our forgotten artists. As we put together this issue I’ve learnt the magical effect that music puts you through- our health article music therapy teaches you all. Special Bonding section covers a wonderful relation of a mother daughter while a day from your diary has city boy Gavin Joseph. Read our exclusive article to know the opinions of well know Dj’s and club managers on Hyderabad nightlife. Our special story gives you an insight on Breast Cancer. Now for the cordon bleu cherry on top- it’s Nikhil Chinappa. An informal, whacky interview where he shares fascinating details of his life. Our special gift to you this fortnight!!! Don’t miss it!!! As I end with a big thank you, I pause a moment to dedicate this issue to the victims of breast cancer. And for those who are tackling this fatal disease, my small message to you is “Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death because attitude is all that makes the difference.” I pledge to go pink this month and support the breast cancer awareness programs. I hope you will do the same. Follow us on
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Honestly, I really like the special bonding section. It helps us learn more about relations around us, I’ve never seen such a section before. I also like the Makeover section- it showed how simple changes could make a person look dynamic. I liked the Ramzan special article and Big Fat Indian Wedding.
MOHAN LAL GUPTA The magazine is a lighter version of heavy language magazines which are difficult to understand. You have been gradually covering issues useful to the society and I appreciate that. Health and Special Bonding are my favourites.
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m a e T P I L U T The It’s been six months of nerve wracking hard work, numerous brainstorming sessions, sleepless nights on production days and heavy pressure to deliver the magazine with deadlines. I take this opportunity to proudly introduce to you my TULIP team who made TULIP what it is today, their effort has reaped magnificent results. AALIYAH BILGRAMI, GM & FASHION EDITOR She manages the office with mellowness. Her sheer presence keeps all of us on toes. Aim- Wishes to go to Disneyland with her father-inlaw one day and own as many pets as possible.
BHAVANA PANDITI, CREATIVE HEAD A student of architecture by chance, she is all about creative opinions, elegant designs and a voracious appetite for books. Aim- To be an art director for an Art/ Fashion magazine one day and/or the curator of the Louvre, Paris!
ANSAR BILGRAMI, CEO Although his physical presence is not there he has been a silent observer quietly lending support, encouragement and blessings each and every day. Aim- To be a global investor.
MOHD WASIM, GRAPHIC DESIGNER Apart from working hard late nights, he does not leave a single chance to flaunt his muscles. Aim- To take each day as it comes and get a job as a fitness instructor.
DIPIKA PILLAY, FEATURES WRITER She hates foreign authors and is in awe of Chetan Bhagat, but writes a perfect Anita Desai style. She is the well-loved Mom of the team! Aim- To get an admission in IIMC and try a hand in sports journalism.
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RACHNA, Contributor She is a bundle of high energy!
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JULIA ROBERTS
HOLLYWOOD
Wants a kid from India
The 42-year-old actress, who is practicing Hinduism, wants to adopt a kid from India after she fell in love with the country while filming for ‘Eat, Pray Love’ last year. According to sources, Roberts always had complications in her previous pregnancies and therefore thinks that adoption is the best way to extend her family. Incidentally, her close friend quoted to Daily Express that Roberts always wanted more children over the years. “But her past pregnancies were fraught with complications and she was forced into an extended hospital stay right before she had her twins,” further stated Roberts pal.
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Titanic 3D is simultaneously a surprise and an expected inevitability. Cameron’s latest runaway hit, Avatar, was shot in native 3D, and enjoyed the highest-grossing-run in film history. Cameron’s enthusiasm for 3-D technology has made a possible Titanic re-release a definite possibility for some time now. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Titanic 3D has an expected release date of April 15, 2012. Its the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster. The conversion of Titanic to 3-D is expected to cost $10-15 million to produce. As of yet, no production house has been hired to oversee the project. As told to the The Hollywood Reporter by Jon Landau, Titanic producer, the process of converting stereo film into 3-D is costly and time-consuming. To be done effectively, the process of converting Titanic to 3-D must be performed meticulously and with a creative eye. According to Landau, several production houses have been tested, and a select group has already been chosen for further review by Cameron.
PETER ANDRE
Launches ‘Mysterious Girl’ Perfume
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Singer Peter Andre launched his most awaited perfume named ‘Mysterious Girl’ but admitted that he is still searching for his mysterious lady after splitting from wife Katie Price. On the occasion of the launch of his new women perfume at a posh bar in London’s Covent Garden, the singer revealed that he is still very active on dating scene. “I’ve been on a few dates, but I’m not with anyone,” he said. However, the star admitted that he has dumped some of his old dating rules. Andre was quoted as saying, “When I was younger, I’d wait three days before I called a girl. Now I tell them straight. If they don’t like it, it’s not meant to be.” Talking about the qualities that his perfect women should have, the singer had lot to say as he explained, “There’s nothing better than a woman with confidence. A girl can act shy, but she has to be confident in how she presents herself, her smile and how she looks after herself.” “When a woman wears the right clothes, the expectation of how she might look without them is more sexy than her standing there showing it all. It’s also much sexier when a woman doesn’t wear too much make-up. I love a girl being natural,” he added OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 9
NEWS
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KATRINA
Katrina Kaif will be seen in a totally new avatar in the latest movie by Yash Raj Films directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. This film is currently being shot in Delhi. Katrina will be seen in the role of a friendly, simple Delhi girl in this romantic comedy. She has adopted a new hairstyle for this movie where her hair is poker straight, waist length with short fringes. She was seen visiting the salon before leaving for Delhi to get her hair styled by Asif even though she wasnt in the best of her healths, the stylist says that she really did her best efforts to look good and wanted to get it styled before leaving for the filming in Delhi. This movie will have Imran Khan in the lead role opposite Katrina and Ali Zafar, Pakistani Singer-actor will also be there. This will be the first Yash Raj movie for Imran Khan and the pair is expected to be a hit among the audience. Recent news about the movie also says that Katrina has been injured while filming where she had to move and Imran had to pull her with a gun in his hand, that was when a wrong move resulted in smashing of the Gun’s barrel on Kat’s nose and she ended up having a bloody nose, the bleeding must have stopped but the actress is still in pain. So a new hairstyle for the bollywood beauty but an injured nose comes with it too?
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Bollywood icon Aamir Khan was “nervous” about his wife Kiran Rao’s directing debut and shocked by her initial refusal to cast him in “Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai Diaries),” he said at its world premiere in Toronto. The film features Khan as brooding painter Arun who strikes up a flirtation with an American Indian woman named Shai (Monica Dogra) visiting her family in Mumbai with the city’s sprawling laundry district, or dhobi ghat, as the backdrop. “When (Rao) told me she was writing a script I was very nervous,” Khan said, “because I was thinking one of these days this script is going to be completed and I’ll have to read it and what if I don’t like it, it won’t be a very comfortable situation.” “I was feeling bad,” he said. “I thought, I hope she doesn’t complete the script.” When it was finished, Khan pressed Rao to go visit his cousin and they would all read it together, hoping that if both he and his cousin disliked it “at least I’d have numbers on my side.”I was really quite terrified.” But after reading it, Khan said he became “fascinated by what she had written.” “It’s so delicate and beautiful,” he said. “Her characters speak in such a different and unique voice, and all of that hit me and I thought, ‘Wow I married a really talented woman here.’ When I fell in love the first time, I didn’t know how really talented she was. When I read the script I was really amazed and I fell in love with her again,” he gushed.
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According to the Bollywood’s sources Mallika Sherawat is superior to Sridevi. However, many of the aficionados of Sridevi reprove the topic as Sridevi is well-known for her good looks in concert with her performance and Mallika is idiom as a sex icon in Bollywood. The grounds after the assessment is that Mallika Sherawat acted in the role of a snake woman in her latest flick Hisss which is produced in Hindi and English at the same time. The film is lineup for making public on 22nd October. The reviewers who watched the promotional snaps of the movie remarked as quoted. Sridevi did act in the role of a snake woman, long back in the movie ‘Nagina’. The spectators expresses that Sridevi was beautiful in the movie but she cannot articulate significance of retaliation through her eyes. They exclaim that Mallika’s facial lexis coins shiver in the spine. Thus, Mallika Sherawat who frightened the viewers through the photographs must allure the viewers with her acting as well. However many of the viewers might not absorb the remark that Mallika is superior to Sridevi.
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MAHESH KALEJA
TOLLYWOOD
All Poised for Release
Khaleja – Yes, that’s how it goes. Telugu cinema Prince Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Mahesh Khaleja is releasing on October 7th. With less than 24 hours remaining for the Mahesh Kaleja release, the buzz is all about Kaleja prints, Kaleja DTS works, DI works, etc. Mahesh Khaleja is releasing with unprecedented expectations – particularly contemplating the fact that there was no Mahesh Babu movie since three years. More than 400 Kaleja prints have been dispatched to various locations including overseas and the number could high depending upon the film’s run. Mahesh Khaleja Audio Songs already good response and the teasers were quite brilliant. Mani Sharma has scored the music, while Ram Jogayya Sastry has penned down the lyrics. Sony Music has bagged Kaleja audio rights and has been actively promoting Kaleja through social media network. Coming to the business, first time in the history, a Telugu cinema did a business of more than Rs. 35 crores before release – absolutely incredible and the stats go bonkers. Khaleja is directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Singanamala Ramesh Babu and C Kalyan under Kanaka Ratna Movies banner. Mahesh Babu is playing Seetha Ramaraju a taxi driver, while Anushka is the heroine. So all set for Mahesh Kaleja grand release and let’s wait for the result!
KRISHNUDU In Katha
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Vinayakudu fame Krishnudu will be seen in Ram Gopal Varma Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam starring Sunil. Krishnudu, who has been doing male lead characters in Telugu movies, is also seen in character roles in movies like Naga Chaitanya’s ‘Ye Maya Chesave and Siddharth ‘Oye’ Freshly, the talented Krishnudu got the opportunity to play a role in Ram Gopal Varma Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam. And guess what his role is? While sources did not confirm on his role, we strongly believe that Krishnudu would play either writer or lyrist. So let’s see! Meanwhile Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam has completed first schedule. The second schedule would start from October 21st and wrap up the shooting. And Ram Gopal Varma is planning hero Sunil’s Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam release date January 12th for Sankranthi. Swathi and Sakthi are heroines in Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam, produced by Koneru Kiran Kumar under Shreya Productions
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Siddharth starrer Baava audio release date has been scheduled on October 9th. Bava audio release has been postponed to October 9th due to delay in final mixing of music tracks.Hero Siddharth confirmed Bava audio release on October 9th on Big FM. in fact, Siddharth tweeted, “BAAVA music launches on the 9th of October. Exclusive on BIG FM. function on 9th eve. i’ve put in my all for the music. hope you will like it:)”.Siddharth further tweeted that Baava trailers will first premier for his Twitter followers.Baava is set to be a romantic and youthful love story set in a village backdrop. Siddharth will be seen as Baava romancing with his Maradalu heroine Praneetha. OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 11
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SPORTS
TENDULKAR IS ICC’s ‘Player of the Year’
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Bangalore: Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar bagged his maiden ICC Cricketer of the Year trophy along with the People’s Choice Award, while compatriot Virender Sehwag was named the Test Cricketer of the Year at a glittering ceremony here. Tendulkar, who has an international career spanning over two decades, clinched the coveted trophy by beating South African Hashim Amla, Englishman Graeme Swann and Sehwag. “It’s better late than never. I am getting the award in the 21st year of my career, so it’s fantastic. I have been working hard for this award,” Tendulkar said after receiving the honour. Tendulkar, who made his debut as a 16-year-old against Pakistan way back in November 15, 1989, was also named the winner of LG People’s Choice Award. “To play well is a challenge that you take in your stride and work hard to perform. I am doing this for the last 21 years and I take a lot of pride to play for my country,” Tendulkar said.
KNEE INJURY SIDELINES Venus Williams for rest of 2010
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New York: A nagging knee injury has forced Venus Williams to skip the rest of the 2010 tennis season, including next month’s Fed Cup final between the United States and Italy. Williams, a seven-time grand slam winner, has been troubled by the problem since July when she was knocked out of the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The world number three has not played since last month’s US Open, where she lost in the semi-finals to the eventual champion Kim Clijsters. She was to due to play this week’s China Open but withdrew because of her knee problems, raising doubts about her chances of playing in the Fed Cup final and the WTA Championships. “I have been getting treatment and therapy on my knee and have been making progress but unfortunately must continue to keep weight off my knee for the short term and won’t be ready to return to competition in 2010.”
PETER WARR
Former Lotus team boss dies
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Suzuki: Formula One has paid tribute to former Lotus team boss Peter Warr after his death from a heart attack at the age of 72. The sport’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who turns 80 this month, said in a message on the official Formula One website (www. formula1.com) that he had lost a good friend. “When Peter was in Formula One he helped me to build it to what it is today,” he added. Warr, who died at home in France on Monday, was Lotus team manager under founder Colin Chapman and went on to run the team for seven years after the Briton’s death in 1982. He attended this year’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix to witness the Lotus name return to the sport with Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes. “Peter was a great supporter of our racing aspirations and it was fantastic to meet someone with such knowledge, spirit and passion for Lotus and for our sport,” Fernandes said in a statement. 12 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
TINSEL TOWN
CRADLE Cermony
The cradle ceremony of baby Areesa was an extravagant affair, conducted with loads of fun by her parents Ishaq and Tehzeeba. Relatives and close friends dropped by with a range of infant gifts to wish the baby and were seen indulging in pampering her and getting pictures clicked. Tehzeeba caught a lot of attention in her traditional costume and was seen attending guests. The delicious food, colorful dĂŠcor and the smiling baby were the centre of attractions.
With the UniverCell Group
Mahesh on mic
Ishaq & Tehzeeba
KHALEJA Shagufta
Promotions Univercell mobile communication retailer launched Telugu Movie superstar Mahesh Babu’s exclusive merchandise at their store. T-shirts similar to his outfits in the movie Khajela, audio cds, movie trailers and autographed posters will be given to customers who purchase mobiles from the univercell stores. The movie is much awaited by the Prince fans, as this is first movie after a long hibernation. The actor was seen gleaming throughout the event and had a merry time interacting with press and talking about his movie and association with the mobile brand.
Moghny & Mobina
Shafia
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TINSEL TOWN
NEW LOOK OF CHARMINAR
The Lindt Swiss master chocolatier Chef Adelbert Bucher and pastry chef Joseph Padauan of Westin Hyderabad Mindspace joined their skillful hands and recreated the city’s iconic “Charminar” made entirely with 50 kilos of Lindt chocolate. It took three days to create the yummy, delicious and mouthwatering replica of the majestic monument. Hyderabaadi chocolate lovers were seen thronging the hotel premises to catch a glimpse of chocolate Charminar and get a taste of it. Speaking on the occasion Mr stephane Fabrehoul, General Manager, The Westin said “With this exposure my team- specially pastry chefs are thrilled as our daily treats will now have some rich quality unique chocolate delicacies to offer to the city.”
Satish Ahuja with wife Ena Cute Couple
Suchita & Sunny
Neha & Aanchal
Little boy enjoying
Westin Chef’s Harish & Neeru
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CELEBRATING Birthday
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Mr. Harish Kumar, Managing Director of Neeru’s line of clothing celebrated his birthday with close friends and family. The private affair was a merry one with guests dropping in to wish the birthday man. Wife Neeru, Daughter Suchita and Sons Avnish and Sunny brought down the house. Kamal
TINSEL TOWN
MOVIE
Promotion When a movie is all set to release, actors try their level best to promote it in all possible ways. After Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor it was Sanjay Dutts turn. He was in town to promote his upcoming movie knockout. Sanjay was in quite a good mood and was seen getting well along with media persons. Showing the Bistro
Art cafe Mani Shankar & Sanjay Dutt
Jaideep with wife Alka
Looking Straight
INDIAN Bistro
Sanjay Dutt
Indian Art Café, world’s first South Indian bistro opened doors at Inorbit Mall- Madhapur. The breathtaking view of the lake and its greenery adds charisma to the entire resto. The menu comprises of fusion foods like chettinadu fondues, desi fondues, pesto fondues, salsa appams, Dravidian dosas, pizza dosas and wheat idlis. Prices have been kept reasonable and the interiors very relaxing. Sandeep Reddy, the group GM remarked “With the blessings of my guesta I can take South Indian food to a new high worldwide.” We wish him and his team the best. OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 15
TINSEL TOWN
PINK RIBBON WALK The pink ribbon walk to create awareness on breast cancer by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation and U.S. Consulate General was an informative event which announced a month long of activities to educate women to this fatal disease. The walk from KBR national park was an honor to those women who have fought the illness with determination. Consul General Katherine Dhanani and Dr. P. Raghu Ram, Ceo of the foundation were present at the press release.
Gentlemen giving a speach
Besties
Ram Charan Tej
Stouvant
The luxurious showroom Foreigner giving a speach
ITALIAN
Sportswear
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Paul & Shark, the leading lifestyle sportswear brand which is brand distinguished by the unmistakable “shark logo� launched its branch in Hyderabad. The store offers consumers menswear collection that can be worn in diverse social occasions, the collection includes casual and elegant clothes like shirts, polos, knits, sweaters, pants, accessories and footwear. Ram Charan Tej was seen at the launch- he was seen checking the store, catching up with friends and having a look at the attires.
TINSEL TOWN
HERE COMES Anjanna Anjaani
Sizzling Priyanka Chopra and uber cool Ranbhir Kapoor were in town as a part of their recent movie promotions. The Anjaana- Anjaani pair visited a girl’s college and created a mini chaos in their campus. Girls were seen swooning at the Kapoor boy and entered a stampede to have a glimpse of our desi girl. The movie is a story of two strangers who meet and fall in love. The songs are already creating a wave so is the new grunge bold look of Priyanka Chopra, who I known in the industry for experimenting with her looks and Ranbhir’s dance moves.
Bonding with fans
Priyanka & Ranbir
having a glimpse Priyanka to do list
SHADES OF Serendipity
Ileana
This season Chitralekhanam hosted an exhibition at Beyond Coffee shop to display an exclusive collection of paintings titled “Shades of Serendipity”. The collection contains paintings of diverse nature including textured, 3D and sculptures. Seen at the art exhibition was actress Illena Dcruz, dressed in casuals she seen interacting with fans and having a quick look of paintings Ranbir’s wish list
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TINSEL TOWN
JOYFULL Arridiverci
Mahesh Aiyer, the ex- Manager of Taj Deccan was given a blissful send-off by the Taj staff, his subordinates and our city P3ites. Seen wishing him good luck for his future was a host of guests and important VIP’s. We – the TULIP team also wish him the best for life.
Sreedevi
Akansha
Mahesh Aiyer, GVK Reddy with wife, Mr. Singh & Ms. Suman
Pinky & Sanjay Reddy
Asmita Marwah with Husband Bisket & Sangeetha
Shivali
MOVIE Maniacs
Screening of Sangeetha and Bisket Srikanth’s movies- yes you heard it right, not one but two was a grand affair. Bisket has two movies- Robot and Anjaana Anjaani screened at the same time and guests were asked to pick their favourite and watch any of them. Most of them choosed the Bollywood flick while people from the film fraternity glued their seats to Robot. All in all the screening was a hit!!!
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Naveen & Vinita Pitti
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Lane Opp. Barista Coffee Shop, Hyderabad - 34 Office : 9246500084
Banjara Hills Road No. 1,
Designers Sarees, Suits and Ghagras
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Golden Touch Boutique
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GOLDEN TOUCH OF COUTURE By Dipika Pillay
Tucked in a by lane of the noisy Banjara Hills road no.1, the Golden Touch boutique stands tall, withstanding eight long years of tough competition and product variation. Originally created to cater to friends and family, the store grew big and today handles high end clients. GETTING STARTED Come Dusherra and the store will complete nine long years in the market. The boutique is ideal for picking clothes for any grand occasion. Marriages, engagements, baby cradle ceremonies, anniversary celebrations, house warming ceremonies or festivals- the store vibrantly caters to required needs both giving it an ethnic touch and putting up a fashion statement. A- List clients swear by the collections, shades of uniqueness and diversity, the boutique seems to be a firm favourite among our city beauties. ABOUT THE STORE The boutique is built below a huge mansion, which is the owners dwelling. Wooden interiors resembling dark chocolate with light buttons studded and compact iron furniture sums up the intro of the boutique. Freshly woven designs, intricate detailing and elegant materials are the highlights of the store. The collections oozes class in every way and stunning varieties are on our wish list. 20 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
PROPRIETOR TALKS Manita Gupta, an accomplished woman who is confident and wears a great smile that expresses her inner happiness is the women behind this boutique. She remarks “My family is originally into jewellery business, I started this off as a hobby and today it has boomed into fruitful business. In my store you will not find any casual wears, all my collections cater to ceremonies that hold importance with our tradition. Be it a sagan, sagai, jai mala or thyoahaar- you will aptly find the necessary. All my clients have become very loyal to my boutique. Previously I only used to outsource but currently I have started designing with the help of my in house tailors.�
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The boutique specializes in Indian bridal wear- designer salwars, heavy lehangas, exquisite sarees and embroidered tunics. It also has a wide variety of materials in chiffons, georgettes, pure silks, uppada silks, real zari works and kanchivarams. Their heavy tissue work- Khimkhab, is an exceptional design made keeping latest designs in mind. The boutique also makes kurtas and sherwanis for men on orders. The entire collections are bought out from Calcutta and Delhi and customized accordingly. Designers stocks are also available from designers like Amit Arora, Vinay Mukherjee, Dolly Jhunjunwala, Anju Modi and Sejal Kanoi. The store also participates in exhibitions and has got an amazing response. SPECIALITIES We loved this mustard flower coloured designer saree which has a timeless appeal reinventing archive pieces into effortlessly elegant piece. The netted material, silver and black patch work just add up the designer element and look like an improvised version of retro chic. We heart this pink and blue designer piece of choodidar with stone accessories on the neck and a tight fitted umbrella cut kurti with outstanding layers.
OUR TAKE The store has stunning pieces of designs which are both captivating and exclusive. The prices are on the steeper side but definitely worth a good investment. Rapid success and rising demand of the boutique gives full proof about authencity. It is vintage, classic and elegant- we love it!!!
Where: Road No.1, Banjara Hills, lane opposite Barista Coffee shop Contact: 040-65591459 OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 21
COVER STORY
HYDERABAD NIGHT LIFE and more.... As told to Dipika Pillay
Night life in Hyderabad had been changing big time, for reasons unknown. Find out more in our exclusive article.
DJ PIYUSH
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Describe yourself in three words Panache, Positive & Grounded
What are the recent changes you have noticed in people’s attitude towards music? Just that sometimes they get stuck listening to just one genre only…n only listen 2 just that……I wish they would give a chance to all kinds of music. Listen to all kinds of genres and there subgenres as well.
What interested you in taking DJ’ing as your profession? Music is my life & it was the beat of the drum which used to make my heart go faster. Even as a child I’ve heard so much music, I made my 1st mixed non-stop tape when I was in my 7th standard, on my twin cassette deck at that time I dint know that those were the basics of dj’ying. I had my own dance troupe right after my 10thstandard n just then I got into dj’ying as well. Thank god for Dj’s n music. What is the best part about being a DJ? I get to play my music for people in different cities & countries, it makes me happy when I see them dance like there’s no tomorrow, forgetting all their problems and I’ve noticed that sometimes people walk into the club looking fed up, maybe they had a bad day or something but I always find a way with my music to make them feel better and lose control. How is Hyderabad when it comes to nightlife? Superbly cozy, but I just want people to dance when they walk into a club and talk less. More dancing, less looking around and more of letting go. I want people to dance like no one’s watch-
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Which is the happening night spot in Hyderabad? Bottles n chimneys Among our city Page3’ites who do you think is the best dancer on the floor (name any five) Karan Bajaj, Farhad Shahnawaz, Ali Faraz, Kunal Jetwani and Wajid – Hamid.
NAREN REDDY Describe yourself in three words Stubborn, Energetic and Competitive How is Hyderabad when it comes to nightlife? It has picked up a great deal now and it’s a mixture of a relaxed affair with crazy enjoyment. What are the recent changes you have noticed in people’s attitude towards music? People nowadays are learning to appreciate different genres of music and are very open minded in welcoming towards anything new.
COVER STORY Which is the happening night spot in Hyderabad? Well I don venture out much so I’ll have to say Liquids. Among our city Page3’ites who do you think is the best dancer on the floor (name any five) As a professional working in a nightlife industry it is not suitable for me to answer this question
SANJEEV MEHTA Describe yourself in three words Understanding, Simple and Hard Working How is Hyderabad when it comes to nightlife? Hyderabad is a very warm city, they are as much as they can open to all genre of music. As of today the younger lot is moving a lot into Edm(electronic dance music) which on the global charts are always appreciated. So I would say Hyderabad has improved in the past years. What are the recent changes you have noticed in people’s attitude towards music? I won’t call it as an attitude I would more of less say it’s the acceptance of all genre, be it if it comes to Bollywood I have my set of crowd or be it even hip hop house music I have my set of crowd. So yes people have changed a lot on their knowledge towards music. Which is the happening night spot in Hyderabad? I run a club so honestly I would say my club is the best, But then again there are a lot of clubs open in our city, so it really depends.... Not on us club owners but on the crowd. Among our city Page3’ites who do you think is the best dancer on the floor (name any five) (Laughs) That’s a tough one. I think everyone has their own style of dancing so I’ll just give the credit to all my people.
DJ PHALGUN Describe yourself in three words Three words seem to be too less to describe me What interested you in taking Dj’ying as your profession? The love & passion for music
though most of the clubs shut early the scene is good out here. Lots of international music is being promoted in the city which is what I prefer. What are the recent changes you have noticed in people’s attitude towards music? People are open to all kinds of music, it’s not necessary to play Bollywood all the time now people are willing to listen to other genres such as House, Trance, Dub step etc. Which is the happening night spot in Hyderabad? Bottles & Chimney undoubtedly. Among our city Page3’ites who do you think is the best dancer on the floor (name any five) Farzeen, Maitreyi, Vijaya, Raunak and Sameer
DJ SHASHANK Describe yourself in three words Creative, Level-headed and Adorable What is the best part about being a DJ? Well I cannot explain in words, it feels great to see the crowd swinging to my tunes What is the worst part being a DJ? We don’t get enough sleep. How is Hyderabad when it comes to nightlife? Well, it’s just picking up. What are the recent changes you have noticed in people’s attitude towards music? People in Hyderabad are listening to lot of Electro house, house music, progressive house, They are very much updated in music, comparing to rest of cites we have got better sense of music. Which is the happening night spot in Hyderabad? J J TOUCH Among our city Page3’ites who do you think is the best dancer on the floor (name any five) Well it’s a tough one to answer, all most everybody are really good dancers. But just to name- Allu Arjun, Vishwas Raju, Kunal Jetwani, Nithin Reddy and Aradhana Reddy
What is the best part about being a DJ? Playing for the crowd and making them dance to my tunes. How is Hyderabad when it comes to nightlife? Hyderabad is way better than what it was a few years back, OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 23
Smooth talker COVER STORY
He is utterly hilarious and can blow you away with his conversations. NIKHIL CHINAPPA has come a long way from being MTV most wanted VJ to a creative person following various passions today. Meet this wacky humored person as he talks about his craze for music, his association with submerge and a lot more to DIPIKA PILLAY. Describe yourself in three words. I’ll say in one word- its introvert A car you want to own that matches your attitude. Not a car fan but then the dinky cars match my attitude Which genre of music is your favourite? Depends, if I’m dancing it will be Electronic Dance Music and if I’m listening it will be easy alter. Your all time favourite track is? A song called faithfully To grab your attention a girl must be… Speak well What’s your top fashion brand? The Submerge Says Dance T-shirts Your ideal date would be… Spending good time anywhere without either of us carrying cell phones Money can’t buy … Good Taste Friendship is… Get a dog to find out!!! Your favourite VJ is I like Cyrus Sahukar What do your tattoos signify? Nothing, just things that I like- I have a Tibetan inscription and a Hot Stuff cartoon. If you could exchange your life with someone who would it be? I like my life On a day off… you would….. Listen to music….. Which I do even on my days on….. (laughs.) I’ll go scuba diving because cell phones are not allowed there. Three people you cannot live without… I’ll name two- My wife Pearl and the infinite blue, let people keep 24 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
guessing what the latter means. How has the experience of hosting India’s got talent been? Amazing, you realize that there is a lot more to India. Which has been your favourite team from IGT, both the seasons? The Underground Authority rock band Best part about being a VJ Allows you to have time to pursue your other interests- Dj’ying, Music festivals and scuba diving. Worst part about being a MTV VJ Early morning flights Do you support any social causes? Education for the underprivileged, I don’t want to reveal the name of the organization. Do you donate blood? No I cannot, my health does not permit me to. The last time I donated I passed out. If you could, would you donate blood? Yes, definitely One change you want to bring about in the society, why? More awareness on our environment. The worlds going to hell in a hand basket so, it’s necessary we wake up and do some action. Which has been your best holiday so far? Bali- a one week trip How loyal are you to workouts? I work out sometimes, not regularly
Which do you count as the best days of your life, childhood or teenage? Now- these are the best days!!! Given a chance to be a contestant on Big Boss, would you accept it? Of course, I like doing things I haven’t done. If you tell me “Let’s go to Alaska in a diaper, I would say why not… lets go” Roadies or splitsvilla? I’ll make the contestants of splitsvilla participate in Roadies and vice versa What is the concept behind submerge It’s a community of people who love music- there are DJ’s, clubbers and mildly psychotic miscreants all promoting music. Where did the name submerge come from? During a walk down the beach, when we were brainstorming the concept we came up with a fuzzy logic and decided to name it as iceberg and then subsequently ended in SUBMERGE. A lot of people said its negative, it means drowning and stuff but today it has shaped up well. How does it feel playing here in Hyderabad? Good, I like Hyderabad. Do you have any future plans of expanding it? Yes we are all working on it. The guys in the office have purchased bigger T-shirts now and all of them are busy expanding their muscles…. So yes a lot of expansion is taking place. (He reports guffawing) What are your upcoming projects? There is the Sunburn Festival taking place, we have plans to enter the South East Asian market in quarter of 2011 and yes we are promoting Sultan’s new video What else is happening? Splitvilla season four is happening- we will begin shooting in a month. There is a new show coming up on MTV and a lot more still in the process.
Nikhil was in town recently for the ongoing Sunburn music festival by Submerge. DJ Sultan was also seen alongside him at Bottles and Chimney. The party was the talk of the town. Artists co-ordination and management by Aditya Batra. Cover picture courtesy : SUBMERGE OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 25
Sultan on the go COVER STORY
As told to Bhuvana Balaji
In this highly competitive world, Sultan has made a mark for himself, fully launched and is here to stay. Sultan has continued to impress not only as a producer but also as a DJ. With releases and features on world renown labels and compilations including Yoshitoshi, Shinichi, Bedrock, Tiesto’s “In Search of Sunrise 4”, Deep Dish’s “George Is On”, Sharam’s “Global Underground 29: Dubai” and Armin Van Buuren’s ASOT amongst many others, Sultan continues to evolve and set musical trends in the dance scene today. Sultan has a quick pep talk with us in Bottles &Chimneys where he had come to play for Submerge. Tell us about your early years of experimenting with music. I started playing drums when I was 11 years old and I think in about five years, I picked up the guitar and started playing it. Since then, I have been in many rock bands for about 10 years and into full on rock music travelling around the US… and What inspires your passion for music? Everything… experiences, moments, memories, people and pretty much anything. What is your all-time favorite track? Michael Jackson-Billie Jean, Don’t cry by Guns n Roses, Pearl Jam- Black.. I am into all genres...all kinds of music…I love Indie rock now, rock music, Pop… and everything really… How do you tackle stiff competition from your fellow DJ’s and producers? Oh no… I just try and play what I do, I try to recharge with them, learn from them the different styles… I like adapting to new styles, evolving and experimenting with them…I appreciate all the new upcoming producers in the industry and collaborating with them is a great experience too…For me, music is about helping each other out, it’s not about who outdoes the other, who’s better than who or what’s better than what… How was the experience of Connecting Live, your monthly radio show? Well…it’s been 3 years now I think…it’s a great outlet you know, can play different tracks, your favourite tracks and we always have a guest on the show…it is a monthly program where it’s one hour of me and one hour of the guest. Which is your favourite mainstream release? Right now?? It’s Lady Gaga… Which has been your most memorable international tour? I have been going out for 5 years now… India is always amazing; Asia is great too… this is my third tour to India and I am absolutely having fun. What do you have to say about the night life in India? And how do you think Hyderabad is? Night life in India has always been incredible, very alive and flourishing. All the parties I have been to are amazing, people really like this kind of music and they appreciate it.They are so responsive and their energy truly translates over.I wish there were more places in the world like India. Hyderabad? Hyderabad is awesome…have always loved coming here. Tell us more about your association with Submerge. Well, submerge are the people who actually got me to India…they are the best organization to be working with from India…very organized, much updated and I will probably come back and play again for them…one of the best online forums for music from India I would say… 26 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
Breastless, NOT breathless...
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October is the month of diyas, mithai and dandiyas. But apart from all the vibrant festivity, it’s also the month of breast cancer awareness. Yes the Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here! This special month is punctuated with breast cancer awareness gatherings, fundraisers, remembrances of those we have lost to the disease, and celebrations for our survivors. Swapna Balaji charts down a learning lesson at the same time dedicates this informative piece of writing to all the women who have fought this fatal disease bravely.
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hile bathing one morning, Sunaina Luthra felt a slight lump in her left breast. Thinking it was an allergic reaction caused by a new brand of deodorant used the day before, she ignored it. Only when she noticed that her lump was increasing did she tell her husband. The following day they consulted an oncologist and got a shock. Sunaina was diagnosed with breast cancer. The 38-year-old woman was one of an estimated 90,000 plus cases in India in 2010.
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group above 50 years and very low below 25 years. The disease is more aggressive in younger patients. Menstrual cycle: Common in the ladies who have a longer menstrual life, i.e. the onset of menarche is earlier and cessation of menstruation is late. Marital and maternal status: More common in spinsters, or if married then have not given birth to children, or if given birth then have not breast fed their offspring. A positive history of breast cancer in mother, sisters, and daughters increases the risk. Smoking and alcohol intake are supposed to increase the risk. Women with a past history of having breast cancer on one side are at a greater risk to develop cancer on the opposite side also, about 1 per cent per year and the lifetime risk is 10 per cent. Obesity and higher intake of saturated fatty acids have been also linked. A woman who exercises atleast four hours per week reduces her risk of breast cancer. Exercise pumps up the immune system and cuts the oestrogen (female hormone) level. Radiation to chest: Exposure of breast to radiation that may happen during radiotherapy for any cancer disease located either inside the chest or on the chest wall, may make the person more vulnerable to the development of breast cancer. This may happen 10 or 12 years after the
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P.S.: The readers are cautioned that these facts have been derived from the statistical analysis of the factors seen in the breast-cancer patients; they should not be taken as causative or predisposing factors. In the present era when breast cancer has become such a common disease, it is advisable to follow the guidelines. Breast cancer has a genetic link too. The disease is supposed to be more common among women whose first relatives had this problem. About 5% of breast cancers are hereditary, i.e. due to a gene being transmitted either from the father or from the mother. Typically, these families have many members who fall victim to the disease, which tends to occur at a relatively young age and often affects both breasts. Two genes namely BRCA1 and BRCA2 have been identified although genetic testing, because of ethical, emotional and social implications that they carry, is still in the sphere of research in most developed countries except the U.S.
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SPECIAL sorry’ on this high note I request everybody to create awareness this month- for the sake of public interest. Make a positive contribution to the society you are living in, go pink this month!!!
Breast cancer, with reference to clinical management, is divided in three stages—early breast cancer, locally advanced and late or metastatic condition. Early breast cancer includes tumours of less than 5 cm in diameter. Locally advanced tumours are more than 5 cm in size, fixed to underlying muscles or overlying skin. And any patient with secondaries (metastasis) from the breast tumour in other organs is included in the late stage of the disease. The common sites of secondaries are lymph nodes (at distant sites, axilla being included in early breast cancer), bones, lungs, liver, brain, skin, etc.
HYDERABAD CONTRIBUTED IN ITS OWN WAY
DIAGNOSIS Experts say early detection is the best way to prevent the disease from spreading and improve the odds of survival. If detected in time, the cure rate is an astonishing 97 percent. ‘Women should perform a monthly breast selfexamination which is a great way to be familiar with your breasts’ texture, size, and skin condition,’ said Praveen Kumar Bansal, senior consultant, medical oncology, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS). The cancerous tumour can be detected in the asymptomatic stage (when the person does not have any complaint regarding the tumour) and this is possible by following regular screening protocols. The screening protocol should be started from the age of 45 years (40 years in the high-risk cases) and consists of mammography, clinical examination by a specialist and self-examination of breasts by the woman herself. MEN TOO CAN GET IT!!! A 65-year-old man consulted the doctor for a swelling in the region of his chest, it was difficult for him to understand and, then, to accept that he had the cancer of the breast. A majority of people is unaware that breast cancer can afflict men too. Breast cancer in males is an infrequent problem; for every 100 cases of breast cancer, 99 are seen in females and only 1 in males. Statistics in the US reveal that breast cancer constitutes only 0.2 per cent of all malignancies seen in males whereas breast cancer is the 28 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
commonest cancer in females—about 26 per cent. In India, the incidence is still lower. Because of its rarity, clinicians and researchers have not been able to collect substantial data on the subject and ignorance persists both in the minds of the doctors and the public. GO PINK Sheryl Crow, Kylie Minougue, Edie Falco, DJ Sonique aka Sonia Clarke, singer Annastacia and Jennifer Saunders have all been victims of Breast Cancer, yet have fought with it. Mrs Jane Mgrath, wife of Australian Cricketor Glenn Mgrath died after battling the disease for 11 long years. As they say ‘better to be safe than
SPECIAL BONDING
Like MOTHER, Like DAUGHTER By Bhuvana Balaji
A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend and every mother’s treasure. She is a great support and lightens up your day with her stunning smile and constant babbling. A daughter is always a mother’s gender partner, her closest ally in the family, an extension of herself; says someone anonymous. Here is a special story of a mother- daughter.
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daughter can always look up to her mother and vice versa. The mother-daughter relationship is a very special bond alive with secrets, love, anger, contentment, worry and at the same time an assurance that they are there for each other all the time. Recollecting her daughter as a kid, she says, “Prabhjyot has been a very cute little daughter since she was young. She was a short but a sweet girl and has sustained both these features up to now.” And both of them begin to laugh at this statement. “One of my most memorable incidences about her is when she won the cutest kid award. It was conducted by the Round Table Organization and there were entries from all over the country. It made me so very proud when hers was selected the best photograph of the year and it was one of those moments when I realized that a daughter is a gift of love,” quips Amrit with the same joy and excitement.
share each and everything with my mom and I love the way she understands me and guides me throughout,” says Prabhjyot flashing a charming smile. Talking about herself and her attributes, she says, “I have always been a very sensitive person from the start, so I get hurt easily and it becomes difficult for me to get over it. But the best part is, once I tell my mom everything, my heart gets very light and the pain just vanishes miraculously. She knows perfectly well how to handle me and counsel me.”
A mother feels very assured and satisfied the moment she can start relying on her daughter. A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future. Amrit lovingly gazes at her daughter and remarks, “Prabhjyot has not changed at all as far as I know, but yeah she has now become more responsible and a lot more dependable, especially when I go out of town. She actually managed the house very well when I went to Singapore recently.” A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart. Amrit has always felt the same when it comes to her daughter. She says with her eyes filled with joy, “She is the best gift god has given me and we have always shared a very special bonding with each other. We have been through the tough moments and jovial instances together and we love each other for what we are.” The affinity in this mother daughter relationship is admirable as they are very closely knit and share a very intimate bond. Prabhjyot has a great rapport with her mom when it comes to both her personal and social life. “I hang out with friends; go to parties and as soon as I get back home, my mom has to know the whole thing. My mouthpiece starts and I go on till I finish describing the entire incidence. I OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 29
SPECIAL BONDING Prabhjyot has finished her masters in broadcast journalism from UK after doing her graduation in mass communication and journalism from St.Francis. She teaches the primary kids in a school temporarily. She absolutely loves it and continues to work here even after getting lucrative offers from some of the prominent media houses in Hyderabad. Apart from her interest in journalism and teaching, she also indulges in other activities. “I love painting, sketching and drawing. I have been doing it for 15 years now and I am very passionate about it. I have never thought of taking it up as
a profession though. I also read many books, especially fictional stuff, Nicholas Sparks being my favorite author. I have now started reading books with deeper thoughts as my brother pesters me to.” One of the best qualities she possesses is that she never leaves anything incomplete. Once started, she has to finish it no matter how long it takes her to do the job. It can be either paintings, books or even her present job for that matter. When asked about the tough times she faced, Prabhjyot “The times when I stayed in UK, it was my mom whom i missed the most and even she struggled here without me. I wanted to stay in the UK for some more time, but not at the cost of staying away from my mom.” This avid mother daughter combo doesn’t stop at this; they are the best of friends and constant shopping partners too. “We go to Bangkok very often because my grandparents are settled there. One of our best moments together is when we went to Bangkok to shop in the Floating market. We roamed around like crazy and took many photographs too. Like they say ‘shop till you drop’; this was the perfect moment to describe the phrase,” says Prabhjyot as they both candidly recollect some of the memories of the crazy things they did. Being opposites in quite a few mannerisms and nature, they enjoy each other’s company and find it very entertaining too. Prabhjyot chuckles and says “I and my mom are very close knit but at the same time differ in our nature. My mom is really patient with things while I have a high temper. She is a spend thrift and I always prefer saving money. I always set aside my salary and pocket money and spend everyone else’s in my family. We resemble only in our looks. I am totally like my father by nature while my brother and my mom have a very parallel lifestyle.” Amrit had the exact views in this aspect.
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When asked about their social life and family bonding, this is what Prabhjyot had to say. “My mom has always been a family person, very modern and outgoing in her social circle and conservative and spiritual when it comes to our family. We follow our tradition and culture and there are certain restrictions imposed on me, but I like it that way.” “People in my social circle don’t believe it when I tell them I am a very ethnic person. But I always make sure my family always keeps up its culture and follows the rituals and practices of our religion. I am also pretty modern in my outlook and I am glad that I can adapt to new things,” says Amrit. Talking about her mom’s interests, Prabhjyot and her mom exchange knowing looks, smile and then she says, “She is very passionate about cooking. She cooks anything we ask for at any time of the day and never cribs or refuses, that’s the best part. She is an extremely lovable person and very caring when it comes to family.” Prabhjyot laughs and jokes saying this should have actually been a father daughter bonding conversation. “Like as usual, it has always been the father and daughter vs. mom and son trait in our family. I am more like my dad and the best part is that I am pampered by all in the family.”It is certain that there is no kind of affection as purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. Going back to her childhood memories, she recollects fondly and says, “I can never forget those gaming sessions which we used to have when I and my bro were young. We used to team up and play badminton, table tennis, indoor games and even cricket sometimes. Mom and dad made sure we played daily for at least two hours. Till date, we have regular family conversations at our place and we bond a lot as we discuss different issues. Even during these chats, my dad and I pair up while my brother supports my mom completely.” She says filled with pride, “Mom loves me and my brother a lot and is very affectionate towards us. She has never cribbed about anything in life. I always wanted to be like my mom since I had been a kid and I still stick to it. I totally admire her for the way she handles her social and personal life so smoothly. And oh, how I wish i had been tall like her.”
The mother daughter relationship is a complex one. This pair has managed it very effortlessly with a great flow of love, respect and mutual understanding. God couldn’t be everywhere, so he created a wonderful creature called mother.
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AUTOMOBILE
Understanding Music System If you get bored during long stints behind the wheel or get stuck in traffic jams a lot, install a music system. Listening to your favourite music while driving will alleviate the boredom and frustration. However, before you buy one find out what the important factors are in a music system. Blaupunkt, Sony, Kenwood, Philips, Pioneer, Aiwa and JVC are some major brand. Start Off With a Good Head Unit A good head unit is the most important part of the system. A head unit with high-voltage RCA outputs is useful. High-voltage outputs allow better noise immunity but if the speakers are run from the amplifiers built into the head unit, don’t bother with RCA outputs. Head units and amplifiers need to have impeccable sound quality and no noise (background noise or alternator noise) whatsoever. Paying slightly more and getting a CD Changer control will enable you to simply plug in a changer in the future even if you are getting a cassette or MD head unit for the present.
Enter the Speakers Installed in the dash and the rear they are definitely the most important aspect of the music system. They determine how the system sounds. No equalizer or processor can compensate enough for poorly-installed speakers.
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Amplifiers
AUTOMOBILE
Amplifiers do not merely make a system sound louder; they also make it sound better. Reputed brands should be preferred. The size and the weight of the amplifier are important. The different types of amplifiers are Classes A, B, C and D of which class B amplifiers are the most common.
Equalizers Equalizers are used to fine-tune a system. They are valuable instruments that can flatten a system’s frequency response (they can make the output levels of all frequencies similar). There are two types of equalizers: mono and stereo equalisers. The main difference between mono and stereo EQs is that a mono EQ has only one input and one output and a stereo has two inputs and two outputs. Many people use mono EQs for the easier control they give over the output sound.
Subwoofer They are generally designed to handle low frequencies down to around 20Hz. With the exception of free-air subwoofers, a lot depends on how well they are mounted and enclosed. They need more power than regular speakers because they are bigger and have to move more air. Opt for a Sony Pioneer or a Kenwood amplifier for the front speakers and a better high-current amplifier for the subwoofers.
Power Considerations It is better to have more power than you need to get clearer sound. A minimum of 30-50 watts is what is required to drive the speakers. Contrary to popular belief, too much power will not damage the speakers. Speakers get damaged because of distortion. Therefore a bigger amplifier enables higher volumes without distortion.
Upgrading Powerful amplifiers are expensive so it is better to get a two-channel amplifier to drive the subwoofers at acceptable levels. They can be upgraded later with an identical amplifier and each of the subwoofers powered with an amplifier in the bridged mode for more bass.
Quality Counts It is always better to buy quality components which will definitely increase performance of the system. How secure is your system? There are many security options for head units nowadays. Detachable faceplates are the most common option. The front part of the radio comes off rendering the rest of the unit useless. Yet another security protection pioneered by Kenwood is a flat panel that covers the radio when the ignition key is turned off. Some radios such as Blaupunkt use a smart card that when removed renders the unit useless. Now you are set to drive off into the horizon, with fuel in the tank and good music on the stereo... what more could one ask for?
CHEF-IN-YOU
Chinese Special
The very thought of steaming hot Chinese food — in winters refreshes the mind. Although a little unhealthy its absolutely divine to binge on some delicacies from the eastern world. Here are two recipes.
TOFU AND CASHEW CHOW MEIN INGREDIENTS • 10 oz (300g) precooked thick wheat noodles* • 3 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 2 tablespoons water • 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil • 6 oz (180g) firm tofu - cut into cubes • 1 carrot, julienned • 2 cups small broccoli florets • 2 cloves garlic - minced (crushed) • 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger • 1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts METHOD Loosen the precooked noodles by soaking in a bowl of hot water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside. Mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and water in a bowl. Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat, add the oil and stir-fry the carrot and broccoli for 2 minutes. Add the tofu and stir-fry for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for a minute. Stir through the noodles and then add the sauce mixture and cashews and mix until thoroughly combined and heated through. Variation: Flaked almonds can replace the cashews. *Precooked thick wheat noodles are typically found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket.until honey is dissolved. Chill and serve over ice. INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • •
4 Chicken Thighs (chopped) 1tsp Soya Sauce 1 small Onion (finely chopped) 2 tbsp Corn Flour 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour 8 Garlic Pods (finely chopped) 8 Green Chillies (finely chopped) 4 tsp Refined Oil Salt to taste 1 tsp Tomato Ketchup (optional)
CHICKEN MANCHURIAN
METHOD • Smear salt and marinate chicken for an hour. • Make a batter of all purpose flour and cornflour in a bowl. Soak the chicken pieces into it. • Deep fry the chicken pieces and keep them aside. • Heat oil in a pan and add garlic, onion and green chillies and fry till brown and crispy. • Now add chilli powder, salt to taste, deep-fried chicken pieces, tomato ketchup and Soya sauce. • Cook at high flame (may be for 7-8 minutes) till the chicken turns soft and absorbs ketchup and Soya sauce. • Add water while stirring, if necessary. • Chicken Manchurian is ready to be served. 36 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
EXCLUSIVE
NOTES OF NOSTALGIA...
Compiled by Dipika Pillay
A talented country with abundant amounts of singers, musicians, composers, lyricists and voice over artists- all so diverse yet bonded in the invisible ribbon of MUSIC. They make you forget pain, instill a strong gamut of emotions, sometimes make you cry with their soulful music and at times make you hilariously happy that you go about dancing. Here is a lowdown on the popular ones who have made you fall in love with music all over again. NAME:
A.R.Rahman
GENRE OF MUSIC: Foot- tapping melodies CLAIM TO FAME: Slumdog millionare- won the Oscar award for best score and best song, Bafta and Golden Globe for best score and Grammy for best sound track BEEN IN NEWS FOR: Making the country proud at an international platform and being so humble, graceful yet down to earth despite his huge popularity & success. For bagging his 25th Filmfare award including a host of global awards. CAREER FILES: He has been widely appreciated for his music given to movies like Taal, Raavan, Jodha Akbar, Jaane tu ya janne na and Delhi6. Also to his credit are a series of Tamil and Telugu flicks. He has launched the theme song for the ongoing Common Wealth Games and World classical Tamil meet.
NAME:
Suraiya
GENRE OF MUSIC: It is neither classic not classical- was known for singing her own songs. CLAIM TO FAME: Movies like Pyar ki Jeet (1948), Badi Bahen (1949) and Dillagi (1949) made her the highest paid actresses of her time. Actor Dharmendra recalls going to see Dillagi 40 times and shop owners would down their shutters to see her starrers on the first day itself. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: Here alleged relation with Dev Anand, but after her family didn’t approve of the inter- caste relation she was forced to breakup. The heartbroken Suraiya never married though many leading men of her time were interested in her. CAREER FILES: The lovely melody queen created aura with her popular numbers like ‘tu mera chaand, main teri chandani’ ,’dil-e-nadan, tujhe hua kya hai’ and ‘woh paas rahe ya door rahe’ . Her songs from the films Tere Nainon Ne Chori Kiya, O Door Jaanewaale (Pyar ki Jeet), Woh Paas Rahe Ya Door Rahe, O Likhnewaale Ne, Bigdi Bananewaale (Badi Bahen) and Tu Mera Chand, Murliwaale Murli Bajaa (Dillagi) were hummed in every nook and corner of the country.
NAME:
Lata Mangeshkar
GENRE OF MUSIC: Romantic melodies CLAIM TO FAME: “Aaja Re Pardesi,” from Madhumati (1958), Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya from Mughal-E-Azam (1960), Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh from Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) and the very popular Ae mere watan ke logon. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: For receiving several awards and honors, including Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1989), Maharashtra Bhushan Award (1997), NTR National Award (1999), Bharat Ratna (2001), three National Film Awards, and 12Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards. She also launched her own line of perfume called “Lata”, the fragrance mixes 78 ingredients for a sweet yet musky scent. CAREER FILES: Widely called as the nightingale of India, she has abundantly contributed to the pages of Indian entertainment. A favourite with the Yash Raj camp, this lady has reportedly recorded “not less than 25,000 solo, duet and chorus backed songs in 20 Indian languages. Her last release was an album Saadgi, featuring eight ghazal-like songs written by Javed Akhtar in 2007. OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 37
EXCLUSIVE NAME:
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
GENRE OF MUSIC: Qawwalis, Nusrat’s family has an unbroken tradition of performing qawwali for the last 600 years. CLAIM TO FAME: Piya Re Piya Re Thaare Bina laage nahi Mora Jeeya Re, Jaaniya tere Bin Nahi Lagda Dil Mera Dholna and Afreen Afreen were the songs that rose his popularity briskly. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he holds the world record for the largest recorded output by a Qawwali artist—a total of 125 albums as of 2001. In 2005, he was awarded the “Legends” award at the UK Asian Music Awards. CAREER FILES: His first performance was at a traditional graveside ceremony for his father, known as chehlum, which took place forty days after his father’s death. His first major hit in Pakistan was the song Haq Ali Ali and he lent his voice for Bollywood movies like Dhadkan, Kache Dhaage and Dillagi. Khan teamed with Peter Gabriel on the soundtrack to The Last Temptation of Christ in 1985, with Canadian musician Michael Brook on the albums Mustt Mustt (1990) and Night Song (1996)[3], and with Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder in 1995 on two songs for the soundtrackto Dead Man Walking. He also contributed to the soundtrack of Natural Born Killers.
NAME:
Mohd Rafi
GENRE OF MUSIC: Ghazals and Bhajjans CLAIM TO FAME: Chaudhavi ki ka chaand he, Baabul ki duhaein leti jaa, Kya hua tera waada and Yahoo! Chahe koi mujhe junglee kahe made him very popular with actors and industry composers. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: Winning several awards including Padma Shri, 5 National Awards and 6 Filmfare awards and he could sing in many Indian languages including Hindi, Konkani, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Sindhi, Kannada, Gujarati, Maghi, Mathili, Assamese and Telugu. He also recorded a few English and Persian songs. CAREER FILES: Rafi’s first public performance came at the age of 13, when he was allowed to sing at a concert featuring K. L. Saigal In 1941, under Shyam Sunder, he made his debut as a playback singer in the duet “Soniye nee, Heeriye nee”. Songs from Baiju Bawra (1952) like “O duniya ke rakhwale” and “Man tarpat Hari darshan ko aaj” established him as a playback singer in Bollywood. In 1974, he won the Film World magazine Best Singer Award for the song “Teree Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Qadam Aaj Ke Baad”.
NAME:
M.S.Subbalakshmi
GENRE OF MUSIC: Carnatic, usually devotional. CLAIM TO FAME: She ruled the era of carnatic music especially when it was a domain, traditionally reserved for men. She also made her presence felt in movies when she essayed the male role of Narada in “Savitri” (1941) to raise money for launching Kalki, her husband’s nationalist Tamil weekly. Her title role of the Rajasthani saintpoetess Meera in the eponymous film (1945) gave her national prominence. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor and the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award, Asia’s highest civilian award. She was also awarded a host of honorary degrees from several Universities, Padma Bhushan , Sangeet Natak Akademi Award , Sangeetha Kalanidhi (literally, Treasure Chest of Music. She was the first woman recipient of the title), Padma Vibhushan , the Kalidas Samman and the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration. CAREER FILES: She gave her first public performance in 1929 when she was 13 years old at the prestigious Madras Music Academy, her performance was said to be mesmerizing and instantly earned her many admirers. She gave her first public performance during the Mahamaham festival at Kumbakonam at the age of sixteen. She performed a vast variety of devotional musical forms in different languages including Tamil, Kannada, Sanskrit, Panjabi, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu , Bengali, Gujarati and Marathi. After the death of her husband Sadasivam in 1997, she stopped all her public performances.
NAME:
Anuradha Paudwal
GENRE OF MUSIC: Shlokas, Religious songs and Soft tunes. CLAIM TO FAME: Shloka sung for the movie Abhimaan, Dil he ki manta nahi and Nazar ke samne. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: Singing perfectly without receiving any formal training in singing. She was known to make an individual mark for herself during the reign of Lata Mangeshkar and her sisters. The death of her husband Arun Paudwal triggered her apparent sensational marriage affair with movie producer Gulshan Kumar. She has five Filmfare awards and one national award to her fame. CAREER FILES: She began her career with a debut in Marathi songs followed by Bollywood. She is known for her compositions with Laxmikant Pyaarelal and Gulshan Kumar. She had re- sung songs of Alka Yagnik and Lata Mangeshkar, making her receive a lot of Flak from the industry. At one point of time she issued a notice saying that she will exclusively sing for T- series now. 38 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
EXCLUSIVE NAME:
Shubha Mudgal
GENRE OF MUSIC: Hindustani classical (Khayal and Thumri) and Indian Pop music. CLAIM TO FAME: Pyaar Ke Geet suna de re and Ab ke sawaan BEEN IN NEWS FOR: For been awarded the 1996 National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction for ‘Amrit Beej’, the 1998 Gold Plaque Award for Special Achievement in Music at the 34thChicago International Film Festival for her music in the film Dance of the Wind and the Padma Shri in 2000. CAREER FILES: She had her formal training in classical music from a very young age and in the 90’s, she started experimenting with other forms of music, including pop and fusion varieties. Apart from private album recordings, international concerts she also briefly ran a website called raagsangeet.com aimed at lovers of traditional Indian music. Shubha Mudgal got divorced from her first husband, and got married to Aneesh Pradhan. Her only son from her previous marriage, Dhawal, is a member of a Delhi-based band.
NAME:
Pankaj Uddas
GENRE OF MUSIC: Ghazals CLAIM TO FAME: Chitti ayi he from movie Naam and Aur Ahista Kiji baatein featuring Sameera Reddy. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: Receiving the Padma Shree, Dadabhai Naoroji Millennium Award for Contribution to Ghazal and the Music Industry, K L Saigal Award for being the Best Ghazal Singer of the Year (1985) and a host of International Acheivements. CAREER FILES: His first stage performance was during the Sino-Indian War, when he sang “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon” and was given Rs. 51 by an audience member as a reward. Udhas’ first singing role in a film was in the 1972 film Kamna and his first ghazal album, Aahat, was released in 1980. Till today he has now released over 40 albums.
NAME:
Kundal lal Saighal popularly known as K.L.Saighal
GENRE OF MUSIC: Nasal CLAIM TO FAME: Indian actor and Singer, widely known as the first superstar of Bollywood. BEEN IN NEWS FOR: Singing songs for himself in his own movies. CAREER FILES: He debuted in 1932 in Urdu movies, which sank without a trail however in 1933 his four bhajans for the film Puran Bhagat created a sensation throughout India. His songs in the film Devdas, Balam Aaye Baso Moray Man Mein and Dukh Ke Ab Din Beetat Naahi, became popular throughout the country. His death was a shock to the entire nation, till today his songs are widely appreciated.
Singers have always been in the limelight- some for their melodious voices, while some for their unique genre of singing and some for their controversial lives. King of Pop Michael Jackson died leaving back his songs for generations to follow. Here is a list of singers whom the world has loved, encouraged and kept close to their heart always. We leave you with some of their memorable ones. NATIONAL Asha Bhosle for Dil cheez kya hai from Umraon jaan Sonu Nigam for Kal ho naa ho Sukhbir for his Punjabi numbers Shreya Ghoshal for Yeh ishq haye from Jab we met Sunidhi Chauhan for Beedi Jalaile from Omkara Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for jiya dhadak dhadak from Kalyug Shaan for Chaand sifarish from Faana Kavita Krishnamoorti for Dola re from Devdas More of unconventional singing is expected from singers like Usha Uthup (Rambha ho ho), Rekha Bharadwaj (Sasuraal Genda Phool), Mohit Chauhan and Kavitha Seth (Goonja sa he koi iktaara iktaara.) International Singers like Elvis Presley, Elton John, Madonna, Pink Floyd and The Beatles are the famous ones who have caught attention in the entire world. OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 39
HEALTH
THERAPEUTIC MUSIC THERAPY Research has shown that music has a profound effect on your body and psyche. In fact, there’s a growing field of health care known as “Music Therapy” which uses music to help cancer patients, help with pain management, to help ward off depression, to promote movement, to calm patients, to ease muscle tension and for many other benefits that music and music therapy can bring. Here is the dope on all you need to know about this therapy. ABOUT THE WRITER- DR. BHASKAR KHANDEKAR His dedication towards the practical implementation of music since 1993 has established him as India’s First Music Therapist. Dr.Bhaskar has obtained his Masters degree in Violin and had Ph.D in “Music Therapy” from the reputed Indira Kala Sangeet VishvaVidyalaya Khairagarh in 2004. Apart from being a musician he is also a master of Business Administration and holds the diploma for the same in 1984. He is not only a brilliant performing artist but also an eminent educationalist having more than 15 years teaching experience of Indian Classical Music. He is a very peculiar Astrologer and Gems Expert. His clinical approach and guaranteed Musical Remedies through horoscope, distinguish him as an authentic and extraordinary personality in this field.
About Music TherapyMusic is an age-old part of Ayurveda, the holistic science which promotes a happy and healthy lifestyle. From time immemorial, music has been a part of Indian culture. In the Vedas too, music has an important place. The ‘Samveda’ is full of music. The doshas like Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be controlled effectively by Music Therapy. Great composers of Indian classical music have attempted music therapy down the years. Legend has it that classical music maestro Thyagaraja brought a dead person back to life with his composition.
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HEALTH
It is believed that music stimulates the pituitary gland, whose secretions affect thenervous system and the flow of blood. It is believed that for healing with music, it is necessary to vibrate the cells of the body, for it is through these vibrations that the diseased person’s consciousness can be changed effectively to promote health. The right kind of music helps one relax and refresh. Even during the course of working, light music improves efficiency. Listening to music helps control negative aspects of our personalities like worry, bias and anger. In addition, it can help cure headache, abdominal pain and tension. Music therapy is one of the most effective ways of controlling emotions, blood pressure and restoring the functioning of the liver Music has frequently been used as a therapeutic agent from the ancient times. Music is a kind of yoga system through the medium of sonorous sound, which acts upon the human organism and awakens and develops their proper functions to extent of self-realisation. This is the ultimate goal of Hindu Philosophy and religion. Melody is the keynote of Indian Music. The ‘Raga’ is the basis of melody. Various ‘Ragas’, have been found to be very effective in curing many diseases. Music helps in the treatment of actual diseases in the following manners: One obvious use of music is that of a sedative. It can replace the administration of tranquilizers, or at least reduce the dosage of tranquillizers. Music increases the metabolic activities within the human body. It accelerates the respiration, influences the internal secretion, improves the muscular activities and as such affects the Central Nervous System and Circulatory System of the listener and the performer. Music Therapy is not the subject of an article only. The entire subject is now in the experimental and implementation stage and data are rapidly accumulating. And the ancient system is gradually being transformed in to a modern science. Since -1993, I am a practitioner of Music Therapy. After, more than five thousands patients, I have observed that - Indian classical ‘Ragas’ have been acclaimed to have healing effects. They stimulate the Brain, ease tension and remove fatigue. The effect of Music Therapy may be immediate or slow, depending upon number of factors like the subject, his mental condition, environment and the type of Music, selected for having the desired effect. Music Therapy largely depends on individual needs and taste. The use of Music as therapy is based on scientific and clinical approach and has to be used with great care and deep study of the nature of illness. We can call it “The study of Individual- Modality Theory”. Before using music as Therapy it must be ascertained which type of music is to be used? The concept of Music Therapy is dependent on correct intonation and right use of the basic elements of music. Such as notes [swara] rhythm, volume, beats and piece of melody. There are countless ‘Ragas’ of course with countless characteristic peculiarities of their own. That is why we cannot establish a particular Rag for a particular disease. Different types of Ragas are applied in each different case. When we use term Music Therapy, we think world -wide system of therapy. Literature of Vocal part of Indian Classical Music is not sufficient in that case.
We should apply the formula of three ‘ Ps ‘ i] Perfect Time - It includes duration, span, interval and time to play the music. ii] Perfect Direction - It includes posture and conditions to listen the music. iii] Perfect Force - It includes Tone, Timber, sound quality and volume of Meditative Music We should remember the three categories of patients’ i.e. i] Music Learned, ii] Music Lovers, iii] Non-Musical.
HEALTH Select the Meditative Music accordingly. Music helps in the treatment of actual diseases in the following manner: One obvious use of music is that of a sedative. It can replace the administration of tranquilizers, or at least reduce the dosage of tranquilizers. Music increases the metabolic activities within the human body. It accelerates the respiration, influences the internal secretion, improves the muscular activities and as such affects the “Central Nervous System” and Circulatory System of the listener and the performer. The modern revival of music therapy has not yet sufficiently progressed to indicate its full utility. Several problems immediately invite further research. Under existing conditions, it would seem advisable to broaden the foundation of musical research. Not only to advance the ethical and moral rights of the human being, but also to prevent, if possible, the negative and destructive influences which may be due to ignorance of the laws governing the effects of sound and rhythm. The Indian would regard it as a sacrilege to profane his magic music, and would further insist that such profanation would destroy the healing power of the rites. It is obvious that the psychological effect of the therapeutic music would be greater if the patient understood that the scientific foundation of the procedure had been thoroughly established. The following are general guidelines to maximize the effectiveness of the music. To wash away stress, try taking a 20-minute “sound bath.” Put some relaxing music on your stereo, and then lie in a comfortable position on a couch or on the floor near the speakers. For a deeper experience, you can wear headphones to focus your attention and to avoid distraction. Choose music with a slow rhythm - slower than the natural heart beat which is about 72 beats per minute. Music that has repeating or cyclical pattern is found to be effective in most people. As the music plays, allow it to wash over you, rinsing off the stress from the day. Focus on your breathing, letting it deepen, slow and become regular. Concentrate on the silence between the notes in the music; this keeps you from analyzing the music and makes relaxation more complete. If you need stimulation after a day of work, go for a faster music rather than slow calming music. When going gets tough, go for a music you are familiar with such as a childhood favorite or favorite oldies. Familiarity often breeds calmness. Take walks with your favorite music playing on the walkman. Inhale and exhale in tune with the music. Let the music takes you. This is a great stress reliever by combining exercise (brisk walk), imagery and music. Listening to the sounds of nature, such as ocean waves or the calm of a deep forest, can reduce stress. Try taking a 15- to 20-minute walk if you’re near the seashore or a quiet patch of woods. If not, you can buy tapes of these sounds in many music stores. I take a great pleasure in introducing this contribution to the Music lovers of India. I am sure this little knowledge will prove a great help in increasing awareness for Music Therapy. Physiological, Psychological, Physical, Moral, Intellectual, and Spiritual effects of music confirm the supremacy of Indian Music. 42 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
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MOVIE REVIEW
anjaana anjaani thumbs down by Hassan Ali
A weekend to while away and don’t know what to do. Catch up with a movie in your nearest cinema halls. Before you head for a day of fun, butter popcorns and visual treat to those tired eyes, read on our verdict on the latest movies. This anjana anjani Jodi doesn’t live up to expectation Directed by Siddharth Raj Anand, Anjaana Anjaani is a romantic comedy, where Priyanka (Kiara) is playing a character based in San Francisco, while Ranbir (Akash) is doing the role of a young man residing in ‘The Big Apple, i.e. New York, who is extremely introvert by nature. Ranbir has portrayed the role of Akash perfectly and I assure you that his total persona will remain with you long after you leave the theatre. Akash has had a failed business, while Kiara has had a failed relationship. Fed up, they both decide to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. However, both land up on the same bridge at the same time. One thing leads to another and Akash and Kiara decide to end their lives on 31st December. With 20 days to go, they decide to fulfill their unfinished wishes and thus begin their journey. Director Siddharth Anand has a fine sense of story and how to present his characters well. ANJAANA ANJAANI is no different. Of course, you don’t take to the film instantly, primarily because it’s not the usual prem kahani. In fact, there’s hardly any movement in the story in the first hour. It’s a collage of some wonderful, some okay moments, some frankly pathetic ones and some hilarious one liners. The sequence at the bridge and the various attempts at committing suicide stay with you and so does the sequence in the sea, when they go sailing and decide to swim are shot perfectly. Also, the first hour unwinds at a leisurely pace and that’s bothersome. When two of the film industry’s finest actors meet, it puts more pressure on the film. Ranbir is an actor with an infinite range and his dedication to his work is evident in every film. I have often stated that he is the finest actor of his generation and the fact comes alive yet again as you watch him donning a new character in ANJAANA ANJAANI. Priyanka sinks into the role beautifully, so much so that she forgets herself and starts becoming Kiara. When an actor kills his or her eminence and surrenders completely to the role is when the film really takes off. Priyanka has this unique quality. Zayed Khan is likable in a cameo. Tanvi Azmi is wonderful. On the whole Anjana Anjani is just a one time watch and it does not live up to the hype it had created. The whole story is so much expected that u feel why am I watching the movie at all. Except few good romantic scenes, one or two comic scenes the whole movie is just ok.
This Anjana Anjani act well in a poor story line. Thumbs down to this one. I rate this movie 2.5 on 5. Watch it if u have lot of free time. 44 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
A Day from his Diary...
CHIT CHAT
By Dipika Pillay
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POST LUNCH TIME Taking calls for orders, checking with completion of work, managing his 250 member manpower and clearing bills keep him still busy. He breaks for lunch but not before helping and assisting the cook with his cookery. “The taste making process becomes my lunch” he guffaws with delight. 46 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 1-15, 2010 2010
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Working out
EVENINGS Its fitness time and around six thirty he arrives at his gym. After a round of handshakes with the trainers, helpers and instructors, he is all set for his session. “I maintain a lean look . My training is all about muscle building , weight gaining and push-ups. It’s been three years I have taken to fitness and I love every bit of it.”
NIGHTS After getting back home, followed by a quick shower, change of clothes and dab of cologne he heads out to party and unwind. “If I’m terribly tired I miss going out and hit the bed early, if not I’m hanging out with friends- I go partying or settle for a quite dinner. My weekend plans are also unplanned- you never know what my mood predicts. As of now our entire family is getting geared up to witness my elder brother’s wedding. It’s a big moment and we are leaving no stones unturned to make the marriage a huge celebration. I’m quite busy with the preparations” he reports smiling with pride.
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FASHION
Fashion Faux Pas TOP 13 FASHION MISTAKES
When it comes to fashion and trends, we all want the same thing- to look great! Unfortunately, there are some fashion errors that we might not be aware of, but those we might make. These fashion faux pas are visible and can completely ruin a perfectly good outfit. Here’s the dope on the top 13 fashion mistakes that women often make. WEARING OVERSIZED CLOTHING Now there is the wrong oversized clothing and the right over-sized clothing. The right over-sized clothing is some of this spring’s top trends such as the bubble skirt, which looks fabulous paired with a tighter fitting top and a highwaist belt. Wrong over-sized clothing is just plain wrong: huge knee-reaching t-shirts, baggy pants, you get the point. Make sure you buy clothes that fit you properly. WEARING RED AND GREEN AT THE SAME TIME Honestly, you will look like a Christmas tree. Red and green are two of the colors that you absolutely must avoid wearing together. These colors completely clash, so just stay clear. Also, it’s best to stay away from green and red makeup. If you decide to go for a green eyeshadow, don’t put on a brightred lipstick. Instead, opt for a clear gloss or a nude color. DIRTY SHOES It would be bad enough if you had shoes that were out of style, or didn’t match with your outfit, but if you have dirty shoes, you’re making a big fashion faux pas.
Make sure to keep your shoes in style, according to your outfit, and most importantly, clean! SHORT SKIRT AND SHORT TOP If you’re going to wear a miniskirt, don’t wear a short top with it! It is one of the worst fashion mistakes you could make because you’ll end up looking trashy. Instead, wear a miniskirt and pair it with a tee that reaches your hip bones. Play it up with a wide belt. If you’re into short tops, just wear jeans and steer away from short skirts. BULKY SHOES WITH FEMININE DRESS Whenever I see this, I always have to ask myself: “what was she thinking?” A floral, feminine dress should never be paired with bulky shoes such as thick platforms. This kind of dress deserves a pair of soft, delicate shoes. Anything with a small heel, and even wedges and espadrilles. TOO MUCH JEWELRY A pair of embellished earrings; a funky necklace; some bangles; a few rings; maybe a brooch. That is way too much jewelry for you, and for your outfit. So if you don’t want to look like an ornament, keep it simple! A thin, fine necklace and a pair of earrings is enough. Or if you decide for a pair of big, adorned earrings, keep it simple by wearing a few rings or a bracelet or two with that, but stay away from the necklace. Just know your limits.
WEARING FASHION THAT DOESN’T SUIT YOU If miniskirts are in, and you don’t have the greatest legs, that’s fine! You don’t have to abide by each and every single fashion trend that comes out. If something that suit your body type, it’s better to stay away from it. After all, most of us aren’t models and a lot of the fashion trends that spring up don’t suit everybody, so be careful what you choose. MORE THAN ONE PATTERN If you have flowers on your shirt, don’t wear plaid pants, or the other way around. Try to stick with one pattern in your outfit. A pair of plaid pants with a solid colored top, or a floral shirt with a pair of jeans. Don’t crowd your outfit with patterns. Keep it sweet and simple. TIGHTS ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE As I’ve mentioned before, not all fashion trends work for everyone. Some people should stay away from certain trends. Trends like tights for example. You know they stick to your skin and show off your legs, so if you don’t have shapely legs, don’t wear them please. I know they’re in, but if they make you look bad, avoid them I see so many women wearing tights with over-sized shirts,it absolutely amazes me. But try to avoid this very common mistake for your own good. PANTY LINES Need I say more? If you’re going to wear thin, clingy, or even white pants, be aware of it and don’t walk out with embarrassing panty lines, but opt for a thong.
you just don’t want to admit it. Stay away from cheap self-tanners because they will bring you nothing but trouble. Instead, shell out some money for a better product such as Estee Lauder sunless and make sure you always exfoliate before applying self-tanner. SNEAKERS WITH EVERYTHING Sure, we all want to be comfortable in our shoes, but it’s not wise to always wear sneakers with everything from skirts, to jeans, to Capris. A lot of people like to wear sneakers with a jean skirt, and that’s completely fine, as long as you don’t do it all the time. It’s a comfy, sporty look, but you can make it classy and sexy. Instead, wear a pair of wedges or high heels. Don’t always pair your jeans with sneakers: it’s boring, and it’s tasteless. Spice up your outfit with a pair of hot stilettos. DON’T INDULGE That means don’t overdo sparkles, sequins, or any festive looking articles of clothing. While it’s fun to play with different colours, fabrics, and styles, keep it simple is very important. Wearing too much of a good thing can turn into a fashion disaster. If you’re going to wear a top that has sequins on it, keep it simple everywhere else and don’t embellish your outfit even more.
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BEAUTY
While it’s not clear if they actually work, facials tend to focus on two things: relaxing or acne-fighting. Most treatments involve a
cleansing of the skin, followed by
an extraction of blackheads and whiteheads, and finished off by
a mask or, in more severe cases,
Y K C A W S L A I C A F By Dipika Pillay
CHOCOLATE AND AVOCADO FACIAL
Dark chocolate facial masks have been used since the days of Cleopatra. In the past few years, there has been a steady revival of interest in their benefits. Chocolate facials are rich, exotic face packs that include raw cacao powder and other beneficial ingredients. The nutritional content of raw chocolate powder is astounding. Avocado helps deep clean and exfoliate dead skin cells. It’s also a natural detoxifier and helps to removes bacteria.
SPERM FACIAL Poop is not the only weird thing used for facials. At some spas you can get sperm facials for $250! Sperm contains spermine, a substance that has antioxidants properties and is supposed to help with acne too. And now a Norwegian company called Bioforskning is synthesizing and adding it to their products as well. 56 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
a chemical peel of glycolic acid
to remove the top layer of the
epidermis. However, facials can get creative. Get ready to flex
your face at some of the weirdest.
AZUKI MICROGRAINS FACIAL Azuki Micrograins and Brown Sugar Facial Soap from Chidoriya are made completely of azuki red bean micrograins and, you guessed it, organic brown sugar. According to Chidoriya, the Japanese have used the azuki red bean for ages in face wash and for good reason - it works to dissolve any oils that clog your pores. As for the brown sugar, well, it’s simple - the natural quality and texture of this typical cookie ingredient smoothes skin texture. The combination of the two, which is made through a month-long aging and curing process, makes for a hypoallergenic, fragrance and preservative-free face wash bar that Chidoriya says lasts twice as long as most bar soaps. Plus, it lacks alkali, a skin irritant present in many other washes. So, just one last time, skip that boring old facial and try the sugar.
TANGERINE FACIAL The Tangerine facial not only removes fine remove makeup but also brightens, heals and retexturizes skin. Four cups of tangerine juice, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon are added to form a smooth paste and then applied all over the body for an hour. It’s widely followed by Korean actresses to keep their skin glowing and free from freckles.
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NIGHTINGALE DROPPING FACIAL Yes, you’re read that right. Apparently, a spa in New York offers a Geisha facial ($180) that is supposed to soften and brighten skin. And one of the ingredients used in these facials is nightingale poop, which contains natural enzymes and guanine that cleanse skin and give it a pearly glow. In earlier times, this was used as makeup. Today, this weird facial treatment is available in London salons for £135. Expensive as it is, you will leave the salon with a smooth and clean feeling that is also odor-less. The nightingale droppings have effective enzyme guanine which heals your skin and bleaches it at the same time. Even monks have taken advantage of this for their exposed scalps.
GRAPEFRUIT AND PARSLEY FACIAL This facial is known to heal acne and pus filled pimples, but still isn’t the combination weird. Mix 3 tablespoons of very fine oatmeal with two tablespoons of chopped parsley in a bowl and add juice from half of a large grapefruit until you have a soft paste. Let the mixture rest 5 minutes. Spread soft mixture over your face and let dry for approximately 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Follow with toner and moisturizer.
SNAIL SLIME FACIAL Some companies are adding purified snail slime to their products. Snail slime contains allantoin, a substance that regenerates snail shells when they get damaged. When applied on the skin, it is said to have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it is supposed to make skin brighter, softer and to reduce the appearance of scars.
CAVIAR FACIAL Caviar does not only go well with sandwiches and ice creams. Yes, you can also apply it on your face. Caviar is a delicacy made from salted and processed fish eggs. It was common in Russian feasts and was the favorite of czars. Today, it has found a new and entertaining use. In many spas in America, caviar facials are in demand. This treatment costs around $185 and lasts for 90 minutes. They use frozen and dried caviar from Switzerland. According to skin specialists, this kind of face lift can fight aging, lessen wrinkles and make you look younger.
PLACENTA FACIAL Placenta is the organ present in mammals that connects the mother to the fetus. It protects and feeds the fetus and also allows fetal waste to be disposed. And now, purified human and cow placenta is used in several skincare products. Placenta contains vitamins, minerals and proteins that have conditioning and antioxidants properties, hydrating skin and improving its elasticity.
DEAD SEA SALT FACIAL Did you know that Cleopatra seduced Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony? She did it by flashing her healthy glowing skin. Her secret lies in using Dead Sea salt. This practice may be considered weird today since many people opt to use facial creams and wrinklereducing ointments. However, this cleansing and detoxifying substance has been used throughout the ages. Dead Sea salt lies at around 400 meters below sea level and belongs to the Syrian and East African Rift Valley. Containing more minerals than ordinary sea salt, it can get rid of stress, slow the aging process, and strengthen nails and bones. OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 57
ART
ZESTFUL & ZENLIKE A WALK THROUGH THE ART MEADOW “Art is not about paintings and sculptures alone; art is not about expertise and talent alone either. It’s about an expression so skilfully deployed that it takes the viewer’s breath away. Art is a passion” Hearing her speak about art is an experience by itself. After establishing Art Inc., a multifaceted art consultancy, Renu Rana went on to set up an academy of sculpture in Delhi. Her love for art shows no signs of waning. She had brought an art show to Hyderabad a couple of months ago which was significantly appreciated. Encouraged by the response, she brings yet another art exhibition to Hyderabad. Are you excited or anxious about the forthcoming exhibition? “It’s a mixed reaction, honestly. This once Im getting exclusive works of senior artists and I’m anxious to see the reaction of the art lovers of Hyderabad. For fear of stagnation, I keep experimenting with new artists, novel mediums and unique ways of exhibiting the outstanding works that I select. These experiments are exciting, but there is always insecurity about its success. So, yeah! Excited and anxious at the same time” How is it different from the last “experiment”, if I may use 58 TULIP OCTOBER 16-31, 2010
the term? “Animals mostly are part of the background or part of the composition, but the works I last displayed had just beasts as the protagonists. It was a bold step, with all the makings of a flop show, but it turned out to be such a surprise success! The upcoming exhibition is titled “Zest & Zen”, a collection of some cheerful and some peaceful works of Sidharth, Niren Sengupta, Nupur Kundu, Asit Patnaik, to name a few. It was difficult to form a common thread between so vastly different themes. It was a curator’s nightmare.” What prods you to take up these kinds of challenges? “The need to collect eclectic works, radical display and the attached excitement, anxiety spur me to do things differently. There are regular exhibitions at various art galleries, so exhibitions that I curate have to be diverse and different.” Why do you choose a star hotel instead of a regular gallery? “You say this because the last exhibition was at The Kakatiya, and the forthcoming one at the Taj Krishna. But these are the organizations that concur with my professional agenda and offer to host my exhibitions; UB Group as always been our beverage partner. Since my show is not regular, my venue is not regular either. I strive to be different.” So we are waiting to see her “differently” curated exhibition at the end of this month and see how she soars with her radical ideas. And here’s wishing her all the best!
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he apple has once again has recreated history by introducing the 4th generation I phone with all the breakthrough technology you can find in this particular model by apple. The retina display is more enhanced than the previous models-its more clearer, crisp and sharp that the human eye. It cannot distinguish individual pixels as the Retina Display makes the display to go as far as 326 pixels per inch. You should know that the maximum pixels our eyes can see is only 320 pixels per inch (12 inch away from our eyes) so, by increasing it to plus 6 you will barely see a pixilated icon on your iPhone 4 now. If you’ve been paying attention with the screen-res of your phones lately, the normal res is 480 x 320. What Apple just did to the iPhone 4, is it doubled its screen capacity. Obviously, the benefits will be amazing as well. This just means that it now has the ability to play games that’s beyond the usual resolution and it still can render the graphics on a crystal clear display. Obviously, it can now play 720p HD vids at ease. The iPhone 4 camera shoots gorgeous 5-megapixel photos and stunning HD video. And with its advanced backside illumination sensor, it captures beautiful images even in low-light settings. The built-in LED flash does double duty. When you’re taking pictures, it works as a flash. When you’re shooting video it can stay on to light up the scene. On the front of iPhone 4, the built-in camera is perfect for making Face Time calls and shooting self-portraits. The prediction before that it’ll have a front-facing camera as well is very real. Some of the notable features are, it has a 5mp rear cam with 5x digital zoom capability. You can now shoot 720p @ 30 frame rate recording and it has new applications — the iMovie and Facetime! Basically, iMovie is iPhone 4’s new way to edit video with just a tap. And we’re talking about full home video here, not those little clips. Price will cost you 4.99 USD, though. For the front camera, we have Facetime. This is the new way how iPhone 4 will meld the rear camera preview and your front-facing camera preview in your main display. It will also add the ability for you to shoot pics on landscape or portrait. Its the “Thinnest smartphone in the world”. How thin? Basically, it’s now 24% thinner than the iPhone 3GS. 4.5×2.31×0.37 inches to be exact. Although it gained a bit of its weight than its predecessor, pumping it to 137 grams. You’ll also notice that the steel rim at the side of the iPhone is now its new antenna. Somehow, this raises some concern for others to think that this design might mitigate the signal it receives during calls. Detail graphic quality here on your smartphone.
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Taj Deccan presents a solo art exhibition Rural Symphony by Jaya Bahetifrom. Her exhibition Rural Symphony brings to the audience her recent development of her imagery in conjunction with nature. This series is inspired by the rural landscapes and the charm of rural life, its simplicity and spontaneity. The paintings are on view from October 1 to October 17, 2010 from 10.00am to 8.00pm ‘OKTOBERFEST’At Collage- Ista Wash down the Bavarian delicacies with a special and unlimited selection of artisan meats and sausages like frankfurters, Pork Wieners, Pork Loin, Farmers style chicken and pork sausages, Stuffed loin of pork, Veal Bratwurst etc Lager at Rs.1100/- plus taxes onwards. Also available is beer package with special price. Till 17th October, open for dinner. For reservation and bookings, please call Ista @ 040-4450 8888 Diwali Delicacies @ Deli 9 Every Day - 11:00 AM Onwards Up To Sunday Oct 31 Deli 9 presents on its counter, the DELI 9 DIWALI DELICACIES, with the most mouthwatering and sinful chocolates for you to gift to all your friends and family! Salud!! To Margarita @ Bridge Bar Every Day - 7:00 PM Onwards Up To Sunday Oct 31 Whether a pre dinner cocktail or a post dinner dipple, the delectable dozen including classic, fresh fruit, liqueur, chocolate, virgin non alcoholic margarita is sure to entice you. 4PLAY At 4 @ Hard Rock Café Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - 4:00 PM Onwards Up To Sunday Oct 31 Enthralling and rejoicing your evenings this Summer just got better with Hard Rock Café’s Happier Hour “4Play at 4”. From Monday – Friday between 4:00-7:00pm get an exhaustive choice. Lunch Buffet Launch @ Momo Café Every Day - 12:00 PM Onwards Up To Sunday Oct 31 Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad launches its Lunch Buffet at a great value for money rate of Rs 299 + taxes. This lunch will include a four course meal from soup n salad to dessert! Teaser Tuesdays @ Liquids Every Tuesday - 8:00 PM Onwards Up To Sunday Oct 31 Liquids presents “Teaser Tuesdays” as another spectacle for the Nocturnal ones. It’s time to release your inner tease, grove to Hip Hop music and ladies get your drinks free! Happy Hours @ Bottles & Chimney Every Day - 11:00 AM Onwards Up To Sunday Oct 31 Get your drinks at 1+1 between 11am and 8pm, everyday of the week! OCTOBER 16-31, 2010 TULIP 61
HOROSCOPE
Suhasini is the multitasking queen of astrology. She is an expert tarot card reader who covers palmistry, nadi astrology and counseling. She excels in scientific astrology & can be contacted on www.tarotworldwide.blogspot.com, E-mail: tarotworldwide@gmail.com or 09393026634, 09290425451
TAURUS
GEMINI
– Ambitious and
(April 21 – May-21) (Loving and Full of Wisdom)
(May 22 - June 21) (Double Thing Happening)
This month the tarot card “The lovers” blesses you a gift of chocolates and flowers to your beloved. Romantic love and ideal friendship is a way of working together and it alienates conflict. A sense of peace and togetherness in life are a creative force. ‘Meeting of Mr. or Mrs.’ Right is on the cards says the tarot card “the strength”. Wear Red Colour for good luck. You’re lucky number is 6.
This month the tarot card “The Judgment” draws on Biblical images of souls rising awakened from the dead. The card tells you to look no further or wait no longer. New paths are opening for you. You may have to travel abroad for golden opportunity job or project. From this change you will ascend to new heights. ‘Balance is the key to happiness’ says the tarot card “The world”. Wear green colour for good luck. You’re lucky number is 8.
This month the tarot card “The world” says that you will bolster your spirits and self confidence. This will give you a great feeling of contentment and inner peace. The time has come when you let those close to you know about your dreams & schemes. You receive news that brings a smile to your lips. Be the harbinger of good news says the tarot card “The Judgment”. Wear Yellow for good luck. You’re Lucky Number is 4.
ARIES
(March 21-April 20) Creative
Karmic Tip – Gift a box of chocolates or flowers to your beloved.
Karmic Tips – Only you have the ability to bring balance and harmony in your life.
CANCER
LEO
(June 22 to July 22) (Power of Love Symbolizes Life)
(July 23 to Aug.23) (Divinity and Humility)
This month the tarot card “Five of wands” ‘lady luck’ smiles on you in the form of possibilities and potentialities. You would meet people who would reward, but not in a bitter or vindictive fashion. There would be great upheaval in your life and routine. Stick to your guns. Be assertive and confident if you wish to achieve a much desired goal says the tarot card “The World” Wear gray & white for good luck. You’re lucky number is 11.
This month the tarot card “King of swords” signifies an ideal opportunity to multiply your wealth through business undertakings and plans. You should heed your intuition and grab the chance that fate offers you. A change of job or growth in your current role will benefit you. Make sure that you check ‘Pros and cons’ of every aspect of the decision. Stay away from short-term gains and avarice says the tarot card “King of cups”. Wear Orange or Green. You’re lucky number is 9.
Karmic Tips – Increase your knowledge and focus on a specialized profession.
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Karmic Tips- Take guidance, but follow your heart, your decisions and judgment will be accurate.
Karmic Tips- Without a reason, nothing happened.
VIRGO (Aug.24 to Sep.23) (Knowledge and Understanding) This month the tarot card the “King of pentacles” shows that you’ve reached the ‘Pinnacle’. People know you as a ‘reliable’ hard-working person. Concentrate on projects with reliable outcome. You are willing to do anything you can to accumulate more so you work ahead of everything else in your life including your family says the tart card “Six of wands”. Wear Navy blue or violet Colour for good luck. You’re lucky number is 5. Karmic Tips – The most significant things in your life should be faith, generosity and confidence.
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LIBRA (Sep. 24 to Oct.23) (Unfolding of Life Leads to Unity) This month tarot card “Knight of wands” indicates that winds of change are moving through, your life. This period brings travel, motion and change. You are proceeding to approach someone or something significant ever that you undertake is guided by clear and auspicious powers for all your blessings in life says the tarot card “The Queen of wands”. Wear Pale blue or Yellow for good luck. You’re lucky number is 9. Karmic Tips – Feel happy, and lighthearted, as your worries will soon leave.
CAPRICON (Dec 22 – Jan 20) (Numerous Goals to be Conquered) This month the tarot card “Five of cups” signifies that you have experienced great losses, yet should not lose heart. Remember that ‘Yesterday’ is a cancelled ‘cheque’, ‘tomorrow’ is a ‘promissory’ note but ‘today’ is a ‘cash’. So spend it wisely. The sun will shine again soon and life will be much happier and satisfying than ever before says the tarot card “The Sun”. Wear blue or pink colour is good luck. You’re lucky number is 6. Karmic Tips: Beware of mood swings and dissatisfaction.
SCORPIO (Oct 24 to Nov 22) (Any kind of Force is in dual aspect) This month the tarot card “Ace of swords” signify that your stars reflect a great flow of positive energy and you should channelize to overcome any hurdles. Your thoughts are dimmed by a haze, remove and adopt a strong sense of integrity says the tarot card “The Star”. Wear Pink or burgundy colour are good luck. Lucky Number is 18. Karmic Tips: For a magnetic aura, have positive thoughts.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21 to Feb 18) (Promotion of Communication) This month the tarot card “Queen of pentacles” showers ultimately all your toil and attempts has materialized and you have reached the top of the peak. You have become increasingly money-minded and only want to earn more and more of this intoxicant. Friends and family – will become secondary for you. You should channelize your energies towards ventures that will yield ‘sure’ and ‘profitable’ results says the tarot card “The wheel of fortune” Wear Brown colour for Good Luck. Your lucky number is 4. Karmic Tips: Remember ‘persuasion’ can achieve anything you want in life.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 to Dec 21) (Idealism and Noble Aspirations) This month the tarot card “Six of cups” signify about the days gone by with a ‘smile on your lips’ and a ‘song in your hearts’. Give into the ‘now’ rather than be struck in the ‘then’. Explore fresh vistas, undergo novel adventures and create new bonds. Enrich your life and benefit from what the ‘present’ month offers you says the tarot card “The Moon”. Wear Purple for good Luck. You’re Lucky Number is 21. Karmic Tips: Overcome addictions with a ‘strong will’ and a ‘positive frame of mind’.
PISCES (Feb 19 – March 20) (Struggle Leads to Success) This month the tarot card says “Four of swords” signifies that success is the ‘sweetest’ reward for which results and actions you might have to pay a heavy cost. The cards foretell that you will try level best to succeed but will have to battle constant loss and feelings of despondency, misery and suffering. The joy of triumph might be tinged with ‘clouds of sorrow’ says the tarot card “The Moon ”. Wear Sea Green Colour for good luck. Your lucky number is 8. Karmic Tips: Acceptance is the key of happiness now.
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