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December 01, 2014

TRAVEL

5 Winter-perfect Destinations around Pune

NH7 Weekender Special

10 Cool Things Spotted at NH7 This Year

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PUNE’S WINTER ENSEMBLE Here’s what Pune will be strutting in this chilly season

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InstaPune | Scor’d | Pune Express | Nightlife

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Hello, Winter!

It’s my favourite season of the year. Mainly because it’s just so beautiful! The crisp, cool air laced with freshness that only winter can bring… It is also a season that is ideal for food lovers. Every dish and beverage that is meant for the winter has a warm, hearty feel to it.

And this juxtaposition of the season and all we do is what makes it the best.

“Keeping in tune with winter and its warmth, we’re bringing you some of the trends and styles you should take note of and ideally embrace this winter.” @adityakuber

While winter brings about a certain starkness in nature (what with it immediately following Fall), it also gives us the opportunity to cocoon ourselves in layers of clothing. More warmth. Keeping in tune with winter and its warmth, we’re bringing you some of the trends and styles you should take note of and ideally embrace this winter.

There’s something for everyone here and most of all, it’s all warm!

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Yes, there’s the usual good stuff as well and we always look to your feedback on everything we write. Do share!

Editors

Till next time…

Aditya Kuber

Veethi Telang Apeksha Bhagchandani

Contributors Sharan Garcha Parmeet Kohli Protima Tiwary Hanisha Lalwani Amruta Ghate Richa Satpute

Aditya Kuber

Design

Prasanta Kundu Maddy Kulkarni Sanjali Manekar Anishka Gurjar

Marketing Anish Sohoni Rekha Achtani

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IN THIS ISSUE

December 01, 2014

LIVE

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PUNE EXPRESS

08 Yummy Bowls FOOD

of Warmth

Try these six whacky soups and beat the chills.

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Cocktails this Party Season

Welcome the slight nip in the air with Pune’s very own winter special cocktails. We toured the city to bring you the latest cocktails fortified with brown liquors, sure to warm the cockles of your heart!

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INSTAPUNE

Capturing the soul of Pune on Instagram

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10 Cool Things Spotted at NH7 This Year...

The music rocked. So did the food. Here are ten hatke things that were just as amazing.

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Pune’s Winter Ensemble Here’s what Pune will be strutting in this chilly season.

20 Around Pune this TRAVEL

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Winter

5 winter-perfect destinations around the city.

SCOR’D

Reviewing all you can watch, read and eat in Pune.

EVENTS These are set to rock Pune for the next 2 weeks.

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PUNE EXPRESS

Chill, Pune!

We all have a couple or more of favourite spots in the city that we like hanging out in with family and friends. Chilly December brings with it a festive air, giving us more of a reason to spend time with family and the pals, whether that’s over some hot tea, great food or simply a few beers (or something stronger). We asked a few locals about their top spot, where they like spending their December evenings...

Anisha Daswani

Pooja Date

Student

Finance Executive

The ultimate spot for me to chill with friends will have to be High Spirits in Koregaon Park. A bunch of us make sure we meet there at least once a week over lunch or dinner. I love the music, ambience and food. And I especially like the open-air seating wherein one can enjoy the nip in the air and still feel cosy due to the lovely and comfortable surroundings.

I love sitting at the Barista in Camp while I watch the festive lights and passerby while sipping on a hot cuppa with a couple of friends. There’s something about Decembers in Pune and spending them outdoors. It isn’t as cold here as some of the other cities I’ve lived in and yet everything seems so perfect.

Melissa Punjabi

Aarti Bhosale

Social Media Executive

Student

My current favourite spot will have to be Irish Village in Koregaon Park. Great wine, good company and the perfect ambience always makes for an evening well spent. I love their decor and food too. The place has a comfortable and cosy wintry feel about it.

I absolutely love chilling at the roadside stalls in Viman Nagar, the area where I stay.

There’s so much of variety we have here now; momos, South Indian joints, yummy chinese food, shakes etc. Us friends meet up at one of the stalls every other evening and relax and unwind, watching passersby, chatting and laughing.

Such evenings are just perfect; chilly air, hot food and great friends!

Mehul Sharma IT Professional

My favourite spot in the city, especially during the winter, is a dhaba on the highway not very far from Baner. It’s called Sayali and one can easily miss the place at night as they’re not very well lit up. A group of us try going there for dinner every other Sunday. You must try their Biryani and spicy chicken curry.

It’s a lovely and clean place with good service. The whole package just warms me up!

Karuna Yashwant Interior Designer

It’s got to be Terttulia. The place’s decor just takes me back to Goa. Being there during the chilly season is even better.

Whether it’s for brunch in the warm sun or for a casual dinner in a cosy sweater, I simply love being there with family or friends. Other than that, I like hanging out at The Flour Works in Kalyani Nagar too.

We would love to know your views on the topic.

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Warmth

There’s some food we immensely relish during every given season. For example, cool fruits during the summer, hot bhajiyas and wadas during monsoons. Winters are finally here and what better way to enjoy chilly evenings spent by the window or on a terrace with a hot bowl of homemade soup, no? Nourishing, healthy and oh so comforting. We came up with six unusual yet simple soup recipes for you to enjoy this season. Read up and get cooking!

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FOOD

Potato Soup

Easy to prepare and high on energy, this potato soup is a must-try for all potato lovers.

Ingredients •

5 large potatoes

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Some black pepper

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2 green onions

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Salt

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Some dried basil

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Water

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2-1/2 cups milk (more if needed)

Preparation

Peel the potatoes and chop them into halves and then into fourths. Finely slice the green onion (don’t use the tops and bottoms) and mince. Add the potatoes and onion into a medium-sized sauce pan with water to cover and two shakes of dried basil flakes. Boil on high heat for about 30 minutes. Drain the water until it is just under the level of your cooked potatoes. Add about 2-1/2 cups of milk. If it doesn’t look soupy enough, add a dash or two more. Now mash the potatoes like you would with mash potatoes, but leave some small chunks of them for texture. Add pepper and salt to taste. Then heat again for about two to three minutes and serve.

Chicken Noodle Soup

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This aromatic broth will work wonders on cold, hungry winter nights. The ginger in the soup will help cure a cold too!

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Ingredients

Mint or basil leaves and a little shredded chilli (optional) to serve

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900 ml chicken or vegetable stock

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1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 175 g

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1 tsp chopped fresh root ginger

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1 garlic clove, finely chopped

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50 g rice or wheat noodles

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2 tbsp sweetcorn, canned or frozen

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2-3 mushrooms, thinly sliced

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2 spring onions, shredded

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2 tsp soy sauce, plus extra for serving

Pour the stock into a pan and add the chicken, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, partly cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender.

Remove the chicken to a board and shred into bite-size pieces using a couple of forks. Return the chicken to the stock with the noodles, corn, mushrooms, half the spring onions and soy sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the noodles are tender.Ladle into two bowls and scatter over the remaining spring onions, herbs and chilli shreds. Serve with extra soy sauce for sprinkling.

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Leftover Leg of Lamb Soup

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This is a great way to use leftover mutton (or any other meat for that matter) A definite hit, especially if you’re looking at an easy meal.

Ingredients •

1 leftover leg of lamb

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Leftover sauce from leg of lamb

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1/4 cup vinegar

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3 onions or leeks, peeled and coarsely chopped

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3 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped

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1 red or green pepper, seeded and chopped

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3 turnips, peeled and chopped

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3 zucchini, chopped

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4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

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Water

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Several sprigs of fresh thyme, tied together

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1/2 teaspoon crushed dried green peppercorns

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1/4 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes

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A generous pinch of saffron threads

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Salt or fish sauce

Preparation Place the vegetables in a large, stainless steel pot with the lamb, vinegar and leftover sauce. Cover with filtered water and bring to a boil. Skim before adding thyme, chilli flakes and saffron. Cook gently, covered, for about 12 hours or longer. At least 1 hour before serving,

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remove the lamb and strain the sauce into another large pot. Add the optional currants to this broth and simmer for one hour or more. Meanwhile, discard the cooked vegetables and let the meat cool. Remove the meat from the bone and cut across the grain into small pieces.

Return the meat to the broth and season to taste.

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Pasta Soup

Do something different with the pasta! How about a healthy, low fat soup full of fiber?

Ingredients •

1 tbsp olive oil

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2 carrots, chopped

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1 large onion, finely chopped

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1ltr vegetable stock

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400g can chopped tomatoes

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200g frozen mixed peas and beans

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250g pack fresh filled tortellini (we used spinach and ricotta)

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A handful of basil leaves (optional)

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Grated parmesan to serve

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Pizza Soup Save this one for times when you are craving a thick tomato sauce, and of course when you’re almost starving!

Preparation Heat oil in a pan. Fry the carrots and onion for 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the stock and tomatoes and then simmer for 10 minutes. Add the peas and beans with 5 minutes to go. Once the veggies are tender, stir in the pasta. Return to the boil and simmer for 2 mins until the pasta is just cooked. If you’re using basil, then stir it in now. Season, then serve the soup in bowls topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan and slices of garlic bread.

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1 tablespoon butter

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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1/4 cup minced onion

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2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed

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150 gm of bread, in 1 inch chunks

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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning herbs

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1/2 cup chicken broth or stock (and more for thinning if needed)

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1 1/2 ounce canned tomato sauce or diced/whole tomatoes

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1 tablespoon tomato paste

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1/2 teaspoon balsamic (or apple cider) vinegar

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Salt and pepper to taste

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1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and/or parmesan cheese (to top off the soup before serving)

Preparation

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Place a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and oil and when sizzling, add the onion. Fry the onion until it’s soft and just turning brown. Turn up the heat to high and add the bread chunks and garlic. Fry until any liquid is soaked up and the bread begins to become crispy. Add the 1/2 cup of chicken stock and stir in, and lower the heat. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar and Italian herb seasoning, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add more chicken stock to thin the soup to your preferred consistency (it should be thick). Simmer for an additional minute. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle a little parmesan and/or mozzarella cheese on top and serve!

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Corn & Shrimp Chowder

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Easy to prepare, this creamy corn soup can be refrigerated for 2 days or frozen up to a month!

Ingredients •

1 tablespoon margarine or butter

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped

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1 large onion, coarsely chopped

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1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped

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2 packs (10 ounces each) frozen whole-kernel corn

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2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth

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2 teaspoon sugar

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne). Add more if needed.

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1 3/4 pound medium shrimp

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1/2 cup half-and-half or light cream

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Chopped fresh thyme leaves for garnish

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Preparation Melt the butter in olive oil over medium heat until hot.

Add carrots, onion and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender; for about 15 minutes, stirring often.

Reserve 1 1/2 cups corn. Add remaining corn to the pan; stir in chicken broth, sugar, salt, thyme, ground red pepper and 2 cups water. Heat to boiling over high heat.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, shell and de-vein 20 shrimps, leaving the tail part of the shell on, for garnish. Shell and de-vein the remaining shrimp, then slice each horizontally in half and set aside. In a blender at low speed, with the center part of the cover removed to allow steam to escape, blend the soup in small batches until very smooth. Pour each batch into a large bowl.

Return the blended soup and reserved corn to the same saucepan; stir in half and half. Heat the soup over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.

Add the sliced shrimp and cook for 5 minutes longer or until the shrimp turns opaque throughout. To serve, spoon the chowder into 10 bowls; garnish each with 2 whole shrimp. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

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Pune’s Winter

ENSEMBLE WHAT’S YOUR FASHION STATEMENT? Veethi Telang

Bundle up in style for Pune Unltd.’s fashion-savvy editors lay down a handy guide on winter fashion for all you Puneri fashionistas. Experiment, splurge, dive in – there’s so much you can do to look effortlessly stylish this chilly season. So, “warm up”!

“But, where are the chills?”, I ask myself every winter that I’ve experienced in Pune. Blame it on my upbringing in Madhya Pradesh and parts of Delhi; I’ve often missed the teeth-chattering, numb fingers, layers of sweaters and, beanies. Sadly, it’s December already and my pullovers and jackets look at me, pleading, waiting to be brought into use. Well, nice try, you lot! It’s not yet time.

That said, if there’s one thing I love about Pune winters, it’s this – there’s absolutely no compromise in sight when it comes to fashion! Seriously, if you’re even a bit concerned about your fashion, how would you prefer dressing up? Like a walking-talking pile of woolen sack or a like a trendy, chic fashionista? As much as I love snuggling, I’d go with the latter. And that, is what makes Pune winters drool-worthy. Pune brings with it endless possibilities of experimenting with fashion and, being a fashion blogger, what more could I ask for? So, in this issue, we decided to explore the latest winter fashion trends that Puneri mulgis can make the most of. Take note as we decode the trendiest pieces hanging in Pune’s stores and get inspired. Time for a splurge, eh?

BODY-CON KNIT DRESSES There’s no way you can rule body-cons out of Indian fashionistas’ idea of fashion, can you? We’re obsessed with all things slim-fit, and truth be told, no matter what size we are, there’s one utterly fitted dress hanging in every girl’s closet. Am I wrong? I doubt it. We came across so many body-con dresses in knit material, perfect for this season. Team them up with high-heel ankle boots and

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Accessorise with: An oversized bling clutch is all you need to take your knit dress to an all new level.

SEQUINED SWEATERS Are they the most gorgeous thing ever or what?

Whether it’s Zara, Promod or Mango – bling sweaters are everywhere! The best thing about these sweaters is that they’re made from thin woolen material, which makes it easy for us to wear as and when mild chills kick in. Simply wear them over a neutral-coloured spaghetti or a soft tee and you’re done. If you ask me, I’d love to team these sequined sweaters with an abovethe-knee chiffon skirt or leather leggings. Edgy or feminine – they’ll bring out your personality like none other.

Accessorise with: Statement finger rings and a tasseled sling.

CROPPED PULLOVERS Now these, are one of my favourite winter trends!

There’s not a single store we went to that didn’t have cropped pullovers on display. If you dare to flaunt a bit of that waistline, cropped pullovers are the way to go. So what if you’re a little towards the plumper side? Here’s the good news – team that pullover up with a pair of high-waist slim-fit jeans and wear sky-high heels. As for petite women with enviable waistline, how about a pair of denim shorts and knee-high boots? Alternately, a long, chiffon maxi skirt in a contrasting colour is the way to feminine. Don’t forget to slip into a pair of t-strap flats in case of the maxi skirt.

Accessorise with: Dramatise the pullover with a layered neckpiece and carry a vintage satchel.

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FAUX FUR WRAPS & STOLES Channel your inner Rihanna with a faux fur stole and tell the world you’re not to be messed with! While you may not see a lot of women in Pune carrying a fur stole, isn’t that reason enough to start a trend in the city? Now, I agree it’ll be catastrophic to carry it over a trenchcoat (you don’t want to start sweating within minutes), how about wearing a minimalistic knee-length dress and wrapping it around your neck. Pull out a bright solid-coloured dress from your closet that you’ve always wanted to accessorise differently. The faux fur stole is just the right option for you. As for shoes, strappy heels would make for a lovely look.

Accessorise with: An oversized leather clutch or a classic leather tote.

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BOYFRIEND BLAZERS Are we back to basics or what? There’s no other option.

They. Just. Won’t. Go. Out. Of. Fashion. Boyfriend jackets and blazers are perfect for this weather – they’re edgy, no-fuss and instantly elevate any look. Whether you team them up with a pair of basic boyfriend jeans, trousers, skirts, dresses or even denim shorts, they end up stealing all the limelight. A total must-have in every girl’s closet, boyfriend blazers can be donned in a million ways. I, for one, love to throw mine over a V-neck tee and super-loose trousers. Sky-high leopard print heels on my feet and off I go!

Accessorise with: A statement bling necklace, a classic wrist watch and, if you think you can pull it off - a classic hat.

WOOLEN MINI-SKIRTS Woolen mini-skirts kind of defy the purpose, if you ask me. But, aren’t they adorable? If you’re blessed with enviable gams, give a go to miniskirts made from knit material or wool. Almost all fashion stores in Pune have them on sale and winter in Pune gives you an opportunity to make the most of them. Team them up with a crisp white shirt or a pullover and knee-high boots.

Should you wish to go a bit more feminine, add a pair of black stockings underneath the skirt and slip into ballerina flats. Who said we can’t wear skirts during winters?

Accessorise with: A shoulder tote, long necklace to add length to your body and a beanie.

Truth be told, Pune winter is a win-win situation for all. While you can experiment all you want with fashion, you can also keep yourself warm and comfy throughout the season. The afore-mentioned trends are definitely a must-try for every woman in Pune who aspires to go an extra mile.

Have fun, keep experimenting and don’t forget to add a personal touch to your style. Let’s make this winter fashionable, dear ladies.

All Photos: Apeksha Bhagchandani

Apart from being the editors of Pune Unltd., Veethi Telang and Apeksha Bhagchandani also run a Pune-based fashion blog by the name of Sequinsanity. Visit www.sequinsanity.com for more details.

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10 Cool Things

Spotted at NH7 This Year...

The Bacardi NH7 Weekender music festival gets better with each passing year and as always, we had a blast. The music and food were no doubt fantastic but, here are 10 things that added to why it’s the happiest festival!

Hanisha Lalwani 1. Selfie Sticks

6. Stray Dog Jam Room

Taking selfies just got a lot simpler with the selfie sticks.

Lots of festival goers got along their flashy new sticks, flashed their bright smiles and went click happy at the Weekender. In addition to hands chopping in the air to the music, there were a couple of raised selfie sticks too!

Whether you like them or not, festival founder Vijay Nair was quite vocal about his disapproval of selfie sticks!

This was s great feature at thr Weekender where there was a space dedicated to up and coming bands who could jam. Some of the bands jamming caught the attention of festival goers who were enjoying their music. The best bit was seeing the base guitarist of the Seattle-based band Motopny join in on one of the jam sessions.

7. Bucket ‘n’ Me 2. Steel Mugs Alcohol served in steel mugs were the newest feature at the bar this year. The mug came with a hook that enabled one to latch it on to them at the waist instead of lugging it around. With ‘I was there’ inscribed on it, the mug also double shifted as a Weekender souvenir and lots of people took it with them.

3. Ferris Wheel A giant Bacardi branded Ferris wheel was a popular addition to this year’s Weekender. Some moving trippy LED projections were visible from afar. We saw a crowd lining up for a chance to ride.

Find it annoying carrying around that Bacardi bucket moving from stage to stage? Bucket n me is an innovation wherein the buckets can now be strapped on so all people had to do was sip and make hand hearts in the air.

8. Graffiti - If the graffitied Tata Nano caught the attention of many in the previous edition of NH7, this time it was the turn of Mercedez Benz. We saw artists paint over a swanky white Benz.

9. Art Installation

A small remote controlled drone camera was probably our most favourite feature! It was on the job of capturing moments of the festival from up above. It hovered over the perimeter of the grounds, sometimes coming as low as head level!

This is one thing we look forward to seeing at every Weekender. Huge art installations have seamlessly found their space at the festival and this time it was the gigantic lit flower installation at The Dewarist stage. What made the installation even more special is the ‘gaddas’ that were placed below each flower where festival goers were laying down and soaking in the music and experience by gazing up into the starlit sky.

5. Trampoline

10. Colours

Yes, there was a trampoline at the Weekender! And there were lots of trampoline junkies jumping up and high and having a really great time!

The music experience was made even more magical with a burst of colourful confetti during the last half of Amit Trivedi’s set. The sky was even brought alive with some spectacular fireworks’ display reaffirming that the NH7 Weekender was indeed the happiest place to be!

4. Drone

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Around Pune this Winter The beautiful rosy winters are almost upon us Punekars. For any average Punekar, winters can be called winters only if the temperatures drops below 10 degrees and the morning air has such a chill that you can pretend to blow smoke out of an ‘O’ shaped mouth! What better time to see the glory of our blessed Pune countryside than this? Winters just bring out the best of natural bounty near Pune. Here are our top winter getaways from Pune.

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Panhala Fort The jewel of the Sahyadris, Panhala fort is situated near the city of Kolhapur. Standing tall at 3177 feet, the fort overlooks a pass in the Sahyadri Mountain range. Winter brings out a totally different side of this beautiful fort. Marvel at history in a hidden well called the Andhar

Bavadi, granaries called Ambarkhana and Dharma Kothi, a viewing pavilion called Sajja Kothi and the gateways or Teen Darwaza. Panhala Fort is a famour tourist attraction and can get pretty crowded during the weekends and so, we recommend picking a weekday to visit.

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Village Purushwadi Sometimes the city life can become too much of a hassle for you and driving down to another crowded tourist destination seems like too much of work to do! Let grassroutes take care of you. Next time you are in the office lustily browsing holiday magazines, just navigate to www.grassroutes.co.in and take your pic from their rustic village holidays. We picked Purushwadi, a village

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located at just 220 km from Pune. This tribal village is inhabited by the ‘Hindu Mahadeo Koli’ tribe. Renowned for being rice cultivators and skilled animal herdsmen; these villagers are warm, simple and full of wonder. Stay in tents, participate in local activities and come back more prosperous than you ever were!

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Kaas Plateau Anybody who can boast of being a traveler has to visit this blooming plateau of flowers near Satara on the outskirts of Pune. Even though November is the last month when you can see the plateau in full bloom, you can visit

Tapola Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar overdone for you?

Then welcome the winter chill in this lush, rustic, picturesque lakeside town just ahead of Mahabaleshwar, which is also called the ‘Mini Kashmir of the Western Ghats’. Located at just about 150 km from Pune, the drive to Tapola is truly scenic. While here, indulge in some boating activities in the foggy lake or for the more adventurous lot, there are many unknown forts in the dense forest around the lake in Tapola like Vasota and Jaygad.

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the place now as well because it’s just as beautiful. Click some awesome dew kissed selfies, walk among a lush bed of over 150 varieties of flowers or just pour some coffee out of your thermos and enjoy the scenic beauty.

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Dapoli This one’s for all you beach bums out there. We all know Goa is the place to be but, this winter, why not take a break from the usual and drive down the scenic ghaats to the beach town of Dapoli? At just 184 km, Dapoli is ideal for that extended weekend break. The best part is that even if you are NOT a beach bum, this town has something for everybody. For the history buffs, it has

Suvarnadurg and Kanakadurg forts, for the water babies, there are the pristine beaches; the ones at Murud and Ladghar are definitely worth visiting. For the devoted lot, there are many Ganesh temples around the town too. If you are an explorer, Panhalakaji caves, 29 in total, are sited near the Kotjai and Dhakti rivers.

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Must-try Cocktails

this Party Season

Welcome the slight nip in the air with Pune’s very own winter special cocktails. We toured the city to bring you the latest cocktails fortified with brown liquors, sure to warm the cockles of your heart!

Richa Satpute

Pornstar Martini A decent splash of Absolut Vodka doubled with Passion Fruit puree & Euriska’s secret ingredients; it’s served straight up and pumped with bubbles. This one is a lady’s drink for sure. Sweet and potent at the same time. Well, that’s how we em!

Where: Euriska, Koregaon Park

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NIGHTLIFE COVER STORY Californian Zombie Made from 6 of the best rums around the world, this one comes on like a rich, old fashioned drink, but forthright in its flavors. It is intertwined by notes of cinnamon and sherry. Unlike the usual cocktails, there are no additions like synthetic flavours or ice, so definitely not for the lighthearted. Warned.

Where: The Ship, Kalyani Nagar

Golden Dazzle We like to call this one Sunny Summer because it instantly reminded us of receding sunrays, lazy evenings and patio chatting. The Gin, Ginger Ale and Lemon Juice combination is a classic and one that is rejuvenating and warming at the same time.

Where: Fishbowl, Hyatt Regency, Nagar Road

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COVER STORY Port Kokum A homemade Goan wine recipe with a hint of kokum and a punch of seasonal spices, it’s the perfect wintery drink to go with food and starters. We love this simple cocktail for its significant flavour and warming tones.

Where: Stone Water Grill, Koregaon Park

Kue-llusion 4 Bartender Sachin Gowda whips up this exquisite and unusual cocktail that reminded us of a bowl of punch served during Christmas. Made with Whiskey, Rosso Vermouth, Malibu, Angastura Bitters, with a dash of warm sweet spices like Clove, Cinnamon and Star Anise;

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it is even served in an old fashioned glass. There is no better way to share this than with friends, family while you’re surrounded with music and laughter.

Where: Kue Bar, Westin, Kalyani Nagar

Long Jack Iced Tea Don’t limit yourself from pouring your JD straight from the bottle. Order your Long Jacks that are a heady mix of Jack Daniels, Eristoff, Camino Bacardi Superior, Gin Triple Sec and Cola. This one is a slight variation of the Long Island Iced Tea and is sure to leave you light headed in no time.

Where: High Spirits, ABC Farms, Koregaon Park

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Siam Sunrays

The Irish knew what they were doing when they combined coffee, whiskey and whipped cream. This hot cocktail has been on our to-drink list since a long time.

Enjoy this smooth concoction on a chilly wintry night and let us know if you enjoy it as much as we did.

Siam Sunrays is Malaysia’s national cocktail. Nothing brown about this one; just a strong Malaysian cocktail with a spicy and strong Vodka, Malibu and Coconut Rum. Add to this some fresh lemon juice, ginger, and then a green chilli bashed into it. It comes to you garnished with a Thai red chilli. Yikes! A spicy cocktail, but definitely worth a shot.

Where: The Irish House, Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar

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Where: Hyatt Regency, Airport Road

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SCOR’DSTORY COVER

Film The Hunger Games:

Mockingjay Part I

Film Ungli

No hunger and no games.

Amatuerish piece of work.

Book Resonance by Ajay Pandey

Book Your Dreams are Mine Now

by Ravinder Singh

A geo-political thriller makes for an interesting read!

A love story that’ll touch your heart.

Food Frozen Monkey, E-square

Food IDDOS, Idlis and Dosas, Paud Road

A funky bar and kitchen

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Authentic South Indian food!

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Cupcakes Workshop

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December

Baking cupcakes is an art nowadays. Who doesn’t like them?!

You will learn with Cécile 3 types of bases cupcakes (chocolate, lemon and plain). For the topping, she will show 2-3 types of frosting and many ways to decorate the cupcakes with different pipping nozzles.

When December 3

December

Hard Rock Café & the Pune Foodie present ‘The LIIT Degree’

Hard Rock Café & The Pune Foodie present ‘The LIIT Degree’, a workshop which includes sampling of 2 LIITs and 2 rounds of starters. Also witness BaRockers flare and share the classic Hard Rock Cafe - LIIT recipes. You get to pick 2 LIITs from the rocking LIIT festival menu, followed by free entry to the band night by ‘Manefus’ at Hard Rock Café Pune.

There are a limited number of seats available for the workshop so reserve your seat soon!

Where Prelocate, Plot No. 20, Survey no 90/2/B and 90/3/B, Behind Bharat Gas, Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhwa, Pune

When December 4

Time 5 pm - 6 pm

Time 8 pm

Fee Rs. 650 per person

Fee Rs 1,250 (inclusive of taxes)

Contact Elisa (7709113678)

Contact +91 98198 44689

Where Hard Rock Café, near Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhwa, Pune

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December Demolition

Frameshift Initiatives and Domination Inc presents - December Demolition is back after a year! And this time it’s bigger and better. Brace yourselves for the 1st ever 2 day underground metal fest in Pune!

A Tribute to Iron Maiden: Around 30 musicians from Pune-Mumbai come together and pay tribute to the ultimate heroes of heavy metal! Member(s) of Albatross, Anarchy, Cruoris, DIRGE, Gaia’s Throne, Halahkuh ,Miki Learns to Mosh, ex- Meteor Tamed , What Plough? , The Abel Projekt, etc will belt out the best of Iron Maiden. A mixed line up on each song means this collaboration is not the one to miss out on!

OMERTA: Reptilian Death - This will be their first ever show in Pune. Come to witness brutal death metal in its finest form. Reptilian Death released an album last year titled “The Dawn of Consummation and Emergence”.

When 13 - 14 November Where Tarawade Clarks Inn, 1205/05/2 Shirole Road, Off JM Road , Pune Time 5 pm – 9.30 pm

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COVER STORY EVENTS

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Meet the Director

December

A man suffering from insomnia is tricked into buying a drug, Lucia that makes his desires come true in his dreams, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.

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Blackberrys Sharp Nights: Masters of World Music

Lost the Plot is giving you an opportunity to meet Pawan Kumar, Director of Lucia. With 4 awards and a nomination, this is a definite must-see!

Experience searing blues guitar riffs and silken soothing vocals through November and December, with the Hendrix of the Sahara Vieux Farka Touré and Divine Songstress Fatoumata Diawara, live! As a part of the Masters of World Music Tour.

When December 6

When December 3

Where Lost The Plot, Seasons Hotel, Aundh, Pune

Where Blue Frog, Pune

Time 8 pm

Time 7 pm

ABC Farms Cheese & Wine Fest 2014

Block your dates for the blocks of cheese! ABC Farms brings to you the much awaited Cheese and Wine Fest 2014 .They’re back this year with a bigger and better line up of wineries, restaurants and activities!

Pop by for some sharp cheese and sparkling wine at ABC Farms, and spread the word. We’ll see you there!

When 06 - 07 November Where ABC Farms, Koregaon Park, Pune Time 11 am – 11 pm

06-07 December

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