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ANNIVERSARY Special Issue - Part 1

STORIES OF SUCCESS Achievers speak of their journey & spell out their goals as they count their blessings

EATERIES MUST TRY

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Red Scion The new-age entrepreneurs have created a niche for themselves with their out of box thinking, leadership qualities and execution styles. We turn the spotlight on the Young Turks, to celebrate them.

68 Red Platter Slurp, bite, gorge, gulp. If you are in the mood to satiate your taste buds or just looking for an excuse to ditch that diet or struggling to ﬁnd out what more the city has on its menu- fellow foodie, you are at the right place! We offer you a full range.

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Red Reviews No one knows the city like we do because we explore the new and search out the extraordinary. We present all of them in one cool and quirky segment just for your convenience. Go for it.

Red Haute Rakul Preet Singh is one of the most popular and sought after actors. A skilled performer, she has over the years found ﬁrm footing in the industry and won the support of movie buffs along the way. She is deﬁnitely here to stay and slay!

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56 Red Parties Vizagites were on cloud nine at the ﬁrst full moon musical fest held at Sunray Village Resort. We show how ‘WOW’ and ‘AWESOME’ the event was. Don’t forget to ip to the ﬁrst birthday celebrations of cutie pie Adarsha with her near and dear.

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Park. Promising a ﬁtting ﬁnale is Visakha Utsav,

ying start from the helipad in beautiful VUDA

Chandrababu Naidu set heli-tourism off to a

the country, on Beach Road and Chief Minister

TU 142 Aircraft Museum, the ﬁrst of its kind in

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the

The city witnessed two signiﬁcant events:

t looks like a happy ending of 2017 for Vizag.

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Ramam’s Advanced Dental Care.

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Rakul Preet Singh is a cerebral star

Scion is what we call the column.

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the umbilical cord. Keeping the

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& well-wishers a joyous New Year.

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New Year air by proﬁling zealous, entrepreneurs who carry their family

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this make-over.

than before. We hope you enjoy

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AAKRUTHI VASTRA EXHIBITION BY CCAP The Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh organised their annual two-day exhibition Aakruthi Vastra at Hotel Green Park. G.Srijana, Joint Collector, inaugurated the exhibition. CCAP in collaboration with the JD Institute of Fashion Technology held a fashion show - Weaves of Andhra. On display were the exquisite and exclusive collections of AALANKRIT by Navita (block printed and embroidered cotton suits), Alankrit by Manju Jalota (Lucknowi Chikankari suits and saris), Ambi by Sujata Pai (handwoven saris, salwars and blouses), Priti Prashant (designer embroidered saris, suits and tunics), etc.

HIGH ON SPIRIT OF FESTIVITY Wouldn't you like to mix berries, dates, raisins and plums along with your favourite alcohol and herald the festive season? The city's crème de la crème did exactly that at a cake-mixing event held by Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach. The guests along with the staff were seen having a great time, enthusiastically indulging in the process amid cheers and laughter. V.Prabhu Kishore, Chairman, Varun Group, Praveen Kumar, District Collector and Ravi Rai, GM, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and Varun Beach Bheemili Resort, were prominently present. MIXING IT RIGHT Christmas is no fun without that traditional mouth-watering cake, preparations for which begin at least a month in advance. The newly-opened bakery section of Deccan Fried Chicken, D Bakes, too had a cake mixing ceremony with all fanfare. Krishna Sumanth, Managing Director, D Bakes, organised the event. Confectionery Chef, Gopi and Chef Rambabu, along with a few guests mixed heaps of dry fruits with alcohol. Ravi Teja, Prasad, Sub-Inspector Bharath & Ramkrishna of SBI were prominently present.

CAKE-MIXING AT DOLPHIN Ushering in the Christmas spirit, Dolphin Hotel organised a fun-ﬁlled cake-mixing ceremony at its banquet hall. Dy.General Manager I.T.Rama Krishna Rao, Executive Chef D.V.Naidu, HOD’s, staff members and in-house guests donned gloves, aprons and chef caps and joined in mixing nearly 300 kg of dry fruits, powdered spices, rum and other ingredients. The soaked mixture will be kept for a month before it gets baked as plum puddings, fruitcakes and a range of Christmas cake preparations. red | 6th anniv. issue | 24

STAND-UP COMEDY AT ITS BEST Vizag Komedians organised a stand-up comedy night featuring Gaurav Gupta and Ajay Samson, Manik Mehta and Suraj Misra at The Park Hotel. The event, hosted by Raouf Gangjee, saw the city’s crème de la crème in attendance. The comedians had all the guests in splits with their rib-tickling performances. The guests were later spotted feasting on the lavish spread of delicacies and sipping beverages. FESTIVITIES GALORE As the countdown for Christmas began and to ring in the festivities, The Park Hotel organised a traditional cake-mixing ceremony at AQUA. Donning gloves, aprons and chef caps, guests and staff members rolled up their sleeves and got down to the task. The colourful mixture of assorted dry fruits, cherries, dates, plums, currants, dried ﬁgs, glace cherries, brown sugar, mixed spices and almond akes were drowned in alcohol. The guests had a gala time catching up with each other.

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SHOPPING SOIREE Shobana Smriti, wife of the collector inaugurated Shopoholic, the city’s largest designer exhibition, at The Gateway Hotel. As many as 52 designers showcased their collection of saris, dress materials, kurtis, jewellery, home décor, daily care products, etc. The event was organised by Inara and managed by Razzmatazz. Jeeja Valsaraj, Vani Gannamani, Dr.Sugandhi, Twinkle Sahu, Lakshmi Anne, G.Anantram (Rohit Memorial Trust, NGO partner), besides others, graced the event. Amrapali of Inara promised to make this an annual feature.

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL LeJeune Medspa held a Christmas carnival for the children of Global AID NGO. As Santa arrived with goodies, the excitement on the faces of the hildren, who hail from remote tribal villages in Vizianagaram district, was heartwarming. “The carnival was held so that these children can be a part of the celebrations along with city kids,” said Deepa Kodali, Managing Partner of LeJeune Medspa. The children had an amazing story-telling session with Priya Gopalakrishnan. A cookie decorating activity was sponsored by Radisa and refreshments by Sharda Bakery and Creme Castle.

VAIBHAV LURES YOUNG FASHIONISTAS Vaibhav Jewellers does it again. With it’s out of the box initiatives, it wins the hearts of jewellery-lovers. This time about, the jewellers are out to lure the youngsters. It launched a light weight jewellery collection titled Tickling Light Weight Diamond Jewellery for the fashionistas. The collection has an exquisite and stunning array of jewellery starting from studs, pendants, chains to bangles and rings. The price starts from Rs.9,999. This collection was inaugurated by Lakshmi Swathi, M.Ramesh Reddy, MD, Swathi Promoters and Deepika, at V Square.

PRAKASHITES INTERACT WITH JAYDEEP Dr.Jaydeep Mukherjee, Director, NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium, interacted with Prakashites on the topics of the unusually close binary stars, ISS International Space Station and James Webb space telescope. They were shown clippings of the space shuttle and life of astronauts who witness 15 sunrises and sunsets in space per day. Jaydeep called upon the students to dream big and always be curious. Director, Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, Ch.Vasu Prakash graced the event. red | 6th anniv. issue | 28

BEAUTY BAR OPENS Actress Anu Emmauel inaugurated Beauty Bar, a one-stop destination for all beauty and make-up products. This store is located besides Sampath Vinayagar Temple. Mavuri Rajeswari lighted the traditional lamp. Mavuri Venkataramana, Chairman, CMR Group made the ﬁrst purchase. Directors Geetha Srikanth, Adari Srinivasa Rao and Babu graced the occasion. The opening saw the who’s who of the city in attendance. The directors said, “Beauty Bar is the ﬁrst of its kind in the city. Name any cosmetic brand- we have it all.”

TWIN CELEBRATIONS The ﬁrst anniversary celebrations of South India Shopping Mall was held at Jagadamba Centre. Veteran actor Akkineni Nagarjuna along with his son Akhil graced the event. To mark the occasion the outlet came up with attractive offers. On display was a unique 200kg and 6ft tall candle. Director Suresh said, “The brand recently completed seven years. So, it was twin-celebrations for us. We are grateful to those who have been part of our amazing journey. Our ﬁrst priority has always been our esteemed customers. Expansion projects are in the pipeline.”

GRAND OPENING OF TRICOLOUR Tricolour Properties Pvt Ltd, a real estate ﬁrm, opened its ﬁrst branch at Isukathota. Chandhan Kumar Jha, Chairman and MD Tricolour Group said, “We will provide plots at a budgetfriendly range.” Ranjhan Kumar Jha, Executive Director, D.S.N.Raju, Director (Projects) and Ram Kishan, Director (Marketing) were prominently present. Tricolour Group is into hospitals, schools, animation and cinemas.

SAMBASIVA RAO AWARDED AGAIN G.Sambasiva Rao, Managing Director, Sravan Shipping Services Pvt Ltd and President, AP Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation, received the Shipping & Logistics Personality Of The Year 2017 award from Exim India during the 4th Edition of East Coast Maritime Forum 2017. The award was bestowed upon him for his excellence in logistics service. He set up the ﬁrst world-class container freight station in the private sector in the state.

INTRUDER ON THE CITY ROADS Singam Suzuki showroom introduced the ﬁrst ever modern cruiser bike Intruder to the city. District Transport Commissioner S.Venkateswara Rao & Joint Commissioner Khan launched it. Speaking on the occasion, the owners said, “The Smart City is in need of ultra-modern vehicles like Intruder to facilitate the youth.” Suzuki AP Sales Manager Sanjay said, “This is the ﬁrst of its kind bike to be introduced in India with mind-blowing features.” Managing Director S.Venkateswara Rao, Directors Sandeep and Komal and marketing managers participated in the event.

FOR ALL THE FASHIONISTAS Rankini Creations, a fashion boutique, opened on VIP Road, CBM Compound. Owners B.Usha Naidu and B.Raveendra Naidu, deviated from the tradition of having a celebrity open the facility and made their children Sai Tejaswini and Trisha inaugurate the boutique. K.Koteswar Rao, father of Usha, graced the event. The opening saw who’s who of the city in attendance. The owners said, “We offer a stunning range of attires, bed sheets, tailoring services, etc.”

GRAND OPENING OF PEPPERAZZI Deputy Chief Minister Nimmakayala Chinna Rajappa inaugurated Pepperazzi- the Diner, South India’s ﬁrst American-diner themed multicuisine restaurant. This restaurant is located opposite Waltair Club. MLC P.V.N.Madhav and MP K.Hari Babu graced the occasion. Anand Heena Thakkar, CMD of Pepperazzi Hospitality Pvt Ltd and Satya Sriram Valluri, MD of Annadah Hospitality and Franchisee Owner welcomed the who’s who of the city at the opening. Sriram said,“Our exhaustive and extensive menu is bound to attract customers. Not to forget, our pocket-friendly range.”

FOR THE SHOPPER’S DELIGHT Sanskriti is now in town! Twinkle Sahu and her team of designers found a premium space on Sampath Vinayak Temple road to showcase their exquisite collection. Dr.Meenakshi Anantram of Razzmatazz and her team organised the grand inauguration. Socialite Bharati Sikand lit the lamp. Mrs.India Asia, Valentina Mishra, graced the occasion. Twinkle’s customised signature collection Avadh Couture oored the guests. Sanksriti will also donate a part of its earnings to the Gyan Lakshmi Project of Rohit Memorial Trust.

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JAGUAR EXPANDS ITS NETWORK Lakshmi, authorised dealer for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India, opened the ďŹ rst state-of-the-art 3S facility with new CI norms of JLR, in Vijayawada. Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the showroom. Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. and Jairam Kambhampati, Managing Director, Lakshmi graced the occasion. This showroom can display 10 cars which is almost the full range of products from Jaguar and Land Rover portfolios. It also has an integrated service workshop, equipped with 20 service bays and cutting-edge equipment manned by a team of highly-trained staff.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH SADHGURU MIKO JOINS SPEAKING CHALK Keshav Murugesh, CEO of WNS Group and Shamini Murugesh donated Miko, a robot, to Speaking Chalk. Miko can respond to general knowledge questions, answer queries on basic mathematics and tell stories or sing. Chief Guest, MP K.Hari Babu, complimented Founder Sandhya Godey and her initiative. He said that his priority had been always to use MPLAD funds for education, healthcare and sanitation. Shamini praised Sandhya for bringing about a change in the lives of the students of AU English Medium School. A few students interacted with Miko.

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Founder of Isha Foundation, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, IT Minister, Nara Lokesh, Minister Ganta, Weightlifter and Olympic Medalist, Karnam Malleswari, Former Captain of Indian Hockey team, Dhanraj Pillay graced the finale of Isha Gramotsavam. While men’s team of Vemagottipalem emerged winners in the final volleyball match, women’s team from Sontyam secured the top spot in throw ball tournament. Sadhguru fielded questions of actor Rakul Preet Singh on various issues concerning life, re-birth and the cycle of life.

KANKATALA NOW IN MVP TOO Kankatala launched its seventh showroom in MVP Colony. HRD Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao inaugurated the store, lighting the traditional lamp. Nagesh Anumalisetty, CMD, A.S.Steel Pvt Ltd, inaugurated the cash counter and M.Venkata Ramana, Chairman, CMR Group, made the ďŹ rst purchase. Pydah Krishna Prasad, Chairman, Pydah Group and Mallika Manoj Grandhi, Chairman, Vaibhav Group graced the occasion. A one-stop destination for ladies, the store offers an exhaustive and extensive range of saris, salwars, tops and pawadas.

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GLAMOUR AND GLITZ As many as 23 ﬁnalists took part in the Miss Vizag 2017 title. Sindhura Kaviti, Miss Vizag 2013, Prof.Syam Atluri, Head and Director of Adult & Continuing Education, AU, Rajini Chitra, Vice-Principal, Pollocks School and Chairman, Brandix were the judges. Kamla Poojitha walked away with the title. Roselyn Jones and Lucky were the runners-up. Ajay Agarwal, who has been organising Miss Vizag contest since 2005, had done a great job even this time. Ray Ravi and Ashrif were the co-organisers of the event.

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The city witnessed the grand opening of V Parlour. Located at Asilmetta, this restaurant was inaugurated by Managing Partners, Venkat Subba Reddy and Yarlagadda Anil Kumar. Their parents, Dayakar Reddy and Rajani, and Srinivas Rao and Venkat Laxmi, graced the event. A close relative of Yarlagadda, Y.Sujini, placed the ﬁrst order. Nearly 100 guests attended the event. Venkat and Anil said, “We come in with an objective to provide mouth-watering dishes that too in a pocket-friendly range.”

FUN & FROLIC PICNIC V-Team Event Management held a picnic at VUDA Park. Nearly 1500 ladies from the city, Srikakulam and Vizianagram attended it. The motto was to depict ‘Women Power’. Ladies were welcomed in traditional style to dhol beats. Scintillating ramp walk, dances, ‘Best Selﬁe’ contest, Tambola and ‘Scratch The Card And Win A Gift’ activities enthralled the ladies. CEO V-Team, Veerumama said, “The event was a big hit. The tremendous response encourages us to hold more such activities in the future.”

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE Century Club held a family picnic for its members at Brindavan Estates. V-Team Event Management organised the do and ensured that the participants had a great time. Activities like Super Tambola, Rope Walk, Home Theatre Round, etc. kept them busy. Club President, Vankayala Tataji, Secretary, Suresh Babu, Treasurer, Venkat Reddy and V-Team CEO, Veerumama, gave attractive gifts to the winners. Two of them bagged Home Theatres from Vardhaman Electronics. Vankayala said, “I am happy about the overwhelming response we got.”

SIRI VENKATESWARA DEVELOPERS’ NEW VENTURE Siri Venkateswara Developers launched their 16th venture - Nandanavanam Sathvika at Gollapalem. Managing Director K.K.Raju performed bhoomi pooja. The event held in all traditions was attended by the near and dear of Raju. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “It has been 11 years since the ﬁrm came into existence. Till date, we have successfully executed 15 projects at Anandapuram, Tagarapuvalasa, Ravidi, Atchuthapuram, etc. Our ventures are designed as per the tastes and demands of the customers. We have earned the trust of our customers by offering state-of-the-art amenities.”

IIAM ORGANISES PINNACLE MEET A two-day management meet Pinnacle-2017 was held by the Integral Institute of Advanced Management (IIAM). Nearly 500 participants took part in 16 events. Dr.Vijaya Rudraraju, Director-IIAM, Rama Gummella, GM (Projects) HPCL, Lakshmi Mukkavilli, MD Patra Corporation, Dr.Y.Manohar, Director, KITS, Warangal, Dr.Lakshmi Priya, Director, Legal Labs, etc. graced the occasion. Dr. Ravindra, Dean & Secretary and Executive Director, Surya Teja congratulated the organising committee for putting up an excellent show.

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LADIES, TAKE NOTE Soch, a one-stop destination for ethnic apparels, has been relocated, presenting its exquisite fare in a new format, to Sampath Vinayak Temple Road. Nearly 300 guests attended the opening. Franchise owner, Tirupathi said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Witness an array of awesome collection that ranges from elegant saris, salwar kameez, kurtis, kurti suits, lehengas to stylish readymade blouses, dress materials, skirt sets and bottoms, at our store. We offer attractive discounts (15-50%) till 29th Jan 2018.â&#x20AC;?

GITAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 8TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY As many as 1,500 students, 4 M.Phils and 75 research scholars received degrees and 26 gold medals were presented at the eighth convocation of GITAM University. Honorary D.Sc. degrees were conferred upon Prof.Ashutosh Sharma, Tata Memorial Hospital Director Dr.Rajendra Achyut Badwe and D.Litt. was conferred on writer and actor Gollapudi Maruthi Rao by GITAM Chancellor K.Ramakrishna Rao. Four faculty members, V. Srinivas of Mechanical Engineering Department, M Jyothsna of the Department of Marketing, Dr.Radha Raghuramapatruni of the School of International Business & Dr.M.Anitha of Biotechnology, were presented the Best Researcher awards. V-C M.S.Prasada Rao presented a report on university achievements and future plans. President Dr.M.V.V.S.Murthi, Vice-President Prof.M.Gangadhara Rao, Pro-Vice- Chancellors Prof.K.Sivaramakrishna, Prof.Sivapullaih, Prof.Sivaprasad and Registrar M.Potharaju graced the occasion.

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reshly baked bread, gooey brownies, scrumptious snacks, delicious donuts, melt-in-your-mouth muffins, cakes and pastries: perhaps it’s time for a trip to the bakery! Head now to D Bakes, the bakery section of Deccan Fried Chicken, Asilmetta, CBM Compound. This outlet is sprawled over 2,000 sq.ft. and has a seating capacity of 80. Krishna Sumanth, MD, says, “Variety is spice of life and that is what we strive for. Our 24-layer Chocolate Pastry is something you have never heard of or tasted before in the city. Our Honey Boat dessert is to die for, no room for argument here. It is dense, caramelised and crumbly, just the way you would like it. Relish our Butter Chicken Roll, Spring Roll Puff, Paneer Roll, Chicken Puff, Egg Puff, Paneer Puff, Cheese Tart etc.”

He adds, “We can customise cakes for any occasion, whether it is a wedding, anniversary, engagement, birthday or baby shower. That is our speciality. All you need to do is pick a design and then choose any flavour from our wide range like chocolate, red velvet, salted caramel, vanilla hazelnut, etc. The starting price of the cakes is from Rs.500.” Response? “Amazing. I delivered 200kg of cakes in a month. We have nearly 200 footfalls per day. Soon, you will be seeing our outlet in Madhurwada too.” The best part is you can try a little bit of everything and you need not spend more than Rs.200. Words don’t do it justice, trust us. Get there as soon as you can.

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room-to-be? Looking for that perfect traditional attire? How about exquisite bespoke apparel for a cocktail party? Or a smart formal look? All this and more- only at MF.Khan International! This new branch is strategically located at Siripuram (Opp. HSBC) sprawled over 1,500 sq.ft. and has five car-parking facility. Headed by Mohammed Akbar Ali Khan, this store offers an extensive and exclusive collection of ethnic wear, wedding apparel and party wear. Akbar says,“This store is the first of its kind in the countryhousing both formal and ethnic wear. No store has as wide a range for the groom as we do. We have it all- from ready-made designer suits, Indo-western outfits, kurtapyjamas and pattu dhothi to fabric for shirts, suits and trousers and accessories like stoles, juthis and pagadis.” The price range of Indo-western starts from Rs.9,000 to Rs.50,000. Designer suits are available from Rs.9,000 to Rs.30,000. The cost of ethnic kurta-pyjamas is between Rs.3,000 and Rs.8,000, whereas simple yet trendy kurtapyjamas are available from Rs.1,000 to Rs.3,000. Shirt fabric is available from Rs.995 to Rs.3,500 per meter, suit from Rs.1,500 to Rs.25,000 per meter and trouser from Rs.995 to Rs.25,000 per meter.

Response? “I have noticed that customers always return to MF.Khan International, after checking other options in the city. Our quality is top-notch. The response is so amazing that I plan to start nine more stores across the state.” USP? “We are known for our best tailoring services, with perfect focus on three ‘P’s- perfect fit, precise tailoring and prompt service. If the occasion demands, we stitch and deliver attires in two hours. I am available 24x7 for all my esteemed customers.” So, what’s holding you back? MF.Khan International is waiting for with attractive inaugural offers.

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ou feel you have arrived at a diner in the US, straight out of the 60’s, as you are greeted by posters of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Marilyn Monroe in her signature pose, boothstyle seating, checkered walls, miniature US fighter jets, baseball bats and boxing gloves, neon signage of American basketball and baseball teams, hot red fliptops and echoes of a retro playlist. Yes, we are talking about Pepperazzi- the Diner, South India’s first American-diner themed multi-cuisine restaurant. Located opposite Waltair Club, this diner is sprawling over 4,000 sq.ft. and boasts of 120 covers. It is the brainchild of Anand Heena Thakkar, CMD of Pepperazzi Hospitality Pvt.Ltd. and the city’s franchise owner is Satya Sriram Valluri, MD of Annadah Hospitality Pvt.Ltd. “We offer an extensive platter of Italian, Mexican, PanAsian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Lebanese and Oriental cuisines, with vegetarians in mind.” Soup-in-a-Bread-

Bowl is an obvious winner. Feeling adventurous? Try Romanian Prawns, Spicy Cheese Spinach Balls and Water Chestnut in Plum Sauce. But nothing can beat the joy of having Indonesian Nasi Gorenga or Chicken Tikka Methi Matar Masala. Science has been unable to point out the exact location of the “dessert stomach”, but it surely exists. So, call for a Chocolate Mud Pie and Oreo Cookie Shake instead of the bill. Awesome points are the courteous staff and valet parking. USP? Sriram asserts, “Our lunch is very budgetfriendly! The Sunday brunch is a lavish spread that caters to your cravings.” Specifying future plans, he says, “We are going to start state-of-the-art outdoor catering and spread our wings more into the south.”

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irst impressions do count. Raise and Raise makes sure that it earns that ﬁrst ‘wow’ reaction from its clients, displaying its myriad choices of products upfront. There is plenty of glitz and glitter at every corner of this 7,000 sq.ft. showroom in MVP Colony. The store was launched in 2008 by Mr.V.Kiran Kumar.

THEY

RAISE

AND

SHINE

Here is more about the store from him.

Genesis When I set out in this ﬁeld, our store was the only one to have four-oors dedicated to sanitary ware and tiles in the coastal Andhra. I am really attered that many have followed the suit. Yes, you can call us the trendsetters. Objective I started this arrangement with the aim to give customers a feel of what he is going to have and how the products would look once they are placed. Customer profile We cater only to the premium segment. I am happy to note that we match their lifestyle. You will be surprised to know that we have customers coming from as far as Jeypore and Tirupathi. Spoiled for choice Too many options often leave people

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overwhelmed. We have consultants at the store, who offer expert advice and help customers pick the right products. Salient factors What we offer can’t be found anywhere else as our products meet 4 important criteriaa)

Approved and recommended by top-notch designers, interior decorators and architects.

Superior quality

Unique in make and design

World class technical features

Focus on bathroom Bathrooms have become the major focal points now, with consumers turning them into veritable wellness zones. They want spa facilities right

there in their bathrooms. The time and amount of money spent on interiors & accessories have risen substantially over the past ﬁve years. Equipped with the latest technology, bathrooms have turned into designer spaces. Dedicated spaces The store has four oors with each of them has its own story to tell. Ground Floor This oor houses a medium but stunning range of bathroom, oor, ceramic and wall tiles. The cost of the tiles starts from Rs.30 and goes up to Rs.500 per sq.ft. Our quirky basins ranging between Rs.1,000 and Rs.60,000 are a visual treat. The best part of our collection is they grow on you. You will not be bored looking at them or feel like changing them even after 10 years.

First Floor This is an exclusive Jaquar studio. We even stock products from its luxury brand Artize. On display area) Customised glass shower enclosures equipped with anti-lime scale technology. b) Stunning jacuzzis that give therapeutic and invigorating massages with their powerful jets and soothing air bubbles. c) Rainjoy overhead showers are multi-function showers that provide aqua-pressure therapy. d) Sauna cabinets for that soothing and rejuvenating experience. Price starts from Rs.1.5 lakh. e) The price of steam cabins starts from Rs.2.2 lakh. f) Exquisite wall mounted basins. g) Wide range of stylish and designer bamboo faucets. h) High-performance washroom accessories, specially designed for use in premium public facilities, like state-of-the-art hand dryers, soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers. Second Floor We have the exclusive dealership of Hansgrohe in the state. Hence, we

have this oor totally dedicated to the brand and display products ranging from ceiling, wall and oor mounted faucets, WCs, sinks to overhead showers and side showers. There is a testing station that shows how different shower heads or taps perform. In 2017, Hansgrohe launched PowderRain Spray shower. Its genius is that it moisturises the skin with dozens of lights and micro fine sprays. Third Floor Here, you find an exhaustive and exclusive range of high-end tiles (baby skin, matt, rustic, glossy, roto-print, Assam rose, Assam teak, wooden finish, etc.) sourced from across the country, besides Spain, Italy, etc. Brands are Bellissimo, Nexion, Panaria, Kajaria Ultima, etc. The cost starts from Rs.100 and goes up to Rs.450 sq.ft. Now people are opting for anti-bacterial tiles. We also have engineered real-wood oors manufactured by Greenlam Industries Limited. The starting price is from Rs.250 sq.ft. We have stainless steel, quartz and granite kitchen sinks, pressure pumps, indoor swimming pools, etc. So, we have it all- you just have to ask for it.

USP Every customer looks for something fresh and unique, something that the neighbour does not have. And we provide exactly that. How? Well, we bring in the latest. Timings: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm (Closed on Sundays) Contact: 0891-2504780, 9246611078 red | 6th anniv. issue | 65

ofyouth

eople choose their careers, but more often than not careers choose people. The reference

here is to the children who are born with an entrepreneurial spoon in their mouth. We talk to a

By V.Sarada & Chandrika Mantri Shoot by Dhana Vijay

few scions of the city who stepped into their parents’ shoes without a moment’s hesitation

as they were groomed to do so. Of course, there are a few others who tried their hands in other ﬁelds only to be sucked into the whirlpool of family trade. None of them, anyway, is served success on a silver platter. They sweat it out to earn the coveted applause. The Young Turks face tough challenges, grab new opportunities and ﬁnally capitalise on the massive changes occurring in the world of trade. We engage them in a light hearted banter and here it goes.

Keerthana

Arnav

Anirudh

Abhilash

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Latif

Anirudh Rao

Rajesh

Uday

Manideep

Ramesh

Venkat

Pavan

Samay

Raghu

Vinay

Swamy

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V 1

Grandhi Sai Keerthana - 24 years Director Manoj Vaibhav Gems N Jewellers Pvt. Ltd.

hile girls of her age were prancing away after school hours, little Keerthana

would be with her parents at their gold

shop, filling in the bills and tallying the figures. That was when the Grandhis

came to know who would be the heir

apparent to their business empire

would be and there she is at the

appointed post. Her quick wit and

replies without batting an eyelid show that her vision is clear cut as her crystals and her determination as hard as her diamonds.

THE GIRL & HER

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I want my firm to be remembered as a passion-driven and customer centric one which makes the customer feel at home. Adhering to our tradition, every member of Vaibhav family is humble, courteous and has zeal to do more.

Change I started when I was 20 and have been working with people who were in the profession for many years. This turned me into a matured person. Style/wardrobe I prefer to stay comfortable and smart in the workplace. Of course, I had to replace my wardrobe with formals. Add-ons to accessories Chargers, power banks & diamond stud.

Happy because I get to travel a lot and interact with passionate and intelligent people. Sleep lost? Yes, part of the game.

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V Lingo learnt I had to work on my mother tongue, Telugu, and replenish my vocabulary to get the message across to clients. Must read book Grit by Angela Duckworth.

The most enjoyable part I am a qualified CA and I am very creative. In the board room, I am all about strategies but once I reach the showroom I let my creativity go wild. Things you struggled at... Reading the mind of the customers & dealing with them. Now I am quite adept at it. The first customer My mom. I tried to sell her the ring which I wanted to buy for myself. She said “Work harder.”

Memorable incident A family that dropped in to pick up a finger ring walked out with the entire wedding jewellery.

The best feedback I value the feedback which has praise for our staff.

Best place trade took you... I visited Bruges which houses a diamond museum.

Age advantage It gives you the right sensibility and maturity. Of course, there is no denying the fact that there are a few youngsters who can create wonders.

Idol My idol is always my father, the late Sri.Grandi Manoj Kumar, a man with an extraordinary vision and skills. Mr.Raghavendra Rao of Daspalla & Ms.Indira Nooyi.

Concept execution It is a collective effort. I can’t just bombard an idea. We take opinions of all into account.

Future Plans Today there are 10 Vaibhav showrooms, with more than 1000 employees and spread over 60,000 sq.ft. of retail space in AP & Telangana. Ten branches are in the pipeline, expected to be operational by 2020. We shall go global and online. Fresher Advantage: There are no curbs. Disadvantages: You may miss out on a holistic view. Tip to wannabes Be passionate. Giving back to society Our focus is on rural health, hygiene and education & provide infrastructure to government schools. We are concerned about the girl child. OFF THE CUFF Three wishes Take me to places; make me the best entrepreneur & Vaibhav family should grow. Any other preferred trade Event management Unending craving for Peace Crucial change Made the trade professional. The job bad at Laundry Toughest task Waking up early Job doesn’t exist but should? Motivator One thing CV doesn’t show I can sing.

MOTHER’S SAY ALWAYS A TOPPER: MALLIKA MANOJ GRANDHI,

Mantra I gave What I learnt from my parents and husband is what I passed on to my daughter. I tell her to first identify her interests, set a definite goal and work towards it. Success is bound to follow. Of course, even parents should know where their child’s interest lies. Luckily, we could identify her aptitude at a very tender age and encourage her in the right path. Trait I like and don’t like Only thing that upsets me is that she is not an early riser. The best trait is she is very loving and caring. The lesson I learnt Even if she is denied something, she understands and takes it in the right spirit. Though she is born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she is humble and has her feet firmly on the ground.

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ow often do we find a builder who spends his early morning hours on a meditation mat

rather than studying building designs in his office? Not so often. That is what young Abhilash does. As soon as he stepped out of college, he joined his father’s construction business and the Abhilash- 31 years Director

rest is history. Success, which came to him, early sits pretty on him. It can, perhaps, be credited to his spiritual pursuits. He builds his case in words.

I am blessed with an impeccable legacy, painstakingly built by my father. We pioneered apartment culture in the city and handed over more than 1,550 units to happy families. We are the founding members of CREDAI and Visakha Apartment Builders Association (VABA), affiliated to NAREDCO. I am in the executive committee of NAREDCO. We want to keep up the good work.

Changes I was groomed to be a businessman & didn’t consider any other career. I change & improve over the years. Style/wardrobe I wear formals & sport a beard. Sleepless? In our trade, even minor changes may have big impacts. So, I wake up red | 6th anniv. issue | 72

with a resolve to stay unruffled in the face of any challenge. Dent into social & family life I don’t miss on family time as all of us are involved in it. My wife Divya is one of the directors. We socialise even when we are on business errands. I am the president of BNI chapter Amigos and member of Round Table.

Abhilash Synergetic Constructions & Exports Pvt Ltd

LETTER AND SPIRIT

Feel Grown up My father retired three years ago. Initially, I felt the pressure during crises. But that is how we all learn. Recharge I go to Isha Foundation for the 3-day silence programme. 3-hours of yoga and meditation keep me charged. Movie entrepreneurs should watch Jobs. It is very inspiring. Best part of being an entrepreneur I am trained to handle uncertainties. Best at Maintaining balance & keeping calm in crises. I am good at motivating people and getting the job done.

Struggles? Breaking an innovative product into the traditional mindset.

groomed 24 builders who made it big in the industry and are names to reckon with now..

Future plans Company profile Quite a few mega projects in the offing. We make beautiful yet affordable Besides the regular gated community houses happen. My father educates projects, we are planning to develop a mini people about owning homes. We town with all the amenities like a hospital, came up with Vision 2025 and ran school. We want to make it self-sustainable paper ads advising people to buy flats and independent. We are also looking at a warning them of the likely inflation. viable tourism project to get into hospitality. This compassion helped us build a OFF THE CUFF strong customer base. Our existing and satisfied customers are our First thing after getting into car walking advertisers. Check if the car is clean or not. Memorable feedback We could get 11 customers at a client’s house warming ceremony. I earned rave reviews for my Radha Residency project. To start a firm in Vizag Land is in shortage in the city and especially, with RERA and GST in vogue, documentation has become all the more difficult. However, they filter the unwanted middlemen. Best place your trade took you I attended the Euro-Investors meet at Milan. CREDAI selected 8 builders from across the country. Divya and I were selected from II and III tier cities. It was a good exposure. Best strategy Make a product in demand. Give them what they need. Does age play a role? Maturity does. Media attention It is necessary for business. Idol Sadhguru Giving back to society 7% of my income is donated to Isha Foundation. We lend educational support to nearly 50 people. We ensure that our employees grow along with us. They are part of our family. We

Unlimited storage Energy That crucial change you made? I spread a lot of positive energy and inspire our employees. We earned their trust and lived up to their expectations. We keep them in the loop, apprising them of our achievements, plans and how their future is going to be. Memorable quote If you do not do what you cannot do, it’s ok. But if you do not do what you can do, then it’s a tragedy.

The job you are bad at Three trade wishes Accounting A good financial partner, skilled workforce and successful branding. The most useless major in college International Business. Lesson learnt the hard way It took me quite some time to understand Most people do easily, but you can’t? what clicks in this business. Small talk. Alternate business IoT startup and come up with something very unique and innovative. Title of the film on your life Let’s Make It Happen.

Hunter or gatherer? Gatherer One thing your CV doesn’t show? I sit still and meditate for three hours. If you don’t have to work tomorrow? Meditate

FATHER’S SAY HE IS LEVEL-HEADED: ANAND KUMAR

Mantra I gave Be an employer not an employee. I sent him to Landmark Forum and helped him gain trade knowledge to become one. His trait you like and dislike He is very balanced and is progressing in the right direction. I cannot think of anything I don’t like about him. One lesson I learnt from him He is level-headed though he is so young. I wish I was like him at his age. Abhilash five years hence I am very ambitious and want to see him as one of the top entrepreneurs of the state. red | 6th anniv. issue | 73

Anirudh Kankatala- 25 years Director, Kankatala Textiles Pvt. Ltd.

nirudh returned home two years ago after studying in Pennsylvania State University and a working stint with PwC,

NY. He launched the Kankatala e-commerce website (www.kankatala.com) in 2017, shipping saris across the globe. Most importantly, the saris go wrapped not just in attractive packages but in the famous Kankatala hospitality and spirit, alluding to his eye for detail. Unleashing a teaser, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a few projects on the anvil. Details at the right timeâ&#x20AC;?, - he settles down to our rapid fire.

CONTROL Kankatala turns 75 in 2018. So, I have lined up a three-year celebration, starting this year. Our campaign Queens of Andhra, a tribute to womanhood, is a total success. The real beauty and essence of the drive is the graceful way in which the beauty of the sari tradition is unraveled.

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Sir culture In the US where I worked, I never addressed my boss ‘Sir’. After surviving the cultural shock, I am getting used to being called- Sir. Happy? I am contributing my mite to the family trade and being appreciated for that. Go sleepless? No. I follow my father’s advice not to mix personal or professional life. Social and family life My social life improved and I am with my family. Any new lingo? I am working on my Hindi. Grown up suddenly? Yes, there are moments when the truth hits-“Oh ya! I lead a team and need to be there.” Book every entrepreneur must read? Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. The best part of the trade Positive and good feedback from my US customers is what I love the most.

Perks of being an entrepreneur... You are the decision maker, though it comes with some responsibility.

OFF THE CUFF One wish A store on 5th avenue, New York.

Customer response There are a few factors about sari like colour, body/border colour, design of the butta, border, zari to be taken into consideration. Only a few understand the efforts and time that go into it.

Lesson learnt the hard way We have to make sure that all points are clearly mentioned before entering into any sort of agreement.

One disturbing concern… Finding the right talent. When you look for an employee, you look for your own replica, who matches your zeal.

The job you are bad at… Content writing.

Alternate business Construction

Does age play a role Experience counts.

The best strategy to lure customers... Branding. We talk about the product and explain the weave.

Tip to aspirants Be brave and bold.

The best place your trade took you... Kanchipuram-oldest weaves of India.

Giving back to society As a Tabler, I am involved in a lot of social activities. I want to do something for the impoverished weavers.

One thing not found in your resume I travel, try new cuisines and learn different cultures, but I don’t visit the regular spots. I prefer to go to remote localities and drive through them. I am spontaneous like that.

How do you want to be known? Shopping is one time a woman is by herself. We would like to be known for providing that special comfort zone.

If you don’t have to work tomorrow Take my bike and go for a ride.

FATHER’S SAY The ‘Simple’ lesson my son taught me: Mallik Mantra I gave The only advice I give him is to keep the Kankatala flag flying high. Sustain the business set up by my father. A lesson he taught me Not to be complicated. His traits I like and don’t I admire him for his honesty. There is no difference in what he thinks, says and does. I am proud of that. Only thing that upsets me is his sleeping habit which is rather irregular.

My favourite stage in his life trajectory The transition: His sojourn in America taught him to be independent. He honed his business skills and learnt a good work culture. You can set your watch as per his schedule- he comes to the office and leaves it at the appointed time. Anirudh five years hence? Well-recognised in his new line of business.

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LAD(EN) WITH DASH AND C V Anirudh Rao - 25 years Member Economic Development Board

“ It is a great going for AP with a growth rate of 11% against the world average of 3% and India’s 6%. Yet, I firmly believe that we have to address the growth of the bottom of the pyramid. Improving agriculture, on which 60% of our population depends, can help eradicate poverty effectively. Hence doubling farmer’s income through agri-based entrepreneurship is the need of the day.

he state’s youths no longer wait

Ingredients of success

in the wings after Chief Minister

Only if you play, you give yourself a

once. If one doesn’t work, try

Chandrababu Naidu assigned

chance to win.

something else. Don’t give up.

age astonishes you, the volume of his work is bound to baffle you. Anirudh, a graduate from the prestigious Indian School of Business is a Renewable Energy Entrepreneur, Trustee of Chelikani Atchuta Rao Trust (a familyrun charitable trust) and the Chairman,

Mostly, things don’t fall in place at

There are no shortcuts. Learn to

them crucial roles. One very significant cog in his machinery is Anirudh. If his

Starting young & challenges a)

People don’t take you seriously,

embrace failure and objectively analyse your mistakes.

so you need to put in more efforts

Future Opportunities

to convince others. Business

Transport sector is going to face a

founded on favours or sympathy,

serious disruption. Three factors that

make you dependent.

will shake up this sector - a) Shift to

b) Parents resist fearing that you

Youth Affairs at FTAPCCI. The intrigue

lose focus on studies. Since each

electric vehicles b) Self-driving cars c) Ride-sharing platforms like Uber.

deepens as highly articulate Anirudh

family is different, you need to

speaks of industry and economy with

Solar Power

identify a way to deal with this

absolute clarity and command. Here are

Solar energy is our future because it

problem & go at your own risk.

is pollution-free, cost effective and a

his comments.

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great employment-generator.

Personal changes Learnt to be a good listener and stopped cribbing over trivia. Additions to accessories Fitbit- fitness watch. Realisation Action points are more important than endless discussions. Happy? Yes, I am able to do things that I wanted to do and I have a very clear purpose. Forego family and social life I am constantly on the run, taking at least three to four flights a week. I rarely get to unpack my suitcase. Feel grown up Yes. It’s fun. Recharge Watch movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime and play with Leo (my dog).

Best place your work took you I went to UAE with the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and got a peek of the lifestyle of the Royal Families there. Age play a role? No. In fact, young men come without any baggage like ego. Idols Mr.Naresh Kumar of Symbiosis Technologies and Mr.Raghu of RVR Projects. Fresher Advantage: We can try new things. In case of failure, there is no fear of reputation getting damaged. Disadvantage: There is no brand to connect you to the clients.

The first thing after getting into car? Turn on Google Maps. I am bad at directions. Alternate business Agro industry. Name of the movie on your life Srimanthudu (laughs). That’s an aspiration. Most people do easily, but you can’t? Dancing Favourite quote World needs more responsible people rather than successful people. One thing that your resume doesn’t show I am a stickler for punctuality. If you don’t have to work tomorrow? Off to hills.

CSR I am a Trustee of the Chelikani Atchuta Rao Trust, a public charitable organisation which is into the health, education and environmental sector. www.facebook.com/carttrust

One must read book Bhagavad Gita which guides us in every aspect of life

Advice to wannabes Stop procrastinating, just do it.

Best & worst part of being an entrepreneur Best: Flexible time schedule and freedom to act. Worst: You plough a lonely furrow. In case of failure, self-doubt creeps in.

What next? Maybe politics, though I admit that service need not be offered only through politics. I have a second line of action planned. In any case, I will scale up our trust activities.

FATHER’S SAY

OFF THE CUFF

He is generous: Atchut Rao

Mantra I gave Success should not get to your head. Face ups and downs with equanimity. Trait you like and you don’t like? Like: His helping nature. Dislike: Involvement in too many activities. Anirudh five years hence Serving the society in whatever role or capacity he can red | 6th anniv. issue | 79

GOOD OLD BLOCK

as Garividi, an obscure Andhra village got anything common with Australia? “Yes, it has. Anything is possible,” says Arnav Saraf

who set up a cricket academy in his village school that is affiliated to the Australian Cricket Board. Besides this unique accomplishment, the young man has quite a few success stories to his credit. Dealing with diversified activities- from managing the 60-year-old Ferro Alloys factory to partnering with the US Immigration Fund, the largest EB-5 visa provider for US Green Cards, Arnav travels to the length and breadth of the world, pushing his business frontiers. While many of his peers bask in the glory of their family titles, he affirms, “I shall create an identity and brand of my own,” setting the tone of tete-e-tete.

Changes I am more serious and focused on business. I think about work all the time, which was never the case before. Style Nehru jackets and suits. Happy? Yes. I moved from Delhi to Vizag and now I breathe clean air. I want the Facor brand to grow and be synonymous with success and fortune. However, I would like to be remembered for my work and not my family name.

Sleep? I hardly get to sleep during the week. Obviously, ‘8.00 am at the factory’ does it. Arnav Saraf - 24 years Executive-In-Charge, Facor Group (Metal, Mining, Steel And Power) Vice-President, Shri Godavri Devi High School, Garividi Director, Zna Immigration (Eb-5 partners with US Immigration Fund)

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Forego social and family life? I miss out on many events in Delhi but I make up for them. New lingo? I am learning Telugu. Feel grown up? Yes, right from the day I started. Recharge I watch TV and movies or play playstation or take a power nap. Best part Work takes me out of Delhi frequently which I simply love. Managing an industry is a great experience. Setting up a cricket academy is a dream come true. Worst part Too much time is lost in legal formalities to start new firms. Best at Planning and research. Regret Should have worked for a few years in the US. Best place to set up firm I would like to have an office on Beach Road. Memorable feedback It was from my grandfather who said that I had the ability to understand complex situations. Best strategy Targeted marketing and making the product look appealing. Best place business took you Turkey. We have mines in Kayseri. Role of age? It is just a number. Idol Mr.N.Chandrababu Naidu.

factors follow. I apply my education at work and streamline my factory systems. Trade profile We are ferro alloys producers and we face price fluctuations as and when the steel and stainless steel market changes in China. It is a hands-on market and minor mistakes may lead to heavy losses. We sell through our agent network across the globe. Target clients Stainless steel producers around the world. As a fresher Your point of view differs from that of the older generation. It is hard to find your way but eventually, you do. Tip to aspirants Find a stream of your liking and give it your best shot. There is no point being second best in this competitive world. CSR Our family is known for its welfare activities. We built schools, colleges, welfare centres for women and child, and eye hospitals in Garividi and Odisha. I take keen interest in these activities.

OFF THE CUFF Three wishes Good luck, a billion dollar idea & to produce an international sports star from SGS. Alternate trade plan Something in the electric vehicle market. Idol entrepreneur Elon Musk. He is the modern day version of Tony Stark from Iron Man. Horrible at Working at a call center. Ad that puts you off I don't think alcohol manufacturers should make water. I would not drink that. Useless major in college Fencing and sculpture – not useful for business. People do easily but you can’t? Time management 8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting I would rather sit down. If no work tomorrow I would get bored.

Future plans Launch my own venture & study MBA.

FATHER’S SAY HE IS A GOOD LISTENER: ASHIM Mantra I gave Be punctual. One trait in him you like and dislike I admire his patience to listen, but cannot accept his laziness. Lesson I learnt from him He thoroughly researches before attending a meeting. Arnav five years hence A successful entrepreneur running his own business.

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HE S RL HU A

Latif Saleh- 35 years Managing Partner Naayaab Interiors The lessons learnt in sports complement my entrepreneurial abilities. My activities in these diverse fields donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interfere with each other. I am able to continue with my passion without harming my trade interests.

t is believed that sportspersons are gifted

with qualities that can help them achieve success in their entrepreneurial journeys as

well. Latif, an acknowledged cricketer of the city, endorses this. The third generation entrepreneur initially joined his family business, only to step out of its shadow to create his own identity and set up a furniture store with the name Naayaab, which means unique. His enterprise took such rapid strides that he had to establish three Changes I am disciplined. I can effectively interact with customers & efficiently manage my staff. Retaining them is the name of the game here. Style More formals in my wardrobe now. Happy? I am pretty excited. Sleepless? Not really because I am not an red | 6th anniv. issue | 84

aggressive businessman. I am quite laidback and happy. Luckily, we improve every year.

from pursuing his passion. He plays a

Feel grown up? Yes. Change is always good.

Academy and Vizag Cricket Association, besides

showrooms in quick succession to cater to his bulging clientele. That, however, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop him proactive role in Solos Cricket Club, Zeal Cricket organising the annual Faza cricket tourney. He

Recharge I play cricket, golf and volley ballenough to keep me charged. Best part A good customer feedback.

talks of his dedication to these two arenas.

Worst part Bargaining that goes with the deals. Entrepreneur Best: You are your own boss. Worst: Don’t have time to pursue hobbies as you are preoccupied with work. Best at Interacting with customers. Regret I wish I had worked and come into business after gaining experience. Since I did not do that, I make my own rules-some good and some not so good. It is all trial and error now. Struggle In the initial days, I found it a tad difficult to understand technicalities, measurements and calculations of wood and ways to arrest wastage. Now I am quite adept at all that. USP Top-notch quality furniture makers. To start a firm in the city? It is difficult now as the rents and land costs are skyrocketing. Memorable feedback Difficult to pick up as we are flooded with compliments all the time.

Punch line We don’t compromise on the quality of teakwood. Best marketing strategy One should stock an exhaustive range. Presentation and display are very important in our field. Does age play a role? Yes. If you are mature you can handle the business better. Idol in the city My uncles- Habib, Mohammad and Gulrez. They are my mentors. Concept to execution I discuss the latest design/concept with my staff and get their feedback. I have a team of skilled carpenters who come up with suggestions and solutions.

Advice to wanna-be Be truthful to yourself and always focus on customer satisfaction. OFF THE CUFF Three wishes Globe trot and explore new places; my cricket team should be Number One and I want to learn skiing. If you go for an alternate business... Sports store. Horrible at Dancing You find it difficult? To be on time. Hunter or Gatherer Hunter

USP We are customer-friendly. We deliver as promised.

One thing your resume doesn’t show My fascination for guns. I have 2 guns & take good care of them. I practise rifle-shooting (target practice).

Target clientele Couples

8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting? 8-hours standing

CSR We provide healthcare to our staff, providing annual medical check up for all the members of the family.

No work tomorrow Travel to the US.

FATHER’S SAY HE IS A FAST LEARNER: HAMZA Mantra I gave I tell him what I practice. Take care of your employees without whom you are nowhere. They are the foundation. Go a step further, find out if they have any personal problems and help to solve them. Do this and they are with you forever. I have people working for me for 40 years. Secondly, gain the confidence of customers and that can be done only by giving them good after-sale service. One trait of his I like and don’t like I admire the way he picked up business threads in no time. I wish he pursues sports like cricket, golf at which he is very good. If he begins his day a bit early, he will find time for it. Latif five years hence He will be a better businessman.

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Manideep Anumalisetty - 23 years Executive Director, Blackgold Profiles Founder and CEO, Project Veda

Starting anything is easy, but running it successfully is the real challenge. Study the product/idea, local market and competition. It is the competition which shows that there is an existing market for your idea, but you have to do it better than others. Bring out your innovative side- Be a Vizagite.

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I am in Ayyappa Deeksha, hence your

pictures will reflect the spiritual me,â&#x20AC;? said

the young voice full of mirthful laughter on

the other side of the line. Yes, it is certainly a deviation from capturing a suited booted entrepreneur, but we get to record the innovative thoughts and concepts of the trader. Meet him and you know why we should catch them young. At the age of 18, he began supervising operations and production at Blackgold Profiles (TMT Manufacturing division) while he was studying BBM in 2012. Manideep has already built an impressive track record by simultaneously running Project Veda (www.projectveda.com), an

Changes undergone Talk less and talk sense.

Sleepless? I daydream.

Style I wear formals that keep my thinking structured. When I work on my start-up in Hyderabad, I am in tees and pyjamas/shorts which let me think out of the box.

Dent into social and family time? I have friends who help me keep a check in that area.

online education startup. He has taken an Executive Education Programme in Digital and Social Media marketing at ISB and is an acclaimed photographer. The interaction with Manideep reveals that the boy has his feet firmly planted on the ground even as he nurses lofty dreams. His wit and repartee are engaging. red | 6th anniv. issue | 88

New lingo My staff could not speak Telugu or English. I had to pick up Hindi.

Add on accessories &vehicles? You will be surprised to note that there are deletions. I have simpler tastes and preferences now.

Recharge Disconnect from work, move out, listen to music or call up friends.

Happy? Yes, I am very happy and I derive immense satisfaction in my work.

One must read book Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, as it teaches you much more than a regular MBA does.

Best part Learnt sooo..many thingsabout people, life and became a better person. Worst part Where is my break & kid time? Best at Dreaming and hanging on to them, no matter what. Regret I didn’t take up a job. That would have familiarised me at least with a few ground realities. Struggle to understand? Technical stuff. I hate anything that is related to science. Change that helped I used to watch TV nearly eight hours a day when I was in 11th grade. One fine day I gave it up. It’s been seven years & I have so much more time on my hands. One habit less and life is back in your hands. Best strategy Deliver what they want, in the best possible way. Best place business took you The drive through lush green fields and coconut palms of West Godavari. Andhra Pradesh is a true rice bowl.

Run up to launch Meet and talk to people who are impacted by product/ service. The information you get can be overwhelming. Do not sit on your idea and procrastinate. Throw it open ASAP. You may come to know that what you have developed is of no use to customers, if market research is not done. I learnt it the hard way. To prototype, invest only 1/10th of your total budget and try to create a minimum viable product. This is enough to test market. Then take a call on bettering/moving on to real production.

Horrible at? Painting, drawing, anything creative. I would have taken BiPC and become a doctor if I was good at drawing. Most people do it easily not you Untie knots of a cover. One thing your resume doesn’t show The spiritual side. Now it is out of wraps because red caught me in my Deeksha attire. 8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting? I prefer sitting. Exercise can be done later If no work tomorrow Wake up late, meet friends and go on a long drive.

Fresher advantage We have limitless creative thinking and innovative ways of solving problems. Tip to wanna-bes Future is yours! Take risks. You may not succeed in the first attempt but you will get there. Giving back to society I have a dream to contribute and bring back the 64 traditional Arts (Lalithakalalu) to limelight. OFF THE CUFF

Does age play a role in trade? Wisdom does.

Favourite pass time Reading, listening to music and spending time with Mr.Mark’s products- Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram.

Media focus Focus on the firm is beneficial, on me not necessary.

Gadget Macbook & Bluetooth speaker for work-music balance.

Partner’s criteria I look for knowledge, loyalty and trustworthiness.

Three wishes Happiness, peace and Lamborghini.

Idol Mr.Nagesh, my Peddananna. I admire his vision, memory, courage and ability to take risks. Thanks to him, I am working on my startup.

Bitter lesson I learnt that not all people are genuine after multiple setbacks. Title of the movie on your life Just another simple guy

FATHER’S SAY: HIS PERSEVERANCE IS ADMIRABLE: MAHESH Mantra I gave It is only hard work that reaches you to your destination. His traits: I like and don’t like He is steadfast in his pursuits. I admire him for that. He is vulnerable because he trusts everyone. That is a cause of concern for me. Lesson I learnt from him Discipline. Manideep five years hence Future is not for us to see. But we hope for the best. red | 6th anniv. issue | 89

We should be known for transparency and exclusivity. My father insists that we should pursue reputation, not money. We go across the country to collect the best jewels; laser-mark stone weight along with the hallmark on the product & have cutting-edge technology in evaluating old gold purity and a melting machine to assess the exact weight.

Changes I learnt to be a patient listener as I interact with customers across the world & deals are cracked on a phone call. I FaceTime sometimes to prove my existence. Style/wardrobe It is more of semi-formal. Accessoriesâ&#x20AC;Ś A leather backpack. Happy? Good change. I was living in a comfort zone. This is a great learning experience. Sleepless? It is obvious as I am expected to be on call and online 24x7. Social and family life I am with my family. I take breaks to spend time with friends. New lingo I am polishing my Kannada as I have quite a few customers from Bengaluru.

PAVAN PERLA-27 YEARS PARTNER KAMESWARI JEWELLERS

Intrapreneur Who Made

A World Of Difference

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rmed with an MBA earned from the US, impressive technical know-how and global exposure, the young Pavan added a new dimension to the traditional Kameswari Jewellers and reached it to clients worldwide by going online with a state-of-the-art e-commerce website. The new gen trader goes candid in the chat.

Feel grown up Not so such. There is still a lot to learn. The must read book How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. The best part Meeting different people, understanding their minds and closing deals after ensuring customer satisfaction. Worst part Work-life balance goes out of gear. Best at… Explaining why one should choose us. Struggle to understand People tend to look at jewellery as an investment, not as a piece of art. Hence, it is difficult to convince people about their cost. To start a company I call myself an ‘Intrapreneur- doing something new in the existing company. If you have a computer and a plan in mind, you can easily find resources.

Giving back to society I taught basic Mathematics, English, etc. to young monks in Bir.

Crucial change you made Adopting to the market scenario and changing the marketing strategy.

Target market Mostly NRIs interested in exotic South Indian jewellery.

The job you are bad at Software engineer

Future plans Expand our international online sales and brand presence on social media. OFF THE CUFF Three wishes A machine that produces food from across the world, to be fit without working out and disconnected from all gadgets and still not miss a call. Lesson learnt the hard way Knack of convincing. Alternate business An upscale supermarket.

Most people do easily, but you can’t? Waking up at 9:00 am. Hunter or gatherer? Hunter One concern that makes you restless How to be different from others? 8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting? 8-hours standing One thing that your CV doesn’t show I dance If you don’t have to work tomorrow? Netflix

Funny customer encounter I deal with customers on WhatsApp. So, a lady once asked looking at my profile picture, “I have a cousin who is 5’10” and we are not able to find a tall groom. Are you single?” Best strategy to attract customers Go seasonal & make them feel special. Execution of concept Before starting the e-commerce website, I opened a FB page. The response I got encouraged me to go for the website. Role of age Yes. Since I am young and single, I can take risks and experiment. As a fresher Disadvantages: I can’t take for granted that my father always listens to me. Advantages: Don’t have to worry about failing as there is a long way to go. Tip to aspirants If you have an idea, implement it. Don’t wait for the right time.

Father’s Say He is totally customer-centric: Samba Murthy Mantra I gave Take care of customers and quality. Trait I like and dislike in him Though we have been into business for years, we were content with catering to only four districts. But he made it global and I admire his drive. I feel little anxious about his habit of underselling product.

Lesson I learnt His art of customer retention is worth emulating. Suppose a client from Kakinada asks a necklace be delivered the next morning, he ensures that it reaches him on the dot as promised. Pavan five years hence With the pace he is going, I will not be surprised if he opens an outlet in the US very soon. red | 6th anniv. issue | 91

edical entrepreneurship is the best option for doctors

who want to give back to society without losing out on

profits. The facility becomes socially relevant when

they go to regions that lack quality care. That was exactly what Raghu has done by choosing the crowded Marripalem to set up his facility. A qualified oncologist, Raghu deviated to cosmetology & runs a multi-specialty hospital, diagnostic centre, dental wing and Body Park, a wellness centre. He talks of his progress.

PERFECT KNOW

OF PEOPLE’S

PULSE Changes I used to be very aggressive. Now I am sober. Style/wardrobe There is no time to pause & choose. I wear the first thing that comes to my hand. It has now gone from bad to worse. Anyway, isn’t it more about what you do than how you dress? Happy? I came into this field out of my volition. I have chosen a happy path. Feel grown up I have always been the same. Recharge Watch a movie. The must read book Kautilya - The Arthashastra by L N Rangarajan. Even the ultramodern economists follow it.

I want Suraksha, the first boutique hospital in the city, to be known for its innovative and quality treatment and clean environs.

Dr.Raghu Boddepalli-33 years Chairman & Managing Director Surkasha Health Park Pvt.Ltd. Body Park

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Best part No preferred areas whatsoever. I enjoy everything I do. If I don’t, I won’t be able to give my 100%. Moreover, I go with the flow. Best at Communication. Any regrets None. I did whatever I planned to. No cakewalks. If it is so then anyone would be an entrepreneur. I never focused on pharmacy though it is a revenue generator.

Struggles I am a beginner and learning. To start a hospital in Vizag It is a tough job. Healthcare is bleeding badly, especially after demonetisation. Big players are also hit. Equipment, recruitment and retaining staff- everything has become expensive. Best location Marripalem- untapped market and a good catchment area. Memorable compliment Dr.Satya Murthy, Veteran ENT specialist fondly calls me Viswa Karma because of these varied institutions I built. Punch line Ayushman Bhava. Does age play a role? Yes, of course! Elders may not be able to handle crisis as they have other commitments like family and may get easily demoralised. But youngsters can always bounce back. Advanced age certainly deters people from taking risks. Media focus If I want to get any important message across to people, it can be done only through popular media. I am in an industry where I need to communicate and apprise the public of what is happening- be it good or bad. Idol My father -Dr.Sriram Murthy, ENT Surgeon and Mr.P.Krishna Rao who adopted me. Unique Suraksha Branding a healthcare facility is a new phenomenon, especially in this region. I introduced it here and the rest are following suit. Our rooms are uniquely designed with special acoustics to ensure impregnable privacy to patients.

Fresher Advantages: We work fearlessly and go by our instincts. I feel experience hampers the growth. Seniors don’t experiment. Disadvantages: We tend to trust everybody. The experienced know how to manage human resource. Experience matters. Giving back to society We have adopted a few orphanages and give their inmates free treatment. I feel benevolent acts should not be publicised and displayed

Convincing tactic Plead your cause and case. 8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting? 8-hours standing One thing that your resume doesn’t show I can cook. If you don’t have to work tomorrow? Watch movies and sleep.

Future plans Expansion of my facilities. OFF THE CUFF Favourite pass time Travelling and driving. Three wishes Success, success and success. Lesson learnt Not to get carried away. Alternate business Hotel Never ending craving for Energy Memorable Quote “I am not the topper in my university but all toppers are working in my Microsoft company.”- Bill Gates Most people do easily, but you can’t? I am bad at the maintenance of my possessions. The condition of my car speaks for it.

HE IS DUTY CONSCIOUS: KRISHNA RAO FATHER’S SAY Mantra I gave I tell him the three ‘C’s- Conduct, Character and Commitment are important to come up in life. His trait I like best His sincerity and uprightness.

Hunter or a gatherer? Both

Lesson I learnt Devotion to duty.

When alone, you think about… Expansion plans. I like to sit alone in a dark room and focus on my thoughts. The best ideas and concepts emerge out of that darkness.

My favourite phase of his life In his college days, he used to head the students union and was a proactive Telugu Desam Youth leader. Raghu five years hence He will be much higher in stature and eminence. red | 6th anniv. issue | 95

ajesh didn’t need to burn the

midnight oil to pick one out of the

three options he was offered when he

stepped out of his college-a) Joining his father’s hospitality venture b) A plum job in Computer Science Corporation (CSC) and c) Pursuing higher studies. He arrived at his

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We would like to be remembered as a ‘Rest Assured’ property where the team doesn’t mind going that extra mile to deliver happiness to the celebrating and celebrated guests.

ordained destination only after utilising the last two options to his advantage. After a stint

with CSC which allowed him to obtain his MBA, he joined the family business. “My father’s passion seemed to have got transmitted to me,” says the entrepreneur as we catch him at his eloquent best.

CONFIRMED GOAL & CONFIDENT GAIT Changes I am diligent and empathetic. Style/wardrobe I am in formals most of the day.

Rajesh Dandamudi - 28 years Director Business: Sai Priya Beach Resorts

Accessories None

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Happy? I believe change is constant in life and one’s level of adapting makes the happiness index, in my case I think I am adapting to it positively. Sleepless? Yes, on one of those days, when I haven’t planned well enough or on a packed business day. I wouldn’t complain if I’m sitting in the second scenario.

Feel grown up? No, not when I see established people working, organising and making more out of their time with greater energy than what the young entrepreneurs posses. Recharge A few friends and I go for a jog. Must read book The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – by Robin Sarma The best part I get to meet people from various walks of life and I welcome it. The worst part Long hours spent to make sure that things are in order and everything is going as planned. This comes in the way of my regular activity.

The role of age in trade Age has very limited role to play. Space for new ideas? Certainly, there is space as the market is constantly changing and evolving into a digital segment. Idol I look up to Mr.Raghavendra Rao. CSR We regularly donate to blind school and Veda Patashala at Ramadri, besides providing financial support to two students in the village. What next? We have another project in the pipeline.

You are best at? Negotiating, maybe.

First thing you do after getting into car Plug my phone to the charger. Favourite pass time Travelling Book Confessions of an Economic Hitman. It is partly theoretical and partly fictional about how the rich nations fancily help the poor nations for their natural wealth. Your contribution Changes to the branding and renovation of the property. Memorable quote World is not all sunshine and rainbows, it’s a very mean place. It’s not about how hard you hit, It’s about how hard to get hit and still keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done. – Rocky Balboa Bad at Any desk job.

Uniqueness of your resort It is on the scenic coast, service centric & budget friendly.

Commercial that puts you off All those 30 sec-commercials that pop up in one min clips on FB.

Regret I wish I had joined the business a little earlier. It would have, certainly, given me a better edge.

People do it easily but not you False flattery One thing CV doesn’t show I was in the State Roller Hockey team at the National level.

A resort in Vizag The whole city can be considered as a preferred place but to be specific, Beach Road and the Madhurawada region are the best. As a fresher Advantage: In this age of hashtags, one gets better perception of the ongoing trends, enabling one to recourse their business strategies. Disadvantage: Your ideas may not be taken as you lack experience.

OFF THE CUFF

8-hrs standing or 10-hrs sitting? Depends on what the work demands of me. If tomorrow is an off Pack out for the day. HIS PERCEPTION IS WIDE: PRASAD.D.R.K FATHER’S SAY

Punch line The resort with the ‘beach’ and ‘beyond’.

Mantra I gave him Take inputs, do your homework and build your belief around it. This helps one to arrive at a right decision.

Best strategy We consistently provide quality services. We deliver whatever we have promised, despite the odds.

One trait I like and don’t like I am happy that he thinks fast and considers issues from a number of

angles. He sometimes is skeptical about implementation. I wish he changes that. Favourite stage of his journey The present stage in which he is implementing what he has learnt. Rajesh five years hence I am sure any project will be successful in which he puts his efforts. red | 6th anniv. issue | 97

any people may possess the

entrepreneurial gene. But it

needs a vision and dedication of

K.V.R. Raju (Ramesh)- 36 years Executive Director, KSR Group Owner of Fairfield Marriott Visakhapatnam

a different order to make it big in varied trades. Ramesh, a builder and Convenor of the Youth Wing, CREDAI, proves himself to be an entrepreneur through and through, gliding unobtrusively into the role of a hotelier. He seizes every opportunity to succeed and thrives on challenges, drawing inspiration from his celebrated father Mr.K.Subba Raju, a renowned and widely acclaimed builder of the city. Ramesh talks of the changes he has undergone juggling the two roles as a builder and hotelier.

Changes I am more responsible & committed. Style/wardrobe Casuals to formals. Additions Merc C 220. Happy? Very happy as the tasks at hand are challenging. It is a new learning experience every day. Sleepless? Yes, sometimes. New lingo I speak a lot more English at work.

HE BUILDS

A TOWER

OF HOSPITALITY

Feel grown up? Yes, I grew up years ago. For recharge Go for a short vacation. Must read book I am not a bookworm. I surf online to explore and gather knowledge.

I want Fairfield Marriott to be remembered as a hotel that offers value for money with exceptional service and five star ambience and amenities. red | 6th anniv. issue | 100

The best part I get to meet and work with many remarkable people.

USP We are a mid market hotel with five star services, amenities and ambience.

The worst part Losing out on family time.

Target clients Corporate and airport clientele.

Best at Architecture and interiors.

Fresher Advantages: Innovative, enthusiastic and can quickly learn. Disadvantages: You lack experience.

The ad that puts you off... Patanjali, just being sarcastic.

Tip to wanna-be Be warned. It is a very risky business

You are horrible at? Cooking

What next? Back to the core business- apartment construction for now.

Easy for others but you find difficult? Remembering names and numbers.

Regrets I wish we had built a much larger banquet hall in the hotel. The growing demand makes me feel that way. Do the right things or do the things right? Things right, any day. To start a hotel in Vizag It is a huge challenge and a daunting task in every respect. The best and worst part of being an entrepreneur... Best is you have all the freedom to take your own decisions and worst part is long hours of work and stress. The first customer My father. He threw a grand party for his friends.

OFF THE CUFF

8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting 10 hours sitting

Lesson learnt the hard way Success cannot be earned easily. Only hard work will pay.

If you didn't have to work for a while... Pack my bags and off to USA for a holiday.

Mantra I gave Be sincere and honest to your business and people.

From concept stage to the ground. Every aspect should be planned perfectly before execution.

Hunter or gatherer? Gatherer

One wish 100% occupancy every day.

The role of age Yes, one gets more matured and experienced as one gets older. That rounds off many sharp edges.

Idol in the City, apart from your father Mr.Prabhu Kishore, Chairman & Managing Director, Varun Group.

The name of the movie with your story Rising Star

One thing your CV doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show I am a chess player.

FATHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SAY HE IS A PERFECTIONIST TO THE CORE: SUBBA RAJU

Four favourite hotels in the city Novotel Visakhaptnam Varun Beach, Gateway, Green Park and Daspalla.

Successful entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook.

Favourite pass time Golf and catching up with friends.

Memorable feedback Our property topped the reviews of all Fairfield Marriotts in Asia Pacific.

Why Marriot? Best brand which was not there in this part of the world.

Alternative trade IT start up.

His trait I like and dislike He has a great presence of mind & leadership qualities. He can rise to any occasion. He is a perfectionist. Lesson I learnt I realised the value of higher education. He is much ahead of me in technical knowledge. Ramesh five years hence Going by the way he built this hotel, I am sure he would take our ventures to lofty heights.

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Samay Mangalagiri - 27 years Director, SM Renergy (P) Ltd

SOLAR

GLORY

ronically, solar power is an embryonic industry even in sun-baked India. But significant efforts are being made by young entrepreneurs to harness this renewable energy. Taking rapid strides in the sunny path is torchbearer Samay Mangalagiri, who has over five years of rich experience in this sector in India, Singapore and South Pacific (Fiji and Tuvalu). He worked with solar PV, wind and small hydro technologies with specialisation in the development and execution of rooftop solar PV. He served with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), an Indo-French solar and wind energy development company (PR Fonroche) and as an Assistant Manager with PwC’s renewable energy advisory services in India. He throws light on his tryst with it.

Changes I have become more focused and responsible. Style/wardrobe It has become more casual as opposed to wearing suits at my previous stints. Accessories Mac Laptop which I use for solar project design and simulation purposes. Dent into social and family life My first priority is family. I have become smarter in managing social engagements. red | 6th anniv. issue | 102

“

I started this company based on a

simple principle which I have been following for the longest time – “It is about doing well, by doing good.”

Any new lingo? Hindi. I am becoming a Dilli-wala. Recharge Mentally drained, I play basketball or badminton; Physically tired, I watch a movie or Netflix. One must read book Profit Power Economics by Mia De Kuijper Best part Feeling of leaving the world as a better place than yesterday! Best at? Ability to evolve and adapt. Struggle Finding motivated employees. Best & worst part Best: I find solace in the constant entropy and problem-solving. Worst: Sometimes my staff has to work crazy hours to keep up with client demands and timelines. Memorable feedback I managed to persuade a reluctant client to install a sizable solar PV system which eventually led to energy savings of nearly Rs.5 lakh per month. He said, “I am happy to be proved wrong.” Best strategy We focus a lot on testimonials and virtual footage. Best place trade took you Fiji Idol Mr.Murali Krishna Gannamani From concept to execution We start with assessing if the concept is actually solving a problem, then go for research and interaction. We then design a tailor made solution in a cost-effective fashion, as India is mainly a pricesensitive market. Further, we try and test this solution on a pilot basis and analyse the results. If the results show promise, we

increase momentum to chase relevant clients. The marginal utility achieved to replicate the pilot does not take as much time. USP We provide the best equipment at extremely competitive cost due to our strong supplier network. Fresher Vs. Experienced It should be a fine balance, though people have started believing that young people do the job better.

Hunter or gatherer? A bit of both – hunter because I hunt my clients down and gatherer because I ensure everybody associated with me is on the same page. One thing your resume doesn’t show My ability to speculate and judge accurately. 8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting As long as the work excites me, it doesn’t matter. If no work tomorrow? I would sleep a lot, hit the gym and enjoy some good biryani.

Tip to wanna be entrepreneurs Believe in your instincts, never ignore a good advice and take calculated risks. CSR We donate sustainable solutions to that part of society that cannot afford them. What next? Expand markets across the world. Manufacture items synonymous to the solar PV value chain to boost cost competitiveness & generate employment for fellow Indians. OFF THE CUFF Gadget Drone Bitter lesson You can’t trust everybody. Alternate business you mull on Agri-industry Successful entrepreneur Elon Musk. He is committed to solving widespread problems in an innovative & cost effective way. Name of the movie on your life The Outsider Simple change with big impact The option of working from home for my staff. It improved their efficiency and commitment. Horrible at Cooking

Father’s Say

Sonny Side Up: Sudarshan

Mantra I gave I actually gave him a few – the strong have an obligation; character counts; you can’t buy reputation; listen more than you talk and most importantly, have a plan. His traits I like and dislike I admire the way he adapts to any situation. He is sometimes aggressive, more than required. But, I guess that is age. Lesson learnt from him Every problem has a solution. Samay five years hence I hope that he does well, by doing good! red | 6th anniv. issue | 103

DOC BEHIND THE

LOTUS

Dr.Swamy Karry-35 years CEO, Lotus Hospital Vizag

uestioning, observing and

connecting are the core skills that

overlap in apparently two divergent

fields - medicine and business. Agreed, all entrepreneurs cannot be doctors but certainly a few doctors can become I WANT LOTUS HOSPITALS TO BE KNOWN AS A BUDGET-FRIENDLY FACILITY WHERE ONE IS ASSURED OF BEST TREATMENT, UNDIVIDED ATTENTION OF DOCTORS, CLEAN AND HYGIENIC ENVIRONS.

Changes I have undergone It taught me punctuality. I come to the hospital sharp at 9:00 am. Second, is my weight loss. Style/wardrobe Suits, suits and suits now. Added accessoriesâ&#x20AC;Ś Pens, Parker is my favourite. Happy? I have established a name and earned recognition in the society. red | 6th anniv. issue | 106

successful businessmen, qualifying the term medical entrepreneur. Dr.Swamy, Partner of Lotus Hospitals established the local wing. He traces his transformation from a medical practitioner to medical entrepreneur.

Sleepless? Yes. Often I get 20 to 30 calls at night from relatives of patients and doctors.

Tools of Recharge I play cricket. I represented the city in the U-14 team.

Social and family life Certainly, I lost my privacy. Even when I go out to eat or relax, people come to me to talk of hospital issues.

Must read book Good to Great by James C.Collins.

Any new lingo I am learning Oriya, especially the medical terms as 40% of my patients are from that state.

Best part of the vocation When the baby is discharged, the parents place the baby in my hands and thank me. We offer good packages to the underprivileged. These are the most gratifying deeds and moments for me.

The worst part People often come to us with over expectations and want us to do miracles, even when they know that the disease is not curable. One job you are best at… Counselling. One regret I wish I had studied pediatrics and come to the city earlier. Memorable feedback A little girl, Sahasra, had her leg crushed in an accident. We performed a 14-hour surgery. She has started walking now. Her parents rechristened her as Lotus. Punchline Conceiving miracles, delivering smiles! Age and its role Age does play a crucial role because patients often repose trust in doctors with grey hair and pot bellies. However, I have a young team from Hyderabad. Best peers Dr.Surendra, Radiologist, cheers me up. Dr.Vamsi, Dentist from Rajam is ready to arrange a cricket match at the drop of the hat. Naveen Jain, an entrepreneur, is my school buddy.

Idol Dr.Subbaraju, Gynecologist. He is septuagenarian but his energy levels and dedication are unmatchable. Lotus USP This is the only hospital where a highly qualified pediatrician and gynecologist are available 24x7. We offer advanced procedure for normal painless delivery. Fresher Advantages: Adept at the latest tech. Disadvantages: Competition. Tip to aspirants Come into the field after a thorough homework and armed with a good team. Giving back to society We raise funds through our Praanam Foundation. The underprivileged are absolved of 40% of the bill. Our doctors contribute 10% of their earnings to this. Future Plans I want to start a hospital complete with a rehabilitation and speech therapy. OFF THE CUFF First thing after getting into car? Put my phone on airplane mode.

Father’s Say: Perfect in every respect: Sita Ram Mantra I gave Education is the most significant blessing we gave him. Instead of making him an engineer or a bureaucrat we urged him to go for medicine, so that he can serve people in the best possible way. His traits I like and dislike I admire him for his sincerity and integrity. He doesn’t go back on his word. Only thing that upsets me is his absolute truthfulness. Even medical profession is a kind of business and we know it doesn’t run on absolute truth these days.

Lesson learnt from him He doesn’t have an iota of pride or arrogance. He is very patient, quiet and calm. Basically, I am impatient and irritated with the dishonest. I am learning to be like him. Best part of his growth He always lived in hostels & never did he complain or demand to be with us. He was very focused on his education. So, every moment of his journey is dear to me. Swamy five years hence Futures are not for us to see. But I am sure his goodwill shall take him to great heights.

Three wishes Go back in time and see my father’s childhood, be born as my mother’s sister. The love she bestows on her sister is out of the world. Globe-trot. Hardest task Getting into the PG course. Alternate business you mull on Hospitality Never ending craving Happiness Memorable Quote ‘Live and let live.’ The job you are bad at Gardening Ad that puts you off Insurance Most people do easily, but you can’t? Exaggeration What job doesn’t exist but should? Life therapist One thing that your CV doesn’t show I am a good cook. Sunday is for kitchen. If you don’t have to work tomorrow? Sleep, for sure.

I want Subhadra to be known for its thorough professionalism, unimpeachable quality of products and services. Foremost should be its easy accessibility.

Uday Kumar KNV-32years Director Subhadra Group

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ubhadra Group with its many verticals has a deep-rooted presence in the city. But it is Uday Kumar, a green horn, who ironed out a few rough edges, taking it several notches up adding impressible growth to its business, that too within five years. The US-returned software expert surprised everyone including his father getting into the complicated trade system like fish to the water. He has improved the efficiency of the firm by plugging a few loopholes here and tightening a leash there. He talks of the change he himself has undergone after donning the new role.

Changes I have become an extrovert. Earlier, my world was different. Now I can converse and communicate with much ease. On the flip side is a lot of hair loss. In style/wardrobe…. Yes, it’s all formals now. Added accessories… My previous laptop was configured with heavy apps for programming. Now it is a light one- Mac Book.

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Happy? I am glad to step into my father’s shoes & take the company forward.

Must read book Business Maharajas - Gita Piramal. It talks of India’s powerful tycoons.

Social and family life? It altered a little bit. I miss many parties as we work till 10:00 pm.

The best part Unlimited growth.

Feel grown up? Sometimes I do. I know my father guides me. But many a time, he leaves me to take the decision. Tools of recharge Spend time with Ved Aryan, son.

The worst part Trade can’t always be transacted in a straightforward way. Sometimes, it is twisted, making me uneasy. One aspect you are best at? Analytical thinking.

Regret I wish I had gone for thorough research and planning. Instead, I dived in without a 2050 plan for my company.

departments- navy, military engineering. Team strength We have a team of 100+ staff and equal number of highly dedicated contractors.

Name of movie produced on your life Return of an NRI That crucial change you made I started the attendance systembiometrics. I give our staff incentives on 2 parameters- punctuality & attendance.

Memorable incident Just six months into business, we cracked a mega project which was way beyond the normal size that we get.

Future Plans Reinforcing the current verticals.

Best strategy Be straight forward and genuine. I never keep my customers in the dark.

The first thing you do after getting into car? Put my phone on charge.

People do it easily, but you can’t? Keeping one thing in mind and saying something different.

Best place business took you Australia

Three wishes Subhadra to go global; travel across the world and be happy always.

Hunter or a gatherer? Hunter

Lesson learnt the hard way? Dealing with different mindsets.

When alone, you think about? Thought of expansion is always at the back of my mind.

Alternate business you mull on IT company.

8-hours standing or 10-hours sitting? Both.

Media Focus I have a mixed opinion about it. But yes, it is very important. Does age play a role? Ideally, it should not but it does. Concept execution I work out all the factors - its economics; investment; whether it is profitable or not; study thoroughly before I go for it. It is important to find out how similar trade strategies are working in other places & take dealers or partners’ opinion.

The job you are bad at… Giving motivational speeches.

OFF THE CUFF

If you don’t have to work tomorrow? Spend time with my family.

Father’s Say He brought in a whiff of fresh air - Leela Prasad

Subhadra USP We are into different verticals. We give 100% genuine and quality products. No compromise there.

service & reasonable prices. Don’t compete with anyone but yourself.

Fresher Advantage- you can think out of the box. Disadvantage- you fail to understand some unpalatable traditions.

His traits I like and dislike He is open to good advice. I only wish he takes decisions a wee bit faster. It is a typical American trait. They take their own sweet time before a commitment, whereas we Indians are in a haste to make promises and sometimes go back on them.

Tip to aspirants You can succeed only if you have grit, passion and determination. Don’t come under duress. Giving back to society My father and our firm are very active in a number of professional organisations and educate professionals in our field by holding training programmes and technical seminars. Target market We cater to high-end residences, malls, hospitals, industries, government

Mantra I gave Your ties with the customer don’t end by selling a product, in fact, they begin with it. A satisfied customer is more effective than a premium ad. Be honest with them, give quality material and perfect after-sale

The best phase Always a topper, he had nothing but education on his mind as long as he was pursuing his studies. Uday five years hence He will grow year by year. His track record for the past 4 years shows it.

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you can’t help but wonder what a

daunting task it must be to run it.

The pressure must be enough to make the chief forget fret-free sleep. Surprisingly, the boss appears cool, making the job look pretty simple, with no signs of burden either on his brow or in his smile. That is Venkat Goli. Soon after obtaining an MBA degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the prestigious PSG Institute of

Venkat Goli - 37 years Managing Director Mango Hyundai

Management, Coimbatore, he joined his father’s construction firm. Driven by sheer passion for business, he executed many real estate projects and some civil works for private institutions. Eventually, he turned his attention to the automobile industry. Hyundai chose Venkat as the man on the spot to spread its tentacles in the region and honoured him with the

Changes I am more disciplined, stick to my schedule and expect the same of my employees. Style Now you find me most of the time in showroom uniform.

of talking- not accent, but how we articulate. Patience is the watch word here. Recharge I spend time with friends and take breaks every now and then.

Best part of the business Interacting with customers. It is challenging but helps Forego social or family life? me understand them. Yes. My ‘me-time’ is lost. Sleepless? No, I always go as per plan.

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Change in lingo We have to change our way

dealership. Stating that it was not an easy six-year journey and that he still has a long way to go, he talks of the momentum his life picked up after the ‘Mango Bloom’.

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We are the largest dealers of Hyundai in the state, offering 3S (sales, service and spares) under one roof. That enhances our good operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The worst part Dealing with an unhappy customer, creating a scene. On being entrepreneur Advantage: Holidaying at your beck and call. Disadvantage: You are responsible for many lives- a bit overwhelming. Best at? Working with the team. I take them along with me & don’t take unilateral decisions. Regret I should have gained more knowledge on Information Technology. Struggle at Sometimes I fail to fathom what my staff wants and how to meet their expectations and some unrealistic demands.

Best marketing strategy Active online presence. Does age play a role? Youngsters can push themselves. I could, but wonder if my father would ever do it. Idol Mr.Prabhu Kishore of Varun Group. Must read book I am a bookworm & can name many. But for now - The World Is Flat by Thomas L.Friedman who provides timely and essential updates on globalisation. Concept to execution After getting the dealership, we scouted for an appropriate location. There were many challenges. We surmounted them.

Mango to be remembered as Preferred automobile partner for customers in the city.

Target clientele Everyone who wishes to buy a car. We have a great variety. Their price starts from Rs.3 lakh to Rs.40 lakh.

Memorable feedback Of course, it is getting an award from Hyundai Motors India Limited for the Best Year-On-Year Growth.

CSR We support the children of our employees in their education, besides lending medical assistance to those in need.

Advice to wannabes Have patience. Think with common sense. Be pragmatic. Future plans Expansion in the pipeline. OFF THE CUFF Three wishes Health, happy family & money. Another venture Manufacturing Horrible at? Cooking Successful entrepreneur Mukesh Ambani. He could bring in a total transformation & took his business to great heights. Name of movie on your life Venkat’s Mantra You find difficult? Getting up early in the morning. No work tomorrow That would be amazing! I would spend time with my son Nishant.

FATHER’S SAY He is a compassionate boss: Rama Krishna. Goli Traits in him I like and dislike He is very persuasive in his endeavours. He takes good care of his staff and customers. These are the traits I like. I want him to be more persuasive in chasing his targets and take a little time off for himself. Lesson I learnt from him He goes for a constant and prompt follow up of issues, whereas I procrastinate. This is what I am learning from him. Venkat five years hence I see him handling multiple dealerships, brands and modes of transport because this is an ever-expanding field. Human beings’ thirst for mobility and modes of transport never ends. Mantra I gave Have thorough understanding of the job you are doing, your team and the customers. We should constantly replenish our knowledge. We should not only be aware of the changes taking place in our field, but also should adapt to them. red | 6th anniv. issue | 113

Vinay Godapati- 36 years Managing Director-V Hotel Managing Partner-Concord Logistics

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Victory Gentle in Disposition

Changes I have been dealing with Concord Logistics, interacting with people who lack finesse. That made me quite aggressive. I have learnt to be polite. Happy I live to work rather than work to live. The best part about this industry is that no two days are ever the same. Feel grown up Yes, I do. Growing up is all about taking charge of situations. Recharge I feel recharged when the hotel is jam packed and when I am on my toes.

ospitality is no unfamiliar ground for Vinay who has been running a very unique highway motel- Dolphin Dhaba,

housing a boarding facility, petrol bunk, sweets shop, Etikoppaka handicrafts outlet, exclusive Priya products outlet and the much needed restrooms. Vinay’s links with the industry goes further. His grandfather Mr.Atluri Ram Mohan Rao, MD, Ramoji Film City is attached to Vizag’s Dolphin Hotel. It is only natural that his new baby V Hotel has been flashing a victory sign right from day one. More from the founder… red | 6th anniv. issue | 114

I WISH PEOPLE TO REMEMBER V HOTEL FOR ITS SOPHISTICATED AMBIENCE, TIDY ENVIRONS, DEDICATED STAFF AND BUDGET-FRIENDLY TARIFFS.

Struggle Retaining staff and making them understand my vision. First Customer Ramoji Rao. He inaugurated the hotel and even booked the first room. Media Focus Media is a must for publicity. Partner Uday, my partner in Concord and I are childhood friends. I can count on him. We share the same passion & ambition. Does age play a role? Yes. Experience is a driver to entrepreneurial success. Idol Ramoji Rao. I look up to him. Tip to aspirants Setting foot here is no mean task. It requires a lot of planning, preparation and dedication. But if you have the passion, you are sure to grow in leaps and bounds. Giving back to society I am a member of Round Table India and

take part in many welfare activities. Target Corporates. Future plans Start boutique hotels in Tier II cities. OFF THE CUFF The first thing you do after getting into car? Check if it is clean. Three wishes I am happy and content with what I have. I don’t wish for anything else. Lesson learnt hard way How to deal with guests and understand their mindset. Alternate business Automobile On the must list Mobile, watch and wallet. Name of the movie produced on you Victorious Vinay.

Memorable quote ‘Be on time’ my grandfather used to say. The job you are bad at… Presentations and writing letters. The most useless major in college… Chemistry Most people do easily, but you can’t? Public speaking Hunter or gatherer? Hunter When alone, you think about? Only about how to improve V Hotel. One thing your CV doesn’t show I suffer from OCD. Convincing tactic I motivate them by citing examples. 8-hours standing or 10-hours? 8-hours standing If you don’t have to work tomorrow? Watch movies and catch up with friends.

That crucial change you made? Disciplining the staff.

FATHER’S SAY HE IS SURE FOOTED: VENKATESWARA RAO Mantra I gave Since we are dealing with very essential requirement- food, I have been extremely cautious of its being cooked and served in hygienic conditions using high quality and unadulterated ingredients. I tell Vinay to keep up the tradition and not to bother about earning quick bucks. Ultimately, it is our reputation that rewards us. Fortunately, he too believes in the same values and is confident in his stride. Traits in him I like and dislike I admire and also worry about two traits in him. He is too trusting and self-effacing and we all know both are not very helpful to today’s entrepreneur. Lesson I learnt from him I have nothing new to learn from him. I followed the path and ideology my father showed me and I am happy with my progress. Vinay five years hence I am sure his simplicity and hard work will take him a long way.

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By Pratika Yashaswi | Shoot by Dhana Vijay t is said that one of the earliest signs that a city’s economy is entering its spring is a ﬂowering of the hospitality and food sector. We are glad to see

major international restaurants and fast food chains doing well on our shores, but gladder that many more of the new faces are our very own Vizagites, pioneering new concepts and pushing the envelope in terms of cuisine, service and more. red has reviewed and enjoyed many of these places over the years and for our Anniversary Issue, we thought it would be apt to do a little roll-call of the ones that have stood out for their innovation, quality of service, their popularity and of course, their food. So in alphabetical order (we can’t really compare them, can we?) our red hot picks

Bake House

Bean Board

D Cabana

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Brew N Bistro

Barista Lavazza

Baker’s Castle

for the year are:

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Hungry Hippo

Soup Stop

Makeba CafĂŠ & Restaurant

Double Roti

D(r)unken Monkey

Thickshake Factory

Gluttons Garage

Radisa

Kaloreez

Swagrama Food Court

Fresh Choice

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DISHES TO TRY Zodiac Bonbons. Rs.20 per piece

Linda Goodman fans, these are for you. Made with lush and creamy coverture chocolate, each bonbon comes filled with one of 12 flavours corresponding to the signs of the zodiac. Oh, and the bonbons take on the colour of their respective sun-sign’s birth stone, too!

f you’ve lived in Vizag long enough, chances are, you’ve ordered a cake (or maybe a melting brownie) from Baker’s Castle at some point. Its selection of confectionery and pastries has always been a notch above the rest and a source of endless joy to children and adults alike. Ever prompt and dependable, it’s remained a local favourite. Now, it has expanded its menu and introduced a little sibling: Ice Castle, where it serves ice creams, milkshakes and a variety of other surprise additions. The place seats between 20 and 40 people.

Non Veg Combo Meal. Rs.290 Hola! This Mexican style non-veg combo meal comes with lemon coriander soup, nachos, three chicken strips with a piripiri dip, a chicken wrap and a salad. Once sated with this meal, refresh with a virgin mojito!

Passion Gauteaux. Rs.60 Not much of a chocolate person? The Passion Gateaux makes for a colourful treat, with drizzles of kiwi, pineapple, blueberry and strawberry flavours to add a bit of freshness and zest in this cold weather.

Plot no. 1/10, Siripuram Towers, Opp. HSBC Call Center, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam-530003. Contact: 9000008889 | Timings: 11:00 am-10:30 pm red | 6th anniv. issue | 120

When we have a party, the place tends to fill up with children compelling us to push the tables and chairs to the sides. We also get a lot of requests for events here. - Murali, Partner

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n Visakhapatnam you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be hard-pressed to find a biryani or a pulusu/gongura/pappu annam of any sort at a regular restaurant. But to find a vegetarian ulavachaaru annam unaccompanied by meat at a neighbourhood bakery, is quite something. This is why we like Bake House, an associate brand of Swagruha Foods. They shirk the western notions of a bakery menu and remind you that you are in Andhra. You can have your prepared-on-order dishes accompanied by Araku Peaberry coffee in a brass davara tumbler set and feel right at home in Madhurawada, MVP Colony or at their latest outlet in Peda Waltair.

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Ulavacharu Annam. Rs.100 Served with kadha masalas and this essentially Andhra legume, this homely vegetarian Ulavacharu bowl fills one with a sense of home. Served with a side of garlic sauce.

Bake House Special Chicken Sandwich Rs.130/150 (extra cheese) This spicy chicken sandwich is very popular among Bake House patrons and is an ideal snack to grab on the go.

Stick Chicken. Rs.210 Juicy and red-hot bites of spiced chicken? You will want to grab these by the satay sticks and gorge!

â&#x20AC;&#x153; I now (after marriage) belong to a family that believes in the traditional idea of sharing happiness through sweets. We as the younger generation want to cater to the ongoing changes occurring in the food sector. Bake House is our baby. We believe that happiness multiplies tenfold by sharing and we work to ensure that you get the tastiest bite of happiness. Our strongest ingredient here is love and taste carried through generations. -Sudeesha w/o Raghu Koneru, Owner

R.K.Krishnaveni Towers, Bake House Burger. Rs.140/160 You want to settle down on one of the wooden benches and sink your teeth into this delightful chicken burger. Add cheese for an extra-indulgent snack.

Opp. Karur Vyasya Bank, Near Visakha Eye Hosptal, Peda Waltair Visakhapatnam. Timings: 10:00am-10:00pm Contact: 0891-2588882/7995553899 red | 6th anniv. issue | 121

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Barista

COFFEE BY THE

BEACH DISHES TO TRY

ocated on RK Beach, Vizag’s favourite hangout, Barista is an essential part of a young Vizagite’s late night shenanigans. It boasts one of the best views on Beach Road and remains open up to 2:00am. Serving up a delectable selection of beverages-both caffeinated and not-and a tantalising menu of pastries and continental cuisine, it meets the needs of the city’s increasingly food-savvy crowd. Barista will be introducing an exciting new beverage menu and some combo deals to liven up the hangover hours. Are you a performer or artist of any kind? Why not run your act past the management and see if you can get a platform here?

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love baking and taking creative control of presentation. It is this love that I bring to Barista and I enjoy seeing customers have a good time here, especially the youngsters. Barista is the best place to enjoy coffee by the beach. It is no surprise that almost nobody sits in the indoor area. - Harshita Singamsetty, Franchise Owner

Zesty Chicken Wrap. Rs.181 This scrumptious snack is great to grab on the go. It’s filling but not too heavy and makes for a tangy, delicious midnight supper. Pan Pollo Grilled Chicken Pasta. Rs.290 Crispy, pan-cooked chicken puts the ‘comfort’ in comfort food, accompanied by a hearty helping of pasta al-dente doused in a delicious, medium-spicy sauce.

Red Velvet Pastry. Rs.190 This iconic dish is one of the most popular ones on the menu. Part of you will want to gobble it in a jiffy but it’s so precisely shaped, pretty and beautifully presented that another part of you will be satisfied just by staring.

Brownie Frappe. Rs.319 If a sizzling brownie makes too much of a mess for you, grab this instead. Ice cream floats on a mellow chocolaty concoction, absolutely satisfying on a sweltering summer’s day. Finish off with a sweet bite.

Beach Road, Pandurangapuram (opposite Spencer’s), Kirlampudi Layout, Visakhapatnam

Timings: 11:00 am - 2:00 am Contact: 9951333563

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t’s a long and winding drive up to Ramanaidu Studios (it’s a free pass as long as you’re coming for the cafe) but the journey will be worth it. In the daytime you can see an 180 degree view of the horizon and at night, you’ll find ship lights and the city glimmering serenely in the distance...Wait, is Bean Board at Ramanaidu Studios possibly the highest cafe in Vizag? Quite likely. The idea is to disconnect and really spend some quality time. Leave your worries and your work behind in the bustling city and come with plenty of time to spare, good company and a good camera to capture the view. Have a go at the games or bring some instruments to play. Sip your coffee slowly.

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The city is condensed, everyone’s trying for the same spots and so we wanted to offer something a little different. We already have one spot in the city. The response has been good, this place is unique. It’s pristine, peaceful and has the best view. The 3,500 sq. ft. cafe has a seating capacity of 110, but we managed to squeeze in a few more as and when it’s necessary. We have a lot of repeat customers who treat it like its second home. - Tyler Julliard and Isaac Jeremiah, Owners

Dishes To Try:

Marble Mocha. Rs.110 This beverage is best for chocoholics to get their fix. A blend of dark and white chocolate laced with caramel & sprinkled with cocoa powder, it is a heavenly indulgence worth having a cheat day for.

Berry Blast Iced Tea. Rs.80 This piquant, uplifting blend is a refreshing way to stay hydrated through a sunny afternoon. Drink up before you head to the jenga!

Mocha Crunch. Rs.80 The Mocha Crunch is a creamy pastry flavoured with coffee and a light sprinkle of chocolate.

Smoked Chicken Wrap. Rs.150 There are a few who would not swear by the smoked chicken in this crispy dish. Every bite is a glorious explosion of warm, smoky flavour in a salty wrap.

Dr. Ramanaidu Studios, Bheemili Beach Road, Visakhapatnam - 530048. Contact: 9866386878

Timings: Closed on Mondays. Tues-Thurs 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Fri-Sat 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm -9:00 pm

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Bruschetta. Rs180 The bruschetta is one of the best things to come out of continental cuisine and we are so excited to see it here. It’s a refreshing platter of crunchy breads dressed in tomatoes, basil, garlic and pesto drizzled with some olive oil.

Brewing a Continental

Mexican Chicken Pizza. Rs.370 The hot and spicy Mexican pizza at Brew N Bistro comes topped with onions, pepper, jalapenos, corn and of course, chicken.

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armly lit and tucked cosily beneath an apartment building in Lawson’s Bay colony, Brew N Bistro beckons on a quiet evening. This continental cafe offers nothing new. No twists and no menu gimmicks. Yet, you’ve had nothing like it before, not in Vizag. Like any other cafe, it does coffee but only the most richly flavoured artisanal brew from its lovingly tended organic estate in the outskirts. It does Italian but only with fresh herbs and very high quality cheese. Food is, in every sense of the word, good. Wholesome, authentic and very, very delicious. Eating at Brew N Bistro is a pleasure because the management takes great care to communicate well with its customers. Thus, they’ve been growing steadily and are preparing some exciting expansions to its menu in the coming months.

We don't compromise on the quality of food we give. In fact, I started this because I noticed a lack of authentic continental cuisine in the city. Our target audience when we started was only students but we’ve seen an increase in family walk-ins over the past few months. Recently, we tied up with Talwakars and a few other gyms where we deliver healthy, diet specific food directly. Also, our Green Coffee is fast becoming a favourite among Vizagites. Every morning, we see at least 2-3 people waiting outside before opening time for the green coffee.- P. Swaroop, Partner

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Classic Demi-Glace Chicken. Rs.330 This crispy chicken bake gleaming with demi-glace sauce comes with a side of creamy, heavenly mashed potatoes. It is a total comfort offering for a cold day.

Enchilada. Rs.270 Ask for en-chi-laa-dah and don’t listen to anyone who says this flour-ful stuffed tor-tee-ya dish can’t be a full meal. It has chicken! And vegetables! This cheese-topped Mexican delicacy can of course be a full meal if you don’t share it and trust us, you won’t want to.

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Cabana is one of the few places in Vizag that offers the actual proper beach-side (and not just beach-view) dining experience to a no-frills crowd. Here you’ll get to sink into a couch with the ocean murmuring just a stone’s throw away. D Cabana is a hit amongst students and families for its authentic coastal fare and its chilled-out appeal. Its menu isn’t restricted. Whether you want a toast or a tikka, you can get it here and lavish a lazy, gluttony day by the beach. Oh, and if you get there in the evenings, extra seating opens up on an elevated platform where you’ll have an uninterrupted view of just sea, sea and more sea.

Seafood by the

shore

D Cabana DISHES TO TRY Pomfret Roast. Rs.350 D Cabana can dish this fish like no other place does. This authentic preparation is tender to the bite and leaves one with that salty, smoky mouth feel of a perfect roast.

People flock to D Cabana for its one-of-a-kind ambience and its dependable food. My personal favourite is the Ulavacharu Biryani. Wherever else you compare this place to, I can assure you that this is the only

Hari Mirchi Kebab. Rs.260 This kebab is a fiery way to begin your meal, with chicken marinated in hot spices, mint and curd. Make sure you wash it down with something from their beverage selection.

Spinach Corn Toast. Rs.170 We’re sure you’ve had spinach and

cafetaurant in Vizag. You can enjoy a nice biryani and along with it have a good cup of coffee.-L.Dilip Chakravarthy, Owner

Beach Road, Near Bus Stop, Sagar Nagar, Visakhapatnam

corn sandwiches and toasts in a typical cafe style place, but see

Timings: 12 Noon to 4:00 pm, 6:00

how it can be transformed in a

pm to 10:30 pm, Monday to Sunday

proper coastal restaurant!

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or those who don’t get the reference, you might, like me, land up at Double Roti expecting tandoori food. Nevertheless, give it a go and you’ll forget about whatever it is you were craving before and convert into a burger-worshipper. The sandwich bar has done resoundingly well all over India. It began service in Vizag this February, bringing an all-amreekan fast food experience to an eager cosmopolitan crowd. With names like Hey Bhagwan, Desi-Videsi and other enjoyable cultural references all over its menu, it promises yums in humungous doses. Foodies, summon your appetites!

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eople of all ages and walks enjoy our food. Hence, we have a navy discount,

kids discount, Waltair Club membership discount and more! Sometimes

people mistake this to be a North Indian food place, seeing the name- but

decide to stay, attracted by the Indian starters in our menu. Double Roti is a balance between Desi and Videsi. - Anand Raj, Manager dishes to try Godfather Pizza. Mushroom Bites. Rs.175

Rs.395 This yummy pizza, with four meats and Blueberry Panna Cotta.

mozzarella, is an

Rs.110

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sweetened cream thickened with gelatin, Mushroom fans will love this

this jelly-like dessert

one and non-fans will become

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fans. This is a beautiful plate

plate, a sweet finish to a

of crumbed butter mushrooms

big, burpy meal.

fired up with some saucy

Hey Bhagwan Burger. Rs.499 What’s up, Bhagwan? A burger that weighs a whopping (according to the menu) 1kg! It comes with fries and lots and lots of….beep!

chipotle fillings, a great start to your meal. You’ll be burping after this one.

Ground Floor, ATR Towers,

Timings: 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Harbour Park Road, Pandurangapuram,

Contact: 0891-2560098

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hirsty? The D(r)unken Monkey has 170 thick shakes, juices, detox drinks, protein shakes and more to offer you (mostly non-alcoholic, though). All drinks are ultra-fresh and prepared upon order without any added sugar or dreadful preservatives and this goes for the snacks too. Whatever you order, be assured of its freshness and purity and consume within 1-2 hours. “If you can’t stay, take me away!” hollers the hoarding outside the D(r)unken Monkey franchise. The drinks come in cute glass bottles that you can take away, which are becoming a favourite collectible amongst its loyalists. The store is the 48th outlet in India and is just 8-9 months old here.

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Dishes to try Chicken Tikka Sandwich. Rs. 140 The pleasure of a perfect, savoury, delightful Chicken Tikka Sandwich intensifies when you wash it down with the right drink. You’re at the right place!

Brownie Nutella. Rs. 229 There are people among us, who have treated Nutella as a food group and guzzled down entire jars of it by themselves, sparing none for friends or siblings. You may have worked through that now, but congratulate yourself with a cheat-drink!

Watermelon Epic. Rs.109 Watermelons are messy and sticky and it’s a lot of effort to cut

Nut Case. Rs.159

We’ve started noticing that people are

and eat by yourself.

A blend of figs, almonds,

attracted to the unique ambience and

This watermelon epic

cashews, dates, milk

the quality of food they get here. We

comes without any

and ice cream; this drink

have a guitar and some board games

pesky preservatives or

is only when you want

that our customers love to unwind

added sugar, so why

to indulge, but also

with. They spend at least one-two

not give it a try?

make sure you’re

hours at our outlet, staying long after

getting superfood

they’re finished with their drinks.

intake up.

-Suresh Jarri, Partner

1st floor, Vinayagar Kosala, Beside Sarvani Sweets, Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam. red | 6th anniv. issue | 130

Timings: 9:00 am - 11:30 pm | Contact: 9866386878

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Fresh Choice

An all

new Makeover

he friendly neighbourhood bakery you

DISHES TO TRY

used to get your favourite long bread

Macarons. Rs.40 a piece

from has grown up with you. It now calls

The macaron is one of the hardest

itself a Patisserie, Bakery and Cafe, and

pastries to perfect. It comes with

beckons you from across the HSBC office on

fragile, eggshell-like crust and gives

the busy Siripuram circle. Fresh Choice offers

way to a chewy, but not too chewy,

you what it used to-the warm, nostalgic aroma

filling. Fresh Choice makes the best. Our

of freshly baked goods-in a glass makeover.

favourite? The Bailey’s macaron!

Photogenic desserts that look like they leaped straight out of a Pinterest dream. Come Christmas, the flagship store will launch a new menu, including their special plum cake.

Fondant Cake. Starting from Rs.950 Here, cakes aren’t baked, they are crafted and you can spend hours watching the chefs work them through a clear glass panel. The ones here are made with French Biscuits, Belgian Chocolate and fondant. Chef Srikant, who used to work at patisserie Conçu of Hyderabad, takes customised orders with confidence.

Farmhouse Pizza. Rs.230 Though Fresh Choice is well-known for its bakes, the savoury side of the menu is no letdown. This thin-crust pizza comes with delicious, stringy,

s a toddler and my early years in Vizag, little did it occur to me that I would have an opportunity to be part of this vibrant city of the next-gen and Fresh Choice patisserie cafe would become a favourite hangout! - Aditya Vissam, Chairman

import-quality Mozzarella cheese. Cheesecake. Rs.120 Judge a bakery by the way they do their cheesecake! This patisserie serves up three delectable flavours

Waltair Uplands, Opposite to HSBC Timings: 11:30 am-10:00 pm red | 6th anniv. issue | 132

Contact: 9100054869

of this classic bake and there are three berrylicious choices!

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Gluttons Garage

“

Our idea is whatever a person craves, he/she should be able to get it here, whether they’re in the mood to pig out or to enjoy a healthy, moderate snack they can feel good about. Gluttons Garage aims to service every craving there is and is a thrill for real foodies as well as their more health-conscious friends.”

here is a fabulous fusion restaurant tucked away in a quiet lane. Gluttons Garage promises a gastronomical adventure for Vizagites who have tried everything the city has to offer, food-wise and are looking for more. Why have a regular pasta (which the cafe serves most delightfully), when you can have a pasta with South Indian spices? It’s less than a month old, but has been quietly but surely drumming up a following. Thanks to its ample seating area and cool vibe, it’s promising to be a great venue for events. Short films, band performances and open mics are expected to be a regular feature of this hangout.

-Majji Naveen, General Manager. DISHES TO TRY Lebanese Pizza. Rs.190 The hummus is so, so, good that you won’t miss the cheese on this healthy pizza! Topped with aubergine and laid on a thin-crust pita...sorry pizza, this is a comfort snack even your doctor will approve of!

Oreo Lasagne. Rs.170 This layered dessert is meant for Oreo addicts!

Saffron Freak Shake. Rs.380 Which do you like better? Rasmalai or Jalebi? This freak shake won’t make it any easier for you to choose.

Prawn-Ken. Rs 360 While a chicken is with chick-en, a prawn-ken is a chicken stuffed with...prawns! Don’t make that face, just try this out. This dish is set to give the Colonel a run for his money.

7-5-182, Pandurangapuram, Visakhapatnam Timings: 11:00 am -10:00 pm, Closed on Mondays Contact: 0891-2564688/ 7702368884 red | 6th anniv. issue | 133

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ungry Hippo was started to bring Vizag’s new food revolution to the inner neighbourhoods, a dream of a group of foodies who’ve been friends from college. Though located in Seethammadhara, away from the usual attractions of the beach, it has seen a great response from its customers. Just six months old, its quirky and cosy ambience and its delicious and reasonably-priced menu is becoming a fast favourite among the college crowd. They are soon launching an all day breakfast menu and happy hours with a twist. Make it a point to visit and soon. It’s a good idea to reserve a table before hand.

Dishes to try House fries. Rs.190 Fries tossed in a signature spice mix and five delicious dips! They would not tell us what the spice mix was, so you can have a fun time trying to figure this out!

Hippo Special Pizza. Rs.250/300 Did someone say pizza topped with fries? Only a diabetic would say no.

r You

dly n e Fri

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“

It was our dream to open up a cafe which offers

yummylicious food along with a cozy

ambience. We were of the opinion that as the

number of chain restaurants open up in a growing city like ours, it is also important to have some neighbourhood restaurants and coffee shops with their own unique character which offer something

Lasagne. Rs.270/300/325 This classic Italian favourite is a hit in its vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions. Choose between three versions of chicken: strips, shredded or sausage! Tip: try out its Chicken Lasagne, which is basically warm and cheesey chicken baked into lasagne sheets!

different from the routine and mundane.” -Siddhardha Narayanasetty, Partner

50-49-43/A, TPT Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam Timings: 12 Noon to 10:30 pm Contact: 8885097237 / 9030135861

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Caramel Popcorn Shake. Rs.200 Don’t you love the soft crunch of popcorn, the salty fluff with the crispy surprise sweetness that tells you it’s caramel? Have all this in a drink and bring this to the movies!

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Kaloreez

Where

s t e i d are

delicious

Try To s e Dish

Broccoli Walnut Apple Salad. Rs.190 Broccoli is a highly underrated vegetable. This salad is crunchy and full of vitamins and yums with the sweetness of apple bits and meaty walnuts.

hen Kaloreez founder Robert decided he needed to lose some weight, he started cooking for himself. By replacing the usual calorie-bombs found in comfort food with more nutritious alternatives, he lost 14kg in six months and bought this knowledge to the kitchen at Kaloreez. It’s easy to stick to your diet here. If you’re craving some delicious biryani or kheer that won’t waste the hours you spent at the gym, Kaloreez is the place to go. If you’re finding it hard to stick to your diet, the joint also offers a monthly subscription that delivers three meals a day (including a weekly cheat meal) according to a diet plan formulated by an in-house nutritionist. They deliver all over the city with a fast-expanding customer base.

Healthy food isn’t just salads and other boring things! It deserves to be more than just an option. There are so many outlets cropping up all over, we wanted to introduce this concept to the city. - S.V.Prabha, General Manager

Brown Rice Kobbariannam. Rs.200

Rajma Bites. Rs.160

One of the best things about Kaloreez is its relentless innovation-that also stays rooted to Vizag’s traditionally-loved cuisine. This rice bowl contains all that you love about kobbariannam with a better glycemic index.

Rajma isn’t everyone’s favourite bean but trust Kaloreez to turn them into actual crave-worthy snacks.

Quinoa Kheer. Rs.100 Plot 95, Opposite St. Lukes Nursing School, Daspalla Hills, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam.

Quinoa is a superfood star that’s here to stay and quinoa kheer, the best

Timings: 7:00 am-3:00 pm, 5:30 pm-10:00 pm

way to feel good about satiating your

Contact: 0891-2792899/9502999799

with a sweet, but rice and vermicelli

sweet tooth. You want to celebrate

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Makeba Café & Restaurant

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A forhaven selfies

DISHES TO TRY

Sizzling Brownie With Ice Cream. Rs.180 Who doesn’t like a sizzling brownie? This dessert is too hot to handle and too hard to miss!

azz up your dinner dates at Dutt Island’s newest diner, Makeba Cafe & Restaurant. The city’s first theme cafe is a selfie-lover’s haven, with 2,000 sq.ft. covered in pop-culture inspired, upcycled decor! Its Game of Thrones zone features an actual, grand, life-size throne while its cute couples section is a well-lit cosy corner with umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. They also feature one of the most innovative menus in the city, with great flavourpairings and unlikely twists to their dishes. Their bar is an adventure, with drinks named like Cersei’s Poison and Pain Killer. Book a table! Or you know, a repurposed Ambassador…

This is the perfect spot for youngsters, especially the college crowd. Our range is budget-friendly. A couple can dine for Rs.400. I plan to change

Veg Enchilada.Rs.240 A flour tortilla grilled with cheese and other veggie yums.

the themes according to trending or favourite topics. We have an exhaustive menu covering Mexican, Italian, Continental and Tandoori cuisines, a variety of mocktails and milkshakes. A fun fact is

Assorted Non Veg Platter. Rs.900\600 Crisp meat of different varieties beckon invitingly on a platter fit for carnivores.

that few of our delicacies are named after GoT characters and automobile related terminology. - Vikas Choudhary and Jagdish Samal, Managing Directors

101, Dutt Island, Chinna Waltair Main Road, Siripuram Junction,

Prawn Lasagne. Rs.280 Layered savoury comfort food that will knock you out for the day with a food coma. red | 6th anniv. issue | 138

Visakhapatnam-530003. Contact: 0891-6662690/7032522690 Timings: 12:30 pm-11:00 pm

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ffshores nestles on a small hill overlooking Rushikonda beach, offering one of the most spectacular views in Vizag and a quality menu to match. It’s extremely popular amongst tourists and businessmen and makes regulars out of localites. If you’re looking for a quiet place to unwind with a bottle of your favourite poison, have an important conversation or perhaps spend some quality time with friends, this is the place to go. Keep an eye out for its exciting food festivals. They routinely have a Seafood Festival, Sizzlers Festival and are bringing out a Lucknowi Cuisine Festival come 2018.

far from the madding

crowds “

Offshores

he most important thing in the food business is to maintain good quality standards. And we at Offshores

have managed to do that for seven long years. We frequently see a full house especially on the weekends, sometimes hitting 220-230 covers. - Seshagiri Mantri, Director

dishes to try

Tandoori Vanjaram. Rs.400 (varies acc to size of fish)

The true mark of a person’s character will show in how neatly they tuck into this delightful, crispy fish gracefully and without looking like carnivores.

Haryali Murgh Tikka. Rs.250 This chicken tikka serves up a juicy treat, marinated in a heavenly mix of coriander and mint. It is a wonderful sunny-day starter to go with your drink. Hotel Vihar, Beach Road, Opposite Gitam University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam. Butter Garlic Prawn. Rs.320 Soft, tender and chewy, these salty little bites are to be savoured slowly with a serene temperament.

Timings: 11:00 am -11:00 pm. Contact: 7799772200

Skewered Chicken. Rs.250 Order this with your friends and it’ll be sure to disappear from the plate within minutes. red | 6th anniv. issue | 139

Radisa

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adisa has been catering to foodies

with their sinful pastries, fondues and

sublime chocolate creations! It also

delicately balances your sweet-tooth cravings with caffeine fixes, yummylicious sandwiches and delectable dosas. Kids too can take their pick from the exclusive munchies. Enter this quaint joint to be greeted by a wall displaying directions to different

KE A A T O P IME T

sections. Well, we occupied space at our favourite spot- the beautiful backyard aka Uthana, that offers a sneak peak at the kitchen. You know your waiting time. Oh and don’t forget to notice the quirky chocolate moulds on the walls. These are the add-ons to your gastronomical experience.

I R T T GUIL

DISHES TO TRY

Maggi Biryani. Rs.150 Who would have ever thought of this combination? Dig into this piping hot noodle-y version of biryani, you will know what fusion is all about.

Fried Idli. Rs.75 Attack it (served with coconut, tomato and ginger chutney) like never before because one is just not enough.

Living up to our tagline- What we eat at home is what we serve here- we offer home-grown ingredients and healthy food in a creative style. We don’t use any preservatives or substitutes. Much to my delight, this concept received an amazing response. Most of my recipes are well researched to cater to my son’s whims and fancies. Hence I owe him a big thanks. -Radhika Satish, Owner

Facor Layout, Waltair Uplands, Visakhapatnam.

Avakai Pappu Annam. Rs.125 Take a spoonful of this perfect dish. You are bound to remember that dear granny who would get that mix right without using scales.

Chocolate Cone. Rs.50 Too inviting to resist and mouth

Timings: 7:00 am-10:00 pm

watering. How many of these can

Contact: 9550866999

you take because you devour the content and the cup too?

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Swagrama Food Court

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n a c ou

all y

at DISHES TO TRY Butterfly Chicken. Rs.350

wagrama Food Court is to the food business what a multi-screen theatre is to cinema. It houses a bakery and confectionery, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a dedicated thali area and a banquet. If you’re an indecisive type, the multicuisine restaurant offers you a vast menu of Indian, Chinese, Tandoori and Continental cuisines. It sees a minimum footfall of at least 300 a day. The food is without doubt, great. But more importantly, it takes really good care of its customers. It organises its timings around the needs of the college students. A place that respects its customers and its biryani? Yes please.

“

This is a whole, roasted, lavishly marinated chicken, meant to be teared into with nothing less than a ravenous appetite.

Tandoor Vanjaram Masala. Rs.500 This typical coastal delicacy comes doused in a homely, indulgent and spicy gravy. Have it like a starter or get carbohydrates to go with it.

2nd Floor, 1-59/9/10, Swagrama Food Court,

Customers come to a restaurant or an eating place by placing a lot of trust. It is our responsibility to honour that trust and never let them down. Everyday is like a wedding feast for us-serving a lot of people, taking care of them, running around. -Mohammed Nazir Ahmed, General Manager Joint Chicken Family Pack. Rs.450 Served on a bed of fragrant, coriander sprinkled basmati rice, these juicy chicken legs look so tantalising that one is forced to wonder if the ‘family’ clause is mandatory. “Do I have to share it?” Chicken Sizzler. Rs.250 A good Indian restaurant will always have that one great sizzler and this outlet serves this delicious favourite with a mound of basmati.

Timings: 12 noon-3:30pm,

Ground floor remains open from

Opp. YSR Stadium, Madhurawada,

6:30 pm-10:30 pm, Biryani & Chinese

6:00 am-10:30 am and evening 3:30 pm-10:00 pm

Visakhapatnam.

snacks served between 3:00pm-6:00pm

serving tiffins and chaats. Contact: 0891-2788885

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Soup Stop

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FOR

L U O HE S SOUP

ake sure you get to Soup Stop

early, because this 50-seater is

always packed. Don’t be fooled

by its name, though. While its soups do a great job of firing up your appetite, the menu whips up a fantastic variety of solid dishes to make you stay. Vizagites quickly become regulars once they’ve had a sip of its ambience, good service attitude and generous portions. This place loves its customers and takes great care to maintain the quality of experience. It’s no wonder it sees so many repeat visits...and you just might turn into a loyalist soon enough.

oup is a simple dish and no foodie would give it a miss, especially during winters. The soups are made keeping the atmosphere, customers and

seasons in mind. This dish was the driving force behind our menu. We believe that eating out is not just about food. It is the experience that matters and this shows in our service, ambience and more. As we focused on these important aspects, more people were drawn to us, so we kept enhancing the menu to serve their growing tastes and needs. -K.Hari Prakash, Managing Partner

DISHES TO TRY Exotic Vegetable Soup. Rs.99 A soulful broth of English veggies and Italian herbs, and flecked with fried garlic, the exotic vegetable soup is a warm

Chicken

and soothing starter for a cold

Manchow Dry. Rs.199

and dark night.

Cubes of chicken tossed in spicy sauce come with generous helpings of fried chowmein to provide fire and crunch.

Paneer Reshmi Fried. Rs.179 Soft and tender paneer bites come stuffed with capsicum and onion and tossed in a hot garlic sauce. Great choice for

Rednam Estates, Near Bank of

vegetarians!

Baroda, 1st Lane, Opposite Ravindra Bharati School, Dwaraka Nagar, Special South Indian Chicken Soup.

Visakhapatnam.

Rs.99 A beautiful blend of South Indian

Timings: 11:00 am-10:30 pm

spices, tomatoes, egg drop & chicken,

Contact: 9505531396 /9160233396

this unique soup warms the palate.

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Thickshake Factory

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Sampath Vinay, Master Franchise Owner

Ice creams have dominated the desserts category for ages and it’s changing now. Ice creams are sticky and a small mess. Initially we focused on students and Navy families and a public with high spending power, but we’ve become popular across categories. There is no such thing as a person who doesn’t like Thickshakes. We’re adding around 20-30 more flavours to the menu soon and are taking many catering orders for events and parties.”

he Thickshake Factory is modelled on the exceedingly popular European trend of ice-creams you can drink. Thickshakes are more versatile. You can hang on to your cup summer or winter without worrying about it melting and mix up whatever flavours you like. Thickshake Factory uses quality ingredients of European standards and fruit pulp to sweeten the drinks. The menu keeps changing every six months, featuring only the very best and most popular of the dessert’s limitless possibilities. The outlet at Coffee Wave overlooks the beach, located comfortably where you can stop by on a long drive and take in the ocean view. With outlets currently available at two places on Beach Road, the franchise is now expanding to Gajuwaka, MVP Colony and Seethammadhara in the coming months. Vizagites, brace yourselves to melt your sweet tooth!

Dishes to try

Belgian Chocolate. Rs.159

Very Berry. Rs.149

It is a crowd favourite. This is hands down the best chocolatelovers can get. Why do hotchocolate, when you can do cold chocolate?

This fruity blend might just be the best way for you to get your kids to eat fruits! It is a big hit among children and a refreshing summer drink.

Crunchy Butterscotch. Rs.149

Ferrero Hazelnut. Rs.149

No Indian family will be without a Butterscotch ice-cream fan. One might even call it a ‘personality type’. Try the thickshake version, you won’t miss the crunch.

Get some class in your glass. Do you remember when Ferrero Rocher used to be a rare treat and came in gifts and prizes? Now you can down it like you earned it!

RK Beach Road, Next to Bay Fashion, Pandurangapuram, Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam. Timings: 11:00 am - 12 Midnight | Contact: 9912454510 red | 6th anniv. issue | 145

MoonLight Revelry

altair Club, Sunray Village Resort and AP Tourism held a Full Moon Beach Music Fest. Tourism Minister Akhila Priya inaugurated the event. This was the ďŹ rst musical fest to be held in an open space amidst unique acoustic plants that absorb that extra noise. Nearly 1200 revellers attended the fest and danced till wee hours to high-octane beats of DJ Zephyrtone, Olly Esse, Savio+Drummer and Swarup Varma. Added attractions were LED Robot Act and Angle Act. The guests relished a lavish spread of delicacies and sipped exotic beverages.

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OPULENT AND

STYLISH AFFAIR

he sangeet ceremony of Venkat Vinay Kumar, son of M.Suryanarayana and Chinathalli, and Poonam Naidu, daughter of B.Kannam Naidu and Rajeswari, was held at Baywatch Resort. The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family members and friends enthralled the guests with their spectacular dance performances. David mesmerised the gathering with his melodious voice. Nearly 500 people attended the occasion and had a gala time feasting on South Indian delicacies and sipping nectarous cocktails. The party went on till wee hours as everyone danced to the beats of DJ Pal.

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Birthday Celebrations of Adarsha

he ﬁrst birthday of Lakshmi Adarsha, daughter of M.Suresh Reddy, Executive Director, Swathi Promoters and Deepthi, was celebrated with great pomp and show at Rajahmundry. The décor was a visual treat. Nearly 800 guests attended the event and relished the lavish spread of delicacies. Exciting games, magic show, mimicry act, besides others, enthralled the guests. M.Krishna Reddy, TDP leader & Chairman and Vijayalaxmi, Adarsha’s grandparents, besides her uncle and aunt, M.Ramesh Reddy, MD and Deepika, graced the occasion.

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he city of destiny witnessed a grand celebration when Keshav, son of Padmavathi and Prasada Rao Tiruveedhula, tied the knot with Kavitha, daughter of Beena Devi and Suresh Babu Grandhi. The event was held at V Convention. Kavitha wore a gorgeous pink sari and paired it with a stunning diamond jewellery while Keshav looked dapper in a dhoti kurta for the marriage ritual. The couple complemented each other in their gorgeous attires. Renowned political leaders, industrialists, educationists and bureaucrats came to bless the couple.

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CANCER Aug 23 – Sep 22

VIRGO

LEO Jul 23 – Aug 22

Peach, 12

Your skills and talents will be noticed and appreciated. Possibilities of transfer or relocation are on the horizon. Relationship with boss and colleagues remain cordial. However, concentrate on responsibilities and avoid going for new projects. Funds should be managed carefully and be cautious in finalising a deal. Avoid investment. This month is not likely to bring any new blooms of romance. For married, life should be smooth.

Lucky for you:

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 – Dec 21

Silver, 10

LIBRA

Sep 23 – Oct 22

Red, 25

A stressful environment at work may exist forcing you to think of a job change. You might end up in the wrong books with boss. Behaviour of colleagues may not be cordial. On the brighter side, a salary hike is possible. New projects should be avoided as they may not be fruitful. On the business front, partnerships will have financial gains. Business will flourish abroad. Relation with spouse will remain cordial and smooth. New sparks of romance may develop for married couples.

Lucky for you:

Purple, 18

You may get some opportunities but sadly most of them will slip out of your hands. Avoid taking loans during this time, even if you need them for expanding business. Do not trust partners blindly. If single, strengthen your relation on the basis of trust and understanding. Stop being suspicious all the time. Married folks too need to work on their compatibility. Listen to your spouse if any issue comes up and sort out matters without arguing.

You might lose patience as you witness partiality at work. Your creativity will take you to places. Signs of job change or relocation are indicated. For those in business, returns from investments made in the past are not likely to bear fruits. Diplomacy should be practiced and applied. The period indicates a rough ride for married folks. Respect and understand each other’s feelings. For singles, new relationships may not see the daylight.

Jun 21 – Jul 22

Violet, 22

Your career will remain stable. Work should be comfortable. A cordial relationship with boss will prove beneficial. A salary hike or promotion is likely. Think twice before finalising any trade deals. Ties with partners may suffer. Health of spouse may cause concern. New relationships are not likely to flourish. Chances of finding a compatible partner are bleak. Plans to travel abroad may face a few hiccups.

Lucky for you:

SCORPIO Oct 23 – Nov 21

Yellow, 13

Relationship with superiors is likely to become pleasant. Yet, some friction may occur between co-workers. If in business, you may face ego clashes with your partner. Financial gains can be expected to come in after a few delays. But hold on to what you have. Be careful or you may lose out on your savings due to expenses. Despite ego clashes and minor arguments, love is likely to prevail. Passion and romance will be in abundance. A trip abroad with spouse will strengthen bond. If single, avoid getting involved in new romantic relations.

Lucky for you:

CAPRICORN Feb 19 – Mar 20

PISCES

AQUARIUS Jan 20 – Feb 18

Blue, 11

You seem to have a lot of courage and charisma. With high stamina and a balanced mindset, you are all set to take the world by storm. Your career will rise. New business plans and launches may not do well, so wait for some time. Exercise caution while signing any contract. Love life will remain pleasant, provided you keep a watch on your tongue. While you have a lot of passion, the failure of your partner to meet them could trigger frustration. Lucky for you:

Lucky for you:

GEMINI May 21-Jun 20

Orange, 9

ARIES

Mar 21- Apr 19

Turquoise, 15

Avoid any issues with boss or seniors and relationship with colleagues may be strenuous. Feelings of disinterest towards work may engulf you. Any new ventures should be first planned, reviewed and launched later. Avoid taking loans. Possibilities of a spiritual travel are indicated. For married, the prospects are not bright. Ego tussles may crop into your relation. Keep your expectations low for now. If single, cheer up because you won’t be anymore. Your love is out there.

Lucky for you:

Pink, 27

Work will be stressful due to misunderstandings. Exercise caution while dealing with boss. Jealousy might brew among colleagues. A change of job is indicated. Think well before making any decisions. You may get involved in arguments over petty matters with business partner. Keep calm as this phase will be temporary. A journey abroad is on the cards. Blooming love life may become the source of happiness. For domestic harmony, spend some time with your partner.

A relocation or transfer is likely. You may quarrel with your superiors. Relation with colleagues may hit a low too. You should be a bit more polite at work. Expected profits may not pour in for tradesmen. There may be clash of opinion with business partners as well. You should do work efficiently and keep your expectations realistic this month. Gains may be expected from foreign sources. While there could be a few challenges in love matters, tackle them head on. Singles look forward to a new relationship.

Dec 22 – Jan 19

Green, 20

Office atmosphere will make you happy. Your rapport with colleagues will be cordial. There are strong possibilities of a promotion or salary hike. If in business, your schedule will be very hectic due to frequent travels. Your efforts towards business will yield profits. But be watchful on your expenditure. If single, you may have a secret crush on someone. Married couples are likely to go through a hard patch. Take suitable efforts in sustaining the relation. Lucky for you:

TAURUS Apr 20-May20

Brown, 7

Career may move slowly. You may face conflicted relationships with colleagues. Be cautious. If satisfaction levels are below par in your current job, a change in employment can reap better results. Financial gains and income prospects are likely to be dull. However, those in business will prosper. Relationship with partners may lack stability. Rigidity and stubbornness will increase problems. Be more compassionate. For married, there might be some misunderstanding.

Lucky for you:

Do you miss Delhi? I miss the chaat. During my college days, I used to go to CP and south Delhi just for that. Are you a fitness freak? I don’t feel good if I miss even a day’s workout and feel grumpy. Fitness is not just about hitting the gym- it is also about inner happiness and well-being. That is the philosophy behind F45.

The last time you were scolded by your parents? I get scolded even now and am still scared of my dad. If I do anything wrong he might say, “Pack your bags & come home.”

Funniest thing you read about yourself on the internet? That my Hyderabad was gifted to me by some stranger. It was annoying. This upset my family as they did all the paperwork.

follows. If you are happy with what you do, success is sure to come. RAPID FIRE If you could be one person from history, who would it be? Princess from the pre-British era.

What makes you happy? Bringing a smile to people’s faces, making them laugh.

A quote you live by... Smile a lot, spread happiness and smile because one day all your teeth will fall.

If you were an outfit, what would you be? White t-shirt and denim shorts.

A skill you wish you had learnt... How to play the guitar.

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AND AN OVERALL

HAPPINESS

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A nickname that annoys you… Chikki or Chikku just because I have chubby cheeks.

The scariest thing ever done? World’s highest bungee jumping in Colorado.

Street food you love. Golgappa, papdi chat & dahi puri.

Valuable thing you've learned? Being human.

Whose brain would you like to have had? My dad. He knows everything under the sun. How is that even possible?

Ideal dress for a date night... A pretty black dress

Colour that looks best on you... White and beige. Mostly pastels.

Stylish actors in Bollywood? Ranveer Singh & Sonam Kapoor

A fashion trend you dislike I don’t understand bell bottoms.

Fashion icon? Sonam Kapoor

Worst pickup line you heard? Can you imagine no one has ever used a pick-up line on me?

RAKUL Most embarrassing moment? I peed in class when I was in the 2nd standard. I was writing an exam and my teacher didn’t let me use the washroom, as she thought I would cheat.

What is your success mantra? I feel success has no mantra or formula. You just have to give your 100% and everything else

never happened. I always wanted to

Neeraj Pandey in 2011 but the ﬁlm me. Take Sarrainodu for instance - it wasn't a

I would be lying if I say that it doesn't bother

Too much emphasis on looks than skills?

very limited scope for female oriented roles.

because we don’t get such range. There is

we are not doing anything different, it is

my brother, watch movies or workout.

I leave my character on the set. I hang out with

What is life after shoots?

pleasure. I love my work and it keeps me going.

If you like what you are doing, work becomes

Do long hours stress you?

believe in themselves nowadays —

Believe in yourself. People just don’t

Advice to aspiring actors?

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work with him. So, when he gave me glamourous role, but people talk more about

I gave my ﬁrst audition to director

Why did you say yes to Aiyaary?

the script, I just couldn’t let it go. the Telusa Telusa song. Then in Dhruva, the

Generally I don’t, but I did for Ninnu Kori.

them and come under peer pressure.

Success depends on how dedicated

and talented you are — if you are,

things will fall into place.

detox programme with your mother.

You were in the city for a week-long

UP AND CLOSE

tissues! I am a die-hard romantic, so I like

How was the experience?

happy endings.

My brother was sitting next to me and passing

they get carried away by those around

Sharing the screen with Siddharth song Pareshanura was highlighted the most.

Have you ever cried watching a film?

Malhotra & Manoj Bajpayee is In Nannaku Prematho, my look was very stylish, but it doesn't mean that I don't have a

exciting enough. Tell us about the film & the role. role at all in that ﬁlm.

I had planned this break nearly three

The ﬁlm is based on a real life

spend some mother-daughter time.

I have a hectic schedule, I wanted to

calm and peaceful surrounding. Since

the city life and spend some time in a

incident that revolves around two

months ago. I wanted to be away from

I WANT TO DO A BUNCH OF G

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FILMS THAT I SHOULD BE PROUD OF

army ofﬁcers having different views, yet right in their own ways. I play an IT girl who is in love with Siddharth. REWIND

I was replaced from three ﬁlms in 10

Your entry into the big league.

time actor only after that.

Amazing. I decided to become a full

with donating organs. Many believe

There is a lot of stigma associated

organs. Any particular reason?

You have pledged to donate your

my seven-hour beauty sleep.

The best part was that I caught up on

She needed some pampering, too.

months. Then I realised I need to

that if you donate organs, you won't be

K AT MY CAREER GRAPH.

take my work seriously. Good I didn’t

able to go to heaven or do the ﬁnal

WHEN I L

get things easy, else I would never

Your experience in the pageant…

have realised the value of success.

rites properly. But most of us are not

Do you experiment with roles?

is a blessing in itself.

almost 50 people. Giving life after life

eight lives and help better the health of

aware that one organ can save up to

I want to push the envelope and give

FORTE

my 100%. But when people say that

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hen Rakul Preet Singh walks by, heads donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn, they swoon. Time ceases to exist. The ability to think, perceive and be intelligent dims. And you will ďŹ nd yourself gawk in awe at her perfection and elegance. Yes, she is a name that is followed and loved by millions. But she is not the star who puts on a show, she wears her heart and emotions on her sleeves. This empress of showbiz is truly destined to rule. There is a lot on her mind but like always, the clarity of her thoughts is like sharp winter breeze. Here are her comments.

The artistes/bands at Moonshine sing/play regional songs. Quite unconventional, isn’t it? All of us are passionate about music and love classical fusion. We didn’t want to do the routine regular stuff wherein bands just play Bollywood numbers. We wanted to keep it close to the roots. Hence, we encourage bands that play Telugu and Tamil music. We have Varnam (an exclusive concept) that plays South Indian languages. On Saturdays, we have the famous band Capricio that is known for its Telugu mash-ups. At times, we do face criticism but we

at Moonshine from a commercial angle.

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take pride in it and so, stick to it.

We want to create a niche for ourselves.

It is a complete package and the only

Besides, we enjoy a great rapport with these bands. We respect them and give them their own space to explore music. The fact that singers like Prasanna perform here, speaks for our passion for regional music.

How does competition affect you? When we started there were very few

place where melodious regional music is celebrated in its true sense.

places but now the numbers have shot

Do you plan anything different to

up. With cut-throat competition, it is all

celebrate special occasions?

about survival. We are simple people

We generally have special bands like

who believe in giving an experience in

Capricio and for some occasions, we

What makes your place different?

our own way. When any band or singer

have a wine and dine theme.

The USP of Moonshine is its music.

calls, requesting us to give him an

We are the only place in the city that

opportunity to sing, we take it as an

plays regional and classical fusion.

achievement. When any customer walks

Besides, we love to experiment with

up to us and says, “You took us down

our cuisines and drinks. We don’t look

memory lane,” we are on cloud nine.

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Sundower

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Shenanigans at the

Tiki Shack

Shack

nter Tiki Shack, the decor and atmosphere floods you with a beach like feel. The shacks, owned by Ajay Harinath, Karan Mor, Gopal Agarwal, Sanjeevitha Bhagwath and Mani Kishore are reminiscent of a warm seaside experience. Perfect for grabbing a relaxing drink, Tiki Shack also offers a great range of bar food and snacks.

up to visit our shack. The cuisine is perfectly in sync with the place. Hence, we serve a lot of finger food which is much more comfortable & goes with the

Tell us how you all teamed up.

already in this industry, handling restaurants,

Ajay Harinath, Gopal Agarwal,

it was just the next step for us to open a

Sanjeevitha Bhagwath and I (Karan),

party place. The concept is a fusion of Goa

What makes your place

got together to bring Urban Asia into

and Hawaii, hence, the name Shack.

different from others?

existence around seven and a half years ago â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that is when we became partners. Then we opened Eat India Company, where Mani Kishore joined the team. It was only a matter of time before we arrived with Tiki Shack. What made you start Tiki Shack? How did you arrive at the name? We wanted to open a neverseen-before place in the city. Since we were red | 6th anniv. issue | 100

How did you choose the ambience, cuisine and theme? The ambience, as the name suggests, is of an easy going dive bar. The guests are urged to wear casuals to get that beach feel. Here they need not take the pains to dress

mood & air of Tiki Shack.

We strongly believe that a place should have four factors set straightThe pricing: We make sure that the guests feel that they are here with us to enjoy and let loose without worrying about their pockets becoming light by the time the night ends. This is the prime factor which makes people come and hang around here every single day.

Food: The variety of food is set up for people who are looking forward to chill. No one likes to eat heavy meals while drinking. Hence, we serve finger food and snacks. Don’t our people prefer to call it chakna?

pubs remain constantly loved.

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How do you manage the

If you want to get hammered, try the

shack’s day-to-day operations?

Insane LIT and the Helmet Pop. But if you

I come from the hospitality

enjoy cocktails then try Watermelon

industry and we have been

Martini, Desi Martini or beer Margarita.

running restaurants before that.

Music: We believe that we cannot

Hence, this was not new to us.

focus on just one genre of music.

Having said that, I must admit that

We have a bit of house, a little bit of

handling nightclubs is a totally

English mainstream, bit of our own

different ball game. We manage it

Bollywood and some Punjabi hits.

ourselves. I handle the operations,

We have something for everybody to

HR and manpower, while Ajay

shake their legs.

handles the liaison and accounts.

The crowd: It is very important to

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have the right ratio of girls and guys.

Perhaps Tiki Shack is that one

So we make the air and atmosphere

place in the city that is not affected

perfectly conducive for both.

by the days of the week. Be it a

How does competition affect you? Good places obviously survive the race, while the ones-not-so-good surely go down. The competition, however, has never affected us, as it has proven time-to-time that the better restaurants and the better

Monday or a Saturday – there is a super fun vibe to the place. It is buzzing with energy and people. Hence, it is a great place to catch up. The prices make it better as they are very affordable. Visiting it does not pinch the pocket.

Do you have something special planned for festivals and events? Generally, we need not plan anything special as we are generally packed even on weekdays. So nothing planned there. Maybe a little decoration and an entry fee to keep the crowd right. How do you like to see your brand in the New Year? We are all set to open our branch of Tiki Shack in Gachibowli, so for now, all we wish is that it does as well or even better than the original one. red | 6th anniv. issue | 101

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Vertigo The High Life

LETIT LOOSE!

ocated in the uptown neighbourhood of Banjara Hills, this

appropriately named rooftop lounge is the pinnacle as far as

destinations for the high life go. If you are seeking a heady

thrill, a great crowd and awesome music, Vertigo The High Life should be on top of your priority list for the weekend. Only Prithvi of the three friends, who started Vertigo, was available for interview, so we decided to get the scoop on this spot, from him alone.

How did all start?

How did you choose the ambience & menu?

We always believe that Hyderabad is a great

Like I said, we wanted to give our customers a

place to experiment with new ideas and themes

feeling of freshness and a sense of tranquility.

as they are welcomed wholeheartedly. So, we

Therefore, the dim lights, greenery and the

felt comfortable with starting a party destination

lounge atmosphere were designed accordingly.

like Vertigo The High Life here. We wanted to

They can sit back and enjoy Hyderabad abuzz

open a delightful rooftop lounge experience in

with city life. As for the food, we believe that

Hyderabad. Since it is a very crowded city, we

what we eat is based on our moods and

wanted to create a breathing space to give our

moods are dynamic. Therefore, we came up

customers a sense of freedom and openness.

with different cuisines that serve different

The name Vertigo speaks for itself. It is a place

moods and tastes: Indian, Italian, Chinese,

for customers to get high on life through top-

Continental, Mexican and BBQ.

notch music, food, drinks and a one-of-a-kind ambience.

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How do you manage the outletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Review your place as a critic.

day-to-day operations?

That would be a tad tough but

It is a very tough job to manage the

I must say, we are a perfect blend

crowd alongside the operations,

of all the ideal facets of a pub.

especially because we want to give

That is why we appeal to all age

everyone the best experience, food

groups and all moods.

and service consistently. We believe in teamwork. Our team constantly strives with the single goal in mindbuilding our brand further.

Do you plan anything different for special occasions? We offer one of the best rooftop club parties. We have live music

With so many pubs and lounges

performances for which we have

mushrooming everywhere, what

great stage setups and screens.

makes your place different?

Topping it would be unlimited

That is true. Everyday a new place

alcohol and food, making our

pops up, but I can say with pride

parties talk of the town.

and confidence that we stand apart because of our food and ambience. We are one of the best rooftop lounge bars with an amazing view of the city that definitely is an added attraction. In a nutshell, we are different because of the following* Rooftop location * Live music

must try drinks Raspberry Lime Ricky Vertigo Twist

* Dance floor * Unusual seating arrangement * Ambience * Central location with great accessibility

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Your New Year wish list for your brand. To sustain our brand presence and keep outdoing ourselves with many more innovative events, drinks and cuisines.

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Sohail & Niloufer

Priyanka & Sahil Gulati Jibran & Maha

Sabila & Imran Sharief Badar Alam & Iqra

Abhishek & Sowmya Chanda

Shiv Charan & Sapnaa Vuppalanchi th

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ibran and Maha Sharif and Mohammed Sohail and Nilofer celebrated their anniversary in the presence of their near and dear. The couples invited their close friends to the recently opened Farzi Cafe. The party was all about high-octane beats, great conversations and delectable food. Ruba and Aamer Javeed, Mohommad Isa, Imran Sharif, Zeeshan and Sana Ahmed, Hamed Saberi and Farah Beg, besides others, were at the celebrations. It was deďŹ nitely a night to remember!

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Soumini & Abhijeet Konda

Esa & Zoya Saif & Afreen

Wajid & Zara

Rachakonda Venu Gopal, Sri Lakshmi, Parinika & Anusha Repala Lata & Murli Krishna Manepally

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GENESIS I came here with an objective to take advanced cancer care to the doorstep of locals, who had been travelling out to other places, incurring more expenditure on logistics than on the actual treatment. I realised that it was the lack of infrastructure that was coming in the way of the city from becoming a one-stop medical hub. We took over a defunct hospital and built it. Many AMC alumni from the US chipped in to put it together. The investors are happy with the services we render and the progress we have made. In fact, all factors- expertise, infrastructure and location- are to our advantage. At the end, it is not the money but the social value we created that helps us progress.

he speaks of the facility.

takes the healthcare causes to the authorities concerned. Here

of Hospitals of Andhra Pradesh and the past Chairman of CII, he

this 12 years of its existence. As the President of the Association

has them all, is proved by the giant strides the institute made in

is grit, gumption and the required infrastructure. That, Dr.Murali

even to places that were unreachable till recently. All one needs

Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (MGCH & RI), who established that world class treatment can be taken

Chief Surgical Oncologist and Managing Director, Mahatma

even a few years ago.” Here is Dr.Murali Krishna Voonna,

because “you can treat conditions that were untreatable

It is the best time to be a doctor,” said a famous US surgeon

By V. Sarada

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It is the only hospital in both the Telugu states to have ﬁve radiation, two medical & four surgical oncologists. All of them work full-time. They are drawn from premium institutions like Cancer Institute Adyar, Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS, CMC

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Technology wise, except stem cell transplant, we can treat all kinds of cancer. We are also equipped with cutting-edge technology like two Linear Accelerators, 40 Channel High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy,

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It’s a comprehensive & exclusive cancer care hospital with 150 beds-the largest in the state.

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USP All the treatments and investigations available in Hyderabad are available here. In fact, we score over them because we offer all of them at one place. In the absence of pressure from the investors, whatever we are earning is used in developing and upgrading this facility. It is a centre of excellence for breast and cervical cancer. We have an advanced unit- which is one of six units that the country has. Though ours is a small footprint hospital, whatever, we are doing is done perfectly and thoroughly. We have to expand. Our hospitality is extended not only to the patients but also to their kin and friends who come to take care of them. There are adequate amenities to make them comfortable here.

set us apart. Our team puts relentless efforts to ensure that each patient’s problem is addressed effectively.

and anxiety. So, we take the utmost care in creating a tranquil environ by playing soft music in the background.

advanced techniques and procured the latest equipment from across the globe. The rest,

I always strive to equip my clinic with the recent advances and procedures in order

to provide the right dental care to my patients. The question- What can I do better

superior services. From a pristine

goes that extra mile to offer

Advanced Dental Care. Yes, he

doctor and the owner of Ramam’s

Vara Sairam, an accomplished

my mind,” says Dr.Nemala. Rama

to help my patients? - is always on

enough to avail quality dental

treatment. Later, I started working

as a dentist consultant in Care

Hospital and Surya Hospital.

Eventually, I set up Ramam’s

Advanced Dental Care in 2015,

naming it after my father who has

always been a big support system

to me. I must give credit to

Dr.Shanta Rao who helped me set

up this clinic. Dr. Gopi Srikanth

from GITAM Dental College. Later,

I underwent training in lingual

orthodontics at S.C.B. Dental

College, Cuttack. To gain further

insights, I then pursued a course

to study laser and implants. As a

part of my journey, I even covered

several rural areas so as to get

hands-on experience. This apart

from helping me gain invaluable

DM, Gastro (AIIMS) is another key

many people who aren’t fortunate

I studied B.D.S. at St.Joseph

knowledge, also helped me serve

Dental College in Eluru and M.D.S

Genesis

the impeccable services offered at his clinic.

his state-of-the-art facility is an instant click in the city. Dr.Sairam speaks about

the best solutions to every possible issue people face with their teeth. No wonder,

microbial sterilised checkup to various advanced surgical treatments, he offers

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DENTISTRY

PROVIDING ADVANCED

He is a consultant orthodontist at various dental clinics across ﬁve

are facilitated with world class technologies. Our services include-

operations to handling the staff, she handles all the management affairs & perfectly complements

with a hearty smile.

and ensures you leave the clinic

of a comfortable environment

experienced team assures you

affordable cost. Besides, our

I provide the best results at an

‘Patients First’ approach,

pain-free dental care. With the

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experience. I have one-on-one consulting sessions and strive for

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hygiene and stress-free treatment

care with top-notch standards of

oriented towards quality patient

Our ethos has always been

Philosophy

Sedative Dentistry

BPS Dentures

Flap Surgery

Zirconium Crowns

Rotary Endodontics

Single Sitting Root Canal

Accelerated Orthodontics

Lingual Braces

Clear Braces

regular camps in various villages.

we make sure that our customers

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laser dentistry. Dr.Ram conducts

to the advanced implant surgery,

successful. From ensuring a smooth conduct of the

Dr.Nemala. Rama Vara Sairam

technologies at his own clinic.

about various advanced

he teaches the junior doctors

districts in two states. In addition,

dento-facial orthopedics and

From simple cosmetic procedure

Microscopic Dentistry

specialises in orthodontics and

advanced dental health services.

of my wife, Dr.M.Padmini Ram, our clinics journey has been a

•

Dental Association. He

We offer a wide range of

my dentistry.

More about Dr.Ram Dr.Ram is a member of Indian

Services Thanks to the wonderful support

as they say, is history.

high-quality treatment are what

important role in handling fear

The thought of providing advanced dental facilities to people has always our spirits. I researched the

Our advanced technologies and

Ofﬁce ambience plays an

doctor and my nephew, Dr. Gopi has always helped us keep up

USP

Ambience

to our success. An excellent

kept me hooked. Apart from keeping myself abreast with the latest dental phases,

“

wellness

The colours, theme and furniture

How do you deal with the stiff

away all our pressure. They look into the daily

were chosen accordingly. As far as

competition prevailing out there?

operations and plan events for us.

food is concerned, N Grill had a

We believe competition is good. It

great reputation in terms of the

compels us to maintain quality and

quality. They served some lip-

quantity, besides the competitive

smacking delicacies. We had to

pricing. Imagine being the only

retain their popular dishes and

restaurant in the city? It would be

their chefs too. We have made it a

no fun! One would get bored of

multi-cuisine eatery and we want to

visiting it and eating the same stuff

attract heterogenous guests.

all the time. The more places there

What makes your place different from other eateries? It would just be the food and great

Review your place as a critic The place is massive with distinctly demarcated sections – giving something for everyone. Its USP is the quality and variety of food – topped with some great service.

are for the public, the more they expect out of us – which leads to the industry growth.

service. We believe in delighting

Do you come from a hospitality

every guest who visits #788

background? How do you

Avenue. Added attraction is the

manage the restaurant’s

relaxed, luxurious ambience and

day-to-day operations?

the music. We have divided the

Yes, we do have some experience

place into different parts to offer

in branding, marketing and events

various options. We have a cafe, a

promotion as we come from the

bar, a sit-out and a party place, too

service industry, but that only helps

– each place has a different theme

a little bit. In order to get our

and feel to it. The guests can

hospitality in place, we needed

choose their tables as per their

someone who knew the tricks of

mood and interest.

this trade and that is when we found a hospitality company called The Brand Sardar, which has taken

Three must try drinks

Healthy 788

SOS

Kiss in The Dark

Do you plan something special for festivals and special occasions? We have kick-started celebrations with the launch of our brand. We want to celebrate all the special occasions with great food and a lot of entertainment. We want people to come and enjoy the epitome of luxury and night life that we have created for them – in return we promise to make their experience a memorable one. red | 6th anniv. issue | 81

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itech City is a place that never sleeps and till now we have heard that because of the software companies that surround it. But things have changed now. Party hub Block 22 has stolen the show in the software hub. This is the place to go after-hours... that is if you have the energy and vigour to dance all night. We speak to owner-trio Anand, Muneer and Kapil to find out what makes it tick.

lovers!

BLOCK 22

How did it all start?

deserved, since we are one of the

We three friends joined hands to give

major metro cities of our country.

Hyderabad nightlife a unique address.

Having travelled around the globe,

Our collective experience, expertise

we have witnessed world-class music,

and enthusiasm make Block 22 the

nightlife and culinary arts. So, we knew

most happening night-spot for party

exactly what was keeping things short

revellers in Hyderabad today! Created

of great. So, we decided to bring all

for hardcore partiers, this night club is

the savoir faire back to our land and

a swanky spot designed to offer a

our enthusiastic people.

novel clubbing experience. You find more than just clubbing and house music. It is a platform of exchange for great talent and sees artistes from around the world perform on its stage!

About the name, firstly, it is aptly named ‘Block 22’ as it displays the 22-foot tall crown. Secondly, 22 is the most powerful of all numbers–it

Why start this place and why did

turns lofty dreams

you choose that name?

into reality. It not

We felt that the nightclub scene in

only echoes

Hyderabad was kind of drab when we

confidence but

were toying with the idea of Block 22.

also pragmatism,

We felt the need to fill this gap

ambition and

between what was being offered to

discipline. The

party goers and what they truly

outlet reflects

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everything that Block 22 is all about. How do you run the show? We three basically oversee the entire operations. Right from the day-today needs of the kitchen to the valet, lining up performers and making sure each of our visitors is taken care of – we do it all. After all, what is an entrepreneur who simply rides the camel and dictates from up there?

You need to be attentive, know every

good–for us and for the city! Today,

detail, keep your staff charged and

there is fierce competition which

whenever needed, roll up your

helps us outdo ourselves each time!

sleeves and dirty your hands too!

People are being served many more

Our staff is hand-picked, the best in

options. So our challenge is to offer

the industry & trained to perfection.

that unique and enticing experience

They are knowledgeable in the field

each time they come to us. We

and most importantly, they reflect

make sure they come again.

our passion and make the day-to-

What is in store for special

day job easy for us. We also have a

occasions like New Year?

competent security staff to handle

We follow the strategy of ABC –

unfortunate incidents that may occur

‘Always Be Creative’. Continued

given the huge footfall we see here

innovation, bold experimentation

daily. They are generally polite but

and that awe-inspiring atmosphere

firmly and deftly handle any

is what determines success. So the

untoward situation, which thankfully

festive seasons are always an

hasn’t been the case so far.

interesting challenge for us.

What makes your place distinctly

Define your place as a critic.

different from others?

you a drinking experience like never before.

Besides the fact that Block 22 is the

When experience meets expertise,

Special care & focus is given to trendy cocktails

flag-bearer for new-age clubbing in

magic happens & that is Block 22!

and lip smacking cuisines across the globe.

Set in the upscale Hitech city

offerings to our esteemed guests

Range of events

neighbourhood, our massive

each time they come to us.

We have had some of the top DJs from across

graphic entrance sets the mood and

the globe perform here. From top celebrities to

hues of red, blue and gold transport

Exclusive food & beverages

local talent, we have seen everyone from the

you into the world of fantastic music,

We have introduced the concept of

world of night scene climb the steps of Block 22.

lip-smacking food and excellent

Hyderabad, we are unique in our

beverages. We promise an amazing

molecular mixology for the first time to southern India. Our well-groomed

Does competition affect you?

experience of a lifetime. Block 22 is

mixologists create superb cocktail

Earlier, city folks had to hunt for a decent place to

more than just a night club – it is the

infusions using the latest techniques

unwind. But now, after Block 22 sprung up, we

vanguard of modern entertainment!

and equipment. Stimulating textures

have set off a trend of sorts and now the city is

and jaw-dropping presentations give

seeing a lot of svelte places coming up. That is

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Burnt Pina Colada

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Your New Year wish list for your brand To take Block 22 to new heights! Now that the Hyderabad nightlife scene is saved, we intend to scout for fresher pastures. We have begun checking out and Block 22 will soon see its clones take the country by the storm! We want to be the most popular name in Indian clubbing! red | 6th anniv. issue | 83

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step in as many times as you would like to, with ease.

self explanatory with its concept.

The place, located on Road No.36, Jubilee Hills, is

We wanted to encourage the

owned by Ronak Singhi, Ranjit Dodda, Vinay Dodda

concept of drinking by the bottles â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

and Swaroop and is known for its high-octane EDM

and that is how it all came about.

and Bollywood music.

We serve liquor in a small bottle

y The Bottle is dedicated to those who like

What made you start the pub

partying more often than once in a while.

By The Bottle? Why the name?

This pocket friendly place, allows you to

The name By The Bottle is quite

that is chotta, then pauua which is a quarter bottle, addha which is half

Tell us how you teamed up Life has its way of bringing people together. When like-minded people meet, especially

colourful, textured tiles all over, a huge open veranda and some quirky props around to add a feel of fun to the place. So far, people are liking what we have created not just the ambience, but also the food. Our menu is multi-cuisine, giving our esteemed guests ample choice to pick from.

a bottle and

What makes your place different

khambha

from other pubs in the city?

which is a full

We wanted to create a good buzz

bottle. With

around our pricing and thankfully

an extra

are known for that. The concept of

factor of the

serving in bottles is something that

rates being

you will not find at other places.

economical

Even though we are reasonably

and probably

priced, the highlight is that we do

the most

not compromise on the crowd. It is

competitive in the market, we have

a perfect place for an outing with

become popular in no time.

your cousins, colleagues, friends

with a common vision, the journey becomes

How did you choose this unique

easy and bump-free. We all wanted to give

ambience, cuisine and theme?

Hyderabad something different and came

We wanted a relaxed and feel

together with that single objective.

good ambience and that is what we worked towards. We have

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BY THE BOTTLE

and spouses. Apart from that, our ambience is very relaxed and the music we play pleases everyone.

How does competition affect you?

named the Brand Sardar, who are the

great music and awesome ambience.

Not really. We truly believe that the city

best and most trusted in the market.

The pleasure of drinking by the bottle

culture is changing completely as the

They run the entire show for us. It is

should be experienced and just

market is growing. There is ample

also because we believe in team work

cannot be explained. It is comfortable

space for everyone in this business

and letting experts do their bit. Hence,

to all pockets without causing a hole. It

and more room for creativity. The more

the daily operations do not bother us.

encourages the younger lot to get out

unique you are, the more takers you

It becomes difficult if one wants to

more often. By The Bottle also caters

are bound to find.

micro manage everything. This kind of

to the older people too who like to

trade cannot be run singlehandedly.

catch up over a drink & conversation,

Do you come from a hospitality background? How do you manage

Review your place as a critic.

the day-to-day operations?

Most economically priced place with

while enjoying a good view of the city.

From the past seven years, we have been in the hospitality industry and know very well that the route to Hyderabadis heart is through their stomach. We do our bit by serving great food and drinks through our other brands Jalpaan, Quattro and Spiceklub. For the management of By The Bottle, which has a different target audience, we needed the expertise and supervision of someone who was familiar with the nightlife here. That is where we brought a team

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Peach Please

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ocated right on Road No 45, Jubilee Hills, Fat Pigeon is a second home for party lovers in the city. The bar is divided into four parts and is made up of everything that is young, fun, light and off-beat. Owned by Ketan Agarwal, Swethan Reddy, Abhishek Oruganti and Chandu Rudraraju, this watering hole lives up to every bit of the hype created around it.

HOP

OUN D

Fat Pigeon

How did you team up?

messengers but our news is

industrial look. Hence, we gave in a

We all come with the same mind set

physically big. So in our views, our

lot of thought supported by our travel

and passion to create a difference in

Pigeon became lazy and Fat trying to

experience and wanted to create

the hospitality industry. Knowing

deliver the news to its customers.

something which was one-of-a-kind.

each other since school and college

Resulting in the pigeon wanting the

We wanted to give partygoers here a

days gives us the comfort to work

customers to come physically and

place which was very chilled out and

together. We share the same

read our newspaper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that was how

relaxing with the best drinks and

wavelength, making it easier to

the name Fat Pigeon came about.

food on the menu.

connect, hence, form a united team.

How did you choose the

What made you start Fat Pigeon?

ambience, cuisine and theme?

Why the name?

The city was getting saturated with

We started Fat Pigeon with an

theme based

objective of providing one-of-a-kind

pubs and

place which is a unique bar, topped

lounges. From

with a friendly & homely atmosphere.

day one, we

Concept was based on newspaper.

were very clear

Then we decided to collaborate with

that we would

the components of a newspaper to

not be doing a

get the physical look and the feel.

theme based

Talking about its name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; back in the

place which

olden days, pigeons were used as

follows a rustic or

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What makes your place

evolving a lot these days

different from others?

and Hyderabad always has

We ourselves hopped from

a lot of expats flowing in

one bar to another to

with numbers increasing

experience different music,

more in the coming future –

ambiance and crowd and to but that is only making it all cater to our taste buds.

better. The more the city

Hence, we designed four

grows, the better it is for us

different and unique zones

and our industry.

to cater to all segments of people who love to get out and chill – making us different from what you already have. That is why we have “Bar Hop” as our tag line, because you can change your ambience, genre & setting whenever you want, depending on what you indulge in.

Do you come from a hospitality background? How do you manage the day-to-day operations? We do not come from a

In this industry, every day is a new challenge; we get customers

hospitality background, but

with different mind sets and expectations every day. Hence,

we have done enough

catering to everyone becomes an interesting challenge and a

home-work to ensure we

good learning as we always have to come up with something new

bring in the best industry

and all this only happens if you have the right kind of people with

practices in place. We have

you to support the work.

the best team of guys under

How does competition

the name of The Brand

affect you?

Sardar, 23 Degree Design

We were never intimidated

Shift and Red Matters,

by competition and that is

which we found after a lot of

why we also chose to open

market research – these

on Road 45, Jubilee Hills, to

guys manage the entire

be in the very heart of the

show for us.

Review your place as a critic It is one of those few places in the city that has something for everyone. Whether you are in the mood to let your hair down and dance the night away, to catch up with your close ones with some soulful live music or invite your friends for a game of football – Fat Pigeon knows how to cater to the young blooded of today who like to be spoilt for choice.

competition. Yes, people are

drinks that are a must try

Winter is Coming

Mountain Lava

Your New Year wish list for your brand... Everyone has something planned for the New Year as it is a good way to start. As the calendar changes, we are hoping for beginnings with renewed possibilities and expansion plans.

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FIKKANAUT

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he purpose of Fikkanaut is, much as its name suggests, to ‘not to worry’. This bar, located above Malaka Spice, is filled with life messages in the most quirky way possible. Owned by Praful Chandawarkar, MD of Chiranjeev Restaurants Pvt.Ltd., this watering hole has a very

fresh contemporary feel, with a light, fun feel and plenty of open space. The drinks are also delicious, with a range of classic to signature cocktails which suit all tastes.

How did it happen? I always had a great interest in hospitality, art and sport and studied Hotel and Business Management. In my 25-years career, I worked in fields as many as investment banking to hospitality and in different countries. Nearly 20 years ago, I started the brand of Malaka Spice. Fikkanaut is a franchise of that. The collaborators of the brand are the Kapil Group, a business leader in the city. What made you start Fikkanaut? Why the name? Hyderabad has a very vibrant,

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young population working in the fields of technology and films/advertising. We felt that Fikkanaut, which actually is an anglicised version of ‘Fikkar Na Karo’ or don't worry be happy, beautifully fits the fast paced, highly stressed, target-driven existence of young people. It has been designed to be a speakeasy lounge as it allows professionals to let their hair down without worrying about their day-to-day pressures. The ambience, music, food and drinks at Fikkanaut is of high quality. The logo too very

appropriately has a bird flying free, depicting the free-spirit and unshackled joy. How did you zero in on this unique ambience, cuisine and theme? The ambience is centered around open balconies that offer a wonderful view of the famous Hyderabad rocks and a view of the Metro and the city scape. The food is eclectic, inspired Southeast Asian cuisine. The theme is unique sporting humorous posters on walls. For example, we have a big megaphone that says, "Mitron...." with Fikkanaut written below it. What makes your place different from others? Our theme is young and has a deep life message which indicates that worrying is absolutely useless. Secondly, we have wonderful food with inspired cocktails, wines and beers. The location on the hill itself is unique as the elevation provides a beautiful view of the city. Last but not the least, it is a bar above the award winning and very reputed specialty restaurant, Malaka Spice, which allows patrons to choose from options of food, merchandise, art. The added attraction is it provides a membership card.

guests as well as the regulars is

world standard operating processes. We

seamless. In a way we compete

are very focused on guest experience or

with ourselves.

as we call it a 'whole meal experience'.

How do you run the show? All of them working at Fikkanaut & Malaka Spice are hospitality professionals and we follow

Our associates are trained regularly to ensure that our day to day operations are seamless and less stressful. Review your place as a critic. Fikkanaut pushes guests to believe in the fact that there is no point in worrying about things. In today's world, pressure and stress are common, especially in the younger, urban generation. Hence we remind them to relax and be happy. The location and ambience are beautiful. The

How does competition affect you?

drinks are innovative and the food is

The city culture is changing with a large

prepared by the chefs of one of the best

number of young people from across the

restaurant in the country - Malaka Spice!

country settling down here. They bring along

Fikkanaut is priced just perfectly and

with them different cultures of spending,

moderately because we want guests to

entertaining and leisure. This enriches the

make it a second home!

local culture, adding more angles to it. This has helped the nightlife become much more vibrant. With foreign business ventures came expats, who changed the culture of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlife. The market space is large enough to accommodate many bars and restaurants. Our service, ambience and hospitality are so luring that our guest keep coming back to us. We ensure that every visit of our new

Must try drinks Chilly Vodka Shot Black Joe

Chef Bhushan_s

Fikkanaut

Curry Leaf and Orange Mojito

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KARMA

goes around comes

f you ever find yourself at Banjara Hills Road No 2, you were probably fated to end up there. Karma is a must-stop for lovers of good food, good music and a great party. Give in to your epicurean desires in an ambience that emulates the cosmo and provides an equally inspiring earthly view while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at it. It is the highest lounge in the city with an open-sky and a mesmerising view of the City of Pearls. They have also recently opened Karma Shack, a place that feels like a weekend getaway. We speak to the large team comprising of Pinank Gupta, Aakash Agarwal, Dinesh Gaba, Kartik Shah, Raunak Agarwal, Ankit Jain, Rahul Patel and Nikhil Agarwal.

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Was it karma that brought you friends together? It could be attributed to karma, but teaming up to start this place can be ascribed to the fact that we all love partying. We were born and brought up in this city and apart from our respective interests and businesses, the one thing that binds us is food and drink. So, we thought of nurturing our common interest in a big way, that's when Karma was born. What made you start Karma and why this philosophical name? In Hyderabad, people work hard and party harder. However, we noticed that the weekends seem to be limited by a few options with the same old themes. Hence, we started Karma to help the locals breathe life into their boring weekend routines & to make them feel special. We knew Karma is

the need of the hour and â&#x20AC;&#x153;we serve what you deserve.â&#x20AC;? The word Karma is closely associated with rebirth and the moment one steps inside Karma, the feeling, the vibe is nothing short of rebirth into a dream place. How did you connect a deep-rooted philosophy to a party place? Choosing the ambience, cuisine and theme was no child's play. We wanted everything to be unique, yet appealing at first sight, so a lot of research had gone into it to bring out the best in the interiors of Karma. Each and every element creates an impact on the mood, the emotions, drama and experience we dish out daily. As we mentioned earlier, we are ourselves party animals, so when we visit other places, we observe many things. While making Karma, we designed it from the audience's perspective and therefore, blended everything that one expects out of a place like this.

Tell us about the quotes, some of them are eye-openers. The quotes have been the outcomes of our wild brainstorming where we focused on coming up with quotes that hit you on the face in terms of meaning but don't sound preachy. How does competition affect you? Well, as the saying goes 'the more the merrier', there is healthy competition which keeps us on our toes to bring out something new each day and to keep our guests entertained. In a way, it is good to see that the city culture is changing, as this indirectly helps us get 'what we deserve'

pros at their respective work and never do we hear an odd word about their work and behaviour. Review your place as a critic. That's quite tough but honestly, we would say our place is one among the very few places in the city that makes you feel relaxed. It caters to all age groups and all moods, it is even perfect for a non-partying person who wishes to just sit, relax and breathe.

Do you plan something different for special occasions and festivals? We always celebrate festivals with style and oomph. We rope in extraordinarily unique live bands and serve some ultimate must-try Karma style dishes prepared to satiate your palate and to create a lip-smacking memory.

How do you manage the outletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day-to-day operations? We feel that to be in the hospitality industry, the most important thing is to know the pulse of the people. It is more about the service & experience that you give that matters. With this mantra, backed by our business acumen, Karma has been creating a great base of satisfied customers. Also, we realised that to achieve this, we need a good team. Therefore, we have an extremely efficient team, all

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Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade Snow White Fruit Fantasy

Your New Year wish list for your brand. To open many outlets all over India and to get unseen, never experienced before, international talents to Karma.

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trategically located in Film Nagar, The Moonshine Project tops the list of all music lovers and party goers. The interiors are spell-binding, innovative dishes and the service is impeccable. Yep, one trip is just not enough to this stunning outlet. Owned by Hemender, Jayadev, Kamal, Shalivahan and Adarsh, The Moonshine Project offers the city’s premier culinary experience. Here is more about Project from the owners.

& D O O F IS C, MU

The Moonshine Project

How did you team up?

Moonshine is illicit liquor. In the 1940’s,

most of the customers. We have

Hemender, Jayadev and Adarsh (who

alcohol was banned in the US. All the

chefs from across the country who

lives in the US) are school friends

gangsters teamed up, produced liquor

are pros in dishing out continental

whereas Kamal and Shalivahan are

calling it Moonshine and later, used to

fare. We have an in-house bakery.

cousins. We have been running Café

smuggle it in high-end cars. If you look

The best part is that everything is

Melange since 2009. But we wanted to

at the interiors, you will spot paintings

prepared fresh, plated beautifully

move on to the next level in the

of the Moonshine manufacturing

and is delicious.

hospitality industry – start a lounge

process, car chases while smuggling it

that offers food, drinks and music, all

across the US, etc. This fascinating

under one roof. That is how The

story became our theme.

Moonshine Project was born.

Tell us about

How did you come up with the

the cuisine.

name and theme?

We offer an

During the brainstorming sessions,

array of

themes like Game of Thrones, Police

cuisines with

Department, etc., came forth.

emphasis on

Fortunately, we came across the name

continental and

Moonshine (not the real moonshine).

Chinese as

You will be surprised to know that

these are

there is an interesting story behind it.

preferred by

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What are the pros and cons?

Any expansion plans?

The biggest advantage was that

There are a few cities on our radar.

the industry in Hyderabad was a virgin market when we started

What is your USP?

out— there was an obvious gap

Our curation of designers. It is vital

between demand and supply

to understand the market and

and we were determined to fill it.

showcase the right merchandise.

The only con is that fashion is a

How would you define fashion?

fast-paced industry. Fashion is

According to Smita, it is something

perishable and we need to work

offered season after season by our

hard to ensure we are up to date

designers. It is upon us to follow it

with the latest trends in the

or choose our own style. Fashion

market (right to the details of

should be an extension of oneself,

what Deepika Padukone will

it should be comfortable and not

wear for dinner tonight!).

overwhelm one’s personality.

How do you choose a brand?

What is that one trend you wish

First, we look at the design

you could change in Hyderabad?

sensibility and sustainability of

It would be the ‘I should be the only

the brand. Second on the list is Smita and Rajiv Shroff

the quality and finish of the

one wearing it in Hyderabad’ attitude! Designer wear is now

product. Last, but not the least,

caught on in the market. People have started

is if the collection would sell in

available at the push of a button &

appreciating textiles and silhouettes more than

the city. A designer who does

it’s obviously impossible to have an

embroidery and embellishments.

exclusive garment only to oneself!

brilliantly well in north-India may not have enough takers here.

Tell us about your boutique ambience. It is aesthetically designed on minimal straight

How do you go about in

lines. Dressed up in sandy tones of cream and

finding the up-and-comers?

white, it serves as a perfect canvas for its eclectic

Smita is all-ears to customers

mix of designers. The recent extension of its bridal

who are good with suggesting

floor is designed luxuriously taking inspiration

who they would like to see in the

from the Art Deco era.

store and she makes sure she hunts them down at fashion

How do you rate Hyderabad as a market?

weeks. The look of their clothes

Hyderabad has been a phenomenal market and

speaks about whether they will

the go-to city for all Indian designers. But in recent

thrive in the retail industry .

times, it feels as though the bubble is about to burst as the supply is more than the demand.

Name your designers. Anamika Khanna, Manish Malhotra, Pankaj & Nidhi, Gaurav Gupta, Anuradha Vakil, Rahul Mishra, Anand Kabra, Rohit Bahl, Pero, Vrisha, Varun Bahl, Raw Mango, Peachoo,

Price range: Pret collection: Rs.7,000 to Rs.20,000 Occasion wear to bridal lehengas: Rs. 20,000 to Rs.3 lakh

Eka, Anavila Were there any surprises? I am surprised at how much minimal organic clothing has

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a Finesse is your chance to shop for some of the most fashion-forward and fun designers not just from the city but across the country. Owned by Pooja Bagga and Payal Agarwal, the store houses in-house designers who take personal attention to another level, giving their clients solid advice on the latest fashion trends.

La Finesse

Elegant

Ensemble

How did the store come about?

blessed with good staff, who take

business, you have to be constantly

Before we started the store, the biggest

good care of them.

innovative and keep in touch with the

challenge my friends and I used to face

current trends. There is definitely a lot

was finding smart casuals or fusion

What are the challenges you

of competition, but we do have our

wear that was not exorbitantly priced.

faced while opening the store?

loyal clients who keep coming back

It really was a task to find one store that

It was quite a smooth journey for us,

to us. We customise the attires for

displayed good taste and products

as my husband and Payalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband

people who look for something very

moderately priced. That was when we

supported us. It happened without

different and chic.

decided to fill in this void. We wanted to

any hassle because Payal has nearly

offer the city some easy and ready-to-

10 years of experience in the apparel

What do you look for when

wear clothing which was not too ethnic

and clothing business. Having said

you choose a brand?

or modern, but fusion enough, keeping

that, I must also admit that every

Primarily, we look at the quality of the

in mind the current trends and colours.

business has problems and

product-that is its fabrics & finishing.

difficulties at the time of inception but

Nothing is more important than

once everything is set, you realise

quality. Then we find out if our clients

My partner Payal and I are at the store

that it was all worth it. We all go

relate to products given by the

most of the time. People usually come

through teething problems, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we?

designers. The garment should be

Who handles the store?

to us on appointment so that we are able to attend to them personally. As far as the walk-ins are concerned, we are

pocket friendly. What are the pros and cons? You have to be present on the spot most of the time. To survive in the

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Name your designers.

would be more than happy and

We promote new talent and

willing to take it.

Pooja Bagga

creative people. We have UrbanThe Label, The Dress Rehearsal, Elisiyan by Geetanjali, Gargi Gupta, Love To Bag, Jewellery by Zairah and our designers.

What is your USP? Our USP would be fusion wear which is a nice blend of Indian and modern wear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like drapes, asymmetric cuts etc.

Were there any surprises? Yes, of course. That happens all the time. We can never predict the fortune of a piece.

How would you define fashion? Fashion changes every now and then. While choosing an outfit, people must find out if they are

Describe boutique ambience.

comfortable in it or not. If they are

One section of the store has

not, then no matter how high

casual wear, smart shirts,

fashion or trendy it is, it will not

dresses, bags and destination

bring out the best in them. Less is

jewellery, while the other section

more. I never over accessorise if

is about fusion and ethnic wear.

I am already wearing a loud outfit.

The idea is to cater to everyone

I personally like monochroms as

with ample options. By duly

they look bold and always make a

segregating it, we have made

fashion statement.

it easy for people to select. What is that one trend you wish would change How would you rate the

in Hyderabad?

city as a market?

As I said less is more. I see people wearing

Hyderabad is a good market as

everything together. I wish people learnt how to

people are aware of what is in

make sure the emphasis is on one thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a

trend and have a decent

right balance without blindly following trends.

spending power here. The combination of both is exactly what one needs to retail in the fashion industry. Any expansion plans? Yes, for sure but that is if we have the time and opportunity to do. If something comes up, we

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T N E M E T A ST

ING A MAK

MANOMAY

combination of traditional

was not a difficult task. Over the

business and had a good grip

and contemporary designs is years, the demand for designer

over the field. A few hiccups are

what Manomay has got to wear has been increasing

inevitable in any business.

offer. It brings together some of the exponentially. Noting this trend we best and most creative names in Indian

decided to start an outlet. We

What are the pros and cons?

fashion, including new and emerging

started with 25 designers and

Honestly, I cannot think of any

talent. The USP of the store is its

slowly and steadily built up the

negative aspects, but there are a

tenacity to give a sound platform to the

present facility.

number of pros of running a store. The best part is you get to interact

best of Indian designers, their craft and skills. Owned by Archana Jaju, the

Who handles the store?

with a lot of people from different

store curates avant-garde designs and

My children, Aaditya and Anushka

walks of life. Managing a store

new trends effortlessly.

look after the daily affairs. In this

always keeps you on your toes

method, everyone is given a role

and that itself gives you a high.

to play and work is equally

Another plus would be that every

distributed among all of us.

day is a new day and experience

How did the store come about? We have been in the retail and

as no two days are ever the same

textile business for more than six

What are the challenges you

decades now, so opening a store

faced in opening a store? We were already into the retail

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at work. There is no monotony.

What do you look for when

that is spread over 7,500 sq.ft.

choosing a brand?

The interiors of the bungalow are

People have become aware of

inspired by The Chowmahalla

fashion. They are also price

palace, reflecting its grandeur

conscious. There are multiple

and status. We wanted to give our

options now. Hence, we try and

client an experience they would

get brands that suit the purses of

not get anywhere else.

all our clients. How do you rate Hyderabad How do you spot the

as the fashion market?

up-and-comers?

Hyderabad is a good market.

Best way to find and interact with

That is the reason why you see

designers is during Lakme and

many of these boutiques coming

Amazon Fashion Week – you find

up. I hope it stays like this and

the best of the country and all of

gets better with people getting

them under one roof.

more fashion conscious.

Who are the designers one

Any expansion plans?

should watch out for?

Yes, there are some expansion

Designers, who are launching

plans in the pipeline, but

their exclusive collection for

everything is at a nascent stage

Jan'18 are Mahima Mahajan,

and the concepts are being

Anoli Shah, Chhaya Mehrotra.

prepared. It will take quite some time before they materialise.

Name the designers

Archana Jaju individual, it should not be aped. One needs to create one’s own statement.

Nupur Kanoi, Rajdeep Ranawat,

What is your USP?

OSAA by Adarsh, Pooja Shroff,

It is our one-on-one customer

What is that one trend you wish would

Mahima Mahajan, Shasha Gaba,

interaction and our service. Yet

change in Hyderabad?

Rriso and Sahil Kochhar.

another factor is that we try and

There is nothing as such that I can think of. The city is

get new and never-seen-before

doing fairly well and has been extremely nice to us –

Were there any surprises?

collections in the city designers.

so we have no complaints.

The approach towards fashion is

So we offer something different

different for each individual. One

from what is already available.

loves what the other does not. So we are researching and exploring.

How would you define fashion?

This is a learning experience.

Fashion defines the person you are. The way you dress up

Describe your boutique design.

speaks a lot about what kind of a

Manomay is a conceptual store

person you are. Since it is purely

Price Range: Rs.8,000- Rs.2,00,000

Address: 8-2-596/v, Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Contact: 040-23351101 Timings: 10:30am – 8:30pm

ne of the oldest designer stores in the city, Origins houses couture,

Couture

prĂŞt, diffusion, fashion jewellery, handbags, saris and designer

menswear. The store is spacious and is always brimming with the

latest creations featuring veteran and avant-garde designers. Owner Vivek

ORIGINS

Khurana has ensured that he keeps something for everyone, providing an exhaustive range.

t y S Where Your

BEGINS

How did the store come about?

What are the challenges you faced?

What is that one thing you wish you

This was around two decades ago.

If I now look back, I actually cannot

knew before taking the plunge?

Origins came into existence to fill a

think of anything in particular. It has

I really wish Hyderabad was as

massive gap in the market. Back then

been quite a while, but nothing really

evolved back then, as it is now. It has

there was not so much exposure to

troubled us even back then. Origins

really come a long way. People here

fashion and multi-designer stores.

has had a very positive beginning and

are now accepting and experiment

The concept of having luxury pieces

the journey has been wonderful.

fearlessly. They know exactly what looks best on them in terms of cuts

from different designers, all under one roof was still rather new. I thought it

What are the pros and cons

and colour palettes. This did not

was high time the city had an opening

of your business?

happen back then. The change is

for designs and designers from all

Times change and so does fashion.

good and encouraging.

over the country.

Going with the current is exciting while working to make it even more

Who handles the stores?

potent with new talent. Understanding

My managers - one is for the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

dynamics of the business

wear and one for the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line.

and strengths of the store is

I only step in as a consultant, if there

equally exhilarating. One

is a wedding that needs to be

needs to stay up-to-date &

customised. We cater to the entire

give the city what it wants.

family through the gamut of events-

Apart from that, it is a

right from the sangeet and mehendi

delight to dress people up.

to the grand wedding.

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How do you choose a brand?

Vivek Khurana

Origins follows a set of guidelines to

Any expansion plans? No.

filter and select designers out of the big lot in the fashion industry, ensuring that

What is your USP?

the customer gets only the best, no

It is simple – it is the exclusivity of

matter what the occasion is. They are

designers I house. What you get at

scrutinised & then hung on our racks.

Origins, you would not find elsewhere and that is the reason we have people coming back to us for years.

How do you go about in finding the up-and-comers? Staying tuned to fashion weeks and

How would you define fashion?

networking gets me easy access to

Fashions fade but style is forever –

upcoming or maybe even nascent

and my tagline Together Forever has

talent who clearly show promise.

been derived from that. It is not about

I definitely have the eye to differentiate

big brands and labels, it is also about

good from very good/exceptional. That

something to do with you.

makes it a whole lot easier.

What is that one trend you wish

Who are the designers one

would change in Hyderabad?

should watch out for?

Hyderabad's dressing sense is just

There are one too many to name, so

about right, so why would one want to

I would rather keep this to myself.

How would you rate Hyderabad

fast forward on that? However, I feel

as a fashion market?

that men need to start rolling up their

Were there any surprises?

Hyderabad is an awesome market. The

sleeves, get out of that regular shirt

There are always surprises in retail, that

city has always been well endowed and

and trouser/denim combo; especially

is how you get better at forecasting and

now that people have really started to care

for bigger occasions.

it keeps you connected with designers

about what they wear – it could not have

of various looks.

been better.

Describe your boutique ambience. It is going to be all new in a month's time – as we are revamping things completely. I am taking a minimalistic and contemporary spin on the interiors while expanding my men’s line by adding fresh and exciting talent.

Price range: Mens’ wear: Rs.5000 - Rs.1,50,000 & Women’s wear: Rs.10,000 - Rs1,50,000 Address: Road Number 4, Banjara Hills, Opposite GVK One Contact: 040-23359221, Timings: 10:30am - 8:30pm red | 6th anniv. issue | 73

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Talasha

WONDERS

ST RE

alasha offers an eclectic and

Who handles the day-to-day

collaborate with us. It was a great

handpicked mix of creations of new,

operations at the store?

struggle to convince the designers

budding designers along with those

You find me with my team at the store,

that we could take good care of their

of established classic and contemporary

handling daily functions and catering

work. The risk involved in having

designers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love designers with a

to all clients, new and old. Sukrutha,

garments transported from various

alternate sense of aesthetics and something

handles our marketing as well as new

cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and

new to offer,â&#x20AC;? share Anu Pellakuru and

designers on-boarding processes

Chennai was a major challenge. We

Sukrutha Reddy, owners of the store. The

from Bengaluru. Surya Teja handles

had to go to all of them to pitch our

store also houses some great eye catching

our accounts.

ideas. Once we had some market

pieces for those who love their fill of statement accessories.

presence, we automatically got lookWhat were the challenges you

books from different designers to put

faced in opening the store?

up their designs in our store.

How did the store come about?

Initially, we faced a lot of challenges

I started my label S&A with a small

like the reluctance of the designers to

workshop in Madhura Nagar. But one of my clients, Sukrutha Reddy, wanted to work with me and start our own store. I had great support from my family where my brother, Surya Teja, invested in this & we also got on board Sukruta and this trio came to be Talasha, a harbour for designers like myself who are looking to display their work. red | 6th anniv. issue | 74

How do you choose a brand?

How would you rate Hyderabad

Our goal is to have a platform for the

as the fashion market?

designers who are brilliant in their

Hyderabad as a market is amazing!

work and are reasonably priced. We

The city not only loves and accepts

want to break the myth that the rich

established designers but also

alone can afford the designer wear.

encourages the new and upcoming

We select the brand based on their

ones. For them, the design and the

designs and the originality of their

ensemble is what matters, not the

work as well as their pricing.

label or the name.

How do you find the new comers?

Any expansion plans?

Social media helps us to get new

We are planning to go to Bengaluru

designers on board. Also the various

as my partner works there and she

exhibitions we attend give us a lot of

believes we need a multi-designer

visibility. This helps in encouraging

store there as well.

more aspirants to be with us. What is your USP? Names of the designers you stock.

Our designs are new, creative and

We have about 40 designers. S&A by

original. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compromise on the

Anu Pellakuru, Saaksha Kinni, Sania

quality. Our designers make sure that

Shroff, Deepthi Balagiri, Suruchi

the quality of the garment remains

Parakh, Rivaaz, Falguni Shankar,

top-notch. We are known for offering

How would you define fashion?

Cutting Story, Tritiya Designs, By

all these things at very reasonable

Keeping it chic, classy and comfortable is my

Chandini, Bhustava, Label by

prices. We offer customisation

definition of fashion. These three C's are my

Rishmaan, Gulaal, Fiza Studio, Nidhi

options, like colours, fabrics and

way of designing and styling.

Bansali and Ikaya are some of them.

sizes, which you may not find in other designer stores. We want to cater to

Were there any surprises?

all sizes and make sure our clients

I am always up for surprises because

get those perfect fits each time they

fashion trends change and return.

buy from us. And above all, we meet

When we feel like some particular

deadlines without fail.

design will definitely move quickly

Anu Pellakuru

What is that one trend you wish would change in Hyderabad? One trend I wish to change here would be the reserved mindset of the clientele. I wish they would understand that traditional can also be synonymous with fashionable.

and sell out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it remains in dead stock and something that we believe may not be accepted by customers becomes the best selling item. But, when we try and get similar patterns again, they may or may not sell as fast as the previous one. Describe your boutique ambience. We went with a little contemporary with a hint of vintage. With all the things we have used, like the doors, the ladder, the treasure chests and trunks from Rajasthan and Jaipur and every light that we put up displays the effect we wanted to project.

Price range: Rs.2,500- Rs.65,000 Address: First floor, Plot No 270n, Above Juice Salon, Road No.10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Timings: 11:00am- 8:00 pm Contact: 837471179

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PUBS, HUBS AND

HAUNTS OF

he city which is known for scrumptious biryani and beautiful pearls, has now won yet another sobriquet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; city of nightlife, thanks to

the swelling numbers of pubs and lounges. It has undergone a total make-over and is the most soughtafter destination for revellers of all ages and groups. By. Anahita Ahuja &

Live bands, international artistes, ace DJs, exotic

P. Swarnalata

drinks and exhaustive spreads of delicacies- these

Shoot by Dinakar Pamu

lounges have all the works one can ask for. The outlets are one too many, leaving the guests in a dilemma to go where. Here we give you a well-delineated map of all the happening places where you can add and also lose calories. Run an eye

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Block 22

By The Bottle

#788 Avenue

through the gallery.

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The Moonshine Project

Fikkanaut

Vertigo The High Life

Tiki Shack

6 Karma Fat Pigeon

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TO INDULGENCE

luxurious bar, cafe and lounge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all in

#788 Avenue

venture bigger. Rohit and I (Rahul)

number. Obviously, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need

one is what #788 Avenue is made of.

are brothers. Eventually, I decided

to work much on that.

Adding another feather to the night life

to join them in their endeavour.

cap of Hyderabad, this place is an unmissable experience. Owned by Rohit Reddy Madupu, Rahul Reddy and Rajarjun Reddy Gummi, this place offers an incredible experience with freshly made drinks, appetising snacks, live music and dancing for the city revellers.

That is how the story began.

Rohit and Rajarjun got a chance to work together in a film and became friends. Later, they realised that they share the same interest. Setting up a luxury restaurant that offers delicious food and exceptional service was what they aimed at. Teaming up would only make any

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ambience, cuisine and theme?

What made you start #788

Well, we believe there are many

Avenue? Why the name?

restaurants and lounges which

We were scouting for a place to

have great ambience. When we

set up a bar and grill. Around the

were doing the interiors, we

same time, we got to know N Grill

wanted to ensure that this place

was for sale. We met the owners

was comfortable for everyone.

and convinced them that we would How did you team up?

How did you choose the

run the place as well as they did. They then signed on the dotted lines. Name was taken from our plot

Couture

t is no urban myth that every new occasion worth celebrating calls for a shopping trip to enliven to our treasured wardrobes. No occasion is complete without a new ensemble for that head turning. We live in a city that is growing by the second, with every vicinity buzzing with shopping arcades- highend malls, boutiques and designer stores. There is a wide range from luxury outlets to thrift stores and crowd-pulling bargain haunts. As the festive and wedding season is around the corner, we collate a comprehensive shopping guide to the best multi-designer stores. Take a look...

DESI

Y A L P S I D NG E R S ON

Almari

By Anahita Ahuja Shoot by Dinakar Pamu

Deepika Reddy

Kamini Saraf

3 Angasutra

Cherazad & Maniza Pestonji Patny

Anahita

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Manomay

Anonym

Vinita Passary

Archana Jaju

8 Vivek Khurana

Smita & Rajiv Shroff

Origins

Elahe

Anu Pellakuru

Talasha

La Finesse

Pooja Bagga

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ALMARI

ONLY

THE

BEST

eaded by Deepika Reddy, Almari is one store where you can find dazzlingly beautiful and easy-to-wear attires and accessories, going in the same rack with designs by 431-88, Arpita Mehta, Payal

Khandwala and Anupama Dayal. The store aims to offer new, avant-garde labels that are both contemporary and young. What is more amazing is how the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visual merchandiser takes it up a notch with his aesthetic sense. Here is more about this beautiful store from Deepika.

Tell us about the store inception.

when something is so close to your

Besides, we get to meet interesting

I began my journey by organising

heart. Almari is my baby. Hence, for

people. We need to travel as well,

trunk shows which featured young,

obvious reasons, I handle the daily

which is another learning experience.

contemporary designers who made

affairs of the stores along with a great

The disadvantages are not too many.

clothes for young women. The shows

team of members who support me in

Yes, there is no doubt that a lot of

received an overwhelming response

all my ventures.

time and energy is required. Not to

and that inspired me to start Almari.

forget, the stress that we undergo

We started off as a women's store.

What are the challenges you faced?

Eventually, we introduced the

Understanding the market and what

men's wear.

customers want, marketing the brand

One thing you wish you knew at

correctly, training staff and dealing

the start of the process?

Who handles the day-to-day

with unexpected situations are a few

I strongly feel that even if one knows

functions of the store?

challenges we faced. In our field,

everything beforehand, there is

It is difficult to not look into things

every day is a learning experience.

always something to learn when you

The trick here is to

while establishing the store.

get into the process.

learn from the hurdles and grow.

How do you choose a brand? The first thing we look at is whether

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What are the pros

it is appealing enough for our

and cons?

clientele and whether it matches our

I love and enjoy my

brand image. We need to ensure that

work. So, being able

the collection we display matches the

to realise my dream

tastes and requirements of our

is the best part.

customers. The next factors are the quality and the price range.

Were there any surprises?

How would you define fashion?

Definitely â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it has happened

Fashion is a reflection of who you are

more often than not. I strongly

and how you feel.

feel retail is all about trial and error. There are times when

What one change you want to

I am sure that a certain piece

see in the city?

will be loved by my clients, but

I do not think there is anything that

shockingly none of them even

I would want to change here.

consider it. Then there were pieces which I was rather sure that would not be picked up at all but were sold in no time. Tell us more about your boutique ambience. Both the Almari stores are How do you go about finding the up-and-comers? I thank social media for that. It is now very easy for both designers and retailers to contact and connect with

earthy, industrial and luxurious in terms of interiors. This allows customers to feel comfortable while experiencing a sense of luxury while shopping.

each other. Fashion Weeks are great

How would you rate

spots for discovering new talent. I am

Hyderabad as a market?

on a constant lookout to bring to the

The reason why there is ample

city something fresh and off-beat.

place and scope for everyone

Who are the designers one should watch out for?

here is because it is one of the best markets in the country.

The collection of 431-88 and Arpita

Any expansion plans?

Mehta is commendable.

Oh yes, why not? We have been

Name of the designers you stock. Payal Khandwala, Anupama Dayal,

getting a lot of demand from

Manika Nanda, Brand Latha, Guapa,

What is the USP?

Bennch, Vedika M, Antar Agni, Archana

Almari is a young and very

Rao, Taavare, Priyanka Prakash House

contemporary brand.

of Design, Roshni Chopra Design, Mishru, besides others.

Deepika Reddy

Chennai and Bengaluru. Price Range: Rs.3,000 to Rs.75,000 Address: 8-2-686/B/1, 1st Floor, Above Oma Home Decor Store and Indian Bank, Road No 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad -500034 Timings: 10:30am to 7:00pm Contact: 040-23301919

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FOR THE Anahita

LOT

ousing some of the finest designerwear for men and women, Anahita has become a landmark today for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashionistas. Owned by the sister-duo of Cherazad Pestonji and Maniza Pestonji Patny, the store offers both luxury prĂŞt and couture. They are known for their pure fabrics, unique silhouettes and gorgeous workmanship.

How did the store come about?

coined it from our names. We grew

What are the pros and cons?

My sister, Cherazad Pestonji and

up in the ambience of fashion,

Working with some of the biggest

I(Maniza Pestonji Patny) started Anahita

working with our parents. So opening

names of the fashion industry keeps

as fashion retail. Our experience,

a designer store was but natural. We

you up-to-date with everything

knowledge and qualifications in the

wanted to take it a step further by

around. There is nothing quite

garment industry were the driving force

housing multi-designers. That is how,

negative about this business.

behind this enterprise. Our father

in 2011, Anahita came into being and

Mr.K.F.Pestonji along with my mother,

it is named after my daughter.

How do you choose a brand? I feel in order to be irreplaceable you

opened Chermas in 1980. They had Who handles the operations?

need to be unique and different. We

We share the

have an interesting collection. You will

responsibilities. It is a

find ensembles for brides-to-be,

big advantage to

trousseaus, cocktail dresses,

work with family.

engagement outfits and even basic tunics, footwear and accessories.

What are the

It was not easy to get so many ace

challenges?

designers on board. But we handpick

Nothing that I can

styles and I must say our keen eye for

think of. We got a

the right people plays a key role here.

good response.

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How do you go about in finding

Were there any surpises?

the up-and-comers?

Of course. One cannot always

Social media is a big blessing. You

predict what a client ends up liking.

know who is making what in which city. Apart from that, I love reading

Tell us about your boutique.

magazines, following fashion

The store is beautifully designed,

houses and labels and attending

with a lot of light and space, to give

the best events in the country.

our customers a great and luxe

I also follow international design

shopping experience. How would you rate Hyderabad as a fashion market? Hyderabad is only getting better with people becoming more and more fashion conscious. Any expansion plans? We have launched Anahita Homme Men’s wear this festive season, catering to dapper men. The response was overwhelming. We will continue the selection for the upcoming wedding and festive

Price range: Rs.10,000 onwards

season. Our clients can place

Address: Krishnama House, Road No. 7,

custom orders.

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Contact: 9963284563

What is your USP?

Timings: 10:00 am - 8:00pm

Our collections are beautifully curated, keeping in mind the tastes and requirements of our patrons. houses like Chanel, Gucci, Tom

We are a go-to-store for weddings

Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce &

and special occasions. We have

Gabbana. This gives me an insight

fusion, Indian and Western wear for

into the latest trends in the industry.

women and men – making it

Thankfully, India has a great talent

simpler for the shopper.

and has come up with the best work in the world.

How would you define fashion? I define fashion with my favourite

Who are the designers one

quote, “If I can have any impact,

should watch out for?

I want women to feel good about

There are quite a few who are

themselves and have fun with

doing exceptional work.

fashion.” Fashion is what you are offered four times a year by a

Name of the designers whose

designer and style is what you

creations you stock.

choose. So if I can help someone

Sukriti & Aakriti, Swatee Singh,

choose that style, I would be glad

Urvashi Joneja Peachoo, Namrata

to do that.

Joshipura, Shasha G, Shahin Mannan, Twinkle Hanspal, Ridhi

What is that one trend you wish

Mehra, Payal Singhal, Jayanti

would change in Hyderabad?

Reddy, Mishru and Lovebirds.

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A Class Apart

he luxury designer boutique Angasutra (The Art of Adornment in Sanskrit) lives up to its name. Owned by Kamini Saraf and her partner Shalini Sharma, it is a contemporary embodiment to the city of Nizams. With an impressive roster of designs by the biggest

names in Indian fashion, Angastura stocks a wide range of bridal and traditional wear.

How did the store come about?

Who handles the day-to-day

experience helped us and the start was

I always wanted to start a store but

execution at the store?

smooth as we knew quite a bit about

was waiting for the right time for it

I look into whatever aspects I can.

this line of work.

to happen. It was in 2014, a friend

Radhika Jalan manages the whole

of mine, Shalini Sharma, asked me

show and we have a team that

What are the pros and cons of

if I would be interested in partnering

handles the operations.

this business? People do not realise that we are just

with her on a multi-designer store. That was when I realised it was the

What are the challenges you

retailers who work on tight margins.

right time to fulfill my dream. After

faced in opening the store?

Running a store is expensive. It looks

I saw the location, I was totally

My partner has been a fashion and

glossy, but entails a lot of hard work and

convinced and wanted to be a part

lifestyle editor for over 18 years and

maintenance is very expensive. On the

of it. That was how everything fell in

I too have been curating Yatra, a

brighter side of it, we get to see beautiful

place. Rest, as they say, is history.

lifestyle fashion exhibition. Hence,

clothes, meet new people and are always

we both are on a familiar field. This

updated with fashion trends. What is that one thing you wish you knew before you took the plunge? I wish I knew that it needed a lot of time. I started it as a hobby. Little did I realise that it would be a full time occupation. One needs to be constantly in touch and give personal attention and inputs. These are the keys to success.

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Kamini Saraf What are the things you look for

and understand their vision. This

while choosing a brand?

interaction is mutually beneficial.

Firstly, it is about how genuine the designers are. I do not understand

How would you define fashion?

the concept of copying others. Then

Fashion is of two types. One follows

comes the quality, fit and finishing

trends – more like the weather it keeps

of the garments. Lastly, it would be

changing and is short lived, while the

the look of it as it needs to match

other is like personal style which is like

my sensibility. Even if it is viable and

the climate stays on and works for

a good move, but is not something

what is best for you. Fashion is an

I like, I would not stock it.

amalgamation of what makes you feel happy, brings out best in you and suits

How do you go about in finding

your body type.

the up-and-comers? The Amazon and Lakme fashion

What is that one trend you wish

weeks are definitely a huge portal.

could change in Hyderabad?

Apart from those, we have people

Hyderabadis have an obsession with

contacting us. We scrutinise the

drapes and layers. They are moving

options and decide depending

away from the sensibilities of traditional

on what we think works.

saris and handlooms. It is hard to there is nothing on the cards.

understand why everything they wear should look sexy, instead why can’t

Name the designers you stock. The design maverick Manish

What is your USP?

they focus on looking classy? I feel,

Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Varun Bahl,

We cater to those with Indian sensibilities and

one should not follow trends without considering their body type.

Shyamal and Bhumika, Falguni &

those who are young at heart. We are informative

Shane Peacock, Neeta Lulla, Payal

and communicative. We are known as the store

Singhal, Nikhil Thampi and so on.

which doesn’t just sell clothes, but makes the customer a part of a fashion story. To accomplish

Were there any surprises?

this, we do organise regular promotional events

Yes, of course. It happens quite

in the store. This gives our esteemed customers

often as people out there never

an opportunity to meet the designers personally

fail to surprise you. Describe the boutique ambience. Every designer we work with has his/her own rack space. This gives the customer ample space to experience the designer's work, talent and signature style. We don’t have crowded racks. How would you rate Hyderabad as a fashion market? Hyderabad is No.3 in India, after Delhi and Mumbai. We have come a long way in terms of percentages and numbers, of course we cannot compare as we are a smaller city.

Price range: Rs.5,000 onwards Address: Plot 8 & 9, Road no 10, Banjara Hills, (Near South Indian Bank), Hyderabad Contact: 040-65303100 Timings: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Couture

ooking for a stunning attire for a cocktail party or maybe something cool for a

brunch date with friends? Name any occasion and Anonym has the perfect

outfit. Co-founded by entrepreneur duo Vinita and Vikas Passary, the place is

all about contemporary fashion. It offers a select range of prêt collections from

Anonym

designers Artisau, Purvi Doshi, Sahil Kocchar and Naushad Ali, besides an exhaustive range of accessories. Here is more about the store from Vinita.

end l B t c e erf

How did the store come about?

y t i c i l p m i S & le

Sty

In 2007, Anonym was initiated as a platform to bring together young and aspiring designers who

Arora to Hyderabad, to not only

Who handles the store?

are passionate about Indian textile traditions and

interact with my clients but also

During the initial five years, I was

crafts. I brainstormed the idea with my husband

understand their tastes & adapt

managing the store. Now I have

and partner in all my ventures, Vikas Passary.

to them. It was a great initiative

a small team to assist in sales

The idea was to break the norms of conventional

as customers had an awesome

and manage the other aspects.

dressing. Back then, most retail channels only

experience interacting with these

I get all the updates from them.

did what we call ‘Indian bling’. What was missing

top-notch designers.

was an alternate medium of dressing for those who are willing to experiment, yet want to stay elegant. Thus, Anonym was conceived with designers who believed in alternate fashion. What has been the response? It received humongous attention from the city’s fashionistas and crème de la crème as it is strategically located. People received this concept very well. That really motivated me to further pursue my interests in this field. I met and made quite a few friends since I am present at the store to get feedback on my work. I invited designers Kallol Datta, Anuj Sharma and Aneeth red | 6th anniv. issue | 62

Vinita Passary What were the challenges you

How do you choose a brand?

faced, launching the store?

I look out for fresh talent for

Convincing designers to believe

fresh pieces. I have to keep my

in our idea and display their

loyal audience interested in us.

collection on our racks was a

I look for consistent labels who

tad difficult. But I was fearless

I can work with on a long term.

and wanted to create a genre in

Labels that have great individual

contemporary global fashion.

design sense instead of being

That pushed me to move on.

dictated by the market trends.

What are the pros and cons?

Name your designers.

I believe every business has its

Shades of India, Tulsi by Neeru

own flip side. Since I was self

Kumar, Ikats by Translate, Tilla,

taught, my journey was full of

Umbar by Payal Pratap, Soham

ups and downs. But yes, every

Dave, Artisau, Purvi Doshi, Sahil

day was a learning experience.

Kocchar, Naushad Ali, Limerick.

Anonym travelled years to find its due and create its own niche.

Describe boutique ambience.

Indeed it was a long one and

My store has elegant interiors

I endured all that.

with white plastered walls, cement flooring, contemporary

What is that one thing you

furniture and high ceilings which

wish you knew at the start

set the perfect mood for a great

Define fashion.

of the process?

retail experience.

Fashion is all about comfort and effortless styling.

I do not regret or look back.

I love versatile pieces which can be dressed up or

I learn, adapt and recreate. For

Any plans to expand?

all those who like to be a part of

No plans as such. But let us

my store are the ones who share

see what the future holds for

What is that trend you wish changes in the city?

similar passion and global and

Anonym and me.

I have seen Hyderabad evolving since I started. It is a

contemporary aesthetics. They should believe in minimalist approach to design & beautiful usage of Indian crafts & textiles. It still intrigues me when I come across labels who work with woven textiles and regional crafts for global citizens.

What is your USP? Our unique merchandise that is available at an affordable price.

down as per the occasion.

beautiful city, full of amazing people. It has great potential and hence, there is no such change that I can think of or want.

Our work is timeless and topnotch quality. It is a must-visit destination for all travellers in the city for its array of choices.

Price Range: Rs.2,000 to Rs.1,00,000 Address: Anonym, 550 F, Next to Little Italy Restaurant, Road. No-92, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Contact: 040-23552386, 040-23556219, 9959167897 Timings: 11:00am to 9:00pm

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T U C A

E V O B A THERS his is probably the most

obvious, as it is one of the oldest ones in the city. Ever since then, Elahe, has lived up to its standard, without compromising on the quality, price or designer. Owned by Smita and Rajiv Shroff, who

opposite KBR Park and soon realised

What is that one thing you wish you

we needed a bigger location to meet

knew at the start of the process?

the demand. Nearly 12 years ago, we

We wish we knew that this was going to be

made the move to its current location.

a very impulsive and intuitive business! It requires us to be constantly hands on and

the store, this store has enough

Both of usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; we are like two cogs in a

reasons to get flooded with orders

wheel. Smita does the merchandising

during the wedding and festive

and marketing and is pretty hands on

seasons. More about it...

at the store level; I (Rajiv) handle all the day-to-day business development and finances of the company. What are the challenges you faced?

to us. In 1990, during a casual

We were diving into the deep end of

chat at an informal gathering,

the industry. With zero experience and

we took over the reins of the

connections and knowing all about

store from the then owner. It

the seven brands, we had convinced

felt like the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;right time, right

ourselves it was no biggie. Together,

thingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for us. Hyderabad had

we strutted down the runway of this

no designer boutiques back

industry with a confidence we did not

then besides Elahe tucked

feel. The biggest of the challenges

away in a little garage in

was convincing designers that Elahe

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Bal and Anamika Khanna on board.

we shifted Elahe to a plush bungalow

Who handles the store?

Elahe was destined to happen

was deserving of their labels. With a lot of to get big names like Rajesh Pratap, Rohit

Secunderabad. Almost immediately,

personally look into every detail of

Genesis of the store.

Elahe

hard work and a little strategy, we managed

popular name among the Hyderabadis, which is

have the grip of the market 24/7.

Madhavi, Kasu Venesh Reddy, Nikitha, Nishanth Sahney& Aman Chainani

GLITTERING GALA Vaishnavi & Radhika

Ananya Simlai & Anirban

Vasuki Jyostna

Saral & Radhika Talwar Kiran

Jayanth & Archie Paranjee

It seemed all the traffic in the Jubilee Hills area was going to Road No. 59 on Nov 26. It was the grand launch of the wildly successful “modern Indian Bistro,” Farzi Café in the city. Playing the perfect host was Zorawar Kalra, Founder and Managing Director of the franchise and his local partners Aman Chainani, Gaurav Taneja and Nishant. The opening of this much anticipated, genre-defining restaurant concept saw the who’s who of the city in attendance, raving about the interiors, cocktails and finger-food. Some present were Karan Mor, Neha Jacob, Anjum Babu Khan, Karen and Nitin Bhatia, Asmita Marwah, Zohair Arif, Shaista, Feroz Khan and Aamer Javeed among many others.

Sonia Batla Tania

Ranbir, Neetu Bagga, Sonal & Amar Karen & Nitin Bhatia

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Anjum Babu Khan

Asmita Marwa Rohit Reddy

Pinky Reddy

Bharat Shah & Neeta Palak Shah

Vikas & Ashwini Jhabhak

Ishita & Devyash

Varun & Sonali Jhabhak

A PERFECT MIX The Meraki Project hosted a cocktail workshop with Pankaj Kamble, a renowned Guinness-book-worldrecord-holding mixologist. It was an interactive two-hour master class that condensed most of all there is to learn about the art of the cocktail. The evening saw a speciallydesigned beverage menu inspired by Meraki Projects’ Lakme Fashion Week Collection, Little Hearts. The collection is inspired by children. Fittingly, guests were uplifted by a quirky and playful range of mixes, featuring ingredients like popcorn and bournvita.

Ashiwini Narayan

Sheela Jalani & Madhavi

DAZZLING DRAPES Paying homage to the Banarasi fabric, the handloom luxury brand Ekaya opened a new store in Hyderabad recently. The evening was an exclusive showcase of some stunning saris and materials and had the cremede-la-creme of the city in complete attendance. The guest-of-honour for the night Pinky Reddy was all praise for the weaves on display. The classy affair was hosted by event-planning company Purple Martini’s Shweta Keerthi, Shivaangi Sharma and Nitya Jalan. Captured bonding over cocktails, music and canapés were Anu and Keerthi, Anandita Ahuja, Madhavi Agarwal, Archana Rao and Namita Singhvee. Vinitha

Rajesh & Tanvi

Yeshwanth Jhabhak Jeet Jhabhak Siya

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Abhishek & Laksh

Manisha shah

Archana Rao

Abilash & Swati

Ganesh & Deepthi

MAKING A DIFFERENCE 51 Smile Foundation, along with Helping2Hands, put together a Fashion Walk at the Sandhya Convention Centre. The proceeds went to an orphanage. Organisers Nazim, Furhung Singh, Fashion Designers Shivani, Swapna along with Abdur Rahman- Founder Helping2 Hands, put in a great amount of effort into the show and were visibly thrilled at the resounding response it received. Present at the event were the internationally acclaimed ballroom maestro Sandip Soparkar, Miss United Continent runner-up Lopamudra Raut and actors Sreedhar Rao and Sana Shanoor. Vidya Rao

TouďŹ q Khan

Mohib Baig

Affan Khan Reema

Rasheed Khan

Asthma Moon Moon & Pradeep Roy

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Kiran Dembla Chandrakanth & Radhika

WALK FOR A CAUSE Actor Gautami, has been driven in furthering Life Again Foundation, which she began to raise public awareness of cancer. The foundation organised a Winners’ Walk on Necklace Road, an event which saw more than 800 cancer survivors as participants. The survivors put up some lovely performances, like the Banjara Ladies dance and an enthralling biker stunts on Royal Enﬁelds. She roped in celebrities Natasimha Balakrishna and actress Jayasudha to take part in the drive. Also present at the event were Mumait Khan, Padma Devender Reddy, Naresh, Manali Rathod and Nithya Naresh.

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shopping. The USP of this outlet is its location as it is in the traditional business area of Secunderabad, which is not much exposed in this particular field. Promising impeccable hospitality and reasonable pricing suiting all pockets, Jahanpanah is here.

he franchise of Jahanpanah, the men’s only ethnic store opened its first ever outlet in Secunderabad on 19th Nov. Occupying a prime location in Park Lane, opposite Mc Donalds, this store has a prominent presence. All set to cater to the fashionable lot of the locality, the store is especially curated keeping the sensibilities of the locals in mind. This one-stop shop for men houses everything related to ethnic wear – from formals to casuals. Be it any occasion, whether it is a wedding or a festival - a Jahanpanah dress is what the men need to add that extra zest. Spread over 3,500 sq.ft., the store is spread over three floors, each catering to an individual segment. The ground floor has kurta-pyjamas, Nehru jackets and other causal ethnic wear, while the first is entirely dedicated to kids wear and Indo-western wear. The second floor is entirely a groom’s section. The décor of the store is done up reflecting the theme of the brand and it ensures that the customer is comfortable enough to focus on

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outh India Shopping Mall recently opened one of their best stores in the format for pattu and designer saris, men’s ethnic wear, men’s formals and casuals and a large collection for your little ones. This multi-brand one-stop shop has made its presence huge in the business and it is has been lauded as a big name in the family destination format. The store located in Madinaguda is spread over 28,000 sq.ft. and is their 14th one across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. With a price range that starts from Rs.100 to Rs.1,00,000, South India Shopping Mall caters to one and all. The brand offers customer care with a special touch of politeness, grace and instant warmth; a hallmark that has been maintained till date. No wonder, the end result has been nothing less than 100% client satisfaction. “Be your own label, fill your wardrobe with fashion,” is what the owners Suresh Seerna, Abhinay Potti, Rakesh and Keshav Gupta believe in. They strive to make their store’s ambience inviting and comfortable. Appropriate lighting, neatly stacked racks, attractive décor and loud and clear in-store signages complete the picture. The customer can expect something for everyone in the family as there is a wide range drawn from all parts of the country in every segment.

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NEW BEGINNINGS Seven years after the launch of her eponymous signature label, Shilpa Reddy opened her agship store. The former Mrs.India, playing the perfect hostess, welcomed her stylishly-dressed guests and showed them around the beautiful Jubilee Hills space. The store is a 3,000 sq.ft. onestop, where you can ﬁnd everything from her popular wedding trousseaus to luxury prêt & more. It is an openstudio with a see-through glass wall which allows you to see weavers and tailors work away at the fabric. This concept, raises the bar for fashion in the city.

GRAND CELEBRATIONS The biggest New Year Celebration in India and the Middle East, with performances by Indian Stars and delightful cuisine – this is what Country Club Hospitality and Holidays has to offer to their members and guests. The brand is simultaneously holding events in 12 cities. Among those performing are Maryam Zakaria, Shefali Zariwala, Gurmeet and Debina, Mumaith Khan, Nikita Narayan and Mannara Chopra, who were at its press meet to announce the lineup. CMD Y. Rajeev Reddy shared, “This year’s edition of Asia’s Biggest New Year Bash 2018 is going to be a memorable one.”

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LISTENING TO THE LEGEND Legendary A.R.Rahman wove a magical spell as he embarked on his biggest ever national tour. His fans re-lived his musical renditions from over the years. The A.R. Rahman encore-The Concert, in association with MTV, celebrated the maestro’s 25 years in music and was held at the Gachibowli Stadium. The Oscar-winning genius was accompanied by talented musicians from across the country and seen enthralling the audiences with some of his biggest hits. It was a night to remember for everyone present, as they sang and danced the night away.

FESTIVE FLAVORS With Christmas just round the corner, Barbeque Nation hosted a fun cake mixing session to gear up for the fest. It was all about following tradition, of mixing spirits and dryfruits, to set and store for Christmas cakes. A whole lot of fun conversation and photos happened– everyone had a great time. The special guests for the evening were Indian Idol winner Revanth, model Krutika Singh Rathore and actress Neha Deshpande, who were seen enthusiastically taking part in the mixing. red | 6th anniv. issue | 22

Pooja

Daivagna Sharma Divya Raju

Ahmed Khan

Nicole Juliana

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FLOWER POWER ‘Hyderabad: Props and Rocks’ an Ikebana exhibition at Saptaparni was held to celebrate the Children’s Day. The ower arrangements were crafted by kids after a 3-day workshop by Ohryu Rekha Reddy, First Master, Ohara Ikebana. The children were asked to arrange their display based on the things they relate with the city. The soiree was inaugurated by actor Rana Daggubati, and the guests-of-honour were Shailaja Ramaiyer, MD of the Handicrafts Development Corporation and Yoshinori Katsurayama, Chairman, Hyderabad Japanese Society.

Shripuja Siddam Setty

Deepika

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SIMPLE STROKES The ﬁrst solo-painting exhibition of artist Sucharita Singh aka Charita, was held at the State Gallery of Art. An inventive voyage into the world of colours and artistry, her debut was appreciated by all. The artist, a mother of two, through her work, attempts to capture the simplicity of life at various stages, emphasising upon one’s emotional reactions to life and environment – a concept which moved the audiences. This exhibition was inaugurated by Swati Lakra, IPS, Addl CP (Crimes and SIT) and was followed by high tea. Nitya Raju Nirmala

Nikitha

Suchitra

Pavan

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Pallavi

Trishala

Ashwini & Laveena

Nimit & Ravina

Lokesh & Sandeep

FOOD THAT CLICKS In order to do something different this festive season, Van Lavino hosted a Christmas Food Photography Contest for all food and photography lovers of the city. The event saw many enthusiasts taking part in the contest who had fun clicking pictures of their favourite food. The contest, indeed, put their photographic skills to the test. They got a chance to win some prizes over their social media showcase. The event was a thumping success. Bina Singh

Marilyn

Deepa Nath Padma Reddy

Simran

Shilpa Choudhary Gandhi & Manju Gamji

Geetha

Deepika Reddy

ARTISTICALLY YOURS Art studio Raasa was launched recently in the city. Owned by Deepa Nath, the studio houses a unique selection of attractive and contemporary items like stoles, clutches and frames. Each item is handcrafted with care, featuring a painting from Deepaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. Meera Bhupal, Sunila, Shilpa Chowdhry, Shalini Madani and Deepika Reddy were a few of those seen praising the ďŹ ne work of the artist.

Bharath & Rithika th

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Meera & Mrudula

Ananda

Ramakanth

Aruna

Priya

EXQUISITE ART FORM Anandapriya: Foundation for Arts and Learning, hosted Sthree Bharatham, an evening of Vilasini Natyam by Pujita Krishna Jyoti, disciple of Padma Bhushan awardee Swapnasundari and Dr.Anupama Kylash. The evening was held in association with Dr.Raoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ENT and was hosted at their super specialty international hospital. Art lovers were transported to a world of ecstasy. The guests were enthralled by the soulful performances.

JUST FOR THE FOODIES Pulav Curry Rice is now in town serving a huge array of delicacies. This eatery is located in Gachibowli. The outlet is new and its parent group is well established. It is the same group that gave the city- Khaan Saab, one of the most popular North Indian restaurants in the city. It offers a wide range- from authentic South Indian food to delicious Chinese dishes. On the launch, food lovers had a gala time relishing dishes like Fatafat Corn Punukulu, Bongu Kodi Charu and Ulvacharu Chicken.

A STARRY NIGHT UBM India, India's leading B2B exhibitions organiser, felicitated the nation's most preferred jewellery brands at The SoďŹ tel, Mumbai. It was held under the umbrella of its one-of-a-kind initiative, India's Most Preferred for the jewellery retail industry in India. Mangatrai Jewellers Since 1905 was one of them. The evening was a starry affair of style, insights, entertainment and celebration. Many industry stalwarts, thought leaders, jewellers, celebrities and fashionistas attended the event.

LIVLIFE HOLDS ANTI-OBESITY WALK LivLife Hospitals and its associate groups held a walk to mark Anti-Obesity Day (26th Nov) at Vijayawada. The walk started at Indira Gandhi stadium and ended at Raghaviah Park. LivLife Hospitals MD, Dr.Dukkipati Nandakishore, stressed the importance of keeping weight in check. Ministers Dr.Kamineni Srinivas and Devineni Umamaheswara Rao, D.Avinash and Corporator Jasti Sambasivarao took part in the walk. Pledging his support to the cause, Dr. Kamineni Srinivas commended Dr.Nandakishore for his efforts.

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SPREADING HAPPINESS Round Table India and Ladies Circle India invited around 4,000 special and underprivileged children to Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Stadium, for a painting and poster contest. The theme was Taare Zameen Par. It was an uplifting way to celebrate Children’s Day. The agenda included entertainment for the students with balloon twisters, magicians, music and dance, refreshments and a scrumptious lunch. All the participants were given certiﬁcates and a big goodie hamper. The management of the transport, snacks, food, stationary and goodie bags was done by Vivek Maheshwari and the members of Round Table.

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Young fashion designer Rakhi Sharma, who created ripples at the Fashion Scout during the London Fashion Week (and whose collection was featured in the fashion bible British Vogue) showcased her collection at a mini fashion show on the sidelines of the International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) graduation ceremony at Grand Kakatiya. Rakhi, alumnus from INIFD’s Himayathnagar campus had everyone singing praises of her collection, which she titled Mesmerising Metallics. Addressing the gathering, Anil Khosla, CEO of INIFD said, “Our brand is the world’s largest global network of design institutes and has a legacy of 23 years. We have passed out over 5 lakh students in the past two and half decades.”

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We bring you a Special Anniversary Issue to mark the 6th anniversary of the magazine. Naturally, we have embellished it with new features and delightful trappings. You have a lot of exciting fare to go through.

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I wish you all a Happy New Year.

Amidst all this, we didn’t ignore our regulars. Run an eye on the recent Buzz; Review new facilities before you explore them and relive the happy time you had at the recent Glitzy Party.

All dressed up and nowhere to go? We certainly don’t want you to face that predicament. Hence, we have visited 9 most sought after places to ﬁnd out if they are worthy of your stopover. Yes, these are the spots where you can let your hair down. Go through Hotspot.

Festivities are on and you frantically visit the obliging shops online or ofine, to order a dress that makes you stand out. So, we introduced 9 high-end stores that offer you a perfect pick and a awless ﬁt. Leaf through our Couture.

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turned their attention from the more developed western part to the other areas. Thanks to the newly built connection, passing through core areas, builders are encouraged to take up new ventures for the middle class along the three corridors. It is a good time for the property market. Citizens too, no longer bother about where they live as they can reach their destinations within 30 minutes irrespective of the point from where they start. Tokyo Metro is the world’s best transport network, spanning 195 km with 9 lines and transports 7 million commuters per day. Of course, it is impossible to compare the 90 year-old Japanese network with the just born city facility, but it would be great if Telangana takes a leaf out of Tokyo’s book and provides the last-mile connectivity.

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