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Don’t want to be separated from Harry Potter

AUGUST 23, 2014 PUNE

Entertainment

Actor Daniel Radcliffe is trying his hand at different roles, but he says he will never be viewed separately from ‘Harry Potter’ — and neither does he want it to happen.

‘I miss Pune weather’ Purvi Mundada refused film offers to follow her heart into television. The Kothrud resident spills the beans about her debut

You require a lot of patience and face rejection in this industry

By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali

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die-hard Madhuri Dixit fan, Pune girl Purvi Mundada has practiced and learnt all of her idol’s dance moves.

“Even as a child, I would pester my mother to play Madhuri’s songs,” she says. “I Young am a dancer and run talent Purvi’s Academy in Pune. I always wanted to be an actor and shifted to Mumbai last year to get a break into films. Her dreams came true through the Star Plus TV show Nisha Ke Cousins, in which Purvi plays the parallel lead as Dolly.

A Kothrud resident, Purvi bagged the role through a test and auditions that took four months. “I had a couple of film offers, but zeroed in on this serial as I am not keen on run-of-the-mill, cliched roles,” she

says. “I wanted to make an impact with my debut and this serial gave me that opportunity. The story is different and not the regular saas-bahu saga. My reel character Dolly’s

personality is completely opposite to mine, but the audience will relate to her. I cannot reveal much about Dolly, as her character unfolds with every passing episode.” Purvi is also

a brand ambassador for Johnson & Johnson.

A Symbiosis and Fergusson College student, Purvi misses her home town. “I miss the weather and eating at Vaishali and Amrapali,” she says.

Her father Shrikant Mundada, is a renowned naturopathy doctor. Was there any opposition when she chose acting as career? “I have been lucky on that front,” she says. “My parents have been supportive and encouraging. They have been more excited about everything than me.”

The initial days in Mumbai were tough. “Other professions have a step-by-step graph and you know what to do next. But in acting, you have no idea what tomorrow will bring. Competition is vast and you bump into (struggling) actors in every lane and society. You require a lot of patience and must be prepared to face rejection,” she says with a wry smile. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com

Clooney, Alamuddin write own vows Actor George Clooney and his fiancé Amal Alamuddin have reportedly written their own wedding vows, which they will exchange in Italy.

Bollywood Buzz

‘I don’t think stars want to work with me’ Writer Shagufta Rafique, who is all set to make her debut as a director, says she has been looking for the right star cast for her debut project but the stars are not interested in working with her.

Shagufta, who scripted hits like Raaz 2 and Murder 2 told IANS, “Their mindset is different. I don’t think stars want to work with me.

I am looking for semi-established stars. I don’t want to run behind people. I want to work with people who are interested in working with me,” added the writer who started her journey as a bar dancer and then moved on to scriptwriting.

Tentatively titled Rose, Shagufta’s debut film will be produced by Pooja Bhatt and will go on the floors by October. “My film is male oriented, It’s an action thriller,” she says.

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I don’t write films keeping censor in mind: Zeishan

Nothing lasts forever: Kailash on Honey Singh Kailash Kher on Honey Singh’s popularity amongst youth and why it won’t last

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o Yo Honey Singh’s rap songs are a (all kinds of) people are there. Everyone has a rage, but people have also criticised share of audience and a share of receptiveness.” them for their crass lyrics. Playback Kher says, “If we don’t have quality then singer and composer Kailash Kher feels it’s definitely we won’t survive. Nature has its own all a phase as every place has “good and bad course of balance and you cannot do anything things” and the “Hindi music industry has extreme. The moment you do something extreme, it balances on its own. So if you quality content too”. have bad things in name of creativiKher said, “It’s no big deal, it is a ty, you will also have good things phase, it will also pass on. What happens is we make too many opinions Musical to balance it out.” He rose to fame and judgments about things. Nothwith his superhot track Allah ke war ing survives and nothing sustains bande, and has sung in 18 languages for Indian films, and recorded in forever except love and purity. Today we are in one phase, tomorrow we will over 300 songs for Bollywood.

The singer recently appeared as a be in another. Whatever you are marketing guest on MTV Indies show ‘The Ride’. It’s a or writing about too much, would also reflect show hosted by Rishu Singh, who every week, in creating the phase. People are liking and invites Indie celebrities from various fields and disliking everything and anything. There are quizzes them about their personal interests, good and bad things today. If the type of music you are naming is being loved, then rest of passions, their take on today’s music, family the musicians should be at home and should be and friends. unemployed. But everyone is busy - so in a way IANS

Writer Zeishan Quadri, who is debuting as a director with crimebased movie Meeruthiya Gangsters, says he doesn’t write films keeping the censor board in mind.

Quadri made it big as a writer with crime saga Gangs Of Wasseypur, a film that was cleared with an A-certificate. “I don’t write films keeping censor board in mind. It doesn’t bother me if my film gets an A-certificate, but my producers will be in trouble,” he said.

“We lose the family audience, but I feel now is the best time for film-makers as each and every film has its own audience. “I will be taking my film to the censor board in the next two months and I hope by that time things are much more liberal and I get an U/A certificate,” he added.

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‘Finally my time has come’ Mundhwa man Prashant Ingole talks about how his lyrics for ‘Ziddi Dil’ in ‘Mary Kom’ reflect his struggle

Prashant Ingole with Omung Kumar

Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali

been signed on by three other big banners for films which will be ife has taken a happy turn for released in 2015. “I cannot reveal Mundhwa-resident Prashant their names but I promise my fans Ingole. The songwriter, who that they are in for a great treat,” he struggled in the movie industry for says. nine years, has finally struck gold.

While everyone might feel his After getting the country to ascent in the industry is slow, groove to his lyrics in ‘Party Prashant says he believes in on my mind’ in Race 2, quality over quantity. “I Prashant is back on the Music & want to be around for a scene with his lyrics for good 15 years and not just lyrics the Priyanka Choprabe a one song wonder. I starrer Mary Kom. want people to hear a song “I was advised to meet and remember it for its lyrics (director) Omung Kumar by as much as for its music. I want (Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions to bring exclusivity to whatever I CEO) Sandeep Singh,” says do,” he says.

To him, the best perk of fame is Prashant, who shifted to Mumbai recognition from people who matter. seven months ago. “I was given Singers Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu the script and within a few days, I Nigam have praised his recent work. had the lyrics for Ziddi Dil ready.

“It feels great when the best in the Everyone, from Sanjay Leela business praise you. It Bhansali to Priyanka Chopra, loved motivates you to do better the song.” work. Another aspect The script was inspirational, but of fame is that people the intensity behind the lyrics came who ridiculed or from his own struggle. “I relate to ignored you every word in the song,” he says. “I earlier, now researched Kom’s life. Her fight and want to be your desire to make anything happen friends!” smiles sparked the lyrics. Whenever I Prashant. listen to Ziddi Dil, I feel I have done anjali.shetty@ it too. Finally my time has come.” goldensparrow.com It really has as Prashant has

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August 23, 2014 PUNE

Entertainment Hollywood Buzz

Kristen Stewart gets sensual with female co-star Actress Kristen Stewart’s latest magazine shots with her Clouds Of Sils Maria costar Juliette Binoche are snug and sensual. For the September edition of Germany’s Interview magazine, the duo have struck an intriguing pose accentuated by their wet hairstyles and smoky eye makeup. The headline is rightly chosen “Exclusive. Wild. Glamorous.” In the magazine, the co-stars have spoken about their new film, and Binoche has said she researched Stewart prior to working with her on-set.

“Of course I googled you,” Binoche said while addressing to Stewart.

“I needed to know whom I am supposed to meet and play with. I also watched On The Road and skipped Twilight. Although I have to admit that the first time I ever saw you was on my daughter’s walls,” she added. In Clouds Of Sils Maria, Stewart’s character plays Binoche’s assistant.

The ladies’ close-knit relationship often blurs the lines between platonic and romantic.

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Events in the city you wouldn’t want to miss Terracotta workshop Art2Day Gallery has organised a terracotta workshop titled ‘Fun with clay’ for anyone who wants to explore clay handling basic techniques. It is a three day workshop undertaken by Dhanashree Kelkar-Patil, a young professional, who has been working in this medium for the past few years. The participants will be trained in using hand building techniques like slab method, pinch method and coil method. The material for this workshop like clay, sculpting tools will be provide to each participant.

Where: Art2Day Gallery, Tilak Road When: Ongoing till August 24

Reiki Level One Seminar Photography exhibition Prakash Bang, marketing strategist and photographer is holding an exhibition of landscapes shot by him from around the world over the past four years, since his last solo exhibition held in 2010. Visitors will have an option to own the frames by making a donation to Shreevatsa, home for orphans and destitute children, managed by the Society Of Sassoon Hospitals (SOFOSH).

Where: Balgandharva Kala Dalan, JM Road When: August 23-25, 10am-8pm

It is not everyday that people get a well-known surgeon to teach them the mystic art of Reiki. Learn how to heal yourself and others. Bring good health, joy and prosperity in your lives. Dr Gauri Joshi will hold her annual workshop this month. The fees are just Rs200 for the Level One course which otherwise costs Rs5000 or more. Hurry limited seats.

Where: Shrraddha clinic, opp Mrityunjayeshwar temple, near karve statue, Kothrud.

When: August 24, 12 to 5 pm.

Contact no – 9921099822, www.gaurijoshi.com

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Inspired by Bollywood

AUGUST 23, 2014 PUNE

Reviews

By Mihir Fadnavis

Film: Expendables III Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Mel Gibson Director: Patrick Hughes

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hat happens when you get a gang of once-ragingly popular actors past their prime and build a movie around them, hoping that people will flock to the theatres if only to watch them walk around each other? You get a lot of guns and explosions, testosterone and tattooed muscle display but a plot so weak as if the film-makers were trying to prove that it is not necessary that a film has a plot.

Actually, The Expendables III might have actually made a point here. The fact that Sylvester Stallone was TGS Rating willing to make three The Expendables movies, all of which are considered to oood be commercially successful, says a lot about how much viewers care about plot and acting in an action movie.

Gibson has delivered the best mostly one-dimensional and shallow. Lee performance in the movie. The way he plays Christmas (Jason Statham) acts like he wants the role of the cunning, conniving and ruthless to marry a knife, as usual. Gunnar Jensen arms dealer brings about the only depth there (Dolph Lundgren) plays his part of a really is in the movie, and he also manages to cover mean guy with a good heart well but is not up the stupidity of the character. For example, given enough screen time. The worst acting, in a scene where Stonebanks is trying to however, comes from Ronda Rousey. Apart convince the other Expendables that Ross from the lamest and cheesiest one-liners, himself is not entirely the good guy he seems Rousey plays the part of Luna with such to be, Gibson successfully creates doubt in the gimmicky masculinity as if being feminine viewer’s mind and brings a touch of grey to is forbidden by The Expendables. Basically, the otherwise blatantly black and white roles Rousey’s job in the film was to scream that in the movie. there is a woman in The Expendables now, who The other characters in the movie are is as tough as any of the men. Why? Because

she can look grumpy and knit her brows and can call bigger men ‘ladies’ as if that’s supposed to be an insult.

(Warning: If you are a feminist, do not watch this movie. You are likely to want to murder someone.)

But perhaps the saddest thing to see in The Expendables is the way the characters of Antonio Banderas and Arnold Schwarzenegger folded out. Banderas’ character is a clown whose jokes never work.

He is the comic relief in the movie who is treated like dirt by everyone. Even his comic relief does not work as the viewers will end up

dying from an overdose of lame punchlines.

Schwarzenegger, who is considered by many to be the best and the last action hero (pun intended), is reduced to a character who only smokes cigars, keeps calling Stallone’s character an idiot and expresses great affection for Jet Li’s character.

In a nutshell, The Expendables is the sort of movie you want to watch if you want to see Hollywood actors doing stuff which usually happens in a typical Bollywood action flick, only with better graphics and cuss words in English.eye.

(By special arrangement with Firstpost.com)

Rani Mukerji is by far the best lady cop of Bollywood

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ani Mukerji is all set to play the role of a cop in her upcoming film Mardaani, which will releases this Friday (22 August). Mukerji plays CBI officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, a tough cop who, in the tradition of Bollywoodsytle policing, singlehandedly takes on a child prostitution racket. What else can we expect from a woman who has Shivaji as her second name?

While Roy’s policewoman avatar is a departure for the actress who has been seen in mostly very girly roles (we will ignore the rather terrible cross-dressing cricketer she played in Dil Bole Hadippa), Shivani Shivaji Roy is the latest in a long list of fearsome female police officers from Bollywood. The real difference is that she doesn’t have a personal vendetta that she’s carrying out, using her job, and neither is she strutting her stuff

like a model. Instead, she’s looking like a regular woman — which is in itself unheard of in Bollywood.

If the trailer of Mardaani is anything to go by, Mukerji’s Shivani walks and talks like a man, and can pack a punch and shoot bullets without hesitation. Since she is a figment of Pradeep Sarkar’s imagination, she also uses hammy punchlines while threatening the bad guys and might do some absurd stunts in the film, which may just turn her into not-your-everydaylady-cop character after all.

However, to know how Mukerji’s Shivani turns out, we will have to wait till Friday. Until then, here’s our pick of five Bollywood female police characters that you might remember (although not necessarily for the right reasons).

Priyanka Chopra as Namrata in

Gunday (2014): There has been no woman cop till date (real or fictitious) who would have so readily agreed to marry just for the sake of keeping her cover. However, in the film Gunday, Priyanka Chopra’s Namrata was an undercover cop who agreed to not only pretend to be a cabaret dancer, but also went so far as to marry Cop one of Calcutta’s biggest Story goons, Bikram (Ranveer Singh). thought to the crime branch, Was it because of her cover and Bikram’s illegal Namrata’s dedication to her business. job or because no policeman in Bipasha Basu as Shonali in her vicinity had Bikram’s sixDhoom 2 (2006): How bad is your pack? After watching the film, we situation when even Uday Chopra reckon that it’s the second reason. doesn’t take you seriously? Shonali Especially since for the better part of Bose bad. French manicured fingers the film, it looked like Namrata was and silky long locks, white racer all set to live happily every after with back, blue denim with a trendy belt Bikram, without giving a moment’s and guns hanging from both sides of

her shoulder holster — meet Shonali Bose (Bipasha Basu), the model cop in Dhoom 2. Shonali, when she not treating the police headquarters’ corridors like a fashion runway, threw caution and professional discretion to the winds by dancing to a song with lyrics like, “touch me, don’t touch me, touch me soniya”.

(By special arrangement with Firstpost.com)

TGS LIFE

AUGUST 23, 2014 PUNE

I NDULG E

By Barnalee Handique @ barnalee

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Ingredients: 1 chicken breast 20gm flour 20gm bread crumbs 40gm cheese 15gm risotto

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ood is a binding force, not unlike gravity.

Ask any newlywed who has had to cook for the family. The key to integration is mastering a family recipe so that no one can tell who made it. After all, the kitchen is the heart of a home. No wonder then that family recipes are zealously guarded and practised to precision.

We speak to three Punekars about what makes a family recipe perfect.

Sumedha Bhattachary ya, 32, teacher, Wanawadi

1/2 eggplant 3 stick asparagus

Method: Beat the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Put some cheese, roll it well and crumb the chicken.

Make a hollow of the eggplant marinate with vinegar, salt and pepper and deep fry.

Make risotto and stuff inside of eggplant and arrange fried chicken on a plate. Garnish with blanched sparaguas and fresh basil.

Nutritious snack BAKED EGGPLANT

Pictures by Rahul Raut

A family recipe is as much an heirloom as a diamond. Barnalee Handique speaks to women who have mastered unifying family treats

Healthy tiffin treats CHICKEN PARMESANO

Family favourites

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Ingredients: 300gm eggplant 20gm flour 5ml red wine vinegar Salt and pepper to tast 50gm tomato sauce 20gm parmesan cheese 200ml oil 5gm basil

Method: Slice eggplant and marinate with red wine, vinegar, salt, pepper and dust with flour.

Deep fry the marinated eggplant slices and keep aside.

Arrange eggplant with tomato sauce, basil leaf and parmesan cheese and bake.

Recipes by Abhimanyu Sinha, Sous Chef, Le Meridien Pune

Monisha and Sarayu Merchant

Being born into a traditional Bengali family, I already knew the nuances of our traditional cooking and after I got married, I made my grandmother’s dishes for my husband. However, he prefers my mother-in-law’s aloo-posto (potatoes with poppy seeds). It’s a delicious dry accompaniment to rice and curries. I didn’t know what I was doing wrong — was it the spices? Or the amount of oil? Or the ghee? I started assisting my mother-in-law whenever she was making it and learnt the secret. The potatoes have to be cut uniformly and fried until golden. The posto has to be soaked and ground to a fine paste, before adding it to the dish.

Aloo Posto Ingredients 5 - 6 medium-sized potatoes 2 green chillies 2 tbsp mustard oil 1 tsp pure ghee 1/2 tsp onion seeds (kalonji) 4 tbsp poppy seeds (khuskhus) Salt to taste Method Cut the potatoes into one-inch pieces and soak them in water. Soak poppy seeds in a cup of warm water for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the water and grind the poppy seeds into a fine paste.

Heat mustard oil in a pot till it reaches smoking point. Let it cool and heat again on medium heat. Sauté kalonji in oil. Add potatoes and fry on medium heat for about five minutes. Stir in poppy seed paste. Pour in half a cup of water and stir fry on low heat until the potatoes are almost cooked. Now mix salt and slit green chillies.

Continue to stir fry for another hew minutes until potatoes are completely cooked. Serve with a dollop of ghee.

not trained formally, I am able to make dishes such as kadhi, methi muthia, bajra and moong dal khichdi. His favourite is my dal-kichdi, served with ghee. He likes it so much that I make it every alternate day.

But his all-time favourite is methi thepla that my mother-in-law serves with chutney or ghee. I have mastered the art from her.

The theplas are made of wheat flour and fenugreek leaves. The secret lies in making the perfect dough — a right balance of spices and fenugreek leaves.

My mother-in-law has tutored me in kneading the dough perfectly. While rolling out the theplas, she insists that they be even on all sides.

Methi theplas Ingredients 1 cup wheat flour 1 bunch fenugreek leaves 2 tbsp coriander leaves Pinch red chilli Powder 1/2 tbsp: coriander Powder Pinch of turmeric Pinch of asafoetida 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon oil Salt to taste Curd-optional (for kneading) Neha Rajput Method Add water as needed in small incremental quantities and knead all the ingredients into a smooth, soft dough (like roti dough). Grease its surface with oil. Cover the dough with clean muslin cloth and leave aside for 15-20 minutes.

Divide into seven equal parts and roll them into even balls.

Roll evenly and roast on a tawa. Serve with liberal amount of ghee.

Neha R ajput, 30, homemaker, Wanawadi My husband is a foodie so I really love cooking different dishes for him. Though I have

Monisha Merchant, 40, homemaker, Wanawadi I knew only the basics of cooking, and after marriage I was ensconced into a large

joint family. My sisters-in-law are good cooks and always trying out new recipes. I started helping out in the kitchen and it was a great accomplishment for me when I was able to make chole-bhature for the whole family. My husband loved it. That was the best compliment.

Now I am trying to perfect the delicate khandvi my mother-in-law makes. The trick in making this soft fluffy snack lies in stirring the paste to the right consistency so that it can be rolled out evenly.

Chole bhature Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas, 1 green chilli, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala or chhole masala, 1/2 tsp amchur, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp sugar, pinch of asafoetida (optional) and salt as per taste Khada masala 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 large bay leaf, 2-inch piece of cinnamon, 2-3 cloves, 2 green cardamoms, 2-3 black peppercorns For gravy: Grind into paste: 1 medium sized onion, 2 tomatoes, ½-inch ginger, 3 to 4 cloves of garlic and all the masala mentioned aboveut Method: Grind green chillies and ginger together. Mix gram flour, buttermilk, turmeric powder, asafoetida, green chilli paste and salt together. Test thickness by spreading a bit on a plate. If after cooling for about one minute, the mixture can be rolled and lifted, it is ready for spreading. Spread the rest thinly and evenly, with the back of a spoon, on any working surface. Let cool and cut in 2-inch strips. Roll up the strips (like mini Swiss rolls) and arrange on a plate. Heat oil in a vessel and fry the mustard seeds. When the seeds start popping, take off fire, add the asafoetida and pour over the arranged rolls. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com

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AUGUST 23, 2014 PUNE

Savera turns Rumaani

features PIcs by Aniruddha Rajandekar

The new eatery on FC Road has something for every one — whether you’re a student, corporate executive, or a family person

By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali

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n the place where once stood one of Pune’s favourite restaurants, Savera, Rumaani owned by Kishor Sarpotdar, maintains the old look and feel but there is a complete change of menu.

The new menu is a contrast to Savera fare. “This is a popular spot and my aim is to cater to the needs of every one. The focus is on traditional Maharashtrian fare such as dadpe pohe, pithla, bharli vangi and misal,” says Sarpotdar, who is assisted by his son Sanat.

The restaurant opens at 6.30 am and shuts at midnight. The menu in the morning caters to the walkers and sporty crowd. That’s why there are six tea options, such as Irani tea, herbal tea, amrutulya tea, black tea, iced and green tea. The snacks include KrishnaSudama (poha and upma served together), shankarpala, dadpe pohe and thalipeeth along with regular south Indian favourites.

The lunch and dinner menu holds a variety. There’s Delhi chaat (tweaked to suit Puneri tastes), Amritsari kulche chole (the authentic version with freshly ground masalas that give the right mix of spice and sourness), and pithla (besan based wet mix accompanied by bhakri) of the perfect consistency, with mustard and coriander.

There’s seating for 140 in the vegetarian section and 60 more in the non-vegetarian section. The latter offers family dining experience with fresh masalas ground in-house. The highlight of the non-veg menu is komadi vada, made from a 80-year-old traditional Sarpotdar recipe. The flour for the vada is from the Konkan and soaked overnight to make the perfect batter. The chicken pieces

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Thalipeeth, Kombdi vada, Kheema Pav and Amritsari Kulcha Chole

Meal for two: Veg: Rs 300 Non-veg: Rs 500

are well-cooked and the curry leaves a lingering Sarpotdar says, “Our rates appeal to Life’s picks taste. college-goers on FC Road but will also draw in Kombdi Vade Sizzling Modak Another stand-out item is the ukadiche modak the family and corporate crowd.” Since everything Pithla (steamed rice dumplings with jaggery and coconut is prepared fresh it takes some time for your order to filling). Rumaani takes it a step further and offers a arrive. The kitchen has a separate chef for every section sizzler — a modak placed on a sizzler pan and topped with ice and that ensures authentic taste. Rumaani is a new destination cream, just like a sizzling brownie. The soft rice dumpling melts you would do well to try out. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com in the mouth and the hot-cold elements complement each other.

The fine art of wining and dining The Grover Zampa Vineyards are home to a heady collection of wines

By Barnalee Handique

@ barnalee good wine can enhance any meal. Ask Sumedh Mandla, CEO of Grover Zampa Vineyards, who was at Premier Inn in Kharadi recently to launch a bouquet of wines. “Yes, good wine is the perfect accompaniment to any dish,” says Mandla, “Usually pairing happens in two basic ways — by

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Sumedh Mandla, chief executive officer, Grover Zampa Vineyards and Rohit Shrama, cluster general manager at Premier Inn india

complementing a process by striving for similar flavours, or by finding the perfect bottle of wine which lends a something extra to the dish… a seasoning, you can say. Complementarity is difficult to achieve when the dishes are highly spiced, fortified with chillies,” he says.

There is a difference in taste, colour and processing each wine goes through before it is bottled and marketed. Paul Schlemmer, sommelier at Zampa Grover Vineyards, says, “For instance, the Zampa Soiree Brut is pink in colour. It has red cherries with a hint of strawberry and subtle yeast character that gives it the aroma, complexity and appeal.

The wine is light and creamy initially, and the fruity characters give it persistence and length of flavour.” The wine should be served at 6°C and can be paired with mildy Indian, Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine.

The pale green Sauvignon Blanc is both youthful and fresh. The fresh tropical fruits and hints of grassiness give the wine vitality, depth and character. The wine is best paired with fresh green salads, pastas, pizzas and mild cheese

and should served at 8°C- 10°C. The Grover La Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon goes well with roasted lamb, tenderloin, pasta, game, paté, soft full-flavour cheeses and with Indian specialties.

The serving temperature is between 16°C- 18°C. The Grover Art Collection rosé is an intense bouquet of berries and sherry, fruity, light bodied and smooth. Spicy fish and poultry preparations pair well with this wine. It is best served chilled at 8°C-10°C. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com

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AUGUST 23, 2014 PUNE

PHOTOGRAPHy: Gaurav S Thombre

THRILL OF DRIVING

Elitist Hyundai has introduced the updated i20 amidst a slew of launches by manufacturers in this segment.

Is the new i20 as ‘Elite’ as its name suggests?

Verdict

+ European looks, spacious interior, feature list - Poor steering feel, handling still not on-par with rivals

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By Ouseph Chacko

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Specification: Hyundai Elite i20

Engine In-line 4-cylinder, 1396cc, common-rail diesel Transmission 6-speed manual Power 89bhp @ 4000rpm Torque 220Nm @ 1500-2750rpm Weight NA 0-100kmph NA Top speed NA Price `6.2 - `7.8 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune)

he new Elite i20 aims to address a key bugbear in the old car: handling.

A lot of this improvement comes from what underpins the car. The floorpan is now longer, the car is wider by 24mm, the height remains the same and interestingly, overall length is down 10mm. The petrol and diesel engines have been carried over from the old i20 as is the basic front and rear suspension and electric power steering. But the spring rates have been further tweaked for this car. Hyundai thinks it is different enough to be called a second generation car.

It is definitely new generation in the way it looks. Hyundai calls this new styling theme “Fluidic Sculpture Version 2.0”. It’s more subtle, more toned down with less edges and angles and the focus was to draw lines that appeal to a wider bunch of people.

There are plenty of things that grab your attention. The thrust out, hexagonal grille with its honeycomb mesh and the pulled back headlamps for example, the strong character line and the blacked out C-pillar on the sides, and even the Alfa Romeo-like tail-lamps.

The interiors have been thoroughly refreshed as well. Quality has improved and there is appeal in the way the centre console is angled slightly towards the driver. There’s an air of classiness to the design but overall, we liked the Punto Evo’s dash design and the VW Polo’s choice of materials more.

The rear seats are seriously spacious now with great leg room, head room and width.

The Elite i20 does feel like a properly big car from the inside. The 285-litre boot is massive too and the rear seats split and fold.

The engines have been carried over from the old i20 and that means you get the 1.4-litre, 89bhp common-rail diesel and a 1.2-litre petrol motor. The gear ratios on the diesel have been changed to make it more responsive and it is impressively smooth. At idle and low revs you will be hard pressed to tell it is a diesel.

The petrol feels responsive initially, but then there’s a curious flat spot in the power delivery that disappears only after the engine starts to spin past 4000rpm. From there on it pulls hard right to its redline, but really, that mid-range could use a bit more punch. Like the diesel though, this is a smooth and refined engine.

And so, on to the biggest improvement in the car, its handling. There is noticeably less slop in the chassis and there’s a big difference to the way the i20 rides and handles. There seems to be a newfound stability through corners and the Elite feels quite secure even when you are leaning hard on the tyres. At middle to high speeds, bump absorption is very good but it does feel a tad stiff at low speeds.

What spoils the party though is the Elite i20’s light steering. At speeds it simply doesn’t have enough weight or feedback to really allow you to let loose. And, at parking speeds, it is a tad heavy, which is strange.

The i20 has never been cheap, but what it does give you is lots of equipment in exchange for your money. The Asta comes

Above: Alloys have moved up to 16inches from the 14 on the earlier model.

Left: Well appointed two-tone interiors are nice through hard plastics on the dashboard marks it down compared to rivals

with a really long list that includes a reverse camera, keyless entry and go, climate control, an 8-speaker Bluetooth audio system with 1GB internal memory, USB, aux-in, power folding mirrors and even a chilled glovebox.

All this costs money – the diesel Elite i20 Asta, at Rs 7.67 lakh, costs about Rs 30,000 more than a Polo diesel Highline and about half a lakh more than a Punto Evo diesel.

It looks great, is well-equipped and is a seriously spacious car. The up in quality will appeal to many as will the more secure handling characteristics. It may not be as fun to drive or have the outright attention to detail as some of its competition, but make no mistake, this is one very well-rounded car. If you can stretch your budget a bit, the Elite i20 is worth a long, hard look. ouseph@@evo.in

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Renault is launching the four-wheel drive version of its Duster. We give it an off-road welcome

Four-wheel drive makes the Duster more confidence-inspiring, especially on wet roads

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he Duster has won accolades for its car-like comfort, performance and handling and elevated Renault to household status in India. Now, the lacuna of a four-wheel drive option has also been addressed. The four-wheel drive version was being produced and exported from the Chennai plant, but Renault is launching it in India only now.

The 2WD and AWD Dusters look near identical, except for minor changes (darkened headlamps, darker-hued alloys and AWD stickers). On the road, the AWD feels no different from the two-wheel drive Duster, being endowed with the same plush ride. The electro-mechanical steering offers great feel and feedback as before, and the good thing is now it doesn’t kick back if you hit a bump mid-corner.

The Duster AWD gets all-wheel independent multi-link suspension (a segment first) to cope with the off-road stresses and aid handling, which makes for a ground clearance of 210mm (up from 205mm). Maximum wading depth is 400mm, while maximum approach angle is 30 degrees. To make all this possible, the architecture of the engine compartment, electricals and electronics have been revised.

Renault says the Duster AWD isn’t meant for hardcore off-roading but is aimed at those who enjoy driving. Of course, we wouldn’t expect buyers to take to the serious stuff, but

Left : AWD gets minor revisions to the cabin including restyled steering wheel.

Left bottom : Clocks are redesigned, and digital display on right shows real time fuel consumption

four-wheel drive is certainly a boon. electronics were also at work, including what The AWD gets a rotary dial on the Renault calls “intuitive driving technology”, centre console to choose from three driving which helps the Duster adapt to tricky modes – 2WD, auto and 4WD lock. The conditions better by sensing road conditions. system is best left in auto mode as it decides Then there’s ESP, ASR (anti-skid resistance) where the power needs and hill climb assist.

The AWD will be to be fed depending offered in two trims, RxL on driving conditions.

Specification: and RxZ. The RxZ, the Renault’s tried and tested top-of-the-line variant, 1.5-litre inline fourRenault Duster AWD gets cruise control, cylinder diesel engine Engine speed limiter, and the remains unchanged, In-line 4-cyl, 1461cc touchscreen infotainment pumping out 108bhp Transmission system that is optional and 248Nm of torque.

6-speed manual on the two-wheel drive The 2WD is also offered Power Duster. Though slightly with the 84bhp version, 108bhp @ 3900rpm better, the audio controls but the AWD only gets Torque are still under the the 108bhp version. First 248Nm @ 2250rpm steering wheel. Other gear on the slick sixWeight changes include the speed transmission is now 1781kg instrument cluster which shorter to help matters 0-100kmph tells you real time fuel off-road and improve NA consumption. The Duster clutch life.

Top speed AWD ups the entry-level We put the Duster NA SUV game once again, through a variety of Price `12.5 lakh (estimated) since it is now a capable terrain. It had no trouble off-roader too. The fourabsorbing the upheavals wheel drive makes it and turbulence of more confident on the road too, especially rocky terrain. The off-road course had its on wet roads. About pricing, we expect the share of water crossings and slush and the AWD to cost about a lakh more than the Duster was at ease going up and down two-wheel drive version. This should make it hillocks. Even steeper inclines and deeper a steal, if you throw in an occasional off-road slush didn’t deter it. jaunt, or trips to your farmhouse in comfort.

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Branded There are brands that inspires absolute devotion in enthusiasts. Why? Ishani Bose has the answers

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or some, high-street fashion is an investment — the returns are seen in the way they carry themselves, or how confident and assured the label makes them feel. Money is definitely not an issue because the non-tangible returns are value for money.

What does loyalty to a label mean and what is it that makes it worth it?

Ahil Amar, businessman and freelance social media strategist Twenty-seven-year-old Ahil Amar, has a fetish for Nike products, be it T-shirts, gym gloves, dry fits (high-performance fabrics that removes sweat from the body and on to the fabric), shoes, and the like. “I have been religiously using Nike products for the last five-six years. I have complete faith in them, given their quality that is the best and superior to any other sports wear brand. Nike is extremely professional in deliveries, which makes the brand even more attractive,” he says.

Most of Ahil’s purchases are need-based but he occasionally gives into impulsive pleasures. “Just the other day, I found a T-shirt that cost about Rs 2500.

The moment I saw it, I knew I had to buy it. It’s been a month and I have still not worn it. I did not need it but just knowing that I possess it elates me,” he says.

Moreover Ahil’s favourite football club, Manchester United, has been associated with Nike for 12 years. “Any Manchester United merchandise that I want, I can get at Nike. In 2009, I purchased a black Man U sweatshirt-cumjersey which I rarely wear,” says the Wanowrie between Rs 2700 and 2900, which was pretty expensive. Today, it would cost around Rs 3500.” He intends to pick up the latest Manchester United jersey, which will probably be the last Nike Man U jersey. “This is the last year of their contract with Nike. The team has signed up with Adidas for the next 10 years, which is why the last jersey is going to be even more special.”

Will he now shift his brand loyalty? “No. I love Nike products way too much for that to happen. On some days, I’m dressed in Nike from head to toe. I have bought workout gloves and dry fits for about Rs 1600, much more than what I would pay in any local store. One would be ready to spend that much only if s/he swears by that product. I will now have to shift to Adidas for Manchester United products, but my loyalty towards Nike remains unchanged,” he says.

Apart for the jersey which could cost about Rs 3500, dry fit worth Rs 1600 and Nike special running shoes worth Rs 4000 are on Ahil’s shopping list.

For the love of brands

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I know I will walk out of the stores with an ensemble that will boost my morale, make me confident and turn my mood around completely

FEATURES Juhi Banerjee, fashion stylist Juhi Banerjee’s profession takes her to a lot of places, where she shops from high street labels. “As a fashion stylist, I definitely follow brands,” says the 23-year-old. “Money is not a criterion for me. If you are fashion conscious and have the money, you should buy the one expensive bag you have always wanted rather than three or four bags that cost the same . If I want something, I go ahead and get it. I won’t hold myself back because it’s expensive.”

Juhi buys a lot of stuff from the online portal Top Shop (www.topshop.com), which combines high street and couture fashion. “It has a very classy, elegant and stylish collection.

Nothing costs less than Rs 5000. The Collective in Koregaon Park Plaza is my favourite. It has many high street brands and I know that whenever I go there, I’ll find something I like,” she says.

“Zara has a very European tilt that I’m not very much into,” says the Salunkhe Vihar resident. “I might find something interesting once in a while, but it is not a brand I swear by. I’m quite a random shopper and go for brands like Promod, Chemistry, Steve Madden, and Charles and Keith,” she says. Juhi is crazy about perfumes as well.

“At the end of the day, it is a feelgood factor. If you have the money, why shouldn’t you spend it on fashion labels? After all, it is what you like and it makes you feel good about yourself.”

Brand fetish

Swapnil Shelar, businessman

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In the construction industry, one has to be extremely image conscious, 28-year-old Swapnil Shelar invests both time and money in his appearance.

“Brands portray who you really are,” he says. “I meet so many people, and whether you agree or not, one’s dressing style does leave an impression.

People only believe what they see. I spend a lot of money on clothes and shoes and I feel it is worth it.”

Swapnil, a shopaholic, doesn’t need an occasion to head to the stores. “I can’t really put a finger on the number of times I go shopping, but there are times when I am out for some work and end up shopping instead,” says the Wanowrie resident. Sometimes he splurges up to Rs 50,000 in one go. “I wear a lot of formals, so my most trusted brand is Louis Philippe. When it comes to jeans, I prefer Wrangler and Lee Cooper. My shoes are either Jack & Jones or Nike,” he says. ishani.bose@goldensparrow.com

Leena Juriasinghani Unkule loves shopping at Zara and Mango

Leena Juriasinghani Unkule, HR personnel Leena Juriasinghani Unkule has a strong emotional connect with Zara and Mango. “Whenever I have a bad day and I want some retail therapy,” says the 27-year-old, “I know these two will definitely cheer me up. I know I’ll walk out of the stores with an ensemble that will boost my morale, make me confident and turn my mood around completely. Once I’m done shopping, I can’t wait to go home and see myself in it.”

Leena, who also has a shoe fetish, sees Steve Madden and Aldo as ‘sole’ mates. “I have been following these brands for over five years,” says the Aundh resident. “Even though they are expensive, I don’t mind spending a little more because I know I will get what I need. They offer shoes that are comfortable and stylish and in a diverse range. Why should I go anywhere else?” Leena spends Rs 3000-7000 in one go at her favourite stores.

Brands make you feel special “Luxury labels and mass cult brands create highly desirable sub-cultures,” says Josy Paul, chairman and chief creative officer at BBDO (Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn) India. “They personify a set of values, beliefs, attitude and symbols that appeal to a select group of people.

These fans become unofficial ambassadors of such brands.

There’s an exclusivity that makes the followers feel more special than others. It’s like belonging to a culture class that not everybody has access to. It’s more than a brand, it’s a statement.”

“Brands seek to address varied desires of consumers and branding is a key aspect of this process,” says Neisha Sylva, director, Bubble Design and Visual Communication.

“It creates an experience and a bridge between product attributes and consumer needs. Take the case of say, Rolex. It is a premium quality product and through branding, a connect emerges with those for whom it is a status symbol, as well as for others who see it as an investment.

Good branding ensures that the consumer will return for more.”

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Cancer: The successful pursuit of your goals Libra: This phase kick–starts a trend of hard Capricorn: With your restored and enhanced requires out of the box thinking and you whole– work and fervent play. Dedicated efforts and perception of life you will take it easy, be reheartedly accept the challenges that confront large doses of luck give you success on the dolaxed, a bit laid–back too. You are happy and you. Ganesha motivates you to seek greener mestic and professional fronts. You are more oroptimistic and take time away from work with pastures. You could be busy with funds / loans, ganised at work and read the fine print. You are your lover / social outings with friends, children

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Sagittarius: You need a break from the hecGemini: A whole new trend begins this week Virgo: The spotlight continues to shine on you tic activities and events of the past weeks.

Pisces: You are determined to sustain the and Ganesha predicts that it will definitely be at work, thanks to your awesome performance.

Stress levels are high and you need to regrowth you have achieved and even build furthe main theme in August too. It involves the Relationships are on the upswing with inter– cuperate from your work pressures. You ther on it. This is an action-packed week as you evolution of your fast-moving, impulsive nature personal tensions sorted out. Your home is your look at social work and may spend time find your hands full at work, much more than into a calmer, more sober one in which you heaven and you enjoy warm and caring interacat old people’s homes and other charities. you can handle. This moon phase in your sign develop a love for humanitarian activities. No tions with your near and dear ones. Socialising, You look at ways to give back to society. reinforces the focus on your priorities and valhalf-measures here, as you go all out to share partying and entertaining your friends and famThose in the health care professions such as ues as you push forward to take advantage of your resources with the underprivileged. You go ily helps you unwind. Your popularity soars and nursing, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselthe myriad possibilities that have presented about getting things done, whether it is helping you are darling of your friends, family, and kith ling etc. could scale new heights, perhaps even themselves to you. Be ready for rewards that new people adjust to the workplace or introducand kin. Curb unhealthy ego drives or you will with international acclaim for their work. are immediate and, buoyed, you push ahead ing new methods of functioning. be target of envy.

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Standing tall in changing times The fast disappearing ‘wadas’ represent the traditional architecture of Pune

Biniwale Wada: The Biniwale wada at Budhwar Peth is the grand three-chowk model as against the one courtyard model that was prevalent during those days.

By James Mathew and Aniruddha Rajandekar @mathewthejames @ARajandekar

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he importance of community and close-knit family during the reign of the Peshwas in the 18th and 19th centuries gave birth to the wadas, residential complexes inside a walled edifice. A typical wada had raised plinths, a central courtyard and wooden elements with carved brackets showing the wood-carving skills of local craftsmen, with elegant motifs. Wadas symbolise the era of the Peshwas. The diwankhanas (reception room or hall) has cypress-shaped columns associated with Maratha architecture.

The city at one time had almost four hundred wadas, ranging from the fourroomed small ones to the grander ones like Raste Wada.

Some street fronts presented an unbroken façade of beautiful wadas with their ornate windows and carved brackets, balconies and beams. These were timber-framed brick constructions built around one, two or Keeping several courtyards. They had usually storeys and presented a wonderful traditions two human scale to the street fronts. The alive wada was shielded from the outside, as there were no windows at the street level. It was an inward looking house with the upper floors featuring large and graceful windows with cusped arches, typical suru or cypress columns, carved wooden ceilings and brackets.

The wadas ran out of fashion due to neglect and those that remain are run down. Changing lifestyles and re-development have taken their toll. However, a few wadas still stand tall, proudly preserving the rich, cultural heritage of Pune.

The last of Pune’s wadas need a sympathetic and supportive approach from bureaucrats, the municipal corporation and the government, to Raste Wada: This largest surviving mansion of the Peshwa era at Rasta Peth now houses two preserve what remains of a rich cultural heritage. schools and a LPG agency. The custodians rue that the wada’s heritage status is turning out to Although the wadas have been designated as be a handicap and prevents proper maintenance of the wada. The authorities are unwilling to ‘heritage structures’, their owners say that this provide assistance with tax rebates and other concessions. status prevents them from undertaking repairs and

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Biniwale Wada: Dhananjay Biniwale, who represents the present generation, says that regular plastering and applying of linseed oil on wood is all that is needed for the proper maintenance of the old structure.

Shitole Wada (Narsingh Bhavan): This magnificent wada in Kasba Peth now houses a library and a martial arts centre. The ancient temple devoted to the clan deity, Lord Narsinha, is the second artefact that remains of this original historic structure. The present custodian, Pralhad Rao Narsingh Rao Shitole (Deshmukh), renovated the temple in 2008.

Sardar Natu Wada: Located at Sadashiv Peth, this wada’s diwankhana is magnificent and the door opens to the raised dendis on both sides of the entrance, where accountants and clerks used to work. The diwankhana was built in Satara, dismantled and brought and set up in Pune. The wada was mainly used for entertainment and official purposes, and was never a residential complex.

maintenance. Heritage conservationists say that any effort to save these structures should be done with the involvement of citizens. With their extinction, the city of Pune will be bereft of the stately elegance of a bygone era. james.mathew@goldensparrow.com

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I haven’t found happiness, but I see it in parts everywhere

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This photographic series is inspired by the Humans of New York (www.humansofnewyork.com) project by Brandon Stanton. Through it, we aim to introduce to you the people who bring a geographical location alive

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City Celeb Chat Name: Seema Singh I am a: Fashion designer 1. Three words that describe me the best: Loving, patient and adventurous 2. My work mantra: Work hard and party harder 3. Love to me is: Romantic getaways 4. My style statement: Classy and comfortable 5. My favourite restaurant in Pune: Euriska and La Pizzeria 6. My favourite restaurant globally: T.G.I.F 7. Last year I went to: Ghana and Masai Mara (Kenya) 8. I am crazy about: My naughty friends.

9. I do not leave the house without: Driving licence, lip gloss and credit card 10. I am passionate about: Fashion 11. One thing you will always see in my wardrobe: Denims and a white shirt 12. Idea of a perfect holiday is: Chilling by the beach 13.When not at work, you will find me at: Definitely home.

14. My favourite corner at home: The verandah overlooking the pool and palm trees (As told to Barnalee Handique)

Vaibhav Puranik

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before his exams. “To know why I ran, you’d have to be my friend,” he says, while hanging out at the racecourse. “The police were looking for me everywhere Vaibhav Puranik was born in a car while because of my father’s contacts. The his mother was being driven to the hosdescription was, ‘a boy wearing a yellow pital. The 19-year-old, has been in Pune hat has gone missing’. I made sure I left for three years, and is originally from in style.”

Chhattisgarh. “But I am a globVaibhav owns more than 60 al citizen on account of my dad pairs of glasses and bemoans being in the army,” he says. The the lack of fashion sense in aspiring photographer and mo“Pune is a walking closet tivational speaker, has interned unekar Pune. of fashion blunders,” he says. with many media houses, and Vaibhav has been banned from has no intention of serving the a few lounges in Pune. “But country. He wants to move out the most embarrassing was when I was of his strict army household as soon as thrown out in front of my hot date,” he possible. “I come from a batch where confesses. friends are turning into drummers, singHis biggest struggle has been to find ers, actors, etc. I don’t see myself getting happiness. “I haven’t found it but I see it into my dad’s shoes.” in parts everywhere. A good photograph Vaibhav ran away to Thiruvananthapumakes me happy.” ram when he was in Standard 11, a day

Take it slow after a break-up Tips to restore faith in love after a break-up

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he end of any relationship leaves behind scars and the ability to trust again becomes a challenge when you start a new relationship. Take it slow, be honest and all will be fine.

Rachel MacLynn, psychologist and relationship expert, offers advice that will help put the faith back into love, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

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Accept that you are stronger than before: After the end of a relationship, you become

might even find that the person you are sharing your experiences with has a similar story.

wiser and ultimately a stronger person than you were before you experienced the difficult time. And that means that you now have more to contribute to a new relationship, and that you can be an even better partner to the right person.

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Go slow: Take your time and offer yourself slowly, watching for how the person responds. Show a few smaller parts of yourself in the beginning; then, if the new person responds in a way that makes you feel safe, try offering a bit more.

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Not everyone is the same: Remember 4 that your new partner isn’t your old one.

Don’t treat him like the person who hurt you;

Restore faith in love

Be honest: It can be very healthy to openly discuss your reluctance to make

yourself vulnerable again. It can also create a sense of connectedness between two people, which can lead to more trust and caring. You

remember he hasn’t done anything wrong.

Trust yourself: Many times, the fear 5 of trusting another person is more about your own fear of not being able to

handle a betrayal. But you know you can.

You know you will be able to cope with a broken heart and trusting yourself to be able to cope will make it much easier for you to learn to trust again.

IANS