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The best markets in the world

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M A T T E R S Groove into the melody of a music career

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Volume 6 Issue 6-7 January 2017

“Music is not what I do, it is who I am”

n a recent non-stop transatlantic flight, I scrolled upon a movie ‘Florence Foster Jenkins.’ Being a huge fan of Meryl Streep, I decided to go ahead and watch the period comedy. As usual she does a fab job of acting, entertaining and this time even singing, off pitch as it may be. Streep then said this very powerful line in spite of being a tone deaf old heiress who loves music and said ‘Music has been and is my life. Music matters’ This sentence stayed with me and I realized that it is so true! Music is such an important part of life and all around us at almost all times.

We decided to go ahead with our cover story on the music industry and have interviewed the most interesting people in the music fraternity. Going beyond singing there is a lot more! So we have our band of boys The Other People, the MD and Asia Head of Universal music, the Global CEO of Sunburn among others. We elucidate the distinct and unconventional careers in the music industry which have witnessed a boom over time.

Page 22 of our Educate section also has a detailed story on the types of entrance exams, how to prepare for them and tips from industry experts. The story covers the SATs, TOEFL, GMAT and other competitive exams which a student looking to study abroad will have to attempt.

The issue also has an intriguing story on how to prepare for a marathon.

So if completing a full marathon seems to you like a pipe dream, fret not! Turn to Page 58 and read our story Run for it which will help you incorporate effective tips from seasoned fitness experts. Follow them and step up your running regime!

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CONTRIBUTERS

KRITIKA BHATIA

Kritika Bhatia is an avid reader, a talented writer and a poet. She has written news reviews for the inbox section of the Hindustan Times and has also won the ‘Reader of the Week’ title for the same publication. She has a blog where she posts her poems and articles. She has completed her Bachelors in Mass Media (B. M. M.)

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Somya Mathur is a business psychologist at a consulting firm in New Delhi. She has been an organizational psychologist for IBM, Kenexa and Deloitte in Germany and the UK. She holds a Master’s in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics, UK. She is passionate about creative writing, music and photography.

JANVI MANCHANDA

Janvi Manchanda is a 19-year-old lazy, animal lover. Two years ago she was adopted as a human mom by a little kitten named Meow. She wishes to be a journalist. She wants to conquer the world armed with a pen! She loves analyzing things and is quick to react.

She is not afraid to speak her mind and doesn’t care what the world has to say about her.

SUCHITA PARIKH-MUNDUL

Suchita Parikh-Mundul has worked with a handful of magazines and websites. She’s guilty of being a serial holidayer and is currently taking a break, but insists on guising it as “working onmy poetry”. If you meet her, humour the explanation of her current unemployment.

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INSTACOOL INSTAMOOD NEHA KAKKAR @nehakakkar This social media sensation rose to fame after she took part in the second season of television reality show Indian Idol. The playbacksinger launched her album Neha The Rockstar in 2008. The album featured music composed by the Meet Brothers. Among her other works are songs like ‘Sunny Sunny’, ‘Manali Trance’ and ‘Aao Raja’ which was done with Honey Singh. She has also sung popular numbers like ‘Dhating Naach’, ‘London Thumakda’ and ‘Hanju’ with Meiyang Chang and ‘Patt Lainge’ with Gippy Grewal. Hailing from Delhi, she is the sister of famous singers Sonu and Tony Kakkar. With over 3 million followers on Instagram, her account is a peek into her life, her music, upcoming gigs and her favourite things.

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We interview Khatron Ke Khiladi winner and actor Rajniesh Duggal

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NEWS

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WORLD HARVARD DESIGNS E-COURSES FOR INDIA

 Harvard which only launches programmes curated within the US for the world has rolled out a digitial learning initiative for India  The University will conduct these courses for people starting out their careers across the country  The objective of the e-courses are to make students employable  The initiative will be free of cost initially, to connect with audiences.  The courses will be conducted by Harvard Business Publishing a not-forprofit whlly owned subsidiary of Harvard.

ENCHANTÉ 2016 BY SASMIRA

IIT MADRAS AND ABB INDIA TO DEVELOP MICROGRID MODELS FOR ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY IN REMOTE AREAS

 As part of the Uchchatar Avishkar Yojana scheme and IIT Madras and ABB India signed an MOU to develop power management systems.  This will help with the governement’s aim of generating capacity of 40GW in the next five years through grid connected rooftop solar PV and small scale plants.  IIT Madras is at the forefront in developing energy efficient solar PV microgrid solutions for use in urban, rural and off-grid power requirements said Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director IIT Madras.  The project scope includes microgrids of 20 to 100kW with battery storage.  Studies and simulation of various system components along with related control and optimization logics, protection criteria, monitoring and communication will also be done.

 The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA) recently held their annual fashion show Enchanté.  The event showcased collections by final year fashion diploma students.  The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sanjay Deshmukh, Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University, David Akov – Consul General of Israel, Haresh Mehta – Director, D & J & Mihir Mehta – VP, SASMIRA.  The theme for this year’s event was ‘The Contemporary Chic’ which saw students design collections based on inspiration from the bustle of the Mumbai local trains to the calm peace of the underworld, from Confusion as a state of mind and even Turkish lanterns.  The show was judged by Harishitta Bhat, Rohit Verma, Salim Asgarally, Vikas Rathode, Avineet Gupta and Wahid Ali Khan 12 Youth Incorporated JANUARY 2017

LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY GETS STAMP

 The Department of Posts released Lovely Professional University Postal Stamp and Special Cover  The stamp is worth five rupees and has the logo of the university and a rainbow and butterfly on it.  Lovely Professional University is the first university in India to have a stamp.  Postmaster General Punjab West Region, PM Lal said that Lovely Professional University has rendered marvellous service in education and providing employment.  The stamps were handed over the Pro Chancellor Rashmi Mittal.  The Department of Posts will also host a philatelic exhibition at Lovely Professional University open to the public.

OPEN DOORS REPORT SHOWS TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MOBILITY BETWEEN INDIA AND THE UNITED STATES

 International student enrollment in the U.S. tops one million for the first time  Students from India increased by 25 per cent to 165,918.  This is a record number of Indian students moving to the United States.  India accounts for one out of every six international students in the United States of America.  Three-fifth of these are at graduate level out of which three-fourth are in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).  Open Doors released the data to mark the celebration of International Education week.  International Education Week attracts students from other countries to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.

ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR REAL ESTATE BROKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME AT REMI

 The Real Estate Management Institute (REMI) has opened admissions for their Real Estate Broker Certification (BCP 201).  The comprehensive programme is in collaboration with MCHI CREDAI.  The aim of the programme is to create well informed brokers equipped with technical, business and basic entrepreneurial skills.  The course will include Key Concepts and Terminologies, Legal Aspects, Process of Approvals and Clearances, Finance, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing & Lead Generation, Customer Service & Customer Relationship Management, Broker Entrepreneurship and Redevelopment & SRA  REMI will also talk about the Real Estate Regulatory and Development Act 2016, Lead Generation Techniques, Digital Marketing and NRI Tax Planning.  To register log on to www.remi.edu.in or call on 1-800-22-7364.

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AARUUSH’16

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Venue: SRM University,Chennai Dates: 28th September1st October 2016 About: Aaruush’16 was an amalgamation of tech breakthroughs, innovations, exhibitions and exhilarating nights.

The tenth edition of the National Level Techno-Management fest witnessed over 60,000 people.

Guests like Dr. Isher Ahluwalia, Siddharth Pahwa, Dr. Abhas Mitra and Wittyfeed delivered empowering lectures and attend workshops like the VR workshop, the diesel and hybrid vehicle overhauling workshop and the ever popular Hacktrack workshop.

Venue: IIT, Kanpur Dates: 20th-23rd October , 2016 About: IIT-Kanpur hosted Ritambhara, the biggest college-level fashion extravaganza in North India, as a part of its festival Antaragni.

Over 12 colleges took part in three mega-events. The fashion event was graced by eminent personalities of the fashion world namely Anukriti Gusain (Miss Asia Pacific 2014), Hemant Sud (Managing Editor & Publisher, Abraxas Lifestyle), Yogesh Chaudhary (Designer, Surendri) and Tanya Mahendra (Blogger, Fashion Oomph) .The first round of team contest was performed by Mad Boy Mink, a well-known pop-duo artist.

Venue: NITT, Trichy Dates: 21st October 2016 About: One team, One day, One emotion, One word- Epiphany.

Spearheaded by E cell NITT, Epiphany- one of the yearly ventures of the team is a nationwide hunt for aspiring entrepreneurs . The event happened at an awe inspiring magnitude as the number of cites hit a whopping 10. Forming the spine of the event were mentors from reputed firms, namely- National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), NASSCOM, Headstart Network and Lemon Ideas who with alacrity aided the enthusiasts participants with mentoring.

Fruits of networking knowledge

TVF - A Night To Be Remembered

RC - The Technological Leap Of Faith

Cocktail theme based shear blue dress from NIFT Raebareli

Kenny Sebastian - College Life Humour And Kenny

The second panel on “Business PS - All Disruption Work And No Play

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Ray of entrepreneurial light

Entrepreneurship at its peak

An ivory lehenga-choli with golden off-shoulder blouse from Fashion Design. NIFT Kangra

Entrepreneurship at heart

KALEIDOSCOPE’16

PAPARAZZI ‘16

UMANG 2016

Venue: Sophia College, Mumbai Dates: 13th-18th September About: Kaleidoscope’s theme was, ‘The Millennials’ and a celebration of the iconic culture of Generation Y who saw the world transform at the turn of 21st century. What made Kaleidoscope different were the Pre-K publicity events that took place at various venues across the city. JAM was one of the most popular events with Hormuz Ragina as the JAM master.

Electrocuted witnessed some great musical evenings and the audience was overwhelmed by the soulful performances. There were also celebrity shows throughout.

Venue: Mithibai College , Mumbai Dates: 31st August-2nd September, 2016 About: An inter-collegiate festival, turned into a competitive media battle. Actors Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Phadnis also graced the festival to promote their film ‘Wah Taj’. Resident Editor of The Hindu, Sachin Kalbag and Lesle Lewis, the indie-pop sensation were the guests for the opening ceremony.

Kalbag spoke about ‘Journalism in the Digital Age’. Paparazzi ’16: The Battle of Genesis had a number of interesting events and renowned artists were called to judge them.

Venue: NM College, Mumbai Dates: 14th-17th August, 2016 About: Umang is tagged as Asia’s largest growing festival centred around ‘Call of the Wild’ which was portrayed through various structures and charts. The crowd completely lost themselves in the trance of the Sachin-Jigar PROnites where one smiled, laughed and surprisingly shed tears in the melody as well!

Learning the life story of Jaya Bachchan at the Retrospectrum left everyone in awe of the legend. The highlight of the festival truly was the arrival of Amitabh Bachchan who was present to launch a song of his movie PINK exclusively at Umang.

That’s how it’s done!

Principal Dr. Rajpal Shripat Hande felicitating Lesle Lewis

Jaya Bachchan at the Retrospectrum

The Gangsta Godmother

Shreyas and Manjari pose as Phantom

Bollywood duo Sachin-Jigar performing live

All you need is grace and you’ll win the race

Forces collide as the good and villainous unite

Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez enthralling the audience

Footloose

Judges teaching the tricks of theatre

Spellbinding the audience, this profiller was sure a success!

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TIPS

All you need to know about the different types of patents

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PATENTS FOR DUMMIES

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ou’d be surprised to know that patents existed as early as the 15th century.

The first ever statutory patent was regarded to be the Venetian Patent Statue of 1450. These were issued by a decree which meant that new and inventive devices had to be intimated to the Republic to obtain legal protection against infringement. At that time, they were issued for a period of 10 years and were mostly sought after by Venetians in the field of glass making. As they emigrated, they sought protection in their new resident countries and this led to the spread of patents to other countries.

So what exactly are patents?

Patents are a legal standpoint that protects your work from others making, selling and using them. Today patents are issued for a period of 20 years, to encourage competition and innovation.

They are seen as better than trademarks and copyrights from an economical and practical standpoint.

Difference between Copyrights and Patents Copyrights protect intellectual property like books, plays, works of art, software, drawings, maps and other such works by virtue of their creation. It is advised to register all work in the event

the ownership is questioned or copyright is infringed.

The main difference between copyrights and patents are the types of property they are designed to protect. While patents usually protect inventions and theories, copyrights cover most creative works.

Difference between Trademarks and Patents Unlike patents which protect individual works, trademarks protect brand names, services, logos and other related devices. In the larger scheme of things, trademarks are used to identify the original source of a product or service and separate them from their competition. Trademarks do not prevent other brands from offering similar services or products, but disallows others from using similar logos.

of matter or an improvement to an existing idea. Computer software, chemical formulae, cosmetics and in some cases even magic tricks fall under this category.

Design patents Patents can also be applied for original product designs.

Some people have even obtained a design patent for icons. To qualify for a design patent, your design must be ornamental and aesthetic but not functional. Patenting your designs can stop others from making the same thing, using or selling your design or importing it. Design patents however are valid only for a period of 14 years. Some examples of design patents include IKEA chairs, designer chairs and even shoes.

Types of patents Now that you know what a patent is, the next step is to understand what patents would work best for you. They are broadly classified into three categories.

Plant patents Although the least common types of patents, plant patents are given to novel asexually reproducible plants. This includes cultivating different types of plants to create hybrids and also new varieties of seedlings.

Utility patents New and useful inventions which are not known to others in the same field fall under this category. Utility patents cover all inventions that fall under a process, a machine, something manufactured, composition

How to apply for patents To apply for a patent, file an application with the Indian Patent Office. The most important thing here is to prepare a patent specification.

Experts also recommned reading the Indian Patent Act before applying.

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Award winning bodybuilder Miihier Singh talks about his journey and the secrets to fitness

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From being a cricketer to body-building, how has the journey been? How and why the transition in career?

Cricket was the first game I played. I represented my school as well at State at championships. While I was studying in London, I was a part of my college’s cricket team and with every game I played, I got better at it . While I was playing, I always felt that I wanted a good physique and getting into fitness happened quite naturally. I wanted to be flexible, increase my stamina and look good.

What were the challenges during the Mr. India National Champion in 2014?

I was the national champion in 2013, but 2014 was a bigger affair. It was one of the biggest shows in India. Apart from physical preparation, there was a lot of mental preparation. Every minute of preparation counted. I was on a strict diet as well. Before the competition, it was all about making sure I could look the best for my country. There were over 500 competitors.

Winning the show made all the challenges seem worth it.

You’ve taken part in the Olympia in Hong Kong last year. How was the experience?

I was up against professional athletes, and although I did not win, I got a good

standing at the event which was a great boost. It was the perfect opportunity for me to represent the country. I’m taking part in the Olympia this year as well, and the goal is to win it this time.

Do you feel that the bodybuilding scene in the country is still at a nascent stage?

Bodybuilding in India is at a great stage. Even allied services as well like gyms, fitness products, protein powders are picking up at.

I still feel that the industry could be promoted better among the media. Know your goals and what you want your physical appearance to be and work towards that.

If it’s a lifestyle decision, you got to understand what needs to be done. If you’re going professional, you have to look as best as you can.

Although bodybuilding is picking up fitness education should be given more priority.

You have trained and worked with several celebrities. Can you name a few?

I have worked with a number of celebrities in the past including Eesha Deol, Ranbir Kapoor, Jackky Bhagnani.

What is your advice for those wanting to pave a career in body-building?

Right now, it is one of the best times to get into fitness

and body building. There are so many job opportunities as well like protein powder specialists, managing a gym, nutritionists, physiotherapists, the opportunities are vast. Social media has helped the growth of the industry and it’s doing really well. If one really wants to build a career in the field of fitness, go to a professional, look up to them and follow their footpaths. Education is the key.

What is your daily exercise routine?

My day starts around 9am with a protein shake and the gym for a round of fast set cardio. This is followed by egg whites and museli or a grilled chicken with vegetables. By evening I’m back at the gym after a pre workout meal, where I work on two body parts a day followed by a post workout meal. I train six days a week and when I’m competing , twice a day with cardio.

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COVER STORY SPECIAL FEATURES

OFFBEAT EDUCATION We find out how the mundane nature of education is being redefined with adventurous study courses

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reaking the chain of conventional careers and replacing the cookie-cutter thought process to something more inspiring, offbeat study courses are gaining prominence. They are adventurous and will satiate everyone who wanted to ditch the mainstream education courses for something you will really be looking forward to do.

Dive With Sharks in Fiji Location: Fiji Best For: The hands-on marine biologist Price: $5980 Are you a water enthusiast curious about marine biology? In the BroadReach Fiji Shark program, you'll spend 25 days in the Pacific studying the behaviour and physiology of several shark species, including silvertip, grey reef and bull sharks.

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intriguing creatures through dive expeditions, summarize and discuss their findings at the end of the course. In this program, you'll get up close and personal with one of the planet's most feared sea creatures!

Research Sustainability in Antarctica Location: Antarctica Best For: The environmentally conscious adventurer Price: Varies between universities Grab your parka and snow boats for this program- you're headed to one of the coldest places on earth. Through American Universities International Programs (AUIP), students have the opportunity to participate in this 6-credit course, which includes 14 days of field study on the continent known for its dramatic icebergs and flat-footed penguins. Students

will not only study the history and global issues surrounding this uninhabited massive land mass, but they'll get to gloat about actually having spent on a night on it.

Study in a Historic Castle Location: East Sussex, England Best For: The history buff or Game of Thrones addict Price: First year: $39,140 / Upper-year semester: $19,570 Do stories about knights in shining armour have you yearning for a taste of royal life a few hundred centuries ago? Now is your chance to swap your modern university classrooms for a castle teeming with history. The 15th Century Herstmonceux Castle, is the home to the Bader International Study Centre. A broad range of liberal arts classes, including economics, art and international studies, are offered.

S ail Around the World in a Semester Location: Varies every semester Best For: Sailors who want to see the world Price: $24,000-$32,000 If you want to combine open seas adventure with interesting courses, then Semester at Sea offers the perfect opportunity. Students can choose from a few different studying and sailing options, depending on where you want to live inside the ship. Voyages change every semester, but each ourney takes students to around 12 cities in 11 countries.

If you're an avid traveller with a pair of sea legs, this is a great opportunity to consider. The program has a long history of partnership with top US universities in offering students a global comparative education. Every year, SAS embarks on two voyages which take place

either during spring ( January to April) around the world and autumn (September to December) between the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans.

Learn Spanish on a Tropical Island Location: Samara Beach, Costa Rica Best For: Students who love sun and adventure Price: $460-$490/week What better way to fulfill your university's language requirements than by heading south of the border to Costa Rica? With this beachfront program through Intercultura, you will not only improve your Spanish speaking abilities, but also get the chance to explore the island. When students aren't practicing rolling their r's, they have the option to participate in Latin dance, cooking, zumba, arts, yoga, and other fun excursions.

Once the island life gets you, it'll be hard to return to the mainstream way of life at home.

Explore Native American Culture in the Southwest Location: Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Sonoma, Mexico Best For: Hikers with an interest in history Price: $5,000-$10,000 Though the idea of studying abroad does imply moving overseas, did you know you can study "abroad" in America too? That's right.

Carpe Diem Education offers a program that focuses on the indigenous people of North America. Students on this program will not only traverse Southwestern, North America and explore caves, the desert, and canyons, but also visit different Native American communities to learn more about their history and culture.

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FOREIGN SHORES

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Follow these tips and we’re sure you will ace those entrance exams

ntrance exams are the bane of most students’ careers.

That bridge between you and the college and country of your dreams. But they don’t have to be all that scary anymore. We know the struggle, we’ve done out bit to help you ace those exams.

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consultant, Karan Gupta.

Karan also says that for a student to ace their entrance exams, devising a strategy is the way to go. “Decide the number of tests you are going to practice, divide that same test into sections and devise strategies for each section” he adds. He also advises students to start preparing for such exams in advance and set goals and targets for themselves.

Why are entrance exams important?

Entrance exams play an equally important role in college admissions, apart from class grades. These tests are designed to measure a student’s skill and allow colleges to understand whether an applicant is ready for college-level work. Many colleges also use entrance exam scores to understand candidate personally and

what will value additions they will bring to the institution.

The importance of entrance exams scores vary from college to college, so it’s important to understand the admission policies of each individual college you want to apply to. More selective colleges place high importance on test scores, along with other parts of your application.

Read on to find out the best tips to tackle these exams with ease.

TOEFL TOEFL which stands for Test Of English as a Foreign Language is the most respected and standardized English language test which is recognized by over 9,000 colleges and agencies in over 130 countries including Australia, Canada, the UK and the United States of America. In fact, The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) also accepts TOEFL iBT tests as evidence of English

proficiency for international students applying for Private Training Establishments (PTEs) and Institutes of Technology (ITPs). TOEFL scores are also accepted at all Australian universities, and since 2014, scores have been accepted for post-study work, skilled migration and business visas.

How to ace TOEFL Cultivate the habit of reading.

Not just for the exam, but it’s always a good habit to build.

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FOREIGN SHORES Practise reading slowly, but with confidence, enough so that you can remember what you read in order to summarize the passage.

The listening section might be a bit difficult, especially if you have problems understanding accents.

Watch a lot of movies and use earphones if possible.

The speaking section is probably one of the toughest parts of the exam. To practise, speak to friends and family a lot in English during the weeks leading up to the exam.

If you’re also answering the GRE, then the writing section should be a breeze.

GRE The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test in the

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USA which is an admissions requirement for most grad schools. The exam aims to measure verbal reasoning, analytical writing, quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills. These skills may not be based on a specific field of study, and are often revolved around knowledge acquired over the years. In several grad schools, the importance of GRE scores varies between schools and departments. It can go from being a mere formality to an important selection factor.

How to ace GRE Allow yourself as much time to prepare and be as diligent as you can. Understand the exam first and which areas you will need to devote more time towards.

In the verbal reasoning section, focus on reading comprehension, sentence completion and sentence equivalence. While preparing for the quantitative reasoning section, practise mathematical and numerical abilities and real world applications. The section includes arithmetic, geometry, algebra and data analysis, so make sure to brush up on these skills.

Analytic writing is an important part of your exam, so put on your critical thinking hat and ace this exam.

SAT The SAT is one of the most used standardized test used for college admissions across the United States. The SATs are typically answered by

students in high school. The College Board states that the test measures literacy and writing skills which are required for college. Experts say that the SAT assesses how well students can analyze and solve problems under pressure. SAT scores when used in combination with a student’s grade point average (GPA) provides a reliable indication of success in college.

test assesses an individuals analytical, quantitative, writing, verbal and reading skill, on which admission to B-schools is decided.

How to ace SAT Apart from setting a disciplined plan, practise for the SATs with realistic question papers. This helps you understand the types of questions that will be asked and the time you take to complete the test.

Focus on your mistakes and weaknesses. This is one of the best ways to tackle the SATs. Learn from where you went wrong and where you need to improve.

Most importantly, answer every single question. The SATs no longer carry negative marks, so go ahead and attempt it all, even if you aren’t too sure about the answer. You never know, your guess might be right.

The key is practice, practice, practice

GMAT The GMAT or Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer adaptive test meant to MBA aspirants. The

How to ace GMAT When preparing for the GMAT, most students usually get around three to six months to study. Use this time to practice writing essays, understand the

-Karan Gupta content of the exam and time yourself.

Buy a GMAT guide or refer to old questions to fully understand and prepare yourself for the exam. Keep in mind that the computer adapts to your ability. Which means that the greater number of difficult questions you answer, the higher will be your score. Hence, put in extra emphasis on the first few questions of each section.

GMAT penalizes students a quarter point for each wrong answer. Also the computer does not allow you to return to unanswered questions. So read the questions and the options

well and eliminate one or two wrong answers. Your chances of guessing the right answer will improve.

IELTS The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is used to assess the language ability of students who wish to study or work abroad where English is the primary language of communication.

The exam conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment and is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia How to ace IELTS Although the IELTS is broken up into written, spoken, reading and listening, the best way to ace this exam is to actually learn English.

Start simple, read a book, talk to as many people as you can in English or watch a movie with subtitles.

You could also find a teacher who will help you with grammar and be a good person to converse with.

Learn from your mistakes also; ask a friend to help point out your mistakes when talking. Also familiarize yourself with the exam pattern so you know what to expect.

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AWARENESS

COPY THAT,

SIR! I f you haven’t already witnessed the colossal debacle that was Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention in July, we’re quite sure that you may have at least heard about it. It’s not uncommon for a celebrity to come under fire for ripping off of someone else’s work, but this incident particularly made ripples in the media. The reason being that a passage in her speech displayed an uncanny, striking resemblance to first lady, Michelle Obama’s speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention which took place in Denver. The speech included all the

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One of the biggest precedents of the year, the Melania Trump plagiarised speech debacle left some in splits, while the others raving. And while the situation may have been somewhat comical, we’d like you to know that such incidences are a plenty, and we’d like to give you a lowdown right sentiments, and spoke about the values and lessons that “they need to pass on to the many generations to follow,” – all of which was spoken about in the exact arrangement in Michelle’s speech. What happened then?

Well, after a lot of hullabaloo over who should be fired, the Trump campaign hushed all the outrage by simply releasing a statement on the speech, without addressing the plagiarism charge. And that was that. However, while the travesty was blatantly dismissed, not all cases of plagiarism go unexcused. We talk about five of the most high-profile plagiarism cases, that might leave you in shock, amused or even both.

J.K Rowling In 2009, the estate of Adrian Jacobs, a children’s author sued Bloomsbury, Rowling’s publishers for 500 million pounds for copying parts of his work in the 4th Harry Potter Series. His family claimed that a scene from the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was similar to his The Adventures of Willy the Wizard: Livid Land. It was countered by Bloomsbury saying that “This claim is without merit and will be defended vigorously.”

The case, however, was dismissed on the basis of lack of similarities between the two books.

The Jayson Blair Scandal When a reporter, Jayson Blair wrote an article for The New York Times, little did he know that it’s going to kick up a storm. Two days later, he was on a call with the Times national editor Jim Roberts, who was enquiring about the similarities between his article and the one written by Macarena Hernandez from the San Antonio ExpressNews. Further to this, a series of enquiries resulted in the discovery of plagiarism and fabrication of details, quotes and dates in a number of articles written by Blair. He resigned the very next month.

Farid Zakaria While as columnist, Indian American journalist Farid Zakaria was suspended from the Time magazine in 2012, amidst allegations of plagiarism.

One of his columns on gun control toted similarities with a New Yorker article by Jill Lepore. Zakaria released a public statement in which he apologised and stated that he had made “a really terrible mistake on his part”.

However, the controversy resurfaced two years later when Esquire and The Week magazines also reported the allegations made against Zakaria on his pseudonymous blogs.

Jane Goodall Jane is a lauded primatologist, who is renowned for her vast studies on chimps in the wild. However, in 2013, she released a book based on the plant word, which toted at least a dozen passages that were borrowed without any credit or attribution, from a whole lot of websites. Her book, Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants, contained phrases and paragraphs from Wikipedia, and was co-written by freelance writer, Gail Hudson, who had previously contributed to two of Goodalls past books.

Kaavya Viswanathan Kaavya Vishwanathan’s book, 'How Opal Mehta got kissed, Got wild and got a life' was rumoured to have signed a $1 million deal and her book had climbed onto number 32 on the New York Times bestseller list. Rumours of movie deals and a second book began to make rounds. Hit with allegations of plagiarism from other authors, her book was eventually pulled out and the deal was revoked, leaving it to be worth less than half a million.

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WORKPLACE HACKS

Stability says a lot about your ability and willingness to stick around. In an era, where jobs last for a short while, proving your stability is imperative and how! Follow these tips and you’ll know how to stick around better.

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peak to a twentysomething and chances are that you’ll see the constant jobhopping in their profile.

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number one concern in evaluating a job. If you are one of these, stop at it before it jeopardizes your career.

Try and make the job work Is there anything you could be doing differently to make the job work? Could you ask for a transfer or a shift

change? Is there anything that would make a difference and convince you to stay?

Don’t complain Nobody likes complainers, regardless of how legitimate the complaints are. If you don’t like your job, I can guarantee there are plenty of

other people who would jump at the chance to get it. When the job market is as upside down in the employer’s favour as it is now, be really careful about complaining.

Be positive. Negativity is contagious, so look at the brighter side of things!

Maintaining job stability when personal life is unstable Just grin and bear it—pretend everything is fine and dandy while you’re screaming on the inside? Take a bunch of mental health days and use up your sick leave? Take your personal life to work and use company time to problem-solve? Ask for the indulgence of your boss and co-workers, complaining that your personal crisis is an excuse to under-perform?

While these are all methods that people consciously or unconsciously choose, truth is that none of them really help, and most will jeopardize your continued employment.

It actually helps when your job is so demanding that you don’t have time to think of much else during those hours. What if you resolve to immerse yourself into the job during work hours? Try harder! Do it better! Focus more! This is one aspect of your life that can actually improve if you look at it as a blessing, a respite, and a safe haven from the other conflict

of life. After all, it’s a source of income—that’s already a positive. It’s (usually) a place where you’ve formed some pleasant acquaintances— another positive.

Make an honest attempt to protect your workplace from the cares and struggles of your personal problems, and you may actually find that your career success has become a beacon of light in your life.

Increasing your market value or “employability factor” To keep your employability factor high, build and maintain professional networks. We cannot stress this enough. When you build outstanding relationships with managers, peers, clients, and vendors, don’t let it evaporate when the business relationship changes. Get e-mail addresses, postal addresses, and home phone numbers as your contacts permit. Why? So that you can stay in touch with these people… they know your value in the marketplace and will often be willing to help you find your next position – and of course, you will provide them with leads and support too, when the time comes.

Even if you feel like all is just ducky at work, strongly encourage a preventative maintenance program for your career. Keep your

resume updated with your latest achievements and your interview skills sharp.

Also keep an ongoing file of your accomplishments, performance evaluations, and recently completed continuing education, and update that resume twice a year. If you don’t have anything to add on a regular basis, refer to Part 1.

Another way to remain gainfully employed is to rethink your present definition of work. Consider temping, contract work, and even moonlighting toward full-fledged self-employment.

These are increasingly valid ways of being employed. Stay in touch with your talents and aspirations and don’t worry that career switching or numerous jobs might “look bad” on your resume. As long as you’re learning and making a living, no one will fault you for trying new jobs.

Proactively communicate Be vocal about these problems. Don't keep it inside you and let it kill you. Speak to family and friends and seek their advice rather than silently bearing the brunt of your boss or job.This will also lead them to understand your situation better and be there with you when you most need them. Speak it out with your boss and you never know that it might just not persist anymore.

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COVER STORY

MUSIC Whether you love playing an instrument or listening to music, career options are plenty

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usic is all around us.

We use it as an expression of happiness, sadness, anger, when we’re calm. There’s something for every mood.

Music is also one of the best means of communication.

It brings people together, whether it’s a large festival or a gig at a venue, music will never go out of fashion and is one of the fasted evolving industries today. Whether you can read music or not, play an instrument or not, the music industry has something for everyone. To fully immerse yourself in the industry, think beyond just the music. Think about the allied services and sectors there are for grabs.

The options are plenty and the journey is worth every minute.

WHY MUSIC?

It doesn’t matter if you’re a music artist or an appreciator.

Careers in music offer huge opportunities and growth,

along with the chance to meet a celebrity or two. Of course, that cannot be the sole reason for wanting a job in the music industry. If you are passionate about listening to new music every day, organizing events and creating original content revolving around music, then this is definitely the field for you. The music industry shows no signs of slowing down and has plenty of scope to learn something new everyday.

THE OPTIONS

In our cover story, we have left our readers spoilt for choice when it comes to career options in music. Being in the music industry is much more than just being a singer or in a band. While we have covered these two verticals as well, we also looked at allied career options like artist management, branded content which involves music, live events and even sought expert opinions from one of the best venues in the country and a record label like no other.

THE JOB

No doubt, the music industry comes with its fair share of long nights and dark circles, but there’s still a sense of exhilaration after every show, every song sung, every gig played. All these things make it worth the while. Take a look at our story and find out why a career in music is worth a shot.

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COVER STORY Hyderabad. After I became an engineer, I requested my parents to allow me to try and make a career in music. I had realized that I won’t be happy in any other profession but music. My father was upset with my decision to shift base to Mumbai, but I managed to convince him.

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POWERHOUSE Being a singer of repute requires staying on the top of your game. Renowned Bollywood singer Mohammad Irfan tells you how

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ith several hits to his credit such as 'Behene De' ('Raavan'), 'Phir Mohabbat' ('Murder 2'), 'Baarish' ('Yaariyan') and 'Banjaara' ('Ek Villain'), has impressed composers and listeners alike with his mellifluous voice.

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songs. We speak to the vocal powerhouse on the highest highs in his career, how he made through apart from an enriching advice for all aspiring singers.

When and how did you realize that singing was the career for you?

I started singing at a very young age and represented my school in various singing contests and won prizes. I loved music but my parents wanted me to become an engineer so I completed my course in 2006 from

How rewarding is singing as a career?

Any career is rewarding if you are successful. For me, it’s extremely rewarding as a singer because I love music.

The most satisfying feeling for me is to receive the love of my listeners. The appreciation I get from my well-wishers is the biggest reward for me.

The highest high moment for you in your career? What did it take to be able to achieve that?

There have been few instances which I consider as the high moments in my career. The most important one would be the release of my song 'Phir Mohabbat' from the movie 'Murder 2'. This song gave me my an identity as a playback singer and it changed the course of my career. I'll always be thankful to Mithoon sir for having the faith in me and giving me some wonderful songs in films like Yaariyan, Lamhaa and Ek Villain.

How important is it to garner formal education in singing?

I strongly feel it is necessary to have a formal training in music for any aspiring musician. Professional singing involves a lot of technicalities and a trained singer will always have an edge over others in that regard. Although it’s the appropriate application of the knowledge which is required especially as a playback singer.

Taking into account the cut-throat competition in the industry, what are the qualities that help a singer stand above others?

I think the key factor is 'originality'. You need to have a unique quality which distinguishes a singer from others.

It's nice to admire our seniors but we should not ape them.

Everyone has a unique expression within themselves and that I think should be tapped.

An advice for aspiring singers. How can they start off and make it big in the industry?

My advice would be to work hard and be focused. This industry is glamorous and a huge number of people get attracted just because of that The most important thing is to understand how good or bad you are and work on it!

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LIVE AND

LOA DE D The Other People talk about the struggles and rewards of being in a band.

How did The Other People come together and is it easy finding the right band mates?

Over the years we have seen band members come and go. We are always working towards finding the right team that gels well and where everyone compliments each other. It isn’t easy, it takes time, but in our case, we have a good team and a good understanding of each other.

Your band has been around for 11 years now and played in India as well as internationally, so what are the struggles you have faced so far?

We do only English music, which in India is a major risk to begin with. Lack of support has always been an area we have struggled with.

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Within the industry, there is scope for support, but not too much offered. We have worked with some really great people who have not only supported us but gone out of their way to make things happen for us, and it’s important that you find these people who want to take your music to another level. After a point, it is more than just a business and you have to take risks. Taking risks, back in 2010, we were lucky to get two opening gigs for artists including Michael Learns To Rock, and from there on, our careers slowly but surely started to take off a bit.

Please share your experience recording your own studio album #Dreamers #Believers #Lovers When we decided to record

an album, it was an all new experience for us. More so, because we are used to performing on stage. It took us a long time to get into the zone of a performing in a studio. When recording in a studio, every small mistake can be heard, and you have to be as close to perfection as you can get. It took us a while, and we spent close to two years in the studio recording the first album, thanks to a lovely gentleman by the name of Achille Forler, who was Managing Director of Universal Music Publishing in India at the time. He believed in us and pushed us more than anyone else has before, and helped us grow and made the first album possible. We’ve also made music videos and honestly it was stressful, but it’s a

completely fun experience at the same time.

Being an all male band what prompted you to cover tracks on women’s empowerment?

Social messages have always played a strong part of what we believe in. We believe that music is a powerful tool of expression and communication and what better way than to put it into song? One of our very first songs was ‘Save The World’ which, whilst having a strong melody and big anthem-like chorus, speaks about awareness amongst the present and the future generations. We even have kids singing on the track!

We’ve also sung about the risks we’ve taken through ‘Dancing for the world’. We’re

also going to be singing about issues people can relate to.

Women’s empowerment has always been close to us and we’ve done so many shows on topics like these and we think it’s our way of giving that tiny bit back to society.

What is the scope for a youngster to take up playing in a band professionally?

It’s a lot better than it was 20 years ago. There are plenty more avenues to experiment with. Making a career playing in a band is tough, but there are venues that support upcoming music. The biggest and greatest change is that people are veering more towards live music today.

Even private events prefer having a band over recorded music. You cannot compare

good live music to anything.

Financially, it is tough, but everything is today. The initial days will pay a meagre amount, but if you keep going and build up a reputation and a fan base, there is DEFINITELY potential to make it a very viable career! It can be hard, but definitely not impossible.

Any tips/recommendations for upcoming musicians and bands?

If you are serious about being in a band, give it every single thing you have got.

Set yourself a timeline. Do everything you can to make it work. Meet people, be selfish (in a healthy way) and most importantly, understand your audience; as without them, you will not exist!

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ROCKING THE CITY We catch up with Jay Singh, the Co - Founder and Executive Director of the Hard Rock Café which has completed 10 spectacular years in India

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hen zeroing on a place with great music and vibe, chances are that the ravishing Hard Rock Café will be the first one to come to your mind. The live music and exciting events here exude infectious energy always! We speak to the iconic brand’s Co - Founder and Executive Director Jay Singh who tells us everything that it takes to build a strong music brand.

How has Hard Rock Cafe evolved over the years?

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market in terms of the way we look at music, live events and performances. We even got the food and liquor evolved.

It’s an evolution as opposed to a revolution in any of these areas. Hard Rock as we know is a strong brand, with a strong identity, people relate to it. So we have constantly evolved in tandem with people’s evolving tastes and preferences.

How does Hard Rock Cafe help promote young and upcoming artists?

We do more than 3,500 live performances which is far more than any other brand.

There are so many big names and current brands that have grown up with us. So the

process is like, an upcoming brand that is interested approaches us and sends us a clip. If we see potential and also it fits in our genre, we give opportunity. If they do well, we give them more opportunities to perform and allow them to go play a bigger gig abroad.

How is there a change in the music scene?

I think live music is becoming more mainstream. Any and every bar is generally going to have live performance on various occasions. Hard Rock can take credit for popularizing it in India. More and more people are getting used to it. Performances are also changing and moving

tours the world. Also I believe that restaurants will be able to afford more international artists as the spending power will certainly increase.

What are the other entertaining activities you plan to introduce at Hard Rock?

We already have standup comedy nights. In the entertainment space, we can look at live music, live masterchef events, live bar tending, table buttoning and activities that genuinely entertaining our customers.

from just cover brands.

Independent music scene in India is growing. People are looking for performing more original stuff which is in itself a part of an evolution.

With your great experience in the industry, what advice do you have for upcoming musicians?

Stay true to your belief. It is easy to chase a trend, easy to say I need instant fame.

People start conforming to what is already popular.

However, I would say don’t

lose your identity. Keep your passion. It’s hard to do but stick to it.

Looking ahead, where do you see Hard Rock Cafe in the next ten years, in terms of the types of musicians and bands that will be performing at Hard Rock Cafe?

10 years is a long, long time.

In India, one would hope big artists would emerge in India, those that are ones with global recognition. I would love to see an Indian equivalent of Coldplay that

Any plans for the 10 year anniversary special?

It is like a year-long celebration. There will be 72 live performances pan India.

Also on November 30 we have a cocktail evening apart from an auction. Memorabilia from 12-13 musicians will be auctioned. The funds will be used to further music streams for under privileged kids, buy them musical instruments or send them to music school.

What are some of the different activities fans can expect from Hard Rock Cafe in the near future?

December is a big month for us. We have a lot of performances lined up in this month. We also have 2 larger international names that will come to India.

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In conversation with Karan Singh – Sunburn Global CEO about Sunburn, live properties music India and what it takes to steal the show!

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s we know that there is no dearth of creative and unconventional careers in music today. One of these is a career in live properties music in India.

While there are many who are still not very familiar with this, Karan Singh-the Global CEO of Sunburn in a conversation with Youth Incorporated tells us about the stellar music evolution with Sunburn and spells out perfectly the rules of live properties music.

How is the scene of live properties music in India?

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respected like any other celebrated artists and have huge fan base that are ever growing in the physical world as well as the digital world.

There surely is an indication of the growth of EDM scene in times to come. It's been a great journey for live music properties in India which has seen progress.

How has the journey of Sunburn been?

Making Sunburn a much loved brand which had started as a small cult event on the beaches of Goa and then it took the shape of a festival so large that our adoring fans kept asking for more and more. A festival

once a year limited to one destination was just not enough for them. Therefore, we decided to bring Sunburn arenas – headlined by a world class artist, Sunburn reloads – headlined by great dance music artists apt for smaller towns and cities and Sunburn campus – which takes over one night in a college festival with dance music artists across India.

What is the process of taking up artists or bands and creating new live music properties?

When it comes to booking the artist we have excellent relationships with all top artists and agencies, they trust us to deliver flawless shows which is very important. For instance, Sunburn has created the history and has embarked its impression around the world. Percept Live as a company has understood what the youth requirement is in terms of leisure, music and lifestyle through its own homegrown IP Sunburn which is needed.

Please explain the planning and production that goes on behind the scenes?

There are multiple challenges that are associated with putting together with events of this stature, having said that we are thankful to the police as well as the multiple government agencies that always lend us their full

cooperation. Along with it we have our production partners and volunteers to thank who come together to put this labour of love and music together for all the Sunburn fans. Security planning is the most important part of such events and we have internal teams that work with experts both domestic and international with adequate experience to plan. Inputs from and local authorities is also taken. Infact, all security, and safety plans are approved by the government authorities. Multiple checks and cordoning at entry with local authority supervision and CCTV cameras

discourage any mischief.

Medical attention is one of the most important things as we do get many cases of heat stroke, breathlessness etc; hence we medical watch dogs in place too. All numbers are done scientifically to ensure timely help and we always a tie up with a close by hospital as well as identify fastest route to take, if any, severe cases to hospital in minimum time. In terms of production, we have our international benchmarks set to keep up with the global standards that our brand stands for as well as our aim to provide our fans the best experience in the business.

How do you market and promote of events?

Marketing is as very important tool for promotions of our events. Sometimes the announcement and line-up organically gets fans to buy the tickets. Social Media marketing is booming these days and it works brilliantly for us as well. But marketing won’t be effective if just focused on one medium. We believe marketing platform of all mediums should go hand in hand to achieve a much better result.

A piece of advice for those aspiring to chart a career in this field?

Live industry is a really booming industry in India.

My advice to the youth to aspire their career in the live entertainment industry would be to keep yourself updated with changes in the business as a particular trend doesn't last for long. Being in the music industry for over a decade we’ve seen end number of change and need of music in particular markets. To be in this industry one should have enthusiasm in learning and adapting to changes and innovations. The music business is looking for people who are really passionate about music and want to work in a fast-paced everchanging sector.

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RECORD

IT RIGHT To make it as an artist, listen to your record label says Devraj Sanyal, MD, Universal Music India

Besides being a famous record label company you also manage artist at Universal Music, please talk more about it When I took over Universal Music India in early 2011, we moved from being a standalone record label, which found and curated independent musicians, to now a full-fledge music business. So we added new verticals like merchandizing, branded content, music festivals and live events.

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music and still recording music. We also train and groom artists. When we started, we did a mere five gigs a month, today we do close to 1200 gigs a year.

How has the field of artist management changed in the past few years?

The industry is far more transparent. Artists have grown to realize that they do not want to be managed by mom-n-pop-shops. They want someone professional. It is because of this demand, that the industry has been cleaned up and everything is under watertight contracts, money is accounted for and there is professionalism in the sector.

What are some of your biggest challenges today?

Opportunity is the biggest challenge in the field. Despite doing everything we can, we have only cracked the surface.

We can’t deny that very few corporate companies will hire an artist. The real money is in the wedding and party industry. While we are not averse to working with them, they are not as structured as we would like them to be.

At present we have tapped into only 10 per cent of the market. Piracy is also a problem in the industry. One out of 10 people download music through paid channels.

There are also cases of brands and advertising paying listeners for music. But, I think, things are changing and the crackdown on torrents and corruption is heading the right direction.

What has your journey taught you about being in the profession?

Personally, I feel I am learning something new every day. But the one thing that has stuck with me is give respect to get respect. I think, if you do that consistently, you will have the greatest relationships, you will be able to grow your business and forge your way ahead of the market curve. You also need to be very innovative in the music industry. Do stuff before others can. You have to take risks. I would rather try

and lose, than not try at all. If you do that, you will succeed.

How many artists do you have in your portfolio (Indian & International)?

Universal Music is one of the world’s leading record labels. In India we have about 40 artists exclusively under our label and around 100 more non-exclusively. We have artists of every genre imaginable from Adnan Sami, Indus Creed, Ananya Birla, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and many more.

How do you successfully promote a new album and artist under your label ?

We do not operate around

albums anymore. I prefer to work with individual songs.

My maxim is that ‘a great song is a great song is a great song’! If it comes from a singer, good, if it comes from a singer-songwriter, even better. Everything boils down to the fact that it starts and ends with a great song. At Universal Music we listen to thousands of songs every year. A lot of upcoming artists send us their tracks, and we listen to each and every one of them, pick out the ones with potential and mentor and groom them to success. Our team also has all ears open to scout talent.

What do you think are the skills required to succeed in this field?

You need to be an artist with the passion for writing deep, meaningful songs as well as be brilliantly unique. You need to know your traits. Think globally and what will work.

A piece of advice for those aspiring to chart a career as an artist?

Simplicity to me is key. If you can convey your message as simply as possible, big thumbs up from me. Stay humble.

Don’t be a snob if you want to succeed. You have to be hardworking. At Universal Music, our mantra is artist first, even if we part ways or lose money, but we will never hurt anyone. Be driven, focused, a little crazy and most importantly, listen to your label.

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MUSIC SELLS Amaan Dua and Arjun Shah of Shark+Ink on music and branding

What is Shark+Ink's main areas of expertise?

Shark & Ink is a music, entertainment and creative solutions business. Our core expertise lies in scouting and building artists/ musicians, curating live entertainment, building innovative IP's and helping brands overcome marketing roadblocks through entertainment, music, sports, art and technology vehicles.

Being an end to end solutions provider, we aim at becoming industry leaders in the content and experiential marketing space by using our expertise in talent and entertainment to build brands meet their marketing objectives via engaging solutions across offline and online platforms.

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Shark+Ink does brand activations which involve music. How important is the right music to convey a brand's message?

Our mantra is ‘Where words fail, music speaks’. India as a nation is starved for entertainment options with Bollywood and cricket being the only formats accepted at a mass level. However there is a huge market for non-Bollywood music also which is also something that gives muscle to our campaign ideas. Music helps us reach exact niches according to the brands requirement thus giving us the luxury of micro targeting communication to almost the exact audience.

We can safely say that music helps us target the message to the right audience which

helps in completing 50 per cent of the job along a marketing campaign. The final success of the campaign idea also depends largely on the communication and the actual product, however targeting the right audience helps win half the battle.

On the flip side correctly programmed music also helps engage the audience in a synegrous manner to the brands personality and values.

Hence music can play a two pronged role in addressing brand needs, depending on the situation and its needs.

Shark+Ink also specializes in artist management, what does it take to be a good artist managemer today?

To be a good artist manager, it is important to know your artist and know your market.

In-depth knowledge of the music landscape helps in early planning and development of an artist's career. It is also imperative to empathize with the artist to understand the needs and requirements of the talent you represent. It is also important to be outgoing and have a good network and skills as the entire business

runs on how good your network is and relationships are, because the market relies on your expertise as music experts. It is also important to understand that it is a volatile business with constant market changes and evolution and it pays to be two steps ahead in reading and analyzing future trends.

Lastly we consider it to be most important to be passionate, inquisitive and relentless. Be a SHARK. Is there a selection process for the music that goes along with particular brands? Can you give me any examples?

One of the most important things for us is to treat brands like people. This is also where we find most marketers lacking. Understanding

the brand and treating its roadblocks needs a certain level of EQ. Understanding that a brand represents certain values, the brands characteristics and its TG, help determine the right musical fit which attract and retain brand loyalists.

Understanding that a brandWhe like Adidas Originals is cutting edge, under-ground culture inspired, retro modern hip hop inspired helps us understand that artists representing and endorsing the brands need to resonate such values in their music and persona too and hence we would circum fit artists like Zokhuma or an Arsh as opposed to a brand like Harley Davidson where new age experimental electronic

music will be an absolute no go on both front. Neither will it work in attracting the audience nor will it help keep them glued and engaged at the event. Harley lovers are purists at heart and in such a case nothing fits the profile of a Harley lover more than rock music. This may not be true at an individual for all Harley lovers but it does speak the same language of the brands imagery of mean machines built on American engineering and rock and roll values.

What is your advice for youngsters who want to get into the field?

The music, marketing, content and entertainment industry is not a party. It comes with loads of hard work, late nights, long hours and dark circles. It is important to stay ahead of the curve and be prepared for changes that the nascent industry encounters in the near future. Research, research and research some more for innovations, ideas and you will never know what new cutting edge ideas can come out of some detailed research and a few good brain-storming sessions.

It is also important to be hungry and keep doing the basics correctly. When all of that is being accomplished, good things follow. We say this out of experience.

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COVER STORY

MASTERING MUSIC

Careers in the musical arena are getting more exciting every day. There's plenty for a music lover to learn in the space and naturally, there are plenty of institutes offering different courses. Searching for the right universities to study can get unnerving! However, there is nothing to worry now as we have them in place for you! Go ahead, kick start your career in music with the best.

Courses

Colleges

Location

Fee (Avg per year in ` )

SINGING 2

University of Southern California Royal Academy of Music

3

Delhi School Of Music

4

KM Music Conservatory

UK Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Arumbakkam, Chennai

5

University of North Alabama

Florence, USA

1

Los Angeles

` 35,81,000 ` 12,05,000

` 7,37,000

` 32,000 ` 6,00,000

LIVE MUSIC PROPERTIES AND ARTIST MANAGEMENT 1

Berklee College of Music

Boston, USA

` 25,01,049

2

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, NY

` 20,31,306

3

The University of Miami

Miami, FL

` 30,41,555

4

William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ

` 7,00,963

5

Trinity College of Music

London

` 13,59,767

MUSIC PRODUCTION 1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

` 11,89,430

2

Elon, NC

` 30,55,000

Indianapolis, IN

` 12,40,000

4

Elon University Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA

` 34,68,819

5

Mumbai Music Institute

Juhu, Mumbai

`1,80,000

3

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MISTER MACHO

WHAT IS THE WEIRDEST THING A FAN HAS EVER DONE TO YOU? I was shooting and she came and kissed me which left me quite shocked. I have had stalkers and letters written with their blood too.

Whether it is for his dapper looks, fighting off his deepest fears and winning the TV reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi to making a power-packed Bollywood debut with Vikram Bhatt’s super-hit horror thriller 1920, Rajniesh Duggal has never ceased to garner admiration. In a vibrant rendezvous with the smashing star, Misbaah Mansuri gets to know some compelling bits about him.

YOUR CRAZIEST EXPERIENCE WHILE SHOOTING FOR A MOVIE? WHAT DO YOU THINK It was while shooting WOULD BE THE BEST for a horror movie THEME SONG FOR YOUR when a co-star LIFE? seemed really I think it would be bhaag milkha possessed. bhaag’s koyla kaala hai that

Your scariest moment at the show ‘Khatron ke khiladi’?

I was petrified of creepycrawlies before the show.

I was thrown into a well filled with 60 snakes. It was the most terrifying experience of my life. I felt I would never survive that. But I did. And I’ve overcome one of the biggest fears of my life.

Something that youth must bear in mind to achieve success?

I would like to say that you need to believe that you can do it. The mind is the strongest muscle. It can also be the weakest one. So I would like to say that use it at your advantage, learn to controll it and work hard!

would describe my life the best.

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HOW TO

NETWORK LIKE A

MILLIONAIRE Somya Mathur tells you how to network the right way!

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s someone who has been working in consulting firms the entire length of her career, networking has continued to be a buzzword. While jokes about how people network to not-work always elicit a little laughter in a group, the truth is contrary to this notion.

Since time immemorial, people have networked to generate more work and create opportunities for 46 Youth Incorporated JANUARY 2017

themselves. Today, we do it a little more intentionally, and much like sex in India, we are all doing it without admitting to doing it.

Today, knowing the right people has almost become a social currency and gregariousness is reaping rich rewards. Gone are the days when solitude was considered an asset; today moving in crowds and showing your social connections is the thing to do.

Modern day networking has acquired new meanings.

Some see it as an opportunity to pick up an expensive glass of wine and bill it to the company while others see it as a stepping stone to that next big promotion. It’s obviously important that people should know you to employ you or propagate your agenda and even introverts of the world (much like myself), are beginning to see, in all their shy glory, the perks of being

known. Move over Alexander Pope’s Solitude and enter the age of the Gatsby!

What are the new rules then?

It’s really not rocket science, we are programmed to be social and interact with people but there are a few rules and guidelines and so, it could be worth your time to give these a quick scan. Here are some rules that I have learnt over the years, with great reluctance.

When you identify someone you would like to network with, try these things – Find talking points See what you can find out aside from their work and strike up a conversation about their interests.

May be that like a certain genre of music or are an avid art collector – the passion points that people love to get chatting about because after a certain point in life, we have all earned enough accolades at work but it is the stuff that we don’t get paid to do that leads us to become multidimensional. Like my manager in the previous job had an active interest in bartending; now that’s a real cool conversation point, don’t you think?

He could talk about it for hours and soon, you realize that he may be really good at work but it’s his hobbies that really rev his engine!

Help first Help them with absolutely anything. Because when someone owes you something, you are more likely to get help from them. This is not to make you completely opportunistic but really, helping people gives them an opinion of how you can be an asset to someone.

Think clearly Think about your objectives.

This will greatly help you guide the conversation in a direction. Are you looking for a job, if yes, then you can build that in your conversation by saying, "well if you are ever looking for a person, I will be very happy to". Don’t be afraid to take the lead – what’s the worst that can happen?

Always network Network without an objective too – so that if someday you have a need, you have a number. Today’s boring chat could become tomorrow’s sparkling business interest.

We must take interest in varied things – information is a source of great power and there is a lot of merit in speaking to people whose views are entirely different from yours. You never know when opportunity will strike. It’s enriching for your knowledge base to see something from an entirely

different perspective.

Network anywhere Café? Bars? Queue for a movie ticket? You name it.

The less forced and formal it is, the better. It is said that people are more relaxed when not in a work setup.

Prep a blurb When someone asks you what do you do? Don’t simply say I am a consultant – tell them in a brief but interesting way.

I am a psychologist and I help companies become better employers, for instance. This provides a hook and room for greater conversation Always remain prepared for a celebrity conversation What if you were in the lift with Richard Branson? What can you say in one minute that might generate interest?

Absolutely always, be ready with your contact details (business contact or a fun way to remember your name/ number!)

These are seven commandments that I recommend young people arm themselves with. We all say hello and move on but we remember people that tell us stories. Keep a short one ready and spurt it out whenever you see someone you would like in your network! So now that you know all the cardinal rules of the game, just get (net)working!

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It is important to build a network of individuals who will help you either with your first job or at a later stage. So what does networking mean to you?

Mazahir Gadiwalla Networking is an integral part of life but particularly more in business. It is all about building rapport, having substantive conversations and finding commonalities with other people.

Jessica Kaur Nagpal Networking to me means connecting with people. It's having a web of connections with people from different areas, work places, fields to have a wider perspective on things. Not only does it broadens your mind but also makes you aware of things happening around the world.

Sujit Babul For me networking, as the concept entails, is to interact. It is a way to connect to individuals from the various spheres and backgrounds so as to learn, grasp the various occurrences and gather varied perspectives to an idea. The best way to network, according to me, is to travel and explore.

STUDENT

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Kriti Sarna In my opinion, networking is a powerful medium of establishing strong connections for personal and professional growth. It helps to have interactions usually with a cognitive approach. It is a strong way to enhance the learning process among people.

Ranshu Anandan Networking is the ability to create, secure and maintain links. In today's world , where competition won't stop for one , networking is a key point to get an upper hand.

Effectively using one's social and professional outreach is the perfect way of networking.

Sameeksha Mahajan The word "networking" triggers an image of a vast spider web with many points of support,growing in all directions in my mind.

These "points" could be either human beings using the web for communication or contact-building for various purposes, or computers and IT devices connected by platforms like the Internet and the social media.

Sheena Fernandes It all starts with strategic planning; being at the right place at the right time and building connections with the right professionals. It's not always about having a multitude of people instead it is about having the apt set of people.

JAYANTI GHOSE

ANSWER ANSWER

UCEED What is the format of UCEED? Do I need drawing skills to succeed?

STUDY ABROAD

BIG DATA I hear a lot of talk about careers in Big Data.

What kind of educational foundation would be useful for a future in this field?

Pranay Rao Big data is a collection of datasets that cannot be analyzed with normal statistical methods.

Examples of big data include customer reviews, comments on social networking websites, photos and videos posted online, electronic medical records, and bank records. Maths, statistics, and computer programming prepares students to work with big data.Data analysts usually have a master’s degree in data analytics, mathematics, statistics, or computer science.

Aarohi

This is a computer test of 300 marks.One section has Numerical Answer Type questions with no choices shown, and no negative marking. The other section has Multiple Select Questions with one or more correct answer(s)to be chosen out of four given choices; only when all correct choices are selected will marks be awarded, there will be no partial marking, and no negative marking.

The third section with Multiple Choice Questions will have only one correct answer out of the four choices; wrong answer will be awarded minus mark. Lack of drawing skills will not be to your disadvantage for UCEED.

ANSWER ANSWER

You don’t need to speak in Swedish, and a large number of university degree programmes and courses are taught in English. There’s no legal limit to the number of hours international students can work during their studies. After completing your studies, you can apply to extend your residence permit to look for work for up to six months. However, if you do want to work, learning Swedish is important, and is often a requirement for jobs.

ANSWER ANSWER

ME/ MTech admissions and recruitment in various PSU's use GATE. If you delay either option, you will lose weightage. GMAT is relevant for MBA, at foreign business schools, and a few Indian B-schools. B-schools prefer graduates with 2-4 years of work experience.

Doing MBA usually means moving away to non-technical work profile. Engineering Services Examination by UPSC leads to engineering services in the government, while UPSC exams such as Civil Services/ Indian Forest Service, etc. lead to government service and away from direct application of engineering training and education. Introspect on your priorities and interests, rather than chase divergent paths.

SWEDEN Is it true that I need not learn Swedish to study in Sweden? What about work opportunities?

Sangeetha

ANSWER ANSWER

ENGINEERING TO CIVIL SERVICES I am studying electronics and communication engineering. After cracking GATE or GMAT I want to start preparing for UPSC exams, because the scores are valid for 3 and 5 years respectively.

However, if I am unsuccessful in the UPSC exams, and need to take admission with GATE/ GMAT scores, how will it affect me in because I would not have any work experience?

Kailash

PROSPECTS I have been accepted in a non-technical master’s degree in the USA. What would be the prospects of employment after graduating?

Jagdish Prasad Master’s in Economics, Science and Technology fields may provide a level playing field in the job market. However, if your master’s degree is not in these subject fields, do a PhD to give you a more secure foundation for the job search.

In general, you should not plan higher studies abroad with the focus on assured employment, but you can research ways to make yourself more employable.

ANSWER ANSWER

STUDY IN INDIA

Jayanti Ghose is a career and education consultant. She holds an honours degree in economics and a degree in education. Her research in career counselling spans more than 25 years. She is actively involved in personal and group counselling and introduced counselling in print media. Send in your queries to mail@youthincmag.com

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After sitting through an hour of the serious opera, the audience was enlivened by the _____. (a. short musical at the end of an act b. short musical between the acts c. short musical at the beginning of an act)

2. requiem (rek-wee-uh m)-

At the ____, it was heart breaking to observe the 4 year old son of the couple who had been gunned down by the terrorists. (a. musical service for the dead b. solo concert c. social function)

3. fulminant (fuhl-muh-nuh nt )-

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MAKING MELODIES

The music industry offers a plethora of exceptional and lucrative careers that you can pursue with a degree in music and while some careers might require functional knowledge others might even require a specialized degree!

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Sitting around the bonfire with the children, the guide lay the ____ across her knees and played camp songs. (a. brass instrument b. stringed instrument c. percussion instrument)

5. cadence (keyd-ns)-

Answers:

1. B, 2. A, 3. A, 4. B, 5. A

Nelson Mandela’s _____ efforts towards achieving his goal of equal rights for non-white people are truly inspiring. (a. rhythm b. discordance c. characteristic)

Word Pyramid

The clues will help you find the answers to complete the word pyramid. Each answer must contain the previous answer. You may arrange the words with a new letter. Hint: Start from the top 2. A preposition that indicates the infinite of a verb 3. A nutritious cereal grain used in muesli and granola 4. Crisply fried stuffed tortilla in Mexican cuisine 5. The larger division of a long poem 6. A cardboard box used for storage 7. Religious officials who lead the singing in a cathedral 8. A person from whom one is descended 9. Man is supreme among all of God’s ____ 10. Opposites in nature 11. Withdrawals of promises, statements or opinions 12. Actions that are contrary to the preceding ones 13. A n arrangement of an event 50 Youth Incorporated JANUARY 2017

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The latest drone camera to hit the markets

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU

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ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE

We’ve gone around the world and give you the best markets to visit

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W

hile glitz and glamour has taken over our shopping sprees, vintage flea markets will always have a charm.

These quaint markets are said to have been around since the 1920’s. The name flea market comes from the French marché aux puces. The name was given to a Parisian market which sold second hand good, which were rumoured to carry fleas.

Today flea markets are more than a place to pick up second hand goods. From trendy clothes, junk jewellery and antiques to electronics and furniture, flea markets sell everything. Visiting a flea market is a fun experience if you love to shop or are looking to redecorate your house and want to pick up a good bargin or two.

It’s true that there is nothing more relaxing than retail therapy, and a walk through a flea market filled with quirky and unique items is the perfect way to unwind and relax and is a real shopper’s paradise.

While shopping at a flea market, remember to bring your best bargaining skills to the table, keep your eyes open for you never know when you will find something and keep plenty of change with you.

Read on to know more about some of the best and most unique flea markets

across the world and why you should visit them.

SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET

If you’re in Goa, the Saturday Night Market is a must visit. Located in Arpora, the multi-level market is a treasure trove of handmade jewellery, traditional lamps, Kashmiri carpets, spices, flavoured tea and foreigners selling leather goods, locals selling clothes and handmade dream catchers and lots more. The market also has plenty of food from around the world. One can find Greek, Italian, French and even Mexican cuisine. A walk around the market will find shoppers mesmerized by the variety and bright colours of the goods available. If all the walking around the market tires you out, head to the centre of the market where live bands will keep you entertained throughout

the night. There’s also a juice bar where one can grab a fresh made juice or a chilled beer to lift your spirits. Not that it needs much lifting if you’re at the night market. The upper level of the market, towards the rear end, houses most international designers and a bar that serves fresh cocktails as well as dance space with a DJ playing trance throughout the night. The market opens for the tourist season around mid December and is open every Saturday from 6pm onwards. If you’re in Goa this season, we suggest you skip clubbing for one night and visit this unique market.

Don’t forget to bargain as much as possible as rates can be on the higher side.

FARMER’S MARKET BY KAREN ANAND

Food loyalist Karen Anand and her team have successfully put together the

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ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE

When shopping at a flea market, remember to bargain Farmer’s Market which is held across Mumbai. The food and lifestyle market is a haven for foodies, restaurateurs, home cooks and everybody who is passionate about good food and drink. The Farmer’s Market features pop up restaurants with regional and world cuisines.

There are cocktail stands, live demos from chefs, cookery workshops for kids, food treasure hunts and live music to make the market a fun place to spend the day.

Karen Anand’s Farmer’s Markets have been a success since day one and each market sees over 4,000 people attending including top chefs, passionate foodies, 54 Youth Incorporated JANUARY 2017

restaurateurs and others.

The market is also a good place to pick up gourmet foods as well as enjoy free samples to tease the taste buds. The aim of the market is to create awareness on gourmet foods as well as the right foods to pair together.

ROT FAI MARKET

The Rot Fai Market, also known as the Train Market in Bangkok is one of the best night markets in the country.

The open air market has a splendid range of yesteryear collectibles and memorabilia.

The market is known for its antique furniture, hipster fashion and Mao Kitsch.

The huge market is divided into three sections with

vendors selling contemporary fashion and apparel which is quite similar to other markets in Bangkok. Over here you can find a 1950s Cadillac sold next to vintage leather jackets, Japanese action figures and French chandeliers. Some sections of the market even sell electronics.

The night market also has a number of restaurants, stalls selling traditional street food and bars for a complete night out. Like all markets, you have to bargain to get a good deal, but prices here are said to be cheaper than most other flea markets.

The night market is open from sunset to midnight from Thursday to Saturday. If you’re in Thailand, head here and consider your weekend plans sorted.

SPICE SOUK

While Dubai maybe famous for its malls and grand shopping festivals, the older parts of Dubai still manage to retain their charm of the old souks (markets). One of the most famous markets of the area is the Spice Souk.

You can’t help but be overwhelmed with the smell of spices wafting from the narrow lanes of the Spice Souk in Deira, Dubai.

Surrounded on both sides by huge piles of spices of every kind imaginable, this is a good place to pick up the freshest saffron, cardamom,

cloves, cinnamon, pepper and lots more. The market also sells a variety of incense, rose petals, aromatics and traditional medicinal products.

Stacked inside and outside the shops, the Spice Souk is a also a good place to pick up dry fruits, all at very reasonable rates. At the spice market, bargaining is quite common here and you should always ask for the best possible rate.

The Spice Souk also sells a wide variety of flavoured teas, so if you’re on a holiday and looking for the perfect gift, the market will not disappoint.

LES PUCES

Literally meaning, ‘the fleas’ this Parisian market is a furniture aficionados heaven.

The market in the Porte de Clignancourt covers an impressive seven hectares and is the largest antique market in the world. On weekends, it is said to get up to 180,000 visitors.

The market houses several vendors selling everything needed to set up your perfect house including mirrors, beads, paintings, commodes, textiles and furniture. The market also sells vintage records and clothes.

The market is said to have been started in the 19th century by rag pickers who had to dispose of treasures

which they stumbled upon and set shop in the by lanes of the village of Saint Ouen. As the popularity increased and more and more people began frequenting the market, small cafés and restaurants were set up which made the market the ideal place to spend a day.

Les Puces also has a wide range of bronze works, tapestry items and kitchen essentials. Open every weekend, Les Puces has to be on your itinerary if you’re headed to Paris.

GRAND BAZAAR

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest and oldest markets in the world. The bazaar dates back to the 15th century and was initially a textile

trading zone. The market sells beautiful Turkish carpets, pottery, tiles, brass and copperware. Grand Bazaar is also a good place to pick up leather, cotton and wool clothes, meerschaum pipes, bookends, ashtrays and other knick knacks.

The Grand Bazaar has over 4,000 shops and we’re not surprised. This includes old time traders, newer stores and even restaurants. If you’re in Turkey, a visit here is a must for an authentic market feel.

Crowded and colourful, locals say this market cannot be explored all in one day.

They suggest, sip on a few flavourful cups of tea over a few days and make your way through the market looking out for your best bargain.

Flea markets get their name from the French Marche aux puces

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RELATIONSHIP

Janvi Manchanda delves deeper into the trend of open relationships. Is it meant for you?

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ust a few days ago I met someone at a party who happens to be the serious kind. I want something serious too but I don’t want to give up my freedom to check out cute

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guys and hook up with, for someone so soon. I still want to experiment and experience.

A serious relationship is a serious responsibility and I don’t feel like I’m ready to give up my single ways to be

with someone. In a situation like this if your partner is also up for it you can experiment with an open relationship.

Okay wait, let me start from the scratch.

What is an open relationship?

For those of you who do not understand the concept, an open relationship in simple words is a relationship where

both the partners mutually agree upon having sexual relationship other people.

We Indians are conditioned a certain way and in a setting that sleeping with someone other than your partner and accepting and allowing your partner to have sex with someone also feels so wrong. Just the thought of it feels so very wrong!

We’ve been born and brought up in a culture where sex itself is a taboo so an open relationship is like a farfetched thought.

Getting over the jealousy and making it work in India seems extremely difficult.

It’s not that it can’t work in India, it’s just that even as a progressive society we aren’t equipped to handle something like polygamy. We have been born and brought up with a particular set of values and beliefs. For us love is being with just one person and never thinking of anyone else. And an open relationship requires unlearning the definition of love that has been taught to us all our lives.

On a personal level for people who want it and aren’t possessive in nature it might be a nice idea. But it’s very important for both partners to accept and understand the concept of an open relationship and want it equally. Pushing one partner into the concept of an open relationship might mess up

your relationship.

Other than that, it’s also important to set some ground rules and then follow them too. Some couples may want to discuss their hook ups and some might prefer staying shut about it. Maybe your partner does not want you to sleep with a certain someone or get involved in a certain situation. Some couples might want to keep their rendezvous under the wraps and some might be okay with people knowing that they’re in an open relationship. So the ground rules are very important.

In a world where monogamy is slowly dying, open relationships are a good way to make things work and stay in control of your relationship.

Do open relationships work out better?

I think yes, they do. In a world where monogamy is slowly dying, open relationships are a good way to make things work and stay in control of your relationship.

You can experiment with people and stay in control of your emotions. But it

questions the concept of love and loyalty. However, open marriage contradicts the concept of marriage.

Initially the thrill of it in your youth might be fun but that does not mean that everyone should have an open relationship.

In the long run an open relationship might not work.

Someday or the other you will have to give up freedom to be with whoever you want and be true to one person.

Yes, an open relationship works better but everything has a flip side. Sometimes when you get greedy and ask for too much you end up loosing everything! There’s a high probability of loosing what you have with your partner. We sure are accepting the decline of monogamy but it’s too soon to expect our society to accept polygamy.

Also it doesn’t always work. But on the flip side in today’s world where divorces and cheating have become a common thing, open relationships relationships be a breakthrough.

Kiran Mathur, 37 says, “For me infidelity is not physical it’s more emotional. If my husband gets emotionally attached to someone else, gives my share of love, attention and care to some other woman, it’s infidelity for me. Open relationships might be okay but not after marriage. I think it’s contradictory to the concept of marriage.”

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HEALTH COVER STORY

PACE YOURSELF

Don’t immediately set your sights on a full marathon. Start small – aim for a 5-km run, then a 10, etc, and gradually build up to the 42. Dr Apoorva Kapadia, a 37-year-old South Carolina, USA-based college professor, has been running half marathons – like the Philadelphia half, Greenville Run Fest half, and several other shorter runs – since 2009. He advises, “Remember that while it is a race, the goal is to finish, not to win.”

If you’re a rookie runner who’s planning to race a marathon, Suchita Parikh-Mundul has a game plan chalked out for you

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ll the Rocky films’ training montages combined don’t begin to describe the dedication and willpower required for an intense sport like marathons. Prepping is definitely the name of this approximately 42-kilometre game. If running a marathon is on your to-do list, these pro tips can help you cross that finish line.

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MAKE A SCHEDULE

Depending on your fitness level, your body will require between two and six months to ready itself for a marathon.

Ankita Mittal, a 32-year-old real estate developer who has run nine full marathons in Mumbai, Paris, NYC, London and Boston, begins her training four to five months before the big day.

However, Dr Kapadia begins his half-marathon training schedule two months in advance. His fitness regimen already involves running up to 10 km four times a week.

“So it isn’t too difficult for me to double up my distance in eight weeks,” he says. “And if I ever do the full, I’ll just train longer.”

COMMIT TO IT

You will (temporarily) need to give up, or at least cut down, certain habits like junk food and alcohol. Dr Kapadia remarks, “Marathon training requires commitment. It is like taking on a second (almost) full-time job. I get up at 5 am and begin my run at 5:30. That way, I can finish, shower, eat and get to work by 8:30. This also means I go to bed by 10:30 pm. Sure, it affects my social life, but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make, on occasion.”

FIND YOUR GROOVE

DON’T GIVE UP

I won’t sugar coat it – it won’t be easy.

Whether you’re a regular gym-goer or a regular couch potato, you will face challenges.

Zaheer Adenwala, 31-year-old co-founder and CTO of Ketto, who has run six marathons (in Mumbai and Goa) since 2013, says reassuringly, “It gets easier with time. The first week of practise is always difficult; recovery is slower and muscle fatigue is greater. But once you push through this, it gets much easier. ” Dr Kapadia adds, “It is okay to walk if you are struggling. The key is not to walk too much and not to stop moving. Some runs will not go as you planned. Don’t get discouraged.”

Whether it’s a particular park you enjoy running in or a running buddy who GEAR UP motivates you, find a constant that drives Injuries are a hazard for runners, so the right you to gradually push your limits. Adenwala equipment is a crucial preventive measure. adds, “It’s also really important to enjoy the Invest in a good pair of running shoes and run. So listen to music or an audio book or replace them when they begin to wear out. Dr whatever, and just run! It becomes a lifestyle and Kapadia rues, “I didn’t replace mine when I eventually, all you’ll need is your running shoes.” should have, and developed IT Band syndrome, EAT SMART a degenerative tendon problem in the thigh, as a Training for a marathon will require some result. It typically occurs in runners because of bad amount of dietary discipline. Mittal says, shoes or a bad gait, or both.” Adenwala shares, “I “I try to eat plenty of carbs for energy, have knee issues, so I run on the beach to prevent proteins to maintain muscle mass (which you injuries.” If you experience chaffing, apply Vaseline lose from running), and good fats like nuts, to the vulnerable areas. olives and cheese. Dr Kapadia adds, “I also STRETCH IT cut down on empty carbs like chips and fries, Physiotherapists have been singing the and eat nutritious foods like veggies, rotis and warm-up and cool-down refrain for ages. Dr pasta.” Don’t forget to drink plenty of water to Kapadia says, “Recent research has found remain hydrated. that stretching before a run makes no statistically JOIN A CLUB significant difference towards the prevention of Staying motivated will prove a challenge. injuries. However, stretching after is critical. Make For Uttam Rathod, a 44-year-old sure you schedule stretching within your run time. operations and business development head, Stretch every individual part of your legs, hips and it was a matter of health. “I was diagnosed with back at the very least.” high blood pressure in 2012, and rather than REST taking pills, I decided to change my lifestyle Every few days give your muscels some rest and began to run,” he says. He joined the Shivaji so that they can recover from the rigourous Park Marathon Club in Mumbai, and began training. Even if you feel like getting to train with other runners. Since then, he has up and going for a run or exercising, remember run seven full marathons, one 50 km run and a that you will only damage your body and all your 75 km run as well. Dr Kapadia advises, “Join a training will be in vain. Resting is one of the most running group in your area, so you have partners important things to consider before a marathon. who can motivate you.”

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TECH

With a camera that shoots live HD videos, the fleet of personal lifestyle drones, definitely makes for the most desirable present this Christmas!

T he Hover Camera

With one of the most sensible designs when it comes to drones, the hover camera stands out for good reasons. It has safety, portability and practicality at the top of its list! For those who still don’t get what exactly it is,

UDI U818A-1

If you’re on a budget, this is a good option. With an HD camera capable of recording in a resolution of 1280x720 at 30 frames per second, you won’t be compromising on quality.

However the control distance is only 30 meters, but considering it’s a drone on a budget, you can’t ask for more.

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a hover is a self flying quadcopter with a camera that does just what its name suggests: hovers and takes pictures and video. Roughly the size of an average hardcover book when folded up for travel, you probably wouldn't know it was a camera, let alone a flying one. The Hover Camera's uses face detection technology to track your face and accompany you on your journey. Whether you’re jogging, skating, biking, or street

JJRC H16 Tarantula X6

This drone with a 5MP wide angle camera is one of the best in the market. The camera can also be detached from the drone so you can enjoy your quadcopter without the camera as well. The picture quality is good and the Tarantula comes with an amazing control distance of 300 meters.

dancing, Hover Camera Passport can keep up with your activities as it follows you. Unlike other drones, Hover Camera Passport’s enclosed carbon fiber form factor enables you to grab it mid-air to retrieve it. Designed to be flown out-of-the-box, Hover Camera Passport’s AI actually makes flying this camera a cinch.

Kaideng K70C Sky Warrior

This is one of the best action cameras available in the market today. Affordable, yet without compromising on quality, this drone comes with its own 2M Hawkeye camera, but to make the most of it, we’d suggest adding a GoPro to it. It also has LED lights for night shoots.

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The app revolution is definitely leaving no sphere of life untouched, not even the kitchen! Choosing the right cooking apps can make for a handy digital cookbook. Whether it is for tracking your cooking lists or organizing recipes and ingredients, we chalk out 3 amazing cooking and recipe apps. With Christmas approaching, you know what to do with these!

Yummly

Big Oven

Platforms : Android, iOS Yummly’s greatest strength lies within its search engine.

It provides hundreds of recipes to replicate and experiment with, but you can also customize your searches to fit your specific needs and lifestyle.

Going on a diet, but still want to enjoy a good burger? Yummly’s wise recommendations will have you covered. Have a particularly nasty food allergy you’d rather not deal with anytime soon? Yummly can adjust for that as well. The app will come to learn what you like and don’t like over time and begin recommending recipes more suited for your individual lifestyle. Best of all, Yummly has Instacart built-in, allowing you to use that shopping list to shop on Instacart, then order those items, and, depending on where you live, have them delivered within the hour.

Platforms : Android, iOS Compared to the majority of recipe apps you check out, BigOven is a breath of fresh air. It has a thriving userbase, tons of recipes to explore, and a crisp UI that’s easy to use. Users can simply search for a particular item or a specific type of food, from desserts to drinks.

Once you click the recipe it’ll show the ingredients, approximate preparation time (including baking), the serving size maximum, and if applicable, a calorie count. It’s all very easy to read, the ratings for the recipes are clearly marked near the title using a star system, and info for the user that submitted it is also available. As you can probably see from the screen with the spicy cheese fondue, ads are located at the bottom, but aren’t so obtrusive that they ruin the experience.

All Recipes Dinner Spinner Platforms : Android, iOS Every recipe available from Allrecipes comes from a community of more than 30 million. This extends to the photos, reviews, and ratings, which gives this particular app more of a social feel than others. One huge benefit to this is that you’re able to see what ingredients are on sale and what recipes are the cheapest to make on any given day. The app will also recommend recipes when you walk into certain stores, which could come in handy if you’re in the mood to make something special, but don’t really know what yet. Aside from all of that, Allrecipes comes with all the usual features, like the ability to create shopping lists, save your favorite recipes, and filter your search results by diet, cooking time, and foods you don’t like.

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POINT OF VIEW

Nisha JamVal explores how women can be happier in life

Nisha JamVal on how women can be happier

We need to stop looking down on women as the lesser beings from the eye of our psyche If there’s a woman reversing her car out of a tight spot, men look on with patronising derision‘these women drivers!’

When a wife tries bringing moderation to her husband going the ‘merry’ way at the party, the boys are all sympathy for the man harrowed by her unreasonable nagging!

You see similar instances at work places. Women have to work twice as meticulously as 64 Youth Incorporated JANUARY 2017

men to get any credit! And if a woman works with plumbers, masons and carpenters, they are indifferent to her directions as compared to the so called authority of a man. This is an objective observation more pronounced in India. Examples are plenty, where a woman tries to work in what might be a man's sphere.

Although she is efficient and educated- the male mind is still regressive. Even in 'her' sphere - the home, the man can be authoritarian with no impunity

of being called a nag. That tag exclusively belongs to the woman. Bad enough as this is, we have so many women taking the strange stance of reinforcing male prejudices about men that they are uncomplicated.

A woman once said to me in sweeping judgement -"I never read women authors, they have

such a petty universe compared to a male author!" (Indeed that's why an acknowledged writer took on the pseudonym of a male name-George Elliot) Folks, it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee! Yes some sections of open-minded society acknowledge women as equal as men, but the sad truth is, women have to assert this as much as other marginalised groups who have to fight for their place in the same sunracism, casteism, and allied "isms". And where can this be best addressed? At home, in schools that have an enlightened faculty, in political memoranda, and most definitely in the mindsets of the women who want to win brownie-points with boys. Precious relationships with women need to be celebrated and appreciated genuienly. Before that women need to celebrate women more than denigrate them. You will be surprised how long a little appreciation goes in a relationship.

Women Don’t Often Appreciate Other Women When a woman is able to appreciate another woman, it speaks of self-assurance and inner worth. No one is too big, too great or too famous to receive appreciation and genuine heartfelt acclaim and be part of their success.

You can encourage and bring out the best in your friend.

Positive affirmation and

seeking out the best in someone can transform their lives for the better. From personal experience, friends don’t always share your happiness. They actually sometimes envy even get annoyed at the attention you might garner. You are uncomfortable with your close friends and family from your childhood days who have transformed into beautiful self-assured beings. You expect them to be as dependent as they probably were or then you enjoyed them leaning upon your shoulder.

It is wonderful and wise instead to encourage growth and metamorphosis in your loved ones. You can be an important part of the growth process in your friend and interestingly this pushes your growth too. That is the only way to have long term sustainable relationships. Don’t resent it if someone’s overtaken you, your time will come too and your friend will be there cheering and enjoying your moment of triumph.

Once you train yourself to see the good traits in a person you will always find things to compliment and make their day special. Without realizing it you will be giving yourself something to feel good about.

This of course does not mean

fake compliments to prove points or allow for better networking at work. Being fake and superficial is quite evident, so being smooth and over smart is avoidable. This is about honestly sincerely spreading happiness for yourself and the people you interact with.

It takes self-confidence and self-assurance to give praise and receive it.

Time Magazine's secrets to happiness has sharing, giving compliments and philanthropy as a top runner- not possessionsdresses-friends- handbags (contrary to popular opinion) so get out there and do something to make someone happy or throw yourself into a cause that drives your heart. Or many causes that set your heart on fire.

I’d highly recommend that instead of eating into physical space with material belongings be generous for the sake of yourself. And allow others to be generous with you- it's good for the health of their hearts too. Give and take is the formation of a bond and a long term relationship.

A healthy relationship is based on reciprocity and give and take – where positive affirmations grow and nurture your relationships as opposed to pulling each other down.

Read more of Nisha’s point of view at www.nishajamvwal.blogspot.in, tweet to her @nishjamvwal and write to her at nishajamvwal@gmail.com 2017 JANUARY Youth Incorporated 65

TOP 10

NNEW YEAR,, NEW YOU!

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ou may already be feeling a sense of dread over some of the New Year's resolutions you've told everyone you're going to make. These compelling top 10 New Year's resolutions are far more easy to keep, and are more on the lines of giving yourself rather than letting anything take away from you!

Move over clichéd New Year resolutions, we have got some fun and easy to follow one’s for you!

#4 Give yours elf a little something Inst

ead of focusi ng on cutting sugar or bread out say from your die t, make a resolution to add somethin g another expert sugges ts. How abo ut adding a green vege table to ever y meal or some protein with your sn ack? You can also con sider drink in g a glass or two of more water each d ay.

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#2 Get some ZZZs

Believe it or not getting eight hours of sleep each day ca n go a long way in helping you ov erhau l your life without much eff ort. A good night’s sleep helps yo u burn fat; it decreases your stress levels and improves your immu ne system. It is also said to boost yo ur mood and mental clarit y.

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Have yo like the o small or if you g a it a whirl or runnin hier but g in b m tr y cli eat healt k ing u want to race. If yo here to start, tr y ta an ww in don’t k no k ing class or jo ple o eo o c p h y it gw health Interactin l definitely . p u o r g e onlin ion wil your pass who share r goals. ick to you help you st

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Ever yon e them to has somethi n g t ha b t al providi e f ully presen ng a m i t in their lows n iof ever vacatio mind, nf yb it’s run ody else’s p rom the chaos rob ni rounde ng, maybe it’s lems. Maybe d meal, cook in g a wel o your th ling. W r maybe yoga hatever i away th it is th s more e outsid at e world your pe and bri washes r so ngs you activit y nal center, m to ak a priorit y in you e that magica l r life.

#9 Set goals for a dventure

Life can be fu ll of adventur es, if you make them a priority. Hav e one adventure per week in 2016, and see how far th at takes you. Se tting goals for advent ures and things that give you thrill ca n pump you up like nothing else. B elieve you dese rve it and go for it!

#6 Manage your digital reputation

It's important to re alise that these days your chances of se curing that job of a lifetime depend on much more than your qualifications and CV. Your digita l reputation is crucia l. So, whether it's to support your career or simply to preven t your friends thinki ng you're an idiot, watch what you po st on social networ ks such as Twitter and Facebook.

e been v a h u o y s g #8 Do thin you rted that a st puttinogveloff u o y r that ba c k . O u

That n ants you hed — it w et so lost in the is n fi r e v e n n g rojects ca bligations that we passion p do n a s ay job even start noise of d y finish, or worse, all rt of your never actu ing the creative pa rcis nd faster them. Exe ake you a better a visors lm ur super brain wil which yo r, e lv so notice. problem re sure to a b jo y a d at your . stress less

#10 Contact people you once knew time. Some leave,

People happen all the still stay. Let some stay and some leave and yed get a chance those who’ve left and still sta in. Interact with to be a part of your life aga to in some people you have not talked tact numbers time. Try looking for con even back from of school friends, maybe know that you kindergarten and let them least remember still miss them, or in the ew can turn into them. Maybe people you kn people you know!

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FASHION

STRIPES

The New Year is a month away, and Sakshi Wadhwani tells you what to wear in 2017

F

ashion is a hungry animal that digests the “now” in the blink of an eye and then continues to roam on, looking for the next best thing. It’s now time to bid adieu to 2016 and its fashion trends, and say hello to 2017 and what comes next.

FUNKY PRINTS

When you think your outfit is getting too boring, it’s time to funk it up with those animal prints or how about some drawing inspired clothes. This 2017, make your choice of apparel a little funky.

SLOGAN TEE

Are you Sher-locked, or are you a PotterHead? Does your tee say that you’re a foodie, or it could tell that you call it magic with Chris Martin. Slogan Tees are super cool, so pick your favourite one and flaunt that quirky tee.

FLORAL

Some trends will always be in fashion, floral is one of them. Cute summer dresses or floral shirts, always look fresh.

Customised, printed or embroidered, floral is a good way to go.

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METALLIC TREND

Varying in width and pops of colours, stripes have always been in fashion and 2017 is no exception.

Sweater, shirt, top or pants stripes look good on everything. Right or right? This is the year for bold and bright stripes outfit.

PASTEL PALATTE With the world being obsessed with the pastels, it seems to be setting a trend in 2017. The beautiful pastel hues, simple but beautiful always have been a part of our wardrobe.

Blue, pink, yellow, it’s time to wear all our favourite pastel outfits.

Bringing back the trend from 2014, the metallic trend is here. Carry your flashy fashion statements with a metallic bag, or your metallic shoes, you can also be wearing those amazing looking metallic jeans. Shine on this 2017!

JAZZ UP YOUR HAIR LOOK

BEAUTY

Do you want to do something different without having to undergo a major hair transformation? We have got you covered‌ Has monotony in the hair department finally gotten the best of you? Chances are if you answered yes, you could use a bit of help. Cue: stunning hair accessories. They embellish women of all ages and could make your hair style look nice effortlessly. We chalk out the best hair accessory moments we are crushing over.

1.

Love the girl ones? Take a look at the innocent floral headbands from the Dolce & Gabbana show.

2.

The rose headbands used at Alice and Olivia give a feminine and elegant touch to the overall look.

3.

The gold coin headbands at Dolce & Gabbana is what gives us serious #hairgoals

4.

Midnight blue bow headbands, like the ones at the Alexis Mabille show, go great with a dark, vampy lipstick hue.

5.

Want a simplistic and classy one?

Check out this white hair clip from the Trussardi show.

6.

You can go were extremely chic and minimalistic. Takes cues from the skinny black headbands worn at Barbara Bui

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IMHO

Best of TV / Music / Movies / Books In case you haven’t watched much TV this year, you definitely missed out on a lot. The year 2016 saw some of the best series released which had us gripped since the very first episode.

Here’s a list of what caught our eyes.

VICTORIA

The British series traces the life of Queen Victoria from her early ascension to the throne, her courtship days and how she married Prince Albert. Staring Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria and Tom Huges as Prince Albert, the series is both captivating and historically up to date with facts.

PITCH

THE NIGHT OF

The eight part miniseries revolves around the trial of a PakistaniAmerican who woke up to find he was a suspect in the murder of a woman he partied with just the night before. The series explored the sordid details of the life of an undertrial . It also highlights the delicate relationship between the accused’s family and the future.

When Ginny Baker’s lifelong dream of being a pitcher in a Major League team, her life takes a turn. Playing professional baseball, her career is challenged because of her gender which becomes a bigger problem than she had anticipated.

LUCIFER

THE CROWN

Based on The Audience- an award winning play, The Crown, a Netflix-original drama takes viewers through the life of Queen Elizabeth II right from the 1940s till date. The series starts with her ascending the throne and travels through the decades, personal intrigues, various political rivalries, romance and other parts of her life.

The comedy drama has been adapted from the comic book series The Sandman who later became the protagonist of the spin off Lucifer. Bored of life, Lucifer moves to Los Angeles with an aim to work for humanity. He eventually goes on to become a very just LAPD consultant.

Best of TV / Music / Movies / Books Creating great mashups is sure an artistry — striking the right balance between two songs can be a difficult skill to master.

When they work out, you are left with a unique piece of music.

Mallica Patel makes the choice easier for you!

ONE DIRECTION + ED SHEERAN (STEAL MY GIRL)

The mash up is basically ‘Steal My Girl’ from One Direction with the soundtrack of ‘Don’t’ by Ed Sheeran. It takes some time to link the two but if you are fan of both these artists you are sure to catch the peppy 80’s rock title track working in the background of this song.

RADIOACTIVE SWIMMING POOLS –KENDRICK LAMAR AND IMAGINE DRAGONS

Considering the kind of song radioactive is, a rap as a back ground is totally unexpected in this mashup. The medium-paced radioactive works well with the chilly voice of Kendrick Lamar.

A one of a kind mashup, you shouldn't miss listening to!

POP SONGS MASH UP- 2015/16

Probably not the most famous of them all, but this mashup has got more than 2 million views on YouTube and is the creation of a Youtuber who boasts of a good collection of mashups in his channel. ‘Shut Up And Dance’ to this mashup because ‘Baby You’re ‘Worth It’.

THE CHAINSMOKERSCLOSER| KABIRA MASHUP

Another Youtuber, who created a mashup between two unlikely mashable songs, closer by The Chainsmokers and ‘Kabira’ by Pritam. The song is a cover sang by the youtuber Vidya Vox and Casey Breves who is featuring in the video. Although the two song are completely different they develop into a really beautiful song!

KAPOOR AND SONS MASHUP

This again has been created by DJ Chetas. This mashup has ensured that the slow paced songs like ‘Bol na’ find their space mid way through the song and before you fall into the romantic reverie of the love story it is quick to be replaced by the peppy ‘Kar Gayi Chull.'

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Best of TV / Music / Movies / Books Right from monarchy to the time we attained freedom and laid our Indian Constitution, movies have been produced to bring make the generation politically aware. Kritika Bhatia picks up thrilling political movies for you to enjoy over the weekend!

NAYAK (2001)

This movie stars Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee, Amrish Puri.

It is directed by S. Shankar.

The movie revolves around the life of a common man who accepts the challenge of becoming the Chief Minister for one day, and that changes the fate of the nation.

SARKAR (2005)

SATTA (2003)

This movie starring Raveena Tandon, Atul Kulkarni and Govind Namdeo is a portrait of the nexus between the underworld, businessmen, policemen and politicians. The movie also showed the bigotry of the Indian mindset and how women were used according to the whims of the men.

Based on the term coined by Mahatma Gandhi, it stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgan. Bachchan portrays the role of Dwarka Anand, a man who believes in truth and welfare of society. He decides to construct a regional party with his son to eliminate corruption.

RAAJNEETI (2010)

Staring Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Ajay Devgan, it is directed and produced by Prakash Jha. It draws parallels to the epic Mahabharata where it shows different shades of Krishna, Arjun, Bheem, Duryodhan, and Karna. A sequel will show Katrina Kaif as a powerful politician.

GULAAL (2009) One of Anuraag Kashyap`s best, Gulaal was delayed by over 3 years due to various reasons. It was a story of the struggle for power, it showed a gritty underbelly of student politics and secessionist politics in Rajasthan. The film featured Kay Kay Menon in one of his most powerful roles.

Best of TV / Music / Movies / Books Puja Chagoiwala talks about her book The Front Page Murders and the inspiration Of all the cases you have reported, what made Palande’s case stand out, to an extent that you based your book on it?

It was the sheer amount of blood at the hands of this one person and his cronies. Everyday, while we were covering the story in 2012, worked loose a new gory detail. And it prompted me to delve deeper into what drove the instinct to kill. Plus, there was the fact that this man was an alleged serial killer, but wasn’t a psycho. To me, until then, serial killers were those demented men living in far-away hinterlands.

But Palande was a serial killer who was educated, lived in a posh apartment, and attended glitzy showbiz parties.

What is your take on media trials?

I think the larger question here is accountability in reportage. If we take care of this basic rule of journalism, press coverage would never become media trials. I’m not averse to journalists digging out details when it comes to

cases of public impact and importance. But I’m certainly opposed to voyeuristic preying.

Do you have any message for your readers?

Well, during my years in crime reporting, the one common pattern I’d noticed was that victims of heinous crimes, had never anticipated those assaults, and hence, had never been precautious. So stay alert, and stay safe.

Books Of The Month

ONE INDIAN GIRL BY CHETAN BHAGAT

This talks about the struggles a modern Indian woman faces when society demands she lives her life a particular way.

SULTAN OF DELHI BY ARNAB RAY

The son of a refugee from Lahore who goes from being an arms smuggler to a power broker till his past catches up with him.

EXISTENCE- A NEVER ENDING SEARCH

BY BANSH KISHOR

A man looks for his identity after his private parts are damaged,he is turned into a woman.

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PLACES AND EVENTS FOR THE MONTH

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THYME CUISINE: North Indian, Mediterranean BITES AND BOOZE: The all day pub serves up an interesting range of cocktails and bar bites. We loved the whiskey based Manhattan Dry as well as their Bailey Banana Colada which was a mix of baileys, banana and chocolate. The menu is North Indian and Mediterranean. We picked the Chana Chatpata which we couldn’t stop raving about. We loved the Chicken and Cheese Pita Burgers with spicy kheema and cheese. The Chicken Choosa Kebabs stuffed with cheese are a good option along with the Mutton Kheema Pao Sliders and Chicken Tikka Sandwiches. Thyme focuses on healthy eating and has an interesting range of non alcoholic Kale shots and the refreshing Spiriluna Exilir and salads.

Werecommend the Chocolate Sundae- brownie, vanilla and chocolate ice-cream, chocolate sauce and toasted marshmallows.

FAB OR DRAB: With plenty of options, the restaurant has something for everyone.

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OUT OF THE BLUE CUISINE: European BITES AND BOOZE: Out Of The Blue has cozy interiors, and soft lighting. Their Smoked Chicken Cheese Balls are the perfect combination of cheese and chicken. We also loved the Bianco Pizza with feta cheese, artichokes, mozzarella and rocket leaves, although more feta cheese would be nice.

We sipped on a Fruit of the Forest, a refreshing, fruity cocktail made with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and vodka. Another good offering is the Mai Tai- a potent cocktail of rum, cointreau and pineapple juice. For mains we had the Seared Chicken which was cooked perfectly and served with a creamy mash potato and vegetables. We loved the Pulled Lamb Ragu along with gnocchi and seasonal vegetables. Their Chocolate Fondant oozed molten chocolate and the Vanilla Panacotta too deserves a mention for being full of flavour.

FAB OR DRAB: Reasonably priced food paired with good ambience make this place a winner.

ADDRESS: GROUND FLOOR, LE SUTRA HOTEL, OFF CARTER ROAD, KHAR

24th December, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad (PAID)

Famed singer KK is all set to perform a concert like never been done before. Along with the Mirchi Top 20, the show will be filled with popular hits that will make this one electrifying concert you don't want to miss for a night of good music and more.

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KOYLA CUISINE: North Indian, Mughlai BITES AND BOOZE: With a revamped menu at the Versova outlet of the Koyla, we had to try it for ourselves. Starting from the interior impression of the place, it is done tastefully in a red and silver color scheme. We are raving about the Nawabi Mushroom Tikka which with its cheesy and perfectly spiced flavours could easily beat the other starters. The Sizzling Tandoori Prawns Platter was another delight, given the tenderness and juicy flavours. Going to the mains, the Paneer Lazeez with generous amounts of cashewnuts and fresh paneer cubes is a great option for vegetarians.

However, the best among the mains is the Rogan Josh, a delicacy crafted with delicate texture and aroma which will win you over. We ended with Fresh Rabdi which was a delightful concoction of thickness and sweetness in the perfect measure, something we would definitely head back for!

FAB OR DRAB: With eclectic additions to the menu and a delectable fare, the restaurant delivers on all levels ADDRESS: JP ROAD, VERSOVA, ANDHERI WEST

KKLIVE IN CONCERT

13th January, Venue to be announced, Mumbai (PAID)

SUNBURN ARENA

David Guetta and Robin Schulz are coming to Mumbai for a memorable night. The two promise a night of their biggest hits which will keep you dancing all night long.

14th January, Bhayander (PAID) MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

BandCamp takes you out of the city for a magical night under the stars with your favourite songs to accompany from rock to indie and the blues. There's also hammocks, books, great food and a bonfire.

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GRAFFITI PLANE CARRYING BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL TEAM CRASHES

A plan carrying Brazilian football team Chapeconese crashed in Columbia. In total 72 passengers were declared dead. The team were on their way to Medellin from Bolivia to play the Copa Sudamerica finals against Atletico Nacional. Evacuation operations swung into place, but there were only six survivors. Reports state that the crash was due to low fuel. The irony is that was meant to be a time of celebrations for Chapeconese is now a time of mourning.

FIDEL CASTRO PASSES AWAY

Revolutionary Cuban leader Fidel Castro recently passed away at the age of 90. Castro was one of the world’s most controversial, yet well known leaders. Despite several assassination attempts from the United States, he survived, only to end his journey after a long battle with illness. Following his demise, condolences poured in from world leaders including Vladimir Putin, François Hollande, Jacob Zuma and Pope Francis.

JACKIE CHAN WINS HONORARY OSCAR

After 56 years in the industry and over 200 films actor Jackie Chan has been awarded with an honorary Oscar. The 62 year old star was presented with the honour at the Eighth Annual Governors Awards which were held at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles. While accepting the award, Chan called it a dream. He also spoke about how he used to watch the Oscars as a child with his parents.

ARNAB GOSWAMI RESIGNS

Almost everyone in India was shocked when leading television journalist Arnab Goswami announced his resignation as Editor-in-Chief at Times Now. While announcing his resignation, he repeatedly said that the game has just begun and independent media is going to thrive. There have been speculations whether Goswami will start his own channel or if he will be starting a new company in association with another organization which be on the lines of BBC and CNN.

WITTY WISEY BYTES

Rahul Bhandare

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