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Editorial Volume 1
Issue: 11
August, 2011
Publisher & Editor Bhavani Pramod Kumar Executive Editor Jydip Mukherji Associate Editor V S Venkatesan Our feature writers Sshupriti Chuck Smith K. L. Vishwakarma Sales Managers N.Uday Kumar Mansoor Ali Baig Layout & Designing Mokkarala Raviteja Administration Sada Lakshmi Yadav Web Designer Thirupati Botla Photographers M.Vidya Sagar Rao Sanjay Chary
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ello Hyderabad! Namaste! Adab! Goodmorning! While we begin a new day, shedding another leaf from the course of our lives, with many promises to keep, miles to go before we sleep. Another day recedes in the history of our favourite city of Hyderabad, the most happening city of India. A land of unlimited business opportunities, a city that has emerged as the most preferred business and tourist destination. Aptly have we themed this edition as ‘Destination Hyderabad’, to showcase to the world this land of growing opportunities, across all spheres. Corporations from around the world have realised the need for their presence in Hyderabad. It promises a premier business opportunity from India and are already here making phenomenal strides in key industries. Key Business Sectors making rapid forays include Poultry, Mines and Minerals, Construction, Information Technology/ ITES, Pharmaceuticals and Bulk Drugs, Biotechnology, Gems & Jewellery, Food & Agro Processing, Textile / Leather, Automobiles and Auto Components and Healthcare. The City houses several technotownships, Hardware Parks, Software Parks, Apparel Export Parks, Special Economic Zones, and Industrial Promotion Parks. Moreover, tourism in Hyderabad has caught the fancy of millions of national and international tourists, who throng the city in large numbers experiencing its unique charm of modernity in antiquity. Its antiquity, heritage and rich culture still in tact inspite of the quantum leap the city has taken in developing a fully diversified industrial base. Hyderabad is also a seat of learning with several universities, professional colleges and institutes of excellence. Besides the city promises the lowest cost of living and education among Indian cities.
The National Geography magazine in its article ‘Emerging Global Cities of the World’ has rated Hyderabad as the “Next Silicon Valley”. NASSCOM in its survey jointly with Mckinsey has ranked Hyderabad as the number one city in India for IT Enabled Services. The city features among the six Indian cities ranked among the top eight global outsourcing centres, according to a study. Hyderabad offers highly conducive industrial environment, abundant skilled and trained manpower, world-class infrastructure, businessfriendly government policies with simplified procedures and good global connectivity. Hyderabad is at the forefront of the revival of India’s economic engine and highlights the new Indian growth driven by knowledge and education. It is a perfect example of the harmony of old and new India. Besides the cover story on ‘Destination Hyderabad’, this issue features other related stories including a story on shopping in Hyderabad. The Food Times this month gives you an overview of the cuisine of Hyderabad. Our Career Times section features an interesting peace on techniques to enhance our memory captured during the recent visit of Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, the Guinness Record holder for memory. Besides we have our regular dose of fashion, film celebrity interview, Bollywood gossip, horoscope and tourist hot spots of Hyderabad. The Relationship Times features an enlightening peace on how to handle a child who throws tantrums in public. Those of you who may be interested to know about the aspects of vastu related to bedrooms check out our vastu section. All in all we have endeavoured to package it to suit your interests. Please do send in your feedback on this edition. Here’s wishing you all ‘A Happy Independence Day’ and Id Mubarak!
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Inside Times
Event Times Events Calender.......................................................6 Cover Story: Metro News Special Destination Hyderabad ...................................7 to 10 Shopping Times Hyderabad Shop Guide ................................11 to 15 Food TImes Welcome to the Grand Feast .......................16 to 17 National times 64 years after: India shining or burning? ......18 to 19 Fashion times Unearthing the latest Fashion ......................20 to 21 Chatpat Times Krrish sequel to be shot in the city Saif-Kareena to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day Rivalry between Shahrukh and Sunny John married to Genelia ...............................22 to 23 MOvie Times ‘I don’t believe in blind date’ Genelia ...........24 to 25
16 Career Times Come out with flying colours
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People in news Hina Rabbani - Pakistan’s first woman foreign minister, Mary Blige sexually abused, Katie Price wants to have 12 husbands.............................28 Relationship times Coping up with tantrum throwing Kids................................29 Health times Keeping Lifestyle Diseases away..............................30 to 31
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Literary times ‘Miss New India’ : Review...................................................32 Reality times Premium living at a value price .........................................33 Vastu Times Bedrooms that provide relaxed life ...........................34 to 35 horoscope times Monthly Forecast.......................................................36 to 37
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t ‘Vush Kaki,’ a Telugu street play and ‘Molagapodi,’ a Tamil play at Ravindra Bharathi
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t ‘ Friends Of Cinema short film screening at Lamakaan-GVK one, Banjara hills t ‘Abhisar’, an assamese play at Ravindra Bharathi
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t ‘ Paintings Exhibition at Taj Krishna t ‘ ‘Concours Photo 2011’ - photo competition at The Alliance Francaise
t ‘ Lucknowi Food Festival from 16th to 19th Aug at Ellaa Hotel t ‘ Bollywood Night at Touch
t ‘ ‘Winged Migration’, a film screening at Goethe-Zentrum t ‘ ‘Retro Legendary Act’ live music performance at Hard Rock Cafe
t ‘ ‘Italian food festival from 22nd to 31stAug at Encounters, Taj Krishna t ‘ Global Food safety Management Programme from 22nd to 25th Aug at Lemon Tree Hotel
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t ‘JAL-Band Live in Concert at HITEX t ‘Android Workshop’ at IIT Hyderabad
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t ‘ Hyderabad Marathon starts from Necklace Road
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t ‘ ‘Ladies Nite with Dj Andy! at Xtreme Sports Bar(Karkhana)
t ‘ The Mobile Beat India 2011: App Developer Conference’ at Hyderabad t ‘ ‘Rejuvenate with Nature’ Walk at Sanjeevaiah Park
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t ‘ ‘Femme Fiesta’, with Dj Amar at Firangi Paanirate
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t ‘ ‘Treasures of Ancient China’, an art exhibition from 29th june to 22nd Aug at Salarjung Museum
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t ‘ ‘Paintings By Puja Bahri from 20th to 21st Aug at Kalakriti Art Gallery
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t ‘Agrawal community ‘Matrimonial Meet’ at Mercure Hotel, Chirag Ali Lane
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t ‘ ‘The Freedom Ride 2011’ a cycling competion at Novotel / HICC.
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t Hindu Metro Plus ‘Lifestyle Show’ at Hitex Exhibition Grounds
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t ‘ Mr & Miss Corporate Fashion Show at HITEX
t ‘ ‘KBR Loop’, By Hyderabad Bicycling Club at K B R Park
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t ‘Ramadhanya,’ a Kannada play at Ravindra Bharathi
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t ‘ Exhibition of Paintings from 20th to 31stAug at Kalakriti Art Gallery
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t ‘The Emerging Palette’, an art exhibition at Shrishti Art Gallery
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t ‘ Bird Watching at Hyderabad Central University
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t ‘ ‘Born in Absurdistan’ German film screening at Lamakaan
t ‘SFW: Home’, film screening at The English And Foreign Languages University
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t ‘ Swiss Film screening Week from 23rd to 30th Aug at English and Foreign Language University
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t ‘Fusion Platter’ a fusion buffet of traditional Andhra dishes at Kuchipudi , Katriya Hotel & Towers
t ‘ ‘Gehena Hyderabad’ an art exhibition at Taj Krishna
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t ‘Germany Is Waiting’, a Lecture at Goethe -Zentrum, Nampally
t ‘SO YOU THINK YOU CAN TWIST????’, a dance competition auditions and quarterfinals from 7th to 8th Aug at Padmashali Bhavan
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t ‘Art Of Living’ Course from 4th to 7thAug at Padmavathi Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam, Dilsukhnagar
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t ‘Eshwar Allah Tero Naam’, a play at Lamakaan
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t ’Les Miserables’, a Play at Ravindra Bharathi
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t ‘Liquid Buffet’ from 15thJul to 12thAug at Haldi, Novotel- Hyderabad Airport.
t ‘Frames Of India 2: Essence Of India’, a photography exhibition from 7th to 11th Aug at Pegasus Art Gallery
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t ‘Ramzan Mubarak’, a Food Festival from 29thJul to 31stAug at The Golkonda Hotel
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t ‘Curries From Karavali’, a Food Festival from 1st to 31stAug at Spice Junxion, Taj Deccan
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t ‘Saturday Sensational Sounds’ dance & dine at News Cafe
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Destination Hyderabad Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse on the World Map, finds Jydip Mukherji
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yderabad, the ‘pearl city’, located in the Southern part of the country is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by Hussain sagar, a man made lake. This fifth largest city of India that boasts of an ancient civilisation and culture comprises of Muslims and Hindus largely. On entering Hyderabad, visitors are immediately blinded by the urban maze of gleaming malls and glassfronted office blocks. However,
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once they discover the charming Old City, they realise there is substance behind the shiny surfaces. Once known as Bhagya Nagaram (City of Fortune), this ancient city of India has grown from a mere 400,000 people that once ambled along the streets to an approximated 8.3 Million that jostle around in a buzz. The city has grown to merge surrounding urban nodes and has thus been classified as an A-1 status city, joining the list of other A-1 cities
such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore. Massive infrastructure development has given impetus to the growth of Tourism in Hyderabad. Hyderabad has turned into a Tourist hot spot for domestic and international travelers. The city by virtue of its unique position on the map of India presents a confluence of cultures and traditions. Often described as a link between the north and the south, and a meeting place of the east and the west, the 400 years old city is known for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. The name itself brings up visions of a vibrant city of minarets and modern high - rise buildings. A natural and sophisticated blend of old and new, the old ‘Nawabi’ culture with the modern pro-active approach and hospitality. A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city. Its palaces and buildings, houses and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural individuality of their own, which makes Hyderabad a city of enchantment. The New York Times has featured Hyderabad among 41 others as the top most destinations to visit in 2011. It is the only Indian destination to get place in this prestigious travel list. Hyderabad fondly known as “City of Nizams” is famous for its world famous heritage sights- Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace and Golconda Fort. A host of tourist spots besides these make Hyderabad the most attractive place to visit. Hyderabad is home to the world’s largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City as well as the second largest film industry in the country, the Telugu Film Industry known popularly as Tollywood. The city is also known to be a sporting destination with many national and international games
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conducted here. Hyderabad has become a preferred conference venue in India as well as the world, with many conferences and meetings taking place in the city. Especially after the development of HITEX, the hot bed of hosting such events.
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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has encouraged private sector to set up a green field International airport at Shamshabad, which is among the top airports in Asia, besides an intricate network of high quality roads with flyovers, 4-lane elevated expressway, Outer Ring Road. With all the modern facilities provided to its citizens in terms of transport, real estate, hotels, adventure spots, etc. MMTS, Public transport system and soon to come up Metro Railway have enhanced the inter-connectivity within the city. The 11.6 kilometres long elevated expressway, named
after former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao on the National Highway (NH 7) leading to the international airport is the longest flyover in thecountry. The effort is to ensure smooth and rapid flow of traffic from anywhere to anywhere in the city. The Government is also setting up dedicated infrastructure for power, water, drainage, transport for the convenience of the industries and workers. Massive investments in Infrastructure development has led the city to take a quantum leap as a leading IT & ITES, Education, Medical, Biotechnology and Industrial hub and there by converging as the ultimate point of progress. Information Technology continues to lead the pack of diverse activities that have mushroomed here. IT Exports from AP touched a record high of Rs 12,521 crores, a 65% volume growth over last year. The development of a township with state-of-the-art facilities called HITEC City prompted several IT and ITES companies to start their operations from the city. Hyderabad has also been referred to as the second Silicon Valley of India next to Bangalore.
services industry. Microsoft (the largest R&D campus outside the US), Computer Associates, Amazon, GE, IBM,AMD, Accenture, Google, Motorola, DuPont, Deloitte, Oracle Corporation, Dell, Franklin Templeton, Qualcomm, Agilent, ADP, UBS AG, Rockwell Collins, Bank of America, CSC, Verizon, Convergys, Texas Instruments, HewlettPackard, Virtusa, are some the Fortune 500 companies that have significant presence in Hyderabad.
For all the comparisons, Hyderabad continues to retain its magnetism and has become the destination for international investment. There are over 100 multi speciality hospitals, attracting several professionals, researchers and medical tourists ( patients) looking for high quality medicare at attractive prices. Hyderabad is a major centre for pharmaceuticals with companies such as Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Matrix Laboratories, Hetero Drugs Limited, Divis Labs, Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Lee Pharma and Vimta Labs being housed in the city. Initiatives such as Genome Valley, Fab City and the Nano Technology park have created extensive infrastructure in bio-technology.
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destination to visit as well as settle down including its cosmopolitan nature, better civilization (nonfeudalistic and non-castist people), better quality of life, better culture etc. One can taste various cuisines; watch good movies in Hindi/Telugu/English screened in theatres with good crowd, jobs with better work profile, good educational institutions and many more. Ask anything a good city offers, you will get it here at Hyderabad. Make no mistake ninety nine percent of Hyderabadies are migrants. There are some who came in a few centuries back and some who came in a few decades back and are part of Hyderabadi There are many other things culture. Hyderabad welcomes all. Hyderabad is a city that has a that make Hyderabad the ultimate
Like many Indian cities, Hyderabad has witnessed a remarkable growth in the real estate business, thanks to a predominantly informationtechnology-driven boom in the 1990s and the retail industry growth over the last few years which have spurred hectic commercial activity. Many International and national brands have set up retail chains here A number of mega malls have arrived or are being built in the city. Precise estate demand in the suburban and rural areas surrounding Hyderabad has gone up exponentially leading to reckless increase in prices over the past few years.
moderate climate throughout the year. The best time to visit this city is after the monsoons i.e., October to March. The summers can get hot, but evenings are usually pleasant thanks to the cool sea breeze. The city does not experience harsh winters and it becomes moderately cool towards the end of the year. The monsoons are from June to September after which the weather becomes very pleasant and enjoyable. But as such because of excellent weather conditions tourists have extended the visiting period to the city anywhere between June and March.
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Shopping Times
Shopping Times presents where and what to shop at a bargain price while you are visiting the city.
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yderabad is one of the best places for people visiting the city to shop. For centuries it has been a major shopping center due to the presence of ports in close proximity and a huge merchant community. Shopping in Hyderabad’s various bazaars and outlets allows visitors valuable insight into the local culture, as well as the opportunity to hunt for unique gifts and beautiful souvenirs. Today the city offers almost everything both from traditional to modern stuffs found in big malls. The teeming bazaars of the old city, in the midst of which stands the 400-year-old Charminar as well as the modern shopping complexes and ultra-modern malls in the newer areas of the city add to the charm of Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Shop Guide
The main commercial areas are open from Monday to Saturday except in the Charminar area, where some shops remain closed on Fridays. Street-side bazaars remain open on Sundays too. The Abids Road becomes a paradise of book lovers on Sundays. The lucky shopper may find a rare old book or a collector’s issue of a magazine selling on the street at a throwaway price. Bargaining is a must on the street - a safe margin to ask for is 10 to 15 percent off the stated price. Commerce in Hyderabad begins around 10:30 am. You must check each item before you buy, for it is difficult to return or exchange merchandise except in the large stores. In any case care should be taken to get the receipt of items bought.
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What to buy in Hyderabad ? Pearls: It is called the city of pearls due to a large variety of both natural and cultured pearls it offers, often embellished with gold and silver. Basra pearl the most popular pearl is unrivalled in terms of color and luster. The rice-pearl, a tiny variety of pearl, lends itself to exquisite designs. The flourishing trade of pearls at Hyderabad attracts tourist and connoisseur alike.
Hyderabadi Lacquered Bangles: These are very colorful and a must buy especially the ones from the Laad Bazaar area near Charminar. Captivating charm of these glass and lac bangles of the Old City make them the most admired ornament of a bride-to-be.
Jewellery: A shopper can get all types of semiprecious stones and Jewellery including the everfamous Pearls. Silver jewelry here can be found with excellent delicate craftsmanship. It is called filigree work here. Intricately twisted strands of silver are braided together, hammered out into a gentle latticework of frail artistic grandeur. Typical filigree work can be found in key chains, boxes, trays, etc also. Hyderabad is also famous for colorful stones and jewelry made out of it. Bidriware: A type of encrusted metalwork where one metal is inlaid or overlaid on another. It derives its beauty from the contrast created by the black background. Whether things of ornamental use like glass and studded bangles of Bidri or of daily utility such as plates, bowels, vases, ashtrays, trinket boxes, hukka bases etc Bidri work brings alive the splendor of the Nizams days. The market around Charminar is the best location for Bidriware shopping.
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Sarees: The grace and beauty of Pochampalli sarees is not unknown among the admirers of this Indian attire. Pochampalli a village near the city where one can actually see how these sarees are woven is bound to fascinate the onlooker by a variety of prints and materials used for the purpose. Other equally popular sarees brought from nearby Venkatagiri, Siddipet, Gadwal, Naryanpet and Dharmavaram towns are other specialities to shop. Sarees can be bought practically from anywhere in Hyderabad. Some of the preferred saree centers are MG Road, Patny Circle, General Bazaar, Abids, Nampally, Somajiguda, Charminar, Koti, Sultan Bazaar, etc.
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Kalamkari: Are the famous pen painted fabric which are done in beautiful colors. These are used for clothing and wall decorations. The Kalamkari work is practiced in two styles, the Machilipatnam and the Kalahasti. A general theme in these works is the portrayal of mythological characters. The hand painted fabric and Nirmal painting, using dyes to create memorable scenes from the Mahabharat and the Ramayana, generates awe and mystery among people and is sought after in Hyderabad.
The Lambadri mirror works: The Lambadas tribe, who are a part of Telangana, possess the art of transforming any ordinary piece of cloth into a colorful piece of art by just a needle and thread. They extensively use mirrors to add to the beauty. They wear this clothing as their customary attire. Blouses and skirts are embroidered with mirrors and very small and flat metallic disks. Typical items in this work include cushion covers, bags, shirts, kurtas, bedspreads etc. Handicrafts: Andhra Pradesh has a rich culture of handicraft works. Wooden works like toys made by carving wood with beautiful figures are quite famous. These are called Nirmal and Kondapally toys. The city is a paradise for decorative items like showpieces
and wall hangings including Bidri metal craft (silver inlaid on metalcopper and zinc), gun metal craft, stone carvings, wood carvings, brassware, Pembarthi sheet metal art and Kalamkari .
Zardozi- Embroidery Work: A Specialty of Hyderabad is Zardozi (Silk thread and cord) embroidery work. One can find an amazing collection of embroidered sarees, Lacchas (Long tops paired with long skirts and dupatta), ghagra and cholis (skirt and blouse), salwaar kamiz and even sandals with embroidery work. These are particularly exquisite when purchased at Charminar. Prices depend mainly on the amount and quality of work put in.
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Himroo: Himroo is the traditional occupation of the state but has become quite rare today. A very special fabric is used mainly for shawls, bed springs, and furnishing.
Handlooms: These colorful creations born in the state are a tribute to Andhra history to its woman; Handloom Fabrics like Cotton and Silk are used for clothing especially in the summer, which are very hot and humid. Replicas of some of the famous statues kept at the Salar Jung museum can be bought from the outlet inside the museum along with calendars, posters and showpieces depicting other collections inside.
Ikat weaving : Ikat is one of the most unique of Andhra’s handloom heritage, a craft that survives even today. Typical items include sarees, blankets, mats, carpets, coasters, fancy bags etc Ikat Fabric of Andhra Pradesh is distinct from the Ikat fabrics of north India. These indigenous varieties of the craft combine an intricate technique with splendid artistry of form. One is bound to get fascinated by a variety of prints and materials used for the purpose.
Shopper’s Paradises: Chenetha Bhavan Nampally. Handloom House, Nampally. Cottage Industries Emporium, Minerva Complex, Secunderabad. Lepakshi, RTC Crossroads and Gun foundry. Bidri Work at Abids. khadicrafts at Lakdi-ka-pul. Brassware, gun craft at Basheerbagh. Grassware, gun craft at Basheerbagh.
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Popular Shopping Hubs:
Basheerbagh-Abids-Nampally. Begum Bazaar - Osmanganj - Moazzam Jahi Market. Charminar-Patthargatti-Lad Bazaar. Mahatma Gandhi Road - General Bazaar - Rashtrapathi Road. Monda Market. Narayanguda – Chikkadpally. Secretariat Road – Khairatabad. Sultan Bazaar - Koti - Troop Bazaar. Banjara Hills/Jubilee Hills. Shilparamam.
discounts offered by big brands, one is sure to get big stuff at great price offers. There are a number of shopping malls Keeping pace with the changing times, their has been a that one can choose from like Hyderabad Central, City rapid metamorphosis of shopping experience with the Centre, Big Bazar, Brand factory, In-orbit Mall, Shopper’s fusion of the traditional markets with a whole lot of mega- Stop, Pantaloons, Westside and MPM Mall to name a few. sized malls sprouting up all over the city. The shopping centres are huge and well-equipped with the best amenities The city with its numerous stores selling popular arts and and stores that feature both internationally well-known crafts, besides the imposing malls is definitely one good brands as well as home-grown ones. Western outfits, stop for spending some money. All in all the rich ethnic Jewellery, designer wear, perfumes, accessories and all the and handloom industry along with the recently come up big international brands are available here for the style- mega-malls gives you a unique fusion of modernity in preferring younger lots. If one can keep a tab on the periodic traditionality at Hyderabad. Shopping Malls In Hyderabad:
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Welcome to the Grand Feast
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he state of Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its delectable cuisine along with its rich cultural heritage. Unlike most other states, the cuisine of Andhra Pradesh includes both the original Andhra cuisine and the more famous Hyderabadi cuisine. The cuisine of Andhra is mostly vegetarian though the coastal areas are known for their preference for sea food. Dosa
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A typical Andhra meal usually consists of five types of dishes comprising of pickles, chutneys and powders besides rice, which is served with sambar, vegetables and some other lentil preparations on a banana leaf. Non-vegetarian dishes also form a part of traditional Andhra cuisine. The Pulihora or tamarind rice, hot chilly-mirchi bajji, an aromatic green chutney called ‘Gongoora’ , savories such as murkus, pakodas, vadas besides the typical south indian dishes idlys, dosas, upma and uthapam are hugely popular. CITY TIMES | August 2011 | 16
As opposed to the traditional delicacies of Andhra which are characterised by a liberal use of spices, the Hyderabadi cuisine is more hot and spicy. First developed in the kitchens of the Nizams, the cuisine is largely inspired by the Mughlai cuisine. A fine blend of herbs, spices, fresh fruits and condiments give the mouthwatering dishes a very distinguishable taste. A result of the amalgamation of Muslim techniques and meats with the vibrant spices and ingredients of the Hindus, its tastes range from sour and the sweet, the hot and the salty and studded with dry fruits and nuts. Hyderabadi cuisine is famous for its non vegetarian preparations and its most famous dish is the biryani - prepared with rice and meat. Other popular nonvegetarian dishes are ‘Kababs’, which are meat pieces or minced meat cooked in many different styles such as ‘Boti Jhammi’, ‘Kalmi’, ‘Shikampur’, ‘Sheek’, ‘Laganke-Kababs’, ‘Dum-ke-kababs. ‘Kormas’ is yet another preparation in which meat or vegetables are cooked in rich creamy gravy. Another specialty of this cuisine is ‘Keema Methi’ which is minced meat with fenugreek
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Lamb, the most widely used meat in the non-vegetarian dishes. Among vegetarian dishes ‘Bagara Baingan’, ‘Mirch-ka-salan’, ‘Tomato Qoot’ and ‘Shahi Dahi Vadas’ are some of the popular preparations. Hyderabad cuisine is also famous for its wide range of desserts. Payasam, a pudding made with rice and milk; ‘Double-ka-Meetha’, a bread and cashew nut pudding; Sheer khurma, a Hyderabadi delicacy with dry fruits and dates; ‘Qubani-ka-Meetha’, a stewed apricot dessert; Ande-ka-Piyosi made with eggs, almonds and purified butter; ‘Badam-ki-Jhab’, a candy and ‘Dil-e-Firdaus’, a rich, milk-based sweet are some of the city’s popular desserts. No meal is complete without the traditional paan, which is betel leaf stuffed with a mixture of betel nuts and spices which is folded in the betel leaf and held together with a clove. All you have to do is make yourself comfortable and feel like a Nizam!
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Hyderabadi cuisine presents a unique blend of Andhra and Nizam delicacies that leaves you longing for more, reports Food Times Double-ka-Meetha
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64 years after: India shining or burning? India celebrates it’s 65th year of Independence on 15th August 2011, but have we achieved complete independence ? Jydip Mukherji looks at what Independence day means to you & me. Light of Freedom dawns on India: 15th August, 1947
Red Fort at Delhi. Every patriotic soul watched with excitement and paid tribute to the martyrs.
On the eve of India’s independence, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru famous speech “Tryst with Destiny” symbolising hope and triumph, marked the beginning of a free India. India got its independence finally on 15th August 1947 after a long drawn out struggle where thousands laid down their lives to liberate India from the clutches of British rule. It was this day when India’s tricolor flag was unfolded by Pandit Nehru on the ramparts of the
64 years after: 15th August, 2011 Independence Day is a national holiday in India. The arrangement begins a month before the D-day and the roads are embellished with ribbons and Indian flags. Flag-hoisting ceremonies are executed across India by state governments. However, the chief event is conducted in New Delhi, the national capital where the Prime Minister unfurls the tricolor at the ramparts of Red Fort marked by a salutation of 21 guns, and addresses the nation. The Prime Minister’s speech holds significance as it pays tribute to the great souls who sacrificed their lives for nation’s independence and reveals the achievements of the nation during the past year beside discussing significant issues and proposing steps for further growth.
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more than merely celebrating the anniversary of India’s free statehood. On this day India attained a major part of Asian subcontinent’s 562 extensively spread territories besides British owned states. The day symbolises the victory of Indian patriotism from the repression of the British colonialism. Men and women from all over India joined hands to fight for India’s freedom. Many were acclaimed while others contribution went unnoticed. However, praise wasn’t what they desired for. It was the dream of free India which motivated them to walk the path of struggle unselfishly. Neither did they battle for their region nor for their natives, but for an integrated India. It is a day to pay tribute to our saviors because of whom we are breathing in free India.
What does it mean to you today? This year India is celebrating it’s 65th year of independence. Find it hard to believe? The one’s sitting high up there in the position of governance may be the only one’s who find that easy to believe..as they have been busy all these years in abusing their power and amassing wealth in the name of taxes and kickbacks. But what does this Independence Day mean to the common man? To me and you? The British and other nations that ruled our country did their best to loot our natural resources and export them to other parts of the world for their own economical growth and power. The British Raj was also responsible for levying heavy taxes on the poor farmers so that the land could never be their own and they would forever
remain indebted to the landowners. 15th August 1947, was “apparently” a proud moment for Indians for we were at last free from the clutches of a draconian foreign rule and the land now truly belonged to US! We keep hearing of the sacrifices and the amount of bloodshed that was shed in getting us this very “valuable” Independence and freedom for our country. But, does all of that really have any significance today? Do we truly value that sacrifice or the lives that were lost, in the name of our country? What does Independence Day really mean to you? For most people today, it’s just like any other day that is enjoyed being a public holiday. Some people feel patriotic just because they go to the flag hoisting ceremony in the morning and sing the national anthem...Just a moment of patriotism, after which it is all forgotten. A few guilty ones may even buy the cheap flags from the roadside beggars and flash them in their cars or homes or put it on their dresses to show their “so called “ patriotic feelings. But, is that really being patriotic? The politicians are busy ruling the people (or should I say imposing rules) that nobody is happy with. Inflation keeps the common man on the run to make more and more money that is never enough to feed the hungry mouths in any household. The prices of all essential commodities today are atrociously high..that includes
the common man’s food like dal, rice, sugar and vegetables. With the high rate of poor in our country. One wonders how they are surviving?
Aspi r a ti o n s belied! Mission unaccomplished The politicians of today have replaced the Britishers and continue to loot the country and the poor man by levying heavy taxes, having rampant corruption in bureaucratic offices, and being involved in scams of all kinds. The common man bears the brunt of all that goes on in the parliament house. I wonder if Independence Day has any real significance for these politicians? The farmers even today are committing suicide. Surplus grain is found rotting in the government sponsored go-downs in every monsoon and tons of food gets wasted as millions starve in our country...but their prices never come down. What does this country really mean to the common man? to you and me? Are we truly proud of our heritage and inheritance? Do we really behave like “sisters and brothers” in the hour of need or are we just pawns in the hands of the clashing political parties who rule and divide us in the name of religion, caste creed, color, regions and languages etc..
Wake up before it’s too late To me Independence Day reminds me of the fact that our country is in our hands now and it is up to us to save it from being lost or looted from the hands of foreigners or our own people. We have had enough of bloodshed in the name of Independence and yet we continue to fight for this same freedom with our neighbors like Pakistan, Srilanka, China, not to mention the inner turmoil that goes on in several states. We need to free ourselves from the chains that bind us...these are the chains of caste, creed, religion, region, languages and states. We need to unite and become ‘ONE’ again...Hindustan, Bharat and India should become ONE...The day each and every Indian in this country is proud to say “fearlessly” that “I am an Indian” ...will truly be the day of “Independence”... But will that happen? Will you rise to the occasion and save India, when the need arises? Are you willing to give up your life for it? Are you willing to fight for your “rights” and attain true freedom in this country? It’s time to think and reflect as to what Independence day truly means to you. Wake up friends! Wake up! Jai Hind
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Fashion Times
Unearthing the latest Fashion A look good and feel confident apparel is the trend of the present youngsters, finds Fashion Times
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eens are switching over to light and cool fabrics than the heavy glittering costumes. Changing days and the changing mind sets result in the changing trend of apparels. Tradition and custom of dressing are getting transformed by modernisation and trendy look. Fashion is relentlessly updating and recycling as physical presentation is becoming a vital part of any discipline of career. Today’s fashion might be an outdated number for the next season. Fashion is growing in parallel with the fast moving world. Convergence of thoughts and ideas in the young minds of the fashion designers develop new and trendy costumes that are attractive for the teens. The older generation trends are also getting refurbished with modern looks and trends suitable for the present day youths. Corporate men and women prefer the latest modern and trendy apparels to get gazing eyes of the colleagues. Youth, always have a desire to be a centre of attraction. metro
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The trendy stylish pants with super cool designs and prints attract the teens of the day. The short skirts and the bell bottoms of the earlier generations are taking a rebirth with trendy designs. The modern youngsters welcome the most unique stand-alone designs and trends with vibrant colours. Youth believe in lively dressing than dressing for the sake of it which is a most welcoming culture of the present era. Hefty people prefer outfits that show them slim and tall and the short people prefer outfits that show them tall and smart. Fashion designers are much knowledged in designing attires for all figures. Jodhpur pants, saggy skirts, cocktail shirts, mini tops and ankle touching skirts, royal house coats, attractive short pants, glamorous party wears, long flowing gowns, knee fit pants are few that are lined up in the racks of teens today. The gothic clothing has an ever-lasting attractiveness among the youth. Youth opt for the cotton casuals than the silky party wears. Little jackets, trendy tops and long run thigh fit skirts are preferred by young gals and the guys prefer cool freaky t-shirts with funky shots. The current trend of dressing is the add-on of attractive accessories suitable for the apparel. Accessories are a major part of trendy gals than freaky boys except for the stylish caps and the chill goggles. Gals’ accessories include matching hand bags, appropriate ear rings and hand rings, eye-catching watches and dazzling hats with breezy hair styles and colours. Not to forget the hep shoes of guys and trendy heals of gals. Teens, today, have an exclusive wardrobe filled funky dazzling apparels with toning accessories for them to give a harmonising look. Youth always have an ambition to be a trend-setter of the season and the wardrobe collection will be based on the trends of the season. Precisely, a look good and feel confident apparel is what the trend of the present epoch.
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Chatpat Times Krrish sequel to be shot in the city Rakesh Roshan’s sequel to Krrish, is all set to go on floors this October in Hyderabad and not Mumbai. The set to be completed by late September has been designed to resemble a business hub in Mumbai so that Hrithik can shoot in the very places without the crowds hounding him while he performs his stunts. The script of the film requires Hrithik Roshan, the lead actor who plays a superhero to perform hi-octane stunts in the busy streets of Mumbai. “Hrithik cannot shoot amidst heavy Mumbai traffic.
This would require stopping traffic. The entire city would then come to a halt. Thus shooting in the real streets of Mumbai is practically impossible. Hence, the filmmakers required to have a set erected which would represent Mumbai,” revealed a source. “The idea is to recreate the posh Bandra Kurla Complex. Rakesh Roshan first went to ND studio in Karjat but decided it was not possible to go ahead with the design there.The design would have required him to build roads in the studio, which was not feasible. Plus he was also looking at reducing the production cost as much as possible and building a set in Mumbai would be far more expensive than building one in Hyderabad,” says the source.
Rivalry between Shahrukh and Sunny during the filming of Darr itself that the Chopra’s were giving Shahrukh Khan’s character, the bad guy in the film more weight than that of his own. Shahrukh was still a new kid on the block back then and Sunny Deol was a superstar. And of course, when it’s a superstar, ego does gets hurt. Post the release of Darr, everything is history. Shahrukh ‘the baadshah’ Khan and Sunny Deol didn’t have many films to boast of. Since then, it’s been Sunny paji has never been good friends with SRK. Wondering why the entire Mahabharat again! The rivals would clash again this year, not physically though. Shahrukh Khan’s Don 2 has been scheduled for a Christmas release, this we have known for long now. But Sunny Deol wants to The rivalry between Shahrukh Khan release his upcoming flick I Love and Sunny Deol goes back to the New Year’ on December 23rd. days of Darr. Sunny paji was upset Last year, Sunny was supposed to metro
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have released Yamla Pagla Deewana for Christmas, but he postponed its release for Akshay’s Tees Maar Khan. But when it comes to SRK, guess paji wouldn’t be so friendly, Will have to wait and see if the two heavyweights would clash?
Saif-Kareena to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day Speculation is ripe that Saifeena will tie the knot on the Valentine’s Day in 2012. The duo will exchange rings on the same day itself. Though the duo is tightlipped about their coming wedding, the couple has been discussing marriage with close ones. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are going steady and steady with their relationship for amny years and they are very desperate to walk down the aisle but the only thing that is coming along their way is their career. Kareena is in her best
phase of her career. She has couple of promising projects lined up for release and looking forward to it eagerly. But the beautiful actress has not signed any new films and this throws a signal that now she wants to give a small break to her acting career and enjoy married life. Whereas, Saif is also quickly wrapping up his highly awaited project ‘Agent Vinod’. The couple is believed to make an official announcement about their wedding during the press conference of ‘Agent Vinod’.
John married to Genelia Pandit Bhagawat Guruji ‘s claim that he recited actual mantras and performed actual puja while filming John Abraham and Genelia D’Souza’s marriage sequence for the film ‘Force’ came as a big shock for all. According to the pandit, John and Genelia are husband and wife now. Miffed with the Pandit’s claim, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah burst out his anger over the pandit’s claim and said, “Countless number of weddings have been performed in Hindi cinema, but this is the first time that I have come across someone so keen to be in the limelight that he
can go far enough to claim to have married Genelia D’Souza off.” According to Vipul Shah, the Pandit wanted to gain attention with these 15 minutes appearance. “I don’t hold anything against Pandit Bhagwat Guruji but will not let anyone point a finger at the leading lady of my film in this manner. He is only looking out for his 15 minutes of fame without any real standing. The whole incident is bizarrely shocking and there is no truth to it at all. Any such claims should be dismissed as a desperate attempt to gain attention,” Vipul Shah added. metro metro CITY TIMES | August 2011 | 23 CITY TIMES | August 2011 | 23
Genelia D’Souza the bubbly actress in Bollywood has been in news for her linkup with Ritiesh Deshmukh. She reveals about her personal life and future plans in an interview with Movie Times.
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Movie Times
‘I don’t believe in blind date.’ - Genelia With which actress would you like to change your wardrobe? None other than Preity Zinta. I can’t think of anyone else other than her. She is a combination of Indian and Western culture. She is a lady who can be bubbly, smart and cheerful at the same time.
is the fastest driver I don’t want to put With which actor you would go others life on risk (Laughs) for a one night stand? I don’t believe in this concept. I don’t Do you like cosmetic surgeries? believe in blind date. It’s must for me No, I don’t like. There is a beauty in to know with whom and where am I the course of ageing as well. People going. don’t understand that. I believe in aging gracefully.
Have you ever been in any embarrassing situation? I can’t think of any such incident right now. But I remember when I was shooting for Tamil film Boyz there was a scary scene where rats were moving around me but I had to act as if I am fine. It was a scary and embarrassing situation where rats were jumping around me.
Do you think in India we give too much importance to sex? In India we see sex as a bad word. But I don’t understand the reason behind this.
Are you interested in cooking? Frankly speaking I don’t like to go to kitchen. My mummy cooks really well. I have spoiled many of her good dishes. I never got time for cooking. I eat food only cooked by mom or else I don’t eat.
Which is your first date? I don’t remember my first date. But on a Valentine’s day some boys gave me cards and flowers which made me popular in college. Later I was called as Rose Queen.
If you are asked to go on a road trip with whom you would like to go? I would like to go with John Abraham. He is crazy of bikes, by my condition he will have to sit behind me as I will drive the bike. John claims that he
Which was your last date? I have not gone on date for a long time. But whenever film stars are seen moving around anywhere I don’t know why people talk about it. Can’t a single man and single women be friends? What’s wrong in that.
Who is your best friend? I have got a fantastic family with whom I can speak my heart out. I am close to my mom. I discuss everything with her. If I look for a friend beyond Who is your favorite Hollywood this I don’t find anyone else. I don’t actor? think any of my friends can keep the It’s Tom Cruise. I love all his films secrecy of mine with themselves. but I don’t like to maintain the photos of my favorite actors in my room. If you see one day Tom Cruise in your bed then what would you Are there any rumors of yours do? which you heard and you wish Oh I believe this is a very personal quesGod I hope it comes true? tion. I would not like to speak on this. I There are not really too many rumors would rather pinch myself to realize if about me. he is really with me.
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Career Times
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he year was 1977; a four years old boy was diagnosed with a hole in his heart. The doctors recommended an open heart surgery, to be performed upon him. The chances of a successful operation were only fifty-fifty. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief when the operation was successful. Stating his weak heart conditions the doctors advised him to abstain from any rigorous activity. Just an average hard working boy, scored average marks in class and was always having difficulty in writing and completing an essay in examination. The same boy has grown up to write a story of phenomenal success. Isn’t it startling? Yes, but true Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury has embarked upon an uncharted path of accolades and admiration, having registered two world records against his name. His name is registered in Guinness World Records for doing maximum pushups i.e. 198 push-ups in 1 min. He performed this great feat in front of prominent print and electronic media in Hotel Le-Meridian, Delhi beating the earlier record held by Canadian body builder Roy Berger‘s record of 138 pushups in 1 min. He also created a history of sorts by creating another world record for memory by recalling 14 randomly selected birth dates with names in the same order in 2 minutes on 20th July 2006 at hotel Le Meridian, Delhi before a battery of print and electronic media. The earlier record for memory was held by Germany‘s Michaela Buchvaldova.
to concentrate on a thing. Our body is like an antenna. We are the aerial of the radio. If you keep the brain’s antenna in the right direction, you can acquire knowledge. It implies you need to sit towards the front of the chair keeping your spine upright, then your antenna is in the right posture to receive information. When you lean back, you sleep off from the information receiving process.” He shared these and many other interesting techniques with the audience during his recent
Follow the simple steps of Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Guinness World Record Holder for Memory and enhance your memory too , finds Sshupriti visit to the city, in a four day workshop organised by his India Book of Records on ‘Memory, Mind and Body’.
He is the publisher and chief editor of ‘India Book of Records’, a platform for people to bring out their talent by organising frequent events for Biswaroop strongly believes that the record holders and honor them human brain can achieve anything. in front of public and Media. At He says, “ switch off your mental TV such an young age multifaceted metro
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Biswaroop is an author of 25 books on Memory, Mind and Body including best seller book Dynamic Memory Method and Impossible… Possible. All his books are translated in more than 18 languages including Hindi, English, Marathi, Arabic, Nepali, Bengali and Telugu. Biswaroop says, “Thought of fatigue is mental. If you are dealing with something interesting you will not get tired. We need to make friendship with our brain in order to enhance our memory. After knowing our likes and dislikes we need to break the unwanted links in our brain, they keep forming unwanted associations. When we see anything, our brain perceives its visual imagery and it gets easily stored in our mind. This technique can be best used to enhance our memory.” Justice M.N.Venkatachallaih, Former Chief Justice of India, applauding Biswaroop’s contribution says, “The greatest mystery of life is our ignorance about human brain. In fact the brain is not a dust bin but a gateway for some higher attainment. This demonstration by Biswaroop is an assurance that not every thing is lost in the civilization.” “When we recollect anything from our memory, we are not thinking rather
we are in an imagining mode. When we refer to images our recollection speed increases, while we recapitulate anything that we have memorised, our thinking ability is being put to test. So recollection through memorising may not stay on. But anything that we have experienced or captured through images in our brain stays on,” shared Biswaroop with the audience in the seminar revealing some techniques to enhance one’s memory that he has mastered over the years through constant research and practice. In these workshops and seminars some of the areas he dwells on includes ways to recall quickly and avoid mistakes in examination, mind controlling techniques, ways to overcome examination phobia, short cuts to memorise your remaining syllabus for the forthcoming examination, technique to use mindbody medicine principle to gain extra energy instantly, measurement of happiness index and ways to improve the power of concentration. Biswaroop has conducted 2000 such seminars and workshops and addressed more than 10 lakh audience across the globe by now. Many more such workshops are on the cards in Hyderabad from him soon.
smell while for human’s it is the eyes that leads his imagination. On this Einstein has aptly observed “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” The power of our learning lies in our eyes. When we think we memorise. But when we imagine, we experience, remarks Biswaroop. He says, “We can increase our concentration by asking right questions, saying no to worries, keeping a composed state of mind and by using our memory captured visually through eyes.” While Mahatma Gandhi on the achievement of your goal observes “If I have the belief then I can do it. I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it, even if I may not have it in the beginning.” Echoing Gandhi’s ideas Biswaroop retorts, “Whatever we want to achieve, we need to achieve it first in our imagination, the probability of reaching that goal then increases. Therefore decide your goal. Chalk out your road map to achieve that goal. Early in the morning visualise your goal every day and while going to sleep evaluate your progress towards the achievement of your goal. Then during the course of the day you will be attracted towards those things that help you to achieve your goal.”
Among the many jewels in his Dogs most powerful memory sense is crown is that he has been featured in the Limca Book of Records as the ‘National Memory Record holder’ and as an inventor of memory pen known as ‘Mnemonic Pen’ to enhance memory. Dr. A.K. Sharma, former Director, NCERT, says, “Infact, education system has created pressure on students in which memory techniques by Biswaroop can provide some rescue.” His techniques have been appreciated by the students, teachers, corporate decision-makers, housewives and professionals alike. Biswaroop a prodigy in memory enhancement techniques is truly an invaluable gift endowed to the planet and a role model for the youngsters. For further details: www.biswaroop.com, Ph: 09313378451 metro
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People In News Mary J Blige sexually abused in childhood
Hina Rabbani KharPakistan’s first woman foreign minister Islamabad : Hina Rabbani Khar from Pakistan People’s Party (PP) became Pakistan’s first woman foreign minister on 19 July 2011. The 34-year-old minister of state for foreign affairs was elevated to the post of cabinet rank at a time when both President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani were out of the country. She was sworn in by Acting President Farooq H. Naek at a ceremony at the presidency. As Pakistan’s 26th and youngest foreign minister after Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Khar took up the post five months after her predecessor Shah Mahmood Qureshi lost the job amid a diplomatic row with the United States. After taking over charge she recently visited India to resume ministerial level talks to strengthen bilateral relation between India and Pakistan.
New York: Multiple Grammy winning singer Mary J Blige has opened up about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child, saying that it has haunted her all her life. Revealing her painful past the 40-year-old singer said the episode left her feeling worthless and ashamed. “When I was five years old I was molested and just, you know. I remember feeling, literally right before it happened, I just could not believe that this person was going to do this to me,” Blige, said of the abuse by a family friend. “That thing followed me all my life. The shame of thinking my molestation was my fault - it led me to believe I wasn’t worth anything,” she added.
B. S. Yeddyurappa resigns as Karnataka CM Bangalore: Beginning as a mill clerk, emerging as farmer’s leader and later becoming chief minister of BJP’s maiden government in the South, BSY has come a long way witnessing many shaky moments in his political career but nothing could have been more tremulous than this. The leader who believed in the power of positive and that no price is too high to stay in power perhaps was over-confident in his beliefs. What he had overlooked was what illegal mining scams were doing for him. He resigned as the Karnataka Chief Minister on July 31 after BJP directed him to quit immediately over illegal mining scam in the state.
Katie Price wants to have 12 husbands London: Glamour model Katie Price does not want to finish her run of husbands at just two and is hoping to have 10 more in the future. The 33-year-old reality TV star has been married twice, first to Peter Andre - with whom she has two children, Junior, six, and Princess Tiaamii, four - and then to Alex Reid, who she divorced after a year of marriage in February 2011. But Price says that there are more spouses to come in future, as well as more children and a second shoot for Playboy magazine. metro
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Relationship Times
Coping up with tantrumthrowing Kids Are you embarrassed by your tantrum throwing kids in public places? Chuck Smith, a child development expert has some advice for such parents.
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re you embarrassed by your tantrum throwing kids in the public places? Well, an expert has offered some advice to parents on how to react in such situations. Chuck Smith, a Kansas State University child development expert, says that when children act out in public, parents don’t always know how best to respond. He affirms that the proper way to react depends on a number of factors including the child’s age, the purpose of the public outing and whether the child’s behaviour even needs to be corrected. Smith says that the golden rule for parents is to set reasonable expectations and to stick to your guns when enforcing them. “Many parents are concerned with the glare of onlookers, so they’ll let their kids get away with things because of the threat. You can’t let a child leverage your own sense of embarrassment in public to get what he or she wants. It’s not that you ignore the public, but you have to decide where your real priority is -- and that is with teaching your child.
You can’t ever lose focus on that,” Smith says. First, Smith says parents should work on developing ageappropriate rules about how their children should behave in public. For example, asking a 5-year-old to be quiet in church or a temple is probably unreasonable. When a child misbehaves, Smith says it’s useful to gently remind them of the rules by asking them whether they can recall what they are supposed to do.
“Then, when they look at you in a confused manner, you firmly remind them of the rule. You don’t ever punish a child for something they didn’t know they weren’t supposed to do,” Smith says. Whatever the behaviour, parents also have to decide whether it’s worth correcting. For example, parents often will negotiate with a child who continues to whine about not getting a toy from the store. Smith calls that sort of behaviour from children irrelevant and adds that it’s perfectly valid to ignore it. “Any response to whining or crying, even punishment, shows that a child is in control and is pulling a parent’s strings. The parent should rise above this noise and remain steadfast to the limit they set. You have to be smarter than the kid and realise that you are not going to be drawn into this,” Smith says. If the parent succumbs to that sort of behaviour - even once they’ll have a long road to hoe before the child will take them seriously again, adds Smith.
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Health Times
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ifestyle diseases are health problems and conditions that come about as a result of our modern lifestyles. They include Obesity, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure and Digestive Problems. Some of these diseases lead to or contribute to the development of other lifestyle diseases. So, you may be wondering how can you reduce the risks of contracting these diseases? What can you do to reverse them if you are already affected by any of them?
7 Ways to avoid diet related diseases Here are 7 dietary and lifestyle health tips on reducing your risk of contracting any and all of the lifestyle diseases, and helpful tips on managing and combating them if you already have any of them. 1. Reduce dietary fats and oils Eliminating or reducing fats and oils from your diet. Trimming dietary fats and oils from our diets will go a very long way in helping to increase your chances of avoiding many of those diseases mentioned above. It is important to try to reduce on fried foods as much as possible. Try to fry foods in its natural oils. Many foods contain natural oils such as chicken and many types of fish, to the extent that one can fry such foods in its own natural oils rather than adding more. 2. Minimise fast food or junk food You need to reduce on eating fast food. Eating food prepared from home by yourself is one way of ensuring you know what you are eating. We all have a responsibility to take care of our own health, and even our children’s health too. When you eat out, you just do not know how the food has been prepared, how much fats have been added to it, whether or not they have added saturated fats, trans-fats or hydrogenated oils, whether its been over-cooked or not, what kind of cookware the foods have been prepared in, and so on. While the point of this is not to tell you never eat out, it is important to try to ensure that this is not a lifestyle or everyday habit. The vast majority of the foods you eat should be prepared from home. metro
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Health Times suggests ways to avoid and combat lifestyle diseases
3. Enhance plant based diet and daily intake of fibre Eat a high-fibre diet or a plant-based diet. Switching to a high-fibre diet or plant-based diet, and cutting down on red meat also has huge benefits. The benefits include helping to reduce digestive problems, reduce cholesterol problems, helping to control your blood sugar levels, and facilitating weight loss. A high-fibre diet includes vegetables, fruits, anything grown from plants, nuts and whole grains. 4. Cut down on daily salt intake Reduce your intake of salt. Cutting down on salt will lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
5. Exercise regularly Exercise is very important too and must be taken seriously. A sedentary lifestyle is likely to increase the chances of contracting health problems and diseases. Cardio exercises and jogging are good forms of all-round exercise that help to reduce the risks of diseases and help to facilitate a healthy heart. 6. Drink sufficient water Drink plenty of water. Our bodies need water to function properly. Water flushes the system. Use a drinking bottle of 1 litre each, and focus on drinking at least two such every day. That way you can ensure sufficient water intake levels.
7. Use Health Conscious Cookware Try to use ‘healthy cookware’ that allows for cooking with no oil or very little oil. In many cases, an oil spray such as the one-calorie spray can be substituted for fats and oil use where needed in healthy cookware. Cutting out oil from your diet will help in reducing the risk of high cholesterol, obesity and other related lifestyle diseases. Put these things in place, adopt the healthy habits, and you are well on your way to avoiding and managing lifestyle diseases!
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Literary Times
‘Miss New India’ : Review ‘Miss New India’ by Bharati Mukherjee is at its strongest in its examination of a nation caught between past and future, and the struggle of young people negotiating the nexus of the two extremes, reports Literary Times
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iss New India (Houghton structures and superstitions. Mifflin Harcourt), by Bharati In this India, some girls endure Mukherjee: Anjali Bose elaborate beauty routines and pose for has a dazzling smile, near-fluency heavily retouched marriage portraits in American-accented English, and Book Review a gnawing hunger for life outside her rural Indian town of Gauripur, where the dilapidated Pinky Mahal bears witness to stalled progress and her stolidly middle-class parents are forcing her into an arranged marriage.
in Bangalore than I have from twenty years in Gauripur. Here I feel I can do anything. I feel I can change my life if that’s what I want!” declares a newly emboldened Anjali.
Anjali, who prefers to call herself by the more modern Angie, is torn between a life conscribed by traditional rituals and a life of independence in the gleaming metropolis of Bangalore. One future offers the possibility of a handsome husband found through online matchmaking services; the other promises a place where young women like herself work as call-center service agents and sip coffee at Starbucks.
Indeed, the descriptions of the call-center world, with its ‘accent enhancement’ and ‘accent neutralisation’ classes and lessons in American pop culture, are mesmerizing. In those scenes, some twenty Indians who often have never set foot in the U.S. rattle off references to Brad-and-Jen-and-Angelina, Seinfeld, Carrie Bradshaw and Hannibal Lecter. Miss New India by Bharati Mukherjee Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publication Date: May 17, 2011 ISBN: 9780618646531
A brutal encounter with a sadistic potential suitor — and the encouragement of her English teacher and mentor — push the 19-year-old 336 Pages Anjali out of her small-town cocoon Fiction and into the dizzying, often mystifying, sometimes dangerous, streets of Bangalore. — all in pursuit of the perfect mate. Others — like Anjali — flock to the city Bharati portrays a country where where they throw off the shackles of old customs co-exist and often clash convention, rename themselves Millie with new social mores; a country or Suzie, and enjoy the once-forbidden where Anjali tumbles loose from the freedoms of single life. limitations of caste and class, even as her father remains trapped by old “I have seen more and learned more metro
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The novel grew out of Mukherjee’s fascination with India-based call centers and the dual identities of the workers, who often assume fully fleshed-out American personas.
Even though Anjali is often described as a magnetic girl with a luminous smile and a seductive quality that draws strangers to her rescue, she is a strangely passive character who stumbles onto society-changing events and influential people. She doesn’t so much change her own life as wait for her life to be changed. In a moment of epiphany, Anjali realises that her “crime was that of constant, heedless wanting; wanting too much; wanting more of everything.” As a reader, I just wanted more from Anjali.
Real estate Times
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eal estate market in Hyderabad has seen some mixed sentiment with some areas experiencing healthy price appreciation whereas others saw price decrease in the residential sector. Residential sentiments also improved with improved consumer confidence in the city. However the sales were still unable to reach the peak due to the political turbulence prevailing in the state causing indecisiveness among prospective buyers The developers have corrected prices during the recession and remained stable as the buyer sentiments were low. However, few projects that were nearing completion increased the prices as they witnessed improvement in sales. The improvement of sales in premium and affordable housing lead to many new launches in these types of housing units. Luxury projects like Prestige Royal Woods off the outer ring road near Kismatpur, Lanco Hanging Gardens and Lodha Casa Paradiso were launched in 2010. Projects like Aparna Sarovar and Ramky Towers witnessed good sales and so they increased their prices. Luxury projects of 3-4 BHK and villas are in the pipeline along with affordable projects mostly at Hi-tech city, Gachibowli, Attapur, Hafizpet and
The improvement of sales in premium and affordable housing in Hyderabad has lead to many new launches, finds Jydip Mukherji
Habsiguda. Sunrise Home Limited offering 4 BHK residential villas, Aparna Constructions is coming up with Aparna Hill Park at Chandan Nagar, offering 3 BHK villas. Some other luxury projects include Golf View by Theme Ambience Constructions having 3 BHK apartments; Runee Homez providing 3 BHK apartments; per cent during the last quarter. and SRS projects with Green County Localities such as Abids, Central offering luxury 3 & 4 BHK apartments. University, Domalguda, Madhapur, Saroor Nagar, Malkajgiri, Panjagutta Kukatpally saw maximum price and Begumpet were witness to the appreciation, despite this capital highest appreciation of 6-8 per cent values in Kukatpally are much lower during the same period,” according a than that of other destinations such as market survey report. “New marketing strategies were introduced during the recession and post recession period to entice buyers. These included free amenities, free cars parks and pre EMI scheme. These have reportedly improved the sales in the project”, says a member of AP Real Estate Developer’s Association. Hi-Tech city and KPHB. Price decrease in KPHB and Miyapur was more substantial than that in Nizampet. Areas such as Toli Chowki, Ameerpet, Central University, Vanasthalipuram, Madhapur and Himayathnagar witnessed the highest escalation of 6-8 per cent during the last quarter.
Although investment sentiments dropped in Hyderabad, premium Hyderabad is still much more affordable as compared to the prime locations of other major Indian cities. The increase in hiring activity in the city is an opportunity for the investors as it is expected to surge the demand for rented houses. The investors can “Rental values of apartments therefore capitalise on this opportunity witnessed an average growth of 4-8 with the prevailing low capital values.
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Vastu Times
Bedrooms that provide relaxed life Peace and harmony reign through bedroom, says Vastu expert K. L. Vishwakarma
distance. Avoid placing bed in corners or under the beam. The space under the bed should be clean and clutter free. Due to paucity of space modern vastu says to use box bed. Keep storage space clean and clutter free. Do not keep utensils and metal in storage space. This may cause mental stress and diseases.
Cabinet Location
Cabinet/Almirah should be placed in south-west of the room opening towards North. It should be placed leaving properly located bedroom provides complete south-east, north-east, south-west, north-west corners and relaxation after a weary day and also brings good east and north directions of the room. things into life. Here are the facts which explain complete vastu for bedroom. Television and Electrical Appliances
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Location of Bedroom Ideally master bedroom should be located in southern part of the house and all other bedrooms should be located either towards the East or North of master bedroom. Master bedroom may be located in south-west of the house. This room should be used by the head of the family and eldest son of the family. South portion is also recommended for eldest son bedroom. If there is more than one floor, the head of the family should have his bed room in south-west direction on first floor. This bedroom should not be used by young children otherwise unnecessary quarrels can take place in the house.
Avoid television in bedroom. If you place T.V. in bedroom, it should be kept in south-east of bedroom. It should never be placed in front of bed as it works like a mirror. Thus placed mirror is not good for health. Electrical appliances should be kept in south-east of the room.
Doors and Windows Location The door of bedroom should be in the East or the North. Windows in the East and North of the room are beneficial.
A west sided bedroom is good for children. An eastern bedroom can be used for children. But this room should not be used by newly wed couples because it can cause unnecessary quarrel between the couple. Teenager girls should have their bedrooms in the north-west direction. The bedroom should not be constructed in central portion of the house or in basement as it may lead to mental tension. Also bed room should not be constructed above porch and kitchen. An attached bathroom can be in north-west or south-east of bedroom.
Bed Location The beds should be of good quality wood and metal bed should be avoided. The bed should be placed in such a way as the foot of the bed should be in North and does not face the door. It should not touch walls keeping 2 or 3 inches metro
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Color Scheme Color affects our mind and changes the mood. Vastu recommends light colors. Light colors are better than dark colors. The color of bedroom should be light rose, pink, blue, yellow and green. Avoid black and red color in bedroom. Yellow and white marble should not be used.
Lighting Lighting is an essential part of bedroom. Comfortable lighting is the key to excellent bedroom. The bedroom should not have too bright or too dim lighting. Keeping an up-lighter in south-east is good.
Pictures Do not display pictures of war, cruelty, sadness, single bird, any animal and wild animals in bedroom. Generally people having religious nature display idols of God in bedroom. They should place these idols in pooja Room.
Mirrors Do not use mirror in bedrooms. If it can not be avoided, keep it in such a position that should not reflect your shadow while sleeping. Keep a curtain on mirror to avoid reflection. To avoid mirrors in bedroom means to avoid unnecessary quarrels between the couple. metro
Tips for Vastu Bedroom ±± South-west corner of bedroom should not be left empty. Always keep heavy things, furniture etc. in this portion in every room. ±± South-west side of the house and of all rooms inside the house should always be heavier than the East and north-east side. ±± Maximum open space should be left in north-east side of the room and house. ±± Nobody’s bedroom should be exactly in the middle of the building. ±± Some buildings do not get proper east-west and north-south directions. They have corners only. In bed rooms of such buildings, for getting the proper direction, one should not put his bed in an oblique position. ±± The almirah should not be in the bedroom. If necessary, it should be placed in a way leaving the south-east, the north-east, the south-west and the northwest corners as well as the east and the north directions.
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Horoscope Times MONTHLY FORECAST Eclipses in August highlight friendships, romance, and children. These are big themes in your life this month and in months to come. New beginnings are in store, whether this means a fresh start in ARIES (3/21 – 4/19): existing relationships or new ones altogether! Even with all of this romantic and social excitement, you manage to get a whole lot of work done. From the 19th, fireworks in a partnership are in store, and you’ll be busy balancing your own needs with those of a significant other. Watch for tensions the 5-6 and 17th. Eclipses in August highlight family and career for you. You are required to do a balancing act, and something big is in the works! Romance is strong from the 5th. In fact, your charm is very strong this Taurus (4/20 – 5/20) : month. Romance heats up on the 13th. The Lunar Eclipse on the 16th sparks some confusion and highlights your dreams and ideals regarding your career. Give yourself time to digest everything before jumping to make a move. Increased energy for health routines and work is with you from 19th.
A power month is in store, if you use the energies of the Solar Eclipse in your own sign wisely. You feel a great need to push your personal interests and projects forward, and this is a strong time to do so. However, mid-month, a Leo (7/23 – 8/22): partner could take issue with your displays of independence. The exact problem may be unclear at first. You are bound to receive gifts and happy financial news particularly from the 16-17. Grab opportunities on the 20-21, when you are on top of your game. Your personal appeal and magnetism soar from the second week of the month. August is a month when gifts and rewards come to you, as well as opportunities to expand your horizon through travel, a Virgo (8/23 – 9/22): broadening of your audience if you have one, or higher studies. Career offers could also arrive now, and the 16-17 is a particularly auspicious period for such matters. Increased financial activity occurs in the second half of August, whether this means a stronger drive to make money and/or more opportunities to do so.
An extremely busy month is in store for you. You are expanding your horizons in August, either through contact with people from an entirely different background than yours, travel, or higher Gemini (5/21 – 6/21): learning. Your home life is active and demanding, and it would be wise to channel some of this energy into work in and around the home. Getting serious about structuring your domestic life figures mid-month. From the 19th, new adventures are in store, as you find ways to satisfy a burning itch for excitement and recreation.
New friendships and group associations are likely to come about. Alternatively, new discoveries about your current friendships enliven your month. Around the 16th, emotional issues Libra (9/23 – 10/22) : surrounding creative projects, romance, or children captures your attention, but weigh things out before jumping to any conclusions. Fiery Mars enters your sign on the 19th and serves to quicken the pace of your life considerably. You’l experience increased energy and a stronger ability to assert yourself. A partner is in your corner and fulfilling your needs in the second half of August.
Eclipses in August set up a strong theme surrounding money, sharing, and intimacy for you. Getting your finances on track will be necessary. Relationships with siblings and acquaintances are very Cancer (6/22 – 7/22): strong in August. Connections and re-connections are made, and a love opportunity through communications arises on the 13th. The Lunar Eclipse on the 16th puts your dreams and ideals about intimacy into focus, but could also bring the flaws in this area of your life to light. Intimate matters could be touchy just now. An income boost is likely on the 20-21.
Eclipses this month necessitate changes in your profession and domestic life. Now and in the next few months, finding a balance between your public life and your private life is necessary. Some of Scorpio (10/23 – 11/21) you may need to make some critical decisions and choices regarding career and family goals. Professional matters speed up in the first week of August. Family and domestic matters demand attention mid-month. From the 19th, working behind the scenes figures strongly. A golden opportunity presents itself around the 20-21 and relates again to career.
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Educational goals, travel, and contact with people from an entirely different background than yours are big themes in August. This month, you are learning about your need Sagittarius (11/22 – 12/21): for self-expression through adventuresome activities, but a scurry of activity involving short trips, paperwork, and errands mid-month can prevent you from getting away from it all. Responsibilities on the job increase around the 13th. Romantic opportunities are strong on the 16-17. In the second half of the month, love can be found in group activities or through friends. Eclipses in August promise a busy and sometimes hectic month. Money, insurance, taxes, and possessions are important topics for you now. A small crisis or emotional matter surrounding Capricorn (12/22 – 1/19): money and possessions occurs mid-month, alerting you to the need for organizing your finances. However, it s not a good time for making serious decisions or for making large purchases. Wait until September for these matters. Love and work opportunities appear on the 13-17. You re easily attracting who and what you want. You receive recognition and an ego boost on the 28-30. Eclipses this month affect you and a partner directly, making for a busy and meaningful month. Expect to experience an emotional time around the 16th, when a Lunar Eclipse occurs in your sign, Aquarius (1/20 – 2/18): but remember that you don t have all the facts before you fly off the handle! In the next few months, expect changes or new beginnings in close partnerships. Increased energy and initiative is with you after the 19th. New beginnings on the job front feature in August. Health and fitness matters are prominent this month, as you develop new strategies to organize your life and structure your routines. Lots Pisces (2/19 – 3/20) : of chatter surrounding work goals and routines figure, and taking some time to get perspective and avoid stress is wise. This is especially necessary mid-month, when emotions are running high and flaws in existing systems are glaringly obvious. Loving relations with a partner help to alleviate tension. A partner could get a raise after the 19th.
Love & Sex Yearly Forecast Leo: You’re one of the most passionate signs of the zodiac to date - you’re also full of genuine heart. Love, dating and sex are all about having fun and enjoying the best that life has to offer with that special someone. In matters of the heart you can be loyal but only if the object of your affection has a special way of making you feel like the center of his or her universe. Once your pride has been wounded in love it’s difficult for you to remain in a happy relationship. But when you give love it truly radiates from the depths of your soul. Romance is your middle name not only for your yearly horoscope, but always. Virgo: While it may be true that you’re picky in the initial stages of a relationship, but once you’re in love you tend to shower your partner with attention and genuine love to make his or her life easier. In fact, when you’re in love you prefer to become indispensible and that service with a smile attitude continues to thrive in the bedroom. Sex with Virgo doesn’t have to be mechanical although you are adept at catering to every detail. Remember, you’re an earth sign and that means you’ve got lust potential. In 2011, your yearly horoscope assures that you’ll use it well. Libra: You’re all about a relationship and in many ways it’s fundamental to you to have at least one crucial partnership in your life so that you can learn your cosmic lessons about relating that you signed up for. Your 2011 yearly horoscope will grant you no shortage of opportunities to learn those lessons! In fact, you’ll find that balancing “I” in the context of “we” had never been more challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Love, dating and sex are about give and take. You’re used to the giving part – perhaps a bit too much. What might happen, if this year you decided to do a bit more taking? Scorpio: In your opinion Scorpio, the definition of love borders on obsession. Ok, let’s clarify. It is obsession. You’re an “all or nothing” sign and that’s never truer than when we’re talking about dating, love and sex. Your yearly horoscope suggests you’ll continue to showcase your passionate magnetism and extreme relationship quirks. When you’re in love, you’re fiercely loyal and possessive. In fact, you might suffer from a bit of paranoia about your love betraying you. There will always be some trust issues to work on. Lucky for you, it’s more than possible to surrender completely in the bedroom. Ironically, that takes the deepest kind of trust. You are a mysterious one! (To be continued in the next edition)
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Shilparamam is an effort to bring across the traditional village handicraft, art and culture of India to the urban milieu besides tourists visiting the city. A village situated in the neighbourhood of the ultra modern HITECH city represents the harmony between the traditional and the modern culture of India. From Indian pottery to a plethora of weaves, woodwork, jewellery, clothes and local crafts of each region of the country, the place is a kaleidoscope of India’s colour, diversity and talent. The artificially developed village houses shops, Crafts Museum, Cultural Museum, Art Gallery & Library, village theater, and Multi-purpose Auditorium which holds cultural festivals, magic shows, musical concerts etc. Timings: Opens on all days between 9:30 am and 6:30 pm. Free entry, Ticket charges: Mechanised Boat: (For 20 minutes trip) For Adults: r.20/- ,For Child: r.15/- , Water Scooter : r.50/- per trip, Pedal Boat (For 20 minutes trip) : Rs. 20/- per head Contact Details: +91-40- 2311-0523
Durgam Cheruvu Belonging to much older times this scenic location takes you close to the verdant beauty of nature. Also called as the Secret Lake, Durgam Cheruvu once served as a drinking water source to the Golconda Fort. The lake brinks on the lush green terrains of the Jubilee Hills. And is endowed with rich scenic beauty, set amid hillocks that rise majestically on either side. The shields of granite rocks around here are said to be only one of its kind in entire Asia that date back to more than 2,500 million years and attract nature and rock lovers from all over. APTDC has provided pedal boating, camping and trekking facilities, a restaurant on the banks of the Lake. Timings: 10 am to 8 pm. Entry ticket: Adults r.25/-, Children r.10 Contact details: +91-40-66668333, 40-24607089
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This popular boulevard lies on the other side of the lake, linking the IMAX theatre and Sanjivaiah park. This has become the-place-to-be for the Hyderabad is in the evenings. This strip provides a scenic atmosphere with lush lawns and long rows of flower beds in the breezy backdrop of Hussain Sagar lake. Eat-Street, Water Front, Jala Vihar, Yogibear Mini Golf Park and Ohri’s Eatmor - 70MM restaurant are some of the popular haunts located on this strip to soothe your senses.
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Hotel Priya residency #2-3-42/52, Maitri Arcade, MG Road, Ranigunj, Secunderabad-500003 Ph: 040-66173456, hotelpriyaresidencyhyd@gmail.com www.hotelpriyaresidency.in
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Lodging & Restaurant # Near Gokul Theater, Erragadda, Hyderabad - 500 018. A.P. Ph: 040 - 23701768, 23701125, 23701132.
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Hotel Bhavani Deluxe Lodge
Lodge, Bar & Restaurant # 4-111, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad - 500 060. Ph: 040-24141212, 66616261 66635544, Cell: 9866074110, 9246825002
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# 9-4-165, Razimental Bazar, Opp.Petrol Pump, Near Railway Station, Secunderabad - 500 025 Ph: 040 - 27706436, 27714913
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#9-3-424 to 427, Regimental Bazar, Secunderabad - 5000 025 Ph: 040 - 27701509
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# Plot No. 23, Above Heritage Fresh, RTC Colony, Tirumalgiri, Secunderabad - 500 015. Ph: 040-40045555, 9866964222 ghungroorestaurant@gmail.com Website: www.ghungroo.com
# 4-1-974/8, 8th Floor, Trivani Complex, Abids Road, Hyderabad - 500 001. Ph: 040 - 24751264, 24750339 palaceheights.hyd@gmail.com
11 to Eleven Family Lounge Bar
#100, Xerospace plot No.28, Arunodaya Colony , Madhapur Road, Hyderabad - 500081. Ph: 040 - 64618635, 9848592870 kumarsunshinekebabs@gmail.com www.sunshinekebabsindia.com
#1-1-92 to 94, 4th Floor,Sona Bhan Complex, Above Kalaniketan Shopping Centre, Patny Centre, Secunderabad-03. Ph: 66808998/27808998. 11toelven@gmail.com http://mobistill.com/11toeleven/ metro
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EMERALD BIRYANI HOUSE # Malkajgiri X Roads, Hyderabad - 500 047. Ph: 040 - 27054523 Cell: 9247824523
11 To Eleven Family Restaurant
HIMANI DURBAR PARATHA HOUSE
#1-1-92 to 94, 4th Floor, Sona Bhan Complex, Above Kalaniketan S, Patny Centre,Secunderabad-03. Ph: 66808998/27808998. 11toelven@gmail.com http://mobistill.com/11toeleven/
# 8-3-945/3, Beside New Science College, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 073. Ph: 040 - 30523523 Cell: 9963113489, 9849111311 Email: himanidurbar@gmail.com
3 Shots
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#1-1-92 to 94, 4th Floor, Sona Bhan Complex, Above Kalaniketan, Patny Centre,Sec bad-03. Ph: 66808998/27808998. 3shotspub@gmail.com www.3.shotspub.com
#4-17, Besides B.B.R.Hospital, Ferozguda, Balangaar, Hdyerabad Ph: 040 - 23774186, 9866396287
Laxmi Narasimha (A UNIT OF HARSHA DELUXE MESS)
# Beside Police Commissioner Office, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad - 500 029. Ph: 040-32483348, 30723172
Unique Hyderabadi Caterers # srt 73, Opp. SBI, Gandhi Nagar, Ashok nagar, Hyderabad - 500 020 Ph: 9848551352
Maheck Cooking & Catering Service Syed Ameeruddin (Baba) #18-8-192/3/7/B, Indranagar, Santhosh Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 059. Ph: 9642068783, 9849254201
Bombay
Bakery & Restaurant
Sree Lakshmi Caterers (A Group of Ramaiah Hotel) # 1-9-610/A, Adikmet, Hyderabad-500 044. Cell: 9848048923, 9848066023
Caterers
# Saroornagar, Post Office, Beside Registration Office, Hyderabad - 500 035. Cell: 9848094912 9010882682
N.Ramakrishna B. Vinod Kumar # 1-4-58, Budvel, Rajendra Nagar, R.R. Dist. Hyderabad - 500030. Ph: 9951249434, 9866553628
Traditional Indian Sweets
Tea, Snacks, birthday cakes, etc.. # Opp. SBH Main Branch, Abids, Gunfoundry, Hyderabad - 500 001. Ph: 040-64584445 Cell: 9246524555
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# 2-2-63/2, Beside IOC Petrol Bunk, Amberpet, Hyderabad - 500 013. Cell: 9391149177 Ph: 40-27402560
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My Friend Circle Restaurant # Plot No.8, Jeedimetla Village, Suchitra Circle, Medak Road, Cyberabad, Hyderabad - 500 0081.
SAPTAGIRI CATERERS
#1-29-1435, J.K Colony, Samatha Nagar, Secunderbad - 500 056 Cell: 95505 54545 E mail: info@sapthagiricaterers.com, www:sapthagiricaterers.com
# 1-9-280, Vidya Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 044. Ph: 27076781, 27073781 Cell: 9866176781, 9949176781, shanmukhacaterers@gmail.com
Ramakrishna Reddy Pure Ghee Sweets Malakpet, Hyderabad. Ph: 040 - 24555970 Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad. Ph: 040 -24150144 SR Nagar, Hyderabd. Ph: 040 - 66624100 Santhoshnagar, Hyderabd. Ph: 040 -24536079
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Food Court & Swaad Veg.Buffet
#103, Parklane, Secunderabad - 500 003, Ph: 040-27815501, 27892419, 65885178, 64552487, Cell: 98480 31254
Ice Cream #17-2-256/1, Choni, Upperguda, Near Madannapet PS, Saidabad, Hyderabad- 500023 9849105878, 9493977116 www.softnjoy.in
NAVIN TRAVELS Events Managements
Caterers, Decorators, Entertainment # Plot No. 5, H.No. 3-6-2, Upstairs of Vasireddy Swagruha Foods, Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Ph: 040-64632211 Cell: 9248002211, 9848494075 satish@maharajaeventmanagement.com www.maharajaeventmanagement.com
# 1-7-228/A-1, Tirupathi Complex, Behind Swathi Hotel, Opp. Ragal Hotel & Shayam Hotel, Paradise Circle, M.G. Road, Secunderabad - 500 003. Tel : 040-66904551 Cell: 9441713791, 9949864912
Southern Travels Pvt. Ltd. # No.7, Mustafa Towers, Ayodhya Junction, Lakdi-ka-pul, Hyderabad - 500 004. Ph: 40-23303561, 23318866, avpraveen@southertravels.in www.southerntravelsindia.com
Sai Anu
# H.O: Esamia Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad - 500 027. Ph: 40-24732806, 24732820 Email: scoopsicecream@ymail.com Website: www.scoopsindia.com
Hotel Bookings, Bus Tickets, Rent-A-Car, Flight Tickets, Sightseeing,Currency Exchange, Train Tickets, City Tour Guide, Complementry Free Pick Up: Airtport, Railway Station & All Pick-Up-Points # 4-3-142/4, Opp. Pillar # 127, Attapur, Ring RD,Hyderabad-34. (: 32576545, 40024583 9396272761 9347138111. aktourshyd1@gmail.com
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#6-1-284/1to6, Opp.Park, Main Road, Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad-500025 040-27504455,27508468,24752645 gharondasupermarket@yahoo.com
Vaishanavi Travels
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#2-3-42/52, Hotel Priya Residency. Mitri Arcade, M.G Road, Ranigunj Secunderabad-500003 Ph: 040-66173456 9885088885, 93917188885 vaishnavitravels@in.com www.hotelpriyaresidency.in
#Shop.No. 12-27, Ramchandrapuram, NH9, Hyderabad - 500 032 Ph:9703867444 lkanugulreddy@gmail.com
Venakateswara
Orthopaedic & Physiotherapy Centre Dr. Akku Srinivas
(Consultant physiotherpist)
Medical
5-9-22, Secretariat Road Hyderabad – 500 063, Ph: 040-23231111, Cell: 9866994440 info@medicitihospitals.com www.medicitihospitals.com
Facilities :- General Physician, orthopaedics, Neuro Physician, cardiologist, Diagnostic(Lab facility). Home Visit on Appointment # C/o Safe Heart Hospital, 3-4-874-1, Barkatpura,Hyderabad. Ph: 9866091888 Email: srinivasakku@gmail.com
Training institution for the mentally challenged Employment generation Center for helpless women Donate Generously! Help the mentally challenged !
# 2-9, Below Deccan Grameena Bank, Mekala Complex, Main Road, Uppal, Hyderabad - 500 039. Cell : 9618979123, Ph: 040-64529817
#2-33/1, Opp.Raghava Hospital, Chaitanypuricolony, Hyderabad - 500 060 Ph: 9393941123 drnature.ceo@gmail.com www.drnature.in
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Reach out to the children of lesser God, Rise up to help these mentally challenged children of Kanna Ashrai Foundation. Donations made to the foundation are exempted from tax under section 80 G (v) of the IT Act.
Kanna Ashrai Foundation
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Burugupudi, Opp: Airport, E.G. Dist. Contact: 9247025848, 9010644554, 9989031681 www.kannaashraifoundation.org Kaf.burugupudi@gmail.com
Mahendra Sales Corporation
Water Talk Passionate about Pure Water
(HEALTH PRODUCTS DIV.)
#Aman Arcade 142/A, sindhi colony, P.G.Road, Near SBH ATM, Secunderabad - 500 003 9848080111, 9848155111 info@natureavenues.com www.natureavenues.com
#4-1-889/15, Opp.Oasis Plaza, Tilak Road, Abids, Hyderabad - 500 001 Ph: 040-24757383, 9848044773 hyd1_haribhai@sancharnet.in www.mahedrahealthproducts.com
Security Systems
#5-9-60, shop No7N8, ground Floor, Moghal court, L.B. Stadium, basheer Bagh Road, Hyderabad #124, jamuna Towers, Malekpet, Hyderabad. Ph:8121148956, 8106884369 e-mail: ceazefire@gmail.com
# A Block, 1st Floor , 108, Suryalok Complex, Abids, Hyderabad-500 001. Ph: 040-23230236 , 9700961170
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