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Your path to success

Fashion Mantra Bold & Large are beautiful

Shoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Delight Colour Riot at Laad bazaa bazaar ar

Sizzling Tapsee In a straight aight talk

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arm greetings to you all. I have always looked forward to this month of July ever since I was a child. Good old memories of splashing out water and mud from rain water pits, floating paper boats in the mini ponds and water streams made this month always special for me. It was great fun whenever it rained heavily. Enjoying every moment of the unscheduled holidays declared in school on account of rainy day. As I grew up priorities changed, the simplicity of a child died somewhere in keeping pace with the complexities of this professional world. But every child is unique, each with different set of abilities and weaknesses. It is once again admission time, time for the commencement of the new academic session and time to select the right career path for those who have passed out of class 12th this year. Although we are a lifestyle magazine, but thought it as imperative to focus in this edition on education and career. To initiate a discussion and bring across the various options available for the budding youngsters. To facilitate the thought process of all those young minds who aspire for a bright future. And choosing a right career is like choosing a bright future. Many overconfidently conclude that they have opted for the right one but in reality it may not happen and the dissatisfaction they get with the career they have selected pushes them often to switch over to another one which they think will suit them. Choosing a career is a multi-step process involving self learning on the career you are going to choose, consultation with counselors, as many think that what counselors guide them is ultimate. Although they can guide you on many options but cannot judge or decide which is apt for you. Ultimately you have to decide on your own weighing the options put forward. A perfect sense of choice is required to judge your capabilities and knowledge while selecting a career. Do not go by list of best careers, the synonym of hot jobs and if you get tempted to choose either one of them, it will be like dictating your choice. Since predictions will not work out always, as it is based on certain data of validity and bound to change, the hot job of this year may not be for subsequent years. The choice should depend on your interest, skills, values and above all your personality. Just earning money will not keep you happy forever and fetch job satisfaction all the time. This edition also dwells into two interesting facets synonymous to Hyderabadi culture- Irani Chai and Laad bazaar, besides our other regular features on health, music, movie gossip, metro news, food, tourism, vastu and horoscope. Please do send in your feed back on this edition of the magazine.

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Publisher & Editor Bhavani Pramod Kumar Executive Editor Jydip Mukherji Associate Editor V S Venkatesan Our feature writers Vangeepuram Satakopan Madan Dr.Kalania Sales Managers N.Uday Kumar Mansoor Ali Baig Sales & Marketing Jiyamul SK Layout & Designing Mokkarala Raviteja Relationship Manager P Lakshmi Neelima Administration Sada Lakshmi Yadav Web Designer Thirupati Botla Photographers M.Vidya Sagar Rao Sanjay Chary

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CAREER TIMES Your path to success ......................................6 to12 PEOPLE IN NEWS Hussain Passes away, Anoushka says no to Zoos, Botsa sworn in....................................13 MUSIC TIMES An evening that resonates ..........................14 to 15

CULTURE TIMES Fading era of Hyderabadi Irani chai ............16 to 17 METRO NEWS TIMES Hyderabad’s history under threat, City museum at Sardar Mahal .....................18 to 19 CHATPAT TIMES Amitabh & Jaya celebrate 38th Wedding anniversary, Salman’s love confession.........20 to 21

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FASHION TIMES Bold and Large are beautiful.........................22 to 23 MOVIE TIMES Tapsee, the Tollywood hot favourite..............24 to 25

HEALTH TIMES Are You Sleep Deprived ?........................................26 to 27 FOOD TIMES Mouth watering feast................................................28 to 29 SHOPPING TIMES A Colour Riot with Bangles.......................................30 to 31 TRAVEL TIMES Nature’s Paradise......................................................32 to 33 Tourist Hot Spots.......................................................34 to 35

VASTU TIMES Bring home prosperity...............................................36 to 37 HOROSCOPE TIMES Monthly Forecast.......................................................38 to 39 METRO GALLERY Check out your nearest hotel, jewellery, tour operators, medical services etc Hotels........................................................................40 to 45

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YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS Jydip Mukherji attempts to help you plan your career and discusses about a wide range of career options available at the 10+2 and post class 12th stage. CAREER PLANNING

AREER planning is one of the most crucial factors in your life, which needs no emphasis. It is important at least for two reasons. First, whether you opt to get employed in a job or prefer to be on your own as an entrepreneur, you must appreciate that there is fierce competition for getting a space in the world of work. Remember the old adage, "Survival of the fittest". Second, in view of new developments primarily triggered off by the information technology (IT) and globalisation of the economy, there are now more options than ever before. You will have to look out for these options. Remember also that these are the days of extreme specialisation. When should you begin the process of career planning? The ideal time that could be considered appropriate for making a start is the age of 1415 years when you enter the ninth Class under the 10 + 2 pattern of education. This is the METRO

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formative age to shape up your career. Much more important reason, however, is that it is after the 10 + 2 level that a wide variety of course options are available to choose from. This means that as the first step you will have to choose from the three streams viz., science, arts and humanities, commerce and the appropriate combination of subjects, when you enter the 10+2 level. To a great extent, this choice would determine the course options available to you after the 10 + 2 level. For example, if you want to take up engineering degree course, you should not only join the science stream but should also opt for the combination comprising Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

CHOOSE YOUR BOARD AT 10+2 STAGE Before you enter the 10 + 2 stage, you may like to consider which syllabus provides wider options. As you are aware, there are three Secondary Boards

viz., the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE) and the State Boards, each having its own syllabus. While the CBSE and ICSE syllabuses permit combining biology and mathematics, not all the State Boards provide similar opportunity. For example, the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (equivalent to Higher Secondary Board) does not. It limits your options, because at this stage itself you will have to decide whether you want to join the engineering college or medical and agricultural colleges. However, as the number of CBSE and ICSE affiliated schools in States is small, you may have to opt

for the State Board syllabus.

DISTANCE LEARNING MODE If you need a job, say after you complete the secondary stage, but still want to pursue higher education, you may like to take up a suitable course through distance learning mode. There are now many options available. You can study according to your own pace and convenience. You can even study both the secondary (Class 10) and higher secondary (10 + 2) courses through the distance-learning mode.

Gather as much information as possible about the various educational opportunities and choose one that conforms to your assessment. Career planning should be guided by:

Try to collect information from different sources on various career and related courses based on the above mentioned factors. Here is a note of caution. Never take the claims of flashy advertisements in newspapers and other media at their face value. More often than not, they are issued by fly-by-night operators to allure unsuspecting students. Ascertain the status of these institutions. METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 7

CAREER OPTIONS AT THE 10+2 STAGE AND AFTER CLASS 12TH VOCATIONAL COURSES AND STREAM If you do not intend to pursue university education, you may opt after the 10th class for various Vocational Courses available in different areas. The most sought after ones are the polytechnic courses of three-year duration leading to diplomas in different branches of engineering and technology. The advantage of polytechnic courses is that in some branches a diploma holder can make a lateral entry into degree level engineering courses. A clear idea about the vocational courses, therefore, would be helpful in taking an appropriate decision. In Addition, there is the Vocational Stream.

STREAM SELECTION One problem you may face while choosing the combination of subjects is that the desired one may not be available in many 10 + 2 level institutions (higher secondary schools and junior colleges) Particularly in rural areas. A brief account of each of the streams follows:

SCIENCE There is a common belief that science is the most important subject, compared to humanities or even commerce. There is also a general feeling in our society

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that the best students opt for science. In fact, brilliance and intelligence is not the exclusive preserve of science. If a student is interested in doing engineering courses, such as civil, mechanical, electronics, metallurgy, computers, the option should be for a combination of mathematics, physics and chemistry (MPC). If you wish to take up medicine, dentistry, agricultural science, dairy science or biological sciences (biochemistry, biotechnology), the combination should be biology, physics and chemistry (BPC). It is true that the advantage of choosing science stream is that you can shift to the other two streams viz., humanities and commerce after 10 + 2. It also opens up the gateway to a large number of career and course options, even if you cannot make it to the most coveted courses in engineering, medicine, para medical courses or Agriculture. In several universities, particularly in the South, besides the usual combinations, such subjects as microbiology, computer science can be chosen at the BSc level. Graduation in Microbiology can lead you to pursue your career in Biotechnology. Apart form doing the degree level courses in science with the conventional combinations you can also choose degree courses in several emerging professional areas, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, computer, business administration, hotel management, tourism management. You can also opt for courses outside the university stream, such as, fashion technology, industrial design, packaging, aircraft maintenance engineering, government accredited computer courses and a host of post 10 + 2 level vocational courses. However, if you are very clear that science is not your cup of tea, there is no point in wasting two precious years simply because it keeps many options open. It would rather be desirable to explore the opportunities the other fields offer.

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ARTS AND HUMANITIES If you have a clear aptitude towards drawing and sketching, Bachelor of Fine Arts or Visual Arts or Interior Design or Applied Art or Fashion Design, Jewelry Design and other related courses will suit you to build your career in these respective fields and with this self interest you can go for B.Arch too which is having the same aptitude. Many other courses such as Bachelors in travel & tourism, advertising and journalism are available. Another high profile course known as BFA with performing Arts in Music or Dance, this will suite those with innate abilities and have much exposure to music and dance and this needs a keen interest to pursue the formal education in these relevant fields. It is not widely appreciated although humanities also offer many options after 10 + 2 other than the usual BA degree course. Except for courses in science and technology areas, they can explore many other options. Humanities is also the favourite choice of many students who sit for the civil service examinations.

COMMERCE Next to science, commerce stream opens up a variety of options after 10 + 2 stage. Some examples are: company secretary-ship, chartered accountancy, cost accountancy, business management, computer related courses. Although chartered accountancy, cost accountancy or company secretary-ship course can be taken up after 10 + 2 (after successfully completing the Foundation Courses) you should be aware that each year only a small percentage of those who take the examinations get through. It may, therefore, be wise to obtain the basic BCom degree first. BCom with Computer as one of the combinations is now a much sought after course If you have not scored well in your class XII you need not loose your heart. Poor performance in Class XII canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t restrict you to enter into higher studies or professional courses.

MANAGEMENT STREAM Business management is today one of the most sought-after careers. For aspirant in the employment market, this has opened limitless opportunity in diverse spheres with the promise of rewards in the form of good remuneration, status and scope for professional and personal growth. Moreover, in this achievement-oriented profession where results count more than years of experience, bright and hardworking young people can rise to top positions METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 9

fairly quickly. But most of the courses in management are available after graduation and in some streams of management five years (3 years of graduation+ 2 years of post graduation) integrated courses are also available.

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION  Personal Management or Human Resources Development  Finance  Production and Operation  Sales and Marketing  Management Information Systems

THERE ARE ALSO SOME SPECIAL AREAS OF WORK IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT :  International Management - deals in all areas of international trade and business.  Operational Research - using mathematical analysis for solving financial and production problems.  Technology Management - specializes in all aspects of technology, including financing and marking.  Management Consultancy - responsible for identifying and correcting problems concerning company policies, procedures and methods.  Public System Management – deals with management of public enterprises, non-government organisation and cooperatives.  Hospital Management – deals with the efficient running of hospitals and health care organizations.  Hotel Management - concentrates on all aspects of

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hospitality and hotel administration.  Rural Management - utilising management practices for managing agro-based and other village industries as also marketing rural products.  Forest Management - Responsible for handling the administration and marketing of forest-related projects and products for forest development.  Disaster Management - this comes into action during the times of natural calamities and disasters and is involved with reconstructing and rehabilitating disaster-struck people and managing relief materials and other resources.  Leisure & Event Management – deals with the management of leisure-related activities, clubs, parks and events.

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CAREER IN COMPUTERS & IT Does Computer sound interesting to you? Of late, computers have become part and parcel of our daily life. From schools to workplaces, it has claimed a dominant position because of its many useful functions. Computers allow people with disabilities to lead a normal life and can work from home. It also allows companies to keep large amounts of information at finger tips.Without computer, the globalisation would not have come into existence.

course is still small. Integrated postgraduate programmes of five-year duration after 10 + 2 in several subjects are being offered by some universities. Once you pass your 12th you are eligible for five years integrated management course as discussed earlier or law degree course like B.A.,

So if computer intrigues or arouses curiosity then you can opt for computers as your career destination after doing 12. Computers have lot of scope ranging from data entry operator to the software engineer, from web designing to web developing and so on. Several professional as well as undergraduate and postgraduate courses are offered in computers and IT by noted institutions as well as other private institutes across the country.

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LLB or in Mass Communication or Foreign Languages or travel and tourism from universities or institutions.

SPORTS: If you want to pursue your career in sports or in athletics with a serious mind then you can pursue Bachelor of Physical Education as this will help you to build your career in the fields as a Physical Education Teacher or as a Sports Coach or as Fitness Trainer as all these three are in much demand now a days. If one has missed the admission to colleges of professional courses, it is not advisable to waste valuable years just to wait for the next year’s entrance examinations. Instead of feeling let down to cope up with your high expectations to clear such professional entrance exams one can look at various other competitive exam options available after 12th.

ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH One can also opt for the age old noble profession of teaching right from nursery to primary school to lecturer level based on one’s degree of academic accomplishment. Teaching up to secondary level requires graduation with Bed while up to higher secondary level requires post graduation with Bed in respective subjects. Lectureship at graduate and post graduate degree colleges require post graduation with Phd and clearing of the NET examinations conducted by UGC. While others with PG and Phd can also pursue a fulfilling career as a researcher or scientist. If you want to pursue your career in Merchant Navy then you can think about Marine Engineering and Nautical Science, but these streams need to fulfill certain physical standards along with great vision as these standards were fixed by Directorate General of Shipping. If you fulfill the pre-requisites to pursue your career as Commercial Pilot the training will be given to procure the license, this option is open for those who have successfully completed their Class 12 in Physics and Mathematics and need to take

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medical examination to be conducted by Director General of Civil Aviation at all approved medical centres.

CAREER IN DEFENSE: After 12th there is one more career for unmarried male they can join National Defense Academy or NDA which leads you to a career in the Indian Army but you need to qualify in NDA examinations conducted by UPSC. Only those with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as your subjects in your Class 12 are eligible to serve in Indian Navy or in Indian Air Force through NDA examination. This also facilitates students to opt for 10+2 technical entry into the Indian Army or 10+2 technical cadet entry scheme leading to Permanent Commission in Indian Navy. So, it would be prudent to think about other career options rather than blaming self or hurting self physically or mentally – just because someone has been unable to clear the entrance exams for Engineering or Medical course. Whatever stream you may select, you should put in your best efforts, which would surely lead to the path of success. Obtaining high marks in the qualifying examinations will put you in a comparatively better position to get into the course of choice after the 10 + 2 level.

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ANOUSHKA SHANKAR SAYS ‘NO’ TO ZOOS

M.F.HUSSAIN PASSES AWAY... Renowned Indian painter Maqbool Fida Hussain, who lived the last five years of his life in exile, died of heart attack in London on 9th June’11. Hussain died at London’s Royal Brompton Hospital at the age of 95. In his long and illustrious career as a painter, M F Hussain brought global recognition to Indian art. He was even described by Forbes magazine as the “Picasso of India”. He was doubtlessly the highest earning painter of India, with one painting of his even fetching $2 million at a Christie’s auction. However, in the mid 1990s Hussain angered a section of Hindu community by painting the nude images of Hindu goddesses. Beleaguered with legal cases and even death threats, M F Hussain went into a self imposed exile in 2006 and never returned to India again. In January 2010, he even accepted the citizenship of Qatar. But in one of his last interviews, Hussain said that his heart would always remain in India.

Just when we thought we couldn’t possibly be bigger fans of longtime PETA pal Anoushka Shankar, she gives us one more reason to be wild about her. Wearing an outfit designed by famous designers Sandeep Khosla and Abu Jani and peering through iron bars next to the tagline “Exotic Animals Belong in the Wild, Not in Zoos”, Anoushka appears in a brand-new PETA ad. The ad, which was shot by ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani, is Anoushka‘s way of raising awareness about the thousands of animals who lead miserable lives in zoos all across India. For years, Indian zoos have been in a dilapidated state. Rife with animal abuse and neglect, statistics show that every year, 10 to 15 per cent of the animals in India’s more than 250 zoos die. When Anoushka Shankar learned this, she readily agreed to do her bit for animals by imprisoning herself.

BOTSA SATYANARAYANA SWORN IN AS APCC PRESIDENT Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Botsa Satyanarayana is the new president of the Congress’ Andhra Pradesh unit. Botsa, who comes from Vizianagaram district in north coastal Andhra, succeeds D. Srinivas, a leader from Telangana. His appointment as Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief is significant as he had once said that he was not against the demand for separate statehood to the Telangana region. The 53-year-old leader has been a minister since 2004. He served as minister of industries and later as minister for panchayat raj in the Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy cabinet. Botsa, who was an MP from 1999 to 2004, became active in state politics at instance of Rajasekhara Reddy and was elected from Cheepurupalli assembly constituency for two consecutive terms.

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The World Music Day celebrations came alive to the tune of Classical, Folk, Country, Pop and Rock, reports Music Times.

ETE de la Musique, the music event of the year, was presented at the Taj Deccan by Alliance Française-Hyderabad and Goethe-Zentrum in association with the U.S. Consulate General and the Hyderabad Western Music Forum. It was a musical melange of performances by Iryna Tsarenko, Anoushka Shahane, Ujjal Kumar Shah, Max Turner, Patrick Dempsey and Scott Kingsbury among others. Also known as the World Music Day, the evening of June 15 saw coming together of musical genres from western classical to jazz, carnatic to pop/rock, there was something for everyone. The evening began with a western classical music performance by Iryna Tsarenko, Sanjukta Koppoku and Ajay Sharma on the piano and Anoushka Shahane on soprano. Their repertoire mostly included classical music from the 19th century. Tsarenko began with a Frédéric Chopin’s romantic ballet. After hitting on soulful romantic notes, Ajay Sharma played the composition of one of the finest Russian pianist of romanticism Sergei Rachmaninoff. Their repertoire ended on a high and powerful note by duet from the opera Eugene Onegin composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. After the romantic symphonies, came the Jazz trio with Ujjal Kumar Saha on jazz guitar, Benjamin Christopher on bass and Praveen David on the drums. Their rhythms had the smoothness of classical jazz with amalgamation of modern METRO

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sound. Their rendition of Latin jazz was upbeat. Following the soothing tones of jazz, it was Max Turner’s turn on the vocals and guitar with Eugene Yuvaraj on the drums. Max Turner born in Hamburg liked to call himself a nomad which reflected in most of his songs. His songs had the feel-good factor of country music and versatility of folk. Singing from his forthcoming solo album and saying, “For the time being it’s called music,” he wooed the audience with his music. As part of the festival, the U.S Consulate General presented the ‘Banjara Hillibillies,’ Hyderabad’s first American Bluegrass Music band. The group comprising of four American expats came together in late 2010. Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music, and is a sub-genre of country music, traditionally played on acoustic stringed instruments. The evening ended with a performance by Betty Argo a French band, with Lena Roucaute on the vocals, Samuel Strouk on the bass guitar, Jeremie Pontier on drums and Arnaud Cabibel on guitar. Their music was eclectic with a tinge of jazz, world, soul and reggae, all synchronised in perfect harmony. It was an evening to remember.

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Hyderabad: A Darling of Music Lovers Pankaj Udhas enthralled the audience in the city on June 25. Adored by Ghazal lovers the world over, he weaved his magic for two hours with his immortal melodies. With over 40 albums to his credit, in his unique singing style he kept the audience engrossed in rapt attention with Deewaro se Milke Rona Acha Lagta Hai, Ahista, Jiye to Jiye, Dukh Sukh, Chitti Ayi Hai, Chand Jaisa Rang Hai Tera among others. The concert also featured upcoming Ghazal singer Runa Rizvi, daughter of Ghazal maestro Rajkumar Rizvi. Her dexterity was melodic as well as engaging. The event was also marked by the presence of Telugu Ghazal singer, ‘Ghazal’ Srinivas, who felicitated Pt Udhas. The concert was organised by Right Folio in association with the Parikala Seshavataram Memorial trust. The proceeds from the concert will be donated to Pranava, an elementary school in the city. Accompanied by his harmonium ‘Geetanjali’, and an entourage of tabla, mandolin, violin, flute and keyboard players, the music he created was delectable. Each musician excelled yet complimented the maestro’s voice. Pankajji ended the show with requests from the audience which included Sabko Maloom Hai Mein Sharabi Nahin and Suna Hai. The audience, a mix of yesteryear and the younger generation were absolutely mesmerised by the mellifluous verses of Urdu poets set to his melodious music. METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 15

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The plush cafes and posh tiffin centres are gradually replacing the chat rooms of yester years. Irani chai is loosing its sheen in the hands of modernity, reports V S Venkatesan.

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FADING ERA OF HYDERABADI IRANI CHAI

N evening in Hyderabad was worth one in Paris some way around till mid eighties when Irani restaurants of Hyderabad used to be the best hangouts for young Hyderabadis. Captivating aroma of strong Irani chai used to drill the nostrils of by passers, hard for them to restrain from this formidable smell. Irani restaurants the chat rooms of yester years are loosing out in the hands of plush cafes and posh tiffin centres. Few restaurants had the privilege of playing nostalgic Hindi movie numbers on Gramphone records literally dragging music lovers into the realm of the by gone era. Some one would love hearing “Mousam hai ashikana” while it was drizzling outside, sipping a chai toasting over Naushad’s popular number. Few restaurants on high elevation used to let the evening sun rays glitter on the cutlery and glass ware of the restaurant. Some people sitting across marble topped tables could enjoy the luxury of watching the setting sun while ordering for a third cup of chai. Not Just evenings, Irani restaurants used to open up in the misty winter mornings enticing chai lovers for a warm sip in bitter cold weather. Shawl clad Hyderabadis loved to rush to a near by Irani restaurant to greet the rising sun with a cup of fresh chai. One could hear the clinking sounds of glass and cutlery in the quiet mornings while the roads barely witnessed traffic. Sipping tea at an Irani restaurant seems something different from sipping a tea at home. Mornings or evenings some one can greet a friend or neighbor at a restaurant and invite him for a chat and chai. It was like RK Narayan’s ‘Over a cup of coffee’ many things used to work out just over a cup of Irani chai. Though restaurant giants like Alpha hotel, Paradise, Garden restaurant, Nayagara, Madina could offer more than a Chai, ranging from Tandoor roti to Chicken Biryani, Haleem, most of the restaurants limited to Chai and Snacks. Buns, pastries, Tie biscuits, Osmania biscuits and samosas were the favorite snacks of Hyderabadis. Having a sip of Chai was not just in its way like having a beverage but it was rather customary to offer someone a chai in an Irani restaurant. CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 16

No wonder many a business deals concluded with a hot Irani chai sip and a munch of Osmania biscuit. Irani restaurants offered a kind of hospitality one could cherish. Few decades ago there were not many tiffin centre restaurants in Twin cities. These Udupi restaurants were not in any way hangouts like Irani restaurants. Some one can ask his friend to wait at a paron ticularr Irani Iran Ir a i restaurant till he comes. G Go Gossips, ssip ss ips, chats, cha hats ha ts,, business discussions ts used ed to to go g on amidst amid idst id s songs of Hindi cinema cinema. a. Timess have h vvee changed. Now ha Now people have no o time tiim mee to hangout in Irani restaurnts. restaurnt ts. There ts. Th heerre is no scope for any a y an chat amidst amiidsst the the rumbling sound of of Irani traffic. Ir rani cchai h i has lost it’s glory due ha change to chang ge in n life lif ifee styles of Hyderabadis. restaurants Many Irani Ira ani re estaurants have closed Biryani, Kabab and Haleem could only survive and are down n and and d many many more are on the way. Restaurants Res esta taur u ants that offer of Ghulam kapoor, Mukesh are not to be herd any where in the no o way wayy hangouts han angouts for a calm evening. Rafi Ra afi, Gh Ghu ulam ali, Mahender Mah age restaurants where few old timers age old olld Irani o Ir time ti m rss hang hang out some som times in a polluted evening. No one is bothered to go to a restaurant cups. rest re sta aurant while chai wallahs run around au d with with h flasks asks and plastic pl Kya Zamana har shaam doston ke saath kisi cafe par ek do ghante ke liye “Woh din phir laut ke to nahi aate. K ya Zama ana tha jab h magar tha. Soche to Bahut afsos lagtha hai” laments Afsar a middle bait jaate. Bus Chai ke liye to sahi, m aga garr kya a sukoon su u tha aged private employee. emp m loyee. “We used to to spend s end three to four hourss at the Irani sp Irrani restaurant restau beside Chaderghat bridge. There was a big automatic Gramophone coin player. We could choose any song for just 25 paise. We had to drop the coin in the machine and just press the button of our chosen song. We never bothered about how many cups of chai we ordered” says Alok, a small time businessman from Koti. That sounds a bit nostalgic but it reminds us of sweet memories of the bygone era. Hyderabad now what we see is totally a different entity when people need to spend evenings walking along speeding vehicles. Tranquility is not even seen in small lanes. Irani restaurants are not preparing for early morning as way side tea bunks have come up. “Sirf Chai bun bechke hotel nahi chala sakthe. Agar chalana hai to bahut kuch rakhna padta hai. Isiliye doosre dhande pe agaya hoon” says Muneer, who once used to run an Irani restaurant. “Zamana badalgaya hai” he pants. Irani restaurants once an intrinsic part of Hyderabadis culture are fading out into the annals of history. METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 17

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HYDERABAD’S HISTORY UNDER THREAT FROM METRO RAIL Hyderabad : Citizen’s groups have labelled it “the undoing of the city” as the Hyderabad Metro Rail corridor will run through some core heritage areas and open spaces like the Assembly, Public Gardens, Moazzam Jahi market, Sultan Bazaar, Parade Grounds, Secunderabad Clock Tower etc. and will be going over flyovers at Punjagutta, Nalgonda Cross Roads and Greenlands. It will intersect at Ameerpet, Koti and Patny thus requiring large-scale construction of pillars, corridors and stations. The entire project will be an elevated corridor along the central meridian of roads with two parallel tracks of rails and 66 stations. The elevated track will be at a height of 35 to 50 feet and at three places in the core city it will be as high as 60-70 feet due to existing flyovers. “Parts of Hyderabad’s history will be erased forever with large scale demolitions in the core city areas of Narayanguda, Kachiguda, Badi Chowki, Sultan Bazaar, Mir Alam Mandi Road, Shahalibanda, Greenlands, Ameerpet, Yusufguda, Sultan Bazaar and Badi Chowki. Several historic landmark buildings of distinct architecture and high heritage value like the old pedestrian shopping areas along narrow roads from Kacheguda Cross Roads through Badi Chawdi, Mir Alam Mandi Road (Purani Haveli Road) and Sultan Bazaar will have to be demolished for Metro Rail construction,” said convenor of Citizens for Better Public Transport, Prof. C. Ramachandraiah. As Hyderabad prepares the road map for its Metro rail, The Sultan Bazar Parirakshana Samiti organised a public meeting to protest against the construction of the proposed corridor. They demanded that metro rail tracks passing in the vicinity or through heritage buildings and areas should be made underground.

TANK BUND STATUES TO BE INSTALLED SOON Hyderabad: Vijayawada-based Sri Sai Baba Mega Shilpa Shala will make and reinstall the 12 statues which were vandalised by Telangana activists during the Million March on Tank Bund. The 12 statues of Telugu icons – Sri Krishnadevaraya, Yerrapragada, Annamacharya, Siddendra Yogi, Brahmanaidu, Raghupathi Venkataratnam Naidu, Mutnuri Krishna Rao, Kandukuri Veereshalingam, Tripuraneni Ramswamy Choudary, Ballari Raghava, Sir Arthur Cotton and Gurajada Appa Rao – were damaged by the agitators during the protest march on March 10. Except Bellari Raghava’s statue, all the other vandalised statues were dumped in the Hussainsagar. In the wake of outcry by poets, literary figures and civil organisations, the state government had decided to re-install the statues at their designated pedestals. METRO

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ROCK PARK TO COME UP IN CITY Hyderabad: Hyderabad is soon going to get its first rock park. The government has decided to set up a rock park at Fakhruddin Gutta in Khajaguda, one of the four heritage rock precincts considered for an adventure park. Situated behind the Lanco Hills in Gachibowli, it is a huge sheet rock with boulder formations and caves. The dargah of Baba Fakruddin Aulia, after whom the rock formations are named, is at the peak. The 600-year old dargah and the rock formations around it were declared a heritage precinct in 2009. “The rocks have jumbled up in such a way that they form natural caves, ideal for bouldering”, says Frauke Quader, secretary, Society to Save Rocks. The cost of developing the rock park is to be jointly shared by Tourism Department and GHMC.

CITY MUSEUM AT SARDAR MAHAL Hyderabad : This is one of those palaces which was built but no one ever lived in it. The sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, constructed the Sardar Mahal for one of his beloved consorts, Sardar Begum. But sadly enough, it didn’t live up to her expectations. Interestingly, the civic body took over the Sardar Mahal in 1965 as huge property tax arrears were pending. Since then its circle offices are functioning here. The GHMC has decided to set up a city museum in it as part of strengthening the tourism infrastructure of historic core. Revised estimates are being readied and tenders will be called soon. With this, the adaptive reuse of the 111 year old palace will be possible.The proposed Tourist Interpretation Centre at Sardar Mahal will tell the story of the historic city through maps, pictures, artefacts, and memorabilia.

GHMC GETS NEW COMMISSIONER Hyderabad : M T Krishna Babu took over as GHMC commissioner recently with a promise of making Hyderabad the “best livable city”. Krishna Babu was earlier working as as the chairman and managing director of APCPDCL. He worked as special commissioner of GHMC for a brief stint in 2009 and was appreciated for the smooth conduct of the GHMC elections and earned laurels from various quarters for the development of the city. Speaking to the media, Krishna Babu said that working as the GHMC commissioner would be a challenging job and he would do his best. METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 19

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ACTOR RAJ KIRAN FOUND IN MENTAL ASYLUM Actor Raj Kiran, best remembered for his roles in films like Arth and Karz, has been missing in action for over a decade now and was even rumoured to be dead. However, the actor has now been located at a mental asylum in USA and it was none other than Raj Kiran’s Karz co-star Rishi Kapoor who came to know about his whereabouts. After rumours of his death started coming, his friends and colleagues started to locate him. His Hip Hip Hurray co-star Deepti Naval posted on Raj Kiran’s Facebook Fan page “Raj, where are you my friend? Please reach out - Deepti (Naval)”. Rishi Kapoor, who recently went to U.S.A, was successful in tracing the whereabouts of his Karz co-star. Rishi was shocked to know that Raj is living in a mental asylum in Atlanta and pays for his own treatment by working within the institution. Raj’s wife and son abandoned him sometime back and the rest of his family also didn’t bother to take care of him and left him to fend for himself. After going through a series of domestic crisis, he went into depression. He was then admitted in a mental institution at Byculla, Mumbai and was later on taken to the US by his siblings.

AMITABH AND JAYA CELEBRATE 38TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan celebrated their 38th marriage anniversary recently and Big B shared the memories of his wedding day and honeymoon. “It’s past midnight right now… its the 3rd of June… and its our anniversary… 38 years since 1973 … !! Still remember the speed with which everything happened on that day. It was a quick decision. Marriages generally are,” Big B posted on his blog. “And before long I was heading across to a common friend’s place with my family for a simple Bengali wedding ceremony. Not many people at all. Just family and a couple of personal friends. There was a gentle quiver in the skies and a few drops of rain fell just before setting off. “Some of the neighbours exclaimed that it was a good omen – the Gods send their greetings they said – and we were off !” he added. The two have worked together in movies like “Abhimaan”, “Chupke Chupke” and “Zanjeer” and after their quick wedding they went to London for their honeymoon. “And before long off on a plane to London, for the very first time. In fact, for me and for Jaya too, the very first time out of the country – minus my short visit to Nepal in the mid 50’s,” he posted. “I remember being invited by Rajesh Khanna and his wife Dimple, also just married to the hotel they were staying in, for dinner and a celebration. Some of us were so taken up by the city, going out to the balcony of the suite and playing L O N D O N … LONDON !! A very innovative little game that we had all played when we were kids,” he added. MEE TRO METRO O

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PREITY ZINTA TO MAKE TV DEBUT Preity Zinta has finally taken a first step towards her television debut. She has started shooting for the promos of Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega, the show that she will be hosting on Colors Channel. The actress tried to break an international record at Film City herself! In a promo video while pulling a truck she says, “Australia ka Derek Boyer ka Guinness World Record aaj main toodoongi.” Later she stated, “Chaliye main naa kar saki toh kya hua? India kar ke dikhadega. Ab garv sea har Hindustani bolega, Guinness World record, Ab India Todega.” This is a desi version of the international show, produced by Miditech and will be aired later this year. According to the channel, the neversay-die attitude of Priety echoes the concept of the show and it also represents the spirit of new India. She will try to encourage all the viewers to take a plunge to make or break records.

SALMAN’S LOVE CONFESSION Looks like the Bollywood hottie, Salman Khan, is living his single life to the fullest. In the past, he has dated some of the most beautiful women of the industry. In an interview with Filmfare magazine, Sallu candidly opens up, admitting that he is not a very easy person and he does get difficult at times, to live with. Talking about his relationships, Salman was all praises for his former girlfriends, “I’ve seen three or four women in my life and they’re very beautiful from the inside and outside. Somehow, it didn’t work out. So, I guess it’s my fault.” When quizzed whether he is a husband material or not, Salman Khan answers, “Forget husband, I’m not even boyfriend material.” Currently, Salman’s life revolves around four women in his life, his mother, his two sisters and Reshma Reddy, a professional who handles his ads. Salman is single and is having a blast.

MALLIKA AS SHALU COPIES MUNNI AND SHEILA ‘Munni’t and ‘Sheila’ have created such milestones in the field of item number that Mallika Sherawat’s new item number ‘Shalu ke thumke’ featured in the film ‘Bin Bulaye Baraati’ released last month has literally copied the steps from the two hit item numbers. Choreographer Ganesh Acharya justifies this action by saying that since the song has a line which says ‘Munni bhi maani aur Sheila bhi maani, Shalu ke thumke ki duniya deewani’, METRO O CIT CITY T Y TTIMES IMES | JULY 2 2011 01 11 | 21

the film’s team pressurised that the trademark dance steps from the two songs should reflect in Mallika’s moves and Ganesh’s objections were quickly shouted down.Producer Prakash Jaju also confirmed Acharya’s statement saying, “It was Anand Raj Anand’s idea, and we liked it. We offered Mallika a choice of two item songs and she chose this one. We offered the other one to Shweta Tiwari.” However Farah Khan seems cool about all this controversy and brushes off this entire hullaboo by saying, “I haven’t seen it. Maybe they are just spoofing the Sheila and Munni steps.”

ASHION

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Size Zero reduces your attraction, while curvy, fleshy figure gives you a unique sex appeal, observes Fashion Times

BOLD AND LARGE ARE BEAUTIFUL

HAT is your taste, curvy-bulky, plump, sleeky-skinny or size zero ones? Choice is yours. Do you adore old time beauty Madhubala or contemporary Kareena Kapoor makes you wild and crazy!! We know you won’t reveal. Since Bollywood beauties always inspire and motivate Indian females and their every move is being watched closely, so when Kareena Kapoor adopts “size zero” culture, it sets a new phenomenon of “ Slim beauty ” in the country. A large group of young girls try to imitate her without thinking of its consequences on their health. As a result, they try to follow strict fat free diet routines and go to gym tirelessly to fulfill their obsession.

BUT HERE IS THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION : Do Indian male dream of such women ? Or do they appreciate a proportionate flesh on the body ? I will tell you its answer later but it’s a fact that Indian food, culture and environment encourages weight gain of the body. I think that Indian culture always flaunts KhaatePeete ghar ki ladki/ladka (A person from a well to do family) type of taste. That is why, even today when elders in the family see a very slim and skinny girl, instantly they ask-”Arre Khana nahin khati ho kya” METRO

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(Don’t you eat properly? ) So if you have not put on some weight, it’s a common thinking that you aren’t fit and sexy. That’s why Bollywood beauties like Meena Kumari, Farida Jalaal, Vaijyanti Mala, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Kajol, all were large and fleshy. Even when “Chingari girl” Bipasha Basu starred in the film Jism, she was voluptuous . Indian men find the idea of large women quite sexy…You go anywhere in India, the average Indian woman has always been curvy, voluptuous and loves eating. Just turn to Tollywood, almost all the heroines here are big and curvy. They believe that it gives them a unique sex appeal. Also, they don’t find it hard to do dance steps with the hero with their “unappropriate” body mass index (BMI). So Make it large is in our culture. Just have a tour of Kamasutra Khajuraho, you won’t find a single Indian woman there, who has been portrayed as slim. They all are described as voluptuous and with appealing large bodies. We don’t spare a chance to tell the people about our fondness for flesh. Even big bollywood stars continue to amaze people by their open thoughts regarding this. For example, heart throb of millions and bad boy of Bollywood, Salman Khan also likes fleshy and large body. I remember when size zeo queen Kareena Kapoor with her elder sister Karishma Kapoor attended the opening episode of Salman’s popular TV show “10 ka Dum”, Sallu Baba openly advised Kareena to put some flesh on her body and learn to appreciate the biological appetite. He kept on saying that losing too much weight affects the face and the person stops looking attractive. Actually size zero is a fashion statement, we have adopted from the west. Also there are many multinational companies-boutiques which claim to make you attain size zero and make a lot of money for themselves. It’s a big market, but this scenario is changing now. Contemporary Bollywood beauties are coming back to their roots and they are taking side of the LARGE. So when Kareena, while endorsing a “zero size laptop” said that she is proud of being crowned as zero figure beauty, Deepika Padukone and Neha Dhupia rejected her theory completely. Deepika said- “Indian body type doesn’t suit it and it’s nice to be a little full and have a nice shape!” Neha also endorsed this view. I don’t know, whether Kareena was aware of these statements or not but later she also voted for curves to get a more gorgeous look. Recently she made a bang by saying-“ I also want to be perfectly rounded. I’m bored of being too thin. And I actually enjoy eating at a neighborhood café.” Well said Kareena, congratulations to you to understand that curves can also increase your sex appeal! So what is your take! My take is-Bold and Large are beautiful...isnt it!!!

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TAPSEE THE TOLLYWOOD HOT FAVORITE

BEFORE JHUMANDI NADHAM…

I was modeling before entering the film industry. I was awarded ‘Fresh Face’ and ‘Best Skin’ in Miss India 2008. I did a lot of television commercials like Red FM and quite a few commercials. All the casting coordinators had my photos. Lakshmi Prasanna was looking for new face for her movie. She saw my pictures, short listed me from hundreds of girls. I gave two screen tests and I was selected.

REASON TO SIGN MY FIRST TELUGU MOVIE…

The fact that I was working with legendary director K. Raghavendra Rao under a well known banner. They are all legends so I thought it will be a wonderful movie. The great character I was doing offered me scope to act. I would be laughing, crying, dancing and everything a girl will emote. That’s why I took it up.

FIRST MOVIE DONE. NEXT?

I signed three movies. It was scary even before my first movie got released. It was a big responsibility on me, to live upto their expectations. I have acted with Prabhas in Mr.Perfect. I worked with Vishnu in Vastadu Na Raju and with Ravi Teja in Veera.

CHARACTERS IN FUTURE MOVIES…

I always wanted to differ from my previous movies. With Prabhas, I was an arroganr NRI, not like the girlie character in ‘Jhummandhi Nadham’. I am a tomboy in Prabhas movie. I am a mud biker. In Vishnu’s movie I am a normal girl. In Ravi Teja’s movie, I am hyper active, chirpy and bubbly.

FIRST WORDS OF APPRECIATION

During a shooting in Araku, Lakshmi said that she was lucky to have me as the heroine for the movie. Raghavendra Rao told I was one of the most beautiful girl he has worked with. Gopal Reddy told I looked amazing on screen and telling I’ll attain great heights in the film industry. During the audio launch, Chiranjeevi appreciated me in front of the crowd for learning Telugu.

TAPSEE SAYS,

Thank you so much everyone. Thank you for your appreciations. I will try my best to live up to the expectations. Now I am busy doing few Tamil movies. But I very much long to come back to Telugu movies as I have began my career here. Telugu audience have given me all the love and appreciation. I would like to continue in Telugu movies.

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She’s mesmerising. She’s cute. She’s anything more than beautiful. She started her career with ‘Jhumandi Nadham’. The gorgeous lady talks to Madan about her new movie, her favorite songs, her characters in her forthcoming movies and much more...

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EALTH

ARE YOU SLEEP DEPRIVED ?

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Lack of sleep leads to onset of several diseses. Vangeepuram Satakopan looks at the reasons for lack of sleep and looks at ways to overcome the problem.

ore and more research is pointing to lack of sleep as one of the reasons for the onset of several diseases. That sleep is rejuvenating, is a well known fact. There is nothing like a perfect night’s sleep, to kick start another day’s work.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SUFFICIENT SLEEP IS NOT AVAILABLE?  Tendency to commit mistakes  Increased feeling of irritation  Friction between husband and wife  Ill-natured behaviour towards children  Feeling of drowsiness  Decreased reaction times  Increased risk for accidents while driving  Poor decision making capacity  Decreased performance levels  Finding fault with others  Picking unnecessary and unwanted quarrels  Decreased immune function  Impaired memory  Weight increase and obesity  Acquiring hypertension and diabetes

REASONS FOR LACK OF SLEEP Insomnia is a term associated with the condition of disturbed sleep. While there are several causes for disturbances in sleep pattern, some of them are man-made. For example, some people have a tendency to stay up late at night. On top of that, you have to wake up early for the next day schedule. This means that you will be sleep deprived. Some other reasons for lack of sleep are:  Restless legs syndrome  Disturbances in circadian rhythm as in jet lag  Sleep apnea  Eating just before going to bed  Depression  Exercising just before bed time  Polyuria associated with diabetes  Intake of caffeine before bed time (Drinking coffee)  Hormonal changes as in menopause  Sleeping in the presence of bright light METRO

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It is generally agreed that people need to sleep between seven to eight hours every day. The maximum amount of time spent in deep sleep is called the core sleep. This is the time when you are not aware of your surroundings. The period of core sleep varies from individual to individual, but is essential for normal health. The sleepiness gradually wears off as the period of core sleep is crossed. Generally, it is good if you wake up at least thirty minutes after the core sleep. Studies have shown that too little sleep or too much sleep can be deleterious to health. Research has shown that either of these two habits can lead to increase in abdominal fat. This can also increase the risk for acquiring cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Optimum sleep is invigorating. Too little sleep or too much sleep is debilitating.

PRODUCING IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR SLEEP A tired body produces good sleep. On the other hand, too tired a body can produce only disturbed sleep. If you eat just before going to bed, your level of sleep will not be satisfactory. Good bed room environment produces good sleep. But, we pay little attention to such matters. Even the height of the pillow can influence the way we sleep. Night lamps play an important role in sleep. Too bright a light can be disturbing. Recent research also shows that sleeping in the presence of light can lead to weight gain because of disturbances in melatonin secretion. Reading a book is the best sleeping pill one can come across. The most important thing is to have a clear mind. After all, the sleep center is located in the brain. Family feuds before bed time or carrying worries from the workplace to the bed, is not going to help the cause of good sleep. The best policy is to forget the past and to look forward to a rosier tomorrow. Sleep will automatically embrace you. METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 27

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Food Times brings you some Hyderabadi non-vegetarian delicious cuisine ideal to make you warm and cheerful in the romantic, rainy settings of July.

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MOUTH WATERING FEAST

CHICKEN HYDERABADI

Chicken Hyderabadi is a luscious and delicious recipe. Lemon juice gives es it a new flavor. ketchup with it, mix well. Add Ingredients: d chilli 1200 gm Chicken, 4-1/2 tbsp Ginger- powder, yogurt, saffron and vinegar negar garlic paste, 3/4 Cup tomato ketchup,1 to it. Heat oil in a skillet and d fry tsp Red chili powder, 4-1/2 tsp Hot curry leaves and green chillies, lies, ater sauce, 1 tsp Vinegar, 1/2 tsp Saffron, set aside. Add chicken and water gh 4 tsp Plain yogurt, 3-1/2 tsp Lemons and cook it, uncovered on high w juice freshly squeezed,3 Green chilies, heat for about 10 minutes. Now 10-15 Curry leaves, Salt to taste, Few reduce the heat and cover it.. Cook it until the gravy reduces coriander leaves, Water as required Method: and oil starts leaving the sides Wash and cut the chicken into pieces of the skillet. Remove it from and keep them in an open vessel. the heat. Garnish it with Apply ginger-garlic paste on it and fried curry leaves, green toss to coat it with the paste. Combine chillies and coriander salt, lime juice, hot sauce, tomato leaves.

DAAL GOSHT Daal Ghost is a meat with lentils mix. Ingredients: 1 Cup masoor daal, 1 kg Meat boneless and cubed, Salt to taste , Ingr 4 tbs tbsp Vegetable oil, 2 Onions sliced,1 tbsp Ginger paste, 2 tbsp Garlic paste, 2 tsp Coriander powder,1 tsp Cumin powder ,1/2 tsp Turmeric powder,1 tsp Red chil chili powder,1 tsp Garam masala, Juice of 1 lemon , Coriander leaves to garnish Method: Boil the daal, meat with salt and 2 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker Me till the daal is soft. In another pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil and fry the onions till golden brown.Add the ginger and garlic paste and fry for a minute. Add the gol coriander, cumin, turmeric, red chili and garam masala powder and fry till co the oil separates from the masala. Add the daal-meat mixture to this masala th and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Take off from the an fire, add lime juice, stir well and garnish with coriander leaves. Daal Gosht is ready.

HALEEM As such a popular Ramzan delicacy, has now become popular across all seasons. Ingredients: 200 gm Wheat (washed and soaked for 2 hrs), 300 gm Boneless Mutton, 100

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Method:

Clean and marinate mutton with half of ground paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies illies and salt for 1 hour. Pressure cook the soaked wheat and marinated meat for about 45 minutes. Mince and grind to a fine paste. In a Pan heat oil, add the finely sliced onions, fry till brown, add the garam masala. Add the ground paste and keep stirring on slow flame, till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Serve hot, with lime wedges.

HYDERABADI DUM BIRYANI The jewel in the crown of Hyderabadi cuisine is any day a whole some treat in itself. Ingredients: ½ kg Basmati Rice (semi-cooked), 1 kg Boneless Meat (washed and chopped into square pieces), 500 gm Curd, 4-6 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste , 4-6 Green n Chilli, 2 Big Onions (sliced), ¼ cup Lime me Juice, J ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, A pinch h of Caraway Seeds S (Shahi Zeera), 5-6 twigs Coriander Leaves (chopped), 5-6 twigs Mint Leaves L (chopped), 2 pinch Saffron,1-2 Cinnamon, 2-3 pods Cardamom, 2-3 drops d Saffron Color,1-2 pods Clove, 2 cup Oil, Salt to taste, 2 tsp Ghee

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SSmear the pieces of meat with ginger-garlic paste. Keep them to marinate m for an hour.In the meanwhile, fry the sliced onions in a heated pan p on low flame till light brown.Let the onions cool down and crush them. Now N add crushed fried onion (only three-fourth), curd, red chilli powder, cinnamon, c green chilli paste, cardamom, shahi zeera, coriander leaves, clove, c saffron water, mint leaves and salt to the marinated meat.Leave the meat m as it is for 1 hour. Make the mixture of aromatic water by adding salt (one ( tsp), cinnamon, clove, cardamom, mint leaves and coriander leaves in a little water. Now spread a layer of semi-cooked rice in a heavy bottomed vessel. v Add saffron color, limejuice, ghee and the remaining crushed onions over o the layer of rice. Spread a layer of marinated meat over this, and again spread s the remaining semi-cooked rice. Now add the aromatic water in a circular c motion over the rice layer. Now tightly cover the vessel with a lid. Keep K it on a low flame. Remove the vessel from the flame exactly after 15 minutes. m Hyderabadi Biryani is ready to eat. Serve hot.

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MUTTON PALAK CURRY Mutton Palak Curry gives you the pleasure of enjoying a mutton curry with the flavour of green leafy spinach. Ingredients: 1 kg Mutton (cubes), 2-3 tbsp Oil, Salt to taste, 4 Onions (chopped), 6 tsp Red Chilies, 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste, 2 tsp Coriander Powder, 1 pinch Fennel Seeds, 4 bunches Spinach (chopped), 2 tsp Green Chilies (chopped). Method: Heat the oil in a pan; add fennel seeds and coriander to it. Now add onions and green chilies to it; fry till the former turns golden brown in color. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilies and salt to the above; stir for a few seconds. Now thoroughly wash the mutton cubes. Add them to the above. Keep stirring until the mutton gets properly coated with the gravy. Cover the pan and allow the mutton to cook. Add finely chopped spinach to the mutton. Let it cook for 2 minutes and then, turn off the flame. Mutton Palak Curry is ready to serve.

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Shopping Times brings you an exhilarating shopping experience from Laad Bazaar, the crowning glory of Hyderabad’s legacy.

A COLOUR RIOT WITH BANGLES bangles crusted with semi-precious stones and tiny bits of mirror or gems. These bangles studded with stones and glass glitter in the daylight and allure many women into purchasing them. The entire street jostles with carts of colourful lac bangles. One can also find stores selling rose water spices herbs silver filigree jewelry, antiques, hookah paraphernalia and delicate inlay work here. ‘Laad’ in Hindi and Urdu implies ‘to love’ or ‘to pamper’ – and a more appropriate name would be difficult to bestow upon the bazaar. It’s the pride and joy of the Hyderabadi women. Ten years ago, there were around 30 shops in Laad bazaar which have multiplied ten-fold with more than 300 shops in a row. With the price of bangles ranging between Rs 100 and Rs 5,000, the Laad Bazaar bangle

NOWN as the ‘Bridal Bazaar of Hyderabad’, Laad Bazaar is truly a treasure trove of charming articles of beauty and utility that has a lot to offer to every visitor. Standing on one of the four main roads that branch out from the Charminar, it is located in the old city. The colourful shops here hold a glittering collection of exquisite stone studded bangles made of lac, metal, pearl and glass. The market is also known for pearls, cosmetics, fabrics, henna, gold and other bridal finery .

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A riot of exquisitely traditional bangles made of glass, metal, and other materials, particularly, the Hyderabad’s speciality of shellac bangles, crusted with semi-precious stones and tiny pieces of mirror or gems, is the real draw of Laad bazaar. industry witnesses a daily business of almost R 40/- lakh. In addition, Laad Bazaar has now started supplying its wares to states such as Maharashtra , West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and New Delhi . Earlier while only a handful of workmen were involved in making bangles, presently the industry has more than 4,000 artisans and many more who are joining the industry with the help of workshops held in areas like Falaknuma, Vatapally, Bhavaninagar and Talabkatta. Women constitute 60 per cent of the artisans who do the attractive stone work on bangles. “We make bangles here and the women at home do the stone work. That’s how we complete our orders and make our living,” says Sayed

Quader, an artisan who has been making bangles for the last 50 years and observes that bangles have become “fancier” than ever before. The bangle industry has also seen a growing demand even in the international market particularly from UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia and Middle East Countries. With bangle designs undergoing a major change, they have become attractive and appeal to people from different nationalities. The earlier slim bangles with one or two lines of nugs (coloured stones) have changed into stylish thick ‘kadas’. Add a set of glass bangles to make it a family set or ‘jawabi joda’ . Bargain to get your favourite varieties at even half the originally quoted price. The Mehboob Chowk, a torpid looking quadrangle with an imposing tower in the middle marks the end of Lad Bazaar.

FESTIVE GALORE During the Ramzan season, the bazaar is at its festive best at night with the area surrounding Charminar bustling with life to its helm. People are out shopping during late hours of evening and it continues very late in the night, especially during the last days of Ramzan. The shopping goes on amidst traffic congestion and wafting fragrance of perfumes (‘Athar’), fine aroma of hot-spiced kababs and spicy tea and the flutter of the feathered friends in the bird market behind. A walk through this bazaar is an exhilarating experience with its rich riot of colours. METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 31

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APIKONDALU or Papi Hills a hill station, located in the Perantalapalli hamlet of Khammam district in the State of Andhra Pradesh is often compared to Kashmir for its greenery, pristine views of the river, magnificent waterfalls, wild animals (tiger, cheetah, crocodiles) and pleasant weather all year round. Part of Eastern ghats through which Godavari pierces and flows in twists and turns the place is known for its Tropical rain forests and Deciduous rain forests. The waterfall at Munivaatam is a popular tourist attraction. These hills are the abode of numerous tribes and still vibrate with tribal chants and rituals. According to legend Sri Ram and Sita lived here during their 12 years of exile. The most popular route to reach Papikondalu is through Rajahmundry, East Godavari District. There is also a twisted Ghat road of 35 km to reach Papikondalu though Polavaram, via Shinganna Palli and Vadapalli. To get the real essence of Papikondalu, one has to go for the boat journey either from Rajahmundry or Bhadrachalam (Khammam District).

The pristine beauty of one , lu a d n o ik p a P ism of the EcoTour sites of AP beckons you, reports Tourism Times

The actual boat journey from Rajahmundry side starts from a small village about 20 kilometers away from a village named Pattisam or Pattiseema. This village is famous for an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Veerabhadraswamy. The journey from this village to Papikondalu takes about three hours in a mechanised boat run by private boat owners and A.P. Tourism. The journey takes about 8 hours when undertaken by river streamers that carries about fifty to sixty people. The adventure begins the moment you step on to the boat. The ups and downs of the river water, the drifting sand, the cool breeze, small fish that can be spotted in the clean water and the fresh air from the Papikondalu Hills, give you one of the best experiences to travel. The boat takes the tourists upto a village Peranatallapalli. From Bhadrachalam side the boat journey starts from a village named Sri Ramgiri or Kunuru about one and half hours Journey from Bhadrachalam. Both Bhadrachalam and Rajahmundry are well connected by rail and busses. Come any season except summer, these hill ranges offer one of the best places to visit in AP in terms of scenic beauty, variety of animal, bird species, which are found here. If you are a real adventure lover with a group of more than five and not with elderly people, one of the fascinating METRO

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PLACES OF INTEREST TO SEE ON THE WAY TO PAPIKONDALU:  Pattisam or Pattiseema: The boat journey for Papikondalu starts from this village. It is a small village situated on the banks of river Godavari. A temple is located on the top of a hill for the God Sri Uma Nandeeswara Swamy constructed during 12th century which is worth seeing.  Polavaram Project: This can be seen from the top of the hill situated on the back side.  Gonduru: The next stop is at Gonduru a small village where a temple was constructed for the Goddess Gandhi Pochamma.  Papikondalu: The final stop of the journey to Papikondalu is at a village named Peranatallapalli after viewing the Papikondalu. At this village Sri Ramakrishna Hermitage is worth visiting. A small water fall flowing from the hills can also be seen. Lot of varieties of handicrafts made by the local people is available for sale worth purchasing.

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things you can do is camp at the river side overnight. This would be one of the thrilling, exciting and best adventure you can have, but at your own risk. All in all, the view of the never ending Papikondalu all along and all through your boat journey truly ignites a desire to visit again.

From the Rajahmundry railway station this place is about 50kms and you can hire a car, which is available near bus stand or the railway station. If you are staying in a hotel you can ask the hotel manager to order for a Cab that is safe.Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation conducts daily trips from Rajahmundry. The trips are both one day and two day’s.

ACCOMMODATION: Other than the city if you want to spend your nights in the forest guest house you can stay in the forest guest houses which are at Rajahmundry, Maredumilli and Kannapuram. These guesthouses are not very luxurious but very well maintained, clean and hygienic. Generally couple of forest guards, watchmen will be available in the premises throughout the Day and Night. You can ask these people for any help. You can also find accommodation in Perantalapalli where you have government cottages and APTDC Guest House at Koruturu Village. For reservation and any other information you can contact: Ph. 0883-6578411, Cell: 9848629341. METRO CITY TIMES | JULY 2011 | 33

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NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK Located near Mir Alam Tank, at a L distance dis of 16 km from Hyderabad city, Nehru Ne Zoological Park is the largest zoo in India. Spread over 380 acres with another an 600 acres of Alam Tank lake the park p has a nearly 3,500 species of birds, animals a and reptiles. Run by the Forest d department, Govt of AP the zoo runs d different safari trips every day including Lion Safari, Tiger Safari, Bear Safari and Butterfly Safari. Other attractions include elephant rides, a natural history museum and a children’s train, indigenous animals and birds, like the Indian Rhino, Asiatic Lion, Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Orangutan, Crocodile, Python etc., not to speak of number of Deer, Antelopes and Birds. Timings: April to June: 8.00 am to 5.30 pm, July to March : 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Open: Every day (Except Monday), Entry ticket: Adult: Rs. 10/-, Child: Rs. 5/-, Contact C details: +91-040-24477355

THE NIZAM’S MUSEUM T A collection of the memorabilia, mementos and gifts presented to the last Nizam on the occasion of the pr Silver Jubilee Celebration are housed in the Nizam’s Si Museum. It’s located in the Purani Haveli, a 250 M yyears old palace. The collection consists of the gold burnished throne used during the Silver Jubilee in b 11937, gold model of the Jubilee Pavilion, a golden Tiffin box studded with precious stones and an excellent filigree of a mahout atop an elephant. Also on display are silver models of all the prominent buildings and 3 vintage cars, a 1930 Rolls Royce, a Packard, a Mark V Jaguar and various other antiques. Timings: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm (Closed on Friday), Entry ticket: Adult: Rs. 65/-, Child: Rs. 15/Contact details: +91-040- 24521029 METRO

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BIRLA PLANETARIUM / BIRLA SCIENCE MUSEUM Perched atop the Naubat Pahad, overlooking the Legislative Assembly, the Birla Planetarium is a favourite amongst lovers of astronomy. Equipped with advanced Japanese technology, the planetarium is the most modern and first of its kind in India. Adjoining the planetarium is the Science Museum, which showcases India’s growing science and technological advancements. Birla Planetarium Show Timings: English - 11.30 am - 4.00 pm, 6.00 pm, Telugu - 12.15 pm, 3.00 pm, 5.00 pm, 6.45 pm, 8.15 pm, Hindi 7.30 pm, Entry ticket: Rs. 18/- Contact: +91 40 23241604. Birla Science Museum Timings: 10.30 am - 8.00 pm, Entry ticket: Rs. 15/Contact details: +91 40 23235081

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LUMBINI PARK Located on the bank of Hussainsagar Lake, the Lumbini Park is a kid’s heaven. The colourful floral clock and musically synchronized water fountain are spell-binding. The jetty here provides for various types of pleasure-boat riding. Entry ticket : Rs 10/- , Child; Rs 5/- (aged between 5 and 12 years) and Rs. 5/- for each person coming in groups of more than 25 members. Timings: 9.00 am to 9.00 pm. Laser Show Timings: Daily one show at 7.15 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 7.15 pm and 8.30 pm Contact: +91-040- 2345-5315

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Enchanting Sanghi temple is located in Sanghi Nagar, 25 kms from Hyderabad. It is situated in a hillock called as Paramanand Giri, as one enters a huge Maha Dwaram or gateway welcomes the visitors. A little further away, a long flight of steps leads to the entrance of the temple complex. The presiding deity of the complex is Lord Venkateshwara , 9-½ ft tall. A heavy, beautifully carved door forms the main entrance of the temple complex. The majestic temple complex is built in the Chola-Chalukya style of architecture and hosts all important Hindu god idols. Timings: Opens at 5.00 am for one hour, Suprabhatam is recited, followed by Archana to the deities from 6 am to 8 am. General darshan: 8.30 am to 10.30 am and 4 pm to 6 pm. Poojas and Sevas are held between 6 pm and 8 pm. The temple remains closed between 12 am and 4 pm and after 8 pm. Entry: Free

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BRING HOME PROSPERITY

Balance your life by following the principles of nature, says Vastu expert Dr.Kalania

UILDING homes as per Vastu norms is really essential as it brings congruent balance amidst assorted atmospheric natural energies including cosmic energy, solar energy, lunar energy and many more. Vastu for homes also involve several important traits that depict unique style in building every room. Constructing homes by closely sticking to Vastu principles also greatly brings peace, success as well as opulence to dwellers residing in homes. The building space should be open in the north and north-east direction as these directions are considered to be the mouth of energy. These directions are good and auspicious. So more open space should be left in north, north-east and east and less open space should be left in west, south-west and south directions. Height of the building should be more in south, south-west and west. Wall should be thicker in these directions as compared to north, north-east and east to avoid the bad effects of sunrays. To get more beneficial effects of sunrays, gates, doors, more windows, balconies, veranda and open space should be towards north, northeast and east directions. Bathroom should be in east direction, second preference is given to south-east or northwest direction. Staircase should be in south-west because of height and solid heavy weight. Second alternative is west or north side of the building. Steps turning should be on the right hand side-clockwise direction, while climbing up. METRO

EAST DIRECTION East direction belongs to the lord Indra. The sun rises from the east. In Astrology Sun indicates light, will power, generosity, solar system, luck, creativity, superiors, rulers, etc. East direction is auspicious. Entrance, doors and windows, veranda, balcony, bathrooms, and more open space is advisable in east side. It will give health, wealth, prosperity and progeny.

WEST DIRECTION West direction belongs to the lord Varuna and Saturn. Varun dev is controlling the rain water. In Astrology Saturn indicates death, difficulties, fate, fatigue, fear, metals, adversities, poverty, prejudice, requirement, traditions, frustrations, slums, coal, sculpture. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom, study room, overhead water tank, Toilet, dining room, staircase are suggested in the west side of home.

NORTH DIRECTION North direction is a direction of wealth. Kuber dev and Mercury are governing this side. In Astrology Mercury- indicates finance, money matters, education, business, green colour, knowledge, speed, information, science, thoughts, automobiles, transport, buying, conferences, observations, speech, analytical power, etc. Therefore, entrance, more open space, more doors and windows, balcony, living room, library, wash basin, room for elderly persons, medicines etc. are suggested in north.

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SOUTH DIRECTION South is symbolic of Yam or door of death, southeast is a door of fire and southwest is a door of devil. South door or south side plot is not considered to be good one and brings all sort of bad luck. In Astrology Mars indicates anger, courage, cruelty, battle, dignity, explosive, haste, impatience, impulsive, initiative, irritation, pain, red colour, scars, self reliance, vigour, land, fever, leadership, accidents, aggression, burns, challengers, construction, brothers etc. Yam indicates black magic, corruption, crime, total destruction, violence, pollution, compulsion, clubs, atomic energy, havoc, mobs, mass murder, organised crime etc.

NORTH-EAST DIRECTION North-east - Ishan Kon is most auspicious place of Vastu God and he himself governs this direction. In Astrology Jupiter indicates charity, improvement, prayer, growth, luck, wealth, worship, praise, donations, higher education, good nature, goodwill, abundance, beneficial, blessings, books, budgets, clothes, gains, morals, optimism, prosperity, riches, son, trust etc. The place is suitable for place of worship, study room, underground water tank, entrance, basement, water pot, guest room, more open space, garden or photograph of your god, slope, etc. Wash basin or sink and water pot should be in north-east or east direction.

SOUTHâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;EAST DIRECTION Venus is controlling this direction. Venus indicates hospitality, luxury, good manners, sugar, beauty, woman,

good taste, attachment, clothes, culture, donations, enjoyment, finance, fun, gains, happiness, harmony, love, music, partnership, vehicles, receptions, sexual, pleasures, decorations etc. It is symbolic of Agni corner and suitable for kitchen main platform. If south- east corner shape is extended it will result in illness, stop growth of children, unnecessary expenditure, quarrel litigation, etc. It should be 90 degrees for growth and happiness. Colours of kitchen wall and floor should be orange, rose, yellow, red but it should not be black or darkish. Electrical appliances can be placed in south-east or south direction.

SOUTH-WEST DIRECTION Rahu-Pitru and Nairutya (demons) are governing this corner. South-west corner should be exactly 90 degrees, if it is less than 90 then financial losses, unhappiness and loss of reputation will take place. This corner should be filled with heavy - immovable goods. Pit, wells, septic tanks, underground area will create negative effects - negative charges - will contaminate or get dissolved in the pits or water and it can prove detrimental - or produce harmful effect to residents. South-west direction is best place for master bedroom, cupboard, wardrobe, dressing room, staircase, lift, bedroom for adults, waste storage, etc. This direction indicates longevity, death, character and behaviour. This corner direction is characterised by adversity, death, destruction, evil, calamity etc. This direction should never be kept vacant - it should be loaded with heavy materials. It is believed that water well in this direction will attract evil forces from the nature. Entrance door in this direction is inauspicious.

NORTH-WEST DIRECTION Moon is controlling this corner, the moon in the world signifies metal silver, mother, women, mail servants, water, travel, bath, food, violet colour - silvery white, etc. moon signifies sensation, impulses, feelings, ideas, economy, imagination, stomach, bladder, breasts, womb, childbearing, the female functions, monthly course, brain, mind etc. North-west direction is preferred for garage, store, toilet, parking place, bedroom for newly married couple, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom, worker residence, water storage, etc. which will give fame and prosperity. This corner is controlled by Vayudev, air circulation. You have to keep sufficient windows in north-west corner, if this corner is extended or is in excess it will effect financial loss, ill health, weak for human growth, unhappiness, mental unrest, defamation etc. Thus following principles of vastu gives out positive energy that helps the environment to work in your favour.

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of paperwork, errands, and other forms of communication figure strongly now. Your charm skyrockets, and the rest of the world seems to be understanding you.

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MONTHLY FORECAST Your main focus in July is work and family. Only towards the end of the month are you feeling more sociable and playful. The New Moon on the 2nd turns your attention to domestic matters. ARIES (3/21 – 4/19): Building your nest figures strongly now, but so does getting organised. Your energy increases for work projects, and your job environment is especially lively. It s a fabulous month for joining a gym or stepping up exercise and health routines. The 10th brings professional concerns that you handle eloquently; and the 26th could bring a promotion or job offer. Romance has recently become a rather serious matter for you. Responsibility and maturity are themes this year when it comes to your pleasure-seeking and romantic life. This may also be Taurus (4/20 – 5/20) : true of relationships with children. This month, these areas of your life pick up speed. Love intensifies and having fun is a priority. Going after what (or who) you want is favored. July may be one of the most interesting and lively months of the year for you. Your enthusiasm skyrockets. The 6th is excellent for money, career, and romance. Money matters come into focus for you when discussions and ideas about finances and material security figure strongly. You may be tempted to spend extra money Gemini (5/21 – 6/21): on things that will make your life more comfortable and pleasant, and work that needs to be done in and around the home becomes a priority. Although a relatively quiet month is in store, you have many opportunities to boost your feelings of security and comfort. The 6th brings recognition, and a friend may need extra attention around the 10th. July is a power month for you. It’s time to go after what you want with confidence, although positive situations seem to just fall into your lap regardless. Opportunities to increase your income find you Cancer (6/22 – 7/22): this month, and you are likely to receive gifts and other favors. July is an excellent time to work on intellectual tasks with more vigor and passion. Increased responsibilities in the form METRO

Life winds down for you in the first three weeks of the month and you are able to get the rest you need before the power weeks ahead. Although closing projects and withdrawing a little from the busy Leo (7/23 – 8/22): pace of your life is in order, you are highly motivated to make money. You have much energy for new money-making projects, or for stepping up existing ones. Love finds you from the 12th forward, but you may not be forthcoming with details until the last week of the month. Friends and lovers take priority for most of July. The 18th brings eye-opening experiences in your romantic life. Your energy is seemingly boundless this month, save for some tension around the 10th. Others might be surprised by Virgo (8/23 – 9/22): your ability to assert yourself and your needs. You don t find yourself lacking in opportunities to socialise. You are moving at top speed, but wind down in the last week of the month, when you are in need of some down time. The 14-15 is an excellent period for love, intimacy, and reward. Career matters take center stage for most of July, dear Libra. You possess extra charm and verve in your professional life. Behind the scenes projects also capture your interest, even if your life Libra (9/23 – 10/22) : feels very public just now. Strong opportunities for love and fun occur on the 6th and 13-14. Friendships are rewarding, particularly after the 12th. Attention to home and family is necessary around the Full Moon of the 18th. An important meeting with a person on the job or who influences your career choices occurs on the 27-28. Even if you don’t have solid travel plans, your mind is certainly focused on getting away from it all in July. Social life takes priority in your life. You have recently become very serious about your long-term Scorpio (10/23 – 11/21) goals, and this month you are especially motivated to put your plans and dreams into action. An important conversation with a friend occurs on the 10th. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded this month with things to do

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(usually for others), which can be distracting if you have work pressures and deadlines. You pour more energy into self-promotion or business activities this month. While you are generally showing patience and developing strategies in most areas of life, impatience is likely when it comes to your professional life. Competitive Sagittarius (11/22 – 12/21): energies run high, and ego conflicts with those in authority could result. Whether it’s professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. Frustrations with setbacks or increased responsibilities occur around the 10th. Money matters capture your attention on the 18th. The 26th is strong for romance. Negotiating and one-on-one relationships figure strongly for you in July. A love affair may become a little more serious now. Spending time with someone special is a focus. Your intimate life is especially pleasing from the 12th. Capricorn (12/22 – 1/19): Personal projects fructify on the 18th, when you are also vulnerable to emotional decision-making. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced this month. You are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or brand new subjects. Taking care of business is a focus this month. Practical matters are especially strong on the 6, 14, and 22, when you have opportunities to increase your income or influence on the job. Aquarius (1/20 – 2/18): Still, conflicts with a partner over values or personal possessions are more likely to occur this month. Taking pride in your work figures now, and it’s a great month for improving your efficiency. A health routine started now is likely to be successful. Partnering becomes a bigger priority for you towards the end of July. You are enjoying a pleasure peak in the first few weeks. Romantic relationships heat up, and partnering matters become very lively. Conflicts are likely part of the picture, but generally lead Pisces (2/19 – 3/20) : to greater mutual understanding-and they certainly make for a lively time! Any disgruntlements that you or a significant other have been harboring are likely to surface now and

demand attention. You are feeling inspired creatively, and ready to perform in some manner. Confidence is with you. Especially favorable days of the month are the 5-6.

Love & Sex Yearly Forecast Aries: Passion is no stranger to you Aries. Love, sex and dating are part of the game of life and you’re always out to win! Your yearly horoscope will test your ability to play that game! The ardor you can show a love interest can be breathtaking because with you, love is all about being on the edge of the next great conquest. In the bedroom you’re up for anything and outside the bedroom you demand that a lover keeps you on your toes. Aries, you’re most attracted to a date you see as a challenge. In fact, playing hard to get really turns you on! Once you’ve conquered the object of your affection your date needs to remember how much you like to fight. For you, friction breeds relationship happiness. Taurus: your sign is as loyal as they come and when it comes to love, you don’t give your heart away too easily. Instead you’re cautious on the dating scene and prefer to warm up slowly to someone. But that doesn’t mean you lack in passion. In fact Taurus, you’re the most sensual sign of the zodiac to date and you tend to require an active sex life in order to feel centered. You’re comfortable with your sexuality and in love you can be extremely possessive and jealous. Once you find that perfect relationship however, you’ll go through thick and thin to preserve it. Your yearly horoscope only proves this to be true! Gemini: It’s true – the way to a Gemini’s heart really is through his or her brain and nothing turns you on more during a date than good old fashioned intellectual stimulation. If a date can’t keep you curious and engage your clever mind, your attention will likely turn elsewhere. If however, you’re given clever conversation and a body willing to listen to all of your clever thoughts, you’ll easily nurture a relationship. Still, you enjoy dating since it provides an opportunity to sample from different flowers. All for the sake of mental stimulation, of course. The sexual stimulation is simply an added bonus. Cancer: love and dating to you is serious business because you’re a sign who’s all about preserving your emotional security. When someone comes into the picture and steals your heart, he or she is instantly inside the core of you, despite your attempt to protect yourself with that typical hard shell. Thankfully, once you’ve decided to open your heart in a relationship you can be the most nurturing and devoted lover. In fact, you’ll cater to your love’s every need and you might even tend to “mother” the person you’re dating. You’re protective and sensitive to the needs of those you love. In 2011 Cancer, your yearly horoscope will be no different. (To be continued in the next edition)

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A/c & Non A/c Deluxe Rooms #5-4-7, Mahaprobhu House, Beside Agra Sweets, Abids, Hydeabad - 500 001. Ph:040-66848491/92, 9985271177.

# Priti Nandita Residency, 86, Shanti Nagar, Masab Tank, Hyderabad - 500028. Ph: 40-23328458, 23328468 , Cell: 9866977192, 9949111170, info@pnguestsuites.com www.pnguestsuites.com

# 4-6-464, Esamiah Bazar, Hyderabad - 500 027 (AP) Ph: 040-24656711 to 17, Cell: 9246336085, Fax : 040-24732780 Email: sales@hotelharidwar.com Website : www.hotelharidwar.com

Lodging & Restaurant # Near Gokul Theater, Erragadda, Hyderabad - 500 018. A.P. Ph: 040 - 23701768, 23701125, 23701132.

SANTHOSH SANTHOSH SANTHOSH BANJARA DHABA CASTLE A/c Family Restaurant. Exclusive A/c. A/c Luxury Rooms & family Restaurant

# 4-1-364, Hanuman tekadi, Abids, Hyderabad -500 001 Ph: 040 - 66778887, 9701234777

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100% Pure Vegetarian

# 1-7-207/C/A, kamaladevi Chambers, Paradise, Secunderabad -500 001 Ph: 040 - 65217887, 9701234777 sunilsankhla1@in.com

#8-2-629/1/2, Beside pizza hut, Rd.No-12, Banjara HIlls, Hyderabad Ph: 040 - 65217887, 9701234777 sunilsankhla1@in.com

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ETRO GALLERY

IMES

Hotel Bhavani Deluxe Lodge

A/C

LODGE, BAR & RESTAURANT # 4-111, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad - 500 060. Ph: 040-24141212, 66616261 66635544, Cell: 9866074110, 9246825002

# 9-4-165, Razimental Bazar, Opp.Petrol Pump, Near Railway Station, Secunderabad - 500 025 Ph: 040 - 27706436, 27714913

Guest House

Andhra Pradesh Hotels Association

RAJYA LAXMI Deluxe Lodge

(A/C, Non A/C)

#9-3-424 to 427, Regimental Bazar, Secunderabad - 5000 025 Ph: 040 - 27701509

# 6-1-346/3, Sundar Nivas, Near Meera Talkies, Khairatabad, Hyderabad - 500 004. Email: apha@apha.co.in, www.apha.co.in

syala #217, Rod. No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034 Ph: 040 - 23540600/ 65542730 9866990520 vandithd@gmail.com

#38, Sarojini Devi Road, Secunderabad - 500 003 Ph:040 - 27803805 , 9848058797

# 1-62/1, II Floor, Sri Tirumala Subash Arcade, Survey # 39, Kothaguda ‘X’ Road, Kondapur, Cyberabad - 500 084. Ph : 040-64539393, 64530303, Cell : 91778 35961 Email: sizzling.grillz@yahoo.com

# Level 5, G V K One Mall, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034. Ph : 040-67767111, 7112 info@khaansaab.com www.khaansaab.com

#4th floor, Lumbini Jewel Mall, Road No.2, Banjarahills, Hyderabad. Ph: 9246463311, 9985631111 info@yakshaa.com www.yakshaa.com

Rashmi Classic Restaurant #108/A, 1st floor, Parklane, Secunderabad-500003 Ph: 040-65218414,27896225 9849028245,9848155705 rashimisrestaurent@gmail.com

Palace

MULTICUISINE RESTAURANT & BANQUET HALL

MULTICUISINE RESTAURANT & BAR

#624B, Beside Blue Cross, Rd.No-35. Jublee Hills, Hyderabad . Ph: 8885888666 syala35@gmail.com

Heights

RESTAURANT & BAR # 131, Narmada Arcade Above HDFC Bank Nacharam, Hyderabad. Ph: 040-65216888, 27153373 ghungroorestaurant@gmail.com Website: www.ghungroo.com

# 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

#100, Xerospace plot No.28, Arunodaya Colony , Madhapur Road, Hyderabad - 500081. Ph: 040 - 64618635, 9848592870 kumarsunshinekebabs@gmail.com www.sunshinekebabsindia.com

11 to Eleven Family Lounge Bar #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

Vikram Punjabi Restauant

PUB

#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

CATERERS # Saroornagar, Post Office, Beside Registration Office, Hyderabad - 500 035. Cell: 9848094912 9010882682

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

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

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

METRO

# 2-2-63/2, Beside IOC Petrol Bunk, Amberpet, Hyderabad - 500 013. Cell: 9391149177 Ph: 40-27402560

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# 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

ETRO GALLERY

IMES

gharonda

Food Court & Swaad Veg.Buffet

Ice Cream #103, Parklane, Secunderabad - 500 003, Ph: 040-27815501, 27892419, 65885178, 64552487, Cell: 98480 31254

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

#1-8-303/40, Sindhi colony, P.G. Road Secunderabad - 500 033. Ph: 040-66310300, +91-9177765009 Email: vinay@gofoods.in

NAVIN TRAVELS Bus, Train Flight, Crucises, KS RTC Movies, Car & Bus rental,City Tour, Ramoji Filmcity, Snow world, Hotel & Tourisum Packages Also available Ameerpet: 64590359, 9243505359 SR Nargar: 64515359, 9246205359 lichitravels@gmail.com

#17-2-256/1, Choni, Upperguda, Near Madannapet PS, Saidabad, Hyderabad- 500023 984910578, 9493977116 www.softnjoy.in

# 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

SAI ANU TRAVELS

#Shop.No. 12-27, Ramchandrapuram, NH9, Hyderabad - 500 032 Ph:9703867444 lkanugulreddy@gmail.com

# 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,Hyd-34. : 32576545, 9347158711. aktourshyd@gmail.com

conditions apply.

#6-1-284/1to6, Opp.Park, Main Road, Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad-500025 040-27504455,27508468,24752645 gharondasupermarket@yahoo.com

Vaishanavi Travels #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

VENAKATESWARA

ORTHOPAEDIC & PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE Dr. Akku Srinivas (Consultant physiotherpist)

5-9-22, Secretariat Road Hyderabad – 500 063, Ph: 040-23231111, Cell: 9866994440 info@medicitihospitals.com www.medicitihospitals.com

# 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

METRO

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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

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

#8-2-603/120/120/1-4, Opp. Income Tax Road No.10, Bunjara hills, Hyderabad-500082 Ph: 040-65354417 9704129694, 9246226300 watertalk.sales@gmail.com www.watertalk.weebly.com

CCeaze fire safty systems

TECHNO 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

ASTROLOGER

SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

Ar.J.R.Ramesh Guphta MSA,MA, FIIAS

Indias Famous Scientific Proffessinal Online Astrologer

FREEZE SOLUTIONS

Birth-Horoscopes (Casting Predictions) Love, Business, Finance, Marriage Lucky Name & Gems Selections., etc gupthaastro_19@yahoo.co.in Cell: 9848217464, 8008797927

Mfrs. of Quality Kitchen Makers # Shed No. 8, Plot No. 7/2, Road No.1, Beside HP Petrol Pump, IDA Nacharam, Hyderabad - 500 076, Tel: 040-64606264, Cell: 9849135156 Email: freezesolutions@gmail.com, Website: www.freezesolutions.co.in

#International cargo, Custums clearing , Forwording Door to Door, by Sea, & Air of commercial house hold. Ph: 040-23868322 98499 55773,9246538769 hydarshipping@gmail.com www.arslgroup.com

Digital Portrait studio & videographer #Badi Chowdi, Sulthan Bazar, Hyderabad. Ph:9030061955, 9347023323

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Sales & Marketing Team 040-23322258,30432017-22. 9885093565,9959649486,9160382231. METRO

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METRO ME M E TTR RO

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Infosys Campus in 450 acers

Outer Ring Road

singapoor Town ship

Mindspace Raheja IT Park

NIMS University

Indoor Games

Mango Plantation

Nagireddy Pally Railway Station

Children Play Area

Cottages

State Highway Adjacent Our site

Swimming Pool

Futures:

Route Map

Highlights: Venture Located on State Highway Venture Opp. to Nagireddypalli Railway Station Very Near to Bhongir By-pass Road (Warangal Highway) 30 min Drive from Secunderabad by Train 45 min Drive from Uppal Ring Road

Immediate Registration 300 acre Venture Mango Plantation Drip Irrigation Free Resort Membership Monthly Instalment Facility 24hrs Security Avenue Plantation Gated Community Old Age Home Common Fencing around the Venture

Nature Avenues Private Limited #Aman Arcade 142/A, Sindhi colony, P.G.Road, Near SBH ATM, Secunderabad - 500 003 : 9848080111, 9848155111 ravi4ren@gmail.com www.natureavenues.com METRO

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RNI No: APENG/2010/36783