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Golden Moments with Akshay Kumar

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Get the Look..

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Exclusive with Mouni Roy

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Movie calendar - Our top movie picks for September

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Ask Ayesha

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Top 10 Desi Desserts

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Travel - City of Palma COMPETITION

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Anyway, back to the one thing I love dearly- painted nails. Ladies you have to see our summer nail range from our luscious experts. We help you keep it simple and elegant this summer.

Movie buffs, you're in for a treat, we've listened and in this edition you will see for the very first time our movie picks in our movie calendar.

I don't know about you, but being a Helicopter Mum myself, Helicopter Eela looks interesting to me and so does Stree... yes I know female focused movies...can't help it!

Anyway, sweetly moving forward, to every persons favourite, but every persons avoidance. I say indulge away with our top 10 desi desserts.

Remember the saying though all is good, as long as taken in moderation.

I have so much more to show you in this packed edition, but rather than you let me divulge further, why don't you just go explore August issue yourself.

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SHOW KATRINA KAIF STEPS INTO PRIYANKA’S ROLE FOR BHARAT

Salman Khan’s good friend and costar Katrina Kaif has stepped in to fill the role which Priyanka Chopra ting exited. Katrina is set to start shoo in rat Bha ar’ Zaff as Abb Ali for September.

Ali told Mumbai Mirror, “I am extremely excited to work with Katrina and e had exciting hav We in. aga Salman collaborations in the past. Katrina got on board in the ‘Nick’ of time for this project” Priyanka walked out of the period of drama two days ago, with rumours

marriage doing the rounds.

We last saw the trio of Ali, Salman and Katrina in the super hit Tiger Zinda Hai. Seeing the Salman and be Katrina back on screen will surely a delight for fans.

The film will be shot across exotic locations in Malta and Abu Dhabi, and besides Punjab and Delhi in India .

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AUTHOR OF ‘SUPER 30’ SAYS HRITHIK IS OUTSTANDING IN THE ROLE OF ANAND KUMAR Biju Mathew, who wrote the book ‘Super 30’ on mathematician Anand Kumar has said after watching shots of the film with Anand Kumar and Director Vikas Bahl that the film will be immensely gripping.

The Canadian author said in a statement, “It is a story of Anand’s struggle and how he came forward to help others

through his teaching. The film will be gripping and the lead role played by Hrithik is outstanding.”

“It is basically a story of Anand Kumar’s journey since childhood, when he lost his brother and later his father.

The death of a bread-earner can derail any family, and the same happened with him. But he did not give up and started eking out a living by giving private tuition, which later culminated into coaching and then ‘Super 30’ added Mathew Hrithik Roshan plays the lead in the film, which traces Anand’s journey from a modest background marked by struggle and disappointment to fame due to the pioneering initiative of Super 30 The film and has already been shoot extensively in Rajasthan and Varanasi for the past year and is slated for release on 25 January 2019.

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OWBIZ PRIYANKA CHOPRA SIGNS UP SHONALI BOSE’S NEXT - THE SKY IS PINK

Good news for Priyanka Chopra, fans. The Quantico star is back in Mumbai, and along with shoot starting for the Salman Khan-starrer Bharat the talented actress has signed another Bollywood film.

The film is ‘Margarita With a Straw’ director Shonali Bose next titled The Sky Is Pink.

Preparations for the film have started and our desi girl seems very excited about it, as she took to social media to share a picture of the film’s draft.

Priyanka has captioned the image on her instagram reading: “And it begins..prep. hindi movie,” The picture also revealed that the dialogues are written

by October writer Juhi Chaturvedi.

We can’t wait for this one.

AJAY DEVGN TO PLAY SYED ABDUL RAHIM Ajay Devgn will play Syed Abdul Rahim in the sports biopic which is to be directed by Amit Sharma.

Syed Abdul Rahim served the Indian football team as its coach and manager from 1950-1963. fter Sanju, a biopic on actor Sanjay Dutt and Soorma, a film on hockey player Sandeep Singh, a biopic on India’s legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim is in the pipeline. Ajay Devgn will play Syed Abdul Rahim in the sports biopic which is to be directed by ad film director Amit Sharma.

Making the official announcement about the movie, Zee Studios took to its Twitter handle and wrote,

“Elated and proud to announce a story never told as @ZeeStudios_ #BoneyKapoor & @freshlimefilms come together for a biopic on India’s legendary #Football coach, Syed Abdul Rahim, starring @ajaydevgn, directed by @ CinemaPuraDesi, screenplay by @SaiwynQ, and dialogues by @ writish.” Syed Abdul Rahim served the Indian football team as its coach and manager from 19501963. It was under his guidance that the Indian football team won Gold at the 1962 Asian Games and he also led the team to the semi-finals of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He died of cancer at the age of 54.

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SHOW PADMAVAAT COUPLE TO GET WAX STATUE AT MADAME TUSSAUDS LONDON. Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor have become the latest B-Town celeb to be immortalised in wax for the prestigious Madame Tussauds museum in London.

The Padmavaat couple follow in the footsteps of fellow Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit to get a wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum in London.

To get the call to have her own statue exhibited made her “Very, very excited.”

In a video on Facebook Deepika said: Hours after Deepika’s announcement came Shahid’s confirmation of his wax statue.

“It’s fun, exciting and in a way, I feel a lot of gratitude because you know when you give your fans a little more than just the movies, then it’s really, really special. I hope they enjoy it as much as we enjoy creating it,” Deepika said in the announcement video.

“Coming soon,” Shahid said in his Instagram post while sharing a picture of himself holding up a plastic eyeball that matched the colour of his eyes.

She said that the only time she’d visited the museum was in London, with her parents when she was a child.

While Deepika’s statues will be on exhibit in London and Delhi, details of Shahid’s display are not out as yet.

AJAY DEVGN AND RANBIR KAPOOR’S LUV RANJAN FILM WILL HAVE A CHRISTMAS 2020 RELEASE! Luv Ranjan has been on a roll this year especially post the success of Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. Our attention was caught when it was announced that the

filmmaker will reunite both Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor for a new film.

It was reported that the film’s shooting has been postponed till April 2019, now the release date is revealed to be Christmas 2020.

A source from the film’s team says, “The team is excited to collaborate with the two powerhouse erformers.

When Ajay and Ranbir had last worked together, the latter was relatively new to the industry. Also, they didn’t really share much screen time in Raajneeti.

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So, this will be something that fans of both the stars will look out for,” adds the source. In fact, the makers have now booked a release date for the asyet- untitled movie.

Luv says, “We are looking at a Christmas 2020 release.” The project is likely to go on floors next year and is expected to be an out-and-out entertainer bringing the two actors together.

There’s been much excitement about filmmaker Luv Ranjan’s next that brings Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor together on screen after eight years.

The duo was last seen in the 2010 political drama Raajneeti.

OWBIZ AAMIR KHAN JOINS HANDS WITH TSERIES FOR MOGUL. The ambitious Gulshan Kumar biopic, Mogul, has been the talk of the town for sometime and has been running into troubled waters till now. T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar has long wanted to make the movie on the life of the music mogul and his father, which thanks to Aamir Khan will now see the light of day.

Aamir Khan has given the film the green signal and will be co-producing it.

The project is rumoured to have initially been offered to Akshay Kumar but reportedly he later dropped the film and returned the signing amount. It is believed that Aamir insisted on some changes to the script and has now signed on the dotted line, with a Christmas 2019 release.

The film will be directed by Subhash Kapoor.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON DROPS OUT OF TRANSGENDER ROLE IN ‘RUB AND TUG’ FOLLOWING WIDESPREAD BACKLASH Scarlett Johansson will no longer play a trans male character in the upcoming film Rub and Tug after receiving widespread backlash for the casting decision.

“In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante ‘Tex’ Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project,” the actor said in a statement provided to LGBT+ focusing news outlet Out Magazine. “Our cultural understanding of transgender people continues to advance, and I’ve learned a lot from the community since making my first statement about my casting and realise it was insensitive.”

Ms Johansson was lined up to star in the film as Dante “Tex” Gill, a real-life crime kingpin who was born a woman but identified as male. The move angered many trans actors and queer activists, who argued that there was an entire roster of trans male actors to play the role instead of her.

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Kumar HE IS A MARTIAL ARTS EXPERT, A CHEF, A MODEL, AN ACTOR, A PRODUCER AND THE LIST JUST GOES ON. HE HAS A PLETHORA OF FILMS UNDER HIS BLACK BELT AND CONTINUES TO LEAVE HIS MARK NOT ONLY AT THE BOX OFFICE, BUT ALSO IN THE LIVES OF REAL PEOPLE, THROUGH HIS FILMS SUCH AS OH MY GOD, TOILET AND PADMAN.

by FATIMA PATEL This out-and-out sports-freak, who shot to fame with Abbas Mustan’s Khiladi, was fondly called Khiladi Kumar as he went on to do several movies (after the 1992 action-thriller) under the ‘Khiladi’ series – Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi, International Khiladi, Khiladi 420, and Khiladi 786 – and all were well-received by his fans. Small wonder, the term ‘Khiladi’ became synonymous with Akshay Kumar. However, today Akshay has shaved off the Khiladi tag and stands tall as a talented actor. Akshay started to experiment with his roles and took risks like a true sportsman that allowed him to continue reinventing himself with every film that came his way. What makes his success unusually remarkable is – he is a complete outsider and yet is at the top of his game. He had no filmy background or training in acting when he started off. With his smashing good looks and physique, he got his foot in the door after dabbling in some modelling assignments initially. Banking on his martial arts training in Bangkok, he made a mark for himself in Bollywood with action movies to begin with. After a few bumps in the road, Akshay’ fortunes changed and he never looked back thereafter. With more than 125 films in over 25 years in the industry, Akshay Kumar has certainly earned his place in the sun. Today the 51- year-old superstar is a model of industry, self-discipline, punctuality and agility. Akshay struck gold at the box office many times, but his golden moment came when the onetime jewellery seller struck gold

with Neeraj Pandey’s Rustom, which saw the superstar win the National Award for Best Actor that year. For the producers the Singh is Kinng star is the most bankable actor in Bollywood today with back-to-back hits like Airlift, Housefull 3, Jolly LLB 2 and Naam Shabana, Toilet and Padman to boast of. Though wellplaced career wise, the king of positive attitude Akshay has his feet on the ground. He is not resting on his laurels, rather he is choosing smartly the genre and subject of each of his films, taking a calculated risk – a typical characteristic of a player or a ‘Khiladi’. The proof of it is reaching Forbes global list of top 100 richest actors and how can we forget the impact that films like Padman and Toilet have had on society. Now Akshay is gearing up for his next release Gold, which was extensively shot in the UK. Our Editor Fatima Patel shared some golden moments with the superstar ahead of the release of his film Gold.

I understand you don’t drink in real life, to get into your character for the song Chad Gayi Hai and dance so shameless, lifting your dhoti and all that. Did you really drink for those scenes to make them look so authentic?

See, my role is that I am playing a drunkard Bengali guy and it demanded so, but I didn’t have to drink to get high to do that kind of performance. It was just what you call an apple juice, what they were showing me drinking.

You’re a bit of a prankster I heard you hid everyone’s shoes during the making of the song. What was that all about?

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It must be one of the days I had done it, but I remember playing a prank on the heroine where I had made the whole thing that a big journalist was going to call the heroine up and take her interview and actually it was me who called her up with an accent and I have taken 35 minutes of her interview on the phone, where I am standing just next to her.

She didn’t realise, and we have it all on camera, where I am talking to her and she is giving me her whole interview. She was so embarrassed about it because she spoke to me for 35 minutes and she didn’t even know. It was an honest interview she gave and later on even I felt bad, because she was talking about you know I did this, then I did this TV serial and I did that. It was very good, and she was very sporting.

The expectations of the film is quite high, especially since the trailer has released so many have reacted positively including Aamir Khan. However, now you are at a stage in your career, where you have basically worn the T-shirt been there done that in terms of box office, awards, compliments from industry colleagues, so what does now, today at this stage of your

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career matters the most to you when you’re doing films?

Well what matters to me is that I want to do different kind of genres. I don’t want to be stuck in one image. I just want to carry on doing different different things. In Rustom I played a parsi, now I am playing a Bengali. Toilet was a different film for me. Padman is completely different. I am doing a film called Kesari, then I am doing a film called 2.2. So, all the characters which I am playing will never match unless I am doing a Housefull 4, which will only match with Housefull 3, 2 and 1. I have gone through 15 years of the beginning of my career, I have gone through this whole thing about being stuck to an action hero image and I couldn’t come out of it. And

that has put so much of scare in my heart.

That now I never want to repeat my roles again and again. So that is all I want!

You say scare in your heart, is that because you don’t want to be…

Labelled. Ya I don’t want to be labelled.

I can perform to each and everything, whatever is there. I want to explore every image. I want to explore every kind of character if I can. My life is very small to do because the characters are so much and so many. So many films to do, but life is just very small.

Most of your recent films have been about a social cause, be it Padman or Toilet

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will love it too, because the last match is between India and England and that is the true history.

You have appeared in the top 100 of Forbes rich actors list and I read somewhere that your very first pay check for you first film was 5000 rupees and now you’re in this global rich list.

How does that make you feel? Did you ever think you would reach this far in life?

No, I never thought I would. It was a huge surprise for me and I am really grateful and thankful for everything.

Well, what a legacy for your children...

But that’s not the point. My point is to keep on making different kind of cinema.

Making films or cinema, which makes a difference to people, to my people back home, to mankind. Like how I did Oh My God. A lot of people have followed that.

The whole thing of not putting oil or milk and God’s. So even with Toilet also, things have started changing a lot, even through Padman also. So, the basic idea is to bring change that’s what I am into.

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It’s a real story, it’s about inspiration.

Great for the youth will inspire.

So, would you say for this film your social cause is to get Hockey the sport more recognition, especially as it has won India the maximum number of Gold medals, but doesn’t get as much recognition as say a sport like cricket?

No, I have nothing against cricket, but yes Hockey is a very important sport for India, because our first Gold

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medal we got through hockey in 1948, when the British left. I loved the fact that it was such an inspirational story that was not being told to people. People don’t know about how we won our first Olympic Gold medal and that also just one year later after the British left us. We had to bring a whole team together in just one year and that was a very inspirational story for me.

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MOUNI ROY, MAKES HER DEBUT AS LEADING BOLLYWOOD HEROINE THIS MONTH IN THE AKSHAY KUMAR PERIOD DRAMA GOLD.

The film’s era is from 1936 – 1948. The fashion and style in those days was very retro, with lots of shine and the wavy, crimp hairdo’s.

We simply loved the minimalist look Mouni sported as Monobina in the film, so here’s some tips from our makeup experts on getting the Monobina look.

Monobina’s makeup is very simple and subtle. The focus here is more on the eyes and as Mouni has plump lips, not much is needed to define the lips, however for those of you who don’t have the privilege of plump lips, we will show you how to get them.

So, firstly, prepare the skin with a sun factor moisturiser. Allow this to soak in to the skin for five minutes before moving on to the Primer.

We recommend the Laura Mercier Foundation for this look. The Laura Mercier’s classic primer formula is great for all skin types. Nourishing yet not oily, matte but not drying, so you can see why this product would be ideal during the hot weather.

For the foundation, you have two options depending on the coverage you need/want. If you don’t want high coverage, then we recommend to opt for the brand Seventeen. Their CC cream is amazing, it gives you a very glowy

nourished look, which is great for the summer. If you’re wanting high coverage, then we recommend you go for the Mac Studio sculpt.

Both these products can be applied with a Beauty Blender sponge.

To set the foundation you will need a bit of powder. This will hold the foundation in place and avoid it from melting off the face but be sure not to go too overboard with the powder to maintain that nourished, fresh dewy look, and too much powder could take that away giving you a cakey look. Any powder you use on a daily basis, should be okay.

it a very thin line and not winged. The easiest product to draw a thin line would be a pen liquid liner, such as the BH Liquid Eyeliner. Curl the eyelashes using an eyelash curler and apply some Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara.

To get the big bold lips like Mouni’s character it has to be none other than the MAC Viva Glam Taraji P Henson lipstick and a mac lipliner to match it in the shade taking points.

To finish off ensuring the make-up stays on all day and looking fresh spray the face with Urban Decay up all night setting spray.

And there you have it, you are now Monobina.

To add bit of colour to the face we recommend you bronze the hollows of the cheeks, forehead and jawline, but again very lightly so it’s not obvious with too much product. The bronzer our experts use is the mac mineralised skin finish in dark tan.

For blusher go for MAC in shade peaches, applying a small amount to the cheeks.

Remember in this look it’s about applying it all but in small amounts.

That’s the base done. Easy peasy so far?

So, let’s move on to the eyes.

Monobina’s eyes are beautiful and big and this is due to the clever use of eyeliner and mascara.

Less is best here. With the eyeliner, we want to keep

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Three Top Tips To Spot Online Used Car Scams

Mycarcheck.com has warned of a marked increase in online used vehicle scams and highlighted three telltale signs of a con:

Is the vehicle being offered for substantially less than other similar models?

Does the number ring out or go to voicemail, prompting you to ‘email the seller’?

Are you then offered a vehicle that is abroad but can be ‘shipped to

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you’?

Mark Bailey, Head of CDL Vehicle Information Systems, which owns mycarcheck.com, said: “The sheer volume of online scams is off the chart this summer, with seasonal favourites like convertibles, camper vans and motor homes being targeted.

our finger very much on the pulse when it comes to the latest scams.

From early this year we saw a significant rise in fraudulent online adverts, but from May onwards it really ramped up, not only for the usual cars, vans and bikes, but for plant and agricultural vehicles, every sector you can think of.

“The staff at our Glasgow call centre speak to used car buyers every day, often when they’re about to transfer money, so we have

“Sophisticated con artists, often operating in organized criminal gangs, can create scam adverts very quickly and on an

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industrial scale, even setting up whole fake dealer websites. At first glance, they look realistic; they cut and paste wording from genuine adverts and add features like make and model searches to appear more convincing.

“If you encounter any of the above, and certainly all three in order, it should serve as a red flag that you are being lined up. The best advice remains: If in doubt, walk

away.”

With information from the police, DVLA, insurers and finance houses, mycarcheck.c om holds comprehensive data on every vehicle on UK roads – things that buyers should be aware of before making an offer.

CDL performs over a million look-ups a day for several leading companies.

Summer Nails – Made Easy IF YOU’RE IN NEED OF SOME SUMMER NAILS INSPIRATION, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. HERE ARE THE HOTTEST NAIL COLOURS YOU NEED TO TRY TO ROCK THE SUMMER SEASON. WE MAKE IT SIMPLE AND EASY TO GET THE PERFECT LOOK WHEN OUT IN THE SUNSHINE ON HOLIDAY, AT A PARTY OR SIMPLY LOUNGING AROUND. CHECK OUT OUR 5 SUMMER PICKS

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Neon – These have been in trend on the catwalk for some time now.

Models have been seen wearing bright statement hues in pink, orange, yellow, and blue, which made for perfect accompaniment with accessories.

Black – Black nails, work just as well as a black outfit. The colour is surprisingly wearable and a matte finish just makes it more perfect.

Two tone pastels – British nail brand iZ Beauty of London’s nail lacquer in Wild Sage Gel-Effect and Competition White was used by manicurist Sophia Stylianou at the Paul Costelloe London Fashion Week show! Showing a fresh approach to pastel nails for Spring/Summer, the delicate nail shades perfectly offset the whimsical, floral designs presented at the show. To get the look paint half of your nail a pale green shade and the other half try a matte white.

New Nude – This simple yet strong, clean and opaque look goes with everything. Christian Louboutin’s Nail Colour in La Favorita creates a beautiful chic nude nail. Ensure you apply a second coat, as this will really strengthen the colour.

Metallic – We’re just in love with the inky metallic Christian Louboutin Nail Colour. Will make you stand out any day.

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Is This the Highest Specification E-TYPE Series 3 Ever? E-TYPE UK Unveils Restomod 6.1 V12 Jaguar E-TYPE? Formerly relegated to the shadows of the E-Type market, in recent times the Series 3 model has begun to shine among collectors and enthusiasts, becoming hot property for those seeking true driving pleasure and usability.

One Series 3 shines brighter than others, however. This 1974 example has been subjected to a 3,000hour restoration to bespoke specifications by leading specialists EType UK. Commissioned by an overseas customer, the brief for this car was to not only restore it to perfection but to also tailor the car to his exact desires, personalising it for him and upgrading the car to create his ultimate E-Type.

As experts in restoring and upgrading all models of E-Type, the EE-Type UK team we perfectly placed to advise and execute his vision and

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following extensive consultation the plan was set. The result is an E-Type with true duality of character, capable of offering thunderous performance and smooth grand touring capabilities while maintaining the essence of what makes the E-Type an icon of its time.

The V12 engine, originally 5.3 litres in capacity and utilising Stromberg carburetors, was fully rebuilt and reworked.

As specialists in fuelinjecting E-Types, the team created a totally bespoke downdraft fuel injection system for the car with Jenvy throttle bodies, Emerald ECU and full custom wiring loom.

The capacity of the engine was increased to 6.1 litres and now produces a dyno-proven 284bhp at the rear wheels.

Topped with stunning custom-made velocity stacks, the engine produces an exceptional tone through a 12-branch

stainless steel exhaust system.

To aid this improved performance, suitable custom touches were made under the skin of the E-Type. The inner sills were strengthened, bespoke extended louvres were added to the bonnet and additional air ducting was created. A sports steering rack was fitted for a heavier feel, alongside adjustable suspension with sports torsion bars all round and 4-pot AP Racing brakes with grooved vented disks to the front. An aerospace-grade aluminium 5-speed gearbox replaced the old unit, with internal ratios chosen to complement the power band. One-off 62 spoke 16" Turino wire wheels complete the rolling package.

Inside the car, a fully bespoke leather interior was created.

The seat bases were lowered for a better driving position, with custom seats created

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from XJS units fitted (complete with seat heating).

Beneath the interior lies Dynamat sound deadening, adding to the audio experience of the iPod and Bluetooth connected surround sound. Something of a motif throughout the car is the subtle use of LED lighting, with the interior benefitting from custom foot well lighting, door flood lighting and boot lighting. With a full external light conversion to LEDs, including Daytime Running Lights, this E-Type is the

perfect mix of modern practicality and classic style.

Complete with glowing red start button sitting beneath the piano black dash, the interior also benefits from a custom air conditioning system.

Recently delivered to the delighted customer, this EType represents a world-class example of a restomod S3. EType UK are now accepting similar commissions for those looking to bring their dream EType to reality.

The New i8 Roadster

The BMW i8 is now available and tipped as the sports car of the future. The 2+2 seater has been a technological pioneer and the world’s best-selling hybrid sports car since it arrived in 2014. Now in 2018 it is joined by a new model that adds further allure to the arena of sustainable driving pleasure.

The all new BMW i8 Roadster takes the combination of emissions-free and high-performance motoring and adds open-top thrills. It is unique in offering such performance and silent acceleration with the pure sensation of roof-down driving.

The BMW i8 Roadster: two-seater trail blazing concept turned reality.

First shown as a concept car back at the Beijing Motor Show in 2012, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder showed what a roofless version of the, as yet, unlaunched i8 Coupé

might look like. It too featured clever packaging and dihedral doors despite the design challenges of not having a fixed roof.

Jump forward to 2018 and much of that striking original concept car has been retained in this finished vehicle. From innovative packaging of the roof, through to retaining the iconic doors and maintain the i8 family side profile, something many roadsters and convertibles fail to do when switching from hard-top to soft-top variant.

makes the i8 Roadster the BMW with the fastest opening roof across all the company’s models.

The i8’s turbocharged three-cylinder unit featuring direct injection and VALVETRONIC variable valve timing

extracts a maximum output of 231hp from its displacement of just 1.5-litres, plus peak torque of 320Nm. It also works great in hybrid mode where the electric motor provides a power boost to assist the

engine when vigorous acceleration. is required.

There’s a lot more to see on this new i8 upgrade. The BMW i8 Roadster is now on sale with prices starting from £124,735 OTR. Go check it out

Driver and passenger in the all-new BMW i8 Roadster will look up to find either the open sky or a highquality, all-season fabric soft-top with high-level soundproofing. Allelectric operation ensures the roof opens or closes in an almost silent hush, within 15 seconds and while travelling at up to 31mph. This

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Mouni Roy:

I was completely star struck working with Akshay Kumar SHE STOLE HEARTS IN THE POPULAR SUPERNATURAL TV SERIES NAAGIN AND MADE US DANCE TO HER TUNES IN THE REALITY TV SHOW JHALAK DIHKLA JAA. BUT NOW SHE HAS MOVED INTO FIFTH GEAR AND IS READY TO EMBARK ON HER NEXT JOURNEY WITH HER VERY FIRST FEATURE FILM.

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I am a director’s actor and whatever I am asked to do I hope and pray that I am always able to deliver them. entire cast and crew standing there, like giggling, holding their mouths. I started screaming and crying and I was like I am never going to talk to you all, etc etc.

Sounds like a lot of fun, but of course at your expense.

Ya, all in good humour.

What was your first day on set with Akshay like? Describe the moment?

Ok, I had suddenly felt robotic. I felt like I couldn’t act anymore. I was completely starstruck. My first shot with him I remember I was sitting next to him and I just had to smile, and I was just like showing my teeth. That was that and you know everybody is so good on set and there is no hierarchy and that is all thanks to Akshay Sir and Reema mam. They are fab fab human beings.

They made it so easy breasy.

It was quite a big star cast you were shooting with. Who did you bond with the most?

Akshay sir and Reema mam, because I have spent the most amount of time with them. All the players we were all together in the songs, so I would say Reema mam and Akshay sir, but I am really fond of Amit Sadh and Sunny.

All three of us really really get along.

You filmed extensively in Yorkshire, my home town. What memories have you taken back of the place?

by FATIMA PATEL I caught up with a very excited Mouni Roy, ahead of her debut film Gold, which also stars superstar Akshay Kumar. Mouni Roy wants everyone to watch Gold and why not, it has all the right ingredients for a super hit film. However, before that, isn’t about time we get to know the latest in a line of many female actors in Bollywood – Mouni Roy? Tell us, how did Gold the film happen for you?

Well I auditioned for it, then I was waiting for a couple of months and eventually they got back to me and they confirmed and said you were on and that’s how I became a part of the film.

Akshay took great pleasure in telling me all about his prank he played on you. How he pretended to be a journalist and you gave him a detailed interview for over half an hour and had no clue. Seems like it was a lot of fun - at your expense!

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I went to the Bronte sister’s parsonage, that was quite an experience.

(Laughs) It was fun for them! Definitely!

Actually, I was the most shocked because Reema mam was in on it. She gave me her phone and she said there’s a journalist calling, and he would like to speak to you. So, I took the phone and moved to the other hall, sitting and facing the window and talking, so I didn’t really see what was happening there at the back. So, half an hour yes, but the questions were one line, questions and I would go on and on, because I was the one who was talking and then suddenly I realised that there is this camera on my left and I saw the camera and I am like what’s going on. I turned around and I see the

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Wow! I loved London, I studied literature I am a first class in English honours. So, I love everything about England. So, if you ask me about the place, Betty’s Tea Rooms is from there, right?

Of course, I went to the Bronte sister’s parsonage, so that was quite an experience.

Otherwise every moment spent on Gold, you know it was my first film and it can’t get any better than this. So, first of all I am a person of nerves and disbelief, so I was really nervous, as I really couldn’t believe that I am a part of this film for a very long time, but then we started shooting and filming. So, every moment spent on set wherever it has taken place is very very memorable and very dear to me.

What kind of actress would you say you are, as I mentioned earlier you look impressive…. (I don’t get to finish my question).

I am just an actor, I am no kind of an actor.

An actor should be versatile, and I am ready for all the challenges and for all the

It’s a democracy let people say what they want to. It’s OK I don’t care. films that have been thrown at me. And I am a director’s actor and whatever I am asked to

do I hope and pray that I am always able to deliver them. I am just an actor. I don’t think I would like to put myself in any category.

There’s been a lot said about your weight loss. For the record would you like to make a statement about it, as I think some fans are….. (I don’t get to complete the question) My waist is just…I have a tiny waist. So, whenever I start exercising or working out, it gets toned a little bit more and I don’t know what to say, these are not the things I pay attention to. It’s a democracy let people say what they want to. It’s OK I don’t care.

Apart from huge box office success what are your expectations from Gold?

That people really like it. It’s actually a completely untold story and not many people knew about this, not even myself! I thought my general knowledge was good until I came on to work and started googling about stuff.

There isn’t much material on it, but it was a very crucial moment for our country. It was the first Gold that India won, so it was high time that somebody spoke about it and I am really glad that when you see the trailer the promos, when you feel the dialogues that there is a sense of patriotism. So, I hope and pray that whoever comes and watches our film, goes back with that kind of pride and that feeling that we felt during the filming of this project and I hope that they really really love it, and everyone comes to watch it.

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Movie Calendar September 2018 I was completely star struck working with Akshay Kumar

HERE ARE OUR TOP MOVIE PICKS FOR SEPTEMBER Movie: The Predator Release Date: 14 September Cast: Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, KeeganMichael Key, Olivia Munn Synopsis: Shane Black directs this reboot of the ‘80s sci-fi thriller (which he appeared in when he was still an actor). This time, Sterlng K. Brown, KeeganMichael Key, and Olivia Munn face off against the chameleon alien monster.

Movie: A Simple Favour Release Date: 14 September Cast: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells Synopsis: Mommy blogger Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) is concerned about her best friend Emily (Blake Lively), who has suddenly disappeared. Paul Feig directs this comic mystery that features plenty of twists.

Movie: Mandy Release Date: 14 September Cast: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache Synopsis: Nicolas Cage faces off against cult members and monsters in this batshit crazy action-horror hybrid from director Panos Cosmatos.

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Movie: White Boy Rick Release Date: 14 September Cast: Richie Merritt, Matthew McConaughey, Jonathan Majors, Bruce Dern Synopsis: Based on a true story, this film stars Richie Merritt as Richard Wershe Jr., who became the youngest FBI informant in history at the age of 14. Matthew McConaughey co-stars as Wershe’s no-nonsense father.

Movie: The House with a Clock on it’s walls Release Date: 21 September Cast: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Kyle MacLachlan, Renee Elise Goldsberry and Owen Vaccaro Synopsis: Torture porn auteur Eli Roth tones it down a bit for this children’s gothic horror film starring Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, and Kyle McLachlan about a young orphan whose new home is also host to a clock that could destroy the world.

Movie: Manmarziyan Release Date: 14 September Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannuu, Vicky Kaushal Synopsis: The film is an unusual love story revolving around the lead characters. The film explores their struggles to reach the end of the line to save their love and relationship.

Movie: Helicopter Eela Release Date: 7 September Cast: Kajol, Riddhi Sen, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Neha Dhupia Synopsis: Helicopter Eela is a comedy drama based on the gujarati play Beta of an overprotective single mother and how she joins college just so she can be wherever her son is.

Movie: Batti Gul Meter halu Release Date: 21 September Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Yami Gautam Synopsis: The film is a social drama based in a local town of Uttarakhand and explores the issue surrounding the supply and rising cost of electricity. An incident leads happy go lucky Shahid Kapoor to turn into a lawyer fighting for power-theft.

Movie: Sui Dhaaga Made in India Release Date: 28 September Cast: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma Synopsis: The film is inspired by the Indian Government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign, and sheds light on the life and struggles of artisans who ensure their art of embroidery doesn’t die. Varun plays Mauji who is working under poor conditions, until his wife played by Anushka inspires him to gain his self-respect and start his own business.

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Recipes from

Peshawari Karahi

When cool evenings follow a long hot day, one only wants to sit outdoors, enjoying the company of close friends and a meal that is equally soothing.

Ingredients

Method

• Chicken : 1.5 Kg • Ghee : 5 tablespoons • Tomato (whole) : 2-3 medium • Iodized Salt : 1 • teaspoon, or to taste • National White Karahi Masala : 1 tablespoon • Ginger (julienne) : 2 tablespoons (optional) • Green Chili (whole) : 4 (optional)

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In a wok put chicken pieces, ghee, tomatoes, National Iodized Salt, National White Karahi Masala, and 1 cup of water; bring to a full boil.

water almost dries up.

When tomatoes soften, peel the skin by using two forks and mash them.

Garnish if desired with fresh ginger and green chili.

Now do bhunai for a few minutes till the ghee separates.

Cover and cook for 15 minutes on a low heat till the chicken is tender and

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Afghani Pulao every hour.

Ingredients

• Sayla Rice : 3 cu • Oil : 1 c • Onion (sliced) medium • Mutton : 750 • National Ginger & Garl Paste : 1 tablespoon each • National Pulao Masal 1/2 packet • National Iodized Sal to taste • Ca ots (grated) : 1 cup • Raisins : 2 tablespoo • Sugar : 2 tablespoo • Almonds (blanched) : • Pistachios (blanched : 10 Method Wash and soak sayla rice for at least 3 hours and keep changing the water

In a large pot, fry the onions till dark brown in color. Strain, crush and keep aside.

In the same oil add the mutton, National Ginger Paste, and National Garlic Paste. Cook until the meat is slightly brown.

Now add National Pulao Masala and 6-7 cups of water; bring to a full boil then turn the heat low and simmer till the meat is tender. If required add National Iodized Salt to taste.

In a small sauce pan add carrots, raisins, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Cook on medium heat until the carrots get softened and liquid dries out. Keep aside.

Add crushed fried onions to the mutton gravy that depart a deep caramel flavour and colour to the gravy.

When the meat is ready, strain the soaked rice and add to the meat. Cook over a high heat until most of the liquid disappears.

You should have enough liquid left to cook rice in. You may add some additional hot water if required.

Turn the heat low and put the rice on dum.

Serve the pulao with the carrots, and raisins.

Generously garnish with blanched almonds and pistachios.

Palla Machli

Ingredients

• Palla Fish / (Rao) Fille 1.5- 2 kg • Garlic Paste : 1 tablespoon • amarind Pulp : 1/2 cup • Chili Powder teaspoon • urmeric Powder : 1 teaspoon • National Chapli Kabab Masala : 2 tablespoons • Dried Pomegrana Seeds (crushed) : 1 teaspoon • Coriander See (crushed) : 1 teaspoon

• Iodized Salt : to taste • Oil for shallow fryi • een Chili (finely chopped) : 2-3 pods • esh Coriander (finely chopped) : 1 teaspoon Method

Cut the fish fillets in portions that can fit in the frying pan. Make cuts, not too deep, on both sides of fish with a sharp knife.

In a bowl make a thick paste using National Ginger Paste, National

Garlic Paste, tamarind pulp, all the dry spices, and National Chapli Kabab Masala.

Thoroughly coat both sides of the fish fillets with the paste, making sure to rub some in the cuts. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably for 2 hours.

Heat the oil in deep frying pan and fry the fish fillets at medium heat by cooking the skin-side down first till its golden in color.

Sprinkle green chili, fresh coriander and serve on a

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ASK AYESHA This edition our resident beauty expert Ayesha Babar answers your beauty queries.

Ever wondered about how to carry off the latest beauty trend of the season? Or what products to use to make those dark circles disappear? Well, help is finally here. Don't forget if you can't find the answer to your beauty woes, help is at hand, as you can always Ask Ayesha. Simply drop your question to askayesha@asianstylemagazine.com and let us take care of the rest!

I recently got a facial polisher done while I was on holiday in Delhi hoping for freshness and a natural glow but I was extremely upset to see the results. Even though I got it done from the salon at the hotel I was staying at and it was apparently one of the top salons of the city, I think that the products that the beautician used on my face have made my skin visibly rough.

What can I do to fix my skin?

(NainaBheda, Leeds)

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The first thing I would ask you to do is to avoid putting on foundation on your face as much as you can over the next few days. Your skin is irritated right now and needs rest. Use a soothing cream twice a day. Even something from the drugstore (such as E45 cream) is usually quite effective.

approach to beauty. The products that the beautician used might have been too harsh for your skin, while it could have been totally fine for tougher, local skin.

Ayesha Says: Dear Naina, Skin is the biggest organ of the body and in many ways has to bear the most brunt. Facial skin especially is not only subjected to all kinds of external elements but due to its own very sensitive nature, it must be treated with extra care.

The sensitivity of our skin also depends on the environment that it is used to. Just as you wouldn’t experiment with too many different kinds of food while on holiday, I would suggest taking a cautious

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Before you go to bed, apply a mixture of glycerine and rose water to your face and keep it on all night. Following this routine for at least a week will return the natural moisture and nutrients to your skin that the harsh chemicals have stripped away and should make your skin soft and smooth again.

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I have been shaving my arms and legs since as long as I can remember and even though most doctors say that it has no impact on hair growth, I feel like my

hair always grows back thicker and that over the years the follicles have become much thicker to the extent that now I never really get a smooth look for more than 2 – 3 days before I have to shave again. In the winters it is still okay when I can wear longer sleeves but in the summer it becomes difficult to manage.

(Amna B, London) Ayesha Says: Dear Amna, While doctors do say

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Dear Ayesha,

that shaving should not have any impact on hair growth, I have seen in my own experience and in the experience of others that constant shaving does make the hair coarser in texture. This is especially true for the forearms and legs as I have found that

the hair on these areas is shaved most frequently especially in the summer.

I am not sure if you have tried waxing before; I feel that it is a longer lasting form of epilation in most cases. The results from waxing tend to last for a few weeks as compared to shaving and over time the hair texture becomes finer. As with anything to do with the skin, it is important to be gentle which means not going over the same area again and again to pull out the tougher hair as that can burn the skin.

If you would like to stick to shaving instead, I would suggest that you start using a female shaving cream (there are lots available from Boots, Superdrug etc) and to try and shave in the shower.

This will give you a closer shave while making the hair softer and will also protect your skin.

Dear Ayesha, I have recently started applying kohl in my waterline but after a few hours it starts spreading with the result that it looks like I have dark circles so that instead of looking intense, my eyes just look tired .

(Lamha, London)

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Ayesha Says: Dear Lamha, Our eyes all produce different levels of moisture and for those of us, me included, who generally have moist eyes, it is difficult to make the kohl stay put.

First of all, you need to prevent the colour from bleeding downwards. Before you apply the kohl on your waterline, take a gel or liquid liner and line your lower lash line. The line doesn’t need to be thick but just enough to cover the entire lash line. Once this is done, line your eyes as usual and you will notice that hardly any colour will seep through this line.

The next step is to make sure that the colour stays in your waterline. For this, I would suggest wiping your waterline ever so slightly before you apply the kohl and soon as you have applied, try and not blink for a few seconds. This helps the kohl stay in place for hours.

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ON THE BEAT LATEST MUSICAL RELEASES FOR AUGUST

MAZ IS BACK WITH WIFEY TYPE!!

Vee, the man behind some of this year’s biggest hits including ‘Lahore’ and ‘High Rated Gabru’ by Guru Randhawa.

Renowned for big music videos, having previously won numerous Minal Khan has gone viral and has international awards for his hits already hit over a million views on including the award for the Middle on YouTube. The song is causing a stir for East Most Favourite Video of 2016 social media with thousands of fans rise surp no is it ey', Lag 'Nazar Na posting videos on snapchat showing 'Wifey Type' is another high quality love. production. Check it out on Written and composed by Maz Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat himself, Wifey Type is produced by Charts. The accompanying video starring the Pakistani actress

is British Asian singer Maz Bonafide his with ess succ his inue set to cont latest release ‘Wifey Type’. ed The track which has recently land the g min beco 'Wifey Type' is fast t summer Anthem of the year. It wen ld Wor es iTun on 1 ber num to ight stra

YORKSHIRE'S AIDAN M IS 'SWITCHED' MUSICALLY Aidan M, who rose to fame with his popular Bollywood covers and punjabi hit single Ishq Tera.

The Huddersfield lad, wants to explore all genres of music, but says he is an old romantic at heart and loves the old classically Bollywood romantic songs.

After gaining much success the heart throb is now back with another single called Switched.

The song, about a cheating ex, was written and recorded in Huddersfield and produced by expert Asian music producers in Mumbai, India.

Keeping it local, the video for Switched was shot at Northern Fitness, Linthwaite. Aidan’s previous videos have been filmed in local places such as St George’s Square and at Shaks Specialist Cars, Northgate.

Aidan has enjoyed global success with his previous songs and it seems he will be doing the same with Switched.

Switched is now available to download on ITunes and Spotify.

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OUR TOP 10 DESI DESSERTS IF YOU ARE TRUE DESI, YOU WILL AGREE THAT A MEAL ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT SOMETHING MITHA (SWEET). NOT ONLY THAT BUT FOR MOST FROM THE SUB-INDIAN CONTINENT DESSERTS AREN’T JUST PART OF THEIR STAPLE DIET BUT ARE VERY MUCH PART OF CELEBRATIONS AND ARE ALSO OFFERED IN MANY PLACES OF WORSHIP. WITH SO MANY NEW DESSERT PLACES OPENING AND BRINGING OUT THE LATEST IN WAFFLES, CREPES TO THE TASTIEST CHEESECAKES, WE THOUGHT THIS EDITION WE’RE GOING TO KEEP IT DESI AND BRING BACK THE MOST INTEGRAL PART OF MANY DESI HOUSEHOLDS OVER THE LAST FEW DECADES BY BRINGING YOU OUR TOP 10 DESI DESSERTS. CHECK THEM OUT!

1. Rasmalai (or rossomalai) This delicious dessert is of Bengali origin. The name ras malai is the Hindi cognate which comes from two words in Bengali: rosh, meaning juice and molai, meaning cream.Ras malai consists of white, cream, or yellow coloured flattened balls of chhana soaked in malai (clotted cream) flavoured with cardamom. The balls are cooked in sugar syrup and milk with saffron, pistachios and kheer as stuffing. The creaminess and the delicious soft balls make this dish a yummy favourite among so many. If you haven’t tried it yet, then you really sort yourself with a portion soon.

2. Gulab Jamun This is a staple at most celebrations and events. Gulab Jamun’s come in many forms, but all ooze tasty mouthfuls of yumminess. The most popular form of gulab jamun is the deep-fried soft balls of milk powder which once golden brown are dipped into sweet sugar syrup. This can b enjoyed cold or warm with a delicious scoop of ice cream. Gulab Jamun’s also come in a drier form, where they are simply coated with sugar syrup and then coated with coconut, these are often given as gifts and make a perfect treat with a cuppa chai.

3. Falooda

Often described as an Indian milkshake, nothing beats a nice cold falooda.

Traditionally it is made from mixing rose syrup, vermicelli, sweet basil seeds and pieces of jelly with milk, often topped off with a scoop of ice cream. Have it cold and it will quench your thirst, but also satisfy you’re your taste buds.

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9. Kulfi

4. Gajar Ka Halwa

This delightful dessert is a definite comfort food. This dish is sure to delight even the fussiest of dessert eaters. Halwa is made from grated carrot, condensed milk and nuts. Enjoy it with a massive warm helping partnered with scoops of ice cream. Tasty!

7. Kheer

No Eid celebration is complete without this amazing dessert. Kheer is a staple in many households during festive celebrations. Kheer is a milk pudding, which can either be made with rice or vermicelli. The pudding is then topped with pistachios, almonds, cardamoms, desiccated coconut and on some very special occasions a pinch of saffron. A healthy helpful of kheer is enough to make your stomach feel satisfied.

Similar to milk lollies but so much more richer and flavoursome. Kulfi is a popular frozen dessert that is sinfully rich, dense and creamy. Traditional kulfi recipe, consists of cream or malai, milk with pistachios, cardamom. or coconut.

Nowadays you can also get flavoured ones such as strawberry or mango.

10. Rasgulla

5. Shrikhand

A Gujarati favourite made with hung curd.

Few ingredients, great flavours! This is a dish with very simple ingredients, but the texture of the curd is what makes this dish. Once your curd is ready then the magic happens. Flavoured shrikhand with mango pieces is a must try. Served nicely with some puris, is sure to be yummy in your tummy.

8. Phirni

Another variety of a milk pudding prepared during festive occasions especially Eid and Ramadhan. The slight difference is the milk pudding is poured into pots to settle and enjoyed once cool.

The dessert is best served in little clay or mud pots.

This dish is not to be mistaken with rasmalia but is equally delicious. Rasgulla’s are round soft balls made from Indian cottage cheese, sugar syrup and semolina dough. The round shaped semolina and cottage cheese balls are cooked in the syrup until the syrup permeates the balls.

Those with a sweet tooth will surely enjoy.

So, there you have it our top 10 desi desserts. And remember all food is to be enjoyed as long as it is done in moderation.

Refraining from over indulgence is the best way to avoid the diabetes clinic. Eat well.

6. Jalebi

Jalebi is the epitome of sweetness. This sweet treat is a swirly coil of batter fried and steeped in syrup. What’s amazing about this delicious chunk of deliciousness is that it can be enjoyed at breakfast with milk or rabri, or as a snack or simply during festivals or special occasions. Some like them crispy, but many love the sticky sweet texture. Wow! What a way to start your day, right?

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WHAT'S ON

A look at events for September 2018 across the UK

Arijit Singh Live in Concert He is undoubtedly one of India's biggest singers today.

With mega hit numbers like Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2, Sanam Re, Janam Janam from Dilwale and Nashe Si hadh Gayi from Befikre, you know for sure, listening to Arijit live is going to be true music to your ears.

Arjit will be touring in Septembet with shows in London and Leeds Arena.

First Direct Arena, Leeds, Friday, 14 September 2018 Starts 19:00 The SSE Arena Wembley, Saturday, 15 September 2018 Starts 18:00 For more information visit: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

YORKSHIRE ASIAN BUSINESS AWARDS The annual Yorkshire Asian Business Awards (YABA) is back and it's promised to be even bigger this year.

Celebrating the achievements from Yorkshire's illustrious Asian business community, brings in a great evening of inspiration, aspiration and lots of entertainment.

The event takes place on Thursday 27th September 2018 at the Cedar Court Hotel Leeds Bradford.

To book tickets or event information visit: www.yabaawards.com

An exciting funathon is set to be staged where India and Pakistan will be pitted against each other, but not for cricket, for comedy.

An amazing comedy clash set to take place between Indian and Pakistani comedians with leading names such as Salman Malik, Mani Liakat and Hyde Panesar to name a few.

The event takes place on 8th September at the Watermans Arts Centre, 40 High Street, Brentford.

For more information contact the centre on 020 8232 1010

18th Asian Achievers Awards The prestigious Asian Achievers Awards is set to take plae on Friday 14 September at the Grosvenor House hotel, Park Lane, London.

Now in it's 18th year the awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Asian community in Britain.

The Asian Achievers Awards pays tribute to the best of British Asian talent across the arts, community service, the professions, uniformed services, sports and the world of business.

To book tickets: 020 7749 4080

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City of Palma Port

Spain has long been a favourite for British holidaymakers. In particular, the Balearic islands of Mallorca and Ibiza are big favourites (not forgetting Menorca), along with Canary Islands such as Tenerife and La Palma.

inside the 18th-century walls which served to repel pirates and corsairs.

Visitors will find old churches, palaces and noble mansions with charming courtyards (there are over 40 dotted around the centre of Palma).

The Museum of Majorca is a must visit. This ancient palatialresidence houses a magnificent collection that includes prehistoric, Roman, Muslim and medieval artefacts.

Palma's pleasant year-round temperatures are an invitation

to enjoy a range of open-air sporting activities, and particularly golf and nautical sports. Golf lovers have at their disposal five courses (all with 18 holes) perfectly equipped and located in beautiful settings.

Northern Spain, more specifically the City of Palma, however is overlooked by most tourists, even though it combines magnificent empty beaches with rolling countryside, mountains, medieval towns and buzzing cities. It’s authentic, great value and the food is superb.

There’s a lot more to Spain than beaches and night life. There are great walking holidays in the north andcycling in Catalonia.

The rise of low-cost airlines has benefited city breaks in places like Palma, a city rich in culture.

The city of Palma was once coveted by Romans, Moors and Berber pirates. It was King Jaume I who put an end to the Moorish reign in the Mediterranean island (13th century), and who built the most important constructions in Palma.

The old quarter of the city stands

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Cathedral City of Palma

Street Shopping

Palma is also a veritable paradise for lovers of the seaside, thanks to its five beaches, eight bathing areas and nine yacht clubs andmarinas, which are ideal for those who want to explore the city from the coast and for activities such as sailing or sports fishing.

years, or to pick up a few typical products.

There is a guide translated into six languages (Catalan, Spanish, German, English, French and Italian) with suggestions for four shopping routes around the city.

Then again, if you're looking for thrills you can try your hand at a whole range of activities especially in summer – includingwindsurfing, kitesurfing, wakeboard, skate, and watch breakdance and capoeira displays right on the beach. There are also numerous sports facilities all around the city to enable everyone to experience Majorca in the most active possible way. Another fun way to explore Palma de Mallorca is along its bike lanes.

If you are after top labels and treats from the ultimate in fashionable boutiques, the best idea is to take a stroll around the Plaza Weyler square, Calle Unió, Plaza Joan Carles I and Avenida Jaume III, where shopping is a philosophy of life. You will also find jewellers offering the quality of Majorca's pearls, numerous home décor shops, and art galleries where you can pick up a special souvenir of the city.

A more traditional atmosphere can be found in the streets around the old quarter like the Paseopor la Artesanía ("Artisans' Avenue"), and the Plaza Llorenç Bisbal and Plaza Mayor squares (with its typical open-air market).

Here visitors can buy handmade products in leather, glass, iron, wood... It's also a unique opportunity to see master craftsmen as they work. There are guided tours which offer an original glimpse of Palma's historic commercial activity.

La Palma's cuisine is incredibly diverse. They eat

Fans of cycle-touring and hiking will find these are the perfect means of getting around the island, thanks to the network of signposted routes. From Palma, a route round the island of Majorca provides the opportunity to see many different landscapes.

Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten you shopaholics.

Yes Palma has some great shopping destinations too.

That's because this Mediterranean city offers the charms of exclusive shopping areas in combination with traditional small establishments which are perfect for discovering the craftsmanship handed down over hundreds of

Villages and streets in City of Palma

Museo Mallorca ( Museum of Majorca)

all kinds of interesting and delicious food on the island and have been doing so for centuries. Fish is the most popular dish but they also eat a lot of meat (pork in particular), cheese, vegetables and a variety of tropical fruits.

One of the island's best seafood dishes is called 'Sancocho'. If you like fish, you'll love this.

It's a traditional fish stew made from salted sea bream, stone bash and wreckfish. It's absolutely gorgeous. Don't leave the island without trying this!

For our Muslim readers, Halal food is far and few, but who wants meat, when there is a huge variety of fresh fish and veg dishes to sample. Nevertheless, if you’re still missing your traditional curry you can most certainly enjoy delicious Pakistani cuisine at Nawaab, located on Avingudade Joan Miró, Palma Disfrute de su comida!

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