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he holiday season is here – a time of joy, happiness and laughter. DARPAN’s celebration is twofold with the success of our recently-held Extraordinary Achievement Awards. It was a magical night – the red carpet was buzzing with prominent members of the South Asian community, political dignitaries and socialites; the beautiful cocktail lounge had guests mingling and enjoying the hospitality; the awards event and the fashion show added shine and glamour to the event. Enjoy the coverage of the event through pictures, interesting tidbits, and candid moments in this issue. The November-December issue is all about celebrating the holiday season to the fullest. On our cover is world-renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor. To make the joyous time more delicious and satisfying, we got the Master Chef himself to share his cooking secrets and recipes with everyone. After all, aren’t celebrations just incomplete without food? You will fine some of Chef Kapoor's most favourite, mouth-watering recipes in this issue that you can try at home yourself. To keep the festive mood going, our lifestyle articles will make for great holiday reads. Our beauty feature highlights 10 best beauty gifts this season; the health and fitness articles revolve around maintaining holiday weight and staying fit amidst the endless feasting and drinking. Read our décor feature to learn tips on being a good host and making your home apt for gatherings and parties. Also, check out our list of five indoor activities that will keep you warm and cozy during these chilly months. We also have a gift guide of special and affordable presents to make your holiday-shopping experience pleasant and meaningful. We hope our festive issue gets your holiday spirit rising. Do share your thoughts with us on it by emailing us on editor@darpanmagazine. com or leave a message on our social media sites.
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COVER CREDITS Cover: Sanjeev Kapoor
ISSN: ISSN 1920-4000
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