HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
AUGUST 2013
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FESTIVE SPECIAL Ramzan Celebration 66th Independence Day Rakhi - A Special Blood Tie HYDERABAD LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Solving Mystery M! MOCKTAIL
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COVER STORY An Award Winning Jewellery Designer
Party With No Men Zone
Fashion Online!!
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LIFESTYLE
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20 Independent India and Its youth!
COVER STORY
22 An Unbreakable Bond – The brother sister love. 24 A Day From Pragya Madireddy Ramcharia’s Diary. 26 Office Grapevine 28 Studio Orion – The perfect home planners.
30 Exclusive with Dolly Gurbani
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32 Ramzan – A Month Long Celebrations 36 Solving Mystery M ! 38 Friends and their everlasting bond
FASHION 40 Fashion online
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WHAT’S INSIDE
SPECIAL
BEAUTY 42 Make your hair look WoW !
Cuisine 44 Mocktail Magic
On The Cover Dolly Gurbani
WEDDING MANTRA
Photography
48 Bachelorette party - with no men zone!
Sarath Shetty
Hair & Makeup Varonica Contact: 8374485485
TRAVEL 52 Unexplored destinations
KINSHIP SECTIONS
54 Rummy Azad Mahendra and her family
14 - Month Ahead
16 - What’s New
18 - What’s Happening
60 - Tollywood
61 - Bollywood
62 - Hollywood
63 - Sports
64 - Movies
GIZMOS
66 - Tinsel Town
82 - Fortune
58 Gadgets just got cooler in 2013 !
AUTOMOBILES 56 Vroom Vroom
EDITOR’S DESK Firstly, wishing all the readers, a very Happy Independence Day, Ramadan, Friendships Day and Rakhi. August is a month which brings with it a start of festivities, celebration and lots of excitement for rest of the year. With Ramzan approaching, we share the joy of Hyderabad and all the foodies in a Ramzan special article. Celebrating 66th year of independence, our youth share how they celebrate and contribute to this monumental day. As celebration continues, one side we have blood ties of brother and sister duo sharing their bond and on other hand, people share their most special self made bond of Friendship. Our cover story is all about an exclusive with award winning jewellery designer- Dolly Gurbani. In A Day from Your Diary we have, the fashionably young owner of Forever New store- Pragnya Madireddy Ramcharia. In our special bonding we have an excerpt form a beautiful family of Dr.Rummy Azad Mahendra. Men have always been a mystery and so our writer interacts and finds out few why’s and why not’s to understand men mentality, so don’t miss out on our special- solving Mystery M! Office gossip- Dangerous or fun? Find out in our lifestyle article ‘office grapevine.’ In cuisine we bring you the best Mocktails in the city that you would love to sip on. Fashion section brings you some of the hot fashion stops online, Making fashion available just a click away. And lots of easy to do styling tips in our beauty section. Wedding mantra this issue brings you everything you need for a happening bachelorette party, a party with a no men zone. Travel section shares the little less unexplored destinations of the world shared by our readers. Being techs savvy we also have the latest cool machines and the bikes for the gadget and bike lovers. Keeping a track on what’s happening in the city and all the ravishing parties from our section of what’s new, what’s happening and tinsel town. I hope you enjoy this issue in this festive mood as we enjoyed putting it together. We promise to keep you updated and entertained.
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Food festivals, upcoming events, what’s new and lots more. Your guide to the city happenings!
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An Exhibition of Energy Motion & Color Its Jaya’s Jayeri 17th art show At Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel 67331133 3rd to 30 August
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WALK FOR A CAUSE Sunday, 7:30 AM-11:30 AM. Peoples Plaza, Necklace Road, Hyderabad +91-9396555888
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CELEBRATE RAMADAN AT VIVA VIVA @ TAJ VIVANTA Everyday 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm until August 7
Bohri Food Festival 1st to 15th August Venue: Chill, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Rd No.6, Banjara Hills. Time: 7:30pm onwards
FASHION RUNWAY HYDERABAD @ THE PARK HOTELEveryday10:30 am 10:00 pm on August 23 & 24
Wedding Asia Exhibition Asia’s Most Premium wedding Exhibition At Taj Krishna Hotel 987610047 / 9871225025 9 & 10 August
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Hyderabad Hat Tournament 2013 August 16, 2013 – August 17, 2013 all-day Secunderabad, Hyderabad India +91 9705869933
17. Standup Tamasha by Evam Lamakaan
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Araaish by Mana Shetty Exhibition of Designer Clothes Jewellery & Accessories. Venue Taj Deccan 10 am to 8pm 9989000071
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18. Samahaara Weekend Theatre Workshops upto 18 August 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM La Makaan, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Contact: 9849026029
25. Airtel Hyderabad Marathon will be held on the last Sunday of August HYDERABAD MARATHON
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Sizzling South Date: 15th to 31st August 2013 Venue: Chill, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Rd No.6,Banjara Hills. Time: 7:30pm onwards
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Olive Bar and Kitchen Olive Bar & Kitchen is opened its first of the kind “Bristo” in Hyderabad. Promoted by Mr. A D Singh. Olive Bar and Kitchen is an ideal place to meet, greet and unleash with an exotic Mediterranean food served. The menu comprises an array of creations by Mayank Tiwari, chef de cuisine, and his team. It includes homemade crusty granary breads, wholesome sandwiches and burgers, delicate broths, wood-fired pizzas and luscious desserts. The bistro, which is nestled amidst the city’s seven hills and overlooks the secret lake, has a terrace bar, which has a range of wines, martinis, margaritas, and lots more. You will enjoy expertly prepared dishes made with freshly prepared Mediterranean spices that will bring culture and excitement to your taste buds! Every visit to olive, feels like a little holiday in the Mediterranean. Whether you are enjoying a quick lunch from work or a relaxed evening with friends and family, olive will prove a memorable and satisfying experience. It has already got its presence in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad is all new hub for this group. Location : Kona’s, durgam Cheruvu, Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Ph: 699999127
Ginger Lily The New Art & Event Gallery celebrated its inauguration with a melange of Art, Antiquities and Lifestyle. They showcased Artists like Vijit Pillai, Home and Lifestyle by Krsna Mehta, Premium Designer Jewellery by Isharya, Curio Cottage and a special collection from Anahita. Ginger Lily Gallery is the perfect venue for your exhibition, trunk show or workshop. Located at the mezzanine level at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Banjara Hills, the gallery is in close proximity to other hotels, offices, malls and prime residential areas. The gallery is spacious and have space from 400 sqft onwards. Ginger Lily the store is a kitsch of urban ethnic products, colorful home accents, premium costume jewellery, linen from Jaipur, candles from nirvana and soaps from savoir. Location : Radisson Blu, Road no 6, Banjara Hills, Ph:080 08 123332
Khazana Furniture opens at Gachibowli Khazana Group is the leading company into the business of furniture, Interiors, Kitchens and Wardrobes since the last 14 years and has now expanded at Gachibowli. The showroom is a one-stop destination for exquisite furniture, kitchen, wardrobes and complete. At the inauguration of the Khazana Furniture, Bhawant Anand, Chairman - Khazana Furniture said “We are delighted to launch our new showroom in the city. The showroom is completely an exciting and one stop solution for all furniture, interior, wardrobes and completes home solution requirements for our customers”. Having served customers for over a decade, Khazana Furniture aims to reach out to premium customers through Khazana Furniture showroom giving them altogether a world-class and eye-catching experience of the modern living. It is synonymous to magnificence and elegance. With an unmatched and flawless range of exclusive furniture, you’ll find it difficult to opt for just one. Location : Plot No 89 & 106, Telecom Nagar, Gachibowli. Ph No: 9177266420, 23545638, 32426001 16 AUGUST, OCTOBER,2013 2012
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CITY “Foodies in Hyderabad” participate in walk around Charminar
“Foodies in Hyderabad” a unique group formed on facebook, participated in an interesting walk from Gulzar Houz to Chowmahalla Palace, it was more of a food spree where the members of this group enjoyed different food items on their way savoring and enjoying flavors of the season. Hyderabad is not only famous for its Biryani but also for its spicy junk food. They started of with a heavy breakfast at Govind’s bandi, as early as 6.30 am, there were people from all walks of life and areas of city. The special Sunday breakfast or ‘Food Walkathon’ was organized by Nidhi Kumaar and Avinash D. of the ‘Foodies in Hyderabad’ group. “Every weekend, we asked each other what we should eat for breakfast. That’s when we decided to check out the street food in Hyderabad. We had heard about it, but never got over our laziness to go and eat there,” Nidhi says. Next, the group headed to Shadab restaurant for variety of chicken, Nimrah for dilkhush and tie biscuits, then to Rajasthani Jalebi and Namkeen Bhandar for sweets. The gastronomical tour wound up with a cup of Irani chai and Osmania biscuits at the Chowmahalla Palace.
Rado unveils its Exquisite Collection, Hyderabad
Rado, the pioneering Swiss watchmaker and part of the world’s largest watch conglomerate The Swatch Group, unveiled its special collection of watches at Kamal Watch, Rado Store in Jubilee Hills. The range of beautiful diamond studded watches was unveiled in style that exuded Unlimited Spirit. The new Rado Collection offers an exclusive selection of the brand’s most celebrated products: The glitter of the full high-tech ceramic watch Rado Sintra, the iconic Rado Ceramica, the beautiful Rado eSenza, Classic and fluid Rado Centrix, the classic linear perfection of Rado Integral and the newly launched Rado D-Star. This spectacular collection of watches only left the audience asking for more at the store. The collection also showcased the newly launched collection of watches from the brand. The collection starts at INR 1 lac and has a beautiful mix of party wear, formal wear, casual, fashion and sporty wear.
Mom and kiddos
With all the women having fun and socializing, Neha Palan and Anita Rathiher started a club called Mom & Kiddos where mom and kids can have fun together. The grand launch was held at Quality Inn Residency, inaugurated by Bina Mehta. Member and guests come along with kids and participated in activities organized by the hosts to make moms and kid’s actively involved. This seemed to be a very innovative idea for all the women who like to socialize and spend some fun time with their kids too, now the moms and the kids can have fun and socialize together.
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Each One , Plant One !!!
We all know that our planet Earth is warming up and that something needs to be done on a global scale. We can all do our share and contribute to a worldwide effort to save our climate from going crazy. One of the best things a person can do to help our suffering planet is to plant a tree. The tiny tots of HPS Kids, Paradise set a perfect example for the society when they took a big step for a better environment tomorrow with “Plant a Tree Campaign” organized at their campus. Lavina Dixit, Principal of H.P.S Kids, Paradise added ‘ As a Director, I would like to take up this initiative of planting trees so that our young ones groom into better citizens of the nation, and be more contributing towards environment they are going to live in tomorrow. The motto behind this is returning the society what it has given. We have many events in school- Many fun events and a few which have a special reason. Plant a Tree is one of the most special events held because it is very important that kids develop such traits at this tender age. We know kids of this age are like wet sand. They get moulded soon and this is an effort to mould them to be good citizens of our country’.
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Independence Day is one of the most auspicious day to all the Indians as it was the day which gave Indians a blissful taste of freedom and everyone has their own views on it as to how they would celebrate this day. Here we have few college students’ who talk about their thoughts and their way of contributing towards Our 67th Independence Day.
Independence Day without a doubt is the most important day of every Indian Citizen. This day brings people joy and brings one and all together. Our Independence Day is rightfully celebrated all across the country with great joy. However, different people would like to celebrate it in a different manner. Well, how am I going to be spending our 67th Independence Day?? The first thing I would do is hoist a flag at my apartment and try to dress up patriotically (by at least sticking the tricolor on the t-shirt). I would try to be as active as I can and hang out with my friends to share this joy and also when at home watch some historic achievements by our country with my family which will be telecasted on the television. All in all there’s no greater joy in celebrating this historic day. I’m proud to be an Indian and I’m proud to celebrate our Independence Day being a citizen of this great country. Jai Hind!! Varun Nair, St. Mary’s College.
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India celebrates Independence Day on August 15 each year! India became an independent nation on August 25 1947, so a gazetted holiday is held annually to remember this date! It is celebrated by every citizen of India irrespective of caste, creed and religion! It is a day when people in India pay homage to their leaders and those who fought for India’s freedom in the past. The major government buildings are illuminated with strings of lights and the tricolor flutters from homes and buildings. It’s so good to see that each and everyone celebrate this day thoroughly! What I do is, go to my college and hoist the flag with my friends and the college faculty, then we roam around on the streets just to see how the people are celebrating and even we get involved in the celebration! Then we go out for lunch or maybe a movie then back home and spend time with my family go out with them for dinner and watch a movie about India’s freedom fighters which are broadcasted throughout the day on the television! Sometimes I do kite flying because it became a tradition on this day and people can be seen flying numerous kites of all colors, sizes and shapes symbolizing the freedom! Zohair, Deccan Engineering College.
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LIFESTYLE My grandfather was a freedom fighter, so Independence Day is celebrated like a festival at my place. Though he is not among us today we follow his principles. I still remember his words “we got Independence at the cost of thousands of lives, we should respect the freedom and put our country before everything else”. My family and friends gather to hoist the national flag on our terrace sing national anthem and pin a small national flag of India on our dresses. A man who does not respect his nation is the man who will lose respect from all. Let’s respect our country and enjoy the freedom with a sense of responsibility. Gayathri Meghana K, Villa marie College
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Independence Day holds a special place in every Indian’s heart and every year we make it a point to celebrate this day with immense joy. This year I would like to visit an old age home and spend valuable time with our elderly. I will sing songs with them try and organize a small skit on Independence Day for them. I will make sure my friends join me too! Apart from this, I will spend time with my family, watch special programmes and movies of Independence Day special. Lastly I will take this one day and feel proud to be an Indian and pledge to make India a better place to live in! Vatika kaul, Villa Marie college
The word independence always reminds me of my grandfather. He has been a part of the army and I’ve always felt proud every time he told me about his struggle for our country’s independence. The respect in me for my country has only increased, thanks to my family background and atmosphere. And I truly believe that for a country to be independent, what is important is that its people have the liberty and right to live their lives the way they want, the independence to choose what they think is right than what the society considers right. Only when a citizen has the right to choose his own career option, a girl can step out of her house with no fear, individuals can marry the person who they considers compatible, with the blessings of their family. And I think there is still some time when Indians can truly feel independent and not just be called independent! Dev, St. Mary’s College.
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An Unbreakable Bond!
A sibling relationship is one of the most special relationships. No matter how old you are, or how many friends you have, the relationship of a brother-sister is irreplaceable. Komal Sirwani, on the eve of Rakhi, brings an insight into brother sister relationships in the city. Brothers, old or young make life extremely special. After your father, they are the perfect men in life who love to fight with sisters but also pamper them the most. The possessive nature of a brother can never really go, whether the brother is younger or elder to the sister. Whether a girl is married or has just started dating, the brother will always try to ensure that she is happy and nothing just can’t change or take this care away from them. It is their right in this special relationship, while the sisters are the mothers, who no matter how much hate their brothers for annoying the hell out of them, will always be waiting at all late nights and cooking on all hungry days. And life is incomplete without this bittersweet relationship that the siblings share. After 3 years of being alone, on 7th November 1992 early morning is when a beautiful angel took birth, my sister Vishwani. A caring, loving, naughty, cute, beautiful and mind boggling sister to have, who has always been there and supported me. We fight, play, teach, learn and can’t live without each other at any moment. There are days when we fight and don’t talk for days, but can’t see each other apart so end up being together as usual. She is the one for whom I can do anything to make her happy. At last I just want to say Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behana Hai.
The one who fights with me the best, but also watches over me the best. The one who has been with me through thick and thin, every step of the way. And when I trip and fall, he’s the first one to laugh at me but also the first to pick me up. The only friend who is with me from birth and until we go to heaven. The one I know I can always count on against all odds. The best man of my life - I love my brother and I love our relationship. I am extremely blessed to have a brother in my life and life is even better with his existence.
Vishwanath Komaravelly, MD, Vishwanath Transformers Limited.
Kirtana Bavanaka, Engineering student.
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I believe the best gift my parents have given me is my brother. Kunal and I share a very magical bond. He is the person who holds my hand in my bad times, who does silly dance moves with me in my happiness. The best part about ‘US’ is our silly fights, where we fight and then laugh out loud in the very same moment. I love being with my bestie, my brother and what I love most is being his “LIL BABIE ELEPHANT” Monika Raichandani, Working professional.
We are four siblings, three sisters and one brother. A Unique combination but yet share a lovely bond. We all have a long generation gap but still we love each other no matter what. It’s only once in a year that we get a chance to meet. We all make the most of this time. We all resemble just enough to make all the differences confusing. Bhaiya is very loving and he has been there to solve all our problems always. He is the one always standing for all of us and makes things right. He is a lovely brother and the relationship that we share is just the greatest thing ever. Sometimes we just don’t need words to communicate to each other. Our paths may change as life goes along, but the bond between us remains ever strong Mehak Khemani, Home maker
Sugar n spice! Tom n jerry! Chip n dale!! These words depict the divergent relation I share with my brother. Fighting all the time yet caring for each other. We laugh, we fight, and we do crazy stuff together. I remember one incident which got me closer to him. There was a time when I was low because of a failure. He noticed that and motivated me to perform well and I did. Not to forget he got me a box of my favorite chocolates to cheer me up instantly. Even after big fights our convergence is inevitable because of the deep bond we share. No matter what it is, I love my brother. I will be my husband’s wife only after my marriage but I’m my brother’s sister for life. Meghna Manglani, Article trainee at Gandhi & Gandhi Chartered Accountants.
A brother - sister relationship is a very unique one and it is rightfully said that the two are parts of the same body like hands and feet. Their areas of interest never meet but they just cannot do without each other. Our relationship when we were young was one of the most competitive relationship, but as we grew up it became the most strongest. Since birth my sister has been my “secret sharer”. I still remember the days when she used to secretly sign my report card so that mom doesn’t get mad at me for my low grades. She was Maa’s favorite and I was so jealous of her. But I actually love the fact that my sister manages to keep spreading love and smiles to the people around no matter what. Every time when I am down she always make sure that she’s around and get my feet back to the ground. It is needless to say that I will always be there for her at every stage of life. She’s married now and so far away but we both know that distance is not going to bring a difference in our relationship. Brother and sister together as friends are ready to face whatever life sends. Rohan Khandelwal, Student AUGUST, 2013 23
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TULIP QUIZ 1) Your Nick name? Peggy 2) Most influential person? Mom & Dad 3) 3 things you always carry before leaving house? My phone, Wallet & My lip gloss 4) Your ideal pastime? I enjoy spending time with my nieces. 5) Your favorite brand? Forever New 6) Your success mantra? Stay simple, stay happy and be lively. 7) What do you like most about Hyderabad? Family and friends (home sweet home) 8) Where do you want to take your next holiday to? South America 9) Best lesson life has taught you? Don't over-think it. Just let it go and take a step forward. 10) Where do you see yourself in next 5 years? In five years time I will have achieved the pinnacle of success with my first retail venture, Forever New. Also I will have started work on my next enterprise.
he is warm, simple, lively, and an entertaining person who is always on the lookout for fun and excitement. She is an enthusiast who loves to take an initiative and plunge into action. She is uber friendly and easily adopts to a new environment without any problem. At the same time, she is also closely bound to her family. She is an independent woman who knows how to balance her personal and professional life.
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sport the brand. Last year, during one of my visits to Bangalore with my husband, I came across the same store, ’FOREVER NEW’. It is my husband’s support for where I am today he gives me inner strength. He was the one, who encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming an entrepreneur which eventually led to the start of my retail venture, ’FOREVER NEW’, Hyderabad. I was elated and therefore I expressed my wish to associate with the brand and start a store in my hometown, Hyderabad. My husband and I got in touch with the company and struck a deal to partner with them. Thus began my journey as an entrepreneur. FOREVER NEW is the ‘Fashion destination for fashion loving women’. It’s an Australian
exclusive dinner to a nice place. Post dinner, I try to catch up with my brother in-law and my grand mother in -law, who also stay with us. I then plan the next day’s menu and schedule for my work before hitting the bed.
Later I get ready for work and visit my store ‘Forever New’. Occasionally I also gift myself a spa indulgence to start my day in a perfect luxurious way. work : I pursued my bachelors of technology in computer science from Vellore Institute Of Technology, T.N. Later, I worked for a multinational company for a brief period of time to gain an experience which would eventually help me in fulfilling my dream of becoming an entrepreneur. I have always been passionate about pursuing a career in retail business. It all started when I went to Australia with my family, 4 years ago to visit my sister and I happened to come across a brand named ‘FOREVER NEW’. I stepped into the store and instantly fell in love with the brand’s designs, colors, and fabric etc. The clothes were vibrant and extremely chic and any woman could instantly relate to them. The clothes defined me and I was extremely happy to
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Evenings : I finish work by 6pm and hit the gym. I am a fitness freak and I enjoy swimming too. Dinners are always a family affair. Our dinner table discussions usually center on our day’s work. Sometimes we plan for an
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Morning : The first thing I do after waking up is finish my morning chores. I manage the family schedule of activities, and running the family errands. Once I am done with that, I do power yoga under my instructor’s supervision.
clothing line for women and also comprises a snazzy collection of accessories which include Stylish Belts, Colorful Neck Pieces, Sandals, Pumps, Stilettos, Wedges, Clutches, Trendy Handbags, and Shades etc. Afternoon : Every day I go to my store, I make sure that everything is organized for the day. I then give my staff a small pep talk to motivate them to encourage sales in my store. I believe in team work hence, I personally attend to some of my customers. This is how my day usually proceeds. My husband and I, try and catch up for lunch either at home or at a restaurant before resuming work. We believe in spending quality time with each other. Occasionally, I catch up with my girl gang too. I am usually busy throughout the day with the running of my store but I make sure I meet my mother daily. She gives me valuable insights that help me in making significant decisions. Family and friends: I have been married for two years. So far, the journey has been beautiful and endearing, and I hope it continues to be so. (Gushing!) I have known Varun (my husband) for four years now, and he is my best friend. He’s a diehard romantic and never tires of surprising me with vacations to exotic locations. He’s one of the most intelligent and affable person I have.
Fashion: As an individual, she shows immense interest in Food, Fashion and Adventure. Fashion is important to me, because it communicates who you are to others and what is important to you, whether or not you realize it. “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” (By Coco Chanel), and this is what I believe in. Travel : I love travelling, experiencing different cultures, exploring new places and interacting with the people there. It gives me an ultimate high. And SHOPPING!! How can I forget that? I have travelled a lot and this has given me an opportunity to understand life from different perspectives. I travel with
Varun and we have been to 18 countries in the past 2years of our marriage. Varun is an adventurous person and so am I. We often indulge in activities like Skydiving, Scuba Diving, Canyon jumping, Snorkeling etc. And we never miss an opportunity to explore new activities.
As told to Satpreet Kaur
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THE OFFICE GRAPEVINE
Work places can be stifling at times. Is it the work pressure that makes it so, or the ambience or your colleagues around creating the grapevine. Socializing too much with your team mates can either lead to low morale or negativity or it can make you jaunty at work. It can be a bit of love-hate relationship. We asked these workaholics how they deal with such situations in their diurnal life. Socializing gets team members from different team together and they sit like friends rather than mere colleagues. It builds a friendly bond which makes it easier at the work place to coordinate. It also gives them a chance to informally discuss their concern at work thereby offering each other solutions and empathy. The organizations which have higher level of socializing among their staff have lower level of staff attrition. Wherever there are people there are gossips. However, it depends on ones maturity what to believe and what not. Most of the gossips are actually one’s opinion they are trying to pass on to others. It does lead to misunderstanding and grapevine. The best way to avoid it is to check the details yourself and follow your own opinion without putting anybody down. Avoid it to cherish I would say, I know it sounds funny but let’s all agree we do love gossips. Atulya Nidhi, Associate Director – Accommodation, The park, Hyderabad.
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According to me socializing at work is as important as my work performance itself. It is imperative to have good people skills to keep the dice rolling and to keep things interesting. A healthy work life calls for a healthy rapport with your colleagues even though you might want to kill them occasionally. It’s all about having fun at work and putting yourself out there to the world. No school teaches you the kind of things you learn when you socialize with people. What I love about my work culture is that it has made me so much more open and tolerant towards different kinds of people. The more people I meet at work the more enriching my experience turns out. And yes I get paid for that. I think gossiping is a very normal part of any work place. If you put few hundreds of people in a building together every single day, there ought to be rumors and gossiping. I would be lying if I’d say that I was never a part of a full blown gossip session. However, there is always a line to draw and be sensible and kind. I never forget to lose sight of my goal and avoid distractions. After all people are just people and nothing great can ever be achieved by talking about them? Great things are achieved by things like hard work and focus. A little bit of chatter and yapping is all good as long as nobody gets hurt and it doesn’t interfere with our bigger goals. Poornima Soni, Tax consultant, Deloitte
My field is a creative field. In our field communication with the fellow employees is very necessary, this helps exchange of ideas. We get to see different perspectives which enhances the quality of the design. Also when we have a hectic schedule, interaction with people in the office lightens the mood and helps us to make work much more fun. Ignorance is bliss. We should be mature enough to let go the petty issues and let it not effect our work. Shiva Prasad, Visual designer, the Businesswalas.
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For a part-timer, it wouldn’t make much of a difference, you can just come do your stuff and move out. But for a full-timer like me, I think it’s very important to not only maintain conversational relations, but also good relations with bosses or colleagues. It’s because office becomes the place where you spend most of your hours of the day and it becomes a necessity to indulge in conversing with someone. And even though it may not make much of a difference to you or the people who know you at the work place, it does hamper your image or reputation. And if your work is stressing, then these things just add on to the frustration that’s already built in you. And, if you have people who share the same opinions or have the similar mentality like yours, it’s a complete bonus. You may as well consider sharing friendly relations, more than relations confined to the workplace. Shruti Mathur, News anchor, CVR News
It is really important to maintain great rapport with your colleagues because it helps understand them really well and helps build great relationships with them which is vital for working as a team and perform well. But, the best ways to deal with are just two. Either you choose to ignore & not let it effect you, at all. Or you confront & end it once and for all. This is the best thing for anything that comes your way in life. Either adjust with it & ignore, or just clear it out & live with a peace of mind. Abdul hai Ahmed, User operations, Facebook India
Socializing keeps the work ambiance more lively. People get good feedback which is very supportive during reviews because there exists a lot of competition in office. Gossip becomes a part and parcel of the work atmosphere. It might be due to jealousy or due to politics in the office. At my office, rewards are given based on the performance, so there isn’t much negativity around. Sneha Reddy, Merchant risk investigator, Amazon
Well! Socializing has its own benefits. It helps one build a good rapport with one’s subordinate’s or boss’s. Also, It maybe more of a personality acumen on the basis of being an introvert or an extrovert. Gossiping is a different context. Unlike the profound positivity of socializing, this may have either a positive or a negative impact. Personally, me and my peers always make business related conversations, so I wouldn’t be able to comment on gossiping. Nevertheless, on a casual note, I think the negative aspects of gossiping (if any) would arise by a faulty perception of personalities amongst peers and can be dealt by indulging them in a team activity which would pave way to a better insight of each other’s personality. Rohit Kumar, Business development head,Capsgold pvt.ltd.
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Orion The Perfect home planners f you are looking out for your castle to be a perfect one, you just need the right decor for it. Studio Orion – A complete one stop home shop is the right way out to all your queries of how to make your ideal abode. Started in the year 2006, Mr. Tarun Gupta being the proprietor, Orion is a two storied, 600 square yards studio located in the uber posh locality of the twin cities offering a price range from Rs.395 onwards. Having branches in other parts of South India too, they dedicate themselves to make your home classy, stylish and elegant. A lot of vintage clocks, vases, and lampshades hold as a USP of this store. A lavish spread of accessories to ornament the interiors located on the second floor is something you don’t want to miss.
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There is an astounding assortment of curtains, carpets, cushions, mattresses, wallpapers, lampshades, chandeliers, interior decorations and much more which takes your home to be flawless. These range of beautiful decors craft a greedy perplexity in your heart and your shopping list. They also deal with linens, floorings, blinds, upholstery, in-house designing and bespoke furnishing. Orion undoubtedly would transform your home into a stunning place. It has a splendid atmosphere to visit that makes you visit this place over and over again. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Glass Vases – An assortment of glass vases adding on to your amazing décor. Prices ranging from Rs. 750 onwards. Beautiful mirror setup locking up space at your place. Price on request. A restful Bed with beige comfort mattress and cushions making your room a wonderful place to sleep in. Price – Rs.18500. A range of classy curtains – Price ranging from Rs.1200 onwards. Studio Orion - Plot No.1262, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills. 91-40-65344444
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An Artistic Journey of Glamour! “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved”, and Varonica is a person who totally justifies this quote. As a kid Varonica had a deep inclination for paintings and diagrams. She pursued her education in medical science to live up to her father’s expectation of becoming a Doctor and she was adamant to her word and proved herself by scoring a good rank in the medical examination. However, after proving herself Varonica with the encouragement and help from her mother and sister pursued her education in fashion, this industry was where her heart belonged. A diploma in fashion and textile and graduation from The National Institute of Fashion Technology was a stepping stone for higher education in the field of fashion at the United Kingdom. As time passed Varonica worked under many prestigious fashion labels and brands and also owned her own designer label and random visits to the MAC store rounded her with a new workplace, and changed her profession, though related to the fashion field Varonica was soon a part timer at the MAC store and her love for painting and artistry made the learning process all the more easier and faster. What followed suite was dressing backstage models for Top celebrity shows, fashion weeks in the United States of America. Finally after a small stint at Bobby Brown, Varonica returned to her roots – India, Hyderabad to be specific! A small struggling start with portfolios, media, tutorials and arts and then as the saying goes, “then there was no looking back”… she’s been there and done that all from Tollywood to Bollywood, from big fat weddings to Indian bridal and fashion weeks with top designers, from models to showstoppers her stroke of brushes and pat of camouflage has made girls look worth a million dollars! Her latest claim to fame is Indian fashion Street, Passionate Foundation Fashion Show (celebrities) and many more offers in her goody bag. Let’s wait and watch for more ladies turning into divas with the magic stroked by Varonica!
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COVER STORY
Dol ly Gurbani
An Award Winning Jewellery Designer
Born & brought up in Hyderabad, she moved away when she met her life partner Vicky and settled in Jakarta (Indonesia). 12 years since her wedding, she moved back to Hyderabad to give her two beautiful girls an education she found here was best. With time she has evolved as a strong and spiritual individual. Being a follower of Christianity she believes and abides by the power of prayer. She completely believes that where she stands today is nothing but God’s immense grace on her life.
“I have loved jewellery ever since I was a young girl. Even though we all love shopping, jewellery was one thing that always topped my shopping list. I was blessed with parents who thought, I was buying an asset every time I bought a piece of jewellery and so they never refused me for it, which led my further interest in it. With time jewellery became more of a passion and I would go looking around places to find something that was different and unique, be it holidays or exhibits or international fairs I tried to go around and look for something new every time. It helped me find something new and also widened my knowledge of availability of different things at different places. I am mother of two girls and they are the angels in my life. They kept me busy for few years but as they grew up I realised that I had a lot of spare time at hand which enforced me to keeping myself busy by doing something that I liked and what would be better than jewellery designing. While the girls were still small, I would do it on a pass time basis, during their school hours and as they got busy with their routine I decided to keep myself busy by dedicating more time to design jewellery. Slowly I indulged into having exhibitions and as I started getting recognition. Even after so many years I can still freshly remember my first design. It was 17 years ago when I walked into a jewellery store, and browsed through a catalogue where a ring caught my attention. It had 2 marquis shaped diamonds and what fascinated me was the shape of diamond because I had never seen much other than the usual round diamonds. Looking at that I approached the jeweller and asked him if he could make something using such diamonds, and when he said he would try, I gave him the design that came to my mind at that time. He made it for me and it indeed looked very different and unique. When I wore it, I was complimented a lot and it lead to a lot of motivation confidence that I can even design something that comes to my mind. A Little did I know where I was heading to when I was approached by The Planman Media to be awarded as the Rising Star, as a jewellery designer. I wasn’t even sure whether I wanted to be a part of it because it was happening in Las Vegas and I am not someone who enjoys long distant travelling. But when I got there, it was indeed very prestigious to be among the top Indian business leaders and especially among the very few women present out there. It was an honour to be standing on an international platform where the entire group of winners represented India’s success. It has always been a dream to do something abroad. Setting up a boutique in Dubai would be my next expansion. Of course I want to go about having exhibitions in different parts of India like Bangalore, Vijaywada, Vizag, Chennai and lots more. By Gods grace I am happy that people love what Diyaash offers”. She has come a long way since she first started she learnt, experienced and reached where she is today. But still she takes it as a beginning of her journey and keeps a passion to go a long way. Today she has become an inspiration for all those women, who want to take up a career, balance home & social life and also have a spiritual peace of mind. 30 AUGUST, 2013
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Ramzan
- A Month Long Celebrations
It’s that time of the year, where the city comes alive for month long festivities. The roads are lit up, the shoppers are on a shopping spree till late night. There are special offers everywhere, from Ramzan special menus, to Ramzan special discount. It’s like a celebration where whole Hyderabad comes together as one big fat family to celebrate, shop, eat and not to forget the most important Pray together!!!!!
Shopping buzzed areas
Charminar and Abids are the best shopping destinations of the city. The markets are lit and buzzing with special discounts and offers. It’s like a month long celebration inviting people of all communities to indulge into their bit of shopping this month.
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Our readers helped us jot down the most visited places for the most yummy delicacies in town, during the month long celebration! Sarvi Paradise hotel Shah ghouse Shadab Sohail hotel Pista house 555 4 seasons Café Bahar
Ramzan is that time of the the year i.e. filled with growling stomachs, cranky Muslims and the most tiresome Tarawih prayers. It is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. There's just something in the air about Ramzan that gets us excited. And with festive comes shopping. Shopping during Ramzan is incomplete without a visit to charminar, the one stop shop especially for women. From clothes to bangles, jewellery to pure choice of ittar, it’s a hub for everything, not to forget the delicacies available in evenings! Grapevine has it that the traders make a killing earning during Ramzan that is almost equal to the entire year of earning. The hardest thing of course is resisting the temptation of any type of food you may happen to come across during your fast. Once you've fasted the full day, broke your fast with a date prayed Maghrib and finally sit down with your over piled plate of the most delicious looking food and a bowl of haleem, we always tell our self, we won’t eat that much ever again, but the same is followed the next day and other, till the month end. Ramzan is that time of the year where we find ourselves lost in prayer and devotion making duas for ourselves and our loved ones. Let’s be sure to make the most of each and every minute of this holy month. Ruqayya ahmed Student, St Francis College for Women
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Food and Food!!
“There is a lot of hustle going around the city. It’s like the silence before a storm. Very soon the roads are going to witness a sea of people around the city. The faithful are awaiting the sighting of the moon to begin fasting. Shops have renewed their stocks and awaiting customers. People are awaiting their paychecks. Foodies are awaiting haleem, the traditional flavour of Hyderabadi evenings. Brightly illuminated hotel fronts, buzz of a gathering, clanking spoons and a rejuvenating haleem disappearing in minutes from bowls is a common sight at almost every corner of the city. People do not hesitate to travel from one end of the city to other to try different outlets around the city. Even the parcel service at most places has become popular and at times, those manning the counters can be seen struggling to manage the orders of packing and delivering. Pista House,Shah Ghouse,Shaadab, Niagara and Paradise are some of the haleem spots which make a whooping business during ramadan. Clusters of eateries at Punjagutta, Nampally, Madina and other places too have a good daily evening clientele that stretch till late hours. The rich get an opportunity to earn good deeds while the poor get their needs fulfilled. Last but not the least, the amazing Night-outs. Between the long fasting days and the pleasant weather of late nights, staying out until the wee hours of the morning is not an uncommon activity in the Ramadan. I spend most nights out during Ramadan. Every night, my friends and I go to restaurant to have the pre-dawn meal before the start of the day-long fast. I wish all my readers a very happy and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem to all. :) “ Faisal Ahmed, Tapasya Academy AUGUST, 2013 33
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SPECIAL It all begins after 12 in the mid -night, every street of this wonderful city gets enlightened. Almost every corner of lad bazaar is flooded with pedestrians. The night begins with calling friends to my place, getting all decked up for this auspicious event by wearing a pathani suit, a pair of mojri’s and applying surma in the eyes. With this we are all set to venture across the streets of Hyderabad. Ramzan does not mean going to a five or a seven star restaurant. Its essence lies in the stalls one finds on the streets. The delicious smell of kebab’s, tandoori chicken, dahi wada and of course season favorite haleem is no doubt mouth watering. While we try out most of the stalls and restaurants with special dishes made for this month my all time favorites are - 4 seasons, AlArabia, BBQ nation, Kebab factory and Shawarma at Tolichowki food court. After feasting on such wonderful delicacies and strolling around every joint and junction of charminar, it is time to prepare for Sehri. Sehri usually consists of lighter food like osmania biscuits, maska bun, irani tea, fruits and gallons of water. Hadi Ali, Student - Muffakham Jah College
Having lived in the City of Nawabs for 18 years of my life, I take Pride in calling myself a Hyderbadi. Hyderabad - rich in its history, culture and food becomes all the more charming during the month of Ramdan (called Ramzan in India). Ramzan is considered to be the month when the gates of heaven are open and Satan is chained. It is the month, where people feel closer to the almighty and follow certain religious principles .In spite of Ramzan being the holy festival of Muslims, in the diverse culture of the city, Hindus and Muslims wait for and celebrate this festival with the same joy and enthusiasm. Shopping by the labyrinth, colorful bazaars of the Charminar to the much awaited sight of the “Eid ka chand” - Ramzan truly lights up and brings out the beauty of the city. At dusk, after the blaring siren of Iftar, the arrow streets are abuzz with vendors, buyers and food lovers. Ramzan reveals Hyderabad’s excellent culinary with the spicy Haleem and the delicious and world famous Hyderbadi Biryani that awaits the eager food buffs. My friends and I, endlessly yearn for “just some more” Biryani and ‘Iftar parties’ hosted in evenings. The best thing about Ramzan apart from the delicacies is the galore and glitz of the night. This is the time when I enjoy having a night walk in the old city where people come out in large numbers to celebrate. Watching the lights shine off the jewellery and bangles is a beautiful sight. All in all, Ramzan is an auspicious time that showers immense happiness and teaches patience and kindness to humanity. Shreya Bahirat, Student, Villa Marie College
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The month of Ramzan signifies resistance to hunger and thirst for the Muslims who practice salvation and abstain from eating or drinking. It all begins with lights and stalls across the flurry streets of charminar and people thriving on various delicacies such as the famous hyderbadi Biryani and sheer khorma. The vivacious ambience is enthralling with mouth watering food enriched with a tinge of culture. The glitter, the mirror, and the color which exudes richness and royalty are artistically displayed lavishly in the bazaars of Hyderabad. Hyderabadi’s shop all over the city where all the stores are open till late in night, especially stores like Meena bazaar, Neerus, Kashish for women, Mebaaz and Manyavar for men. Besides this, some folks also prefer to make their attire a symbol of grandeur and go for the top designers like Sabyasachi, Rocky S and Kimaya, while some others stick to local designer boutiques like Admire, Neha’s boutique. I thank Ramzan is for cleansing my soul and letting me emerge as a better human being each year! Feroze Jahan, Villa Marie College I think Hyderabad is one city where everyone has some takeaway from each festival whether it’s the bright lights, colors, kites or carols. This month being Ramzan it would mean get together where I get to sample my favorite of the season..Haleem! Though there’s nothing like home made authentic food and Iftar parties. My friends and I make it a point to visit/takeaway from all the popular joints like Pista House, Bahar, Shah Ghouse etc. Apart from the food another once a year experience has to be a stroll down the shopping locality of Charminar, where class and caste don’t matter. The great discounts and variety of fine workmanship is what pulls my girl gang here to experience the hustle and heart of a bazaar that also represents the warmth and fervour of a “pakka Hyderbadi” Chalin, Facebook Employee
By Satpreet Kaur
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Solving Men have been a mystery to women since the day of their existence. What they think, how they react, and what they do suddenly, are all a mystery, assuming leads to more problems, because they is more of practical creatures who think less and act more. Men take women seriously except when they talk about their “feelings” or the “relationships.” At those times, men go to that place in their brains where there are Saturday morning cartoons on. When women talk about “connecting”, men are mentally pouring themselves a Red bull and settling down for an action movie.
Men And Ttheir Superiority Complex Overrated Or Fact?
I think it’s both fact and an overrated thing of the whole superiority complex. Everyone be it men or women have the whole thing in the back of their head of being superior in anything. Be it work, relationship, or with siblings, the role we play seems to give an image of being superior and overrated. But, that’s rubbish. Being superior makes one feel wise, one can be wise if he or she is wise. Hence, my take is simple, one shouldn’t attempt on being superior but one should just be themselves, do their act and superiority comes onto you by time which suits a man just right. Men and women both have superiority complex but we men at times over do it, in your words overrate it hence we make a fool out of ourselves and by being responsible we sound as having a superiority complex!! Dhruv Kapur, Business man
Are Men Emotionally Blind?
Men are highly emotional when it comes to relationships, family, love and even their pets. Very commonly seen examples are father and daughter bond, a man with his pet, and his friends. People usually assume men to be emotionally blind because they think more through their mind. Women on other hand get emotionally attached to the situation or the person. Men are more of practical thinkers whereas women are emotionally driven to the situation. It is important to be both practical and emotional to different situations, hence a man is said to be incomplete unless he finds a suitable partner. So, assuming that Men are emotionally blind is not true, we men are highly emotional fools and sensitive towards issues and people who matter to us. At the same time we are practical thinkers and use our mind more than our heart. This has led to the assumption that we are emotionally blind, deaf and dumb. Ayush Agarwal, Analyst at investment Bank
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Men answer when women want them to listen: We men are biologically programmed to offer solutions and tackle problems. It’s the DNA so can’t help it. Women on the other part when have problems expect us to listen and give it a deep understanding but they are not worried about the solutions what we give. When we tend to offer solution without listening that’s when things go hay wire.
Men think about box, women think about a closet: Men usually have compartmentalized thoughts and this is most likely seen in their real time decision making style as well. On the other hand Women have the big picture and that’s when the fight begins. Siddartha Rayapudi, Manager Sales and Marketing
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Though with lot of surveys it has also been revealed of men’s greatest fears that include: their partner leaving them, failure, having too many feelings, being thought of as feminine, having a small wiener, being ridiculed, balding, being poor, running out of beer and cheese. So to understand more we have few city men telling, all about, Why’s and Why not’s!!
Men and their Let go attitude!
It’s true that men have laid back attitude. All guys, just like all women are dissimilar. Just like different women want different things, men do too. Some men are calm, cool and more relaxed than others. It impresses people. Some men believe, it’s a practical approach towards life, to live as it comes rather than creating a fuss over every minute detail of how, when and where. They don’t sit and wait for things to happen, they take charge and do it themselves when situation requires. Harish Temker, Model
Men and their commitment issues.
A man is equally or even more sensitive than a woman. But a man’s practical reaction towards situations or realistic decision on some situation makes us look like an unsentimental fool. A true man is always known for his commitment and for the ability to stick to it. A man basically is not scared of commitment but scared of being stuck with a wrong person. A man is always scared of breaking hearts which includes his heart first than the others. Aarav Varma, Assistant Director
Why Men are not open about their feeling?? Are they ever nervous?
It’s a global fact that showing emotion doesn’t come too easy to men as it does to women. Guess it’s all a result of the upbringing process that men are put through when they are constantly told that “Big boys don’t cry” “Don’t be a baby” “Man up!” So men are reminded of these facts every time the slightest bit of emotion is about to escape. But of lately it’s a whole different ball game and men are known to be responsive and do believe in showing their emotions through their actions. Although both men and women cry, rejoice, outrage, shout but they just express their emotions differently. Emotions live in the background of a man’s life and it’s just the way evolution designed us I guess. Most men get nervous about different aspects in their lives. Difference is how they handle it or show it. It’s all a product of expectations from an individual; therefore the level of nervousness is directly proportional to the level of expectations from a person. Amit Gyanchandani, Entrepreneur & Graphic Designer
By Satpreet Kaur
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EVER LASTING BOND!
You can always tell a real friend- when you’ve made a fool of yourself, about the secret crush, a budding problem, they will never judge you, well that’s what friends are for-accepting you the way you are. It is the only relation which is flexible, most easily solved and most loved!
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” C.S. Lewis My closest friend is Anagha Datar. We’ve known each other since we were about 4 years old when we met at school. Although, we did lose touch for a while when I changed schools, when we met again, it felt like no time had gone by at all. I can be myself when I’m with her and tell her absolutely anything, knowing that she won’t judge me, or try to preach but listen, understand and help me in any way she can. She’s like a sister to me, and even when we were in school together, we used to tell people we were cousins (and they believed us because we both speak Marathi!). We’ve seen each other through a lot of things, whether it’s difficulty at work, college, or random fights at home with siblings. Nidhi Balasubramaniam, Specialist, UO at Facebook
Ashna and I have known each other for around 8 years now. We didn’t get along much when we were classmates in the 8th grade and we kept fighting over the silliest things. Ironically we started bonding after we left school. We have an amazing set of friends but she will always be special to me. She has always been there for me, to advice me, cheer me up or talk to me when I needed to get through a tough time. She is the most cheerful person I have ever known and it just takes Ashna a minute to cheer up everyone, that’s how she is. Ashna and I have a very special relationship that has grown over the years and I hope it remains the same forever. Over the years she has also become my movie buddy, we watch every movie together. Both of us rely on each other more than we know it and we would be really out of place if one of us wasn’t around.
We don’t always agree on everything but I’m glad that Ashna is my best friend and it makes me feel happy and safe that she’ll always be there for me and I for her.
Abhinav Thalla Student
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Trush I and are friends from almost 5 years now. I was introduced to her after my marriage, we met at a common friend’s party and we instantly clicked. What is more exciting is, that our husbands Siddharth Badruka & Ashwin Tibrewala bound well too, so that added to our closeness as couples too. We both are fun loving, enjoy meeting people, hangout for coffees, go out for lunches & dinners, partying or just hang out at each other’s house casually for green tea in the middle of the night too . We both love each other’s company, there is immense trust and understanding between us which makes it a thick bond. We are there for each other in good and bad times, we are there to support each other, correct when anyone of us goes wrong and most importantly, love and respect each other and give right space which is very important in any relationship. She is my bestest friend with whom I can share anything under the sun. Aarti Badruka, Owner Orange Feathers New friends may be poems, but old friends are alphabets. Do not forget the alphabets, because you will need them to read the poems-These are eminent words by William Shakespeare. Going back to the seventh grade, when I was thirteen, I met my best friend Jizlan Wahid, a very affectionate and approachable person, with a lovely nature as well as a good sense of humour. We were in the same boarding school till the tenth grade. As time went by, we were taken apart by our ambitions. But our close friendship kept us in touch. We rejoiced everything in life, shared our happiness, sorrow and feelings with each other. He is my unsurpassed best friend who is never tired of listening to my pointless dramas over and over again. Our friendship did exist, still exists and will continue to exist in the coming unknown, fearful future. Owais Patni, Partner at Batco carriers. I have a lot of close friends but when you say best friend the first person who comes to my mind is Mahima. We’ve been friends for over 13 years now. Since I am studying in a different country, we haven’t been in the same place for 4 years now and the distance hardly seems to make a difference. For me she has been the strongest pillar of strength. Of course we’ve had our share of ups and downs but in the end we’ve always had each other’s back. As we grow up we all realize friendship isn’t about meeting everyday or talking all the time. It’s about respecting each other and being there in good and bad times. This is the kinda relation we’ve shared since years and I’m sure even 13 or even 40 years down the line she will have my back like nobody else. Sonam Singh Nagpal, Student Bachelors of business
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FASHION
Fashion Online
Hello Yellow!
A fashion accessories brand that is as fresh and quirky as its name sounds. Started 6 months ago by two young entrepreneurs, Ruchika and Divya, Hello Yellow has already become popular amongst the fashion conscious girls of Hyderabad. No matter how many clothes we girls have in our wardrobe, we struggle to find something to wear every time we are going out. This is the whole and sole reason for ‘Hello Yellow’s’ existence, a quirky accessory brand that believes that accessorizing is the key to creating new looks with the same old outfits and out amongst a crowd. Hello Yellow's unique and fun collection includes statement necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and the latest addition - box clutches and bags with quirky prints and embellishments. At present Hello Yellow accessories are available on Facebook and styletag, and will soon be available on other popular websites as well. They also plan to launch a clothing line in July. Visit their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/helloyelloww. You will surely find something cute and fun for yourself.
Varuna Jithesh
Varuna Jithesh is a talented Hyderabad fashion designer with more than 53,000 female fan followers on facebook. Influenced by Indian historical costumes, paintings and the colors of nature, Varuna Jithesh translates events or emotions into beautiful wearable designer clothes. Varuna Jithesh developed a deep appreciation for luxury style and sophisticated tailoring at a very early age. Varuna Jithesh is still positioned at the helm of this rapidly growing, Indian fashion house as its founder, co-chairman and chief creative officer. She is married, has one child and resides in Hyderabad, India. “www.varunajithesh.com helps me to sell my designs to global customers. It helped me to gain access to customers around the world who were inspired by my creations. From Australia to USA and Russia or Canada, our international clientele is vast. Our website www. varunajithesh.com has focus on receiving and highlighting customer‘s feedback. There are thousands of messages with great feedback from happy customers and this helps me as a fashion designer to grow my business. Today people don’t like to shop or don’t have the time to shop. People are busy and times are crazy. Hyderabad people shop a lot online. Our site is a good example of what customers are looking for online. It’s user-friendly, aesthetically appealing and makes our customers want to buy.” VARUNA JITHESH - Founder and Chief Creative Officer. You can follow her on https://www.facebook.com/varunajitheshhyd 40 AUGUST, 2013
Aura - Kushneet Kukreja
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Someone rightly said - “Clothing without accessories is like a party without cake!” Aura is my personal fashion venture and through this I bring to the market a unique collection of accessories for women that are delicately hand-picked by me. Fashion reveals a lot about a person’s inner feelings. Be it minimalistic or dressing up for the Oscars, accessories make or break a look. Keeping the international fashion trends in mind, I pick out exclusive pieces that are one of a kind & dazzling at the same time. The accessories range from statement necklaces, long sweater chains with cute pendants, earrings to finger rings. With women from every age group becoming fashion savvy, our collections are aimed at the wide age group of 16 to 40. I have always been complimented for my dressing style and fashion sense, especially on the accessories I wear. Sometime, after graduating last year, the idea of starting a fashion venture for accessories came to me and I finally started AURA in January 2013. The response and support of clients, friends and family is extremely heart-warming and motivating. Statement necklaces are a big rage these days and we have a wide selection in them. For women who prefer simpler necklaces, we have long chains with cute pendants of bows, keys, hearts, animals etc. In the near future, I aim to start my own fashion blog. The price range is extremely affordable and structured especially for college students. With social media becoming an integral part of everybody’s daily routine these days, our online business is the best way to reach to an extensive range of customers. Get her stuff on https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Aura/268008216602503 Email : aurahyderabad@gmail.com
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Dedeepya Reddy (Sasha) is a young entrepreneur who is living her dream of making everything around a bit more stylish. What started as simple hobby she shared with her best friend has turned into one of the most popular magazines in the online world. Alongside Chic Factor, she is one of the co-founders of the best media agencies in Mumbai. Harshita Peddi (Iasha) is 23 years old who started her career as a software engineer and turned her passion for writing and fashion into something more and co-founded Chic Factor. Being a perfectionist, her strong attention to detail and clever interpretations of natural forms is what makes Chic Factor truly unique. These two Chic Factor Girls Harshita Reddy and Dedeepya Reddy joined forces in 2010 and have built their company from scratch, one gorgeous piece at a time! From their humble beginning as an online fashion magazine to an online store, they worked together to bring their dream to life. Today, Chic Factor is an internationally recognized independent label. They own and operate the Chic Factor Store and Chic Factor Gazette. With their online store, they set to redefine fashion and make the world CHICONOMICAL. Dedeepya and Harshita who had conceptualized it years ago, work together with a team of fabulous editors , photographers, stylists and interns who love to travel and live in the style capitals of the world, and thrive to bring in the best and the most refined styles to your door step. Chic Factor Gazette is the ultimate fashion guide. It rains beauty tips and tricks nail trends, style inspirations, quick fixes, DIYs, Make up Hacks and so much updated almost every day. Log on to www.chicfactorgazette.com and you would know what we are talking about. Chic Factor Store always gives you the best of the fashion industry. They aim to give you The Best because they truly believe you deserve it – Always! Check out how they bring you everything - from Runway designs to Street styles - at www. chicfactorstore.com Take the chic in you to a new level. Go the Chic Factor way today.
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make your hair look WOW!
Your hairstyle talks a lot about your personality. Be it working at office, attending a stylish party or having a traditional celebration, hairstyle is something that makes your look complete. It is therefore, very important to choose a hairstyle that suits you perfectly and makes you look appropriate for the occasion. Komal Sirwani suggests a few hairstyle and steps that will ensure you get it right with your hair always. FISHTAIL
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Romantic UPDO! This romantic up do looks elegant, but won’t take years of training in beauty school to achieve. Learn how to make an updo that will turn heads wherever you go. 1. First, apply a heat taming spray to damp hair and blow-dry your hair straight with a paddle brush. 2. Next, create a side part and begin twisting the front of your hair from the side-part all the way to your ear. Make sure to twist in the direction that’s away from your face, and let loose strands fall naturally. 3. Repeat on the other side of your hair. 4. Then, once you’re done twisting both sides, secure with hair pins. 5. Finally, gather the rest of your hair back into a loose, messy bun and pin pieces as necessary.
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Stir sticks, paper parasols, maraschino cherries, sweet smell, icy touch and yummy flavor, such is the magic of Mocktails. Mocktails rock through the seasons, as they are appealing to your eyes as well your taste buds. Having a drink or few with your friends or mate is a fun and relaxing way to wind down the week. There are plenty of reasons not to drink alcohol, such as pregnancy, personal preference or for health. But you don’t have to stick to your colas - there are far too many fun, exotic and non-alcoholic alternatives for you to enjoy! So skip the seltzer, axe the apple juice, and join the party as Satpreet Kaur brings some of the best, nonalcoholic “Mocktails” in the city. They are so good that you won’t miss the alcohol.
Green Tea Moroccan mint - A unique mocktail that is based on green tea. It’s refreshing, healthy and a total treat for all those fitness freaks.
Long Sea Deep- It’s a long company for you to have while you enjoy your food, conversation and make new plans!
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Sea Deep Ritta frozen- A colorful and flavorful surprise for your eyes and taste buds- layers of flavors that are going to taste different as you go on and sip more and more of it.
Ruci and Idoni Floor 1, Road 10, Opposite Rainbow Hospital, Banjara Hills. PH : 040 30512844
Pink lemonade - Its jar is what catches your eyes the moment it’s on your table. It’s sweet with a hint of lemon and lots of ice.
Brownie shake yes! It’s a sinful delight, filled with oodles of brownie and chocolate, if that hasn’t got water in your mouth already, nothing will.
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Mango berry cooler- The berrylicious delight is a berry lover’s dream come true, a cool blend of flavors shaken and served with chilled icy cold sprite. Crushed velvet - Pretty in pink. A favorite drink for girls and partygoers alike. It gives you a kick of freshness and leaves you wanting for more.
Blue Angel - This drink makes you take a dive into the blue ocean. Delightful for a party or even a lazy Sunday brunch, this is one of the classics which is a must have.
Sky Park 8 2 681/BA/B1, Opposite Pride Honda, Rooftop, Road 12, Banjara Hills, Ph : 64565510
Lemon ice tea - It’s one of the most classic all time favorite Mocktail. It’s healthy and great treat for everyone.
Strawberry Delight - This mouthwatering drink is simple yet elegant, sweet and satisfying.
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A Culinary Journey
Taj Krishna introduces an ALL new dining experience reminiscent of a traditional Hyderabadi kitchen, surrounded by familiar sights – from the ambiance and seating to the cooking methods and dishes. Authenticity, excellence in service, artistry and innovation in cuisine and a receptive, warm ambience come together to create a dining experience that makes it the most preferred luxury hotel in the city. Having embarked on a journey in early 1990 to offer guests traditional Hyderabadi cuisine, Firdaus has reinvented itself to give connoisseurs and gourmands a rejuvenated epicurean experience. The Chefs have put together a unique compilation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Biryanis reflecting the rich culinary legacy of India. Taking the luxury quotient further, Firdaus a jewel embedded in Taj Krishna is a fine dining specialty restaurant that brings to its guests an extraordinary dining experience binding innovation with impeccable service, exclusive meal experiences that are crafted and hosted by highly acclaimed master chefs. To discover the essence of this paradise and experience the nuances between Awadhi and Mughlai cuisine we recommend that you give into temptation and savor a mouthwatering variety of aromatic Biryanis specially crafted by Chef Jehangir. Showcasing the very best of the culinary landscape, the menu opens with a selection of signature dishes retained from the original menu to cater to the loyalists of Firdaus Hyderabadi Subz Dum Biryani ( garden fresh vegetables with rice cooked over slow fire in a sealed urn flavored with cardamom mace & mint) Kathal Biryani(jack fruit biryani enriched with clarified butter and saffron) Kali Moti Biryani,Kabuli Biryani,Kachi Gosht ki Biryani (tender lamb slow cooked in a sealed urn favored with aromatic spices) Mopla Fish Biryani(Kerala style Mopla biryani with fish) Rampuri Chicken Biryani(fresh herb and green chilli spiced tender chicken cooked on slow fire) Hyderabadi Dum Murg Biryani(tenderchicken and fresh herbs arranged in layers liberally sprinkled with saffron and fresh herbs) Royalla Talimpu ( fresh water prawns layered with fresh herbs and saffron) Yakhni Pulao ( traditional Kashmiri mutton biryani). Timings : Lunch 12:30pm-3:00 pm Dinner: 7:30 pm – Midnight For reservations please call 91-040 -6629 3306 Firdaus - Taj Krishna, road # 1, Banjara hills, 040-66662323
Oye Paranthe !! Shout out Chak de paranthe as its raining paranthas in Verandah, The Park. The best recipe to romance the monsoon, serving them steamy and hot. This was something no food lover could be missing out on. Name your favorite parantha and they had it makhan maarke! From the classic Aloo paranthas to the stuffy paneer ones. The variety kept cooking upto sabziyon ka parantha, to the tantalizing Saag gosht aur laccha tandoori parantha: the best flavors of North India your taste buds could ever experience. Cooked with utmost love and garnished with dollops of a mother’s affection, these lip smacking Paranthas chosen and picked by Mrs. Satinder Kaur, a talented Businesswoman and a homemaker from the best of Punjabi recipes was served to pleasure the taste buds – After all, none can beat a mother at being indulgent! All the foodies who love the Punjabi paranthas certainly had an amazing time in the rains this season. The park hyderabad - 22 Raj bhavan road, Somajiguda, 040-23456789 46 AUGUST, 2013
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With an elaborate fairy tale wedding comes a witty and naughty bachelorette party. Every girl wants to have her share of fun before getting married by spending the last few hours of her singlehood with her best friends having some quality girl time. Though we commonly hear about the infamous bachelor parties these days especially with blockbusters like Hangover I & II hitting the movie theaters, bachelorette parties should never be underestimated. Girls may not wind up in mysterious parts of Bangkok or on roofs of Las Vegas but they sure do know how My sister got married in January this year she has gone away to Mumbai. Just before she got married I wanted to gift her some of the most beautiful memories before she left the town. So I organized a small bachelorette bash for my sister in which I invited just her best friends as I wanted the atmosphere to be warm and wanted her to spend the last few hours before getting married with just the ones who meant something and were very special to her. We had organized some really witty and funny games.We let our hair down that evening and had a great amount of fun. An evening which added some more special memories to our sisterhood. Rashmi Bahirwani, Working at Dell 48 AUGUST, 2013
to have their share of fun. A bachelorette party has always been a tradition in the west and is soon catching up in India as well. It is said if a wedding reception is in the honor of the newly married couple, a bachelorette party is the oc-
Wedding I have organized several bachelorette parties and more than the bride throwing it, it’s the bride’s best friends who throw the party for her as a token of gratitude and love for the bride. Instead of giving something materialist they want to throw in a big party for the bride so that she can add in some more beautiful memories to her life before marriage. These days some of the themes apart from the regular princess theme are – The No Man Land, as the name suggests it’s a party where no men are allowed so girls can have their share of fun without getting cautious at all, the masquerade theme, the Hawaiian theme, which is usually done at a pool side, The Casino theme and the most popular of all the vampire diaries theme. I organize everything from the food, to the décor, to the games, to getting the tiara, sash, party props to also getting the return gift. Roshni Ahuja, RA Events
casion to toast the bride-to-be. A bachelorette is when the bride’s best friend and sisters get together and throw a party for the to be bride and make her feel special before she turn from Miss to Mrs.
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If you are planning an in city bachelorette bash you need to pick a date first for the party. Typically a bachelorette is held a week or two before the wedding. The person in charge of the guest list must be the closest to the bride, so that she can invite all the friends of the bride and make sure she doesn’t miss out on any of the bride’s important contacts. Secondly the theme of the party is very important and make sure that every attendee is dressed according to the theme. For example if the theme is ‘Pretty Pink’ it would require everyone to dress in pink, wear on pink lipstick and also all the drinks and food served should be pink. If you don’t want to stick to the regular pink theme you can opt for the black and white theme or the classy theme where girls can dress up Audrey Hepburns and CoCo Chanel’s. You can also opt for the disco theme and add in all the neon color, sparkles and bling to this one.
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Weddings have always been a big part of my family. I stay in a joint family and we are 10 sisters. Along with weddings comes the bachelorette- that one day of fun with the girls before getting married. We have always had extravagant bridal showers and bachelorettes before any of my sister’s wedding where all the close friends and all the young women of the family are invited. Each time the theme of the bachelorette has been different but we have always tried and kept the décor pink and very girly. We have always had great fun playing some witty girly games, thrown extravagant lunch parties and sometime have let our hair down and partied all night. Bachelorettes I feel are very important as I feel it is that one day when all the close friends and family of the bride to be can make her feel special and truly like a princess. Nisha Vijaywargi, Teaching at Birla Toddlers
You can begin the evening with dinner and gift opening and then start off with the wicked and witty bachelorette games. You can also organize a great Dj and one amazing looking bar tender who serves all the drinks to women present at the party. You can also make a list of random activities that the bride can do before getting married which she won’t be able to do once she ties the knot. If you don’t want to opt for a regular bridal bash the bride to be and the best friends take off the weekend at a spa and resort. Where you can spend time in getting the bride to be pampered and spend the entire weekend chilling and enjoying luncheons and bonfire dinners. No matter how you want to throw the party make sure that all the attention is on the bride to be. Make her feel special, surprise her and show her how important she is to you. Give her that one night of amazing fun in her last few days as a single lady. Every girl dreams of having a fairy tale wedding and so did I. Before moving on to a new phase of life you must really have that “one last night” with your girls. Yes! That one last night of all the girly masti, gupshup, getting high on music and a loud party leading to an extravagant night of fun. I too had my bachelorette bash before I turned into MRS. It was among the best twenty for hours of my life. The bachelorette was planned by my sister and my best friends. We have a Villa at one of the resort in the outskirts of the city and my friends and sisters got an access to it. They had different sessions planned. It began with a luncheon after which they organized a party which was filled with witty and girly games. Everything from the décor to the games and cake was in sync with the bachelorette theme. They organized a bonfire at night along with some great music. The next morning there was another bridal shower, a pool party with tiaras and sashes. In the evening we went to the Shameerpet Lake and had an exclusive photo shoot. My friends and sister truly made me feel special. Radhika Vijay Sarda, Housewife
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Nidhi & Shubham’s reception bash recently held at Taj Krishna Hotel grand affair. Close friends and family and other guests were seen at this auspicious occasion to bless the newlywed couple. The couple seemed to be overjoyed and the bride looked extremely beautiful in her attire.
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Unexplored Destinations
Tired of visiting the same places, been to Thailand, Europe, America, Dubai, Singapore and all other common places around the world, TULIP brings you three beautiful and unexplored destinations from the Globe which are a must visit-Sicily, Egypt and Kenya- Rwanda. EGYPT
The land that gave birth to the first great civilization needs little introduction. The pyramids, the minarets, The Nile- the scope of Egypt is magnificent traveling to Egypt, discovering the stark desert beauty of the country and home for centuries to the monumental legacies left
squares, good coffee and French pastries, it has a faded charm that few visitors can resist. Arranged around bays that are currently revealing all kinds of sunken treasure, Alexandria is an easy city to explore and is mercifully free from touts. The Red Sea area bares some of the most exquisite tourist areas on earth. When traveling to the Red Sea you must visit; Sharm El-Sheikh ; which has been awarded as the City of peace. Sharm El-Sheikh, is also considered to be the most extraordinary diving destination, not only in the Red Sea, but also, worldwide. Egypt is filled with amazing seafood restaurants that some serve of the most delicious fish delicacies. Dishes you must try here are the Ful Medames, Falafel and Koshary. Falafel and koshary are an excellent choice for vegetarians. One must also not miss on the exotic fruits available at Egypt. The best time to travel to Egypt is from November to March.
Kenya and Rwanda
Kenya is the Africa you always dreamed of. This is a land of vast savannahs, immense herds of wildlife and peoples with proud traditions on the soil where the human race was born. Kenya in microcosm would behind by the great pharos is an absolute bliss. Cairo is characterized by its ancient Pharoanic monuments, Islamic mosques, Christian churches, and Jewish synagogues. If you want to see modern Cairo, try walking in the streets of Zamalek, Maadi, Mohandiseen, or Heliopolis where you will see some of the more modern buildings and get to experience the way of life in Egypt. If you enjoy nightlife, there are quite a few nightclubs and discos where you can drink and dance to some of the most modern tunes in the west as well as listen to some Arabic music. For other adventures, try going to the Haram District of Cairo, and look for any horse-riding stables. There, you can rent a horse for a few hours and ride, or even ride a camel out in the desert by the pyramids and the Sphinx. When at Egypt try rending out a Feluca boat (small boat that can carry up to 20 individuals) in the Nile of Cairo. Another great place to visit in Egypt is Alexandria, with its belle époque buildings and grand I went on a nine 9 day trip to Egypt in a group of 25 ladies. It was definitely among one of my best tours so far. We landed at Cairo, which is the capital of Egypt. At Cairo we visited the three great pyramids –the Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx , the temples and pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur. We were also taken on The Nile cruise and we stayed in the cruise for 2 days, traveling in the cruise was a terrific experience as The River Nile has desert on both its side. The cruise which began at Cairo ended at Alexandria and another beautiful part of Egypt, Alexandria being the place where Cleopatra ruled .One of the best part about the tour was the Hot Air Balloon ride at Luxor. From there we got back to Cairo and on the last day just before leaving we made a visit to the sound and light show, this show was absolutely spectacular and mind blowing. Ending the trip with the show was just perfect; it was like the cherry on the cake. Vani Sudam, Socialite 52 AUGUST, 2013
not be stretching the point. There are a million different reasons to come here, and picking just one is impossible. Stunning landscapes set the scene, from Kakamega’s rainforests to Indian Ocean beaches by way of Mt Kenya National Park; the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara to searing deserts on the shores of the Jade Sea; with The Rift Valley, home to Hell's Gate National Park, cleaving a massive gash through it all. Wildlife safaris have been the mainstay of Kenya’s tourism for decades, and several Kenyan parks, like Tsavo National Park, are among the best places in Africa to see lions, elephants, leopards and the famous wild beast migration. Kenya rates as one of the top five bird-watching destinations in the world; other activities for outdoor enthusiasts include trekking the glacial ridges of Mt Kenya, ballooning over the Masai Mara, snorkeling at the Marine National Park in Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast, and much more Kenya's biggest city, Nairobi, with the baddest of reputations, is sidestepped by many visitors, but, in fairness, has an interesting urban appeal with its cafes and nightlife. When at Kenya you must visit the Masai Mara sanctuary. It’s considered as the biggest in the world. At Masai Mara you get to see the wildlife and natural environment, in addition to the culture of the local Masai people. The people, too, represent a wide cross-section of everything that is contemporary Africa, and everyday life brings together traditional tribes and urban families; ancient customs and modern sensibilities.
I got a really amazing opportunity to visit Kenya and Rwanda through my company meet. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya is a lovely place to visit. The best part about Kenya was visiting Masai Mara , which is the largest Sanctuary in the world. We got to visit the sanctuary in an open vehicle and spotted thousands of wild animals- Zebra, Wild bores, Wild Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Rhinos and also Cheetahs all just 20 feet away from our vehicle. Lake Nakuru a little away from Nairobi is a picturesque place and a must visit for all tourists. Rwanda another small country away from Kenya is another extremely beautiful place. Kigali the capital of Rwanda has the volcano National Park, famous for its Golden and Silver-backed Gorillas which are rare and only present in Rwanda. To reach them we had to trek for almost 3 hours and could see them live in their natural habitats. One of the best experience of mine at Africa was to visit a local African village, where we got to eat the local food , live like the locals, wear the local jewellery and join them while dancing. Revathi Susaral, Doctor (2nd from right in the pic). Virunga volcanoes in the far Northwestern Rwanda. In Parc National Des Volcans, the volcanoes form a natural frontier with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, hidden among the bamboo and dense jungle of their forbidding slopes are some of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas. It is the opportunity to encounter these contemplative creatures at close quarters that continues to draw visitors to Rwanda. There’s more to Rwanda than magical mountain gorillas, however. The shores of Lake Kivu conceal some of the best inland beaches on the continent. Deep in the southwest, Parc National Nyungwe Forest is the most extensive mountain rainforest in the region, and home to many primates. But it’s not all monkey business – Kigali is safe and sophisticated. Many visitors are unsure about travelling to Rwanda given its history. However, as long as security and stability persist, Rwanda is a refreshing country in which to travel, where tourists remain a relative novelty and the rewards of the present outweigh the risks of the past. Best time to travel is from June to September and make sure to take all the vaccines required for the Visa to Kenya and Rwanda.
Sicily
Sicily rugged and attractive is an island on the southern tip of Italy, and is one of the country's 20 regions. In Sicily it seems as though the sun shines brighter, the shadows are darker, and life is lived full on and for the moment. Overloaded with art treasures, undersupplied with infrastructure and continuously struggling to thwart Mafia-driven corruption, Sicily possesses some baffling social topography. Brace yourself to reconcile baroque architectural beauty in Catania with modern squalor in Palermo, artistic excellence with moral ambivalence and the rational with the sensual. This is an island to be visited with an open mind – and a healthy appetite; one factor remains constant, and that is the uncompromisingly high quality of the cuisine. When at Sicily do not miss out on the trekking. There are some wonderful treks you can do to enjoy the beauty of main Sicilian sites like the Etna Volcanoes and Madonie Mountains. After some 25 centuries of foreign domination, Sicilians are heir to an impressive cultural legacy, from the
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Swapping the latest political gossip with the switched-on locals is just one more small pleasure that comes with the culture. Rwanda is a lush country of endless mountains and stunning scenery and nowhere are the mountains more majestic than the peaks of the
complexity of culture is matched by a startling diversity of landscape that includes the smoldering Mt Etna, an aquamarine coastline with a tiara of Aeolian Islands and Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Madonie. Today, Sicily’s new generation is loathing remaining trapped in the past. New ventures are seeing aristocratic entrepreneurs opening the doors of some of Europe’s finest palazzi and villas, while sensitive agriturismi (farm stay accommodations) are shedding light on Sicily’s hidden rural
Traveling has always been my passion. My family and I have always loved exploring new destinations. Sicily was one among these destinations which I have explored. There is more to Sicily or Shichila as the locals call it, than the mafia. They consider themselves far superior to the rest of the Italians. Their food and drink far surpasses that of mainland Italy. One must try the limoncello and canoli, when at Sicily they are absolutely delicious. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean it has been colonized by various civilizations. It is a very picturesque island dotted with Greek and Roman ruins in Syracuse, Agrigento, Selinunte –the very often against a background of the blue sea. It’s also a home to Europe’s fiercest volcano, Mount Etna, which is often inaccessible due to unfavorable weather conditions. Palermo the capital of Sicily is a convenient overnight journey by sea to Naples. It is a very rich cauldron of various civilizations –Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine, Moorish, catholic Christian- with its beautiful palaces and churches, all adding to the splendor of this city. Shilpa Mehta, Art Historian treasures and national parks. Sicily also has a refreshing lack of neonblazing entertainment and theme parks, which further helps preserve its individuality and appeal. Making the most of its island coasts, Sicily has one of the world's best cuisines to offer. Much of the island's food is made with creatures of the sea. Unlike in the northern parts of Italy, cream and butter are hardly used for typical dishes in Sicily. The food is typically Mediterranean with hints of Arabic and Spanish flavors. The best time to visit Sicily is during spring and autumn.
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A Nest Build On Love
A Family is always a close Knit bond. This Issue we have Dr. Rummy & Sameer Azad Mahendra who shares details about her special bond with family. She is a people’s person, and loves socializing, meeting new people in all aspects of life. She is a committee member of one of the most prestigious clubs of Hyderabad -KAKATIYA LADIES CLUB which gives her immense pleasure to be a part of the club and help organize events for ladies which is a combination of fun and learning. On a more front she is a well known dental surgeon, and it helps her to serve people of different strata in the society, and also meet people from various walks of life. She adds “I can describe myself as a true LEO independent, confident, leader, and an inspiration. I love traditions and the rituals which bring fun and laughter in our lives but at the same time, I’m against the traditions which don’t allow you to grow. I am 54 AUGUST, 2013
a part homemaker and do my best to balance work, family and social commitments.” And as they say a home is beautiful only when both wife and husband together balance it, Dr. Sameer Azad Mahendra the head of their family is a family man with an open mind and unconditional love for his kids. He does not get bound to traditions and thoughts of people around him. He respects family values and family traditions. He loves to spend time with kids and encourages physical activities. He is a thorough professional and a very
As Family “I would describe my family as an independent one. We (myself and my husband) grew up in an army environment where culture, traditional, and discipline of life are always kept first before anything. The environment is more secular and respectful to all the aspects of the society. The army families have a way more forward and broad minded thinking than the civilian society. We have been following the same with our children till date.”
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We all are very fond of swimming so that’s a bonding moment too. we all like to go for HASH walks together, our children have been part of hash walks since they have been kids it’s a good way to spend your Sundays together with some physical activities. And apart from this we all love travelling and shopping, it like few common passion everyone in the family shares.
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Rapid Fire One gift you would like to give you mom/ dad? Sophia- I would like to gift my mom a branded bag and my dad a Harley. Amber- I would like to gift my mom a beautiful dress and dad a watch. What is the most special gift to you by your husband? The best gift by my husband has been our friendship.
ambitious man, with a futurestic view for both his family and work. He is a very punctual as person and gives a lot of importance to time. He with his vision has expanded his organization MAHENDRA DENTAL HOSPITALS to a multicenter facility in the city, offering all kinds of dental treatment under one roof.
Where would you want to take next holiday as a family? Our next holiday will have to be a family cruise to Greek islands One thing that cheers up your kids instantly Good food and TV.
As couple “Ours is a love marriage. We met in dental college and no it was not love at first sight. It was a very smooth sailing, we started bonding and understanding each other in 2nd year of our college. Our parents gave consent and we got married in 1997 and we celebrated 16 yrs of our marriage this year. I have known Sameer for more than 20 yrs .Things which keep us grounded and bonded for years in highs and lows is our commitment to each
One most important quality you learnt from your mother/father Sophia-discipline Amber-respect Favorite pastime as couple? Travelling
Kids “We are blessed with two beautiful daughters Sophia age 12 and Amber age 6. Both of them study in Chirec Public School. They have their own little dream of what they want to do when they grow up, their professional preferences change every month like Sophia wants to do corporate agriculture and my little amber wants to open a pet salon. A special memory As family we have a lot of special moments, especially from our family holidays but if we had to mention one specific memory then it would be of the day, when we got our first puppy home, it has been one of the most special memories and other would be our trip to Orlando Disney. Our bonding time is whenever we are at our weekend house at villa greens at gandipet.
Favorite cuisine? Sameer - continental and mughlai Rummy - Continental Sophia - Chinese Amber - Indian Fashion to you is? Fashion is being comfortable in whatever you wear, I like to create my own style and to be known for it. I appreciate people who don’t follow fashion blindly without knowing what suits them. (Rummy) Best thing about Hyderabad is? My husband and I, hail from north, myself from Chandigarh and Sameer from Delhi, But Hyderabad is truly the home. We love the city, the people, the culture, the food & everything what the city offers. We love the life here and have great social circle and friends.
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Honda Fury Vt1300CX
The Honda VT1300CX is a chopper that’s visually daring and great fun to ride; yet with the same functionality, quality and reliability you would expect from any Honda. Its clean lines, curves and an extreme attention to detail has created a chopper with a distinct air of a full-on customized hand built bike that can be owned and maintained for fraction of the cost. Ultimate performance by 1312 cc liquid cooled V-twin engine and distinct chopper identity, minimalistic styling and high comfort are some of the key features of the Honda. Honda has kept it simple yet this bike looks like a gem. This bike is certainly one of its kinds in India. Fury has chrome finished inclined telescopic forks which connect to its multi-spoke silver finished alloy wheel at its front. This bike has been heavily chromed as its headlight surrounding, rear view mirrors, instrument console and hand levers get chrome finishing around them. Fury has a small circular headlight which forms the naked face of this bike as it has no visor and cowl. The front fender of this bike is very simple and covers most of the part of its front wheel. Move to the side of this bike and you will notice two pipes of its body frame which carry its chromed V-twin engine. The bike looks very bulky due to the mega size of its engine. Just above this engine, Fury features an elongated fuel tank which merges down with the rider seat. This seat has been positioned very low with front set foot pegs. The twin fatty silencers of this bike add maturity to it. These elongated pipes are chrome finished and improve the side stance of this bike. Its rear angular cowl is similar to other cruiser bikes and comes with a spilt-seat for the pillion rider. The rear cowl also houses a stylish LED tail light which is supported by orange colored side indicators which makes this bike look like an attention seeker with a very broad rear tyre. Available in India price approx Rs.13,000,00/-.
Yamaha Vmax
Awesome acceleration feeling along with strong performance and a sophisticated chassis with unique bodywork, the Yamaha Star VMAX features a slipper clutch, wave-style brake discs, ABS, and complete suspension adjustability front and rear. It also has oxidized-titanium-coated 52 mm front fork tubes, magnesium engine side covers, fluorinated polyethylene fuel tank and the organic electroluminescence multifunction display. The lightweight aluminum chassis puts the engine low and forward for mass centralization. The Yamaha Star VMAX has included a downdraft four-bore fuel injection with YCC-I intake technology and YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle. With these main aims in mind, the development teams have created an all-new powerful state-of-the-art 1,679cc V4 engine providing 200 PS and 166.8 Nm of torque combined with Yamaha’s finest and latest electronic engine control technology such as YCC-I and YCC-T. They’ve also created an all-new low-profile diamond-type frame, which uses the engine as a stressed member in order to deliver the right balance of rigidity, which makes for excellent straight line stability – together with precise and sharp levels of cornering. All packed in a head-turning and forceful appearance. Available in India Price approx Rs.23,000,00/56 AUGUST, 2013
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1. Sony ps4
Sony has finally unveiled its hardware machine. The PlayStation 4 will go on sale sooner this year and it’ll be cheaper than the Xbox One and it will hit Indian market probably by the end of this year. The PS4 looks a lot like the PS2 and even the Xbox One – it’s a sharp edged, all-black box, although it’s more rhombus than rectangular. It has the PS2’s dual tone matte and glossy finish, with a burger-bun like design, a gap of about running around the console. Here is where you’ll find the ports placed, both on the front and the back. The Dual Shock 4 controller has a new look as well. The front is now straighter and has trigger-like L2 and R2 buttons. It also has a touch-pad for you to swipe and select options on the screen, as well as an in-built speaker. The front of the controller lights up when you use it, and it can be used both wireless and connected through the USB ports. The pricing will be around Rs.30, 000.
2. Audi Mouse The computer mouse has physical features resembling an Audi car. At a price of Rs.5,599 it is available at all authorized dealerships of the company across India. 2.4GHz technology with scroll wheel and highresolution 2000dpi sensor with a minimum range of 6meter are some of the other features of the Audi computer mouse. The grey colored mouse is compatible with PCs as well as Mac computers with USB interface (1.1 or 2.0). 58 AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, 20132012
3. Amazon Kindle Fire HD The Kindle Fire HD and The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablets were recently launched in India by Amazon with heavy customized versions of its Android 4.0 but without the Google Play store access. Both the tablets access Internet over WIFI but sadly they lack Mobile data connectivity. With a 7 inch IPS display the Kindle Fire HD has a 1.2 GHZ dual core processor and a 1.3 mp primary camera but lacks a micro SD slot. The Kindle Fire HD tablet comes in 2 variants, one with 16GB hard disk priced at Rs. 15,999/and the other with a 32 GB hard disk priced at Rs. 18,999/- Its bigger cousin the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 comes with an 8.9 inch IPS screen and a 1.5 GHZ dual core processor but having the same 1.3 mp primary camera as its smaller cousin with no micro SD slot. The 16 GB model of kindle Fire 8.9 has been priced at Rs. 21,999/- while the 32 GB at Rs. 25,999/-.
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avdeep is a Talented young actor, who has made quite a mark in both Telugu and Tamil industry. He has been playing diverse roles that were appreciated and liked by both fans and film critics. Navdeep debuted in 2004’s Telugu romantic film, Jaii, in which he played an Indian boxer. In the 2005 Tamil blockbuster Arinthum Ariyamalum, he portrayed the son of the don, Prakash Raj, who was estranged from his father. His roles in films like Chandamama, Aarya 2, Oh my friend and many more have received praises and he has become a favourite of many. As an individual, he loves what he does, and enjoys it to the core. He is blessed with supportive family and loving friends whom he loves spending time with. He always indulges in things that keep him happy, excited and push him towards success!
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1) How has this industry changed you as an individual? After so many years in this magical industry, I have grown as a strong person who can handle stress, success and failures without letting them get into my head. I can think more clear of any situation and take good decisions. 2) Your upcoming projects? My upcoming movies are Bangaru Kodi Petta, Poga, untitled Legend Productions movie which is probably the most shocking film- regarding my character , untitled Bad Monkey Entertainment movie which is a crime comedy and Antha Nee Mayalone with Sneha Ullal and Bhanu Mehra which is a Romantic comedy. 3) You seem to have a keen interest in fashion, what is fashion to you? To me fashion is more like being comfortable while keeping up with the changing trends worldwide. 4) What is your style statement? I love neck accessories. You will always find something hot, weird or funny hanging on my neck all the time. 5) One director and actress you wish to work with? I would love to work with Krishnavamshi again. We have a strange relation on a mental level. And jacqueline to me is the hottest actress at the moment!! 6) One landmark Moment that has changed your life? That one fine day, when I went to director Teja’s office for an audition before jai was informal but it changed my life forever. He gave me a red carpet entry into films!! 7) On personal front, are you seeing anyone? I like to keep my personal life personal. 8) How do you manage to juggle between your career, family and friends? If I am not working, I tend to spend all my free time with friends and family, I hate being alone. Spending time with friends who are not from the industry is the biggest distressing element in my life!! And I travel whenever I get time, it’s the best way to spend time with your close ones, relax and have fun. 9) Message for your fans. I am here to entertain you through my films. I may not be successful at every attempt but I will always keep trying. Cinema is my love and passion in life. I thank each and every fan / critic for the support they have always given me! 10) On closing note tell us what is the next big thing happening in your life? I have auditioned for something very big and I have my fingers crossed at the moment, I need good wishes from all my fans... Wish me luck :) 60 AUGUST, 2013
B O L LY W O O D Priyanka faces flak for aping Britney, Katy Perry and JLo
Priyanka Chopra is drawing flak from online fashion police and the bloggeratti for “aping” Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry for the outfit she has worn in her latest single released, featuring Pitbull. In the song, she sports a sparkly nude-colored sequined dress. Various pop divas have worn similar outfits over the years. It began with Britney Spears (clearly, the trendsetter), who made the look iconic with the jaw-droppingly risqué ensemble; through her 2004 hit Toxic’s music video. Katy Perry shimmered similarly on the red carpet at a movie awards night in 2010. Next up, Jennifer Lopez clad in a nude bodysuit encrusted with strategically placed crystals, set temperatures racing during her performance at a music awards show in 2011. She too had Pitbull for company. British actress-singer, Amanda Holden too was inspired by Britney as she covered herself in bling in 2011 at a promotional event.
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Ranveer woos Sonakshi
With two back to back hit films, Sonakshi sinha is touted as B-Town’s luckiest charm. Her movies ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Rowdy Rathore’ have been mega hits.But that hasn’t stopped some of her detractors. They have continued to taunt her being overweight. The latest to join the gang is Vindu Dara Singh. He is wrestling legend and actor Dara Singh’s son. Vindu also won the Season 3 of Big Boss. In a recent interview he has said that, “Sonakshi is a little fat. but it is not her mistake.” There is a good news for Sonakshi as we have found a person who truly admires her. It is actor Ranveer Singh. Recently he had said about Sonakshi, “I think she’s gorgeous. Those who have worked with her know that she’s very fit. You can make that out from her dancing and action sequences. Moreover, I think that her attitude towards her detractors is a cool one. I don’t like it when people try and take away from such a fantastic talent on the basis of something as superficial as her weight.” Indeed a real compliment. And all this while we thought that Ranveer was trying to seek the attention of Deepika Padukone!
Saifeena shifting to Salman - Shahrukh patch up? By now, we all know that Salman new home in 2014 Khan and Shah Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor did a puja in their new home, a stone’s throw away from their current residence, before their marriage on October 16 last year. In fact, the sangeet ceremony was held on the terrace of their new abode. However, Saifeena will shift out of their current residence and into the new one only in 2014. With both maintaining very tight shooting schedules, they hardly have time to supervise the interiors of their new apartment. One of the most respected interior designers in India has been hired to do up the place. But Saif also wants to be there when key decisions are being made. So, work has been progressing at a slower pace.
Rukh Khan hugged at politician Baba Siddiqui’s Iftaar party.However, according to sources it would be foolhardy and utterly unrealistic to presume that that the cold war between the two Khans is over. “Far from it,” says a source close to Salman, “Bhai has said many times in the past that he would never again be friends with Shah Rukh. Their differences are irreconcilable. And that’s how it remains. The hug at the Iftaar party just happened because of circumstances. Neither Bhai nor Shah Rukh could say no to their host when he led Salman to Shah Rukh. They’ve the highest regard for him. And that’s why they were both there at the same place at the same time. It was only because of the host that Bhai made that gesture. There is nothing more to it.” Several mutual friends of the warring Khan superstars have tried to bring them together. The most recent is Katrina Kaif, a close friend of Salman, she worked with Shah Rukh for the first time last year in Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan. “Katrina tried to explain to Salman that Shah Rukh is a nice guy. But Salman won’t listen to anyone about patching up with Shah Rukh,” says a source. AUGUST, 2013 61
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Royal Baby is a Boy!
The wait is finally over! Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed a baby boy at St. Mary’s Hospital .According to reports, a royal aide announced the good news with a proclamation signed by the doctors who delivered baby HRH Prince of Cambridge, which read, “Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge has safely delivered a son at 4:24pm on 22 July. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.” Though there are plenty more details to come, the first notice will remain outside the hospital for 24 hours before it is sent to the Privy Council. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the Lindo Wing of the London hospital after the 31-year-old went into labor. The pair entered the wing through a side door to avoid the large crowds of admirers and paparazzi awaiting their entrance. In regards to the little one’s future, he will have a shot at the royal crown as recently announced by Queen Elizabeth II in a Letters Patent stating, “All the children of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales should enjoy the style, title and attribute of Royal Highness with the titular dignity of Prince or Princess prefixed to their Christian names.”
Ryan Reynolds fears he is destined to have only sons RYAN REYNOLDS fears he is genetically destined to father only sons as he and his wife grew up surrounded by brothers. The actor wed his The Green Lantern co-star Blake Lively last year (12) and he reveals that they have big plans for their future, but he worries the family home will be full of testosterone. He explains, “We’d love to have a big family. We both come from big families - my parents did four (kids), Blake’s did five. A lot of people say it’s crazy, but we’ll only know when we’re there, you know? We’ll walk through that fire pretty happily, I think.” “I’m terrified that I’m genetically predisposed to only having boys. That’s frightening. “By the time I was 10 years old, and I’m not exaggerating, I knew how to patch drywall. There’s nothing my brothers and I didn’t put a hole in... That’s something I’m not looking forward to.”
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Glee star Cory Monteith no more The 31-year-old actor was found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday after he failed to check-out on time. McCanick, the cop drama, which is currently in post production provided Monteith a role with a stark contrast fro his singing, dancing role in Glee. McCanick’s director, Josh Waller, has said that the star had been determined to tackle the gritty project because he “wanted to tap into things from his youth that he hadn’t been able to use as an actor yet”. Waller said: “He was like, ‘I can do this character, I know this character, I was this character, and I have lived elements of this.’ He said, ‘I was a troubled youth.’ He was so charismatic and passionate about the material it was just a combination of everything that made me think this guy was going to do it.” The director, who developed a close bond with the actor, said Monteith was putting his recent relapse into drug taking and stint in rehab behind him. “He had expressed that he was kind of going through a rough time, but that he was feeling better about it, and then when I saw him at the screening he wrote me a really sweet email. “He didn’t say it was a cathartic experience, but you could sense it,” Waller said. Heath Ledger was also playing a “dark” part when he died in 2008 from a drug overdose alone, like Monteith, in a hotel room. The Dark Knight, in which Ledger played the part of the Joker, was in post production when he died.
Fans Want Party in The U.S.A Adopted As America’s National Anthem
Fans of Miley Cyrus have launched a campaign online in a bid to replace The Star-Spangled Banner as America’s national anthem with the pop star’s 2009 hit Party in the U.S.A. The ambitious plan, which was thought up by one devotee from Redford, Michigan, has been outlined in a petition posted on the White House website’s we the People page, where citizens are encouraged to post proposals for the government’s consideration. In signing the petition, supporters plead with President Barack Obama: “Obama please make Miley Cyrus’ Party in the USA our national anthem. It is what is best for this country.” A total of 100,000 signatures are needed to have the proposal brought to officials’ attention, but as Wenn went to press, the petition had garnered just over 550.
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Sprint king Usain Bolt set to turn out for M U Manchester United is about to inject some serious pace into their team with the signing of sprint king Usain Bolt.. well, sort of. Bolt, a well-known united fan, has apparently been given the green light to turn out for his heroes in Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial match against Sevilla. Not one to play down his own abilities, the 100m and 200m Olympic champion has boasted of his footie skills in the past and had been cheekily pushing Sir Alex Ferguson to give him a trial before the legendary Scot retired at the end of last season. ‘I know I could make a difference. I’d be the fastest in the team - but I can play as well,’ said Bolt. Well now it appears he is to get his chance, after Ferdinand managed to persuade new boss David Moyes to let Bolt pull on the famous red shirt in the benefit game at Old Trafford later this summer. A source told: ‘Usain has finally got his wish and he’ll be lining up alongside Rio. It should be quite a game. ‘It will be fascinating to see if Usain’s speed will be matched by his passing and ball control.’
Chelsea to Offer £240k to Wayne Rooney Jorge Lorenzo seals third Chelsea is ready to match Wayne Rooney’s £240,000-a-week wages Catalunya MotoGP win and offer him a five-year deal if the striker is able to force his way out of Manchester United this summer. Rooney’s future at Old Trafford has been in doubt ever since former boss Sir Alex Ferguson revealed that the striker asked to leave the club towards the end of last season after being left out of a number of key games, including the decisive Champions League quarter final second leg against Real Madrid.New manager David Moyes insisted at his first press conference last Friday that Rooney would be staying at United this summer, but there are still issues that remain unresolved and that the striker is still determined to push for a move this summer. It appears Chelsea is ready to take advantage of the situation and offer Rooney a fresh start in west London with the newspaper suggesting that he’s Jose Mourinho’s No.1 target and owner Roman Abramovich is willing to pay United £30m plus match the players £240,000-a-week wages and offer him a five-year deal to make the switch to Stamford Bridge. It would certainly be a sensational deal if it was to happen and with Rooney spearheading an attack that would also include the likes of Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, Oscar and Andre Schurrle, Chelsea would surely be one of the favourites to land the Premier League title next season. However, it’s for that very reason United will be desperate not to sell to the Blues as selling them Rooney will not only weaken the Champions squad but it would also severely strengthen their rivals, so if they are forced into selling the forward.
Rahul Dravid to be made witness in IPL spot-fixing case. Rahul Dravid, captain of Rajasthan Royals, has recorded his statement with the Delhi Police in the IPL spot-fixing scandal and will be made a prosecution witness. According to media reports, the special cell of Delhi Police went to Bangalore on July 10 and under section 161 of the CrPC, Dravid’s statement was recorded. Besides Dravid, Rajasthan Royals coach Paddy Upton will also be made a prosecution witness once he returns to India. Three Rajasthan Royals cricketers – S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan – were arrested by Delhi Police on charges of spotfixing. The former India captain has expressed his sadness over the entire issue saying he was unaware of the scandal and termed it as a tough phase for his IPL team. Delhi Police is set to file a charge sheet that includes the name of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, Chota Shakeel among others in the spot-fixing scandal. AUGUST, 2013 63
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Pacific Rim (2013) When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes-a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)-who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse. BHAAG MILKA BHAAG Brilliantly directed by Kakeyshy Om Prakash Mehra. It is a biopic on Milkha Singh- the Flying Sikh. It has been marked as an outstanding film with an incredible performance by Farhan Akhtar. Though long, it keeps you hooked throughout. Milkha Singh lost his family during India-Pakistan partition. The name of the movie translated as Run- Milkha –run is taken from the last words spoken by Milkha’s father to save his life from the riots during partition of India. His story in the movie talks about his persistence as an athlete and also as a courageous human spirit. He started running for a glass of milk a day. Then he ran for wearing Indian blazer. And then ran for national pride- breaking records after records . Whenever he runs on the track, a stench of suspense fills the air, and brings everyone to the edge of their seats. The tight fisted spectators break out into jubilation when he wins, the same crowd crashes with a heartbreak if he loses. Farhan Akhtar has got into the shape and skin of the character perfectly. Sonam Kapoor has a little role but becomes the causative factor for Milkha’s transformation. Every detail, every emotion and every moment has been captured with precision. The spirit of the film never gets fizzled in its 188 minute long runtime. The film will have you entranced with its pluck and puzzle and you tend to overlook few intermittent hitches. A strikingly crafted film that is raw and genuine. Don’t miss this patriotic tribute to Milkha Singh. Balupu After making a griping spy thriller Vishwaroopam and small budget spooky film Avunu, the leading production house, PVP Cinema, has dished out a masala potboiler Balupu that belies big expectations. It has some hilarious moments and actor Ravi Teja (Shankar) is back in his elements as a reformed thug. Crazy Mohan (Brahamanadam) and his niece Shruti (Shruti Hassan) too evoke some laughter. However, just humour can’t compensate for a wafer-thin plot and the imbalance in the narrative. Shruti looks gorgeous, but has nothing much to do acting wise, whereas the other actress, Anjali, has a slightly better role as she reforms Shankar and his father Nanaji (Prakash Raj). Ashutosh Rana also impresses as the antagonist. Gopichand relied on fun moments instead of discovering a novel plot. There are similarities with films like Pokiri and Kick and parts of the climax just go over the top. Even fun films should have a reasonable good plot.
Upcoming Movies in August
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Rey 14 Aug 2013
Percy Jackson: Sea of monsters 7th August, 2013
Chennai express 8 Aug, 2013
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The Black lady honour! Ram Charan Tej
The 60th Filmfare Awards South , was a gala affair honouring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2012. Held at HICC, Sundeep Kishan and Chinmayi Sripaada were anchors of the show with Chinamyi hosting the Filmfare for the second time. The Black lady was awarded many talents like- Dhanush for best Actor (Tamil), Pawan Kalyan best actor (Telugu) Dulquer salman for best Debut (male) and many more for their ravishing performances on screen.
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Sara & Mania
Saif & Afreen
Farah & Iffat
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Lil Princess Birthday
Mazia’s recently held birthday celebration was a grand affair. Moghny Khan hosted birthday party for his little princess. Close family and friends were seen attending the celebrations. Everyone was dressed to meet the grand celebration style and blessed the birthday girl with gifts and blessings. The party was a fun event and everyone seemed to enjoy it and so, did the birthday girl.
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Ritika Agarwal a fashion enthusiast organized a fashion event, to preview her line ‘Fashionista’ at Taj Krishna. Many socialites turned up for the event, and guests seem to love the display of trendy tunics, clutches, accessories. The guests were all praises for the young lady and the event was followed by tea and refreshments for everyone.
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TINSEL TOWN
Deborah & Monika
Upen Reddy & Anirud
Anitha & Sagar Tenali with their son
Turning One
Sagar tenali a well-known fashion designer, recently held a birthday party for his son on turning a year old. Close group of friends and other people were seen at the event to give their blessings to his son. The party was held at Mary gold hotel. The party turned out to be a success and people enjoyed the party and lavish spread of food followed by lots of fun for guests and his son.
Rafi & Swetha Jadav
Hani & Soniya
Lalitha
Kalyan & Rashmi
Samitha
Brand launch
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Kavita And Danya Gutta hosted a brand launch of their line- Golden threads. With their launch they also displayed their latest collection, which included color palette inspired by Neon shades like, pinks and greens, with touch of Reds and gold’s. Their fabric weaves, prints and embroidery patterns are inspired by the age old mathematical art called *Muggulu*. There is a unique bond between Golden Threads and this art. This particular art is a hobby for designer Kavitha Gutta where she adorns her home and design studio with this art every day.
Raaga Kavita & Danya
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TINSEL TOWN
Rosh Syed Amina
Naheed
Anees
Welcoming The Little Angel
Moona with her baby
A D Singh
Sidra
Sana
Shaaz & Shiraaz
It was a grandiose cradle ceremony hosted by Grand mom Rosh Syed to welcome her grandson, Baby Zaryab. The ceremony took place at Taj banjara celebrated lavishly where all the uptown crowd of the twin cities were seen. All the guests came down to felicitate and shower their blessings to the little one. The ladies looked gorgeously dressed in their attire. Indeed a flamboyant affair.
Santosh Reddy
Priyanka
Olive Bistro Launch
It certainly created a buzz in the city when Olive , one of the finest restaurant brands in the country opened its doors to Hyderabad with the Olive Bistro. It sits perched amidst the cities seven hills looking out for what we call the secret lake. It has fine variety of bar, grill and pizzas. The guests enjoyed the evening as they sipped on their Mocktails. Many of the tinsel town faces were spotted too. 72 AUGUST, 2013
Aparna
Natalia
Saritha Reddy
Sabina Singh
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TINSEL TOWN
Ritu Singh
Archana Jaju
Shital
Dr. Kamala
Ashitha & Bhagirat
Power To Empower
Young FICCI ladies organization invited Mr. Bhagirat Merchant (Former Chairperson of Bombay Stock Exchange) to address its members “On Basics of Stock Markets and the importance of investing efficiently�. He enriched the audience with his expert advice and the ladies had a interactive learning session. The evening ended with a sumptuous high-team where members networked with each other.
Shreedevi Farhad
Trushna & Ashwin
TS Luxury Collection
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The TS luxury collection by Trushna and Shruti Tibrewala, launched by Neekanti Shreedevi was a stylish affair. The collection showcased was very unique and outstanding. People at the launch event were all praises for the ideas and the creativity of the duo. Guests were seen picking a lot of trendy stuff from the collection.
Sheetal Asrani Kartik Reddy
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TINSEL TOWN
Nishan
Rebecca & Ritika
Neha
Pavan Kakkar
Sunitha, Amit & Srikanth
Turning A Year Younger
Radisson blu recently celebrated its first anniversary and turned more lively and young. They went the traditional way and displayed dance forms of different Indian cultures, each form depicting the start of their food festivals. It was a perfect kick start for their month long celebration on turning one in Hyderabad. It was a wine and snack evening followed by cake cutting.
Dr. Tanuja Simmy Gandhi
Sumeet & Ashu Gauri
Make Up Shindig
It was an entertaining and stylish time for all the ladies of the Phulkari committee of A.P Punjabi sabha. The ladies had an incredible time taking tips and make-up session from the expert Tamanna Rooz held at The Park, Hyderabad. They bonded with each other and took some useful guidelines to be used by them for their perfect makeup. It was a sip n’ style evening. 76 AUGUST, 2013
Pooja Tamanna
Rachna
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LIMELIGHT
Anu
Avanthisha
Neha & Neetu
Soiree time
Tina Panappa
Last month the crowd of Hyderabad experienced an energetic nightlife, offering great entertainment and music. The city also saw many party goers having a gala time at after parties, pool parties and events along with many tinsel town faces. They rocked the floors dancing to some popular numbers all night long posing Neha for the shutterbugs.
Hottie
Nithya
Rakesh & Madhu
Pari
Pari
K TAL Poonam T Pandey who HO
Khushi
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Saloni & Niharika
was in the City to promote her Film at a sundowner party, turned up in a glamorous avatar for an after party and made the crowd crazy when she hit the dance floor with some groovy moves. She definitely knows how to attract limelight.
Onehu
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Know Your Fortune
FORTUNE
- Tarot reading by Nupur Heda
LEO
Year 2013 for
(July 23 - August 22)
A strong need to share your feelings should not be ignored this Month. If you do not speak up, there is a strong possibility your behavior will spark resentment and larger problems. Independent work or a leadership role is easiest for you. If you want to study something or need to do research, mid of the month is a right time to set things in motion. The month end will bring an important opportunity to look at your personal life. Any dissatisfaction or misunderstanding can be improved. Good news for Leo as it is end of current issues. Difficult times are over now and you can start dreaming and planning for the new birthday year. Judgment would be done based on your deeds and Karma hence it is pay off time. Be careful about finances, avoid overspending and indulging in excessive shopping. Angel tip: The worst is now behind you, and you are surmounting any previous challenges.
VIRGO
(August 23 - September 22) You may be rather undisciplined early this month. Letting a few things slide will do no harm. Indulging into your cravings will be fun, but watch your waistline. Your diplomatic skills can help solve problems with difficult people midmonth. Big purchases and business concerns are favored. In negotiations, avoid revealing everything you know. This is a wonderful month to do a project you have long delayed. Your energy is strong. Look for fun ways to be physically active. In total it is a very good month for people with Virgo Zodiac Sign. You can expect a lot of new opportunities and projects. Even projects which were standstill last month would be completed this month. Good work life balance. Marriage and satisfaction in relationships are on the cards. Good month for young women in career and relationships. Angel tip: Believe that you are powerful and we all are God elements hence embrace yourself too.
LIBRA
Leo
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SCORPIO
(October 23 - November 21) You will feel very affectionate towards loved ones early this month. The energy for meeting people is easy and enjoyable. Trying to control another’s movements can cause resentment. The more you are willing to look at things from another person’s point of view, the more successful you will be on all levels. Follow your interests that create a sense of peace and balance at month’s end. The month end favors travel for pleasure and exploring new places. It is a very significant month for people struggling in career. A lot of name and fame for Scorpios is in store. Word of caution, do not overspend as money might be of concern. Do not overlook relationship when you are busy in career. Try to have work life balance and spend time with family and friends. Angel tip: Remember you are powerful, loved and success now is because of all the past hard work. Embrace it enjoy it!
SAGITTARIUS
(September 23 - October 22) You will be feeling happy early this month. All sorts of social contacts can be very pleasant. Event logistics should be smooth. Ask for help if you are planning a gathering. Relationships with teachers and people from far away can teach you something important. There is some risk you may overestimate how much you can do midmonth. Be careful if you feel like volunteering. Towards month end, strong feelings can override good sense. Impulsive actions can create big problems. It is a very significant month for people in relationships. People in affair and struggling to convince their parents will be able to enroll them in their possibility. Health might be concern for old ladies, people who are married they would be able to re-ignite their romance.
(November 22 - December 21) You can have so much fun with friends this month. Even if you have important obligations, make time to go out and enjoy yourself. People will love your enthusiasm. Be cautious midmonth of promising more than you can deliver. Wednesdays bring the opportunity to show what you know. Share yourself generously at any opportunity. Help when asked. A direct and open approach to any situation is best this month end. Keeping secrets creates false assumptions. Last month there were a lot of struggles and one would have been exhausted. Take rest and recuperate for this month’s battles. If you were waiting for promotion it might happen. If there are some issues within family and inner circle that would get resolved too. New found love and romance is on the cards. Balance expenditure with good savings.
Angel tip: Believe in love, be aware of love around you and even God’s love.
Angel tip: Embrace your nature and natural surroundings around you. Connect with them and appreciate.
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(December 22 - January 19) If you have a problem with someone, speak up. Keeping resentments to yourself will only make things worse. This is a wonderful month for anything that expands your horizons. This could include more travel or education or a change in jobs. This month is the best month for making a commitment. You have such high standards. A power struggle will emerge if you are too critical. Pick your battles this month end. Let someone else be right. Seek compromise solutions. Normally Capricorn’s are not materialistic and righteous people but this month you can also enjoy materialistic things. You might have to juggle between 2 things but can balance easily. You can start new projects and ventures and shall get funding for them also very easily. Good month if one wants to travel oversees for education. It is a very good month for artist, people in construction business. Angel tip: People, who were having trouble in their relationships, trust God as he is helping to resolve the issues and find true soul mate.
AQUARIUS
(January 20 - February 18) This can be a wonderful social month. Relationships with friends and family will be the most satisfying. Call loved ones to keep in touch. This is a wonderful month to plan home improvement projects. Ask the advice of experts. Talk to people whose style you admire. Making small changes can have you feel more optimistic. The month end is more high energy. Outdoor sports and recreational opportunities with your favorite people can make happy memories. Chores around the house can wait. It is a very significant month for people in all areas of life. A sudden gain in fortune or money will make you happy. Things, good or bad will happen suddenly. Good month for elderly women. Women in education, healers, business leaders, and bankers will have a very beneficial time and can make most of it. Men, mostly old men, health might be a concern. Angel tip: Be unstoppable, spread your wings and fly. Connect with nature, get fresh air, and use natural products to connect with your angels.
PISCES
(February 19 - March 20) You are going to be popular this month. Say yes to any invitation. This is a wonderful month for any social gathering. Your charm and good humor are much in demand. Co-workers will appreciate your patience and focus on work projects. Be cautious of anything that seems too good to be true in the mid-month. You have a tendency to be too forgiving of those you love. Consider talking to someone objective about a difficult situation. This is an ideal month end to spend outdoors. Health would improve; you need to have patience in relationships. Do not be too ambitious about projects and work. There will be a good money savings and expenditure balance this month. Young people should listen to their parents and elders to resolve issues in life. Angel tip: Good month for learning and exploring new things. Whatever you learn and experience do share with others immediately.
ARIES
(March 21 - April 19) This month, you will be supported in keeping promises. Tuesdays are ideal for beginning education or travel plans and also seeking financial advice from experts. Mid of the month will bring subtle but sweet romantic ideas. A special effort for someone dear will be most appreciated. You may feel confused at month’s end. Trust your first impulse. It is not necessary to sacrifice too much. There is a risk of
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FORTUNE
unexpected anger towards those you like best. Don’t say too much. It is emotionally a very significant month. Last month had been very magical for Aries and the magic continues this month too. You can make significant choices in life and relationships. New opportunity for business and careers are on the cards. Good month for adult women in terms of career and business. Be receptive to gifts from God. Angel tip: It’s time to analyze your love life, career life and if you would work towards your passions or take up your passion as a career it would be beneficial for you.
TAURUS
(April 20 - May 20) This month, your attention may be focused on duties and commitments, rather than your own needs. Take time to enjoy yourself. Mid of the month is ideal for expert support and advice in any area where you feel uncertain. Be extra careful about your health this month. Make necessary appointments. Do not overindulge. You may be too generous or forgiving. It is acceptable to be a bit selfish. Speak your mind at month’s end. Avoid arguments and fights. Good news for Taurians as it is end of trouble and pain. New opportunities are in the cards for young people. Travel on cards involving work. You might feel manipulated and emotional in relationships. You by nature are also pretty confused in relationships, are emotional and can have multiple love affairs. So be aware of it and avoid getting into love complications. Angel tip: Notice and analyze your feelings and emotions. In relationships analyze your recurring pattern and try to break them.
GEMINI
(May 21 - June 20) Follow through on promises early this month. Even if it is not fun, do what you know is right. Mid of the month brings the opportunity for a new beginning. Those in charge of children may find them more than usually high-spirited this month. Maintain your sense of humor. Friends will offer support and encouragement, accept it graciously. You can complete a complicated project. A deceptive situation may get out of hand, be aware. Be rigorously honest. This month also you will face situations which might bring out anger in you. Hence, they should exercise self-control. Avoid getting into arguments. There are new opportunities for middle age and young men. One can venture into creative projects. Trust your intuition and try to find the root cause of your anger and resolve it. Angel tip: Trust your inner knowledge, and act upon it without delay. Analyze yourself and your behavior. Believe in everything is happening for a reason.
CANCER
(June 21 - July 22) A high-energy month which this is, is ideal for organization and planning. Focus your energies and avoid distractions. Cut phone calls to a minimum. Those in positions of authority will listen to your concerns and support your ideas. Mid of the month can bring a relationship or encounter that is more romantic than realistic. Musical and poetic types enjoy an easy flow of inspiration. You may be sacrificing too much of yourself at month’s end. Month will bring an opportunity to surrender old and unhealthy habits. It is a very significant time for new projects. There may be some money concern hence you should save money and avoid overspending. Be careful of taking or giving loans. Good month for people in education and creative fields. Angel tip: Situations and people around you will teach you a karmic lesson. You should and believe in their inner wisdom. Check out what’s in store for your friends and family members.
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