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FASHION

Winter colours, fabrics and expert opinions HYDERABAD LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

CUISINE

Most relished Desi fast-food

SPECIAL BONDING

Jwala Gutta and her passion for Badminton

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‘It takes months of absolute hard work and patience to attain a lean muscular physique’

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Contents DECEMBER 2011

Volume-2

Issue-7

On the cover : Rohit Sethi Photography by : Dabboo Ratnani

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16 Entertainment

46 Cuisine

Indian fast-food

22 Tinsel Town

50 Tulip Special

Hollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood and Sports A look at what’s happening in town!

27 Lifestyle

A Day From His Diary, Movie and Book Review, Art and Pets

36 Expedition

Peru and its tranquility

42 Wellbeing

Dentistry & advancement

44 Habitat

Wallpapers

Christmas & New Year celebrations

59 Kinship

Jwala Gutta & family - an up-close interview

64 Automobiles

Antique Cars - Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Mercedes & others

68 Gadgets

Sennheiser, LG, Zenith and JVC

76 Horoscope

Know your fortune this month

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK I finish my work for the last edition of 2011 magazine and sign out for the day, with a lot of excitement and fulfillment within. It has been a successful annual completion of Tulip. All I can look back at the year gone by and see are happiness that we shared with people of Hyderabad and how Tulip had won accolades of many. I wish all the readers – cheerful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

The cover story reveals one of the most discussed topics – fitness and men choosing the latest trend of getting a lean muscular mass body over the bulkier. Fashion on the other hand, shows the most chosen colours, fabrics, attire for winter; among women. It also features the boutique owners and fashion enthusiasts mentioning the same.

Arjuna awardee - Jwala Gutta, one of the best Badminton players India had ever produced; talks about her love for the game and her achievements. Special Bonding has an up-close interview of her family too. Kishan talks about his dream to become a model, to being a major part of Sula Wines and its success in a short time. With added information, Movie Review section has movies running currently and the ones coming up in December, with a new look altogether. Immortals Of Meluha by Amish Tripathi, is one of the most read novels in India these days. There will soon be a Bollywood movie based on this and people are waiting for it.

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM THIS ISSUE A gift is something which you give to your close ones and expect nothing in return. Christmas indeed, is all about giving than taking.

People of Hyderabad do not leave a stone unturned, when it comes to celebrating New Year. And so are people, anywhere in the world.

No matter the season, women in Hyderabad are always fond of traditional and ethnic wear for any occasion.

Regards,

Esam Ahmed Bilgrami Editor & Publisher publisher@tulipmag.com

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Sunday Brunch @ Arena Every Sunday, through December A little bit of everybody is what a family is made of. There is something for everyone – grills, pastas, kiddy corner, Indian, Continental and Oriental cuisines and an array of desserts.

Contact – Taj Deccan, Ph No. 66663939

Autumn-Winter Collection Through December, 11:00 – 21:00 Scullers introduce After Hours, featuring elegant and distinctive clothing for stylish evenings for both men and women. And wrapping things up is Wrapt, the winter collection with the seasons most distinct range of jackets, sweaters and woolen accessories.

Contact – Scullers, Ph No. 23352313

Liquid Buffet @ Underdeck Through December, 19:30 – 22:30 Get unlimited liquor from selected domestic brands for Rs.750/- and Rs.999/- along with chef’s choice vegetarian and non-vegetarian snacks.

Contact – Taj Banjara, Ph No. 66669999

Sunday Brunch @ Sweet Nirvana Every Sunday, through December Drop in for a great Sunday brunch where you can make your own brunch from the menu. Choose any juice, soup, appetizers, salad, main courses, made-to-order omelettes, waffles or dessert platters and ice-creams.

Contact – Sweet Nirvana, Ph No. 42414343

Noodle Bowl Festival @ Strings Till December 14th, 19:00 onwards Introducing some of Asia’s favourite noodles! Enjoy six different variety of noodles made live.

Contact – Taj Banjara, Ph No. 66669999

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Steam Of Life – Doc : Splash December 13, 19:00 Goethe-Zentrum; in collaboration with Documentary Circle of Hyderabad, Greater Hyderabad Adventure and Alliance Francaise present a documentary screening of – Steam Of Life. The play is by Joonas Berghall and Mika Hotakainen. Contact – Lamakaan, Ph No. 9642731329

Yum-Cha Platter @ Golden Dragon Every Sunday, 11:30 – 14:30 The restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine. The platter is a nonstop buffet with choices of vegetarian and non-vegetarian starters, dim-sums, types of noodles, rice dishes, desserts and more.

Contact – Taj Krishna, Ph No. 66662323

Interior Show December 16 – 19, 11:00 – 19:00 Check out the elite collection of home décor and other interior accessories, during the exhibition.

Contact – HITEX, Ph No. 23112121

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Happy Hours Through December, 12:00 – 20:00 Buy a drink and get one as a complimentary, during these happy hours.

Contact – Bottles & Chimney, Ph No. 27766464

Contact – Hyderabad Marriott & Convention Centre, Ph No. 27522999

Convention Centre, Ph No. 66824422

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Food festivals, upcoming events and what’s new in town. All this Express Lunch Eat, Drink And Travel Traditional Through December, December, Christmas Brunch and lots more. 25 December 25, 26 12:00 – 16:00 27 Through 12:00 – 21:00 Courtyard by Marriott Eat for Rs.2000/- with 12 noon onwards Your guide Hyderabad launches its lunch buf- your friends and family at the The Christmas brunch at fusion 9 fet at a great value for Rs 399/- + Mexican restaurant – La Cantina, is as much a tradition as the seato the city taxes. This lunch will include a four fly to Singapore and spend 4 son itself - addictive, full of treats course meal from soup n salad to nights and 5 days there. and surprises and great fun! Be a happenings! dessert!

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad part of merry making.

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A Journey Within Till December 2, 11:00 – 19:00

An exhibition of paintings by famous, versatile artist - Surya Prakash is being organized at Kalakriti.

Contact – Kalakriti Art Gallery, Ph No. 66564466

Executive Lunch Buffet Through December, 12:30 – 15:30 Bistro specialty is the delicious food and the best choices from North & South India and from Continental delicacies. Enjoy Indian, Continental and Oriental cuisines.

Contact – Abids Bistro, Ph No. 67123872

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Liquid Buffet @ The Bar Till December 15th, 18:00 – 22:00 A widest selection of international brands in unlimited measures, accompanied by selected vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Ph No. 66250000

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Thanksgiving Set Menu Through December, 11:00 – 23:00 Exclusive set menu which includes wine roasted pears, walnut and gorgonzola on mixed greens for starters, main course includes apple cider glazed roast turkey, roasted almonds and green beans, cranberry rice and many more.

Contact – Fusion 9, Ph No. 65577755

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Lunch Buffet Through December, 12:00 – 15:00

Enjoy lunch buffet at 45 Jubilee hills with 67 varieties of salads with vegetarian and non-vegetarian main course for Rs.250/- + taxes.

Contact – 45 Jubilee Hills, Ph No. 2355-0094

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No Man’s Land Till December 10th, 11:00 – 19:00

The exhibition is about a solo show by renowned painter - Pavan Kumar, who will be displaying expressionist landscapes.

Contact – Iconart, Ph No. 9849968797

Happy Hours Through December, 17:00 – 20:30

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Index Trade Fairs 2011 December 2 – 4, 11:00 – 19:00 The fairs and events spanned several industry groups from information technology (IT) to water management to automobile parts; glamour to dentistry and interiors and building materials to real estate.

Contact - HITEX, Ph No. 23112121

Punjabi Food Festival @ The Square Till December 4, 19:00 onwards Master Chef Sweety Singh’s signature dishes – Tandoori Kukkad, Bhati Da Murgh and Macche De Tikka have always been revered in the north. The restaurant at Novotel is privileged to share with guests. Contact – Novotel Hyd. Con. Centre, Ph No. 66824422

Dera Festival @ Kebab-E-Bahar December 9 – 18, 19:00 onwards Celebrity chef from Taj Chandigarh presents you an array of traditional delicacies from the Punjab with specialties from Amritsar, Lahore and Peshawar as well as delicious Dal Tadka (tempered pulses).

Contact – Taj Banjara, Ph No. 66669999

Lunch Buffet Weekends, through December, 12:00 – 15:00 Now you can eat all you can at News Café with their newly launched lunch buffet @ Rs.295/(with a complimentary beer or a soft drink).

Contact – News Café – Ph No. 40101234

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Just Get Married (Play) December 16th, 18:30 After spending ten years in Germany, Buy a drink and get the next one Syrian student Ramzi feels fully free at TGIF during Happy Hours. integrated, but now his visa is runBuy a beer pitcher at Rs. 650/- and ning out. To be able to stay here, get the next one for free. he has to get married to a German Contact – TGIF, woman within a week.

Ph No. 4015 1925 Contact – Goethe-Zentrum, Ph No. 65526443

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Global Street Food Festival @ The Square Every Saturday, 18:00 – 23:00 Wind your way through Europe and the Mediterranean, cross over to North America, drop anchor at the Americas and the Caribbean and make a brief halt in Asia.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Ph No. 66250000

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Mehfil-E-Ghazal @ Haldi Thursdays and Fridays, through December, 20:00 – 23:00 The taste of pure melody! Authentic Indian dishes served with the perfect accompaniment - live Hindustani music. It’s absolute harmony at Haldi.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Ph No. 66250000

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Caribbean Fridays @ The Square Every Friday, 18:30 onwards Set the tone for the weekend with a leisure trip to Jamaica. Grab a shack, sip on a cold one and let the reggae flow through your soul.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Ph No. 66824422

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Christmas Eve Buffet @ Waterside Café December 24th, 19:00 onwards Enjoy a traditional dinner with Turkey, Yule - Log and unlimited liquor, exotic cocktails, sparkling wine, red wine and white wine with festive specialties along with two piece musical band.

Contact – Taj Banjara, Ph No. 66669999

Spin And Win! @ The Bar Through December, 18:00 – 22:00 Spin the wheel of fortune for a chance to win deals on your drinks bill every day.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Ph No. 66250000

Single Malt Series @ Atrium Bar Through December Every single malt has its history and its very own story to tell – its water source, its founder and its country of origin. Be sure to stir up your bartender who guards these secrets fiercely, who will be happy to share these with you.

Contact – Taj Deccan, Ph No. 66663939

Karaoke Night Every Saturday, 20:00 – 23:45 Choose from a huge list of more than 10,000 prerecorded musical tracks. Sing your favourite song to impress your friends.

Contact – Xtreme Sports Bar, Ph No. 8008692225

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Demi Moore

Announces Divorce From Ashton

h o llyw o o d

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher formally declared, as the actress announced that she is filing for divorce. Moore did not specifically cite Kutcher’s alleged affair with a 22-year old named Sara Leal - or the fact that he was also accused of stepping out on his wife in 2010 - but one needs to read between the lines of her statement to understand the basis for this split. Demi wrote - ‘It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have decided to end my six-year marriage to Ashton. As a woman, a mother and a wife; there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life. This is a trying time for me and my family and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation.’ Responded Kutcher, in a Tweet we assume was approved by his editorial team – ‘I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world.’

Michael Belongings To Be Auctioned Off!

According to sources, the bed where Michael Jackson took his last breath is going to be up for sale. The queen size piece is among hundreds of items from the mansion where MJ spent his final days that are set to hit the auction block next month. Sources were told they want to preserve the history of these items. There are several things which will be auctioned off and some of those things are paintings and sculptures which the singing sensation acquired throughout his life and career in pop music. The North Carolwood Drive home where Jackson lived with his three children from December 2008 until his death on June 25th 2009 is separately up for sale. The house and its furnishings were leased to Jackson while he and his family lived there. A note from one of the children remains on a chalkboard inside the kitchen of the home, where barstools are lined up against the center island. A note to Michael from one of his children saying smile daddy, it’s free still remains on the chalkboard.

Victoria’s Secret

Fashion Show 2011

Having taken a full year to plan, an army of Victoria’s Secret Angels put on one dazzling display during a recent fashion show in New York City. Setting up for one seriously sexy scene, a bevy of the brand’s beauties made their head-turning walk down the runway this evening including Lily Aldridge, Adriana Lima, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes, Erin Heatherton, Chanel Iman, Behati Prinsloo and Lindsey Ellingson. With more than 38 models in total, the $12 million production featured six different themes, ranging from - Ballet, Super Angels, Passion Play, Angels Aquatic, I Put a Spell on You and Club Pink. Highlighting the annual event was a duo of long-time Angel favorites - one being Miranda Kerr, who strutted the stage in a stunning $2.5 million 142 carat Fantasy Treasure Bra, with the other being Brazilian beauty Alessandra Ambrosio, who donned a 30-pound pair of whimsical gold-plated wings.

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Baby Girl

For Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

b o llyw o o d

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have become proud parents of a baby girl. The actress gave birth to a girl at the Seven Hills hospital in Andheri, a western Mumbai suburb. An ecstatic Amitabh Bachchan tweeted that he is grandfather to the cutest baby girl, while first-time dad Abhishek tweeted, ‘It’s a Girl.’ Ash was accompanied to the hospital by her parents Vrinda and Krishnaraj Rai, brother Aditya, husband Abhishek and in-laws - Amitabh, Jaya and Shweta Nanda. Earlier this year in June, the news of Ash’s pregnancy was broken by Amitabh Bachchan through Twitter. As Bollywood’s first family and their well-wishers celebrated, the Big B received over thousands of congratulatory tweets from around the world and people thronged the Bachchan residence in Juhu to join in the celebration. The Bachchans chose a suburban hospital for the delivery, seemingly to avoid media glare.

DON 2

In Trouble?

Legal problems aren’t new in Bollywood. But this time it involves Baadshah Khan. SRK’s much hyped Don 2 seems to have run into legal trouble. Apparently, the producers of the original Don (1978) Nariman Films have sent a legal notice to the makers of Don 2 over the remaking and title copyright infringement. Nariman Films are the producers of Don starring Amitabh Bachchan. Later, Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar approached Nariman Films in 2005 for the remaking rights of Don. The original producers say that they gave remaking rights but only for Don - The chase Begins Again and not Don-2- The Chase Continues. Besides, the producers also claim that the agreement expired in 2009 and was never renewed. Hence, Excel Entertainment and Red Chillies have made Don 2, The Chase Continues without having proper rights. They have thus infringed upon the title registered with Nariman Films i.e. - Don and Don-2 - The Return Of The King. So, this is second infringement.

Sonakshi Sinha Left Race - 2

Recent reports say that a call from Arbaaz Khan saw Sonakshi Sinha bidding a hasty adieu to Abbas-Mastan’s Race 2. It is said that Arbaaz Khan believes that all those who opted out of the sequel actually were going to be a part of Abhinav Kashyap’s next! You may recall that Abhinav, who directed Dabangg, later had a fall-out with the Khan Camp. So, Sonakshi had to make her choice quickly. Since Abbas-Mustan who are very close to Shatrughan and Punam Sinha called them up requesting for Sonakshi’s dates for their movie. When Arbaaz decided to shoot the sequel, from March 2012 onwards, Sonakshi had no choice but to drop everything and make time for the film. It looks like she couldn’t let down the people who gave her first break. Anyway, Abbas confirms that he got a call asking to relieve Sonakshi from Race 2. They said – ‘We got a call saying Sonakshi would be required to shoot Dabangg 2 from March 2012. We had no choice but to let her go.’

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Salman Khan

No To Dookudu Remake Bollywood star Salman Khan has finally decided to drop doing Dookudu Hindi remake. This decision from Salman has come at a stage where all things are set for the star to do the Hindi version. Sources close to the Bollywood actor said that Sallu Bhai has decided to drop Dookudu because he’s tired of playing cop roles. Salman already played an under-cover cop in Wanted (Pokiri remake) and he has also played a cop-in-uniform in Dabangg. He’s all set for another cop role in Dabangg 2 and Salman is weary of playing the same cop role in Dookudu apparently.

Salman saw Dookudu movie at Pixion theatre, in Bandra and his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri wanted to produce the remake and either Sohail or Arbaaz were to direct the project. Even his sister Alvira Khan also liked it and things are looking pretty bright for Dookudu Hindi remake. But Salman’s decision to drop Dookudu Hindi version has shocked even Mahesh Babu.

Madhu Shalini And Her Own Stunts

Ever since Tollywood’s Madhu Shalini has made it to Ram Gopal Varma’s Department; she’s been hitting the headlines consistently. Freshly, the hot actress is being reported for performing her own stunts. You read it right! Madhu Shalini is playing the role of a gangster and the actress says that she’s really fortunate to get such a role. ‘I have no idea about the kind of role I am playing and I even completed the photo shoot and I was looking exactly like RGV wanted me to. It’s a once in a life time opportunity’ says Madhu Shalini. When Madhu was asked to use a body double in performing the stunts, the actress denied and instead performed her own stunt. But it wasn’t difficult and risky. ‘I wanted to do stunts on my own. Initially it was a bit difficult but later I got used to it although it demands great physical effort’ adjoins Madhu Shalini. Looks like Madhu is all poised for higher honours!

Mumaith Khan Lakshmi Talk Show!

Mumaith Khan is one of the most admired item girls of the modern Telugu cinema. The hot babe recently started her production company titled Sugar Candy Entertainment and is said to be planning to produce some telefilms and documentaries. Buzz is that Mumaith Khan is planning to come up with a talk show, in the lines of Mohanbabu’s daughter Lakshmi Prasanna’s - Lakshmi talk show. Though Lakshmi cannot speak Telugu with flow and diction, provided with the glamorous appeal of the beauty and her skills to make the audience sit on the edge of their seats with her queries, the program was a smashing hit in the popular channel of Tollywood. Before this item bomb, yesteryear actress Jayaprada and singer Smitha also started such a kind of shows which couldn’t generate the required TRPs. Even the exquisite Telugu oratory skills of Jayaprada and Smitha could not make their shows succeed. However, Mumaith cannot speak Telugu with flow and diction and is not having the appeal that could match anyone of the above starlets.

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MICHAEL CARRICK X’Mas League Form

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick urged critics to take stock of the Red Devils’ league form in Christmas. A familiar poaching effort from Mexican striker Javier Hernández following an error from defender Angel Rangel saw Sir Alex Ferguson’s outfit earn maximum points from their first ever league excursion on Welsh soil. Although the result ensured United carved out their third consecutive victory following their 6-1 derby day mauling by Manchester City, midfield enforcer Carrick is adamant that registering points on the board matters most at this stage of the campaign. ‘We were not at our best and the football wasn’t as fluent or easy on the eye, as it could have been,’ Carrick said. But we are happy to have won and to have got the three points. At this stage of the season it’s about picking up points.’ Veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs, whose pin-point delivery was converted with deadly accuracy by Hernandez, rued the manner in which United allowed Swansea to gain a foothold in the encounter after drawing first blood.

PRESIDENTS TRIUMPH Tiger woods

Tiger Woods secured the decisive point as the United States retained the Presidents Cup against the international team at Royal Melbourne. Greg Norman’s International side started strongly as they looked to mount an unlikely comeback after heading into the final day’s singles trailing 13-9. But the Americans’ strength in the bottom half of the line-up ensured they clinched a fourth straight victory in the competition. Woods, a controversial wild card pick by USA captain Fred Couples, was pleased with the way he played all week and credited team-mate Steve Stricker for the improvement in his putting. ‘It does feel good,’ the 14-time major champion said. ‘I was hoping it wouldn’t come down to my point.’

Asked where it had come good, he replied – ‘On the putting green. I was listening to this dude behind me [Stricker] giving me a putting tip about releasing the blade a little bit.

And whatever he says about putting, I’m going to listen to.’

MOTO GP 2012 Suzuki Pull Out

Suzuki have confirmed they will not race in the 2012 MotoGP World Championship after deciding to suspend their participation in the series.

The Japanese manufacturer had been expected to quit MotoGP, having already lost rider Alvaro Bautista to Honda for next season, but Suzuki have also announced a planned return to MotoGP for the 2014 season. A statement released by Suzuki read – ‘Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend temporarily its participation in FIM Road Racing Grand Prix MotoGP from 2012. This suspension is to cope with tough circumstances mainly caused by the prolonged recession in developed countries, a historical appreciation of Japanese Yen and repeated natural disasters.’

Having an eye to returning to MotoGP in 2014, Suzuki will now focus on developing a competitive new racing machine for that class. Suzuki will continue motocross racing activity and support road racing activities using mass-produced motorcycles, by obtaining FIM homologation and cooperation with the supplier of its development racing kit parts.

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Tinsel town

Amina Javed

Sunila Eti

Get Gorgeous @ Chash Of India

Afsaneh Shahbaz

A Fun Filled day

Shireen Khan

Shireen Khan hosted a fun filled Get Gorgeous day for ladies, at her Arabic salon and day spa - Chash Of India, for the who’s who of town. Ladies were seen pampering themselves with spa services such as - Pedicure, Manicure, haircut, facials and other facilities; while bonding over some mouth watering snacks and mocktails.

Sadiqa Baber

Khushneet

Gayatri Reddy

Rachana Bagga

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Shazia Bakal Shariff

Honey Guha

Khatija

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Mona

Fatima Khan with Roshna Syed

Azra Hassan & Nida

Designer Exhibition AIDAN AT WOODBRIDGE Fatima Khan and Mona have recently organized an exhibition of Pakistani apparel and accessories - Aidan at Woodbrigde Hotel. The purpose of this exhibition was to promote the nation’s fashion and culture. Renowned Pakistani designers like - Asim Jofa, Shahid Afridi, Junaid Jamshed, Shefali and many others were involved in this. The exhibition showcased unstitched designs from Pakistan and stitched ones from Dubai. All the guests were seen appreciating the wonderful display of designs.

In all smiles

Dr. Durriya

Asra Asif

Cake Mixing @ Prego AT Westin

Sahil, Narendra, Rakesh, Aditya, Shashipal & Rajinder

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Sunilla Etti

Westin Hyderabad Mindspace organized Christmas cake-mixing at Prego Alfresco recently. The evening began with an ice-breaker as the invitees were given a demonstration of cake decoration by Pastry Chef - Narendra Lendave. The demonstration was followed by a do-it-yourself cake decoration competition. It was a fun filled competition with the best team winning a surprise gift from Executive Chef - Rakesh Upadhyay. The evening ended with the cake mixing and all ladies left feeling renewed and with a promise to return for more.

Deepa Gupta and Rishita

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Rajeev & Manisha

Sarita & Kishan

Striking a pose

RA.ONE

Dressed to the occasion

SPECIAL SCREENING The dynamic four have made it big yet again. Manisha and Rajiv Kapoor, Sarita and Kishan Lohiya organized a special screening of the much awaited movie in November - Ra.One. There was also a ramp-walk session by famous models, which was called - Chammak Challo Fashion Walk, wherein; there were six sequences. While the event was mainly sponsored by Sethi, there were other sponsors like - Jade Blue, Neerus, Trousseau Cottage, Vithaldas Jewellers and others. The main attraction on the ramp was - Bharath Reddy, the local actor and also Sharon Aamir as male and female show-stoppers. Later on, the guests were treated with delicious dinner at Blue Fox. The guest list included high profile people like - Ali Saberi, Seema Anand, the Ahujas, Rachna Bagga and many more.

Upen

Sheetal Zaveri

Bhavya & Seema

Tarmeen

Stunning

Shaiba Lamba

Neha Ahuja

Anand & Vibha

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GiAnt Carnival Childrens Day Special!

On the ocassion of Childrens Day, Novotel organized the biggest buffet in town, offering a bigger and a better special brunch, with everything enjoyable and playful for the kids. The day was marked with festivity and spirit with children having fun and frolic, throughout the day. The buffet consisted of Indian, Thai, Chinese and Continental cuisine with live counters for kids. The programme also provided an opportunity for the kids to experience the elements of cartoon screening, mascots, cycling, X-Box, finger prints, painting and fancy dress competition.

Shyam Sunder

Una & Luka

Shobna

Snezana

Udaysree

Hana

Nidhi

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre and fun

Theatre performance

Anju, Bela & Pratul 26 DECEMBER, 2011

Mohammed Ali Baig

Zabeen & Namrata

The recently happened Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival was on full-swing. The 3-day festival was action packed. It started with a contemporary note - Transports Exceptionnels - a dance performance featuring a man and his five-ton digger. It left the crowd speechless.

Later that evening, drama took center-stage.

Funny scenes here and there; like the fights between the husband and wife, which were peppered with sarcasm, left the audience in splits. Many socialites and celebrities were a part of this theatre festival.

AK Khan & Sameera Khan

Deepa

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7:00 – 9:00

At 5:45

It’s time to head to my gym – Talwalkars. Monish Yadav; who is a close friend of mine, is my gym partner. We always go to gym together. If I miss a day, so would he. That’s the kind of rapport we share with each other. I never miss even a day at gym. Not even weekends. I miss it only when I am travelling, but I make sure – if I am staying in a hotel, I run over a treadmill. I am planning to join Aerobics as well. Having protein drinks in between helps gain a lot of flexibility. I reach home by 9. I take bath and get ready to reach my work by 9:30.

I wake up at sharp 5:45. I indulge myself into Yoga for 10 – 15 minutes. It helps me a lot before going to gym.

It helps my mind and body to relax.

One doesn’t have to experience fatigue if involved in Yoga for a while.

BREAKFAST TIME! I am health conscious!

Breakfast includes – Oats and Kellogs with milk mostly and any light and nutritious food. I avoid Rice as it has high amounts of carbs. I consume fresh fruit juices often.

10:00 – 12:00 I reach my work place. I check my mails, reply them and depending on the schedules, I visit my clients at hotels and distributors to discuss about marketing strategies. I love the work I do! I believe a lot in teamspirit. It’s always people who make a team. I would like it if my staff addresses me by my name and not ‘Sir.’ A way to get work done successfully is by maintaining a good rapport with your colleagues. I respect my team and I don’t want to throw any pressure on them. I want to see them happy all the time.

13:00 Time for lunch and I have it always with my colleagues. Like I mentioned before that I am health conscious, lunch includes lots of Sprouts, Egg-white, fruit-juices and coconut water. This will go for 30 minutes.

14:00 – 18:00 Depending on that particular day’s schedule, I will be out on marketing visits to hotels. Post this will be business and courtesy calls. Mondays are more hectic than other days as I have to check and discuss my sales and targets for the forth-coming week with my staff and have to adhere to the deadlines.

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I have five working days. But I am workaholic. So at times, I work on Saturdays too. Just don’t feel like sitting at home! I love socializing, attending private parties and meeting new people. These days, I am into activities for Remy shot promotions. When I get time away from work, I spend time with Nirmal Singh Bagga, who supports and guides me professionally.

20:00 I come home! I spend time with my family.

Though I have my dinners at home mostly, I love to take my family out some times. But there is nothing like home-food, at the end of the day.

MY FAMILY I have one brother and two sisters. I am the most pampered, as I am the youngest.

My mother is very close to me and I share everything with her. She is like my friend. I have a naughty son and a daughter (Aryan Raj and Joshita, respectively). I am blessed to have such an adorable family.

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TRAVEL MEMORIES I had seen many places in Europe (Austria, France and Italy) and Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Makau). I had plans to visit Brazil carnival, but it was cancelled due to a sudden official work. Within India, I holidayed at Goa with my whole family. We make it a point to visit Tirupathi or Shirdi once a year. I would like to visit USA soon and meet my cousins, who stay at Washington.

5 THINGS PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME… I am fond of wrist-watch collection. (I used to have around 58 watches. I lost a few and have just 28 now). My favourite brands are – Fossil, Omega and Seiko.

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Before marriage, I was into modeling and I had a dream of working in a fashion industry. At 18, I involving myself into exercising at gym. I also walked for Anupama Verma at the Country Club. But it was all during my college days. After my graduation on 1995, I joined a company called - Allwyn furniture. But in 1998, I got a better opportunity at Allied Domecq as a Sales Executive. I am now inspired by my own wine business.

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I love giving surprises! I would never leave a guest empty handed.

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I am blessed with an ability to get what I want and accomplish any task I choose to accept in life, professionally and personally.

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I was a vivid bike-rider before. These days I am more passionate about cars.

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I have a dream to conduct a fashion show in Hyderabad soon. I hope this dream comes true. In the next five years, I wish to have my own winery and I know I will achieve this.

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CHEERFUL COMPANIONS

By Chandni Parekh

Woofs, meows, chirps and squeaks are the sounds of our pets. These sounds bring tremendous joy. Animals can be best friends to mankind. Not because they ask no questions or make no criticism, but because they provide unconditional, unbridled, unwavering love to us. Dogs, Cats, Turtles, Rabbits, Parrots, Peacocks - the list is endless.

Choosing a pet is difficult, at times. Tulip brings a list of pets one can choose to have…

Dogs – Intelligent, loyal, happy and obedient. Big, small or miniature - if you are staying in an independent house, you can opt for a Saint Bernard, Danish Hound, German Shepherd or a Dalmatian. And if you live in an apartment, you can opt for Boxers, Pugs or Pomeranians. And for all those who love the cute miniature breeds, there are Chihuahua, Dachshunds and Ihasa Apsos. Dogs are the friendliest animals. They know when you are sad and will always be there to cheer you up.

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Cats - Cuddly, cute and coy yet the most independent among the pets – Cats live by their own rules. They need and value companionship and they make wonderful pets. These quiet creatures groom themselves and come in a wide variety of colours, coats and generally placid temperaments. Most of them are best suited to indoor as well as outdoor life. You can make a good relationship with cats and develop mutual understanding, tolerance and respect. You can opt for the playful tabby cats or Siamese cats and if you can manage to give all your attention to it then, a Persian cat.

Fish - The beautiful colours of fish would brighten up your mood and sooth you down anytime. The options are endless. While choosing fish, some of them are pond fish, marine fish, cold water fish and tropical fish. Fish need regular, methodical continuous care in order to live. And if you wish to have marine fish, care must be taken that they live only in salt water.

Birds – They make great pets, if you are staying in apartments. They are intelligent, simple to train and require minimal grooming. Their chirps would instantly make your mornings beautiful. They are very affectionate but tend to usually bond with only one member of the family. And you have a number of options in birds - Cocktails, love birds, Parrots, Doves and many more.

Rabbits - It is an undeniable fact that Rabbits are one of the most adorable pets.

They are very quiet, with extremely low malignance. They have a longer life span and provide a great first pet experience. Try opting for them, if you have spacious living areas with a garden.

Turtles - Keeping a pet turtle can be a fun and rewarding experience. They are omnivorous and when kept outdoors, hibernate from fall until spring. Turtles can also be kept indoors, but it requires a lot of maintenance. When a turtle is kept indoors, it is best to create a habitat as close to their natural one as possible. An indoor turtle habitat needs light, shade, monitored moisture and a clean water area for swimming White Mice - They make excellent pets. They are curious, gentle animals which are quite intelligent for their size. They make no loud noises, they cost very little to feed and it is a pleasure to observe and interact with. They also have limitations.

Mice, by nature are more timid than dogs and cats. Because they only weight 1-2 ounces, they are very fragile. And one must also be careful; they might escape when out of the cage.

Go ahead! Choose a pet and have any size - small or large, winged or grounded, furry or scaly. There is a pet for everyone out there!

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MOVIES REVIEWS

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MOVIES IN DECEMBER Direction – Brad Bird Cast – Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Paula Patton, Vladimir Mashkov, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg and others.

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Direction – Tarsem Singh and Dhandwar.

Cast – Mickey Rourke, Henry Cavill, Stephen Dorff, Luke Evans, Isabel Lucas, Kellan Lutz and others.

Direction – Farhan Akhtar Cast – Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, Boman Irani and others.

This time around, wilier and even more ruthless than before, Don is ready for bigger game. A master plan that will destroy all his enemies and virtually bring Europe to its knees! Roma is determined to seek vengeance; she has joined the Interpol and is part of their worldwide hunt for Don. Direction – Maneesh Sharma

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he brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion and his murderous Heraklion army are rampaging across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus. With the invincible bow, the king will be able to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. With ruthless efficiency, Hyperion and his legions destroy everything in their wake and it seems nothing will stop the evil king’s mission. As village after village is obliterated, a stonemason named Theseus vows to avenge the death of his mother in one of Hyperion’s raids. When Theseus meets the Sybelline Oracle; Phaedra, her disturbing visions of the young man’s future convince her that he is the key to stopping the destruction.

With her help, Theseus assembles a small band of followers and embraces his destiny in a final desperate battle for the future of humanity.

A terrorist bombing destroys the Kremlin, while IMF agent Ethan Hunt is carrying out an undercover operation in Moscow. The Russian government categorizes the attack as an undeclared act of war, prompting United States government to initiate a black operation known as Ghost Protocol, disavowing the entire Impossible Mission force. Hunt and his four-man team are allowed to escape from the government’s custody as part of a plan to enable them to operate outside of their agency’s command structure.

Cast – Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, Dipannita Sharma and others.

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teven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin begins with a slick animated credit sequence. Tintin is a fearless young boy reporter with no family left except for his trusty canine sidekick, Snowy. When Tintin buys a model of a ship called the Unicorn, the mustache-twirling villain Sakharine immediately asks to buy it from him, but Tintin’s not interested in selling. Soon, our hero discovers his house has been ransacked because of the model ship and he uncovers a trail of clues that lead him across the world on a race for a legendary treasure. Along the way, he encounters bumbling policemen Thomson and Thompson and a drunken sea captain named Haddock that aid him in his race against Sakharine to retrieve the treasure.

Direction – Steven Spielberg Cast – Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig, Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and others.

The movie is about Ricky Bahl, a suave and charming conman, who has conned more than 28 ladies, and has taken their money and left. He is now living an honest life, though in his life, walks in his perfect opponent Ishita, who is planning to con him. But she doesn’t know. Ricky Bahl has something else in mind.

Direction – Chris Miller Voices - Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zack Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris and others.

The film is a spinoff prequel to the Shrek franchise and it follows the character Puss in Boots on his adventures before his first appearance in Shrek 2 in 2004. Accompanied by his sidekicks, Humpty Dumpty and Kitty Softpaws, Puss is pitted against Jack and Jill, two murderous outlaws who discover an ancient power which threatens the world.

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ART AND MYSTERY

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A piece of art is like a visual language, conveying the best and the deepest of expressions, emotions and ideas...

DISTINCT FOUR This recent art exhibition brought together the works of four talented artists at Alankritha Art Gallery, pulled a good crowd. Dhiren Sasmal portrayed the soulful eyes of little girls and boys in his works, which had a potential to captivate the on looker. Nagesh Goud touched multiple subjects in his paintings, using pen, ink and metallic colours on canvas. Deepa Vedpathak worked on multiple colour areas and came up with soothing lyrical works. Jagannath Paul explored many moods and facets of women and men through simplified planes, in his works. This exhibition will be on, till December 3rd at Alankritha.

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Ph: +91-40-23113709; +91-40-40207171 email: alankritha.art@gmail.com

Each artist has a distinct style of expression which reaches out to the viewer and appeals instantly.

More for the month of December, Gallery Space presents an art by a group of artists – Laxma Goud, Vaikuntam, Prabal Roy, Anup Kumar Karar, Adandadas, Sumantho Chowdhury, Sudip Ghose, Shuva Prasanna, Sunita, Anandrao, Sachin Jaltare and others.

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Kalakriti Art Gallery covers a unique aspect of painting. Renowned artist Surya Prakash will present his most prodigious works in – A World With A View.

Address : Plot No. 468, Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, Tel: +91-40-6656 4466; Fax: +91-40-6656 5656 info@kalakriti.in

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Malaa Treon, an artist from Kampala will be displaying the best of hand paintings in – Art On Silk. Her promotion of Indian on silk is through – Wall Décor, Fashion and Lifestyle Sheer Drapes. This eminent artist can promote her caliber through a new medium altogether. Her works are available for all art enthusiasts, worldwide.

Surya Prakash’s landscapes are a tribute to a lost Sublime. The milieus that he creates are not of any specific region. They are the reflections of an imagined land. Engaged in landscape painting for the last nine years, Surya is known for the pointillist renditions of a verdure world.

The present suite of paintings is a continuation of his impressionistic landscapes, but they also reflect a new turn in approach. Interestingly, Nature wasn’t Surya’s fixation when he started out as an artist. Back then, he was busy discovering mechanized realms of human existence by exploring the eerie world of the junkyard. The muted steel bodies of battered automobiles offered him a diction that he articulated through

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abstract forms. The paintings evoked a sense of contemporariness and also marked Surya’s predilection for Abstraction. The trend began with the series - Jargon of the Junk and continued to the subsequent cycle of works - Flight where leafy forms hung in space like potent signs of ominous arrivals. Surya employs the laboured process of drip as well as pointillist techniques to create a medley of interlocking color dots that huddle together and eclipse any sharply defined boundaries. If one steps beyond formal representational skills, there are elements which suggest that Surya is not capturing a slice of land, but rather conveying a yearning for an idealized terra firma unsullied by the pollution ridden world. Indeed, the defining feature of Surya’s work is the exposition of such unnamed lands. The built up picture space initiate a sense of voyage.

‘I have one aim and that is to promote Art of India and the concept of wearing the art’ – Malaa Treon.

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hristmas has always been a sad time for young widow Holly Brown, so when she is asked to look after a remote house on the Lancashire moors, the opportunity to hide herself away is irresistible - the perfect excuse forgetting about the festivities. Sculptor - Jude Martland is determined that this year there will be no Christmas after his brother runs off with his fiancée and he is keen to avoid the family home. However; he will have to return by the twelfth night of the festivities, when the hamlet of Little Mumming, hold their historic festivities and all of his family are required to attend. Meanwhile, Holly is finding that if she wants to avoid Christmas, she has come to the wrong place. When Jude unexpectedly returns on Christmas Eve, he is far from delighted to discover that Holly seems to be holding the very family party he had hoped to avoid.

Suddenly, the blizzards come out of nowhere and the whole village is snowed in. With no escape, Holly and Jude get much more than they bargained for - it looks like the twelve days of Christmas are going to be very interesting indeed!

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o you would think - after banishing an immortal being and a fallen High Priestess, saving Stark’s life, biting health, getting a headache from Erik and almost dying; Zoey Redbird would catch a break? Sadly, a break is not in the House of Night school forecast for the High Priestess in training and her gang. Juggling three guys is anything but a stress reliever, particularly when one of them is a beautiful warrior who is so into protecting Zoey that he can sense her emotions. Speaking of stress; the dark force lurking in the tunnels under the Tulsa Depot is spreading and Zoey is beginning to believe - Stevie Rae could be responsible for a lot more than a group of misfit red fledglings. Aphrodite’s visions warn Zoey to stay away from Kalona and his dark allure, but they also show that it is Zoey who has the power to stop the evil immortal. Soon it becomes obvious that Zoey has no choice - if she doesn’t go to Kalona he will exact a fiery vengeance on those closest to her. Will Zoey have the courage to lose her life, her heart and her soul?

Find out in this spectacular installment in the House of Night Series - Tempted.

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he Immortals of Meluha - first book in the Shiva Trilogy is thrilling. It cleverly intersperses fact and fiction, introduces unimaginable mythological and historical characters and keeps you hooked all the time. The story takes place in the imaginary land of Meluha and how they are saved from their wars by a nomad named Shiva. It begins with the Meluhan king – Daksha, inviting tribes to stay at his country, one of them being Shiva’s tribe. They soon come to recognize Shiva as their fabled saviour called Neelkanth after he devours a poison which turns his throat blue. Shiva decides to help the Meluhans in their war against the Chandravanshis, who had joined forces with a cursed group called - Nagas. However, in his journey and the resulting fight that ensues, Shiva learns how his choices actually reflected who he aspires to be and how it led to dire consequences. The plot moves at a brisk pace, most of the characters are well etched out and the readers’ attention is never allowed to flag with over-indulgence in any of the plot-points. The romance between Shiva and Nandi gives almost a Bollywood kind of feel but ultimately turns out to be immensely enjoyable. It brings out the human side of Shiva and it does take time to adjust to his profanities and non-God side. Purists may have a little problem with the names of the weapons included, but if readers can relate more with the characters due to such nuances, it is absolutely fine. Finally, the book ends with a lot of promise and a battle for the supremacy. The set-up surely leaves you wanting more.

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Neeru’s was started in 1971, when my mother started a small shop with tailoring and embroidery of superior & intricate designs. In 1979, we then established one of India’s first retail outlets that were exclusively devoted to one of the most popular and finest ladies dress wear - Salwar Kameez. In 1983, Neeru’s started manufacturing and wholesale under the name of Neeru textiles, supplying its quality fabrics to over 1000 retailers India-wide, without branding. Neeru’s today has created a brand in itself for it has all the ingredients that make it irresistible for a clientele from all over INDIA & NRI’s mainly from UK, USA, Canada, Middle East & other countries...

Today 2011, we are the best and stand No. 1 as a women ethnic brand in India.

The business journey teaches and changes everyone. How do you think it has changed you?

Why did you choose Hyderabad? And how the city is now, in terms of tradition and fashion.

How easy was it for you to reach the place where you stand today?

Your take on your success?

Started as necessity and later became passion.

Things which kept you going through the struggle?

Any businessperson would say that an alternative name of business is risk and so it is to me. Taking initiatives, innovating, identifying the opportunities, exploring the niche markets are all factors which drive you to success technically. But, what’s more important is how strong are you personally to tackle struggle? So for me personally the thing which kept me going through the struggle or at any point of time is - passion.

Passion for work, more and more work!

Describe your journey so far?

We are the first to start salwar suits and lehengas in India, in the year 1979. Then we started handloom without any sort of branding going to shop to shop in the year 1984. Today, handloom got its own status.

Latter on, in the year 1992, we were the first to have blouse in 2/2.

Neeru’s always believes in being a trendsetter rather than a trend follower. Precisely the USP of Neeru’s is providing with the best and latest of ethnic fashion at a reasonable price tag.

Another USP of Neeru’s is its clientele reach and distribution system, which is why, Neeru’s today has created a brand in itself and has clientele from all over India and NRIs mainly from UK, USA, Canada, Middle East & other countries.

Any such incident, which has made you remember the most or has affected you in more than a way?

In Mid 1980, I went to Delhi carrying handloom and salwar suits to south extension best stores for selling. At that time south extension store were known as leading stores in India. When I showed them up our collection they literary started laughing on me and said handloom is only meant for maids not for us. I was very much keen on my work and went store to store. At last, I got order from 3 stores for small consignment at that time handloom was only consider for lower grade people.

But today handloom got its own status. But was funnier when the same stores, who were laughing on me, started selling handloom with status.

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The journey wasn’t easy, yet not so tough. At Neeru’s we had always believed to identify the opportunities and exploit it. Simple mantra the four Ps - price, product, place and promotion. All these need to be given equal importance and fulfilled. The retail industry in India is still at its early stages with a lot of potential and growth, hence providing retailers like us chance to explore and reach out to the customers and provide them with their fashion needs. We at Neeru’s have diversified to reach out to the maximum in terms of ethnic and hence launched our sub-brands - Yuva by Neeru’s - fashion accessories brand and Little Neeru’s - ethnic wear for Kids. Also our website - www.neerus.com is a medium to purchase Neeru’s products online.

What do you feel is your usp?

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Neeru’s is based in Hyderabad, my hometown. In 1971, when Neeru’s was started, Hyderabad was an unexploited city in terms of fashion but yes, tradition did exist. Neeru’s established its first outlet which was then famous by the name Punjabi Suit Store/Salwar Kameez Store. Later, in the coming years I wanted to bring Hyderabad on the Indian fashion map and hence, contributed towards changing the retail concept in Hyderabad in 1990s. Neeru’s then became a fashion need amongst the Hyderabadi ladies and today it is a well-established national women ethnic wear brand.

In 1980, few incidents have given me much strength to continue my work along with criticism on handloom.

You owe your success to?

Its always said that behind every successful man there is a woman, its true in my case as well but with plural form – women i.e, my inspiration - my Mother and my strength is my wife - Mrs. Neeru Kumar.

How do you look at your future?

We at Neeru’s are alongside, planning/implementation under-way to expand within the diameters of malls - seamless and shop-n-shop, all around India. We are currently intending to spread out within south India, mainly - the twin-cities of Hyderabad-Secunderabad and rest of Andhra Pradesh, Bangalore, Chennai, etc. Later moving up North.

Advice to the readers of Tulip?

Always have faith in yourself and work with passion. Be optimistic and always believe that no matter how much success we confront, we are still learners.

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SOUTH AMERICAN WINTER DESTINATIONS

Tourism in Peru makes up the nation’s third largest industry, behind fishing and mining. Tourism is directed towards archeological monuments, ecotourism in the Peruvian Amazon, cultural tourism in colonial cities, gastronomic tourism, adventure tourism and beach tourism. According to a Peruvian government study, the satisfaction rate for tourists after visiting Peru is 94%.

Panoramic Shot of Machu Picchu, looking towards Huayna Picchu

UNESCO World Heritage Site MACHU PICCHU – Lost City Of The Incas It is the most familiar icon in the Inca world. The central buildings of Machu Picchu use the classical Inca architectural style of polished drystone walls of regular shape. Many junctions in the central city are so perfect that it is said not even a blade of grass fits between the stones.

Inca walls had numerous design details that helped protect them against collapsing during an earthquake. Doors and windows are trapezoidal and tilt inward from bottom to top corners usually are rounded; inside corners often incline slightly into the rooms and L-shaped blocks often were used to tie outside corners of the structure together. These walls do not rise straight from bottom to top, but are offset slightly from row to row.

INTIHUATANA STONE The Sun-Tier is believed to have been designed as an astronomic clock or calendar by the Incas. The Intihuatana stone is one of many ritual stones in South America. These stones are arranged to point directly at the sun during the winter solstice. The name of the stone (coined perhaps by Bingham) is derived from the Quechua language - Inti means

Circular Plaza - Chavin Sun and Wata - is the verb root ‘to tie, hitch (up)’ (huata- is simply a Spanish spelling). The Quechua - na suffix derives nouns for tools or places. Hence inti watana is literally an instrument or place to ‘tie up the sun’, often expressed in English as The Hitching Post of the Sun. The Inca believed the stone held the sun in its place along its annual path in the sky. The stone is situated at 13°9’48” S. At midday on November 11th and January 30th the sun stands almost above the pillar, casting no shadow at all. On June 21st the stone is casting the longest shadow on his southern side and on December 21st a much shorter one on his northern side.

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This archaeological site contains ruins and artifacts and is occupied by later cultures by the Chavín, a major pre-Inca culture. Chavín de Huántar is located north of modern day Lima at the merging of two rivers - the Mosna and Huanchecsa Rivers. As a result this site allows for easy transportation and, at the same time, limited access to outsiders. Chavín de Huántar itself is located on a lowland valley where the two rivers merge and high altitude valleys are located nearby. It has been suggested that Chavin de Huantar served as the meeting place of the natural and cosmic forces. The area is known to have natural hot springs as well as an awe-inspiring view of the Huantsan peak which could both add to religious significance of the site.

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Plaza de Armas - Cuzco

CUZCO It is a major tourist destination and receives almost 2 million visitors a year. It is designated as the Historical Capital of Peru by the Constitution of Peru. The surrounding area, located in the Huatanay Valley, is strong in gold mining and agriculture, including corn, barley, quinoa, tea and coffee.

Calla Hutan Rumiyuq Street is the most visited by tourists. On the street Hatun Rumiyoq (Of the Old Rock) was the palace of Inca Roca, which was converted to the Archbishop’s residence. Along this street that runs from the Plaza de Armas to the Barrio de San Blas, one can see the Stone of Twelve Angles, which is viewed as marvel of ancient stonework and has become emblematic of the city’s history.

Satellite Photo of Nazca Lines

La Compania Church is considered one of the best examples of colonial baroque style on the American continents. Its façade is carved in stone and its main altar is made of carved wood covered with gold leaf. It was built over an underground chapel. This church has a valuable collection of colonial paintings of the Cusco School.

NAZCA LINES These are a series of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The high, arid plateau stretches more than 80 kilometers (50 mi) between the towns of Nazca and Palpa on the Pampas de Jumana about 400 km south of Lima. The hundreds of individual figures range in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish, sharks, orcas, llamas and lizards. People trying to preserve the Nazca Lines are concerned about threats of pollution and erosion caused by deforestation in the region.

UCAYALI The region of Ucayali is in the Peruvian Amazon. Its capital - Pucallpa, is the second largest city in the Peruvian Amazon after Iquitos. The department is home to a variety of geological monuments such as waterfalls. Tourist lodges are abundant, allowing visitors to experience the Peruvian Amazon firsthand. The large bodies of water such as the Jungle Rivers and lakes are perfect for aquatic sports such as water skiing, rowing, and fishing. The Ucayali river passes through the department and is the most important mode of transportation.

Ruins of Sacsayhuaman

HUASCARAN NATIONAL PARK It was also pronounced as Natural Heritage of Humanity and recognized as Reserve of Biosphere Core. The highest mountain in Peru is located in the park (also named Huascarán, reaching 6,768 meters high). It is possible to walk among mountains of over 6000 m in height without being an experienced mountaineer, although there are peaks which attract the most dedicated climbers. As well as this, ecotourism, horse riding, skiing and guided archaeological excursions are all popular.

Night View of Coricancha Coricancha and Convent of Santo Domingo - The Coricancha (Quri Kancha) was the most important sanctuary dedicated to the Sun god Inti at the time of the Inca Empire. This temple was named the site of gold because all its walls were covered with gold leaf by the Incas.

Rio Abiseo National Park - The most famous archaeological site in the Rio Abiseo park is Gran Pajatén, a ruined settlement atop a forested ridge overlooking the Montecristo River canyon. Nearby are the ruins of Los Pinchudos a series of cliff tombs discovered by Pataz villagers in the early 1970s. Gran Pajatén, Los Pinchudos and other archaeological remains identified in the park are usually attributed to the Chachapoyas culture. The most extensive archaeological work done in Rio Abiseo Park was led by the University of Colorado during the mid-1980s.

Huascarán National Park is home to mountains ranging from 2000 to over 6000 m in height. Huascarán, the mountain from which the park takes its name, is the highest in Peru at 6768 m, and rises above nearby peaks such as Alpamayo and Pisco.

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Quality of life is the most important thing one can wish to have. Good health combined with happiness helps us achieve a high quality of life. Fitness is what makes us achieve these things, as quality of life is only attained by a healthy life and fitness makes a life healthy. Tulip presents you the importance of keeping yourself fit in today’s world, concerns over six-pack abs and ways to attain a good, lean, muscular physique…

FITNESS AMONG MEN Myths, Interesting Facts, Possibilities…

By Aditya Tej

GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION – The condition of being suitable…

Fitness is just as important as good health. It correlates directly with our health. Society’s attitude towards health and fitness has changed over the past few years and we are all much more aware of the need to be positive about our health and recognize the importance of physical fitness than ever before. We are encouraged to adopt a positive attitude to our health by taking better care of both our bodies and minds - but what does positive health and keeping fit really mean? Positive health is about maintaining a minimum level of health and fitness to keep your body looking and feeling good, but also maintaining a level of physical fitness which will enable you to manage and enjoy your daily lifestyle.

Health and fitness is determined by what we eat, how we live our lives, our choice of leisure pursuits and what we do to keep ourselves physically fit.

Remaining physically fit is important for the following reasons – Maintaining a good level of physical fitness will give you a feeling of better health through increased energy and vitality, making you feel better about yourself and about your life. Being fit helps the activities in your life easier to manage; it keeps your body in shape and keeps you looking good, which in turn provides the feel good factor making you work more efficiently and effectively.

Facts to understand, if you are ever going to lose your bellyfat and get six-pack abs –

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Many so-called healthy foods are actually cleverly disguised junk foods and stimulate you to gain more belly fat. Yet the diet food marketing industry continues to lie to you, so they can maximize their profits.

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over men who look lean. Lean look is the new trend and work for newage actors and models. It is strange the way bulkier body look faded, though it was once a craze and fashion. A flat toned stomach and six pack abs are the new physical standards of attractiveness and fitness, we have to match up to. Clearly having a fat mid section is not attractive. No one likes love handles or a fat belly except on Santa Claus.

MEN AND THEIR 6-PACK OBSESSION We all have ab muscles. Those are the ones responsible for that 6 pack abs look. But in most people, abs is covered with layers of fat. And excess abdominal fat is dangerous.

According to a recent survey, men with not-too-good looking physique, dream about having 6-packs at least 3 times a day (most of them aged 20 – 30). Women too, tend to have an impression that men with 6-pack / wash-board abs look more attractive.

A FEW TIPS TO GAIN FLAT ABS are actually the least effective methods of getting flat six pack abs.

Boring repetitive cardio exercise routines are not the best ways to lose body fat and uncover those six pack abs. Ab belts, ab-rockers, ab-loungers and other infomercial ab-gimmicks – they are all a complete waste of your time and money. Despite the misleading infomercials, the perfectly chiseled fitness models in the commercials did not get their perfect body by using that ab contraption.

They got their perfect body through real workouts and real nutrition strategies.

Always remember that in order to reduce fat anywhere on the body, you will need to take in fewer calories than your body uses; so if you attack by lowering your calorie intake and then adding exercise to

BULK IS OUT – LEAN IS IN Looking back to models, actors in the movie industry a decade ago; they all believed in and had beefed up, well toned, bulkier bodies.

While the urge to gain 6-pack abs continues within, people are aiming to have this new look on them. Many actors starting from Hollywood, like – Robert Pattison and Peter Facinelli from Twilight fame, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling; to many among Tollywood like – Ram Charan Teja, Naga Chaitanya and others are now willing to maintain this lean body mass look, as it is the in-thing. We have also seen girls going mad

your day, you will begin to burn off the low ab fat. One thing everyone should know that - wash-board, lean body cannot be attained in one day. It takes weeks and in fact months of sheer determination, workout routines and patience. If it is achieved in a lesser time, it doesn’t last for a longer time. 6-packs achieved after a long, strenuous work-out sessions for months together, stay for longer. One must strengthen abdominal muscles while at the same time lose body fat. One must use a journal to record daily activities, towards achieving this goal. A spiral notebook makes a wonderful journal because the pages remain in chronological order. Review the entries in your journal at least once each week. This provides great perspective on your progress.

Try to eat five or six small meals throughout the day. A typical meal might consist of one serving of carbs and one serving of protein. Each serving should be no larger than the palm of your hand. This will regulate your metabolism. Avoid skipping meals.

Many people find that using medicine balls or stability balls add excellent variety to their workouts. Use the medicine ball for added weight on your routines and use the stability ball for a variety of crunches. If you are focusing on building muscles because you are already reasonably thin, there are lots of passive exercises you can do throughout the day. For instance; while sitting at a desk, you can continually clench your stomach. Or conversely, you could do this every time you walk through a door. Develop these simple habits and you will be surprised at the effectiveness over time.

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Get Bold LIPS, Smoky EYES and Glowing SKIN

Archana Patel studied at National Institute of Fashion Technology. She got graduated at

Glasgow Caledonian in Scotland. Fashion was always synonymous with her. She was always inclined towards making people look smart and chic in her clothes and well groomed at hercouture salon - Ashton Pierra. Her salon has experts from hair, skin, makeup, nail. Ashton Pierra makes every client, feel on top of the world. Taking the focus to make-up, Archana suggests every woman needs to refresh their looks, according to the occasion and season.

Makeup can define one’s persona and change perception. Ashton Pierra uses - Mac, Kryolyn, Dior and makeup studio. The skin needs to be nourished. For that, a balanced diet and regular cleanups and once a month O3+ brightening facial will keep you fresh and young...

The Focus - Smoky, seductive eyes!

The Secrets 1. Apply an eye shadow primer that closely matches the colour of your lids; a very thin layer is enough to keep the shadow from creasing, fading or smudging - and won’t make the colour look cakey.

2. Use a brush to blend a shimmery lavender eye shadow from your upper lash line to just above the crease of your lid. With a liner brush, trace the same shade below your bottom lashes. (Although the purple you see here flatters every skin tone, if you are pale and a little colour-shy, you can try a lighter shade.)

3. Apply two coats of mascara. A volumizing formula will add the length and thickness you need to match the dramatic effect of the colourful shadow.

Complete the look!

Blend a Raspberry blush on the apples of your cheeks - make sure it’s matte (shimmer on your eyes and face is too much of a good thing). A bronze lipstick is a perfect complement to bold, colour-saturated eye makeup.

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Use M.A.C. Grey or silver color eye shadow or body shop D3015A (silver) and D3477(brown) as base eye shadow. l Use M.A.C. black eye liner for the top and bottom rims and contour the corner of the eyes. l Use M.A.C. Bad black opulash mascara. Apply 2 or 3 coats for better result. l

The Focus - striking, bold lips!

The Secrets -

1. Choose a colour a couple of shades brighter than your natural lip tone. As a rule, Raspberry shades complement a fair complexion, true red flatters olive skin and burgundies work beautifully against dark complexions.

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2. Dab on the lipstick straight from the tube, but confine the colour to the centre of your lips. Then use your finger to blend the colour out to the corners of your mouth. (Wedded to wearing gloss? Use the wand to apply a thin layer, concentrating the colour on the middle of your mouth.)

3. Blot away excess colour with a tissue so it becomes more subtle - and stays put. (If you are going with a gloss, don’t blot; but do blend concealer around your lips first to prevent smudging.)

Complete the look!

Keep eye makeup minimal - Blend an earth-tone eye shadow over your lids and apply one coat of lengthening mascara.

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If you have thin lips, use the liner a little outside your lips and for thick lips, use the liner inside your lips. Apply lipstick with a brush and then finally apply lip-gloss lightly on the top it.

Following are the recommended lipsticks for bold lips - M.A.C.lipstick VIVA GLAM 1 AA9, Chambor lipstick Silk Pop, Mary Kay lipstick Red Salsa, etc and any other bold colors like blood red and orange color lipsticks are recommended.

The Focus - gorgeous, glowy skin!

The Secrets 1. You probably already use concealer to minimize blemishes, dark spots and under eye circles, but it’s worth taking the time to use a fine-pointed brush for precise application.

And don’t forget the inner corners of your eyes, where most of us have shadows.

2. One foundation does not fit all. Powder formulas give a natural finish and are easy to touch up. They are fairly sheer. So if you need more coverage or have fine lines around your eyes and lips (which powder can accentuate), try a liquid instead.

3. For the best skin, only better effect, apply foundation with a brush or latex sponge, blending back and forth (not just in one direction).

4. After you swirl a soft pink blush on the apples of your cheeks (blending it up a little toward your ears), lightly brush a honey brown highlighter just under the blush to give definition to your cheekbones.

Complete the look!

Trace a gray eyeliner (it’s more low-key than black and flatters every skin tone) along your upper lash line and dab a pink or red-tinted balm on your lips.

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To keep the concealer and foundation longer, apply loose or M.A.C. pressed powder NC40 BC 9 .

Follow it with the application of eye shadow with neutral shades like brown e.g M.A.C BB8. Play on plums eye shadow or body shop XE001CD eye shadow.

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DENTISTRY

ADVANCEMENTS AND BENEFITS

Dr. Arpitha

A smile makes a day better! It is time now to upgrade ourselves with the most modern technologies, treatments and advises from Dentists. Dr. Arpitha, Deputy Manager at Denty’s Dental Care, talks to Tulip about common dental complaints among people these days and how to tackle them...

Disease of gums is directly related to Diabetes and latest Tell me what you like about Dentistry Dentistry is one field which makes the people - smile confidently, either the esthetics wise or healthy breath wise.

Common Dental ailments I would list a few common now-a-days • Bad breath, Gingivitis, Dental caries or cavities • Among kids, non eruption or slow eruption of permanent teeth (meaning the permanent teeth do not erupt on time).

study shows that it is related to Cardiac ailments… gums and that is; teeth are used to grind, chew the food into smaller pieces and along with saliva is sent for digestion. It makes it easy for the stomach to digest and send nutrients into the blood. Therefore if we take care of teeth right from young, they would remain strong at the time of need - that is old age, where in stomach functionality is lowered and need of nutrients in the body is more. The teeth should be there to chew the food down as much as possible and send to the stomach to digest and send nutrients properly to body.

• Among kids, over retained deciduous teeth (milk teeth not appearing on time).

Importance of keeping teeth and gums clean Most of them do not understand one major quality of the teeth and

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How to tackle teeth problems The best way is to have a schedule made, to visit Dentist once in 6 months for check up and regular cleaning. The dentist will handle all the problems.

Diagnosis and treatment of Gingivitis Most of the population is suffering with one kind of Gingivitis. Basically anything irritating the gums, will lead to inflammation of gums called Gingivitis. Regular prophylaxis (cleaning), will take away all the irritants near the gums. Also drink plenty of water in a day to keep the mouth hydrated, dryness of mouth also will irritate the gums.

How do you think Dental profession has changed over the last 15 years in India Over past few years, awareness among people about teeth has changed. It’s good to see people giving importance to teeth. Dentists undergo lot of training and education just like a regular MBBS, takes same amount of time. In past few years, the curriculum wise also has been upgraded lot to understand even the whole body systems. Dental profession has become one of the most wanted professions. Taking the whole world into consideration, it’s a passion to work with teeth, with latest technology and advancements. So much can be done to give a wonderful, beautiful smile on every face.

What stresses do dentists face other than their time management Dentists work on micro level! Teeth being small and opening of mouth would be restricted - Dentists are usually probe for stressing their neck and fingers. So physically this would be a greatest challenge that they have to take.

Getting or matching 90% of patients’ expectations also is a stress in cosmetic dentistry. Other than that, prices are high due to the equipment and materials used, which would stress dentist and patients.

Can you tell us about any modern advances in dentistry For general public point of view, there are huge advances in modern dentistry. To name a few are • Implants to replace missing teeth, could be one to many.

Ceramic Veneers - Dentistry • Fixed dentures with implants and no more removable ones.

• Laser Dentistry to reduce pain and bleeding and faster healing.

• Most of all - metal free and all ceramic crowns.

• Technology wise a lot! Say - digitalized X-Rays, Rotary Endodontics, intra oral cameras, etc…

How is Dentistry different to other jobs It’s not a 9 to 5 job although Dentists work from 10 am to 9 pm. We do take back patients’ pain, outcomes, etc… on our heads. We are connected to patient emotionally, say to relieve pain. We go through it, to make them happy. We work hard to get a best possible smile.

Simple home tips to follow, in order to have healthy teeth and gums Brush twice a day (3 minutes) Floss once a day (1 min) Clean your tongue (1 min) Rinse with plenty of water or mouth wash Spend 5 min in 24 hours for your teeth And once in 6 months visit to Dentist Healthy teeth and happy smiles are what we (Dentists) believe in.

- As told to Aditya Tej

Reverse the age ‘Aging is a normal process of body in normal people, but a Yogi defies age and logic, he is not a normal human being’ - says Yogi Ashwini. Let’s try and understand it as an experiment! Count the number of times you breathe in a minute. If your breath count is between 7-8, it indicates balance. If it is 10-20, then it indicates imbalance. Beyond 25, it indicates complete imbalance and chaos. How? Let’s understand. The speed with which we breathe is directly proportional to the speed with which we age. As we breathe in we inhale Oxygen, the prime property of oxygen is combustion or burning. As a result of this process energy is produced, this process is commonly known as metabolism. The cells of our body use this energy produced by the way of metabolism for day to day functioning of the body. Modern lifestyle believes in increasing metabolism for losing weight, staying fit, etc. On the contrary, it works in opposite manner as, the faster a cell produces energy, faster it dies and regenerates itself, a new cell comes up in its place. Every new cell which gets regenerated is weaker than the previous one. That is ageing of the body.

To add on, the by-product of combustion is a toxin called ama in Sanskrit, which corrodes the internal organs of the body further weakening the body. A deeper yogic point of view illustrates that faster metabolism causes faster ageing of the body. Looking at the glow and strength Yogi Ashwini exudes and practitioners of Sanatan Kriya amply proves the efficacy of yogic sciences and the system it follows. A yogi’s health, radiance and strength far exceeds a normal person as he controls prana, with which he is able to keep the ageing process in complete control.

Sanatan Kriya comprising of 5 easily comprehensible parts/steps of yoga is a powerful technique, which has led even the doctors of Indian Medical Association(IMA) to recognize and certify its efficacy and results. For validation one can check www.dhyanfoundation.com.

Some of the books written by Yogiji are Sanatan Kriya 51 Miracles.... And A Haunting, Thoughts........of the Inner World, Sanatan Kriya - Basic....

Essence of Yoga, Sanatan Kriya 51 Chamatkar... Aur Pataal Ka Darshan.

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Versatile Wallpapers

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Always select wallpapers in a vertical position and not on a table-top. Stand the wallpaper pattern book or sample piece against a wall...

Wallpaper can add the finishing touch to any room, but it is better to start a room scheme with the wallpaper, as it has the strongest affect on the final atmosphere of the room. Wallpaper can create depth, dimension, drama or simplicity and elegance when you follow a few simple steps.

The choice of wallpaper can make a room look more spacious or more intimate, even hallways and corridors. Look for wallpaper which can add the scale and colour to a room, that will give it a desired feel.

Why paper?

There is no better way to add colour, pattern and texture to your walls all at once.

Choose your style Selecting wallpaper is tougher than picking paint, because you are picking colour and pattern. Start by making a design board. Include pictures from magazines which will inspire the room, colours

you will be using and any finishes or pictures of furniture. Once you have established a mood and direction, picking the right wall covering gets easier.

Get samples When you find a paper you like in a book, order a sample. If you shop online, ask your wallpaper resources to send you goodsized samples of your top three to five favourites.

Live with them When the samples arrive, resist the temptation to order twenty rolls right away.

First you have to live with them. Tape the samples to your wall for a few days. Walk around your house and see if they feel at home with the other rooms. You want a sense of belonging!

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The best rooms to paper are rooms without soft furnishings. Dining rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms are great places to start.

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It’s not forever Gone are the days when it was easier to take out the wall than remove old wallpaper. Today’s wallpaper is easy to apply and remove. If you do not like what you picked in a few years, no big deal.

Consider durability For kitchens and kids’ baths, pick a paper with vinyl. Other rooms can handle paper.

Feeling timid?

Play Walls do not have to be completely covered and borders can go places other than the top of the wall. Try hanging borders a foot from the ceiling or around a door. Mix patterns! Consider papering the ceiling too.

Darpan Furnishing Store

Door No.4-1-882/1,2,3 Reddy Hostel Shopping Complex, Beside Surya Theatre, Tilak Road, Abids, Hyderabad - 500001 +(91)-40-66049291

Benten Vesta Furnishing

1010&1011, 3rd Floor, Beside Marriott Hotel, Lower Tank Bund RD, Secunderabad - 500003 +(91)-(40)-64568888

Studio Orion

Plot No 1262, Near Check Post, Road No 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500034 +(91)-(40)-65344444, 23550024, 65587354

Master Pieces

Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. +(91)-(40)-23318846

Walls & Floors

APM squar: 6-3-252/1/7/1 Erramanzil, Opp. IIPM, Road No 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. +(91)-(40)-64602971

Muslin

Plot No. 62, Road No 1, Jubilee Hills, Hyderbad +(91)-(40)-40189660

Maayas Furnishings

Furniture World Building, Plot No 1, Journalists Colony, Road No. 3, Banjara Hiils, Hyderabad +(91)-(40)-23351222

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Choose a classic pattern like damask, a tasteful stripe or toile. Paper that looks like a faux finish, are also safe.

Home Studio

8-2-309/3/B1&B2, Road No 14, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad +(91)-(40)-65144866

Wall King

9 & 10, Unity House, Hotel Emerald Lane, Abids, Hyderabad, +(91)-(40)-23202255

Seasons Furnishing

8-2-686/B/6, 1st Floor, Road No 12, Banjara Hills, Opp. Volvo Showroom, Hyderabad +(91)-(40)-23386958

Skippers

Nagarjuna Circle, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad +(91)-(40)-23355404

Home Mart

1-4-909, Bakaram Road, Musheerabad, Hyderabad +(91)-(40)-27611217

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Desi Fast Food

Want to eat something? Feeling hungry, but don’t know how to prepare? Here are a few of our own Indian fast dishes, which are easy to make and can have it any time in a day or on any occasion.

Bread Pakoda

Homemade Indian Pizza

Ingredients -

Ingredients 2 pizza breads, 2 Amul or any other cheese cubes, 1/2 cup tomato ketchup, 2 onions, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup cheese spread and 2 capsicums.

4-5 bread slices, 1 cup gram flour (Besan), 1/4th tsp. turmeric powder salt to taste, 1/2 tsp. ajwain, red chili powder to taste, 1/4th tsp. garam masala powder, water for batter and oil for frying.

Optional - You can add chicken, if you want.

Making of Bread Pakoda -

Method of preparation -

• Cut bread slices into desired shapes.

• In a bowl; add gram flour salt, chili powder, garam masala, ajwain and mix it.

• Now by pouring little water at a time, make a smooth batter.

Heat oil in a kadhai.

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Cut the vegetables into rings.

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Grate cheese.

• Spread the ketchup on the pizza bread.

• Now spread the rings of the vegetables.

• Dip bread pieces in the batter and fry till crisp on medium flame.

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Lastly spread cheese and cheese spread.

• Serve bread pakora hot with green chutney and tomato sauce.

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Bake in a pre-heated oven for 10 minutes and serve hot.

Your Pizza is ready to eat now.

Cheese Tikka Croissant Ingredients - 4 croissant buns, 250 gm cottage cheese, 2 green chilis, 2 pieces of ginger, 1/2 cup curd, 1/4 tsp. chili powder, salt to taste, 2 green cardamoms, 1 tsp. gram flour, 1-2 drops of orange colour and oil for fry.

Method of Preparation •

Cut the cheese into 1/2 square pieces.

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Grind green chilis, green cardamoms and ginger.

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Hang curds in a cloth.

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Remove all water.

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Mix together all ingredients and let the cottage cheese marinate for 2-3 hours.

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Heat a non-stick pan and fry cheese pieces, applying a little oil on both sides

or roast in an oven or tandoor.

• Now cut the tops of the buns and scoop them.

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Fill the mixture in scooped buns, place the tops, apply a little butter over them and bake in a preheated over for 15 minutes at moderate.

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Daal Kachodi

Besan Dhokla

Ingredients - 3/4 cup skinless dried black beans (Urad), 4 cups flour, 1 green chili chopped, 1/2 tsp. salt, oil for deep frying, 1 tbsp. anise seeds (Saunf), 1 tsp. coriander seeds, 1 tsp. white cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp. red chili powder, 1/4 tsp. asafoetida powder.

Ingredients - 350gms gram flour (Besan), 1 cup curd (stirred), 1 tsp. green chilis (paste), 1 tsp. ginger (paste), salt to taste, 1 tsp. soda bi-carb / eno fruit salt, 1 lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder, 1 tbsp. oil - for tampering, few curry leaves, 1 tsp. mustard seeds, 2 tsp. oil, coriander leaves (chopped), 2-3 green chilis (vertically slit).

Method of Preparation • Soak the beans in water overnight then rinse and drain.

Method of Preparation -

• Sift the flour and gradually add enough water to make soft dough.

Cover the dough with damp cloth and leave for 30 minutes.

• In a bowl add gram flour (besan), curd and water.

• Mix well and make a smooth batter. The batter should be of thick consistency.

• Add salt and set aside for 4 hours covered with a lid.

• Take the ginger and green chili paste and add to the batter. Also add turmeric powder and mix well.

• Keep the steamer or cooker ready on gas.

• Grease a baking dish (it should fit in the steamer or cooker).

• Now in small bowl take a tsp. of soda bi-carb or eno, 1 tsp. oil and lemon juice and mix well.

• Add this to the batter and mix well.

• Pour the batter into the greased pan and steam for 10-12 minutes or till done.

• Cool for sometime and cut into big cubes.

• Heat little oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Allow to splutter. Remove and pour it over Dhoklas.

• Garnish the besan Dhokla with coriander and slited green chilis.

• Serve with hari chutney.

• Grind the drained beans with the chili powder, salt and spices to make stuffing. Mix well and divide it into 16 equal portions.

• Divide the dough into 16, using wet hands and smear each portion with a little oil.

• Flatten and roll out into 2 inch round.

• Wrap one portion of stuffing in each round and roll into a smooth ball, using greased hands.

• Flatten and roll into a 3-4 inch round.

• Heat plenty of oil in a deep frying pan or a kadhai.

• Now lift the rolled kachori and carefully slip it into the hot oil.

• Immediately start flickering hot oil over the top of it with a spatula, so that it will swell up like a ball.

• This should take only a few seconds. Flip the kachori over and cook the other side until golden brown. Serve the Dal Kachori hot with chutney.

LITTLE ITALY Restaurant Italians are one of the few people in the world who are truly passionate about their food. They take a lot of pride in their cooking and love their food fresh from the pan. Little Italy pioneered the romance that is associated with Italian cuisine in India. They started their journey from Pune as La Pizzeria at a time when very few people in India knew the taste and authenticity of this cuisine. Neither Penne, Fuseli, Spaghetti were commonly heard of nor were they available at stores in India. La Pizzeria was more like a traditional pizza house at the beginning with a limited offering of Pastas and other dishes. As the popularity and demand increased they slowly started adding up other dishes, such as Daily specials - pastas, soups and salads along with our existing menu. La Pizzeria became a huge hit with locals and foreigners alike. It became a preferred dining destination for people of Pune. They are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations every time they visit. Little Italy is passionate about consistently enhancing and improving the Little Italy brand. They aim to seize every opportunity to innovate and lead the industry in order to serve customers better. The restaurant is inspired to bring to an experience of vibrant and true Italian cuisine that transcends you to this exotic world of fine dining.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

By Chandni Parekh

A global cuisine restaurant Zafraan Exotica Mozzarella is a welcoming place, if you wish to be spoilt for choice. A perfect place to sample a wide variety of cuisines!

Vegetarian restaurant Jalpaan brings together all the elements of a fine dining. Experience the exotic and exclusive cuisines with impeccable services and under beautiful ambience – all at affordable prices.

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niqueness of this restaurant is its décor. The elegantly backed ambience ensues a time of sophistication, relaxes your senses and gives an impeccable dining experience. It includes To The Sky area; which gives a pleasure of fine dining, amidst cool winds and tranquility. Serene and cozy atmosphere is further enhanced with its spectacular outdoor arena.

Although Mozzarella is a global cuisine restaurant, it specializes in Mexican, Continental, Italian, Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisines and sizzlers. Dal Zafrani, Palak Chaat, Grilled Fish Sizzler, Ratouille Risotto Lemon, Rosemary Chicken and Biryanis are mouth-watering. Oriental decor with gurgling water bodies add to its grandeur. Their signature cocktails like chocolate flavored Martinis and Paan Martinis are worth indulging in.

The most savoured dish of this restaurant is Roti-Pe-Boti - a starter in which tender morsels of marinated Lamb are roasted and topped on baby Tawa Roti. Do not miss out on their lip smacking desserts - Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse Cannelloni, which are sinfully delicious.

Mozzarella has now started with buffets. The weekday buffet is priced at Rs. 295 (+taxes) and their Sunday brunch offers a wide range of dishes, priced at Rs. 400 (+taxes). They also provide outside area for private get-togethers and parties.

Roja; Tollywood Actress and Politician, says – ‘It’s a really nice restaurant and I come here at least once a week. I also have celebrated my daughter’s birthday here and I am a big fan of the Roti-peBoti and Chicken Biryani here.’

Zafraan Exotica Mozzarella 1st Floor, 12th Square, opposite Audi showroom, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Contact : 64625500.

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he restaurant is surreal and divine with chocolate brown interiors and contrast of steel. Though there is usage a multi-coloured lightning, it will be pleasing to an eye.

The menu tantalizes every hardcore vegetarian with a vast range of dishes from India, Mexico, Italy and Thailand. Some of their best starters are the Thilli Baby Corn, Karara Palak Chaat, Roti pe Paneer ki Boti and the house favorite is The big Nachos.

Apart from being a global vegetarian cuisine restaurant, they specialize in Italian and Indian dishes. The Sabz Tilli Milli Kheema, Amritsari Masala Paneer, Vilayti Sabz Biryani, the cheese and original fondues and Masala Mafia with Macaroni are definitely worth trying.

They also have mini mocktail bar which gives you a variety of Indian mocktails like Annanas Ka Paanna and Soda Sikanji Chandan Sherbet.

Indian desserts like Aam ka meetha and Litchi Ki Tehri are the most recommended.

The most enjoyed dish of this restaurant is the complimentary Pan shot – Jalpaan, a concoction made from Betel leaves, Gulkhand - milk and sugar given at the end of every meal.

Along with the a la carte menu, Jalpaan offers lunch buffet priced at Rs. 249 /- and banquette hall facility which can accommodate around 300 people.

Two important elements - fine dining and taste were very well taken care of and when it comes to ending your taste buds with authentic flavors, Chef Kaustav Pandey won’t leave a stone unturned. Go ahead and enjoy the whole new dining saga!

JALPAAN 6-3-1112 , 4th floor, Oasis Cener, Above Splash, Somajiguda Phone - 40179999, 40189999.

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What’s in Fashion

India has a rich and varied textile heritage, where every region has its own unique native costume and traditional attire. Traditional costumes in India vary widely depending on the climate and natural fibers grown in a region. While Indian saris proudly have the tag of the most traditional clothing among women, many other varieties like - Salwars, Kurtis, Lehengas and others have fallen under modern, yet traditional Indian apparel. Below mentioned are a few famous designer boutiques of apparel and accessories for women, in Hyderabad. The owners of these respective stores talk to Tulip about most chosen fabrics and colours this winter…

Trousseau Cottage

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t is a one stop-shop for all things which go in a Trousseau. Our genre is custom made bridal wear, with options for every kind of buyer. The garments are made for special occasion. It can be luxurious and feminine. Spare space for leather / silk and cotton branded bedspreads. We also do Trousseau accessories.

Pakistani suits, cocktail tunics, drape saris, lahengas, asymmetrical cuts for suits are in this season.

Cocktail wear can be a suit or a tunic. It is a must have dress, as it can be worn in any occasion.

Address - Above Ashton Pierra, Road No. 9, Banjara Hills, Contact : 97035 00886 Tarmeen Talwar

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he boutique offers a complete ensemble in Indian apparel wear like designer suits, trendy tunics, dress materials, Karachi suits, Patiyala salwar suits and related accessories which exude feminine elegance. Casual wear starts from Rs.1500/- onwards and semi-formal – Rs.3,000/- onwards.

The long Karachi suits and Patiyala salwar sets are the flavours, this season. Tunics and semi-formal suits umbrella / Anarkalis and uneven cuts are in the trend.

A trendy and smart semi-formal tunic that can be further accessorized and made to look formal, as per the requirement of the occasion.

Address - Plot No. 9, First Floor, Palace Colony, Opp. Hyderabad Nursing Home, Near Liberty Circle, Himayat Nagar.

Contact : 23261910 Paavani Khurana 50 DECEMBER, 2011

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t legacy, we keep very exclusive range of saris, suits, ghagras and readymade designer blouses.

We cater all kinds of fancy blouse stitching. We have different variety of designer wedding suits (stitched and unstitched) and fancy lehengas. The range in saris, suits and ghagras start from Rs. 3,000/-.

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Full length skirts with heavy embroidery long capes are doing very well. They look trendy and classy.

Dresses with long flowing suits are also doing very well this season.

If one does have an occasion, the ghagras with long capes would be a very different choice from the regular ghagras or suits. If one prefers a sari, then a good thread with stone work sari with a different designer blouse would be great. It is all about a different look and a walk of confidence.

Address - Opp. N-Grill, Rd No. 36, Jubilee Hills.

Contact : 24758167 Taru Khanna

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reeti & Vaishali is a designer store clothes line by the duo designers. We carry tunics and salwar suits. Our most popular are Anarkalis, ghagras and designer blouses which are extremely flattering on a woman. Our range of ghagras starts from Rs.15,000 to Rs.50,000/The trend right now is a mix of European inaggerated flares with traditional Indian embroidery. The colours this season would be yellow, fuchsia, orange and red.

An all time outfit for weddings and formal wear would be a beautiful Kanchivaram sari, which can be teamed up with a heavy ornate gold blouse which can make you look trendy and all dressed up.

Address - Plot No. 221, Road No. 17, Jubilee Hills, Contact : 9885125633 Vaishali

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e have wide range of heavy Anarkalis, ghagras, saris and bridal wear. The store is also into appearal for kids and men.

Whatever you wear with confidence is fashionable.

Multi-coloured stole which can team up with any garment is in this season.

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SD, THE LABEL FASHION BOUTIQUE & STUDIO

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he collection comprises of designer saris, dress materials, semi dresses, ready to wear kurtis, tunics, bottoms, studded handbags, clutches, silk scarves and blouse pieces. Ranging from daily casual wear to heavy wedding/party wear (starting from Rs. 800/- onwards; accessories from Rs.300/- onwards). SD, The Label has also started its new venture into apparel for men, with designer Kurta Pyjamas starting from Rs. 2000/- onward. They also undertake custom clothing and orders of sari blouses, lehenga cholis and anarkali suits.

Fashion is ever changing! Top five trends I believe are in fashion right now 1. Velvet - Velvet trimmings, detailed work on velvet and velvet cutwork. You can combine velvet with other flowy fabric like chiffons or crepe to get the desired effect in an outfit.

2. Artwork - Elaborate artwork like Kalamkaari spread across the silhouettes - highlighted or embroidered heavily.

3. Jackets - Waist fitted jackets, knee length jackets, bolero, caraco teamed with lehengas and saris.

4. Color Blocking – Combination of two or more colors to create an outfit in solid whole form and not in patterns or prints.

5. Knee-length – Knee-length Kurtis and Anarkalis make a come back. Team with a short jacket or long translucent one.

Address - Shop No.1 & 3, Doshi Crest, Hyderguda, Hyderabad – 500029. Contact : 66831414 Ms. Seema Doshi

Neha’s boutique

The price range starts from Rs. 1500/- in ready to wear suits and around Rs. 700 for Tunics. Neha’s Boutique have an equisite and unique range of ready made apparel, in the range which starts from Rs. 4800/- and the maximum depends on the client’s requirement they customize the outfit as per their specifications.

Winters are known for weddings.

So when weddings are around; the colours are always bright and they soothe the wedding atmosphere.

Purple is very good option. Pink and green are always in vogue. Fabrics used are mostly pure crepes, georgttes, banaras materials and nets.

Today the long anarkalis are the inthings. Even the straight cut fittings with the pants and the tail cuts are doing good.

Address - 8-2-674/b/2, Road No.12, Banjara Hills.

Ph No. 23316424 Mrs. Neha Khurana 52 DECEMBER, 2011

And my festive reminiscence…

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By Aditya Tej

A time when families and friends get together!

Christmas is more about giving, than taking…

‘Biting-cold December! I was accompanied by my family on visiting friends; for dinner at their residence, on a pleasant Christmas evening. It was so cold, I wondered if there would be snowfall later. As a little boy, I wholeheartedly wished though for snow to feel once; while waiting for it all evening till late in the night, looking across the window at my friend’s home. And as a little boy (naughty and shy, but curious about nature and happenings around), I was looking forward for surprises, was keen to hear and understand more about Christmas and what’s about the festival – so much felicity, we can’t wait to celebrate it. As a matter of fact, there are people who plan the whole year, just to make sure the celebrations go perfectly.

A few moments before dinner, I was called up to a huge gathering inside to be a part of the much awaited moment – cutting the Christmas cake. I knew, I never did that before and so was more than glad, with elders surrounding me. Standing so close to the cake, I was looking around at everyone with that innocent subtle smile, yet with deep sense of joy setting within. That day was also the first time, I ever saw a well-bedecked Christmas tree, subtly yet finely kept at one side of the home. And not too late after dinner, I was told by my friends there (who were rather too elder than I was, then) - the story involved in Christmas, the purpose of celebrations, responsibilities and human morals and the way it changes us every year, as we grow older. That was the best Christmas I had and wish I could bring that day back. I wish Christmas was like that every year. The festival never fades away without giving something good to everyone. It was and will remain special for me. While being drifted to how incredibly we were celebrating inside my friends’ home - entailed to sharing words and happy times together, time flew by faster than we thought, through utter excitement and bliss. But, sigh! My dream to feel the snow as a kid remained a dream.’

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he real meaning of Christmas is to remember the birth of Jesus and why He came in - to save us from our sins. A time to remember the meaning of sharing, not with family, but with everyone around! (Although this should be remembered all year round) - Gifts and meals are sent out to those who are less fortunate. Celebrations start the afternoon of 24th December with families preparing meals for the next day. A variety of meats, salads and puddings are made. Towards the evening, it’s time to head off to church and listen to the message about Christmas. An hour or so before midnight, candles are lit and carols are sung. The service ends with blessings and good wishes. Once back home, gifts are opened or left for the next morning. Handing out gifts is optional. The next morning - December 25th; starts early with families getting together and greeting each other. The whole day consists of being together as a family and enjoying the meal. Each second of life is a blessing and a miracle.

CHRISTMAS CAKE STORY – Celebrating With Plum Cakes…

The Christmas cake as we know it, today comes from two customs which became one around 1870 in Victorian England. Originally there was a porridge, the origins of which go back to the beginnings of Christianity. Then there was a fine cake made with the finest milled wheat flour. A lot of efforts go into making a Christmas cake. It takes hours to bake. A lot of fruits, nuts and spices are used in the making. An old tradition and it still is, in the United Kingdom and it began as plum porridge. It then changed over time, becoming plum Christmas pudding. Some use farthing coins, Scotch or Rum also. The Scotts and Irish vary slightly with alcohol types, but in essence, they are the same.

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Plum Porridge - Originally people used to eat a sort of porridge on Christmas Eve. It was a dish

to line the stomach after a day’s fasting, which people used to observe for Christmas eve or the vigil as it was called long ago. Gradually, they began to put spices, dried fruits, honey etc in the porridge to make it a special dish for Christmas. Much later it was turned into a pudding, because it got to be so stiff with all the fruits and things, that they would tie it in a cloth and dunk it into a large cauldron of boiling water and boil it for many hours. This turned into Christmas pudding.

Plum Cake - Later, around the 16th century, it became popular to add butter - replacing the oatmeal with wheat flour, adding eggs to hold it together better. This became boiled plum cake. So boiled plum pudding and boiled fruitcake existed side by side depending on which ingredients the housewife used..

Best places to avail Plum-Cakes

Le Café – Rs.1500/- for 1 Kg. Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Hitec City, Ph No. 66824422.

Deli 9 – Rs.750/- for 1 Kg. Opp. City Centre Mall, Road No.1, Banjara Hills. Ph No. 65506662.

Karachi Bakery – Rs.350/- for 1 Kg. Opp. to Taj Banjara, Road No.1, Banjara Hills. Ph no. 66660909.

‘Christmas this year is going to be special in many ways, one being – my brother is blessed with a baby daughter. So it’s going to be a complete family get-together, this time. I am looking forward to feed the poor, at home or the aged; as that’s how my Christmas is going start after morning mass at St. Anthony’s church’ Gavin Joseph - Businessman

‘Christmas has always been a special occasion for me and my family. I grew up in Kenya and every year was more exciting than the previous. Decorating the tree and expecting Santa to come home was all a part of celebrations. I have been celebrating in India since 11 years now with friends. Traditionally, it’s a BBQ get together at home with lots of food and wine and great friends for company. This year, I will be excited to celebrate Christmas with my 3 dogs. And if we are (my husband and I) not at home and have sometime away from work, then Christmas is definitely on the highway. There is nothing more exciting than road trips, be it on bike or car and if I get to do that on Christmas, then Santa has definitely come home this time’ Preeti Philip - Director of Marketing & Communications, Novotel 54 DECEMBER, 2011

‘Christmas means Christ and his people. This is the time when Christians all over the world begin to have a feeling of oneness and a great opportunity to share the love of Christ. When a child is born, there is so much of joy in the entire family. But Christ birth was entirely different - a unique atmosphere prevailed. No friends, no relations except his lowly and humble parents who had no special clothing for the baby. Angels sang a song with profound joy at the birth of Christ, to the poor villagers who came to visit him. God through His angels called Him ‘Emmanuel’ which means God is with us and we call Him Jesus who loves us’ – Emmeliana D’silva - HR Recruiter

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How New Year is observed in various parts of the world, celebrations and events in Hyderabad...

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ew Year is the world’s most popularly celebrated festival. 1st day of January is celebrated as New Year throughout the globe - the day when we’ll bid adieu to old year and welcome the dawn of brand New Year. It’s the time when families, friends, acquaintances and loved ones come together to partake in New Year celebrations, eves, parties and functions are the common sighting in every household, hotels, clubs and restaurants. Paarties itself are synonymous with joy, enthusiasm and revelry and if it happens to be New Year 2012 party; then, the effect gets doubled and brims with fun and frivolity. Incorporate novel ideas in the sphere of New Year 2012 party. This will not only shower the drops of happiness, but also rejuvenate your long lost spirits. On the other hand, restaurants, pubs and DECEMBER, 2011 55

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discotheques also entertain a booking for a New Year table. Meticulous planning and efforts are undertaken for serving a great spread for the New Year table. They offer variety of fish dishes made with tuna, salmon, shrimp, sirloin steak, beef dishes, cold cuts, salads, fresh pastries and desserts along with choicest of wines and not to miss out on champagne. Each offers a gourmet and a festive meal against prior booking. In order to avoid disappointment you have to book your table in advance.

Do check out the menu and choice of liquors offered at the time of booking.

CELEBRATIONS WITHIN INDIA India is culturally rich. Different regions follow different cultures and so the new-year traditions also vary. Every Indian state has its own history behind the celebrations.

People in various parts of the country celebrate New Year as per their traditional calendar. One can see vibrant colors and distinctive features of these celebrations.

DAY OUTING Several countries observe a holiday on New Year’s Day. And in some countries, especially those dominated

by Christians have their Christmas holiday extended till New Year’s Day. Hence, people have all the time and reasons to celebrate the occasion. A popular trend is to go out for vacations in tourist places. Those who are unable to go in far off places, go out for picnics, camping, trekking, skiing etc. A huge rush is also observed in malls, theaters and restaurants as many people especially, youngsters celebrate the New Year’s by moving out with their dear ones. Some countries organize New Year Day Parades and Sports, many people participate and witness these joyful events.

Those who prefer a bit of sobriety organize New Year’s Day parties in their homes and spend the first day of the year with their friends and dear ones.

EXCHANGING GREETINGS At several places people follow the tradition of first footing and do not leave the house before someone comes in first. First footing person should ideally get some gifts and is accorded a warm welcome by the people. Later, people move out to exchange greetings and New Year gifts with their friends and dear ones. Popular New Year gifts include cake, flowers, chocolates, decorative and New Year Greeting cards. The idea behind exchanging gifts and greetings is to give warm wishes for a New Year and strengthen the bond of love shared with dear ones.

TRADITIONS Tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve, vary in several parts of the world due to cultural variations. In most countries people cut cake as the clock strikes for midnight on New Year’s Eve and open champagne bottles to express their joys.

THE RE’SOLUTIONS’ – The list of resolutions in New Year never ends. Different people come up with thousands of innovative resolutions every year.

Some remain abandoned, while some get fulfilled. The New Year resolutions help plan for the next year. A resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to one or more personal goals, projects or the reforming of a habit. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous. A New Year’s resolution is generally a goal someone sets out to accomplish in the coming year.

Some examples include resolutions to donate the poor more often, to become more assertive and organized or to become more environmentally responsible. New Year’s resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year and new beginnings.

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Like any other party, how can New Year celebrations be complete without the noise makers and party hats? So, must buy some inexpensive noise makers, party hats and may be, prepare party masks at home. Also suggested is to distribute them all among your guests, right before the party begins. No party can be fun without its share of games and fun moments. While you can arrange usual board games, card games and Karaoke; there are few New Year party games (like Two True And One Lie) that you must keep to help invitees warm up and share a laugh in the group. Prepare your own playlist of beat tracks to suit the tempo of the event and do not forget to click a lot of pictures of the event to keeping the memories of the party rather vivid for a longer time.

REVIEWS I am a family guy and spend most of the time with my parents. I have a particular set of friends with whom I generally hang around.

New Year is always special as I throw private parties for my close friends. Most of the time I celebrate New Year abroad.

This time I am planning to go to Goa with some friends and enjoy a nice beach party. It will be a four days plan were I will chill out to the extreme.

Once in a while, I love taking break from the usual routine.

My motto in life is - work hard and party harder.

– Vinayak Pampati ‘Every Year, its predecessor is remembered. Some parts of it are recollected fondly and some parts, well, not so much! Everyone hurriedly strings together a list of resolutions, but only a (chosen) few manage to live up to those.

I am not one among those few, but I do try. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a few favourites of mine. Every year I hope to do and be better. I try to attain the courage to overcome my shortcomings and learn more. I want to love my loved ones more and be with them more. I want to celebrate life more, have fun, go shopping, eat good food and do whatever it is that feels good. We are born with a limited supply of New Years - cherish each one to the maximum. Here’s wishing you (and me) a wonderful New Year’

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‘I would want to bring this year in the most wonderful way. Theme party, DJ playing Retro / ‘back to school’ / funky music; only for friends, are a few things in my mind. With live BBQ and bonfire, I would wish to celebrate listening to Qawalis, as my Dad likes it’ – Ayesha Sayeed.

‘I mostly celebrate New Year with family at home, with a simple party! We organized a wonderful terrace party last year with karaoke.

For this year, I am hoping to host a New Year party with Page 3 Entertainments’ - Nehita Jain.

‘Definitely New Year has a meaning in every one’s life and for the better. I am sure; I feel the more you appreciate and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. We usually get away during Christmas, with family and friends and are back after New Year. This year we plan to spend New Year in Bangalore, since it’s known for chilly weather during this time of the year’ – Madhu Jain.

‘New Year is the time to set new goals in life and take a resolution to achieve it. I believe in this line – ‘You will never achieve your dreams if they don’t become your goals.’ On the personal front, I love to spend time with family and friends. I wish everyone a joyful year ahead’ – Manish Bhartiya.

NEW YEAR EVENTS

The Switch - New Year celebrations @ The Venue. Nyk will entertain the guests with the best of Trance, House and party tracks for the occasion. Stag entry - Rs. 4444/- and couple entry – Rs. 5999/-. For bookings – Novotel Hyderabad Airport. Ph No. 66250000.

New Year Eve Bash @ Altitude lounge. Ring in 2012 with style! Groove to the latest party songs, as the DJ spins the wheel at our party zones complemented with unlimited liquor and lavish spread of exotic food. Entry details – Rs. 3000/- for one, which includes unlimited liquor and finger food. For bookings – Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, Ph No. 27522226.

New Year Eve @ Fusion 9. There will be a special set a la carte menu. Guests will be entertained by an EMCEE and live music. For bookings – Fusion 9, Ph No. 65577722.

– Shrawani Bose.

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NEW GENERATION EDUCATION A pioneer in any field of knowledge charters a course of change - a change in the conventional wisdom keeping in mind the larger interest of an individual for one and society at large. Oakridge International School is one such pioneer in the field of education which introduces new generation education in India…

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akridge is the first IB school in Hyderabad. It has emerged as a leading educational institution in the country. Today, it stands out to be a testimony of team work. As a result, today it has become India’s largest and Asia pacific’s second largest international school in terms of overall student strength. This made Oakridge, the leaders in the international schooling. High academic standards are symbolic of its ideology and commitment to academic excellence.

Infrastructure is an important area for any educational institute. In the learning environment, it plays a very important role. It would be motivating and refreshing. The school lays higher emphasis on state-ofart infrastructure, but at the same time keeps in mind that is child friendly and oriented to education. To mention a few are – Hi-tech buses, clinical Psychology unit, auditoriums and open-air amphitheatres, fully equipped infirmary and many more. Within the broad based curriculum options offered, ample opportunities are provided to develop and assess the critical creative thinking skills, flexibility of approach, ability to work with and serve others and the grit and fortitude in the face of challenges. A kaleidoscope of extra-curricular activities, support the education programme of the institution, for the ultimate Oakridge product for confident and active learners with a strong individuality.

All the facilities required to grow as a holistic person are available at Oakridge. Teaching-learning aids, internet connectivity to the classrooms, smart boards, co-curricular activities such as Yoga, art and craft, dance, music games and sports facilities such as Football, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming and whole lot of in-

door games with world-class learning resource centre, multipurpose hall, labs, infirmary, safe learning environment and many more.

Nurturing - Oakridge totally owns the child and nurture the child to be a successful global citizen, whether it is leadership, community service or value systems. Example of such are - Green Rangers, Spoorti programme are aimed to help the sub staff children, Live Your Dreams students shadowing the chosen great personality, adventure camps, educational trips in and outside the country, multimedia production center, fashion, design and technology lab, Prefect and Student council system, host of clubs and student bodies - all play important role in nurturing the students .

As mentioned earlier, the school offers host of activities keeping the age and interest of the child in consideration. All games, sports and activities are aimed to develop the child mentally, physically and spiritually.

More than competition, collaboration is given importance. Success is important but values shouldn’t be compromised. All major national and international games are played at Oakridge. It is proud to have produced many national level players in different fields of sports.

Intake information : Student admissions start in November.

Admission price : 2 lacs per annum (approx.), for each student.

Address : Oakridge International School, Khajaguda, Nanakramguda Road, Cyberabad. Ph No. 20042460 58 DECEMBER, 2011

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Have you ever imagined how a small button that is sewn to a garment can be used in multiple ways to create small craft tokens? Buttons are available in different sizes, shapes and colours and we can decorate our daily household articles using them. So let us find out a few ways to decorate our habitat with colourful buttons...

CRAFT BOX Keep your sewing kit safe and trendy. Just a little work will give your kit a new look. Take an old box, make sure the surface is flat. clean it and stick a printed or a plain craft paper on to it. Cover all the side of the box. Draw a design outline. Take some nice colourful flat button and stick it on the box as per your design. Let it dry for an hour or so and paint a coat of transparent nail paint on to it for a longer durability.

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ron your cushion-cover flat. Gather a selection of buttons to decorate your cushion with and place them on the cushion to get an idea of how you would like it to look. Using a fine needle, carefully sew on the buttons and beads. Start from the middle of the cushion, working your way to the outside to make sure your cushion looks even all over.

Put your cushion into the cover, making sure all the buttons are sewn tightly in position. You can combine your design with machine embroidery and match it with your sofa cover or wall paper.

ake a canvas of any size as per your choice and availability.

Draw a design on it, we prefer drawing a trunk and barks of tree and stick buttons on to it.

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ecorating picture frames with buttons is a good way to get an attractive and unique look that will accent the photo or print, that you place in the frame. There are many different techniques you can use to achieve either a casual and fun look, or even an elegant and sophisticated appearance. Using small round buttons, glue one to the frame as the flower’s center, then use a coordinating small round buttons to add the petals around the center button. Repeat around the frame as desired, varying the color and size of the button flowers if desired. This look can be effective when only one or two button flowers are added to a frame or add a bunch of them for a more overall look.

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HITTING A HOME RUN

Jwala Gutta talks about her game of life. Her family mentions how proud they are, of her awards and achievements. Tulip also portrays a fact that love brings people

By Aditya Tej together, no matter the distance...

Kranti, Yelan, Jwala & Insi Kranti – Sevagram, Mahatma Gandhi’s ashram, Maharashtra – 1980. I was living there. I, along with my brother and a close friend of mine, wanted to meet Yelan and interact with her, who then newly visited India with her grandfather. It couldn’t happen! Days went by and she was advised to take Chemistry classes from me and visited my home for the first time. I didn’t teach her the subject of Chemistry much, but the other kind of chemistry worked well (laughs). Soon, I fell in love with her! But after knowing that her grandfather never appreciated this relationship and didn’t want us to be together, he wanted to take Yelan back to China. But her Visa got cancelled and she had to stay back in India, about which I was happy! We both then wanted to get married.

Yelan – My first visit in India was Chennai. We stayed at my grandfather’s friend Ramchandran, who was Rajiv Gandhi Peace award winner.

From Chennai, we went to Delhi and stayed in Gandhi foundation and from there; we went to Sevagram, where my grandfather wrote a lot of articles on Gandhi. We lived there for three years. Like Kranti said, I came to India with my grandfather. He studied in Shanti Niketan with Ravindranath Tagore. He then became a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi and Sabarmati ashram. He was a celebrated Journalist from Singapore (who worked for Nanyang newspaper). Chinese didn’t know much about India then, so my grandfather’s ambition was write about Indian history and civilization. He also wrote about Mahatma Gandhi’s life and was also a part of his ashram. My grandfather passed away then. We got married in 1982. After working in Nagpur for five years, we got shifted to Hyderabad in 1988.

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‘Jwala’s mother – Yelan, won veteran woman Badminton championship in Hyderabad, two years back.’ there and I used to help her with her cycling classes. My visit to Hyderabad brought a lot of changes in me. I had quit smoking and joined the early-morning exercise sessions, but for some time; I started with just walking. It became monotonous and I wanted to jog but was a little shy, when someone saw me jogging on the roads. So I started doing that just before sun-rise at Hyderabad Public School which had a huge ground. One morning, I saw a man jumping across the compound wall into the ground. I had to stop immediately and pretend as if I was doing an exercise. Later, I realized that he was polio affected. That moment inspired me a lot. I gave a thought to myself – ‘If a physically challenged person can run, so can I.’ I soon started running bravely without any shyness.

Jwala – Initially, I was into Gymnastics and Tennis, but my Mom advised me to skip to Badminton. My Mom was a good Badminton player too, playing for her school. She lived in Tian Jin which was a Union Territory in China. It was then a compulsion that every school student should be into sports and fitness. She also played Basketball for two years. After college, she came to India and was into sports when we settled in Hyderabad too. I have always been into sports! I first visited LB Stadium in 1989 and under the guidance of SM Arif (a Dronacharya awardee),

Jwala receiving the honours from Pratibha Patil I learned Badminton and from then, there was no looking back. My coach played a vital role in my success so far.

I have travelled a lot on a professional basis, but London is somewhere I enjoyed a lot! It’s a perfect holiday destination. It has great places to shop and hang out at. I feel more relaxed there and wish to visit London again when I find time.

Insi – I am proud of Jwala’s achievements as a sportsperson. We are more like friends than sisters. Our bonding is amazing! I miss her when she is away from India due to tournaments. Though we argue a lot about things, we love each other and I guess that’s how sisters are. We shop together. Though we have an age gap of eight years; she takes advises from me, at times.

Jwala & Insi sharing a light moment

‘I had started practicing at the age of four. My Dad always wanted me to be a sportsperson.

Not a hobby or a pastime, but right from the day one; I always took Badminton as a profession and nothing less than that. I still play Tennis, Cricket and Volleyball when I get time.’

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‘My life revolves around Badminton. I was through hectic practice schedules every day and had no time for partying, socializing and meeting friends. I have small friend circle! When I was in my eighth standard, I won my first Nationals Award. That’s when I started taking Badminton more seriously.’

- Jwala Best moments of our lives – Kranti – When Jwala gold medal at Common Wealth Games.

Yelan – Coming to India from china.

Jwala – 1) Common Wealth was special – when I won a gold medal, standing over the podium and when I heard Indian national anthem, while watching the Indian flag swaying. And right below the flag, was my whole family.

2) When my sister was born, after being alone for eight years.

Insi – My stay in China.

Jwala with Ashwini Ponnappa Better cook at home – Kranti – It’s Yelan, any day!

Yelan – Yes! We prefer having home food most often.

Best things about each other – Kranti – Yelan is always happy!

Yelan – Kranti is extremely supportive to the whole family.

Jwala – Insi can cook well.

Insi – Jwala is highly generous.

What you love about each other – Kranti – Yelan is hard working. She has been with me through both bad and good times.

Yelan – Kranti is caring.

Jwala – Insi is more like a friend to me, than a sister.

Insi – Jwala is fun to hang around with.

One change you don’t want to see in each other – Kranti – I don’t want Yelan to change her hairstyle ever.

Yelan – And I don’t want Kranti to go balder than he is, now (laughs).

Jwala – Insi is now waking up early in the mornings. She has also started working with my Mom in her company.

Insi – I want Jwala to remain what she is now. Always!

Who remembers important occasions better Family – It’s Jwala. She makes it a point to inform all the family members and also plans for a party.

Describing each other in three words – Kranti – Yelan is beautiful, loving and smart.

Yelan – Kranti is bold, fit and talkative.

Jwala – Insi is chubby, pretty and clever.

Insi – Jwala is tall, shopaholic and funny.

Who likes giving surprises more – Family – Jwala again!

Tech-savvy in the family – Family – It’s Insi! She loves gadgets.

Morning person – Kranti – One day it’s Jwala, one day it’s Yelan. It all depends on that particular day’s schedule.

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Latest obsessions – Yelan about Kranti – Politics Kranti about Yelan – Shopping!

Insi about Jwala – Online shopping Jwala about Insi – Clicking her own photos Weakness – Kranti – Yelan has a sweet tooth Yelan – Kranti likes to enlighten people with his knowledge on politics (laughs).

Jwala – Insi love sleeping!

Insi – Jwala likes leather bags.

Strengths – Kranti – Yelan is a strong and a confident woman.

Yelan – Kranti is mentally strong.

Jwala – Insi’s cooking skills.

Insi – Jwala is courageous.

In the next five years – Jwala – I would like to be in a position, where I can help other struggling sports people.

Secret of success – Jwala – Keep playing hard and results will follow.

Pastime – Yelan about Kranti – Reading newspaper!

Kranti about Yelan – Cleaning home!

Insi about Jwala – Being lazy and staying relaxed at home.

Jwala about Insi – Downloading music!

Favourite places to hang out – Yelan about Kranti – Exercise sessions at LB Stadium Kranti about Yelan – Beauty parlors!

Insi about Jwala – Spending time at Testa Rossa Jwala about Insi – St. Mary’s college!

Favourite food – Yelan about Kranti – Fish!

Kranti about Yelan – Gongura Mutton Insi about Jwala – Spaghetti and Chinese Jwala about Insi – Butter Chicken and Nachos Favourite colours – Yelan about Kranti – Red and white Kranti about Yelan – Crimson Insi about Jwala – Pink Jwala about Insi – Black

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Perfect together

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We are happy souls

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Before And During The Wars...

ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900 B

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ne of the most elegant and proven supercars to arise out of the 1930s was the 2900B. It was Alfa Romeo’s most prestigious grand touring car and was based on their successful motor sport engineering.

On the track, the 2900 competition cars benefited from a decade of Alfa Romeo progress and became the most successful of their time.

A trio of 2900As placed first-second-third at the 1936 Mille Miglia, while three specially built 2900MMs accomplished the same feat at the 1938 edition. The decision to make a roadgoing variant of these winning designs must have been easy. Called the 2900B, Alfa Romeo prepared around thirty slightly detuned 2900 chassis to receive some of the most exceptional Italian bodies. Both a 2800 mm short wheelbase (Corto) and 3000 mm long wheelbase (Lungo) were made available. Touring of Milan was responsible for almost the entire production of 2900B bodies and his flowing designs on the 2900B were his masterworks. Particularly striking was Touring’s exceptional Lungo Coupe which took advantage of the long chassis and exaggerated it with a huge rear overhang. In total, Touring constructed around 20 Spyders and 10 Coupes, while a unique and more garish grey cabriolet was designed by Pinin Farina as one of his first ever projects. Because of its high price, only 30 examples of the 2900B were completed for road use. After the war broke out and settled down, Alfa Romeo had a hard time living up to its glorious pre-war years.

BUGATTI TYPE 57C VAN VOOREN CABRIOLET

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he Shah of Persia’s Bugatti was among the more spectacular designs fit on a Type 57 chassis. Mohammad Pahlavi was born the son of Reza Pahlavi who was the Shah responsible for the modernization of Iran and he took a keen interest in Automobiles. Mohammad took over his father’s role and led the petroleum-rich Iran from 1941 onwards. By 1979, conservative Muslims, led by the Ayatollah Khomeini, revolted and overthrew Mohammad’s dictatorship monarchy. Using the flowing lines of Figoni et Falaschi as inspiration, Van Vooren worked upon chassis #57808, a low slung Bugatti Type 57C. Bugatti contributed a Type 57C chassis that came equipped with a supercharger. It helped the car produce an impressive 175 horsepower (130kW) from a 3245cc (198 cu in) engine.

Until 1979, the Shah’s Bugatti stayed in the Royal Court of Iran. Afterwards, the Ayatullahs, who had nearly scraped the car, sold it at a very low price. Fortunately, the buyer had the Bugatti shipped to the USA and saved it in the process. At that point, the car was heavily butchered to accommodate an American V8 until later shipped to England for a full rebuild by Rod Jolly Coach building and Louis Giron. After the restoration, the Shah’s Bugatti auctioned for $1,760,000 USD and has since changed owners several times. The car currently has a good home at the Petersen Museum in California alongside some of the most important cars in world.

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his Bucciali TAV (Traction Avant) Fleche d’Or (Golden Arrow), manufactured by the French brothers Albert and Angelo ‘Buc’ Bucciali, was a car far ahead of its time. Albert was a piano and organ constructor and a very talented fighter pilot. In their factory in Courbevoie the brothers; together with mechanical engineer Joseph Ksandr, started modifying road and racing cars from other manufacturers. Albert and Angelo became avid racers and the Buc name was soon after well established in the local racing scene. After producing some sporty cycle cars and compact road cars under the Buc brand name the brothers became fascinated by the low and sleek American front wheel drive cars of the mid 1920s. Front wheel drive technology was still experimental in those days and there were a number of difficulties yet to solve before front wheel drive cars could be presented for regular use.

The Bucciali brothers decided to concentrate completely on developing a new chassis and drive system for front wheel driven cars. Because of the lack of a longitudinal drive shaft it was possible to fit the cars with very low bodies. A small number of them were fitted with very tasteful styled bodies by Saoutchik, set off by a large flying stork symbol on each side of the bonnet. This stork was the same as the one painted on the fuselage of Albert’s SPAD XIII fighter plane. The brothers never cared much about making money and the constant development of new technology rapidly depleted their funds. In 1932 a last new Bucciali model was shown, fitted with a V12 engine from Voisin and a striking 4-door sedan body by Saoutchik, which you see here. After that the Bucciali name disappeared from the car scene. While it is not exactly known how many of the Bucciali TAV models were produced; only two are known to still exist.

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DIAMLER DOUBLE-SIX 50 (1926 – 1930)

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espite offering numerous models and having royal support, Daimler wanted to take an extra step after Rolls-Royce released their featurerich Phantom in 1925. To stay competitive, Chief Engineer - Laurence Pomeroy decided to make the most of Daimler’s engineering and adopt sleeve valves in a new seven liter Double Six V12. To do so, he mated two existing 6-cylinder, 25/85 hp engines to a common aluminum crankcase and refined the sleeves to reduce oil consumption.

Daimler is one of Britain’s oldest marques and has a history stretching back to the dawn of the automobile.

Their very first cars were built under license from Gottlieb Daimler and quickly became official transportation for British royalty. Fit for kings, Daimlers were well appointed and this reputation was enhanced in 1909 with the adoption of sleeve valves. The Double Six is named after a taxable RAC rating of 50 hp, but the modern rating is somewhere between 130-150 bhp. Less than 10 cars were ordered with the Double Six 50 engine. Built in four banks of three cylinders, each block of the Double Six engine was independent with its own cooling, intake and exhaust system. It could be ordered in a variety of sizes and the option of regular poppet valves was available for more conservative customers. For others that were more ambitious, the seven liter Double Six 50 was the best, but only a few cars were ordered with it.

Since these had one of the most complex motorcar engines ever made, they demanded equally as dramatic coachwork to surround it.

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DELAHAYE 145 CHAPRON COUPE (1938 – 1946)

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otivated by their racing success, Henri Chapron bought two used Delahaye Type 145 competition cars to re-body them in his own way.

With performance credentials to win events like the Pau Grand Prix, this chassis was one of the fastest in its day - a very special Type 145 adorned with simple cigar bodywork won a million francs from the French government for breaking the speed record at Montlhery. With such a potent chassis and graceful body design to complement it, these two Coupes became Chapron’s masterwork. It’s obvious he had a keen sense to re-body Delahaye’s most sporting chassis, even if it meant including complicated racing engines which were difficult to repair. The first car, chassis 48772 entered shop in 1939, but wasn’t completed until after the war due to delayed payments. By 1951 the chassis was mated with its new body and it was shipped to New York. After a less than a year of driving, the used racing engine needed to be rebuilt. Unfortunately, the engine was never completed and the car sat dormant for twenty years.

After its restoration, the car was shown at the 1985 Pebble Beach Concours with its striking blue/burgundy paint scheme which helped emphasize the embossed ridge of the fenders. Over the entire body a thin layer of pearl iridescence was painted under the clear coat which gave the car a distinct shimmer in direct sunlight.

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here are few cars which are as dramatic as the Jonckheere Coupe. Its imposing length, menacing curves and oversize grill make most other pre-war cars look boring. And it certainly makes most other Rolls-Royces look staid by comparison. Furthermore, the benchmarks of size, stature, cost and risk will probably never be reached again. If we had to pick the most memorable Rolls-Royce, this would have to be it. Such a striking car would certainly have to have an eccentric owner and certainly be born in the Art Deco movement of the 1930s. The Jonckheere Coupe was very much a part of this movement with its stylish modernism and mathematical geometric shapes which were popular at the time. This is especially true of the car’s circular doors which give it a proper nickname - The Round Door Rolls.

The doors, which are actually oval, required two half-moon pieces of glass that closed towards each other within a complex winding mechanism. Other details included sliding left and right sun vents, a sloping fastback profile and an enormous rear tail fin.

Eventually the car made its way stateside and was saved by Max Obie before being scrapped. He restored the car in a brilliant hue of metallic gold and refurbished details like the silk headliner and seats which folded into beds. From here, the car was shown as a sideshow at fairs where anyone with a dollar well spent could have viewed the Coupe. After its freakshow days were numbered, the golden behemoth was stored away for long time.

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GET TECHNOHOLIC THIS WINTER! SENNHEISER HD 25-1 IIs

Gadgets you could gift, during Christmas and New Year...

The closed-back HD 25-1 IIs are purpose-designed, professional monitoring headphones offering high attenuation of background noise. Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely robust construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in high-noise environments, e.g. ENG, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and audio equipment testing. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear listening. Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen and DJs! They sound amazingly clear, with deep bass and crisp highs. Everyone who listens to them is amazed by the quality of sound that comes out of them – no one believes that headphones can sound this good. They are an absolute dream to mix with and to listen to just about anything with. The unique headband design on this on-ear model is perfect for active use and splits to create a hat-like brim in front and behind the head for an extra-stable, very comfortable fit. They have great bass impact, a nice punchy sound and isolate better than most headphones.

They do exhibit some sibilance at times. Headband expands to provide secure fit during active movement. Very durable headphones suitable for both pro and personal listening applications! Use with a headphone amp for best sound quality. The HD 25 offers all this - plus an extremely rugged construction with a steel cable for high durability.

SPECIFICATIONS Very lightweight and comfortable - even if used for long periods, high maximum sound pressure level, 65. nominal impedance for universal compatibility, neodymium ferrous magnet systems and lightweight aluminum/copper voice, frequency response - 16 22,000 Hz, nominal impedance - 70 ohms, characteristic SPL - 120 dB, THD - < 0.3 % and connection cable - detachable 1.5 m single-sided steel cable.

LG OPTIMUS 3D P20 The Optimus 3D comes with 512MB of RAM and 8GB internal storage. It offers DLNA support and allows for 3G connectivity (HSDPA 14.4Mbps and HSUPA 5.76Mbps). It has two 5MP cameras at the back with an LED flash and a secondary camera for video chats and calls. The LG also has a mini HDMI port. The good news first- 3D aficionados will be pleased to note that the 3D effects presented by the Optimus are much more obvious and in-your-face. Unlike what we see on the HTC Evo 3D, the Optimus’ display is not just capable of adding depth 3D effects but also effects which make stuff pop-out of the screen. The Optimus 3D’s display is also much more forgiving of viewing angles and lets you enjoy 3D content even when the screen is held at an angle. The LG Optimus 3D features a tweaked UI that fortunately makes working with Android a better experience. The touch input itself is good but we may come across times when the phone may not recognize a tap, at the first go. But this is not a serious issue! The phone’s interface is also smooth and fluid and the owner will not face any performance issues.

SPECIFICATIONS Accelerometer sensor for UI auto rotate, proximity sensor for auto turnoff, gyro sensor, touch-sensitive controls, SNS integration, digital compass, HDMI port, digital compass, organizer, 1080p@24fps (2D), 720@30fps (3D) playback and full flash 10.1 support.

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This piece marks the start of collaboration between the MIH and the manufacture - Zenith. As explained by Zenith, the opportunity to integrate the annual calendar complication within the Zenith chronograph arises out of an agreement between the manufacture and the MIH which allows the museum to establish within its premises two permanent exhibitions on the theme of hours and seconds. The Captain Winsor Annual Calendar begins with Zenith’s El Primero automatic chronograph movement, produced by the manufacture inhouse for more than 40 years. The El Primero is the only series-produced movement to beat at 36,000 vibrations per hour, meaning the chronograph can time events to the nearest 1/10 of a second. Zenith reserves this automatic caliber for its own timepieces. The 42mm Captain Winsor model is equipped with the automatic El Primero caliber 4054 version with central chronograph seconds, continuous seconds at 9 o’clock and a 60 minute totalizer at 6 o’clock. The movement is decorated with côtes de genève and circular-graining and visible through the sapphire crystal case-back. To this caliber, Zenith adds Oechslin’s ingenious complication which displays the day of the week, date and month and that requires only one adjustment per year. To ensure excellent readability, this display is provided by three concentric discs. The outer disc shows the date, the middle one the month and the inner one the day of the week. This mechanism is both simple and complex - for 31-day months, the date disc moves the month disc forward; for 30-day months, the month disc makes the 31 jump.

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ZENITH CAPTAIN WINSOR CALENDAR

SPECIFICATIONS Case diameter - 42 mm, frequency - 36,000 Vph – (5 hz), thickness - 8.30 mm, jewels – 29 and power reserve - 50 hours.

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GC-PX10 – Hybrid Camera GC-PX10 is not a video camera that also records stills, nor is it a digital still camera that also records videos. It is a true hybrid that has been redesigned to provide satisfaction, no matter what you choose to record and offers unique advantages as an all-in-one camera. GC-PX10 allows you to capture scenes and discover what is really there - through high-resolution digital stills at 60 frames per second or progressive full HD videos from which you can grab the best frame as a digital still or with 300 fps highspeed recording to slow the action down and see what you have been missing. Grab the GC-PX10 and get ready to capture every split second and seize every moment. At the heart of GC-PX10 is the Falconbird™ imaging engine which provides high-speed processing of large amounts of pixel data for both video and stills. The one-chip design helps to reduce size and energy consumption while optimizing efficiency and speed.

The 1080p60 ages at 60fps.

An ISO6400 mode shooting of 8.3 megamegapixel stills at 30 frames-per-second.

model, which combines a 1/2.3” back-illuminated CMOS sensor, can shoot video at bitrates of up to 36Mbps, full-resolution images at 30fps or 8.3MB imDigital still shooting in real time offers up to 12 megapixel resolution (4000 x 3000). is available for increased sensitivity when shooting in dark environments. Rapid-fire still pixel (3840 x 2160) stills is possible at 60 shots-per-second, up to 130 shots total per burst, or 12

SPECIFICATIONS 4.8 W power consumption, dimensions (WxHxL) - 5-3/16” x 2-11/16” x 4-13/16” (131mm x 67mm x 122mm), weight - 0.96lbs (435g) without battery, 1.2lbs (520g) with battery, filter diameter - 46.0mm, image sensor - 1/2.3-inch 12.75M Back-illuminated CMOS. DECEMBER, 2011 69

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Nagarathna & C V R Choudhary

Hari & Sanjana

Hari Wedding The marriage reception of Hari Challa (Managing Director of Aliens) and his beloved wife Sanjna Kanneganti at a famous convention center was a grand affair and had seen the whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of Hyderabad. Famous Tollywood stars, celebrities, socialites and politicians were seen blessing the wedded couple and enjoying the occasion.

The venue was adorned with flowers and wooden carvings.

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Pooja & Vicky

Kiran

Jaiprakash Narayan

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Sonali & Navdeep

Karishma

Tanu & Karamjeet

TAKING IT TO A NEW ALTITUDE

Saral Talwar

Pankaj Doshi & Jitendra Chauhan

Hyderabadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party people have found yet another place to let their hair down. Marriott had recently launched a bar - Altitude. The launch of a popular city hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new nightspot saw P3P in full attendance, enjoying the music and ambiance. A live band regaled the guests who were seen catching up with friends, while sipping on cocktails and munching on delectable snacks. Altitude boasts a spectacular panoramic view of Hussain Sagar Lake.

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Birthday bash of twins Hamed & Wajid birthday celebration was talk of the town. The party happened at Skybar Lounge. His close friends and guests were all seen greeting the birthday twins and enjoying the occasion with great food. The venue looks beautiful as it was an open terrace with a welcoming ambience. There was foottapping music around and every guest had a gala time.

Soniya & Trushna

Fazul, Fasi & Mehboob

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Enjoying the drink

Three Musketeers

Ashwin

Hamed Saberi

Irfan

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Bhavna & Roshini

Shika & Deepti

Parties @ B&C, Liquids, 10D, Rain & Kismet There is always more to Hyderabad than great food and hang-out places. Yes! The party scene over the last few weeks, rocked the crowd. With mind-blowing music from the best DJs, the celebrities, Tollywood actors and actresses were captured in the cameras, enjoying with their friends. With plans for New Year celebrations already on the way, Hyderabad is looking forward for it.

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Laxmi & Shreya

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Reshma

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Geetika

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Priyanka

Deeraja

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know your fortune ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 20) Tarot card Eight Of Wands indicates the hectic nature of modern life is difficult for you to manage. You feel as if there is too much on your hands. Everything seems to conspire against you. You watch from the sidelines as life rushes past you. Responsibilities and tasks pile up and you are unable to cope with the stress. But you must approach the aims and ambitions with great speed. For this, you need to organize your life and tasks, so that everything does not become chaotic. Events also seem to be moving in your favour.

Travel or a journey of some kind is indicated, says the tarot card – The Magician. Wear purple for good luck. Your lucky number is 6.

Tuesday is your lucky day. Since your element is fire, symbol is Ram and planet is Mars, it is advisable to wear diamond and pearl Gemstone. Karmic tip - Change your mind to solve a problem! Because you cannot solve a problem with the same mind which created it.

GEMINI (MAY 22 – JUNE 21) Tarot card Three Of Pentacles indicates art, refinement, merriment and good news for you. Do not restrict yourself to one target, but concentrate on other targets too. Restlessness and fidgety will only lead to defeat and sadness. So keep walking on the path which you have chosen and you shall achieve your goal and aims.

Identify your goals and then work out a plan to achieve them. Make all your efforts to reach them and do not depend on luck or chance.

Make sure that your goals are realistic and achievable, says the tarot card - The Sun. Wear yellow for good luck. Your lucky number is 11. Wednesday is your lucky day. Since your element is air, symbol is twins and planet is Mercury, it is advisable to wear garnet and Chandra Yantra of eight metals on your neck, next to your skill.

Karmic tip - Water and words are easy to pour but impossible to recollect. So, also just think before you use them.

LEO (July 23 – August 23) Tarot card The Moon indicates mutual commitment and an unconventional union of two minds. New romance is seen to enter your life - emotional upheaval and conflicting traits within yourself. This romantic aura is perfect for friendship and love. This seems to be working together for you (peace of life) i.e., meeting of Mr. and Mrs. Right, says the tarot card - The Lovers. Wear brown for good luck. Your lucky number is 4. Sunday is your lucky day. Since your element is fire, symbol is Lion and planet is Sun, it is advisable to wear gemstone ruby. Karmic tip - You can hurt a heart only till it loves you, not after it. Think about it!

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TAURUS (APRIL 21 – MAY 21) Tarot card The Knight Of Cups indicates you may be vague and unsure about things around you and you wander around aimlessly. Do not trust people blindly, their purposes may be unworthy. In this way you will attain contentment and completeness in all of life’s dimensions. If you trust your instincts then this is the time for you to achieve emotional nirvana or enlightenment of Alas (messenger of true love) -your power soul to bless delight in the joy called life, says the tarot card – The Chariot. Wear blue for good luck. Your lucky number is 4. Friday is your lucky day. Since your element is earth, symbol is bull and planet is Venus, it is advisable to wear emerald.

Karmic tip - Always think small and simple for a better life. Never try to defeat people, just try to win them.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) Tarot card The Bondage indicates silence – a complete severance with the past i.e., sudden change. Remember death and life go hand in hand. Both are linked as a part of the eternal process. i.e., life ends in death. And from death comes new beginnings. It represents a suspension between two states. Death symbolizes the end of the old and start of something new. This way you seem to cast of old ideas and old way of doing things which are no longer valid. So learn to embrace new challenges and opportunities, says the tarot card - The Star. Offer seven types of food grains equal to your weight to ashram or holy place. Wear green for good luck. Your lucky number is 5. Monday is your lucky day. Since your element is water, symbol is crab and planet is Moon, it is advisable to wear pearl and moonstone. Karmic tip – If God meant each day to be perfect, he would not have created tomorrows.

So do not worry if today was not perfect - you will have tomorrow.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23) Tarot card the Six Of Pentacles indicates a silver spoon from the angel of Heaven. Contentment, domestic bliss, peace and calm infuse your life with a sense of harmony and balance. All the aspects of your life are in perfect synchrony and symbolize joy and happiness. You are at ease with yourself and with all those around you. But arguments with relatives, disputes with loved ones may persist, says the tarot card – Ten Of Cups. Wear pink for good luck.

Your lucky number is 6. Wednesday is your lucky day. Since your element is earth, it is advisable to wear gemstone agate (diamond).

Karmic tip - You are not a chemical, so think before you react.

LIBRA (September 24 – October 23)

SCORPIO (October 24 – November 22)

Tarot card The Chariot indicates to have selfconfidence. But the self-confidence that the chariot tarot card drives and exudes is different. This is the strength of wisdom and belief - the strength that will come to you from learning about yourself and learning to trust others. This reflects the innocent desire to change a head into the world. There is nothing wrong with the drive for success to build the material foundation you desire (fixed mind and a single purpose), says the tarot card – The Queen Of Cups. Wear red for good luck. Your lucky number is 2. Friday is your lucky day. Since your element is air, symbol is scales and planet is Venus, it is advisable to wear gemstone sapphire. Offer water to rising Sun. Take care of your Kidneys. Karmic tip - Desire changes nothing, decision changes something but determination changes everything.

Tarot card Ten Of Pentacles indicates information or good news. This is the time when you can let those close to you know about your dreams and schemes. You receive news which brings a smile to your lips and this is the sign that you may venture into some novel and dynamic enterprise. Be the harbinger of good news for others and let them be a part of your happiness and joy. This is real experience deep sense of gratitude and happiness for all your Karmic good deeds you have committed or accepted, says the tarot card - The World. Wear green are good luck. Your lucky number is 16. Tuesday is your lucky day. Since your element is water, symbol is scorpion and planet is Pluto, it is advisable to wear Opal (Diamond) or Novratan Ring. Take care of your bowels. Karmic tip - True relationships are like upper and lower eyelids. They often meet because they miss each other. But when they meet they, don’t see the world around.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21)

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 20)

Tarot card The World indicates for you the angel of God. He is powerful and bestows angel luck only. Be assured that you are surrounded by exceptionally wonderful angels, who are watching, protecting and guiding you. Learn to overcome anger. Be passionate and sensitive to the needs or the self-privileged. Better performance at work could lead to an increase in salary and status.

More comfort and luxury will surround your life this way when you walk on the path shown by the angels of God. Good luck and fulfillment will follow you everywhere, says the tarot card –Temperance.

Wear yellow for good luck. Your lucky number is 21. Saturday is your lucky day. Since your element is earth, symbol is goat and planet is Saturn, it is advisable to wear topaz. Karmic tip - Don’t take rest until good becomes better, better becomes best. Work hard when others take rest, success will reside permanently with you.

Tarot card The Hierophant indicates earth Goddess, clarity of thoughts will make you remain calm and grounded. Be grateful for all that you have. After all the hurry and worry, would be assured that the good times will roll out soon. i.e., new growth and progress in your career, job, business, relationship etc., Sudden travel plans are foretold. It is also a good time for you to invest in a new house or property or business - happiness is simplicity, says the tarot card – The Magician. Offer seven types of food grains equal to your weight to ashram or holy place. Wear red for good luck. Your lucky number is 9. Monday is your lucky day. Since your element is water, symbol is crab and planet is Moon, it is advisable to wear pearl gemstone. Karmic tip - Lead your life similar to a dictionary - providing meaning in everyone who refers you.

AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 18) Tarot card The Star indicates partnership, happy union, love, friendship, affinity, affection, mutual sympathy and harmony - most often referring to a union of partnerships in business or relationship. This means that it is a signal from God, which is good for both success and victory in business or relationship etc., but too much of joy sometimes leads to sadness, heartache and grief. You should therefore, let your hair down and ease in whatever you do, says the tarot card – The High Priestess. Wear purple for good Luck. Your lucky number is 4. Thursday is your lucky day. Since your element is fire, symbol is archer and planet is Jupiter, it is advisable to wear amber. Donate black cloth on Sundays to poor or holy place. Karmic tip - Heavy rains remind will you of challenges in life. So never ask for lighter rains. Just pray for a better umbrella – attitude!

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PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20) Tarot card says The Magician indicates that you have reached the pinnacle. Money is an all consuming passion and you are willing to do anything you can, to accumulate more. Out of this stubbornness and your passion for gain, you put work ahead of everything else in your life, including family. Your efforts have paid off and you have much to show for it. People know you are reliable and a hard working person.

At this fortune, you can concentrate on projects, business or career with such positive and wonderful good luck, says the tarot card – The Wheel Of Fortune. Wear yellow for good luck. Your lucky number is 21. Thursday is your lucky day. Since your element is water, symbol is fish and planet is Neptune, it is advisable to wear diamond and jade.

Karmic tip - We have to intake whatever we can from life. Because when life starts taking from us, it can take even the breath.

Suhasini is an expert Tarot card reader who covers Palmistry, Nadi Astrology and Counseling. She excels in scientific Astrology and can be contacted on Mobile : 09393026634, 09290425451 and 09392853876.

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