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HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

JULY, 2016

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City of Pearls Places that make Hyderabad HYDERABAD LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Luxury Living

The Best of Interior Stores

Style Galore

Fashion geniuses behind your favorite celebs

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An Ode Hyderabad ’s Royalty to

Biryani

An Obsession not just a meal

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CONTENTS On the Cover

Manisha Kapoor, Bobita Sakia Nedungadi, Sashi Vangapally, Aparna Reddy & Shaheen Daredia

Photography by

Dinesh, 9032458107

Clothing

Mugdha Art Studio

Jewelry

Musaddilal Jewelers Secunderabad

Make-up by

Aliya Baig, 9885803119

Location

Oma Store

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Over a Cappuccino with Mohit Dochania The Legacy of Paigah’s

28.COVER STORY

An ode to Hyderabad’s Royalty

31.SPECIAL City of Pearls

36.FASHION

Look who we found inside your favorite celebrity’s wardrobe?

48.CAMPUS BUZZ What if I were a Nizam?

50.CUISINE

Lip Smacking Biryanis – Enough said!

EDITOR’S DESK July’16 Greetings Readers!

The much missed monsoons last year are in full swing this year, giving us a break from heated summers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for an overwhelming response to our anniversary issue last month.

This issue like many others is a special one too and we giving our ode to the rich heritage and royalty of our city - Hyderabad. From the legacy of richest Nizam that’s on display in many parts of the city to the palaces itself, we have a lot that we can cherish and be proud to be part of.

On our cover: Manisha Kapoor, Sashi Vagapalli, Bobita Sakia, Nedungadi, Aparna Reddy, Shaheen Daredia; who have time and again come together to do something to give back to the society and their bit for the needed.

We have a lot of articles that share the theme and give you an insight in full fledged luxury and royalty. From Jewelry to Biryani’s, we made sure this issue is as authentic as it can get.

We also have the hairstylist giving the best of fashion advice and the way to carry of the latest fashion trend - Braids. In the interiors section, we introduce you to some really new stores and some well established ones as well that will help you to convert your space in nothing less than a luxury with a hint of comfort.

Tulip Addictions: An all new section that we promise to do and bring to you every month; a compilation by our team of all things they are obsessed with this month.

Hope you enjoy the issue, as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Regards,

Esam Ahmed Bilgrami Editor & Publisher publisher@tulipmag.com

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CEO Ansar Ahmed Bilgrami PUBLISHER & EDITOR Esam Ahmed Bilgrami DIRECTOR SALES & MARKETING Aaliyah Ahmed Bilgrami DEPUTY EDITOR Satpreet Kaur COPY EDITOR Trisheetaa Tej GRAPHIC DESIGNER Mohammed Wasim PHOTOGRAPHER Erigi Narsing Rao FEATURE WRITER Ishna Rawlani MARKETING HEAD Md. Abdul Rahman SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPER Ripsy Patel CONTRIBUTOR Nupur Heda CIRCULATION HEAD Md. Faheem Siddiqui CLIENT SERVICE EXECUTIVE R. Anand Rao ADMINISTRATION Bhavna Sharma

I started Reading TULIP since it started and it impresses me with the variety of Information they provide. Living Abroad, Tulip gives me sufficient Information on Fashion and Lifestyle which keeps me connected to Hyderabad. The articles are seasonal and refreshing and you get to read something new every time you read an Issue. Cheers to the Team.

Zeeshan M. Saleem Oil Refinery Owner, NRI

Opening Tulip is like opening a fascinating jewelry box, one that cannot be simply put down. The varied articles and write ups have entertainment for varied readers. I particularly enjoy the bits on home decor and fashion.

I keenly follow the trends on clothing, jewelry and must have essentials. I have often been complimented on looks I have picked from the magazine. They have an incredible layout of images and well written and researched articles. Thank you, for keeping me updated with the latest happenings in town. I look forward to every issue with much excitement and I am never disappointed.

Shikha Bose Student

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Publisher and Executive Editor’s Note: We make every effort to publish the magazine that is informative, entertaining and free of errors. We regret any omissions or inaccuracies, which are entirely unintentional. Please do bring to our notice any article that may be incorrect, or any photograph erroneously published. Also, we would be pleased to include any article or photograph that warrants our attention. We believe in the spirit of this city and its lively people and do hope our content bring only smiles on our reader’s face. As always, your suggestions are welcome.

For me, Tulip magazine is the ‘go to’ magazine for news on the new gadgets and technology that have come out now. Being a huge travel bug, I love to look into the travel section of the magazine that gives me insights into the various places I could visit in and around the country , with personal quotes from people who’ve been to those places and also the do’s and don’ts of the trip that have to be kept in mind while travelling.

Tulip helps me in planning my trip to exotic places across the country.

The Eateries in the city and the trends of the city are also one of the things I catch up on with tulip .

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MONTH AHEAD

Food festivals, upcoming events, what’s new and lots more.

Your guide to the city happenings!

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Bachatha Boot Camp July 2nd,2016 Venue:Our Scared Space.

Secunderabad.

Contact – 9030613344

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Atrangi - a shopping carnival July 3rd (10am) Venue: Our place, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Contact: 04023353422

Star Sports Pro Kabbadi July 04,2016(08:00 PM-10:00 PM) : Bengaluru Bulls vsPuneriPaltans and Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriors July 05, 2016(08:00 PM-09:00 PM): Telugu Titans vs Bengaluru Bulls

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ColoursOf Ramadan Street Photography Workshop: July 6 at 2.00pm Venue :Charminar Contact:022-61818464 Fax: 022-61214950 Mail: info@dcpexpeditions.com

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Hi Life Exhibitions July 7 at 10.00am Venue :Novotel HICC Hyderabad Contact: +91 40 6682 4422

Samahara Children’s workshop Darshan Raval by youth project the young singing sensation at Rendevous, Gachibowli, 9959176789

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The Mirror to Tomorrowland July 23rd,2016 (8:00Pm) Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.

Tickets: https://in.bookmyshow.com/palakkad/ events/tomorrowland-unite-the-mirror-totomorrowland/ET00042808

DEFUNCT with NIKHIL CHINAPA Friday, July 8 at 9 PM Venue:The Farm World Café, KVR Holdings, ROAD #36, JUBUILEE HILLS Contact: 9000700088

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Show me the money 28 &29th July 2016 Venue : Katriya Hotels and Towers Rajbhavan road,Hyderabad Ph : 8496800400

July 06, 2016(08:00 PM-10:00 PM): Dabang Delhi vs Jaipur Pink Panthers and Telugu Titans vs U Mumba Venue: Gachibowli Stadium,Old Mumbai Highway Near IIIT College,Gachibowli.

Contact: 86 8888 4444 or https://www. eventsnow.com/hyderabad/pro-kabaddi

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Shobana’s Krishna Dance drama July 9th,2016 (6:30pm) HariharakalaBhavan, Shivajinagar, secunderabad .

Tickets: https://in.bookmyshow.com/hyderabad/events/ krishna-musical-in-english/ET00015006

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List your events for the next month in our monthly calendar.

Send your event details with pictures to info@tulipmag.com

31 The Tech Fest 30th& 31st July ,2016 JNTU Hyderabad Queries: 9866633558

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WHATS NEW

Karampodi

If you are craving some South Indian delicacies and are bored of going to the same place over and over again, try the newly opened restaurant-Karampodi. Located just opposite Film Nagar Club, the restaurant is completely based on the flavors of South. The menu of the restaurant includes some very rare and unique flavors of South India such as, Idly and Wada with Natu Kodi Pulusu and Chepala Pulusu, Poori and Dosa with Yata Mamsum Kura, Kodi Kurma and Keema Masala. They also have Appams, Uthapams, Pongal, Upma, Pesarattu and their own take on some of the local flavors, like Kodi Shorba, Matka Chicken Fry with no oil etc. You name it and they have it here! The best part is, they offer to you a selection of vegetarian, non-vegetarian, sea-food delicacies of the southern region with giving you the right to decide your spice quotient. So, you get to decide if you want your food hot or not!

Address: 214, Opposite Film Nagar Club, Anand Film Square, Road 82, Jubilee Hills; Phone:040 65993456/040 23553456

Whiteboard Café

For all you aspiring entrepreneurs and working brains, we have found a perfect place for you to hang out and give wings to your ideas. Whiteboard café is one of its kinds in the city and a new addition to the city’s ever growing food industry.

The café located on the main road of Hitech-City opposite to Cyber Gateway has already proved to be a hit among the young Turks. The place has been designed with its customers in mind and is very quirky but work efficient. It accommodates different sized meeting rooms with Wi-Fi connection as well!

Now coming to the menu, this place understandably has an array of beverages along with protein shakes, soy milk to cater to its young customers at work who have now also become fitness freaks. They also have a long list of snack options like sandwiches, salads, Indian snacks, tofu wrap and also pastas such as pesto pasta, stuffed bell peppers etc. If there is anything lacking that would be its all vegetarian menu but the taste and flavors of the food served compensates it.

Address:Plot 15/1, 1st Floor, Sector 2, Opposite Cyber Gateway, Hitech City Phone: 040 33165073

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WHATS NEW

Mighty Small Cafe

What catches your eye when you walk into a carnival? Bright lights, colorful carousels and fun rides! But, the most amazing thing about these carnivals is food! This is all what one can find in Small Mighty. The ambience and décor bring out the child in you and with a red and white theme and bright lights, fills one with nostalgia. This Restaurant serves Italian, Middle Eastern and Continental cuisine in a new and fresh way. It has all the things that one can find in a carnival, from a variety of popcorn and thick shakes to mouthwatering mains. “Make your own Carnival” is a unique way to make your own platter of yumminess; from a variety of platters to choose from. Though the value of the food is a bit on a higher side, the ambience and the feel of the restaurant is worth the visit.

Level 5, Inorbit Mall, Hitech City, Ph: 040-33194226

Ice Creamery

People go gaga over frozen yogurt and fro stick so much that one tends to forget the luscious and creamy Italian gelato. The new Gelato hub at Banjara Hills, “Ice Creamery” is a very cute looking store with a blue and white setting that welcomes you with “laughter is the brightest where Ice cream is the best”. With a lot of mouthwatering flavors like Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate and more for the Chocolate lovers, some fruit-y flavors for those who want to keep it simple like, Mint orange, coconut and palm jaggery (yum!), Mango , Maple walnut, coconut and the list of yummy treats go on. Other than the gelato, Ice creamery also has Chocolaty Bon-bons, and sticks to nibble on. With a decent price on the gelato, this place is a “must-visit” on those lazy summer afternoons when one craves for some creamy ice cream.

8-2-120/115/B, road no.2, Banjara Hills, Phone: 04033194227

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WHATS HAPPENING

Wing Ding Team at Smaaash Wing Ding team interacted with fans and enjoyed their lunch at Mighty Small. After which they took to some fun filled virtual reality games like Walk the Plank, Finger coaster, Fly Max and Super Keeper along with some smaaash Cricket. With a mix of motion stimulators and robotics, virtual reality with high definition head mounted displays, along with cricket, arcade games and bowling in UV lights, adds to the thrill in high definition gaming. These places take the whole gaming experience up a notch by bringing games into reality.

Tender Years Elite kids Calendar Launch We hear about super models and their calendar launches, but these cute lil’ kids made it to this year’s calendar by Saurabh Panjwani . With their cute chirpy smiles and their quick bubbly actions, it was fun to watch them pose at the calendar’s launch. Reshmi Desai was present for the launch of this calendar and she was equally excited and interacting with the lil’ ones. They seemed to be excited to be in the midst of a star and posing with her for the shutterbugs.

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Swishh The Luxury Chocolates We experienced the finest range of chocolates

by Aarushi. There were different flavors of some excellent sweetness and many of the people were spotted to have a taste of the ultimate luxury created with love. The place was extremely well decorated for the launch.

WHATS HAPPENING

Ileana launches Skechers Store

Skechers, the second largest sports & lifestyle footwear brand in the US, launched its first store in Hyderabad. The talented actress lleana D’Cruz launched this plush store, located in the city’s fashion hub ‘Banjara Hills’. At the store, the extremely fit & gorgeous lleana spoke passionately about the brand’s entry in the city and showcased the latest range, including some of her favorite picks. Speaking on the occasion, lleana said, “It is always a pleasure to be in this vibrant city of Hyderabad.

Grand Launch of Park Vue Restaurant

With so many budding restaurants in the city, Park Vue at Banjara Hills was added on recently. Along with the scrumptious food, many guests were seen bonding with each other and tasting the wide delicacies.

Yuva by Neerus launched at Abids

The Grace, the passion, the poise and the Sophistication, all taking a new twist with ‘Yuva’, the brand has added a new extension to its Abids store. It has a magnificent collection of jewelry, ethnic & western bags and footwear all under one roof. Accessories has always been an imperative part of a woman’s dresser since time immemorial.

Yuva excels in catering to young tastes with its artistic innovations and an understanding of all fashion requirements.

The contemporary range of Necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings and anklets are sure to match the likings of an urban diva.

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Tulip A compilation of all things we are obsessing over this month

Indulge The month of Ramzaan might have ended, but, we are not geared up to give up on Haleem yet, so fulfill your cravings by heading straight to AISH, The park Hyderabad, and enjoy their delectable Haleem, available off season too.

Name to know

Jewelry Designer Simran Chabbra, is anything but a regular designer. Her designs have an essence of uniqueness that almost makes us feel nostalgic. The pieces are very trendy and are symbolic of art in itself. Her designs are delicate yet outstanding. Pair them with your ethnic outfit or wear it as your goto piece to add that extra style to your basic outfit; owning one of #Foodtalkindia on instagram; well her pieces must be on every only if you can resist it! It’s one of the fashionistas’ lust list. most tempting accounts that posts and reposts the best of food. With followers of approx 179k, this is one of the must-follow account for everyone.

# Open Crush

Follow

Learn it Namaslay- used widely by yoga lovers when they know they are killing it with a good yoga session.

So, bring in your yoga mats and hashtag already.

Rahul Khanna- If you haven’t heard yet, actor Rahul Khanna has been giving sleepless nights and drooling days to everyone on Snapchat. So, if you want to do something that you will regret later, simply follow this handsome hunk, with exceptional puns on snapchat @MrKhannaSnaps but remember we warned you!

Get addicted Secret Love Right now we are in love with The body Shop’s ‘Black Musk’ Perfume. It smells like a candy and it’s just so tempting. Try before you buy at the nearest body shop store. We bet you will love it too!

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Okay! So, if you haven’t watched this crazy, hilarious, rolling on floor laughing video of Zakir Khan for AIB, then, I don’t know what you are doing in life... Like really! Just go and watch it now- Google- AIB Zakir khan, or Zakir Khan When I meet a Delhi girl on YouTube.. and if you are still too lazy, then here is the link- https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=sIl8vsWrD8o

LIFESTYLE

Over a Cappuccino with

Mohit Dochania

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Designers are the artists who define power of clothing and the transformative quality of dressing up.

Mohit Dochania is a name familiar to keen fashionistas who know how to recognize fine fashion. His work is in the details and color palates he picks. We visited his Flagship store in Hyderabad and were fascinated by the effort put in to display his work, inspired by royalty and heritage of Hyderabad and widelyIndian culture.

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Why did you decide to become a fashion designer?

The zeal and desire to create things is what led me to it. The beauty of designing is not the final outcome but the process and that is something I enjoy. Also, meeting interesting people and traveling with a purpose, are just a few motives for choosing to be a designer.

Tell us a bit about your brand.

‘Mohit Dochania’ as a brand is pure indulgence. The brand is old school charm with new age desire to be a maximalist. It celebrates individuality and craftsmanship in fashion. Fashion, life style and a little madness is what we do as a brand.

Journey so far Design is a journey that’s never ending. It’s a continuous process. Everything in Fashion becomes boring in six months and you have to start afresh often. So, for me, fashion is a journey and I am always traveling.

Every time I see a bride wearing a ‘Mohit Dochania ‘, it’s a great feeling. Everyone who wears our creations conveys that they feel powerful; it feels great.

What type of fabrics do you use to create your garments?

We play with a different fabrics depending on what suits our inspiration for that particular collection. But, whatever fabric we touch , it needs to be pure and of high quality.

What is your favorite part about being a fashion designer?

To be able to think and create.

What inspires you when you are creating your designs?

I’m inspired by the women that I design for. Their stories, their struggles and their achievements. Our creations are for the women of substance.

What skills are important for a successful career in fashion design?

Most important skill set of a designer is the ability to persevere. Another important talent would be the ability to think out of box and crisis solving.

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How do you stay up-to-date with fashion? What do you think of ecofashion?

Staying inspired by my travels keeps me up-to-date with fashion. We do our bit of Eco-fashion in a slightly different way.

We reclaim and recycle vintage pieces of clothing and old family heirloom garments into contemporary styles.

What are your plans for the future?

We are planning and looking forward to some interesting collaborations for the brand. Quality design is a serious business and it needs the right collaborators to make sense and be relevant.

How would you describe your day on an active day?

I spend my week between Hyderabad and Mumbai. I start my day replying to the emails that my team sends to me.

I then, look at my to-do list and add more pointers to it to help me realize it through the day.

When in Mumbai, a good part of the active day is spent at our atelier, designing, sampling, thinking, planning and inspiring the team and myself .

When in Hyderabad, a major part of the day is spent in appointments, meeting clients, bridal trials and planning new collections.

I don’t watch television, so I barter that time to read a design article online, go through fashion magazines and catch up with friends.

Rapid fire 3 things you would never leave home without My diary, IPhone and some loose cash. (I don’t carry a wallet) Where would you want to take next holiday to?

Tokyo.

Your strength?

Our people - the loyal clients that vouch by us and our skilled craftsmen /crafts women.

Favorite cuisine.

Italian and authentic cuisine.

Marwari

One woman who you would like to dress up as your muse?

Meryl Streep.

An advice that has helped you reach where you are today?

Faith and Focus.

- As told to Satpreet Kaur

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The Legacy of

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Paigah’s

From the gracious family of the Paigah’s starting with Vicar-ul-Umra, the Paigah noble, brother in law of the 6th Nizam and the prime minister of Hyderabad state in that period, man behind the reason for one of the most opulent palace in the country Falaknuma’s Existence, the family tree continues with Khair- Nawaz -Jung followed by Nawab Masood Ali Khan’s family, who gives us the detailed insight into the royalty of the Paigah’s. They are the fourth generation in today’s era and could not be more than elated to be bound in a big whole joint family that lives all together even in the contemporary face of Hyderabad.

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Chatting with them on a more lighter part, dressed in their best of Sherwanis and Pishwas they all came together to have their extravagant Iftar celebration. The most lip-smacking exceptional delicacies they have on their menu is Aash, puffs that are filled in with minced mutton served with Khorma, Dahi Vada and Dal to begin with. The other traditional food dishes are Nihari and Tutak that is made of Rawa. One custom they all abide by together is having lunch together every

Friday. All the family members greet, respect and care for each other just like the old times in a most distinctive way from the rest. The best way the family spends time with each other is to take road trips to Bengaluru and Mumbai or wherever they find breath taking sea views. The famous Paigah Tombs also belong to their ancestors. Their heart is found in Hyderabad because one and all in the city are very dear to them; they all know each other and share a majestic connect.

- As told to Ishna Rawlani

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An Ode to Hyderabad’s Royalty!

With Hyderabad always carrying an essence of Royalty along, it is known to be defining it in every way. However modern the city might be now, with the heritage and historic places, families and the traditions that never seem to fade away, this is what makes it so majestic and special. We have the true hyderabadis who grace our cover and talk to us about the Royalty of Hyderabad.

Manisha Kapoor Philanthropist, Social Worker & Businesswoman She is from the family that was the host for the Nawab Pataudi in Kolkata. Charity is a synonymous word for Manisha as helping people in distress; she has inherited from her elders. Also by being the hosts for most of the international dignitaries including the King of England and painters of national fame M F Hussain. She was always fascinated by the Hyderabad Royalty and wanted to show it through her events. She is now coming up with the Ode to Royalty event at Sheraton, July 16th which is an initiative to create awareness for disability.

Do you support any cause or charity?

I have always been involved in the noble causes by creating awareness for a certain disability or disorder through my events. The last was for pink ribbon (breast cancer support). I have also been awarded by the CM Mr. Chandrababu Naidu for my contribution towards the society and for my club which gives women an opportunity to learn something new every time and make them independent.

How would you describe a woman of today?

I believe, a woman of today is the one who believes in herself, in her goals, is independent, sensitive and also looks after her family. She gets involved in a lot of multi-tasking and is a Super Power!

What is your favorite part of the royal heritage from that era?

I like everything about the royal heritage; from their tehzeeb to their way of talking, their exuberant clothing to their way of presenting themselves in public. One strong characteristic which inspires me is their leadership qualities at the same time their sensitivity about taking care of the people around them, which makes them different from the general crowd. To summarize, I love the mix of culture, the beauty, the sensitivity, the stories and their royal heritage.

A royal character or person that inspires you?

The source of inspiration comes from my Dad and of course my Tayiji who have been always into good work and coming from a royal background, I am proud to be born a royal inheritant.

If you were a royal decedent, which part of Hyderabad would you like to immortalize/promote more?

If I were the Royal descendant, I would like to promote all the palaces of the Nawabs right from the Chowmahalla to the Falaknuma and of course the Golkonda Fort. I would have promoted all these till they were immortalized, it would have got worldwide recognition as the other wonders of the world have got.

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Sashi Vagapalli Director & Chief Designer at Mugdha Art Studio Sashi Vangapalli, is a vivacious young lady, who has made a strong mark in the Hyderabad fashion, Industry in a short span of three years. Surprisingly, with no formal education or training in Fashion, she has successfully established the brand “Mugdha Art Studio”. Today, her page is followed by a million of people and she has become one of the most preferred brands for ethnic clothing. She draws her inspiration from people, places and nature.

Do you support any cause or charity?

We support an NGO for children called “Spoorthy” based out of Hyderabad. We also participated and donated for the “100 Hearts foundation” through a charity fashion show.

How would you describe a woman of today?

Today’s women are changing; they have become more independent of their choices, they are learning fast, multi-tasking, and balancing their various roles – both professional and personal. So, with the changing times, their needs, their tastes are also changing. Today, women, are starting companies on their own, they are donning every role and proving that they are equal and sometimes even better than their male counterparts. Still women are lacking behind in literacy and in remote villages there is female infanticides. So, we see a gap between the urban and the rural. We hope that the gap decreases soon.

What is your favorite part of royal heritage from that era?

My favorite part of the royal Heritage era is clothing and the jewelry, the way a dress was carried and the elegance with which the jewelry was donned, were truly fabulous.

If you were a royal decedent, which part of Hyderabad would you like to immortalize/promote more?

If I was a royal decedent, I would promote the heritage properties like the Falaknuma Palace, the Golkonda Fort, etc that speak about the great history and the culture which Hyderabad represents.

Bobita Sakia Nedungadi Housewife As an individual, she puts her family before anything or anybody else. Bobita believes that having a strong mind, heart, a positive attitude and a loving soul helps her and her family to achieve every goal.

Do you support any cause or charity?

Yes, I am very actively involved with an organization called Wave foundation and also walking for this cause.

How would you describe a woman of today?

A woman of today is someone who can manage work, her family, a social life and look beautiful while doing all of that. She is independent and smart; at the same time she knows how to trust with all her heart and also knows how to get up when she falls.

What is your favorite part of royal heritage from that era?

A bit of everything - mostly the vintage stuff, fashion and monuments.

If you were a royal decedent, which part of Hyderabad would you like to immortalize/promote more?

It would definitely be Golkonda!

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M. Aparna Reddy Doctor She is a doctor and also an entrepreneur who takes care of her own restaurant. Aparna is a go-getter and was raised in a family where she was taught to work hard to get what she wants. She doesn’t believe in ever giving up. Aparna describes herself as a modern woman who is no less than any man in any way.

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Do you support any cause or charity?

Yes, Ode to Royalty – a Charity event for the awareness of the deaf children.

How would you describe a woman of today?

Women of today are a force to be reckoned with. We are in that age of time where women have shown that they are equal to men in every possible way. For each field there is a woman who shines as a beacon of an example of how good they can be at everything they set their heart to. I describe women of today as a superpower. In this age of feminism, women are fighting for their right to be the best and I am proud to be a part of this generation of super women.

What is your favorite part of royal heritage from that era?

My favorite part of royal heritage is the culture; the royals had a very regal air around them and were also raised as such. They were raised to be a leader, take care of their people and lead them into a blissful happy life. I like how they always looked and acted perfect, around themselves and others. The royals represented their people and carried on as such. I love the history each royal family has.

If you were a royal decedent, which part of Hyderabad would you like to immortalize/promote more?

If I were a Royal descendent, I’d promote Falaknuma palace, our Charminar and The Golconda fort. I would want to immortalize it in the heart of every individual as much as the Taj Mahal is. Internationally, the Taj Mahal represents India. I want these three to represent us; Hyderabadis. Right now, being in Hyderabad too, loads of people do not know about their existences. Most know about the Charminar, but I want the beauty and culture of these three monuments to be embraced and promoted till they are immortalized in time and in the heart of this world as much as the Taj.

Shaheen Daredia Entrepreneur Shaheen is the co-admin with her husband in his real estate company - Daredia constructions. She is more focused when it comes to business and also a person who loves to meet and socialize.

Do you support any cause or charity?

Sikander, my husband and I are part of our inhouse social organization and we empower children for their education and upbringing. They are basically the economically backward but have the potential and need financial support & care. Education is their right and we feel supporting them will make them independent and capable human beings.

How would you describe a woman of today?

Women of today are no less than men. We are equal, strong, capable and can handle challenges at all levels. Women are accommodative, cultured and yet stand out in the modern times. There is nothing that a woman cannot achieve if she is dedicated and committed.

What is your favorite part of royal heritage?

Heritage is forever! It is worn, decorated, displayed and respected for generations and generations. Heritage is always in fashion and is also very divine. I just love heritage in all aspects.

If you were a royal decedent, what part of Hyderabad would you like to immortalize/promote more?

As an admirer of beauty and heritage, I would definitely promote Charminar, the identity of Hyderabad.

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City of Pearls

Hyderabad, the much acclaimed city of pearls…Hyderabad’s role in the pearl trade has given it the name, “City of Pearls”. Ruled by the Nizams, Relics of Qutb Shahi and Nizam rule remain visible even today, with the Charminar and Golconda fort being the city’s major landmarks. Many of the city’s traditional bazaars, including Laad Bazaar, Begum Bazaar and Sultan Bazaar, have remained open for centuries. Heritage buildings constructed during the reigning era of Qutb Shahi and Nizam showcase the Indo-Islamic architecture influenced by Medieval, Mughal and European styles.

Charminar

The global icon of Hyderabad..! Charminar is a monument as well a mosque. Listed among the most recognized monuments of India, it is a square structure with four grand arches; each facing a fundamental point that opens into the four streets. The old city of Hyderabad was designed with Charminar as its center piece. A thriving market, Laad Bazaar, lies to the west consisting of nearly 14000 shops is known for its jewelry and exquisite bangles that attract millions of tourists every year.

FACT : There is also a legend of an underground tunnel connecting the Gol konda fort to charminar.

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Seven Tombs

The Seven Tombs or the Qutb Shahi Tombs are the tombs of the seven rulers of Hyderabad. They form an important part of Hyderabad’s royal heritage. The infrastructure is so old yet so strong. The tombs were originally laid with blue and green tiles of which a few remains exist even now. The tombs have many carvings, pointed arches and styles that blend the Persian, Pashtun and Hindu forms. They also comprise of a fully fledged garden. It is a must visit place for everyone belonging/not belonging to Hyderabad. It is a part of Telangana tourism and a must visit.

Taj Mahal hotel

The Taj Mahal hotel with its driving mantra as “Athithi Devobhava“ has delighted guests for over sixty years. The hotel enjoys heritage building status and is highly appreciated for delicious and authentic cuisines. Undoubtedly, the food served has been tickling the palates historically.

Laad bazaar

Laad bazaar is the biggest shopping street in Hyderabad along Charminar.

This market is very old, in operation since the times of Nizams. From the royal khara dupattas to the authentic anarkali suits, everything is originally designed by keeping in mind the royal heritage of the Nizams. The narrow lane consists of shops and old buildings with wooden balconies like it was in the olden times. The bazaar is worth a visit for both shopaholic and a non shopaholic.

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Golconda Fort

The Golkonda fort is an archeological treasure situated 11km away from the city. It consists of four distinct forts, eight gateways and a number of royal apartments, mosques and temples. The entrance door, “Fateh darwaza” is an excellent engineering marvel of Golkonda. A clap at the eco point under the dome can be heard at the Bala Hisar which is the highest point 1 km away. A visit to the fort reveals the architectural beauty of many pavilions, gates, entrances and domes.

FACT : The famous diamond koh-i-no or along with other precious diamonds were stored in a vault insid e the fort.

Hyderabad is an amazing city and also my birth place. It has great job career options in the IT sector. Also, it has a good night life with a large number of hotels. How can we forget about the world famous Hyderabadi Biryani!

Amina Abid, Student

Being my birth place, Hyderabad has a very special place in my heart. Everything about the city is full of excitement; from Diwali to Eid, every festival calls for a celebration. And also it is known to be the safest city in India.

Kunooz Fatima, Home-maker

Ramoji Flim City

It is the largest integrated film city and an experience of a lifetime. It is a unique corporate rendezvous and an enchanting blend of man-made wonders and nature’s pristine beauty. The amusements include thematic events, street shows and acrobat adventures. Amidst the erotic greenery, exciting locations and adventure filled surroundings, the restaurants offer continental food with an unforgettable taste.

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Chowmahalla Palace

The magnificent palace was the seat of Asif Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their royal guests. The highlight of the palace is the Grand khilwat, the darbar hall. The courtyard is an expanse of lush green lawns, picturesque water tanks and fountains which will leave you spellbound with the undying history and heritage of the palace. It also exhibits the olden day warrior accessories and vintage cars, excellently. The visitors of the palace get a chance to wear the traditional royalty clothes and ornaments too.

This city is my home.

From the chai to the biryani to the celebrations, everything is a bliss. The moments I cherished from this city were my only survival being away from India.

There is no place like Hyderabad.

Inzemam Syed Mechanical Engineer

I have started living in this city recently and I must tell you that the city has made a place in my heart already. Considering the markets and youth hangout places, the city has much more to explore.

Mohammed Saleem Businessman

Hussain Sagar Lake

The lake was built during the rule of Quli Qutub shah. The lake boasts of the world’s tallest monolith of Gautama Buddha which stands on a concrete platform, referred to as the “Rock of Gibraltar”, on an island separating Hyderabad from Secunderabad. The Lumbini Park is adjacent to the lake and offers various attractions such as laser auditorium, musical fountain and boating facilities to the island. Recently, a cruise ride has been introduced by the telangana tourism which offers parties on the cruise until midnight. The cruise is sponsored to the Telangana tourism by the famous tennis star player Sania Mirza.

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Taj Falaknuma Palace

This priceless inheritance of Hyderabad was a regal residence of the Nizam Viqar Ul Umra and is now a five star hotel by the Taj group. Being at a distance from crowd and congestion in the heart of the city, the palace is a calming attraction. The palace has 60 lavishly decorated rooms and 22 spacious halls. The famed dining hall can seat 100 guests at its table.

A day in the palace books for a guided tour of the palace followed by a delightful dinner.

FACT : When viewed from the top, the palace is in the shape of a scorpion.

Salarjung museum

The museum is a repository of the artistic achievements of different countries. It has magnificent global collection of artifacts. Apart from these, the museum has a children’s section and a rich library with large collection of rare manuscripts. The museum organizes special exhibitions and workshops as a part of its educational activities regularly; which makes it a place of entertainment too.

Birla Mandir

The temple is on a high hillock called the “Naubath Pahad”. The temple manifests a blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani and Utkala architectures. It has separate shrines for different Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Teachings of holy men and Gurbani are engraved on the temple walls. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a height of 42ft. The temple does not have traditional bells as it is conducive for meditation.

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Nine Months of Stylishness!

In this issue, we give huge shout-outs to our beautiful mothers and the mothersto-be. Tulip brings to all you ”expecting moms” some amazing fashion style picks and trends to follow that even the celebs love! This piece of article is about letting you beauties know that you can be stylish while being extremely comfortable at the same time and we are here to provide to you some inspiration to help you get started. So, without any further ado, let’s begin…

SILHOUETTES Straight Fit So, this is one silhouette that works really well on an Indian body and when you have a heavy belly, helps even more.

The plus is, these remain to be in trend!

Empire line This is one silhouette that is flattering to any body type which is little heavy on the belly area. And these empire line Indian outfits though look a lot like Anarkali are less on the flare. So, these can be worn anywhere!

Asymmetrical Asymmetr ical silhouettes and here asymmetrical hemlines, helps in taking that weight or attention from your belly and balances the look.

Flared/Anarkali This silhouette does the job of hiding the belly area really well, hence, preferred by celebrities. Anarkali acts as an Indian cousin to the flared outfits. If you are pregnant and there’s an Indian function ahead, you know what to wear!

Loose fit This silhouette has been in fashion forever. Well if you don’t trust us, ask your mom! A very stylish way to walk your special journey in.

ELEMENTS (PATTERNS AND PRINTS) Shimmer/Sheer/Flow These fabrics do a really great job of not making the body look huge and give a more feminine look.

Jackets/Coats/Shrugs/ Blazers These pieces of clothing are comfort at its best.

These go well with almost anything; be it skirts, pants or even dresses!

Florals Florals again give the round belly a feminine touch and tones it down visually.

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Stripes Stripes are great for illusions.

Wear horizontal stripes if you want to show off your bump, if not, wear the vertical ones.

Lace Lace is a beautiful element that again gives you a feminine look and works great when going out for special occasions; especially for date nights!

COLOURS Solid with Minimal Print Solid colours don’t add much illusion to the eyes, hence help a more stable look. And the tiny prints make it not boring!

Colour Blocking This trend is fun and classy; but more fun really! And this also helps to divert all the attention from the belly.

All Black We all know that black does the slimming effect very well. So, if any of you ladies want to hide your pregnancy weight then definitely go for black or even if you just feel like wearing black, then we say go for it!

Bright And why you may ask to go for more cheery tones? Well! For obvious reasons - bright colours make everyone happy!

ACCESSORIES Heavy/Chunky pieces (Statement Jewelry) Not accessorizing heavy but using one statement piece gives a very fine sophisticated look. It is something that works great when going for a party.

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Neutrals Neutrals go well at any time and they look good on anyone and in any form. So, why not wear them, especially when they look so sophisticated!

Sling back Pumps These are really nice to add a bit of glamour to your look. If you don’t particularly feel like dressing up, put on a black dress and these pumps. These lift up your look instantly. Also these are not too high so, works well when expecting!

Tie up Pumps These were again made famous by Kim Kardashian. Very glamorous! If you are not particularly comfortable with the high heels, then you can always go for lace up flats. They are equally trendy!

Clutch And if you don’t feel like carrying anything, we suggest you just carry a clutch with all your necessities.

Hobo/Bucket Bags These bags add a great boho element to the entire look and are very much in fashion. Also these bags when bigger are actually the better, especially for an expecting mother. You get to throw in whatever you like!

ABSOLUTE COMFORT

Kaftans A kaftan is one of the goto clothing pieces of a fashion lover. Also it does the work of concealing the belly quite nicely.

Oversized Shirts/Shirt Dresses You cannot go wrong with an oversized shirt or shirtdresses for that matter. This is as comfortable and as fashionable as it gets! And guess what! It’s super-duper cute too!

Jumpsuits/Dungarees Well! These are for anyone seeking comfort... seriously! And your favorite celebs love them too! Very functional and cute we say!

Maxi-Dresses This look finds a way into our list because, it is one effortless style that is extremely comfortable.

Throw on a maxi-dress, let loose your hair or make a top-knot and you are a summer fashionista!

Belly Leggings These leggings are very versatile and go with almost anything; long dress shirts, tunics, kaftans or kurtis.

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Look Who We Found Inside Your Favorite Celebrity’s Wardrobe!

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his month, Tulip office at Begumpet has turned into an investigation agency and our officers have put on some really cool glasses to take a look at who is behind your favorite celebrity’s closet. Guess what we found? Here’s a look at the amazing people who help our Favorite celebs shine all the time and we also got to ask them some questions!

Shravya Varma Can you tell us something about yourself as an individual?

I would like to believe that I am a light hearted and a happy soul. I love creating. I feel restless and stagnant if I am not in my studio working. I love traveling, so I am constantly stalking travel blogs.

Esha Amin Can you tell us something about yourself as an individual?

I’m a dreamer & traveler, an energetic and a very passionate being.

How did you discover the profession of styling and knew this is what you wanted to do?

Fashion has always been my love since childhood. I worked as a designer first and gradually moved into styling when I realized I enjoy it.

List a few celebrities you have enjoyed styling...

My all-time favorites are Karisma Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar.

Do you have a muse, the one you absolutely adore and love to style?

Sridevi- she’s timeless!

What trends do you love right now?

Prints, bohemian and anti-fits.

Which trends do you want to see disappear?

Neons.

What would you say your personal style is? Could you describe it in 3 words?

Sartorial, sexy and spontaneous.

What advice would you give to an upcoming/aspiring celebrity fashion stylist?

Work hard - there is no short cut.

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How did you discover the profession of styling and knew this is what you wanted to do?

I started styling because I was designing for the actors in films and before I realized it, I was a stylist.

List a few celebrities you have enjoyed styling...

I personally love working with Trisha. She is a breeze to work with. I also love working with Lavanya Tripathi.

Do you have a muse, the one you absolutely adore and love to style?

I am a huge fan of Amala. She is my ultimate Muse and has always been. She is the epitome of perfection!

What trends do you love right now?

I personally love Indian wear way too much. We are breaking the stereotypical bordered lehengas and falling materials like nets. Bringing back the traditional kanjevarams and handlooms are the best trends.

So I believe, tradition is the new fashion.

Which trends do you want to see disappear?

Bell bottoms. Also, I am not a big fan of animal prints.

What would you say your personal style is? Could you describe it in 3 words?

Traditionally modern and chic.

What advice would you give to an upcoming/aspiring celebrity fashion stylist?

Assist someone first before you jump into it. That will really help. You must have a strong work ethic; it will take u a long way.

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Shreeja Rajgopal Can you tell us something about yourself as an individual?

I’m Shreeja Rajgopal, a professional celebrity Stylist, 24 and I love all things fashion and dance.

How did you discover the profession of styling and knew this is what you wanted to do?

I was working with a PR agency that handled fashion brands and designers, so a part of my job was to interact with stylists and magazine houses. It was then when I learnt that celebrity styling is a full-fledged profession!

List a few celebrities you have enjoyed styling...

I loved styling Aditi Rao Hydari. She brings a sense of freshness to every look and makes it her own!

What trends do you love right now?

Flared denims, sneakers with literally anything and ruffles!

Which trends do you want to see disappear?

The cape lehengas, as gorgeous as they look, it’s been done to death!

What would you say your personal style is? Could you describe it in 3 words?

Feminine, effortless and chic.

What advice would you give to an upcoming/aspiring celebrity fashion stylist?

Assist a stylist, gain as much experience as you can, work in a magazine house if needed; until you are ready to take off on your own!

Dhara Gandhi Can you tell us something about yourself as an individual?

I am an independent, confident and flexible individual. Having a keen eye for detail has always helped me deliver my work better.

How did you discover the profession of styling and knew this is what you wanted to do?

I was always inclined towards the fashion industry. Being an event manager earlier, I constantly looked up at being associated with the fashion industry someday. My first experience in this profession was working with Anushka Sharma back on the sets of Patiala House.

List a few celebrities you have enjoyed styling...

I am currently styling Pritam Sir, in the reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Other than that, I’ve worked with other celebrities as well, among which the most I’ve enjoyed working with is, Sivamani sir.

Do you have a muse, the one you absolutely adore and love to style?

Yes I do have a muse. No prizes for guessing, it is Kareena. She has an effortless style statement. You can give her anything and she’ll make it look like the best outfit there ever was.

What trends do you love right now?

My personal Favorite has been florals, since eternity. I believe it has the power to make anyone look classy and trendy.

Which trends do you want to see disappear?

For women, it’ll be the Maxi dress, overly distressed and torn denims.

For men, I would want the sagging low waist pants/denims, overly skinny clothing and Hawaiian printed shirts to disappear.

What would you say your personal style is? Could you describe it in 3 words?

For me style is comfort. In 3 words, I’d mention my style as Comfortable, Stylish and Minimalistic.

What advice would yyou give to an upcoming/aspiring celebrity fashion stylist?

Experience and networking is the key to move up. Obviously you have to work hard, also, another important thing to remember is to never fear rejections.

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Muskan Goswami Can you tell us something about yourself as an individual?

I am a 23 year old girl with a dream to make it big. I am very focused about work and I like to balance my life, social and work. I am a very friendly person.

How did you discover the profession of styling and knew this is what you wanted to do?

I knew I had to be in this industry, the world of fashion has always intrigued me. Since I was small I just knew this is what I wanted, and I am a go getter when something is stuck in my head.

List a few celebrities you have enjoyed styling...

Well, there have been a plenty, I loved Ranveer the best. Even Parineeti, she is this cheeky chirpy girl fun to work with. Apart from that Tiger Shroff, Priyanka Chopra, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shilpa Shetty.

Do you have a muse, the one you absolutely adore and love to style?

Who doesn’t have a muse? I would love to style Deepika or Anushka, I think they both can carry off anything and everything very well.

What trends do you love right now?

The current favorite is the Choker necklace trend. I absolutely love it; a lot of my trend inspiration also comes from the Kardashians.

Which trends do you want to see disappear?

Honestly, I am not a fan of flouncy skirts and those cancan skirts that stand like a balloon.

What would you say your personal style is? Could you describe it in 3 words?

Edgy, sexy and bold What advice would you give to an upcoming/aspiring celebrity fashion stylist?

I feel style is an art, it comes from within. I advise; don’t do a styling course, just intern under a stylist; working is so different from what you learn at school!

Shefali Deora Can you tell us something about yourself as an individual?

I am just a regular Mumbaikar. I am currently completing my postgraduation working alongside as a celebrity stylist.

How did you discover the profession of styling and knew this is what you wanted to do?

A friend of mine was interning with a well known stylist, “The Vainglorious”, that’s when I got to know more about styling. Eventually my friend and I together started “The Classy Flare”.

List a few celebrities you have enjoyed styling...

I have enjoyed styling all my clients. I am currently styling Shraddha Das, Anjana Sukhani, Sandeepa Dhar.

Do you have a muse, the one you absolutely adore and love to style?

Honestly, I love working with all my clients and I love styling them, but if I have to choose one, I will go with Shraddha Das. What trends do you love right now?

Minimalistic Oversized Fashion and sneakers. I even like how cold shoulder is coming back in trend.

Which trends do you want to see disappear?

Both Crocs and colored animal prints.

What would you say your personal style is? Could you describe it in 3 words?

Classy, Chic and Simple What advice would you give to an upcoming/aspiring celebrity fashion stylist?

I would advise them to study fashion and get their basics right, attend fashion related events, always keep themselves updated with the latest events and happening in the fashion industry.

Anything else you would like to share with us?

Yes, do keep a look out for my upcoming work. It was great fun talking to you guys. Thank you.

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FASHION

Harsh Harsh by Harsh Gupta Harsh is very passionate about his work and loves to see every one looking gorgeous. The idea to offer a product is that it should make you feel confident & beautiful and thats what gives Harsh the motivation to do what he does.

“Right from my childhood, I always took part in deciding how one should dress up. For all those who wish to start their label, I would suggest to go ahead with your instinct. It’s a business where you need to be dedicated to many things including designing. You need to be focused and sincere. It’s amazing to see how much your own business can teach you. It’s a temple where you learn every day and become more practical,” Harsh explains.

He wants to see the best of himself every time and deeply aspires to become one of the most commercially successful and celebrated brand from India on the world map.

When asked about his future plans, he said, “We shall start an online shopping site, where our consumers can shop online for their favorite pieces and experience the world of Harsh Harsh. We wish to offer our consumers everything that makes their dream come true. A range from perfumes to cosmetics, clothes to accessories and interiors to flower decor. That is my dream”.

He draws his inspiration from subjects that are different, unexplored and has the power to attract. “A Harsh Harsh woman is sophisticated, stylish, a fashion leader, daring and quite feminine. I look for inspiration which can match her personality and style. Any new idea or inspiration that may surprise you is always the foundation of our new collection,” he says.

Harsh has had a beautiful journey and Harsh is truly thankful from the bottom of the heart. He has really discovered new things throughout the journey that has shaped him well and given him an insight of what his brand is all about.

Follow them on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionhouseharshharsh Instagram: @officialharshharsh Twitter: @HARSH__HARSH Website: www.harshharsh.com (coming soon)

Crimson Brainchild of Pratishruti and Saksham, Crimson is a synonym for quirky and matchless line of products. They mainly focus on women accessories, clutch bags and jewelry. Based out of Delhi they have an in-house manufacturing for 80% of all the products created.

Their collection is chic, edgy with equally fine product quality. Each theme of the collection is based on international based concepts as well as current season trends. Crimson aims to target the young age group who is looking for fun and quirky stuff.

They also customize products as per how their customers want them, you can self design their products and also approach them and they shall make the best out of your requirement. At the same time to maintain exclusivity, they don’t make a copy of the existing products.

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Shop at Vanity

By Upasana

So, I felt, I have always had that connection with management. Also, I have been passionate about fashion since I was a kid. I love dressing up and accessorizing! That’s where; both, my inborn passion and desire came together to help me become a fashion entrepreneur. It was two and a half years ago, when I was first struck with the idea of curating jewelry for my brand. I wanted to have a one-stop destination of curated fashion jewelry for all age groups and occasions. And here we are! It was a very small startup then and today when I look back, we have come a long way and there is a lot more to be achieved! Shopatvanity is all about keeping it simple and classy! I believe, “one statement piece of jewelry can do wonders to any outfit”! We have accessories for you to wear to your work, to the vacations and to that destination wedding too. We have it all! It feels great to see people dressed up in your brand and send pictures appreciating your work. I believe, ‘ShopatVanity’ is all about personalized services, even online! In certain occasions, I also suggest to my customers with, what to accessorize their outfits. The products reach them as per their convenience. We understand how, we, women want everything so quick even while shopping online. I get orders requesting ‘can we have this tomorrow?’ And most of the times we have it delivered to them on time; just so that they look their best on their special occasion. I am a huge fan of online shopping, myself. I think since the time e-commerce has evolved no one can do ‘nothing’ when they are free. In fact, ‘when I am doing nothing, I am shopping online!’ That’s my perception of online shopping but at the same time, I expect good quality products and a personalized service.

And that’s where I see my brand in the near future... I always want to be there for my customers listening to what they want rather than just selling what we have. I want to setup a platform where the beautiful ladies can have their jewelry customized online on our website. We shall soon have our website too.” says Upasana Find them on: Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vanity/538164719581036 Instagram: @shopatvanity Email: vanity.onlineshopping@gmail.com

Culture Signature

By Jalpa Thakkar “Culture signature” is a store of unique treasures, traditional & ethnic wear, handicrafts & designer jewelry. I have always wanted to do something uniquely different with my creativity ideas. I was fascinated by how people could promote their talent on social media and thus, I fell in love with Facebook; that’s where my journey started.

I started displaying my designs, accessories and kutchi handicrafts on my Facebook page that I created with my brand name. Eventually, people started enquiring, liking the page and requesting for prices. I love kutchi vintage fabric and antique jewelry. So, I am dealing with the same; professionally. Getting positive reviews for each and every booking & orders, having a huge list of regular customers from all over India & some from London, Canada & USA as well is quite satisfying. They like my products & design because it’s unique and pocket friendly too. The social media has helped me to a great extent to showcase my talent and spread it to places where I can’t personally visit and display the collection. Instagram and Facebook help me to get clients from all over the country and abroad. They are the best options as there are limitless buyers available across the globe. I just need to reach them. I am very happy and passionate with my online business, and I love to keep my clients happy too.

What’s next: My own brand website, its work in progress right now but i am going to launch it in big way shortly

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Find them on: Instagram : culture_signture_india, Facebook: @ culturesignatureindia WhatsApp +917878904555

WELLNESS

No Pain No Gain

All you wanted to know about laser treatment, should you opt for it or not. We clear all your doubts.

What is the procedure of a laser treatment?

The term laser means light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, and it uses a laser light source (laser beam) to remove tissues that are diseased or to treat blood vessels that are bleeding. Laser beams are strong beams of light produced by electrically stimulating a particular material. A solid, a liquid, or a gas is used. Alternatively, the laser is used cosmetically; it can remove wrinkles, birthmarks, or tattoos.

How does the laser operate?

The special light beam is focused to treat tissues by heating the cells until they burst. There are different laser types. Each has a different use and color. The color, or the light beam, relates to the type of surgery that is being performed and the color of the tissue that is being treated.

There are three types of laser: Carbon dioxide (CO 2) laser; the YAG laser (yttrium aluminum garnet); and the pulsed dye laser.

How many treatments/sittings does it take to cure a mark?

You should not think of a number of sessions that should be needed to reduce the growth or the pain. More number of sessions are needed in the beginning; around 3-4 sittings for the body and 5 for the face.

After that, the sessions should be spaced out significantly in order to touch up the areas from time to time. It does depend on the person and the type of skin. So, a darker skinned patient may need more number of sessions. Also, if a patient has excessive growth due to hormonal balance, more number of sessions may be needed.

Does the treatment hurt?

They certainly can. Many laser treatments don’t require numbing beforehand, but for deep resurfacing, we can use a topical anesthetic or a combination of topical and pain injections plus anxiety drugs such as Ativan or Valium, a short-acting IV anesthetic that puts a patient to sleep is for some forms of ablative resurfacing, in which the laser removes skin and can cause bleeding.

Is sun harmful to a laser treatment?

It’s not a good idea to be treated if you’re tanned. The laser’s function is to destroy targets like freckles and brown spots, blood vessels, and tattoo pigment. But, if the whole body is tanned or dark, the laser mistakes it for the enemy; one big brown spot. If used improperly, the treatment can cause irritation, blisters, and discoloration. Still, certain lasers can be adjusted for patients with dark skin. The patient should avoid going out, however, he or she may even take precautions like applying sunscreen before heading out.

How can one take aftercare of laser treatment?

Most laser surgeries can be performed on an outpatient basis, and patients are usually permitted to leave the hospital or medical

office when their vital signs have stabilized. A patient who has been sedated should not be discharged until recovery from the anesthesia is complete, unless a responsible adult is available to accompany the patient home. The doctor may prescribe (pain-relieving) medication, and should provide easy-to-understand, written instructions on how to take the medication. The doctor should also be able to give the patient a good estimate of how the patient’s recovery should progress, the recovery time, and what to do in case complications or emergency arise. The amount of time it takes for the patient to recover from surgery depends on the surgery and on the individual. Recovery time for laser surgery is, for the most part, faster than for traditional surgery.

Are they any side effects for laser treatment?

Possible side effects from laser hair removal can include blistering, burning, scarring, hyper pigmentation (darkening of the skin), hypo pigmentation (lightening of the skin), or paradoxical hair growth which results in increased hair growth in treated areas. These side effects can be significantly minimized if treatment is performed in a medical office that routinely performs laser hair removal What risk is involved during laser treatment?

Laser surgeries can be complicated by: Hemorrhage, Infection.

Perforation (piercing) of an organ or tissue.

Laser surgery can also involve risks that are not associated with traditional surgical procedures. Being careless or not practicing safe surgical techniques can severely burn the patient’s lungs or even cause them to explode.

Patients must wear protective eye shields while undergoing laser surgery on any part of the face, near the eyes or eyelids.

What are the Benefits of Laser Treatment?

There are many potential benefits of receiving laser therapy: Lasers are more precise than traditional surgical instruments. Cuts can be made shorter and shallower. This causes less damage to tissue.

Operations are generally shorter than traditional surgeries. They can often be done on an outpatient basis. Patients don’t have to spend the night in the hospital. If general anesthesia is required, it is usually used for a shorter time..

Patients usually heal faster. They may have less pain, swelling and scarring than with traditional surgeries.

DOCTOR DETAILS; Name - Dr. Mukesh Raj Address - Mukesh Raj laser treatment clinic , near Vijaya diagnostic center, Basheerbagh.

Contact number – 9849010904, 040-23221577

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Braids it down

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We all have the problem of dealing with the Frizzy hair due to humidity and also the sweaty long hair that gets in the way of our daily life. People usually prefer tying their hair up in a tight bun as it’s the easiest way to keep all you tresses in a place. While some people go ahead and chop off their hair and sport the new summer look, (An easier way to deal with summer) for people with long hair, high and messy up-dos are the only rescue! Sometimes we all like to add that little element of surprise to our same old up-dos.. Braids are a real simple and easy way to take the style quotient up a few notches. If you want a classic and elegant look, braided hairstyles are prefect. Whether you have to go for a wedding or running on the treadmill or as a matter of fact just to look different, this style will keep your hair looking neat and polished. In the recent years, there has been a lot of innovation with braids in hairstyles. These hairstyles are both easy to do and also make you look elegant.

Here are 5 such quick and easy ways to do your hair:

The mermaid tail braid This hairstyle is just beautiful and can be dressy or casual. To get this hairstyle all you have to do is make two individual braids on either side of your head. If you are not good in braiding or you have too many layers, then do not worry as there is no need to make a neat looking braid. After this, tie both the braids together at the end and you are done. Use hairspray to manage those flyaways.

Meet Aly Hirani, Sandeep Singh and Sai Kiran - The tremendously talented hairstylists in Hyderabad. With their aptitude, edgy and passionate approach to hair styling & hair care; we couldn’t agree more that they are one the most awe inspiring hair artists in the city. They are the reason behind the effortless gorgeousness of a lot of people who show off their lovely mane at the parties. They create looks that turn heads and are consistent in their ability to convey pre determined looks effortlessly.

So, before you head for a perfect make over you have been eying for a while, read on to know more about the team behind Swag4Hair and also the quick tips you need to include in your daily routine NOW!!

Idea behind starting Swag 4 Hair I have been in this industry for 12 years; my mom has been a beautician from past 35 years. My mom is my real inspiration behind my success and where I am today. With time, our passion grew and we wanted to start a unique salon, where clients feel relaxed and get at home vibes.

You guys are three partners; do you each specialize in something exclusive?

Yes! We three have our own forte.

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BEAUTY I (Aly Hirani), am more into hairstyling and color. I love working with short hair like Pixie. Sandeep on the other hand is an expert in color & Keratin treatment; and Sai is the man behind hair styling.

How would you say your salon is different from others- USP that makes your client come back for more?

We are trendy and offer unique hairstyles and hair care. We really talk to the client to understand what they need, give our opinions and then go ahead. We endeavor to give uninterrupted attention to each of our clients and ensure that they walk out happy every time; always feeling the leisure of a homely environment.

What according to you is the most happening trend in terms of hair color right now?

According to us, it’s more of Balayage Ombre, Ombre, Hair concouring and Placement coloring.

What would be your favorite summer style to experiment with this season for both short and long hairs?

Summers are always best to rock short hair. But in Hyderabad, we have noticed the women being obsessed with long hair (and styles) and so are the men, but in terms to rock the latest man bun style and fade haircuts for the rest.

The fish tail braid The fish tail braid is one of the most popular braids and we see Bollywood divas sporting it quite often at runways. Start by dividing your hair into two sections. Then take half inch of hair from the left section (outside) and pull the piece across the top of the left section over the right section without twisting it. After that, again take half inch but from right section (outside) and pull it across the top of the right section over the left section. Continue doing this and stop an inch before your hair ends.

Do you think people in Hyderabad are open to experimenting?

It’s been good 7 years in Hyderabad now and I have seen people changing over the years. They want to experiment but want to play safe as well. We do get a lot of men who are more conscious about their hair care and styling than ever before in general. They really want to be unique; weather; it’s a haircut, color or styling.

One hair care routine every woman/girl must follow?

Using a good shampoo and a conditioner which suits their hair - that’s the most basic and really important routine everyone must follow.

Men have their own grooming products these days, please share the products that men can use on daily basis for grooming their hair and brands that one can be aware of for styling and maintain their hair.

There are many styling products but according to us it’s always TIGI (BED HEAD). Different hair texture has different styling products.

(Manipulator matt, matt separation, pure texture and many more) What kind of braids can people with short and long hair carry of best?

There are many different styles of braids. Braid into braid, fish braid, twist into braid etc. Key point however is to remember- to never keep a braid for long time as it pulls your hair and makes your hair weak.

Quick Fix Five How often must a person get his/hair trimmed?

King: - 25-30 days. Queen: - 75-90 days.

What is the best way to add volume to your hair?

Leave it naturally; avoid combing as much as you can.

How often can one get Hair spa done?

About 30-45 days.

How to control the damage of styling tools on hair?

Use heat protecting cream.... Always!

Your go-to product for hair?

It’s always TIGI (BED HEAD)

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The milkmaid braid This is one of the simplest yet stylish look that one can flaunt. While some of us are in the mood to experiment with the way we do our braids, this up-do would go with both ethnic and casual wear. All you have to do is divide your hair into two sections and then braid each one of them. After that, take one braid and bring it up over your head to the other side. Secure the braid with a bobby pin and repeat this step with the other braid. Make sure to tuck the end of the braid under the hair to hide the hair ties.

The three braid hair do While some people avoid braiding their hair as it makes it look less voluminous and thin, this three braid hair-do would help in adding thickness to those tresses. Divide your hair into three sections and then braid each section.

It will be best if you use clear hair tie. After that, you have to braid the three braids together into one large side braid. The trick is to loosen up the braid after you are done which will give the illusion of thicker hair.

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The Premium Bridal Makeup Artist

rtistry is in her genes and belonging to the land of Nawabs she defines it perfectly. For Aliya collecting make-up was always a hobby since childhood. She always knew she wanted to become make-up artist.

Granddaughter of Mirza Hameedullah Baig, she is the second after Shahnaz Husain in the family to enter the line of glamour and beauty. Aliya learned the traits of classic makeup from Shahnaz Husain and mentored by Huda Kattan UAE & Mario Dedivanovic USA. She is certified in Advance Airbrush makeup, Temptu.

One of the top 10 best makeup artists in India she has been the go-to bridal makeup artist for all the brides in the city and beyond. Aliya is experienced to work with individual tastes and needs. Being a part of bride’s most special day & making her clients look their most gorgeous is her ultimate goal.

Her signature style is well defined eyes and glowing flawless skin. She believes that defining the brows is something that always does the trick.

Plot No. 116, Road No 14, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Ph: 098858 03119

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Kavanah by Shivani Suri “I have been fascinated with colors and art for as long as I can remember. So after completing my MBA, I finally decided to pursue my passion and did a diploma from NIFT, Delhi. A few internships later I realized my true interest lay in embroideries and accessories. I was always mesmerized by the antique embroideries in my mom’s wardrobe and used to dream of reinventing them in different patterns. Each has its own distinct and timeless appeal and that is exactly what I wanted to accomplish- to create something timeless.

The response has been incredible so far. Hand embroidery is something that’s always been considered a luxury, and the uniqueness and intricacies of the craft are what make it so covetable. I wanted to add some more to it, to give my designs some meaning and hence KAVANAH was born, which means poem in Sanskrit. Poetry is something that doesn’t lose its charm and lasts through the ages and that is the feeling I wanted to emulate – to make timeless pieces that would last generations. Every piece is meticulously designed and I draw my inspiration from everything around me – from my mum’s wardrobe to everything regal and unique.” says shivani What’s next: Diversify into more variety of handcrafted pieces like juti’s, belts maybe apparels too.

Find them on: www.perniaspopupshop.com, www.carmaonlineshop.com, www.onceuponatrunk.com, www.indear.in, www.limeroad.com, www.pookaari.com instagram: Kavanah.by.shivani

Get ready for funding your Startup The startup realty show is here to help you get investment for your startup. This month, we caught up with organizers of startup Realty show, “Show Me the Money” where 50 startups pitch their startup to investors for funding, Mr. Siva Kyasa, NRI Businessman and startup enthusiast talks to us. After closely working with more than 100+ startups, he decided to start this show here in Hyderabad.

Tell us more about Startup scenario in Hyderabad or India?

Siva: There are more than 20000 new business ventures which started in the last 12 months in India and this number is expected to grow to one lakh plus in the next two years. Thanks to the Prime Minister Sri. Narendra Modi’s initiatives and call for startups, Youth are now starting startups rather than joining MNCs. There are more than 3000 startups in Hyderabad and expected to grow to more than 10000. Telangana government’s initiative for T-Hub made a considerable awareness too. India is eventually becoming a startup capital of the world.

People are afraid that their idea might be stolen if they approach investors for funding. What is your view?

Siva: This is true! Where there is some propitiatory, invention is there.

For example, if you design a product or utility with features that didn’t exist before, there are chances of theft. Nevertheless, the best solution in this case is to apply for patent and then approach any investors. For most ideas, there is nothing propitiatory and question of stealing is just a perception. I have seen people with ideas and had same concern.

However, with little research; I was able to show them the businesses already working on the same idea. From the investor’s point of view, the idea is just less than 5% and execution & market acceptance is the rest.

Can someone get funding for an idea and great business plan?

Siva: Very rare but I cannot say it doesn’t happen. In extreme cases where founders have incredible capabilities, Investors may fund for an idea but most cases investors are willing to invest in innovative businesses where companies are looking for growth capital.

Tell us about Startup Realty Show?

Siva: We are conducting the realty show for startups where startups can pitch their business to Investors. We are conducting this event in 4 sessions focused for startups in E-commerce, Healthcare, software & Education and Media/Entertainment/Other. We will have appropriate investors for specific sessions. Investors may agree for funding or share their view which might be highly valuable. This format of Realty shows like SharkTank and Dragons Den have been very successful in Us/ Canada/UK/Japan/Australia.

When is this event and how can someone pitch their startup to investors?

This event is planned for July 28th and 29th at Katriya Hotel & Towers, Raj Bhavan road. Startups can reserve their spot for as low as Rs.15, 000/- for one of the 50 slots. One can reserve passes for just visiting the event, too. More details of the event are available on www.smtm.co.in Contact : 8496800400 Email : siva@smtm.co.in.

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What if? I were a Nizam’s descendant!

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From its Biryani to its historic structures, Hyderabad is an alluring city in several aspects. The old Hyderabadi-ness would not resurface nor can be recreated. For like in other cities, others too have a right to live and prosper and regardless of what states it gets, the city will not be what it was. Only people, romantic fools at that, look back. Cities don’t; they look at the future.

Praniga bhandari

Student, St.Francis college Being a Hyderabadi there is a whole lot of stuff, I love about my city. It has a moderate climate (except for 2-3 months in summer), great food, a vast choice of eating out joints, relatively inexpensive compared to other metros, cosmopolitan and welcoming to people from anywhere, good entertainment options. But beside this If I were the descendant of Nizam, I would like to give back to the society in the form of free education, free meals to children and provide old age homes with good facilities for people who have nobody to look after. Also I’d like to change the infrastructure of our city to match the level of international cities so that the economy of the state improves. Lastly, I would like to improve on the safety measures for women in our city.

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Ravi Purighella

Student, Avanthi degree and PG college If I were the descendant of Nizam, I would make sure people plant more trees, I would like to increase the number of cops in the city and make “she team” more effective.

I would make sure that there is enough parking space everywhere to avoid unnecessary traffic , I would change the rules in RTI to make sure that people raise their voices against injustice done to anything or anyone. I will ensure that all roads are motor able, I would increase the quality of the drainage system and make sure that there are no open drainages.

Anmol Singh

Student, St.marys college If I were a descendant of Nizam, I would take care of cleanliness everywhere because health is wealth and I would open good schools for poor children as education will make them a better person. I would bring peace among the people living in Hyderabad. I would make industries for poor people so that they get job and no one would be poor in my city. I will keep myself just like the greatest servant of the city. I would not make any difference in the education and safety of a girl. As the descendant of Nizam, my aim and ambition is to bring prosperity to the hungry millions. I shall try to establish a truly socialistic pattern of society. The gap between the rich and the poor will be narrowed down. I would make medical treatment free for poor people. There will be no one unemployed. If I were a descendant of Nizam, I would surely make a better Hyderabad.

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Sachin Bomma,

Student, Symbiosis law school If I were descendant of nizam I would take care of all the cleanliness everywhere because health is wealth and I would open good schools for poor children as education will make them a better person and would take care of the peace among the people living in Hyderabad. I would make industries for poor people so that they get job and no one would be poor in my city. I will keep myself just like the greates servant of the city.i would not make any difference in the education and safety of a girl . As the descendant of nizam my aim and ambition is to bring prosperity to the hungry millions . I shall try to establish a truly socialistic pattern of society. The gap between the rich and the poor will be narrowed down. I would make medical treatment free for poor people. There will be no one unemployed. If I were a descendant of nizam I would surley make a better Hyderabad.

Sahebjeet Singh

Student, St.marys college The city has not been well equipped to deal with the amazing (and unequal) growth and subsequent drain on city and state resources.

Hence, the precipitation of issues with traffic/congestion, pollution, scarcity of water, power and at times even social peace. Hyderabad desperately needs to scale its infrastructure and effectively manage these growing pains to alleviate these problems. If I were a descendant of Nizam, I would make sure that there would be no power cuts and people are aware of their safety especially women. I would also look up to better infrastructure of the city and traffic Discipline: something nonexistent in Hyderabad, to their credit, the traffic police have been taking steps to cut down on drunk driving, people breaking the rules in recent times.

Vaishnavi Yadav

Student, Villa marie college Hyderabad is a city that comes with its own uniqueness and making changes is not an easy task. However if I was a descendant of Nizam, I would start with eradicating the social evils by educating the society and building up better schools and universities while increasing literacy. Make hospitals with proper services in low cost for the poor.

I’d open up to global market, growing employment. Bring up good infrastructure and fulfill the necessities as the city is battling with poor water supply, damaged roads and what not! Considering cleanliness, it’s hard not to belch at the sight of red stained walls at public spaces, garbage floating on the lakes and stinky areas. Well known as “The city of Nizams”, I would definitely bring back royalty and make each Hyderabadi feel the essence and pride of being on such a land.

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Lip Smacking Biryanis

Enough Said

With pride we say “I come from the land of pearls and biryanis!” Originally made by the Persians, the Nizam governors brought this tasty dish to the Deccan plateau and added their very own twist to it. Ever since, Hyderabad has been one of the few places for top notch biryanis worldwide. These days, a lot of restaurants have upped their biryanis and hence attracting the rest of the Tourist crowd as well.

Let us take a look at some of Hyderabad’s fine restaurants for some yummy and lipsmacking biryanis

Paradise

Claimed to be the ‘World’s best biryani’, Paradise has captured the hearts of many tourists and towners. All over India, Paradise has made its mark for making some of the best biryanis worldwide with its authentic Hyderabadi flavors.

It is also famous for its special Mango Lassi (sweet drink made with curds) the mutton Shahi Tikka is also known to be exquisite. It has close to ten restaurants covering the city and the main one is at the Secunderabad Circle. With tons of people coming everyday it is recommended that you book a table in advance. The fast moving staff with a classy ambience makes your Paradise experience utterly delightful.

Address: SD Road, Paradise Circle, Secunderabad Contact: 040 6677 3721

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Shah Ghouse

Shah Ghouse is famous for its reasonable pricing and the best of biryanis. Mohammad Rabbani is presently running the brand keeping up the quality and taste at best. The mutton and chicken biryani with double nasal are undoubtedly flavourful and fulfills your appetite with joy! On the special occasion of Ramadan, the Haleem here is also first hand.

To taste dig into your deeper Hyderabadi roots, this is the place to taste amazing biryanis, kebabs and faloodas. It’s also known to have special Ramadan desserts which you should remember to save space for after hogging on the biryanis and Haleem! It has three locations across the city, so make sure you find the one closest to you and eat at one of Hyderabad’s authentic places for biryani.

Branches: Shah Ali Banda, Tolichowki & Gachibowli Contact: 040-2452450, 9392447098, 8801238222

Aish The Park

Biryani at Aish, The Park is not just a meal to satisfy your hunger but an experience that begins the moment you step in the restaurant. The interiors welcome you like I a royal dinner room amidst the fast paced busy world. You get lost in the feel of it; the cutlery makes you feel pampered giving you the taste of how royals enjoyed their meals. The Biryani at Aish has its own variety, other than the usual ones, our favourite is however the ‘Sufiani Pulla aur Tumater Ka Kut” We always know Biryani for its rich ingredients and spices but Sufiana pullao is a miracle dish of just 4 spices without losing its rich taste. It’s a subtly spiced chicken pullao, hints of cardamom and cinnamon, tempered tomato coulis. Also try their ‘Kacche Gosht Ki Biryani’ Dum cooked extra long grain basmati rice the mutton.

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Simply South’s Chef

Even though this place is slightly on the higher side, its has a huge variety of biryanis that cannot be missed by food lovers. Its special chicken biryani called Jujejan and Kache Gosht ki Biryani is one of Chef Chalapathi’s signature dishes that leave you content. It has a large number of regular customers that have never been let down.

The ambience makes you feel like eating more and the service is fast. Make sure this place is on you ‘Go To’ lists when you crave for biryani.

Address: 1st Floor,Apurupa Silpi,Next to Hp Petrol Pump, Gachibowli Stadium Rd, Rajiv gandhi Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032 Contact: 040 40180809

Dine Hill

Although the place is not a complete satisfaction to your eyes, it definitely leaves your taste buds tingling with joy after a good meal of its best chicken biryani. Known to have very good quantities, Dine Hill is located in Masab tank on the main road. It is also popularly known for its ‘Pathar ka Gosh’ and ‘Big Plate’ which is nothing but a rumali roti, salad and salan along with biryani on it. Be sure to give this place a try.

Address: Garden Towers, Opposite Police Officer’s Mess, Masab Tank, Hyderabad Contact: 040 6557 9221

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Kholani’s

Kholani’s is located at Tolichowki, Banjara Hills and Koti. All the places have wonderful ambience. It is one of the oldest hotels in town and hence their biryani has been evolving over time. Their special Fish biryani is the one to watch out for. With thoroughly cooked fish and good amount of masala, this biryani will leave you wanting for more. Chilli prawns and Mughlai chicken are also few of their famous dishes that have to be tried out.

Address: 8-2-603/23/4, Road No.10, Zehra Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034 Contact: 040 24753444

Bawarchi

Bawarchi has been known for great local biryanis for a long time now. Their chicken and mutton biryanis have tender meat and beautiful aromatic rice that make you fall in love with biryani all over again.

Apart from this, it is also known for Grilled Chicken and kebabs. It is said that the biryani here is so good such that there have been multiple fake bawarchi hotels around the city. The original one with good staff and ambience is located at RTC X roads. If you are looking for some amazing biryani this Ramadan season, this is the place for the most authentic biryani in town.

Address: Rtc Cross Road, Chikkadpally, Hyderabad - 500020 Contact: 9849005533

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Noha

By Four Seasons

This place is seen to be jam packed in the afternoon with people waiting to get their plate served with its special chicken biryani, Chicken Gullar and Kabsa. With a pleasant ambience and their wielding staff, this place is pretty decent for a mid-work buffet. Located in jubilee hills, a hub in Hyderabad, it is recommended you reserve your table for a meal that will undoubtedly satisfy your hunger.

Address: 8-2-293/A/82/789, 4th Floor, Road 36,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Contact: 040 33165099

Filmy Tadka If you are not a non-vegetraian fan, Filmy tadka is the place for you. The combination of vegetables and ingredients that goes in the biryani is the perfect blend of spices, savor this biryani with gravy and it will just make you feel heavenly. Filmy Tadka surely is a heaven for vegetarian lovers.

No. 6, Shivam Road, Opp Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Nallakunta, Hyderabad.

Phone:040 6999 9248

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- By Nikita Fernes

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Gastronomic Ride with Mamagoto When we reached Mamagoto, the first thing we noticed is the yellow door that led us to an exceptional culinary journey. It was a weekend and around lunch time when we entered and the place was fully occupied. The crowd was different and the place had an amazing vibe with busy tables munching on their ordered delicacies. The dĂŠcor of Mamagoto is catchy and bright. We ordered for the Lichee & Black current pop which was served in a broad jar with an ice pop in juice, it was very refreshing. The second round of drinks we ordered was Virgin Mojito, Kiwi and Mint Collins and Watermelon Beach. Mamagoto has really worked on the presentation of all its dishes which is appealing to the eyes. We ordered for Basil Chicken in Lettuce Cups, Old Style pan fried Dumplings, Chicken Sathe and Classic Chicken Wings for starters. The basil chicken was minced and served with cold lettuce which was something positively extraordinary in taste.

Secondly, the pan fried chicken dumplings were excellent and well cooked; one of the best we have eaten. The Chicken sathe was very juicy and scrumptious served with sauce and the chicken wings were tossed in hot barbeque sauce. We were famished by the time we were on our way to the main course. We ordered for two potions of Soho Pan fried Chicken noodles which was appetizing as ever. As we heard a lot about the wide range of desserts, Blueberry Cheesecake, Banoffee Pie and Caramel Cake here, we had to end our meal with these to-die-for desserts. Thumbs up to the team and cuisine for making it a happy experience for us!

They also have a lavish Buffet spread from Monday to Friday at 499+ Taxes.

Shop 8-2-686/8/6/A, 12th Square, Road 12, Banjara Hills, 040 33165008

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Bejeweled Royally

It so happens, that India has its own pearl kingdom in the city of Hyderabad, also known as the ‘City of Pearls’. The city is also known for the traditional royal jewelry possessed by the Nizams. Major types of ornaments from the Nizam’s treasure chest are mostly dominated with pearls, uncut diamonds, emeralds, rubies. In this article, we talk about the unique jewelry of the Nizams which is still adorned by almost all the Hyderabadi brides. The traditions and history related to each piece is also quite interesting.

The Tirmani: Tirmani means three (tri) gemstones (mani). Tirmani is basically made from three different gemstones. Tirmani is a unique aristocratic Nizami necklace studded with ruby/emerald and uncut diamond teamed with pearls to give it a royal finish.

Nath: In Hyderabad, young girls generally pierce their nose just before their wedding date. It is a symbol of the bride’s purity and chastity. The nath is a gold ring with a ruby bead and two pearl beads.

Jada Huwa Lachcha and Saath Lada: Jada Huwa Lachcha which is kind of an elegant choker designed with uncut diamonds and gold with precious stones like emerald or rubies hanging in the bottom. Many of today’s chokers draw inspiration from this antique design. No Hyderabadi Bride does without this.

Teeka and Jhumer: Teeka is a piece of jewelry that is worn on the forehead. Though it is worn by brides of others parts of India too, but the specialty of Hyderabadi Teeka is its unique patent circular shape embellished with Almas (chips of diamonds) and pearls. Teeka is bought from the groom’s side and the mother-in-law gifts it to the bride. The design of the teeka draws similarity from a shield used by soldiers in war. It symbolizes that the groom will now act as a shield to the bride which she wears it as a pride on her forehead.

Sumrana Khan (Socialite) dresses up bridal for her big day in the heavy majestic choker and nath, mang tikka along with a bunch of heavy bangles.

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Jugni: Jugni is a necklace made from 2 to 3 strings of pearls and ends in an exquisite kundan pendant studded with precious gem stones. The highlight of this ornament is the pendant which is shaped in a kairi (raw mango) embellished with stones.

Apart from this, Hyderabad also specialises in South Jewels: Temple jewelry is believed to have originated somewhere in the 9th century during the reign of the Chola dynasty. Back then, this kind of jewelry was used to decorate the idols and Gods and Goddesses in temples, and hence, the name.

Traditional temple jewelry is made of finest gold and embedded with several precious gems and stones.

Anushka Shetty(Actress) adorns the perfect south Indian temple jewelry with beautifully done intricate detailing.

Inayah khan (EAMCEE) spotted wearing a combination of the Jada Hua Lachcha and Teeka along with a nath. Every bride’s ideal ensemble...!

Payal ghosh(Actress) has the most stunning traditional designer long necklace with a combination of diamonds and colored gem stones.

Hyderabadi Pearls: There are three types: Cultured Pearls embedded in gold and silver is the landmark creation of pearl jewelry in Hyderabad Basra Pearl which is an unbeatable luster and Rice Pearls which is a very miniscule variety of pearls.

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LIVING

LIFE, W KING

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With Hyderabad being one of the top metropolitan cities in India, it has been ugrading itself for the better.

The real estate market in the so called ‘New Hyderabad’ has definitely been rising up with the number of high class residential projects coming up. Let us look at Hyderabad’s finest places for people living the good life.

Lodha Belleza

The Lodha group, also known as the Real estate King of Mumbai brings us Lodha Bellaza, a residency meant for the super elite class. Located in Eden Gardens, Hitech city, travelling to cooperate offices and international schools is no problem at all. The community is filled with greenery and gushing fountains making sure you get in touch with nature. It is said that the moment you step into Lodha Bellaza you are transported to the landscapes of California. Coming to the interiors, it is over 700 sq. ft. where you are provided with a Sundeck for your early morning cup of coffee, a private spa pool, a large living room, the master bedroom consisting of his and her walk in closets, a private home theatre, the grandparents room, the private office, the guest bedroom and the kids room. For people looking for higher living in a lesser amount of space, the Lodha group also gave us Casa Paradiso with 2Bhk and 3Bhk flats with lush interiors, a common pool, sports facilities, a social junction and a grand club house.

Address of Lodha Bellaza: Eden Square Phase IV, Kukatpally Housing Board Colony, Kukatpally, Phase IV, LIG, K P H B Phase 4, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072 Address of Casa Paradiso: Near Fateh Nagar MMTS, Opposite Sanath Nagar Bus Stop, Sanath Nagar, Allauddin Basthi, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500018 Contact: 022 3374 9015

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Aliens Space Station

Another one for the aristocracy! With a total of 83 towers, 14 stations, 30 floors and 80% open land, Alien’s Apace Station is a place for the people of the 21st century. The total place consisting of an amphitheater, and infinity swimming pool, a lake, an indoor swimming pool, a mall and a multiplex, a spa, a few landscape areas, a terrace swimming pool, outdoor and indoor sports areas and more, gives you no reason to leave your vicinity. It is said to be located in the heart of new Hyderabad and travelling to international schools and offices is no problem at all. The apartments have automatic facilities for temperature, music and setting of lights. All residents can also keep a check on children’s playgrounds and parking lots via the CCTVs installed. With biometric security, home automation, wifi accessibility and touch pad electric switches, Aliens Space station is also a smart way of living.

Address: Gachibowli-Tellapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 502302 Contact: 099662 34444

Malaysian Township

With cost efficient and class A way of living, Malaysian Township is again one of the best places to live in the city. The property consists of a badminton court, a basketball court, a gymnasium, mediplus, indoor gaming area and a more supermarket. The interiors differ from house to house but are nonetheless all well kept.

Address: Circle Phase III, Malaysian Twp, Kukatpally Housing Board Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072 Contact: 077996 51033

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Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club This place is famous for the numerous concerts and events that take place here. The apartments on the other hand are said to be ‘an epitome of distinctive living’ with high quality security, comfort and convenience. The interiors again differ from apartment to apartment or villa to villa. For example, the excelsior is fully integrated with recreational activities and the town house whose window opens to a view of the rolling greens and lakes. The tracks lead to an 18 hole golf course which is a dream for enthusiasts of the sport. The clubhouse has a Fitness centre with aerobics room, gym, yoga and meditation Swimming Pool Exclusive Beauty parlors for gents & ladies Basket ball (single loop) Games Room with billiards & Table Tennis Fully equipped Tot lots (children play area) Jogging track Squash Court.

The community also has a restaurant and a supermarket.

The villas are surrounded with lush greens and beautiful lakes.

This is no doubt, one of the most beautiful places to live in.

Address: Manikonda Village, Khaja Guda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032 Contact: 040 6612 3456

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Mr.Vinay Palaparthy, is a very humble and enthusiastic man. He has been working in the real estate line for several years now and has worked on projects overseas as well as in India. He gratefully gave us a few tips on residential real estate. “Land comes at a high expense. Ideally a good time to invest in residential properties is when the market is stable, because the market can go up just as fast as it can come down. Secondly, you have to have a specific reason as to why you are buying the property. India is although developing at a high pace is still an immature market because people buy properties for no rhyme or reason in far off and abandoned places out of sentiment. Nowadays many gated properties and communities, are situated in such areas where the schools, offices, hospitals and retailer shops are within 10 minutes of reach or in the locality itself. This is one of the reasons why people choose gated communities over the others. The most important reason is that gated communities have very good security that keeps a check on the people entering and leaving the premises.” He tells us that Hyderabad is only growing and is gated community driven.”

A developer is now statistically looking at the location. Hence, all the work is already done for you by the gated community. Older parts of the city will ultimately die out as there is a higher demand for gated communities. Another good thing about gated communities is that because of their large size, most of them follow the government laws. One of the laws by the government is that if you have a large development, you have to have 2 and a half percent of the land towards the EWF i.e., the economically weaker section of the society such as your help. Anyone building a gated community has already anticipated the things you need and the things you will need. They tie up with insurance companies and major banks such as HDFC or ICICI who pre approve their properties. An advice to a first time home buyer would be that it is always best to go with a developer of high repute and to avoid buying without approval rights. Taking a home loan from a bank is always recommended, as while doing that, the bank does all the complicated paperwork for you such as checking the approval rights etc and you can have your peace of mind. Gated communities are the future.”

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- By Nikita Fernes

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AUTOMOBILES

The Nizam of Hyderabad’s Collection of Cars and Carriages

At the turn of the last century, as automobiles started to appear around the world, The Nizam of Hyderabad was amongst the first few Indians to import automobiles for his use. In this special issue, we share with you all the pictures of one of the most amazing collections in the world, a collection that has remained in the family for more than 100 years!! Chowmahalla Palace has been converted into a museum for the public and a collection of a lot more than cars and carriages is open for public to witness and experience the heritage of the richest man ever.

The splendid 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost chassis number 2117 custom built by Barker for the Nizam as a ceremonial coach.

Ornate door handles bearing the family’s insignia, their “Dastaar” or crown.

The young prince Mukkaramjah used this lovely convertible 1947 Buick often.

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“Stalking you all over social media platforms”

Digital Ego! Everybody does have a little ego in them, but a very evident realization we have come up to is that Hyderabadis have a Digital Ego, i.e., all the gossip and stalking happens over the social media but none of them follow, like, add or appreciate each other on the posts. Be it socialites, entrepreneurs or bloggers, they only talk upfront about your activities to you!

Such Stalkers!

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TECHNO

Why Buy When You Can Rent?

“I just have one more question. How does an unemployed girl with three roommates... afford the patchwork Denim Bowly Louis Vuitton bag?

It’s rented. Bag borrow or steal? It’s like netflix for purses.” – Sex and the city 2 Need a branded dress for a black tie event soon? Or have you worn that same LBD three times with the same crowd already? Here’s your answer – RENTAL APPS Now you can rent a new Zara outfit for 3/4th the original price instead of buying a new one for just one event. There are a few buying and selling apps as well solely dedicated to fashion. These C2C apps sell their designer clothing for almost half the market price.

Here are a few apps in India for fashion rental, buying and selling.

Flyrobe Currently based in Mumbai, Flyrobe is India’s largest fashion rental application founded by Shreya Mishra, Pranay Surana, and Tushar Saxena who are IITians and launched this app in September 2015. Ever since they began posting on Instagram they have been gaining a lot of attention. They have a vast collection of designer items that appeal to a big audience. Not only that, they also have trending items and bloggers who post articles about the styles in vogue. They currently have a strong team of 30 that comprises of engineers, marketing, product and operations. They also deliver western wear in 3 hours on demand. Some designers they have partnered with are Outhouse, Masaba Gupta, Ritu Kumar, and Shehla Khan.

Zapyle Nearly a third of their closet is never worn and another third is worn once or twice at the most,” says Rashi Menda, Founder and CEO of Zapyle. She describes the Zapyle app as ‘Instagram with a buy button’ as it is very user friendly. Zapyle is another buying and selling app where you can get rid of your wardrobe and have an entire wardrobe makeover. Sellers can also wish to be anonymous. All the prices are heavily slashed on all the branded clothing. Also on downloading the app, you get Rs. 200 off on your first buy.

Spoyle Bhargav Errangi was scrolling the news feed when he saw his friend selling a pair of shoes and had his ‘aha’ moment. Sumit Agarwal is the cofounder as well. It is based in Bangalore and has around 1100 users, 800 active members and receives almost 8 orders per day. It is mainly known for buying and selling clothes. They have a team of in-house stylists who are in charge of approving of the seller’s products and then people can buy it from you at a discounted price. It also provides a platform to share your fashion stories and inspire people through the world of fashion.

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Blinge

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Founded by Shashwat Gopal, Shikhar Khanna and Pooja Dubbey in July 2015 Blinge is a blooming startup that is an all-in-one renting app for women from accessories to apparel. It is based in Mumbai and has material from designers like Ritu Kumar, Ted Baker, Zara, Anita Dongre and Versace. They also have a trial room experience where you can order at the least 3 dresses and they will be delivered to your house and you can keep the outfits that you are satisfied with. They have personal stylists as well to help you figure out how you’d like your outfit. You simply need to call them on – 9619594526 and you will have your personal stylist to help you decide what you really want.

Revamp my closet Started out by Samridhi Agarwal and Aashish Katta in 2015 and based in Bangalore, Revamp my closet is another fashion rental app.

Samridhi Agarwal has done her masters in Fashion Management in NIFT and Aashish has graduated from IIT Rookree and hence are extremely good at what they do. With only a team of 5 members, they have a large vision of expanding this service all over India.

Personal interaction also helps clear the skeptical thoughts of their customers when it comes to wearing second hand clothing. They have also recently collaborated with Spoyle.

Our take on the subject: These applications have a lot of advantages. Some women are entirely bored of their closet and have found a new personality and hence need a platform to sell their old clothes and buy new ones to fit their personality. Some women like to keep up with the trend and for them rental apps are the best. Whatever the trend maybe, rent out those clothes and when it’s done, rent other ones!

Hygiene is also deeply considered in all the fashion rental apps listed above. Each of them have their own blog as well, which helps you stay up-to-date with everything that is in vogue! So, from our side, this is a definite yes yes!

- By Nikita Fernes

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ENTERTAINMENT

Shilpa Shetty Kundra finally reacts to her divorce rumours

Sultan’s music offers good variet y Though all the songs of Sultan will not burn the charts, there are numbers that will keep both Salman fans as well as the purists happy, writes Aelina Kapoor. It has been a while since Vishal-Shekhar came up with a fullfledged soundtrack. Way back in 2014, they delivered Happy New Year, Bang Bang!, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein! and Hasee Toh Phasee. The albums met with mixed reactions. When Vishal-Shekhar weren’t heard all through 2015, it was assumed they had taken a pause to reinvent themselves. Now, they are back with Sultan where they come together with lyricist Irshad Kamil and deliver as many as nine songs that offer good variety. The album kick starts with a cracker of a song, Baby ko bass pasandhai. It manages to establish an instant connect as the Haryanvi sound fills the proceedings.

Following a good start by Isheeta, Dadlani comes behind the mike and his loud pitch pretty much sets the stage for what follows. Shalmali Kholgade lends her voice to Anushka Sharma for the song and, once Badshah brings on his desi rap, the cycle is complete and the song emerges as a winner. What makes it all the more addictive is another version that is sung

by Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur.

The actress opens up and she is angry! Last week, reports started doing the rounds that actress Shilpa Shetty and industrialist husband Raj Kundra are heading for a divorce.

Speculations suggested that the two were already living separately and were planning to separate soon. Post that, Raj Kundra clarified in an interview as well as on the social media that there was no truth to the reports. Shilpa has been mum about the matter till now. But, she finally opened up today and she seemed to be angry. In an interview to a leading daily, Shilpa denied all the divorce rumours and said, “It is complete rubbish. I don’t even know where these rumours came from. I believe in the institution of marriage, and I love my husband. Many of my relatives from London, UK, called up, and they were really worried about these rumours. They were going through all the news channels back home.”

Jordana Brewster Welcomes Second Child Via Surrogate

The Fast and Furious star, Jordana Brewster, 36, and her husband Andrew Form, 44, welcomed a new bundle of joy to the world on June 9, via a gestational surrogate.

The couple already has a son, Julian. Did Julian get a younger brother or sister? Drum roll please… It’s a boy!

Jordana and Andrew named their second child, Rowan Brewster-Form.

The couple made a decision to give birth via a gestational surrogate, a growing trend within Hollywood. The new baby is coming at a very chaotic time in Jordana’s life as the actress has her hands full with her 2-year-old son and two projects – Lethal Weapon and Secrets and Lies. But, Jordana revealed that she actually prefers to be busy. “What’s so wonderful about motherhood is that you’re constantly busy,” Jordana told People.

“There’s so much to do and I don’t miss idle time at all.” Well! With the arrival of baby Rowan, she will most definitely be constantly moving!

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Kate Middleton Brightens up the day

Kate Middleton brightened up the day at an otherwise rainy 90th birthday celebration event for Queen Elizabeth II Sunday. And not just because of her sunny smile, Kate, 34, turned heads with a striking, colorful outfit—a short sleeve, knee length cornflower blue RoksandaIlincic “Marwood” color-block wool-crepe dress, which featured a thick coral stripe across the waist and a vertical pastel pink stripe down the side. The designer is one of the duchess’ favorites. Kate paired the look with nude pumps and a matching clutch. The young tots joined their parents, Prince Harry, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, as they greeted onlookers and waved to those who wanted to wish the Queen well. It was Charlotte’s balcony debut, and yes, she owned it in the cutest way possible. Wearing a pink dress with a matching pink bow and shoes, Charlotte gave the people her biggest smile and a wave. The Duchess of Cambridge couldn’t help but smile and laugh at her daughter, who obviously has figured out the ways of the royals!

ENTERTAINMENT Mega Star Chiranjeevi is back with a bang

“Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?”

The video clip of his dance performance at an award event has gone viral and taken social media platforms by storm. Chiru has grooved to his yesteryear popular tune - ChikuChikuChelam (Gang Leader title song) and going by it, he is indeed in his best form. He rocked the stage with his highly-energetic show. Even after entering into his 60s, Chiru’s moves were perfect and audiences were amazed to see him shaking his legs very well. Chiru’s live performance reminded many of young Chiru who then rocked in 1980s and 90s. The one-minute-odd video clip of his performance is now doing great buzz. It ended on a high note with words displaying on the digital screen “Gang Leader” and “Mega Star 150 - Boss is Back”. With this, the stage is all set for his comeback film which is going to be remake of Kaththi.

Is the question that’s ringing in the mind of every Baahubali fan.

Baahubali team has finally begun the most challenging climax sequence of The Conclusion in Hyderabad. A whopping 30 crores are being poured into this much hyped climax sequence which will be shot over a period of just three weeks. While there is a lot of fan frenzy and media buzz surrounding this ongoing schedule, Baahubali team, on the other hand, is wary of the dreaded leakage scare which had been haunting them since The Beginning. Nobody can forget the shocking leakage of the Kalakeya War Lord sequence and a few more scenes from The Beginning’s climax episodes. Even though that leakage was from a post-production facility, Baahubali team must be taking all the necessary security measures to prevent any future leaks. With the first part’s climax episodes setting the bar high already, expectations have already mounted to an all-time high on The Conclusion’s climax. Let’s see what Rajamouli and Co have in store for us in summer 2017.

Barcelona pay HUGE fine to settle Neymar transfer case

Barcelona agreed to pay a fine of 5.5 million euros ($6.21 million) to the Spanish authorities to settle a tax fraud case over the transfer of Brazil international Neymar in 2013. Barcelona had been accused of concealing part of Neymar’s transfer fee when he moved to Spain from Brazilian club Santos, with several investigations carried out in Spain and Brazil. The settlement was reported by Spanish news agency last week and the club confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that its board has approved the agreement at a meeting the previous day. The vote

by Barca’s board approves a pact to absolve both current president JosepBartomeu and former president SandroRosell of wrongdoing with regard to the transfer. Bartomeu was a vice president under Rosell when Neymar was signed in a complex deal involving multiple contracts. The tax probe was launched after a club member questioned the figures given for the Neymar deal. Barca initially said they paid 57.1 million euros but later said the cost was nearer 100 million.

Delaney agrees extension:

Delaney agrees extension: Damien Delaney has agreed a one-year extension with Crystal Palace that will see the central defender remain with Alan Pardew’s side next season. The 34-year-old’s previous deal at Selhurst Park was due to expire at the end of the month, but Palace has opted to sign him up for another campaign. Veteran goalkeeper Julian Speroni, 37, has also penned a deal until the end of the 2016-17 campaign despite only making two appearances last season. Speroni joined the club back in 2004 and equalled Palace’s club appearance record in all competitions – 388 – on the final day of the 2015-16 Premier League campaign. However, there were no new deals for five of Pardew’s squad, including strikers Emmanuel Adebayor and Marouane Chamakh.

Adebayor arrived at Palace in January on a short-term deal and only scored once in his 15 appearances, while Chamakh failed to register in 10 league outings. Defenders Adrian Mariappa, Brede Hangeland and Paddy McCarthy will also leave when their current contracts expire.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES

Movie Reviews

Te3n Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, NawazuddinSiddiqui, VidyaBalan Director: RibhuDasgupta “Te3n” is a remake of the 2013 Korean thriller “Montage,” and the movie has a good-guys-pretending-to-bebadguys (and vice versa) twist that is very Korean. Frankly, the twists, when they come, are more gripping than the atmosphere of fraying sadness. Amitabh Bachchan, the fabled Indian actor who plays Johnny, gives the kind of impacted, implosive performance that, but most of the other cast members, compelling as they are, don’t get enough to work with. “Te3n” desperately wants to succeed as a human drama that transcends the suspense. The movie doesn’t fully live up to that ambition, but the good news is that it’s just Bollywood enough to show you what deeply familiar thriller conventions feel like when they’re made with different spices. It’s edgy, gripping and dark, mostly because of the actors and partly due to the milieu. While Nawazuddin brings strangeness to the table, Sabyasachi shows how to get noticed without ditching subtlety. Amitabh Bachchan is the cohesive force behind this thriller. The director weaves a web of lies and psychological disorders, but he also attaches motives to his characters. Though his choice of background music surprises at times, he compensates it with pace. His biggest success is the high degree of audience involvement in a 138-minute film. TE3N catches you by the neck and keeps you engrossed till the end credits. TE3N has enough to make you like it.

The Conjuring 2 Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga ,Frances O’Connor,Madison Wolfe, Simon McBurney, Director: James Wan The Conjuring, released in the summer of 2013, was a rare beast: a retro horror exercise that performed like a blockbuster (earning well over $100m in the US) and was also beloved by critics. With the inevitable sequel, returning director James Wan more or less repeats himself, but that alone is no small feat. Like its predecessor, it’s exceedingly well crafted, relentlessly terrifying and boasts characters you actually root for. Set in 1977 England, and inspired by events that has come to be known as the Enfield Haunting (from the North London borough in which they took place), the film centers on a working-class family of five. Single mother Peggy Hodgson (Frances O’Connor) and her four children are terrorized by the ghost of a former occupant of their shabby house, Bill Wilkins (Bob Adrian), after her youngest daughter, 11-year-old Janet Hodgson (Madison Wolfe), opens the door to the underworld by messing around with a Ouija board. It takes a while for the film’s real stars to show up. The Conjuring 2 satisfies more than it disappoints. As Wan’s story swells to its inevitable, almost operatic crescendo, playfully balancing the hush of your own held breath with the kettle drum of your heart beating against your rib cage, one thing becomes evident You’re not the audience for this symphony of terror; you’re the instrument.

A AA Cast :Nithin, Samantha, AnupamaParameshwaran Director: Trivikram Srinivas As expected, Trivikram once again proves that he is magician of his craft with A..A. The way he has narrated this breezy family drama with some lovable and entertaining elements are major assets. If you ignore the predictable story line, you can take your entire family and watch the magic of Trivikram Srinivas in this feel good family entertainer.

Anasuya (Samantha) is the only daughter of Naresh and Nadiya. Her life is dominated by her mother who in turns fixes her marriage with a rich guy. As expected, Anasuya doesn’t like this and on the suggestion of her father leaves to her aunt’s house to spend some free time. This is the time where she meets Anand (Nithin) and falls in love with him. Twist in the tale arises when Anand is forced to get married to NagaValli (Anupama Parameswaran) because of his personal problems. Rest of the story is as to how Anasuya deals with her angry mother and sidelines Nagavalli to win her love for Anand.

Upcoming Movies in July

Ice Age Collision Course : 15th July

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Star Trek Beyond 22nd July

Sultan 6th July

The legend of Tarzan 1st July

ENTERTAINMENT

The Last Nizam

A lucid and compelling history of one of India’s most wealthy dynasties and one of its most controversial royals, The Last Nizam is the story of an extraordinary dynasty, the Nizams of Hyderabad, and how the heir to India’s richest princely state gave up a kingdom and retired to the dusty paddocks of outback Australia. With vivid detail and anecdote John Zubrzycki charts the rise of the Nizams to fabulous wealth and prominence under the Mughal emperors of India, giving a rich and vibrant portrait of a realm soaked in blood and intrigue. Above all, he describes the strange-sometimes comic, sometimes tragic-life of Mukarram Jah, His Exalted Highness, the Rustam of the Age, the Aristotle of the Times, Wal Mamaluk, Asaf Jah VIII, the Conqueror of Dominions, the Regulator of the Realm, Nawab Mir Barakat Ali Khan Bahadur, The Victor in Battles, the Leader of Armies, the last Nizam, the man who left behind the diamonds of Golconda and the palaces of Hyderabad to drive bulldozers in the Australian bush. A delicate and detailed work, The Last Nizam adds a crucial chapter to the history of India, capturing the very scent of wine, women and wealth whose appetites kept the Nizams in news and scandal while simultaneously deepening their legend.

The Untold Charminar: Writings on Hyderabad

A dazzling collection that captures the essence of Hyderabad, offering glimpses of the various strands that go into its making fact and legend; old-world quaintness and the highest hi-tech; eccentricity and intrigue; the calm of genteelness and the fury of rebellion. Hyderabad is a city once ruled by the world’s richest man who invested most lavishly in his state, most shabbily in his wardrobe; it holds stories of a courtesan who fought wars, counseled the prime ministers, sang her own verse and enthralled luminaries who mattered; of a chief minister who transformed it into a hi-tech hub; and of a sports star who brought the young glamour of India to every tennis court in the world. In The Untold Charminar, readers will discover a city they will want to explore, as Sarojini Naidu, Sir Mark Tully and William Dalrymple rub shoulders with Ian Austin, Meenakshi Mukherjee and Anees Jung, regaling you with their feast of hard facts and hearsay; as each foreign visitor shares his story through Narendra Luther; as the filmmakers Shyam Benegal and Nagesh Kukunoor paint their vivid memories of home; as poets, not just the maverick Makhdoom and Gaddar, raise their voices in song; as statesmen, academics and aficionados hold forth on the completely different Hyderabad, each of them experienced. And when Tejaswini Niranjana profiles the vigilante Vijayasanthi and Dharmender Prasad picks out place names and explains their sometimes almost mystic origins, as Bachi Karkaria, Omkar Goswami and Harsha Bhogle share their typically offbeat views of a favorite city, readers will be persuaded to believe they have encountered not a city but the inner workings of a very complex character.

A Guide to the Heritage of Hyderabad

The natural and the Built is a comprehensive account of the relationship between the history of Hyderabad and its heritage, explaining the significance, value and architecture behind the heritage structures of the city. Including maps and sketches, this book captures Hyderabad in all its splendor and beauty. Immensely helpful for students, academics and tourists, A Guide to the heritage of Hyderabad is a wonderful introduction to the grandeur of a historic city.

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TINSEL TOWN

Karen & Nitin Bhatia

Tejini

Rummy

Fashion Night outs

Jaydev

Saveeta & Nisha

What: Fashion Night Where: N grill A Night of Exquisite Fashion and Living by Paresh Lamba Signatures & Embassy Group was hosted recently in the city. The best of the city crowd was spotted at the glamorous night as the bespoke fashion designer hosted a night for, “The Gentlemen of Tomorrow�.

Celine & Marilyn

Fatehfan

Sadhna Singh

Iftar Diaries

What: Iftar party Where: Golkonda Hotel Fatehfan recently marked the celebration of Ramzan by hosting a grand Iftar get-together; all the guests were dressed in their best traditional attires while they broke the fast to sumptuous spread of haleem and biryani. They were also gushing about how delicious the desserts which seemed to be the clear hit.

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Hamed & Amer

Nuwair

TINSEL TOWN

Shwetha

Manju Gamji & Shilpa

Refreshing Sessions

What: Spa Day Where: 02 Spa Divino Ladies Club opted to do something different from the usual; Manju Gamji and Shilpa Chowdary hosted a spa day for all the members of the club as they relaxed themselves. Everybody headed to their spa rooms for a spa session and unwinded themselves from the hectic days.

Prathusha

Saumya

Tulsi

Geet

Swathi Reddy

Rejoicing Yoga

Sirisha & Divya Reddy

Alka

Striking in yellow

What: Fashion Show & Yoga Day Celebrations Where: Empire State Lounge Sirisha and Divya Reddy hosted a monsoon fashion show while they celebrated the most recognized world yoga day. The ladies had some fun as it was a great blend of two gala events. People from all walks of life, including senior citizens, youngsters and children celebrate Yoga day worldwide and perform yoga asanas.

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TINSEL TOWN

Namrutha, Vandana Shete, Shilpa Reddy, Vijaya & Anjani Sha

Bonding Scenes

What: Sanskruti Installation Meeting Where: Taj Krishna Namrata, Vandana Shete hosted the grand installation meeting of Sanskruti Club. The very Ravishing Shilpa Reddy was the chief guest of the do. All the members were much honored to grace the event as they hit the 30th milestone this year.

Ishita Singh

Aarthi

Archana

Kavitha Reddy, Sonali Sharma & Sheena

Couture Tales

What: Cream & Ivory Story Where: Park Hyatt Sheena Wadhwan, Sonali Sharma and Kavita Reddy launched their ivory and cream high end couture collection. The colors are the most trending this season; keeping in mind they curated the entire line which was very successful.

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Amrutha

Mohini Shital

TINSEL TOWN

Venkatesh

Raashi Khanna

Starry Night

What: Filmfare Awards Where: Hyderabad Convention Centre The 63rd Filmfare South Award event was absolutely grand and was graced by all the famous personalities of the South Indian Film Industry. The hosts for the event were Chinmayee and Rahul Ravindran. All the stars looked very ravishing on the red carpet as they adorned the best of designers and walked down.

Regina Cassandra

Naani

Pragya Jaiswal

N.Md Feroz, Moghny Khan, Manoj Manchu & Sunil

Qutub & Zafar

Festivity Time

What: Iftar Celebrations A magnificent do of the Iftar was hosted

by Md. Feroz and Moghny Khan, dressed in their finest of customary ethnic attires everybody had a joyous time breaking the fast and binging on mouthwatering dishes like haleem, mutton biryani and desserts like trifle pudding and phirni.

Esam

Manish

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TINSEL TOWN

Chetna Parekh

Samita Pandya

Birthday Rendezvous

Nithika Singh

Jyothi & Saumya

What: Vibha Jain’s Birthday Get-together Where: Veneto, The Pasta Bar Birthdays are so special and memorable, Vibha made this year’s one. All her friends were excited to be with her and enjoyed a lot as they bonded with each other. They chatted up their friends and were heard praising the amazing food served at the do. All in all, it was a happening birthday with a few guests even taking to the dance floor.

Vibha Jain

Tarab

Sree

A year wiser

What: Sneha’s Birthday party Where: Blu by Bluefox Sneha threw a grand birthday bash where she was dressed elegantly for a joyous evening. A large spread of delicacies and lots of guests graced the do.

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Sailaja Reddy

Sneha

Srividya

TINSEL TOWN

Harisha, Shashi Nahata, Aishwarya Prasad, Sheetal & Alok

Shop till you drop

What: Aakriti Exhibition Where: Taj Deccan Shashi Nahata who brings in every shoppers delight was back with hosting the most successful exhibitions in the city, Aakriti.

A plethora of astounding stalls were spotted with equally amazing range of clothing, shoes and accessories. Aakriti is a shopper’s paradise where you can find all your shopping needs and updated trends.

Sneha & Supriya

Jinny

Rina

Juhi with husband

Birthday Soiree

Manisha

What: Juhi’s Birthday Get-together Where: Stone Waters Juhi celebrated her birthday party recently, with the whole lively ambience at the place along with her family and friends that sang all night away to the live band. It turned out to be a happening bash as the ladies blew air kisses, caught up over drinks and lip-smacking snacks.

Payal

Yashi

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TINSEL TOWN

Kushboo

Dipika & Abhishek

Kitty Hour

What: Rock n Roll Kitty party Where: N Grill Sahil and Priyanka Gulati played perfect hosts as they threw a kitty party where the whole place was decorated with colorful balloons; couples entered in their best dress and enjoyed the evening.

It was a lively do with loads of music, dancing and refreshing mocktails.

Rashleen

Sahil & Priyanka

Neha Palan

Neha Lulla, Devender Kumar & Umesh

Deborah

Priyadarshini Chatterjee

Jewel it up

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What: Jewellry Expo Where: HICC UBM India is organized the ninth edition of India’s leading jewelry fair ‘Hyderabad Jewelry, Pearl and Gem Fair. The two-day exhibition will showcased a wide range of merchandise including diamonds, pearls, gemstones, exquisite gold and related products and services. There were award categories best showroom spaces, best jewelry design and lots more that were presented to the deserved winners

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Shams News Agencies Abids, 9247750700

Crossword Bookstore

F45 Training

Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills 073067 64545

Core Fitness Station Road No. 37, Jubilee Hills, 040 6559 1999

Ozone Fitness & Spa

Inorbit Mall, 040 4460 9521

Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, 040 3910 0000

Walden

Gold’s Gym

Shop No. 6-3-871, Greenlands Road, Begumpet, 040 2341 3434

Landmark

Somajiguda Circle, Begumpet 040 4050 5000

Oxford Book Store

Rd Number 1, Ambedkar Nagar

pCAR DEALERS Audi

Opp Barclays Bank, Road No 12, Banjara Hills. Tel:23324545

Talwar cars (Volvo)

Himayatnagar, 090000 26767

hHOSPITALS Apollo Hospitals

Rd. No. 10, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23553323, 23608050

Care Hospitals

Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 30418488, 30116142

Rainbow Childrens Hospitals

Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23319064, 23319062.

Near Reliance Digital, Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills. Tel : 67118135

Yashoda Hospital

Renault Hyderabad

Sunshine Hospitals

3-7-112/20/3/B, Near Kamineni Hospital, LB Nagar 040 2403 6599

Volkswagen Deccan

Plot No. 08, Sy No. 102/3/B, Nagole Village, UppalMandal, Ranga Reddy District 077998 88700

COFFEE SHOPS Cuppa

70, Nagarjuna Hills 040 4019 4014

Minerva Coffee Shop

6-3-1110, Ground Floor, Amrutha Mall, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda 040 2341 5910

The Lounge-Cafe Coffee Day

Banjara Road, Banjara Hills, Lane After City, OppTaj Krishna 093946 61065

SkyPark Cafe

8-2-68/1/B/B1, Owners Pride, 5th Floor, # 12, Road, GS Nagar, Nandi Nagar 040 6456 5510

Starbucks Coffee

Road No. 92, Near Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills 1860 266 0010

FITNESS CLUBS 360 Degrees

Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23552360

Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000, Secunderabad, 040 4455 0000

The Birthplace

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 040 6713 9999

HOTELS ITC - Kakatiya

Musaddilal Jewellers

Cheque in favour of Bilgrami Media Pvt. Ltd. Tel : 67110387

Hard Rock Cafe

Begumpet, Tel : 40112222.

Suhani Pittie

Tel : 44767900

Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588

Above Elahe, Rd No.10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67114636

TBZ

Punjagutta, Tel : 23400231

Krishna Pearls & Jewellers Inorbit Mall, Madhapur 098490 19163

CaratLane Hyderabad Road No 36, Jubilee Hills 040 2354 2471

Mor Jewellers

R K Plaza, Panjagutta 040 2340 5786

)MOBILES Big C

Hitech City, Madhapur 099668 31888

Mega Mobile

#10-4-41/A/2, Shop No.2, Golconda Apartment, S.D. Hospital Road, Castle Hills 091778 79046

Cellworld Communications

Door No. 5-9-62, Shop No. 42-46, Khan Lateef Khan Estates, LB Stadium Road, Basserbagh 095534 77759

MULTIPLEXES IMAX Prasadz

Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills,

Vertigo - The High Life Road No.12, Banjara Hills, 040 6599 3599

J RESORTS

Splash Fashion India Pvt Ltd

Parveda Village, Shankarpally, Tel : 42020222 / 42020444

Lahari

Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350

Leonia

Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66465678, 23350744

Golconda resorts and spa

Journalist Colony, Road No.12

ShankarpalliMandal, 096667 32222

RESTAURANTS Angeethi

Road. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66255550

Little Italy

Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422

Road No. 1,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 040 33165688

The Park

PVR Cinemas

Chime

Home Centre

Somajiguda, 040 4031 1111

Elvy Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. Road No. 12, Banjara Hills 040 69999403

Inhabit

Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, Phone:040 2335 8223

JEWELLERS Mangatrai Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23211083,

Blue Cross Animal Shelter

Neeru’s Emporio on Road No.36 Jubilee Hills, 040 3298 9858

Olive’s Pet Clinic

DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh, 095507 25960

Petcetera Home Stays

KRASNA

Professional Salon Service at the comfort of your home for men & women To book appointment 180030004848 (Toll Free) www.krasna.in

Songs of earth

Gvk Mall, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 44767770 (www.inoxmovies.com)

INTERIOR

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Glocal Junction

PET CARE

Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 2354 1195

Osman Sagar Lake, 040 3069 6969

INOX

Hitech City - Madhapur, Tel : 67676767 / 67676828

Punjagutta, 040 6678 2244

Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa

Tel : 23448989 / 39895050

Westin

BIBA

Somajiguda Circle, 040 2340 0421

Marriot

Punjagutta X Road Tel : 66621115 / 66621116

Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16

Westside

Road. No. 92, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23558001 / 02

Somajiguda, Tel : 23456789

Origins

Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104

Near NTR Gardens,

Novotel

Neerus

Alankrita

Begumpet, Tel : 23400132 Tank Bund,Tel : 66522999

Mebaz

MG Road, Secunderabad 040 27846770

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Paris de salon

Main Road, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67120183

Naturals Unisex Salon & Spa Inorbit, Madhapur 040 4202 1111

Manea

Madhapur, 040 6453 2323

Lakme Salon

Madhapur, 040 4021 2003

Mirrors

Road No.1, Jubilee HIlls 040 2354 4236

SPAS

Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, 040 49251142

China Bistro

Opium Spa’s

Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, 040 6516 0999

Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 040 6589 0269

Sodabottleopenerwala

Park Hyatt-Spa

Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, 040 6888 8681

RETAILERS Jade Blue

Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, 040 4949 1234

Aura Spa

Road No.12, Banjara Hills 040 6550 0226

O2 Spa

International School, Tapovan Park, Manikonda, 098857 27269

Road No.1, Banjara Hills, 040 23307774/75/76

GVK One Mall Banjara Hills

Dr Dog Care

Elahe

Tel : 9959010088

Reddy House Mla Colony, Jubilee Hills, 040 6461 8100

PUBS 10 Downing Street

Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23350130

RWardrobe

Road. No.1, Banjara Hills, 040 66620390

YOGA Bikram Yoga

Road No.14, Banjara Hills, 040 6555 9642

Lifestyle Bldg, Begumpet

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TAROT

Forecast For

July 2016 - Tarot reading by Nupur Heda Patil

LEO

(born July 23 - August 22) The month of July is an ideal period to solve family problems and misunderstandings. Try to discover all the causes of disputes and set things right. If you want to have children, the month of July is the best one to consider having a baby. Your relationship is strong and a baby could only enrich it. If you are still looking for a partner, you should do so mainly in the first half of the month. The stars are on your side and you have a big chance to meet someone who is really worth it.

VIRGO

(born August 23 - September 22) The month of July will open the door to the world to you. You will see places you always wanted to visit. You will make your dreams come true and you will even meet love. Do not be surprised. You should rather be ready for that. If you miss such a precious moment and do not take this chance you will probably regret for a long time. The relationships will float on the calm waters of peace and stereotype which will be the best thing in the month you could wish. It may happen that in the summer you will have a quarrel with your parents or some other very close family members.

LIBRA

(born September 23 - October 22) The influence of the Angels upon your love life will be significant in July. Your friendly behavior and charisma will attract lots of people to you. You will establish long-lasting, firm friendships that are often more important than anything else. And you should not forget – where there 78 JULY, 2016 - TULIP

is friendship, there may also be love. Proceed carefully because if you rush you may frighten it off. Trust issues, disputes can be painful and unnecessarily long and tiring. At the end of July, things should be fine and you can expect peaceful family Christmas.

SCORPIO

(born October 23 - November 21) For a long-time, there was mist in front of your eyes for which you were not able to see love even if it sat on your lap. The system of “trial and error“ can be interesting but in your heart you feel that short-term relationships are more tiring than fulfilling. The beginning of the month July will not directly bring love to you but you will meet someone who, in the beginning, may seem as one out of many, but after some time (approximately at the end of the month) you will realize that this person is very important to you – more than you had in fact thought. The relationships have strengthened and they have a green light.

SAGITTARIUS

(born November 22 - December 21) The destiny will mischievously play with you during the whole month.

Take everything as a test and believe that everything will have a happy ending. Everything you have experienced and will have to experience will be a great source of experience. Thanks to that you can be beneficial to someone else who is going through a similar situation. A selfless help may develop into love!“. If you are married or in a long-term relationship, forget about all the disputes and look at yourselves in the same way as you did in the beginning of your relationship.

TAROT

CAPRICORN

(born December 22 - January 19) Peace and well-being that surround you opens up new opportunities to meet new people. You are relaxed, you are not in a rush and you definitely do not feel that you should be with somebody at any cost.

And exactly this attracts the right, easy-going and genuine people to you. Let things happen freely and you will see how it goes. If you are in a relationship, enjoy the re-discovery of values and things which you liked so much about your partner. You can expect a beautiful period full of love and understanding. If you are considering having a baby now, it is the best time to realize it.

AQUARIUS

(born January 20 - February 18) If you are in a relationship, be happy that you have a partner. Despite the pressure, that will be at the beginning of the month more significant than ever, try to control your stress and do not succumb to it. Your partner does not deserve being punished for something they have not caused. Hug him/her and let him/her protect you rather than chasing him/her off. You should ask yourself whether it is necessary to pass your worries on your partner or whether you can share them. Single people – the world is not as black as you see it. There can be a large flame somewhere near you. It would be a pity to miss it.

PISCES

(born February 19 - March 20) You will find it difficult to find some time for your family and friends due to the program the stars have prepared for you. Meeting new people will be even more difficult. You will spend most of your time closed in the office; on the way to a better post. And just because of work, you will meet someone who would affect you more than you expect.

Let things happen freely and do not rush into something that would unnecessarily distract or impede you. This feeling will be reciprocal. In the second half of the month, you can expect your mutual great success which you may celebrate already as a couple. Take good care of this relationship. Your family will support you. They will be your haven where you can always return to gain new energy.

ARIES

(born Mar. 21 - April 19) The month will end the solitude of those who are ready for a serious relationship. It will bring lot of opportunities and fun to those who are not looking for a serious relationship. This will also strengthen the relationships of those who are in love. The first half of the month will

bring the most beautiful relationships. In this period you will be very successful in the love area. If you are searching for someone, you will find one! Give a chance and you will be discovered. Love and you will be loved. It has never been easier to find a partner than in the first half of the month, July! The second half of the month is favourable for work and family relationships. You can reconcile with someone you have not seen for ages. You can also meet new friends – even at the workplace.

You will be a popular companion. Do not be afraid of a confrontation with an enemy, an appointment with an important business partner or of a job interview. Stars are on your side!

TAURUS

(born April 20 - May 20) July is your month. It is full of love and fulfilment. In the first half of the month you should concentrate on your family relationships and close friendships. These people provide you the most precious thing you have in your life – the feeling of safety and pleasant background that you really need. Solve everything that might spoil your otherwise perfect, peaceful relationship. The second half of the month will bring love. Especially beginning of the next month, which is August, will have an erotic touch. Choose wisely because you will attract various types of partners. The “right one” will be among them; you should therefore be careful not to overlook him/her!

GEMINI

(born May 21 - June 20) It is not easy to please you and this will not be different in July. You love being surrounded with intelligent and interesting people who are also funny and considerably charismatic. You are convinced that you are able to offer exactly the same to them. But just like the people around you, you are not perfect. Work on your relationships and on the perception of others. Try to have a look on a bit of your inner self which is definitely not as perfect as you imagined. Maybe, with a discovered and selfconfessed self-criticism you will be able to see people around you from a different perspective. This will help you to establish new friendships or even find love.

CANCER

(born June 21 - July 22) If Angels could hold a protective hand over only one person in the world, in the month of July, it would definitely be you! Everything that restricted you from establishing intimate relationships will fade away.

You will feel much more confident and fearless. Your healthy selfconfidence will attract so many people to you that it will be only on you whom you will decide for. Who will become your friend? Who are your acquaintances? Who is your lover? You’ll be ready to tackle anything that comes your way!

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FUN

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6. Quarter-acre measure 7. Scads 8. Old wives’ tale 9. Roman bank site?

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38. Madonna role 39. Two-faced gatekeeper 44. In the ‘40s they were Big

1. RAINING 2. CATCH 3. JUMPING 4. SKATING 5. LUXURY

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54. Former Chevy model 55. Sharp bark 56. “Rhapsody in ___” 57. Falco of “The Sopranos” 58. Desert-grown fruit

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