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CONTENTS MARCH 2012

Volume-2

Issue-10

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On the cover : Rohit Reddy Photography by : Sarath Shetty Hair : Samir Gilani

12 ENTERTAINMENT

Your access to the latest news from Hollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood and Sports

25 LIFESTYLE

Ajita Reddy – on playing many roles successfully

32 EXPEDITION

Easy ways to lose excess fat

Yogi Ashwini talks about Sanjeevni Saar Kriya and his new book – The Ageless Dimension

44 TULIP SPECIAL

58 KINSHIP

Women’s Day – History, Observance and women who made India proud.

Holi – Traditions, Rituals, Celebrations

Up-close and personal with Renu Sukheja and family

61 CUISINE

Executive Chef – Gaurav Chakraborty shares his signature and easy-to-make dishes

62 AUTOMOBILES

Coolest resort destinations in Hyderabad

42 WELLBEING

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Dilip Chhabria about his world of designing cars

66 GADGETS

Most expensive and luxurious gizmos of all time

76 TAROT

Know your fortune this month

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK what you give is what you get I have been adhering to and living upon this principle for long now. If not always; but mostly, it rendered me the same of what I gave to people of my life. A word of wisdom to most needed, a gift of time to the one who always wished to have or a moment of love to the one we deeply care for. Karma is a premonitory science which guides our senses to feel and understand what and how we relate ourselves to people who co-exist, who live in harmony and who are destined to have your time in their lives. I believe it is nature’s own parallel which abets in rediscovering yourself. Essentially, still a quality of thought or purpose to someone; may result in reflecting the same on you, sooner or later. Human mind is such that, what you see is also what you contain deep down inside, eventually impacting on your speech.

I wish to channel this message out to every reader, insisting to be aware of this natural potential phenomenon. Because, what you give is what you get in return.

The motif for this issue is - luxury. So get an informative access to the most expensive and classy automobiles, gadgets, watches and the most expensive movies of all times.

THREE THINGS I LEARNED FROM THIS ISSUE – Woman is a word that conjures up a lot of images in our minds and brings out varied emotions as selfless love, nurturing and caring attitude. Celebrating Women’s Day is an opportunity to appreciate the remarkable contribution of women to our society.

Ranging from socio-cultural, religious to biological; there is every reason why we must heartily enjoy the festival of Holi and cherish the reasons for its celebrations.

We all have one life to live and to bring the best out of it. Therefore, live it king size.

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MONTHLY DIARIES

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MONTH AHEAD

Children’s Day Out March 4, 09:30 onwards The day filled with fun and frolic and children can freak out without any inhibitions and parents can have lot of fun by being with their children while they display their inherent talents.

Contact – Sri Satya Sai Nigamagamam, Ph No. 23742745

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Salsa Brunch @ La cantina Every Sunday

Introducing a magnifico Salsa Brunch at La Cantina, with a 5-course menu, a live taco bar, a chocolate buffet and gallons of spirits! It’s the ultimate Mexican experience.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Ph No. 66824422

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Sunday Brunch Every Sunday

MONDAY

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Seminar by Philip Kotler March 5, 09:30 – 12:00

Seminar by Philip Kotler - The World’s No. 1 Marketing guru!

He is the only three-time winner of the coveted Alpha Kappa Psi award for the best annual article in the Journal of Marketing.

TUESDAY

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Steak Out Till March 9, 19:00 23:00

Savour our home made steaks paired with selected choices of beverages.

Contact - Fusion 9, Ph No. 65577722

Contact – Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Ph No. 9848880008

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Lunch Buffet Weekdays A wide spread of Indi-

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Martini Evenings @ Seasons Bar Weekdays

an, Chinese and Continental dishes with mouth-watering choices of desserts including – chocolate fountain for kids.

Contact – Indi Joe, Ph No. 66683333

Enjoy the winter evenings with Grey Goose martinis with our crooner Kelly dishing out your favourite numbers, while enjoying the a la carte menu.

Contact – Taj Krishna, Ph No. 66662323

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

Contact – Taj Banjara, Ph No. 66669999

Executive Lunch Buffet Through March, 12:30 – 15:30 Bistro specialty is the delicious food and the best choices from north and south India and also from Continental delicacies. Enjoy Indian and Oriental cuisines also.

Contact – Abids Bistro, Ph No. 67123872

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Food festivals, Drop in for a great Sunday Brunch where you can make upcoming your own brunch from the menu. Choose any juice, soup, events and appetizer, salad, main course, made-to-orders, etc. what’s new in Contact – Sweet Nirvana, Ph No. 42414343 town. All this Single Malt Series @ Sunday Brunch Korean Food Festival Seasonal Tastes Atrium Bar @ Arena and lots more. 25 Every Sunday 26 Through March 27 @March 15 – 31 Every single malt has A little bit of everyYour guide Chef Daniel from Sheraton its history and its very own story body is what a family is made of.

Incheon, Seoul will be creating his There is something for everyone – to tell – its water source, founder to the city signature dishes with his authentic and the country of origin. grills, pastas, kiddy corner, Indian, and exotic spices and ingredients.

Continental and Oriental cuisines Contact – Taj Deccan, Ph No. Contact – Westin Hyderabad Mindhappenings! and an array of desserts.

66663939 space, Ph No. 67676767 Contact – Taj Deccan, Ph No. 66663939

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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Mehfil-E-Ghazal @ Haldi

Thursdays and Fridays, through February, 22:00 – 23:00 The taste of pure melody!

Authentic Indian dishes served with the perfect accompaniment – live Hindustani music.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Ph No. 66250000

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Seasonal Tastes @ Firdaus Through March

Savour the taste of garden fresh seasonal vegetables, specially prepared for you by the chefs.

Enjoy the a la carte and bookmark menu.

Contact – Taj Krishna, Ph No. 66662323 Indian Aviation 2012 March 14 – 18

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Why Loiter?

March 8

As part of the Women’s March celebrations, Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad have initiated a research project on Loitering. Loitering is an activity not yet really accepted by our society, when it concerns women.

Contact – Goethe-Zentrum, Ph No. 65526443 Women’s March @ Various venues Through March

FRIDAY

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Friday Barbeques @ Al Fresco Every Friday

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Happy Hours Through March Buy a drink and get

one as a complimentary, during the happy hours.

Contact – Bottles and Chimney, Ph No. 27766464

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Vodka Evenings Weekdays, 14:00 – 23:45

Try our special Homemade infused vodkas like pineapple and peppercorns, orange, lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon and lots more.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Ph No. 66824422

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Good Fortune @ Haldi Through March

Get your palm, face or card read by our resident fortune teller and get a peek into your future.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Ph No. 66250000

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Happy Hours Through March, 17:00 - 20:30

Buy a drink and get the next one free at TGIF during the happy hours. Buy a beer pitcher at Rs.650/- and get the next one for free.

Contact - TGIF, Ph No. 40151925

SATURDAY

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Global Street Food Festival @ The Square Every Saturday, through

March, 18:00 – 23:00 Enjoy the live barbeque Wind your way through Europe spread. The Alfresco turns into a and the Mediterranean, cross over magical setting and a live bar to to North America, drop anchor at carry on through the evening. the Americas and the Caribbean Contact – Taj Krishna, Ph No. and make a brief halt in Asia.

66662323 Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Ph No. 66250000

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Lunch Buffet Weekdays, through March

Now you can eat all you can at New Café, with their newly launched lunch buffet @ Rs. 295/- (with a complimentary beer of a soft drink).

Contact - News Café, Ph No. 40101234

Nahaufnahme : The Project Till March 18 Editorial journalists Alliançe Francaise, GoetheMinistry of Civil Aviation, Govfrom Germany exchange their Zentrum Hyderabad, Moving ernment of India, jointly with workplaces with journalists from Images and University of HyderFederation of Indian Chambers of abroad for three to six weeks.

Commerce and Industry is organiz- abad come together in the name During their stay the participating ing the 3rd edition of India Aviation of Women. Each of the institutions journalists will produce articles for brings in their events under the 2012. the medium in their host country, umbrella of Women’s March 2012. which will regularly publish them.

Contact – Begumpet Airport, Ph Contact – Goethe-Zentrum, Ph No. Contact – Goethe-Zentrum, Ph No. No. 27903785 65526443 65526443

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Retro Fridays Every Friday, 21:00 onwards

Grove into the music from 60s with DJ Rahul in the house! Also get to binge on the best cold sandwiches.

Contact – 10 Downing Street, Ph No. 66629323

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Karaoke Nights Every Saturday, 20:00 onwards

Choose from a huge list of more than 10,000 pre-recorded musical tracks. Sing your favourite song to impress your friends.

Contact – Xtreme Sports Bar, Ph No. 8008692225

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Remembering Fukushima March 17, 18:00

Remembering this tragedy, Documentary Circle of Hyderabad, Alliance Française Hyderabad and Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad dedicate this month’s point-of-view to remember the nuclear related problems around the world.

Contact – Goethe-Zentrum, Ph No. 65526443

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Pan-Asian Saturdays

Every Saturday, 19:00 – 23:00 Tandoors to sambals, teppayankis to satays, Dim Sums to stir friesdinner with a liberal dash of PanAsian flavors.

Contact – Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Ph No. 66824422

Lunch Buffet Though March, 12:00 – 15:00 Enjoy lunch buffet at 45 Jubilee Hills with 67 varieties Spin the wheel of fortune for a of salads with vegetarian and chance to win deals on your drinks non-vegetarian main course for bill, every day.

Rs.250/- + taxes.

Contact - Novotel Hyderabad AirContact – 45 Jubilee Hills, Ph No. port, Ph No. 66250000 23550094

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H O L L Y W O O D

ENTERTAINMENT

MONICA LEWINSKY

KIM KARDASHIAN

Back in spotlight

Slams back critics!

There have been sources which found out that Kim Kardashian is fighting back at suggestions over her marriage to Kris Humphries, which was not real. She told sources – ‘If they really think about it, if this was a business decision and I really made all that money that everyone is claiming that we made off of the wedding and if the wedding was fake or just for television purposes, then I am a smart business woman and I would have stayed married longer! This was a bad decision’ she told sources. The wedding should never have happened in the first place.

She told sources that if you really thought about it, then it doesn’t make any sense that everyone thinks that. She admitted that she has been watching how her marriage fell apart on the most recent season of the show on E. She says she watches it back, because she thinks it is kind of good for her, after everything that has been said and done. The reality star said it has been a hard couple of months since her breakup, but she doesn’t blame herself for falling in love so fast. Kim said her mom married Bruce Jenner after only 5 months and it worked out. She claims she is a hopeless romantic and knows that someday she will find the right man. Her marriage was authentic to Kris but things just didn’t work out as she planned. Now, she will move forward and remains optimistic.

Monica Lewinsky had tried to keep a low profile after her role in President Bill Clinton’s impeachment scandal, but she has become a trending topic of discussion again.

All thanks to PBS’ two-part, fourhour documentary, titled Clinton. The documentary sheds new light on Clinton’s Oval Office affair with his then23-year-old intern through interviews with some of Clinton’s closest advisers - some of whom had never spoken publicly about the affair until now. Among the former White House staffers appearing on film are Secretary of Labor Robert Reich and Clinton’s former re-election campaign manager, Dick Morris. In the film, Morris reveals, ‘When the Lewinsky scandal broke, the President paged me and I returned the call. And he said to me, - ‘Ever since I got here to the White House I’ve had to shut my body down, sexually I mean. But I screwed up with this girl. I didn’t do what they said I did, but I may have done so much that I can’t prove my innocence.’ Though she plays a huge role in the story of Bill Clinton’s presidency, Monica Lewinsky herself was not interviewed for the movie.’ Producer Barak Goodman said that – ‘We felt it would tilt [the documentary] toward sensationalism.’

BEYONCE KNOWLES’ New Album

Beyonce’s only job right now is mom to one-month-old baby girl Blue Ivy Carter. But she’s already plotting a return to the recording studio sometime soon. She’s got plenty of new inspirational material, after all. Singer/songwriter Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, who has helped produce big time hits with Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Beyonce herself says, he’s working with B again and has already sent the superstar songs about motherhood. The conversations about her next album literally just started and there are two projects happening, Ryan explained. ‘All I can say is you kind of feed her the best that you have; Beyonce’s this phenomenal filter and she takes it all in.’ He declined to specify what the star’s second project will be, on top of the new album, although a release of remixes for her album 4 has been rumored.

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ENTERTAINMENT

AMIR KHAN

TV show delayed?

B O L L Y W O O D

While Aamir Khan is busy traversing the country to shoot undisclosed or long forgotten locations for his upcoming TV show, a rumour that is gathering strength back home is that the show’s telecast, in all likelihood, maybe delayed. Is Mr. Perfectionist’s need for precision to be blamed for the delay? Maybe or maybe not! However, we do know one of the reasons that caused postponement. According to chinwag, since the mishap on the show’s sets – it got destroyed by a major fire. As per the original plan, the team was supposed to wrap up filming by the end of March. But now with the set destroyed, it isn’t possible to shoot soon. Both the spokesperson of Star Plus and Aamir confirmed to a trade magazine that the shooting dates have not been finalized as the sets have to be reconstructed. Meanwhile, we have latest dope on Aamir’s current expedition across the length and breadth of India. Insiders say the actor has been travelling to various places – Kashmir, Rajasthan, Kolkata, Delhi and Gujarat – to shoot footage for a montage video for the show. But only Aamir and some of his close aides know what exactly the video will contain. Whatever it is, we are sure that Aamir won’t disappoint us with his innovative ideas, as always.

SAIF ALI KHAN

New song for Agent Vinod Kareena Kapoor’s mujra from Agent Vinod was supposed to be a crowd puller but that strategy doesn’t seemed to have worked. The song has received a lukewarm response from the audience. Even the Rasputin remake failed to raise any interest in the movie. So Agent Saif is on the mission to find that one hit song that has been eluding him – the one track that could boost the film’s chances at the BO. Though we don’t think a spy thriller like Agent Vinod needs to bank on dance numbers to promote itself, Saif seems to believe otherwise. Saif wanted to shoot a cool video for a fresh track and release it closer to the release of the film. He finally did manage to get that extra song out of the film’s composer. And here’s how - the song was composed by Pritam for another film, but Saif, who is on great terms with the music director, loved that song. The actor requested Pritam to give it to him instead and the composer gladly agreed. And while the two are still deciding which singer will lend his voice to this track, we hope Saif has finally found what he’s been looking for!

14 MARCH, 2012

BIPASHA BASU

Over on screen kissing!

Bipasha Basu is one bold actress, Indian industry is proud of. Known for her roles in Jism, Race and Raaz; it looks like the actress doesn’t fear on screen romance. However, Bips is totally a different lady when it comes to on screen kissing and she feels it’s something she is not very comfortable.

‘I am scared of kissing on screen. I had a really very uncomfortable experience in Jodi Breakers with Madhavan who is a friend’ - Bips said.

‘I had to kiss him, it was important for the film, so there was no convincing that was required. I knew I would do it but the process is not easy. Even for Raaz 3, it’s not going to be easy but don’t scare me from now. When it comes to it, we shall see’ she added. I am not dumb because I seek films and kissing is the integral part of sex, romance, passion and whatever expression you are trying to show. We watch Hollywood movies all the time and we watch Hindi films where these things have become regular. I as an individual, find tough to do. I will do it as it’s my work but I will feel uncomfortable - the 33 year old said.

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ENTERTAINMENT

DISCO

Completion of the movie!

Young hero Nikhil is coming up with movie Disco directed

by Hari K. Chanduri, a protege of Puri Jagannadh. Nikhil has taken a big break before signing this up. He has been tasting flops in a row for over a period of time and was forced to take a break and rethink about the strategy. This film’s shoot is complete and is currently under post-production.

Nikhil plays an energetic character in this film. Debutant Sara Sharma plays the heroine role and there is a notable star cast roped in for Disco. This movie is complete within no time.

Abhinav Reddy is producing this film on Style Entertainment banner. Nikhil’s previous film Veedu Theda was not gone unnoticed and the makers of Disco are planning to be as aggressive as the producers of VT. Vamsi Krishna of Happy Days fame is playing second hero of the film. Jaswanth provides the cinematography and Mantra Anand is the music director.

The movie is expected to hit the screens in early summer.

Major schedule of Disco was earlier shot in Hyderabad and Bangkok.

ANANYA

Cheated By Fiancé Young actress Ananya, who was recently seen in Journey movie, got engaged to a businessman named Anjaneyan few days ago. The engagement was held in a traditional manner and the couple was seen happy and smiling. But things turned sour for Ananya as she came to know that Anjaneyan was a fraud.

He was already married to another woman and is yet to take divorce from her. Unaware of his past, Ananya and her parents fell into his trap. They have filed a complaint against Anjaneyan, claims news reports. It was also reported earlier that her dreams to enjoy the marriage bliss was shattered. Ananya hasn’t met the press after her engagement was called off. Ananya aka Ayilya G Nair started her film career though Malayalam film Positive and become popular after the hit film Nadodikal in Tamil. She has been acted more than 20 films in Malayalam and Tamil together.

16 MARCH, 2012

RANA DAGGUBATI

His new flick – Naa Ishtam Daggubati Rana’s latest film Naa Ishtam has completed its entire shooting except for one song. The song shoot was completed in Malaysia. This is a hero introduction song and is filming on Rana and other dancers under the super vision of Prem Rakshit. The audio of this movie will be out soon. Chakri is the music director of this film. Prakash Toleti is debuting as director with this film. Naa Ishtam is being produced

by Paruchuri Kiriti on United Movies banner. Genilia is playing the romantic interest of Rana in this film.

Producer said that Naa Ishtam is a film that has all the commercial ingredients and will be lapped up by the youth. It is an out-andout family entertainer with a new approach.

Rana plays a carefree guy in the film. He only listens to his heart and is least bothered about others.

Brahmanandam has played a key role in this movie. Ali, Subbaraju, Raghubabu and Pragathi are the other senior artistes involved. The movie is hitting the screens in March.

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ENTERTAINMENT

PHIL MICKELSON Northern Trust Open

Phil Mickelson rode the conditions to lead the way at the end of the first day of the Northern Trust Open in Pacific Palisades, California. The four-time major winner, who tasted success at Pebble Beach recently, started his campaign to win back-to-back titles with a five-under 66 on day one, putting him a shot clear of JB Holmes and Hunter Mahan. On a blustery day, the left-hander had been tied for the lead with the pair until the final hole, when he chipped in from 35 feet for a sixth birdie of the day. Jonathan Byrd and Carl Pettersson are a shot further back, while English duo Luke Donald and Justin Rose are both handily placed on one under. Play was suspended early due to darkness with all but a handful of rounds complete, leaving Mickelson the happiest man in the clubhouse. ‘It feels really good to get that one extra shot because I felt like I left one or two out on 16, 17, and you hate to have such a good round and let a few slide late’ – Phil said. Also in the mix towards the top of the leader-board is Sergio Garcia who is one of eight players grouped together on two under, with the likes of Stewart Cink and KJ Choi alongside him. He was five over having completed the course, two better off than American Ryder Cup hopeful Anthony Kim.

SAHARA AND BCCI

S P O R T S

Mend fences

Sahara India Pariwar reached a compromise with the BCCI returning as the Indian cricket team’s sponsors and agreeing to field the Pune Warriors for IPL - 5. Sahara, which had severed ties with the Board and withdrawn the Team India sponsorship, will return as a sponsor. Both BCCI and Sahara issued a joint statement, giving details of the agreement which envisaged a reactivation of the auction purse for Pune Warriors and an extension of the trading window among other things. Regarding the contentious issue of replacement for marquee player Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing treatment for germ cell cancer in United States, Sahara has offered to obtain the consent of all the franchises for fielding five foreign players for the IPL matches. The BCCI and Sahara also agreed to start the arbitration proceedings initiated

by Sahara through appointment of an arbitrator to address the corporate giant’s claims for a reduction in franchise fee for 74 matches. Sahara also requested for one of the playoff match scheduled to be played in Bengaluru and the BCCI said it was in principle agreement to host one of the playoffs in the new Pune stadium, subject to the consent of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

18 MARCH, 2012

JOSE MOURINHO Best in history!

Sao Paulo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni has declared Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho as one of the best coaches in football history. Ceni was in Madrid to visit his friend, Real midfielder Kaka and was guest of honour at the club’s training sessio. Ceni said – ‘Watching Mourinho is pure spectacle. He designs workouts for specific positions and does tactical work. I like how he talks to his men and how close he is to them. I also like the way he handles their relationship with the press. All of this is important to have a good and easy going atmosphere.

I think I’ve taken a lot from this which I could use some day, if I ever decide to coach. I will take this experience back with me to Brazil. I’ve learned a lot just by watching and listening.’ He’s been in the elite for years, training important sides like Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid for ten years. He always wins and reaches finals. Judging from what I’ve seen and how he commands the team, he isn’t just one of the best right now, but one of the best in football history.

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Pinky Reddy

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FICCI AN EXTRAVAGANT AFFAIR

Namita & Aisha

Sunita Reddy & Padma Rajgopal 20 MARCH, 2012

Pinky Reddy Hyderabad chapter chairperson, had gone all out to make sure that the interstate FLO meet is a super success. Apart from the many formal talks and sessions, she organized a bazaar at Falaknuma Palace where many stalls were set-up and members could shop while socializing with each other. The dress code was formal, but most of the women present were dressed in ghagras and traditional jewellery. Some took the Hyderabadi theme seriously and wore khada dupattas, maang tikas and satladas. The evening ended with a lavish dinner. Spotted at the event were socialites like - Anju Poddar, Bani Ahuja, Ajita Reddy and others.

Sumalata & Sharmila

Usha, Krishnan & Shalini

Mayura & Anju Poddar

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Geetha Reddy

Kavya Reddy

Nandamuri Buwaneswari

Vasundara

JEWELLERY FASHION SHOW Tibarumals

Friends, family and clientele of Sanjay Gupta of Tibarumal Jewellers turned up to celebrate his victory at National Jewellery Awards, organized by - Gem and Jewellery Trade Federation of India, Mumbai. He won the national award in the contemporary diamonds category. They also organized a fashion show, with models flamboyantly displaying the ornaments. Spotted at the event were minister Geeta Reddy apart from many socialites and celebrities.

Sanjay & Saritha Gupta

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EAT AT Chinese Wok Chinese Wok, an authentic Chinese restaurant was opened in the town recently. It was inaugurated by Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao. The restaurant also organized a food festival which lasted for around a week. There was a fine combination of Chinese and Indian dishes for the festival. Located at Road No.45, Jubilee Hills; the restaurant is also famous for delicious Kebabs.

Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao

Deepti

Dr. Shuba

PRINYANKA CHOPRA In Hyderabad Samsung announced the launch of the widest range of new 2012 BEE star rated split air conditioner models.

39 split AC models, with ratings between 1 and 5 have been launched. Samsung India’s Brand Ambassador for home appliances and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra attended the launch. The triple protection benefit of Samsung ACs entail clean air, uninterrupted comfort and powerful cooling based on features such as Virus Doctor, full HD filter, UTR plus, compressor, turbo cooling and stabilizer free options.

Prinyanka Chopra

Fareez Khan

Mr. Mahesh Krishnan & Mr. Isaac Lim

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Shazia

Rumy Azad

Sara & Ashu

NAIMA FASHIONS Smriti Designs Smriti Designs had opened a one of a kind store, which showcases exclusive Naima jewellery. The store inauguration was attended by socialites like – Dinaz, Ruma, Vaishali Bisht, Kavitha Reddy, Abhiram, Sangita and others. The store has black and white décor, with stylish range of neck pieces, earrings, charm bracelets, finger rings, scarf jewellery; which will leave you spoilt for choice. Naima certainly has something unique for everyone.

Excited!

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TINSEL TOWN

NIFT Spectrum - 2012 It was a two-day event at the NIFT campus, Hi-tech City. Various events like art to wear, fashion show, ad-mad, dance competitions, face painting, Mr. and Miss Spectrum, junk art, jewellery design, treasure hunt and many more were a part of the festival. All the students were seen dancing to popular music numbers from Bollywood and Tollywood. The Institute provided a common platform for fashion education, research and training.

Dr. K Srikar Reddy IFS & Dr. K S Pratap Kumar IPS

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Shital & Kishan

V DAY SPECIAL

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Sudhir & Hema

A Romantic Evening!

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JCI Hyderabad Deccan organized Valentines special - Ek Main Aur Ek Tu. The event was held at The Park Hotel. The evening started with a melodious play of Saxophone. The event turned from romantic to rocking when DJ Kash changed the music and party began with many couple games. The programme was organized by JC Sushila Bokadia, the project chairperson of the event Alok and Sashi Nahata, Vishal and Shilpa Gupta. Members who attended the event were - JC Sudhir and Hema Kothari, Uttam and Akanksha Tolasariya, Kamlesh and Nidhi Lohade, Vijay and Neha jain, Umesh and Lata jhuluri.

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A Day From Ajita Reddy’s Diary..

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LIFESTYLE I am health conscious. I go for a morning walk at 6:30, after which; I get back home. If I go to my gym, I would reach home a little later and relax over a cup of tea while reading newspaper. I never miss the morning prayers – I get ready, take the blessings, have my breakfast and off to work at 10:30! We live within a beautiful gated community.

ARRANGE-LOVE MARRIAGE Yogesh and I dated for four years, before getting married in 1990. I met him first when I was 16, at a tutorial. I chose the same school he was in. His father has business here, therefore his family moved here. Yogesh had spent most of his time in Hyderabad.

LIVING UPTO MY PRINCIPLES First things first! Just before leaving office at 6:30, I have a habit of planning my work for the next day by making notes in my diary. I am punctual to my work. I never mix profession with my personal life. At home, one would never find me talking about work. Multi-tasking is required in today’s business world, but not to an extent that it interferes with personal life.

A WISE MOTHER Towards my kids, more than being concerned about their academics; I have always been particular about living organized lives. I insist my kids to maintain their living rooms well, take enough care of their belongings, etc.

But they have been good at studies and have performed incredibly well all the time. They always knew what they wanted to achieve.

LIFE BEYOND WORK Being socially active, I get a lot of lunch invites; which unless the person is really close to me, I refuse to attend. Hyderabad is a small city and hence we get to meet new people all the time and bond well with them and make them, our good friends. I am out twice a week, but it’s always after my work. My husband is fond of going to parties which have dance and music. So, once in a fortnight or so, I would hang out at Bottles and Chimney or Liquids.

Brilliance is one thing. But what comes to my mind is the continuity and dedication on the days I don’t have to work. I will go to work, anyway! Because once I go to work, I actually realize there is so much more I could do. Therefore, brilliance and intelligence are on one side and commitment to work is on other side.

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TRAVEL REMEMBRANCES Holiday trip to Europe with husband and kids will remain special. More because, that’s when they were coming into teens and I got to know more about my kids, their likes and dislikes, abilities and attitudes. We had seen London, Paris, Venice, Switzerland in a duration of 20 days. We had set our own pace and that point of time, Yogesh and I got to know my kids real close.

Attending AR Rehman’s concert in London is another good memory. That was another revelation for me! Yogesh had given my daughter a responsibility to stick the posters across the streets of London and she did it well all alone. Yogesh had let her abilities come out. So that was an experience too!

SUCCESS STATEMENT Success is a combination of making good money and being acknowledged for the fact that there is hard work and power.

The role that I play brings with it a perceived notion of success.

I would say – I still have a long way to go and I do not want to stop at one point. I do not believe in pushing anyone to excel.

Everyone blooms at one point of time. It’s important to provide people some space and opportunities and they will come out successful.

THREE THINGS I CARRY BEFORE LEAVING HOME My bag My pocket diary My mobile

The team of Hamstech has 80 staff members and around 600 students. I make it a point to meet at least one employee everyday and take feedbacks, opinions and analyze if they can help the company on taking it, to a higher level. I also make sure there are no internal issues among the staff and the students. My typical day at work also includes checking if an employee is over-working or needs an assistant. There is a manager for every department in Hamstech and I make sure I communicate with all of them every day on taking work ahead and betterment of the company.

Hamstech believes that a student is on top of the organization and she / he is given top priority and then it is – Chairperson and then the Management. Any student issue is always brought to my notice first and I believe in dealing it in a soft and a matured way.

5 THINGS PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME… I am very good cook (which I guess is a less known fact).

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I am passionate about whatever I take-up and I am well organized with both work and personal life. If I decide to do something, I will be well prepared for that.

I love spending time at home. I am addicted to watching television and watch all those saas-bahu serials. I love going out for movies during the weekends. I have seen Umrao Jaan more than 10 times.

I do move a tear whenever I watch an emotional scene from a movie.

I love travelling, meeting new people and interacting with them. I am a foodie and like to try different cuisines. I make it a point to travel three times a year (one with just husband – Yogesh, one with family and one with friends).

I start my day with music. I listen to all the genres.

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MOVIE REVIEW

MOVIES IN MARCH BEL AMI Cast: Robert pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci.

M O V I E S

Director: Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod Biopic about 19th Century French writer Guy de Maupassant, a young man who scandalously slept his way to the top of Paris’ high society in the 1890s with some of the city’s most influential women. The story chronicles journalist Georges Duroy’s corrupt rise to power from a poor ex-NCO to one of the most successful men in Paris, most of which he achieves by manipulating a series of powerful, intelligent and wealthy mistresses.

GHOST RIDER : SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE Cast : Nicolas Cage, Ciaran Hinds, Idris Elba, Chris Lambert and others.

Director : Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor Nicholas Care returns as Johnny Blaze in Columbia Pictures’ and Hyde Park Entertainment’s Ghost Rider - Spirit Of Vengeance. In the successor to the worldwide hit of part one, Johnny is still struggling with his curse as a devil’s bounty hunter is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when he is recruited by a secret sect of church to save a young boy (Fergus Riordan) from the devil (Ciarn Hinds). At first, Johnny is reluctant to embrace the power of the Ghost Rider, but it is the only way to protect the boy and possibly rid himself of his curse forever. Blaze claims that The Rider is no savior, but when warrior monk Moreau (Idris Elba) promises to lift the curse from his soul as reward for saving Danny, The Ghost Rider is given new purpose, and an opportunity to be more than just a demon in the night.

EK MAIN AUR EK TU Cast : Imran Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani and others.

Director : Shakun Batra Rahul Kapoor (Imran Khan) is on his way to become a copy of his parents when he suddenly loses his job as an architect in Vegas. Afraid that he has let his parents down, Rahul decides to hide the truth and find another job. By a twist of fate, he meets Riana Braganza (Kareena Kapoor), a quick-witted hairstylist, who is everything he isn’t. A series of events lead them to meet on Christmas Eve over a few drinks. Following this night of debauchery, they wake up to discover that they’ve gotten married. Now, Rahul has more than just his job loss to hide from his parents. They both decide to get it annulled as soon as possible and get an appointment from the court in ten days. Over the next ten days, they have their share of arguments, moments and laughs that results in an unlikely friendship.

BLOODY MONEY Cast: Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri Director: Vishal Mahadkar The film is about a young and simple man, who is in love with Arzoo, however her parents don’t allow her to marry him, as he is unsuccessful. The two run away and get married and move to Cape Town. There, Kunal starts to work in a small business of diamond-exporting. However, Kunal has no idea that he is being taken into the underworld slowly!

TIM & ERIC’S BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE Cast: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Robert Loggia, John C. Reilly, Jeff Goldblum, Will Forte, William Atherton Directors: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim Tim and Eric are given a billion dollars to make a movie, but squander every dime and the sinister Schlaaang Corporation is pissed. Their lives at stake, the guys skip town in search of a way to pay the money back. When they happen upon a chance to rehabilitate a bankrupt mall full of vagrants, bizarre stores and a man eating wolf that stalks the food court, they see dollar signs - a billion of them.

FRIENDS WITH KIDS Cast: Jon Hamm, Adam Scott, Maya Rudolph, Jennifer Westfeldt, Kristen Wigg, Megan Fox, Ed Burns Director: Jennifer Westfeldt Friends with Kids is a daring and poignant ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everything changes. The last two singles in the group observe the effect that kids have had on their friends’ relationships and wonder if there’s a better way. They decide to have a kid together - and date other people.

21 JUMP STREET Cast: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Dakota Johnson, Johnny Depp Directors: Phil Lord, Chris Miller In the action-comedy 21 Jump Street, Schmidt and Jenko are more than ready to leave their adolescent problems behind.

Joining the police force and the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover in a local high school. As they trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, Schmidt and Jenko risk their lives to investigate a violent and dangerous drug ring. But they find that high school is nothing like they left it just a few years earlier - and neither expects that they will have to confront the terror and anxiety of being a teenager again and all the issues they thought they had left behind.

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LIFESTYLE

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iana Palmer puts together a collection of short love stories which include these favorite characters and packed them into A Long Tall Texan Summer. Tom Walker moved to Jacobsville to open an investment firm or maybe to run from the memories which haunted him in New York City. Memories which plagued him wherever he went and they would sure enough follow him straight to Jacobsville. He and his sister had lived through a rough childhood, a minister father who beat into their minds that sex was sinful and evil. When his sister finally breaks down those childhood walls and marries, Tom believes he will never find happiness like his sister. A night of drinking leads him into the bed of Elysia Craig, neither of them knowing that the other is as innocent as a first winter’s snow. Tom never says a word as he leaves Elysia, believing that what he had done was a sin but also not knowing that he had left a legacy that night with Elysia. Over five years later, Tom finds love and rekindles that first sexual experience with Elysia Craig, but this time to never leave her side.

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ary Boleyn catches the eye of Henry VIII when she comes to court as a girl of fourteen.

Dazzled by the golden prince, Mary’s joy is cut short when she discovers that she is a pawn in the dynastic plots of her family. When the capricious king’s interest wanes, Mary is ordered to pass on her knowledge of how to please him to her friend and rival - her sister Anne. Anne soon becomes irresistible to Henry and Mary can do nothing but watch her sister’s rise. Anne stops at nothing to achieve her own ambition. From now on, Mary will be no more than the other Boleyn girl. But beyond the court is a man, who dares to challenge the power of her family to offer Mary - a life of freedom and passion. If only she has the courage to break away – before the Boleyn enemies turn on the Boleyn girl.

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hrown to the waves and fate, the bottle could have ended up anywhere. Instead, it is found just three weeks after it begins its journey. Theresa Osborne; divorced and the mother of a twelve-year-old son, discovers it during a seaside vacation from her job as a Boston newspaper columnist. Inside is a letter which reads – ‘My dearest Catherine, I miss you my darling, as I always do, but today is particularly hard because the ocean has been singing to me and the song is that of our life together.’ For Garrett, the message is the only way he knows to express his undying love for a woman he lost. For Theresa, wary of romance since her husband shattered her trust, the message raises questions which intrigue her. Challenged by the mystery and driven to find Garrett by emotions, she does not fully understand that Theresa begins a search which takes her to a sunlit coastal town and an unexpected confrontation. Brought together either by chance or something more powerful, Theresa and Garrett’s lives come together in a tale that resonates with deepest hopes for finding everlasting love. Shimmering with suspense and emotional intensity, Message In A Bottle takes readers on a hunt for the truth about a man and his memories and about both the heartbreaking fragility and enormous strength of love. For those who cherished The Notebook and readers waiting to discover the magic of Nicholas Sparks’ storytelling, here is an achingly lovely novel of happenstance, desire and the choices which matter most.

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ason Montgomery - Duke of Eversleigh, is recuperating from his little brother’s death at Waterloo and soon comes to realize he must do what his little brother was suppose to do and provide a heir for the dukedom. He and his friend - Frederick Marshall, establish a list of what he requires for a wife. After reviewing invites from the ton, they decide to check out Lenore Lester, spinster little sister of some of his friends. Lenore does not to marry ever, so she puts on a disguise as an awkward lady, hiding behind glasses, ugly figure-disguising dresses and severe hairstyles. Jason sees behind her facade and decides to pursue her as his wife.

After shedding her disguise, she is shown to the ton, as the beautiful woman. This arouses jealousy in Jason and problems in their relationship, particularly since the feeling of love is growing in them both, though both try to hide the fact to save their pride.

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EXPEDITION

BEST HOLIDAY RESORTS In Hyderabad

LEONIA HOLISTIC DESTINATION Looking for a luxurious getaway? Head to Leonia! Part of the Sterling group, Leonia is a one-stop destination that meets your business, leisure and holistic needs. Indulge and pamper yourself with their leisure and holistic packages. Rooms are spacious and comfortable - equipped with all the sophistications. Service is quick and efficient! For business travellers, Leonia offers well-equipped conference and convention halls. They also have a fine dining restaurant along with a well-stocked bar. Live events and parties can also be held here. What’s more? They have several special packages on offer, so don’t miss out on those! Leonia International Centre for Exhibitions & Conventions (LICEC) - In today’s fast moving, high-flying, hi-tech busyness world; you need reliable services, which would never let you down. Keeping in view, the property is facilitated with the state-of-

art and world’s best audio-visual facility; sound from Funktion One - UK and lighting from Martin, USA. Be it a conference or meeting; seminar or event; sport or wedding or be it any kind of special occasion - Leonia provides the best of services. The ever changing needs of the corporate world, LICEC provides a gamut of services on you name it - we have it basis. Ethnic suites have ornately carved décor which takes you back to centuries. Each piece of furniture in this room is a piece of art. Ethnicity combined with all modern amenities like - LCD TV, 5.1 home theatre system, Jacuzzi and Wi-Fi system makes this suite unique. Leo Juventa truly cares for you - be it body, beauty, skin, hair, oral, physical, diet, rehab care and so on. After stepping into the centre for integrated medicine, you will enjoy a private health and wellness consultation.

LOCATION – Shameerpet, Ph No. 66400000 and 66404455.

LAHARI RESORTS A unique getaway where the carpet beneath your feet is over 35 acres and the ceiling is an unending vastness. A setting is spun amidst the ethereal beauty of nature with shimmering water bodies, water fountains, flowerbeds, lawns and paving sculptures adorning the topography. It is a perfect corporate destination for business and pleasure. Lahari is well equipped with both entertainment as well as leisure activities for all ages. The resort boasts of an international standard cricket stadium, swimming pools (both indoor and outdoor), Wi-Fi enabled conference halls, restaurants and hotel comprising of 59 centrally air-conditioned luxurious rooms and suites for all accommodation needs. Come, play and be a part of the activities as you enjoy with your loved ones. Get ready to hit some balls as you play Cricket, get hit with paintball or strike some pins down while bowling. While your mind and soul attain a state of blissful nirvana, allow your sense of reason to take over. You will find wide spectrum of features to help you unwind from the regular hustle and bustle as you splash and enjoy in the swimming pools and rain dance floors. A complete oasis for all your leisure and pleasure! Come, relax and unwind as you go out and enjoy with your loved ones the sheer beauty of nature.

Hum the songs in your heart as you take a trip on our water bodies and feel closer to nature and interact with water bodies. Get close to nature as you unwind with your dear ones, while angling and fishing. Learn new tricks of the trade and have fun as you display your catch. And guess what, catch the fish and we shall grill it for you.

LOCATION – Near Patancheru, Ph No. 23492349.

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AALANKRITA RESORTS Aalankrita is a man-made vision created in complete harmony with the panoramic beauty of nature. From the moment you arrive, you will be taken in by its breathtaking landscapes and scenery, blended in the pleasure and luxury of a 4-star hotel. The delight of being here will be further buoyed by detailed architecture and rich interiors complementing the

resort’s ethnic theme, ensuring that the truly enlivening experience will stay long in your memory.

The refreshing outdoor spaces are charmingly sheltered in the serene beauty of exotic plants and stately trees. The blissfully calm atmosphere created within the resort ensures one can enjoy life’s quieter and peaceful moments. Each handpicked element within the resort embodies Aalankrita’s deep passion to signify cultural richness. The green initiatives make it one of the most environmental-friendly resorts in the country.

LOCATION – Shamirpet Mandal, Thumkunta Village, Ph No. 08418-309999.

PRAGATI RESORTS Pragati group religiously believes in the principle save mothernature, as in return she saves you - as its professional ideology.

As its name declares progress, Pragati is distinctively founded to endorse and promote Green Revolution to be peacefully combined and integrated with modern living. Pragati professionals with long years of experience in Horticulture, rose and mango gardens, shade net houses, green houses and vermiculture are responsible for ever green meadows. Pragati is also intensely commissioned to take combative measures against Global Warming and polluted metropolitan existence by attributing all its impassionate efforts towards facilitating. The resort is surrounded by 20 lakh aroma plants covering mostly Indian heritage flowering trees, tropical plants and more than 650 varieties of medicinal herbs which bring people closer to wellness and better health. Resort is totally mosquito free. Indoor games like Billiards, Snooker and Pool are available. Other facilities include – mini Cricket ground, yoga and jogging track specially designed for health freaks, 40,000 watts DJ console with dance floor, amphi open air theater with a seating capacity of 1000 people, a galore of striking fish and lotus ponds to allure the imagination of the beholder.

LOCATION – Shankerpally Mandal, Ph No. 8417-224111.

GRASS WALK RESORT The Grass Walk resort is a place forgotten by time - an oasis of charm and grace, where everyday problems melt away.

The resort is designed in jungle settings and luxurious tents. It is dreamy, romantic and totally relaxing. You can experience the richness and splendor of exotic birds and animals. The jungle sight swimming pool will cool you in the day and the warm tub open to jungle will make your evening, an unforgettable experience. Famous facilities include – live BBQ counter, trekking tips, swimming pool, bird watching, fishing trips and many more.

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COVER STORY

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St y le Personified

I AM LIVING IN THE WORLD OF LUXURY AND IT HAS BECOME A LARGE PART OF MY LIFE. BUT NOT A VITAL NECESSITY, LIKE IT IS FOR SO MANY PEOPLE. I ENJOY IT, BUT I CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH IT!

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have done my industrial engineering from Purdue University and MBA from Columbia and now taking care of my business here. I am a very simple person and I love simple things. I love home cooked food. I have never tasted alcohol in my entire life.

Five things which are must for you My Mother - No matter where I am, I have to speak to her.

My trainer Faiyaz Ali Khan - He has been training me for the last 10 years. I can never imagine a day without my workout.

Talking to my sister Nitya and nieces Trisha and Anouska.

My work - I have to know what is going on at work.

My wallet and cell phones (particularly, my customized Blackberry Porsche Design).

Things you hate the most I hate back-biting and gossips. I have come across people who put others down, just to feel good. I don’t know why people can’t just mind their own business.

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EXPECTING THE WORLD TO TREAT YOU FAIRLY BECAUSE YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON, IS LIKE EXPECTING THE LION NOT TO ATTACK YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE A VEGETARIAN!

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What do you look in an individual Loyalty is most important for me! I can pull down moon for the people who are honest and loyal.

Three things you are proud of I have never tasted alcohol, soft drinks and drugs. That’s a big deal in 2012!

Whatever I do, I do it with passion and give my 100% - be it work, love or workout.

My mom says she’s proud of me! That means the world to me.

Your take on love -

Love is an emotion in which you can never be rich enough or poor enough. It’s ‘One life... One love’ for me!

About marriage - To me, marriage is a sacred bond and I want to share my life with the person I love! My partner should be my biggest strength and greatest weakness and we should bring out the best in each other! Once I am taken, I am taken for life!

Ideal soulmate - I truly believe that someone out there is made for you, who completes you. Their mere presence makes you happy.

One word that describes you best Custom-made! Starting from my food to clothes, cars to my fitness pattern; everything is made for specially for me. Now I am looking for that special some one who is custom-made for me.

You take on politics I love politics! No plan of joining it though but no one can predict future.

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AS WE GROW OLDER AND GAIN MORE EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM, WE STOP TRYING TO IMPRESS PEOPLE BY BEING SOMEONE WE’RE NOT; BECAUSE IN THE END WHAT MATTERS IS, WHO YOU REALLY ARE. MY LIFE PARTNER WOULD BE SOMEONE SIMPLE, LOYAL, HONEST, HAVING GOOD SENSE OF HUMOUR AND SOMEONE WHO CAN MAKE GOOD COMMUNICATION. I HAVE THIS STRONG FEELING THAT SHE HAS TO BE A CANCERIAN OR A SCORPIO. One thing that rejuvenates you My time! I need to spend some time alone in my room, chilling out, listening to music and reading. I love reading fiction, Astrology and autobiographies.

Your take on money Having inherited a fortune from my parents, I am proud to say that I make my own money and blow it up on the people I care for!

Describe your style in three words Simple, minimalistic and youthful Favourite shopping places NewYork, London and Dubai Fashion - Is comfort.

Style-icon - Arjun Rampal Style couple - Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan Favourite actor (male and female) - Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor

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SummerBeauty Special and Skin Secrets

BEAUTY

Summer is a time to relax and rejuvenate. At the same time, summer sun can be very harsh on your soft skin and deep fry your natural looks.

Summer is cruel for your face, which remains uncovered almost all times. So you need to take special care of your skin in summers...

Find a good sunscreen that works under makeup - Ideally, you want a sunscreen with a matte or semi-matte finish. You don’t want anything greasy or that takes forever to absorb. It’s also important to give it enough time to sink in before applying any base make-up to ensure the make-up sits on the skin well. This is a fundamental thing must follow during summers. To protect the skin from hands of sun burn and other harmful effects, use sunscreen lotion regularly. A sunscreen that has SPF 15 at least can guard the skin from any sun damage. You can also choose hydrating toner in lieu of moisturizer during hot summer days.

No sunburn - To get rid of sunburn. You can adapt a useful method.

Take aloe-Vera extract or lotion and apply it on the skin. Apart from treating sunburn, the formula will also relax your skin. A sunburn cream that contain zinc can heal sunburn overnight.

Try a tinted moisturizer - Because most tinted moisturizers also contain SPF. So you can quickly apply it and achieve sheer coverage which gives your skin a more polished appearance (for those who are not blessed with perfect skin).

Go waterproof - Nothing is more budge-, crease- and smudgeproof than something that is also waterproof or water resistant. You might not be swimming, but the sweat 40 MARCH, 2012

and humidity can take a toll on things like eyeliner and mascara.

Powder - Whenever you apply a cream or liquid product, make sure you set it with powder. Keeping a pressed powder compact in your bag is an excellent way to freshen up your face after being outside, too.

Less is good - When it’s just sweltering out, you might just want to wear less makeup. Get creative with the minimal look to get you through the hottest days.

Consider cream or gel blushes - These blushes tend to last longer – blushes which are designed to stain will last longer than your average powder blush, because the sweat won’t break it down easily.

Drink a lot. Water is the life, especially during summer days. Drink eight to nine glasses of water daily and hydrate the body naturally. It will enhance your glow too. Also include fruit juice and other leafy green vegetables in your diet.

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arch is here and to students, it’s nothing but the month of stress, tension and strain the month of exams! The most dreaded time of the academic year when the entire year’s preparations come down to a few decisive days…

But the phase of exams need not be stressful and boring all the time, during when students lock themselves in their rooms for hours together to study. Despite being an important month, students can add in a fun element to it.

‘All work and no play makes Jack, dull boy.’ This is an old phrase, we have been hearing since we were little. If one keeps studying for hours without taking a break, it would just add into the stress.

Shubam Bhanghad an inter second-year student says – ‘I am preparing for my final exams as well as other competitive exams and when me and my friends get stressed; we call each other and meet up for bowling or for a game of snooker. It is the best way to relax.’ When exam studies get hectic, catching up with a friend for an hour or going out for a movie after all the portion is complete, is the best way to refresh your mind.

Some students make studying itself fun!

Friends form a study group and they assign sections of the portion to each other in the group and then make that person provide a summary and key information in that section to the rest of the group.

Tanushree, a second-year student of St. Francis College says – ‘My friends and I meet up at each other’s place and study practical subjects together. We help each other out and also have our share of fun.’ Studying with friends is always helpful and makes it easier to remember answers.

Meghna Singh a final year student of Villa Marie says – ‘Exams are the best time of the year for me as I get to have sleepovers at my friend’s place. We stay awake all night with several cups of coffee and Maggie. We complete our portion one night before the exam and revise answers with each other just before the exam. Studying with my friends always helps me relieve the stress of the portion to be completed and we finish our portions in one night which we would be difficult, if I studied alone.’

If you are the type who likes to study alone, then you could always make music your companion.

Soft music playing in the background as you study would help calm your mind and is a great stress buster.

So go ahead and try out the new and fun ways of studying and make exams time, a happy time…

- By Chandni Parekh

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WAY TO BETTER HEALTH! Every single day, we meet ourselves in the mirror and discover a new crease on the skin, a new grey in the mane, a new disease or a new pain and each of us is constantly engaged in finding a solution, a remedy, a panacea to win this battle against our own ageing self. Agelessness and longevity have captured the interest of masters across civilizations for many millennia now. Yogi Ashwini; a master in Yoga, Tantra, Past-Life Revisiting and Healing Sciences, unveils the secrets of the Vedic seers to anti-ageing in his new book Sanatan Kriya – The Ageless Dimension. The book is being called a thesis on anti-ageing. But is there really a dimension called the ageless? Can ageing really be stalled? Is it not like birth and death, a natural process and hence inevitable? In an interview with Tulip, the guiding light of Dhyan Ashram, Yogi Ashwini takes on all this and more from his two decades of research on the being.

Ageing is a normal phenomenon of the body. Are you going against the nature with this book?

Yogi Ashwini - It is normal to age. Ageing is a phenomenon of dulling of the senses and reduction in the size of the brain. The reaction time to a stimulus also becomes more, bones become brittle and the body becomes weak. We are going against nature, that is why we are ageing faster.

The various revolutions like green revolution and industrial revolution have polluted the planet and played havoc with our foundations and nature.

Hence, there has been an advent of so many new diseases. every step which modern science takes forward is actually towards the destruction of the body, faster. So ageing is not natural. It is unnatural to fall sick and to age.

You mean it’s actually unnatural to age?

Yogi Ashwini - You have to first understand what life and death are and what this body is. Only then you will understand ageing. In my book, I tried to explain all of the above and also what is the purpose of birth and what the fundamentals are, behind the process of ageing. Once you understand all this, only then can you understand what is natural and what is unnatural. It is hard to explain everything here.

Can you tell us something more about the new book?

Yogi Ashwini - The book is an attempt to awaken the hidden powers and potentials inside the human being. It is an attempt to make you understand who you are and what is the purpose of your birth, what the mechanisms are, behind the process of ageing and how you are damaging your body with the modern lifestyle, the threats to you and how to go beyond them and live a healthy and happy life. It gives you techniques to prolong your life and leave the body at your will and knowing well where you are going.

Does this book answer the quest for that eternal glow and radiance?

Yogi Ashwini - I have given the rare Sanjeevni Saar Kriya, by which you would be able to affect a complete kayakalp in you. Also some very rare herbal recipes are given which will stall ageing and give you that glow and radiance, protecting you from the damaging effects of the modern artificial techniques. You would go close to nature, understand its secrets and use them for your beauty, glow and longevity. I am not saying that you will become physically immortal, but I am saying that when you will leave your body, you won’t die.

Is Sanjeevni Saar an extension to the Sanatan Kriya?

Yogi Ashwini - Sanatan kriya has no sequels or extensions. It is a complete kriya in itself. It is designed to balance the body and prevent diseases from entering. When the various layers of the body get balanced, certain profound spiritual experiences follow.

Sanjeevni saar is more aimed at arresting the ageing process and getting a disease-free body with a radiance, which I have said is enough to attract the Gods, if done under a Guru. If not, then definitely it would just make human heads turn towards you.

For more information on the book, The Ageless Dimension and Sanjeevni Saar Kriya, write to - info@dhyanfoundation.com or visit www.dhyanfoundation.com.

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NOT EXCUSES! Fed up of that fat? You need to lose that and look good.

Now it’s time to act before it’s too late. There is a saying - No Pain-No Gain. So put on your shoes and hit to the gym or start doing Yoga…

Eat clean to lose weight Eat 6 to 7 small portion of meals in a day. This will help you occupied not to crave for food and you will not feel hungry. This way, your body can process and actually use all of the nutrients from a given meal. If you do this correctly, you will have plenty of energy while your body will be able to maintain and repair itself, promote the growth of lean muscle mass; while at the same time, minimizing fat storage. Have citrus fruits in a day and never use the term diet. This is psychological!

You should always think that you are eating clean and eating in a smart way avoiding fatty junk food. This will help you boost the motivation factor in you.

Try to have green tea once or twice in a day. It provides the most antioxidant polyphenols, notably a catechin called epigallocatechin-3gallate (EGCG), which is responsible for most of the health benefits and it also helps in losing weight.

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Do you like to sip on soda, fruit juices or sports drinks? Those extra calories will add up quickly. Switching to water and unsweetened tea will help you eliminate those excess calories.

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Many of us walk around chronically dehydrated without even realizing it! We think we are tired or hungry when we are actually dehydrated.

Being dehydrated causes our bodies to retain water which can make you feel bloated and look puffy. By drinking more water consistently throughout the day, your body doesn’t have the need to retain water.

In addition, being hydrated reduces fatigue and helps to remove that bloated feeling.

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Join gym or start Yoga Start with moderate workout to get use to it. Gradually you can increase the intensity of your work out.

Try to find a gym partner if you can. This way, both of you will be motivated with each other.

Remember; many people will discourage you, but don’t listen to them and take their notes as a motivation factor.

Be regular to the workout and keep a track of yourself by taking pictures of your body (front, back and side views).

Turn on the music! Music is an amazing mood enhancer. Just as sad music can make you sadder, upbeat music can not only put you in a better mood, but it can really revive your energy.

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International Women’s Day is identified globally for appreciating the achievements of women across the globe. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Below portrayed are 12 such Indian women from various fields, who have been inspiring with their accomplishments…

Ritu Beri (Fashion Designer) - She is the first Asian Designer to head the French Fashion Brand Scherrer. With a rare combination of beauty and brains, the designer has found commercial success and critical acclaim for over two decades now. Her notable international clients are former USA President Bill Clinton, Prince Charles, Moulin Rouge, Nicole Kidman, Andy McDowell, Super model Laetitia Casea and various famous personalities. It goes without saying that Ritu is among the best, when it comes to the list of the top Indian fashion designers.

Vidya Balan (Bollywood Actress) - Vidya Balan made her debut as a 27 year old in Parineeta. At 33 and after the success of The Dirty Picture, no one in the industry has any doubt left over the fact that Vidya’s career is only headed upwards.

Vidya had taken up challenges in the past and was confident enough to bank on talent more than glamour. Kudos to the actress who broke all the stereotypes!

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Arundhati Roy (Novelist) - Arundhati Roy is an Indian novelist, activist and a world citizen.

She won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her first novel The God of Small Things and has also written two screenplays and several collections of essays. Her writings on various social, environmental and political issues have been a subject of major controversy in India. Despite all the controversies she had faced due to her strong opinions, she continues to excel and has recently been awarded the Norman Mailer Prize for distinguished writing.

Barkha Dutt (Media Reporter) - The name is truly associated with substance and great respect. Be it Tsunami or Kargil, she brought the best news to us. Currently, she is Group - Editor English News at NDTV and host of We The People, with winning several awards nationally and internationally, - including The Padma Shri. She had reached and touched over a billion lives world wide.

Nita Ambani (Entrepreneur) - Often referred as the Empress of India. Nita Ambani a perfect daughter, mother and wife; team owner educationalist and Chairperson of Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation. She is actively involved in various philanthropic activities in the fields of education, human resources and disaster relief. She is a perfectionist!

Saina Nehwal (Badminton Player) - Saina Nehwal created history on June 21, 2009 by becoming the first Indian woman to clinch the Indonesian. All of just 21 years of age, winning tournaments world wide, she is currently ranked the 4th in the world by Badminton World Federation. Saina is not just an ordinary girl but an ace shuttler, who has carved her own niche at both the national and international badminton circuits by the dint of her hard work.

Neelam Dhawan (C.E.O - Microsoft India) - Neelam Dhawan has managed to become Microsoft’s face in India as far as her customers are concerned.

And that’s not just because she’s the software giant’s Managing Director for India, but also because she’s a veteran of the IT industry, especially hardware. Neelam started her career with the FMGCs like Asian Paints and Hindustan Lever. Today being an independent Indian Women Entrepreneur, she is ranked among the top 10 most powerful women of India.

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Chanda Kochhar (ICICI Bank MD) - Women manage finance better and there is no better example to this than Chanda Kochhar - the Managing Director and CEO of ICICI bank. A cost accountant and MBA, Kochhar joined ICICI Bank as a management trainee and worked in a variety of roles before making her mark in retail banking.

Kochhar, also heads the Corporate Central of ICICI bank, along with being listed as World’s 100 most powerful women, she is also honored with the Padma Bhushan for her services in banking sector.

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Kiran Bedi (Social Worker) The first women to become an IPS officer. Her expertise includes more than 35 years of creative and reformative policing and prison management. She represented India in International forums on crime prevention, drug abuse, police and prison reforms and women’s issues.

Bedi being a social activist has founded two NGOs as well. Even today she is one of the prominent members of India against Corruption.

Pratibha Patil (President of India) - She is the first women to hold the office of The President of Republic, India. Starting off her career as a lawyer and working on various social activities specifically for the upliftment of poor, she was also the first women to hold the office of the Governor of Rajasthan. She has set up various educational institutes and hostels for working women all over the country.

She brought to the presidency certain warmth, without taking away from its majesty.

Ekta Kapoor (Television serials and Movie Producer)- She is the reigning queen of the Indian television, fearlessly entertaining the Indian audience with movies like Love Sex Aur Dhoka, Ragini MMS, Shor In the city and the very successful The Dirty Picture. Over 80 distinct television programs have been churned out of her production house, in six different languages. She also has 13 films under her belt as of 2012 along with winning several awards in the television and film industry. She can aptly be titled as The Queen of the entertainment industry.

Vasuki Sunkavalli (Miss Universe India) - A lawyer, a model and I am She Miss Universe India-2011 title holder. She has the right blend of beauty with brains and perfect attitude to match. She was also a part of the ad campaigns of Nike, Kit-Kat and World Gold Council. During this period, Vasuki also worked for two years at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Avahan Project for HIV/AIDS as Programming Officer. As assistant to the program director, Vasuki drafted policies and conducted fieldwork in an effort to spread awareness and introduce sex education to rural areas.

She is currently also running an NGO which works on various human right issues.

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A Healing With Candles Scented candles provide symbolic meaning for people who use them. T hey represent peaceful celebrations with family and friends. T hey denote a perfect way of welcoming guests at hotels or at get-togethers at home. Its aroma enhances the beauty of an ambience. According to Ayurveda, they are known as stress relievers.

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cented Candles are the oldest forms of home fragrances. They provide not only a gentle glow of light but also create a pleasant atmosphere by diffusing precious scents while burning. Light an Essence Aromathologia Scented Candle for relaxing, while meditating or praying, while bathing or to evocate memories of forest and vast ocean or to enhance the mood, uplift the spirits, open the heart to emotions and clear the mind. From the time candles were considered to be ornamental pieces, scented candles have gained their importance.

There are many scents added which provide exclusive aroma to the candles. For this purpose even essential oils can be added such as lavender oil, sage oil, tea tree oil, sandal wood oil, rosemary oil, rose oil, thyme oil and many more. These essential oils provide a special aroma and even relax the mind of the person by relieving from tensions. Lavender oil is one such oil which has the soft smell of flowers and thus they are considered to create a calm atmosphere. Sage oil is famous for their aromatic properties as they have a sweet, nutty and misty smell with an added aroma of flowers. Tea tree has its own medicinal properties which makes the candle aromatic as well as assists in treating headaches, nausea, mental relief etc. Sandal wood oil provides the candle with an exclusive aroma that would be preferred by almost all people. It has a wonderful woody and musky aroma. Thyme oil is the strong oil and is even the choice of many who like the smell. Rosemary oil and rose oil are also known for their soft and dependable aroma. Interestingly, the essential oils which are added to scented candles are not oily at all, but are light liquids which do not dissolve in water. Instead these essential oils evapo-

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rate instantly when exposed to the air when released from the scented candles they are put in. Scented candles make the atmosphere lively!

CANDLE THERAPY

‘Scent is a key to creating an atmosphere and completing a space. It’s an evocative layer like sound or fresh cut flowers. It brings the space alive and adds depth to the experience’ – Scent Significance.

Using candles as therapy has been around for thousands of years and has been practiced by nearly every religion. Candle therapy can be used to unite the powers of mind, body and spirit. From ancient times to the present, Candles have lit our way through every transition. From celebrations and ceremonies to proclamations and processions! The candle’s flame has always been a metaphor for the soul! It possesses a tranquil and almost hypnotic atmosphere to those who allow its power to take them to a very special place.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT FRAGRANCE

Human nose can detect over 10,000 different smells. Most people will enjoy scents which are somewhat familiar, but still have a unique quality. There are several categories of home fragrances including floral, woodsy, fresh, food, oriental and musky scents. Some categories will have stronger scents than others. You can also consider the season you are in when choosing a scent. Winter is a popular time for scents like apple cinnamon and pine, while scents like pumpkin spice and maple leaves are popular for fall. Test a variety of scents to find the one that’s perfect for you.

SCENTED CANDLES VERSUS REED DIFFUSERS

The air in any home can become a little dull over time. Scented candles are made when waxes are mixed with oil fragrances in the making of a

There are many ways to utilize the power of candle therapy…

A candle acts as a self-object. A self object is an object that is a reflection of our self, a reflection upon which we can act. The candle reflects the spiritual and ethical changes we would like to bring about in ourselves. It burns as a reminder and symbol of our desires. Sometimes we have to hand our dreams over to a force more powerful than we are.

MOON CANDLES

Full Moon Candle - Embrace your full moon ritual with this manifesting candle created by hand and embellished with natural essential oils of rosemary and frankincense and a moonstone crystal for enhancing intuition, perception and fruition.

New Moon Candles - Create and improve your intention with this wonderful ritual candle created by hand and enriched with natural essential oils of basil and patchouli and an obsidian crystal for grounding, centering and protection and healing.

These candle are 2 -1/2 by 2 -1/2.

They each have an approximate burn time of 75 hours. They are made with pure essential oils.

candle. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Reed diffusers consist of a glass or plastic container holding scented oil, and several reeds that are partially submerged in the oil. The scented candle gives off its scent with the candle is burned, while the reed diffuser gives off a continuous scent after the reeds are submerged into the oil. Most fragrances will be available in both products. The element of design is the next thing to consider when choosing between scented candles and reed diffusers.

Candle holders and rocks can be added to make a special display.

Reed diffusers have less variety in design, but still come in attractive shapes and colours. You can purpose them in different sizes or with colored oils which match your current decor. Both are sure to add a fresh scent and look to your home.

YOU WANT EM? WE GOT EM! Here’s your access to the best scented candles in town...

INHABIT

Inhabit is famous for arts and artifacts, soft furnishings, jewellery, stationery, gift products and fashion accessories. It is hard to gauge what’s available inside Inhabit. In fact, you may mistake it to be a museum. They have scented candles in rose, jasmine and natural fruit flavours. The price would begin from Rs. 90/-, with Rs. 400/- for the best ones. They also offer scented candles wrapped inside gift boxes, particularly for presenting to that someone special.

Contact – Inhabit, GVK One, Road No.1, Banjara Hills. Ph No. 44767756.

FABINDIA

Fabindia is India’s largest private platform for products which are made from traditional techniques, skills and hand-based processes.

Fabindia links over 40,000 craft based rural producers to modern urban markets, thereby creating a base for skilled, sustainable rural employment and preserving India’s traditional handicrafts in the process. Fabindia’s products are natural, craft based, contemporary, and affordable. They offer scented candles ranging from Rs. 200/- to Rs. 300/- in flavours like – chunky vanilla, geranium rose and others among the famous.

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Festival Of Colours

Holi is undoubtedly the most fun filled festival in India. It is an occasion which brings joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance and of course - lots of bright colours!

It is the festival to shake off the shackles of what is to be done and what is not to be done and loosen up a little bit. It’s a festival to let down your hair and do what you like, say what you like and meet and tease anybody. The best part is all the offence and anger gets dissolved with one phrase - Bura na maano holi hai‌ With winter neatly tucked away, it is time to get out of your cocoons and enjoy the spring festival. Holi is a two day festival that marks the end of winter and advent of spring. It falls on the full moon day in the month of March. The first day is marked with bonfire which is lit at night to mark the end of winter and the death of evil. The next morning is Dhulendi, the holi celebration day.

HOLI FASHION

Holi is the festival of colours but everyone sticks to white.

With people becoming increasingly fashion conscious - hot pants, backless and off shoulder tops in vibrant colours have taken a front seat. Dhoti pants are a new addition to your Holi attire. Men can dress up in simple white kurta or shirt and a pair of denims. Bollywood plays a major role when it comes to dressing up for holi. So for all those who would like stay away from vibrant clothes do it the Bollywood way wear white and what could be a better way to flaunt off your curves in a nice pair of short chudidars?

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THE HOLI PARTY

Celebrate the festival with friends, colours, food and thandai! If you are planning to play a host this holi, there is no need to stress. All you need

The foremost thing to remember when you’re throwing a party is the guest list. Make sure everyone knows each other in your guest list. While inviting the guests spread the word on the dress code .The best thing about Holi is that you don’t have to dress up. You can make it mandatory for your guest to wear white to add the fun.

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keep your guests soaked up.

Make this Holi an eco-friendly one. Stick to the organic colours this year.

Even better you could also go ahead with natural colours and make them yourself.

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is a little planning and a few easy tips to ensure your guests have a great time.

Green - Use mehendi / henna powder, separately or mix with equal quantity of any suitable flour to attain a lovely green shade. Make use only pure mehendi and not the one mixed with amla, as this would be brown in colour. Dry mehendi will not leave colour on your face as it can be easily brushed off. For the wet colour, mix 2 teaspoons of mehndi in one liter of water.

Plan your food menu a week in advance. For a day party, keep it simple! Keep food which people could easily have with toothpick and wouldn’t need to use hands.

You could also have a live chaat counter. Do make sure you have the traditional Holi sweets like Malpua, Jalebis and lots of Thandai.

I wish to celebrate the first half of this festival with my family. I have a group of close friends with whom I hangout often. So the second half of the celebrations are generally with my friends. But, this time I wish to celebrate Holi with my group of friends at a beach party in Goa. Have a safe and a joyous Holi, everyone - Koyal Chandak.

How can Holi be complete without Bhaang! You can have Bhang ki Thandai, Bhang ke Ghujiya and Bhang ke Ladoo. Bhaang is an instant hit in every Holi party.

A holi party in incomplete without music. You can organize some live music, a dance floor and DJ where guests can put in requests for their favorite songs to be played. However, see to it that the DJ has a list of popular Bollywood Holi numbers like Rang Barse; Holi Ke Din; Do Me A Favour, Lets’s Play Holi, etc. But nothing can beat the traditional Dholak and folk songs as it really brings in the desi flavour.

Holi is the festival of colours but make sure to use organic colours which do not ruin the skin. Keep plates of dry colours on each table from where your guest can easily access them. And don’t let your guests get away without getting wet! Arrange an inflated pool which can be filled up in water. Do keep tubs of water everywhere with pichkaris handy to

‘Holi is always with my immediate family and very close friends.

We have this ritual of visiting our farmhouse at Gachibowli and have good time there. This festival is special to me. It’s always a dry Holi and we play only with colours and while avoiding usage of eggs.

We binge only vegetarian food which includes my favourites likes cheese sandwich, pakoda and desserts like - gulab jamoon’ - Shravan Ramaswamy.

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Red - Dry red hibiscus flowers in shade and powder to make a lovely red colour. To increase the bulk add any flour to it. For the wet colour, peels of red pomegranate boiled in water give red. And for the brighter red, mix thoroughly a pinch of chuna (the one that’s eaten with paan) with two spoons of turmeric powder and a few drops of water. Use only after diluting with 10 liters of water.

Yellow - Mix two tea-spoons of turmeric with double quantity of gram flour for the wet colour. One teaspoon of turmeric can be mixed with two liters of water.

Magenta - Slice or grate one beetroot. Soak in one litre of water for a wonderful magenta. Boil or leave overnight for a deeper shade. Dilute.

Blue - The Jacaranda flowers can be dried in the shade and ground to obtain a beautiful blue powder. The flowers bloom in summers. For the wet colour, crush the berries of the Indigo plant and add to water for desired colour strength.

If you are still planning to go ahead with the pakka colours, do take up a good skin and hair care. Apply tons of lotion and sun block to protect and your skin and a little oil will definitely help in removing the colour easily of your hair.

In the end just remember to have fun, keep the festive mood on and enjoy your Holi. Because bura na maano, Holi hain…

Holi is one festival in my household that is sheer fun! However, in a traditional household like mine, there is more to Holi than just colours. On the eve of Holi, the whole extended Badruka family gets together for a ‘Holika Dahan’ where a ceremonial fire is lit - freshly harvested seasonal crops like wheat, chana and sugarcane are part of the offerings to the fire. The next day is of course fiesta time! My daughters Advaitika and Tvadhanya have a blast. Yes, we do ensure that we buy natural, skin friendly colours. The fun finally culminates into an evening party, which is again a family do; with loads of traditional eats like - dahi vadas, chaats and chatter – Shalini Badruka.

For the past 6 years we have enjoyed participating in the celebration of Holi. This year will be no different! Our family will prepare our skin and hair with oil and purchase organic colours so the lasting effects of stained skin and hair are not so obvious! The first year I could not get the green dye out of my hair for two months (laughs). This year we will probably visit our friends or participate in and around the local gated community, in the park. My kids really enjoy celebrating and it gives them an opportunity to get totally crazy! For me, it’s a great chance to take pictures and capture people and children in all forms of colour and excitement - Lona Logan.

- By Chandni Parekh ‘I am a very colourful person. Therefore, I love this festival. But Holi for me has to be a very elegant affair.

No messing around with dirty chemicals colours. It has to be only gulaal and water with close family and friends. Thandai, Bhang and good music are never to be missed’ – Rekha and Manish Malpani.

Mostly I will be attending an event on Holi, this year. If not, I do the craziest of things and preparations with my sister for Holi. Making a mixture of eggs and tomatoes and putting them in balloons and throwing them at our close friends were the naughtiest things we did together before.

After playing Holi with friends, we have bhang and sweets in the evening, gather again and watch a movie or go for dinner - Shraddha Das.

Holi has always been my favourite festival. It is a festival of love and unity and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Sometimes colours speak louder than words. I hope this Holi is also as exciting and colourful as always.

Wishing everyone a very happy and a wonderful Holi - Namita Kanodia.

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Hyderabad, popularly known as the The City of Nizams and Pearls has been driving high on its real estate front. This city offers a beautiful blend of rich history, culture and architecture while being an IT hub of the country. It is, today, a prime location for property investors, buyers and developers as the city extends international standard properties amidst the beautiful surroundings‌

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he city has been developing at a fast pace due to the large-scale property growth in recent years. From SEZ (special economic zones), industrial parks, IT campuses to commercial complexes, departmental stores, shopping malls to residential duplexes, flats, apartments, villas, integrated townships etc., all realty sectors are developing. An extraordinary demand for real estate in Hyderabad is seen post recession as investors and buyers open up to buying property. They are now taking interest in property market as prices have become stable and promise to reap huge profits in future.

The strong foothold of IT industry in Hyderabad has positioned the city among one of the top per capita income cities of India. Smelling the business opportunities in this area, real estate developers have already launched large projects in and around. More importantly, buyers too are quite enthusiastic with the developments.

With property values scaling unprecedented heights in the cyber city of Hyderabad, investment in real estate has become the most preferred investment instrument in the city. Nonetheless, in the past six to seven years, property values in Hyderabad have risen like a phoenix.

Also, we cannot ignore role of IT and ITeS industry in the development of commercial properties in Hyderabad. The development at Madhapur and Gachibowli, which are home lands for Hyderabad’s famous Hi-tech City, is incredible. These peripheral locations are witnessing enormous interest from the technology giants from all across the world. Also, the real estate markets of Hyderabad are slated to enjoy a boost with major infrastructure projects under progress at different parts of the city.

Trade pundits have marked Hyderabad as a major realty ground with a number of ambitious residential and commercial projects sketched for it. Hyderabad has seen tremendous progress in real estate sector that has been a major contributor to the GDP of the state. This phenomenal growth is attributed particularly to foreign investments and IT wave and will be driven further by the forthcoming scheme of affordable housing. Though the capital costs and rental values are seeing an upward trend, affordable housing remains the buzzword with property builders aiming at developing properties of global standards at cost effective prices. This is true not only for Hyderabad but for property trends in rest of the country as well.

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HIGH BUDGET FLICKS The effects, cast, scenes, technology used and many other factors make a movie perfect. Tulip is going to tell you about the most expensive movies ever made…

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN – AT WORLD’S END The movie earned $309,420,425 in North America and $654,000,000 in other territories for a worldwide total of $963,420,425. It is the highest-grossing film of 2007 worldwide and is currently the 13th highest-grossing film of all time worldwide. It was released in a then record 4,362 theaters in North America and was shown on around 11,500 screens which is still an all-time record. On its first weekend it earned $114,732,820, which ranks 10th among the highest-grossing opening weekends at the box office in North America.

BUDGET - $300 million BOX OFFICE- $963,420,425

TERMINATOR 2 – JUDGEMENT DAY Opening in 2,274 theaters in the United States, Terminator 2 earned $54 million during its fourth of July opening weekend. According to Box Office Mojo, the film’s production cost was $102 million, which at the time was the highest ever (in 1991). Terminator 2 was a box-office success, earning $204.8 million in the United States and Canada alone and $519.8 million worldwide. It was the highest grossing film.

BUDGET - $102 million BOX OFFICE - $519,843,345 AVATAR Avatar went on to break multiple North American and worldwide box office records, including becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. It became the highest-grossing movie in history on January 25 after only 41 days of play. The film was No. 1 in all of the 106 markets it opened the week of December 2. Except for India, it was No. 1 in every market worldwide in its second week of release. It was the highest-grossing movie worldwide for 7 weeks in a row. It became the second-highest-grossing movie worldwide only 20 days after its initial release. Fastest movie to reach $1 billion worldwide (19 days)! First 3D movie to reach $1 billion worldwide! It was the only movie in history to reach $2 billion worldwide.

BUDGET - $237 million + $9 million (re-release).

BOX OFFICE - $2,782,275,172 SUPERMAN RETURNS Superman Returns was released on June 28, 2006 in the United States and Canada in 4,065 theaters. The film ranked at the top in its opening weekend, accumulating $52,535,096. Within five days, the movie took in $84.2 million, a new record for Warner Bros. An IMAX 3D Experience was released simultaneously in 111 IMAX format theatres worldwide, which included 20 minutes of converted 3-D film material. It was the first Hollywood full length live-action film to be released in this combined format. One of the key scenes Singer took out was the return to Krypton sequence. $10 million was spent on this sequence alone.

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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PRINCE CASPIAN The film opened in Russia with $6.7 million, the biggest opening of the year; it earned $6.3 million (15% more than the first) in Mexico; $4 million in South Korea, making it in the third most successful Disney film there; $2 million from India, which was triple the gross of the first and it earned $1.1 million in Malaysia, making it the country’s third most popular Disney film. Prince Caspian made $141,621,490 in the United States and Canada.

BUDGET - $225 million BOX OFFICE - $419,665,568

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SPIDERMAN 3 Spider-Man 3 grossed $29.2 million, an 86% increase from the intake of Spider-Man 2 on its first day of release. In 10 of the 16 territories, Spider-Man 3 set new opening day records. The film broke the opening weekend records in 29 countries, while reaching at least the number one position in all 107 countries that it opened, which brought its international total to $231 million. Spider-Man 3 set a then record $59,841,919 take for its opening day in the United States. The film also took the worldwide opening day record with $117 million. The U.S. opening day take includes a record $10 million in Thursday midnight showings. The movie held the records for the highest single-day gross and highest-grossing opening weekend in America for one year until they were broken by The Dark Knight.

BUDGET - $258 million BOX OFFICE - $890,871,626 RA.ONE According to Eros International, Ra.One grossed 240 crores ($52.8 million) worldwide from all its versions. On the first day, Ra.One collected 14.63 crores (US$3.22 million) from the Hindi version.

The movie was is the second highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide. The film went on to break multiple box-office records, including highest Diwali day collections, highest single-day collections, highest three-day collections? And highest weekend collections. The success of the effects and the 3D version of the film prompted multiple other Bollywood filmmakers to consider technology as a part of film-making.

BUDGET – $27.5 million BOX OFFICE – $52.8 million

JODHA-AKBAR The budget of the film was initially Rs. 37 cr., which shot up to Rs. 40 crore. In North America, the film grossed $1.3 million in the first weekend and went on to gross $3,440,718 in its lifetime.

Ashutosh Gowariker hired a research team of historians and scholars from New Delhi, Aligarh, Lucknow, Agra and Jaipur to guide him on this film and help him keep things historically accurate.

He clarified that the name of the film remains Jodhaa-Akbar and not AkbarJodhaa as reported by sections of the media. Over 80 elephants, 100 horses and 55 camels were used in the movie.

BUDGET – $8.8 million BOX OFFICE - $26.4 million

BLUE It is one of the most expensive movies in Bollywood. The sensational Australian signer with a pretty face and a knock out butt, Kylie Minogue sang for a number in the film. The music of Blue is composed by the best music composer - A.R.Rahman. 90 percent of Blue has been shot under water. There are also reports that Blue is inspired from the 1997 Hollywood film - The Deep, directed by Peter Yates. Katrina Kaif who has reportedly done the costliest item number in Blue has even had her role extended in Blue.

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FASHIONABLE SUMMER

According to a recent survey, summer of 2012 is going to be the longest. What and how you wear are important, in order to protect your skin from harmful sunrays and excess heat. Below mentioned are the best of designer stores which have exclusive summer apparel. Also provided are vital inputs from renowned fashion designers and health experts in town…

TROUSSEAU COTTAGE

SHUBH VIVVAAH DESIGNER FAMILY MALL

Trousseau cottage by Tarmeen Talwar is a fabulous place to shop, if you are looking for something unique. The merchandise selection is classy!

A one-stop-shop for all that goes in a trousseaou, they offer custommade bridal wear with options for every kind of buyer. Saris in crepes and georgettes with designer blouses of zardozi and brocade for Sangeets ceremonies, are available. They have great quality, garment contruction and fitting. Heavy formal suits, saris, lehngas, gowns designed

by Ramon Lamba and formal bed covers and luxury brand bedsheets like LV, Gucci etc. are also available.

The store specialize in designer wear saris, suits, bridal wear lehengas, evening gowns and many more. They have got in-house designer tailoring. Among the list of unique fabrics, Brocades are the best. You will also find designer kids wear from new born to teens and a huge section dedicated for designer kids wear.

LOCATION – Mahmood Habib Plaza, 2nd Floor Road No. 9, Banjara Hills. Ph. No. 9703500886

Absolute Women Boutique is synonymous with its name and offers absolutely beautiful Indian wear for women. The boutique offers very best Indian fashion, fine fabrics, tradition motifs, intricate wear, kurtis and bridal wear. They offer a range of exclusive designer saris, salwars and kurtas. Absolute Boutique specializes in brocades, silk saris, Uppada saris and Ichapuram saris. In addition to their exclusive ready-made collections, they also have a workshop through which they offer customized dresses, blouses and kurtas. Their intricate embroidery and stone work are absolutely eye-catching and gorgeous.

ORIGINS

Origins is one store that you should visit if you love to flaunt designer wear, like to make a fashion statement wherever you go and don’t mind splurging on clothes, footwear, turbans and bags. The men’s collection that Origins has includes designer suits, jodhpuris and kurta pyjamas apart from some Indo-Western wear. These are available in cotton-silk and jute. Several of these have Jamdani work, are embroidered and embellished with sequins, giving the apparels a royal touch. The store has creations by designers like Seema Gujral, Kiran Uttam Ghosh and many others.

LOCATION – Road No.1, Lane opp. to GVK One, Banjara Hills. Ph No. 23359221 54 MARCH, 2012

LOCATION – Shiv Sivaa House, Road No. 10, Income Tax Colony, Banjara Hills. Ph No. 30243000

ABSOLUTE WOMEN DESIGNER BOUTIQUE

LOCATION - Plot.311/A, Road No.12, M.L.A. Colony, Banjara Hills. Ph No. 654523993

KAUSHEYAM One of a kind store, which is dedicated to the ethnic handloom heritage of India! Tussar silk, more commonly known as wild silk is an elegant and sumptuous handloom. It is a beautiful, dull-gold cloth, popular all over because of the variety of its designs, weaving and quality. It was

SHOPPING

Clothing - White is the ultimate colour for summer. Whatever you wear, remember to keep it simple. Try relaxed fitting clothes which have the flow. Men can also try light linen jackets (which is also a nice style-statement).

Footwear – Nice strappy footwear in colours like white / off-white / tan.

If you wish to go ethnic, you can try Kohlapuris too.

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Ruchita Kumar of Neeru’s give her exclusive summer tips FOR WOMEN –

established by the promoter of M.V Handlooms - Vinod Kabra, known for their weaving throughout India. Vinod Kabra had initially established M.V.H as a mode of earning. But it has now become a mission through which it can provide as much work to handloom weavers as possible and spread awareness about ethnic cloth in the society.

LOCATION – 8-2-608/18, II floor, Priya Nilayam, Road No. 10, Banjara Hills.

Ph No. 66666841

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Clothing – Pastel colours, which give them a rich look. Apart from that, floral prints with food heavy laces which are in fashion, these days.

Make-up - Very light coloured lip-colours and make-up, so that it gives you a charming look and colours which match their attires.

Hair should be tied up with nice butterfly claws. Sun-shades are a must in summers.

A good handbag will add to the style quotient. Good perfumes are essential.

FOR MEN – Clothing – very light colours (white in particular). It makes them look and feel cool.

Designer Shivali Singh gives summer styling tips.

Keep it light both in colour and fabric.

Airy fabrics which let you breathe are definite!

Neeru’s history stands on a high note, from a single small store to a big retail ethnic wear brand. Neeru’s is a treasure house of fashion for the latest and best of saris, embroidered saris, salwar suits, dress materials, tunics, mix and match, lehengas and kids wear in authentic Indian traditional style. Neeru’s have also launched lace saris, suitable for women of the all age groups. This Hyderabad-based brand is a favorite among fashionistas, for its innovative designs and impeccable finish on fabrics.

Neeru’s stand today as a leader in Women ethnic brand and has presence in major south Indian cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Vizag and Pune, in addition to tie-ups with malls like Central and Lifestyle.

LOCATION - Hyderabad - Tel : 66756666

DESIGNER VIEWS Hyderabad’s own fashion designer, model and a fitness expert Shilpa Reddy advises to follow these simple, yet effective style statements for the approaching summer – FOR WOMEN – Lipstick colours – pink / peaches (which gives a fresh and a summer feeling). Avoid colours like red / maroon.

Make-up should be smoky and dewy.

Choose perfumes which have floral tunes in it (Vanilla is a good flavor for winter).

For nails - Use colours like – green, light purple and orange. Avoid using black as it gives a dark, wintering feeling.

Clothing – opt for bright and fruity colours (lemon, beige, ivory, light orange, guava or mango) which can lift your mood up. If you wish to go for prints, make sure the accessories are simple.

Footwear – Ballerinas and flip-flops.

FOR WOMEN – Depending on your body type, you can experiment with skirts, dresses, shorts, flip-flops. For accessories, you can try hair accessories to tie your hair up, rubber bands or hair clips with flowers. You can accessorize with bangles and beads too.

Beauty tips – Keep your skin squeaky clean. Let it breathe! Avoid heavy make-up and get a good sunscreen. Drink as much water as you can and stay hydrated. Eye make-up should be subtle. You can experiment with coloured eye pencils, waterproof mascaras and simple gloss.

Designer Archana Patel who recently participated in IKFW, shares some stylish tips FOR WOMEN – Forget the boring denims and kurtas and refresh your wardrobes with voile tunics in hot pink, lime green, ochre, electric blue colours. Wear short dresses and smart shrugs, wedges, pumps, ballerinas for your feet. Chains with pretty motifs will make you look chic. Shirt dresses are the best for office wear.

FOR MEN – Realize that clothes maketh a man!

Shirts in white, pale blue, pale pink, peach are on this season. Linens and jute cotton are also the best!

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Priceless Tim e

FASHION

FOR MEN AND WOMEN

In The Lap Of Luxury…

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There are hundreds of years of technology packed into making a super-luxury watch containing feats of engineering molded into works of art. Good watches are cool and they command high prices. Below presented are world’s most expensive watches only business people who have personal yachts can afford…

2. HUBLOT MILLION $ BLACK CAVIAR BANG

1. BREITLING GRAND COMPLICATION Unveiled at Baselworld 2010, this pocket watch has a perpetual calendar that displays the date, day, month, leap years and moon phases and a minute repeater that strikes the hours, quarters and minutes on demand. It comprises almost 700 parts. The case, made of 18 carat yellow gold, features an engraving of Walter Owen Bentley, founder of Bentley Motors, one of Breitling’s partners.

Price - £ 177,833

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3. BLANCPAIN TOURBILLION DIAMANTS This one-of-a-kind piece, available by contacting Blancpain’s headquarters in Paudex, Switzerland, has 480 diamonds totaling 58 carats on the dial, bezel, case middle, lugs and bracelet. It is selfwinding and has an exceptionally long power reserve: seven days. The case is water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters.

Price - £ 1,148,526

4. DE GRISOGONO MECCANICO DG S25D Founded in Geneva in 1993 by Fawaz Gruosi, de Grisogono recently launched a Meccanico dG set with baguette diamonds at this year’s Baselworld. This Meccanico dG, of which there are 20 units, was designed in three variants: with baguette diamonds (in photo), with white pavé diamonds and with black pavé diamonds. The version featured above, made of 18 carat pink gold, is set with 126 baguette-cut white diamonds. It displays two time zones and has analog and digital displays and a power reserve indicator. It is also water-resistant to a depth of 30 meters.

Price - £ 373,824

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The case, crown dial and clasp of Hublot’s Black Caviar Bang are encrusted in baguette-cut black diamonds. The watch, which has no numbers on the face, has 544 diamonds, a total of 34.5 carats. It is 18 carat white gold and has an adjustable leather strap. In 2009, it won the Grand Prix de Genève Jewellery Watch prize. Founded in 1980, Hublot today is a subsidiary of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

Price - £ 633,600

5. VACHERON CONSTANTIN MALTE TOURBILLION REGULATOR Part of Vacheron Constantin’s High Jewellery collection, the Malte Tourbillion Regulator has 263 baguette-cut diamonds in the dial and 274 baguette-cut diamonds in the case. The case is in the classic tonneau (or barrel) shape of the Malte collection. Founded in 1755, Geneva’s Vacheron Constantin is one of the world’s oldest watchmakers. Today it is part of the Richemont Group.

Price - £ 443,590

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1. OMEGA CONTELLATION BAGUETTE The one-of-a-kind piece, available at the Omega boutique in Geneva, shines with 459 Top Wesselton diamonds, totaling just over 30 carats. There are 146 baguette and trapeze diamonds on the dial, completely covering the 18 carat white gold case.

Price - £ 448,988

3. CARTIER SECRET – PHOENIX DÉCOR

2. PARMIGIANI FLEURIER – FIBONACCI

This unique wrist watch of the shape of a phoenix is made rhodium, plated with white gold. The eyes of the phoenix are made of emeralds and 3.53 carat diamonds. 3,010 brilliantcut diamonds totaling 80.13 carats cover the body of the phoenix. Cartier is owned by Richemont. The phoenix flies or not, the heart sure does with this beautiful and elegant watch.

Price - £ 1,746,394

This beautiful pocket watch is from Parmigiani Fleurier. The company was founded in 1975 in Fleurier, Switzerland. It is made entirely in Palladium and has a minute repeater with cathedral chimes and a perpetual calendar. The case is extremely attractive, decorated with enamel work. It has the image of a lotus flower and the snail shape represents Fibonacci’s Golden Rule.

Price - £ 1,520,640

5. JACOB & CO. – CRYSTAL TOURBILLION

4. ULYSSE NARDIN – ROYAL BLUE TOURBILLION This expensive watch from Ulysse Nardin is made in platinum. The company was founded in 1846. The watch is decorated with 568 baguettecut Top Wesselton diamonds (33.8 carats) and 234 baguette-cut royal blue sapphires (16.79 carats). It has a limited edition of 30 pieces. The watch is also available with leather strap.

Price - £ 633,900

This elegant watch is from The Jacob & Co.’s limited Crystal Tourbillion edition. The case is made in 18 carat white gold and is decorated with diamonds. It has an 2.22 carat baguette diamond buckle. Initially only 18 pieces were made, available in New York only.

Price – £ 570,510

7. CHOPARD SECRET This watch has a square pavé-set diamond dial and frame inside a case composed of brilliant, square and baguette-cut diamonds (19 carats) on the satin strap and baguette-cut diamond clasp.

Chopard has manufactured only two Secret watches so far.

Geneva-based Chopard, which was founded in 1860, is still privately owned.

Price - £ 321,868

6. JAEGER-LECOULTRE – JOAILLERIE 101 MANCHETTE This glamorous and beautiful watch, made for a million dollar baby is priced as priceless till date. The watch is from Jaeger-LeCoultre. The watch sparkles with 576 diamonds and a sapphire dial. It is like a bracelet. It has black leaf like hands. The winding crown is at the back of the watch. The square units of the bracelet cum watch are made entirely in 18 carat white gold.

Priceless till date!

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Close-Knit

On a tete-a-tete Renu Sukheja states the values she imbibed from her parents, love towards her kids Rohit and Reha and the constant support and motivation she received from husband, Raj...

Life, when I was younger…

Renu – I was pampered to the core - clothes worn which were never repeated, anything and everything a child could possibly want, we would get without asking from my parents. Birthday parties were celebrated in a lavish way at home. During Cricket season, every Sunday - Mom would take snacks and juices for the entire cricket team, (since dad was the captain of the Sindhi Cricket Team in Kolkata and an excellent left-arm bowler) followed by after-match party at out residence.

Whenever my Dad came back from his trip, if he liked anything for me, he would pick the same thing in different colours in 4 to 6 pieces and get the same even for my best friend too.

He would always be there for anyone who would go to him for anything, he got people married and settled too and he is still remembered even today. But we were scared of him, because he always looked very serious and I guess since he was always travelling, we hardly got time to spend with him. It was early to bed and early to rise for us. But that changed as we grew up and became closer. Our parents brought us up in such a way that, even after all the pampering during our time we still were totally grounded - which is so important in life. Money here today - gone tomorrow, but you are always remembered as an individual - that’s how my kids have been brought up and we are so proud of them. They have their freedom and they know exactly where to draw the line.

My first visit to Hyderabad was with my Mom’s close friend, in 1975, for 15 days. I stayed at her home. It was a huge and a spacious home that I remember, I had so much fun.

On pursuing my passion…

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Renu - Before getting into designing clothes, I used to be a ramp model for a couple of years and choreographed a fashion show for Hindustan Lever, in mid 80s. I also did many makeovers for friends and cousins when I was in school. Modelling, designing of clothes, forming a dance group of children under 15 yrs called - Raindrops and now I am back into grooming once again.

Who says dreams don’t come true? Ask me about it! I am living my dreams… - Renu.

My family - My life…

Reha is doing her final year in Fergusson College. She was the 1st runner-up for the title Miss Universe India - I Am She 2010, after which she has been walking for top designers in the country and doing the Lakme Fashion Week, India Bridal Week, L’Oreal Fashion Tour and now will be walking for Wills Fashion week, too. She loves writing poems.

Loves sports, swimming, reads a lot of books and loves dancing. She was in the Basketball team in school and was also selected to play for the national team and was the Head Girl in Chirec.

Rohit is a graduate, a gamer and is extremely artistic. Loves sports and swimming - he was chosen for the West Bengal basketball team and loves dancing too. He is doing business with his father.

Time with parents…

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Raj - I was the only son to my parents, so I got a lot of attention during my stay in gulf.

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These days, we find this generation more close to their friends; but in my case, I share everything with my parents. They are so open-minded – Reha.

Environment at home was very nice and proactive. There was a lot of reading, thinking and intellectual discussions between my father and I, which led to great understanding levels with him. I read a lot of books on philosophy as well.

Life in Dubai…

Raj – I spent my childhood in Dubai. I studied at an Indian school, where learning Arabic was required. The distances were large from one home to the other, as the city was in the midst of transformation.

Though the teachers were strict, we had a lot of fun at that age. I used to love Table-Tennis. I was a junior middle-east champion in Table-Tennis in Dubai.

Business in Hyderabad…

Raj - It has been wonderful staying in Hyderabad. It’s a completely different culture here. One of the best aspects is that man-power is easily available here. Personally, it has been great too!

My husband is our strength. He is emotionally strong. If there is anything that goes wrong, all we have to do is to talk to him and all the worries are gone! He has a beautiful way of explaining things to us – Renu. consecutive hours, without a break, for which I was listed in Limca Book of Records.

Biggest adjustment you made from being single to getting married Renu – There were no adjustments.

Raj lets me be who I am.

Best moments of your lives Raj – 1). The day I got married to Renu. 2). My discovery of Spirituality.

Renu – 1). My marriage to Raj. 2).

Welcoming my son and daughter (Rohit and Reha) in this world. 3).

Getting back into the world of fashion. 4). In the March of 2010, I made a record on the cross-trainer for 15

My parents are my best friends, with whom I share everything. It is hard not to share with them. The communication flow is amazing – Rohit.

Rohit – The day I held my sister – Reha, for the first time in my hands.

Reha – 1). The time our dance group Raindrops won Boogie Woogie. 2).

In 2010, I was the first runner-up for Miss Universe India – I am She and after my first fashion show, Manish Malhotra complimented me. These moments will remain special.

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Secret of success – Raj – Honesty and hard work.

Renu – Being outgoing and grounded.

Admiring qualities in each other – Raj – 1) Renu gives her 100% in whatever she does - that’s what makes her successful.

2). Her passion for perfection.

Renu – Raj has a lot of patience. He is extremely hard working and dedicated. Our happiness is his top priority.

Describing each other in three words – Raj – Renu is fun-loving, passionate and crazy.

Renu – Raj is dedicated, truthful and loving.

Favourite colour – Renu – Raj likes blue.

Raj – Renu likes black.

One thing you learned from each other – Raj – Renu taught me how to be happy in every situation of life.

Renu – Raj taught me the importance of trust.

What else would you be, if you are not what you are now – Renu – An actress.

Raj – I always wanted to be a Pilot.

Your vision of a perfect society – Renu – Everyone should live in harmony and there shouldn’t be any backbiting among anyone.

Raj – Everyone should have their own individuality.

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Take on success and happiness – Raj – Success in my mind - is finding yourself in this journey called life. In that context, Renu is more successful than I am, as she finds happiness in what she likes to do.

Dreams as a child – Raj – I always wanted to be a Pilot in the army but my father never let me pursue it given the dangers involved in it.

Renu – I dreamed of being an actress or a singer. I love singing.

Rohit – My childhood dream was to be an Archaeologist. But later I developed interest in Basketball and wanted to be a part of NBA. Reha – I wanted to be an Air Hostess or a teacher.

Most important lesson(s) you learned in life – Renu and Raj – To be independent!

- As told to Aditya Tej

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From the heart of a connoisseur...

Gaurav Chakraborty – Executive Chef (Novotel Hyderabad Airport) shares with the readers of Tulip, his journey as a chef. Below mentioned are a few of his signature dishes with their recipes and methods of preparation…

Most challenging aspect of being a chef –

In modern day kitchen, a chef is responsible for various things at work. It is not only ensuring a good quality food but also a good experience to the guest. A chef’s job these days also involves managing manpower, cost, productivity of staff, training and so on. The guest these days have travelled more and experienced more than many of us. So understanding the guests’ needs and delivering things to the expectation is very important. Being able to change and constantly elevating the quality is the need of the time. Keeping a strong focus in achieving what I just mentioned is the only challenge that chefs have. Well, the competition around always helps you to be on the toes and that is the best part about the business.

When you are designing a meal, which factors do you keep in your mind –

When I am designing a menu, I always try to understand the clientele, their tastes and their liking. There are times when my guests are equally adventurous in trying new things. Then I take a lead in doing something new. I throw the idea to my team and they also come up with amazing things to delight the guests.

Greatest achievement as a Chef -

I think to me being a chef has given me an immense opportunity to travel, try new things and learn new cultures across the world. Pulling out an element from different places and creating something new has always excited me. To be able to do this constantly and giving my guest a wow experience is something that I have achieved.

- As told to Aditya Tej

OLIVE BASIL WADA Ingredients – White urad dal – 200 gms, water as required, chopped black olive – 20 gms, freshly chopped basil – 5 gms, fried garlic – 3 gms, chopped onion – 10 gms, salt to taste and olive oil to fry.

Procedure - Soak the urad dal for 2 hours, run it through a grinder to make a fine batter. Ferment the mixture for about 8 hours.

Add in chopped onion, garlic, basil, olives and salt. Make mini wadas and fry them in olive oil. Ground some basil into a paste and blend it with cream cheese to make a thick sauce. Run it over the wadas and garnish with a sprig of coriander.

SWEET POTATO TAMARIND PATTY Ingredients – Sweet potato – 200 gms, fried onion – 25 gms, chopped green chili – 15 gms, chopped coriander – 15 gms, cumin powder – 15 gms, salt to taste, cardamom powder – 10 gms and tamarind pulp – 50 gms.

Procedure - Boil the sweet potato, peel the skin and mash it into a paste. Add fried onion, green chili, coriander, cumin powder, salt and cardamom powder. Cook the tamarind pulp with jiggery on a slow fire until the mixture thickens. Cool it and keep it aside.

Make about 50 gms portion size with the potato mixture. While giving it a desired shape make a small pocket and stuff in the tamarind pulp very carefully. Shallow fry the mixture and serve it with a sweet potato crisp.

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AUTOMOBILES

CREATING

DREAM MACHINES

Portrayed below is a personality who made a princely life for himself out of designing and customizing vehicles for celebrities across India.

Qualified in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design, California; Dilip Chhabria is noted globally for his sheer passion towards automobiles and impeccable creativity in fashioning the best of cars. Upon a conversation, the machine maestro cites down his journey until now and the scope for moto-designing in India…

How and when was DC designs started -

It all started in 1993, in Mumbai. At that time, the fundamental premise was to understand what the customer wants. As human beings, we evolve and seek to change. And we see the same principle being applied to their cars. In a long time, I also wanted to position my company against other Italian automotive design studios.

Your first biggest breakthrough –

When I designed Mahindra Armada in 1993! But there was a voice within me which said that it would be successful and it was! I was also called

by Mahindra group to see on how I could help them and I was glad I did that effectively.

Favourite project till date -

We handle about 25 – 30 projects at a time. One of the most exciting projects was the re-making of Aston Martin. I had also designed a recreational coach (which looks more like a caravan) for Shahrukh Khan.

What according to you are the limitations to modifications –

We need to ensure that we do not exceed the limits. Check the regulations list and design according to its utility.

Important aspects to keep in mind while designing in car –

Engineering wise, one should never compromise with the car. We should only look to enhance the value of a car.

Would there be any effect on mileage after designing?

If yes, then how – Not usually!

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The car should be futuristic, creative and unique.

California is known for providing the best of motor cars, to the world! How would you key out your learning phase there -

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How does appliance of colours play an important role?

How does it catch someone’s attention –

Colours we choose for a car, do play an important role. They give a unique look to a vehicle. Therefore, choosing the right combination is crucial. Primary colours help us in bringing out some aspects to designs and also help us to suppress the designs which are dull-looking. Black for instance, is used to suppress certain elements which we don’t want to highlight.

It was incredible! I am a qualified in Transportation Design from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. The wide, open spaces there and the empty roads there were helpful in testing the vehicle conditions.

Does usage of colours depend on the size and shape of a car –

Tell us about your automobile designing institute DC – DYP in Pune –

They are increasingly very well informed what they are looking for exactly. They are already widely travelled - particularly, my class of customers. And they constantly get information about the same from television and internet sources these days.

It was started in 2010. This institute makes sure the vocational aspects are well mastered by the students, more the academics and the students are better equipped.

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What should people have in mind while designing a car -

Not only size and shape, but also the segment of a car!

How do customers know what they are looking for -

If the customers are not happy, how do you think you can redesign to make sure it meets customers’ likes –

When we undertake a job, we create three dimensional models; so they know what they are getting.

What is the scope for modification and how is it developing in India now –

Well, like I mentioned before, we seek change! According to my survey – out of 100, five car owners seek redesigning and modification.

Which countries according to you in the world are the best / top in modification In the order – California (USA), England and Japan.

How is designing in California different from that in India –

Each country has its own uniqueness in designing. There are minor differences in the way Indians design. Indians tend to follow certain aspects which Californians do not!

Throw more light on the success of the special version of Tata Nano –

A very few were designed initially. We received a lot of exposure! Internationally, the response was satisfying.

According to you, which types of wheels are preferred in a sports car –

Tell us more about Avanti. How is it different from other sports car? Its specifications, features, launch of date, price and in the city of launch -

Avanti is in the lines of Ferraris and Lamborghinis. All Avanti cars are equipped with Ford engines and are priced are the advantageous - 25 lakhs.

We do not have much choice in these! But according to me, Michelin are the best. They are designed in such a way that they can sustain high speed for a longer duration on any type of road.

If I ask you to pick 3 of the best brands in cars, which would choose –

you

Aston Martin (for possessing a matured look inside-out), Porsche (for its wonderful design which they have been maintaining for over 30 years now) and Ferrari (for its sheer speed and drop-dead gorgeous looks and agile handling).

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AUTOMOBILES

MACHINES OF OPULENCE For many of us, super and exotic expensive cars are just a dream. But for a few privileged ones they are status symbols and revel in pride of owning a rare car. Most of us can only dream of owning one of the fastest and expensive cars in the world - some will do whatever it takes to possess the most powerful speed. Here are the 10 most expensive cars in the world…

MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN

A blast from the past and a taste of the future! Welcome to the home of Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren online. As the official website of the world`s fastest convertible and the SLR hyper-car you can be assured of receiving the best possible service from the experts. The SLR features active aerodynamics; there is a spoiler mounted on the rear integral air brake flap. The spoiler increases down force depending on its angle of elevation (angle of attack). Top speed has been measured to exceed 200 mph, a feat that can only be achieved by very few even among the high performance sports cars. This is the only car so far that utilizes front crash structure made entirely of carbon fiber.

SPECIFICATIONS – 0 – 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and 626 bhp @ 6,500 rpm.

Price - £ 395,337

PORSCHE SPYDER 918

The most expensive Porsche ever! The 918 Spyder is a mid-engined two seater sports car, designed by Michael Mauer; that is powered by a 3.4 liter V8 engine (500 hp/370 kW) which is a development of the engine used in the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype racing car. The car is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors (one for each axle) producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. At full gallop, the concept can theoretically reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and nip 198 mph on the high end. On the flip side, Porsche says it can also achieve 78 miles per gallon and emit just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The car combines Porsche’s Intelligent Performance technology, high-tech in motorsport, and classic but modern design to make a truly convincing statement.

SPECIFICATIONS – 147 bhp / liter, 72 bhp / 54 KW power, natural aspiration, 3.397 liter / 207.3 cu in displacement and 0 – 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and top speed of 200 mhp. Price – £ 102,500

LAMBORGHINI REVENTóN

The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the third on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own. The specifications of the car has taken its base from the Murciélago LP640, a classic supercar and improved on its characteristics and designs. The interior of the car is made of leather, aluminum, carbon and Alcantara that are carefully selected to ensure the top of its quality. It also has an easy-to-use touch buttons that will instantly change the information display mode of the vehicle. Another thing that is noteworthy in its interior is the G-Force meter, which amazingly displays the cars acceleration, dynamic drive force and breaking, in a 3-dimensional viewing, just like in aeronautics. Its manufacturer made only 20 pieces of this car.

SPECIFICATIONS – Torque – 487 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm, 650 HP, 6496cc Displacement.

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ASTON MARTIN ONE-77

The most advanced technology, design and standards of construction, culminating in one of the greatest supercars of all time. While smaller engines being force-fed copious amounts of air via super and turbochargers is the new craze in the auto industry, Aston Martin decided to take a decidedly old school approach to the One-77 and its massive, naturally aspirated 7.3-liter V12. Aston Martin says that due to the One-77’s skyhigh performance aspirations, special attention has also been paid to brake cooling, as the brakes have less time to cool between bursts of acceleration. Another incredible aspect of the One-77 is the exclusivity and uniqueness about the car. Only 77 examples (hence the name) will ever be built, with no two cars being exactly alike thanks to a customization system befit of a seven-figure supercar.

SPECIFICATIONS – 750 nm maximum torque, 0 – 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, 10.9:1 compression ratio, maximum speed of 354 km/ hour and alloy quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 7312 cc v12.

Price – £ 2,562,508

MAYBACH LANDAULET

Romance close to the heart of nature is harmoniously combined with the ultimate in comfort and technological sophistication. Maybach is once again demonstrating its expertise in building the world’s most exclusive luxury cars. The Maybach Landaulet is powered by the special V12 engine which Maybach engineers have developed for the 57S and 62S models in conjunction with the specialists at AMG. Thanks to twin turbochargers and liquid inter-cooling, the V12 develops maximum output of 620hp from a displacement of 5,980 cubic centimeters. In technical terms the Landaulet study is based on the Maybach 62 S which can claim to be the world’s most powerful series-produced chauffeured saloon. And thanks to the meticulous attention to detail lavished on the chassis by the Maybach engineers, all of this formidable power can be unleashed safely and effortlessly.

SPECIFICATIONS – 5980 cc displacement, output / torque – 620 hp, 738 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm. Price - £ 887,724

ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM MANSORY CONQUISTADOR

The new 7.5 l engine provides the luxury car with 551 HP/405 kW and a torque of 810 Nm at 2,900 RPM. The newly developed exhaust system, equipped with two dual tailpipes finish off the distinctive rear section.

The most luxurious way of locomotion - Mansory’s aerodynamic package, exclusively designed for the Rolls-Royce Phantom, sets new standards for quality and visual appearance. On the one hand, the integrated chassis components fit perfectly into the original design, while on the other hand - they set distinctive accents without causing obtrusiveness. Front and rear apron, side skirts, as well as the new exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals refine the noble appearance even more. At the same time, the add-on parts optimize the air flow across the vehicle’s silhouette, which indeed affects the handling in a positive way. The necessary additional down force is provided by rear spoiler that seamlessly flows into the contours of the luggage boot lid.

SPECIFICATIONS – 9 Flat spoke wheels, 490 HP, 168 mph top-speed, 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and weight – 5,577 pounds.

Price – £ 652,107

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TECHKNOW

EXTRAVAGANT INVENTIONS If luxurious, affluent diamonds are the words in your dictionary; then these are just the right gizmos for you. We all like things which are special, having limited edition and which are unique and of course, expensive!

Below presented are a few insanely expensive gadgets...

SWAROVSKI DJ HEADPHONES Look like a million bucks when you listen to music with these Swarovski DJ Headphones. They offer excellent quality sound, making them suitable for DJ use, but they are more about being seen than heard.

Completely covered with genuine Swarovski crystals, these headphones have enough bling-bling to attract everyone’s attention. They are perfect for luxury gadget fans who like to shine and sparkle or anyone that likes to show how wealthy they are by flashing expensive gadgets. Features include – fully encrusted Swarovski body, based on Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphone, circumaural ear pieces swivel 180° for easy one-ear monitoring, collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage, padded ear cushions for maximum isolation, adjustable padded headband for comfort and also includes leatherette boxed case with lock and key.

GOLD NINTENDO WII SUPREME Get this straight! This is not a Nintendo Wii sprayed with a faux gold paint. This is a Wii that’s been embellished in 24-carat gold. For the gamer who has everything - including gobs of money - British designer Stuart Hughes has unveiled the ultimate video game console - a solid-gold Nintendo Wii. The three diamond studded buttons on the front are like cherry on icing. In all 78 diamonds total up to 19.5 carat.

MOTOROLA MOTOPURE H12 It’s cute, compact and very comfortable. The H12 is a little rounded rectangle with a stippled metal front, a large pick-up/hang-up button and an easy-to-reach volume rocker key. The headset comes with three rubber buds for different-size ears, and it clips on with a cozy, flexible plastic clip that can rotate for the right or left ear. Combining a somewhat retro design reminiscent of a 50’s portable transistor radio with an updated modern brushed stainless steel and glossy black plastic the tiny Motopure H12 (only 12 grams/0.4oz) looks right at home paired with your smartphone in 2008. It also happens to provide excellent technology including Motorola’s new CrystalTalk which filters out background noise using two microphones and delivering 5.5 hours talk time/8 days standby time. You don’t pay for this, but you pay for the customization – 18-carat white or yellow gold front covered with nearly 250 brilliantly cut white / pink / black diamonds.

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PRESTIGE HD SUPREME EDITION What better way to show off your wealth than by purchasing a 55-inch widescreen TV boasting 19kg of 22-carat gold, 48 brilliant cut round diamonds and alligator skin. The good news is that this is the budget choice in Gold Striker’s TV range, costing a mere £ 1 million. If you have a 500k handy, take a look at the Prestige HD Supreme Rose Edition instead. Your extra dough pays for 28kg of 18-carat rose gold and 72 diamonds – alongside the alligator skin, of course.

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VERTU CONSTELLATION QUEST Vertu represents the ultimate in British craftsmanship and engineering.

Sure the phone is constructed from precious metals and stones, but it’s for build quality purposes more than show. Each phone is lovingly handbuilt by an individual at the company’s Hampshire base and they are responsible for resolving any problems which may occur. The phone also comes with tailored services, including 140 in-depth and regularly updated city guides and a concierge service (which includes an initial fitting to the phone to your exact requirements). It has Facebook, Twitter and world travel applications, OSS web browser, Vertu remote assist technical support and many more unique features.

CRYSTAL DOCK An iPod / iPhone dock made out of crystal lead glass. Handcrafted in Slovenia by the artisans at Calypso Crystal, there are four designs available. If your wallet can take the hit, choose the limited edition Aurora Crystal Dock. Only 999 have made, each sporting a unique look. All Auroras are deep sandblasted, finely polished and then hand painted with platinum, which perhaps explains why one has to pay 349 Euros to own one.

LEICA M9 TITANIUM The M9 series claims to be the first digital camera to offer a fullframe CCD sensor capable of perfectly capturing the old 35mm format, but the M9 Titanium isn’t about that. The exclusive special edition Leica M9 Titanium is the result of collaboration with Walter de’Silva, the prominent automobile designer. This is a desirable object for both Leica connoisseurs and aficionados of outstanding design. The lens supplied with this special edition, also features a new and a focused design concept, in which the essential elements harmonize perfectly with the style of the camera. Its round, screw mount lens hood is constructed with four slits around its circumference to prevent obstruction of view through the finder.

All visible metal parts of the lens and lens hood are manufactured from solid titanium with an additional special surface finish applied to enhance their outstanding resistance to wear.

MACBOOK AIR PLATINUM EDITON For those who seek absolute luxury, Stuart had designed the most expensive Apple MacBook in the world. Christened, MacBook Air Platinum Edition - is the ultimate as it is shaped out of seven kilogram of solid Platinum. However if you felt that the designer’s MacBook Air Supreme Ice Edition was not enough to satisfy your urge for solid opulence, this one is just for you. So what’s £ 5495 between friends, particularly when it means your MacBook Air is polished to perfection by Gold Striker and then fully embellished in your choice of finish! Platinum, 24-carat gold or 18-carat rose gold – it is one way to make you stand out from all those other ordinary MacBook users.

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FUN

Match the f ollowing Photos with the comments

1

A)

Best Friends

B)

Don’t click my photo

C)

Filmi Entry

D)

In deep thoughts

E)

Nice Pose

F)

Always Happy together

G)

Say cheese

H)

Traditional Elegance

I)

Attention taken by someone

2

3

4 5

6

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Answers: 1-F, 2-I 3-A, 4-B, 5-C, 6-D, 7-E, 8-G, 9-H

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LIMELIGHT

Anisha Reddy

Lata & Supriya Reddy

Parvathi Reddy

GRAND ENGAGEMENT

Siddharth & Akshita

Family and close friends decked up in their best attires and jewellery to attend Siddharth and Akshita’s Sangeet ceremony. The couple had also let their hair down on their big day and matched steps with each other and their friends, on the dance floor. Everyone was seen enjoying and settled down to a relaxed evening over drinks and cuisines. It was one of the most elaborate parties in the city.

Srilu & Sriram Bhupal

Subbarami & Indira Reddy 70 MARCH, 2012

Pinky Reddy

Prasunna Reddy

Radhika & Rithiman Reddy

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LIMELIGHT

Ranjita & Neetu

Archana & Etash

Maniza

Nileema

Rishita & Manjula

Shelly

Radhika

JOY AND CELEBRATIONS The birthday bash thrown by designer Archana Patel for her son, Etash was well attended by the city socialites and close friends. Shalini Badruka, Manjula Narsa, Rishitha and Radhika among many others, blessed the little boy and enjoyed the lavish brunch. There were four types of cakes for the birthday boy, who has received many return gifts. The guests were also seen relishing the yummy Pizzas, tikkas and desserts.

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Rajini Sharma

Sahil

Sahar

Anjali

Shalini

Shala

Aanchal

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Anuja

Shaheen & Sikandar

Juhi, Mohan & Suman

Parties @ B&C, Liquids, 10D, Rain & Kismet

Shibani

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That’s right party people! If music is the food of love, then play it on!

From classic rock and retro to new age music, the best DJs of town have spun them all for the music aficionados. The crowd of Hyderabad knew how to party because there was something for every specific genre lover. Celebrities, film stars with their close friends were seen dancing away to DJ songs.

Vijaya

DJ Cary

Prachi

Maitreyi

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Aida & Vibodi

Amith & Deepa

Lalitha & Karan

DJ Pearl

Charlie’s Angels

Naveena

Nazeer & Ankita

Sonakshi & Arya

Nidhi & Rajashree

Samrat

otted in Same regular faces are sp ople are pe s, ay the clubs. Now-a-d They opting for private parties. their are organizing parties at places by calling friends over, to keep it simple and classy!

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FORTUNE

KNOW YOUR FORTUNE ARIES

TAURUS

(MARCH 21 – APRIL 20)

(APRIL 21 – MAY 21)

Tarot card The Empress indicates security and domestic harmony, leading to earthly paradise - i.e., simply being than doing. Being stands for your inner feeling and self emotions. Accordingly, you will gather karmic deeds. There should be a strong need for love, affection and harmony (relationship pleasure and fertility). In this way, you are required to improve your circumstances in relationships, business or career by using wisdom along with creativity, says the tarot card The Strength. Wear orange for good luck. Your lucky number is 3.

Tarot card Hierophant indicates an aura of spiritual world. Listen to your inner voice, which is there with you always. This card advises you to take responsibility for your spiritual growth, working focuses of life and changes brought as a result of commitment. Strengthening of relationships is highlighted. This way, if you listen to the signal of your spiritual power. It will guide you in taking the right decisions in your life and seek a new alternative in getting things done in order, says the tarot card - The Moon.

Wear red for good luck. Your lucky number is 9.

Karmic tip - Increase the power of thoughts, decrease the number of thoughts.

Karmic tip - There was never a night that could defeat sunrise and there can never be a problem that can defeat hope.

GEMINI (MAY 22 – JUNE 21) Tarot card The Lovers indicates decisions related to love (a man looking for fulfillment and the woman for spiritual contentment).

There is focus over the forces which are opposing your progress. In business or job, great success is indicated. You are required to control your emotions and listen to your inner wisdom. This card signifies change, as you overcome your problems with self discipline and confidence. In relationships, The Chariot emphasizes that one should never give up. You have to control your fears and move on simultaneously; putting in all your efforts to make your dreams come true, says the tarot card The Queen of Cups. Wear yellow for good luck. Your lucky number is 6.

Karmic tip - Treat people the way you would like to be treated by others. Be kind! It does not cost much.

LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 23)

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 22) Tarot card The Chariot indicates - identifying problems, finding solutions and after having learnt a lesson from them; avoiding the same in the future. The chariot card also indicates a journey by car, this month. You need to gain control over the forces which are opposing your progress. In business or job, great success is indicated. In relationship, you have to control your fears and move on simultaneously, putting in all you efforts to make your dreams come true, says the tarot card - Two of Cups. Wear blue for good luck. Your lucky number is 4.

Karmic tip - Those who plant thorns cannot expect to gather flowers. Act wisely.

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 23)

Tarot card Two of Pentacles indicates success.

The money plant is seen growing fast. Circumstances are likely to get better. You are advised to improve and create a balance in whatever you do. You may travel. You should avail the opportunities present before you. There will be decisions about your project.

You have to choose between two job opportunities. In the same way, decision regarding relationship applies. Regarding finance, avoid spending extraordinarily which is not of great importance, says the tarot card - Ace of Pentacles. Wear green for good luck. Your lucky numbers is 11.

Tarot card The Sun indicates focus is on learning. You are likely to receive a favourite result in an examination you have appeared recently. Good news / message regarding research or study i.e., advancement, is seen. You are also likely to meet someone, who would be of assistance in promotion or further study or new business celebration. Management would hold attraction focused on long term goals through proper planning and commitment, says the tart card - The Hermit. Wear violet for good luck. Your lucky number is 16.

Karmic tip – Troubles make us bitter or better.

Karmic tip - Each problem comes to make or break us. At the end, it’s our choice to become a victim or a victor.

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LIBRA

SCORPIO

(SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 23)

(OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22)

Tarot card The World indicates that dreams are trying to convey a message to you. You would be able to find answers to the questions in your mind. If you pay heed to your intuition, you need to be careful towards deceit in any form. In relationships, it shows the need to resolve certain issues, says the tarot card - Ten of Wands. Wear pink for good luck. Your lucky number is 8.

Karmic tip - Nothing destroys iron than its own rust, likewise nothing destroys a person than the ego.

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Tarot card Queen of Pentacles indicates you may come across a person who is able to give sound business advice and even financial assistance. Food pleases such a person. He or she is practical and blessed with intellect achievement goals, indicating an earthly relationship which has all the material comforts.

This partner is likely to equate happiness with wellbeing. You are advised to adopt such qualities in yourself for business; project or job, says the tarot card The Star. Wear orange for good luck. Your lucky number is 2.

Karmic tip - Live like a river. Rivers never go reverse. So forget your past and only focus of your future.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

(NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21)

(DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20)

Tarot card The Seven of Swords indicates to put your best foot forward to achieve success. You have to make adjustments and decide on your plan of action. You need a different approach to obtain better results. You are required to concentrate and avoid distractions. Keep yourself ready to make the necessary changes for good. You have to be ready to face life in a more positive way. Working on issues has been creating problems for you, says the tarot card - The Judgment. Wear purple for good Luck. Your lucky number is 6.

Tarot card Nine of Cups indicates fulfillment and concord. Nine of cups are brimming with prosperity, abundance and contentment.

You are nearing your personal goals and an enterprise is coming to a successful conclusion. Your inner needs are fulfilled in a relationship. Great deal of harmony is seen. This way, you will learn to love and care for yourself and so, you work towards making a happier relationship, says the tarot card - The Magician. Wear brown is good luck. Your lucky number is 7.

Karmic tip - The important ingredient for success is to get along with people.

Karmic tip - When you truly believe that you deserve success, then your mind will generate ways to achieve it.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

(JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18)

(FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)

Tarot card Page of Wands indicates the start of a new phase of life or a new project / business or job or a new relationship. You can expect good news. You may meet a friend during a difficult time. You may have flashes of inspiration and creativity. You are likely to make an overseas journey, says the tarot card - The Bondage. Wear blue for good Luck. Your lucky number is 12.

Karmic tip - Life is like a flute. It may have several holes and emptiness, but it works on the same holes and emptiness and produces magical melodies.

Tarot card Eight of Wands indicates love and energy which seem endless. You may travel overseas. Eight represents positive changes.

Advancement is suggested and worries would reduce. There is focus on fast moving events and actions.

You should watch out and not make hasty decisions concerning business or personal matters. It represents a healthy relationship which allows both the partners to include in what they like. Domestic and personal relationships are seen to be highlighted for you, says the tarot card – The Justice. Wear red for good luck. Your lucky number is 6.

Karmic tip - An error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.

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

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LISTINGS

ADD YOUR LISTING To add a listing in a particular section, send in your entries to 1-8-308/2/2, 4th floor, Near Modi Ford Showroom, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016 Price : 7,000/- for one year Cheque in favour of Bilgrami Media Pvt. Ltd.

Alankrita

Bathouse

Jubilee Hills, Rd. No. 92 Tel : 30487777

Himalaya Book World Rd. No.1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 2335 5598

Shams News Agencies Abids, Tel : 9247750700

CAR DEALERS Audi

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

Talwar cars (Volvo)

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

COFFEE SHOPS Beyond Coffee

Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23545359

Chocolate Room

Madhapur, Tel : 64589595 Somajiguda, Tel : 23300839

Hard Rock Cafe

Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 44767900

Mocha

Rd. No. 7, Banjara Hills, Tel :23350155 / 23350133

News Cafe

Hitech City - Madhapur,

HOSPITALS Apollo Hospitals

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

Care Hospitals

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

Fernandes

Basheerbagh, Tel : 40632300 Boggulkunta, Tel : 24756997, 24753482

Jubilee Hills, Rd. No. 36 Tel : 65512222

JEWELLERS Mangatrai

Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23211083,

Marriot

Tank Bund, Tel : 66522999 / 27522999

Testa Rossa

Novotel

TBZ

Punjagutta, Tel : 23400231, 23400231

MULTIPLEXES

Nails n Tails

Rd. No. 4, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66047626

PUBLIC RELATIONS Edge Public Relations Begumpet, Hyderabad Tel : 9618000068

PUBS 10 Downing Street

Taj Deccan

Bottles & Chimney Begumpet

Enr Fashion Studio

Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 66523939

Tel : 27766464

Taj Krishna

Kismet

Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills,

Raj Bhavan, Begumpet

Tel : 66662323 / 66292323

Tel : 23456789

The Park

Liquids

FITNESS CLUBS

Somajiguda, Tel : 23456789 / 4433 0116

Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills

Tel : 23552360

Latitudes

Westin

The Club

Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills,

Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23554800 / 23554801

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Hitech City - Madhapur, Tel : 67676767 / 67676828

Kalaniketan

Tel : 66465678, 23350744

RESTAURANTS

Somajiguda - Tel : 40040666 Secunderabad - Tel : 66384666 Dilsukhnagar - Tel : 66755575

Mandir

Mebaz

Adj. lane to kirtilals, Begumpet Tel: 9000507807

360 Degrees

Leonia

Tel : 67110978

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

Lifestyle Bldg, Begumpet Tel : 67110387

Nagarjuna Nagar, Ameerpet Tel: 9866722621 / 8121176128

Ameerpet / Kukatpally / Dilsukhnagar. Tel : 66666669

Suhani Pittie

Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 66769999

Sarath Shetty

Kalamandir

Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350

Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66689666

Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Taj Banjara

Lahari

70mm

INOX Somajiguda, Tel : 67779000, Gvk Mall, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills, 23319999 Malakpet, Tel : 24555555, 24551372, Tel : 44767770 (www.inoxmovies.com) 24551373 S. P. Road, Tel : 66616588, 24551372, PVR Cinemas 9849304805.

Hyderabad Central Mall, Punjagutta X Rd. HOTELS Tel : 66621115 / 66621116 (www. pvrcinemas.com) Ista Gachibowli Tel : 44508888 PET CARE

Tel : 23400132 / 40018183

Trousseau Cottage

Panjagutta, Tel : 23418004, 23418005

Yashoda Hospital

Tel : 40101234/35/36 Rd. No.10, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 65556519

Musaddilal Jewellers & Exporters

Near NTR Gardens, Necklace Road Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23319064, 23319191, 23319062. Tel : 23448989 / 39895050 (www. prasadz.com)

Begumpet,

Mile Stone 478, Rd. No. 10, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66565154

(Ladies Store) Rd No. 9 Banjara Hills, Near Osman Sagar Lake, Gandipet, Tel : 9703500886 Tel : 66047533

Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills,

Rainbow Childrens Hospitals IMAX Prasadz

ITC - Kakatiya

Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104

Elahe

Golkonda

Vivanta

23233305

BOOK STORES

RESORTS

INTERIOR

Tel : 6625 9907/6625 9908 Novotel Hicc Hitech city Tel: 66824422

Inside Jalavihar, Necklace Road

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

Begumpet, Tel : 40112222.

Banjara Hills, Tel : 40135555 Hitech City, Tel : 66635151 GVK One Mall, Tel : 44767860

Bhojanam

Meena Bazar Extension

Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills,

Begumpet, Tel : 66621212

Tel : 23545578, 9666688168

Neerus

Angeethi

Guffa

Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23298811/22

Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588

Isda Thai

Origins

Above Volkswagen Show Room, Rd. No.92, Jubilee Hills, Tel: 23607380

Khan Saab

Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67767111 / 112

Little Italy

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

Mozarella

Rd. No.12, Banjara Hills, Tel : 64625500

Nautanki Galli

Hitech City Road, Madhapur, Tel : 7893010001 / 7893010000

Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16

Rewania

Rd. No. 9, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67114348

Skin Touch

Rd. No. 1 & 12 Junction, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23333341 / 23333342

Womens World Panjagutta, Tel : 64559666

SALOONS Ashton Pierra

Banjara Hills, Road No. 9 Tel : 645311212, 64581212

Ohris

Begums

Road No-12, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67111988

Chirag Ali Lane, Abids, Tel : 23203314

The Great Kabab Factory

Paris de salon

Tel : 23302244 / 48

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

ViaMilano

Shivani Beauty Parlour

Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills,

Road No.36, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 65556677, 64555544

Opp. KFC, Himayat Nagar, Tel : 40037323 / 9948926111

SPAS

Zafran Exotica

Rd. No. 12 Banjara Hills, Tel : 66460088, 9052774048

RETAILERS Absolute Women Boutique Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills, Tel : 64523993

Blanc spa

MLA Colony Road, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23305885 / 23375885

Fifth Element Thai spa

Rd. No. 72, Dargah Road, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 67118476

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