HYDERABAD LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
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VOL 3 ISSUE 4 SEPTEMBER 2012
Hyderabad
HYDERABAD LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
From Heritage To Modern
www.tulipmag.com RNI NO.: APENG/2010/33719
BAND BAAJA BAARAT
Wedding Collection at Neeru’s
Behind every successful person there is a Teacher
Mens Fashion and Grooming Guide
CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2012
VOLUME-3
ISSUE-04
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Cover courtesy : Neeru’s
51. 22 LIFESTYLE
Shravya Varma, the talented designer of Tollywood, shares a part of her life with us.
50 GADGETS
34 EXPEDITION
Explore the beauty of Hong Kong, be it the Hong Kong skyline, the shopping destinations, the various tourist attractions or the local cuisine, HK is sure to impress you!
52 ENTERTAINMENT
44 CUISINE
Think Italian, think Ruci & Idoni, read on to know more!
48 AUTOMOBILES
Harley Davidson super gleam custom and Harley Davidson street bob, reviewed!
Samsung S Pebble and Nike Fule Band, new gadgets you’ll love! Latest news from Bollywood, read why prominent couples are breaking up and why Kareena is Oh-so-hot! Movie reviews & previews.
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Know about the parties in town and more, exclusive pictures and coverage! bond among siblings How India won its Independence and the felicity among the citizens
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK After a fun filled, rainy and festive August, here we are with the September issue of your very own Tulip Magazine. This festive season is primarily characterized by the end of season sale at all the prominent shopping malls , departmental stores and branded stores, so all you shopaholics must have had a gala time with the retail therapy doing its best by giving you great deals for otherwise expensive branded clothing. I hope you made the best of this end of season sale. I hope and wish that you have enjoyed Independence Day and Eid celebrations. This issue primarily focuses on the evolution of Hyderabad, right from what Hyderabad was at the onset of the Nizam rule to what it is now, the IT hub and a cosmopolitan, housing people from different states of India and yes, from different countries of the world too. We see how Hyderabad has gone through this change from the eyes of people who have lived that era, “been there and done that!” In the campus buzz section, we have our Teacher’s day special. Essentially, what we celebrate as Teacher’s Day (5th September) is the birth date of the second President of India, academic philosopher, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. We pay our tribute to this great man on this day. The relationship that a student shares with his teacher has evolved over the years, it started with that of being, “spare the rod, spoil the child” to a more open, free and communicating relationship. Things have changed, time has changed but the respect that students have for their teachers is still the same. Also, the love that a teacher feels for a student remains pure and unconditional as it used to be in the yester years! We have talked about grooming tips for women in a lot of our previous issues; this issue stands different as we give the “Men of the House” some important tips on personal hygiene and grooming. We also tell the men what’s in, what looks good and the latest fashion in accessories and clothes. In our special bonding feature, we see how love blossoms between Ashu and Vicky, from a strict “no-no” business of falling in love after a 5 min chat, we see how this couple decides to stay in love forever. In our “A Day from your diary” feature, we have the young and talented Tollywood designer Shravya Varma, she tells us about her love for saris, dogs and biryani, a true Hyderabadi at heart! What more could you ask for, she also shares with us secrets that no one knows. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue as always you do. Write to us if you want to give any feedback, if you like our work or simply to say hello! We love hearing from you, our readers. On behalf of the entire Tulip family I wish all our readers a very “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!”
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As I am a person who is not basically from Hyderabad however been staying here for long Tulip absolutely meets my requirement of satisfying my needs of information about the city in terms of entertainment, fashion etc. I totally love the way it comes with something new in every issue and that’s why I make sure I grab a copy of it every month. Keep up the good work Tulip. Dalia Mukherjee S Co Owner @ Get inked Tattoo Studio
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Come and discover the designer embelishments which have been crafted with heart and soul to “CROWN YOU THE PRINCESS”
Ready to Wear Dress Materials Semi Stitch Tunics
8-2-674/B/2, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034. Tel: 040 2331 6424
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Karaoke WorldChampionship (6 Pm onwards)
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KWC Indian Trials is produced by Nash Events & Entertainment - (www.nashevents.in) and Savio D’sa (www.saviodsa.com). India is the 36th member country to KWC. For more details visit www.kwcindia.com
Lunch Buffet Spin & Win at the Bar
The East Festival
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up to Oct 31 (12:00 PM - 3:30 PM) Enjoy lunch buffet at 45 Jubilee hills with 67 varieties of salads with vegetarian and non-vegetarian main course for Rs.315/inclusive of all taxes. Contact: Road No. 45, Jubilee Hills, 040 2355-0094, 040 23542629
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Tea Fest 365 Days At Collage, Gachibowli Up to Dec 31 (11:30 AM - 11:30 PM) The menu shall include - Masala Chai, Green Tea, Earl Grey Tea, rare and exotic ones like Chamomile Tea, Jasmine Tea, Thai Milk Tea and Rose Bud Tea served with light accompaniments. Contact: Hotel Ista, 040 - 4450 8888
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The Much awaited Sunday Brunch at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel (12pm -4pm) The guests would pay just ONE PRICE, Rs. 1050 + taxes per person, to dine at all the venues, which also includes live music along with interactive activities. Contact: 040- 67331133
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Lunch Buffet At 45 Jubilee Hills,
Enjoy the ladies night at Bottle and Chimmneys pub. Tel: 27762368
At Haldi - Everyday up to Sep 15 (6:30 PM - 11:30 PM) The states of Bengal, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh represent unity in culinary diversity. Contact: Novotel Airport, Shamshabad, 040 - 6625 0000
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(6 pm to 10 pm) Take a turn at the wheel of fortune for a chance to win super deals on your drinks bill. At The Bar, Novotel Hyederabad Airport, Tel: 66250000 2354-2629
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Lower-Tank-Bund Saturday, September 01, 2012 - 11:00 AM onwards Muse art gallery presents Pieta, a collection of works by several well known artists. Contact: Marriott Hotel & Convention Center 040 - 2752 2999
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At Arena, Banjara Hills (7:30 PM - 11:00 PM) Head to the Arena to understand exactly why food is not just a necessity but a passion in Punjab at the food festival in Taj Deccan. Contact: Taj Deccan, 040 6666 3939
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Food festivals, upcoming events and what’s new in town. All this and lots more. Your guide to the city happenings! 2
Pieta - Art Exhibition At Muse Art Gallery,
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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
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Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period).
Hyderabad Heritage Marathon (9am to 1 pm)
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Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Hyderabad 10k Run Foundation have come together to organize Hyderabad Heritage Marathon Fees: Rs.750/-. You can book tickets online on meraevents.com
Tastier, Better and More Mouth Watering!
Up to Dec 31 (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM) Cinnamon Fusion presents an all new menu in both vegetarian as well as non vegetarian; It is time your put your tongue to the test! Contact: Cinnamon Fusion, Hi-Tech City, 040 – 64506450
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Global Street food at “The Square”
6.30pm onwards Wind your way through Europe and the Mediterranean, cross over to North Africa, drop anchor at the Americas and the Caribbean and make a brief halt in Asia. At Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Shamshabad, Tel: 66250000
Get listed your events for next month in our monthly calender diary.. send event details with pics to info@tulipmag.com
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A Calorie For A Rupee At Syn - Asian Grill & Bar,
Banjara Hills Up to Oct 01 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) This one’s for the entire lot! The rupee per calorie makes for a guilt-free feasting. Price: Rs. 800/inclusive of taxes. Contact: Taj Deccan, 040 - 6666 3939, 92950 06969
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Take A Look At The Newly Launched
10 TOES DESIGNER SHOES This is for all the men on the lookout for branded footwear. Ten toes is an exciting new multi brand outlet for men’s footwear. This is their first store in Hyderabad. The store houses most Indian and international brands of shoes in the category of formal as well as casual wear shoes. There are many international brands like Catterpillar , stone fly, Zara , tom hayle , DC, Clark ,Tods, Versace, Bugatti, Louis Vuitton and many more. The store boasts of pure leather shoes and other variety of leather like camel and calf leather too. The store has a wide variety of fresh designs and styles, right from running shoes to formal wear shoes to party wear classy shoes. The price range is moderate. They accept all Indian as well as International Debit and credit cards. They are open even on Sundays. LOCATION – Shop No.4, Beside Nike Showroom, Road No.2, Banjara Hills Ph: 040-30009246, +91 9849627788.
SENSES If you are looking for some fresh and beautiful lehengas, saris, salwar suits and other traditional Indian wear then Senses is the place to be. “Senses” is an ethnic, women’s wear store with its origination in Kolkata. They recently inaugurated their first store in Hyderabad. They offer traditional clothing like saris, salwar suits, Ghaghra choli, bridal lehengas and tunics in attractive colors, designs, embroideries and fabrics. They have a broad range of prices, starting from Rs 3000 and going up to 90,000 Rs. They have a variety of saris right from traditional, to embroidery, to Jadau. Dealing only with fabrics like varieties of silk, crepe, georgette, brocades is their specialty. They are known for their exclusive bridal wear collection. They accept all Indian/international debit and credit cards. They are open 365 days an year LOCATION - 1st Avenue, Banjara Hills, Road Number 1, Beside Deli 9, Hyderabad Phone: 040 23323358, 9849015342, 9700043335
KIDS DREAM LOUNGE (KDL) For all those parents who are worried about not finding the right place to shop for their kids, the Kids dream Lounge (KDL) is the one stop destination for all their kids needs. KDL’s presence in the city of Nizam’s is a decade long. It has stores in 3 prominent areas of the city; Himayat Nagar, Banjara Hills road number 1 and Banjara Hills road number 10. The Specialty of KDL is that it is a fully branded store. It houses kids clothing from international brands like Burberry, Zara, Gucci, Kittens, Little Kangaroos, Dolls and Active. The store keeps kids accessories, kids wear, kid’s footwear and toys. The kids clothing range starts from Rs. 350 to Rs. 22,000. The kid’s foot wears range starts from Rs. 549 to Rs. 849. For footwear they have brands like Peppermint in their kitty. They have toys from brands like FisherPrice and Funschool among others. They are open 365 days of the year and they accept all international and domestic debit and credit cards. LOCATION – 3-6-369/B/3/4, Diamond House, Liberty Road, Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad – 500029 Phone: 040-30281999
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What’s Happening Diana Hayden - Ex Miss World, International model, actress, philanthropist and a grooming expert, was in town for a book reading session of her new book ‘A Beautiful Truth - The Art of Grooming for Women’, which is also Diana’s maiden venture into writing. This was the first time that Diana read her book for the people of Hyderabad. ‘A Beautiful Truth’, is a complete grooming guide for women that will educate women about body shapes and sizes, colours and shades, make-up, fitness, diet, hair care, skincare and much more. This book enables you to transform yourself into a woman with a truly arresting physical presence. You can benefit from the advice gleaned by Diana’s interaction with internationally acclaimed practitioners for over a decade in the fields of skin, make-up, body care, clothing, accessories, poise, posture, health and fitness. This book extracts the best of Diana’s grooming lectures, workshops and research information, backed by hundreds of sketches, diagrams and photographs. Where others have simply skimmed the surface, A Beautiful Truth leaves no stone unturned, offering detailed answers to your most pressing questions. It is a book complete with useful tips and anecdotes from her life.
Leonia Holistic Destination located at Shameerpet, Hyderabad has won the prestigious Today’s Traveler Award 2012 for Best 5 Star Resort Hotel. The 6th edition of Today’s Traveler Awards to recognize and honor outstanding performers in the corporate, travel and tourism sector was held at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. Mr. G. S. Chakravarthi Raju, Chairman & Managing Director of the company (LMIPHL) was presented with the award by the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Mr. Subodh Kant Sahai. Also present on the occasion were Ms. Kamal Gill, the Executive Editor and Managing Director of Gill India Communications Pvt Ltd (GICPL). In response to this great achievement, Mr. G. S. Chakravarthi Raju says, “We are happy for this outstanding recognition accorded to our destination Leonia. This honor complements our efforts focused towards catering various needs of guests from various segments holistically. With this award, Leonia Holistic Destination has now set-up a new trend in the hospitality industry by taking the leisure experience for guests beyond rooms and a pool. In other words Leonia has now become a new definition for resort hotel not only in Hyderabad but also internationally through its wide range of services and amenities.”
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel started Sunday brunch with much fanfare. This one-of-a-kind extravaganza integrates all five food and beverage venues to offer a wide spread of Indian and international gastronomies. The guest has to pay just 1050 + taxes per person, to dine at all the venues, which also include live music along with interactive activities. The brunch is complemented by a lucky draw every hour. Contact: 040- 67331133 Saina Nehwal did India proud, especially Hyderabad, by winning a bronze medal for badminton in the Olympics. The hunger has become more now aiming for a gold medal. A facilitation gathering was organized by the Andhra Badminton Association who honoured her by gifting an expensive BMW car. The car was handed over to her by the legend himself, Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar quoted “This medal means a lot for India, I am sure this medal has not come without devotion, hard work, focus and having a vision”. 16 SEPTEMBER, 2012
Sunny Leone has been spotted in the city recently doing promotional activities. Everyone in the crowd tried to meet her and get a glimpse of her.
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Dr. Sailaja Kaza Surapaneni is a famous Skin Care Physician / Cosmetic Dermatologist in town. She was selected for American Academy of Dermatology SCHOLARSHIP and had an opportunity to work at the Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Willam James. During and after this training, she attended various international conferences in different countries in her sub-specialty. She keeps herself updated in the fields of Cosmetics and Aesthetics of Skin, Hair and Nail. After completing her specialty tenure, she started working in Hyderabad in her own clinic SRI – Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery situated in Banjara Hills, which she started in association with her husband Dr. Surapaneni S. Rao who is a Popular Cosmetic Surgeon trained in Brazil. She works in different cities of AP and in a few centers outside AP. She also extends her services to few corporate hospitals in and around Hyderabad. In this interview, the Doctor shares the list of things-to-do and not-to-do with your skin, she also tells us how to take care of it, so it looks young and glowing always‌
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Acne, hair-loss, unwanted hair-growth, nail infection, contact Dermatitis, Melasma, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Eczema and others.
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A balanced diet
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Adequate proteins – Soya, White of Egg, Fish, Chicken, Meat, Prawns.
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High fiber – Raw Fruits, Vegetables, Greens.
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Low carbohydrates - Rice and Sugar should be avoided
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Beta carotene - Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Fruits, Vegetables & whole grains
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Flavonoids – Green & White tea. Red wine, Citrus Fruits, Berries, Red Onions, Parsley, Ginko biloba, Sea Buck Thorn, Dark Chocolate with Coco content > 70%.
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Moisturizer should be used twice a day, especially after a bath on a half dried body. People who have dry skin should use it more often during the day.
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Zinc – Curd, cashew nuts, almonds, cheese, milk and peas.
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Iron – Brazil Nuts, Garlic & Whole grains.
Sun screen (SPF-30) should be applied 30 minutes before going out and this should be repeated every two hours during the course of the day. Apart from using the sun-screen, it’s advisable to use physical protection from direct sun light by using an umbrella, fully covering the body with white clothing, gloves and veil.
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Selenium – Brazil Nuts, Cod, Meat, Egg, Chicken, Oats, Cheese, Wall nuts, Long grains.
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Nails should be properly maintained by trimming them in time, not cutting too deep and avoiding dirt to collect underneath the margins by wearing footwear that completely covers the feet, especially while walking on roads. Too harsh manicures and pedicures at times are harmful.
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Legumes – lentils and beans
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Lukewarm water (soft water only / never hard water) should be used for bathing. Never bath with very hot water for a long time. Say no to highly chlorinated water in outdoor swimming pools. Opt for indoor pools with ozonated water. Use minimum soap, especially people with dry skin should keep a note of this. By using more soap, the skin becomes drier. The ideal Ph for the soap is anything between 5-5.5. This should be used in groin and arm pits. Wash your head with a mild soap having a Ph of 5-5.5. Always dilute the shampoo before applying onto the scalp. After rinsing it thoroughly with soft water, the hair should be dried with a towel and hair dryer should ideally be avoided. However one needs to dry the scalp soon. This can be done by staying under the fan.
Fresh and natural food is the best! For example - fruits, vegetables, especially the leafy greens should be taken in more quantities. Organic vegetables and fruits are the best, rather than the ones cultivated using pesticides and other chemicals. Water is the best hydrant for the body. 2-3 liters of liquids per day are needed by the body in the rainy season. Aerated drinks, sugar filled juices are not advised at all.
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In case of a problem, a dermatologist should be consulted immediately.
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Eat Healthy food! Avoid foods which are high in salts, sugars or fats.
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Drink plenty of water; at least 8-10 glasses of water per day. 3-4 glasses of warm water should be taken to avoid constipation. • Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun. • Avoid excessive intake of coffee and tea. Replace it with green tea and buttermilk. • An 8 hours sleep is necessary and essential, • Regular work out keeps you healthy, • Meditation should be done to keep the stress away.
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Grooming Guide for a Perfect Look For HIM!!
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he desire to look beautiful and best was openly expressed by the female gender. Males were supposed to be the breadwinners and Females were supposed to look beautiful for their husbands. But of late the importance of the men to look their best has increased considerably. The personality he carries has the highest of preference in the world today. And looks can be one of the major aspects of the personality which defines him. The importance of looks has increased considerably in the past few years. One cannot simply ignore the value of looks and grooming of a person. The society today needs men to be well groomed. It takes a lot of hard work to get that picture-perfect look and well-turned out personality. The power of a dressed man of today, who pays a lot of attention to his looks, just cannot be ignored. Talking to the female grooming expert, Roshan Jahan from Paris de Salon, we get to know a few tips. “I have more male clients for grooming than girls. This shows that guys these days are more particular about their looks as compared to the girls. They are here for all sorts of things; from waxing to pedicure to facials to haircut. It actually is a good thing for today’s men to be so particular. I personally suggest the following tips for men” Step 1: Clean your face It is of no use to apply a cream or a mask if your skin is not clean! Prefer a soap-free, gel or foam cleansing product. These are gentler for your epidermis which can be irritated by shaving. For an optimal result, wet your face with warm water to open your pores in order to purify your skin deeply. Apply the product, massage gently and rinse it with fresh water. Pat the skin dry. Step 2: Apply a moisturizer If you do not moisturize your skin properly after cleansing, exfoliating or shaving, your skin dries and becomes itchy. In order to regulate these effects it is important for you to moisturize your skin after cleansing or shaving. If your skin is greasy, prefer a moisturizing gel. If you have a dry skin, prefer a cream.
ing for. Apply the mask on a clean face. An energizing mask is your best ally. It re-energizes your skin leaving signs of fatigue and stress behind. Apply a thick layer on your face and leave it for 10 minutes. According to the kind of mask you are using, you can remove it either by rinsing, or with a piece of cotton, or like a second skin (peel-off masks). Masks can be used once or twice a week.”
Jay, DJ at Kismet Park “I make sure that I visit the salon at least twice a month and get the regular grooming done. Monthly once, I get my hair trimmed for the perfect look.” Monish, Student “I follow my daily regime of maintenance, starting from the face wash to shaving and moisturizing, till the time I am perfectly dressed to step out. The last thing to do is applying the sunscreen and my favorite deodorant.”
Step 3: Scrub your skin A scrub is used to detoxify and tone your skin. It is recommended to scrub your skin before the application of a facial mask. This will enhance the performance of the mask’s active ingredients. A face scrub can be used the same way as a face cleanser. Be careful not to use the scrub more than twice a week. Step 4: Apply a mask Masks help in bringing the active ingredients your skin needs to look and feel healthy. In order to get the most out of your mask, use the one that is made for your skin type or to the type of benefit you are search20 SEPTEMBER, 2012
Nivea For Men, Sport shower gel 250-ml. Rs. 145 /-
Vaseline Mens Fairness Rs. 150/-
Gillette WCC TurboGel Rs. 400/-
Be Happy To Look Beautiful
We always, and everywhere, try to be beautiful, and the process of becoming beautiful and looking good is so rapid that what we become is just an outward us. Least do we realize that we would look the way we are, and an expression on our face is actually the reflection of what we are from within. We can camouflage the exterior, but what can we do to the interior. Our goodness or badness, love or hatred, all shows somewhere here or somewhere there on our bodies. If we are good from within, our face reflects a mesmerizing state of goodness; if we are not, we clearly show it through our expressions. You can choose to be beautiful and let our beauty tips put roses in your cheeks and lightness in your step. Dr. Virinchi Sharma, Practicing in the field of psychiatry, M.D. Manasa hospital tells us what he feels about inner beauty and what is it all about. “Inner beauty is a blend of tranquil thoughts personality and soul. Inner beauty lies in the temple called “mind”. Mind is the element of a person which enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences. The importance of coordination between mind speech and behaviour has been highlighted by many famous psychiatrists .An unhealthy mind leads to irrelevant speech and an antisocial behaviour. The subtle part of the brain is the neuro chemical and the equilibrium of these chemicals reflects a happy mind. “These Neuro chemicals when are altered from their normal range leads to problems like Low mood, loss of interest, memory problem, sleeplessness, phobia/fears, Loss of appetite.
“Inner beauty is a blend of tranquil thoughts personality and soul. Inner beauty lies in the temple called “mind”. Hence we realize that keeping our mind healthy is as important as keeping our body healthy. We do notice that when we are happy everyone knows it by just looking at our face. This is because ‘Face is the index of mind’. In disorders of mind we do observe changes in the face of a person like in depression we see frowning in the face in stress disorders we see wrinkling on the face. Some tips for a healthy mind are better sleep, cutting down on unnecessary stress, involvement in pleasurable activities like reading a book or playing a sport or listening to music, creating a peaceful and a positive environment at home and at work place, complete abstinence from substances which alter the brain functioning like alcohol-tobacco- caffeine, Involvement in spiritual activities and spending time with loved ones. One should feel free to discuss their problems with your psychiatrist. Hence for the society to function better, for the evolution to occur in a positive fashion and the mankind to reach higher goals we require an ideal person. Ideality comes with the” Inner beauty”. May the ideal person be you! SEPTEMBER, 2012 21
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nisha was on a vacation in Mumbai with her kids when she saw her nephew learning art of paper quilling, she was so fascinated with the designs and outcome that she picked up a kit and decided to give it a try once she is back. After coming back the kit was just lying as she never really got the time. Few months back while she was cleaning her house she found the kit and gave quilling a try. Now it’s almost three months that anisha is doing paper curling and she specialises in making faces of Gods which is very unique compared to other paintings done by paper quilling. Paper quilling or paper filigree is the art of rolling thin strips of paper into different shapes and using the shapes to form designs. Quilling has been around since the European history. She started with designing envelopes and paper bag and showed it to her friends and cousins, it was her cousin Sapna who appreciated as well as encouraged her to design more and now there is no looking back. It requires lot of hard work as well as patience. As for anisha it’s her hobby and she donates each and every penny she earns in charity. Contact: Anisha, 9849119516 House no 48, 1-8-285, J B Villa, Sindhi Colony, PG Road, Secunderabad.
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A Day From Shravya Varma’s Diary..
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LIFESTYLE I am a morning person. I am either working on some designs or sweating out. I do not go to the gym but instead I keep taking different classes from time to time to keep it interesting. I have a kick boxing class and also gymnastics, both are really challenging and am always occupied with my fitness schedule during the first half of the day. 1 cup of coffee early in the morning is a must along with a proper south Indian breakfast. However when I have work on my hand, there is no time for workout nor breakfast.
Juggling between being a student and a designer, I can’t quiet stick to a routine. When I am working I usually have to be on sets as early as 6 or 7 in the morning to set up and check on the look that my actor (client) is going to wear. I am at the location the whole day until the shoot finishes. There are days where we pack up early but most of the time it goes on till wee hours.Shooting for movies as well as commercial shoots is really tiring as we have to finish the shoot in time with multiple models and actors.
There is hardly any time for lunch and most of the days I end up skipping it, but whenever I get a chance I grab a bit or two of a sub or burger. Most of the time you will find me from tailors to shopping malls to sets and locations. 10 Downing is my favorite place and whenever I am free I have lunch there with my close friends.
OVERCOME PROFESSIONAL HURDLES Well, so far I loved working every bit and every, everything has been a learning experience for me. I have started off by styling for commercial hoarding shoots and today I am working as a chief designer for a full fledged tollywood movie. It was really difficult in the start with all the competition, but now I am very confident about my work and I made it very clear that I am here and I am here to stay. The biggest challenge for me in this profession is to meet the time limit. I barely get a day or 2 to finish about 4 to 5 looks. I had a lot of pressure initially, the entire shoot along with 300 people gets stand still if I don’t deliver cloths on time but it’s true that a person works best under pressure and so far I have been doing pretty ok, I have a very understanding crew. 24 SEPTEMBER, 2012
FAVORITE ENSEMBLE I love saris and half saris personally. It is not only traditional but also very sexy. The drape brings out the curves of a woman. Then again now we have 200 different ways of draping it these days. However, it’s not too comfortable to wear on an everyday basis, which is the only draw back. Speaking of which, shorts are the most comfortable piece of apparel ever made.
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My evenings end up with my close friends. We drive around the city aimlessly. We go bowling or karaoke’s or catch a movie. Neither I nor any of my friends are much of the party going type. So my evenings are usually quiet. I have my dance classes in the evenings so I am occupied most of the week with that. If nothing works out I call for a pizza and chill on my terrace with friends. Sometimes we end up playing Table tennis or badminton.
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Most influential person in your life -
Manish Arora – I am a huge fan of his work and his style. Just reading about him on the internet boosts my confidence and I work ten times harder to reach his level even if it takes twenty years from now. If not a designer, what would you have taken up as your profession -
I wanted to be a travel host or an air hostess so that I could visit a lot of places. On a much more serious note if I was not in this industry I would have tried to be a sports person much like my friends Ashwini Ponappa and Tarun Kona. I envy both of them for traveling so much and representing our country at National level. I am very proud of them so I would have loved to be in their shoes. Three things you always carry before leaving home -
Phone, wallet and car keys – everything else I need is in my car. Your idea of pastime -
I usually drive or go shopping. More of an activity person so I prefer to go for a swim or play a sport or visit a new place depending on how much time there is to pass. Your idea of a perfect date -
I may not sound so cool right now but I should admit that I am much of a street shopper to be very honest not in Hyderabad but from Mumbai and Delhi, I love shopping from the streets and you will be amazed at the stuff that we can find. I love shopping for accessories and clothes from forever 21, accessorize and Zara. I am currently obsessing over the cosmetics from Mac and Dior. I am shopping online quite more often then I used to off late since Hyderabad has very limited shopping options for shopaholics.
It’s all about the person in my opinion. I would prefer having fast food with an interesting guy rather than having a fancy date with a boring guy. So my idea of a perfect date need not be dreamy and by the beach although it could be a bonus. Best childhood memory -
My childhood friend Rikshita and I spent some amazing time having cold coffees, cycling around and getting into trouble. That time is my single most precious memory of my childhood. Favorite cuisine and why -
I am a hard core hyderabadi so the Biryani is an all time favorite. Other then that I love Italian. I enjoy multi cuisine buffets since I get to experiment. Best lesson life taught you -
I have learnt to be patient, rooted to the ground and to be detached.
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History of Hyderabad is inextricably linked with the rise and fall of various kingdoms, Qutb Shahi to Asaf Jahi (Nizams), which flourished in the Deccan region during the medieval and modern times. It was the famous Qutb Shahi’s rule that opened a glorious chapter in the chronicles of Hyderabad.
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, was the founder of Hyderabad City. In the year 1591, when the Moon was in the constellation of Leo, Jupiter in its own abode and all celestial planets favourably placed, he laid the foundation of a new city which he called Bhagyanagar after his beloved queen ‘Bhagmati’. Bhagmati embraced Islam and took the name Hyder Mahal and consequently Bhagynagar was renamed Hyderabad after her. The Qutb Shahi Kings were rulers between 1518 and 1687. As the monuments of their time reveal, they were great builders, lovers of architecture and patrons of learning. The greatest and the most popular edifice of the time is the Charminar. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, inherited a rich legacy – a prosperous and large kingdom with the densely populated capital of Golconda. Fall of Qutub Shahi and the rise of Asaf Jahis On September 22, 1687, Golconda was conquered by Aurangzeb and became a part of the six Mughal provinces in the Deccan. Though Aurangzeb tried to consolidate his authority over Hyderabad, the city began to lose its importance. The final nail was struck when the capital of the new province was shifted from Hyderabad to Aurangabad, which became the new headquarters of the 28 SEPTEMBER, JULY, 2012 2012
Mughals in the Deccan.
Aurangzeb’s only contribution to the city was the completion of the Mecca Masjid in 1693.
In 1713, the Mughal Emperor, Farruksiyar, appointed a twenty six year old warrior Qamaruddin as the new Governor of Deccan. Qamruddin was the grandson of Chin Qilij Khan, Aurangzeb’s brave commander who lost his life during the siege of Golconda. The young Governor proved to be an able administrator and earned the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk or the Governor of the Kingdom.
In 1763, after a gap of nearly seventy six years Hyderabad regained its lost glory when Nizam Ali Khan, the second Asaf Jahi ruler moved the capital back from Aurangabad to Hyderabad. The family of the Asaf Jah (Nizams) of Hyderabad is one of the most illustrious that ever came to India. The Asaf Jahi dynasty, familiar to all the by title of its representative-the-Nizam-owes its origin to Mir Qamaruddin Chin Qilij Khan, better known as Asaf Jahi.
FEATURE Osman Ali Khan Bahadur Fateh Jung, His Exalted Highness (the British conferred this upon him), also named Fath Jang Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Asif Jah VII was born in Hyderabad at Purani Haveli, the second son of Mir Mahboob Ali Khan (Asaf Jah VI), Nizam of Hyderabad, by his first wife Amat-uz-Zahrunnisa Begum. He was the last Nizam (or Ruler) of the PRINCELY STATE of HYDERABAD in southern India. He ruled Hyderabad between 1911 and 1948, when it was merged with the dominion of India. During his days as Nizam, he was reputed to be the richest man in the world, even featuring on the cover of TIME magazine, portrayed as such.
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Between the fall of the Qutub Shahi dynasty and the rise of the Asaf Jahis dynasty, the city of Hyderabad steadily deteriorated.
to collect taxes. All princely states large and small agreed to join the Union of India, except Hyderabad. In June 1947, the Nizam issued a Firman or a proclamation declaring independence from the Indian Union. On the 15th of August 1947, India attained independence from the British, but Hyderabad stood defiant as an independent state. On 29th November 1947, the Nizam signed a ‘standstill agreement’ with the Indian Union for a period of one year. In the months following the signing of the Standstill Agreement, suspicion and misgivings between the Nizam and the Indian government grew. Relations between the two were far from amicable. Led by the zealous Kasim Razvi, the Razakars compelled the Nizam to maintain his independence and not relent to pressure from the Indian government. Claiming his right to remain independent in accordance with the Indian Independence Act, the Nizam declared Hyderabad a free, self-governing independent state but the Government of India refused to accept his point of view.
Asaf Jahi dynasty ruled the state of Hyderabad for seven generations (A.D. 1724 - 1948) establishing it as the largest and foremost Muslim princely state in India. Hyderabad’s existence and development was intrinsically linked to the rule of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and their contributions were foundational to not only the States but the Deccan’s social, economic and cultural milieu.
On the 10th of July 1947, the ‘Declaration of the Indian Independence’ bill was introduced by Harold Macmillan. To the Nizam’s dismay, no mention or decision was taken regarding the state of Hyderabad. All princely states were given the option to either join India, Pakistan or remain independent. All states that would join the Indian Union would have to surrender their sovereignty and their right
Sardar Vallabhai Patel, the deputy Prime Minister of India insisted that the state had to merge with the Indian union and to further tighten the noose, an economic blockade was imposed on Hyderabad. On the 10th of September 1948, the Nizam sent Nawab Moin Nawaz Jung to the Security Council to represent Hyderabad’s case before the United Nations. This was the last straw. All channels of communication were severed and the Government of India contemplated military action against the defiant state. On the 13th of September 1948, the Indian Army initiated its Police Action Against Hyderabad. Five days later, on the 18th of September, 1948, the Indian army entered Secunderabad Cantonment. Military rule was imposed. A reluctant Hyderabad finally merged with the Union of India. SEPTEMBER, 2012 29
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The Charminar is a square edifice with four grand arches each facing a cardinal point that open into four streets. At each corner stands an exquisitely shaped minaret, with a double balcony. A beautiful mosque is located at the western end of the open roof and the remaining part of the roof served as a court during the Qutub Shahi times. The space in the upper floor between the minarets was meant for Friday prayers.
For a smooth transition and to placate the sentiments of the hurt Hyderabadis, the Government of India considered it prudent to appoint Osman Ali Khan as the Rajpramukh of Hyderabad state, a position that he held from 26th January 1950 to 31st October 1956. Mir Osman Ali Khan withdrew completely from public life and choose to lead a quiet, secluded life with his family. He had wisely formed a number of trusts that took care of
his family’s need and funded his various charitable institutions. In 1967 Osman Ali Khan passed away. Democracy had the whole world in its grip and how long could Hyderabad stay unaffected? The boundary of this region in the Deccan was redrawn on linguisticconsiderations. The Marathi speaking areas merged with Maharashtra, the Kannada speaking region with Karnataka and on 1st November 1956, the Telugu speaking areas along the region formerly known as Andhra formed the new
state of Andhra Pradesh with Hyderabad as its capital. In 1967 Osman Ali Khan passed away and his eldest grandson, Mukarram Jah, became the new Nizam - a designation that had no meaning, no duties and no responsibilities any more. Thus an era became history and a Asaf Jahi dynasty spanning seven generations faded into the twilight leaving behind an indelible print on the sand of time.
Nawab Gaziuddin Nawab Gaziuddin is the grandson of Sir Asman Jah Bahadur, who was a noble man belonging to the Paigah family. He was the Prime Minister of Hyderabad state (1887– 1894). Nawab Gaziuddin’s early childhood was spent in saroor nagar palace.
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Our upbringing was totally different, we were isolated from the world, so once the rule was over, life suddenly changed and it took some time for us to get used to the new lifestyle. Some of us took charge of our new lifestyle and sailed our boat peacefully, others could
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not adapt and you can see it for yourself. In 1962 I got married, my daughter is just like a friend, we never shared this kind of relationship with our parents. I have left everything on her to decide, she knows what’s good for her.
Sir Asman Jah’s one of the name was Bashir-ud-Doula. Bashir Bagh Palace was constructed by Sir Asman Jah and named after him.
MOHAN LAL AGARWAL Born on March 1st, 1939, Mr. Mohanlal Agarwal is the eldest son of Mr. Prahladraiji. While pursuing matriculation he found a role model in his Headmaster Mr. Nathulalji Sharma. He has drawn immense strength, courage and has been highly inspired by the teachings of his headmaster. In 1959, he had established the 1st steel mill in Andhra Pradesh. From that point, there was no looking back. The family went onto to set up three more steel mills in the next decade. Mohanlalji today leads a very satisfied life with a very humble sense of achievement. He still spends time at office and takes account of the business activities. Not only is he a stern businessman but also he is a philanthropist at heart. He is a member of a charitable trust which runs schools and hospitals in the city and his hometown of Badagaon, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan.
Hyderabad has changed so much in the span of 50 years; I still remember my good old days, carefree attitude. Playing out-door in the sun for hours with friends enjoying lunch and dinner with family members, it’s all gone now. Kids prefer indoor games; watch television for hours, sleep late night and the list goes on. Hardly anyone was seen, the population was far very less. Charminar area was the only shopping market. There was a sweet shop named Meghraj near Charminar where I along with some friends use to go for eating “Malai”. We had a culture of joint family where after god it was the elders of the house. Chowmahallah palace area was very lively at that time, I used to go and buy fruits from there, very limited items were available in the market. Now Hyderabad has progressed so much, IT sector is on a boom. A lot of malls and shopping areas have developed. Everything is just a click away. So much has changed now that
I at times find it difficult to believe that it’s the same city. Along with growth there are certain drawbacks also; people don’t prefer to live in joint families now. The younger generation doesn’t like to take advice from their elders. I wish they could understand the importance of time and life. They should take social responsibility and maintain the name and dignity of their family.
Hardly anyone was seen, the population was far very less. Charminar area was the only shopping market.
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Abdul Rehman Punjani Abdul Rehman Punjani was born in Osmanganj and is youngest among the brothers, he was very active in sports during his schooling and was awarded best sportsman for the year 1960. His family is into manufacturing adhesives, in the name of Fixibond. He has three sons and has a set of friends from his school and college days who are still a part of his life, he often meets them at Nizam club.
was the only shopping centre. Every house had fruit bearing trees and plenty of greenery. Some houses had coconut trees. If someone wanted to climb and cut a coconut, he had to announce this phrase loudly – Jad Pe Chadte Gosha Gosha Ho - this was to tell the neighbour ladies to go inside their houses, because of the strict Purdah System.
Hyderabad was clean and there were only single storied buildings. Every evening at 4, Nizam Sarkar used to visit the Mazhar. His total route from King Koti was sprinkled with water and brushed. It was called - Sarkar ki Sawari. The entire route was closed till his convoy passed. Hard pulling rickshaws and cycle rickshaws were the only means. Most of the public was using their own transport - walking. Cycles and motor cycles were a luxury! Hardly any house had radios or telephones. Abids
There was a kacha road from Golkonda to Seven Tombs. In-between, there was a huge tree called – Atiyan Ki Jaad. It had a huge hollow at the centre of the trunk, where a robber used to sleep in the night, after robbery. Hyderabad public was not so good financially, but the Tehzeeb of Hyderabad was very famous. CHANGES OVER THE YEARS… The first multi-storied building was Bachelors Building, opposite Mozam-Jahi Market. First apartment was Kareemabad Housing Society. Chirag Ali lane constructions began in 1973. First two-wheeler in scooters was – Lambretta
During the holy month of Ramzan, Nizam Sarkar used to host Iftar at three places for his relatives and friends – King Koti, Chiraan Palace and Chowmohalla. and Vespa. Among motor cycles – Jawa, Royal Enfield and Norton Dominators were famous. Among the four-wheelers, Ambassador, Fiat with old cars like – Fiat Bug, Morris Minor, Vax Haul Impalas were famous. Then started the apartment constructions and trees cutting. Hyderabad started with high rise buildings. It has lost its originality as there was migration and increase in population. Hyderabad started developing once the job opportunities started in Saudi Arabia. Education received the first priority for all families. There were only few good schools like – All Saints, Little Flower and St. George’s.
Nanak Singh Nishtar Nanak Singh Nishtar was born to Mrs and Mr. Gurdat Singh, his ancestors belonged to the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Born and brought up in Warangal, he is residing in Hyderabad since 1953. Married at the age of 20, Mr Singh has four kids each of them very well settled in their respective fields. He is at present the director of COVA ( ) and ISCIR () He reads scripts not only in India but across the globe.
Hyderabad was one of the most popular cities in India and abroad, all over the world people were fan of our “tameez and tehzeeb” good conduct was part of our culture, we were taught ethics in our syllabus. We had so much time to spend with our family, obliging to our parent was our first priority. Our very popular Osmania University was the only university in India to be Urdu medium. Hyderabad still has a beauty of its own; you 32 SEPTEMBER, 2012
will find people from different parts of the country settled here and living with pride and mix culture. We celebrate most of the festivals together, but at the bottom of my heart I feel the pain seeing degradation all over the world, not only economically but culture, ethics, morals everything is going down. Parents don’t have time for their kids; we had a culture of joint family which hardly exists now. Old parents are just a kind of liability for
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their own children. Showing off your wealth is one of the most important goals of today’s generation, people are spending mercilessly where on the other hand one can’t even earn enough to support his family. Also our Government should be secular and people religious but it’s vice versa our government is religious and people are secular. We are fighting in the name of religion where as once we read our scripts we will understand that religion binds us together.
Osmania University was founded in 1918. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian university to have Urdu as one of the medium of instruction.
Ahmed Alam Khan Ahmed Alam Khan hails from an aristocratic Jagirdar family from the erstwhile State of Hyderabad, which was once a cradle of cosmopolitan culture and exemplary social and moral values, apart from its literary, academic and artistic accomplishments. His father is an eminent Educationist and is widely known for his sterling contribution to the cause of minority education. He himself has a range of interests including horticulture, a passion he inherited from his father. He has a very large collection of greenhouse plants, bougainvilleas and roses and he is the Secretary of the Hyderabad rose society. He further proposes to contest for the post of vice-president of the world rose federation scheduled to be held in South Africa in October 2012.
Ahmed Alam Khan was born to Nawab Shah Alam Khan and Begum Abida Khatoon, they installed him and his siblings (they are seven brothers in all) with sound moral, religious, and family values. Ahmed Alam Khan is essentially an entrepreneur. After earning an undergraduate degree in commerce from Osmania University he joined 85 years old family business of cigarette manufacturing. Shortly thereafter, he diversified into other areas such as mechanized Dairy –farming, textiles, manufacture of safety matches in a contract with one of the multinational companies, to set up a new plant in Vijayawada for the manufacturing of chewing tobacco, Agriculture, Mango orchards and real estate. Life has earlier been totally different from now; our parents were our first teacher. They
Hyderabad was far more uncluttered and free from industrial and automobile pollution. were raised with a balanced mixture of discipline and freedom. Social responsibility was an inherent component of the way they were made to think and behave. Hyderabad was far more uncluttered and free from industrial and
automobile pollution. Now the city is growing and it’s growing very fast, lifestyle is totally changed. Today’s generation should uphold our traditional values and our culture norms. It would be fallacious to assume that the modern thinking is synonymous with going to pubs and clubs. They should build their careers on hard work and sound ethical values and never compromise on their cherished goals.
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Looking down from The Peak you’ll be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbor and Kowloon, towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides. Getting there is an unforgettable trip. There’s nothing in the world like the Peak Tram. Pulled by steel cables, the tram climbs 373 meters (about 1,200 feet). It’s so steep that the buildings you pass look like they’re leaning! Whether you’re going up or coming down, you’ll love this trip. Once on The Peak, there are a number of locations providing magnificent views of the city below. 34 SEPTEMBER, 2012
For great continuous unfolding vistas, take the Peak Circle Walk or go directly to the Lugard Road Lookout for fabulous views of the harbor. There are greater vistas from the Lions View Point Pavilion and the viewing terrace at the Peak Galleria, as well as the Peak Tower Sky Terrace. Be sure to visit Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, open from 10am to 10pm daily, for an engrossing interactive entertainment experience!
ter how many times they visit the city. People come from all over the world to see and admire it. There is no better way to capture the magic of the harbor than taking a nighttime cruise aboard a ferry where you’ll be able to enjoy A Symphony of Lights, the stunning multimedia show featuring more than 40 Hong Kong skyscrapers in a dazzling extravaganza. Victoria Harbor bustles with activity day and night.
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FENG SHUI TOUR
Literally translated as wind and water, Feng Shui is the principle of man living in harmony with nature. On the tour, you can learn about the principles of this ancient philosophy and see how it has influenced the landscape of major commercial areas. The tour stops at Lung Cheung Road Lookout. From here, you will be shown the dragon’s den, or the place with the highest concentration of the dragon energy that is reputed to have created the city’s prosperity. And at Nine Dragon’s Wall in Wan Chai, the feng shui principle of suppressing negative influences on the surroundings will be explored. Then it’s on to Central District. Standing at Statue Square, your guide will explain Feng Shui’s influences on notable landmark buildings as well as the energy that has propelled the district to becoming a leading financial centre in the world. the spectacular mountain scenery of Lantau Island. The eyes, lips, incline of the head and even the right hand (raised to deliver a blessing to all) combine to lend great depths of character and dignity to this extraordinary statue. The majestic figure of the seated Buddha was cast in China and took 12 years to complete. It was unveiled in December 1993 amidst deeply religious ceremonies. Visitors have to climb more than 200 steps to reach the platform where the Buddha is seated. Besides attracting Buddhists from all over Asia, the magnificent figure with its compelling presence almost instantly transformed the remote Po Lin Monastery with its devout monks into a must-visit on tourist schedules. The PoLin Monastery is set amidst spectacular mountain scenery on the Ngong Ping plateau. Not too far away is the culturally themed village of Ngong Ping, where you can enjoy a variety of attractions as well as indulge in a bit of shop-
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PEARL RIVER DELTA The five principal destinations – Macau, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Guangzhou and Kaiping provide amazing contrasts with Hong Kong while offering their own unique culture and impressive sights and attractions. Whisk off to the Mediterranean-style enclave of Macau, famous for its UNESCO world heritage sites and
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ping and dining. From here you can take a bus or a taxi to explore other parts of Lantau Island, including the famous stilt houses of Tai O Village, the magic of Hong Kong Disneyland and the interesting village Mui Wo, near the ferry pier.
HIKES AND WALKS
A mere hiking boot throw from the teeming downtown is one of the most breathtaking natural scenery in the region and you don’t need legs of iron to enjoy most of Hong Kong’s trails. With insights from local hikers, this guide presents you with a series of easy to moderately difficult walks and hikes that will take you far from the city’s restless pace. “Hong Kong still holds a special place in my heart – it gave me an invaluable insight into human nature at its best. Peak Lookout is a good restaurant, it has a lovely terrace and the food is a very good continental mix. Take a Star Ferry cruise there to add to the experience (get an upper-deck ticket). It’s a place to visit in one’s lifetime - Hong Kong.” -Aadesh Kothari Jain, Entrepreneur The Central district – If you travel to Hong Kong because you’re a Shopaholic, you better go to the central Hong Kong district where big shopping malls and several Western designer and signature boutiques are located. Or have a day out to visit the Giant Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and Wisdom path, all on Lantau Island. Hong Kong Museum of Art, Disneyland, Victoria Peak – Soaring 1810 feet above sea level, take a cruise around the waters of Lantau Island and watch pink dolphins that only live in these waters. -Arshiya, Writer SEPTEMBER, 2012 35
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Bringing Sexy Back For Men Men are also in queue; whoever said fashion was restricted to only women was absolutely wrong. The city has smart men who have also developed a taste apart from the sexy ladies, to dress up smart! From power dress to party styles Tulip presents coolest styles and hottest looks sported by Hyderabad guys. Gaurav Singh - Young Entrepreneur- On Casual Wear I like to carry the boy next door look. I like casual and trendy clothes and love wearing metro-sexual colours like pinks and yellows. I don’t shy off wearing any colour. But then I try to wear solid colors. Printed shirts and tshirts are a complete no for me. I wear light coloured denims for the day and dark for the night. Also I love wearing short and round necked caption t-shirt .Simple is how I like to keep my style.
Vishal Maheshwari - Charted Accountant at Ernst and Young- On Friday dressing Through the week from Monday to Thursday I am into power dressing, shirts and trousers and ties on occasions which require me to carry them. Friday gives me something different than the rest of the 4 days, it gives me a sense of freedom. Friday dressing is like blending and balancing of personal life with professional life. I love wearing khakis on Friday and team them with half sleeve shirts, collared tshirts and checked t-shirts. I team my khakis with colours like pink and blue or even white and a brown belt and brown shoes. I like to keep my Friday look conservative yet tasteful. Monday to Friday you’re working throughout the week, this doesn’t leave you an excuse for not being stylish. The man who takes care of his suits and shirts always looks good. Although vast majorities of men’s shirt are solid whites or blues, a man with an understanding of his complexion and what compliments him must open himself to a wider range of colours and designs .Lavender, pinks, pastel greens and blues and an endless variety of stripped and check patterns are available. But do avoid large checks, loud colours and printed shirts for the office. As for trousers, a good trouser defines the characteristic of a man’s outfit. Trousers are trickily plagued by an overabundance of terms and names and it is surprisingly difficult to find a comfortable fit. The trousers should 36 SEPTEMBER, 2012
Rohit Bajaj –Entrepreneur- On Formal Wear As I spend almost all week in the office I have a wide range of formal wears. I like to wear light colours for the day like blues and whites, usually I prefer solid colours and sometime I wear stripes. I like colours but very light ones; if I am wearing a colour like yellow then I keep it subtle by wearing it as a white and yellow striped shirt. I usually wear black or brown trousers. As I wear a turban. I match it with my accessories like belt and shoes and not with my shirts as I feel it looks over the board if matched with clothes. Crisp and sleek is how I like my formal office style to be.
Gavin Joseph- Owner S.V Caterers - On Party wear My style is simple and English with less colours.When I dress up, I walk into my wardrobe with nothing specific in mind and choose just what catches my eyes. I play contrast over the shirts I wear, nice dark shade blue denim over my tshirt or shirts. I love wearing loafers so I team up my entire look with my loafers. And the thing that defines my style are good brands. I love wearing the best and quality brands. I am too much into brands.
present a smooth and unbroken path as far as possible on the wearer’s body; they should be able to retain their self, whether the wearer is moving, stationery, seated or standing. Also men carry certain necessities with them in their trouser pockets like wallet, keys, business card holder etc. One must see to it, this doesn’t look very bulky or it will spoil the crisp look required to be carried in a formal wear. The one thing that the stylish corporate officials look forward to during the weekdays is Friday dressing. Friday is that day when you can afford to be cool and casual at work but yet retain the essential touch of professionalism. Friday dressing is about being yourself at work and expressing yourself with the clothes that you are comfortable with. It’s about being different from the rest and yet keeping it a little formal.
Once the weekday and work is done, the men are ready to flaunt their casual and party wear. Casual doesn’t need to go over the board .You could just wear casual polo- shirts round necks and checked shirts for your weekend, team it with a light coloured jeans and you’re ready to hit the coffee shop. Also you can try the latest coloured denims which are in vogue everywhere, but team them with basic colours like white or black, you don’t want to look like fruit cake. You can also wear captioned t-shirt or cartoon
Blue Mangoes
Blue Mangoes is a one stop store for casual wear which is running for almost 3 years. They have a branch in Secuderabad as well as Banjara hills. You can find a range of internationally branded shoes, t- shirts, shirt trousers, belts, accessories and socks. They have a unique range of cartoon prints in their store. Around 30 to 40 types of cartoon printed t-shirts are available here. They also have a very nice range of unisexual socks which are not found elsewhere. They have a collection of designer shoes and clothes which is a must see. Blue Mangoes-6-3-249/A-1, Below Fusion 9, Banjara Hills, Road No 1. Tel-9246112221
R- Wardrobe
R Wardrobe is a well known store at Banjara hills which is running for almost 12 years and headed by after now. Mr. Raju Rupani and Rajesh Rupani. They have a variety of formal as well as casual wear for men. They offer a range of designer cotton shirts and formal trousers in all
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prints. But try to avoid cheesy captions because you don’t want to grab negative attention. Choose smart captions. Avoid any sort of print printed or floral shirts. You just can’t be caught wearing tackily printed shirts.
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Most companies do not allow jeans and denims on Fridays so lightweight pants and khakis would be the right choice. A pair of lightweight pants is the way to go. A pair of beige or khaki pants will feel lightweight, comfortable and breathable, and are perfect to wear at work. You could team it up with polo- shirts, checked shirts in brighter colours or even a white shirt, almost anything will compliment your khaki trousers, Rather than putting on your long sleeve button down , wearing a short sleeve one maintains the same amount of class, while reducing the amount of discomfort. And you can team it up with brown loafers or shoes. But never make your Friday wear too casual, always maintain the professional touch to your Friday attire.
Party animals come alive at night, reviving their energies on the dance floor. Most men are worried about what could be the right way to dress here. For a night out in the town, firstly choose something comfortable, and avoid any kind of formal wear. The first thought that comes to anyone’s mind when we think of pants or jeans, it’s jeans of course, they are more relaxing and comfortable, pair them with a contrasting shirt or t-shirt. When it comes to shirts, short slim fits are the best, solid colours work well, but one with a glossy effect provides an edge at the nightclub. Make sure you don’t make it too shiny or shimmery though. As for the feet, loafers look great, and for a classy feel you could wear dress shoes. Go with a bolder look at a party, without overdoing and ensuring the level of comfort. Carry your own style. Hit the city with the look that suits you the best. Have fun and stay stylish!!
fabrics. Casual checkered and striped shirts are also available in brands such as Mufti, Cooper stone, Fritzberg, Xposed etc. They also have casual kurtas for men and the coloured denims and trousers in vogue are also available here. R- Wardrobe- Ground floor, S.K Towers, Near Kamal Watch, Road No 1, Banjara Hills. Tel- 66620390 / 9848082136
Jade Blue
Jade Blue, the luxury lifestyle retail chain known for its breadth and depth of men’s fashion merchandise. Jade Blue makes it simple for men in Hyderabad to get those immaculate styles and good looks at one convenient location by offering some of the hottest fashion brands such as Energie, Gas, Ed Hardy, Izod, Levi’s, Pepe, United Colors Of Benetton, U.S. Polo, Nike, BlackBerrys, Indian Terrain, Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, ColorPlus, Zodiac, Arrow, Stanza, V.Xposed, Fritzberg and more. A complete range that caters to all age groups. Its has over 30 years of rich experience in bespoke tailoring and offers a collection of world’s best fabric brands. Jade Blue’s unique basket of premium Indian and international brands and in-house brands made from handpicked fabrics and designed by the company’s in-house design studio according to international fashion trends, yet matching the Indian requirements as well as its personalized customer service has helped the brand emerge as a favorite shopping destination. Jade Blue Lifestyle India Ltd. Parkciti Plaza, Banjara Hills, Road No1. Tel: 23307774 / 75/ 76
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Wedding What makes a wedding memorable? What does it take to make a wedding memorable? It has to be a splendid balance of impeccable décor, pleasing aura, beautiful wedding-trees, aisle runners, flowers, great food of course and many others. A creative mind is needed finally, to amalgamate these elements in an order which delights every guest. Everything has to be as beautiful and grand as possible. We would leave no stones unturned to make sure that every minute detail is taken care of to make it a memorable event. Here we state below the vital ingredients which combine and make any royal nuptial, an occasion to remember for a long time to come… INVEST IN THE RIGHT PURPOSE…
That’s right, people! Marriage happens only once, but the memory remains afresh forever. Families don’t mind spending more money than ever on their son or daughter’s big day. For a lot of people, it’s a matter of priorities, as it should be – they have thought things through and the idea of a big wedding and all that goes with it (fun times with family, a great party and so on) are worth it. The experience of the perfect wedding is worth more than the alternatives of where they can spend that money.
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I really love weddings, the decorations and the feeling of attending it, the way bride and groom are dressed up is outstanding. Lavish spread of cuisine, chats and desserts are my favorite part. Finally you get to meet all your friends and as relatives at a wedding. Komal Sihotia, Student house, and people have fun. The house is lit up with lights and decorated with flowers. It’s a moment of a lifetime.
CAKE THAT MATTERS
Wedding cakes are always remembered and you will want it to be an extension of yourself at the wedding. As a tradition, the cake is your gesture to the guests showing your appreciation for their attendance and a way of offering the blessings of your union to everyone. Pick a design for cake that you’ll look back and remember fondly as something that represented you and your life-partner and the special day you shared together.
ADDING LIFE TO THE EVENT (Décor)
A well-done décor spices up the occasion and to light up the day. A lot of people always want to involve them to make sure it is really perfect. Décor is not just a thoughtful colour scheme and carefully arranged
Mantra flowers; it creates and sets the stage for any event. What would a play be without the sets and backdrops? It would be bland and boring with no visual interest. The same holds true for an event. The event is your play and it needs the sets and backdrops to set the stage, create the atmosphere and stimulate and energize the guests. Important elements of décor and ambience include – colour scheme, lighting, special effects, flowers, aisle runners, table number placards, table linens and décor, chair coverings, centerpieces, signage, party favours and many others (depending also on the personal preferences). With any wed-
ding it is often the reception which will require the most planning and attention to detail. Your wedding reception will be the biggest party you will ever organize and as such it is important that your wedding reception decoration is perfect. Venue’s can often be the deciding factor when it comes to how your reception will look. When thinking about your decoration you need to take into account several factors including – style of the wedding, wedding theme, budget and venue.
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FOOD AND THOUGHT
Wedding is incomplete without a grand gastronomical feast! Food, along with music, dance and merriment plays a huge role in the great Indian wedding. It can be a grueling task picking and choosing the food that you wish to serve. It’s important to know in prior the likes and preferences of guests (whether they are vegans or they do no mind indulging in non-vegetarian). You can get wildly creative with desserts in particular. A small section of the buffet table can be dedicated to desserts if you like. Go crazy with desserts like tiramisu, cheesecakes and fresh fruit mousses. It just requires a good amount of thought, and the assistance of a good wedding planner. After all, no one knows your guests better than you and your spouse to be.
It’s a fascinating tour of life, begins with a lot of celebrations rituals n the most special bond between 2 people. Not just a bond between the couple but a new relation between the 2 families. With each passing day I explore learn and experience the new things marriage has to offer me. -Harshit, Dentist
MEHENDI
How can we forget all the beautiful ladies applying mehendi on their hands, you cannot see a single female without mehendi applied on their hands, it’s a signature of a wedding.
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“Why do we all marry? Because romance is not the only element of life. We should also know the sense of responsibility, the feeling of belongingness, suspense, irony, stupidity, tragedy, loving someone and being loved.” Prabhjyot, Teacher
SANGEET
For Sangeet the preparations starts in full swing in advance. The family members and friends rehearse on dance numbers to perform at Sangeet. This is a time of joy and everyone is indulged in fun. Be it the bride’s parents or grooms, they are pulled to dance on the occasion. Peppy songs are selected as matched to the wedding occasion like the famous ones are now Tere mast mast do nain (Dabang), Soni de nakhre (Partner), Mauja hi Mauja (Jab We Met) and many others.
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Put your best foot forward with the stylish collection of footwear. As they say, diamonds are the best friend of a female so are sandals. 1. Bridal wear elevator pencil heel with Swarovski. Price Rs. 2695/-
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OMEGA- Sea-master, Planet Ocean. Rubber strap, blue dial, automatic chronometer. Rs 3, 43,200/-
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2012 New launch OMEGA-Sea master, Planet Ocean Automatic, surgical steel, chronograph, date, sapphire crystal, chronometer. Rs.3, 58,800/-
2012 New launch Rado-(D-star)-latest. Automatic surgical steel, hi-tech ceramic, chronograph, date, sapphire crystal. Rs 1, 48,200/-
KAMAL WATCHES
Address: 6-3-349/25, SK Towers, Beside Midways Bakery, Nagarjuna Circle, Road No 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034. Ph: 040-66463366
Enhancing the beauty of gifts. Wrapp22 is all about enhancing & creating a unique glimpse of gifts given on occasions. The goal of Wrap 22 is to provide quality packing in timely manner according to your style and budget. 1
1. 7 piece wedding set. This set can be used to display jewellery, clothes, engagement ring, has a cashbox, basket to put fruits and flowers etc. All in all, one set perfect for the wedding. Price: Rs.4000/-
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Wed d in g Of The Month
Rachna & Dilpreet
Satpal & Gurleen
A Gala Affair! It was Tanpreet Kaur & Gurpreet Singh Bagga’s wedding at city’s outskirt. The stage was beautifully decorated in shades of pink, Dj Setup was also done. Lip smacking lavish spread of Italian, Indian & Chinese cuisine including cocktails was served to the guests. The wedding celebration was on till wee hours in the morning. Around 2000 people attended the wedding it was a mixed gathering of Socialites, Businessmen, Relatives and close friends, everyone had a great time.
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Ranveer, Charanjeet & Gurmit
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Calling All Foodies NAME OF THE DISH – Chicken Peri Peri CUISINE – South-African Main Course
RUCI & IDONI BISTRO
Ruci & Idoni is themed with an aim of giving the guests a larger than life western dining experience through the ambience, range of food and beverages and their presentation. Tablet Menu is one such offering at the Bistro which makes the experience even more special and interesting as for the guests they can browse through the whole menu on a touch screen with a detailed description and an illustrative picture of each dish – so you have an idea of what your dish is and how it will look before it’s actually served on the table. The menu of this Bistro includes a tantalizing range of delicacies and an array of beverages from the kitchens of America, Germany, Italy and France served in kingsize portions. The exotic delights on the menu have been decided very meticulously, where the guests can choose from a range of appetizing starters that are uniquely presented such as Soup in a bun, lamb chops cutlet and so on. The main course array includes interesting vegetarian dishes like Greek aubergine moussaka, Gnocchi pasta and Cajun grilled river sole, Half roast spring chicken, shrimp rigatoni, mushroom and chicken canelloni in the non vegetarian spread and side dishes like potato mash with garlic and cheese (veg) and most delicacies are served on platters with healthy accompaniments – attractive salads, delicious potato wedges & sauces with food and freshly baked cookies with a choice of white / brown sugar are served with tea and coffee. The décor of Ohri’s Ruci & Idoni is a mystical blend of Black and Red which spreads across its interiors and furnishings, creating a contemporary ambience. Address: 1ST Floor, Urmila Towers, Opp Rainbow Hospital, Road No 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Tel: 64551000, 64552000
Available at - Bistro Priced at Rs. 260/INGREDIENTS African peri peri chilies (substitute red chilly) - 200gm Garlic (chopped) – 20 gms Cilantro – one bunch Fresh lemon juice – 10 ml Fresh Orange juice – 20 ml Olive oil – 5 ml Salt to taste Pepper to taste Chicken Breast - one METHOD OF PREPARATION - Soak chilies overnight and make a paste of the same. - Marinate the chicken breast with chili paste and other ingredients except orange juice. - Grill the marinated chicken breast. SAUCE - Chili paste, chopped garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, pepper and salt. - Mix all together - Sauce should be served cold. - Accompanied by mashed potato and grilled vegetables. - Garnished with fresh herbs.
We all love eating ice-creams but because of the high calories we tend to put on some extra pounds. For dessert lovers, Yogobon is the right place, yummy and healthy frozen yogurt with variety of flavours and toppings. It’s made from yogurt which is low in fat and calorie so now one can indulge in as much as one wants. The yogurt bases include regular flavours like Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate to exotic flavours like Peach and Blueberry Cheesecake! Jazz up your yogurts with their toppings like fruit poppers, oreos and more or go for one of their custom desserts like Kiss Me I’m Irish (with hazelnut fudge) and Chunky Monkey (with marshmallows). And when you’re bored of trying all the combos, go for some yummy smoothies and parfaits made with the same frozen yogurts. 1 mini swirl: Rs. 30/-
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Unique Chocolate Bouquets and Baskets
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Like most of the girls Ekta is also a chocolate freak, she happened to casually learn the basics of chocolate making from a friend. On a relaxed weekend she experimented with her chocolate making skill and served it to a guest who visited her house. Less did Ekta know that she will get her first order the very same day. The guest was a very well known caterer and she placed an order of 4kg chocolates. Since then there is no looking back for this chocolate lover, she made her passion her profession and expanded her business. She named her company as “Chocolicous....mould it your way” Her Specialty in Chocolate Delicacies a few to mention are:
Few of her specialties in Chocolate Flavors are:
Chocolate Tree (1feet to 5 feet tall)
Rainbow Chocó
Chocolate Baskets (also balloon hampers)
Purple Passion
Chocolate Bouquets
Kiwi Groove
Baby announcements hamper
Litchi Oasis
Printed Edible chocolate Slabs
Mango Swirl
Aquarium chocolate
Strawberry Rise
Chocolate Sizzler platters
Orange Charlie
Gold coins
Raisin Freak
Chocolate- boxes, potli’s, & bowls
Nutty Treat
Concept packing
The above flavors are her own invention, which are not available in the market. Along with the above flavors, she combines more than 45 flavors together. She also has unique moulds bought from the USA, for baby announcement like Prams, booties, etc. Price range Chocolate per kg - Rs 900/Chocolate Baskets - Rs 1000 onwards (minimum Rs 1000/- & goes on) Chocolate Bouquets - Rs 500 onwards (minimum Rs 500/- & goes on) Yes, she does take customized orders, for everything that is related to chocolate. It’s been two and a half years now to her company; all her customers leave it on her and trust her creativity. All that she ask them is their budget and the occasion for which it is to be gifted.
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Two souls with a single thought, two hearts that beat as one
John Keats
It was an absolute “no-no” business from both Ashu’s n Vicky’s sides before they met for the sake of their parents, and a supposedly 5-10 minutes chat, turned out to be a happy ever after! Ashu- I was in the final year of my degree program and was 21 when I met Vicky. It all started when one of my aunt who happened to be a close friend of Vicky’s aunt too and who was on a lookout for a Punjabi girl, got to know about me. At that time I was staying with my maternal grandparents in Punjab and my parents were in Delhi. I was called back home to my parents place for a ‘so – called’ family get 46 SEPTEMBER, 2012
together. Little did I know that a surprise or rather a shock was awaiting me with a marriage proposal on the cards! I wasn’t ready for the marriage at all but decided to take it very sportily, just to experience it. They came to my place in Delhi. Vicky and I were supposed to talk to each other for a while. Those few minutes turned into an hour, from an hour to two and the best part, we dint realize it till we heard a knock
on the door and were asked to come out. I was talking more about my friends, college life, things we did at our college ‘the masti’ etc. In the very beginning we made it clear to each other that neither of us was ready for marriage, so we exchanged our numbers and ended up on a note to be friends. With this in mind they left the home, just to return in half an hour for a ‘roka’ ceremony. It came to me as an utter
Vicky - We had our family business in Hyderabad and I was working to grow in my business when my parents asked me to settle down and settling down in those days meant an indication to marry a girl they had selected. After short listing not 1 but 4 girls they decided that it was time for me to come and decide on 1. And I was called to Delhi. It was in the year 1993, the month was June and it was a Sunday. From both the sides, marriage was not on the cards. I was talking all about my business, what is it that we do, my job profile in my family business etc. (As I had already crossed my college days with an engineering degree in hand). Though, we had no intentions of marrying, but yes, we did talk about the elements required for a successful marriage. After meeting Ashu, we were supposed to meet the other three girls shortlisted by my parents but I was not at all up for it and that is when I made up my mind to finalize her, I actually felt I could spend my life with her. The very next moment we were at the P.C.O (as there were no mobile phones that time) to inform Ashu’s family that we will be back in half an hour for a ceremony of ‘roka’.
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care of my home and family. We had many beautiful holiday trips together and we have been to many wonderful places around the world. We explore, we enjoy, and we have fun at all the places we visit. With so many years’ together and seeing ups and downs, we have grown in our relationship.
shock! I was in a dilemma and didn’t know what to do. But I went with the flow.
Vicky - Initially we were staying as a joint family and we both loved it, but our parents insisted us to live our lives independently so we bought this house and ever since then, we live here. With 18 years of marriage, of course there have been times when we need to be really patient and compromise to make our relation stronger. Now that we both have understood it well, we make sure, we follow the golden rule. And yes, we all give each other a lot of space. She has her own circle of friends, I have my office. But still we make sure to spend time with our kids and take them out. Holidaying is something we all love.
Rapid Fire “We learned a lot about each other and the best part was when we had a fight in an ice-cream parlor and decided to split! We dint speak for a couple of days, that is when we realized how much we valued each other.”
Ashu - Then, an year of courtship ensued. “We learned a lot about each other and the best part was when we had a fight in an ice-cream parlor and decided to split! We dint speak for a couple of days, that is when we realized how much we valued each other.” Though we laugh on that incident now but that is one memory we will never forget. Anyways, after 15 restless days we
What according to you is the secret of successful marriage? Vicky- Compromise and patience. Ashu- Giving space and yes patience, but I am still working on it (Chuckles). A hurdle you both came over together? Vicky- The split we had during the courtship period. Ashu - Agrees to the same.
again met and here we are together for the rest of our lives.
The best holiday destination till now? Vicky- Switzerland. Ashu- Europe.
Vicky - Initially I used to call her every 2-3 days then slowly we started talking every day. I was given a fixed pocket money to make calls. I visited Delhi and Punjab frequently just to meet her. We got engaged in September 1993. A year later we got married.
Your strengths Vicky - Patience, and the research I do on all the issues that come across; whether it is a holiday destination or a business prospect. Ashu- My husband, my kids, family and friends.
Ashu – We got married in 1994. For our 1st trip we went to Vaishno Devi. My elder daughter was born in 1996. I am a homemaker and I love taking
The best thing about you both being together. Vicky - We understand each other, we share a lot of things. Ashu - We are growing more mature in our relationship.
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TWO WHEELS HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET BOB
Stripped down to bare essentials and as naked as law allows, the Dyna FXDB Street Bob is as pure a cruiser bike as can get. Ever since it was introduced in the market, the bike has been the personification of an attitude-laden motorcycle that has redefined the way custom bikes are looked at. In terms of its design, the Dyna FXDB Street Bob is true to its bobber roots, featuring - a redesigned solo seat, a chopped rear fender without support covers, a top triple clamp with an integrated riser, a wrinkle-back low-profile tank console with an electronic speedometer, a retro-style LED tail light, a Street Bob air-cleaner trim ring, a stainless steel, internally-wired mini ape-hanger handlebar, a wrinkle-black battery box and belt guard and Black Steel Laced wheels with Michelin Scorcher tires. The Street Bob, is powered by a rubber-mounted 1584cc Twin Cam 96 V-Twin engine with an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 92 lb/ft of torque and mated to a six-speed Cruise Drive transmission. What’s important to know about this bike is that, despite having lived in a bygone era, the bike still stands tall in today’s market as one of the best cruiser bikes in HarleyDavidson’s fold. Back when the bobber scene was in full effect, bike makers like Harley-Davidson were churning out one awesome bike after another. But even if those days are long gone, Harley is keeping the spirit alive with a bike like the Dyna FXDB Street Bob.
BMW R1250GS BMW R1250GS, has been spied during testing, showing many upgrades over the current R1200GS. The clearest evidence that the bike is water-cooled comes from the position of the exhaust port, which is now at the base of the motor. This would be impossible with an air-cooled engine, because the exhaust valves would get too hot. With an aircooled motor they need to be at the front of the motor to get maximum benefit from the airflow. The single-sided swing arm has changed sides with the exhaust system now running down the right of the bike. The bodywork is familiar in terms of the overall styling but again has been given a complete overhaul. While the design of the BMW R1250GS looks to be more of a refreshing of the current R1200GS, immediately apparent are the LED running light and other modern features that have become standard in the class. The motor is obviously brand new and the cylinder heads look to sit higher on the bike than previously on the older GS. Also different on the new engine is the orientation of the cylinder heads. Now rotated 90 degrees forward, throttle bodies are situated above the combustion chambers while the exhaust exits from underneath the cylinder heads instead of from the front. We predict exhaust shields to be among the first of the aftermarket accessories to be offered. Front braking is enhanced with the use of radial-mount front brake calipers. ABS will be standard equipment, as evidenced by the wheel-speed ring on the front wheel, which will undoubtedly play a role in a new tractioncontrol system. We also expect an updated form of BMW’s ESA electronic suspension adjustment. 48 SEPTEMBER, 2012
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Harley-Davidson, has earned a reputation as the preeminent, motorcycle for those looking to scratch their itch for customization. And for those riders who want a head start on building their dream custom motorcycle, the Dyna Super Glide Custom model is an ideal choice. This stylish performer’s long, low profile fender is enhanced by a lowslung, two-up ribbed seat that, together with a stainless steel mini pull-back handlebar, creates a lean look on the front end. The Dyna Super Glide Custom also features a sport wrap-around rear fender with painted supports, a chrome low-profile tank console with an electronic speedometer and a full set of Chrome Steel Laced wheels. Inside all the chrome and steel awesomeness, the Dyna Super Glide Custom is powered by a 1584 cc Twin Cam 96 engine that’s perfectly suited to rumble along any surface while shifting smoothly with the 6-speed cruise drive gearbox, creating a ride that not only emphasizes styling substance, but also has the meat and power worthy of the Harley-Davidson name. For anybody that’s looking into scoring a Harley-Davidson in the near future, the Dyna Super Glide Custom’s combination of customizable aesthetics and impressive power train performance makes it an ideal choice. After all, there’s a reason why this bike is so popular amongst hardcore riders the world over.
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MOTOGUZZI V7 The new Moto Guzzi V7 Special has the style of the Seventies but with the ride quality of today. Moto Guzzi, had a head start when it introduced the retro-styled V7. That’s because the small block, air-cooled V-twin engine was a direct and surprisingly little-changed descendant of the V50 that appeared in the late Seventies, itself a product of Guzzi engineer Lino Tonti, who also worked on the V7 Sport Telaio Rosso, Guzzi’s early Seventies superbike inspired the style of the current V7. The wide spread of torque and responsive engine compensated for only 42bhp, but for 2012 the V7 has had a major makeover which includes a significant power hike. New cylinder heads and pistons are matched to a car-type single, central throttle body feeding each cylinder, the engine management has been refined and the cylinder cooling fins restyled with a more rounded, period look. The result is a 12 per cent increase in power to 50bhp – more than the W800, though still 17 bhp short of the Bonneville – and a major increase in the amount and spread of low-rev torque. Guzzi says that although the maximum is quoted at 2,800 rpm there might be more below that figure but its dyno doesn’t measure at any lower revs. Another useful improvement is in fuel economy. The V7, was always good but the new version is 10 per cent better, according to Guzzi, which claims 64 mpg in mixed riding. As the fuel tank is a gallon larger than before at 4.8 gallons, that should mean a range of more than 300 miles. The V7 Racer, is an ode to the original red-frame V7 Sport Telaio Rosso, housing its legendary 90-degree V-twin engine inside the frame, a creation of famed engine designer Giulio Cesare Carcano. It harkens back to the days when racing wasn’t about fully-padded spacesuits and leaning so low that your knees touch the ground. It’s a throwback, and design-minded riders are certainly going to love this bike. It’s flat-out beautiful. SEPTEMBER, 2012 49
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Techno Progress NIKE FUEL BAND
MOTOROLA MOTOACTV Your Personal Trainer and DJ…
MotoActv is a cutting-edge fitness tracker and smart MP3 player packed into a small, sweat proof and stylish device. Accusense Technology and GPS track your workout data like time, distance, speed, calories burned and heart rate. You can monitor your performance for running, cycling, golf and over 40 other activities directly on your device and online at the MotoActv Training Portal. The smart MP3 player stores hours and hours of your favorite songs and actually learns what tunes motivate you the most. Motorola’s incredibly capable MotoActv fitness device can tackle just about any fitness task, such as - tracking workouts via GPS and connecting to headsets via Bluetooth and it serves as a very tiny digital music player. Yet, if you’re looking for a simple tool to measure daily activity and provide holistic advice on how to shed some pounds, this training tool isn’t for you. To survive the elements and tough workouts, the device is both sweat and water resistant. The screen also boasts a chemically treated Gorilla Glass coating designed to shrug off scratches and cracks. Running a bona fide version of Google’s Android OS, the MotoActv is more like a mini computer than an ordinary music player. It shares a kinship with the unique Wimm watch and possibly the upcoming Basis Band monitor. It has an internal accelerometer that serves as a pedometer. 50 SEPTEMBER, 2012
Embedded into the bracelet’s face, the Fuel Band has 20 LED lights which indicates how close you are to achieving your daily fuel goal. There are also 100 white LEDs which spell out your total steps taken, calories burned and your fuel number for the day. By design and logically, the information resets everyday at 12 am, since the goals are designed around a single day. Unlike many of today’s smart phones and similar products, the Fuel Band doesn’t use a micro or mini USB port. Instead the clasp doubles as a USB plug, though Nike includes a cord for those using a desktop or who aren’t comfortable plugging the band directly into their computer’s USB port. Once plugged in, you’ll need to head to Nikeplus.com/ setup, where you’ll be prompted to download the accompanying software. Once installed, you’ll be walked through a quick setup process where upon you’ll enter your age, height, weight as well as your desired daily fuel goal. You can later customize the Fuel number to whatever you’d like, but Nike offers three presets - 2000 (normal), 3000 (active day) and 5000 (high-energy day). If you’ve got a Nike account, you can login immediately or sign up. After that, you’ll just need to charge your Fuel Band to full, which takes about 3-4 hours and you’ll be off and exercising.
Price Rs 3600 /-
SAMSUNG S PEBBLE
Announced alongside the Samsung Galaxy S III, the Samsung S Pebble is a small accessory MP3 player to accompany your phone. The idea, it seems, is to give you the option of extracting a few tracks from your phone so you can take them with you on the go. Okay, so your phone is also very portable, but the S Pebble is designed for those mobile moments when you don’t want to take your phone. The S Pebble has a 4GB capacity for you to fill with music but the clever thing is that you can plug it straight into your phone with the right cable and transfer songs across directly. You can use a computer in the conventional fashion if you prefer, with both cables coming in the box. There is a large clip on the back to attach it to your bag or clothes. The S Pebble is tiny in the hand, reminiscent of the Apple iPod shuffle, which is essentially what this device is. It measures 32.5 x 43. 2 x 13.2 mm and is a featherweight 13.1g. The touch controls sit on the face of the device and there are three additional slider switches around the side. One of these controls power, the others cover repeat/ shuffle and Sound Alive.
Latest techno gadget that I’ve come across is the voice controlled alarm. The voiceactivated Moshi will use its digital AM/FM tuner to provide the wake-up music, and it can also lull you to sleep with your own music by hooking up an external source through a line-in jack. Snooze time is the industry standard nine minutes, allowing you to roll back into your stupor simply by whispering the correct instruction. You can even tune the radio and set the alarm via voice, but those things are probably best done when you aren’t moaning groggily and slurring the words. I simply love this gadget. Esha Hindocha, Socialite
“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart” have attained a feat without the guidance of a teacher. Teacher’s Day seeks to acknowledge this very contribution of teachers. I deeply believe that we should always step forward to celebrate this day in the noble profession. A teacher’s job is not only to teach but to inspire.”
Teachers’ Day is a day that is dedicated to the hard work of the teacher all year long, a day that is a complete tribute to the teachers all around the country. A teacher is a very important and integral part of every individual’s life. After family, the person whom a child looks up to is a teacher. Each of us has that one special teacher in our life that we cannot forget, that one teacher who came to us when we cried sitting in a corner, that teacher who imparted knowledge to us not only academically but morally as well, that teacher who encouraged and supported us during our lows and that teacher whom we would always thank from the bottom of our heart. September 5th is the birth anniversary of one of the modern India’s most notable Teacher and philosopher, the Late Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. We have observed it ever since his passing away as our country’s Teachers’ Day. We take pride in the thoughts and teachings of this Guru of the Gurus, someone who possessed the qualities of a Rishi and a Raja and therefore he was considered a Rajarshi. Teachers are considered the mentors, who not only guide a person academically, but also instill moral and ethical values into him. Teachers open up young minds, showing them the wonders of the intellect and the miracle of being able to think. A teacher is a person who always helps everybody to acquire the knowledge and always stands beside the students when they have a problem. Minal Bhansali, Student of Villa Marie Degree College says “A true teacher is not someone who just teaches academic lessons to his/her students. Rather, he/she is like a guide, who helps the students in each and every sphere of life, by giving the right advice. They are future makers. None of the achievers in this world
When asked a teacher about what she felt about teacher’s day - “Teaching is not just my profession it is my passion; teacher’s day is very important for every teacher as we not only educated the children but impart them with knowledge. Besides teaching students academic values, I believe in imparting the students with moral values also. I teach intermediate students who are in a crucial phase of life, where they are out of school and are exposed to sudden freedom. I try to be strict with the girls, but have always been a guide and a friend to my students. I have always believed in imparting balanced knowledge of academics along with moral values to my students”- said Kiran Thakur, Civics lecturer at Villa Marie College. The student teacher relationship has always been a dicey one. It is said if you like your teacher you will love the subject and if you don’t like the teacher you will never understand the subject. To this, Tanushree, a Student of St. Francis College adds “My favorite lecturer is Smita Madam and she teaches us cost accounting. That is one of the reasons I love cost accounting and also find it easier to understand and study.”
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Students take it as an honor to celebrate teachers’ day, they take the opportunity of this special day to express their gratitude and appreciation for teachers. Teachers mold the lives of the students and they also influence them positively. Lessons learnt from teachers remain with their students throughout their life. Teachers break down barriers and reach
into the souls of the students. Manya Reddy, final year student of advertising from Villa Marie College says – “Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important people of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth. A good teacher is like a candle, it consumes to light the way for others. The tradition of obeying teachers is rooted in India’s past, but teachers are neglected at present. I would just say that a teacher, who opens a school door, closes a prison.” In India, we believe in “Acharya Devo Bhava”, which means that the teacher is the only person next to God, as it is the teacher who tells us the meaning of the word God. Thus, this day is celebrated in honor and respect of the teacher who helps us, by gently pushing and prodding the students to fulfill their best potential.
- By Chandni Parekh
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ROBERT PATTINSON
H O L L Y W O O D
The New Lyricist!! Surprised aren’t you?? The Twilight series heartthrob is writing songs these days. We never thought that our lover boy is multi talented. Or are we just underestimating him? Or maybe, just it’s a result of his recent break up with his twilight co star Kristen Stewart. Ok, so you don’t know that Kristen Stewart cheated on Robert Pattinson by hooking up with Rupert Sanders, the director of Snow White and the Huntsman. Rupert Sanders is a director, married, 42 years old with 2 kids and KStew is 22, unmarried and dating Robert Pattinson. The news is that both of them hooked up on the sets of this movie and because of KStew’s infidelity Robert Pattinson broke up with her. Robert Pattinson has otherwise kept mum about his break up but media is speculating that he might bare his soul and unleash his pain through his writing just the way Taylor Swift does in her songs. “I’ve been writing a lot of stuff recently,” Rob said, when asked about his music by MTV. “With Twilight coming to a close, I feel more comfortable doing that. I miss it. I might do some stuff soon,” he added. We can’t help but think that it’s a way of getting over his break up. But, we are badly awaiting these songs.
MILEY CYRUS’S Surprising New Get Up! The teenage star sensation Miley Cyrus (High School Musical Fame) is known for her extraordinary style, singing and acting, a deadly combo indeed. She is a torch bearer for the young teenage girls who follow her in every way. Recently, Miley Cyrus posted pictures of her new hairdo (blond pixie cut) on her twitter account. She is also flaunting her new look wearing colorful pants, a black bra and a see through top. She calls this self love. “It was just one of those CUHHH-RAZY pant days,” Miley included as a caption with this image. Since debuting the blonde pixie cut, Miley has been met with criticism (from Tyler the Creator and others) and support (from a similar-looking Ellen DeGeneres and others), but she’s remained resolute in her view of the new look. So, now the young teenage girls have another daring look that they can follow from their favorite teenage rock star, Miley Cyrus. Oh wait, did I not tell you that it’s not only the teenagers following this look , stars like Ellen DeGeneres (American standup comedian, television host and actress) have also appreciated Miley’s new look and emulated it too. “Good going Miley, keep it up!” is all we can say to the young blonde starlet.
MARISA MILLER POSES for Men’s Fitness September 2012 Issue What happens when, an American model like Marissa Miller poses for a men’s magazine like Men’s Fitness? For the uninformed, Marissa Miller is known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and her work for Victoria’s Secret. She is considered a sex symbol, she ranked #1 on Maxim magazine’s 2008 “Hot 100” list and in FHM’s global 2010 “Sexiest Women in the World” poll. Yes she is that hot, sexy, babe on the rocks. No prizes for guessing, she sizzles and gets the heart thumping. The 34-yearold Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beauty donned barely-there beachwear for the hot to trot spread, lining the publication’s pages, while dishing about physical well-being and offering life advice. She advices the men to “Take care of your body in the best way you can, and that includes your skin. My mom always told me, what you do now to help or harm your body will show up in five years. Find a sport or physical activity that you are passionate about - for me, its surfing or stand up paddle boarding. Just being outside is enough to reset and feel energized. Always challenge yourself. Try something new or find a way to elevate your goals. You can grow only when you are pushed beyond your comfort zone and face your fears. “If you have friends who bring out the worst in you, cut them loose,” She adds. Yes, she does it again and in what style! Sound advice Mrs. Miller. Men, are you listening?? 52 SEPTEMBER, 2012
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ANUSHKA AND RANVEER Call it quits
B O L L Y W O O D
The “Band Baaja Baraat” duo Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh have finally called it quits to their “rocking” relationship. The couple was seen moving in and out of their relationship for the past 3 years. Though, they never declared it publicly that they were dating, they were seen together on quite a few occasions since their first movie together. There seemed to be minor hiccups in their relationship when Ranveer got linked up with Sonakshi Sinha, but things got smooth when they vacationed in the romantic city of Paris together. The source said, “However, something went wrong and Ranveer called off the relationship. He has been openly telling everyone that he is no longer dating Anushka and is single.” A friend of the actor said, “The reason behind their break-up is something that only the two would be able to say. Ranveer has been vocal about it to his friends while Anushka is yet to inform her close aides.” The reason behind their break up is hard to guess. All we can do is to speculate, is Ranveer Singh a real life Ricky Behl, Aadat se Majbur? This, only time will tell.
KAREENA The One Night Stand Diva! For all you Bebo lovers, this one comes as happy news. Recently, Kareena Kapoor got voted as “The One Night Stand Diva” by The Filmfare Youth’s Poll. She’s beaten her other popular contemporaries like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra. So what makes Bebo so desirable among the men? She made it to the news charts with a “Zero figure” for Tashan. Is it her sexy figure that dizzies the men? She has an all famous winning attitude that sails her through ups and downs, is it her never say die attitude? Or is it her ultra stylish looks that make the men go gaga over her? One of these, none of these or all of these? Make a guess. The poll results showed that it’s her “soon-tobe-married” status that does the trick. We all know she is the future Begum of the Chote Nawab, Saif Ali Khan. What makes her the most desirable is the fact that she is “Oh-so-desired” by so many men. Apart from this, we all would agree that she is a “die-for-combo” of sexiness and cuteness, which makes her so irresistible. All we can say is that, the soon to be Mrs. Saif Ali Khan couldn’t get more popular than this. All she must be singing right now is “Shukranallah”!
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THE NEW DAD ON THE BLOCK Vivek Oberoi!! It’s raining babies in Bollywood. The quest to be proud parents started with Abhishek Bacchan and Aishwarya Rai Bacchan being parents of a darling daughter Aradhya Bacchan, and then it was Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupati being proud parents of a little girl, followed by Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra being blessed by a baby boy. Following their footsteps are Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva, the proud Oberoi’s. Priyanka Alva, whom Vivek Oberoi married on 29th October 2010, is 2 months into her first pregnancy. And Vivek Oberoi, the “Dad-to-be”, is obviously all excited and pumped up about it. The baby is expected somewhere in February as “Vivek has apparently requested everyone to give him time off for around 20 days, so he can be with Priyanka at the time”, as told to reporters. There is yet another exciting news that is comforting the Oberoi household these days. The news is that Meghna Oberoi, Vivek Oberoi’s Sister, is also expecting. Isn’t this a power packed, exciting news?? This truly calls for a double celebration for the Oberoi’s. We wish the “Mothers-To-Be” an All the Best, the “Papas-To-Be” a “Happy-Nappy-Changing” experience and the “GrandParents-to-Be” a merry making time ahead.
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ILLEANA D’CRUZ To Star With Hottie Shahid Kapoor Illeana starrer Julayi has fared well at the box office. Ileana D’cruz has done a decent job in the film. After a long time she has got a hit film in Tollywood. Her next film on which she has pinned a lot of hope is Devudu Chesina Manushulu opposite Raviteja. If this movie does well at the box-office then Ileana will be back in the top league of heroines in Tollywood. Her debut film in Bollywood Anurag Basu’s Barfi is getting ready for release in September. Now she has got a new film in Bollywood in which she will be romancing against Shahid Kapoor. It is Ramesh Taurani’s film and he has signed Shahid and Ileana for his film, ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’. Rajkumar Santhoshi will be directing this film. We really feel that the lead pair is going to light up the silver screen. When her career is not faring too well in Telugu movies, she is getting more offers from Hindi films. Lucky girl, isn’t she? Looks like she has started a fresh innings now! Let’s see how her Bollywood innings are. We wish her all the best for her Bollywood sojourn.
ACTOR NANI
SAMANTHA
Gets Hitched!
Is Back in Action
Nani, the successful actor is all smiles these days. One reason is that his recent release Eega is a super hit and this is getting him a lot of other attractive film offers. And the second reason is even bigger than the first one. He got engaged to his love Anjana in a private ceremony in Vizag on the 12th August afternoon at 1.03 pm. Nani exchanged engagement rings with Anjana on the same day. Not too long ago, the actor condemned all media reports regarding his impending nuptials. The bride-to-be is a Vizag-based software engineer who is dating the actor for quite some time now. According to the buzz, the two met in Vizag a few years ago when Nani was an RJ in the city and the friendship soon grew into love. The couple is likely to tie the knot by the end of this year. After his engagement with Anjana, Nani took to his Twitter page to share the news. The actor tweeted, “I am engaged” Later, he added, “Some people are still confused, I denied rumors that I am getting engaged to a Facebook friend and I still deny it. Forget Facebook and Orkut that didn’t exist when we first met.” The budding Telugu actor also introduced his girlfriend to his fans on Twitter. Besides posting their engagement picture, Nani tweeted, “Thank you all for the love and wishes .
Here is good news for the fans of Mahesh, Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya, and Ram Charan. Samantha is now fit and is back to work. She suffered due to a skin related disease which did not allow her to come out in the sun. Several of her movies like Autonagar Suriya, Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Siddharth movie, Yevadu, Eto Vellipoindhi Manasu were stalled midway. She had reported that she will return to work on 20th July but it did not materialize. But now ‘All is well’. She participated in the ‘trial shoot’ of Nandini Reddy’s current film with Siddharth. Sources say that Samantha looked very ‘weak’, so the director Nandini Reddy reportedly filmed a few shots to test whether there would be any mismatch of her physical appearance. Before she took off on health grounds, she shot for the film with hero Siddharth for major sequences. With Samantha back on sets now, producers are relieved now. She has to join the shoot of Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu and Seetamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu. We wish Samantha a very good health and we hope she stays in the pink of health always. We also wish her all the best for her upcoming movies.
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RORY MCILROY
VVS LAXMAN
THE US PGA CHAMPION
Bids Goodbye to International Cricket.
The 23-year-old Rory McIlroy returns to the world number one position in Golf. He is young and energetic and ready to go. The Northern Irishman became the second youngest player to reach the top of the world rankings in March but since then his position not been steady. McIlroy became the youngest man to win two majors since Spain’s Seve Ballesteros won the Masters, also at the age of 23, in 1980. His eight-shot margin of victory is a new record, surpassing Jack Nicklaus’s seven-stroke victory at Oak Hill in 1980. In addition, the Northern Irishman is now a multiple major winner at a younger age than Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who was four months older than McIlroy when he won his second major. “To sit up here and see this trophy and call myself a multiple major champion, not many people have done it and I’m very privileged to join such an elite list of names,” Said a visibly elated Mcllroy after the win. The surprise of the Championship was golfer David Lynn, who finished alone in second place at five under. The 38-year-old, who has only played in one other major, the 2003 Open where he finished 53rd, was rewarded with an automatic berth in the 2013 Masters. Fellow Englishman Ian Poulter mounted a serious challenge but then the day belonged to Rory. Also, Four-time US PGA winner Woods never really threatened the lead. The youngster is the new golfer on the block and we congratulate him for his success and wish him the best for his future!
Our very own Hyderabadi cricketer “Very very special” Laxman announced his retirement from international cricketing. The veteran cricketer looked all emotional as he announced his departure from the international cricketing scene. He mentioned playing for India as a dream come true and that he would like to give opportunities to youngsters to prove themselves. He played for India for 16 long years and it was extremely difficult to bid goodbye to those people with whom he has shared the same dressing room. Durban 2010 (96 vs. SA) was one of his favorite knocks that he would cherish. Laxman got his first Test half-century (51) in the second innings of his debut match against the South Africans but it took him another 29 innings before he got his first Test hundred – a fabulous 167 against Australia in the Sydney Test. Since then Laxman has gone on to get 16 more hundreds while notching up a total of 56 halfcenturies, with his highest being the monumental 281 against Australia in Kolkata which destroyed Australian captain Steve Waugh’s dream of conquering the ‘Final Frontier’. Laxman has played 134 Tests, amassing 8,781 runs at an average of 45.97 and hitting 17 hundreds. The Hyderabadi has always had a pair of safe hands and has pouched 135 Test catches too. Adios Laxman, we shall miss those fantastic sixes and fours from your bat!
SAINA MAKES HYDERABAD PROUD! Saina Nehwal, the ace shuttler from our very own Hyderabad, has done all of us proud. Yes, she has Made India proud on an international level but on a national level she has certainly done proud to the city of Nawabs, Hyderabad, her home town. She created history by becoming the first ever shuttler from India to win an Olympic medal at the 2012 Games held in London. She dedicated the medal to her father whom she termed as the reason behind her success. Her semifinal loss to China’s world no 1 Yihan Wang was heartbreaking but nevertheless she returned with a medal. She revealed that the loss came as a disappointment for her and she did not speak to anyone after the match. “I couldn’t believe that I’ve won an Olympic medal. It was only after giving a few interviews that the reality dawned on me.” She added in an interview. As far as her show in the quadrennial event is concerned, Saina is happy with her performance and says that the Olympics are one event where she doesn’t feel any pressure despite the worldwide attention. However, she did concede that going into the event there was an emotional pressure on her. As to how she is going to spend her break before she starts training, the Commonwealth gold medalist said she wants to enjoy the time and spend time with the family. We congratulate Saina Nehwal on her fantastic performance at the games. We also congratulate and wish good luck to Gagan Narang, Yogeshwar Dutt, Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar and Vijay Kumar. 58 SEPTEMBER, 2012
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EK THA TIGER A romantic thriller looked very promising prior to its release. But Off late we have seen enough of Salman Khan in mindless comedies and inflated action flicks. Aditya Chopra sketches his story on the unusual premise of what would happen if an Indian intelligence officer falls in love with a Pakistani spy. The conflicts in the love story come quite naturally through the animosity between the two neighboring nations, prevalent for decades.Tiger (Salman Khan) is an Indian intelligence officer who’s sent by RAW to Dublin to keep an eye on a science professor. Tiger flies down to Dublin, the Irish capital, to follow the Professor. And that is where he ends up meeting his lady love (Zoya) Katrina Kaif, the professor’s residence caretaker. Though Tiger knows that he is on a mission and he dare not fall in love, he loses his heart to Zoya until it turns out that even Zoya is on an undercover mission. Now Tiger has to choose between duty and love. If you are a Salman Khan fan, you would love it for sure and the movie might rake-in the moolah because of the superstar! It will certainly entertain you if you leave your brains outside the theatre! GANGS OF WASSEYPUR Despite its blood and gore, Anurag Kashyap’s follow up to his critically acclaimed film is a great social commentary. If the part 1 enthralled it also left the appetite whetted. What next level could Anurag possibly scale with part 2 as he carries forward his saga to the next generation? If Part 1 was all about Sardar Khan, then the sequel is all about the rise and subsequent fall of his stoner son, Faisal Khan. Gangs Part 2 takes off where the first part ended. Sardar’s (Manoj Bajpayee) sons take over their father’s legacy. Faizal, forever crafting a mix for his chillam, couldn’t care less until events and a scornful mother jolt him out of stoned apathy. The rest of the story follows the rise and his avenging Ramadhir Singh (Tigmanshu Dhulia) for his killing most of his family. With the ruthlessness of a pissed-off panther, Faizal goes on the warpath, a natural despot softened only when rushing towards his voluptuous lady. The women are as important to the proceedings as the men, if not more, even if deprived of screen time. Huma Qureshi’s Mohsina is a plucky stunner, who fearlessly keeps Faizal on a leash. The movie with a running time of a little over two and a half hours might feel a tad bit long but the tight screenplay, amazing dialogues and the very funky soundtrack keeps you glued to your seats. Even though the movie has a lot of gore and violence, there are many absolutely hilarious moments throughout the movie. With Gangs Part 2, Kashyap proves he is the Quentin Tarantino of Bollywood and that the industry can finally make a movie in which the story is the real hero.
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Cast – Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Johann Urb, Li Bingbing, Shawn Roberts and others. Alice (Milla) is captured by Umbrella Corporation once again and awakens in the heart of their operation facility; as she moves further in the complex, more of her past is unveiled and she continues to hunt for those responsible for the outbreak. Her quest takes her and her newfound allies from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow. After a mindblowing revelation, she is forced to rethink everything, finally finding out the truth about herself and the Umbrella Corporation. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA Cast – Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher and others. Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler), owner of Hotel Transylvania, a five-star resort for the world’s monsters, invites some of the most famous monsters to celebrate his daughter Mavis’ 118th birthday. Unexpectedly visited by Jonathan (voiced by Andy Samberg), an ordinary young traveler, Dracula must protect Mavis (voiced by Selena Gomez) from falling in love with him before it’s too late. BARFI Cast – Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana D’Cruz, Rupa Ganguly and others. Ranbir’s parents named him Murphy, but everyone calls him Barfi! Always ready with a prank up his sleeve, he’s quite the charmer, especially with the ladies! In Darjeeling, Barfi is the talk of the town. Even though he can neither speak nor listen! His bitter-sweet relationship with two beautiful young ladies - Shruti (Ileana D’cruz) and Jhilmil (Priyanka Chopra) sets in motion a chain of events that will turn his life upside down! HEROINE Cast – Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda, Shahana Goswami and others. Heroine is an upcoming Indian film cowritten and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. It revolves around the life of a once successful film actress Mahi Khanna, whose career is on the decline. The movie is a contemporary film which reveals the underbelly of the movie industry and its wellkept secrets. Mugdha Godse was roped in to play the character of a rival heroine who is jealous of Mahi success.
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ured by Venice’s colourful history and its labyrinth of walkways, canals, and bridges; Barry wanted to be more than just a tourist. He convinced his wife Debbie to join him in his Venice experiment, a one-year cultural immersion. From the exasperating bureaucracy to high tides endangering their groundfloor apartment, these expatriates get far more than they bargained for. Through their initiation into Venetian society, Debbie and Barry discovered the close-knit family of its inhabitants and the oddities of Venice, the improbable city built upon millions of tree trunks driven into the mud sixteen centuries ago. The quintessential storyteller, Barry Frangipane draws us into the inner life of Venice. With his inexhaustible humor, he takes the reader on his journey abroad, a journey filled with a cast of remarkable characters who will touch your heart.
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hen confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor can’t bring himself to make - he can’t fall in love. For all his adult years, Taylor has sought out women who need to be rescued, women he leaves as soon as their crisis is over and the relationship starts to become truly intimate. When a raging storm hits his small Southern town, single mother Denise Holton’s car skids off the road. The young mom is with her four-year-old son Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities and for whom she has sacrificed everything. Taylor McAden, finds her unconscious and bleeding, but does not find Kyle. When Denise wakes, the chilling truth becomes clear to both of them Kyle is gone. During the search for Kyle, the connection between Taylor and Denise takes root. Taylor doesn’t know that this rescue will be different from all the others, demanding far more than raw physical courage. It will lead him to the possibility of his own rescue from a life lived without love and will require him to open doors to his past that were slammed shut by pain. This rescue will dare him to live life to the fullest by daring to love.
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hen fragments of stone with ancient writings are found in Sinai, the Egyptians call in expert Daniel Klein. But when Daniel’s decipherment of the ancient text threatens to reveal the origins of the Bible, others are determined to prevent the truth from seeing the light of day. Framed for murder, Daniel and the beautiful Viennese archaeologist he is working with, find themselves pursued across Sinai by a deadly female Mossad officer and a ruthless killer from a shadowy organization in Washington DC. But as they try to stay one step ahead of their pursuers and follow the trail of clues, they are forced to ask themselves how many more secrets are waiting to be discovered? The trail leads them all the way back to the Samaritans – an ancient sect who claim that they are descended from the true Israelites and a sacred mountain shrine that may hold the answers or cost them their lives. The Moses Legacy is a historical/religious conspiracy thriller in the vein of Dan Brown’s popular bestsellers. Like Brown, Adam Palmer is a storyteller and a suspense-weaver, rather than a writer of high literature, but this does not detract from the reader’s overall enjoyment of the novel.
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his book is a saga about the O’Hurley family. They are a fun loving family of entertainers. Each of the children has gone their own way - one son and non-identical triplet girls. This story is about the middle triplet Maggie. She is a dancer on Broadway and has recently left her long running musical where she was lead. She is going to star in a new musical that is backed by Valentine Records, a family owned business. Reed, the CEO of Valentine records has taken over the company from his father and he decides to stop by and watch them practice. When he meets Maggie, he is late for a meeting with the producers, but sees that she is getting mugged by a desperate teenager. By the time he reaches her, she has won the struggle with the would-be mugger and she is picking up her things. Overall, it’s a happy ending story.
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TINSEL TOWN
Saif & Salman Irfan, Naseer & Saber
Breaking The Fast Naseer hosted an Iftar party at his residence; many of his close friends attended the party. People were enjoying the weather outside on the lawns with traditional lip smacking delicacies, starting with the haleem. Many known faces were spotted at the do like Jethwanis,Shorab Mirza, Qutub Alam with many others.
Moghny Khan
Fauzan
Avnish
An Auspicious Iftar Party Moghny Khan hosted an Iftar party for friends and relatives at Banjara hills. Every one turned up at the do, after breaking the fast, mouth watering food was served at the party. People were spotted raving about the biryani which was the main attraction of the Iftar. People spotted at the do were Qutub Alam Khan, Sunny, Saif, Jibran, Feroz Khan and Rashed with many others.
Areeb & Osman
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Ali & Hamed Saberi
Qayum
Massi
Farhan & Aamir Javed
Eid Celeberations
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TINSEL TOWN Dr. Hamed Khaleel and Dr. Wajid Khaleel along with Fareed hosted an Eid Party at Naijer function hall. Live qawali was played at the do with a perfect ambience of lights, people greeted each other. Mouth watering delicacies were served to the guests. It was a mixed gathering of Socialites, bureaucrats and Businessmen.
Mustafa AlamKhan
Dr. Wajid Khaleel
Dr. Hamed Khaleel
Fareed
Hasnain & Imran
Jana Reddy
Sanjay & Ruchita
Naijer Function Hall
Fasi & Asad
Laila & Anahita
Hussain & Farha
Pooja
Santosh Mehra
Qawali Night
Zafar Alamkhan
Hasnein Saberi & Imran hosted Eid ul fitr Party, at Saberies residence. People were seen enjoying the biryani and the show stealer was qubani truffle the dessert of the evening. Many known faces were spotted at the do.
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TINSEL TOWN
Anusha & Apurva
Bhavna
Vidhi
Shilpa Reddy & Shashi Nahata
Sangeeta
Sheetal
Honey
Divya
Kirti
Jyotsna
Madhu
Madhumitha Reddy
Irresistible Retail Therapy
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Preeti
Nidhi
Akritti a well known women’s organization recently organized Fashion Mantras, a two day exhibition at Taj Krishna. Shilpa Reddy and Reet Sahu inaugurated the exhibition; the guest of honor was Bina Mehta. A mannequin dressing contest was also held to encourage young designers to showcase their talent and visitors were allowed to vote for their favourite dressed mannequin. Ladies were spotted indulging in some retail therapy at the do. From all over India, stores had participated in the exhibition, it was a hit affair.
Sharmila
Sushmita
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Lavanya with Friend
Dinaz & Tarun
Nikitha Reddy
Shilpa
Mansi
Class Apart Nikitha Reddy and Nisha Mangnani hosted lunch for their club members at Radission Blu Plaza Hotel. Theme for the day was “flaunt your best accessories”. Our ladies gave a tough competition to each other with their expensive handbags, foot wears watches, glasses etc. Sumptuous spread of snacks and food added to the fun.
Shamitha
Kavita Reddy & Radhika Reddy
Fashionistas Evening All the known Socialites and Fashion lovers from the City routed to Tarun Tahiliani’s store launch. The cocktail party was seen in very high spirits. People were seen praising the designs of the garments in the store. We congratulate Tarun for his very first store in Hyderabad.
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Upasana
Anand
Arpita
Prakurti Naidu
Shwetha
Sudha
Shalini
Suman
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CM Kiran Kumar Reddy
Deepa & Vivek Khurana
Minister D K Aruna
Shubha
Power Packed Women Ficci ladies organisation, Hyderabad chapter organised an interactive session with Chief Minister Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy and Smt. D. K Aruna, Minister of information and PR on “Women’s role in governance and policy making”. CM gave a brief lecture on growing recognition of the untapped capacity and talents of women and their leadership. How the rate of women’s representation in national parliaments globally has grown substantially and resulted in tangible gains for democracy.
Reema
Vishaka
Divya Gupta
Traditional Touch Origins introduced a new line of elegant fusion wear designed by Mumbai based designer Reema Godhwani, famous for her western line, Zooni. With the festive and wedding season just around the corner this popular store gets you a collection inspired by old age embroideries such as Gota, Chikan Kari, Badla to name a few.
Pinky Reddy, Rekha Reddy & Padmaja
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Sonam & Janaki
Ridhi & Khushboo
Rekha
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Sarita Kapoor
Mr. Kumar, Parag, Sangita, Siddi, Pankaj, Trisha, Amal, Arjun, Krish & Deepa
Little Girl Turns One Parag and Sangeeta along with their family hosted a grand birthday party at Taj Krishna for their little bundle of joy Prisha who turned one. It was a fun filled evening not only for the kids but for elders also. The theme for the decor was Disney and all the characters were present there to entertain kids. Special attraction was the Disney parade.
Ruchi
Vicky & Shipra
Time to Celebrate Shipra Gandhi along with her husband and family hosted her birthday party at a popular club at banjara hills for her friends. Theme for the party was fire and ice and guests were seen dressed in shades of white, blue, red and orange. Lots of special games were organised for ladies, but it was mouth watering cake pops that stole the show.
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Shilpi Gulati
Neha Arora
Kavya & Maithri
Saundarya & Tanu
Rajeswari & Jitendar Reddy
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TINSEL TOWN
Sridevi & Alekhya Harshit
Manish & Shikha
Friends with Benefits A treasure hunt event was organised by Kakatiya ladies club to celebrate friendship day with a twist. Ladies had to form small groups and compete against each to find the treasure with the help of hidden clues. The winning team was awarded special hampers and goodies.
Archana Patel
Poonam
Tarak
Unforgettable Birthday Celebration It was Archana Patel’s Birthday party which was hosted at N-Grill. Close friends dropped in at the do to congratulate her. Foot tapping music was played; people were seen shaking their leg on the floor. Cocktails and snacks were served followed by the dinner, everyone had a gala time. Archana played a perfect host, she personally welcomed everyone. She was looking gorgeous in her white dress. Many known faces were spotted at the do like Tarmeen, Daman, Manisha, Aanchal and Nikitha Reddy and many others.
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Suriti Arora
Tamanna
Reha
Rummy Azad
Shivani
Naina & Teena
Anuradha
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TINSEL TOWN
Sunny, Sahil, Hamed, Neetu, Abiram & Puneet
Medha
Girish & Gunjan
Sarita & Smriti
A Roar Screening Siya & Santosh
Awesome Gathering! It was Paris De Salon’s second branch launch in the city, where people dropped in for the services and were seen pampering themselves. Ladies went gaga over the services that the salon has to offer. Every one enjoyed wine and cheese spread at the do. Many friends and family members were also seen congratulating Siya and Santosh for their successful launch.
Ek Tha Tiger, special screening was organized by Hamed, Sahil, Abhiram, Sunny, Neetu & Puneet. Everyone turned up at the screening with a big smile on their faces, after all it was Sallu Miya’s movie. Everyone enjoyed the movie; People were seen munching over popcorns and drinks.
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Saileja
Divya
Vishnu & Brinda
Namita
Radhika
Vartika & Gaurav
Camera friendly
Manthra
Tamara & Alexander
Bhoomika
Madhu
Aakanksha
Ankitha & Kanna
Himanshi
Munmun
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LIMELIGHT
Party Scene The Party scenario in the city was normal, it was not packed but on the other side you cannot stop music lovers from entering their favourite place at any time. Ladies were seen in their best dresses and putting their hair down with foot tapping music played in the clubs. Men were spotted in the clubs enjoying snacks and cocktails with their lady loves.
Tejaswi
Vibha
Yogitha
Kaveri & Kashika
Soniya
Various Exhibitions happening in the city back to back has lost its charm. People are bored of it, it’s time now that the exhibitors should form an association and allot dates for exhibitions in the city. SEPTEMBER, 2012 75
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FORTUNE
Know Your Fortune
- Tarot Reading by Suhasini
embrace all the goodness that life has to offer and all its bounty, says the tarot card - Five of Cups. Wear burgundy for good luck. 9 is your lucky number.
VIRGO
Karmic tip - Never show excess affection and care to anyone in this deceptive world because it’s human tendency to under estimate anything given for free.
(AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 23) Tarot card - Five of Swords indicates you are unable to put things into perspective. Stop dwelling on the past. Rather continue to live on. You may face difficulties, yet you should learn how to manage them. This way you would be able to build strong will power to lead your life peacefully and calmly in spite of problems. You should rationalize and focus on the now rather than in the then. This way your world at any cost reach the peak of success and peace, says that tarot - The Judgment. Wear navy-blue for good luck. 8 is your lucky number.
SAGITTARIUS
(NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21)
Tarot card - Seven of Pentacles indicates, if you put your entire mind and soul to the task, you will gain great profits. Dedicated and devoted to your ultimate goal, you are proud of your profession and your role. If you boost up your will power and do not give in during harsh conditions, luck will change for the better. Focus on paying attention to your health concerns, says the tarot card - The Fool. Wear purple for good luck. 7 is your lucky number.
Karmic tip - Pain makes you stronger, Heartbreak makes you wiser. Be grateful for your past because it helped shape who you are.
Libra
(SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 23) Tarot card - King of Swords indicates an ideal opportunity to multiply your wealth through business undertaking and plans. Your ideas and schemes will bear fruits. You should follow your intuition and grab the chance that fate offers. Step with care while taking important financial decisions. Make sure that you check out the pros and cons of every aspect of your decision. Remember, you will never find solutions to your problems, by acquiring wealth, say the tarot card - The Bondage. Wear pale blue for good luck. 11 is your lucky number.
Karmic tip - To taste the sweetness of life, you must have the power to forget the bitter of the past.
CAPRICORN
(DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20)
Tarot card - The Strength indicates strength of wisdom and beliefs - the strength that comes to you from learning about you and to trust yourselves. The more you believe in yourself and your abilities, the more barriers will fall. You are seen to embrace new challenges, opportunities and to cut your ties to the past blockages. Be strong and independent, with a successful choice and gather a bucket of roses for your life, says the tarot card The Moon. Wear pink for good luck. 22 is your lucky number.
Karmic tip – The life that goes out in love to all is the life that is full, rich and continually expanding in beauty and in power.
SCORPIO
Karmic tip - You can’t hug yourself, you can’t cry on your shoulder. Life is all about living for one another.
(OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22) Tarot card - Two of Cups indicates - love, friendship, affinity, affection, union partnership, mutual sympathy, concord and harmony. You will experience the rush of pure love, a profound understanding of yourself and a fresh outlook in your life. Lady luck seems to be smiling on you and you may take your steps towards a new venture with good wishes of kith and kin. You 76 SEPTEMBER, 2012
From Top Clockwise: Nagarjuna, Pawan Kalyan, Shriya Saran, Rimi Sen and Priya Anand
AQUARIUS
(JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18) Tarot card - Knight of Wands indicates you may travel. Winds of change are moving through your life. You will
Karmic tip - The four hardest things to return are - love (for late), to include the excluded, to forgive without apology and to able to say - I was wrong.
PISCES
(FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20) Tarot card - Ace of Pentacles indicates, as you sow, so shall you reap. The effort that you have put today will bear fruits later. So it is essential that you mould yourself to the circumstances, as they change and maintain a beautiful balance between your professional and personal life. Before venturing into any new endeavor, make sure that you have analyzed it carefully and considered any risks that may be involved for you, says the tarot card - The Wheel of Fortune. Wear sea-green for good luck. 2 is your lucky number. Karmic tip - When people hurt you repeatedly, think of them as sandpaper. They scratch and hurt you, but in the end, you are polished and they are finished.
ARIES
(MARCH 21 – APRIL 20) Tarot card - Page of Cups indicates to be ready for a change in your life, as you shall grow in reputation in the family or friendship, job or business. Those who are planning for further studies shall succeed. Success in exams is also seen. You shall experience more bliss within the family or personal relationships, says the tarot card - The Magician. Wear red for good luck. 6 is your lucky number. Karmic tip - Hard work gives bread. Smart work leads to success. Passion adds happiness. But direction and devotion leads to performance and contentment.
TAURUS (APRIL 21 – MAY 21)
Tarot card - The World indicates to exchange or purchase of jewels, vehicles and electronic products at house. It is a good time for writers, artists, farmers, multimedia and an auspicious month to start new business or house purchase. Also, it is a good time for research scholars and scientists. By technical knowledge, you will prosper higher grades,
FORTUNE
says the tarot card - Ace of Wands. Wear green for good luck. 5 is your lucky number. Karmic tip - Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation and creativity.
TULIP
experience a deep sense of gratitude and happiness for all your blessings in life - friends, family and fortune. All aspects are balanced and in synchrony. Everything that you understand looks to be guided by clear and auspicious powers, says the tarot card - The Star. Wear light purple for good luck. 8 is your lucky number.
GEMINI (MAY 22 – JUNE 21)
Tarot card - The Emperor indicates, get a hold on how you spend your money - strike the balance between precious time and money. Since the moon is high in your star, you will be able to enter the dream world. Financial matters assume utmost importance. You should concentrate, be determined and give persistent efforts to accomplish whatever you want, for your betterment and contented life, says the tarot card - Nine of Cups. Wear yellow for good luck. 9 is your lucky number. Karmic tip - Beauty is belief in God. If he doesn’t give when you ask, surely he will give when you need them at the right moment.
CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 22)
Tarot card - The Judgment indicates you to double-check whatever advice you give or take from others. Go deeper into the psyche of people who may portray a false image and hide them for your real intentions. Keep a check at your feelings and trust your own need. You are at a point, where you have eased up on yourself. Feelings of joy and security permeate your soul to give a balanced approach and outlook, says the tarot cart - Four of Wands. Wear grey for good luck. 11 is your lucky number. Karmic tip - God gave us hands and mind because, whenever there are problems in hand; there is always a solution in mind.
LEO
(JULY 23 – AUGUST 23) Tarot card - The Temperance indicates deep sense of gratitude and happiness for your life. Your friends, family and fortune this month seems to be balanced and in synchrony. Everything that you undertake (job, business, relationship etc.,) is guided by dear and auspicious powers. Take care to drive away negative thoughts and feelings of discontent, anger, impatience or stubbornness, says the tarot card - Queen of Wands. Wear gold or yellow for good luck. 6 is your lucky number. Karmic tip - If you expect the world to be fair with you as you are fair with them, it is like expecting a lion not to eat you, because you don’t eat a lion.
Salman Khan ( Capricorn man)
Virgo Woman and Capricorn Man A Capricorn man is very ambitious and has a strong head to fulfil all his dreams. He is very protective of his family and dear ones. Capricorn man’s lady gets all his love and attention if she is ready to dedicate herself to him and his family. She makes a wonderful mother and a wonderful wife. When she loves a man she is truly loyal and willing to give unselfishly to the man she loves. Capricorn man makes the Virgo woman feel comfortable about her and their relationship. He is the real challenger to the world who stands tall in all conditions and makes this woman feel proud of him. They both enjoy and want a good quality family life. They both have the virtues needed to have a family full of love, while providing a nurturing environment.
Bipasha Basu ( Capricorn Woman)
Virgo Man and Capricorn Woman Since both Virgo and Capricorn are earth signs, the similarities between their needs in romance and partnership are obvious. A Virgo man is a perfectionist. Being sentimental is not the cup of tea for a Virgo male and he avoids commitment in love, but once he is there, he always proves to be a dedicated lover who is strongly devoted to the lady love of his life. A Capricorn woman is often seen having a natural beauty and a strong loyalty. Capricorn woman and Virgo man makes one of the best possible pair with great compatibility and warmth that is both emotionally and intellectually very intense and rich. As their love grows and they soar high with each other and experience an undoubted confidence in their relationship, she gives her complete trust to him and he grants her with the gift of appreciation and admiration, which he never gave to anyone.
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ITC - Kakatiya
PVR Cinemas
Isda Thai
Tel : 67114348
Mocha
Ista
Begumpet,
Rd. No. 7, Banjara Hills,
Tel : 23400132 / 40018183
Tel :23350155 / 23350133
Marriot
Testa Rossa
Rd. No.10, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 65556519
FASHIONPHOTOGRAPHY Sarath Shetty
Adj. lane to kirtilals, Begumpet Tel: 9000507807
Enr Fashion Studio
Nagarjuna Nagar, Ameerpet Tel: 9866722621 / 8121176128
FITNESS CLUBS 360 Degrees
Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23552360
Latitudes
Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23554800 / 23554801
HOSPITALS Apollo Hospitals
Rd. No. 10, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 23553323, 23608050
Tank Bund, Tel : 66522999 / 27522999
Novotel
Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422
Taj Banjara
Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 66769999
Taj Deccan
Hyderabad Central Mall, Punjagutta X Rd. Tel : 66621115 / 66621116 (www. pvrcinemas.com)
PET CARE Nails n Tails
Rd. No. 4, Banjara Hills, Tel : 66047626
PUBLIC RELATIONS Edge Public Relations Begumpet, Hyderabad Tel : 9618000068
Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills,
PUBS
Tel : 66523939
Taj Krishna
Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills, Tel : 66662323 / 66292323
The Park
Somajiguda, Tel : 23456789 / 4433 0116
Westin
Hitech City - Madhapur, Tel : 67676767 / 67676828
INTERIOR Bathouse
Jubilee Hills, Rd. No. 92 Tel : 30487777
10 Downing Street
Lifestyle Bldg, Begumpet Tel : 67110387
Bottles & Chimney
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
Womens World Panjagutta, Tel : 64559666
SALOONS Ashton Pierra
Banjara Hills, Road No. 9 Tel : 645311212, 64581212
Begums
Main Road, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67120183
Hard Rock Cafe
Tel : 23302244 / 48
Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills,
Tel : 44767900
ViaMilano
Kismet
Tel : 65556677, 64555544
Road No.36, Jubilee Hills,
Tel : 23456789
Zafran Exotica
Liquids
Tel : 66460088, 9052774048
Rd. No. 1 Banjara Hills Tel : 6625 9907/6625 9908
Rd. No. 1 & 12 Junction, Banjara Hills, Tel : 23333341 / 23333342
Ohris
The Great Kabab Factory
Raj Bhavan, Begumpet
Skin Touch
Chirag Ali Lane, Abids, Tel : 23203314
Begumpet Tel : 27766464
Rd. No.1, Banjara Hills,
Rd. No. 9, Banjara Hills,
Hitech City Road, Madhapur, Tel : 7893010001 / 7893010000 Road No-12, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67111988
Rd. No. 12 Banjara Hills,
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Paris de salon
Shivani Beauty Parlour Opp. KFC, Himayat Nagar, Tel : 40037323 / 9948926111
SPAS O2 Spa
GVK One Mall Banjara Hills Tel : 9959010088
Fifth Element Thai spa
Rd. No. 72, Dargah Road, Jubilee Hills, Tel : 67118476
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