Tulip December Issue 2021

HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

VOL 12 | ISSUE 7 | DECEMBER 2021

SPECIAL

Tulip’s Annual December Festive Guide

FEATURE Happening Nightlife In Hyderabad

EXCLUSIVE 2021 through the pages of Tulip!

FASHION

On the cover

How to layer up this December

Superstar Next Door

Avika Gor

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HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

VOL 11 ISSUE 9 FEBRURY 2021

CEO Ansar Ahmed Bilgrami PUBLISHER & EDITOR Esam Ahmed Bilgrami MARKETING HEAD Md. Abdul Rahman MANAGING EDITOR Masooma Fatima COPY EDITOR Jessica David GRAPHIC DESIGNER Peram Srija Reddy CONTRIBUTERS Umera Riyaz, Auriel Hashmi, Avanthika Reddy PHOTOGRAPHER Erigi Narsing Rao SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPER Anupriya Vazir CIRCULATION HEAD Md. Faheem Siddiqui CLIENT SERVICE EXECUTIVE Thakur Pramod Singh ADMINISTRATION Bhavna Sharma PUBLICATION CONSULTANT Raghurama Raju Kalidindi For Advertisements Call : 040- 42407214 / 8121582682 www.tulipmag.com RNI No. APENG/2010/33719 Edited, Printed, Published & Owned by : Esam Ahmed Bilgrami # 3-5-121/E/1/6/2/A, Ramkote, Street No. 3, Haseen Villa, Hyderabad - 500001, Telangana And Printed at Caxton Offset Pvt. Ltd. 11-5-416/3,Redhills, Lakdikapool, Hyderabad-500004, Telangana Published at Bilgrami Media Publication. # 1-8-308/2/2, Haseen Plaza, Near Modi Ford Showroom, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016.

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CONTENTS Cover Courtesy: On The Cover: Avika Gor avikagor Stylist: Harmann Kaur harmann_kaur_2.0 Asst. stylist: Malkit Gill malkit_gill2697 Photographer: Pratima Reddy pratimareddy Hair & Makeup: Phani Nemalikanti purplesmakeupstudio

10.LIFESTYLE Over a Cappuccino with Madhuneha Reddy Alapati

12.CUISINE Best for the rest

19.SPECIAL Tulip’s annual december festive guide

32.EXCLUSIVE 2021 through the pages of Tulip

38.COVER STORY Superstar next door - Avika Gor

41.FEATURE Happening night life in Hyderabad Adventure sports in Hyderabad Paws-itively paw-some

59.FASHION Fashionable winter with the celebs

69.WELLNESS Mindful practice with meditation

72.TRAVEL A wellness retreat in hills

EDITOR’S DESK

DECEMBER

D

ear Readers, It’s the most beautiful time of the year again as it’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas! What do you love most about the festive season of December? Is it the holiday decor, delicious smells wafting from kitchens, Christmas movies or the special secret Santa presents? Well, whatever you may choose, we have a specially dedicated December Guide to help you out!

We’re approaching the crisp- air-teasing season and all we need is some fantastic toasty and winter clothing. Hence, we have the best recommendations for the winters to layer and layer till you’re ready to boldly walk around the city smashing the trendy appearance.

On the cover, we have the rising superstar Avika Gor who is leaving no stone unturned to end this year with a bang and start the new year with a bigger bang!

Apart from this, Tulip also gives you a gist of the past year in about 7-8 pages of our exclusive article.

Read through to also know about the most happening night clubs of Hyderabad, the Best adventure sports in the city and the must try dessert places.

Esam Ahmed Bilgrami

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| WHATS

NEW

KUNAL RAWAL STORE

The eponymous Indian luxury menswear brandKunal Rawal recently launched its flagship store in Hyderabad. The launch was accompanied by a festive show and also graced by Tollywood actor Ram Charan Tej. The brand challenges preconceived notions about fashion, and introduces elements of surprise and experiment with boundary-pushing designs that combine the finest made textiles with unique sil-houettes, patterns, prints and concepts.

Address: Road no 10, Banjara Hills.

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UNVEILING OF A CHOCOLATE SCULPTURE & FRUIT MIXING CEREMONY

This holiday season, Foncé Chocolatier and Café, had an exclusive unveiling of 1st annual “Chocolate Covered - November” chocolate sculpture. The chocolate sculpture was constructed

by Deepa reddy along with two other talented chefs, who have been working on taking the art of chocolate to the next level.

The intricate and distinctive sculpture is mark of the blast Foncé has made in the city of nizams in the last one year through varied chocolate experiences the brand has created. This unmissable sculpture will be a part of Foncé till the end of this year. The evening also witnessed a memorable “Fruit Mixing Ceremony” in the company of the pleasant weather.

Where: Foncé Chocolatier and Café

Amita Lulla & Rajveer Kaur

Bharath Agarwal

Faridah Lakhani

Vishal Fernandes & Shagun Segan

Vaibhav Mittal

Sanjiti Kapur

Divya Boppana

Deep Reddy

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Over a Cappuccino with

MADHUNEHA REDDY ALAPATI A pet lover and founder of Floof & Co she is hardworking and strongly believes - nothing is impossible if you put in genuine effort. She believes in conscious living and keeping it green, clean and sustainable. I love supporting small and sustainable businesses.

“I have a very positive approach towards life. I always want to be open to new opportunities and ideas, and make the best of my time on this beautiful planet” 10 DECEMBER, 2021 TULIP

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Tell us about Floof & co – how did you come up with the idea?

I have two doggie sons and one human baby. During the lockdown last year (March 2020), my babies ran out of treats and I started baking them at home.

Friends and family started sharing the treats with their puppies and in no time, these treats had a huge demand. The initial idea came after I noticed all kinds of unhealthy and processed food these guys were eating. That’s when I decided that this little healthy snack must reach every furry friend out there.

Did you have pets? How did having a pet help you with the company?

My mother was petrified of dogs and therefore I was too as a little girl. Went I was 10, we had gone on a family vacation to Nainital and stayed at a family friends house. They had a great Dane “Ramu” and he was always left free in the house. Initially, I was scared to pet him, but his owner made sure that he was treated nothing less than his own son. I had no choice but to share the couch with him that night. In no time he became so close to my heart that I was in tears to part with him. Ramu actually sat in our car asking us not to leave their house. That did it for me, I pestered my parents, for a pet and they gave in - I grew up with a lot of pets around me.

You are celebrating your first anniversary, tell us about your milestone moments Floof & Co has made a mark by spending about 35000+ man-hours on manufacturing, testing and research to formulate perfectly handcrafted nutritious treats for our furry friends. We have baked over one lakh treats and celebrated many birthdays with pawlicious cakes & pup cakes. Our Signature is our meatloaf which makes every floofie drool over it. We have gotten similes on many faces and keep us going. Our aim is to treat every pet as a “human child or higher”. In our busy lives, we often forget how much our pets give us and I am sure all pet owners like me agree when I say - they need to be treated for it equally.

How has the brand grown since its inception?

We have made a conscious effort in catering to all seasonal needs and have come up with festive hampers from time to time, every quarter we add new products and our pawty celebration cake has received an overwhelming response amongst our Floof buddies. We have also launched our fashion segment recently called “Floof fashion “which has a varied range of tuxedos, sherwanis, bows and lots of bandanas.

We hear your company is an all-female organization, tell us a bit more about it I strongly believe in women empowerment and would like to support as many women as I can. Empowering women change the face of the world and I am just doing a tiny bit of it. We started with a 3 member team, now we are about 10 women and 2 men. We believe in equality and the right to employment.

How do you spend your time, when not working?

I am a mother first and then a businesswoman. So, all my free time is for my kids or for research on their needs.

Where do you see Flood & Co in the next 2 years?

We aim to partner with pet-friendly places and enter into various pet-related fields. Floof & Co aims to be a one-stop destination for all pet needs.

Rapid Fire 3 words that describe yourself Fun, Hardworking & Passionate If you could, what breed of pet would you add on to Tibetan mastiff, but the weather in Hyderabad wouldn’t suit them so I wouldn’t want to trouble them.

Your favourite pet movie?

Growing up, 101 Dalmatians was my favourite. Currently, it is “The secret life of pets” Your favourite petfriendly restaurant/cafe in the city Hoppery, Zero 40 brewery Where would you want to travel with your pet A beach destination for them to play with the waves and sand.

- As told to Masooma Fatima

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Best for the Last “Save the best for the last”, a desert is a course that concludes a meal. It consists of sweet foods ranging from cookies to custards to ice creams to chocolates and much more. The term “desert” is synonymous with “pudding”, “sweet”. Dessert was derived from the French word “desservir” which means “to clear the table". It is usually served when the table is cleared from other dishes.

Each country has their own speciality in deserts that vary in taste, texture and appearances. Many cultures have varieties of deserts. Variation in deserts depends on the region and culture of the place. There are a variety of desserts in the world like ice creams, custards, pies, cakes, puddings, cookies and much more. There are different flavours in the dessert section too. The Best Countries to visit for the best desserts in the world are France, Italy, India, Belgium, Germany, Austria etc. A dessert is delightful and in a literal sense, it can light up a person’s mood.

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By Auriel Hashmi

Bombay Kulfi

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Kulfi is a frozen dessert that is originated from India in the 16th century. It is famous in the Middle East like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan etc. Kulfis are creamier than ice creams and it had with authentic flavors like mango, cardamom, kesar and many more. Bombay kulfi is the oldest and most authentic brand in Hyderabad. With around 13 outlets in all parts of the city, they are also the most easily available and customer friendly brand. The Varities at Bombay Kulfi is extravagant. Their flavours include a mix of fruity flavours along with rich dry fruit flavours. The Kesar- pista, mast malai, badam pista, roasted almond and mango flavours are a must try. They also have seasonal special kulfis like the custard apple, real strawberry, juicy litchi etc. These flavours are so fresh and so creamy and tasty that you will be left wanting more once you are done. Bombay Kulfi also prides itself in selling sugar free kulfis for diet conscious and diabetic customers. All of their Kulfis can either be relished in stick form, slice form or in the form if family packs.They also have something called The Fruit Salad which is many Hyderabadis’ Favorite. It is served with fresh custard and fruits. All in all, the place is a must try as it is worth the price and pocket friendly too.

Address: Himayathnagar, Hyderguda, Sainikpuri, Begumpet, Banjara Hills, Kukatpally , Gachibowli, Red hills etc

Van Lavino

A vintage ambience is something that everyone loves. Its interiors are a lovely brown and gold finishing. They have stunning sofas and chairs.

They serve delicious food and desserts that are made all around the world. Van Lavino is one of the best places to taste yummy desserts and I’m sure it’s going to be worth it. It has a different mould of allowing the crowd to taste the flavoursome candies in town. From Quake Shakes to Cakes, The Classic Oreo shake is wonderfully made with Oreo Biscuits, Vanilla Ice Cream and Milk which is wholly blended to give a smoothy finishing and look to the shake. Caramel lovers should try out the Caramel Cheesecake at Van Lavino. We relished over a Caramel Dessert for the first time and we definitely will be going back for their Caramel Cheesecake. The Caramel Cheesecake was eye-candy and not missing out on the Blueberry Cheesecake which was amazing too the cheese filling was good and we enjoyed all the desserts at Van Lavino.

Address: Shop No, 4, Rd Number 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033

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Cream Stone

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Cream Stone was launched in Hyderabad in 2006 and to date, it is one of the best places to visit for the best ice creams. The variety of flavours in Ice Cream is a bit confusing for every customer to choose the best one. They believe in serving high-quality premium ice cream blends, homemade waffle bowls & cones, innovative recipes, a wide range of mix-ins and its dedication to enhancing the customer experience at every stage. When we visited Cream Stone we tasted the Willy Wonka, Crunchy Choco, Oreo Shot, Nuts OverLoad and Nutella Brownie. The Nuts Overload has excessive delicious nuts. Cream Stone is very famous and a lot of people around India love Cream Stone.

Address: Plot No. 8-2-293/82/A, Sami Complex Plot 1125, Ground Floor, Rd Number 36, next to Kaya Skin Care, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

Budapest Bakehouse

Located at one of the central areas of Hyderabad, Budapest bakehouse just like it’s name serves food and desserts in a very unique way.

Everything you order here is served to you in a cone- yes a cone! It is most famous for the number and variety in icecreams. A few of their must try Chimney cone flavors include the OG cone with vanilla iceccream and chocolate syrup, oreo chimney with powdered oreo topped off with vanilla and chocolate ice cream and oreo cookies, red velvet with icecream and chunks of red velvet brownie popping out etc.

The ambience at Budapest has a very chill vibe with high chairs, red walls and latest music. If you are a dessert lover, this place is a must visit!Address: Maruthi Park, Himayat Nagar Rd, Devi Laxmi Bagh, Domalguda, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500029

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Ohris

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Ohris is a restaurant, it serves meals, sweets and sundaes. The ambience and the lighting are very soothing and very family-oriented restaurant. The restaurant serves very tasty food too and Ohris serves very fancy Ice Cream. The Titanic Ice Cream at Ohris has 7 cubes of different flavours of Ice Cream like Vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, mango, Vanilla and a topping of Mango with wafers. We tasted the Classic Awful Awful which is a combination of Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream and nuts as the topping, the quality and quantity were a 10/10. The fudge brownie jar is tasty and healthy, it is a jar with chocolate fudge and a brownie, we loved it the most and it was very smooth and yummy.

Address: 682, 8-2, 3, Rd Number 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

Concu

Concu is a café located in the heart of Hyderabad, at Jubilee Hills. It has very comfy, elegant, bright lighting and vibrant colours. It serves European Desserts. Many people who visited Concu loved the Tiramisu the most. They also relished other desserts like cheesecake, Choco fudge, chocolate éclair and many other mouthwatering Desserts. We visited Concu and we loved the ambience at it. It had the perfect vibe for the perfect day with the most delicious desserts in the city. The Tiramisu at Concu is the best, we enjoyed it the most. Every bite of the dessert was a relishing one. My friends and I really enjoyed the Tiramisu and the Chocolate Macaroons. The coffee and the rum taste in the Tiramisu had a perfect blend.

Everyone who visits Concu should NEVER miss tasting the Tiramisu. I am sure a lot of cake lovers exist in Hyderabad and they should taste the Rich Chocolate Hazelnut as It will make all the chocolate lovers go crazy and it’s got a plus point which is; it has a good amount of hazelnuts in them. The chocolate éclair itself is tasty and at Concu it is amazing as the whipped cream and chocolate was very well balanced.

Address: Country Club, Gate, next to Metro Pillar 1405, Uma Nagar, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500016

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Labonel Fine Baking

Labonel first launched in Hyderabad in 1995. They bring freshly baked, made-to-order cakes and desserts, representing home-style baking at its best. From the rarest of chocolates and freshly made jams, it is irresistible. The best-sellers are Berry Crumble Loaf, Red Velvet Cake, Class Chocolate Cake and the most famous their Classic Assorted Brownies. The Brownies at Labonel are very appetizing and delicious. We tasted the brownies and they were soo smooth and perfect which gets tastier for every bite. Everyone says Labonel serves the best brownies in the city. Their assorted brownies are a box of 15 pieces with a variety of luxurious and very rich brownies. The brownies are rich but they are very light so that helps you to eat an entire box of brownies from Labonel.

Address: 1335/A, Rd Number 45, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033

Gourmet Baklava

It serves Turkish Desserts which proves its love for the Turkish culture. It opened its first outlet in Telangana and later in Banjara Hills with grandeur that is symbolic of the Middle East flavour. It offers a wide variety of luxurious Turkish deserts. It was established by Imtiaz Ali Siddiqui, a famous figure in the food and social circles, a food connoisseur of proven expertise in the business. The deserts contain ingredients that are found in abundance in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Some of the mouth-watering dishes include Almond Baklava, Cashew Baklava, Traditional Baklava, Walnuts Burma, Barazk, Garaiba, Chocolate Sare, Mamool, Kunafa Bel Jebna, Warbat Bel Istha, Kunafa Nebulsiya wal Jibna, Harisa Belloza, Warbat Turkiya, Turkish Tea, Turkish Coffee, and much more. It has a 4.4 rating. It offers a wide range of delicacies that is lip-smacking and absolutely delightful. The Turkish cake melts in your mouth not forgetting the cheese khunafa that everyone adores. This is a place where one can binge on sweets and treat themselves to these premium delicacies. The ambience is spectacular. However superior quality comes with a price. It serves the best authentic Turkish desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Address: 8-2-332, Rd Number 3, Green Valley, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

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The Chocolate Room

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Chocolate is everyone’s Favorite and the chocolate room stands in the best places of Hyderabad to taste the tastiest chocolates ever! The chocolate room’s interest is to serve chocolate in the most unique way of tasty chocolate. It is so obvious that The Chocolate Room has the yummiest chocolate available in Town. It has excessive chocolate in all their dishes. The Chocolate Room is known for its chocolate flavour. To start off with we tasted the cookie crumble which was a good blend of cappuccino and chocolate chip cookies which were crunchy and tasty.

The hazelnut delight had an incredible mix of hazelnuts, vanilla Ice Cream and Milk which was lip-smacking. The Tiramisu at The Chocolate Room is mouth-watering and a must-try. The bounty shake is definitely a must-try which has vanilla Ice Cream topped with whipped cream and coconut flakes at the top. The Brownie Sundae was a feast to our eyes as it was a crispy brownie dipped with chocolate syrup and a scoop of vanilla Ice Cream. The Hot Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream is such an amazing combination and every chocolate lover should visit THE CHOCOLATE ROOM. Address: #33 , Lighthouse Building Near Durgam Cheruvu Metro Station Pillar # 1761, Madhapur Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081

ThickShake Factory

Thick shake factory is popular for their thick shakes and milkshakes. Thick shake Factory stands alone as a champion of ThickShakes and Milkshakes since 2013. They make the most smooth and well-blended shakes. When we visited the thick shake factory, we ordered the Belgium Chocolate ThickShake which stands the best on our list, it was very nice, delicious, the consistency of the shake was too good, there was lovely Belgium Chocolate Taste with some Choco Chips and The Ferro Rocher Shake was amazing too as it was so to the point of having the Ferrero rocher chocolates in our shakes with some chocolate ice cream which gave the thick consistency of the shake. The ambience at ThickShake Factory is very friendly. They serve the shakes in orange cups and orange straws with the label of thick shake on them. It is also pocket friendly and it has many branches all around the city.

Address: Near Asha Hospital, Road Number 14 BN Reddy Colony, Rd Number 14, Venkat Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

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Famous Ice Cream

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Famous Ice Cream is the best and oldest place in Hyderabad for desserts. It is located at Nampally at Mozamjahi Market. Famous Ice Cream was founded in 1955 with a small ice cream joint. The growth of the small ice cream shop led to a chain of ice cream shops in the city. They believed in giving the best quality of Desserts to their customers and it was open to everyone. Elders, teenagers, kids everybody loves famous ice cream as it has the best quality of ice cream and best flavours. Going back to famous ice cream is always a very nostalgic feeling because we all visited it as children and many memories were created there. They have an extreme variety of desserts like Ice Creams, Faluda, Kulfi, Cassatta, Fruit Ice Creams, Shakes, Ice Cream Cakes, Soda, Fruit Salads etc and the flavours are varied from Mango, Vanilla, Chocolate, Tutti Fruity, Kesar, Chiku, Litchi, Badam, Strawberry, Pineapple, Custard Apple, Red Grape and much more. They use fresh ingredients in their desserts and shakes which makes us really happy to know that everything is healthy and clean.

Address: Nampally Station Road, Inside Clock Tower, Mozzamjahi Market, 3-4-350, NH65, Abids, Hyderabad, Telangana 500001

Theobroma

Theobroma means ‘Food of the Gods’ in Greek, befitting our exclusive and indulgent range of offerings that include brownies, cakes, desserts, chocolates, slices of bread and savouries. Theobroma is most loved for the yummiest brownies in the city. They have many stores across India and Hyderabad. The brownies are very appetizing and many people in Hyderabad choose to buy brownies from Theobroma. Theobroma has an extravagant stretch of food from pastries, cupcakes, brownies, sandwiches, cakes and more. When we went to Theobroma first, we tasted was the Lemon Tart which was lovely and we tasted the chocolate and red velvet cupcake which was so fresh and melted in our mouth. The butter croissant at Theobroma was crispy and delicious. We have tasted Butter Croissant’s all over the city and Theobroma was one where we enjoyed it the most. The brownies at Theobroma are yum-yum, they are the best which again there’s a variety of them. We love the Walnut and the Choco chip brownie the most. The Fresh Cream Pineapple Pastry we loved and relished. The Banana Cake is my favourite.

Address: Shop No. 4, Ground Floor, Impero Estate, Gouri Shankar Nagar Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

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Tulip’s Annual December Festive Guide Christmas is upon us, with only a month for the holidays we have compiled the best of the best in interiors, movies, music, fashion, restaurants and a holiday giftgiving so you can indulge this festive season!

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Binge-Worthy Movies The Knight before Christmas

Vanessa Hudgens has become a queen of Christmas movies, with Last years Princess Switch being the protagonist of the Knight Before Christmas, where a medieval knight is transported to the present day, where he falls for a high school science teacher who's disillusioned by love.

Last Christmas

Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke and Crazy Rich Asians, Henry Golding come together to star in Last Christmas, the story revolves around a young woman. Who has accepted to work as Santa's elf for a department store? However, she meets Tom there.

Her life takes a new turn.

Let It Snow

Let it snow is all about how a snowstorm hits a small midwestern American town on Christmas Eve, bringing together a group of high school students.

They soon find their friendships and love lives colliding, and Christmas morning.

Home Alone

Ah, you might have watched it a 100 times but it’s still fun when you watch it for the 101th time!

Celebrate Christmas with Kevin McCallister after his family leaves him behind by accident while they go on Christmas vacation. Team up with the 8-year-old as he comes up with brilliant and hillarious schemes to prevent burglars from robbing his house.

When Harry Met Sally

This classic romantic comedy closes with a satisfying, heavily quoted New Year’s Eve party. So if you want to end/start your year off right, “When Harry Met Sally” is the perfect film to do so.

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The perfect Christmas playlist Frank Sinatra: ‘Jingle Bells’

Frank Sinatra's Jingle Bells are perfect for Adults and Children with classic Christmas lyrics is perfect to create a Merry vibe.

Jonas Brothers, "Like It's Christmas"

Jonas Brothers are getting into the Christmas spirit with bubbly new song “Like It’s Christmas.”

Mariah Carey, “All I want for Christmas is you”

A Christmas playlist without this song would be incomplete, Mariah Carey’s All I want for Christmas is a classic and is the perfect song to create a cosy feeling to share with your family.

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Ain’t no Fashion scene like December Shein

Shein India has a memorable collection of perfect festive collections, from warm sweaters to cute accessories and beautiful dresses to make you stand out at any party. www.shein.in

Next

Next has both cute family-centric Christmas themed fashion, perfect for a cosy day indoors with your loved ones, perfect for a day in with hot chocolate and Christmas movies. www.nextdirect. com/in/en

Stalkbuylove If you are wondering What am I going to wear this Christmas? this website is perfect, the e-commerce site has a perfect collection of feminine fashion pieces that will make you feel fabulous this Christmas. www.stalkbuylove. com

H&M

If you are looking for something cute or something class this Christmas this is the perfect place for you, H & M’s Christmas collection is the perfect piece for all finds of festive cheer, they also have an adorable kids collection. www2.hm.com/en_in 22 DECEMBER, 2021 TULIP

Get, Set, Decorate

Pretty Pink Corner

Pretty Pink Corner is a one-stop destination for unique and quirky home decor with a wide range of luxe cutlery collections. From Dreamy princess canopies to custom marquee lights they have in the house everything you need to get your house ready for the festival.

Find them on Instagram at @Prettypinkcorner

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IKEA

Ikea is a renowned, home interior brand, this Christmas try the cute Christmas themed accessories to bring some jolly into your Christmas setting.

IKEA HITEC City, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, 500032, Telangana, India.

Phone: +91 1800 419 4532

Home centre Home centre located at various locations all over Hyderabad. Has a few of the absolute essentials for your home, from scented candles to wine glasses and other essentials for your home.

Nicobar

Want something Aesthetic and sustainable for your home, Nicobar carries sustainable curated designs absolute perfect for your home.

8-2-686/D, Rd Number 12, NBT Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, India Phone: +91 84480 95482

Santa Stores

Santa Stores is an exclusive Christmas and Party supply store, with a unique range of Christmas themed decors and Party Supplies sure to make your party shine. www.santastores.in/ TULIP - DECEMBER, 2021 23

Perfect travel destinations for the holidays

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Dublin, Ireland

Christmas in Dublin is the most magical time of year. From the time Christmas lights are switched on Grafton Street in mid-November with beautiful music playing on the streets. To the amazing aroma of local delicacies filling the air This year, there is also going to be the first-ever Christmas market at Dublin Castle, making Dublin a perfect place to travel this year.

New York, USA Christmas in NYC is the stuff dreams are made of, from the numerous movies about it and the “romantic aura” you read about in books, the exquisite Christmas window displays on the stores along Fifth Avenue, ice skaters gliding across the Rockefeller Center Skating Rink as the Rockefeller Christmas tree glows beneath the New York skyline.

Rome, Italy

Rome is a popular Italian city to visit during the Christmas holiday season, from early December through Epiphany on January 6. You can shop at the Christmas markets, visit a traditional Nativity, and also see a beautiful Christmas tree in front of the Colosseum.

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If you don't want to go far these holidays. These gems in India would be perfect for you to celebrate the festive cheer with your family and friends.

Pondicherry Pondicherry is known as the “French capital of India” is a nice quiet town, With its deep-rooted ties and shared architectural heritage with the French, Pondicherry is beautiful during the festive season, from attending Midnight Mass to Christmas markets, pondicherry is a good option for a travel destination this Christmas.

Shillong

Shillong is a small town, with tremendous charm - especially during the festive season, people in Shillong take their festive season very seriously, the preparations start weeks in advance with an array of traditional food celebrating the seasonal delicacies. Known as “The Music Capital of India” you are guaranteed to enjoy some great Christmas music and carols.

Kerala

Kerala is known to be the best destination in South India and is famous for celebrating Christmas, from Kochi to Trivandrapuram, Kerala celebrates Christmas with great pomp and celebration with lights and services the beautiful churches shine bright this holiday, and memorable trip to take with your loved ones.

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Keep calm & gift on

Curated by Elysian

An ethereal experience in curation, Elysian takes on the task of personally curating boxes with the sultry hand-picked elements. Their collections feature a plethora of hand-crafted, personalised and unique elements that can be specially customised to suit each customer’s preferred ideals. The Christmas and holiday collection boxes at Elysian are a mix of everything sweet with a pinch of cosy and comfort! From pancake mixes to waffle chips, comfy socks to relaxing bath salts, they even have candles with sweaters for you! Be ready to make this Christmas merrier for yourself and everyone around ‘curated by Elysian’ has got you covered!

Buy from: @curatedbyelysian on Instagram

Mon Ame

Mon Ame is a French Patisserie that serves only eggless cakes and desserts. “Mon Ame” is a French word that means ‘My Soul’.

It really gives you an amazing vibe and the desserts, brownies and cakes that can be made within an hour of notice are really a feast to our eyes and our soul. The most recent offering at Mon Ame is their ‘Winter Edit Menu’ which has a few exclusive strawberry items and also a few festive Christmas and New Year items. A few of the offerings on the menu include the strawberry Fraiser, strawberry almond tart, chocolate orange Yule log, Rum chocolate truffles, sticky coffee pudding, strawberry shortbread etc. Customers can pick any items from the menu and curate their own hamper!

Buy from: @monamehyderabad on Instagram

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Crozzo

Transport yourself to the streets of Paris with delectable Croissants by Crozzo. The buttery and flaky goodness that is delivered to your doorstep at just the touch of a few buttons.

If you’re in the mood to spoil yourself, get their Dark Chocolate Drizzle Croissant, drizzled with luscious deep dark chocolate sauce, at any time of the week because you deserve it.

If you are done for the year and plan to get into Christmasy vibes early, Crozzo’s Christmas Croissants a pack of 3 is all the reasons for you to jump with joy. Crozzo also has a variety of hampers to choose from, which make it the perfect gift. They’ve got something to fit everyone’s budget and palette! You can also choose your own selection of products and get them packaged into a hamper. It doesn’t get more exciting than this!

Buy from : www.crozzo.in

Dessert Boutique

December calls for an indulgence cup of everything nice and richer in taste.Dessert Boutique makes sure you get the best of winters with their specially curated hampers consisting of delectable bakery items,every bite that promises to take you home.A little cheat that you might want to do more often.Not to be dramatic but it’s officially the Christmas season and we are as excited as you are,the Rum cake,the Brownies and the Hot chocolate that promises not to fail your celebrations is legit. They offer the best combination of the most comforting and finest desserts that one can’t get enough of.The best ever chocolate chip cookies,the double chocolate loaf,the doughnuts and its endless variety of everything sweet and everything nice.This December, curate your customized hamper of love from the Dessert boutique!

Order from: Instagram - _dessertboutique_

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Harrods

The Christmas special Grosvenor hamper by Harrods is filled with treats that are as central to the festive season as the hamper's namesake. Presented in an iconic wicker box, the hamper opens to reveal an assortment as luxurious as the name suggests, including classic Christmas pudding and spiced Victoria plum and berry jam, as well as Harrods’ famous Gold Bar and milk chocolate coins among others.

An unexpected addition to this impressive collection is the adorable Angus teddy bear, guaranteeing to bring a smile to the faces of both children and adults alike.

Buy from: www.harrods.com

Marks and Spencer

Delivering holiday cheer in food form since 1884, Marks & Spencer’s 2021 hampers will hit the spot come December. This brand has a variety of hampers to choose from- be it edible items, clothing hampers, Cocktail boxes or even luxury scents. They have also come up with a few Percy Pig hampers for little ones. The range for these hampers starts right from Rs. 1000 and goes up to Rs. 50,000!

Buy from: www.marksandspencer.com

Cadbury

Christmas is the time for togetherness and thankfulness.

So, shower your near and dear ones with all the love and positivity of the season with Cadbury’s high-quality personalised Christmas gifts. Their Christmas gifts are curated with love for the special ones in your life that will never fail to bring a smile to their face. Choose Christmas gifts online, embed a personal message on the box, send it to them and wait for their reaction. Go on and spread some cheer! Indulge in your favourite chocolates with Cadbury’s assorted gift pack designed to be loved by everyone. They also have the option of secret Santa gifting by which you can be an unknown sender and surprise your loved one.

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Celebrations & Traditions In the City

“Usually Christmas time at home is all about tree decorating, carols in the background, hot chocolate, Christmas movies and quality family time. There’s definitely a lot more to the festival, but this is just how we do it. Sadly, it’s my first Christmas away from home and the homesickness is hitting hard. I’m studying in New York now and they say it’s the best place to be for the holidays this time of the year, but it’s never the same without family and friends. Will definitely go around and explore the city over the next couple of weeks, but on the day of, it’ll just be Netflix, hot chocolate and me to reminisce all the homey December 25ths that went by.”

Ananya Pasupuleti, Student “Christmas movies are love! Mom and I always enjoyed watching cute Christmas romcoms that day after the tradition of gift exchange and setting up the tree.

Christmas for mom and me has always been the best time of the year, our favourite festival/ season. Staying in, with lots of food & love is a perfect day for me!”

Priya Zac, Entrepreneur

“I love spending time with my family and our love language is Netflix and chill! I feel like there’s no better way than spending quality time with your loved ones while ringing in the new year.”

Sayyada Darvish, Cosmetologist

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“In my home, we usually make a Christmas Tree out of books and have been doing so for the last 5 years. My kids and I make it together and it sets the tone for the festive season ahead.”

Namrata Sadhvani, Parenting & Lifestyle Influencer

“Christmas is always very special for my husband and me. Because it marks the beginning of our relationship. In fact, it was the first time we went on a date. We had met once before by chance at a Starbucks in Pune and interacted about a book post which we stayed in touch on social media and WhatsApp because of long-distance communication but our official date where we met properly and started getting to know each other was on the 25th of December 2014.”

Sabista Khan, Founder- The Cinderella Story

“Every year for New Year’s Eve we dine in at our favourite restaurant - The Waterfront at Tank Bunk to spend quality time & relish the outstanding Mughlai & Chinese food the restaurant has to offer. Beginning New Year with family is a tradition I look forward to celebrating every year.”

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Outlandish Traditions This Christmas and New Year, try one of these quirky traditions from around the world and make your festive experience a little more zany and fun!

Broomsticks, Butterbeer and all things Harry Pottery!

Citizens of Norway strongly believed that Christmas and New Years’ eve was the time where evil spirits and witches came out looking for brooms to ride on and spread mischief. So till date, people hide their brooms in the safest corners of the house to stop them from being stolen as a way to stop the evil. This a must do if you are a Potterhead!

Something new and something to look forward to.

Roller skating Carols

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In what can be one of the most unorthodox traditions, many people while going to the church for the first mass after Christmas travel in roller skates. While the meaning behind this tradition is not known, it is so famous that roads are blocked off from the traffic, so that its easier for people to roller skate, sing carols and visit the church. Do you think you can give this one a go? Maybe in your local community or church?

Pickle in the Christmas tree or should I say spider tree?

An ancient legend narrates the story of how a poor family dreamed of various ways in which they would decorate the tree. However, due to lack of money, they could not decorate the tree. However the children wake up to discover that spiders had spun webs of silk that had magically turned into silver and gold all around the tree branches. Since then people of Ukraine decorate the Christmas tree in Spider Webs in the hope of a miracle.

Another quirky tradition to the Christmas tree is that the head of the family hides a pickle in the tree, the first person to find it gets a special present.

One of my favorites, something new and something to look forward to is a new year’s ritual where close friends come together and write a list of things they look forward to for the next year. Once the list is done, its sealed in a jar away for a year and reopened on the next new year’s eve, where they all gather around to discuss how correct they were about their prediction and goals that they wanted to achieve. This ritual is a way of bonding and ensuring that each one has something to look forward to each year.

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1 2021 THROUGH THE PAGES OF Flash Back of traces from the year 2021 which was an eventful year with tons of happiness, passion, enthusiasm, cheerfulness and new beginnings. Hyderabad has seen the best of this year and made the most of it. The city is trending with music events, dance events, festivities and wonderful new looks around the city. Hyderabad is sparkling and ever-ready for anything amusing. To treasure all these memories let’s go back in time and recollect all those wonderful events that took place in our very own city Hyderabad. Join us in the journey of 2021 in Hyderabad.

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Lucky humming to his soulful melodies

Starting off with the best of Indie pop from the ’90s was brought back to Hyderabad by Lucky Ali in 2021. All the 90’s kids enjoyed the concert the most. From singing Na Tum Jaano Na Hum’ to O’Sanam; that got the loudest applauds. The audience was overwhelmed by his unique and soulful voice and sang all the songs with him. Lucky Ali thanked his fans and Hyderabad on Instagram saying – “Hyderabad is such a wonderful place. The energy here is one of a kind and so is the biryani. Can’t wait to perform here again”. We, Hyderabadis can’t wait to have Lucky Ali perform again.

To be back from where he started is such a warm feeling

Kailash Kher started composing music in Hyderabad and for him, Hyderabad is his Home. Back in 2017, he said, “Hyderabad treats me like I am its own ‘Laadla Beta’ ”. Kher has an earthy and soothing voice that will refresh your mind from all the chaos and will give immense peace to your soul. This time they chose Shilparamam which added a more earthy vibe to the concert. He took the crowd to a different level of tranquillity when he sang ‘Allah ke Bande’ and continued with his most famous songs like ‘Teri Deewani’, ‘Ya Rabba’ and so on.

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New Year, New Paths, New Joys

Tank Bund being the connection bridge between Hyderabad and Secunderabad that crosses Hussain Sagar Lake has been renovated in January. It holds a very special place in each of us’ heart and The Road has a brand-new look that excites all the Hyderabadis’. It has been beautified with Street Light Facilities, with Iron Grill Railing, Street Furniture and a new pedestrian walk.

The Street Lamps are in the shape of a Bowl and they stand tall; which gives out a very movie set-up look and they take the most attention from the public. Tank bund is a very delightful place to be in at any time of the day, the sunsets are very pleasing and heartwarming. During the evening many families and friends gather to have fun and enjoy.

Not Missing Out on the Most Beautiful Crossover Bridge

This Cross Over Bridge is nonetheless the most beautiful, longest bridge and the only cable bridge in Hyderabad. Durgam Cheruvu Bridge was inaugurated in 2020 September by Telangana Minister KTR. Today the Bridge stands as bright as the sun in the morning and as Imaginative as it can get during the night. Durgam Cheruvu Bridge is now a landmark of Hyderabad. The cycling and walking path adjacent to the bridge adds to its popularity. The walking path on the side allows them to have a view of the Lake.

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THRILL CITY

Thrill city is one of the exciting places in the city. It is India’s 1st futurist theme park with access to a smartcard. The park has exciting water and amusing games for kids, it is a nice hangout place that has includes fun outdoor games, indoor games, video games, motion theatre, water rides, virtual rollercoaster etc. There are a variety of food stalls. Thrill City is located at Necklace Road; in the middle of the city and is very convenient for everyone to visit. It can accommodate 104 people on a single platform. This Christmas Holiday don’t miss this thrilling place.

One More Brewery in the city

Forge Breu- Hous is one of the biggest breweries in Hyderabad. It’s a huge place that can accommodate people indoors, outdoor and it has a rooftop. Forge believes in being rare, exotic, unique and highly creative beers of diversity. They celebrate the history and tradition of Oktoberfest in October that is celebrated all around the world. Marzen is the official beer served at Forge which captures the traditional shift, lightly toasted, with a signature palate of the original classic Bavarian beer.

The ambience in Forge is amazing, the place has a vintage rustic look that never goes out of style and they not only have a variety of beers but the cuisine section has a variety too.

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Diablo

Diablo has a very gothic and eerie ambience when the sun goes down. It serves the finest liquor, stunning ambience with soft lighting and cosy seating. The place serves the best cuisines in the world. The Restaurant offers the best of Mediterranean, Iranian & Turkish dishes served in the midst of a unique ambience that will want you to keep coming back for more sinful cuisines in town. It has a huge statue of the Devil in its outdoor seating arrangements. During the day, it gives out a pleasant vibe which the customers love.

The restaurant also serves the best cocktails which we should take a chance in visiting the place and enjoying our cocktail!

FICCI FLO Awards

FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) is the women wing of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). FLO’s headquarters is in New Delhi with 15 other branches all over India for all Indian Women.

They organized FICCI FLO Influential Women Awards (FIWA) 2021 at the UNESCO Heritage site of Chowmahalla Palace. FIWA was the first event to be held at Chowmahalla Palace after the lockdown was lifted. They recognize the hard work and leadership abilities of women in their life. Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi said entrepreneurship is a magical word. Women occupy only 20% of total enterprises and just 7% in Telangana.

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10 YEARS of Make-up!!

Make artist and Master of Beauty Sandeep Molugu aka SANDY Artistry celebrates 10 years of his magnificent artwork at Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. Sandy started working as an accent and voice trainer to a choreographer and then working under Karan Johar and Varun Bahl’s Khazana collection in 2011. He is trusted by many celebs and used his magic art on Vijay Devarakonda, Ram Charan etc. Famous actors, influencers, make-up artists have attended the event to celebrate and make it a big day for Sandy. The Chief Guest for the day was Lakshmi Manchu among other celebrities who slew off in Manish Malhotra outfits.

Honey Singh in the House

Honey Singh a rapper, singer, producer, composer and lyricist; got fame with his Bollywood pop songs. He is loved by the youth. They enjoy his pop music and can’t stop you from not grooving. A few of Honey Singh’s most famous songs are Dheere Dheere, Brown rang, Blue Eyes and many more. His lyrics have a lot of weightage and are quick to learn. The Live Concert of Honey Singh couldn’t be missed and Hyderabadis have enjoyed having him sing some pop music for us.

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AVIKA GOR

Avika Gor, best known for her starring role in Balika Vadhu, is an Indian actress working predominantly in Telugu films and Hindi television soap operas. Her television debut was in the year 2007. She very quickly made her mark on the TV industry and won many awards for being the best child artist. Avika then jumped to movies making her Tollywood debut in the year 2013. She also won SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu) at the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards.

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From being famously recognized as Anandi to having 8 films lined up in Tollywood, how has your journey been?

Been a roller coaster I’m proud of! I look forward to learning new things every day and I’m in gratitude always for the kind of love I have been receiving for so many years. Really grateful.

How did your career in acting start? Has acting always been a passion of yours?

At first, it was all just a hobby but slowly I realised cinema is what makes me feel the happiness and joy that nothing else can. And not just acting.

Direction/ camera editing producing.. all these excite me equally. Acting is just the beginning. I was dancing in a mall and a casting director spotted me and that’s it! The journey began, I always wanted to be a choreographer, that’s how I entered the industry after being loved so much for my work on tv I started to focus on my craft as in the beginning it was all just a hobby as I was too young but soon after I realised the loved that I have for cinema, I would love to be in a part of the industry forever. So my love for movies is what inspired me to be a part of the industry.

I’m not going to label myself just as an actress. I know I can do more and I will. I’ve already stepped into production and I truly love every bit of it.

What is the turning point in your career?

Balika was definitely the turning point! No one from my family is in the field, Nobody knew how big it would get especially with Balika. They were all happy and excited and I’m blessed to have a family who is equally excited for every movie that I’m a part of. I’m nothing without my family’s support & encouragement. In the beginning, I was so naive, I didn’t even know the meaning of trips. I used to go to school and then for shoots, the practice of remembering dialogues actually helped me remember my lessons in school. So yes the earlier days were pretty exciting.

Apart from acting, what other major activities do you usually engage with?

Dancing! Travelling and watching movies! I also like learning & reading a lot about filmmaking.

What are some projects that you're currently working on?

•Upcoming Telugu projects “Amaran” with Aadi sai Kumar Gemini fx. #bro releasing on sony liv. Then I have the Untitled project with people media and Abhishek Agarwal - Kalyaan dev. There’s Thank you movie with Naga Chaitanya - Dil Raju producer. I also have 2 projects under my own production house and 2 more that are not announced yet.

•Kazakhstan project: “I go to school” with Nurlan Koyanbayev •Hindi Project: I have shot for one with Pratik Gandhi & Manish Raisinghan- not about the release date yet.

What's the recent item you struck off of your bucket list?

A trip to the Maldives! I really had a lot of fun!

And I’m looking forward to travelling more soon!

Tell us about the funniest rumour you’ve heard about yourself?

That I was married to my best friend Manish What would you like to tell people who are romantically interested in you?

Thank you for making me feel so important!

Tell us something that you have never told anyone else?

That I’m obsessed with neon colour! I literally would want to have a house and car that is neon When can we expect to hear wedding bells for Avika and Milind?

We will let you all know when the time comes.

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Food or gym?

Food

Stilettoes or sneakers?

Sneakers One director that you would love to work with in the future?

Anurag Basu Your celebrity crush?

Diljit Dosanjh Your biggest regret?

None Morning person or night person?

Definitely morning. Love my yoga and bowl of fruits.

Three things you never leave home without?

Phone, house keys, Superdry chappals Favourite pastime?

Dancing Most used curse word?

Stupid Favourite emoji? :-*

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HAPPENING NIGHTLIFE IN HYDERABAD Hyderabad is immensely known for its delectable cuisine, astounding history and booming nightlife. Lately, Hyderabad is home to varied and diverse nightlife ranging from clubs to midnight food trucks. With live music, activity sessions, discounted drinks and karaoke nights, a lot of places in Hyderabad have a party vibe. Open till the wee hours of the morning, these famous nightclubs and bars will offer the experience you will cherish for a lifetime. Here’s a little guide to nightlife in Hyderabad that’ll let you groove all night long.

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SUNBURN SUPERCLUB

Sunburn club is an amazing nightclub in the middle of the city with lights and amazing sound. The food served is absolutely delicious and they organize some of the biggest parties in Hyderabad. Artists from across the globe perform here and it is definitely worth the hype. Sunburn club is India’s most celebrated music festival now in a club experience.

Transformation of a megastructure!

LOCATION: Jubilee Hills

MAKAU KITCHEN AND BAR

A new happening place in town with a good ambience and a 365 days dance floor. The interiors of this place will leave you shook, as the place is crafted in such a beautiful way. With delicious food and a never-ending dance floor, Makau is surely a place to enjoy and get Instagram worthy pictures.

LOCATION: Jubilee Hills

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ANTERA KITCHEN AND BAR

The new food joint AnTeRa which is opened in Hyderabad is bringing the culinary and traditional legacies of Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema to your palate with amazing drinks.

At the new food joint, people can treat their taste buds with chicken Perugu Pachadi, Bobbatlu with Jaggery Ice-cream, Avakay Pappu Annam with Pachi Pulusu and Totakura Liver Fry many other mouth-watering dishes.

LOCATION: Jubilee Hills

FORGE BREW HOUSE

Forge is a very exclusive place that offers some best brews in Hyderabad. It is profoundly known for its highly creative beers of diversity. With the motto to celebrate beer culture around the world, Forge offers an exciting nightlife with flavours to try from. The rustic look of the place creates a perfect vibe for brewed barrels to fill in gigantic mugs! if you’re looking for a frosted mug of flavoursome beer, Forge is the place for you.

LOCATION: Jubilee Hills

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GREASE MONKEY

This is the perfect spot to kick back at after a long day of work. An old truck has been made into a bar that serves heady cocktails. Their laid back sundowners and boozy Sunday brunches are most popular. Their evenings with foottapping music are just as happening. Whether you’re in the mood to kick back with some chilled beer or want something stronger, they have it all. Pick from their amazing selection of vodka, gin, whiskey, beer and wine and get started on that much-needed buzz. We absolutely love their signature cocktails, especially the Caramelized Whisky and Beer Hangover.

LOCATION: Jubilee Hills

ZERO 40

Zero 40 is a well-known name in Hyderabad. This amazing place has opened its new brand in the financial district and is creating a buzz in the city. With ample space and an exclusive dance floor, Zero 4o has become Hyderabad’s favourite clubbing spot. The large space offers people to spend a comfortable time and enjoy their night along with their friends. The food is exclusive and serves a diverse cuisine to try from.

LOCATION: Financial District

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COCO’S BAR AND GRILL

It’s a fabulous rooftop bar that offers wonderful acoustic music in the background. So if you are looking for a peaceful place to chill out, this place is highly recommendable. Good food, dim lights, peaceful music, delectable drinks and snacks, Coco’s Bar and Grill serves all of this in its own special way. It will also give you a resemblance to Goa Beaches where you can spend a perfect evening with your friends or family.

LOCATION: Banjara Hills

BLOCK 22

Block 22 club is one of the most widely held clubs in Hyderabad for its amazing décor. The main highlight of this place is the giant chandelier with blue lighting on the dancefloor. The music of Block 22 will set your mood to have a fun evening out with your party group. You would just be amazed to be in this place on the weekends when the club is jam-packed with guests.

LOCATION: Hitex City

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The coffee cup is located in sainikpuri, Hyderabad and is one of the best places I got to see.

It has beautiful furniture and ambient. The food is delicious with reasonable prices and the best part is that the service is awesome and the servers and customer friendly. Every weekend they have shown such as standup comedy, singing, etc.

Sneha Naidu Student

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Fonce Chocolatier is an aesthetically pleasing continental cafe located in Jubilee Hills. The place has been beautifully designed to provide the essence of a well-established outdoor environment to its customers, engaging a lot of us in cute photoshoots. A highly diversified course of the menu is provided which includes continental, fast food and a large variety of deserts. The food has a unique tinge of flavour which lasts even after having a sip of coke. Fonce is a very promising place for deserts.

Jahnavi Vantaram , Student

My favourite nighttime place is Tabula rasa. The live music there is absolutely amazing, After a tiring day, chilling with some music and absolute good food is my favourite thing to do. If you are wanting to go for a soothing evening to chill, I’d definitely recommend Tabula Rasa.

Aryaki Potturi

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FEATURE | My favourite hangout place is Olive Bistro. This place has everything I need and is absolutely aesthetic. With music, food and drinks, this place sets the vibe for a blissful evening. The best part about this place is the view of Durgam Cheruvu. The lights, the breeze and the must just give me the exact feels of being in a Bollywood movie.

Anmol

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What better place than Prism for a night powerpacked with madness?

Prism is one of my best party places in Hyderabad as they offer amazing music, food and moreover their style of bartending is something to definitely experience. I’d recommend Prism for an amazing party experience.

Tanvee

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ADVENTURE SPORTS IN HYDERABAD Recreation is something we all need after a week-long hectic work. Recent developments in Hyderabad have given way to some exciting activities, events, getaways and adventure sports.

Adventure sports are one of the best ways to discover the thrilling side of ours and encourage us to overcome our fears.

Hyderabad has always been a versatile city and now, just to add to its versatility, our very own city is a hub for some engaging and spine-chilling recreations and adventure sports. Exploring oneself is something one must do to ensure stability, creativity and to be a better individual. Let’s discover some breath-taking adventure sports that you can try out soon.

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PIT STOP

At Pitstop-GoKarting, you can escape the ordinary and have the most entertaining and recreational day in your very own city Hyderabad. Includes GoKarting, Bowling and various exciting indoor and outdoor games along with delicious food. AT Pit Stop, along with Go Karting, we also can explore other adventure activities like ziplining, cycling lining and rope walking.

LOCATION: Necklace Road

LEONIA RESORTS

Bungee jumping is surely a dream activity on everybody’s bucket list. One needs to have the courage and thrill to be able to jump off a crane from hundreds of feet above the ground. Leonia offers a great place for new as well as experienced jumpers to check out. At Leonia, you are dropped from a crane at 200 feet. A completely thrilling experience.

LOCATION: Shamirpet

PRASAD’S IMAX

Rock climbing is surely a surreal experience. At Prasad’s Imax one can find a faux rock climbing experience. With tall foam boards and rock climbing aid, one can withstand rock climbing right in the city. Proper gear and equipment are available to give you a thrilling experience of making your way to the top.

LOCATION: Necklace Road

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SHILPARAMAM Zorbing is a super fun activity that ticks all fun and adventure boxes. Here you are placed inside a giant plastic orb and rolled downhill.

It’s a thrilling ride and here you won't be able to tell the difference between the sky and the ground. Shilparamam offers fun and exciting zorbing for you all to roll your world around!

LOCATION: Hitech City

ODYSSEY WONDER

Paintball is a fun activity where one is given protective gear like a helmet, chestguard, protective glasses and a gun loaded with paintball pellets. The activity starts by dividing the participants into a group of two and then the paintball battle begins. It’s best enjoyed with a large group of friends and we suggest visiting odyssey wonder paintball for the best time.

LOCATION: Madhapur

YACHT CLUB

If you're looking for a very new recreational activity without having to go far, then give a shot at sailing. The Hyderabad Yacht Club offers sailing, kayaking and even boating for those interested in giving water sports a try.

LOCATION: Necklace road

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ANANTHAGIRI HILLS Ananthagiri hills are famously known for trekking and sightseeing. But lately, this amazing spot has transformed into an adventure hotspot. At Ananthagiri, camping, trekking, rope walking, ziplining, live barbeque sessions and cycling is available for visitors to try out. If you're looking for a weekend getaway, book your tent in Ananthagiri hills soon.

LOCATION: Vikarabad

RUNWAY 9 let your inner racer out by firing up the tracks and revving up your kart. This is ideal for a large group of friends as you can compete and race with each other. Go-karting is a fun activity for all those who want to channel their inner racer.

LOCATION: Medchal

SKYZONE Trampoline parks can be absolutely fun if you know how to jump to heights of fun and enjoyment.

Skyzone offers a varied range of recreational activities that involve the use of trampolines and hurdle challenges. Here you can play basketball, out n out all on trampolines and also jump into this entire pool of sponges. If you're looking for a fun time with a view, skyzone is apt for you!

LOCATION: Gandipet

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| FEATURE One of my favourite pastime activities along with my friends is Go-Karting. I like how it is thrilling and absolutely fun at the same time. Go Karting at Shamshabad Airport is one of my favourite destinations to go to. A perfect long drive with chill music and an evening racing with my friends on track is my ideal weekend.

Sathvik Yarlagadda

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Since childhood, I was always fascinated with water sports. Wonderla is a favourite amusement park in Hyderabad. This place has everything I like. The roller 360-degree60 degree swing and water splash are my favourite things there. I’d visit this place over and over again with my friends as it has everything that makes me happy.

Ruthvik S Student

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Camping and trekking are one of my favourite recreational activities.

Lately, Ananthagiri Hills has come up with camping activities that are way too amazing. They have all adventure activities with delicious food. It is one of my favourite getaway places to go to on weekends and spend some quality time with nature.

Manasvi Kothlapuram, Student

Sailing is therapy to me. I enjoy sailing as it builds immense relief and joy. Sailing requires guidance and a tad bit of training and my trustworthy club is the yacht club in Hyderabad. They teach you and then you're all set to sail. If you want to explore water sports, sailing is a must-try.

Omesh Muppirisetti

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FASHION |

Fashionable winter with the Celebs!

We're approaching the crispair-teasing season when all we need is some fantastic toasty and winter clothing, and the best recommendation for the winters is to layer and layer till you're ready to boldly walk around the city smashing the trendy appearance. Knitwear has lately gained popularity, with stylists and celebrities sporting it.

The winter season might be challenging since we may set aside time to plan our wardrobe, but we can just put on some light clothing in the summer. It's also that time of year when you want to relax next to a lovely calm café, enjoying a cup of coffee while reading your new book or working on a project due the next day.

After eighteen months of battling through the many phases of lockdown, seizing the chance to develop new trends, adapt to stylish winter apparel, and recreate famous styles will help you turn the attention!

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In New York City, Rihanna dressed a brilliant green coat with a pop to a plain black top and matching pair of pants, despite the fact that fall and winter call for neutral and warm colours. Several silver chains, a frame, and white heels completed her ensemble.

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Trench coats provide a touch of luxury to any outfit, especially in the winter. Samantha steals the show in a blocky warm-toned, candy-coloured trench coat, lace leggings, and a black top, all paired with beaded pumps.

The bold eye frame creates a buzz in the room, and the heart-shaped sling is a sure winner!

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The fashion sensation Ranveer Singh overcomes all odds. He reintroduces velvet in a trendy way by pairing it with a red jersey and making a statement with oversized eyeglasses and white shoes. His outrageous fashion choices undoubtedly motivate fashionistas to explore with their present wardrobes!

Rowan Row, a fashion model who makes stunning design statements, easily encourages the layering game for guys. This sophisticated design, along with the ideal colour palette, is a must-have for the upcoming winter season!

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Kendall Jenner's fashion sense is impeccable, and she never fails to wow. The long coffee-brown coat, teamed with a basic white shirt and loose jeans, and finished with shoes, is all you need to keep moving in the fresh autumn air!

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Chris Hemsworth’s design style is adventurous, and he adds spice to the casual appearance as well! This season, I’m searching for a checkered coat to wear over a cosy sweater and joggers.

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Is it possible to shift our focus away from Anushka Sharma’s bright grin and onto the calm, neutraltoned attire she wears near the stadium? Yes, a pair of unobtrusive socks and slippers keeps the game enjoyable yet hot! This is the ideal go-to outfit when feeling cooped up at home this season!

Knit sweaters are both beautiful and comfortable in the cold. Bella Hadid looks stunning in an oversized knit sweater with bell bottoms and boots. Even in the dead of winter, it’s scorching!

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What’s, even more, sexier is when the city’s sexiest man dons a turtleneck sweater for the colder months! In preparation for slaying the city in turtleneck sweaters, Rana Daggubati has already begun rolling up his sleeves.

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Hailey Baldwin’s street style is gearing up for the next chilly season. Her black leather pants with sneakers are the ultimate show-stopper, dressed up with a black blazer.

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Deepika Padukone, the Queen of Bollywood, has us drooling over her candy-coloured winter look.

Remember to accessorise your turtleneck ensembles with a touch of colour this season. Let’s take a cue from the Queen herself and gather some ideas!

Put on the faux fur hemline jacket in the manner of Karan Johar from Bollywood! No more huddling beneath the blanket; cover yourself in the faux fur jacket and go about your business as if you own it!

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“It’s my favourite time of the year, the dark chocolate, hot coffee, flurry blankets, cosy sweaters love everything. You know what I most like about winter is the outfits or if you have messy hair just put on a beanie. Layering is so much fun. You get to combine blouses with dresses with cardigans, mix and match patterns and colours, textures and prints, and make amazing new outfits.

Tip: For styling and warmth purposes, look for a longer coat: short jackets can be cute, but your best bet is to look for a long winter coat. I don’t know why I never owned one before, but now that I do – oh, what a difference! I feel elegant and warm at the same time. But because most of us usually land on booty jeans, and a super cute knit combo on most chilly mornings, it's hella easy to get away with repeat outfits... for like five days in a row.”

Pallabi Paul

, Fashion Illustrator

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FASHION |

"Men's fashion is supposed to be dull, but it isn't when the game is played well. To create a dressed-up appearance with just the perfect amount of glitz, choose and combine the correct clothing from your collection! Winter is the time of year when the style is both challenging and fun. Sweatshirts and hoodies are my go-to winter ensembles in Hyderabad because the mild temperature here keeps it bearable to show up to any place with comfortable and light winter wears. The idea is to dress up for the Hyderabad winter days without going overboard with the wool sweaters. I add a simple jacket that matches my outfit, generally a denim jacket, for casual cold days. Layering the appropriate style over a plain shirt or sweater is a fantastic idea. Sweaters with a shirt underneath take home the award for most professional work attire.”

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“Winter outfits bring with them a myriad of challenges. How do you look stylish when you are layered up and completely covered? I personally feel layering up is an art and it’s very essential for the freezing winters, to keep your best foot forward, look your best and still be comfortable in what you’re wearing. I think a good pair of shoes and a nice jacket/coat can be your best friend for the season. Winter brings in so many new ways to layer up and style yourself.

From pants to dresses, sweaters to hats, coats to capes, Winter is not just about clothes but bling accessories too, what with New Year following close on the heels of Christmas. The best glitter comes from shades of gold - from earrings and necklaces to sling bags. Talking of accessories, can shoes be far behind? The footwear for this season all have a shade of sparkle. And of course, you can never go wrong with good old boots!

Climbing up the fashion trends is what I do when dressing up, and I am here for all the woollen, furs and stockings and accessories for the winters.”

Tanisha Kocheta

, Student

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| WELLNESS We are so busy and wandering without fully grasping the times we live in that millions of thoughts enter our heads each day. You maintain a mindfulness practice to take steps toward healing, learning about your emotions and thoughts, and focusing on your inner-self.

Meditation is a patience-based technique that involves accepting silence and bringing serenity into one's life. Mediation was first used to better grasp life's holy and mystical powers. People now use this technique to connect with their inner selves and cultivate tranquilly in their lives.

Though meditation cannot totally heal all mental, physical, and emotional suffering in life, it helps promote stress management, which is the core cause of medical and emotional problems.

As you focus in to watch your breathing rate and body sensations, meditation helps all your jumbled ideas quiet down. The peace you experience throughout the session does not disappear when you leave it, but you will ultimately realise that you are being aware of your thoughts and feelings.

Meditation may be performed in a variety of ways, and each individual may adapt to different kinds of meditation. For example, some people regard reading a book to be mediation, while others consider writing to be mediation. Body movement techniques such as dance and yoga are also considered mediation.

You won't need any equipment to incorporate this healthy mindful practice into your daily routine, and you won't have to worry about finding the "perfect" method to meditate since there isn't one! The objective is to feel at ease and to know what works best for your lifestyle and daily routine. Meditation can be done in a variety of ways, including:

Find a comfortable position:

You must ensure that you are comfortable when seated, and as a novice, you must seek out a setting that is not distracting, such as your room, balcony, or a nearby park. You can either take a backrest, fold your legs, sit in a chair, etc., and let the calm wash over you.

Just breath:

While your mind wanders, grab hold of it and focus on your breathing. Inhale and exhale slowly and carefully, scanning your body for sensations, becoming aware of discomfort and tensions in your body, and releasing them while you exhale.

Chant your mantras:

You can recite phrases from your sacred books or even daily affirmations while paying attention to your feelings. Recognize yourself, your body, and your thoughts.

Be kind with your inner-child:

Don't condemn yourself or be too harsh with your thoughts if you lose focus or your mind stray. Refocus your attention once you've been recognised.

Close with gratitude:

You slowly open your eyes, or gently lift your gaze and look at the things around you, notice how you feel, mindful of your emotions. And, that’s it.

The vibrations of patience and compassion toward oneself are the same vibrations needed in the world!

“The journey towards my inner self began almost six months ago when someone I really admire happened to tell me the importance of empowering ourselves through our own company and mindfulness. Ever since I’ve started meditating along with a lot of calmness and peace there came a wave of understanding and forgiveness which helped me see people, situations, and life in a much simpler way. It’s definitely a slow process, but the journey is beautiful. The realisations and self-introspection that comes with meditation help me understand many aspects of my life. Meditation helps me combat my stress and cope with any negative thoughts and energy around me. For me, the purpose of starting meditation was to find peace and improve my mental health during the stressful pandemic time and I am so glad that now it has given me so much more, the journey of becoming the better version of yourself through gratitude, mindfulness and patience is truly amazing to experience. It’s definitely a journey from limited identity to unlimited happiness and wisdom.”

Devika Nair

, Artist

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WELLNESS | “How do we learn to pick between right & wrong? How do we differentiate between the emotional & the logical choice? And how do decide to pick one over the other?

These are questions that a lot of people would agree to require an elevated maturity to answer & these have been questions that I found answers to from my meditation. I gave been meditating since I was 10, it has been a family activity that we & my parents take part in even today. Twenty minutes of meditation every day in the morning is essential to me.

It grounds me in reality & truth and lets me connect with the divine. It is “MY” time of the day, meant for my soul, my mind & my body only. It is the time when I remind myself of the grandeur of our expansive universe, & how petite my problems, which often stress me out, are. Meditation lets me sink my feet into the truth & look at my problem just as they are. It helps me break the chain of mindless overthinking that has often led to anxiety attacks, which often paralyse me from making a decision. Through continuous meditation, I’ve learnt that my being is not worthless, I have value, my voice matters & I am meant to serve this world to the best of my potential. My meditation has led to my inner truth, led me to develop & create myself & my character, & often appears to be my portal to connect with the divinity within. My meditation has taught me to be grateful & to be a source of love & joy.”

Snehasish Chinara

, Student

“Sometimes we forget that we will not reach our goals in our daily life if we do not have a calm, healthy and fit body. That is when meditation comes to our rescue it reduces the body’s stress response and promote a feeling of calmness in the mind and stops our wandering thoughts. Like all things in fitness even meditation takes a lot of practice and time even for beginners and for more advanced meditators also not every session is going to be a success. But the benefits of practising even when it goes wrong are overwhelming if you are new to meditation or you are frustrated as you are trying to find that centre of gravity. Remember that the more you try to practise, the better you become at finding your inner peace. When I think of meditating, I think it’s an exercise for mental health. When I first began I started out doing what one would think of as a traditional meditation sitting with legs crossed and hands in a mudra and trying to calm my mind by focusing on my breath, it was not easy in my initial days but because of my consistent with the practice I have become better and have started to enjoy doing it daily, in fact, it has opened up a world of possibilities and helped me broaden my approach and my will power have boasted up in my bad days with full of positivity and it has made my health much better.”

Antony Civin

, Founder and CEO of Kalpataa yoga studios

“Meditation is the way of practising patience, calmness, to remove anxiety.

Meditation is also known as Sadhana.

Sitting in one place with a closed eye and focusing on the breathing pattern is one kind of meditation but not the only way. This is a way for the people who are on their path of detachment and away from the world resided in the Himalayas, Monks do this type of meditation. But unfortunately, the present generations have taken it to a point where they think, they need to take time for meditation which they are not comfortable with the timings or a place to do so. But meditation can also be done by practising to focusing on any individuals particular interest. what we are working with or for an art student his passion is painting n he puts all his focus into the painting, similarly, a person following and working in his passion with great interest and focused on his work is also a part of meditation.

A focused person is in a state of selfconsciousness where he/she exactly knows all the good and the flaws of a work to be done. Meditation does help in calming anxiety, helps clear all the doubts within, regular practising with proper breathing techniques can also attain many health benefits.

While a beginner starts to meditate he/she gets different thoughts, let these thoughts move like moving clouds and just watch them without any reaction to the thoughts you see.

It helps in getting clarity, patience, you see a different perspective of the same problem when you practise meditation while you are working or while relaxing.”

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| TRAVEL

A WELLNESS RETREAT IN HILLS Solan, located in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh is named after the Hindu goddess Shoolini Devi, Solan was the capital of the erstwhile princely state, Baghat. It is known as the “Mushroom city of India” because of the vast mushroom farming in the area.

The Kalka-Shimla narrow gauge heritage railway line, built by the British passes through Solan and is a recognised World Heritage site.

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TRAVEL |

Where to stay: Niraamaya Retreats Suryavilas, Solan

Standing peacefully still at an elevation of 1550 meters in Himachal Pradesh is Solan. Suryavilas by Niraamaya offers a perfect getaway for anyone who is looking for a piece of peace, be it a weekend getaway or a long rejuvenation break. From an array of accommodation options – villas, private suites, rooms that all come with the added benefit of balconies or gardens to breathe in the lush landscape to food options like traditional local thali to healthy detox food it offers options to suit your mood and needs.

Room

We stayed in the spacious premium room that came with a separate adjoining dressing room. The full-size large clear windows and the charming, picturesque backdrop of nature offers a transcendental experience.

Spa

The multi-awardwinning Niraamaya Spa at retreat delivers a range of wellness therapies including traditional Ayurveda, and yoga that replenish the mind, body, and spirit. A spa in the hills is a great place to revitalize your body against a backdrop of majestic mountains, leaving you re-energized and ready to take on the world. Suryavilas, a spa resort in Solan offers a flexible blend of integrated Ayurvedam & Functional Wellness Programs. The 5000 years old rich wisdom of Ayurveda in its reliable, authentic form are perfectly curated for preventive or therapeutic treatments from as ordinary as routine monthly skincare during a 3 Nights Weekend Stay, to remedial pain management of joints or Back Pain utilizing their special treatment packages.

You can also experience India’s largest bioregulatory, integrative and functional medicines for Gut Health, Illness Reversals, Stress & Anxiety Disorders etc at Suryavilas from a wide range of technology backed state-of-art wellness programs headed by an in-house panel of professional

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| TRAVEL doctors, nutrition's, naturopaths and specialists, all seamlessly integrating with the joy and comfort of your holidaying at Suryavilas.

However, if it’s the little things that make a big difference, we’re appreciative of thoughtful touches such as the extraordinarily-comfy beds (certified by the American Chiropractic Association), which lend themselves to restoratively-deep sleep, ensuring we are up bright and early for our morning yoga – followed by an action-packed day of activities!

Unsurprisingly – breakfast, lunch & dinner emerge a highly-anticipated affair, constellating around ravishingly-prepared dishes, low on calories (each meal amounts to just 250-500 calories) yet big on unfettered, sharp-as-a-tack flavours.

Check them out:https://www.suryavilas. com/

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ENTERTAINMENT |

Kamal Haasan tests positive for COVID-19 South star Kamal Haasan has informed his fans that he has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from his recent trip to Chicago in the United States. He had gone to launch his new Khadi line of clothes.

He revealed that he has developed a mild cough and has quarantined himself at a hospital in Chennai.

Does Samantha share Divorce related screenshots on Insta stories?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to her Insta stories to share a screenshot of her WhatsApp chat with her mother as proof of her mother helping her cope with the divorce. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya recently announced their divorce. After being Mr and Mrs for more than three years, Samantha and Chay Akkineni decided to part ways. They took to their social media accounts and requested fans to give them privacy in tough times. Samantha’s family seems to be extending full support in such times.

Justin Bieber Transforms Into A Priest

Justin Bieber, 27, looked almost unrecognizable in one of the pics from his new Balenciaga ad! The singer posed in an outfit that resembled a priest’s robe in the epic photo and showed off an intense and serious facial expression. The look included a floorlength black jacket, black square-toed chunky boots, and a lanyard around his neck that held a bunch of keys.

Kim Kardashian wanted to work in a Bollywood film and chose Salman Khan over Shah Rukh Khan

There was a time when the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star wanted to work in a Hindi film. Kim’s close friend Sheeraz Hasan said “Kim Kardashian is very interested in doing a Bollywood film.

She asked me for names she could debut with, and there can be no one besides Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.” She said I want to work with both of them, but I’d like to work with Salman first.”

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Priyanka Chopra DROPS Jonas from her surname on social media

Priyanka Chopra sent her fans into a frenzy after she suddenly dropped Jonas from her surname from all of her social media accounts. Her fans had a meltdown after witnessing the unusual change in Priyanka’s bio. People started speculating that Priyanka and Nick Jonas must be heading for a divorce and had a massive meltdown on social media.

Antim passes the box office test with flying colours

It was imperative that Antim held on well on the weekdays, and the good news is that it has passed the crucial Monday test with flying colours. Beating all expectations and the odds stacked against it, the movie took a promising start in cinema halls, after which, the Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma starrer witnessed a much-needed boost on day 2, followed by a massive jump on day 3. And now, the Monday collection firmly puts Antim: The Final Truth in the safety zone, with a strong possibility of it emerging a box office success.

Sindhu gets a first-round bye in World Championships Defending champion PV Sindhu has got a first-round bye and faces the prospect of coming up against Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying and former world number one Carolina Marin in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively of the World Badminton Championships.

Manchester United co-owners company buys UAE T20 League franchise

Lancer Capital, headed by top English football club Manchester United’s co-chairman Avram Glazer, has made its first foray into cricket by acquiring a franchise in the UAE League.

UAE T20 League chairman and vice-chairman of Emirates Cricket Board, Khalid Al Zarooni, welcomed Glazer into the league.

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ENTERTAINMENT |

BOOKS Children of Blood and Bone

Nobody can disagree with the fact that I easily picked it up because of the title the author gave it. For a debut novel of the fantasy genre, this is a work of great penmanship. It is a huge novel, I am attracted to big books, hand down. But unlike most of the books that have an exceedingly ridiculous number of pages, this is super-fast paced and on the move. It is a reader’s story, as the author gave utmost importance to the characters, especially Zelie, a fierce warrior, followed by Amarie and her amazing transformation. The action, the war sequences, the battles were all beautifully illustrated with the use of great word play. The plot is wonderful, and close to impossible to predict what’s coming next.

This saga has easily come to stand as my favorite this year, and I’d rate it a 4.8/5 with no hesitation.

The President is Missing

This was the most hyped book of the year. The copies flew away within hours of launch, and I just could not keep calm about it. This had to be on the shelves minutes after I read about it. James Patterson is a great author, while I could sense that most of the writing was done by him, he needed a guided expertise from the Political arena to complete the experience that a reader would want, hence, Bill Clinton. The novel kicks off with a ginormous threat that America will have to face.

Somehow, authorities discover a threat from within the cabinet, this followed by the President being a suspect who then goes missing. The book is set in real time for about three days, where the president goes missing.

Circe

I have a weird obsession with Mythology, especially If it is Greek. This story is a great work of Greek fiction. Circe is a daughter born in the house of Helios, the Sun God, and the undefeatable Titan. Unlike other children of the Gods, Circe has no great powers to flaunt, and turns to the mortal world for companionship. Gradually, she discovers her powers of witchcraft, where she has the ability to turn any rival into a monster, and plant them against the Gods themselves. This threatens Zeus, who then banishes her to a deserted island. Circe then masters her powers when on the island.

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TAROT | Aries Sparks could fly when you meet someone new. The more cheerful side of your nature will be very apparent. You could propose to him/her. You will also get suspicious about something. This will hinder your progress and you will be unable to achieve your goals. You just need to rethink your priorities in work.

Cancer You are heading for a good day. You could plan on getting married quite soon too. There will be new hope installed in your life, a new approach that works. You will take part in some happy occasion somewhere. Instead of going for a new relation, you will make your older relations stronger. For students, it is a good day to achieve goals.

Libra Move slowly and be sure of yourself.

There is ample time to let the new person in your life know how you feel. This is not the time to rush headlong into anything new. The afternoon will be joyful and peaceful. Contacts with new people will be made. Peace and harmony will prevail at home and the workplace.

Capricorn You are likely to be given a new responsibility at the workplace. Your lover will be understanding about it and will even encourage you to take it up seriously. It will be a beneficial day. You will do meditation, prayer and read religious books. A company of experienced persons will give you happiness.

Taurus You would charm everyone with your wit and humour and will succeed in playing the field to the hilt. You could end up stealing not one but a couple of hearts. All your work will get completed as per your plan. Physical fitness will be at its best. You will feel lifted and cheerful. You will also focus on your work.

Leo Positive vibes from a friend are going to keep your hopes alive. With your financial position getting better, you would be in a position to enjoy some luxury. Time will be highly beneficial.

Due to your hard work, you will have financial gains. But you will also think about taking a rest from work.

Scorpio You may decide to let go of this relationship which has been floundering for a while. Too many arguments are taking place with your lover. It can end up being lonely. Your mind will be very clear about its goal. You will also listen with attention to your boss or another senior officer. And do your work efficiently.

Aquarius You could feel very much alone in the first half of the day. Later on, you are likely to get a piece of favourable news putting you into a pretty good mood. Work done in partnership will be successful. Keeping aside your ego will enhance your work, name and fame. You will have monetary gains in your work.

Gemini You are heading for mixed feelings that can leave you feeling a little disturbed. You sometimes wonder what you want, a steady partner or more freedom for yourself.

You will not take any extra burden and will work within your limits. This will help you in overcoming many problems in your work.

Virgo You might want to be a little more creative in your approach while dealing with your sweetheart. You have not been well-received of late and need to add some zing. Take care of your health. You will be busy with family matters.

Your problems will get resolved. You will take important decisions carefully.

Sagittarius A new chapter in your life is going to begin putting an end to major worries.

There will be new vigour in your relationship and you will enjoy sharing this new company. Work speed will pick up as the day goes by. You will be caught in the midst of a flurry of activities. But will not up and complete your tasks.

Pisces Your working life can take most of the day but you will do your best to spend time with your lover and this is a precious time for both of you. Property related work will get finished. You will plan on expanding of business.

You will take the advice of your trusted ones. Change of place is also likely.

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Westin

INTERIOR Home Centre Somajiguda, 040 4031 1111

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

Punjagutta X Road Tel : 66621115 / 66621116

PET CARE Blue Cross Animal Shelter Neeru’s Emporio on Road No.36 Jubilee Hills, 040 3298 9858

Olive’s Pet Clinic ,DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh 25960 095507

Petcetera Home Stays International School, Tapovan Park, Manikonda, 098857 27269

J RESORTS Alankrita Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104

Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa ,Parveda Village, Shankarpally Tel : 42020222 / 42020444

Lahari Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350

Leonia

Tel : 23350130 ,Road. No.1, Banjara Hills 66620390 040 .Begumpet, Tel : 40112222

Neerus Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588

Origins Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16

BIBA Punjagutta, 040 6678 2244

Westside ,Somajiguda Circle 0421 2340 040

CMR Shopping Mall Patny Center, Secunderabad 9989222916

SALONS" Paris de salon

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

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

Golconda resorts and spa

Naturals Unisex Salon & Spa

,Osman Sagar Lake 6969 3069 040

RESTAURANTS Affair Plot No 115, Road 10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Tel : 9249899999

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

Glocal Junction Road No. 1,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 33165688 040

Chime

Inorbit, Madhapur 1111 4202 040

Manea Madhapur, 040 6453 2323

Lakme Salon Madhapur, 040 4021 2003

Mirrors Road No.1, Jubilee HIlls 4236 2354 040

SPAS Opium Spa’s ,Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills 0269 6589 040

Park Hyatt-Spa

,Nanakramguda, Gachibowli 49251142 040

,Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 1234 4949 040

China Bistro

Aura Spa

,Road No.1, Jubilee Hills 0999 6516 040

Road No.12, Banjara Hills 0226 6550 040

Sodabottleopenerwala

O2 Spa

,Road No.1, Jubilee Hills 8681 6888 040

Tel : 9959010088

Aamantran Hotel & Banquets ,Road No.12, Banjara Hills RTC X Roads. 7997993375

RETAILERS

GVK One Mall Banjara Hills

SUPER MARKET Balaji Grand Bazar Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad Tel : 040 - 23228802

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