WtzupKochi Nov - Dec 2016 Issue

Happenings, events, eat-outs, offers and More in kochi

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Events, Eat-outs, Offers & More in the city

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A Christmas Dilemma!

When it comes to Christmas hampers, does homemade work better?

WtzupKochi City Awards 2016 It’s a game of numbers this December, as kochiites flock to the polls to choose Kochi's favourites

Biennale On The Mind The third edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale is just around the river bend

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17-18dec V12 Motofrenzy 2016 Near Toll Booth, Mini Bypass Road, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam 944 606 1212

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Baking Spree- Workshop The Avenue Regent, Shenoys, Ernakulam 01:30 PM to 05:00 PM 994 614 4454

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Children's Biennale Opening

Cosmopolitan Cult, Jew Town, Mattancherry, Kochi 11:00 AM Onwards 0484 221 5287

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Enjoy the Best Steak in Town at Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn Cochin, Vennala, Ernakulam 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM 0484 419 9000

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Women EmpowermentWorkshop

Weirdass Comedy presents - On The Pot with Vir Das

Yacht Club Enclave, Thevara 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM 999 513 8229, 989 511 7979

JT Performing Arts Center, Kochi 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM 808 688 1681

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The Lover by Harold Pinter - Play 3:1 Audio Station, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, 07:00 PM Onwards, 989 510 4765

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Crafts'n Weaves Exhibition

Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016

Rotary Bala Bhavan, Ernakulam 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM 989 568 0143

Fort Kochi 09:00 AM Onwards 0484 221 5287

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RBC Christmas Market Riverbourne Centre, Kochi 974 647 0621

Reeds of InnocencePainting Exhibition Le MĂŠridien Kochi, Kundannoor 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM 0484 270 5777

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Burrow in for Food For Pepper and For Steak When You Reach the Summit

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exican cuisine is a fusion of indigenous American food and Spanish influences, so there is a lot of corn, beans and avocados, liberally spiced and with a lot of peppers.

So hop down to Justo Burritos at Thrikkakara when you crave authentic Mexican fare with an added Indian twist. Not compromising on quality, they give you food made from the freshest of ingredients and cooked right in front of you.

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Saturday - Sunday 11.00 am - 11.00 pm Thrikkakara, Kakkanad 0484 298 5922 hello@justoburritos.com

Cost for Two:

` 600 Cuisines: Mexican WiFi, Card Payment

restaurant catering South and North Indian and Chinese cuisines is set out on the rooftop of the Lotus 8 Hotel located near the Nedumbassery Airport. The Summit, removed from the bustle of the city, is the ideal place to be if you like a drive before and after your meal. Enjoy brunch with your book club here with a verdant backdrop of rolling pastures as far as eye can see, or eat dinner for two with starlit skies for a ceiling.

Must try:

T-Bone Steak

Fajitas, Tacos

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f you’ve ever wondered what a quintessential American diner feels like, just step into Lil’ America at Panampilly Nagar, with it’s rows of bench seats and blue-and-white striped awning, and be transported time zones away. Like the name suggests, you’ll get to choose from typical American food in all it’s rich, greasy glory whether it’s a burger dripping cheese or a freshly made waffle topped with creamy ice cream.

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Lil America Monday - Sunday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm 5th Cross Road, Panampilly Nagar 0484 232 3755

` 1000 Cuisines: American Home Delivery, WiFi Card Payment

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A Christmas Dilemma!

When it comes to Christmas hampers, does homemade work better?

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hristmas gifts are a tradition and hampers filled to the brim with goodies have a special charm all their own. I mean, who doesn’t like to open a gift and find a dozen more tiny pretty things inside? There’s absolutely no doubt. Christmas hampers rank way up there when it’s time to think of gifts for your near and dear.

hampers need to be. Let’s be honest, festive seasons are hell on our pockets and for those of us with mouths to feed (including our own), saving wherever possible seems a very commendable pursuit. And third, building your own set of gift hampers is so much fun, especially if you enjoy all things crafty and DIY..

But the question remains, what kind of hamper do you give them? Do you get them the really expensive kind filled to the brim with luxurious sweetmeats and delicious wines and is store-bought? Or do you go for the more personalized option, tailoring each hamper to the tastes of the recipient? One has to confess, in this writer's case, the second idea holds more sway.

Moving on, what do homemade hampers have in common with adorable supervillains?

Presentation! This is key if you want to make an impression. Use traditional woven baskets for that touch of local charm and yards of ribbon to give it that festive air.

First of all, a personalised gift hamper means you put thought into it, and whoever the gift is meant for shall definitely realize this.

Which also means, extra warm tinglies and fuzzy feelings at Christmas time. Secondly, and perhaps slightly more enticingly, you get to choose how expensive your homemade

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When it comes to a filling your hamper, your imagination’s the limit. Go homemade all the way and make all the edible goodies yourself, which means cakes, chocolates and giant, chunky cookies apart from the wine (made with your grandmother’s recipe, maybe?).

Throw in some bright fruit and you’re halfway there.

Add a personalised coffee mug for that coffee lover you know.

“We can create mugs suited to the customers’ tastes.”

Rafeek, Floweringo Candles, especially scented ones, are almost always a treat. “ We make Christmas themed candles with christmas quotes sometimes, and we also do candle arrangements.”

Ann Alice, Petal Touch

A dry fruit mix, and some spices for that homebaking enthusiast.

“We have quality ingredients at Bakers, and if you need advice regarding what makes the best mixes we’re here to help.”

Reghu, Bakers Traders Handmade soap for the unashamed hedonist.

“I’m designing a soap for Christmas with special ingredients” Sarah Jane John, The FIG And a couple of santa stockings and hats, fluffy socks and a homemade Christmas wreath to complete it. “ We’ve made products with toda embroidery for Christmas, and wreaths made out of green and red bangles. We also have the usual Christmas colour themed cushion covers, runners and tree ornaments.”

Lisa, Handmade Handmade A Christmas wreath to elevate your hamper to the next level. “ We have Christmas wreaths and a number of other products. Come take a look.”

Leena, Wudapple The list is potentially endless.

Artfully place a few painted pine cones, if you can get them (painted gold or in glitter, if you can manage it), and some shiny baubles here and there.. Add a card with the season’s greetings and you’re done. Your personalised homemade Christmas hamper is sure to be a hit!

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When your Kitchen Ware Wears down Head to Lulu Connect for great offers on kitchen appliances

Preethi Zodiac Mixer Grinder Price: ` 8960 Offer: ` 7499

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n continuation from our last issue, we bring you a range of appliances for use in the kitchen space with better offers from Lulu Connect, to see to your every cooking need, ranging from juicers and grindersto stoves and halogen ovens. These appliances come in a wide range of prices suitable for all kinds of budgets and offering great value for money.

Lulu Connect is the way to go when you know you need new kitchen ware.

Usha Infinity Cook Halogen Oven Price: ` 11995 Offer: ` 9000

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Kochi Dances Its Way to Fitness And these five women are the vanguard of the dance fitness mania that has gripped the city

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umba, a dance fitness program with Colombian roots, has been a fixture in Kochi for years now, all thanks to some phenomenal women whose dance fitness classes have been drawing people in droves. WtzupKochi spoke to these women who have proven that though they juggle various roles in life, they manage to keep their enthusiasm for this fitness form alive with their drive and passion.

Anju Antony “I’ve noticed that once they become mothers, women just tend to give up on their fitness. Coming here seems to have given them renewed confidence in themselves.

When you’re fit, you just feel good about yourself and your body.”

Passion The Fitness Studio

Shweta Singh “When people come to class, they’re very hesitant, they don’t think they can dance, they think they have two left feet and dancing with so many people, when there are so many others watching you, a lot of them are very conscious about that. But once they start classes, they start to grow into it.They have much more stamina. I find them to be more energetic and confident as well.”

Freelance Zumba Instructor

Shiny Justine “After sustaining a injury that should’ve been the lowest point in my life, I made up my mind to reclaim my lost energy and health.I did yoga for nearly 8 months and then moved on to doing aerobics and strength training as I started getting fitter. As a result,I lost 29 kg in a year.”

JuztShine Family Fitness Studio

Arunima Gupta “With Zumba, you can’t help but lose weight. That’s like a mantra. So that’s something that affects people positively. They come out at the end of the class charged and with a lot of positivity” The Floor

Ritu Paul “A unique thing about Bollyfit is that it is essentially “onesize-fits-all”. It is suitable for all ages and all fitness levels.

The only prerequisite for Bollyfit classes is a love for Bollywood music” Bollyfit

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Biennale On The Mind The third edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale is just around the river bend

Rheanna Mathews

What it is Taking its name from Italian and modelled after the original Venice Biennale, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) is an international exhibition of contemporary art, held every other year with installations at various heritage buildings in Fort Kochi-Mattancherry and Ernakulam. This is the third edition of the KMB.

Theme Forming in the pupil of an eye This year’s theme was chosen to bring to focus the fluid notions of making and performance, of imagination, multiplicity and tradition; to make one ponder the process of creation and the forces that shape it, to search for a way to look at things.

The mythic notion of the 'land of seven rivers' has lent the flowing imagery that underlies this year's theme. Tradition is the core focus of this biennale which explores the multiplicity of perspectives when it comes to tradition in a changing, yet

continuous society such as ours.

Curator Sudarshan Shetty An artist of international renown, Shetty was born in Mangalore but is based in Chembur, Mumbai. He has held exhibitions, solo and otherwise, the world over, most notably at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, the Tate Modern and La Centre Pompidouand. This edition of the KMB shall be his first curatorial venture.

Kerala’s Own At KMB 2016 There are 36 Indian artists from across the country participating in the Biennale, including works by master cartoonist E.P. Unny,native of Palakkad and eminent Malayalam litterateur Anand, originally from Trissur.

Artists to look out for

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Raul Zurita Chile Poet Work of Art : Purgatorio Orijit Sen India Graphic Artist and Designer Work of Art : The Disappearing Tiger

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Achraf Touloub Morocco Artist, Sculptor Work of Art : Landscape Stream Series Camille Norment USA Multi media artist Work of Art : Triplight

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Charles Avery Scotland Artist Work of Art : The Islanders Caroline Duchatelet France Installation Artist, Sculptor Work of Art : Exposure

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Avinash Veeraraghavan India Artist Work of Art : Crazy Jane and Jack the Journey Man

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Sudarshan Shetty Curator and Artistic Director

Art by Children: Artwork produced by children at workshops conducted at 100 schools across Kerala, the first of its kind in India.

Kashi Art Cafe: At the forefront of the Kochi art scene, this garden cafe brings art to the enthusiast.

Riyas Komu Director of Programmes

Bose Krishnamachari Biennale Director

Venues

Durbar Hall: Originally built to host the Cochin Maharaja’s court, and located at the heart of Kochi, the building and its grounds serve as an exhibition venue of international standing.

Aspinwall House: A sea-facing property in Fort Kochi on the way to Mattancherry containing office buildings, a residential bungalow, warehouses and several other outlying structures.

Dutch Warehouse:From a time when the spice trade was at its height, this dilapidated ‘godown’ built when the Dutch ruled Kochi is located on Bazar Road.

Cabral Yard: Named after a Portuguese navigator, the property was used for the production of coir yarn.

Pepper House: Another waterfront heritage property, it is a very popular café also housing a library, a gallery and event spaces.

David Hall: Built by the Dutch East India Company, the building is located on the north side of Parade Ground in Fort Kochi and is believed to have housed military personnel during the Dutch occupation.

The main exhibition of this edition of the Kuchi-Muziris Biennale shall be spread across 11 venues in Fort Kochi-Mattancherry and Ernakulam.

Other Events Students’ Biennale: Curated by 15 young artists, a platform for BFA and MFA students.

History Now Conversations: Conversations initiated between various speakers on a range of contemporary issues.

Arts + Medicine: Performances integrating visual arts and music to enrich the lives of patients.

Artists’ Cinema: Talks, workshops and a curated film festival showcasing diverse genres of moving images.

Music of Muziris: An international music programme featuring performances by musicians, young and old, emerging and established.

Video Lab: Innovative video projects on art, artists and art practices in an initiative supported by Tata Trusts.

Master Practice Studios: Workshops designed for intensive learning and exchange between aspiring artists or students of art and professional artists.

Let’s Talk Series: Talks and seminars by exceptionally remarkable people from various fields including the KMB’s participant artists, historians, writers, curators and activists, all gathered in the city.

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All In Hundreds Since the Rs 500 - Rs 1000 call back has left us all in a tizzy, here are some things you can do in under Rs 100 in our city Fathima Abdul Kader

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4 Go on a Walk through Marine Drive Walkway or Subash Park A walk on the marine drive walkway or a trip to Subash Park is the most touristy thing you can do in Kochi.

Grab friends,family or your kids and take a walk in these picteresque locations.

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7 Go To Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary Called the “Green Lung of Kochi�, Mangalavanam bird sanctuary is recorded of having 72 species of birds, 17 species of butterflies, 51 species of spiders and more.

Take A Trip By Ferry To Fort Kochi A ride on the ferry and then enjoying all that Fort Kochi has to offer comes at a price much cheaper than one would expect. Forget hundred, a trip will cost less than 10 rupees!

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5 Attend An Event At places like Changampuzha Park or Museum Of Kerala History While there are many places in Kochi that has ticketed events, Changampuzha park and Museum of Kerala History are establishments that hold events simply to promote the arts, often free of cost.

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Volunteer your free time away with people who want to make a difference Volunteering is a great way to do something charitable, as well as to spend time and make some new friends. Check out Anbodu Kochi, Thejus homes, Raising Our Voices, Guardians of Dreams, Make a Difference and more.

Visit One Of The Many Art Galleries In The City Biennale happens in Kochi due to the artistic soul of the city. David Hall, Kashi, Backward Civilization in Fort Kochi and Durbar Hall Art Gallery, and Ledhi within the confines of the city are some places to head to for a dose of art.

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3 6 Have A Plate Of Yummy Food At Inexpensive Food Joints From Shantilal S Mithaiwala at Mattanchery, to Night Chef in Vytilla and Pai Dosa near Shenoys, there are a number of small food joints that offer great food at meager prices.

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Have a trip down the memory lane of the Kochi Rajas at Thripunithura Hill Palace

Window Shop and Mall Hop Through The city Without eating or actually shopping, one can have a great time mall hopping and window shopping for hours at the many maills in the city.

There is also the added benefit that most malls have events happening to keep you entertained.

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WtzupKochi City Awards 2016 In Numbers

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It’s a game of numbers this December, as kochiites flock to the polls to choose Kochi's favourites Fathima Abdul Kader

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ith its penchant for rapid growth, Kochi has become a city no one wants to move out of. In fact it has become the current trend for ex-kochiites to move back. The effervescent food culture and thriving art and music scene are just a few of its great aspects.

But for so many who have lived here their whole lives, they are yet to know the beauty of the city. Wtzupkochi City Awards started from this thought to bring to light all of the best things that Kochi has to offer.

From the lushly manicured lawns of the in-city residential area in Panampilly Nagar to picturesque locations in Fort Kochi, Kochi is a mixture of many things. There are many who spend their weekends staying in, but

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Wtzupkochi is all about celebrating Kochi and about prompting Kochiites to go out and about. From restaurants and theatres to shopping malls and hang outs, to actors and instagrammers, the particular nomination categories were decided so that a wide variety of people and establishments can be lauded for their contribution to make the city what it is.

An award event that celebrates the best of Kochi cannot be done without those from Kochi and of Kochi. The winners of each category are voted on by Kochiites; from 60,000 voters in the first year to a staggeringly higher number of voters this year, the turnout for choosing #kochisfavorite has been magnificent. In addition to choosing voting

for their favorites, Kochiites were additionally prompted to share and get more people to vote, in order to win 2 movie tickets every week and gift vouchers. At the end of the campaign, the person who has shared the most gets to win tickets to UAE. Any venture requires support to succeed and Wtzupkochi City Awards 2016 is sponsored by Tata’s new zippy car, Tiago and Indigo Nation, the cult fashion brand for the young and the restless Indian dude as style partner.

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Wtzupkochi City Awards 2016 is a celebration of #kochisfavorite, the biggest winner here is Kochi

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3 Lakh Votes

have already been marked by the people from and of Kochi. The response has increased manifold than the year before, 5 times to be exact.

23 Categories There are 23 varied categories in this year's awards. In addition to the 20 categories from last year, categories such as Instagrammer, Bakery and Adventure Club was added and "Thattukada" was changed into favourite lunch spot.

285 Nominations

#Kochisfavorite 2015 1

Actor - Dulquer Salman

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Actress - Parvathy

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Band - Thaikkudam Bridge

18th December

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Changemaker - Kerala Blasters

All of #Kochisfavorite chosen by the people, will come together to accept their awards and have a grand time at the WtzupKochi City Awards 2016 on 18th December.

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CSR - Anna group

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Boutique - Poornima Indrajith

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Gym - Gold’s Gym

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Spa - Aroma Thai

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Builder - Nucleus Properties

285 individuals/establishments have been nominated across the categories. From instagrammers to corporate giants, the campaign has brought many names to the limelight for all that it does for Kochi.

2 Tickets Every Week The person who shared the most about the event during each week got 2 movie tickets from Cinepolis theatre as well as vouchers to Indigo Nation, Lulu Mall. The front runners in sharing stand to win 2 tickets to UAE at the final event.

2015 Chapter The first chapter of the event happened on Nov 25th of last year. The event was voted on by 60000 Kochiites. The winners came together to accept their awards at this entertaining and heartwarming event, held at Hotel Crowne Plaza.

10 Vegetarian Restaurant - Brindhavan 11 Non Vegetarian Restaurant - Paragon 12 Thattukada - Adipoli Thattukada 13 Cafe - Tonico 14 Hangout - Chillax 15 Shopping Experience - Hypermarket 16 Salon -Toni & Guy 17 Theatre - PVR Cinemas 18 Gang - Club ALR 19 Residents Association - Panampilly Nagar 20 College Campus - Maharajas

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Aanandam Ever After

ROMANCE

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Language: Tamil Cast: Surya, Shruthi Hassan, Anushka Shetty Director: Hari Gopalakrishnan Nadar Production: Studio Green Music: Harris Jayaraj Release date: Dec 16

Language: Hindi Cast: Sharukh Khan, Alia Bhatt Director: Gauri Shinde Production: Dharma Productions Music: Amit Trivedi Release Date: Nov 25

DRAMA

ROMANCE

The seven new darlings of Malayalam cinema share the tale of Aanandam and beyond Rheanna Mathews

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n the wake of the movie’s success, the seven actors in starring roles have found themselves in the spotlight and days into the release of Aanandam, one is curious to know how the success has altered their the lives.

Thomas: There are times when we have gone to colleges and they were shouting and so full of energy. I thought it’d last for maybe ten minutes, but it went on full throttle the entire time we were there. I thought, “Wow, that’s for us”. It felt good.

Vishak: The response has been overwhelming. I mean, we did give the movie our all, and we had the pleasure of visiting many colleges over the past few weeks, but not once did we expect this level of response.

Siddhi: The response has been amazing.

The target audience was actually collegegoing kids and those who’d just passed out, but the movie’s had a wider reach than that. I’ve had little kids, 4 and 5 year olds, coming up to me and saying that they enjoyed the movie.

Roshan: I’ve been an actor for six years and I was never someone held up as an example in the family. But being a part of

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this, a Vineeth Sreenivasan production, has definitely earned me a measure of respect. And a lot of people who had fallen out of life have reached out, and I’m really thankful about that.

Anarkali: People who hardly spoke to me in school have been calling and trying to connect through facebook and other social media.

Annu: Some people actually come up to me and call me Tattoo Mol. It makes me so happy that they’re responding this way.

Arun: It’s unheard of in Malayalam cinema, a movie set with such a young cast and crew. Ganeshettan, Vineethettan and Anendettan were such great help throughout and every one stood for each other and that contributed a lot to the success of the movie.

One thing is certain, these seven stars of Aanandam, new to tinsel town have captured the hearts and imaginations of countless Malayalis in a short time and it looks like they’re here to stay.

You can read more about their experiences and plans for the future on www.wtzupcity.com

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TEAm 5

Language: Malayalam Cast: Vinay Forrt, Mythili Director: Shyju Govindan Production: Snehanjali Productions Music: Bijibal Release Date: Nov 25

Language: Malayalam Cast: Nikki Galrani, S Sreesanth Director: Suresh Govind Production: Raj Zacharias Music: Gopi Sundar Release Date: Nov 25

ADVENTURE

ACTION

MOANA

KAHAANI 2

Language: English Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho Director: Ron Clements Production: Walt Disney Pictures Music: Mark Mancina Release Date: Dec 2

Language: Hindi Cast: Vidya Balan, Arjun Rampal Director: Sujoy Ghosh Production: Boundscript Motion Pictures Music: Clinton Cerejo Release Date: Dec 2

*Release dates may be subject to change.

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For the Perfect Birthday Bash Celebrate children’s birthdays at Sparky’s and get them the best gift ever

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ver faced the difficult decision of where to hold a children’s birthday party? Have you wondered how you can keep children occupied and having their version of fun and at the same time not find yourself trampled in a mini stampede?

Have you had to rack your brain thinking of a venue that can withstand a prolonged assault by gregarious preteens with boundless reserves of energy and a depressing flair for ruining furniture and linen? Here’s your solution. Sparky’s.

The Solution Hold a birthday party for your ward, and as many friends as s/he wants to invite, at Sparky’s at Lulu Mall, Kochi, the one place that can withstand a battering from seemingly endless crowds of children and actually thrive

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on it. The rides come in all shapes and sizes, and are sure to engage and tire out your ebullient charges. Moreover, staff at Sparky’s love to have children over and make sure they have the most wonderful fun.

How it Works Sparky’s Special Birthday Package is perfect for the rapscallion(s) in your care – a cake of your choice, tasty snacks and treats, and best of all, free rides for an entire hour. And, you can tailor the package to accommodate your party’s needs.

Plus the Perfect Gift And if you’re also out of ideas for the perfect birthday gift for a child, look no further. The Sparky’s Gift Card, available at their offices and the Lulu Hypermarket, is perfect for any child.

Which is the first mobile based game?

Answer: Tetris

WIN at Sparky’s!

5 lucky winners will get gift vouchers worth Rs.500 each!

Fill in the right option and send the image with your name and phone number to +91 9809030333 wtzupcity@fwdmedia.in

The Question: Who or what is considered a staple character at birthday parties in Hollywood movies?

Winners

A Unicorn

A Clown

Elias Joby, Vysakh Mohandas, Joseph George Thomas, Chippy George, Shyama S

A Fairy

A Dinosaur

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Mings Wok Panampilly Nagar 0484 600 8880

Hong Kong Kakkanad 989 522 4737

Oottupura Nr International Airport 904 812 4986

Mappilakkada Bypass Nr. Gold Souk 944 682 2459

Elements Kacheripady 0484 406 6977

Alibaba Panampilly Nagar 0484 403 5555

Kettuvallam Opp. International Stadium Kaloor 0484 210 1063

Palace Food Court Opp. Cochin International Airport 0484 261 0610

Nalukettu Opp. Vyytilla Mobility Hub 0484 404 0808

Zaatar Arabic Restaurant Panampilly Nagar 812 980 6111

General : 0484-2361251 KIMS: 0484-3041000 Lakeshore: 0484 270 1032 Blood Banks IMA Blood Bank: 0484-2383549 Blood Bank Services: 1910 Emergency services Police: 100 Ambulance: 102, 0484-2870784, 9961246864 Accident helpline: 1033 Fire: 101 Childline: 1098 Women: 10929 Highway Police: 9846100100 Cyber Crime Cell: 9497976004 Transport Airport: 0484-261 0115 Railway : 139, 0484-2395198

Hotels

Bus: 0484-2303434, 2306611

Abaam Vyttila 0484 290 3300

Highway Garden Padivattom 0484 233 5391

SM Regency MG. Road 0484 237 7776

Malabar Illam Chalikkavattom, Bypass 956 768 8262

Pepper Route Fort Kochi 0484 221 5274

Crowne Plaza Kundannoor 0484 286 5000

Gokulam Park Kaloor 0484 240 0707

Radisson Blu Kadavanthra 0484 412 9999

Olive Down Town Kadavanthra 0484 422 2333

Wild Fish Chullikkal 0484 442 5000

Theatres PVR: 8800900009, 0484-2727776 Q cinemas: 0484-406 6333 Cinemax: 0484-411 3222 Shenoys: 0484-2353233 Saritha, Savitha: 0484-2366183, 2394149 Sreedhar: 0484-4025226, 4025227

others

Kavitha: 0484-2352777 PAN Cinemas: 80897 77777

Bourn Hall Clinic Opp. Shipyard 902 067 8600

Lotus Club Warriam Road 0484 235 2456

Black N White Laundry Services Vyttila 859 295 5955

SQ Panampally Nagar 944 044 1998

Korter Kadavanthara 994 610 7205

Amrita Hospital Ponekkara 0484 400 1234

Taxio: 0484-4440444

Cucumba Manorama Jn. 0484 400 0024

Ramavarma Club Club Road 0484 235 2040

Cimar Fertility Clinic Thaikkavu 0484 413 4444

bCabs: 0484-4046667

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Printed & published by Jose Thomas Pattara, Muhamma, Alappuzha on behalf of Forward Media Private Limited, from Anand Buildings, NH Bypass Road, Near Oberon Mall, Cochin. The editor is Arun Balachandran. Printed at Five Star Offset Printers, Cochin-40. All photographs unless otherwise indicated, are used for illustrative purposes only. Readers are advised to cross check all data before acting on the same. For exclusive and private circulation only.

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