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What remained a treasure trove of the riches and historic Parisian Maisons, has now stretched its space to embrace Bourgeoisie.The landscape of haute couture is evolving.

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Sartorial SENSIBILITIES Name, glory, fortune, a ritzy and a chic wardrobe...Celebrities simply exemplify the paraphernalia of things many people fancy. î ˘ey always remain trend setters and leave power-packed fashion inspirations for millions of their followers and fans . Whether they are at the airport in rush to board a ight or going to attend any social event, they are constantly being followed and admired as their looks remain the centre of attraction.

We at High on Persona magazine are in constant touch with these celebrities who are leaving fashion inspirations for you. For some being comfortable is being fashionable and for some its all about aligning with global trends. Many of them depend on the fashion stylists to decide a look for them and many simply follow their own instincts and sartorial preferences.

Here's a quick breakdown of how these Television celebs are upping their fashion game.

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With Aishwarya Sakhuja What is fashion for you?

Fashion for me is comfort!

Classics or Trends, what is your pick?

Classics always, trends are classics. Trends keep changing only to come back. ree wardrobe must haves that everyone should posses ?

One would be a beige inner and beige pants.

Second would be a good pair of tted pants could be black white and beige. ird for me would be nice classic sari like Banarsi or a handwoven one.

Name few international brands that are your all time favourites ?

A Burberry is one that I really enjoy possessing. en, Versace is an all time favourite and Off White is quite interesting, too.

Name fe w Indian Designers, whose crasmanship inspires you?

I think amongst Indian designers, Gaurav Gupta is the one who takes my breath away with his skilled and crasmanship.

What is a fashion faux pas for you ?

If you're wearing the wrong shoes with the out t, your shoes complete the look.

If am travelling light, the I would go for one pair of basic blues, one pair black pants, and one of beige pants and then mix-match with lots of ganjis so you as to avoid traveling with heavy baggage.

Aishwarya Sakhuja

ree accessories that you like to carry with yourself all the time?

A Good pair of sunglasses and a watch on my wrist. en, a nice bag not necessarily branded but should be good quality and non leather.

What is your idea of travelling light with fashionable out ts?

If am travelling light, the I would go for one pair of basic blues, one pair black pants, and one of beige pants and then mix-match with lots of ganjis so you as to avoid traveling with heavy baggage.

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Sartorial SENSIBILITIES With Nikki Tamboli Classics or trends, what is your pick?

It actually depends on where I am going but I guess classics will be forever.

Name few international brands that are your all-time favorites?

Versace, Gucci, LV, Dolce & Gabana Name fe w Indian designers, whose craî‚?smanship inspires you?

Manish, Sabhya Sachi, Falguni S P..î ˘eir designs re ect royal appeal and feel.

What kind of perfume you like to wear eau de perfume or eau de toilette and in that too light, oral, woody or intense? Any brand/fragrance that is your all time pick!

Eau de perfume anytime because it stays for long I like oral and woody both Tom ford and Armani perfumes I love a lot and I also have all the collection from them so can't name anyone they all are my all time favourite.

What is a fashion faux pas for you?

Golden chains..

Which market do you prefer to go for shopping in Mumbai ?

Normally I don't shop from Mumbai. But Palladium is a good choice as you have a couple of good brands.

What is fashion for you?

Fashion is all about one being comfortable keeping it simple and classy.

Which celebs dressing sense, inspires you the most?

Kim Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra and Jlo , Gigi Hadid.

Which is your favourite go-to fashion brand?

Gucci, LV. I feel they are very comfortable and simple.

I am not actually a brand conscious but people around me specially my friends have motivated me to be more conscious. I am not addicted but yes wearing a brand has become a part of my lifestyle now.

Do you make conscious choices when it comes to airport or gym looks?

I was not at all but since I am getting papped so much these days Yes I love to look good, dress up nicely. I mean that's me, I love good looking people with good and super classy clothes. So like that I love to be good looking and welldressed always and I am addicted to my gym wear. But not airport look, I like to be very comfortable on board so sometimes I even wear slippers and go (Laughs) again a branded chappal for sure.

Nikki Tamboli

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Sartorial SENSIBILITIES With Himansh Kohli

Name fe w Indian Designers, whose crasmanship inspires you?

I'm a fan of Antaragni.

What is a fashion faux pas for you ? ere was this trend a while ago, where guys would wear their briefs higher and their jeans lower, and it would give everyone a good look at the upper side of their undies. I think there can't be any fashion faux pas worse than that. ree accessories that you like to carry with yourself all the time?

Watch, Shades, Bracelet.

What is your idea of travelling light with fashionable out ts?

Switch to Classics-Pastel pairs that can be rematched. Or Switch to Rugged - Pack a pair of jeans, wear one and keep 2 shirts and 2 tees. You're all set!

What kind of perfume you like to wear Eau de perfume or Eau de Toilette and in that too light, oral, woody or intense? Any brand/fragrance that is your all time pick!

Bvalgari: Garnet Gucci: Guilty Absolute

Classics or Trends, what is your pick?

Although, it completely depends on the occasion.

But, I am a hybeast-in-the-making. So, it's Trends. ree wardrobe must haves that everyone should posses ?

A white tee, blue jeans, good shoes.

Name few international brands that are your all time favourites ?

I'm a fan of Off-White! ose guys are doing an amazing job with the designs. It's so fresh! Apart from that I like Gucci, Boy London, Kenzo and BAPE. Fashion is a sweet spot where trends meets comfort. Like these days, people are into chunky shoes which is an amalgam of trend and comfort.

Which market do you prefer to go for shopping in Mumbai?

I dint have a x place to shop, It can be from anywhere as far as it excites me.

Which is your favourite go-to fashion brand?

Masimmo-Dutti Are you brand conscious? If yes what kind of brands you look for: designer label or high street?

Not really a brand conscious at all.

Which celebs dressing sense, inspires you the most?

Shahid Kapoor & Anushka Sharma.

Do you make conscious choices when it comes to airport or gym looks?

Hahahah...it totally depends if I'm running late or not.

Himansh Kohli

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Sartorial SENSIBILITIES With Varun Shashi Rao I'm never disappointed with their perfumes.

Name few Indian Designers, whose crasmanship inspires you? e rst name that comes to my mind is Raghavendra Rathore. What he designs for men are very classy and cool. Love them. I think, being a man, I desire fashion I have an eye for. And for women, I think they love Masaba!

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I think if someone is overdressed for an event, it's funny. It's a fashion faux pas for me when someone's dressed over the top when the occasion doesn't really call for it.

What is your idea of travelling light with fashionable out ts?

I generally do travel light. Whether it's for a shoot or vacation. I tend to go with the most minimal required stuff. A couple of pair of jeans, shorts, nice T-shirts, a versatile jacket that can be worn during the day time and also for an evening party. And of course, a pair of sneakers and another pair of formal shoes.

What is Fashion for you? Classics or Trends, what is your pick?

Fashion for me is comfort and an attitude one represents and re ects who you are. Classics.

Honestly, I don't follow trends very much.

Classics are timeless and will always be relevant. ey're more stylish and awe-inspiring. ree wardrobe must haves that everyone should possess ?

A nice, comfortable pair of blue denims, a nice, white shirt, and a nice pair of Ray Ban aviators.

Name few international brands that are your all time favourites ?

Diesel. I love their style, attitude, and what Diesel embodies. I'm also into watches. So, Breitling watches. And I also love perfumes. So, Tom Ford.

Which market do you prefer to go for shopping in Mumbai? Which is your favorite go-to fashion brand?

I don't stick to one particular place. I think every store in Mumbai has something exciting to offer. So, I keep switching. Although I do really like the boutiques in Bandra. For brand it's got to be Diesel!

Which celebs dressing sense, inspires you the most?

International would be Javier Bardem. I absolutely love his style; very classy. In India, I love Arjun Rampal's dressing sense.

Do you make conscious choices when it comes to airport or gym looks?

Comfort is always my topmost priority. So, I always choose something that's comfortable with breathable fabrics.

I am a perfume guy. Because they tend to be more concentrated and last longer. is helps me when I'm on a long work shi or if I'm playing a sport. I nd myself gravitate towards more woody, musky and intense notes. I love Tom Ford. I love Oud Wood by Tom Ford. I also like Dsquared Rocky Mountain which is also this really strong, woody scent for men.

Varun Shashi Rao

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With Vijayendra Kumeria Diesel, Armani, Jack n Jones, Levi's, Zara.

Name fe w Indian Designers, whose crasmanship inspires you?

Riyas Gangji, Arjun Khanna, Tarun Tahiliani.

What is a fashion faux pas for you ?

Wrong shoes and belts, not complimenting the clothes. ree accessories that you like to carry with yourself all the time?

A cap, a wrist band and a semi-formal watch.

What is your idea of travelling light with fashionable out ts?

Two pairs of jeans, a few t-shirts, two shorts, a casual jacket and you can survive any situation.

What kind of perfume you like to wear Eau de perfume or Eau de Toilette and in that too l i g h t , o r a l , w o o d y o r i n te n s e ? A ny brand/fragrance that is your all time pick!

Eau de toilette, intense, I like Gucci guilty, and Armani code.

Which market do you prefer to go for shopping in Mumbai?

In nity Mall Malad because you get almost all the brands there.

Which is your favourite go-to fashion brand?

Jack n Jones Are you brand conscious? If yes what kind of brands you look for designer label or high street?

I am not very conscious of brands. I pick what looks good and ts well.

What is fashion for you?

Fashion for me is style with comfort.

Classics or Trends, what is your pick?

Trends. ree wardrobe must haves that everyone should posses ?

Denim, White shirt, Black suit.

Name few international brands that are your all time favourites ?

Which celebs dressing sense, inspires you the most?

Hritik Roshan.

Do you make conscious choices when it comes to airport or gym looks?

No not at all.

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Sartorial SENSIBILITIES With Arhaan Khan Diesel, Armani, Pull & Bear, Bersika Name few Indian Designers, whose crasmanship inspires you?

Sabyasachi, Bibhu Mohapatra and Wendell Rodricks.

What is a fashion faux pas for you?

Too many accessories on men is a big no-no! ree accessories that you like to carry with yourself all the time?What is your idea of travelling light with fashionable out ts?

I don't like to carry too much baggage when I travel. I like to keep things simple. What I would pack into my duffel bag would be T-shirts, jeans, dungarees, gym shorts, a light jacket and towels.

What kind of perfume you like to wear Eau de perfume or Eau de Toilette and in that too l i g h t , o r a l , w o o d y o r i n t e n s e ? A ny brand/fragrance that is your all-time pick!

I'm mostly drawn towards strong, musky scents with ash notes.

Which market do you prefer to go for shopping in Mumbai?

I don't shop from Mumbai. Dubai is my go-to shopping destination.

Which is your favorite go-to fashion brand?

Diesel What is fashion for you?

Fashion for me is a way to express and embrace who I am as a person.

Classics or Trends, what is your pick?

A fun mix of both! Timeless classics paired with new age trends works great! at way, one gets the best of both worlds. ree wardrobe must haves that everyone should possess?

A brown leather jacket, a classic white shirt and a great pair of shoes!

Name few international brands that are your alltime favorites?

Which celebs dressing sense, inspires you the most?

I think I really like Dino Morea and Ranveer Singh's sense of style.

Do you make conscious choices when it comes to airport or gym looks?

I like to keep things really casual and fret-free when I'm traveling or when I have to workout.

I'm comfort-conscious.

ere are certain brands I love because of the way they feel and t. But if something catches my eye, I'll pick it up; whether it's from a designer label or not.

Arhaan Khan

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FASHION

COUTURE No longer a ďŹ efdom of très riche & historic Parisian Maisons

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Beautiful ball gowns re ecting exemplary artistry, elaborate designs with extreme attention to detail, the nest fabric of optimum quality and tted to perfection ensembles make you think about the fashion of couture. However, couture connotation is evolving with a sea change in trends.

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Evolution of couture has witnessed limitless varieties in the trend which has contributed to the growth of the segment. Evolution has helped people to get acquainted with the basics and the pret couture, says Mina Chawla, Director Ravissant.

And fresh trends are not only about extravagance but also a quest for meaning. HAUTE COUTURE, a french phrase for high fashion that is elegantly done and proof of exemplary artistry of ensemble still remain lavish and larger than life with a progressive variation.

However the fashion knows no budget limit, this could be as expansive as buying a posh villa in Italy. Versace at one point of time had to stop showing couture or eight long years, however, the brand is back with a bang now and catering to creme de la creme of the society. In the age of social media, couture dresses are visible to the masses more during the season of awards, Hollywood A-listers are sparking trends and leaving fashion inspirations like never before.

e boom of social media and the emergence of digital platforms has further mobilized the growth. However its more progressive, earthy and allinclusive in nature now with global in uences e made to measure exclusive clothes are virtually made by hand, carefully interlined, stay taped and tted to perfection for the wearer.

What remained a treasure trove of the riches and historic Parisian Maisons, has now stretched its space to embrace Bourgeoisie.

In terms of experimentation, versatility and reach the landscape of haute couture is evolving. Old and established couture houses are being joined in by a wave of young talented designers who are infusing new lease of life in fashion of couture.

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No longer fashion remains limited to set patterns of aesthetics as even historic houses are embodying new means of technology for curating magni cent designs. Unlike in the past buyers for couture are coming from across the globe with evolved taste preferences and deeper pockets. Growth of Lebanese designers like Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad, Algerian designer Yacine Aouadi have introduced a new Arab customer base to the international market thereby popularising the trend further and adding to the growth.

Couture remains at the pinnacle of fashion and its in uences are far-reaching, However, the Scenario is completely diverse and distinctive in India and couture is symbolic with fashion of weddings, Royal opulence still de nes fashion for weddings with traditional embroideries, elaborate lehengas, heavy Anarkali ensembles but scenario is set to change now as there is a sharp cut alteration in contouring and curve of couture fashion, designers have adopted a completely new approach in India.

Speaking on the Indian perspective Designer Anand Saraf, Verse shared, "With nearly 10 million weddings being held every year in the country and the Indian wedding industry estimated to be in the excess of $50 billion, wedding/occasion wear remains the mainstay for our couturiers. Designers admit that nearly 90% of the couture business comes from weddings. Couture predominantly is still used for bridal. But, couture itself has evolved.

We see a lot of it has traversed into demi-couture and prĂŞt. Its evolution is evident, but you still see most of it at weddings, especially in India.

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Designer Anand Saraf, Verse Designers admits that nearly 90% of the couture business comes from weddings. Couture predominantly is still used for bridal. But, couture itself has evolved. We see a lot of it has traversed into demi-couture and prĂŞt.

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However WNW Kolkata feels that in India reach of couture has percolated down at different levels, " One can witness couture on the runway or red-carpet but when it comes to our own country, every individual has a couture piece in some or the other form. Predominantly, couture is still used for bridal wear, but it has also evolved with time. One can witness their journey into custom made couture and prêt. e muse is the “modern” Indian bride with a sizeable budget. Hence for a very long time, it was limited to special occasions. With the dynamic shi in fashion, our couture fashion has also evolved too. People don't mind spending money on couture outside of special occasions now. "Couture for every occasion" is in.

Having said that people are also demanding couture to be practical.

ey want to make sure they are getting used to their expensive pieces. It has made the designers think about couture differently and creating pieces that are not only luxurious but also functional (like lightweight, adding separator for mix and match). Our official entry into couture may have been late and in a way we are still catching up with the west when it comes to contemporary couture but Modern Indian couture is everevolving, will always remain unique and will keep awakening the world w it h it s g l amorous e ns e mbl e s , concludes Bidiani.

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Designer Parimal Bidiani feels that the Business of couturiers is on the rise, affordability, economic shi, technology, and globalization remain contributory factors to propel the growth of the segment.

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One who wants to wear a biascut, tted lehenga that boasts intricate crasmanship but is lighter to wear, contemporary to look at and with a timeless appeal. It has to be functional, too, with pockets to hold her phone when she isn't Instagramming the highlights of her sangeet and re ect her personality, informs Saraf.

In fact designers have gone a step further and introduced couture in western silhouettes and no longer are limiting their creativity towards designing ostentatious couture wedding wear but specialized ensembles tilting towards fusion juxtaposing traditional and western sensibilities for varied occasions.

Perception of couture has been changing as designers are tossing up traditional and avantgarde designs by embracing western sensibility, couture has gone uncontrolled. Designer Parimal Bidiani feels that the Business of couturiers is on the rise, affordability, economic s h i  , t e c h n o l o g y, a n d globalization remain contributory factors to propel the growth of the segment. She further adds, " Couture for India has always been about elegance, grandeur, heritage and about royalty.

Our kings and queens used to wear rich and expensive tailored clothes, we just didn't claim it to be couture. Couture is expensive. because of the time and effort it takes to produce a couture piece. e evolution is evident and one can witness most of it in Indian weddings. But, that does not mean that everyone who works on haute couture in the country only designs ethnic out ts.

When it comes to designing a piece while creating haute couture a designer from India tends to design a piece t hat c an b e c ar r ie d by women around the world irrespective of the trends.

In India, even for men, the demand for the fashion industry is quite pro table in terms of magnitude and diversity.

According to Designer Paresh Lamba, ' India is a land of multiculturalism, and the vast diversity is re ected in the variety of traditional fashion and dressing styles that vary from one country to another, seldom seen elsewhere in the world. It has moved from one subculture to another for ages and traces of fashionable Indians from the time of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro can be found.

Set rules are no longer followed and transformation is happening as designers are manifesting new-age techniques without compromising on the quality of crasmanship for embellishing designs, couture is even going sustainable. Traditional embroidery, skill, and workmanship is being used in contemporary way, larger than life heavy garments are paving way for lighter versions without negotiating core of creation.

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SPLENDOR OF KASHMIR PASHMINA SHAWLS

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e Eternal Kashmir Shawl is among the most exquisite Textile ever woven, they are a product of exemplary skill and artistry applied to one of the world's most delicate bers namely Pashmina. is cultural Artifact has a known history spanning four centuries which stands testament to its geographical travel from Tibet to Europe to the United States of America's. e Pashmina ber for the Kashmir Shawls is obtained from the underbelly of the Capra Hircus goat generally

found and now bred in the subzero temperature Himalayan ranges. Nature has endowed this delicate animal with this special ber to keep it warm even at 14,000 feet altitude in the subzero temperatures. ese goats only shed their winter coat each spring and produce only 3 to 8 ounces of wool per animal and it from this shed coat, the Pashmina ber is spun. is ancient handicra leads to the creation of one of the nest and most desire d Te xt i les f rom Indi a. R at her no

Handcraed Textile has ever been at the center of such high power Politics, Business, Romance and Fashion as the Kashmir Shawl.

As we trace history of these shawls, we realize that this art primarily thrived on Royal patronage and could be seen in the wardrobes of the rich and famous all over the world. Handcraed Shawls from Kashmir, have been an object of desire from e Mughal Emperors, to the Sikh and Dogra Maharajah's, Nobles and Aristocrats and eventually to the increasingly prosperous bourgeoisie created on both sides of the Atlantic by the Industrial revolution.

A long accepted tradition says that Napoleon Bonaparte returned from one of his Egyptian campaigns with a gi for his Empress, Josephine, of a nely woven Kashmir shawl. A luxury product since its inception, these shawls have served as a sign of wealth and position because of their beauty and even more because of their high prices. As a sign of their success these hand woven shawls were copied in the west, imitation cashmere shawls were produced in Scotland and France at lower prices, these were the machine made made copies.

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Mass production of these hand woven wonders was hard to do because of the time taken to make each shawl, so to meet the demands of the market lots of people settled for the lower range mill made copies of these handcraed treasures. To be honest these cheap imitations don't stand a comparison with the superior hand woven Shawls. Buying these exquisite masterpieces is always buying “One in a Million” and not “One from a Million.” e handicras industry of the state of J&K occupies an important place in the economy of J & K. It is basically a cottage industry and provides direct and gainful employment to more than 3 lakh people and has the potential to generate more employment in future. Enduring as a design classic that has grown out of an indelible local aesthetic, the shawl's appeal lies in its ability to represent continuity as well as change. e motifs used for embroideries are inspirations from nature and a lot of mogul in uence can be seen in these motifs. Another surprising aspect in the evolution of shawl designs was that just as initially Kashmir shawls were brought to Europe to be copied, design books were later brought from France to Kashmir by Parisian agents so that Kashmir weavers could modify their designs according to the demands of the international marketplace. e art of Shawl making comes down generation to generation by skillful crasmen, who take great pride in the pieces of Art they create. ese are not just mere textiles but each shawl is a piece of Art created by these talented Artisans and Weavers

who work painstakingly on these pieces of Art with utmost dedication and devotion, converting them into splendid wonders cherished by collectors and Textile enthusiasts all over the world. Be it the extensively hand-embroidered Jamavar shawls or the uniquely hand woven Kani Shawls. e Kashmiri Shawl is rooted in a complex cra tradition that goes back at least four hundred years. Its uniqueness lies in a combination of factors that have made it virtually impossible to duplicate anywhere else in the world. ese handcraed Shawls have won worldwide acclaim for their exquisite designs, crasmanship and f u n c t i o n a l u t i l i t y.

Imitations have abounded for centuries, but none has succeeded in producing the inimitable delicacy of warp and we, of material and design that comprise the legendary beauty of the Jamavar shawl. A Kashmiri loom is really a little orchestra, and each shawl a symphony of colors, the men as they work chanting the stitches in monotonous plain-song. e connection between color and sound is fundamental in Indian art-fabrics- ree brains combine to produce this work of art. First comes the designer, who makes the patterns re copying the old and traditional designs being used from generations keeping the essence of these shawls alive. Next the copier/ nakshdar , who prepares the pattern for use in the workshop, and last of all, the very talented weaver.

Of these, the second is regarded as most skilled and receives ve times the remuneration bestowed on the original artist. e weaver actually possesses no copy of the design except in this notation. e manuscript or Talim of a melody lies in front of him, and from this he weaves the pattern that we see. Today, possessing one of these jewel-like collectables is like owning a tiny stake in the heritage of its many-layered cultural identities.

BY:MS. VARUNA ANAND, FOUNDER & DESIGNER, THE SPLENDOR OF KASHMIR

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BOWLER TO BOWL

YOU OVER K

KULDEEP YADAV

THE GAME CHANGER

Barkha Arora

Kuldeep Yadav has efficiently striked a balance between acing his game, being a tness freak, a fashion inspiration, and a darling for millions across the world. He nds admirers in the veterans like New Zealand head coach Gary Stead, Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden , Australian spin legend Shane Warne and Sri Lanka's rst chinaman bowler Lakshan Sandakan to name a few. He remains one of the most sought-aer le-arm spinners in the country, Kuldeep Yadav has become a name which truly warrants admiration and adulation in the eld of cricket.

Hailing his roots from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Yadav belongs to a rare breed of spinners — the Chinaman, and with his unorthodox style, he is wreathing magic in every match. A true tness freak, Yadav practices weight training and yoga in order to ensure a healthy living.

Not only this, he is also giving some serious fashion goals to everyone out there with his uber-cool fashion aesthetic. In his latest Instagram post, he is spotted showing off his casual and monochrome look featuring a white Adidas hoodie, black sweat pants, and a pair of white high-top sneakers.

Needless to say, the versatility of his shots is truly at par with the versatility of his fashion quotient that he's been pulling off since years. His knack for staying abreast with the latest fashion trends complemented with an unparalleled passion and zest for cricket makes him worthy to be the center of our cover story, in this edition. It's not just his jawdropping strike rates and unique bowling style but also his swag and personality that caught our fancy. Yadav's gamechanging performance in India-Pakistan's match and a vewicket haul in the Sydney Test are some of the milestone achievements that saw him making headlines in the international press.

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As it happens in every team, especially, in a team with an impressive bench strength, there is internal competition.

Who do you think is your competition within the Indian cricket team?

Not really, there's no such competition within the team.

We support each other, help each other in bringing the best out of ourselves. In fact, I feel I'm my own competitor. I think both Chahal and I have gained a lot from the seniors in the team. î ˘ey support us, motivate us, drive us in performing better.

What kind of an ambiance prevails in the dressing room right before a match starts? Do you guys get very tense or are you completely chilled out?

What do you tell each other when you hug b efore the match?

No, we don't really get tense or nervous before a match starts.

We do indu lge in intens e preparations before a match but we are okay with that. We have a wonderful team and the seniors are always there to guide the juniors or newcomers. We enjoy a lot during our training or practice sessions. Newcomers do feel the jitters but the seniors and other members of the team help them to get over it.

India is a top performing team r i g h t n o w. I t h a s b e e n performing successfully and consistently for quite some time now. How do you feel being a part of such a successful unit?

Look, I always wanted to play for the national team. It's a great pleasure to play under a great player like Virat Kohli. It's wonderful to play with players like Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. I think it is a superb experience to be a part of this

fantastic team.

With whom do you share the best camaraderie in the team?

Whom do you gel with or get along with the best?

Well, I get along with everyone in the team. I'm very friendly with Rohit Sharma, Yuzuvendra Chahal, Shikhar Dhawan, et al. I also get along quite well with Virat Bhai but yes, I'm a bit closer to Rohit Sharma and Chahal as we spend a lot of time together.

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Well, this team has had the services of two of the best cricketers that India has ever produced namely, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, and you have played with both of them.

What have you learnt while p l ay i n g u n d e r t h e s e t w o legendary cricketers?

I have been very fortunate to play with thes e two great cricketers. I started by playing under Mahi Bhai and achieved my initial successes under him.

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He's a very calm and composed person.

Mahi Bhai always deals with pressure situations very coolly and seldom gets excited. As for Virat Bhai, he is an intense player. He brings immense intensity to the eld. He really backs his team mates and gives a lot of freedom to his players. He encourages and drives the newcomers to excel in the eld.

You have been playing international cricket for quite some time now and you have bowled to some of the best batsmen in the world. Who do you nd the most difficult batsman to bowl ?

I'm not really afraid of bowling to any batsman. ere are times when a batsman gets set and starts reading my bowling very well. When that happens I change the line and length of my bowling, I use a lot of variations and get the wicket. But I'm not afraid of any batsman. But to be honest, the toughest batsmen to get out play in my team. I'd say that it is really tough to get Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma out as they play spin extremely well. Even Mahi Bhai is a tough customer. Among the internationa batsmen, I feel Babar Azam of Pakistan plays spin very well. He is a tough batsman to get out.

Do you feel any extra pressure while playing against Pakistan?

See, we try to win all our matches.

Personally, I don't nd any extra pressure while playing against Pakistan but yes, we do focus more on our game while playing against our neighbors. We do try to put in that extra effort and strive harder to win against them.

When did you realise that you wanted to become a cricketer ? Like what drove you towards cricket and made you choose a career in cricket?

Initially, I started playing the game for tness and keeping myself in shape. I didn't have any big plan as far as cricket is concerned. But things changed aer I watched Shane Warne bowling in 2005.

Aer watching that match I started thinking to myself perhaps I have the talent in me and I can take my game to the next level. Even my coach advised me to focus on

spinning the ball and over time I started seeing results.

And then one thing led to another and I started seriously pursuing the game.

If you wouldn't have been a cricketer you would have been something else. What would you have become then?

When I was very young like 10 or 11 years old, I wanted to be a pilot. Had I not been a cricketer, I'm sure I'd have become a pilot.

I may sound repetitive but I'd still like to ask you, who are you closest to in the dressing room?

I'm cose to many of my team mates. I've a very good rapport with Manish Pandey, Yuzuvendra Chahal, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli... well almost everybody.

No what I'm asking is there must be one person you are close to more than anybody else in the team?

It's a difficult question to answer but there are two people I'm close to more than the others and they are Rohit Sharma and Chahal.

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When I started out I was a bit heavy. I wasn't really very t.

But once I started playing for the national team my outlook changed. Especially, with a super t captain of the team I started getting serious about my tness regime.

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Now I'd like to ask you a bit about your tness regime. Being an athlete you must be in the best of shape. Could you please tell me a bit about how you go about it? Like how much time you devote and what exactly do you do?

Well, you see sports is all about tness. When I started out I was a bit heavy. I wasn't really very t.

But once I started playing for the national team my outlook changed. Especially, with a super t captain of the team I started getting serious about my tness regime. I realised that tness counts in every department of the game i.e. batting, bowling and elding. Now I'm totally focused on tness, I take it very seriously.

Could you tell me a bit more about your regime?

Like what kind of exercises do you go for, for instance weight training or yoga or something different?

In our sports weight training is extremely important. Right now I'm focused on weight training. But, of course, even yoga is important for us and I do some yoga sessions over the weekends but I don't spend too much time on yoga. I also do quite a bit of jogging as it helps in developing my athleticism.

Can you please throw some light on the kind of diet that you follow along with your weight training and tness regime?

As we all know that diet is very important in a sportsman's life we are very aware about it. But the Indian cricket team members are all very mature and they know what to eat and what not to.

However, I avoid eating oily stuff and sweets. Other than that I have normal food. Within the team things are pretty cool. Like vegetarians get their preferred food and so is the case with nonvegetarians. As there isn't much time between the matches we have to be very careful with our diet.

You know we don't get much time for recovery between matches, so we have to choose our diet meticulously in order to continue playing.

Cricketers are also youth icons and millions of people follow them. Cricketers endorse myriad brands, what do you have to say about this?

I don't have a problem with that. Personally, I'm a very simple man but everybody has their own lives.

Fans want to know more about their idols and endorsing products just connects the players with their fans. I'm okay with that.

We see cricketers endorsing a lot of products. Do you try out the products before endorsing them or do you endorse them without trying out personally?

See, I think a celebrity should try out a product before endorsing. Personally, I'm all for trying out a product before recommending it to anybody.

How much time to do you spend on grooming yourself? Do you visit spas and salons? t depends on an individual where he prefers to go.

We have masseurs with the team and avail his services but there players who go to spas and salons when they get very tired aer a match. ese things are a part and parcel of our life.

How fashion or style conscious are you Kuldeep?

I'm not really overly bothered with fancy clothing. I like to wear fashionable clothes but not too obsessed with fancy clothes. I prefer comfortable clothes rather than fashionable clothes.

Are you brand conscious when you buy clothes for yourself?

De nitely, of course!

How do you balance your diet? What kind of percentage of proteins do you consume? And what about carbs, how do you manage that?

For us carbs are very important as well as proteins.

If we don't have carbs we may end up having cramps while on the eld. We do cut down on our carbs intake when we are recovering from a match or taking a break from the game.

In our country Bollywood celebrities and cricketers are ambassadors of various brands.

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What has been the turning point in your life/career? Like at what time did you feel that things started working in your favour and your fortunes have changed?

I remember playing in three Duleep Trophy matches at Noida in 2016. I picked up 21 wickets in those three matches. I expected a call for the national team aer that and I did receive a chance to play for India aer that performance. I think that was the turning point in my career.

Which is your favourite format of the game? T20s, ODIs or Test cricket?

Honestly speaking I want to play all the formats of the game. But if you are talking of challenges then you see, all the three formats require different treatments.

T20s are very intense while ODIS are not so. Test cricket is much more demanding on your body and skills. It takes a lot more to play Tests than the shorter formats.

Although I'd love to play all the formats, I'd still keep Test cricket right at the top.

Kuldeep, being a cricketer you have to travel a great deal. You have travelled extensively. Can you please tell me which were the places you liked the most?

I like New York very much. I found it a very beautiful city. I also like Cape Town, L ondon and Melb ourne. I found Melbourne very quiet and peaceful. But I love New York the most.

Any special reason for loving New York so much?

Well, New York is a very beautiful city with beautiful buildings and you get very delicious food there and a great shopping centre.

Are you a foodie?

Not exactly as I have to be very careful with my food but I love eating my mom's Rajma-Chawal. I really enjoy having Rajma-Chawal.

What is your any time comfort food which you relish whenever you get it?

Rajma-Chawal. I can have it at any time of the day, whenever I get it I relish having it.

When you travel abroad to play, do you look for Indian restaurants speci cally?

Kuldeep: No, not really. We have a group of three or four and we go out together to have our food. We try all kinds of food like Japanese, ai, etc. We don't restrict ourselves to only Indian food.

Maybe during the entire tour one or two days we try out Indian food but otherwise we are always trying out dishes

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from other countries.

Are you dating or seeing someone or are you single?

No, no I'm absolutely single.

How do you deal with your female fans?

Absolutely normally, nothing special.

A lot of cricketers nd Bollywood actresses very attractive. What about you?

It depends on the individual.

I haven't thought about that yet.

HIGH ON PERSONA Rajkumari Kritika Singh spoke exclusively to Barkha Arora, Editor, High on Persona magazine about the legacy that she carries while giving an insight into her lifestyle as a descendant of a royal family. She also spoke on a myriad of issues including her plans about her business and ventures, pros and cons of the same, during the course of the conversation she took us on a virtual journey of two cities while elaborating about various dimensions, characteristics and traits of these cities.

Please tell us about your Entrepreneurial Journey?

Entrepreneurship can be a tough and long journey.

Some people get it right the rst time and some have to keep making the changes till they are satis ed. It was the same with us. When we started FutureInk Media me and my partners were not aware of the various challenges we will be facing along the way. Every day is a new day in the life of an entrepreneur. We have to constantly adapt and excel in what we do to keep in sync with the industry. With n number of digital marketing agencies coming up the competition is bizarre. We have to be on top of the game if we want to sustain in the industry.

Tell us about your role and responsibility at Grand Uniara?

I am assisting my father with day to day running of the business. Since I run a digital marketing agency we are aware of the likes and dislikes of clients and that comes in handy to streamline the sales of the hotel.

Please share about the provenance of the hotel Grand Uniara? e Rao Rajas of Uniara are descendants of Raja Udai Karan of Amber and the son of Bir Singh,the Eldest son of the Maharaja Udai Karan of Amber. e Rao Raja of Uniara is a descendent of Rao Das Ji, the Eldest son of Narooji. Formerly the chiefship was an independent state under the Mughal Administration. It was aer 1727, it accepted administrative set up of Jaipur in the review for 1865-66 and 1866-67 and paid tribute to the Darbar in return of protection. Nevertheless, the states of Sikar, Khetri and Uniara were actually excluded from the Jurisdiction of State. All had police, army and judicial courts. Continuing a tradition of hospitality, the present Rao Raja Saheb has opened the doors of the Palace to visitors from all over the world. Its ideal location in heart of the city makes it a convenient place to stay for those who would like to wander out and experience the history of the surrounding monuments and browse in the marketplaces.World-class Comfort and Personalized care, create an ambiance of gracious living. To be here is to belong.

How the royal predecessors took the initiative to foray into the hospitality business? e Grand Uniara is a classic example of history

recreated and its regal charm would be further validated by its strong sense of originality. So if you are seeking to nd a hotel which can balance between heritage, regality and worldly comforts then we have synced with your cherished dream. e Palace embraces you with untold stories by its antiquities, paintings and pictures and we wanted everyone to experience true regality Since you are a descendant of the same lineage please share your connection with them?

A- I am the eldest of the three children of the current Rao Raja Dalpat Singh of Uniara.

Rajasthan, mainly Jaipur remains replete with heritage properties, how do you plan to score over other heritage properties?

Rajasthan is a beautiful state and you will nd a lot of heritage properties in Jaipur. Each one stands out from the other and tells a story of its own . Our biggest USP is the location and the space we provide.

Since you stay in Mumbai, how do you manage to shuttle in between and strike a balance?

It actually not so tough as it sounds. I keep a balance between my business and the hotel. Its something that comes naturally to me. I feel when things are not forced on a person and they do what they like is when we bloom to the fullest.

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Digital marketing excellence on one side and venture of hospitality on the other, which out of these remains more challenging and also closer to your heart?

Digital marketing and hospitality both are ventures which require constant attention and innovation. e competition is such that we have to be ahead of the game most of the time. e hospitality business comes naturally to me because it's your legacy on the other hand FutureInk Media is my passion project. e digital world is evergrowing and me and my partner love to satisfy our customers.

Seeing their dream come true is always a good feeling.

How are you leveraging the excellence of digital marketing to the business of hospitality? digital marketing plays a huge

role in any business nowadays. e term digital age is used for a reason. Since the hospitality business is all about showcasing pictures, videos and stories it's very important to market the content properly. People should be able to experience the same when they visit our social media handles. We have to constantly expand our social media presence.

What are your future plans of brand positioning and to make the property stand out?

Brand positing is something that helps your brand stand out and it's not the same for all the hotels.

We need to check on the forte of our property and try to keep the customers happy. Our plan is to adhere to consumer demands and make the necessary changes. e demands of the consumers keep changing and a good

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hotelier should be ready to grasp the change and implement the changes accordingly.

Since you are at the helm of management, what challenges are you facing and how you plan to cope up? e biggest challenge if you ask any hotelier is to nd talent and to retain the same. You train the staff according to your needs and next thing you know someone is ready to poach them. e lodging companies are also coming up and it affects the hotels in a minor way as of now. ere is also a constant requirement to make the menus more appealing as there are so many outlets coming up all the

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time. So to cope up with all of the above we are trying new dishes, doing food trials and ser ving the same to the customers to get their opinion on the same. is helps us understand consumer choices better. And as per the talent goes we have to constantly give some perks to the existing employees so that they don't quit on us.

Jaipur plays host to destination weddings, how do you plan to capitalize on the market of destination weddings? How equipped Grand Uniara is?

Yes Jaipur is a hot destination for weddings. We usually are packed in those months because of the location and easy access.

We also provide a full hotel for weddings. e rooms, banquet, lawn and all the restaurants for f unc t ions if ne e d b e. e inquiries keep owing because of the heritage property and grandeur of the hotel.

What innovations have you introduced recently?

Since the major chunk of the hospitality industry runs on the food we usually keep innovating with the same. We sometimes have authentic Rajasthani thali or South Indian thali for the customers to try and give us feedback, We keep having different festivals according to the month. For example Chat festival, Punjabi delights etc. is helps us to cater to the customers and evaluate what they prefer and how can we make things better so that they are satis ed with the same.

Do you have any advice to share with aspiring women entrepreneurs?

Take the risk, face the challenge there's no one who can achieve your dreams but yourself. You have it in you. B ecome a trailblazer!!

Are there speci c advantages, disadvantages to being a women entrepreneur? ere surely are speci c advantages of being a women entrepreneur because women's strength in emotional intelligence is a competitive advantage. Women make great leaders. Multi-tasking comes naturally to us, that makes us efficient with the eld we are in.

Patience is the key and I feel women inherently are more patient.

Which is your favorite place to hang out and relish ne dining in Jaipur and Mumbai?

A- I absolutely love the food at Bastian, Mumbai. It's my go-to place for a meal. In Jaipur, I prefer Jai mahal palace. e food is great and the ambiance makes it even better.

Where and what do you like to eat at Grand Uniara? What would you recommend to guests?

I enjoy dining under the stars at Burj and at Metanoia our café.

Here's a list of things that I e authentic lal maas at the hotel is a treat for all the meat lovers. e sundried tomatoes and goat cheese pizza at the café. Paneer lababdar and the aloo papri chat for the vegetarians. I can keep

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going on and on. I would suggest to try it to believe it.

5 places to eat out in Jaipur and Mumbai?

Mumbai – Soho House, Bastian, Hakkasan, Yautcha, Koko and In Jaipur, I love to eat at Burj – Grand Uniara, Spice Court, Steam, Jai Mahal Palace and White Sage What do you like more about the fast pace of Mumbai or laidback but relaxed attitude of the pink city?

Jaipur is my home town so it's really close to my heart. It's really hard to pick one from the two. I shuttle between Mumbai and Jaipur for my work so I think that strikes a perfect balance for me between the two cities.

Perfect de nition of a holiday destination for you ?

A perfect de nition of a holiday destination would be someplace w he re I c an t r y d i ffe re nt cuisines, meet new people, stroll arou n d t h e b e a c h w it h a panoramic view and just relax from all the hustle of our life. I just love to stay put and enjoy the moment before getting back to the madness and routine.

Do you think that the upsurge of commercialization and modernization is impacting the old world charm of the pink city?

Commercialization and modernization is de nitely affecting Jaipur. Having said that it's nice to see people c h ange w it h t i m e an d t o beautifully adapt to the changes.

Change is the only constant and we should accept the same with open arms so that we can enjoy the old world charm of the pink city with the modern lifestyle changes.

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BUNDLE OF TALENT Charm & Temerity SHRIYA PILGAONKAR

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î ˘ere is something very leveling about seeing a celebrity children rising to fame on her own, charting path to success and emerge to be a strong contender in her eld.

Shriya Pilgaonkar is a chip of the old block, daughter of accomplished actors Sachin Pilgaonkar and actress Supriya Pilgaonkar, Shriya is one of her generation's preeminent actresses who in a short span of time has conquered the landscape of web entertainment and theater while hitting career curve with many impressive projects in Marathi and Hindi lm Industry. She is a potent blend of beauty, talent, charm and chutzpah and comes with simplicity which is much needed antidote for a world drowned in the sea of glamour and vanity.

She debuted with her talent and dreams in the year 2012 and there has been no looking back for her since t hen. î ˘is mu lt ifacete d starlet dones hat of dancer, singer, model, actor,and director.

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Playing a pivotal role in A Yash Raj Banner movie ‘Fan’ got her further recognition and web series like 'Mirzapur' and '13 Mussoorie' further established her position as a hugely talented actress.

Currently, she is bagging spotlight for 'House Arrest' film, hit on Netflix, 'Mirzapur' series on Amazon Prime and Period drama 'Beecham House', which is her international project. Her tally of work is expanding at a breakneck speed with many impressive projects including Gurinder Chaddha's British series 'Beecham House', followed

by Eros International's trilingual 'Haathi Mere Saathi' featuring Rana Dagubatti, Anubhav Sinha's film 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai' and very recently she also bagged RSVP's 'Bhangra Paa Le', to be directed by Sneha Taurani.

Very talented Shriya Pilgaonker is the star of the cover for this month and answers questions about her career, personal life and more.

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You are relatively new to the industry still how has your journey been so far?

My journey has been really exciting and incredibly rewarding. I'm someone who has never been too strategic I take it as it comes, I believe that you have to constantly improvise in life but I always wanted to be part of lms that are across different lm industries, in different languages, and not just in India internationally. So in that sense I started off with the Marathi lm then I went on to a French movie then I did my rst Hindi lm- ‘Fan’ opposite Shahrukh Khan. And now I'm doing the work on the web as well as lms and some theatre also. So I've always wanted different platforms where I can showcase my versatility. So yeah, every actor has their own unique journey and their own ups and downs but you have to learn as I said to improvise with it and go along. I'm an incredibly ambitious person so I'm constantly seeking out many new projects and interesting work to be part of . So, I think post-Mirzapur the momentum of things has changed and I'm looking forward to all the stuff that's coming up now.

You are from a cinema family, was that fact the primar y motivation for you to come in movies?

No I never took it for granted that I would be an actor. In fact I was doing everything else but act, as I was growing up I was exploring a lot of things, It was only postcollege that I started making documentaries, short lms, lms, and one thing led to another and I started doing theatre and it was

during the rehearsal of my rst play that I realized that I feel extremely comfortable and acting comes most naturally to me. However, growing up I always had the performer's instinct I was always involved in dancing and singing, in theatre.

It s n a t u r a l t o m e a n d i t s something I have never felt entitled to and I'm glad that the process of me becoming an actor in me was organic.

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Being the daughter of an accomplished actor, people have a lot of expectations from you, has it helped you or you nd it a difficult proposition?

Expectations are good in fact, but I feel like for me I expect more from my self than anybody else and I think I take it very p o s i t i v e l y. I d o n ' t t a k e expectations as a burden but use expectations to my advantage to work harder. And my parents, both of them have a proli c career and they'll continue to do such amazing works but for like they have told me that every

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So having said that, I feel like not all the web content is good so I personally would only want to be part of the content that I believe in and not just do it for the sake of doing it. Mirzapur for me was something I really believed in, and it was a wonderful production house to work with Excel and a wonderful bunch of actors. I would want to continue to work w h e re i n t h e proj e c t s are genuinely different and its a bunch of people that I want to work with. So yes there's the tremendous scope and I think things will get better with people exploring different content and the whole point of the web is to tell different stories. So as an actor the fact that I'm able to be part of d i ff e re nt s t o r i e s i s a b i g motivation for me to web series.

actor's journey is unique so I don't compare my journey with anybody else's. Having said that, yes I want to do a lot of good work and make them proud and I hope I have in my own way.

OTT platforms like Net ix, Amazon, etc are in vogue right now, many established actors have debuted on these p l atfor m s , y ou are d oi ng exceptionally well already at the starting point of your career, how do you see yourself in the future as far as the scope of web

series and its content is concerned?

One of the best things about the boom of the web is that there are that much more work and opportunities for actors.

Something that is amazing on the web is that you get to live a character for a longer time. And that its not just about playing the lead parts but every character gets its due. ere's a certain relatability quotient that comes with doing things on the web.

And the scope of doing different kinds of work is so much more.

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Does being beautiful still works to your advantage in Bollywood in terms of getting meatier projects?

Everbody I feel like is beautiful in their own way. But in our industry its not just the beauty that takes you forward, you need to have talent more than anything else. Like they say “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” so I don't look at it that I get work because I'm beautiful, I think I would like to believe that its talent that takes you ahead rst and foremost and once you're out with your talent then everything that you do the way you are no matter what looks beautiful. I don't think that just physical beauty or super cial beauty that can get you anywhere.

Yo u a r e r e l at i v e l y m o r e successful in the world of web series at this point in time, can we expect your bigger presence in Bollywood movies in the days to come?

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Well, Mirzapur was my rst web series, yes, but I'm already doing some lms. Aer ‘Fan’ I shot for Anubhav Sinha's 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru hui hai' which will release

ere's another project down south and there's a lm with RSVP which stars Sunny Kaushal called Bhangda Paale where I'm playing a completely different character. So yes I love lms and you're going to see a

at some point next year. ere is my Tamil and Telugu debut as well as with Rana Daggubati, it is a trilingual lm, Its called 'Haathi mere Saathi'.

that is not permanent, its always temporary but being a good actor is something that can always be permanent is how I look at it.

So what I seek in the project I do is a story or something I wanted to do, whether it's a commercial film or not doesn't matter but I don't think any person any actor can chase stardom. It eventually comes when you do projects and the work that you believe in and then the audience gives you love.

And our industry is a combination of talent luck and opportunities. So you have to give your best and then you have to leave it up to the audience.

H o w w a s y o u r international exposure, when do you think you will again make an appearance in the next international project?

I've always visualized my career not just in India but internationally as well. My second film French film was my first international project.

Most recently Beecham house is a series British series directed by G. And it's not a question of comparing one another but web will always be special for me because Mirzapur is something that did wonders for me it changed a lot of things for me. So somewhere that gratitude towards the web will always be there, but lms will always be my rst love.

lot more of me. So its a balance I want to maintain between lm and web. And I would also like to add to it that I don't look at it either web or lmy think as an actor your successfully able to do both mediums.

Do you look for contentdriven projects or you look for star power?

I don't think stardom is something you can go seeking. It is a by-product of work that you do and I want

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to continue to the work that I believe in and which resonates with me. So I will always seek projects that I believe in and stories I want to be part of. Stardom is something that is not permanent, its always temporary but being a good actor is something that can always be permanent, so that how I look at it.

So what I seek in a project I do it, whether it's a commercial film or not doesn’t matter but I don't think any person any actor can chase stardom. It eventually comes when you do projects and the work that you believe in and then the audience gives you love. And our industry is a combination of talent,luck and opportunities. So you have to give your best and then you have to leave it up to the audience.

How was your international exposure, When do you think you will again make an appearance in the next international project ?

I have always visualized my career not just in India but internationally as well. My second film French filsm was my first international project. Most recently ‘Beecham House’ is a series British series directed by G.Chadda and now it's on Netflix. It was wonder shooting for it because I shot for it at a very iconic studio called Ealing studios in London and just the experience of working with this incredible cast and crew and to see the way things work there, I think it just opened my world completely. I want to do a lot more of international work so hopefully, I will get opportunities to do that. And today when I see actors like Priyanka Chopra and Radhika Apte they are successfully balancing there work internationally and within India. So yes fingers crossed, hopefully, very soon I will do another international project.

Given a choice between a glamorous role and a role of substance which one will you choose?

The biggest problem is when we distinguish or we try and differentiate between a glamorous role and substance role because I feel like a role can be both glamorous and have something strong and it can be full of substance. I feel like I don't pick a role based on whether it is glamorous or substance category. If I like the role whatever comes with it I will take it. I don't differentiate between the two. But yes, I would love to do an out and out masala Bollywood film. I love

to dance so in would love to do something where I get to dance and which is like your masala Bollywood for sure.

Avalanche of posts on your Instagram page re ect you r fon d n e s s an d Pen c h ant for tr avel humoungously, please describe the traveler in you?

Travelling is my biggest passion. My grandfather has been my travel inspiration and you know its something that's very important for me as a person, as an actor to keep traveling so whenever I nd time I go even if it's by myself. I take solo trips, with family and friends. But traveling is important for my soul, its where I gain inspiration, its where I observe people and I think the more I travel the better actor I become because of my travel experiences. I love sharing my travel posts because it's the different side to me which is important.

Recently, this year I traveled to Ibiza, Spain, and Turkey. One of my favorite trips has been with my grandfather when I went to Japan backpacking. What I think is that traveling opens you up and its something that I hope to do more.oen. And it becomes fun when work takes you to places.

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think I've got it from my father, he also cooks for me, in fact, there is one particular chicken dish he cooks forme which is my most favorite.

Are you a sybarite, epicurean who has decadence for luxuries of life or you simply believe in leading a simple and frugal way of life?

I don't look at it as a simple life or a luxurious life, I think you know its a balance and of course, I do, who doesn't enjoy luxuries but my day to day habits and lifestyle is very simple. But yes, if you can enjoy luxuries you most de nitely should. I think it's about maintaining a balance and what works for you.

Which place caught your fancy the most in the world, are you a b each p erson, mountain-loving or city life attracts you the most?

Well, two places I would say Japan and Iceland. I absolutely love Japan. Its something that I am obsessed with and Iceland is also a very beautiful country, its a completely dierent experience. I also love taking road trips so once I did a road trip from New York to L.A. with my friends. I'm both a beach and a mountain person. It really depends but my love for the mountains I think is very

special. But at the same time but I love water as well, I recently went diving so that's a hard question to answer. But yes I de nitely love being in nature for sure.

What's your regular comfort meal?

Well, Ghar ka khana is my re g u l ar c om for t m e a l i n Marathi homes you have something called varan-bhaat, so that and potato ki sabzi with it. But I'm a complete foodie I really enjoy dierent kinds of food even when I'm traveling I

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Do your parents help you in prepping for a role, and who is your go-to person at home?

I have a very close relationship with both my parents individually. Well, they never really interfere in my work unless I ask them to help me but before every project, I enjoy discussing my character with them. But at the same time, I also like to keep it as a surprise for t he m s o t he y c an b e objective about it when it comes out. So when it comes to working on a particular dialect or body language both of them are so amazing at it that yes I do discuss it with them, so I'm always learning from them.

Can you tell us about some elements of your wardrobe that are irreplaceable?

I think clothes are things that are always replaceable. î ˘ere's nothing that I am too attached to and I can't replace but yes there are some saris and some pieces of jewelry that are very close to me because they are my mother's favorites and my grandmothers as well so they are irreplaceable.

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Haute couture or Pret-a-Porter, Flamboyant or apper, punk or grunge, trends and dimensions of fashion are everevolving and changing. Passion to explore fashion as an art and desire to reinvigorate the relevance of Haute Couture that has remained larger than life until now. Even Pret-a-Porter segments is headed to push boundaries and taking a leaning towards unconventionality. Unpredictable, whimsical, dramatic yet practical attributes of fashion are evolving and beating the game to set the benchmark. Diversity, technique, and exclusivity remain the essence as a are of a certain pattern sink in, the millennials follow them as religiously as they follow their diet plans lately. From off shoulders of 2018 to the plunged and deep V necklines of 2019, from t for queen couture to lighter and moderate versions, fashion changeover is snappy and spinning faster than you could ever imagine. Progression is posing stiff and erce competition to Indian and International Designers across the world. ey are not only challenging each other but also are throwing the gauntlet at themselves to metamorphose their own creations.

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Credit goes to the designer for elaborating "Spiritual glamour" while aiming to convey the idea of making the world a better place. To set the tone right designer has gone a step ahead and collaborated with textiles designer Claudy Jongstra who raises rare Drenthe Heath Sheep and produced botanical pigments for creating diverse fabrics and dyes. ey chose to be s u bt l e ye t d r am at i c w it h ar t i s t i c moonscape prints, exquisite embroideries de ning the de nition of couture fashion for them.

reviving fashion of 80s

Viktor & Rolf

See-through netted tops, larger than life gowns, elaborately oor touching voluminous skirts, structured tweed jackets studded embellished with crystal and more. e designer tried to create the impression of a clear water surface that re ected the moonlight. He reworked the conception of “folk” fashion that was apparent in the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s to bring out inventiveness.

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diverse fabrics and dyes

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Christian Dior

G i v e n c h y ' s No b l e s s e Radicale collection was presented with a contemporary spin and was a unique take on royal and regal clothing. With magni cent feather embellished gowns, luxurious gure- attering satin dresses teamed up with stunning caes, oversized blazers worn over beautiful dresses designer de nitely took a risk and replaced his earlier laidback elegance with something sensuous hitting all the right style notes.

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Christian Dior was all about feminism meeting fashion in an unusual way, 2019 for Dior was about tie and dye and worship of woman with the focus being on the beauty of eyes, the most impressive feature of the face. From low, block-heeled Mary Janes to black mesh knee boots all are cut speci cally to de ne the 2019 fashion-a total dismantling of the irtatious madame image and br ing ing out t he characters both sharply and in style. Dior has set statements over the years but has taken it to another level with many sheer dresses.

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Gucci

polished and pragmatic styles

Gucci's Venus on the half shell is ultimate Italian label has never failed to explore wardrobes and themes- be it paying homage to France and performing a show in Paris or with its uniquely styled Denim Jackets painted with Dolly Patron's face or felted hats inspired by Janis Joplin. is year's Gucci's collection for men was exceptional with the codpieces for their male models. Unlike the last year's mask game, this year Gucci's bag game came forward as it introduced Mickey Mouse face bags. Dior's beauty in Black

paying homage to France

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Prada's experiments with black and brown Creating reality out of ction is Prada's biggest achievement and strength. Who else can imagine a menswear collection based on the story of Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley Fashion is celebrated and respected the most at Prada.

Some amazing creations include utility strapped and pocketed cocktail frocks, cr ystal embroidered shirtdresses come from the brilliant minds that work at Prada. Back home designers are calling the shots with their polished and pragmatic styles. According to ace fashion stylist Isha Bhansali, Indian designers are taking radical shis each year and juxtaposing fashion with sustainability, class, and razzmatazz. She refers to Designer Kunal Rawal's name as the emerging top in the league of Indian Designers who are changing the course of fashion. She adds," Kunal Rawal has been doing exceptional work and is de nitely a trendsetter. He started off as a young casual streetwear designer who is out in the front as a key couturier. With avant-guard and edgy styles he has entrenched preponderance of Indian cra and tradition in menswear. Isha also raves over the new trends set by RGRK and says, RGRK have been my all-time favorites. Primarily started out as men's shirt makers, they're now leaders of fashion and revolutionaries. ey've also headed into womenswear. Usually, elaborate on embellished couture designs, their womenswear offers futuristic touch.With their nely cut suits and sharp tailoring, they are taking menswear segment a notch up.

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Claiming Kurta over shirts to be the innovation in Men's Fashion Red and orange remained dominant colors for designers' collection recently. He broke the monotony of plain colors this year to present orange and red colors as dominant colors in his collection.

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Rajdeep Ranawat has rediscovered the jackets for both male and female collections through his recent collection. His love for representing towns and cities through his work is well known and he took inspiration from monuments, tombs, structures and depicted them through his clothes.

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inspired from heritage

innovation in men’s fashion

Manish Malhotra

Every year his designs take a radical shi, not only the pattern but hues and fabric too. Recently he worked on elegant beige with silver embroidery while expressing experimentation with sleeves of the blouse, For winters he has played with velvet and brocade and kept dominance of dark green. Its always elegant and classy with Abujani Sandeep Khosla's ey chose rose gold to make it the color of the year. Designers were Prudent at unraveling the 'maximalist vision' and raised the bar with magni cence wedding fashion.

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Ritu Kumar offered alternatives for Lehengas to the Indian Brides. No one else can bring patterns of floral and fierceness on the same table as her.

Her penchant for using silk went a notch up with her recent collection, showcasing of multicolored ghagras with bengali tikki.

Payal Singhal used 3D work and tie and dye for her lehengas unlike her simple and elegant of the past from presenting a chronicle of the rise of Islamic art on textiles and architecture in various parts of the world to the representation of the gypsy and bohemian culture.

Payal Singhal

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representing bohemian culture

alternatives for brides

Ritu Kumar

Rohit Khanna+Rahul Gandhi and their edgy mélange The recent line impressed millennials as they presented innovative looks for vivid occasions, their cocktail party look was well defined naughty and classy, deep necklines of body flowing gowns, sensuous deep back of the ensemble was good enough to accentuate fashion statement.

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Gaurav Gupta, has made progressive with Khadi and presented the rough spun in its all-new avatar as he unraveled traditional designs with Avant-garde feel.

He meticulously ďŹ netuned Zardosi with Japanese Bugle.

Elongated sheer skirts, beautiful white gowns, and appeasing menswear oozed Originality and innovation.

phenomenal play of orals

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Rahul Mishra's A-Line frocks have become the talk of the town After showcasing all aspects of the world in 2018 including nature, science, craft and ultimately fatherhood, he challenged his inhibition and ignited the spark to present vulnerable days of his childhood by creating designs from Monaco's beautiful corners that he used to visit as a child.

His work set on the backdrop of beautiful shades of white, pink and grey made the industry take notice. Rahl Mishra highlighted a unique color palette and phenomenal play of orals .

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Amit Aggarwal Amit has taken the ball in his court with geometric designs for Aggarwal out ts and He is the trendsetter who has dressed many divas setting an example for perfect modern Indian women with his saree gown- chic yet fun, glam yet old school, but this year he has pushed himself and has incorporated ruffles drapes chevron patterns and extensive use of jacket in his collection.

Staying away from lehenga cholis yet living and breathing the air of Indian designs, he has changed a lot with 2019.

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Ta r u n Ta h i l i a n i s k i l l f u l l y juxtaposed the European construction with classic Indian Styles making the bride of today the dream of tomorrow. A major shi in his work was seen as he moved to lightweight lehenga for the playful millennial bride. Suneet Varma's use of light colors and simple wear His extravagance and bling of 2018 rested as he focused on the light within in 2019. His collection in 2018 was a typical “vo kon hai, jisne Poo ko mudkar nahi Dekha” but his transformation to “Sharmaai si Dulhan ke jo bethi hai bagal me, vahi to meri sweetheart hai” has been remarkable. His 2018 collection was lit and over the top with heavy work, shimmer and perfect for multiple occasions. In 2019 he ditched his old school shades of red and dark navy blue and shied to green, light blue and gold.

He created beautiful clothing ke eping t he ide a of “st r ic t ly traditional” in the pocket.

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Shyamal and Bhumika played with pastels Their fashion journey took yet another interesting turn and presented hues of pastels, they moved past their era of creating sexy silhouettes and paved way for a uber-glam collection inspired by the renaissance. e shi from bold is beautiful to Old is Gold was a remarkable transition in terms of design and hues. Designers moved from ancient embroidery techniques of zardozi pita and oral appliques towards inspiration based work taken from vintage European paintings and mogul orals bringing the celebration of India to the World on the opera eatre Set.

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experiment with arti cial intelligence

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Falguni Shane Peacock experimented with arti cial intelligence in 2019 to create a swiî‚? movement was observed as designer moved from the plunging necklines, barebacks to expressing the work through the heritage and extravagance of Jaipur's eclectic landscape. She took a 360-degree turn as she used vivid colors like smoke green, ballet pink, prism silver, Tuscan gold and midnight blue this year instead of her choice of nude linings or blending fabrics of the past. falguni experimented with zardozi, chikankari and applique work. Her irtatious side took a backseat as she explored the traditionally trodden paths.

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Reynu Tandon shiî‚?ed her focus from dreamy and owy lehengas to more practical designs.

Her collection of 2019 is calm and placid and challenged the need for attention through gold, silver, and bronze that her designs demanded previously. A collection inspired by pink sky and sunset and presenting the same with the use of new and comfortable fabric.

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Sulakshna Monga's collection was refreshing again with a glimpse of Indian heritage that could be seen through her lehengas with vedic chants written all over them.

Anita Dongre Ridhi Mehra

Anita Dongre takes a practical approach Talented designers solved the real problem for women by introducing pockets in lehengas. She knows how to present maximalist with grace and subtlety. Her Gota Patti lehengas were perfections of a sort, with her 'Diary of a Rajkumari' collection she recently showcased tunics, kaans, and jackets. She juxtaposed the beauty of different cultures through the use of geometric shapes and oral patterns.

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Ridhi Mehra While speaking to High on Persona, designer informed " e bridal couture market in India has evolved manifold, there is a transformation of magnitudes that is accelerating the spectrum of growth.

Couture is not just about selling larger than life out ts but a concept to the wearer that adds to the celebratory ethos and values and leaves an enchanting experience. e designer recently added a new dimension to her collection with beadwork on white lehengas. A blend of ne taste mixed with the contemporary concepts on beautifully craed colors. e designer has stood out with her work as she rede ned the palazzo look. Her lightweight lehengas and extra sleeves for blouses caught fancy and her show 'An Ode to Heirlooms' presented Gujrati and Kashmiri apparels in bohemian look.

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TRAVELOGUE

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Just like any other industry, trends are fast changing in travel industry too, landscape is evolving and fresh trends are on the way to replace the old ones. High on Persona spoke to industry expert on recent travel trends that will help you keeping your nger on the pulse. Year 2020 is set to be the cork in the world of travel. ere's a never ending travel bucket list as we enter not just a new year but a new decade. Our travel needs, behaviour, and wants continue to evolve. e world today, like the explorers themselves, does not sit still. Year 2020 will see travellers in the decisionmaking process it can be massive to decide which corners of the world to visit.

Half of the population is getting into ticket bookings three months prior as ight and train tickets will be expensive in the coming year. We have observed that the number of Indian travellers is increasing every year. International travel is no longer con ned to the rich, as the middle class is also taking plunge more oen. e budget carriers are also offering cheaper fares and direct connectivity to overseas locations like Singapore, Maldives among others.

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TRAVELOGUE

In today's context, travellers want to engage and participate in local cultural activities. From enjoying local cuisine to enjoying local travel, and local experience is set to become some of the top traveller's trends in 2020.

Tomorrow's traveller will be very different from today, in 2020 travellers will have different expectations, which will allow them to pursue their interests and seek out new experiences in a way they can only start to imagine.

Tourism is the industry that is probably doing the best at the moment. e years had passed when the only purpose of travelling was to return with brown skin as possible. Today, travellers believe in adventure and authenticity.

According to traveller experts, holidays are all about well-being, new experiences, and unusual activities that are likely to be successful. ere are new trends in tourism in this busy mixed up world. e travellers are keenly interested in spending quality time with their loved ones, which are trendy nowadays, and this will be followed in the coming year too. To make the most of the 2020 trend, the travellers think about heading to pleasant places technically in the rainy

season, this was seen in this year and will grow in the coming year.

People plan holidays depending on their work schedules and prefer to explore international locations over domestic destinations. Solo travel is the trend from the past few years in the travel industry.

Whether it is intentionally set out on their own as single individuals or because their regular travel partners are unavailable for a particular trip. One thing is sure that nothing is stopping solo travellers from hitting the road. Single holidays are unique as one can expect to meet people from different walks of life with their own experiences and stories to share.

Solo holidays never fail to create a fun and vibrant dynamic, which brings happiness and joy in everyone's life. e travel industry is still growing strong and expected to be in upcoming years as people are coming up with creative ideas and it is considered to be the second fastest growing sector in the world which is focussed entirely on luxury travel market. It is becoming sustainable too nowadays.

By Jayant Singh, Managing Partner of Treehouse Hotels

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WINTER DELICACIES TO KEEP YOU WARM & HEALTHY AS SHARED BY BAR BE QUE NATION

When days become shorter and temperature dips, you crave to relish winter comfor ng recipes to keep you warm and nourished, we have pulled together hearty winter delicacies that are simple to make and serve and will brighten up the season.

Brownie Bottom Cheese Cake

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METHOD : Lightly grease a 9inch pan and arrange the cherries on the prepared pan, sprinkle brown sugar and set aside. Sieve together re ned our and coco powder set aside. Brake the eggs and place it in a mixing bowl add sugar and whisk till light and uffy then at once add the our mixture add cream, milk and brandy ,beat thoroughly and pour the batter over the prepared cherry. Bake it on 160c for 45 minutes until slightly risen set in the center. Serve warm with cream.

METHOD : Place the chocolate and butter in a large sauce pan and melt over a double boiler. Add sugar and mix well, set aside and let it cool. Using a hand blender add milk and eggs one by one and beat on a low speed. Mix well and fold in the our and mix well. Spoon the batter in a prepared 2 inch muffin cup. You will get 16 brownies in this mixture. Place the prepared molds in a tray and bake in a moderate hot oven 180 deg c for 20 to 25 minutes. Once the brownies are bake remove from oven and set aside to cool. Cheese cake topping In a large mixing bowl place all the ingredients and with a hand blender beat well till lite and uffy.

Pour the cheese mixture on the baked brownies and place it back on the trays and bake on 160degc for another 35 to 40 minutes or till the center is well cooked. Remove from oven and allow it to cool in a refrigerator about 8 to 10 hours. Melt the dark and white chocolate separately in a microwave and drizzle over the prepared cheese cake before serving.

CHEF’S TIP : Do not add baking powder or baking soda to the brownie. You can use a table spoon of coco powder to the brownie recipe if you like the brownie to be little bitter. Serves 15 portions Preparation time 35 minutes Baking time 1 hour approx.

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Periperi Chicken

: METHOD Preheat the oven to 200degc. Pierce each potato a few times with the fork. Lightly brush each potato with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with salt.

Bake the potatoe directly on the rack of the oven for 1 hour, or until tender and cooked through.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Meanwhile make the stuffing.

Transfer the grated cheese, so cheese, roasted onion, mixed herbs and garlic to a bowl and mix in the chili akes, diced red pepper and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set the stuffing aside.

Preheat oven to 200degc, when the potatoes are cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice each into 2 part – you should be le with two shallow ends.

Using a small spoon, scoop out the esh of each skin leaving a 1/4-inch border all the way around.

Lightly brush the inside of each potato skin with remaining melted butter and season lightly with salt and pepper. Spread evenly over each potato and sprinkle and bake until the cheese is melted, bubbling and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.

Remove potato to a platter, sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.

Broccoli Stew

METHOD To make the peri-peri sauce, preheat the oven 180C. the Hoto t Ch eesePlace Potat o chilies on a roasting tray and roast them for 10 minutes. Cool and roughly chop the chilies.

Place the chilies, garlic, salt, oregano, paprika, olive oil and vinegar in a saucepan, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, then place in food processor and blend to a ne paste. Place the chicken in a sealable plastic bag. Add half the periperi sauce, spreading it evenly over the chicken. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hour.

Skewer the marinated chicken and grill till done.

CHEF’S TIP If you don't nd paprika then use red chili powder.

Hot Cheese Potato

METHOD For the Broccoli stew: In a deep pan, take some oil, add chopped onions, red chilli, green chilli, ginger garlic paste. Fry until so and golden. Add Broccoli to the masala mix and fry for 3 minutes. To the Broccoli, add tomatoes and potatoes and mix well. Add 2nd extract coconut milk. Season the broccoli with pepper, salt and add water. Put the lid on and simmer for 5 minutes. To the broccoli add 1st extract of coconut milk, coriander and lemon juice.

Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot with dosa, roti or rice.

CHEF’S TIP. Adding Diced carrots gives out good taste.

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Mediterranean trail Binge eating, beer drinking and merry making was evident here, as foodies were given larger than life choices to relish wide variety of burgers and beer.

Plate & Pint’s ongoing festival offered nger licking options that included wide range of burgers like shkroom burger, green house burger and lebanon fest was a delightful treat for foodies Dedicated to foodies who love to binge eating October is here and it's time for beers and cheers! Gobble up any of their nger-licking Burgers and a White Owl Pint.

Extravaganza invited foodies to devour Plate & Pint's delicious Shroom Burger, Green House Burger and Lebanon. e promotion was a lavish affair for foodies as they could eat to their heart’s content without worrying about the budget.

HAPPY VIBES WITH FRENCH FRIES One thing better than potatoes are fried potatoes! If you love fries too, then there is good news for you. San Doitchi at Powai just introduced their new selection of Fries which you're sure to drool over! If fries are your staple then hold your booths, you're about to get addicted to these. Try the signature classic San Doitchi Fries (made with homemade che es e s auce, s auté e d mushro oms, microgreens, and parmesan crisps topped with Truffle oil, Classic Lyonnaise Potato made with fries dunked in three-cheese sauce served with sautéed chives. Have a spicy affair with the Spicy Mexican Fries served with a lot of sriracha cheese sauce, jalapeno chilli, mixed bell peppers tossed with freshly cut cilantro. Let the Mediteranian Potato take your taste buds by surprise as you give in to the pimento cheese sauce and parsley-topped hand-cut fries.

While you're at it do check out their bread station for the yummiest takeaway bread! So have a fry-yay time at San Doitchi with some french fries and good vibes!

What: Fries Menu When: Ongoing Where: SanDoitchi G/34, Heera Panna Shopping Centre, Powai, Mumbai.

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Sushi and More, Mumbai's very rst Japanese delivery kitchen turned 12 last month. Sushi and is known for delivering fresh and authentic Japanese food at the doorstep so that people can enjoy the meal in the comfort of their homes. With their avant-garde and cutting-edge food, Sushi and More kick-started in India by 2007. On this o c c a s i o n , M r. H a k u e i K o s a t o commented, “What started as a small takeaway store in Breach Candy, is now a completely independent business in India. Our mission was and will always be to bring Japan closer to India.”

Incepted only as a small delivery

kitchen, Sushi and More has now spread their roots across the city with two delivery kitchen at Tardeo and Juhu and three kiosks inside the most popular gourmet store “Foodhall” in Mumbai. Serving mouth-watering Sushi's, Tempuras, Miso Soup, Donburi bowls and Bento Boxes, if you are a fan of Japanese cuisine, then their whole menu will give you a wholesome delight of Japan while sitting in the comfort of your home.

Anuj Jodhani, on achieving this milestone says “Even though we started our journey 12 years ago, we feel this is only the beginning.

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Japanese food odyssey

BRIDAL MAKEOVERS THAT ARE PERFECT WITH SILVERINE SPA & SALON Enhance your bridal beauty with hint of glitz and grandeur and be the hot couture bride as Silverine Spa & Salon in as sociation with Cleopatra Spa, Salon & Makeovers unveil the hottest bridal makeover trends & hot couture bridal looks for forthcoming bridal season.

JAIPUR: SHOP NO 235, 2ND FLOOR, CITY PULSE MALL, NARAYAN SINGH CIRCLE PH NOS: 0141-5116841, 8107999120

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NO LONGER FOR MEN ONLY

women are Lifting weights to boot

LIFT YOUR WAY TO BODY SCULPTED MUSCLES

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“Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot to sports illustrated' model Kate Upton, they li heavy weights to boot, Hilary Duff doesn't hesitate to call herself a strong little gal as she does lots of strength training Khloe Kardashian loves to li heavy weights and Emma Stone and Gwen Stefani, Ashley Graham spend good time in weight liing and have openly confessed their love for weight liing. ese celebrities are very vocal about their sessions at Gym and their posts of workout on social media speak volumes about their fascination for liing weights. e consensus is fast shiing from the notion that women will become like bodybuilders and won't get lean physique if they do weight training, now with a drastic increase in the no of women opting for weight training you can see a remarkable difference. No longer women are restricted doing aerobics wearing fancy athleisure, Zumba or yoga sessions or even dance classes. ey are groaning, sweating and ghting their way through weight liing to become lean and not muscular. And it's not just the practice incorporated by sportswomen only but even housewives too gaining muscle mass has become important for losing fat. Check out any gym to experience weightliing renaissance. And as more women celebs have become vocal about the results of their weightliing sessions, the trend is evolving further. Women are hitting the iron and breaking through mundane routines and destroying all set notions, myths and cliches that women become masculine and manly aer weight training. Change is welcoming and empowering and there is a new breed of women weightliers leaving inspirations for many. HIGH ON PERSONA caught up with ace tness trainers to bust the myths pertaining to women and weight liing, the bene ts they get from this and do's and dont's.

With input from Gunjan Taneja, tness in uencer & Mreenal Deshraj, television actress

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BUSTING MYTHS. Many women remain skeptical and believe that they will become bulky if they practice weight training, on the contrary, its impossible to gain bulky muscles like a man because women don't have similar hormonal fabric to get as muscular as men. However, if you do resistance training with regular cardio you will become leaner as you grow stronger. Only if women are doing speci c training and follow a strict complementing diet there can be chances of them becoming bulky. Testosterone levels in men are about eight-time more that women and testosterone is the main hormone that builds muscles.

LOSE FAT WITH WEIGHT TRAINING For fat loss, you can burn more calories than you consume on a daily basis, with weight training you build lean muscle which is a metabolically active issue where carbs and body fat are burned and used as energy. e more muscles you have higher are your chances to increase metabolic rate.

IMPROVE STRENGTH Whenever you work out with weights, you become stronger, and next time you are able to li more weight, you feel satis ed, con dent and motivated.

IT MAKES YOU MORE ATHLETIC Everyone wants to look toned and sculpted, and weight training is the way to achieve this. But it'll also improve your abilities in other sports. Strength training and weight raining helps body to face the forces during any sport and grind of the day.

WORD OF ADVICE Beginners are advised to go low and slow.

Working on Weights machines can be daunting for many people and discourage many to do it for long hence this should be done under supervision and professional guidance.

If you're looking to introduce more weight liing into your exercise routine, it's always handy to have some examples of women who are experienced in the strength-training game, not just to serve as inspiration, but to pick up some tips from, too. Ÿ Keep your motivation up and learn new tricks and techniques of how you work our, you can stick to what makes you feel more empowering and motivated

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FIGHT THE AGEING PROCESS Resistance training with weights helps women ght the aging process and helps them in maintaining lean muscle tissue. ey develop better self-esteem and decrease the chances of getting sick. It's very bene cial for women who desi re to lose weight and maintain weight while preventing further gain, strength training is important, as we age we start to lose about 10 percent of muscle strength and muscle burns three times more calories than fat, adding two to four pounds of muscle can translate into an extra 100 calories burned each day. A high-intensity strength routine bounces metabolism by 20 percent postworkout. Coupled weight training with cardio and the bene ts are rampant.

MULTIPLE HEALTH BENEFITS According to a study Women who did 25 minutes of step classes plus a total-body resistance routine for 12 weeks signi cantly reduced their resting heart rate, body-fat percentage, and blood pressure, and increased their strength and endurance signi cantly more than those who only did aerobics. Others have found weight training improves the way the body processes sugar, reducing the risk of diabetes.

As you have more strength you are able to do daily duties of the day with ease, this is also taken as functional tness by many trainers and engages multiple muscles simultaneously. Having a solid strength base helps improve many other elements of athleticism, including power, speed, agility, endurance, and muscle mass gains.

Resistance training helps you in the increase of bone density and hence this decreases the chances of women and men developing osteoporosis later on in life REDUCED RISK OF DIABETES As per recent research, people who li weight or do strength training have a better glucose tolerance. ey also have increased insulin sensitivity, reduced in ammation, and improved lipid pro le.

PROTECTS HEART HEALTH Research indicates that liing weights fo about an hour every week reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke by about 40% to 70%.

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DECREASED RISK OF MUSCLE LOSS & OSTEOPOROSIS Once a woman attains the age of 30, the body starts losing muscle mass and skin on the buttocks, belly, chin, arms, shoulders, and chest sags and becomes loose. is can be prevented by liing weights.

Bone density improves due to strength training reducing the risk of osteoporosis as age advances.

RELIEVES STRESS & IMPROVES SLEEP QUALITY Physical activity is a great way to relieve stress and has a positive effect on a person's mental health as well. By making t and toned, liing weights can relieve stress and create a positive impact on the body and mind alike. It also helps a person sleep better. In conclusion Just like men, physical activity in any form is integral to the health and well-being of women. One such activity is weightliing that accrues multiple bene ts as mentioned above. In order to stray stronger and look better with age, it is imperative that women become aware of the bene ts of this activity.

HELPS IN BURNING FAT & CALORIES Women can easily burn more fat and calories in a shorter period by liing weights. is is in comparison to a cardio workout. Strength training keeps the calorie burn rate higher long aer the workout session is over whereas cardio sessions burn calories when being done.

A BETTER TONED BODY Liing weights can help women get a sleeker and more toned structure. e word 'toned' refers to

building lean muscle mass. is further helps them in looking t and fabulous depending on their age, body type and shape. It also reduces the fat content while increasing lean muscle mass, for an overall toned look.

HELPS CORRECT POSTURE It is possible to improve one's body posture with weightliing provided it is done with expert guidance. It also helps in building bone and muscle strength. e stretching and contracting motions done during the activity also improves exibility.

REDUCED RISK OF INJURY Strength training and weightliing reduce the risk of injuries. is is because it strengthens the muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons.

BOOSTS METABOLISM & ENERGY Metabolism and muscle mass are interdependent.

With age, a person's metabolism decreases, and the body starts gaining weight. Weightliing helps in building lean muscle mass and thus maintain metabolism ose who li weight can notice a big difference in their energy levels throughout the day. is is because muscles can utilize food better and give more energy.

BEST FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS Liing weights helps improve stamina, re ex and muscle power. ose who wish to achieve optimum tness levels in sports can combine strength training with cardio to improve performance levels.

Ju i l y Wa g l e i s t h e founder of MetaboliX, a diet, and fitness consul ng firm. A nance graduate who had a successful corporate career had to quit her job aer she became the mother to twins. Gaining immense weight lead her to depression which made her take up tness and holistic wellness seriously. Today through MetaboliX she is teaching people to live a healthy life.

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Whatever your vibe, nd your tribe in our round-up of the best make-up trends to try now, follow the make-up looks to channel this season WINTER MAKEUP LOOKS & TRENDS Winter remains the best time to aunt creativity and experimentation in makeup, eye make up remains center point of glare and attraction and the season gives us the privilege to go liberal and indulge in experimentation with extravagant eye make.

You can beat winter blues and amp up the mundane look by adding inventiveness. Be it eye makeup look with glittery or coloured eyeliners, bushy and bleached brows, sleek swipe of glitzy glitter on eyelids, a crisp cat-eye look, uttery lashes or iridescent shadows you can actually transform a simple look to a sensuous or a attering look by illuminating look of your eyes and elevate appearance of winter clothes, complete the appearance with baby fresh post-facial glow and bare minimum base. As you transition from hot weather to cold, Go for a gorgeous grunge look, tone on tone makeup or dewy fresh face look was done with sheer and radiance-boosting face foundation. Statement eyes and baby fresh avant-garde makeup look will rule the winter this season.

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NEW TECHNIQUES Creating a natural and neutral eye makeup look with colored eyeliner pencils, creating a double shade look with one color eye pencil is new and looks innovative too. You need to use an eyeliner pencil that glides easily and lasts long without smudging. Creating thick winged eyeliner with shimmery liner is another new technique that replaces the need of eyeshadow and you can jazz up your eye makeup with this look.

MUST HAVE PRODUCTS TO CREATE THESE TRENDSETTING LOOKS Waterproof lengthening mascara, ber waterproof mascara, long-wear w at e r pro of brow ge l , metallics eye shadow are perfect to create most de ning eye makeup looks. Waterproof mascara for intense length and longer eyelashes, that enhances lashes and does lash separation, you can pick the one with a precision brush with two sides, at side to enhance the length of the lash and comb side to separate eyelashes from sticking.

You can also pick black primer and ber mascara for extra volume and length, this immediately builds volume and gives intense color, ber and smudge-proof mascara show lashes with extreme length. You don't even need extensions with this mascara, these mascaras are available in washable and waterproof versions.

Longwear Brow gel, longwear and waterproof to ll and thicken eyebrows, helps in sculpting the desired results and can give your brows intense or natural-looking look. Go for waterproof, smudge-proof, no transfer, sweatresistant mascara. Metallic eyeshadow for high color impact and creating foiled nish look, look for creamy pressed powder eyeshadow in vivid blendable metallic shades according to your suitability.

METALLIC BLUE SMOKEY EYESHADOW î ˘is look is trending and you can make this versatile by changing the hue of eyeshadow, from opaque, see green, blue and silver you can create a fresh look, use the metallic shade of blue and silver and carry the look for evening or night out. Start with primer on eyelids, use smudging brush to blend metallic eyeshadow , blend it towards outer corner of eyes, de ne crease with darker tone and smudge it to create depth, apply blue eyeshadow, use black eyeliner or kohl on lower lashline and lashline, de ne upper and lower lashline with black eyeliner, curl eyelashes and apply mascara.

LOOK OF FACE & LIPS Strike balance and go minimalist and bare, applying lip balm with subtle concealer or bb cream is good to create a hydrating face that radiates radiance and innocence, add touch of neutral pink blush close to no s e for c re at i ng natural ush look,hues of warm peach, with peachy lipstick, will show a closeknit look.

DEFINED-CREASE SMOKEY EYE Add a bit of drama with this look for a girls night out, party or engagement this eye makeup look is trending and in fashion nowadays. î ˘is de nes a n d a c c e nt u at e s t h e beauty of the eyes and makes them look sharp and deep. Use black eyeliner pencil, draw along crease line and upper lashline, smudge it and join the corners, ll in the shadow in hue of brown, copper and silver towards outer corners and blend it, apply nude eyeshadow and highlight inner corners, brow bones, de ne the waterline with FACE & LIPS VIBRANT LIPS

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SIMPLE EYE MAKEUP FOR WORK PLACE You can carry this look for day time and in office, this will immediately glam up and brighten your look, this looks professional and elegant and works with any out t western or traditional. Look is simple and subtle and will be in for long. Apply primer on eyelids, use nude shimmer eyeshadow and brown shadow or crease to de ne upper and lower lash line, blend the shadow, you can apply pencil eyeliner in brown color and smudge it, curl your lashes in the end and use mascara.

FACE & LIPS Dewy lips in real skin tone and color with a lightweight foundation on the face. Gold and copper Eyes Winged shaped liner look with gold and copper eyeshadow looks striking for any event or festivity. is makes appearance looking vibrant and youthful and accentuates the beauty of eyes.

Shimmery gold eye shadow de nes your evening party looks perfectly., you can go bold with gold or keep it subtle with heavy or thin eyeliner, high fashion appearance from the red carpet, party or nightclubbing disco looks. Exaggerated or thick winged liner look, dark and intense, pair the look with elegant updo and headpiece,

Sheer and radiance-boosting foundation or bb cream, done with a subtle blush on cheeks and nose with emphasize on eyes.

SIMPLE KOHL-LINED SMOKEY EYE is look is used by many Bollywood celebrities, this very subtle smokey look is perfect for any occasion day or night, this remains most so aer eye makeup look and has ruled makeup palette for the year 2019. Apply primer on eyes, cover upper eyelids with grey eyeshadow and lower lashline with a at brush. Use a brown pencil for a so look or black eyeliner pencil for de ning your upper and lower lashline, de ne with kohl or eyeliner pencil. Smudge the lines and create a smokey effect. De ne the crease area and apply mascara.

Smoky eyes are back like never before in winners as winters remain the best time to aunt smokey eye makeup look, smoked out eye makeup neutrals for eyes, with lips in the so monotone palette to show elegance.

FACE & LIPS Bronzing is the key for the season, understated, add dewy illumination to the skin, you can replace your usual blush with bronzer and highlighter with the art of contouring, with skin looking glowy yet bronzed. Go light with lip color.

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MEN’S GROOMING

BEYOND SPLASH OF COLOGNE

Q&A

Sleek hairdo, clipped sides, statement beard, facials, hair spa and more, taking special care of aesthetics and looks are no longer con ned to women folks only as men have become equally conscious and concerned for their looks. From most happening trends in men's beauty transformation to jaw-dropping styles, Makeover Expert Purnima Goyal. Silverine Salon & Beauty Academy, will cut the frills and solve beauty queries for men in this issue of High on Persona Magazine.

IMAGE : TOM FORD Its been long since I am facing the problem of ingrown hair which has made my skin look dark as well as itchy, please suggest me something?

Ans - Ingrown hair problem basically occurs in the shaving area of men when hair get curled and grown inward rather than growing outward. I would suggest very simple tips so that you get rid of this problem easily # exfoliate your skin regularly so that clogged hair follicle open and curled ingrown hair comes out. # Keep your skin moist by using pre-shave oil or splash hot water on

the beard area so that the beard gets so before shaving as dry skin tends to aggravate this problem. avoid shaving in the upward direction which normally people do for the close and neat shave. # Its better to use a razor with a single blade instead of using electronic shaver # once the hair are grown inwardly avoid shaving for few days, let the hair grow outward then only shave the area.

Use aershave balm rather than using an aershave with high alcohol content which makes your skin dark in the long run.

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My hairline is receding with every passing day, please suggest me something to overcome this issue?

ere is no single reason which is responsible for hair loss, there could be myriad of reasons be it yroid disease, anemia, protein de ciency, low vitamin levels or Bad hair hygiene, irregular shampooing, and malnutrition. It can be prevented or you can delay the process at least by doing small things. Try to alter your diet pattern by adding more protein, antioxidants, iron in your diet by incorporating fresh colorful fruits and veggies for the bene ts of vitamins and antioxidants properties. ose who are smitten by anemia should incorporate iron-rich food like green leafy veggies like spinach. To add protein in diet non-vegetarian can add eggs, chicken, and sh at the same time vegetarians can ingest broccolis, soya chunks, tofu, cottage cheese, white/black chic pea in their diet. On the top all religiously wash your hair which people don't do as they have a fallacy that frequent was might cause damage, on the contrary one should shampoo daily as grime, sweat block the hair sha which results in hair fall. You can use a good medicated shampoo with less ph Q levels to avoid the ill effect of chemicals. Avoid oiling hair which also blocks the hair follicles.

all in men's frequent shaving of the beard is the major reason of for the problem, as It causes dryness, roughness, and itchiness to the skin. To subside the ill effect of the shaving always use a moisturizer or use pre-shave oil so that the hard stubble becomes so so that friction is less while shaving, more friction incurs more harm to the skin resulting in darkening of the skin in long run.

Use any good shaving cream or gel with aloebased like Maca root from BODY SHOP, Clinique or cade from loccitane , avoid aershave with a high percentage of alcohol as they will make your skin dry and dark the skin tone in long run, use post-shave balm or razor relief balm from ZEHR or Cade from Loccitane. Not only this will relieve you from the razor bumps or redness but also replenish your skin with moisturizing bene ts.

Use good face wash. Liberally and on regular intervals apply sunscreen lotion with a minimum 30 SPF and broad-spectrum with moisturizing properties like Forest essentials orange & sandalwood sunscreen. On top of all, keep your body hydrated with uids and citrus fruits which is going to diminish the ill effects and make skin nourished.

I sweat profusely, at times it becomes ver y embarrassing also because it induces bad odor, pls suggest something.

No need to worry about the sweat as excessive sweating is not a disease rather it's a body mechanism to eliminate the toxins. First of all, don't do mistakes by using antiperspirants as they clog the pores and don't allow the sweat to come out from the skin which is even worse. Better you minimize the odor by different means eg; wear cotton or linen clothes which are porous and breathable and absorb the sweat fast add colone in the water while taking bath. Use any good deodorant frequently and I would like to underscore the point just spray on the skin rather than applying on the clothes which normally people do and then blame the deos .

Being a man I feel shy to discuss the skin related problems, pls advise something for the very dry and itchy skin especially in the beard zone.

Looking good is not only a prerogative for women, but even men should also take care of their skin. e skin type of men is different than the women, keeping in view the same product they should use should be different than the female gender. First of

From striking the perfect balance between au natural grooming look and full-on aunting it, there are core changes in the segment of men's grooming.

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Bridal Out t : Asha Gautam Jewellery: Ethnic by NBJ Brogues : Overdrive Men’s Wear : Ankit V Kapoor

For instance, Deepika Padukone's looked stunning in her matte nished look for her Lake Como wedding, which underscored a point. On the other hand, Priyanka Chopra Jonas stayed true to her “minimalist look, Neha Dhupia also went for a minimalist look with a simple and sleek maang tikka, little fuchsia bindi, so pink blush and minimal makeup and hair tid in low bun with fresh ower accessory that accentuated the hairdo.

Sonam Kapoor's look was all about rede ning classic and quintessential Indian bride in all her Solah Shringaar. Other than real weddings reel wedding looks are also setting the tone for bridal looks and fashion. Its a look of engagement, shagun, Mehandi or D DAY you must visit professional makeup experts to take trial beforehand. Here are makeover tips shared by Delhi based makeover expert Mallika Gambhir, from Persona Salon and Beauty Academy

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MAKE STATEMENT WITH CLASSIC RED LIPS e colour red has many interpretationS. It can be feminine yet empowering, traditional as well as contemporary—the eternally alluring scarlet pout has many connotations attached to it. Actually, nothing embellishes your look more than a timeless red lip—a trick that style icons, old and new, have adapted all too well. Years gone by were all about neutrals, nude lips, and smokey eyes and now the trend has gone for red matte lipstick, deep wine, dark chocolate lips, millennial brides can apply a hint of highlighter or glittery eyeliner and ace the look with dark lip shades. Smokey eyes always remain trendy, picking contrasting colors with golden pigment for eye makeup look complements dark lip look for the bride.

pallette. Go ashy with Metallic and go for glossy lips synchronicity Application of metallic hues for eye makeup and gloss for lips create perfect synchronicity, metallic and glittery eye shadow with brow done with a highlighter, a touch of highlighter on cheeks is good to go for a bride who believes in aunting the ultra-glamorous look.

GOING MINIMALIST Tuscany wedding of Anushka Sharma was an instant hit for two main reasons, spellbinding location and exquisite and minimalist bridal makeup look of Anushka Sharma, not only the star wore beautiful bridal ensemble in pastel tone but also she went minimalist in creating a makeup look. Dewy skin look with light and au natural makeup, luminous nish de ned the look and created splendid canvas. e look is going to rule the world of bridal makeovers for another few years.

WESTERN INFLUENCES Not only in India but in West too Royal wedding of Meg han Mark le le fashion and b e auty inspirations for bridal makeup that remained so, radiant with freckles being visible. is was the most natural bridal makeup seen since ages, highlighting my skin only element she embraces her real beauty and brought to fore the tenderness of beautiful bride. Girls have really le impressed with royalty believing in simplicity and having no qualms back home to replicate the makeup which is not overdone or contouring makeup.

CREATING DRAMA WITH EYE MAKEUP So and nude base makeup and glossy lips de nitely call for dramatic and creative eye makeup. Celebs are donning the look not for weddings but also red carpet appearances and high pro le events. From Chocolate, earthy brown, forest brown, innovative dark green to peacock blue hues blended with golden or silver pigment for creating the smokey look is biggest trend that shows more emphasis on eyes and ruling the

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Its always time-consuming to select a perfect pair of shoe that gives you comfort and style both. To help you, we are updating on the key styles for 2020 from high fashion brands.

PUMA one of the world's leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward, Brand has announced the drop of RS 9.8 Sci Fi. In keeping with PUMA's continued efforts to partner with Indian artists, the brand has worked with comic artist and author, Appupencil aka George Mathen, creator of " Rashtraman" to create an action comic hero and book, based on the RS 9.8 SciFi sneaker. e latest drop RS 9.8 Sci Fi Sneaker is inspired by new frontiers and galaxies, by people who defy societal rules and the laws of physics.

Adidas Originals paid tribute to some of its most foundational silhouettes, bringing 4 essential white sneakers both archival and contemporary into a single collection identi ed as Home of Classics. e classic footwear pack is a representation of 50 years of the brand's expertise with white leather sneakers, re imagined for present day.

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A S I C S , t h e Ja p a n b a s e d footwear-company announced youth icon and Bollywood star Tiger Shroff as its brand ambassador in India. is association is a step towards the brand's expansion into and athleisure. Sharing a common go a l of ma k ing people move, this partnership will see Tiger Shroff join hands to underscore the brand's c om m it me nt i n Ind i a of nding inspiration through tness.is association will also see the India launch of the global #IMoveMe campaign – a contemporary expression of their founding philosophy 'Anima Sana In Corpore Sano' – a sound mind in a sound body.

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Nike Joyride joins Nike Air and Nike React as the latest proprietary innovation within the c o mp a ny ' s d i v e r s e array of cushioning platforms. Joyride is engineered to help keep legs fresh by delivering a personalized underfoot experience with great impact absorption in a s u r p r i s i n g l y l i g ht , energy-returning package.

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MUST HAVES BEAUTY ESSENTIALS KERASTASE TRANSFORM YOUR MANE WHILE YOU SLEEP The 1st beauty sleep serum for hair, the Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum with Iris root extracts and a blend of 5 vitamins, progressively nourishes hair over a period of 8 hrs, reversing daytime loss of nutrients while sealing cuticles with a satiny nish.

NAMYAA FOR HEALTH OF LIPS A new Lip Serum that claims to treat dark lips. is Lip Serum is safe, non-toxic and chemical free. Namyaa Advanced Brightening Lip Serum is formulated to nourish, hydrate ,protect and moisturize while preventing further darkening.

ARAMA Drops of Beauty Arama Naturals has introduced its new Miracle Saffron Rose Gold Oil which is a rich complex blend of essential oils and 24K gold akes which helps in hydrating and conditioning t he sk in. It helps in moisturizing and ensures that the skin is healthy just like a miracle. e pure 24k Gold akes absorb right into the skin, deep condition it and leave the skin glowing and naturally radiant.

NYKAA FOR LUSCIOUS LIPS If you are crazy for so creamy lip colours and love a matte look, then Nykaa Get Set Matte is all you need. is collection boasts of a luxurious formula with the perfect balance of matte and gloss.

Nykaa Get Set Matte's millennial play book is a handy guide to the most commonly used vocabulary of millennial. e collection is absolute #Lipstick GOALS to get your look ON FLEEK. e range has 12 LIT shades from nudes to pinks to reds to plums named as – Goals, FOMO, Lit, On Fleek, Bounce, yass, Squad, BAE, Basic and many more. w have it on your lips too!

SOULTREE Gi of nature for your mane Give your hair the gi of nature with SoulTree SoulTree introduces the All-New Intensive Hair erapy Oil made with aromatic and medicinal Curry Leaves and Hibiscus. Reviving the age old traditions of Ayurveda, their ingredients provide deep nourishment and repair damaged hair by using an intensive treatment. e authentic organic ingredients prove their efficacy in hair care.

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PIXI Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.

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Nourishes, repairs and illuminates skin

Glow Replenishing Night Beauty Balm to repair and regenerate skin at night. Forest Essentials' latest launch the 'Ojas Glow Replenishing Night Beauty Balm' aids this process by smoothing and repairing the skin creating the ultimate night treatment.

HYDRATE & BRIGHTEN JEANNOT Newly launched Jeannot's Hydra Boost is a must try! Hydra Boost – Hydrating line is formulated with Green Caviar, Cocktail of Green Seaweed, Milk thistle and Tulsi. It is formulated to hydrate, calm and brighten the skin.

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A Royal Ayurvedic Formulation with Steam Distilled essence of precious Sandalwood and tender Jasmine Bud essential oil, purifying Nagkesar and nourishing Honey. Richly hydrating and highly absorbent, the luxurious serum leaves skin bright, so, plump and mildly scented throughout the day.

Masque Milano represents every single scene of an opera, some of the actors alongside the leading character, as well as the element of the set are changing. Available exclusively at Scentido Niche Perfumery in India, with Masque Milano, Alessandro and Riccardo do not intend to create a myth, a bestseller, a one-size-fits-all perfume for everyone.

Engage L'Amante for Women is a classic fragrance with sparkling citrus fruit highlights and jasmine and tender rose notes. e addictive caramel and amber notes infused with sandalwood makes it lingering and sensual. e exquisite mix of fragrances are deeply rooted in the brand concepts that truly believes in the 'irresistible and playful chemistry' between couples.

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Hard side or so side, two-wheel or spinner, suitcase or backpack: whatever your preference, we've selected the top carry-on bags in every category to make your travel and day to day commuting hassle free and light.

CASUAL & COMFORTABLE American Tourister comes with 3 variants of bagpacks Laptop Celine Print Swatch nxt, Zook nxt backpack and casual vogue teal swatch nxt. with common features being 3 full compartments along with a padded shoulder strap and two side bottle pocket, adjustable belt.

ADDING ROYAL TOUCH French Fashion Brand launched Its First Store in located at Atria Mall in store boasts of chic and interiors designed to offer easy-breezy browsing With Bollywood star and Sara Ali Khan as its brand C er iz is br inging its clutches, totes, backpacks, and athleisure footwear to happening city of

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Samsonite Paradiver Duffle Gym Bag: Refreshed under the sign of aesthetic continuity and practical enhancement, Paradiver Light is packed with new and optimised features and models. is successful range is now lighter than before and comes with a fresh new look that stays true to the iconic original while updated with a new sporty colour palette.

C e r i z Mumbai, Wo r l i t h e i mpre s s i ve customers an experience. style icon ambassador, t r e n d y handbags t h e Mumbai.

TRAVELLING LIGHT Traworld- a premium luggage brand comes up with their signature lightweight trolley bags in new exclusive designs! For some, travel is to discover, to go the extra mile, to chart the uncharted, for others it means to escape the ordinary, to go far away to escape their routine, In those exotic places, to create new memories.

Shopping for luggage can be quite a hassle, especially when you're looking for trendy options with only a few days le before your next t r i p . Tr a w o r l d , a premium luggage brand, will simplify your life with its wide range of travel bags for you to choose from!

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BRAND STAND Off to work or weekends or chilling out its a gym me or me to go window shopping, we make fully acceptable fashion choices, here are key trends to follow for watch connoisseurs.

NEW LUXURY TIMEPIECE

FLAWLESS & CLASSY Historic Identity

limited edition

Breitling partners with Ironman,a Wanda Sports Group company and launches the Breitling Superocean IRONMAN®, a Limited edition timepiece. With the launch Breitling becomes the Official Luxury Watch of Ironman® and will also be present at several events, including the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Nice, France, and the 2019 Vega® IRONMAN® ,Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. e Superocean Automatic 44 Ironman has limited Edition has a case back engraved with the logo and the legend “one of 300”, re ecting its coveted limited-edition status. e watch will be available exclusively on Breitling's own e-commerce channel,selected Breitling boutiques, and on

LUMINOX WITH LUMINOUS FINISH

Matt green, in its solidest and most characteristic visual form, makes a striking appearance on the dial of iconic Panerai Radiomir timepiece reinforcing its strong historic identity. Sharing the same uniform, the new Radiomir with a military green dial stands out from a mechanical point of view with a wide range of calibres, all entirely executed by the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel. New interpretation, unequivocally individual in their function, dimensions and the materials of which it is made, but conceptually connected by a common visual code of recognition as well as by the aesthetic language of the Radiomir case, with its characteristic cushion shape and integrated lugs, solidly constructed and representative of the evolved Radiomir of the 1940s.

ADDING TO UNDERWATER ADVENTURE

on With focus focus function on function

Luminox introduces a new model in the Navy SEAL 3600 series, Navy Seal 3601. Designed with attention to detail and focus on function, brand adds a different dimension to the series line up with a new vertical arrangement of Luminox's proprietary light technology. is results in a different look, opening up the dial while still guaranteeing up to 25 years of ultimate night visibility. the model comes with a case made of Carbonox™,which is light, hypoallergenic and extremely durable and resistant. e 3601 watch is water-resistant to 200 meters, using a stainlesssteel screw down crown and case back. Special gaskets and case design mean the watch can dive deep and continue performing awlessly.

Mighty force on wrist

Intrepid and rugged, I.N.O.X. has underwater adventure in its horological genes. Put simply, its natural home is the big blue. Meet our new titanium version – the strongest incarnation of the I.N.O.X. yet. Craed from this ultra-light alloy with unrivalled credentials, it delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal.

Dive into the unknown with this mighty force on your wrist.

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PUTTING BEST FOOT FORWARD British luxury brand Jimmy Choo hosted a glamorous sundowner cocktail event in celebration of the new JC Collection at Asilo, the stylish rooop restaurant & lounge on the 40th oor at e St. Regis. Overlooking the sunset, guests discovered the latest highlights of the Autumn Winter 2019 collection, whilst enjoying JC inspired cocktails and canapés.

As part of a de nition of the codes of Jimmy Choo, an abbreviated logo has been introduced for AW19. An interlinked 'JC' faceted with a con dent silhouette, is a constant reminder of the brand's meaning and value e JC logo was the highlight of the evening with guests striking poses against the unique backdrop. An installation of gold JC logos were suspended from the cabanas like a constellation of stars. Guests spotted in the new JC collection: Malaika Arora, Mandira Bedi, Sophie Chaudhary, Sarah Jane Dias, Mansi Scott, Pooja Advani, and Aditi Govtrikar Soulful tunes by Tiana Taraporewala styled in JC entertained the guests throughout the night. Commenting about the event Malaika said, "Jimmy Choo has always been close to my heart. It is my pleasure to be part of this celebration of the new JC monogram and the latest collection.

Choo as a brand has always offered unique styles and designs and the latest collection truly represents the brand's aspiration of luxury with minimalism."

GAME FOR GROOMING Having groomed the Monarchs of Great Britain for the last 213 years, through nine consecutive reigns, True tt & Hill (T&H) continues the legacy by bringing their sophistication to the most posh neighbourhood of Delhi - Gk2. In modern times, grooming has evolved into one of the most essential personal practices. It is no longer just about just 'looking good' but more so about 'feeling good' and this stems from investing time in rejuvenating oneself. T&H's phenomenal growth graph in India truly re ects its popularity and quality of services. Taking the tradition forward, the ambiance of its GK 2 outlet is royal, and of the highest standards. e classy interiors, done up with mahogany wood and chic blue wallpaper, provides a relaxing environment to the brand's discerning patrons.

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A STARRY INDULGENCE

was Punjabi and ambiance was Teeclemood c t ic as Punj abi mov ies c ur rent heartthrob and actor Binnu Dhillon paid a visit to Cleopatra salon and makeovers in sector 9 , Chandigarh e star had chosen the day for indulgence in the salon routine and also graced the occasion that marked the launch of Cleopatra's festive beauty carnival.

He joined Richa Aggarwal, owner of Cleopatra and beauty expert Harveen Kathuria to ag off the carnival that aims to promote eco-friendly ways to attain

beautiful looks and staying away from the use of chemical-laden beauty products. A month-long festive beauty carnival aims to build awareness towards celebrating the festive season by opting to go eco-friendly. As the festive season approaches Richa Aggarwal kicked off festive friendly beauty therapies that are eco-friendly and organic in nature, the salon also unleashed the campaign by distributing plant sapling for a month. Tips were also shared on adding green nd organic nutrition to diet and food and embracing it for skincare.

BINNU DHILLON stated, " Its always good to invest time and efforts towards reasons and causes that spread the message of leading a healthy lifestyle and promoting wellness.

Cleopatra is well known for its penchant towards promoting green and organic approach towards attaining good health and beauty. I am happy to be part of this festivity that encourages people to adopt healthy living. Speaking on this occasion Richa Aggarwal stated, " Festive season calls for celebration and jubilation, but sadly people also indulge in practices that cause pollution and noise, we through this carnival have begun to create awareness towards adopting eco-friendly means for celebrating the festivity. Carnival would include lifestyle modi cation sessions, diet, and lifestyle counseling, knowledge of beauty products according to the skin and complimentary skin analysis.

For fascinating experience Ever since Derby opened its agship outlet in BKC earlier this year, it has created a stir with its unique eatertainment concept. Opening its second outlet over the weekend at Kamala Mills Derby hosted an eventful starry night for the celebrities of the tinsel town. e Launch of the second outlet at Kamala Mills saw a spectacular list of guests including Ahaan Pandey and many more. Offering an exceptional eatertainment experience along with its newest addition – Greyhound racing coupled with several new add-ons to its diverse menu. e restaurant will surely serve as an icebreaker for all its guests who are looking forward to do something out of the box Rein in for a fascinating time with a side of staking events, nothing like you've seen before at Derby.

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You`re already woman of his deam now be the bride of your dreams! look as beautiful as you have always imagined being on your wedding day... Cleopatra`s 5 | strokes pre-bridal and bridal spa package makes every effort translate this long cherished dream into treasured reality. So, you need only to sit back and relax while Cleopatra`s experts gives you a true princess luxury to be the most beautiful “YOU” on the most awaited day of your life.

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Péro's Merino wool Fall/Winter 2019 is now available to buy at Good Earth stores across India. e collection, developed in partnership with the Woolmark Company, uses the world's best Merino wool from Australia before travelling to Kullu, where the handweavers of Woolmark licensee Bhuttico bring Péro's designs to life. Showcasing the different points along the supply chain has allowed Péro designer Aneeth Arora to narrow the gaps between places, people, nature and cras.

Good Earth, India's leading Design House celebrates the heritage of India and Asia through unique design stories with a focus on cra traditions. e brand has set the industry standard for cra-oriented luxury retail in India, becoming

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the go-to destination for luxury enthusiasts looking for curated, sustainable design and fashion. Good Earth's uniquely Indian yet global outlook as well as the brand's commitment to sustainability makes it the ideal partner for TWC and Péro to exclusively launch Péro's Fall/Winter 2019 collection. During the retail launch, the Good Earth store was transformed into a Himachalinspired space, with Kullu baskets and traditional handicras decorating the space. A live handloom installation allowed guests to discover the world of striking handweaving traditions. e evening also saw an exclusive performance by a contemporary band led by artist Stefan Kaye, who worked their hands through the looms to create soulful tunes.

On completion of two years of their journey, 'e Little Easy', the popular cocktail bar from Bandra, Mumbai celebrated their second anniversary in pomp and splendor. With special drinking spree to raise the toast, the grand event also saw a gala DJ night concluding the festivities in style! e Little Easy, a speakeasy inspired bar, has been serving delicious food and vibrant cocktails with a twist, as its signature style for the past two years. Opening its doors in 2017, this inventive cocktail bar offers uniquely craed cocktail experience, taking you back to America's prohibition era, and has become a favourite among its patrons.

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hailing Culinary expertise

Chefs of 'e Ashok', a agship hotel of ITDC, made it big by winning four silver and one bronze medal at the recently concluded Young Chef Culinary Challenge 2019. e aim of this event, organized by the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF), was to keep motivating the young talent of the industry and showcase their skills on an internationally-modeled platform. Under the able leadership of Chef Arvind Rai, Executive Chef of ITDC's agship hotel, e Ashok, the ve young chefs participated in the evolving space for beginners. One NIOS trainee and four 1st year apprentices in Food Production were nominated from the hotel, to participate in Young Chef

Culinary Challenge 2019. All of the nominated trainees won medals under guidance of Chef Pradeep Kumar Ahirwar. e culinary challenge witnessed various categories like main course, rice cooking etc. e chefs- Aman Sagar,Aniket, Jerard Anthony, Samar Khan and Abdul Quadir were the ones who brought the accomplishments for e Ashok in the competition. ese young talents are rst years Apprentice and NIOS Trainees at the hotel. Organized at IHE 2019 (India Hospitality Expo) in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, the event saw more than 300 chefs participating and showcasing best of their skills and talent in cooking and display of culinary expertise.

Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif launched her beauty brand Kay Beauty, in partnership with India's largest beauty retailer, Nykaa, in an unprecedented pan-India launch across 50 Nykaa stores and on the Nykaa website and app. Kay Beauty is created by Katrina with a vision to deliver high-performance, longlasting, ultra-glam makeup products that also care for the skin. As an actor, having experienced long hours of shooting, with constant touching-up of makeup, Katrina wondered if she could create a makeup product that was long-lasting, looked ultraglam but at the same time cared for her skin. us was born the idea of #MakeupatKares, a makeup collection where each product has speci c 'care' ingredients to nourish the skin,

while at the same time delivering a longwear, high performance nish. is led her on a journey to discover ingredients that could be fused with makeup to repair and enrich the skin.

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celebrating

Womenhood

Capital recently witnessed an event dedicated to celebrate and honour the women who embodied the spirit of e Warrior Queen of Jhansi, 2019. British Biopic- ‘e Warrior Queen of Jhansi’ depicts the back story of the most iconic Indian warrior-queen and brings the Rani to the global audiences. Occasion also marked unveiling of movies promo while felicitating women who are making incredible contribution to the society with their work for social upliment. Awards were presented to honour iconic warrior queen's spirit in every woman. Speakers for the evening remained Mrs Swati Bhise, Director, Producer and Writer of e Warrior Queen of Jhansi, Devika Bhise, lead actress, essaying the role of Warrior Queen of Jhansi. Gracing the occasion was Dr Sonal Mansingh, Dr Ranjana Kumari, Social Activist and Proli c Academician who were felicitated and bestowed upon with coveted award, joining them was Ira Trivedi, Author and Columnist Devika Bhise was most recently seen starring alongside Jeremy Irons, Toby Jones, Dev Patel and Stephen Fry in ‘e Man Who Knew In nity’, based on the book by Robert Kanigel. Early on in her career, Bhise was featured in the romantic comedy “Accidental Husband” that was directed by Griffin Dunne. Other cast included Uma urman, Collin Firth, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Dr Sonal Mansingh's contribution was acknowledged during the event and she was hailed for dedicating her life to dance as an instrument to crate awareness of one's traditions and rich cultural history and many burning issues of the current times. rough her work, Dr. Sonal Mansingh has been a strong voice on issues concerning women, environment, prison reforms like working and training life-time convicts of Tihar Jail and reinterpretation of ancient myths like social inequalities based on caste, creed and religion.

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Golden Birthday Celebrations

Mohit Gulati

Suman Tyagi, Rinkoo Tulsian Shroff Shubhra Prakash

Chhavi Gupta Anvii Gupta

Gunjan, Megha Agarwal

Salloli Kumar Siddharth Kumar

Vanndana Vaadera Arun Khanna

Vipul Agarwal Megha Agarwal

Girdhar Govind

Anupam Parashar Nilofer, Nitin Mehra

It was an affair to remember when the swish set of the capital gathered to celebrate the Golden Birthdays of both Renowned Jewelry Designer Nitiin Vijay& his wife Chhavi Gupta at Roar Nightclub, Eros Hotel recently. Dressed in their summer best the crème de la crème of the city sure did make the oomph meter running on an all-time high. ose seen at the do included Socialites SumanTyagi, VanndanaVaadera, Salloli Kumar, enny Mejia; DesignersAmit GT, RinkooTulsianShroff; ActorMukeshTyagi; Entrepreneurs AkhilNath, ArunKhanna&Nikhiel Kumaramongst many others. e soiree which went on till wee hours of the morning had the guests burning the dance oor to the commercial tunes being belted out by the in-house DJ GRV!!!

Vats Gupta Anvii Gupta

Ria Gupta, Amit GT

Akhil Nath Pushpesh Dhingra

Shubhra Prakash enny Mejia Nikhiel Kumar

Ashima Jain, Manish Jain

Suman Tyagi, Mukesh Tyagi Shubhra Prakash Mona Khanna

Nitiin Vijay Chhavi Gupta

Ramesh Chander

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Kim Sharma

EAT DRINK STREAM & REPEAT

Mandira Bedi

Anuja Joshi, Aneesha Joshi Ankur Rathi Ankit Mohan

Gul Panag

Goldie Behl Anindita Bose Achint Kaur

Vivek Oberoi

India's leading streaming entertainment platform MX Player hosted a success bash to celebrate 240 days of being and climbing to the top, in that short span of time. î ˘e stars were shining bright at the event with the who's who in attendance at the party.

Manish Gupta

Nikita Dutta

Gul Panag

Harman Baweja

Ranvir Shorey

Anuja Joshi

Satyadeep Misra

Raghu Ram Rituraj Singh

Karan Oberoi

Shraddha Musale Shashanka Ghosh

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Elli Avrram

Starry Euphoria

Manav Kaul Sumeet Vyas

Atul Kasbekar

ALT Balaji and ZEE5 hosted a special screening of their upcoming most talked about web series e Verdict Stats Vs Nanavati e night was a starry affair and was attended by friends from the industry. e evening was ooded with renowned actors cheering and appreciating the cast for their stellar performances and amazing premise of the series. e event was graced by the talented star cast and creators- Elli Avrram, Manav Kaul, Kubbra Sait, Angad Bedi, Sumeet Vyas, Pooja Gor, Saurabh Shukla, Makarand Deshpande, Viraf Phiroz Patel, Shruti Bapna, Director Shashant Shah, Neha Dhupia, Atul Kasbekar, Saiyami Kher, Nidhi Singh, Sahil Sangha, Manjari Phadnis, Rajat Kapoor, Aditi Bhatia, Freddy Daruwala, Vikas Gupta, Mikhil Musale, Palomi Ghosh amongst others.

Angad Bedi

Mustafa Mastan

Raj Singh Arora

Pooja Gor

Neha Dhupia

Saurabh Shukla

Nidhi Singh Sahil Sangha

Abigail Jain

Viraf Patel

Kubbra Sait

Aditi Bhatia

Rohan Shah

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TAKING TRADITION ON GLOBAL RAMP With the wedding season around the corner, Poland based modelling agency, World's Stars, organised an Indian wedding show in Warsaw, Poland. Keeping in the mind the tradition and attire, the agency organised the show where more than 25 models participated. With the agenda to promote the tradition globally, all the models walked the ramp dressed completely as Indian brides, followed by the dance performances on Indian wedding songs.

Speaking at the success of the event, Paulina sabota, one of a leading actor and model at the show commented,” It's been a pleasure walking the ramp in sarees and Indian bridal lehengas. I've always found the Indian culture really fascinating and walking the ramp in that beautiful attire felt really good.” More than 100 designers and brands like Burberry, Dior and many more from around the globe were present at the event. Commenting on the success of the event, Malgorzata Lukasik, Founder and Managing Director, World's Stars Model agency said,” Our team is really happy with the response we got at the event.

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Pernia Qureshi in association with an online wedding portal Wedme Good recently collaborated for a pre wedding shoot that captured the essence of pre wedding fashion and avours, from the label of Pernia Qureshi. e day marked seeing the bride to be and her bridesmaids Sylvia,Vani Gupta, Vani Khosla, Sanya Jain and Sanjana Bedi donning out ts from Pernia Qureshi Label and having fun . They spent a relaxed day out together at Hotel Andaz, Delhi and kickstarted the wedding festivities. With her closest friends and sister by her side, Pernia looked happy and radiant in a shtail lehenga and crop top from her own brand Pernia said “I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the day with my closest girlfriends than a special day like this one, and seeing them in ensembles that have been envisioned by me is really fascinating .

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DIGITAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Problem of unemployment is plaguing India currently and youth is forced to leave their home cities to look for employment opportunities in metro cities . India is going to be home to the largest youth population by 2020 and for a youthdriven country, the empowerment of population is of primary importance. ere are limitless possibilities for a nation with empowered youth and possibilities to educate them with the right knowledge, skills and training. To empower youth with digital education and make them self reliant Vimal Daga, Technology Mentor, Philanthropist, An Education Enthusiast and a Motivational Speaker is organising a day long youth event in Odisha. Event will see participation of ६०० students from Odhisha. Odisha played host to Festival of youth empowerment at the National Institute of Science & Technology, Berhampur today. Making progress with the theme " Can a computer have a vision like a human being" , the event unfolded launch of JAZBAA IN ODISHA which aims to encourage entrepreneurship and resolving social issues with digital technology. A day-long event was organized by the ace technocrat and soware guru Mr. Vimal Daga, ace technocrat and soware guru from Jaipur based community, INDIAN INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMUNITY, (IIEC), Joining Mr. Daga in this endeavor was Ms. Anwesha Rath from NIST College and Faculties included Bhagabati prasad Pattnayak ( incubation head ), Preeti Daga, Shom Prasad Das, HOD of Computer Science and Engineering and over 600 enthusiastic students who participated from Odisha, Jaipur and Delhi.

is power-packed digital extravaganza touched the pinnacle of creativity, perseverance and hard work as large participation of youth were groomed to showcase their pathbreaking digital creations in the days to come that shall move towards a better lifestyle of people and empowerment of society. e matrimony of technology and social empowerment was witnessed in all its glory and grandeur during the day. IIEC kicked off the initiative which works towards achieving its vision of “Making India, Future Ready” while inculcating entrepreneurial skills in students. Festival of empowerment aimed to train, guide and motivate youth, especially Engineering students who are below the average and response of society remains of disapproval towards them. Festival of empowerment, Technology for social empowerment took center stage here as youth unleashed energy, knowledge, and creativity towards the growth of the country and pave way for societal change Organisers determined to bring about the digital revolution that works towards youth empowerment and opens an opportunity for self-employment and entrepreneurship too What started on a high pitch by educator Mr. Vimal Daga and Preeti Daga, last month in Jaipur progressed further in Odisha and would take place in Chennai as well.

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A marvelous and jaw dropping show was put up by Pepsi x Huemn, de ning the look for every occasion, at the Indian Fashion Week by FDCI and also propagating the debut of pepsi in the fashion industry. “Pepsi as a brand is super interesting, they focus a lot on young energy, the rebellion in people so it blends really blend with what we are building,” said Pranav. A showcase, presented by Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty, of trendy track pants and jackets with sports shoes and de nition hair bands, denim jackets and pants with statement tees, shimmery dresses, long jackets and yoga pants was seen and extremely liked by the audiences. Most models had long hair tied back to show the out ts and men had a pony tail. “e entire fashion week is being inclusive of anyone who wants to represent themselves in the most con dent way possible. Fashion is empowering and that is the most interesting part of being in the industry.” A range for menswear took everybody with surprise. A variety of garments including Sweat shirts, jackets, shorts, long tees and various colours of track pants was seen, de ning a new look for the men fashion scene in Sports. e sporty treat for the eyes show was closed by the stunning actress Disha Patani in a pair of wide blue pants, white colour block shoes, a white pepsi Co. tee with a knot at the back giving de nition to the otherwise brushed look. Her look was backed by the subtle yet trendy hoops making her stand out. e show closed the rst day at India Fashion Week with the crazy blue lights and a look for everyone.

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FASHION

LUXURY OF BEACHWEAR

SHIVAN & NARRESH, India's rst luxury holiday brand, announced the launch of its latest collection Seoul Series - at the recently concluded Lotus Makeup India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 in New Delhi. Featuring ve new prints - Mujigay, Seoul Soul, Morning Calm, Kurt and Hututi, the collection imbibes the essence of the designers' latest travel to Seoul, South Korea. Maturing from the tribal realm of Patu Series, SHIVAN & NARRESH Seoul Series has evolved from a captivating millennial holiday, illustrating key ensembles against hues of rosy Hibiscus, a soothing Akua, a vibrant Ruby, a dusky Kebia, a glistening Gyum and an ivory Hyan. Each print - Mujigay, Seoul Soul, Morning Calm, Kurt and Hututi - is a nostalgic interpretation of the travel experience, imbibing the essence of Seoul with its fashion, food, art and culture as the four focus points, creating an effect of carrying a getaway in each of the ensembles. Commenting on the inception of the latest collection, Narresh Kukreja, Creative Director, SHIVAN & NARRESH, said, “Seoul has a contagious pulsating street culture that leaves every tourist in a pleasant state of hypnosis. e blast of its de ned tradition, present-day culture and hospitable people have in uenced the development of the eponymous Seoul Series, binding it with the luxury holiday lifestyle universe of the brand. e collection takes an evolutionary turn from the tribalesque Patu Series into a contemporary arena of modern millennial getaway” “Each silhouette and pattern for Seoul Series has been created re ecting the aertaste of Korean popular culture and art. With owy patterns, interlacing techniques and oversized contours, this collection forays into puffer jackets, bomber jackets, sweatshirts and ruffled detailing as a re-imagination of K-Pop with our signature print and resort wear styles,” Shivan Bhatiya, Head Designer, SHIVAN & NARRESH.

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LARGER THAN LIFE

One of India's foremost couturiers, Suneet Varma is a name that immortalizes glamour and timeless style. Aer getting his degree from Europe in 1986, he went on to work with renowned couturier Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. Meticulous crasmanship, a strong design sensibility and undying love for sartorial research, the Varma brand exudes fantasy, sexy sophistication and unadulterated femininity for the woman of today. Suneet Varma presented his rst luxury travel destination collection that celebrates the mystery of discovering new and exciting destinations. e princess at the ball in a spectacular yet modern setting was the overriding theme of the show.

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MODERN TAKE ON MASCULINE DRESSING PARESH LAMBA has been Artistic Director, since 1998 and has steered the brand into the 21st century. Today, the brand represents its heritage through its strong and fearless designs, and caters to a global audience. e label's AW'19 collection was all about an idea of masculinity that pushes the boundaries and breaks the rules of menswear by challenging notions and stereotypes.

PAWAN SACHDEVA is season, the designer named his collection 'Trailblazer' which is denoted to someone who is a leader, a transformer and a trendsetter.

Inspired by the fearless trailblazers, who embraces a change in the world and drives innovation in the society, the collection revolves around imprecise shaded tones which moves quietly into rugged and rustic textures, clouding patterns and slightly blurred borders. Retaining his signature style, the range lives and breathes in an artistic space of creating textiles through experimental block printing with an abstract in uence on cotton textiles.

Designer Manoviraj Khosla showcased his new collection ‘Jungle Metal’ at LMIFWSS20. Collection was appreciated for being young, dynamic and full of Energy. e Pieces were edgy, funky and oozed sophistication. With a rm focus on ne detailing and embroider y designer played with vivid printing techniques.

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ABSOLUTELY MODERN

î ˘e Lovebirds Spring Summer 2020 collection had a unique theme, a welldeserved leisure aî‚?er a good workout session. And the feel and essence was rightly captured and re ected through the form of SS20 clothes, 'ath-leisure', being sporty and comfortable as you wear your style and accentuate your persona. Designs were inspired by Debra Smith's fabric collages and Robert Motherwell's Ab Ex NY paper works , the collection aspires to make statement with what Motherwell meant by 'absolutely modern', yet timeless.

Label also celebrated the freedom of being in the moment.

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Crescent Moon

One of India's most notable fashion designers,Payal Jain unveiled her latest collection 'Crescent Moon' at FDCI Lotus-Make up India Fashion Week, SS'20' on a picture-perfect blend of Indian recherché and crasmanship with modern day western silhouettes, the all-new collection was synonymous with eternal resplendence. As an ode to Payal Jain's muse and guru both, her father the entire collection embodied the mantras like purity, simplicity, honesty, integrity and austerity which Payal's father lived and believed by. e all new collection promised a mélange of masterpieces in all whites to symbolize most valuable attributes in every sphere of life. e collection “Crescent moon” was inspired by Neo-classical Costumes from the early 19th Century with a reverence for antiquity, simple lines and linear silhouettes. Traditionally, these costumes were made in Indian fabrics with hand-embroidered leaves and tendrils winding down bodices, giving them a sense of casual informality. Talking about the collection, Payal Jain said “I have always wanted to pay homage to my dearest father who had supported and inspired me throughout my journey. Even though he is no more with us but his blessing and teachings have always stayed with me. He revered Rabindranath Tagore and his collection of poems; 'Crescent Moon' was closest to her heart and hence, this collection is a humble tribute to him and his life”. 'Crescent Moon' has been a journey of designer's self-discovery, from pain to grief, abandonment and a deep sense of loss, learning to take small steps out of darkness and pulling herself together bit by bit for the sake of those she loves.

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NOSTALGIC REFLECTION

Ace designer Samant Chauhan impressed the fashion connoisseurs with his new collection “A starry Night”, at Dhyaan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi during #LMIFWSS20.

Taking inspiration from a ''Starry Night in Spiti Valley'', Chauhan claimed to be reminded of the Dutch painter- Van Gogh, and the designer tried to translate the famous painting into his collection. Famous for his fascination for monochrome, the presentation saw outbursts of orals in shades of turquoise, red, blue, and golden, on the dominant background of black. e designer expressed that his trip to the valley in Himachal Pradesh altered his perspective to approach the colour 'black.' “We have always done white and it is the second edition of black. e rst was how I used to view black as per my nostalgia’. e collection that the couturier described as "timeless", was a blend of modern pieces of pants to the spellbound age old gowns. A series of bellsleeved gown with a trail, boat neck ankle length gown, among 37 looks made the show super hit.

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UNRESTRAINED & DIVESTING

All Inhibitions

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Haughty dresses, short skirts, shiny boots and statement shades- a fearless image of women was seen on the ramp as stunning models walked for the show of Falguni Shane Peacock at Lotus Makeup India Fashion Week SS 2020. Punk music as back ground and bold women out t celebrating the external and extravagant beauty set the tempo right and kept everyone mesmerised. Vivacious collection was presented in hues of green, blue, red and prints were dominant with leopard and checks and were teamed up with a bunch of denim jackets.

Collection also showcased Metallic textiles, mini dresses, ostrich features, sequins and thigh high boots that made a lasting impression. e satin tracksuits looked just perfect for setting the millennial trends Working on the concept of “More is More”, designer elaborated the detailing of oral, geometry and retro combined together. Show stopper Yami Gautam looked like a bohemian diva as she walked with con dence in one shoulder oor length multi-colour gown, paired with a retro style are and denim cowboy boots, with her hair puffed up to give a punk look. Her look was the ultimate Electra Heart, setting fashion goals and playing the bold card perfectly.

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