G TOWN SOCIETY JUNE EDITION by Nishee Stephen

For we live by faith, not by sight. - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Volume 8 / Issue 4 / June ‘22

Celina Jaitly

PERFECT GETAWAY

FOUR SEASONS MALDIVES

KANIKA TEKRIWAL’S

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Endeavour, Change With Celina Jaitly

RELENTLESS PURSUIT

HOUSE OF SOI

THE DESERT ROSE COLLECTION

THE INDO-GREEK AFFAIR G-Town Awards & Fashion Show In Greece

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GTOW N AWA R D S

G-Town Society has been successfully hosting Awards Nights since 2015 for the sole purpose of celebrating excellence. Every year, G-Town connects with people who have changed their lives by immensely focusing on development, working towards their goals, and bestowing their bit to the nation. These personalities are rewarded for their efforts, determination, and success. Their stories are not only appreciated but also nationally recognized. G-Town serves as a ladder for people who wish to get to the top.

EDITOR’S NO T O N E TE E D I TO R ’ S

Nishee Stephen I often think to myself, “what a beautiful era to be alive!” In a world that has always been maledriven since the very beginning, women are finally taking over - and unapologetically, I must add. Being a woman-entreprenuer myself, I am very well aware of the challenges that come our way, but persistence always overshadows the obstacles in the long run. Considering this Golden era that is led by women and newly emerging female entrepreneurs, we put together an addition for our readers that showcases some of the most inspiring women making a significant change in their respective fields. The stories portray the brave choices women are making today with sheer confidence and leaving behind the stereotypes as breaking through is now totally trending! Women empowerment is not dominating society but grabbing the choices we weren’t given in the first place - based on our gender. It is about breaking tha very stereotype and taking the world by storm and working rigorously for the betterment of society. In this edition, we are delighted to share the stories of two dynamic women - Celina Jaitly and Kanika Tekriwal Reddy. Featuring Celina Jaitley on our cover page and cover story, highlighting her endeavors as an actress, mother, wife, UN champion, and social activist. In the conversation with her, we discovered that her multi-faceted character played a major role in her endeavors that led to the success. In The Relentless Pursuit, Kanika Tekriwal Reddy shares about her battle with cancer and her pursuit of commencing JetSetGo - the very first aviation rental startup in India. She opens up about her struggles in the given industry and how she overcame them. With her persistent efforts and resilience, she has now become a prominent player in the aviation industry. In this edition, you will find the Desert Rose Collection from the House of SOI displaying flowy silhouettes that are truly perfect for the summer. You will also find The Four Season Resort in Maldives and their new exciting offers that may be just the vacation you may be looking! To all my women, our dresses can be flowy but we don’t have to be! Be assertive, take up our space, and support each other because we can collectively make a huge difference in this world and make it easier for the generations to come. Happy Reading!

In this issue

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Big Endeavor, Big Change With Celina Jaitly Cover Story

SUMMER SKINCARE Keihl’s India

THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT Kanika Tekriwal Reddy

THE DESERT ROSE COLLECTION House Of SOI

SHIVANI BHARGAVA Collection

GO FOR GROUNDS Crafts Coffee

SATRANGI COLLECTION Qbik

MYTHBUSTING My Protein

SLEEP APNEA All you need to know

5 PRODUCTS YOU NEED IN YOUR VANITY BOX Heael

Celina Jaitly

IG ENDEAVOR, BIG CHANGE

Celina Jaitly is a nationally recognized actress with a vast fan following gained throughout her acting journey starting from her debut in Feroz Khan’s Janasheen to her most recent film Seasons Greetings. She has won many hearts with her performances in Bollywood comedy films like No Entry, Golmaal Returns, Apna Sapna Money-Money, and many more. Prior to her career in the Bollywood industry, she worked with MTV Asia in 2001 as a very popular and successful VJ. She is a brand ambassador for many brands worldwide from Proactiv to Ponds Besides being an actress, she is the UN Champion, Brand Ambassador, Humanitarian, Activist, and Writer. Furthermore, she is also the winner of the coveted title of Miss India 2001 and Miss Universe Runner-Up 2001, PETA Humanitarian Award, and honored by the Government of Egypt for her support towards promoting culture and tourism as Egypt’s Tourism Ambassador. Her activism for LGBT equality in India attracted the attention and endorsement of the United Nation Human Rights Office which led to her proclamation as the Equality Champion. Celina has supported the United Nations Free & Equal campaign to counter homophobia and transphobia and promote respect for the rights of LGBT people everywhere. She was recently awarded the very prestigious Harvey milk Foundation & Lilla Watsons Award for her decade-long work as a straight ally of the LGBTQI community. Celina is a mother of two sets of naturally conceived twins and is married to an Austrian hotelier who lives in Austria. Suffering from the loss of her loved ones last year; her parents and a son, encouraged her to passionately advocate for promoting awareness about battling depression. Celina has just made a comeback with a critically acclaimed film SEASONS GREETINGS- A TRIBUTE TO RITUPORNO GHOSH by RamKamal Mukherjee. She was recognized for her commendable performance and won awards across prestigious film festivals around the world as well as the coveted FILMFARE (Middle East) 2022 “Best Actor in the short film”, IWM Buzz 2021 “The best actress in a short film” - India’s most significant web entertainment awards, and the New York global film festival “Best Actress Award 2021”.

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Q. How has your journey been as an actress from Janasheen, your debut film, to Seasons Greetings, your most recent film? My journey has been one of evolution. I started in the fashion industry at the tender age of 14 as a runway model and went on to win Miss India and Miss Universe runners-up at a very young age. Despite having great experience in the fashion and modeling industry I had to learn everything from the start when I joined the film industry. Feroz khan introduced me with great pride and love and Suniel Shetty treated me with great kindness and love as I was the leading lady of his first home production as well. After that, while I enjoyed phenomenal record-breaking successes like Aneesj Bazmi ji’s “No Entry”, Subhash Ghai’s “APNA Sapna money money”, and Rohit Shetty’s “Golmaal Returns” as an actor I was not quite satisfied. It took me 16 years to win my first Filmfare, which was last year, for Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s Seasons Greetings. Along this way, I realized that this journey wasn’t a piece of cake, it demanded me to be resilient. Someone once said, A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions. I am glad of the path I am now on. The offers and projects that I am doing now truly celebrate my real talent and charisma. I can only say one thing, despite all its agonies and ecstasies I am very grateful to our film industry for such a phenomenal and rich life journey. June ‘22

Q. Since your father was a Colonel in the Indian Army, you had the opportunity to experience living in various cities and towns of India. How would you describe this experience? I belong to a fourth-generation armed forces family, and moving around in India and overseas was a blessed part of my upbringing. As an army kid, you grow up in 4 different houses and have attended three different schools in just a few years, you know how to adapt to new situations. You are quick to pick up new lessons and languages. These skills have served me throughout life. We army kids have a heightened appreciation for diversity as well, I picked up many languages, learned about various religions and communities, and above all maturity is an asset that often comes hand in hand with flexibility in Army kids. Military children cope with difficult situations—such as separation from parents and friends—early on in their lives, and these events enable them to pursue new experiences and develop skills they might not have otherwise. I owe a lot of my achievements to my upbringing as an army kid and I am forever grateful to the Indian Army for taking such good care of officers and jawans families. Q. Which city or town would you pick as your favorite, and why?

Udhampur was the first grand military base I had ever lived in. I got to make friends with children from the airforce and other arms of the Indian armed forces as well and it was a very enriching experience. Q. How different is your life in Austria with your family? Alpine sense of life is an attitude, a lifestyle, and a sense of belonging. It has truly also impacted me positively as an actor, my life here has helped me reach deep within and connect to the performer in my soul also specifically after losing both my parents 3 years ago living in the Austrian alps helped me heal by keeping me connected to my blessed childhood in the Himalayan valleys of India. The energy of the Alps is the most palpable in the morning. Dawn rises over the mountain ridges and crowns them with a band of sunlight. There is no stop-and-go traffic, no car horns, no crowded public transport, and no need to be anywhere else. Instead, birds chirp in the trees behind your house and somewhere a church bell rings. The smell of the forest and cut grass wafts in through the window. In the mountains you wake up knowing that the day is full of opportunities like these, to pause, breathe in the fresh air, and take time for yourself.

Q. As the winner of Femina Miss India 2001, what is the one thing you learned during I believe Udhampur in J&K, Tawang your journey that has always in Arunachal Pradesh, and Ahmed- stuck to you? abad top the list as I’ve had the most phenomenal impact in these three The crown rested on my head places specifically. Udhampur was the only for one year but I have had an first grand military base I had ever incredible journey shouldering the lived in. responsibility of the crown these 21 years.

Being beautiful is not being “born beautiful” it is striving lifelong to live and achieve your maximum potential as a human being.

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Crowns after all are not made of sparkling stones they are made of sheer determination, strength, dedication, devotion, struggle, and immense courage too. Beauty is a Powerful Tool of Persuasion and I am so thankful for having the opportunity to represent my country on various platforms since I won back in 2001. From being an award-winning actorto a UN goodwill ambassador, I have phenomenal opportunities to make the most of all my abilities to lead and inspire in any way I can. I thank you all for your continued love and support and adulation. Having said that, remember: being beautiful is not being “born beautiful” it is striving lifelong to live and achieve your maximum potential as a human being. Q. Along with being an actress, you are also a Champion of the United Nations Free & Equal Campaign. What is your biggest responsibility to date? Each of us has a unique part to play in the healing of the world. When I jumped into the LGBTQIA rights (abolition of section 377 and recognition of Trans rights/ gender) It was a time when no one was willing to be even remotely associated with the cause of the LGBTQIA community in India. At that time, I decided to not seek validation as silence was never a friend to this mission, it practically meant siding with perpetrators of inequality and injustice. In simpler words, it is like watching a murder before you and not doing anything about it. In July 2013, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) launched UN Free & Equal – an unprecedented global UN public information aimed at promoting equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTI people. I was appointed an equality champion after my work of a decade came to light. In 2017, UN Free & Equal reached 2.4 billion social media feeds around the world and generated a stream of widely shared materials; including powerful videos, impactful graphics, and plain-language f a c t sheets.

Several campaign videos – including my debut solo with Neeraj Shreedhar were released: “The Welcome” – ranks among the most-watched videos ever produced by the United Nations. National UN Free & Equal campaigns and events have been organized in almost 30 countries, with visible support from the UN, political, community, and religious leaders, and celebrities in all regions of the world. My pursuit for equality will continue till God permits and the life I have earned solely by hard work and determination will not go waste. Q. Having expressed so much on the equality of the LGBTQ community, what do you think are the most notable struggles of the LGBTQI community currently? There is still a big lack of understanding about LGBTQIA in India and around the world. Biggest block: we are not ready to educate ourselves about homosexuality. India is a vast and diverse country and attitudes towards this subjectand the experiences of LGBTI individuals vary vastly. The disparity between urban and rural India, language, caste, class, and gender adds further complexities to understanding this topic more fully. Attitudes are shifting in many parts of the world and Governments are gradually stepping forward and implementing necessary reform; sec 377 being revoked on 6 Sept 2018 and the transgender protection bills being updated and presented in 2019. Having said that, it is extremely important to revise and introduce laws that provide and allow the LGBT community the fundamental right to marriage and adoption. I truly believe the introduction of same-sex marriage will enhance the safety, self-esteem, health, and well-being of LGBTQ people. There are considerable mental health and well-being benefits conferred on those in the fortunate position of being able to marry legally. And there are associated deleterious impacts of being denied this opportunity.

Celina Jaitly with her sons June ‘22

Celina Jaitly with her husband, Peter Haag

Stills from Seasons Greetings

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Q. Please tell us a little about your family. I come from a very mixed family but am extremely proud to be a 4th generation military family. My father (Colonel VK Jaitly) was a Hindu and my mother (Dr. Meeta Jaitly) a Christian of Afghan descent. I grew up in a family with very liberal views where education and patriotism were treated as a religion. I turned to Buddhism at a very young age and my parents encouraged me. My husband (Peter Haag) who is an Austrian is very liberal in his thinking as well, and we encourage our three sons to study the good in all religions and decide which they want to adopt or devote their consciousness to when they are big enough. Recently I learned some amazing information about my lineage from my father’s side. I learned that Jaitlys are originally from the Pir Panjal region of Jammu and Kashmir, a part of Punjabi Saraswat Brahmins who settled in the northwest frontier province for many generations. Much to my amusement some of my genealogy traces back to historical figures like “Ranjha” (of Heer and Ranjha story) and in more ancient Era to Vatsa gotra from the sage Brahmarishi Bhrigu. Q. What is the one thing you swear by to keep your skin flawless? Rosehip oil and sunscreen. I am completely won over by these two products and stand behind them. I use Rosehip oil for everything from makeup removal to moisturizing. I believe in protecting my skin from damage caused by the sun by applying sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, believe me, it’s all you need. Q. What’s your fitness regime? “The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.” Working out is a lifestyle for me and not something I need to take out time for. Even throughout my two twin pregnancies, I worked out until the doctor said otherwise. I believe in Yoga and weightlifting they are my usual go-to. I do high-altitude hiking for cardio. Q. What advice would you like to share with women in professions becoming new mothers? I truly believe motherhood presents an opportunity to reassess your career and think about your job in a whole new way. Being a new mom is such a wonderful and fleeting time. Great clarity can arise out of the unpredictability and stress of this period, and it can offer you the opportunity to re-evaluate what is important to you.

Discover The Wonders Of The Ocean With Four Seasons Maldives, Landaa Giravaru. The Four Seasons Resort, Maldives, Landaa Giravaru is one of the world’s most beautiful islands: a natural UNESCO Biosphere Reserve wilderness where iridescent blues, jungle greens, and dazzling whites meet innovation, conservation, and wellness. Snorkel with mantas in aquarium-like waters, rehabilitate sea turtles in the resort’s Marine Discovery Centre, experience world-class wellness at AyurMa, and indulge in more-than Michelin-starred dining at Blu Beach Club.

MANTA WATCH Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to hotspots where you can snorkel with mass gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks (June to November). Join the Maldives’ only full-time manta ray research project. Swim with dolphins and turtles in the lagoon. Help turn previously empty reef flats into thriving coral ecosystems. The offer includes an exhilarating Manta-onCall speedboat safari for two guests, a Dolphin cruise and marine biologist briefing for two guests. All this plus seaplane transfers and daily breakfast.To book: https://www.fourseasons. com/maldiveslg/offers/manta_watch/

DIVE DISCOVERY Cross it off your bucket list. This deep dive into our marine wonderland includes return airport transfers, an orientation dive, six tank dives per couple, per stay, locals’ insights into secret sites, and more. Includes seaplane transfers and daily breakfast. The hotel provides full equipment, consists of tank, weights, belt, fins, mask, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD, regulator with alternative air source, pressure gauge and depth gauge, so you can travel light! To book: https:// www.fourseasons.com/maldiveslg/offers/dive_discovery/

SUMMER SKINCARE S

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Step 1: Cleanser Skin can get extremely oily when the air is hot and humid, and we are likely to sweat more in the summer than in other seasons. Cleaning twice daily with a foamy face cleanser is the ideal skin care regimen for keeping summer skin matte but hydrated. Try the Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, a foaming face wash that refreshes skin and gives a smooth squeaky finish. With an infusion of Glycerin and Calendula, the creamy gel forms a foamy texture when blended with water, helps cleanse the impurities, and improves hydration for healthy glowing skin. Price – INR 2,400/-

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Step 2: Toner Including a good toner in your skincare routine is vital. While toners may feel like water, their benefits are nothing less than those of other products. Cleansers are highly effective, but toners go the extra mile and remove all the remaining dirt and gunk that causes breakouts. They also give your skin an even tone and smooth texture. The Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner is a must-try. It is an effective pore tightening toner which has been a customer favorite since the 1960s. It is infused with Calendula flower petals, Burdock Root Extract, and Allantoin to smoothen the skin and keep it healthy. Price – INR 1,700/-

Step 3: Moisturizer Moisturizing your skin is of the utmost importance all year round. Yes, this applies to even the stickiest of summer months when your skin already feels oily. The hack is to opt for a lightweight moisturizer that will keep your skin healthy without weighing it down and making you feel greasy. The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial OilFree Gel Cream has a 24-hour hydrating power, with a cooling effect as it helps maintain skin’s moisture balance and regulates excess oil production leaving the skin fresh-feeling and healthier-looking all day. Price – INR 2,550/-

Step 4: Sunscreen If you do nothing else this summer, you need to wear sunscreen at the very least. Protecting your skin from the sun and its harmful effects are important and this one product will do all the work for you. The Kiehl’s Ultra-Light Daily UV Defense Anti-Pollution SPF 50++is a lightweight, effective sunscreen that doubles as a pollution protector. It has the right blend of mineral ingredients to provide UVA/UVB and pollution protection, along with a powerful occlusive vitamin E that locks the moisture into the skin to ensure a dewy glow throughout the day. Price – INR 3,000/-

For best results, repeat this routine in the morning and at night. The only exception will be to add sunscreen to your routine in the AM. This summer, simply do your skincare with Kiehl’s India and enjoy your fun-filled adventures without worrying about your skin health.

iehl’s was founded as an old-world apothecary in New York’s East Village neighborhood. Its unique, extensive background represents a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal, and medicinal knowledge developed and advanced through the generations. Kiehl’s journey from humble beginnings in 1851 as an old apothecary in New York’s East Village neighborhood to 250 stores around the world including 14 flagship stores in India is one that deserves attention and applause standing true to its commitment to providing unparalleled skincare, all Kiehl’s stores promise unwavering customer service. Taking a cue from the success of Kiehl’s stores across the world, it’s no surprise that all Kiehl’s customer representatives have the technical know-how to guide clients and leave no stone unturned to provide unmatchable service and expertise. The driving force of Kiehl’s vision is the ‘try before you buy initiative. Allowing clients to try products before they purchase, this 92-year-old initiative has won hearts and has led to loyal patronage over the years. Kiehl’s India is providing safe home delivery options/ll and contactless delivery to its customers. The stores are all sanitized and safe for shopping purposes. Kiehl’s provides gifting options for friends and family and has a great range of corporate and individual gifting options for celebrating occasions. Kiehl’s extends to its consumers the finest skincare apothecary and at the same time ensures that all safety guidelines are met as the brand launches its E-Boutique to refill one’s skincare digitally through its newly launched E-Boutique. Website Link: www.kiehls.in June ‘22

Manu Parekh & Jinoy Madhvi Parekh

LAXMANA GOUD SOLO ART SHOW The solo art exhibition of Laxmana Goud’s Drawing and Intaglios was held at Gallery Splash the Padam Shree Artist who is in his eighties came from Hydrabad for the show and happily made sketches for everyone who approached him. Laxmana Goud says “Drawing has come as a sustainable tool in my creative pursuit, a singular line has many Nuances realizing my Imagination The Jinoay who hosted the show was busy in attending the guests the art collectors and art lovers Jinoay says “Goud has experimented with various types of media, from traditional oils, to watercolor, pen, ink, colored pencil and etchings in his two-dimensional work, to a series of bronze and terra cotta sculptures…” For example the nostalgia is captured in its essence in his small paintings on village existence which are in the monochrome greys. Later as colour became important in his art, the new thirst for color pushed Laxma towards reverse painting on Dermender Rathor Jagannath Panda. Manu Parikh, Madhvi Parikh, and many more art lover attended the event.

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Madhvi Parekh & Laxman Goud

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JOURNEY TO JETSETGO

KANIKA TEKRIWAL REDDY Indian women have always been familiar with facing restrictions and aggravating scrutinity in each aspect of their lives. While most women have their lives laid down before them - preplanned by their loved ones; getting married, managing a household, and raising a family, there exist exceptional women who thrive with sheer determination and their full potential to break the barriers to pursue everything they set their heart to. Kanika Tekriwal Reddy has also encountered similar curtailments from her typical Marwadi family. However, with her irrepressible character, she was determined to achieve her goals. Initially aiming to become a pilot, her vision gradually pivoted towards becoming a prominent player in the Aviation industry. .

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anika is a fighter, dreamer, visionary, and go-getter.While words fall short to describe her resilient character, her achievements speak for themselves. The profusion of her qualities seems immeasurable but she never fails to exhibit them in the best possible manner. She dreamt of becoming a pilot at a very young age, but the restrictions from her family did not fall in her favor. Despite the challenges of being a girl in an orthodox Indian family, she was determined to gain her name in the industry.

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Her journey began at the age of 17 when she started working in an aviation company while simultaneously completing college. After gaining initial experience in the industry, she moved to the UK to pursue MBA and began working for another aviation company. Given such an opportunity, she had her eyes set on the prize - irrespective of what may come her way. She moved back to India after finishing her MBA but her life took an unexpected turn when she learned that she had developed cancer at the age of 22. Being the true fighter she is, she fought Cancer with every will in her body, mind, and soul and came back stronger.

With this freshly gained insight, Reddy reckoned the only solution was to expand JetSetGo by serving in-house aircraft and eliminate outhouse services to ensure impeccable delivery. Another challenge unveiled itself when she realized that the cost of the plane and chartering it was much higher than the collective cost of renting them; the major market players renting their airships weren’t trying to incur their purchasing cost but only the operation cost. Since the purchasing cost was so high and their competitors were asking quite a nominal price for their airplanes, it was almost impossible to be profitable.

Being the fighter Kanika is, it took her no time to resolve this problem. She figured that these players were not profitable, as they were practically running their businesses at a loss After her win from Cancer, she routed her way back by only incurring the operating cost. Their next strategy involved them moving to Aircraft management where only to her career and decided to start her enterprise in the aviation industry. the planes belonged to the industrialist She was able to construct JetSetGo, but everything else was theirs. “We never We never her own company, with the initial increased the prices increased the prices but the utilization. We vision to create an online marketplace reached a point where our demand exceedbut the utilization. We featuring Aircraft listings by the owners ed supply, then we bought the plane,” says reached a point where and a platform for customers to browse, KanikaTekriwal Reddy, currently operating our demand exceeded select, and rent their desired aircraft. with 10 of our own planes and managing supply, then we industrialists’ planes.

bought the With this very vision, Reddy worked plane, tremendously and was able to get their As of now, JetSetGo is booming thrice the very first booking in 2012, but it didn’t time since Covid’s first wave. Their motive quite fall through as the owner failed to is to become Carbon Neutral by 2025 as deliver the airship due to a certain dysfunction in the environmental health is essential for Reddy. They will soon aircraft two hours prior to the departure. She later launch a program with Carbon Credits accommodation learned that the owner had rented it to another client to clients, which they can use to compensate for their flights. at a higher rate. They shall also ensure & identify the fastest connection

Despite the betrayal and financial loss, she was curious to identify the cause behind it. The incident brought undeniable facts to her realization; the airplanes were rented by billionaires to fulfill important tasks and were willing to pay a hefty amount for it. In this process, delivery and services at the right time were of utmost importance - failing to do so defeats the entire purpose.

points from Point A to Point B to optimize utilization and reduce cost.

Their goal is to introduce Air Taxi which shall provide intracity travel backed by electricity at the cost of an uber or marginally higher.

“It’s quite important to never give up, especially if Kanika Tekriwal Reddy is a woman with big dreams you’re trying to build something from scratch. I’ve and an undeniable zeal to attain everything she puts learned to turn every No into a Yes, and take every no her heart into. Her challenges seem like stepping as a stepping stone on the path to success. As a woman, stones for her, which makes her a woman of a kind. I know that females are often Her relentless pursuit of JetSetused to listening to No’s, but it Go defines her tenacious character portrays true resilience to make making her an inspiration to many I’ve learned things work even when there’s women in India. minimal to no support.” to turn every No G-Town Society proudly brings into a Yes, and In her personal life, she’s blessed forward the story of Kanika Tekriwith a supportive husband to take every no as a wal Reddy and her Relentless Purwhom she got married about three stepping stone on suit to becoming a pioneer in the months ago. Her parents and a Aviation Industry of India. Setting the path to younger brother reside in Bhopal an example to thousands, if not and have supported her in every success. millions, of women in India, she is step of her life but her biggest yet to accomplish great heights in support remains her mother. In her business. We wish her all the her leisure time, she enjoys working out, watching best for her future prospects. Netflix, and reading. However, she tells G-Town that she loves her business so much that she even relishes working on her days off. June ‘22

REVERBERATION OF A

TIMEPIECE How Watches Impact Our Life

SUDHIR KOVE GRAPHOLOGIST

Sudhir Kove DECODES what your wrisTwatch says about your personality in his second book. Did you know that the watch you sport on your wrist has a visible impact on your psychology? After detailing the science of logo analysis in his debut book ‘Million Dollar Logo’, renowned logo guru, graphologist, and wristwatch analyst SudhirKove is launching his second book, ‘Reverberation of a Timepiece’, which delves into how a simple time measurement device can impact |your subconscious mind.

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In a way, then, while showing you time, your wristwatch also affects how your time will be spent. “From the shape of your watch to its color, material, which hand you wear it on, and what it means to give or receive as a gift...this book covers unique concepts that stem from logic, science, traditional knowledge, and psychology. Give it a read and see how it can transform the lives of both, yourself, and all those around you,” says Kove about the book Reverberation of a Timepiece. Kove’s book also spells tips on what to keep in mind while gifting a wristwatch and where to put the watch when not in use. The book is available on www.amazon.in

“If you switch the hand you are currently wearing your watch in, you begin to see changes within a span of 3 to 6 months. If you are facing strained relationships with someone very close to you, and you want to do something to fix it, you could try to consciously choose which wrist you are wearing your watch on,” writes SudhirKove, explaining how wearing the watch on your left hand attracts feminine energy and vice versa if worn on the right hand.

Experience The First Luxury Resort In Oman By Jumeirah Group Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company, and a member of Dubai Holding, further expands its international portfolio with the unveiling of an exceptional new resort in the Middle East – Jumeirah Muscat Bay. Nestled within the secluded cove of Bandar Jissah between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, just 15 minutes from the capital Muscat, Jumeirah Muscat Bay will offer a true sense of serenity and escapism. With sea, mountains, and a historic city on its doorstep, it is the ideal spot to disconnect and spend blissful days on the beach, explore the great outdoors via an array of adventurous wellbeing experiences, or venture out to discover the Sultanate’s rich history. Jumeirah Muscat Bay will offer 206 spacious rooms and suites, all assuring breathtaking ocean vistas, with connecting rooms available for the perfect family holiday. In addition, five secluded summerhouses in twoand four-bed configurations, and the exceptional Sanctuary Villa, will provide the ultimate hospitality experience, each with a private pool, dedicated butler service, and access to an exclusive private beach. Modern arabesque design features throughout the resort to ensure that Oman’s natural beauty takes centre stage, while its interiors elegantly blend traditional Omani craftmanship with light and modern hotel design

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As night falls, enjoy thirst-quenching signature global cocktails from master mixologists, Asian-style signature bites and an exquisite cigar selection at the intimate ANZO bar and terrace, boasting stunning views across the bay. Set to open in September, signature restaurant BREZZA will provide a cool, contemporary setting with the best views in Muscat, serving exquisite sharing-style seafood and stunning culinary creations from Chef de Cuisine Cristiano Goattin, an Italian-born chef with a Michelin-star background, alongside Jumeirah’s famous mixology, available in the restaurant and at the rooftop bar.

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Desert Rose

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In a symphony of coral colours, radiant prints and breezy silhouettes, House of Soi’s new collection ‘Desert Rose’ is an invitation to the garden of summer. Galloping from buttery yellows to luminous oranges, sophisticated tones of blue to non-traditional greens and the chief among them is the energetic pink is an ode to the extravagant joy of summer. The collection is true to the fashion forecasts of SS which has the ample use of bold hues and prints.

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Fabrics used in this collection are the classic natural Bemberg Crepe and Satin Linens that promise elegance. Amalgamating the best of both, House of Soi brings to you a collection that is both comfortable and luxurious. Taking a contemporary approach to fashion, the brand adds pieces like open shirts and short co-ords, skirt sets and cut out dresses. Creatively unboxing fresh summer coral prints in stand-out crop tops, bralettes, co-ords, dresses and more. All the while ensuring comfort and relaxed glam, the brand has kept its signature styles of playful Jumpsuits and airy Kaftans which will always be at the core of the brand’s aesthetic.

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Progressive as the brand is, this collection was created keeping in mind that outfits today need to be transitional, going from the beach to a night out and literally from play to party. The silhouettes have been updated and newer patterns of co – ord sets and skirts have been added to the brands repertoire. Bright colours and structured fits go hand in hand for this summer season. June ‘22

The brand’s penchant for accessible and affordable clothing has inspired them to blend in luxe fabrics, a multitude of colours and bold prints that come together as a cohesive whole. A fresh air of creativity promises dynamic details from the collection. Playful and Poise, Floral and Coral, Comfortable and Modern. Explore House of Soi for collections that create memories. June ‘22

Skincare Regime that your Dad can’t resist this Father’s Day Father’s Day is a day of celebrations and a chance for you to spoil your dad with gifts, treats, and love. This day can feel like one of the trickiest gifting occasions on the holiday calendar. Dads do enjoy some special care as well, so don’t forget about him and his needs! Skin Works, a holistic, minimal skincare & beauty brand offers the best Father’s Day products to gift to every type of dad, from those who enjoy Self Care, Love, and Spending time with their loved ones. The brand believes in spreading love and so do its products. Freshly handmade skincare products made with love just for your loved ones.

Mocha Magic Powder Cleanser A soft non-abrasive Powder to Foam Cleanser, which turns into a mild foam when mixed with water or a hydrosol. With the natural goodness of coffee and cocoa powder, it helps in making the skin smooth and bright. INR 650/-

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Coffee Clay Mask Wake up to refreshing skin with our Coffee Clay Mask that’s proven to reduce puffiness and deliver a clearer, brighter & tighter complexion. Skin is left feeling firmer, smoother, and more toned. INR 600/-

Coffee & Oats Scrub A good body scrub is a must-have for maintaining healthy and smooth skin. The Coffee and Oats Body Scrub is a great combination of skin-friendly ingredients that exfoliate & nourish your skin. Unlike other body scrubs, this doesn’t dry out the skin anleaves the skin hydrated & moisturized. INR 550/-

SHIVANI BHARGAVA

A reflection of conscious and slow-fashion, Shivani Bhargava is an Indian homegrown label that focuses on using natural hand woven, eco-friendly fabrics to provide the finest experience of comfortable clothing with elegance. The brand focuses on empowering Indian artisans and capturing India’s essence through its craftsmanship and handlooms. Label Shivani Bhargava defines itself in three words - pure, natural and absolute. With a firm belief that fabric development can empower livelihood, the brand collaborates with handloom clusters and weavers from the remotest parts of India to create endless opportunities for craftsmen. The brand creates pieces that emphasize on sustainable natural fiber fabrics and uses ecofriendly techniques such as natural color dyeing, waterless printings, etc. The brands design sensibilities are driven by comfort of the wearer and the fabrics movement. June ‘22

“We make sure our artisans and craftsmen not only get a steady source of income; we also bring them closer to today’s modern insights that enables them to stay updated with the current fashion scenario. Every day it’s a new creative endeavor. We explore and develop ways to unite handcrafts with our clothing.” - Shivani Bhargava (Founder)

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GO FOR GROUNDS An Effort To Minimize Waste & Encourage Greater Recycling

With this waste reuse model, leftover coffee grounds will be used to extract nutrients and be used as skincare, manure, and fertilizer.

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As the world’s second-most sought-after commodity after oil, coffee is a staggering $100 billion industry – meaning there’s a multi-step bean-to-cup process at the global scale. India-based artisanal coffee brand Craft Coffee has launched a sustainable initiative Go For Grounds, which is an effort to encourage greater recycling and reduce waste. Based on a waste reuse model, the campaign will extract nutrients from leftover coffee grounds after brewing and repurpose them for skincare, manure production, cultivation and other uses.

With global warming and repeated heat waves, now’s the time to be aware of all our habits in daily life and make them sustainable. As one of India’s most loved coffee brands, Craft Coffee is proud to embark on this journey to reuse and recycle coffee grounds – completing a holistic sustainable cycle from bean to brew, -- Dipraj Das, Co- Founder &COO Craft Coffee.

A true coffee connoisseur knows their coffee to the bean, to the brew. Inspired by the brand’s passion for its carefully crafted brews, it has decided to launch this comprehensive campaign to show its value consciousness about coffee grounds.

After brewing your favorite cup of coffee, our baristas store the coffee grounds which are then sun-dried to help produce a range of sustainable products out of coffee waste extract which has a multitude of uses, namely: eco-friendly organic manure, odour neutralization and mushroom production, -- Shubham Nandi Head Of Marketing Craft Coffee.

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From sourcing your coffee from single-origin estates to supporting our baristas and treating their coffee craft right, the brand truly cares, and has taken another step forward for the environment. Craft Coffee is also set to completely reinvent coffee experience for its guests. It has teamed up with Auli to launch a host of natural coffee grounds based skincare range under the Go For Grounds campaign. The range of skincare products includes Espresso Yourself – Body Scrub, Latte Love, Coffee Care, Detox with Coffee, Coffee Glow, Ground Zero Soap, Coffee Goat Milk Soap, Exfoliation and Masks, Soak in It – BathSalts, Bath Bombs, Coffee Cocoa Massage Bar.

QBIK

SATRANGI An ode to colour and Rajasthan

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The barren Thar desert is a jewel in India’s crown, this arid land has been the source of many colorful and vibrant craft techniques. This season once again, Qbik draws inspiration from this state, taking the ethos of their collection Rang forward, in their newest presentation “Satrangi”. A composition of multi-hued ensembles inspired by the kaleidoscopic crafts landscape of Rajasthan. The previous collection which was a mix between bandhani and Benarsi fabrics has gotten an update in the form of the interplay of heat setting techniques against tie-dye and leheriya. The leheriya in Rajasthan denotes the myriad wave patterns seen in the desert, steeped in bright hues, it sees representation across the state. This technique has seen the quintessential Qbik treatment by being paired with heat setting creating structural multi-hued silhouettes. The biggest inspiration for the use of vibrant colors is the bright, almost technicolor clothes of the people of the state. Pictured against the bright blue walls of Jodhpur, or women peeking through jharokhas of Havelis, brightly clad and always smiling. Keeping the collection easy to wear and fussfree in novel color combinations, decorated with intricate-dainty hand embroideries in fusion-like silhouettes that can be a part of your summer celebrations. Lines and curves are all inspired by the dunes, fluid and ever-changing, juxtaposed against the architectural inspiration of Jantar Mantar.

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Our signature silhouettes of shararas or ghararas are paired with kurtas. Fitted paneled blouses with staple concept sarees are showcased through the unique fall of the fabric. The brand adds an element of fun to menswear with a bright Nehru jackets and kurtas with pants and salwars. The collection champions summer brocades that almost look hand-painted in jaal and chevron patterns, adding to the overall mood of celebrating color. The Benarsi silk is treated with tie-dye and further given the heatsetting technique of pleating for control and highly elevates the fall of the fabric. The pieces are paired with organza and chiffon dupattas to bring a sheer element to the look. Menswear sees ample usage of Tussar Cotton, Monga Silk, and the same summer brocades that are used in womenswear. Multicolor beads, sequins, and dapka in light gold and light silver, kutdana, and pearls add the much-needed glamour in terms of surface embellishments on floral motifs contrasted against geometric, intricate, and highly detailed hand embroideries. Chevron and jaal are highlighted to bring out the essence of the brocades further. This season Qbik hopes to bring the beauty of the multi-colored hues of Rajasthan to your celebrations, championing color, joy, and vibrancy through Satrangi!

KUMARI NAYAN TARA Kumari Nayan Tara is an author, researched scholar, and assistant professor. Using knowlegde as her power, she is making a significant differnece in the field of education and her students’ lives.

umari Nayan Tara Singh was raised in an average middle-class family. With no prior background in teaching, she had no kin to look up to in her early childhood. But she was adamant on becoming a teacher since as long as she can remember. To her, teaching is to help another person understand and experience the knowledge so that students will likely never forget it. Furthermore, to help them to comprehend the academic content and to use them in reallife circumstances so as to bring positive change for the development and wellbeing of society.

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Kumari Nayan Tara somehow always wanted to become a teacher, but once she started, she realized her passion for Public Education and the joys of upskilling an individual in all terms of life. She is now an Assistant Professor at Amity University Kolkata in the fashion design dept. and a research scholar at Banasthali Vidyapith and author of several national and international publications. In her authored books, she writes about the multitudes of challenges faced by the local craftsmen and artisans and how the different committees of these craftsmen are working towards eco and sustainable fashion when no one else is. Currently, Nayan Kumari is associated with ‘Mahila Haat’, a platform that helps female entrepreneurs who are associated with organic farming or art & crafts making to overcome their financial difficulties and gives them suggestions relevant to their crafts to help them prosper. Additionally, she devotedly writes on different heritage crafts and the financial, emotional, and social adversities faced by the artisans of that particular craft. In time to come, she aims to help society become more sustainable in this race of fast fashion and to help the communities of craftsmen to get their due share of recognition and prosperity. She also urges the general masses to use local clothing, home décor, and other consumable items for a better and sustainable environment as well as for the all-around inclusivity of skilled workers.

My experiences and my persistence make me proud.

CHANCHAL GUPTA

r. Chanchal Gupta, a prominent dentist specializing in braces, had always dreamt of becoming a doctor with the sole purpose of helping those in need. While her goal remained constant, her ulterior motive of teaching and educating others eventually surfaced.

Primarily Dr. Gupta set her heart and soul to becoming an Orthodontist so she completed her education along with various informative courses like Lingual Orthodontics, Flash aligners, Soft Tissue Certified Laser Dentist, and New York University Certified Dentist that truly portrayed her commendable zeal to achieve highly in her field.

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As she completed her academic responsibilities as an Orthodontist, spreading this attained knowledge became her very next goal. Since her ardor for teaching and educating others surfaced in her life, she began working on her next project - an online dental education platform. Odont Academy of Learning, accessible as a website and application, is a platform curated to provide an insight to aspiring students on how to join Army Dental Corp, a three-day of Intensive Hands-On course on Endodontic Rotary, and a two-day Online CBCT Hands-On Course and Laser Proficiency Course. Moreover, this platform allows the patients/ students to book their appointments for various consultations/programs conducted by the academy. As a founder of OAL, she fulfills her duties as an ace leader by focusing on team-building and rewarding her associates for their diligence. According to Dr. Gupta, it is essential to reward the teachers involved with the academy based on their work pattern over the period of one year to encourage them to serve better. The inspiration to curate this platform came from the rising unemployment of her fellow Orthodontists due to Covid. The pandemic impacted them specifically leading to the loss of jobs because they were given lesser importance and their interaction with patients was severely hindered. Dr. Gupta derived the perfect solution by putting together an online platform to resolve the issues given at hand. However, her biggest challenge occurred when her company was often perceived as a spam company but she was able to overcome it with the brightest fire in her heart. She conducted various webinars and online events to win the trust of people and succeeded to do so.

When asked what impact she wanted to make in the medical field, Chanchal said, “I want to influence the masses and hence I came up with my own academy plans where we not only train the medical/dental fraternity but also train our patients and bring about an awareness about the technology that is driven in the medical field. In our academy, we also help the dental/medical fraternity develop practical skills and incorporate technology into their practice. I also would like to use a lens of education and innovation to engage”. Alongside the emerging platform (OAL), she has also deepened her roots in writing evolving her into an established and researched author. She has written two books, namely, Anterio-Posterior Cephalometric Analysis published by Lambert Publication to her credit, and Blood Transfusion by Rivers Publisher both can be found on Amazon among other E-commerce websites. Dr. Gupta has not only been recognized for her contribution to the field of Orthodentristry but has been awarded multiple awards; India Inspirational Women’s Award and the Women’s Empowerment Achievement Award in 2020 followed by Rashtriya Gaurav Top 30 Award as the Woman Of The Year in 2021. As for her future, she aims to educate every individual about the basics of dental and medical care. Furthermore, she believes that knowledge knows no bounds and it can’t ever be limited. So, Dr. Chanchal’s prime target is to enhance her own knowledge in the vastness of the same field also stands by the tagline of her academy ‘ANYBODY WHO KEEPS LEARNING STAYS YOUNG’. “When You Attach Passion To Your Dreams, You Get Yourself Closer, To Achieve It.”

SHANTANU SINHA ‘The man is an enigma is his own right. And, he surely does not seem content with whatever he has achieved till date. He believes that he is yet to reach the zenith of success. This is just the beginning of an ambitious journey.’

r Shantanu Sinha is the kind of person who breathes, eats and drinks his passion, that is Film direction and Social Activism. He is currently in talks for his upcoming Bengali film based on mystery and drama ‘Anuraag’, starring notable Bengali actors like Devdutt Ghosh, Ananda Chowdhury, and Priyanka Bhattacharya. The story, screenplay and dialogues are thoughtfully made by the director over the months. While most of the other local and regional films only get the opportunity of being screened on YouTube or local video-streaming apps, his film has been sent to various Film Festivals in the country and abroad. Most importantly, his film was proudly screened at the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2022 and he was awarded the Certificate of Excellence, as well as he received a Winner Certificate and Award from ISFFA (Indian International Short Film Festival Award) Season 2. June ‘22

Dr Shantanu Sinha has also been honored with degree of “Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph. D) in Social Work (Honour Causa) and lifetime membership in 2021 for all of his contributions for the society in the past decade. As In 2016, Dr Sinha opened his NGO named Ashray Social Welfare and Cultural Foundation. The NGO is dedicated to the well-being of the mentally challenged children. The ultimate motive of the foundation is to extend a hand towards the helpless women of the society. The organization also provides training and support to the mentally challenged children and destitute women. For the unmanaged Film industry, Dr Shantanu Sinha launched Shine Productions Web Portal and Mobile App in the year 2019. The Mobile App serves as a platform for upcoming artists and talents in the Film industry. The production Web Portal is a first of its kind in Eastern India and currently, it happens to be India’s Largest Talent Portal. All artists can sign up on the app or the portal, and upload their perfo mances which creates a data pool for the Cinema Industry to bank on.

SUNY MISRA Now a revered author, Mr. Suny Misra first started writing poems and short stories, in both Bengali and English at a very tender age. Novels and the world of fiction actually caught his attention a while later and he hasn’t looked back ever since. When interviewed on his journey as a writer, Mr. Suny looked back on all of it and revealed, “I had been writing since childhood, but at that

stage it was only limited to poetry and short stories. My works had been published in my school and college magazines. But I got into substantial writing only in 2020 as I made my first nationwide appearance by winning a National Short Story Competition organised by Story mirror.

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After the lockdowns started, people began to lose their jobs or were under constant anxiety of losing their jobs. Depression had engulfed a major portion of the population. This miserable condition of people had touched my heart. Witnessing this anxious state of people was what got me into writing my first novel, Shadows in the Night.” The central idea to all his writing is to break the stereotypical belief system. In the garb of millions of engulfing tales, Mr Misra claims that his writings pose some questions to the readers against certain prejudices prevalent in society. The clarity and lucidness in his writing style has become is what makes his stories most popular among all readers.

Mr Suny Misra’s debut novel, Shadows in the Night was launched. In 2021, his second novel, Murder of the Roses was published. While Mr. Suny’s first novel is about how psychologically ill people should be taken as a part of our society, not boycotted because oftheir sickness; whereas his second novel is a crime thriller that points out that all seemingly ill-mannered people are not always the culprit. Deceivingly, how a person who is soft spoken and polite can be the actual criminal. In the same year, both the novels became bestsellers on Amazon and have brought him several accolades from around the world.

When asked what keeps him going, Suny Misra concluded that the love that readers bestow upon his books, the fact that they understand what I intended to convey between the lines, the impression that I am able to drive my ideas home are what makes me proud.” For him, the journey of a novel is just like a life’s journey - from its beginning to the end.

TA N U J H A D H A R

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G-TOWN AWARDS

ven after receiving an ideal teacher award, the best teacher award for three consecutive years and being named the best principle at her former school since its inception, Mrs. Tanuja Dhar’s most significant accomplishment is when individuals and students remember her for her support and understanding as a teacher. She believes there’s no greater profession than that of an Educator for the growth of the society; Afterall, the teachers shape the caliber, character and future of an individual. Tanuja Dhar is a retired school principal and an experienced teacher with notable feathers in her cap. She has contributed a lot in her field especially during the Covid-19 induced pandemic where the whole Education System faced several challenges. In these difficult times, Tanuja Dhar decided that no student shall suffer because of any financial and emotional restraint whatsoever. When interviewed, Mrs. Tanuja confessed “I made sure that no student’s academics were harmed, and I tutored them to get good grades on their final and board tests. I used to go to my student’s place in city and villages both whenever and wherever I was needed to provide emotional support and education, assuring their continued development. My students love me most and our bonding, our understanding is most beautiful and precious thing of my life.”

Amongst the masses, it’s people like her that bring about the necessary change in the system. She also aspires to start her career as a career -enhancement-coach because there’s a large gap between the academics and employment that comes after the former. She believes that students often fail to secure a good job right after their graduation or high school due to lack of competence, knowledge or soft skills. By helping the students through her coaching and guidance, she wants them to live a fulfilling and comfortable life. Although Indian Education System is still not where it ought to be, Mrs. Tanuja Dhar makes sure she does everything in her power to turn that around. She has lived her life for the benefit of her disciples for the last decade and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

MYTHBUSTING Nutrition Myths That Are Rampant in India

The internet is rife with misinformation, and it can be really difficult (sometimes impossible) to tell what is fact and what is a myth. Myths that were previously passed through word-of-mouth now spread like wildfire through social media, blogs, and even established media. There are many reasons for this – like a 24-hour news cycle, research studies that are both long and difficult to read, and journalists/bloggers/celebrities looking for their next viral hit. As a result, information often gets published without being verified (or is ignored). Myprotein India has looked hard at the evidence and discussed 3 nutrition myths below that seem to be rampant in India and refuse to die.

MYTH

Lemon Water is a Quick Fix for Fat Loss

FACT While there’s nothing harmful about lemon and water, there’s nothing magical about it as well. There are no compounds in that special mixture of regular fruit and water that triggers a biochemical reaction which starts to melt our adipose tissue.

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So don’t expect any miracle fat loss outcomes from lemon water! While you will see weight loss (not fat loss) if lemon water is the only thing (or one of the few things) you’re having for a few days, that is simply because of a severe calorie restriction as well as water loss. You’ll put these kilos back as soon as you start eating normally.

THE TRUTH Lemons are just fruits, and fruits are healthy. Lemon juice won’t contribute substantially to your micro-nutrient intake, but it also doesn’t contain very many calories. Lemon juice contains small amounts of beneficial micronutrients and phytochemicals, but it’s unclear if, among all fruits, lemons are uniquely valuable.

Most importantly for fat loss, lemon water has no unique, proven weight-loss benefit. So don’t expect any miracle fat loss outcomes from lemon water. Sustained fat loss comes from a balanced diet and active lifestyle.

MYTH Chickpea (Channa) is a Rich Source of Protein

FACT

Every 1g of chickpea protein comes with 3g of carbohydrates.

A simple Google search (“chickpea cooked calories”) will reveal that 100g of this legume contains 9g of protein and 27g of carbohydrates i.e. there’s 3x carbs to the amount of protein in it. So, while there’s certainly a reasonable amount of protein content in it, it does not qualify as a rich source of protein as we are getting a lot more carbohydrates along with it.

Chickpea can certainly be used to supplement one’s protein intake or to replace sources of carbohydrate with poorer protein content, say rice. And for vegetarians with limited options, it can be used to increase the amount of protein intake.

THE TRUTH Chickpea is not a primary source of protein as every 1g of chickpea protein comes with 3g of carbohydrates. Do not rely on it (or similar legumes) as your primary source of protein. A diet rich in these legumes is a high-carbohydrate diet – not a high-protein one. June ‘22

MYTH Taking Whey is Like Taking Steroids

FACT Whey is a part of milk – if we ‘chop’ milk into two, we will get whey and cheese essentially. Whey has been shown to be a completely safe and high-quality source of protein. It is highly processed (the process is needed to extract the whey from the milk) and care needs to be taken to ensure your whey protein comes from high-quality sources. Whey protein appears to increase muscle protein synthesis to a high degree. And it does not do any damage to the liver or kidneys. The exception is if there is already pre-existing damage to those organs where it can worsen the issue. For people with kidney or liver issues, it is recommended to consult your physician before starting to use whey. For those without any such issues, it is a great source of protein to supplement our diet with, and not just for those who lift weights or actively exercise.

THE TRUTH Whey is a natural part of milk and is shown to be both safe and effective when used by healthy individuals.

SLEEP APNEA

Dr Muralidhar T R Head & Senior Consultant Department of Intensive Care &amp; Critical care Kauvery Hospitals Electronic City (Bengaluru)

What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. It is due to repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Sleep apnea is generally underreported and under diagnosed. Prevalence is general adult population varies between 15 – 30%

Why is Sleep Apnea important? Untreated sleep apnea has many potential consequences and adverse clinical associations including excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired daytime function, metabolic dysfunction & increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Adverse outcomes include drowsy driving and accidents, neuropsychiatric dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, type two diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. June ‘22

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Sleep apnea is not a disease, it’s a disorder. Sleep apnea is not only seen in obese patients Prevalence is not rare as it is underdiagnosed. Establishing the diagnosis and understanding the disorder is the key. Just breaking the sleep cycle variations, many illnesses and death can be prevented. • No invasive testing is required. Beneficial treatment option is by use of CPAP/BIPAP without medications. It’s not a lifetime disease, behavioral modifications can reverse the disease and use of CPAP/BIPAP.

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Well defined risk factors include older age, male sex, obesity, facial and upper airway abnormalities. Potential risk factors include smoking, family history of sleep apnea or snoring and nasal congestion. It is associated with certain medical conditions like obesity hypoventilation syndrome, pregnancy and end stage kidney disease, congestive heart failure, chronic lung disease and diabetes mellitus.

What are the symptoms? • Loud snoring • Gasping for air during sleep • Awakening with a dry mouth • Morning headache • Difficulty staying asleep(insomnia) • Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia) • Difficulty paying attention while awake • Irritability

How can we examine Sleep Apnea? Examination findings include obesity, a crowded oropharynx, craniofacial abnormalities and a largeneck and or waist circumference. Patients may also present the manifestations of associated conditions and complications (E.g. Cognitive deficits, mood changes, sexual dysfunction, signs of pulmonary hypertension, motor vehicle crashes).

How do doctors diagnose Sleep Apnea?

Recommendations for testing patients who have excessive daytime sleepiness and 2 out of 3 of the following: - Habitual snoring - Witnessed apnea - Gasping or choking during sleep - Diagnosed hypertension Many evaluation tools and questionnaires like ESS, Berlin, Stop-bang questionnaires are not typically used for diagnostic testing since they are inaccurate and not superior to good history and physical examination. Diagnosis is confirmed with sleep study or polysomnography (PSG). This is a single non-invasive test which can be done at home or in lab/hospital. The diagnosis of sleep apnea is based upon the presence or absence of related symptoms as well as the frequency of absence of respiratory events during sleep (i.e., apneas, hypopnea and RERAs (respiratory effort related arousals)).

1. Behavior modifications 2. Weight loss and exercise 3. Sleep positions 4. Alcohol avoidance 5. Medications: the drugs that might stimulate respiratory drive directly (e.g., theophylline) or indirectly (e.g., acetazolamide), drugs that reduce upper airway collapsibility (e.g., desipramine), antimuscarinics (e.g., oxybutynin) nor adrenergic agents (e.g., atomoxetine) 6. Alternative therapies like oral appliances (e.g., mandibular advancement devices, tongue retaining devices maybe offered to patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea. 7. Upper airway surgery 8. Positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP/ BIPAP) & Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) involves maintenance of a positive pharyngeal transmural pressure so that the intraluminal pressure exceeds the surrounding pressure.

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Must Have Products In Your Vanity Box To Survive Summers

There’s something about most FMCG brands. They’re small on pricing, big on adverts and they are inevitably in everyone’s washroom cabinet. But seldom would you see a label that prides itself on building healthy habits in people. Kochi based health & lifestyle brand, Haeal does exactly that. From soaps to hand washes, lotions to sanitizers, Ayurvedic oils to supplements, all of Haeal’s products are nature-based with extracts of active ingredients. Tea tree oil, turmeric, charcoal, vitamin C, aloe vera and a host of other naturally occurring elements are expertly formulated into Haeal’s wide range of daily use products. This could come in very handy, especially for those looking to make a habit out of health. The big book of health, of course, has many chapters, one of which is skincare. And in this age when the summers are blistering and the heat unbearable, it is vital that we give it as much attention as our social media handles. Haeal’s array of naturally sourced wellness products are affordable, functional and well capable of protecting you from the midday sun.

Haeal’s Charcoal Lotion is a light moisturising body lotion with the goodness of activated charcoal. The active ingredient is an excellent promoter of healthy skin and helps in refreshing skin cells and revitalising pores.It cleanses the skin, unclogs pores and removes deep impurities and dead skin cells. The lotion also gives radiance with smooth, supple and even-toned skin. As it hydrates, the lotion gently detoxifies your skin too, leaving you glowing all day long.

This light and moisturising lotion is filled with natural and organic amla extracts, specially formulated to prevent the skin from ageing. It also hydrates, lightens up dark spots, encourages new collagen, protecting your skin in the long run. The ascorbic acid content in the lotion penetrates through the skin barrier and promotes tissue repair for healthier skin. Amla or gooseberry is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, a large proponent of which goes into making the Haeal youthful skin lotion. June ‘22

Sourced exclusively from the Spiti Valley, sea buckthorn oil is a reddish orange extract that is sometimes referred to as the holy fruit of the Himalayas. The precious oil can be extracted from both seed and pulp, due to the plant’s tendency of accumulating lipids in the mesocarp or fruit pulp. The berries are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, folate, biotin and Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C & E.

This healthy combo back contains 60 capsules each of 3 nutrient supplements. The Omega-3 capsules are extracted from sardines and ensure your heart stays at its fittest best, always. Extracted from amla, The Vitamin C comes from Amla, aiding in cell protection and healthy blood vessels. Spirulina is an excellent source of phytonutrients. It is extracted from cyanobacteria and also has the highest content of beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A.

Packed with the soothing, moisturising, antioxidant and anti-bacterial benefits of aloe vera, this soap bar is definitely something your skin would love! The aloe vera plant is a huge favourite of the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. The ‘gel’ or water-filled tissues in its leaves is a treasure trove of minerals, vitamins (specifically E, A and beta-carotene), amino acids and antioxidants.

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