MIND Mag JUL 2018 Issue #7

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Team and Contributors Sukiran Singh, Editor Simarjot Wadhwa, Junior Editor Supreet Khurana, Creative Executive Gajinder saini, Photography Assistant

Contributers Karan Nevatia, Photographer Priyanka Kirve, Photographer Ruchir Vashishtha, Photographer Sommy eric, Stylist Tarsha Khurana, MUA Ambica Kukrety, MUA Anu Mariya, MUA Simrat Bohraa, Industry Liasion

Thanks to Inega Ms. Shamita Didi Sandhu The Tanjore Tiffin Room TFM Models Purple Thoughts India

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CONTENTS

8 Children of INDEX Men

16 Nyla

Masood

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Wasteland

Saba Azad

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The Human Blitz

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The Cliffs of Eden

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The Shape of Water

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Editor’s note Honey bees are the seed dispensers of nature. Without the bees, there would not be any cross pollination, hence no crops. In last couple of decades, 1/3 of the Honey bee population of the world has wiped out, which is an imminent danger to the cultivation industry. One might ask the reason. Pesticides. So humans can grow more crops (on a short term mindset), in order to fill their out of control population.

We continuously are creating elements like plastic, that have already disturbed or damaged half of the oceanic ecology. We still use fossil fuels, when we clearly have means to produce unlimited amounts of clean energy. How does it matter, if it’s of convenience to us? We tend to forget that this planet had existed long before us, and will continue to be there long after we are gone. We seem to have decided that we will not learn, will not listen.

When an illiterate minister from a sinister dictatorial party walks on to the podium and screams, ‘every woman from his religion needs to reproduce 5 children, so they can be in majority against another religion they’d prefer was subjected to a mass genocide’, we lose the race. The race against time, the race against humanity.

The July 2018 issue discusses the damage our race has done to this beautiful planet, and continue to do so. There are more perils of overpopulation than any advantages ever can be. Someone needs to stand and fight.

Sukiran Singh Editor, M.IND Mag

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POPULATION AND DOWNFALL OF HUMANITY

by Simarjot Wadhwa

Is population an onus to the prosperity in world ? Should we curtail it or not ?

Several questions , varying answers. But it seems each answer remains incomplete; generating an another question, thus leading to an insoluble conquest.

Number of humans around but what about humanity. The presence of people can either be enhancing or degrading. Don’t we see suffering, pain , misery, brutality being influxed ? Mankind is at the verge of disaster. It is so heart wrenching to find the pathetic situations around . Explosion of population has left its scar shuddering the very existence of the present human . He is baffled by agony ,anguish and is in a dilemma whither to go ? Humanity is threatened and the devils have overshadowed the angels. Unethical and uncivilized countenances are reigning the current scenario. Murder , rape ,forgery and malpractices have traumatised the human psychology . “Narrow domestic walls” have again uplifted themselves and cast a spell on human progress. The present man finds it difficult to hold his head high .

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The display of physical strength , the tussle between the haves and have-nots , the greed and discriminations , the misogynistic ideologies have yet not withered away . The man is yet burdened by these monsters. Though his outwardly countenances have changed yet he is primitive in his thought and action. He has not been able to break the shackles of his own psychological slavery. His existence in his confined realm has marred his growth . But an inevitable retribution can sow the seeds of change.

Man needs to broaden his horizon . The acceptance of one another’s cultures and languages bridge up gaps. Being oblivion and indifferent nurtures disharmony. The loathe takes its ugly shape and becomes obnoxious. Terrorism or mob vigilantism are the outcomes of horrendous incidents that occurred in life and the consequences are beyond imagination. The birth of cannibal in human is a thunderbolt itself. A deep question jolts within: where is the mankind heading to ?

The different philosophies of the world emphasise on moralities and integrate them with humanity . It is so disheartening to see values fading away ;thus paving way for insensitivities , manipulations , egotism and self –adulation.The verses rendered by intellectuals , mentors and preachers seem to have lost their narratives. Man is engulfed by his own lust and superiority that he forgot to follow his righteous path. He is gone astray and the world of power lures him . The animality has penetrated and the humanity is crying.

But can we let the godliness fizzle out and turn a man to be his own fugitive?

Don’t we need to overhaul the Creator’s creation? Why is he becoming so unfathomable and incomprehensible ? Is he so weary today that he is unable to find the clear stream of reason ? Is the growing population playing a havoc and humanity is at stake ?

Whatever it may be,mankind can not be defeated. The law of cause and effect can not let a human part with his own principles and moralities. He is blessed with humanitarian qualities and the beastly attitude can not rule him. He has to differentiate between the wrong and right. He is bestowed with attributes of compassion , empathy and oneness. The cycle of life and birth equals to cypher and in this voyage , the tempestuous struggles can not let him feel jittery. Human is the Creator’s manificent creation and humanity is an inborn instinct . He just can’t let the beautiful gift of humanity be lost .

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Children of Men

Photographed by Karan Nevatia Models - Naman, Marly (Purple Thoughts), Alejandro (TFM), Styling

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Baby Diego 2009-2027

Left; Fleece - STREY, Shrug – TISA, Belt – TISA, Pant – TISA, Footwear - BERZERI

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On Naman, Bomber jacket – STREY Blazer – LECOANET & HEMANT Pant – TISA Beanie – H&M On Alejandro, T-Shirt – STREY Jacket – NARENDRA KUMAR Pant – SIDDARTHA TYTLER

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Dresses and Skirt – CHOLA BY SOHAYA MISRA Earring – DEEPA GURNANI Right, Marly : Top – KANELLE, Jacket – YAVI Skirt – SAAKSHA & KINNI Earring – SATAT (CREO LIFESTYLE) Ring – EURUMME (CREO LIFESTYLE), Footwear – THE HEEL HUSTLE Alejandro : Shirt – TISA, Jacket and Trouser – KARRTIK D, Footwear – STEVE MADDEN

FAme Game

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Human Project Lives

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Marly : Gown – LECOANET & HEMANT Long Skirt – SUNAINA KHERA Skirt – ANIKET Earring and ring – LARA MORAKHIA Belt Bag – THE LABEL LIFE Alejandro : Jacket and Trouser – THE MAROON SUIT Socks – H&M

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NYLA MASOOD MODERN INDIAN HUMANITARIAN INTERVIEWED AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY SUKIRAN SINGH

Nyla ji is an actor, Costume Designer and does some amazing Humanitarian Work.

Q. Please tell our readers a little about your background?

I was born and brought up in UP, and moved to Mumbai, post marriage, in 1987. Have been a resident of Andheri West in the same house, ever since. My husband was with Air India, retired now. We have a 26 year old son and a 22 year old daughter.

Q. How did you get into costume designing and styling?

I worked in the garment industry in Delhi, and then graduated from NIFT, New Delhi in 1987. I was the second batch of the Institute. After coming to Mumbai, I started designing custom- made products under my own label. I kept the business deliberately small so I could give more time to my growing children. We, as a couple, were very involved with our children, and I made it a point to be part of their school as well, by being a very active member of the PTA. It was during that time that I met Amole Gupte, a co- parent, also very involved in the PTA, who was starting work on Taare Zameen Par. I accompanied him and his team to various schools for workshops with children. My interest grew in the field, so when Amole decided to make his own film, Stanley Ka Dabba, he invited me to be on board. And that is how my journey started as a Costume Designer.

Q. You have acted a few roles in cinema, please tell us about your experience.

I have dabbled a bit with acting too. I featured in a very small role in Stanley ka Dabba, and then in 3 short films, ‘ One Idiot’, ‘Return of One Idiot’ ( both, by Amole Gupte), in small roles. And then ‘Waterbaby’ by Pia Shah, which won the National Award in the short film category this year. Very recently, I have done a feature film as the female protagonist. The film should be ready for release in the second half of this year. Being in front of the camera was not difficult, since I

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am used to being on the other side, watching every scene with a hawk’s eye, nd listening to the director giving instructions. I must say that being in front of the camera was easier. It is your ability and how much you can push yourself to perform. Unlike Costume design, when you have a team and there is dependence on other people. Besides, you know that once it’s pack up, you are free. You are required only on shoot days. I enjoyed my experience as an actor on set, and lapped up all the pampering, too! But, having said that, I do love my work as costume designer as well, and enjoy getting totally involved with the script.

Q. Tell us about your amazing NGO. Dhai Akshar Educational Trust was founded by my friend, Shahla Raza, and me in 2013. Shahla moved out of the country in 2014, so now my husband and I run the center, with the help of one more trustee, Prabhjyot Advani. It is registered under the Charitable Trust with an 80 G from the IT department. Dhai Akshar is a small but strong and secular endeavour dedicated towards providing a learning environment for the disadvantaged children in Andheri west, coming from underprivileged backgrounds. We cover 3 slums: Sagar Kutir, Sundarwadi and Joseph Patel wadi. The idea is simple: ‘Lighting Lives Lovingly’. We provide these children their basic rights- that of a free and happy childhood, the right to free will, the right to learn and the right to look forward to a safe and secure future. We do so by extending a happy and stimulating learning space with engaging and interactive multidisciplinary programmes that enrich these children and enable them to learn, to love, to play, to dream and to grow. Theatre, Dance, Yoga, Self Defence, Art and Craft, Indian Classical Vocals, Creative Writing, Story Telling, Book Reading, Photography, Soft Skills, Skating, are are some of the programmes conducted weekly, whereas school studies are taken care of on a daily basis. We have a very dedicated set of teachers and volunteers. For volunteers who can give us only limited time, we haveschedule work shops for a day or two. Some of these workshops have been on Sound design, VFX, Photoshop, Anchoring and News reporting, etc.Our children are taken on excursions and children’s film and plays quite often. They also participate every year in the event organised for World Yoga Day at the Bombay Stock Exchange Building, and Art, Dance and Music competions. Some of our children have also acted in a couple of feature as well as short films.

Q. How did the NGO emerge?

My co- founder and I used to volunteer at an ngo in the same area. But the timings there were 9am to 11 am, operating only four times a week. It was there that some of the students complained that they had nowhere to go, nothing to do during the afternoon. They would loiter around at the beach, since most of them lived in the slums there ( Sagar Kutir). That was when we decided to give them a place they could call their home, with a fully equipped library of books and games. We would utilise their free time in a constructive manner, and would keep these growing children off the streets. We took a place on rent and went from home to home in all the three slums, requesting the parents to send their children to us. We started with 8 children and 2 staff members in 2013. Today we have 55 children from ages 3 to 16, with a staff of 6, and many dedicated volunteers who are professionals in their respective fields.

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Q. The NGO is involved in some wonderful environmental projects like versova beach cleaning. Does government support?

Yes. We have been actively working towards the Versova Beach cleanup with Afroz Shah and his team. It has been over a year since we have been going every Sunday, without fail. At the time we started o there was not much suppor from the authoritiest, but as the movement took momentum, BMC and the local police have been quite supportive. Some of the political bigwigs have also extended support. We look forward to this weekly ritual!

Q Do you think humans are the cause for the pain the earth and trillions of its other residents are facing? What do you think of the out of control human population?

100%. We are responsible for all the pain caused to our earth and the environment. We have misused our natural resources and continue to do so. Unless it is strongly drilled into us that all our resources are limited, we will continue to waste and misuse. Education at every level towards this issue is an absolute necessity. As far as the population goes, I think we need to equip our rural areas with better infrastructure in order to avoid population congestion in the cities. If you look at the statistics, even though there is an increase in population in India, the growth rate seems to be dropping consistently since 2016. Which gives us hope that maybe 2 decades from now, hopefully there will a drop in population.

Again, education is the only way. Also, given incentives to couples having not more than 2 children in pockets which are densely populated, might help.

Q. From what is happening, we understand that the only catalyst for change in India is emotional manipulation. Is there a way to make people understand about the problems of population?

Well, the fact is that we are a very religious and emotional lot. So if one can use that as a weapon to control population, why not? Provided it is done in a very ethical and non- judgemental manner.

Q. Is your daughter following your path of social development and change?

My daughter comes from a Liberal Arts background hence very aware and concerned about the social issues. She is pretty vocal about her views. She has been very closely associated with my NGO, and has been a volunteer and the editor of our monthly newsletter. My son, who lives in Toronto and works in Deloitte, has also been involved with an organisation that provides monetary merit awards to lesser privileged high school children in Toronto. So I feel blessed to have both my children trying to bring about some change in the social fabric, in whatever capacity them can.

Q. What would you suggest the youth that want to do their bit, to bring in change?

In my experience, the youth of today is much more aware than we were when we were, during our college days. I have many young students coming to our centre to volunteer. Some come for a short while, but many of them keep coming repeatedly, mostly during their vacations. There are many youth groups that

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are working very hard to connect NGOs to student bodies and local communities. One such group run by a bunch of students is Community Code. Another group of young professionals is Project Goodwill, a self-volunteer group working over weekends with community outreach programmes.

However, unfortunately, some of our youth live in their own comfort zones and will not look beyond. My appeal to our new generation is to snap out of it and take a reality check around you. To start with ,devote that one hour a week to any social/ environmental cause that may interest you, or you feel needs to be addressed. Get involved. Feel it. You are the future of this world. Go, follow your dreams, but also make a pledge to yourself to do your bit for this society to make this a better world for you, and your future generations. ***

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“Excessive (population) growth may reduce output per worker, repress levels of living for the masses and engender strife.”

Confucius, philosopher (551 – 479 BC)

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Wasteland Photographer Ruchir Vashishtha Stylist Sahil Gulati Hair and Makeup Pooja Diwaker

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Photographed by Sukiran Singh Model - Jesslina Nayyar (Inega), Makeup and hair by Valene D’souza Left Model - Sagar Choudhary Jacket and T-shirt - Pawan Sachdeva, Pants - Siddartha Tytler Right Model - Sagar Choudhary Printed suit - Mint Blush, Tshirt - Siddartha Tytler

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Model - Adarsh , Agency - Purple Thoughts Suit - Philocaly T-Shirt - Pawan Sachdeva Shoes - Jeetinder Sandhu

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SABA AZAD MODERN INDIAN ARTIST INTERVIEWED BY SUKIRAN SINGH PHOTOGRAPHY BY PRIYANKA KIRVE ASSISTED BY ADITYA PATKAR STYLING BY PARIJA SHINDE MAKEUP BY AMBICA KUKRETY HAIR BY MAYURI NALLI

RETOUCHING BY SERGEY BRAZHNEV

Q. Tell us about your background.

My ethnicity or religion or lack there of is inconsequential to my art. My father is from Punjab my mother from Kashmir so I guess that makes me a Northern mongrel born to a academic and an artist and academic.

Q. You were born into an artistic family. When did you realize that you wish to be a performing artist?

It wasn’t a conscious decision at any point Iv been on stage acting dancing and singing since I learnt how to walk it was my natural habitat which at some point became my career.

Q. What’s your style of music? And do you prefer indie scene?

I produce electronic music leaning towards funk, disco, swing and old school psych rock Q. You have been acting in Cinema, apart from theatre. Since there’s been some gap in your filmography, what are your future plans for the field?

Music really took off in a big way after our first ep released both imaad an I have been touring non stop and had to prioritise, both of us took a conscious decision to concentrate on our music the fruits of which we are enjoying now, I have however been doing theatre and web projects that don’t take up quite, also if a project has to take me away from music and theatre it has to really be something that inspires me to take that time away. Music in a way has given me the luxury of only doing acting projects I genuinely believe in not born out of need but out of love for the craft.And for that i’m eternally grateful to the opportunities provided to me by the music scene.

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Blue applique Jacket-­Nikita Mhaisalkar Hand cuff-­Minerali Shoes- Mr. Berry

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Knit Print oversized blouse-­Nikita Mhaisalkar Squenced skirt-­Madison Shoes-­Karleo, Earings- Minerali

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Q. Of all the endeavors to undertake, which one is on top of your list?

I think as far as the performing arts go they all kinda go hand on hand and lend themselves beautifully to the other, they are like limbs I can’t do without either of music acting or dance. Having said that i’m currently on the verge of opening a bar in Bangalore and that’s taken up a fair amount of my time over the past 6 months. Being an entrepreneur is very exciting specially for someone creatively inclined it’s been such a steep and exciting learning curve.

Q. What kind of films you wish to work in?

Iv been offered one too many teeny bopper films I really don’t wanna do another college kid romance, id love to do some intelligent cinema which genuinely requires me to apply myself as an actor.

Q. We just did a shoot together on the interesting topic of Plastic. What are your views on the topic?

Plastic stands for everything synthetic and artificial, in a way it’s a reflection of the world we live in today. For someone obsessed with living sustainably it’s literally the worst.

Q. What do you think is an alternative to plastic?

For people living in cities our maximum use is in the form of plastic bags but with OXO available at competitive rates in the market it really isn’t that hard to switch to a non toxic lifestyle it’s also imperative the government takes corrective measures to stop plastic manufacturing and reintroduce sustainable materials at subsidised rates into the market as viable alternatives.

Q. Is plastic the problem, or over consumption of all sorts due to ever increasing population is the problem?

Population can actually be the strength of a nation if looked at another way it’s human resource at the end of the day and the potential is unlimited, I do believe a good education and introduction to sustainable living can be integrated into school curriculum to really teach the newer generation that there the alternatives out there are.

Q. What’s your view on the new plastic ban?

It’s great but It needs to coincide with an increased awareness of the effects of plastic on the environment else of will be futile, people need to understand we are choking our planet and the repercussions of the same.

Q. One achievable thing that you would want to do for the environment?

I use OXO bags I carry my own cloth bags when I go shopping I have switched plastic bottles for glass ones and I cycle to and from meetings close to home.

Baby steps.

Q. Do you consider yourself to be a Modern Indian? If yes, Why? I honestly don’t know what the modern indian is like anymore, we are becoming an increasingly regressive nation and what we considered modernity or qualities to inspire towards being inclusive,secular, scientifically inclined have become

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cuss words in the world we live in today, all the qualities we were taught to embrace are not what makes you successful anymore, we in live in world that celebrates outer appearances and the lack of substance integrity and honesty is jarringly conspicuous so I don’t know if I want to be this kind of modern, think i’m an old school gal trying to find meaning in this strange supposedly modern world.

Q. What next to come from Saba?

I’m releasing my ep Persons Elastic Superior Fantastic with my band madboymink next week super stoked about that. Also writing two feature length scripts as we speak. ***

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Right- Disco foiled skirt– Pinkporcupines Silver Shirt- Madison Earrings-­H&M, Ring-­Minerali, Boots-­Zara

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The Human Blitz

Photography amit hasija Styling -Sommy Eric Hair & makeup saloni arora Assistant make up n hair deepa upadhay Model gyalsten chodar (runway lifestyle)

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The Cliffs of

Eden in Exclusive Partnership with

Vidhi Wadhwani Photogr aphed b y Suk ir a n Si n g h Models - Ma s ha , Shikin (I n eg a Models), Stylin g by Sup reet K hur a na Makeup by Anu M a r iya Jos e Production A ssi st ant P r iya nk a G al a All o ut fit s by V idhi Wadhw a ni L a b el

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Trend: Embellishment Top, Bralette and Jacket : Babita Malkani : Skirt : Madison Earrings : Purab Paschim by Ankit Khullar Shoes : Dune London

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Outfits : Vidhi Wadhwani

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A crowded society is a restrictive society; an overcrowded society becomes an authoritarian, repressive and murderous society.�

-Edward Abbey

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Vidhi Wadhwani

MODERN INDIAN DESIGNER INTERVIEWED BY SUKIRAN SINGH

What made you enter the fashion industry?

After completing my graduation from NIFT, New Delhi, I was looking to pursue either graphics or fashion and eventually I decided to start with a small amount with an old tailor in my balcony and see if it works! I always liked putting fabrics together,sketching designs and the whole creative process of creating the final look and the satisfaction of someone wearing your vision and appreciating it was unmatched.

Who are your greatest influences in Fashion?

Every season,we try to develop new samples and come up with a new concept and my influences mostly come from street fashion I-e how people put looks together, travelling and history.. I am always looking up at history and old-world glamour.

How did you come up with the brand?

The “brand” per-se is more an extension of my vision of providing unique individualistic pieces to the target customer - my muse. A brand really becomes a brand in time through recognition, appreciation,loyal consumers, recall-value and good sales, a fashion label doesn’t become a brand overnight..

What is the process when you design a new collection? Do you follow current trends?

We constantly work on sampling,coming up with unique textures and techniques. Sometimes, they lead to a whole new collection or sometimes I am inspired by a particular place ,a book etc and I research on it and we try to develop from that. It is an exciting process, putting together the mood-board ,the color board, fabric samples and our 3D textures to bring it together in a cohesive manner.Sometimes it works and sometimes it’s back to the drawing board!

How was experience of showcasing in the fashion capital of the world?

London is so fashion forward and individualist. To bring my humble label at a platform like this was extremely exciting, a bit-nerve wracking but I felt quietly positive that I presented the best that I could. I wanted to showcase the handskills of the Indian artisan in a contemporary manner through our techniques and it was extremely appreciated.There was a sense of satisfaction with the response it received :)

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What differences you found in British and Indian Fashion industries?

Besides the fact that the industries are extremely organised and well-planned, I did see the the buyer patterns to be more designer-friendly and more sustainable in the long run.

What’s your signature style?

Our signature style has come to be our 3D textures, fabric-manipulation techniques and treatments on fabric. From last season, we have tried to adopt a more sustainable process of developing textures from leftover fabrics and katrans to minimise wastage.

We see a lot of sorbet shades in your collections, which quite different from

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others, even the patchwork embroidery work is interesting. Please tell us more on how you pick the elements.

I’ve always veered towards calm and classic shades like whites and blues and it could also be subconsciously coming from my personal choices. Also, since my pieces are more resort/summer/destination pieces, the pastels work perfectly and are timeless.

Our signature work of geometric textures is actually derived from an intricate 3 step process of quilting, cutwork and appliqué to give it a 3D effect. Each motif is hand-cut and hand-stitched by our team of young girls from underprivileged backgrounds who are extremely skilled at what they do.

What is the vision you have for your label?

This has been a good year for our brand. From being featured in international magazines like Harper’s Bazaar Uk ,Tatler , showcasing at international platforms like Whos Next Paris and London Fashion Week ,retailing out of boutiques in the Middle-east ,being awarded for Outstanding contribution in Fashion by the Hon’ble Mayor and launching our e-commerce portal, we hope the upward trajectory continues and the brand grows in a more wholesome way, supporting people around us.

How was the experience of shooting the exclusive editorial with us?

It was a great collaboration and I’m appreciative of the enthusiasm and willingness of the team to go the extra mile to deliver what it promised, through hell and high water (pun intended!)

Any advice for new designers?

Yes, I imagine it must be even more tough to start a Fashion label now with the over-exposure and the pressure of social media. I would suggest new designers to stay authentic to their label, develop their signature over time, study their market and clientele and do not succumb to the pressure of spending big on marketing and branding till you don’t convert into good sales.Save first,start bottom up and you’ll get there soon :) ***

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Shape of Water

PHOT O G RA PH ED B Y K A R A N N E VAT I A M O D E L - M AR IAN A ( TF M MODE LS ), S TYLI N G BY S U P R E E T K H U R A N A , A D R I A N ALEX PAUL, MA K E U P B Y A N U M A R I YA J O S E

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Left Outfit : Jhanvi Aakrati Jewellery : Minerali Right Outfit : Flirtatious Jewellery : Minerali

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Cover Story

L’âme solitaire

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Outfit : TISA Watch : Jaipur Watch Company Socks : Happy Socks

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Outfit : Sunil Mehra Lapel Pin : TISA, Watch : Jaipur Watch Company Socks : Happy Socks, Shoes : Berleigh

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Outfit : Sunil Mehra, Tie : Kerry Parker Watch : Jaipur Watch Company Diary and Pen : Hidesign, Socks : Happy Socks Shoes : Zara

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Suit : Khanijo Shirt : Two Point Two, Tie : TISA Watch : Jaipur Watch Company Socks : Happy Socks, Shoes : Hidesign

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MODERN INDIAN FOOD DIARIES

The Tanjore Tiffin Room IS A BEAUTIFUL CASUAL DINING RESTARAUNT IN THE HEART OF ANDHERI WEST, VERSOVA (MUMBAI), SERVING MOUTH WATERING DISHES FROM TAMIL NADU Cover by Sukiran Singh

I must start with the fact that the served food at TTTR is as Delightful as the presentation is comes with.

We’ve heard that it looks beautiful in the night, with all its lit lamps; unfortunately, we were there at the day time, to shoot the July 2018 cover. But the beauty of this small restaurant is justified by the morning light as well. It reminded me of the subtle enchantment of Pondicherry, which kept resonating in my mind again and again, for the time I was shooting there.

The soft peach color of the walls, with hand painted motifs sooth the eyes.

The Architecture/ rather interior, is very Portuguese, comforting in general. The restaurant has both the outer and inner setups. I prefer the outer one when having a delightful brunch.

Inside, the walls are either beautifully hand painted, or are filled with frames of old portraits, invoking a sense of Nostalgia. 5/5 on the Ambience.

Image courtesy: Architectural Digest India

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THE FOOD The Starters are well thought originals, available in veg and non Veg. All cooked chicken, that I tasted, was supple and delightful. In Veg, I especially enjoyed the micro idlis and cutlets. I also loved the jacket potatoes as my friends savored the prawns.

In the main course, the Authentic cultural food is presented in small quantities first, to try, and select the palette that savours one’s tongue.

I ended up selecting the Chicken dish with Malabar Parotta, as my mates feasted on the Mutton stew along with various varieties of Rice.

These were accompanied by amazing cocktails and mock tails, suggested by the helpful staff.

I give it a 4/5 on food and Drinks.

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Overall, The Tanjore Tiffin Room is an amazing place, for a wonderful time with family or friends, and has something to offer for everone.

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TAAPSEE PANNU X KOOVS

INTERVIEWED BY SUPREET KHURANA

A Special interview with Taapsee Pannu, in association with KOOVS India, as she holidays in Rome. Styled by Koovs Stylists.

From software engineer to Bollywood actor, what made you enter the movie industry?

It was an experiment that succeeded. It was not really a plan, and it was not something that I ever wanted to do. I had some time in hand before I joined my MBA and I thought of giving it a shot because this was something that I never did. I had never acted before. I just thought, ‘I’m getting opportunities that I want to explore, I’ll get to learn something new’ which ended up becoming a profession for me.

You have worked in numerous movies in South, is there any difference in the work culture between the two?

Apart from language, I don’t really see much of a difference. At the most things can be pretty fast in South, like they can put up a project quickly and release it quickly. Nothing more than that.

You have a lively Instagram and we love it. Is this a reflection of your mind?

Or it’s the way you would like to the world to see you.

As my father says isko woh hi karna hai jo isko karna hai. Nobody really tells me or guides me with what I want to do. It is 100% me. That’s why it’s sometimes really crazy, what I put up on my Instagram stories. The day you see a lot of Instagram stories, that means I’m in way too lively a mood. The day I don’t upload many Instagram stories, I’m not interested. That’s my moody Instagram.

Tell us about the shoot you’re doing with KOOVS and the pieces that you have been wearing, and the trends you have been supporting.

The KOOVS shoot is particularly for the summer and it’s a really cool summer collection, even in terms of prints or really bright colors. You’ll see a nice mixture of different types of things that are going to be really happening this summer. You’ll find all the trends that you can carry off in your regular life, you don’t really need to be a model or an actress to carry these trends. It’s going to be something that all regular girls out there can sport this summer.

Your favorite artist in the world of fine arts, cinema, or music?

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I’m not a huge follower of fine arts or music, because for me, music has always been Bollywood music, which I have grown up dancing to. Whatever makes me dance is what I love, which is Bollywood. In terms of cinema, it is my profession and it’s not like I watch different kinds of cinema because I love the art. However, I have always admired Mani Ratnam’s craft so I’ll probably take his name because I’ve loved him.

What other genres you would like to explore in future for your movies?

The only genre that I’m looking forward to is to be a superhero like an X-Men or Avenger. These have been my favorite series as well, so I probably want to get into one of those.

One movie in Hindi cinema you live by?

I love to watch Munna Bhai MBBS, Chak De or even DDLJ, so I can’t pick just one movie. It mostly depends on what my mood is.

With all the traveling you do, how do you manage work-life balance?

I make sure the travel becomes a part of either my work or my personal life. So when I come back from a shoot I take a mandatory break, which helps me in mental detox. I make sure to make it a part of my work life as well, otherwise mentally I get mixed up between two films and two different projects. This has become a part of my personal and professional life. When I travel for any reason, I try to ensure that I’ve seen the place well enough so I don’t need to visit it again. I feel life is too short to go to the same places repeatedly.

Tell us about your dream project.

Dream project, as I said before would be to be a part of the Avengers or X-Men. ***

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