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CHINESE CELEBRATIONS

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COLOURFUL The special salad which is prepared and tossed for good luck and prosperity.

REJOICING The group getting ready for the Reunion Dinner.

It’s the ‘Year of the Horse’

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he Chinese expatriates in the City are an excited lot as they celebrate the Chinese New Year today. While some of them are recreating the festivities here in the City, others are heading back home to ring in the ‘Year of the Horse’. Josephine and Joey Khoo from Malaysia, who have been living in Bangalore for the last five years, say that one of the most important parts of the festival is the ‘Reunion Dinner’, during which family and friends get together to share a meal. “We also prepare a special salad, which is made only on the New Year. All of us get together to toss it with chopsticks,” she says, adding, “Around five to six different varieties of pickles and spices go into it. In fact, I ask my friends, who are coming here, to bring them along.” Josephine adds, “The higher the salad goes, the more the prosperity.” The New Year dinner is a sumptuous spread which includes seven to eight dishes with the dessert being pineapple tarts. “When we celebrate it here, we ensure that there are some dishes to suit the British palate. We also have a

first day of the New Year is celebrated with close family, the second and third are spent with close friends, acquaintances and colleagues. Wong Teem Kam, a chef at Yauatcha who is celebrating his first New Year here, says, “I’m not sure if I will be here or heading back home. But it’s going to be fun either way.” Ema Trinidad, who has started ‘ExpatLife’ which provides all kinds of services to the expats in India, says that back home, the festivities are a grand affair. “Just like how Deepavali is celebrated with great pomp here, the Chinese New Year is ALL SMILES Goh Kee Kok, Ema Trinidad, Josephine and Joey Khoo, Wong Teem Kam, James big in Asian countries. The Goh and NG Tech Hong carrying new year memorabilia. DH PHOTOS BY SK DINESH festival is celebrated for a week with each day having its potluck with the people of parents. But as you grow oldNG Teck Hong, who moved own significance,” explains our community,” she says. er, you give money to your to the City last year soon after the Filipino. Goh Kee Kok, a resident of parents. The denominations the Chinese New Year, is Ema, who is organising a Singapore, points out that the are very important and heading back home to be celebration on January 31 at festivities mean two days of should be even. There are with family and friends. “On Yauatcha, says, “There is a public holidays. “We celecertain numbers associated the eve of the first day of the growing number of Chinese brate it for 15 days and it cul- with prosperity and good New Year, we play cards, people in Bangalore which is minates with Yuan Xiao, the luck,” he explains. “We exwatch television and spend why I thought it would be 15th day of the Chinese New change oranges as well. That some quality time together. great for both Chinese as Year. We exchange money means if we visit someone or We believe that the longer we well as those from other which is then put in red pack- anyone comes to visit us, we stay up that night, the longer countries to experience the ets with the symbol of the ani- must give and take oranges. our parents will live,” he says. traditional Chinese feast,” mal of the year. Usually, kids This is also for good luck,” James Goh, a Singaporean she says. Vidya Iyengar receive money from their he adds. Chinese, says that while the

ollywood bombshell Sunny Leone and her husband Daniel dropped in for a few hours at the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) match that was held in the City recently. A frequent question thrown at Sunny’s New Yorker husband Daniel, a musician by profession, is how it is to be married to one of the hottest women. He also gets asked about the secret of their happy marriage. Sunny chose to go for the question first. “My husband is my best friend and I am most comfortable around him. It is important to have a supportive family who backs you in chasing your dream. We never get enough time for each other,” Sunny tells Metrolife. Daniel confesses that he is proud of his wife. “She keeps me happy and motivated all the time,” he pitches in and quickly adds, “Our relationship is successful because we are open and talk about everything. We discuss each other’s work and do only what we believe is right for us together and in

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I don’t get stuck with criticism. Everybody has a right to state what they feel but I will continue doing what I am convinced about. It’s a two-way traffic. SUNNY LEONE

loads of thrilling moments,” she explains. She further states, “After a few sequences involving kickboxing and fighting, I had bruises and cuts all over but I just let it be. As a child, I used to climb trees and never really did many girly things. I was more of a tomboy and I think that has come in handy.” She has also signed up for a special song in Tamil film our individual careers.” While Daniel is busy with Vadacurry opposite Jai. “It his music band, Sunny is re- was great to do all synchronised movements which is ally looking forward to the typical of all South Indian completion of ‘Tina and Lolo’, which is a woman-cen- movies,” she shares. Ask Sunny how she hantric film. “It’s an action-packed ad- dles criticism and she brushventure film. One will get to es it off saying everybody is see a lot of bullets flying and entitled to his or her opinwomen wielding guns. It has ion. She states she loves her job and is convinced about every script that she signs. “I don’t get stuck with criticism. Everybody has a right to state what they feel but I will continue doing what I am convinced about. It’s a two-way traffic,” she points out. When she’s not shooting, Sunny prefers to stay indoors with her pet dogs, which she adopted a few years ago. “I don’t believe in buying a dog, I would rather rescue and give a stray dog a home,” she signs off.

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FOREIGN MODELS

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oreign models are full of compliments for their Indian counterparts. They feel Indian women not only have good bodies but also the grace to carry off the clothes wherever they go, be it on the streets or on the ramp. Most of these foreign models come from countries like Iran, Iraq, Russia, Argentina and Ukraine. The models from Iran and Iraq say their societies are very conservative and people aren’t too open to the idea of women baring their skin. It is the freedom in India that these models cherish. They say people here are warm and receptive to outsiders. They also feel the work profile is better here and there’s a decent amount of work. Ava, who is from Iran, says that women in her country are not allowed to step outside without a burkha and they don’t know what it is like to enjoy unrestricted freedom. “Women have to stay indoors and are not allowed to pursue anything of their choice. I always wanted to be a model and as soon as I got the approval of my parents, I

packed my bags and headed straight to India. Now, I relish every moment of being here,” confesses Ava, who also got her parents to move to India with her. “It’s the best decision I’ve made,” she adds. Marcela, an Argentinian model, now based in Delhi, considers herself to be

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more of an Indian. “I am settled here in India and cannot be happier when it comes to work. My fiance, a German, runs a modelling agency and I do a lot of shows for him in addition to walking for some of the best designers in the country,” says Marcela. On a serious note, she feels that Indian models — both male and female — put in a lot of effort to look good. “Modelling is a serious business and what I like about India is the professionalism with which things are managed,” she adds. She says that she’s tempted to have an Indian wedding, “I am tempted to bring the GLAMOUROUS Snizhana and Oksana.

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colour on the ramp into my wedding as well,” she beams. Oksana from Ukraine says that she relocated to Bangalore after her friends in the City told her about the good opportunities in the modelling industry. “I couldn’t think about modelling in my country and my parents were most support-

ive when I told them about my passion. India offers a lot of freedom to women and that’s something I am enjoying at the moment. The ramp always gives me a high,” she says. Snizhana also from Ukraine says that this is her first time and she’s still getting a hang of the City, “This is my first show in the City and I am yet to face challenges, be it adjusting to the City or getting work. Everything seems to be falling in place pretty well for me,” she sums up.

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INTERACTIVE Some of the enthusiastic walkers.

It was a walk to remember T

he soft rays of the sun, light breeze and lush greenery — the ambience was just perfect for all those who attended the Richards Town Walk held recently. City-based writers and heritage history enthusiasts Pushpa Achanta and Poornima Dasharathi, who conduct these walks in and around the City, gave a glimpse of the ethereal past of this part of the City. The walk had an interesting set of people. While some were curious to know more about their neighbourhood, others attended the walk as they shared an innate connection with the City. The walk started at Richards Park at around 8 am and went on till 10.30 am. It ended with a sumptuous breakfast which gave the visitors a flavour of the local cuisine available in the neighbourhood. The interesting anecdotes and trivia shared by Pushpa and Poornima intrigued the visitors and many, who had stayed in the area in the past, shared interesting pieces of information that they had come to know. Through the course of the walk, the group of visitors got a glimpse of the rich local history which was ac-

REFRESHING Visitors at the Richards Park.

companied by intriguing stories of old villas, churches, the Garden City and its Cantonment. “Though there is no sign in

a square and has been designed in such a way that the park can be seen from the tip of every lane or bylane. It’s a typical European or English design. Also, the water tank at Richards Park is very unique as it is built right at the centre of the park and is different from the water tanks in the other parks around the area,” detailed Pushpa. The group stopped at many old villas, churches and houses which have stood the test of time. “Some of the institutions here are over a century old but the building might not be that old. The Holy Ghost Church, which is designed in the shape of an eagle, is an important landmark in this area and has a contemporary design. However, the ‘Cylon India General Mission’ which stands in one of the lanes in Richards Town bears witness to the old architectural heritage of Bangalore. They have renovated a 100-year-old villa and yet, managed to preserve the original architecture of the house,” said Poornima. The walk ended at an art gallery — ‘Apaulogy’ — run by Paul Fernandes, which had watercolour works that showcased the Bangalore of 1970s.

the park stating that it is over a 100 years old, there is a lot of evidence to prove that this is one of the oldest parks in the City. This whole area looks like DHNS

his weekend, there is a lot of action for music lovers in and around the City with the much-anticipated Storm Festival. What started off as a campout music festival amidst the hills of Coorg three years ago has shifted base closer to home to Stormfields, Gonighattapura Village, Sarjapura Hobli. With an aim to spread love and respect for the environment, minimise the usage of plastic and discourage the consumption of drugs via the medium of music, the festival features over 40 artistes spread across three nights and two days of festivities on 40 acres of lush greenlands. This edition will see five stages, namely Plug N Play, World Music, Electronica, Singer-Songwriter and Camp Jam, catering to a variety of tastes. “The response we got in Coorg was phenomenal but we wanted to bring the festival closer to a metropolitan city so that more people could experience it. We were lucky enough to find a venue that somewhat replicates the untouched beauty of Coorg. Especially for festival campers, the impromptu jams, bonfires and bonding with the artistes will be a highlight,” says festival director Lavin Uthappa. Some very unique collaboration sets will also be witnessed at the festival – Bangalore rock band ‘Thermal and a Quarter’ performing with renowned flautist Ravichandra Kulur, Shankar Tucker meets Shankar Mahadevan, Lesle Lewis feat Gen X (includes his daughter Divya

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among others. Some of the international acts to watch out for are Belgian techno n Aabha Hanjura’s Sufistication producer duo ‘Filterheadz’ and the UK house DJ Eddie n Lesle Lewis Feat. Gen X Halliwell. n Filterheadz The latest edition will also n Avial witness a heavy focus on folk n Papon and the East India Company music, especially from the n Eddie Halliwell North East with artistes like |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Naga folk band ‘Tetseo Sisters’ and popular Assamese Artistes performing on Feb 2 singer Papon. Another addition for up-and-coming musin Anthony Dassan Yen Party cians is the ‘Voice of Storm n Danny Rampling 2014’ talent accreditation pron The Raghu Dixit Project gramme in association with n Ankur Tewari Shankar Mahadevan Acaden Pearl my, the winners of which will n Ash Roy perform at Chasing Storm For details, log on to www. stormfestivalindia.com events and Storm Festival. Storm Festival will take |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| place from January 31 to will be performing include February 2. However, on and the children of HarihaSusheela Raman, Ankur January 31, the site will be ran, Shankar Mahadevan, Tewari, Raghu Dixit, ‘Avial’, open only to campers. For Kavita Krishnamurthy, L Subramaniam and Loy Men- ‘Swarathma’, Nikhil Chinapa, details, log in to www. stormNischay Parekh, Abha Hanfestivalindia.com donsa) and many others. DHNS Other Indian artistes who jur and Vasudha Sharma

Artistes performing on Feb 1

WELCOMING A view of the campsite.

SPECIAL MOMENTS

GROOVY Eddie Halliwell

DRAMATIC FLOW

The beginning of a journey M

ixed emotions marked the graduation ceremony of class 10 and 12 students of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School recently. As many as 539 students, including 362 students from class 10 and 177 students from class 12, were part of the three-hour-long event. The theme for the graduation was ‘On the Wings of Change’. Outstanding students of the school were given awards of excellence. The winner of the ‘The School Captain’s Cup’, ‘Maiden Cup’ and ‘Best All Rounder’ (class 12) was Paaras Belandor. Keerthi Sudhakar Vasishta and Tanadol Rungruengnoravet walked away with the ‘Best Boarding Prefects’ trophy, while ‘Best Senior Prefect’ trophy was awarded to Arihant R Sungay, ‘Best Junior Prefect’ to Naveen Bhadrecha and ‘Best All Rounder’ (class 10) trophy went to Umashankara SR. About his experience, Paaras Belandor, the school captain said, “Beautiful is what describes our time here at Cottons. Our greatest strength has been our diversity. There have been exciting and turbulent times but we’ve had our teachers and parents standing with us in those times.” Giving the farewell speech, Vishnu PK Giri said, “We are

MAESTRO Zakir Hussain

TALENTED Jayanthi Kumaresh

Smooth blend of beats and tunes I MEMORABLE Students during the graduation ceremony.

going to miss the assemblies, during which we come together, the sports day, the inter-school competitions and other events.” Pointing out that their teachers have always shown a friendly approach towards them, Vishnu added, “We are indebted to our alma-mater.” Terming his two-year journey in the school as ‘magical’, Nikhil Varghese, a class 12 said, “It’s been a good learning experience. By staying in the hostel, I learnt how to be independent and approach life in a different way.” Shounak Roy, another

graduating student said, “It’s mixed emotions that I feel at this point of time. Of course, the challenges that the future holds is worrying but I am excited about graduating.” The teachers too, who were fond of the students, were an emotional lot. “They have been a wonderful batch. But what made them stand out was that they were always cheerful. When there were differences of opinion, there were students who knew how to mediate between the staff and themselves and handled the situa-

tions well,” said Parveen Nayeem, a senior teacher from the school. Principal John Zachariah advised the students, “Don’t be afraid of change or unwilling to change for the better. This is just the beginning of a journey that will unfold. Enjoy it, for you never know where it will take you.” He added, “But remember to pursue your passion and take responsibility for your successes and failures. Express gratitude to all those who have helped you.” DHNS

HELPLINE

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llusions of Pure Sound’, a concert organised by Twaang, saw tabla maestro ‘Ustad’ Zakir Hussain and veena artiste Jayanthi Kumaresh mesmerise Bangaloreans. The soul-stirring performances captivated the audience to such an extent that they didn’t let the musicians go off the stage even after the concert ended. The concert had its dramatic twists and turns, which culminated in an exciting end. Jayanthi Kumaresh started the show with an elaborate alaap. After a good five minutes of playing, she was joined by the Ustad who matched the tunes of the veena to the beats of the tabla. After a while of playing together, the ‘Ustad’ gave the

audience the moment they were all waiting for. A 15minute-solo on the tabla saw him innovating and playing elaborate tukdas. Silence prevailed in the hall only to be broken by the uff of Zakir Hussain as he completed his solo act. The performance floored the audience who responded with a lengthy applause. The second-half of the show saw them perform a jugalbandi, where the ‘Ustad’ almost replicated the beautiful taan played by Jayanti Kumaresh. If Zakir Hussain was the cynosure of all eyes at the show, Jayanti Kumaresh was no less, her extraordinary solo pieces and smart innovative pieces added to the beauty of the concert. The climax of the concert was, of course, the solo act by

the tabla maestro. It lasted 22 minutes. At times, he could be seen playing with all his force and at times, he would just tap the instrument like a feather. A beautiful mix of different beats, speed and taal stole the show. The audience appreciated the maestros with a standing ovation. Gitika, who was there at the concert, was spellbound, “I don’t think words are enough to express how much I enjoyed this evening. This is the first time that I have seen ‘Ustad’ Zakir Hussain live and he is marvellous to say the least,” she says. Many youngsters could also be spotted enjoying the show, Saswati, a youngster who was at the show, said that it was a memorable concert. DHNS

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MAJOR INDICATOR

HUMBLE GARMENT

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ot many know that the Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important indicator of cardio-vascular or lifestyle-related diseases. Be it obesity, heart diseases or diabetes, BMI helps us know how healthy we are. Yet, not many people bother to check it on a regular basis. Doctors suggest everyone should check their BMI to know more about their over-all health. “Ideally, the BMI should be around 25. Anything above that suggests that one is overweight and can become obese. Checking the BMI is easy. There are many machines that do it. But the best option would be to go to a doctor as he or she can also tell you

about the problems that could arise if the BMI is not at the right level. Many people today check their insulin levels and blood pressure regularly without realising how important it is to check the BMI. In fact, a lot of people are not

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CONVENIENT Many people prefer to exercise at home instead of hitting the gym.

eating a healthy or balanced diet. It also indicates there might be a wide range of underlying health conditions that need to be looked into,” says Anitha. Many young professionals, like Subhash, say that though they have put on a considerable amount of weight, they have not checked their BMI. “I was not aware of the term until one of my colleagues explained it to me. Almost everyone tends to put on some weight after they start working as they start living a sedentary lifestyle. It was only recently that I realised the need to check the BMI to know if I was inching towards being overweight,” he says. Anitha explains that it is very important for young women to check their BMI as a considerable weight gain can cause many complications and affect the reproductive system. pressure, high choles“Horterol, heart diseases, mones go stroke, sleep apnea and oshaywire teoarthritis. “If the BMI is when young below 18.5, one could be women underweight. This could gain weight. If the BMI is be a sign that one is not checked on a regular basis, women will know the conseESSENTIAL Ideally, quences of weight gain” she the BMI should be sums up. around 25.

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n today’s busy times, not everyone can take out time to hit the gym or go for a run. At the same time, the need to focus on personal health and well being is higher than ever before. That’s probably the reason why more and more people of different age groups have started opting to work out at home. While some set up their own gyms, others call trainers to help them practice free-hand exercises, yoga or even aerobics. Vishal Mishra, a fitness trainer and wellness consultant, has tried both sides of the business in his career of 15 years and settled for going home-to-home to train clients in weights, yoga, pilates and aerobics. “These days, everybody wants a mixed workout where they can do maybe some cardio alongside a few yoga asanas– it’s essentially a routine that suits them, prevents them from getting bored and offers variations in exercises. The impact of each form of exercise is different on the body and a certified trainer can help the person get the best out of each of them. When you’re working on an individual client, you have to be like a doctor as you not only regulate their diet but also focus on problem areas. I see that the youth prefer going to the gym for the music and atmosphere. But older people who lead hectic lifestyles choose to schedule exercise into their life according to their own convenience. They prefer to have the individual attention instead of having a trainer who is simultaneously working on 20 other clients in a gym,” shares Vishal. He adds, “The biggest advantage of training at home is that one doesn’t have to step outside to hit the gym, which requires a lot of motivation on a regular basis. Also, given the

even aware of the BMI,” says Chandil Kumar, a general physician. He further explains that the BMI is a measure of whether a person’s weight corroborates with his or her height. For most people, a healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 25 and a BMI of over 25 indicates that one may be carrying excess weight, which needs to be shed. Anitha Kumar, a dietician, explains that there are four categories on the BMI chart — underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obese. A higher BMI suggests that a person is at a greater risk of experiencing illnesses like high blood

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lack of personal attention in a gym, the techniques and results can be much better in the comfort of one’s home. The main advantage of a gym is that there are all kinds of equipment to use. But nowadays, most homes have basic equipment like the exercise ball, skipping rope, exercise mat, dumbbells or treadmill.” Malvika Poddar, who prefers exercising at home, says, “I find it easier to work out at home mainly because I’m quite conscious about my body. Also, one doesn’t waste time waiting for a particular machine or spot to get free. The only downside to this is not experiencing that feeling of motivation to go that extra mile when you see others working out with a mission.” But there are also those who swear by the benefits of the gym. “It’s motivating to see other people work out because it inspires you to work harder. You have access to a variety of weights and equipment that wouldn’t be feasible to have at home. Plus, someone experienced is there to help whenever one needs,” notes Kanan Gill, a comedian. Rohini Kejriwal

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COMFORTABLE Designs by Tara Aslam.

ETHNIC The collection by Roshan.

The changing face of khadi F

rom being a symbol of the freedom struggle to the high streets of fashion, khadi has surely come a long way! And the designers of the City are leaving no stone unturned to cash in on the humble fabric’s popularity as Bangaloreans have been showing a keen interest in it. Sudhir Swain, a City-based designer, points out that the fabric is gaining global recognition because of its comfort level. “The fabric comes in varying degrees of thickness depending on the yarn count and grammage. Thanks to technological advancements, designers can experiment and innovate with khadi,” he says, adding, “In fact, many Americans are interested in it.” Sudhir feels that although the market is large, the trend is yet to catch on with people in their 20s. “Even now, khadi is preferred by people who are over 30. This is something that needs to change. There

are many who want customised khadi,” he explains. Going by the increasing demand for khadi, Roshan, who runs ‘Roshan’s, House of High Design’, a boutique in Sadashivanagar, is planning to work extensively with the fabric. “When I displayed my collection recently, the maximum response I got was for the khadi outfits. In fact, many women came asking for khadi accessories while some men wanted khadi caps. That’s why I’ve decided that my next collection will be entirely in khadi and include accessories as well. While many fabrics require dry cleaning, the advantage of khadi is that it’s a low-maintenance fabric. Even the customers are realising this,” he explains. Further, he points out that sherwanis, which are popular among bridegrooms, commonly come with a satin lining which can get uncomfortable.

“Many complain about the discomfort. So I will be replacing the inner lining of satin with khadi,” he shares. According to Pavitra Muddaya, who works on preserving textile traditions, khadi gives room for experimentation. And this is what is attracting designers to work with the natural fabric. “There is a creative element to it and it can be used in many ways. It’s a fabulous garment to work with and a designer can interpret it in several ways,” she opines. Tara Aslam, who runs ‘Nature’s Alley’, says that she began the label owing to the fact that she couldn’t find designers to suit her sensibilities. “Khadi comes and goes out

of fashion. And you never know when it fizzles out. But there is a good demand for it. Initially, only those in the age group of 30 to 40 age were opting for khadi garments. Now there is a demand for it from people who are in their 20s. This is a good sign for designers,” she says. Tara, who keeps her designs simple, says, “I let the fabric do the talking.” Dipika Rao, a 25-year-old professional, has always preferred the natural fabric over others. “Previously, khadi was restricted to just a couple of exhibitions. But I visited a designer’s store recently and was surprised to see a wide range of it. I’m glad to see designer wear in khadi,” she notes. Vidya Iyengar

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A dream to dance

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alki Koechlin is not a big fan of her dancing skills but hopes to master the art some day.She took to Twitter recently to share her thoughts on her dancing abilities. “One day I’ll dance properly, maybe I’ll be 95, but one day it’s going to happen (sic).” After making her debut in estranged husband Anurag Kashyap’s critically-acclaimed Dev D, Kalki has been appreciated for her performances in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Shaitan and ‘That Girl In Yellow Boots’.

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stumped him and this time I off stumped him,” said Manoj Tiwari after winning the match. When asked about the aggression he showed on the field, he said, “Riteish and his team didn’t spare us last year in Ranchi, which is in our state and is our home ground. This time, we gave it back to them on their home ground. Now when we meet at the finals, we will play even better!”

For the team, it was all about winning with the ‘Man of the Match’ being Uday Tiwari, who scored 93 runs in 40 balls, while Manoj Tiwari took two wickets. The team will also play matches against Bengal Tigers on February 2 in Chennai, February 8 opposite Telugu Warriors in Cuttack and against Chennai Rhinos on February 15 at their home ground in Ranchi.

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ewcomer Pulkit Samrat has said superstar Salman Khan, known for promoting newbies, has got the Midas touch and is proving to be a great mentor for him. “Salman’s backing will definitely help me. He has got the Midas touch. If he is noticing our work, we must have done some good work. I feel very fortunate that he trusted me to play a pivotal role in O Teri,” said Pulkit. The actor of Fukrey fame played an honest cop in Salman’s recently-released Jai Ho and is hoping to share screen space with the Dabbang actor in future. O Teri is produced by Salman’s brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri. “Salman is always aware of what I am doing. He is my check point for everything I do and what I should and shouldn’t do. He teaches a lot from his own mistakes so that we don’t make those mistakes again. Sometimes, he wants us to make some mistakes so that we understand things in a better way,” Pulkit said. The actor said he was lucky to be mentored by Salman. “I don’t know in which film I

Salman is always aware of what I am doing. He is my check point for everything I do and what I should and shouldn’t do. PULKIT SAMRAT

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pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10.15 am, 9.45 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 10.20 am, 6.15 pm, 9 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 11.45 am, 7.30 pm, Fame Shankarnag Chitramandira (M G Road): 12.55 pm, 6.30 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 9.15 pm

ENGLISH American Hustle (A): PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 5 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 3.40 pm, 9.20 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road, Ulsoor): 1 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 9.35 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10 pm I, Frankenstein (IMAX 3D): PVR (Koramangala): 11.10 am, 1.20 pm, 3.30 pm, 7.50 pm, 10 pm Frozen (3D) (U): INOX (Magrath Road): 12.5 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 2 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 2.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 4 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 4.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 5.35 pm I, Frankenstein (3D) (U/A): INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 2.25 pm, 4.30 pm, 10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 12 pm, 4.5 pm, 8 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10.15 am, 12.30 pm, 2.45 pm, 7.45 pm, 10 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 10.16 am, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 10.25 am, 3.30 pm, 7.55 pm, 10 pm Gravity (3D) (U/A): Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 12.40 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 3.10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 6.5 pm Gravity (IMAX 3D) (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 5.40 pm Adventure 7D Combo: Modern Masti 7D. Esteem Mall: 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 5.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm, 8.30 pm Horror 7D Combo: Modern Masti 7D. Esteem Mall: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm The Wolf of Wall Street (A): PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 10 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 3.45 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 6.35 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road, Ulsoor): 8.50 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 9.45 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 9.45 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 pm 12 Years A Slave (A): INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 6.35 pm, 9.20 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 4 pm, 6.30 pm, 10 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10.30 am,

A different avatar en 10: Alien Force’ airs BCartoon on January 31 at 9 pm on Network. Five

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TELUGU 1 Nenokkadine (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 12.50 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 1.35 pm, Innovative

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good directors. I’ve missed the chance to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. But there is always a next time. I’m the only actress who can boast of giving films to other actresses," Kareena had said recently. Though Kareena insists that she doesn’t regret rejecting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s desi version of

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‘Romeo and Juliet’, it looks like the B-town beauty has been affected by the success of the film. After all, the producer-director and now actor Karan Johar recently said that Deepika Padukone — who took over the role in RamLeela and aced it — is his favourite heroine now!

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would be seen with him but I hope I get to work with him again and again. His blessings are with us. He inspires us for the work we do. And I hope he keeps liking my work,” he added. Pulkit made his debut in Bollywood with Kumar Mangat’s Bittoo Boss and went on to act in Farhan Akhtar’s home production Fukrey, which was a critical and commercial success. He said he was happy with the response he has received to the trailer of O Teri, which is slated to release in March.

Anjada Gandu (U/A): Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10 am, 12.30 pm, 5.15 pm, Gopalan Mall (Mysore Road): 10 am, 5.5 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 10.15 am, 3.30 pm, 6.15 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10.20 am, 4.10 pm, 7 pm, Nandini Theatre (Rajajinagar): 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm, Vaishnavi Theatre (Uttarahalli): 11.15 am, 2.15 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.15 pm, Kamakya Cinemas (Banashankari): 11.15 am, 2.15 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.15 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 12.40 pm, 6.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 12.40 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 12.45 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 12.54 pm, 6.30 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 1 pm, 3.50 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 1 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 1.15 pm, 7.15 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 3.50 pm Darling: Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 10 am, 2.45 pm, 7.40 pm, Ganesh Theatre (Yelahanka New Town): 10.15 am, 1.15 pm, 4.15 pm, 7.15 pm, Veerabhadreshwara Theatre (Kamala Nagar): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Rajarajeshwari Theatre (Nagarbhavi Circle): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Sri Krishna Theatre: 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.30 pm, Eshwari Cinemas (Banashankari): 11.15 am, 2.15 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.15 pm, Murali Gokula Theatre (Mathikere): 11.15 am, 2.30 pm, Vaibhavi Theatre (Uttarahalli): 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 12.30 pm, 7.40 pm, Triveni Theatre (Gandhi Nagar): 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 2 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 7.45 pm Raja Huli (Kannada) (U/A): Vishal Theatre: 1.45 am 6-5=2 (A): PVR (Koramangala): 10.30 am Vasundhara: Kailash Theatre (Gandhi Nagar): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 12.45 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 12.50 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 4.10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 4.15 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 6.35 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 6.50 pm Ninnindale (Kannada) (U): Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 12.15 pm, 5.5 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.25 pm, 6.50 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 12.45 pm, 6.30 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 1 pm, 6.40 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 1.5 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 1.10 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 4 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 6.15 pm Shravani Subramanya (U): PVR (Koramangala): 1 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 3.35 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 4 pm

aif Ali Khan’s begum Kareena Kapoor Khan has said that she will no longer do a film as a favour to a friend. Now that’s a bit shocking as so far Bebo hasn’t minded doing roles, item songs or blink-and-miss appearances in films for the sake of friendship. Is her new resolution due to the dismal performance of her recent films? Or is the Gori Tere Pyaar Mein heroine insecure of a certain Miss Deepika Padukone who was the star of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela? “I confess that I’m mad. There have been times when I’ve signed a film and then felt it was wrong. Yes, I was supposed to do Ram-Leela but I changed my mind. I decided to do Gori... instead. With me, it’s all about the mood. There are no regrets, I've worked with some really

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1.15 pm, 6.45 pm, 10 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 1 pm, 7 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 1.20 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 9.40 pm

movie guide Jai Ho (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 6.45 pm, 9.45 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 10 am, 3.25 pm, 9 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 10 am, 1 pm, 3.10 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 10 am, 3.40 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 1 pm, 1.30 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 12.50 pm, 3.40 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 3.45 pm, 6.30 pm, 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10 am, 12.50 pm, 3.50 pm, 6.45 pm, 9.40 pm, Vision Cinemas (K H Road): 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 9.45 pm, Fame Shankarnag Chitramandira (M G Road): 10.5 am, 3.40 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 10.10 am, 3.40 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 10.15 am, 3.45 pm, 10 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10.15 am, 4 pm, 6.45 pm, 10 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 10.15 am, 3.45 pm, 9.25 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10.30 am, 1.20 pm, 3.30 pm, 7.10 pm, 10 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 10.30 am, 7 pm, 10 pm, Abhinay Theatre (Gandhi Nagar): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 10.45 am, 4.15 pm, 10 pm, Cauvery Theatre (Sankey Road): 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6 pm, 9.30 pm, Everest Cinemas (Frazer Town): 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, Rex Theatre: 11.30 am, 2.5 pm, 4.40 pm, 7.20 pm, 9.55 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 6.25 pm, 9.20 pm Dedh Ishqiya (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 12.45 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 12.50 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 1 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 1 pm One By Two (U/A): Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 6.20 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10 am, 7.15 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 10 am, 6.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 12.50 pm, 9.50 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 4 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 3.30 pm, 6.15 pm, 9 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10.15 am, 1.5 pm, 4 pm, 10 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road, Ulsoor): 10.15 am, 3.45 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 10.15 am, 12.50 pm, 3.50 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20

‘My target is Riteish’ he recent match between Manoj Tiwari’s Bhojpuri Dabanggs and Riteish Deshmukh’s Veer Marathi was nothing less than a battle for the two teams. “Whenever I come to play a match against Veer Marathis, my target is to get Riteish out because he is a very dangerous cricketer. I know him since the time he used to play for Mumbai Heroes. Last time, when we were playing in Ranchi, I leg

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Multiplex (Marathahalli): 4 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 6.45 pm Heart Attack (A): Srinivasa Theatre (S G Palya): 9.45 am, 12.45 pm, 3.45 pm, 6.45 pm, 9.45 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 3.40 pm, 6.45 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 10 am, 3.20 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 10 am, 12.30 pm, 3.35 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.15 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 3.35 pm, 9.10 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 10.5 am, 12.55 pm, 6.25 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 10.10 am, 5 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10.10 am, 4 pm, 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10.15 am, 4 pm, 9.55 pm, Manasa Cinemas (Konanakunte): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 7 pm, 9.45 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 10.30 am, 1.15 pm, 4 pm, 9.30 pm, Tribhuvan Cinemas: 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Anjan Theatre (Magadi Road): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 11 am, 1.45 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.15 pm, 10 pm, Urvashi Cinemas: 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.45 pm, Radhakrishna Theatre (R T Nagar): 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6 pm, 9.30 pm, Sri Srinivasa Theatre (Padmanaba Nagara): 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 12.15 pm, 6.40 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.35 pm, 9.30 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 12.40 pm, 3.35 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 12.45 pm, 6.25 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 1 pm, 6.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 1.15 pm, 9.45 pm Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda: PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 4.25 pm, 10 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 10.5 am, 3.30 pm, 9.10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10.10 am, 4.10 pm, Sri Vinayaka Cinemas (Varthur): 10.15 am, 1.15 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 10.15 am, 1 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 11.15 am, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 12.45 pm, 6.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 12.55 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 1 pm, 9.45 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 3.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 3.45 pm, 9.45 pm, Lakshmi Theatre (Tavarekere): 3.45 pm, 6.45 pm, 10 pm, Manasa Cinemas (Konanakunte): 4 pm, Murali Gokula Theatre (Mathikere): 6 pm, 9.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 9 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 9.15 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 9.30 pm Yevadu (A): PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 3.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 3.35 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 6 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 6.20 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 6.45 pm

12.35 pm, 8.25 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 1 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 1.10 pm, 7.10 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 1.30 pm, 7.10 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 4.5 pm, Poornima Theatre (J C Road): 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 4.30 pm, Vijay Theatre (Byatarayanapura, Mysore Road): 5.15 pm, 8.15 pm, Vision Cinemas (K H Road): 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 7.5 pm Veeram (U): Vision Cinemas (K H Road): 12.30 pm, 3.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.45 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 pm Ninaithathu Yaaro: PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 12.45 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.55 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Rd): 5.55 pm Jilla (U): PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 1 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 6.45 pm

MALAYALAM Drishyam (U): Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 2.15 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 6.45 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 7 pm, 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 7 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 9.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 9.40 pm. (MOVIE SHOW TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

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years have passed since Ben Tennyson has put on the ‘Omnitrix’ – the watch that helps him transform into an alien and fight crime. Now, he is a regular 15-year-old, who is happy with school, friends and soccer. But as fate would have it, Ben is once again forced to turn to the ‘Omnitrix’ to rescue Grandpa Max from a new enemy and he quickly learns that he can now transform into ten new aliens.

Altman, a single father who decides to get away from New York City to the suburbs so he can give his teenage daughter, Tessa, a better life. However, their move to the suburbs has

A clip from the show.

Expect the unexpected une into ‘Mister Maker’ TJanuary on Discovery Kids on 31 at 10 am. This ultimate children’s art and craft show teaches and entertains the kids in fun and imaginative ways. Set in his own fantasy art room that he has created, be prepared to expect the unexpected as pictures, objects and things that ‘Mister Maker’ has made come to life.

the daughter wondering if they just entered the world of ‘The Stepford Wives’ after they see how ‘perfect’ their new locale is, right down to the neighbours who welcome them. ‘Suburgatory’ stars Jeremy Sisto, Jane Levy, Ana Gasteyer, Rex Lee and Carly Chaikin.

TAMIL Rummy (U): INOX Lido (Off M G Road, Ulsoor): 10 am, 3.40 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 11 am, 6.50 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road):

MULTI-STARRER The cast of Ajnabee.

(TV SHOW TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

A simple life airs on Star Spm.uburgatory’ World HD on January 31 at 8 The series follows George

Priya likes their rich and frivolous lifestyle and they go on holidays together. But one Raj (Bobby Deol) and night, the two men get drunk Priya (Kareena Kapoor) fall and Raj passes out. He wakes in love and get married. Raj up the next morning and gets a job in Switzerland so finds himself lying on they move there and settle Vicky’s bed with Sonia's dead down. Vicky (Akshay Kumar) body beside him. What hapand his wife Sonia (Bipasha pens when he is arrested for Basu) are their neighbours murder? and the four become good The movie is directed by friends. Abbas and Mustan.

ENTERTAINING A scene from ‘Suburgatory’.

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decision to live in an apartment can be very heartening for a lot of people who don’t own sites. The satisfaction and joy is that they atleast have a home they can call their own in Bangalore, with plenty of facilities. But this is where the catch is — you not only pay for the apartment, but also for its maintenance and upkeep, which can set you back. The joy is tempered by high maintenance charges that are ever-increasing owing to high cost of materials and labour. In short, general inflation impacts apartment maintenance charges too. Depending on the size, facilities and area of the apartment you live in, maintenance charges, on average, fall between Rs 800 and Rs 15,000 per month. It could be less, or it could be more. But, this is the price band for maintenance charges in Bangalore currently. The charges at both ends may amount to actually paying a rent for living in your own house. The mainte-

nance charge pinches people who are otherwise happy to live in an apartment, so much so that these days buyers ask builders in advance what the maintenance charges every month would be, before making the purchase. No questions asked Mahesh G K, resident of an apartment with basic facilities – parking space, walking space, small garden, party hall etc — near Bangalore University, says, “I have to pay Rs 2,100 per month as maintenance. I live in a two bedroom house. The apartment is good, but not spectacular. I wonder why I should be paying anything over Rs 800 or Rs 1,000? The maintenance fee is eating into my income. Vegetables are so expensive these days that you cut back elsewhere and spend more on veggies. A Rs 1,000 saving is quite a bit of money. But we don’t have a choice,” says Mahesh. Then there are people paying higher

INEVITABLE The more facilities you have, the higher the cost of maintenance.

LUXURY APARTMENTS CHARGE BUYERS FOR TENNIS AND SQUASH COURTS, CLUB HOUSE, LIBRARY, HI-TECH SECURITY, 24 HOUR SECURITY PERSONNEL...

Make a little escape PLAY TIME Bright, cheerful play spaces in your homes help hone your children better, contributing to their overall development. Anuradha Muralidharan gives us a low-down on the essentials for children’s play area

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ver wonder why play schools are brightly coloured, with a lot of natural light and air? This is because, children strive to make sense of the world they live in. They try to organise the visual and concrete images within their environment and add meaning to them. For example, a teddy bear is not just a teddy bear. For a child, the teddy is real; it is a friend, with a name and a personality. And since their make-believe world often converges with the real world, it is important to create an environment, which is conducive to a child’s growth. Thus, if a child spends her day in an effectively-designed environment, the chances are stronger that she will grow up well nurtured physically, emotionally, aesthetically and intellectually. Keeping this in mind, it is best that an exclusive area is created within the home for the child. This becomes her play area and it also becomes her space. Creating this space in a way in which it can be recreated, if necessary, will help to lessen the feeling of being uprooted when moving home. For many of us who live in tier one cities, it may not be possible to have a designated children’s room because of the escalating cost of real estate. And so what normally happens is, mothers let their children play with their toys either in the drawing room or bedroom and when playtime is over, the toys are packed and put away. This is not really a play area at all. The child is not in her space or zone when there are other activities going on in parallel. For example if it is the drawing room, then it is likely that someone is watching television, or listening to music and the child is part of the group, picking up moods and energies of the grown-ups in that room. Here are some ideas to create a play area for your child. It is likely that there is area or space within the house, which is not being used. Like a corner of the living room. If this kind of space is available, then use

it creatively and make it your child’s nook. If it is really just open space, try to add some privacy by turning it into a little cubicle or at least organising furniture in such a way that it feels exclusive. After creating an enclosed area, if there are plain walls, use these walls to put up a large whiteboard, or a canvas so your child can unleash her creativity. Also put up some bright posters. If possible let the child choose her own posters. The play area can double up as a study. It is likely that your home already has a study area for the child, like a little desk and chair. It is best that this is moved to the play area so the child will know that this is the place she needs to go to, to study, relax or play. There are several options in the market today to buy multipurpose desks or stools and the good thing about some of them is, they can be folded and tucked away when not in use. Storage space for toys, books... Once you have decided to make this the designated area, then try and get a wall cupboard or book shelf installed here. A book shelf or a wall cupboard is an excellent storage space to tuck away toys, boxes and books. Whatever you do in this area, remember the thumb rule that it has to bright and colourful. You might personally like grey and brown, but subdued colours are not right when you want to help create a bright and cheery atmosphere. However, if this same space is likely to be a place available for the child as she grows up, then it is better to go for neutral colour tones and use organisational décor to add colour and creative inspiration. Colourful rugs, bins, wall décor are good to move out when the child starts growing up. So when do you move stuff out? Don’t worry! When the time comes up, your child will herself throw away ‘kid stuff’ as she is likely

to call it at that time. Space utilisation Now that you have a designated play area for your child, the next step is to do up this room, as we will call it. Some simple innovations could be storage cupboards with magnetic boards. Don’t waste any potential space for storage and creatively utilise the same. Children like to dabble in clay and colours, which are not the ideal mediums, if you want a squeaky clean home. Therefore, let there be a washable rug on which the child can sit and play with clay or colours. The final output can actually be displayed on the walls of the play area. Your child’s paintings, displayed in her own zone, will make her feel proud and also make her understand how much you appreciate her talent and value the same. Thus, use the children’s play area as a display place for your child’s talent even as you nurture her creative instincts. One of the challenges you may face as children grow up, is a place to store sports equipment like kits, balls, skates etc. When designing the storage space, it might be good to make it roomy, so when the necessity comes up, you can safely put away stuff you don’t need. Outdoor nook While you go about creating a nook for your child indoors, if you do have outdoor space available, think of adding a few outdoor sports items like a basketball net or an inflatable pool. This last decade has given children so many options in indoor activities like video games and television that children barely go out to play. By creating a little nook outside, you are, in fact, encouraging your child to go out and play.

gym, heavily landscaped areas and a club house. I have to charge an appropriate rent for these facilities. Ideally, I would like to pay less, but after agreeing to buy the apartment, how can I say I won’t pay up the required amount? You have to be clear and aware that you have to pay for what you get.” The normal rates at which maintenance charges are levied are between Rs 2 per sq ft to Rs 4 per sq ft. For luxury apartments, it is anywhere between Rs 2.80 per sq ft and Rs 3.50 per sq ft. The lower end apartments try to stick to charges within Rs 2.50 per sq ft. There cannot be one fixed range of maintenance charges as it varies according to the built-up area and the occupancy rate of the apartment concerned. On the higher end, luxury apartments charge buyers for tennis and squash courts, club house, swimming pool, billiards, library, hi-tech security, 24 hour security personnel, penthouse, landscaping and library, apart from the basics like painting and water and electricity supply. Back-up power systems too come under maintenance charges. Associations do face trouble when asking for the monthly fee. Many residents refuse to pay, saying they can’t afford it, but ultimately the association prevails over the individual, and in extreme cases, asks the person to vacate. The monthly maintenance fee goes up after a period of time because the infrastructure rates go up periodically, apart from the rise in labour costs. Security personnel have to be paid for 24 hour duty, which means three shifts every day.

maintenance fee at the other end of the price band. Shankar Prasad owns a flat close to Banashankari III Stage. The flat is worth more than a crore. “My maintenance fee is around Rs 9,000 per month. I have to pay this because we have tennis and squash courts, a swimming pool, a Continued on Page 3

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Let’s talk natural light SOLAR POWER Natural lighting not only lends that much-needed aesthetic appeal to homes, but also lifts our mood. Welcome the sun into your homes, says Jayanthi S

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lobal warming is a reality we cannot close our eyes to. As responsible citizens of this world, it is our bounden duty to do our bit to save the planet from the negative impacts of global warming. To begin with, how about cutting down our use of electricity? Well, it would not only be a small step in the right direction, but a much-needed one too, especially if we are planning to save a few extra rupees in the face of rising electricity bills. Believe me, minimising our use of electricity isn’t rocket science, but quite an easy task. A small step in this direction is to plan on appropriate lighting at homes. Actually speaking, appropriate lighting not only cuts down the need for artificial lighting, thereby saving the environment, but accentuates the beauty of a house too. There’s no alternative to lots of natural light streaming in during the day. And, of course, a good selection of light fixtures to light up the evenings. However, it is best to lend lighting of the house a serious thought even as we are finalising the design of our dream homes. The right number of windows in the right places can work wonders to the interiors of our homes. It is always best to go in for large windows, set in the right direction, so that natural light will stream into our homes unhindered. At the same time, while large, airy windows are planned, it is best to go in for sunscreens too, so that the effect of ultraviolet rays on our furniture is minimal.

BRIGHT & SUNNY Skylights let natural light stream into our homes.

Though curtains are quite effective in controlling the flow of light, sometimes they tend to block the light completely, thereby defeating the very purpose of large windows. A huge window with light tinted glass is all that is needed to take care of the lighting needs during the day. However, if not in a mood for sunscreens, then opt for light coloured cotton curtains that only act as light filters, and not as light blockers. Skylights to the rescue While talking of good lighting, the advantages of skylights cannot be emphasised enough. For, skylights allow sunlight to light up our homes more effectively than conventional windows. Of late, tubular skylights are a rage around the world as they are proven to be much better than conventional skylights. These tubular skylights are known to deliver an abundance of light into the house. They are also quite popular as they are said to allow us to customise our day lighting experience by regulating the inflow of light.

PAINTING THE INTERIORS OF THE HOUSE IN LIGHT SHADES REFLECTS LIGHT BETTER, MAKING THE HOME LOOK BRIGHTER AND INVITING.

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Bank

Up to Rs 30 lakh

EMI (per lakh)

Above Rs 30 lakh

EMI (per lakh)

Bank of Baroda

10.25

982

10.25

982

SBI

10.15

975

10.15

975

Central Bank of India

10.25

982

10.25

982

Canara Bank

10.20

978

10.20

978

IDBI Bank

10.25

982

10.25

982

Corporation Bank

10.25

982

10.25

982

Fixed

11.75

1084

11.75

1084

Floating

10.75

1015

10.75

1015

HDFC Ltd

10.25

982

10.25

982

ICICI Bank Fixed

11.75

1084

12.25

1119

Floating

10.25

982

10.25

982

Axis Bank

Axis Bank and ICICI Bank fixed rates are fixed for the entire tenure of the loan. The above home loan interest rates are for 20 years, and are as on January 27, 2014. The rates are subject to change. Source: Apnapaisa Research Bureau. www. apnapaisa.com

State Bank of Mysore

10.25

896

10.25

896

982

10.25

982

However, for a 20-year period the EMI will be as under:

10.25

(*The rate has been effective from June 1, 2013 and is subject to change. Source:SBM)

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Along with big, airy windows and skylights, another important feature that brightens up the house, lending it the much-needed classy look is the colour of the walls. Painting the interiors of the house in light shades reflects light better, making the home look brighter and inviting. Well-lit homes not only feel spacious, but clean too. After all, sunlight is credited with the added advantage of killing bacte- sunlight. Students are also believed to perform better in environments that are natria! urally lit. According to a recent study, students’ learning rates improved in Great mood lifter Natural lighting not only makes our homes proportion to the time they spent in classaesthetically appealing, but lifts our mood rooms with the most natural light. And, of too. According to latest research, natural course, more natural light equals better lighting has mood-lifting qualities, espe- eye sight. There’s no disputing the fact that natucially for people suffering from severe depression. Natural light also makes a big ral lighting is pivotal to bright and happy impact on our productivity. No wonder, homes, however, equal emphasis should many corporate companies are being ad- be laid on the selection of curtains and vised to keep the windows of their offices blinds to our windows too. The trend is to open to welcome the positive effects of go in for curtains that suit the purpose of sunlight into their work place and to move the room they are being planned for. While it makes good sense to go in for the work stations of their employees closer to windows that open out to warm, bright thick curtains for bedroom windows to

block the flow of light when desired, it is advisable to buy curtains in two different shades of light and dark for the living room windows. If the dark one takes care of harsh summer light, the one in the lighter shade will handle the meager flow of sunlight on dark, cloudy days quite effectively. Buying the right curtain is also an art. Not to be overwhelmed by the huge variety available in the market, we should only go for curtains that spell our taste and suit our pockets. Now, don’t you agree letting in natural light into our homes is as easy as pie? It is not only pleasurable, but simple too. Open your homes and hearts to the Sun.

A touch of magic NEW LOOK Spruce up your homes with a touch of Mediterranean magic, writes Simran Chhibber

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arm, inviting and exotic — these are the three words that perfectly describe the Mediterranean. Whether it is the spectacular countryside or the sea-side winds, the blazing baking sun or the blue and green sparkling seas, something strikes a chord, something, remarkably interesting, that we want to bring back home. Colour ideas for a Mediterranean setup come from many sources. The striking blue seas of the Mediterranean, the white homes of Greece, the golden yellow hues of the Moroccan spice bazaars infused with the smell of saffron, cumin and a whole lot of other spices, the lush green countryside of Southern France and the sun baked clays of Spain and Italy, all lend priceless inspiration. A fine blend of all these colours, patterns and textures result in a cozy, yet an ‘out of the ordinary’ interior design. Here are a few elements of the Mediterranean which will impart a warm, homely and welcoming touch to your home. Let us begin with suggestions about the colour palette that will adorn your walls and become an important feature of the design. Rich, warm and bright colours inspired from the various shades of the sun, sky, sand and sea are sure to add a distinct character to your home. A balanced blend of ochre, white, ocean blues and terracotta with a touch of striking red work the best with this look. These warm earthly colours will help you recreate the delicate harmony of nature. Rounding up the walls a bit and adding some curves can help achieve the smoothness and glamour quotient. This can be very effectively incorporated in areas like a fireplace or a chimney snout. You can even round up the corners of your room if that doesn’t mean going too far for you. Applying stucco or Venetian plaster on a few highlight walls will help achieve some texture and depth, hence, adding interest to the setup. Similar uneven, grainy effect can be achieved by using your hands to rub paint on a plastered surface.

NEW LOOK Colours and textures mark the Mediterranean decor.

Some wrought iron work in the form of railings, pot holders, chandeliers, light fixtures or even a couple of chairs will go very well with the palette and lend the space a dramatic character. Add in a few handcrafted tiles with Mediterranean motifs and you are ready to create an impressive focal point. These handcrafted mosaics work the best when used as backsplashes or tile countertops in kitchens and riser faces in staircases. Brick flooring although hard, lends an earthly touch and goes very well with the warm hues. A simple white washed floor or the use of patterned tile work will bring forth a Mediterranean quality too. Stenciled mosaic borders can be incorporated in flooring design and the same can be imitated sparsely in the walls and furniture too. Terracotta, brown and brick red colours work the best in flooring. Exposed ceiling beams in dark wood tones and complimenting solid, sturdy furniture engraved with classic Mediterranean motifs (star motif being very common) set up a homely and comfortable mood. Go with bright upholstery (eg. turquoise, deep azure), a matching rug and let in some sunshine. Place some ex-

otic and delicate, handmade Tuscan pottery and bring some fresh green fauna inside your home. Embellish your walls with some artwork, add some intricate light fixtures and place some burnt earthen urns in your house and voila! you are all set to live life the Mediterranean way. As far as the exteriors go, white exteriors with deep azure, louvered shutters and contrasting shades of terracotta, burnt umber and ocher in the flooring create a great external facade. Complimenting bougainvillea bushes in deep crimson, orange, yellow and white lend exuberance and soften the outdoors. Limestone gravel gardens are again, very popular. They create a textured surface through which plants can grow. Large terracotta pots make very good sculptural features and can be doubled up as terrace fountains. Stone and gravel along with informal plantation and burnt brick pavers set the mood for a pleasant conversation with a loved one in this Mediterranean background. This style of interiors is best suited for hot and warm climates but of course anyone can add up a few elements and spruce up their homes.

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Shelling out for facilities Continued from Page 1

The cost of replacing equipment is also high — like motor or mobile water tanks, water pipes, technology-based security and the like. This rise eats into the monthly budgets of salaried class, reason why many residents refuse to pay the maintenance fee. But the fact that they cannot afford sites in Bangalore and then the construction cost, makes them dependent on apartments. The one alternative such apartments have is to outsource maintenance at a particular rate every month. The total amount charged is divided among residents and those who live in larger apartments pay more, while those who live in smaller apartments, pay less. Some apartments try to generate money by allowing cellphone towers on the roof. The monthly fee that comes from cellphone companies is built as a corpus fund and is kept for emergency purposes. The other source of income for the associations is to allow specific friends and their families to use the facilities within the apartment complex at a particular rate. The latter is a bit rare as associations would resist outsiders using their facilities, but the former source of income is seen in many areas. In general, higher the number of apartments, lower the maintenance fee, and lower the number of apartments, higher the maintenance fee. While the salaried class finds it tight to pay the fee, the investor and business communities are able to afford luxurious living spaces. Many would pay for sheer privacy too.

Pretty little add-ons EMBELLISHMENTS Find out how small paraphernalia can uplift your home, making it elegant and beautiful, writes K S Someswara

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nterior decoration is a part of every homemaker. Sometimes home décor may be expensive and on some other occasions even small things can add to the beauty of interiors. Everything depends on the taste of the individuals. Generally, people prefer framed paintings, which can be hanged on walls according to one’s taste. These are available in many forms, which are affordable. Even murals are an option. However, these may require a large space and involve extra expenses and also require extra care and time for up keep. Here are some out of the box home décor ideas. If one has the habit of collecting figurines, they become the best items for interiors. They can be placed in open shelves on a wall or on a corner step stand. They can also be placed in chosen groups so that they represent a theme. Small statues can find a place at different corners without cluttering the area. Large statues of Buddha or Radha-Krishna or Ganesha are ideal for places like balconies or open gardens. Even small tables or coffee table can be altered into an artwork. A small work of carpentry can be placed on the canvas of your drawing/artwork, which becomes a designer table-top. This table top can be covered with suitable transparent glass. Even painted glass tops can beautify the otherwise plain table. A decorative coffee table can add an interesting look to the living room or a sit-out in the balcony. If one loves wall paintings, the living

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room wall can act as a good canvas. These days, it is a raging trend to paint one of the four walls with a contrasting colour. Instead, this wall can be adorned with bright oil painting. It can be any landscape art or a favourite photograph or a picturesque scenery. This will surely give the living room a rich and cosy look. Beds with headboards will have an elegant look. It is preferred that the headboard be separate from the bed. An abstract painting hung few inches above the bed can make the bedroom seem cool and dreamy. Screen shot is another option. To have this, a doublesided painting or a printed or embroidered fabric is a must. Even a wooden screen frame with an opaque base and glass top can be a great value adder.

BEDS WITH HEADBOARDS WILL HAVE AN ELEGANT LOOK. IT IS PREFERRED THAT THE HEADBOARD BE SEPARATE FROM THE BED.

Thus framed paintings on the wall and pretty sculptures and figurines on side table are good ideas for interior decoration. If more time and money is spent along with some of your own unique ideas you can decorate your house more imaginatively, to make it look elegant and also aesthetically designed.

rishna Homes, the real estate business of KEPL Corporation, is geared up to welcome this year with three super luxury, niche projects in North Bangalore in the first quarter of 2014, signalling the aggressive growth plans of the real estate sector in the upcoming year. According to KEPL chairman and managing director Anil Kumar, Bangalore is the third largest hub for high net worth individuals (HNIs), who are exposed to global trends, accounting for the growing demand for luxury homes with world class standards in Bangalore. The demand for high-end residential projects remains high in and around North Bangalore, touted as the next economic centre of Bangalore. Proximity to the International Airport and well-planned social and commercial infrastructure in the North has boosted development in the area. The government is aggressively promoting this area for future economic activities. The planned financial city on Bagalur Main Road, Information Technology Investment Region near Devanahalli, Aerospace SEZ near the International Airport and the proposed Devanahalli Business Park are the key drivers for residential development in North Bangalore. All these hold promise for making North Bangalore the most sought after destination. The upcoming three projects of Krishna Homes in North Bangalore are contemporary and exclusive. Designed keeping in mind the demand for highend residential living, these three new projects are a sphere of luxury homes crafted to offer a lifestyle that is truly global. First of its kind, the projects comprise villas and high-rise super luxury homes in the vicinity of Yelahanka New Town. All the projects are loaded with state-of-the-art amenities and aesthetically designed interiors ranging from 4,000 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft, with private gardens and private pools. Krishna Homes is planning an aggressive marketing strategy to touch base with potential buyers. They are planning to launch an attractive entry price ensuring high return on investment for entrants.

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Actor Ganesh is playing the role of a chef in his upcoming film‘Dil Rangeela’

YOUR BOND WITH BANGALORE

P4 EXPERIMENTING ROLES

AVOIDABLE HASSLE

A fresh approach to acting E

NO SPACE A view of buses outside Majestic Bus Stand at night. DH PHOTO BY SK DINESH

Bus parked on roads E

ver spent a night on the roads despite having a house to live in? That’s how comical the situation is of the BMTC buses parked outside on the roads late at night despite having large depots denoted to them. This can be seen outside the bus depots in Koramangala, RT Nagar, Hennur, Jayanagar 9th Block and almost every part of Bangalore. In fact, even the bigger bus stations like Majestic face this issue. The buses don’t just eat up half the road, they prevent commuters from seeing ahead. And all they can do is wonder why? Citizens aver that residential areas like Koramangala and Kalyan Nagar look like bus stops by themselves in the nights! Manu Prasad, a social media strategist, calls it one of the “great mysteries of Bangalore corporation”. “May be it is easier for them to take the bus out in the mornings,” he wonders. A resident of Koramangala, Manu has seen many BMTC buses parked outside the Koramangala Bus Depot when he is travelling at night. “They eat up 50 per cent of the road space. Also, it’s a dangerous situation when you are driving and people are crossing the road. With the buses

CRAMMED UP Buses parked on Sanjaynagar Main Road.

blocking the view and the width of the road being less to manoeuvre the vehicle, your chances of hitting these people are high,” he notes. Even in HSR Layout, the buses occupy a lot of space on the road near the bus complex. “It is a four-lane road. But with these buses parked on both sides, it is reduced to two lanes. It makes sense if

Manu Prasad

OPTIMISTIC STAR

‘Still open to Southern remakes’

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uperstar Salman Khan’s recent release Jai Ho, a Hindi remake of Southern film ‘Stalin’, may have received mixed response at the box office but that doesn’t mean that he has lost interest in remakes. After the release of Jai Ho, there were reports that Salman is no longer keen on working in Southern remakes. But the actor has denied this. “Who said I will not do any Southern remake ? Did I say that ? No. Whenever a good remake will come up I

will do it,” he said. So far, Salman has worked in four Southern remakes including ‘Wanted’, ‘Bodyguard’ and ‘Ready’. While these three raked in huge profits, Jai Ho managed to pull in approximately Rs 61 crore in the opening weekend of its release. However, Salman emphasised that his films, henceforth, will have something new to give to the audience. “All my next films are of different kinds,” said the superstar who will be next seen in ‘Kick’, being directed by Sajid Nadiadwala. UNNERVED Salman Khan

they are private travels. But why would the BMTC, Vajra and regular ones park outside?” asks Sreechand Tavva, who walks past the bus complex regularly. Another problem is that of the drivers and conductors sleeping inside the bus. “It happens regularly while some roam around and talk on the phone as late as 1 am. If normal citizens did the same, the cops would hassle them but no one questions these people,” he complains. Even the residents of RT Nagar have spotted buses outside the depot during lunch hours and at night. Since the bus stand is small, it’s all the more problematic. “I face a problem every night while returning from work,” laments Sujith, a resident of RT Nagar who runs an office in the area as well. “The space that’s left is probably enough for just one

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The space that’s left is probably enough for just one car to go. And the drivers just don’t listen if you tell them to move. They don’t even care if there is a pile up behind their bus. SUJITH SHETTY

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car to go. And the drivers just don’t listen if you tell them to move. They don’t even care if there is a pile up behind their bus,” he adds. While Rajitha, a fashion designer, has seen buses parked on the Sanjaynagar Main Road near the police station after 9 pm every night. “There isn’t a slight indication of a bus stop anywhere nearby. I have always wondered why they are parked out,” she rues. As far as the authorities are concerned, the BMTC buses are not supposed to do such a thing. Says Anjum Parvez, the managing director of the BMTC, “Some of these buses start as early as 4.30 am or 5 am. When they are moving from one depot to another, they stop outside for a short halt before proceeding. But all other buses should be parked inside the depot.” According to him, the service road on Kalyan Nagar is a problem area. “Ten buses are parked on the road at night! However, apart from this, there has been no other problem. There used to be an issue near the Koramangala Bus Depot but now that has been sorted,” he clarifies. Deepa Natarajan Lobo

ven after all these years in the film industry, Telugu actor Venkatesh prefers to look at every new project as a new beginning. He confesses that he doesn’t know what it is like to get bored about something he is passionate about — acting. “I don’t think you will ever get bored if you work sincerely and look at everyday as your very first day,” says Venkatesh. He’s one of those who few actors who doesn’t wear his attitude on his sleeve. During his recent visit to the City for the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), he did all that he could to make sure he cheered the boys in his team. As for his films, Venkatesh’s pool of projects

shows that he never tires of experimenting. He is currently shooting for ‘Radha’ in Telugu which is touted to be a political thriller, where Venkatesh will play the role of the Home Minister. “It is a political drama with a love story. Quite unimaginable isn’t it? But the film captures both romance and action in equal measure,” he says.

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I don’t want to play God in the movie, I would rather go for Paresh’s character in the original because that character has a definite message to convey about religion. VENKATESH

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Venkatesh hopes to play the role of Paresh Rawal in the Telugu remake of ‘Oh My God’, “I don’t want to play God in the movie, I would rather go for Paresh’s character in the original because that character has a definite message to convey about religion. I would like to look at religion through the eyes of a common man,” he feels. Amidst his rather tight shooting schedule, Venkatesh took time off to watch Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam and was thoroughly impressed with the film. He will be playing the lead in the Telugu remake of Drishyam. “It is a universal subject that has been narrated in a powerful way,” he notes. The actor is also contemplating working on a silent movie someday. “That’s something I’ve never really tried before,” he quips. The actor doesn’t look his age and owes this to his right eating habits. “I eat right. I don’t refrain from eating what I like. Instead I eat everything in moderation,” he signs off. Nina C George

FRANK Venkatesh

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Weaves, a textile exhibition, was held in the City recently. P3

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weet delights and wholesome food await customers at the ‘The Hot Oven’ located in Vijayanagar. This eatery, which has a different ambience with special lights and a laidback atmosphere, could be one of the best places for a vegetarian to indulge in. This place has a lot to claim for itself. “The bakery is named so because everything you get here is freshly baked,” says Triveni Prashanth, the owner. She adds that the Italian Panini bread is one of the fast selling items here. “We have a variety of these breads that are made with herbs and spices like ‘Mushroom Panini’, ‘Open House Panini’ etc,” says Triveni. RELISHING Customers digging into the snacks. She informs that ‘The Hot Oven’ is more of a pastry place but does offer some unique items, which are both lip-smacking and wholesome. Pastries in 24 fruit flavours like litchi, mango, pineapple, strawberry, blueberry and their combinations; 18 varieties of chocolate delights like chocolate fantasy, chocolate truffle; fruit slushes, hot and cold chocolate drinks like WELCOMING The frontal view of the eatery. hazelnut chocolate, brownie shake, Gems shake are some of the items you get here. Varying from 20 different varieties of sandwiches like potato wedge sandwich to different burgers like twin tower burgers and desi burger, this eatery has something for everyone. Also, if you’re a person who would rather enjoy your pastry or cake at home, you just can just call and arrange for this. “There are people from Indiranagar who call us and ask DELICIOUS Some of the tasty bites. us to keep the pastries ready

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for them. If you’re coming to order for a cake or even take it home, you can be rest assured to carry a freshlybaked cake in 30 minutes. If you want a specialised cake, we will make that within two-and-a-half hours,” she vouches. ‘The Hot Oven’ also offers pizzas like pineapple pizza, paneer pizza and authentic pasta flavours like plain spirila pasta, spinach rigate pasta and more. “We also have some varieties of garlic breads, which people love,” shares Triveni. Ask Triveni about the special ambience and she’s quick to add that it was the idea of her husband, who is a interior designer. “I started this place in 2009 with him, but after two years, he got deeply involved in this field, and I have been managing the show since then,” says Triveni.

IN BRIEF

There’s a lot happening during the weekend. Metrolife lists out some of the interesting events fo at Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield. On February 1, it will be staged at 8 pm and on February 2, it will be held at 3 pm and 6.30 pm. It is directed by Lillete Dubey and features Ira Dubey.

Air show

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MELODIOUS Pravin Godkhindi

Renditions

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Ranjini Kalakendra is presenting ‘Live Bangalore’, a festival of music and dance, till February 9 at the BDA Grounds, Durga Parameshwari Temple, opposite RV Dental College, JP Na-

gar, 2nd Phase. Pravin Godkhindi and Suparna Ravishankar will perform on February 1 and Rajesh Krishnan and team will perform on February 2. For details, call 9880099770.

The two-day national seminar and exhibition on UAV technologies and air show will be held on February 1 and 2 at Jain Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura taluk, Ramanagara. This is being organised by the Rotary Club of Bangalore and supported by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), National Aerospace Laboratories and Jain University.

Theatre festival

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As part of Deccan Herald Theatre Festival, on February 1, 7.30 pm, the Shakespearean play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, directed by Nandini Rao, will be staged. It is being performed by Yours Truly Theatre. On February 2, ‘Public Property’, a play written by Sam Peter Jackson, and directed by Prakash Belawadi, will be held. It is performed by the Suchitra Centre for Film and Drama. The venue is Chowdaiah Hall. The tickets for the plays are available at the Deccan Herald office on MG Road and at www.indianstage.in. For details, call 25880147 and 25880141.

Mellifluous voice

‘Remote Bangalore’

As part of Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira’s ‘Spring Music Festival 2014’, at Bangalore Gayana Samaja, Bombay Jayashree Ramnath will render a concert on February 2, 5.45 pm. Entry is free.

‘Remote Bangalore’ by Rimini Protokoll will be held till February 16 in the City. The starting point is Goethe-Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan and participants should be there at 3.30 pm. ‘Remote Bangalore’ lays a trail through the city for 50 people. It composes a soundtrack to streets, hospitals, parking garages, churches and backyards and

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The Primetime Theatre Co will present ‘9 Parts of Desire’, a play by Heather Raf-

Tini Sara Anien

turns them into momentary stages. The text, concept and direction is by Stefan Kaegi, Germany’s innovative and celebrated young theatre director. Co-direction and research is by Jörg Karrenbauer while the sound design is by Niki Neecke. Donor passes are available at Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan and online at www.bookmyshow.com. For details, call 25205305/6 or visit: goethe.de/bangalore; facebook.com/goetheinstitut.bangalore, www.riminiprotokoll.de

Traditions galore

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The ‘Mahamaya Festival’, a festival of Indian traditional dance, will be held on

February 2, from 6 pm, at Seva Sadan, Malleswaram.

Violin recital

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The ‘49th Nadajyothi Music Festival’ will be held till February 2 at RP Ravishankar Sabhangana, Sri Vasavi Temple premises, 8th Cross, Malleswaram.

‘Alive India...’

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As part of ‘Alive India in Concert’, Rekha Bharadwaj will perform at The Courtyard, Phoenix Marketcity, Mahadevapura, Whitefield Road, on February 1, 6.30 pm. Tickets are available on indiastage.in, bookmyshow.com, www.aliveindiainconcert.com

Stellar act

MG Road. Nagashree DM, Suraj Ki‘P S I Don’t Love You’ is ran, Sushanth Shandilya, being staged on FebruAnup Varier, Prasidda, ary 1, 7.30 pm at Rangoli Art Anirudh Mahesh, Bharath Centre, Namma Metro Lane, Narayan, Abhijith Mad-

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‘9 Parts...’

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The customers at the eatery only have the best to say about this place. Apeksha V, a student from Basavanagudi, says that the cakes are soft and juicy. “They offer so many designs and make the cake according to what one needs. Also, one of my favourite spicy food available here is the pepperoni panini,” comments Apeksha. Veena Bernard, whose two sons love the pastas and burgers at the place, says personal attention is given to each customer. “The ambience is to die for, and I love the warmth with which they serve any kind of food. We always order our birthday cakes from here,” wraps up Veena. This eatery is located at No. 1700, 17th Cross, 22nd Main, near Maruti Mandir, Vijayanagar. For details, call 23159411.

he warm and homely ambience of Juice Maker, located in Koramangala, makes it a popular hub of youngsters and residents living in and around the area. Though this small eatery specialises in different kinds of juices, there are snacks also available here. The eatery was started a year ago by Zabu, a young entrepreneur. His passion to serve healthy food is one of the reasons why he takes special interest in what is served here. “The response we are getting is great. Many young professionals and youngsters come here for lunch and in the evening. The juices are very popular and many prefer to combine a juice with a sandwich or something else. Since it is a small organisation, we make fresh food. We prepare the juices and sandwiches only after the customer places the order. Nothing is stored and I am personally involved in preparing the dishes,” he explains. One of the most interesting facets of this eatery is its list of juices — an interesting mix and match of different varieties. The best part is that there is a huge chart hung at the entrance, which lists out interesting trivia about each fruit and the ingredients of the juices. Not only does it make ordering a juice easier, it also helps in knowing the nutritional value of what one is eating or drinking. The ambience of the eatery is what attracts most customers. Painted in bright hues and with comfort-

VETERAN Bombay Jayashree

Chill Out / Eat Out

COMICAL A scene from the play.

An outside view.

able seating arrangement, the customer can unwind in a relaxed atmosphere with family and friends. There is an interesting combination in the juice section, which is the banana shake. This is a thick shake made with milk, banana, sugar and a hint of chocolate syrup. It is a must-have for

those who like something creamy. Mosambi and watermelon juices are also refreshing and are not overly sweet. Made with fresh fruits, the juices are blended right in front of the customers and one can always choose the fruits and sugar according to one’s liking. An innovative mix of fruits like pomegranate and strawberry, apple and kiwi fruit makes this place different from other juice centres. Those with a sweet tooth can binge on the chocolate shake and other smoothies that are available here. The chicken and cheese sandwich, which has a nice flavourful mix of shredded chicken, coleslaw and cheese, is a popular choice of customers. The veg and chicken macaroni are also in demand along with cheese sandwich and chicken and veg momos. The eatery is located on the 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, near the Koramangala Police Station. Treena Mukherjee

Flute treat Bhoomija is presenting ‘Magic Flutes’ by Jean-Luc Thomas and Ravi Kullur at Windmill Craftworks on February 1, 9 pm onwards. This is a beautiful journey of Indian and Celtic fusion music, with Arun Kumar, the drummer, Aman Mahajan on keyboards and Prakash on bass guitar. Tickets are available on bookmyshow.com MAGICAL Ravi Kullur

hwaraj and Santosh J will be part of the cast. Music direction and lyrics are by Abhishek Narain. The play is written and directed by Abhishek Iyengar.

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The ‘Storm Festival 2014’ will take place on February 1 and 2 at Stormfields, Gonighattapura village, Sarjapura Hobli. It will have a line-up of more than 40 artistes, five stages, four collaborations, three days of music, adventure and camping. The line-up features ‘Filterheadz’, the Belgian techno duo; Eddie Halliwell, house and trance DJ; ‘Shankar Mahadevan meets Shankar Tucker’, Lesle Lewis featuring ‘GenX’, Raghu Dixit featuring a surprise folk collaboration; Susheela Raman; ‘Thermal and a Quarter’ featuring Ravi Kullur and many more.

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Attracting attention Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra were in the City on Thursday to promote their upcoming film Hasee Toh Phasee. The actors also went to Mount Carmel College to promote their film at the ongoing ‘Cul-ah!’ fest and said that they loved the energy of Bangalore. Sharing their experience about being thronged by young girls at the college, Parineeti quipped, “The crowd was because of him.” DH PHOTO BY BH SHIVAKUMAR

ENJOYING Participants of the event.

A refreshing noise for a change

HANDLOOM EXHIBITION

Weaves from across the country

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umans have the tendency to block out the voices in their head. But when it’s a synthetic voice giving you directions to explore your own City in a way you’ve never seen before, it’s tough not to succumb. An experience-based event called ‘Remote Bangalore’ by German theatre collective ‘Rimini Protokill’ not only erased inhibition from its 50 participants, who were wearing headphones, but also took them through the lessons of life by adding soundtracks to streets, hospitals and churches and turning them into temporary stages. From walking through a school yard as one heard a class in progress to walking backwards on MG Road to running down Church Street

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handloom exhibition by ‘Weaves’ is being held at Siddharth Hall, Hotel Lalit Ashok till February 2 from 11 am to 9 pm. India’s rich history of textiles can be seen at this event as artisans from different states, like Orissa, West Bengali, New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Assam among others, are exhibiting their products at the stalls. From Tamil Nadu chettinads and Coimbatore cottons to the kota doria of West Bengali and kashida of Jammu and Kashmir, a colourful variety of options is available. Other than the usual saris and dress materials, one can also find bedcovers, pillow covers, jewellery bags, ghagras and readymade blouses at the exhibition. Ankit, who owns Ankit Handlooms, is taking part for the third consecutive year. “The customers in Bangalore are usually quite aware of good fabrics and value them. But the turnout this time hasn’t been great. I just hope that people come and appreciate the silks and cottons from West Bengal by the end of the exhibition,” he says. With the summer weddings ready to begin, a lot of wedding accessories are also available.

INTERESTED Visitors at a stall.

Dileep Khemka, who owns a stall called Fashion House, says, “The turnout has been alright for me and it’s a good season to have such an exhibition. My fashion bags and blouses are made using thread work, handiwork and sequins.” Rathna Chatterjee of East India, adds, “People are less interested in the quality of the products and more in buying them for cheap. But with the rise in the price of silk as a commodity, our rates

also have to increase proportionally. Unfortunately, people really like the products but can’t afford them.” But not all stall-owners are having a bad time. “I’ve made a range of hand-painted dress materials with themes like Gopika poses, kathakali, Om, tribal concepts and abstract concepts. The idea is to bring out our rich traditions on clothes instead of a frame. I’ve had a good response throughout the day and am the only one who does this in India,”

says A Vijaya Sheela of Iris Desires (Hyderabad). Among those who attended, some were impressed while many found nothing worth buying. Sharvani, a customer, said, “The rates have increased and the quality of shops has come down. I’ve been a regular at this exhibition but this year’s display has less variety than last year. It’s not easy to find something you want to buy.” DHNS

as part of a demonstration, it was a unique two-hour walk through every nook and corner of Bangalore. In fact, the sheer oddity of the interactions with the public and group members made it an even more liberating experience. “It took us through some amazing alleys that we otherwise may not have seen. I wasn’t very surprised by the whole thing but the fact that one could use sound was fascinating. There were also some interesting moments of surprise,” said Ekta Mittal, a participant. On another level, it also created a new space for thought and observation. A variety of subjects like evolution, religion, how we allow our mind to be conditioned and the progress of humani-

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ty were explored. At the end, a silent roof-top party awaited the participants. “For me, the high point of this event was to experience a city and be aware of it while doing so. It was unique and innovative and I loved the journey from childhood to adulthood. A lot of my thoughts were verbalised by the voice and it was nice to know that somebody thinks like me,” said Indira Bharadawaj who attended the event. Naresh Narasimhan, an architect, added, “It’s an unusual way to look at a City because the way you experience what you see becomes unfamiliar. I was amazed at how we turned chaos on the streets into theatre and made actors out of normal people. It was liberating

while it happened but disorienting when it ended.” Stefan Kaegi, who conceived and directed the event, was overwhelmed by the response. “After conceptualising this for Bangalore, it took us a few weeks to get everything in place. We kept taking the same route every day till we started discovering certain features that allowed the element of precision and wonder to come in. I feel that people are often afraid of public spaces because they are too loud or dirty or not ideal for art. But it’s good to disturb the regularities of public spaces,” he shared. The event is on every evening till February 16. For details, call 9243100911. DHNS

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ctress Priyanka Upendra will be producing Upendra’s next big project, Uppi 2 and Priyanka feels that acting is far easier than production, “It’s a huge responsibility. I am nervous at every step and Iam working extra hard just to make sure everything goes as planned. It’s also a great learning experience,” says Priyanka. She reveals that Upendra will have five or six different looks in the film, including a Bohemian finish, “He’s been working very hard and we are

still finalising the looks,” she adds. Priyanka confesses that she’s going slow on the acting front. “I have been getting some offers from Kannada and Bengali cinema as well but I don’t want to take too much on my plate. In fact, whenever, I meet my old friends from the Bengali film industry, they tell me how they miss having me around there. But I am pretty content with what I am doing at the moment,” says Priyanka.

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UNIQUE ROLE Rachita Ram and Ganesh.

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encounters during his stay in Goa,” Preetham tells Metrolife. Ganesh was put through a couple of training sessions in cooking and cutting vegetables. “He had to cut just as fast and as perfectly as chefs do. Ganesh who didn’t know cooking learnt the tricks of the trade and by the end of the shoot schedule he actually dished up biryani for the entire crew of the film. It was out of the world,” recollects Preetham. Ganesh has undergone a makeover of sorts, for the film. He wears colourful clothes, much like the Goans and has also worked on his body. “He doesn’t really go shirtless in the film but one can see how he has worked on his body,” reveals Preetham.

movie guide HINDI Jai Ho (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 6.45 pm, 9.45 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 10 am, 3.25 pm, 9 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 10 am, 1 pm, 3.10 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 10 am, 3.40 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm, PVR (Whitefield): 10 am, 1 pm, 1.30 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 12.50 pm, 3.40 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 3.45 pm, 6.30 pm, 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10 am, 12.50 pm, 3.50 pm, 6.45 pm, 9.40 pm, Vision Cinemas (K H Road): 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 9.45 pm, Fame Shankarnag Chitramandira (M G Road): 10.5 am, 3.40 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 10.10 am, 3.40 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 10.15 am, 3.45 pm, 10 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10.15 am, 4 pm, 6.45 pm, 10 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 10.15 am, 3.45 pm, 9.25 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10.30 am, 1.20 pm, 3.30 pm, 7.10 pm, 10 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 10.30 am, 7 pm, 10 pm, Abhinay Theatre (Gandhi Nagar): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 10.45 am, 4.15 pm, 10 pm, Cauvery Theatre (Sankey Road): 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6 pm, 9.30 pm, Everest Cinemas (Frazer Town): 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, Rex Theatre: 11.30 am, 2.5 pm, 4.40 pm, 7.20 pm, 9.55 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 6.25 pm, 9.20 pm Dedh Ishqiya (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, PVR (Whitefield): 10 am, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 12.45 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 12.50 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 1 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 1 pm One By Two (U/A): Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 6.20 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10 am, 7.15 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 10 am, 6.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 12.50 pm, 9.50 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 4 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 3.30 pm, 6.15 pm, 9 pm, PVR (Whitefield): 10.15 am, 1.5 pm, 4 pm, 10 pm, INOX Lido (Ulsoor): 10.15 am, 3.45 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 10.15 am, 12.50 pm, 3.50 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.20 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10.15 am, 9.45 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 10.20 am, 6.15 pm, 9 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 11.45 am, 7.30 pm, Fame Shankarnag Chitramandira (M G Road): 12.55 pm, 6.30 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 9.15 pm

ENGLISH American Hustle (A): PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 5 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 3.40

pm, 9.20 pm, INOX Lido (Ulsoor): 1 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 9.35 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10 pm I, Frankenstein (IMAX 3D): PVR (Koramangala): 11.10 am, 1.20 pm, 3.30 pm, 7.50 pm, 10 pm Frozen (3D) (U): INOX (Magrath Road): 12.5 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 2 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 2.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 4 pm, PVR (Whitefield): 4.15 pm, INOX (Whitefield): 5.35 pm I, Frankenstein (3D) (U/A): INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 2.25 pm, 4.30 pm, 10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 12 pm, 4.5 pm, 8 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10.15 am, 12.30 pm, 2.45 pm, 7.45 pm, 10 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 10.16 am, INOX (Whitefield): 10.25 am, 3.30 pm, 7.55 pm, 10 pm Gravity (3D) (U/A): Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 12.40 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 3.10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 6.5 pm Gravity (IMAX 3D) (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 5.40 pm Adventure 7D Combo: Modern Masti 7D. Esteem Mall: 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 5.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm, 8.30 pm Horror 7D Combo: Modern Masti 7D. Esteem Mall: 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm The Wolf of Wall Street (A): PVR (Whitefield): 10 am, 10 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 3.45 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 6.35 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road, Ulsoor): 8.50 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 9.45 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 9.45 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 pm 12 Years A Slave (A): INOX (Magrath Road): 10 am, 12.45 pm, 6.35 pm, 9.20 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 4 pm, 6.30 pm, 10 pm, PVR (Whitefield): 10.30 am, 1.15 pm, 6.45 pm, 10 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 1 pm, 7 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 1.20 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 9.40 pm

KANNADA Anjada Gandu (U/A): Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10 am, 12.30 pm, 5.15 pm, Gopalan Mall (Mysore Road): 10 am, 5.5 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 10.15 am, 3.30 pm, 6.15 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10.20 am, 4.10 pm, 7 pm, Nandini Theatre (Rajajinagar): 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm, Vaishnavi Theatre (Uttarahalli): 11.15 am, 2.15 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.15 pm, Kamakya Cinemas (Banashankari): 11.15 am, 2.15 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.15 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 12.40 pm, 6.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 12.40 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 12.45 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 12.54 pm, 6.30 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 1 pm, 3.50 pm, INOX (Whitefield): 1 pm, PVR (White-

Ganesh says he also got to explore different cuisines, during his stay in Goa, “We got to eat a meal at all the kitchens we shot in and got a chance to dig into some of the exclusive dishes in Chinese and Japanese food,” he shares. Ganesh adds that a teaser song, for the movie, titled, ‘30 60 90 palty’ has gone viral even before the audio release. Preetham Gubbi “I am eagerly waiting for the release of the film,” he Sharing his experience of adds. playing the character of a This is actress Rachita chef, Ganesh notes, “I used to Ram’s second film and she experiment with cooking, as a dubs her role in the film as bachelor but after I got mar“memorable”. “I play a typical ried, I had forgotten how to Goan girl and working with cook but this film helped me Ganesh has been an extraorsharpen my skills in cooking. dinary learning experience,” And more than anything, it is she sums up. Nina C George a beautiful love story.”

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The story, screen play and direction of ‘Vasundhara’ is by TS Nagabharana. The film, which stars Rajesh, Avinash and Aishwarya Nag in the lead, is produced by R Nanjappa and Naginibharana. This film is based on a real life story and is said to be a female-oriented subject. The music is scored by Stephen and Ananth Urs has handled the camera. The dialogues are by Lakshmipathi Kolar and Chetan Hoskote.

field): 1.15 pm, 7.15 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 3.50 pm Darling: Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 10 am, 2.45 pm, 7.40 pm, Ganesh Theatre (Yelahanka New Town): 10.15 am, 1.15 pm, 4.15 pm, 7.15 pm, Veerabhadreshwara Theatre (Kamala Nagar): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Rajarajeshwari Theatre (Nagarbhavi Circle): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Sri Krishna Theatre: 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.30 pm, Eshwari Cinemas (Banashankari): 11.15 am, 2.15 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.15 pm, Murali Gokula Theatre (Mathikere): 11.15 am, 2.30 pm, Vaibhavi Theatre (Uttarahalli): 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 12.30 pm, 7.40 pm, Triveni Theatre (Gandhi Nagar): 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 2 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 7.45 pm Raja Huli (Kannada) (U/A): Vishal Theatre: 1.45 am 6-5=2 (A): PVR (Koramangala): 10.30 am Vasundhara: Kailash Theatre (Gandhi Nagar): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 12.45 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 12.50 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 4.10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 4.15 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 6.35 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 6.50 pm Ninnindale (Kannada) (U): Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 12.15 pm, 5.5 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.25 pm, 6.50 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 12.45 pm, 6.30 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 1 pm, 6.40 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 1.5 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 1.10 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 4 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 6.15 pm Shravani Subramanya (U): PVR (Koramangala): 1 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 3.35 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 4 pm

TELUGU 1 Nenokkadine (U/A): PVR (Koramangala): 12.50 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 1.35 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 4 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City): 6.45 pm Heart Attack (A): Srinivasa Theatre (S G Palya): 9.45 am, 12.45 pm, 3.45 pm, 6.45 pm, 9.45 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 10 am, 3.40 pm, 6.45 pm, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 10 am, 3.20 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 10 am, 12.30 pm, 3.35 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.15 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 10 am, 3.35 pm, 9.10 pm, INOX (J P Nagar): 10.5 am, 12.55 pm, 6.25 pm, 9.20 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 10.10 am, 5 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 10.10 am, 4 pm, 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10.15 am, 4 pm, 9.55 pm, Manasa Cinemas (Konanakunte): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 7 pm, 9.45 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 10.30 am, 1.15 pm, 4 pm, 9.30 pm, Tribhuvan Cinemas: 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Anjan Theatre (Magadi Road): 10.30 am, 1.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 11 am, 1.45 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.15 pm, 10 pm, Urvashi Cinemas: 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6.15 pm, 9.45 pm, Radhakrishna Theatre (R T Nagar): 11 am, 2.30 pm, 6 pm, 9.30 pm, Sri Srinivasa Theatre

(Padmanaba Nagara): 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 12.15 pm, 6.40 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.35 pm, 9.30 pm, INOX (Jayanagar): 12.40 pm, 3.35 pm, 9.15 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 12.45 pm, 6.25 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 1 pm, 6.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 1.15 pm, 9.45 pm Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda: PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 am, 4.25 pm, 10 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 10.5 am, 3.30 pm, 9.10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 10.10 am, 4.10 pm, Sri Vinayaka Cinemas (Varthur): 10.15 am, 1.15 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 10.15 am, 1 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 11.15 am, INOX Lido (Off M G Road): 12.45 pm, 6.15 pm, INOX (Forum Value Mall, Whitefield): 12.55 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 1 pm, 9.45 pm, INOX (Magrath Road): 3.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 3.45 pm, 9.45 pm, Lakshmi Theatre (Tavarekere): 3.45 pm, 6.45 pm, 10 pm, Manasa Cinemas (Konanakunte): 4 pm, Murali Gokula Theatre (Mathikere): 6 pm, 9.30 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (RR Nagar): 9 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 9.15 pm, Gopalan Mall (Sirsi Circle): 9.30 pm Yevadu (A): PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 3.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 3.35 pm, INOX (Malleshwaram): 6 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 6.20 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Rd): 6.45 pm

TAMIL Rummy (U): INOX Lido (Off M G Road, Ulsoor): 10 am, 3.40 pm, Rockline Cinemas (Jalahalli Cross): 11 am, 6.50 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Road): 12.35 pm, 8.25 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 1 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 1.10 pm, 7.10 pm, Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 1.30 pm, 7.10 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 4.5 pm, Poornima Theatre (J C Road): 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 4.30 pm, Vijay Theatre (Byatarayanapura, Mysore Road): 5.15 pm, 8.15 pm, Vision Cinemas (K H Road): 6.30 pm, 9.30 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 7.5 pm Veeram (U): Vision Cinemas (K H Road): 12.30 pm, 3.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.45 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 10 pm Ninaithathu Yaaro: PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 12.45 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 12.55 pm, Cinepolis (Bannerghatta Rd): 5.55 pm Jilla (U): PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 1 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 6.45 pm

MALAYALAM Drishyam (U): Innovative Multiplex (Marathahalli): 2.15 pm, Gopalan Cinemas (Bannerghatta Road): 6.45 pm, PVR (Phoenix Market City, Whitefield): 7 pm, 10 pm, Q Cinemas (Whitefield): 7 pm, Gopalan Grand Mall (Old Madras Road): 9.30 pm, PVR (Koramangala): 9.40 pm. (MOVIE SHOW TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

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HIT PAIR Subiksha and Ninasam Satish.

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Anjada Gandu first hit the screens in 1988 and it had Ravichandran and Khushboo in the lead roles. The movie is remembered for its songs Preethiyalli Iro Sukha Gotte Irlilla and Eko Higaithu. Now, 25 years later, another Kannada film with the same title is being made with Ninasam Satish and Subiksha as the lead pair. The cast of the film also includes Nagabharana, Suman, Chikkanna, Raju Thalikote and Honnavalli Krishna in supporting roles. Ramesh is the cinematogra-

CONTENT Priyanka Upendra

‘Vasundhara’ (Kannada)

A different twist to love irector Preetham Gubbi’s movies have always been very colourful — both in terms of the cast and storyline. And another interesting trait about Preetham are the titles of his films which are always a mix of Hindi and Kannada, just like his latest project with ‘Golden Star’ Ganesh, which is titled, Dil Rangeela. This film has Ganesh playing a chef, a role that he has never really tried before. Preetham points out that the film was shot in real locations in Goa and Mysore, “We shot in kitchens of hotels and in make-shift shacks. Ganesh plays a chef who takes off on a holiday to Goa and the rest of the film captures the many humourous

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pher, and D Imam has done the music. It is produced by Pradeep Raj and Sharath Kumar.

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Amanusha is directed by Jayasimha Musari and features Jackie Shroff, Tilak, Jess and Mandeep Roy. A film on environment protection , it is a murder mystery. Music is by Anil CJ and Gurudut Musuri has done the cinematography. Pheer Douse is the producer and Giri has written lyrics for this film.

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‘Darling’ is directed by Santhu and features Kannada actor Yogi who has been

Yogi in ‘Darling’.

paired opposite actress Bhanu in the film. This film marks the return of the Alemaari team once again. The film is a lovecum-action story. It is pegged around the life of two young people. The music is by Arjun Janya, cameraman is Manjunath B Nayak, and dialogue writer is Manju Mandavya.

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SHOW OFF It reveals, but hides. It teases, but shies. Sheer clothing is the most feminine way to dress, when you want to look seductive without being tacky. Page 3 Be positive Brian Tracy, yet another popular inspirational speaker and author, said "Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event." It's true. Ask any successful person, and s/he will tell you they always visualised their success years and even decades before actually attaining it. It isn't over-confidence. It is sheer faith in themselves and their dreams. Actually visualising their success, and feeling the goosebumps it gives, simply makes them work smartly towards it. This positive attitude is what turns their dreams into goals.

Make failures work for you problem. Give your old problem a fresh look. If you are unable to look at it from a fresh perspective, have a close friend or a mentor help you with it. After all, you do need a mirror to look at yourself.

Never give up Persistence has no substitute. There was once a man who failed in business at age 21. He was defeated in a legislative race at age 22. He failed again in business at age 24, and had a nervous breakdown at age 27. Then he went on to lose a congressional race at age 34, and again at age 36. A decade later, he lost a senatorial race at age 45. And then he failed to become the vice-president at age 47. Five years later, he was elected the president of the United States Of America at age 52! That's Abraham Lincoln for you. Need I say anymore?

Stay self-motivated Thomas Edison once said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." And too right he had. His way of thinking certainly beams light on what makes him the legend that he is today. People around you, including family and friends, won't take you seriously until you actually succeed. In fact, most of them will be waiting to laugh at you. No wonder staying self-motivated is so difficult, huh? But there are some things you can do to keep yourself going: n Keep a desk calender that has one motivational thought per day. n Read at least one motivational or inspirational book per month. n Put up motivational posters in your bedroom or work station. n Every night, before sleeping, look into the mirror, gaze deeply into your own eyes and say "You can do it. You know you can." Then, try and visualise your success. Revel in its ecstasy.

It is only human to make mistakes. Frankly, there is nothing wrong in making mistakes or having failures. We would never commit them if we knew that we were making mistakes in the first place! But making mistakes is positive. It means you are making new things, or at least trying new things. It means you are learning, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. It means you're doing things you've never done before. But most importantly, it means you're doing something. It commands respect when you have the courage to tread a different path, irrespective of whether you fail or succeed. For passion and perseverance make a life, while safety and mediocrity make a mere living. Have new failures. Have glorious, amazing failures. Have failures nobody's ever had before. Success is not measured by how many times you fall down, but how many times you get back up. Sure, setbacks might take away your momentum for a while. So, for a while, slow down, but don't freeze. Pause, but don't stop. Fall again, but don't sleep.

WINNERS’ PRIDE It commands respect when you have the courage to tread a different path, irrespective of whether you fail or succeed. For passion and perseverance make a life, while safety and mediocrity make a mere living, asserts Anusha Shashidhar A company was very excited at having newly hired a famous personality. On the first day of his joining, they asked, "What can we get you, Sir? You name it." The man said, "A big dustbin." When his recruiters looked perplexed, he explained, "I make a lot of mistakes."

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here are all kinds of people that walk this earth. There are some who would rather die than take a risk. There are some that only dream of taking a risk but never actually get down to it. There are some who take a risk, fail, and never make that mistake again. Then there those who take risks, make mistakes, and keep trying till they get it right. Most people are afraid of what will happen to them if they made a mistake or what others would say about it. They take setbacks to be the end of road, facing a blank wall. They take a U-turn and retrace their steps backwards, never to turn back. It takes unyielding determination and courage to get past the blank wall. It's what sets winners apart from losers. Losers are secretly afraid of the pressure they would undergo if they won (to keep winning), while winners are not afraid of losing. As Shiv Khera (the inspirational author of You Can Win) puts it, to winners, every setback is a comeback, every failure a stepping stone. Here's the trick behind making failures work for you:

stability, reports to him that the disaster is coming faster than they thought. When the president says that his reports showed more time, Helmsley simply says, "I'm sorry, Sir. I made a mistake. I was wrong." Most people do not accept they made a mistake. They blame it on others, they blame it on "misunderstandings", they blame it on luck. They always have excuses. That's where failure finds a way to creep into their lives. Accepting that you made a mistake brings you a step closer to your success. But everytime you blame it on external forces or accept it halfheartedly in a diplomatic manner, it takes you a step backwards. Another brilliant thing about accepting your mistakes is that your critics can say no more. So use it as your shield. Albert Einstein himself said, "Owning up to failure is not a weakness; it's a measure of strength." Revisit it After a temporary setback from committing a mistake, revisit the mistake. Analyse it. There is a fine line differentiating between analysing and dwelling upon mistakes. When you repent committing the mistake and keep lamenting about it, you are dwelling upon it. When you try to understand the whys and hows behind the mistake you made, and think about how to do the task better, you are analysing it. Revisit your mistake. Understand why and how you went wrong. Note it down, if you must. See how you can approach the problem differently.

Accept it Ever watched the movie 2012? Adrian Get over it Helmsley, the geologist who keeps up- Remember the wise-old turtle, Master dating the president on the earth's crust Oogway, from the animated movie Kung

Fu Panda? He says to Po, "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift; that's why it is called the present!" Once you analyse and understand why you had the temporary setback, get over it. It is very important not to over-analyse your mistakes. Else, you might simply keep on analysing it and never actually do something to solve your

SUCCESS IS NOT MEASURED BY HOW MANY TIMES YOU FALL DOWN, BUT HOW MANY TIMES YOU GET BACK UP. SURE, SETBACKS MIGHT TAKE AWAY YOUR MOMENTUM FOR A WHILE. SO, FOR A WHILE, SLOW DOWN, BUT DON'T FREEZE. PAUSE, BUT DON'T STOP. FALL AGAIN, BUT DON'T SLEEP.

When being human feels like too much... TIME-OUT It isn’t really easy to go easy on yourself when things go wrong. But it is essential, reminds Advaita Shyam Sunder “Being human is harder to defy than gravity” - Julia Shalom Jordan

lies in how you cope with it. So smile, let others know there is still hope. Be patient and tough. Someday this pain will be fruithe beauty of life lies in how you can ful to you. be artlessly human. But that’s easier Those with strength to succeed in the said than done. Because many a long run are the ones who lay a firm fountime, just being human feels like it is too dation of growth with the bricks that much and you feel overcome by that very life has hurled at them. So don’t thought. In an effort to be flawless in be afraid to fall apart for a whatever we do, we forget how to be hu- while. When it happens, man and act like robots. We really need the situation will open a to stop beating ourselves up! Just be sim- door for you to grow ply and unapologetically human, by giv- and rebuild yourself ing your best in everything. into the amazing person you are capable of Take one day at a time being. “Right here, right now” is the key to living the day in your hands. Even if you are Feel grateful for awaiting the future, remember it comes learning only one day at a time. Bringing your at- Hard times are often tention to the things at hand is a way of benedictions in disguise. Let taming the wandering mind. Irrespective go and let life strengthen you. of whatever happens, you can surely fight No matter how much it hurts, hold a battle a day. Life gets complicated only your head up and keep going. This is an when you pile on the conflicts of two important lesson to remember when you abysmal entities - yesterday and tomorrow. are having a rough day or a crappy time. The regret and resentment about some- Take all the crazy experiences and lessons thing of yesterday or the dread of what to- and put them in a box labeled ‘Thank You’. morrow might bring drives you crazy. The You can’t feel happy unless you’ve felt experience of today does not hold you heartache. You can’t know what it’s like to back. feel whole unless you’ve been completely shattered. Always remember gratitude is Be okay with not being okay the greatest anti-depressant. A life of rich Bad things happen everyday and to fulfillment comes to those who are thankeveryone at some point. The difference ful for the setbacks.

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your feelings and say what needs to If it is peace of mind that you are be said even if the world calls it ab- ultimately searching for, you will normal. have to find time to meditate and master your spiritual dimension. If Go easy on yourself it is perfect health, you must make Listen to your intuition Don’t be too hard on yourself if you time to maintain your body, refine Sometimes in our lives our instincts tell don’t you achieve a goal on schedule. your diet and exercise. Treat yourself us to do something that defies logic, upsets Be flexible and don’t lose hope if your when you achieve even the smallest our plans and seems totally bonkers to aim is worthy. of your goals. others. When this happens, you have to sit quietly and listen to your intuition. Let your instincts take over and ignore the rest. Ignore what you are supposed to do and the odds. Just go for it. In life, if you don’t risk anything, you risk everything. You can’t always wait for the heyday. Sometimes you must simply dare to jump. All you need is a few seconds of insane courage and persistant uncomfortable bravery. Something great will certainly come out of it. Challenge the status quo There is a latent power in being human which can change things around you to a great extent. Be magnanimous in a world filled with greed. Dare to dream in a world filled with doubts. Forgive in a world filled with anger. Love in a world filled with hatred. Believe in a world filled with distrust. Once you do these, you will find the power in yourself that you thought was scarce. Being human need not mean always conforming to the standards of the world. Vent

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Living Health ‘n’ wellbeing WELLBEING Ways to prevent skin dryness Dr Anuj Saigal

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kin tends to lose more moisture in winter months, when temperature and humidity are low. Here are simple tips to keep your skin hydrated and glowing: ■ Pamper your skin with olive, almond, or avocado oil. Pat the oil on your skin, rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. ■ Avoid harsh soaps and astringents. ■ Limit baths to once a day. Using a bath emollient may improve the hydration. ■ Moisturize your skin in the morning after bath and in the night before sleeping. ■ Use an oil based moisturizer rather than water based as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin. ■ Use a humidifier to increase the moisture in the air in your home or workplace. You also can place a pan of water near a radiator. ■ Never wash the dishes or work with household chemicals without putting on gloves. ■ Replace vegetable oil or animal fats with cold-pressed oils such as extravirgin olive oil and sesame oil. Supplements of evening primrose oil maybe helpful in people with very dry skin. ■ Drink at least 2 litres of water everyday to hydrate your skin. Reduce or eliminate your intake of alcohol and caffeine. (The writer is a dermatologist)

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mal fillers also have a hydrating range which uses a much smaller molecular structure of hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin. These injections do not plump volume but restore the elasticity of the skin and hydration that has been lost. This hydration happens internally so they help where moisturizers cannot in ageing skin. A series of 3 treatments is required for Botox good skin hydration that lasts for up to a Repetitive habitual expressions over a pe- year. The treatment can be done on areas riod of time, along with age, causes lines like the face, décolletage, neck, and hands, to form on the forehead, by the side of which show ageing the most. the eyes and under the eyes. Botox is a purified protein which when injected into Peels the muscles of the face causes the mus- Peels are ever popular and are the most cles to relax so that the skin overlying the affordable form of treatment for skin remuscles is stretched out and appears juvenation. A peel solution uses hydroxy smooth. The results last for up to 4 acids typically that peel away the outermonths but when done regularly, last most layers of the skin, revealing younger longer and train muscles to prevent the radiant skin that has lesser pigmentation, lines from forming. These injections are spots, fine lines, and has better texture given to reduce forehead lines, frown and tone. A course of 6 peels is required lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines on the side for great looking skin that can be mainof the nose, smoker’s lines on the lips, for tained thereafter with good sunscreen correction of masseters, gummy smile, and skin care products. There are varto improve jaw line contour and to reduce ious types of peels that maybe prelines and bands on the neck. scribed by your dermatologist. Some are intended to improve pigmentation Dermal Fillers and spots, while some are intended for Dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid skin brightening, and some others for which is part of the structure in our skin reducing acne. called ‘collagen’ which is lost during the process of ageing. This is the supporting Photofacial structure of the skin so its loss causes skin Lasers and other devices are being used to sag and droop and causes depressions to treat sun damaged skin, fine lines, spots, and folds. Dermal filler injections are used pigmentation, and freckles. The ento plump volume, fill in folds and restruc- ergy is absorbed by excesture and resculpt the face making one look sive deposits of pigyounger. Dermal fillers are used to plump ment in the skin that volume in the lips, to enhance and aug- breaks down from ment cheeks, chin, to improve a sagging the heat and is jaw line, to improve facial contours, to re- cleared eventually. move lines and wrinkles, to lift eyebrows The treatment imand for nose corrections. They last for 6 proves tone and texmonths to 2 years. ture of the skin and imparts a glow to the Filler Hydration face. A series of sittings Apart from plumping volume, most der- is required to lighten

platinum-based chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin and cisplatin. In such cases, cochlear implants are the best way to remedy hearing loss.

Hair loss Radiation therapy and chemotherapy cause hair loss by harming the cells that help hair grow. It can occur throughout the body, including the head, face, arms, legs, underarms, and pubic area. However, at times, hair starts growing immediately after the chemotherapy gets over. When it begins to regrow, take proper care by restricting hair wash to twice a week. Avoid ide effects from cancer treatment are using hair brush, heating elements, and common. There may be few reac- hair colours for a year after the treatment. tions, depending upon the type of treatment one is receiving and their re- Diarrhoea sponse towards it. However, there are a Chemotherapy and radiation therapy to few things one can do to overcome them. the pelvis may result in diarrhoea. Treating it early can help avoid dehydration or other Nausea problems. However, it is best to manage it Though medications are given to at mild stages by avoiding caffeine, patients to avoid nausea and alcohol, dairy, fat, fibre and spicy vomiting before foods. Patients must avoid chemotherapy, some palaxatives and stool softentients may experience ers used to prevent constipersistence of nausea. In pation. Eating small, frethese cases, behavioural quent meals are necessary treatments can help conand patients should take trol nausea and vomiting. foods that are easy for Methods like distraction, their stomach berelaxation, and positive sides timely intake imagery can help change of post-chemo the expectation and fear of medicines. nausea and vomiting. Avoiding greasy, fried, salty or Weight loss and gain spicy food and taking a Although weight loss is balanced and light diet quite common among peoalso helps. ple with cancer, weight gain is an important health issue for women with breast Fatigue cancer because of steroid medications and Cancer-related fatigue is a sense of tired- hormone therapy. Patients must eat plenty ness or exhaustion after people receive of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cancer treatment. Simple rest and "taking limit their fat and sugar intake. Meanwhile, it easy" may be all that is necessary to over- to control weight loss, it is necessary to income this feeling of tiredness. Stick to reg- crease the amount of food intake by about ular exercising combined with yoga and 450 calories per day. Avoid protein-rich meditation. Eat healthy, conserve your en- foods before cancer treatment to help preergy through music therapy, and get suf- vent aversions. Post cancer treatment, paficient amount of sleep. tients must drink plenty of water and opt for cardiovascular physical activities, medHearing Loss itation, yoga and strength building exerHearing loss has become one among can- cises if muscle mass has been lost. cer therapies’ most prevalent side-effects. It can result from radiation therapy and (The writer is an oncologist)

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Peels are ever popular and are the most affordable form of treatment for skin rejuvenation. A course of 6 peels is required for great looking skin through 6 months.

SKIN DEEP Whether or not everyone agrees that the latest clinical treatments are safe, they are nevertheless very popular among the youth and the middle-aged alike, informs Dr Shuba Dharmana

Dealing with after-effects FIGHT IT Medicines apart, it is important for cancer survivors to follow certain natural remedies to deal with the side-effects of their treatment, advises Dr JB Sharma

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Beauty is in the doctor’s syringe t is no longer uncommon to hear the words “Botox”, “Vampire Facelift”, and “Photofacial” thrown in casually. As creepy as these might sound, they nevertheless offer very visible changes to your beauty, and have minimal to no side-effects. Here are ten of the most popular ones:

TRUE OR FALSE? What is in your fish oil supplement?

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any take fish oil supplements to promote heart and vascular health. But a new analysis suggests that some consumers may not always get what they are paying for. The new research, carried out by a testing company called LabDoor, analyzed 30 top-selling fish oil supplements for levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a group of compounds with anti-inflammatory effects. It found that six of those products contained levels of omega-3s that were, on average, 30 percent less than stated on their labels. The research found more problems when it looked specifically at levels of two particular omega-3s that are promoted for brain and heart health: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Tests showed that at least a dozen products contained DHA levels that were, on average, 14 percent less than listed on their packaging. Researchers and health officials say that mislabeling is a frequent problem in the supplement industry. A number of studies suggest that regular fish consumption is protective against heart disease, and some research suggests it may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic conditions as well. Omega-3s are also essential for brain and nervous system health. But research on fish oil has not been conclusive. A large meta-analysis of high quality clinical trials found that purified fish oil supplements did not appear to help people with a history of heart disease, though some experts questioned whether the patients studied had been taking the pills long enough to see an effect. Other research has raised questions about whether high levels of omega-3s may raise the risk of prostate cancer. Anahad O’Connor NYTNS

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ment uses one's own blood that is centrifuged to collect the plasma suspended with platelets. This is then applied to areas of hair thinning and hair loss on the scalp after preparing the skin by causing micro wounds with a dermaroller instrument. The treatment not only promotes hair growth but also helps to thicken thinning areas of hair. In the right candidate, it can avoid the need for hair transplantation. Or it can atleast be combined with hair transplantation. 8 sittings are required, but results are seen after the 4th sitting. Laser Hair Removal More and more people are discovering the benefits of laser hair removal for unwanted hair. The treatment permanently reduces hair in 6-8 sittings. The lasers of today are not only painless and effective but are also suitable for the most sensitive of skins with minimal side effects. This form of hair removal is suitable for all areas of the body including upper lip, face, underarms and bikini area. The treatment is a blessing for people suffering from PCOD or Hirsutism.

spots, depending on the condition of the skin. This treatment is also combined with Fractional Therapy peels for better results. Fractional treatments use fractionated energy like Laser, Co2, or Radiofrequency PRP Therapy that treats only smaller damaged areas Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP Therapy) is causing fast recovery and less downtime. used for hair loss and thinning but also The treatment reduces acne scars, pitting, used on the face ( known as ‘Vampire open pores, accidental and surgical scars, Facelift’) to rejuvenate skin and to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, etc. A course of treatacne scars. It is somewhat a natural alter- ments are carried out 4 weeks apart for native to Botox treatments, as it too re- best results. The treatment also improves duces fine lines and wrinkles. The treat- the texture of the skin as it builds collagen underneath. Depigmenting Peels These skin peels are stronger than hydroxy acid peels and have to be performed once or twice with adequate sunscreen and other maintenance products. These peels are done for removing sun tan, to reduce sun damage, fine lines, and to reduce melasma and other forms of pigmentation. It also improves skin tone and rejuvenates it. The treatment may be combined with antioxidant tablets for maintenance.

VITAL SIGNS Is coffee really a memory booster?

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n addition to its other well-known effects, a cup of coffee might improve your memory. Researchers had 73 men and women volunteers who did not habitually consume caffeine study pictures of flowers, musical instruments and other objects. After they were done, they gave 35 of them a pill containing 200milligrams of caffeine — the amount found in one to two cups of coffee — and the rest an identical looking placebo. Neither the subjects nor the researchers knew until the study ended who took caffeine and who took an inert pill. The next day they showed the volunteers more pictures, asking them if they were the same, different, or different but similar to the pictures they had seen the previous day. Those who had caffeine pills were significantly better at identifying pictures that were different but similar to the ones they had seen the previous day. In other tests, the researchers found that less than 200 milligrams had no effect, and more did not further improve the participants’ scores. The senior author, Michael A. Yassa, formerly at Johns Hopkins and now an assistant professor of neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine, said that the study, published online in Nature Neuroscience, does not prove that caffeine is a memory pill. “We don’t even know what the exact effective dose would be,” he said. What will Dr Yassa do himself? “I’m a regular coffee drinker, and nothing is going to change that.” Nicholas Bakalar NYTNS

Hydrafacial This is a liquid skin polishing system that uses various different serums that contain hydroxy acids and antioxidants for skin rejuvenation. This procedure takes 15-20 mins to perform and consists of cleansing, exfoliation, extraction of blackheads and whiteheads and finally hydration. Your dermatologist might add a mild peel with the procedure depending on the condition of the skin after analysis. The treatment is helpful for most skin types including oily, dry, and sensitive skin. It helps to reduce acne, blackheads, whiteheads, fine lines, and open pores. (The writer is a dermatologist)

Cheers to man health BARE TRUTH Most men like to believe they are strong and have absolutely no health issues, unless they are having difficulty conceiving or they are 55 and are at the threshold of adropause. Therefore it is essential to spread awareness on preventive measures specially for men’s health, advises Dr Vasan S S

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n India, a road tread lesser in the medical paradigm is men’s fertility. Many men today are shy, suffer in the quandary and have lesser options to address their problems and channelize the concerns related to fertility problems in the desired direction. But, things are changing and for good. Gender based medicine is a new concept across the world. Until recently the focus has been on women’s health. However there is at present no focus on men’s health and its importance, let alone its preventive aspects. There is an emerging need to consider this important aspect of community health care. A male normally approaches a doctor by around 55 years when he is in the initial stages of andropause. By then hypertension, diabetes and other attributes of metabolic syndrome would have set in and created havoc. We strongly need to spread awareness about preventive health management, especially for men in the most productive years of their lives i.e. between age of 21 – 55, especially those with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemias etc. Preventive, as opposed to curative, health care has become the preferred option in most developed countries as it allows people to be more productive. A recent health survey revealed some startling facts - a whopping 46% of Indians, between the ages of 20 and 40, require medical intervention to conceive as one or both partners suffer from fertility

EVEN TODAY, MEN ARE SHY, SUFFER IN THE QUANDARY, AND HAVE LESSER OPTIONS TO ADDRESS THEIR HEALTH PROBLEMS.

problems. Indian men particularly are more prone for vascular risks due to highest incidence of diabetes, hypertension, abdominal obesity, work stress, life style and genetic causes. In our country it has also been observed that more than 30% of these men are more prone to a serious cardiac arrest. However these men can be diagnosed with modern technology, and the pathological process modified, reversed, or intervened. Several studies have shown that the earliest sign of a vascular disease is an erectile deficiency. Penile vascular disease sets in 2-3 years earlier than the coronary or other major vascular disease. So, while the health issues of men lie a secret, latest technologies and medical advents are coming in place to counter the risks and impart better health among men. There are newer advents coming in the medical space. Endothelial function (Arterial stiffness and pulse wave velocity) can be measured by new generation of equipments. Endothelial dysfunction is thought to be a key event in the development of atherosclerosis (where an artery wall thickens as a result of the accumulation of calcium and fatty materials such as cholesterol and triglyceride) and predates clinically obvious vascular pathology by many years. In fact, it is shown to be of foretelling significance in predicting vascular events. One test involves wrapping an inflatable cuff around the arm and upper thigh to measure the blood pressure, placing a pen like device over the neck to analyze the pulse waveforms. The test defines how long a heart beat took to travel from the outlet (heart) to the thigh through the aorta (main supplying artery). It takes about 5 minutes to complete this test. Another test involves placing two sensors over both the palms, wrapping an inflatable cuff around one arm. It takes about 12 minutes to complete this test. These tests are internationally recognized measures for determining the stiffness of arteries. They have been shown to be the best predictors of cardiovascular health. They certainly hold the future of men’s health maintenance.

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Living Fashion, food, ‘n’ fun

It is sheer style

OLIVE‘ING’ IT UP!

Italian cooking is no more only about cheese, wine, and pasta and pizza. Italian cuisine is fast gaining popularity across our country and people are willing to try it in all its authenticity.

SHOWCASE chocolates, flowers, and cards. When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often think of red roses, chocolates in heart- shaped boxes. This valentine’s give your loved one’s a unique and beautiful gifts - wine holders, wine glasses for boys and jewellery boxes and silver studded mirror for girls.

SEE-THROUGH Dressing seductively without revealing too much or looking tacky is an art. It is all in what you team your sheer clothing with, checks-out Ankita Sengupta

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t's fun, it's mysteriously restrained and sexy. But it is also tricky to get right. To say that sheer clothing is fashionable would be an understatement. They are not new to the fashion world but thanks to their versatility and to Bangalore's weather, sheer clothing continues to be in fashion this season. The translucent nature of this clothing is what makes it interesting. They can be subtle enough for formal wear and sufficiently daring for club wear. But there has to be a balance, concealing too much can ruin the effect while revealing too much can end up looking tacky. Here’s how you can get it right:

functional, it also takes away the need to wear a bra and a slip with the sheer top.

Sheer skirts As for skirts, if it is a printed sheer, it'll be better to stick to a solid coloured skirt worn beneath. Make sure that the inner skirt is shorter in length than the sheer skirt and that it fits properly. Incase of single coloured sheer skirts, you can experiment with different prints and colours for skirts to be worn underneath. Sheer skirts are fun to experiment with. You may do a-la-Priyanka-Chopra in Koffee with Karan and team up a short printed dress with a nude sheer skirt and a belt. But remember to keep the length of Layer it the skirt longer than the hemline of the Since sheer blouses or skirts are translu- dress. cent, layering is a good option. You can either wear something like a tank top be- Keep it loose neath the blouse or pull up a blazer over Fabrics used in sheer clothing are generit. For a formal look, layering with neutral ally very delicate and so it should be worn colours would be a good idea. You do not loose. The sheer look is supposed to be want to attract too much attention to feminine, floaty and relaxed so fitted what you are wearing beneath your sheer sheer tops do not exactly fit the bill. Also, top so keep the slip simple and modest. since layering is an essential part of most Also be careful about the kind of lingerie of the sheer looks, a loose top will give you are wearing. Colourful bra straps you a lot of room to play with what you peeking out of the straps of the slips can want to wear underneath it. end up making it look tacky and unacceptable at work. However, having said Team it right that, it does not mean that wearing sheer Wearing a printed slip or a skirt underas a part of formal clothing will end up neath a printed sheer clothing will look boring. You can play up with the colours. messy. So always go for solid colours to Team a tan sheer top with a black tank team with prints. Also since sheer gartop. ments are worn loose, make sure you wear it with other well-fitted pieces. For Casuals example sheer blouses look great with If you are at a semi-formal environment, skinny jeans an if you are opting for a you can be more adventurous and wear sheer skirt, you may choose a body-huga racer back underneath. If the weather ging top to go with it. Sheer clothing is gets a little chilly, you can opt for a usually used as a statement piece so it is camisole instead of the tank top or the advisable to wear them one at a time. racer back. For a casual outing you can Hence, pairing a sheer skirt with a sheer afford to be bold in your choice of slips. blouse may not be a good idea. Try neon noodle-straps underneath sheer blouses of light, pastel shades. You may Feel free to experiment also try wearing tube tops of colours that The fact that sheer is translucent and a contrast with the blouse. But if tube tops lot of layers can be used with these garare not your thing, you may try wearing ments, there is a big window open to exa bralette instead. Not only is it fun and perimentation. In case of sheer tops, you

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may experiment with what you wear as a slip. Instead of going for the usual noodle strap and racerbacks, try tops with different cuts like crop tops and tube tops. Also, most would play it safe with neutral colours but since you are playing with layers here, team a bright colour with a nude shade to pep it up. Here are some other pointers to keep in mind while wearing sheer clothing: n Stay away from pointy accessories as

they may poke holes into the sheer fabric. n Pay special attention to the lingerie you wear because even though you wear a slip, there are chances of the lingerie being seen. n All though the sheer blouses are to be worn loose, make sure that whatever you wear underneath - tank tops, noodlestraps, and the likes are well-fitted. Else the whole outfit may look baggy.

Here’s to cooking Italiano LIVING IN THE KITCHEN Chef Michael Swamy shows you how to move beyond pizza and pasta in Italian cooking Tomato & Goat's Cheese Salad (Tris di pomodori e caprino) (A variety of tomatoes with caramelized shallot dressing, seasonal greens and crumbled goat cheese) Ingredients: 1 red tomato, 1 green tomato, 50g cherry tomato, 100g shallots, 30ml red wine vinegar, 50g crumbled goat cheese, 10g mixed mesclun (salad leaves), 2g crushed black pepper, 2g salt, 100ml olive oil Method: To make the dressing, on a pan, pour 5 ml olive oil and the shallots. Cook on low heat for about 5 mins. Caramelize the shallots. Once ready, blend to a fine puree with red wine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Let it cool. On a plate, drizzle the shallot dressing. Cut the fresh tomatoes in desired shapes. Arrange them along with the mesclun. Crumble goat cheese on the salad. Drizzle some more of the dressing on the salad and serve immedithe soup again and finish with cream and oil, and sweat the onions. Add the porcini ately. butter. Check for seasoning and serve mushrooms and cook for about 5 mins. hot. Season it well and cool the mixture. Chop Mint & Green Pea Soup them roughly and place them in a piping (Crema di peselli al profuma di menta) bag. Then cut the smoked cheese into a (Mint flavoured creamy green pea’s soup) Stuffed Spring Chicken baton shape, which could easily go (Pollastrella farcita ai porcini) through the chicken breast pocket. Ingredients: 500g frozen green peas, (Spring chicken stuffed with porcini mush- Now, pre-heat the oven to 180*c. Place a 50g sliced onions, 5g chopped garlic, 1 rooms, and served with sautéed garlic pot of water for boiling and add salt to it. sprig fresh thyme, 50g fresh mint leaves, spinach, and blueberry and gnocchi jus) Season the chicken with herbs. Slip in the 1l vegetable stock, 50ml fresh cream, 10g cheese and pipe the mushroom into the unsalted butter, 50ml olive oil, 10g salt, Ingredients: 1 boneless chicken breast, pocket. 50g porcini mushrooms, 10g chopped 10g crushed black pepper Heat up a new pan (preferably nononions, 5g chopped garlic, 15g smoked stick), add butter and oil, and pan fry the Method: Heat up a pot, add oil, onion cheese, 80g gnocchi mushrooms, 100g chicken breast for about a minute on each and sweat it for about a minute. Add gar- fresh spinach, 30g blueberries, 15g un- side. Then, place the chicken in the oven. lic and sweat it for another minute. Add salted butter, 100ml olive oil, 10g salt, 10g It will take about 8 mins to 10 mins to the green peas, and cook for about 3 min- crushed black peppercorn cook, depending on the size of the breast. utes. Drop in the thyme, pour the stock For the gnocchi, start with butter in a Method: To stuff the chicken, clean the nonstick pan, add the blueberries and and season it. Once the green peas have cooked, re- chicken breast, remove any excess fat, cook with a little bit of water. move and puree the green peas with fresh and make a pocket in the breast using a Then crush the berries using the back mint leaves. Strain into a pot or pan. Heat small paring knife. Heat up a pan, add of a spoon. Drop the gnocchi in the boil-

ing water and once they start floating, remove and add it into the pan with the berries. Cook them for about a minute. Place another pan with oil. Once hot, add chopped garlic and the spinach. Season with salt and remove. On a plate, arrange the spinach, gnocchi, and chicken breast. Serve hot.

Poached Pear Dessert (Red wine poached pear, with olive oil cake and mascarpone ice cream) Ingredients: For poached pear: 500ml red wine, 1 peeled green pear, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 1 fresh orange rind, 150g brown sugar. For mascarpone icecream: 100g castor sugar, 200g mascarpone cheese, 235ml heavy cream. For olive oil cake: 185g refined flour, 115g castor sugar, 3 lemon rinds, 12g baking powder, 125ml white wine, 80ml milk, 185ml extra virgin olive oil Method: To prepare the pears, peel them, place them in a pot and add all the ingredients. Make sure the pear is completely submerged in wine. Cook it on low heat for about 20 mins or until the pear has cooked. Remove the pear and cool it. Strain the wine and reduce it over low heat. Save the sauce for plating. To make the ice cream, mix all the ingredients together and pour it into an ice cream machine. Remove once set and store in the freezer. To make the cake, pre-heat the oven to 180 degree celsius. Sift baking powder and refined flour in a mixing bowl. Add sugar, olive oil, lemon rind and milk, and whisk them well. Slowly add in the flour and baking powder. Pour in the wine. Whisk the mixture well to avoid any lumps. Strain if need be. Apply butter to a baking pan. Bake for about 40-45 mins. For plating, cut a slice of the cake. Dust it with icing sugar, and place it on a plate. Slice the pears and arrange it on the plate beside the cake. Scoop out the mascarpone ice cream and place it near the cake. Drizzle the red wine sauce around and serve immediately.

Bath, bed linen in romantic colours

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Decorate your bedroom with attractive and alluring bed linens this Valentine’s Day. With the most romantic month of the year upon us customise a perfect romantic look in romantic colours and prints in bed sheets, bed covers, duvets, duvet Covers, towels, towel gift sets, shower curtains, soyabean duvets, anti-mite and anti-bacterial pillows, bath mats, blankets and more. Popular paisley patterns get a makeover in with bright hot pinks, deep rose, electric shades of purple and muted accents.

FASHION FIX Inspiration from jasmine

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‘The Gold Mogra’ collection by designers Monica Shah and Karishma Swali presents the perennial jasmine in opulent layers and in a thrilling medley of metal. It is rife with voluminous floor length anarkalis, original and lovingly handcrafted saris and richlyladen cholis. The collection has nuances of gold, silver and bronze in sculptural embroidery and high sheen borders. Floral motifs form the central theme of the collection that is reflected in bell-shaped silhouettes of multi-layered anarkalis and generously -bordered lehengas that have received a psychedelic reinvention. They come in handpicked shades of zinnia reds, lotus pinks, hydrangea blues, citrus greens and magnolia whites for the collection while vibrant pinks, corals, indigos and rust also up the ante. This, combined with exquisitely designed and hand embroidered blouses, play heavily on rich velvets, textured fabrics and metallic tones. It captures the ceremonious attributes of the mogra flower and making heirlooms out of seasonal creations. The designers have experimented widely with lace, silk, tulle. Taking inspiration from the Gompas of Ladakh, they recreate the architectural uberance through unconventional embroidery designs and motifs for the modern bride with an eye for minimalism.

Retro Collection

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Every week we keep talking about new fashion trends, new ideas to mix and match clothes and rules to follow or break. But how about we talk about a style you can always adopt, no matter what – The Retro Style. The fashion trend at the top of everyone’s minds right now is modern retro. Peppy prints and sustainable fabrics constructed into elegant style to create its exclusive collection. The ‘Retro’ Collection provides modern silhouettes and mixture of fabric choices that make this black & white fashion season’s greatest trend.

Go ethnic

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This wedding season, brace yourself and go ethnic with the most elite designs. There is a wide range to choose from including designer kurta pyjamas, Western kurta pyjamas, Indo-Western kurta pyjamas, Pathani kurta pyjamas, Jodhpuri suits, bandhgala and embroidered sherwani. Other accessories include mojris and jutties, stoles and safas.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014