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COLOUR NEXT
With ColourNext 2016, Asian Paints once again presents four defining trends for interior
decor with corresponding palettes which will reflect the mood of the coming year.
Amit Syngle, President, Asian Paints
Ltd. reveals the latest trends of
ColourNext2016 to Sonali Singh. Here
are insights on colours that will strongly
influence designs this year.
What has inspired the looks
this year and how have you
arrived at the trends?
We do an in-depth visual and secondary
research followed by multiple interactions
with experts from various industries to identify
the socio-economic changes around us in
India which spans over a period of 6 to 8
months and is conducted in 12 to 15 cities
across the country.
We spend a lot of time interacting with
people in various design fields, and this does
not just include architecture and interiors,
because trends spread over all aspects
of design and are not restricted to single
specialization.
These socio- economic changes reflect on
the lifestyles of people and go on to influence
the dcor people choose. Based on the
research findings and insights during various
interaction throughout the process, we arrive
at the most dominating trends which then
define the colours and decor for the year.
That is how we find trends for the year. Each
year, we forecast 4-5 trends with their supporting
palettes. The palette comprises of Colours,
Material, Finishes and Textures. This not only
helps architects and designers understand the
trends and its subtleties but works as inspiration
for their designs for the year.
Could you tell us more
about the colour schemes
for the year 2016 and the
background behind each of these
stories?
This year we have come up with four varied
stories that are slated to influence the design
world.
PROMOTION
1. Rekindle: Colours inspired from
natural dyes which brings in deep
rooted connections.
2. Flock: Analogous colous scheme
that brings in harmony to the palette.
3. Age of Creators: New age
primary colous that shake the mundane.
4. Explorer: The palette which brings
in the beauty of impermanence.
Tell me more about your first
story; Rekindle.
In a world that is obsessed with
innovation and new ideas, some people
have always sought the original. Today,
it is not hard to find more and more
people driven by that unwavering quest
for classic where objects, experiences
and spaces awaken a deeper emotion.
This is the story behind Rekindle.
What is the colour Palette
for this story?
Drawn from the living world
around us, natural dyes like Indigo and
Manjishtha form a part of this palette
along with materials like seasoned
wood, copper and terracotta.
Whats Flock about? And
the colour palette to go
with it?
Our second story, Flock, is about
bringing together different ideas. We
find that in todays world, thanks to
technology and the exposure to the
Internet, people do not want to stay
confined to just one space or idea.
They want to be a part of multiple
groups, so as to pursue various
passions at the same time. They do
fit into one slot and whenever the
need arises, they seamlessly move
on or flock to another group. This
collection speaks about zones that
seamlessly merge and have no sharp
lines demarcating specific spaces.
Colour Palette Includes Pastels,
fusing into each other with no sharp
contrasts.
Materials Plastics and Polymers.
Your third story is about
the age of creators.
What are its special features?
All the worlds a stage and all the
world, an audience. Technology
has broken down the hierarchy of
communication. Anyone who wants to
tell a story, can. Whether it is in 140
characters or in a photograph, a film
or in spoken word, we can reach out
to the world like never before.
This is the era of the creative
individual. The world is aligning to
the creative, celebrating the unique
with all its eccentricity. And, the
creative is breaking stereotypes
offbeat is the new normal, and normal
the new cool.
Colour Palette Includes Bold
and Bright Colours
Materials Anodized Aluminium,
Corian, High quality Plastic, Exposed
Concrete
 Tell us more about Explorer, your
fourth story.
The contemporary urban Indian is
breaking the mould. (S)he is shaking off years
of conditioning that equated growing up with
settling down. With more people leaving home
to find their feet, and the financial independence
that an open economy has enabled, this
generation is looking beyond the conventional
definitions of success. How much they earn isnt
as important as where they have been. And,
what they have experienced is more important
than what they have seen.
They are explorers, journeying forth. They see the
world through a kaleidoscope of experiences,
each one intensely lived and deeply observed,
moulding their story. Life is a carousel of
wonders, every turn unearths a new facet.

Colour Palette Includes Grey, interspersed

with Gold and Deep Purple
Materials Materials with bold patterns, floors
to create a layered look, Devore Fabric, Frosted
Acrylic, Pine Wood

EXPLORER: THIS BOLD LOOK IS

INSPIRED BY THE YOUNG WHO AGE OF THE CREATOR:
LOVE TO TRAVEL AND EXPERIMENT THIS LOOK IS EDGY, FRESH AND ARTSY

FLOCK: IT BRINGS TOGETHER

DIFFERENT INTEREST GROUPS AND
HELPS YOU TRAVEL SEAMLESSLY FROM
ONE INTEREST GROUP TO ANOTHER

REKINDLE: HELPS YOU REDISCOVER

YOUR ROOTS AND EMOTIONS
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2016

48
BRAVEHEART
Lisa Ray tells us how we should
all become the CEOs of
our health

ON THE COVER

32 72 78 88 107
Get The Love Actually What Successful How Do I Know If I Eat, Drink & Shrink
Glow Six couples share Women Do Am At Risk Of A Chef Kunal Kapur
Beauty shortcuts their stories from Take cues from the Heart Attack? gives tips on making
to get radiant skin in being strangers to best in the business All the answers you calorie-conscious
your 20s, 30s life partners for a complete need to know refreshments
and 40s work-life balance

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ALERT
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H O

SPRING AWAKENING
59

YOUR STYLE 59 Hello Spring her get fitter FAMILY ROOM

26 Beauty News Give your living 92 Super Grain 113 Family news
The latest products space a seasonal Up your diet with The latest research
to add to your vanity makeover the traditional and tips to keep your
bag 66 Detailing superfood: Ragi family happy
28 Beauty Upgrade Decor accessories to 94 Power Plants 115 Ask Shelja
Helpful tips to up take your home from Go all natural! We Tips to help your kids
your skincare regime drab to fab take you back to behave better
35 Fashion News ancient Ayurvedic 116 4 Ways To A
Latest trends in the REAL LIFE practices to better Happily Ever After
fashion universe 81 Cha Ching! your well-being Dont let lies, social
36 Fashion Upgrade A CEOs tips to media and number of
Get your lace game saving moolah YOUR KITCHEN exes do you apart
on, go minimalist and 82 Ask GH 98 A Modern Twist
some street style Your go-to place for To Taste IN EVERY ISSUE
inspiration career and Food + Fusion = 16 Editors Letter
38 On The Go relationship advice Fabulous flavours 18 Your Letters COVER CREDITS
Get the lowdown on 106 MmmMorning Showing some major
how to wear your YOUR BODY Pack your brekkie reader love
Photographed
by Avinash Gowariker;
sweat pants to a 84 Find Calm with protein and fibre 20 Contributors Meet Styling by Aakanksha
formal evening do. Amidst Chaos 108 Food news the faces behind our Agarwal; Hair and
46 What To Wear Take a minute and a Get the best of the features makeup by Meghna
latest in gourmet Butani
Ideas for the perfect trip to an aquarium 138 At My House
date night ensemble to calm yourself universe With comedian Aditi Clothes:
86 Health News 109 Lunchbox Goes Mittal
Dress; Taniya Khanuja

YOUR HOME The latest in the Gourmet

56 The Power of wellness realm The humble tiffin
Solo Flight 90 How I Got My with a twist: Change
Tales and tips from Body Back things up for your
well-travelled women Meet a marathon little one
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STEP OUT OF YOUR

COMFORT ZONE AND...

CARPE DIEM
GH WEEKEND 2016

ome
Every afternoon We should all bec wn
o
the CEOs of our
when my son gets health: Lisa Ra
y
back home from (pg 48)

school, I get a
phone call.
SOME DAYS MY 11-YEAR-OLD HAS A STORY TO TELL ME ABOUT
HOW HE DEALT WITH A BULLY, some days it is to share a new discovery
they made in class, often times it is an update on Star Wars, and once in a pg 56
while, a demand for the latest candy, game or a light saber.
Each day at work, I await this call. I look forward to hearing my childs Whatever you do in
voice and be enveloped in that warm feeling only he can bring. I savour life, do it to express
these moments knowing that soon hes going to be a teen and find more yourself rather than
interesting people to chat with after school. Hes already threatening me impress anyone - Meher
with Tweenage rebellion, but my son has taught me an important lesson: Pudumjee, chairperson,
Carpe Diem. Seize the moment. Thermax (What
In my long years of working for newspapers and magazines, I am only now
Successful Women Do,
getting a hang of how one does it. When the people in your life are growing If you dont pg 78
up, growing older, have been moving on, moving away. In times of change. know how to
That is when the biggest life lessons are learnt.
pick stocks,
For you, dear readers, the change in Good Housekeeping may seem invest in
somewhat like that. You have perhaps grown up with us, laughed and
celebrated, felt inspired and moved by our stories. It is now time to move
mutual funds
ahead, with us, and seize the moment, once again. Kalpana
Weve tried to pack this issue with ideas to make you more successful at Morparia
work and at home; so you can let in the sunshine, have fun with your kids, (pg 81)
spend memorable moments with your partner, wow your guests and build
a beautiful life. Our team has worked hard to create a smarter format. Weve
had fun in the process, and we hope you will too. Tell us what you think,
send us your ideas, thoughts, the bouquets and the brickbats. Were eager to
hear. And a very happy Womens Day to all you lovely ladies!

PRIYAMVADA KOWSHIK Avocados are packed with good fats, fibre

and vitamins, Kunal Kapur, pg 107
MANAGING EDITOR

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YOUR LETTERS Flab To Fab KNOW AND CURE
The January 2016 issue of GH was
I was totally shattered when
fabulous as usual, with an interesting mix
I read Lily's story about how
of articles. This year, my resolution was to
lose weight, so the feature "Diets she found her voice. I'm a
Decoded" really inspired me. I learnt grandmother of two cute
many new things which I had never heard angels, aged 9 years and
of. Today, I stick to a simple diet of less 7 years. The younger one is a
salt, less sugar, less oil and consisting of wonderful child who chats
nutrient-rich foods. I also follow a regular away with her family. She
workout regime amounting to at least half keeps mum as soon as she
an hour of exercise. Thanks GH. steps foot outside the house.
Reshama Kazi, Pune We thought of as her shy and
introvert but we never
thought that it could be a
disorder. But now we have to
do our research and study
very well so that she can lead
a comfortable life. We've
planned to meet her teach-
ers, her friends to know her
TURN OFF THAT behaviour. And if something
is wrong, we'll take immedi-
PHONE ate action and help. I thank
Though Turn Off That Email App
was just a small piece of news in the you GH for publishing a story
February 2016 issue, it carried a lot on such rare disorder that
of weight as I have experienced this seems to be very normal and
first-hand about 15 days back. Since
everything in life comes at a price,
by virtue of holding a senior
Be Drink Safe
I read the feature Drink Pure, Eat Pure
by the time we get to know
about it, it is difficult to cure.
position in the Government of India, at a very apt time, when I was thinking of Poonam Bansal, Gurgaon
I am bound to remain connected sharing my nightmarish experience in
with the entire country through Gujarat, with team GH. Since we were
email and social media, which
travellers, we just opted for the best-
brings unwanted, undesirable but
unavoidable stress. However,
looking restaurant to eat at. The menu
I experienced the ultimate bliss of card boasted of delicacies at exorbitant
life recently when I holidayed with prices. Nursing the typical Indian
my family in the Andaman Islands mentality of If its expensive, it ought to
for 10 days. There was no Internet be good, we had our meals and ended up
coverage and after four decades, with an acute form of diarrhea. Since it
I once again experienced the joy of seemed extremely strange in view of the
a clear blue sky, blue sea and a quality of the restaurant, we played back
beautiful sunset. I was so de- the sequence of events to reach to the
stressed there that the poet in me
root-cause of the ailment and it turned
also woke up after years and I wrote
something new. I suggest
out to be the water. I have come to the
everybody give technology a break conclusion that if we can spend
from time to time, and spend time thousands of rupees on food, it is
with your family in natural necessary to spend an extra few on clean
surroundings. potable water too!
Rajneesh Batra, Delhi Anju Khetarpal, Ghaziabad

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 Confidence Booster
First of all, my best wishes to Manjira Dutta for her future endeavors. I have
admired her charming picture on the Editors Letter page. GH has always been
inspiring and I have always tried to gather more courage and positivity from
each issue. I am a working mother of two children but have never really felt
satisfied in what I do as a profession. Its only because of financial stability that
I stick with it. So after reading so many success stories in GH, this Christmas I
decided to take a risk. I decided to do something I love. I took an order to bake
a 15kg Christmas cake. I cant tell you how nervous I was. But it was a big
success and led to many subsequent orders. More than the monetary gain, the

Made For Love satisfaction and the sense of achievement it gave me will go a long way in
making me a more confident and satisfied person. I would like to thank you for
While going through your
being a constant source of inspiration and motivation.
Valentines Special issue and
Deepti Gupta Devikar, Gurgaon
with all the hype around the
day and gifts that are shared, it
made me thoughtful whether FLOWER POWER PACKED WITH
my husband who doesnt The Valentine-special issue of Good
believe in all this hype, will
FANTASTIC IDEAS
Housekeeping was superb. The floral GH has carved a niche in the areas
even remember this day. My trends focussed in 'Your Home' section of home, health and happiness.
husband has always been a were truly magnificent. It is amazing how The USP of the magazine is that it
very practical person who nature can inspire designs. While nature provides sustainable and eco-
doesnt indulge in mushy rejuvenates our senses when we are out in friendly home solutions. Today
things, but he has been my the woods, it inspires us to create lovely city homes have undergone a
rock, and a great support. A nooks and corners within our living spaces radical transformation. The
as well. Why can't we paint the walls of our wonderful International and
few days back, when he was
cities and towns in these gorgeous floral Indian home ideas featured in GH
out of town, we were
hues. Not only do they appear pleasing to really help us upgrade our homes.
exchanging the usual morning our eyes, they will also act as a stress-buster
greetings over Whatsapp, and Thank you for your guidance, as it
amidst the crazy traffic. Hope our urban helped me revamp my home for
he simply said, Its difficult to planners and municipal corporations read Valentines Day a great surprise
believe that there was a life your magazine and take a cue. for my husband.
without you. Just a simple Srinath H. R., Bengaluru Neeru Agarwal, Delhi
sentence but it touched my
heart, given the fact that we
had an arranged marriage and
celebrated our 14th anniversary
recently. Sometimes gestures
or words mean a lot, may be
more than the gifts. I now
believe any day can be
Valentines Day!
Ritwika Roy Mutsuddi, Mumbai

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Congratulations to the editorial team of Good Housekeeping for a new, refreshed
GH. The feature titled The Power Of Awe was very informative, easy-to-read and
extremely helpful. In fact, I consider it as a source of wisdom and common sense,
which, in the long run, will help us lead a better life. As always, I love to read and
follow the house section in the magazine which is full of appealing dcor ideas, tips
and colour trends. Great new look! Beena Mathur, Pune

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 Meet some of the faces behind this months stories
S H G OW
I NA
AV A AK
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RI
KE R
WHO: Photographer,
Braveheart
At 19, he dropped
out of college to
pursue his passion for
photography. He has
since lent his lens to
several film posters,
fashion editorials and
portraitures.
HIS WORK
I was a budding
photographer when
Lisa Ray was at the
peak of her career. So,
it was a high point
for me to finally get
to work with her on
an exclusive project.
Given what she is
going through, she
looks so amazing, is
energetic and a delight
to work with.
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N KS H A A NJ U KTA
A G SA B ME
AS
AR
U
WA
L
WHO: Stylist, WHO: Writer,
Braveheart Solo Flight
A celebrity stylist She is a traveller,
by profession, shes writer, photographer
been at the game for 4 and a feminist
years now. Her design researcher. Presently
sensibilities and style she is working on a
take from her love of project called SWBT
monochrome, (Single Woman
vintage finds and old Budget Travel) to
Hollywood dressing. explore questions of
gender and public
HER WORK space, travel, fun and
This months safety in India. HER WORK
cover shoot was an
absolute breeze! Lisas HER WORK
infectious energy and Working on the
Ashutoshs creative story helped me write
genius were a great about and celebrate
combo and made for the amazing female
beautiful images. travellers who are
pushing boundaries
and challenging
gender stereotypes by
travelling solo. was great fun!
G H NA B U
T
AN
I
WHO: Hair and
makeup artist,
Braveheart
She has been working
as a makeup artist for
the last 13 years with
celebrities and has
done a lot of editorial
fashion work. She is
among the top ten
bridal makeup artists
in the country.
Lisa brings beautiful
energy on the set and
to all those that
surround her. I got an
opportunity to play
around with different
hair and makeup
looks according to
Photograph (Sanjukta Basu): ALEKS KROTOSKI
changes in location
and outfits. Overall, it
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WE TRIED

LIP SERVICE
During transitional weather, Just like probiotics help your
chapped lips can be a huge let digestive system, they help your
down. So, heres a mini-guide
skin too! According to the Journal
to lip balms. Try these...
of Clinical Microbiology, skincare
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the science is the same as its
gourmet counterpart: they help
FOR INSTANT MOISTURE: keep out bad bacteria in the skin
Lotus Strawberry Lip Balm, `125;
Suitable for all skin types: the and lock the good in. And beauty
strawberry extract (a natural and skincare brands have come
antioxidant) helps give your pout a
soft, supple and healthy look. out with topical creams to assist
in just that.

TRY: Clinique Redness

Solutions Makeup Broad
Spectrum SPF 15, `1,850;
minence Organic Skin
Care Clear Skin Probiotic
PROBIOTIC
S Moisturizer, `4,999;
E
TO NIX HELP SO OT H Aurelia Probiotic
NE
DRYNESS FOR A DASH ACNE PRO Skincare Cell Revilatise
Kama Ayurveda OF COLOUR SKIN
Rose lip balm, Nivea Care Rose M `4,450.
`455; and Colour (in
It has organic red), `190; Go
bees wax and back to the
rose extracts basics. This
(which is great if lip balm has TREND ALERT
you have sensi- Provitamin B5
tive skin) which helps
to give a lock and seal
nourished pout. in moisture.

This spring take on the colours of the

TO ZAP AWAY CHAPPED LIPS
The Natures Co. Sugar Lips Lychee
Lip Scrub, `595; Need natural yet
ocean... Theres no one single best
colour for you but contrasting
shades help bring out and highlight
your eye colour. Blues as opposed to
the classic black give a softer look to
warm brown eyes.
Heres a start-up kit:
Photographs: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

intensive treatment? Just take a

dollop and rub in circular motions. Lakm Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Duos, `520;
LOral Paris Superliner Gel Intenza Sapphire Blue, `770;
ColorBar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick, `850;
FOR EASY APPLICATION
Organic Harvest pomegranate
lip balm, `149; Infused
with natural bees TIP
wax, it helps reduce
dryness and comes
In case youre not looking to go all out blue,
in an easy-to-use
pot (making it
start with lining just the waterlines. Using blue
easy to spot in your
handbag).
shades more or less gives the same effect as
black, but in a less strong way.
-Compiled by Ayushi Thapliyal
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HARAD
S
ASK DR

STAY
Dr Jaishree Sharad
SAFE
Dermatologist and
Author #LabelSmarts
Found in colour cosmetics such as lipsticks,
WHAT: LEAD eyeliners, and eye shadows. Even though it
can seem harmless, over time cumulative
application is a problem. Lead is a neurotoxin
I have dry and ne hair. I and excessive exposure can cause
developmental and reproductive issues and
like to colour it often and
is harmful to pregnant women and growing
experiment with different children. Look for lead acetate on labels, but
treatments. Whats the best be wary as its mostly unlabelled especially if
way to increase volume and the content is beyond permissible levels. If
prevent long-term damage? youre not too sure about what youre using,
reserve your product for special occasions
Hair being your crowning glory,
and advise young girls to avoid using
you wouldnt want it to be frizzy and
lipsticks till theyre older.
scanty. So start taking preventive
measures. Ideally, experimenting
too often with your hair is not a
good idea. You will end up with
brittle hair and weak roots over
a period of time. However, if you Beauty Hack
still want to carry on, make sure
you have a high protein diet to
strengthen your hair so it can EYEBROW
withstand the onslaught of chemical
treatments. You could take 5mg of
biotin everyday. Take supplements
QUICK FIX
of iron and vitamin D3 if you are
deficient in them. Use shampoos
and conditioners meant for colour
treated hair. Use serums containing
peptides Capixyl, aminexil, which
will help strengthen hair and
prevent dryness and frizz. You
may apply egg and aloe vera
on your hair for 10 minutes and
rinse. They are good conditioners.
Warm coconut oil is also a natural
conditioning agent for hair.
Just like highlights give your hair dimension
Photographs: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

and an illusion of thickness, its the same for

HAVE A QUESTION?
E-MAIL: GHINDIA@INTODAY.COM
your eyebrows. You can either use a lighter
shade to highlight your brows or use a darker
one to fill them in. Dont have a highlighter?
Use a powder eyeshadow that is one shade
lighter than your brows.
TRY: LOral Paris Magic Lumi Highlighter, `2,600;
Este Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Brow Lift
Duo, `1,650

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 GET THE GLOW

Lusting after that elusive radiance that renders makeup useless?

Youve come to the right place.
by MEGHNA KRIPLANI

Photograph: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

It is a rare woman who has made peace with dull skin.

Not her? Youre in luck. Because here we have a lowdown
on all that you need to make sure you are forever
luminous age no bar!
IF YOURE IN YOUR 20s
It is such a thrill to be young and carefree. That said, if you
are careless with your skin, even youth cant stop that natural
glow from vanishing. Which is why

GUARD YOUR SKIN AGAINST ACNE

If you are prone to acne, take a trip
to a dermatologists office, suggests
Mumbai-based Dr Rashmi Shetty,
celebrity aesthetic physician and author
of Age Erase. Its much easier to nip
acne in the bud than it is to treat the
scars they leave behind, she adds.
REMEMBER, OILY SKIN ALSO
REDUCES GLOW
If your sebum production is out of whack,
Shetty suggests using a cleanser
designed for oily skin types followed by a
lightweight moisturizer. Try these:
Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam
(`600); Bioderma Sebium Purifying
Foaming Gel (`1,299); Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion (`300 approx); Plum
Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer (`450)

EMBRACE VITAMIN C
This potent antioxidant improves skin texture, wards off pigmentation,
protects against oxidative damage caused by the suns rays, and of course,
imparts a glow that will make your heart sing. Vitamin C works better
topically for the skin than it does orally, says Dr Kiran Lohia, a Delhi-based
dermatologist. Moreover, to see the results you must use a product that
has at least 10% of the vitamin, she adds. Apply it during the day,
underneath your sunscreen, suggests Shetty.
Try these: Dr Reddys Strea C10 capsules (`1,400 approx); or Kiehls
Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate (`4,500).

Vitamin C improves skin texture, wards off

pigmentation and protects against oxidative damage
caused by the suns rays and gives a glow!

TREAT YOUR SKIN TO ALPHA-HYDROXY ACIDS

Do away with dead skin cells at night, by using good ol
AHAs. These naturally-occurring compounds exfoliate
much like scrubs, except theyre gentler, says Lohia.
Few to try: Sesderma Acglicolic Liposomal Serum, which
features glycolic acid a type of AHA along with
Vitamin C (`2,500); Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion
Correction Pads that have 10% glycolic acid (`2,728).
 30s
YO U R ST Y L E beauty wise

IF YOURE IN YOUR
Now this is a big decade. Big roles at work, bigger
responsibilities at home, and on top of that, ghastly pollution
your skin has a lot to handle. The casualty? Radiance, of
course! The solution...
HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE
You must feed your skin, especially at
night, says Shetty. Find moisturizers with
skin brightening and anti-ageing ingredients
like kojic acid, niacinamide, vitamin E and C,
she adds.
Try these: Olay Total Effects 7 in One Anti-
Ageing Night Cream (`749); Dermalogica
PowerBright TRX Pure Night moisturizer
(`7,295), both of which have niacinamide.
CORRECT WITH RETINOL
This vitamin A derivative increases
cell-turnover which means buh-bye fine
lines, dullness, and hello youthful glow. Lohia
suggests using a retinol preparation with
ferulic acid - an antioxidant found in plants.
If youre using retinol, you cant skip
sunscreen, cautions Shetty. Retinol makes
the skin sensitive and vulnerable to the sun,
so not wearing sunscreen isnt an option,
she adds.
Try these: Ranbaxy Yugard Cream, which
features retinol in a cream base (`985); Dr
Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic Acid + Retinol
Brightening Solution (`6,780).
USE UNDER-EYE CREAMS
Ideally you should start using an under-eye
cream in your late 20s, says Lohia. Choose
one which is big on moisture, adds Shetty.
Try these: Kaya Brightening and Firming
Eye Cream (`990) it combines peptides with
hyaluronic acid; Clinique Smart Custom-
Repair Eye Treatment (`3,500) which
brightens with vitamin C and fruit extracts.

In case you havent started using eye creams in your

mid-20s, dont worry. Just start now.

IF YOURE IN YOUR
That skincare Rx from
40s
when you were in your 30s
its time to amp it up.
Oestrogen in the body
drops considerably in this
decade, which has a direct
impact on your skins
moisture levels, explains
Lohia. Low moisture equals
no glow. So...
THROW OUT DRYING
SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Youve got to be gentle with your
skin. So no more foaming cleansers
or washing your face four to five
times a day, says Lohia. Just
washing twice is enough, and you
must only trust a cleansing oil or milk
to do the job.
Try these: Forest Essentials Delicate
Facial Cleanser Purifying Soya Milk
(`895); The Body Shop Moisture
White Shiso Cleansing Oil, (`1,095).
MAKE ROOM FOR A MOISTURE
SURGE IN YOUR REGIMEN
Before you roll your eyes, remember
this: Hydration is key to glowing skin.
Which is why, Lohia suggests using
rosehip oil along with your usual
line-up at night. Rosehip oil creates
a barrier on your skin, thus ensuring
moisture does not escape, she says.
Bonus: Its also rich in essential fatty
acids that keep the skin hydrated
and plump.
Try these: Life-Flo Pure Rosehip
Seed Oil (`390); Natio Ageless
Rosehip Oil (`1,190).

Include HA in your skins diet. Its safe, suits all skin types and helps moisturize, says Shetty. Naturally occurring in the
BUZZWORD: skin and joints, it binds moisture together. However, as we age HA levels diminish, compromising skins elasticity. Go for
HYALURONIC
ACID (HA) a stand-alone HA serum, or for combination of retinol and HA, says Lohia. Try these: Vichy Liftactiv Retinol HA Total
Wrinkle Renovating Procedure Care (`1,990); Cosmedica Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum (`2,000).

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BEDAZZLE
YOUR OUTFIT
Brooches are very popular
in India, they often find
a place on our lehengas
or saris. This accessory
has also made its way to
strappy dresses, jackets
and wedding gowns. Pair
a bold piece with a simple
shirt or a summer dress to
Indigo cotton kurta, Nigarish at Jaypore.com, `4,500 lift the outfit. (Clockwise)
1. Dragonfly Brooch,
Indigo cotton trousers, Indian Roots, `3,350
Tifany Enchant, price on
request. 2. Estoc Brooch,
Prerto, `4,300.
3. Hummingbird brooch,
Heirlooms Ever Af After,
`16,564.
Indigo dyeing has made a comeback this season, in the form of
shirts, denims and even shoes. Not only is this trend eco-friendly but
its revival brings with it the ruggedness seen in the latest Denim &
Supply Ralph Lauren campaign featuring Ruby Rose. The techniques
used with the fabric in block printing and shibori is becoming
popular again. Pair a simple block printed palazzo with a white or
black top for a comfortable day out. Cotton World, 11:11, Fabindia, BOLD IS
L
Jayati Goenka and Anokhi are few brands that offer indigo dyed BEAUTIFU
natural fabrics in India.

GEOMETRY
IS FUN
SPOTTED Mathematics
makes an entry into
the fashion industry
with geometrical shapes
that have inspired
minimalist jewellery. Be
Blogging in India is proving to be a great it triangles, circles, linear
platform for sartorialists to make a foray lines or even the layered,
into the industry. We bring you one feminine neckpieces,
blogger that caught our attention. delicate midi rings or
even elaborate statement
Shivani Patil, who goes under the name,
neckpieces! Its a
The F-Drug. She is based out of Mumbai simple
imple w way to add to your
and has over 66,000 followers on wardrobe without
doing too much!
Instagram. In this post, she is wearing a coat
(Top to bottom)
by Dorothy Perkins (via Jabong) in the 1. Tassel
Pantone colour of the year Rose Quartz, pendant,
Forever 21, `739;
and a grey top and light blue jeans from
2. Multistrand
Forever 21. necklace, H&M,
`699; 3. Cordoba
MY PERSONAL STYLE IS VERY CHIC AND CLEAN. I LIKE IT WHEN MY OUTFIT Necklace,
Malvika Vaswani,
M
MAKES A STATEMENT WITHOUT BEING TOO LOUD. For this look, I went heavy
`8,450.
on the makeup because when your outfit is as simple as mine is, you need
something that will take your look up a notch. One thing needs to draw the
attention. If my outfit is heavy or a lot is going on with it, I prefer to keep my
makeup minimal and vice versa. Im wearing a blush pink coat because
layering with different coats is the best way to look stylish and keep warm
at the same time!

-Compiled by Akanksh Bhatia march

h 2016
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YO U R ST Y L E fashion upgrade

SHOE
STOPPER
Lace it up
Trainers have walked
out of the gym and are
no longer just running
shoes. A pair that
was once restricted to
workouts has made it 4
as a wardrobe essential.
Theyre comfortable and
can be worn any which 2

way. Pick whatever floats TREND DECODED

your boat: with leather 3

accents, a hint of colour

or go all white! Check
out our fashion feature
p 38 for more wardrobe
inspiration:
Pink Chuck
Taylor, Converse,
`5,100
Less is officially
more this season.
LOOK LEFT
1. Nishka Lulla
2. Nishka Lulla
3. & 4. Anand Bhushan
Minimalism is defined as a style or technique that is characterised by extreme
sparseness and simplicity. So it is time to crop out complicated designs, garish colours
and elaborately detailed outfits. Maintain a sleek look with clean lines and try colour
blocking if you feel adventurous. Designers like Ruchika Sachdeva, Anavila, Nishka
Lulla, Anand Bhushan and Wendell Rodricks are just a few of those taking the Indian
fashion scene to white, black and beige look the best, experiment with different fabrics
like lace, net and linen.

G TO T
BRIN S
WE HE MO
U T S I V E
YO RES
IMP S FROM
K
LOO INDIAN
High tops, Zara, THE T FAIR.
`4 750
`4,750 AR
THE INDIAN ART FAIR

1. ROOSHAN, Art
Exhibitor,
2.ARCHANA SINGH,
Art Enthusiast
3. CAMILLE
BEAUFILLS, art
enthusiast
4. SONAL SOOD,
White suede Jewellery
sneakers, Vans,
`4,750
designer.

-Compiled by Akanksha Bhatia

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ON
THE
GOWhen it comes to
your everyday-wear,
comfort trumps all. It
is now all about
COMFORT taking what you are
wearing from studio
GLAM to street and vice
Pair printed high
waisted culottes with versa! Whether you
crisp cut sleeve white
turtle neck. And then
are on school duty, a
throw on a hoodie for business meeting,
some comfort. If
youre too lazy to
running the errands
change for an evening or out for drinks,
do, just put on a pair
of strappy heels and
performance - wear
youre good to go. has become
TOP, BooHoo at Koovs. wardrobe staple.
com, `798; Culottes,
Label Ritu Kumar, photographs by IRINA USOVA
`3,450; Hoodie, styled by GUL GARG
Aeropostale, `2,599;
Block Heels, Vanilla
Moon, `5,490;
Bracelets, Koovs.com,
`495; Watch, United
Colors of Benetton,
Stylists own.
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UTILITARIAN
CHIC
Layer a military green
jacket with a grey
jumper and black
tights. Throw on a
bright pop coloured
sling bag. Take the
look from a day outing
at the farmers market
to a spin cycle class.

T-shirt, Bhane, `700;

Tights, Nike, price
upon request;
Cover-up, Zara, `3,490;
Sunglasses, Quay at
Koovs.com, `2,999;
Bracelets, H&M, `1,299
(Set of 3); Earring and
Sling bag, both
Accessorize, `795
and `1,945.
YO U R ST Y L E fashion files

on a hectic
day, take
this look
from the gym
to grocery
shopping
or to run
errands.

GAME
ON
Don this look to
channel your inner
supermodel. Keep
your top layered
in grey scale and pair
with baby blue
cropped joggers.
Complete the look
with a brown leather
backpack and
plimpsolls.
Ganji, Superdry,
`3,490; Cardigan, GAP,
`2,999; Joggers,
Aeropostale, `1,999;
Studs, Accessorize,
`695; Backpack, Paris
Belle at Koovs.com,
`1,699; Shoes, Zara,
`2,990
 YO U R ST Y L E fashion files

NEUTRAL
SET TINGS
Heading out for a
lunch meeting? Tame
a nautical stripped
gym ganji and a royal
blue jersey skirt with a
camel-toned gilet.

T-shirt, GAP, `1,499;

Gilet, Top Shop at
Jabong.com, `5,200;
Sunglasses, H&M,
`1,799; Bracelets,
House of Tuhina,
`1,550
YO U R ST Y L E fashion files

CHECK MATE
This outfit is a must-
have wardrobe staple
for when you take a
vacation. The classic
white and black are
perfect for day
sightseeing. And then
throw on a bomber
jacket in the evening.

Jacket, H&M, `18,999;

Pants, Kanelle by
Kanika Jain, `4,700;
Earrings, Pipa+Bella at
Koovs.com, `500
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Athleisure
is all about
taking
your
athlectic
wear from
the gym to
leisure.

BACK
TO BLACK
Last minute plans?
Throw on a mesh skirt
with your jumper and
a pair of high top
sneakers. Keep a
leather envelope
clutch in your car for
such eleventh hour
appointments. Add a
long gold charm to
complete the look.

Sweatshirt, United
Colors of Benetton at
Lifestyle, `3,299; Skirt,
Rohit Gandhi + Rahul
Khanna, price upon
request; Ring, Fayon at
Koovs.com, `349;
Necklace, Kanelle by
Kanika Jain, `3,500;
Bag, Cord, `3,800;
Shoes, New Look at
Koovs.com, `2,695

Text: Ayushi Thapliyal;

Makeup: Punam Ekka
Hair stylist: Ramesh
Model: Polina at Purple Thoughts Agency
YO U R ST Y L E fashion files

PASTEL ADD ONS

POWER Want to add an athletic casual flare
to your wardrobe? Heres what you
Have a golf date with
can throw on and give your look a
your partner or a
fresh new twist!
brunch with your
running buddies? Put
together this baby
blue ensemble and
style it with a colourful
scarf. Top it off with a
vizer, a clutch and
tennis shoes.
Dress, Rohit Gandhi +
Rahul Khanna, price
upon request; Cap,
Kappa at Lifestyle, `499;
Bracelets, Fayon at
Koovs.com; Scarf,
Shingora, `3,995; Shoes,
Zara, `3,490.

Sparkle
stole, India
Circus
`2,240

Dazzler
Watch, Blue tinted sunglasses,
Guess, Maui Jim, `15,000
`13,500

Brown
sling bag,
La Martina,
price on
request
Knit shoe, Nike, `11,795

Sometimes all
you need is
one accessory Potli bag,
Viari,
`2,000
to amp up
your look.
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NOW TRENDING

FOOTSIE
Metallic, Dainty or clunky,
Dont throw away that college take your pick!
sweatshirt just yet. Match it with a
pair of shorts. These basics have
achieved cult status among A-listers!
Wear your sweatshirt with thigh high
boots or even military combat boots.
Thats what lampshading is about! If
you live in the warmer parts of the
country, ace the look with an
enlarged tee and sneakers!

If youre planning to go to work in a

pretty girl dress, turn to these polka
dot wedges. They promise to add an
element of fun and flirty!
Poka dot wedges, Taramay, `5,999

F SHION
Kangana Ranaut Kendall Jenner Zendaya STO
Experiment with androgyny and
try these brogues. Pair them with
tailored trousers as well as dresses!
MIX AND MATCH Metallic brogues, Clarks, `29,000

Not sure what to wear for that surprise

candlelight dinner with your partner?
Weve curated pieces for you that can be
paired in case you want to go all out
or just want simple comfort. Want to keep things simple yet
Footwear, handbags, and dresses: comfy? Then go back to the basics.
Leather laced shoes, VAPH, `5,999
Theres something for everyone
depending on your mood!
Its all about
metallic hues this
A pair of striped pastel-hued pumps, season, and we want
because women, not girls, should have all your shoes to shine
the fun! Your regular tan pair be damned. as bright as you!
Striped pumps, Aldo, `7,999 Metallic sandals,
FabAlley, `2,200

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YS
SA

A
NID
2

Sling bag, Marie Claire by Bata, Nida Mahmood

`2,999 Fashion Designer
3 @nidamahmoodnm

TAN Go the choli way...

BUCKET The cholis a silhouette that has
I,
BAG, VIAR been around forever. And with
`5,000 changes in design perspective
the choli has become trendy
Soda pop bag, Accessorize, again! So give your regular

ARM CANDY `3,695 blouse a skip and team your

saree with a choli instead. It
Because you need a little something to enhance works very well with skirts.
your complete outfit Try teaming it up with an
1. Everyone wants a little bit of BLING
Indo-Western variation. Dont
2. BOSS LADY, we know you like to carry your
world with you. Swap your regular holdall for this be afraid to team it with your
bucket-bag-meets-tote. jeans as well!
3. A FAILSAFE OPTION that will pair well with
literally anything you wear. We recommend you HAVE A QUESTION?
pair it with your most glamorous dress! E-MAIL GHINDIA
@INTODAY.COM
4. Going the INDIAN ROUTE, then go all out with
this brocade clutch. Brocade clutch, Princess K,
`3,000

DATE NIGHT

DRESS CODE
Keep the colour palette in rich
shades of love

Its a
RESS A classic red flattering
LET D
SCAR ITH 3D NTS, Dolce & tone for
W HME
ELLIS 7,490 Gabbana- Indian skin
EMB EMN, `1 esque lace
HU tone and SS,
dress, which MAXI DRE X,
the sequins QUIRK BO
reveals just the HED
EMBELLIS , add to the `18,500
right amount DRESS
O
PLATIN 0
UR, party
of skin.. `18,00 mood.
Team it
with a
palazzo
for an
Indo-
western
look.

CROCHET
Heres a gown that literally DRESS, For the bohemian at heart, this
promises to make you feel FABALLEY, is easy breezy maxi promises to
like a star. Lady, the world is `2,200 turn heads when you enter
your red carpet! any room.

-Compiled by Karishma Rajani

march 2016 G H 47
 Lisa
Ray BR AVE
Lisa Ray is a lot of things. Fearless. Sorted. Calm.
Conscious. Passionate. AND YES, BEAUTIFUL. She has
always gone with the flow, even before it became a
COOL THING TO SAY. Read on, as she imparts an important
lesson in winning at life. By Ayushi Thapliyal

A
s Lisa begins glamming up for her
shoot, she shares the latest news
that has buzzed on her phone:
The Goa Legislative Assembly
declares reclassification of coconut
trees as a plant. Its also the day when an already
dead Bryde whale washes up the Juhu shore and
we have an exceptionally clear birds-eye view
of it. We discuss it for a while, the importance
of conserving nature and how humans are
mindlessly destroying it. We also talk about her
ongoing battle with blood cancer and how she
isnt a slave to the diagnosis. By self-care and
treatment shes eradicated those odds that were
stacked up against her. She also happens to be in
the middle of promotions for her latest movie Ishq
Forever. That sets the tone for the day - how its
important to conserve what we have, take control
and harness our own power. And that is exactly
how Lisas lived her life - shes taken charge, kept
it real and is unfazed by the craziness of all the
things her career brought on. She says so herself:
theres a big life beyond films and all that goes
with it.
On living unconventionally
She quite literally stumbled into acting and her
career is a case of complete serendipity. Her story
is what dreams are made of: Being spotted and
then unlimited offers from the massive, glitzy
world of cinema. But, her film choices have been
a far cry from the traditional 90s theatrical song
and dance routines. I first came to India in the
90s, and films back then werent very aspirational,
she shares. Although it worked for a lot of people,
it just didnt work for her. What we have today on
the other hand is a completely new phenomenon
where boys and girls come prepared and aim to
want to be a part of Bollywood. Even the content
and subjects of film and film-making is changing,
she adds. The theatrical nature of the Indian film
industry then, led her to say no more often than
yes. Nothing about me is mainstream, even when Clothes Courtesy: White dress, The Label Life; Accessories, Pookari.com
other people wanted to slot me in that category I
didnt see myself fit in there, she shares. I dont
have any agenda, I dont control things but every
choice I have made has been instinctive.
The first Hindi film I said yes to was Kasoor,
and that sort of set the tone for my career. It was an
extremely unconventional film at the time.
And the story line was much ahead of its time,
she shares. The film did well and more offers
started pouring her way, but destiny had other
things planned for her. After a point I felt that I
was suffocating in Mumbai, because I became a
victim of my own brand (though we never spoke
of it then). There were two choices, either be a
commercial heroine or a glam doll. None of which

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Photographs by Avinash Gowariker;
Sourcing & Styling by Aakanksha Agarwal;
Makeup and Hair by Meghna Bhutani

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Her family: Lisa with her husband; On
her wedding day; As a child; With her
mother; With her father.
ON STAYING FIT AND ACTIVE
Its a lot of work at 43, let me tell you that! I do my yoga, I work out, I do weights. I do a lot of
hiking in Hong Kong. And take on many retreats in a year: Ayurvedic and meditation retreats.
I actually love staying active. I do yoga here (in Mumbai) every morning, but my only
complaint is lack of walking, I love to walk! Delhi is better for walking. When Im in Hong
Kong, my husband and I go for a hike every weekend.
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Ive been instinctive...I wanted to
do certain things at certain phases of my
life because they made sense to me then.
she was in her own personal life and
couldnt relate to and she decided to
leave. So, the way I describe my life
is that it is very split screen: Every
time my public persona has been
doing one thing, privately the reality
has been the complete opposite,
she adds.
Circumstances in my life later
brought me back to India. But that
back-and-forth wasnt just about the
career, she says pointing out that
there is a life beyond that. In the 90s
people perceived me as someone
who was glamorous and sexy, at the
same time I was not-so-secretly but
privately in my apartment, reading
books for six months and taking
off to long retreats, she adds. The
unconventional route, although not
deliberate, has been what she wanted:
I have been very instinctive in my
life, I wanted to do certain things at
certain phases of my life because
they made sense to me and today
when I look back they might not be
what I choose today but at that point,
I know I made those choices from
my heart. Now, for the first time, all
the different fragments have come
together.
On tuning out the
white noise
Last year I was all over the map, so
much so that I took a month off! she
says. Lisa shuttles between Hong
Kong where her husband, Jason
Dehni works, Mumbai for work and
Canada where she does appearances
now and then. And she also happens
to be the brand ambassador of Insight
Vacations, a luxury travel portal for
which she travels frequently. She
was also shooting for two films and
doing work for her Cancer awareness
HDFC advertisement. For me this
year is going to be about dedicating
it to myself. I have seen a lot of my
friends who are really strong women
but feel pressurised to be something
that theyre not, says Lisa. We need
to be true to ourselves in every
way possible and drown out the
judgement and pressure that we get
from different aspects of society, and
follow our hearts, she says adding.
In todays world, that in itself is the
biggest act of rebellion.
We as women are constantly
made to feel that we are less, not
good enough, you have to look a
certain way, have to be a supermom,
make enough money, the list goes
on and on. The solution: We have
to stop! According to her, all the
answers are right in front of us in the
form of ancient holistic practices. I
have been a yoga practitioner for the
longest time and there are so many
of the old wisdom practices and
traditions that have been embraced
by the West, she says. All these
things work because it provides
a balance in peoples lives. The
main thing to remember is to move
towards harmony and peace in our
lives and anything that interferes
with that, there are techniques to
deal with and theyre right here and
 they come from this land! she adds. I
work with so many young girls, and all
you girls are so burnt-out! Your lives are
stressful! I mean, so is everyone elses.
Not like mine isnt, but I have worked
really hard to find that balance and I
made that my priority, she explains.
But to achieve that, you must listen to
yourself, your body, and your mind and
psyche - all of those together will give
you the signs.

On self-love
Lisa is super vocal about advocating
self-care. As women, we tend to put
ourselves last. So I want to bring up
the concept of selfishness, in terms of
putting your well-being and self-care
first, because sometimes people think
that thats a bad thing, she shares. If
you cant help yourself, how will you
help others? So if you expand this idea,
and help yourself, make yourself feel
good, the effects will be felt within the
people you love, your family especially.
Youll become a better mother or a
better wife, a better friend, and a better
co-worker. So thats number one, she
says. Where do you begin? Just start
by taking out 30 minutes a day for
yourself and figure out what makes you
happy go out for coffee, exercise, or
start new hobbies, she shares. There
are so many ways, for me it was being
in nature which was both healing
and therapeutic, she adds. I now call
myself the CEO of SLA which is Save
Lisas Ass, basically. And we should
all become CEOs of our health! she
says. The point is that in todays
world, theres a lot of information out
there, and we all have the ability to
empower ourselves and find the right
information - exercise, eat right, and I now see things through the lens
maintain a work-life balance but
of health, which I didnt do earlier
Clothes: Blue dress, Nachiket Barve; Earrings, Aquamarine

theres an innate guilt that were taking

the time out for ourselves.
We are all going through the same
things, take away all of the things we
use to define ourselves, we are all the
same, she adds. I speak with a lot of
cancer survivors and the women, when
asked what the toughest part was for
them, they responded by saying either
a) not being able to look after my family
and b) to have to see my child see me
like this, she shares. I really encourage
women to be selfish, lets rebrand what
that means. Lesson: Theres nothing
wrong with carving out some time for
yourself so that you can be the best
version of yourself.
On living with cancer
Lisa still suffers from Multiple
Myeloma, an incurable cancer of the
white blood cells. Shes currently also
writing a book on how she dealt with her
cancer: To make it very simple, cancer
has simply clarified things to a point
where you understand what is important
and what is not. What is important, you
put your attention there, what is not, you
let it drop.
For her, the diagnosis has helped
find her own path. I now see things
through the lens of health, which I didnt
earlier, she adds. I was always running
around well into my late 30s neglecting
my health, not going for blood tests,
thinking that I was invincible. But after
her diagnosis she realized how true
the saying that we hear all the time is:
without your health you have nothing.
Now, my impulse is, when I see people

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QUICK TAKES
A PIECE OF ADVICE FOR HER
YOUNGER YOURSELF
It would be very simple, just
enjoy the ride. Dont stress out
and you look great!
A QUICK-FIX BEAUTY
SOLUTION YOU COUNT ON...
Coconut oil! It does wonders.
YOUR BIGGEST FEAR
Getting cynical, or numb. I
dont want to be numb, I see a
lot of that.
THE TAKE-AWAY FROM HER
EXPERIENCES
Life is essentially good, our
thoughts and beliefs are very
strong in building who we are,
so choose your beliefs
carefully. Also, carve your own
path, always question, dont
just accept.
MY FOOD
RULES
I think we should becom
what organic means. Don
the exp ens e of missing
cynical at
some of the good stuff. Im
gre en juic es. I hav
believer in
on a raw diet, then I wa
e tim e, now
quite som
balance and I listen to my
its a combination of thin
a lot of great wisdom in
g as you re eat
But, as lon
home-cooked meals, its goo
eric for one
know, turm
anti-flammitory agent,
ing it in the form
is now tak
Weve been consum
thousands of years! Kee
eat in moderation, exe
y. It all sta rts
to your bod
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(L-R): Lisa at an event; a still from her first film Kasoor with Aftab Shivdasani; another still from
Water with actor John Abraham; Lisa at the promotion of her latest film, Ishq Forever.
wearing themselves out I just want to
say STOP THAT, or just make them stop
and tell them to go get a massage or take
a day off because that it precious: two
things you can never get back is your
health and time. When I was diagnosed
which I chronicled through my blog
The Yellow Diaries - I never said why
me. In fact I actually felt a sense of relief
because I said now I can actually take
care of myself and now I know whats
wrong and I can do something about
it. But at the same time I am actually
very ill placed to give people advice on
something that is so personal but so
incredibly transformative. The moral:
You cant come out of cancer untouched,
but you can make choices and choose
how you will engage with it.
On speaking out
e aware of
Theres an unspoken fear around
cancer. Its natural to be terrified of
death, but its not fear of death because
t become
were a very spiritual and religious
a big country and have good grounding on
e been that but there is this incredible taboo
s veg an for and shame on having cancer, she
Im bac k in shares. The only way to combat that
body. So,
mental block is to just keep talking
gs. We have
about it and raising awareness. Lisa
our own food.
adds: In todays world, theres very
ing healthy
little excuse for not doing that because
d. You
we have so many outreach programs.
is an incr edible
and the West And I have seen, personally, in India,
of tab lets. incredible stories of the will to live, the
ing it for spirit to fight its so inspiring and it
p doing it! But comes from very unexpected places.
rcis e and listen
Once a month she goes to Jaslok
wit h the will. Hospital Research Centre in Mumbai
for regular checkups and blood work
where her oncologist Dr Ritu Jain
narrates incredible stories of women
from the wards. One woman travelled
all the way from Bangladesh, one
from rural Maharasthra for treatment
because they said I am not going to
accept this diagnosis and will fight.
Another aspect she highlights is the
importance of providing emotional
support which is a huge pillar,
as important as getting the right
medicine. Lesson: create an ecosystem
around you and your cancer to be able
to speak about it openly.
On getting the strength
Ironically, six months before I was
diagnosed, I was in Dharamshala,
Himachal Pradesh, for a retreat which,
by some sort of accidental serendipity
was called On Death And Dying.
When you think about it, it doesnt
sound very uplifting, but in a strange
way, it was for her. The programme
she attended was about the Buddhist
approach towards death which is to
rehearse it in order to make yourself
comfortable with it. So you actually
do a visualisation, an entire one hour
meditation where you picture this
scenario where a doctor comes in, and
says that theyve got grim news, you
have six months to live. And then they
say, what will you do with those six
months? By the time she got out of the
retreat she was left with an acceptance
about the inevitable end.
The takeaway from the experience
was to learn to do things from the
heart, to gain experiences which are
the happiest moments possible. The
meditation ends with the question, why
are you not living like that now? Its a
question that has shaped how she lives.
Seizing each moment!
REAL LIFE cover story

LISA RAYS
LIFE IN...
A roundup of some things that have shaped her life

...Books
A Moveable Feast by
Ernest Hemingway
influenced me to pursue an
unconventional life, to find
a creative calling, to live in
Paris (I did for three years).
...Songs
Nowhere Man by the Beatles-
anthem for an existential crisis
Paolo Conte -all the work of this Italian
jazz maestro makes me want to relocate
to Italy - my spiritual and aesthetic
home

...Movies
...Television
The Muppets was an early influence as a child and
whetted my imagination.

Monty Python! Its zany, unconventional Brit

humour influenced me to live in London and study
the performance arts and even mime with the Brits.

Sadhana by Rabindranath Aparijitos a must watch for all

Tagore to understand my Bengalis, the Neo realism and cinema
spiritual dimension and used to study everyday lives has shaped
explore it further. my creative sensibilities.

Blue by Kieslowski influenced me to be

a better actor. Juliette Binoche is simply
exquisite in this film.

Untitled by
Francis Newton
Souza

...Artists
(top): Clothes Courtesy: dress, BCBG

Francis Newton Souza- for his bold, sensual,

convention breaking expression in his art and life-
Im proud to own one of his pieces.

Matisse- for how he created the work of his life

Aparajito is a must-watch...the neo-
when as a frail, bed ridden man by recapturing
childlike wonder and spirit in his iconic dancing
realism has shaped my creative
figures. sensibilities
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REAL LIFE escape

the
POWER From Our

of Travel Diaries

SOLO
FLIGHT
Rudyard Kipling famously said, He travels the fastest who travels
alone. But traditionally, women have rarely travelled alone. Theyre
homebodies, raising kids, planning family vacations while the
husbands travel the world. Right? WRONG!
by SANJUKTA BASU

Photograph: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

TODAY, WE ENJOY GREATER SOCIAL
EQUALITY AND ECONOMIC
INDEPENDENCE THAN OUR MOTHERS
DID. Were taking tough decisions, taking
charge of our lives and yes, were travelling
more! Womens-only travel groups are doing
roaring business. Social media has helped
like-minded women to get together and
travel. In the 11 years since Sumitra Senapaty
started her venture, Women on Wanderlust
(WOW), to bring together groups of female
travellers who couldnt find the right
company to travel with, shes witnessed a sea
change in attitude. Today, more women are
travelling independently, liberated from all
kinds of social obligations.
WHEN SHE TURNED 35, SWETA SARAF,
A DELHI-BASED JEWELLERY DESIGNER
AND MOTHER TO TWINS JOINED ONE
SUCH WOW TRIP TO JORDAN.
SWETA SARAF
TRAVEL LIGHT. Pack clothes and accessories in single colour scheme; keep space for shopping;
carry only essentials and pick things up on the go.
STEP
OUTSIDE
My journeys have
helped me see my
country with new
eyes, understand my
thoughts, break
stereotypes and
discover a world
outside my comfort
zone.
- Nishi Agarwal
It changed my life. Indian women are so
conditioned to put everything before oneself,
that we forget to take care of our needs. I was
a plain Jane, I didnt care for or appreciate
myself much but the Jordan trip changed me,
I came back as a woman with new self-esteem
and confidence, she says
Even when youre in a group, you
could choose to stay free of the need for
social bonding, chart a different itinerary.
Prefer to soak in the culture and cuisine
of the destination rather than join your
co-travellers shopping soiree? Just do it!
You may stumble upon interesting
company and come back enriched. While
more women are joining all-women
groups to take a break from their routine
life, and forge new friendships; absolute
solo travel in India is fairly uncommon.
But some plucky young women are
taking the road less travelled.
Travelling mommies raise
travel-friendly kids and
future explorers
Indian women are so
conditioned to put everything
before oneself that we forget to
take care of our needs. My travel
gave me new confidence.
REAL LIFE escape
BE PREPARED
stay wise
stay safe
Plan ahead. Study the area
you are visiting, get
important phone numbers.
Keep a phone with 3G
connection and ensure you have
enough data to search for
information on routes and hotels.
Share your location on your
social networks so that people
are able to find you in case of
any emergency.
Crowdsource travel tips,
recommendation and safety
concerns on your social
networks.
Engage a credible agency for
guides on solo treks.
If you are planning adventure
sports, double-check the
credential of the operators.
Ensure they are certified by
reputed training agencies.
Preferably, do not go alone, join
a group instead.
Avoid unknown local agents
especially when booking your
travel and stay.
If youre taking local transport,
choose state government buses.
Most cities have comfortable
buses plying to and fro, and
these will be safer.
Trust your gut, but carry a
pepper spray
AMRITA CHOUDHURI
I had my worries when I decided to
backpack across Europe, but the
journey was transformative, it helped
me connect with myself.
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WHEN SAHANA CHARAN, 40, A
BANGALORE-BASED FREELANCE
JOURNALIST TOOK OFF TO THE
HIMALAYAS leaving her then five-year-old
son with her mother she found support
from her family and husband. But I met a
lot of people who seemed perplexed as to
why I did that. They cannot fathom why any
woman would want to travel for pleasure
without her family, she says. Sahana
believes that all women need a break from
both work and family, to introspect and
reconnect with their inner selves. Plus,
travelling mommies raise travel-friendly
children and future explorers.
AMRITA CHOUDHURY, 37, A MEDIA
PROFESSIONAL BASED IN MUMBAI,
TRAVELLED SOLO TO EUROPE
but didnt feel comfortable doing the same
in India. She believes solo travel is
transformative. It helped me find myself.
Sitting alone by a peaceful lake in France
with the French Alps in the background
evoked memories of my mother who loves
water bodies. Searching through the silence
filled me up with emotions I probably
would not have felt if there were people
around me, she adds
Nimisha, a freelance script writer who
completed a solo trip to the Everest Base
Camp and went village hopping in Kinnaur,
Himachal Pradesh, likes to rough it out,
take local transport, visit and live with locals
on her journeys. Theres something just so
Sanjukta Basu started travelling solo to obeat destinations on a budget to gain rst-hand experience of
the safety and risk concerns for solo women traveller and explore the questions of gender and public space.
58 G H march 2016
liberating about solo travel - none of the
usual trappings that come with the
company of family or friends, none of those
Ill do it my way.
usual conversations, nobody elses opinions Travelling in a group?
to take into account - it is just you, and that Check out the group
journey, she says.
Whether you are single or in a size. Ask for the
relationship, travelling solo should be itinerary in advance,
one of the things on your bucket list.
Recently, 27-year-old Snehal Wankhade,
look up the group
a banker from Nagpur, completed over activities and free time.
3000 km around India in 10 days on her
TVS Wego. She now aims to cover the
distance from Varanasi to Kanyakumari
at one stretch. Travelling solo has helped
her restore faith in humanity, she says.
Delhis Nishi Agarwal, 28, who travelled
to Tibet, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, US,
China and India believes her journeys
have helped her see my country with
new eyes, understand my thoughts in
new light, break stereotypes and discover
a world outside my comfort zone.
Womens safety is a major concern and
several women we spoke to confessed that SAHANA CHARAN
All women need a break from work
they often felt safer travelling alone in and family to introspect and reconnect
Europe or the US rather than India. At the with their inner selves.
same time, several agreed that it has helped
them overcome fear and prejudices.
Remember, travelling solo doesnt mean
being unsocial or loner, most women who
set out solo meet scores of interesting
people on their journey and come back with
great memories. Whatever may be your
story, solo travel promises to help you write
that script.
CHECK ; SNEHAL WANKHADE
CHECK ;
Carry sanitary pads, basic
This banker from Nagpur completed
3,000 km on her two wheeler. Now she
plans to cover the distance from
Varanasi to Kanyakumari.
medicine for fever, allergy,
motion sickness, indigestion.
Skip the heels, pack a pair of
comfortable walking shoes so
that you can walk or run away
from any unsavoury situation.
Keep a knuckle buster handy.
Carry a sturdy body wash and
a moisturiser, you may want
to skip the CTM for the trip.
Pack a couple of sachet of
electrolytes.
NIMISHA
Theres something just so liberating
about solo travel - none of the usual
trappings that come with company...
its just you and that journey.
 GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING

YOUR HOME
26 EASY IDEAS
TO BRIGHTEN
YOUR HOME NOW !
Photographs: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

HELLO SPRING
Its spring time! No matter what part of the country you live in, there are ways to usher in
the season to add cheer and sunshine to your home.
by SONALI SINGH

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YO U R H O M E decor ideas

Let there be light

The best way to make way for spring is to have your living
spaces reflect your happy state of mind. It is also time to bring
out the lighter rugs, opt for lighter curtains and bring in green
plants into your home. Each of these elements will freshen up
your interior spaces.
Its also time to rewind back to conventional wisdom, and look
at how our traditional homes used natural resources to keep the
house cool. Remember, efficient cooling saves money, energy,
and improves the quality of our lives. There are alternatives to
keeping your house cool that save on the utility bill and keep the
environment healthy at the same time.

Cut the Heat

Install white drapes or warm
floral sheer curtains. Add
a second layer of heavy
layered pastel print curtains
that will help reduce solar
heat by a good 40 to 50
percent. Close south and
west-facing curtains during
the day for any window that
gets direct sunlight.

Hang bamboo shades

outside the window in
summer to stop 60 to
80 percent of the suns
heat from filtering in
through the windows.

Shady Business
Install awnings on sun-facing
windows, where there is insufficient
roof overhang to provide shade.

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Welcome greens into Your Home

Usher in spring by adding a pop
of fresh green to your living space.
Floral arrangements instantly uplift
the interiors and youll love the
natural fragrance that envelops
your home.

GREEN REVOLUTION:
Adding greens to
your home improves
oxygen levels. Use
glass containers
or vibrant urns to
add colour.

Keep Cool: Put your

sheets in the fridge
or freezer for a
few minutes before
bed. Place them in
a plastic bag first.
This wont keep you
Go Au Naturel cool all night, but it
Choose cotton. Save the satin, silk, or polyester
sheets for cooler nights. Light-colored bed linens will provide a brief
made of lightweight cotton are breathable and
excellent for promoting ventilation and airflow in
the bedroom.
respite from heat and
humidity.
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Cooling Open the doors and windows in the cool of the morning.
Close the curtains on the hot side of the house. Crack

Tricks the windows open less than an inch from the bottom on
opposite sides of the house for a draft to help keep cool.

Open the
Windows Create a Cross-Breeze
at Night Position a fan across from a window, so the wind
from outside and the fan combine to give a gush
Open strategic of cool cross-breeze.
windows so that the
cooler night air can
blow in throughout
the evening. Leaving
all the interior doors
open, helps too.
If you leave them
closed, they store
the daytime heat and
your house wont
cool off so quickly
at night. Just make
sure to close those
windows tight when
the sun starts to rise
in the morning.

Cross-ventilation allows the air to move through all

corners of the house, creating a pleasant breeze.
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Paint your roof white If youve got a flat roof, you
could paint it with a specially formulated reflective paint,
it will keep the rooms cooler. In summer, you could lay
a laminated off-white wooden flooring on the existing
floor. This does not damage the existing floor, and you
can dismantle and stock it aside for the next season.

Cupboard shutters painted in a floral pattern

instantly brighten and perk up your spaces
The Stand-
alone Wall
When the natural spring
light starts to fill your home,
you realise the need for
cheer and vibrance. This
is best done by adding
the colour of spring to
just one wall, leaving the
others in shades of pastels.
This stand-alone wall then
becomes a feature in that
room, and you need not add
anymore frills.

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Grow Vines
turn-off Create an overhead trellis (an open
framework of interwoven wood,

the heat
The most common sources of
bamboo or metal) at the entrance of
your homes or as a shelter to your
sun-facing balconies and grow vines
or other creepers on it. Decorative
internal heat are: Appliances, leafy vines will act like deciduous
electronic devices and lighting. trees or you can plant edibles -
grapes or kiwis.
Replace incandescent bulbs Climbers can dramatically reduce
with LEDs. These do not use the maximum temperature of a
a filament to generate light building by shading the walls from
the sun. Together with the insulation
which makes them more effect of vines, temperature
energy efficient. fluctuations at the wall surface can
be reduced.

Cook outside: On
warmer spring days, Invest in a
Waterbed
keep the heat out of A waterbed is like an air mattress, but
filled with non-pressurised water. Its
your home by using an buoyancy supports the body. Water
conducts and absorbs heat far more
outdoor grill instead than air, so a waterbed, like a pool,
and feels cool in summer.

of indoor ovens.
Sleep at a
lower level
Hot air rises, so set up your bed as
close to the ground as possible to
Unplug beat the heat. If you live in a multi-
floor house or apartment, sleep on
Electronic the ground floor or in the basement
Devices instead of the first floor.
Unplug all your gadgets at night.
Appliances give off heat, even when
turned off. Reduce heat in the house
by keeping plugs out of sockets when
the appliances are not in use.

Switch Off
the Lights
Many of us practice this and
know that lighting gives off heat.
Fortunately, summer means longer
hours of sunshine. So take advantage
of the natural light as far as possible,
and after sundown, keep your rooms
cool by using minimal lighting.

home COOL HOME: A home that has well- Install a Dehumidifier

Moist heat is much more uncomfortable
insulated walls will bring down the for people and pets than dry heat.
Dehumidifers suck the moisture out of your
home, improving comfort levels, even at
temperatures a few notches. higher temperatures.

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Shaded Patios
Position your patios well. If you
already have a patio feature to
your home, plant a tree such that
it grows to provide shade to both
the patio and that side of the
facade of your home, during the
warm parts of the day.

Seasons
Green-Things
A tree is more sophisticated than
any electronic cooling devices you
own. The beauty of it is that it lets
the sun filter in through winter and
grows leaves in summer to block
it. If you live in hot climes, plant
shade trees around the house.
Plants and shrubs can be used to
shade air conditioning units, but
ensure you dont block the airflow.
Deciduous trees planted on the
south and west sides keep your
house cool in the summer and
allow the sunlight to warm the
house in the winter months.

As the saying goes Every Spring Has Its Own Story. Now heres your
chance to use these tips to make your spring story a pleasant one.
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DETAILING
YO U R L I V I N G S PA C E S
Accessories can transform a space into your space. They are the
quickest and most cost effective method to spruce up the overall METAL FINISH
look and reflect your personal style. This season, the trend is of The
Th sleek
l k modern
d
silhouette takes on a
merging art work and furniture into your living spaces. Use them to weathered, rugged
give the finishing touches and liven up your home with these ideas character with its beaten
metal finish. Use this
by SONALI SINGH striking pendant cluster
to add drama to your
dining space - The
beaten metal finish is
available in 3 striking
shades Nickel, Copper
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YO U R H O M E colour trends

Add a splash
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Pinches of colour keep a room
youthful and engaging,
said renowned designer
Christina Murphy. Its a colour
that makes an immediate
impact due to its fiery
vibrance. It adds a splash of
colour and brilliance and gives
any nondescript corner an
aristocratic look. A single
cabinet or a cluster of vibrant
red pots, is just the right
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space might need.

Spread out a
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plain or
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they will love
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Sturdy cement planters
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for a long lasting glossy finish.
Frangipani, `3,000- `17,000
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ACCESSORIZe
WITH FABRICS
If your walls and interior
furniture do not have much
patterns and are sutle, the
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way to add a splash of colour
is by using bold colours
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/upholstery. Now there are
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 GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING

REAL LIFE

LOVE
Photographs: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

ACTUALLY
We all love the happily ever afters, dont we? So we asked
these happy couples to hit the rewind button and share the
crazy, touching, uplifting stories of how they got hitched.
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REAL LIFE love stories
GARIMA & ARJUN SHARMA
Love-by-chance!
I t was the summer of 2013, I was
working for a luxury brand that
sent me for a leadership
conference. On a rather long day, I was
staring at my watch wondering when it
would be done when a tall, handsome
young man in a crisp white shirt took
the seat beside me. I remember gazing
into those big dreamy eyes! Arjun is
an architect who worked for a
Japanese MNC in India. By the time
the conference wrapped up, wed
exchanged our business cards.
I got back to work and mundane
life. Then one day, I decided to enrol in
the office gym, Id been working in the
building for two years, but never as
much as peeped in. On my first day,
Arjun and I ran into each other at the
gym. Then I had to call him to help out
a friend. He told me that he was off to
Japan and would call when back.
Upon his return, he rung me up to say
he wanted to meet.
We began dating and discovered
our shared interests. Wed meet
regularly at the gym and after and
were growing fond of each other.
A couple of months later, I was
going on a family holiday to
Singapore. Arjun urged me to see him
I was at the Universal Studios, and
amidst the bonhomie, I realised how
much I missed him
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IF YOU
BELIEVE
IN LOVE,
IT WILL
FIND YOU
before I left, but I was perhaps running
away from my feelings and didnt meet
him. As they say, distance makes the
heart grow fonder. There I was, at the
Universal Studios, and suddenly
amidst all fun and bonhomie, it
dawned on me how much I missed
him. Upon my return, we poured our
hearts out to each other!
Then things just went by in a whir.
One day I spotted a beautiful solitaire
in a shop window and hinted at Arjun.
Two weeks later, he asked me out to
his best friends private wedding
anniversary celebration. At the hotel
was the most impeccably decorated
cabana. My beau introduced me to
his best buddy, but his wife was
missing! Pretty soon a gorgeous
chocolate cake was carted in and right
on top was the very same ring Id
spotted ! Arjun then went down on his
knees. I flashed my dimples and
promptly agreed. In a month and a
half, we were married. In the last 2
years, weve explored the world
together and discovered new things
about each other. Our love has grown.
Its true as they say, if you believe in
love, it will find you.
-Garima Prasher Sharma
DHIRENDRA & GUNJAN TRIPATHI
Love in the
times of Radio
Sometimes you find love in
unexpected places. We found ours on
the air waves. It was 1998 and I was a
frequent listener of the AIR FM show
You Asked For It - where listeners
could request for their favourite songs.
Gunjan was another avid listener and
wrote frequently to the RJ. I liked
hearing her letters being read out.
Then one day I decided to get in touch.
Soon, I was writing to Gunjan and shed
reply to every single letter! We
corresponded for a year, after which,
she stopped writing. (I later found out
she stopped receiving my letters).
Sifting through her letters, I found her
home phone number on one of the
envelopes. It took me a while to muster
up the courage to dial. (Back then only
the super rich owned cell phones).
Thankfully, she answered and we
reconnected again. Soon, wed moved
on from being pen pals to phone
buddies. Then one day, I proposed to
her over the phone. Id been rehearsing
my lines for a while, but she was taken
aback. We hadnt even met! A couple
of weeks later, she accepted. Wed only
been corresponding for a year, but felt
connected. We met a couple of
weeks later, I told Gunjan to look out
for the skinniest guy around. Like all
relationships, weve sailed through
choppy waters. When I moved to
Odisha for my studies, the PCO was
the favourite hangout of lovelorn
college students. After 7 long years of
a topsy-turvy courtship, we got
married in 2005. Our daughters Aadya
and Adwika complete our family. Were
soulmates with our share of challenges
but our love stays strong, bolstered by
trust and concern for each other, and
that, is our happily ever after.
-Dhirendra Tripathi
 REAL LIFE love stories

RUCHI JAIN & RAJNEESH WAKHLOO

The Wrong Number that Found Mr Right!

O ur story has the twists and
turns of a Bollywood plot!
It all started in November
20 0 0 when I was undergoing
training in PR & marketing in a 5 star
hotel in Delhi while studying for my
Masters. I was handling the festivity
desk for Christmas and New year
with Rajneesh, who worked for one of
the restaurants at the hotel. He was
recovering from a fatal accident and
had a fractured arm and so he landed
up with the desk duty. Secretly, he
was also nursing a broken heart after
a breakup with a long-time girlfriend.
So there he was, at the desk, in this
story designed by fate!
Rajneesh was quite a charmer
and we instantly struck a chord and
became buddies.
But as they say, time flew and both
of us moved on in our lives. I finished
my Masters and began working for
an ad agency. It had been over two
years since Rajneesh and I had lost
touch. Then one day as I was
conducting market research on
hotels for my firm, I called the hotel
where I had trained. Instead of the
marketing department I was wrongly
connected to a restaurant in the
hotel . The person on the line
apologised for the error and before
he transferred the line, asked for my
name. The moment I mentioned it,
Rajneesh re-introduced himself and
brought back forgotten memories.
That day, we chatted for a long time,
and soon enough, we were dating
and preparing to get hitched!
Weve been married for over
10 years. Our relationship is built
on love and trust and were parents
to a wonderful 8-year old daughter.
We complement each other, he
loves to cook and I love to eat what
The person on the line
he cooks! I am grateful for that
quirk of fate that connected me to apologised for the error
the wrong number but the right guy
answered the call! -Ruchi Jain and asked for my name
SHEENA BARRETTO & RAHUL KAUP

College Connection
He had me at the all-but-cliched pick
up line when we met in the first year of
college in Pune. Hi, Im Rahul, naam
toh suna hoga. That good humoured,
endearing nature won my heart. It was
good enough for a friendship to
gradually grow and love to blossom.
Wed bunk lectures and spend hours
just sitting around the college campus
or at a coffee shop.
Time flew, and before we knew it,
wed been dating seven long years,
skipping the proverbial itch. As
Valentines Day approached in 2011, I
felt a pang. I was hoping he would
propose on the day. It was high time. I
mean, come on, how long does a girl
have to wait for that moment when
she can scream and say, Yes! I will
marry you! Of course, after being
together for seven years we knew we
would eventually get married but I just
wanted him to pop the big question.
Little did I know that Rahuls heart
was thumping with the anticipation of
bringing that moment to me. He had
time I looked away from him and
been patiently planning. That
February, we were holidaying in Goa
with our friends. Rahul insisted we
drive all the way to Palolem beach
which was really far from where we
were all staying. A two-hour drive just
to watch the sunset! Then he insisted
we go kayaking. A friend of ours
started video recording me, asking
how my day had been. It was a
beautiful day with only the two kayaks
we had hired in the deep blue ocean. It
was just so calm and quiet. The friend
was a planted distraction, for by the
looked ahead at Rahul, he was already
down on his knees with a ring in his
hand, saying those magical words. I
was surprised beyond words. I had
actually given up hope as February 14
had passed by. And then to top it, he
hands me a love letter. Oh, I was
bowled over!
Later that year we tied the knot. The
light happy feeling that wed shared
since the day we met in 2004 equally
enveloped the south Indian Hindu
wedding ceremony and the church
nuptials that followed the day after.
To this day we both feel it is the small
things that we do for each other that
reinforces our love for one another.
Even on our wedding day, Rahul
surprised me by singing a song for me.
Its been only 11 years, and I could
spend a lifetime with Rahul. I keep
falling in love with him over and over
again. -Sheena Barretto

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PEOPLE
TELL US
WERE
LYING
RUCHI AND ANKIT LODHA
Arranged Love
O
urs is an arranged marriage and
like couples who meet through
matrimonial sites or newspapers,
we met through a matrimonial ad that our
pa rent s pl ac e d i n one of t he d a i ly
newspapers in Rajasthan, though were both
residents of Delhi. Thing is, our parents had
been looking for partners for us, and each of
us was going through the motions of
meeting prospective partners, which
honestly, can be quite tiresome. So both of
us had told our parents that this was the last
time we were agreeing to doing this and
were both looking forward to a break!
And then it happened at the this-is-the-
last-boy-I-will-see meeting. I found in Ankit,
all the qualities that I was seeking in a
partner, he is warm, loves his family, carries
an adventurous streak, makes me feel loved
and secure, and he gives me wings. Of
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course, a relationship requires a lot of work,
but when both partners are willing to make
that effort, things get easier. From complete
strangers, we became best friends.
After our engagement, we were excited
and looking forward to sharing our lives
together and to enjoy our courtship period,
which was indeed short. Around this time
came our first Valentines Day as a betrothed
couple. Unknown to each other, we were
both hatching different plans to surprise
each other. All week long, I sent him roses.
He had planned a lunch date after a
morning show of The Hobbit. Just as I
entered his car, he told me to check the back
seat of his car and there I saw a big beautiful
gift. There were more, hidden in different
places in the car. I gave him the gifts I had
thoughtfully selected for him. We were
having a splendid time chatting, eating.
Then it was time to go home. On our way
back, he told me to check his office bag and
I found Love Coupons, for us to exchange
with each other anytime in the long happy
years ahead (they have no expiry date).
These continue to be my most favourite gift
even now! When it was time for me to go
home, Ankit insisted on taking a stroll in a
nearby garden to end this special day. A
beautiful moon hung in the sky. I was with
the person I was falling in love with each
day, our families were busy arranging our
wedding. All of a sudden, Ankit went down
on his knees and held out a ring under the
moonlight. Wed been officially engaged but
now we were officially in love. Now when
people see us, they think we are lying, that
ours is indeed a love marriage. Of course it
is, so what if our love was arranged!
-Ruchi Lodha
KANIKA ANEJA AND KARAN RANA
The school
sweethearts
Sometimes a single glance gives
you a glimpse into a lifetime. Back in
2004, when we were both students
of class X, Karan and I stumbled
upon each other at a tuition class, an
extra class, mind you. For some
strange reason, I remember that day
pretty well. Soon we were friends,
best buddies actually, and did not
give a thought to love. We simply
enjoyed each others company and
spent a lot of time together.
Then one day, it hit me. I was
about to relocate with my family to
a new locality and was struck by the
thought that Id be far away from
Karan. It was June 6 to be precise,
and Karan proposed. I laughed. We
were 15! But I guess it was the
anxiety of separation that made us
realise that our affections ran
deeper. But we made a promise to
be there for each other.
Over the years, our relationship
has weathered the rough and
tumble of the growing up years, but
it has not dented our commitment
and love for each other.
We helped our parents accept
our relationship as we worked to
build a career and a life. We grew up
together, and through these years
weve literally been a shoulder for
the other to lean on.
Finally in 2015, after a memorable
courtship of 11 long years, we got
married. Guess what! It was June 6
again! -Kanika Aneja
We were buddies
and did not give a
thought to love
REAL LIFE view from the top

What Successful
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Women Do
Youre a multi-tasking Goddess who aspires to be one of those super successful women whose
smiling faces stare back from business magazines and glossies. You aspire to build a career like
them, earn well, enjoy the perks, and ahem...add a touch of glamour to your life, right?
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Instead, youre bogged down by the pressures of daily living, wondering how to get to where you
want to be! Sit back and read about the go-to strategies of some of the
countrys most successful women. by SUDHA MENON

they Build support systems

Successful women make
sure they have a dependable,
loyal army, a support system
that will step-in efficiently
when they are in need of a
back-up, both at home and
at work. This frees them to
focus on the task at hand
and deliver one hundred
percent to the task.
You are only as good
as the weakest link in
your team and so it makes
a lot of sense to pick
team members who will
complement your skill set.
Admittedly, they are far
more difficult to deal with
because they dont think
like you but the diversity of
thought they bring to the
team is precious and can
be very beneficial to your
own performance, says
Kalpana Morparia, CEO,
JP Morgan India.
Adds Manisha Girotra,
CEO of global investment
bank Moelis & Company,
India: With competition
the way it is, the only way
to get to the top and to stay
there is sheer hard work.
At work I never lose sight of the fact that what I have
achieved is because of the support of so many people in
the team - Manisha Girotra
And unlike the popular
perception, you cant just
coast along once you get to
the top. People want your
job and if you want to keep
it, you need to be able to
focus on your work. What
enables me to focus on my
job is the fail-proof support
system I have at home. I
might be the boss at work,
but my daughters nanny is
still the boss at home!
At work I never lose
sight of the fact that what
I have achieved is because
of the eforts of so many
other people in the team.
If you are a leader who
acknowledges the efort of
your team at all times, they
will never fail to deliver and
will always root for you,
Girotra says.
For women at all levels
of the career ladder, the
issue of work-life balance
is a constant concern.
Successful women, on the
other hand, have worked
out their own solutions to
the age-old conundrum.
In our society, we have
great support systems in
our parents and in-laws,
says Aruna Jayanthi,
global BPO head of the
11-billion euro French IT
company, Capgemini. I
told my daughter a long
time ago that I had a career
and would not be around
for every PTA or birthday
party she had to attend. My
parents were always her
primary nurturers though I
have largely been there for
the important milestones.
Girotra made peace
with the fact that she will
miss some parts of her
daughters growing up. The
trick is to be present for
key events. You just have
to accept that you will miss
some of the good moments
but it will not kill you.
For women like me doing
their daily trapeze act, my
tip is to take each day at a
time, put support systems
in place, be stubborn,
be strong and you will
eventually master the act
of being boss and mom all
in one!
They step
out of their
comfort zones
Kalpana Morparia was a
lawyer when she joined
ICICI but rose steadily
across the ranks, taking
up newer responsibilities
before retiring as Joint
Managing Director after
a 33-year stint with the
organisation.
At each stage,
I discovered that I
possessed new skill sets.
It is crucial to get out
of your comfort zone
and do new things. It
is tough, but when you
get out of that comfort
zone, you will discover
strengths you never
knew you possessed. This
will lead you into exciting
new directions.
Says Devita Saraf,
CEO, Vu Technologies:
I dont follow trends
mindlessly. Instead, I
analyse everything I want
to do and ask a lot of
questions. Id say, one
strategy to success is to
stay curious and think
different.

Inspire others with your stories. Tell us what moves you GH staffers did! Use #powerofawe.

ARUNA JAYANTHI, GLOBAL MANISHA GIROTRA, CEO OF DEVITA SARAF, CEO OF VU PANKAJAM SRIDEVI, MEHER PUDUMJEE,
BPO AND HEAD OF MOELIS & COMPANY, INDIA TECHNOLOGIES MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CHAIRPERSON OF THERMAX
CAPGEMINI, INDIA ANZ BENGALURU

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They Plan Ahead.

And follow
their passion
Work for organisations whose
philosophy aligns with your own. If
you are able to do that, your work
will not be a just a job, but your life
itself. Dont take up a job for the
salary or just because it is trendy
to be in a certain sector, says J P
Morgans Kalpana Morparia. Agrees
Capgeminis Aruna Jayanthi, who, as
global head, manages an employee
They leverage their strengths
force of over a lakh people: Do
what excites you. Stay focussed and
to their advantage
In my personal life and at work, I cant do it. Men dont do that, and
ambitious. Your career cannot be a 9 am a very systematic, organised so, their careers may grow faster. If
to 5 routine. Your passion has to shine person and this allows me to be women learn to put their strengths
through and success is sure to follow. more productive and efective. I to work, they will be on par.
This does not mean non-stop work, visualise what I want to achieve Adds Meher Pudumjee,
but it does require clever planning. every year and systematically work Chairperson, Thermax. I think
It is alright for a woman to take towards that, says Devita Saraf, of women should have more
a couple of years off from work to Vu Technologies. confidence in themselves and be
raise her children. If youre confident Pankajam Sridevi, managing less diffident and self-effacing,
and talented, youll always find director of ANZ Bengaluru Hub, only that will enable you to put
employment. Corporates lose big who heads an organisation of 7,500 your best foot forward. Be yourself
time when trained talent stays at people, believes that women who and dont try to ape anyone,
home, she says. are building their careers should even if it is a role model. Also,
Jayanthi herself planned and focus on what they can do rather whatever you do in life, do it
soared in her career by some smart than worry about what they cannot. to express yourself rather than
juggling of schedules and working Many women may nd their career impress anyone. A long time ago,
late into the night after her infant progression to be slower because my father, (Thermaxs former
went to bed. The couple made sure at theyre intimidated by the job at Chairperson Rohinton Aga) gave
least one of them stayed back in the hand and step back saying they me this crucial advice.
city to be with their daughter when
the other had to travel. Technology Women should have more confidence in
and flexi-working schedules have
made the world a friendlier place for
themselves and be less diffident and self-effacing,
working women, she says. only that will help you put your best foot forward.

They delegate, and say NO, when necessary

Let go of trying to be a super
wife and super mother and
After I have micromanaging everything,
with the same precision. You
delegated will burn out and drop the
responsibilites at ball, says Pankajam Sridevi
delegated responsibilities at
home, I no longer bother how
the stuf gets done. It is their
baby to hold.
It helps to share your
schedules with your family.
family, but weve all accepted
that I cannot contribute while I
am busy at work.
It is essential for women
have to master the art of
saying No, both at work, and at
Photograph (top): ISTOCK

who spent years trying to
home, I no longer control everything at home,
bother about how the including the way my
husband tied my sons shoe
stuff gets done. It is laces, only leading to more
their baby to hold. stress for me. Now, after Ive
My family knows that during
the week I am not available
for family events, or to help
out my mom-in-law if she is
cooking elaborate dishes. I
love the little rituals of my joint
home, especially when there is
already plenty on their plate.
The key is to ofer whatever
help you can, and rmly
decline the rest. It helps keep
you sane, says Sridevi.

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GH

WHAT ARE YOU

K
AS
WORTH? Kalpana Morparia
Most women are what I CEO, JP Morgan India
call busy-lazy people. They
are so busy with their work
and commitments that Heres a word of
Word of Advice
they get very lazy with
their investments. It is
essential for a woman It can be potentially
to get a basic, fundamental disastrous to depend
understanding of the on tips from sources/
products available in the family/friends for
financial market. your investments. So,
research, research
and research. Only
when you are certain
of what a company is
all about should you
Contrary to popular belief, bank accounts in products that will deliver long term invest in it.
are not the best place for your money capital appreciation - I think equity and
because a savings bank account will earn real estate are the best products that will
you an interest of just 3% and a fixed help you get this sort of appreciation.
deposit will give you 7% and you dont end When you are new to investing, you
up creating wealth as other products in the might not know how to pick stocks etc. So
market can generate for you. the best thing to do is to put your money in
mutual funds. For life coverage, pick an
I THINK THE QUESTION TO ASK insurance policy. The new pension schemes GOLD, DIAMONDS AND
YOURSELF IS, WHAT DO YOU allow you to vary your asset allocation, as JEWELLERY ARE GOOD
REALLY NEED FROM YOUR MONEY? you grow older you should actually opt for INVESTMENTS ONLY
The answer is liquidity, longer term capital more fixed income and reduce your because you like owing
appreciation and, at a later stage in life, a exposure to equity. them and because youll
regular income when you have retired. The internet has made it so easy for wear the ornaments for a
When you are young, a bank anyone to go online and learn long time. As an asset class,
account is good to park the everything there is to know gold has not performed
money to meet your liquidity WHEN YOU about investing well if you look at the last
w
ARE NEW TO
requirements. This is also the time r money. ccouple of years. Given
INVESTING,
when you need to make YOU MIGHT IIndias overall growth
investments that can generate NOT KNOW potential- 7%-8% GDP
wealth and will hold you in good HOW TO PICK growth- just think of the
STOCKS ETC.
stead when you are older. With benefit of compounding
Photographs SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

SO THE BEST
improved longevity, 70 is the new THING TO DO that investing in equity will
60 and you need enough money IS TO PUT give you
you.
YOUR MONEY
to see you through your later IN MUTUAL HAVE A QUESTION?
years comfortably. So a significant FUNDS. E-MAIL
GHINDIA@INTODAY.COM
amount of your savings should be

UNLIKE THE PREVIOUS GENERATIONS who spent their entire life saving up to buy a house when they neared retirement, the
new generation is in a position to have both a lifestyle of their choice and set aside savings. The woman plays a major role in
deciding her family budget, the amount the couple can save, and set aside to service a loan so the family can afford a home to
fit their lifestyle. If you are hitting your 50s, you are looking at a shorter term horizon for which there are some excellent fixed
income products to invest in.

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Ask us anything. Our experts dish... COUNSELLING COORDINATOR,
IIT BOMBAY AND DIRECTOR,
CAREER TRACK

Q ork with one of my closest friend. She's a A: If you genuinely think she is a
close friend then open and honest
ely person at heart and super fun, but when communication needs to be the
omes to work she gets all insecure and first strategy as that will help to
competitive. How do I handle the situation without losing clear the air such that both of you
can understand how one persons
my calm? Her inconsiderate ways of one-upmanship are behaviour is impacting the other.
getting to me. -SASWATI BOSE, KOLKATA
BE ASSERTIVE (NOT
AGGRESSIVE) about your
achievements. Establish
boundaries that cannot be
crossed and encourage good
behaviour. At the end of this
communication, if she continues
her behaviour and/or appears
unconcerned, you need to have
your guard up at the workplace
and skillfully create a situation
where you are not being pushed
into a corner.
FOLLOWING HER STRATEGY or
being bitchy in return is only going
to result in a fight which will make
both of you seem unprofessional.
If you and your colleagues think
of her as your closest friend,
then her words about you have
power which needs to be diluted
by reducing face-time with her
at work. Additionally to protect
your professional interests,
document your work, ideas and
achievements well, especially in
situations where you are required
to work together as a team.
THE MOST IMPORTANT
STRATEGY would be to create
professional alliances with other
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individuals in the company such

that, when the chips are down,
you have some people on your
side as well. Out of the workplace,
you can continue to have fun with
her in more structured ways but
avoid making her your confidante.
Gradually, try making other
friends who are secure and more
willing to support your personal
and professional goals.

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Q How should I revamp

my beauty regime
during changing
weather? I have combination
and sensitive skin that doesnt
respond well to weather change.
I also get dry and itchy patches
on the surface. -GAURI KUMAR, PUNE

TYPICALLY WE NEED TO WATCH OUT

FOR WINTER and summer when it comes to our
beauty routines. For summer - with the heat and
humidity everyones skin gets oily so use a salicylic
acid based cleanser to cut through the grease and
start using gels or lotions to moisturise without
the oiliness. In winters, due to the cold dry air, skin
needs to be nourished. So look for non-foaming
cleansers that soothe, cleanse and moisturise
simultaneously. Also start using heavier creams for
better nourishment to dry and cracked skin. This
will work well for those dry and itchy patches on
the skin. Also look for lotions with humectant
sodium lactate in it for better results on the b

AS FAR AS YOUR DIET IS

CONCERNED - omega fatty acids are the
way to go. These fats are naturally present in
skin and help give it its vibrancy, suppleness
and moistness. They are present in foods
like walnuts, brazil nuts, avocado, fish and

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flaxseed. You can even cook in coconut oil for E
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more healthy fats to help heal your dry skin. Y EXP
A great supplement is definitely primrose oil, DR KIRAN LOHIA
DERMATOLOGIST
or fish oil capsules which are a more concentrated
form of these omega 3 fatty acids.

Q My new husband IS HE TOO SUPER-ROMANTIC AND YOU TOO

PRACTICAL? Are your temperaments mismatched? What
does a lot of PDA may be PDA for you may be simple expression for him! Many
on Facebook (too a time we get annoyed by actions which we evaluate as being
childish, unnecessary, over the top, etc. We fail to see that
many flying kiss emocons
RT
REL

the meanings we ascribe to peoples actions come from our

and heart), and tags me in point of view and not theirs. So your husband may wish to
PE

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IO X profess his love for you on a stage. For him, that is the best
N S HIP E pictures with mushy way to show love to announce to the world what you mean
DR VARKHA CHULANI
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
hastags. How do I politely to him. While you may think that, that is being superficial
and needless. Step back and gauge his disposition. And as
AND RELATIONSHIP tell him to stop? I think long as it doesnt come in the way of the relationship, foster
COUNSELLOR
declaring love on social it. Being cynical and disdainful about his personality isnt
going to get you too far in the relationship. It may even cause
media is tacky. -DIA SINGH, GOA strife. Because expression seems to be his style. And if you
are going to scorn what probably describes his personality
type, be ready for trouble. Humouring his displays, being
unperturbed by them, is a good start. Then gently telling him
that you feel shy being tagged and youd prefer not being
so may help him understand that you are not the overtly-
displaying-to-others kind of woman.

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HOUSEKEEPING

YOUR BODY

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Find Calm Amidst Chaos

Feeling fidgety? Stop by an indoor aquarium and watch the fish swim for a couple of minutes -
it will de-stress you, reports a study in the journal Environment and Behavior. The study authors
found that post this activity, the participants had lower heart rates and BP. How does this work?
Besides exposure to nature - a known mood booster - there may be a meditative aspect to
observing different colours and varieties of sh moving in different congurations, explains
lead author Deborah Cracknell.
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YO U R B O DY health news

Z I K A : W H AT ,
WHERE,
HOW?
It has been making headlines and the
Indian government has advised pregnant
women against travelling to Zika-affected
countries (mostly South America) such as
Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, among others.
What is it?
Zika is a virus that causes mild fever, pink eye and joint pain
(in one in five people). It is a new health threat to pregnant
women and their unborn children as it may cause microcephaly
- a congenial defect that results in babies being born with small
heads and subsequently may cause brain damage.

How is it transmitted? Transmission

occurs when aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads
dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever, bites an infected
person and spreads the virus to other people.

How to diagnose?
Genetic testing for women is the only way to know if they are
infected with the zika virus. However, zika stays in the blood
just for a week, so infected people test positive only
if tested in that week-long period.
Why are pregnant
women at risk?
It is dangerous for pregnant women
because the zika virus can transcend the
placental barrier. It is also advisable for
pregnant women to protect themselves if
their sexual partner has travelled to or
lives in a zika virus-affected area as a
recent first case of sexual transmission was
reported in Texas, USA.
Is re-infection
possible?
EAT FRUITS,
LOSE WEIGHT!
If you enjoy your plateful of apple and berries, give
yourself a high-five. New research from Harvard
University, US, and the University of East Anglia, UK,
has found that fruits that contain high levels of
flavonoids, such as apples, pears and the berry
family, may help control weight. The study
published in British Medical Journal (BMJ) also
found that anthocyanins - a class of flavonoids,
found in blueberries and strawberries, is linked to
maximum weightloss. Eat them daily or at least
regularly to stay healthy and trim.
GOOD READ:
LIVING LONGER
LIVING BETTER
Photographs: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

Yes, for women living in places with Renowned South African

local transmission. But once the zika cardiologist Lionel H Opies
virus clears the body, it is safe for latest book (Second Edition,
women to plan pregnancy. `345, published by Oxford
University Press) analyses
various factors about living a
Is there a long and healthful life. The
vaccine author also guides the reader
about factors that affect
for zika? longevity, from healthy food to
Not yet. There are vaccines for the power of yoga and prayer.
yellow fever but not for zika.

Boost immunity
with Tulsi Green Tea
We know that green tea is good for health and the
benefits of tulsi tea is manifold. So what happens if
you combine the two? The result is an immunity-
boosting beverage that can fight cold, cough, flu
and even weightloss. While green tea has its share
of antioxidants for overall wellbeing including
weight maintenance, tulsi tea has nutrients that
help deal with mental stress. Here, 5 benefits of
going green.
1. It improves your memory - Studies have shown
that a drink with 250 mg of green tea extract
increases brains connections that process and store
information.
2. It reduces cancer risk - According to new
research, digestive cancer risk is 17 percent lower in
women who drink at least three cups of green tea
per week.
3. It helps in weightloss - Research conducted on
mice has shown that green tea + exercise = 36% less
belly fat.
4. It saves your brain - EGCG - a polyphenol in
green tea may guard against neurological diseases,
reveal studies.
5. Mixing it with other antioxidants is good
- Blending green tea with other antioxidant rich
sources like tulsi (basil) increases the immunity
boosting power of green tea.
HEALTH CONTEST
Read through the Health Section in this issue and answer
this question.
Is Zika virus transmitted by all mosquitoes?
a. True b. False
Send your answer by March 15 to
ghindia@intoday.com with Health
Contest in the subject line.
One lucky winner will receive a
BP Monitor from Equinox.
Winner of last months
contest: Mukta Shrivastava,
Bhopal, M.P.
YO U R B O DY health news
WHAT THE TECH?
TRACK IT, PERIOD
If you dont remember your period date
you may be caught off-guard without
your sanitary supplies. Weve all faced this
at some point. Heres help: Look up apps
that help you track and remember that
time of the month. These apps wont take
away your PMS troubles but will keep you
organised and save you a whole lot of
embarrassment. Here, 5 period tracker apps
to make your life easy and hassle free.
1
CLUE: It learns from the data you provide to
the app and predicts your cycle over time. But
it will work for you only if you have a regular
menstrual cycle.
2
GLOW: This one is for those who are looking
at getting pregnant and want to know the
most fertile period of the month. Even if
going the family way is not on your mind, its
good as a tracker for your menstrual cycle.
3
PERIOD TRACKER: This useful app logs
your dates and calculates the average of
your past 3 months menstrual cycles to
forecast the start date of your next period.
4
P-LOG Y: This can be used to set reminders
couple of days before your period date. You
can also set other reminders on repeat
mode like when to change your napkin, tampon
or empty out the menstrual cup.
5
PINK PAD: Besides focussing on period
date tracking, this app also functions as a
platform for women across the world to
discuss feminine health issues and post updates
on it.
-Compiled by Pallavi Shankar
YO U R B O DY health fix

Q
how do I know if Im at risk for a

H E A RT AT TACK ?
A. Of course, smoking, obesity and genetics top the list of risk factors.
But surprising new research shows that experiencing the following life events can
up your risk, too. by GINA ROBERTS-GREY
Photographs: MIKE GARTENL; (text): courtesy Good Housekeeping US

1. You came down with a
common childhood virus.
Between 70 percent and 80 percent of
people with heart failure of unknown
origin have also suffered from
Coxsackie B, a virus that often goes
undiagnosed (symptoms can be as
mild as a fever or an upset stomach)
in children. Scientists believe this
close cousin of the more familiar
Coxsackie A, also known as hand,
foot and mouth disease, causes subtle
injury to a childs heart, reducing its
ability to respond to stress later in life
and may increase the risk of coronary
artery disease, says Nicole Weinberg,
cardiologist at Providence Saint Johns
Health Center in California.
2. You delivered a baby
before 37 weeks gestation.
About one in 10 babies is born preterm
(before 37 weeks) each year in the
U.S. Of the women who experience
giving birth this way, those who go
into spontaneous preterm labour
(rather than being induced) are
at about a two-fold risk for heart
disease, says a study in the European
Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Doctors speculate that pregnancy
may act as a stress test for the heart
and that preterm labour, as well as
preeclampsia, can be a sign of its
failing that test. Post-pregnancy,
the arteries often function normally
enough for symptoms to disappear,
which is why many women dont realise
they still have a problem.
3. Youve given birth to
fewer than two or more
than three kids.
When it comes to preventing a heart
attack, giving birth two or three times
seems to be the sweet spot. Any less or
any more is associated with roughly
double the risk of heart disease, as per

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BOOST YOUR
HEART HEALTH
TODAY
new research from UT Southwestern
TALK TO YOUR Medical Center. One theory is that
DOCTOR. women who have gone through four or
If any of these more deliveries may experience more
circumstances apply to changes in fat distribution around
you, alert your doc. She abdominal organs associated with
may pay closer attention pregnancy, says Monika Sanghavi, M.D.,
to your other risks (like lead study author. As for women who
anxiety) and, depending have had just one child or none at all,
on your age, may order they may be more likely to have
special tests. underlying fertility issues such as
polycystic ovarian syndrome, which
affects insulin and weight and has been
linked to increased heart disease risk.
SLEEP WHEN 4. Youve gone through
YOURE TIRED. a divorce.
New research suggests A study from Duke Clinical Research
that going against your Institute says women who experience
body clock (for example, a divorce have a 24 percent greater
rising early in the chance of heart attack than those
morning when youre a whose marriages remain intact. And
natural night owl) could two or more divorces correlates with
increase your risk of a 77 percent higher risk. Because she
heart disease. If you can, has increased responsibilities at home
try to adjust your work and in life, a divorced woman might
schedule so youre awake not have time for heart-healthy habits
when your body wants like exercising and cooking healthy
to be. meals. The loss of an emotional support
system can also lessen heart health,
explains Pamela Douglas, cardiologist
and professor at the Duke Center for
Womens Heart Care, USA.
BE THANKFUL.
Those who kept a daily 5. You took certain
gratitude journal for two medication for chronic acid
months (jotting down reflux.
a few people or things Were specifically talking about a proton
for which they were pump inhibitor (PPI), available over the
grateful) had reduced counter (e.g., Nexium) and via
inflammation and prescription. These medications are
improved heart rhythms highly effective, and for some patients
compared with people they may be the best defense against
who didnt journal, per heartburn. But keep in mind: A new
new research. analysis of 2.1 million heartburn
Cory Stieg sufferers reveals that those who had
treated their reflux with this class of
YO U R B O DY health ix
drugs for an extended period had a 16%
to 21% higher rate of heart attack later in
life. Scientists arent sure why PPIs in
particular affect the heart, but they
suspect that the drugs may have some
impact on the health of the lining of the
arteries. The same study revealed that
taking heartburn medications of another
type, known as H2 blockers (e.g., Zantec,
Digene), was not associated with
increased cardiovascular risk.
6. You got terrible hot flashes.
Sweating. Flushing. Burning up. They
are the telltale signs of a hot flash, and
women who experience many of these
symptoms daily have significantly
thicker carotid-artery walls (an early sign
of cardiovascular disease) compared
with women who have few hot flashes
or none, report recent studies from the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
We had originally thought of a hot flash
as simply a hormonal issue, says Suzanne
Steinbaum, Director of Womens Heart
Health at Northwells Lenox Hill Hospital
in New York City, but it could really be
one of the first signs of a problem with the
lining of the arteries, which is the first step
in the development of heart disease.
7. GH India Adds:
You have diabetes.
If you have diabetes, you are at least
twice as likely to be at risk of heart
disease and heart attack compared to
those who dont have diabetes or even
pre-diabetes. So why are diabetics
vulnerable? The link between diabetes
and cardiovascular disease is complex
and multifactorial. But what usually
happens is that over time, high blood
glucose levels (blood sugar) can
increase the deposits of fatty plaque in
artery and blood vessel walls, increasing
the chances for artery narrowing and
hardening (atherosclerosis).
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YO U R B O DY get fit now
weight loss
HOW I GOT MY
BODY BACK
Avani Vora narrates to Pallavi Shankar her journey of self-
discovery routed via fitness and running.
She took charge of her health
Thirty-two year old Avani Vora, mother
of twin girls, lost 30 kilos in 3 years and
went from 84 kilos to 54 kilos through a
consistent exercise regimen and running.
This Gurgaon resident is now a seasoned
marathon runner and is loving every
moment of her t life. Here, Avani shares
her journey from ab to fab and how she
found her calling to train others to get
back on the track to tness.
The starting point
It all began when I could not look out for
my sizes each time I went out shopping.
It felt like a nightmare and I was stressed
and emotionally worn out most of the
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Avan er
Weig kg
time. But one day, just out of the blue, I put
my foot down and entered a gym. I knew
some exercises that I used to do during
pregnancy and post-delivery with my
physiotherapist and I started with those,
every day. Months passed by and I got
addicted to my one hour of workout x.
I then approached a trainer, made a
schedule and followed it religiously. We
consume more calories on weekends, so
I compensated by doing extra cardio on
those days. After a couple of months, the
results showed up - inch loss followed
by weight loss - this kept me motivated.
I also noticed some muscles sagging
and realised that I needed to add more
strength moves to my workout.
i Vora
- ft ss:
A
htlo
54
BEFORE: 84KG
It never gets easier,
but you get tougher
Nothing happens in a day, only
perseverance and hard work pays of.
Gradually I took up running and began
enjoying it. The best part is, you can
run anywhere, you dont need fancy
equipment, just a pair of good shoes. No,
Id never run before in my life except for
running to school or college while getting
late! So, yes, it was a big challenge for me.
Initially, it was tough to nish even 100 m
but gradually I built my stamina - from 1k
to 42k has been a transformative journey.
I ran my rst full marathon (42k) at the
Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon in
4.13 hours. Then, I trained for an Olympic
 YO U R B O DY get fit now

Triathlon (1.5k swimming, 40k cycling, 10k
running) and completed it successfully.
Nothing is easy but everything is
worthwhile when you train well and listen
to your body.
From student to teacher
Along the way, my friends and
acquaintances who had seen me get
back in shape were motivated and
wanted to take up running. So I trained
36 women for their rst 5k at Pinkathon
last year (Pinkathon is an initiative for
breast cancer and is supported by Milind
Soman). All of us were in it and we loved
staying t together. I realised then that
camaraderie plays a big role in staying
loyal to our tness regimen.
The other lesson is to not make being
slim the focus, because that depends on
several factors like body composition,
genetics, hormones and hereditary
features. Your goal should be to get t and
stay active, not just lose weight. Iff
you have the energy to play with
your children and to complete
daily chores without being
overcome by exhaustion, youre
on the right path.
Finding My Calling
Though I am a chemical engineeer by
training, tness has become such h an
integral part of my life that I deciided
to get professional training. I am now
a Reebok certied physical tnesss
instructor, a Pilates expert and a
marathon runner. I coach people of all
age groups in high intensity train ning.
Am I glad? Yes! Finding tness h has
helped me nd a purpose. Taking g charge
of my health has had ripple efects on my
family - we eat better, run together, are
healthier and happier. Being t to ogether
has taught us that we can be mucch better
than we ever imagined.

MY WEEKLY FITNESS REGIMEN

I start my workout with 10 minutes warm up and end it with 10 minutes of
cool down stretches to enjoy a pain free and healthy day
YOU CAN TOO
DAY MORNING EVENING 1. Work out regularly no
point cheating
30 mins cardio +
MONDAY 30 mins strength training + 40 mins walk 2. Eat small meals, dont starve
10 mins stretches or deny food to yourself. Keep
30 mins running + 20 mins your body hydrated by having
TUESDAY 30-40 mins swimming
stretches plenty of healthy uids
45 mins of light to heavy
WEDNESDAY weight training and Swiss ball 40 mins walk 3. Keep changing your
workout workout regime, your
THURSDAY
40 mins running + 20 mins eld 40 mins cycling/ body will respond
drills basketball with kids
better to change and
FRIDAY
40 mins strength training + 20
mins stretching
40 mins walk youll enjoy exploring
various forms
40 mins running + 20 mins
SATURDAY Rest
walking 4. Find a workout buddy - your
spouse, a friend next door
SUNDAY A long run Rest
or your colleague - you will
motivate each other and also
MY DIET CHART have more fun
BREAKFAST MID MEAL LUNCH SNACK DINNER
6.30 am 9am 1pm 5pm 8pm 5. Pick up an exercise that
you enjoy: Zumba, swimming,
Bread Dal + Murmura /
Poha/Upma Dal + sprouts+ tennis, basketball - anything to
butter/ vegetable+ nuts / dried
+ green tea + vegetable +
parantha + chapati+ fruits / keep you motivated and going
a fruit salad + chapati
tea salad + raita khakhra

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YO U R B O DY health news

RAGI IS
WEIGHT-LOSS CEREAL
LOADED
WITH

Ragi contains the amino acid

! NUTRIENT
S

tryptophan that reduces

those mid-day food cravings
and keeps your weight in
check. It is also digested
slowly, which gives the feeling
of fullness and helps you
control overeating. So add
powdered ragi to your dosa
batter, rotis, cookies, biscuits,
porridge and even laddoos.
The healthy grain can be
added to cakes and muffins
as well. Heres a simple and
delicious recipe for you. GH
SUPERCARB
DIET

SUPER GRAIN
This f rm r s f d is n w h a th h ro. Fin ut why
y u must r m nce it t !
by PALLAVI SHANKAR

Traditional foods are making a Plus, ragi is rich in calcium, making it a

RAGI JAGGERY COOKIE
1
2 cup ragi flour; 12 cup multigrain
flour; 12 cup powdered jaggery;
100 gm butter; 1tsp baking
powder; 2tbsp milk, for dough
Mix ragi flour, multigrain flour
and baking powder together.
Add softened butter; mix well to
get a crumbly texture. Add
jaggery and milk; mix well. Roll
the dough and refrigerate for 30
minutes. Divide into small balls;
flatten using your palm and make
them into round cookie shapes.
Preheat oven to 180oC and place
comeback and how! This month, the
spotlight is on Ragi: The humble millet
that makes a super cereal, is a very
good substitute to canned baby food,
helps in weight loss as well as controls
diabetes, obesity and digestive
problems. Plus, its cheap and wont
burn a hole in your pocket unlike the
exotic varieties taking up shelf space in
upscale health food stores.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?
Ragi helps you lose weight. Its high
fibre content makes it heart healthy,
and a great food for diabetics. It is
gluten-free and a great substitute for
those with lactose (milk) intolerance.
sensible choice for your children and
you. Regular intake of ragi helps in
bone development of children and
bone maintenance in adults and
elderly people. In fact, 100gm of ragi
gives 344mg of calcium, says Ritika
Samaddar, a Delhi-based dietician.
This means reduced risk of bone loss
leading to conditions like osteoporosis
and other bone issues. Just boil ragi
powder in water, cool, and add it to
milkshakes, buttermilk, or lassi. Ragi is
also a good source of iron compared
to other cereals. Ragi develops
vitamin C in the process of sprouting,
therefore, the iron in ragi is easily
absorbed, Samaddar adds.
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cookies on a baking tray lined

with aluminium foil. Bake for 20
minutes. Cool and store in an
Ragi is a gluten-free grain which makes it a
airtight container. Stays fresh for great option for those with celiac disease
around 15 to 20 days.
or gluten intolerance.
It is an autoimmune disorder in which having gluten the wheat protein (found
WHAT IS in wheat, rye, barley, sooji) leads to damage in the small intestine; symptoms vary
CELIAC DISEASE? from digestive issues, fatigue, weight loss and constipation to severe depression
and even seizures.

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Power
PLANTS

Indian women have relied on natural products like herbal pastes and powders for health and beauty
needs for centuries. Many women still prefer home remedies and natural products to fancy brands
and synthetic chemical-based products. Even today, herbs and formulations to tackle several
chronic conditions are available and actually quite affordable in India given our rich flora and our
treasure trove of Ayurvedic knowledge. Weve listed a few healthy herbs to improve your wellbeing.
by DEBORAH GREY

First up is Guduchi, a herb end up using public toilets rich in antioxidants like
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GET THE
GLOW WITH with distinct heart-shaped
GUDUCHI leaves that is used extensively
in Ayurveda for the treatment
of various infections, fevers,
urinary tract disorders,
digestive disorders as well
as water borne diseases
like jaundice. This makes
it especially valuable for
women who are vulnerable to
infections or those who often
while travelling extensively
for work. It is also a good
idea to carry some guduchi
powder on vacations or
leisure trips.
Guduchi is also commonly
known as Giloy and its
scientific name is Tinospora
Cordifolia. It is found in
abundance in India, Myanmar
and Sri Lanka. Guduchi is
ascorbic acid, lycopene and
carotene - they have anti-
ageing properties. The best
way to consume is to use a
powder made from the stem
of the Guduchi herb. The
powder can be mixed in water
and honey. While, guduchi
can help people with diabetes,
it should only be taken under
medical supervision.

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SAFEGUARD HEALTH WITH HERBS

Build Your Immunity With Enhance Your Health

Wheatgrass Powder
Wheatgrass is the big momma
of all herbs. It is not only rich
in vitamins A, B-complex, C,
E and K, it also comes loaded
with chlorophyll that is good
for increasing production of
haemoglobin in the body.
Wheatgrass is also rich in proteins
and contains 17 amino acids
that are the building blocks of
protein. You can either drink
fresh wheatgrass juice or add
wheatgrass powder to water and
drink it right before your morning
workout. However, wheatgrass
may cause nausea, appetite loss
and constipation in some people.
Also, pregnant
and lactating
women are
advised to
consult their
gynecologist
before
consuming
wheatgrass.
CONTROL BLEEDING WITH LODHRA
Another wonder herb
worth exploring is
Lodhra or Symplocos
Racemosa Roxb. It is a
well known coagulant
(coagulation is a
process by which the
blood forms clots to
block and then heal a
wound/cut to stop the
bleeding). It is therefore
used in the treatment of
bleeding disorders such
as bleeding wounds
and gums. Lodhra is
especially helpful in
inflammation of the
uterus. It supports the
With Moringa
Moringa or drumsticks is a nutrient
dense herb and food. It is rich
in vitamin C and beta carotene.
It has anti-inflamatory, anti-
diabetic as well as cholesterol
lowering properties. Moringa is
a natural energy booster, so a
cup of moringa infused tea in
the afternoon can add to your
productivity, whether in office or
at home as you juggle domestic Boost
chores and run after your little
ones. Consuming moringa leaves
Hormonal
can help increase milk production Health With
in lactating mothers. Fresh
moringa juice also helps women
Shatavari
battle anemia. Women in the reproductive
age can benefit from
Shatavari or Asparagus
Racemosus. Shatavari,
literally means woman
with 100 husbands sealing
its place in Ayurveda as
a powerful ingredient in
formulations designed to
strengthen and energise
the female reproductive
system. It not only assists
in hormonal balance, but
also helps women transition
peacefully into menopause.
Shatavari is also an immunity
female body during of ulcers, diarrhoea and booster and is good for
heavy menstrual eye infections such as maintaining high energy
discharge as well conjunctivitis, dry eyes levels. You can mix half or
as white discharge syndrome and styes. one teaspoon of Shatavari
in warm milk and add some
(leucorrhoea). Lodhra is It is found in
honey to taste. However,
helpful in maintaining abundance in the north women with estrogen
the health and eastern part of India. Try sensitive tumours should
strength of the uterus sprinkling some lodhra avoid shatvari as should
during pregnancy powder over a bowl of those who are taking diuretic
and may help prevent fresh sprouts or just add drugs as shatavari itself is a
miscarriage too. It it to water and drink. powerful diuretic.
is also an important However, dont have
ingredient in face more than 3 grams of Shatavari helps
packs and anti-acne lodhra powder a day. It
formulations due to its is also advisable to ask
women transition
astringent properties. your gynecologist before peacefully into
Lodhra has consuming lodhra if you
properties for treatment are pregnant or lactating. menopause

Now that you are all set to give herbal remedies a shot, make sure you dont go overboard. It is always advisable to consult
your physician or a certified Ayurveda practitioner as all these herbal powders have medicinal value and should be taken
only in quantities prescribed by a certified professional. After all, our ancient knowledge must be respected.

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HOUSEKEEPING

YOUR KITCHEN
SUMMER SPECIAL
BEAT THE HEAT
With summer around the corner,
its time to up your liquid intake,
and what could be better than a
glass of chilled lemonade which
comes packed with vitamin C
and antioxidants. Heres a fresh
twist to the classic. To sparkling
water, add fresh lemon juice, a
dash of rock salt and sugar syrup,
ginger juice, a few stalks of
bruised lemongrass and a few
sprigs of mint leaves. Top with
ice and youre good to go.

Photograph: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE
YO U R K I TC H E N 30 minute meals

Award-winning chef, Sabyasachi Gorai popularly known as Chef Saby to patrons and food
connoisseurs is the man behind the specially crafted menu at the newly-launched Delhi
restaurant, Junglee Billee. The menu gives an interesting spin to Indian cuisine, using traditional
elements that represent the culinary landscape of the country. Chef Saby has created stunning
dishes that are flavourful and a visual delight. We handpicked a few favourites so you can have fun
in the kitchen. Get the family to join in and make it a memorable meal.
by MOHINI MEHROTRA

For recipe of Khandavi Chat see the last page of the feature.

Photographs: JUNGLEE BILLE

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3 MORE IDEAS FOR APPLE

1 2 3
LIGHT SALAD SUPER-QUICK SAUCE NO-FUSS CRUMBLE
Mix together hung curd, Cover and microwave apples Crush 10 digestive biscuits and
a pinch of sugar, salt and till soft. In a mixie, add layer in a microwaveble bowl.
garlic paste. Toss in cubed brown sugar, apples and Mix 1 cup diced apples with 2tsp
apples. Garnish with cinnamon and puree until cinnamon and 2tbsp brown sugar.
fresh chives. desired consistency. Top the biscuit layer with it. Bake
in the oven at 170oC till the apples
brown. Serve with vanilla icecream.

APPLE O D
TRUFFLE
PR ARATION TIME: 15 M NS
PREP
ING TIME: 20 TO 25 S
ES: 4

e; 2 C
1 chilli p
l; w s
of tru f e ; 12 a ple
chunks; 1tbsp Extr i in olive
oil; Salt
alt to taste; Crushed black
pep to ta

1. Take p a put i on n
medium Po extra in
olive oil to it.
2. Add the gree en hilh li and
chopped basil and saut well.
3. Once the flavour of the green
chilli and basil is infused in the
oil, add the tomato juice and
cook well.
4. When the tomato juice is
reduced to half of the original
quantity, add the apple juice.
5. Cook for five more minutes.
Adjust seasoning.
6. Garnish with fresh chunks of
apple and few drops of truffle
oil. Serve hot.

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LL
KE MA
ION TIME: 15 MINS
TIME: 20 MINS
ES: 1

2 Pav; 2 cups Minced mutton;

1
4 cup Green peas; 1tbsp
Chopped garlic; 12 tbsp
Chopped ginger; 12 tbsp
Chopped chilli; 1tbsp Coriander
powder; 12 tbsp Cumin powder;
1tbsp Butter; 12 tbsp Red chilli
powder; 12 tbsp Garam masala;
2tbsp Chopped onion; 1tbsp
Chopped tomato; 1tbsp Cooking
oil; Salt to taste

1. Take a pan, add oil and heat it

on a medium flame.
2. Add ginger, garlic and saut
well, then add chopped onion
and tomato.
3. Add all the masalas in one go
and cook well.
4. Once the mixture is cooked
add the minced mutton and
cook well.
5. Add butter and green peas
and cook for two more minutes.
Adjust the seasoning.
6. Place the pav on a hot pan
and toast them up with butter.
7. Serve hot with the keema.

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GARLIC OLIVE OIL

MARINATED
MUSHROOMS
PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINS
COOKING TIME: 10 MINS
SERVES: 1

2tbsp Olive oil; 1 Star anise;

1 sprig Rosemary; 1 sprig Thyme;
1 sprig Parsley; 5-6 Basil leaves;
5-6 Garlic pods; 6 Black olives,
pitted; 5-6 pieces Cherry
tomato; 5-6 Baby onions;
6 medium sized Button
mushrooms; 2tbsp White wine;
Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

1. Marinate the mushrooms in

olive oil and seasoning and let
them rest for at least 30 mins.
2. Once the mushrooms are
marinated, put a pan on the
flame and heat it up.
3. Add olive oil to the pan,
followed by star anise, herbs,
cherry tomato, garlic, olives,
baby onions and saut well.
4. Add the mushrooms and
cook well.
5. Once the mushrooms are
cooked, de-glaze with white
wine and adjust the seasoning.
Serve hot.

AMARANTH &
ARAGULA SALAD
D
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINS
COOKING TIME: 10 MINS
SERVES: 4

3 handful Aragula; 1 hann l

Iceberg lettuce; 2tbsp A ant
seeds; 3 Cherry tomatooes;;
3 Green olives; 3 Black ;
2tbsp kokum vinaigrettte

For kokum vinaigrette

1tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; p
Lemon juice; 1tsp Kokum pas
Salt to taste

1. Take a bowl and addd olive o ,

lemon juice, kokum pa an
seasoning.
2. Whisk it well and m e an n
emulsion out of it.
3. Take another bowl add
the dressing to it and then the
iceberg, aragula, cherrry
tomatoes and olives. well
ll
with the dressing.
4. Garnish with amara
seeds.

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APPLE PIE
: 25 M S
:

1
2 d bu r
1
2 ;1 2 sugar;
p
t s

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o e

a an e
.
n

s and b n
cook the entire
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6 d cinna powder and
raisin
. Let
L t t is ture cool down.
8. Take m ll ld a d
line them with shortcrust
as
a xture in the
moulds and c er ith the
strips of pa ry
9. Cook i a p ated oven for
45 to 50 n s, till the crust
gets the den colour.

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G CH A E
N I E
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MAWA CHEESE be used as base of

CAKE the cheese cake.
PREPARATION TIME: 20
MINS For the mixture
COOKING TIME: 35 MINS
SERVES: 5 1. Take a pan and put it
on a low fire.
For the base 2. Pour the milk, sugar
2tbsp Crushed roasted and mawa and cook
cashewnuts; 1tbsp
on a gentle heat till the
Refined flour; 1tbsp
Unsalted melted ingredients reduce
butter; 12 tbsp Castor and form a thick
sugar mixture.
3. Take out the mixture
For the cheese cake and let it cool down.
112 Cup of mawa; 12 Cup 4. Once the mixture
milk; 3tbsp Sugar; 1 cup
cools down add cream
Cream cheese; 2tsp
Rose water; 2tsp cheese, rose water and
Refined flour refined flour to it and
whisk well so that all
For the base the ingredients settle
1. Take a bowl, add down properly.
crushed roasted 5. Put the mixture in
cashew nuts, flour, the moulds and bake
sugar and melted for 35 to 40 minutes at
o
butter. 120 C.
2. Mix all the 6. Once cooked, take
ingredients properly. out the moulds and let
Put this mixture in them cool down.
moulds. 7. When the moulds
3. Place the moulds in are at room
an oven preheated to temperature, un-
o
120 C and bake the mould the mawa
base for 15 minutes. cheesecake.
4. Remove the 8. Garnish with a
moulds and let them cherry and serve with
cool down. These will strawberry compote.

KHANDAVI CHAAT
PREPARATION TIME:
15 MINS
COOKING TIME: 25 MINS 3. Add 112 cup of water to the pan and 10. Serve with the chaat.
SERVES: 2 boil it.
For the chaat
2 cup Gram flour; 4. To this boiling water add the above
2tbsp Sev; 2tbsp Chopped onion; 2tbsp
1
2 tsp Turmeric powder; gram flour mixture and cook well. Chopped tomato; 1tbsp chopped
1tbsp Chopped green 5. Pour this mixture on a hard flat surface coriander; 2tbsp Pomegranate; 2tbsp
chilli; 1tbsp White Roasted peanuts; 5 Papadis (small size);
and spread into a thin sheet.
sesame seed; 12 tbsp 2tbsp Mint chutney; 1tbsp Tamarind
Mustard seed; 2tbsp 6. Cut and roll this sheet into small bite
chutney; Salt to taste
Refined oil; 1 sprig size khandvis.
Curry leaf; 1tbsp Lemon juice; Salt to taste 7. Heat a pan and pour some refined oil 1. In a bowl add all the ingredients
in it. leaving the sev.
1. Take a mixing bowl. Add gram flour, 8. Once the oil is heated add mustard 2. Add both the chutneys along with
turmeric powder, green chilli, lemon juice seed, curry leaves, sesame seed and salt seasoning and mix all the ingredients.
and salt and mix it well. in that order for the tempering. 4. Serve with the khandvis and garnish
2. Place a pan on slow burner. 9. Pour the tempering on top of khandvis. with sev.

Chef Saby is the ex-director of kitchens at Olive Bar & Kitchen and has recently
Sabyasachi Gorai
launched his own restaurant, Lavaash by Saby, Delhi. Hes the recipient of Indias
Chef, Junglee Billee Best Chef Award from the President of India, amongst other numerable laurels.

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 BREAKFAST

I
This delicious
sandwich is
packed with
potassium and
protein to keep
BANANA AND you fit and
PEANUT BUTTER energised.
SANDWICH
by MOHINI MEHROTRA
Spread chunky or smooth (as
per preference) peanut butter
evenly on one side of each piece
of multigrain/wholewheat
bread. Slice banana in 34 inch
slices and place on one piece of
bread with peanut butter.
Banana slices should be close
together, and cover the bread
completely (usually it takes
about nine slices). Top with the
other slice of bread. On a good
quality non-stick pan on
medium heat, place the
sandwich and allow it to turn
golden brown. (It will take about
2 to 3 minutes). Flip the
sandwich to the other side and
continue cooking for another 2
minutes or until golden brown.
Cut into quarters and serve hot.

Health Wise
O Peanut butter has potassium
and protein which lowers the
risk of high blood pressure,
stroke and heart disease. It also
contains healthy fats,
magnesium to fortify your
bones and muscles, vitamin E,
antioxidants and fibre for your
bowel health.
O Bananas are packed with
Photograph: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

vitamin B-6 that helps protect

against type II diabetes, aids
weight loss, strengthens the
nervous system, and helps
with the production of white
blood cells.

MAKES 1 SANDWICH ABOUT FILL UP TO SLIM

329 CALS, 10.4GM PROTEIN,
38GM CARBS, 17GM FAT
(3.4GM SAT), 4.9GM FIBRE,
283MG SODIUM, 556MG
POTASSIUM
DOWN
Lose up to a kilo per
week eating healthy food
such as this sandwich.
But dont binge!
 YO U R K I TC H E N expert advice

EAT, DRINK
& SHRINK
Beginning this month, celebrity chef Kunal Kapur will give you great
ideas to have fun with food and not worry about the calories. CHEF KUNAL KAPUR
HE LIKES HIS FOOD TO BE
He picks: Avocado. Its packed with good fats, fibre and vitamins. PACKED WITH FLAVOURS AND
WHOLESOME HEALTH
Rustle Up: A drink, a dip and a snack

3. Peel 1 kiwi and roughly chop and

add to the avocado.
4. Pour 112 tbsp honey and add 1 cup
SUMMER yoghurt. Add a few ice cubes and
SPECIAL using a hand blender, pulse until
smooth.
5. Serve cold immediately or stock
up for your kids as an after-school
drink.

AVOCADO AND
CHICKEN KEBABS
PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS
SERVES 2
The subtle flavour of the chicken kebab
with buttery notes of the avocado
makes for a tasty and healthy snack.

1. Run a sharp knife from the top of

AVOCADO & KIWI LASSI
PREP TIME 10 MINS SERVES 1
Lassi is a yogurt smoothie that Indians
love. It is a refreshing drink and the
addition of avocados makes this
humble classic a power-packed drink.
Sugar has been replaced by honey and
the kiwi adds just the right zing.
1. Run a sharp knife from the top of
Photographs (top left and bottom): SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE
the avocado in a circular motion.
Slightly twist the avocado and
separate the halves.
2. Remove the seed and discard it.
Peel off the hard skin and cut the
avocado into small dices.
3. Add 50gm chicken mince; pinch
of salt and pepper; 12 tsp shahi jeera;
small piece of ginger; 4 to 5 garlic
cloves; 1 small green chilli; 2 cheese
cubes; 1tbsp coriander leaves in a
blender to make a rough paste.

an avocado in a circular motion. 4. Remove and mix in the avocado.

Slightly twist the avocado and
separate the halves.
2. Remove the seed and discard it.
Now using a spoon, scoop out
the flesh of the avocado and place
in a bowl.
5. Apply a little oil on your palms and
make into flat patties.
6. Heat some oil in a pan and cook
the patties on both sides till light
brown. Serve hot with chutney/
tomato ketchup.

GREEN HUMMUS
PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS SERVES 2
Delicious and nutritious, this is a great twist to the classic.
1. Simply mix 2 cup chickpeas, boiled; 1tbsp tahini; 2 garlic pods; juice of 2
lemons; salt to taste; 14 cup olive oil; 12 avocado; a few mint leaves; a
handful of spring onions; a handful of mustard leaves, blanched; a handful
of raddish leaves; 1 sprig basil; 1 loaf garlic bread and blend it into a
smooth paste. 2. Check for seasoning. Snack on this between meals or
serve at your house party with crisp garlic bread or carrot slices.

FOOTNOTE: Kunal Kapur hosts My Yellow Table on NDTV Good Times march 2016 G H 107
YO U R K I TC H E N food news

Host your parties in style this season. Try these super-easy

cocktails using the luxurious cream liqueur, Amarula, which is
made from the fruit of the marula tree, found only on the
wide-open plains of Africa

FESTIVE FERVOUR

1 Amarula on the rocks

Pour 50ml Amarula into a glass filled
with ice. Serve as is.
EASTER
TREATS
2 Cookies & Cream
Layer ingredients into a short glass:
25ml Nachtmusik or any other chocolate
Food and festivals play a
crucial role in shaping a
communitys culture and
liqueur first, then pour 25ml Amarula slowly
tradition. In India, diferent
over the back of a teaspoon so it doesnt mix.
regions have their unique
ways to ring in a festive
3 Springbokkie
Layer the ingredients into a glass: 25ml
Oude Meester Peppermint liqueur or
occasion. Easter is one
such, and urban Indians are
celebrating the day painting
pepperment Schnapps first. Then pour 25ml of
and hunting for eggs. So join
Amarula slowly over the back of a teaspoon so
in the fun and enjoy with
the ingredients dont mix.
your family as you indulge in
delicious Easter-special treats
4 Amarula Dom Pedro
Take 50ml Amarula, 150ml vanilla icecream
and 25ml thick cream combine all the ingredients
such as chocolate bunnies,
Easter eggs and more.
in a blender or shaker. Blend well. Pour into a tall On: March onwards
glass and garnish with chocolate powder. At: La Baguette, The
Imperial, Janpath Lane,
5 Amarula Golden Glow
Take 25ml Oude Meester ginger liqueur,
25ml peach Schnapps and a scoop of vanilla
Connaught Place, New
Delhi, 011-4150 1234; M
Caf, Bengaluru Marriott,
icecream. Pour all ingredients into a cocktail Whitefield, Bengaluru, 080-
shaker or blender and blend. Pour into a short 49435000; Artisan, Sofitel
glass over ice. Garnish with mint leaves. Mumbai at BKC, Mumbai;
022-61175000
Photograph (top left): SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

NEW ON THE BLOCK

Tickle your palate with the new online home delivery kitchen that serves
fresh and authentic Thai food. Based out of Delhi, ThaiCrate serves
delicious Thai delicacies such as Yum Woon Sen (glass noodle salad),
Kaeng Massaman Kae (massaman curry lamb) and much more. The
packaging is creative and fun stackable boxes that are really good to
We
look at but equally convenient for reuse. The boxes are amongst the first Tried &
in their category for a delivery service to be using food grade PP5
material; one can eat directly out of them, which adds to their
Liked
cosmopolitan appeal, and they can be popped directly into the
microwave or freezer. ThaiCrate serves up good food in little time and
delivers across Delhi-NCR.
For more info and the menu, check www.thaicrate.in

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 YO U R K I TC H E N happy meal

GO
Ma, give me something different in my lunchbox tomorrow! My friends mom sends such
ET
delicious stuff and I only get boring food. How often weve heard that line and racked our
brains to come up with something new, something different, something delicious, dont
you agree? So we decided to go to an expert with this lunchbox challenge. Watch how he
gives simple ingredients a delicious twist and steal these great ideas
by MOHINI MEHROTRA

POTATO SUTEKI
PREP TIME: 10 MINS COOK TIME: 5 MINS MAKES: 12-15 PIECES

1. Boil 300gm potato, mash it and keep it aside. 2. Take a

deep bottom non-stick pan. Add some oil and brown 50gm
chopped onion. Keep it aside. 3. Add 50gm butter to the
same pan and let it melt. 4. Add the mashed potato and keep
adding 20gm potato starch slowly. Cook until it turns brown.
5. Add 1gm salt, 100ml milk, 50ml cream and 5ml chicken
broth. Mix well and cook for about 3 minutes on slow flame.
6. Take out the mash and let it cool. 7. Once cool, take around
50gm of the mash and make an oval cutlet. 8. Make a deep
dent in the middle with your finger, stuff in some cheese and
close gently. 9. Dip in egg wash then in breadcrumbs to
cover it nicely. 10. Deep fry on low flame. 11. Serve/pack with
mayonnaise or any sweet and spicy sauce.

XAVIER LEPCHA, HEAD CHEF OF KOA -

KITCHENS OF ASIA
He specialises in Japanese,
Chinese and Thai cuisines and has
previously worked with some of
the countrys leading hotel chains.
His love for food and cooking was
evident in his sushi-making demo
at the Good Housekeeping
Weekend 2016, which attracted
the grub-loving crowd. Tweak
these ideas for your childs
(or partners) lunchbox or serve as
party snacks.
STIR-FRY BOKCHOY AND BAMBOO
SHOOT WITH WHITE RICE
PREP TIME: 10 MINS COOK TIME: 5 MINS MAKES: 12-15 PIECES
1. Blanch 80gm bamboo shoot; 20gm bokchoy; 30gm
waterchestnuts; 30gm mushroom and keep aside. 2.
Take a non-stick pan and add some oil. When hot, add
2gm chopped garlic, saute it till brown. 3. Add the
blanched vegetables, a pinch of salt and sugar and 2gm
chicken broth powder. 4. Add 10gm butter and mix well.
5. Wet 3gm potato starch with some water and add to
the veggies. Mix well. 6. Serve/pack with steamed rice.

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S TA R T E R

Kulle Ki Chaat
An easy twist to fruit chaat,
these kulle or fruit cups are a
popular snack in Old Delhi.
Light on the tummy and full of
flavour, they make for a great
Photographs: PRAERNA KARTHA

party snack.

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OF FOOD-DEE-DUM.COM

Food blogger, photographer and professional food stytlist, Praerna Kartha loves creating recipes,
checking out new places around town and documenting her adventures on her food blog
food-dee-dum.com. So we thought why not get her to share some super-quick, delicious recipes
that will make entertaining easier for you! Here is a starter, a main course and a dessert from
Praernas kitchen all take under 30 minutes to make!
by MOHINI MEHROTRA

MAIN COURSE

Lemony Garlic
Spaghetti With Grilled
Chicken and Pine Nuts
This recipe is lemony, its
garlicky, its spicy and the
toasted pine nuts and
breadcrumbs lend it a delicious
crunch. It looks super-
sophisticated too.

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MAIN COURSE the butter. Once it melts,

STARTER
Kulle Ki Chaat
PREP TIME: 10 MINS
COOK TIME: 5 MINS
MAKES: 12-15 PIECES
3 medium-sized cucumber
1 medium-sized potato, boiled and
diced finely
1
3 cup pomegranate seeds
1
3 cup boiled black gram
1
2 tsp black salt
1
2 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder
2tbsp lemon juice
1tsp Tamarind chutney
Mint sprigs, to garnish
1. To make the cups, wash and
peel the cucumbers. Cut them
into 4-5 pieces each, along the
length. Using a melon baller
hollow out the centres to make
cups. Leave the bottom intact else
the filling will leak out.
2. Mix diced potatoes, black gram,
pomegranate, salt, jeera powder,
lemon juice and imli-sonth
chutney.
3. Using a small spoon, fill the
cucumber cups with this filling
and garnish with fresh mint.
Lemony Garlic
Spaghetti With
Grilled Chicken
and Pine Nuts
PREP TIME: 10 MINS
COOK TIME: 20 MINS
SERVES: 2 PEOPLE
2 boneless chicken breasts
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
Salt and pepper to taste
4tbsp fresh or dried
breadcrumbs
2tbsp pine nuts (chilgoza)
1tbsp canola oil
150gm spaghetti
2tsp salt
3 litres water to boil the
pasta
2tbsp butter
2tbsp extra virgin olive oil +
extra to drizzle on top
3tbsp garlic, minced
2tsp red chilli flakes, plus
extra to serve
Handful of basil leaves, torn
1
3 cup grated parmesan
cheese, plus extra to serve
1. Flatten chicken breasts
to an even thickness by
pounding them with a
rolling pin. Season with
salt and pepper. Place
them in a shallow bowl
and pour the lemon juice
over them. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, toast the
breadcrumbs and pine
nuts (separately) till
golden. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, heat
the canola oil and pan-grill
the chicken. Lift the
chicken out of the
marinade, leaving the
lemon juice behind.
4. Begin by searing the
breasts for 1 minute on
either side and then cover
with a tight-fitting lid.
Lower the heat and cook
for about 7 minutes or
until done. Remove onto a
plate and keep covered
until needed. Reserve the
pan juices in the skillet.
5. Set the water to boil to
cook the pasta, adding
salt to it. Once it comes to
a boil, add the pasta and
cook until al dente as per
packet instructions,
approx 7 minutes.
6. While the pasta is
cooking, heat up the
chicken skillet again. Add
add olive oil.
7. Once it has warmed up,
add the garlic and fry on
medium heat for a minute.
Add the red chilli flakes
and gently fry for another
minute. Add the lemon
juice and other leftovers
from the chicken
marinade to the skillet and
cook, stirring, for another
minute or until slightly
thickened.
8. Lift the cooked pasta
from the water and add to
the sauce, along with a
splash of the pasta water.
Stir until well coated.
9. Add the lemon zest and
the torn basil leaves,
reserving a few for
garnish. Toss well to coat
and remove from heat.
10. To serve, divide the
pasta in 2 bowls.
11. Slice the chicken
breasts and arrange over
the pasta.
12. Sprinkle parmesan
cheese, red chilli flakes,
freshly cracked black
pepper, toasted pine nuts
and toasted breadcrumbs.
13. Drizzle with olive oil
and garnish with some
fresh basil.
14. Serve hot.

Powder the almonds. butter paper.

DESSERT serve 2tbsp of the almond 7. Taking heaped
eal and add the rest to the tablespoons of the chocolate
10-minute scuit powder. Mix them up. mixture, roll them into balls.
Mix the reserved almond Roll each ball in the almond-
Chocolate eal and the coconut in a coconut mixture plate to
Almond Balls ate and keep aside. coat it and arrange on the
These eggless, no-bake Place all the other baking tray.
chocolate balls require gredients in a saucepan 8. Loosely cover with foil and
minimal cooking, are e condensed milk, butter, place in the refrigerator to
scrumptious and can
gar, honey and cocoa chill and set.
double up as ice-cream
topping. Your children
d place over medium heat 9. The chocolate balls are
will love them! melt. Cook, stirring ready to be consumed within
ntinuously, just until all the 1 hour of setting. Serve them
gredients have melted and as is, or covered in pretty foil
DESSERT mbined well to form a paper like chocolates or
PREP TIME: 5 MINS ganache-like mixture or a crumble into a decadent
COOK TIME: 5 MINS
1
4 cup unsweetened cocoa
TOTAL: 10 MINS 2tbsp desiccated coconut thick chocolate sauce. icecream sundae with more
MAKES: 12 BALLS 5. Remove the saucepan nuts and chocolate sauce/
1. Powder the biscuits in a from the heat and pour the caramel sauce.
100gm Non-cream biscuits
processor or place them in a sauce over the biscuit and 11. The remaining chocolate
100gm almonds
1
2 cup condensed milk clean ziplock and bash them almond meal mixture. Mix it balls, if any, should be stored
1
4 cup butter with a rolling pin. Empty into all up using a metal spoon. in an airtight jar in the fridge
2tbsp honey a mixing bowl. 6. Line a baking tray with until consumed.

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 GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING

FAMILY ROOM
Photographs SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

Want to connect better with your family? Use flowers in your home decor. Studies have shown
that having real flowers (not plastic ones) around you increases your emotional bond with loved
ones. Use tender-coloured flowers like yellow, peach and creamy white (tuberose, lily, jasmine) to
create a snug space for a new mother. To rev up your love life, deep lavender, pale pink, vigorous
reds and purples will do the trick. Think dark roses and carnations. Ummm...
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F A M I LY R O O M news bytes
Q. CAN
WEIGHTLOSS
SURGERY
THREATEN
ROMANCE?
Yes, if you stop enjoying
the wining and dining
experience with your
partner or get too finicky
about food. According to
a new study conducted at
the Ohio State University,
weightloss surgery may
hurt the relationship
between married couples
as food is such a central
element of family
routines, and a great way
to bond. The way out?
Keep engaging with food
as you used to before
your surgery - if you are
making healthy choices,
involve your partner in the
process: Shop together for
new and fresh ingredients,
explore interesting
farmers markets, cook
together and rustle up
each others favourites.
And dont stop eating
out with each other!
Ask your teen to turn off his/her messaging apps within 30 minutes of
IMPROVE YOUR
TEENS GRADES lights out. A new study has found that teens who text for more than 30
minutes after lights out get poorer grades than those who dont.
114 G H march 2016
INVOLVE
CHILDRE
N
IN DECIS
ION
MAKING
Q.Im considering boarding school for my 10-year-old daughter,
but Im not sure if she will thrive in that environment. Shes a
ensitive girl who can be independent but is a homebody too.
re some kids made for boarding and some, not? -KAMINI SINGH, 35, DELHI
. I would start by asking you more clarity on the why then her personality and what that
first explore the reasons you the next step is to engage your boarding school experience
re considering a boarding daughter in a conversation would offer. So, while there is
chool for your daughter - are and get her view on boarding no set type of personalities that
ou hoping for more structure, schools. It is important that she are made for a boarding school,
ore academic rigour, also take ownership for this the factors to consider are: What
creased extra-curricular decision. Being a sensitive girl, are your expectations from
ctivities, social skills and there is a chance that instead of a boarding, your daughters
xposure or is it practical viewing this as an opportunity perception of it and mapping her
onsiderations like, there are or an adventure, she may feel emotional, social and cognitive
o good holistic schools that she is being packed off framework to what each option
here you live, there is limited from home. This could lead to has to offer. All the best!
upervision at home or that the a perceived sense of parental
urrent family environment is rejection and homesickness, -APARNA SAMUEL
ometimes unpredictable or which will make it a struggle for BALASUNDARAM, a practicing
ounterproductive. Or is it that her to adjust. The third step, is psychotherapist, parent and
ou went to a boarding school to understand the philosophy relationship coach and the
nd blossomed there and wish of different boarding school founder of online counselling
e same for your daughter? options. This would help you sites - LifeSkillsExperts.com and
s a parent, once you have to ensure a healthy fit between Flourishing.Me
 F A M I LY R O O M raising kids

Shelja Sen
is a clinical psychologist and co-
founder of Children First, Delhi
ASK SHELJA
Q Are you raising your
children to be Pesty?
Do you struggle with setting certain
boundaries for your children? Read
on for helpful tips.

Recently while watching a film in a

theatre, I noticed couple of children
zipping up and down the aisle
shouting, screaming and generally
creating havoc. I was marvelling at
these kids who were undeterred by the
late hour, pitch dark hall and shushing
adults. And I was also wondering
about the absent parents who made
no attempt at regulating the kids. I am
sure you have had similar experiences
or you yourself might be a parent who
tends to go absent in public places.
For parents, here is a check list.

DO YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO

SAY NO TO YOUR KIDS?
*4*0! '"0$'/42# )4*0-&$.
HELPING KIDS LEARN SELF-REGULATION
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wired differently: There like a warrior who has Coaching does not
+' *)/# (
are some who are more to be out in the arena, mean we give up and
*4*0" /!- ,0 )/'**&.*- intense, energetic and giving all her time, say, Thats what she
*(+'$)/.!-*(+ *+' *0/4*0- pushing boundaries, energy, love and loads was born with and thats
#$'- ) especially when they of patience. She has to where she will stay. Start
*4*0! '4*0-&$.- /*/''4*0/ are in public places. It get her hands dirty, be with the skill that you feel
*!4*0-*)/-*' is a combination of the on the floor and sweat it your child needs to work
exciting new place and out until she is ready to on and break it into small
If you have said yes to most of the an intuitive knowledge hit the bed. There is no steps. If she is at 3 and
statements given above, then you that they would not be other way. Shouting out you expect her to reach
could be counted as an absent chastised in public. orders usually does not 7, then there is going to
work. You will only end be a lot of conflict and
Photographs: SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE; (top left): RAJESH RAI

parent struggling to build essential

life skills in children. It is essential
to reflect and rethink our parenting
methods and come up with workable
solutions. Here are some pointers.
Its okay to say no to
children to help them
respect certain rules and
boundaries. Make sure
you are convinced about
your No before you say
it aloud and stick with it
INSIDE OUT APPROACH: up with a sore throat, annoyance and not much
If as a parent you feel frustration and they of fruitful learning.
helpless when faced refuse to listen to me is
with the demands of defeatist attitude. You RECOGNITION:
your little ones, you need to communicate Recognize every right
seriously need to reflect your instructions choice the child makes
on what will help you to effectively. Get down to and praise him/her. Say
feel more empowered. their eye level, maintain this: I know you were
Do remember, that as a
parent you still need to
eye contact and speak
clearly and confidently.
feeling bored but I really
appreciated your choice
take charge and set the Touch them gently to of sitting and colouring
house-rules and not leave make sure you have their rather than running
it to them. full attention. around the restaurant.
AVOID Experts say that any punishment that shames or
SHAMING
YOUR CHILD:
embarrasses a child is not a good way to discipline him/
her and may cause long-term psychological damage.
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Y O U R F A M I LY relationship

1
Ask your spouse
4 WAYS TO

these 5 important
questions (but dont
treat this like a rapid
fire round)
(i) Should we spice up our
sex life? (ii) Do we have
enough money saved for

3
the future and how can I
help with it? (iii) Is there
something bothering you
about work that youd like
to discuss? (iv) Have we Never Ever Reveal

2
got our health check-ups to you Partner...
done lately? Should I (i) Details of your past sex life.
schedule one for us? Not the number. Not the names.
(v) Are you happy with Not the details. Be vague and
us? How can we make our Balance your We and Me time shower your man with praises.
relationship stronger? ME TIME: If youre a housewife, once the spouse and children Youve chosen him today and for
Its important to use go to work, nd a way to get some alone time for yourself before the future. (ii) What your parents
the correct tone: These plunging into household chores. Read a book, join a group exactly think about your partner
questions are meant class, get a new degree, pamper yourself or meet friends. Take or might have said in haste about
to strengthen your a break from housework one day a week. If youre a working him a long time ago. Dont bring
relationship and not to woman, reserve a few hours on the weekend for yourself to do it up. Let it go. (iii) Exactly what
play the blame game these things, without your spouse or children. Also, once in a you think about his parents and
with your partner. Listen. few months, take a mini break (a weekend maybe or more), or family. Theyre now a part of your
Understand. Implement. just unwind with friends. Your me-time is a must to nourish life, so accept them, or maintain a
your soul so you can give back to the people you love. cordial relationship. Dont indulge
in negative talk about them to
him! (iv) The amount of property
or money you have inherited. Keep
WE TIME that to yourself. Also, maintain one
Every evening, once the bank account which is your own.
kids go to sleep, spend Contribute to the daily household
some quality time chatting expenditure but build robust
with your spouse instead of savings for yourself too!
watching TV or attending
to mundane chores. If you
cannot skip the chores,
do it together with joy.
Comment on what youre
watching and ask for his
Madhuri
Banerjee is a
scripwriter and
author of several
4 Photographs (top left and bottom): SHUTTERSTOCK/INDIAPICTURE

reactions. Laugh together books including Dont Be a Social

often. Give him a hug, kiss Losing My Media Snoop
before you sleep. Go on a Virginity and Stalking your partners social
weekly date. It could be a Other Dumb networking accounts/whatsapp
nearby cofee shop where Ideas. Her latest messages is sneaky and
you spend an hour chatting book Forbidden undignied. If you suspect a ing,
about anything except kids Desires is a tale its better to speak about it rather
and work. Initially it may of four women than saying I have proof! Avoid
(set in present
be tough to convince your adding your exes to your facebook
day urban India)
husband to do this (unless who go through
or such other networking sites. Its
hes a romantic) but he will heartbreak and a mark of respect to your current
come around to the idea. break norms to partner. If you think your marriage
Men need to nd a routine. follow their has hit a rough patch, speak to
And have spontaneous sex, heart. him about seeing a marriage/
often. Initiate it. relationship counsellor together.

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2016
health HOW TO
GET FIT
happiness ANYTIME,
ANYWHERE
A WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE YOU!

READER LOVE!
FREE BEAUTY STREET SMART
MAKEOVERS Shop for Food,
LIVE KITCHEN Funky Fashion,
MIXOLOGY Fitness and
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#WIN
ALWAYS
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TO TAKE
HOME
 The Ultimate
Weekend Experience

THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Were all leading increasingly stressful lives that leaves little time
for exercise. But Pilates on a shopping soiree? Why not, said Pilates
expert Vesna Jacobs as she demonstrated some easy moves that
you can do anywhere, anytime! All you need is 15 minutes. The
crowd at DLF Cyber Hub, Gurgaon, participated enthusiastically.
Children at the venue made pots and lotus flowers at the kiddie
corner. Children from Dream Girl Foundation joined the yoga
workshop and made pretty and useful things out of waste.
 YOG A WITH
KIDS
Gunjan Amrit
Kochhar conducted
a yoga seion
with kids on
January 24.

READER LOVE
We loved meeting
our regular readers.
Keep writing to us at
ghindia@intoday.com

BEAUTY STOP
Women love to be pampered
and we did just that at the
Good Housekeeping
Weekend 2016 by offering
our guests free beauty
experientials all day long.
While at the FACES
Cosmetics stall, the women
were seen trying out new
lipcolours, at Bharti Tanejas
Alps Beauty Clinic, their
nails were given a quick,
arty makeover. Guests were
seen sporting fabulous
hairdos, courtesy Pammy
Kauls Headmaster Salon.
The team came down
all the way from Chandigarh
to participate in the event.

GIFTS GALORE
We pampered our
little guests. Kids
were thrilled to
OMakeup makeovers courtesy FACES Cosmetics O Nail art courtesy win vouchers from
Bharti Tanejas Alps Beauty Clinic OHairdos and hair makeovers by Smaaash
Pammy Kauls Headmaster Salon, Chandigarh

making Chinese Bhel
Food blogger Anubhav Sapra
Patties
making batter for the Quinoa
Food blogger Rekha Kakkar
arwal rustling up the Egg Sam
bal
Food blogger Meenakshi Agg
ready
gets the Cheese Cracker Cups
Food blogger Praerna Kartha
Sambal and
Food
Fiesta
Four popular food bloggers
cooked up some of their best
creations in under 25 minutes
Where there is food, there are people. And when theres good
food that is being made in front of your eyes, there are even
more people. Day one of the event saw food blogger Anubhav
Sapra (www.delhifoodwalks.com) rustling up a easy-do and
tangy Chinese Bhel and Rekha Kakkar (www.mytastycurry.
com) demonstrating how to make healthy Quinoa Patties Over
Arugula Salad. On day two, people were literally eating out of
food blogger Praerna Karthas (www.food-dee-dum.com) hand
as she offered them delicious Zesty Chicken Chaat in Cheese-
Cracker Cups that she put together right there. Meenakshi
Aggarwal (www.hookedonheat.com) made a super-tasty Egg
Sambal. The visitors not only enjoyed every
minute of the cooking demonstrati
but also got to try the delicious bit
with friends and family. Many of
them even came back for a few
more helpings.
te s
De lic io us Bi
shot
Heres a snap
of what the
individual
ed
bloggers whipp
up at the show
Fd from top to
boom right: Chinese
Bhel, Quinoa Paies,
E
Zesty Chicken Chat

Come evening and the Hafele Food Station
was buzzing with activity. On the food front,
Xavier Lepcha, head chef of KOA - Kitchens of
Asia, did a quick sushi-making demo that had
people queuing up for a taste and Dos Burross
head chef, Sanjay Yadav cooked up delicious
vegetarian and non-vegetarian quesadillas
and tacos. On the drinks front, Rahul Dinodia
of The Wine Company did a live demonstration
and whipped up delicious mocktails. There
was the White Tea Sangria and Smokey Fruit
Punch. An eager crowd fired away questions and
sampled the mocktails and food taking away
recipes to try them at home. It was truly a food
extravaganza for one and all.
Guests walked away with over
500 gifts that were given away
through the two-day event
2016
SWEET
TAKEAWAYS
There are very few little
people who dont enjoy
chocolates. So we decided to
invite a Delhi-based bakery,
Pink Ribbons that specialises
in desserts, chocolates and
cakes to put a stall of sweet
treats. They also treated
children with free chocolate-
making classes. Over the two
days, our little friends and
their mommies at the event
participated in the chocolate-
making workshops conducted
by Meenakshi and Aparna of
Pink Ribbons, and enjoyed the
delicious chocopie and wafers
they made on the spot.
There was enthusiasm and
excitement among children
and adults who queued up to
know how to make chocolates
and cookies at home. DIY is
popular, we say!
THE ART OF
CHOCOLATE MAKING
Mo ckt ail Mo tto
Put some dry ice in
your drink for a
mystical, smokey
effect.
 Street Smart
The GH flea market was an instant hit with our guests. We had great ideas
for food, funky fashion, fitness and interior solutions. Heres a snapshot

Hats Off Accessories Who

Idam Store needs a reason to buy
The shopping shoes? To be clear:
aisle began Affordable, one-of-a-kind
with home leather shoes. www.
decor in a hatsoffaccessories.com
burst of
colours and
prints by
design duo
Gazal and
Nayanika. We
saw cushions
in every shape, Fooljhadi Picture handcrafted
size and Indian jewellery adorned on a tree. Yes,
textile. www. thats the kind of tree wed all
idamstore.com want to grow.
9711442432.

Bonjour
Chocolates
Three words:
cakes, truffles and
smores! This is
where everyone
crowded around
for melt-in-the-
mouth chocolates.
Order at bonjour- Bangdar Sarali Every trinket
chocolates@gmail. here was made of heated
com. glass! Another addition to
your jewellery box.
www.bangdarsarali.com

Eska Designs To make fitness fun:

Thats the mission designer Shivani
Nirula has. These versatile pieces can
also be teamed with Indian wear!
www.eskalife.com

The House of Loom

Jewel Baksa Another A must-see for those
stop for those that who love home decor.
love intricate Indian www.loomdecor.com
jewellery.
9818808357
 2016

Cremica
Visitors gorged
on Cremicas
French Fries, a
ready-to-eat
snack, at the free Desi Drama
sampling racks Queen Wear the
put up by them. drama in the
form of fun
accessories
rather than
channelling it.
www.desidram-
aqueen.com

Tarini Nirula
We all need
some arm
candy to
match every
outfit and
shoe. Heres
where you
head: www. Studio Earthbox Infuse some
tarininirula.in greenery into your home for it to
breathe with Studio Earthboxs
customised green solutions.
www.studioearthbox.com

Coral Haze
Its time to To Be Healthy Drink
stock up on your way to good health
pretty and with TBHs array of
dainty cold-pressed beverages.
footwear in 8882 300 200
time for the
next
wedding Dekorate Need innovative
season. design solutions to make the
www. most of your space? Heres the
coralhaze. answer: www.dekorate.com
com

Forklicious
Gourmet food truck,
Forklicious served up
McCain Foods mouthwatering
Visitors flocked at burgers and wraps.
the McCain Foods
stall to buy their
popular ready-to-
eat frozen snacks
such as Potato
Wedges, Smiles,
Veggie Fingers
and more
Staying warm with a cup of steaming herbal tea was
a great way to brave the cold and enjoy a pleasant
winter weekend.
What is that one thing we love doing in
winter? Chatting away and lounging with
friends on a cool, sunny weekend, sipping
umpteen cups of piping hot tea. Here
was one place where guests did all that
and more. The Organic India counter at
the Good Housekeeping Weekend offered
steaming cups of organic tea, helping you
take charge of your health with every
sip. Guests thronged the space to sample
different varieties of tea. Green tea, tulsi
tea, lemon ginger tea and such other
flavours were served free to all the guests
at the outdoor venue.
There was never a dull moment at
this stall as it buzzed with activity.
Guests queued up to taste the warmth
and goodness at their tea dispensing
machine. Lemon ginger was a favourite
and Tulsi green tea came a close second.
The friendly staff assisted the guests,
taking them through the array of products
including organic tea, organic ghee and
chawanprash (made from ancient herbs).
The curiosity about organic products
was very much evident among the
visitors. Guests were seen having long
conversations with the staff about the
benefits of organic foods, especially tea.
Organic herbal supplements for overall
well-being as well as for specific health
issues of both men and women were
also a big draw. The stall generated much
interest at the well-packed two day event.
It was wellness all the way with people
going home well-informed about the
What and How of organically grown
products why they are healthier than
conventionally grown food, pesticide-
ridden tea, or ghee and even herbs.
 2016

Organic India Stall

From left: Enthusiastic staff
informed guests about the
goodness of organic
products; different varieties
of tea were offered to
visitors; the staff posed for
us with their array of organic
products; guests thronged
this space for organic tea,
ghee and herbal
supplements.

ese
The Organic Way
Check th
organic LIVE A STRESS-FREE LIFE WITH THESE HEALTH BUDDIES
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Wheat Grass LKC (Liver Kidney

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vitamins, folic acid, capsules lead to
calcium, iron and better and faster fat
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Prepared by turn leads to
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easily digested by repairs damaged
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Moringa Turmeric Formula: Triphla

One of the most The turmeric Triphala reduces fat
nutrient-dense food, capsules provide deposition in the
moringa packs a relief from cold and intestine and aids
punch with its many cough, pain and digestion too. This
nutrients iron, inflammation. It helps maintain
calcium, folic acid, supports the healthy cholesterol
vitamins C and K. immune system to level in the body.
Daily use of moringa prevent infections The formulation
can add and promotes (which combines
concentrated healthy blood and amalaki, bibhitaki
nutrition to your diet liver function. It also and haritaki) is also
and boost your supports liver and used to relieve
immunity. improves skin. constipation.
 tea
Organic
has zero
e
pesticid
levels

Tulsi Green Tea

This tea is a good way NUTRITION
to get in shape. The
double benefits of tulsi
and green tea
improves your
metabolism making
weight management
easy. Their rich
antioxidants also
prevent frequent bouts
of cold and flu.

Tulsi Masala Chai

It is a combination of
freshly ground spices,
premium Assam tea
and tulsi that is
reputed for its anti-
stress and immunity- Ghee
supporting properties. Desi Ghee is made from
It has very less caffeine fresh milk of cows kept in
which makes it suitable a stress-free environment
for consumption even
and fed on clean fodder
at night.
and water. Also, the ghee
extraction method is
traditional and natural,
minus any synthetic
processing.

Tulsi Mulethi Tea Tulsi Sweet Rose

A delicious blend
of organic tulsi
leaves, mint and
mulethi, this tea is
fragrant and good
for your digestive
system, thanks to
its gut-healing
properties.
Pure organic tea is more aromatic
than conventionally grown tea
Tulsi Green Tea Lemon
Ginger This refreshing
blend with the goodness
of ginger, fresh lemon
and nutrient-rich green
tea is a good mood
booster and is great for
digestion. The pick-me-
up beverage also gives
instant energy.
Tea
Fragrant and
sweet, this tea,
made with pure Quinoa
organic rose petals, Highly prized as a
chamomile, stevia nutritious food by health
leaf and lemon experts, quinoa tastes very
myrtle is delicious
good and can be used
and aromatic.
instead of rice as it has
lesser carbs and calories
than rice. Besides, Organic
India quinoa is grown in
India in organic farms.
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com; Kanelle: Shahpur Jat, New Delhi (011
4604 0745); Kappa: Available countrywide
at Lifestyle stores; La Martina: DLF
Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi (011
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jabong.com; Malvika Vaswani: www.
malvikavaswani.com; Maui Jim: www.
lenskart.com; Michael Kors: www.
michaelkors.com; Mohawk: www.amazon.
in; Lino Perros: www.amazon.in; Lavie:
www.lavieworld.com; New Look: www.
koovs.com; Nike: Available countrywide;
Paris Belle: www.koovs.com; Pipa + Bella:
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Quick Box: www.thequirkbox.com; Rohit
Gandhi + Rahul Khanna: www.
perniaspopupshop.com; Prerto: www.
prerto.com; Princess K: www.princessk.
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Superdry: Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi (011 4087 0066); Taramay:
www.taramaydesigns.com; Top Shop:
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smart while Place of Publication : New Delhi
buying
beauty Periodicity of its
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8558); Colorbar: Available countrywide Thomas Roth: Sephora, Select Citywalk, Nationality : Indian
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SHINE BRIGHT Shareholders holding more than one percent
Want to add a dash of of the total capital of the owner company:

glitter? Try FACES 1. Mr. Aroon Purie, 6, Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar,
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friends. Its even a nice particulars given above are true to the best of

present idea! Available my knowledge and belief.

countrywide at Date: 1st March, 2016

Splash on Sd/-
cosmetic stores. for a burst Sanjay Thapar
of glitter! Signature of Publisher

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 BEAT DRYNESS
With the changing season,
you need to change your
beauty routine, to combat
dryness of skin and hair. For
dehydrated hands, pick Aroma Magic
Nourishing Hand Cream (`175 for 50 ml).
Packed with the goodness of aloe vera gel,
organic shea butter and
natural beeswax, it sinks
deep into skin to soften and
KOHL MINE moisturize. For hair, use
Want to stock up on enough black kohl? Get Aroma Magic Hair
Plums latest Natur Studio All Day Wear Kohl Revitalising Serum (`750): It
Kajal pack. It comes in a pretty silver versatile is made with essential oils of
pouch and a sharpener (which you can never lavender and peppermint
have enough of). If youre wary of what goes along with extracts of sage
into glamming up your eye, then this kohl and fenugreek seed to
pencil is for you as it is verified by strengthen hair root and
ophthalmologists. www.plumorganics.com reduce hairfall.

PROMOTION
HOUSE CONTEST
Read through the House section in
this issue and answer this question.
Complete the sentence:
Opening windows bring in...
A) Flies B) Fresh air C) Sunshine
Send your answer by March 15th
(with your complete address and
contact number) to ghindia@
intoday.com with House Contest
in the subject line. The first two
correct entries will win a Memo-
board and one lucky winner will
receive a Pasta Book Safe both
from Ozone. Winners of February
contest: First two correct entries are
N Laxmipriyadharshini (Chennai)
and Renuka Rajesh (Mumbai). The
lucky winner is Aurbind Lall
(Gurgaon).

SAFE ZONE Home safety and security - much discussed and important
issues these days, it is grabbing the attention of the general public. With criminal
activities on the rise, there is a need for precautionary measures which needs to
preempt and safeguard from the tactics of anti-social elements. Keeping this in
mind, Ozone has launched smart and robust fingerprint door lock for residences
and offices. This biometric door lock can be accessed with fingerprint, password,
RF card and mechanical override key. It provides an option for retrieving the
past data. Equipped with latest technology, this intelligent lock from Ozone
offers high degree of security in addition to providing great functionality and
aesthetic appeal. www.ozone-india.com

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MAKE BREAKFAST FUN: TOPS CHOCO FLAKES

Breakfast is the most important meal of your day, but it is also a source of
the day as it replenishes our bodys energy and should not be skipped.
energy after an all-night fast. A well- Choco Flakes is a source of calcium,
Available for `10
balanced breakfast helps improve iron and essential vitamins, (30gms) and `45
mental and physical performance in contributing to a balanced diet. Tops (150gms) at your
adults and children. Essentially, the Choco Flakes is rich in taste and has nearest grocery store.
first meal of your day should be low in low fat content. It is a versatile breakfast
fat and cholestrol and high in vitamins that can be prepared quickly &
and minerals. conveniently and can be enjoyed with
Now, G. D. Foods Brand TOPS either hot or cold milk.
creates an opportunity for you and your
family to share a wonderful breakfast If chocolate is your
together - be it summers or winters! The kids
high fibre breakfast cereal Tops Choco
Flakes is the perfect combination with
favourite,
the benefits of healthy cereals with great then try this.
and original taste of chocolate. This Breakfast may
ready to eat breakfast menu, together
with an affordable price makes it a
just become
delicious and cost-effective breakfast for the best meal
everyone to enjoy. Research shows that of the day.
breakfast not only offers a vital start to

THE INSIDE JOB

GROHE is the worlds leading single-
brand manufacturer and supplier of
sanitary fittings.
The all new GROHE Rainshower
Smart Control 360 shower system
gives a luxurious showering
experience. It has personalised volume
setting and memory function! Just
push to start and stop then turn to
adjust the water flow.

Furthermore, the innovative GROHE

SmartControl technology even lets you
choose your preferred spray pattern
and adjust the water flow as desired.
Operation is simple and easy for all the
family including children.
www.grohe.co.in; 0124 4933000.

BEDDING MATTERS
What you sleep on plays a huge role in your health.
So choose a mattress thats just right for you.
Sleepwells latest offering, My Mattress, comes in
several variations depending on what your
requirements - as some people with back problems
need customised mattreses. Another variety,
Sleepwell My Mattress Esteem comes with a premium
pillow at the top of the mattress which provides
comfort and ease. And you can go completely
pillow-free! Sleepwellproducts.com/my-mattress

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BEAUTY FIRST
Want to get a new look? Or want to know what suits
you? What the best look to work is, for you? Then
consider consulting the beauty experts at Bharti
Tanejas Alps Beauty Clinic. The director and now
Author of The Beauty Book, Taneja herself is a
recognised name in the fashion and beauty
industry who has worked with several actors in
Bollywood like Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Sushmita Sen
and Nafisa Ali. She started with a small set up
called Alps Cosmetic Clinic in 1988 which has in
the last two decades mushroomed into 10 branches
all across Delhi NCR. They have a range of expert
services from the best hair treatments, cuts, styles;
treating acne, scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and the
best facials for your face type. And in case youre
getting married or know someone that is, you TRY GETTING A
MAKEOVER TO
could bring them here for consultations for the
FEEL GOOD ABOUT
D-day look and the works. YOURSELF AND
www.alpsbeautyclinic.com YOUR BODY

BEAUTY IN A BOTTLE
Ancient texts describe neem as the
universal healer of all ailments. Little
wonder then that neem oil is a popular
beauty ingredient in Ayurvedic beauty
brands. Kama Ayurvedas newest product
- Organic Neem Oil (`625 for 200 ml) is a
big draw for those with skin and hair
issues. Sourced from the farms of Tamil
Nadu, this cold-pressed oil is to be used
on clean skin. Massage the light neem oil
on your skin gently in upward direction
onto face and neck. Leave it for 20-30
minutes and wash away with a mild soap-
free cleanser. Alternatively, massage this
oil into your scalp. Let stay for 30 minutes
and follow up with a mild shampoo and
conditioner. For use on sensitive facial
skin and scalp, it is recommended to
dilute equal parts of neem oil with sweet
almond or sesame oil.
How exactly does this ancient oil work?
Rich in antioxidants, neem oil fights free
radicals and its high antibacterial and
antifungal action tackles skin problems
such as acne, rashes, hyper-pigmentation
and abrasions. It also moisturizes, thanks
to its vitamin C and essential fatty acids
content. Besides, it clarifies the hair and
scalp to beat dandruff, environmental
damage and stimulates hair follicles for
improved hair volume and growth.
www.kamaayurveda.com
FACT: NEEM OIL HAS ANTISEPTIC
AND ANTIBACTERIAL
PROPERTIES.
 MAKE FAMILY TIME MORE FUN

PLAY TIME
Need a family outing? Head to DLF Cyber Hubs Smaaash, a gaming
complex in the heart of Gurgaon. Theres an array of fun activities like
virtual reality shows, live cricket, Formula 1 simulators, bowling alley
and even 3D and 4D gaming. A great place to spend some family time
with your children. Then, when youre parched, head to Unforked Cafe
+ Bar for some great food. Choose between the popular buffet, three
cheese pizza and plenty more.
DLF Cyber Hub, Cyber City, Gurgaon (0124 394 0188);
www.Smaaash.in

LITTLE DETAILS
Looking to do up your babys
bedroom? Maspars latest tiny-tot
version called Little Maspar will
brighten up the space. The label
has launched three collections
called: Little Sailor, Ballerina and
Zoo Keeper. The products range
from blankets, crib bumpers, bib
sets bed sheets, cushion covers,
pillow cases, rugs and towel sets
for your baby. All fabric products
are made in antimicrobial
treatment making it safe and
germ-free for your child.
www.maspar.com
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CROWNING GLORY
Scratch salon is the brainchild of Pammy Kaul, a beauty and nail
art expert. The concept is inspired from the boutique salons of
London and Milan in the way they serve their clients. Its a one
stop shop that addresses all your hair and beauty needs. It is a
unique neighborhood salon and is influenced by the classic
European design ethos and delivering service excellence at
affordable prices. Scratch salons are already established and well
functioning in Chandigarh, Amritsar, Patiala, Khanna, Jalandhar
and New Delhi. Check it out!
91 9910 646423 (Lodhi Road, New Delhi); 0172 332 8183
(Chandigarh)

FUSION POWER
If you love adding Indian accents and elements to
your wardrobe every now and then, Ws latest
Spring Summer 2016 collection is tailor-made for
you. The latest collection showcases clothes that
have Indian asthetics, but at the same time go
very well with Western wear! The collection
comprises of: Floor length flowy kurtas, knee-
length kurtas, cropped cotton pants, cotton
culottes, as well as printed gilets in all lengths.
Theres plenty from which you can choose from!
Each and every item has interesting prints. Mixing and
matching has never been so much more fun! Look up the
brand shake things up in your closet.
Available countrywide in W stores; www.wforwoman.com

TIP: MATCH YOUR KURTA WITH TAILORED TROUSERS FOR A SMART

WORK LOOK OR YOU COULD THROW ON A STOLE FOR A MORE
TRADITIONAL ATTIRE.
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PINKRIBBONS - FOR THE DESSERT CONNOISSEUR IN YOU

If you prefer the aroma and taste of home-made bakery goodies to commercial bakery stores then Pink
Ribbons - an out of home bakery in Dwarka, jointly owned by homemakers Aparna and Meenakshi in
Dwarka (Delhi) is the destination for you. They make sinfully delicious Italian desserts, English cookies,
tea-time cakes, designer cakes, chocolates and such other bakery items.

Food
blogger,
Anubhav
Sapras...
SNACK TIME
Children or adults, French fries are everyones favourite
snack. Try Cremicas latest offering - their ready-to-eat
French Fries in the comfort of your home. The perfect
batch of fries are salty, light, crispy and not greasy. You
can carry them around without the fear of the fries
going soggy. Just take out,
pop it open and bite away.
CHINESE BHEL
They are delicious, and come
PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINS;
COOKING TIME: 30 MINS; SERVES: 3
with a ketchup satchet. A great
Noodles 100gms (boiled and fried)
companion when you feel the
Tomato Ketchup 3 tbsp
Schezwan sauce 1sp
need to munch and when you
Onion 1 Tbsp have your guests over.
Green capsicum 1 tbsp
Salt (to taste)
White pepper
Chat Masala (to taste)
METHOD
1. Take fried noodles in a mixing bowl.
2. Add tomato ketchup, Schezwan sauce, Available
salt, white peper, onion, and capsicum. at your
3. Mix all dry ingredients well with chat nearest
masala. 4. Garnish it with chopped grocery
coriander. Serve fresh. store

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w ith A DI T I M I T TA L
MY H O US E
Stand-up comedian, ac t ress and w r iter

Why we love her:

She is a regular at the Canvas Laugh Club,
Mumbai and was a part of last years
infamous roast panel with AIB. Most
recently shes been in the news for her
tour called Things They Wouldnt Let Me
Say. Shes also seen at the Weirdass Pyjama
Festival and she starred in a viral video called
Facebook with Mummy.
A household chore that I enjoy

Id do anything to avoid

If I were a spice Id be

One thing about me that no

Before company arrives, I hide one knows
I stay fit by

The best thing about being a comic

My favourite junk food
Personal motto

And the worst...

Stuff I cant live without
My life in one song
As told to Ayushi Thapliyal

A word of advice Id tell a younger me Etiquette pet peeve

I am currently reading

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