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diva cover final-R2.indd 1 05-Dec-17 4:50:55 AM EDITOR’S LETTER A day in the life of 2017. India’s love jihad spills over into a heinous hate crime in ; Congress politician Mani Shankar Aiyar calls the PM ‘neech aadmi’ and bats for the BJP yet again; US prez Donald Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and violence erupts in West Bank; actor is voted sexiest Asian woman; Apple’s iPhone X gets drubbed for low OUR BIG STORY CARRIES battery life; the Indian Medical Association writes A FUN, INFORMATION- a stinker to the Board of Control for Cricket in India PACKED HOROSCOPE (BCCI) for not taking into account atmospheric pollution FOR ASTRO-FANS. FIND before organising the India-Sri Lanka Test match in New ; scientists claim the human race has OUT WHAT 2018 HOLDS peaked and has hit maximum lifespan limit; the Supreme FOR YOUR ZODIAC. Court states that no law provides for change of woman’s religion after marriage; the government contemplates extension of last date of Aadhaar card linkage to bank accounts to March 2018. The mind boggles as cause-and-effect play out in a matter of 24 hours. Will 2018 be better? We attempt to gaze into the crystal ball and emerge with a few answers. While our Big Story lays no claims to predicting how news—breaking and faking—will pan out in the new year, it does carry a fun, information-packed horoscope for you astro-fans. Find out what 2018 holds for your zodiac. Plus, our fashion, beauty, lifestyle and relationship pages come with tried-and-tested tips, advice and know-hows. Allow me a prediction too. The next few hours will see you infomed, entertained and all set to conquer—you’re reading , ergo you stay unstoppable.. Happy New Year!

Tanya Chaitanya @tanyachaitanya @tanyachaitanya27

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71-73-DEC24 contents R1.indd 1 05-Dec-17 4:12:08 AM VOLUME 59 NUMBER 1 8 The big story YOUR EVERYTHING GUIDE TO 2018 Be it love, career, money or health, we predict what’s in store for you in 2018 36 ALL ABOUT YOU Street cred 22 Love HONEYMOON FROM HELL What to do when your FASHION holiday with the SO 28 Front row takes a nosedive CAT WALK Look fierce in 24 Passion leopard prints STEAM IT UP Tips to make shower 29 KNIT BITS sex doable and sexier Get winter-ready with cutesy knitwear 25 Career INSIDE JOB 30 SMOOTH MOVES Workplace habits that play Make a bold style statement havoc with your credibility in velvets and fur

36 Fashion feature 24 STREET TALK Your inner diva will love this Work it perfect mix of high fashion and relaxed-punk style BEAUTY 46 Masterclass GET THE LOOK Makeup artist Amelia Daswani’s step-by-step guide for a fresh-faced look

50 Hair spotlight GO Messy waves and a mini braid à la Alia Bhatt 56 Hitting refresh

74 The buzzmakers SHRIYA SARAN ON HER NEW PASSION The actor talks about turning a professional diver, her first Kathak production, and upcoming film, Tadka 74 Sweeten it up

58 Here come the queens

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Will2018 you get that promotion? Should you trust that dodgy associate? Will you meet your SO? And will your plans to see the world achieve lift-off? Holistic healer, researcher and practitioner of natural medicine and astrology, Larra Shah has all the predictions for 2018 20 IL R P A FUTURE FIX - 1 2 To be better H equipped to C R combat the stress A coming your way M this year, invest time in nurturing a hobby. Abstain from extremes—in your thoughts, your career, and your sex life. If you’ve had to be a bit of a penny-pincher in the past, now is the time to feel good about spending on those you love.

COLOUR MATCH Dark blue, grey, yellow, gold, silver

LUCKY here’s no such thing as a calm Arian. have to respond to even the smallest needs And 2018 will reward your restlessness of your colleagues. Your whimsical moods will not NUMBERS Tand make your personality irresistible. be tolerated, so keep them in check. The constant 1, 8 Your tough exterior belies an emotional core. travelling might get exhausting. You need to learn This year, you will focus on doing what it takes to delegate and focus on fi nding new opportunities IMPORTANT to protect the people you care about. Though and building new skills. Pay special attention to MONTHS you may plan for the future, you will be happy your competitors. International tie-ups will be FOR WORK to live in the moment. benefi cial, even if they take up a lot of your time. & FINANCE: May, August, September, Career & money Love & relationships October FOR LOVE: Prepare to enjoy the limelight. It is a very positive This year is packed with fun, fl irting and July, September year, with the planets aligning to boost your socialising. But don’t go overboard; your extreme FOR HEALTH: income prospects. You will not only have the nature may cause you to lose touch with close February, May, support of your seniors at work, but will also have friends and loved ones. A new romance will bring September, an infl uencer back your plans and proposals. That both excitement and heartache. September October said, this isn’t a chase-me-I’m-busy year; you will is the time for laughter and celebrations.

Star twin: Kangana Ranaut believes in living in the moment and being brutally honest. She looks set to have a very interesting and successful 2018. THE BIG STORY

1 2 AY M - 1 FUTURE FIX 2 IL Be the leader. R P Don’t shy away A from training and encouraging those who need your guidance. To balance your energies, you need to allow yourself to be spiritually inclined. There are no shortcuts in life; you need to be patient about new opportunities coming your way. Learn to have self-control. eauty, intelligence and conviction— colleagues who want you to fi ll in for them. Take Taurus has the whole package. time out to introspect if this is really working for COLOUR BNo matter how many times you fall, you and your career. Your humour and positivity MATCH you will always fi nd a way to get back up. On will be appreciated, and you will lead your team some days, Taureans are hardworking; though in the right direction. This year brings happiness Yellow, orange, on most others, all you want to do is sink into and relief from some of the constant worries red, gold, white the sofa and watch a movie. This year, you and stresses of the past. Finally, you will be able LUCKY will have to do more—which shouldn’t be a to shake off some of the mental baggage that problem, given your tenacity. You will fi nd has been dragging you down. Expect a shift for NUMBERS yourself dealing with challenging people; use the better—a change of job or position is likely 5, 7 your favourite trick of constantly changing around July. your mind to isolate yourself from them. You IMPORTANT have a fantastic memory and tend to absorb MONTHS information like a sponge, so read on and Love & relationships FOR WORK & remember these few tips for 2018. Time to plan your dream holiday as love fi nds FINANCE: January, its way to you. Just when you thought you July, November could take it easy, a secret will reveal itself. FOR LOVE: Career & money There’s marriage on the cards for those who June to December Don’t gloat about past glories. Plan constructively have feared commitment for a while. You’ll FOR HEALTH: for the fi rst half of 2018 and avoid being too be more willing than ever to take the plunge. March, July, forthright with your superiors, unless absolutely Supporters and loved ones will be around November required. You might get taken for granted by when you need them.

Star twin: Expressive with a great sense of humour, Anushka Sharma has a good year ahead. She will enjoy both power and fame in 2018.

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long-term assignments or fi nances properly. Having to rely on someone else to come 1 through fi nancially will make you anxious, NE 2 - JU as there might be upsetting delays. 22 Your expenses won’t increase, but AY M you need to be realistic when it comes to splashing out on luxuries. Avoid taking FUTURE FIX fi nancial responsibility for Don’t look back. others; they need to learn Move ahead with to be accountable for confidence and themselves. Your energy, forget about enthusiasm and fresh the issues you have ideas will make you faced in the past. a hero wherever you You have the ability go. Sustaining this, to calculate all however, should consequences, be your main which is a great focus this gift. Don’t year. Don’t let overthink previous failings a situation. It will stop you from only lead to stress surging ahead. When and anxiety. things get challenging, remember to trust your COLOUR instincts. Luck is on your side, MATCH and you will be supported in all Yellow, orange, red, that you do. This is a good time gold, silver, white to be constructive, nourish new ideas and work with a team that can help you achieve your LUCKY he Gemini talent for duality will be targets. Don’t shy away from investing in a new NUMBERS tested this year. Behind the cheerful business—it will pay off. Tattitude hides a person going through 2, 6 a rough patch, and somehow people will discover this about you. You are not comfortable Love & relationships IMPORTANT talking about your personal life, but it may It is an exciting feeling to realise you’re in love. MONTHS help to open up to certain close friends. Your You may be indecisive as the pressure to commit FOR WORK confi dence will be shaken; though fret not, it builds, though. Don’t rush anything, until & FINANCE: April, will return whenever your expertise is required. it feels right. Fake promises or half-truths could May, July, Learn a new skill; it will help you keep up land you in awkward situations, especially September, with the changing times. if you’re confronted about them publicly. October You won’t be able to laugh off your mistakes FOR LOVE: or walk away from them as you might have done May, August Career & money before. Be honest about how you feel and what FOR HEALTH: 2018 begins with a renewed zest to complete all you expect. Make time for loved ones; your March, June, July, the tasks you have begun. Be prepared, however, signifi cant other especially might need some October, November for setbacks if you haven’t planned your extra encouragement.

Star twin: Her ability to refl ect, assess and think things through will allow Sonam Kapoor to continue to excel in the fi elds of fashion and luxury.

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ou will rebuild your life without those who have hurt you in 2017. YYou may become more vulnerable, but that is defi nitely not a weakness. On the contrary, as always, it will bring out the best in you. When Cancerians feel underestimated or ignored, they react by putting some distance between themselves 22 LY and the person responsible. Your tendency JU to brood over the past will hamper - 22 the joy you are so capable of sharing. E N U Career & money J You need to stop being a ‘yes’ person. Put your foot down and say no to protect your own boundaries. It is time to build a team that supports you and understands your needs. Re-evaluate your choice of work and accept the fact that perhaps it’s time for a change. You also need to sharpen your intuition. You are a good judge of character, and this generally protects you from those with dodgy intentions. Confusion about your role or the way forward may slow down your progress. Forge ahead nonetheless as opportunities and unexpected benefi ts await you. Focus on the progress you’ve made rather than the speedbumps you’ve encountered and you’ll be able to enjoy success. Your expectations from business partners need to be kept in check. home. Focus on IMPORTANT your strengths and MONTHS Love & relationships expertise, and this FOR WORK Love and light-hearted fun will add a new will be a good year. & FINANCE: spark of joy to your life. You will meet your January, February, soulmate after summer, someone who will FUTURE FIX COLOUR June, October stir up emotions of both pain and happiness. As the demands MATCH FOR LOVE: If you are emotionally distressed, 2018 will on you increase, White, cream, Most of seem to progress too slowly. It should be you will actually copper, green, the year your priority to make practical decisions feel more positive. black FOR HEALTH: in matters of the heart. Life will pick up To maintain peace May, August, pace, but this might cast a shadow over your and balance, let LUCKY October, November, relationships; you will need to make sure your spouse take NUMBERS December that everyone feels secure. charge of the 5, 9

Star twin: Very sociable, though also shy and reserved, Priyanka Chopra has a gift for reading people, and this will help her make big strides in 2018.

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Star twin: Kajol is fi ercely independent and a go-getter. In 2018, she must accept change to shake up the status quo and take things to the next level.

ou are always a few steps ahead trajectory and move you in a completely of the rest. You know what you want different direction. You will easily manage Yand will do anything to get it. Your to steer ahead of your colleagues. Don’t ability to overcome setbacks will prove to be depend too much on others—watch carefully your greatest gift this year. Your need to prove before you decide how much to delegate. people wrong, especially those who have Obstacles will slow you down a few times taken you for granted or underestimated you, in the beginning of the year. Be fl exible FUTURE FIX will help you win big in 2018. with project timelines. Loved ones might be hurt by what Career & money Love & relationships they see as signs of your arrogance. Keep yourself up-to-date with the changing Venus adds an element of excitement to your Guard your trends in your fi eld. You will gain new sun sign, and brings with it some life-changing reputation this perspective and have the opportunity to moments. Someone from your past will make year when it’s time work with intelligent and creative people. their way back into your life, and you will to make big The planets align to help you succeed. be ready to take things forward. You need decisions. You will Your fi nances will become stronger. to be understanding, more so than usual, in enjoy some amount New investments should be set aside for 2018. Romance moves on to sturdier ground, of fame, but watch expansions. Wait till the end of the year with you embracing a committed, fulfi lling your back as you for an opportunity to change your career relationship. This year is full of joy for you. climb towards the pinnacle most want to reach.

COLOUR MATCH Brown, white, grey, silver, earthy tones

LUCKY NUMBERS 1, 3, 6

IMPORTANT MONTHS FOR WORK & FINANCE: April, June, July, October, November 3 FOR LOVE: 2

T February, June, S U December G U A FOR HEALTH: - February, April, 23 Y August, December JUL

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our genius for empathy is your greatest strength. You can be distant, however, Yand are easily hurt. You complete any task with single-minded focus, and god help anyone who gets in your way. Stop worrying; you have no reason to right now. Instead, take a deep breath and bask in the spotlight. 2 2 You know when to give up trying to change ER B people and when to change your reaction EM T P to their behaviour. This is the year to do exactly E S what you know best. - 4 2 T S U G Career & money U A You know how to win an argument, and this skill will help you close a few deals quickly in the beginning of the year. 2018 will require grit and determination, and will see you taking some big risks. Make sure to have back-up plans in place. A word of caution: if you are investing further in a business, don’t do so on pure faith. Check the fi nancials thoroughly fi rst. Your ambitions should be restricted to getting the current situation under control, rather than planning for the months ahead. You don’t fear failure, and know that opportunities may take time to come your way. Financially, you may feel the pressure around

You are wise and you’ll need to bring LUCKY mid-year, so make sure to have a contingency those insights into NUMBERS plan in place. Partnerships could prove to be planning your 4, 7 very benefi cial. communications, even if it means IMPORTANT FUTURE FIX Love & relationships doing more MONTHS Break free from research. Change FOR WORK You always empower your loved ones, and this misconceptions is around the & FINANCE: year you will want exactly that from your close and other barriers corner; accept it June, July, friends and family. Before you can fully commit that are holding and plan ahead. August, October to someone, you need to know that they not you back, FOR LOVE: only appreciate but also share your vision and COLOUR especially in April, June values. Romantically, this year you will fi nd what MATCH you seek. You tend to spend time daydreaming the work space. FOR HEALTH: when you are attracted to someone. Express Confidence is Ruby red, March, August, your feelings as clearly as possible when you are important for your pink, blue, October overall growth. yellow ready. Love may take a back seat, as work takes up most of your time in 2018. Star twin: Grounded and a true romantic at heart, Khan will fi nd a perfect balance in her personal life.

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ou fi ercely protect your personal life from prying eyes, and this year you’ll Ystep up the secrecy since you don’t want people to know what you are up to. Music fi lls 23 your soul. You seek out like-minded people ER OB to help you fully express your creativity. CT - O This is not the time to stand your ground 3 2 R and aim for perfection. Move fast, change E B direction, adapt. Librans love to shop— M E T some may even say you’re addicted to it. P E Guard against random buying sprees. S Career & money You are in control of many aspects of your work and are making good progress with the help of a good team. Fame and stardom await you, as you fi nd yourself excelling in all avenues. It’s now time to make strong, clear-headed decisions. Be supportive of your colleagues and get help when you need it. Reach out to old contacts, add new opportunities to the list, and delegate more than you usually do. Jupiter in your sun sign brings success, great decision-making skills and big gains in 2018. Travel will mostly be centred around networking. Avoid too much of it, unless absolutely necessary. It is time to up your portfolio’s value, so get experts onboard to help you plan investments for the year. Money and funding will fl ow in; spend time of your health. understanding how best to use it all. It’s true that you LUCKY meet people for NUMBERS a reason, but you 5, 7 Love & relationships need to re-think Holidays with loved ones are on the cards. who you include in IMPORTANT These breaks help you to stay balanced FUTURE FIX your inner circle. MONTHS and creative. This year, you will meet You will feel Some dramatic FOR WORK & someone special. A friendship may turn into superhuman, turning points are FINANCE: February, a committed relationship. And perhaps that as everything foreseen, so keep March, August, is exactly what you need—a partner who is also in your life those trusted November a trusted friend. A surprise from close friends flows in perfect advisors close. FOR LOVE: and loved ones will make you feel extra special. synchronicity. At May, June COLOUR You will experience a few ups and downs such times, it is FOR HEALTH: MATCH during mid-year. Don’t neglect even very easy to February, March, the smallest of issues. Now more than ever, overdo things. Green, blue, August, November don’t take love for granted. Take care black, white

Star twin: The fi rst three months of 2018 will bring good news for Soha Ali Khan, and the rest of the year will continue in the same vein as well.

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iscipline works its magic in 2018. While you don’t like inane destined to LUCKY questions and are tempted to tell make strong D connections. Be NUMBERS off those who ask them, go easy because this criticism might not always go down truthful to yourself. 3, 6 well. Your intuition and ability to take Stop obsessing; it responsibility for your actions are your will only hurt you. IMPORTANT greatest strengths. Reverse psychology works FUTURE FIX Your persona is MONTHS and you have always had great success with You are brilliant almost always FOR WORK it—this year is no different. You might when you focus on intense. In 2018, & FINANCE: at times feel alone and misunderstood. your own abilities take things lightly, February, March, If you expect others to understand you, and forget the especially the August, September start by being more accepting and idiocy of opinions of others. FOR LOVE: considerate yourself. others. You March, August, COLOUR have November MATCH Career & money great FOR HEALTH: intuition Blue, black, yellow, January, June Building patience and keeping your and are gold, silver anger in check will be absolutely necessary at work, especially with your partners. Your to excel at new ventures may make you reckless. determination and drive Relax and listen to those who have your back. There will be quite a bit at stake if you do not meet your deadlines, so factor in a buffer and ask for help from external sources when you need it. An organised work schedule and a good team will see you succeed in the fi rst half of the year. That said, you need to watch your expenses 22 ER and grow organically as planned. Though MB VE investors will continue to be your key focus, O N - the strategies that will take your company 4 2 to the next level need to come from you. R E B O T C Love & relationships

O You can be open, frank and sometimes even hurtful to the ones you love without even realising it; and this will lead to a lot of awkward situations that you may not have time to deal with. It’s best not to impose your opinions on the home front at all. Travel will bring love; it will also bring back the romantic intensity you once enjoyed and now miss. Lonely hours of contemplation will be a thing of the past, as a second chance at love will cheer you up. It is a balanced year for relationships, and you can thank the stars for that. Star twin: Observant and intuitive, will feel powerful in the latter part of the year. Some signifi cant changes are afoot.

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o survive, you need to stay motivated. you will feel more comfortable than you have This year, you won’t need to mask your in the past two years. Roll up your sleeves Tfeelings. You are strongly opinionated. and take charge of everything that is important. Once you make up your mind, you tend to do Keep your expenses in check. Postpone any as you please, and this will serve you well in expansion plans till mid-year. International 2018. Smaller achievements make larger ones ties are going to be important in 2018. possible. Remember that a mood swing can FUTURE FIX change your perspective on everything. In the most diffi cult of situations, you will still Love & relationships You need to be fair, fi nd a reason to smile—this is your best asset. You may feel disappointed with your SO or especially at work. loved ones. Be less critical of them if you want Avoid manipulating to defuse the situation. Everyone feels insecure others. Look at Career & money sometimes. You can only get past it if you long-term goals. You will be perceptive, confi dent and mature rebuild trust. A budding relationship will bring Half-truths are lies; at work. There is a strong possibility that you bliss and some much-needed balance. Take you need to stay will feel an unfamiliar indecisiveness around a vacation; it will help you decide if you are away from them mid-year. While it is okay to be confused, ready to make a commitment. and be brutally don’t let instability set in. Seek help from honest with a mentor to see you through. Financially, yourself. Double- check your facts. Read the fine print in all paperwork, especially legal documents.

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Star twin: Konkana Sen Sharma is highly driven, but hates routine. She will fi nd the summer of 2018 particularly rewarding.

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past. Progress, opportunities and expansion are all on the cards for you. Financially, you will feel more secure. Avoid misunderstandings at work and with your business partners. Trust no one with important documents. Take charge of your mood swings 0 2 FUTURE FIX Y and be more of a team player, R A U rather than autocratic. Avoid over- N A There will be obstacles, speculation. J - 2 but remember to take Jupiter provides 2 R responsibility for your intellect and E B actions and you’ll the power to make M E do fine. Keep those decisions. Don’t let C E who have been this get to your

D supportive in 2017 head. Rather than close to you. Your making tall claims, personal resources get a realistic will grow. You overview of where will receive money, things truly stand. rewards and bonuses. Have a more It is very important to cautious approach be flexible, adapt and keep in business. an open mind. In business, you need to have a cautious approach COLOUR when taking major decisions. You might MATCH consider a change of jobs, but don’t make any decisions about this in the Red, earthy brown, first part of the year. yellow, gold LUCKY our ambition and talent for strategising will pay off in all areas of life. What Love & relationships NUMBERS Ymakes you unbeatable is your survival A domineering nature can be harmful for 4, 5 instinct—don’t ever taken it for granted. budding relationships—or any other kind. To be a leader, you will need to have the You are generally warm, romantic and fun, IMPORTANT respect and support of your team, so make the so let your SO see that side of you. He will MONTHS effort to earn it. You judge others based only on love and admire you all the more for it. Single FOR WORK their actions, but avoid being too critical. Leave Capricorns are likely to fi nd an optimistic, & FINANCE: some margin for errors. You are a complete romantic partner this year. You need to be open February, May, romantic at heart and can get obsessive and to change. At home, a little kindness and October, November grumpy about the smallest of things. It is time patience will go a long way. Rekindle all FOR LOVE: January, to be open-hearted and generous. personal relationships, as it will help keep May, September, you balanced emotionally. Cosmic energies October, November will compel you to ignore your most important Career & money FOR HEALTH: relationships; however, no matter how busy January, April, 2018 brings success and recognition. You will you are, you need to try and make time October reap the rewards of all the hard work of the for them.

Star twin: Tenacious and grounded, Deepika Padukone can expect to welcome a big change in her life after April.

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Star twin: Dreamy and independent, Preity Zinta will fi nd joy in the smaller things in life. This year, she might just fi nd a home away from home.

FUTURE FIX Learning a new 18 Y R skill won’t be A U as easy. You will R B E need to have F - patience. Your drive 1 2 must empower all Y R those around you A U as well. Keep your N

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COLOUR MATCH ou are not judgemental, but you never when it comes to your job or any new business forget the way you were treated by venture. Keep your emotions on an even Silver, white, blue, Ysomeone. As you enter a time of great keel. Remember, you are expanding and are grey, yellow, red change, let it all go. Aquarians who are silent bound to face pressures. Managing expenses thinkers prefer isolation when they need will be the core focus in 2018. Be clear when LUCKY to come up with innovative ideas. Originality, communicating expectations with colleagues NUMBERS planning and organising are the three qualities or you won’t get what you want. You need 1, 5 that will work for you in 2018. Some amount planned action and deliberate moves to sort of micromanaging and perfectionism will lead your relationships with co-workers. IMPORTANT you to success. MONTHS Love & relationships FOR WORK Career & money & FINANCE: June, Love, too, will be the focus of the year. July, September You seem to be on track to realise all your Romance and a soulmate will make this FOR LOVE: dreams and ambitions. New alliances will help an exciting time for dreamy Aquarians. You Throughout you reach your goals. Planetary conjunctions will enjoy the limelight. Old relationships need the year help with the expansion of international closure before you make way for new love, new FOR HEALTH: trade. The second half of the year will be romance and new possibilities. Your newfound September, fi nancially rewarding. Hard work, perseverance desire to live life fully may startle those around October, November and patience will help you tackle delays and you, as you will seem different and more hiccups. Long-term associations will pay off exuberant in 2018.

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isceans are sensitive and pure of heart. You don’t like rules— Por so you like to think. 2018 will demand a shift. Your mind and heart don’t always agree with each other, 0 and that will cause further problems in 2 H C decision-making. Your strong intuition R A and great communication and analysing M - skills will help you conquer all that you 9 1 desire. Your helpful nature makes you Y R a popular leader. A U

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E Career & money F Inheritance or a sudden windfall will change your fate in the latter part of the year. Procrastinating or delaying without proper communication will cause misunderstandings and unhappiness. New connections will bring great opportunities for expansion. Sharpen your skills to really rise at your workplace. Your hard work won’t go unnoticed or unrewarded. Cosmic transits will result in mysterious and intriguing events that can be benefi cial if you act promptly. Love & relationships so take advantage IMPORTANT of the good phases MONTHS You will be very forgiving this year, and work effectively. and realistic too about what’s happening FOR WORK Be generous in around you. If you’re trying to win & FINANCE: April, your dealings. Your someone’s heart, go slow and accept that March, October, FUTURE FIX spiritual needs will this may not go the way you want it to. November, 2018 calls for be addressed slowly One-sided relationships will only bring December self-reliance and with new learnings. more heartache, so it is futile to even try FOR LOVE: confidence. It also and woo the person you are attracted Throughout urges you to listen COLOUR MATCH to. New romance is on its way around the year to your advisors Red, blue, grey, black the later part of the year. You will be FOR HEALTH: and work in unison passionate and intense once you learn February, April, with a team. LUCKY to trust your instinct. A vacation will help November, The planets are NUMBERS resolve minor issues. Married Pisceans December need to make spousal harmony their aligned well, 2, 6 priority for a balance of energies.

Star twin: Loyal, strong and sometimes unaware of what is good for her, Alia Bhatt needs to save her energies and must watch out for signs of exhaustion. PHOTOGRAPHS: SHUTTERSTOCK, YOGEN SHAH YOGEN SHUTTERSTOCK, PHOTOGRAPHS:

58-69-Horoscope_Big Story Dec 22_R1.indd 14 01-Dec-17 2:30:48 AM VOX POP A New Year resolution you’ve kept the longest?

Pick a doable “This year, I started resolution this year filling a gratitude ‘jar’ on Twitter. I called it #jarjarthings, and it is my way of documenting my day and giving thanks for the privileges I often take for granted. On some days, I’ve had to struggle to find something good. Those days have taught me to concentrate on the little things— having 2 am friends, a well-stocked library, good WiFi or playing with my dog.” Joanna Lobo, 31, freelance writer

“In 2017, my resolution was to eat healthy. It is a hard thing to do for a foodie like me. But I did manage to keep my resolution for three to four months. I had endless cheat days, but I’m glad I at least made an attempt to add some healthy food to my diet.” Drizzela D’Souza, 21, content writer

“Last year, my resolution was to work “My resolution “The last time I kept out regularly and I stuck to it, barring was to take a New Year resolution a few off days here and there. It has helped good care was about four years me become of my skin, ago. I decided that stronger not just which was I would try to sleep physically but a bit damaged early and not watch mentally as well. by pollution. TV after 2 am. I was Self-care I kept it for successful for a month is the most six months before I caved in and important thing by following binge-watched How I for me now.” a good skincare regime. My skin felt Met Your Mother and Neha Kapoor, better too. Eventually though, I went back Breaking Bad!” to my lazy ways.” 31, marketing Dipinti Dembla, 21, consultant Patricia Monteiro, 24, student HR professional PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTOGRAPH:

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HONEYMOON FROM HELL You don’t have to be married to have a disastrous fi rst holiday with the love of your life. Neeti Jaychander has some horror stories and advice on how to avoid them

ravelling with your partner is a great way to connect with them, Taway from the humdrum of daily life. The US Travel Association interviewed 1,000 couples in 2013 to determine whether travel had a positive impact on their relationship—79 per cent said it did. This makes you wonder what the remaining 21 per cent has to say. You’re in love and headed for a few chilled-out days. What could go wrong? Glad you asked. ‘It felt like a never-ending trip’ Priya Raj* and Sunil Mohammad, a garment Krishanan* spent a week “A WEEKEND TRIP WILL exporter, planned a romantic touring the Nilgiri Hills, GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THE getaway to Paris, little did spending two days each CHALLENGES YOU MIGHT they know it would be more in Ooty, Coonoor and exhausting than exhilarating! Kotagiri. Priya says, “We FACE ON LONGER TRIPS.” Since they wanted to make the should have stuck to one most of their time there, the place and kept the trip Focus on quality, longer trips, and how to address couple crammed in everything to three days, so we not quantity issues that might come up.” they possibly could in 11 days. could get a hang of sharing It’s best to fi rst test the waters Fathima says, “Our day started vacation space. There before a big jump. Manjula MK ‘We needed at 7 am and ended at 11 pm, were instances of awkward says, “A weekend trip is good another vacation and it was action packed—by silences where we just enough for your fi rst holiday. to recover’ the end of the tour, we needed didn’t know what to do This will give you an idea of When homemaker Fathima another vacation just to with ourselves!” challenges you might face on Biwi and her husband recover from this one.”

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Keep your schedule a pretty big step for them. he grabs a drink, or catch a play the couple and their relaxed While everything seemed if he’s off walking in the park. infant daughter had several Travel agent Vinod Katri Babu perfectly fine at the start, Then you can return to each narrow escapes. says,“We suggest that couples they soon realised that they other refreshed and with lots Stay calm and don’t have a packed schedule should have planned ways to talk about. get insurance and take time out for relaxed to have some quiet me-time While what happened to the lunches, dinners and spa apart from each other too. ‘We ran into six Svanstorms was certainly experiences.”Quieter getaways Both found that level natural calamities’ unusual and rare, it’s always also work better for couples.“If of proximity stifling, but Swedish couple Stefan a good idea to check weather couples want to visit Paris, didn’t know how to broach and Erika Svanstrom made forecasts and pay close we suggest they also spend the topic without hurting headlines back in 2011 when attention to the scene on the some time at Nice or the other’s feelings. they encountered six natural ground at your destination. Champagne,”says Katri Babu. Carve out me-time calamities while on their Babu says, “Assess your Activity-based holidays are also Travelling as a couple does not four-month honeymoon. medical needs and keep getting increasingly popular as mean that you stick together Facing everything from a medical kit handy. Also, a way for couples to bond. Katri like a pair of Siamese twins! a snowstorm in Munich and invest in travel insurance Babu suggests cycling through Just as you need space flooding, cyclones and a narrow and medical insurance with the English countryside, in your day-to-day life, you escape from bush fires maximum cover.” attending cooking workshops need distance on a holiday too. in Australia to a 9.0 earthquake in Australia, or taking origami Go shopping by yourself while and tsunami in Japan, ‘Bridezilla or ikebana classes in Japan. took over our “PLAN A MIX OF honeymoon too!’ ‘He was always Newlyweds Shruti and Aditya in my face’ ACTIVITIES THAT SUITS Menon, freelance architects Priya and Sunil have been BOTH PEOPLE, BUT DON’T who work together, had dating for two years. Their BE TOO RIGID.” a five-day break from work, fi rst holiday together was and decided to head to Dubai. Aditya left all the planning to his wife. “Big mistake,”he says, “She pre-booked our tours, which gave me little room to change anything I didn’t like. I wanted to do more adventure sports while she booked us on shopping and dining tours.” Meet halfway Psychologist and counsellor Manjula MK says the couple should have sat together and decided exactly what they did and didn’t want from a vacation. “For instance, if one person wants to party and spend time by the beach while the other wants a dose of architecture and culture, places to consider would include Barcelona and Goa. Plan a mix of activities that Schedule some suits both people, but don’t me-time as well

be too rigid.” PHOTOGRAPHS: GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK BEEN CHANGED ON REQUEST HAVE *NAMES

12-13-AAY_Love_Couple travel.indd 5 28-Nov-17 12:07:41 AM ALL ABOUT YOU passion Steam it up Anupama Bijur offers tips so that your fi rst attempt at shower sex is more than just water down the drain f one is to believe research, the bathroom is a pretty popular place to have sex. According to a 2014 survey Iof 1,000 respondents by Durex, which studied the average American’s fantasy versus reality orgasm experience, 54 per cent said they were satisfi ed with sex in the shower. If you want to be part of that happy club and wash away any embarrassing memories of sex in the shower, read on.

Get flexible GETTING HOTTER There may be a lot to love “Water is a huge pleasure about shower sex, but stimulus,” says Dr Kamalakar, it does require some prep- adding that shower sex can be fulfilling if you’re open ping—and working out. to some trial-and-error. Here “To pull off shower sex, both are some fool-proof positions partners need to be as to try out. fl exible as a yoga practi- tioner. It calls for upper Stand up, leg up and lower body strength to While standing up, lift your leg and place it on a stool support each other’s body,” or on the edge of the tub. Your says Milan Vohra, India’s partner can stand in front fi rst Mills & Boon writer. or behind you and thrust in, “SHOWER SEX CALLS FOR holding you by the hips for UPPER AND LOWER Time to deeper thrusts. BODY STRENGTH TO SUPPORT accessorise Up against the wall EACH OTHER’S BODY.” Specially designed shower With you facing the shower accessories are now avail- wall and your hands extended able to make shower sex to support you, invite your sometimes. One day, can cause irritation. Use safe. Skid-proof mats, partner to enter from behind, my husband got into silicone-based lubes or single-locking suction as the water cascades down. the shower and started even vegetable oil instead,” Arch your back to allow him in. footrests as well as single off the mechanics of the says Dr NandKishore and dual-locking suction Pick-me-up whole thing. I took off Shapur Kamalakar, Senior handles make it easier for Mount yourself on your my clothes, got in and Consultant, Urology couples to steam things partner’s hips and lean almost screamed! That at Columbia Asia Hospitals, up in a variety of positions. against a wall for support. You was the day I realised my Bangalore. They also reduce the risk could grab hold of a towel rod husband likes showering or a wall clamp for better of slipping. in scalding hot water.” Lead up and support. With both of you facing each other, you can kiss follow through Testing waters as you climax. Slip it on If you’re not still convinced Consensus on the water It’s easy to get caught in the about shower sex, use the temperature may sound like Floored moment, but both partners steamy shower stall a non-issue, but is a deal- Sit down on the floor with your should know that condoms to work up some lather and legs facing forward and breaker for many. Erotica too are prone to slipping love hormones. “Finish straddle your partner. This writer Scarlett Grey says, position offers better support, in the shower. “Also, don’t up in the bedroom and “My husband and I like as one partner can lean use soap or shower gel as return to the shower

to spice things up a bit against the wall. lubricants because they to cool off,” says Vohra. PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK

11-AAY_Passion_Shower Sex_R1.indd 4 28-Nov-17 12:03:39 AM ALL ABOUT YOU career

GET OVER IT: Schedule every meeting or appointment 15 minutes earlier than it is, in your planner. This way, you ).3)$%*/" give yourself extra buffer time No one at work might tell you this, but you need to hear about to be punctual. If your the habits that are denting your credibility as a professional. unpunctuality, however, stems Anindita Ghosh serves some home truths from a lack of interest in your job or is a passive- aggressive way for you to express resentment, address the core issues with the help of your manager or a counsellor. ZONING OUT According to the 2014 Wasting Time at Work Survey by salary.com, 89 per cent of people while away time in the office. While 31 per cent waste around 30 minutes daily, 31 per cent waste about an hour. Teja Gudluru, CEO and founder of UDo, an app that provides expert solutions to users on a variety of issues, says, “The average employee spends a lot of time on non-productive tasks such as having too many internal chats.” Just being online on social media is a huge distraction too and reflects badly on your work ethic. It goes without saying that ot quite ALWAYS LATE those employees rarely shimmying Missing deadlines ATTENDING make it to the list of star Nup the corporate or failing to reach PERSONAL performers. Attending ladder as fast meetings on CALLS personal calls frequently as you expected to? There’s time—these are through the day, taking off a chance you’ve fallen into all things your company’s THROUGH for extended lunches with certain toxic behaviour management will take note THE DAY WILL friends and sneaking out for patterns that are of. “Not respecting other COUNT shopping or to run personal sabotaging your goals. people’s time, be it colleagues, errands during work hours, Make this year different clients or external vendors, AGAINST YOU. these little transgressions by resolving to break free reflects poorly on your work add up and will count from these endless and ethic. Employees who do not co-founder and CEO against you. destructive cycles. submit reports or other critical of LabourNet Services India, GET OVER IT: We gather some great tips information on time also affect a social enterprise that enables Monideepa G, a content to help you realise your the productivity of the team,” sustainable livelihoods for developer, tried to cut down full potential. says Dr Gayathri Vasudevan, the disadvantaged. her internet usage at work.

27-28-AAY_career_toxic work habbits.indd 4 29-Nov-17 2:31:39 AM ALL ABOUT YOU career

“I made a conscious effort to not respond to every work email as soon as it arrived in my inbox while I was working. I slotted some time later in the day when I would respond to them according to priority.” Plug-ins like StayFocusd and LeechBlock or apps such as Spaces, Desktops and Pomodoro can help you stay on the ball by blocking applications that may distract you from the task at hand. Also, tell friends and family that your time at work is sacrosanct and that they should avoid calling you unless it is for something important. And if the temptation to play hookey Stay away from offi ce gossip is too strong, remember that an employee who is unreliable will be the first to be handed IF YOU HAVE disharmony. So, avoid JUST BAD a pink slip. gossiping. If you don’t have MANNERS NOTHING anything nice to say about Sometimes, it’s ZERO NICE TO SAY a co-worker or boss, don’t say easy to lapse FORESIGHT ABOUT it. Don’t whine about your job into a very Poor planning to your colleagues. Your boss casual mode, and putting A CO-WORKER would rather have you tell especially if the culture in your things off till the OR BOSS, him/her your issues instead. workplace is relaxed. But this last minute are DON’T SAY IT. can be a slippery slope and cardinal sins at the workplace TOO BORED encourage boorish, because they have a domino TO TRY inappropriate or just plain effect on the whole team’s GANGING UP Getting into a rut awkward interactions. productivity. “Lack of planning Employers do is natural after GET OVER IT: When you can have a cascading effect on not look kindly a number work in an office, you need the entire team. For instance, on employees of years at an to think of not just your if the manager doesn’t who indulge organisation. This, however, comfort but also of those you prioritise or plan short-term in office politics. So whether should not translate into a lack work with. So, throwing and long-term goals with it’s your penchant for of initiative. “While training tantrums or cussing will not specific timelines, how will gossiping about your sessions are made available for just get your employer’s goat, he/she be in a position to colleagues and seniors employees, not many take but will also have your give direction effectively?” or pitting people against advantage of them. They get colleagues turn against you. asks Vasudevan. each other, it’s all equally toxic comfortable with their existing “You have to treat your GET OVER IT: Sales in your boss’s eyes. Pathak skill set and stop thinking co-workers with respect and manager, Meera Mallick, says, says, “Lack of team spirit, of growth,”says Pathak. that includes not using bad

“I make a to-do list every egoism and greed for power GET OVER IT: Whenever language, or making sexually morning and make sure I stick can make employees work you find yourself losing focus, inappropriate or offensive to it. Then I consult with against each other rather think of all the reasons you love comments. Maintain my boss and co-workers, and than with each other.” your job. “Take initiative, decorum and stay within prioritise the most important GET OVER IT: No suggest improvements and your limits,” says advocate tasks of the day. I concentrate organisation will tolerate help teammates perform Brinda Kumar, who runs

on finishing these first.” someone who promotes better,” says Vasudevan. a law firm in Delhi. SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTOGRAPH:

27-28-AAY_career_toxic work habbits.indd 5 29-Nov-17 2:32:00 AM CLASSIC REMIX Kick-start a year of fabulous fashion with these key closet updates, which give a modern spin to your everyday wardrobe heroes LAURA BIAGIOTTI LAURA DIOR CHRISTIAN & GABBANA DOLCE MOSCHINO VANOTTI LUCIO

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Metal choker, `4,500, Anomaly by Anam skirt, `2,299, Only

Knit cardigan, `4,999, Junarose KNIT BITS Your humble knitwear gets a luxe upgrade with deconstructed shapes and architectural details

PVC sling, Wool scarf, CHANEL `4,128, Cath `999, Kidston Monte Carlo

Knit beanie, `1,464, Accessorize

STYLE TIP Add sophistication Knit and velvet to your turtleneck heels, price on by wrapping request, Fendi a choker over it.

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Faux fur wallet, `3,838, Cath Kidston SMOOTH

Satin MOVES blouse, Take a hands-on approach with classic textures like `1,899, Vero Moda velvet, fur and satin brushed in playful shades

Sterling silver bracelet with enamel and cubic zirconia, `5,999, Pandora

Satin maxi, Corduroy skirt, ` ` 3,499, Marks 4,499, & Spencer Tommy Hilfi ger

Metal earrings

JASON WU with crytals, `1,025, Accessorize

Velvet boots, price on request, STYLE TIP Jimmy Choo Pair plush fabrics with dainty jewellery for a polished look.

22-25-Front Row_Nov 24_R2.indd 5 24-Nov-17 12:45:55 AM FASHION jewellery

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05-JEWELLERY_Dec 22.indd 2 27-Nov-17 11:45:13 PM FASHION moodboard

THE CV COLOURS: AFTER DARK The classic indigo hue (from denim) is the mainstay The duo met while of this collection. Complementing it are black, studying fashion design a deep-sea green, red, olive green and ivory. at NIFT, Bangalore, and moved to Delhi to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. After about a year of working with other designers (Shyma Shetty with Nitin Kartikeya and managed to stay ahead Pranav Kirti Mishra of the curve. “We set up with Abhishek Gupta the brand to establish and Nandita Basu), a community of like- they launched their minded people,” says clothing brand, Huemn, Shetty. This fall, the in 2010. The label designers produced producing menswear their largest-ever line and womenswear has comprising 153 pieces.

Textiles: Tough love Water-reesistant parachute fabric, silk, cotton,denim, leather and velvet make up the canvas of the collection. Mishra says, “We’ve worked with With their fall/winter 2017 line, Huemn’s Pranav denim for the first time and it Kirti Mishra and Shyma Shetty have starteed haas been used extensively. Prior to starting Huemn, I used to a bold conversation about inclusivity and work at a denim company, individuality. Aditi Rao listens in which inspired my lovefor the mateerial.” INSPIRAT DIFFEREN FOLK The collection sttarted out with the idea of inclusivity. A series of real-ppeople stories were brouught to life by American phootographer Mark Hanauer who collaborated with Huemn. The ‘Huemn Storries’ attempted to drive home the point that wee’re all different from onne another and that’s whatma m kes us beautiful. “Givenn the political climate at the time we were woorking on the collection, issues of feminism, gendeer bias and racism seeped into our work effortleessly,” says Mishra.

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SILHOUETTES: PRINTS:R NAME CAALLING REBELE NATIONN The line features logo prints Trueu to the theme, the for thet first time. “I think collectiont features a range of the time is right, people diversev shapes—boxy believe in our message and silhouettes, deconstructted wantn to be part of the forms,m fitted dresses, crooptops commmunity,” says Shetty. andn biker jackets. A subversive take on the burkharkha was also part oftthe line-up. “WWeweree surrounded by bans based onrace, religion and gender, and we wanted to make a statement,” says Misshra.

Cellebs: Traail- DETAILS: blaazers The label is a favourite TEXTURE with BollywoodB A-listers TROVE such as Anushka Sharma, Quilted dresses with dori Shraddha Kapoor and work were engineered to Deepika Padukone,P and closely fit the body. Puffer has also foundf a following jackets with exaggerated among alternativel shoulders and extended arms tastemakkers like singers featured prominently and Anushka Manchanda and so did delicate, handcrafted Monica Dogra,D and model/

3D flowers. actor Priyanka Bose. FASHION INDIA AMAZON ISSAR/ POMY PHOTOGRAPHS: SHAH YOGEN 2017; FALL/WINTER WEEK

34-35-MOODBOARD.indd 3 07-Jul-17 3:55:52 PM FASHION Shimmer in the dark Jimmy Choo has released its Cruise 2018 campaign, featuring Cara Delevingne and photographed by Tom Craig. It captures the different moods of Delevingne’s Saturday night. She is seen strutting around the streets of New York in fur-lined loafers, beaded boots and metallic pumps. These sparkling beauties have arrived just in time for the party season. PRICE: On request AVAILABLE AT: Select Jimmy Choo boutiques

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get a playful line of ssi your wardrobe ow. E: `7,999 onwards AILABLE AT: All Titan ces are the revamped Raga retail outlets

AU HHES WE LOVE DENIM Mu aikars, we are delighted to ann nce the opening of Spanish label BLOWOUT ssimo Dutti at High Street Phoenix. Levi’s is celebrating 50 years of its iconic trucker jackets. fashion label is known for its high-end In honour of its golden jubilee, separates, which are the epitome of cool. the brand has collaborated with influencers from around the Meanwhile, in Santacruz, adidas Originals world, who have put their design has opened its first Fashion Destination stamp on the denim toppers. Door store. This concept retail space Holiday The collab features only 50 jackets and includes designs stocks the brand's exclusive merchandise cheer Cosy up in the season’s most- from Indian tastemakers like and statement collection drops. flattering knits and outerwear Masaba Gupta, Anita Dongre with Gap’s holiday line. Featuring and Kayaany Contracto multi-coloured stripes, plush velvet, party sequins and vintage textures on dresses, skirts and bomber jackets, this line will take you from basic to très chic in an instant. Good vibes guaranteed! PRICE: `1,299 onwards AVAILABLE AT: All Gap retail stores in India

31-Trending_Dec 22.indd 2 29-Nov-17 11:28:52 PM FASHION feature STREET TALK High fashion gets a laidback, street-style treatment with subversive punk elements thrown into the mix. It’s just how we roll. Photographs: Meetesh Taneja

DATE NIGHT Hit the bar with a ’70s-style band jacket over a sequinned number.

Sequinned dress, price on request, Namrata Joshipura; silk bow, price on request, Anamika Khanna; suede jacket, price on request, Karn Malhotra FASHION feature

SHINE QUEEN Layer a shimmery cocktail dress over a roll-neck blouse for some instant cool.

Knit turtleneck, `4,500, Munkee. See.Munkee.Doo; mesh dress, price on request, ; gold-plated earrings, price on request, The Line @ Le Mill; fi shnet stockings, stylist’s own

110-114-fashion Feature_Divyak R1.indd 3 20-Nov-17 4:56:04 AM TULLE TOWN Serve up feminine fl orals and delicate sheers with a side of gritty checks.

Embroidered tulle dress, price on request, Huemn; cotton jacket, `12,500, Chola; embellished denim jacket, price on request, FCUK; suede sandals, price on request, Hermés; crystal rings, crystal earrings, both prices on request, Swarovski; metal bangle, `7,557, Outhouse; faux leather cuff, `1,500; Curio Cottage; fi shnet stockings, stylist’s own

110-114-fashion Feature_Divyak R1.indd 4 20-Nov-17 4:56:26 AM FASHION feature

LONDON UNDERGROUND Dress down a fl amenco-style gown with knee-high boots and your favourite plaid shirt.

Leather blouse, `14,500, Huemn; silk taffeta gown, price on request, Sonaakshi Raaj; leather boots, `5,500, The Source; silver and brass earrings, `6,500, Anomaly by Anam; fi shnet stockings, stylist’s own

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DARK DAYS Wear your couture gown in the AM with preppy accessories.

Silk velvet gown, price on request, Manish Arora; leather beret, price on request; Christian Dior; silver and brass choker, `4,000, Anomaly by Anam; crystal earrings, price on request, Swarovski; metal bangle, `7,557, Outhouse

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SHOW TIME Stop traffi c in a gilded sculptural dress with voluminous sleeves.

Mesh dress, price on request, Amit Aggarwal; chiffon maxi, `16,500, Saaksha & Kinni; gold- plated hoops, `14,200, Misho; leather pumps, price on request, Christian Louboutin; fi shnet stockings, stylist’s own

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FRINGE ELEMENTS Get shimmy-ready in a luxe knit with fl apper details.

Cotton and mesh cardigan, `25,400, Untitled&Co; beaded skirt, price on request, Anamika Khanna; onyx earrings, `6,250, Eurumme; silver and brass alloy cuff, `4,500, Anomaly by Anam; metal sunglasses, `37,000, Fendi; cotton blend stockings stylist’s own

110-114-fashion Feature_Divyak R1.indd 8 20-Nov-17 4:57:14 AM FASHION feature

RUSH HOUR Add an edge to a feminine pussy bow blouse with fi shnet stockings.

Silk and wool dress, price on request, Hermés; leather and knit boots, price on request, Christian Louboutin; gold-plated choker, `18,000, Suhani Pittie; fi shnet stockings, stylist’s own HAIR AND MAKEUP: MEETESH RAJANI (SPARKLE TALENTS); FASHION STYLIST: DIVYAK D’SOUZA; ASSISTED BY: BY: ASSISTED D’SOUZA; DIVYAK STYLIST: FASHION TALENTS); (SPARKLE RAJANI MEETESH AND MAKEUP: HAIR KAMBLE VIKAS BY: RETOUCHED KHARPUDE; SHRADDHA COORDINATOR: SENIOR SHOOT VARTAK; AND RIDDHI DARUVALA ZENIA

110-114-fashion Feature_Divyak R1.indd 9 20-Nov-17 4:57:27 AM SUPER - SATURATED With 2017 coming to an end, it’s time to look ahead to better and brighter things. We’re making a start with this cheery, happy makeup look

POLYESTER T-SHIRT, STYLIST’S OWN STYLIST’S T-SHIRT, POLYESTER Turn to find out how to get this look.

25-26-Opener & MasterCLass Dec22 R1.indd 2 29-Nov-17 2:39:08 AM BEAUTY masterclass GET THE LOOK

Makeup artiste Amelia Daswani shows Madhura Sansare how to create this bright and happy look

to prep your face. Apply concealer under the eyes area to hide any puffiness as well as any marks or blemishes. 2 Follow with a foundation to get a flawless base. Set it with pressed powder.

Use a dark brown tint on your eyebrows to 3 fill them in.

5 Use a yellow-tinted liquid ith a black liquid eyeliner, draw on a thick line eyeliner to create a thick your upper lashline and pull on the wing lightly. line on top of the black one.

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PHOTOGRAPHS: VINAY JAVKAR; HAIR AND MAKEUP: AMELIA DASWANI (TFM INDIA); MODEL: ALEX ( TFM INDIA); TRIANEE STYLIST: KHUSHI BHATIA; SENIOR PHOTO SHOOT CO-ORDINATOR: SHRADDHA KHARPUDE; PHOTO RE-TOUCHED BY ANU TONDAN BEAUTY goodies

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irst stop: beachy waves. Use a smoothing shampoo to amp up the gloss. Follow it with a moisturising Fconditioner for healthy-looking ends. Blow-dry and apply a serum. Now, start curling your hair into soft waves with a tong. Make sure to tightly twist your hair while you wrap it for that messy, undone look. Apply ample amounts of hairspray to keep the waves light and floaty. Now, part your hair on one take a small section from the hairline and start braidi rnrow. Braid it till your ear lobe and let the re . Finish with a shine serum. PHOTOGRAPH: YOGEN SHAH Matrix Opti.Care Smooth Straight Shampoo ADD MULTIPLE L’Oréal BRAIDS FOR Professionnel Smooth Revival Philips A BOHEMIANOH LOOK. Conditioner Kerashine TIGI Rockaholic Dryer Fun Times Flexible Hairspray

Toni&Guy Ikonic High Shine Curling Serum Drops Tong

BBlunt Intense Moisture Hair Serum

03-Hair Spotlight.indd 2 27-Nov-17 11:41:01 PM BEAUTY nail edit

GREEN 3 WAVE An unusual colour for the nails, but that’s exactly why it works so well, 2 says Madhura Sansare

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1. Avon True Color Satin Matte Finish Nail Enamel, Island Goddess, `149 2. Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Polish, Mint Mojito, `110 3. O·P·I Nail Lacquer, I’m Soo Swamped, `850 4. Lotus Make-up Ecostay Nail Enamel, 5 Jade Green, `199 5. BeYu Ultra Shine Nail Lacquer, Green Splash, `425 6. Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Polish, Tenacious Teal, `110 7. Studio West ` Nail Polish, Sobo Chic, 145 AND - DIGITAL DIRECTOR ART JAVKAR; VINAY PHOTOGRAPH: SEN SUPRIYO BY RE-TOUCHED MORE; PHOTO SAMEER BEAUTY:

29-Nail Edit Dec22 R1.indd 2 29-Nov-17 2:33:55 AM BEAUTY mandate

SKIN MAKEUP HAIR My friend recently I use a quality How can suggested waxing foundation and I prevent both the upper lips concealer, but breakage and and cheeks. my base still colour fading What are the pros wears off. How at the same and cons of using do I make time for colour- wax on the face? it last longer? treated hair?

— Ruchika Sharma, Bangalore — Disha Singh, — Tanya Maheshwari, Mumbai

Any friction or pull can cause You may have oily skin, Today’s colours are resilient, pigmentation for those with which ‘eats up’ makeup and laden with conditioning sensitive skin. Waxing can also faster than any other skin moisturisers that can prevent lead to bacterial infection in type. The trick is to keep oily excessive breakage. The only the hair follicles, which appears skin hydrated. Use an oil- family of colours that is likely to as tiny pustules. Sometimes, free lotion and a prepping fade fast is the reds. So, if that it can trigger acne or pimples spray with Vitamin C. Cut is what you’re using, then slightly too. It is best to opt for laser back on foundation and add intensify the hue. Also, make hair removal after getting your concealer only to the areas sure the colours are emulsified hormones tested for polycystic that need coverage. Set your at the time of wash, and get ovarian syndrome. If you makeup with a loose powder colour+moisturising hair spa have to wax, make sure you first and then with a Studio done soon after. This will not only apply an antiseptic cream Fix compact from M·A·C to prevent colour fading, but will immediately after waxing. create a long-lasting base. also boost the health of your hair.

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Plump up your pout with the Maybelline RIGHT New York Super Stay Matte Ink range. The improved formula colours the lips in a saturated liquid matte formula, and stays on for 16 hours straight. The NOW unique applicator brush comes with a pointy tip for flawless application without having to use a lipliner. Available All that’s fresh and fun in 10 super-saturated shades, this lip on the beauty shelf colour a total party essential. PRICE: `650 AVAILABLE AT: Leading retail outlets AMAZONIAN SECRET EYES RIGHT The Body Shop has brought all the goodness of age-old Nykaa Cosmetics recently launched traditions from Amazon to create its eyeshadow palette called Just Wink the Amazonian Saviour Multi- it!, a range with three palettes. The Purpose Balm. Infused with colours range from golds to wines natural oils like organic Babassu and blues. The shades are all and Andiroba, the balm uses nine blendable, and can be used ingredients to intensely nourish individually or mixed to create a wide dry skin. The balm also promises variety of glam looks. The palettes to revive the appearance of come with a multipurpose tattoos, and fade the marks and brush, a blending scars on the skin. It is formulated sponge and a brush without silicones, colourants, applicator, ensuring mineral oil, paraffin or perfect application fragrances, and is a 100 every time. per cent vegetarian PRICE: `650 formula. AVAILABLE AT: PRICE: `1,195 Nykaa.com AVAILABLE AT: The Body Shop FLAWLESS GLOW MOISTURE This party season, put your HOUR best face forward with Lotus Herbals Cellular Glow Facial Banish winter dryness with the Kit. An easy-to-use, four-step Malu Wilz Caviar Moisturizing kit, it comes with a deep cell Cream, which promises flawless activation system that uses hydration. Made with highly concentrated micro particles to improve hyaluronic acid and an exclusive caviar your skin’s natural radiance. extract, the cream works to reduce fine Choose from four amazing lines and wrinkles, and ensure smooth, variants—Radiant Gold, youthful-looking skin. The cream also Radiant Pearl, Radiant contains brown algae extract, which Diamond and Radiant provides long-lasting moisture during Platinum. Shine on! the cold, dry months. PRICE: On request PRICE: `3,999 (50 ml) AVAILABLE AT: Leading AVAILABLE AT: Malu Wilz retail outlets

46-Hot Right Now Dec22.indd 2 29-Nov-17 5:21:57 AM Dads for change Debasmita Dasgupta wants the world to know that fathers can be natural allies for their daughters. It’s the theme of her popular ‘My Father’ illustrations, fi nds Chirag Mohanty Samal

s a kid, Kolkata girl Debasmita Dasgupta often accompanied her father to Ahis theatre rehearsals. He directed and acted in plays with a strong social message. These plays were what fuelled Dasgupta’s desire to fi nd purpose as an artist. “Some fathers It found expression in her online out there are illustration series called ‘My Father’. Through it, she hopes to engage fathers real-life of daughters in the fi ght for women’s inspirations rights. There was a very specifi c group that the world of women Dasgupta had in mind, that is the millions of girls who don’t get an needs to fi nd education, are married before the age out about.” of 18, fall prey to female foeticide and are victims of physical abuse. The idea for the series came to Dasgupta around 2013 when she came for non-profi ts. This led to stints across a video online. “After I heard with international organisations, a TED talk by Afghan educator and like Oxfam, the United Nations, women’s rights champion Shabana and Singapore-based Asia-Europe Basij-Rasikh, I felt something had Foundation. After 12 years in the permanently changed inside me. fi eld, she wanted to create something Basij-Rasikh grew up in Afghanistan of her own. “I founded ArtsPositive, during the Taliban regime. Despite a non-profi t, where we create all odds, her father never stopped illustration-based social campaigns fi ghting for her education. He used to challenge stereotypes. My Father to say, ‘People can take away everything moving father-daughter stories from illustrations are part of that goal.” from you, except your knowledge,’” across the globe. She says, “I asked Besides engaging through social recalls the 37-year-old. myself, ‘Who can make a difference in media, Dasgupta felt the need to Basij-Rasikh’s story compelled these girls’ lives?’ One of the answers connect with fathers and daughters Dasgupta to do something. “I illustrated I found was, ‘A father can.’ As a decision- in real life. “That’s how Doodle her story and posted it on Facebook. maker in a largely patriarchal society, With Dad started in 2015. Through Then I looked her up and shared a father can truly celebrate girl child’s this campaign, I partner with local the illustration with her. She was so birth. Some fathers out there are organisations and communities like touched that she forwarded it to her real-life inspirations that the world Leher and Magic Bus, to facilitate art students, and then I started getting needs to fi nd out about. Their voices camps for fathers and daughters.” emails from a lot of Afghan men, must be heard and that is my mission These art camps, so far organised thanking me because they felt someone through My Father illustrations.” in Kolkata and Mumbai, not only was trying to show them in a positive A mass communication graduate strengthen the father-daughter bond, light,” she says. Encouraged, Dasgupta now based in Singapore, Dasgupta but also initiate discussions on topics started looking for similar positive and has specialised in communications like female foeticide and child marriage.

09-Reality Opener Dec 22.indd 2 27-Nov-17 11:56:59 PM MAN WE LOVE

Hit Refresh—The Quest To Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul And Imagine A Better Future For Everyone WORK IN PROGRESS Microsoft CEO, Satya efore Satya Nadella wrote this book, few people knew much about the man at the helm of one of the world’s Nadella, wanted to largest tech conglomerates. When he became CEO write a business book of Microsoft in 2014, we in India were thrilled Bto discover he has roots in and that he that would report is passionate about cricket. It was, however, only after directly from the eye the September 2017 release of his book, Hit Refresh— of the storm. In an The Quest To Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul And Imagine exclusive chat with A Better Future For Everyone, that the world got Anindita Ghosh,he a glimpse of the man behind the title. In this chat with Femina, Nadella tells us about the milestones that have explains why he had to shaped him, the importance of empathy in a cut-throat tell his story this way business and the women who keep him grounded.

What impact did your Indian upbringing have on your professional and personal life?

One of the best pieces of advice that I ever got was from Steve Ballmer, who was my predecessor, when he was retiring. He said, “Be your own person.” I am a culmination of what I grew up with in India and then what I grew up with in the United States. It is very diffi cult for me to even untangle these two things. So it’s very hard for me to attribute parts of me to my (Indian) upbringing or the American life that I lead. I do, however, know one thing for sure: if it were not for my fi rst 21 years in India, my next 25 years in the US wouldn’t have been possible.

‘‘IAMACULMINATIONOFWHAT IGREWUPWITHININDIAAND THENWHATIGREWUPWITH IN THE UNITED STATES.’’

What inspired you to write Hit Refresh at this point in your life?

Most business books are written as either great successes or failures, and none of them are written while going through the process of change or transformation. I wanted to refl ect in the fog of war, so to speak, about both the change happening inside our company and the need for change in the world. While writing, I had to go back and talk about my life, because in some sense, who I am and how I think about the company, the world and our role in it, is heavily infl uenced by how experiences have shaped me. Most people would write it when it’s all done, but I wanted to refl ect on it while it’s not done.

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How has your personal life—your role as a family man—turned you into the leader that you are? As I look back now, I think the birth of my son in particular was a major turning point. It was one of those major hit-refresh moments. My wife and I were both quite young, and Zain was our fi rst child. So there was a lot of anticipation and we were mostly thinking about what our weekends would look like and when Anu (Nadella’s wife, Anupama) would get back to work. When he was born, everything changed. Due to in-utero (From left) Bill Gates, Satya asphyxia, Zain was born with Nadella, Steve Ballmer a severe case of cerebral palsy, which has impacted him You have spoken about throughout his life. And for How can more girls be encouraged to consider how empathy is one multiple years I struggled with a career in technology? of the most important it; struggled with ‘why did this qualities required for tech I think if a lot of girls in schools see other women succeed happen to us?’ I was watching innovation. How have the at work and see their stories and the impact that they Anu driving him up and down in challenges faced by your are having, they might aspire to do the same. One of the the Seattle area for therapies, children taught you things I’m very excited about is Minecraft (a popular to give him the best chance. about empathy? freeform computer game). It is more than a game; Minecraft Watching her made me realise I have come to realise that is an open world, a creation tool that attracts both boys that it didn’t happen to me; the source of inspiration and girls equally. Computer science curricula, even in the something had happened for innovation is empathy. early days, was a lot about gaming and programming, and to my son and I had to step Unless you meet the unsaid projects that perhaps are inherently more attractive to boys, up as a father and do what needs of customers, you’re whereas this game, since it has no limits to what you can I needed to do. And that, I think, not going to have success. imagine and create, is attracting girls into STEM education. has helped how I think about So you have to listen to your It is a big initiative, but, fundamentally, what you need myself at work, as a leader. own life’s experiences to be is more role models. It has helped me develop this able to build that depth. In sense of empathy, to be able my case, whether it’s my to see through others’ eyes. children’s experiences, or the As a parent, it’s been ‘‘ITHINKIFALOTOFGIRLSIN interview question (about a struggle. We have three kids SCHOOLS SEE OTHER WOMEN SUCCEED what inspired Hit Refresh) or and they are a handful, but AT WORK AND SEE THEIR STORIES AND the Grace Hopper answer (In I have learnt to ask myself, THEIMPACTTHATTHEYAREHAVING, October 2014, at the Grace ‘When I am there, am THEYMIGHTASPIRETODOTHESAME. Hopper Celebration of Women I present?’ So I am choosing ’’ in Computing, Nadella made to do a few things and to do a controversial remark that them deeply. For example, women should not ask for I recently taught my daughter How have the women in your life infl uenced you? raises and should trust the driving. We yelled at each other system instead. He later for a little while, but it was apologised for this.)—these My mom helped me stay grounded. She taught me to be calm a fun experience. My middle are all things that have under pressure and it turned out to be the most enduring daughter loves reading. It’s shaped who I am. I have lesson. My wife’s experiences and how she has dealt with something I am passionate learnt from what has crises have kept me honest. Also the women at work… One of about, so we are always happened in order to be able the great privileges of my life has been the women I worked swapping stories about to see more of ‘us’ in ‘them’ for and the women I work with, and what they have taught me. what we are reading. and more of ‘them’ in ‘us’.

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RIGHT ROYAL The winners of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017—Shraddha Shashidhar, Peden Ongmu Namgyal and Apeksha Porwal—are equal parts beauty and grace. Nikita Sawant and Simran Ahuja catch up with the divas. Photographs: Jatin Kampani REALITY cover girl ‘EVERY DAY WAS A NEW CHALLENGE’ Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva India 2017 Shraddha Shashidhar wears the crown like she was born for it wenty-one-year-old Shraddha Shashidhar exudes confidence. THer boundless energy is evident on the day of the Femina cover shoot and throughout our bubbly conversation when she gave me a peek into her newly hectic life. The beauty queen has only just come to terms with the fact that she’s the newest Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Miss Universe India. But now that Shashidhar has finally acknowledged it, she wants to bring about some positive change with the power that comes with the crown. She tells us how she plans to go about it.

How does it feel to have won the crown? I’m delighted! I couldn’t believe it at first. I took a few days off to try and digest the fact that I had won. But I believe that with this crown comes “I WOULD LIKE TO ERASE THE PERCEPTION a lot of responsibility. So I’m prepping THAT INDIAN WOMENARE CONFINEDWITHIN for that and staying positive. THE FOURWALLS OFTHEIR HOMES.”

What was the best thing about being a part of Miss Diva? Indian women are go-getters and hold Walk us through your Every day was full of new twists and power, nationally and internationally. beauty routine. challenges. But these weren’t the kind I would like to erase the perception I moisturise my face really well and of challenges that would break you that Indian women are confined drink a lot of water. If my face feels down. I always took them in my stride within the four walls of their homes. grimy, I make sure to use a good face and pushed myself to do better. wash, rinse well and dab it dry. Who is your role model? What’s the one stereotype I look up to two women—Oprah What are your future plans? about Indians that you’d like Winfrey and Malala Yousafzai. I would love to serve in the Indian to challenge? Both of them have had difficult army. Alternately, since I’ve always The world still perceives Indian beginnings, and yet today, they loved the camera, I would like

women as reserved. But I think are so powerful and inspiring. to host a travel show. MIGUEL GAVIN GOWN: REALITY cover girl

a lot to play her current role because she’s determined to be the best version of herself. Her win at Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017 has her basking in the ‘I WAS A TOMBOY’ glow of a job well done. Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Supranational 2017 What was growing up Peden Ongmu Namgyal talks about her transformation in like? from a spunky teen to a beauty queen It was wonderful. We used to go camping a lot. Growing up, I was a tomboy. I used to play football and cricket with the boys and take part in almost all the sports in school.

How would you sum up your Miss Diva journey? It’s been a rollercoaster ride. Being a part of this pageant has taught me so much. I underwent professional grooming sessions and got to interact with , who was our mentor. I feel like being a part of this pageant has transformed me.

Who has been your biggest inspiration? My biggest inspiration is His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He’s a symbol of peace. When one is peaceful inside, they can reflect on the things they want to do and actually do them.

And who is your role model in the world of pageants? I look up to Pia Wurtzbach, who was crowned Miss Universe in 2015. She tried four times to win the title and that shows her dedication and determination.

If you could get rid of one social evil from our country, what would it be and why? I think I would want to do away with the dowry system. A man getting ikkim girl Peden Ongmu married for money represents an Namgyal had never in her “WHEN ONE IS evil custom, one that has harmed wildest dreams thought that PEACEFUL INSIDE, so many families in this country. Sshe would participate in, THEY CAN REFLECT let alone win, a . But ON THE THINGS THEY What’s the best beauty destiny has a way of blindsiding you. advice you’ve ever gotten? And the 22-year-old has made the most WANT TO DO AND It would be to eat healthy. It’s of this detour. An advocate for peace ACTUALLYDOTHEM.” quite difficult to do since I love

and self-reflection, she has unlearnt junk food, but I’ve been trying. MIGUEL GAVIN GOWN:

REALITY cover girl ‘I WANT TO LIVE UP TO MY TITLE’ Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017 second runner-up Apeksha Porwal talks about the exciting road ahead peksha Porwal is nowhere near done. This Mumbai girl has just been crowned Athe Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017 second runner-up, but the actor, model and theatre artiste is just getting started. This 24-year-old is already a force to reckon with and we can’t wait to see what she’s do next. She gives us a few clues.

What did you want to be while growing up? This answer has evolved over time. When I was in school, I wanted to be a criminal lawyer. After junior college, I studied economics and got very interested in developmental economics. After my graduation, I was even a part of a startup— a social business that provided food at affordable rates in slum areas. What has been your biggest “AT THE END intolerance. No matter how much lesson from Miss Diva? we progress economically, if we The pageant taught me how to OF THE DAY, THE don’t advance socially, the country stay calm and composed. We MOST IMPORTANT will stay at a null point. underestimate how nerve-wracking THING IS TO this whole process can be, since all the STAY FOCUSED What are your plans contestants are amazing in their own AND COMPETE for the future? way. At the end of the day, the most I have been acting and modelling important thing is to stay focused and WITH ONESELF.” for the past two years, and I want to compete with oneself with the aim of continue acting—I have been in talks getting better each day. for a couple of web series. Apart from all my makeup before going to bed this, my main focus this year is to live What is your beauty and drink enough water. up to my title. Being a Miss Diva is routine like? not just about getting a foothold in I follow the CTSMS technique, which What is the one change , but about fulfilling the encompasses cleansing, toning, using you want to bring about responsibility that comes with it. a serum, moisturising and applying in the country? I want to represent my country

sunscreen. I also make sure to remove I think it would be the growing well and be an agent for change. FERNANDES; CLINT MAKEUP: MIGUEL; HAIR: CAROLINE MIGUEL; GAVIN GOWN: KHUSHI STYLIST: TRAINEE TANEJA; MEETESH DIRECTOR; SENIOR CREATIVE KHARPUDE SHRADDHA COORDINATOR: SHOOT SENIOR PHOTO BHATIA;

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THANK YOU A round-up of everyone who made the Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017 a success

PARTNERS & EXPERTS: Personality enhancement experts: Performances choreographed by: Title sponsor: Yamaha Fascino Sanjeev Datta and Viram Datta Salman Yusuff Khan Powered by: United Colors of Benetton Wellness meals partner: Dr Mickey Mehta Ramp walk trainer: Alesia Raut Co-powered by: Reliance Digital Show choreographer: Lubna Adam Hair and makeup for episode panellists: In partnership with: Colors Infinity Designer: Gavin Miguel Robert Naorem and team Skincare expert: Dr Tvacha Official swimwear designer: Nidhi Munim Outdoor partner: Global Advertisers Cosmetics partner: Dazller Eterna Hair and makeup: Bianca Louzado Beverage partner: Living Liquidz, Ultra Vision partner: Kodak Lens Stylist for TV series: Shayal Sheth Schuhen Venue partner: Sahara Star Smile care partner: Dr Kathuria’s Stylist for pageant: Surabhi Sharma Post-party venue: Club Sirkus Multispeciality Dental Clinic Stylists: Devraj Das, Sheefa Gilani Series produced and event Fitness partner: Fitbit Photographers: Jatin Kampani and managed by: Cineyug Fragrance partner: Miss Diva Fragrance Taras Taraporvala Special thanks: Nandita Mahtani, Nutrition expert: Dr Neomee Shah Lara Dutta styled by: Eshaa Amiin Swapnil Shinde, Purple Paisley by

Life coach: Nidhika Bahl VJ Yudi styled by: Mansi Kapadia Arissa Khan, Troy Costa BENNETT, 2017, (C) COPYRIGHT GROUP, INDIA OF TIMES THE SOURCE: PHOTOGRAPH: RESERVED RIGHTS ALL LTD, & CO. COLEMAN RECOMMENDS Tune in to pop culture must-knows here! WOMEN TO WATCH SPOOK CLUB Bollywood’s leading ladies have some exciting releases Interesting sci-fi shows to stream on Netfl ix Veere Di Wedding Black Mirror Going by the teaser posters of this fi lm, Veere The series explores Di Wedding promises to be a fun fl ick to catch with themes that deal your besties. Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, with the evil side Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania come together as of technological development. One the leading ladies of this fi lm, which is being directed episode explores what it might be like to live by Shashanka Ghosh. Sumeet Vyas, who plays the in a world where game points are the only fan favourite Mikesh in the web series Permanent currency; another imagines a world where Roommates, also stars in the fi lm. Slated for a May 18 loved ones can be brought back from the dead; opening, the fi lm marks the return of Kareena Kapoor yet another wonders what it might be like if we Khan to the big screen after the birth of her son, could replay memories like a film on a CD. Black Taimur Ali Khan. Mirror offers a foreshadowing of the tech- enhanced future we’re hurtling towards. Pari Announced as a February 9 release, this Anushka The OA Sharma-starrer piqued everyone’s interest the Prairie Johnson is second its teaser poster was out. In it, the actor a young woman looks battered, bruised and nothing like her usual who mysteriously vivacious self. The blue-tinted posters hint resurfaces after going at an eerie, haunting fi lm. Pari also marks missing seven years Sharma’s third fi lm as a producer, after NH10 and ago. During this time, she seems to have Phillauri. Directed by Prosit Roy, the film also stars regained her sense of sight, but she won’t Parambrata Chatterjee, best known for his role explain how or where she’s been. Exploring as the cop in Kahaani. Mark your calendars since alternate dimensions with a storytelling style this fi lm surely looks promising. that switches compellingly between the past and present, The OA is what you need for Fanney Khan nights when sleep evades you. Scheduled to open in April, Fanney Khan stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Travelers Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. Directed by Atul It’s many years in the Manjrekar, the project has garnered excitement future and the fate of since it marks the on-screen reunion of humanity doesn’t look Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor good—unless people after 18 years. The duo was seen together can fi gure out a way to in Taal (1999) and Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai send their consciousness back in time in order (2000). The fi lm is rumoured to be a remake to prevent the eventual doom. Gripping enough of the Oscar-nominated 2000 Dutch fi lm, to keep you hooked and funny enough to keep Everybody’s Famous! you going, this show takes the age-old concept of time travel and gives it a unique spin. PINCH ZOOM The best Indian travel photographers to follow on Instagram The Window Seat Project Abhinav Singhai (@abhinavinsta) Rishi (@the.indian.traveller) (@windowseatproject) If you’re a lover of the The account has over A series of train great outdoors or the 11k followers, and the travelogues, with over vast mysteries of space, pictures will cause 27k followers, that this is the account for your breath to catch captures stories from you. Singhai’s account in your throat—they’re all over India and gives has over 3k followers, and his pictures that beautiful. From the seas of you a glimpse of the extraordinary capture beautiful sights from his travels Mumbai to the mountains in Kaza, things an ordinary passenger and often include various star trails Rishi presents the beauty of India, witnesses from their window seat. or starry night skies. one picture at a time. IMAGES USED FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY; PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTOGRAPH: ONLY; PURPOSE REPRESENTATIONAL FOR USED IMAGES

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For the milk For the chocolate chocolate mousse olive oil sponge

65 ml milk 76 g almond flour 65 g cream 32 g whole eggs 25 g egg yolk 57 g sugar 12 g sugar 65 g egg yolk 150 g milk chocolate 38 ml olive oil 75 g dark chocolate 115 g egg white (54% cocoa) 61 g sugar 225 g whipped cream 30 g flour For the jaggery caramel 30 g cocoa powder 80 g caster sugar 25 g jaggery 200 g heavy cream 5 g pectin

Calorie count: 250 calories (per serving)

SERVES: 4 > COOKING TIME: 2 hours

1. For the chocolate olive oil sponge, whip together the almond fl our, eggs, sugar, yolks and olive oil. 2. Beat the egg whites and caster sugar until stiff and fold into the above mixture. 3. Pour the batter into a greased cake tin and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and set aside. 4. For the jaggery caramel, fi rst make a dry caramel with 75 g caster sugar. Then add jaggery and melt. Slowly add warm cream to the caramel. Whisk well and set aside. Add remaining caster sugar and pectin to the caramel. Whisk continuously until it thickens. 5. For the milk chocolate mousse, mix the egg yolk and sugar together. Heat the milk and cream. Take off the heat and add in the egg yolk and sugar mixture. Place the pan back on heat and cook until it thickens. Then pour it over the fi nely chopped chocolate and blend the mixture well. Gently fold in the whipped cream and mix. 6. To assemble, pour the milk chocolate mousse into moulds. Top with jaggery caramel and pour another layer of mousse. Finish with a layer of chocolate and olive oil sponge, and freeze until set.

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For the berry compote

For the 100 g passion lemon posset fruit purée 250 g heavy 100 g caster cream sugar 50 g sugar 25 g corn flour 50 ml lemon juice 150 ml water 170 g frozen berries (mixed)

Calorie count: 350 calories (per serving)

SERVES: 4 > COOKING TIME: 1 hour

1. For the berry compote, boil the passion fruit purée with the sugar. 2. In a separate bowl, make a slurry with water and corn fl our. 3. Mix the slurry into the warm passion fruit purée and cook well. 4. Pour the thickened, lump-free mixture on the frozen berries. 5. For the lemon posset, bring the cream to a boil. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. 6. Take off the heat and cool down to 40°C to 45°C. Add lemon juice and mix well. 7. Pour into moulds or glasses. 8. Serve chilled, topped with berry compote.

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For the dark chocolate mousse

65 ml milk 65 ml cream For the dark glaze 25 g egg yolk 225 ml water 20 g caster sugar 325 g sugar 185 g dark chocolate (70% 270gcream cocoa) 150 g cocoa 225 g whipped powder cream 22 gelatine For the raspberry jelly

100 g raspberry purée 18 g glucose 75gfrozen raspberries 18 g sugar 3.5 g pectin 1.5 g agar-agar Calorie count: 275 calories (per serving)

SERVES: 4 > COOKING TIME: 2 hours

1. For the raspberry jelly, boil raspberry purée with glucose. Mix the sugar, pectin and agar-agar together in a bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the purée, whisking continuously. Cook until the mixture is thick and begins to set. Add frozen raspberries to the fi nal mixture and pour into moulds. Freeze until set. 2. To make the dark glaze, boil water, sugar and cream together. Slowly add cocoa powder in many parts and cook well. Add soaked gelatine to the hot mixture and blend well. 3. To make the dark chocolate mousse, mix the egg yolk and sugar together. Heat the milk and cream. Take off the heat and add in the egg yolk and sugar mixture. Place the pan back on heat and cook until it thickens. Then pour it over the fi nely chopped chocolate and blend the mixture well. Gently fold in the whipped cream and mix. 4. To assemble, pour the dark chocolate mousse into moulds. Top with raspberry jelly and pour another layer of mousse. Freeze until set. Then cover with dark glaze and serve.

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07-On the shelf.indd 2 09-Oct-17 2:47:25 PM THE BUZZMAKERS

Your underwater photos from a recent trip to Indonesia really blew up online! Have you always Shriya Saran been a diver? onhernewpassionson her new passions I’ve been diving for the last eight The actor-turned-professional-diver put together her fi rst Kathak production, months, and there are great stories behind both those milestones since I did a course at Lacadives We hear you’re in Andaman also working and Nicobar on a Kathak Islands. This time, production. I travelled to the I’ve started re-learning Ring of Fire in east Kathak under Indonesia with Patwardhan in Mumbai. a photographer I have always felt this friend. It was connection with dance. amazing to watch My mother was my first and swim with Kathak teacher; we hammerhead moved from Haridwar sharks, reef sharks, to Delhi so that I could black manta, manta learn dance from ray, turtles and Shovana Narayan. snakes. It was very I’m working on tough to be my first theatre photographed production, under the sea, which is though (laughs). a modern-day I actually took up story told deep-sea diving to through overcome my fear Kathak. of suffocation. I’m also working on a project that raises awareness about how plastic straws and toothbrushes are wreaking havoc on ocean life.

Your spa, Spandana, where visually Your next film, Tadka, also challenged therapists work, marks actor Prakash Raj’s turns five this year. Any plans directorial debut in Bollywood. for expansion? Tell us about that. I had never run a business before setting up the spa. It’s a romantic comedy set in Goa, and also I had kept the prices low but that strategy didn’t stars Nana Patekar, , Ali work. After struggling for the first two years, we are Fazal and Lillette Dubey. We will wrap breaking even now. I want to expand the business, shooting in January.

but I’m unable to find a like-minded partner. —As told to Sandipan Dalal KAMBLE KAUSTUBH PHOTOGRAPH:

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