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a fever. It might result in diarrhoea FIGHT COVID WITH AYURVEDA but that just means all the toxins VAIDYA ASHUTOSH NANAL AND VAIDYA AESHA NANAL which were going to further build the OF NANAL AYURCARE FAMILIARISES US WITH THE temperature or other symptoms will PROMISING EFFECTS OF AYURVEDIC MEDICATION IN THE get eliminated. CURRENT PANDEMIC. These simple home remedies works wonders in removing light toxins from the aidya Ashutosh Nanal is the fourth “Ayurveda mentions that all the digestive system from the urinary route generation of the Nanal dynasty diseases are an outcome of visitation of or sweat ducts. Vand received training in Ayurvedic the three doshas which are Vata, Khapa medicine from his father. He did his BAMS and Pitta. Basic entities of our system HERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO GET YOURSELF HEALTHY, INSIDE OUT. from Bharati Vidyapeeth followed by a and their balance give perfect health. IMMUNOVEDA post-graduate course in Panchakarma So when Ayurveda came into existence, Immunoveda is a benchmark program initiated with gold medal from Pune University as there were no concerns such as COVID by Nanal Ayurcare for enhancing the individual well as he is MD in Medicine too. He did or other viruses’ bacteria or diseases, immunity levels and one capacity to resist the his master’s degree with a specialization but still today, we can see that for most process of disease development. It works by in diabetes and its complications. He has of the upcoming infections and clinical detoxifying and cleansing your system thereby making it more able and strong! It works in a been actively practising for 20 years now, conditions, Ayurveda serves as a great comprehensive manner, dealing with various along with his wife, Vaidya Aesha Nanal tool for better disease management,” he aspects of life and the only science that recognises MD in Medicine and currently looking advocates. disease prevention. after Nanal Ayurcare. Another way to build immunity is by having HOME REMEDIES hot milk or water mixed with turmeric, this also helps in better circulation of the blood. One can FIGHTING AGAINST COVID-19 l Make a ginger paste and add rocksalt, even consume castor oil. He explains that a COVID patient’s sugar and few drops of lemon and mechanism has been hampered and the make it like a chutney and consume it NASYA body cannot fight the infection. “Ayurveda before meal or with meal Nasya is nasal application oil that forms an helps in developing the internal immunity l Medicated lukewarm water (fortify unctuous coating on the inner surface of the of each and every system so it can fight using cloves, jeera or dhania) nostril. When we breathe in air, this oil prevents microdust or virus particles from getting into the against the disease-causing agents”. l Having the Turmeric Milk before system. This should be applied 4-6 times a day for Ayurveda works in a holistic manner, sleeping works wonder the best results. it focuses on fortifying the internal l Take 10ml of castor oil and drink it environment of the body where the before bedtime once or twice a week SIDDHA JALA disease causing agents are curbed from l Onion grated into a paste should be It is a carefully balanced blend of herbs from our nurturing and developing within put around the naval for 30 minutes everyday kitchen. Using coriander, cloves and couple of other have a wonderful cleansing action the system. around twice or thrice a day if you have and they maintain the inner balance by eliminating the toxins through the route of micturition. Simply Immunity Development Cycle Flowchart (1).pdf 1 28/05/21 7:37 PM sip a cup of hot water with a tea bog in it after each meal. This will help your system to completely digest the ingested food without a great effort.
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allergic reactions. excessive hair loss. This is also Homeopathy is ideal for called Telogen effluvium. It women of all ages, including happens when more than the those who are pregnant or usual number of hairs enter into nursing. They are administered the shedding phase. Telogen in very small doses to ensure effluvium may last 6 months. that they are non-toxic and she explains. extremely safe,” Dr Patil adds. Nutritional deficiency is one of the most common causes for Homoeopathy for Skin hair loss. Dr Patil recommends Homoeopathy works everyone to consume whole miraculously for skin grains, eggs, green vegetables, disorders/diseases such as legumes, dairy products, nuts eczema, allergic dermatitis, and seeds which are high in vitiligo, psoriasis, warts, acne, Vitamins B-7, B-12, D, iron and and pigmentation. Compared zinc for healthy hair growth. to conventional medication, Dr Smita Patil homoeopathy appears to be The Way Forward more safe and promising. Homeopathy has survived the It treats the root cause of last 200 years and is one the the skin issue rather than largest and most promising HEAL WITH suppressing it with local medicinal systems. Today, the ointments. “The treatment of spectrum of diseases it can chronic for skin diseases with cure has become much wider HOMEOPATHY homeopathy appears to be than previously thought of. It DR SMITA PATIL OF PEACHTREE CLINIC safer and more effective to the is particularly beneficialPiyush inNyati the SHARES HOW THE FIELD OF MEDICINE patient when compared with long-term care of patients with HAS HOLISTIC HEALTH BENEFITS. conventional medication,” the chronic diseases. Many people doctor informs, “It treats the nowadays opt for homeopathy r Smita Patil, founder based on a holistic approach. root cause of the skin issue because homeopathy is not of Peachtree Clinic, In homoeopathy, the cure or rather than suppressing it with limited to certain diseases Dis a homoeopathic treatment program is tailored local ointments.” but beneficial in most kinds of physician, cosmetologist to the patient's specific needs, diseases. and nutrition consultant. with the aim of eliminating the Homoeopathy for Hair Dr Patil says, “From being an With over 13 years of underlying cause. Hair fall could be a symptom alternative system of medicine, experience, she has acquired Homeopathic medicines are of some underlying hormonal homeopathy has become a immense knowledge by fast acting, restoring optimal imbalance, nutrition disease, complementary system and a completing her Bachelors health, & effective in both chronic condition or stress. primary healthcare choice to of Homeopathic Medicine acute and chronic conditions It can be effortlessly treat both acute and chronic and Surgery, Postgraduate without any adverse effect treated by homoeopathy. medical conditions.” Diploma in Diet and Nutrition Homeopathic drugs Although baldness cannot and Postgraduate Diploma are made up of very small be completely reversed, ADDRESS of Clinical Cosmetology. quantities of known medicinal homoeopathy ensures the Wakad Clinic: 206 & 503, “Homeopathy is a safe, substances obtained primarily best results and even helps Sanskriti Arcade, near, comprehensive, and natural from plants, minerals, and grow back hair after thinning. Chatrapati Chowk Rd, healing system that works animals. They are administered Many people are suffering Kaspate Wasti, Wakad, Pune, with your body’s immune in very small doses to ensure from hair loss post Covid-19 Maharashtra 411057 system to relieve symptoms, that they are non-toxic and infection; temporary hair loss Koregaon Park: Flat Number restore itself, and improve extremely safe. is normal after fever or illness. – 4, 2nd floor, White Flint Nest, your overall health,” she says. Homeopathic drugs, Even if you do not develop a North Main Road, Koregaon unlike antibiotics and other fever, you may still see some Park, Pune- 411 001 What is Homeopathy medicines, do not interfere hair shedding. Emotional Tel: 8102992993 Homeopathy treatment is with digestion, do not cause stress can also cause sudden, Email: [email protected]
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HEALTH IN POST-PANDEMIC WORLD Ensuring you and your family is in optimal health is important. With staying at home – for both work and play – is the new normal, maintaining your wellbeing at home itself is a crucial step. Team Femina looks at how you can do just that!
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amount of nutrients which can be found in whole grains, cereals, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and animal source products. Fluids Keeping yourself hydrated is of utmost importance: 2 litres of water should be sipped daily. Other fluids such as ORS solution, coconut water, lemon water, fresh fruit juice, herbal tea, soup, or buttermilk must also be added to the diet. Fruits and vegetables The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that every individual should consume 500 grams of colourful fruits and vegetables daily because they help to build a robust immune system. Oranges, kiwis, strawberries, papayas, apples, broccoli, spinach, ginger, bell peppers and mushrooms are fibrous foods rich in vitamins and minerals and serve as antioxidants. Proteins and carbohydrates Other important inputs in the diets should be foods generous in carbohydrates and proteins. Having chapatis, rice, suji, dals and oats is necessary. Other than that, one must eat nuts, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, milk and milk products, soy chunks, tofu, eggs and meat regularly to stay nutritious. Home remedies With progressing time, we mustn't forget the age-old remedies which profoundly increase immunity. We should also focus on Ayurvedic concoctions like turmeric water/milk, kadhas and HOW TO ENSURE YOU foods rich in vitamin C like amla and citrus fruits. EAT RIGHT Meal frequency One must get into the habit of having frequent here is no single food that will prevent mini-meals, which will ensure numerous health you from catching COVID-19 or any benefits such as: satisfying the appetite, Tother disease, so it is paramount that maintaining blood sugar, increasing metabolism you consume various foods for a balanced and and providing nourishment throughout the day. healthy diet even in a post-pandemic world. It is Even though times will change, the lesson now all the more important to stay in the pink the pandemic taught will be deeply rooted in of health. One must consume wholesome and everyone's minds forever and in the end, eating nourishing home-cooked meals that will furnish a balanced diet promises a healthy lifestyle that one with energy, proteins, vitamins and minerals. will help fight any virus or disease! It is pivotal to fuel the system with the right - Rishma Shah
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HOW TO ENSURE YOU FOLLOW A SUSTAINABLE FITNESS REGIME
uring the life-changing pandemic, everyone has faced many trials and Dtribulations. With restricted mobility and lockdowns, some people are dismayed by the lack of access to fitness facilities, while others have lost the inclination to exercise. However, you should focus on moving forward and adopt a healthier lifestyle by inculcating a regular fitness regime at home. Exercising and being fit isn’t a matter of just looking better. Post-COVID, ranging workout routines and handy exercises people are more health-conscious, and fitness to the users in the comfort of their homes and has evolved to become a holistic process that assist in tracking your daily activity. regulates overall health. While you can be flexible If you have a sedentary lifestyle, you can in your approach and doesn’t need to work out also transform their daily routine by doing basic rigorously, you shouldn’t compromise their exercises or moving around rather than merely overall fitness. sitting in one place. You can also use accessible A healthy body cultivates a healthy mind. This equipment or other household items for overall growth can be achieved within the realms resistance training in your weekly routine. To be of our homes and doesn’t require strenuous more attentive towards your health regime, you effort or additional equipment. You can attain can walk a scheduled number of steps per day this by following diverse approaches and tips. or engage in spontaneous outdoor activities Before diving into any fitness regime, you need (within your building premise and following to be motivated to follow through. To do so, social distancing norms!). Subsequently, be positive, set your goals, and schedule your people should follow their routines regularly for workouts under them. Be positive, set their effectiveness. Taking adequate rest and a You should start out slowly and increase the proper diet is necessary for their maintenance. goals with time instead of burdening yourself your goals, and While the uncertainty of the pandemic with a sudden arduous routine. Although the lack lingers, one shouldn’t overlook the importance of gyms and personal trainers poses a hindrance, schedule your of fitness as a mental and physical regulator. the availability of high-tech options like virtual workouts Consequently, they should strive to adapt to gyms, Zoom yoga sessions, fitness apps, and the virtual atmosphere of the industry and online videos on social media platforms certainly make the best use of the resources at home. help. These digital resources provide widely -Saher Khanna
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THE BIG STORY
after introspecting past actions and emotions. WHY Mindfulness is a form of meditation that focuses on paying attention to one's thoughts in the MINDFULNESS present moment and accepting them without judgement or involving oneself. It is beneficial for AND MEDITATION those who lack access to a guide since it can be practiced alone and instils happiness. However, IS IMPORTANT the availability of online tutorials and applications can also aid the learning process regarding the ith the constant rise in cases and ever- practice. It not only improves the overall well-being changing home and work environments, of people but also facilitates better mental and Wthe direness of the global pandemic has physical health. magnified. There have been adverse consequences Moreover, this meditation is practiced from facing financial instability and the risk of by syncing one’s breathing with their bodily unemployment to the loss of structure in schools sensations, thoughts, and feelings. While sitting in and universities. Having to deal with the unending a comfortable position, you can focus on an object loss of lives and the fear for their health, healthcare to combine concentration with self-awareness. workers find themselves overwhelmed, whereas Subsequently, you shouldn’t multitask and patients experience anxiety and depression. evaluate each sound, smell, and other sensations These multifaceted changes can be exceedingly around you. Without judging the good or bad pressurising and make people spiral. Against this aspect of each thought, you should embrace it. Practicing backdrop, it’s necessary to breathe, conceptualise If your mind seems to wander again, you should mindfulness and one’s feelings and incorporate mindful practices concentrate on breathing and again increase your in one’s routine to overcome despair and anxiety awareness. Apart from meditation, mindfulness meditation is while reducing stress. gets followed in other ways like squeezing one’s Practicing mindfulness and meditation is the muscles, listening to music, eating mindful meals the most viable most viable way to unwind, to feel connected with as long as one pays attention to the task at hand. one’s emotions and foster a sense of calmness In such uncertain times, it’s essential to way to unwind and internal harmony. Though the practices establish peace within one’s being and remember have traditional and religious origins, they are that better times lie ahead. adopted to seek consciousness and attain peace - Saher Khanna
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21-26-Big story_TIL-Deepak_R1.indd 14 28-05-2021 16:07:06 WHY ROUTINE HEALTH CHECK-UPS ARE ESSENTIAL
n this century of the hustle and fast-paced life, health was seldom a priority, in fact, Itaken for granted. Thanks to the pandemic, people have become conscious and started eating nutritious and working out regularly. Although there are numerous medical tips on diet choices, exercise plans and leading a sanitary lifestyle, nothing compares to a regular health check-up to stay on top of one’s health. Doctors emphasise that the working-age group (30-60 years) should examine their health twice or thrice every year. This includes tests/screening for diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, heart diseases, breast examination, etc. Below are some advantages of getting regular health check-ups. Prevent health issues It is time to implement the well-known adage ‘prevention is better than cure.’ Check-ups can help find potential health issues before they become a serious threat. For instance, if you are at the borderline for diabetes, the doctor can advise you to control your sugar. Increases lifespan People also become more aware of their health and potential problems, hence take the precautions needed to protect their well-being. They also limit the risk of complications by closely monitoring existing conditions. Identify diseases With growing age, the risk of health problems increases, thus it is necessary for every adult to get their health screening done. In diseases such as cancer, an early diagnosis can make a difference between a complete cure and a life- long battle. This will guarantee fighting disease in its inital stage, without any complications. SOME HEALTH Financially favourable CHECK-UPS YOU Regular health checkups ensure that you save money in the long run. This is CAN GET DONE because it helps prevent ailments which ARE: cut down the cost of medication and Diabetes surgeries. Cholesterol The working-age group (30-60 We tend to overlook the hints that our Blood Tests body gives, presuming that they are petty Blood Pressure years) should examine their and inconsequential. Preventive healthcare BMI is the right way forward to ensure not Breast Cancer (women) health twice or thrice every year going under the knife. By getting the Prostate Cancer (men) correct health services, screenings and Eye Checks treatment you are taking important steps Ear Checks towards living a longer and healthier life. Osteoporosis - Rishma Shah
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WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR HOME MEDICAL KIT
ith the unpredictability of the pandemic, you can never be too Wcareful. COVID-19 has everyone worried, and the only step you can take to reduce this anxiety is being prepared for when misfortune strikes. If you or your family sprays, paracetamol, over-the-counter cough members test positive for the virus, there is a and cold syrups or tablets. Subsequently, for high probability that you would have to ride it children at home, one should buy children’s out at home. With the acute shortage of beds versions of the tablets. One should only take and at hospitals and resources in general, stocking store other medicines like immunity-building up basic medical necessities is a viable and vitamins, and pain relievers. Keep disposable necessary alternative. Consequently, one should face masks, face shield, gloves, sanitiser gel and accommodate these must-haves in your home disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes. medical kit to ensure the safety of the rest of the family while also nursing the patients. Pulse Regular kit In a regular medical kit, you should have not just Pandemic priorities oximeter and cough/cold, fever and pain medicine, but also Pulse oximeter and thermometer are highly a muscle relaxant spray or cream, antiseptic prioritised necessities that one should have thermometer cream and liquid, cotton, crepe bandage, at home. This oximeter assists in smoothly gauge bandage, and band-aids. Things like checking the blood oxygen levels and heart rate are highly antibacterial gargle liquid, hot water bag, cramp- of patients when early symptoms of the virus, prioritised relief medicines for periods, anti-diarrhoea breathlessness, and low oxygen levels, emerge. medicine, and antacids also help. You also must On the other hand, a thermometer aids in necessities that keep medicines relevant to any individual illness measuring fever, another significant symptom, and disease. and its variation. As an infrared thermometer one should have While there are numerous must-haves you measures temperature from a distance and at home should keep within your homes, it’s necessary avoids contamination by personal contact, to not hoard in panic and only purchase the it should be preferred. One should also keep essential products. rudimentary medicines such as saline nasal - Saher Khanna PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTOGRAPH:
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Dr Abhijeet Joshi
smoking and most importantly get regular health check-ups.
HEART TO HEART IMPACT OF COVID-19 Cardiologist Dr Abhijit Joshi gives insight into heart health Anyone who has experienced a heart attack, undergone a bypass, been through ometimes what you experience pregnancy and the peri-menopausal period. valve replacement surgery or any heart in life helps you decide your To keep the heart healthy in these condition is at great risk for complications future. Watching his father suffer stages, one must control salt, reduce of COVID-19. Dr Joshi explains that during Sfrom heart problems inspired weight by moderate exercise and avoid COVID there is a high incidence of blood Dr Abhijit Joshi to become a cardiologist. oily food. “Diabetic women have twice the clotting that can lead to heart attack, After he completed his MBBS and MD risk of Heart attack than non-diabetic,” he heart dilatation or irregular heartbeats. He in medicine, he further pursued super says. Despite that, women with conditions advises everyone to get vaccinated at the specialization in cardiology. He considers such as high cholesterol, hypertension and earliest to stay and let others stay in the himself fortunate to get trained in France PCOD (Polycystic ovarian disease) are in pink of health. Rouen, Belgium, South Korea and danger too. Dr Joshi talks about the effect of Japan. Today, Dr Joshi is a consultant the pandemic on his routine, “Because in clinical and interventional cardiology DIET AND EXERCISE of COVID-19, we are giving digital and has over 35 years of experience in He advises everyone to do a moderate consultation support to our patients. his field. He is a principal investigator in cardio workout like brisk walking, cycling or We encourage them to monitor their BP many multinational, multi-centric clinical swimming. This will help in reducing weight, and blood sugar at home and consult us trials in cardiology and also a fellow of controlling blood pressure, improving good virtually. We are frequently sanitizing our the European Society of Cardiology. cholesterol, and limiting bad cholesterol. clinic area to avoid spread. In hospitals, we Currently, Dr Joshi is practising at Joshi “Regular exercise can reduce the risk of have triaged COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 Polyclinic and Heart Care Centre, Pune. heart attack by 50%.” patients meticulously.” He also instructs women to follow a Lets take care of our hearts during this RISK FACTORS FOR HEART diet rich in fibres and proteins, moderate pandemic together. DISEASES in carbs and low in fat, which will ensure During stress, the balance between the reversing the blockage in heart arteries. One DR ABHIJIT JOSHI sympathetic system and parasympathetic should avoid excess salt and processed JOSHI POLY CLINIC 7 CHINAR HEIGHTS system is lost, which leads to a sudden food, instead opt for healthier alternatives Above Canara bank increase in heart rate, blood pressure, such as fresh fruits and vegetables that has Deep Bungalow chowk Model colony Pune adrenaline and cortisol surge that may antioxidants and micronutrients. Contact Number: 020 25670604 cause a heart attack. Being emotionally To avert any health condition, women 7798519955 +91 20-29515469 sensitive, women are more likely to must exercise regularly (even during Email: [email protected] experience it. Dr Joshi believes that pregnancy), meditate or pursue a hobby, [email protected] the critical stages in a woman’s life are follow a healthy diet, avoid drinking and Website: www.heartspecialistindia.com
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Paving her own path ACTOR ATHIYA SHETTY TALKS ABOUT HER PROFESSIONALAND PERSONAL JOURNEY TO DATE Photographs: Keegan Crasto | Styling: Yukti Sodha Fashion Coordination: Radhika Gattani
08-09-Cover girl_Athiya_TIL-Deepak_R1.indd 18 28-05-2021 16:04:32 omfortable in her own skin and known to live life on her own terms, Bollywood Cactor Athiya Shetty is being hailed as a force to watch out for, and for good reason. Since her debut in 2015 with Hero opposite Sooraj Pancholi, her unconventional grace and limitless energy have been much applauded in the industry. The millennial star offers us insights into her love for film, her style evolution, the beginning of a new ‘Athiya’ during quarantine, and her journey as an actor.
You were a designer, chef, architect, and even a waitress in a New York café before you enrolled in the New York Film Academy (NYFA). How has the acting journey been so far? New York has been one of the best experiences I have had. The film school was an amalgamation of everything from filmmaking and script writing to editing. It gave me immense confidence and a sense of freedom. I was only 17 when I left the country after my 12th grade, so going to acting school really paved the road for me to be independent and hone the ability to take my own decisions and PRICE ON REQUEST, JACKET, ORGANZA MULTI-LEAF SHEER 3D HAND-EMBROIDERED IVORY & NARRESH; ‘SLIM JIM’ `24,950, SHIVAN CUTOUT BIKINI TOP, RAHUL MISHRA; RUBY VELVET `10,000, REIK CLOTHING; BORLA LEGACY COUTURE CHOKER, `22,500, OUTHOUSE; PANTS, RING, `5,100, AZOTIQUE; SHOES, `8,000, DUNE grow to be the person I am today. I think experience is something that makes you a better actor, and the New York “I found my new love — yoga — at the beginning experience made me feel more of the beginning of the lockdown. It opened up an confident about myself. opportunity to use fewer products and to go natural.”
You’ve always professed a great You have always been known What has been the best piece love for wellness. What does your to be a nature lover. How has of advice that your parents have post-lockdown beauty and fitness your love for animals intensified ? given you? regimen look like? I feel my love for nature comes from My family has always believed in I found my new love—yoga —at the my family, especially my father. During equalism. My brother Ahan and I ` 14,500, OUTHOUSE
beginning of the beginning of the lockdown, we spent a lot of time at have always been allowed to have ` 10,000, REIK CLOTHING; lockdown. I feel like it’s just transformed our farmhouse in Khandala, and I found our own opinions and encouraged me, not only physically but also him growing his own vegetables and to voice them. Another important mentally. I have realised that stillness maintaining his own salad plantation. defining factor in shaping the person and calmness are very hard to achieve, So everything was very organic. It that I am today has been their values and I feel like I am finally on that helped me turn vegetarian; I was on of being respectful and growing into path. The lockdown opened up an the fence about it for a couple of years, being a good human being. opportunity to use fewer products and I have been pescetarian in the past, but to go natural. I found myself not only not fully vegetarian. Now, it just feels Movies in the pipeline we should using home products and masks for right. My love for pets has always been a be excited about? rejuvenation, but also becoming more big part of me; I have four Great Danes, Yes, something on the OTT platform OH CELESTE SIRIUS EMBELLISHED DROP EARRINGS, conscious about eating healthier. a husky, and an adopted rescued turtle. is my next. MIMOSA PRINTED SILK ONE-SHOULDER DRESS,
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08-09-Cover girl_Athiya_TIL-Deepak_R1.indd 19 28-05-2021 16:04:44 FASHION feature FASHION THROUGH CHANGING TIMES Read on to understand the impact of COVID-19 on different fashion businesses. By Ravina M Sachdev
House of Soi
(all jewellery images) Jewellery by Avni Gujral
t’s no secret that COVID-19 hit every industry in the world and forced us all to adapt to an entirely new way of living. It would be safe to say that the pandemic Ihas sort of triggered artists to think out of the box and reinvent themselves and their brands completely. We spoke to three notable brands in “The entire industry is moving towards the industry and here is what we gathered. minimalist everyday clothing that you can chill in. The current trend revolves around Shift from flashy everything comfort at the moment,” explains to minimalist Pawar. Moving forward, there would be a surge You don’t need to be a fashion critic to in demand for wardrobe pieces that can be understand this. With the global pandemic, repeated and reused in multiple ways and yet there’s been a visible shift from high gloss to look stylish and unique. “Fashion routines have fuss-free clothing. “Since last year, women gotten simpler and people are now investing preferred easy to wear and affordable luxury in pieces that they could flaunt multiple times. People brands over expensive and occasional clothing,” Think a long floral top that could double as a are now observes Sarika Pawar, House of Soi. As dress or a maxi kaftan dress that could be styled work-from-home has become the new normal, in multiple ways,” concludes Pawar. investing women across the globe are opting for key in pieces pieces that are easy, comfortable and chic. Rise of daily fashion jewellery that they Pawar even shared how she has been working With the alarming rise in the number of could flaunt on everyday relaxed clothing that could be COVID-19 cases and multiple lockdowns, worn - from WFH to Sunday balcony picnics to physical stores have taken a big hit and new multiple meeting your neighbour in the park. collections have been put on hold. “We had times
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more. One of his recent ventures is Zinq the Club and Terrace lounge, the largest club in India. He says, “Zinq is my dream project. I always wanted to make a place where people from kids' age group to the elderly can enjoy themselves under one roof. Zinq also allows you to experience different music.” A true inspiration to everyone, Babel is the owner of many companies today. But everything hasn’t always been smooth sailing. From being under huge debt in 2000, he stood back up with hard work, grit and determination. “I started my life from zero, fought HUNT FOR TRUTH against all the odds and that’s FROM DOCUMENT VERIFICATION AND RISK ANALYSIS why today I am into the risk TO SOLVING CYBERCRIMES AND EVEN SOLVED MANY analysis business. One needs to MYSTERIES, PREET BABEL, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF be strong-headed, people will TRUTH FINDER HAS DONE IT ALL. come into your life, will accuse you of the things you haven’t ll of us play chor-police companies as well as Education This dynamic man believes done, will threaten you but just as kids, didn’t we? Institutes,” he recalls. that due to the pandemic, the listen to your gut andPiyush move Nyati AWhile we loved playing Having collaborated with number of financial fraud and on, overcoming problems is the police, it didn’t translate many government officers, he cybercrimes has escalated important,” he adds. into a profession for most has worked on several financial in public and private sectors An entrepreneur himself, he of us. For Preet Babel, the frauds, cybercrimes and because of “unemployment, is very invested in helping new managing director of Truth even solved many mysteries! lack of opportunities and entrepreneurs who're starting Finder Services Private Ltd - a Besides that, he has received people are looking for easy up, getting them the aid, he company that specialises in several threatening calls and ways of making money.” His didn't receive himself at the document verification, fraud faced many criminals but being business was affected too since start of his career. He advises investigations, skip tracings strong-willed and maintaining banks reduced the verification them to not be afraid of taking for banks and financial healthy relationships with process and cost-cutting. risks in life and give it your 100 institutes – though, this the police force, he was never Apart from Truth Finder, per cent, fame and success was the path he chose and harmed by anyone. By this he has several businesses in will follow. He reminds us that pursued with courage, passion service, he is contributing and hotels, gold, spices, properties, we should never regret, even and hard work. giving back to society. dairy products and many failures because efforts are “Mr. Uday Jagtap - the what matter. He stands by the only one who believed in me DON’T BE AFRAID OF TAKING quote ‘Work hard, money will at the time - and I started RISKS IN LIFE AND GIVE IT YOUR follow.’ Someday, he dreams of risk analysis business back 100 PER CENT, FAME AND SUCCESS owning a bank and running it in 2003. During those days WILL FOLLOW smoothly without any foul play nobody was detecting any in his venture. It’s hard to beat documents Fraud. Our first Preet Babel a person who never gives up. partner was ICICI Bank, where His life sets an example for all we started our work regarding to never give up dreaming and Investigating of forged work determinedly towards documents and then slowly achieving them. and steadily, we expanded Email: [email protected] ourselves to various IT Website: www.truthfinder.in
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House of Soi
“The developed a new line in February but due Putting your casual pandemic has to the current scenario, we haven’t designed chic foot forward anything new as we need our office space One cannot deny how the current situation given us the along with our artisans to craft our pieces with has forced most businesses to move online. opportunity the attention to detail. The lockdown doesn’t “The pandemic has given us the opportunity to explore permit us to do so,” shares Avni Gujral, founder to explore the online world and its potential,” and proprietar of Jewellery by Avni Gujral. verifies Heena Yusuf, owner of Cinderella the online A lot of brands are also offering crazy Shoes. She also shares that majority sales world and its discounts on their products during such pre COVID times where mainly offline but potential.” times. “We have put out amazing sales on during COVID-19, they developed their several products to survive this wave on our own website and realised the benefits of business and to donate a part to COVID-19 the online world. “It not only supported relief foundations,” confirms Gujral. our business and workers but helped us in She even shares how most of her lines branding and got potential buyers to our have suffered and only daily jewellery store once we opened up,” she adds. wear is doing well. “Our clients are Talking about footwear trends, there’s a preferably buying more fashion visible demand in casual footwear. “We are oriented daily wear subtle pieces that selling more wearable footwear but at the they could wear at home,” she adds. same time we did sell our Kolhapuris for a She validates that moving forward, the lot of brides. We do customise shoes for a lot demand for affordable daily pieces would of brides and we did get a lot of orders for be high as opposed to luxury jewellery wear. the same,” she shares. Cinderella Shoes
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occurrence of CVDs are: heart ailments. l Tobacco use “Microvascular angina is l Unhealthy diet mostly found in women. In Heart Talk l Physical inactivity and the this ailment very small arterial UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT harmful use of alcohol blood vessels are affected CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (CVDS) These result in giving which causes reduced blood IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR HEART people a raised blood flow to the heart muscle HEALTHY. DR RAJESH BADANI GIVES pressure, elevated blood leading to a type of chest pain. MORE DETAILS ON SOME INSIGHT INTO glucose and overweight and This is referred to as micro CVDS, ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN. obesity, and risks detrimental vascular angina,” Dr Badani to good heart health. points out. Micro vascular ardiovascular disease deaths from CVDs). angina is difficult to detect; is a group of disorders With such staggering WHAT DO WOMEN FACE even a stress test sometimes Caffecting the heart and numbers, it is quite shocking DIFFERENTLY, WHEN IT shows negative presence blood vessels which supply how many people are still COMES TO CVDS? blood to lungs, brain, kidneys unaware of this. The World When we talk about women’s HOW CAN ONE PREVENT and other parts of the body. Health Organization (WHO) health we always presume THE CVDS? These days cardiovascular has a target to reduce that women suffer from l By eating a healthy diet. disease (CVD) is one of major premature deaths from gynaecological problems l By not smoking or being causes of death and disability non-communicable diseases or breast cancer, explained Dr near smokers. in the world, killing 17.9 million (NCDs) 25% by 2025, of which Rajesh Badani, a leading l By exercising regularly. people a year (half of all CVDs make up the largest cardiologist from Aditya Birla l By continually monitoring non-communicable-disease proportion. Memorial Hospital. Heart and controlling your – blood related deaths); and over 23 related issues towards women pressure, blood sugar levels million predicted deaths from WHY DO CVDS OCCUR? are always neglected. As a and blood cholesterol CVDs by 2030 (31% global The reasons behind the matter of fact, symptoms of l Carefully takingPiyush the Nyati heart ailments or discomfort medication prescribed by Dr Rajesh Badani are very vague in women in your doctor comparison to men. l Keeping track of your For males, symptoms progress like chest pain discomfort l Being fully aware of the levels are very specific. But for signs of a heart attack. women, it’s different so clinically diagnosing becomes WHAT PRECAUTIONS a challenge. “Also, women SHOULD WOMEN IN don’t pay attention to their PARTICULAR TAKE TO health; they ignore pains or AVOID CVDS? discomfort level till it’s too Women should undergo regular much to bear they have habit check-ups. “The number of of delaying things,” Dr Badani women going to regular full believes. Also social aspects- body check-up after the age wise, women don’t want to go of 30 is very less,” Dr Badani for regular heart check-ups; notes. Also, women too suffer they push their men in the from diabetes, hypertension family but they don’t want hormonal disorders, etc. themselves to be checked. Tobacco chewing in rural areas Considering the social and smoking in urban areas are situation, a female generally also leading women towards doesn’t go for angioplasty this ailment, so one needs to or transplants whereas they cut off these bad habits. again push their men for all these if they suffer from any Email: [email protected]
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Masaba Gupta Swatee Singh
Comfortable clothing, body positivity, sporty aesthetics have paved the way to FUNCTIONAL the success of the fashion revolution. “Athleisure was a popular airport OOTD look for almost every celeb and influencer. However, eventually with Covid-19, it became a household trend. FASHIONAthleisure is redefining the rules of dressing, read more to Co-ords, comfy tracks and loungewear was what everyone was looking for,” understand what the trend is all about. shares Swatee Singh, Founder and By Ravina M Sachdev creative head at brand Swatee Singh. f only we had a dollar for every time we heard the term athleisure in the Athleisure luxe past year! Athleisure is one trend that One look at the glossy Instagram pages has constantly been on the uprise since of A-list designers like Masaba Gupta quiteI some time now. So what exactly and you’d know that every designer is the trend all about? Athleisure is an worth his salt is doing a capsule collection, amalgamation of the words athletic and if not an entire line, of everyday high leisure, coined together to refer to athletic performance wear. clothes worn by people in non-athletic “With athleisure as the ultimate pick of settings. Think skinny leggings with sports a consumer in 2020, every designer brought bra completed with a metallic bomber, chic something to the table. IBERIS is my take sneaks and sunnies. on the trend - the best selling pistachio
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green tie dye set from the collection is “ House of Eda Co-ord sets perfect for an evening stroll or a chic set have proven to chill in. Another popular set, the comfy to be a safe grey and white jacket-pant combo when bet as apart paired with a pair of joggers works best for a grocery run or you could pair it with from being stilettos for that bbq night at home. The extremely entire collection is warm, comforting and comfortable, are suitable for every space you’d like to be they look oh- in,” elaborates Singh. so-chic.” High on versatility When you mix function with fashion, the outcome is a whole lot of versatility. “Athleisure wear can be worn anywhere and anytime”, claims Namisha Sarna, Co- Founder of House of Eda, in other terms, you could sport your workout wear for a Sunday brunch! Owing to its flexibility, athleisure active wear has become the ultimate choice of women across the globe. You’d be surprised how a humble pair of leggings when styled correctly can make an interesting impression. “Clothing such as leggings, oversized hoodies, denim jackets, sneakers, and cotton caps are all part of the athleisure movement. When paired well, these items can be worn to literally any place or occasion you choose,” explains Sarna.
Hacks for nailing casual day out. Feel free to add a necklace the trend or earring to complete the look. The beauty of the entire craze is You could also pair a legging with an that even if you’re participating oversized sweatshirt with slides and be on in the movement for the first your way to watch the next flick in town. time, you simply cannot go Apart from leggings, co-ord sets are our wrong with it! If you’re aiming next pick. “Co-ord sets have proven to be for the zero-effort athleisure a safe bet as apart from being extremely look, then leggings should comfortable, they look oh-so-chic. You be your go to. Stock up could wear it to your gym to workout on different solid colour in and then style it up a bit and wear it leggings to begin with. everywhere from your friendly brunches to Pair it with your your family get-togethers,” says Sarna. favourite tank top and With busy schedules and relaxed finish the look with standards of work-from-home dressing, the a denim jacket and active wear movement is definitely here to white sneaks for a stay so it’s time you put your money in it.
Swatee Singh
10-11-Fashion_trend metre_Athleisure_TIL-Deepak_R1.indd 26 28-05-2021 16:05:38 FEMINA SPECIAL THE HEALTH CAMPAIGN HERE’S DELVING INTO DR PRANITA ASHOK'S SOCIAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON A HEALTHY DIET!
ant to know who needs a diet plan SHE ALSO Wor what it should consist of? You are in the PROVIDES right place. Dr Pranita NUTRITION is a renowned dietitian COURSES THAT and is an avid researcher GUIDE PEOPLE with almost 40+ research papers were to her name in TOWARDS national and international IMPROVING journals. Understanding THEIR the core of a healthy diet HEALTH AND and implementing only what's suitable for you MAINTAINING is something that she THEIR WEIGHT. advocates for. Dr Pranita Ashok As we all know for the MBBS MD PhD (Topic: Nutrition & Metabolism) past year and a half, we have home and not focusing on been battling the corona health. This weight needs knowledge. … Because their weight. These courses epidemic. No one could to be controlled in time. The this knowledge is tested cover various topics have imagined that the right diet is of paramount by science. According to including basic diet to second wave would be so importance for all to return Dr Pranita, "A balanced controlling diabetes and terrible. But, this reaffirmed to normal, even after we diet is the real secret they are available in English the importance of health pass the current pandemic behind weight loss and as well as Marathi. She is and timely care. We all phase. Dr Pranita believes there is no substitute also an online consulting understood the importance that you can maintain your for it without consulting dietitian and is the author of having good immunity health in a very simple way, experts. Everyone's eating of the book "The Key to a and mental health. A healthy based on the right diet and preferences, habits, Healthy Life of a Balanced diet is the core of it all means available at home metabolic rate, previous Diet and Weight" This book and hence, Dr Pranita has without any added cost. illnesses, as well as daily is a must-read, for organised a campaign that This is the message that routines are different. That any affiliate. will help you focus on your she is giving through this is why everyone's balanced diet. The campaign looks campaign. Good health is diet is different. The math of DR PRANITA'S OBESITY at answering the question: above everything. calories and nutritional value AND DIET CLINIC Who needs weight loss Weight loss will be is incorporated into the daily Shop Number 26, 27, 28 and why? followed by fatigue and routine. That is why weight 'C' Wing, 4th Floor, Lockdown experiments constant tiredness. loss occurs and the weight K K Market, Balaji Nagar, are underway around the Therefore, weight loss lost remains the same." Dhankawadi, Pune 43 world as the virus spreads. should be done with a She also provides Send in your name But at the same time, there balanced diet and proper nutrition courses that guide via Whatsapp to are weight gain complaints exercise under the guidance people towards improving 9545085085 for free diet from people sitting at of an expert with medical their health and maintaining tips daily!
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Dr Pranita PeachTree-STAN.indd 1 26/05/21 2:15 PM BEAUTY blast DON’T BLEND IN THE TREND Trends will always have new aspects but don’t let yourself blend into that, Seher Campwala will talk about how to go beyond the trend and focus on the foundation first
hanges and adaptability are just relaxed and soothing is a must. Essential not words but have become oils, especially eucalyptus or lavender oil a lifestyle with which we are does wonder to your skin. They can be very getting well-versed. Where therapeutic for the mind, body and soul. earlier,C the lips used to do the talking are Face masks, serum, toners, are of course now fabricated with a mask. But then that’s there to make you feel better. And if nothing where the beauty of eyes come. The beauty works out then that’s when the natural industry has shifted their gaze primarily recipe with organic ingredients comes in; on eye makeup, and are trying to pull a chickpea, a pinch of turmeric, spoonful milk statement through it. and honey and a drop of rose water. Make a nice pack of it and apply it on your face, WIN THE SKIN hands or the full body for 25-30 minutes The majority of the times, the toughest time and the results are going to amaze you. HEALTHY AND is faced by the skin, by what you put inside DIY’s like these are so worth a share and and outside your body. Taking care of your never goes out of style. GLOWING SKIN skin isn’t just a trend, it’s a better stand of IS ESSENTIAL living. Because every makeup look is going EYE-CONIC to seem incomplete and will become utterly In the post-pandemic world protection is AND THEN inadequate if your skin isn’t fine. Healthy everything, but that doesn’t mean it has to APPLYING and glowing skin is essential and then look dull or dab. Since the focus has shifted applying makeup becomes the cherry on top. primarily to eye makeup, it makes it so much MAKEUP more interesting and relieving as well as less BECOMES HYDRATE – TLC – REPEAT time-consuming. You need not invest a lot Water truly can solve a lot of problems and of time in doing a full-fledged face makeup, THE CHERRY gives your skin a natural glow. With all the your skin can breathe easy, you do not have ON TOP things going around in the world, feeling to worry about the pollution or the mask or
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smile on her face. She didn’t let these challenges hold her back. Instead, she transformed each hardship into a learning experience. This attitude has contributed to her well-deserved success. She also supports the view that the industry should provide better opportunities to outsiders, especially those who don’t have a parental ince the time Pune-raised, videos and films. Under the banner of background in the film or modelling London-based Shweta Patil went Big Name Studio, she featured in Jass industry. Son to be part of the world of Dhiman’s Punjabi song Attachment She loves the freedom associated glamour, she has made heads turn. After which she considers her most profound with modelling; “The fact I can be myself working in multinational companies achievement. Subsequently, Patil acted in front of the camera without any successfully, she turned to modelling in the music video of the popular Hindi limitations keeps me coming back for which was her true calling, and the rest song Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho by Raja Sagoo, more!” Though balancing one’s social as they say, is history. and her next venture includes a Marathi media presence and real-life can be With hard work and determination, film. She also showcased her proficiency challenging, she overcomes it in style. she made it big with national and in Marathi by being the anchor for a She believes one should never give up or international modelling assignments. Marathi show on a news channel. stop striving to achieve success based She has walked the ramp for Vivz Dubai As a newcomer, she too faced her on their timing. The thought of her well- World fashion show and the Asian share of adversities in her line of work. wishers and supportive fans, who believe Wedding fashion show in London. Earlier on, adorning heels for long hours in her and her work, never fails to lift her She has also starred in many music was a task but she did so with a bright spirits and keeps her going.
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PROPER NOURISHMENT FOR YOUR HAIR LEADS TOWARDS A NATURAL GLISTENING SHINE
anything ruining your precious glam look. It gives you more time to prep for your eyes, to try the new trendy, dramatic or classic look. It makes you stand apart and creates an outstanding individuality. And how fun it is to match the shade of eyeshadow with your mask or clothes. It creates a pleasant statement look. For someone who prefers to keep it minimal, kohl your waterline or a bright colourful eyeliner can make an easy statement itself. As the summer season is already here, playful colours never go out of style and would never disappoint you. DON’T STRESS THE TRESS Overall health also includes the health of your hair. Proper nourishment for your hair leads towards a natural glistening shine. And we’re all up for that. Being at home has made it easier to not go through your heat styling tools a lot. No matter what the product, nothing can beat the to try onion hair masks. Deep conditioning quintessential coconut oil and the goodness your roots and the increase in steam intake it possesses. It helps in soothing your hair, has become so beneficial. It helps with your tresses and definitely makes your mind your immune system as well as it helps in calmer. Champi time is the best me-time. opening up the pores of your skin and helps The natural health of hair is bound to in the good quality growth of your hair too. become better post-pandemic since WFH If we look around there a lot of things makes it easier to put oil frequently, do hair that we can make the most use of. Trends masks, etc. You can take it one step ahead may keep on evolving but taking care of by braiding your hair for a comfortable feel. your skin, hair and health is never going to For someone who deals with dry scalp has go out of style.
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04-05-Beauty Feature_TIL-Deepak_R1.indd 30 28-05-2021 16:03:05 BEAUTY fitness MIND. BODY. SOUL. Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self, quotes The Bhagavad Gita. Kanika Rekhi shares some yoga asanas that give head-to-toe benefits
oga quintessentially works within us by getting into the Yoga that make our mind composed and as a practice for our soul, Life, embarking on a discovery of body healthy, active, flexible and Yworking through the medium sense of oneness, calmness, serenity vigourous, thus paving the way for of our body. Let us unveil the miracle and tranquillity. Her are few asanas internal and external wellness!
BHUJANGASANA THE COBRA POSE HOW TO DO: OR COBRA POSE 1. Lie down on your stomach, keeping IS BENEFICIAL IN the hands close to shoulders Bhujangasana is helpful in MAKING THE 2. Now inhale and raise the chest, strengthening the digestive rolling your shoulders back and system and also the lung power. SPINE FLEXIBLE straightening your arms as much as It increases the blood circulation. you can comfortably, without causing The Cobra pose is beneficial in strain to your lower back making the spine flexible, while 3. Steady your breath and look also tones abdomen and lower forward, always keeping your back. It improves male and abdominals engaged female reproductive system. It 4. Exhale and return to your original expands the chest and opens position up the shoulders and neck to SAFETY TIP: Avoid doing this Asana relieve the pain. if you had a recent wrist or back injury.
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SHAV ASANA OR CORPSE POSE
Shavasana cures mental stress and hypertension. It also removes fatigue and refreshes the mind and body. The corpse pose calms central nervous system that aids in benefitting the digestive and immune systems. DHANUR ASANA HOW TO DO: 1. Lie face up bringing your legs to the OR BOW POSE outer edge of mat, arms at the sides Dhanur asana is effective in weight ADHO MUKHA and palms facing up loss. It helps to ensure better SVANASANA OR 2. Close your eyes and concentrate on functioning of abdominal organs. relaxing one body part at a time, one It improves posture as also blood DOWNWARD- muscle at a time and one thought at circulation by helping flush blood to FACING DOG a time various organs. POSE SAFETY TIP: This Asana should HOW TO DO: Adho Mukha Svanasana enhances be avoided if not advised to lie on 1. Lie on stomach with feet slightly hamstring flexibility and hip your back. apart to be in line with hips and flexion. It tones the arms and place arms by the side. strengthens the legs, ankles and 2. Slowly, fold knees and hold ankles shoulders. It improves blood flow with hands to the brain and stimulates it. 3. Inhale and lift chest off the The downward-facing dog pose ground, pulling legs up and stretch can be calming after fatigue and them lost energy. It can make one feel 4. Hold the pose stable for few exhilarated. seconds taking long deep breaths. HOW TO DO: Bend only as far your body permits 1. Come onto your fours, making THE DOWNWARD- without causing discomfort your back form a table top and FACING DOG POSE 5. Exhale and gently bring chest and your hands and feet from the legs legs to the ground, releasing the of the table CAN BE CALMING ankles and relaxing hands on side. 2. Now breathing out, lift the AFTER FATIGUE SAFETY TIP: Avoid this during hips straightening the knees and pregnancy, periods, back-pain, elbows and form an inverted AND LOST ENERGY abdomen surgery and migraine. V-shape 3. The hands should be shoulder- width apart, feet hip-width apart and parallel to each other 4. Make sure to keep pressing your hands into the floor and widen your shoulder blades 5. Hold the pose taking long deep breaths, looking towards the BALASANA OR navel 2. Exhale and lower torso between 6. Exhale, bend the knees and CHILD POSE your knees, touching forehead to mat. return how you started. Balasana works great for stress, 3. Extend your arms with your palms SAFETY TIP: This should be depression and anxiety. It helps release facing down, relaxing your shoulders avoided by those with high blood tension in back, shoulders and chest. towards the floor pressure, injury to back, arms The child pose helps sleep better. 4. Maintain this pose for few and then and shoulders and with eye HOW TO DO: inhale returning to original position infections. 1. Begin by kneeling on the floor with SAFETY TIP: Avoid this if recent
toes together and knees little apart. knee injury, diarrhoea or pregnant. SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTOGRAPHS:
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06-07-Beauty Fitness_Yoga_TIL-Deepak_R1.indd 32 28-05-2021 16:03:55 MOST POWERFUL 2021 PUNE, AURANGABAD, NAGPUR, NASIK, SOLAPUR, KOLHAPUR Here are some of the sparkling gems who have made us proud with their exemplary work and fortitude.
Broadsheet pgs.indd 1 29/05/21 7:31 PM PUNE’S MOST POWERFUL 2021 USHA KAKADE Chairman, Gravittus Corp and Founder, Gravittus Foundation
ne of the leading ladies of Pune in the construction business Oand philanthropy, Usha Kakade is a force to reckon with. Her work through the years has garnered a lot of attention and interest, and her many achievements through her journey are a testament to that. When she set foot in the real estate industry 15 years ago, there were hardly any women working in the sector. Since then, she has diversified her company’s portfolio into sectors like healthcare, FMCG and education. She founded Gravittus Foundation to work for the social, educational, economical, and overall development of women and children. The foundation aims to ensure constitutional and legal entitlements to its wards and increased opportunities for economical, educational, social, physical and emotional growth. Usha believes that this can be achieved through relentless efforts towards the cause of women from all strata of society across rural and urban demographics. It is dedicated to imparting education, instruction and training in different branches of learning to meritorious students from socially and economically backward sections of society. They generously provide grants, aids and scholarships for such students, besides conducting various awareness programmes, training programmes, scholarship programmes, health check-up camps, etc., which benefit the marginalized and less fortunate. At present, the foundation is working on the ‘Good touch-bad touch’ project, which aims to spread awareness among school children about safety and precautions pertaining to their security. The ambitious project aims to cover a total of six lakh students from close to a thousand private and public schools across the Pune district. The Her ability to juggle it all—being to raise the whole nation; “I am all Gravittus Foundation, in association an entrepreneur, a humanitarian and for women empowerment. For me, with UNICEF, organised a Roundtable a mother—is something to take notes it’s all about one sister empowering Conference on the Rights of the Child from. Kakade manages the changing the other sister.” Power for her is for Entertainment Industry People in demands of each role with panache. all about giving a helping hand to 2019 to generate awareness on the She firmly believes that it takes a village people in need, and not putting rights of the child. to raise a child and it takes a woman others down.
Broadsheet pgs-Shailesh.indd 2 29/05/21 1:49 PM SATISH MOTLING Founder and Chairman, SM Group of Companies atish Motling, an entrepreneur and visionary is the founder Sand chairman of SM Group of Companies. He has a dynamic personality, an optimistic outlook, working in sectors like construction, land trading, finance, import explore and hotels. With a vision of creating new businesses and leveraging synergies, SM Group is also into soft drinks and is a large exporter of mangoes around the globe. His love for automobiles persuaded him to start car modification workshops and trade in top luxury variants. In May 2021, he launched a new venture- Streams7 platform that will have a news channel- Streams7 Marathi. Also established a one of kind radio channel where they will conduct shows of Hindi, Marathi and English songs, followed by some captivating interviews. They will be telecasting small episodes on some serious subjects. Motling was thrilled to announce the launch of the movie ‘35% Kathavar Pass’ worldwide on 7th May 2021 on Streams7 Digital Theatre. This platform will also release some Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati movies and plays with power-packed performances. On-demand, Stream7 was launched as a digital theatre allowing users to stream a variety of original, latest movies/music shows with different genres. They aim to evolve effective groundbreaking unconventional content to stream with the purpose of entertaining the viewers. Being very passionate about his work, he has been in the film industry for the last 25 years and worked as a producer for various Bollywood films and international projects. Viewers’ wants and needs hold great importance to the SM Group because their motto is to charm and connect people with stories they love by creating an astounding experience that ensures trust and loyalty. He has been a proactive leader who supports the community in every possible way. Recently, he opened a pet foster home and also distributed medical kits helping the needy get the right treatment. This selfless quality has set his company apart in the competitive industry.
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KOMAL ROHAN DEVIKA KAKADE DESHMUKH Gravittus Foundation evika Kakade feels her in-laws are the shield that Director, Lokmangal Foundation protects her and the love they shower on her makes he youngest of the Kakade clan, a shining star in her own Dher heart content. Drawing the inspiration from right, Komal Rohan Deshmukh recently joined the family Usha Kakade, Devika hopes to match her philanthropic Tbusiness. And within no time, her out-the-box projects steps and work towards women welfare and rights. proved that she was born to lead, just like her mother, Usha “Serving society, fighting for the rights of women, and I’m Kakade. “My identity solely and firmly rests on the saying ‘like actively involved with Gravittus Foundation that works mother, like daughter’,” says Komal, who looks up to and for underprivileged children and women in society,” she idolizes her mother. The proud daughter smiles and adds, informs. To Devika, power is the ability to change and not “Who needs a superhero when I have my mother, who is no unnecessarily control things but to manage issues and less than Pune’s most loved superwoman.” Being exposed to manage people to achieve bigger goals in life. “Two to such high-class and novel work undertaken by her mother, things are of prime importance in my life. First is my guru an equally passionate Komal has taken the leap to endorse and my teacher on all aspects of life—my daughter, who several socio-economic activities in conjunction with the rural has taught me that life is too short to hold grudges. Let youth. Her work through Lokmangal Foundation has moved go and just be happy which has become my life’s mantra heaven and earth to uplift the needy. Komal Deshmukh is now. Second is serving society and fighting for the rights currently the director of Lokmangal Foundation. Komal is of women and giving them a respected life which is a passionately working towards bringing change to people’s life. challenging task but extremely satisfying and also one of Suffice to say, she’s not only living up to her family name and my biggest achievements,” she adds. adding to their glory but also amassing immense goodwill for all the great work.
Broadsheet pgs-Shailesh.indd 4 29/05/21 1:50 PM DR AMIT AND DR ARCHANA DOMALE FOUNDERS AND DIRECTORS, THE SMILE STUDIO A passion for dentistry was what drove Dr Amit and Dr Rachita Domale to start The Smile Studio. Dr Rachita used to practice at a government hospital while Dr Amit practiced at a private one. Starting their own clinic in the midst of greenery at Koregaon Park Pune was the game changer. Keeping true to the brand name, success for the two doctors is all about spreading smiles. Both believe in honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance and humbleness and keep these principles intact in all that they do. Their aim is AJEENKYA DY PATIL to spread awareness regarding dental CHAIRMAN OF THE D Y PATIL GROUP, CHANCELLOR OF hygiene and dental care. AJEENKYA D Y PATIL UNIVERSITY AND PRO-CHANCELLOR OF THE DR D Y PATIL UNIVERSITY Ajeenkya D Y Patil is an Indian educationist and economist. He DR AMIT KAMLE is the son of D Y Patil who is an FOUNDER & DIRECTOR AK educator and former leader of the EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Indian National Congress from Power for Dr Amit Kamle is Maharashtra state. He is Chairman responsibility. He believes of the D Y Patil Group, Chancellor that positivism and patience of Ajeenkya D Y Patil University binds him and spirituality and Pro-chancellor of the Dr D Y keeps him grounded. The Patil University. He did his MBA one quote he stands by is from Richmond College, UK and ‘Do it yourself. No one else specialization in Marketing from will do it for you.’ Modestly, the London School of Economics. the good doctor wants his work to speak for him. A.K. He has been awarded an Honorary Educational Consultants is Doctorate by University of Central the first official representative Lancashire, United Kingdom, for of Russia’s Federal his achievements in the field of Universities in India. education.
ARCHANA & URVITA BEHEDE GAUTAM BANERJEE JEWELLERY Armed with strong knowledge in jewellery design, mother Archana Behede from Gautam Banerjee’s Jewellery Designing School, and daughter Urvita Behede from Gemological Institute of America, bring out beautiful creations with each design. Archana’s eye for detail and talent for designing became a disruptor in the jewellery industry making people take notice of the unique styles and creations she came up with. She is the driving force behind the jewellery label’s presence in the city. Coupled with her own talent and zeal for coming up with something new for their patrons, Urvita joined the brand after her course in gemology and other courses in jewellery design, and the rest is history. Her mother’s creativity teamed with her father, Manoj Behede’s strong business acumen acted as her guiding light.
Broadsheet pgs-Shailesh.indd 5 29/05/21 1:50 PM PUNE’S MOST POWERFUL 2021 ASHLEYSHA YESUGADE DIRECTOR, AAY INDIA The director of AAY India, a model grooming and personality development academy in Pune, Ashleysha Yesugade is listed in Asia’s top 10 supermodels 2018- 2019 and voted in leading magazine’s 100 sexiest women in the world list. Having struggled with her brown complexion, Yesugade sets an exemplary example by turning her vulnerabilities into her strengths and showcasing that there’s more to a person EKTA AHUJA than their looks. Her ideals of empathy, OWNER, TEJOMAYA DESIGNS giving back, and compassion stem from With over twenty years of experience at the knowing what it’s like to have nothing. forefront of the Architecture and Interior As an ambitious go-getter, she never gives Design industry, Ahuja has become a creative up on her aims and constantly aspires to force to be reckoned with in the luxury interior bring a positive change to the world. designing in Pune. She is the principal architect and founder of her company ‘Tejomaya’ which means to be full of light. While performing DEEKSHA KALYANI each project, her philosophy is a combination FOUNDER, THE KALYANI SCHOOL of three sources of inspiration: the spirit of the Having a rich background in the area of client, the essence of the space, and, lastly, its child development, through her venture surroundings. Ahuja’s driven nature and a keen she strives to provide a platform for the eye for detail are what make her loyal clientele special children making the Kalyani School rely on her for a sophisticated yet entirely a wholesome learning centre. She has livable design vision that creates uniquely ensured that the students in the school get inspired living spaces. a chance to find their true potential, whether it is in sports, performing arts, visual arts or any other field. She studies and has worked in The Shri Ram School as a student counsellor from 1997 to 2001. Deeksha is an alumnus of Lady Shri Ram College, where she pursued her B.A. in Psychology from. The Tufts University in the USA is her alma mater, where she completed her MA in Child Psychology from.
intending to design customer-oriented chocolates. This research-based chocolate venture creates unique DR DILEEP MANE chocolates as per the needs of people, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, NOBLE HOSPITAL adding value to the chocolate industry. Dr Dileep Mane is a well experienced Focusing on women who suffer during and renowned doctor who has dedicated their menstrual cycle, Toshniwal, over 35 years to the Health care service through extensive research, founded in Pune. His objective is to provide the highest quality of patient care and safety, Deesha Sakhi Periods chocolates, to make the patient feel that they are in the the world’s first-ever chocolate for best healthcare setup. The institution that women. He is a pioneer for bringing he envisioned and built - Noble Hospital DEEPAK TOSHNIWAL relief to his customers through his steered a revolution and marked the birth of FOUNDER, DEESHA the private healthcare industry in southeast products, and keeping in mind the Pune. The technologies here at Noble FOODS ongoing pandemic, Toshniwal and his Hospital are backed by vastly experienced Providing a range of healthy chocolates, team came up with Deesha Immunity and reputed medical professionals in each Toshniwal founded Deesha Foods, and every field of medicine. His values are Booster chocolates. leadership, quality, innovation, compassion and collaboration.
Broadsheet pgs-Shailesh.indd 6 29/05/21 1:50 PM GURMUKH UTTAMCHANDANI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT SYSKA, SSK GROUP From Bank of America in Los Angeles to following his father’s footsteps and joining Syska, to start a new vertical – Syska Personal Care, Gurmukh Uttamchandani’s journey has been filled with milestones. A techie at heart, he was instrumental in evolving the company’s entry into the Internet of Things and wearable devices with a partnership with Amazon when they were launching Alexa. His motto in life is to be bold and take risks, which he admits is the first thing he learnt from his father. He swears by the quote - “Don’t ruin a good today, by thinking about a bad yesterday”, and says that his mantra for success is to react to failure in the most efficient manner.
KHUSHBOO AND SAMRAT KARVA DIRECTORS, MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED Mechatronics Systems Private Limited is a family business where Samrat Karva is the director of business development while Khushboo Karva looks after finance and administration. Mechatronics is a pioneer company in the field of water resource management. Mechatronics is the first Indian company to develop fully indigenous solutions for water KHUSHBU JAIN resource management, and both the Karva’s have played a big role FOUNDER AND in bringing the company to what it DIRECTOR, AARNAAZ is today. The lack of good options in gifting, was what inspired Khushbu Jain to start Aarnaaz, LATIKA AND the 360 degree gifting solutions. RAVINDRA SAKLA She was a pioneer in starting Jt MD; Chairman Y MD, Raviraj Realty gifting services via Facebook and This power couple of the realty Instagram in 2011. Aarnaaz caters sector believes in being an open to national and international book - true to self and firm in their orders. For Jain, success means beliefs. They feel that “success is a moving target - we don’t think recognition when people start we achieve it” so keep moving recognizing your work and forth from milestone to milestone. appreciating the efforts taken Some such milesstones for their brand include Fortaleza, Citadel, behind that. Humble, patient, RakshakNagar Gold, Sicilia, Yellow- persevering and accepting of the Blossom and 93 Avenue. Both constant changes is how one can Latika and Ravindra are visionary in best describe her. A woman-led their ideas, passionate about what they do, and result-oriented in how company, Aarnaaz has been all they work. For them power is the about women empowerment too, ability “o affect change and to not and empowerment is power, Jain necessarily control but to manage believes. issues and manage people to achieve a larger vision”.
Broadsheet pgs-Shailesh.indd 7 29/05/21 1:50 PM PUNE’S MOST POWERFUL 2021 MANJIRI JAMKHINDIKAR FOUNDER, ANTARAA ATELIER DE STYLING AND LIFE SKILLS Manjiri Jamkhindikar is a soft skills and language trainer, styling and grooming coach and a pageant mentor at Antaraa Atelier de Styling and Life Skills. In order to guide people in communication – spoken and unspoken – Jamkhindikar turned to language and soft skill training. Seeing her clients transform in front of her is the biggest high of this line of work. Her motto always has been that all should have a smile on their face at MAUSHMI DHAWAN NATASHA POONAWALLA the end of the day and that is what Board Member at D’Cafe Digital Chairperson, Villoo Poonawalla she aims to do with her work. Inc and DCT nc CEO at Brand Foundation, Exec Director, Maushmi Dhawan Serum Institute of India The chairperson of the Villoo Maushmi Dhawan is one of the Poonawalla Foundation, Executive leading names in the city when it Director of Serum Institute of comes to getting beautiful tresses India, Director of the Poonawalla Science Park in the Netherlands and on-point makeup for any and Director of Villoo Poonawalla and all occasions, especially Racing and Breeding Pvt Ltd, and a D-Day! She believes that ‘every known fashion enthusiast, Natasha professional make-up artist Poonawalla is a woman who leads from the front! should strive to accomplish a the skill set that includes creativity PRACHI DHABAL DEB and imagination, excellent BAKER, ROYAL ICING ARTIST & communication skills, appropriate FOUNDER, CAKE DÉCOR behavioural skills, concentration, Prachi Dhabal Deb worked as a financial analyst before finding her true calling. She patience and the ability to work tried channelizing her energy into creating under extreme pressure – and she art and eventually her passion led her to excels in all that. bake. After pursuing a few basic courses from around the world like Singapore, London and Thailand, the baker started to take professional orders in the year NEHA PUNJABI 2012 with Cake Décor. She is also a Royal Icing artist. In 2019, she bagged SOCIALITE the Cake Master Award for royal icing in Neha Punjabi, best described as Birmingham, UK, and became the first a perfectionist and go-getter, is Indian to win in this category. a woman of substance whose strength lies in her simplicity. Bold, brave, and beautiful, she believes in giving back all that she has achieved from society in the kindest way possible. With experiences such as acting and performing in her college days and singing melodiously in the Mission Satsang before Dada JP Vaswani, there’s a lot more to Neha than what meets the eye.
Broadsheet pgs-Shailesh.indd 8 29/05/21 1:50 PM DR PRACHI GHODE FOUNDER, DR PRACHI GHODE LIFESTYLE NUTRITION AND BEAUTY CLINIC Dr Prachi Ghode is the founder of Dr Prachi Ghode Lifestyle Nutrition and Beauty Clinic and also is managing director at ImagePlus Diagnostic Centre and owns Ace The Pageant Training Academy. She was recently felicitated by Chandukaka Saraf and Sons Pvt Ltd as a Covid warrior. She was awarded the Femina Mrs Dynamic Stylista 2020 title.
RAHUL DESHPANDE PRAYAG KHOSE INDIAN CLASSICAL SINGER ENTREPRENEUR, The grandson of Pt.Vasantrao HUMANITARIAN & Deshpande, he has done IDEALIST, BK KHOSE playback singing for critically acclaimed movies Katyar Kaljat GROUP Ghusli and Balgandharva. He A humanitarian, Prayag Khose is has also had stage appearances an idealist whose management in the theatre version of and engineering skills have helped Katyar Kaljat Ghusali as also him achieve important milestones Sangeet Sanshaykallol, Sangeet in his life. He also dons the hats of Manapman and Sangeet being a passionate businessman, Saubhadra. He is set to make entrepreneur and a fitness his acting debut on the big screen with Mee Vasantrao enthusiast. He attributes his success where he will play the role of his to ‘listening to his gut’ and basing grandfather. his decisions on this ‘inner voice’. He believes when you are successful all mantras will work in your favour.
Rajendra Singh exudes RAJENDRA SINGH & SSARITA SIINGH positivity through his CEO, PRIYADARSHANI GROUP OF SCHOOLS, approach and his vision INDRAYANI NAGAR, BHOSARI towards life. Ssarita Siingh is dynamic in her approach towards life and occupies the role of entrepreneur, teacher, leader, educationalist, mother, and environmentalist. This brother-sister duo’s Priyadarshani Group Of Schools, Indrayani Nagar, Bhosari is one of the most reputed educational institutions in the entire PCMC region. Their work has been appreciated not only in India, but abroad too.
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RUPALI & SAAGAR BALWADKAR A philanthropist, an entrepreneur and an educationist, Saagar Balwadkar straddles several worlds of experience. An Assistant Professor with a Ph.D. in Marketing, he also dons entrepreneurial hats backed up with six years of teaching experience. Also, his social initiative ‘Saagar Balwadkar Community’ is a group which was founded with SHEETAL BIYANI an agenda to help the society and FOUNDER, SHEETAL conduct awareness regarding various environmental issues and encourage CREATIONS a sustainable lifestyle for a better Sheetal Biyani, founder of Sheetal future for the next generations. A Creations, is one of the pioneers father of two and husband to a Salloni & Shrenik super woman, Rupali Balwadkar Ghodawat of fashioning costume jewellery the founder president of Balewadi in Pune. If you’re looking for Women’s Social Club, Pune he Shrenik Ghodawat, the Director in fashionable ensemble along with ensures that he makes time for his various companies of Sanjay family despite a busy schedule. customised clutches to match Ghodawat Group, who is also the with it, Sheetal Creations in Managing Director at Ghodawat Koregaon Park is the place for you. Consumer Pvt Ltd (GCPL) and Right from bedazzled gowns to Salloni Ghodawat is a Director queen-like tiaras, this place has Operations at GCPL. Shrenik everything you need. heads the finance, human resource, and overall strategic functions of both GCPL. Salloni Sonali Deshpande CHIEF TRUSTEE AND knows how to turn any adversity CHAIRPERSON, PERSISTENT into an opportunity. She looks FOUNDATION after the daily operations and is She has been the Chief Trustee and the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees involved in designing and driving since the inception of Persistent sales strategies for GCPL. Foundation in 2009. She worked at Persistent Systems Limited for about one year before moving on to teaching as a kindergarten schoolteacher for 20 years SHILPA KOYANDE with a renowned school in Pune. She strongly believes in giving back to society MOTLING through social work and philanthropy. FOUNDER, SHEEPA Standing by her ideals of Invention, Imagination, and Innovation, Shilpa Koyande Motling stops for no one. As the creator of her label Sheepa and launching her lingerie brand, Shilpa believes that it’s the culmination of her ambition, insight, flexibility, leadership, and relationships that act as the driving force behind her global reach. With an eye for detail, she takes pride in being known for meeting deadlines and is motivated to overcome and grow from challenges.
Broadsheet pgs.indd 10 29/05/21 7:34 PM SUPREET BAJAJ OWNER, PURPLELOFTS Supreet Bajaj, the proud owner of Purplelofts, an interior designing firm, believes in helping millions build beautiful homes and offices. She feels despite the challenging industry, the satisfaction of designing and creating a ream house for a family or a dream office for an entrepreneur is beyond imagination. According to her all the efforts, blood and sweat pays off when she sees the smiles and tears of joy in the eyes of her clients. She absolutely loves to take up challenges and work on out of the box projects. She believes in testing her own limits and thoughts. As an interior designing company, their unique salient/ selling point is their attention to detail, focus on clients, love for designing and passion to deliver at the most competitive cost with the best quality materials.
SIDHARTH TEJAL MOTLING MOORTHY PAWAR MANAGING DIRECTOR, VASCON ENGINEERS LUXE PROJECT ANALYST, LIVING – WINDERMERE SATISH MOTLING Power to Siddharth Vasudevan GROUP OF Moorthy is to be absolutely transparent in all the dealings, to COMPANIES set high benchmarks, to respect She believes in treating customers and give them more every hurdle in her path as than their expectations and to an opportunity for growth, deliver with conscience. His success mantra echoes the trusting her instincts, brand’s mantra, to “understand and enjoying the journey the customer’s needs and ahead of her. Intertwined expectations; fulfill the needs and with her giving and easy- exceed the expectations.” He believes his strengths are his wit going personality, her hard and his strategic and analytical work and dynamism are skills. Each milestone has simply the key to her success. pushed him further to set a bigger goal and strive towards achieving it.
TAMANNA TANNA FOUNDER, AAURA DESIGNS AND MAGIC BRUSH Tamanna Tanna, holding a Software Engineers degree from Mumbai University and an Interior Designing degree from IITC, with diverse creative ventures such as Aaura Designs based on event planning and organising and makeup academy Magic Brush, is a multi-talented and self-made woman. As a hard worker, she staunchly believes and follows five Ds of success-determination, dedication, discipline, diversity, and dedication. Tanna, a creative enthusiast, has a keen eye for redefining and designing interiors. She is also a renowned makeup artist who has not only worked with Bollywood divas but is also widely appreciated for her ability to make her clients look flawless. Actively involved in social and community services, Tamanna Tanna truly imbibes the meaning behind beauty with brains.
Broadsheet pgs-Shailesh.indd 11 29/05/21 1:51 PM LIVING food CHEERS TO IMMUNITY We’ve been all about immunity boosters ever since the last year. And with the scorching heat, we could all sure do with some cool drinks with some added immunity to it. Here are three immunity boosting smoothies by Prachi Sankhala, owner of Yummchies for you to enjoy! By Ravina M Sachdev
BEET THE VIRUS
1/2 cup almond milk 4 - 5 dates 1 cup beetroot (depending on your preference) 1/2 cup carrot Handful of Chia 1/2 cup mango seeds to garnish chunks, frozen 1 inch ginger
SERVES: 2 > PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
1. In a blender, add beetroot, carrot, mango, ginger, dates and almond milk and puree them until smooth. 2. Divide this in 2 cups and top with some chia seeds.
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1 medium sized mango, cut into chunks and frozen overnight 1 large banana, sliced and frozen overnight
1 inch ginger 1/2 tsp turmeric 25g cinnamon
SERVES: 2 > PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
1. In a blender, add mango, banana, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and puree them until smooth. 2.Divide this in 2 glasses and top with some fresh mango pieces.
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BERRY MERRY
1 cup strawberry, cut into chunks and frozen overnight 1/2 cup spinach leaves 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons honey flax seeds 1 cup milk 2 tsp chia seeds (optional)
SERVES: 1 > PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
1.In a blender, add strawberry, 1tbsp flax seeds, 1 tbsp honey and 1/2 cup milk and blend until smooth. 2.In a separate blender puree the remaining ingredients. 3.In a glass, first pour the spinach smoothie and then layer it with the strawberry smoothie. 4.Optionally, top it with some chia seeds.
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Sanika SalunkeSPICE takes you on a tour of different spicesIT that have UP immense health benefits.
ur country is tough times, we all should CLOVES STUDIES INDICATE known for its take care of our food habits This spice is a staple when Oexotic spices, a and switch to wholesome it comes to our Indian THAT FOODS perfect blend that adds a meals. Don’t you think? food culture. Cloves are RICH IN PROTEIN, unique magical touch to It's quite simple, add these popularly used in many any dish. Did you know that amazing spices to your food traditional dishes that ANTIOXIDANTS, AND spices like cardamom were and your health will benefit include soup, stew, curry CERTAIN VITAMINS cultivated for thousands of in the long run. As we all and rice dishes. They are an years and are indigenous to know turmeric has powerful aromatic spice containing AND MINERALS OFFER our country? medicinal properties, but important nutrients like VALUABLE It's not just the taste or did you know other spices manganese and vitamin aroma, but also about the in your kitchen have health K. They are high in numerous health benefits benefits too? Here are a few antioxidants and may help that these spices have to spices that have immense improve liver health. Clove offer. Especially during these benefits! extracts are known to regulate your blood sugar levels as well. They might flavour and will provide also promote bone health many important health and reduce stomach ulcers. benefits. Try including a minimum amount of cloves in your CARDAMOM weekly food intake, they A flavour that some people will give your dish a distinct enjoy adding to their
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morning tea, it's none other than cardamom or as we like to call it 'Elaichi'. This spice is used in both sweet as well as spicy dishes. It may have antioxidant properties that help with lowering blood pressure and may also contain cancer- fighting components. It also might protect you from chronic diseases all thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. There are various other benefits related to digestion and overall health.
SOME FURTHER STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT FENNEL EXTRACT MAY DECREASE AGEING-RELATED MEMORY DEFICITS antioxidants that keep Understand the given these antioxidants your free radical levels information shows the help protect brain cells in check. It likewise has benefits of each spice against progressive uniquely. But that does antibacterial properties not mean one should damage. It may also that are effective against consume them at treat depressive harmful strains of higher levels. If you symptoms and help bacteria. It also has a have not tried any improve eyesight. FENNEL SEEDS significant amount of spice before, please The best part about antidepressant effect as consult a professional saffron is - it's easy to This post-meal mouth before trying one as it freshener is considered it helps boost your mood. may lead to allergies. add to your diet! to be highly nutritious as Nutmeg additionally it is low in calories and a may cooperate with good source of vitamin C. improving blood sugar There are many organic control. It is generally compounds found in used while baking but fennel seeds that may be can also be combined antiviral. They contain with stews and puddings! nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and calcium SAFFRON that supports heart As we all know saffron health. Some further is one of the most studies have shown expensive spices in that fennel extract may the world. How does decrease ageing-related it benefit your health? memory deficits. Add Well, consuming saffron them to your post-meal in minimal quantity is routine and experience extremely beneficial the difference! considering it has antioxidants like crocin, NUTMEG crocetin, safranal, and
Nutmeg contains powerful kaempferol. Some of SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTOGRAPHS:
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GERBERA DAISY Unarguably the prettiest entry on the list, Gerbera Daisy absorbs carbon dioxide from the air and discharges oxygen at night. If kept in bedrooms, it will also promise sound sleep. These radiant and charming plants can be kept in small colourful pots on any table, shelf or window stool.
POTHOS PLANT Pothos is a common indoor plant that acts as a catalyst taking away carbon monoxide, benzene and formaldehyde from the REFRESH YOUR room and adding fresh air. It also is a natural air freshener removing foul odour. Pothos with its long stems trail comes in an array of foliage colours and patterns that will look flawless in a hanging basket. INTERIORBoost the oxygen levels in your home with theses green buddies, says Rishma Shah THE WEEPING FIG As specified by a study, the n current times, people ARECA in an attractive pot, you will Weeping Fig has one spend most of their time at PALM bring a tropical touch to your of the top removal Ihome, so indoor air quality With its home. rates for air toxins should rank as one of our top stunning, such as air-bone priorities. Oxygen stimulates narrow SNAKE formaldehyde, brain activity, detoxifies the leaves, Areca Palm is PLANT xylene and toluene, blood and most importantly, considered one of the best According promoting a healthier strengthens the immune air-purifying plants. Owing to NASA’s and fresh living. This plant is system. Although there are to its large surface area, it Clean Air a popular feature in internal several ways to increase emits substantial amounts Study, Snake Plant produces commercial landscaping oxygen levels at home, of oxygen. It also absorbs oxygen 24/7, unlike most and looks alluring indoors, growing greens reigns as the indoor air pollutants such other plants that only especially in a work most effortlessly effective! as xylene, toluene and produce oxygen during the environment. Here are five plants that are formaldehyde, cleansing the day. This low-light thriving The air-purifying sure to stream in oxygen and air in the surroundings. By and easy to care for green properties of indoor plants artistry in your house:. placing these large fronds also filters out all pollutants. foster a healthier and happier A wooden plant shelf, with working and living THE AIR-PURIFYING PROPERTIES OF INDOOR various kinds of snake environment. Oxygen will plants placed in a study or always be the greatest PLANTS FOSTER A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER bedroom, will enhance the requirement and these plants WORKING AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT elegance of the area. will ensure just that!
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