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WANT TO WORK
IN PAKISTANI
MOVIE
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
TEENA BY HINA BUTT
PARTY DRESSES
COLLECTION 2016
FA S H I O NCENTRAL INTERNATIONAL
5
LAUNCH OF FASHION CENTRAL
MULTI BRAND OUTLET
DHA, LAHORE.
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10 COOL
GADGETS
COMING
THIS
YEAR 2016
'I NEVER
GOT A
CHANCE TO
FEEL YOUNG'
A. R. RAHMAN
w w w. f a s h i o n c e n t r a l . p k
February 2016 Issue 31

2. Fashion Shows
International
Teena by Hina Butt
Party Dresses Collection 2016
Versace 2016
Pre Fall Collection
CONTENT
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Events
5
Launch Of Fashion Central
Multi Brand Outlet
DHA, Lahore.
Golden Globes
Red Carpet Dresses 2016

3. Fashion & Trends
Style Tips On How To Wear Puffer Vests This Fall44
Men Interest
How To Choose The Right Fragrance For Your Age51
Luxury Living
10 Cool Gadgets Coming This Year 201655
Interiors
Company Builds Hobbit Houses In Just 3 Days74
Entertainment
Janet Jackson Undergoing Tests For
Throat Cancer73
Travel
The Unconventional
Europe, A Guide To Memory
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Beauty & Health
35
How To Walk Elegantly In Heels
Look After Your Skin This Winter
Tricks To Help With Hair Loss In The Future
Gossips
42 Priyanka Chopra Wants To Work In Pakistani Movie
Interviews
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'I Never Got A Chance To Feel Young'
A. R. Rahman
Exclusive Interview With Kingfisher
Calendar Model Kyra Dutt

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Editor’s Note
The response from Fashion Central International viewers and readers has been loaded with
compliments and needs about more and more that they want. While acknowledging and
appreciating the prompt response, we whole heartedly confirm that all your requirements for
more and more content and images will be dually met in the months to come. Many many
thanks for keeping the fashion central team on their toes and alert to readers demands.
The current issue is again full of excellent images about the significant happenings in the
world along with some very useful content. We are sure that the events like Launch of Fash-
ion Central Multi Brand Store in DHA, Lahore, Golden Globe red carpet dresses 2016, Teena
by Hina Butt party dresses collection 2016 and Versace 2016 pre-fall collection will capture
your hearts and minds and you will seek the creations on offer.
Priyanka Chopra, who is in the news these days for her acting projects Bajirao Mastani and
Quantico rightfully, finds a place on the cover of current issue of Fashion Central Interna-
tional. Her remarks that "I am an entertainer and will not turn down a good movie offer" are
going to be loved by her fans in Pakistan as she has shown an eagerness to act in Pakistani
films.
The news about Janet Jackson’s illness is going to leave a large number of her fans really
concerned about her health and future ability to sing. We are glad to confirm that Doctors are
working on her and soon good news is expected.
Once again you are going to immensely like the articles on skin, hair loss and useful style tips.
Quite a number of solutions have been highlighted and these will bring you considerable
benefit.
The travel guide about Europe as a dream region on the surface of the globe is something to
cherish and visit. Everything about it carries a magical aura of true beauty.
In conclusion we again stress that you must remain in touch, as before.
Anny
info@fashioncentral.pk

6. 5
Events
LAUNCH OF FASHION CENTRAL
MULTI BRAND OUTLET
DHA, LAHORE.

7. The Fashion Central Multi Brand Store
shifted to New Premises Located at
Building #30, Z Block Phase III, DHA. At
the inauguration of the new location
there was a huge rush of eager fashion
lovers and customers who sought the
new designs on display and offer. A total
of 32 designers put up their creations
which included casual, Semi formal,
Party wear and bridal apparels. To add
to the variety, there were items of exclu-
sive jewelry and accessories like
clutches and handbags. More diversity
was added with the display of shoes.
The list of designers included names like
MBM, Waseem Noor, Balck & White,
Smyer by Sadia Waleed, Thread Lines,
Eshal Jee, Khadijas, Fariha Kayani, Fatima
Touqeer, Ahmad Zubair, Tich &Stich,
Lubna Hameed, Maria Rao, Lilac, Minsa,
WRZ Couture, Zoffatis, MRKD,
Fab'arouge, Huda & Saadia.
The designers of Jewelry were Caprice,
Zil and Silversiz and no doubt their pres-
entations were exclusive and top of the
line. As for Shoes and handbags the
designers Enchante came up with a vari-
ety of shoes and handbags.
The new Premises of Fashion Central
Multi Brand Store is spacious and the
environment provided immense delight
to the customers. On this occasion, as
soon as the launch time approached,
the place was filled up with most elegant
looking ladies and families and many
celebrities.

22. 16 The Golden Globes held the first major red carpet event of 2016, and
the celebrities availed the opportunity to show off their most glamorous
looks.
From the moment Hollywood favorites like Kate Hudson and Jennifer
Lopez arrived on the red carpet, the night was filled up with flawless
fashion.
Events
GOLDEN GLOBES
RED CARPET
DRESSES 2016

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Fashion Shows International
Teena by Hina Butt
Party Dresses
Collection 2016
Teena by Hina Butt has come up with a plush Formal Winter Collection 2016
for women to make them noticeable as well as help them to have a dominant
presence on parties and weddings.
This accumulation of formal gathering wear comprises of outfits that is
bound to look really decent. The formal wear collection by Teena was found
most acceptable by the fashion loving ladies.

31. Teena by Hina Butt
Collection 2016
Fashion Shows International

32. Teena by Hina Butt
Collection 2016
Fashion Shows International

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Fashion Shows International
Versace 2016
Pre Fall Collection
For pre-fall, Donatella Versace continued
to explore the urban, street-inspired world
she delivered for spring. Shifting away
from the brand’s signature, extremely
sexy aesthetic, for something more sober
and sharp. The collection was smart - at
times even intellectual - based on
Versace’s idea of modern femininity: A real
woman who is predisposed to glamour
but is not immune to practical needs.
Far less fleshy and flashy than previous
seasons, much of the lineup qualified as
conservative by house standards. Yet the
attitude was fierce as ever. Streamlined
cuts gave minimalist tailoring - a navy
jacket, slim pants and a crisp blue shirt; a
cropped, molded jacket and stirrup pants -
an athletic edge that was enhanced by graphic striped belts and contrast colors,
like blue and orange that brought to mind retro ski gear. More feminine, but not
girly, were pieces done in men’s wear patterns - tweeds and houndstooth -
mashed up with micro florals and colorful graphic details. To enhance the urban
mood, a graffiti-inspired pattern was splashed on separates. Evening consisted of
slight, hourglass silhouettes, feminized tailored wool and cashmere coats and
blazers, and micro florals printed over men’s wear fabrics countered the classically
mannish with something girlish.
Versace also kept things chicly covered up with a long-sleeve black gown done
with subtle sheer panels and grommet details to toughen it up.

34. Fashion Shows International Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection

35. Fashion Shows International Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection

36. Fashion Shows International Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection

37. Fashion Shows International Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection

38. Fashion Shows International Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection

39. Fashion Shows International Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection

40. Fashion Shows International Versace 2016 Pre Fall Collection

42. The most popular star of movie world in the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe once
said: “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,”. If we
decode this utterance of hers, we can say with certainty that she was talking
of heels.
No doubt heels have a part to play in the life of the female whether it be in
the board room environment or in the bar. Lets reveal to you some of the
secrets relating to wearing of heels in the right way.
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Beauty & Health
HOW TO WALK ELEGANTLY
IN HEELS

43. There is a limit to maintaining fast
walking pace when you wear heels.
One must understand that heels do
not allow unreasonable pace. In case
you try this you end up putting your
neck forward in order to make up the
imbalance which gives a peculiar look.
So the trick is to lean just the slightest
bit back.
Tip 4:
If you are wearing a heel you have to avoid
putting your complete foot down in one go.
The essential thing to remember is that
when you are wearing heel s, it is necessary
to put the heel down and the toe must
follow. In this way the walk will look smooth
and graceful.
When wearing heels, you have avoid taking a
big step. The steps that you take have to be
smaller and what must be ensured is that
the number of steps you take are appropri-
ately distanced. The steps may not be baby
like but they should not be long strides.
Fast pace of walk in heel is not too natural
and makes the movement rather awkward.
By taking smaller steps the balance is better
and besides this walking slow reflects confi-
dence and grace.
Tip 1:
Tip 2:
Tip 3:
You have to visualize the straight line
in order to achieve good results. You
must keep the end point and view.
Walking in heels can become really
graceful if you look at the goal point.
While walking do not look at your
heels as you walk, instead keep look-
ing straight.
Tip 5:

44. Tip 3:
Winter is not particularly gentle on skin. Here’s how you can protect your
skin. Before you pull out those woolies, it’s time to prep your skin checklist
for winter.
Moisturise
This is a cardinal winter rule. But, use a winter-specific moisturiser, prefer-
ably one that’s oil-based. Oil-based moisturisers helps retain moisture and
keeps your skin soft and supple.
Slather on the sunscreen
Don’t ignore the sunscreen. Just because it’s winter, don’t ignore the sun-
screen. Winter sun is just as harsh as summer sun.
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Beauty & Health
LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN
THIS WINTER

45. Avoid hot baths
For most, hot baths may be an essential. However, when water is
very hot, it dehydrates skin, which leads to dryness. Soak in a luke-
warm bath with bath salts.
Cleanse gently
When cleansing your skin, be very gentle. Use products that are
light and winter-friendly.
Eat right
Foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential. It may be
beneficial for your skin.
Use the right products
And finally, make sure that you’re particular about what you use on
your skin. Amway’s Artistry Youth Xtend range may be a good
option for you.

46. In the world of hair loss, emotions can get a bit touchy. If looking in the
mirror, you see signs that are causing you to worry about your locks, then
you are in luck. This article is packed with helpful tips to help you beat or
mask your hair loss. To help stave off hair loss be cautious with the types of
chemicals and treatments you put on it. Many dyes have chemicals in them
that are not good for your hair. Trust your hair to a licensed beautician, and
you may be able to prevent some hair loss before it starts.
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Beauty & Health
TRICKS TO HELP WITH HAIR
LOSS IN THE FUTURE

47. Exercise
If you have a very hectic life, make sure that
you find at least one hour during the day to
exercise. Exercising helps to relieve stress
and flushes out the toxins from your body.
Aim to exercise at least three days a week to
maintain a healthy head of hair.Wear a swim-
ming cap if you frequently exercise or swim
in chlorinated swimming pools.
The chlorine found in most pools can cause major damage to your hair even making it fall
out. If you opt to swim in a pool without a cap, be sure to wash your hair thoroughly after
swimming. Exercise is essential not only for a healthy overall lifestyle, but also to help re-grow
your hair. Because your scalp needs ample oxygen and blood flow in order to grow strong,
healthy hair, exercising more will boost this and allow for your scalp to produce solid hair
follicles that ultimately lead to stronger hair.
It is known that poor health and bad nutrition first manifest in the fingernails and hair folli-
cles. As such, make sure to get good nutrition. However, do not over indulge in any one par-
ticular thing. An over consumption of Vitamin A and E have both been linked to hair loss. It is
crucial that you have enough monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats in your diet in
order to prevent hair loss. Unlike unhealthy fats, these provide your body and scalp with the
nutrition you need in order for hair to stay healthy and stay in place. Foods high in these fats
include peanut butter, vegetable oil, and avocados.
Nutrition

48. Many factors may result in hair loss, including certain illnesses and poor nutrition. If you have
started losing hair and suspect it’s not due to genetics, it may signify a thyroid or hormonal
problem. Prolonged fevers are another culprit. Anemia and other vitamin deficiencies can
cause both men and women to lose hair, as can low-calorie or low-protein diets. If you’re not
sure why you’re losing your hair, it’s a good idea to see if your doctor can diagnose an under-
lying cause.
Many factors may result in hair loss, including certain illnesses and poor nutrition. If you have
started losing hair and suspect it’s not due to genetics, it may signify a thyroid or hormonal
problem. Prolonged fevers are another culprit. Anemia and other vitamin deficiencies can
cause both men and women to lose hair, as can low-calorie or low-protein diets. If you’re not
sure why you’re losing your hair, it’s a good idea to see if your doctor can diagnose an under-
lying cause.
There are so many things you can do, if you need to deal with hair loss. This article lays out
some of the best options. Try out a few and see which ones work best for you. Just know
that when fighting hair loss, the confidence you atribute to your tresses, really comes from
the inside.

50. Gossips
Indian film actress
Priyanka Chopra, who is
in the news these days
for her acting projects
Bajirao Mastani and
Quantico, said she
would like to work in a
Pakistani movie "pro-
vided the project is
good."
Talking to a News reporter, Priyanka said she wants to visit Pakistan frequently and would
not let the opportunity of working in a Pakistani movie slip.
"I am an entertainer and will not turn down a good movie offer."
PRIYANKA
CHOPRA
WANTS TO
WORK IN
PAKISTANI
MOVIE
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51. People's Choice Awards is the only major award show voted on
entirely by the public for fan favourites in the entertainment
industry, from music and television to movies.
Answering a question on the role artists can play in defusing tensions between Pakistan
and India, she said that job rests with the governments of the two countries.
"You see, artists can only bring people closer, because they serve art and appreciation of
art is universal."
Mary Kom actress, who according to many critics outshined the leading duo (Ranveer
and Deepika) in her latest Bollywood release, Bajirao Mastani, has also grabbed her first
People's Choice Awards nomination in the category of Favourite Actress in a New TV
Series for her role of an American FBI agent in US TV series Quantico.
The show itself has been nominated in the Favourite New TV Drama category.
With hopes to win the public voted award, the former Miss World will also be one of the
presenters at the ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.

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Fashion & Trends
Every winter, one of the hardest struggles that fashionistas go through
is looking for something to wear that’s both comfy and stylish. A puffer
vest is a really nice and comfortable piece of clothing but, unfortunately,
it isn’t the easiest to style and nor is it the most flattering piece of outer-
wear you can wear. It’s a nice layer to add on to your outfit, sure, but you
need to know how to make it work for you so you can own it. Here are a
few tips on how to look good in a puffer vest.
STYLE TIPS ON HOW TO WEAR
PUFFER VESTS THIS FALL

53. WEAR IT IN BLACK
Black is always a good idea. Puffer vests
have the natural tendency to make
people look stouter and if that’s not okay
with you, you can always counter the
effect by wearing it in a slimming color
like black. What’s more is that black is so
versatile, it will allow you to wear anything
underneath your puffer vest.

54. OPT FOR THE QUILTED
PATTERN – the horizontal
stitching on puffer vests is
what makes them the oppo-
site of slimming so another
trick that you can do to
counter that effect is to opt
for a puffer vest with a
quilted design instead of
the horizontal ones.

55. LIVEN IT UP – most of the time, the puffer vests that you will find will come in plain, solid
colors and, when paired up with something in a plaid and solid color underneath as well,
tends to look boring. To liven up your puffer vest, make sure to wear something interesting
underneath. This can be a bold and vibrant hue, a quirky print, a combination of both or more.

56. PAIR IT WITH SKINNY
JEANS / LEGGINGS – the
best bottoms to pair with
puffer vests, I find, are skinny
jeans and leggings. The
skinny fit from these create a
nicely balanced silhouette
when paired with anything
chunky on top such as a
puffer vest.

57. KEEP LAYERS TO A MINI-
MUM – another tip I have
if you want to look good in
a puffer vest is to make
sure that you keep your
layers down to a mini-
mum. The puffer vest
itself is already a chunky
piece so you’ll want to
keep the rest of your
outfit as slim as possible.

58. DITCH THE PUFFY PUFFER VEST – some puffer
vests are just too puffy. That’s not the kind that you
want. If you’re trying to avoid a chunky and stout
silhouette, choose the sleeker and slimmer
designs over the usual puffy vest.

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Men Interest
It would seem simple, but certain scents have youthful connotations – or
will at least remind everyone of something once popular in the 1990s,
and should have stayed there. Others are better matched with suits, the
preserve of men well into middle age. And some will make you whiff like
an old people’s home. What you need is the right spray at the right time.
We’re all for raging against the dying of the light, of course. But it’s time to
stop clinging onto your youth when you’re floundering at the fragrance
counter in Boots. Like the tide, time moves inexorably on. This, then, is
your lifeline: a guide to the fragrances best suited to your age. Consider
yourself plucked from the current. We’ll see you for the dry down.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT
FRAGRANCE FOR YOUR AGE

61. Davidoff Cool Water, available at Boots
Prada Luna Rossa Sport
Davidoff Cool Water, available at Boots
During these sprightly years one truism holds
supreme: you can do whatever the hell you want. It’s
unlikely you’ll have a job for which there are draconian
fragrance rules, so go all out. Once you hit your late
twenties, you’ll probably begin to look back on this
version of yourself with envy; these are the good years
during which not giving a sh*t is positively encour-
aged. Youth is wasted on the young, if you believe
George Bernard Shaw. So don’t squander this oppor-
tunity. To that end, go bold with your fragrance.
Your peers will certainly lean towards a sweeter smell, usually top-noted with strong citrus and
possibly even something metallic.Davidoff Cool Water is of course a major component of most
amorous teenage boys’ dating kit and remains a bestseller (for good reason), so don’t turn your
nose up at it. If you’re looking for something bolder, Paco Rabanne One Million is as youthful
but with a touch more distinctiveness.
Look at you, getting all grown up. Time to get a job, son. It’s also worth noting that the fairer sex
tend to mature at a much quicker rate than us chaps, so if both your getup and Cool Water
have carried over from your teens into your twenties, an overhaul is overdue if you want to
impress at the local watering hole. While an oud is probably out of financial reach and decidedly
too intense, something smarter beckons.
Or at least something fresher; sweet fragranc-
es are the preserve of the young. With aromat-
ic berry undertones and a hint of lavender
coming through this otherwise spicy, citrusy
scent, Prada Luna Rossa Sport will deliver a
quick punch and lasting impression. Luna
Rossa Sport was created by Daniela Andrier, a
perfumer well versed in the Prada lines with a
back catalogue including some of Bvlgari’s
best scents, so rest assured your neck and
wrists are in good hands.

62. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud
These years can be difficult for men. You’re certainly no longer a sprightly youth, but
who wants to let go? Entering middle age is no reason to let your style wane, mind you.
If it’s part of your persona, then don’t let your edge dissipate like an old scent. You’ve
more tricks up your sleeve. One of which is
Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Oud. Ouds are
polarising, of course, but that’s nothing to
fear at a time when you’re truly starting to
know yourself, if you ask us. If they don’t like
it, stuff ’em. The beauty of Colonia Oud is its
marriage between Colonia’s unmistakable
vibrancy and freshness, so synonymous
with Acqua di Parma, and the deeper oud
scent of agarwood. It’s a fusing of your
youth and vigour with the distinctiveness of
older age. It’s a glance back to what came
before and a look forward to things to
come.
almost guaranteed to be unique in most workplaces. Without being too punchy, it
delivers a woody, spicy, citrus scent that’s underpinned by the subtlest sweetness. In
short: it covers all bases and does so with aplomb.
Terre d’Hermes.
Face it: you’re getting on. OK, not really, but it’s prob-
ably time some trendy Scandi ornament took priority
over the PlayStation as your living room centrepiece.
‘Spray-on skinny’ should no longer have a place your
wardrobe; your T-shirts should become gradually less
graphic-y. Those things you could still get away with in
your early twenties have no place here. Allow them to
be lost in the mists of time, yeah? As your wardrobe
swells and career flows, don’t allow your scent to ebb
back to a time less sophisticated. Something that’ll get
you noticed for the right reasons at the office is Terre
d’Hermes. One of the most experimental launches in
the last decade, it remains unusual still, and is

63. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Everyone knows men get better with age. It’s time for sharp suits, tailored sweats, cigars,
country walks, broadsheets, Radio 4 and the corner office. Frankly, we can’t wait. Another
plus, of course, is that you can go back to that youthful attitude of your teens: not giving
a sh*t. Indeed, you’re never been your own man as much as you are now. Which is why
it’s time to go even bolder with your fragrance, instead of reverting to Old Spice. Tom
Ford’s Tobacco Vanille is warm with the scent of smokiness carried by a creaminess and
slight sweetness. The design was inspired by the smell of a traditional English
gentleman’s club. Which is more in keeping with how you should smell at this age than
Joop’s eau de nightclub floor

66. Before the world’s biggest consumer gadget show has even begun, manu-
facturers are vying for position as the next cool thing at a preview event
called CES Unveiled. At the Las Vegas event there were exquisitely
designed objects from France; next-generation gear for music nerds; DIY
virtual reality kits and much, much more.
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Luxury Living
10 COOL GADGETS COMING THIS
YEAR 2016

67. Sensorwake
Wake up and smell the croissants! You can’t get more French than this. Instead of blast-
ing your ears with some god-awful alarm every morning, this alarm clock invented by a
talented 19-year-old Frenchman wakes you with smells. Simply pop a scent canister into
the clock before you go to bed — kind of like putting a coffee pod into a machine — and
the pungent smell will arouse your senses in the morning. Creator Guillaume Rolland
says the only time it won’t work is if you have a blocked nose, in which case there is a
back-up. If you don’t press the button on the clock within three minutes to let it know
you’re awake, it will start playing music. Working in partnership with a French perfumier,
the initial seven scents are croissant, espresso, seaside, lush jungle, chocolate, pepper-
mint and — exclusively for the project’s Kickstarter backers — the smell of money. Each
pod last for 30 alarms, or about a month. Pre-orders are available now at $US109 for the
clock with a free capsule, while a pack of two capsules is $10. First shipping is scheduled
for May.
SleepPhones is simple but great: a fleecy headband with headphones inside that fits
snugly round your head so you can fall asleep to music. Manufacturer Acoustic Sheep has
a few different models, including the basic at $US39.95 which has a headphone jack and
inbuilt snoozy music that fades to peace and quiet as you fall asleep; and a Bluetooth ver-
sion for $US99.95 through which you can stream your own music. The battery lasts 13
hours and is rechargeable by pulling the module out of the fleecy band and plugging it
into power, or leaving it in the band and using wireless charging.
SleepPhones

68. Prizm
Oree
This “context aware” music player knows
who is in the room and what they’re up to
— and will populate playlists accordingly.
It works by connecting to your music
streaming service of choice and scanning
your playlists to learn what you and other
people love. It knows when you or
another member of the household is in
the room by detecting your mobile
devices, and then plays music that it
knows everyone will appreciate. Prizm
also reads the mood of the room —
whether it’s a quiet evening, or a party
with friends — and will change the vibe of
the music accordingly. It’s designed to
bypass your smartphone and streaming
service to become your personal DJ. You
can “like” songs just as with a streaming
service by pressing the heart button on
the device. At $US149, Prizm will start
shipping to its Kickstarter backers, and
also be available for general purchase
online, in February.
French design smarts meet tech know-
how with these exquisite computer
accessories made from natural materials
including wood, marble, leather and
copper. The $US190 keyboard has the
satisfying clack of an old-school type-
writer yet is as smooth as a MacBook Air.
A trackpad is sold separately for the same
price. They work with both Mac and Win-
dows and connect via Bluetooth. Also in
the range is a wireless charge called
Pebble, available in wood or marble,
starting at $US160. It triples as a speaker-
phone and paperweight. The newest in
the range (and most expensive at
$US420, thanks to more elaborate tech
smarts) is the Stylograph: a pack which
includes a copper-coated, smart ballpoint
pen; a leather-coated journal; and special
paper, of which you can buy refills. The kit
together will store every mark you make
in the pen, and you can upload it to your
digital device afterwards.

69. Pic
These absurdly cute bendable cameras look like the love child of a troll doll and a Minion.
You can wrap them around anything you want to capture compelling footage — your
ankle while you skate, your bike handlebar while you ride, your windscreen wipers while
you drive.
Pic shoots video in 1080p high-definition with an 8MP camera, and can store 16GB of
data. Files are transferred via USB and you can check battery power or take remote shots
via the mobile app. While Pic is portable and flexible, the battery only lasts for an hour
when filming video. Available online from February.
ili
From the people who brought us The
Ring, one of the standout gadgets at
CES 2015, ili is like the long sought-
after Babel Fish from the Hitchhiker’s
Guide to the Galaxy. Though its
design is simple — a small, white rec-
tangular pendant with a button — it
translates languages in real time with
voice activation. ili is not some magi-
cal version of Google Translate in a
box; you’ll need to buy a different
device for each language. But the
upside is it works without being con-
nected to the internet, as all the
smarts are stored inside. Not avail-
able to the public just yet, ili is reach-
ing out to partners in the travel
industry to ship its first product,
which will be available in English,
Japanese and Chinese. French, Thai
and Korean are coming soon,
followed by Spanish, Italian and
Arabic.

70. Byrd
Billed by maker ProDrone as the world’s first quad-
copter portable drone, the Byrd can operate and
lift a mirrorless camera or DSLR weighing up to 2kg.
“All you have to do is buy one drone and you can
have 20-30 cameras that you can use with it.
Everybody from your average Joe to the high-level
photographer,” says ProDrone’s Nicolai Wiles. You
can collapse the propellers on the rugged and
slick-styled quadcopter so it’s small enough to
carry around in a backpack. Byrd is available for
preorder now.

72. Europe tour is the dream region on the surface of globe, for many of us
to visit and cherish. Yes, that’s the kind of destination everyone wants to
visit at least once in their lifetime. And why should not one dream of
visiting it? When, it carries the magical aura of true beauty.
To add on more, it is the destination for world’s amazing landscapes,
beautiful people and experiences! But as you dear folks, Europe is a con-
tinent and has surfeit of extraordinary global beauty zones.
So, we made your work easy her by sorting the best of best from Europe.
And we haven’t settled for the main stream ‘Europe-tourism’. We have
stream lined for you locations/destinations in Europe that you had no
clue for being the gorgeous of the gorgeous. The list is down below,
have a go:
Travel
THE UNCONVENTIONAL
EUROPE, A GUIDE TO MEMORY
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73. Smogen in Sweden
It is located on the west
coast of Sweden. It is
one of the most amaz-
ing and exclusive towns
of Sweden. It has a
maritime feel in its
atmosphere. With the
picturesque fisherman’s
cottages and boats in a
stream of dots near the
water. This place there
is now considered a
single Island.
Once it had been overlapped by several Islands. This place there is surely a beautiful
spot to visit in Europe.
Cochem in Germany
It is a legendary town
with a very rich culture
and history in the retro-
spect. This place is sur-
rounded by wine yards.
Cochem is present in the
Mosel river valley which
is a beautiful spot. This a
scenic beauty of its own
and surely a spot for
people who have
t o u r i s m - c r a v e !
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74. Reine in Norway
Yet again a fishing village with the picturesque artic Island on the Moskenesoya. This
is recorded as one of the Norway’s most beautiful village. It hits with sapphire bays
that are set alongside to the amazing mountains. The fisher man’s cottages have been
converted to cozy visitor cottages. The village itself has a mesmerizing view of the
lights scene during ng the dark. Hence worth a shot!
It is one of the oldest towns to be noticed
in France. The history states it to be as old
as the 9th century and hence it is titled as
the “little Venice”.
The place has its aura of history of
German and French heritage in the air.
Architectural views from the French neo-
baroque to the German gothic era are
prevalence there. Those having a nag for
history should definitely visit there!
Colmar in France
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75. Bled Slovenia
This place is shielded by the huge mountains . This place has trace to history as back as to
1001 Roman Period. It is famous for its medieval castle that is set around the center of Lake
Bled with the glacial blue water surrounding the castle. It has a breathe taking view. Defi-
nitely a worth try!
6.
Bibury in England
Well, unlike the conventional tourist spots
in England. This location here is situated in
the hilly Cotswold region . It has lots and
lots of glimpses in retrospect to history.
As far as the worth mentioning spot of
River Coln is concerned, most of the archi-
tecture of this town is all a flashback to art
and history. It has a scenic beauty with
luscious meadows and ancient stone cot-
tages that surround the entire space.
5.

76. Yes, people it’s that techno color
town that will sprinkle your mood
up in no time. This is a sure spot
to visit , for those who have a
happy going taste. One of the
most beautiful places to visit in
Europe.
Burano in Italy
Goreme in Turkey
Built in the roman era , in the midst of the rock formations. Surrounded by architecture of
all built-rocks stands this gorgeous place. Its morning hits with hot air balloons striding off
the place in air glorying to the amazing beauty. It is one of the most striking places to visit
in Europe.
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77. 5
Giethoorn in Netherlands
The simple life stands by this
town , which connects to the
old-world canals. The only
access in this town is by the
water route. Oh, yes this sure is
a romantic spot . This reflects a
simple romantic beautiful
lifestyle which could become a
cherishible experience to make
a move towards Europe.
This city is sandwiched between the Miuse river and it citadel. One thing this place is famous
for is its strong immaculate architecture. The place carries a wonderful waterfall of Grotto of
Dinant. This surely is a small city yet one to the most retentive in regard to memories.
So, there you go Folks we have provided you with some beautiful places that you’d love to
visit. These are un-conventional spots . Not so heavily named yet one of those places you will
always remember. These beautiful places are worth a shot to try and visit. All we can say is,
BONJOUR!
Dinant In Belgium
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Interviews
'I NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO
FEEL YOUNG'
A. R. RAHMAN
A. R. Rahman straddles different continents, cultures and a cornucopia of commit-
ments. Though the journey is "tough", the Oscar-winning composer says he makes
sure to pick projects which don't let him get bored of his work. In an interview, he has
spoken about juggling between different places, his new projects and life away from
his family.

79. You are rarely able to do Bollywood scores
these days. How do you manage to turn
down Mumbai producers politely?
(laughs) It's tough, very tough. But at this
juncture of my career, I only want to do the
music that motivates me to work harder.
Otherwise, you lose your audience. The rela-
tionship becomes like an old, boring mar-
riage.
What do you mean?
It's very important for me to not get bored
with the work that I'm doing. That's why after
doing a series of epic/period films, I did
something young like the song Khalifa in
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. After that I've only
said yes to Shekhar Kapur's Paani and Imtiaz
Ali's Tamasha. And I've also said yes to Rhea
Kapoor's film. That's about it for now.
Are you tired of the epic scores?
Not at all. I love doing them. So much detail-
ing and labour goes into them. Every epic
score is an elaborate experience. On a per-
sonal level, it is also very enlightening for me
to visit a particular era. While doing the
music for a period film, I discover a whole
new culture.
Do you enjoy rediscovering a culture as you
create a music score?
Immensely. But at the same time, it is also
important to find an emotional connect with
the filmmaker I work with.
Are you happy with the treatment of your
songs on screen?
Well, a lot of my very good songs in films like
Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6 were used as
soundtracks in the background. They were
not used as lip sync. So the reach of those
songs was just 30 or 40 per cent of what it
was meant to be. Songs that are sung by
major stars on screen get played in clubs
and on radio. They make a psychological
impact on the audiences' mind. One reason
why I want to compose music in young sto-
ries is because these films allow their actors
to sing on screen.

80. How do you manage your time between
India and abroad?
It's tough. When I have a project abroad, it
takes me a month or a month-and-a-half to
take care of it. I go with the flow, basically.
Thankfully, communication is far easier today
than it was when I started out with my inter-
national career. I can be connected to and
from any part of the world.
What international assignments have you
done lately?
I've completed two assignments Million
Dollar Arm and The Hundred Foot Journey.
Both were very satisfying experiences. The
working methods abroad are entirely differ-
ent from home. Fortunately, I'm given the
liberty to do purely international sounds
abroad. I don't have to use Indian instru-
ments.
But you do miss your family when you're
abroad?
It's a sacrifice. I'm missing out on my children
growing up. But sometimes I do take my chil-
dren abroad with me when they have school
vacations. But they can't accompany me eve-
rywhere. It's not possible to wrench them
away from their lives and ask them to join me
wherever I am.
Do you miss having time to just relax?
That's one of the advantages of being
abroad. You don't get mobbed on the roads.
People leave you alone even if they recog-
nise you. I can take long walks without being
disturbed. All those things that I miss doing
at home, I am able to do when I am abroad.
You are now 47. How do you manage to
sound so young in your music?
Because when I was actually very young, I
didn't get a chance to feel young. As a child, I
spent so much time with musicians who
were 40-plus, chewing paan and discussing
classical styles. I felt like one of them as a
child. Today, I feel younger than I did when I
was actually young.

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Interviews
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
KINGFISHER CALENDAR
MODEL KYRA DUTT
Twenty-four-year-old newcomer Kyra Dutt is not just another hot bod Kingfisher
model-turned-actress. Behind all the glitz and the glamour, lies a Bengali girl who writes
beautiful poetry and has even given a TED Talk for a peace initiative. “My mother gave
me the name Kyra,” she smiles.

82. “It means ‘the light of God’ in Egyptian. It
also means ‘someone who is
enthroned’,” she explains.
Ask her about her debut with the
National Award winning director Madhur
Bhandarkar and she says, “Oh, Madhur
sir is one director who has always gone
against the flow… Tabu in Chandni Bar,
Bipasha Basu in Corporate or Priyanka
Chopra in Fashion – he has always been
an actress’ director. For me it’s like a
dream come true to feature in his Calen-
dar Girls.” She has already landed a
meaty part in her second film, Ken
Ghosh’s erotic drama titled XXX, pro-
duced by Ekta Kapoor and slated to
release next year. She also signed a cer-
tain ‘nudity clause’ as part of the con-
tract. “It says that I’m legally bound to
expose according to the demands of
the script.”
The clause also covers shooting intimate
scenes and use of explicit language. “It’s
a performance-oriented movie. The
nudity clause came with the contract of
XXX… It’s good to have that little fire out
there and let people keep guessing what
it’s all about.” The newbie says she wasn’t
unnecessarily inhibited by the nude
scenes. “My DoP was a woman and it was
a closed set. The greatest way to over-
come fear for any actor is by letting go of
their inhibitions.” Kyra was a student at
Mumbai’s St. Xavier’s college before she
became a calendar model for Kingfisher.
Says she, “I am one of those girls who
don’t think she’s pretty. I need to be con-
stantly reminded that I am. Honestly, I
believe I am average. When photogra-
pher Atul Kasbekar saw me at designer
Arjun Khanna’s party, he came up to me
and said, ‘You should try for the King-
fisher calendar.’
I wondered if he was kidding.” But she
did take the leap, cleared the audition
and here she is today. Probe her if the
film has taken any references from the
actual Chairman of the now grounded
Kingfisher Airlines, Vijay Mallya and she
denies it. “Hmmm… I don’t think so.
Maybe it takes references from a liquor
baron who makes sexy calendars all year

83. round, but no, not specifically Vijay
Mallya.” She says that the best part about
these two movies is the fact that her
roles are completely different. “Sharon
Pinto from Calendar Girls is this young,
free-spirited, happy go lucky, yet a sorted
girl from Goa. She is modern but at the
same time rooted to her culture. She
does this calendar shoot and that’s when
things change for her. Soon she starts
seeing the reality of this industry. Just like
me…” As far as XXX is concerned, she
remains tight- lipped about her charac-
ter.
“All I can tell you is that she is absolutely
crazy! She’s also mysterious and unpre-
dictable.” She continues, “Madhur sir
doesn’t want you to come with any pre-
conceived notions. He just wants you to
surrender to him completely. For XXX, we
did a couple of workshops. Ken is into
the technicalities because he has been a
cinematographer before.” She says all
the five girls in Calendar Girls bonded
like a house on fire and had a blast.
“We had this great camaraderie going on
– everyone believes that when you put
five girls in a group they will have
catfights and tear each other’s hair. But it
is not like that! We’ve become good
friends.” She insists she has a lot of
respect for co-stars Indraneil Sengupta
and Rohit Roy.

84. “Indraneil has been a senior actor in Bengal. I’ve seen him in Srijit
Mukherji’s Autograph. I loved his work. He’s a supportive co-star. We
shared a great chemistry. Also, despite being such a big star in Bengal, he’s
so humble.” She reveals that Rohit Roy is playing a photographer
inspired by real-life ace lens-man Atul Kasbekar in this film.” Few
know that she has done the hit item number Boochade boochade in the
2014 Telugu blockbuster Race Gurram. “In the South, they consider danc-
ing as the ultimate thing! It’s hard work. You need to rub a pain relief balm
after each shot,” she laughs. “The hero Allu Arjun would ask me to sing it. I
was quite embarrassed!” She says that she doesn’t mind doing regional
movies. “I follow my heart. I’d love to do anything that I feel connected
with.”

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JANET JACKSON
UNDERGOING
TESTS FOR
THROAT CANCER
Entertainment
Janet Jackson, the baby sister of King of Pop
Michael Jackson, is reportedly undergoing
tests for throat cancer according to several
news outlets. Jackson abruptly cancelled an
upcoming tour that was set to begin its
second leg January 9. Many speculated that
Janet’s cancellation was due to poor ticket
sales. However, Yahoo News reports that
doctors have claimed to have found a tumor
on Miss Jackson’s vocal chords, prompting
many to be concerned not only for Janet’s
health, but future ability to sing.
This was the second postponement of
Janet’s tour. In October, Rolling Stone Maga-
zine announced that Jackson was reschedul-
ing dates after physicians told the singer she
need to rest her vocal chords.
Jackson’s latest album hadn’t been perform-
ing to expectations, but fans were flocking to
the live shows, especially considering that
Janet hadn’t toured since 2011. According to
Forbes, resale values of tickets to Jackson’s
Unbreakable World Tour had neared to an
average of close to $200 in the pre-sale
stage, showing Miss Jackson still had the star
power to command an audience.
If Janet Jackson’s suspected throat tumor is
found to be cancerous, most likely Jackson
will be facing possible radiation and chemo-
therapy treatments, which would not only
set the singer’s recovery and return to stage
back even further but possibly jeopardize
her life. Survival rates for throat cancer vary
depending on the stage of the disease with a
five-year survival rate of 90 to 44 percent,
depending on early detection, according to
the American Cancer Society.
For now, Janet Jackson fans will have to wait
until the reclusive singer reveals more
details of her plight and hold out the hope
that the singer–whose her first name’s not
“baby,” it’s “Janet” Miss Jackson if you’re
nasty–can make a full recovery.

88. 74
Interiors
Ever wanted to live in the Middle-earth? A company called Green
Magic Homes came up with an idea to build tiny prefabricated
houses that look exactly like Hobbit holes and can be assembled by 3
people in a few days time! Just like Hobbit holes, these houses are
designed to exist under a layer of soil and turf and can even produce
food if you decided to grow some veggies on the roof. If you are not
a fan of greens, they can even be covered with sand or snow,
depending on where you live. If you have a vision of your own, this
company can make it happen as their modular system offers endless
possibilities of design. Cozy, eco-friendly houses that neatly blend in
with nature, I mean you don’t even need to be a Tolkien fan to appre-
ciate the idea!
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