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A truly golden revelation
W a Traimit Witthayaram or the Temple of the
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Golden Buddha is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok,
with a Buddha sta u , t a i f u m t r h g ! I t e
te ht s or ees ih n h
early 20th century, ti s
hs tatue was abandoned in a
more than
remote temple in Thailand. However, i 1 5 , t e
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East Asiatic Company took over the premises. And,
of the two Buddha statues in the temple, one was
transferred to the Wa Traimit Witthayaram. When
t
ta s
h t tatue was being hoisted up, it slipped and fell
t t e g o n . W e i f l , i surface cracked and
o h r u d h n t e l ts
it was discovered that the clay and lacquer was only
a cover.The status was actually cast with five tons
o gl! T e f l s a t r d a l t e c a t p e e
f od h a l h t e e l h l y o i c s
revealing the gold. What do you think the fall
skin deep
meant? Coincidence? Or a lesson in deep Buddhist
wisdom?
In Jaipur to launch her range of beauty
products, Dr Blossom Kochhar
talks to After Hrs about the
‘business of beautification’ in India
Dalbeer Singh Negi/DNA
WHERE THE HILLS
ARE ALIVE….
Say cheers to
beating the heat
DNA Pollen Club came tributed its benefits to its ingredients Then he
like kiwi and pineapple, which acceler- came up the
together for a memorable ate enzymatic action. Red grapes,
green apple and black salt are other im-
Rain-
bow Blossom with
10th session to discover portant contents of the mocktail. Salad her daughter
This was followed by another mock- recipe, which caught a lot of attention Samantha
new and exciting mocktail tail recipe rich in vitamin C—Golden when it was shown that it’s served in a
moon energizer. “This drink is very home-made vermicelli basket with bal-
and salad recipes helpful in boosting up your immune samic drizzle. “I particularly liked the After Hrs Correspondent of locals’ skin and come up
system,” informed the chef. Made of concept of making that basket at a terhoursjpr@dnaindia.net
f with area specific products.
After Hrs Correspondent easily available ingredients like red ap- home,” shared Shalini Singh with a So, going global isn’t an
B
a terhoursjpr@dnaindia.net
f ple, fresh orange juice, pineapple and hint of excitement in her voice, while eauty products are, option for a fledgling com-
ginger, this drink became a stressing that she will perhaps, the most pany. According to Blossom,
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he first drink of the after- favourite with most ladies make the salad at her next competitive seg- another reason for this is
Want some respite from heat, but don’t want to visit the
tourist-infested spots like Shimla and Manali? Then Binsar noon—the healthy green who seems extremely excit- what’s house party . ment in the consumer prod-
ucts industry. But, this chal-
that there is a very stringent
control on ingredients,
goddess set the tone for the ed to go home and try it In the end, came the
might be the just right option for you! Located at an altitude of
2,480m on the Jhandi Dhar hills of Kumaon, the place is known
session! Pollen Club’s 10th out. “I will surely make it COOKING star recipe of the day--- lenge doesn’t deter Dr
Blossom Kochhar, chairper-
labeling and branding in
India. However, now,
meeting was going to be all for my son tonight,” whis- Watermelon mint and yo-
for its forests of oak, pine and deodar. With so many varieties son of Blossom Kochhar Kochhar observes, Indian
about cool and healthy recipes for the pered a guest Pooja Agarwal to her ghurt cake. Made of hung curd, fresh
of birds, the place is a heaven for those who love bird watching Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd, brands have begun to exer-
summer. Held at Zodiac Coffee Shop, friend seated next to her. and whipped cream, icing sugar, water-
and jungle safaris. This Himalayan town is an ideal getaway for Fortune Select Metropolitan Mall, on Next in line was a mango paneer melon flesh, mint puree, butter, biscuit (BKBP). “This is what cise rigid quality control.
a short vacation packed with activities like trekking and cycling Thursday, the workshop was attended olive trio, a seasonal salad with diced crumbs and china grass, almost all the encourages me to work “The consumers these days
around the breathtaking landscape. Pantnagar Airport is the by no less than 55 attendees. At a time mango, paneer and black olives in ladies felt that it was a very easy and hard to develop new and are extremely aware,” she
nearest airport to Binsar. It is located 152kms away. The airport when most of the city is out vacations, lemon pepper corn and coriander interesting recipe. improved products,” says says. “They ask all sorts of
is well connected with Delhi. Hotels in Binsar range from the that seems like an impressive number. dressing. “It’s an extremely easy salad “I liked the mix of watermelon and Kochhar who was in the city questions and you can’t fool
budget hotels to jungle resorts. While the budget hotels cost For the healthy green goddess, in- to make,” said the chef during his mint with yoghurt,” shared Khushboo on Thursday to promote a them.”
`2,500 per day, double, the deluxe ones just cost `5,000 per structor of the afternoon, Chef Nisar demonstration, adding that it’s a great Jain, while Seema Sethi liked the new beauty products range. Blossom’s latest product
day, double. Ahmed of Zodiac said, “It is an effec- recipe to impress your guests with who recipe as the ingredients are easily In fact, she points out, range is Aroma Magic,
—AH Correspondent tive drink for easy digestion.” He at- drop in without notice. available. the brighter which she
side of the stresses is
proverbial coin
is the fact
talking only for pro-
fessionals.
For Mahaakshay there is a lot of SHOP For personal
customer loy- use, one can
Chakraborty family alty for beauty products. procure several it from sev-
“Once people are hooked to eral salons in the city like
holidays are the your product, they stick to Shades, Woman’s Era,
found our way. We were like
time when is truly at the Live Active GPS for our it,” she says. After all, if a Beauty Creations etc.
certain body lotion suits Reasonably priced between
home with his folks parents and my siblings. We
your skin and you like it, `325-600, the range
went to Vienna, Rome and
there are little chances of includes cleansers, face
I think on all our holidays
we bond as a family. We
explore new things, eat
together and spend quality
time together, which we gen-
Paris. Rome is my favourite
city, there is always some-
thing new to see there.
Whenever I travel, I make
it a point to taste the local
you switching to another
product ever!
In the past one decade
we have seen several inter-
packs, moisturisers, toners,
creams, lotions and pure
essential oils.
Apart from being
erally don’t get to do as often cuisine. Every time we have national brands like Body involved in developing new
as we’d like to. done that, we have been sur- Shop, Mac, Estee Lauder products, Blossom also
The last vacation we took prised by the taste. I mean, etc., make a place in the develops talents. She runs
as a family was in Africa. It there are so many things to Indian market. However, Blossom Kochhar College of
was the first time we went choose from, you know! But homegrown companies Creative Arts and Design, in
there. We went on safaris as an actor, I always have Mahaakshay with his brothers on a Europe trip haven’t fared so well Delhi, Mumbai and
there. It was breathtaking! been conscious of eating of going to Disneyland and Scotland. Being a huge fan abroad. “It’s because the Chennai, where you can
We saw all the predators and healthy. What I really en- Universal Studios and I was of history, I want to visit all domestic market in itself is learn anything from make-
even saw a lioness attack a joyed in Italy was the pizza. blessed to visit both those the historical places around very big to cater to!” up art to haircuts and even
wildebeest. The sight is still Unlike our pizzas, the Ital- places more than once. I re- the world, but I’d like to promptly reasons the beau- spa techniques.
fresh in my mind! And my ian pizzas are all thin crust- member the first time went start with Scotland, especial- ty expert, stressing that it She also hosts a national
recent Europe tour was just ed and easy to eat. Of course, to Universal Studios and ly the palaces in the country- is important for our compa- level competition for hair-
as amazing as Africa. It was I skipped the cheese in all of Dad made us go on all the side and the pubs. Even nies to meet the needs of dressers and beauticians.
everything we dreamed them. And also the spaghetti rides and for that one day though I don’t drink, I want the Indian market, and only “This year, it is being held
about. My younger brother was something I really en- our parents became children to cherish the ambience of a then they can jump in to a between June 7-9 in Delhi,”
and I planned the trip, right joyed especially the one like us to make us happier. It traditional pub. bigger arena. she informs, adding that the
from the places we’d stay at. made out of whole wheat was truly magical! Besides, in order to cater winner will be sent to Milan
Even though the languages pasta. For my next vacation, I — As told to Shakti Salgaokar
to an international market to compete for the world
were alien to us, we always I think every kid dreams think I am going to go to you have to study the nature championship.
SARI IN A NEW AVTAR! Dalbeer Singh Negi/DNA
Healing with Fairies Perfect designs for you…
The couture store, Chaubundi offers a wide range
of block printed fabric sarees, salwar suit, duptta
and other ladies ware. The stuffs are in cotton
T
ied low on the waist, pinned Designer Varija Bajaj describes it as
high on the shoulder, paired “the sexiest and most evergreen out- and silk. The store is a perfect destination for
with a mismatching blouse, fit that suits all body types”. “Over the block print lovers. It presents the perfect blend of
woven in traditional fabric or crafted past few years, designers and Bolly- traditional and modern style, in its designs.
in sexy chiffon, the six-yard drape wood have played a lot with sari
called the sari is being reborn on the drapes, embroideries and colours.
Indian fashion scene. Designers say However, the sari today, in its most
experimentation with draping styles, sexy avatar, is targeting young girls”.
endorsement by celebrities and an And innovations are being made in
Indo-Western spin to this piece of draping styles and blouses.
clothing are popularizing it among “Bikini blouses, backless choli styles,
the younger lot of women. stitched saris, lehnga saris, cocktail
versions are all targeted at the youth
F
and, of course, the look is irre- airies are nature angels who their ability to bring magic into lives
sistible.” Designer Debarun Mukher- take care of every aspect of they touch, healing emotional trou-
jee adds, “The sari has always been a nature like trees, flowers, wa- bles, financial worries, physical ail-
favourite silhouette for women and ter bodies, birds, animals , grass etc. ments and just a dullness of spirit.
with the attire emerging as big trend, The fairies live very close to the earth To mark the celebration of interna-
it is surely one of the sexy avatars a so they understand our mortal every- tional fairy day, Divine chords is fa-
girl can look out for.” Nothing can day concerns. Connecting to the cilitating a day long workshop “Heal
make one look more feminine than a fairies can bring fun , laughter , play with fairies” at their studio. This
sari and there’s a maximum possibil- ,enchantment and wonder back into workshop is about: 1. adding more
ity to showcase that oomph factor in your life while giving you powerful be- magic and divine synchronicity in
a sari. ings of light to fulfill your desires. your life 2. learning the art of work-
This oldest clothing of India is now-a- Connecting with the fairies is easier ing with nature 3.adding fun, laugh-
days catching eyes of both young and than you think. They love to connect ter and creativity in your lives. Come
old. So, show off your inner grace to adults with childish vision, those join in the celebrations on 24th
with a beautifully woven and elegant- who still see the world with rose tint- June to connect with our fairy
ly draped sari! ed glasses. The fairies are known for friends.