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With the Rinspeed sQuba emulating James Bond
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normal vehicle and when you reach a water body
don’t be afraid to just drive in. The sQuba is capable
of achieving a top speed of 75mph on land, 4mph on
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speed to make for a great escape.
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16 The Essence of Being Cool
18 Ibn Battuta Mall
22 Indian Cricket Team:
28 Uyuni
Staying at the Top
24 Home Improvement
Giselle
Originally from Bolivia and now based in San Francisco, Giselle
is determined to set the world afire with her high-octane
sexuality. In a striking pictorial you’ll see why her curvaceous
body and mesmerizing eyes make men go weak in the knees.
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36 Q & A with Dr.Pyar
37 Featured Designer: Kenneth Cole
42 Gadgets
The World’s Richest
Indians
They could make the legendary Midas feel jealous. The
combined worth of the top 10 richest Indians is worth more
than the GDP of entire nations. They are the uber-rich
Indian entrepreneurs, hungry for new ways to demonstrate
their wealth. Their eclectic shopping list is peppered with
items like billion dollar global companies, fancy cars,
corporate jets, plush mansions and everything else that
money can buy.
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46 Jokes
51 The Art of Sculpting Beauty
55 Fashion: Grooming, Bags
68 Cars
71 Bikes
72 Gaming
77 Movies
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A to Z with Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor has perfected the art of making the silver
screen sizzle through an enticing blend of sexuality and
histrionics. Her fans consider her to be the sexiest heroine
in Bollywood. Coupled with her bold statements, and clever
answers, the actress is definitely at the top of her game.
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85 Calculating Pot Odds
Fernanda Ferrari
Fernanda Ferrari is a ravishing mix of Italian and
86 The Menace of Stray Dogs Brazilian. A supermodel who loves the thrill of speed, is
every man’s fantasy woman. But what kind of man does
Fernanda like? Without hesitation she responds stating
she likes the quiet, rugged type like Akshay Kumar.
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Located in Antigua’s lush tropical playground,
St. James’s Club spans across a 100-acre estate
boasting of breathtaking ocean views, two white sand
beaches, a regally appointed casino, excellent set of
bars, restaurants and accommodations fit for a king.
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8. Facts & statsnOWing!!!
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THAT YOU CAN sH
>>>1
The great Roman Emperor Julius Caeser suffered
from epilepsy.
>>>2
Bangalore has
the highest
number of pubs
in India.
>>>3
every hour the Universe expands by a billion
miles in all directions.
>>>4
the call of the humpback whale is
louder than a Concorde and can be
heard from 500 miles away. e it
sHaK !!
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BaB
>>>5
Humans and dolphins
are the only species
that have sex for
pleasure.
>>>8
india has never invaded
any country in her last 100,000 years of history.
>>>6 >>>9
despite its omnipresence in movies
The four religions born in India - Hinduism,
and in popular culture the modern
Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, are followed
bikini is only about 62 years old.
by 25% of the world’s population.
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>>>7 >>>10
there are men in Guam whose job is the Vishnu temple in the city of tirupathi built in
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to travel the countryside and deflower the 10th century, is the world’s largest religious
young virgins, who pay them for the pilgrimage destination. Larger than either Vatican
privilege of having sex for the first City or Mecca, an average of 30,000 visitors donate
time. $6 million (US) to the temple everyday.
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of the month
babe
TAHIR
ARSHA
10. A
rsha Tahir is hot; hotter than most
models that you will come across.
She has what it takes to make men
turn their heads and do a double take
- flawless skin, chiseled features,
flowing dark locks, an hourglass
figure. Her personality seems to
subsume the best attributes of two divergent worlds.
While her beauty is evocative of the sun-kissed Fijian
landscape, where she was born, her style is wholly
western, with Canada being the country where she
was raised.
She has always been passionate about modeling,
because she loves the challenges that are intrinsic
to this profession. And what could those challenges
be! What else, but the exciting routine of traveling
around the world on photo shoots and meeting
interesting people. But it is also a fact that she
takes immense joy in executing sultry poses for the
camera. Even though she is only 23 years old, she
is already on her way to becoming Canada’s most
in demand model. Now it is only a question of time
before Hollywood beckons. But if she has her way,
then it is quite likely that Bollywood will be her first
move to acting. She confesses that she harbors an
incredible crush on Dino Morea and Shahid Kapoor.
If she were called upon to do a steamy love scene in
any movie, then she would prefer it to be with either
of these two guys.
11. babe
of the month
I just love
Dino Morea and
Shahid Kapoor.
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12. babe
of the month
Aside from the Bollywood hunks, who else is
capable of turning her on? This is how she
describes the Casanova who might win her
heart, “He has to be the confident type, but
he cannot afford to be cocky. He has to be
open-minded, adventurous, versed in the art of
cracking funny jokes and he should be game
enough for being challenged by a girl.” So now
you know what sort of avatar to pick up if you
are planning to make inroads into Arsha’s heart
and mind.
But there is another ethereal side to her
personality, one that makes her appreciate
the beauty and vibrancy of nature’s every
creature. She is clearly in love with the natural
environment. She talks about missing the pet
horse that her grandfather kept back in Fiji.
She says that if God had decided to make her
an animal then she would like to be a horse.
Is it possible that her energetic lifestyle gets
inspired from her favorite creature.
I like a guy who isn’t
afraid
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to be
challenged.
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13. Mandarin
Oriental
Macau
by v deepti
A
ttached to the bottom of Mainland China, on the banks of the picturesque Pearl River, there
lies a famous peninsula called Macau. Billed as a paradise seeped in history, culture and en-
tertainment, this place presents the unique facet of being traditional and yet so modern. For
many centuries Macau had been the prized jewel in the crown of Portuguese empire and to
this day its landscape continues to be dotted with buildings and churches built in inimitable Portuguese style
of architecture. Of these, the seventeenth-century Jesuit Church of Madre de Deus, better known as Sao
Paolo, is probably the finest Christian monument in the Far East.
It was only in 1999 that Mainland China regained control of Macau under previous treaty agreements with
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the Portuguese establishment. Under Chinese tutelage there came growth at a scorching pace. In a matter
of few years, Macau transmogrified itself into orient’s answer to the fabled Las Vegas. Its casinos and resorts
attract thrill seekers in droves. The nights turn out to be brighter than the day, as animated billboards and
marquees advertising myriad gambling hotspots light up the streets. Limousines carry the rich for their tryst
with casinos of their choice. Beautiful women who can balance themselves precariously on their high-heels
offer tantalizing prospects for romance and seduction.
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14. There are 388 rooms and
28 suites waiting for you
to take your pick from and
have the time of your life.
Whether you choose to stay
in a room or a suite, you are
bound to discover that luxury
comes standard at mandarin
Oriental.
with its carved teak staircase and an
ecclesiastical window looking down upon
it, creates an impression of a Portuguese
Palacio. Wherever you look, your eyes
are greeted by incredible opulence - the
sitting arrangements, the elevators, the
bars, restaurants, landscaped swimming
pools and the casino.
Chandeliers, tapestries, and artwork
embellish every inch of the lobby.
Even the guest rooms are decorated in
Portuguese fabrics and natural teak.
Whether you choose to stay in a room
or a suite, you are bound to discover
that luxury comes standard at Mandarin
A Gambling Paradise types of slot machines. Roulette and Oriental. If you yearn to indulge in some
Amongst all the casinos of Macau, it is blackjack are hot favorites, and so are sightseeing without going through the
the Mandarin Oriental that turns out to games of local origin going by fanciful rigmarole of stepping out of your plush
be the most prestigious. If anything, the names like Mahjong Baccarat, Mahjong room, then you can go in for the Superior
hotel is built with a casino in mind and Paikao and Taiwan Paikao. As the casino City View Rooms and Deluxe City View
that is just one of the reasons why it can is part of a sprawling hotel, that makes it Rooms that offer magnificent views of
boast of such a fine playing environment a perfect place where you can fuel your South China Sea or the historic Guia
within its premises. Out here Baccarat gambling fire, while still enjoying quality Fortress. Even greater delight lies in the
enjoys the distinction of being the most time with your loved ones. In fact, the Club Floor City View Rooms that offer
popular table game. Even on the most Mandarin Oriental Casino & Hotel is views of the city and the famous Macau
tranquil day it will be easy for you to included in Forbes’ list of the best casinos Grand Prix Race Track.
find baccarat tables surrounded with in the world. There are 388 rooms and 28 suites
gamblers cheering for a win. Everyone is waiting for you to take your pick from
trying to get a touch of the sacred green The Aesthetics of and have the time of your life. The
felt and strike it rich. It is a popular Mandarin truth is that the vibrant environment of
saying in Macau that gamblers come to The magnificent structure of the hotel Mandarin Hotel is especially conducive
Las Vegas solely to be entertained, but exudes an aura that is a unique blend for romantic interludes. After all, where
over here, gamblers, especially those of Portuguese heritage, the traditional else can love blossom if not in a setting
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of Chinese origin, step into casinos to cultures of the Orient and the futuristic such as this. Just imagine the feeling
challenge their destiny. The casino is spirit of Las Vegas. Once you walk into of you and your girlfriend enjoying a
open 24 hours a day, thus enabling its its air-conditioned portal, you can’t champagne breakfast in your room even
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patrons to challenge their destiny round escape the feeling of being in a mythical as the city around you is still awakening
the clock. land, so luxurious and artistic that it from the mists of the night.
Other than Baccarat, the sumptuous seems far removed from anything that
spread of Mandarin Oriental’s casino you have ever seen or experienced. Restaurants and Bars
offers 11 types of table games and 59 The immaculately proportioned lobby, From the broad range of fashionable
15. restaurants located within you can get them from the Tennis
the Mandarin, it is easy to Pro Shop. If you need to polish
choose one that suits your your playing style, an instructor
needs and your tastes. The is also available. A squash court is
most romantic restaurant is available on the third floor of the
Mezzaluna, located on the 2nd hotel for those who really want to
floor; this elegant restaurant sweat it out. You don’t even have
offers Italian cuisine in stylish to go out looking for a mountain
surroundings. Inspired by a in order to indulge in rock
renovated Tuscan villa, the climbing. The Mandarin has a 10-
restaurant features a wine metre high, 360-degree modular
room with a global collection rock tower, which is capable
of vintage wine. The open of offering a truly adventurous
kitchen with wood-burning holiday experience.
oven only adds to the charm. For shopping addicts the
For aficionados of Mandarin Oriental Shopping
Cantonese cuisine, there is Arcade represents a vista of
no alternative to Tunk Yee Heen which choice of cakes and pastries, all baked unparalleled opportunities. Situated on
offers Cantonese a-la-carte menus, as freshly on the premises. the lobby floor, the shopping arcade is
well as stylish Chinese banquets. Then The memory and the spirit of the home to almost every major brand in
there is the Naam Thai restaurant, legendary Portuguese maritime explorer the world - Cartier, Emporio Armani,
famous for its top class Thai menu in Vasco Da Gama lives on in the restaurant Burberry, Ermenegildo Zegna, Louis
Macau. Strategically located at a spot called Vasco. Out here irresistible local Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Salvatore Ferragamo,
where it overlooks a vibrant swimming tapa-style treats, exquisite high tea and Dunhill, Hermes, Omega and Dior. One
pool and luxuriant tropical gardens, this a vast repertoire of creative cocktails thing is for sure, if you are staying at
intimate 60-seat restaurant is bright, await you. But the main attraction of Mandarin, you won’t have to travel far
casual and contemporary. Out here you the Vasco lies in the live band that is in order to buy an appropriate gift for
can try some of the most delicious Thai often billed as Macau’s best nightly your girlfriend or wife. But the world
dishes cooked from the freshest produce entertainment. Looking for a more laid of Mandarin is as enchanting outside
and the finest herbs and spices. back type restaurant? Try The Veranda, the building as it is inside it. Stepping
Then there is the Café Bela Vista that a poolside spot to enjoy al fresco dining, out of the hotel and taking peek at the
carries all the splendor and charm of the where you can savor grilled seafood and local culture can be an unforgettable
historic Hotel Bela Vista and remains exotic cocktails. experience by itself.
open 24 hours a day. Breakfast, lunch You only need to take a five-minute
and dinner buffets - you can depend on Leisure Facilities walk to reach the famous Macau
this charming restaurant to keep you Other than the sprawling casino, the Fisherman’s Wharf that covers an area of
supplied with the tastiest morsels at Mandarin Hotel boasts of a host of other over 93,000 square metres and is home
all times of the day. If cakes are your facilities to let you have the time of your to all kinds of entertainment and retail
weakness then The Cake Shop is the life. If it is peace and relaxation you are facilities. The Nam Van Lake Cybernautic
place to hang out. Located on the 2nd seeking, then check out the in-house spa. Fountain is a man-made lake that gushes
floor, this shop is famous for its extensive Designed like a tropical garden, the spa with 86 waterspouts, some of which
boasts of an outdoor swimming pool are up to 80 meters high. At night the
and a picturesque waterfall. Teams of waterspouts are a sight to behold when
For aficionados highly trained professional therapists 288 colorful spotlights illuminate them.
pamper and rejuvenate every inch of The Taipa Houses and the Macau Tower
of Cantonese your body through their massages, body are important landmarks that showcase
cuisine, there is no treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures the best aspects of local culture. Then
alternative to tunk and much else. An added plus are the
new therapies for relaxation like the
there is the Wine Museum where wine
aficionados can discover over 1,115
Yee Heen which offers
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Comfort Zone treatments, which use the labels.
Cantonese a-la- marriage of science and nature to leave Mandarin Oriental Macau is a
your body and spirit in a state of bliss. microcosm of an unique paradise on
carte menus, as well Mandarin Hotel makes it easy for you earth that every human being needs to
as stylish Chinese to have a knockabout on a round of experience at least once. n
energetic sports. There are three tennis
banquets. courts available for guests. No problem if www.mandarinoriental.com/macau/
you don’t have your own racket and balls,
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16. The
Essence of
Being Cool
T
here once was a man named Adam. up — in general, he became a much more attractive
He was a nice enough fellow — he man. He became the forbidden fruit. Only it’s much
didn’t really know any better — and more complex than that. Most of the women didn’t
he had a woman, food, plenty of sex know he was dating someone else. Part of it was
and nudity, more pets than a zoo, and because he was happy and confident, but he’d been
lived an idyllic life. Only one thing — he couldn’t eat happy and confident alone before, without this
one particular fruit. Other than that, he could do change coming. What was going on?
whatever he wanted. So what did he do? Obviously, The forbidden fruit is the obvious and easy little
he ate the fruit. Thus began a long tradition in all trick we can watch humanity fall for. But there is an
humanity; we want what we can’t have. opposite corollary; we don’t want what we can have.
Psychologists have a name for this, given to us Theories for this abound. Some people think it’s
by that early Adam. It’s the forbidden fruit complex, because our unconscious mind is triggered to think
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and almost everyone has it to one degree or another. ourselves better than those who are desperate to be
Women have a name for this too. It is called playing with us. Some people just find it boring — where’s
hard-to-get. Now, some significant time later, there the thrill? The chase? The get-to-know-you game?
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was another Adam. The poor guy didn’t really know Maybe it smacks of self-consciousness and a lack of
what he was doing with women, and he rarely had confidence — why do you need me so much? What’s
successful dates. Finally, through blind luck, he wrong with you? Maybe it’s the insult of skin-deep
found himself in a relationship. Overnight the world lust. Hey, some women enjoy one-night-stands as
changed — ladies smiled at him, some chatted him much as the next guy, but outside of the porn industry,
17. You don’t need to tell her
few women want to be viewed as how much you want her. you try and pet her,
just a body. And if you want it so And more importantly, don’t you’ll never catch up to
bad in such a short amount of time,
well, you don’t truly know her so we
show her. Really, this is the her. But act chill around
cats — even ignore
know what you really want. Maybe definition of cool. You may them — and you’ll have
it makes no logical sense at all, and
think you’re playing it cool them crawling all over
it’s useless to analyze. you.
What we can do, though, is and not telegraphing your This is the way of life.
recognize it for the pattern it is, intentions, but guess what It is one of the most
and learn from it. Just as you were important concepts
turned off by that nerdy girl in high
— if the intentions are there, you’ll ever learn when it
school who had the crush on you, you probably are. comes to attraction and
attractive women are turned off dating. Act with ulterior
by drooling dorks. But now we’ve motives and she’ll
got a problem. If women don’t like know, guaranteed, and
men who obviously like them, and we too close, you fidget with buttons, you’ve lost all hope with her.
only want to be with women we like, you laugh about things that aren’t Act with no expectations and it’s a
then this easily turns into a nightmare funny, you awkwardly get in position fair bet she’ll see a bit of the forbidden
scenario of hopelessness. for a handhold. And about 2000 more. fruit in you. This is what people mean
This paradox is probably the cause If you were a yogini you might be when they say to just be yourself. If
of something like 95% of the world’s able to approach a woman with her you can simply enjoy being you and
loneliness. It’s a pity our emotional attractiveness front and center in your living your life around women without
brain — the part of the mind that is brain and control all the little tics that chasing them, it works. It says you are
responsible for attraction — is such a give you away as a bundle of nervous an interesting, confident guy who might
mess. But that’s the way it is. sexual energy. Of course, if you were enjoy being with a particular woman,
I guess we should all get used to it a yogini, you probably wouldn’t be but you don’t need that woman. Unlike
and prepare for a life of marriage to interested in this, but that’s another modifying your behavior around
someone we settle for, not someone story. No, there is a much easier way to her, which smacks of insecurity and
we want. Right? Understand this is the deal with this, to eliminate all the signs weakness. So what do you need to do to
way it usually happens. It’s not the way that say ‘I want you’. The simple answer eliminate yearning in your interactions
it has to happen. We’ve said before that is - relax. The longer answer is don’t with attractive women?
attractive women assume as a matter of try. Pretend she’s your sister. Pretend Convince yourself you’re too busy for
course that all men want them. It might she’s a character in a video game. her anyway. Or, better yet, too good for
not always be true — maybe not every Pretend she’s a practice conversation her. Or only talk to women within areas
bum sitting outside the library with an for some imaginary future. that have easy access to cold showers.
upside down hat in front of them wants Whatever you do, don’t think about Whatever you need to do to get
your quarter — but it’s true enough that going back to your place with her. yourself in the right frame of mind, do
it’s a useful rule in her daily life. She Really, you don’t need to pretend, you it. Remember, she’s just practice. This
knows how to deal with men when she can simply make the conversation is a simple concept, really, but hard to
knows what they want. So what do you practice. With every woman. From put into, ahem, practice. You’ll probably
need to do? now till forever. You just can’t show a hold your head well for a bit before a
girl your cards early on. It’s death to situation turns promising and you think
Nothing. attraction. It transmits all the wrong you’re in, and the magic ends. You lose
things. Sure, you might get away with it — just for a second — and you may
You don’t need to tell her how much it now and again, but not usually, and never recover.
you want her. And more importantly, never with extremely attractive women Of course, just standing around not
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don’t show her. Really, this is the in high demand. And until you realize wanting women isn’t enough. You need
definition of cool. You may think you’re that, you should treat all women as to know how to go up to them, talk to
playing it cool and not telegraphing practice with that bit of knowledge. them, trigger attraction in them, and
your intentions, but guess what — if Because it’s never going anywhere eventually seal the deal. Happy dating!
the intentions are there, you probably otherwise. Once you do realize it, you’ll n
are. There are literally thousands of see that you just need to do what you’ve
physical clues that set off a woman’s been doing, treating a lady as a practice For more great articles on this topic
radar. You lean in too far or approach conversation with no aim. Like a cat, if check out www.pualife.net
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18. by pinki ShrivaStava
T
raveling to far-off lands like any concept of a shopping mall.
intrepid globetrotter is what many of us It is possible for you to retrace Ibn Battuta’s famous
constantly fantasize about, but only few journey without undergoing the hardships that the
amongst us possess the determination legendary traveler faced during his lifetime. You
or the resources to give full vent to our navigate in the cool and plush environs of a shopping
fanciful flights of wanderlust. Ibn Battuta, was one such mall and still manage to catch a glimpse of myriad
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intrepid traveler, who set off on his legendary journey cultures from all over the world. The place where you
more than 700 years ago, when the fastest means of can experience such a sense of adventure happens to
transportation were the human feet, and only those be the eponymous Ibn Battuta Mall, located in Dubai,
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that were blessed by fortune could hope for the luxury where the possibilities tend to get limitless. Billed as
of traveling on a camel, horse or a ship. The account of world’s largest themed mall, this place is embellished
his journey across many continents continues to be the by six elaborately designed courts that throw fanciful
inspiration for many books, movies, TV serials and now visions of places that Ibn Battuta visited and wrote about
for the first time it is being glorified in the design and - Tunisia, China, Egypt, India, Persia and Andalusia.
19.
20. guess its importance from the fact that this
place boasts of the only IMAX theatre in the
United Arab Emirates and it also offers a 21-
screen Cinema Megaplex, which is located in
the China Court area of the mall. So the next
time you are here don’t be surprised to find
your favorite Bollywood movie running on any
one of the screens at the Megaplex. In fact,
Bollywood movies are a huge draw at the mall
and so are flicks from Hollywood.
Spread across an area of 5.4 million square
feet, the place is larger than most malls in the
world. It includes 10
car parks that can
jointly accommodate
the ibn Battuta more than 5000 cars.
The retail area alone
mall is like a bridge is spread across an
between the present astonishing 67,500
and the past, a place square meters and
it has 275 retail
where the most outlets, while
modern appliances, the well-planned
artifacts and Food Courts span
across 3,800 square
entertainments get meters. Some of
juxtaposed with an the best brands
environment that is in the world are
represented here
decidedly from the - Betsey Johnson,
14th century world. H&M, TopShop,
Forever 21, Ginger
& Lace, Lacoste,
Next, Pierrie Cardin, Gucci, Omega, Versace,
Banana Republic and many others. Then
there is the children’s play zone packed with
all sorts of amusements and thrills.
It is quite natural that walking up and down
this mega mall is going to stimulate your
appetite. But there is ample scope out here
to take care of that need. On both ends of the
mall two large food courts are located and
that is in addition to the several coffee shops,
an enchanted world scattered throughout its entire length. If you are an aficionado
Don’t be amazed if a visit to the Ibn Battuta mall evokes the for cuisine from all over the world then you are not going to be
surreal feeling that you have been transported to the enchanted disappointed. Along with the best concoctions from the world
world of 14th century. You will be wooed by the splendor of the of western food, here you will also find enough opportunities
Arabic wind towers, and swept off your feet by the magnificence to titillate your palate with relishing dishes of Chinese origin,
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of Indian domes. The lavish architecture of medieval China sumptuous Indian fare, Tunisian food, and lip smacking treats
will awe you and the picturesque beauty of Tunisia will from Egypt.
have a soothing effect. The Ibn Battuta mall is like a bridge
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between the present and the past, a place where most modern the Place for edutainment
appliances, artifacts and entertainments get juxtaposed with The most outstanding appeal of the mall lies in its
an environment that is decidedly from the 14th century world. edutainment features, which combine features of education
Located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, the mall was and entertainment. There are numerous storytelling tours that
developed by Nakheel Properties Group in early 2005. You can provide an exciting opportunity for visitors to better understand
21. the historical perspectives that can be gleaned
from the life of Ibn Battuta. Then there are the
numerous exhibits of ancient technological
inventions, especially from the Middle East.
The modern full-size working reproduction of
an elephant clock is particularly interesting. It
is basically an invention of Islamic origin that
consists of a water-powered clock developed in
the form of an elephant.
Another piece of everlasting appeal is the re-
creation of a 25-metre Chinese sea faring junk
that happens to be a replica of an ancient boat on
which Ibn Battuta is said to have sailed through
the Indian Ocean. The mirror maze located in
the Chinese court is great fun and many visitors
Landmarks of Dubai
can’t have enough of it. Another interesting item Year-round sunshine and a culture that is eminently lavish
is the virtual aquarium that enables visitors to pose enough reasons to make Dubai an enormously popular
observe many different types of marine life, including great holiday and shopping destination.
white sharks. There is also a sand sculpture, created by world-
renowned artist Jenny Rossen, based on different mosques of Burj Al Arab
the Middle East. If there is any structure that succinctly epitomizes the
For book lovers a tryst with the famous Magrudy’s bookstore bustling, bright and cosmopolitan character of the city
is a must. Located right next to it is a toy store. Even Géant, which of Dubai, it is the Burj Al Arab. The name translates
holds the distinction of being the largest French supermarket into english as “Tower of Arabs”. Since it’s opening
chain, has a store here. When you tire of sightseeing and date in 1999, the Burj Al Arab quickly gained the
shopping, then it is time for rest & relaxation. What can be a status of being Dubai’s iconic symbol. It is the
better place for that than a luxurious spa or a state of the art world’s most luxurious seven-star hotel, and its
gym! Try it and chances are that you will be able to recharge opulence is unparalleled anywhere else on the
you batteries for another round of adventures at this mall. planet.
If anything, the Ibn Battuta mall is certainly worth a visit, not Even those who are not staying here, flock
just for the shopping and entertainment experience, but also to this hotel because a trip to Dubai is never
for the fantastic design and concept. But before you venture complete unless your eyes have basked the beauty of Burj Al
inside this place make sure you have a full wallet and a pair of Arab’s sail like shape soaring into the sky. At 321 meters,
comfortable walking shoes on. It is really big, so big that you this hotel is one of the tallest in the world. It even has its own
have to become an explorer to fully appreciate its grandeur. n helipad. It is furnished throughout in opulent Arabic style, and
an astounding 8,600 pieces of 22-carat gold have been used
in its construction.
Sheikh Zayed Road
The Sheikh Zayed Road is a landmark by itself. This road
happens to be the home to some of the tallest buildings in
the world, including the magnificent 355m-high Emirates
Towers, which is the tallest building in all of Middle East and
Europe. Many tourists board the glass elevators that take you
to a viewing deck on the top which offers unforgettable views
of Jumeria coast.
Creekside Park
Even though Dubai enjoys the reputation of being the city of
high-rises and beaches, it does have a fair number of parks
where you can chill out. the One such oasis is the Creekside
Park that lies in Umm Hurair area of Dubai. The park contains
over 280 botanical species, as well as a mass of green areas,
leafy paths for roller-skating and jogging, three jetties for
fishing, a mini-golf course and a 30m high cable car.
22. by chand kiShore patro
Staying What the
Indian Cricket Team
at the
top W
Should Do
hen the young guns of the Indian team roistered
after the historic win in the first Twenty20 World
Cup, the writing was clear on the wall – a youthful
Team India is emerging as a new force to reckon with. The
amalgamation of valuable experience and spirited youth is proving to
be a sure recipe for success. Now it is only a question of time before we
make it to the top in other versions of the game– ODI, and test cricket.
There is a glut of talent knocking the doors of the selection committee.
Promising bowlers like Balaji sit out because of injury and we don’t even miss
him, as an Ishant Sharma or a Praveen Kumar are there to chip in with memorable
performances. These are great days for Indian cricket, when we can keep a player of
Virendra Sehwag’s or V V S Laxman’s caliber out of the team for not being in form and
yet win matches in trot.
The saying of a famous tennis champion comes to mind – it’s easier
reaching the top than remaining there. So now that India has reached a pivotal
position what should it do to remain there? Here are a few tips that can be
employed:
Right Attitude: There is no doubt that an aggressive attitude from
team members is a precondition for winning games. But the dosage of
aggression has been increasing dangerously during the last few months. In
South Africa and Australia players like Bhajji and Sreesanth demonstrated
in no uncertain terms that they will not take any nonsense from anybody.
That’s a beautiful attitude, despite a penalty here and a reprimand there
by cricketing governing bodies. But it becomes a problem if these players
23. lose self-control. The recent
slapgate incident, where Bhajji
slapped Sreesanth, tarnished
the images of both the players.
Additionally, it has now put
pressure on the whole team
to prove that it’s aggression is
well within reasonable sportive
limits. Players need to be
counseled so that they don’t
break into fits of anger.
Two Teams and Two
Captains:
The talented youngster, Dhoni,
has ample cricketing acumen.
He is capable of leading the
test team, as well as a one-day
or a T20 team. But he shouldn’t be overburdened with test Calendar
Allowing for Rest Cricket,
despite being a
captaincy. With the amount of cricket he is playing he will
be lucky if he can last for 5 years. Being a wicket keeper- and Relaxation:
glorious game
captain, he has to be busy, mentally and physically all through Its time for us
the game. Adding the burden of test captaincy will be a sure to admit – India is
recipe for shortening Dhoni’s career. So let’s stick to the two
teams, two captains policy. It’s working fine.
witnessing a virtual
deluge of cricket. of uncertainty
Guard against the Ganguly Syndrome:
Players have been
follows certain
patterns.
complaining of stress
Ganguly came in as the captain when Sachin buckled resulting from packed
under the pressure of leading the team. Ganguly exuded schedules. Now with
rare confidence and mental toughness. He led the Indian the T20 version of
team to many memorable victories and there was a time the game having made its debut, there is bound to be extra
when everybody was singing paeans on his name. But with pressure on highly rated players who are expected to take part
Jagmohan Dalmiya at the helm of the affairs he took his in all the versions of the game: Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Virendra
position for granted and developed a group of sycophants Sehwag etc. The calendar should be designed so that it allows
around him. In future, no player or captain should be allowed enough time for rest and rejuvenation of players.
to become bigger than the team. Cricket, despite being a glorious game of uncertainty
follows certain patterns.
Maintain a Healthy Balance: And great teams like
Bowlers like Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth, Praveen Kumar, Australia that stayed at
and Balaji have off-set the imbalance in the Indian team the acme of international
composition that comprised of mostly batsmen. In addition to cricket for considerable
Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, and R P Singh, these bowlers form period have established
a robust group that offers selectors a plethora of choice. The the unwritten formula
ratio of bowlers to batsmen availability is healthy now and this of retaining the prime
balance should be retained. position. Luckily we have
the privilege of imbibing
Kick Favoritism Out of the Window: some of their methods
This means players like Ajit Agarkar shouldn’t be in the and mix them with some of
contracted player’s list. Given the current pool of talent our own proven methods.
can we imagine Ajit Agarkar in the list of probable players? If followed scrupulously,
Clearly he has been allowed to play a year or two extra on the these methods can ensure
basis of sheer favoritism stalling the entry of other promising that we rule the roost in
bowlers. This should stop. It may sound clichéd but, “only the international cricket for
top talents should be picked”. the next decade. n
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When your bedroom suffers from boring furniture then When you are feeling dead tired, there is nothing like getting
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25. Taking off from the Ramphos is about as easy as
taking a kite into the air. You do it by racing on the
water to speeds of 30-40 knots and at the same time
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drove his sleek vehicle
T
by melody brooke
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Rinspeed, has now
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stuff that dreams are made of. Rinspeed’s
Founder & CEO Frank M. Rinderknecht is a
self-confessed James Bond enthusiast and
for many years had been planning to build a
car that would capture the hearts of car and
technology zealots everywhere.
There have been military class vehicles in
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But now you don’t even need to
the ground, but what sets
be a superstar spy in order to go
sQuba apart is that it can glide
like a fish. It is watertight and
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instead several electric motors power it.
Three motors are located in the rear, one of which
provides propulsion when the vehicle is being used
on land, while the other two drive the screws for
underwater motoring. The front of the car features
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two Seabob jet drives, which are made out of high-
tech nano materials, and are extremely light and
twist resistant.
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Once you drive into any beach in an sQuba, there
is no doubt that many beach babe beauties will be
attracted to it like bees to honey. Ask one of them
to hop in, make her wear the scuba mask and then
just drive into the water; the vehicle will float on the
27. enjoy the underwater scenery,
as the car glides with a swarm
of fish, and floats over a vista of
underwater plants. Top speed is
75mph on land, 4mph on water
and 2mph below the surface.
surface, and to get it underwater you have to
open the door slightly so that water can get in.
The breathing air comes from a compressed
air tank connected to the scuba mask that
occupants wear. Enjoy the underwater
scenery, as the car glides with a swarm of
fish, and floats over a vista of underwater
plants. Top speed is 75mph on land, 4mph
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the adrenaline high you are seeking.
Best thing about the sQuba is that it
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Best thing about the sQuba is that it is powered
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emission free thus allowing the precious
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28. interview
with
giselle
uyuni
In a bikini and high-heeled
shoes, Giselle Uyuni is
fetchingly beautiful. Sexy
Giselle has been using her
light eyes and and sculpted
features, not to mention her
fabulous 32-24-32 curves,
to woo fans worldwide. The
camera is always eager to get
passionately intimate with her.
Bolivia had been her residence
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for 13 years, but these days
she calls San Francisco,
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California home. Working
constantly with the world’s
leading fashion photographers,
Giselle is turning out to be a
quintessential pinup girl.
30. I would
absolutely love to
share a sex scene
with
Angelina
Jolie,
Brad Pitt
or
Christian
Bale.
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31. What made you decide to pursue
modeling?
At first it was just for fun but then I realized
that it was something I truly love doing.
Being in front of the camera is exciting and
it is also a good way for me to express my
individuality. I love immersing myself in the
character and concept. I find the creative
process inspiring. There is also a sense
of accomplishment that’s very valuable to
me.
Tell us about the projects you are
currently working on.
I am currently involved in several coffee
book projects. One of them is an outdoor
glamour photography coffee book that
will be sold worldwide. As summer
approaches I will be busy traveling and
shooting in various parts of the country.
How do you maintain your flawless
figure? Any fitness tips for our
readers.
I get lots of exercise, fresh air and I follow a
healthy diet. Eating out is a whole lot of fun
and a favorite pastime with me, but when I
eat out I am always mindful of what I order
and how much I eat. I usually try to order
seafood.
Do Hollywood dreams come on your
radar screen?
Of course, who wouldn’t want to be part of
a cool project in Hollywood?
Favorite Hollywood star you want to
share a steamy love scene with?
Oh my...I would absolutely love to share a
sex scene with Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt or
Christian Bale. They are gorgeous in every
possible way.
Best body in Hollywood? Worst?
In my opinion I always thought Pamela
Anderson has one of the hottest figures in
Hollywood. As for the worst - that honor
falls upon Jabba the Hut from Star Wars.
32. If you were an animal what would
you want to be?
I would love to be a dolphin because of
their wonderful and playful nature.
Many models say they feel very
sexy, even turned on, while posing
for the camera. Do you feel that way
while posing?
For me the whole process is exciting.
Getting my hair and make up done,
choosing a fun wardrobe and then working
with the photographer to produce sexy
and creative images. All this can have an
intoxicating effect. And it does.
What kind of man turns you on the
most?
Even though looks play a role, I find a
man’s personality to be most important.
Any kind-hearted man who knows how to
be sexy without trying too hard will turn me
on. He must know how to handle himself
with elegance and style; he should have a
good sense of humor and self-confidence.
Cheer up guys, there is not much that I am
demanding from you.
The worst
pick-up line
I’ve ever heard is,
“Did it hurt when you
fell from heaven?”
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33. Describe your ideal date?
Going out to a nice restaurant and having
delicious food and wine.
Worst pick up line ever used on
you?
I personally feel that any pick up line is in
bad taste. The worst one I’ve heard is - Did
it hurt when you fell from heaven?
What is the best piece of advise that
you would give to a man who wants
to approach you?
You only have one chance to make a first
impression. So try to act like a perfect
gentleman and demonstrate proper
etiquette.
They say phenomenal sex for a
regular person is just average sex
for a model. Care to give us your
opinion.
I would say, there is probably some truth
to it. Yes physical attraction definitely
plays a major role but I also believe that
mental and emotional connections are
imperative. Everyone has the ability to
have phenomenal sex. What helps the
most though is having the knowledge of
how to sexually please a partner. To me
that is most essential. n
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36. QA &
Dr. Pyar, I have recently learned that
with
Dr.Pyar
some practice, but once you get the gist of
my best friend has betrayed me with my it you’ll easily be able to last twice as long.
girlfriend. I suspected something wasn’t
right, and when I pretended to my girlfriend
that he’d told me that they were seeing Dr. Pyar, I have a crush on a female
each other behind my back, she broke down colleague. As both of us work in the same
and confessed. Now I feel awful and I hate department, it is virtually impossible for
both of them from the core of my heart. I us to avoid each other. On my part, I have
don’t think they should get away with their always treated her like a colleague, but I
moral transgression. The question is – how have never failed to do some special things
am I going to punish them? Any ideas? for her. Two weeks ago she surprised me
-Ramesh Agarwal, Indore by dropping the information that she had
separated from her boyfriend and asking me
Dear Betrayed, if I had a girlfriend. I told her that I didn’t,
There is no doubt that you must be very but I could not muster the courage to ask
hurt and you can only think of revenge. her for a date. Do you think that I should
Doctor, I have had a steady relationship But violence and vendetta is not the wait for a few more signals or should I
with my girlfriend for the past two years. answer. What will you gain by beating make a move now?
Before we met, she had been involved with him up, apart from the momentary -Shahid S., Delhi
another guy, who left for Spain after he satisfaction? Matter of fact things can
broke up with her. But now this guy has only go from bad to worse. They might Dear Slowpoke,
suddenly turned up in town and he seems report you to the cops if you try to do What kind of a signal are you waiting for?
eager to revive the relationship with his anything. Getting your life on the right Do you expect her to carry a sign that
old girlfriend. Last week when I went to track should be your priority. Success is says, “I love you!” That is not the way it
her house, I found him sitting in her room. the ultimate revenge and them seeing you works. She has already given you a hint
Both of them seemed somewhat shocked happy, partying, and wealthy, will make of what she wants. Now it is up to you to
to see me, but I was even more shocked them realize their mistake one day. make a move and sweep her off her feet. If
to see him there. I don’t want to lose my you keep lingering, then someone else will.
girlfriend at any cost, and this guy from Nice girls never remain out of relationships
her past is making me feel insecure. What Dear Doc, I only last about 5-10 minutes long; they tend to get picked up very
should I do? during sex. Now my wife has started quickly because they are hard to find in
-S N Sinha, Mumbai commenting on my short stamina. On one the first place.
occasion she said what’s the point it’ll be
Dear Insecure, over in 5 minutes. My ego was immensely
You have a right to be a little worried. He hurt by her words. What can I do to last Dr. Pyar, My girlfriend wants me to
is capable of enticing your girlfriend by longer? perform oral sex on her. But I am not sure
evoking feelings of nostalgia for the good -Bhushan P., Bombay how to do it, or even if I want to do it.
times that they experienced when you were -Mahesh S., Mysore
not around. Since your girlfriend allowed Dear Fast and Furious,
him to come to her house, it is likely that Most married men don’t use a condom. I The art of pleasuring your girlfriend by
she still harbors a degree of affection assume you’re in this category. It is time oral means is not that difficult to master.
for him. The only way you can hold on you started using one. Condoms create a Once you pinpoint her pleasure spots,
to this girl is by being extra creative. Do loss of sensation and that’s exactly what focus on that area. Having said that, if
everything you can to make her believe you need to last longer. You want to have you don’t want to go oral, you can simply
that you are much better and more reliable enough sensation to stay hard, but not so say no to her. But won’t your refusal to
partner than her ex-boyfriend who had much sensation that you come quickly. play out her fantasies make her lukewarm
left her once and may do so again in the Second, only engage in positions where to fantasies you have? It might be in your
future. you control the rhythm and flow. That way best interest to go for it. After all, you
if you feel like you’re going to come soon don’t know whether you like something or
then you can slow down, and take deep not, until you have tried it.
breaths during the activity. This will take
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its impeccable collections of
functional fashion, accessories
and shoes. It should come as
no surprise that outfits carrying
the label of this fashion house are a favorite
amongst young, urban consumers who
aren’t afraid to shake up the status quo. At
the boardroom or at a party, a man attired in
Kenneth Cole’s immaculate creations easily
gets noticed.
In 1982, when Kenneth Cole started his
company, he was only in the business of
dressing up people’s feet. Within two and half
days of the company’s launch, he managed
to sell an impressive 40,000 pair of shoes.
From such an exciting debut, this fashion
house has gone on to make a name for itself
in not just men’s and women’s footwear, but
also in clothing, and a whole assortment of
accessories.
ROyAL JUnE / JULy ’08
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