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Cape Verde“Where the sun shines through the year”
Le Kebabiere
Celebrating the depth of PAN
Indian cuisine
TheArtof
SimplicityFashion Editorial
Koket Interiors
Beautiful Homes
CeskyKrumlovthe hidden paradise!
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From the Editor’s Desk
Vidhya Tiwari
Editor-in-chief
The month of December is a month of celebration,
chilly winter nights, hot cocoa and a book by your
side, I don’t think it gets better than that; but that’s just
my opinion! For a few others, this could be boring or
monotonous, something they can do anytime they want!
Hence, partying away to glory, maybe their way to ending
the year, do it on a high note, literally!
Year endings are also the best time to travel, as it is the
holiday season, and the season of cheer and joy! So, this
month the cover story is a travel piece on CAPE VERDE,
the beautiful Island country in Africa! The pristine, sun-
kissed beaches and the clear blue waters will surely make
you plan a trip there at the earliest!
Another place you can visit this holiday season is the town
of Český Krumlov, in the Czech Republic! This beautiful
town looks like a set straight out a Viking or Hobbit movie, untouched by the madness of
modernisation! It is on my must visit list right on top, cannot wait to get there!
Food is an essential part of travel, and a good meal is always remembered, and this month,
in the food section CARIZ brings to you the good news of the reopening of Le Kebabiere in
Pune, the restaurant that brings authentic Indian Cuisine in a contemporary format! Every dish
served here is a feast for your taste buds, displaying the passion of Chef Shailendra Kekade.
Bon Appétit!
From food to hospitality, in CARIZ CONVERSATIONS, get acquainted with Sumit Kumar,
the new GM of The Hyatt, Kalyani Nagar, Pune. Read about his journey, from being the Outlet
Manager at Grand Hyatt Dubai, to launching the first Hyatt Place in South West Asia, he has
come a long way with sheer hard work and brilliance!
With Food and Travel, can Fashion be far behind? Peek into our Fashion Editorial, as
talented Photographer, Roopam Bansod, captures the salient beauty, Shivani Dwivedi display,
uncomplicated and comfortable designs from our Designer in focus, Sonal Oswal!
From the conversational piece by our Special Features writer Rohan Dange to Grooming
Essentials by Nancy Katyal, read all this and more, in this issue.
Wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year from Team CARIZ!
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Prayers and Peace!
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CONTENTS
Cape Verde- Where the sun shines throughout the year- 09
Man of the Moment - 20
The Cornerstone of Café Culture- 25
Global Citizen of India - 33
Get Gorgeous - 38
Cesky Krumlov – The Hidden Paradise! - 42
Le Kebabiere-Celebrating the depth
of PAN Indian cuisine - 51

From Pain to Painting - 62
Why etiquette matters - 65
Don’t Quit for you are not a failure -68
Beautiful Homes - 73
Power of Appearance - 80
Hit or Myth - 83
The Art of Simplicity - 88
The Hyatt Culinary
Challenge - 98
The Biker Brotherhood -104
Hello December - 108

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Cape Verde
Where the sun shines through the year!
By Heena Grover Menon

Cape Verde
Located off the northwest coast of Africa, the
island country of Cape Verde is archipelago
of 10 islands and boasts of its own unique
atmosphere that can entice any traveller. With
a combination of a Portuguese and African
influences, top rated attractions, listings on
the UNESCO World Heritage list, beautiful
beaches, surf breaks, fantastic scenery and a lot
of sun, Cape Verde is a perfect dream holiday
destination, which is still unknown to many
globe trotters including Indian travellers. At a
distance of merely six-hour flight from Western
Europe, this heaven on earth is also steeped
in culture and history with many tours and
attractions offering an insight into the local
traditions.
Among one of the most popular islands of this
beautiful country, Sal was the first to attract
tourists from around the globe with the opening
of an international airport back in 1948.
Sal Island is the quintessential part of Cape
Verde’s controlled development programme with
billions of Euros of international investment
into hotels, resorts, marinas, water parks and
commercial centres. The active government of
Cape Verde in its continuous effort to make
the country an unmatched travel destination is
majorly investing in Sal.
There are regular scheduled flights to Sal’s
established international airport direct from
Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester and Bristol
as well as all over Europe, Turkey, and Middle
East. The charming town of Santa Maria in the
south of Sal, is the main tourist attraction that
enjoys eight kilometres of stunning beaches,
gastronomical cafes and restaurants as well as
shopping attractions. Other highlights include
the town of Espargos in the centre of the Island,
the salt flats of Pedra de Lume on the east coast
and the port town of Palmeira on the western
side of the Island.
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MELIÃ Tortuga Beach Resort
An oasis of tranquillity with unmistakable luxury, MELIÃ Tortuga Beach
resort is in a class of its own on the sun-drenched Island of Sal that promises an
unforgettable experience. Tortuga is the first Cape Verde project by The Resort
Group and is a full-operational all-inclusive holiday resort. It has everything
one expects from a 5-star beach front complex, including a gourmet selection
of fine-dining and buffet restaurants, a distinguished selection of bars and
the stunning Beach Bar and Grille where you can enjoy drinks as you watch
a glorious Cape Verde Sunset. The two large immaculate Resort pools are a
peaceful haven for total relaxation, as are the 286 luxurious suites, apartments
and villas situated inside the property.

MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort
Situated at the beautiful sun-drenched location of Sal and close to the pretty town of Santa
Maria, MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort offers a mix of smart hotel suites, airy apartments and
luxury villas complete with their own pools and private gardens. An all-inclusive 5-star
resort, it brings you an exhilarating choice of fine-dining and buffet restaurants, bars, and an
array of beautiful pools providing an undiscovered paradise for total relaxation. The resort
has been listed in the Best Lifestyle Resort Worldwide 2015, Best hotel in Cape Verde and
also placed seventh within the Top 30 Hotel Resorts in the world by the Hotel of the Year
Awards for delivering exceptional levels of service and world-class facilities to its guests.
MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa had the great honour of receiving the First Lady of the
United States, Michelle Obama in July. The First Lady along with her daughters, Malia and
Sasha, visited Sal as a part of her ‘Let Girls Learn initiative’ tour of West Africa, to speak
about women’s education as part o . She was at Cape Verde for a cause but she still took
some time off from her tight schedule to exchange a few candid talks with the staff including
the manager of MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa, Jose Cuevas, who commented that he
“found her to be a very charismatic, friendly and down to earth person”. He was also lucky
enough to get a picture with the First Lady, along with Founder and CEO of The Resort
Group PLC, Rob Jarrett.
Th Resort Group PLC was also among the top names to be featured in ‘The Queen at 90’, the
official commemorative publication for The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration. The only
publication sanctioned and endorsed by organisers of the Windsor Castle event, which was
held12 May - until 15 May 2016.
Sal (Salt in Portuguese)
One of the rare sea destinations where one can find sunshine all year-round, breathtaking
white sandy beaches, clear blue sea and world-class facilities for tourists, Sal is a perfect surf,
dive and sunny destination. It’s also an ideal island to relax and to use as a starting point
to explore other islands of Cape Verde. Sal is the most flat island of Cape Verde and is 30
kilometre long and about 12 kilometre wide. The landscape consists of brown rock slabs and
desert sand coming by wind from the mainland from the Sahara.
Attractions
Buracona: One of the major attractions of Sal is Buracona in the northwest of the island
where you can admire the ‘blue eye’. On the coast are black volcanic rocks with a big hole
towards the sea. As the sun shines on the correct height, the light reflects on at the azure sea.
This colour is so bright blue, hence the name ‘blue eye’. If you are in the area you can also
have a swim nearby natural pools (shielded by rocks).
Pedra de Lume: ever wondered how it feels to be able to float and not sink? Pedra de Lume
is an old volcano crater that serves as a beautiful lake with salt pans. In the salt pans you can
swim and stay afloat, thanks to the high content of salt. The salt pans are on the nomination

list of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Beaches of Santa Maria: About 3 kilometres of perfect wide and sandy white beaches,
combining an azure sea that has a pleasant temperature, this is an ideal place to relax. It
is also one of the most beautiful beaches of Cape Verde.
Diving: There are plenty of dive sites where even some nice old shipwrecks are found.
At only 11 meters there is a ship wreck complete can be seen where with colourful fish
are found. The reefs and caves can be visited via the local diving centre.
Boavista
Boavista is situated approximately 50 kilometres off Sal and is the third largest island of
Cape Verde. The almost flat island has a good 55 kilometres of white sandy beaches and
is known for its white sands with small oasis with palm trees. Ideal for a relaxed beach
outing, windsurfing, diving to spot shipwrecks or whales watching, there’s nothing that
you won’t find in this gorgeous beach destination.
Attractions
Viana desert: A place you must see is the only sand desert of Cape Verde. Consisting
of hills and fine white sand to form a chain as far as you can see. It gives you a unique
experience of Cape Verde.
Wetlands: With the drought and many sand dunes, it is unique to have one of the
largest wetlands of Micronesia (all volcanic islands immediately west of Africa). This
unique ecosystem is home to many unusual birds that come from Europe and West
Africa.
Whales: The gigantic mammal regularly chooses Bay Sal Rei to give birth to their
young. The Humpback Whale comes in the period from December to the sea at
Boavista. The best time to see a whale, however, is between March and June, when the
born humpback whales stay in more shallow water.
Turtles: Boavista is one of the most important places in the world where the Caretta
Caretta turtle lays its eggs. Thousands of turtles are nesting on Boavista, primarily at
the east coast of the island. In mid-June to late October, the turtles come to the beach to
lay eggs. Between late August and December, the young turtles are born and go towards
the sea. Seeing a turtle is almost guaranteed with more than 20,000 nests.

The Melia Tortuga Beach
The poolside view of the Melia Tortuga Resort

*Cape Verde holidays are brought to you by Herrringer Tourism in
association with The Resort Group PLC. www.herringer.in
Basic Information
Climate:
The sun shines 350 days a year and temperatures range between 21°C and 29°C.
Language: English, Creole & Portuguese
Travel: Visa on Arrival
Currency: Euros
Connecting flights: Dubai, Munich, London, Amsterdam and Istanbul
Stay at PLC resorts: 1250 GBP (UK pounds) Upwards for package of 5 nights plus
1 night bonus stay. Group discounts applicable.
Things to do
Cycle hire
Catamaran Boat Trip
Horse riding excursions on the beaches
Hummer off-road trips
Snorkeling
Island tours by charter flights
Quad biking
Jet ski
Scuba diving
Fishing
Kite surfing/wind surfing

Man
of
the
Moment!
By Vidhya Tiwari
vidhytiwari@carizmagazine.com
Hospitality and luxury
go hand in hand, and
one of the best names in
hospitality is The Hyatt
Group! Representing the
Hyatt group in Pune, is
Sumit Kumar, General
Manager of The Hyatt,
Kalyani Nagar, Pune. Over
the last thirteen years,
Mr Kumar has been an
integral part of the Hyatt
Group of Hotels, he was
chosen as the General
Manager of the first Hyatt
Place hotel in South West
Asia, where he launched
the HyattPlace Hampi,
Karnataka. From The
Hyatt Place in Hampi, he
moved to The Hyatt Place,
Gurgaon, Haryana, from
where he moved to the
serene Pune City!
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The first time I met Mr Kumar, was at the “Cook with Hyatt
Culinary Challenge” and was super impressed with the respect
he commands among his peers at the Hotel. Poised, graceful,
effervescent and an admirable Team Leader are a few words
that aptly describe him. Read on to know more about this
charismatic gentleman and what he has in store for The Hyatt
Pune...
Sumit Kumar, in the lobby of The Hyatt, Kalyani Nagar, Pune

Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a people’s person. Always have been.
That’s how I chose Hospitality as a career. My
objective in my work life has always been to
create experiences for guests as well as the
team that I work with. Choosing to work
with Hyatt Hotels has been one of the best
decisions I have ever made and I have been
fortunate to have been with this brand for 14
years.
What does being the GM of Hyatt mean to
you?
A dream come true.Being in the hospitality
industry is a tough job; each day comes with
its own challenges, any that you faced?
Dividing equal time between guests,
associates and family become challenging
at times. Prioritising one over the other is a
constant juggling game.
Pleasing your clients can sometimes be a
tough job, one incident where you can say you
achieved the impossible.
A male guest staying with us for the first time
was not happy with the food he was served.
I met him during the stay and asked for his
food preferences. All his meals post that were
personalised and he felt very well taken care
of. After leaving he sent me a friend request
on Facebook and the relationship evolved into
him choosing Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar as his
address while in the city each time.
You just complimented one of your wait staff,
are you someone who exhorts and builds up
or someone who is a strict boss?
I always push people to test their limits and
they end up discovering their true potential.

I know it isn’t fair to ask a
parent to pick, but, which
one is your favourite
restaurant in the hotel?
Yes, it is a difficult choice
however if I were to pick
one it would be Baan Tao as
the cuisine is my personal
favourite.
Are you someone who
believes in doing things the
right way or would you do
the right things even if the
way is wrong?
I believe, if you do things
right, as it ends up being the
right thing.
One quality you look for
in your team members/
employees.
One quality I admire in
people I work with is,
‘CARE’. Not just for guests
but also for the property,
brand and most of all, each
other. This also mirrors the
Purpose of Hyatt – We care
for people so they can be
their best.
A good leader is the best teacher, do you agree?
I agree, however, a leader becomes a good teacher only when he is a good student as well.
What is it that you look for in a restaurant/hotel, when dining out/staying in?
Being in the hospitality industry for 14 years, I have been to many restaurants across the globe.
The places that have left an impression on me are the ones that not only had good food and

ambience but also had team members who
addressed every opportunity to comfort
the individual needs of a guest.
How do you find Pune?
I am positively in love with this city, I am
especially fond of the weather, greenery
and people.
The best compliment you have received.
I became a General Manager of a hotel at
33 years of age. Once while visiting a travel
agent during a sales call with a colleague
I was asked when was the hotel General
Manager joining the meeting? After he
realised he said I was the youngest General
Manager he had ever seen and hence asked
the question.
Something that puts a smile on your face
(could be a personal thing too)?
Meeting a happy guest / employee first
thing in the morning.
One thing that upsets you/makes you
unhappy?
We all make mistakes but when people
cover them up with false stories instead of
owning up and learning, it really makes me
unhappy.
Who inspires You?
M S Dhoni
What’s next?
Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar has had three
successful years. I am new to Pune and
plan to engage more with the people of
Pune to take the hotel to greater heights.
Your strength and weakness?
Strength – my ability to connect quickly
with people.
Weakness – oversensitivity that is a result
of connecting with people.
You are a very well styled person, who
picks your clothes?
I pick my own clothes.
Your Favourite Cuisine?
Vietnamese and Cambodian
Favourite movie?
Spiderman – for its dialogue, “Remember,
with great power comes great
responsibility.
Favourite actor?
Deepika Padukone
Your favourite car?
BMW
Favourite perfume?
Hugo Boss
Formal or casuals?
Casuals
Your favourite holiday destination?
Munich, Germany

The Cornerstone of Café Culture!
Sipping
and
Flipping
through
the
pages..!
So, I was sifting through the seminal work
of Amartya Sen on a hot Sunday Mumbai
morning. As I had just started reading through
his magnum opus, ‘The Argumentative
Indian’, a volley of thoughts and references
started wafting through my head.
Such is the compelling nature of his works.
Even an average mortal like me was forced to
deliberate over matters that transcend time and
space. Mr Sen opens this book with an essay
on Voice and heterodoxy and how it has been
an integral part of the Indian way of life. To his
understanding, the mythological stories from
Indian myths and scriptures are analogous with
the culture of debate prevalent in the Indian
society. Or so has it been till now. Because now,
the omnipotence
of discussions and
deliberations is
replaced by the
phenomenal rise of
social media.
It is sheer
providence that
while I had almost
formed an opinion
on this current in
the society, I realised I was sitting in one of the
iconic Irani cafes of this city. Irani Cafes have
been the vestibule of proxy conversations and
heated debates since Mumbai has known to
conduct its business better this way.
These cafes have been identified with leisure
time chatter, which could range from
international relations to the stiffness of the
dough in the ‘bun maska paav.’ Such has been
the historical standing of these cafes that they
adorn the most iconic corners of the city. These
sanctified chambers, where one could endlessly
explore opinion and dissect matters have now
assumed the role of a foster child abandoned
by its own masters.
One is forced to ruminate over this apparent
decadence in culture.
These shining beacons
of our glorious past have
been sacrificed at the
altar of time or the lack
of it.
The aftermath of
globalisation and the
meteoric rise of Mumbai
as the financial national
hub has not sided well
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Special Features Writer
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with the ethos of a languid culture. Languid,
I dare say because it is reminiscent of a past
ornamented with the drawl of constant chatter
with faint regard for time.
Instead, what we are witnessing today is the
onslaught of social media. It is convenient, to
simplify matters. And it is perfect via social
media to vent out our pent up rage. The
absolute lack of time and a strong urge for
validation finds its voice in an ugly manner
in the virtual space. It is either black or white
. Grey areas have become a thing of the past,
whose utility is antiquated just as our ‘kaali
peelis’ . As the taxis of our recent past are
coming to a screeching halt so is our power to
reason and rationalise.
Leisure time is dedicated to the consumption of
unfounded media reports propped by zealots
of the fourth estate as if it was the cardinal
truth. Our beloved Irani Cafes have been
thus relegated to the background and quite
obviously so. The honourable mentions that
they receive are in the realms of Listicles and
itinerary of foreign travellers.
Yes, they are known for their culinary merit as
well. But the associated culture of these cafes
does not find a resonance with the youth of
today. Is it a collective dumbing of the masses
or is the Darwinian principle, imposingly
reiterating itself?
The answer may be traced back to the growing
clamour for wealth, wherein we are readily
giving away cherished possessions. As if it was
a monthly ritual to dispose of the newspaper
in the name of ‘raddi.’ What is more, baffling
is our desire for monologues, where Tweets
and Facebook posts have become our allies
in fomenting hatred and spouting venom.
The new face of socialising!
The idea of a debate in today’s world!
Are we the “smart phone and dumb people generation?”

And at every instance of a
contrarian thought craning
its neck out, technology
allows us to block it or even
worse troll it!! It’s almost
akin to a Shakespearean
tragedy while one can
only watch with disbelief
the carnage that keyboard
warriors can unfurl with
gay abandon. Never mind
the constant cyber bullying.
As I was putting out my
third Marlboro of the
evening I was forced to
draw an analogy with the
‘adda’ culture of Kolkata. The informal discussions that the city breathes in and it’s everyday
literary razzmatazz. How is it that a sister city in terms of size and proportions has not
succumbed to the lure of modern day social mores. To a large extent it may have, but it has
yet been able to catalyse the art of discussion and debate in a subtle way. And then I had an
epiphany. The divergence is certainly because
of political philosophies. Mumbai is the
shining beacon of capitalism while Kolkata is
at the vanguard of soft culture and the finer
nuances of life. One is a financial daredevil
while the other one is a champion of the
Renaissance.
How could I miss the obvious?
One could not fault Mumbai for letting the
Irani Cafe, charm fade away. In fact, it’s an
achievement that the regal splendour of our
old warhorses continues to occupy our mental
bandwidth. We can grin and bear it. But the
substitutes that we have adopted are far more
dangerous than the utility of having coffee
and lashing at each other in broad daylight.
The juxtaposition of social media with these
cafes is a strange alliance. And will the twain
ever meet? In my limited understanding, never. But until we cultivate etiquette, we always
have the old rustic charm of these Cafes to fall back on. As long as the patrons can withstand
the modern day pressures to hang out at swish clubs, it is victory enough. ‘Bun Maska’ with
some dose of pseudo-intellectual pitter-patter still has enough seductive power to magnetise
outliers, to take refuge in these halls of pure understated opulence.

Travel
Essentials
By Sofiya Ahmed
Sofiya@carizmagazine.com
Travelling
is fun but
preparing and
packaging for a
tour is a tedious
task. You don’t
want to waste your
time stuffing things
in your bag/suitcase
every time you pack or
unpack. Here’s a list of all
the essentials that a traveller
swears by. Check out this
ultimate guide to making your
travel packing easier and your
travel adventure hassle-free!

The Bag-Packer’s
Life
- Cubicle garment bags by
Muji – These travel bags saves
you from so much hassle and
trouble.
- Breath sprays by EO – EO’s
breath sprays, are a must,
they might not substitute for
a brushing but is definitely
helpful.
- Wrinkle Releaser by Atlas
– The best cold iron. Just
spritz it over and the wrinkles
on your clothes would be
gone.
- Tech-Dopp-Kit by This-
Is-Ground – This tech-Dopp-
kit is an excellent organiser
for all your tech accessories
from cables to headphones to
power banks.
- Tumi Patrol Packable
Travel Puffer Jacket – This
Tumi Puffer Jacket converts
into a comfy neck pillow
when needed.
- Cocktail Kit by The Carry
on – A dash of bitters to your
drink wouldn’t harm and if
you like your drinks a certain
way, this one is for you.
- Reusable nylon bags by
Standard Baggu – Such a
saviour when it comes to
shopping bags. Reusable Nylon Bags -Standard Baggu
Resuable Nylon Bags
Tumi Patrol PackablTumiPatrol Packable Travel Puffer
Jacket
Tech Dopp Kit - Ground
Tech-Dopp-Kit
Wrinkle Releaser - By AtlasEO BreathSpray
Cubicle-Bags Muji Cubicle-Bags Muji
Cocktail Kit by The Carry on

Fashion
Whether you take a trip to South-East Asia or
relax in the Bahamas or wander through the lanes
of Spain, there is one thing that you need to get
right and that is fashion. Here are some pointers,
which would help you get your fashion score just
right no matter, which part of the world you are
in.
- Chic Hat – A Chic Hat to help you stay
protected from the sun and make a style
statement, which can never go wrong.
- Sunnies – The classic Rayban Wayfarers are
the best option for sunglasses when you are
travelling. Reason being that it folds into half,
giving a perfect compact size for slipping into just
about anything
- Footwear – For a wanderer, a comfortable pair
of sneakers are just fine, but if you want a little
variation in your style a pair of simple but chic
flats is a good choice.
- Large Tote – While on the go, you might
have to cut down on the accessories that would
want to carry so a large tote bag offers a lot of
convenience by storing all your skin care and
daily essentials at one place.
- Dark Jeans – Instead of light shaded denim,
opt for a darker shade, it is suitable for travelling
as it wouldn’t get as dirty as a light coloured one.
- LBD (Little Black Dress) – This is one fad that
has never faded over time and you can never go
wrong with the little black dress. So, when out on
a trip don’t forget to carry one, just in case.
- Maxi Dresses – simple yet chic and these
never fail to make the right impressions. Along
with your basic tanks & tees make space for some
good maxi dresses. Pick up a perfect size and
pattern for yourself and you are good to go
.
- Cardigan – You cannot miss a cardigan if you
are going to take a trip in the winters. Pair it with
denim or use a longer cardigan to add that extra
layer with your maxi dress, anything works!
Chic Hat
Sunnies
Footwear
Footwear
large Tote
LBD - Vintage
Dark Jeans
Cardigan
Maxi Dress

Skincare
Skincare is most important
when you are travelling. It’s
imperative to protect your
skin from any damage due
to climate change or major
sun exposure, especially
when you take a tour to
hot/tropical places. Here are
some must-have skin care
essentials in your bag while
travelling.
- Dermalogica Ultracalm-
ing Cleanser
- Neutrogena Pure &
Free Baby Sunscreen Broad
Spectrum SPF 60+
- Shiseido Perfecting Stick
Concealer
- The Honest Company
Hand Sanitizer Spray
- La Prairie Anti-Aging
Eye and Lip Perfection á
Porter
- Su:m37 Miracle Rose
Cleansing Stick
- MoRoCcanoil Dry
Shampoo
- Kocostar Nail Therapy
Nail Therapy / Nail Masks
- Skyn Iceland Glacial
Cleansing Cloths
- Lost Baggage under eye
emergency repair masks
- Elizabeth Arden’s Eight
Hour Cream Skin Pro-
tectant
DermalogicaUltracalmingCleanser
Elizabeth Arden’s Skin ProtectantLost Baggage
Skyn Iceland Glacial
Cleansing ClothsKocostar Nail Therapy
MoRoCcanoil
Dry Shampoo
Sum37 Miracle RoseCleansing Stick
La Prairie Anti-Aging Eye and
Lip Perfection á Porter
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PerfectionáPorter
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NeutrogenaPure&FreeBaby
SunscreenBroadSpectrumSPF
60+

Gadgets
Along with your smartphone, a lot of
other electronics are must carry while
on the go! You need some good quality
portable devices, which tend to keep
you away from hustling your schedule.
- IPAD-Pro – Nothing beats this
tablet. It’s the best substitute for your
laptop, while on the go, which is so
portable that it can be placed even on a
tray table with a keyboard attached.
- Mophie’s Mobile Case - This nearly
indestructible case for your phone pro-
tects it from just about anything and
works as a charger too!
- Zolt Power Adapter - This lighter
size mini adapter helps you charge
your phone, laptop & tablet, all at the
same time.
- World Travel Adapter Kit - This is
a must for your iPhone if you are on a
journey crossing countries.
- Earphones by Bose – While on
the plane or just chilling out on far
off place from the city surroundings,
earphones are your best friend during
travels.
- Hi-Tech Foot Warmers by Therma-
Cell - This little gadget will help you
soothe your feet after a long day of
wandering around the city.
P.S: A Camera - You would want to
capture all the amazing places you
visited and experiences you have had
during your travel. Unless you are
someone happy with the camera on
your phone, ofcourse!
Canon EOS
Hi Tech Foot Warmers
Earphones
World Travel Adapter Kit
Zolt Power Adapter
Mophie’s Mobile Case
IPad - Pro

The Global Citizen Festival
MUMBAI, 19 November 2016 –
On Saturday 19 November, the
Global Citizen Festival India
took place for the first time at
the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-
Kurla Complex, Mumbai. The
World and business leaders,
non-profit organisations, socially
conscious artists, and tens of
thousands of Global Citizens, united
to kick-start India’s progress toward
achieving the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG’s) with a special focus on
gender equality, education and water &
sanitation.
The Festival began with the Prime
Minister of India, Narendra Modi,
addressing the crowd through live
streaming; he spoke on the issues
concerning the country that The Global
Citizen Festival is helping India eradicate.
The festival headlined by Coldplay, Jay Z
and Demi Lovato also had performances by
A.R. Rahman, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Monali
Thakur and Arijit Singh! The crowd was
treated by the soulful baritone of Amitabh
Bachchan as he took to the stage with The
Shillong Chamber Choir and later with
Farhan Akhtar, singing, ‘Yaari’ from their
film Wazir! The highlight of the evening surely
was, Chris Martin singing Vande Mataram
with the Music Maestro A.R Rahman! The
crowds cheered in ecstasy as the duo crooned,
“Maa Tujhe Salaam” (a very famous song, by
A.R Rahman) Coldplay and Chris Martin,
made this day memorable for every music
A. R. Rahman
Amitabh Bachchan
Frieda Pinto, Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan
Demi Lovato

lover of this country, and
especially for the ones
witnessing them live!
Sachin Tendulkar,
Ratan Tata, Shah Rukh
Khan, Freida Pinto,
Karan Johar, and Vidya
Balan all had nothing
but words of praise
and encouragement
for Coldplay and the
Global Citizen Festival.
Olympic champions,
Sakshi Malik, Vijender
Singh, showed up in
support too!
Also associated with the Festival, are superstars Kareena Kapoor and Amir Khan, though they could
not make it to the event on the 19th. Stars who showed their presence were, Katrina Kaif, Sonam
Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Riteish Deshmukh, Malaika Arora Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Dia Mirza,
Rana Daggubati, Parineeti Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha
and Vivek Oberoi.
British boy band, The Vamps
were good with their dance
moves, as was Ananya Birla,
the 22-year-old, daughter of
Kumarmangalam and Neerja
Birla, performing a number
from her debut pop album!
Hugh Evans, CEO, Global
Citizen, said: “Global Citizen
Festival India showed the
power of youth taking action
together. More than 500,000
young Global Citizens took
more than 2 million actions.
And tonight, we saw
the results - dozens of
commitments that will affect the lives of 500m people. Tonight, marks a moment of great celebration,
but it is only the beginning of the journey. The growing movement of more than 8 million Global
Citizens around the world will keep campaigning to make sure leaders deliver on these promises, and
commit to doing even more.”
Shah Rukh Khan
Farhan Akhtar

In just two months since
the launch of the Global
Citizen India movement,
more than 5 lakh young
Global Citizens in India
took more than 20 lakh
actions calling on political,
faith and business leaders,
along with celebrities, to
be more accountable in
their efforts to improve
education, gender equality
and water, sanitation and
hygiene in India.
Gowri Ishwaran, CEO, The Global Education and Leadership Foundation, said: “Today’s Global
Citizen Festival India brought together 70,000 young people who made their voices heard by leaders
from private industry, government, non-governmental, community and religious organisations on
the issues that matter: Sanitation, Education and Gender Equality. Their incredible 20 lakh actions
showed leaders that young people are serious in their commitment to hold them to account to use
their resources for social good. The commitments made in response show the world that citizen-led
change is possible. The commitments made here today are set to impact 50 crore people in India and
around the world - and this is just the start.”
GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL INDIA COMMITMENTS SET TO AFFECT 50 CRORE
PEOPLE WITH
INVESTMENT OF
US$3.37 billion
• Global Citizens
in India made their
voices heard calling
on governments,
business and
community
leaders, who made
commitments
to achieving
the Sustainable
Development Goals.
• In response to
over 20 lakh actions
Ranveer Singh
Riteish Deshmukh & Malaika Arora Khan

and campaigning efforts by Global Citizens in India, leaders made commitments and announced
new campaigns toward ending extreme poverty.
• 25 commitments and announcements from policymakers set to affect more than 50 crore people
with an investment of US$3.37 billion (INR 22,940 crore).
• HP committed to providing
48 mobile classrooms, investing
US$3.6 million to result in 15
million people in rural areas of
India getting access to quality
education and technology over
6 years.
• Toilet Board Coalition
committed US$ 15 million
over 3 years to help 130 million
people gain improved access to
sanitation and hygiene.
• IDFC Bank committed to providing 200,000 microfinance loans for water and sanitation, worth
INR 200 crores (US$29.4 million) to reach 450,000 people by the end of 2019.
TOP CAMPAIGN VICTORIES AND COMMITMENTS OF GLOBAL CITIZEN
• GENDER
EQUALITY: Global
Citizens took 518,000
actions in support of
investing in girls and
women to achieve
gender equality.
These efforts secured
4 commitments
that are set to affect
the lives of more
than for 2 million
women, including
the International
Finance Corporation
Banking on Women
Group committing
Sonam Kapoor
Chris Martin

USD$2 billion towards
banking on women
and promoting women
entrepreneurship by
end 2019. This includes
a US$100 million
investment in India.
• QUALITY
EDUCATION: Global
Citizens took 265,000
actions, and the Global
Citizen team advocated
privately to businesses
to use their expertise
and CSR spend, in
support of improving the quality of education for children. In response, six commitments were
secured, including HP committing to provide 48 mobile classrooms, investing US$3. 6 million,
resulting in 15 million people in rural areas of India getting access to quality education and
technology over 6 years.
• WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE: Global Citizens took 651,000 actions calling on
government, businesses, faith groups and NGOs, to outline how they would deliver on India’s
commitment to clean water and sanitation for all, securing 11 commitments and announcements
that are set to affect the lives of 486 million people.
About Global Citizen India
Global Citizen India is a movement brought to India
by Global Citizen, a social action platform, and The
Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF),
an organisation focused on cultivating ethical, altruistic
leadership to improve the state of the planet through
collective action. Global Citizen India will comprise
a distinctive mix of events, grassroots activism, media
campaigning and online activation, to catalyze India’s
15-year journey towards achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals, and to bring about the end of
extreme poverty.
Global Citizens will continue to campaign to make sure
that leaders deliver on these promises, and that they
commit to doing even more on the 7 ongoing calls to
action that were launched from the stage of the event, and
which can be taken at www.globalcitizen.in
Rana Daggubati & Dia Mirza
Jay Z

Ever wondered how someone
could create those perfect
contours with make-up or
totally transform you by simply
blending in the right shades?
Here’s a peek into the life
of Nina Ubhi, the renowned
international make-up artist
and beauty expert, who travels
around the world doing what
she loves doing the most.
Get Gorgeous!
Born and raised in the UK, Nina
is an accomplished and self taught
makeup artist, hair stylist and beauty
& eyebrow expert known for her
perfection and symmetry. Her endless
portfolios are unique and speak of her
passion, commitment and dedication
to the industry. Her signature is her
amazing ability to blend shades with
perfection to a seamless beauty, an art
that clearly sets her apart.
Her fearless use of colour and precise
application is unparalleled. She is brave
and highly versatile in creating the
desired look. Be it the flawless nude
face with a seamless blend of flattering
beige and biscuit tones or using an
array of vibrant shades - Nina does not
settle for anything less than perfect!
Her articles and beauty shoots have been featured in various publications and magazine covers worldwide.
She has trained over 3000 students in make-up artistry in her academy in London. Currently based in
By Sameera Moledina
Senior Editor (Overseas)
senioreditor@carizmagazine.com

Dubai, Nina continues to collaborate with global beauty
brands. Apart from workshops, she showcases the latest
beauty trends, services and products via her blog which is
extremely popular.
Here’s getting up, close and personal with the one, well
known for her bespoke contouring skills and much
more...
Q) Your tryst with fame and being referred to as the
‘Eyebrow & Contour Queen’, how did the journey
start?
I was 15 when I scouted as a model for a magazine.
After a brief stint, I realised that I was more
comfortable being behind the scenes rather than
being on stage. I would instinctively know what
shades would work rather than what the artist would
suggest. Soon after finishing my education, I decided
to pursue a career in makeup artistry instead of
going to University. I also started working as a
make-up artist for Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden
and Kanebo. Simultaneously, I learnt the basics of
photography, lighting, photoshop and creative art
direction. Since then, there has been no looking
back.
Q) Where do you get your inspiration from?
Every face is different and my style changes
depending on the person and the occasion. I
never go by the typical pre-conceived notions. It’s
something that just comes naturally to me and I love
being distinct.
Q) What’s your magic mantra for that perfect look?
Never cut corners, your movements should be slow
so that you don’t rush the application and blending.
Q) What is the most common make-up mistake that
people make?
It’s probably not enough of blending in the shades.
The application and blending should be completely
separate if you are a make-up amateur.
Q) What are the must haves for any dressing table?
Make-Up Forever Ultra HD Concealer, Tom Ford
Skin Illuminating powder duo and Anastasia
Beverly Hills Dipbrow. Nina Ubhi

Q) What’s the most
important factor in
deciding the final
look?
It all depends on
how the colours suit
your skin tone. If
the colours you use
are too close to your
natural skin colour
then you won’t have
much depth to the
overall look. Certain
colours stand out
on the skin tone and
it’s usually the lip
colour.
Q) Your favourite
and often used make-
up technique?
Smoky eyes are my favourite.
I love creating this look on
people as it’s actually quite easy
when you learn the basics. It
can also be a really subtle look
in comparison to the liner look,
depending on how smoky you
make it.
Q) A winter-make-up tip for our
readers?
A deep red lip will really vamp it
up for the winter weather. What
I love about winter is you can get
away with more makeup!
Q) Amongst the celebs, who is
the one person you would love to
makeover?
I would love to work on
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan!
Q) Your relaxation mantra?
A spa day! Since work keeps me
on my toes shuttling between
UK, Dubai and India, sometimes
I’m in and out of countries in one
day for VIP clients so the one
place I tend to relax is in the spa.
Q) What’s your forte other than
make-up artistry?
Other than make-up artistry,
I love baking and cooking! If I
wasn’t a make-up artist I would
definitely be baking for a living! I
find it so therapeutic.
Q) What is the one thing that you
love doing the most?
I love catching up with tv series
and also spending time with my
husband Bobby, who is also my
best friend and business partner!
We love eating out and watching
movies. Spending time with my

husband is what I look forward to and love the most.
Q) How did passion for beauty lead you to write?
I was approached by a leading wedding magazine in the UK when I started sharing my knowledge, expertise
and experience. (She is, a Beauty Columnist with a huge portfolio of Beauty Articles published in various
magazines. As her role as Beauty Editor for UK publications; Asian Woman Magazine and Asian Bride
Magazine she has countless beauty
shoots within the leading magazine Asiana Wedding. Her work has graced numerous magazine covers in the
UK. Nina’s UK business; Nina Ubhi Beauty & Hair Institute is linked to numerous luxury high end brands
in the UK. Nina’s company was the official catwalk sponsor for the UK’s largest Asian Bridal Show and
Exhibition 2015 in Mayfair, London.
Q) Other than make-up and beauty, what is the next best thing closest to your heart?
It’s travelling and baking! Due to the nature of my work, I travel quite a bit. I love baking desserts and cooking,
although I find little time to do so.
Nina was selected to judge the Viva Beauty Awards 2016 alongside Mona Kattan and Sheida
Babareza. She was also nominated as the Ultimate Vlogger for the Cosmo Awards 2016. Nina
has been actively involved in campaigns for Etihad Airways, Reiss and has recently had her
work grace the cover of Harpers Bazaar Junior as well as a bespoke shoot at the Royal Suite in
The Atlantis The Palm printed in the Harpers Bazaar.
Nina can be contacted on: www.ninaubhi.com

International Travel
Cesky Krumlov - the hidden paradise!
“Get mesmerized, reading
this travel piece on Cesky
Krumlov, as our Features
Editor, Sonia Malani, takes you
on a magical tour!”
By Sonia Malani
Features Editor
sonia@carizmagazine.com

We stayed at the lovely Krumlov House, which
is a 400 plus year old ancient house, converted
to a hostel. Wooden attic spaces, skylights, and
extremely warm and helpful owners who handed
us the cutest hand drawn doodled map with their
recommendations – I’m positive we couldn’t have
chosen a better place to spend the night at.
Cesky Krumlov is a gorgeous
little town in the Czech
Republic, which takes you
back in time to the 14th Century
with its gothic old world charm.
Listed as a UNESCO World
Heritage centre, it is straight
out of a fairytale with its narrow
cobbled streets, a castle, riverside
restaurants and centuries old
medieval taverns. The place is
bathed in historic remnants from
the middle ages and I would
highly recommend it to everyone
who is traveling to Prague – best
thing, it is only a 3-hour bus ride
away.

While Cesky, can
easily be explored in
a day’s excursion on
foot, take your time
strolling around
leisurely and getting
lost in its labyrinths.
Whether you have
just a day or more
in Cesky Krumlov,
here is what you
should do and see,
while you are there:
The Castle – The
castle ground
consists of 40
buildings and by
the time you have
explored the main
Castle, its tall tower,
baroque theatre and
the wide stretching gardens, you might feel your feet burn, but the long walk is absolutely worth
every step. The 360-degree view from the Castle tower with the river Vltava intertwining this
red-roofed beauty is absolutely breath taking.
River tour – If you
visit during the summ
er, you can rent a raft
(try the old-fashioned
wooden raft) or a
canoe or kayak and
float down the VItava
River. It also offers
white water rafting
through its rapids and
waterfalls and has
tiny bars along the
riverside where you
can kick back and sip
on a Mojito.

Czech cuisine – Make sure to
indulge in some traditional cuisine
from the medieval ages, at one
of the many restaurants by the
river. We discovered a restaurant
called Laibon, which not only
served fantastic healthy food with
a great view, but also was complete
vegetarian – a rare find.

Old Town – We visited
Cesky around Easter and the
old town was teeming with
locals and tourists flocking
the weekend market. From
the choicest lavender to
cheese to homemade desserts
and of course the Trdelnik,
this tiny town square had
it all. (Trdelnik is a must
try traditional Czech pastry
with a caramelized coating of
butter and cinnamon sugar,
and it melts in your mouth
deliciously!) You could also
just hang out at the fountain
in the middle of the town
square and take a minute to
marvel at the renaissance
architecture all around you.
Freshly made Czech Cheese!
Beautifully crafted Easter Eggs.
Trdelnik- traditional Czech Pastry

Museums/Galleries
– Depending on
your inclination and
curiosity, there are
dozens of museums,
galleries and arts
centers. Like, the
Egon Schiele Art
Centre, which
is an exhaustive
collection of his
life and work, the
Museum Fotoatelier
Seidel, if you are
a photography
enthusiast, the
Marionette Museum,
dedicated to puppetry
and Marionettes
and the Regional
Museum, which
houses a collection of
about 34000 objects
including antiques
and archaeological
finds.

Boutique shops – There are tons of little shops in the alleys, and you’ll be tempted to stick your head
into each pretty window and check the knick-knacks and local products it has to offer.
My recommendations
would be to try the dark
chocolate at Bon Bon
(absolute heaven) and
shop at Botanicus with
its handmade soaps,
essential oils and candles,
which had me burn a hole
in my pocket but with
tremendous satisfaction.
Museums/Galleries
– Depending on your
inclination and curiosity,
there are dozens of
museums, galleries and
arts centers. Like, the
Egon Schiele Art Centre,
which is an exhaustive
NaturalHandmadeSoaps

collection of his life and work, the
Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, if you
are a photography enthusiast, the
Marionette Museum, dedicated to
puppetry and Marionettes and the
Regional Museum, which houses
a collection of about 34000 objects
including antiques and archaeological
finds. By the time you’ve reached the
end of your trip, walked through the
maze of twisted alleys, and sat by the
curves of the Vltava River drinking
the finest mead, under the stars, you
will have fallen in love with this hidden
gem!

CELEBRATING THE
DEPTH OF THE
PAN-INDIAN
CUISINE

“The time’s they are a changing”, as the song by the unconventional
Nobel laureate, Bob Dylan goes, and it couldn’t be truer - now more
than ever. In the last month India has turned upside down - and
in times like these, there’s really only one thing that soothes the
sleepless, anxious soul - the warm comfort of a good Indian meal.
And to the occasion, Le Kebabiere rises once again, in Koregaon
Park, Pune.
Nawabi Seekh Kebab
Shahi Shikampur

Until recently, Le Kebabiere was
Pune’s only standalone restaurant
serving authentic Indian cuisine in a
contemporary format. And now after a
brief hiatus, the heritage Indian cuisine
restaurant has reopened, resplendent with
its mystical flavours and enigmatic aromas
with all of the elements that made it a
favourite, and some delectable additions
for the world we’re in today.
Notably, the restaurant has opened right
where it was - a visit to the 65 seater space
is reminiscent of a trip down the rabbit
Duck Hoisin KulchaMurgh Tangdi Thecha Kebab
Palak aur Badaam ka Shorba

hole and into a magnificent, unrushed afternoon of great hospitality in vintage India, with hand-
carved walls, handmade stone ware, grand tables and even more opulent seating, peppered with
exquisite filigree work that adorns the lamps across this 1500 square foot space.
The decor recreates and captures an era gone by. The menu however, not just revives tastes and
Paya Shorba
The Papadum Plate

flavours from that
time, but breathes
new life into it with
a modernist spin on
heritage fare.
“We’re glad to
provide a platform
to explore the fare of
the subcontinent in
a refreshing format
and a contemporary
space,” says Riyaaz
Amlani, C.E.O. & MD,
Impresario Handmade
Restaurants (parent
company of Le
Kebabiere). “With Le
Kebabiere, we want to reintroduce Puneites to the nuances of a perfectly done Kebab, a well made
Curry and a fragrant succulent Biryani.”
The new menu pays homage to its predecessor’s passion for Kebabs - the selection of over 30 varieties
has been expanded to introduce more nuanced flavours that appeal to both vegetarian and non-
Hyderabadi Murgh Biryani
Murgh Sigri Tikka

vegetarian palettes.
In addition, the
menu breaks
new ground in
its selection of
vegetarian and non-
vegetarian curries.
Surely, you’ve heard
and tasted many
of the restaurants
erstwhile selection,
but the new entrees
are well worth the
visit - best illustrated
by contemporary
Indian dishes like
the Blue Cheese
Bacon Kulcha and
the Wasabi Paneer
Kulcha. Of course,
the classics remain
untouched by
time, with options
Shahi Tukda
Rasmalai Watermelon Carpaccio

of aperitifs, soups and biryanis to round off your meal while letting you feel light as air.
But for the purists, there are also curries like Subz E Bahaar Kashmiri, Lasooni Pyaaz Hari
Mirch Salaan, Daal Makhani, Murgh Hara Pyaaz, Kheema Mutter, Nalli Nihari and Konkani
Kombdi Sukka.
Dahi Bhalle ki Kulfi

Rabdi Chocolate Sachertorte
Tender Coconut Ice Cream
Chenna Broccoli Kebab

Garvan Kombdi Rassa
Galauti Kebab

“With a resurgence in the love
of Indian heritage cuisine,
we’re pleased to be re-opening
Le Kebabiere’s kitchens,” says
Chef Shailendra Kekade. “Each
dish on the menu is designed
to transport patrons back in
time to a world of unrushed
indulgences, of course keeping
in mind the fact that patrons
should relish the flavour but yet
not feel heavy after the meal. We
do hope Punekars fall in love
with our brand new menu, all
over again.”
To aid the process, Le Kebabiere
plays home to a unique Appam
Jalebi Caviar
Benarasi Paan Masala

and Kulcha bar, with an expansive selection
of gravies to choose from. Appams will be
prepared and served right by a patrons table on
a Gueridon Trolley, another throwback to an era
gone by.
Also, let’s not forget the dessert menu that’s
undergone a complete transformation, bound to
delight tastebuds with tastes as unique as the Fal
aur Badaam Chennay ki Kheer.
Impeccable hospitality will ensure your meal
progresses at the pace you desire. Stay for a
5 course meal, or simply pop in for a quick
working lunch. There are quick options on the
menu and expert servers who will guide you
through the best picks, suited to your palette and
schedule. Either way, the new Le Kebabiere in
Pune is a treat to make time for - a whole world
of cuisine awaits you.
Bajra Khichada

Kumari Martha Meaghar, for Picassi Newleaf, is an artist of international repute. Her’s is a
remarkable inspiring story. Martha left home at a young age and joined the U.S Peace Corps.
She was part of an exhausting and exhilarating project in Ghana to combat deforestation. After two
years of living in Africa, the project was finally completed and resulted in the plantation of eleven
million trees.
From pain to painting!
By Leena K Thadani
Features Writer
leena@carizmagazine.com

Returning to the U.S
Martha was satisfied
with her work but
had contracted an eye
infection. With both
her eyes damaged, she
was devastated when
the doctors declared
her to have incurable
blindness. She retreat-
ed to the forests of
Arizona and lived for
sixteen months in near
total blindness. This is
where she learned to
follow her intuition,
listen to her inner
voice, and allow her

senses to guide her.
Martha doggedly went from one medical expert
to another and had vowed to herself to pursue
painting if she witnessed a miracle and recovered
her eyesight! She kept her promise and started
painting, her paintings reflecting the beauty
within her. She is a huge believer of spirituality
and devoted herself to spiritual practices, where
would often visit the Himalayas! On the path
to spirituality, she discovered her oneness with
the universe and thoroughly enjoyed her time
in forests and caves, being one with nature.
Frequently she would go into silent retreat for
months at a time. Her art became a form of
meditation for her.
To be a beautiful creator you need to let go
of control. As human beings, we are often
conditioned to control our emotions and our
lives, Martha’s paintings instead tell of her
surrender to
nature and
the universe.
Her period
of blindness
created
new neural
pathways in her
brain and she
incorporates
the sound and feel of an environment into her work. She has
embraced the flow of life and in doing so has become a beautiful creator.
Please do visit www.painterofdelight.com to view her paintings and be inspired.

Why
Etiquette
matters!
With people quite occupied in their busy lives
and running to catch up with a fast paced life,
basics like manners and etiquette may seem like
an old-fashioned notion. In this day and age, the
question arises if a seemingly tiny thing like eti-
quette really matters. I say, YES, YES, IT
DOES!
There is a popular saying,
“Good manners will open doors
that the best education cannot”
~ Clarence Thomas
The importance of etiquette
is up there, as it defines a civil
mode of human interaction
with each other. Good Etiquette
is all about putting your finest
self forward and putting others
at ease. Like a candle that serves
its true function only when
lit, etiquette will make you
glow and rise to show your full
Nancy Katyal
Founder,
Image consultant & Soft
skills Coach
@ ThePerfectYou!

potential and your finest self to the outside world.
We, humans, are all hard-wired for connection, and good etiquette is the cornerstone of being able to
make a lasting first impression that will help you to effortlessly connect with people.
When I talk about etiquette, I am not just
limiting it to ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’ or
teaching children, how to address elders as
‘Mr.’ or ‘Mrs.’
Good etiquette is about effectively
managing your body language, plus
extending courtesy and empathy towards
others.
Basic mannerisms like covering your
face when sneezing, washing your hands
before handling food, perfecting the
art of a handshake, eating with your
mouth closed, wearing a deodorant, and
showering regularly etc are the essentials
and I would encourage you to make them part of your daily life.

Next, comes differentiating etiquette behaviours around extending empathy and compassion like -
when we mute the phone in restaurants or queue at the bank or abide the road rules, wait patiently
for people to finish their sentence and not interrupt or to extend help to someone tugging their heavy
bags. These are some example of individual gestures, seemingly small, but add up to something big.
These will help you
gain respect and
help you stand out
amongst your peers
and colleagues.
People are inspired
by good behaviour
and perfect
etiquette, they relate
and connect with a
person of decorum.
The case I am trying
to make is that
we really do need
to take a positive
interest in good
manners and enjoy
the true aesthetics
of living, and at the same time winning the cooperation of others.
You will realise that with good etiquette under your belt, you will be able to dignify yourself and
others and contribute to overall social wellbeing by setting an example that others can emulate.

DON’T
QUIT, FOR
YOU ARE
NOT A
FAILURE,
UNTIL
YOU FAIL
TO TRY!!!!
Connecting People
By Nutan Dandekar
T
ucked away in
the wooded
neighbourhood
of NIBM Rd, Pune is a
quaint little school, that
caters to the needs of
specially-abled children,
who are Down’s Syndrome,
Autistic, slow learners, or
have learning disabilities,
attention deficit children
with multiple disabilities.
Little Angels School was
established in Mumbai
in 2002, by Mr Jehangir
Afshari. His vision was
to help differently abled
children & adults achieve
their full potential and
mainstream them into
society. The main school
in Bandra, Mumbai, caters
to Academics, Functional,
and Life Enrichment &
Vocational Skills. They also
have a Training Centre in
Lonavala – ‘Little Angels
Kingdom’ (LAK) started
in 2007, where they take
the students for 1 or more
days, depending on their
capabilities, to train them
in ADL (activities of daily
living) skills and also give
them an opportunity to
live independently, away

from their families and enjoy their own space and also allow the parents to get a chance to
enjoy their space and get quality “ME” time.
Parents of differently-abled children in Pune who heard glowing reports of the school
in Mumbai, persuaded Mr Jehangir to start a similar set up in Pune. The Pune branch at
NIBM-Undri Road, started in June 2013, and has been going from strength to strength in its
operations.
Ms Swati Parkash, is the Head Coordinator of the Pune Branch and is assisted by a team
of 6 teaching staff, 3 non-teaching & 1 extracurricular activity staff. With 48 students and
6 classrooms, the school takes care of the children from 9:30am to 2:30pm. The classes
are divided into different categories. For the above 18-year-olds, there is the Vocational
Class, a high functioning group, which does basic National Institute of Open Schooling
(NIOS) level, then there are 2 classes that do functional academics and a lower level group
that learns academics as per IQ and individual functionality. The school also has Extra
Curricular Activities such as Basketball, Judo/Karate, Yoga, Skating, Music and Dance to
channelize their hyperactivity.

Outings to malls and restaurants to enhance their social skills and mainstream them
into society, in-house celebrations like Annual Day & Sports Day, the concept of
celebrating different festivals and cultures of India are all part of the activities that
the children participate in. Twice a year, children also visit the Little Angels Kingdom
(LAK) for multiple training programmes to enhance their various skills.

Mr Jehangir has gone one step ahead and given a chance to, two high functioning
adults Dhaval with Down’s syndrome and Rishab a slow learner to assist his staff at
the school and both boys receive a small stipend for their efforts. They both are role
models for the parents, staff and children.
It is very heartening to see the selfless efforts of the staff, they help children
achieve their full potential and also counsel the parents to accept their children.
Acceptance is the key factor that will help these children bloom into healthy young
independent individuals.
The combined efforts of all will help these Angels achieve their goals…….

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We all want to look good, but do
we really take the effort towards our
appearance in today’s fast world?
Sometimes we have our best looking
days and sometimes we find ourselves
struggling to look decent. Why does
this happen? Probably, because we do
not give the much needed time and
attention towards our appearance.
And what happens next, we don’t feel
confident, we are not ourselves, we
tend to lose focus on our work and we
constantly worry about our appearance,
and at the end of the day, we are not
in a very good mood! However, on
the other hand, on our best-looking
days, we feel confident, you are more
productive, social, and confident,
our day runs smoothly, and finally at
the end of the day, we feel good. Our
thoughts, emotions, and actions are,
all linked with our appearance. It’s a
CYCLE!
As said by Judith Rasband , the master
of Image Consulting , “The way you
LOOK affects, the way you THINK
,the way you FEEL , the way you ACT
or BEHAVE and then the way others
REACT or RESPOND to you.” It all
starts from your APPEARANCE!
THE POWER
OF
APPEARANCE
By Shreya Patharkar
(Style Expert)
shreya@carizmagazine.com

How does appearance help you achieve
success?
To be successful first you need to get an
opportunity. After getting the opportunity, you
need to perform with the knowledge and skills
you have, and keep gaining new knowledge,
experience, and skills. However, getting an
opportunity is the kick-start towards your
success and is completely dependent on your
FIRST IMPRESSION!
Your First Impression depends upon the
confidence you carry, your communication skills,
your education, knowledge and experience.
But there is something that communicates a lot
about you besides the ones mentioned above,
YOUR APPEARANCE!
When you walk in for an interview or a meeting,
your Appearance communicates first. Without
even having any verbal conversation people
make a perception about you in their minds
only by looking at you. Based on that perception

they will form an impression
about you and then will further
assess you considering your
communication skills, experience,
and knowledge. It all starts from
your APPEARANCE again!
Your appearance not only includes
your clothing but also includes
your grooming, body language,
and etiquette. It is very important
that your appearance is in harmony
with your verbal communication
and it works for you and not
against you.
So, as you all now know that it all starts from your
APPEARANCE, start taking efforts towards it and make
looking good a lifestyle, and not only a habit as it will
help you towards your success.
Dress to look successful and success will follow YOU!

Hit or Myth ?
Lose your fat, and win your confidence back,
from the best in the industry, Fitness expert,
Nawaz Modi Singhania!
There are so many myths & misconceptions floating around in the fitness industry today that
cloud a consumer’s vision & naturally hamper their ability to reach their optimum potential
levels of fitness and health. Through today’s article, I’m hoping to set some of these notions right.
You may have heard of a few of the following, and even fallen prey to some, yourself.

• The harder I workout, the more fat I’ll burn.
Sorry, but if you’ve been working yourself to the bone, you aren’t burning fat. For fat loss,
one must stick to working out at moderate intensities for approximately 30- 45 minutes,
& not at a very high intensity. In other words, one must remain in one’s fat burning zone/
target heart rate/ training zone. This can be done in various ways. Keeping a tab on your
pulse is one way of doing it. Speak to your trainer about working out your individual target
heart range. Without this range the knowledge of how to implement it, one may be burning
other sources of energy like glycogen, quick energy, etc, rather than mainly stored body fats.
So, if fat & inch loss is a goal, you would be wasting a lot of time, effort, & possibly money,
by overworking, & only end up being very disappointed.
• The more I sweat, the more fat I burn.
Not true. Water loss is NOT fat loss, & sweat is only water loss! Burning fat & sweating
often go hand in hand, & are therefore confused as being one & the same thing. However,
excessive water loss through sweat can be very harmful, as it can lead to dehydration, heat
exhaustion & even heat strokes in extreme cases. Water loss hampers the ability to continue
any form of cardiovascular exercise as the body overheats, & is unable to effectively get rid
of this heat build-up.
Let me explain via an analogy. For our purpose, imagine a car to be the human body. The
radiator in a car can be compared to our water stores, while the fuel tank can be related
to our fat stores. When the radiator is low on water, the car overheats & performance is
impaired. When the radiator is completely out of water, the car will stall on you. This has
nothing whatsoever to do with the fuel tank (burning fat, in our case). So, to confuse our
fuel tank (fat stores) with our radiator (fat stores) would be absurd.
The myth of Steam Rooms are based on the same theory. After sweating it out in a steam
room, your inches & weight will have certainly dropped, but this loss is only water loss, not
fat loss, & it’s only very temporary. As soon as you drink water again, it’s going to go straight
back to where it cam from, & weight & inch-wise, you’ll be back to where you started! While
steams & saunas have other health benefits, fat loss certainly isn’t one of them. To facilitate
fat loss, one must drink water before, during & after exercise to remain well hydrated, or else
you’ll just end up exhausted & unable to continue with your exercise programme.
• Electrical muscle stimulators will get me to lose fat & inches immediately!
Electrical muscle stimulators, when placed on specific muscle groups, discharge a small
electrical current, causing the muscle to contract. While these devices might help in injury
rehabilitation, they don’t do anything for loss of body fat/ inches. Due to the stimuli,
temporarily the muscles contract, but relax soon after, having one return back to square one.

Nawaz Modi Singhania

• Exercise is one sure way to
lose all the excess fat & weight
that you want.
Many factors such as
genetics, body type or frame,
dietary habits & intake, etc,
influence weight & fat loss.
There is a wide variation
in how different people
respond to the same training
programme. Each person’s
development of strength &
endurance may vastly vary
from the next. All people will
not lose the same amount
of fat & weight while on the
same programme. So it’s
important not to try &
compete with anyone else.
Work at being the best that
you can be!
• It can’t be harmful or have
any side effects as it’s herbal &
therefore totally natural; there
are no chemicals or drugs in
it (in reference to certain diet
pills, fat burners, & appetite
suppressants).
Totally natural? So is snake
venom & poison ivy! Just
because it’s not man-made
& found in nature’s bounty,
doesn’t mean it isn’t harmful!
Don’t kid yourself! Take a
closer look!
• Once I stop working out,
I’ll end up putting on double
the weight I began with!
Not true! What will happen is
that your body composition
will change. In other words,
when one is working out, the
fat vs. muscle ratio improves.
Stored body fat decreases,
while muscle tone increases.
When one discontinues any
form of exercise, fat loss is
frozen, & while your inches
remain the same, but muscle
tone decreases.
That’s the way it is with
muscle- you either use it, or
lose it! In fact, one’s weight
on the weighing scales will
drop as muscle tone decreases
since muscle is heavier
& denser than fat. This is
provided your dietary habits
remain reasonable. If not, get
ready to watch all that hard
work go down the drain!
So eat sensibly- the gates of
paradise are narrow!
• Diet pills that suppress the
appetite is one sure way of
knocking those extra kilos off.
These ought to be avoided
entirely. They usually
contain a stimulant such as
amphethetamine. Firstly,
the effect of the drug is
temporary, & so the rate of
fat/ weight reduction tapers
off with time. Secondly, these
can cause insomnia, high
blood pressure, dizziness,
headaches & more serious
complications. They are very
addictive as well.
So while you’re on the right
track, don’t start off with all
the wrong ideas!
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Pune: To emphasize Hyatt’s focus on its
rich culinary heritage, the third season of
“Hyatt Culinary Challenge - people cooking
for people” kickstarted this month. In Pune,
it was hosted by The Hyatt, Pune, Kalyani
Nagar.
It was a fun-filled event as some of city’s
top corporate honchos came together to
support the combined initiative with SMILE
Foundation – Hyatt’s partner NGO in India.
Each participant had 90 minutes to prepare
and showcase their recipes. They were paired
with a child from SMILE Foundation to help
execute the recipe. Judges for the show were
Corina B Manuel, Regional Editor - Femina,
Vidhya Tiwari, Editor-in-chief - CARIZ
Magazine, Varun Khanna - Partner and Co-
Founder of Food Prowl - and Sumit Kumar,
General Manager, Hyatt, Pune.
The Hyatt Culinary Challenge

After the cook off, a special dance
performance by a talented group of children
set the mood right for the participants and
the guests. Sharing his excitement about
the success of the show, Sumit said, “I’m
very glad to see such a great turnout and
excited participants. Being hoteliers we
understand what goes into the preparation
and presentation of food however seeing our
participants put in so much effort speaks
volumes about their passion for
cooking. Hyatt Pune is a hotel
known for excitement and fun
and that’s what we showcased at
this event.”
The winner of the preliminary
round was Ayan Dutta, General
Manager, Maersk, who will now
go for the finale to be held at
Hyatt Regency Chandigarh in
November.
LtoR- Sumit Kumar, GM - HYATT PUNE, Ayan Dutta- Winner, Varun Khanna, Corina B Manuel and Vidhya Tiwari.

Being held across 13 cities
in India, The Hyatt Culinary
Challenge was conceptualized
as a unique event that will
bring together individuals
from the corporate realm on a
common platform where they
could showcase their culinary
expertise and passion for food
in an interactive culinary
event.
Alongside the preliminary
round in Pune, Hyatt
India Culinary Challenge
preliminary rounds will
also be held in Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa,
Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai and Raipur this month and the finale will be held
at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh.
The Hyatt Culinary Challenge, contestants with children from The Smile Foundation.

SUNBURN
DRESSING!By Ravina Sachdev
And It’s Sunburn
Time! Let’s get your
looks and outfits in
order as the festival
is just around the
corner. So, this time
it’s Pune and our
Sunburn Dressing
Ideas list will help
you get the style
statement just right
for this music fest.
Shorts
The word shorts and sunburn probably
go hand in hand. It does not matter
what type of shorts you want to sport-
ripped, high waist, short shorts. You just
cannot go wrong with a pair of shorts
for sunburn.
Crop top
You don’t need us telling you that a crop
top paired with shorts would be conve-
nient and uber cool at the same time.
Pair a sheer crop top with a pair of denim
shorts and you’re good to go.
Day dresses
If you aren’t a huge fan of the above, you
could try your hand at the day dresses.
Kimono
Fashion kimonos add the final touch to your
outfits and complete the look. When done right,
it certainly makes a style statement.
Maxi Dresses
Afraid of showing some skin? Worry not, we’ve
got you covered. Maxi dresses provide the ulti-
mate solution for staying modest and looking
chic at the same time. However, if you’re on the
shorter side, do not opt for dresses 3 to 4 inches below the knee as it
might tend to make you look shorter.

Playsuits
Playsuits are always a good idea. Not only do they look sassy
and stylish but they are also really convenient. Team it up
with the right belt and you have a
winner.
Jumpsuit
Not only do they look uber cool,
but they are also super com-
fortable to party in. Throw on a
leather jacket or a funky hat and
you’re good to go.
Shift Dresses
Shift dresses are ideal to pair ac-
cessories or layer clothing with.
They provide the perfect base.
Pick a Boho shift dress and style
it up with some funky capes and
jewellery and top it off with a
chic hat.
High waist pants
Nothing screams fun more than
a pair of high waist pants paired
with a dainty Bralette. Team it up with some long chains
and gladiators and there is nothing stopping you.
Oversized Military Jackets
Add oodles of drama by pairing
this sassy jacket over a dress or some
shorts. Not only will it up your style
game, but also keep you warm on those
December chilly nights!
Coordinates or co-ords
Weary thinking of some suitable
bottoms for your favourite blouse? Or
tired of finding the right uppers for
your go-to pair of denim? Fear not, ignore the long searches for
the soul mate pair, by buying co-ords!

Fringe
Any fringe is a good idea in music shows. If you are scared to experiment
with fringe clothing, then you could become a member of the fringe club,
by carrying fringe detail bags or belts! Yes, you do have fringe belts too!
Boots
Boots would be the best idea for sunburn.
If you aren’t a fan of boots, then you could
stick to gladiator sandal flats or some detailed
flat. Ditch the heels as you’d be standing in a
crowded arena for a long time.
Gladiators
Gladiators are a one stop solution for looking music festy and at the same
time playing comfortable.
Headgears
Headgears are a major hit at all music fests.
You could play it safe by adding a delicate
tiara on your head.
Boho Jewellery
Just three words, ladies, STACK
IT UP. Now is the time to show off
every piece of jewellery sitting on
your dressing table for the past two years. Stacking off some boho
themed jewellery pieces will instantly get you a thumbs up.
Flash tattoos
No, we are not
suggesting you
go get inked for
the event; we’re merely suggesting you take help of
temporary flash tattoos. They look uber cool and
instantly give off those Free-Spirited vibes. You don’t
have to get a lot of it on your body, even one or two
on your shoulder or hand would suffice.

The Biker
brotherhood!!!!
For the first time ever in India,
Superbikes were allowed
inside a Restaurant for the love
of bike riding and MOTOGP.
Bikers with their Superbikes,
like Ducati, Benelli, Triumph,
Honda CBRs, Suzuki, Kawasaki
and Royal Enfield were present .
Riders had a great time cheering
for their favourite MOTOGP
rider, usually it is said “Take
your Date on a ride” but in
this case, the phrase changed
to “Bring your Ride on a Date”
and “Movie Date” changed to
“MOTOGP Date”.
Bikers, Kamal Sachdev, Mayur Sakpal, Rahul
Patil, Ravi Aitwade, Daniel Dorabjee Ashwin
Deshpande at The MOTOGP Event in Pune.
Nitish Kamdar with Varun Shah

Anchor Nitish Kamdar along with Varun
Shah of Yellow Patch Events conceptualised
this event purely for the Bike Riders
Community in the city of Pune, where in
Super Bikers actually rode their bike inside
the Deccan Harvest Restaurant in Magarpatta
City. With their beasts parked next to their
seats, they enjoyed the Live Screening of the
last race of MOTOGP with the scrumptious
food and delicious mocktails (They
don’t drink during their rides as a health
precaution- Thumb Rule). The Riders and
the event planners are hoping to make this a
yearly event.
Boys and their Superbikes!

UK’s
biggest gym
chain,
BodyPower,
launches
first Indian
franchise!
Pune: BodyPower, one of UK’s leading brands in
gym, fitness equipment and exhibitions brings to
India it first exclusive studio gym set up to Pune.
The swanky studio located in Salunkhe Vihar saw
a grand opening on November 16 with some of the
top Indian and international body building athletes
and celebrities gracing the event.
Owner of Pune BodyPower franchise, Imran
Shaikh, is extremely excited to be the first to bring
to India the concept of a BodyPower studio gym. “I
had visited the UK BodyPower exhibition back in
2014 where I saw this concept created at a booth,
but that time the team wasn’t planning to expand
globally apart from UK itself. In 2016, the concept
launched in India and that’s how I grabbed the
L to R - Imran Shaikh, Nick Orton & Martyn Ford

opportunity to introduce it in my
home city. “I have combined my
profession of designing buildings and
passion for body-building to now
designing great bodies,” laughed the
architect-turned-fitness enthusiast
Imran.S
The event witnessed some of the
biggest names in athletics and in
bodybuilding including Martyn
Ford - Hollywood actor and body-
builder more popularly known as
‘The Nightmare’, Jase Robinson -
Calisthenics expert, Pawan Shetty
- Mr World, Matty Alwell - World
Champion Body Builder, Jaco - Mr World and Juan Smith-Physique athlete.
The event kickstarted with a roadshow with the crowd all packed with enthusiasm, followed by a
grand Puneri welcome where the athletes were honoured with a Puneri Pagdi. This set the mood
just right for the power-packed launch where the muscle men inaugurated the equipments by
doing an intense workout.
The occasion also brought the BodyPower CEO Nick
Orton and the Marketing Director Ollie Upton. Nick
Orton said, “Our overall objective is to inspire people
to lead a fitter and healthier life. We have received
such an overwhelming response from India. We are
into various exhibitions and events and are delighted
to have joined hands with Imran Shaikh to open the
first franchise in India. Pune is a great city and it
always feels great to come here.”
About BodyPower:
Started in 2009 in UK, BodyPower has grown into the
most celebrated and comprehensive fitness brand in
the recent times. BodyPower believes in training their
clients with individualized, evidence based workouts,
supervised by experienced and friendly personal
trainers. They understand that people now, are living
very busy lives and thus, the workouts are safe,
efficient and effective, and designed to get results.
In addition to individual training sessions, the
studios offer specialized forms of training for clients
with specific requirements like athletic training,
strength training, weight loss with their mission to
put muscles on a mission.

Hello
December!!!By Riti Taherbhoy
riti@carizmagazine.com

The countdown to 2017 is on, and I know
you’ve been waiting for this!!!
As always, December is a transitional month, but
particularly this year. According to numerology,
2016 is a 9-year, representing the completion
of a 9-year cycle. The trend for the entire year
has been one of release and completion. Almost
everyone I speak with is experiencing some type
of wrap up, ending and significant change in their
life flow and circumstances.
There’s a special magic to December, as many of
us find ourselves being merry with family and
friends, although do keep in mind the move from
December to January is powerful. We’re tying
up loose ends now, deciding what we want to
take with us into the new year, as we now have a
chance to shed the things, people, old habits and
addictions that have been dragging us down.
Take the time to acknowledge how far you have
come over the last 9 years; reflect on your lessons,
forgive, let go, embrace the wisdom gained and be
GRATEFUL for all the joyous moments in your
life. In doing so, you will transcend the need to
repeat old patterns, habits and begin a brand new
cycle of growth being aware and conscious of a
new beginning.
A very happy, prosperous and joyous new year to
you all!

LEENA THADANI (Features Writer)
Grew up between her home in Lagos, Nigeria and boarding school in
India. Her engaging and vivacious personality shines through in her
art and in her writing. She is an exuberant traveller and her joie de
vivre is infectious and spills over into every sphere of her life. Leena,
is currently trying to be the best possible version of herself, inviting
all she meets to get out of their comfort zone and tag along for the
ride.
Connect with her: leena@carizmagazine.com
RITI BHATIA
Gifted since birth with spiritual insights from the divine realms,
RITI TAHERBHOY, is a Spiritual life coach, Energy Reader,
Energy Healer, Angel Therapist (Angel Card Reader, Angel
Healer), Auto-writer, a Medium and a Numerologist. She is also
into Entity clearing and Pendulum Dousing.
Connect with her: riti@carizmagazine.com
FaceBook: Lightworker Riti Taherbhoy
SONIA MALANI(Features Editor)
A learning consultant by profession and a writer by passion, she
believes we are all on a journey to discover ourselves! When she is
not lost in life’s existential dilemmas, you`ll find her gushing about
all things literature. A full time daydreamer, she takes to exploring
cinema, culture and travel to escape the mundane, meet SONIA
MALANI, Features Editor, CARIZ.
Connect with her: sonia@carizmagazine.com
NUTAN DANDEKAR
With her rich background in jewellery designing and
experience in the travel industry. She’s the entrepreneur who
brought the cocktail couture concept of New York, Paris &
Italy to Pune. Besides being a fashionista, Nutan, has also
penned a beautiful book about her son, Dhaval, titled –
“Growing up with Down’s... Raising a Special Child.”
An avid follower of Angel therapy, her interests also include
alternate therapies like Reiki, Chakra healing & Angel card
reading.
CARIZ Contributers

ROHAN DANGE(Special Features Writer)
A Corporate trainer by profession, Rohan is also a Freelance
writer, and a Teacher.
Connect with him: rohan@carizmagazine.com
MANIKA SAXENA (Special Features Writer)
A Sales person by profession but truly a traveler ,reader and a sports
freak, Manika, cannot travel without a book in her hand, nor can she
spend a month without any active sports!
A social person with a deep love of nature, on her bucket list is, to travel
and see as many beautiful places she can!
Connect with her: manika@carizmagazine.com
ROOPAM BANSOD(Photographer)
A commercial fashion photographer, specializing in people and fashion
photography with a style consisting of colorful and glamorous imagery.
SHREYA PATHARKAR(Style Expert)
With a Bachelors degree from Australia, a Diploma in Business
Management, Singapore Shreya is an internationally certified Image
Consultant and Stylist from the Conselle Institute of Image Management,
USA. She established the Forever Image Consultancy in the year 2014, when
she was only 21 years of age and the youngest Image Consultant in India and
UAE.

RAVINA SACHDEV
With Bachelors Degree in Fashion Communication from SOFT, Ravina
is a writer, fashion stylist and a social media blogger
PRIYANKA NEGI
Has been in the beauty industry as a professional makeup artist for over a
year now. During this period she has worked on numerous fashion shoots
& Fashion editorials. She also is an established bridal makeup artist. She
recently started her beauty blog “The Flawless Factory”!

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