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Most Enriching Way to Spend Sunday with your Child

2011-01-10T20:41:00.013-05:00

Published in Parent & Child Magazine, Singapore Time is the most precious thing you own. Most parents nowadays work so many hours that by the time they get home, make dinner, clean up, and make sure the kids are completing homework, no one has time to think about playing games. It is important to spend ‘quality time’ with your child. So weekends are recommended for family togetherness and game

Walkaway… from family, love, values?

2010-11-09T19:33:00.001-05:00

(New York, NY – September 17, 2010) The first Indian-American director since the renowned Mira Nair to have a pan U.S. release, Shailja Gupta’s debut feature film Walkaway (2010) will hit theatres on October 29, 2010 through Reliance Cinemas at 26 screens across 18 cities.Walkaway is an English-language, independent American film, made with Bollywood flair and influences A light and humorous

Doll arrangements in homes during Dussera

2010-10-17T20:25:00.032-04:00

Navratri, the nine-night festival, celebrates Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswathi in South India. Kolu (also written as Golu) doll arrangement is an essential part of the celebration. The origin of the word Kolu can be traced to Tamil Kolu or Telegu Koluvai, which means a sovereign sitting in his royal court.The concept of arranging the Navratri dolls on the planks depicts

DIY flower garlands, lamps and colorful cushions

2010-10-17T19:36:00.034-04:00

It is said that the decoration of a house reveals the soul of the homeowner. So while decorating your home, keep an eye on the color and textures to complement your style. Flower Garlands You can make beautiful floral garlands, popularly known as Torans to give a warm welcome to your guests. Traditional Torans are made of mango leaves and marigold flowers, giving a fresh and authentic look.

How to tailor your décor to your personality

2010-10-15T12:50:00.013-04:00

Your home is your pride and joy, where you spend a great deal of time with loved ones; it is an extension of who you are. But does it actually reflect your personality? This year, make Akshay Tritiya fill it with things that are important to you and make you happy. One of the most auspicious days of the Vedic calendar, commencing a new venture on Akshay Tritiya guarantees lasting success and

Shehnaai Unveils High Fashion in Downtown

2010-03-18T07:35:00.000-04:00

Shehnaai Couture hosted their Bridal Couture Season Preview at their chic Manhattan studio on Friday, March 5th. Drawing in fashion aficionados, nine of India’s best couturiers collaborated with stylist and owner Shirin Vinayak, to bring out a new collection for the Spring Season. Almost 200 brides and vendors toasted their Cosmopolitans over the brio of ensembles which everyone agreed, has

Bollywood stars descend on stage to bring you a hilarious comedy play - The Blue Mug play

2010-02-19T09:06:00.000-05:00

A comical theatrical sketch, The Blue Mug play is set to reshape the experience of dramatics across the world. After scintillating performance in ‘Wake Up Sid!’, Konkona Sen Sharma comes on stage in this rib-tickling comedy play with Ranvir Shorey, Vinay Pathak, Rajat Kapoor, Sheeba Chadha & Munish Bharadwaj. Mediasphere, a leading marketing and event management firm along with their partner

Rouge Assassin on the Floor

2009-09-25T09:24:00.000-04:00

Living Legend Dharmendra in his own style striding the ramp at Sahil Collections fashion show offered an interesting twist to the Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation Fundraiser dinnerSeptember 21st New York: The Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation's 28th Annual Fundraising Dinner on September 20, 2009 at Marriott Long Island, New York was a brimful evening of glamour, opulence and extravagance.

The Kaleidoscopic portraits of the Sikh community sparked a new perspective at the Sikh International Film Festival

2009-09-22T11:04:00.000-04:00

A tribute to the immigrant experience, the Sikh International Film Festival on September 18-19, 2009 promoted the Sikh and Punjabi culture and heritage. While the two-day festival encapsulated Sikh history, art and politics in films by independent filmmakers, the closing night gala at the opulent Ciprani on Wall Street was a heady mix, shimmering in stardom with presence of renowned personalities

Kolkata vexations travel to Toronto

2009-09-16T10:31:00.000-04:00

Samrat Chakrabarti who plays Krishna in The Waiting City is centre stage at the Toronto International Film FestivalOn September 17, at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, Samrat Chakrabarti will walk the red carpet for the gala premiere of ‘The Waiting City’. A charming and multi-faceted actor, in the movie, Samrat portrays the character of Krishna, a hotel-worker who befriends

Sikh International Film Festival 2009 -- Turbanology New York Style!

2009-09-11T09:16:00.002-04:00

NEW YORK, NY - The Sikh Community is identifiable by their colorful turbans that can be seen in every borough of the modern world capital -- New York City. Sikh turbans have taken on a new meaning in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy. Many people mistook Sikhs for terrorists because of their turban and as a result, they have been victims of hate crimes. This emanated the need for an organization

MediaMorphosis Inc. Founded Ethnic Online Network, a One-Stop Ethnic Marketplace

2009-06-18T12:59:00.002-04:00

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - June 18, 2009) - A technology platform for exclusive ethnic marketing -- Ethnic Online Network -- launched by MediaMorphosis Inc. targets an online ethnic population of over 200 million worldwide."Ethnic Online Network will provide clients with a trend-setting platform to reach specific target audiences online by setting parameters of geo-target, lifestyle and

Becoming a celebrity in 30 days

2009-06-16T16:38:00.002-04:00

In the era bygone, publicists were primarily responsible for the success of newly-discovered movie artists and pop stars. After pumping in millions of dollars for promotion, the success most of them had can hardly be described as well-deserved. But in this age of new media, you neither have to put up the glitz, nor dole out the moolah for a personal manager to help you gain stardom. All you need

Rupa & April Fishes kindle magic in the South Bay on May 9

2009-05-09T02:34:00.002-04:00

Bring out your flip flops, dab on some sunscreen, and get ready to welcome summertime with groovy gypsy folk music. San Francisco-based band Rupa and the April Fishes will present an unforgettable evening that transcends geographical boundaries and aims to unite through the common language of music. The concert is a benefit to support Maitri, a non-profit organization providing for South Asian

2009-04-13T12:24:00.007-04:00

As published on New York Times - www.tinyurl.com/lufthansanytimesLufthansa Launches Indian Wedding Celebration Campaign With Designer Manish MalhotraPublished: April 13, 2009NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/13/09 -- Wedding bells ring louder each day as the season for wedlock begins. This union will exude class as two style icons, Manish Malhotra and Lufthansa Airlines, ally for a wedding

Website Launch - Internal & External Communication

2008-03-18T08:59:00.003-04:00

Client CommunicationIteamic today introduces its revamped website.The close partnership that Iteamic has nurtured with its clients is illustrated with the nature concept of a relationship between the flower and bee. Each relies equally on the other for its growth and success. Iteamic shares and values this partnership with all its clients and employees.The Iteamic site has a fresh navigation

UAE lacks psychiatric care systems

2008-02-14T23:51:00.001-05:00

Mental health issues are one of the main causes of suicide in the productive youth of UAE. According to Dr Ian Smith, President of mental health affairs in UAE, “One in four will get a mental illness at some point in their lifetime”.Development of primary care system in psychiatry has been extremely slow in UAE. Patients cannot access medication as all drugs are classified under the same umbrella

Ticketless air travel in Middle East

2008-02-14T23:47:00.002-05:00

Arab Airlines’ provides the lowest prices for air tickets in Middle East. Based on a low cost model of per single flight, customers can conveniently book tickets online, getting the lowest price even during peak season.“Every airline controls their airfare and not the taxes,” said David Jones, CEO, Arab Airlines explaining on how this model works, “As demand increases, so does the price.” Prices

The Height of Cool

2007-11-01T13:57:00.000-04:00

Cafe BeatTravelogueThe Height of CoolIt’s third highest, so it tries harder. The icy peaks of Kanchenjunga are only one of Sikkim’s many charms. The other major plus: no pesky tourists for miles around. Except you.When it gets right down to it, who are we? And why are we here? And where would we rather be? The last one’s easy and it might help answer the other two: we’d rather be warming our toes

On a Budget, in Dubai

2007-06-15T14:16:00.000-04:00

June 2007whats on - Wine-N-Dine The moment you set foot in Dubai, the grandeur of the city awes. The shiny and glitzy glass and metal facades which form the cityscape can leave a newcomer dazzled and wide-eyed. But the City of Gold does not demand its visitors to pay the toll in gold. You can enjoy all its facets – sights, shopping and eating out – on a restricted budget and yet return with a

Pondicherry - The French Connection

2007-03-15T07:49:00.000-04:00

March 2007whats on - GetawayPondicherry The French ConnectionSights are manifold, from pastel-coloured churches to bright temple towers; Joan of Arc's heavenward gaze vies with the tall carved pillars from Gingee at the seafront; cricket competes with petanque.Pondicherry, a confluence of spiritual aura, French colonial heritage and Tamil culture, is one of the few surviving union territories

Shack Up!

2007-02-15T13:26:00.000-05:00

USP AgeWhat's On - Wine-N-DineIf you are yearning for the soft sands of Goa just head for 100ft Road, Indiranagar to shack up at The Beach. This restaurant will instantly transport you to the sultry beaches of Goa – sand, ocean, coconut grooves, et al.Designed like a Goan shack, you feel at ease the moment you step in. The first things you notice are the lush bamboos which stand tall, blocking

Go Gizmo

2007-02-09T23:34:00.000-05:00

Boys have always loved toys, but girls aren’t behind in the game either. And they do it with panache. Here is a low-down on the must-have gadgets which will enhance your style-quotient instantly.A book which doesn't run out of paper and a pen out of ink. No wizardry required for modern-day iball Digital Notepad on which you can draw or make notes. It holds up to 150 pages of handwritten notes

Rock of all Ages

2006-03-15T01:21:00.000-05:00

CityInfoBangaloreCover StoryRock of all AgesDiamonds are a girl's best friendA journey into the glimmering world of Damas will leave you breathless. At the stunning range, of course, but also at who’s shopping. 10,000 sq ft of dazzling gold and diamonds shaped into one of the country’s largest collections of jewellery, caters not just to bridal parties and platinum couples, but also to teenagers

Gone in 6 Days

2006-03-01T09:07:00.000-05:00

080Zone In Zone OutFeatureGone in 6 DaysYou may have missed the good deals, but don’t miss the last flight out this summer!With March bounding into view, another scorching summer with an increasingly restless family looms. But before you curse your globe-trotting neighbour and turn resignedly Ooty-wise, consider this: it’s not too late in the year for an impromptu foreign trip. No such thing, you

Tattoo Me, Mark Me, Brand Me

2006-03-01T07:33:00.000-05:00

Cafe BeatCover StoryTattoo Me, Mark Me, Brand Me“Women have a higher threshold for pain. It’s generally men who scream while getting tattooed.” Want to profess undying love for your partner? Or want to make a style statement, which will last you a lifetime? Then get yourself marked for life – get yourself a tattoo.Tattoos have steadily gained popularity in the last decade – a trend that shows

The World's First Diet Whisky

2006-02-01T05:26:00.000-05:00

CityInfoMumbaiCover StoryThe World's First Diet Whisky McDowell’s DietMate will arrest the urge to over indulge in eating. And thus keep your cholesterol under control“Drinking alcohol makes me fat.” Health conscious Mumbai-ites have long restrained themselves from drinking. But what is a party if you have no alcohol flowing? The growing concerns about weight and obesity among alcohol

Vie Fi

2006-01-15T12:50:00.000-05:00

CityInfoMumbaiGourmet PickVie Fi“Our chefs create unique dishes, you will not find anywhere else in Mumbai.”If you’re looking for a good meal in an exotic ambience, Vie’s the place to be.. The food has rare constituents and alluring flavours from the Mediterranean.As you enter the lounge, you are greeted with a sprawling wooden deck, which extends onto a glass landing. This rolls straight onto

A Twist In The Tale

2006-01-15T12:41:00.000-05:00

CityInfoMubaiCover StoryA Twist In The TaleGlobal cuisine goes Asian. At Seijo & The Soul Dish.How about a trip around the world even as you are seated at a restaurant? Seijo & The Soul Dish offers the best of world cuisine. What’s unique about the myraid dishes served here is that each of them have been given a diustinctive South East Asian flavour. Seijo and the Soul Dish is an open air

Rustic Echoes

2006-01-01T12:35:00.000-05:00

CityInfo MumbaiGourmet PickRustic Echoes11 Echoes is designed to create the perfect setting; rustic in design, with strong influences of the Mediterranean.Across the shores of the Arabian Sea, built in a gentle curve, 11 Echoes is an all-new destination for Mumbai’s happening crowd. The restaurant is an eclectic mix of modern European cuisine, great cocktails, pastas and a warm ambience. As

Whisky For Tee

2006-01-01T12:28:00.000-05:00

CityInfoNational Cover StoryWhisky For TeeThe McDowell's Signature Club Golf Championship is India's largest Inter-Clubgolf Event.By Our CorrespondentThe New Sign of Success, McDowell’s Signature has been closely associated with the sought-after sport of golf. Once a niche sport, golf has expanded in its reach and appeal.McDowell’s Signature has fostered its association with golf with McDowell’s

Flit Like A Butterfly, Kick Like A Bull

2005-12-01T16:13:00.000-05:00

080WellnessFeatureFlit Like A Butterfly, Kick Like A BullCardio kickboxing is all the rage these days amongst those seeking more excitement in the daily exercise regimen.Bored with your aerobics class? Looking for a workout that totally kicks butt? Want to increase your stamina, flexibility, and strength while listening to your favourite dance mixes?If this sounds good to you, then cardio

‘Tis The Season To Be Really Cool

2005-12-01T16:00:00.000-05:00

Cover Story 080 - Feature in Cover StoryCityInfo - Dubai & India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata)‘Tis The Season To Be Really CoolWhat will you be gifting this season? Ties? Scarves? Soap on a rope? A toaster that can send emails? Technology does not have to be dull. In fact, after dipping toes into the techno world, you will see why it’s so vital to a man’s existence. Take

Wood Winds

2005-11-28T16:08:00.000-05:00

CityInfo MumbaiGourmet PickWood WindsKarma is one of the very few restaurants, which serve really thin crust pizzas in Mumbai.The entrance is embodied with the word Karma carved into a wooden sun. This is just the beginning of the woodworks at Karma, the pub-cum-lounge in Mumbai.Wood panelled floors, brown textured walls and a wooden bar counter, accompanied with dim lighting and candles make for

Gujarati In-Flight Cuisine

2005-11-15T15:00:00.000-05:00

CityInfoEditI guess I just was not prepared for a journey by train. I mean, gastronomically.If you’re accustomed to flying and to cabin crew bringing out trays of waxen edibles, you forget that you must take food with you on a train.It takes about a day, 24 hours, to get from Bangalore to Mumbai on the Udyan Express and there I was with a croissant, a packet of chips and two cans of Diet

Choose Your Lobsters and Crabs

2005-11-15T13:27:00.000-05:00

CityInfoCover Story, MumbaiWhat You See Is What You GetAt Mahesh Lunch Home, you can choose your lobsters and crabs before it is cooked and served.It may not be a good idea to count your chickens before they are hatched, but you sure can choose your seafood before its served to you. At Mahesh Lunch Home, the seafood of your choice is brought live to your table before it is cooked and served to

Silk Route

2005-11-01T13:11:00.000-05:00

CityInfo, MumbaiCover StoryDress Up Your Home In Silken Splendour This Festive SeasonSvistii, the newest home linen store in the city, has a colourful palette of bedsheets & bedspreads, drapes & duvets for you to choose from.Having carved a niche for itself as the most favoured home interiors store in Bangalore, Svistii recently launched an outlet in Mumbai.The home linen you will find at Svistii

Pondicherry - A Confluence of Cultures

2005-10-06T04:40:00.000-04:00

Pondicherry is a confluence of spiritual aura, French colonial heritage and Tamil culture, creating an ambience not felt anywhere else in India. Pondicherry is a melting pot of varied cultures, all of which come together in this small but varied own.A letter from Pondy Mon ami, I landed in Pondicherry five days ago. Feels like I’ve been transported back in time to a French colony - a

Unwind

2005-10-01T14:20:00.000-04:00

080UnwindShivamani’s high-voltage energy inaugurated the city’s newest music centreAfter creating waves of music in Chennai, Unwind Center has entered Bangalore. The Center is a spot where amateur performers, students and well-known artists will come together to do what they love: Make music. Percussion maestro Shivamani inaugurated the Center, holding the crowd spellbound with his magic on the

Speed Dating

2005-10-01T14:18:00.000-04:00

Café Beat Speed Dating Find out if fast love is the answer to your prayersIn an age of instant messaging, fast cars and even faster broadband speeds, the heart too can’t wait. Speed thrills and love sells. Combine both and you get a super combination of love in the fast lane, aka speed dating. You’ve probably read about it in a magazine or

Tribute to Tradition

2005-10-01T14:09:00.000-04:00

CityInfo, MumbaiCover Story Tribute to TraditionThe conventional Dal Bukhara served in Khurja pottery at the Peshawri has won the restaurant accolades for being the best Indian restaurant in the world.Dal Bukhara, a dish served at The Peshawri, has won the restaurant accolades for being the best Indian restaurant in the world by the US-based Restaurant magazine,

Taking The Atkins Road

2005-09-01T14:35:00.000-04:00

080 The Bangalore Monthly Update Taking The Atkins RoadAll the world’s high on Atkins and low on carbs. Contrary to belief, the Atkins Diet is not a high-protein one but one which eliminates carbohydrates from your dietDr Atkins created his revolutionary diet on the basis of how our body uses energy. When food is consumed, the body first uses up the carbohydrates for

Old World Charm Meets Contemporary Fashion

2005-08-15T14:45:00.000-04:00

CityInfo, Mumbai Cover Story Old World Charm Meets Contemporary FashionFabindia. The Jeero building which houses the store, is more than a 100 years old.If you ask the locals where to buy some trendy cotton or silk clothing, they would answer you in unison, Fabindia at Kala Ghoda. If you ask them where you can see a bit of old world Mumbai, they will say Jeero building. Jeero

Relive 468 Years Within 4 Hours

2005-08-15T14:41:00.000-04:00

CityInfo, Bangalore Cover Story Relive 468 Years Within 4 HoursExperience Victorian Bangalore with Bangalore Walks: The City’s Latest Tourism StopA chilly Bangalore morning, unsure of the walk I was about to undertake, I tugged myself lazily out of bed. Quite sure that no one would turn up this early, I was astonished to see an enthusiastic bunch of people geared up to

Life After Dark

2005-08-01T14:47:00.000-04:00

Café Beat – for Café Coffee Day Life After DarkMidnight drives, all-night parties, gate crashing, call centre execs will do anything for fun as long as there’s no sun.‘Nightlife’ has acquired to a whole new meaning in the last five years. And no, we are not talking only about clubbing zones. We mean life begins at night for Gen X. Not too long ago, graduates fresh

Reporter's Diary

2005-07-15T14:51:00.000-04:00

City Reporter Reporter's Diary My First Week In BangaloreI am not going back home. It's barely been a week and I already love Bangalore. I didn't expect to. Growing up in the economic hub of the country, I had always found life outside Mumbai slow. I first experienced the blues of sluggish life in Delhi, where I spent a long winter in

Marine Drive

2005-05-25T01:23:00.000-04:00

Ariel acrobats. The Naval Parade. Mumbai Marathon. The Marine Drive has enchanted Mumbaikars and tourists alike. Proudly flaunted as the Queens Necklace, innumerable people head towards it after a back-breaking day at work to enjoy the steaming sun sizzle off into the depths of the Arabian Sea. The panoramic view of the Marine Drive has fascinated me as long as I can remember. Awaking each

Journalistic Disposition

2005-05-13T09:58:00.002-04:00

These are some of my views on current mediaBest aspect of being a journalist