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CONTENTS
EDITOR'S NOTE RETAIL THERAPY AUTO AND TECH
PAGE: 03 PAGES: 18-21 PAGES: 45-49
Message from the Editor. Break the norms and be unconventional Everything you need to know about the
with these Indian T-shirt brands that are new iPhone 14!
fun to wear. Also, learn about the most
EVENTS IN TOWN recent local brands that are dominating
PAGE: 05 the market with their coordinated ART AND CULTURE
Plan your month ahead! collections. PAGE: 51-54
Culture Vultures!— This one’s for you.
From cutting-edge, contemporary spots
DUSK TO DAWN to legendary classics of the art world,
PAGE: 22-26 here’s our rundown of 10 of the best art
Single and Ready to Mingle? These are galleries in the country.
popular dating apps that will help you
find the perfect partner.
TRAVEL
PAGES: 56-59
Interesting places, but not for those
who get spooked easily. Check out
some of the famous mysterious
destinations in the country.

INTERIORS
PAGES: 60-62
Meditation is the easiest way to beat
the stress of daily life. We give you
simple tips on how to create meditation
rooms at your house to boost wellness.
TRENDING NOW
PAGES: 06-09
Riding the wave of success, actor
PETS
Dulquer talks about his journey in the FASHION FORWARD PAGES: 64-66
industry. From his equation with his PAGES: 28-30 Play is an essential part of every dog's
father to becoming the most sought- The latest trend that has taken over the life. Find out what types of dog toys
after actor in the country, he gets glam world is evil eye jewelry. Find out help them exercise and strengthen their
candid with Hashtag Magazine. its history and relevance. bond with you.

START UP HEALTH AND WELLNESS


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Swati Upadhyay, the woman behind From ragi benefits to getting fit and
Conçu, one of Hyderabad's most sexy for the upcoming season, we
famous patisserie, discusses her career, capture the latest wellness fads.
the story behind Conçu, culinary trends
in Hyderabad, and much more.

FOOD INC
PAGES: 40-44 STREAMING NOW
Novotel Goa has recently launched PAGES: 67-70
their new Italian meets Goan cuisine India is the third-largest podcast
restaurant, Forno Tinto. This casual listening market in the world with 57.6
Italian dining space serves great million monthly listeners. Not caught on
cocktails and lots more with a twist of to the trend yet? We've compiled a list
FOR A CAUSE Goa's herbs and spices. Hashtag also of the top 10 most popular podcasts.
PAGE: 13-16 gives you the lowdown on Vegan Vogue,
Let’s celebrate Bisexuality Visibility the newest addition to Bengaluru’s
Month by debunking some major myths burgeoning restaurant space whose
with Dr Varuna Srinivasan! vision is to change the way people eat.

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From the
E DITOR Editor
Sinduri Vuppala

Gratitude, Copy Editor


Sheba Joseph
the essence of Contributors
life… Lipika Varma
Canta Dadlaney
Abhishek Dubey
Bindu Gopal Rao
Mahati Salike Mehak Walia
Rashmi Gopal Rao Swati Sucharita
Mallik Thatipalli Dhanush Kumar
There is no better time than Diwali
Nikita Biswas Manisha Pyaraka

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UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENTS
IN TOWN

OCTOBER 2022
Hyderabad's Biggest Navratri
Ram Leela Event
Utsav 2022
One of the oldest venues in the city where the Ram Leela event 4
Oct 2022
takes place on a grand level. Thousands of people gather
around before the final show to witness the Ravan Dahan. The
atmosphere gets electrifying and the crowd gets goosebumps
as they cheer in union with Jai Sri Ram after the Ravan Dahan
is done. After that, the show performers parade the ground to
greet the spectators. It is an amazing event worth experiencing
live.

Date: 5th October 2022.


Venue: Ram Leela Maidan, Delhi
05
Oct 2022
One of the biggest and largest Garba events will be
organized with a crowd capacity of 12,000 at Imperial
Gardens, Secunderabad. With 18 members group live
orchestra with Mumbai lead singers along with a popular
live band of rock beaters from Mumbai and 6 hours of non-
stop music, it is going to be a fun-filled event.

Date: 26th September 2022- 4th October 2022


Price: Rs 199 onwards.
Venue: Imperial Gardens, Secunderabad

EV Trade Expo 2022


1-2
Jio World Drive Live in Concert Oct 2022
with Euphoria
JWD Live Anniversary special is all set to host a
weeklong celebration with several exciting events
and unique retail offers. In this event, JWD is bringing
music and food under one roof. Join Euphoria's unique
sound and enjoy a food festival showcasing specials
from some iconic restaurants across India.

Date: 7th October 2022 at 6 PM


Price: Rs 943 onwards.
Venue: South Sky, Jio World Drive, Mumbai
7
Oct 2022
EV Trade Expo began in 2021, this is an amazing event where you
can explore the latest electric vehicle and book your test rides
as well. This year, the event will be in Hyderabad where some
International and Domestic manufacturers like Tata, Mahindra,
KIA, Hyundai, MG, and Citron are going to showcase their latest
Electric cars. If you are interested in automobiles, then this event
should be on your list.

Date: 1st and 2nd October 2022.


Venue: Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad
Price: Rs 150/-

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DULQUER
SALMAAN
“It is genuinely impossible to be
a star in multiple industries”
Dulquer Salmaan’s film Chup-Revenge of the Artist,
directed by R Balki is a highly anticipated romantic
psycho-thriller that has been received well by the
audiences. In conversation with Lipika Varma,
he talks about being a star son, his journey in the
industry, his latest film, and more.
When asked if this film was meant to silence critics,
Dulquer says, “It’s not a critic-bashing film. It’s a
story of an artist and his dynamics with the critics.
It’s not a personal attack. When you watch the film
you will see.”

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TRENDING
NOW

The Industry-
Is it tough surviving in this competitive
industry despite being a star son?
Being a star son comes with its advantages
and disadvantages. But I feel a certain
responsibility, I can’t be an actor making bad
choices. My father [Mammootty], including
others, sometimes signs films coming their
way which might turn out to be a bad film.
I am a second-generation actor. People
will feel I’m a privileged kid, so I have to be
responsible and never choose for money. So
those responsibilities I put on myself, if I may
not sign a great film but the intentions should
be good. The perks of being a star kid are -
It’s easy to register if I'm doing a Hindi film.
I can be known as a so and so’s son. How
long you survive, is entirely on you. When I
wanted to become an actor my father said- I
can hire anybody you want if you choose any
business, but I can’t act for you. He allowed
me to make my mistakes and he did not give
me any advice. He behaves like my father, not
as an actor, which has helped me become an
actor.

You have completed ten years in the industry, how


much have you evolved?
This journey has been the most beautiful. I take pride in
my journey. I would be a journalist for my filmography. I
loved the films I did. I got to do some amazing films/roles.
Nothing was planned, each film opened doors to great films
in all languages- Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. If you had
told me ten years ago, I would not have believed it. I am
happy to be promoting Director R. Balki’s, Chup.

What kind of appreciation and selection of roles


did you choose from those offered by the Hindi film
industry?
I kept getting offers and the two I liked were Chup and
Guns and Gulaabs which will be on Netflix. I think whatever
I do in Hindi is more interesting for me to be known as an
actor, rather than a star. It is genuinely impossible to be

''
a star in multiple industries. As actors, we build our work
in one place. We can plan our releases and line up for the
entire year. Delivering in one industry continuously you
Being a star son comes with its become a star. I cannot be doing this everywhere. The three
advantages and disadvantages languages down South can travel a lot easier because
there are cultural similarities. But if I am doing films to
But I feel a certain responsibility, become a star here in Hindi, I can’t forget people who have
invested their time in Hindi films for so many years. I can't
I can’t be an actor making bad
choices.
'' be visiting and keep doing whatever work I do here. I would
love to do good work and be in people’s minds. At times I
take up bold choices and hope I am remembered for that.

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How do you take the comparison that you
may have gotten from the South and now
being in the Bollywood industry?
I'm very much secure as an actor. I am not as
sensitive as I was before as I have been in the
glitzy world for ten years and have done so many
films I have matured. People believe in me and
feel I’m serious about whatever I do and I’m here
to stay. I don't know how much it affects the film.
People always want to watch what they want
to watch. I feel it’s time for more responsible
critiquing of cinema. Everybody with a handle
on social media and a phone in their hand is a
critic, but there is no method to that madness.
A genuine critic has watched a lot of cinema all
over the world. I also think if you love cinema you
should give a certain amount of love and criticize
it with a certain amount of kindness. Social media
criticism is not coming from studying a lot in the
subject matter, it's just an opinion.

Tollywood fans hero-worship and contribute


a lot to the rise and fall of the stars, if two
actors team up together the fans favour
one over the other. How do you look at this
pulling down by the fans on social media?
I don't want to comment on Tollywood because I
work primarily in Telugu films as well. I think it’s
the films that make us stars. It doesn’t mean that
every film guarantees your success. Salman Khan
is an exception. It’s like watching- the India-Pak
match, you pick your sides. You support the actor
you follow and hopefully if that actor is doing well
your team is winning. And if your rival’s film is
going up, you can get angry. It's the same as the
Indian cricket fans getting angry when the team
performs badly. I see it as a sport. In Malayalam,
there has been my father and Mohan Laal. There
have been two divided sections. This is a part of
our cultural fabric.

Do you seek validation from critics?


No, I think I seek validation more from the audience.
I do know there is a genuine amount of love, that
they have for me as a person as they get to know
me through my films. I genuinely seek their respect
and love as an actor. I want to be known as an actor
and a performer. I know what commercially people
want to see me do, and those may be easier choices.
Sometimes, I make tougher choices in my roles that
scare me. I want to tell the audience I respect their
time, so I want to be offering something worth quality
and passion to them.

I want to be known as an actor and


a performer. Sometimes, I make
''
tougher choices in my roles that
scare me. ''

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Conçu’s
Wonder Woman
–Swati Upadhyay
Hashtag magazine catches up with Swati Upadhyay,
co-founder of Hyderabad’s premium patisserie,
Conçu. From scouting new locations, to tasting new
desserts, to overseeing her businesses, and signing
bills, she does it all! In conversation with us she
talks about the ups and downs of their business and
much more.

“I am not the pastry chef at Conçu, my husband


Sahil is,” she clarifies, right at the start of the
interview. What she brings to Conçu is no less vital.
Women make better managers and Swati gives us
ample proof of that. “I have learnt not to take stress,
otherwise every day would be a crisis,” says a calm
and composed Swati.

At times she seems fragile and too soft-spoken to


lead the management at Conçu but glimpses of
her passion and love for her company burst out in
full form when she talks about her struggles. That
is when you know, she is the right person for this
job and her Zen-like composure is more than just a
value add.

Swati Upadhyay

Swati and Sahil faced many thorns before the bloom. “Our
biggest challenge was getting European produce,” said
Swati when talking about the challenges they faced. Conçu’s
success today is primarily due to the quality of its desserts.
Not compromising on the imported items that were hard
to find in India like the blueberries which are imported from
England or the strawberries from Mahabaleshwar. Their
sourcing is from the best and hence their products taste the
best.

“I have learnt not to take stress,


otherwise every day would be a
crisis”

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“Many
competitors laid
off their staff
without blinking
an eye, but we
decided to scale
up. During the
pandemic, we
hired the best
and trained
them.”

The pandemic brought other challenges to the fore. As an


established brand, they wanted to expand to every suburb
of Hyderabad and the pandemic almost brought things to
a halt. With extra staff, operations closed, and lockdown,
the couple was faced with a new challenge during the
pandemic. “Many competitors laid off their staff without
blinking an eye, but we decided to scale up. During the
pandemic, we hired the best and trained them. By the
time the pandemic ended we deployed trained staff to our
newly built locations and production doubled and tripled,”
explained Swati.

Conçu is one of the most loved patisseries in Hyderabad,


with 8 locations all across the city. Their first outlet in
Bangalore is soon to be open. Their interiors are cosy and
welcoming, with a minimalist style and a nude palette
allowing the desserts to fill the colour. No wonder its
popularity has led to many loyal patrons who swear by
the brand. For many, birthdays are incomplete without a
customised Conçu cake or lunch at work is incomplete
without their burgers.

“As long as we keep doing our


job honestly, we have nothing
to fear.”

“He is the first customer at every new location,” said an


emotional Swati when talking about Shitabh who tracks
Conçu and is such a loyal customer that he even whisked
his dad for a luncheon, who had never taken a lunch off
from work since the past 20 years.

By bringing the European cafe culture to Hyderabad,


Swati and Sahil have heralded a burst of similarly styled
patisseries in the city. “As long as we keep doing our job
honestly, we have nothing to fear,” says a confident Swati.

Swati’s time these days is divided between her 6-year-


old daughter and her 10-year-old Conçu. As the couple
continues on their road to success, by scaling up their
brand to newer heights, hoping, one day in the future
Conçu will take over the streets of London.
Shitabh

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DEBUNKING
MAJOR MYTHS
ABOUT
BISEXUALITY!
Dr Varuna Srinivasan, the founder of Tara Health Media and
one of the country's most well-known and beloved sexual
health experts and activists, busts the myths about bisexuality
in conversation with Mehak Walia.

B
isexual people i.e., those undermine the legitimacy of
who feel a sexual and/ bisexual identities and comes in
or romantic attraction many forms: jokes, stereotypes,
towards two or more non-inclusive language, and
genders including their own, even abuse. The fear of being
have long been trying to create dismissed as “too gay” or “too
a space for themselves between straight” often makes it hard to
heterosexuals and homosexuals, be open.”
but we all know how difficult
this can be. Therefore, they are She is right because bisexuality
usually erased or maligned by is indeed, either considered
not only straight people but plain experimentation or just a
also the LGBTQIA+ community. stepping stone toward coming
This invisibility of the bisexual out as homosexual and this is
community has led to the birth of the root cause of the myth that
many myths about them. bisexual people are confused
and hence, are not provided
To celebrate this Bisexual with the acceptance that they
Visibility Month, we are deserve. Another reason for this
debunking these myths with can also be the fact that society
invaluable insights from is still uncomfortable with Dr Varuna Srinivasan
Dr Varuna Srinivasan (@ providing such sexual freedom
Drvarunasrinivasan), who is one to someone and hence wants to
of the most well-known sexual limit them to a particular gender.
“The fear of being dismissed
health experts in the country. She This leads to contempt, jealousy as “too gay” or “too straight”
is also a writer & activist who is and even hatred towards often makes it hard to be
currently serving on the review bisexual people and hence, all
board of Parents Magazine and sorts of vile myths are spewed.
open.”
as the co-chair of the Women's
Mental Health Conference at
Yale University. She has a degree
in medicine and public health
from Johns Hopkins University
alongside being a fellow at the
Royal Society of Pubic Health.

One of the most common ones


among these myths is that
bisexual people are just plain
confused and lost, another one
is that bisexual people are just
plain indecisive. To this, she
eloquently said, “Widely known
misconceptions also include
ideas that bisexual folks are
either promiscuous or on the
way to coming out as gay, and
that only women identify as
such. These harmful stereotypes
are so systemic that it affects
our health. Biphobia seeks to

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She further added, “I would often
Now, coming to the most popular
invalidate and erase my own identity,
belief, bisexual people are more
like it wasn’t real. It’s one thing if
promiscuous than other genders.
people in the larger society tell you
This belief is rather amusing, just
that you don't exist but to tell yourself
because they are attracted to
that? That’s how deep bi-erasure
multiple genders doesn't mean
goes! Going through that ‘coming
that they have a lot of sex or don’t
out’ period was so difficult mainly
commit to people and relationships.
because I had such a hard time
Furthermore, promiscuity has nothing
convincing myself that I truly was
to do with sexual orientation.
bisexual.”
Another common myth that people
This deep insight into Varuna's
believe is, to be a bisexual person,
struggle to not just face society
you must have had at least one
but also herself into accepting
partner from different gender, or else
“I am so passionate her identity shows that we need
you will not be worthy of the title.
people like her and others to come
Bisexual people can be attracted about spreading the out and spread awareness about
to people from various genders right information the legitimacy of bisexuality, the
but, they don’t need to be involved
about sex and gender, struggles they face, and most
with everyone just to prove a point.
importantly the need to create a
After all, sexual orientation isn’t like especially in South Asian separate space for themselves
Thor’s hammer. You don’t have to do
anything to prove that you belong in
communities. There isn’t among the society that believes in the
enough bi-visibility out binary system of sexual orientations.
the LGBTQIA+ community, you just
Alas, even beyond this system of
do. there in general, let alone heterosexual society, acceptance
If people end up in a monogamous in brown societies like for the bisexual community in the
relationship with the opposite India” LGBTQIA+ community has always
gender, they don’t surrender their been scarce.
sexual orientation. Isn’t that fairly
obvious? Varuna has had a similar
journey and she shares, “As you
can tell, I am so passionate about
spreading the right information
about sex and gender, especially in
South Asian communities. There
isn’t enough bi-visibility out there in
general, let alone in brown societies
like India. Especially as someone
who came out so late in life and was
already married/in a monogamous
relationship.”

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This is because some people sexual orientation leading to
in the community assume that poorer mental well-being.”
passing privilege i.e., the idea
that bisexual people can pass This unacceptance of their
as heterosexual because they sexual identity does end up
can be in a romantic relationship creating a lot of emotional and
with the other gender, makes psychological problems for
bisexual people a world apart bisexual people. The LGBTQ+
from them which is of course, community as a whole should
not true. Sidelining and trying to accept each other because it is
erase bisexual people have been already a struggle for all of us to
a reality throughout the history live freely in this world, isn't it?
of LGBTQIA+ movements, and We should learn not to criticize
this needs to change. each other's way of living or call
it abnormal because it doesn’t fit
This led us to ask Varuna if she into a box built by society.
too believes the fact that the
bisexual community has been On top of that, we just really
reduced to a minority within need to realize the fact that
minority i.e., the LGBTQIA+ society itself, is built of
Community and she exclaimed, heterosexuals, homosexuals,
“Honestly, I can't comment transgender, asexuals,
on this but I can say that we intersexuals, bisexuals and all
face significant mental health the other sexualities and we
issues. While 40% of the need to accept, support and
LGBT community identifies as love everyone for who they are
bisexual, studies have shown because, at the end of the day,
that they experience higher we are all just people who are
levels of depressive and anxiety trying to survive and succeed
symptoms than their lesbian in this massive and fast-paced
and gay counterparts. More world and we all deserve
importantly, they are more likely happiness, love and acceptance,
to report uncertainty around don’t we?
their identity and conceal their

“While 40% of the LGBT


community identifies as
bisexual, studies have shown
that they experience higher
levels of depressive and
anxiety symptoms than their
lesbian and gay counterparts.”

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UNCONVENTIONAL
INDIAN T-SHIRT BRANDS
If you are looking for some unique designs, here are some unconventional t-shirt brands which are
making a statement in the market with their unique designs.

No Nasties Alma Mater


No Nasties t-shirt brand was started by Apurva and Diti. Alma Mater is a t-shirt and goodie manufacturing
The brand is popular because of its minimal design, brand which are known for its well-designed products.
attractive artwork, and sustainable packaging. They Besides that, they also aim to provide merchandise for
follow ethical fashion and the t-shirts manufactured every school and college in India.
here are available for both men and women. They also
sell shirts, pants, shorts, hoodies, jumpers, and organic Alma Mater sells round neck tees, polo tees, mugs,
canvas bags. hoodies, bags, and caps as well. The best thing about
this brand is that you can customize the clothing and
accessories.

Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/nonasties/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/CYReKlCPItF/

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Bewakoof T-Shirts Wunderhaus
If you are looking for a relaxed and comfortable
Bewakoof T-Shirts is an online company that sells the
wardrobe, Wunderhaus is perfect for you. Wunderhaus
best quality t-shirts for men, and women. They have
is a popular brand that works with indigenous textiles
an amazing collection of graphic and printed t-shirts
and handicrafts. They believe in exploring the historical
with a variety of pop culture themes like Marvel, DC,
craftsmanship that has its root in traditional Indian
Disney, Anime, and more. Plain tees, oversized t-shirts,
textiles. They specialize in short capsule wearable art
and printed t-shirts with half and full sleeves, are also
fashion collections. All the fabrics used by this brand
available.
are made using short-staple cotton woven by clusters
in Madurai and Kurinjipadi.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Website link: https://www.bewakoof.com/
wunderhaus.pondicherry/

Red Wolf Planet Superheroes


Red Wolf is an amazing clothes brand that specializes If you are a comic book lover and are looking for your
in pop culture t-shirts. They are focused mostly on favorite superhero or anime t-shirt, Planet Superheroes
designing and manufacturing graphic t-shirts and other are the perfect choice for you. Not only superhero
accessories. They also have a merchandise army and merchandise, other things like funny and motivational
they work very hard to satisfy their customer's needs quotes t-shirts are also available. Apart from t-shirts,
and stay on top of the business. they also sell superhero collectibles, headphones, and
coffee mugs.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Website link: https://www.redwolf.in/
planet.superheroes/

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Johargram Prxkhxr
Prxkhr is a relatable clothing brand that makes relaxed
Johargram is a clothing brand started by NIFT
fits and comfortable t-shirts with amazing designs.
Gandhinagar graduate, Ashish Satyavrat Sadhu. They
They also provide great outwear options. Most of the
are a leading label brand that provides ethical and
t-shirts designed by this brand are handmade and
sustainable fashion and also celebrates Jharkhand's
homemade. The brand mainly focuses on prints that
culture. Ever since the brand's inception, they have
range from favorite animals to the works of Satyajit
been promoting textiles of Jharkhand and they are on a
Ray.
mission to expand this culture more.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johargram/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prxkhxr/

Bombay Trooper Nicobar


Nicobar is one of the top clothing brands in India.
Bombay Trooper is one of the top favorite brands of
They have created a modern way of dressing for their
statement t-shirts, which are affordable. Apart from
customer. They believe in culture and also commercial
t-shirts, you can also buy bags, shorts, and other
ways. The brand sells unique designed and patterned
accessories like yoga mats, travel mugs, wallets, and
t-shirts which are suitable for modern India. You can
designed laptop sleeves.
also find a wide range of lifestyle products at Nicobar.

Website link: https://bombaytrooper.com/ Website link: https://www.nicobar.com/


These are some of the popular unconventional t-shirt Indian brands. They are known for their unique styles
and designs. Explore these brands and choose the clothes that are suitable for your style and comfort.

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Best dating Apps
to find LOVE online
Dating in India has long undergone a transition from bunking the
classes and passing chits to the digital space with chats and late-
night calls. Thus began the rise of dating apps, from the much-
popularized Tinder to the home-grown Quack-Quack, join P Manisha
in the journey to explore the best dating app and find a companion;
platonic or romantic.

tinder:

Tinder is like the textbook app of dating apps. From a casual WHY TINDER:
fling to a serious match, there is something for everyone on
this app. Owing to its large user base, one can start their • The large user base of the app.
dating journey with tinder to explore the right one. • A multitude of relationship types: from hook-ups
They are the pioneers of the swipe culture of the dating to serious commitments can be found through the
apps of today. Swipe right to show interest and swipe left to app.
close off the possibility of dating, it’s a match if both parties • Extremely user-friendly interface.
show interest.

Bumble:

A ‘Ladies first’ dating app where women make the first WHY BUMBLE:
move. This app is the next favourite of all the visitors of
• Ladies-First policy ensuring relative safety.
Tinder, so the users move in the same circle with more
commitment and intent. Hearty and youthful with a yellow • Video-calling feature, GIFs and voice messages.
interface, this app takes the pressure off the guys to make
the first move and offers security to the girls to move • Different modes: BFF, Dating, Bizz
forward with the person of their choice.
• 24-hour limit expiry of dead matches.

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aisle

The most popular and best dating app suitable WHY AISLE:
for the desi folks. This app is a cross between
traditional matrimonial sites that are extremely • Interface designed focused on nativity, which opens the
popular in India and dating sites equally popular in opportunity for a more compatible and understandable
the west. This app also has stringent verification partner.
processes to ensure female safety and comfort. • Feature of Audio-invites.

Trulymadly:

This dating app is designed to bring Tinder to the cultural WHY TRULYMADLY:
and social nuances of India. After thorough research of the
• Trust-based scores to verify its users.
demographic, this app has the best interface and security
a dating app can provide. With a focus on compatibility • Verification through social media profiles, phone
over geographic location like that of other dating apps, numbers and even offline ID proof.
Trulymadly is developed to give the best dating experience
to its users. • Compatibility quizzes.

Happn:

Truly a game changer in the online dating segment, Happn WHY HAPPN:
is for those who believe in star-crossed lovers crossing their
paths in a magical Bollywood sense. This app is designed to • Helps you avoid the awkwardness and anxiety of
find your love closer to home, i.e. you can find people within finding out if the person you are interested in your
a 50-mile radius of your location and also those that have area is single or uninterested.
crossed your path on the streets. • Finding profiles close to your residence.

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Hinge:

WHY HINGE:
A dating app that is for relationships that grow at their own • A section with descriptions about religion, political
pace. From casual hook-ups to progressing to emotionally views, stance on weed, and more to find the right
charged dates, Hinge stays with you throughout the journey partner.
like the best wingman without the pressure of rushing in.
With an advanced AI, this dating app makes your first move • “We Met” feature to update or share your opinions
and your relationship a little easier and fun. on a date which helps the app’s AI curate your
matches better.

OkCupid:

OkCupid is a dating app that is the most inclusive with 22 WHY OKCUPID:
gender identities and 13 orientations to choose from. And
with a focus on compatibility, on OkCupid finds a date that • Strong AI that recommends the most compatible
shares the same political and other world views. The app matches to the user.
also features questions about issues like monogamy and
• 22 gender identities and 13 orientations help users
more, so that you are connected with like-minded people
identify themselves accurately.
who do not judge you.

NUiT

The best dating app for those who believe in destiny and
astrology. This app connects people based on their birth WHY NUiT:
chart compatibility and would be best suitable to the Indian • Compatibility scores based on birth chart and
audience who are looking for a serious and long-term astrological matches.
commitment and family. That is not to say that this app is
outdated or orthodox it has the unique feature of inclusivity • LGBTQ+ people can decide if they want to receive
asking its LGBTQ+ users if they want to be seen by straight matches or be seen by hetero users.
people or not.

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heybaby

A dating app for single parents out there, where kids


are the priority without closing off their chances of WHY heybaby:
a relationship. A family-priority dating app, heybaby • If you are a single parent looking for a partner, then this is
has fun questions in getting to know someone as well the best app.
as parenting questions like “What do you do when
dirty clothes are strewn everywhere?” Owing to the • Evolved verification process.
nature of the app, this dating app has a more stringent
verification and authentication process for its users.

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Evil Eye
Evil Eye Jewellery in the
modern world
The modern world is a mixture of firm believers and

JEWELLERY TREND
atheists, thus in this scenario, the evil eye jewellery
personifies as both beautiful jewellery and strong
charms. To all the fashionistas as well as believers,
the evil eye jewellery comes in many colours, each
holding its significance explained below-
Evil Eye is a truly democratic concept, evading religious barriers. The
concept of the evil eye had existed and still exists in multiple cultures of Blue Evil Eye: Symbolizes hope, peace, and
Greece, Rome, Turkey, and India. This strong belief is the reason behind the protection
craze with evil eye jewellery. P Manisha gives a lowdown about the trend
and its significance. Red Evil Eye: Represents courage and strength

Black Evil Eye: Prosperity and Power

White Evil Eye: Purity, focus and overcoming


obstacles

Green Evil Eye: Success, Health, freedom, and


happiness

Yellow Evil Eye: Relief and Concentration

Purple Evil Eye: Imagination and Relationships

Orange Evil Eye: Commitment and Motivation

Brown Evil Eye: Protection from elements of


nature

Transparent Evil Eye: Sanity and clarity

Evil Eye from the cultural


perspective
Quite popular in the Mediterranean and Asian regions, the
evil eye jewellery holds a sacred and holy significance. As
mentioned in many religious and cultural texts including
Quran and Bible, the eye is believed to be a powerful
human organ capable of radiating positive or negative
energies.

Thus, an enviable or a stare filled with hatred, commonly


known as nazar in India is said to be the harbinger of
negativity or bad luck. To combat this, evil eye jewellery
originated as a sort of charm mostly bestowed as a gift
from loved ones in history.

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Evil Eye Jewellery from Pipa Bella by Nykaa Fashion

Evil Eye Popularity among celebrities-


From Kim Kardashian to Gigi Hadid, many celebrities have
taken a liking and started the trend of evil eye jewellery.
Gigi Hadid and her former partner Zayn Malik wished for
their first pregnancy with 14k gold evil-eye bracelets.

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle also debuted


a series of evil eye accessory collections that instantly
became a hit.

The luxe fashion house, Outhouse; Janavi’s Talisman


collection, Olivia Dar’s collection, and the currently biggest
fashion retail business Nykaa endorse and sell evil eye
jewellery collection as an independent section in their
stores.

Be it as the most featured form of necklaces, or bracelets,


the evil eye jewellery has also overpowered the fashion
accessories of earrings, rings, anklets and even mangal
sutras.

The collection of jewellery is also one of the best gifting


options since it perfectly engulfs the emotional aspect
uncompromising on the styling and fashion sense.

Some of the brands having the Evil Eye Jewellery


collection include TALISMAN, EK, Evil Eyes India,
Swaasha, Joker & Witch, Nykaa Fashion and more.

Whatever significance the jewellery might hold, it has


been proven that this jewellery certainly stands as
a style statement- the ancient gravity and the cult
mysteriousness adding to the charm of this charm.

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WELLNESS

Here's how to keep your


Diabetes in Check
There are two primary reasons behind diabetes – one is when the body stops producing insulin and the second is when
the body does not respond to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin is broken down by the body and converted into
energy by the cell. Sakshi Singh Clinical Nutritionist talks about blood sugar levels, and how to monitor them.

he world’s diabetes capital is considered to be

T India. Diabetes is a major public health issue


that has reached epidemic proportions around
the world. Every year, approximately 18 million
people die as a result of cardiovascular disease, for
which diabetes and hypertension are major risk factors.
More than 1.7 billion adults worldwide are overweight
today, with 312 million of them obese. Diabetes is
characterised using excessive blood sugar levels.

There are different types of Diabetes – Type 1 Diabetes,


Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. Obesity
is frequently cited as the primary cause of the rising
prevalence of diabetes. These are some sure signs that
your blood sugar level is abnormally high.

If you notice any of them, contact your doctor right Urine Frequency: One of the most common
away. Continue reading to learn more—and to protect symptoms of high blood sugar is urinating more than
your health. usual. When sugar (glucose) builds up in the bloodstream,
the body attempts to flush it out through urine. If you find
yourself urinating more frequently than usual, consult
your doctor.

Thirst: Excessive thirst is another indicator of elevated


blood sugar. Increased urine can lead to dehydration on
two fronts: first, it depletes the body of fluids, and second,
blood sugar draws the fluid from tissues as it leaves the
body. Increased thirst may result from this and cannot be
met by drinking extra water.

Unexpected weight loss and frequent hunger:


People with high blood sugar may experience increased
hunger and lose weight despite eating more. Because
the body lacks energy from glucose, it craves more food
to use as fuel. Severely high blood sugar levels can also
cause unexpected weight loss because the body begins
to burn fat that is stored for energy.

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Vision Problems: The lenses of the eyes might enlarge
and distort due to high blood sugar levels, leading to
double or fuzzy vision. Diabetes can lead to aberrant new
blood vessel growth or leakage in the retina, impairing
eyesight.

Fatigue: Insulin the hormone that facilitates cells using


sugar for energy, grows less effective in the body, and
blood sugar levels are frequently high on a long-term
basis. Someone with high blood sugar could experience
frequent tiredness since they lack that energy source.

Hand and Feet Tingling: Diabetic neuropathy is a


disorder where nerve damage occurs throughout the
body as a result of persistently high blood sugar levels.
Peripheral neuropathy, which affects the hands, arms,
legs, and feet, is the most prevalent type. In the affected
areas, it may result in tingling, burning, numbness, Random Glucose Test: There is no requirement to
decreased sensitivity to pain or warmth, as well as strong fast before taking this test.
sensations or cramps.
A1c Test: Your average blood glucose level over the
previous two to three months is provided by this test, also
known as the HbA1C or glycated haemoglobin test. This
examination evaluates the quantity of glucose that has
been bound to haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein
in your red blood cells. Before this test, you do not need to
fast.

Oral Glucose Test: After an overnight fast, blood


glucose is initially assessed in this test. You then sip
a sweet beverage. Then, your blood glucose level is
assessed after one, two, and three hours.

Gestational Diabetes Test: If you are pregnant, there


are two blood glucose tests. In a glucose challenge test,
you consume a sweet beverage, after which your blood
sugar level is measured an hour later. Before this test, you
do not need to fast. An oral glucose tolerance test will
come next if this test reveals a higher than usual amount
of glucose (above 140 ml/dL).

Keys to Managing Your Diabetes

Nausea, Vomiting, Confusion and more: The U.S. • Following a healthy diet plan and planning your meals
National Library of Medicine states that despite their ahead of time. Adopt a Dash diet or a Mediterranean
varied nature, these symptoms are all indicators of the diet (which emphasises fruits, vegetables, whole
rare and potentially fatal condition known as Diabetic grains, legumes, and healthy fats). These diets
Ketoacidosis (DKA). Along with the aforementioned signs are low in calories and fats and high in fibre and
and symptoms, DKA can also result in stomach pain, nutrients. For assistance with understanding nutrition
difficulty breathing, dry or flushed skin, fruity-smelling and meal planning, consult a qualified dietitian.
breath, and attention deficit disorder.
• Regular Exercise:- On most days of the week, try to
Dental Issues: Both your saliva and your blood contain get in at least 30 minutes of exercise. Walk, swim, or
glucose. According to the NIDDK, when there is too much engage in another enjoyable activity.
of it, it promotes the growth of dangerous bacteria in • Losing weight:- If you are overweight, lose weight.
your mouth, which then combines with food debris to Create a weight-loss plan with the assistance of your
form plaque. Problems including dental decay, cavities, medical team.
gingivitis, gum disease, and poor breath result from this.
One of the first things to watch out for is swollen, painful, • Quit Smoking
or bleeding gums. • Taking prescription medication and insulin as
Diabetes Diagnosed: Your blood glucose level is directed and according to the timing guidelines.
checked to diagnose and treat diabetes. Your blood • Keeping track of your blood pressure and blood sugar
glucose level can be determined by three tests: an A1c levels at home.
test, a random glucose test, and a fasting glucose test.
• Keeping your doctor’s appointments and completing
Fasting Glucose Test: Ideally, you should take this test laboratory tests are important.
in the morning after an eight-hour fast (nothing to eat or
drink except sips of water). These are a few symptoms to help diagnose it.
Always monitor blood sugar levels and try to
maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Vitamin C
serum :
Benefits and
Uses
Vitamin C serum is very effective and is
considered the ultimate solution for the
ones who are dealing with skin-related
issues. Here is a wide range of benefits
of Vitamin C serum. P Dhanush Kumar
shares the range of benefits.

What is Vitamin C serum? Benefits of Vitamin C serum


Vitamin C serum is considered as one Here are some amazing benefits of skin surface to reduce dullness to
of the best ingredients to maintain Vitamin C serum: give a youthful glow. It also works
smooth and glowing skin. Many skin effectively on dark spots.
care specialists or dermatologists 1. Vitamin C serum has an excellent
are recommending Vitamin C profile for keeping skin safe, and 4. Vitamin C serum has an anti-
serum to maintain skin tone, reduce you can use it regularly to keep inflammatory agent which soothes
hyperpigmentation, and protect the your skin healthy. your skin and reduces redness. It
skin from damage. neutralises the free radicals and
2. Healthy skin needs good hydration optimises the immune system.
This is a great alternative for and Vitamin C serum has
moisturizers and creams. In very Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate 5. Most of the common skin problems
rare cases, Vitamin C serum has which has an excellent hydrating are sunspots and age spots which
some side effects and risks for effect on the skin and helps to occur due to the overproduction of
the ones with hyper-sensitive skin. retain moisture. melanin in certain areas of the skin.
Overall though, there are also some Vitamin C serum can help to tackle
3. Vitamin C serum helps to reduce such problems and it also helps to
wonderful benefits of adding Vitamin pigmentation and smoothes the
C serum to the skin. get rid of under-eye bags and dark
circles.

6. Collagen is an important protein


for the skin. If collagen production
comes down, it will lead to fine
lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C serum
will help to promote collagen
production.

7. Vitamin C serum has antioxidants


that will protect your skin cells
from sun damage and soothe the
Sun burns as well.

8. Vitamin C serum works wonderfully


on wounds. It speeds up wound
healing and reduces inflammation,
infection, and scarring.

How to apply Vitamin C serum?


Vitamin C serum can be applied to
the skin in three different methods.
Let's check them out.

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If somebody is experiencing a
continuous burning sensation or any
allergic reactions like swelling or hives,
then it is recommended to rub off the
serum/product immediately and visit
your doctor for a better solution.

1. Facial Cleanser: A facial cleanser and again. Let it absorb naturally


is one of the best methods for into your skin.
applying Vitamin C serum. It
brings added benefits because You can work with all the methods
it promotes better serum skin once or twice a day as per the
penetration. Apply it on your face medication or your skin type. Make
and wait for a few minutes, then sure that you give some time for the
wash your face with lukewarm serum to dry completely before you
water. apply anything else to your skin.

2. Face Scrub: A face scrub is almost These are some of the many
similar to the facial cleanser Side Effects and Risks wonderful benefits of Vitamin C
method. Apply it on your face There are some side effects and serum for the skin. Vitamin C serum
and scrub the serum in a circular risks, usually reported by people gives you a marvellous glow and
motion, then rinse it off with who have hypersensitive skin. The protects your skin from a variety of
lukewarm water. most common type of side effects damage. Consistent use of Vitamin C
3. Direct Application: You can apply and risks are: serum can keep your skin healthy and
serum to your skin directly by you will see the effects gradually.
• Slight Irritation
adding a few drops of serum to • Itching
your palm or you can use the
• Tingling Sensation
mother tincture and rub it in gently.
• Redness
Do not overdo it by rubbing it again

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5 Tips to prep up your
fitness game for the
Upcoming
Wedding Season
It’s that time of the year when wedding invites block our
calendars and we witness our near and dear ones walking down
the aisle. And while we are at it, the wedding delicacies make us
forget all the resolutions and efforts we ought to take. Having
trained the likes of Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor
Khan, and Malaika Arora Khan, celebrity pilates trainer
Namrata Purohit, shares some tips on feeling and staying fit
amidst the wedding shenanigans.

• Light workout: No matter if it’s 10 minutes or 4,


indulge in light workouts to stay active. The wedding
vibe puts us in an eerie state but starting again
after the wedding season would be a tiresome
task considering a month or two long breaks. Light
workouts will keep your fitness levels intact without
having to begin from square one.
Namrata Purohit

• Don’t go above and beyond with alcohol:


Alcohol is the real shenanigan for skyrocketing
those calories. Despite that, it seems unfair to ditch
them. Instead, try drinking lighter drinks like gin
and tonic or compensate for the heavier drinks by
drinking water right after it to feel fuller.

• Dessert strategy: The rasgullas, fried jalebis, and


gulab jamuns are undoubtedly mouth-watering,
making us gaga over them. For all sweet lovers, we
have a strategy- switch to fruit desserts to appease
your taste buds or simply eat less of the main
course to make room for the dessert. Balance is the
key!

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• Gorge on raw food: Until the function or the D-day,
try to switch to raw food instead of cooked meals.
This helps your body to detoxify toxins and keeps
digestion in check.

• Don’t eat with guilt: While you are amusing your


taste buds out there, there is a little voice at the
back of your mind that makes you feel guilty. Your
body tends to detect your anxiety, moods, and
stress, releasing hormones that make you stress
and eat more than usual. So promise yourself not
to feel guilty and you will get through fit during the
wedding season.

Always remember balance is key, and don’t feel


too guilty about it. Eat the food that you love, and
enjoy and don’t stress about the calories or the
scale.

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FOOD INC /
REVIEWS Even as plant-based eating
and veganism become
the next big food trends,
Bengaluru-based Vegan Vogue
makes an impressive splash in
the space. Bindu Gopal Rao
stops by at Vegan Vogue, the
newest addition to Bengaluru’s
burgeoning restaurant space
whose vision is to change
the way people eat, without
forcing them to change who
they are.

Restaurant in Vogue
The Concept
The 80-cover restaurant has a cheery feel. It has 80
covers that are spread in an alfresco and covered dining
space. With a dual colour tone of yellow and brown the
restaurant is set against a retail space of the organic
brand Pure & Sure. Incidentally, the restaurant’s kitchen
uses several products of this brand to make its food. The
chic interiors include a juice station and open kitchen
where guests can see how their food is being made. What
makes the décor interesting is that there is a conscious
effort to incorporate greenery and there are potted plants
all over. Interestingly the indoor sections of the restaurant
are where you can see plants that are hanging from the
ceiling which makes the space extremely appealing. Large
windows with clear glass bring the outdoors in and the
window ledge is lined with potted plants. The artwork on
the walls is minimalist and works well against the ochre-
themed interiors. The concept behind the space is to
dispel myths about vegan food and plant-based lifestyle
especially to remove the ‘boring’ tag that is associated
with plant-based food.

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For the main course, I tried the Butternut Squash
Ravioli, which stood out for its soft texture and
homemade ravioli with a creamy sage sauce topped
with crisp sage. One of the signature dishes here,
it is quite filling, so I recommend taking this as a
sharing portion. I also tried the Sticky Noodles, a mi
Goreng style noodles with crispy vegetables, that I
felt were a tad bit spicy and did not come together
as well. I washed it all down with a wholesome Apple
Beetroot Carrot Lemon cold-pressed juice, which was
the perfect accompaniment to this meal. I ended my
meal with the sinful Chocolate Mousse, served with
raspberry jelly, vanilla crumble and chocolate ganache
that simply melts in your mouth.

The Food
Their delectable menu has an eclectic choice of vegan
fare that has something for everyone who wants to adopt
a plant-based diet without having to give up on taste,
texture, or quality. The all-day menu includes breakfast
which has vegan pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
As I was here for lunch, I started my meal with the
hearty Cauliflower Crostini soup, a bowl of wholesome
goodness. With a thick, creamy texture, the cauliflower
puree is topped with spicy olive tapenade over a garlic-
infused crispy toast. The flavours are delicate and subtle
and make the perfect start to the meal. For starters, I
tried the Beetroot and Cashew Croquettes, made with
shredded beetroot and crumbled cashew, deep fried, and
served with an in-house tomato sauce. The crispness of
the croquettes and the mild taste along with the slightly
tangy tomato dip made this another winner. Another
recommended dish is the Zucchini fritters, with crisp
Zucchini, caramelized onions and mozzarella topped with
sour cream, which is a dish that comes together perfectly.

Come Back for More


After my meal here, I made a mental note to return
as the menu has an eclectic choice of dishes
that are all organic and made with the freshest
ingredients. The best part is that the restaurant makes
everything in-house. Therefore, I decided to return
later to sample some other dishes from their menu
that including some interesting ones like the Tofu
Tacos with Guacamole, Polenta cake rounds with
creamed mushrooms, Apple Tart and Caramel Flan.
If you thought that vegan food was boring, I highly
recommend you visit Vegan Vogue. The food here
much like its name is all things trendy, flavoursome
and of course healthy. Time to indulge guilt-free and
enjoy a wholesome meal!

Address: 34, 80 Feet Rd, Hal, HAL 3rd Stage,


Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

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FORNO TINTO
When we visited this restaurant, we were served fresh
Goan poi (Gaon style bread) with a tomato salsa dip in

Goa
a coconut shell on being seated. Both were extremely

REVIEW flavorful and set the right tone for the remainder of the
lunch. Next came the Pomodoro Basililico - Tomato, basil
and olive bruschetta which was also good. If you are
a vegetarian, the classic Margherita pizza and Pizza de
Fungi, one of their signature pizzas with mushrooms,
oregano and buffalo cheese are a definite must-try. In
the non-veg options, both their signature Pizzas - Cafreal
Chicken Pizza and Chocolate Chorizo Pizza had the perfect
fusion of Italian and Goan flavours and were delicious.
The crust was crisp, flavorful, and chewy, the toppings
worked together beautifully and the sauces were packed
with flavour. For dessert, the Kokum Panna Cotta - another
fusion dish is truly the best. They also have a few other
desserts on the menu like the classic Tiramisu and
Chocolate Salami, in case you want to eat the traditional
version of the dish. They also have a range of mouth-
watering Gelato0s which are a perfect end to the meal and
ideal for hot Goan summer days.

A newly launched restaurant by Novotel Goa Resort and Spa


is definitely a must-visit place if you are looking to gorge on
some scrumptious Italian food with some interesting fusion
dishes with Goan flavours. Ratna Bhupal takes you on a culinary
journey of Forno Tinto which derives its name from Italian-
Forno (Oven) and Tinto (Village Market Place).

orno Tinto is a casual dining space overlooking

F lush paddy fields with a menu that ranges from


pizzas, salads, desserts, gelatos and cocktails. The
highlight is the twist of Italian and Goan flavours
offering an elevated gastronomical experience.

Chef Alex Dias’s vision for this restaurant was to be as


close to nature as possible in both food and ambience and
the restaurant truly delivers that. The focus is to deliver
fresh, high-quality food with ingredients sourced locally
that are used for the Goan influence.

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The drinks menu has a wide range of cocktails,
mocktails and fresh smoothies and milkshakes,
something to offer for everyone. Whether you are
lunching with friends, family or are on a diet, the menu
takes care of everything. The Kokumtini - a mix of
tequila and kokum (Goan drink) was my favourite. The
cocktails have an interesting mix of spices and Goan
herbs and are truly an experience! You can also try
some of their super healthy smoothies like Berry kick
(blueberry, strawberry, banana, apple, maple syrup) or
Green Tinto (Spinach, almond milk, cashew nuts and
flax seeds).

The restaurant also features an interactive live kitchen


where you can see and maybe try your hand at making
hand-stretched pizzas. Overall it was a wonderful
experience with good food, ambience, wines and
service. By the end of the meal, we were planning our
next visit which is always a good thing!

Location – Novotel Goa Resort & Spa, Candolim, Goa,


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Everything you
need to know about

iPhone 14
Every year in September, Apple releases updated versions of its
most popular iPhone series, generating a lot of buzz among tech
enthusiasts worldwide. This year was no exception, as there were
numerous leaks and rumours regarding the Pro iPhone models'
upgraded appearances. Aniket Pande of BlazeTechnica gives all the
information you need to know about the most recent iPhone 14 series,
which Apple officially unveiled on September 7.

What’s New?
This year Apple launched four new iPhone models - iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Source: Apple

iPhone 14 & 14 Plus The major difference here is in terms of cameras, where
Apple has upgraded the primary camera on the iPhone
There has not been a significant upgrade with the 14 with a new 12 MP sensor which has a larger aperture
iPhone 14 this year. Design-wise, the iPhone 14 is and pixel size of f/1.5 and 1.9 µm respectively which will
identical to the iPhone 13, with the exception of a help in slightly better low light performance, secondary
new colour option called Deep Purple. The iPhone 14 Ultrawide camera is still the same 12 MP as found on
weighs 172g and has a 7.80 mm depth, which is slightly the iPhone 13. The front camera also gets an upgrade
different from the 7.65 mm depth and 174g weight of with a new 12 MP sensor which has autofocus and a
the iPhone 13. The specifications of the two iPhones are larger aperture of f/1.9. Along with camera hardware
also very similar, with the iPhone 14 having a 6.1-inch, improvements iPhone 14 also brings Photonic Engine
2532 x 1170-resolution OLED display with a maximum which is a new form of computational photography
brightness of 1200 nits and a notch at the top housing and is supposed to further improve the low light
Face ID, just like the iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 has a performance in iPhone photos. Apple brought in a new
5-core GPU compared to the iPhone 13's 4-core one, feature for the camera, the Action mode for videos in the
and Apple also improved the thermal design on the iPhone 14 series which will let users shoot a smooth-
iPhone 14, which may help in slightly better and more looking video even when there’s a lot of shakiness and
consistent gaming performance. Both the iPhone 13 jerks. Cinematic mode on the iPhone 14 can now shoot
and the iPhone 14 share the same A15 Bionic processor videos in 4k 30fps as well as 4k 24 fps.
from last year in terms of performance. Additional new Battery life on the iPhone 14 is claimed to be slightly
features added to the iPhone 14 series include crash better than the iPhone 13 as it houses a 3279 mAh
detection and satellite connectivity, which are currently battery compared to 3227 mAh on the iPhone 13
only available in the US and Canada. however charging speeds remain the same as last year -
20W wired and 15W MagSafe wireless.

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Source: Apple

iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max: new second generation sensor-shift image stabilization.
The secondary Ultrawide camera also got a new sensor
Coming to the Pro models so here’s where Apple has with a larger pixel size which will help get a lot more
the latest and greatest to offer. In terms of the overall detailed ultrawide and macro photos. The front camera
design, the iPhone 14 Pro is still quite similar to last is also a new upgraded 12 MP with f/1.9 aperture along
year’s iPhone 13 Pro but the major difference between with autofocus.
the new Pro models is the pill-shaped cut-out on the
display front, Apple calls it ‘Dynamic Island’ which has The rest of the features like Action mode, a Photonic
now officially replaced the notch and it houses all the engine, Crash Detection and Satellite connectivity
Face ID mechanism and the front camera and Apple remain the same as regular iPhone 14 models. Battery
has fine-tuned it through their software and it shows all life on the Pro models is claimed to be better than the
the notification alerts and ongoing activities like music 13 Pro models by 1 hour extra Screen on time however
playback, incoming calls etc. iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro charging speeds remain the same as regular iPhone
Max comes in 6.1 and 6.7-inch screen sizes respectively 14 - 20W wired and 15W MagSafe wireless. The only
where both of them sports a 120 Hz Super Retina difference between iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max is the
XDR ProMotion display which can go up to a peak screen sizes and battery capacity.
brightness of 2000 nits. Both the Pro models also get a
performance boost as they are powered by Apple’s new This time around Apple made a more significant change
A16 Bionic processor which has a faster 6-core CPU, for all the iPhone 14 models sold in the US by removing
5 core GPU and is manufactured on a 4nm fabrication the physical SIM slot making all the iPhones eSIM
process. iPhone 14 Pro models have also got a camera supported only, other parts of the world including India
upgrade where the primary camera is a new 48 MP still get the physical SIM slot but eventually Apple might
sensor which can shoot ProRAW, Apple also added a adapt this in their global production of iPhones

Are the new iPhones worth it?


The most common question which comes to
everyone’s mind right now is, are these newly launched
iPhone 14 models worth upgrading, and the answer
is, it completely depends from user to user. The
price of iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in India starts at Rs
79,900 and Rs 89,990 respectively whereas iPhone
14 Pro and 14 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,29,900 and Rs
1,39,900 respectively. Now, for someone who already
owns an iPhone 13, it makes no sense in upgrading
to the newly launched iPhone 14 as there’s no major
difference between both the models, however, for Source: Apple
someone who is upgrading from an older generation
iPhone like iPhone X or 11, iPhone 14 could be a good
got an improved front design with the ‘Dynamic Island’
upgrade. However looking at the current price drops
compared to the older notch and improved performance
of the iPhone 13 during online sales where the price
and cameras which surely makes it a worthy upgrade for
comes down to approximately Rs 50,000, it makes last
someone looking for the best iPhone at this moment.
year’s iPhone 13 a lot more value for money option
compared to iPhone 14. iPhone 14 Pro models surely

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BEST FITNESS
TRACKERS
Over the past few years, people have been prioritizing their health, and are trying
to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fitness trackers can be immensely
helpful to monitor your regular sleep, and daily step counts and get insight into
your overall health. They also help you get more active, track your daily progress,
and guide you on how you can improve and be better. Whatever your health goals
are, fitness trackers are the best solution for you.

Fitbit Charge 5 Samsung Galaxy Watch 4


The Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Health and Fitness tracker is one of the best fitness
comes with a built in-GPS, trackers for us and it is
Stress Manager, Sleep only compatible with
Monitor, 24/7 Heart Android Smartphones.
Monitoring, Oxygen With enhanced
Saturation, and more. fitness tracking,
There are 20 exercise body composition
modes in this tracker analysis, optical
that will help keep your heart rate sensor,
pace and maintain your advanced sleep
heart rate zone. The Fitbit analysis, and 90+
charge is waterproof, and workouts, Samsung
a single charge gives you 7 Galaxy Watch 4 stands
days of nonstop tracking of out as one of the best
your moves. fitness trackers.
Price: Rs 12,499/- You can also access your
favourite apps from your wrist, and
the watch is designed to assist you in leading a
healthy lifestyle.
Price: Rs 13,999/-

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6


Xiaomi Mi Smart Band comes with AMOLED
Touch Screen with crisp
graphics. The features of
Xiaomi Smart band 6
include a SpO2 sensor,
24-hour heart rate
monitoring, and 30
different activities. The
smart band is water
Fastrack Reflex resistant; you can go
3.0 Activity Tracker swimming or shower
Fastrack Reflex 3.0 is an ideal tracker to gift for after an intense
a birthday. With 10 days of battery life, Fastrack workout. The Xiaomi
has 24 hours of real-time HR monitoring, Sleep Mi Smart Band 6 is
Tracker, and Camera Control. There are 10 compatible with any
sports modes designed for various aspects like smartphone.
Outdoor Walk, Indoor Walk, Outdoor Running, Price: Rs 3,499/-
Indoor Running, Hiking, Rowing, Yoga, and other
training modes.
Price: Rs 1,797/-

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OnePlus Smart band Oppo Smart Watch
OnePlus Smart Band comes Oppo Health and Fitness
with 13 exercise modes, Smartwatch are
Blood Oxygen Saturation, one of the best
Heart rate, and sleep smartwatches
tracking. The Smart which come
band is compatible with with a heart
Android & iOS. The other rate monitor,
amazing features of the exercise
smart band are Water tracking,
resistance, managing and in-built
music, camera shutter GPS. With
controls, and call- up to 21 days
message notifications. of battery life, it
With the help of the supports Bluetooth
OnePlus health app, you can connectivity and
analyse health data, and get is compatible with all
insights into your health. The smartphones. You can track
battery lasts up to 14 days. your runs, swims, bike ride walks, and several
other activities with five large exercise
Price: Rs 1,599/- sensors which are on the back of the watch.
Price: Rs 14,999/-

Fitbit Sense
Advanced
Smartwatch
Fitbit Sense
Advanced
Smartwatch is an
amazing fitness
tracker with built-
in Alexa. It has
excellent tools for
heart health, stress
management, and skin
temperature. The smartwatch
alerts you whenever your heart rate goes above
Mi Smart Band 5 or below average. The battery lasts up to 6 days
Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a full-touch AMOLED and fast charging completes in just 12 minutes,
colour display and runs up to 14 days on a single although it might vary on other factors.
charge. With PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) You can also use built-in GPS during runs, and
you can track all your fitness-related activities. Mi bike rides, and control your smart home devices.
Smart Band 5 has many amazing features like 11 With the help of Google Assistant, and Alexa you
professional sports modes, 5 ATM Water-resistant can set bedtime reminders, and alarms, and get
modes, stress monitoring, sleep monitoring, heart quick news as well.
rate, and women's health tracking.
Price: Rs 2,370/-
Price: Rs 21,458/-

These are some of the best fitness trackers or smart watches with amazing built-in features which will
help you to lead a healthy lifestyle. Before you buy any fitness tracker, make sure that you check the
design and comfort which is suitable for you.

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POPULAR ART GALLERIES IN INDIA
For art lovers, art galleries are the symbol of heaven on earth. An art gallery is a place where one
witnesses different perspectives, ideas, and emotions. Mostly art galleries display paintings,
sculptures, and other forms of contemporary modern art that transcend the rules and boundaries of
imagination and bind us all together. Here are some of the most popular art galleries in India.

1) Arts Academy Of Fine Arts, Kolkata


The Art Academy of Fine Arts was established in the
year 1933. It is one of the most famous art galleries in
India, with many displays of famous and mesmerizing
paintings from across the world. The gallery has the
paintings of Indian artists in one section and foreign
artists' paintings in another. The most popular paintings
in this art gallery are ‘A Winter Evening’ and ‘Girl with a
Pitcher.’

2) The Government Museum and Art


Gallery, Chandigarh
The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh
is an amazing place that has paintings and sculptures.
The gallery began in 1968, and there are different
sections for sculptures, architectural works, and art
paintings. The art gallery proudly displays the paintings
of popular artists like Raja Ravi Varma, Rabindranath
Tagore, and Nandalal Bose.

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3) National Gallery Of Modern Art, Delhi
The National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi is one of the
finest art galleries in India. It is a good initiative by the
government of India. The gallery was established in 1954
and it has a huge collection of 14,000 paintings by various
artists from across the country. The gallery is the home
to some famous paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, the Tagore
brothers, and Jamini Roy.

4) Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai


Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai is one of the unique art
galleries in India. Established in 1952, the art gallery has
housed many paintings of famous artists like Jamini Roy
and Arpita Singh. Apart from the paintings, the art gallery
is also home to various scriptures, photographs, and
brilliant crafts.

5) Gallery Artchill, Jaipur


Sangeeta Juneja the founder of Gallery Artchill started this
place in the west wing of the famous Amber Fort in the year
1994. It is one of the biggest modern and contemporary
art galleries in India and is the house of contemporary
Rajasthani Art. The gallery has hosted and sponsored
132 art shows and displayed Indian art in international art
events. Right now, there are 2,500 artworks present in the
gallery.

6) Government Museum, Chennai


Government Museum in Chennai is also called as
Madras Museum and it is the second oldest museum
and art gallery in India. Established in the year 1851,
there are many traditional paintings of the Rajput, and
Mughal eras. The best attraction of this art museum is
the Tanjore paintings displayed along with contemporary
modern art.

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7) Victoria Memorial Art Gallery, Kolkata
The Victoria Memorial Art Gallery in Kolkata was established
in 1921. It has a collection of both native and foreign
paintings. The art gallery is divided into various sections
which are Indian miniature, Royal art gallery, Calcutta gallery,
and Indian and foreign paintings.

8) National Gallery of Modern Art,


Bangalore
The National Gallery of Modern Art is a new art gallery in
India that was inaugurated in 2009. The art gallery has
more than 500 paintings from traditional and modern
genres. All the paintings are aligned as per the periods.
There are also some popular paintings of honourable
artists like Amrita Sher Gil, Jamini Roy, and Raja Ravi
Varma.

9) Muse Art Gallery, Hyderabad


Muse Art Gallery is one of the famous art galleries in
India begun by Kaali Sudheer and J.K.Sandhya. It is a
contemporary space located in the heart of the city.
The art gallery conducts various programs like lectures,
discussions, and seminars on art and its importance.

10) Aakriti Gallery


Aakriti Gallery is one of the modern art galleries in India.
There are two centres in Kolkata and New Delhi. The art
gallery has amazing works of conventional artworks,
sculptures, and printmaking. You can also purchase
modern art and contemporary art depictions from the
online art shop.

These are some of the popular art galleries in India where you can witness old traditional paintings along
with contemporary modern art, fine art, abstract paintings, and sculptures. You can also attend the
events and interact with the artists to understand the heritage and importance of the art.

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TRAVEL

Varanasi-
The Holy City Of India.
In ancient times, no city was thought to be built as beautiful as Varanasi. It is one of the oldest cities in the world dating
back to the 11th century. For many centuries, the city has been attracting pilgrims from all across the world due to its
traditions and culture, which have been passed on over centuries.
In this place, one can witness the rituals of life and death being performed on the Ghats. One can find in this place, ancient
temples of high spiritual and devotional values, ashrams, narrow lanes of amazing food stalls, and shops known for Banaras
Sarees. From bathing in the Holy Ganges to touring the oldest temples, there is a lot to do in the city of temples.

1. Visiting the Kashi


Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the
Jyotirlingas and the oldest temples in
Varanasi, located on the bank of the river
Ganges. Varanasi is considered to be the
home to Lord Shiva and Parvati, Thousands
of devotees visit this temple throughout the
year to seek the blessings of the lord.

There are many beliefs that true devotees


achieve freedom from death by worshipping
Lord Shiva in Kashi. Next to the Kashi
Vishwanath Temple, there is Annapoorna
Temple, Dundiraj Vinayak Temple, and
Gyanwapi which is frequently visited
by the devotees. Other popular temples
in Kashi are Durga Temple, Ankatha
Temple, Kalabhairav Temple, Tulsi Manas,
Sankatmochan, and Bharat Mata Temple.

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2. Take a bath in the
Ganges
The Ganges is a sacred river,
and it is believed that the river
washes away our sins. When
you visit Kashi, you will see
devotees chanting prayers
every morning and evening.
Cremations near the Ganges
are also a tradition in Varanasi
because it is believed that the
cremation on the banks of the
river will free the soul from the
cycle of death and rebirth.
You can also go on a boat ride
to witness the beautiful view
during the sunset on the river.

4. Take a tour of the major Ghats


There are 88 Ghats in the beautiful city of Varanasi.
The ghats are considered to be holy places. Most
of them are for bathing and other ceremonies. The
popular one amongst them is Dashashwamedh
Ghat located close to the Vishwanath Temple. It is
believed that Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses while
performing the Ashwamedha Yajna here.

The Manikarnika Ghat is one of the popular ghats


in Varanasi. According to the legend, Lord Shiva's
earrings (Manikarnika) fell into the pit which was dug
by Lord Vishnu using his Chakra.

Another legend says that Parvati hid her earrings


at this site to keep Shiva from travelling around the
world. You can go on a morning boat ride on the river
Ganges along these ghats and ask the rower to tell
their stories.

3. Witness the magnificent Ganga Aarti


One of the best things to do in Varanasi is watching
the evening aarti on the Ghats. It is an enlightening
experience in Varanasi and the ghats get crowded
during the aarti time. It is better to go to the place
early. The soulful sounds of aarti last about 20-30
minutes during which the priests perform, blow horns,
flower petals, bells, and incense to the holy river.

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5. Shopping in
Varanasi
Shopping in Varanasi is
exquisite, with many things to
buy, like the famous Banarasi
Silk Sarees, a bottle of holy
Ganges water to keep in your
home, Rudraksha Malas, shiva
lingams, and other beads.
Walk through the narrow
streets of Varanasi and explore
popular shopping areas like
Vishwanath Lane, Thateri
Chowk, and Godowilia.

6. Food in Varanasi
The many food specialities in Varanasi include Kachori
served with aromatic Aloo Curry, a popular breakfast
dish, Gopal Mandir Gali's Choora Matar, a popular
evening time snack, Deena Chaat Bandar's Tamatar Chat,
a mouth-watering dish served with Palash leaves. You
can also try the famous sweets of Banaras which are
Jalebi, Banarasi Pan, and Malaiyyo or Nimish.

8. Visit historical places in Varanasi


There are many historical spots in Varanasi like the
Benaras Hindu University founded by Sanskrit Scholar
Madan Mohan Malviya. There is also Bharat Kala
Bhavan Museum where you can walk through the
gallery of Indian paintings dating back to the 11th
Century. There are almost 12,000 paintings in the
museum. The popular Ramnagar Fort built in the 17th
century, located across the Assi Ghat is also a popular
place to visit in Varanasi.

7. Visit Sarnath
The popular Buddhist pilgrim spot called Sarnath is
just 10 km away from the city. Sarnath is a place where
Lord Buddha preached about achieving enlightenment
for the first time. There are a lot of structures that have
been built by the kings who followed Buddhism.

There is also Dhamek Stupa which is considered a very


sacred place for Buddhists. It is said that Buddha's
remains have been cremated and the ashes were
divided and buried under eight mounds. King Ashoka
rebuilt the Dhamek Stupa.

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INTERIORS An outdoor meditation space should have a relaxing
and distraction-free environment that allows you to be
in the moment and lets you focus on your breathing.
Reduce outdoor noises with sounds that are soothing
like wind chimes, and rain chains. You can also
slip your headphones over your ears and listen to a
calming sound during your focus time.

Creating
MEDITATION SPACES Introduce the five elements into your meditation space.
Five elements have a huge effect on our minds and
Studies have shown that practising meditation help us soul. You may not be able to fit all these elements in
your space. So, you can install a soft glow with string
reduce stress levels. Here are some useful tips which
lights and if there is room for a fountain, you can
can be used for creating an outdoor meditation space. always be creative with the fountains and meditate
near them. You can also place a water bowl made of
recycled and UV-resistant materials.

How to create an outdoor meditation space?

A meditation space should be comfortable. It is


important to keep your environment in mind and
optimize your plan so it can be as comfortable as
possible. A supportive meditation space should have
natural light and airflow. You can always set up a wood
yoga platform which helps you to avoid moisture or
soft surface. Wood yoga platforms are a simple and
sustainable place to have a clean space for your daily
meditation practice.

Surround yourself with greenery. You can create a


meditation space by placing plants around you which
can promote serenity and add beautiful smells. If you
already have plants outside, make sure you set up a
small collection of plants that bring you joy. Plants like
Aloe Vera and Spider Plant have innumerable benefits
and they purify the air around you and protect the
space from getting negative vibes.

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To get high benefits from your
meditation space, you can build an altar.
It can be a simple large and flat altar, or
you can display sacred objects, place
crystals, and burn incense. Meditating
with an altar will help you to feel more
connected to the higher self and you will
start getting a feeling of surrendering
yourself, getting towards enlightenment,
mindfulness, and compassion.

Decorating your meditation area is


recommended to avoid distractions.
You can decorate your space with bells,
meditation beads, statues, crystals,
affirmation stones, and artwork that
will not let you distract from the outside
world.

It is hard to meditate when your


neighbours are staring at you. Our
minds will keep wandering and
wondering whether they are looking
at us or not. So, privacy is particularly
important in your meditation space. You
can set up fencing, hedges, and trees
which block the view from others. Apart
from this, you can also use curtains, a
folding screen, and a patio umbrella.

You can also install lanterns and


candles which are a universal symbol
of brightness, and guiding lights. By
including lamps, candles, and lanterns in
your meditation space you can get that
inspiring light and inner strength that
guides the soul through dark times.

These are some of the beautiful things


you can do to set up your outdoor
meditation space. Our daily lives are
filled with stress and meditation is the
best way to reduce that tension and you
can commit yourself to healing your
mind, body, and soul.

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Pet owners have become
quite about choosing the
best food for their pets.
Keeping this in mind,
many pet companies are
launching several food
items made with special
ingredients and high
nutrition values. We give
you a list of some top pet
brands and their products.

TOP PET BRANDS


1. Arden Grange 2. Classic

Arden Grange is one of the popular pet brands. They Classic is one of the most prominent dog food brands
have huge popularity across the globe and are known that provide healthy and nutritious food for dogs.
for their perfect and healthy food for dogs. Dogs like Classic-Companion pets have a variety of food for dogs
this brand too! Some of the featured products of Arden and other animals. The most popular food among the
Grange are Arden Grange Large Breed Adult Dry Dog products is Chicken flavoured dog food which is highly
Food, Sensitive Adult Dry Dog Food, Small and Medium appreciated by dogs.
Breed Dry Dog Food, and Dry Dog Food for all breeds.

3. Heads Up For Tails


Heads Up For Tails is one of the popular pet care
brands which is dedicated to furry friends. They
provide different accessories, toys, and food for your
pet dog or cat. They have premium quality based
products from their brand and they also sell other
brands. Heads Up For Tails have a long list of products
like dry food, wet food, puppy food, organic pet food,
and so on.

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4. Licks and Crunch 6. Furr Meals

Licks and Crunch is one of the best pet food brands Furr Meals is a top pet brand that provides natural,
that prepares dog treats that are grain-free, and gluten- healthy food and treats for pets. Designed by a group
free. This is an Instagram-based startup that prepares of highly skilled and qualified nutritionists. Furr Meals
innovative and tasty treats after thorough research by use only high-quality protein, vitamin-rich herbs and
expert nutritionists. Most dog treats contain several veggies, and immunity-boosting materials to prepare
herbs and spices to make the food more delicious and their recipes. They also provide unique recipes like veg
healthy for pets. and non-veg, natural, ready-to-eat, and multiple protein
options.

5. BARF India
7. Drools

BARF India is one of the healthiest brands which


makes natural and healthy food for dogs. BARF India
Drools is a very popular pet brand that manufactures
prepares food that is free from grains, and anything
the best food for dogs and cats. Pet food contains
artificial. They aim to improve the health, and quality of
high nutritional values and they are very beneficial for
life of pets by promoting natural diet and health care
growing pets. Drools have a wide range of food which
solutions. The food contains a balanced blend of raw
are Drools Focus dry dog food, puppy super-premium
meat, fruits, vegetables, and bones. BARF India sells a
dog food, drools chicken and egg adult dog food, and
wide range of products like Jerkies, dehydrated grain-
others.
free dogs, and cat food.

8. Farmina
Farmina is an excellent dog food that has high nutritional
values and real grain-free ingredients. It is very ideal for dogs
to be fed with grain-free products because they provide good
health and stamina. They prepare dog food with boneless
chicken, sweet potatoes, dried whole eggs, dried carrots, and
other health supplements. Farmina provides a wide range of
foods for all breeds like Chicken and pomegranate, puppy wet
food, mini adult wet food, boar, and apple wet food.

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STREAMING
NOW

POPULAR INDIAN
PODCASTS
Podcasts are a great source of information and
entertainment . There is a wide range to choose from.
From adventure and mystery to podcasts designed to
clam you down and put one to sleep, we bring you the
top Indian podcasts which you should listen to.

THE MYTHPAT PODCAST ON PURPOSE WITH JAY SHETTY

This self-help podcast is hosted by the


The Mythpat Podcast was created and hosted author, monk, and life coach Jay Shetty. This
by Mithilesh Patankar who is popularly podcast is about how to deal with day-to-day
known as Gamer Mythpat. Mithilesh provides hardships and covers a variety of topics and
the most recent gaming industry news, conversations with insightful people. The
and entertaining content, and educates his podcast is very popular across the globe and
listeners on how to be a successful content is always on the top due to the millions of
creator. streams and listeners.
Streams on: Spotify(Weekly Episodes) Streams on: Available on all platforms
(Weekly Episodes)

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FIN SHOTS MAED IN INDIA

Fin shots is a 5-minute daily podcast that Maed In India is India's music podcast that
explains finance and business developments brings the best independent musicians across
in English. Finception hosts the podcast. The the country and overseas. Mae Mariam
podcast not only deals with finances and Thomas hosts the podcast and finds new
businesses but also gives information about music and the stories behind the singer or
current affairs, and technological and political group. Every week, Maed in India brings in new
details as well. talent and gives them a platform to showcase
their talent.
Streams on: Available on all platforms
(Daily Episodes) Streams on: Available across all
platforms (Weekly)

RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE THE INTERNET SAID SO

The Internet said so is an Indian comedy


Respectfully Disagree, created by Swaddle podcast hosted by comedians Aadar Malik,
is an Independent company in Mumbai. The Neville Shah, Varun Thakur, and Kautuk
podcast discusses health, gender, family, Srivastav. The conversations between the
and culture. The weekly podcast hosted by comedians are hilarious and every week they
Srishti Malhotra has both entertaining and produce new topics and discuss fun, stupid,
informative content for listeners. and shocking facts they find on the Internet.
Streams on: Available across all
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INDIA’S FIRST INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE
THE RANVEER SHOW INDIAN NOIR

The Ranveer Show is one of the leading Indian Noir is a mix of crime, horror, and dark
podcasts across the country and is hosted fantasy podcast, created by Nikesh Murali
by Ranveer Allahabadia popularly known as who is also a voice actor and the winner of the
Beer Biceps. He is a social media influencer common wealthy short story. Every week, a
and YouTuber. The podcast discusses a wide new episode of thrilling stories with amazing
range of topics like lifestyle, fitness, and career sound effects and background scores is
guidelines. released on Indian Noir.
Streams on: Spotify (Weekly) Streams on: Spotify (Weekly)

THE TASTES OF INDIA THE MUSAFIR STORIES

The Musafir Stories is India's first ever travel


Hosted by Puja Darshan, The Tastes of India is podcast hosted by Saif Omar and Faiza Khan.
a bi-lingual Indian recipe podcast. The podcast They travel to different destinations and share
discusses and connects various cultures and their journey, experience, and travel tricks. This
tasty food made across the country. It is a podcast inspires people to travel and explore
perfect podcast for those who are just starting different places.
to cook and want to learn new dishes.
Streams on: Available across all
Streams on: Available across all platforms.
platforms

INDIA
70 October 2022
INDIA’S FIRST INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE
INDIA
71 October 2022
INDIA’S FIRST INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE

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