Suburb February 2019

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Volume 10 | Issue 02 | February 2019

Group Editor & CEO

Shyam Grover

Editor’s Note

Dear Reader

We staying in Gurgaon have experienced the city to be a melting pot of

various beliefs and ethnicities. The city is like an ocean in its depth which

not just gives space to people from various walks of life to progress but

is bountiful enough to offer the right nourishment to let them grow their

roots and make the place their home. While working on the Cover story

of this issue, we met some amazing Japanese who have made Gurgaon

their home. Some of them from the community are experts in various

Indian dance forms and speak fluent Hindi. They love Indian traditions

and the warmth of the native culture. Let’s showcase A Little Japan

Thriving in Gurgaon.

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Vineeta Jerath Grover

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A LITTLE JAPAN

THRIVING IN GURGAON

If there is any culture that comes to mind

on being starkly opposite to Indian culture,

it is Japanese! We as Indians are often

loud, boisterous and the Japanese are softspoken…

despite stark differences in

ethnicities many Japanese have made

Gurgaon their home. SUBURB takes you on

this meeting bridge…

WELLNESS

CELEBRATE WOMANHOOD EACH DAY WITH

GOOD HEALTH

‘Eating right goes a long way for women,’ has been an old adage and it still

holds right…

G-CONNECT

“I ANNIHILATED THE BIG ‘C’ FROM MY LIFE’’

It was November 2017, I felt a lump in my left breast. I knew, what it could

mean!

FEBRUARY 2019

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G SETTLER

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DENTAL CARE

TODDLER’S DENTAL HEALTH

“Better care, lesser are chances of tooth decay in a child,” discusses Dr

Heman Verma from Dental Stylers

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G-DECOR

RUSTIC THE WAY IT IS…

Make your homes look welcoming-give warmth to your place with earthy

touch

FASHION

WHAT'S YOUR PERSONAL SHOE STORY?

Individualism is also strong when it comes to customized footwear

contents

FEBRUARY 2019

REGULARS

26 TREND

HANDLOOMS OF INDIA: A BIG YES IN THE FASHION

SCENE

Indian Handlooms are definitely a major hit this summer and let’s find out what’s

Gurgaon’s choice

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EVENT OF THE MONTH

FIESTA WALK & RUN BY MOUNT OLYMPUS SCHOOL,

GURGAON

Deepa Malik motivates families to gear up to a fit and healthy life as she flags off

the walkathon

FENGSHUI

GETTING READY FOR YOUR EXAMS

Though there is no substitute for hard work but with the enhanced educational

luck you may find it easier focus better says the Fengshui expert

CARELESS WHISPERS

WATCH OUT, YOU ARE UNDER SURVEILLANCE!

In the era of social media, where everything you do instantly finds a way to your

social media handles and account. An insight…

BEAUTY

POST –WINTER SKIN CARE

Spring in some extra glow back on your skin after winters- Go ‘natural’

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G-town comes with its own baggage!

33 G-ETC

Events and launches that marked in the city

39 DELHI DOSSIER

Events, launches from Delhi

44 CORPORATE WHISPER

A Tongue-in-Cheek piece to ponder

45 G-KIDZ

Only for kids!

49 G-TAROT

Your tarot cards of 2019

50 G-PLANNER

There is much to do…Where, when and how

52 G-LISTINGS

A directory of latest outlets and helpline numbers

56 G-HELPDESK

A quick phone directory to your urgent needs

58 OFF THE RECORD

A witty diary of reflections of the mundane

TREND

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EVENT OF THE MONTH

DELHI DOSSIER

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SHOWCASE

A LITTLE JAPAN

THRIVING IN GURGAON

If there is any culture that comes to mind on being starkly opposite to Indian

culture, it is Japanese! While we gorge on our spicy robust curries, Japanese

delight in their mild, delicate yet flavorsome dishes. Indians are infamous for not

being the best example of punctuality whereas Japanese frown upon someone

arriving late! We as Indians are often loud, boisterous and we are comfortable even

with chaos around us while the Japanese are soft-spoken, always on their best

behavior and meticulously organized! Yet, when hearts connect, differences take the

form of diversity and foreign lands become a home

TEAM SUBURB

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Today, more than 10,000

Japanese nationals are living

in India and out of them

around 6000 live in

Gurgaon, tells us

KentaroTsutsumi, Director of

Sales, Japanese segment,

Marriott Hotels India Pvt Ltd. “Delhi-

Gurgaon and the number is only increasing

every year. About 40 percent of the

Japanese working in Delhi NCR are staying

with their families,’’ says Kentaro San.

Gurgaon is a preferred destination for this

community with the pbvious reasons- some

of the biggest Japanese multinational

companies like Toshiba, Canon, Honda,

Dentsu, Hitachi, Suzuki, Denso, among

others, have their offices as well as huge

scale operations underway in the city. But

while work brings most of them to the

country, a few are choosing to stay back

and make the Capital and the Millennium

City their home.

The Japanese in Town

Gurgaon has over time emerged to be a

leading destination of choice for foreign

companies as well as foreign nationals. The

city may be grappling with its own

infrastructure issues or high pollution levels,

but at the same time it has a world class

cosmopolitan environment with

international standard of housing,

International schools, multi cuisine food

and of course stellar opportunities for

growth.

“The Japanese community is mostly living

in Gurgaon and the area near Manesar. But

they find places in Delhi better for

shopping and entertainment. The market in

INA is a popular shopping hub to pick up

household daily errands, mainly the food

supply. There are Japanese publications in

the city which give information about the

city and other expat communities help each

other to settle in here,’’says Kentaro.

Kim’s Mart located in Mega Mall in

Gurgaon is yet another popular destination

among the Asian expat community. The

place stocks produce that is integral to the

foreign communities and is visited very

regularly by the Korean and Japanese

nationals living here.

“We have very regular Korean and

Japanese customers and cater to their

requirements the best we can,” says store

manager Parveen Kumar, Manager

Purchase & Accounts. “From noodles,

“

I find that young

Indian children

and youth are not much

interested in traditional

Indian dances! I hope

they get inspired to

learn more about their

heritage, traditional

culture and art forms as

there is so much to love

about it.”

Kaori Naka

sauces, meats, seafood to signature

ingredients such as miso, seaweed among

others we mostly source internationallyand

maintain their stock at the store. We have

friendly terms with our patrons and they

share their requirements with us. Japanese

are very true to their word and give

importance to time commitments.”

Japanese Bakes

There are also very popular food bakeries

and restaurants in Gurgaon that offer

authentic flavours of Japan! “We at Iroha

serve 100 percent authentic Japanese

products using original recipes,” says Chef

Sakae Omori of the popular bakery in

Sushant Lok.“We don’t tweak the flavours

as 90 per cent of our customers are

Japanese and they like to eat mildly spicy

food. It’s been five years now that I’ve been

working and living in Gurgaon and I find it

very exciting,” smiles the chef.

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“

Today, more

than 10,000

Japanese nationals are

living in India and out of

them around 6000 live

in Gurgaon.’’

Kentaro Tsutsumi.

“Japanese from Delhi NCR also come to

Iroha for their Tokyo style sweets and we

mostly have expats and their families

coming in for their grocery and daily

shopping here in this market,” says Iroha’s

Manager, Robin Sehrawat. “We also have

stocked up on organic vegetables which

are in association with Hasora, another

Japanese brand which deals with fresh and

organic vegetables and we also stock up on

sashimi fish,” adds Sehrawat.

Golf Course Road which is in close

proximity to the bakery is home to many

Japanese living in Gurgaon. The gated

societies are popular among the Japanese

community and offer them the comforts

and facilities at par with international

countries.

Japanese cuisine signature dishes such as

Sushi and Teppanyaki have really caught

the fancy of Indian food lovers who are

increasingly experimenting with this South

Asian cuisine and loving what it has to

offer. Over the past couple of years many

Japanese food establishments have

opened their shutters in Gurgaon and are

doing well serving the connoisseur

community of the city.

Kuuraku restaurant in Global Foyer Mall is

yet another popular destination for this

community. “Japanese cuisine is unique

and we have our style of preparation and

signature ingredients,” says Yosuke Kumai,

Project Manager at the restaurant. “Our

chef is from Japan who cooks authentic

dishes and we don’t tweak the taste at all

as 70 percent of our patrons are Japanese!

Our grilled chicken ‘yakitori’ and Korean

chicken are extremely popular dishes.”

We are told since Japanese are an introvert

and meticulous community, most of

popular standalone Japanese restaurants

and those in the star hotels have a

Japanese chef to cater to the community

guests.

Shimpei Sota, Assistant Manager Plant

Solution Department at Tepco finds

Galleria and Cross Point great places to

hangout, eat and shop. “I have been

coming to Gurgaon very often, and India is

on my regular trip since six years,’’ he says

with a warm grin of joy.

Dia Park Premier is another popular

destination with the Japanese nationals

visiting Gurgaon. The hotel which is in

close vicinity to Huda City Center in Sector

29 hosts a large number of Japanese

guests and have services and facilities

aligned to their taste and culture. The

Japanese restaurants Raifu and Raifu-tei

(private room) are much acclaimed for their

authentic preparations and you can expect

to be served the choicest dishes of the

cuisine which are prepared by Japanese

chefs! They also have two big Japanese

style communal baths for men and women

as well as an Ariake-do Acupuncture

Center offering the Japanese art of

acupuncture and moxibustion therapy.

Moreover the hotel also provides Japanese

concierge services to facilitate easy

communication between the guests and

the hotel staff.

Japanese Support System in

Gurgaon

On one hand as expected language poses

a big barrier to let the Japanese and Indian

communities mix up closely, there are some

Japanese here who speak fluent Hindi.

Tomoko from Japan is a PHD in Hindi and

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“

Language is

the greatest

barrier for the

community to mix up

with the Indians here

and to overcome this

we are teaching

Hindi to the society

members.’’

Harsh Vir Taneja

is living with her Japanese husband and her

children in Gurgaon.

Prestige International, formerly known as

Japanese Help Desk helps the Japanese

working class community in availing

medical help and consultation in hospitals

in Gurgaon and Delhi by working as

language mediators between the Japanese

patients and Indian doctors.

“In a month we help almost 200 Japanese

patients with their medical requirements as

almost all our 10 team members know

Japanese, English and Hindi which provides

the perfect link between the doctor and

the patient,” says Managing Director

Takuya Yamakami who has been handling

the Gurgaon operations for last 2 years.

“We have tied up with Fortis, Max

Gurgaon, Dental Roots as well as Sunflower

Family Clinic to take care of all medical and

dental needs of the Japanese community.

We also have tie-ups with insurance

companies and facilitate cashless services

for our patrons.’’

While most Japanese nationals in Gurgaon

are those who have been sent on work

assignments or projects for a brief time

period, a few young Japanese nationals

especially of the age group ranging 20-30

want to continue stayingfor a longer period

in India!


“I was fascinated with Indian culture and

am also an Odissi dancer,” says Minori

Suzuki who works at Prestige International.

“Before coming to India I had learnt basic

Hindi language and have picked up more

staying here. I enjoy Indian food and living

to work in Gurgaon has been a great

experience which I wish to continue for a

long time. I only wish there was less

pollution and better infrastructure in the

city.”

Art & Cultural Association

Globalization has shrunk the world! While

we have opened our palates to Japanese

cuisine, there are many Japanese women

who have embraced traditional dance

forms of India, and hold your breath, have

become dance gurus too!

Kaori Naka who has been living in Delhi for

the last seven years is working in Gurgaon

is closely associated with the Odyssey

dance for the last 12 years, and today runs

her own dance school Debadhara Yoga &

Odissi in Delhi as well as Japan!

“I was 18 when I first travelled to India and

at 19 I came across this dance form and

was moved by it,” says Kaori. “In 2006 I got

a scholarship from Indian government and

came to Delhi and studied under Guru

Kavita Dwibedi. I had also earlier learnt the

dance form in Japan and Canada. I started

my dance school in Japan and would visit

India often. In 2009 I started mydance

school in Chhatarpur and today most of my

students are Japanese who are living in

Delhi NCR. My family also now lives in

Delhi and this city has grown to become

home,’’ she says with a smile. “I have made

few good Indian friends too especially in

my dance groups. My son is settling down

well here. We have deep fondness for

India’s culture and dances.”

Connect with the community

Gurgaon boasts of a huge number of

groups that comprise of people with similar

interests and passions. While there are

many groups that connect over food or

fashion or fitness, there is also the very

popular group ‘Japan Society of India’ that

was founded in Gurgaon with the intent to

connect both the Japanese and the Indian

community.

“I had gone to Japan in 2015 to study

Japanese language,” says Harsh Vir Taneja,

founder of the society. “They are the nicest

people and I made many Japanese friends

during my stay there. In 2016 on my return I

Jenica Kalra who is a

Japanese language

student and now

even a teacher at

the language

institute Misao in Gurgaon

fell in love with the

Japanese culture and the

community at her friend’s

wedding! “My friend got

married to a Japanese girl

and at their wedding is

where I had my first

introduction to Japanese

community. I loved their

culture and interacting with

the Japanese nationals who

I found very gentle, soft

spoken and well mannered.

I started learning the language a year ago and have reached Level 3. I

have also developed interest in Japanese calligraphy as well as Origami

which is a beautiful Japanese paper art. I wish to visit Japan this year

and now that I know the language I can connect more deeply with the

community, where otherwise language becomes a huge barrier. It is also

great to see so many Japanese people coming down to Rishikesh to

learn Yoga which is a huge fad in Japan and is becoming increasingly

popular among the community!

founded this society with my Japanese

friends here with the aim to connect both

communities and at the same time make

them aware about India and its culture. I

met Japanese people in Japan who had

stayed or worked in India for quite some

time and still didn’t know much about our

country. Japanese people are mostly shy

and many come with stereotype notions in

their mind. But Gurgaon has been a

pleasant shock to many who would not

have expected such a developed city when

they were in Japan,’’ he shares.

The Society does lot of activities with the

Japanese community to keep them

engaged- sushi making, saree draping,

Indian food tasting are some popular

among its members.

With ties growing between these two

iconic Asian countries, we have a lot to look

forward to with the Japanese community.

Under the Tokyo Declaration for Japan-

India Special Strategic and Global

Partnership, Prime Minister Narender Modi

and Prime Minister Abe have set a target of

doubling Japanese FDI and the number of

Japanese firms in India by 2019. As per the

Embassy of Japan in India, there are already

1,229 Japanese firms operating with 4,417

offices in India till October 2015 and Japan’s

Prime Minister has set a target of $33.5

Billion investment into India by 2019. s

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G-SETTLER

Not Just

ValeNtiNe’s

Day!

If you read the newspapers like many of us

tend to do, there is no way you can forget

that Valentine’s Day is round the corner! No

way! Romantic dinners within a thousand

bucks, lovey-dovey cards, cakes to order,

heart-shaped balloons, twin solitaire rings,

matching humungously expensive watches,

spa treatments and more…

Arthy Muthanna Singh

Can be pretty tensionpacked,

right? And, what

pressure! What if she

does not like the gift?

What if she thinks you’re

a cheapo? What if the

dress does not fit? What

if he thinks that the bracelet is too bling?

What if, what if…?

But for me, the pressures are totally

different. Whenever the month of February

begins, I always remember two dates –

February 14 and February 29. Don’t get

me wrong, I am not thinking of these two

days only because of Valentine’s Day and

because a year with February 29th in it

means it is a Leap year. Far from it. Maybe

when I was a lot younger, more naïve and

romantic, but not now. Now I remember

these dates because of two special

birthdays. One on Feb 14 and one on Feb

29.

While everyone else is talking about

where, oh where they will they take their

loved one out for a special date, I am

making sure that I do not forget these

important dates. Feb 29 is the easier date-

- first of all it comes only once in four

years, making that year a Leap year.

Secondly, this friend lives in Houston,

which helps. There is little chance that he

will wallop me when if I forget his birthday,

even though it does arrives only once in

four years! But the February 14 birthday is

the one I really cannot afford to forget.

This friend lives here and I have actually

forgotten her birthday once, so….! This is a

matter of being left-out-of-the-will

importance. The year I did forget (no

excuse, except that my memory is like a

sieve!), she called me at 11 pm and

demanded an extra-special birthday

present. Fair enough.

Which brings me to FOMO. My friend/ s

keep reminding me that if I was on

Facebook there was no way I’d be allowed

to forget anyone’s birthday, anniversary,

book launch, art opening, etc. In fact, I am

not on social media at all. A bit of a

dinosaur on that front. No Insta, no Twitter,

no Facebook. No Fear Of Missing Out, I’m

asked? No, not really. Quite a relief,

actually. I can barely keep up with I need to

keep with. I’d probably collapse if there

was even more to keep up with. Maybe I’d

never forget important dates ever again,

maybe I’d receive more birthday wishes or

even Valentine wishes! But for now, maybe

just a dozen real red roses will do? s


WELLNESS

CELEBRATE

WOMANHOOD

EACH DAY WITH

GOOD HEALTH

‘Eating right goes a long way for women,’

has been an old adage heard from

generations and it still holds right…

Meera Oberoi

Healthy diet and nutrition

are of utmost importance

to women, given their

bodies undergo many

hormonal changes during

puberty, pregnancy and

menopause. A balanced

diet provides enough support at all the

stages. It helps to tackle Pre Menstrual

Syndrome (PMS), boosts fertility, fights

stress, makes pregnancy smoother, and

eases symptoms of menopause.

Healthy living habits for women:

Never miss your meal: Follow the essential

three times a day meal and try to munch

something healthy in between like a fruit or

a salad. The outcome of a combination of

balanced diet and exercise is lustrous hair,

glowing skin and perfect shape.

Complex carbohydrate and fibre intake:

Meals having complex carbohydrates rich in

Omega

3 fatty acids are

known to reduce heart

risk factors, stress and

depression, so consumption

of flaxseeds, unsalted

pistachios, walnuts,

almonds, salmon and

tuna is advisable.

fibre

are a

good

source of energy

supply as they get absorbed slowly. Pasta,

rice, whole grain bread, beans, fruits, and

veggies are a great source of complex

carbohydrates which are also high on fibre

content.

Consume essential amount of fats: Don’t

go on fat-free or ‘low fat’ diet completely.

Low-fat foods are replaced with starch,

which is nothing but another form of sugar.

It is imperative that you read the label

properly before falling for the fad of low-fat

food.

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Health Guide

Never miss meals,

especially breakfast

Eat fruits, healthy items

between meals

Beware of excessive

protein

Drink ample amount of

water

Exercise regularly

Avoid excess of sugar

intake

Reduce stress

Avoid excess of sugar intake: Too much of

sugary food lead to bloating and makes

one feel lethargic. It is also one of the

reasons behind blemishes and acne on

face.

Take enough calcium and iron: The risk of

osteoporosis being higher in women, they

need to consume enough calcium for good

bone health. Beans, broccoli, kale, brussels

sprouts, and collard greens are the perfect

source for plant-based calcium. For iron

content, intake of lean red meat, dark

poultry, lentils, spinach, iron-fortified

cereals and almonds is advisable.

Beware of excessive protein: Too much of

animal-based protein for women can cause

harm as it leads to loss of calcium and

decreases bone density. It is advisable that

women opt for fish, skinless chicken, lowfat

dairy, and plant-based protein sources,

such as beans, nuts, seeds, peas, tofu, and

soy products rather than red meat and

processed meat.

Reduce stress: Changing your lifestyle

reduces your stress. Take an adequate

sleep of 7-8 hours at least. Lavender,

chamomile tea, tulsi, mulethi are some of

the herbs that help get rid of stress.

Quit smoking and cut down on alcohol:

Eating foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus

fruits, capsicum, amla help in decreasing

the urge to smoke. Keep your mouth busy

with the help of a sugar-free candy.

Decrease your cravings to smoke by

smelling on some dried fruits. Avoid alcohol

and caffeine.

Eating foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus

fruits, capsicum, amla help in decreasing

the urge to smoke s

NEW IN TOWN

New Luxury brands

at Ambience Mall

'Ted Baker' and 'Hackett London' recently have

opened their stores in Ambience Mall Gurgaon.

British clothing and accessories

brand Ted Baker known for

designer apparel and signature

tailoring opened its latest store

at the Ambience Mall Gurgaon

The brightly-lit store will house their wide

range of both menswear and

womenswear. Ted Baker is a mainstay for

every stylish wardrobe with a collection of

bright dresses, tops, menswear, luxe

accessories and add-ons.

Located adjacent to the Ted Baker store,

Hackett London is a multi-channel British

menswear retailer, specialising in vintage

clothing for men. As the official couturier

for the British Army Polo team, the

Henley Royal Regatta, the BAFTA awards

and Aston Martin Racing, Hackett London

is steeped in Britain's rich sartorial

heritage. With a wide repertoire of fine

casual and formal clothing the store is a

niche addition to the malls offering.

G-CONNECT

“I ANNIHILATED

THE BIG ‘C’ FROM

MY LIFE’’

It was November 2017, I felt a lump in my

left breast. I knew, what it could mean!

Nisha Agarwal

My gynaecologist wasn’t available

for the next whole week thus took

an appointment with another lady

doctor and while she was

examining me she blurted out that

there was something not right and

I was referred to a radiologist. The

journey began…The images and scans were a matter of

concern certainly, so it was recommended that I see a

surgeon for a biopsy at the earliest.

Then it was a marathon to look for a good surgeon.

Finally, I reached to Dr Rohan Khandelwal who

performed a needle-guided biopsy on me. I was lucky to

have got everything to have fallen in place and start the

treatment unlike many others wherein much time is

wasted looking for the right people and diagnosis.

After the biopsy I had to wait for seven days for the

reports to come and hell broke loose when it was

confirmed that the lump was malignant.

Hell Broke lose

How much I wished that the reports were wrong and so

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on, but the confirmation had come. I felt

my world spinning. I barely remember the

rest of my meeting with the doctor. I was

shocked, at the diagnosis and what was

more shocking was that we had no family

history of the disease.

Even if I wanted I knew there was no point

staying in denial; it was time to face it and

fight it out. The diagnosis had hit me hard.

Within the next four days, I had a

lumpectomy and reconstructive surgery the

following January, chemotherapy started

then radiation therapy six months later.

With the impact of therapies, I started to

lose hair dramatically and being a woman it

wasn’t easy for me to bear this. One fine

day, I went to the salon and got my head

shaved. Never wore a wig or covered my

head as people do normally.

Presently I have to take tamoxifen every

day and for the next 10 years. I am on

monthly injectable medicines which have

caused artificial menopause to me. Now my

scars have become my identity; I consider

them as my winning trophy which I earned

by enduring the pain.

My Support System

During this journey, my younger brother

provided me with a tremendous amount of

emotional support and helped me through

medical appointments and treatments.

I believe cancer changed me as a person. I

have become more sensitive and

compassionate. I knew I would need all my

strength to vanquish my illness. I worked on

myself to keep myself in a positive state of

mind. To lift my vibrations, I listened to

discourses of Aadi Yogi, chants and which

helped me to keep my sanity. Otherwise, it

was extremely difficult to handle this 'C'

monster and the other monster called

HUSBAND.

Life thereafter

In most cases, once the treatment is over,

cancer survivors cope with their new life in

different ways. While some prefer to put

their experiences behind them, others

choose to draw on them and get involved

with cancer-related activities. I do not

intend to restrict myself but certainly, give

back to society.

I don’t call it cancer I say, I CAN CERVIVE

(survive) once you survive cancer, you are

strong enough to face literally anything. s

The writer of the article is a cancer

survivor, a designer and a Gurgaon

resident who has put her journey of trials

& triumphs in words for many out there

to get inspired… ‘ it is possible to push

back and rout the scary ‘C’.

G-NEWS

The Commissioner MCG flags

off the marathon

Euro International in its

endeavour to develop the

culture of Sportsmanship in its

school in Sector 84, under the

leadership of Chairman,

Satyavir Yadav, Director, Swati Yadav and

Principal, Renu Singh conducted Euro

Mini Marathon on 10th Feb 2019 for the

residents of New Gurgaon the upcoming

locality for the style lovers.

Looking into the changing lifestyle and

alarming health issues due to sedentary

living, the school management felt the

need of promoting the culture of

sportsmanship. Over 700 runners,

including men, women, children and

senior citizens put their best foot

forward in the wee hours braving

bone-chilling morning and breezy

wind for different stretches, 1 Km, 3

Km and 5 Km.

The Commissioner MCG, Yashpal

Yadav along with Swati Yadav and

Renu Singh flagged off the event

in presence of other dignitaries

including RituKatariaMrs Haryana

India 2018, Kirti Singh, RWA

President and NationalBadminton

player.

The first three winners in each

category were awarded with cash

rewards.

HEALTH

Vanquishing the ‘C’

Factor

Taking your body tell-tale signs seriously is far better than fighting it when it takes

you over. On the World Cancer Day 2019, here are stories of battle & triumphs…

Uttara J Malhotra

Intermittent

fasting reduces free

radical damage,

regulates inflammatory

conditions in the body and

starves off cancer cell

formation.

The silent killer has invaded

into the lives of the rich and

poor. It makes no

distinctions and the survival

rate has become difficult.

Welcome to the world of

diseases like Cancer, that

has become the biggest lifestyle disease of

modern times.

Anandita Dasgupta (name changed) was

living a happy life with her grown-up

children when she suddenly started

developing pain in her chest. She thought it

to be nothing alarming but probably simple

hormonal change. But a chance checkup

left her dumbfounded and the rounds of

chemotherapy started thereafter. She had

multiple malignant growths in her breast.

The only prayer she had was, “I didn’t want

to lose my breast.” The trauma of physical

incapacity (or feeling so) was far more for

Anandita to handle than anything else.

Doctors couldn’t save her left breast and

she uses silicone exterior implants which

are the creation of modern-day medical

challenges.

Why Does It Happen?

Dr Tejinder Kataria, Chairperson Radiation

Oncology, Cancer Institute Medanta, The

Medicity constantly sees cases of cancer on

the rises both in men and women, not

barring children either. He shares, that

“currently, 60 per cent of cancer occurs due

to lifestyle choices. The rest can be blamed

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on the use of tobacco, alcohol and or due

to viral infections like hepatitis B and

human papillomavirus.”

“Cancer is caused by a complex interplay

between the genes, environment and

lifestyle factors. Another reason why cancer

is being seen so often is also that of better

diagnostic modalities which are able to pick

up this disease more frequently than

before,” informs, Dr Seema Singh,

Consultant- Surgical Oncology.

Doctors believe that in the past, cancer has

existed but patients succumb to it in a

smaller proportion and could live with

lingering cancer within the body. The life

expectancy and widespread attack

internally have increased.

The ‘C’ factor wrapped its fangs across the

celebrity actors like Monisha Koirala, Sonali

Bendre, Irfan Khan, taking all of them by

big shock. Talking to people recently at

Jaipur Literature Festival, Manisha Koirala

who was there to promote her book

‘Healed, a chronicle of her battle against

cancer said " To treat and defeat the

disease go to a medical expert and to

further maintain good health I suggest that

people should meditate, exercise every day

and follow the path of naturopathy.''

Intermittent fasting boosts your immune

system.’’ Her battle with the disease and

her life after that has made her more

compassionate, soft and ‘I am more kind to

myself.’ Her book takes the readers on an

emotional roller-coaster ride through her

many fears and struggles and shows how

she eventually came out triumphant.

Life Afterwards

The one thing which adversely does get

affected is the reproduction system,

especially in women. According to Dr

Sweta Gupta, Senior Consultant for Fertility

Solutions “With timely medical

interventions, survival rates have increased

but cancer treatment does lower people’s

ability to father or mother a child.

Treatments like surgery, chemotherapy or

radiotherapy can decrease ovarian

“

Overcoming cancer

has been a lesson in

self-discovery and

learning to love life

again.

Manisha Koirala

”

reserve or sperms. With timely counselling

and intervention individuals battling cancer

can get an opportunity to preserve their

fertility while they undergo treatment for

the above conditions.”

For men “the option of sperm banking and

for females, egg freezing are standard

options which are usually available at

fertility centres which can be considered

before planning treatment.

Win the war

Doctors recommend some serious changes

in lifestyle. “Because this is essentially more

of lifestyle disease, some simple changes in

our daily eating habits can make a huge

difference to the way our body fights

Cancer from with in,” suggests Dr J.B.

Sharma, Senior Consultant, Medical

Oncology.

Nuts, seeds, garlic, pomegranate, berries,

oranges, turmeric, spinach, ginger are

known to have anti-cancerous properties.

Avoid eating cured, dried and preserved

meats and other foodstuff suggest Dr

Geeta Kadayaprath (Director – Surgical

Oncology), at Delhi- NCR’s leading

hospital. s

Add walnuts, apples. Blueberries broccoli,

carrots, cherries, garlic, flaxseed to your

diet. Eat right every day!


FEATURE

WHAT IS YOUR SHOE

STYLE?

Your favourite shoe style can speak volumes about you, without you

uttering a word…

Flat

All those who are married to their Flat

footwear style are supposed to be very

generous and humble. These are behind

the scene people who don’t seek any

attention or recognition for their efforts.’’

High heels

Here are these people who mean business,

‘The high-heeled boot is a take-charge kind

of person. They know their mind and are

confident of their next move.

Stilettos

Women who wear flashy stilettos ‘may

seem materialistic, but these women are

actually incredibly hardworking.’ They have

a major drive, determination, and a

standout work

ethic. They love

their values and

value beauty.

Sneakers

As sneaker is very versatile so are its fans-

‘very open, willing to explore a lot of

options and different ideas. They’re

energetic and ageless and get along with

different age groups.

Wedge

They are self- confident women with a

strong sense of self–worth who know how

to carry themselves. Warm and charming,

poised and grace these women have strong

conduct and people are drawn towards

them.

Boot

He is grounded, very

practical, and

always has a

plan. This

person never

moves without a plan and is always thinking

two or three steps ahead.’

Flip Flop

As the style suggests the people who like

to wear flip flops are easy to be around.

They stay detached to societal pressures-

‘very easygoing, and unconventional.’

Pump

So these women are in powerful positions.

Competitive, resolute, and intimidating to

those who can’t keep up with your pace,

‘this is the most mature of all the shoes.’

Loafer

They are fastidious, meticulous,

perfectionistic, and steadfast. “The

‘Lofer’ person is responsible, very

detail-driven and completely

unshakable.’ s

The article is inspired by the writing and findings of Kathy Kelada, author of Be the Shoe and a Hollywood-stylist turned life coach.

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DENTAL CARE

TODDLER’S

DENTAL HEALTH

Young children are more prone to tooth decay

and other tooth related problems. Hence it

becomes imperative to take an extra bit of

care for the toddlers. “Better care, lesser are

chances of tooth decay in a child,” discusses

Dr Heman Verma from Dental Stylers

Even milk teeth in

children need

good care, even

though they are

temporary. Oral

care is necessary

at each stage of

life, from infancy to the old age.

Read on to find out the best

way to manage oral health in

infants.

Fussy Infants

Babies are born with their

teeth, but they are hidden

under their gums. They only

begin to erupt after attaining

six months of age. It is

advisable to get in the habit of

cleaning your baby’s gums, with

a clean and damp cloth, soon

after birth. However this may

be a little fussy in the

beginning, but it will be good

for the long run. The teething

process in a kid can be very

painful. From six months of age

to six years, a child fully

develops

milk teeth

and also

starts

losing

them until

11 years of

age. Here

onwards,

permanent

teeth begin to appear. If

proper care is not provided

during the teething process,

then the permanent set of

teeth can be easily decayed.

Preventing Decay

Ignorance on part of parents

sometimes leads to dental

problems in young children. A

quick guide to what not to do if

you have an infant at home:

Baby bottles can cause severe

damage to your child’s teeth.

Avoid giving milk or fruit juices

to your child in a bottle while

putting him to sleep; because

Recent

study of British

Medical Journal reveals that

secondhand smoke may

contribute to an increased risk of

tooth decay in infants, along with

other oral problems like bad

breath and gums.

the

sugary

liquids

from these drinks pool around

the teeth for long periods of

time, leading to cavities in the

upper and lower front teeth.

However, if your child needs a

bottle to fall asleep, then

substitute it with water.

If your child uses a pacifier, do

not dip it in honey or any sweet

substance before giving it to

your baby.

You need to be

gentle with

your baby’s

teeth and

gums. Use a

soft-bristled

baby

toothbrush or

finger brush when

cleaning your baby’s

new teeth.

Do not introduce toothbrush

until the age of two.

Your child’s healthy teeth are in

your hands, clean them well

before and after every feed. s

Surgeon, Orthodontist,

Implantologist

spearheads Dental

Stylers, one of the most

premium dental centres

of Northern India; with

comprehensive

education in behaviour

management, sedation

and anaesthesia techniques.

Dental Stylers

8, Dakshin Marg, DLF City, Phase - II

Gurgaon M: 9810296979

E: hemanverma@hotmail.com

W: www.dentalstylers.com

G-DECOR

Rustic The

Way It Is…

Rustic and Earthy are a twin combination that

is much in vogue nowadays. We talk to

experts on how to make your living space look

warm and welcoming

Anuradha Ramamirtham

The Spring Summers are at

the doorstep and everything

earthy is soothing and

welcome now. This season

sees people extending the

outside world in their homes

by adapting the rustic looks.

And why so, you may ask? Because it is a

mirror image of what one experiences

outside in the countryside the woods and

who doesn’t want to get that piece of

experience back home?

Highlighting the raw elements of nature,

rustic interiors includes wood and stone.

These elements make you connected to the

past and remind you of a time that was

unpretentious. “Young professionals today

are looking to find a balance between the

ongoing trends and comforting spaces.

With rustic décor, you get the best of both

worlds! Gurgaon has a relatively high

number of

High Net

worth

Individuals

(HNIs), who

own their

own homes

and properties.

Additionally, these

Using

cane furniture

or teak furniture

is a big yes.

individuals are well-travelled and are aware

of the international trends which works well

for us. With a high disposable income, the

people in Gurgaon are more than happy to

experiment with new trends and designs,”

says Parul Mittal, Director, Greenlam

Industries Ltd.

How can you go for a Rustic

Décor?

While the traditional rustic style would not

work in the 21st century, contemporary

rustic style has surfaced which is more

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adaptable, making you feel light and

refreshed. We bring ways on how you

could also get a rustic décor designed

and enjoy Mother Nature.

Wooden Flooring: Whenever you

think of nature, wood is the first

element that one remembers.

Wooden flooring is a key

component of gong rustic and is

responsible for enhancing the

beauty of other features used in

the theme. “While a light tanned

shade would give your house a

homely vibe, dark hues will

accompany and enhance the beauty of

your current décor,” says Mittal.

While

a light tanned

shade would give your

house a homely vibe,

dark hues will accompany

and enhance the beauty

of your current

décor.

Use of Natural Accessories as Décor:

While having decided to go with the

theme, its best that natural things are used

to accessorise the décor. “Using cane

furniture or nice teak furniture is a big yes.

Elements like lamp shades made of willow

or cane, wind chimes made of wood,

terracotta pottery and artefacts and huge

brass photo frames or mirrors elude a very

vintage and earthly look,” says Tarasha

Khan, Founder, Taksh Designs. She adds

that another simple piece of décor that

turned into a marvel was simply painting a

small branch of a tree which had fallen of

and then completely wrapping it with LED

lights. It was an experiment which struck

the right cord and orders for such lamps

are always on.

Apart from wood and wood alike products,

one could also use seashells to make a

variety of decorations such as a glass jar

with seashells, a picture frame or a candle

holder.

Rustic Facades: Increased awareness of

texture is coming to the forefront in the

cladding

space. “There are clads come in

wood finish, stone finish and

solid colours. These facades will

provide an elegant and rugged

look to your exteriors. Along

with being graceful, these

exterior clads withstand years

of use without any wear and

tear of the product,” says

Mittal.

Textures: Classy textures have a

tactile element to them and

never fail to create an authentic

and rich look to your interiors.

“Finishes such as suede, gloss,

stone, raw silk, chased wood,

sparkle and look breath-taking

without being heavy on your

pockets,” says Mittal.

Finally, it’s a good idea to take

the help of experts while doing

up the house. “They are the

best people to know the what quality suits

best- besides looks and durability, it also

has to work well the environment in that

particular which these experts are well

aware of,” concludes Khan. s


FASHION

WHAT'S YOUR

PERSONAL SHOE

STORY?

Individualism is also strong when it comes

to customized footwear

Uttara J Malhotra

Attitude is a

thing

which can

be worn in

whichever

way you

want- in

your clothes, makeup,

jewellery or even your shoes.

Here comes the play of many

such young designers who are

now experimenting with

customized shoe designs and

options.

Quriky Prints

Alex Brown is one such Gurgaon

based brand run by a young duo

Maninder Singh and Daisy Tanwani

Ailing from the colourful sands of

Rajasthan, the roots remain grounded in the

milieu of the place. “Alex Brown is a

thought of keeping the Indian

origins of the Jutti and Western

ideology of designing together.

Hence, the name Alex

(represents the western touch)

and Brown brings alive the use of

leather in each and every

handmade shoe that we sell,”

shares the duo.

Prints are as quirky as they can

get- from paisleys, to animal motifs,

to English prints and much more.

The Juttis are being teamed very

gracefully with trousers, ankle length

pajamas, palazzos and the likes. The

best time to sport a pair in the

summer and autumn months.

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Individualised Style

Come to Garim Arya’s den and she has a

whole different assortment of shoes to

present you with. She is an artist who has

now shifted from the canvas to using the

shoe as a medium of expression. She is

busy painting customized footwear for

brides and grooms, kids, architects,

designers and more and her shoes are a

rage. Selling through the ecommerce

model, Garima is on the

top of the world. “I am

extremely happy to see

how people are open

to the idea of

individualizing their

shoes as well and my

art is being

appreciated. But it is

a challenging task to

get the size and

images right.

Because everything

is handmade, I

cannot guarantee

the same look and

feel in every piece.

I therefore, avoid

replicating my

pieces,” shares

Garima Jain who

started her design of

Poshampa Shoes from

her little room and now

paints into the night, while he

holds a job in the day.

It’s a bespoke lifestyle footwear collection

on canvas material. Some of her collections

include Angry Birds, Desi Naari, Christmas,

to name a few.

Night

owl,

Pineapple, Yellow Boho,

Men Can’t be Left Out

Want to dress your shoes that match up

with a wedding or semi-formal attire? Men

can have the

fun as well. Go

for Bareskin’s

customized range of

slip-ons. The

brainchild of Tabby

Singh, they are coined

as Jalsa shoes. “Each

pair is made of premium

leather, fleecy velvet,

rubber sole with anti-skid

pattern and extra cushioned

padding. The collection offers wide range

of shoes in Zardosi embroidery and velvet

Juttis for more formal occasions. The

collection is hand weaved and captures the

unconventional masculine styling essence,”

shares the owner of the brand. s

EVENT

Not just a skin-deep beauty

To liberate the

current millennial

generation from

the fixed and rigid

stereotype of

beauty standards, Skinella

had launched a beauty

contest ‘Skinderella,’ a

beauty pageant that

celebrates Unbeauty! A

contest that bashes and

breaks all myths and

pressures that young girls

take upon themselves to

have an acceptable look.

Shreya Singh won the

coveted crown with a cash

prize of Rs 1 lakh.

Speaking about the pageant,

Dolly Kumar, Founder and

Director at Skinella said,

“The beauty industry is

growing but I am saddened

by the fact that the typecast

of defining beauty still exist

in every corner of the world. I

believe that every girl is the

most flawless and beautiful

when she is her natural self.

That’s why I went ahead and

launched Skinella and its

exclusive property

Skinderella to encourage real

and natural beauty. I feel that

the most beautiful thing is to

feel confident in who you

are.”

In the second season this

year, over 10, 000

participants submitted their

entries for this season.

Having received an

overwhelming response,

Skinella intends to increase

awareness amongst

youngsters to adopt a

healthy routine to remain

naturally beautiful.

TREND

Handlooms of IndIa: a

BIg YEs In tHE fasHIon

scEnE

Indian Handloomsare definitely a major hit this summer and always as they are a

powerful combination of comfort and style along with a rich dose of Indianness.

Anuradha Ramamirtham

Indian handlooms are precious as they

are pure, offer exclusive one-of-a-kind

designs that represent the various

culture and traditions prevalent in

India and made to suit the different

climates in the country. We have been

known for showing superior quality

craftsmanship in the handloom products

unmatched across the world with the

intricate threadwork, embroidery, gold and

silver workings, paintings etc., painstakingly

and delicately worked on to produce a

masterpiece. Beaming ‘Kanta work’,

beautiful ‘Phulkari’, the breathtaking

‘Madhubani and Warli’paintings, the

‘Mekhala Chadar’ all blend like cheese and

wine in any kind of outfit – even the

western ones that are a global sensation.

And while being attractive, they help India

Inc as they promote green production and

provide huge employment in both rural and

urban India.

Even with so many positives,Handlooms

were slowly fading from the fashion and

retail scene, affecting the livelihood of a lot

of craftsmen.

Thankfully, like a phoenix, handlooms have

risen and revived at almost double the

speed in the last seven to eight years.

Today, they are so much in vogue that they

are embraced in all kinds of dresses- for

men, women and kids. Right from Kurtas,

Sarees, Dresses, Gowns to kids wear, and

more.

Renaissance of the Indian

Handlooms

The ‘slow fashion’ and ‘eco-friendly’

movements worldwide have made an

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impact on the rise in demand for handloom

textiles in the Indian and International

markets. “Firstly, it is eco-friendly and it

doesn’t have any kind of harmful effect on

the skin. This has forced people to come

back to handlooms. Secondly, in a country

like India, which has a tropical hot climate,

it is extremely comfortable to wear

handlooms- something like Linen, which is

easy to maintain and breathable,” says

Dola Mukherjee, a Handloom Enthusiast

who works with the weavers. Also, people

have come back to Handlooms because of

the trendy, attractive and unique designs

that designers are working on in tandem

with the weavers directly. And last but not

the least, celebrities have had their hand in

getting Indian Handlooms back in track.

“Deepika Padukone wore a Kanjeevaram

saree for her marriage.. It was always

thought that Kanjeevaram sarees are very

heavy silk and uncomfortable to wear in the

summers, but with the new kind of

designing and weaving patterns, they are

light weight and easy to wear. Vidya Balan,

Nandita Das, Rekha are other actresses

who actively promote Indian Handlooms by

wearing them often,” adds Mukherjee.

“Breaking the stereotype, handlooms have

entered the western world too. We can see

how prominent designers are using Indian

handloom textiles and designs more

frequently in their collections showcased at

fashion shows all over the world,” says

Jawahara Singh, Co-founder of

Avishya.com.

Experts also believe that resurgence of

pride in Indian art, culture and traditions

both in India and the Indian diaspora

abroad have helped in handlooms getting

a revival again. “People have become more

aware and are proud of ‘Indian’ textiles and

there has also been a boost in the segment

from the current Government. Making the

weavers inclusive and a part of the whole

design process gives us joy and makes the

end product more interesting,” says Yuti

Edward, Founder, Udd.

Gurgaon for Handlooms

Gurgaon the market is opening up and

people are showing interest for handloom

sarees and apparels which was not there

initially. “I remember 2004-2007, I used to

find only synthetics. Slowly handlooms are

coming up now. And, if you see the

corporate level- the midlevel who are in

their 30s- they are preferring beautiful

handloom sarees,’’ says Mukherjee.

Gurgaon’s unique combination of being a

home to a large number of educated,

upscale residents, “In general, women from

this area have a good taste for handlooms

and like to explore a variety of handloom

apparel and designs,” says Singh.

Fashionable Handlooms that will

dominate this summer

With summer coming up cotton and silk

cotton varieties are bound to be in

demand. “We are lining up a whole new

range of fitted garments like kurtas,

Anarkalis, salwars and light n easy saree

varities for summer,” says Singh. Some of

the options to pick up includeBandhini,

Ikats, Chikankari, Mangalgiri, Narayanpet,

Kanchi Cotton and Kota Doria. s


NEW IN TOWN

A NEW DESTINATION

FOR WALK-IN CLOSETS

AND CABINETS

Walk-in closets the new style quotient in new homes

Spread in the area of 2000-sqfeet,

oasis Studio

offersState-of-the-art modular

kitchens and in-wall storage

units. The brain child of the

founders & designers

Sourabh and Gaurav Papneja,

the brand takes pride and delight in not

just designing great storage options for the

fastidious customers but also customize the

same as per the client’s requirement.

“Our customers patronize us for our

supreme quality of product, and timeless

design,” says Sourabh Papneja. Adding to

this Gaurav shares, “Besides offering

premium quality modular solutions, we also

happen to be a cost sensitive brand for

those who are seeking affordable modular

cabinets or fittings, but not willing to

compromise of aesthetics in the bargain.’’

Here the duo shares some tips to help you

optimize every square inch of your closet

with purposeful storage solutions-

• Calculate the numbers

Take an inventory of your belongings in the

closet. These calculations will help dictate

how much space you'll need for hanging,

shelving and accessories.

• Prioritize space for dresses or

longer hanging clothes.

Design for a long hang section first and

then place drawers and shelves after. Make

all remaining space double hang in order to

maximize vertical space. Long hang for the

average woman should take up anywhere

from 18-24" of hanging space on average.

• Consider seasonal storage when

designing.

If you are pressed for space, rotate your

seasonal clothing (spring/summer and

fall/winter) from the master closet into a

secondary closet or storage space. Baskets

and bins will work wonders when keeping

seasonal items organized and out of the

way.

• Design with extra shoe storage

in mind.

The average woman has 40 pairs of shoes

compared to the men's average of 10 pairs.

Design for ample shoe storage and allow

room to grow. More shoes can fit on a flat

shelf and they are best stored heel to toe

for maximum space functionality.

• Use functional accessories

Accessories’ main function is to organize

your items. Secondly, they offer a design

aesthetic that can highlight the room.

Drawer and shelf dividers, Multiple hanging

racks, Slat wall for hanging ties, belts, and

accessories, Jewelry drawer divider are

some options to consider.

• Right lighting

LED lighting dramatically enhances your

home, while keeping energy costs low.

From spotlights over display shelves to a

lighted shoe closet, lighting can transform a

spacious closet into a personal boutique. s

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NEW IN TOWN

A NEW DESTINATION TO PARTY

UNPLUGGED COURTYARD GURGAON

Gurgaon has no dearth of party places, this new kid in the block-

Unplugged Courtyard Gurgaon is meticulously planned and

designed to give privacy to its guests. The spacious layout

leaves enough room for live performances and live grills & bars

The opening of Unplugged

Courtyard Gurgaon is in

continuation of our longstanding,

successful

relationship with Unplugged

Courtyard, Connaught

Place. This property has

been built with a great amount of thought

and passion, giving personal attention to

every detail. We believe the resulting

product is indeed grand and we are

confident the Unplugged Courtyard will be

the new fun with panache address of the

city,’ says Dinesh Arora, Chief Managing

Director, Eastman Colour Restaurants.

Nestled in a leafy, serene lane in Gurgaon’s

upscale Udyog Vihar, Unplugged Courtyard

is understatedly elegant and generously

spaced over 15,000 square feet with a

capacity of 375 Covers, spanning two

levels, with no parking blues.

Foodie’s Trial

Unplugged Courtyard Gurgaon sets a

benchmark for its pioneering food and

some amazing cocktail mixes under the

guidance of Corporate Chef Akshay

Bhardwaj who shares his exceptional take

on modern-day comfort food combining

ingredients that marry the Chef’s

progressive approach to the varied cuisine.

One of the chef’s favourite is the Bhuna

Gosht with saffron Parantha. A fresher

rendition of the classic version, it makes for

a perfect bite, with marinated onions

providing a satisfying contrast to the

flavour and texture of the meat. So along

with great music, crafted private space, you

can embark on a culinary journey at

Unplugged Courtyard Gurgaon with the

world cuisine on the offering.

Go Live

Unplugged Courtyard, Gurgaon witnessed

a mammoth

musical night

on its terrace

restaurant

with Akhil

Sachdeva and

his band,

Nasha playing

live there

recently.

Bollywood chartbusters like 'Humsafar' and

more got the guests crooning to his tracks.

A fiery performance of this Delhi singer left

the crowd asking for more as they enjoyed

the concert under the sky.

All in all, the restaurant is a stellar combination

of space, food, live performances and

architectural excellence. s

Address: No 9 Convenience Shopping

Complex Phase II, Udyog Vihar, Sector 20,

Gurgaon.


FEATURE

The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival

2019 ends on a high note

This year popularly called as the Kumbh of Literature, The ZEE Jaipur Literature

Festival 2019 ended at Hotel Diggi Palace with a lot of thought provoking

conversations and New Releases

The twelfth edition of the ZEE Jaipur

Literature Festival, the world’s largest literary

festival, announced a total footfall of around

400,000 over the gala of five days which

hosted over 500 speakers from around 30

countries including Iceland, Norway,

Germany, Finland, Ireland, Uganda,

Australia, America, England, South Africa, Denmark and

China.

Over 250 Sessions featured conversations, debates and

dialogue spanning themes ranging from the classics, war,

espionage, intelligence, politics, environment and climate

change, gender issues, entrepreneurship, science and

technology, along with broader areas such as fiction,

adapting screenplays, mythology, crime, history, cinema,

art, activism and the psychological aftermath of migration.

“

Rahul Dravid is my

favourite Indian

cricketer.

Jeffery Archer

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“

Oxford Dictionaries

announced the 2018

Hindi Word of the Year

- NARI SHAKTI

Each one of the speakers present at the

fest was an expert and a celebrity in her or

his own field. Candid conversations,

interaction session with the audience was a

fanfare for the book lovers. Shopping

extravaganza and selfie corners were there

to charm the gathering who was at the

event for the sake of creating a social on

their online platforms.

Bollywood comes calling

Some of the prominent Bollywood names

seen on the stage included Shabana Azmi

and Javed Akhtar; Gulzar, Meghna Gulzar,

Manisha Koirala among others.

Jeffrey Archer the popular novelist whom

Indian readers adore was seen at his best-a

true story teller who kept the audience on

the edge. He was hilarious, witty thrilled

the audience with his one liners and

spontaneity giving a tough time to Barkha

Dutta to keep up to his energy and

engagement with his listeners.

Over the span of the fest some powerful

We are witnessing a

unique literary moment

in India,” where voices

from 22 languages are

finding home and

publishers are

mainstreaming

translations like never

before.

“

Co-Festival Director Namita

Gokhale

discussions on gender inequalities, women

power was seen. Life and live stories of

courage were discussed.

With massive footfalls, stellar conversations

it was an event to experience.

Music & cultural shows

Heritage Evenings during the event set

against the backdrop of the city’s

spectacular monuments on the evenings of

January 25th and 26th, in association with

Rajasthan Tourism, at Jaipur’s iconic Amber

Fort and the multi-arts centre Jawahar Kala

Kendra (JKK) was a delight to watch.

The singers like Usha Uthup, Kutle khan,

India Ocean Midival Punditz, DuxFX,

Sahida Apsara and Mahesh Vinaya karam

and some Indian classical singer legends

were seen performing during the fest.

Sanjoy Roy, Managing Director of

Teamwork Arts, Producer of the ZEE Jaipur

Literature Festival said, “Ever year, with

support from Rajasthan Tourism, Heritage

Evenings at the ZEE Jaipur Literature

Festival celebrate the built heritage of the

state and highlight its rich cultural and

architectural legacy through performing

arts.’’ s


EVENT OF THE MONTH

Family Fiesta-Walk & Run

Deepa Malik flagged off the family walkathon organised by Mount Olympus School

in Malibu Town, Gurgaon

Despite a chilly morning on

February 3, Fiesta Walk &

Run organized by Mount

Olympus School,

Gurgaon attracted a

large footfall. People

started to gather at the

venue before 6:30 am for the fitness event.

The run in association with SUBURB, and

Raahgiri was a steaming success.

The Padma Shri holder, Deepa Malik, the

first ever Indian female Para Athlete to win

an Asian Games medal in athletics and

recipients of five major awards flagged off

the walkathon. She shared her real-life story

with people at the event- her life which is a

living inspiration; to turn all odds to make

her life a gleaming success with grit,

determination and resilience. The audience

was awestruck hearing her out.

“The idea of organising the

Fiesta Walk was to get children

and their parents together on the

same platform to bond over the

cause of fitness and spend some

quality time together,’’ said Neeti

Kaushik, Principal cum Director at

Mount Olympus School.

“

I am happy to see Gurgaon

rise to the cause of fitness

and road safety.’’

Deepa Malik

Other supporting partners to the

event included Center of Diabetes

and Allied Sciences, Bhangra Dynasty,

Ragaaz Music Academy, Play O Café,

Nirmalam Foundation, Rootskills and

ProBags.

The event was aimed to promote a healthy

lifestyle in the busy city life and encourage

the spirit of togetherness and community

living. Raahgiri & Road Safety Officers

highlighted the importance of road safety

amidst the audience and participants.

Children from Nirmalam Foundation helped

spread awareness through their well

scripted and performed Nukkad Natak.

While children had a gala time walking with

family and spent time in the play zone, their

parents

availed the opportunity to get a quick

health check-up organized at the venue.

Participants together danced at the beat of

foot tapping Bhangra music. The audience

was mesmerized by the performances by

students of Ragaaz Music Academy.

Mount Olympus School successfully

concluded the season 2 of ’Walkathon’

2019 with more than 800 zealous

participants including children and their

parents.

The finishing line was packed with action

and surprises- Tug of War, Karaoke, Fun

Family Races, Health Checkup Camps,

Nukkad Natak, Craft Corner, Road Safety

Talk and more. s

A SUBURB Media

Partnership event.

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Rotary Club of Gurgaon South City

touching lives of the underprivileged

Rotary Club of Gurgaon South

City (RCGSC) and Rotary

Community Corps Gurgaon

(RCC) are actively engaged in

community welfare and

development programmes in the city. In

some of their recent initiatives RCGSC &,

RCC in association with the local bodies

and Government Departments organised

events to reach out to the lesser privileged

sections.

Under the ‘Mission Green Gurugram’ a

mega Tree Plantation Drive isstarted

wherein more than 3500 useful tree

saplings were planted at

KendriyaVidhayalaya NSG campus

Manesar, Ryan International group of

institutions, Government Senior Secondary

School Sector 4 & 5 and more to come.

To reach out to save lives, RCGSC through

its in-house blood bank known by Rotary

Blood Bank Gurugramfrequently organizes

blood donation camps, health awareness

camps like Dental Check-ups,

Mammography Camps and Pulse Polio

Abhiyaanat various places across Gurgaon.

The organization is continuously

supporting the cause of underprivileged

children and women in the city. Recently

RCGSC President Rtn Ravinder Jain

distributed Tricycles, Blankets, Clothes,

Foods, Solar Lanterns and other useful

items to this section.

‘‘Asthma is Not a Road Block but

a Stepping Stone’’- P Kashyap

G-etc.

Recently an ‘Asthma Dialogue’

programme was jointly organized

by Centre for Respiratory

Diseases W Pratiksha Hospital

Gurgaon and AVISS Foundation

to break the myths and clear the

misconceptions around Asthma and its

treatment. The expert panel at the event

included pulmonologists Dr Himanshu

Garg and Dr Pratibha Dogra.

Sharing his personal experiencewith the

audience, Parupalli Kashyap, the ace

badminton player smashed all the

stereotype around asthma, he said, “I have

been struggling to manage asthma since

the age of three years finally at the age of

18 I was rightly diagnosed. Asthma may

not be curable but it can be controlled and

it should not be a deterrent in leading the

life of your dreams.’’Some of real-life

heroes who not only have successfully

managed their asthma but achieved

professional excellence were present to

motivate people struggling with this

disease. Other well-known face gracing

the event was Chak De India fame actress

Shubhi Mehtra.

Dr Prerana Garg, said "Given incredibly

high levels of pollution and rising asthma

revalence especially in Gurgaon the study

paints a dismal picture and calls for

sustained efforts and more reach-out

programs.’’The experts pointed out that

Asthma if managed timely and properly,

can never become an obstacle in life. “The

problem is not addressing it properly.”

said Dr Himanshu Garg.


JAMGARH Jams at The City CLUB 4

Jamgarh, a collaborative concert tour was more like a two-hour

long music festival at The City Club 4. The music fest was a

potpourri of music, dance & poetry curated by Terra Rosa

Gypsies along with Rock & Blues legend Bernie Marsden;

Spanish Flamenco by Las Tablas; poetry by Bollywood lyricist &

poet, Shellee. Performances by the danseuse from Colombia Jivna

Nataly, who specialises in Latin Rhythms, Flamenco, Chinese Sleeves

and is also adept at three Indian dance forms – Kathak, Oddisi and

Chau left the members elated. The audience enjoyed the fest of the

spectacular variety.

The show started with some powerful Sufi numbers sung by Vineet

Sharma, the lead vocalist and founder of Terra Rosa Gypsies. The band

played its original rock –Sufi numbers, a fusion that of a music mystique.

The second in the row to take the crowd by excitement was the elegant

flamingo performance of Las Tablas from Spain Madrid which included

Cana, Farrucsand Taranto.

G-etc.

Shelle the Manmarziya and Udta Punjab fame Bollywood poet

fascinated the crowd with his poems.

And Finally, the legendary Rock Star Bernie Marsden, who was the lead

guitarist and singer of the iconic band Whitesnake rocked the Stage

with his Multi-Million Selling Chart topper song "Here I Go Again" and

Other hits from his Albums. All in all, Jamgarh was a feast for music

lovers.

Jamgarh started three years ago as a private congressional of musicians

in the sylvan surrounds of a beautiful resort in Ramgarh, Uttarakhand

(‘Levitate @ Ramgarh’) with the clear objective of providing a quiet,

inspiring space for artists to gather, share talents & influences,

collaborate and create new music, a space far away from the word of

endless formatted gigs and creative shackles. Word quickly spread

amongst discerning lovers of independent music and in July 2018, the

Jamgarh Music Festival took shape – a three day finely curated event

with over 15 versatile artists and a small passionate gathering of 250

attendees at the glorious Levitate @ Ramgarh property.

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Spectacular- Sonu Nigam Live at

The City Club 4

Sonu Nigam performed live at

The City Club in Gurgaon, it was

a much awaited evening for

members, a chance to see and

hear the popular singer and

heartthrob of many.

Sonu Nigam certainly is crowd puller and

audience's artist who enjoys entertaining

his show spectators. From crooning some

lesser known songs to popular numbers,

the singer gave a non-stop performance

for about an hour and a half. The concert

was a treat to watch from close quarters

in the safe and well organised evening by

the club management.

Accept us the way we are:

Straight Talk from Transgender

Stereotype is not our type – at the

talk titled “We Are Your

Strength”, organized by the

Jindal School of Government and

Public Policy (JSGP) & Office of

Career Services today, the transgender

speakers voiced it loud and clear. The

event was organized at OP Jindal Global

University.

G-etc.

At this initiative aiming to speak out for

and seek equal rights for transgender

individuals, each of the speakers shared

their life stories, struggles, ambitions and

need for acceptance as well as equal

treatment. AmrutaSoni, the first

transgender to be appointed as an

advocacy officer for Hindustan Latex

Family Planning Promotion Trust for three

states and a Union Territory is an MBA and

nodal officer herself. But her regret is

palpable as she questions her own identity

saying, “I roam around in blue light car, get

so much of prestige but not acceptance

from the masses. My own family had

thrown me out of the house when they

came to know about the reality of my

gender.’’

This very thought inspired Reena Rai,

though not from the community herself, to

fight for the inclusion and rights of

transgender people after she befriended

and saw the struggles for this community.

Akash K. Agarwal, the much

!

talked-about Bollywood accessory

designer, also spoke about his experience

of being openly gay and turning stigma to

strength.

The session was moderated by Professor

Rohini Sen of Jindal Global Law School

(JGLS) with active support from Vinod

Tejwani, Deputy Director, Office of the

Career Service at Jindal Global University.

If you are organising a show or hosting a

party let us know at info@suburblive.in

FENGSHUI

GETTING

FOR YOUR EXAMS

There is no substitute for hard work in life and while preparing for your

examinations. With the enhanced educational luck you may find it easier to

understand your subjects and focus better says the Vaastu and Fengshui expert

Raman Datta

There are some

children who

feel tired and

are not able to

focus. This could

be the result of

the incorrect

location and direction of the

room or their study table.

Vaastu & Feng Shui

adjustments would start with

the flow of the positive energy

into the child’s room and you

can notice the changes beyond

your imagination. The best way

to do this is to introduce some

of the following features in your

child’s room. Here they go:

# In north-east place a small

portraits of Ganesh & Saraswati

or may be any other God in

whom you believe in, this will

help in building concentration

and confidence.

# Crystals are believed to have

a tremendous retentive

capacity and memory power,

place them on the northeast

corner of the study table if

possible underneath a table

lamp to activate the energies of

the element of the

northeast.

# Place some artwork,

trophies, certificates

in the Fame Area or

in the East as it is

important especially

for parents to let their child

know that they are proud of his

or her achievements.

To

avoid shadow

on the writing

surface the main

source of light on the

study table should be

opposite to your

writing hand.

# The cowrie (coin) shell, when

placed in the northeast, creates

excellent education luck.

# Keep a globe in the

Knowledge area for healthy

social and academic

development and supporting

his or her school achievements.

# If the child is having difficulty

studying, check if the wisdom

area is cluttered. Clean it out,

perhaps by adding a bookcase

to keep books. Brighten up the

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The

bed direction

can affect all sorts

of things including

prosperity, career,

relationship,

marriage luck and

happiness.

only way of

arranging

their room

then place

a strip of

the mirror

so that child

can see the

door behind

them.

# Hate getting up in the

morning? Suggested to keep

the bed, so that it faces the

east or put a mirror across the

east facing window so that the

morning sun will encourage the

child to rise.

# Try to make your child sleep

with the head towards one of

your four best directions as

determined by your Kua

number especially your Sheng

Chi ( success ) direction.

area; put some colourful picture

for impact. Study habit will

improve.

# The child should not sit under

the beam, avoid facing the wall

directly while studying and also

the door at the back causes

insecurity and instability.

# The headboard of the bed

should be firmly up against the

wall. Avoid any shelf over the

bed, as it makes the child feel

vulnerable and worry

subconsciously that something

will fall on the head while

asleep.

# Students looking for financial

assistance and scholarship

should hang a seven-rod wind

chime in the west window of

their room.

# Make sure that your child is

not sitting with their back

against the door if this is the

# It is very important that there

be no mirror directly visible

from the bed. If there is please

cover it with cloth or remove it

from there. s

Raman Datta

is a Fengshui

and Vastu

expert with

over two

decades of

experience.

IN CONVERSATION

“

The younger lot likes to

experiment and

improvise. That

flexibility means a lot to

them.”

Winter is the best part of

Delhi: Neha Sharma

Walking her own path, steadily, the actor represents millennial dreams and was in

town to spill those beans recently

Uttara J Malhotra

The young

damsel of

Bollywood was

recently in town

to launch a

premium

American

lifestyle brand and went

walking back memory lane as

she recalled her days of

growing up in Delhi. Sharma

spoke about how today’s

consumer durables are looking

at ways to giving that flexibility,

individualism to the millennials

and that is what interest them

most. “They are looking at

creating their own identity and

asserting their individuality. So,

they want their gadgets, their

makeup and even accessories

to represent that.”

Dressed in a checked coat

styled outfit teamed with thigh

high boots, she ensured we got

the message, that “Delhi winter

is all fun and time to

experiment with coats and

colours.” Carrying away

minimalistic jewellery, Sharma

looked as if she befitted the

symbol of youthfulness and

style without it being ‘in your

face’.

Talking about her love for the

winter season, she said, “this is

one time of the year, when I

miss Delhi the most. Winter is

not something you get to enjoy

in Mumbai.” The spicy street

food is another thing that

defines the fun of Delhi streets.

Going over her daily regime of

fitness and wellbeing, Sharma

suggested, “Come winter, it is

a good idea to think of natural

ways to detoxification. To warm

yourself, avoid the milk laden

teas and switch to ginger and

honey concoctions. They

naturally break down fats and

cleanse the internal organs, a

formula which helps me keep

my skin hydrated as well.”

Neha Sharma is an Indian film

actor and model. All of 31

years of age, she is full of

childlike beans and shows it off

without any effort. A native of

Bihar, Sharma attended the

Mount Carmel School in

Bhagalpur and pursued a

course in fashion designing

from the National Institute of

Fashion Technology (NIFT) in

New Delhi. From there, she

discovered youthful life and

vigour as an aspiring actor and

model

Sharma's first role was in the

Telugu film Chirutha, released

in 2007. Her first Hindi film was

Mohit Suri's Crook, released in

2010.Sharma made a cameo

appearance in Kunal Kohli's Teri

Meri Kahaani. She was highly

appreciated in the semi-hit

Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum and

is looking forward to her role in

Hera Pheri 3 scheduled to

release in December 2019

where she is paired with John

Abraham. s

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Delhi Dossier

A post event wrap up report on Delhi’s socialite brigade, shows,

launches and more…

Rado introduces its Star Prize to India

Not wanting to miss the

huge pool of talent in

India, the Rado Star Prize

Award aims to tap the best

design innovation in India.

Encouraging the new breed of

designers and creativity in India, the

pioneers in using ceramic designed

watches, Rado announced its first-ever

Rado Star Prize in India and has

opened the call for entries.

Speaking on the occasion, the official

partner for this competition founder

CEO, JagdeepJugral of the India Art

Fair 2019 said, “we are delighted to be

the launching pad for such a

prestigious award and brand to be

encouraging art and creativity in

India.’’

During the 2019 India Art Fair, the

Rado exhibition area showcased the

work of global designers Rado has

14th Anniversary Bash

Kylin opened its shutter in

Aerocity, Delhi end of last

year. The place exudes

warmth with some great

interesting food to gorge on.

The interiors are stylish and

contemporary which makes the place

look inviting.

People can let their hair down as the

DJ plays some peppy numbers and

mixologists fix some customise specials

and signature cocktails for the guests.

Recently, Kylin completed fourteen of

its gastronomy journey and hosted a

party for guests and its patrons. It was

a sassy affair of indulgence of its kind.

Certainly, Aerocity is getting there to

become a new hangout place for the

young and vibrating Delhi & NCR with

its line of stylish food places.

worked with providing inspiration to

young Indian artists to design and

innovate keeping in mind the theme of

the Indian edition of the Rado Star

Prize which is ‘Design with Timeless

Appeal.’

Entries for the Rado Star Prize India

are officially open from January

31, 2019, until the closing date of

April 30, 2019. Entries have to be

submitted online. Ten finalists and

one winner of the prize will be

selected by a jury of local and

international design professionals

including designer duo Tagra and

Thukral who are also in the process

of launching a special selection of

designer watches for Rado.

All finalists will get to showcase their

entries at Rado’s forthcoming event.

Adding to the master craftsmanship of

Rado, Matthias Breschan, Global CEO

commented, “We are

delighted to bring the

Rado Star Prize to India for the very

first time. India is a huge market for us

and one of the top four consumers of

our watches.”


CARELESS WHIISPERS

WATCH OUT,

YOU ARE UNDER

SURVEILLANCE!

In the era of social media, where everything you do instantly

finds a way to your social media handles and accounts, ever

thought if these feeds stay within your private network?

SUBURB gives you an insight…

Social media is a tricky affair.

Facebook, Whatsapp,

Instagram and Twitter have

become an integral part of

our lives. Some social media

addicts post pictures of their

everyday activities like office

work, domestic activities, social outings,

food, fights and more. While posting how

many really know or realize who are real

‘audience’ to this content or how can this

data or pictures can be morphed! Even

though the apps and websites like

Facebook have their own ‘privacy policies,’

yet there are many loopholes that leak your

private moments to unknown people.

The Unknown Audience!

It’s a trend to showcase your daily life to

the world on social

media platforms- parties,

new dresses, solitaires,

holidays, children and

more. If you are not

actively engaged on

snap chat, telling a story,

you may not be

considered updated. More

like popular Instagrams and

the number of followers on

your twitter account and likes of

these podiums decide your popularity

in the social circle you move. Age no bar,

school kids as well as adults of all ages

seem to be making headway on exposing

their lives through this network. Yes, it is no

more considered awkward to upload a

selfie of your first kiss!

Don't

keep your nose

stuck in your

phone; keep your

eyes open to see the

real world around

you.

However,

despite the

privacy

settings set

on ‘only

friends’ on

FB, it

doesn’t

guarantee that

your posts will

only be restricted

to your friend list only.

Your friends can share your

posts and status updates on

their timelines, thus giving

access to their friends to your

profile. GeetikaChadda recalls, “I

had this creepy stranger who

would follow me on every possible

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social media site, be it Twitter or Facebook.

He somehow got access to my phone

number and would continuously message

me. After changing my number twice, I

realised that he ends up tracing my number

because it was linked to my Facebook

account. It still freaks me out.”

Causing Breakups

People fall in and out of love way too often

nowadays. There is no hesitation in posting

personal romantic pictures on these

networking sites. Stay aware that when a

relationship becomes a thing of past, then

these pictures may haunt your current

relationship status. Social media has

become the best place to stalk your

potential or current partner and find out

about their past relationships. There have

been many surveys that state that divorce

due to social media has increased sharply.

Twitter and FB accounts getting hacked is

not uncommon either.

“I broke up with my boyfriend when I found

out through his WhatsApp pictures that he

was busy partying with his colleagues, while

he didn’t talk me for months. He had told

me that he had some troubles at his

workplace and won’t talk more than ten

minutes in a day, but his WhatsApp told a

different story and so I called it off,” says

Sophia Rohtagi.

Watchdog!

Government agencies also closely watch

Use a data management

app to track what apps are

using data and how much

they are using. If you are

sending out data that you

cannot account for, you

may have spy software

installed.

content posted online, that’s how the

cybercrime is tracked and startling

revelations made of links with the antisocial

elements and people pinned down.

Don’t get surprised your phone calls, text

messages among other things can also be

tracked, including your location via your

phone. However, tech expert Nishant

Dubey explains that while you can’t really

stop your moments from reaching out to

unwanted people, you can at least be sure

that the personal information collected by

your smartphone or social media is actually

captured in encrypted form and cannot be

read by anyone, even at times tech guy fail

to decode the encryption.

More so there are CCTV cameras installed

at all public places including roads, malls,

shops and more. You are under surveillance,

watch out! s

THE GIFT OF LOVE

Express your love in the purest form

On this season of

love, when

everyone is

rushing to buy

flowers and

chocolates, you surprise your

special someone by giving

them the gift of nature and

purity. Adding to the ongoing

masking trend, Organic

Harvest has come up with its

exclusive ‘Organic Serum

Masks’ that come in five

different variants - Anti Wrinkle

Mask, Skin Brightening Mask,

Moisturizing Mask, Shine, and

Glow Mask and Anti-Acne

Mask, suitable for all skin types

and for both men and women.

These masks provide an instant

solution to all the specific

skincare concerns by providing

organic nourishment and

gentle care. Using these masks

is like having an “organic facial

at home”, much convenient

and less expensive than a spa.

Key Ingredients: Swiss Ice

Wine, Wild Rose, Olives, Witch

Hazel, Figs, and Gold Dust

Price: Organic Serum Mask –

99/- (Each Variant)

BEAUTY

POST–WINTER

SKIN CARE

Spring in some extra glow back on your skin after winters.

Go the ‘natural’ way to keep your skin hydrated and supple

The shelves are loaded with

cosmetic beauty productsage

no bar, all at every age

wants to look attractive.

Every season the beauty

companies launch a new

range of products, each

claiming to be better than the other. But

there are proven basic rules to follow to

enhance your looks

Skin mantras to follow for a happy

glowing skin:

1. Exfoliation to remove dead skin and

slough off previous sun damage, only

making it smoother and soft.

also keep reapplying

it in every

few hours.

3. Avoid spraying

perfumes on your

skin directly

especially under

direct sun; certain

perfumes react with

the sunlight and

may leave

permanent patches

on your skin. A

better option is to

put on some good fragrance

on your clothes than skin.

Make sure your sunscreens

are capable enough to

protect your skin from

both UVA and UVB rays as

both are extremely

harmful causing sun burns

and reddening, damaging

the surface layers and

penetrate beyond the

superficial layers.

peeled cucumber

and put some sugar

and mix it well in a

bowl, place it in the

refrigerator, apply it

cool and leave it for

ten minutes. It helps

to keep your skin

hydrated and

smooth.

Milk and honey

bleach- A mixture of

milk, honey and

lemon juice might

be the right ingredients for treating oily

skin and also getting rid of tan.

Slice a tomato and rub it

on your face every day

for a natural beach and

cleansing.

2. Applying sunscreen religiously before

stepping out of the house to avoid

excessive damage and tanning of the skin,

4. A way to healthy skin is to eat and live

healthy. Plenty of fruits and vegetables and

less processed food, also cutting down on

sugar will help you in fine fettle.

5. Keep yourself well hydrated, drink lot of

water. Keep away from aerated, too much

of caffeine and alcohol which only leads to

dry skin, frown lines, spots and dull skin.

Home Remedies for a healthy skin

Cucumber- sugar face pack- Mash the

Tomato pulp pack- Just mix in some

tomato pulp and a drop of honey and apply

it on the skin to make it healthily shine and

remove tan, Also good for oily skin.

Mint pack- Make a fine past of fresh mint,

add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix

well. Wash you face with lukewarm water

and apply the paste all over the face. Leave

for 15 minutes and wash it with cold water

to soothe your skin from the scorching

heat. s

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G-Chai

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Take a break and let the wheels of your

mind churn while munching snacks and

sipping tea with our new page G-chai.

The New Releases of the month

on the shelf

“It ain’t whatcha write, it’s the way atcha write it.”— Jack Kerouac

Three Classic Films

by Gulzar Aandhi, Angoor and Ijaazat

Publisher: Harper Collins India

Three Classic Films by Gulzar provides

insights into the making of three of Gulzar's

films: Aandhi, Angoor andIjaazat. While for

Aandhi, author Saba M. Bashir does a close

textual analysis of the film, examining in

detail its stellar cast, the language and

dialogues, and the evergreen songs, for

Angoor, Sathya Saran traces the evolution

of a comic tale which was an adaptation of

Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors. In the

third, Mira Hashmi highlights how Gulzar's

skill as a storyteller is exemplified by his

complex characters in the film and how it

benefitted immensely from R.D. Burman’s poignant musical score. All

three draw on Gulzar's own and some of the actors’ memories from

during the making of these films.

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In

My Heart

by Nandana Dev Sen, Publishers: Puffin

In My Heart isauthored by award-winning

actor, writer and child-rights activist—

Nandana Dev Sen. Beautifully imagined,

sensitively told and accompanied with

gorgeous illustrations, In My Heart is one

of the first books that talk about adoption

in India. It explores a warmly inclusive

concept of family and encourages all

children to celebrate the unique ways in

which different families are born and is

perfect for being read aloud with family.

Nandana says, “We all know that adoption is a critical topic in India,

where we have countless disenfranchised children whose lives could

be transformed by loving homes. Yet adoption is rarely discussed in

mainstream media or in Indian popular culture; consequently, there

is, I feel, a pervasive if unspoken stigma (and fear of bullying)

attached to adoption here still. In India we don't yet have enough

books that adoptive families can directly relate to, and could then

use as a tool to discuss their precious and unique family identities. I

consciously wrote this book for ALL kids, with the goal of widening

their understanding of and regard for how different kinds of families

come together through love.”

Kaifiyat translated

by Rakhshanda Jalil, Publisher: Penguin

Translated by RakhshandaJalil, Kaifiyat

is a is a stunning new translation of

KaifiAzmi’s most exquisite poems that

also contain insightful trivia about his

life and legacy

Kaifi Azmi’s poetic temperament—

ranging from timeless lyrics in films

like KagazKePhool to soaring

revolutionary verses that denounced

tyranny—seamlessly combined the

radical and the progressive with the lyrical and the romantic.

Love and romance, in fact, run like warp through the woof of

politics and protest in Kaifi ’s poetry. This beautifully curated

volume brings together poems and lyrics that reflect Kaifi ’s

views on women and romance—from sweetly lyrical odes like

‘The First Greeting’ to the powerful, anthem-like ‘Woman’; from

the haunting ‘Regret’ to the mercurial ‘She of the Many Faces’.

These stunning verses conjure a dynamic portrait of womanhood

as seen through the eyes of an exquisitely gifted poet.

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The 108 Upanishads: An Introduction

by Roshen Dalal, Publisher: Penguin

A seamless blend of fable and

philosophy, the Bhagavata Purana

is perhaps the most revered text

in the Vaishnava tradition. It

brings to life the legends of gods,

Asuras, sages and kings—all the

while articulating the crucial

ethical and philosophical tenets

that underpin Hindu spiritualism.

The narrative unfolds through a

series of conversations and

interconnected stories. We are

told how the sage Vyasa was

inspired by Narada to compose

the Bhagavata Purana as a means

to illumine the path to a spiritual life. We learn of the devotion of

Prahlada, the austerity of Dhruva and the blinding conceit of

Daksha and more.

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Love is in the air

The fact that Valentine’s Day is now celebrated across the globe, making it the

second most popular card-sending festival next to Christmas, is a testimony that

love is an all-pervasive and it cannot be contained. How, then, does this emotion

manifest itself at our places of work?

Anurag Anand

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Legend has it that

Saint Valentine was

a Roman priest in

the third century.

The then emperor of

Rome believed that

single men made

better soldiers, making him

pass a decree forbidding the

young from getting married.

Saint Valentine, in defiance of

this decree, continued to get

young lovers married in secret.

Eventually his actions became

known to the emperor and the

Saint was put to death on 14th

of February.

I have often heard people say

that you shouldn’t fall in love

with the organisation that you

work for, for the organisation is

not capable of loving you back.

It won’t blink an eyelid if there


is a need for it to let you go.

But isn’t that true for every

other human relationship?

When the need to end a

relationship arises, how many

bonds are brittle enough to

endure it? The question is, what

can we do to make our

relationship with our

organisationsmore enduring?

And the answer to this is love.

Most successful professionals I

know are people who are in

love with what they do, where

they work and the people that

they work with. It is this love, or

passion, as it is sometimes

termed, which ensures that

such individuals remain at the

top of their game at all times.

These people are willing to

adapt and learn andfold their

sleeves in the wake of any

external challenges that their

organisations face. They are in

a harmonious relationship with

their organisations.

While finding the right job or

the right organisation is a

matter of search – its only you

who can decide where your

calling lies – a major hinderance

in establishing a romantic

relationship with our workplace

is our outlook towards work.

Often, we are guilty of

relegating our sensitivities and

our emotions to the personal

sphere, approaching work with

as much objectivity as we can

muster.

“I stop thinking about work as

soon as I step out of office,”

one of my colleagues often

says. Imagine, if you

approached any of your

personal relationships with

similar degree of detachment,

would it ever last? Why then

shouldn’t we be a little more

involved with something that

takes up more than half our

waking hours?

A healthy and committed

relationship with our work and

workplace might hold more

rewards for us than we can

imagine. So, are we then ready

to invest in this relationship and

rekindle the romance? s

Anurag Anand is the

bestselling author of

several notable titles

including The

Legend of Amrapali,

Where the Rainbow

Ends and Love on 3

Wheels. His latest

release, To Hell and

Back, is a fast paces thriller set in

Gurgaon, where he lives and works with a

beverage MNC. You can reach Anurag on

contact@anuraganand.in or

facebook.com/anuraganandauthor

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SHORT STORY

CHEELU PEELU AND THE RICKSHAW WALA

With the car breakdown, Beeji decided

to go to the mall in a rickshaw.

“I’ll come with you, too.” said

CheeluPeelu, “I like rickshaw rides.”

They both walked to the rickshaw

stand.

“Areybhaiya, how much will you charge

for the mall?” asked Beeji.

“Thirty Rupees, Mataji.” said the

rickshaw wala.

Beeji said, “That’s too expensive.

Twenty-five is the right price.”

“But Beeji, you always pay thirty rupees

for mall,” whispered Cheelu Peelu.

“Shhh, you are just a kid. You don’t

know. This is bargaining.”

“Okay, I’ll take twenty-five,” said the

Rickshaw wala.

Cheelu Peelu sat with Beeji inside the

shaded cover of the rickshaw. While the

rickshaw walapedalled in the blazing

summer sun, wiping the sweat with his

scarf.

“Here you go, Mataji!” Rickshaw wala

stopped in front of the mall.

Beeji paid him and walked towards the

Mall.

“Come, Cheelu Peelu.” she offered to

hold Cheelu Peelu’s hand.

“Wait, Beeji. I’ll be back.” And she ran to

the rickshaw wala.

“Bhaiya, take these five rupees more,”

said Cheelu Peelu, “This is from my icecream

money. Beeji won’t know.”

“Betiya,” said Rickshaw wala, “I did a

deal with your Beeji in twenty-five so I

won’t take more.”

“And I won’t charge to take you back.”

“When will you return?” he asked.

“In one hour.” replied Cheelu Peelu.

“I’ll be here in the rickshaw stand area.”

After about an hour, Cheelu Peelu came

out of the mall with Beeji. She had ice -

creams in both hands. She gave one to

the rickshaw wala.

“I got my favouriteflavour for you.

Here!”

“Thank you, Betiya!” said the rickshaw

wala.

Beeji said, “You are not just a kid. You

are a kid with a big heart!”

“No, I am a kid with just a kid-sized

heart.” smiled Cheelu Peelu.

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VALENTINE’S SPECIAL

GIVE LOVE ANOTHER CHANCE

It’s love at first sight; true love happens only once in a lifetime... Is all this a

passé, a cliché?

Meera Bakshi

Dr Renu Prasad, a medical

doctor, beautiful, witty; in

all a ‘perfect’ package to

be a wife, a charming

companion to take pride

in, gets separated from

her husband within a year

of their marriage. Here is Namrata Kumar,

highly cultured, educated articulate woman

ran through bad marriage after spending

23 years with her husband and finally both

calling it quits in the year of their silver

jubilee. Here is Mohit who married ‘the

love of his life’ after dating her for six years

finds excuses to stay away from the house

and avoid an altercation with Nidhi, his wife

now.

Where is the cupid?

So does the cupid all of a sudden cease to

exist or takes a dive to leave hearts! What

goes wrong in the relationship that love

loses its sheen. The reasons could be

endless- lack of compatibility, loss of

interest or thrill, financial reasons or an

external influence are some of the common

factors, share the counselling experts.

In the current times, both men and women

who have come out of bad marriages are

ready to move forward and perhaps give

themselves yet another chance. “There is

life beyond two people being together,

sometimes just doesn’t click, no pint

dragging just for the sake of it,’’ says Mohit.

Namrata went through a very bad spell she

shares.” I wasn’t a working woman when I

separated from my husband. It took me

quite some strength to face the situation.

Went for counselling too but guess even

relationships have an expiry date.’’ With a

24-year-old son, settled in the US and a job

in hand she feels more confident. “I can

manage my life, take decisions and I’m not

abused. I’m not keen to settle down again,

but not averse to the idea also. A

companion at every stage is important,’’

she says.

Pavitra from Maharashtra got married to

her boyfriend at the young age of 22 years.

Next five years of marriage the couple was

divorced and the child born to them

started to live with the mother. When the

child was ten years Pavitra remarried into a

Punjabi family. Now married for over fifteen

years, she says, “I wanted a family and a

companion so remarried. But when I look

back I realise my first marriage was not

successful because as a couple both of us

were immature. Now I know marriage is not

a bed of roses, one has to nurture the

relationship each day and there are no

perfect marriages either.’’

In cases of loss of life, the situation

sometimes may be more sensitive. The

couples take their own adjusting time to

come out of their trauma. Since our life is a

story and we live in chapters, one unhappy

chapter may end to open a new happy

ending.

Second chances are not given to making

things right- or perfect but given to prove

that we could be better even after we fall.

s

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TRAVEL

Ajman Tourism Development

Department focuses on Indian tourists

To know more about tourism in

Ajman and what the

department is doing to

increase Indian visitor numbers

in line with Ajman Vision 2021

we spoke to HE Saleh

Mohamed Al Geziry, Director

General of Ajman Tourism

Development Department

Vasujit Kalia

1. Do you agree that

India remains the

number one volume

generator for

tourism to Ajman?

India continues to be an

important market for the

UAE in general and Ajman

in particular; the Emirate

welcomed 25,870 visitors

from India in 2018, a year on

year increase of 12.4 per cent.

These figures are indicative of

the importance of India’s

market to Ajman tourism and

they reflect our continued

efforts to strengthen

partnerships with major tour

operators in India.


there is a rising

popularity of Ajman as a

destination of choice

among Indians?

The Emirate of Ajman is an

increasingly popular destination

In

addition to its rich

heritage, Ajman has a

variety of activities and

attractions for people of all

ages. Guests can enjoy

stunning beaches, pristine

coastline, mangrove forests,

and villages in the Hajar

Mountains.

for

a large

number of tourists from within

the UAE and abroad. As part of

our strategy to highlight and

promote tourism in the Emirate

of Ajman locally, regionally and

internationally, Ajman Tourism

Development Department

(ATDD) will participate in three

major exhibitions this year: ITB

Berlin; the Arabian Travel

Market in Dubai; and the World

Travel Market

in London.

ATDD will also

be

participating in

the ‘Visit UAE’

road shows to

India, the Kingdom

of Saudi Arabia,

Scandinavia and Russia

along with the Ministry of

Economy. Our efforts to

promote Arabian heritage are

reflected in our slogan,

“Sincerely Emirati”.


repeat travellers need to

be engaged to get better

results?

Repeat travellers are incredibly

important to us and to the

tourism industry as a whole.

When someone returns to a

destination, it means that their

first stay was excellent.

4. What are you doing to

attract the international

tourist coming for Expo

2020?

People are optimistic about the

impact that Expo 2020 Dubai

will have on the tourism

industry. With an expected 25

million Expo-related visits

between October 2020 and

April 2021, visitors will no

doubt be open to exploring

and discovering other parts of

the country. Ajman is One-hour

drive from the site of Expo

2020, and almost 30 minutes

from Dubai Airport. s


RAAHGIRI

RAAHGIRI DAY

JANUARY 2019

In last five years, Raahgiri which was conceptualised for Gurgaon initially has now

reached over 70 cities. Currently Raahgiri has made Sundays interesting for people

in old Gurgaon who gather in large numbers to enjoy the activities on the streets

The ‘Plug in Raahgiri’ in the

current season has involved

the entire Gurgaon. The

event is not stationed at one

location only, month after

month Raahgiri moves

across various pockets of

Gurgaon.This model gives an opportunity

to widespread the concept and reach out

to more stakeholders by cordoning off

street in different areas of the city every 2

to 3 months. The event shifted near sector

4 in November ’18 and since then more

then 60,000 citizens participated within

three months. Due to high demand and

continuous engagement, the event will stay

at same location till the end of march. The

weekly event has grown over years across

70 cities and 18 states in the country.

The month of January experienced varying

weather during Sunday mornings. It has

been chilly, breezy, misty and rainy but

people’s enthusiasm was nothing less than

great. The street was seen filled with

people walking, cycling, skating, dancing,

yoga and enjoying sports activities

throughout. Children and elderly people

were specially seen experiencing all the

activities regularly. Streets that are normally

dominated with traffic, were filled of happy

faces and smiles. Street games were also a

big hit among the children such as Gali

cricket, hopscotch, BhagamBhag etc. It was

also the month of 69th Republic Day

celebration and a small quiz was introduced

by emcee. Questions upon our national

flag, constitution, and nation were asked to

the crowd.

A Honda road safety zone has been one of

the main attractions for Raahgirs to sign a

pledge for cleaner and safer roads. People

take selfies with placards "this is my street"

and understand responsibility of reclaiming

their streets. Road Safety Officers in

collaboration with Traffic Police conducted

mass quiz upon traffic rules and gave small

prizes to the winners. HOPE Initiative, a

non-governmental organization dedicated

for health awareness in schools and

communities, carried out a series of

Nukkad Nataks for the road safety

campaign. These plays were performed by

school children, who very beautifully

portrayed the need to conserve water; be

aware about safety on roads; and even

importance of cleanliness around us. The

organization also conducted a quiz upon

traffic rules, and pedestrian safety; and

Winners were given small tokens for it.

Road safety anthem for Gurugram was

played during this, and people were seen

singling along it.

The event continues to focus on sustainable

mobility, road safety, healthy lifestyle and

inclusive city development. s

A SUBURB Media

Partnership event.

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What the tarot speaks about us in the month of february 2019

ARIES | (21st March-20th April)

You are going through a time of immense emotional

upheaval, maybe trying to differentiate between

the right and wrong. Love, control, manipulation,

or issues of power may be at work in a relationship.

Perhaps you are engaged in a power struggle. It indicates that you are

so focused on yourself that you are ignoring your deeper needs and

values. Practice what you preach.

GEMINI | (22nd May-21st June)

Hard work and attention to details are the essential

elements now. You are probably in the middle of a

project that absorbs all your attention at this time.

You may need to learn new skills to fulfill the project. For this you may

need to ignore your family, friends temporarily; extra ordinary effort is

the key to success.

LEO | (23rd July–22nd August)

Leos need to assert themselves and to find their own

level of personal power. It’s a time to clearly define

your goals, principles, territory or purpose. Act like a

laser and pursue your ambitionspassionately, removing all blockages

which come your way. Move out of your comfort zone.

LIBRA | (23rd September-22nd October)

Live from your heart, trusting your life fully, no matter

how foolish you might seem to others. Take the leap of

faith, rather than making a choice. Connect to the

unlimited potential and spontaneity inherent in every moment. It could

be a time of new beginnings or change of direction in life. Embrace

whatever comes your way, venture out to learn the lessons of the world.

SAGITTARIUS | (22nd Nov-21st Dec)

Major changes in your current circumstances are on

the horizon. It is a time of travel, to a new residence,

office, job, relationship ….. maybe overseas too. Your

goal is within reach and can be achieved by the applying the knowledge

you have gained. Use your connections to help you advance.

Leave an unfulfilling job and go on to a better one that offers you more

freedom, intellectual rapport, or opportunity.

TAURUS | (21St April-21st May)

Victory, success, promotion and recognition are all yours

in this month. Your hard work, dedication and talents

are going to be rewarded. The most important thing is

that you have accomplished in the most righteous way.

Be ready to wear the crown now. You and your partner

overcome difficulties and if you are looking for love, you stand agood chance

of finding it now.

CANCER | (22nd June-22nd July)

This month is a blessing as it is a time for rejoicing &

celebrating. Itimplies dancing towards harmony and

that happier times are ahead. The inner child in you is

being nudged to come out from hidingunder that adult

disguise and indulge in fun. You need to laugh a lot,

get involved in a more social interaction to spread your light-hearted

charisma around.

VIRGO | (23rd Aug–22nd Sept)

Pay special attention to your health. It is a time of

material and economic setback. You may feel rejected

and abandoned by life. There might be financial losses

and you could feel victimized. It’s time to free yourself from people who drain

your resources – emotional, creative, or physical. You no longer choose to be

responsible for someone else, preferring the simplicity of a solo existence.

SCORPIO | (23rd Oct-21st Nov)

Face your challenge, whatever it is, with courage, honesty

and a firm resolve. In every challenge, there is

opportunity. Think about your problem objectively. Look for situations that

are unjust or confusing and resolve to set them right. Above all else, commit

to being honest and ethical. You do have the inner resources to overcome all

obstacles and find the truth of your situation. Concentrate totally on your

goal – don’t let anything distract you or scatter your energy. In some cases,

you need to further your education in order to improve your job prospects.

CAPRICORN | (22nd Dec-21st Jan)

Learn to live on your own & become more independent.

The energy reveals thatyou need a period of withdrawal

from the material world in order to focus onyour inner

life or spiritual path. In seeking guidance for a

relationship issue. Look atthe patterns or behavior in

your past relationships to

give your insight into whether you are taking the right pathway.

AQUARIUS | (21st Jan-19th Feb)

Challenges come in many forms. Open your eyes, see

thetruth, don’t let emotional fears drain you and use

the qualities of spirit of learning,communication &

objective thinking to see your way forward.

Develop confidence in your own ideas, that apply to your career, instead

of naively following someone else’s plan. Improve your analytical ability,

skills or education. You need to think for yourself and become more

independent

PISCES | (20th February-20th March)

Your powers of self-expression are at their highest. The

Universal energy is intouch with you and there is hope

& belief in the future. You are about toreceive some

very good news concerning your income. You may have

to workhard to accomplish your aims, but your efforts will be rewarded. You

will receive a pat on the back for efforts made. If there hasYour dreams of

happiness are about to come true.


GURGAON

G-planner

WHEN & WHERE

Andazz - The Fashion Trail - V3.2

Venue: Courtyard

by Marriott

Gurugram

Downtown

Date: 15th March

11:00am – 16th March 8:00pm

Entry: Free

Experience the ultimate in Fashion, Luxury

and Lifestyle at Andazz exhibitions -

Delhi/NCR's most exclusive fashion and

lifestyle, now in Gurgaon attached with

Delhi; Showcasing this spring season high

end collections by leading clothing and

accessory designers of India at unbelievable

prices.

The Wiral mic open stage for all #

Open mic

Venue: Sector

14 market

Chaayos,

Gurgaon

Date: 17th

February

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Entry: Rs 99 Per Person

The Wiral Mic is a open mic stage for all

talent like poetry, storytelling, standup

comedy, Mimicry, Beat boxing; rapping,

singing or any other unique talent you have.

you get the chance to perform in front of

live audience and HD video be published

on our channel.

Quest for Eternity - With Rukmini Krnsa

Das (Monk and spritualist)

Venue: Hotel

Swasno, J-10,

dlf phase 2

Gurgaon

Date: 16th

February

FESTIVE SHOPPING

6:00pm – 9:00pm


"Quest for Eternity" is a motivational

seminar based on the principles of

Bhagawat Gita. The seminar will be

delivered by BITS Pilani Alumni (gold

medalist) turned into a renowned monk and

spiritualist, Rukmini Krsna Das. He has been

guiding youths to manage stress, develop

focus, stay motivated, undo addiction and

achieve their goal.

Reversing Diabetes and Hypertension -

With Dr. Nandita Shah

Venue: Garden

Court, Club

Patio, South

City 1, Gurgaon

Date: 17th

February

9:00am – 5:30pm

Entry: Rs 4000 Onwards

This program is based on scientific evidence

and gives you practical guidelines about the

best way to eat in order to re-create health.

This program will be conducted by Dr

Nandita Shah, Founder of SHARAN. She is

the recipient of the Narishakti Award for her

work in health and nutrition and the author

of the bestseller Reversing Diabetes in 21

Days.

Pongal celebrations at Zambar

Venue: Zambar

Ambience Mall,

Gurgaon

Date: 13th

February

12:30pm – 15th February 4:30pm


A Pongal meal is the blessed spread of

food, an expression of gratitude for the sun,

the rain, the harvest and of course the

farmers who bring food to our table.

Zambar is ready to take you to the

traditional lanes of Tamil Nadu with its

festive menu.

Gurgaon Kids Fairs

Venue: Tau

Devi Lal

Sports

Complex,

Gurgaon

Date: 15th

March

11:00am – 17th March 9:00pm

Entry: Free

Gurgaon’s biggest “KIDS FAIRS” dedicated

to – KIDS & FAMILIES. Gurgaon Kids' Fair is

a perfect environment to promote healthy

growth for kids through creativity, positive

thinking, physical activities, sports,

entertainment, team skills and confidence

building activities.

Amity Gurugram Marathon

Venue: Leisure

Valley Park,

Gurgaon

Date: 10th

February 6:00am

– 9:00am


Amity Gurugram Marathon (AGM) is among

the various sports Initiatives of the Amity

Education Group. AGM encourages the

importance of Running and also helps social

organizations to take their cause to the

masses for fundraising.

Quantum Cup

Venue:

QHub,

Gurgaon

Date: 3rd

February

9:00am –

6:00pm


Quantum Sports & Hurdle present to you

the Quantum Cup, a 6 a side Football

Tournament. Whether you are a corporate,

an amateur team or just a bunch of friends

putting together a team, you wouldn't find a

better way to spend a Sunday evening!

Gurgaon times winter carnival

Venue:

Oysters

Water

Park,

Gurgaon

Date: 9th

February 12:00pm – 10th February 9:00am


OMS welcome you to the first ever edition

of Winter Carnival 2019, presented by EPIC

TV 2-day extravaganza of Fun & Frolic

Engaging and entertaining for ALL ages. A

musical night with DJs and Band

performances to let guests unwind.

Fitness Bootcamp, The Quorum Club

Venue: DLF Phase 5, Gurgaon

Date: 1st February 8:30am – 16th February

9:30am

Entry: Free

The limited-to-members-only Quorum Club

is opening its doors to all for a fitness

bootcamp every first and third Saturday of

the month. You’ll be in for killer fat-burning

sessions outdoors, which will be lead by

Sumaya Dalmia.

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Old World Collegiate Theatre Festival

Venue: India Habitat Centre

Date: February 20 - 23, 2019

THEATRE

The Old World Collegiate

Theatre Festival –2019

(OWCTF-2019) is gearing up to

unleash a volley of exciting

theatre pieces from the vibrant

Collegiate Theatre Societies of Delhi.

The winning drama societies and colleges are listed below:

Kaumudi

Kaali Ghadi

Godse@Gandhi.com

Chuhal

Pratibimb

Sangharsh

Aman

The Players

Feb 20, Wed at 7:00pm,

Feb 21, Thu at 7:00pm

Feb 22, Fri at 7:00pm,

Feb 23, Sat at 7:00pm





DELHI DIARY

White Tara Women Circle:

Goddess Of Love

Venue: Zorba The Buddha, South

West Delhi

Date: 12th February 10:00am –

7:30pm


White Tara module is an invitation to dive into the inner world, to use

the body as a bridge to the being, and to discover the source of love

within. It focuses on recovering our spontaneity and ability to

communicate our feelings and intentions, with clarity and gentleness.

G-planner

Global Education Fair

Venue: Le Meridien Windsor

Palace, New Delhi

Date: 10th February 11:00am

– 5:00pm

Entry: Free

Abroad Education Consultants (AEC) is proud to bring one of its kinds

‘GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL FAIR’. 80+ Universities from top destinations

like UK, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Japan etc.

The Statesman Vintage Car Rally

Venue: India Gate

Date: 10th February 10:00 am –

3:00pm

Entry: Free

If modern sports cars, hypercars

and superbikes aren’t your

scene, and you’re more of a

vintage, old-school kinda person,

you’d better mark your calendar. The Statesman Vintage Car Rally is

coming back for its 53rd edition, and they’re putting on a show of

some of the most astonishing automobiles ever made—a show you

certainly won’t forget.

Get your event listed in this section.

Share information at info@suburblive.in


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Taco Bell

Mexican, Fast Food

( 011 33105819

Highlight: Crispy Chicken

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Burma Burma

Burmese, Asian

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Highlight: All Vegetarian

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Multi-Cuisine

( 0124 4372999

Highlight: Funky Decor

IHOP

American, Desserts

( +91 9560741709

Highlight: Pancakes!

Social

Multi-Cuisine

( +91 7838045182

Highlight: Nightlife

Farzi Cafe

Modern Indian

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Highlight: Innovative

presentation

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Asian, Modern Indian

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Multi-Cuisine

( 011 33106071

Highlight: Nightlife

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Multi-cuisine

( +91 9958636700

Highlight: Live Music

Nando’s

Portugese, African

( 011 33105976

Highlight: Peri-Peri

Chicken

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North Indian

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Highlight: Authentic North

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Parsi, Iranian, Indian

( 0124 6518801

Highlight: Parsi themed

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Arabian, Lebanese

( 011 33105597

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Italian, Continental

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Indigo Delicatessen

European, Continental

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Highlight: Black-forest Iced

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Asian

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Highlight: quirky and

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Continental, Italian,

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Finger Food, continental

( +91 8527009985

Highlight: Live Sports

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The Bowl Factory

Asian

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Highlight: Lemongrass

Chicken

The Joint Cafe

American, Continental

( 0124 4048413

Highlight: Burgers

Crudo Juicery

Juicery

( 011 33106204

Highlight: Watermelon

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Buddhaz Bowl

Chinese, Thai, Asian

( 0124 4770303

Highlight: Bao

Instapizza

Pizza, Fast Food

( +91 8882052000

Highlight: Monster Deep

Dish

Auntie Fung's

Chinese, vietnamese,

asian

( 011 33107948

Highlight: Khau Suey

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Chinese, Thai

( 011 30806430

Highlight: Egg Noodles

Rule The Rolls

Indian, Fast Food

( 0124 4833000

Highlight: Mutton Kakori

Roll

Chaat Chowk

Chaat

( +91 9310818181

Highlight: Aloo Tikki

Cocoberry

Frozen Yoghurt

( +91 7011456294

Highlight: Strawberry with

toppings

Delhicacy

North-Indian, Chaat, Fastfood

( +91 9953956543

Highlight: Palak Chaat

Dietliciouz

Healthy Food, Salads

( +91 8000600096

Highlight: Calorie-friendly

food

CROSS POINT

MALL

Di Ghent Cafe

Cafe, Belgian

( 0124 4227444

Highlight: Breakfast

Options

Cheesy Kneads

Pizza, Italian

( 011 33105758

Highlight: Pepperoni Pizza!

Lock & Key

North Indian, Continental

( 011 33106367

Highlight: Cocktails

Wonders of Kashmir -

KhyenChyen

Kashmiri

( 078620 00707

Highlight: Tabakh Maaz

The Pasta Bowl

Company

Italian, Salad, Juices

0124 4375666

Highlight: Handmade

ravioli

Tughlaq

North Indian, Mughlai

+91 8130150316

Highlight: Mutton Biryani

Getafix

American, Italian

0124 4326612

Highlight: Healthy

Breakfast!

Foodies can share their signature

recipes and their favourite dine out

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8. Nayab Handi

North Indian, Awadhi

0124 4825941

Highlight: Prompt Service

Big Wong

Chinese, Japanese, Sushi,

Thai

( +91 8010111666

Highlight: Sushi

Fat Lulu's Cafe & Bar

Pizza, Italian, Salad

( 011 33106011

Highlight: Thin crusted

Pizza

Cafe Shunya

Cafe, Continental, Healthy

Food

( 0124 4072555

Highlight: Farm fresh eggs

Madhuban - Sattvic

South Indian

Restaurant

South Indian

( 0124 4300714

Highlight: Mysore Dosa

SOHNA ROAD

The Nook

Vatika Business Park

Multi-cuisine

( 011 33107602

Highlight: Dal makhni

Paradise Biryani

Raheja Mall

Biryani

( 011 33105714

Highlight: Mutton Biryani

Vapour Bar Exchange

Vipul Trade Centre

Continental, Finger Food

( 011 30806441

Highlight: Varying prices

of drinks

Moti Mahal Delux

Subhash Chowk


( 011 33105898

Highlight: Tandoori

Chicken

Zodiac - Fortune Select

Excalibur

Multi-cuisine

( 0124 4577777

Highlight: Sunday brunch

buffet

The Spice Room


North Indian, Mughlai,

Chinese

( +91 8800801623

Highlight: Dal Makhni

52


The Living Room - The

Westin Sohna Resort &

Spa

Continental

( 0124 7112233

Highlight: Decor

The Ivy

Baani Square

Middle Eastern, Lebanese,

Continental

( 011 33107605

Highlight: Deliciousness

for all taste buds

Dudleys

Golf Course Road

Continental, American,

Fast Food

( +91 8800592498

Highlight: Burgers

The Calorie Kitchen

Good Earth City Center

Healthy Food

( 011 33106094

Highlight: Healthy

breakfast

LubLub Lebanese

Baani Square

Mediterranean, Lebanese

( 011 33105055

Highlight: Chicken

Shawarma

Fat Butterfly Bakery

And Cafe

Baani Square

Bakery, Cafe

( 011 33106240

Highlight: Cheesecake

Brewer Street

ILD Trade Centre Mall

Multi-cuisine

( 011 33105296

Highlight: Draught Beer

Binge

Bestech Business Tower

Cafe, Bakery

( +91 9555900400

Highlight: Chilled out

ambience

Coriander Leaf


Mughlai, Pakistani, North

Indian

( 0124 4044495

Highlight: Paneer Butter

Masala

SECTOR 29

Walking Street By Soi7

Asian, Italian

( 011 33105698


Gravity Spacebar

Multi-cuisine

( 011 33107914

Highlight: Rooftop

ambience

Gung The Palace

Korean

( 011 33105663

Highlight: Korean

delicacies

Feel ALIVE

Multi-cuisine

( 011 30806690

Highlight: Variety of dishes

Prankster

North Indian, Modern

Indian

( 0124 4266653

Highlight: Innovative

dishes

Agent Jack's Bidding

Bar

North Indian, Chinese,

Italian

( 011 33105594

Highlight: Bidding for

drinks

Friction The Drinkery

North Indian, Biryani,

( 011 33105209

Highlight: Drinks

Raise The Bar Rooftop -

Clarens Hotel

European, Continental,

Italian

( +91 9999117666

Highlight: Great ambience

Raifu Tei - Dia Park

Premier

Japanese

( 0124 4604600

Highlight: Authentic

Japanese

Vegas 99

Continental, North-Indian

( 011 33106587

Highlight: Vegas feels in G-

town

Mosaic - Country Inn &

Suites

North Indian, Asian,

Continental

( 0124 4828061

Highlight: Buffet

Citrus Cafe

Indian, Continental

( 0124 448 0200

Highlight: Cheerful

Ambience

Jungle Jamboree

Indian, Asian and

Continental

( 097172 88300

Highlight: Jungle themed

space

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Swagath

Indian Coastal

( 0124 476 0600

Highlight: Coastal Curries

Warehouse Cafe

Multi-cuisine

( 91 9718600666

Highlight: Pocket-friendly

partying

After stories

North-Indian, European

( 011-33106410

Highlight: Exquisite

presentation

GOLF COURSE

ROAD

7 Degrees Brauhaus

South Point Mall

Continental, Italian, North

Indian

( 011 33105394

Highlight: Draught Beers

Manhattan Bar

Exchange & Brewery

Global Foyer Mall

Finger Food, American,

Continental

( +91 8800697554

Highlight: Non-veg kebab

platter

Indian Grill Room

Suncity Business Tower


( 011 33105144

Highlight: Expansive Buffet

Artusi Ristorante in

Piazza Horizon

RED THRONE

SALONS

The Verandas, Golf

Course Road, Gurgaon

( +91 9871432888|

+911244250650

World Spa East, Gurgaon

( +91 9643408702 | Ext

4122

DLF Summit, Golf Course

Road, Gurgaon

( +91 9870563888 |

+91124 4669250

Central Par k-1, Golf

Course Road

( +91 9650050888 |

+91124 428328

IVY League, Sushant

Lok1, Gurgaon

( +919773906661 |

+911244245250

The Belaire, Golf Course

Road, Gurgaon

( +91 9773903331 |

+911244066662

Two Horizon Center

Italian

( 0124 6676666

Highlight: Pastas

Crepe-fe

Sector 28

Fast Food, Desserts

( 011 33106215

Highlight: Waffles

Cafe La Pino'z

Opposite Vatika Towers

Italian, Cafe

( +91 9250000034

Highlight: Sumptuous

Pizzas

Saints n Sinners - Grub

Pub Music

Global Foyer Mall

Continental, Indian, Asian

( 011 30806660

Highlight: Live music

Fur Ball Story

Saraswati Kunj

Continental

( +91 9582112979

Highlight: Excellent service

Delhi Club House

One Horizon Center

North Indian, Continental,

Asian

( +91 9205587444


Shawarma House

Central Plaza Mall

Lebanese, Rolls, Kebab

( 011 33105786

Highlight: Affordable

prices

The Clock Tower

Opposite South Point Mall

North Indian, Continental,

Italian

( +91 9599199314

Highlight: Fifa world cup

menu

Hahn's Kitchen

One Horizon Center

Korean, Japanese

( 0124 2575600

Highlight: Sushi and

seafood

Cafe Stay Woke

South Point Mall

Cafe, Continental,

European

( +91 7703929965

Highlight: Breakfast Menu

Whisky Samba

Two Horizon Center

Italian, Asian

( +91 9811801682

Highlight: Cocktails and DJ

Impromptu

Vatika Towers Complex

European, Continental

( 011 33106491

Highlight: Romantic

outdoor sitting

Dudleys

Sector 53

American, Fast Food

( +91 8800592498

Highlight: HUGE burgers!!

Cafe Amaretto

South Point Mall

Italian, European

( 011 33105680

Highlight: Cozy Ambience

BREWERY

JUNCTION

The Old School Brew

House

Finger Food, Indian &

European

Sector 29, Gurgaon

( 9599732929

Vegas 99

Chinese & Indian

Sector 29

( 01133106587

Boombox Brewstreet

North Indian, Chinese &

American

Sector 29

( +91 9821494360

Ministry of Beer

Continental, Italian &

Seafood

Sector 29

( 011 33106552

CAKES & BAKES

Dessert Art by Deepali

Modi

Cakes and Pies

( 9873431665

Mocha Mania

Customised Cakes and

Cupcakes

( 7838222131

Sugar Rush

Chocolate and lemon tart

( 9910414696

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Foodaholics

Chocolate Torta Cake

( 9873164293

Divinum Chocolate

Triple Blended Coffee

Chocolate, Roasted Almond,

Butter Scotch Crunch

( 8527215399

Zucchero, The Sugar

Factory

Cranberry bars, Peanut

butter chocolate bars

( 9811028280

The Cake Company

Red velvet cakes and

cupcakes, fudge cakes and

cake pop bouquets

( 9899462047

Love at First Bite

Carrot cake with cream

cheese, designer cakes

( 9899194029

The Chocolate Haven

Custom cupcakes and

chocolate bars with

personalized packaging

( 9873465309

Shop No. 4, First Floor,

B Block Shopping Arcade

South City 2 Gurugram

( 9711490999

The Rolling Pin Bakery

Home baker

( 095601 80001

Owl's Den

(Chinese, North Indian)

Sohna Road

( +91 8510009955

+91 8510009933

Delhi to Beijing

(Chinese, South Indian,

North Indian)

Sohna Road

( 0124 4909014

Chawla’s

(North Indian, Chinese)

Sohna Road

( +91 9999011161

+91 9999011151

Café Soho

(Continental, Café, North

Indian)

Sohna Road

( +91 9717896530

0124 4717000

Bourbon Street

(Finger Food)

Sohna Road

( 0124 4717000

DANCE

SCHOOLS

Ghungroo Dance

Institute

Kathak

Balbhavan, Sector 4,

Gurgaon

( 9818086693

Nrityadhara

Odissi

Flat No-101, Tower -3,The

Palms South City-1, Sector-

31 Gurgaon

( 9873342447

Rohit’s Kathak Classes

Kathak

Sector 28, Gurgaon

( 9990616053

Laymanjari

Bharatnatyam Dance

Institute

Bharatnatyam

Sohna Road

( 9999506212

Kala Uditaayan

Kathak and Odissi

C-513, Sushant Lok-I

Opposite Telephone

Exchange

( 9899948483

Svar Vandana

Kathakali

Shop Number 70, Huda

City Market, Sector 40,

Near HDFC Bank

( 9643250627

Tansen Sangeet

Mahavidalya

Bharatnatyam and

Kathakali

Plot No-157, Sector 56,

Gurgaon, Opp Anand

Medical Centre

( 9211788291

Sur Nupoor

Kathak

P-4/32 A, DLF Phase-2

Gurgaon, India

( 9810482009

Katha

Kathak

64, Ground Floor, Nirvana

Woodstock, Sector 50

( 9650275417

HEALTH &

WELLNESS

Hair Masters Luxury

Salon *

Galleria

( +91 9860886531

Aqua Thai Spa

Central Plaza

( 0124- 4027515

Kabi Boutique Salon

South Point Mall

( 0124-4055062

Blue Terra Spa &

Wellness Center

Supermart - 1

( 0124-4221888

Anytime Fitness

Bestech Center Point

( +919990835835

Reebok Crossfit

Phase 1

( 0124- 4085606

Red Mat Pilates

Golf Course Road

Vivafit

Dlf Phase 4

( +91 7838358788

Sportsfit ILD

Sohna Road

( +91 9999871515

Kaya Skin Clinic

Galleria

( 0124 437 5605

Ritz Fitness

South City -2

( +91-9971852817

Geetanjali Salon

Ambience Mall

( 0124 466 5585

NEU Salonz

Mega Mall

( 0124 438 1601

Kenzo Unisex Salon

Dlf Phase 3

( 0124 411 4142

Tangles Unisex Salon

Dlf Phase 4

( 0124 410 8884

Zink Fitness Studio

Sushant Lok-1

( 099537 23727

Komal Yoga & Fitness

Dlf Phase 4

( 098119 77066

H2O Fitness

Dlf Phase 3

( 098100 99244

My Home Salon

Omaxe Mall

( 095990 64126

Cruly Creation

Raheja Mall

( 09818916294

Grey Blunt Unisex

Salon

Sohna Road

( 08470842960

Indulgence

Sohna Road

( 0124 4034278

Geetanjali Salon

Ambience Mall

0124 466 5585

NEU Salonz

Mega Mall

( 0124 438 1601

Kenzo Unisex Salon

Dlf Phase 3

( 0124 411 4142

Tangles Unisex Salon

Sector 14 Market, South

City- 1

( +91 8010114433

Zink Fitness Studio

Sushant Lok-1

( 099537 23727

Salon

Sohna Road

08470842960

Indulgence

Sohna Road

0124 4034278

HOTELS &

RESORTS

The Leela Kempinski

Ambience Island

( 0124 4771234

The Westin Gurgaon

MG Road

( 0124 497777

Ramada Gurgaon

Central

Setor 44

( 0124 4886400

Lemon Tree Hotel

Udyog Vihar

( 0124 4423232

The Oberio

Udyog Vihar

( 0124 2450505

Taj City Center

Sector 44

( 0124 667 3000

Le Méridien

Sector 26

( 0124 499 2000

Park Plaza

Sector 43

( 0124 415 0000

EMARALD HOTELS &

RESORTS

Nathupur Road

( 0124 407 1818

Anya Hotel

Golf Course Road

( 0124 490 1111

The Atara

DLF Phase 1

( 085275 75333

Courtyard by Marriott

Gurugram Downtown

Sushant Lok Phase I

( 0124 488 8444

Laughter is brightest

where food is best.

Irish proverb.

Komal Yoga & Fitness

Dlf Phase 4

( 098119 77066

H2O Fitness

Dlf Phase 3

( 098100 99244

My Home Salon

Omaxe Mall

( 095990 64126

Cruly Creation

Raheja Mall

09818916294

Grey Blunt Unisex

Fortune Select Global

MG Road

( 0124 419 6666

Hotel Ibis

Golf Course Road

( 0124 475 5000

Country Inn & Suites

By Carlson

Sector 29

( 0124 482 8000

The Fern Residency

Sector 29

( 0124 488 0000

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The Bristol Hotel

Phase 1

( 0124 435 1111

Optus Sarovar

Premiere

Sector 29

( 0124 488 7777

Leisure Inn

Sector 14

( 0124 493 1100

Premiere

Sector 29

( 0124 488 7777

Leisure Inn

Sector 14

( 0124 493 1100

The Gateway Resort

Damdama Lake

Off Sohna – Gurgaon

Road

( 0124 267 7200

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Off Sohna – Gurgaon

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North East

Residency

Golf Course Road

( 0124 422 0408

The Signature Leaf

Sector 46

( 0124 257 9916

Golden Tulip

Palam Vihar

( 0124 490 0900

The Pllazio Hotel

Sector 29

( 0124 491 5000

Hotel Central Blue

Stone

Sector 29

( 0124 4931550

Fortune Select

Global

MG Road

( 0124 419 6666

Hotel Ibis

Golf Course Road

( 0124 475 5000

Country Inn &

Suites By Carlson

Sector 29

( 0124 482 8000

The Fern Residency

Sector 29

( 0124 488 0000

The Bristol Hotel

Phase 1

( 0124 435 1111

Optus Sarovar

North East

Residency

Golf Course Road

( 0124 422 0408

The Signature Leaf

Sector 46

( 0124 257 9916

Golden Tulip

Palam Vihar

( 0124 490 0900

The Pllazio Hotel

Sector 29

( 0124 491 5000

Hotel Central Blue

Stone

Sector 29

( 0124 4931550

The Habitare Hotel

Sector 14

( 0124 491 5300

Hotel Haut Monde

Sector 15

( 0124 484 0000

Treehouse Queens

Pearl

Rajiv Chowk Gurgaon

( 0124 442 5000

Best Western

Skycity Hotel

Civil Lines Gurgaon

( 097114 00286

Crowne Plaza

Sector 29

( 0124 453 4000

Hotel Doves Inn

Sector 15

( 0124 232 1042

Justa

Dlf Phase 3

( 95907 77000

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HOSPITALS

W Hospital by

Pratiksha

Golf Course Extension

Road, Sector 56

( 0124-4131091

Medanta-The Medicity

Sector 38

( 0124 4141414

Artemis Hospital

Sector-51

( 0124 6767000

Max Hospital

Block B, SushantLok I

( 0124 6623000

Columbia Asia

Hospital

F Block, PalamVihar

( 0124 39898969

Paras Hospital

C-1, Sec-43, SushantLok

( 0124 458555

Fortis Memorial

Research Institute

Sector-44

( 0124 4962200

Narayana

Superspeciality

Hospital

3201, Block V, DLF III

Nathupur- Gurgoan

( 18602080208

Metro Hospitals &

Heart Institute

H-Block, PalamVihar

( 0124 4777000

Apollo Clinic

Sector-56

( 0124 4237701/02

Neelkanth Hospital

DLF Phase-3

( 0124 2549052

Uma Sanjeevani

Hospital

DLF Phase-2

( 0124 2350960/1257

Privat Hospital

DLF Phase-2

( 0124 2352097

CHEMIST SHOPS

Goyal Chemist

DLF Phase-4

( 011 33062236

Balaji Pharmacy

DLF Phase-4

( 066890850

Good Care Medicose

DLF Phase-5

( 011 33655792

City Chemist

Opp Shopping Arcade

South City-I

( 011 66450315

Chikitsa-The

medicine Store

DLF Phase-3

( 011 66746314

Batra Pharmacy

Near Nirwana,

South City II

( 011 33453757

Health & Wellness

Pharmacy

Opposite Arzoo, Sec-57

( 9560692085

My Chemist

Hilton Garden, Sector 50

( 011 33713766

Green Apple Pharmacy

Opposite Medanta

Medicity Hospital

( 011 33633450

FIRE STATIONS

Secor 29

( 0124 2392101/

102/103

UdyogVihar

( 0124 2342101/

2397102

Bhim Nagar

( 0124 2320101

Sector 37

( 0124 2373101/ 102

NGOS

Indian Red Cross

( 0124 2320468

Goonj

( 0124 4253119/

26972351

Help Age India

( 011 41688955/ 56

Age Well Foundation

( 011 29836486/

29840484

Save The Children

( 011 64612622

Earth Saviour

( 9818171695/

9871675485

AIRLINES

Air India

( 18001801407

Indigo Airlines

( 0124 4352500

British Airways

( 0124 2540547

Turkish Airlines

( 0124 4193000

Jet Airways

( 0124 39893333

Spicejet Ltd

( 9871803333

MDLR Airlines

( 0124 4510001

United Airlines

( 0124-4315500

Austrian Airlines

( 011 25654222/

233 /244

AUTO SERVICE

Maruti Repair &

Service Centre

115/A, Sector 14, Palam

Gurgaon Rd, Opposite

Main Huda Office

( 0124 233 0649

Bird Automotive

howroom and

Workshop (BMW)

4 IDC,MG Road,

Opposite Sector -14

( 011 3988 5577

Tata Motors

NH8, Block A, Sector 34

( 0124 401 1269

Renault Gurgaon

Plot No. 554, Pace City 2,

Sector 37

( 0124 4933333

Hyundai Authorized

Service Station

Near IOC Petrol Pump,

Sector 52A, Wazirabad,

Gurgaon

( 0124 257 2800

ClickGarage

HexTax Commune,

Sector 43, Gurgaon

( 9555950000

Sterling Nissan

(Showroom) Plot No 39,

Sector- 18, Maruti

Industrial Area, HUDA

( 0124 4953000

(Workshop) Plot No GP-11,

Sector- 18, HSIIDC

Industrial Estate

( 0124 4954000

Yume Honda

42-43, Opposite Maruti

Gate No.2 Old Delhi

Gurgaon Rd, Palam Vihar

Extension

( 0124 457 7444

Giriraj Motors Pvt Ltd

(Skoda)

JMD Pacific Square, Sector

15, Part 2

( 0124 4762600

Dhingra Automobiles

Pvt. Ltd (Volkswagen)

Village, Narsignpur Nh-8

Near Haldiram

( 0124 2575400

MGF Toyota

10, IDC, MG Road

( 9811604787

Audi Gurgaon Service

Centre

NH 8, Delhi Jaipur Road,

Narsinghpur

( 0124 4510900

Apra Auto India

Plot 3 IDC Opp. Sec-14

( 0124 409 0000

Sterling Motor Co

Solitaire Plaza,

Sikandarpur, M G Rd

( 0124 451 4000

COURIER

SERVICES

STATIONS

First Flight Courier

(Local, National, International)

( 0124-3211707

Blaze Flash Couriers


( 0120-3063575

Blue Dart Courier


( 0124-2397193

Overnite Express


( 0124-2324508

Ondot Couriers &

Cargo


( 0124-2333783/

2315901

GMS Express


( 9999847769

Axiom International

Courier Service


( 9999334175

FedEx India


( 9718077358

DTDC Courier And

Cargo


( 0124 4668688

DHL Express


( 8802125323

Pafex Courier

(Local)

( 0124 4087809

Times Express Service

(Local)

( 0124 4015505/

4015506

GURGAON POLICE

Commissioner of Police

( 9999981801

J.C.P. Crime

( 99999 81807

D.C.P. Traffic

( 99999 81808

D.C.P. HQRS, GGN

( 99999 81803

A.C.P. Traffic Highway

( 98736 77733

Cyber Crime Branch

( 85869 76000

Woman Cell South

( 92122 83922

Woman Cell West

( 82851 85425

Woman Cell East

( 94674 17942

P.R.O.

( 99119 87575

24X7 CAFES

Chaaayos

Galleria Market

Throttle Shrottle

Faridabad-Gurgaon Road

EMERGENCY

NUMBERS &

HELPLINES

Police Control Room

( 100 / 0124-2316100

Ambulance Service

( 102 / 0124-2320102

Damini Women’s

SOS24/7 Gurgaon Helpline

( 9266861111

Police Women

Helpline in Metro

Stations

( 8130990038

24x7 Anti-ragging

Helpline

( 9999981819

Women Helpline

( 1091

Women & Children

Helpline

( 0124-2335100

Senior Citizen Helpline

( 1091 / 1291 / 1298 /

0124 2221559

Police Commissioner

Helpline

( 9999999953

Cyber Cell

( 0124 2222644

Crime Cell

( 1090

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OFF THE RECORD

Shyam Grover, Founding Director

“Off the Record” is a series of collection of anecdotes,

tales, wisdom, poetry, etiquettes, gigs & gags and

satire, all rolled into one back page put together by a

back bencher!

YOU RACIST, FEMINIST, SEXIST,

JUDGEMENTAL PIG !

These are four fancy words in vogue that can

destroy not just a meaningful conversation but

also destroy you! These words didn’t exist until

two decades ago in their 'current meaning.'

Today you have to be very careful as you could

easily be construed as judgmental or racist or

sexist, even when you didn’t even mean it

remotely.

It’s kind of fashionable now to see everything

through these new lenses. We always referred to

Lord Krishna as ‘Kaala’ and Radha as as 'Gori,'

but we place Krishna on a higher pedestal. As

long as you don’t treat any skin colour as inferior

or superior than others, shouldn’t it be just fine?

Merely referring to skin colour is not racism. In

North India, so many parents nicknamed their

children as 'Kaala’.

If you point out something that’s awkwardish

even in your children, you are seen as judging

them, not as ‘wise advising’ them. You have a

fair opinion on something, they call you

judgmental. You have logic or a valid argument,

it’s being judgmental.

And I would rather not say anything about

people getting labeled as Sexist or Feminist at

drop of a hat everywhere at every moment even

when the subject of discussion has nothing to do

with gender even remotely.

“

”

Am I indecisive, I am not too sure

BAR MAN OR THE GUEST

Only one of them should be a drinks' enthusiast

ATTENTION PLEASE

Thank you for your attention

PEOPLE WILL NOT ANSWER VIDEO CALLS AFTER 9 PM

Their faces get restored to factory settings

FOR THE SUPER WEALTHY

Everyone around them is Alexa

A GIRL FAINTS DURING WINDOW SHOPPING ON HIGH STREET

She had seen her salary written on a pair of shoes

SAINT DURING A DISCOURSE ‘YOU ATTRACT WHAT YOU FEAR’

One disciple shouts out loud ‘I am so bloody scared of $ 2.3 Billion”

TAILPIECE

Beware, cockroaches have wings too

shyam grover group editor and ceo suburb

And if you want to share your thoughts, connect with me at

shyam@suburblive.in. Obviously the wittier & nastier ones will get published

in ‘Off The Record.’

RNI No.: DELENG/2011/48162

udaan

Teri har

hamari

shaan hai

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every day. Be it sales or service, safety or racing, exchange or

adventure; a smile will always accompany you on every turn of this

journey. With our heart, soul and spirit in all our efforts, we rejoice

in saying “Teri har udaan hamari shaan hai”.

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