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`50 September 2016 Vol. 10 Issue 6
Luxury & ComfortGo Hand in Hand
DESIGNERS & HOMEOWNERS TRY TO
KEEP IT SIMPLE, Elegance Rules
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good INTERIORS
TRAVEL TALK Kiwi Experience Is All About Exploring The Great Outdoors
TRENDSPOTTING The Craze of Pokemon Go Is Literally Taking People Places
TRANSIT LOUNGE Punjab Da Puttar Sunny Deol Values Honesty And Hard Work
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YOUNG ACHIEVER
BOxER RAHUL GANGULY
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What does it take to make the ideal
home, other than the people who
live there, of course? It’s the thought
that goes into keeping it luxurious
and trendy and, at the same time,
comfortable and practical. Our Cover Story
for this edition brings you an insight into what
works when it comes to interiors and home decor.
The trends for 2016 are a reflection of what’s in and
what’s not.
We go Trendspotting and come across a
menagerie of Pokemons being chased on the
Go by enthusiasts who have embraced a global
phenomenon when it comes to this hugely
popular mobile game. But the diehards still can’t
have enough of Harry Potter and the magic spell
that J K Rowling casts through her writing. The
fans get talking in our feature on Pottermania.
Our Young Achiever this time is somebody who
is literally punching his way to the top! City boxer
Rahul Ganguly, who is a well-known name on the
national amateur boxing circuit, is aiming high
with an eye on Olympics 2020. An experienced
boxing coach weighs in with his thoughts on what
makes a true champion.
Our regular fare includes Wine& Dine where we
catch up with a popular Chinese chef and Transit
Lounge where we host actor Sunny Deol as he
talks about being pure ‘desi’.
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26 InsightFrom the contemporary and comfort-able to the stylish and trendy, interior designers offer you options aplenty
34 Realty BytesThe real estate sector can play a key role and become a catalyst in the country’s economic growth
48 Co-Working SpacesCollaboration takes on an entirely new meaning as the concept of co-working spaces becomes popular among start-ups and those with redundant office areas
TRENDSPOTTINGPOKEMON GO
The game which has taken the world by storm uses aug-mented reality technology to blend the digital world with the real to set the adrenaline racing
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18 Young Achievers Amateur boxing champion Rahul Ganguly is training for international meets, including the 2020 Olympics, after making a mark at the national level
20 Shibani KashyapSinger who calls Gurgaon her second home talks about her passion
22 Ashish KashyapHe discusses his experi-ence in developing online businesses
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I am 100 % ‘desi’, says the actor whose earthy dialogues from films continue to reso-nate to this day
Nothing that you have read or heard prepares you for the amazing sights and natural beauty that you encounter in the
great New Zealand outdoors
Chef John Qiao from China, who is back for a second stint in Gurgaon, feels that India is hot but Indians are warm
The response to the latest Harry
Potter book shows why JK Rowling rules
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WINE AND DINEChEF INtERVIEW 42
SNAPSHOTSPOTTERMANIA 0835 Column SUNIL K JAINThe seasoned Chartered Accountant disusses main-tenance charges for condominiums
40 Oktoberfest7 Degrees Brauhaus promises a great time!
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SNAPSHOTS | POttERMaNIa
The magical world of Potter fans is defi-
nitely stronger than the Muggles who do
not believe in magic and it is this world of
make believe that has enthralled millions
of youngsters for over a decade. Pottermania sees no
signs of abating as was evident when ‘Harry Potter
and the Cursed Child’ - the latest novel in the Harry
Potter series was released worldwide recently.
While Potter fans across the world queued up
religiously to pick up their precious copies, Om Books
took the lead in Gurgaon and NCR as they unveiled
the book at three of their stores across Delhi NCR on
31st July. Shilpi Agarwal, from Om Books, reveals how
they organised activities like Book Reading, Dress Up
As Harry Potter and Quizzes for Potter fans and that
the first day book sale exceeded one thousand copies.
Ajay Mago, Director Of Retail, Om Books adds, ‘Om
Book Shops suddenly turned into a meeting ground
for Harry Potter buffs. We wanted to do everything
possible to turn the shops into makeshift Harry Potter
mini clubs--book readings, quizzes, dress-up as Harry
Potter contests, discuss the earlier books, guess the
drift of the present narrative... The atmosphere at our
stores was truly charged.’
And, the Potter fans lapped it all up! 22-year-old
Gurneet Grover reminiscences how reading Harry
Magical World Comes Alive
The release of JK Rowling’s latest novel ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ rec-reated the nostalgia and brought Potter hysteria to the forefront once again!
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Potter has been a ‘beautiful journey’. “I have been at-
tached to Potter books for years now and since I’ve
grown up reading about this boy, I am not willing to
let go my love for him anytime soon. It will always be
my getaway from this monotonous life,” admits Grover
whose favourite book remains the Prisoner of Azka-
ban. Well aware that this latest book was going to be
a script and not a book, Gurneet was excited for that
chance to relive “all that magic after all these years”.
She believes some things never leave us as she says,
“There are things that death cannot touch!”
Grover’s favourite character is Scorpious, “because like
Albus he too has a lot of things happening in his life
and a lot was being said about him but he didn’t let it
make him all negative. When he thought that he saw
an opportunity that he could do something right, he
was up for it without even thinking about the conse-
quences.” She also believes that “his lonely childhood
made him realise how important friendships are and
hence he always stood by his friend and also valued
his life more than his very own.” She regrets that Sirius
died too soon and wonders how it would be to see
more of the Sirius-Harry relationship. “I miss Teddy
Lupin. Since he is Harry’s godchild, they should have
given something about him as well”.
Twenty-one-year-old Nikita Tandon, who is currently
pursuing her Masters, is clearly a diehard fan as she
says, “Harry Potter is beyond a series to me. I have
grown with it. I read it in good times and bad. It’s like
a constant support that helps escape the stress of real
life and takes me to the magical land”. She reveals
how After Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, she
felt she had nothing else to look forward to till she
heard of the latest book. Her favourite character, “defi-
nitely has to be Scorpius Malfo”.
Ragini Kapoor, a 16-year-old student of Delhi Public
School, Sector 45, shares how reading Harry Potter is
like living a different life altogether. “A life full of magic
away from the Muggles (non magic folks) has been a
very significant part of my life and influences my ac-
tions as I eagerly wait for the Hogwarts letter”, she
shares and adds, “I was overwhelmed as I could not
wait to enter the magical world once again. I lost my
mind and was preoccupied with the thought of Harry
Potter and the Cursed Child”.
She believes the announcement of ‘Harry Potter and
the Cursed Child’ excited all ‘Potterheads’, she herself
being one of them. She recalls her favourite phrase
when she quotes, ‘Do not pity the dead Harry, pity the
living and above all those who live without love’.
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This I-Day, celebrating 70 years of India’s free-
dom, saw people rejoicing in high spirits.
DCN managed to get glimpses of the ‘Free-
dom celebrations’ at DLF 5 and Park Place
as well as the grand function held at the Tau Devi Lal
Stadium.
DLF5In order to commemorate the spirit of being an In-
dian, DLF5 organised a full day packed with events for
their residents at DLF Club 5 on Independence Day.
The early morning saw the ‘The Freedom Run’ mara-
thon and the flag hoisting in presence of an army
band that played to the tunes of some heart-touching
patriotic songs. Almost 1,000 residents participated
in the run on a five km-stretch with arrangements for
medical facilities and paramedics on the route.
Once back, the residents enjoyed a hearty breakfast
after which started a series of activity based events in-
cluding face painting, jumpy and candy floss for kids
and a mega stage show that had interesting games as
well as dance to keep the audience entertained.
Speaking about the run, Amit Grover, National Direc-
tor, DLF Offices, said, “It was an excellent way to get
Celebrating FreedomPatriotic fervour and revelry mark Independence Day celebrations in Gurgaon
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residents together and it was also good to see kids
around. It’s like an annual health check-up for seniors.
With the enthusiasm building for the community as a
whole, I think it’s a good message that is being passed
on to encourage people to be healthy and also come
together to cheer for independence”
Vinod Sharma, a school student, was enthusiastic
as he shared his experience with us. “I felt really
good taking part in the marathon. I ran very fast and
thoroughly enjoyed myself.” Similarly, twins Naimat
Bagga and Noor Bagga, who were dressed identically,
looked excited about the celebrations. “We have
recently shifted to Gurgaon and we love the city. It was
a very good experience running with so many people.
Each time you stopped, you looked at someone
running and got motivated,” said Naimat. To this,
Noor added, “I really like this city. Gurgaon is a small
world in itself with tall smart buildings and so much
happening all around. I had a great time at the I-Day
celebrations as well.”
Elaborating about the event, Devender Yadav, Vice
President for DLF Commercial, said, “This is the fourth
run we had organised. We take it up every year and
the number of participants is on the rise. Independ-
ence is contributing to the nation in various ways in-
cluding health”.
PaRK PLaCECelebrating Independence Day for Park Place
residents was full of fun and activities. Organised
COLOURFUL AFFAIRThe official Independence Day celebration
was held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium with
Haryana Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu
as the chief guest. Senior officials of the dis-
trict were present as school students came up
with an impressive cultural programme. Priz-
es were given away to the school bands which
played at the function. Village panchayats and
their sarpanches were felicitated for their role
in curbing power theft and ensuring sanita-
tion. Freedom fighters and their widows were
also honoured with shawls.
by Pooja Kargupta with the help of C & W staff, the
function begun with the flag hoisting ceremony
after which small kids dressed in tricolour and festive
clothes sang various patriotic songs and entertained
the crowd with their innocence and singing talent.
Along with the kids, elders had a great time too. There
was an antakshari competition for men and women
teams and they enjoyed singing old numbers. There
were also other games including musical chair and a
quiz programme. Grabbing the interest of many was
the matka decoration competition for children of sev-
en years and above that helped the little ones show-
case their artistic talent. That apart, a unique display of
skills by children learning football and cricket under
their coaches left the spectators awestruck.
There were food stalls, stalls for shopping and many
other attractions. However, the best part was a blood
donation camp organised for the residents by the Ro-
tary Club which got a tremendous response. Even a
few foreigners came forward for the noble cause.
DaRSh taLKS LOVINGLY abOut hIS GRaNDPaRENtS, GuRu aND hIS PaRENtS, WhO haVE ENCOuR-aGED hIM at EVERY StEP
Mission OlympicsAfter making a name for himself in amateur boxing, Rahul Ganguly
has now set his sights on the Olympics
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For 24-year-old Rahul Ganguly, a national
champion in amateur boxing, winning 76
fights out of 80 has not been enough because
this youngster has set tougher goals for him-
self. The seven times state champion flaunts a tattoo
on his arm, which has the Olympics logo without the
year. “Olympics is my dream and though I have not
mentioned the year, my ultimate target is to be a part
of Olympics 2020 at Tokyo”, says Rahul, with a certain
sense of conviction in his eyes. In conversation with
DCN, he reveals about his journey, how a sportsman
who was fading away into oblivion, got back on track
to fulfill his only ambition in life.
bOXING at thE RINGAt the age of 11, when his friends dragged him to a
boxing club for learning a few punches for fun, Rahul
had no idea that it was eventually going to change his
life. During those days, he used to swim but that took a
backseat as his love for boxing grew.
Within a year, he had played YMCA International,
where 20 countries participate, settling for nothing but
the gold medal. From 2002 to 2009, he remained the
state champion consecutively winning the gold. Fur-
thermore, in Junior Nationals, he won gold in 2002 at
Kolkata, bronze in 2003 at Uttaranchal, silver in 2004 at
Chhattisgarh and again gold in 2005 at Noida.
However, after a successful career spell, circumstanc-
es forced him to drift away from the game in 2009.
But the sportsman in him was waiting to come out
and play. And, so in 2015, Rahul decided to pursue his
aspiration for boxing, this time on a larger platform.
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He took to professional boxing and started a drive to
achieve his goal.
Currently, Rahul is working hard for the upcoming
Asia title of World Boxing Federation. “My total focus is
on professional boxing and I need to ensure that I win
the world title and then aim for Olympics”, says Rahul.
MOtIVatION MaNtRaRahul is highly inspired by Vijender Singh and aims to
walk on a similar path. “I have observed Vijender Sin-
gh and Shiva Thapa carefully and their performances
have motivated me to pursue professional boxing
with the same zeal with which I took up amateur
boxing,” he says.
On his support system, Rahul talks about his parents’
unconditional backing. “My mother keeps motivating
me and calls up regularly to check if I am following my
diet and training schedules. My father also respects the
fact that at a time when boys of my age want cars and
an active social life, I am working hard day and night to
be a successful sportsman. He feels good that I take
care of my boxing requirements thanks to my job at a
financial company in DLF Cybercity.
He also talks about his relationship with his coach
Dharamvir Singh. “He is my friend, philosopher and
guide. But at the same time, he is very strict with me.
He takes leave from his office to help me practice and
controls my diet and fitness regime and is always will-
ing to lend me a helping hand.”
FIGhtING ChaLLENGES“The biggest challenge that boxers face in India is the
absence of a platform for professional boxing which
is finally gaining importance now. We hope the situa-
tion gets better in the days to come”, says Rahul.
As far as personal challenges are concerned, he
shares, “In October, for my Asia title, there will be 10
rounds and I need a lot of stamina, dedication and
discipline for it. Also, in November, I have an impor-
tant fight in Kolkata at the Netaji Subhash Stadium
with 4000 spectators, which is almost close to the
kind of crowd that gathers for a Vijender Singh’s fight.
So right now along with my job, I am training twice
a day but yes in the coming months, I will get into a
rigorous routine.”
With all this and his willpower to succeed, this
sportsman for sure looks all geared up to achieve his
goals soon. Way to go, Rahul!
Rahul Ganguly (left) at a recent boxing meet in Gurgaon
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PEOPLE | INtERVIEW
Dharamvir Singh is someone who has been
making sincere efforts to increase the
popularity of boxing in the Millennium
City. A coach with the Indian Railways, he
started a boxing training centre in Gurgaon in 2009. It
has produced many international and national level
boxers. We catch up with him to know more about
his journey.
What is the ideal age to join boxing?The age of 10 is the best to join boxing, as starting
12 years, amateur boxing training starts. So, the initial
two years is the best time to generate interest for this
sport and prepare the child for future. By this age, chil-
dren get a fair idea about their inclination and interest
too. Though there is no federation, it still is a booming
sport and many young boys and girls are now taking it
up on a serious note.
What are the challenges a coach faces during training?It is difficult to make parents understand the vision
that a child should have while pursuing a boxing ca-
reer as most feel it should be taken up just as a hobby
class since it is free of cost (no training fee). Also, those
who are willing to learn the game have to buy their
own equipment as there is not much support from
the government, which discourages many potential
players.
What is the fitness level required to take up boxing?The strength, endurance and the power required for
boxing is immense. Also, one has to be completely
focused. It is important for beginners to learn all the
basic steps - punches as well as footwork movement.
‘Boxing Should Be A Career’
Member of Gurgaon Boxing Association and head coach of DGP Boxing Club (Tau Devi Lal stadium), Dharamvir Singh shares his passion for the sport
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Tune into the All India Radio (AIR) and the
powerful and melodious voice that beckons
you with, “You got the music playing, night
and day, AIR FM Rainbow – from All India
Radio!” is that of Shibani Kashyap. You may also recall
that haunting music video with Aslam called “Ho Gayi
Hai Mohabbat Tumse” where the Kerala backwaters of
Alleppy created picture perfect setting for this diva. It
was indeed a pleasant surprise for fans to see Shibani
crooning at a recent award event in Gurgaon where
we had an exclusive conversation with her.
When asked about her association with the city,
Shibani shares how Gurgaon is a second home for
her. “My parents live here so I am almost living in Gur-
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Ho Gayi Hai, Mohabbat…
“Most of my songs are romantic and soulful and tell a tale of love,” admits this self- confessed romantic
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gaon. They are now in Nirvana and before that it was
Sushant Lok”, says Shibani. She also tells us how she
moved to Mumbai four years ago and is here to per-
form for the Delhi Government to promote Dilli Haat
where she was recently felicitated. She was also busy
with the auditions for a reality show on radio for which
she is one of the judges.
In the four years away from home, she has been
busy performing in India and all over the world, she
reveals. She is rather proud of her album with Mika
Singh called Soneya which has made waves as has
her association with Femina Miss India which recently
turned 50 and this is why she not just toured for the
finalists but also created a special anthem and wrote
a song for the occasion. “Most of my songs are roman-
tic and soulful and tell a tale of love,” admits this self-
confessed romantic.
Elaborating on her Bollywood association, Shibani
tells us about her much loved song in the film Bhindi
Bazaar. She is equally proud of having worked with
talented music directors like Meet brothers and Bappi
Lahiri other than creating her own music. Her love for
live performance surpasses all her other achievements
as she says, “I am very fond of performing, and spend
most of the time travelling. In the last few months, I
have also been creating a lot of music”. When asked
whether she enjoys more of singing or composing,
Shibani admits she loves striking a balance between
both even as she says, lately, she has learnt the art of
engaging a live audience and totally loves it!
She is glad that the music industry is doing well as
she agrees, “Anyone can put their music out
there so it is much easier to express your
music but ultimately it is the audience
that decides what works”. Shibani
mostly composes music in the Su-
fi-Western blend and is inspired
by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida
Parveen and the poetry of Bulleh
Shah, Firaq and Majas.
Being multi faceted, she is equal-
ly enthused about giving a TED talk
as she calls it “a real honour”. Apart
from that she also feels she is in a posi-
tion to inspire women entrepreneurs by be-
ing part of the Studio One AIR platform. “This is a great
way to inspire. I like to encourage women and believe
we have come a long way in every sphere. Women are
doing substantial things and I like to support them,”
she says.
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Anyone can put their music out
there so it is much easier to express your music but
ultimately it is the audi-ence that decides what
works
YOUnG aChiEVER | MANUSHI KUMAR
How did you get into this industry?I have been with the internet industry always and
started off by building internet businesses at Times of
India, heading internet and e commerce businesses at
Indiatimes.com where I realised how technology pro-
vides solutions to a lot of problems people and busi-
nesses face. I joined as the country manager of Google
India so I was the first employee of Google India and I
set up their operations which gave me huge exposure
to the Silicon Valley and from there I started an incuba-
tion fund which got transformed in ibibo. com which is
today India’s online travel group with properties like ‘go
ibbo.com, redbus, ride etc.
What are the travel trends that have emerged in the last few years?In travel destinations we see four huge cases being
prevalent where in the first case people travel to home-
towns, second is leisure and holidays, third is business
and fourth which is unique to our country is for religious
purpose. The volume of travellers in this category is al-
most 40 per cent. We are seeing the fastest growing one
to be for leisure purposes, which is a discretionary spend.
Besides Goa, we are seeing lot of unheard locations
which are being tapped into. Like a little village tucked
in Kulu or a small town like Mashobra. Besides three star
hotels, you have independent accommodations run by
people, like in Varanasi, there is a great property called
Granny’s Inn with its own ethos really popular on our
app. It’s known to give people a unique experience. In
the past, these properties and destinations were not ac-
cessible but now we have given the power in the hands
of travellers and property holders. The content now is vis-
ible for millions of people to see.
What do you feel about Gurgaon?For the kind of investment done in this city, the infra-
structure has not kept pace. I don’t see concrete efforts
but for the Golf Course Road to plan the city better to
ensure the right kind of drainage, traffic system and road
condition. Infrastructure needs work.
Secondly, there are no sports facilities. I play at the DLF
Golf Club. My personal opinion is that if people are not
healthy and don’t play a sport, their performance will be
weak. I hope that people take cognisance into building
a healthy community.
From a people point of view, there are lots of entrepre-
neurs, start-ups and the eco system which is very excit-
ing. This is a hub for start-up activities, for social activities
among digital entrepreneurs. In general, there are a lot
of like-minded people.
Tell us about your personal interests.I love travelling. I like Cape Town, a unique destination.
I like the whole Bay Area, Netherlands, Tokyo and within
India I like the Himachal belt, which offers some breath-
taking places. Other than travel, I love to play squash.
And of course, the third passion is building technologi-
cally driven entities.
aShiSh kaShYaPHis career has been marked by a passion for and a deep understanding of
online business operations
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A happy home is where you feel good! Since
I get my inspiration from people and na-
ture, my home reflects this reality,” says
Nitin Malik, who works in the construction
business and loves expressing himself through his ele-
gantly done home in Gurgaon. “Create your own style.
Own it. Don’t strive for perfection because perfection
is overrated”, says this passionate home owner.
Like Malik, more and more home owners believe that
their home décor must reflect their personality. Your
home should tell ‘your story’ is the mantra for most
young people who want to showcase their personal
history, background, likes, interests and hobbies in
their personal space with a unique style. The real joy
of interior decoration, say Gurgaonites, is the ability to
take an ordinary looking space and transform it into
something beautiful so one can literally dwell inside
one’s own creation.
INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE“Decorating your home is a process,” explains Malik as
he shares how it is all about the senses! “It’s the listen-
ing and the seeing and the feeling. I made sure each
of the rooms in my house comes alive with a distinct
personality,” says the man who believes that colors
should reflect moods and not necessarily what’s ‘in’.
He believes that even the curios and the mementos
that you exhibit should reveal your fondest dreams,
past and current experiences. “I also feel that the art-
work we display is less about flawless technique or
artistic discipline but more about how it reflects your
understanding of your inner self and inner world!”
Malik finds inspiration in his everyday life as he re-
veals that, “Because I travel a lot, I am often in the sky
and the clouds and different qualities of light inspire
me deeply.” He recalls how when he was just 11 years
old, his parents built a house. “I remember loving that
Home décor shows versatility and character as interiors become an extension of the personality and temperament of the home owner
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process but being very frustrated when they wouldn’t
listen to me,” laughs Malik who recalls having a strong
opinion about the materials they were picking. “When
I look back, I find it so amusing that I was so opinion-
ated but my parents humored me and they let me
move the furniture around,” says Nitin who attributes
his passion to those early impressionable days.
Nima Taneja echoes a similar view when she express-
es a sentiment that says, “Our house reflects us!” A resi-
dent of The Aralias in DLF5, her house is a wonderful
amalgam of old and new as an antique clock, a flurry
of family portraits and exotic candle stands in ma-
genta, turquoise and wine enchant a visitor. Taneja’s
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unique identity and life story has blended into the sur-
roundings in such a way that each room reflects who
she really is! Meanwhile, Asheet Taneja is in love with
his black bar that flaunts a damask pattern with el-
egant cabinets that have enough space to beautifully
accommodate the wine glasses, as well as his prized
music system. “We love to have friends over and music
with drinks is just what one requires, to chill out with
friends” he says.
So while designer Adesh Garg believes pastels shades
are here to stay and people love using yellow, peach
and shades like pink, rose, quartz and serenity, he also
adds, “blue and yellow will make a nice bedroom”.
Nima Taneja is very convincing when she says that
bright colours brighten up her day! “White is
nice but feels like plastic. We wanted some-
thing that reflects us. I was always fond of
bright colours and fuchsia pink is my favourite.”
The center table in their home justifies their
love for colour as much as the aqua green sofa
with colourful cushions thrown across. A blue
lamp in the corner with an engraved design
looks bright and attractive.
Malik feels that aesthetics and practicality
must be uppermost in one’s mind and wheth-
er one stays in a rented place or in one’s own
house, “You should buy what you like”. He is a
great champion of blending styles and mak-
ing a unique statement when he says, “A rug
from Chandni Chowk, a lamp from Lifestyle,
a sofa from any furniture outlet can all work
together and you can mix them just the way
your heart desires. Don’t feel like you have to
buy things that all match perfectly. ”
PROFESSIONAL TOUCHAdesh Garg, Director of 1pointsix18, is one
of those many professionals who help home
owners articulate this personality in the best
possible manner. He tells us that geometric
designs are very popular. “In the coming years
the 3D effect that geometric designs craft will be
widespread. These could be seen on tiles, wallpapers,
upholstery fabrics and kitchen-back splashes,” says
Adesh. Bharati Rastogi adds, “Potted plants, whether
it is herbs in kitchen balcony or air purifier’s plants, are
very popular as décor elements in the living spaces.”
Garg believes the modern young Indian loves his
space and the lounge becomes their ‘go to’ space. He
emphasizes how thoughtfully placed accessories can
add a unique touch in a special way. “The use of mate-
rials like brass, copper and marble brings a richer and
classy look to spaces. In fact silver and bronze are an
interesting combination so we may use silver metallic
wallpaper on a wall and have a bronze metal framed-
mirror on it!” says the technical master in Adesh, who
makes homes beautiful.
While a home owner is the one to take all the final
design decisions, Garg believes designers play a critical
role. “We help you plan things right at the beginning
so that the wiring is in place and it is all well modified.
For instance plug points in the lounge should be easily
accessible to charge phones or laptops. We have lots
of solutions, like at times the width of the room is less,
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Each room in Nitin Malik’s house has a distinct personality
WE WANTEd SOMETHINg THAT REFLECTS US. I WAS ALWAYS FONd OF BRIgHT COLOURS ANd FUCHSIA PINK IS MY FAVOURITENima Taneja |
Resident, The aralias
We help you live your dreams and your
lifestyle. We don’t trade but we cre-
ate,” says Adesh Garg, Founder Direc-
tor, 1pointsix18. In the current tech-
nology driven world, family time is what each one
craves for. Keeping this sentiment in mind, Bharati
Rastogi, Design Director, 1pointsix18, talks about the
Family Room here and ex-
plains, “This room is designed to
have conversation flowing, play
games and enjoy family time
off smart phones & television. In
Neo-classical theme with quilt-
ed furniture, textured wall paper
and rich detailing of Indian motifs, the room is an ex-
ample of a classic lavish look with a modern twist”.
The entertainment lounge has become people’s
favourite haunt these days. Here, Adesh presents an
industrial chic styled lounge, an informal room for lei-
sure and fun evenings with friends. The plush velvet
furniture speaks comfort and attitude, also brought
fore by the quirky wall mural. The exposed brick look
and worn out grey floor add an industrial, unfinished air
to the space, made interesting by a Black-White-Green
theme, says Bharati. Home automation is another inter-
esting concept used these days. For example, if you want
to get up at 6am, the curtains can be programmed to
open automatically and let the sunshine in.
The lounge could often be
extensions of living rooms or
any other room. The trend that
has been evident is creating
wooden & steel partitions in at-
tractive designs that uplift the
room décor instantly.
The 1pointsix18 team believes in breaking the rules
and giving out-of-the-box solutions to otherwise
mundane bedrooms. In this contemporary styled
bedroom (see photo above), the natural wood furni-
ture and the textured wall paper impart warmth to
the modern and unconventional setting, accentuated
by the bold color scheme of grey-silver-blue.
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Impeccable Spaces‘Contemporary means minimalistic, where you just remove the extras’. That’s the mantra which drives the people behind 1pointsix18, a team of architects & interior designers in Gurgaon. At
their experience centre ‘Melange de Styles’, everything is “in-house”, styled in different themes. Right from the flooring to the false ceiling or wall paper, it’s got the contemporary touch
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in that case we proportionately change the furniture
to fit well,” he says.
Adding to this, Bharati Rastogi, who is design direc-
tor at 1pointsix18, explains how architects and interior
designers must help owners make smart and com-
fortable living spaces. “With people using enormous
amount of Wi-Fi connected devices, we ensure that
the technology in the phone apps which control se-
curity, lighting and temperatures, come together in
design and functionality.”
SCANdINAVIAN TO MAURYAN INFLUENCESGarg explains how Scandinavian Interior design is
characterized by subtle minimalist functional forms
categorised by clean lines and light colors, that draw
stimulation from the Nordic nature.
Rastogi is a great votary of simplicity with aesthetics
as she says, “This style works for one and all, is absolutely
modest looking, has a neutral colour palette, is nature-
inspired & highly functional, democratic.” She believes
that the understated elegance and flawless craftsman-
ship of stylish furniture give homes the cosy warmth. “In
the modern Indian setting, planned and elegant homes
are the best place to enjoy a relaxed evening in Scandi-
navian whites,” she says.
Similarly designers like Nishma Sharma are using
their technical expertise and combining it with a
range of high-end products at the Takshashila Gallery
at Grand Mall with the theme of contemporary mod-
ern. When asked why she chose Mauryan inspirations,
she says, “Mauryan culture is beautiful and inspires me
in a way that cannot be described.”
Written by Meenakshi Sharma; reporting by Reena Dhankher and Shivangi Arora
We help you live your dreams and your lifestyle. We don’t trade but we create,”Adesh garg | Founder Director, 1pointsix18
Lighting Up Life‘Light’ plays a very important role, say Salvi More and
Krishna More from EveryInch. The lounge has to be one
where one can party. Nowadays, you have colourful LED
lights for ceilings which can be controlled by remotes, they
point out. “The bar should be unique,” says Salvi More who
tells us how we can have a bar with rods where we can
insert the bottles. The TV console can be lit.
The furniture preferred by young people is often low
height and bean bags. The young people mostly like
striped wall papers. Paintings are not necessary in the
lounge. The flooring should be cozy, preferably wooden. If
the room is big there can be two steps where half of the
area should be little raised, explains Salvi More.
Krishna More suggests you play with two coloured lights
as he also recommends a high end lounge mirror and
lazy boy which look really niche. The back wall can have a
good painting. There should be automation in the lounge
for the blinds and the lights as that’s the area people tend
to relax in.
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Smart and comfortable living spaces brighten up the house
TREnDSPOTTinG | POkEMOn GO
shower, or hiding behind your trashcan outside, or
across the street, shuffling across the neighbour’s
porch or up the road in a grocery store tap-dancing
on a pile of papayas. You’ll eventually find Pokestops
or Pokegyms superimposed on real-world landmarks,
join teams of other players and do battle with other
squads to maintain control of some precious slice of
virtual real estate.
Abhimanyu Agrawal, a school student, says he
is painfully addicted to the game because of the
sentimental value attached to it. “Every kid fantasized
about catching a Pokemon of their own in their
childhood and this game has provided us with a
childish wonderment of discovering a Zubat or two
between the TV and the sofa,” he remarks.
He adds that the introduction of augmented reality
technology in a mobile app ensures that it is not just
another mobile game. “When every street corner is a po-
tential Pokestop, when any passerby could ask ‘Oh, wow!
You’re playing Pokemon Go?’ and become a new hunt-
ing pal, something bigger is going on,” he points out.
Karan Malik and Mayank Adlakha, law students in
Gurgaon and childhood friends, are excited as they
discuss how much they are impressed by the game.
“Ever since the first Pokemon games were released
20 years ago, I have literally dreamed of going out
Everyone loves those cute creatures from
the 1990’s called Pokemon! But who knew
that they would come back into our lives
so dramatically. If you see anyone walking
into traffic while staring at their phone and perhaps
screaming with agony or ecstasy, chances are they are
indulging in the joy of catching Pokemons. Players of
the viral mobile game “Pokémon Go” are seeing these
creatures pop alongside real physical objects. Since
its July 6 launch, the game has become a worldwide
rage and ranks as the most profitable game on Google
and Apple app stores. A success story of the use of
augmented reality technology, this game blends the
digital and real world together.
The world has been turned into a Pokemon Menag-
erie. The game, which claps a virtual world over our
own using realtime GPS data, encourages players
to dash around their locales ferreting out franchise
critters with silly names like Bulbasaur and Jiggly-
puff. There might be one lurking in your bathroom
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Going PlacesFrom virtual to real, the latest craze of Pokemon Go literally takes you places!
story by ShiVanGi aRORa
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TREnDSPOTTinG | POKEMON gO
The popularity of Pokemon Go continues to rise
Capturing Your Pokémon!
From It was a Sunday that saw several youngsters jump out of bed early to
celebrate friendship day with a treasure hunt to capture Pokémon based
on clues. The event began from New Friends Colony in south Delhi and
ended at Good Earth City Centre, Gurgaon with pit stops at Nehru Place,
DLF Promenade Vasant Kunj and DLF Galleria Market.
It was a thrilling birthday celebration for Manish Gupta, whose friends
Tanmay Singhal, Geetanjali Bisht and Neerja Sharma, set out in a single car
for this exciting treasure hunt.
Sudhanshu Sharma, a 22-year-old who calls himself an encyclopaedia
of cartoon characters, was excited. The event, organised by Zoomcar in
association with Chaayos, was an adventurous one for many friends as they
shared the fun and excitement
Karan Malik, Mayank Adlakha and Gunjan Chaudhary exchange notes Nawaz Ahmed (left) and Vasu Bandaru (right) are hooked on to the game
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TREnDSPOTTinG | POkEMOn GO
into the world and catching the unique and powerful
monsters for myself. Now, with Pokemon Go, I see my
first opportunity to do just that,” says Karan.
“Visiting new areas in order to catch that region’s
unique creatures is something that appeals to me,
as it gives us a reason to actually get out and explore.
It also allows each capture to feel more personal, as
it can have its own story behind it,” Mayank adds. He
claims that the craze is not confined to the young. “I
have actually seen a bunch of
old people going crazy about
the game and merrily hunting
for the Pokemon. There is this
lady who lives in our society and
this game has had her dashing
everywhere with her almost-
four-year-old son, from the garden around my neigh-
bourhood, to the market, to the temple few meters
away from our house,” Karan laughs.
The friends explain that while many can be found in
one’s home, “the real fun” comes from heading out on
to the streets to see what different sorts of Pokémon
having been lying low. “The game has inspired count-
less players to go outside and explore the neighbour-
hoods, travel to historic landmarks, stop in the middle
of the highway to battle Gym
Leaders with friends, and meet
new people,” says Karan.
Gunjan Chaudhary, another
Poke fanatic who lives in Sector
56, feels that being a 90s kid,
Pokemon Go is like a deja vu to
her childhood days, as the game gives her a sense of
being carefree. “Using GPS tracking to litter the real
world with pocket monsters and inviting players to
go hunting for them is perhaps the perfect way to
bring Pokemon to phones. It not only simulates the
series’ themes of adventure and travel, it exemplifies
its meta ambition to get people off their arses and
be part of a colourful community,” she says.
“The game is definitely in the air but it isn’t just
something you see on the news or social media, ei-
ther. It can be encountered by going outside your-
self. Yesterday I went to the park and was able to
witness a huge crowd gathered around a small stat-
ue of a man in the park. This statue, designated a
Pokemon Gym and surrounded by Pokestops, had
drawn in people of all ages and genders. They all
had their phones out, and they were all having fun.
At my college campus – itself a popular Pokestop –
you can find plenty of teachers merrily playing the
game,” she tells us.
Needless to mention, the Pokeman Go fever has
gripped the young and adults alike. Anuveer, a stu-
dent of class XI Scottish High International School,
cannot agree more. “I have been watching Poké-
mon ever since I was a kid and I always wanted to be
a Pokémon trainer and catch them all. And when I
found out about Pokémon Go, it was as if my dream
had come true. Currently, I am on level 19. The game
is very addictive. It takes you to different locations
and it’s full of adventure. It is also a good way to
hang out with friends and catch the Pokémons. The
developers keep making the game better and more
exciting with the regular updates. The most exciting
part is to be a gym leader,” he says.
“Most of the Pokémons appear randomly but some
are location based or environment based. I also get
them by hatching the eggs,” says Anuveer.
To this, Nawaz Ahmad adds, “In fact, that’s the
most exciting part about the game - catching the
Pokemons, that too at odd hours”. Vasu Bandaru,
another Pokeman enthusiast, however, feels walk-
ing is what makes the game interesting. “For the
usual games, we sit at home and play but Pokeman
Go makes you walk and explore new places. I remem-
ber one Friday night, we went to Leisure Valley park to
catch Pokémon. We spent two to three hours in the
park and walked almost for five kilometres. I am on
level 11 right now but like million others, I am geared
up to do better in the days to come,” she sums up.
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It also allows each capture to feel more personal, as it can have its own story behind itMayank
aROUnD TOWn | EVENTS
The next decade belongs to India. The country
can become a US$10 Trillion Economy. Real
Estate will play a catalyst role”. This was the
underlying theme as speakers discussed their
vision of an India of the future.
The occasion was the two day 13th National Conven-
tion on the theme “India is Future Ready: Housing &
Infrastructure-Key Catalysts” under the aegis of NAR-
EDCO held in New Delhi recently.
The conference was addressed by Ravi Shankar Pras-
ad, Minister of Law & Justice, Electronics & Informa-
tion Technology, Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog,
Rao Inderjit Singh Minister of State (IC) for Planning,
Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty
Alleviation, Capt. Abhimanyu Singh Sindhu, Minister
of Finance, Revenue and Disaster management, Ex-
cise and Taxation, Planning, Law and Legislative, Re-
habilitation, Haryana and Nitin Gadkari, Minister for
Road Transport and Highways and Shipping. Joining
in through a video conference was Suresh P Prabhu,
Minister for Railways.
The tone for the conference was set by NAREDCO
chairman Rajeev Talwar. “We need to spend more mon-
ey on infrastructure and make a positive contribution as
to how many sectors contribute to public structure. We
need to stay in authorised colonies and contribute to
economic turnover. The private sector needs in invest in
infrastructure free of cost. Also, India needs to get out of
the India in 1950’s and go a long way,” he said.
He added that the Prime Minister had laid the road
map for making India into a 10 Trillion US$ economy.
“We are excited about the next ‘Decade belonging to
India’ - as Real Estate is going to be a catalyst and ma-
jor economic driver in the process. The Government has
paved the way with introduction of GST, Real Estate
Act; Relaxation in investment norms for REITs, direct
and indirect tax incentives on housing development.
The Convention is an opportunity for us as an Industry
to deliberate about the challenges that we are likely
to face in coming years. We now take upon ourselves
to implement strategies for fulfilling his vision,” ex-
plained Talwar.
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Chapter VIII of HRSS Act 2012
Annexure 5 deals with the de-
termination of contributions
from members of condomini-
ums / societies for common maintenance
of facilities, user charges and utility pay-
ments etc. Accordingly, the association
shall determine the rates of various
charges to be contributed by the mem-
bers. The Act very clearly mentions that
all expenditure incurred on the maintenance of
the common facilities and services of the housing
complex shall be recoverable from and payable by
the members on a prorated basis i.e. divided or
multiplied by a factor of (no. of members) in a uniform
manner.
Most debates center around the decision of making the charges on the basis of sq.ft. of each flat or on a uniform basis where every flat pays equal society charges. This debate gets more pertinent in socie-ties with high variation in the area of the flats.There are a few methods of calculating maintenance
charges. Per Square Feet Charge: Though this meth-
od is easy to calculate and maintain, it is, however, un-
fair to owners of larger apartments , as the common
facilities are used by all residents irrespective of the
size of the apartment they live in, like clubhouses, lifts,
lawns, market area, security services, sports, common
water and roads etc. Equal Maintenance Fee: This
method is easy to calculate and implement in socie-
ties with same-sized apartments but for housing soci-
eties where apartments are of various different sizes,
this method becomes subject of debate.
Hybrid Charges: Though it’s a fair method of cal-
culating maintenance charges, it’s complicated to
calculate and there are usually a lot of differences in
opinion on how to divide expenses in the common
expense category and area-based expense category.
There is the Bombay High Court judgment in the
case of Venus Co-op. Housing Society and Anr, in this
respect, that has not been over ruled till
date by any superior court. The court held
that it cannot be said that the big flat
holders are getting higher or more ser-
vices to make them liable to pay more on
the basis of the area of the flat. Aforesaid
services are enjoyed by all the members
equally and therefore, there was no reason
for the society to have made the large flat
holders to pay more on the basis of the
area of the flat. There is absolutely no rationale or any
reason to require the large flat owners to pay more
for the aforesaid service charges. The supremacy of
the general body cannot be disputed but even the
supreme general body has to be reasonable and has
to pass rational resolution considering all the facts
and circumstances of the matter. The general body cannot pass arbitrary and unreasonable resolutions merely because it is supreme and it has a large ma-jority in favour of one of the issues on the agenda. It is clarified here that the payment of municipal taxes
is on the basis of the area of the flat and there is no
dispute over that issue. Whatever bill is sent by mu-
nicipal authorities is accordingly paid by all the flat
owners’ small or big.
It was, however, mandatory for the general body
meeting to have considered whether the large flat
holders were drawing more benefits or facilities by vir-
tue of the big size of the flats. It is not the case of the
society that by virtue of the large size of the flat, the
flat holder gets more or higher security or more com-
mon road or common passage light than that of the
small flat holders. There is absolutely no rational basis
for the society to charge for the aforesaid services on
the basis of the size of the flats.
The author, a Gurgaon-based practicing Chartered Accountant, has been a member of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and other prestigious bodies. He is happy to provide free consultation on tax planning matters to senior citizens and social enterprises. His e-mail ID is: [email protected]
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Chargeability of Maintenance Charges
There are often questions on whether this be on a Uniform Basis or Area Wise as per provisions of the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act, 2012 (HRRS Act 2012)
We’ve all heard that nobody drinks
beer like the Germans do. But did
you know, every year during the Ok-
toberfest, about millions of gallons of
beer are consumed? The Theresienwiese fairground
(where the fest is held) comes alive with insane rides,
dancing, pretzels, wurst and tons of brew!
What if we told you that you can actually experience
this in Gurgaon? 7 Degrees Brauhaus will be hosting the
Oktoberfest starting this 17th September till October 3rd
at South Point Mall, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon.
“We are the first to have recreated the magic of Mu-
nich’s Oktoberfest for the last four years, “says RN Rathi,
owner of 7 Degrees Brauhaus, the only authentic Ger-
man microbrewery in Delhi-NCR which will continue
to follow its tradition to host the greatest beer festival
in India! Rathi also tells us that the officials from the
German Embassy who will be dressed Bavarian style
will do the first tap of the beer even as their own GREs
will replicate the experience in similar attire.
With games, in-house activities, music, dance, exotic
German delicacies and of course, thousands of litres of
fresh brewed Oktoberfest special beer, the restaurant
will resonate with the original epic Bavarian theme. Ex-
pect foot tapping music, lip-smacking food, handcrafted
special beer, crazy drinking contests and win hundreds
of prizes – this will be the gist of Oktoberfest!
The festival kicks off in the presence of honourable Ger-
man delegates from the German Embassy. As soon as
the words “O’zapft is!” (The keg has been tapped) are
yelled, the festival is in full swing. While live rock bands
and jazz artists will entertain, there will be rare delicacies
from Munich and of course the authentic German brew
to relish. That apart, there will be many contests held at
the venue and online. There are hundreds of prizes to
be given away on social media platforms too, so if you’ve
never been a part of this festival before, we suggest you
experience what it’s like to drink beer the German way!
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AROUND TOWN | EVENTSAROUND TOWN | EVENTS
“When she told me, air was coming
out of her nose, for me that was it!
I knew the surgery was a success
and I was very happy that she was
breathing from her nose,” shares Dr Gagan Sabharwal,
Maxillofacial Surgeon, Department of Dentistry and
Maxillofacial Surgery, FMRI Gurgaon, who along with
two other senior doctors, recently performed a suc-
cessful surgery on a six-year-old international patient,
Lyaan from Oman suffering from Crouzon syndrome.
Yet another milestone for Fortis Healthcare, the team
comprising Dr Rashmi Taneja, Senior Consultant, Plas-
tic & Cosmetic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj
and Dr Amitabh Singh, Consultant, Cosmetic & Plastic
Surgery, FMRI, Gurgaon besides Dr. Sabharwal gave a
new lease of life to the little girl, who was born with
this rare genetic disorder, found 1 in 60,000 live births.
Crouzon syndrome presents itself in the form of a se-
verely deformed upper face and though Lyaan looked
normal when she was born, her upper face started
showing deformity with a retruded upper jaw, when
she was barely four months old.
Talking about the syndrome, Dr Rashmi Taneja said,
“Crouzon syndrome may be evident at birth (congeni-
tal) or during infancy characterised by distinctive mal-
formations of the skull and facial region. In this case,
our team performed the Lefort III Osteotomy, where
the mid face was detached from the skull bone with
application of rigid external distractors, also called
RED Device as part of the treatment. Lyaan recovered
well and recently had her distractor removed. A sig-
nificant point to be noted is that the patient’s family
chose to come to Fortis in India to get this rare surgery
conducted when they had the choice of opting for a
hospital in Europe”.
On the challenges, Dr Sabharwal informed, “Our big-
gest concern was to take her out of her tracheostomy.
This was her third surgery. She was breathing from her
neck and had to put her finger to speak. Another chal-
lenge was getting a distractor which took 20 days to
come all the way from Germany, the cost of which was
almost four lakh. The post-operative care was also very
important but her parents were very supportive.”
Her father Ali Halthy told DCN, “When we came here,
we were very worried about her condition. But the
team of doctors was so confident and positive that we
trusted them wholeheartedly. We believed in God and
the doctors gave us hope which boosted our faith.”
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AROUND TOWN | EVENTS
The fitness and fun initiative taken up by
DLF Cybercity to involve corporates in a
thrilling cycling event recently ended with
participants filled with excitement and
enthusiasm about more such attractions in future.
The three week ‘DLF Cybercity Cykulothon’ saw as
many as 100 participants cycling it out every day with
the best of them competing for the first and second
positions in the final. One of the best parts of the event
was the participation of senior citizens.
Out of the 886 teams that gave their best, Team Ax-
triato comprising Aditya Bhandari, Piyush Purthi and
Sumit Singh was crowned the winner. They recorded
the maximum distance one day prior to the Grand Fi-
nale and each of them walked away with a 21 gear
bicycle along with trophies and certificates.
Sharing the reason behind their victory, Aditya said,
“We are all into some physical activity or other like
cycling and running. That gave us an advantage and
helped us win.” The runners-up, a team from Nagar-
ro said, “It’s the first time we participated in such an
event. It feels great to come second; however winning
would have been better. We’d like to take part in more
such events in future.”
Some of the other active participants included teams
of companies like RBS, TCS, GE, SCB, E&Y, Infosys, Ac-
centure, Amex, Hero BPO, CBRE and SNP.
While the aim of the event was to promote fitness,
the enthusiasm it generated also helped participants
know each other and make new friends from the
corporate world. Addressing the crowd at the event,
special guest Amit Khatri, Additional Commissioner,
Municipal Corporation, Gurugram said, “We in
the corporation always support such events- in
partnership and funds. I hope this sets a new trend
towards fitness.”
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Boxing Night Enthrallstext by DCN BUREAU
Gurgaonites enjoyed an action packed even-
ing recently when a boxing night ‘Rise of
Heroes’ was organised to promote the
sport and highlight the importance of self-
defence and women’s empowerment.
Held in Palam Vihar, the event, which had been cre-
ating quite a buzz for the past few days, was graced
by dignitaries like PR Meena (IAS), Mukesh Meena (IPS
- CP) and Ashu Khan (youth leader).
The evening saw some of the most exciting fights, not
to mention the women’s bout (flyweight) between
Deepika and Pinki. The first two rounds saw Varanasi
girl Deepika on the defence, analysing the moves her
opponent made but in the third and fourth rounds,
she got on to the aggressive mode and won the bout
with the final scores being 39-37.
A confident Deepika told DCN, “I was determined
to win today. I feel happy that in the last few years,
women are getting better in this game. I was a little
nervous in the beginning but later on, I was confident.”
Her coach Janardhan Yadav added, “Training women
is a challenge as their muscles are not very strong. In-
dian boxing is acquiring a new platform and women
feel safe learning this sport”.
In the men’s category, Rahul Ganguly, who is India’s
Super Flyweight Asia Title contender, defeated Anuj
by 39-30 while in the light welterweight category.
Mukul defeated Naveen by 39-34. In the super wel-
terweight category, Shiva defeated Sandeep by 39-34
and in light heavyweight category, Shubham defeat-
ed Santosh by a knockout. After his victory, Shiva told
DCN, “I am on state level preparing for nationals now.
I dedicate five to six hours daily for practice with my
coach”.
The main attraction, however, was the bout between
Brajesh Meena and Jamed Jalarante from Indonesia.
The Indian boxer defeated Jamed in a knockout bout.
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Cooking is my passion”, says Chef John
Qiao as he settles down for a meeting at
the Westin Gurgaon where he is Chef De
Cuisine at the Pan-Asian restaurant ‘Eest’.
He patiently helps in pronouncing his name correctly,
as he smilingly admits that he loves cooking so much
that he can happily spend 12-14 hours on the job and
his life revolves around the hotel kitchen.
“I don’t like being messy and I am very organised in
the kitchen. Having worked in a five star kitchen with
very high standards, I like cleanliness and organisation.
It helps me in preparing good food,” says Chef John,
who apologises for his limited English speaking skills
and yet manages to convey so much through his clear
thought process and short and simple sentences.
Chef John explains how Chinese cooking differs
from Japanese as authentic Chinese won’t serve fish
sashimi style but prefer to steam fry, stir fry or wok fry
it. “Chinese food is very different in different parts. So
while Cantonese is light with less oil, Sichuan is more
spicy and fried,” he points out. Being from Shanghai,
his preference for Cantonese is obvious though his ex-
pertise embraces all Chinese and Asian cuisines.
Passionate about delivering a visually appealing dish,
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Chef John has over 26 years of experience in the in-
dustry with strengths in curating menus with Chinese
and Asian cuisines. Chef John was associated with the
Westin Gurgaon as their Chinese Chef from 2010 to
2012 and has recently come back as the Chef de Cui-
sine. Just like back home in China, John believes good
food is about authentic flavours and fresh ingredients
as he endorses natural produce from local markets. “I
enjoy cooking in India but it is very different. In China,
seasonal vegetables are good but here I look for the
best available. Similarly, the fish and sea food available
here is frozen while in China, the guests look at the
variety of live fish and lobster and then order accord-
ing to their choice of steam, stir fry and so on,” he says.
Born in Shanghai, Chef John comes from a fam-
ily of hard working professionals as he shares
how his father worked in a shoe compa-
ny and mother in a store. “I stay with
my parents in Shanghai and I have
one brother who lives in Shanghai.
Now I visit home only once or twice
a year”, he explains.
He recalls how he started cooking
in 1990 but it all began at home
when he observed his father cook-
ing during the Chinese New Year
festivities. His parents are now retired
but as a child, he closely observed his
mother and father who found time from
their jobs to get busy with cooking for
so many guests. “I like to see my fa-
ther cook. I used to assist him
and I was very
interested in
cooking,” he
says.
PASSION FOR COOKINGBeing passionate about cooking, he started his cu-
linary journey as Chef de Partie at Chao Gang Chen
Restaurant in Shanghai and moved up the ladder,
heading to Holiday Inn, Pudong Shanghai in 1998 as
Chef de Partie and later Golden Jaguar Internation-
al Buffet Restaurant in 2003. Associated with hotels
such as Hyatt On The Bund Shanghai and the Grand
Hyatt Shanghai, Chef John was also Chef de Cuisine at
The Oberoi, New Delhi before coming back to Westin
Gurgaon where he now charms guests with his au-
thentic cuisine. Along with his penchant for hospital-
ity on land is his ability on the seas as he has assisted
in the pre-opening of the Chinese kitchen - 1st Wok on
the Costa Cruise Italy Company.
A few highlights of Chef John’s career in-
clude handling a team of 88 staff while
he was associated with Golden Jaguar
International and serving some illus-
trious guests including the Presi-
dent of Liberia and His Holiness
the Dalai Lama.
John fondly recalls his child-
hood in China as he explains
that the Chinese New Year is the
biggest festival and celebrates
‘renewal’. He also explains why
the round shape has such sig-
nificance as they are synonymous
with the Chinese belief. Referring
to tangyuan, an important food,
he says, “We believe the
round shape brings
balance and so we
make dumplings
and the spring
roll”.
While hospitality and fine dining is his forte, he also
explains the difference between hotel food and home
food. “I like home food. When I am in China, I eat very
simple food like rice, vegetables, sometimes even
noodles. Back home in China, I do not cook but pre-
fer to go out and eat with friends but it is mostly sim-
ple food,” he elaborates. Explaining
how the Chinese love fresh vegeta-
bles, lots of sea food, pork, beef and
even lamb, he finds it interesting to
see how Indians love their chicken
over and above other meats. When
asked to recommend an ideal meal,
he suggests the string beans vegeta-
bles, steamed pomfret fish with light
sauce and fresh stir fried prawns
topped with a steamed dumpling
dessert filled with chocolate.
MATTER OF TASTEAs he talks about the difference in
culture and tastes, he speaks about
his experiences whilst cooking for
the Indian customer. “They like to
mix sauce in rice. I can eat egg fried
rice by itself but Indians want gravy
or sauce with rice. This is a cultural
difference,” he explains. He goes on
to give examples of how some guests request for rich-
er food. “Indian people have different tastes. They like
their food very spicy and they want more sauce. They
are used to eating Indian Chinese. I tell them if you
want more sauce, I have to change recipe because
Chinese cooking is a different style,” says John. And yet
he appreciates their taste buds and of-
fers Sichuan style cooking, more suit-
ed to those craving for Indian Chinese.
While India is familiar to him, he re-
grets the fact that he hasn’t travelled
much as yet and has been moving
from his room to the hotel and per-
haps doing a bit of shopping. He
shares his dream as he says, “I want to
see the Taj Mahal but I don’t want to
go alone. I want a friend to go with”.
When asked if he has Chinese friends,
he admits that since China is so large
it is also culturally different so while
there are Chinese people, they are
from different parts of China. When
asked what he loves and hates most
about India, he replies with a smile,
“India is very hot but people are very
warm. When I go shopping and use
the metro, I ask people for help and
they are always very kind.”
AuTHENTIC CHINESE wON’T SERVE FISH SASHIMI STylE buT PREFER TO STEAM, STIR FRy OR wOK FRy
Chef Qiao’s creations recreate the magic of authentic Chinese cuisine
Passionate about cooking
WINE & DINE | FOOD AwARDS
Celebrity Chefs and TV hosts were part of the jury and audience at the food awards
contenders in each category. The Jury’s Choice awards
had the jury selecting their own winners in each cat-
egory with each jury member having one vote while for
the Popular Choice awards, the nominated contenders
were awarded through a public voting system.
Chef Manish Mehrotra of Indian Accent, Chef Ajay
Chopra, ex MasterChef India judge, Chef Bikramjit Roy,
Chef Aditya Bal, TV hosts Rocky and Mayur, Chef Manisha
Bhasin and singer and composer Shibani Kashyap were
all part of an eclectic audience who joined the cheering
Gurgaonites. Stand-up comic Jeeveshu Ahluwalia, who
was also the emcee for the award ceremony, indulged
in good humoured banter that kept the audience in a
jolly good mood throughout
the event.
In Indian Cuisines, the
award went to Dhaba by
Claridges - Popular and
Made in Punjab – Jury (North
Indian); SodaBottleOpener-
Wala – Popular and Coastal
Reef – Jury (Regional Indian
Cuisine).
Winners in the World Cui-
sine category included:
Spectra, The Leela Ambi-
ence – Popular and Seasonal
Tastes, The Westin, Gurgaon
– Jury (All Day Dining in a 5 Star Hotel); Hard Rock Cafe
– Popular and Smokey’s BBQ and Grill, DLF CyberHub
– Jury (American Cuisine); Big Wong – Popular and
Nooba – Jury (Chinese Cuisine); The Wine Company
– Popular and L’angoor - Jury (European Cuisine);
Prego, The Westin – Popular and Pasta Bowl Com-
pany – Jury (Italian Cuisine); Gung – Popular and
Eest, The Westin – Jury (Korean/ Japanese Cuisine);
Olive Bistro – Popular and Zizo – Jury (Mediterranean
Cuisine); The California Boulevard – Popular and Jury
(Multi-Cuisine); Mamagoto – Popular and Eest, The
Westin – Jury (Pan Asian Cuisine); Chaayos – Popular,
Di Ghent Cafe – Jury and Impromptu – Joint Jury
(Café, Without Alcohol).
The Big F Awards Special included Debut of the
Year (Molecule Air Bar – Popular as well as Jury);
Restaurant of the year 2016 (Café Delhi Heights –
Popular; The California Boulevard – Jury) and Res-
taurateur of the year 2016 (Vikrant Batra of Cafe
Delhi Heights – Popular; Zorawar Kalra of Massive
Restaurant – Jury).
Awards were also given out in the Nightlife section
with the Popular awards going to The Wine Com-
pany and Soi 7 – Pub & Brewery and the Jury awards
being bagged by Quaff, Imperfecto and the Rubi-
con Bar & Cigar Lounge, The Leela. The city’s best
bakery, buffet, food truck, home chef and home baker
were also awarded.
Gurgaon is firmly on track as the food des-
tination, with a touch of sophistication.
The third edition of the Big F Awards 2016
saw the Who’s Who of top hotel chains rub
shoulders with restaurateurs, home bakers and even the
home-grown food trucks and food delivery platforms at
an event that celebrated Gurgaon’s food culture.
Master Chef Kunal Kapoor, Senior Chef Manjit Gill and
Chef Saby Gorai were joined by food historian, Osama
Jalali, critic Rinku Madan and founder of The Big F
Awards, Pawan Soni, as jury in a run up to the event
which assessed the suitability of every food chain and
home chef.
The consumer was king in the popular choice award
while the jury gave its verdict in the next category. An
enthusiastic response of 37,000 individual votes across
categories helped in making the final list.
Founder Pawan Soni believes that Gurgaon has wit-
nessed a vibrant F&B scenario and this is possible not
only because of the inventive and talented restaurateurs
and chefs but also the very vibrant foodie community.
Winners of the Big F Awards were declared across five
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AwARDS wERE PRESENTED ACROSS A wIDE RANGE OF CATEGORIES by POPulAR CHOICE AS wEll by JuRy SElECTION
The award was given away at a ceremony or-
ganised by eminent current affairs magazine,
Bureaucracy Today, in the capital. The Chief
Guest Union Minister for Heavy Industries
and Public Enterprises Mr. Anant Geete presented the
award. The eminent jury chaired by Bhaskar Chatter-
jee, IAS, DG & CEO IICA, also comprised luminaries like
Sunil Kanoria, President ASSOCHAM; Dr. Arbind Pras-
ad, IAS, Director General FICCI; Ajay Shriram, President
CII (2014-15); Sunil Arora, IAS (R), former Secretary, In-
formation and Broadcasting Ministry; R.S Sharma, for-
mer CMD ONGC and Khurshid Ganai, IAS, Chairman
J&K Public Service Commission.
Dedicating the award to his employees, Lt Gen (Retd)
Rajender Singh CEO, DLF Foundation, said, “I take this
opportunity to applaud the efforts of our staff and
partner organisations who have worked with clear cut
focus and dedication to serve the marginalised fami-
lies who needed basic healthcare facilities both in ur-
ban and rural areas. They have been indeed the driv-
ing force for this esteemed honour and I do hope this
award would instill in them more energy and passion
to do better in the days to come.”
DLF Foundation was established with a mission to
empower communities by creating equal opportu-
nities for the underprivileged by promoting inclusive
growth, which is holistic, sustainable and socially up-
lifting. And, the foundation has been doing exemplary
work in the health sector. Healthcare initiatives taken
up by the foundation have so far benefitted 35,000
underprivileged.
In 2009, the foundation introduced ‘Aarogyam-
Comprehensive Healthcare’ programme to address
the healthcare needs of its targeted communities.
Since then, through Primary Healthcare Centres,
OPD and diagnostics, facilities at nominal rates have
been rendered to the needy. Mobile Medicare Units
have been organised. Through awareness, attempts
have been made to eradicate diseases and ensure a
healthy life. Telemedicine has also been made part
of the programme to make health services accessi-
ble 24 X 7.
DLF Foundation in its continued endeavour
to promote good health has been taking
various initiatives towards the same. The
foundation in association with HLFPPT
(Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion
Trust) organised a day long Mega Health Camp at
Chakkarpur recently.
Held under the aegis of ‘Merrysilver Clinics’ – an
initiative of HLFPPT and DLF Foundation as part of the
latter’s CSR project, the objective of the camp was to
deliver quality health services to the poor
Focusing on “Maternal and Child Health”, the
camp had a gynaecologist providing consultation to
pregnant and lactating women on reproductive health
issues, and a paediatrician to take care of newborn
and children’s health. With a specialist available for
general health check-ups, basic diagnostic services
such as blood sugar, haemoglobin, cholesterol and
blood pressure were also offered at the health camp.
Speaking to DCN, Ritesh Sinha, Director-CSR, DLF
Ltd. said, “At DLF Foundation, we have always pressed
upon sustainability. To achieve our goal of a healthy
society, it is pertinent that a healthy lifestyle is
adopted. Most of the underprivileged of the location
are labourers and daily wage earners who do not have
the time or resource to attend to their own health. The
camp was organised to serve them holistically and to
take us a step closer to general wellness,”
One of the interesting aspects of the camp was a
reading corner organised for kids. The idea was to
motivate children to develop reading habit and also
involve parents in the process.
Kasauli Gets Mobile Medicare unitDLF Foundation has gone ahead and taken the
Mobile Medicare health services to Himachal Pradesh.
This initiative would reach out to villages including
Barotiwala, Jadla, Haripur and Krishangarh. Well-
equipped vans will reach identified locations within
the designated time, six days a week. The project
also envisages direct aid from government health
functionaries to integrate their services in order to have a
better reach across the interiors of these villages.
The MMU will act as a medium of creating awareness
and will carry information and communication in
form of posters. The main objective is to provide the
underprivileged of the targeted locations access to
quality OPD services, diagnosis and referral to nearby
CHCs and government hospitals. That apart, half-
yearly thematic health camps will also be organised
to augment the mobile medicare services.
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Towards AHealthier Tomorrow
P. K. Joseph along with S.K Mukhi receiving the Bureaucracy Today CSR Excellence Award 2016 for Healthcare
Chakkarpur Camp Mr. Rakesh Kerwell, Director (North) DLF Ltd., inaugurating the Mobile Medicare Unit at Kasauli
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DLF Foundation has been conferred with the Bureaucracy Today CSR Excellence Award 2016 for its invaluable endeavours in the field of healthcare.
FEATURE | CO-wORKING SPACES
Bright and colourful spaces, comfortable inte-
riors and long tables with a bevy of young
and old professionals engrossed in working
on their laptops; at first glance, there seems
to be nothing unusual about this three storey office
space at Arjun Marg. With so many young minds busy
brainstorming ideas, chatting on the phone or walk-
ing out for a smoke, it is indeed a surprise to learn that
just this one building houses not just one office but
over 100 employees from over 50 different companies!
Rented spaces, mobile working and coffee shops are
passé; welcome to the new age concept of co-working
spaces!
Rajiv Gupta, co-owner of Sproutbox in Gurgaon, tells
us how he started his co-working space last year when
he and his co-founder decided to help those who
could not afford their own office and yet did not want
to work from home or a coffee shop.
Gupta, who calls himself a serial entrepreneur, says
the thought process began in October 2013 as he had
a large rented space which was getting redundant.
CREATING AN ECOSySTEM “Location is important,” explains Gupta as he speaks
of the proximity to a metro station, ease of parking,
power backup, internet stability and positivity in the
environment. “But most important is that mental shift.
The economics for a landlord work only if he realises
that there are overall benefits and that investing in
start ups is like building an asset class,” reasons Gupta.
Jay Vikram Bakshi, President of Digiqom, a digital
marketing company that has been working out of
Sproutbox for over a year, believes that this success
stems from an awareness of the workspace of the
21st century where work is mobile. “Our teams have
to be everywhere and while sometimes we need to
be meeting as a team, we are mostly
mobile,” he points out.
He feels that one of the biggest ben-
efits of co working is what he calls,
“human contact or cross pollination”
which helps him as he watches how
other start ups work.
Young Deepika Bugalia, who works
with Mumbai based start-up and re-
cently moved to Gurgaon, finds this
a great option as a transition phase.
“We wanted to start the next day and
this was the best bet for us. It has a
nice culture and was all set with Wi-
Fi and all that,” she explains.
DEMAND AND SuPPlyAt the other end of the spectrum
are platforms like Qdesq that call
themselves ‘branded spaces.’ Co-
founder Paras Arora explains the role
of Qdesq as a “marketplace or plat-
form where we help people discover
work spaces as per their budget and
requirement. We don’t create our
own business centres but act as the
demand engine.”
Since so many SMEs and start-ups
have a scattered footprint, Qdesq
helps them by providing space at a
convenient place so they don’t have
to force employees to travel long dis-
tance, instead they give them a safe
place and convenient location at an affordable price.”
Arora, who comes from Corporate Real Estate, ex-
plains how Qdesq was founded by him and Lavesh
Bhandari in December 2015 managed to get 400
venues pan India in less than a year. “I had an entre-
preneurial keeda and since I had seen a lot of people
working out of cafes who couldn’t afford a Regus, I
thought of making every office like a Regus!” Arora says
most of India can only afford a price point between
Rs. 3000-7000 per month and so being a first mover
with a unique idea, they decided to take it one step
further. “It is now about monetising the office inven-
tory that most people already possess”, explains Arora
as he says that many offices tend to have extra space
that they would like to rent out to reduce overheads.
It is indeed a brave new world when your office is as
borderless and mobile as your working style!
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OfficeCo-working spaces are becoming increasingly popular as an option for offices
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Co-working spaces keep in mind current needs
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FEATURE | C O - w O R K I N G S P A C E S
Numerous lectures on international travel,
the stress of having to worry about a pass-
port and the anxiety of travelling abroad
alone for the first time were finally forgot-
ten as I awoke in a new environment, around a new
atmosphere and an inherent chill in the air. It was
then that I realised, I’m 13,000 km away from home
and this is the start of something incredible.
Sure I’d been badgered by my family again and again
regarding things like “Stay away from the wrong peo-
ple, stick close to your cousin,” and so on but in my
mind, I knew this was a once in a lifetime chance for
me to experience something very few people my age
actually get to witness. With this attitude and a sud-
den burst of confidence, I began my journey to ex-
plore the sights and sounds and the natural beauty
that is New Zealand.
If there was one thing I probably wasn’t prepared for, it
was the outdoor lifestyle of the Kiwis. A rude awakening
of sorts welcomed me as I was forced to push my own
boundaries to keep up with my cousin in every single
thing he suggested I do in order to fulfill the ‘Kiwi experi-
ence’. What is this Kiwi experience, I thought and why is
it so important? Well, I sure found out.
Things aren’t cheap when you’re an Indian who goes
abroad. I had to be really careful with my spending
whilst in NZ and staying in a cheap backpacker’s hos-
tel seemed like the perfect way to go. It’s a system very
common among European and American landscapes
as it is all over Australia and New Zealand, providing
cheap overnight stays to weary travellers who follow
their passion of exploring to the fullest. It certainly is a
Stunning landscapes, friendly locals and great food make New Zealand an amazing holiday destination
THE KIWIEXPERIENCE
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THE SOUTH ISLAND EXPERIENCEWhether you love nature or adventure or just the amazing
outdoors, there is just so much to do in South Island. Visit Wanaka
and Arrowtown; enjoy the Queenstown Cruise or indulge in
paragliding and sky diving and certainly don’t miss some of the
things I loved doing in and around Queenstown.
Skiing: World class ski schools and great ski deals cover all the
essentials
AJ Hackett Bungy in Queenstown: The original bungy jump or zipride
and perhaps NZ’s highest swing, you get it all here
Mountain Biking: Ranges from epic trail rides to extreme downhill
tracks
Luge: Speed and thrills all the way
Drive to Milford Sound via Te Anau: About 240 km (144 miles) long, the
drive is beautifully scenic
Milford Sound Cruise: Get close to massive rock faces rising out of
the sea while you see waterfalls cascade from ancient rainforests
high in the mountains. You may also get to see fur seals basking
on the rocks
Drive along Lake Wakatipu: The scenic drive from Queenstown to
Kingston is approximately 40 km (25 miles) long
Glenorchy: Its spectacular landscapes have become a prime
location for film scouts, depicting many scenes from The Lord of
the Rings trilogy as well as featuring in the Narnia movies
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inside the water, it was just what the aching bones
needed to replenish and refresh after a couple of days
of solid walking and trekking. A drive around the mas-
sive and beautiful lakes of Taupo soon followed and
I suddenly realised what I’d been missing all these
years. Brilliant maintenance and smooth roads even
through utter wilderness proved just how far behind
we are when it comes to overall administration. That
in itself is worth mentioning.
ADVENTURE GALORETaupo provided its fair share of thrills and spills and
we capped off the trip with the luge. What’s a luge, you
may ask. In basic terms, you get a gondola ride to the top
of a mountain and pretty much glide down the slope in
a go-kart kind of vehicle meant to go only downwards. It
may sound scary but brilliant management has ensured
that the vehicle is safe for almost all ages and 100% safe-
ty measures are ensured on the track in case something
does go wrong. An adrenaline rush nonetheless, espe-
cially when you bet your fellow 20-year-old cousin that
you won’t brake while going down!
After a hectic yet enthralling trip to geo thermal
paradise, there was no rest for the weary. A mere 24
hours after arriving back in Auckland, we packed our
bags and prepared for a 5 am flight from Auckland to
Queenstown, the legit adventure capital of the world.
Tired as I was, I was excited for what awaited me.
Mixing with the locals was something I found most
exciting. Five of my cousin’s friends decided to join us
as we explored the less traversed South Island of New
Zealand, known exclusively for its natural beauty and
breathtaking views. The same could be seen just as
we approached Queenstown; the landscape transi-
tioned from white clouds into white mountains in an
instant. The cold winds of winter greeted us and the
thick jackets came out soon after as we met all our
friends and found cars that we were to have for the
rest of the week. Over the course of the said week, I
realised just what a first-time tourist should do whilst
in South Island.
great way to save a few bucks and meet new people
and of course, cook your own food and clean when
you are done.
GEOTHERMAL HEAVENThe first weekend I was there, we headed to the geo-
thermal heaven and rotten eggs smelling city of Roto-
rua. This is where nature really plays a game with us.
We were always told that volcanoes erupt from a moun-
tain that looks a certain way and volcanic activity can
be really dangerous. But in Rotorua, this is just everyday
stuff for the people. Tourism is the biggest contributor
to the economy and it’s hard to argue otherwise. With
lots of adventure tourism and one of the few places in
the world you can witness geo thermal activity at its live
best, Rotorua really is a city worth paying a visit.
What can be better than seeing hot water erupt from
underneath the very ground I stand on? Probably hot
water I can swim in! On a cold day in the middle of
winter nothing felt more welcoming than a nice dip in
the kerosene creek on the way to Taupo, a city on the
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“Leo keeps scratching his ear. Why is he doing so?” “Buddy tilts his head onto one side. What it could be?” “Oscar’s ear smells bad. What should I do?” “An-gel cries on touching her ear. Is she in pain?”
These are some of the common complaints of pet
owners. Bad odour, discharge from the ears, persistent
scratching/ rubbing ear, shaking of the head or tilting
it to one side, redness or swelling of the external ear
and pain on touching the ear canal are typical signs
of ear infection. Although your furry friends cannot
speak, you can easily see external ear redness and dis-
charge from their ears.
Adults are mostly infected with bacterial and fungal
infection while ear mites are common in puppies. The
infection can be of three types- inner ear, middle ear
and outer ear infection. In comparison to inner and
middle ear infection, outer ear infection is more com-
mon.
How does it occur?When we see a dog with ear disease, there are pos-
sibilities of infections due to bacteria and yeast, para-
sites - ear mites and ticks, foreign bodies such as plant
awns, trauma which can lead to ear hematoma, hor-
monal abnormalities including hypothyroidism, aller-
gies such as atopy or food allergies and the ear envi-
ronment, such as excess moisture and ear anatomy,
ear polyps and tumours.
Which dogs are prone to ear infections and when should you visit the vet? Dogs with allergies or those with non-erect long pen-
dulous ear flaps like Cocker Spaniels and Beagles and
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Dr Gagan Sabarwal is an expert in maxillofacial surgeries associated with FMRI. He has been conducting several complex facial deformity
correction surgeries, including those of cleft lips and palate to give his patients a new found confi-dence in life.
What are the types of cleft lip and palate?Cleft lip and palate is the second most common birth defect and the most common birth defect on the face. These are approximately 35,000 children born with cleft lip and palate in India every year. Males are more affected than females. The degree of cleft lip can vary greatly, from mild (notching of the lip) to severe (large opening from the lip up through the nose). It can be one side unilateral or bilateral, on both sides of the lips. Cleft palate can be complete involving the hard and soft palate or incomplete involving the soft palate
Can cleft lip and palate be detected during preg-nancy? What is the right time for surgery?Orofacial clefts, especial-ly cleft lip with or with-out cleft palate, can be diagnosed during pregnancy by a routine ultrasound. It can be seen on a regular 2D ultrasound during the 16th week. Cleft lip surgery can be done after three months of age and cleft palate after 10-12 months. The child should be physically fit to be taken up for surgery.
How can cleft lip and/or palate affect the baby?The major effect on newborns is regarding feeding. Special bottles and careful positioning of the baby is
helpful until the lip and/or palate is repaired.
Will the baby require any other interventions dur-ing his life?A child with a complete cleft lip and palate will require bone grafting at the age of eight, followed by
orthodontics and dental treatment to correct the alignment of teeth and replace missing teeth. Some may require a nose correction surgery and some jaw corrective surgeries (orthognathic surgery) at the age of 17-18.
What is the baby’s long-term prognosis?Long-term prognosis for isolated cleft lip/palate is good. However, your baby may have sev-eral issues that require follow-up.Dental concerns:. Al-most all children with a cleft palate will require braces on their perma-nent teeth. Eruption of permanent teeth is often delayed. Speech problems: As many as 25 to 35 percent of children with cleft lip and palate have speech problems that neces-sitate a secondary palate surgery and speech
therapy. Nasal and septum deformities: There may be some deformities of the nose and septum (cartilage in the nose that divides it into two sides). Hearing problems: Many infants with cleft lip and palate will also have problems with hearing. Most will need to have tubes placed in their ears to prevent chronic ear infections and for drainage of fluid. This also helps with their hearing and, ultimately, their pronunciation of words.
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In the present scenario, when look-
ing good is considered a must for an
attractive personality, having great
looking teeth has also become a neces-
sity of sorts. And, that’s where cosmetic
dentistry does its magic. Synonymous
with aesthetic dentistry, it helps making
the pearls look shiny and beautiful for a
confident personality.
Talking about it, Dr Heman Verma, a
leading Orthodontist and Implantologist
says, “This treatment emphasises on colour,
position, size and correction of teeth align-
ment. Many a times, the main emphasis is
on the smile. Hence, we shape the teeth well,
close spaces and restore worn out teeth. The
procedures used are bleaching, bonding
and setting appropriate crowns on them.
Besides, we have ample procedures and
tools to correct the teeth.”
One of the imperative treatments
involves fixing smiles with veneers. Dr
Verma, explains, “Veneers are white lami-
nates that address the colouration issues.
These white laminates cover the yellowness
of the teeth. Often, there are tartar deposits
in between and behind the teeth. These are
properly cleansed and veneers are stuck on
the teeth. Addressing the issue of gaps be-
tween teeth, they are finely bridged. Dental
crowns, which are tooth coloured fixtures,
are used to bridge the gaps.”
In case there are no teeth, Dr. Verma advises
for dental implants. “These are fixed dentures
of missing teeth, which are much easier to
maintain and are really good. These perma-
nent fixtures improve the smiles by filling in
the not-so-appealing gaps” adds Dr. Verma.
Another vital element of cosmetic dentistry
is improving teeth colour and the easier pro-
cedure for better teeth colouration is bleach-
ing. Explaining about it, Dr Priyanka Verma
shares, “It improves the colour content of
the teeth only if they are slightly yellow. Over
the years, there has been a great emphasis
on look enhancement, whether it is hair styl-
ing, body contouring or face improvement
and teeth are also considered an integral
part of good looks.”
The team at Dental Stylers is well-equipped
to perform all kinds of aesthetic and
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dogs that have excessive hair growth in the ear canal
and which love to swim or play in water are more sus-
ceptible to ear infections. Dogs usually scratch their
ears with their hind feet, so infected paws may lead to
ear infection. If your dog is showing any of the above
symptoms, he should be seen by a veterinarian as
soon as possible. Ear infections can be very painful
and if left untreated can harm both the ear canal and
middle ear.
What will your veterinarian do?Not every infection is because of bacteria and put-
ting antibiotic is not a solution for every ear infection.
An initial examination of the ear canal and ear drum
can be done with the help of otoscope by your vet-
erinarian to look down into the ear canal to check
the inflammation, and if there are any foreign bodies,
tumours, or other potential causes of the problem (as
performed at CGS Hospital). To identify the causative
agent, your veterinarian may send a sample of the ear
discharge to the laboratory for culture and antibiotic
sensitivity test, also to see if it is a bacterial, fungal or
parasitic infection and if it is a bacterial infection, then
which antibiotic will be fully effective. CGS hospital
provides facility for culture of ear swab for bacterial
as well as fungal growth for diagnosis of ear infec-
tion and microscopic examination of ear swab for ear
mites’ confirmation.
Treatment for the infectionProfessional cleaning by your vet with a gentle cleans-
er followed by medication to be given at home can be
an effective tool in treatment of ear infection. Your vet-
erinarian may prescribe topical and/or oral medicines
depending on the ear condition. Antibiotics are used
for bacterial infections and antifungal preparations for
yeast infections. Glucocorticoids such as dexametha-
sone are often included in these preparations to re-
duce the amount of inflammation and itching in the
ear. It is not uncommon for some dogs to have recur-
rent ear infections. In cases of blocked ear canals and
recurrent infections, Zepp’s operation is performed to
facilitate adequate drainage.
Do’sl Groom your dog regularly to reduce the risk of ear
infection.
l Keep the paws clean. Scratching of ear from in-
fected paws can lead to ear infection.
l Dry the ears properly after bathing.
l Use sterilised cotton for ear cleaning.
l Check your dog’s ears for mites, fleas, ticks, warts,
and any foreign objects.
l Cut all the hair growing in the ear canal, as they
hinder the flow of air in the ear, which increases the
risk of infection.
l If your dog swims a lot, has pendulous ears, or a
history of ear disease, routine cleaning (often once to
three times per week) is recommended.
l Follow your veterinarian’s recommendation on
how to treat any underlying condition that predispos-
es your dog to ear problems.
The author is a meritorious post graduate in Vet-erinary Medicine and is currently practising at CGS Hospital, S-25/2204, DLF Phase-III, Gurgaon. www.cgshospital.com
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Dark glasses, trimmed moustache and a fit
body are the first few things you notice
about Sunny Paaji as he strides into the
room with his characteristic swag and en-
dears himself with his shy smile. Sunny Deol was in
the city as a brand ambassador for a tyre manufactur-
er. On the request of the photographers, he not only
posed gamely on the motorbike with a tyre dominat-
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ing the forefront but also obliged the shutterbugs be-
fore settling down for a conversation.
He admitted that it was always nice to be back in Del-
hi when asked about his feelings about north India, the
place where he belongs. But he sportingly explained
that his special affinity was not just to north India but
to “the whole of India”. As this meeting coincided with
the Independence Day celebrations, quite expectedly
the conversation veered to his much celebrated patri-
otic persona in films like Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.
Asked about his sentiments about his country es-
pecially when asked whether his brand promotion is
part of his personality, he agreed that all the brands
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65Bollywood found yet another opportunity to
take to social media when on Raksha Band-
han, sibling love poured in with celebrities
sharing pictures, memories and love-filled
messages. The evergreen ‘Bhai’ of Bollywood, Sal-
man Khan had an enjoyable day with sisters Arpita,
Alvira and Shweta Rohira, who
is his rakhi sister. While the en-
tire Khan family indulged in the
celebrations, his rumoured girl-
friend, Romanian model and
TV personality Lulia Vantur was
also present with the actor at his
sister’s house which once again
got the gossip columns speculating about their wed-
ding plans in near future.
While actress Soha tweeted a cute picture with
brother Saif, both dressed in white, Tiger Shroff, in his
chiseled body, tweeted a superhot picture with sister
Krishna with a lovely message, “The source of my su-
perpower….my sister”. It was double bonanza for fans
when actor Farhan Akhtar shared a photograph pos-
ing with sister Zoya along with another brother-sister
duo, Farah and Sajid Khan. He also tweeted another
special message for sister Zoya by sharing a collage of
two photographs, one from their childhood days and
another after being grown-up.
Randeep Hooda shared an adorable picture with
two of his sisters with a mes-
sage, ‘Don’t worry, I am always
there,’ while Priyanka Chopra
and Anushka Sharma also sent
out love to their ‘best friends’
by posing with their brothers.
One of the most followed ce-
lebrities on Twitter, superstar
Amitabh Bachchan re-tweeted an old photograph
of his children Abhishek and Shweta, while son Ab-
hishek expressed his love for his sister with an ador-
able message, “And I got you right back Shwetdi. Love
you. Happy Rakhi.”
Meanwhile, actress Kriti Sanon, like every year, tied
rakhi to her sister Nupur, since she does not have a
brother. Now, that’s what we call true sibling love!
Yeh Bandhan Toh Pyaar Ka Bandhan Hai…..
the ‘Rakhi’ song
Salman Khan with sisters Arpita, and Shweta Rohira, who is his rakhi sister. The entire Khan family indulged in the celebrations
he endorses are an extension of his personality. “I am proud
to be Indian and am 100 per cent desi just like the brand that
I am promoting,” he remarked even as he added that it was a
matter of pride that products made in India are of such good
quality that they are being exported. He pointed out that he is
a son of the soil and often rides the tractor at his farm house
in Lonavla even though he has been regularly seen riding mo-
torbikes in his films. His message for his fans was to take pride
in hoisting the national flag and not limit the celebration of
freedom to merely that but take the pride to all aspects of
nation building.
As he recalled his first break in Betaab in 1983 which launched
his career, he said that he wanted to gift a similar beginning
to his elder son Karan. Sunny Deol had a dream launch when
his dad Dharmendra launched him in Betaab which became
a runaway hit. He has similar plans for his son Karan with the
film Mohalla Assi though it has been mired in controversy.
However, Sunny is hopeful of completing and releasing the
film soon.
Asked about what aspect of his personality he would like to
share with his fans, he replied, “There is so much of social me-
dia that we end up sharing far more than we intend to” as he
explained that all actors are victims of smart phone technol-
ogy with the all pervasive mobile phones making it difficult for
them to retain any privacy with fans recording some of their
very private moments without permission.
While there are good natured jokes about his Dhai kilo ka
haath, people also question him about when he plans to re-
turn the hand pump even though it’s been 15 years since he
pulled it! But Sunny takes it all as a sign of the impact of his
films.
In the context of the new releases slated for August-Sep-
tember 2016, he was asked about which films he thought will
do well and why. Sunny Deol answered the question rather
diplomatically when he said that meaningful cinema is very
important and benefits the entire industry. “It is a good sign
when films do well and bodes well for the film industry.” When
quizzed on his personal favourites amongst the current crop
of actors, he refused to name anyone as he said, “even actors
themselves don’t know when and how they become super-
stars and how long it will last. It all depends on waqt and the
nasha changes with every film so no one knows who is a su-
perstar and for how long”.
He values his dad for those lessons of honesty and hard work
and loves connecting with his fans in real time as he admitted
that he loves the interaction and the warmth. A fan of sim-
ple, home-cooked food and adventure, his parting shot was as
straightforward as he himself is, “I am shudh desi and if there
is anything else you should know about me it is that I am a
good human being!”
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