Voice mates is the story of a rich young girl Tulip who’s an aspiring singer.
The author takes you through the trials and turbulations of this young girl who wants to participate in a singing talent hunt show against the wishes of her very strict parents.Moreover to participate she needs to have a male partner which to her wildest dreams her parents would never allow her to take on.The writing style of the author is very simple and easy to grasp.
She captures the little details of the entire exercise beautifully. Especially the finding of her partner and the up and downs in their relationship which takes a twist towards the end.
The message is loud n clear if you want something badly enough you can achieve it, and having said that life moves on.
About the Author: Anamika Mishra is an Indian Author.
Her debut novel too hard to handle was released in Sept 2013. Her new novel VoiceMates published by Jaico is out in stores now.
She is also a blogger and occasionally delivers motivational talks. Writing is her first passion. Second is travelling and photography.
Anamika holds a degree of Masters in Journalism & Mass Communication. She is known for strong opinions and passionate defense for her beliefs. Her witty, cheerful & humorous persona has made her popular amongst the youth. She has a ‘think positive & keep patience’ perception towards life. Her articles on life and relationships have inspired many people from all across the world.
I have been to Epicuria Food Court a lot many times but somehow I always gave Fidahh a miss, but this time I around, after roaming around the entire food court I settled for Fidahh and I am so glad I did. On their manager’s recommendation I opted for Harissa Chicken. Harissa Chicken is a kind of chicken kebab and it comes with pita bread, roasted veggies and garlic dip. The chicken marinated with spices was delectable. Pita bread was soft and delicious and their garlic dip was just amazing. The dish had a very authentic Lebanese taste. It’s a complete meal in itself and so so full of taste. I relished it like anything and I am looking forward to going back there again and try more dishes. Hence Harissa Chicken is highly recommended.
Marriott India is celebrating its’ first M-Day for 2016 with a week full of activities focused on guests, associates and other stakeholders. The underlying message of this M-Day is to walk our guests through the ‘Marriott India Story’ and thank them for making us who we are besides promoting themes such as women empowerment and women in leadership. M-Day stands for more; more in terms of guests, business closures resulting in revenues, associates and opportunities. It is also a way of letting our guests know that we constantly strive to add more value to their business by our innovative client engagement approach.”
Speaking about this initiative, Mr. Manish Tolani, Area Director of Sales & Marketing – South Asia at Marriott International, quoted, “The M-Day 2.0 Making it happen! initiative is a unique way to show the brand’s quest to excel in guest service and employee satisfaction. It will help our employees to connect and engage with the Marriott guest better, go beyond the call of duty and pause to build relationships outside the usual dynamics of work. It is also a way of letting our guests know that we constantly strive to add more value to their business by our innovative client engagement approach.”
Highlighting the theme of ‘Women Empowerment’, Courtyard by Marriott Agra organized an exclusive bakery workshop for women in Agra at their hotel Bakery. Tiramisu and chocolate lava cake were made by the pastery chefs . All the ladies also tried their hands on these exclusive recipes. Women were extremely excited to be a part of this live workshop at the hotel’s bakery as most of them saw the hotel’s bakery for the first time.
Marriott India has launched version 2.0 of M-Day this year. M-Day 2.0 is an initiative to drive revenue by engaging guests in activities that will build closer partnerships and result in long term business opportunities. The initiative aims at establishing a catalogue summarizing best practice events for Marriott India. All participating hotels will be implementing breakthrough guest engagement initiatives to please all stakeholders in the most innovative way. The property or market with the most unique initiatives will be recognized by Marriott India for setting a benchmark in guest service and employee appreciation.
Gifts are surely a way of conveying your love and feelings for the other person, and when they come like a surprise, they become even more special. My mom recently gifted a game of Tic Tac Toe that she bought from Surprise Someone, to me and to show her my gratitude and love in turn, I bought a surprise gift for her.
I gave her 6 nail paints from Maybelline and a beautiful neckpiece from the Bushra Collection by Akash Agarwal and now comes the real surprise element, the sweet little hut box in which I presented her my gift. Like my mom even I am hooked to the site Surprise Someone, and this is where I bought this beautiful box from. They have an amazing collection of gift items and also solutions for presenting your gifts in a better way.
For buying the nail paints and the neck piece I went with my nani to the market, but buying the box from Surprise Someone was really easy, like a child’s play you see, even I could do it on my own.
My mom was really thrilled with the gift and I felt really happy surprising her, she always keeps buying me something or the other but this time I thought I will do something special for her. And here is what she said after receiving the gift.
So please don’t forget to log on to www.surprisesomeone.in and make your loved ones feel special with their gifting options. I just love it..!!
1st July Friday saw none other than Tango Maestros Kiran Sawhney and Eduardo organizing the official launch of Delhi Milonga at the Eros Hotel, Nehru Place.
Milonga is typically an event where Tango is danced. Milongas are usually regular in nature, like once a week, and begins with Tango class and demonstrations followed by networking with like minded people who share their passion for Tango over drinks and food.
This was my first time at attending such an event and I must admit that it has been a very pleasant experience indeed. It was truly a memorable evening. The evening started with a Tango demonstration and practice class where in Tango enthusiasts tried their hand, oops not hand but their feet at dance. The ambience of Bar & Lounge at Eros made a perfect setting for Tango Session.
Tango is a partner dance that originated in the 1880s along the River Plate, the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay, and soon spread to the rest of the world.
Music and dance elements of tango are popular in activities related to gymnastics, figure skating, synchronized swimming, etc., because of its dramatic feeling and its cultural associations with romance.
It has been suggested that tango makes people feel more relaxed, sexier, and less depressed, and increases testosterone levels.Tangolates is an exercise method that combines the core stability of Pilates with the concentration, coordination and fluid movement of Tango, designed in 2004 by Tamara Di Tella. Utilizing a partner-method and incorporating the aerobic or cardio element of music, it started as a rehabilitation technique for patients with severe dysfunctions of the nervous system.
After the dance class, Kiran and Eduardo officially launched the Delhi Milonga with their breath-taking performance. It was sheer poetry in motion. Both of them are pros and watching them dance is magical, you just transform into a different world. It’s so soothing to the eyes and relaxing to the mind.
Kiran Sawhney is the first professionally trained Tango teacher in Delhi/India.Traveled all over the world, attended various Tango festivals, classes, practicas and milongas in UK, Tokyo, Dubai, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Singapore, Paris, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Fransisco, New York and Buenos Aires, in her pursuit for Tango. Learnt from the best Tango teachers in the world. Studied (Tango teacher training program) and apprenticed with master teacher, Daniel Trenner. Teaches Argentine Tango in New Delhi. Organizes, practicas, milongas (Milonga de Mis Amores) and Tango festival. Also manufactures, sells and exports Tango dresses and shoes under her own brand name- Mis Amores. Kiran is not just a pro in Tango but a lot of other dance forms like Zumba, Bharatnatyam and Contemporary too. She also runs the New Delhi Tango School and passes on her expertise to those who want to learn Tango.
On the other hand, Eduardo is Minister at The Embassy of Mexico and has been engaged in dance since 12 years and is shares the responsibility in teaching the students of NDTS the grooves of Tango.
Kiran Sawhney says, “I view Argentine Tango as a physical expression of the pain, the passion, and the life. It is a non-verbal language, to express oneself in new ways. It is a wonder drug that makes you younger, sexier, more philosophical, and more of who you really are. It is a way of life.”
I have two left feet and though I would love to explore all forms of dancing, it doesn’t come naturally to me but at the event I did try a few basic moves with Eudardo and enjoyed it a lot. It was great fun and I look forward to being part of more Milongas in time to come.
If you are looking at learning the moves of Tango, Delhi Milonga is the place for you. It will be going on for quite sometime at the Eros Hotel and you can find more details here at Delhi Milonga and NDTS for the upcoming events and classes.
I wish Kiran and Eduardo all the very best for their future endeavours.
What began with an air of exhilaration clouded with a nail biting tie-up as the match ended at 27-27 stalemate, but nothing can take away from watching the match live in stadium. The energy at stadium is so infectious that one can’t help, but just yell, cheer and shout out loud with a lot of fun!
Puneri Paltan commenced at a slower pace as the chased 0-5 and made a roaring come with Sonu Narwal’s raid point. Post that, they charged on the Delhi Dabanggs leading by two points. They pulled their lead by 4 points with 7mins left in the first half of the match.
Delhi Dabangs did try to chase the point making Paltan but at the end of the 1st half Paltans led the war by 14-10Selvamani of Dabang Delhi KC scored a raid point moving towreds levelling the score at 18-18 with an all-out. Chillar then restored Paltan’s lead by score two more points. But in 8 minutes Dabang Delhi inflicted an all-out, leading 22-20.Puneri Paltan’s Chhillar, however, made a critical impact in the last two minutes by scoring a raid and a tackle point, forcing a tie at 27-27.All in all Puneri Paltan yet remains at podium with 14 points.
Dabang Delhi KC and Puneri Paltan produced the first tie of the fourth season of Pro Kabaddi League as the match ended at 27-27 stalemate.Manjeet Chillar’s stunning last-second block steals a thrilling tie for Puneri Paltan against Dabang Delhi.(Source: PTI)In a cliffhanger of a game, Dabang Delhi KC and Puneri Paltan produced the first tie of the fourth season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi as the match ended at 27-27 stalemate on Tuesday.
In a see saw of a game which saw both sides exchange leads several times, it was Manjeet Chhillar who had an extremely quiet game in defence but came up with a crucial tackle in the last minute to tie the game.It was a relief for Puneri Paltan as they were staring at their second successive defeat.
Dabang Delhi KC would be disappointed as they squandered a great opportunity to record their first win of the season. Puneri Paltan remained at top of the league with 14 points while Dabang Delhi KC occupies the sixth place with three points in their tally.
Puneri Paltan began extremely slowly and they trailed 0-5. But they got their act together and made a comeback when Sonu Narwal scored a raid point. Puneri Paltan got their defensive act together to inflict an all out in the 12th minute and took a lead of two points. They extended their lead to four points with seven minutes left in the first half.Puneri Paltan led 14-10 at the end of the first half.
Selvamani scored another raid point at the start of the second half as Dabang Delhi KC began mounting their comeback. Puneri Paltan had several chances for a super tackle in the initial moments but failed to capitalize on it.Meraj Sheykh finally opened his account in the fifth minute of the second half with a quick raid point and followed it with a do-or-die raid as Dabang Delhi trailed by two points. Adake struggled in the second half offensively as he scored two points from 14 raids.
Delhi leveled the score at 18-18, however, with an all-out looming Chhillar scored two points to restore Puneri Paltan’s lead to two points. Dabang Delhi inflicted an all out with less than eight minutes to go and led 22-20. As both teams looked to close in on a victory, Puneri Paltan scored three points with a raid and tackle to lead 23-33 in the 14th minute of the second half.
Summers are very long in Delhi and the one can’t just avoid it, so as it’s famously said when life throws lemons at you, go ahead and make yourself a tequila. Similarly when you can’t avoid the summers, its best to make the most out of them. Social has just made the summers more enjoyable by launching a special drinks menu inspired by the Game of Thrones. Yes! You heard it right, Game of Thrones, which also means that these drinks are for the brave hearts 😉
For the brave and hearted, Social is introducing half a dozen long drinks that are equally competent in their own right! Served in Social’s signature LIIT cylinders, you now have a chance to tank up like a warrior at a Social near you.
If the heat has caught up with you already, then let me tell you, winter is coming, albeit in a glass longer than the span of actual winter in this city. If you’re one who always pays your debts, the Lion’s Tail is definitely going to fall short if you’ve not already had a couple. This tumultuous concoction with a hint of Elder Flower tonic spells out fierce.
As for the rebellious, Ours Is the Fury and so is a tall glass of aggression with a twist of Orange juice. I personally loved it, it was a real smooth drink with none of the tastes overpowering.
High Garden is definitely for those who love freshness in their drinks.
Break free from all your inhibitions, as the Blood of the Dragon is here to ‘burn them all’ down with its intense flavour. The Sunspear on the other hand, is sure to leave you unbowed, unbent and unbroken by the end of the night…or maybe the other way around if you please.
If those spoilers weren’t enough to pique your interest, I don’t know what else could be. Oh wait! hold the door for a little game of Ice & Fire; it’s fair to say that one would know what tune you’d be humming once you’re done with your taste buds battling between the docility of Lavender and boldness of Jalapeno.
Next up is The White Walker – embrace the chill when you hear the name for there’s more to this drink than the naked eye can see. Valar Morghulis- this one is as fatal as it sounds, but I guess it goes without saying; all men must drink!
Food at social is never a problem and hence you have a variety of finger licking good food available to go along with your LIITs. I tried the beer battered fish, Jalapeño Cheese Fingers and a lot of other good stuff.
So don’t let the heat catch you and head straight to Social and enjoy these lethal Game of Thrones LIITs and feel the winters coming.
Details:
All Social Outlets(Hauz Khas Social, Def. Col Social, Odeon Social, Nehru Place Social)
Price: Rs 500/- & 900/- for LIIT cylinders and Rs 450/- for others
In times, when we all are running after a healthy lifestyle and striving hard to achieve it with healthy food especially, a healthy chocolate sounds like a relief for many. Courtesy Yoga Bars, now you can satiate your hunger for a chocolate by going guilt free and indulging in the Chocolate Chunk Bar from Yoga Bars. Take one bite into it, and you may feel that no it is not a chocolate, but trust me a couple of bites more and you will feel it. Healthy things are rumoured to be not so good in taste, but with Yoga Bars its different. I tried four of their flavours and loved each one of them, my favourite being the Cashew Orange Zest. The Vanilla Almond had a very peculiar taste of spices which I found a little over powering, but still it was a good deal. Chocolate Chunk Nut and Nut Seeds Crunch were good too.
Yoga Bars contain no artificial favours, colours, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oil and no chemicals. They are made using only wholesome nutritious ingredients.
For those who love healthy snacking, its one of the go to option for sure, do give it a try and go guilt free!
I love giving gifts to my family and friends, and when they are given without any specific reason, its much more fun. Me and my son often play a lot of games at home and one of our favourite game is Tic Tac Toe. Recently I bought a surprise box from Surprise Someone and since then I have been hooked to this portal. Just surfing through their products I found this game of tic tac toe on their site and almost instantly I thought of getting it for my son to surprise him.
One one fine day, while he was getting bored and asking me to play something, I like a genie popped this game in front of him. To say that he was so pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. He just loved it. And truly, the game is so addictive and the biggest benefit of buying this game from surprisesomeone.in has been the fact, that we no longer need a paper and a pen and drawing the grid time and again. Its so simple to use, comes with a grid board and tokens of cross and knots, one just needs to keep placing them and then tag it with I am the Winner sign, and Pick Up the Tokens, Play, Repeat, as simple as that.
Do check out their site www.surprisesomeone.in for some amazing stuff, I am already planning what to get next!
Leading Indian FMCG brands, ‘Tops’ & ‘Royal Taste’ Cookies from G.D. Foods Mfg. (India) Pvt. Ltd. participated in the Delhi Summer Festival 2016, which was held in Delhi Haat, Janakpuri. It is a huge platform that brings together mango lovers from across the country – gourmands, sellers and growers to interact, create and generate awareness about the varieties and usage of the succulent fruit.
Tops and Royal Taste Cookies by G.D Foods are sure to tickle the taste buds of mango lovers, children and adults by showcasing its Mango based products – Mango pickle, mango jelly, mango jam & mango chutney along with their wide mouth-watering range of products such as Instant Mixes, Cornflakes, Cake Mixes and Vermicelli, Cookies, Rusks and Muffins etc. Also the company in this platform is bringing in its new range of “Snack Sauces” for the first time in its product mix. The new range of Snack Sauce from Tops would include Mint, Hot Garlic, and Sweet & Sour.
Talking about the event, Mr. Nitin Seth, Managing Director, G.D. Foods Mfg. (India) Pvt. Ltd. says, “We are proud to associate with this prestigious Delhi Summer Festival 2016. The event has given us a great opportunity to showcase our exciting range of products to thousands of discerning buyers and sellers. With this platform, we hope to create more awareness amongst our target audience.”
At the Mango Festival, Delhi acquires a national tone as tourists and interested buyers come looking for business opportunities from across the globe. The festival enjoys a lot of support from the Delhi government in the mango trade and is successful every year.
About Tops: Started in 1984, Tops by G. D. Foods Mfg. (I) Pvt. Ltd in three decades has grown to become one of the largest FMCG Brands in the Processed Food Segment in India offering nutritious, superior tasting food to happy homes. From procuring the best quality ingredients to utilising state-of-the-art processing methods that ensure superior quality and consistent flavour, they are committed to provide great-tasting products that will enrich the meals of millions of families worldwide. Tops is all set to make it canvas bigger by exporting to countries like USA, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Africa, Thailand, Europe(Italy), U.K., South Korea, Singapore and Nepal.
