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Letter from Editor’s desk
You are diligent about your yearly physical check ups. You go for regular dental and eye check ups. You work out in gym thrice
a week. And you watch what you eat. You are maintaining good health, right?
Not really. When was the last time you checked in on your mental health? We often neglect to give mental health the attention
it deserves which might disturb our overall equilibrium.
So what does being mentally healthy really mean? It’s an expression we use every day and it might surprise you that the term
mental health is frequently misunderstood. Mental Health is the dance of your soul in sync with your mind and body. The
way you feel about yourself and the surroundings when you wake up in the morning, your distinct ability to deal with people
around you and effectively manage difficult situations without sweating a brow, to be on top of your game even in adversity.
So rather than saying “what’s the problem?” It’s really about what’s going well
We live in a society that glorifies multi tasking and excelling at everything that we do. This creates a lot of pressure and
unnecessary stress which might cause health issues like anxiety and depression. Life is imperfect and it is absolutely perfect
to be imperfect. And when we accept this fact and are aware of who we are, we have taken the first step towards our mental
wellbeing. Good mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is
much more than being free of depression, anxiety, or other psychological issues. Rather than the absence of mental illness,
mental health refers to the presence of positive characteristics.
Mental health can be boosted by six possible ways
1. Keeping a positive outlook: There is credible research that points to the health benefits of positivity, including an
enhanced immune system, better coping skills, and an increased life span. To be more positive assume the best is going to
happen, instead of the worst. To do this, identify any negative self-talk that runs through your head and make a conscious
effort to look at it in a positive light.
2. In this age of virtual world, we have forgotten to meet our friends and relatives personally it is important to meet
them face to face.
3. When you feel good to do things do them just don’t give it a second thought go ahead with it. For example go to a
funny movie, walk on the beach , listen music ,read a book, meet friends.
4. Think about the beautiful things you have around and things you are grateful for.
5. Relaxation techniques like Yoga, mindfulness meditation, deep breathing or even a spa for that matter would help
you relieve any stress.
6. Find your inner circle of acceptance: When it comes to the individuals we spend time with, we should seek those who
accept us as we are. A strong support system is absolutely essential when prioritizing mental health particularly for those
who have struggled with mental wellbeing in the past. So surround yourself with affection when possible in order to thrive.
7. Consult the experts: In our society, consulting a psychologist or a psychiatrist is still considered taboo. But it really is
very simple. Sometimes we just need to communicate with someone who understands the working of mind and brain better
than us. It is very normal and if taken in the right spirit will result in supremely positive outcomes. There are also other experts
such as healers, energy workers, life coaches and so on. You just need to be aware of the need of the hour and should not
hesitate to consult the right person because sometimes a little help with someone asking a right question, guiding towards
a right choice or just hearing you out might change everything for better.
We are so surrounded by things around us that we generally ignore the emotional messages that actually tell us something
is wrong and we just tend to distract them by acquiring various habits which are even more harmful to our body. We bottle
things up thinking that no one is noticing us. But it is supremely important to be aware. If you aren’t waking up fresh and
raring to go for the day ahead, it is time to take that one small step- to incorporate people and things in your life which bring
happiness to your soul.
As someone has rightly said, you are worth finding, worth knowing, worth loving”. Don’t ignore your mental health today or
it will be a problem tomorrow.
Ekta Wasan
(Editor)
Content
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Life goes on Timeless Heirlooms Hand Painted Pitaara
-by Rinku Tandon -by Krishaa Ghanasingh -by Megha & Shikha
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Conscious you and The Stormy Session Hair Trends
Conscious kids 13 -by Krishya Rohra
-by Naina Parekh
-by Sonalli Guptaa
17 18 20
Summer Ready Fashion Sirkus My Path to Prajñā
-by Nikita Kaur Sahani -by Pooja Dhanda -by Leena Prabhoo
21 by Namrata Talreja 23
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Moon & Your Mind It’s Not You!! It’s The Conception Florale
-by Kaartik Gor Chemicals Talking!!
by Namrata Puri
TUS Member’s
Event pictures
24 26 Events 28
Slovenia in a goodie bag! TUS Mumbai Diaries TUS Member’s
by Reshma Mehta
Women’s Day
Articles
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TUS Talks with It’s never too late to start Women’s Day 44
something you love doing!
Ekta Wasan by Rebecca Dewan
life lessons
rinku tandon
LIFE
GOES ON
ife cannot be defined in words, it will just run over you, or when this life doesn’t
has deep meaning and has different make sense in a minute, the ride goes on.
perception for everyone depending This life will continue; GOD uses problems to
upon their circumstances and inspect you. People are like tea-bags. If you
Lsituations, but LIFE GOES ON. Life is want to know what’s inside them, just drop
a combination of good and bad times, none them in hot water. Life has not been a bed
of these lasts forever, it’s an individual’s ability of roses for all. The adage “Uneasy lays the
to believe that good things are coming up head that wears the crown “has been rightly
ahead. If you are able to see hope even in the used for people, who are successful and are
darkest hour of life, no one can stop you from enjoying power and authority.
deriving your life towards happiness again.
To sum up, life is beautiful just as roses but
Life is like a playground where every activity it has challenges which are like thorns and
is performed by thoughts. If they are have to be faced and overcome by all. Those
positive, you are likely to be successful and who accept these challenges and succeed,
if they are negative then you have to face are the ones, who know how to live life in
difficulties ahead. ‘LIFE GOES ON’ quote says its true sense. Thus enjoy life but also be
that whatever we believe and develop in our prepared to bear the pricks of pain. You can
thoughts is the real reflection what life will choose to enter ‘LET GO ‘OR “HOLD ON “, but
present us ahead, collect positive thoughts ‘LIFE GOES ON’.
in your mind and work hard to achieve your People change, feelings fade, things go
goals, life has lot of gifts ahead for you.
wrong, memories remain but LIFE GOES
In spite of all knolls and dells, all hills and valleys, ONNNNN…….
ups and downs in life LIFE GOES ON. Everything
becomes simple when you have zeal to do
something and your energies accumulated in
right direction. Sometimes you have to accept
the fact that certain things will never go back to
how it used to be. ‘LIFE GOES ON’. It’s never nice
to lose someone close to you, unfortunately,
‘LIFE GOES ON’ and we have to make peace
with it and move on.
“MORNING WILL COME, IT HAS NO CHOICE “.
Everyone must have had various setbacks,
some kind of hang-ups, bitterness, betrayal,
various other issues and dreadful instances
in their lives but all these setbacks cannot
cloud one’s happiness forever. Still ‘LIFE GOES
ON’. Even if there are these times that this life
by Rinku Tandon
8 • April 2017 • www.theupperstoryy.com
jewelry
krishaa ghanasingh
TIMELESS HEIRLOOMS
A Bridal Story attention to detail. Expect nothing less than
opulent creations best suited for a queen!
he luxury label - Ghanasingh BE Crafted with round brilliant diamonds,
TRUE crafts versatile statement Burmese rubies, Zambian emeralds and
bridal neck pieces ideal for this
wedding season! These straight
Tline, classic sets have been
imagined for versatile brides-to-be who are
looking for coordinated jewelry pieces that
can not only be worn across their range of
bridal functions like the Engagement or
Sangeet, but even years later at an intimate
anniversary celebration
The compendium in the ‘Timeless
Heirlooms’ collection comprises of layered
raani haars, bridal diamond chokers and
carat sized solitaire sets in exuberant South African uncut diamonds; each piece
silhouettes, suitable for various occasions has its own story to tell! The jewelry redefines
and functions. Ideal as heirlooms, these can grandeur with classic and timeless lines of
also be handed down and worn over the large diamonds and colored gemstones
years owing to their timeless aesthetics and assembled in unique designs. Moreover,
the fine jewelry label’s c o - ordinated jewelry
sets are bound to add charm and elegance
to every bride’s trousseau.
This bridal ensemble is an extension of the
same belief where every jewel is a one of a
kind masterpiece yet is deeply rooted to the
Indian culture.
by Krishaa Ghanasingh
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pitaara
megha & shikha
The Story
Behind Megha
& Shikha’s
s children, Megha & Shikha
were intrigued by their
grandmother’s artistically
decorated ‘secret’ suitcases
Aat their Marwari household.
Affectionately referred to as ‘Pitaara’ by
their grandmother, the trusty iron trunks
were used to store warm clothes, heirloom
lehengas and vintage jewelry. Megha and
her elder sister, Shikha, loved rummaging
through each of them, to find some of the
most beautiful vintage antiques inside.
“I have been very fond of pitaaras since I
Out of sight, out of mind, right? Wrong. What if you found efficient storage that is quirky was a child. Tucked away into the corners
and kitsch and looks great? Welcome to Pitaara Handmade– started by Megha and Shikha, of the house, they were mysterious things
the Sister Duo – the business retails hand painted, vintage trunks that store everything from that intrigued us. Each was not just an
exquisite wedding jewelry to heirloom sarees.
item of storage but carried culture and
memories passed on from generation to
generation,” Shikha says.
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pitaara
megha & shikha
Hand-painted
Pitaara
pout and flower motifs. The red ‘Vintage Car’
Pitaara and the ‘Tring Tring’ pitaara are often
chosen as wedding favors and gifts. These
When Megha got married, she decided recommendation and Megha & Shikha usually come in medium (20 inches) and
to take her wedding trousseau and a few had strangers calling them up for custom large sizes (26 inches) and are a great mix of
of these prized possessions home to her trunks before their store was even officially pop culture and tradition.
husband’s home in Mumbai. “I took three launched! They now also cater to a celebrity Megha & Shikha are currently overwhelmed
of my mother’s trousseau trunks along with clientele. “I think people liked them because by the response to their storage pieces and
me. I created floral patterns on them, painted they come across as a stylish, multipurpose want to promote their business abroad,
them and even quilted them to make them décor item that could be easily customized to “We want to go international and make
look kitschy yet modern. Suddenly, everyone suit their tastes. I remember, we had planned people aware about beautiful Indian
from my friends to my in-laws wanted not to launch the store in October this year, but aesthetics through our products.”
just one, but all!” She laughs. to our utter delight, even the sample pieces
were sold out!” You can buy all of Pitaara Handmade’s
After repeated entreaties from her friends products and browse through their
and family, the Sister Duo started Pitaara Pitaara Handmade’s wedding collection is collection at:
Handmade- a hand painted, vintage inspired a wonderful assortment of bright yellow,
trunk store that celebrated tradition with a red, ivory, pink and mint green trunks that Facebook page- Pitaara.Handmade
nod to contemporary aesthetics, to make it double up as décor and are perfect for Instagram page Pitaara.Handmade
more accessible to her clients. Unique and brides and grooms who like to experiment
eye catching, appreciation for the trunks with style. One of the most popular trunks Website: www.pitaarahandmade.com/
quickly snowballed into word-of-mouth is the ‘Pout Lady’ pitaara which features a Email:[email protected],
face of a curly- haired woman with a pink [email protected]
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life lessons
sonalli guptaa
&
Conscious you
Conscious
kids
very time we judge and compare Besides, on what basis does one even judge with their body, eg: when they are eating.
a child, we step further away from “behavior” to be fully present in their bodies and know
consciousness and awareness. Who is the one who ticks mark, what’s good when they are full. What food agree with them
When we try to “control” their ,what’s bad? What’s right, what’s wrong? and be so fully tuned in that they stop creating
Egrowth and upbringing, for the sake sickness and diseases. Do not feed them like it
of their “future and betterment”( that’s how It’s only us. It’s only from our POV’S (points of is your body, they are an individual.
we all justify it in our heads) view) based entirely and sometimes totally A conscious child would be the one who does
on others, which we align and agree to
Are we being us? Or, doing exactly what make it our own, that, we judge, condemn, not judge another, nor compares, but knows
was handed down to us? Either by our own negate out our very own kids. she/he is a contribution to this planet and this
parents or relatives or society at large??? life and is kind and caring towards it and the
And how kind is that to them? people around.A conscious child is instinctive
We wouldn’t agree, coz we all would love and can create his or her own life. Do not
to believe we are different, our kids are Are you truly being a conscious parent? take that away from them by controlling their
different and so much has changed since Are you truly being present with them? choices, that is the essence of their being and
we were kids etc.
Are you aware of them as an Individual a part of the life they have chosen to come
Is that the truth? Or it is actually far from it? and be a part of as an individual. In the end,
being? and who they truly are?
How many times have u given into the rat race “consciousness includes everything and would it matter if your child does not follow
and compared your own child? May not be in judges nothing”- Gary Douglas a family tradition, or does not like mango ice
front of a crowd, (thank god we learnt how that cream just like you do?
felt , courtesy our own up bringing) but most Consciousness is when you are being you, Or that he/she is a happy child, making their
certainly in all the time we spend together with when you are fully present and aware of own choices, able to stay centered, and is
them? The “let’s spend time alone” times? The yourself, your body, your life. and that’s how conscious and aware?
“sit down” times? The “let’s talk” times? we raise conscious kids.
What are you choosing?
And how much do we devalue and judge To be fully aware of everything around
and compare our own children? All to fit them, and be present in their life.
into what? A conscious child would be so present and
All the schools, the classes, the tuitions, the aware, they would know when the situation
sports, the creative. Everything we “want” is not right for them, when they can sense
our kids to excel at, because, OMG they will danger and act upon it. eg: when they are
be left behind? around people, or crowded places, or when
they refuse to go to a particular aunt or uncles
Or, they have to have an overall personality?
house, there is something they are aware of.
Or, they won’t grow up to be “the next big and uncomfortable with. Listen to your child.
thing on this planet earth?? “
A conscious child is someone who is in touch by Sonalli Guptaa
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inspiring story
Naina Parekh
THE STORMY
SESSION
Taking the elevator down I was lost, not really understanding how do I gather my
haywire mind. The time was 6pm and 4 hours of the brainstorming counselling
with the sex workers was the most herculean session of my life. The word ‘LUXURY’
started detesting so much that the bag in my hand I just shoved it as soon as I
tried to wriggle in my car. Though I was all alone I felt clustered. These young girls
aged 19-22 who posed as the sex workers changed so many perceptions of me.
These two days along with my three associates four hours each left me gasping
most of the time. Eight beautiful well mannered ladies sitting in front of us looked
nothing less than us in any aspects and any new entity entering that room would
never be able to understand their profession.
Well the volley of questions, answers, conflicts, debates and candidness there
always used to be a time when I would step back and go into a terror of thoughts.
Well the story about my experience can go on and on.
We four friends had decided to offer them jobs in range of 30/45 k for three
months after which they could continue on their wish so that there is a surety
of their expenses taken care, but to our surprises that was not at all their type
of remuneration as they earned much more and that by just working few
hours a day. Well out of respect two of them did say that they join our offices
but I am sure it was just to let not our spirits go down.
Here these girls we went to counsel we thought we bring up their esteem
but they were too confident or at least they portrayed so. I just shared a
conversation which I totally did not know how and what to react.
Amidst the conversation during counselling I asked one of them that
doesn’t it hurt them mentally or physically when they are performing
the act without their wish and here came the most unexpected answer
“ I treat this as a MEDITATION wherein my body and my soul doesn’t
interfere with each other also it’s not necessary to mix physical and
mental status”
Well though I behaved very strong at that point of time I internally had no
qualms of further talks.We behaved uptight and tried to make them see light
through PPT and also talks by a gynaecologist where we offered to support 100
free checkups of their family and friend.
To come to the crux so many outlooks are different, so many perceptions are half
baked. But we need to join hands and not get boggled down and even if by any
chance one life changes we have done our bit.To try and not succeed is better
than assuming than not trying at all
by Naina Parekh
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hair trends
krishya rohra
Hair
Trends
New hair trends are on the horizon in 2017. Whether it’s a blunt fringe, short layers, dip dye, balayage or a whole new shade of darker hair
the new year brings with itself the opportunity to test out the most coveted hairstyles and hair trends flaunted by celebrities or just the girl
next door.
However, most of the popular hair color trends of 2017 are extensions of already existing trends. The most popular ones undoubtedly are:
Balayage balayage is that it’s low maintenance. You pull off the craziest and most stunning rose
A hair coloring technique that continues can go months without a salon visit to top gold trend.
to grow in popularity. Instead of classic foil it up.
highlights, balayage is color applied straight Golden Bronde
from a board onto the hair creating natural, In some lighting it’s blonde. In others it’s
sun-kissed looking highs and lows giving golden brown. This transformative hair
the hair a beautiful dimension.
color trend is called golden bronde—and
Ombré it’s the perfect warm-toned hair color that
An ombré gives light and shade to the hair. can be adjusted to work on all skin tones.
The idea is to see a seamless, gradual color So if you’ve never considered going blonde
change from darker to lighter. before, maybe this is your year.
It is a much more edgy look. Two toned Just like shopping for the perfect foundation,
coloring. Imagine dipping the ends of your choosing a hair colour that complements
hair into a pot of paint.
your skin tone is detrimental to your look.
There is an updated and punchier version Cinnamon, chestnut brown, auburn and
of Balayage, new forms of metallic hair and mocha are just a handful of stunning tones
specific shades of darker natural hair colors to try if you want to enhance a warm olive
in store for this year. The good thing about complexion - because not everyone can
by Krishya Rohra
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hair trends
krishya rohra
Top Hairstyles
for 2017
01 Centre Parted – 02
Super Sleek
Bring out your flat iron—straight, shiny, and
center-parted hair is one of the biggest trends
for 2017. But this style only works if your hair
looks healthy—not fried. Be sure to mist a heat
protectant through your hair before touching it
with a straightener.
Slick your hair all the way up. The high ponytail 03 Ultra-long hair extensions are the thing
Long Hair
The High Pony
adds both an elegance and ease to every to wear. We’ve seen them on Deepika
Padukone in recent months, and the
ensemble. The tighter you secure it, the more trend is poised to make it bigger as the
lifted your face looks. year unfolds.
04 05 The Hair Flip
Bring out your flat iron—straight, shiny, and
center-parted hair is one of the biggest trends
for 2017. But this style only works if your hair
looks healthy—not fried. Be sure to mist a heat
protectant through your hair before touching it
with a straightener.
06
Flat Waves Grown out Bangs
Neither beachy nor bouncy, flat iron The shag was the surprising hit haircut in 2016. But those
waves are doing the rounds. These waves layers and bangs have to grow out sometime. In 2017, we’ll
are created with a straightener, are more see the beautiful result of that. With hair that hits just past
subtle and look absolutely natural. the shoulders and bangs that are long enough to be split
down the middle, the grown-out shag is the haircut to
keep an eye on this year.
by Krishya Rohra
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Hair
hair care
anjali shere
care & tips
any people believe that it’s an old wives’ tale that you lose more hair during
the summer according to Dr Anjali Shere that’s true.While we all experience
some amount of hair loss on a daily basis, you might start noticing a few
extra hairs clogging up your hair brush (or shower drain) around this time of
Myear. “Seasonal hair loss is actually a thing,” “Research suggests that women
have slightly higher rates of telogen during summer. Telogen is known as a resting phase for
the hair follicle, which means that the hair is extra prone to shedding and falling out.”
When hair is subjected to more extreme weather, as much as 70 percent of strands can
prematurely enter this resting phase, leading to more hair fall than usual, she says. “This
would explain why many women experience this heightened hair loss typically in July when
it really starts to heat up outside, and I see it often as well in later autumn.”, Says Dr. Anjali
Shere MD, Dermatologist.
Typically, though, seasonal hair loss isn’t a cause for concern. She says that “As hair falls out,
hair regrowth is occurring as well. As long as you are not noticing actual balding or thinning
to your hair, new hair will regrow and your hair will be fine but incase it doesn’t there are few
tips to beat the heat this summer.”
Use a scarf or hat to cover your head when you’re out in the sun. Not only does this provide
extra protection, but it also helps your scalp to retain moisture. A hat reduces damage
caused by wind, especially if your hair is prone to tangling.
Try to blow-dry your hair as little as possible. It is already exposed to a significant amount of
heat on a daily basis in the summer, and it will probably air-dry quickly anyways, so give the
blow dryer a break and go au naturel if you can. Avoid flat-irons, too, as they will do further
damage to already-dry hair. Plus, a sleek hairstyle only makes that frizz stand out more.
While the sun is drying out your hair, make sure you help restore some moisture and life in it
by using a rinse-out conditioner. Get one that suits your hair type and texture
Summers already dries your hair out and causes damage to them. So make sure you go easy
on any chemical hair treatments during this period. Avoid too much coloring whether at
the spa or home.
One quick way to add some protection is to run your hands lightly through your hair after
applying sunscreen to your body.
Coconut oil is good at penetrating the hair shaft. Shampoo hair as usual, then work in oil
from ends to roots. Rinse, then condition as usual. Your hair should feel moisturized
afterward, but not greasy.
Avoid pulling anything through your hair when it’s wet, since that’s when it’s most
susceptible to breaking. Wide-tooth combs are most gentle for untangling hair, as
brushes can pull and tear when they snag strands.
If you’re unsure whether you’re using the correct methods, simply contact us at
+919222012105 or visit http://hairscience-robotichairtransplant.com
by Dr. Anjali Shere
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summer ready
nikita kaur sahani
Be Summer Ready
Summer is full of wonderful things, but • A drop of foundation if required for full natural glow.
melting makeup, smeared eyeliner and coverage. • Apply a good lip pencils with a pretty
super sticky lipstick are not amongst them. • Then apply a compact covering your lip shade like pinks.
There are some useful tips for keeping neck and back. and ears also.
make-up looking fresh and pretty, even • Mauves, Peach, Nude shades.
when the weather is working against you. • Define your eyebrows in a dark brown • With This you are done with your
shade. summer look pretty and fresh.
Firstly, we have different types of skin,
normal, oily, dry, and combination skin, it’s • EYES – go for subtle shades like peaches,
very important to know our skin types. pinks, mauves, pastel blues and greens,
as eye shades or eye pencils.
In the category, Normal to Dry skin, the
makeup stays well in summers but with • You can avoid an eyeliner in black and
oily to combination skin the makeup hardly use other colors like blues greens, greys.
stays in your skin.
• Just for dramatic look you can add on
For every skin types there are different false eyelashes with two three coats of
applications to enhance your face and mascara.
groom your personality.
• Blusher – Apply a blusher on your
• Always apply an oil free sunblock gel or a cheeks with a slight containing, in
moisturizer on your face neck and back. peach / pink / or Nude colors.
• A concealer one to two shades lighter • (No need to add a shimmers)
than your skin tone (one shade fairer)
• Keep as natural as you can with a by Nikita Kaur Sahani
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fashion sirkus
pooja dhanda
FASHION SIRKUS
80’s Is Back:
Fashion-wise the 80’s have made a massive return. These are some trends we decoded that are here to stay.
Velvet: Jumpsuits:
Velvet is the surprise trend of the season. It has popped up here Jumpsuits from 80’s trend are back
and there from sharply tailored numbers gowns. It is sure to make
you the coolest woman at the party. A velvet jacket with matching
trousers can look very elegant or dress it down with a T-Shirt
Global Runway Trends
that caught our attention:
We take a look at the top trends that created a splash at the International Fashion Week
Bell Slevees: Vintage Puffs:
The 70’s bell-sleeve fever has spread like Puff sleeves are back. They too are a blast
wild fire. From billowing to three quarter from the past and have been made popular
length, tube-shaped, to elastic wrists with by TV shows like Downtown Abbey
cinched elbows, these are fun and perky.
The New LBD (The Night Suit):
The night-suit looks like it’s replacing the
little black dress and its accepted. Gucci,
Dolce & Gabbana and most designers have
been showing them for men and women.
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fashion sirkus
pooja dhanda
Bright Neon:
Bold and dazzling neon fabrics and designs
are back. Not just as detailing but also as the
base colour of creations and they look glam.
Purple Reigns:
Every shade of purple in every design has
struck the runways. It’s a welcome blast of
high gloss in a sea of navy and black
Wild Things:
Red hot accessories and cat prints rule the urban jungle
Metallics Are Back:
Shine on to rule the party scene. These glam shiny designs are sure to be the hot sensation this season
by Pooja Dhanda
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my path to prajna
My Path to
leena prabhoo
Prajñā
5 Steps to Maximize your Emotional maximized SQ. A macro view needs to be
and Spiritual Quotient (MES-Q) © developed to appreciate the fact that we
are all interconnected by invisible strings,
The Study of Human behavior, from a strings which are stronger than any a
psychologist’s point of view, has been human can comprehend.
correlated with the workings of the Cosmic MPTP takes you on a 5 steps journey
Universe to bring out the hidden connect towards self-discovery and enlightenment.
between our emotions, thought processes, With each step, you come closer towards
beliefs, overt actions and outcomes of our finding out who you are, where you have
decisions and actions. MPTP (My Path To come from, the purpose of your Life, reasons
Prajna) opens the eyes of readers to view for your failures and successes, why you are
Life with a 360 degrees’ perspective. It born in your family, why you meet people
highlights the undeniable link between all you do, and, where you go from here.
life forms with the scientifically unknown
energies existing in this Universe. As each step takes you further up the Path
on your personal quest, you will become
MPTP cuts through the maze and pinpoints comfortable in your skin, you will learn to
the basics one requires to have a happy, effectively deal with your past, present
stress free and wholesome life with family, and future challenges, eliminate excess
friends and colleagues. MPTP is not just emotional baggage within your Soul, soon
a self help book. It is a Life process book, sense your mental boundaries dissolving
which one can refer from time to time, and opening up a whole new connection
to tackle challenging situations in Life or with the outer world.
simply derive maximum benefit from what
Life is already offering. You will realize that there is a definite
“Formula of Life” (FOL) unique to each
A lot of research has been done to highlight human being. Unraveling this FOL will
the importance of Intelligence and give a direction in which you need to
Emotional Quotient to improve productivity go or make sense of why you are going
in the corporate world. However, non- in a particular direction. To unravel your
cognizance of the importance of Spirituality “FOL,” it is essentially an individual journey
(which is different from religion) in the work through the deep recesses of your own
culture and human relations, has given rise mind, venture into hitherto unexplored
to fragmentation of humanity. and unchartered territories and unravel the
The importance of Spiritual Quotient (SQ) is mysteries of your Life.
slowly creeping into the psyche of corporate
and social world. Why should something
considered as anathema until now, get
noticed as an important component to
human productivity? What is Spirituality
anyway? What bearing does it have on us
in our day today lives? What place does the
incorporeal have in the corporate world?
Can Spirituality bind families, communities
and nations? Are we talking of God and
religion when we talk about SQ? Can SQ
operate independently of EQ and IQ?
A clear grasp of the “workings” of the
Cosmic Universe is essential to have a
broader perspective towards ‘Life” and its
interplay with all things around you through
by Leena Prabhoo
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moon & your mind
kaartik gor
Moon &
Your Mind of perspective rather than depending on
anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medication.
Tips from Kaartik Gor Global to strengthen
Are you struggling with emotional issues If you have an afflicted Moon, then that’s your mind: -
and don’t know how to handle them? the biggest challenge for you, as that would 1) Stay hydrated – Drink lots of water to
make you rather fickle minded - causing
Are your negative or depressed thoughts you to have commitment issues whether it ensure you are not emotionally low (60% of
affecting your everyday life? human body is water)
be in relationships or your work life.
As the saying goes “it’s all in mind”. Our mind The 10th house from our Moon is important 2) Swim – Two days a week is ideal, either
is most probably our biggest strength, and to know about, as it denotes the activity early morning or after 6 PM, these are the
also our biggest weakness. times when Moon is strong J
that would the best way for us to de-stress
Hence it’s important to understand what in a stressful situation. 3) Singing – This is the most natural way to
affects our mind and our thoughts and make your moon strong and condition your
understand how we could condition For example, if your Moon is in Gemini, then mind to think positively.
ourselves to think more positively. a walk on the beach or going swimming
would work wonders for you as the 10th
We all go through our share of mood sign from Gemini is Pisces, which rules
swings, depressed moments, and in very oceans.
extreme cases, suicidal tendencies.
Another example - if you have your Moon
All these states of your mind are dependent in Taurus, then the mountains (whether
on how strong or weak your individual it be a trip to the mountains or a scenic
moon is, as the Moon controls our mental poster to look at) are where you will find the
state. solution to calm your mind as the 10th sign
from Taurus is Aquarius, which rules the hills
The stronger your mind, the better chance
you have of handling emotional problems and mountains.
that come your way. So do you experience emotional issues,
over sensitivity, a confused mental state or
The biggest challenge for us in our daily
lives is that the Moon is the fastest moving serious depression?
planet, and transits a sign every third day If so, then it’s time to seek help with
thus causing us to change our mind in conditioning your mind through a change
situations. by Kaartik Gor
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chemical talking
namrata talreja
It’s Not
You!!
It’s The
Chemicals
Talking!!
these levels, it is repairable. There is a need
to identify the problem and then take
All of us have different chemical equations Similarly on a daily basis it’s not you, it’s the action to rectify it.
inside our system. chemicals talking!!
“There will be up ’s,
Meaning different hormonal levels, different Now everyone is born with a certain
levels of serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, etc. chemical composition. Either one could be There will be down’s,
born with a very good balance of all that’s
That’s why no two people are the same. needed to be happy. Or sometimes people And let the grumpy fluid drain down…”
People have different personalities and are born with extremely low levels of happy
different attitudes. Each person’s way of chemicals.
looking at things is different too.
Having said that, what one experiences
Some people are more optimistic, higher
on energy levels, more talkative, more and goes through in life has a major
friendly and more jovial, in general. While impact on the level of these chemicals.
some are a bit more reserved, not overly Good incidents, successful business, steady
optimistic, more realistic, taking things a bit income, compatible partner, great exercise
too seriously. routine, good everyday routine, happy
moments, sad accidents, technology usage,
Thanks to the different chemical time spent outdoors, vacations, disease,
compositions that exist inside us, we equation with loved ones, children, healthy
behave in a certain manner. So basically it’s food and drink habits, a healthy sex life,
like, when you’ve had too much to drink, absolutely everything has an impact on
people excuse most of what you say, by these chemicals.
thinking it’s not you, it’s the alcohol talking!!
The good news is whatever imbalance in
by Namrata Talreja
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conception florale
namrata puri
CONCEPTION
FLORALE
Every nation has its favourite flower. We see How did your venture Flowers By design and packaging. We make sure that
their effusive use in prayers and weddings, our floral design and packaging are simple,
and when we receive an exotic bouquet, its Design happened? elegant and chic. Utmost importance
splendour overwhelms us. There is so much The flowers by Design store opened in Juhu is given to the customers specific
beauty in flowers that many a poet has tried (Mumbai). It was initially started to cater to requirements and budget, due to which we
to capture their glory. Namrata Puri loves a ruche clientele who knew the value of continue to cater to some of the most well
flowers, so she did a professional course in gifting an exquisitely prepared arrangement established industrial house, MNCs, banks
UK and decided to launch her floral venture, of flowers to convey their emotions for a and other commercial enterprises.
Flowers By Design. special occasion. Out USP is in our unique
presentation, bearing in mind the budget Where are the flowers and
What attracted you to this floral and most importantly customer satisfaction.
business? We have been in this business for over a decorative packaging materials
Flowers and gardens have always fasclnated decade due to the immense faith that our sourced from?
me right from my childhood. My passion for clients have in our quality and products. It is We source most of our flowers and
flowers had me enrolling for a short term because of this unstinted support from our decorative packaging material locally and
professional course in London in 2002. clients that we have successfully diversified our exotic range comes from various parts
into corporate events, floral home decors, of the world such as France, UK, Thailand,
It was inspiring to see how flowers were corporate gifting and packaging for and many other places.
such an integral part of people living special occasions, particularly festivals, and
there, be it growing them in their backyard wedding trousseaus. Where do you get your inspiration
or purchasing them from local vendors. from?
They would lay utmost importance on the What sets Flowers By Design apart Being in such a creative field of work,
packaging of flowers as it conveyed the from its competitors? everything in nature is a sources of
feelings of the sender. Upon my return It is our creativity, passion, innovation and, inspiration. It could be the colours in a bird’s
of India, I realized that there were very of course, quality that gives us an edge over feathers or even a small insect like a ladybug
few florists who laid emphasis on the our competitions. I believe that because of has inspired me to create an accessory for
presentation, quality of the flowers, or the our personal involvement, supervision and a flower arrangement. It is this fascination
way bouquets could be designed. Very few a keen eye for detail, our customers have with nature that keeps inspiring me.
people considered flowers as an option placed their faith in us. We keep ourselves
while gifting. updated with the latest trends in floral by Namrata Puri
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Slovenia
reshma metha
Slovenia in a goodie bag!
Old world charm, with a slow-paced progress, Slovenia is safely nestled between the biggies of Europe, enjoying a strategic location in
the European continent (once a part of former Yugoslavia). Couldn’t wait to see this little “wonder package” steeped in history, keeping its
ethnographic features intact!
Lake Bled is the epitome of natural beauty
with its glacial emerald green waters that
beckon you to gape endlessly, mesmerizing
you. Surrounded by the snow dusted Julian
Alps, a tiny island in the center and a 1000
years old castle perched on a nearby cliff
completes the setting of a postcard.
What more could one want whilst eating
the famous scrumptious, “Kremsnita” (Bled
Cream Cake) beside the lake at one of the
cute lakeside cafes?
My exploration started with Lake Bled
Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Well, bled isn’t complete without a hike in the the Triglav
national park — “Slovenians pride”. As the tradition goes,
you wouldn’t be called a true Slovenian if you haven’t
climbed the Mt. Triglav! (I wouldn’t dare, never mind
being called a Slovenian at that!)
A drive through the park which houses the serene Lake Bohinj is worth a photo
stop (Time stands still here, and so does the lake)
Just as nearby is Vogel Ski Resort accessible by a glass bubble cable car which
deports you to a sight of skiers in full throttle.
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Slovenia
reshma mehta
Satiating my thirst with Laska and Union their local beers,
and my hunger at Gostišče Erlah (Cafe De Degustation)
on my way back to lake Bled, I rejoiced in my day well
spent.
Piran, Slovenia
Waving a goodbye to bled and welcoming myself to the eclectic town of
Ljubljana, designed by the local architect Jose plecnik, I take a walking tour in
Stare Mesto (old town).
Being a car free zone, I pass through a treasure trove of varied architecture
(Ljubljana castle, dragon bridge, triple bridge etc.) ending the glorious history
lesson with their vintage white of the region, Goriska Brda.
In around Ljubljana there is plenty to see, one being the Karst region famed
for its 2 million cave system, the Postonja caves, which leave you spellbound!
A fairy tale land created by various natural art forms of limestone stalactites
and stalagmites taking you through a maze of passageways, crevices and
caverns.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
So now my want of seaside zeal takes me to Slovenia’s Adriatic coastline,
where a tiny medieval village of Piran lies, with its charming seaside cafes and
sun kissed rocky beaches.
With the unending deep blue of the Adriatic bringing in a breeze of fresh air.
Sadly though, enriched with a heavy heart I must bid adieu to this pretty
bundle of joy.
“The idea of luxury travel for me is more about the experience rather than
just the appearance, being able to fuel your needs in their entirety, the
appreciation for the finer things in life tempered with the hidden gems of
a destinations local culture, enrichment, authenticity and exclusivity! We at
Re-Meh do our best to fulfill our clients’ needs in the quickest possible time
Welcome to curated luxury travel.”
Log on to www.re-meh.com for more such experiences.
by Reshma Mehta
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TUS Event
mumbai diaries feb ’17
d i a r i e s
Much ADO About Everything
with Diana Mather
The Upper Storyy’s
2 event at Sahara Star on
nd
02/02/2017
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TUS Event
mumbai diaries feb ’17
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TUS Member’s
events
Gathering The Upper Storyy’s Gliteratti
Chef Rakhee and Malaika Arora at the Chef Rakhee with Chef Vicky Ratnani at Chef Rakhee with Kunal Vijayakar -
launch of Palae Culinary Academy PCA launch Instagrammable wall at PCA launch
TUNA London- A 10km charity cycle ride Showcasing Makeup at The Luxury Festival Delhi - Gurpreet Ghura
in Mumbai- Aarti Virwani
Hawaiaan Night at Merceds Benz - Salome Sathaye MUA - Gurpreet Ghura @The Luxury EVENT, Delhi In Association with
SMILE foundation
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TUS Member’s
events
Rebecca Dewan interacting with press about her launch of new
collection
Suman Manik, Rebecca Dewan, Mandira Bedi, Krina Roheraand
Subiya Dewan posing in Rebecca Dewan’s latest collection- Exotic
Paradise
Rebecca Dewan with Ellie Avram posing for her latest collection- The beatiful Vinisha Tulsiani,co-founder at Anaqa, donning a
Exotic Paradise special piece from the store!!
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TUS Member’s
events
Car Painting at BMW- Salome Sathaye A little party killed nobody women’s
day 2017 by Lavina Khanna
Shruti Tejwani with Zarin Khan
Curated an event for Ace Designer Rebecca Makeup for all the top models for Swapnil
Dewan-Suman Manik Shinde fashion show at Playboy Club - Neha
Oberoi
Photographer Shruti Tejwani with Irrfan
Khan
The Anaqa Store- a shining spectacle that stands apart in Colaba’s glittering evenings
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TUS Member’s
events
Archana Kochhar Trunk Show-Suman Manik Holi invasion by BCL - Fiesta Glam by Tamanna Phewani
Hott Headz Salon & Spa - Gorgeous,that’s you,we believe it cause we know it! - Switty Sadrangani
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TUS talks
ekta wasan
TUS Talks is a platform where
women from different walks
of life come together to
share their stories, bond
with other women, inspire
others and have fun at the
same time.
The format of TUS
Talks involves a warm
conversational interview
hosted by Ekta Wasan with a
group of strong women.
The idea is to provide a
non judgmental positive
environment which helps us
reflect, radiate and shine.
Every woman has a story
and each story is beautiful.
With TUS Talks, these stories
are shared with the world.
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TUS talks
ekta wasan
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TUS Profiles
Archana Kochhar
C outurier Archana Kochhar has been showcasing her collection on national and
international runways for over a decade now. Having revolutionized the bridal arena
with her glamorous looks, Indian and contemporary silhouettes, and craftsmanship,
Archana has slowly carved a niche for herself.
Her global design sensibility is a perfect marriage between exquisite embroideries
and nouveau texturizing techniques, which are traditionally rooted, all of these in luscious color blocked
palettes.
From prêt to couture, ranging from innovatively styled and draped lehengas, saris, gowns, anarkalis and
also luxe ready-to-wear ranges of tunics and kaftans. Archana Kochhar, customizes each creation with
zealous creativity and passion that is distinctively her own.
Being one of the most sought after designers for brides and bridesgrooms all over the world, Archana
Kochhar has been invited by Galleries L’fayette Paris to showcase her spectacular collections under her
label with international design houses like Kenzo, Christian Lacriox, Ungaro and Nina Ricci.
Leena Prabhoo
B orn and raised in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, Leena earned a Bachelor’s degree
in Psychology from Mumbai University and a Master of Education degree in Counseling
from Northeastern University, Boston, USA, 1990. She is certified in Psychometric Testing
and Soft Skill Training. In 1991, she founded the reputed LEENA PRABHOO WELLNESS
CENTRE in Mumbai, wherein she has counseled clients from all walks of life. Decades
of experience and her spiritual leaning culminated into her designing and evolving the
MES-Q methodology. MES-Q (Maximize your Emotional and Spiritual Quotient) allows individuals to
create breakthroughs in their lives and relationships in 5 steps, leading them towards the road to Prajna
(enlightenment). In 2000, she started a website www.write2god.com, which serves as a channel for
people to email their thoughts and feelings to their God.She is a painter, trekker and a globetrotter.
Namrata Talreja
N amrata comes from the first family of ready made garment manufacturers. Her grandfather
was the first person to launch ready made shirts in India. She was always very business
minded and never satisfied with staying at home mum. Not that there’s anything wrong
with it, just that after giving 13 years to family now it was time to venture out for her. She
spoke with her father and he encouraged her to go ahead with a new line of night suits
under her family brand of libertina. She started a year ago and now she’s finally ready to launch next
month. She studied business management in college which helped her a lot with the administrative
side of work.Sourcing and manufacturing was learnt from ground level up on the field.Taste of print
and fabric was given primary importance followed by great quality of fabric and workmanship. She’s
also very interested in real estate. She has a fascination for great buildings and beautiful houses. That’s
one other area her dad ventured out- construction. Once her night suit business is set she too would
like to be involved in a business that involves great houses and property. She is extremely interested in
politics too, a huge Modi fan and feel so great seeing history being made and her country changing and
transforming. She hopes someday she too can be a part of this change.
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TUS Profiles
Naina Parekh
N aina Parekh is currently working in her company as the innovation director which is an
industry manufacturing luggage and umbrellas company. She has done courses like :
Luxury brand management at Marangoni institute Milan. Strategy and marketing at London
School of Business, London. Image and styling at Conselle institute by Judith Rusband, Salt
Lake City US. She has authored a short story in the novel Awaken the Magic, which was launched by
the Vice President on this Women’s day. She has achieved an award by lion’s gold council for innovative
gold accessories. She is a lot into meditation and reading. To add to her persona, she has a strong set
of thinking and when she make decisions she doesn’t let them get diluted by other person’s views. She
takes onus of her victory or failure. Well to add she has just conducted rehabilitation sessions with my
couple of associates for sex workers and this was an outstanding enriching session
Nikita Kaur Sahani
N ikita Kaur is an experienced make-up artist with a very modern and a creative approach
towards make up. Though modern, she still has her roots firmly engrained in the Indian
culture and she loves to enhance the beauty of a woman. She has been into this field of
make-up since 15 years, as she started at a very young age, and when she started make-up
there were hardly any women in the make-up industry and she took it as a challenge. She’s
come a long way in this profession and its been a very interesting journey for her. She was motivated
by her father to pursue her dreams in this field of creativity and colors. As a child she was very fond
of artistry things. She has an in born talent of mixing colors to create beautiful hues. When she was in
college she opted for Fashion designing as a subject of interest at IITC academy. There she had a good
experience meeting different people like top designers, celebrities and well known male make up artist
like Mickey contractor, Bharat Doris, Jaywant etc. and so she got highly inspired by them. While working
on some international projects her seniors and faculty observed her creativity and her flair for make-up
and that is when she made up her mind and shifted her focus completely on make-up, giving lovely
makeovers to women and experimenting with different looks keeping her client’s preferences in her
mind. She has done lovely bridal makeovers. She also teaches personal make-up and conducts master
classroom self-grooming, styling and personality development. “She has nurtured her love for make-up
like her own Baby!”
Aarti Virwani
A arti Virwani is C.O.O and Head Designer at Tuna London Company. She studied
fashion designing at SNDT University Mumbai and was happy to use her skills
when her husband and she launched their active wear line called Tuna London
Company where they have brought forth an exciting line of #trackpants, tees,
jackets, sports bras etc. in a heady mix of fashion and fitness. At Tuna special
attention is given to fabrics and they use the best quality organic cotton, cotton lycra and cotton velvet.
Each garment is designed tested and approved by her keeping in mind utmost comfort and style for
our customers. It pleases her to be associated with fitness as she feels women especially Indian women
tend to neglect this aspect once they are busy in their routine lives. Tuna London Company is available
online and they hope to reach maximum number of Indian women initiating a happy and healthy
lifestyle through this endeavor.
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TUS Profiles
Deepa Rathod
D eepa started off as a housewife after marriage however I have always been creative
and interested in fashion and style since childhood. Initially, she used to only design
for her sister and her; slowly people started asking her about her creations that she
wore. Before she knew, she was taking orders and designing for her friends and friends
of friends. Although, it was just a hobby to her at that moment. There was a time when
handling housework and dealing with orders became very difficult, So she had stop designing but not
for herself. It was her daughter who encouraged and motivated her to start a business of her own and
her husband too. In 2016 she launched her brand SAJJAKAPOOR in sarees kurtis western outfits and did
one Exibition which was very successful and got loads of orders and compliments.
SajjaKapoor is the name from her ancestor’s family. It’s a blessing for her. So she thought of taking up
this name as her brand in clothing. It has its own unique royalness and this uniqueness she will carry
forward in her designing.
Pooja Dhanda
S he has done her schooling in an all girls school and then did my high school as
a science student. She applied to go to America to do her majors in finance and
entrepreneurship management and minors in psychology. She always have had an
eye to fashion and style.
While studying for her business degree she interned in top firms like the UBS Financial Services and
The New York Times Syndicate. She has also worked in the Indian embassy of New York. She did her BBA
and came back to Mumbai. She has worked in KPMG, one of the big four companies of the world in the
finance and tax sector.
She in the hearts of heart was in love with the fashion world. Hence she decided to blog on her favorite
topic and interest, which is fashion. It makes her happy and relieves her from all her stress. She has
named her blog Fashion Sirkus (circus) for the reason being; like fashion, the circus is also a public
spectacle that is colorful, vibrant and is comprised of a lot of acts, styles, practice and precision.
Priyanka Kalra
P riyanka Kalra is a jewelry designer and have a store in Bandra. She is creating designer
pieces, earrings, rings, bracelets sets since the past 10 years. Creating a unique piece is
their specialty. They create every piece in a unique manner. They believe in good quality
and unique designs.
They specialize in real diamond jewelry and cater to needs of client personally. They understand the
needs of every bride who wants to look unique and stand out on her special day, every piece of theirs is
created for a special you .Their inspiration is Art. Every jewelry piece is an Art of uniqueness. Every artist
is special in its own way. They look into the fineness of lines and curves of every piece. They don’t create
a piece until they are satisfied with it. Wearing a jewelry makes a woman feel special and they help you
in every way to bring in the best in you.
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TUS Profiles
Shivika Agarwal
S hivika Agarwal got married and shifted to Mumbai around 4 years back. As a
result of her keen interest in art, craft and fashion, she completed her Masters in
Fashion from the University of Creative Arts in Rochester, UK. Having interned in
UK with international designers like Hermoine de Paula and Jonathan Saunders
she got lots of practical knowledge in the field. On returning to Kolkata she
started her own brand called LOCK- Love of Crafts & Keeps with a friend.
After moving to Mumbai, she started her very own label “Test Fit” which specializes in contemporary
women’s wear.
Her work keeps her busy apart from that, she loves to meet new people, see new things, travel the
world, eat new food, learn new cultures etc. She love everything related to the field of art and design. It
gives her immense pleasure to see something innovative and new.
Namrata Puri
N amrata Puri loves flowers, so she did a professional course in UK and decided to launch her
floral venture, Flowers by Design. Flowers and gardens have always fascinated me right from
my childhood. My passion for flowers had me enrolling for a short term professional course
in London in 2002. Upon my return to India, I realized that there were very few florists who
laid emphasis on the presentation, quality of the flowers, or the way bouquets could be
designed. Very few people considered flowers as an option while gifting. The flowers by Design store
opened in Juhu (Mumbai). It was initially started to cater to a niche clientele who knew the value of
gifting an exquisitely prepared arrangement of flowers to convey their emotions for a special occasion.
Our USP is in our unique presentation, bearing in mind the budget and most importantly customer
satisfaction. We have been in this business for over a decade due to the immense faith that our clients
have in our quality and products. It is because of this unstinted support from our clients that we have
successfully diversified into corporate events, floral home decors, corporate gifting and packaging for
special occasions, particularly festivals, and wedding trousseaus.
Dr. Anjali Shere
D r Anjali Shere a trained MD Dermatologist from Mumbai, began by setting up her
first hair treatment clinic in 2004 at Bandra (W), Mumbai. Amongst one of the first
hair transplant specialist in India at the time, along with her focus on providing
international standard treatments and patient care she was quickly successful in
winning confidence of her customers. A patient and focused Dermatologist with
skills in providing preventive Hair care both to adults and children; Highly motivated individual with
vast experience in Hair Transplant; Proven expertise in developing corrective methods, controls and
procedures to improve Hair Development and overall growth; Excellent ability in conducting research
and survey to ensure standardization of hygiene procedures and processes to be conducive for the
individual; Has a creative approach to new campaigns; Has a strong interpersonal skills; Profound
communication skills both in oral and in writing. Have high magnitude with sense of creative, innovation
intuitive towards economy, clients, management and co-workers. Have excellent organizational
skills with a particular aptitude in time and multiple task management. Have a strong desire to grow
professionally and constantly ready to face the challenge. Dr.Anjali is actively in Hair Transplant field for
more than 10 years.
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TUS Profiles
Reshma Mehta
R eshma Mehta grew up in one of the posh areas of south Mumbai. Studying out of
green lawns school and a graduate of Jai-hind College. She always thought she had
the genes to become an entrepreneur! Her education ended out of NMIMS with a
diploma in business management with a course in travel and tourism alongside.
After a few business administrative jobs and marketing projects she decided to do
the best job in the world; taking care of her son! She always had the urge to travel and she found a
similar passion in her hubby. After a long hiatus, with avid research and passion she started planning
her family trips to various wonderful places in the world. She never missed an opportunity to ruffle the
pages of Conde Nast Traveler. Her passion grew along with her travels and finally she decided to get into
professionally. With a decent travel of over 35 countries and designing itineraries for family and friends,
she launched my entrepreneurial venture and brand “Re. Meh”
At Re.Meh, they curate luxury travel, with a fusion of genres and lifestyle travel. They deliver superior
curated services and products in a convenient and engaging way to anticipate and satisfy the needs of
the clients in the shortest possible time with no effort on their part.
Sakshi Manchanda
S akshi Manchanda a true Delhite by nature. She did her schooling from G.D
Goenka International School Delhi and then Graduated in Industrial Relations
and Personnel Management from C.V.S college in Delhi. She has also done
Jewellery designing from JDTI institute in Noida. Her passion is making Charcoal
Tanjore Paintings. She loves being with children so before she had her daughter
she was teaching in a playschool called Euro Kids and now her focus is shifted to
her only child, her life, her daughter. She wants to make the most of this time with her. This is what she
waited to for 9 years and finally now she is enjoying being a mother to the core.
Mahira Mankani
D esigning and Gemology started as a hobby but before she knew, it had become
Mahira’s passion. Post an advanced course in Jewellery designing, she interned with
a reputed company to refine her skills and soon she was manufacturing bespoke
jewellery for her family. Eternal Reflections was born from a shared passion for fine
jewellery by her and her husband 13 years ago. Their strength lies in our aesthetically
pleasing designs that are elegant yet contemporary. They pay particular attention to the finishing and
detailing on each of their handcrafted pieces making them a pleasure to possess. They retail a wide
range of jewellery that caters to every woman for any occasion. They also customise one of a kind
unique pieces keeping in mind the client’s needs and requirements.
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Vinisha Tulsiani TUS Profiles
P roprietor of Dwarkadas Chandumal Jewellers, home-maker and a fashionista with a
smile that is rather contagious! Vinisha Tulsiani stands tall as a real woman of today
juggling between various aspects of her life with ease and grace. With fashion trends
and aesthetics in place, her effortless social way of being has been a significant
contributor in building the DC empire. After all, she is their most effective brand
ambassador! The brand’s stand-out designs and popularity are proof of it.
Salome Sathaye
S alome Sathaye has graduated from some of the best business schools in London
and Mumbai, she came back to Mumbai in 2010 and founded her company Sakura
Events. The concept was simple – to start an event management company with
a difference. The field required to be creative, cost effective, unique and sensible!
Sakura Events is a company that conceptualizes, organizes and manages luxury
events pan India. The team which began with just her has now grown into a large group of creative and
hardworking partners and vendors. Salome’s company organizes calendar events for Mercedes Benz
India, BMW India, Jaguar India, Audi India, Swiss Re Insurance India (they had insured the World Trade
Centre in New York), Ameesha Patel Productions, Hurun Report Rich List. I hope I can connect with each
of you at The Upper Story and soon get a chance to organize your next big event! Stay Tuned! And do
check out my website: www.sakura.co.in
Hiral Kanakia
M rs. Hiral H. Kanakia is the “Head of Improvement management, Employee Relation &
Human Resources” at the Kanakia Group; she is also the key Director of a listed company
“ Cineline India Limited”.
Mrs. Hiral H. Kanakia served as President of Cinemax Properties Limited in her tenure
from year 2000 to 2009. Mrs. Kanakia was elevated as President and was involved as Head- Human Resources
Department (HRD) & with the Food and Beverages (F&B) department at all the multiplexes and theatres owned
and operated by Cinemax. She started her career with the Management of Company’s theatre at Andheri - East
in the year 1998. She served as Director of Cinemax Properties Limited until September 10, 2009.
Mrs. Kanakia served as Executive Director of Cinemax Properties Limited from year 2007 and previously served
as its Executive Director from May 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006. She was an Executive Director of Cinemax India
Limited. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with Majors in Psychology, Home Science. She is also a Post
Graduate and has completed Women Manager Program (WMP) from SP Jain College of Management. She
is a Certified Coach from NeuroLeadership Group. A born innovator she is known to regularly come forward
with innovative ideas and artistic inputs to be facilitated at the Kanakia Group. The CSR initiatives at Kanakia
Group have the edge among all the corporate brands, thanks to her inventiveness and ingenuity. The current
progression of events and professional tie-ups and association with NGOs to conduct festivals and symposiums
across Kanakia Group has been credited to her.
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rebecca dewan
It’s never too late
to start something you love doing!
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rebecca dewan
go-getter, a traveller, a Risk- Dewan Brand because she realized the lack Her life and art only makes her believe
taker, calm, composed and a of options in experimental clothing the strongly in believing that every day is new,
self motivated individual is what modern Indian woman has today. everyday there’s something new to look
makes Rebecca Dewan who she forward to. Her attitude towards self and
A is! She has taken the initiative to promote others takes her places and that helps her in
regional handicrafts and workmanship
As early as her childhood and then her from rural parts of India like Benares, making relationships stronger. She believes
in being introspective before judging
teenage years, was when Rebecca realised Lucknow, the appliqué and patchwork of anyone or situation.
she loved dressing up and try new clothes. Gujarat and much more. Since no woman
Her experiments would usually be on is complete without her little spark and Guided by supernatural Power up above
her dolls and manifest into real clothes shine, Rebecca Dewan promises to add just Rebecca lives her life with full zest and
for herself and her sisters. Though she’s a the right amount of flair to any outfit with enthusiasm, she believes in working with
modern woman, she is still in touch with her sheer luxurious choice of Swarovski people and giving a listening ear to each
her Indian roots which can be noticed in embellishment. and work together to succeed and come
the way she has led her life. out of any situation.
Her multi-faceted personality keeps
Rebecca took her time to start her venture looking for something new which gives She says, “Life is a drama, so are my pieces
as she wanted to spend time with family. her an upper hand in experimenting with which are totally avant-garde - which depict
She decided to venture into mainstream silhouettes. Her dream and aspiration is to lifelike complexities, bright embellishments,
designing with her high profile couture due take Indian craftsmanship to new level and wicked drapes and sultry silhouettes.
to the sheer love and passion she has for bring it in the forefront in the global market. Dreamlike bridal lehengas are designed to
it. She created and launched the Rebecca create timeless memories.”
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rebecca dewan
&
Up close
Personal
What does Rebecca do in spare What makes Rebecca happy?
time? Seeing my loved ones succeed makes me
Spend time with family and friends, relish happy
good food, long walks and go through What did Rebecca do in past?
fashion books
I was mainly a family oriented woman with
What are her aspirations? passion for luxury clothing; I experimented
I want to represent India on global map with my dressing mostly.
through my designs which are inspired by What are future plans for the
our Indian culture and everyday life
Brand Rebecca Dewan?
What motivates Rebecca? I want to go all out; I want to be a business
Women from all the walks of life is what woman that can change the industry.
motivates me, it is enriching to connect
to so many women & to know their Top 3 Life Lessons
astounding stories. Always be positive, Give lot of respect and
Love, and don’t be judgemental
Who are Rebecca Dewan’s Pillars
in life? What is The Upper Storyy for
My sisters and my daughter Rebecca Dewan?
It is a beautiful platform for women to come
How does Rebecca Dewan take out of their shells, discover themselves,
care of herself? learn from each other and get recognised.
Meditation, spend some me time, Kick Who does Rebecca follow in
boxing workout and spending lot of time
with my children Fashion?
Tarun Tahiliani
What cuisine do you like?
I am a foodie; I will work-out extra but not One Dress Rebecca would be pick?
skip anything that I like to eat A Red Dress, it’s flattering and glamorous
Which book is Rebecca Reading If stranded on an island who and
right now? what would you take with you?
I read depending on my mood. I can go Book – Power of subconscious mind
from Comic, to Romantic to Sci-fi My Husband for some together time Food
How did Rebecca get where she is One Adjective for self
today? Happy go lucky
As a girl I always loved to dress up, when it
turned into a passion and now a profession
I did not even realise but I know it was my
destiny.
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women’s day
#igniteawomen
Women’s Day Articles
Pooja Jain
Who is that one person I think of first who will unconditionally be there for me in times of stress? Who is she who cannot never ever see
tears in my eyes? Who will do everything possible to the best of her ability to support me? Who is that confident woman always learning
and growing? Yes you guessed it right. She is none other than my mom. She is my best friend, elder sister, philosopher and guide. Her inner
strength in times when she herself and her near and dear ones are going through so much pain inspires me no end. Her childlike enthusiasm
for life and love for people is so endearing. She has always believed in me and made me believe I am the best. There is nobody in this whole
wide world like my “MOM” and I give immense gratitude to almighty for having her in my life.
Sonali Gupta
The woman I wanna acknowledge today on this day is “ ME” Yes, “ME”. Yes, it sounds pompous. Yes it sounds narcissistic. No, I am not self
obsessed. And no, I am certainly not selfish. The moment we give ourselves any credit, we are pulled down instead of up. We have been
entrained to put ourselves down and get others up on the pedestal instead. Yes, I am all in for being humble and being kind. Yet, how many
of us have been known to truly honour ourselves? How many of us are taught even as children to give a pat on our own backs and be proud
of ourselves? So that we may never need anyone else to validate us? So, that we may have it all within us to make us complete as individuals.
We are so unique in our own ways and who else but we ourselves can have our own back? It is often said when we love ourselves, everyone
else can radiate and bask in that love too. So, why not acknowledge who we are? Why not grace The woman I am? The woman I was and the
woman I have become. I salute that person inside of me. Who has lead her life as she has. And, I salute every woman inside of themselves
who have from the day they were born endured all that it took to be and become who they are today.
All the girls in the process of becoming woman....my message on this day today would be to own and claim yourselves as woman. To be your
own woman. Not seek it outside of you. Not to compete with another man or woman to show your worth. Worthiness is inside of us and
it is that part of us that we have to acknowledge and have gratitude for. The magic is inside all of us, we only have to be it. And so, to all the
women who I have met and known, the one I am born to, the one that I live with.... to all of them I have admired and said, Wow, I’ll have that
too.... I am deeply in gratitude to all of you, for choosing to be who you are.... so I could become who I am. Saluting the woman inside each
one of us. What would it take for all of us to acknowledge the Power, the Shakti and the woman within us
Vinita Motwani
In some part of your life u meet someone who make impact in your life, In my life it’s SOPHIE kapadia She is my friend, sister n hand where
I can look She made me to love myself To always be positive Every negative has some positive It’s not your outer appearance It’s inner you
She is not only helping me but many woman She is been awarded for such work Without any expectations she works for women
Rinku Tandon
The woman who has touched , inspired and motivated My Life is none other than “Jayalalitha” Jayalalitha in a Man’s world was a woman of
substance and is believed to be an embodiment of divinity and a goddess .she was such a politician , who was always keen to observe the
sufferings of the people, living below the poverty line.She introduced so many innovative projects to uplift the living standards of the poor
and the less priveledged.Furthermore, she was not only a revolutionary leader,but also Amma to the masses, a woman of substance and a
politician of steel to those who dealt with her or crossed swords with her, aloof to the world but tender and compassionate to the few who
were close to her, she was an enigma..She was one of the iconic examples of her determination , to accomplish things that other would have
considered impossible
Dr. Anjali Shere
Life is inspired by that someone in everyone’s life. Who motivates u or inspired u every day and more so when u r down!! In my life one such
woman is there for whom I live and who lives for me! She is 6 year old daughter of mine. Her mere presence in my life is very inspiring to carry
on my daily chores! When I am down and out and I see her face I feel all the trouble is worth it.
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women’s day
#igniteawomen
Rebecca Dewan
From the day I was born to the first step i took and my journey since then the woman who has inspired guided and taught me everything
I know has been my mother ,mother which is just one word but has endless and unconditional love and support in its depth ,warmth and
light ,in the challenges of life the one beam of hope and and shine through various highs and lows and an inspiration to achieve your dreams
at any age and any corner of your life ,MY MOTHER is the one woman who I look up to .
Tarang Jain
I’M BLESSED TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER Today , when I’m getting an opportunity to write About a women who inspired me, many have been
an inspiration but I only want to talk about my MOTHER today . Every small thing she did or didn’t . Every emotion she expressed or didn’t ,
makes me look back and think
Why she behaved in a manner she did , and was that a better way to handle a situation. All she did , makes so much sense today ,and I find
all my answers in her past behaviour. Loosing my mother was like loosing ground under my feet . Everything was blank. That’s the time I
realised it was my mothers SUPPORT, LOVE, DIRECTION AND FAITH in me that I could see ground to walk on. Well , life is easy for no one . It’s
how , eventually you perceive from your surroundings and learn. It was time to find my own path and learn to live life all over again. Sending
all my love to all the mothers and women who have helped another women find her path.
Dimple Marwaha
I had a friend in college who came from a very humble single mother abode.She was not very academically bright but had an amazing aura
and people were naturally attracted to her personality. She dropped out of College to complete her graduation elsewhere. She took up a
job with a start up insurance company and today she is Vice President in that same company. In her 17 years at that company she has been
instrumental in guiding homemakers and other women to start up a career in selling insurance. This womans day i would like to say I am very
proud of Rinku Kakkar, Vice President at Maxlife Insurance Company, one of the people I esteem very close to my heart and whos journey
inspires me and I definitely look up to her. I am glad to have such an inspiration in my life.
Reshmaa Ajbani
Reshmaa Ajbani is a true believer in herself. She believes that if you manifest your goals and dreams, it turns into reality! She successfully
operates her own business company - Precious Momentss, an event planning company she started 4 years ago with great determination &
vision in addition to caring for her two awesome children. The one woman in my life who inspires me is my own mother, Mrs Geeta Mahrotri
playing roles of a mother, sister, daughter in law , housewife , grandmother. She is a graceful woman and has taught me to always excel in
whatever I do and to never give up.
Raveena Aswani
The only lady which inspires me the most is Michelle Obama .. Michelle Obama , the First Lady of the United States was raised in one
bedroom apartment in Chicago before she went on to excel in academics and study at Princeton and Harvard . She is considered the most
stylish leading lady . .furthermore , she has given millions of people back home in Nepal and around the world a message , a hope that with
perseverance , hard work and integrity any dream could come true !!!! She is incredibly intelligent , caring and a true substance for all the
women ..Michelle Obama is a force to be reckoned with and a role model .. She has elegance and ability to try pretty much anything in terms
of style , print and fabric . She’s certainly gving First Ladies and female heads of States a run for their money !!! Lastly She is working on a
campaign to fight childhood obesity !!!
My Message on Women’s Day ----Woman is blend of “Beauty with Brains “ who can put all things right!!!Happy Women’s Day !!!! My Deep
Reverence to my Dear Mom , Who will always be forever the first woman I have ever loved this much !!Happy Women’s Day!!!
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women’s day
#igniteawomen
Seema Singh
Women are the real architects of the society. People usually underestimate the responsibility and power a homemaker has. as a homemaker
we just don’t have the responsibility to look after my house, we have the ability to turn a child into a beautiful and well civilised human being
who could bring a huge change in the society.
so every single woman is empowered with a great sense of power, the magic lies in recognising it.
Krishaa Ghanasingh
Dedicated to Soma Bhatta, thank you for motivating me and showing me that women are important in the jewellery industry! Being an
outsider and a woman it was a challenge for me to being taken seriously or respected for my thoughts or strategies, however as time went
by and after what I suggested started working then my family and my colleagues started respecting me and I would always remember my
friend Soma Bhatta, Editor of the Retail Jeweller India magazine who said that the jewellery industry sells a product to women and only
women best know how to do so. This was very inspirational as a woman and it kept me thinking about myself whenever I would think of a
product launch or a marketing strategy and its really worked well connecting with women who are my target audience.
Nikita Kaur Sahani
It’s always that a woman is inspired by another woman, a daughter is always motivated by her mother, a friend is always there for another
friend by her side. In every aspect there is always a woman behind a man and a woman’s ‘success’. In case, my main man hero, my mentor is
my dad. My mom has always been my best friend. My dad is my idol who believed in me and provided me strength to hold my head high.
He never discriminated between a girl and a boy. As a woman, I did not feel any limitations.
His words were “ Make your dreams come true.” My passion into my profession, being a professional make-up artist & making him proud
mattered to me a lot. My strong work ethics has taught me that getting what you want in life means working hard for it and earning it.
‘My Father Inspired Me To Excel.’
#igniteawomen
TUS Directory
Sr. No. Name Profession E-mails
1 Aakriti Khetan Advocate [email protected]
2 Aarti Virwani Active Wear designer [email protected]
3 Aasia Nadiadwala Business [email protected]
4 Aksha Kamboj Home-maker [email protected]
5 Aminder Madan Home-maker [email protected]
6 Amrita Arora Dentist/Home-maker [email protected]
7 Anchal Poddar Home-maker [email protected]
8 Anu Agarwal home-maker [email protected]
9 Bina Anand Home-maker [email protected]
10 Bulbeer Gandhi Business [email protected]
11 Chaitali Barot Business N/A
12 Deepa Jagwani Jeweller [email protected]
13 Deepa Rathod Fashion Designer [email protected]
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14 Dimple Duggar Business [email protected]
15 Dimple Kanungo N/A [email protected]
16 Dimple Marwah Home-maker [email protected]
17 Dimple Zaveri Home-maker [email protected]
18 Dipika Topiwala Professional [email protected]
19 Dr. Anjali Shere Hair Transplant Surgeon [email protected]
20 Dr. Gitanjali Nandini Cosmetic dermatologist [email protected]
21 Ekta Anand Home-maker [email protected]
22 Farhad Dadi Interior Designer [email protected]
23 Gurpreet Ghura Make-up Artist [email protected]
24 Hiral Kanakia Director Head Employee Relations [email protected]
25 Jasmeet Kohli Home-maker [email protected]
26 Jharna Ranglani Home-maker [email protected]
27 Juveria Shaikh home-maker [email protected]
28 Kiran Purswani Home-maker [email protected]
29 Krishaa Ghanasingh Jeweller [email protected]
30 Krishya Rohra Hair Extensions [email protected]
31 Lavina Khanna Fitness expert [email protected]
32 Leena Prabhoo Counsellor/Life coach [email protected]
33 Lydia Matta Fashion Designer/ Home-Maker [email protected]
34 Mahira Mankani Jewelry Designer [email protected]
35 Manjari Agarwal Jewellery Designer/Event planner [email protected]
36 Meenu Sujan Home-maker [email protected]
37 Mehak Jagwani Home-maker/Jeweller [email protected]
38 Mona Patel N/A [email protected]
39 Naazi Kohli Home-maker [email protected]
40 Naina Parekh Fashion Designer & Industrialist [email protected]
41 Namrata Puri Home Décor [email protected]
42 Namrata Talreja Night wear designer [email protected]
43 Nandata Virwani Designer [email protected]
44 Neelam Raimalani Jeweller [email protected]
45 Neeru Mehta N/A [email protected]
46 Neha Jain Home-maker [email protected]
47 Neha Oberoi Make-up Artist [email protected]
48 Nidarshna Gowani Home-maker N/A
49 Nikita Kaur Sahani Make-up Artist [email protected]
50 Nitesha Golecha Imitation Jewellery [email protected]
51 Paridhi Jain Home-maker [email protected]
52 Parmeet Chaddha Home-maker [email protected]
53 Parveen Sethi Home-maker [email protected]
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Sr. No. Name Profession E-mails
54 Payal bhasien Entrepreneur/ Pioneer honey [email protected]
55 Pinky Kandhari Real Estate [email protected]
56 Pooja Dhandha Home-maker/ Fashion blogger [email protected]
57 Pooja Jain Home-maker [email protected]
58 Pooja Jain Home-maker [email protected]
59 Pooja Mehta Home-maker [email protected]
60 Preeti Chaddha Home-maker [email protected]
61 Preeti Tibb Home-maker [email protected]
62 Pretika Tulsiani Jeweller [email protected]
63 Priti Bafna Home-maker [email protected]
64 Priti Doshi Home-maker N/A
65 Priti Surana Business [email protected]
66 Priya Saberwal Jeweller [email protected]
67 Priyanka Agarwal Event Organiser [email protected]
68 Priyanka Kalra Jewellery Designer [email protected]
69 Priyanka Mosaria Events National Décor [email protected]
70 Purva Mehta Dealer Real Estate [email protected]
71 Purvi Malani Chartered Accountant [email protected]
72 Radhika Kapoor Home-maker [email protected]
73 Rakhee Vaswani Celebrity Chef [email protected]
74 Rashi Aggrawal Home-Maker [email protected]
75 Rashi Maniar Director Noble Pharmacy [email protected]
76 Raveena Aswani Jeweller [email protected]
77 Rebecca Dewan Fashion Designer [email protected]
78 Reema Bajaj Interior Designing [email protected]
79 Reena Gandhi Fashion Designer [email protected]
80 Rehanumaa Contractor Home-maker [email protected]
81 Reshma Ajbani Event Designer [email protected]
82 Reshma Mehta Luxury Travels Business [email protected]
83 Rima Kapadia Entrepreneur [email protected]
84 Rinku Tandon Blogger/Writer [email protected]
85 Rinky Poddar Home-maker [email protected]
86 Rippi Sethi Fashion Designer [email protected]
87 Rishika Agarwal Home-maker [email protected]
88 Ritu Chaddha Tarot reader N/A
89 Ritu Ruia Home-maker [email protected]
90 Rohini Chagti Home-maker [email protected]
91 Roshini Saraf Business of commodities [email protected]
92 Rupa Chandan Energy Tranformer, Numerologist [email protected]
93 Safina Anand Home-maker [email protected]
94 Sakshi Manchanda Home-maker [email protected]
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95 Salome Sathaye Events [email protected]
96 Saloni Rupani Self Employed [email protected]
97 Samaira Tolani Fashion Designer [email protected]
98 Samriddhi Agarwal Home-maker [email protected]
99 Sanya Bajwa Fashion Designer [email protected]
100 Seema Prakash Home-maker [email protected]
101 Seema Singh Home-maker [email protected]
102 Shailey Arya Home-maker [email protected]
103 Sheetal Vijan Home-maker [email protected]
104 Sherry Anand Home-maker [email protected]
105 Shikha Arora Home-maker [email protected]
106 Shikha Chaudhary Customised Trunks Business [email protected]
107 Shilpa Changlani Home-maker [email protected]
108 Shilpa Khurana Fashion Designer [email protected]
109 Shilpy Bansal Home-maker [email protected]
110 Shipra Shetty Home-maker [email protected]
111 Shivali Sharma Home-maker [email protected]
112 Shivika Agarwal Professional [email protected]
113 Shreya Mansokhani Home-maker [email protected]
114 Shruti Tejwani Photographer [email protected]
115 Shweta Rasiwasia Home-maker [email protected]
116 Shwetal Gupta Home-maker [email protected]
117 Smriti Agarwal Home-maker [email protected]
118 Sona Bhasin Home-maker [email protected]
119 Sonal Jain Tarot reader [email protected]
120 Sonal Sureka Business [email protected]
121 Sonalli Gupta Transformation, Empowerment [email protected]
facilitator
122 Sonu Ahuja MD Pal fashions/Real-estate [email protected]
123 Suman Manik Entrepreneur [email protected]
124 Sunita Gupta Jewellery Designer/Finance classes [email protected]
125 Switty Sadrangani Salon business [email protected]
126 Tammanna Phewani Angel Card Reader [email protected]
127 Tanaya Gupta Home-maker [email protected]
128 Tanuska Kochhar Home-maker [email protected]
129 Tarang Jain Home-maker [email protected]
130 Usha Mirchandani Fashion Designer [email protected]
131 Varsha Jain Jeweller [email protected]
132 Vimi Chhabra Home-maker [email protected]
133 Vinisha Tulsiani Home-maker/Jeweller [email protected]
134 Yoma Mathrawla Image Consultant [email protected]
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