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Editor's Letterkdfa

he has risen over her challenges like a phoenix!
She is glamorous, she exudes style, has class and
she is here to make an impact! This is what brings

SWaluscha De Sousa on the cover of The
Lifestyle Journalist.
Her debut in the Hindi movies
opposite Shah Rukh Khan (in
the movie Fan 2016), was a
perfect launch pad. A beautiful
face, an amazing model and a
decent actor- that’s her! The
cover story, with her interview,
reveals interesting things about
this “renewed” sensation in the
entertainment and modeling
industry. She is currently in
London shooting for the flick
‘Time to Dance’ with Sooraj
Pancholi and Isabelle Kaif, a story
of two sisters and how the answer
to their problems is ‘Dance’. Hope you enjoy reading the
August issue!

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CONTENTS

COVER STORY 43 20 FIVE TYPES OF
SLEEVES WOMEN
kdfa MUST KNOW
ABOUT
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22 PLAY IT SAFE
Waluscha 24 BEING PREGNANT
De Sousa 26 BOLLYWOOD

CELEBS WHO
CAN FLY AN
ACTUAL PLANE!
27 HEAD STRAIGHT
TO THE
SWIMMING
POOL!
28 A BRIEF HISTORY
OF HOW PLASTIC
STRAW TOOK
OVER THE WORLD
30 THE EVOLUTION
OF HINDI
LITERATURE
32 EXPERIENCE
DEEP
RELAXATION!
34 SHOPPING TIPS
36 SET THE STRESS
RIGHT
38 WATCH OUT! 5
MOST LUXURIOUS
CARS IN INDIA
40 ‘COMMUNICATE
THROUGH

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SPACES’ 52 66 MADE FOR EACH kd
WITH PALAK SATIJA OTHER- HEENA &
43 COVER STORY - 56 THE PERFECT OFFICE SNOOPY
WALUSCHA YOGA SEQUENCE
DE SOUSA 68 BOLLYWOOD BUZZ
50 MODEL OF THE 59 THE ‘SPOTLIGHT’ IS ON 70 FOOD, FOLKS AND FUN
MONTH - KAT KRISTIAN THESE GIRLS!
52 YEH ISKI LIFE HAI GET READY TO ROCK N
SHAMA SIKANDER 60 SANDEEPA DHAR - THE ROLL
54 THE SURPRISING WAYS GIRL NEXT DOOR WHO 71 PUNJABI TALKIES
GARDENING CAN BAGGED 72 NAINA JAIN
BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH ‘THE PAINTER’! 74 FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE
IT!
24 62 LOSING WEIGHT 75 CHANGE DESTINY
THOUGH AYURVEDA WITH SWITCH WORDS
76 MAD ABOUT PETS
64 THE QUEENS OF PRET- 78 BASOHLI STYLE OF
A-POP! INDIAN MINIATURE
PAINTING
80 THE HOLLYWOOD
EXPRESS

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DFASNHCIEON

Types of Sleeves
Women Must

5Know About
Because, We Are Rolling
Our Sleeves Back!
‘Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives
Tpleasures, it is worth doing well.’- Vivienne Westwood
his fall it’s all about quirky and statement style whether
it's neckline or sleeves, the trend sleeves to be followed
by everyone from high end models at fashion shows
to Bollywood divas. Statement sleeves are slaying this
season in a more stylish way. Yes, our old 70s Era is
making a comeback. These different sleeves make your outfit stylish
and create an artisanal effect. Here are some undefined stylish sleeve
trends you can add to your wardrobe this summer...

Kimono Sleeves
The Kimono sleeves style statement is
withdrawn from the traditional Japanese
garment. These sleeves are
actually wide loose and can be
short or upto the full arm
length. These sleeves add
fun and drama to the
whole look.

kdfa Bishop Sleeves
From Gucci to Dolce
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voluminous sleeves
are a popular pattern
this spring/summer fall
for all. These sleeves
gives the minimalist
feel to the entire outfit.
Having these sleeves
will surely increase the
style statement of your
fall wardrobe.

Cape Sleeves
Cape sleeves are a free game for this year.
These sleeves are synonymous to cape
silhouettes. This give shoulders a decorative
adornment and an air of authenticity to the
old game. These sleeves end with delicate,
feminine finish.

Bell Sleeves
These statement sleeves ruled
the runway shows with a
new trend this season. These
classic sleeves never go out of
style and this time they have
come with more freshness.
These were revisited again
in a more refined way at the
Diane Von Furstenberg show.
He incorporated the statement
sleeves in a more bold 'Avatar'.
Cap Sleeves
Popular with 90s inspired
collections, these cap sleeves
are short. These sleeves cover
the shoulders and give your
arms a full length. These
sleeves with a modernised
touch give your outfit a more
feminine iteration

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DATING

PLAY IT SAFE

While relationships have evolved with time, its dynamics have also changed under
the influence of a myriad factors. Gadgets have come to play a very important
role in building, sustaining, or even breaking down of a relationship. When the
physical distance between partners weighs heavy on their ‘couple time’, or when

either of the two partners begins to miss the passionate proximity of his/ her loved
ones, sexting is enough to bring a mischievous smile play on the corner of the lips

and a twinkle in the eyes.

DO’S OF SEXTING different thrill in riding a race, with the feet on the
kdfa Check Twice Before Sending accelerator.
Agreed that the sexually explicit text or photo that Share Your Fantasies
you just send is going to up the game of yearning Share with each other the things you always
in your partner, but just take a moment to check wanted to do but never got the chance to
twice before sending it to your partner-in-crime! experiment with. Tell each other your crazy
What if you unwittingly press the ‘send’ button to a sexual desires which you have in your mind
namesake, worse still your family member. and colour them with words. The game can get
Build Up The Tempo super hot and sexy when both of you know
Ya, even in this fast-paced life, the first text should what are your desires and fantasies.
ideally be only a simple text/ picture. Here are some Tease
examples: “I can’t stop thinking of you”, or “I want Leave something to other person's imagination and
to feel your soft lips on mine.” This helps the partner avoid sending full nudes. When texting, use phrases
not to be caught in a false situation, if he/s he is in such as “you’ll see”, “Come here and find out”. This
the midst of an important meeting. Also, there’s a will make your experience even more!

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DON’TS OF SEXTING nowadays. Hackers are also on the kd
Don’t Show It All! prowl everywhere.
Never give away your face while Waiting Can Lead To Frustration
sending sext, I repeat, never ever! Do not keep the other person waiting
This can turn into a dangerous for too long! This is such a turn-
weapon in the hands of your partner, off for anybody. Try not to let the
if tomorrow you decide to part moment’s passion subside. If you are
ways. Revenge porn is not unheard busy, you can politely tell them or
of in many nooks and corners of instead send some cute pictures of
our world. Make sure to send only you which you have in your phone
pictures of your body and not but not used till now.
something which can be linked to Keep It Short
you. You are not having a chat with your
Avoid Emojis best friend. Brevity and witty words
I know that emojis are super cute spark the intensity.
but not while sexting. These turn the Do Not Sext Drunk
moment immature and childish. Name one person who has not done
Delete The Sexts anything stupid while drunk? Can
Do not save your sexts ever! You do you? No, right. Same goes with
not know who might go through your sexting. No one has sext good while
phone. Phones getting misplaced under the influence of liqour.
or stolen are also quite common

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WOMEN

PrBeeginnagnt

Being pregnant is a wonderful feeling. You feel
happy and blessed in anticipation of holding
your creation, nay soul, in your arms. But, at
the same time, you go through a lot! And there
are many things that no one tells you about

being pregnant .

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 Your cravings will be really crazy. They will be kd
normal like pizza and fries.
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 You will feel sick every time you bend down.
 Pregnancy is a myth. The ‘real’ reality is spots,

exhaustion, hormonal migraines and chronic
constipation.
 Your body will turn into a public property.
People caressing your bump can get really
annoying and you might feel like punching
someone.
 You might feel pukish without any warning.
Carry a sick bag always.
 Sleep might act like a stranger.
 You might lose patches of hair due to hormonal
changes in your body. You might want to reach
out for a wig to cover your temporary baldness.
Hey, we are not scaring you!
 Your feet will get bigger. Time to shop for new
shoes.
 Baby kicks will make you feel great, but could be
painful.
 You will float in dreamland during this period.
You might have quite a few distant dream
sequences to laugh at later on.
 Itchy skin due to estrogen is a possibility too.
 Your breasts will never be the same again.
Nipples may change shape, colour, and size too.
 You will start saving canned foods, chocolates
to eat in bed with your sweatpants on.
 Leg cramps and increasing frequency of
washroom visits become quite a regular affair
these days.
 Sneezing and laughing hard in your last trimester
could make you pee in your pants.
 Gums may bleed due to progesterone.
 ‘Angry pregnant women’ can strike in an instant.
 People will be extremely kind to you. And
everyone will congratulate you.
 It is okay to eat whatever you want to. No
matter what people tell you, it is hard to lose
those extra pounds.
 Easy delivery exists if everything goes right.
Some women feel less pain and many women
go through labour like a cake walk.
 You may poop on the delivery table, thanks to
too much pushing.
 That postpartum bleeding can last up to 6
weeks!
 Sex will be not the same again.
 The baby shower will make you feel special.
Consider all the gifts and attention!
 Breastfeeding will be painful. Your nipple
maybe be sore and develop blisters.
 Your first postpartum period will make you feel
like a teenager again.
 You will miss your pregnant bump. Weird, right?
But you will.
 Naming the baby will be one of the toughest
things you have to do in your life.

CELEBRITIES

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Amitabh Bachchan Shahid Kapoor
Amitabh Bachchan always Remember all those
wanted to be an air-force flying scenes in the movie
pilot but the fate had “Mausam”, all the stunts
something else planned were not done by a body
for him. He, however, did double but Shahid himself!
not leave his passion and He got trained and became
learnt how to fly a plane. a professional pilot. And
In an interview he said, he is the only Indian actor
“Yes I did take up flying. who can actually fly an F-16
And if there ever is an fighter plane.
emergency and you are in
the aircraft, I may be able Gul Panag
to land that plane.” Gul Panag is a
stunning beauty and
kdfa a fine actress but
that’s not all! She is
also a professional
pilot. Gul Panag
always wanted to be
a pilot and she has
a license now to fly
whenever she wants!

Asin Vivek Oberoi
Yes, another beauty on the list. Asin Vivek Oberoi took flying
also has tried her hand at flying, lessons during the making
when she was travelling in Italy she of Krrish 3, but he was
took up flying lessons. thrilled about it and
went ahead. He is now a
professional, trained pilot.

FASHION

HEAD STRAIGHT TO THE
SWIMMING POOL!

GET READY TO SIZZLE AND SOAK UP THE SUN

Are you ready to curl up next to a swimming pool to have fun and relax on a hot

summer day? Here is everything you need to take your day off and

head to the swimming pool!

It’s Time to Take Out that If you are chilling alongside the pool, You need to dry off yourself after the kd
‘Swimsuit’ Ladies you need your shades to save your swimming session. And you can also
Yes ladies! Take out your swimsuits and eyes from the sunlight. And yes, it will take a bathrobe with you. You can wear
head to the swimming pool right away. definitely increase the style quotient! it before and after the swimming. There
This scorching heat in a hot summer Stay Hydrated, Keep your Water is no harm in carrying more stuff. Isn’t
day is a call for a swim. So get ready Bottle Always it?
with your best swimsuits to beat the Keep yourself hydrated during the Carry your Swimming Caps
heat and flaunt those curves. swimming. Swimming is a form of Swimming caps save your hair from
Heavy Sunscreen is Holy Grail exercise and you do lose a lot of sweat chlorine. Carry your cap with you. Also,
Yes, ladies, Sunscreen is a must to during the course. So don’t dehydrate these caps are useful for girls with long
save your skin from the burning sun. yourself. Take your water bottle along hair. You can swim more freely.
Apply Sunscreen with a good SPF and drink it at regular intervals of time. A Good Book
to your whole body before getting Even if you are going to chill around You can grab a book to read at the
into the pool. This will save your skin the swimming pool, keep the bottle poolside. A good book to read after a
from the sun and you will be good with you. swimming session is so relaxing! It is so
to go! Take Your Towel and Bathrobe fulfilling to leave the stress of work and
Throw Some Shade with your A towel is necessary to carry when read your favorite book, while enjoying
Stylish Sunnies you are going to the swimming pool. the view of a pool!

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ENVIRONMENT

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HANDLE MOTHER EARTH WITH CARE
MAKE AN IMPACT, REDUCE PLASTIC

Plastic straws have been a hot favorite topic of intellectuals and commoners alike this year.
Everyone seems to be joining the effort and stepping up to save the environment! Here is the
brief history of how the plastic straws took over the world...

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The environment is getting ruined
by overuse of plastic and there is no
escape from plastic disposal. Over
the last ten years we humans have
produced more plastic than in the
entire last century!

Recent Maharashtra Ban on
Plastic
The Indian government under
its Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has
been implementing a number of
bans on plastic. Government is
looking for alternatives. Maharashtra
Environment Minister Ramdas
Kadam declared a ban on plastic use
on March 23 this year. Maharashtra
ban enforcement date was June
23. This has come out as a
have great example on the
her milk! global front since
He wrapped Maharashtra is the
floss around the screw’s second most
groove and took out the populous
screw. Later, he created a state in
flex straw company and India, and the
patented his design of a flex straw. state declaring
From Then the Plastic Straws Came into complete ban on
Where it all Existence plastic was a an apt
Began & the Invented by an American named decision and at the right time.
First Drinking John Wesley Hyatt in 1870, People are now coming forward
Straw plastic straws were then made up to take tiny steps. Fruit and vegetable
Earlier, humans used hollow of celluloid, later changed into vendors do not know of any other
cylindrical tubes as straws Bakelite and other compounds. The alternatives so people are carrying
for drinking alcohol. Those worst amendment that could have their bags, although the number of
were made up of metals. happened in the history of straw and people aware about this are too less!
Marvin Stone was the first man perhaps the planet! To have a mass level change people
who filed a patent for the drinking Took the World by Storm need to be given green and viable
straw in 1888. In 1880 while Stone Later plastic spread like fire in the alternatives.
was drinking Mint Julep with a whole world. It was ‘the thing’ that
piece of ‘rye grass’ (which was everyone had been looking for- it Other Much Talked About Bans kd
used as straw earlier) his grass was cheap and durable. Americans on Plastic
straw began to disintegrate. Marvin wanted a big market at less cost The burger giant McDonald recently
was the manufacturer of paper and plastic was unbeatable at that announced the ban of plastic straws
cigarette holder. He decided to make time! Plastic soon flushed in all the at U.K. and Ireland. Alaska airlines
something better. He made a paper markets. It was cheaper and durable too banned the use of plastic items
drinking straw. Marvin gave a patent than others. A number of big on their planes.
to his paper straw design in 1888 and companies started producing plastic Starbucks recently banned plastic
began producing them! at much larger scale. At that time, and also announced the ban
Later Inventions in Straw unfortunately, no one thought of the on plastic straws worldwide by
Later, a number of inventions were future impact of plastic! Everybody 2020. It will soon eradicate the
made and amendments made in thought it was a low cost alternative. use of plastic straws from more
the paper straw. Inventor Joseph It’s Time to Deal with the Impact than 28,000 branches. They
Friedman made the ‘bent straw’ by The future is decided by the steps will be replaced by non-plastic
inserting a screw into it. Interestingly, we take now! The world is struggling straw. Collen- Vice President of
the idea (to bend the straw) came to with the adverse impacts of plastic. Starbucks announced the ban
his mind when he saw his daughter saying- ‘Not using a straw is the
struggling with the paper straw to best thing we can do for the
environment’!

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ART

The Evolution of
Hindi literature

Hindi literature; a garden of delight was often a tacit revolt against the literary
exclusiveness of the Sanskrit scholars. Let Gaurav Goswami guides
you through the different stages of Hindi literature….

A Name A.D, his large Empire in North Aadi Kaal, 1050-1378
The word, Hindi, is applied in India fell which led to a period It was the region of Kannauj,
a loose sense to the vernacular of confusion and disorder, Delhi, Ajmer stretching
speech of the whole of North which was only resolved under up to central India where
India between Punjab and Sindh the Muhammadan conquest the literature of AadiKaal;
in the west and Bengal in the east. of Delhi in 1340 A.D., under war and heroism theme,
kdfa There are chiefly four languages Muhammad Bin Tughlak. In the developed. The earliest
in this area, namely, Rajasthani, intermediate, various Rajput vernacular literature of this
Western Hindi, Eastern Hindi and clans came into prominence period appeared in the form
Bihari. Hindi has inbuilt patterns that filled the vacuum of power. of the Bardic chronicles of
of stress and intonation. This is This was the time when Hindi Rajput’s. The most famous
because it is derived ultimately literature took its baby steps, bard was Chand Bardai,
from the principles which govern which is generally classified into- whose, Prithviraj Raso,
Sanskrit poetry. The intellect of a Aadi Kaal (VeergathaKaal) 1050- although full of eulog y and
skilful poet can produce pieces of 1375 A.D, Early Medieval Period inflated with legends, and not
wonderful charm! (Bhakti Kaal) 1375-1700 A.D, to be taken as sober histor y.
Later Medieval Period (Reeti Nevertheless, the poem
Hindi Literature’s Division Kaal) 1700-1900 A.D and finally narrates the actual struggle
At King Harsha’s death in 646 Adhunik Kaal 1900- present. between the Hindu King and

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his Muhammadan adversar y. attainment through the medium the establishment of British rule. kd
Aadi Kaal’s division of yoga philosophy. The Sagun Scientific spirit developed and
Aadi Kaal is divided into following; School was represented mainly the age was marked by the spirit
Siddha literature which was by Vaishnava poets who were of realism, and the person who
propagated by Vajrayan sect of further subdivided into Krishna brought realism in Hindi prose
Bhuddism. The famous poets margi bhakti dhara; portrayal of literature was Munshi Premchand.
wereSarhapa, Shabrapa, and various activities related to Krishna. At the beginning of the period
Kanhapa. Jain literature was Vallabh and Nimbark were the Lallu Ji Lal laid the foundation
spread by Jain monks. In this famous exponents. And, Ram margi on modern Hindi prose and
monks propagated their religion bhakti dhara who related to Ram. also created the literary dialect
through the medium of Hindi The most famous is Tuslidas’s which was to be the principal
poetry by the use of Raasstyle. devotional Shri Ramcharitmanas. medium. Phanishwar Nath
The famous among them were Reeti Kaal, 1700-1900 ‘Renu’ in the post Premchand
Ruprass, Devsen’s Shravakachan This era is called Reeti (procedure) period through his novel, Maila
and Suri’s Revantagiri. Nath Kaal because it was the age when Anchal’ promoted the voice
literature, Gorakhnath considered poetic figure and theory were of contemporary rural India
as the chief writer of this literature. developed to the fullest. Erotic through the genre of Aanchalik
This literature came into being element became predominant, and Upanyas, i.e. Regional story.
with the aim of improving the stylist aspects were given more Bharatendu Harishchandar is
Siddha literature. His major works significance than the thematic known as to have brought in
focused on detachment, praise of aspects. Doha and Savaiyya was more a modern outlook in Hindi
the guru, Kundalini awakening and popular meter. Bihari’s Bihari Satsai literature. A new trend in poetry
samadhi. Raso literature wasbased a collection of Dohas dealing with began with the publication
on the heroic episodes. The famous Bhakti, Neeti and Shringar was the of the poetic collection,
works include Dalpatvijaya’s Khum most famous book. There were poets NaviKavita, edited by Dr.Jagdish
Raso, Sharangdhan’s Hammir Raso who formed the Reetimukta poetry, Gupta and Dr.Ramswaroop
and Chand Bardai’s Prithviraj Raso. they neither accepted the patronage Chaturvedi. Sumitranandan
Apbhrash and Prakrit words were of the Kings nor followed the set Pant’s Kala Aur Boora chand,
used. And, Laukik literature was literary principles. Ghananand, Alam and Dinkar’s Chakravaal were
written in the language of the state, and Bodha Thakur were the important written in the trend of the new
Dingal.The major works were Khusro’s poets. poetry.
Paheliyan and Kushalraivachak’s Dhola Adhunik Kaal, 1900- present The Final words
Maru Ka Duha. Adhunik Kaal began after the Literature never dies, merely the
Bhakti Kaal, 1375-1700 fall of Mughal Empire and with medium changes, and it is cyber
During this period communalism culture presently.
and superstition gained strong
foothold because of the influx of
Muslim religion which led to the
shaking up of Hindu’s faith. Out of
this turmoil two form of worship
formed, Nirgun School; believers
of a formless God and Sagun
School; believers of a God with
attributes and worshipers of Vishnu
incarnations.
Nirgun and Sagun Schools
The Nirgun form of worship
divided into, Gyanashrayishaka;
Kabir, Dadu Dayal and Nanak
were considered notable
poets who focused on divine
communion and intense love
and devotion towards God. And,
Premashrayishaka; these poets
emphasised upon the spiritualism
inherent in earthly love and its

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TRAVEL

Experience
Deep Relaxation!

The Journey Of The Self, Through The Self, To The Self!

‘HEALTH IS NOT JUST THE ABSENCE OF DISEASE. HEALTH IS THE DYNAMIC
F EXPRESSION OF LIFE-’ GURUDEV SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR
kdfa ar from the maddening recover. The center was incepted modern touch. It offers you a whole
rush of our daily lives, Sri by humanitarian and spiritual leader new rejuvenating experience. The
Sri Tattva Panchakarma Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to serve people stay at the center includes a perfect
is an initiative of the Art with the old Ayurvedic techniques bedroom with a dressing area that
of Living foundation that of healing. The centre is not just for opens to a beautiful living space,
offers deep relaxation and healing in a the diseased people but also for the a separate meditation room and a
true Ayurvedic style. healthy ones, to help them rediscover private pool with an open bathing
The campus of this spectacular happiness in their life! space. The room has a serene view of
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Herepeople benefit through the different experience! The place is At Sri SriTattvaPanchkarma,
ancient healing traditions and ageless surrounded by the purity of greens. traditional healing and Ayurveda are
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The wellness packages available The Royal Heritage Manor- Spread
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more than 150 specialties from and culture with perfect setting
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SHOPPING

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‘The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known
Y for a silhouette’ - GiambattistaValli
es dear shopaholics, Switch On Your Analytical Mind Shop at Thrift Stores
smart shopping starts First analyze and then spend. Try buying from the thrift (economy)
kdfa with a smart plan! A Compare different brands and stores. It can save a lot of money. At
great plan gives you do smart shopping. Don’t let thrift stores, you can get high-end
the best value for your yourself fooled by marketing fashion brands in good quality. All
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more from the money you spend… what you need and what you hand to grab the items you like and
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clothes in winters and vice-versa. another brand than your usual basics. Yes, remember the basics are
This way you can save a whole lot of favorite brand, then buy it at a forever! They are for every season.
money. low price. You can wear them in every season

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and they are durable also. Invest in shopping coupons and get more
basic jeans and tees that don’t go out discounts on the items. There is
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Everyone goes gaga on sales. Yeah, Plan your shopping and then spend.
that’s the right time to shop in less Don’t go for window shopping.
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check different shopping apps. Apply go shopping. Make a suitable budget
and a list of items you need. Impulse
PLAN YOUR SHOPPING AND shopping leads to bad decisions.
THEN SPEND. DON’T GO
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THAT WAY YOU WILL END UP for that! You can earn loyalty points
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Compare the items you want at
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If you want to save money
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buy things at the next go. This
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HEALTH

Set the Stress Right
‘Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response to what happens.
And RESPONSE is something we can choose’- Maureen Killoran

Among the finest and most seasoned homeopathy doctors in the region, Dr. Vivek
Mohan has almost three decade experience. He completed his MBBS and
moved to London for specialization in homeopathy. Here in this column

he shares his views and advices on stress in the modern times and ways to
handle it from homeopathic perspective.

Aditi Rana in conversation with ace homeopath situations and give up immediately. This all leads to stress.
Dr. Vivek Mohan How does stress take a toll on a person’s Holistic
Is stress always visible or do patients suffer silent health?
kdfa stress also? According to WHO, a healthy person should not only be
Patients do suffer silent stress. Sometimes patients physically fit. A healthy person should also be mentally,
present physical complaints like headache, stomach upset, emotionally and psychologically fit. A person dealing
body ache and when we try to find out, that physical with stress have a lot of health issues. They often have
problem comes out basically due to stress. People are not headaches, body aches, stomach related problems. They
aware about situations that lead them to stress. suffer from changing behavior, mood swings also. All
What are the Prime causes of Stress among youth or these problems are because of stress. It definitely does
students in particular? have an impact on a person’s overall health.
Stress often comes with non acceptance of reality. How can meditation and yoga be helpful in dealing
Different People have different aspirations,specifically with stress?
students. They have set deadlines for themselves. Meditation and yoga are definitely helpful in dealing with
Sometimes things do not happen the way we have stress. They are stress relievers. People should always keep
planned. But students does not try to find out the in mind that stress is our reaction to a certain problem.
problem. They cannot cope up with these kind of It is not a permanent situation. Different people have

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different temperament and totally battling stress? fresh graduates. We try to educate
different ways of dealing with stress. Diet gives you energy to supply it to them about the problem, because
Whatever mode we adopt, it should the brain further. Our brain should they don't know about stress. We
help us to understand the situation be well nourished. So food definitely carry out write ups to address peer
and solve it. Learn to handle the plays an important role. Healthy age groups. Because of lack of
situation. food helps us to deal with stress. We information they continue to suffer.
Do you think mental health should include nutritious food and As a result their performances are
problems are still considered a fruits to our diet. getting affected. People should
taboo in our society? Besides food, a good sleep is also understand we are stronger than
No, mental health problems are no situations and we should do our
longer considered a taboo. People AFFECTION IS A BIG best to deal with them rather than
are openly seeking medical help and MEDICINE. THE FEELING OF stressing ourselves. If things cannot
a lot of them are being helped too. RECOGNITION IS THE BEST change we should accept them
We should understand that when TREATMENT. EMOTIONAL happily
we are dealing with stress we should SUPPORT IS NECESSARY AND Medication also helps in dealing with
take help. There are a lot of good stress. It shorten the recovery phase.
treatments nowadays and a number THE ASSURANCE FROM How can families and friends
of people are coming and getting OUR LOVED ONES PLAY support their loved ones, dealing
help. A STRONGER ROLE THAN with stress and anxiety issues?
How can people struggling with MEDICATION. HUMAN BEINGS Affection is a big medicine. The
stress issues open up about their ALWAYS LOOK FOR HUMAN feeling of recognition is the best
problems to friend and family SUPPORT. EXPRESSION IS BETTER treatment. Emotional support is
and seek help? Who should they necessary and the assurance from our
approach first? THAN SUPPRESSION. loved ones play a stronger role than
People should be open enough to medication. Human beings always
share what they are feeling. If they very important to recover from stress. look for human support. Expression
are having mood-issues, short temper, How many people do you come is better than suppression.
eating food disorders, changing in the across on a daily basis who are What should be the routine of a
behavior pattern, these are the initial dealing with stress and how do person to fight with stress and
symptoms of stress. Different people you handle stress among different mental health problems?
manifest stress in different ways. age group and occupation? We should understand first that
Share problems with friends and The main age group in which we no situation, no matter how
family openly and seek help. Don't see stress related problems are unfavorable it is, is not strong
let it increase further or don't delay teenagers, school going children and enough to empower us. Learn to
in taking help. Sharing our problems see positivity in everything. We
definitely help. Expression of trouble have all the basic necessities of life.
is always helpful. But expectations are unreasonable
What role does diet play in and unrealistic.

kd

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Photography by Puneet AroraINTERIORS

TH‘CROOMUMGHUwNiStIhPCPaAAlaCTkEESaStij’a

‘An Interior is the natural projection

I of the soul’- Coco Chanel

kdfa
nterior experts opine that the idea behind designing a home
is capturing the spirit of the client and the essence of the
space. A staunch believer of the same mantra, Palak Satija,
is an ace interior designer, who likes to put the soul of her
client in that space!

She is phenomenally creative and knows her work well! Sharing
her passion for interiors Palak says, “Every artistic work or a painting
has a story hidden in it. The same way when you design spaces you
are telling a story, without words, about the owner of the space.
A space can speak for the hard work, success, personality and the

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lifestyle of a person. So I chose and not limiting oneself to a fixed genre kd
to tell those hidden stories and of designing.
experiences with my creativity.” because I think an interior designer
should not constraint itself to only one “An interior designer should not limit
An Economics honours designer. Every interior designer have himself with just one way of designing
student otherwise, it was almost a different style in his or her work and rather he should be open to different
impossible for her to choose a when I look up to all the designers I can styles. Interior designing requires a vast
career that was a contrast to what actually tell the stories of the people, imagination. This gives the designer a
she studied! But going by the though my designs, coming from chance to focus on making the client
saying, ‘Choose a job you love, and different backgrounds.” happy by giving him what he wants
you’ll never have to work a day in rather than just gaining money. Also a
your life’, she decided to pursue her She believes in celebrating diversity sense of adaptability to different styles is
passion for interiors. gained,” she adds.

With the support of her parents and The path however did not come
her alma-mater INIFD Chandigarh she easy for her, she did face her share of
began working in the field of interior troubles while pursuing her passion!
designing. “At first when I started working as a
freelancer, people didn’t really offer
On being asked about her favourite me projects. There were not enough
interior designer, she replies “I don’t projects at hand. People believed that
look upto a specific interior designer. I giving work to someone who has no
look up to many projects and designs experience will only cause a disaster. At
that point of time I felt like I should
quit. My father stood strong with me
and explained me that our greatest fear
lies in giving up. The most certain way
to success is always to give it another try.
So I decided to overcome the fear of
losing and accepted the fact that there
are going to be worst scenarios coming
my way in future and I have to deal with
it no matter what.”

Palak believes that a home should
be a place which reflects the dwellers’
personality. Design accordingly and you
will never go wrong is her ‘mantra’ of
designing a home!

It is the love for her work, which
keeps her going day after day. “I
like everything about my work.
From dealing with new people to
finding designs from every corner,
I love it all about designing. When
you finish a project and your client
is overridden with joy, brings a
sense of accomplishment,” she
shares.
So what does success mean
to her? “Gaining respect and
appreciation from all around the
world for the designs I make.
When your encouragement has

a good impact on the lives of others is
when you are successful,” she adds.

Designing homes and spaces gives
her peace of mind, which she shares
would not have been possible in any
other profession. Dreams they say do
come true, they have come beautifully
and gracefully though in her case!

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W aluscha De Sousa is I WAS FORTUNATE
half-Portuguese and ENOUGH TO HAVE
half-German by descent.
She hails from Goa and GROWN UP IN AN OPEN
has lived by the beach all
her life! She loves adventures and mountains,
anything that connects her to peace and
serenity. She has risen like a phoenix above all SPACE WHERE THE FIELDS
challenges in life!
WERE OUR PLAYGROUND

At the age of 17, Waluscha did her first TV AND THE OCEAN WAS

commercial opposite super star Shah Rukh OUR SWIMMING POOL
Khan and years later in 2016 she played the
role of his wife in the movie ‘Fan’. She has AND THE SAND DUNES

been unstoppable ever since! She was an WERE USED AS SLIDES

instant hit on the runway in her modeling
years and even now.
She is now doing a movie titled ‘Time to under the light house and went on long treks
Dance’, a dance flick by ace choreographer- during the monsoon.
turned-filmmaker Remo d’Souza and Stanley
D’Costa. The star cast of the movie includes Were you worried at the thought of
Sooraj Pancholi and Isabella Kaif. entering this (entertainment) industry and
On the cover of The Lifestyle Journalist this making a debut?
month, she talks about her childhood, her No, not at all! I was very excited to finally get
debut in Bollywood and life choices …. an opportunity to do what I always loved to
do. Now that I am here, I am focused and
Who is “Waluscha de Sousa” in real life eager to learn more each day. Failure is not an
(beyond the screen)? option.
I am very simple in my approach to life. I like
to keep things as uncomplicated as possible How has your professional journey been
and as real. I believe simplicity in all things is so far?
beautiful. I enjoyed my days walking the ramp. It was
great energy on the ramp every single time.
Are you happy and content with your life, The thrill for me was incomparable. I always
personal and professional, at the moment? stayed very selective about my work and was
I always try and look at the brighter side of fortunate enough to have the luxury to do so.
things, no matter what I am going through Today facing the camera is thrilling to a whole
or what adversaries I have to endure. Life is new level. Being on sets is exciting and I look
beautiful. So I am always in a content state of forward to it every day. I hope to do different
mind personally. However I always challenge kinds of cinema and work with people whom
myself to newer heights and ventures I have admired over the years.
professionally. I believe contentment in your
work space is dangerous as it can make you How was it working with King Khan?
kdfa laid back! Working with Shah Rukh Khan is always a
pleasure. An absolute gentleman who is well
Any sweet memory that you fondly spoken and very chivalrous, there is a lot to
remember from your childhood days in Goa? learn from his years of experience.
I was fortunate enough to have grown up
in an open space where the fields were our One habit of Shahrukh Khan that you liked
playground and the ocean was our swimming I have learned through him to give it all you
pool and the sand dunes were used as slides. have got and to stay focused on the job at
Every Christmas we serenaded from door to hand. At that moment nothing else should
door singing Christmas carols. The spirit of take precedence or be more important. Hard
Christmas in Goa is magical. We had picnics work pays off. I have been lucky enough to

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have done my first TV commercial at the age of bustle of the city life every now and then.
17 with him and then years later to have done Beaches and hills are my go to places. I
my debut opposite him. feel at peace and most happy. Connecting
with my roots is important to keep me
What is your passion? Is acting one of grounded and focused.
them?
I was always on the school sports grounds or If you were given a chance to change
on the stage. I was never found in the class. a bad habit of yours, what would you
So acting, dancing and sports were always my change?
passion right from childhood! I would try and inculcate some (bad habit)!
(laughs) On a rather serious note, I would
What does it take to be a model? try and stop over thinking about things. It
Confidence and a little bit of narcissism in is exhausting I must confess.
the right proportions are very important. That
comes from discipline and a lot of hard work. A social cause or message close to your
Healthy eating habits and good sleep patterns heart?
are essential to maintain a good physique Educate the girl child. Knowledge is power!
and glowing skin. A ramp model has to learn
to make every garment come alive on ramp Tell us more about ‘Time to Dance’ and
and a commercial model needs to work with your role in it.
the cameras closely and make viewers ‘Time to Dance’ as the title
believe in the product she is selling! suggests is a dance film.
The forms of dance are
How do you maintain Favorite holiday destination ballroom and Latin
your health? Any fitness Europe forms. Without

regime you swear by? Favorite food giving away too
There are unfortunately Give me anything spicy and saucy much, I can tell

no shortcuts to this! Favorite movie you that Sooraj,
Working out every day Devdas Isabelle and I are
and eating after every dancers. It is a
two hours is the best Favorite Book beautiful journey
recipe. I love playing Dr Brian Weiss-‘Many lives many of two sisters
sports. So I try and get and the hardships
an hour to play tennis Masters' that they have to
or badminton or even overcome and how
Your comfort food
Nutella

dance. That takes care Love is dance is the answer!
of my cardio and rules out A beautiful, simple Tell us more about
the monotony of a treadmill. and pure emotion

I balance that out with strength your experience in
training with weights for definition and London (for the movie shoot),
pilates for lengthening and flexibility and core what are your favourite places and
strength. eating points?
Unfortunately I have not had the time
Tell us about your future projects? to step out much and let loose as I am
kdfa Currently I am shooting in London for my film shooting. And on the days I am not, I
‘Time to dance’. It is a pleasure being on sets am in the gym. I have a balanced but
every day and working with Stanley D'costa and strict diet which is not exciting at all.
Remo D'Souza. I am most excited to see how However I love to sit by the river at
this one unfolds. the cafés and restaurants whenever I
get the time. The weather is lovely at
Your hobbies? the moment. London has a lot of parks
Reading, watching movies! I like learning new that I like to go frequently and enjoy
things whenever I have the time. Horse riding and the open space.
ballroom dancing is what I have learnt lately.
Any secrets that you have in life and
What makes you feel alive? something you would like to share now?
I try and escape from the hustle and I will just keep them as secrets (laughs!)

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