TUS 3rd Edition

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Aug 2017 • Volume 001 • Issue 003

Success comes

with a secret ingredient-

‘PERSEVERANCE’



Our Team

Chief Editor
Ekta Wasan

Advisor
Archana Kochhar

Editing team
Vinita Khanna, Viral Mehta

Design Team:
SEED Design & Consultancy

Digital Editors
Amesh Sharma
Contributing Editors
Shruti Tejwani, Reshma Ajbani,
Rashi Agarwal, Sheetal Vijan,
Suman Manik, Sanya Bajwa, Gurpreet Ghura

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Letter from Editor’s desk

Power of Your Subconscious Mind

Let us talk to our Subconscious mind this time… Or rather talk about it.
As I have been a book lover always, on a suggestion of a very dear friend I came across a life changing experience called “The
Power of Your Subconscious Mind by the Author- Dr. Joseph Murphy.”
How often we talk about our subconscious mind or even take into accountability the natural healing power that god has gifted to
us humans, the most supreme creation of the almighty.The answer to that must be not very often or in some of our cases never.
We all have to understand the power of our subconscious mind and help ourselves to improve the quality of our life.
It is the greatest treasure possessed by the mankind since ages to communicate with the universe, to release or extract the
energies from the universe and that is our subconscious mind. It is that one bridge between you and the universe & what you
give to the universe comes back to you from it.
The mechanisms of Subconscious mind:
• The relationship between your conscious and subconscious mind is like a breath of fresh air and life. Without one,
there is no existence for the other.
• Your conscious mind dictates your subconscious mind, for example: If you suggest yourself that you want to wake
up at 6 am tomorrow, your subconscious mind will wake you up by that time.
• Like a captain of a ship, you have to give right commands or it will sink. Your subconscious mind works in the
same manner &is the biggest healing agent of your body.
• It helps build you towards your physical and mental goals. You keep nourishing it with the idea of perfect health,
perfect work & balanced life and like an obedient servant it will help achieve that for you.
• As very rightly said, the law of life is the law of belief. Think good and good follows & think evil, evil claws will
spread over you like a dark cloud. The conscious mind is like the gatekeeper, its duty should be protecting the
subconscious mind from coming in contact with any negative thought or belief.
• Watch what you say and be accountable for every idle word that comes out of your mouth. Saying things like, “I will
fail, I cannot do this, I am not capable of achieving this and etcwill be taken as seriously as the positive thoughts by
your subconscious mind and itwillwork towards it.
• Our subconscious mind is the biggest follower of our thoughts and words ,So make sure you give it something very
inspiring and positive to look forward to.

“You are what you think & with your thoughts, you make the world” – Buddha.

Ekta Wasan

(Editor)

Content

Mental Health As Or More Im- 10Go Gorgeous with
portant than Physical Health
“Glorious”
08 09-by NamrataTalreja
Building Corporate Image -by Mitesh Vora

-by Kaartik Gor

Danger Signs That Your 14 16Organically French -
Lymphatic System Is
Sluggish La Chartier
Beauty & Lifestyle
12-By Rashmi Somani
-by Leena Singbal

-by Reshma Mehta

How to win & influence 18How to look fashionable even with 19Fashion as we know it
-by Aanchal Bubber Mehta &
17-by Suman Manik monsoon wear! Sanjana Bubber

-by Pooja Dhanda

diaries

Regretting your own joys 21MAKE UP & More 22TUS Event - Mumbai
-by Nikita Kaur Sahani
20-by Sonalli Guptaa Diaries

TUS TUS
Member Member
Events Profiles

24Page 3 Member Events TUS Talks 25 26TUS Member Profiles

Success comes with a secret ingredient- 31Be a Showstopper

28‘Perseverance’

health
Namrata Talreja

Mental Health

as or more important than

Physical Health

Awareness about mental health sufficient? Do we require help of loved will come back with a bang. Anything
is as or more important than ones, friends and family are we recovering unresolved will need closure.
physical fitness. When we with their help? It’s a matter of changing our attitude
fall sick we don’t think twice towards it. Acceptance is the first step.
before visiting the doctor. If not …then there is a need to involve
Once we take the prescribed medicine, a professional, like a psychologist, by Namrata Talreja
follow the food diet suggested, increase counselor or therapist to begin with. If
our fluid intake, etc. We start feeling it’s taken care of with sessions at regular
better and in no time we are on our way intervals well and good. If not, then the
to recovery. next step is to visit a psychiatrist which
the psychologist will recommend if he or
But we don’t do the same for our mental she finds the need for it.
health. Firstly, it’s really hard to accept that
yes we are facing a problem which might A psychiatrist in turn might prescribe
not show on the surface immediately certain medication for a while, depending
like a physical illness, but none the less it on the person’s condition.
exists.
It’s that simple. Nothing to be ashamed.
Then there’s confusion whether what we Nothing to overthink. Just think of it as
are going through is a real problem or taking care of your mental needs. Just as
not. Should we talk about it or keep it to one takes care of one’s physical health,
ourselves? If we do decide to talk about it mental health needs attention too.
whom should we share it with.
No point ignoring it since it will resurface
Then there’s a need to ascertain the level sooner than later. Every problem in any
and depth of the problem. Is self help spectrum of life if remained unaddressed

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image
Kaartik Gor

Building

Corporate

Image

F or centuries people have making his later father proud, isn’t he Mars (Connections, Courts) – Bofors issues
been wondering as for how a exactly doing that? What also needs to be and issues with his brother.
friend we knew of personally considered is the planets that influence
as a fantastic person carried a Arudha, this is what people talk about Jupiter (Integrity) – Likes to on set on
negative image and vice versa! you and more the merrier if you are in time and in spite of ABCL debacle he paid
Haven’t we always been confused as to Bollywood since you constantly want to everyone.
how some below ordinary humans have be in the news for right or wrong reasons
such a good image? – No publicity is bad publicity! Do companies have an image too? The
answer is YES since companies were also
The answer lies in the secret Jyotish In Amitabh Bachchan’s chart Seven (out of born on a certain day & time and based
knowledge and is called Arudha – The 9) planets aspect his Arudha Lagna which on that they are “perceived” in a certain
mirror image. To put it in simple words, ensures he is always talked about. The six way. Have you ever thought of image in
when we look at ourselves in the mirror planets and what results they give are as this way?
based on external factors like light, follows:-
background, location, etc. we might Kaartik Gor is a Prosperity Coach, Astrologer
look better or worse than what we look Saturn (traditional) – Association with his & Speaker based in Dubai with clients
in real life! We all know that we have an father’s heritage. and students globally. You may connect
ascendant (Lagna), but there is also a with him on +971555532511 or kaartik@
special ascendant called Arudha Lagna Moon (Image Conscious) – Extremely kaartikgor.com
which creates our image. The house in sensitive to bad press.
which Arudha Lagna is placed is the by Kaartik Gor
person responsible for our initial claim to Venus (Relationships) – His affairs and
fame. For example, Mukesh Ambani has personal life
his Arudha Lagna in 10th house of work
which means that in spite of being born Mercury (Speech) – Fantastic Orator and
to a famous father he will out perform him grip on the language.
and his work will be recognised globally
Sun (Wealth) – Growth and downfall both
will be highlighted. The debacle of his
company ABCL created a bad image.

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fitness & wellness go
Dr. Mitesh Vora’s

“G lorious”Gorgeous with

Irrespective of any age group, having in one coherence to get best out of the “My medicines are for both the genders
flawless healthy bright skin, splendid journey called LIFE”, says Dr. Mitesh Vora, and for all the age group of people but
body contour, thick lustrous hair and a renowned homoeopathy doctor based we have a special segment for women as
majestic mental health are every in Mumbai. Having his four branches at they are the tender, sensitive and are most
woman’s dreams. At “Dr. Mitesh Vora’s posh localities in Mumbai, he is offering vulnerable to psychosomatic and hormonal
Glorious “homoeopathy clinic one can world class German based homoeopathy illness.” Adds Dr. Vora
fulfill all these under one roof. With the medicines and is having a proven track
combination of Homoeopathic medicine, record of curing illness of people with more Dr. Vora has whole different segment for
scientific Diet plan, scientific exercise than 95% success ratio for 22 years now. women to make them aesthetically more
with spiritual dynamic Meditation and appealing and making them mentally,
with the passive and active therapeutic At his clinic he treats disease of all sorts. His physically and spiritually rejuvenated. With
treatment one gets to have an alignment mantra is” FROM SICKNESS TO WELLNESS his medicines and treatment he cures obesity
of Cognizance - Physique and Spirit which AND FROM WELLNESS TO FITNESS” inspires caused by sedentary and faulty life style and
helps to transforms the person wholly. many to visit his clinic. by genetically challenged issues, he cures
hormonal imbalance and endocrinal disease
“We don’t treat disease, we treat Mind- His medicines are being used worldwide like PCOD, Thyroid, high cortisol level, insulin
Body-Soul, we mentor people on how to and also, he is a visiting homoeopath resistance, menstrual irregularities, over
align these three entities (Mind-Body-Soul) consultant visiting places outside Mumbai size breasts, pre-post menstruation cramps
and Maharashtra as well.

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and pre-post menopause syndromes, treats (personality enhancement), mind power fitness & wellness
diseases under the branches of trichology and on mental health etc.”Dr. Vora inculcates Dr. Mitesh Vora’s
and dermatology like all issues pertaining to further. At his clinic, treatments like body
skin and hair and also treats psychosomatic contorting of hips and thighs and tummy
related issues like depression, anxiety, tuck is offered, also rejuvenating body
phobias, restlessness, hyper excited etc.. wrapped with natural organic substance
He treats all kind of pain management like saffron, turmeric, sandalwood oil, with
treatment like Spondylosis, backache, knee natural seasonal fruits like strawberry,
osteoarthritis, nerve root compression, mangoes, berries, and with flowers, aroma
disc bulging – herniation, spinal cord oil, chocolates etc. are also served, also

From Sickness To Wellness and

From Wellness To Fitness

compression with all kind of muscular pain brain relaxation, body relaxation treatment,
and peripheral neuritis with psychosomatic medispa etc. are offered.
related issues like depression, anxiety, sycosis,
phobias, restlessness, super excited etc. It’s one of a best place to get a complete
authentic makeover and alteration of your
“We don’t only treat people through personality where treatment through home
medicines but also, we educate them on visit and online support is also preceded.
having healthy mind-body-soul through
our seminars and workshops on different So why waiting, get an appointment today
topics like 7 chakras and endocrine and GO GORGEOUS WITH DR. MITESH
glands meditation, polish your persona VORA’S “GLORIOUS” CLINIC

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health

DANGERRashmi Somani
SIGNS
That your Lymphatic System
is Sluggish and

How to do a Lymph

Detox Diet
Even though the lymphatic system
and the problems associated with Mild rash or acne mitigate the effects of a toxic environment.
it are not commonly talked about,
you can be sure that the lymphatic Breast swelling or soreness with each cycle 3-DAY lymphatic detox to improve lymph
system is a critical part of the body health......
due to the fact that you have twice as much Mild headaches
lymph fluid as blood If you have experienced at least 3-5 of
Hypersensitivity the symptoms we mentioned above, a
It is composed of tissues and organs lymphatic detox will be extremely beneficial
which worked together to eliminate Occasional constipation, diarrhea, and/or for you.
the toxins waste and other unwanted mucus in the stool
materials from the body. Drink Plenty of Fluid
Elevated histamine and irritation due to
However, the main function of the lymphatic common environmental allergens Since lymph is 95% water, dehydration is
system is to transport lymph fluid. This fluid one of the most common causes of lymph
contains white blood cells essential for The major causes of lymphatic congestion. Without proper amounts
fighting infection in the entire body. congestion of water, lymphatic fluid is not able to
flow properly. Always add lemon to your
So, we can say that a healthy lymphatic Even though there are many factors which water and juices in order to mineralize the
system is a key to a healthy body! can contribute the lymphatic system and body and the lymph and to have deeper
lymph nodes to become congested, these cleansing. Consuming green vegetable
Common symptoms of a congested factors are considered as the main causes: juices can cleanse all your detox organs,
lymphatic system: including lymphatic system.
Stress
Soreness and/or stiffness in the morning These are following juices -
In more than 80% of chronic health issues,
Rings get tight on fingers stress has been considered as the main 1) 1 cucumber ,+ handful celery / parsley
cause. The chemistry of stress is lymph / coriander / Pudhina / curry leaves / Tulsi (
Itchy skin congesting and degenerative. choose 3-4 among these) , lemon and sea salt

Feeling tired Digestive imbalances 2) 1 each carrot , beet , cucumber, ripe
tomato
Swollen glands They can irritate intestinal villi, the main
reason for lymph congestion. The fact that 3) 1 raddish, 1/2 cucumber, lemon
Bloating / Holding on to water the majority of the lymph in the body
surrounds the gut indicates that the quality 4) Dudhi 100 gm with coriander, Pudhina
Weight gain and extra belly fat of the villi is essential for proper lymph flow, and lemon
assimilation, immunity, and detoxification.
Dry skin Soups -
Iodine deficiency
Low immunity 1) Lemon coriander soup
This is also a common cause of lymphatic
congestion. Iodine supports the lymphatic 2) Veg clear soup
system at the cellular level and helps to

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health
Rashmi Somani

3) Dudhi / pumpkin with coriander soups release of toxins all work together in order a detox salt bath once a week.
to improve lymphatic flow.
Herbs Deep Breathing
Brisk Walking
A number of herbs have proven its Deep breathing can promote lymph flow.
effectiveness in improving lymphatic health It is upmost importance to get the lungs
due to their ability to increase lymphatic functioning and the body moving. You Stretch your arms to both sides and move
flow and clear the toxic substances. should walk for 45-60 minutes every day. your arms up while inhaling while at the
While walking, make sure to breathe as same time making circles with your hands.
Drink these herbal teas and will effectively deeply as possible. Make sure to hold your breath shortly.
detoxify the lymph: Then, move your arms while exhaling while
Legs Up The Wall making circles with your hands as you
200 ml water - 1 tsp ginger , handful mint , move the arms down. You should do this a
coriander , lemon grass , Tulsi leaves , pinch In order to improve the lymphatic flow in few times a day.
of cinnamon powder , 1,elaichi , 1 clove , 1 the legs, lay down with the legs straight
black pepper , 1 star aniseed up against the wall. This will encourage After you feel a bit lighted-headed you
the activation of the lymphatic valves for
All boil together and strain eliminating toxins and improve your sleep. need to stop. This is a sign that your

Add lemon juice 3-4 tsp Lymphatic Drainage Massage body is dispelling toxins. After some time

Manjistha can support lymph flow and Massage can help the lymph to drain. you would be able to do this for longer
detoxify the tissue.
Standing Desk period by Rashmi Somani
Exercise
This allows for more natural movements
Exercise, especially rebounding, is another throughout the day and makes it easir for
beneficial way which can help to get your the lymphatic to drain.
lymphatic system moving. Rebounding is
jumping on trampoline. Well, probably you Hydrotherapy Shower
are wondering how jumping can help. It
can open up the lymphatic valves for better This is a shower where cold and hot water
circulation. You should do this for 15-20 are used alternatively. At the end of your
minutes on a daily basis. shower, you should switch the water quickly
from hot to cold a few times.
Near Infrared Sauna
Dry Skin Brushing
This therapy can penetrate deeper into
the skin, and allow the body to sweat, Brushing the skin with a natural bush
thus eliminating the toxins. The heat, the is extremely beneficial for improving
regeneration of tissues, and the circulation/ lymphatic flow

In order to get the maximum benefits, take

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ReshmoarMgaehntiacally french

OLr gaa nCi c ha l lay rFtr ie necrh

Bouillon Chartier, Paris there is nothing cheap in Paris!) Alore, I in queue to get escorted to my table. (It was
couldn’t resist myself but to visit this so a kind gesture extended by my host Alix to
No one can talk about a place called “canteen” and I found myself waiting take me here.)
in Paris without talking about
the history of this 2000-year- Bouillon Chartier, Paris
old city! France has undergone
an economic development
and prosperity. The Paris we know, owes
everything to this leader’s contribution
towards modernism, Napoleon III, nephew
of Napoleon I.

The very first modern city of the world
created by Paris Préfet and urbanist George
Eugene Haussmann. And so, began the
story of the wonderful things and places we
still enjoy in 2017. Our favorites in jewelry,
Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, Boucheron.
Followed by palaces such as the Ritz and
Grand Cafe De La Paix. Department stores
like Printemps, galleries Lafayette. Luxury
brands such as Louise Vuitton. With these
ever-changing reforms, people of Paris
evolved bringing in a new social class to
feed them in these new districts, a new
type of restaurant emerges “BOUILLON
CHARTIER”. Bouillon means ‘cheap’ (though

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100 and still counting since its inception in for, we had to make a headway to the door organically french
1896, couldn’t believe the age-old tradition waving a goodbye to history, for a second I Reshma Mehta
still ticks on with the native Parisians and forgot I was in Paris on 9th arrondissement.
people from all over the world too! Thriving Be ready to be transported back in time for
with energy, bouillon’s motto is to provide In all its uniqueness, culture, tradition, a meal with your family at none other than
a decent meal at an affordable price. And Bouillon Chartier has preserved its history! Bouillon Chartier!
they sure do along with giving customer Log on to www.re-meh.com for more such
good service, they earn their brownie experiences.
points! Getting our well-deserved seats, I ©All Rights Reserved. No part of this blog
couldn’t wait to start pounding Alix with my may be reproduced and/or copied by any
questions! The ambience, the environment, means without prior consent from Reshma
the decor all reminded you of the pre-war Mehta.
1900‘s! (one that you would see in movies.)
This place must have seated famous faces
and historians and many more anonymous
of the generation.

An erected set out of an unforgotten era,
the admirable sideboards to keep your hat
and suit and the elegantly dressed servers
frenzy made the clock turn back. My order
was noted down on the table cloth, which
I found very amusing. Soon I am sipping
my KIR, an aperitif, a tradition to honor, is
followed by an appetizer of poached eggs
and mayo, ummm DELICIOUS! Flowing
in the banter, I didn’t realize that I had
finished my glass of red wine and was
on my mains — Poulet and Pasta! (I am
a chickeneterian!) Couldn’t end a meal
without satiating my sweet tooth, I was
recommended Rum baba, Chantilly cream
for dessert.

Scooped it down in moments!! (I had to
swipe everything quickly, people were
waiting in line to get their seats.)

Calculations done in front of you, meal paid

by Reshma Mehta

And here came the bill, I don’t see one. Rather, I see our server preparing the bill on the
same table cloth where he had written down our food order!

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beauty & lifestyle That old boring faded dress needs a revamp!
Leena Singbal How? Team it up with contrasting stockings,
long sheers and layers, stitch some crystals
&Beauty over it, and tie a lace near your waist as a belt
lifestyle or a bow of satin for giving it a sexy tang.
As a young woman entrepreneur in the Short neck? No worries! Try clothes with
making, we often tend to forget devoting deep necklines and accessories with long Feeling playful? Here’s a quick guide for
time to our own selves. Somewhere necklaces. Avoid Chinese collars. your scarfs–
between performance appraisals and work
– family balance, we lose out on the ‘me’ For a slimming effect, wear a wrap top with • Tie a loose yet firm knot near your neck
factor. This is exactly where I wish to take pants in the same color. to give a naughty look.
you today. Penning down my top 10 tips to
bash beauty and lifestyle blues. Store your makeup in cool, dark and dry • Tie the scarf to a bag to appear flirty
places. It will help not cause any reactions and dressy.
You have a fun event to attend and have to the solutions.
just 15min to get ready ? Get your eyebrows • For a trip in the day, wear it on your head
done. Nothing works better. Not even light A boring lipstick? Horrible red lipstick? Get with glares.
makeup. It takes years off your age instantly! rid of it by mixing the two and microwave
it to get a totally new shade. Try your own On days when even colorful liners seem
Use your bronzer on your cheeks as well as combinations and you’ll be surprised to boring, create a lining with the colored liner
above your eyes. Team up with some kohl have many new shades. and top it up with a winged lining of silver
and you have instant Smokey Eyes. kohl to brighten up the look. With blue, try
On similar lines, want a new nail polish? Just gold kohl and the list are endless.
Small bum? Try wearing jeans and pants add the same colored eye shadow to clear
with small back pockets. (Embellished ones nail polish and give it a mix. Tada! You have a Choose your belts wisely. Thin may look
even better) new nail polish of your own choice! sophisticated while the fat one may attract
more attention.
For your next event, swap your jewellery with Choosing sunglasses just became easier-
that of your granny. Her neckpiece of pearls Did you know that even Purses could gain
or kundan - they are a stunning and fresh. • Oval Face- Broad shaped the attention you craved for?
And since everyone out there will be wearing
the latest trending jewellery, chances are that • Round Face- Square shaped • For shaped hips- a small purse
you’ll stand out. Want instant shiny hair? Mix
Apple Cider Vinegar with a cup of water and • Square Face- Flat at the top and round in • Attractive- Large tote
squeeze in half a lemon. the bottom
• Thin- Big purse
• Heart Face- Large frame
• Hourglass figure- None

The best time to buy shoes is usually at the
end of the day when you are extremely
tired. Hence you buy only those shoes
which are the most comfortable ones and
not tempted to buy the shoes you take
with guilty pleasures. Also, try on the leg
opposite to your writing hand.

Bet you didn’t know this! Perfumes should
always be stored upside down!

That’s all for now powerlady.

by Leena Singbal

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How to how to win
Suman Manik
&win influence

A curator, an influencer and a promoter I 1. Be a rebel. 5. Manifest correctly
didn’t even know what these words meant
until The Upper Storyy happened to me. I have always been a rebel and I think you I am a firm believer of this. I believe that the
I am very grateful to Mrs. Ekta Wasan for should be one if it works in your favor and right manifestation can get you what you
giving me that platform when I really if you are right. There are no rules to be want and the places that you want to be in.
needed it. followed if you know you are on the right The universe ( I call it God ) listens to everybody
path and you need to achieve something. but it depends how strongly you want it and
I don’t even know where to start from, coming how strongly you ask for it. If you are asking
from a construction sales background I was 2. Wake up and work out. just for the heck of it then you are not going
very good at PR, networking and sales but it to get it so focus on your right goals.
meant very different from 20 years back then This has been my fitness mantra for the last
what it is today. I gave up working after I got 25 years and I definitely see the results today. 6. Love Yourself.
married at 25 years of age. Once I had my But it’s not late you can start today, you can
kids I then decided to work again but then I inculcate the same habit in your kids too so We have been responsible children when
realized I was 40 years old and I did not know that they become healthy individuals when we were young, loving wives and very
where to start from because there was a gap they grow up. affectionate towards our kids but when will
of 15 years between my working then and we learn to love ourselves? Why do we avoid
start working now. 3. Age does not matter. the word me? Take out time for yourself and
see the happy person you become. Work
We took three months to put everything When I started working at 40 I really did not towards your passion, your hobbies and
together and start The Upper Storyy but know if I could achieve what I wanted to your interests. That does not make you a
those three months helped me to gain but I did. 40 is the new 20. We do not need bad mum or a person who was neglecting
confidence back and understand that time to act our age, we are now the new era her family but if you are happy you will keep
and age has nothing to do with what you mums who are in touch with technology them happy too.
want to do or what do you want to achieve and fashion and we have great relationships
in life. I did many more events during that with our kids. So go for it live your life and There is much more going on in each woman’s
period of time and few friends like Mrs. enjoy every moment. mind and she knows she can do it. But the
Shefali Shah, Shruti Tejwani Sonali Gupta, and point is do they use any of these points for
Varsha Jain who believed in me and pushed 4. You are beautiful themselves without any guilt. So I want you
me to do it. I will always be thankful to them. to go out there and be the inspiration and
Look beautiful in your own eyes. 1 out of 10 motivation for each other. Because believe
There are few things that I would want to women find themselves beautiful. You are me nothing can give you a better high on life
share with my friends who are reading this beautiful and you need to know that. Why when you are a role model for others and can
article about what I have believed in and do you look at only the outer beauty of a help others to become one.
what I feel has kept me happy. woman when you are beautiful from inside.
Why do you see yourself from the eyes of So love yourself and see the miracles.
others even if it is your own husband? You
are your biggest encourager. So invest in by Suman Manik
yourself and see the results.

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monsoon fashion
Pooja Dhanda

How to look fashionable

meveonnwsoithon wear!

Come Monsoon and our hearts are filled with emotions, romance, poetry, nostalgia and all things wonderful. Old school music and droplets
trickling down the window somehow become the most potent stress busters, and chai with pakoras – the most appetizing snack. But while
we bask in the glories of the glorious season, there’s one thing that certainly bothers us all – How to create the perfect water-proof #OOTD?
Picking an outfit can be so tricky during this time of the year that it can make dressing-up
a dreary task. Moreover, boring umbrellas, ill-fitted shoes or drab raincoats do nothing to help us look or feel better. So how about we play
around a little with Monsoon fashion and lay our hands on some interesting rain-gear to save the day.
Here are some quirky ideas to look your stylish best even when it’s raining cats and dogs!

Raincoats – yes, there’s no running away Square umbrellas are so much in
from these as they’re the only ones that vogue – they look classy and sassy. If
come to your rescue when your overhead you dont particularly prefer square,
canopy (read: umbrella) flips giving in to go for the traditional round ones with
the mighty monsoon winds. That being
a print or colour that stands out. I
said, some impressive rain coats and recently spotted one with a sketch of
jackets are up for grabs in the market. Mumbai city printed and thought it
My personal favourite is the A-line trench
coat that ties up at the waist. Creates the looked brilliant.
perfect silhouette and looks chic. Avoid
the see-through/translucent raincoats; by Pooja Dhanda
instead solid colours like mustard, crimson,

amber, ivory etc. add to elegance.

Ditch plastic shoes for fancy gum Bags! An accessory that has saved me
boots that work great with denims or countless times from the eccentric
mid-length skirts. Zara and H&M have showers is a waterproof bag. And
a pretty collection of boots, go check
while the idea of “waterproof” anything
‘me out and thank me later. usually hints at blah materials like

18 • August 2017 • www.theupperstoryy.com unflattering tarp or plastic, many brands
are now re-imagining PVC, polyvinyl,
or double-coated nylon in more stylish
and practical ways. So look out for a

weather bag that’ll be by your side (pun
intended) regardless of the forecast.

Fashion As We Know It fashion
Aanchal Bubber Mehta & Sanjana Bubber
Indian fashion has always stayed true to volume and making a statement. Volume
its roots of culture, tradition and origin. sleeves, draped cape sleeves, dramatic floor still in vogue adding feminine touches
Indian couture fashion now has a new length trailing sleek sleeves, lehengas with to silhouettes. The focus of couture this
vibe and look to it. Modern Indian a dramatic train and overly volume drapes season is more on the silhouette and
Couture is the biggest next new trend. are in fashion. beautiful motifs and less on the color of the
Not that traditional isn’t in trend, modern ensemble. Animal motifs, floral jaal designs,
looks have taken our attention away from With focus on silhouette and varied wrought iron gate inspired motifs are the
typical classic looks to a more futuristic and embroideries, colors in the upcoming most popular this season.
modern Indian trend. season are more muted and earthy toned.
Mocha cremes, cordova tans, slate green, Modern gown fabrics like tulle and organza
Motifs, designs and embroideries and woodland olives, canyon brown, feather have officially made a grand entry to Indian
inching away from the traditional and grey and desert sand tones are the main Couture clothing which is rather refreshing.
moving more towards uniquely design hues highly in vogue. Tone on tone, neutral We loved the finale ensemble which was
embellishments. Encrusted crystals, modern thread and crystal encrusted embroideries a jeweled, ivory peplumed blouse with a
sequined motifs and geometric all over are the new trend. dangerously deep V cleavage neckline style
patterned embroideries are very popular. with brown tulle 3D roused dramatic volume
Kutdana embroideries are the most in vogue Necklines have ventured into new tailed skirt worn by he stunning Alia Bhatt.
this season. Gold and silver in use of layered boundaries this season. With deep plunge-V
chains on blouses, lehengas and even necklines, sexy strapped encrusted bloused There are numerous modern elements
feathered and stone embellished dupattas backs and nude embroidered netted blouses introduced by designers to the runways which
and layered skirts are in trend this season. which predominated the couture runway. are stunning additions to a Bride trousseau. The
designs we love this season are embellished
This upcoming season is all about drama, The cold shoulder and off shoulder are caped jumpsuits, caped bloused lehengas,
dramatic sleeves, off shoulders, peplum
blouses, in built draped dupattas, open jackets
with volume sleeves styled with lehengas and
uniquely dramatic modern gowns.

Brides have numerous options to choose
from now a days, whether it is a traditional
lehenga for a wedding or a modern gown
for a cocktail. They key to make a statement
at your own wedding is to try to opt for a
unique focused elements in each ensemble.
Since volume, dramatic silhouette and
detail are highly in vogue we suggest to
opt for a mix of varied looks for functions.
Most brides make the mistake of going too
classic and traditional at their functions and
don’t stand out like they should.

Indian fashion is finally breaking it’s chains
and traditional mould into a nascent newly
developed category of Indian Clothing with
a modern twist we like to call The Indian
Modern.

by Aanchal Bubber Mehta &
Sanjana Bubber

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regretting your own joys The non-dancers will sway right until dawn.
Sonalli Guptaa
There is chatter and happy banter with
Regretting people you may not even know.

your own joys So, when the lights turn off, why do you
look back and re-visit?

Through the moments that passed, you
are picking up judgments, you are picking
up projections and expectations of who
people should be, how they should be all
the When, why, where, how’s.

He may have come in a non-fancy car and
yet he could have been the guy who had
the party in splits and that makes him who
he is.

She could have had a drink too many
and yet she was the one who burned the
dance floor and kept the party going...
And the last thing she needs is someone
taking her wrong for it.

What if we could make no past reference,
and let a moment that passed. Be just that?

Whatever it was. Why re-visit?

Everything you are accusing, judging
someone else of, you have probably been
there and done that too. If not in this, then
perhaps some other lifetime.

Who are we then to judge?

To belittle? To make someone and
something wrong?

Life is about fun and joy, choose! make it
yours..belong!

by Sonalli Guptaa

What is it about judging one We all have those nights we “go all out”
and another??? where we actually are “being” ourselves.

When we make ourselves Where you are not hiding behind the
superior and bring social mask but ready to shed off any mask
another down, and just be you.

Just so the insecurities within us are The shy guy suddenly becomes the jester
layered upon? of the party.

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make-up & more
Nikita Kaur Sahani

MAKE- UP

&MORE

Make up its never ending!
We girls are so excited when
it comes the word Make # Start applying the desired shade color like applying your correct base / concealer.
up & Shopping! Specially smoky black/blue/green/ or burnt brown
when we talk about eye on the inner socket of your eyes. # Apply a compact or a translucent powder
make-up lots of glitters/ to set the base.
smoky look/glam lashes/ thick liner/ Kajal / # The same shade applies on the lower eyes
with different colors are amazing but while at the corner. # Contour your face adding a highlighter.
doing we mess up the look. So to get the
perfect look its very crucial to know the # You get glitter glue in the market in good # Line your lips with a good lip liner like red
right technique. brands apply a little on your center eye or in subtle tone in pinks or light beige. Then
(Eye Ball) and then apply the desired glitter apply your lip color desired with a lip gloss.
# To begin with, apply a good quality carefully with the small eye brush place it
moisturizer on your face. very carefully. by Nikita Kaur Sahani

# If you want to sparkle up your look and # Apply the black eye liner on your eye as
glitters or your mind than always begin with well as a Kohl Pencil at the lower line(eyes).
your eye make- up first.
# Apply lots of mascara then place your eye
lashes well.

# Start with your eye brows give it a defined # Give a touch of mascara again on the
shape with the help of brow palette from lower and the upper lashes.
benefit.
# Take an Ivory or Silver color shadow
# Apply eye primer on your eye area with highlighter to apply on your eye brow like
the brush, go step by step. ¾ is enough, it lifts up the eyes.

# Start with a smooth color in light beige on # Take a Wet Wipe or a tissue to clean your
the socket of your eyes. face with eye shadow and glitter bits fallen
on your face and under eyes very carefully.
# Take another dark shade like dark brown
on your eyes, at the outer side of the corners. # Start with your prep- primer and start

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TUS Event
mumbai diaries

The Storyy got better, yet again
with voice modulation session &
‘Code Break’ networking activity at
Stax, Hyatt Regency on 28th April’17

diaries

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TUS Event
mumbai diaries

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TUS Members
events

Gathering The Upper Storyy’s Gliteratti

Go Bold with Rosegold - MK Jewels_India

MK Jewels_India launched new rose gold collection on 25th july 2017 Illeana D’Cruz in Ghanasingh Be True

Lakshmi Manchu in Ghanasingh BE TRUE Suman Manik in Tony Premiere League... Suman Manik muse for Archana Kochhar’s
Jewellery Throwball for Women Trunk show

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TUS Talks

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TUS Profiles

SMeghna Ghodawathe is 29 years old, a mom and a mom to be, that’s two kids in the next 5 months,
her name now is Meghna Ghodawat, a major transition from who she was Meghna
Jayachandran, from Telugu to Marwadi Jain, wow right, two states modified to the
next level. Her schooling was done in Mumbai, she did her under graduation from
Bangalore, and completed her masters in advance management practice from
University of bath UK. Worked in the projects of London in a micro finance company.

She grew up in Mumbai, travelled the world ever since she was 6 months. She has a family full of
professionals, doctors, investment bankers, software engineers all in the silicon. Her biggest achievement
is one becoming a mom, she had her faith bit of scare, until the Skin Project happened. Being the
founder of a beauty technologies company and dolling out the most innovative beauty and skin
functional products. Her inspiration includes all those woman, who are self made and realized that their
dreams are never over till they are realized, like JK Rowling, Oprah Winfrey etc. These women who made
the impossible, a true I AM POSSIBLE, are her inspirations. To rise from the deepest depths emotional
drudgery and rise out like a phoenix to something more magnificent than a dream.

Priya SaberwalAlways curious to explore new avenues, Priya was amongst those who would gain

and lose interest in a subject at the drop of a hat. There was no course she had left
unexplored, and a one-week hobby course in Diamond Grading from the Indo
American Society was one of them. Only difference, this time she was mesmerized by

B the world of Diamonds.Priya was attracted to the beauty of nature in every inclusion

she saw, in every shade of color she gauged. She was hooked on. Next, she took up the Diploma in
Diamond Grading from The International Gemological Institute and later did a ‘Jewelry in Organized
Retail’ from the Indian Institute of Jewelry. All this while she was pursuing M.Com and then her Post
Graduation in Entrepreneurship from NMIMS, amongst the best years of her life, where she realized the
potential in her and that urge to make a name for herself.

She started working even before she knew it. She was making jewelry without any profit for extended
family and friends, which gave her hands on experience in the industry. She went on and created a small
niche in her circle for custom made luxury jewelry. At the age of 22, she was studying and running her
small enterprise at the same time!

In 2015 she launched her creation - The Nirvair Jewels Classic Original Collection of inscripted Soulful
Jewelry. This concept was first created out of sheer instinct. After realizing a potential market for this,
she started looking at ways to expand and build this product line as a brand. She, along with her team
started constant and rigorous R&D on the different styles that can be created with the same concept,
areas that require to be improved upon, production issues, quality control, customer satisfaction,
rectifying loopholes, etc.

She believes in keeping it simple and at the same time exclusive to each. The transparent, flexible and
approachable relation that she strikes with her clients is one of the reasons she chooses to run her
business from her home office.

Her motto in personal space - Love Life, Live Life! Her motto in work space- Try to create a ‘WIN - WIN’
Always! For your customers, employees and suppliers. Don’t worry about the profits, that will follow!

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TUS Profiles

Saloni Rupaniesigning outfits to sketching out strategies for a restaurant, the quintessential,

versatile, super mom Saloni Rupani has taken multi-tasking to the next level. Co-
owning the quirky restaurant-Dishkiyaoon where flavors marry peculiarity and

D the unconventional teases the routine, she believes in serving to the larger and
satisfied audiences and hence is constantly on the go to make the restaurant
better and bigger.
Owing an experience of 9 years Saloni started her career soon after completing her bachelors and
stepped into the world of fashion. The style sense and bridal couture that her designs carried were
applauded greatly by her over-seas clients. Socializing and doing something out of her comfort
zone has been her forte. Being successful in her bridal wear, she constantly wished to do something
different and undertake challenges which made her push the limits and make a mark. After a lot of
research, consulting with friends and family she gave life to her idea of being a restaurateur
Merely starting a restaurant wasn’t something Saloni was considering. A place where the walls
speak of fun, food and funk, where one would bring out the inner child in them and eat to their
hearts’ content, this belief gave life to Dishkiyaoon. Having gained a world of experience, she
personally took care of the interiors and food, the personal touch can be seen in the menu and
quirky interiors of the restaurant.
Her entrepreneurial journey has been a magnanimous affair but she has taken every challenge
with a pinch of salt!

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cover story
Rakhee Vaswani

Success comes

‘wPitehrasseevcreert ainngrcedeie’ nt-

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cover story
Rakhee Vaswani

AFamous Celebrity Chef, A Le the great quality provided in her studio. ambitious about her venture ,Rakhee aims
Cordon Bleu-trained Chef, Having started with 10 one-day workshops at being the first centre in India to provide
Proud owner of the first-of-its- to teaching 100+cuisines today and over a UK-certified Culinary diploma course.
kind initiative equipped with a 150+ workshops, from a garage to a Palate Culinary has some of the big names
state-of-the-art kitchen- Palate premium boutique studio to an Academy, associated with it like Whirlpool, Kitchen
Culinary Academy. A popular TV host for a her journey has been extremely remarkable. Aid, Middle by Cell Frost, Hersheys’s, Godrej,
culinary programme and not to forget, the Her students come from all walks of life Bob’s Redmill, Voila, On1y Foodz, Mawana
successful author of her cookbook called including Celebrities, professional bakers, tc.
Picky Eaters. So let’s enjoy this flavourful ride students who are amateurs, home makers
with Mrs. Rakhee Vaswani. who successfully run their own brands Not only food, but a lover of art & creativity,
today. she is involved with many innovative events
Her romance with food started at the very which are also largely Youth-centric events
young age of 11.Nothing made her more Her main aim is to be a teacher who teaches like open-mic comedy session, couple’s
comfortable and happy than cooking for other aspiring chefs to bridge the gap cooking specials, and festival/occasion-
her family and loved ones. As never been between the east and west through their based workshops, Yoga and Ayurvedic
indulged into formal training of her culinary distinctive cuisines. She considers her family, cooking . For fun and leisure activities like
skills at her young age, she could live this specially her husband as an important part these, she has an art space in Bandra which
dream of hers after meeting her partner for of what she is today and considers her is an extension of Palate Culinary Studio
life who is also a connoisseur. And that is husband as her best critic as well. and will herald innovative opportunities in
how her journey began from an invariably India’s culinary landscape.
self-taught cook to A ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ Teaching and seeing people grow is her real
certificate holder , invading the kitchens passion. She has trained people from the She’s a happy, determined and not to
globally. age of 5 to 80 years old food enthusiasts. forget, a very curious person who is always
People from Mumbai as well as other cities on the look for new experiences while
Her kids motivated her to explore this gift and countries, home-chefs, amateurs, even imparting her knowledge which she feels
and take it up as a profession. That gave professionals come to learn from a large is her ultimate purpose of living.These
birth to her third baby ‘Palate Culinary variety of cuisines under the umbrella qualities have made her the official face of
Studio’. Her work spoke for her because of of cooking / baking classes. Being very Hershey’s - The leading chocolate brand in
the world!

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cover story Up close
Rakhee Vaswani
&Personal
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What do you love to eat?

Home-made food always (Dal Chaawal)

Destination you love to visit for food?

Dubai

Country you would like to explore for
business?

Dubai & London

Before a Chef, You are a lovely mother. So,
one dish of yours that brightens your kids?

My son loves when I make Lebanese food for him (Mezze
platter) & even the Thai curry

Not only a beautiful chef, you are indeed a
beautiful host too. So, what kind of cuisine
you like to serve as a perfect host?

Asian & Japanese for sure. I’d love to serve Indian fusion
food too

As you are the author of the ‘Picky Eaters’, Is
there something you are picky about eating?

Karela!!

An Indian chef you would love to collaborate
with?

Manish Mehrotra

Your inspiration behind this beautiful journey
with food?

My family and mainly my loving husband!

What does The Upper Storyy means to you?

The upper storyy is a super fruitful platform for like-minded
women to share their successful life experiences which
leads to a glamorous way of networking productively! I
love this and I’ll always be a part of sharing and gaining
knowledge form my fellow super women!

Your future plans for your baby- Palate
Culinary Academy?

Making lots of franchises for the same and expanding
into a full fledged international culinary school!

A cuisine which is healthy & quick you would
like to recommend to every food maker?

Japanese is healthy as well as easy and quick to cook!

A Personality/ Celebrity/ Star you dream of
dining with?

Tom Cruise!

be a showstopper
WKH

Be a

Show

stopper!

Everyone wants to get noticed! Be them! Mascara and lip gloss work wonders! remember not to over-accessorise. Let
it a social engagement, a family there be one point of focus.
gathering or just an outing at a Wear it Right:
mall. You want to come across Right Look, Right Attitude:
as a confident, savvy, happy Its all about the fit! Wearing clothes as per
individual. How do you make sure this your body shape can win you brownie At the end of the day, its not about what
message comes across every time you points and make you look fabulous. you wear but how you wear it. Whatever
step out of your house. What are the tools Remember the appropriateness of the you wear should make you feel good about
and tricks that can give you an almost occasion. yourself, only then will you be able to carry
100% success rate? it with confidence and get noticed!
Colour me Right:
Here are a few tips that will enable you to These tips are just a few pointers to help
be the best version of yourself! Use colour to your advantage. Have a you making that fabulous first impression
varied combination of neutrals and accents and for people to notice you. Making a
Make It Up: in your wardrobe. You will end up having good first impression is all about getting
something to wear for every occasion. you a step closer to your destination!
Make Up will play a vital role when it comes Avoid pale colours around your face.
to making that first good impression! The “What you wear is your billboard, so what
trick is to either play up the eyes or the Accessorise: are you advertising?”
lips…let the attention be on just one of
The finishing touch of your look. They
can play up any dull boring outfit. But

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