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It’s MangoliciousDifferent Recipes
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SPECIAL Its Ramadanlet’s rejoice with Hyderabadis
E XC L U S I V E How to cope with Mental Health during Covid19 & Isolation – Expert Opinions!
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CONTENTS On the Cover Laxmi Reddy
23.SPECIAL Ramadan Calling
28.FEATURE
It’s an ADD TO CARTkinda day!
32.EXCLUSIVE
How to cope with Mental Health during Isolation
35.BEAUTY
Who let the sun out? Make way for the sun! Beauty hacks for knocking over the heat
38.COVER STORY Summer Fashion Essentials
45.CUISINE
Scrumptious Ramadan Recipes Bow down, the King is here!
57.FASHION
Adding Glamour To Your Summer Wardrobe Runway Trends To Follow
66.GADGETS
Top games that can get rid of your boredom
70.ENTERTAINMENT
Great Binge Watch Series This Quarantine
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In a few short months, our world has flipped upside down. As we enter May, which marks the second month in lockdown, it’s starting to sink in that, once this period of pandemic passes, we will enter a world that is very different from before. In these testing times, it is imperative to concentrate on not only our physical health but our mental health in this issue we wanted to explore what we need to do to be mentally fit in isolation and conversed with a psychotherapist to get an in-depth understanding. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone, it’s the month of self-reflection and enlightenment and let’s not forget the great food; we have some fantastic recipes in this issue you need to try making at home. As a lot of us are staying at home with our families this Ramadan, we have asked a couple of amazing families, their dynamics of spending this holy month at home. Are you a fashion lover who wants to know about the current runway trends we’ve got you covered, in this issue, we have compiled some awesome summer fashion trends. Not to forget the king of fruits- Mango is here and we have come up with some scrumptious mango recipes that you can try at home. Let’s not let the lockdown take away the mango cravings from us. We here at Tulip hope that everyone is staying safe and at home, and hope you enjoy this issue.
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ITC’s Boxes of Hope & Happiness
ITC is committed to providing comfort to children and senior citizens across Indian households during these trying times of the nationwide pandemic. To provide support during this unprecedented situation, the company is sending food supplies across the country through its Aashirvaad Box of Hope and Sunfeast Box of Happiness, an initiative backed by the company’s Rs 150 crore COVID- 19 Emergency Fund. The Aashirvaad Box of Hope for the elderly contains an assortment of Aashirvaadatta, salt & basic spices, Sunfeast biscuits, YiPPee! noodles and B Natural Fruit Juices & Beverages. On the other hand the Sunfeast Box of Happiness for children includes multiple packs of Sunfeast biscuits, YiPPee! noodles, B Natural PET Juices and snacks from Bingo!
Mahavir Group helps Sanitize Police Vehicles
Mahavir Group, a multifaceted group owning authorized automobile dealershipsconducted a cleanliness drive to sanitize police vehicles in Hyderabad. The drive was conducted as a part of the Group’s moral and social responsibility towards the police force, who continue to battle the virus selflessly, in a bid to protect the citizens of Telangana.A total of 3 mobile vans and four 2-wheelers along with a team of 10, were deployed to conduct this disinfection process for 10 days. The team covered an average distance of 35 kilometres per day, to sanitize an average of 15 patrol cars and 5 patrolling two-wheelers per day, which were used by the police force across Hyderabad.
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Red Bull helped Police Officers energise to fight Covid-19
Red Bull India realised that the policemen, media houses and doctors were fighting the CoVID 19 harder than anyone else. Recently, they began a thoughtful campaign where they reached out to frontline officers and distributed cans of the energy drink to them. The brand covered 6 police stations and a number of check points across the city and offered their drink to them. In addition to this, Red Bull India also sent over their packages to three media houses and the doctors at Gandhi hospital in order to show them appreciation and to help them stay energized to fight the pandemic!
Procter & Gamble India to produce and donate face masks and hand sanitizers:
Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the leading FMCG companies in India, has stepped up its efforts to serve the country in response to COVID-19 under its response program ‘P&G Suraksha India’. The company has announced recently that it will produce face masks and hand sanitizers for its employees, and to support the government and relief organizations who are on the front lines of this pandemic in India. The production of hand sanitizers has begun in Roorkee, and the company has manufactured the first batch already. The company will soon begin manufacturing 3-ply face masks in Hyderabad.
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Ramadan Calling!
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The holy month is here and we couldn’t be any happier! This is the time when you can transform yourself into a better human being and ask for forgiveness from God as it’s said that the prayers of every person who fasts during Ramadan will be answered. Let this month bring out the best in you and help formulate your life and its agenda in a clearer way. - By Masooma Fatima
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Haleem With The Khans What’s your definition of the purpose of Ramadan? Hoor: The main purpose of Ramadan is to come close to Allah, worship him, seek mercy and refuge. It is the month which purifies Muslims from bad deeds if it’s spent the way it’s commanded.
How is this year of Ramadan in quarantine going to be different from that of every year? Ruqaiyyah: Although I do want this Pandemic to end and have my freedom back, at the same time, it’s been a rapture to have abundant time for worship in Ramadan. I am working from home which means I don’t have to fight traffic to get home from the office and that saves plenty of time. (Sigh) What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, social life and diet? Ruqaiyyah: I try hard (haha) to lessen the use of my phone for unimportant things and spend more time worshipping. During Ramadan we already skip lunch, I manage to skip dinner too by just eating at Iftar. I’m not a fan of social gatherings/Iftar parties during Ramadan either and I try to avoid it. What are the different cuisines made at home for iftar? Shahzoor: Indian, Indian Chinese & Arabic cuisine
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What’s your secret to staying motivated and consistent throughout Ramadan, especially when you hit the mid-Ramadan slump? Hoor: The spiritual discipline in the initial days of Ramadan increases the connection with Allah and every night I renew my intentions of performing different acts of worship leading to greater rewards.
What is the biggest positive change any particular Ramadan has brought to your life? Shahzoor: Ramadan is the prime time for a change in Muslims; internal change in prioritising Islam over the worldly distractions and dedication to worship Allah has been the most positive transformation in me. What do you plan on wearing this Ramadan since the option of buying a new outfit seems to be closed? Ruqaiyyah: Eid isn’t about wearing new outfits, rather wearing an outfit which is immaculate to celebrate the end of Ramadan. That being said, thankfully I do have a new spare outfit which I may or may not wear this year. To all those readers - It’s alright to not have a new fashionable outfit as it does not defeat the purpose of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Dahi Wadas With The Shaiks What is your definition of the purpose of Ramadan? Rubeena: Ramadan is the month of blessings. During this month we ask Allah for forgiveness and our sins are expiated. The essence of Ramadan is in worship. In this holy month, all the bad is contained and the good is multiplied.
How is this year’s Ramadan in quarantine going to be different from that of every year? Salman: This Ramadan is very special because we are getting to spend more quality time with our family. Quarantine has brought the entire family together, all-male members are embracing their inner chefs. What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, social life and diet? Samya: Screen time definitely goes down. This time around socialising also has come to a halt which would otherwise be bustling with iftar and suhoor gatherings. How much ever we try of course one cannot resist samosas and haleem. What are the different cuisines made at home for iftar? Wardah: We love both Indian and Mediterranean cuisine, also we love experimenting with different cuisines adding an Indian touch.
What’s your secret to staying motivated and consistent throughout Ramadan, especially when you hit the mid-Ramadan slump? Rubeena: Mid Ramadan slump is a myth. As days keep on passing the excitement also grows as we look forward to Eid and its preparations. So shopping and gatherings are all that keeps us motivated. But due to the lockdown, the social gatherings will be less this time. What is the biggest positive change any particular Ramadan has brought to your life? Salman: This Ramadan is proving to be a turning point in our lives. Even amidst this pandemic crisis like lock down, fall of the economy, loss of lives, Ramadan is a silver lining which is giving us hope and making us realise things we previously took for granted. What do you plan on wearing this Ramadan since the option of buying a new outfit seems to be closed? Samya: For the celebration of Eid, new clothes are not mandatory. It’s about putting on the best outfit you own, the only pre-requisite being cleanliness.
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Iftaar With The Beg Family
What’s your definition of the purpose of Ramadan? Shakila: Ramadan for me is a period of the cleansing of not just the body, but also of the soul by abstaining, not just from food and drink, but from negative moods and thoughts whilst inculcating a spirit of generosity (zakat) and empathy. How is this year of Ramadan in quarantine going to be different from that of every year? Amer: My daughter, Sehr, turned 7 on the 16th of March and to celebrate it my brother Samir Beg, his wife Tej Bhabi and his boys Zahan and Mikhail came to Hyderabad. As a blessing in disguise they got stranded here and couldn’t go back to Pune, so it’s been extra special this year for them to be around and the family to be together for the entire month of Ramadan and not just the Eid.
What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, social life and diet? Amer: I try and spend time reading the Quran and improving my knowledge of Islam as opposed to watching tv or being on my phone too much. Socially, I’m anyway difficult to get a hold off so that stays the same. When it comes to my diet, it’s quite a challenge because I normally eat every hour and in Ramadan, it gets put on hold but I don’t overeat when it’s time for iftar. What are the different cuisines made at home for iftar? Samir: At the Beg household it’s a traditional Hyderabadi iftaar. My mother makes the most scrumptious food (and I promise I’m not 24 MAY, 2020 TULIP
being biased). There’s channa daal with lemon, dahi wade, seasonal fruits (loads of mango this season), banana or guava chaat salad, Haleem along with fresh juices.
What’s your secret to staying motivated and consistent throughout Ramadan, especially when you hit the mid-Ramadan slump? Tejuswini: I enjoy and cherish the traditions that come along with Ramadan so I don’t necessarily hit a slump. I look forward to this month and love the Sehri’s and the Iftaar’s and the family sitting together. What is the biggest positive change any particular Ramadan has brought to your life? Shakila: Every Ramadan brings about personal development and reform to be a better human where one can introspect and do away with bad habits, bad practices and learn to be kind to others, be generous, be patient and tolerant for one another so the positive change has been constant every Ramadan. What do you plan on wearing this Ramadan since the option of buying a new outfit seems to be closed? Amer: It is a tradition for one to wear new clothes for Eid but if that isn’t available then we can wear our best clothes available to us. Thankfully I have a new Kurta and Pyjama that I had got stitched for a wedding but because of the quarantine I couldn’t attend, so I’ll be wearing that.
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Biryani With The Khaleels What’s your definition of the purpose of Ramadan? Zara: My Definition of purpose of Ramadan means a good opportunity to change yourself by having built the patience in you. And by doing loads of good deeds & charity which Benefits Others.” The word RAMADAN means Burning” It was named Ramadan because it burns the sins of the people with good deeds. How is this year of Ramadan in quarantine going to be different from that of every year? Wajid: This year of Ramadan in quarantine would definitely be the opposite & totally different from every year of Ramadan in past. All these years it was during the time of Ramadan I use to visit the mosque more frequently to offer prayers. And to offer Tarawih prayers during the night time & spend more time in the mosque. There used to be a lot of iftar parties, hanging out with friends & playing cricket till the time of seheri & going to the old city occasionally to enjoy the real atmosphere of Ramadan with stalls of haleem all over & everyone enjoying the delicious haleem but this year of Ramadan in quarantine all these things would be missed a lot. But I’m excited to have all the Iftars at home with family. What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, social life and diet? Zara: When the Holy month of Ramadan comes it’s natural that daily Routine of life changes completely for a month. I usually avoid watching movies & listening to music. I rather listen to or watch things which bring you knowledge. And hear lots of duas & surahs on youtube and which I get forwards on WhatsApp. Socially I don’t go for any birthday parties or weddings or any social party too. I just prefer going to iftar party as it gets over early too, and I can carry on with my tarawih prayers. During the month of Ramadan, I prefer eating twice a day sehri & iftar. Anything that I have post iftar till sehri is very light basically milk shakes & light munches. What are the different cuisines made at home for iftar? Wajid: There are lots of variety made for iftar in my house because everyone has their own likes & cravings for iftar. As I prefer eating haleem & deep fried samosa, chicken spring rolls, bhajiyae , dahi vadae occasionally which are made every day for iftar. I make sure my favourite cuisine is made for me every day for iftar like fresh pineapple & watermelon juice, grilled shredded chicken sandwich or egg sandwich. I prefer having grilled chicken with corn too. What’s your secret to staying motivated and consistent throughout Ramadan, especially when you hit the mid-Ramadan slump? Zara: I feel it’s the will power which comes from within to be motivated & consistent as the month of Ramadan starts. For the first few days, it’s the transformation of mind, body & soul. But especially when the mid-Ramadan comes it becomes quite easy to fast as it becomes a habit which I had adapted. What is the biggest positive change any particular Ramadan has brought to your life? Wajid: Every Year of holy Ramadan since I had grown up I had lots of changes in me. Especially I feel in this month of Ramadan it brings inner peace Allah open doors for opportunity, forgiveness, acceptance of prayers & duas. A few years back in the month of Ramadan I learnt to forgive & seek forgiveness and not keeping anything for anyone in my heart. And it made a big difference in my life. I value more about my loved ones especially my mother, wife, kids & my family. What do you plan on wearing this Ramadan since the option of buying a new outfit seems to be closed? Wajid: Luckily I have a few pairs of new kurta pajamas that were stitched, bought by my mom & wife last Ramadan for Eid. Which I didn’t get the opportunity to wear as I had already my clothes stitched for Last Eid. So this Ramadan is the perfect time to utilise those clothes for Friday’s, special nights & Eid.
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Fruit Chat With The Khans
What’s your definition of the purpose of Ramadan? Anjum: For me, the definition of the purpose of Ramadan is to come closer to the creator of the world, to worship him and to seek forgiveness. It is also to master yourself by controlling your mind, heart and stomach. How is this year of Ramadan in quarantine going to be different from that of every year? Moin: This Ramadan will indeed be a prime chance to self-reflect and celebrate loved ones and friendships. This year will evidently require some extra effort instead of going to fancy restaurants for a pricey iftaar meal; everyone can create their own feast. What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, social life and diet? Sakina: In terms of technology usage now that everyone’s at home and have a lot of time in their hands me and my family have decided to utilise this time to watch Ramadan lectures and community prayers on YouTube. Talking about social life we used to have a lot of iftaar parties for our friends and family at home. All of that will be taken over by virtual iftar gatherings now. Coming to the diet plan, some of you may be thinking Ramadan is the great time to lose weight but this is the time where one actually gains weight. That’s because eating large meals super early in the morning and late at night with a long period of low activity bordering on lethargy in between can wreak havoc on your metabolism. I being a foodie can never have a diet plan during Ramadan. What are the different cuisines made at home for iftar? Anjum: Every day is a feast at our home for iftar. And in this quarantine, I and my mum have decided to make every day something new so that we don’t miss out on anything. Some of my favourites are from haleem to dahi vade, from shami kebabs to sheer kurma, from dum biryani to fresh fruit juices, from meat curries to shahi tukda, all of these forms are a part of our iftar. What’s your secret to staying motivated and consistent throughout Ramadan, especially when you hit the mid-Ramadan slump? Sakina: Ramadan is the month of the Quran. The recitation of the Quran privately, and the recitation of the Quran in the Taraweeh prayer itself is a motivator for me in this month. Also to make the month feel extra special I like to decorate my room. If you have fairy lights or candles try arranging those around your room. If you don’t have any decorations, you can make some by writing your favourite quotes and sticking them up. What is the biggest positive change any particular Ramadan has
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brought to your life? Moin: From tight sleep schedules to hunger for extended hours to a reduction in consumption of junk foods, to a technology diet; to withdrawal from caffeine addiction, to lengthy standing in Taraweeh prayers at night, to extensive listening to the Quran. Every Ramadan I become more positive and a better version of myself and I thank Allah for this blessed month. What do you plan on wearing this Ramadan since the option of buying a new outfit seems to be closed? Sakina: Coming to outfits I have always been very particular to what I will be wearing on Eid. This year I just got lucky that I had 2 new outfits ready that I planned to wear in any occasion that comes up but now that all the events have been cancelled I have got a chance to wear one of the outfits for Eid. In this case, I still have a new outfit so there is nothing to worry about it.
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Suhoor With The Hussains What’s your definition of the purpose of Ramadan? Rubina: Ramadan is the month of mercy, compassion and forgiveness. The purpose of Ramadan is to come closer to the creator of the world, to worship him and to seek forgiveness. Muslims around the world observe fasting for this entire month and it’s not just about staying hungry all day but also abstaining from any wrong doing to the best of our knowledge. Also as the popular belief goes it takes 21 days to create a habit! So it gives all of us a chance to implement the good and let go of anything bad we think we have bought upon ourselves! How is this year of Ramadan in quarantine going to be different from that of every year? Adnan: One thing which I will miss the most this Ramadan is our Taraweeh in the mosque. It’s our Ramadan routine to go for night
prayers every year as a family. We wait for this holy month of Ramadan to come so we can all go to the mosque and during Taraweeh prayers, listen to the Imam and understand the deeper meaning of the Holy Quran. And of course like every Hyderabadi irrespective of his or her faith, we are going to miss haleem, all the midnight hangouts and sehri treats which our city offers every year. What changes do you make in Ramadan to your technology usage, social life and diet? Rubina: In terms of technology, at home, we try collectively to reduce tv time as a family. We try to devote as much time to reading the Quran and prayers during the duration of the fast. Early evenings are consumed with the preparation of iftar at home. Every year we had some need to change our lifestyle in terms of social commitments to fulfil our obligations of the soul and faith in Ramadan. But this year staying home is giving us much more time to think and reflect and feed our soul. In terms of diet, I personally have to actively watch myself because I have the tendency to fill any voids in life with food, quarantine was the time I went into a food coma. I tried every new recipe I came across and you tube cookery channels were my saviours. But during Ramadan eating healthy and filling especially in the time of sehri will help you sustain the month-long fasts. I personally include bananas and complex carbs in sehri coz they help me stay full for longer. What are the different cuisines made at home for iftaar? Rubina: I and my husband both are big foodies, so iftar time is very dear to us. It mainly includes traditional Hyderabadi dishes like dahi vade, fried items like samosas, bhajiyas and spring rolls, fruit juice and fruit chaat. I am a Gujarati so sometimes I crave for my dhoklas. So every few days there is some change in cuisine and we have gujju treat with some chaat for iftar. What is the biggest positive change any particular Ramadan has brought to your life? Adnan: Every year Ramadan makes me grounded. It’s a month of sharing and giving whatever you can, be it money, food, knowledge or love. Going without good all day teaches you a lot of things. You do realize the plight of the poor and that motivates us to share what we have and try to do that in abundance. Also, a good positive change which Ramadan instils in me is discipline and self-control. I try to not sleep after Fajr prayers and start my day early. The calmness of early mornings gives a boost to my productivity. What do you plan on wearing this Ramadan since the option of buying a new outfit seems to be closed? Rubina: I actually didn’t think about this until I read this question. I think the lock down has taught us all to live in a minimalistic way. We have all come this far and managed to live without a lot of things which we once considered as a necessity. So yes, Eid this year will be more in essence than ever, we will dress up in neat clothes if not new and then sheer khurma can fill any voids if at all we feel the blues which is unlikely, we all pray we will have a beautiful Ramadan and an amazing Eid and all our worries and viruses soon may come to an end.
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It’s an ADD TO CARTkinda day! While the Corona Virus outbreak continues and you continue staying locked in your houses craving for good food, delectable snacks, gorgeous outfits, makeup and much more, Tulip has been busy doing its homework. After a lot of research and cross checking hygiene standards, we have shortlisted a few boutiques and restaurants that are providing the best of best products during quarantine. The best part? They are all providing home delivery! Stop worrying about that Eid outfit you couldn’t buy or the Iftar items you are missing on. Read through, pick your favorite and order away! 28 MAY, 2020 TULIP
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The Baking Culture
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Originally from Chennai and new to the city, the baking culture is a studio that creates mouthwatering desserts. Offering a wife variety of cakes, cupcakes, brownies, truffles, cookies etc, the team at baking culture aims to exceed expectations. Be it in taste or aesthetics they deliver excellence in each creation. Apart from taking orders, the brand also takes classes for young baking enthusiasts who want to get into the baking profession. During this quarantine, the baking room ensures contact less and timely delivery of their products! Stop crying over how you miss gorging on desserts and order away! Instagram- @the_baking_culture Contact- 6381918677
AR Couture Are you wondering on how to pick an outfit that is trendy, classy and sophisticated at the same time? Are you worried about having to make a compromise on your Eid outfit due to the lockdown? Worry not! Here comes AR Couture at your rescue. A brand that initially started off as a hobby and out of Reema Arshad’s love for fashion has today become a known name amongst ladies. The outfits at this boutique are imported from various countries especially Pakistan and delivered door to door to customers. They have been taking extra care in sanitizing and packing their products before delivery to ensure safety of both their customers and delivery persons. The main motto of the brand is providing satisfaction to its customers through its bespoke quality and affordable prices. This festive season, choose your colors and styles and take your pick at AR Couture. Instagram: @a.r_couture Contact: 8790282195
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Rabayaat.Inc Rabayaat.inc is an online business with its base in the Middle East and retail outlet in Hyderabad. The brand specializes in Abayas and Hijabs that are exclusively designed and shipped from the Middle East. The team at Rabayaat knows believes that every product counts and thus strive to make shopping experience for its customers as satisfying and fun as possible. Be it daily wear or party wear, you name the fabric for your veils and they have it! Despite the lockdown, Rabayaat is able to ship its products not just across the city but all across the country. Delivering happiness in hygienic packages has been their aim during this Pandemic. Instagram: @rabayaat.inc
Gulmohar boutique Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak and that is exactly what Gulmohar boutique specializes in- designing outfits that speak volumes about themselves! This boutique deals with everything related to clothes whether it is the selection of fabrics, designing, stitching or even delivering ready made outfits in all sizes. Team Gulmohar has their delivery executives spread all across the city to deliver outfits that are sanitized and double packed at your doorstep. Apart from this, they also satisfy your cravings by supplying frozen food items that make you feel better about not being able to eat at a restaurant! Pre order at Gulmohar to eat tasty and look pretty! Instagram: @gulmoharboutique Contact: 9652912215
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Gorgeous Boutique
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They say that nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful. This festive season, enhance your beauty by shopping from the gorgeous boutique! This boutique brings to you an extremely unique collection of original Pakistani outfits that cannot be found elsewhere. They are also making things easier during the lockdown by providing tailoring services as well for their outfits. Their no contact weekly delivery also ensures that the outfit reaches you on time without hassles. Apart from clothing this brand also deals in accessories and makeup products. This Ramadan, they aim at making your Eid colorful and safe by providing a complete package of quality products and quality services at your doorstep! Instagram: @gorgeous1661 Contact: 9885495301
My Global Kitchen As the name itself suggests, my global kitchen is a cooking school and catering service that deals with cuisines all across the globe. The founder of this place is a foodie herself and takes great pleasure in serving others. One can not only order but also learn cooking at the global kitchen by attending their theme based cooking workshops. One of the most loved things about this place is their special annual Ramadan menu. It is a lavish menu consisting of scrumptious food items that will leave you licking your fingers. They also have special frozen food items like samosas, kebabs etc that make your cooking hassle free. Their deliveries are made even during quarantine during the non curfew timings. Instagram: @my_globalkitchen Contact : 6309 607 358 TULIP - MAY, 2020 31
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How to cope with Mental Health during Isolation According to the World Health Organization, the novel coronavirus as Sars-Cov-2 and the disease it causes as COVID-19 -19 when expanded The CO expands to corona, the VI for virus and the D for the disease. During periods of a pandemic, it is highly important to concentrate on not just physical well-being but also to make sure that the emotional safety and well-being of individuals that are affected by the epidemic are taken into consideration and made aware of it. The rise of the COVID-19 has led to a number of precautionary measures such as quarantines, social distancing and in some cases total lockdown in regions or countries around the world. Loneliness and social alienation can have a serious effect on the mental health of many in various socio-economic classes. Anxiety, apathy, and boredom are some mental health consequences of isolation and can be observed to exist long after the pandemic stops, whereas heightened feelings of distress and tension can have a serious effect on mental health particularly in this period of instability. We interviewed two psychotherapists/ psychologists who are inclusive and intersectional therapists who believe in contextualising mental health to get a better understanding of isolation and mental health.
Excerpts From A Conversation With Sumaya Baba Could the COVID19 be a looming psychological impact? The unprecedented extent of the pandemic will have consequences which the world will have to recover from over time, whether it is the economic and financial disruption or psychological impact on humankind. Our mental health is influenced by the environment we are in and in the case of COVID19 until the vaccination is developed, the fear of contracting the virus may be anxiety provoking. There is bound to be chaos in our psyche when we can no longer take the safety of our surroundings for granted. For example, even a flu may cause much more stress than usual. Likewise, living away from your parents or children may leave you in a constant state of worry for their safety. Therefore, our psychological resources may be spent recovering from the consequences of a pandemic while simultaneously adapting to the ‘new normal’ in a post COVID19 world. However, while it is important to be prepared for the unfamiliar chaos and uncertainty, it is equally important to believe in one’s capacity to survive this. In the face of social isolation, our effort towards emotional and virtual connection with loved ones may have to increase. Resilience is strengthened when we function as a collective. What impact can long periods of Isolation have on individuals? Isolation when it is not by choice, but a compulsion can prove challenging for many of us. Counterintuitively, prolonged isolation may be more exhausting than going out as it leaves very few activities to occupy our mind. Boredom is an underrated psychological state which in reality can be stressful. Our motivation to work or follow our routine may gradually diminish by staying at home over time and in turn lead us to feeling guilty. Unlike normal circumstances, the period of isolation can open new channels of self knowledge since we spend so 32 MAY, 2020 TULIP
much time being with oneself. For some these realizations may cause discomfort. It is important to identify moments where we dwell too intensely in our negative thought train and immediately break out of it to protect our psychologicalwell being. So many of us are unfamiliar with the idea of being ‘idle’ and alone with oneself that makes us restless and anxious. Moreover, being away from our partners or family members may create a feeling of detachment and loneliness. These feelings are not unwarranted and we should reach out to our loved ones to communicate our emotional state so they can reassure us with comforting words and affection. Remember, in this context, isolation is to protect yourself from the virus and not a reflection of your life in general. It is only temporary and we’re all in this together. What is the best way to cope with these long periods of isolation? l The first most important thing to do is to check in with yourself time and again and remain attuned to your mood states. Self empathy during isolation is crucial for our wellbeing. Be kind to yourself. Appreciate every little thing you’re doing during this pandemic. l Create a routine- Although everyone emphasizes the importance of maintaining a routine, no one actually explains what it really is. Routine is only a division and allocation of time to basic activities during a day which you repeat on most days of the week. Don’t perceive it as an arduous task because that’ll only hinder your attempt to being organized. Before you begin, clarify what a routine is not for you. If you’re facing difficulty sticking to doing basics during a day like meal timings or office work, then focus only on them. If you find yourself being comfortable then go ahead and add something fun to the routine like an online dance class. Routine is the tool to keep you organized, not a way to sharpen your talents. l Productivity- It is a way to cope with a pandemic, not the sole purpose of it. Don’t pressurize yourself to be as productive as you were before COVID19, acknowledge the drastic change we are all undergoing and adjust accordingly both physically and mentally. Work is important, but right now, your priority should be good health and safety of you and your loved ones. If you find yourself feeling low because of unproductive days, remind yourself- your level of productivity during a global crisis does not define you in any which way. l Maintain safe spaces- Broadly, safe spaces are of three typesphysical, psychological and virtual. A safe place is where you can be at ease and let your walls down knowing you won’t be judged or criticized. If you find your family environment being hostile to you during the lockdown, it is important you create a small corner in your room for yourself. If that’s not possible, turn inward and activate the reassuring voice within you, which you would normally use to comfort another friend. It’s time you used it for yourself. Finally, virtual safe spaces include staying connected with friends and even strangers on social media who bring positivity in your everyday life. While a skype call may not fill the void of physical presence, it is definitely better than feeling alone. What is the best way to cope with social isolation when someone already has an existing mental health condition? The experience of a pandemic and our approach towards it is determined by our existing psychological health to a large extent. It can be difficult for persons with previous experiences of mental health problems to adjust to social isolation, as our past traumas and dysfunctional coping mechanisms get activated in times of a crisis. However, the following points can make it an easier experience for you: l If you’ve not consulted a psychologist or aren’t in psychotherapy, this is a good time to reach out to someone. A psychotherapist’s presence means you wont have to face this crisis on your own. l Keep the voice of reality alive within you. Irrespective of the kind of
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psychological problem you have experienced, knowing you have it in you to overcome the anxiety, sadness or other symptoms goes a long way. Ensure you are not consuming too much news or information in a day as it will aggravate the negative state of mind. Know the difference between being informed and being overly involved. Identify the triggers to your mood states or behaviors which cause difficulty to you or your loved ones and immediately withdraw into your safe space. Put it extra effort to maintain the routine and practices given to you by the psychologist before this pandemic. The coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety provoked during a pandemic as opposed to under normal circumstances don’t differ.
What is the best way for parents to talk to their children about COVID-19 and its impact? It’s important for parents to acknowledge their children’s capacity to sense the changes in their environment and troubles experienced by family members. Children are more aware and emotionally receptive than we give them credit for. Therefore, parents must make an honest attempt to communicate to their little ones about the situation while avoiding details which may be incomprehensible to a child. Some of the statements parents can use to converse with their children include “I know you notice we’re all at home more often and constantly ask you to wash your hands but theres a reason for it…” , “I understand you want to go out and play with your friends but it is not possible this moment since..”, “We’re all in this together and as long as we stay home we’ll be able to fight the virus better as a family” . Be present to your child and communicate with them in a way they understand and not as adults only. Children have a language of their own which parents must adapt to and not vice versa. You could use the method of play to indicate the importance of staying inside by using familiar toys. Understand your child’s emotional state before expecting them to obey your instructions during the pandemic. What are the best strategies to cope with social distancing, selfisolation or quarantine when taking care of children and older individual’s? Children : The four C’s are very important while understanding your child. 1. Comprehend- Children have their own thought processes and psychic structures which are important to access. 2. Communicate- They may not use the kind of language adults are used to but it doesn’t mean they don’t feel the need to communicate or be communicated to. Develop a common language between you and your child, like simplifying the words and even using fantasy scenarios to explain to them certain situations. 3. Comfort- Children have a capacity to feel and empathize with their immediate environment. Acknowledge this and provide a supportive space for them to express their emotions as well. 4. Collaborate- Since the entire family is home, the burden may fall on one member to handle everyone and everything. This can be avoided if children are made to feel responsible by assigning tasks to them. It can range from household chores to play ideas for the entire family to engage in. Let everyone feel like they’re contributing to avoid chaos and feeling of boredom. Elderly: Their physical safety is of utmost priority. Make sure to make them feel safe and comfortable in their space and restrict the COVID19 conversation with them as it might feel personally threatening. If there is space at home for physical exercise then this would not only relieve stress and keep them active but also provide psychological reassurance that they’re ‘doing’ their bit to remain safe and healthy. It is important to feel in control even when you’re not.
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Excerpts From A Conversation With Rafath Unissa Could the COVID19 be a looming psychological impact? Yes, covid19 being a pandemic, has hit us all out of the blue and it has made us all realize how vulnerable we all are as humans. A lot of uncertainty has entered our lives and life as we knew it has come to a stand still. It does have a huge impact on our mental health in many ways, there is a lot of anxiety concerning our health and that of our loved ones, our financial and economic situation is badly affected, we are quarantined in our homes and some us are even stuck in abusive or toxic environments at home, we might even feel lonely, anxious, irritated or even depressed due to isolation and social distancing. And it is going to take some time for things to get back to normal even after the lockdown ends, and this period is going to have a looming psychological impact on all of us, getting back to the pre-lockdown way of life is not going to be easy. A lot of our plans have to be re-evaluated as there is so much uncertainty about our future. The way we go about our lives will be altered in many ways. So yes, covid-19 is going to leave it’s mark. What is the best way to control mental pressure when someone feels anxious or stressed when thinking of COVID-19? Feeling anxious or stressed during this unprecedented period of global uncertainty is completely normal. We might also feel helpless, sad, frustrated, irritated and feel that things are not in our control. In such a situation, some of the ways in which we can manage our anxieties and fears is by being mindful of our information consumption and limiting our exposure to anxiety-provoking news or updates on the pandemic. Another thing that we need to ask ourselves is ‘is this in my control?’ Focusing on what is in our control and what isn’t helps us deal with the anxious thoughts about our future and stay in the present moment. And finally, having a routine and giving structure to your day might be really helpful in giving you a sense of control and defusing the anxious, overwhelming feelings of helplessness. What is the best way for parents to talk to their children about COVID-19 and its impact? Children might find it difficult to understand what they are seeing online, on TV, or hearing from other people, so they can be particularly vulnerable to feelings or anxiety, stress and sadness. Parents and caregivers need to connect emotionally with children, understand their concerns, be aware of any situation leading to stress, and also try to create an environment which is as normalised as it can possibly be. Some of the ways in which parents can engage with their children are by giving them opportunities to talk about what they are feeling and encouraging them to share concerns and ask questions. Children need adults to help them understand what is going on, so parents need to talk about what is happening by keeping it simple and appropriate for each child’s age. Silence and secrets do not protect our children, honesty and openness does. Communicating in fun and supportive ways rather than ignoring their questions and concerns is beneficial. In such a time, children also need to feel comforted and reassured that they are safe and taken care of, so spending time with them, educating them about hygiene and safe distance in a fun way,
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playing interactive and learning-related games are some ways that can be helpful. How can one support a loved one who is very anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic? Being there for them, this does not mean that you give solutions or suggestions or ask them to stop feeling anxious, it simply means that you are being present to their experience by validating and empathising with them. Listen to them and their experience and ask how you can be of help. Professional help and therapy is also available across various online platforms to help people manage anxiety and stress during this uncertain time. What is the best way to deal with feeling lonely while in selfisolation? With the current lockdown and social distancing, a lot of us are stranded in our homes away from our friends and social circles and some of us are even away from our families. This makes the feelings of loneliness creep in, some ways of dealing with this is by keeping ourselves busy with activities that are engaging and attention absorbing, like taking up a long-forgotten hobby, reading that book you always wanted to, taking up an online course, etc. Another way would be using technology to stay connected with people, playing online games with a group of friends or organising online meetups. We can also use this alone-time to reflect and look within, spend time with ourselves and engage in contemplative and meditative practices of self-discovery. What are the best strategies to cope with social distancing, self-isolation or quarantine? With the lockdown and social distancing in place, a lot of us are feeling irritated, frustrated, bored, depressed and a variety of complex feelings. The lack of physical activity, socialising, doing the same household chores everyday and balancing it work from home does have an impact on our mental wellbeing. Studies show that low activity and social disconnection are two of the most important factors responsible for maintaining low mood, motivation and energy. Some of the ways in which we can cope with this is by having a daily routine and regular sleep schedules, having an exercise routine, staying connected with our loved ones, spending fun time with family by playing board games or organising movie nights, practicing mindfulness and finally being kind and compassionate towards ourselves and reminding ourselves that we are doing the best we can in a time of global crisis. This also means that we aren’t being too hard on ourselves for not being productive. It’s okay to feel demotivated sometimes and it’s okay to not be productive, it’s okay if we don’t finish all the tasks for the day and it’s okay to binge watch that show on Netflix. Also practicing gratitude for all that we have opens us up to joy, compassion and appreciation of the present. This lockdown and social distancing has given us an opportunity to pause and reflect on our lives, let’s take this opportunity to slow down and connect with what is important for us, with self-compassion and kindness.
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Who let the sun out? Make way for the sun! Beauty hacks for knocking over the heat
The sun’s out and so are our sunscreens, hats and scarves to stay protected from its rays. Summers bring along the fear of getting tanned, building up of all that melanin and of course the dreaded sunburns. Our makeup too, hardly survives the charring heat of Hyderabad during summers and all we crave is to stay indoors with the air conditioners swaying it’s cold breeze over us. We might not be able to stop the rays from reaching you, but what we can do is save you from them affecting your healthy supple skin and makeup products. Here we’ve brought to you the best beauty hacks for this summer from the top makeup artists of our city, helping you solve all your worries of the heat. Thank us later!
Fakhia Arif
Instagram: fakhiarif Question: How to keep your skin moist and hydrated in summers? “To keep your skin moist & hydrated the following things should be considered: 1. Spf 30! Sun block is a must in the summer heat & anything with spf 30 blocks 97% of the UVB rays. 2. Kielhs ultra facial cream. No matter how oily you get, never skip your moisturizer. 3. MAC cosmetics Fix+ or Dickinson’s hydrating facial mist.”
Saniya Khan
Instagram: makeupbysaniyakhan Question: How to make your makeup last longer? “Prepping your skin before makeup application is the most essential step to make it last longer! Start off by using a toner to help get rid of excess oils and balance the pH in the skin. Use a water based moisturizer to hydrate with and an oil-free pore minimizing primer! This gives the skin a smooth finish and helps makeup stay put. Use an oil-free foundation and then cream based products on the face and set them with a matching powder. Instead of buffing in the powders in circular motion, stipple them onto the face to lock the products in place. Use LOADS of setting spray! Lastly, always carry a compact to dab on areas that appear shiny”. TULIP - MAY, 2020 35
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Instagram: sandysartistry Question: How to avoid getting tanned? “Skin care routine is necessary to avoid getting tanned. One should only apply sunscreen post the skin regiment- Cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. There are also many BB & CC creams and even foundations which have SPF added in their composition and can be used for dual benefit without the hassle of applying two different products”.
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Instagram: makeupbyaliyaalmahmoud Question- DIY facemasks for surviving summers “A face pack made with gram flour, curd, tomato juice and turmeric gives an instant glow for people with oily skin. For those with a dry skin type, a tablespoon of raw milk mixed with gram flour and a teaspoon of ghee can be applied at night for 15 mins before washing it off with lukewarm water. This decelerates the appearance of wrinkles and at the same time hydrates and gives the dry skin it’s much needed glow and moisture during summers.” 36 MAY, 2020 TULIP
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Instagram: bridesbynadia Question: How to treat tan lines and sunburns? Answer: “A shower scrub requires you to slough off the top layer of your skin to start the fading process! (If your skin is burned, please wait a few days or it won’t be pleasant). Lemon is a natural exfoliant, which is also gentle as it does not require any harsh scrubbing! You need to dilute the lemon juice in honey so it doesn’t burn. Leave this on for 25 mins and rinse. Potato slices work like magic too. If you have a red burn line rather than a tan line, then you can cut a potato into thin slices and place it on the affected areas! Let sit for 15 mins and then remove!”
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Instagram: makeoversbyaliya Question: The perfect makeup for summers? “Keeping your makeup light is the key. Use a concealer instead of foundation, choose cheek stain over powdered blush, wear lip stains instead of thick, creamy lipsticks, use bronzer for a sun-kissed look and opt for matte products over shimmers. Keep blotting papers handy to use them instead of more powder.”
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Summer Fashion Essentials
Summer fashion is all about comfort and making a flawless style statement. We all prefer light weight clothes, soft and breezy fabrics and more importantly try not to choose dark colours. We concentrate so much on clothing, but always forget about our essentials. Don’t worry! We bring together our Hyderabadi’s to show their summer fashion essentials that you can follow for the whole summer. - By Peram Srija Reddy
Laxmi Reddy @laxmireddy75 Fashion Blogger
How Wonderful the colour yellow is, it stands for the summer and Summer is never complete without a mock tale, this mock tale Summer go to look is totally my saviour with a hint of shades.
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COVER STORY | ROHESH NAYAK @rohesh_n
IT Consultant I’m wearing a very vibrant floral tee from Flying machine along with a white denim shorts from H&M. I personally love these casual Nike running shoes that I’m teaming along with it. The entire idea behind the look is to be trendy, full of fun and of course keeping your fashion game on point. A pair of white sneakers can never go wrong along with Denim shorts! My absolute favourite look for the summers.
ROHESH NAYAK @rohesh_n
IT Consultant I’m wearing a very vibrant floral tee from Flying machine along with a white denim shorts from h&m. I personally love these casual Nike running shoes that i’m teaming along with it. The entire idea behind the entire look is to be trendy, full of fun and of course keeping your fashion game on point. A pair of white sneakers can never go wrong along with Denim shorts! My absolute favourite look for the summers.
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Fashion Blogger I styled this cute striped crop top from Forever21 with a pair of baggy high waist denim trousers. Then I added a trendy sling bag from Lavie to the look, along with a pair of cute white shoes. Lastly, to complete the whole outfit, this cute headband, with a knot on top, looks very summery and peachy!
DIVYA BOPPANA @divyaboppana_
Content Writer I love whites and I can’t stop experimenting with them. White on white is always trendy. So I wanted to do something different and added a bit of my personal style, hence the pink cap and bum bag! I think bum bags are super cool for all seasons, a wardrobe essential for all ages.
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COVER STORY | R S MANASA @manasars3
Blogger The colours and the print scream summer vibes already and to top it off. I added a cane hat and sunglasses which are both functional and aesthetic in value. They cover and protect you from the harsh sun and even finish off your outfit on whole.
ANUDEEP BAIDYA @in.his.wardrobe
Content Creator It is a pair of stonewashed jeans that have been hand-painted, a trend I personally love. I paired it with a classy white shirt and a pair of formal shoes. Not to forget my summer essentials a pair of sunglasses and a black fedora hat that complements the outfit and matches the shoes.
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| COVER STORY MANASA REDDY @manasareddy_
Style ambassador of H&M I chose floral print and green for a fresh look. Since I wanted to look very dramatic I chose to get ready retro so made an effortlessly stylish bun hairstyle and complimented it with a perfect head band. It makes to feel like am ready for a beach vacation or a picnic to the nearby park. Summer is the best time to show off our fashion skills as we get to experiment so many looks that can be bold or girly or classy or sassy ! It’s time to delayer but it’s time to look like an icon !
SHRITIKA AGARWAL @shritikaagarwal
Stylist Totally avoid polyester, synthetic tights and slacks. Avoid jackets and thick material tops. No- show socks. There’s always a WATCH for the job. Keep any headwear a neutral colour like tan or navy. Wearing a complete look in the same colour is a bold move, but showsconfidence and an eye for current trends. For stylish bags in particular-TOTE BAGS.
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COVER STORY | ESHA RAO @ _thefashionpsychic_
Fashion Enthusiast My summer wardrobe essential would include a pair of flowy pants and the classic white sneakers. Besides fashion, the most essential would be a sunblock of course! Bright colours or prints are a sure hit during this season. Fresh, breezy and comfortable clothing are my go-to.
DHEERAJ REDDY @ dheerajredy
Fashion Blogger I’m wearing an ikkat shirt here which is super breathable and a pair of basic black cotton shorts from H&M. The cross body had adds a detail to the outfit and its quite functional. I like my outfits to be super minimal and comfortable and this is just that!
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| COVER STORY VICKY KAPOOR @allaboutkapoor
Model In summer season, I prefer to wear minimal clothes which gives the coolest look. Specially for the summer season, cotton fabric is always comfortable. Light Blue Denim shorts and white sneaker looks much cooler. Adding basic accessory sporty watch and vintage glasses looks stylish with entire look. This gives the true essence of the summer basic look. The outfit has been designed and styled by Shub Smita and picture clicked by Goutham Kodati.
KHUSBOO JAIN @khusboo_jain430
Fashion Stylist Summer is here and we gotta be ready with the summer essentials in our wardrobe. Comfortable blue denim shorts. Casual sleeveless white V-neck tee shit (cotton). To complement the look pull over a white or any light colour shrug to make it a comfy yet fancy look. Blue colour shades with black frame as an “add on� and to obviously protect your eyes.White comfortable sandals or a white sneaker will absolutely add style to your steps! Carry this at your work place or a brunch or to a sundowner party. 44 MAY, 2020 TULIP
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Scrumptious Ramzan Delicacies Ramadan is here, it’s a period of self-reflection and teaches to practice self-control but as the sunsets and it’s time to break our fasts we look for something delicious on our Iftar table we here at Tulip are always up for delicious scrumptious food and therefore have gathered amazing recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to make. Recipes by Samiha Khan @Obsessive.food.disorder Chicken Tikka Ingredients (1 CUP = 240ML ) 500 grams of CHICKEN boneless & cubed 1½ tablespoon gram flour or besan ½ cup CURD OR YOGURT or greek yoghurt ½ green bell pepper ½ red bell pepper or tomatoes (deseeded) 1 large onion cubed Salt as needed 1 tablespoon oil preferably mustard oil 1 to 2 tablespoon lemon juice (or as needed) 1 tablespoon GINGER GARLIC PASTE or grated Spice powders ¾ to 1 teaspoon red chilli powder or paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper powder 1/8 teaspoon turmeric ½ tablespoon Kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves (optional) ¾ to 1 teaspoon GARAM MASALA ½ teaspoon coriander powder Method Preparation for chicken tikka This recipe needs thick curd or greek yoghurt. If using homemade yoghurt then follow the notes & strain the whey to get thick yoghurt. Add it to a mixing bowl along with red chilli powder, pepper powder, turmeric, Kasuri methi, garam masala & coriander powder. Next add lemon juice, salt & oil. Mix everything well and taste it. Add more chilli powder, salt or lemon if needed to adjust the taste. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade. Marinate the chicken for at least an hour to 12 hours. Longer the chicken rests more flavorful & succulent it will turn out. You will have to refrigerate if marinating for longer than an hour. How to make chicken tikka Prepare a baking tray with a foil-lined over it. Then place a rack over it. Cube the veggies and add it to the marinade. Smear the marinade over it. Put them on to skewers, alternating veggies and chicken. Place these over the prepared tray. Preheat the oven to 240 C for at least 15 minutes. Grill chicken tikka for 20 to 30 mins or till fully done. I suggest checking after 20 mins. This depends on the size of your chicken pieces and how tender it is. The last 3 to 4 mins, move the chicken to the top rack. Serve chicken tikka with some veggies as an appetizer.
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Chicken Haleem
350g skinless chicken 200g wheat (whole, crushed and soaked in water for 1 1/2 hour) 1⁄3cup yellow split lentils (soaked and boiled) 3medium onions (thinly sliced) 1tablespoon garlic paste (Pisa Lehsan) 1tablespoon ginger paste (Pisi Adrak) 1teaspoon garam masala powder 2tablespoons red chilli powder (Pisi Lal Mirch) 1 1⁄2tablespoons coriander powder (Pisa Dhania) 1teaspoon turmeric powder (Pisi Haldi) salt (to taste) 1⁄4teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 5tablespoons oil 1bunch fresh mint leaves (Podina, finely chopped) 1bunch fresh coriander leaves (Hara Dhania, finely chopped) 8 green chillies (Hari Mirch, finely chopped, to taste) 1teaspoon cumin seed (Sufaid Zeera, roasted and ground) 1teaspoon garam masala powder 2medium size pieces gingerroot (Adrak) 1large onion (thinly sliced) 4 lemons (Nimbu, cut in quarters)
Now mix the wheat grains with the meat and mix well. Stir continuously so that both are mixed properly. Now grind the lentils in a food processor. Make it into a thick paste by adding 2 cups of water while processing it. Pour the lentil paste into the meat and wheat mixture and stir to mix well. Place the pan on a heavy tava or griddle on low heat and cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Fry the sliced onion in oil and drain on absorbent paper towel. When the haleem is cooked, sprinkle fried onions, garam masala powder, fresh mint, and coriander leaves. Garnish with cumin and ginger. Keep a little of the seasoning separate and serve with haleem.
Method Heat oil in a pan. Put meat in the pan, add garlic, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook on medium heat. In separate pan boil wheat grains with lots of water, add salt. When the grains become tender and mushy add a pinch of soda and cook further for 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipes by Afreen Baig @Cookingdiariesbyafreen Thread Chicken Ingredients Boneless chicken 500gms Schezwan sauce 3tbsp Hot paprika powder 1tbsp Garlic paste 1tsp Salt to taste 2 egg whites 1tbsp cornflour 1tbsp all-purpose flour Samosa sheets 20-25
Method Cut chicken into strips and marinate it with schezwan sauce, salt, paprika powder, garlic paste. Mix everything well now add egg whites, cornflour and flour. Mix everything and marinate it for 30mins. Cut samosa leaves into thin strips, now take one chicken strip and roll in the samosa strips, heat oil in the wok on low flame and fry it, serve hot!
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CHICKEN MINCE SAMOSAS Ingredients Chicken mince 1kg Coriander 2 bunches Samosa sheets 50leaves Ginger garlic paste 2tbsp Black pepper powder 1tbsp Red chilli powder 1tbsp Salt to taste Green chillies Coal 1 Oil 4tbsp
MethodIn a wok add oil, chicken mince fry it for 10-15mins then add ginger garlic paste, salt, black pepper powder, red chilli powder mix it well for 5-10mins. Now burn the coal, in the wok place a small bowl in the middle and put the coal in it add 1 tbsp oil on coal and cover it with lid for 5-8mins, this will give your chicken mince a very nice smoky flavour now remove the bowl from the wok, and add chopped coriander and chopped green chillies toss it well, place 1tbsp chicken mince filling in samosa leave and fold it tight fry it in hot oil, serve hot.
Recipes by Anam Hussain (@Hydfoodtales) Brownies Ingredients 225gms of good semi-sweet chocolate 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4th cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt
Method Preheat the oven to 180 degree Line a dish with butter paper Chop the chocolate into chunks. Melt half of the chocolate in the microwave, save half for later In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar together, then beat the eggs and vanilla for 1-2 mins, until the mixture is light in colour Whisk in the melt in chocolate, then add the cocoa powder and flour and salt. Fold all the ingredients together until it looks like a cake mixture Fold in the remaining chocolate chunks and add the batter to the dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes and make sure not to over bake as you would want the brownies to be fudgy, then let them cool completely Slice and serve with vanilla icecream
Gooey chocolate chip Cookies Ingredients Half cup granulated sugar 3/4th cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4th cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 110 GMs milk or semi-sweet chocolate 110 gms dark chocolate chunks
Methods In a large bowl mix together the sugars, salt and butter until no lumps are formed Whisk in the egg and vanilla Mix in the flour and baking soda then fold the mixture with a spatula Fold in the chocolate chunks and refrigerate for half an hour or overnight Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a baking sheet with butter paper Scoop the dough with an ice cream scooper or roll them with your hands leaving at least 4inch space btw each Bake for 12-15 mins Cool completely before serving Can be served with milk or ice cream
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Recipes by Kaunain Abedi (@kaunainabedi) Doritos chicken Ingredients: Egg All-purpose flour Doritos nachos Seasoning like oregano, rose Mary, basil and chilli flakes. Boneless Chicken breast. Garlic paste 1tbs Olive oil Peri-peri powder
Method: Pound the chicken breast and into cut 1-inch pieces. Marinate the chicken in ginger garlic paste, salt, olive oil and peri-peri powder. Roughly crush the Dorito’s nachos. n a bowl, add two egg whites. In another bowl, add one cup all-purpose flour and seasoning. Take the chicken pieces, and dip it in the egg, then dip it in our seasoned flour, dip again in the egg and then dip it in our crushed nachos. ( double-dip if necessary) and deep fry till golden brown. Our Doritos Chicken is now ready. For dip Ingredients: Cheese sauce Salt Milk Oregano Jalapeños
Dahi Wade
Ingredients: Maash Dal- 1 cup Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp Baking powder- 2 pinches Green Chillis- 5 cut Coriander- 1 bunch Mint- 1 bunch Curd- 250gm Salt Oil Cumin- 1/2 tsp Dried chillis- 2 Few Curry leaves
Method: Take the cheese sauce in a bowl and add 2 chopped jalapeño, salt to taste and milk. Mix well and microwave for 30sec After it cools down to room temperature, add crushed oregano and serve with the fried chicken.
Method: Soak maash dal in water for one hour. In a grinder, add the soaked maash, salt (to taste), coriander (half bunch), mint leaves (8-10), ginger garlic paste (1tbsp), baking powder (2 pinches), green chillies (3). Add a splash of water and grind till you achieve a smooth, thick batter. In a frying pan, heat oil until hot and add small portions of the batter to make the wade Note: Make sure that the wade has a little hole in them so that the curd gets absorbed properly. Shallow fry the wade till they are golden brown. Leave the fried wade in a bowl of water and let them soak for 3 minutes. In the grinder, take the curd and add 5 coriander leaves, half a bunch of mint leaves, 2 green chilies, salt to taste and a little water. Grind this for 1 minute. Note: Make sure that the curd doesn’t get very watery. Pour this curd into a bowl. Squeeze excess water from the soaked wade and add it to the curd. For tempering: In a pan, take 2tbs oil, add 1tsp of cumin and two dried chillies. Let it cook till the colour changes to dark brown. Once the colour changes to dark brown, add the curry leaves. Once they start to change colour, pour it over our dahi wade. Let this sit for 10-15minutes and our dahi wade will be ready to serve
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Recipes by Hajera Baquer (@gulmohar_kitchen) Stuffed mirchi bhajji /STUFFED MOTEY MIRCHIYA
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Ingredients For Besan Batter: 1 cup besan / chickpea flour / gram flour ¼ cup rice flour / chawal ka atta 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder / lal mirch powder ½ tsp turmeric powder / haldi salt to taste ¼ cup water, or as required to prepare batter Pinch of baking soda / sodium bicarbonate
For Stuffing: 200 grms minced boiled chicken / boiled mashed potatoes 1 green chilli / hari mirch, finely chopped 1 inch ginger, grated 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped ½ medium sized onion, finely chopped ¼ tsp turmeric powder / haldi Salt to taste ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder / lal mirch powder ½ tsp jeera / cumin seeds ½ tsp aamchur powder / dry mango powder Other Ingredients: 4 large chilli / green bullhorn chillies / bhavnagri big fat mirchi/ moti mirchi Oil for deep frying Instructions Besan Batter Recipe: Firstly, take besan, rice flour, chili powder, haldi and salt. mix well. Furthermore, add water and make a smooth batter. Also, add a pinch of baking soda and mix gently. Stuffing Recipe: firstly heat a pan add 1 small tspn oil Cooked/boiled chicken minced green chili, ginger, coriander leaves and onion and cook for 5 mints until water is completely dry.
Bread balls
Ingredients 3 potato / aloo, boiled & grated 1 chilli, finely chopped ½ tsp ginger paste ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp coriander powder ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds 2 tbsp pudina / mint, chopped ¾ tsp salt 8 slices bread, white / brown (sandwich bread) breadcrumbs, for coating oil, for frying Instructions Firstly, in a large bowl take 3 potatoes. Add 1 chilli, ½ tsp ginger paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp coriander powder. Also add ¼ tsp ajwain, 2 tbsp pudina
Also add red chili powder, zeera, aamchur powder, salt. Mix well. Mirchi Stuffing Recipe: Firstly, slit green chili at the centre and remove seeds & wash. Also stuff the potatoes/ minced chicken stuffing into the chili. Dip the stuffed chili into besan batter, coat and half fry & do fry for second time for that extra crispyness Finally, serve stuffed potato mirchi bajji / talewe Mirchiya
and ¾ tsp salt. Mix well making sure everything is combined well forming dough. Furthermore, take bread slices and cut the sides. Dip the bread slice into the water just for a second and squeeze off the excess water. Make sure to squeeze the bread slice completely else it will absorb oil while deep frying. Place the ball-shaped prepared stuffing. And wrap the bread making sure to pinch the edges and secure tight. if unable to hold the shape dip your finger in water and make bread flexible to hold and roll. Further, with the help of both hands roll to a round shape. Roll into bread crumbs to get crispier layer. Deep fry the prepared bread roll into the hot oil. Tip- make sure to fry in hot oil, else the bread will absorb oil and turn soggy. Stir and fry occasionally on medium flame till it turns golden brown. Alternatively, bake the bread to golden brown if you are diet conscious. Finally, serve hot bread balls along with mayonnaise or green chutney TULIP - MAY, 2020 49
| CUISINE Recipes by Emaan Sajid (@emaanscookingandbaking) Spinach French Fries Pakode Ingredients: Potato: 1 (small) Onion: 1 (small) Spinach: 1 bunch Green chillies: 2 (chopped) Gram flour (besan): 1 cup Water: 200 ml Salt: 1.5 tsp Baking powder: 1 tsp Cumin seeds: 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder: 1 tsp Oil: for frying Method: Chop potatoes & spinach into thin strips. Chop onions thinly. Sieve gram flour into a bowl. Add water. Mix well. Add spices. Give it a good mix & add veggies and green chillies. Deep fry until golden brown.
Papdi Chat:
1. Maida : 125 grams 2. Sooji : 30 grams 3. Ghee : 30ml 4. Salt : 1 tsp 5. Sugar : 1/2 tsp 6. Zeera seeds : 1/2 tsp 7. Water : 1 cup (approx) Ingredients for chat 1. Papdi 2. Imli chutney 3. Green chutney 4. Yogurt : 1 cup 5. Sugar : 2 tbsp 6. Boiled potatoes 7. Tomatoes - chopped 8. Onion - chopped 9. Cumin powder - 2 pinches 10. Chilli powder - 2 pinches 11. Chat masala - 2 pinches 12. Pomegranate - 3 tbsp, optional Method : 1. Make dough using all the ingredients except water. Make a crumbly mixture & gradually add the water to form smooth dough. Set aside for 30 mins. 2. Roll dough into chapatis, pierce using a fork, make circles using any cutter & deep fry until brown. 3. In a flat bowl/plate, layer Papdi & top with rest of the ingredients. Serve immediately! 50 MAY, 2020 TULIP
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Recipes by Saleha Javed Lateef (@salehas.kitchen) Sabudana vada Ingredients: 1. Sabudana- 1/4 kg (soaked for 4 to 5 hrs in an equal quantity of water) 2. 3 to 4 Boiled potatoes 3. 6 to 7 Green chillies (finely chopped)and 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 4. Peanuts- 100 grams 5. Jeera- 1 teaspoon 6. Coriander, curry leaves- 1 cup each(finely chopped) 7. Cooking oil to deep fry. Preparation: 1. Take the soaked sabudana in a bowl. 2. Roast the peanuts and grind them(coarsely) 3. Mash the potatoes 4. Cut green chillies into small pieces 5. Add all the ingredients; Peanut powder, Mashed potatoes, green chillies, jeera, coriander and curry leaves to sabudana. 6. Add salt to the sabudana mixture (to taste) 7. give the mixture vada like shape and deep fry in cooking oil. 8. serve hot with tomato ketchup.
Chicken Pakoda Ingredients: 1. Boneless Chicken- 1/2 kg (Cut into small pieces 2. Ginger garlic paste- 2 teaspoons. 3. Corn flour- 2 tablespoons 4. Maida- 2 tablespoons. 5. Eggs- 1 6. Salt- to taste 7. Curd- 1 tablespoon 8. Lemon- 1 9. Red chilli powder- 2 teaspoons 10.1/2 Teaspoon garam masala 11.1/2 Teaspoon Black pepper powder 12. Green Chillies- 4 (cut into small pieces) 13. Coriander and curry leaves (finely chopped) 14. Red food colour- if you like 15. Cooking oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the chicken and place it on a tissue so it can absorb all the excess water. 2. Take the chicken in a bowl and add all the ingredients to chicken and keep aside for 3 hours. 3. Heat the oil in a vessel and fry the chicken just like any other pakodas. 4. Serve hot.
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Bow down, the King is here! Mango special recipes to help you fight the sun.
Ask me my favorite thing about summers and you cannot expect me to answer in one wordmangoes! They are the only good thing about this scorching heat. Other than tasting heavenly, it has a ton of health benefits. Being rich in vitamins A, C and E plus beta-carotene, mangoes are a wonderful source of skin-healing antioxidants to rejuvenate your complexion, while vitamin A also helps to protect and renew your skin cells and mucous membranes. Unlike popular belief, mangoes actually help you clear your skin. So don’t blame these babies for your pimples! Mangoes also help a lot in lowering cholesterol, promoting eye health, helping in digestion andboosting immunity. According to a study conducted, one of the phytonutrients in mango, mangiferin, offered heart protective benefits including reduced inflammation. So that’s a yay for the heart! As we care for our readers and their well-doing, we’ve brought to you some of the best and lip smacking recipes from your fellow Hyderabadis, which has mangoes as its prime ingredient. Go ahead and relish these delicacies, you’re doing a great favour to your taste buds and the rest of your body! Daniyal Rawjee, FMS Red Bull
Instagram handle- callmemr.magic Chinese Mango Pudding Recipe Ingredients needed• 4 Mangoes Chopped • 1/4 Cup Sugar • 5 Gms China Grass • 1 Cup Water • 1/2 Cup Fresh Cream • 1/4 Cup Milk Method: Step 1 - Make a purée of the mango and sugar. (Grind) Step 2 - Heat water and dissolve the China grass completely. Step 3 - Strain the Mango purée into a pan and add the China grass to it. Cook for 5 minutes on low flame. Step 4 - Add the Fresh Cream and whisk. Then add the milk and cook for 5 minutes. Don’t let it burn. Step 5 - Once it cools down, pour it into a bowl. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. Garnish with chopped mangoes, mint, some fresh cream and serve.
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Mohd. Zubair Ali, Food blogger
Instagram handle- hyderabad.food.diaries Mango Custard RecipeIngredients needed: • Fresh cream/Whipping cream- 1/2 cup • Sweetened Condensed milk- 2 tbs • Mango pulp- 1/3 cup • Mixed Fruits (strawberry, apple, grapes) • Cashews (chopped) • Tuttifrutti- 1 tbs Method: Take the chilled whipping cream in a wide mouth bowl and using a hand blender beat it until it forms stiff peaks. To this, add the mango pulp and sweetened condensed milk. Gently mix it with a spoon or spatula till everything blends. Now add in the chopped fruits, tutti frutti and cashews. Mix well and keep it refrigerated for an hour or two. Serve it chilled.
Sanaa Shadaan, Teacher
Instagram handle- sakh03 Spiced Raw Mango & Cranberry Chutney Recipe Ingredients Raw Mango – 500 g Frozen Cranberries/ Dried – 50 g Gur/Sugar– 250 g Fennel Seeds (Saunf )– 1 Tbsp Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana)– 1 Tsp Nigella Seeds (Kalonji)– 1 Tbsp Red Chilli Flakes– 1 Tsp (or as required) Black Salt/Salt– as per taste Apple Cider Vinegar – 125 ml Method : Wash, peel and roughly chop the raw mangoes. Transfer chopped raw mangoes to a heavy bottomed pan, add cranberries, vinegar and all the spices. Let it cook on low flame, till the mangoes are soft. Add jaggery/sugar and cook till the whole mixture starts to get thick. You get a nice aroma when the chutney is cooked. Add black salt as per your taste and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and let the chutney cool completely before transferring it to an air-tight container.Best served with cold salami, cheese sandwiches or drizzled over vanilla ice cream.
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Prerna Bahirwani, fitness Enthusiast Instagram handle: prerna_bahirwani Mango-Nutella French roll-ups Recipe Ingredients - 1 Small bowl of mangoes cut into cubes. - Whole wheat Bread or any Bread - 1 tbsp Nutella - 1 Egg (Optional) - Cinnamon (Optional) - Vanilla extract - 2 tspn Almond milk or any milk.
Method: In a deep plate, gently mash the mangoes with the back of a spoon & mix it up with a tbsp of Nutella. Cut the corners of the bread and flatten it with a rolling pin. With a small spoon, take the mango and Nutella mix, spread it over the flattened bread, leaving a little bit at the edge empty. Now roll up that bread and with slight milk or egg wash, seal the roll. Beat 1 egg in a bowl, adding to it 2 tbsp almond milk, a dash of cinnamon (if u like the flavor) & vanilla essence. Dip & cover each roll-up lightly and gently into the egg wash and place it on a heated non stick pan with medium flame. (Not too high and not too low otherwise it might burn or end up being soggy.) Cook it up on both sides till golden brown and crispy. If you don’t eat egg, then you can directly place the roll-up onto the pan and cook it up on both the sides till it’s a bit crispy and golden brown. Now remove and dish it out. Top it off with some icing sugar, drizzle of condensed milk & Hershey’s chocolate syrup and loads of cut mango pieces.
Rameez Siddiqui, Doctor and food blogger Instagram handle- thehydfoodblog Mango Panna Cotta Recipe Ingredients Needed: • Heavy cream 1 cup • Whole Milk (120ml) • Granulated Sugar (75g) • Vanilla Essence 1/2 tsp • Gelatin 1 pack For mango sauce • Fresh Mango Chunks 2 cups • Granulated Sugar 2 tbsp • Lemon juice of half lemon MethodPour heavy cream, milk and sugar into a small sauce pan. On low heat, stir until the sugar has dissolved and the cream is hot. Don’t boil! Turn off the heat and stir vanilla essence in it. Set it aside Bloom the gelatin (instructions on the pack) Add the bloomed gelatin to the cooled cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Pour the mixture into small glasses (leave space for mango sauce) and refrigerate until the panna cotta has set (at least 2 hours). For the mango sauce, fresh mango pieces, lemon juice and sugar in a mixer until smooth. Taste it. Add more sugar or lemon, if needed. You can pour this over the set panna cotta or pour it into a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer.
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Rana Siddiqui, Pharmacist and baker-
Instagram handle- thecakesmith_hyd Mango Cake Jars Recipe Ingredients needed• 1/2 cup - salted butter softened • 1/2 cup - vegetable oil • 1 1/2 cups - sugar • 1 1/2 cup - buttermilk room temperature • 3 large eggs room temperature • 1 tbsp - vanilla extract • 3 1/2 cups - all-purpose flour • 4 tsp - of baking powder • 4 cups - mango cubes • Whipped cream for filling • 250ml mason jars Method The cake • Grease three 9-inch pans with butter. Preheat an oven to 180 degrees Celsius. • Make a paste of half of the mangoes and keep it aside. • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter, vegetable oil, and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract and beat until combined. • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. • Add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. • Divide the batter among the three prepared pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let sit in pans for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before moving on with assembling the jar. Assembling the jars • Use a spoon to break the cake into crumbs. • Start assembling by adding a layer of cake to the jar followed by whipped cream, top it with mangoes and repeat till the jar is full. You can use mango crush in between the layers if you wish. • Refrigerate the jars for an hour and serve!
K. Vijayshree, Food blogger-
Instagram handle- culinary_label Mango Parfait RecipeIngredients needed: • 2 Mangoes • 1 cup yogurt • 2-3 tablespoons Ragi chocolate mix or chocolate ganache • Oreo biscuits • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar • 2 teaspoon vanilla essence • 2 tablespoon soaked chia or basil seeds (optional )
Method: Cut mangoes in cubes and keep them aside Take yogurt and sugar, combine them well, add vanilla essence and mix. Now take a saucepan, pour 1-2 cups of water and add ragi chocolate mix and mix well so that no lumps are formed. Cook the ragi mix well until pouring consistency and let it cool down. Crumble the oreo biscuits and keep them aside. Now in a glass of your choice add the first layer of yogurt, then add mango cubes, and follow the layers by adding oreo biscuit, ragi chocolate mix, and basil seeds. Repeat the layers and serve chilled.
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Samar Shahed, Pharmacist and bakerInstagram handle- thedulciswhisk Mango Galore Recipe Ingredients needed: Mousse • Heaving whipping cream : 250ml • Mango: 1 large • Sugar: 5tsp Toppings Freshly cut mangoes Cherries Grated chocolate Mint leaves Method: Whip 250 ml of cold heavy whipping cream till stiff peaks form. Add 3 tbsp sugar if it is unsweetened cream. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Take fresh, juicy chopped mangoes and blend it to make a smooth puree. Heat a pan and add the mango puree, keep the flame between low to medium flame and add 3 tsp sugar and mix well. After cooking the puree for 5 mins take it out in a bowl and leave about 2-3tbs in a pan. In the same pan add 2tsp sugar with some water then mix well and strain and keep it aside. Add mango puree in the rest of the whipping cream mix well and add that in a piping bag. Fill the glass with mango mousse and top it with mango glaze, whipped cream and cherries or grated chocolate shavings and serve it chilled.
Ramya and Manideep, Food bloggers Instagram handle- @thehungryindians Mango Float Recipe Ingredients: • Mangoes • Fresh cream • Milkmaid • Biscuits Method: Firstly peel off the mangoes skin and cut it into slices. Take fresh cream in a bowl, add milkmaid (quantity as per your taste) to it and whisk it . Whisk it until its smooth without cream lumps in it. Take a tray The first layer is biscuits. The bottom layer should always be biscuits. Then add mango slices as the second layer over the biscuits. Now add cream mixed with milkmaid all over the mangoes. Repeat the layers twice. On top add a layer of biscuits again & pour the remaining cream on it. Freeze it for 4-5 hours & it’s ready to eat. 56 MAY, 2020 TULIP
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Adding Glamour To Your
Summer Wardrobe
While we all love trends, no wardrobe is complete without the essentials. They’re the items that you turn to create almost every outfit. From the simple white t-shirt to the classic maxi dress, they are the pieces that every summer closet requires. So, if you want to up your style game this sunny season, you need to know what they are. We have created a list to guide you through all the must-have summer staples so that you can have your most chic season ever. - By Peram Srija Reddy
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Shirt Dress Whether you’re heading into the office, out for evening drinks or to your favourite cafe for brunch, a shirt dress makes an excellent outfit choice. The chic and simple style is perfect for keeping you feeling cool and looking effortlessly elegant. The shirt dress is a casual shirt that’s extended to create a dress. This versatile trend gives you a choice of lengths, sleeve lengths, and hemlines, so you can create a multitude of outfits from one straightforward dress. Of course, the shirt dress looks just perfect on its own. A mini denim version with scooped hemline accents tanned legs, whilst a looser design cinched at the waist with a thin belt is great for a fuller figure. A plaid knee-length dress is delightfully feminine, looking lovely with converse sneakers.
Midi Skirt Forget the mini, summer’s new skirt staple is the midi. Not only is the style chic and flattering, but it’s also perfect for keeping you cool and comfortable at the same time. Invest in one that you love, and you’ll be able to wear it with flats during the day and heels at night. Whether you’re going to the office or a party, midi skirts are a versatile and cute option for any occasion. It’s easy to dress up or down and looks fantastic during every season of the year. Since they complement everyone, it seems like it should be easy to throw on any old midi skirt and look great in it. However, midi skirts are often difficult to choose and incorporate into a look because of their unique style and cut. Despite this challenge, there are many simple ways to style a midi skirt so you can take advantage of its body-enhancing benefits and feminine finish in your daily looks.
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Denim Shorts When you want to show off your legs in summer, denim shorts are a perfect choice. Try partnering a pair with a Tshirt and sneakers for a cute casual look or a button-up and booties for something slightly more luxe. If there’s one item that gets the most use throughout the summer months, it’s unquestionably a pair of denim shorts. The ultimate weekend staple, denim shorts are our go-to summer saviours—most often thrown on with a striped tee and sandals for an easy, effortless daytime look. But finding a pair of great-fitting and flattering denim shorts is not always an easy feat. Like most denim, it takes trial and error to procure a pair you feel comfortable in that suits your style and body type. Luckily we did some digging and discovered the most flattering silhouettes guaranteed to suit every taste. Plus, we turned to our favourite fashion muses for endless inspiration on how to keep them looking fresh and stylish for every summer occasion.
Maxi Dress When the weather is hot, tight and restrictive clothing can be a nightmare. It’s no wonder then why the maxi dress is a favourite summer style. Long, billowy, and breezy, the maxi is everything you need to beat the summer heat in style. A maxi skirt is an item that every lady should own. Not only do these full-length skirts look fantastic, but they’re also seriously versatile. When styled right, they can suit a range of occasions along with every season. Additionally, the comfortable and chic style can flatter anybody. So, whether you’re tall or short, curvy or column-shaped, a maxi skirt can work for you. All you need to do is find the right design and partner it with the right pieces.
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Breton Stripes A Breton striped T-shirt has long been a summer staple. The nautical-inspired blue and white design looks perfect when paired with jeans or denim shorts and is eyecatching without being overwhelming. The classic Breton striped T-shirts have made a comeback as an urban trend. Whether you wear it with a skirt or with jeans, these casual stripes add a touch of sophistication to any outfit. The key thing to keep in mind when wearing stripes is that the rest of your outfit should complement it rather than make overpower it. It’s a classic piece, so you want to team it with a pair of classic jeans or trousers. Just because the T-shirt has some colour on it doesn’t mean you can’t still add more into your look.
T-Shirt Dress Pieces that are casual, comfortable and versatile make for some of the best wardrobe items. One such item is the T-shirt dress, and it is a must-have for summer. All you need to do is find the right one for you, whether it’s plain, striped, sequined or oversized. To style a t-shirt dress, try wearing a long-sleeved shirt underneath for a casual but fashionable look. Alternatively, wear a denim jacket, utility jacket, or long line cardigan over the top during cooler weather. You can also pair a t-shirt dress with tights or leggings to keep your legs warm. Wrap a flannel shirt around your waist for a relaxed fall outfit. Choose a solidcolour T-shirt dress for this look. Pick a bright flannel shirt that stands out against the T-shirt dress. If the temperature drops, you can easily pull the flannel shirt on. Avoid pairing a striped T-shirt dress with a flannel shirt, as the contrasting patterns may look overwhelming.
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One-Piece If you’re creating the perfect summer capsule wardrobe, you can’t forget about swimwear. A classic one-piece is an ideal item to own and is an essential addition to your closet. As well as being timelessly stylish, a one-piece is also versatile and can double as a top or undergarment when required. A white linen button-down is a beach-day essential. Pair it with a one-piece or bikini for an added layer and simply tie it up at the waist. Add shorts or a skirt for a full outfit. Put your collection of vintage scarves to good use and wear them as bikini cover-ups. Simply tie one around your strapless bikini top and pair with shorts or a skirt. One piece bathing suits are flattering for every body type. They come in a variety of styles, colours, and silhouettes. You can easily style a one piece for a trip to the beach or as part of your day-to-day style in place of a bodysuit. Choose your bathing suit based on the look you are going for, and pair it with shorts, skirts, and dresses or accessories like flip flops, wedges, and necklaces. Make your outfit your own, and you can style any one piece!
Denim Jacket Although you don’t need a lot of outerwear in summer, a denim jacket is essential. Perfect for mornings and evenings, the classic design will keep you feeling warm even when the temperature starts to drop. The denim jacket has long been a wardrobe staple for women. The garment, with its casually stylish appeal, is unbeatable for relaxed outfits, making it a classic piece of fashion. The denim jacket looks set for resurgence in popularity, meaning that it’s time to brush up on the coolest styles and how to wear them. Today, a denim jacket can mean any number of things. It can mean a classic blue design or something a little more modern, such as black or white. It can mean the cropped cuts we’ve loved for years or the new breed of long line styles that have become exceedingly popular. Either way, rocking a denim jacket is no longer as simple as it once was.
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The Whites’ The white T-shirt may not be the most exciting piece of clothing, but it is one of the most versatile. The simple summer style can partner with nearly everything and look great. So, whether you’re rocking black pants, a patterned skirt, maxi dress or jeans, you can never go wrong with this staple piece. A white button-up shirt is another versatile summer essential. It can be worn with jeans, shorts, skirts, and under dresses. As well as adding a touch of polish to casual outfits, the style is also perfect for enhancing the appearance of your glowing summer tan. There’s something so refreshing and chic about wearing white in summer. So, instead of rocking your usual black pants this sunny season opt for white instead. Whether you like your pants straight, flared, wide-leg, cropped or made of denim, white can make a seriously stylish choice.
Boyfriend Jeans While skinny jeans are undoubtedly a winter essential, boyfriend jeans are a summer staple. Casual, comfy, and oh-so-cool, these relaxed pants project the perfect vibe for the sunny season. Just remember to opt for summery shades of blue instead of dark, wintery black. Boyfriend jeans may have started as a trend, but today the boyfriend is a staple jean in many women’s wardrobes. Boyfriend jeans can be baggy or slim, cuffed or not. This jean style is typically fitted at the hips, with a more relaxed fit through the legs. Take a pair of cropped boyfriend jeans with rolled cuffs, layer on a crisp white shirt, and top it all with a colourful bomber jacket. Finish your trendy outfit with a cross body bag and wear it with casual sneakers. Or for a next-level look, mix things up by adding sexy, strappy high heel sandals.
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Runway Trends
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To Follow
Considering the fact that there are hundreds of runway shows every season, we certainly don’t expect you to go digging through them all to unearth the trends that will rise to the top. That’s what we’re here for. This SS 2020 season (Milan Fashion Week) is one we are excited about, and we know you will be too. Designers gifted us with collections that were the perfect marriage of wearable and innovative. The trends you’ll see highlighted for you below are the ones we saw repeated most frequently throughout the collections. They’re the ones that are the most digestible and the ones we’re predicting will be the heavy hitters all season long. - By Peram Srija Reddy
Something about Suede
It’s common for a particular decade to surface as the major inspiration behind a collection, but when you see designer after designer send out models that look like they just stepped out of an episode of That ‘70s Show, we know something’s up. You can’t participate in the ‘70s trend without at least a little something suede. Or in this case, a lot of suede. Fringe jackets made their triumphant return to the ready-to-wear scene and thanks to brands like Khaite and Celine, the incorporation of this strong outerwear piece finally feels chic as opposed to costume. We also saw stunning suede midi skirts at Altuzarra and more modern takes on the fabric at Long champ with those hot-pants co-ord sets.
“I don’t like the collusion between high fashion design and high street. You have to know where you stand. I belong to luxury fashion. That’s what I’ve always felt and embraced. I like the best quality, the best fabrics and the most creative field in fashion. I will stay consistent. I belong to this world.” - Hedi Slimane, Celine
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What’s hot, you may be wondering? Well, a lot of things. The (aptly named) overarching theme refers to not only the impending weather but how designers are planning to combat spring and summer’s highly anticipated sizzle with equally alluring wears. While scarf-print pieces and even literal scarves as tops are typically relevant in the warmer months regardless of what’s trending, this spring, designers have taken even more inspiration from the classic accessory, utilizing it in many ways across a variety of RTW pieces. From draped dresses at Altuzarra and Elie Saab to scarf-inspired separates at Burberry and Bottega Veneta, consider beating the heat in one of this season’s many silky, slinky stunners in the coming months. “I’m quite casual. I love tailored clothes; that’s something I love to make, but I feel kind of uncomfortable being too formal. I’m more comfortable in knitwear, jeans, and a T-shirt. Everything we do is done together a heightened aspirational reality, to just make some great clothes, for people to live in and love and enjoy.” – Daniel Lee, Bottega Veneta
Minty Fresh
Now, for the middle ground: mint. Consider it a cousin of the pistachio trend we saw so much of for F/W 19, but just a pinch more spring-ready and easier to style. As seen through Batsheva above, the color pairs well with other pastels, while Gucci styled a pair of mint trousers with a camel blouse for a stunning look. Valentino also paired a mint-colored feathered dress with a hunter green bag and gold accessories. This happy color can be incorporated into your wardrobe through dresses, separates, handbags, or shoes, giving all your outfits a fresh feel.
“It is refreshing for me to see granny-type clothes. For some reason, it seems to me very liberated to dress this way– like you don’t care about being considered “hot” in a mainstream way. Not caring is way cool. My daughter inspires me endlessly. She has an intuitive sense of what she likes, and she is so care-free.” – Batsheva Hay
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Into the Gloss
In addition to the satin we saw utilized in the lingerie-inspired pieces back in Beyond the Bedroom, designers also incorporated the high-shine fabric in almost everything else from suits to dresses to separates. So if you want to go corporate with your look, prefer something slinkier, or would rather a happy medium, there’s every option to make the trend your own—and in any colour your heart desires.
“Glamour is something more than what you put on your body. It has to do with the way you carry yourself and the impact you have on others. Perfectionism is almost an illness with me, but sometimes I have moments where everything is clear and you can feel, rather than think.” – Tom Ford
Tropical Getaway
Ready for a getaway? Whether there’s an actual trip on the horizon or you’ll be stuck in the city like the rest of us, thanks to this particular spring and summer trend, you’ll at least be able to dress like you’re headed on the tropical vacation of a lifetime through nature- and fruit-inspired prints. Channel your inner J.Lo with one of Versace’s bold dresses or go more casual by way of a Dolce & Gabbana–style matching set. Either way, feel the island breeze and try not to notice that it’s just air coming from the subway grates. “Fashion takes its inspiration from society and everyday life, which is the same for everyone, and this is perhaps the reason why certain elements recur. Our fashion for us, it’s an expression; first of all of life, I put all of myself in my fashion. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, but this is a mirror, an expression about Domenico and Stefano. It’s not just a profession: it’s a person with a lot of personality.” – Stefano Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana
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| GADGETS
Top games that can get rid of your boredom Online games are great because you can play them on your brand new gaming PC or even your old PC and on other gaming platforms. So, if you have been looking for the best online games for PC and other platforms, you have come to the right place. Yes, we bring you our list of the best online games you can play on your PC right away and we are including both free as well as paid games. So in no particular order, these are the best online multiplayer games for PC that you should play right now. 66 MAY, 2020 TULIP
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Apex Legends
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The next best online game for PC on the list is Apex Legends. Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, Apex Legends crossed over 25 million downloads within the first week of its launch. This free-to-play battle royale game is set in the Titanfall universe. Apex Legends offers a massive selection of weapons from different categories like semi-auto rifles, auto rifles, LMGs, and SMGs. Unlike PUBG, scopes and weapon upgrades are automatically equipped in Apex Legends whenever a player discovers them. A last-team standing match in Apex Legends consists of twenty teams with three players in each team. The sci-fi inspired Kings Canyon map has waterfalls, huge multifloor military complexes, and sandy wastelands which make it a perfect battleground. Overall, Apex Legends is a great battle royal game and it will get better with future updates. Supported Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Over Watch
Every character in the game has a different story and skills. The 6v6 battles in Overwatch are very intense and fast-paced. Winning these battles require the use of different abilities coupled with teamwork to complete the objective of the game. Similar to other games on the list, Overwatch is regularly updated with new heroes and environments. Overall, Overwatch is a great online multiplayer game and it’s worth checking out. Supported Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Call of Duty
Activision has recently launched Call Of Duty: Warzone for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. This free-to-play battle royale video game has two primary game modes namely Battle Royale and Plunder. Chances are you might be familiar with Battle Royale game play. However, the Plunder game play mode is related to the in-game currency mechanic. Similar to other mainstream battle royale games like PUBG and Fortnite, players in Call Of Duty: Warzone compete in a continuously shrinking map to become the last player remaining. You can play this title and enter warzones as a solo player, as part of a duo, or with two squad mates. Call Of Duty: Warzone has a ridiculously large map and as time passes the non-playable areas become contaminated with a green gas that depletes health. Overall, Call Of Duty: Warzone is an amazing battle royale title and it offers visually impressive graphics. Supported Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android phone and iOS TULIP - MAY, 2020 67
| GADGETS
World of Tanks
Are you a lover of tank-fights? If so, World of Tanks is the perfect free online PC game for you. World of Tanks is a MMO war game that features 20th century armored vehicles including light armored vehicles, to heavy tanks and self propelled guns. While the game is free to play, unlocking stuff can be a tad difficult, which is where the freemium features come into play. However, those are completely optional features that you can choose to ignore if you’re okay with playing with just the free features. World of Tanks is also an eSport title, and it has received multiple Golden Joystick awards as well, including one in 2018 for being a game that’s still being played. Supported Platforms: PC, macOS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, Android
League of Legends
League of Legends is another one of the top MOBAs out there. League of Legends is another highly played game and has a very large esports scene backing it up which makes it another exciting game. This game incorporates a lot of new and unique features to the MOBA genre and changes the whole game play a little. If you want a less complex and fast-paced MOBA then League of Legends is the perfect one for you. It’s pretty simple and straightforward once you complete the tutorial. Supported Platforms: PC, macOS
Rocket League
The next best online multiplayer game for PC is Rocket League. Yes, you are right we are talking about the game with the weird concept of playing football with cars. This weird concept rapidly gained popularity and became one of the most popular multiplayer games. Similar to a real football match, Rocket League allows players to compete with each other as a part of a team. Pushing a big football here and there in a glass surrounded stadium might sound simple but passing, shooting, and scoring goals does require some practice and it’s an adventurous learning curve. Rocket League is available on every major gaming platform and you can play this game in a split-screen mode with your friends. Supported Platforms: PC, macOS, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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Titanfall 2
Titanfall 2 is one of the most adventurous FPS multiplayer game in which you control 20-foot robots known as Titans and compete with other teams. These robots have amazing capabilities and their weapons and fighting gear can be customized as per user’s preference. In addition to Multiplayer, Titanfall 2 also has an engaging single-player mode with one of the best storyline. Titanfall 2 offers many different types of multiplayer modes like Amped Hardpoint, Bounty Hunt, Pilot vs Pilot, and Capture the Flag. Since this game is developed by Electronic Arts it offers visually appealing graphics. Overall, Titanfall 2 is an addictive online game for PC. Supported Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tekken 7
If you were born before the 2000s you might have spent a good amount of coins playing the iconic Tekken 3 in gaming parlours. Well, Tekken 7 is the latest addition to the popular fighting game series. The multiplayer fights in Tekken 7 are also intensive and winning fights depend on the usage of right moves at the right time. You can play multiplayer fights either with your friends or online with players across the globe. In addition to multiplayer fights, Tekken 7 also has an interesting story mode in which you follow a character’s story and rise up to the top. Overall, Tekken 7 is a great fighting game and you should definitely check it out to become the best player of the Iron Fist tournament. Supported Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Fornite Battle Royale
The first free online PC game on the list is Fortnite. This popular battle royale game is played by more than 78.3 million players every month. Additionally, Fortnite is the most watched game both on YouTube and Twitch. Similar to other survival co-op games, Fortnite offers a large open-world environment where players compete with each other to become the last man standing. Furthermore, players can even build fortresses and stairs to increase their chances of survival. This multiplayer game for PC allows players to customize their character and weapons with colourful skins and wraps. Unlike other survival games, Fortnite is relatively light-hearted, and it’s full of funky colours. Overall, Fortnite Battle Royale is a great online game for PC and it has mind-boggling graphics. You can play Fortnite for free but rare skins are sold separately. Supported Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS
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| ENTERTAINMENT
Great Binge Watch Series This Quarantine
Hot Star Special Ops (Action &Thriller)
The series follows Himmat Singh of Research and Analysis Wing who draws similar patterns in terrorist attacks and is convinced a single person is behind all the attacks. His task force team of five agents living in various parts of the world aim to catch the mastermind. The story is based on an inspiration taken from nineteen years worth of national significant events.
Chernobyl (Drama)
In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world’s worst manmade catastrophes. Based on a true story.
Hundred (Drama)
The story of Hundred revolves around two women who team up to accomplish their personal objectives. With their dreams at stake and the clock ticking away.
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Out Of Love (Drama &Thriller)
Meera (Rasika) begins to suspect every female associate of Akarsh(Purab), her husband after she found a stray hair which is not hers. After discussing with her friend, she thought she might be over reactive but does not stop digging up for finding the evidence
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Voot Asur (Thriller)
A unique crime thriller that pits two opposing worlds against each other. The less explored, intricate world of forensic science and the deep mysticism of ancient Indian Mythology.
The Raikar Case (Thriller)
An edge of the seat thriller about family, love, deceit, and the secrets that wrench us apart. It grapples with the dilemma of ‘Will You Choose Truth Over Family?’, and if trust can ever really be absolute.
Amazon Prime Pushpavali (Comedy)
Pushpavalli is the story of a girl (named Pushpavalli) who meets a charming man, Nikhil Rao in an event in Bhopal. Nikhil who finds Pushpavalli cool and kind spends time with her, thinking she doesn’t have many friends. While there is nothing between the two, Pushpavalli feels that Nikhil also likes her. Finding out that Nikhil is from Bangalore, she takes up a job in a children’s library located close to Nikhil’s office.
Four More Shots Please (Drama & Comedy)
The series follows the story of four unapologetically flawed women (two in their 30s and two in their early 20s) as they live, love, make mistakes and discover what really makes them tick through friendship and shots of tequila in millennial Mumbai.
Upload (Satire)
Nathan (Robbie Amell) is a hotshot coder who despite having a doting girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards), happy times with his niece, and the use of a self-driving car is too self-absorbed to enjoy any of it. His seemingly breezy life in a 2033 world comes to an abrupt fork when his vehicle plunges headfirst into a parked semi. At the hospital, Ingrid insists that he ensure his permanent future and undergo a procedure to digitally upload his consciousness into a virtual paradise before he dies.
Panchayat (Comedy)
A comedy-drama, which captures the journey of an engineering graduate Abhishek, who for lack of a better job option joins as secretary of a Panchayat office in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh. TULIP - MAY, 2020 71
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Netflix
Tiger King (True Crime)
A rivalry between big cat eccentrics takes a dark turn when Joe Exotic, a controversial animal park boss, is caught in a murder-for-hire plot.
Never Have I Ever (Comedy) Into The Night (Sci-Fi & Thriller)
After a horrible year, Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) wants to change her social status, but friends, family, and feelings would not make it easy on her.
As the sun starts to kill everything in its path, a plane full of passengers attempt to fly west into the safety of the darkness to escape its destructive power.
Elite (Drama)
When three working-class teenagers begin attending an exclusive private school in Spain, the clash between them and the wealthy students leads to murder.
Toy Boy (Drama)
A stripper sets out to prove his innocence for a crime he didn’t commit and was unjustly incarcerated for seven years earlier.
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BOOKS Nineteen Eighty Four (1949)
1984 is a dystopian novella by George Orwell published in 1949, which follows the life of Winston Smith, a low ranking member of ‘the Party’, who is frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of the party, and its ominous ruler Big Brother. ‘Big Brother’ controls every aspect of people’s lives. It has invented the language ‘Newspeak’ in an attempt to completely eliminate political rebellion; created ‘Through crimes’ to stop people even thinking of things considered rebellious. The party controls what people read, speak, say and do with the threat that if they disobey, they will be sent to the dreaded Room 101 as a looming punishment.
Jane Eyre (1847)
Orphaned as a child, Jane has felt an outcast her whole young life. Her courage is tested once again when she arrives at Thornfield Hall, where she has been hired by the brooding, proud Edward Rochester to care for his ward Adèle. Jane finds herself drawn to his troubled yet kind spirit. She falls in love. But there is a terrifying secret inside the gloomy, forbidding Thornfield Hall. Is Rochester hiding from Jane? Will Jane be left heartbroken and exiled once again? It is interesting to read a book written long ago, but with a female protagonist who is far from the submissive woman that was often portrayed in the fiction, and preferred in society, of the time.
To Kill A Mocking Bird (1960)
The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film, also a classic. Compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving, To Kill A Mockingbird takes readers to the roots of human behaviour - to innocence and experience, kindness and cruelty, love and hatred, humour and pathos. Now with over 18 million copies in print and translated into forty languages, this regional story by a young Alabama woman claims universal appeal. Harper Lee always considered her book to be a simple love story. Today it is regarded as a masterpiece of American literature.
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| TAROT Aries Be ready for a potential setback in your finances, probably the result of something you didn’t think through carefully when you made an early decision. You have several options for solving the problem using the managerial talents of your Aries nature. Toward the end of the month, you feel an urge to move around, meet new people, visit with neighbors or write letters.
Cancer This month, while agreeable, could also be tricky. You could speak your mind and risk alienating someone, or you could keep quiet and miss out on saying something important. It won’t be easy to see which way it will go! Keeping everything out in the open gives you a better shot at success. This period could give you some trouble if your ego gets involved in situations.
Libra Start thinking more seriously about the most significant issues in life. Honesty is the best policy where financial matters are concerned. Become more aware of your unconscious motives. This month, you could be attracted to study with a broad view; long-distance communication and travel have a high potential for rewards.
Taurus This month, you want to make changes in life direction, but your timing may be off. Another potential this month is that you’ll think you are in a better position than you really are. Exercise caution. After midmonth, watch your expenditures. You attract support and encouragement from people who can benefit.
Leo This month is a great time for pre-planned goal-seeking activities or any work requiring initiative. Maintain control but avoid being overly assertive. You might be hard at work on something that’s very important to you and conflict with authority is likely diplomacy will help you progress more smoothly.
Scorpio Complications might arise within an important partnership. The demands you make upon one another could seem restrictive, and arguments are likely. Although difficult, the situation can give you a greater awareness of others, teaching you how to be tolerant and patient. You can easily deal with the most profound and wide-ranging subjects.
Aquarius Capricorn Now is a perfect time involving in your favorite hobby. If you can’t get away for a holiday, stay busy with creative activities, entertainment, or playground games in your spare time. Once you’ve covered your responsibilities, celebrate! Expect financial delays this month.
You feel the urge to establish a solid foundation and your interests’ on home and family. Don’t be touchy and intolerant, making it hard for others to deal with you. Spend time alone and ask yourself if you’re being reasonable. Your attitude is generally optimistic. Tackle some projects you’ve been putting off. Old behavior patterns can foster arguments that may make no sense.
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Gemini Relationship difficulties are likely to come in the form of power struggles you may try to dominate your partner, perhaps thinking it’s for their own good. At the same time, you can use this abundant energy to accomplish a lot; just avoid being too pushy. Learn or practice any discipline combining physical action with contemplation, like yoga or martial arts this month.
Virgo This time span finds you interacting with authority figures, and it will benefit you to have the right attitude. If you’ve been doing the right thing up to now, you’ll gain recognition and appreciation. Any past wrongdoings might also be noticed, so be ready to make reparations if necessary. Begin a new field of study or continue your education this month.
Sagittarius Pay attention to your daily habits; you’re likely to feel lazy and self-indulgent. No real harm in that as long as you don’t feel guilty about it! Now is an excellent time to select clothing that makes you look your very best. This is a good month for getting things done at home and at work. You can persuade others to your side.
Pisces You’ll be thinking of hearth and home this month. Use this focus to improve your domestic life. Evaluate your lifestyle; make plans to make daily living more satisfying. Self-confidence increases when you have a secure home base. Creativity and fun are in your stars! Spend more time with young people.
PICK A CARD
TAROT |
Reading May 2020
Clear your mind, take a few Deep breaths and concentrate on the 3 cards in front of you with the below question in mind: “What are my intuitive/psychic gifts?�
Now choose one card and look below for the answer to your question:
CARD 1
CARD 2
CARD 3
CARD 1:
The Lovers The Lovers tarot card focuses on inner harmony and the importance of being loyal and honourable. As the name suggests, The Lovers card has a big influence on our relationships and urges us to choose people we are compatible with. When we are in relationships, The Lovers encourages us to become better and more understanding partners.
CARD 2:
The World The World Tarot card urges us to look at the bigger picture and the grand scale of things where life is concerned. At times things may spiral out of control, but taking a step back at evaluating what needs to be done is sometimes necessary to be able to move forward. It focuses heavily on embracing changes and learning how to live with them.
CARD 3:
Judgement Change and self-reflection are also prominent themes for this month. The Judgement tarot card will help you to realize what type of place you have in the world and the type of role you can play. The Judgement card will help you see things more clearly and will help you make the decisions that will benefit you in the future.
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