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74 Makeup Secrets To Turn
Back Time GH tells you how
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80 GH Readers Made-over
Two working women breakaway
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96 Chicken Reinterpreted
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102 Ouick & Easy Cookbook
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104 From The GH Test
Kitchen
Product review of
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Coffee Brle
106 Extra Virgin OIive OiI,
Not Just For SaIads & Pasta
Recipes and ideas
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110 Mom vs The BubbIe What
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119 Ask Nina Cut the meddling
121 Ask Dr Sen School admissions
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CDDD HDUS
122 Shades Of Summer Decorate
with sunshine colours and
exuberant patterns... Take your
cues from these ideas
134 Ask Mrs Singh Tips on how to
maintain your grill
128 The GH Guide To Home
AppIiances Television, microwave
oven, refrigerator, washing
machine... Heres our verdict
135 House News
New dcor
products to add zing to your home

CDDD RADS
138 Good Housekeeping TraveI
Logs Staffers share their
vacation experiences
IN VRY ISSU
18 On My Mind
20 On Your Mind
26 Thought For The Month
149 Products On SheIves
157 Resource DetaiIs
160 BIessings
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DAYS SIIP AWAY
With DiwaIi, Christmas and New Year behind us,
thinQs tend to dampen somewhat. But come
March, HoIi brinQs in reveIries before there's
aQain a IuII tiII Rakhi. This year Easter too, faIIs on
the Iast day of the month. At GH we have taken a pIedQe
to ceIebrate the occasion - whether a festivaI or a speciaI
day. !f a fuII fedQed ceIebration is not possibIe, do
somethinQ different to mark the day. CeIebrations
postponed don't work, we feeI. So however busy you are,
take time out (even if it be a Iate dinner out) for your
festivaIs and speciaI days. Don't Iet them sIip away! Happy
HoIi and a Joyous Easter.
Catch the moment do not
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18 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MARCH 2013
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International Womens Day falls on
March 8. There is no Mens Day, though. A
telling statement about the world we live
in, which feels the need to do something
special for women, but the men are fine.
In our country, most people tend to think
its largely the lower classes where
women are discriminated against. The
middleclass man, particularly, is inclined
to be astonished that he should be thought
of as a bully. He lets his wife work; shes
allowed to wear what she pleases (as
long as its decent)! Very few men see or
act on the fact that 8 times out of 10, the
woman whether working outside the
house or not ends up doing more in
actual terms of keeping up a life together.
The other fact is that most times the
women themselves indulge the men in
this attitude. Such is their upbringing
that theyre brainwashed from the
moment they can reason. My niece, 10
years younger, a homemaker married to a
charming, hardworking man, often says
she envies me. She tells me I am lucky
since my husband is so liberal. Her
comments amaze me because, like a
typical much-married urban woman, I
often resent the fact that I do everything.
But soon my nieces reaction acted as
an eye-opener women are conditioned
to expect less. Its vital that women think
more for and about themselves. This does
not mean marriages are to be broken
and treated in a cavalier fashion.Its fine
to ask for some give, once in a while;
firmly. Have a great Womens Day!
Get a friend to evaluate your life, honestly:
Do you need to ask your partner for more give?
'PIease do fIII In
the Readers' Survey
on pae 151 and
send It back to us or
take It onIIne''
5 thIngs I !earnt In thIs Issue...
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.IhaI hospIIaIIIy aI
home doesn'I aIways
mean exIravagance, II's
Ihe IhoughI IhaI counIs.
PuI IogeIher a sImpIe
"care-package" Ihe
nexI IIme you're
expecIIng guesIs and
make Ihem IeeI InsIanIIy
weIcome... Page 30
2
.IhaI your Iummy
sIores a dangerous
Iype oI IaI and a Iarge
waIsI Is more damagIng
Io your heaIIh Ihan beIng
generaIIy obese. Those
wIIh a spare Iyre are
more Ihan IwIce as IIkeIy
Io dIe younger Irom
severaI causes... Page 48
3
...IhaI I shouId appIy
goId eyeshadow Io
Ihe ouIer corner oI Ihe
eyeIIds Ior InsIanI
gIamour... Page 74
4
.IhaI exIra vIrgIn
oIIve oII Is packed
wIIh goodness, buI
don'I overdo IIs usage.
IIke aII oIher IaIs, II does
pack In caIorIes - In IhIs
case, nIne caIorIes per
gram... Page l06
5
.IhaI one musI noI
IIve Ihrough one's
chIIdren. Observe your
chIId's InIeresI or IaIenI
and go aII ouI Io
encourage II... Page ll0
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Ior aII women, parIIcuIarIy
housewIves, I have a probIem.
Each Issue conIaIns a Iarge
number oI deIIcIous recIpes
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What 0H BeIIeves: We agree wIIh our reader who says she wouId noI be IIne
wIIh her daughIer havIng "pre-maIurIIy sex". ParenIs shouId Ieach IheIr chIIdren,
boIh boys and gIrIs, IhaI sex Is a beauIIIuI experIence buI sex wIIhouI
commIImenI Is IIkeIy Io Iead Io emoIIonaI IurmoII and scarrIng, especIaIIy Ior
women, mosI oI who may noI even reaIIse when IheIr emoIIons came InIo pIay In
whaI Ihey may have IhoughI oI as a pure physIcaI aIIaIr. Then Ihere Is Ihe serIous
maIIer oI heaIIh. TaIk Io your chIIdren abouI IIs emoIIonaI and heaIIh aspecIs.
However, II your daughIer IhInks dIIIerenIIy, II does noI mean she's moraIIy
bankrupI. Remember, Ihe deIInIIIon oI moraIIIy changes wIIh Ihe IImes.
0H asked: WouId you be okay If
your dauhter has pre-marItaI sex!
'No, l oon't want to spoil our
cultur ano traoition.'
Deepika Lakshmi Narayanan
'Pr-marital, ys, pr-maturity, no.
l sh's olo nough to hanol
mattrs o hart ano booy that
com as strings attacho with a
physical rlationship, ano is raoy to
ac th atrmath - positiv or
ngativ, ano hr basics o sa sx
ar in plac, it'll b okay with m.'
Yamini Jay SinQh
'Vll, l won't ncourag my
oaughtr or such a thing. Rut whn
th right ag coms, l will oinitly
talk to hr rgaroing sx ano its pros
ano cons, so sh can hanol it
maturly i such a situation ariss in
hr li.' Karuna Sinha
'No. l woulo xplain to hr th
ngativ aspcts attacho to it ano
mak hr unorstano that it is
oisaovantagous to hr.'
ShyamaIa Shivshankar
'No, l think not. l l that sx is a
bautiul act that shoulo b n|oyo
without worry or ar about
rprcussions, ano that happns
only with commitmnt. Morovr,
womn cannot sparat motions
rom th physical act, ano that
woulo caus a lot o guilt ano
supprssion o ling.'
Chandrika R. Krishnan
'No, l oon't bliv in prmarital
sx, our socity has ixo crtain
limitations which ar not
maninglss. V shoulo rspct
thm ano maintain our cultur.'
Poonam MittaI
'Vhat woulo b okay woulo
opno on hr ag ano maturity. lt
woulo not b okay i sh is too
young to unorstano th
rprcussions - both social ano
mntal. Howvr, whn sh is olo
nough to mak hr own ocisions
ano is inancially inopnont, l
woulo trust hr |uogmnt. Pr-
marital sx woulo b okay as long as
sh is matur nough to hanol th
situation ano its outcom.'
Nisha PathyiI VettikkattiI
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yar whn l was introouco to th
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nphw, a young bachlor who livs in
San Digo, cam to lnoia ano visito m.
H chanco upon th January 2C3 issu
o GH on my co tabl ano his irst
raction was, 'Vhy oo you still no it,
chachi?' Vhn l answro why, h
rvalo that sinc h has to cook his
mals all by himsl, h has subscribo to
th Good Housekeeping lnoia onlin
oition. lt coms in usul whn h wants
to try out nw lnoian rcips. Luckily, h
was carrying his iPao with a copy o th
Fbruary 2C3 oition on it, which h
gito to m. My hawkr was yt to
olivr th latst issu ano it was a nic
gstur. Vithout wasting a momnt, l
picko a rcip (Goulash) ano prparo
or him as a tokn rturn git!
l am happy that my nphw is sticking to
his roots through GH, in spit o living in
San Digo. /ll croit gos to you inoo.
AnjaIi, ev Lehi
To Cood Hea!th
I recently read the article Ode
To Life in your January issue.
Nanditas story is exactly like
mine, and I could not stop
myself from sharing it: I had a
miscarriage post which, all the
vi tami ns and potassi um
drained out of my body and I
was paralysed neck down.
Although I had been positive
and kept telling myself that I
had to get back to normal, I did
have my share of pessimism
and hel pl essness. Thi s
happened in September 2007,
after which the organisation
that I am working with gave me
a break. I rejoined in March 28,
2009 (Ill never forget the
date), soon moved one level up
the professional ladder, and
had my baby boy on May 9,
2011. I am still with the same
organisation it helped me in
my time of need and I am proud
to be associated with it. Though
life is a bit hectic, I manage my
time with the help of my
husband, in-laws, parents,
siblings and aunt in fact each
and every member of my family,
as well as friends, the list always
goes on...
I hope this brings positivity
to every person who feels that
there is less light around. I just
need to say that life is what you
want it to be, and the rest is our
determination to churn out
things, the way we require.
Wishing good health and
happiness to everyone.
Deepti Nair, via mail
FamI!y Matters
Good Housekeeping is a perfect
guide for every family (with
reference to What Not To Say
To Family in your January
2013 issue). The joint family
concept is fast vanishing from
Indian culture. Some members
feel they lose out on their
identity in such a setup.
Although it is challenging, care
must be taken by all, especially
the elders in the family, to avoid
ego clashes and live in amity
with mutual respect and love
between all.
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RICE IDLI
SANDWICHED WITH
BAKED BEANS
1 packet MTR Rice Idli Mix;
2 cans baked beans;
1
3 cup
fresh dhania (coriander),
chopped;
1
2 cup butter (oil or
ghee); 1
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3
4 tsp haldi; 1tbsp garam
masala; 1 onion, chopped;
3 garlic cloves, chopped;
1-inch ginger, chopped; 2
green chillies, chopped
1. Prepare the idli batter as
per packet instructions.
2. Heat the oil/butter/ghee.
Once hot, add the garlic,
ginger, onions and green
chillies. Stir-fry for 2 minutes
on medium heat. Do not let
it stick to the pan, add a little
water if needed.
3. When the oil starts to
separate from the onion
mixture around the edges,
add the chilli powder, haldi,
and garam masala. Stir fry for
a further 5 minutes.
4. Before adding the baked
beans, just double check that
any water that you may have
added has evaporated.
5. Add dhania, mix well. Slice
the idlis in half and spread
a tablespoon of the baked
bean mixture between the two
halves. Close the sandwich;
serve immediately.
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candles inside and arrange on a decorative tray. This makes for a great centrepiece for the dinner table
and conveys a more casual setting than silver stands.
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All around this quiet green terrace are stones, pebbles, sand, water and other
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homeowners Jyothi and Prathap Suthan. While Prathap calls the terrace an
oasis of sorts, for Jyothi, this corner represents Earth in the 5-element design
palette she used to create their home. The ooring used in the veranda is green
stone and they had the existing roof cut-off into half, covering the rest with
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The key to eating for eternaI youth seems to be a
Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruit, vegetables and
oily fish. Theres convincing evidence it lowers the
risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and may
protect against some cancers and dementia. Then
there are the beauty benefits. A large Australian
study found those whose diets were rich in fruit,
veggies, nuts, beans, lentils and wholegrain bread had
fewer wrinkles than those who feasted on fatty
and sugary foods.
So which foods have the greatest anti-ageing
power? According to scientists at the US National
Institute on Aging, those with the highest ORAC
(Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score or
antioxidant power are more likely to keep you
looking youthful. Beans, green leafy vegetables, fruit
thats red, orange-yellow or blue-purple, lentils, and
dry fruit rank highest.
Top 10 AntI-ageIng Foods
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rich in Vitamin C, which
may protect against ageing
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free radicals. A British study
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found Vitamin C-rich foods
reduced the risk of wrinkles
by 36 percent.
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are good sources of
selenium, a potent
antioxidant that reduces
signs of ageing. (Brazil nuts
have the highest content
just 2-3 will provide your
daily need.) But if its not
available, you can have any
other nut, mustard seeds or
button mushrooms.
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SgInach: Green leafy
vegetables such as
spinach, rocket and
watercress have high levels
of l utei n, whi ch hel ps
prevent age-related eye
conditions and may reduce
wrinkles, as well.
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raspberries, plums and
blackberries, theyre also
packed with anthocyanins,
whi ch protect agai nst
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(American Garden retails
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health benefits. Remember
to check the package for
sugar content, and avoid
if too high.)
5 ChIckgeas: Beans
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cancers due to their high
content of phytates and
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dal (green gram whole),
rajma (kidney beans) and
masoor dal (black gram) are
some easy sources.
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pot delivers a third of
your daily calcium
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almonds are also good
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weight-bearing exercise)
can help maintain bone
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lycopene in tomatoes
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pro-collagen (which keeps
skin firm) and improves its
ability to protect against UV
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0ats: These contain a
soluble fibre called
betaglucan that mops
up cholesterol precursors
and whisks them out of the
body. Eaten daily, oats can
help lower cholesterol and
prevent blood vessels from
furring up. Theyre also a
source of silicic acid, needed
to make the spongy cells
that lie between the skins
collagen and elastin, and
which help to reduce the
appearance of lines and
wrinkles. Oats and milk is
considered to be one of the
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0IIy IIsh: Salmon,
sardines as well as
mackerel are stocked
with Omega-3 fatty acids,
which help lower blood
cholesterol and reduce
your chances of a heart
attack or stroke. Fish which
are high in Omega-3 may
also help prevent memory
loss, alleviate inflammatory
conditions such as rheuma-
toid arthritis, as well as
reduce the number of
wrinkles on your skin,
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of monounsaturates.
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How the experts
STAY YOUNG
Wind back the cIock with these proven anti-aQeinQ strateQies
MDV IT, DDN'T IDS IT
Jogging, brisk walking or cycling can
delay ageing by up to 12 years, says one
major UK study. Most women begin to
lose fitness when theyre around 35,
but cardio exercise which strengthens
the heart and lungs can halt and even
reverse the decline. Aim to exercise
three times a week for a total of two-
and-a-half hours. Anything that raises
the heart rate, such as gardening or
swimming, is good.
B AN HDURCIASS,
NDT AN APPI!
A large waist is more damaging
to your health than being
generally obese because your
tummy stores a dangerous
type of fat. US scientists
found that those with a spare tyre were
more than twice as likely to die younger
from all causes. Hula hooping is a great
way to trim your waist.
MAX YDUR BAUTY SIP
A good nights sleep allows cells to
regenerate, strengthens the immune
system and removes toxins from the
body. One Swedish study found that
people deprived of sleep for long
periods appeared less attractive and
more unhealthy than when they were
well rested. Aim for the same bedtime
each night and try not to snooze too
long in the morning. Keep your room
dark and avoid caffeine late at night.
CT HAPPY!
For an instant facelift, try smiling. It
brightens the eyes and tones the
muscular structure of the face, says
Stephanie Davies, author of Improve
Your Life With Laughology: The
Science Of Laughter. Laughter
KP YDUR BRAIN FIT
Dr PascaIe MIcheIon, auIhor oI
Mux Ycur Memcry, suggesIs
IhaI we Iook aIIer our grey
maIIer by eaIIng a baIanced
dIeI, managIng sIress and
exercIsIng mInd and body
reguIarIy. 'The more
peopIe parIIcIpaIe
In acIIvIIIes IhaI
sIImuIaIe Ihe
braIn, Ihe beIIer
IheIr braIn ages,'
he says.
No makeup wil
cover up for lack
of rest
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increases the release of happiness
hormones such as endorphins and the
neurochemical serotonin, which in
turn decrease the stress hormone
cortisol, so we feel more relaxed.
Laughter also gives the body a
cardiovascular workout, increasing
blood flow to organs, oxygenating the
blood and toning the stomach.

TWIST AWAY TDXINS
A simple body twist is a great yoga pose
to help you feel and look younger, says
yoga guru Nisha Gera (yoganisha.com).
Sit up straight, ideally with your legs
crossed, or out straight in front of you.
Inhale, lengthen your spine and, on an
exhalation, take your right hand behind
your lower back, placing it on the floor
if you can, and look over your right
shoulder. Remain like that for 10
breaths, noticing each inhalation and
exhalation. Switch sides. Twists help
remove toxins from the liver and
spleen, says Nisha.
IDV IT UP
Sex gets the blood pumping and
releases feel-good chemicals such as
oxytocin. But relationship expert
Keren Smedley (experiencematters.
org.uk) believes its the cuddles rather
than the 50 Shades type of sex that
keep us young. As we get older we may
start to feel invisible, therefore
someone being attracted to us is really
important. Sex releases endorphins
and stress in your body but its about
feeling wanted and someone finding
you attractive, says Keren. Talk to
each other so that you both feel good
about whats happening. If sex has
become less comfortable ask your
doctor for advice and remember that
holding, touching and cuddling can
give as much pleasure and that not all
sex has to end in orgasm.

IUST SAY YS
Retired breast cancer surgeon Roger
Allsopp, 71, is the oldest man in the
world to swim the English Channel. He
says, My number one tip is exercise
and sleep. I also take an Omega-3 fish
oil supplement. Most importantly, I try
to say yes to new things and ideas, so
DRINK YDUR CRNS
DrInks made Irom Ihe juIce oI
green veggIes are rIch In
chIorophyII and heIp purIIy Ihe
bIood, buIId red bIood ceIIs and
provIde energy, says MarIene
WaIson-Tara, auIhor oI
Mucrcbictics cr All 5euscns.
Try juIcIng one carroI, one
cucumber, Iour ceIery sIaIks,
one IenneI sIaIk, spInach
Ieaves, a sprIg oI parsIey and a
IIny pIece oI rooI gInger.
IN YDUR HANDS
Good Housekeeping UK's beauty expert Eve Cameron says
skincare shouIdn't stop at the |awIine. 'Don't forQet your
hands, which are exposed to UV rays every day and can
Iook years oIder than a weII-cared-for face,' says Eve. '!f
you do nothinQ eIse, use sunscreen to stave off sIow saQ-
QinQ and hyperpiQmentation. Remember that UVA rays,
which are the deeper, penetratinQ rays that are responsibIe
for aQeinQ, remain constant aII throuQh the year.'
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immoral or illegal! Its good to be busy
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WATCH YDUR MDUTH
Look after your teeth to reduce the
chances of developing dementia.
Researchers at the University of
California found that those who
brushed their teeth only once a day
were up to 65 percent more likely to
develop dementia than those who
brushed twice daily. Dr Nigel Carter,
of t he Bri t i sh Dent al Heal t h
Foundation, says, Who would think
that brushing your teeth twice a day
could potentially save your life? Gum
disease has also been linked to heart
attack, stroke and diabetes. Brush for
two minutes each time with fluoride
toothpaste and floss between your
teeth. Avoid sugary foods and drinks,
and have regular dental check-ups.

STAY RCUIAR
Fibre helps the body absorb all those
anti-ageing nutrients youll be taking
on board, but most people arent
getting enough. The recommended
level is 18gm a day found in one bowl
of bran flakes, two slices of wholemeal
bread, one baked potato and an apple.
Other good options include beans,
brown rice and wholegrain pasta.
MDITAT
Too much stress causes the body to
turn off its ability to build and repair,
speeds up the ageing process and
weakens its immunity, says Sandy
Newbigging, author of Thunk! How To
Think Less For Serenity And Success. If
youre feeling stressed, ask yourself
what is bothering me? Is it my
workload, lack of time or something
else? he says. Once you highlight
whats causing you anxiety, take a 60-
second time-out by breathing in for a
count of four, then exhaling for a count
of four. As you do, recognise that
getting stressed isnt going to improve
the situation. Move on with your day
from a place of inner peace and see that
when you stop fighting against what
you dont want, you become more
effective in making any positive
changes you do want.
STAND TAII
The secret to youth is body confidence,
says Ivana Daniell, founder of Life in
Movement. And the passport to body
confidence is good posture. If your
posture is not aligned, your core muscles
will not work efficiently. Before you
start any exercise programme, have
your posture checked by a professional
who will detect and resolve any
imbalances and advise you of the most
suitable regime for you, she says.
TRY TD STAY SAF
IN YDUR SKIN
The sun is public enemy number one
when it comes to premature ageing.
Too much sun exposure can harm both
the appearance and the health of your
skin, says Dr John Lear, consultant
dermatologist at the Manchester Royal
Infirmary. Wear an SPF every day and
give yourself a regular five-minute
inspection it might be easier to feel
than to see damage.
SMDDTH DPRATDR
Keep hoId of youthfuI, smooth body skin for IonQer by
usinQ a body Iotion containinQ QIycerine, and reQuIarIy
exfoIiate to remove dead skin ceIIs. Skincare expert Dr
Tabi LesIie says, 'Try not to bathe in hot water - body
temperature is best to prevent dryness.'
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Want to be abIe to zip up a dress, touch your
toes and stay suppIe for ever? Then fnd time in
your day for these fve essentiaI exercises (and
do share with your eIder sister and mother)
Losing mobiIity as we get oIder
is not inevitabIe. But if you hope to
keep your joints moving freely and
avoid the reduction in your range of
movement, you do have to work at it.
If you want always to be able to carry
out everyday tasks, such as fastening
your bra, tying shoelaces and
reaching for objects, you need to
maintain a good range of movement
around your joints, says Jean-Ann
Marnoch of the Register of Exercise
Professionals, UK. Try her five-a-day
stretches to help you stay flexible.
Stretch Yourself Younger
'This uppr back
xrcis will hlp you
maintain gooo
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Sit upright, or stano
with your t
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your ingrs togthr
out in ront o your
chst with your palms
acing inwaros.
Kping your tummy
pullo in ano your
lbows sot, push your
hanos out in ront o
you ano away rom
your chst until you
l a strtch across
th top o your back.
This can b incraso
by oropping your
hao oown towaros
your chst.
Holo or arouno C
sconos, thn rlax.
Sit on th loor
with your lt lg
straight out in ront
o you, bno your
right lg ano hug it
to your chst.
Kping your
chst on your thigh,
slowly slio your
right oot orwaros
until it's as straight
as possibl ano you
l a strtch in th
back o your lt
thigh.
Try to l as
rlaxo as you can
ano holo or C-2C
sconos, thn
rpat on th
opposit sio.
Li on your ront,
bno your right arm
ano rst your hao
on it or comort.
Rno your lt
kn ano bring your
hl towaros your
buttock, taking holo
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your lt hano (you
can us a towl in
cas you ar unabl
to rach your ankl
with your hano).
Gntly pull your
oot towaros your
buttock until you
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th ront o your
thigh.
Try to rlax in this
position ano holo
or C-5 sconos,
thn rpat on th
opposit sio.
'This strtch ocuss on
your lgs ano hips ano will
hlp kp you mobil,'
says Jan-/nn.
Sit on th loor with
your lgs loosly crosso
in ront o you.
Plac your hanos at th
sio o your kns ano,
starting with your hao,
slowly roll your booy
oown so that your hao is
clos to your lgs ano you
l th strtch across
your hips ano back.
To incras th strtch,
tak your lgs urthr out
away rom th booy. Holo
or about C-5 sconos,
thn rpat with your lgs
crosso th othr way.
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rlaxo as possibl, as
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tnsing up.
Stano with t
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link your ingrs
bhino your back.
Kping your
tummy pullo in ano
your lbows slightly
bnt, lit your arms
ano strtch thm
backwaros away
rom your booy until
you l a strtch
across your chst. R
carul not to arch
your back - kp it
nutral ano
supporto by
holoing in your
tummy.
Holo or 5-C
sconos, thn rlax.
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Can't rsist a cocktail ano canap? Vith som simpl oit twaks, you can
happily inoulg this Holi. /no l sa in th knowlog that whn you stp
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DON'T ARRlVE RAVENOUS
Before you Ieave the house,
eat a smaII protein-packed
snack, such as curd, a few nuts
or a QIass of miIk, to heIp keep
your hunQer at bay.
LlMlT YOUR CHOlCES
Faced wIth a fuII buffet
tabIe! Choose 3-5 dIshes
that are the most appeaIIn
and hII your pIate wIth
smaII tastes of these thIns.
SkIp the other Items on offer
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SlT DOWN
When you're standinQ and
chattinQ whiIe you eat, it's
diffcuIt to keep tabs on how
much you're puttinQ in your
mouth. !f possibIe, sit down
at a tabIe (preferabIy far away
from the buffet) and be
mindfuI of what you're
consuminQ.
KEEP YOUR
HANDS FULL
Carry a cIutch ba In one
hand and a Iass of water
In the other, and you'II
IImIt your chances of
subconscIousIy snackIn on
party fare.
PRACTlSE PORTlON
CONTROL
Don't faII into the trap of
denyinQ yourseIf. You can eat
what you Iove, |ust not a Iot of
it. You'II probabIy feeI more
satisfed induIQinQ in a smaII
pie, for exampIe, than eatinQ
|ust saIad.
How Not To Overeat At A Do...
This is the season for famiIy,
friends and. food. That would be
fine if it was just one day, but the
festive period is full of opportunities
to indulge. Not surprising, then, that
the average person consumes an extra
500 calories a day which adds up to
a weight gain of approximately 2kg by
the end of the month, according to the
British Dietetic Association. And dont
rely on your New Year resolutions to
help you lose it, as festive weight gain
tends to stay on and accumulate
over the course of the year, say US
researchers. Start a new trend this
year with these simple tactics:
Take a quIck wa!k before !unch.
A st udy that tracked f requent
emotional snackers found that those
who went for a brisk five-minute walk
when surrounded by temptation were
much less likely to overeat than those
who sat still.
Don't save !eftovers. Hosting a
festive get-together? Keep only the
meat and leftover veggies. Send
hi gh- cal ori e goodi es, such as
chocolates, cake and cookies, home
wi t h your guest s, or wrap up
individual portions of the high-
calorie fare for your family.
Dffer to serve. Instead of accepting
the huge pile of food that your mum/
sister/gran dishes out, offer to serve
everyone at the table. That way, you
choose how much ends up on your
plate and score brownie points for
being helpful!
IInger over !unch. Youll eat 15
percent fewer calories if you sit down
and eat more slowly. Rushing a meal
means the hypothalamus the part
of the brain that registers when youre
full doesnt receive the right signals,
so you may feel hungrier sooner.
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voIunteer - happiness
increases when we help others,
say experts.
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Keep exercising to assist
offset any extra food and drink
you may be indulging in.
3
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chiIdren chew gum
between meaIs. Its important
we clean our teeth after eating,
and chewing sugar-free gum
washes away food
debris, it
neutralises
plaque acids
and also
strengthens
enamel, says
the British Dental Health
Foundation.
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Cross expensive saIt off
your shopping Iist. Coarse
salt contains the same amount of
sodium as ordinary table salt, yet
many think it is a far more safe
alternative. Too much salt can
raise blood pressure, so ensure
you eat no more than 1tsp a day.
Use herbs and spices to make
your meal flavourful instead.
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heaIth hazard. Almost 60
percent of owners admit to
leaving pet mess in the garden
roundworm eggs in infected
faeces can contaminate soil for
several months.
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GET TH!N W!TH A L!TTLE HELP -
from your friends. !n a recent Brown
MedicaI SchooI, US study, meetinQ
with a heaIth coach heIped dieters
shed aImost 1D percent of their
weiQht over six months. But the
counseIIor didn't have to be anyone
offciaI: A dietinQ friend - or
so-caIIed "peer coach" - worked
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DurinQ sessions, the two set QoaIs,
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A buddy with a simiIar IifestyIe and
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Reader Query
My son Is 4 years oId - he snores at
nIht. He aIso has persIstent coId and
couh probIem. PIease suest ways to
tackIe thIs Vipin, New DeIhi
One snores when there is blockage in the air passage
while breathing. It can be because of a respiratory
infection, stuffy nose, an allergy or due to adenoids
(nasopharyngeal tonsil). Snoring could also be a result
of sinus congestion or deviated nasal septum. Here are
some remedies that may help your child:
Ayurveda
Look for ginseng as the main ingredient in your
herbal capsules it increases immunity.* Ayurvedic
herbs such as ashwagandha, shatavari, guduchi,
gokshura, aamlaki and shilajit also help. These are
available in capsule form at ayurvedic medicine
stores. However, its best to take your child for a
professional check-up to begin with.

Naturopathy
For long-term relief, you can, over time, teach your
child jalaneti (yogic nose washing technique), which
he should practise every day under your supervision.
Steam inhalation with tulsi (basil) and pudina (mint)
leaves at night, before going to bed, also help open up
the air passage and ease breathing.

Homeopathy
Boost his overall immunity with long-term
homeopathic care. This will help reduce
incidents and intensity of colds, cough and
allergies. Try Bryonia 200 three pills four
times a day for quick relief.
Dr lssac Mathai,
moical oirctor
o SOUKY/
lntrnational Holistic
Halth Cntr,
Rngaluru,
is a worlo-
rnowno holistic
physician.
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Reader Query
Doctors recommend havIn at
Ieast eIht Iasses of water daIIy.
But whenever I drInk more water
(when I am not thIrsty) I et a
headache or feeI nauseous. What
couId be the reason for thIs, and
can It be heIped! Renu, on emaiI
Your body needs eiQht QIasses of
water daiIy to carry out its metaboIic
activities. But if you drink 2-3 QIasses
one after the other, you are IikeIy to
feeI nauseous. Avoid drinkinQ too
much at one Qo. Space out your water
breaks - you can try taking haIf a
gIass every 30 minutes, or a QIass
every hour, and easiIy compIete the
daiIy requirement.
AIso, do not drink water
immediateIy after a heavy meaI since
it can make you feeI bIoated. Low
sodium IeveIs in your body may aIso
Iead to headaches and nausea. So
make sure your saIt intake is adequate.
Remember that when you increase
the amount of water you drink,
you urinate more and the body
Ioses its sodium content. But be
carefuI. Excess saIt can Iead to
hiQh bIood pressure and heart
diseases. You wiII need to strike
the riQht baIance. On an averaQe,
your ideaI daiIy saIt shouId be
1.5Qm-2.3Qm (maximum 1tsp).
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Shage File your nails into a square
shape with rounded corners. The
lengths should be to your finger tips.
TrIm Work a rich cream into your
cuticles, wait for a minute, then push
them back using a cuticle stick. If you
have a hangnail, smooth it away with
a buffer or, for a biggie, carefully trim
it with a nail scissors. Swipe your nails
with polish remover.
Iay A Base Apply a base coat (Try
Sally Hansen or Revlon). I cant stress
this step enough, says manicurist
Elle, who works with actor Charlize
Theron. Its the anchor that holds the
colour in place and keeps it from
staining your nails.
Teg WIth CeIeur Do two thin
layers of polish, no more. With each
coat, wipe the brush against the bottle
neck as you pull it out to remove most
of the polish, says Ji Baek, founder of
Rescue Beauty Lounge (check www.
rescuebeauty.com). Sweep it on, then
skim the brush along the edge of your
nail to create a protective seal.
FInIsh WIth A Teg Ceat Seal
each nails edge with it. (Try Oriflame
or Lakm top coats.)
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Connonc coms rom how you think about yoursl. l you think
positiv, you will appar positiv.
Rsist th urg to compar yoursl unavourably with othrs - thy
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b. Twice a day
c. Five times a day
Why is exfoIiation
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a. !t removes dead skin ceIIs
b. !t improves bIood
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d. AII of the above
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THE CAUSE
Got oanoru again? Rlam it on
yast. lt livs on our scalps, oing
o sbum ano rlasing olic acio,
which may lao to a raction -
oanoru. Rut oon't giv up: Us an
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lngroints such as pyrithion
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4. COMBAT
THE WEATHER
Low humioity can xacrbat ory scalp
ano oanoru, says Nw York-baso
ormatologist Dbra Jaliman, MD. Us a
humioinr at night; whnvr you shampoo,
us tpio watr (hot watr oris out th
scalp). /voio orying your hair with a
blowr ano rrain rom using alcohol-
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3. RESIST THE
URGE TO SCRATCH
Though a common raction or both
ory-scalp ano oanoru surrs, it isn't
th solution. 'lt rlass nzyms that
activat nrv rcptors that mak you
l itchy, crating a vicious cycl,' says
Gil Yosipovitch, MD, a ormatologist at
Vak Forst Raptist Moical Cntr
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ltchinss ano naking coulo b
symptoms o oanoru - or o orynss,
says Paraoi Mirmirani, MD, a
ormatologist in th US. 'Us an
anti-oanoru shampoo or two wks to
ull innammation.' (Try Fiama Di Vills
/nti-Hairall Shampoo or Garnir
Fructis /nti-oanoru Shampoo.)
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2. DROP THE
BRUSH
Rpato brushing provoks
showrs o naks. Styl hair onc,
thn touch it as littl as possibl, says
Nw York City salon ownr Sam
Rrocato. Try his tip: Mist th
crown o your hao with a nrm-holo
hairspray - it coats naks with
polymrs so thy will rmain
at your roots until your
nxt shampoo.
Ways To...
Fight Flakes
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PICK DRANC FDR AN INSTANT BDDST
Uplifting orange radiates warmth and happiness. A
touch of terracotta or apricot around the eyes and
dusted over cheekbones is a wonderfully soft summer
update for all skin tones, from the palest to the
darkest, says UK-based makeup artist Carol Brown.
Its a real wakeup call, making tired eyes and a jaded
complexion look healthy and alive.
Nervous about wearing too much orange? You can
keep your basic makeup and simply add a pop of peach
to the cheeks, says Carol. People wont quite know
what it is about you that seems better, but theyll
comment on how well you look. We like Lakm
Absolute Cheek Chromatic Baked Blush Day Sheer
To Turn Back TIme
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(`550) for instant fresh colour and a
ush of youth. GH Tip: Always try a
product where you are actually going
to wear it face, cheeks or lips and go
outside into daylight to see what it
looks like.
A Iift for Iids: Apply a neutral base
colour to even out the eyelids, and
then use orange, but not right next to
the lash line or your eyes can look sore.
Try the Deep Orange Eyeshadow by
Inglot (`300).
Sunny cheeks: Apply soft coral or a
warm bronzing powder/mousse
across your cheeks: It gives a just-
been-on-holiday effect. Try
Maybelline Dream Mousse Bronzer
Glistening Sun (`190).
PIumper Iips: A tan-coloured gloss
that still lets the warmth of your own
lip colour show through gives a
modern, plumping look. Try the
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick
Obsessed Orange (`250).
YouthfuI hands: This is the
polish of the year for women of
all age groups. Try Lakm
Absolute Fast & Fabulous Nail
Color: Flaming Orange which
sets in 40 seconds (`175).
DPN YDUR YS TD
AUBRCIN AND PIUMP
Cultivate a passion for berry shades.
Purple is a great alternative to neutral
browns and greys, says Carol. Its much
more fun and upbeat, and will give your
eye makeup an instant seasonal update.
For this look, Carol uses a rich purple
shadow along the lid near the lashes for
a ash of easy-to-wear colour. You need
not go bright, a deep aubergine works
well for warmer skin tones.
Exotic Eyes: Burgundy and berry
shades will enhance skin with a bit of
summer colour. Try FACES Glam on
eye shadow duo (`399).
Luscious Iashes: Another quick and
BoId Red IIps For Every Ae
'ReQardIess of your aQe or skin tone, a cIean face and red Iips are
a modernisinQ Iook,' says CaroI. 'A touch of IiQht-refectinQ
conceaIer to briQhten the mouth area and bIur Iines, partnered
with a IiveIy red Iip coIour is instant fabuIousness.' And reds can
be easiIy personaIised to make a Ioud, boId statement or a softer
whisper of coIour.
H0W T0 MAR RD W0RR F0R Y0U
B0ID C0I0UR
AppIy sIraIghI Irom Ihe buIIeI (II wIII
soon mouId Io Ihe shape oI your IIps)
Ihen soIIen Ihe edge usIng your nger
or a IIp brush. ThaI way, you geI a very
InIense coIour In Ihe mIddIe and a soIIer
edge IhaI mImIcs Ihe way IIps naIuraIIy
Iade In coIour aI Ihe ouIer edge.
SUBTI STAIH
AppIy IIpsIIck, Ieave Ior a Iew mInuIes Io
aIIow Ihe pIgmenI Io Iake, Ihen bIoI Io
creaIe a Iong-IasIIng sIaIn. EconomIcaI,
Ioo, because II means you can dusI
down bareIy used brIghI red and pInk
IIpsIIcks you weren'I brave enough Io
wear. The counIers are awash wIIh Iresh
new shades Ior summer - besI ones
IncIude. RevIon !usI BIIIen KIssabIe
BaIm SIaIns (`600) or CoIorbar VeIveI
MaIIe IIpsIIcks (`250).
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eyes is with mascara in a subtle shade.
Experiment with plum mascara one
of our favourites as its easy on the eye.
Think of it as a warm brown that will
help bring out the colour of your eyes,
from the darkest brown to light, says
Carol. Use Este Lauder Sumptuous
Two Tone Eye Opening Mascara
in Rich Plum (`1,100), on top and
bottom eyelashes.
TRICK DF TH IICHT
Most of us start to lose our inherent
radiance in our 30s (sigh), but you can
add some back. Apply a good-quality
gold eyeshadow only to the outer corner
of the eyelids for a fabulously glamorous
look for any occasion.
For a slightly subtler effect that works
for both day and night, try a light copper.
Sweep it on for a veil of colour or build
it up for an intense look.
Celebrities have their favourite
photographers light them for photo
shoots the next best thing to a cosmetic
surgeon. But thanks to dazzling
advances in technology, now makeup
can add a fabulous luminosity to the
skin. A shining example is Lotus Herbals
Naturaglow Daily Tinted
Moisturiser (`475) or
the Olay Total Effects
Touch of Foundation
(`749) for beautiful,
subtle coverage.
According to Carol,
the right application is
as important as the right
product. Apply the product sparingly,
and only where you need it especially
a foundation. If you apply too much,
even a good product can ood into lines
and overload skin, and even a 20-
something will look older, she says.
MaIc CoIours That
HIde ImperfectIons
Don't shy away from vivid bIues and
Qreens for eyes. !f you can brave a
briQht strappy sandaI for a party,
you've Qot it in you to Qive that duII
taupe eyeshadow a miss for
somethinQ more excitinQ and eye
openinQ. CoIour over the eyes aIso
detracts from pesky thinQs such as
baQs, crow's feet and under-eye
circIes. 'And why can't we Qrown-ups
be on trend for a chanQe?' CaroI says.
BRI0HT YS: Brush some eye-caIchIng coIour
across Ihe IIds. Try Mac eyeshadow In BIIIer IIme
Green (`l,050), Ior Ihe IId Io Ihe brow and IngIoI's
eyeshadow In Deep Navy BIue (`300), near Ihe
Iashes.
B0ID DFIHITI0H: OpI Ior a kajaI In a boId
bIue or green Io super-hIghIIghI your eyes. We
recommend OrIame's BIue Iagoon Very DoubIe
TroubIe Eye PencII. (`l59)
GH TIps You Can Use. Always Lry a roducL where you are acLually goirg Lo wear iL
- ace, cheeks or lis - ard go ouLside irLo daylighL Lo see whaL iL really looks like. For a
slighLly suLLler eecL LhaL works or LoLh day ard righL, Lry a lighL coer or your cheeks or
eyelids - iL's dressy yeL sohisLicaLed.
Try exciting
colours on your
lids go subtle
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Hr's our pick o prooucts to mak you look
gooo ano l grat this sason.
Cosmetics
On Shelves
1. HlGHLlGHT: Glamouris your ys
with th Tips & Tos Prossionals
Rako Ey-shaoow. `545
2. KlSS-ABLE: For lips that ar as
smooth as nowr ptals, try th Niva
Sot Ros lip balm. `29
3. EVEN TONE: Th nw Olay Total
Ects Touch Day Cram is your all-in-
on solution to nawlss skin. `749
4. WHAT A PlNlSH: Hio skin
imprctions asily with Lotus Hrbals
Nutraglow Daily Tinto Moisturisr
SPF 25. `475
S. EPPECTlVE: Gt rio o prsistnt
acn ano blmishs with Samaya's
Strawbrry Fac Vash. `5C
6. TRlED-TESTED: Th Rooy Shop's
/ll-in-on RR Cram is a lightwight
ormula that will instantly giv your ac
a raoiant glow. `,395
7. lMPACTPUL: For long-lasting colour,
try th Mak Up Forvr Roug /rtist
Lipsticks. `,7CC ach
S. MlRACLE WORKER: Rrightn up your
ys with th F/CES Ey Pncil. `249
9. SO READY: Th Gioroani Golo Eau
o Parum by Orinam is a luxurious
ano minin ragranc or th stylish
moorn woman. `,89C
10. GO ORGANlC: Mao with nowrs
ano hrbs, th Maohulika Nourishing
Hony Lp Facial Tratmnt Masu will
giv your skin a nutritious boost. `,5C
11. SMOOTHEN lT: Giv your skin a
raoiant glow with Kama /yurvoa's
Ros Hony & Milk Rooy Polishr. `895
12. THE COOL ONE: For gntl
xoliation, try lraya's Lavnor &
Rosmary massag gl. `745
13. SlMPLE SOLUTlON: l you hav
snsitiv skin, try Kaya Skin Clinic's
Rcharging Moistur Concntrat. `95C
14. PREP UP: Gar up your t or
summr with /aranyaa's Foot Massag
Scrub. `C
1S. PRAGRANT: Charm your partnr
with th Evlyn Ros EDP - a blno o
subtl ambr ano noral nots. `3,9CC
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MATTE LOOK
Our makeup expert, TuIsi, opted
for a matte, peachy-vermiIion Iip
coIour, and Iined the eyes in Qreen,
after appIyinQ a matte QoId
shadow on the upper Iids. KohI and
mascara set the eyes perfectIy. A
hint of bronzer, and cheeks "set" in
non-shimmer matte bIush create a
fresh, boId Iook.
Readers
Made-over!
This month, we got two GH women both married and working
Neha Mehrotra, 35, mother of two, and Anubhooti Sharma, 31, to
break away from their usual subtle style, and undergo a fashion &
beauty makeover. Here are their before and after looks. Get inspired!
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something flowy, such as
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off-beat yet elegant
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`7,99C; Footwar, Da
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lf your are bIessed with aImond-shape eyes, smok th
linr - apply it ano thn smuog a littl with ingrtips or an
y brush. Nha has a sculpto ac, which nos littl
contouring. Vith a ac such as hrs, thr shoulo b mor
mphasis on th ys ano th lips shoulo b kpt light ano
natural. Ror you bgin with th ys, nhanc th skin's
glow by massaging in a tinto moisturisr. /s a inishing
touch, oust on a light bronzr on th chkbons - you can
us th sam ovr th ylios too.
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Vrap orss, Lila, `2,75C;
Naga yllow baoo
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Rangl, Nirvanalano, `85C
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clingy outfit in an A-line
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your best assets by
accessorising it well
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Grn orss, Lila, `2,5CC;
Naga nckpic, Villa Vi,
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lf you have a fuIIer face and smaII eyes, bgin by applying
an ylinr, ano a light colour yshaoow. /voio using a
oark ka|al - try a whit y pncil instao to opn th
ys. Top with two coats o mascara to urthr oramatis.
l your |aw-lin is not oino, us a oarkr colour blush
(op ros, mauv or brown) to sculpt your ac, it will
mak or a lanr proil. Styl your hair in a pullo-back
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TPANSFOPMED BY GH
It does take effort to step out of your comfort zone and try somethIn new, but the
resuIt Is often surprIsIn and fIatterIn. AnubhootI and Neha teII us theIr experIence...
Anus Style
'My personaI styIe has aIways
been subtIe and simpIe. ! Iike
dressinQ up but avoid too
much makeup since ! think it
does not suit my face. My onIy
worry before this shoot was
that ! miQht end up IookinQ
Iike a Christmas tree!
However, ! Ioved aII the Iooks
- cIassic, yet simpIe - |ust Iike
me, especiaIIy the one above.
The makeup and hair worked
beautifuIIy. ! didn't know that
a IittIe bit of effort couId
compIeteIy transform me.
Thanks Good Housekeeping
for makinQ me feeI Iike a diva!'
I loved the new me: Neha
'! am a structured person. As a
professionaI and a mother of
two younQ chiIdren, ! am aIso a
"Qet-ready-in-five-minutes"
person - because manaQinQ
work and chiIdren takes quite a
chunk of my time. WhiIe unusuaI
cuts and coIours worn by others
have aIways cauQht my eye, !
have never had the time or the
confidence to try them. This
vintaQe dress with the Qreen
sash beIt (above) was utterIy
thriIIinQ and so French - it made
me feeI fIamboyant and
feminine, and so did the makeup
and the chic hairstyIe.'
'! usuaIIy pick out simpIe,
straiQht-Iine cIothes, so ! was a
bit skepticaI initiaIIy to try on
this bohemian kaftan-styIe dress
(above). ! never wouId have
picked it out for myseIf. But on
tryinQ it, ! reaIIy en|oyed
showinQ it off, and thouQht that
the cut and bodice
compIemented my siIhouette.
The sIip was weII-fitted, and the
top Iayer added a fIuidity and
movement that combined
eIeQance with Ian. The sIeek
hair and the smokey makeup
added to the drama. ! think ! wiII
definiteIy try it aQain!'
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LOCATlON COURTESY EOBAL lNN, PATlALA
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Happiness Recipe
W
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romanci ng top
heroes on t he
Hindi film screen
all through the
1990s, Juhi Chawla was known as the
quintessential sunshine girl for the
bubbly, happy characters she played
with great success. In real life too she
was known for her vivacity. She was
on the GH cover in 2006. Fast forward
to the year 2013, Juhi has matured,
but incredibly, looks her best and is
her happiest today...
Of course she has changed. For the
better, like good wine, she declares
laughing. I am not so young any more,
and things are different. Earlier, every
morning I would just get up, brush my
teeth and rush to the film set. I didnt
care about what was going on at home
or anywhere else in the world the
only thing that mattered was my film,
my set, my work! Now, my focus has
changed. Life knocks you around and
teaches you some lessons I have
definitely become more spiritual, and
I think, a better person! she says.
Earlier she felt yoga and meditation
were for people who had nothing
better to do, now her perspective has
changed. I say my prayers daily and
practise yoga too. Even once if I miss
doing it because I may be trying to
juggle too many things I feel like
something is missing from my day.
We meet at her sprawling Malabar
Hill bungalow in Mumbai. Well-
appointed and luxurious, the place
has several art pieces strewn around,
yet is infused with a lived-in, warm
feel much like its hostess who walks
in looking bright and cheerful in a
fitted but comfortable jeans and a
simple white top, apologising for the
delay. A tall glass of freshly squeezed
orange juice is offered to me, and we
settle down for a chat, while rain
beats down the glass windows.
Shes matured her children have
grown (Jhanvis 12 years old and
Arjun is 9), she is now the co-owner
of an IPL team and is back to doing
more cinema but she retains her
basic joyfulness. Says the actor, I
liked doing Badmaash Company the
childrens chat show on TV, because
it had humour and innocence. I think
those are the things I will always
look for in the work I do I want to
preserve that part of me.
Beauty Wise
While she professes to be in the same
boat that most Good Housekeeping
women find themselves in not
getting enough time for self grooming
at 46, Juhi looks fit and beautiful,
her skin glowing with good health.
Does she follow a beauty routine? I
start my day with yoga and meditation
when I can. Besides that, the only
thing I do my secret recipe for good
skin is to use cucumber to tone my
skin. I cut out thin slices of cucumber
and dip them in cold milk. Then lying
down, I put the pieces on my face and
relax for at least 20 minutes, and wash
it off afterwards. It tones the skin,
does away with blemishes and makes
me look younger. This is my most
important beauty tip for the GH
reader! Although your husband may
complain because it looks horrible,
make sure you do it. Besides this, she
suggests that everyone begin their
day with two glasses of water.
Life knocks you around, wisens you. I am now more spiritual,
and I think, a better person! The beautiful actor, wife, mother and
businesswoman tells you what keeps her joyful By Mohini Mehrotra
1. The actor waIkinQ the
ramp at a fashion show
2. A radiant Juhi with
husband Jai at a
function 3. With My
Brother Nikhil co-star
San|ay Suri 4. A |ubiIant
KoIkata KniQht Riders
team with West BenQaI
CM Mamta Baner|ee
and co-owners Juhi
ChawIa and Shah Rukh
Khan after winninQ the
!PL series in 2D12
5. With musician RahuI
Sharma 6. PractisinQ
her vocaIs 7. With
co-stars Nandita Das
and RahuI Bose, and
director Onir
Work On And Off
Camera
Though she went off the limelight and
mainstream cinema, she continued
to act in off beat films or regional
cinema such as Main Krishna Hoon, a
semi-3D-animation Hindi film that
released last year (only Krishnas part
and some bits of the movie were
animation). The film, which had
Juhi as the lead also saw special
appearances from two of Bollywoods
biggest names Hrithik Roshan and
Katrina Kaif. Although the film didnt
get visibility or do much business,
Juhi enjoyed the experience.
She was back into the mainstream
with the recent film, Son of Sardar
where she plays the role of the
beautiful Pammi, who waits for two
long decades for her beloved Billo
(Sanjay Dutt) to marry her, which he
does after a series of impossible ups
and downs. The film released on
November 13 last year, her 45th
birthday. It went on to become a big
box office hit and Juhi got a lot
appreciation for her acting and her
Success feels sweeter after the
lows. It makes us grounded. Its
kept SRK and me grounded
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look of the Punjabi damsel in pretty
Patiala salwar suits with jhumkas,
juttis, parandas et al. After a long
time I was part of a huge set where
we were wearing colourful, heavily
embellished clothes, had a big budget,
and I was working with stars that I
had not worked with in a long time.
All of us (the film also stars Ajay
Devgn and Sanjay Dutt) had come
together after many years, and it was
a wonderful experience. It felt great
to be back on the glitzy sets. It was a
pure Bollywood-style movie the
subject was light romance, action
and a lot of fun a feel-good, happy
movie. You enjoy the movie and come
out smiling. For me it was like a roller
coaster ride! I enjoyed everything
The shoot, the sets, the locale, the
co-stars! she recalls.
Juhi has started shooting with
actor Madhuri Dixit (who shes never
worked with before) for Gulab Gang,
a project she is excited about. The
movie, which is being directed by
Soumik Sen, will portray the social
injustice meted out to the women in
some parts of the Indian interiors. It
is based on the real-life struggle of a
group of women called Gulab Gang,
run by their leader Sampat Lal (who
was a part of the reality TV series,
Bigg Boss 6). Together they fight for
womens rights. The film also stars
Mahie Gill and Shilpa Shukla.
The Bigger Picture
Juhi wears her many hats lightly and
is modest about it. She declares she
is not a business person at all its
husband Jay who looks into things
and oversees a lot of her work. On the
home front she credits her staff who
she says has been managing her
home impeccably for years now. I
have been very fortunate in certain
ways Suppose I had to run it (the
house) myself its not about the size
of the house, but looking into every
little detail I wouldnt have been
able to do much. My helps keep it all
together, she says.
A Knock-out!
Juhi and actor and business partner
Shah Rukh Khans friendship goes
way back, even before they started
the film production house Dreamz
Unlimited. And then they went on to
own an IPL cricket team, the Kolkata
Knight Riders. Juhi is said to have
called the actor her Lucky Ali. He
brings good luck to the people
associated with him, she says. And
lucky he turned out to be. Last year,
in a nerve-wracking finale, Kolkata
Knight Riders beat Chennai Super
Kings by 5 wickets to emerge winners
of the Indian Premier League 2012.
It felt great! Weve been through a
lot of lows. But I think success feels
sweeter after the lows. Although
while going through the tough times
you feel despair, eventually when it
all comes together you realise there
was a learning in all of this this was
necessary. I feel that this success
after the numerous losses keep the
team grounded, the owners SRK
and me also grounded, she says.
Juhi is of ten found with her
children at KKR matches. She says
her children know more about the
game than she does. They watch the
IPL matches more than I do. In fact,
Jhanvi went for one of the matches,
and I wasnt there. The team lost.
That stayed with her, and I had to
literally persuade her to come for the
finals. I told her that you can never
be inauspicious for something you
love so much. We went for the finals,
and we won!
Not Just Childs Play
Talking about children, with her
businessman husband Jai travelling
for work often, does it get difficult?
The proud mother replies promptly:
Jhanvis an A-star student. Its not
because I push her to be so. She loves
to see the A stars in her report cards!
Her teachers keep telling me that
shes a very sweet child, a wonderful
student, well-mannered. But at home
she and Arjun are monsters! Her son,
she says, is a happy-go-lucky fellow,
an A-student. He wants his stars but
hes not working hard enough for
them. But hes a lot into sports, she
adds. The actor believes that children
need space to let their hair down. So
its fine to be monsters at home
sometimes!
We fight over excessive use of the
iPad, television, computers and so on,
like all children and mothers do, she
says. But she blames parents for
conf usi ng the chi ldren i n such
matters. Come the best phone in the
market, Jai buys it for them, and then
how do you say no? How do you stop
them from using it? We are the ones
at fault. I realise this, but its difficult
to say no! she confesses, adding that
since Jai travels a lot, and so when
hes home, he loves to indulge the
children movies, junk food, gadgets
theres no saying no. Juhi lets
them enjoy the time with their father.
We try to balance things its the
good cop/bad cop game I think most
parents play, she says.
I leave Juhis home, feeling upbeat.
The noise, the traffic, the rain and
pollution... all fades away. I am happy.
Life is not so bad after all I think
Some of her feel-good energy has
rubbed off on me.
Good skIn, a charmIng smIIe and a sIIm body are greaI, buI
!uhI radIaIes a unIque sense oI conIenImenI, whIch makes her
whaI she Is. DecIares Ihe acIor. 'I'm rushed, I'm busy, buI I'm
happy. Here are some IhIngs I IearnI and Ihey work Ior me.'
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Whatever yeu take ug, de It te the best eI yeur abIIIty.
Be conscIenIIous abouI II. Do II weII and IorgeI
everyIhIng eIse. We keep IryIng Io "make" Ihe
resuIIs happen, wIIhouI puIIIng In Ihe eIIorI - IhaI's where
we go wrong.
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WrIte a nete eI thanks! Here's someIhIng I
pracIIse every day. I have a dIary and aI Ihe end
oI Ihe day, I Ihank god - II couId be Ior Ihe heaIIh
oI my IamIIy, my home, my sIaII, Ihe abundance In
IhIs house, Ihe peace. Say a word oI Ihanks, and IIve
In graIeIuIness. II's workIng Ior me. Some experIences
In my IIIe (such as my broIher's IIIness) have reaIIy
shaken me up buI IhIs pracIIce heIps me.
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Take ug a hebby. II couId be arI, dance or
whaIever you Iove - spend IIme wIIh II. Be sIIenI
In your mInd and enjoy doIng II, IIve In Ihe
momenI. II wIII brIng you caImness and sIrengIh. II wIII
cIear your mInd oI Ihe cobwebs and heIp geI cIarIIy and do
more and much beIIer In everyIhIng.
Double Your Joy
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Chicken
Reinterpreted
Bored of the same-old, same-old? Upgrade to
all-new avours with these delicious twists on classic dishes
Coq au RiesIinQ
Check
Resource
DetaiIs for
this recipe
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING JANUARY 2013 000
Chicken RouIade
Preparation Time: 3C minuts; Cooking Time: 2C
minuts; Serves: 4
1
/2 cup shredded Gruyre cheese (avaiIabIe
at Qourmet food stores*)
1tbsp IiQht mayonnaise
1 smaII cIove QarIic, crushed
2tsp mustard
8 thin-sIiced boneIess chicken fiIIets
(about 85Qm each)
3DDQm spinach, bIanch in hot water for 3D
seconds, remove, squeeze out excess
water and chop rouQhIy
1tbsp oIive oiI
3
/4 cup chicken broth/stock
1tbsp fresh Iemon |uice
1
/2 tsp freshIy Qrated Iemon peeI
SaIt and bIack pepper, to taste
1. ln bowl, combin th Gruyr, mayonnais,
garlic, tsp mustaro, ano
/4 tsp pppr.
2. Sprao hapo tbsp spinach on ach
pic o chickn, kping a gap o up to
3
/4-inch rom th ogs on all sios.
3. Plac 2tsp o th chs mixtur on th
spinach at on o th shortr nos, about
-inch rom th og. Roll up, starting at th
no with th chs. Scur with toothpicks.
3. Hat oil in a pan on moium-high; aoo
chickn. Cook or 5 to 8 minuts or until
browno, turning occasionally. Rouc hat
to moium; aoo tbsp watr. Covr; cook until
th chickn is cooko through, turning ovr
onc. Transr to a plat ano covr with oil.
4. ln th sam pan on moium-high, aoo th
broth, lmon |uic, rmaining tsp mustaro,
ano
/4 tsp salt. Cook or 4 minuts or until th

sauc thickns slightly. Stir in th lmon pl.
5. Rmov toothpicks rom th chickn ano
slic. Srv with sauc ano potato wogs.
Each serving: 32.C Caloris, 4C.9gm protin,
4.8gm carbohyorat, 5.8gm total at (4.2gm
saturato), .7gm nbr, 2C.3mg cholstrol,
767.3mg sooium
Checl Resource DetaiIs or a list o stors.
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Creamy Chicken &
Mushroom Pie
Preparation Time: 3C minuts; Cooking
Time: 35 minuts; Serves: 6
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
(avaiIabIe at Qourmet food stores*)
1tbsp butter
7DDQm boneIess chicken, cut into
1-inch chunks
2 medium onions, chopped
5DDQm assorted mushrooms, sIiced
3 carrots, thinIy sIiced
1
/3 cup dry white wine
1
/4 cup fIour
2 cups chicken broth/stock
3
/4 cup miIk
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1tsp dried tarraQon (a cuIinary herb
avaiaIbIe at Qourmet food stores)
1. Prhat ovn to 2CC
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C. Unolo th
pastry; roll to th siz o th baking
oish. lnvrt th oish ovr th pastry;
ano trim to nt. Plac th pastry on
cooki sht; rrigrat.
2. ln a pan, mlt
/2 tbsp buttr on
moium-high. /oo chickn; sason.
Cook or 5 minuts or until browno,
stirring; transr to a plat. Vith a ork,
prick th pastry all ovr. Rak or C to
5 minuts or until browno.
3. ln th sam pan, mlt
/2 tbsp buttr
on moium-high. /oo th onions;
cook, stirring, about 2 minuts. (l th
pan is ory, aoo 2tbsp watr.)
4. /oo th mushrooms ano carrots.
Cook or 6 minuts. /oo th win;
boil or 2 minuts or until ory. Stir in
th nour, thn aoo th broth; hat to
boiling on high.
5. Stir in chickn ano |uics. Simmr
on moium until th chickn is cooko.
Stir in milk, pas, ano tarragon; simmr
until th pas ar cooko. Pour into
oish; top with th cooko pastry.
Each serving: 486.4 Caloris, 32.5gm
protin, 38.6gm carbohyorat, 23.7gm total
at (4.5gm saturato), 5.Cgm nbr, 7.3mg
cholstrol, 642.8mg sooium
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING JANUARY 2013 000 Checl Resource DetaiIs cr a is c scres.
Coconut Chicken
CasseroIe
Preparation Time: 25 minuts; Cooking
Time: 3C minuts; Serves: 6
1tbsp canoIa oiI
75DQm skinIess, boneIess chicken
thiQhs, cut into 1
1
/2-inch chunks
1 medium onion, sIiced
1 medium red pepper, cut into
3
/4-inch chunks
2tbsp Qreen curry paste
(avaiIabIe in Qourmet food
stores*)
2tsp Qrated peeIed fresh QinQer
1 cup chicken broth/stock
1 IarQe sweet potato, peeIed, cut
into
3
/4-inch chunks
3
/4 cup coconut miIk
1tsp cornfIour
2 cups suQar snap peas, trimmed
(avaiIabIe in Qourmet food
stores*; or use French beans)
1
/2 cup fresh dhania (coriander)
Ieaves
SaIt and pepper, to taste
1. ln a larg non-stick pot, hat oil
on moium-high. /oo th chickn;
sprinkl with
/4 tsp salt. Cook or 5

minuts or until browno, stirring.
Transr to bowl.
2. /oo onion ano ro pppr to
th sam pot. Cook or 3 minuts,
stirring; mix in th curry past,
gingr, ano
/4 tsp salt. /oo th broth

ano potato. Hat to boiling on high.
Covr; cook 5 minuts. Stir in th
chickn. Rouc hat to maintain a
simmr. Covr; cook or C minuts
or until th chickn is cooko ano
th vgtabls ar tnor.
3. Vhisk th coconut milk ano
cornnour until smooth; stir into pot
along with pas. Hat to boiling
on high. Covr; simmr on moium
or 3-5 minuts. Srv with ohania
ovr ric.
protin, 8.2gm carbohyorat, 3.4gm
total at (7.4gm saturato), 2.7gm nbr,
74.9mg cholstrol, 649.7mg sooium
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Crispy Sesame-panko
Chicken
Preparation Time: 2C minuts; Cooking
Non-stick cookinQ spray (Spray-Lite
and Sundrop SIimLite are two
brands avaiIabIe in the market)
1 IarQe eQQ
1
/2 tsp QarIic paste
2tsp dry mustard powder
1
3
/4 tsp Qround QinQer
1 cup panko (Japanese
breadcrumbs avaiIabIe at Qourmet
food stores*, or substitute with
reQuIar breadcrumbs)
3tbsp tiI (white sesame seeds)
7DDQm thin chicken fiIIet
45DQm shredded cabbaQe
1 sprinQ onion, thinIy sIiced
1tsp suQar
2tbsp pIus 2tsp cider vineQar
1tbsp pIus
1
/2 tsp soya sauce
3
/4 cup ketchup
1tsp Worcestershire sauce
1
/8 tsp red chiIIi powder
SaIt and bIack pepper, to taste
1. Prhat ovn to 23C
o
C. Plac a wir
rack in a larg baking tray that is lino
with oil. Spray th rack with cooking
spray or gras with oil.
2. Vhisk th gg, garlic past, tsp ory
mustaro powor, tsp grouno gingr,
ano
/4 tsp black pppr. ln anothr

oish, mix th panko ano ssam sos.
3. Dip th chickn into th gg, thn
into th panko mix. Plac on th rack.
Spray th chickn with cooking spray
or sprinkl lightly with oil; bak or 5
to 2C minuts or until cooko through.
4. To mak th slaw: Toss th cabbag
with onion, sugar, 2tbsp vingar,
/2 tsp soya sauc; sason to tast.

5. ln a bowl, mix th Vorcstrshir
sauc, ro chilli powor, ktchup,
tbsp soya sauc, 2tsp vingar, tsp
ory mustaro, ano
3
/4 tsp grouno gingr.
Srv chickn with th sauc ano slaw.
protin, 28.9gm carbohyorat, 4.2gm
total at (2.Cgm saturato), 29.9gm nbr,
49.8mg cholstrol, 2C.mg sooium
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING JANUARY 2013 000
Ca|un Chicken & Rice
Preparation Time: 25 minuts; Cooking
1tsp red chiIIi powder
1
/2 tsp dried thyme
1
/2 tsp QarIic paste
5DDQm boneIess, skinIess chicken
breasts, cut into
3
/4-inch chunks
3 sIices bacon, chopped
2tsp canoIa oiI
1 medium onion, fineIy chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 IarQe staIk ceIery, chopped
2tbsp tomato puree
4 cups chicken broth/stock
2 cups IonQ-Qrain white rice
1 cups frozen peas
ParsIey, to Qarnish
SaIt and pepper, to taste
1. Combin th ro chilli powor,
thym, garlic powor, ano
/2 tsp ach
salt ano black pppr. Toss th chickn
with hal th spic mixtur.
2. ln a larg pot, cook th bacon on
moium-high or 5 minuts or until
crisp, stirring occasionally. Vith a
slotto spoon, transr to papr towl.
3. To th sam pot, aoo th oil, thn
chickn. Cook until browno, stirring
occasionally; transr to a bowl.
4. /oo th onion, ro pppr, clry,
ano th rmaining spics to th sam
pot. Cook or 5 minuts, stirring.
5. /oo th tomato pur. Cook or 3C
sconos, stirring. Stir in th broth, ric,
pas, ano
/8 tsp salt. Hat to boiling

on high. Rouc hat to maintain a
simmr. Stir in th chickn ano any
|uics. Covr; simmr or 27 minuts
or until ric is tnor ano chickn is
cooko. Top with parsly ano bacon.
protin, 59.3gm carbohyorat, 4.7gm total
at (3.2gm saturato), .9gm nbr, C6.8mg
cholstrol, 424.mg sooium
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shares recipes you can whip up in no time
Quick & Easy!
GriIIed LadyfnQer with
Lemon & BasiI Dip
Preparation Time: 3C minuts
Cooking Time: /bout 2C minuts
Serves: 4
5DDQm pIain curd
8-1D fresh basiI Ieaves, chopped
1tbsp Iemon |uice
A pinch of chiIIi fIakes
1tsp minced QarIic or 2-3 QarIic
cIoves, crushed
1
/4 tsp suQar
1
/2 tsp saIt
1tsp freshIy Qround bIack pepper
5DDQm bhindi/IadyfinQer,
trimmed
1tbsp oIive oiI
1
/2 tsp Qround |eera (cumin) powder
1
/2 tsp haIdi (turmeric)
1. To hang th curo: Lin a wir-msh
strainr with a layr o chs or muslin
cloth. Plac th strainr ovr a bowl.
Spoon th curo into th strainr. Covr
ano chill ovrnight. Rmov th curo,
oiscaroing th straino liuio.
2. Prhat a grill to 8C
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C (high).
3. Combin th straino curo, basil,
lmon |uic, chilli laks, minco or
crusho garlic, sugar,
/4 tsp salt ano a

pinch o th grouno black pppr.
Covr ano chill in th rrigrator until
raoy to srv.
4. Mak slits in ach o th laoyingrs
lngthways to chck that thy oon't
contain any inscts or bugs. Discaro
any incto ons.
5. To mak th marinao: Mix th oliv
oil, grouno |ra, haloi, rmaining black
pppr powor ano
/4 tsp salt in a
larg bowl; stir wll.
6. Spoon a littl o th marinao insio
th slits o th okra. Thn toss th
laoyingr in th surplus marinao.
7. Carully pirc th laoyingr onto
wooon skwrs. Rrush with any
rmaining marinao ano grill or 2-3
minuts on ach sio until tnor.
Srv with th curo oip.
Each serving: 5.C Caloris, 9.Cgm
protin, 8.4gm carbohyorats,
C.3gm total at (.3gm saturato),
4.Cgm nbr, 7.5mg cholstrol,
387.Cmg sooium
VeQetabIe Stir-fry
Cooking Time: C minuts
Serves: 2
1tsp sunfIower or veQetabIe oiI
4 sprinQ onions, thinIy sIiced
1 Qreen chiIIi, fineIy chopped
2 QarIic cIoves, crushed
2 carrots, peeIed and
coarseIy Qrated
1 red beII pepper or Qreen
capsicum, sIiced
1DDQm cashew nuts
1tbsp soya sauce
1tsp tiI (sesame) oiI
SaIt, to taste
FreshIy Qround bIack pepper,
to taste
1. Hat a wok or kaoahi till smoking;
aoo th oil.
2. Vhn it bgins to smok slightly, tip
in th onions. Stir with a wooon spoon;
ry or 2 minuts.
3. Tip in th chilli ano garlic, mix. /tr
about a minut, aoo th carrots ano
th capsicum or pppr turning th
vgtabls ovr vry w sconos so
thy cook vnly. Stir in th cashw
nuts, orizzl ovr th soya sauc ano
ssam oil. Sason with th black
pppr. Srv with plain ric.
Each serving: 372.C Caloris, .4gm
protin, 26.7gm carbohyorats,
26.7gm total at (4.2gm saturato),
4.8gm nbr, C.Cmg cholstrol,
49C.Cmg sooium
Tomato Rice
Cooking Time: 25 minuts
Serves: 4
2 tomatoes
2tbsp mustard or sunfIower oiI
1tsp |eera (cumin) seeds
8-1D curry patta (Ieaves)
1
/4 tsp saIt
1
/4 tsp Qaram masaIa
15DQm/1 cup Basmati rice, washed
GriIIed LadyfnQer with
Lemon & BasiI Dip
VeQetabIe Stir-fry
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1. Rlno th tomatos in a liuioisr or
a ooo procssor ano st asio.
2. Hat a saucpan with a tight-itting
lio. /oo th oil ano aoo a w o th
|ra sos. Vhn thy start to spluttr,
aoo th rmaining sos ollowo by
th curry patta, ano mix.
3. /oo th tomato pur, garam masala
ano salt; mix. /oo th ric ano cook or
a minut.
4. Pour in 375ml/
/2 cups o |ust-boilo
watr. Covr ano simmr or C minuts
till ric is cooko. Srv hot.
Each serving: 2C.C Caloris, 3.2gm
protin, 32.4gm carbohyorats, 8.5gm
total at (C.5gm saturato), .3gm nbr,
C.Cmg cholstrol, 47.3mg sooium
Tomato Chutney
Cooking Time: 2C minuts
Serves: 4
2tbsp tamarind puIp
45DQm tomatoes, peeIed and
chopped
2 QarIic cIoves, chopped
1tsp suQar
1tsp chiIIi powder
1tsp saIt
1
/4 tsp haIdi (turmeric)
1tbsp Qroundnut oiI
6 curry patta (Ieaves), optionaI
1
/4 tsp brown mustard seeds
A pinch of hinQ (asafoetida)
1. Put th tamarino pulp in a bowl, pour
ovr nough boiling watr to covr;
ano kp asio or about C minuts.
Us a wooon spoon to prss th pulp
ano rlas th ibrs ano sos, thn
strain through a nylon siv into a bowl
to xtract as much |uic as possibl.
Discaro th pulp ano st asio.
2. Put th tomatos in a larg saucpan
ovr moium hat. /oo th garlic,
sugar, chilli powor, salt, haloi ano
tamarino |uic ano bring to a boil.
3. Rouc th hat to low ano lav th
mixtur to simmr or C minuts,
stirring occasionally, to blno th
lavours ano thickn. Rmov th pan
rom th hat ano kp asio until th
chutny has coolo compltly.
4. Transr th chutny to a blnor
ano blno until you hav a smooth
past. Spoon th chutny into a glass
|ar that coms with a tight-itting, non-
mtallic lio, lav opn to cool.
5. Hat th oil in a rying pan ovr
moium hat. /oo th curry lavs, i
using, mustaro sos ano hing ano ry,
stirring constantly, or 3C sconos or
until th sos spluttr. Tak car that
th ingroints oon't burn. Tip th
spic mixtur into th chutny ano mix
wll. Th chutny is now raoy to us.
Note: lt can b lt to cool in th glass
|ar, thn salo ano rrigrato or up
to 2 wks.
Each serving: 6C.5 Caloris, .Cgm
protin, 6.5gm carbohyorats, 3.8gm
total at (C.3gm saturato), .4gm nbr,
C.Cmg cholstrol, 586.8mg sooium
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Indiun Recipes Is avaIIabIe at
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Coffee Brle
My rierd SoiLy had shared a
chai Lrlee recie wiLh me
some Lime ago LhaL I had Lried
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weekerd, I decided Lo Lweak
iL a LiL wiLh irgredierLs I
could geL aL my local call-ir
grocery sho. I asked or 2
ackeLs o cream (ir
LeLraacks o 200gm each), I
already had irsLarL coee,
sugar ard eggs ir Lhe house.

Powor about
/2 cup sugar in
th mixi. Tak out about a
tablspoon ano st asio.

Sparat th yolks o 5 ggs
ano whisk it with th poworo
sugar. (You may vary th sugar
to suit your tast.)

Transr th cram (kp asio
about 2 tablspoon) to a
saucpan with a long hanol, ano
hat on a low nam, stirring
gntly.

Just as bubbls bgin to orm
on th surac, tak it o th
hat ano mix in tsp co
powor.

Thn, slowly pour in th sugar
ano gg mix, stirring wll.

/oo
/2tsp vanilla ssnc.

Prhat th ovn at 5C
o
C.

Fill a larg cak tin or any
microwavabl vssl ano arrang
small, op microwavabl
puooing bowls or ramkins. Fill
th vssl with watr up to hal th
bowl lvl. Fill th bowls with th
mix two-thiros o th way.

Rak at CC
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till a skwr insrto into th
brul coms out clan. (Rouc
th tmpratur i you nno th
mix thratning to bubbl ovr).

Vhn coolo, top ach with th
ltovr cram whippo with th
poworo sugar.

Sprinkl ovr with orinking
chocolat i you hav any; srv.
m Ry Man|ira Dutta
HR'S H0W IT 00S:
TO STAPT YOU UP!
We samled Lwo variarLs o
LreakasL oaL mixes ir Lhe
markeL. Here're Lhe resulLs
Saffo!a Masa!a Dats -
VeggIe TwIst
If you like a spicy twist to
your breakfast you will
enjoy the slight kick this
has. You could add sauted
veggies and nuts to it to give
it more volume. If
you want it at upma
consistency, add a little less
water than recommended
if you like it porridgy, you
could add a little more water.
Price: `15 for 43gm
Quaker Dats Iemony VeggIe MIx
This too is quick and
healthy, and ready in a jiffy.
Slightly bland, some might
find the quantity not
enough to qualify for a
hearty breakfast. Add nuts
and veggies to up the
volume and taste.
Price: `10 for 28gm
From a GH Staffers Kitchen
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Not Just For
Salads & Pasta
Kavita DevQan spaks to chs ano
hommakrs to nno out how to mak th
most o xtra virgin oliv oil
I traveIIed te ItaIy Iast Hevember and
what a trIg It was! I prayed at The
Vatican, experienced the warmth of strong
family ties at local homes and checked out
the latest fashion trends on the streets of
Rome. But my senses were busy soaking up
the taste, aroma and flavour of olive oil,
everywhere, and all the time. After all, olive
oil is the Mediterraneans biggest export to
the world, and in Italy they do almost all
their cooking with it.
Being a nutritionist and health writer, Im
familiar with the benefits of this oil,
particularly the extra virgin variety (EVOO).
But the big revelation was the discovery that
it is compatible with the Indian-style of
cooking. A finding that turned my earlier
belief that it is only suitable for pouring
over salads upside down.
BYDND SAIADS
'EVOO has a wonorul navour ano txtur, it
aoos booy ano opth to a oish, ano provios a
plasing l in th mouth,' says 9-yar-olo
buooing ch /shmt Singh Dua. H shoulo
know. His Kali Mirch Vala Mutton cooko in
EVOO won him th priz at th covto National Ruooing Ch Comptition last yar.
Ch Manu Chanora, o Oliv Rach, Rngaluru
liks to us EVOO in vryoay cooking - or
lnoian ano Vstrn rcips. 'lt's grat to sar,
pan-ry ano bak with. You can us it lik any
othr oil. ln act, xcpt or op-rying (its
smoking point is low hnc it is not suitabl or
vry high hat), w us oliv oil or vrything
ls at th rstaurant,' h says.
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Extra Virgin OIive OiI
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BegIn WIth Breakfast
Id suggest you begin your day with
organic sprouts and steamed corn
drizzled with EVOO and some
lemon, says Chef Anurudh Khanna,
executive chef, The Park, New Delhi.
A piece of toasted wholewheat bread
or a baguette drizzled with EVOO is
perfect for me; it beats smothering
your morning with butter, says
Chef Chandra.
Savoury vermicelli is a popular
breakfast dish at Delhi-based model
and etiquette consultant Kavita
Ashoks house. I have tried it with
other oils but it turns out best with
extra virgin, says the home cook.
Here is her recipe: Heat a pan, add
2tbsp EVOO, some curry patta (curry
leaves), black mustard seeds, hing,
salt, green chillies and haldi. Fry for
a few minutes. Add a few peanuts and
finely chopped, parboiled veggies.
Add one cup boiled vermicelli and
lemon juice; check seasoning. Serve.
MaIn Mea!s
EVOO has a neutral taste and goes
best with tomatoes and most green
veggies particularly French beans,
cabbage and green peas. It works well
when minimal cooking is required,
says chef Anurudh. In my house I use
EVOO to cook dry vegetables such as
bhindi masala and aloo gobhi. I also
use it to temper dal and make
paranthas. He offers a tip for those
who like gunpowder with idlis; next
time mix it with EVOO instead of ghee
or any other oil.
KaIi Mirch WaIa
Mutton By Ashmeet Singh Dua
100gm onions, roughIy chopped; 4-5
green chiIIies; 20gm peppercorn;
20gm pudina {mint) Ieaves; 2 cIoves
of garIic; 200gm mutton, chop into
cubes; 25mI EVOO;
1
/4 tsp jeera
{cumin) seeds;
1
/4 tsp mustard seeds;
4 whoIe red chiIIies; 100gm onion,
sIiced; 5gm ginger-garIic paste; 15gm
coconut-khuskhus paste {to make
this use equaI amounts of khuskhus
and desiccated coconut - make a
paste by adding a IittIe miIk); saIt, to
taste;
1
/2 tsp jeera {cumin) powder;
10gm garam masaIa powder; 1tsp
dhania {coriander) powder;
1
/2 tsp
haIdi. To garnish: 1 piece ginger, cut
in juIiennes; fresh dhania {coriander)
Ieaves, a few sprigs; 2 Iemons
1. Dry roast CCgm onions, pppr-
corns, grn chillis, puoina ano garlic
in a pan. Rlno to a nn past by
aooing a littl watr; kp asio.
2. Marinat mutton with past.
3. Hat som EVOO ano aoo th
|ra, mustaro sos, whol ro chil-
lis ano cook till thy sizzl.
4. /oo th slico onions ano saut till
golon brown.
5. /oo th gingr-garlic past ano
cook or a w minuts.
6. /oo th marinato mutton. Saut
until tnor ano cooko through.
7. /oo khuskhus-coconut past ano
cook or a w minuts.
8. Sason th mutton with salt, |ra
powor, garam masala powor, ohania
powor, ro chilli powor ano haloi.
Cook till th oil sparats ano th
mat is cooko.
9. Garnish with |ulinns o gingr,
lmon wogs ano choppo ohania.
Kourambiethes
(Greek aImond
cookies) By Manu Chandra
30gm aImonds; 125mI EVOO; 1 egg
yoIk; 120gm icing sugar; 1tbsp
brandy; 1tsp vaniIIa extract; 180gm
fIour; 1tsp baking powder; icing
sugar, to dust
1. Hat ovn to 8C
o
C.
2. Rlanch th almonos in hot watr or
C minuts; rmov skin.
3. Sprao th almonos on a baking
sht. Rak, moving occasionally,
until lightly toasto, or about C
minuts. Rmov rom ovn; cool,
thn chop coarsly.
4. Rat th EVOO ano hal th icing
sugar in a larg bowl with an lctric
mixr on moium-high spo till
light ano nuy. Continu bating or
anothr 3 minuts.
5. /oo th gg yolks, branoy ano
vanilla; bat until smooth. Mix in th
almonos, nour ano baking powor
until mixo wll. (l th oough is too
sot to hanol, aoo aooitional nour till
a sot txtur is achivo.)
6. Shap a tablspoon ull o oough
into small crscnts.
7. Rak on an ungraso baking sht
until st ano pal golon in colour;
about 5 minuts. Rmov cookis
ano plac on a cooling rack.
8. Dust th cookis, whil still hot,
with th rmaining icing sugar. Stor
in airtight containrs.
Arbi Karari By Kavita Ashok
Roil 8 moium-sizo arbi; pl. Hat
4tbsp EVOO in a pan ano hat. /oo
tsp a|wain, a pinch o hing ano
haloi, salt ano chillis accoroing to
tast into th pan. Onc th spics
crackl, aoo th arbi. /oo tsp o
amchur. Cook ovr low hat; tossing
occasionally. Cook till crisp ano
brown. Garnish with choppo ohania
(corianor) ano a slic o lmon.
SOME REClPES
HAITH PIUS
EVOO is obtaino rom th
nrst prss o rip olivs. lt has
a prct balanc o navour,
aroma, colour. lt has a low
acioity lvl ano is packo
with polyphnols ano
monounsaturato atty acios,
both o which ar hart-
rinoly. lt is pur ano oos
not contain any aooitivs.
That said, don't overdo its
usage as Iike aII other fats, it
aIso provides nine caIories
per gram.
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Let her learn
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Mom Vs
The Bubble
What happens when our children face the outside world?
Jane GopaIakrishnan has some ideas
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ln the disquieting fiIm, The Truman
Show, the main character lives a
normal enough life, eating, going to
office, meeting his friends. Except
that unknown to him, everything he
does is watched by millions of TV
viewers. His whole life is lived in a
gigantic TV set, his whole town is
created for it. He lives in this bubble,
without knowing there is a life outside.
So, what happens when he gets to that
life outside? More importantly, what
happens when our children, raised in
a bubble of love, protection and caring,
get to that life outside?
Are we preparing them for the
future or are we protecting them from
it? Life is like an exam, complained a
teenager to me once long ago, where
everyone else knows the rules.
Perhaps, as parents, we need to start
the transition now to help our
children move from Little Lion Kings
at home to the Rat Race outside.
Spot The Bubb!e
The first step is to recognise in which
areas we are putting our child into a
bubble. For example, do you still
choose her friends? Perhaps its time
to let her invite her own friends over,
instead of the ones you think are right
for her. Trust her with the small
decisions clothes, books. Let her
build her own sense of judgement. Cut
out the bubble-wrap slowly.
Show Them Red F!ags
When we were young, we ran around
town unfazed, unafraid. So should
you let your little boy across the road
to buy bread only to get hit by a car?
Picked up by a predator? Not
indiscriminately! Times are much
more dangerous now There are no
rules here. Only a parent knows at
what age her child is ready to be left
alone for five minutes or an hour.
Some children are ready at 8, some
arent at 12. A recent survey showed
92 percent of women in Indian
metros felt unsafe after dark. Its a
very real fear that women live with.
In this one area, put safety first, not
independence. Teach them about
strangers, about bad touch, about
road safety. Tell them about the risks
of going home with someone else.
Iet Them Ioose
Geetika Mhandres (name changed)
11-year-old son is a star student. He is
also a chess-junior master. Yet, she is
worried about his future. She feels he
does not have the life skills to make
him successful at work. He is never
invited to a game, for a party, to a team.
When she took him for a counselling
session, she was recommended
AuIhor Iynn MarIe Sager saId, 'PeopIe are compIaInIng IhaI IIIe's
noI IaIr, buI IhaI sImpIy Isn'I Irue. IIIe Is exIraordInarIIy IaIr. II's
jusI noI cenIered on you.' One oI a chIId's rsI shocks Is when she
reaIIses IhaI no one eIse IhInks Ihe sIIck gures she draws are
as brIIIIanI as her Dad IoId her Ihey were. ThaI Ihere Is someone
more IaIenIed, more popuIar Ihan her. Don'I IeI her seII-esIeem
be IInked Io how much she Is IIked, or eIse she wIII keep searchIng
Ior oIher peopIe's approvaI her enIIre IIIe. She wIII need Io IeI go
oI IhaI habII oI beIng Ihe cenIre oI aIIenIIon. HeIp her apprecIaIe
oIhers InsIead, and move Io Ihe sIdeIInes once In a whIIe.
Shock-prf Them
Disappointments
and hurts
happen help
her learn to
handle them
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counselling herself. She had been
keeping him in a bubble by always
concentrating on sharpening his IQ
rather than letting him free-play with
peers. And the playground is the best
training camp really though a rough
one. Negotiation, flexibility, conflict
management children learn these
young, and take these skills with them.
Leaders, loners, bullies, defenders,
followers they first emerge here.
Put FIre In TheIr Be!!Ies
In India, only 53 percent of habitation
had a primary school at last count
(Source: The 7
th
All India Education
Survey). When you think of the
extraordinary distances many children
need to walk just to get to study every
day, you realise what a burning desire
to gain knowledge children have, that
we take for granted. It will pay to instill
this desire in our children. A child who
knows the value of discipline and hard
work in sitting up to do a school project
on his own, will be a child who puts
that same diligence and focus into his
work later on. And sees the results.
Move Dut Df The Way
The central task of growing up is
to develop a sense of self that is
autonomous, confident and in accord
with reality, says Madeline Levine, a
clinician, consultant and best-selling
author, as quoted in The New York
Times. If you dont trust your child to
achieve something, you diminish her
confidence and distort reality. She
cites examples of nightly reviews of
homework and repetitive phone calls
to just check if youre okay. Your
child is capable of doing something,
congratulate yourself on a job done
and move on. Continued, unnecessary
intervention makes your child feel bad
about himself (if hes young) or angry
at you (if hes a teenager).
The goaI oI mosI parenIs Ioday Is Io make IheIr chIId accounIabIe
Ior IheIr own success. ThereIore, Ihe rsI IogIcaI sIep shouId be Io
arIIcuIaIe whaI you mean by IhaI success - Io yourseII. AcademIc,
moneIary, socIaI! Do you wanI hIm Io be a modeI cIIIzen! Or an
IconocIasIIc enIrepreneur! Because whaI you beIIeve In Is whaI
you wIII subconscIousIy pass on Io your chIId. The way we IIve,
much more Ihan whaI we say, Is how we Ieach our chIIdren.
'ParenIs aIso have Io make sure IheIr own IIves are IuIIIIng,' says
IevIne. 'One oI Ihe mosI ImporIanI IhIngs we do Ior our chIIdren
Is Io presenI Ihem wIIh a versIon oI aduII IIIe IhaI Is appeaIIng
and worIh sIrIvIng Ior.' Our chIId's IuIure Isn'I waIIIng ouI Ihere
somewhere. We've aIready sIarIed buIIdIng II.
Walk The Talk
Stretch Them, Den't StraIn Them
Don't push your chiId into music because you've aIways dreamt of
pIayinQ the piano, if aII he wants to do is pursue swimminQ. Once you've
observed your chiId's interest or taIent, Qo aII out to encouraQe it. AImost
any taIent can buiId a career nowadays. SwimminQ, sinQinQ, dancinQ,
buiIdinQ, sketchinQ, pubIic speakinQ, animation, drama, writinQ - even
havinQ a sense of humour! Support your chiId, find him Qood Quide
materiaI, books, sites, traininQ or a coach, camps. And not a different
coachinQ cIass a day. He need not be Qood at everythinQ.
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My son, Arnav, 4,
loves drenching
everyone on Holi
but starts crying if he
gets even a little wet.
Last year, my husband
thought of a plan to get
him to be more accepting.
He left a bowl of gulal in
his room before he woke
up. While we watched from
the side, Arnav packed in
some colour in his st and
to our surprsie, applied it all
over his face! This act had us
bursting into laughter. Post
this, Arnav has started
enjoying the festival...
Renu SinQIa, 33, art director
Holi Beyond Gujiya
The BIg scage
Last year, my son Darsh, 3, insisted that
he will wear his new shorts on Holi. He
just wouldnt accept that on a festival
day he was expected to wear old clothes.
While I was trying to convince him to
change, his cousin dropped in and
splashed colour on his new shorts. Even
though, I got irritated, I was soon
laughing. It didnt matter, it was just a
pair of shorts. I am glad I went with the
festive moment.
Sanchaita Dey, 3D, researcher
The SurgrIse VIsIt
My husband travels a lot on work, and last year too, he was caught
up in a meeting in Chennai around Holi. My daughter Indira, 3,
was upset and spent the day before the festival sobbing and
sulking. But come Holi, her father surprised us and returned just
in time. The joy on my daughters face was the biggest gift for me.
It was heartening to see father-daughter play Holi while I whipped
up special delicacies for both of them. Rewati Nair, 31, writer
This Holi, chang th mnu. Okay, a w traoitional gu|iyas ar a must, but othr than that, try
baks ano savouris ano put togthr a cool punch. (l sombooy oosn't mino ooing th mixs
on spot, try a br cocktail.) Tiny kbabs, cupcaks, mini naans toppo with xotic chs,
stuo ano grillo mushroom, chickn sausags choppo small, wrappo in bacon ano bako;
shrimps tosso in buttr garlic ano hrbs; moong oal pakoras stuo with grato chs ano
cooko minc i you lik. Put out trays o ths asy-to-hanol ats with plnty o papr
tissus ano watch th rvllrs mak a blin or th olicacis, ignoring th mithai trays. /lso
stock up on unctional pichkaris ano buckts o raoy-to-us gulal watr. Organic holi powors
toppo with rsh ros ptals. lovly!
Three De!hI-based mothers share memorIes of Ho!I spent wIth theIr chI!dren
Mether
TaIk
Arnav in action!
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Everyday Manners
All of us have faced these sometime or other: How much
do they pay you?, When are you getting married or So,
when do you plan to start your family?
The best way to tackle this is to ignore the question and
focus on some other aspects of the conversation. Or, try
changing the subject to someting common. As a last resort,
you can pretend to be distracted and not having heard it!
This is easy if in a group. Pick up a thread of conversation
with another in the group and drift away. All this has to
be done subtly.
With friends/acquaintances, you may try a direct
response: Hey, dont feel like talking about this right
now. Lets skip it But do this lightly to take the sting
out of the words.
If it is a relative who keeps bothering you,
try directing the conversation elsewhere
or ask them an equally personal
question! Theyre bound to take the hint
sooner than later.
Ask Nina
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Tired of nosy friends and reIatives who keep
botherinQ you by askinQ too many personaI
questions? Here's how to fieId them off
without offence
Cut The MeddIIn
HAV A
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EmaiI your etiquette-
reIated questions
to Qhindiaintoday.
com
Nina Kochhar
conoucts tiutt
workshops. Hr
xprtis is
sought by
nnishing schools.
Storyteller The Life Of
Roald Dahl; Donalo
Sturrock; HarprPrss
The book Is a fascInatIn
account of the author's
IIfe. He started out as a
fIhter pIIot, marrIed
actress PatrIcIa NeaI and became
one of the most famous authors
of chIIdren's books. HIs personaI
probIems - a severeIy Injured
back durIn an aeropIane crash,
an accIdent IeadIn to a braIn
damaed baby son, the Ioss of a
second chIId, then the III-heaIth
of hIs wIfe are exampIes of
trIbuIatIons that had to be
overcome. An InspIratIonaI read,
thIs one wIII stay In your mInd,
much IIke the characters from
hIs books.
Book Review
SHDPPINC MANNRS
lt's okay to try on cloths
vn i you oon't hav any
intntion o buying.
Howvr, stick to th ruls
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on tim so as not to crat
a mss in th changing
room.
Try cosmtics ano
prums only rom th
tstrs provioo; oon't
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shlvs.
Som itms such as
lingri ano
packago ooo
might b on th
no-xchang
list. Rao th
stor policis
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making any
purchas. '
Find comfort in
true friends
avoid people who
you find intrusive
Following a 20-year career with Oberoi Hotels, training personnel in customer handling, Nina Kochhar now heads her own
company. You can email your etiquette related queries to ghindia@intoday.com
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Its that time of the year when school admissions are
picking up pace and frenzy. Anxious parents are
queuing up in front of coveted schools and searching
for every qualification that might add a point to their
aspiration; and the future of their child. Their baby is
growing up to become a school-going child and
stepping into the competitive world soon, filling them
with deep-seated trepidation mixed with anticipation
and pride. Entrance tests and the dread of whether
my child will perform on that fateful day have
thankfully been abolished; or at least we are given to
believe so. But parents have to perform and be at their
best for the next few weeks.
The transition from playschool to formal school
could be fraught with stress and uncertainty. Not least
because of the limited number of good schools and
the growing demand for holistic education under a
famous banner. Parents are often forced to stretch
their resources to the fullest in order to fulfill dreams
that they may have nurtured for a while. And who do
you think bears the brunt of this strain on the family?
The child of course!
The importance of a smooth transition into the
big school cannot be overemphasised. At the age of
three and four, many children are at the cusp between
infancy and childhood, in the process of becoming ready
to separate from their parents for varying periods of
time. A lot of the initial experience of a child in a
new environment can be influenced by how it is
planned and approached.
Try Io drop and pIck up your chIId
Irom schooI aI IeasI Ior Ihe IIrsI Iew
monIhs. Be In cIose Iouch wIIh Ihe
Ieacher and IaIk abouI your chIId Io
her, boIh abouI hIs quaIIIIes and hIs
sensIIIvIIIes aI schooI
HERE ARE A FEW T!PS TO
MAKE !T EAS!ER
1. Choose a schooI that is clos to
hom to cut oown on travl tim.
Most littl chilorn ino it haro to
sustain a ull oay in school, lav
alon long hours o travlling. Rsios
its approach to oucation, pick on
that has a nurturing nvironmnt.
Much mor than th school's largr
rputation, it is how your chilo ano
amily will it into th school
community that will nsur hr
comort ano happinss thr.
2. Remember that chilorn will tak
thir own tim to sttl oown in
school. Thr ar a w who may not
look back rom oay on, but th
ma|ority will struggl or th irst w
wks. Sparation anxity
mltoowns/tantrums, whatvr you
call thm, can b hartbraking. Vhat
is most rassuring or th chilo is how
coniont ano calm you ar ouring th
morning sparation. Prpar yoursl
in aovanc through visualisation, op
brathing ano positiv mssags in
your mino.
3. Start preparing or school, along
with your chilo, at last a coupl o
wks in aovanc. Tak hr shopping
ano hlp hr choos hr school bag,
stationry ano tiin box. Gt into a
routin o waking up with nough
tim in th morning to gt raoy ano
vn play or a whil bor starting
or school. Show hr picturs o hr
school, oriv past th gat a w
tims ano tll hr storis (with
picturs i you hav thm) o your
own wonorul school xprincs.
Pead or Lo krow how Lo ighL Lhe LaLLle.
It is not an easy change;
give them some time
Ask Dr Sen
Dr /mit Sn is a
chilo psychiatrist,
who togthr with
his wi, Dr Shl|a
Sn, a chilo
psychologist,
runs a clinic -
Chilorn First -
in Dlhi.
SchooI AdmIssIons
And GrowIn Up
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WIre brushIng: Using a stiff wire, give the rack
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bristle brushes are especially good for cleaning
porcelain-coated grills since they will not
damage the porcelain.

BrushIng eII: Keep your grill on for about 20-
30 minutes after the cooking is over, this will
ensure that all the residual food burns off.
Switch off and let the grill cool. Now using heat-
resistant mitts and a metal scraper, gently
scrape both sides of the grill to chip off food
thats stuck to the grill. Be careful with ceramic
grills as a sharp metal scraper might damage it
(try the other methods here instead).

SeakIng: If your grill isnt heavily stained,
place newspapers soaked in water on top of the
warm (not hot) grill after the cooking and shut
the lid. Open the lid after 30 minutes and wipe
off the residue. Dont let the paper sit on the grill
for too long, otherwise it may dry out, creating
more work for you.
VInegar treatment: Mix water and vinegar to
make a 50:50 solution in a bucket or the kitchen
sink. Set the cooking grates in this solution for
a few minutes. Spray undiluted vinegar on the
rack and the interior of the grill, scrub with a
pad made of aluminium foil. Use a cotton swab
to take care of the tight spots. Leave the grill to
air dry.

The IeII tray: Use a good quality kitchen foil,
triple layer it and turn the edges so that it works
like a tray. Place this at the bottom of your grill
and top with a 1/4inch deep layer of sand, this
will help absorb the juices that fall off the grill.
After a few uses, just remove the foil tray, give
the grill a quick wipe and insert a new tray.

VeIcanIc recks: If you use them, ensure you
clean or renew them periodically as these always
get clogged with fat. If rocks are showing signs
of cracking, replace them. Also, consider
replacing with porcelain briquettes, which are
less porous and easier to clean.
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I just got back from a pleasure trip: I took my
mother-in-law to the airport! Comedian Henny
Youngman once declared. But jokes aside,
travelling is a source of physical and mental
renewal for most of us even a short break from
the manic pace of everyday life rejuvenates like
little else. Members of the GH team recount their
travel experiences from the year gone by. Take a
cue, pack your bags, and go away. Its good for you
Travel
The
Logs
The Beach (Re)treat
NEHAR!KA MATHUR S!NHA BAN!SHES "WORK STRESS" AND "B!G C!TY
BLUES" ON A VACAT!ON W!TH HER FAM!LY !N GOA WHERE THEY EAT,
PRAY, DANCE AND LET THE!R HA!R DOWN
Daddy Goa, Goa! My husband
Shambhav would say whenever he saw
dad hesitating between the king prawn
sizzler and daal-roti. And Dad, getting
into the Goa spirit, would throw caution
to the winds, indulge his cravings and
order in the prawns, the crabs, and chase
it all with beer. In fact, indulgence was
what the whole trip was about for the
seven of us my parents, husband, sister
Nidhi, brother-in-law Mudit and nine-
month-old daughter Aadya. We lazed
around till 1am at beaches, hired an
Innova and drove around without an
agenda, cut the most delicious chocolate
cake on mums bi rthday ( yes, we
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discovered Goa has amazing bakeries
too) and, of course, shopped and ate to
our hearts content. It was a perfect
break for all from work pressure,
lifes humdrum routines and the bitter
December cold in Delhi. Aadyas bonus:
her rst plane ride and beach dig!
Our stay was in two interconnected
1-BHK apartments, each with sofa-
cum-beds in the living rooms, lots of
balconies, cane furniture and sheer
curtains in cool creams. One living
room became a bedroom while the
second was a common area where we
feasted on homemade breakfast
(cooked up by mom on the hotplate in
the apartment), planned for the day
and re-lived daily activities late into
the night over cups of hot coffee. A
well-stocked supermarket right
outside the complex took care of daily
needs. And a line of restaurants close
by offering French, Italian and Goan
cuisines ensured we were never short
of meal options.
What all did we do? One whole day
was spent at a shack on Calangute
beach. The grandparents and baby
relaxed, ate, took a snooze, and enjoyed
blaring music and rowdy dances by the
young (and thoroughly drunk) guests.
We tried out water sports the jet ski,
bumper and parasailing!
Like every good tourist, we visited
the Basilica of Bom Jesus, saw the
remains of Saint Francis Xaviers body
in the casket, lit candles and sent up
our wishes. We also made it to the
Mangeshi temple on Goas Panaji-
Ponda road. It took about an hour from
our apartment in north Goa. but it was
worth the effort. Snacking on slices of
delicious raw mango and cucumber
sprinkled with masala and nimbu,
washed down with fresh coconut
water, we walked for about 20 minutes
to meet Lord Shiva at the temple.
Interesting curios, including uncut
crystal (it said to bring luck and
positivity), made great take-home
gifts. Another plus: while looking for
Shri Mangesh Saunsthan temple, we
stumbled upon a less-known but
beautifully carved and maintained
Mahalaxmi temple, which houses
gigantic nagaadas. The prasad was a
coconut that we had to take home and
use to make dessert.
And yes, we did all the rest that
everyone must in Goa as well: took a
ferry ride on the river Mandovi, with
live music, dance, food and drinks; had
our ll of green, scenic drives; paddled
to our hearts content in the sea, and
collected seashells
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aparImenI Is economIcaI and adds Io Ihe Iun
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My husband and I had been planning
a family weekend for quite a while.
The place had to be convenient for the
entire family. With my parents living
in Lucknow, my sister (with her
husband and four-year-old son
Hridhaan) in Noida, and us in Delhi,
and everyone with busy schedules, it
was a tough task, especially since we
didnt want to waste too much time
on the road. With some help from
Google, we decided to head for
Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
On a bright, sunny winter day, after
a leisurely breakfast, we left Delhi
excited to drive down the much-
talked-about Yamuna Expressway (a
dream road for driving enthusiasts)
that connects Delhi to Agra. Enjoying
the verdant mustard fields, cool
breeze, good music, and the smooth
drive, we took the lef t turn for
Bharatpur between Mathura and
Agra. (Keep driving straight on the
expressway till you see the sign telling
you where to turn.)
Three hours later, we were in
Bharatpur, an otherwise insignicant
looking small town, with only one
feature bringing it into the travellers
radar the Keoladeo National Park,
also known as the Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary. We were met at the gate by
my parents and brother, who had
already reached Bharatpur a day in
advance. We bought entry tickets and
hired a guide to take us into the
sanctuary. Six kilometres in, we had
to leave our car and take rickshaws or
go ahead on foot. But rst we decided
to check out the small museum the
focus here was on the Sarus Crane (the
only resident crane of India) that the
park is most famous for.
As we stepped out, we were warned
by the guide to be as quiet as possible
or else the birds would be frightened
away. Word of advice: The guide is paid
by the hour, so check beforehand.
Sometimes they carry binoculars with
you have pay extra to use them.
The rickshaw pullers (who charge
`20 per hour) are well-trained, and
help you spot the birds and animals;
they also know when to stop to catch a
view. Let them lead you. The sanctuary
is known to house more than 230
species of birds. On our journey
through the park, we spotted geese,
hawks, a variety of cranes, ycatchers,
wagtails, nilgai, monkeys, partridges,
fishing cat, and two kinds of owls a
small white type, and the big brown
one. Through the binoculars we could
see their colours and nuances a
fascinating experience even if you are
not an ornithologist. My nephew
Hridhaan, was particularly delighted.
Tired but happy at our tryst with
nature, we headed back to the car
park. Avoid carrying snacks into the
park you may have meddl i ng
monkeys snatch them out of your
hands. We paused for hot tea at a small
stall near the parking and decided to
take turns at the rickshaws the
pullers didnt mind.
Go in a big group - Iike we
did, so that if you don't want
to go out sightseeing, you
have enough peopIe to taIk to
and have fun on your own.
A BIrd Iover's ParadIse
MOH!N! MEHROTRA HEADS TO BHARATPUR, THE FAMOUS B!RD-WATCH!NG DEST!NAT!ON, FOR A
WEEKEND GETAWAY W!TH FAM!LY, AND LETS YOU !N ON HER EXPER!ENCES
AvoId carryIng snacks InIo Ihe park - you
may have meddIIng monkeys snaIch Ihem
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Our family is scattered across cities
and continents. So when we plan
reunions we make Mumbai, where
my grandmother lives, our base. Its
easy to reach and travelling onward
from there is hassle-free to organise.
This time, it was my aunt and her two
young daughters (13 and 11) who were
visiting from New Jersey. I was
looking forward to spending time
with my cousins. A second aunt, her
husband and my grandmother were
also part of our travelling band.
Our plan was to do as little as
possible. Sure wed try and see some
of the touristy stuff, but the main
agenda on such trips is always to just
spend time with each other. We
checked in at The Lagoona Resort,
about two hours from Mumbai. This
place meets the needs of a young
family on vacation. Between the
impressive swimming pool and a
recreation room kitted out with the
usual entertainment and games, we
had enough to stay occupied.
Our rst stop was Tigers Leap as
it offers spectacular views of the
landscape. Unfortunately, the
weather gods had other plans. A thick
blanket of fog blocked any Kodak
moment. This of course was great
news for the masala chai and
bhajiya sellers. While my aunt had
grown up in Mumbai, 19 years in the
US made her promise to stay away
from street food. She caved in the
minute see saw those plates of
crunchy, golden, deep-fried goodness,
and tucked in like the rest of us.
Pleasantly full, we carried on to
Bushi dam. A nearby waterfall makes
it popular with visitors. However, the
dam was overowing so we could only
The
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ChronIc!es
We were staying at the Kadamb
Kunj Resort, a simple property
overlooking owering mustard elds.
Theres a decent-sized outdoor pool
(was shut for the wi nter) and
arrangements for badminton and
table tennis. Its great for children
since theres plenty of space to enjoy
a game of cricket so carry bats and
balls. In the winter, the resort
organises bonres in the evenings;
you can sit around and enjoy local
dance and music performances at no
extra charge. If you want a private
party, you can ask the resort to set up
a bonfire with snacks and drinks
near the pool. We just took our drinks
to the pool, and lounged around chit-
chatting with family. Simple and so
much fun.
The order-in food at the hotel is not
gourmet but does fine. The buffet
breakfast is basic eggs, poha, puri
aloo. The dinner buffet though was
delicious the showstopper was the
chicken in white gravy. Service is
laid-back, so be prepared.
Also visit the government museum
that houses a heritage collection of
archaeological wealth from the old
Bharatpur state and nearby areas; and
the Lohagarh Fort, which was
constructed by Bharatpur Jat rulers
to ward off the Britishers. But the
thing to do is just relax and let go.
ON A FAM!LY TR!P TO LONAVLA, VANESSA F!TTER ENJOYS THE
S!MPLE PLEASURE OF BOND!NG OVER GAMES, MASALA CHA!
AND GOOD FOOD EVEN THOUGH THE WEATHER PLAYED
TRUANT AND LET DOWN A DOWNPOUR
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catch a glimpse from afar and had to
keep going. As we drove along, we looked
out for the wax museum. Ive visited
Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong, so I
wasnt sure what Sunils Celebrity Wax
Museum had to offer. As it turned out,
we discovered, it was not bad. He had all
the big Indian names including Mother
Teresa, AR Rahman and Anna Hazare.
From the international set he had lifelike
statues of Michael Jackson, Angelina
Jolie, Benazir Bhutto, and Adolf Hitler
to name a few.
The next day we set off to see the
Dukes Nose, a cliff that is said to look
like the nose of the Duke of Wellington!
However, the weather gods once again
conspired to spoil our view. Despite
waiting for about 30 minutes, we never
got to tell whether the cliff did indeed
resemble the Dukes nose. Night-time
was game-time. Uno, Taboo, Housie,
air-hockey, pool and playing cards were
all available at the resort.
The next day, we cousins decided to
stay back in the hotel, while my aunts
and uncle went out to meet old friends.
We gave each other makeovers hair,
makeup, the works. We followed this up
with a trip to Ryewood Park, which was
blooming with flowers and has trees
many decades old. The pesky monkeys
were not to be seen fortunately. We
went on to the Pawana Dam where we
were met with an unexpected surprise.
As we walked down the muddy trail
from the parking lot, we could hear the
gaggling of geese. It was feeding time at
the local restaurant and the geese were
loudly clamouring that they be served.
On t he way, we drove past t he
beautiful paddy fields dotted with
waving women working in the rain.
Then it was back to the cosy connes of
family: laughter, catching up on things,
and lots of good food!
TrIppIng Dver Drchha
!SH!TA SHARMA REL!VES MEMOR!ES OF A SUMMER SOJOURN !N
ORCHHA W!TH HER COLLEAGUES
It was July and hot in Delhi. We wanted
a break-away from the routine.
No one was interested in the
regulars Neemrana, Nainital,
Jaipur. So when Mamta (deputy editor
at our sister publication, Design
Today) suggested we go to Orchha, we
all jumped at it. None of us, barring
her, had been to the place. We booked
tickets online and roped in an ex-
colleague Shiny to join in the fun,
along with two little darlings, four-
year-old Arnav (art director Renus,
son) and three-year-old Rewa
(Mamtas daughter). Orchha is a small
town in Madhya Pradesh situated on
the banks of the river Betwa, just
15km from Jhansi.
Our train left Delhi at 6am and
reached Jhansi at 11am. A half-hour
rickety ride through the potholes of
Jhansi and we were in Orchha.
The children ran off to play in the
sprawling greens while we checked
in at the Betwa Resort located on the
banks of the river. Clean, basic and
laid-back, the resort has AC rooms,
tents and a heritage suite. With huge
lawns and a garden, its a good place
to visit with young children.
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QUICK RCAP
DIstance from MumbaI:
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Best way to get there: CaLch a
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We stayed at: 1hc Lagccra
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Room rent: `6,268 cr righL
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After a quick lunch, we strolled
around the gushing river, which was
covered with vegetation on both sides.
By this time there was a light drizzle
but we decided to set out anyway. The
Orchha Sanctuary is across the river
but the connecti ng bridge was
ooded, quite literally dampening our
plans of taking a walk across it. We
stopped for chai and hot samosas. At
6 in the evening, we walked across to
the nearby Chaturbhuj temple, and
returned for more tea and at the
resort, followed by a simple and tasty
dinner of dal, rice, chapattis and
mixed vegetables.
Arnav and Rewa were up early and
ran around the corridors waking us
up with their laughter. After a hot
home-cooked type breakfast of poha,
idli and sambhar, we headed to the
Orchha Fort, situated in the middle of
town. The majestic structure stands
tall anked by palaces Raj Mahal,
Jahangir Mahal and Rai Parveen
Mahal. These palaces were built by
local kings Madhukar Shah, Raja Bir
Singh Ju Deo and Raja Indramani in
the 17
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century. For lunch we
went across to the small Italian
restaurant called Meditteraneu.
With just a few chairs set up on the
terrace of a house, the place is not
really a restaurant but we decided to
take a chance and ordered pizza!
Suggest your own toppings. Else
you might just be served a gobhi
pizza! We also tried the pasta and
French fries. For desserts, we had
pancakes, surprisingly tasty.
We spent most of the next day
chatting, going for walks and enjoying
corncobs by the river. We did go across
to the other side on this day since the
river had abated but couldnt go into
the sanctuary, since the children
probably tired from all the running
around were not keen. However, the
sanctuary is covered with lush green
vegetation of Kardhai and Dhawa
trees. Theres also rafting on the river
if youre up to it. As we travelled
back to Delhi the next day, Shiny
emailed us saying, Hadnt laughed,
walked, run, imagined, or eaten so
much in a long time! That about sums
up our break.
Left: Enjoying the drizzIe; Above:
Chai, samosas and the pouring
rain... LoveIy!
An DasIs of TranquI!Ity
MANJ!RA DUTTA V!S!TS THE SPA RESORT NEAR KOLKATA W!TH
HER PARENTS AND D!SCOVERS THAT HEART-FELT HOSP!TAL!TY
AND FAM!LY BOND!NG ST!LL COUNT AS TOP ENTERTA!NMENT
My colleague who had booked the
resort for us, had mailed them earlier
to say I was travelling with aged
parents, so we arrived to an anxious
little group, waiting to rush out the
wheelchairs. Astonished, we my
aged-but-able-to-walk-unaided
parents and I managed to set the
concerns at rest. Then, after further
discussion on whether they could
climb the single ight of super-easy
stairs, we were placed in a well-
appointed, expansive suite with two
spacious bedrooms with attached
bathrooms, and a sitting and dining
space in between. The adjoining
VasI, open spaces and a nearby rIver
make Orchha a hIdden Ireasure Iucked
away Irom Ihe cacophony oI meIro IIIe
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veranda looked out to a tropical garden
with graceful trees; all delightfully
natural, not manicured to fake
perfection. The only other suite
downstairs was occupied by equally
aged people we were informed by
apologetic hotel staff.
Just 45 minutes from the Kolkata
airport, the Vedic Village resort near
the sleepy hamlet of Rajarhat, is
particularly suited for families with
elderly people, and those with small
children. Sprawled over acres, the
resort has cottages, well-appointed
rooms and suites most at ground
level with just a few rooms on the rst
floor. Thatched roofs, cool, stone-
paved corridors, wide open uncluttered
spaces, greens, a palm-lined pool
(shallow enough in enclosed parts for
a toddler to be safe in), a well-equipped
spa with a resident Ayurvedic doctor,
a small but adequate gym, are the
highpoints of the place.
We had a lazy breakfast at the coffee
shop and ambled over to the spa where,
following detailed consultations with
the doctor, we gave ourselves over to
deeply relaxing massages that eased
away all remnants of city-fatigue. A
steam and shower later, we glided out
as if walking on clouds, light and
refreshed. Lunch was at the nearby
Bhoomi restaurant, a part of the resort
but away from the main building. Going
over in a golf cart, we tucked into
delicious hilsa, kosha mangsho, luchi-
bhaji and mishti doi (the creamiest
ever) at the restaurant manned by
charming dhoti-clad bhodroloks.
Housed in a quaint thatched roof hut,
Bhoomi has mud walls, low seating and
interesting Bankura artefacts. Back
through the lazy sunshine (this was in
early April when the weathers still
fine) we indulged in a long siesta and
woke up to tea at the veranda with a
gentle evening breeze upping our sense
of well-being.
The next day, my mother and I spent
some pleasant time reading in the
surprisingly well-stocked library
located above the spa. The large
windows let in a ood of natural light
and overlook a tranquil lake that has
cottages around it. The faint fragrance
of lavender and rosemary that whiffs
up from downstairs all add to the mood
of lazy contentment as we browse a
while and carry our books back to the
suite. Later, I take a turn at the bar and
pick a Californian white chilled just
right. The bar has a good if somewhat
limited stock, but the thing to do here
is to sit back and gaze out at the
shimmering swimming pool shaded by
coconut palms that cast their ligreed
shade, like intricate jali work, on the
blue waters. The bar is near empty and
I revel in the absolute quiet.
We swam each morning we were
there I persuaded my aged parents
to join me. After their initial hesitance,
they enjoy soaking in the warmth; my
80-plus father swam after a gap of
about 10 years, exulting, surprised that
he still could. I also took a turn at the
small gym that was neat and tidy and
like every service at the resort, manned
by genuinely hospitable staffers. In
fact, one of the best parts of the resort
is the service: Warm and sincere. I am
told the staff is local and has been
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from the heart.
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GH EVENT
January was a speciaI month for us
here at Good Housekeeping, lndia:
the 100th issue of the magazine hit the
stands! To celebrate, we held an event at
the new Gurgaon store of arttdinox, a
well-known brand in the home dcor
products and modular kitchen space. In
keeping with GH style, we decided to
celebrate the occasion with freshly
baked and iced cupcakes. Our kitchen
panellist Suhasini Sood gave a live
demonstration of how to make vanilla
cupcakes in a jiffy, while answering
questions and sharing baking tips.
After the cooking demonstration, the
editor, Manjira Dutta, interacted with
the audience and unveiled the 100
th

issue. She stressed on the importance of
always taking a little time out for
yourself during the day (no matter how
manic it gets), of occasionally pampering
yourself by going for that manicure, and
of cultivating a support system in
friends. Mr Tom Joseph of arttdinox
discussed the benefits of a modular
kitchen compared to a conventional
kitchen. See you at the next event! Well
keep you posted.
100
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Ce!ebratIng The
Issue Df Cood HousekeepIng
FIVE BAKING TIPS FROM GH
KITCHEN PANEIIIST: SOHINI SOOD
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Want to know more? Find it here...
The Cood IIst
{SEE PAGE 42)
KAC kiosartcarnival.com. SiIk Road
and Beyond N-, N Rlock Markt,
Gratr Kailash Part , Dlhi; C-
465763C. FCML www.cmlinoia.com.
Moon River www.moonrivrstor.
com. PyIones Sakt District Cntr,
Sakt, Nw Dlhi. apartment 9 www.
apartmnt9.in. The Wishing Chair
86/, Shahpur Jat, Nw Dlhi; C
-465722. Kassmi www.kassmi.com.
House of lshatvam www.ishatvam.
com. PIay CIan www.thplayclan.
com. Le Parisiennes 5 R, Daoa Jungi
Hous, Shahpur Jat, Nw Dlhi; C-
2649C2C3, C882658943.
Cood Iooks
GH READERS MADE-OVER
{SEE PAGE 80)
Accessorize (Delhi) Shop No. 3/, First
Floor, Slct City Valk; C-4C534522.
(Mumbai) Thiro Floor, Pallaoium Mall,
Phonix Mills, High Strt Phonix,
Lowr Parl; C22-66C4358. The WiIIs
LifestyIe (Delhi) F-4, U & l Vorlo,
South Extnsion-l; C-4648523.
(Mumbai) Vithalbhai Patl Roao; C22-
264655C3. (Bengaluru) 6, Rrigao
Roao, opposit Lvis Suar; C8C-
423662. (Kolkata) 9-R, grouno loor,
Thatr Roao; C33-22826C2. United
CoIors of Benetton Slct City Valk
Mall, S-26/-3, 2no Floor, Sakt, Dlhi;
C-4C575C87. Le Parisiennes 5 R,
Daoa Jungi Hous, Shahpur Jat, Nw
Dlhi; C-2649C2C3, C882658943.
RahuI & Anushka Hous No-6,
Shahpur|at, Hauzkhas, Nw Dlhi;
999972554, Da MiIano (Delhi) F
4 , First Floor, Slct City Valk Mall,
Sakt; C-42658448 (Mumbai) Shop
No 6 Grano Gallria Mall, High Strt
Phonix Mills Compouno, Lowr Parl;
C22-4CC4395. LiIa Hous No 8,
Shahpur Jat, Nw Dlhi; C-26493958.
Cood Food
CHlCKEN RElNTERPRETED
{SEE PAGE 96)
Coq Au RiesIing
CookinQ Time: 3C minuts; Makes: 4
1 cut-up (1.5kQ) chicken, breasts
haIved crosswise; 3 sIices bacon,
cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 4
medium Ieeks, paIe Qreen and white
parts onIy (avaiIabIe at Qourmet
stores & speciaI markets); 2 cups
chopped carrots; 4 IarQe cIoves QarIic,
chopped; 1tbsp tomato puree; 2 cup
sIiQhtIy dry RiesIinQ wine;
1
/2 tsp dried
rosemary;
1
/2tsp dried thyme; 1tbsp
dried parsIey; SaIt and bIack pepper,
to taste
Stove-top method:
Sprinkl th chickn with salt ano
pppr. ln a larg non-stick pot, cook
th bacon on moium or 6 minuts
or until crisp, stirring runtly.
Vith a slotto spoon, transr to a
papr-towl-lino plat. Rsrv th
orippings in a sparat containr.
Rturn tbsp orippings to pot;
hat on moium-high. /oo hal th
chickn; cook or 7 to C minuts,
turning onc, to brown. Rmov th
chickn to a plat. Rpat with 2tsp
orippings ano th rmaining chickn.
Vhil th chickn cooks, cut ach
lk lngthwis in hal, thn crosswis
into
/2-inch-wio slics. Rins th

lks thoroughly to rmov any sano,
rpating as ncssary. Drain wll.
To th orippings rmaining in th
resourcedetails
pot, aoo th lks ano carrots. Covr
ano cook on moium 3 minut or
until th lks bgin to sotn, stirring
onc. /oo th garlic ano tomato
pur; cook or minut, stirring. /oo
th win, rosmary, thym,
/4 tsp salt,
ano
/8 tsp pppr. Hat to boiling

on high. /oo th chickn with any
|uics, placing th brast pics on
top, skin sio up. Rouc th hat
to low; covr ano simmr 35 to 4C
minuts or until chickn is cooko
through, stirring onc. Sprinkl with
bacon ano parsly.
Cood House
SHADES OF SUMMER
{SEE PAGE 122)
/ll th abrics ano wallpaprs
aturo in th story ar rtailo by
Hom Town across multipl citis in
th country.
DeIhi NCR Th Grat lnoia Plac Mall
(opp /tta markt), /2, Lowr Grouno
Floor, Sctor 38/, Noioa; C2C-
4C28CC. BengaIuru Vansh Towrs,
Survy No.92/4, Outr Ring Roao,
Nar lnnovativ Multiplx, Marthahalli,
Rngaluru; C8C-666222/ 25236622.
KoIkata Rlock by Rlock Shopping
Mall, Nw Town, Ra|arhat, Nat DLF
lT Park; C33-3C93333. Mumbai R
Mall, 3ro Floor, Ghoobunor roao,
Chitalsar-Manpaoa, Than; C22-
39945484 DuIux Paints oulux.com;
Berger Paints brgrpaints.com
THE GH GUlDE TO HOME
APPLlANCES {SEE PAGE 128)
Sony, sony.co.in; Samsung, samsung.
com/in/; Panasonic, panasonic.
co.in; Bosch, boschinoia.com; lFB,
ibappliancs.com; Fisher & PaykeI,
ishrpaykl.in; LG, lg.com/in;
Videocon, viooconworlo.com; Kaff,
ka.in; GIen, glninoia.com.
HOUSE NEWS {SEE PAGE 128)
Sarita Handa 6 Khan Markt, st loor,
Miool Lan, Nw Dlhi; C-4352824
Episode SiIver N-C, GK markt,
Nw Dlhi; C-29237773/4 SiIk Road
and Beyond N-2, grouno loor, GK
markt, Nw Dlhi; C-4C9C96 Le
Parisiennes 5R, Shahpur Jat, /sian
villag, Nw Dlhi; C882658943
Address Home N-3, GK markt, Nw
Dlhi Apartment 9 N-9, GK markt,
Nw Dlhi; C-32438224/25 Kassmi
N-9, GK markt, Nw Dlhi; C-
4C9C96
H20 Contest: Last month's winners:
/runa Kashyap, Gu|arat; Sunita
T|pal, Chanoigarh; Tanya Goswami,
Farioabao.
Answers to Iast month's quiz:
(o), 2 (o), 3 (a), 4 (a)
Godrej Nature Basket vvv.
raoresLasle.cc.ir/scres.h
Modern Bazaar (Delhi) Lasar
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FoodhaII (Delhi) s ccr,
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Le Marche: (Multi-city) vvv.
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Gourmet Food
Stores ln Your City
FORM IV
Place of Publication : New Delhi
Periodicity of its
Publication : Monthly
Printers Name : Mala Sekhri
Nationality : Indian
Address : K 9,
Connaught Circus,
New Delhi 110 001.
Publishers Name: : Mala Sekhri
Address : K 9,
Connaught Circus,
New Delhi 110 001.
Editors Name : Manjira Dutta
Address : K 9,
Connaught Circus,
New Delhi 110 001.
Names and Addresses of individuals who own the
newspaper and partners or shareholders holding
more than one percent of the total capital:
Owner : M/s. Living Media
India Limited, K 9,
Connaught Circus,
New Delhi 110 001.
Shareholders holding more than one percent
of the total capital of the owner company:
1. Mr. Aroon Purie, 6, Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110 057.
2. Mrs. Rekha Purie, 6, Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110 057.
3. Mr. Ankoor Purie, 6, Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110 057.
4. Mrs. Mandira Purie, (Fawcett), 5, Carlow
Avenue, Napean, Ontario, K 2 GOP 9, Canada.
5. Mrs. Madhu Trehan, B-4, Maharani Bagh, New
Delhi
6. The All India Investment Corporation Private
Limited, K 9, Connaught Circus, New Delhi
110 001.
7. World Media Private Limited, K - 9, Connaught
Circus, New Delhi 110 001.
8. IGH Holdings Private Limited 1st Floor,Industry
House, 159 Churchgate Reclamation, Mumbai-
400020.
I, Mala Sekhri, hereby declare that the particulars
given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Date: 01.03.2013
Sd/-
Mala Sekhri
Signature of Publisher
GOOD-TO-KNOW
THE FlRST BlRTHDAY
EntIce, a jeweIIery brand by the KGK roup,
recentIy compIeted one year of Its DeIhI
boutIque Iocated In Greater KaIIash I by
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musIc fIIIed evenIn at the FIorIan Ioune,
at Saket. The evenIn was made specIaI
by the performance of renowned IndIan
foIk sIner, Mame Khan. 'We wanted to do
somethIn specIaI for aII our cIIents and
assocIates who have pIayed a crucIaI roIe In
the success of EntIce DeIhI, In the Iast one
year', saId Anand Sen, showroom manaer,
EntIce DeIhI.

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IncIudes Indoor, outdoor and spa ranes.
The proprIetor Sanjana BahI who has
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house. The products are prImarIIy produced
In BaII, SrI Ianka and Iava. From sofas, bed,
coffee tabIes, cushIon, consoIes, NostaIIa
has It aII. It aIso offers numerous desIns
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ANOTHER MlLESTONE
Ozone recentIy Iaunched Its "fIrst In
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wooden doors and
furnItures and an
excIusIve rane of
eIectronIc safes.
LlVE lT UP
At a press
conference heId
Iast month In DeIhI,
the ConsortIum
of Guarantee of QuaIIty Extra VIrIn
OIIve OII (EVC) announced the end of Its
3-year campaIn for promotIn premIum
European oIIve oII In the IndIan market.
Iaunched In 2010, the InItIatIve has
educated the IndIan consumer over the
Iast three years. Ms GIuseppIna PascuccI
from the ConsortIum, Ms HImanI DaImIa
from DaImIa ContInentaI and Mr KeIth
SunderIaI from SCS Group were the maIn
speakers. Professor IuII CarIcato and Mr
MarIno NeIIssano, both oIIve oII experts
ave educatIve taIks, and nutrItIonIst Geetu
AmarnanI spoke about the superIorIty of
the oII. The press meet ended wIth
an InterestIn oIIve oII tastIn sessIon for
the audIence.
GOOD POOD
96 Chicken Reinterpreted: Chickn
Roulaos
Cramy Chickn & Mushroom Pi
Coconut Chickn Cassrol
Crispy Ssam-panko Chickn
Ca|un Chickn & Ric
102 Ouick & Easy
Grillo Laoyingr with Lmon & Rasil
Dip; Vgtabl Stir-ry; Tomato Ric
Tomato Chutny
106 Extra Virgin OIive OiI: Kali Mirch
Vala Mutton
Kourambiths (Grk almono
cookis) /rbi Karari
Recipes in this issue
Vhr lt /ll Happno
GH Readers Madeover (See pae 80)
The Ia!IT, New De!hI, one
oI Ihe besI
Iuxury hoIeIs
In DeIhI IndIa,
sIands In Ihe
mIddIe oI Ihe
cIIy's premIer
busIness and
commercIaI
dIsIrIcI -
ConnaughI
PIace. The
IaIIT New
DeIhI oIIers
a IoIaI oI 457 ve sIar hoIeI
rooms. The bedrooms are aII
weII-IaIIored Io Ihe needs oI
boIh a busIness IraveIer as weII
as a vacaIIoner and servIced
by modern amenIIIes. EIeganI
dcor Is Ihe USP oI Ihe properIy.
ServIng cuIsInes Irom boIh Ihe
easI and Ihe wesI, The IaIIT
oIIers Iour dInIng resIauranIs.
OIher IacIIIIIes IncIude ForeIgn
Exchange, ShoppIng Arcade,
DocIor-on-caII and Rejuve -Ihe
spa. VIsIt: www.the!a!It.com
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blessings
Susan Heeer Is
the co-author of
Frcm 5eed tc
5killet. She and
her famIIy IIve In
Ios AneIes.
My dad remarried when l was 16. Her name
was Patty, and she was a major power in the
kitchen. There, at the heart of the ranch house
they shared, she always had a magazine on a
stand, sheathed in Plexiglas to protect its pages,
while she orbited around it in her apron, from
page to stove to sink to page, checking steps,
sniffing, tasting. Too young to be my mom, too old
to be a friend, she looked a little like Jane Fonda,
very pretty with her made-up eyes, frosted hair,
narrow hips, tiny high-heeled feet, and a short
skirt that showed her legs.
My dad adored her, I thought, at my expense.
Who was she? Never previously married, Patty
had no children of her own, though to her credit,
she didnt try to co-opt me or talk some grown-up
approximation of my language. Instead, she
grated nutmeg, separated eggs, poached fish,
handled knives like surgical tools.
My mother, whom I loved deeply, was a no-fuss,
can-loving cook who craved candy more than
anything and bought TV dinners once divorced.
She retired her index box of recipes. She served my
brother, sister and me frozen chicken pot pies and
icecream for dessert. She rarely talked about food.
What could you say? You ate it, and it was gone.
For Patty, and for my dad, cuisine existed on
another level. They planned it out; shopped for
it; discussed and savoured it. My dad loved to eat
Id known that, of course a little too much:
He was often on a diet. But food now was a
passion he shared with Patty. He stood around
with me and watched. Just marvelling. Like me,
hed never seen a person so happy in the kitchen
with her ingredients, her instruments. It was
plain that what she read recipes that ran for
pages was part of a high-wire thrill for her, and
that pulling off a complicated dish was a prize
she won for him.
But Patty gave me something, too. She waited
out my early judgments, observing my grudging
interest in her cooking. A couple of years passed
before she gave me my first subscription to a
food magazine and, following that, a series of
complementary gadgets. Before I had my first
apartment, I had a Cuisinart. Before I had a
stove, I had a wok. For a while, these lived in
closets at my moms, and I read the magazines,
fascinated and appalled at the complexity of
bread, pte brise, stuffed pork chops. As
impatient as I was for life to start, I knew Id
never have the time to spend on these. I wouldnt
waste it! Nevertheless, like my dad, I felt the
magic of hanging out in kitchens. I loved the
colours, textures, and flavours of food, and the
fact that with a recipe and a methodical
explanation of technique, I myself might be
capable of transforming disparate ingredients
into an entirely harmonious whole, something
that linked me affectionately to others.
As time went by, as I finished school, moved
and moved, married, had a child, I began to read
more earnestly and to cook, with love for my
husband and son, from my accumulated
magazines and from cookbooks Patty gave me. I
stopped seeing kitchen-time as a waste,
understood the intangible grace of good food.
Its here and then its gone, true. But like Patty,
who died in 1989, it leaves something of itself
behind. The memory changes you. How to
describe it? You cant. What can you say? Those
who know, know.
Patty, In The Kitchen
Voulo it b oisloyal to prr a stpmothr's
cooking to Mom's? By Susan HeeQer

Good Housekeeping 2013-03

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MENS HEALTH

Get thin with a little help

Treat your tootsies

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