Fashion
RITZ
Saturday Night, Not So Nice?
It’s a Saturday night at the city’s hottest hangout for the hip and happening. The usual suspects – pulsating music, long queues at the bathroom, free shots for select ladies, the works – the scene is seems quite similar in every night club! But wait a minute, once you soak in the ambience, you realise there is more than just that! You can smell the less harmful one, the weed aka marijuana, in the air. Movies, mocha, and music used to be the craze amongst youngsters, but now drugs and its wanton abuse, groping, molestation and many other unsavoury incidents have been added to the list. We've heard of clubs being shut down due to nefarious incidents that have taken place there, and even raids and inspections happening regularly to keep such occurrences in check. Suddenly, everything is not fun as it seems. RITZ scours South India’s major cities to comprehend what’s going on and talks to a few people about their seediest experience in a nightclub or bar.
6 min |
November 2016
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A Tax Man Who Files His Returns To Society!
A Tax Man Who Files His Returns To Society!
5 min |
April 2018
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charisma unbridled
he dominates glossy magazine pages and their ‘best dressed’ lists. his clothes are usually carefully accentuated by his collection of watches, hats, bowties, and jackets. his socks are carefully chosen and he curates pocket squares with the discerning eye of an aesthete. there’s a winning smile, a booming voice, and a perfectly trimmed beard. put all this in sum with a personality that can fill a room, and you get sanjiv shanmugam, bengaluru’s much admired and secretly envied high-flying businessman. no glamorous gathering in town is complete till sanjiv walks in, but to rely only upon his looks can be deceiving. there’s more to this single dad, nostalgic brother, and dedicated son than meets the eye. ritz catches up with this charismatic bengalurean in a candid tell-all to find out what makes him a style icon and, more importantly, a man, who behind all the stories, quietly supports a mission greater than himself, touching the lives of rural women and giving them the wings they need to rise to a better future and a better tomorrow.
9 min |
september 2016
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the backstage pro
she has a career that spans over fifteen years. as a newbie in the field, she blew the world of styling wide open making her way from advertising, to modelling to being the industry’s most coveted celebrity stylist. a rather private and media shy deepali noor opens up to ritz and fashion blogger purushu arie, in one of her only interviews, about how clothes and fashion became part of her life.
3 min |
september 2016
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a new frequency in chennai
a vintage grunge feel hits you as you walk into the eclectic environs of chennai's newest hotspot the radio room. located in mrc nagar, this stylish neighbourhood resto-bar is co-owned by five of well-known names in the city's social circuit, muthu venkatachalam, riaz ansari, arun prasad, rakesh gowthaman and sandesh reddy. and they're luring in the junta with their quirky menu, distinctive interiors and novel price-points. ritz spends an evening checking out the place, in an effort to keep pace with the new pulse point of chennai.
3 min |
september 2016
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creating fashion phases
she is the mastermind behind the looks that many celebs carry off with such ease, both on screen and off. as a celebrity stylist, she is a magician of sorts, a fashion magician if you may, pulling off one stylish look after another. ritz sits in on a conversation between neeraja kona, one of tollywood’s most sought after celebrity stylists, and saloni shah, who hopes to become chennai’s own goto-girl for all things style and lifestyle related.
3 min |
september 2016
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a style of her own
it is the margazhi season and music is predictably in the air. while the city limps back to some semblance of normalcy after vardah, happier moments are being experienced in the sabhas and other forums where music is being made, dances are being discussed, a variety of tiffins are being eaten, several cups of piping hot filter coffees are being dispensed and rustling silks are being displayed on concert platforms. chitra mahesh talks to aruna sairam, one of the biggest singers in the carnatic firmament today on how she has infused her stage appearances with a dose of style and chutzpah, that is inimitably her own.
6 min |
january 2017
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the making of a champion
she is the star of the nation, cynosure of the world’s attention and on the top of her game. her enviable routine over the last few weeks has consisted of clicking selfies with the prime minister narendra modi, being received by k t rama rao at the airport, felicitated by the telangana chief minister kcr, playing a game of badminton with the ap chief minister chandrababu naidu, picking up awards like the khel ratna and cruising in the new bmw gifted by no less than the god of cricket, sachin tendulkar. that is the current scenario being played out in young p v sindhu’s eventful life. however, the path that led her to the glory is replete with challenges, hard work and above all, a gruelling fitness regimen. behind the silver medal she snapped up at the 2016 olympics in rio, is a story that has all the trappings of a blockbuster. it’s an honour for ritz to present the nitty-gritty of what went into the making of the super-shuttler who has mastered the winning formula.
7 min |
september 2016
RITZ
I'm Peaceful Because I'm Honest
It is not easy being the daughter of the biggest Superstar India has ever had. For, every move you make and every step you take is watched, observed and scrutinised brutally. Soundarya Rajinikanth, however, has handled it all with so much class that it is hard not to admire this lady with the charm of a child and the heart of a lion. Bold, honest and hardworking, Soundarya Rajinikanth is one person who will not hesitate to speak her mind even during tumultuous times. After a stunning photoshoot with Haider Khan for RITZ, South India’s largest lifestyle magazine, Soundarya settles down for an exclusive interview during which she opens up on a number of issues from her upcoming film to her decision to part ways with her husband.
7 min |
October 2016
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A Shining Star
At 40, she decided to be an entrepreneur and build her own brand. Though her husband Kochouseph Chittilappilly, founder of V-Guard group, is one of the leading businessmen in Kerala, he insisted that she start from scratch - rent a building, take a loan and pay interest like everybody else! She gladly agreed. It took her four years to break even and the initial years taught her everything she needed to know about the trade. Two decades down the line, Sheela Kochouseph Chittilappilly, owner of V Star Creations, a ₹ 100 crore company,is a market leader in its segment in innerwear and lifestyle products for women and children and is all set to make its mark in the men’s segment as well. RITZ catches up with the inspiring businesswoman at her beautiful villa in Kochi
3 min |
October 2016
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I Have an Issue With Being Perceived as a Rich Man's Daughter
27-year old heiress of Jet Airways, Namrata Goyal speaks to Vanaja Banagiri on her beliefs, aspirations and what it means to inherit a legacy.
7 min |
October 2016
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Chasing His Dreams
As a young boy from Puvathoor, it has been his dream to be a part of Cinema. Like every newcomer, he had his share of struggles and disappointments but after doing almost 60 ad films and 150 music albums, he finally got his first break in Mollywood. After a dozen movies, he is now geared up for his latest release, Jallianwala Bagh. RITZ is in conversation with Mollywood actor, Anwar Shereef.
3 min |
June 2018
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The Star Behind The Show!
He has been a part of Malayalam Cinema for more than three decades. Through his many roles as a hero, villain, comedian and a supporting actor, he has become an indispensable part of Mollywood. He has been the secretary of AMMA (Association for Malayalam Movie Artists) for 18 years now and over the years, he has also donned the role of a seasoned event planner! He has been the mastermind behind popular shows like the Asianet Film Awards, Amrita Film awards, Surya Film awards, Mazhavillazhakil AMMA, Gulf Malayalam Music Awards (GMMA) and several AMMA Shows to name a few. RITZ is in conversation with the multi- talented actor and event planner, Edavela Babu, who talks of his journey.
4 min |
June 2018
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Curating Sustainable Cuisine
Over the last two decades, we have had countless culinary tales woven around the concept of ‘Farm to Table’ but seldom have we had one that focusses on sustainable cuisine. This involves taking it up a notch further by serving not just healthy, organic, seasonal food with natural flavours but also promoting local communities, using nutritious microgreens, to enlightening the local fisher folk about endangered aquatic species. This is precisely the philosophy behind Colony Clubhouse and Grill – one among the three distinct dining destinations at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty. To say the least, the Queen of the Arabian Sea has yet another feather in her cap with the launch of this palatial hotel that resonates style, elegance and luxury! With 264 rooms, 4 villas, 10,000 sq m of event space, parking for 1,200 cars, 3 helipads, 3 boat jetties and more, it has definitely stepped up Kerala’s presence on the world map. RITZ explores the enticing menu offered at this world class diner with Executive Chef Hermann Grossbichler and Chef De Cuisine Prakash Sundaram, who promise to make it an enlightening culinary journey.
3 min |
June 2018
RITZ
Burma Burma
Get a taste of Burma in Bengaluru with this hip, new restaurant
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June 2018
RITZ
Standing Tall With Creativity
It used to be both a treat and a learning curve to watch Latha Chandramouli drive her Mahindra Scorpio. The SUV would squeeze through the narrowest of lanes along shopping stretches of the city without a scratch and be parked with the ease of a hatchback in the most congested school zones.
2 min |
May 2018
RITZ
Sensuality Thy Name Is Sanjjanaa
Straight talk on how materialistic pleasures lured her to the glamour world
3 min |
May 2018
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Farm Fresh Fare
SAGE Farm Cafe opened its doors officially in July 2017. Before that, the space functioned as a home kitchen which would cook only for pre-prders.
1 min |
May 2018
RITZ
Dancing To Her Own Tunes At Work
KAVITHA RAMU, IAS
3 min |
May 2018
RITZ
Punjab On A Platter
Cuisine from the Land of Five Rivers gets a modern and soulful twist at Punjab Bistro
2 min |
May 2018
RITZ
Of Policing, Proficiency And Poetry
An IPS officer, poet, social worker, daughter, mother and wife – these are the real life roles played by Tejdeep Kaur Menon on a daily basis – on the occasion of Women’s Day, she shares a bit about portraying them all flawlessly.March 8th every year is celebrated as Women’s Day, hence the entire month is usually dedicated to women. During which, strong women of today are celebrated, for just being themselves. Keeping that in mind, we decided to catch up with one such woman of substance, who has made it truly on her terms.Charming, passionate and strong are words which describe Tejdeep Kaur Menon to the hilt. It is only when you meet a personality like this that you realize how women, too, in today’s world are out there to make a mark for themselves. Presently the Director General of Police, heading the Telangana State Special Protection Force and the Government Printing and Stationary Departments, she has published four anthologies so far which apart from women’s empowerment include poems about conservation of Nature and protection of its biodiversity.Read on more to know more about this Top Cop, her poetic side and the problems she faced because of her gender, in the male-dominated field of hers.
7 min |
March 2019
RITZ
War And Peace
“Ejected, beaten, bloodied, blindfolded, handcuffed, in enemy captivity... What do you say? This is my name, rank & religion. I'm not supposed to tell you anything else. Such courage, calm and professionalism show you're an inspiration to your countrymen Wg Cdr Abhinandan.” This pinned tweet from veteran journalist Shekhar Gupta succinctly sums up the feelings of more than a billion people. It's a reminder, yet again, of the supreme sacrifice, these individuals and their families make to protect us. If there's anything that Shekhar Gupta's tweet teaches us, it is that our views can be hard-hitting but mature at the same time, patriotic without being jingoistic, politically accurate not politically correct. In such sensitive times, public responsibility must trump all else – public curiosity, public anger, and public opinion.
3 min |
March 2019
RITZ
A Medley Of Flavours
Set in the Heart of Kochi’s IT Hub, just a Stone's throw away from the Infopark and SmartCity, is Novotel Kochi Infopark, the first five star International brand in Kakkanad. Managed by Accorhotels, the largest hospitality operator based out of Europe, the hotel is the first Novotel in the state, that has 128 rooms including 8 Executive Suites, each featuring modern, state of the art facilities such as 49 inch smart television, high speed Internet, access to the picturesque Infinity Pool, a well-equipped Gym and a rejuvenating Spa. RITZ explores the high lights at this five star property that is renowned for the perfect melange of local and international cuisine!
3 min |
March 2019
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Bold And Beautiful
She is a doctor by profession who accidentally stumbled into the field of modelling and later found her calling in Cinema. Her entry into Mollywood in ‘Njandukaludey Naatil oru Edavela’ opposite Nivin Pauly, won her much critical acclaim for her performance. It didn’t take long for her to don bold character oriented roles in super hits like Mayaanadhi, Varathan and Vijay Superum Pournamiyum! We can expect a few more super entertainers from this young star, who is now gearing up to step into Kollywood. RITZ has a candid chat with the bold and the beautiful, Aishwarya Lekshmi.
8 min |
March 2019
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Alchemy Of Acting
He’s fun, full of energyand quite a powerhouse of talent. Meet Adith Eswaran – an actor who isn’t scared to try different stuff out. Been around for a decade now, Adith has done it all - theatre, short films, web series and films. Currently gearing up for his next two releases, in a tete-a-tete with him, we got to know about him, his views and acting, business, and more…
5 min |
March 2019
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Think Before You Ink
Naveen Kumar, the owner of Irezumi a prominent tattoo and piercing parlour in Chennai, elucidates his decade long saga of needle and ink in a city, which is only conservative in theory but not in practice.
3 min |
March 2019
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Kochi Ultimate Rejuvenation!
The soft glow from the Vellaku (lamp) is the only glimmer of light in the dark room that is soaked with the distinct fragrance of Ayurvedic oils and rose petals. Even under this faint flicker, the soothing music, entwined with the sounds of chirping birds gently calm your nerves. As the warm concoction of oils touches your skin, your body starts to unwind and before you realise it, the smooth yet firm massage swiftly drifts you into a state of sheer bliss. The Ayurvedic massage is the ultimate form of rejuvenation that eliminates stress, fatigue and pain using medicated herbal oils. The science of life that dates back to over 5000 years is one of the oldest traditions of healing that has its roots in India. Ritz explores the Ayurvedic therapies offered at the Ayuh Spa at the Le Meridien hotel, with Dr. Amrutha Raj, who has been practising Ayurveda for over a decade now.
4 min |
April 2018
RITZ
Get Set To Shine
Say goodbye to dull and lifeless skin and welcome fresh and naturally glowing skin with Juicy Chemistry
3 min |
April 2018
RITZ
Elixir For A Good Life
Whether you’re planning a summer vacation weekend getaway or a staycation in your own city, RITZ recommends you spend two-days at Conrad Bengaluru that is known worldwide for its functional luxury. Soaring 24 stories above Bengaluru’s Central Business District, enter a world of understated luxury right in the heart of the city with magnificent views of Ulsoor Lake. Dine at the four restaurants – each more elegant than the other serving world cuisine and save yourself a trip across the globe. Friendly staff are always on hand to guide you through the entire smorgasbord of delectable flavours as you eat your heart out at some of their most sought after restaurants. ​​​​
3 min |
April 2018
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When Beach Life Beckons
Head to Novotel Dona Sylvia, Goa for your share of luxury, serenity, breathtaking views and unspoiled adventure
3 min |