Fashion
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Crafting Narratives In Fashion!
One fine day, three young boys are summoned to the Principal’s office. They were sure they hadn’t been upto any mischief, never the less, they were anxious! As they entered the office, the principal greets them warmly and asks them to take their seats. She explains that there is going to be an entrance exam conducted by NID and that, she wants them to take the exam. Though relieved, they were not sure what it was all about but since the principal had personally made the request, they decided to go for it. One among the boys who cleared the exam, joined NID Ahmedabad. He opted for textile design and later joined the international brand, Ikea. But deep down, he knew he wanted to return to his hometown, Kochi, and start a label of his own. And that’s exactly what he did! RITZ is in conversation with cool young fashion designer, Sreejith Jeevan, curator of the Indian label, ROUKA that is creating waves across the country!
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January 2018
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50 Shades Of Durga
Durga Das, the founder of Das Star Ventures (DSV) has more than 30 years of experience in startups. WASSUP, a pioneer in the laundry sector, was the first to receive funding from DSV, which has subsequently funded CHEHARA (an enterprise video platform) and SUPRA (a Bengaluru-based LED lighting company). A water solution company called TEERTHAA will also be launched soon. An advertising specialist, technolog y marketer, well-known women's cricketer, a prolific golfer, an avid sailor, a Harley Davidson addict, and now a successful investor, here’s a rendezvous with this multi-faceted lady.
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January 2019
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A Shot Well Done
Bengaluru’s legg y lass Shubra Aiyappa speaks to RITZ Magazine in a candid interview on some fun behind the scenes making of her latest calendar shoot
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January 2019
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Breaking New Ground
"The Number Of Cigrattes I Had To Smaoke For Arjun Reddy Was Insane"
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January 2019
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The Queen Of Squash
She’s an epitome of someone who lives her passion. Frederique Constant and RITZ Magazine join hands to identify those women who live their passion. The luxury watch brand believes in the ethos of being classical and traditional whilst remaining timeless with a genuine passion for details. Meet Dipika Pallikal Karthik, our Frederique Constant Woman of the Month.
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January 2019
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Bengaluru Banh With The Best
Flavourful with no-frills attached is what this newest Pan- Asian eatery Banh Mi & Wok is all about
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September 2017
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Brewing New Ideas
She’s a fifth generation coffee planter whose family estates span the breadth of Sakleshpur and Chikmagalur in Karnataka.A coffee connoisseur and sommelier, she’s also a foodie and a trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris. Now combining her passion for coffee and food, she’s experimenting with myriad online and offline platforms that promise to change the way Bengalureans (and the rest of her compatriots) drink coffee and dine. Meet Tapaswini Purnesh, heir to the renowned Bengaluru-based Classic Group, which has interests across real estate, hospitality, retail, distribution and coffee. In a chat with RITZ she lays bare her business plans, while delving into ‘exotic’ coffee beans derived from animal poop… yes, you read it right!
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December 2016
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Prabhu Deva Rocks Kochi
Prabhu Deva rocks Kochi at the launch of Lulu Happiness Powered by RITZ at Lulu Mall, Kochi.
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December 2016
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There Lies the Rub!
The Spa at Park Hyatt Hyderabad is easily one of the best in the country replete with exotic therapies with a soul for the mind and body. No wonder, the swish set of Hyderabad is making a beeline for this Mecca of body rubs. Make sure you book your slot well in advance if you want to avoid disappointment.
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December 2016
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The Pilot Of Profit Hyderabad
The Pilot Of Profit Hyderabad
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December 2017
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Rekindling ‘Ember'
Intricately hand embroidered Zari tapestries and an engaging collection of canvases adorn the walls of this fine dining restaurant. Wood carvings and handcrafted artefacts readily ignite the North West frontier element in the décor. From the bold hues in the Mughal printed table linen to the ethnic bronze cutlery – every detail echoes the spirit of ‘Ember’. The 32 pac restaurant that was relaunched at the Le Meridien hotel, Kochi, is probably one of the only exclusive North Indian fine diners in the city that’s hosted by a 5 star property. Ritz embarks on a culinary journey of the North West frontier cuisine that has delightful handpicked delicacies of Kandhar, Peshawar, Kashmir, Punjab and Lucknow!
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December 2017
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Treading New Pastures
Malayalam film industry has always been applauded for its creativity, innovative storylines and its versatile team of directors and actors. Over the years, it has evolved by leaps and bounds and today, it has become one of the most progressive industries down south that is willing to experiment in terms of scripts, narration and soul stirring characters. Most importantly, the industry has hailed new directors and producers who are passionate about Cinema. Ritz gets into a conversation with two such young entrepreneurs – Prince Hussain and Linto Thomas, who are all set to make their mark in Mollywood with two of their new productions, Luca and Jallianwala Bagh.
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June 2019
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Sunny Side Up
It has been only a month since the second season of the TV show Enkitta Mothatha began airing and quite a few viewers are gratified to see Dhivyadharshini or DD as she’s popularly known, back on the silver screen with her unique brand of happy-go-lucky charm. Whether you remember her from her child-anchor days or from her widely popular show Koffee with DD, she is a familiar face across Tamil Nadu for the past two decades. DD, is now completing 20 years in her career and it is a very special moment for a lot of people including those who have been following her since her childhood days. Here's what this peppy, vivacious diva had to say, when we caught up with her, recently...
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June 2019
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The Legendary Chef's World Beyond The Plate
INDIA’S LARGEST GOURMET FESTIVAL ‘WORLD ON A PLATE’ HOSTED CHEF MARCO PIERRE WHITE’S SOUTH INDIA DEBUT IN THE ‘GARDEN OF EDEN’ EDITION AT RITZ-CARLTON, BANGALORE. NAMITA GUPTA CAUGHT UP WITH HIM OVER A CANDID CONVERSATION.
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June 2019
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These Are A Few Of My Hated Things...
Making a list of a few of your favourite things, as Julie Andrews belted out in The Sound of Music, can be instinctive. The opposite comes just as naturally to most of us. And it's a great way to let off steam. Read on...
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June 2019
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Tracking The Weather By Storm!
(Sanjay Pinto is an Advocate practising at the Madras High Court, a Columnist, Author, TV Political Analyst, Public Speaking Mentor & Former Resident Editor – NDTV 24x7)
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June 2019
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Aim For The Stars!
He was barely twelve when he bagged his debut role in a Bollywood film and it was nothing short of a ‘dream come true’.
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June 2019
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It's Not Fair!
BEAUTY IS MORE THAN SKIN-DEEP; IT IS AN INNER ATTRIBUTE AND IT IS ETERNAL.
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June 2019
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Shooting From The Heart - Mahat Raghavendra
Fights Are Common Between The Inhabitants Of All Houses. The Only Thing Was That My Frustrations Got The Better Of Me And I Went A Bit Overboard.
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October 2018
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The Culinary Maestro
If you have the discipline of a student, you can master anything but if you think you are a master, you will be a nobody thats the recipe followed by renowned Master Chef,SanjeevKapoor. To him, every day is a new beginning, an opportunity to learn something new! And that is one of the secrets behind his spectacular success. Be it his television shows likeKhanaKhazana, which was the longest running cookery show in Asia, his brand of kitchen accessories and appliances namedWonderchef, his best-selling cookbooks, his food and lifestyle channel, Food food or his restaurant chains across the world, each of them have stood the test of time and is a successful brand by itself!PadmaShriSanjeevKapoor, who was at Lulu Mall, Kochi, to promote his restaurant chain, The YellowChillitells us more.
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October 2018
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Looks Could Kill!
His first rendezvous with Cinema began as a dashing young hero but after an unexpected break, he was soon auditioning for the role of a villain! Initially, his chocolate boy image didnt seem to be working in his favour but he kept his fingers crossed and hoped for the best! He had come to realise that it was not always smooth sailing with Cinema but he was determined to portray characters that would remain in peoples hearts. With Mangalyam Thanthunanena, Mollywood gets a sizzling new villain, who has been receiving rave reviews for his lethal performance. RITZ has a candid chat with the stunning Jomon K John, who is also the sibling of the national award winning actor, Jomol!
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October 2018
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Living A Dream!
Doordarshan was the epitome of TV entertainment back in the 80s and early 90s and this little girl earnestly looked forward to watching every single malayalam movie aired by the channel on Sundays.
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October 2018
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Building A Brand
Talkative, popular and sporty - were her distinctive traits in her growing up days. Anam Mirza ended up being the sports captain of the school and today has bloomed into a graceful, fashion conscious, young lady! Shes now a stylist and curator of a national lifestyle exhibition. Anam, with her baby - The Label Bazaar, that is already a talking point on the national fashion front. RITZ Magazine in conversation with Anam on what goes behind curating an event like this, its pros and cons and more.
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October 2018
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Why Save The Tiger
Here Are Some Inspiring Facets Of This Enigmatic Wonder Called The Tiger.
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October 2018
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The Super Woman
She’s vivacious, effervescent and pretty...meet VANATHI SRINIVASAN the General Secretary of Tamil Nadu BJP
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August 2018
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An Eye On Fashion
Over the years Vimonisha has gained its reputation as a designer that labels branding specialists. Every fashionista in Chennai looks forward to its next edition of exhibitions, the next one will be held on September 5 and 6 at Hyatt Regency Chennai. Monisha Gidwani, brand strategist and promoter of the successful Vimonisha Exhibitions and Events tells us how she built her brand over the years and consulted on numerous brands and labels in the last 26 years.
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August 2018
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The 'Field' Man In Khakhi
It was not the proverbial silver spoon but the farmer's plough that he had to contend with in his early years. The son of a farmer M.C. Madhiah and a homemaker Sarojamma, attending school in rural Karnataka was an adventure. It meant walking several kilometres to the bus stand and climbing atop the jampacked vehicle because there would be not even a toe hold inside. For a student who studied in Kannada medium right upto his Masters and M Phil in History from Bangalore University and who had made a trip Delhi for the first time only in '92, on a Sleeper Class ticket by Karnataka Express, clearing the Civil Services Examination, first for a Group B Service and then the IPS in '96, was no mean task. Jayaram is quick to point out that his grandparents are from Tamil Nadu and he considers himself to be a son of Tamil soil. "After all, my native Kugramam is just 10 kilometres away from Tamil Nadu near Anchetty."
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August 2018
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Finding Solitude & Peace In The Princess Of Hill Stations
Recce of The Tamara Kodai, a luxurious heritage resort that was once La Providence, an idyllic monastic retreat
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August 2018
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A Master At Many
It is not too often that one comes in contact with a person who was only born to give. Whether it is through his healing or organic farming, Ravi Mantha is a man always has something to give to the world. It was sheer curiosity that made me walk into Sage Farm Café, to understand why a close friend was singing praises about him. Little did I know that I’d end up meeting a real life ‘magician’ as I like to call him. Meet the multifaceted man, of many talents, a healer, angel investor, farmer, author, public speaker, and political advisor.
6 min |
November 2018
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Let's Resign, Hyderabad
Resign Sky Bar, the new watering hole in Hi-tech City is the place to go to for not just those who want to unwind over a few drinks, but the actual food connoisseurs – go to delight your taste buds because you truly deserve it.
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