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SHUBH DEEPAWALI www.zoomdelhi.com Friday 1-7 Nov, 2013 S H O P E AT PA R T Y H A N G O U T I N D U L G E F A S H I O N T R AV E L H E A LT H TA L K O F F E R S Vol. 1 No. 1 Page 8 5 Best Gifts for Diwali this season Salwar Kameez Suit Georgette Green Rs. 6,975 Aapno Rajasthan Diyas and Ganeshji Seated on a Chowki with Kundans Rs.1145 Lakshmi Ganesha Saraswati Cabin Rs.978 Aapno Rajasthan Shree Shagun Puja Thali Rs.499 Set Wet Pack of 2 Deodorants Rs. 285 Superman Pack Rs. 150 Just Trufs Designer Box With Chocolate Truffles Rs.590 Just Trufs Chocolate Almond Logs And Dry Fruits Hamper Rs.1967 Aapno Rajasthan Wooden Handcrafted Dryfruit Box Rs.1595 Breadbox Orange Rs. 200 Aakriti 12" Blue Earthen Lamp Rs.1500.00 Briefcase Pack Rs 125. Bikanervala Om Dry Fruit Platter 850 gms Rs.1484 Mahi Gajanan Gold Plated Pendant Rs. 499 giftease Rs. 2700 Timex Watches The collection is priced between Rs 12495 – Rs 16995. Sailor Venkateshwara Price: Rs.3.45 Lakh Vaadi Herbals Assorted Soaps Gift Pack (450 g) Rs 199 www.zoomdelhi.com Gelato Vinto launches Diwali Cakes price starting from Rs.700 onwards facebook /myzoomdelhi Stylish green jhumka earrings with green white top Rs. 319 twitter zoomdelhi Soulflower One Man Hamper Set (500 g) Rs 618 Bikanerwala Dryfruit Delight with Candle 600 gms Rs. 1214 ADVT 46063232 / 9555355212 Be A Citizen Journalist If you feel you must bring issues / happenings around you to public attention or you are engaged in a social cause seeking people's support – all in public interest – just email to [email protected] Post your story to The Editor – ZOOMDELHI, 253, 3rd Floor, Panchsheel Commercial Complex, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi-49. Visit our portal www.zoomdelhi.com www.zoomdelhi.com Friday 1-7 Nov, 2013 S H O P E AT PA R T Y H A N G O U T I N D U L G E F A S H I O N T R AV E L H E A LT H TA L K O F F E R S Vol. 1 No. 1 Page 8 getAlive on 5 zoomdelhi.com Yo u r o n l i n e h a p p e n i n g r e f r e s h e r LIVE SOON SHOP EAT PAR T Y HANGOUT INDULGE FASHION TRAVEL HEALTH TALK OFFERS Let’s celebrate a clean Diwali As it is very well known, children are involved in the manufacturing of crackers which involves handling of various toxic chemicals. This can prove fatal to their health. By not burning crackers, you support the cause of preventing and abolishing child labour very much prevalent even in the modernized and globalized society. Saurabh Sengupta Associate Editor W ould you disagree if I say that the aura and environment DIWALI creates is like a magnet? Diwali attracts people’s i m a g i n a t i o n, a s p i r a t i o n s , a n d expectations ... The Pomp & Show that is native to its character invigorates all – No one is spared! As a child you have been part of this oversized extravaganza or at least you have observed it from a distance. Haven’t you felt dumbfounded ... Awestruck? So how do you feel now growing-up with festival of Diwali? Next is – how many people celebrate Diwali? (Barring reasons of different faiths, beliefs and personal ideologies) ... better it should be; how many can actually afford to celebrate this great evening? Sorry. Am I sounding antagonist – And even if I ... my love and attraction for this great day won’t shrink any less. DIWALI attracts so many things but, www.zoomdelhi.com what does it release? ... You know it. Just stand outside in open air and take a deep breath while deafening sounds of fire crackers continue to hammer your eardrums. Just imagine how those who’ve passed their 60s & 70s quietly bear the burn. Did people complain about all this some 500 years ago :) Well, frankly ... can’t say – there wasn’t Press or electronic media at that time and neither any mention of pollution, global warming, CFCs or economic fallouts either! Then why such a hue & cry for this particular day when we know that Diwali itself doesn’t creates sound and air pollution to the likeness of Gulf War or the volcanic eruption in Iceland some 3 years ago or dangers that were created out of earthquake in Japan in 2011. A commonplace argument could be ... Let’s not choke the happiness of victory of good over evil by creating facebook /myzoomdelhi twitter zoomdelhi serious health issues for our loved ones; kids, parents ... spouse and even pets we love. Let us do away with such things that may cause harm to others and accidents to ourselves. Let’s keep it simple & sweet, something that all people can cherish. We could try following these ... 1. Say no to crackers. Here’s why: Chemicals present in crackers cause air and noise pollution which adversely impacts health. In winters that’s approaching, smoke produced from crackers can result into the formation of smog which could be lethal for asthmatic patients. It also creates visibility problem for drivers, increasing probability of accidents. As it is very well known, children are involved in the manufacturing of crackers which involves handling of various toxic chemicals. This can prove fatal to their health. By not burning crackers, you support the cause of preventing and abolishing child labour very much prevalent even in the modernized and globalized society. 2. Keep your pets inside the house. Try to put them in the centre most room ensuring the doors and windows are close so that minimum noise enters the room. Try to be with them as the noise tends to make them run in all directions. 3. Reduce your carbon footprint by adopting sustainable lifestyle practices. Gift wrapping can be done with newspapers present in a fun and creative way. One can also use recycled paper also for gift wrapping. 4. Pick that perfect green present, a plant! How about gifting something that doesn’t require a wrap at all and that grows with every passing Diwali? You can visit a nearby nursery and buy a beautiful green plant for your loved ones. 5. With every gift, write a green message along with it. This will help raise awareness and remind everyone about the environmental impacts of the festival and why people should act to ensure minimum pollution. 6. Make your rangoli with biodegradable products and they can be served as a feed to birds and would not go as a waste into your garbage bins. 7. Go for most economical ways of wishing. Send text messages, emails or recycled papers for conveying Diwali wishes instead of traditional cards that will bring down paper usage. 8. Recycle items that are no longer functional. If gifts given by friends and relatives are wrapped by a gift cover open it in such a way that the paper is not destroyed and can be used later. 9. Think about the poor. Do celebrate the festival of lights with less pollution and do help poor people by offering food and clothing rather than spending huge money on buying crackers. ADVT 46063232 / 9555355212 02 WHAT’S UP Friday 1-7 Nov, 2013 Beeta Machines Pvt. Ltd. E - 49/8, First Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase - 2, New Delhi - 110020 (India) Phone 91-11-26385100 & 91-11-41084140 Email Business [email protected] | General [email protected] WHAT’S UP THIS WEEK hangout Indie Nights Every Friday @9:30 pm for 4 hrs. hangout brings to you the unique blend of Sufi, Bollywood and Asian Underground. Piano Recital by Raphael Lustchevsky Nov 01 @6:30pm blueFROG The Kila, Seven Style Mile, Opposite Qutub Minar Call 3080 0300 indulge Get enthralled by this artist from Poland in a programme of works by Schubert, Liszt and Chopin. Nehru Planetarium, Teen Murti House occasion Patake Bhari Diwali Till Nov 04 Noon to Midnigtht occasion Rang de Basanti Dhaba Call 64650001 twitter zoomdelhi indulge Friday Mashup with DJ Karan Nov 01 @8pm hangout Indie Nights Every Friday @8:30 pm for 3 hrs. Don't Stop The Music Now!!! best of Commercials, EDM and Club music Club Rhino 312, 3rd. Flr, South Point Mall, DLF Phase 5, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon Blues - Connaught Place N-18, Outer Circle, (Opp. Scindia House) C.P. Call 9958296006 / 47078866 Magical Melodies by Shetal Gupta Nov 05 @5:30pm indulge Toba Tek Singh Hindi Play Nov 05 @7pm for 1:30 hrs Dance theatre dialogue between Sita and Draupadi by Jyotsna Shourie's Dance Centre Ek Gati Gungunati Sham. Aap ke Naam! Concept & Presentation by Pavan Naidu. Written by Saadat Hasan Manto. Directed by Rajesh Babbar India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road Airforce Auditorium, Subroto Park, Delhi Cantt. Muktdhara Auditorium Bhai Veer Singh Marg, Near Gole Market Diwali Bazaar 2013 Till Nov 03 @11am for 9 hrs The Taj Mahal Hotel Man Singh Road Shop 102, 1st Flr, DLF South Square, Sarojini Nagar facebook /myzoomdelhi Face to Face Dance Drama Nov 05 @7pm Taj Khazana presents traditional and contemporary designed gifting collection for Diwali Rang de Basanti Dhaba offer Food Patakas a 5 course culinary extravaganza www.zoomdelhi.com hangout Celebrating All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Blues - Connaught Place N-18, Outer Circle, (Opp. Scindia House) C.P. Call 9958296006 / 47078866 indulge Dia De Los Muertos - Live Band Performance Nov 02 @9pm for 4:30 hrs. occasion Celebrate Diwali & Bhai Dooj Till Nov 05 begins 9am daily / Full day event Its' 9 Bakery Cafe Yashwant Place, Chanakyapuri occasion The Gift - Sculpture Exhibition Till Nov 05 begins 11am daily / Full day event Gift exhibition of small scale affordable bronze sculptures. Art Konsult Call 24121520, 24121521 Meal for two Rs. 500 to 1000 +Tax F 213-C, First Floor, Lado Sarai Call 65683083 / 9540205098 ADVT 46063232 / 9555355212 03 Rani Roopmati festive line launched - Designer PARTY & PROMOTIONS Friday 1-7 Nov, 2013 Splits Villa @ FLO Sagrika Mittal Goyal [email protected] Deepa with a friend Rachna Rampal with daughter Sona Jain with Mona Jain Riya Goenka with Neha Chandna MTV Splits Villa fame DJ Akanksha Popli performed at FLO Saket. Being a ladies night the bold and beautiful ladies were seeing grooving to the awesome mixes churned out by the DJ. The party was a full house and dancing went on wee hours. In pics from left clock-wise Nidhi & Manish Malhan, Ankita & Ankur Jain, DJ Akansha and Aamir Zakhir and Harry [email protected] Kareena Kapoor honoured in the House of Commons B ollywood actress Kareena Kapoor was honoured in the House of Commons here by an Asian ethnic weekly for her contribution to the global entertainment industry. Leading NRI MP Rt Hon Keith Vaz, Chairman of Britain's Home Affairs Committee, presented a framed golden coloured plaque to the 33-year old actress last night. Kareena has acted in several blockbuster films including 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', 'Omkara', 'Jab We Met', '3 Idiots', 'Golmaal 3' and 'Bodyguard'. While receiving the award, Kareena said, "UK has been one of my most favoured destinations. There has always been special relation between India and the UK and over the years the bond has become stronger." She recalled that her great grandmother was British and her father-in-law, late Nawab of Pataudi, captained Oxford cricket team. "England has been kind to me," she stated. Courtesy aajtak.com KIMAYA Sagarika Mittal Goyel TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CONTACT MAHENDR AWASTHI +91 9990 360 535 With the festive season just round the corner, Designer Sagrika Mittal Goyal hosted a fashion preview of her new festive collection "Rani Roopmati" which had an array of Sarees , lehnegas and fusion dresses to choose from. Among the guests who attended the event included names like Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta , Ritu Sood, Sunita Chandak, Anu Sachdeva, Ruchika Mahajan, Neha Pandey, Richu Singhal, Sheetal Kumar and more ... KIMAYA COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ADVERTISING | EVENTS & PROMOTION | PR | SHOWCASE www.zoomdelhi.com facebook /myzoomdelhi twitter zoomdelhi ADVT 46063232 / 9555355212 04 FOOD & ART Friday 1-7 Nov, 2013 Nandal Bose and the Indian Freedom Struggle I t was in 1935 when Gandhi personally approached Nandalal Bose to arrange the exhibition in Luknow Congress Session. Gandhiji said: “This exhibition to my mind brings out concretely for the first time the conception of a true rural exhibition.... It is the purpose of this exhibition to show that even things which we town dwellers do not like may be used both to the villagers’ and o u r a d v a n t a g e .” N a n d a l a l ' s resourceful use of simple local down-toearth materials became a model for young designers in the years to come. N andalal Bose (1882-1966) was born to Purnachandra Bose and Kshetramani Devi in the obscure town of Haveli Kharagpur in Monghyr district of Bihar Province. Nandalal gained interest in modeling images since childhood and created images of Durga, Ganesh, elephants, and bulls that were exhibited in fairs and festivals. Nandalal Bose had a kind of obvious interest in taking care for the décor, and aesthetical arrangements for the performances, rituals and rituals held in territory of Shantiniketan. It is a well known fact that the Indian National Movement had a tremendous impact on public life. The end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century’s introduced it to a more organized and extreme phase which influenced the contemporary artists also. Hence they chose the freedom struggle as a subject for their paintings. These artists felt that it was a kind of service to “Swadeshi” and national movement. The famous lino-cut he did in the wake of Gandhi's historic Dandi march in March 1930 gave strong evidence about Nandalal’s admiration on Gandhi. His war against the Salt-law that charged the entire nation was symbolized in a blackwhite lino-cut of modest size depicting Mahatma stepping out with his walking stick, evoking a sense of strong will to overcome all obstacles, which later on was fashioned as the most iconic style of the Gandhi. History says that Nandalal was never known to Gandhi personally until 1935, it was in 1935 when Gandhi personally approached Nandalal Bose to arrange the exhibition in Luknow Congress Session. Gandhi believed that the introduction of Art and Craft in the exhibition will bring the common people more closely to the party, so he thought of placing the same concept in subsequent sessions.In one of his speech at the exhibition ground (28 March 1936) Gandhi said: “This exhibition to my mind brings out concretely for the first time the conception of a true rural exhibition.... It is the purpose of this exhibition to show that even things which we town dwellers do not like may be used both to the villagers’ and our advantage.” Nandalal's resourceful use of simple local down-toearth materials became a model for young designers in the years to come. The year of 1938 adorned one more responsibility of decorating the congress session at Haripura, Gujrat. Once again Gandhi made Nandalal Bose in charge of evry liabilities. The idea of creating the unique environment infused with local art and craft. As a significant component of this huge public art Nandalal planned separate paintings which were later to become famous as Haripura posters depicting Indian life in all its variety. This all efforts were calculated as the pre- buzz of the sessions and was immense successful even. Its reported that Nandalal painted nearly eighty posters himself The earthen pigments on the posters were applied by the indigenous brushes like bamboo and thatches. Gandhi wanted the posters to be placed on the cozy sites where the attempt was to catch the attention of every passerby. The whole panorama visualized by Gandhi ,Nandalal and his team had turned in to a public art event into a unseen scale. Debabrota Das Delhi based Curator and Writer. A roost for food lovers S erenely located in a cozy, rustic nook in one of the most popular & lively alleys of the village, Roost is truly a discovery in the middle of all the action. At Roost, the old & the new are exquisitely juxtaposed against each other- old cart wheel turned chandelier, intricately carved charpoy legs turned candle stands, wittingly placed with open industrial ceilings, modern metal furniture & stainless steel kitchen tops. The modest exteriors say very little about the vibrant & eclectic interiors that gently lead to a panoramic view of the dense greens that surrounds the village. A lively & carefree haunt with an extremely warm & friendly atmosphere, Roost invites groups of young foodies in a cozy, comfortable yet chic setting. ROOST Bistro & Bar, is an all-day dining modern bistro with the highlight being a live kitchen and bar with seating for a highly interactive & enjoyable experience. Popular authentic dishes such as NasiGoreng, YakiUdon Noodles, Prawns Balchao, Warm Salmon Salad, Spaghetti Bolognese etc are beautifully www.zoomdelhi.com facebook /myzoomdelhi twitter zoomdelhi complemented with in-house creations such as Bacon wrapped Chicken malaitikkas, Fettucine with Chilli Saffron, Masala Encrusted New Zealand Lamb Chops & Basil & Bird Chilli Rice to name a few. The menu consists of 8 main food categories- Starters, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches & Wraps, Steaks, Pastas, and Wok& Specials, ensuring there is something for everyone's taste. Focus is on using good quality ingredients, well designed recipes & neat presentation to come up with dishes that are flavorful, tasty and would make customers come back for more. ROOST Bistro Shop No. 8-9, Building 30, Ground Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi-16, Reservations 42851008 Open 11am-1 am Meal for two Rs. 1,500 + Taxes ADVT 46063232 / 9555355212 Friday 1-7 Nov, 2013 Ash Amaira by Divya Bhatia D Priyanka Anil Dhaka is 14 years into faith healing. Well known! She is a learned Vedic Astrologer and an accomplished Tarot Card reader. She says – “The right time, the right code of conduct and the right method to perform a task always aid success whether in a career, business, marriage or even life.” Mail your concerns to [email protected] Aries Tarus You could save yourself from Saturn’s eye provided you are logical and methodical in your approach. You may also earn foreign exchange. Growth in business or career abroad is somewhat probable. Enemies will eat defeat. Success in litigation is most likely. Goodrelations with family members Virgo Leo Cancer You need to prove the hard way! Transition of Jupiter & Rahu in Leo can give hard-time to your pocket and your profession as well. Not the right time to switch job. The same transition of Jupiter & Rahu in Capricorn can add worries in home front. Battle of Words could ensue between you and your spouse over trivial / avoidable issues. Happiness & prosperity will bloom in your family. Good times with spouse, is assured. Those still single & looking can enjoy fruits of their labour. Favourable transit of Venus and Mercury will add charm to love & affection. Scorpio Libra Harmonious relation with spouse is seen though children could bring worries like; taking them to a doctor. Same applies with adults as well, so stay healthy and take good care. A chronic health issue could kick-start spending. Your house needs protection from theft. Thanks to the transition of Venus and Jupiter, those married will be happier than ever. Time will be productive and your relationship will be passing on expected lines. You & your spouse will come closer. Mutual understanding and cooperation will seek new-High. Planets indicate happiness in home, victory over opponents and of course good health. Sagittarius Please control your aggression and gauge your overconfidence! Take due diligence before finalizing any new or major deals. Transiting positions of planets are not favourable enough for ventures and business of quick gains. However – transiting Saturn in 10th house will give results in-line to your genuine efforts and performance. High risk investments should be avoided. Jupiter transiting in Capricorn along-with Rahu could attract controversy and allegations! Elders could pose difficulties at home, work or elsewhere. The time is not productive for your expectation so just wait & watch. Keep calm and have patience. Aquarius Capricorn Don’t expect growth or trigger in your employment rather keep your head down and stay alert. Your reputation could face a showdown by seniors or your boss. Don’t blind faith except God. Smoke of tensions could arise in your family. Keep tact with spouse. Happiness is invaluable. www.zoomdelhi.com Gemini Transiting Venus in 2nd house will prove fortunate for the inflow of money. Those good with stocks & shares can make big profits. Investing in real-estate, buying new property is marked favourable. You shall enjoy comforts of your home and family members. Pieces This is a time for selfrealization. Don’t cut into arguments with your spouse. Your tone & tact are important delimiters in pursuing your goals. Good time with family is seen. Parents shall enjoy good health and siblings will provide their best support. facebook /myzoomdelhi You are about to get fruits of your labour. Obstacles faced in pursuing goals shall diminish by the day. Your will-power stands on high. Professional commitments might hamper personal life but on-&-on you’ll enjoy company of family members and your spouse. Try to keep head straight. Be calm. twitter zoomdelhi 05 SK Jeweller brings GOLD Fortune! ivya Bhatia’s artistry has made a vibrant reach for the brand, Ash Amaira has already been an indemand participant in the leading fashion shows for years now at Paris, Milan, Las Vegas, Japan and Hong Kong. Ash Amaira’s exclusive collection of iconic evening footwear, beaming jewellery and faddish evening bags was launched in the year 2009 and saw flying colors in the international markets. With a fount of creative energy to tap into, it’s little wonder that Ash Amaira has become one of the most desired evening accessories brand among various international celebrities including Hollywood, Lady Gaga , Russian actress Ekaterina Odintsova, drop dead gorgeous fashion icons Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox and Paris Hilton to name a few. As the brand gathered appreciation in the International markets, Ash Amaira opened its first flagship store in Delhi at N-Block Market, Greater Kailash-I to offer high-end fashion accessories to the style conscious Indian woman. They are now also present in Khan Market - one of the most posh shopping destinations of the capital. You are advised to take career, finance and investments related decisions with utmost caution. Transiting Jupiter over the 10th house along with Rahu is going to give a greater reputation and reorganization. You’ll be able to overcome hindrances. Take care of yourself. Transiting Mars in 2nd and Sun in 4th may also give favorable outcomes. WOMEN & LIFESTYLE N ow you can take Hallmark Gold jewellery onthe-spot by entering into a lucky draw by depositing amounts like ₹1000, ₹2000, ₹5000 or ₹10,000. SK Jeweller has initiated schemes where a lucky draw is organised every month for its members who choose to deposit amounts mentioned above every month. The Winner who takes-away the jewellery will not need to pay rest of the amounts. SK Jeweller is 35 years into the business of precious stones and metals. They have huge collection of Gold jewellery with 4000+ designs available in 14, 18 and 22 carat Gold is Hallmark certified. Kundan Polki with 850+ designs available in 22 and 24 carat Hallmarked Gold. Unbelievable Diamond collection with 1800+ designs available in 14, 18 and 22 carat diamond where every item is Hallmark certified and 1200+ designs of exotic rings to choose from available in 14 and 18 carats all Hallmarked. Founded by Surender Kumar Gogia in 1978 SK Jeweller has offered unmatched crafted jewellery that has led to a new era of contemporary designer jewellery. “We believe that the best customer relationships are formed on the basis of honest business deals. Visit our store to find & choose jewellery for almost any occasion from our wide range of jewellery collection” said Rajat Gogia SK Jeweller. Location SK Jeweller, C-6, Main Market, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi-110017 Ph. 4107 0111 Festive offers from Pepe Jeans With the festival season round the corner, high street major ‘Pepe Jeans’ is all set to provide the best shopping experience for its customers with exciting offers available at exceptional prices. Celebrate the festivities this season with ‘Pepe Jeans’. Shop for Rs. 4999/and get a Laptop Bag Free, Shop for Rs. 7499/- and get a Duffle Bag Free, Shop for Rs. 9999/- and get Apparel Free worth Rs. 2499/-. Pepe Jeans gives you a chance to bring alive the fashionista in you with these exclusive offers. P r o v i d i n g uncompromising standards of luxury and the best retail experience is what Pepe Jeans believes in. With this exclusive o f f e r ‘P e p e J e a n s’ continues to attract its fashion conscious youth towards the most elegant and stylish designs of the Autumn Winter’13 Collection. With each range of the latest Autumn Winter collection from Pepe Jeans, the brand introduces an array of trendy and stylish new designs and fabrics that are magnificently combined to create refined silhouettes; a colour palette that is diverse, and exciting this season. So rush to your nearest ‘Pepe Jeans’ outlet and avail of these exiting offers. Compiled by ZOOMDELHI Team ADVT 46063232 / 9555355212 06 Friday 1-7 Nov, 2013 Khimsar sand dunes village is a great escape from urban civilisation. It actually is remote in every sense of the word. Around 612 km from Delhi between Jodhpur & Bikaner, this exotic village, just 6 km from Khimsar Fort has been developed by ITC Welcome Heritage Group as budget hotel that is operational from Oct 1 to 31st March. The village surrounds an oasis that fills life into every aspect of Khimsar's existence. This water body adds more wonders when ducks and geese swirl around with their little ones and infinite number of goldfish reflects back sunlight transforming the desert into some myth-cometrue! Huts in this village is far from actual, fitted and draped with all modern comforts like attached bathrooms, hot & cold running water, heaters & coolers, laundry service, in-house dining, bar & lounge ... the service staff are direct descendants of royal courtiers who once served the royal family for generations. Times have changed – Guests who come to this village to stay are treated equally as members of the Royal family. [email protected] Nothing like Khimsar! The Khimsar sand dunes village is mere 15 minute drive from the Khimsar Fort. It is located in Nagaur district of Rajasthan that lies about midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner. Khimsar is about 612 km from Delhi. Nearest airport and railway station is Jodhpur that is about 91 km from this village. W hat's the first thing which comes to your mind when you hear of South Extension, or South Ex, as it is popularly known? Well, there wouldn't be just a word, but words. Glitz, glamour, happening, hush-hush, loads of lights, cars. But, what's all this hush-hush about? It's that one divine therapy for some, and for some it's sheer indulgence. There's no suspense, yes it's SHOPPING! From clothes, bags and shoes, almost all's available here as far as luxury and lifestyle are concerned. Pantaloons, Marks and Spencer, Lacoste, Globus, Puma, Reebok, Fab India, Levis, Lee, W and many other brands always have gates open for the quality seekers. Youngsters especially would love to grab something for their wardrobes during the delightful discount seasons. Of course, the students would never miss a peek at small vendors in the street selling trendy apparels at reasonable prices. One can always find a miniSarojini Nagar everywhere. Those passing by the big showrooms and missing the luxury of bargaining , would find their oasis at such stops. People looking for some ethnic and Indianfootwear , would find the two shops located in Part 1, appealing. Apart from serving one's patriotic nerves, these two shops are wallet friendly and flexible. The shop boasts of varieties of original Kohlapuris which go with today's trend of fusing the Indian and the western. The quality seems durable and one can keep these for regular use. One can satiate the jewellery desires either from the street vendors or from the glitzy showrooms of Tanishq or PC Jewellers. These give you a contrast range. Where one would be www.zoomdelhi.com TRAVEL & DESTINATION facebook /myzoomdelhi twitter zoomdelhi funky the other would be elegant and rich. In South Ex, it's almost like getting you a makeover from the scratch. You step in a Levis store, get yourself a nice fit jeans, next you go to W and find a perfect fit kurti, team up some funky jewellery from the vendors and finally go for the ethnic footwear shop and complete today's 'fusion look'. There's lot for book lovers as well. Teksons, Midland and some others seem a good option as they have perennial discounts all through the year. These bookshops also provide up-to-date editions and latest arrivals. At the end, with the indulgent burden making one's hands ache, one would want to stop by and grab something. For that as well the place offers many eateries and caféswith a lot of range. The spectrum of these would not only include Café Coffee Day or Costa, but also small shops with cheaper rates. The God of fast food, McDonalds is omnipresent, in Part 1 and Part 2 both. The very famous Bombay Bhelpuri also dwells near Mcdonalds. What the shop offers include Bhelpuri, JhaliMuri , SevPuri and other things with 'puri' suffix. Bengali Sweets also offers not only Bengali but the usual Delhi snacks like Aloo-tikki, Samosa, Kulfi and full meal lunch as well. Stepping out of Bengali Sweets would make people notice the intelligently placed 'mukhwas' vendor selling the range of mouth-fresheners and digestive Indian candies. Your hands full with shopping bags, stomach satiate with good food and mouth filled with mukhwas. Nothing better to conclude your South Ex. Day Out! Prakriti Kargeti ADVT 46063232 / 9555355212