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August 13, 2018 Promotional

Independence Day Special Lunch

THE RESORT Mumbai on Independence Day lunch

Enjoy the distinct flavours of dishes from across the country and treat yourself with a wide range of authentic variety of delectable food choices like Tamda Rasa, Alambi Ros, Avial, Ney Choru, Green Gujarat, Aloo Dom, aloo Puneri, Vangyachi Bhaji and Chicken Caferal.

Independence Day Special Lunch Offer

What: ‘Independence Day Special Lunch Offer’

Where: The Resort, Madh-Marve, Mumbai

When: Wednesday, 15th August 2018

Cuisine on offer: Veg & Non-Veg Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Call: 022- 2844 7777

Fulfil your sweet tooth cravings by gorging in traditionally made Tirangi Barfia, Moong Dal Halwa and Sheer Khurma while capturing the stunning view of the tranquil beach.

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I cannot express my pride each time I play and see people groove to desi music in India and Abroad. This Independence Day, I have a vision of seeing India, as a place where the rest of the world gets their musical inspiration from. Being an Indian, I also wish for stronger rules for the safety of women and children in India. Happy Independence Day, Jai Hind!

~ DJ Paroma

With the endless list of problems India is struggling with like – corruption, poverty, sexism, classism, poor infrastructure – pollution is given least priority. Why? Because its impact isn’t seen immediately. And because everyone and every entity are contributing to the carbon footprint at different levels, there is no scope for assigning blame. But how about we forget about the blame and just take responsibility? We all would love a clean and green India, right? A country that isn’t defined as being ‘dirty’ and ‘unhygienic’. APD’s vision is to work on bringing pollution forward as a key challenge to progress and fighting it aggressively. We want to empower citizens to take control of their surroundings and be informed to ask authorities the right questions. We need more reasons to celebrate August 15th than just being relieved by the British. It’s a long journey and we need as many fighters on board to get to destination Swacch Bharath.

~ Abdullah A. Rehman

We are here yet again celebrating India’s Independence Day. In my eyes, we will attain true freedom, when we as a society will practice equality for men and women. By equality, I do not mean feminism, but I mean, the ability for women to get the same rights as men, wages on the same basis, women getting prominence and equal foot-front in our male-dominated society. Women should also be entitled to be the protagonists in movies, and not used just for objectification. Women to be able to walk freely in the wee hours of the day without having to worry about their safety. Women getting their right for their voice to be heard as well, as their opinion matters too in a society, And also a basic right for women to be educated, as when you educate a woman, you do not only educate one person but an entire family and probably a generation. The day we attain this kind of equality, we will be Independent in the true sense of the word. Happy Independence Day!

~ Sonam Chhabra

August 8, 2018 Lifestyle

How to Make Most Memorable Birthday Celebration ever?

Birthdays are a huge deal for some and utterly nonsense for others. The surprise is, however, in knowing that the options are given below – which are actually ways in which you can celebrate your birthday alone – can be applicable to both the ways; even if you’re enthused in celebrating or not. Sometimes, as you may have seen, people are not always free for the birthday. Of course, they have jobs to do, their own lives to look after, and therefore, you can not really expect them to be available for your birthday, let alone them celebrating your birthday and giving you a surprise party. In this case, all you can do is just pamper yourself to bits! The ways in which you can do that are pretty easy, and you can try it out, even two at a time.

Eat your favourite food on your birthday

After all, it’s your birthday – you are supposed to eat whatever the hell you want to! If you are on a diet, then this special day of yours can be a cheat day! You don’t have to rely on others to make yourself happy on your special day – you are enough for yourself. Try something different, such as tasting two different types of your favourite foods, especially those which won’t go together at all.

Do a favourite childhood activity

Perhaps you used to love playing board games in childhood and still love it, but don’t get time to do that. Then, wait no more! Today is your day – make it yours alone, by going down on a trip to memory lane. Sit in silence and revel in your loneliness, maybe play some board games, or playing tag, doodling or whatever that it is. If you loved balloons in your childhood, then you can still have them! Balloon delivery San Francisco, California, Ohio, and literally anywhere you want in the world!

Laugh out loud

Doing something that makes you laugh have a lot of proven benefits. This is usually because the laughter feels absolutely amazing and is actually good for us. You can find ways which would make you laugh – then you can read a meme or watch a funny movie or just read your diary entry of two years ago (that can be fun too!). All that matters is that you got to have a hearty good laugh going right up to your belly!

Give yourself the gift of time

Most of the time, your days are so packed with important events and tasks that you don’t get time for yourself at all. As a result, consider giving yourself a gift of time for yourself this birthday. You can maybe enjoy a spa treatment, for full relaxation or rest. You can even just be by yourself at home and treat yourself with something – anything – that you love. You can use this time to catch up with yourself, or just do something that you always love to do!

Spend time with someone you love

This might be quite opposite to the other options mentioned here, but it is certainly the best option around – spending time with someone you love. What is better than spending your special day with a special person? Absolutely nothing. Even your loved one will be thrilled to know that you have chosen them to spend your birthday with. If you do this, be assured that you will get memories and love to be cherished for a lifetime. Your special someone will make it a point to make your day even more special than it already is.

Make a memory

Birthdays are not exactly about resolutions, but why not make one? This birthday, you can challenge yourself to make memories, especially those which are sure to live with you forever. You can take up some classes, have balloon delivery Philadelphia, California, Russia, and anywhere else done to your relatives, go and try to attend a karaoke night – the list is literally endless. If you want to spice it up a bit, you can even showcase all of these moments in photographs, so that when you look back upon the time, you know how much fun you had that day.

So, there you have it! These are some of the most memorable, unique ways in which you can celebrate the birthday, and as was mentioned above, aren’t they easy? The ideas fall into a focus on your past, present or future, all of them being about you.

August 6, 2018 Travel, Within India

10 Historical Places in Gujarat

Gujarat’s rich history and culture come alive till date through the many historical monuments and sites that the state has. The beauty of Gujarat lies in its rich past. Fascinating tales and historical incidents from yesteryear make Gujarat an interesting state to visit. Many of the historical sites that Gujarat has dated back to the times of the Vedas or are as old as Indus Valley civilization. The historical places of Gujarat offer a brilliant revival of history with some amazing inputs from modernity.

The top historical places of Gujarat may be listed as follows:

Champaner-Pavagadh

Champaner-Pavagadh, also jointly referred to as an archaeological park, has been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. The history and culture of these two places are as old as civilization itself. These two ancient historic cities were the nerve centres of civilization for many years but gradually faded in importance and got lost to the ages. Today the cities bear vivid testimony to many historical eras such as the Vedic period, Rajput age, Maratha period, Mughal era and the British era. The cities are dotted with numerous ornate monuments which reflect a fusion of Hindu and Islamic architectures. A visit to Champaner-Pavagadh historic cities will let you walk back in time and explore the past.

Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad is a much-revered place for Gandhian and passionate country-lovers. Gandhi resided in this ashram and spearheaded the Indian struggle for freedom from this renowned political epicentre. The ashram stands along the Sabarmati River and is also differently referred to as Satyagraha Ashram and Harijan Ashram.

Dholavira

Dholavira, a part of the 4500 years old Indus Valley Civilization is an important excavation site. Dholavira offers enchanting glimpses into the ancient civilization of the past. Many archaeological marvels excavated at Dholavira will offer you an idea about the enormous development that the civilization underwent during its times. Kutch desert wildlife sanctuary lies in close proximity to Dholavira and is one of the prime tourist attractions.

Lothal

Lothal is an archaeological site as well as an old city lying about 87kms away from the business hub of Ahmedabad. Lothal had been a part of the Harappan civilization. Full-fledged, well-developed settlements were present in Lothal during the Harappan age. Today you can catch a glimpse of one of the most ancient cultures of the world; i.e. the Harappan culture at Lothal. The culture though now in total ruins still speaks aloud the tale of a glorious civilization of antiquity. The age of the site may be traced back to 2nd millennium BC. Lothal archaeological site falls within Gujarat’s Ahmedabad district in the village of Sarajwala.

Mahabat Maqbara

Mahabat Maqbara is an important historical monument located in Gujarat’s Junagadh city. The Maqbara came into being in the year 1892 and was used by the Junagadh Nawabs as their presidential palace.

Kirti Toran

Kirti Toran in Gujarat’s Vadnagar is also differently referred to as Kirti Stambha. It is an ornate temple arch of semi-religious or community import. It is a beautiful testimony to the architectural splendour of the Solanki era.

Bhujiyo Kotho

Bhujiyo Kotho is the five-storied ancient watchtower situated along Jamnagar’s Lakhota lake. The tower has a beautiful peacock-shaped water tank atop it. The tower was used for protection purpose in the historic times. The walls of the tower’s first floor have holes on them. These holes were used for shooting enemies down in ancient times. One could catch panoramic views of the entire city of Jamnagar from the tower top.

Kandla Port

Kandla Port is one of the most important ports of India. The port stands on Kandla stream. This port was a joint venture between the British Government and Maharaj Shri Khengarji- III around the 19th century. The port has a capacity of treating 24000 metric tonnes of dry Cargo per day.

Rani ki Vav

Rani Ki Vav is an architectural masterpiece constructed by queen Udayamati in the memory and honour of King Bhimdev I. It is a step well-constructed around 1063 AD. Waters from River Saraswati flowing beside the well was used to fill this well once upon a time. Now the well has gone dry as the river has gone dry too. This iconic historical site of Gujarat is situated in Patan. The walls of the stepwell are adorned with intricate sculptures that portray marvellous artistry and rich history. Maru-Gurjara architectural style has been employed to build the stepwell that exhibits real complex techniques and smart engineering.

Laxmi Vilas Palace

Laxmi Vilas Palace is a royal and opulent structure situated in Gujarat’s Vadodara town. This luxurious palatial building with ornate carvings came into being in the year 1980 under the initiative of Maharaja Sayaji Rao III. 60 Lakhs was spent to build this monument around the 19th century. Indo Saracenic architectural style is reflected through the architecture of this monument. Darbar hall of this palace will leave you thoroughly mesmerized. Today this hall is often hired by my music companies or movie production houses for concerts or shooting respectively.

Top 6 Places to Visit in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal not only hides treasures inside but you can find interesting monasteries, important places of worship or impressive stupas.

Read on to know about top places to visit in Kathmandu

1. Swayambhunath

Swayambhunath is an amazing Buddhist temple that rises above the city on a hilltop. It is also known by the name of “temple of the monkeys” for the amount of them that live here. Swayambhunath not only lodges this gigantic white stupa but in its enclosure, you can contemplate more temples. From here you can have exceptional views of Kathmandu, especially to admire its sunset.

2. Patan

It is known for its Durbar square, much like Kathmandu but smaller. It has also been damaged by the earthquake. Even so, it’s worth coming up here. Do not stop the visit to Durbar Square. Also, you can walk northeast to the Ghats of Sankhamul. See the Northern Ashok Stupa (Northern Stupa) – A white stupa from where you can observe through Buddha’s eyes. Patan has four ancient “Ashok” stupas that mark its borders: stupa of the north, stupa of the south (Lagan), stupa of the west and stupa of the east. The Sankhamul Ghats are not very large and they are quite dirty because of a cremation site.

3. Pashupatinath

Pashupatinath is the site that you should not miss from the surroundings of Kathmandu. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple and it is forbidden for non-Hindus. The most interesting is to access the area of the Ghats where the Bagmati River becomes sacred to perform cremations. If you cross to the other side, you will have better views.

4. Boudhanath

Boudhanath is the largest stupa in Asia, which is why it deserves a visit. The central tower has been demolished but it is now fully up. It is impressive to see hundreds of pilgrims turn around the stupa turning the prayer rollers. The best views can be obtained from the top of the Shrine of Hariti, inside the enclosure. In case anyone is interested, there is the possibility to stay in the Guest House of the Sakya Tharig Monastery. It is a Guesthouse that sustains the monastery and where you can live with the monks of the place.

5. Kopan Monastery

Located on the north hill of Boudhanath you will find this Buddhist monastery. Kopan Monastery is a place where many people go to study psychology and Buddhist philosophy.

6. Bhaktapur

Last destination in the vicinity of Kathmandu but no less important. Bhaktapur is the third medieval city-state of the Kathmandu Valley. It has three squares full of temples: Durbar square, Taumandhi Tole and Tachupal Tole. To enter Bhaktapur you will have to pay an “entrance”. The money goes to maintain the temples, many of them today fell by the earthquake. Apart from visiting the innumerable temples, you also have to dedicate time to the life of your interior. Artisans weaving and carving, potters showing their pieces, locals gathered to wash or socialize.

So don’t waste your time and Plan your trip to Nepal to explore these beautiful destinations and create a new memory.

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