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C H E N N A I ' s F I R S T & O N LY C O R P Vol. 04, No: 31 Chennai, Friday Weekly Editorial 2 08 Pages O R AT E L E I S U R E N E W S PA P E R 185th Issue: Oct 9 - Oct 15, 2015 Dressing Tips 3 www.theshoppingexpress.in Movie Review FREE CIRCULATION 4 6 Oct 9, 2015 2 THE SHOPPING EXPRESS THE SHOPPING EXPRESS is distributed to 150 IT - SEZ Parks & Companies + Chennai One, Elnet Technologies, Ramanujam IT Park, SP Infotech, L&T Ecc & Infotech, CAMS, Zoho Corp, Trane Inc, Dell, Interlace, CalSoft, Verizon, Siemens, Aricent, Vensat, Beroe, Photon Infotech, Allsec, IITM, HCL Technologies, CSS Corp, TCS e-Serve, Temenos, Shipnet, HP, Extreme Networks, Smart Technologies, Redington, Virtusa, INA Technologies, FSS, Sync Fusion Software, Ramco Systems, Royal Sundaram, Lycatel, NIST, Sutherland, Capgemini, SKCL IT Parks ( Central Square I & II, Triton Towers, Design Square), Prestige IT Park, AXIS Bank, Anna Nagar Tower Club, Gandhi Nagar Club, Cosmopolitan Club, Anantara Solutions, TVS, Madras Boat Club, Corporation of Chennai, Rajaji Bhavan, etc... Celebrating Navaratri The nine nights of festivity and the tenth day of Vijayadashami make up the pan-Indian festival called Dussera. Navaratri, Bommai Kolu - the Festival of Dolls and Durga Puja are the other names given to this lovely festival that is a beautiful blend of religion, worship, family and social interaction and community celebrations. In this famous festival of India there is colour, pageantry, music and dance. In the South the bommai kolu - arrangement and display of dolls in homes, temples and public venues is the highlight of this event. Editorial Navaratri means nine nights that occur according to the Hindu calendar on equinoxes or equal nights when the sun is vertically overhead at the equator or centre. This is the time when the human body attains equilibrium with nature. Meditating and worshipping the three goddesses - Durga (Shakthi), Lakshmi and Saraswathi satisfies different aspects of human existence. Lakshmi is the goddess of well being and enterprise; Saraswathi is the goddess of learning and wisdom; and Durga or Shakthi represents creation, courage and intrepidity. Durga is also Kali, a representation that is dark and fierce. She is power and eternal energy and time and change. She is usually shown as the figure of destruction and annihilation; but she is also the figure of tremendous strength who offers her devotees the hope that evil, represented by demons and rakshasas can be annihilated. In South India, Orissa and Bengal the festival is dedicated to the three Devis especially Durga. It is Dussera, a ten day festival in north India that commemorates the nine day war between Lord Rama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and Ravana, the ten-headed demon. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijaydashami, the day of victory. This is time for social interaction: In the Kolu of South India, women visit each other and socialise and exchange gifts symbolising the concept of sumangali, the auspicious woman. In Bengal, Bihar and Orissa it is a community interaction. In Gujarat, inhibitions are set aside in a joyful celebration of music and dance. In the northern belt of UP and Delhi, it is a public witnessing of the destruction of evil. Bonding between families and friends and a celebration of womanhood marks this festival as a unique celebration. The ten days are spent praying, offering puja and socializing. Chandi havans, recital of Lalitha Sahasranamam (1008 names of Durga), Lakshaarchanai (one lakh prayer cycles) and ritual Devi pujas are carried out in homes and temples. Ashtakanya or eight young girls are also honoured in some families during the puja. All over India the brown chana is cooked in honour of the fertile women goddesses. There is public participation in cooking, serving or distributing and eating food. In the south, each day has a special dish associated with it. The sundal is made of different grams and shared with family and neighbours. The ninth day is celebrated as Sarawathi Puja when all material associated with learning, like books and musical instruments, are specially worshipped. The tenth day, Vijayadashami, is celebrated as Victory Day and as Ayudhapuja when all tools and machines are worshipped. This concept originated from Durga killing Mahishasuran the demon. This day gives thanks to the weapons that helped to win the war. The story of the Ramayana, with dance, music and mime, is related during these ten days. The last day, is Ram Lila and celebrated with the burning of the effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna and son Indrajit with fireworks. Finally, whether it is Rama or Durga, Puja or Kolu, Navaratri or Dussera, it is a celebration of the Jay Prakash. R (JP) triumph of good over evil. Editor & Publisher editor@theshoppingexpress.in Oct 9, 2015 THE SHOPPING EXPRESS 3 9 Dressing Tips for a Slimmer You! Bored of wearing the customary salwar suits, those predictable black pants or that occasional sari? Well ladies it’s time to put a zing into your official attire by trying out those professionally chic, formal skirts. I can already sense a lot of you rolling your eyes at the very suggestion. Yes, it is fact that we do not see a lot of formal skirted women around, which made me wonder on the ‘Why?’ friends, colleagues and a few surprised ladies who I randomly stopped on the streets. The study, I must say revealed a number of half amusing-half valid reasons. “I’m not sure if I can pull off that look,” doubted one colleague while yet another complained that she did not know what kind of skirts to wear. ‘My boyfriend doesn’t think I look great in skirts’ said one PYT while glaring at the aforementioned young man, who proceeded to fervently deny the accusation. “It’s easier to pull on a kurta,” declared quite a few ladies matter-of-factly. However, one glaring fact stood out among all these responses; majority of the women mentioned that they would love to try out the look but the only aspect preventing them from doing so was the actuality that not many people attempt such a look for work. Talk about vicious cycles! So ladies, don’t you think it’s time we break that endless loop? Of course, this apparel is not being put forth as an everyday wear but as that special something for those days when you yearn to dress up in something different, or for those important presentations or for one of those semi-casual Fridays. Therefore, why not spice up your formal wardrobe a little bit? So if you are planning to induce a little spurt of spunk and trendiness into your formal attire, here are a few basic tips to help you along. The styles: Two simple styles that can be safely carried off as formal are the Straight skirts and the A-line skirts, the latter usually if you find the straight skirt a tad bit uncomfortable. A Straight skirt as the name implies hangs straight from the hips. It is fitted from the waist to the hips and does not carry any pleats. Most straight skirts have a slit or a kick-pleat at the back for ease of walking. Considering the formal setting, a safe bet would be skirt with a kick pleat rather than a slit. An A-line skirt gives the shape of the capital letter A. It is fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the hem. The key to keeping this comfortable look trendy is to ensure that the flare is kept to a medium. The length: How long is ‘just right’ is a question that bothers a lot of us. Well ladies, just remember the N2K rule - Navel to Knees. Ensure that your skirt is worn at your navel and ends at your knees. Too long and the classiness of the look could be lost; too short and you run the risk of moving away from formal and probably a visit from HR! The fit: Comfort is a priority in any style of clothing. Nobody wants to be that woman who is unable to focus during that important presentation because her skirt is literally suffocating her. To do away with issues of too tight or too loose, make sure that you put the skirt through the ‘sit & walk trial’, before you actually buy it. This is the best way to rate a skirt’s level of comfort. You might realize that a skirt that you thought fitted great while you were standing has a tendency to ride up when you walk or that a skirt that moved perfectly while you were walking might actually bite into your waistline when you sit. Getting that right skirt is like getting that perfect pair of jeans; you would definitely need a few trials before you hit jackpot. The colours: Black has always been the uncrowned king of fashion for the simple fact that going wrong with black is not easy! Needless to say, black could be your pick for your first formal skirt. You may also experiment with navy blue, dark brown or even beige. This brings us to the question of stripes. Stripes bring you a wide variety of options but Mr. Stripes is also a very tricky man. Choose the wrong kind of stripes and you could end up looking more voluptuous or leaner than you actually are. So if you do not want to bother yourself with all those alternatives, solid colours are the way to go. The shirt: While a shirt can be worn for that purely formal look, you can also pair the skirt with a blouse for those semi-casual Fridays. A point to be noted here is that it’s wiser to wear a plain skirt with a striped shirt or vise versa. A striped shirt with a striped skirt could easily spell disaster. The shoes: Irrespective of the type of clothing, flats and mid-heel shoes have been the most sensible choices for formal footwear. However do remember that open sandals are a strict no-no for this look. Mid-heeled pumps are the best option for formal skirts and of course not to forget the classic Mary Janes, which will step up your style any day. Soladies that just about covers the basics on how to clinch that formal skirted look. Hope they work for you! Let me leave you with my personal version of a quote by Coco Chanel, founder of the international brand Chanel -‘Fashion fades, only personal style remains.’ So go ahead and flaunt your style ladies! - Dany, HR Professional in a Leading IT Company THE SHOPPING EXPRESS Story: To put it straightaway, Anandhi leaves G.V. Prakash as he leaks their sexual affair to his school friends. While, Manisha Yadhav leaves him as he didn’t have sex with him & doesn’t allow her to drink. What happens next forms the crux of the story. Anandhi – Asusual, her beautiful eyes speaks much more than her mouth. But, it is surprising on how she agreed to do this kind of role, after doing homely roles in her earlier movies. Manisha Yadav – She had been used in this movie for skin show & she has given her best. Simran – She does the role of Anandhi’s aunty in the movie & impresses with her acting skills. Music Director G.V. Prakash – Bittu Padam song has reached well among the youngsters & there is no doubt, they will be dancing for it in all theaters. But, G.V. Prakash as music director had not delivered his best. Editor Anthony Ruben – His editing in the first half was quite good, but second half was quite dragging. He could have edited few more scenes in the second half. Director Adhik Ravichandran – He has definitely given the boldest movie in Tamil Cinema in recent times. He wanted to satisfy the virgin boys & he has delivered it brilliantly in the first half. But, the second half looks little dragging as it moves without any glamorous scenes (which virgin boys expects). Overall, Trisha Illana Nayanthara is strictly for Virgin boys alone with heavy dosage of adult comedy. Rating of this movie by Common Man – 2.25 / 5 G.V. Prakash – He has improved to some extent on his acting & dancing skills in his second movie. Credits to him for doing this role (Youngster who gives importance to his sex hormones), most of the actors will not do such kind of role. He has to improve on his dialogue delivery. But, his Rating of this movie for people who liked ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai’ & Virgin boys – 3 / 5 Sathish Kumar www.facebook.com/Tamil.News.Reviews Disclaimer : The advertiser assume liability for all content (including text representation and illustrations) of advertisements published and also assume responsibility for any claims arising therefrom made against The Shopping Express, including costs associated with defending against such a claim. editor@theshoppingexpress.in But, in Kollywood, there were not much adult oriented comedy movies, which got released in last 2 decades. Thulluvadho Ilamai, directed by Kasthuri Raja (according to Credits) & technically directed by Selvaraghavan was one of the very few adult related movies, which had been accepted by the audience in the last 20 years. ‘Yaaruda Mahesh’, which had lots of adult comedy content in the trailer, went viral few years back. But, the movie didn’t succeed at the box office due to various reasons. Let us see whether TIN will satisfy the usual movie goers (youngsters) & create a new section of audience for this genre in Tamil Cinema in this Common Man’s review. dialogue delivery in climax scene was quite good. Email Movie Review It was promoted as ‘Bittu Padam’ & huge hype was created over lip-lock scene. Without any doubt, advance reservations for this movie were too good & it had got big opening. Movie had been certified as clean ‘A’ certificate too. Hence, it is illogical to watch this movie & say that it has more adult contents. Adult comedy genres are common in Hollywood & even in Bollywood, many movies have come, including Dostana, which had been well received by the audience. ARTICLES Oct 9, 2015 4 Oct 9, 2015 THE SHOPPING EXPRESS 5 Indian Spices for all Diseases With the rain setting in, here are few home made spices for curing your diseases. COLDS: Mix a gram of dalchini/cinnamon powder with a teaspoon of honey to cure cold. Prepare a cup of tea to which you should add ginger, clove, bay leaf and black pepper. This should be consumed twice a day. Reduce the intake as the cold disappears. GINGER FOR COLDS: Ginger tea is very good cold to cure cold. Preparation of tea: cut ginger into small pieces and boil it with water, boil it a few times and then add sugar to sweeten and milk to taste, and drink it hot. DRY COUGHS: Add a gram of turmeric (haldi) powder to a teaspoon of honey for curing dry cough. Also chew a cardamom for a long time. BLOCKED NOSE: For blocked nose or to relieve congestion, take a table spoon of crushed Carmon seeds (ajwain) and tie in a cloth and inhale it. Health tips SORE THROAT: Add a tea spoon of cumin seeds (jeera) and a few small pieces of dry ginger to a glass of boiling water. Simmer it for few minutes, and then let it cool. Drink it twice daily. This will cure cold as well as sour throat. AJWAIN / AJMO FOR ASTHMA: Boil ajwain in water and inhale the steam. CURE FOR BACKACHE: Rub ginger paste on the backache to get relief. GARLIC FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Have 1-2 pod garlic (lasan) first thing in the morning water. HONEY AND GINGER FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Mix 1 table spoon honey and 1 table spoon ginger (adrak) juice, 1 table spoon of crushed cumin seeds (jeera), and have it twice daily. MIGRANE: For the cure if migraine or acute cold in the head; boil a tablespoon of pepper powder and a pinch of turmeric in a cup of milk, and have it daily for a couple of days. BITTER GOURD / KARELA IS GOOD: A tablespoon of amla juice with a cup of fresh bitter gourd (karela) juice and taken daily for two months reduces blood sugar. Karela is Pawa Kai. TURMERIC: CURE FOR INJURIES: For any cut or wound, apply turmeric powder to the injured portion to stop the bleeding. It also works as an antiseptic. You can tie a bandage after applying haldi/turmeric. CRAMPS: You must do a self-massage using mustard oil every morning. Just a little oil between your palms and rub it all over your body. Then take a shower. This is especially beneficial during winter. You could also mix a little mustard powder with water to make a paste and apply this on your palms and soles of your feet. HEADACHES: If you have regular migraine problem, include five almonds along with hot milk in your daily diet. You could also have a gram of black pepper along with honey or milk, twice or thrice a day. Make an almond paste by rubbing wet almonds against a stone. This can be applied to forehead. Eat an apple with a little salt on an empty stomach everyday and see its wonderful effects. OR When headache is caused by cold winds, cinnamon works best in curing headache. Make a paste of cinnamon by mixing in water and apply it all over your forehead properly. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. TURMERIC FOR ARTHRITIS: Turmeric can be used in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory use. Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a paste for local action. GOOD FOT THE HEART: Turmeric lower cholesterol and by preventing the formation of the internal blood clots improves circulation and prevents heart disease and stroke. Turmeric can be taken as a drink other than adding to dishes to help prevent all problems. Use one teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of warm milk every day. It is also used as a pate for local action. Oct 9, 2015 6 THE SHOPPING EXPRESS Of Budgets and Shoes Wardrobe Makeover It’s the unfortunate truth that most of us tend to dress up fabulously only to ignore one vital accessory; the shoes. A plain black dress could be the norm, but pair it with blood red pumps and you could hit the spotlight. Few realize that shoes are so potent, that they can make or break an outfit. This holds good not only for the ladies but also for the men. Any man who thinks that he can make an impression in a suit that cost him a month’s salary, while totally ignoring the shoes definitely needs help! This brings me to the question one perplexed male friend asked me “What’s with shoes and women? And why are women crazy enough to try and balance on heels?” I would have given him the perfectly ‘valid’ answer, that some of us ladies are ‘like that only’, if he had not gone on to point out the levelheadedness of his breed. “You should be like us guys,” he claimed. “We have always worn sensible shoes.” My unruffled response to this was to make him check out the ‘sensible’ shoes worn by males during the High Renaissance period. Well, to cut the long story short, he has to this day refrained from commenting on the follies of women’s footwear. For the curious, this was what our ‘always sensible’ men wore during the High Renaissance period! So whether we like it or not, what started off as basic protection for the feet has now morphed into a style statement so powerful that we often find people flaunting the number of footwear they own even if the numbers were to border on insanity. Take for example Ms.Imelda Marcos, a Filipina politician who once smugly declared,“I did not have three thousand pairs of shoes, I had one thousand and sixty.” Make no mistake ladies, I’m definitely not for owning enough shoes to build a house with but I’m all for possessing some classic styles that are a must-have, in every shoe closet. So that’s how we come to the issue of pumps. Our Chennai ladies, have always been spectacular when it comes to footwear, from the simple flip-flops to the elaborately crafted mules (which for the uninitiated is indeed a style of footwear and has nothing to do with the animal that goes by the same name). However one style of footwear that we don’t see around much is the pumps. Pumps? Simply put pumps are shoes with closed backs and low-cut fronts with the fronts being closer to the toes. The classic pumps are devoid of buckles or straps. Today’s women however, have numerous styles of pumps to choose from: ankle straps, T-straps, or Mary Jane straps, peep toes, pointy toes, round toes, How to BEHAVE at official parties Parties can be categorized into two - the social ones and the ‘not’ social ones. Your office party unquestionably falls into the ‘not’ category. With so much stress around you, work pressure…etc. you might think that at the office party you could just grab a glass of drink and let your hair down or speak your mind. However, my advice is - Don’t take that road ever! Office get-together is NOT the place for idle chat or letting your guard down. It is also not a place where you can express your frustration about your boss / company or download all your personal problems! Here are four important tips to follow while attending an office party: 1. What to wear: No matter how fit you are or how badly you want to show off your physique / figure, office party is just not the place! Casual clothes, transparent clothes, animal prints, very short dresses or any kind of skin display that shows off your body or skin in an office get-together is not the right projection of your proffessional image! You can’t expect to be taken seriously by your colleagues. Remember that you will be mingling with important people who may be key decision makers of your career. Appropriate dressing would be business casuals or formals such as an attractive cocktail dress for women or a casual business attire for men. 2. Be on time: You have to be punctual as you would be when you report to work daily. Going in late is inappropriate. 3. Talk to people: Talk to people at the party, do not isolate yourself or simply stick with the people you came with. You need to mingle with the crowd, however, don't spread yourself too thin trying to cover everyone. You won't enjoy it. Keep the conversation light and casual. Do not gossip about co- almond toes and heels of various heights. Add a strap here or change the toe there and you get several variations of the pumps, which often go by different names. What it used to be! Amazingly enough, this epitome of women’s footwear originated from a form of men’s footwear. Pumps originated from the word ‘pompes’ which were shoes formerly worn by men in the 1500s and later by female servants during the same period. They were branded as shoes for the lower class as without buckles and laces, these plain shoes were considered cheap. Today of course, pumps are a symbol of style and class. The WOW factor One word that defines this type of shoes is versatile. Pair it with a smart skirt or a pair of pants and you are ready for work. Slip on a dress with the same pair of pumps and you are all set for an evening out. Strut out in jeans and pumps and you can re-define sexy. You may even experiment with a churidhar suit if you choose the right pump. Identify that right pair of pumps and you can make any outfit work. The only item of clothing that will probably clash with your pumps is the sari but hey, it’s all about polishing your personal style so kudos if you can pull off that combination as well! The OUCH factor The only con with this style of footwear is that it’s unsuitable for ladies who do not react well to closed footwear. Ladies with excessive sweating of the foot might find this a tad bit uncomfortable but worry not for this is probably why the peep toe pumps were invented. Confused about what peep toes are? Well if you remember Angelina Jolie’s infamous one-legged pose at this year’s Oscars, you ought to have noticed her peep toes too! So you see ladies, one pair of classic pumps and you could have a lot going on for you in your wardrobe. Nothing’s stopping you from getting your very own pair now, is there? As is usual, let me leave you with a quote. This one is by John Fairchild, publisher of WWD which is often referred to as the Bible of Fashion – “Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma.” Hit the nail on the head, didn’t he? workers or about people that you know. This gives the impression that confidentiality isn't Corporate Corner important to you. Carry your drink in your left hand, and leave your right hand free (clean and dry) for shaking hands when you meet new people. 4. Networking: A great time to build relationships. Networking is very important. You never know who you might meet. Go and talk to people whom you don’t know. If you're unsure of what to speak, its best you ask questions as ice breakers to the other person such as i) Which department do you work in? ii) How long have you been with the organisation? …etc. These questions give enough opportunities for you to engage in a conversation. This is a unique opportunity for you to bond with your superiors and colleagues. Don’t get into discussion / behaviors that might cause relationships to deteriorate or be damaged. Do not ever bring your f lirtatious mood into an official party, no matter how tempted you might be. 5. Don’t over eat or drink: Be modest with food and drinks. You may be hungry but don’t overeat. Eat slowly, chew quietly, don't talk with your mouth full and don't lick your fingers :) One drink, at most two and don't make a pig of yourself. Remember that you are at a professional get-together and behave accordingly. That means proper attire, listening to others as much as talking and most importantly, keeping your conversation on safe topics! Office parties though it seems like a social occasion don’t forget that you’re reputation could be at stake. You should think of it as a way to improve your standing within the company. So, enjoy your next office party and ensure that you are remembered for the right reasons and not be a topic of office gossip! 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