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Activity ClubsStop twiddling your thumbs and join a club

Lounge HabitsSpend leisure time, attend workshops, have fun with family and friends or just slouch on a sofa and read a book

Garnish a DessertLearn how to garnish a dessert with Chef Ravi

PhilatelyAn eclectic collection but a hobby nonetheless

Serve, Smash & Stay FitWant to play Badminton like a pro?Here are tips from Pullela Gopichand himself

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A lavish spread starting from soups and salads to pastries and souffles

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contents5 exciting ways to spice up your summmer

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pg16MetroMela shows you what to do with old sareesinstead of letting them rot away to oblivion

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Sizzlers, pastas, pizzas, salads,soups and burgers

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The Gravy Train

Check out the MetroMela User Review of Sahib Sindh Sultan Restaurant

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Night Life

From lazy lounge to heart thumping electro-techno, the DJs in the clubs &

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Someone who made block-printed apparel fashionable among celebrities like Michael Jackson

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Reiki

Learn and heal through more than a thousand years old method

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Rubber BulletsRead about the travails and

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Pic Speak

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Spice up your Summer

Exciting ways to

I t’s summer time and life does get a little boring if you don’t know what the city has instore for you. MetroMela helps you with thatand lists out five interesting things that you

could do.

] Join Activity Clubs. Hyderabad has several ofthose, ranging from one related to adventure toanother related to quizzing.

] Visit places like Lounge Habits with family andfriends.This recreation center has fooze balls, books,simulation games, board games and more.

] Learn how to garnish a dessert with ChefRavi.This chef from Ofen has some interestingrecipes for you to try out.

] Indulge in Rare CoinCollection with tips fromKesava Rao.After all, this canturn into a profitableinvestment for the futuretoo.

] Learn about Badminton and Fitness withGopichand.The badminton champ talks all abouthow to get started, where to take coachingfrom and more.

Read on to know more...

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K-CCIRCLETel –– 009885054941 ((K.S. SSrinivas)Supposed to be the oldest quiz club in the city,K Circle was set up in 1972 by a group of quiz-inclined individuals who resolved to meet oncea week to do what they like the most - Quiz. Thisinformal club boasts of having members main-ly from software giants like Wipro, Microsoft,Google and TCS, besides students and acade-micians. Anybody interested in quizzing, start-ing from the age of eight years is eligible to jointhis club. Far removed from the monotonous,the quiz that they conduct is well-researchedand interesting. Each week a quiz session isorganized by two quiz masters who take up thejob on a voluntary basis. The members of thisclub also visit schools and other institutions toconduct quiz programs. You can become amember by paying Rs. 100 (employed) or Rs.50 (students) as annual fee. They meet once aweek at YMCA, Secunderabad.

HYDERABAD TTOASTMASTERSTel –– 009393002396 ((Salil GGaneriwal)If you are looking to master your public speaking skills, then joinHyderabad Toastmasters. Over here, you can learn and practice tospeak effectively. Their meets happen twice a month on every sec-ond and fourth Sunday at 11 AM and each meeting gives everyonean opportunity to practice how to conduct meetings and givespeeches even if these are impromptu. In order to become a mem-ber, all you need to do is attend two meetings to get a first-handfeel and then enroll by paying Rs. 100. For the first six months the

fee is Rs. 2,900 and subsequently it becomesRs. 1,900 for every six months. They meet atVMRG Media School, Venkata RamanaColony, Khairatabad in Hyderabad.

MOVING IIMAGES Tel –– 009849655363 ((Aparajita SSinha),09849160105 ((Ram KKiran)The idea of this film club was mooted to pro-mote meaningful global cinema with strongsocial themes among people. Set up inAugust 2004, it was inaugurated by poetand film maker Gulzar and has about 300members from various literary and artisticbackgrounds. A film lover’s club, it organizesscreenings of two films (classics, documen-taries and award-winners) a month at differ-ent locations (that’s why the name MovingImages) and its uniqueness lies in the factthat they invite eminent film personalities tointroduce their films and interact with themembers. Girish Karnad, Goutam Ghose,Javed Akhtar, Jaya Bachchan and RakeyshOmprakash Mehra are some of the notedfilm personalities who have visited it. Youcan become a member of this club by paying

Rs. 1,000 (single) and Rs. 1,500 (couple) per annum.

BIRD WWATCHER’S SSOCIETYTel –– 009393319333 ((Susheel KKapadia)Spotting species of birds is quite an art and if you wish to turn itinto a vocation, Bird Watcher’s Society of Andhra Pradesh (BSAP)is the right place to be in. Formed in 1980 by a group of amateurornithologists, it aims to promote bird watching and create aware-ness about nature. BSAP members meet once a month for outingson a Sunday and visit the wilderness in and around Hyderabad towatch birds. Spotting the numerous and colorful birds (even thoseendangered) is what they gain utmost pleasure from. They also

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organize three to four day camps at natural bird habitats for mem-bers twice or thrice a year. BSAP membership is open to all.Interested individuals can register by paying Rs. 100 apart from anannual membership fee of Rs. 200. BSAP also churns out a month-ly journal called ‘Pitta’.

HYDERABAD FFILM CCLUBTel –– 009391020243 ((Prakash RReddy)This voluntary organization had its genesis in the year 1974 with anobjective of creating a movement in Hyderabad for a better under-standing and appreciation of cinema. Banking upon foreignembassies and consulates in its pursuit to show global cinema tothe common man, it does 6-7 screenings of classics, documen-taries or award-winning films per month at Sarathi Studio inAmeerpet. The screening is done in the evenings from 6.30 PMonwards. Anybody above 18 years of age can join the club. Half-yearly membership fee is Rs. 500 (single) and Rs. 600 (couple).They also offer life membership for a sum of Rs. 4,000.

ADVENTURE CCLUB OOF AANDHRA PPRADESH ((ACAP)Tel –– 009849270575 ((Ranga RRao)If you are daring and activities like rock climbing, exploring caves,mountain biking and kayaking excite you, call on Adventure Club ofAndhra Pradesh (ACAP). This is an autonomous body established inthe year 1991 solely to promote adventure activities inthe state. Other things that you can enjoythrough ACAP include hiking, rafting,wilderness survival and outdooradventure education. Every yearACAP organizes a moun-taineering expedition to theHimalayas and a raftingexpedition in Ganges. Theclub gives membership only tohighly experienced people (inadventure sports) who are alsoinducted in their governing council.However, those interested in participatingin these programs can become mailing mem-bers by forwarding their basic details and inter-ests to this e-mail id – [email protected].

DRAMATIC CCIRCLE OOF HHYDERABAD09848025000 ((Pranav), 009848030526 ((Vijay MMarur)

Interested in theater and want to showcase your tal-ent? Join Dramatic Circle. Set up in the year 1964,this is the oldest amateur theater group that hasgenerated 100-odd plays. A non-profit organiza-tion, it basically acts as a forum for people wholove theater. Some of the plays they have done

include The Odd Couple, Bed Full of Foreignersand The Merchant of Venice. Anybody in the age

group of 16-75 years can join this group by paying Rs.16. Members meet at their houses by rotation only

when they are doing a production (two per year). Thoseinterested can e-mail Pranav Singhal [email protected] or Vijay at vj@[email protected]

Parachute sport

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What yyou ssee –– Lounge Habits, on Road No. 45, Jubilee Hills(near State Art Gallery) is a concept that could go well with justabout anyone today. It is basically a place where you can spendleisure time, attend workshops, have fun with family and friendsor just slouch on a sofa and read a book.

Started by some young turks (the oldest one is 26 years old!),

Lounge Habits is set in a multi-storied bungalow. The colororange rules here, whether it is in the paint of the building, theclothes and caps of the people at your service or even the visit-ing card of the ones running the show. Wooden and cane chairsin the restaurant upstairs and the coffee shop downstairs, beanbags in the rooms (bulky ones for older people and small ones forthe kids) and a face-shaped tooth-pick holder with a ring for theear are all part of the interesting décor here.

What yyou gget –– This is a place where you can read a book, play asimulation game, watch a movie, enjoy a board game, hold aworkshop or even attend one – and all this while you munch ona sandwich and flush it down with a coke.

On the ground floor is the coffee shop where you can sit outsideand sample some cappuccino or espresso. Walk up the stairsand there is a lot more that you can do. To start with, for kids theyhave games and toys that range from building blocks and adven-ture path games to electro-magnetic sets to help learn scienceand electronic rattles for babies. The charges are Rs. 100 for

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each kid for one hour for any number of toys or board games. For older kids there are Wii simulation games to try out and Xbox360 to spend time with. You can even try one of these games forfree to gather whether you would enjoy playing it or not. Trust us,it is fun. The games here range from classic Kameo to YuvrajSingh Cricket 20.

Then there are loads of movies you can pick from. Schindler’sList, Gone with the Wind, Salaam Bombay, Roja, Kramer VsKramer and Annamaaya are just a part of the varied collectionthat you can check out. Kids can enjoy some series like the HarryPotter, Tom and Jerry, Tales of Akbar and Birbal etc. There aresome educational movies too from Discovery Travel and Livingand National Geographic, apart from rhymes, grammar and VedicMaths. For a three-hour slot of their home theater they charge Rs.1,000. The group could be as large as 15 people.

So what else can you do here? Well, you can just pick up a bookfrom their range which includes titles by Agatha Christie, SatyajitRay, Richard Bach and PG Wodehouse among others. They even

have Tintin and Calvin and Hobbes. There are interesting combooffers like a club sandwich, coke and a book (no time limit forreading) would come for Rs. 175. Soups, salads, corn wraps, piz-zas, pastas, sizzlers and desserts like chocolate sledge andcheese cake are the other things you can binge on here.

After all those activities you can even end up buying somethings from here. Lounge Habits allows you to pick up anythingfrom the lounge for a price. Some interestingly designed stuffincludes a zipped fake coconut, a dhobi ghaat photo frame anda wine bottle lamp.

Lounge Habits also allows you to hold workshops where you canshowcase your theatrical talent, musical abilities and more. Youcan even use their services to do something special for your

loved one. For instance, candle light dinners with live guitar, or asalsa/tango dance. You could even step into their kitchen andcook up something for your beloved.

Our vverdict –– This is a place that could take away your worriesabout how to spend a weekend the edutainment way. There issomething for the entire family. And then it allows you to choose.For instance, if you were to watch a movie with your 15 friends ata theater you would have limited choices in terms of timings andthe type of movie. Here you can decide to watch even an old clas-sic at around 10 in the morning. What’s more? It is a place whereyou can comfortably spend time alone as well with a book in onehand and a coffee mug in another.

Drive tto - Lounge HHabitsPlot No. 767, Road No. 45

Jubilee Hills, HyderabadCall aat –– 09989927622, 009885188539

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If it’s a feast for the eyes then most often thetaste buds agree. This is the primary reason whymost of us like to garnish our desserts. Some gar-nishes help improve the taste while others are addedjust for the visual appeal. But these too have to go inaccordance with the dessert. Chef RRavi ffrom OOfen(040-223372205) helps MetroMela assist you indoing so. Here are a few recipes.

TUILE BBATTER FFOR CCHOCOLATE BASED DDESSERTS…

IngredientsSugar 125 gramsFlour 90 gramsEgg Whites 2 nos.Butter (Melted) 30 gramsSalt a pinch

Method] In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and the flouron low speed with a whisk.] Add the egg whites and mix thoroughly.] Add the melted butter and salt. Whisk for oneminute.] Preheat the oven to 200 degree centigrade.] Put the ‘tuile’ into a small pastry bag fitted with a1/16 inch tip nozzle.] Pipe it on the baking sheet lined with the parch-ment paper in different shapes. You could evenspread it on the sheet evenly. ] Bake it for five minutes or until brown in colour. ] Remove from the oven and mold it into differentshapes while it is hot.


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HONEY WWAFER BBATTER FFOR CCREAM AAND FRUIT BBASED DDESSERTS…

IngredientsButter 30 gramsPowdered Sugar 35 gramsHoney 60 gramsFlour 40 gramsCinnamon a dashSalt a dash

Method] Cream the butter with the sugar and honey.] Add the flour, cinnamon and salt. Mix until smooth.] Preheat the oven to 250 degree centigrade.] On a non-stick sheet pan, with a metal spatula, spread thebatter thinly in 2 1/2 inch circles about 1/2 inch apart.] Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely until it lightly turnsbrown.] Remove from the pan while still warm, mold it into differentshapes and garnish it on desserts.

CAT’S TTONGUE FFOR CCREAM AAND CHEESE BBASED DDESSERTS…

IngredientsEgg Whites 2 nosIcing Sugar 100 gramsRefined Flour 100 grams

Method] Cream together egg whites, icing sugar and flour.] Preheat the oven to 225 degrees centigrade.] On a non-stick sheet pan, with the help of a piping bag fit-ted with a plain tip nozzle, make different shapes with the pip-ing and bake until it turns golden brown in colour. The garnishis ready to be used.

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An aavid ccoin ccollector ssharessome iinvaluable ttips.

Old coins, paper currency, stamps, fountain pens andminiature wine bottles. An eclectic collection but a hobbynonetheless for Kesava RRao MM. MetroMela spoke with thisavid collector of unique and old stuff and got to know thatKesava Rao quit his ‘secure government job’ to pursue afuture in professional coin and paper money collection. Andtoday, even after 35 years, his face does not fail to display hispassion when he flaunts each of his masterpieces. One ofthese is the 2 Rupee 50 Paisa currency note of 1917 thatequaled a US dollar then. Apparently, this rare piece of curren-cy is worth Rs. 7 crores today, we are told. Kesava Rao shareswith us his tips on how such a rare collection can be built.

BUYING GGUIDE…]One of the most reliable sources is the Reserve Bank ofIndia, which releases commemorative coins and currencynotes.]For stamps, any Head Post Office would have a PhilatelyBureau. You have to become a member here to buy stampsdirectly from the government.]Individual coin collectors often sell and exchange coins andpaper currency. So do make a point to discuss hobbies withpeople you meet. You might just find a collector like you. ]It’s always good to have two pieces of the same coin so thatyou can exchange the extra piece with a new one. A jewelercan easily mold a fake Ashrafi. Hence it’s wise to buy from areputed seller/dealer.]Outlets are there too but it is better to crosscheck the back-ground of the outlet to avoid buying fake stuff.]The price of a stamp or a currency note depends on its avail-ability and its age. The older ones cost more. ]Serious collectors can also refer to ‘The Standard Guide toSouth Asian Coins and Paper Money Catalogue – since 1556AD’ by Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA.

PRESERVATION TTIPS…] Preserve all your coins, currency notes and stamps inalbums.] Do not fold the currency notes and avoid taking them out ofthe album or touching them.] Do not wash coins with chemicals or other detergents. ] Protect your collection from dust and moisture and alwayskeep a count of your collection.

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Padma Shri awardee, All England Open Badminton Championand a recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, PullelaGopichand is all that and much more. To begin with, did youknow that apart from badminton he loves thesport of soccer? Or that his favorite music is theIndian classical form?

Gopichand likes to experiment when it comes tofood and enjoys sampling new cuisines. Andwhen it comes to leisure, he likes getting theadrenalin rush with adventure sports like waterrafting. Balancing that passion is his interest inreading books like The Monk who sold his Ferrariand The Power of Now.

Gopichand spent some time with MetroMela sharing his tipson badminton in particular and sports in general. Read on:] The ideal age to start training in badminton is around sevenyears. However, that should not stop people above that age tostart learning the sport either. As Gopichand says, “I started learn-ing badminton when I was eleven.”] You could play badminton either for excellence or for exercise. Ifyou are going for the former, Gopichand says that opportunities togrow professionally are getting better. ] Exercise in the form of badminton helps because it increasesstrength, flexibility, agility and coordination. “It is basically an all-body sport,” he adds.

] One hour of badminton or any other form of exercise isessential every day for kids (seven hours a week). For eld-

ers, four hours a week is good enough.] Gopichand believes that the Indian diet isnot protein-heavy. So he suggests the intakeof chikkis, biscuits and soya bean productsfor a balanced meal.] It is better to stay away from burgers, piz-zas and fried items.] Food and energy is best absorbed immedi-ately after a sport or exercise. “That’sbecause the body is like a sponge and soaksin the entire intake. So the best food shouldbe taken after a training session,” advisesGopichand.

] It is possible to manage sports and studies simulta-neously. How, you ask and he adds, “Just cut down on

your television viewing time.”

Gopichand’sBadminton AcademyTel – 09246350613

LB Stadium Tel – 040-23212818

Kotla Vijaya BhaskerReddy Indoor StadiumTel – 040-23553946

Saroornagar StadiumTel – 040-24031833

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““YYoouu ccoouulldd aallssoo uunnddeerrggoo ttrraaiinniinngg

aatt tthhee llooccaall cclluubbss.. BBuutt mmaakkee ssuurreetthhaatt tthheerree iiss aa rreegguullaarr ccooaacchh

ttoo mmeennttoorr yyoouu””

WANT TO PLAY BADMINTON LIKE A PRO? HERE ARE TIPS FROM PULLELA GOPICHAND HIMSELF

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Old sarees of our mothers and grandmothers, especiallythe wedding ones, are likely to be found neatly wrapped andtucked into a closet. Such yards of richness get their chanceof stepping out only when the closet is being cleaned; simplybecause the saree would have become old or damaged andthe fabric would have lost its luster. The original zardosi (goldthread work) or embroidery work, however, would still bebreathtakingly beautiful. Here’s what MetroMela thinks youshould do with such sarees instead of letting them rot away tooblivion.

There are several boutiques in the city which help you trans-fer the original work from one fabric to another. So this wayyou can get an entirely new saree, salwar suit or even a wallpiece made, with the help of your old one. The work of theboutiques that we list below is so neat that it’s difficult for aperson to find out that the zardosi or embroidery work is actu-ally old and has just been transferred. Better still, the oldsaree will find a good use.

Sarang (Rekha Lahoti)469, Road No. 10, Opp. Ofen,Banjara Hills, HyderabadTel – 040-66822121, 66564477This boutique can get all kinds of work transferred to a newfabric – ranging from Kalamkari (hand-painted or block-printed) work and zardosi to embroidery and artificialleather. You can even get printing, dyeing, sequins or lacework done over here. Sarang specializes in placement trans-fer which means that instead of transferring the entire workin the same pattern from an old saree to a new one, theydesign a new placement for all the beads, sequins, zardosior gota work (appliqué). Based on the amount of work, sucha creation would take at least 20 days. Charges start from

Transform old sarees into new ones and give yourwardrobe a new look!

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Zardosi and the works

about Rs. 850. You can get the blouse or salwar suit stitchedhere as well.

Asha’s CCollection (Asha Mehta)#2-C, RK Bhavan, Behind Venkataramana theater,Kachiguda, HyderabadTel – 040-27565603, 30286503, 09246115603Asha Mehta runs this boutique from home. She can transforma new plain saree into an exquisiteone with the help of your old saree.You can get a lot of new embroidered(especially the Parsi embroideredones) sarees here as well. She alsodeals in bed sheets, dress materialand jewelry. Asha takes 20-30 days toget the work done. You could get asaree done (with her new saree andyour old saree) for Rs. 4,000-5,000based on the kind of work it involves.

Ira BBoutique (Shilpa / Richa)Near Ohri’s, Road No. 12,Banjara Hills, HyderabadTel – 09848047491 (Shilpa),09885046861 (Richa)

This sister duo run the boutique from home. Butas (floralmotifs), zardosi, embroidery, borders, dyeing, printing etc canall be freshly done or transferred here. They can even buy thefabric that you want to get it transferred to. A simple transfer,say on the border, would take about two weeks and wouldcost about Rs. 650. You can get blouses, salwar suits, kurtis,tunics, skirts and gowns designed and tailored here as well.This boutique is about four years old. Shilpa is an alumnus of

the National Institute of FashionTechnology.

Charms BBoutique (Rajul Shah)Near Kapu Sangam Marriage Hall, MG Road, Secunderabad, Tel – 040-66382763/64Rajul Shah has been doing tailoring anddesigning since about 15 years. She canget any kind of work transferred to newpure georgette, artificial chiffon or purecrepe saree. At least 15 days of time is agiven and charges would range from Rs.1,000 to Rs. 2,000 based on theamount of work involved. You can alsoget blouses and salwar suits tailoredhere.Deft hand at workDeft hand at work


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What yyou ssee - The BJN Hotels Group took a long time toexpand in Hyderabad. But when they did, it was with a bang. Theystarted off with Angeethi, the Punjabi dhaba-like restaurant thathas been doing really well in the city, thanks to the economically-priced buffet. And then waited for years (wonder why?) to starttheir other restaurants in the city.

With the City Center mall opening up in Hyderabad, the BJNGroup has booked a complete floor for their businesses rangingfrom Aromas of China for Cantonese and Shanghai cuisines toFirangi Paani, a pub with an ambience of the Victorian era. Wedecided to check out Indi Joe, their multi-cuisine restaurant onthe same floor.

The restaurant is not flashy when it comes to the colors that areused for the décor. Only subtle colors like brown, black, beige andwhite abound here, whether it is in the furniture, the walls, thestylish bar, in the uniforms that the stewards wear or even thecutlery (barring the silverware).

We visited this restaurant on a weekday. Not that it made a dif-ference because it was full even then. We luckily managed to getseats for ourselves.

What yyou gget - Like Angeethi, this restaurant is popular for its buf-fet. It’s a lavish spread starting from soups and salads to pastriesand soufflés. What’s more? You could choose from a variety ofcuisines by either going for spaghetti, plain rice or even hashbrown potatoes (made right in front of you). In fact, some of thenames were totally new to us. The food was nonetheless deli-cious. Everything tasted just right – neither too spicy, nor toobland.

The best part is, of course, the dessert. Here you could choosefrom ice creams, soufflés and muffins or even dip your piece ofapple or cake in liquid chocolate. And then there are flat-paneltelevisions for your entertainment here; though you may not beable to really hear what’s going on because of the loud music andthe general din.

Our vverdict –– We give our thumbs up to Indi Joe because the buf-fet here is worth every penny of the Rs. 182 (inclusive of taxes)they charge per person. But make sure you go there in the after-noon as that is when they serve buffets. Evenings are for ‘a lacarte’ options like pizzas, sizzlers and the like.

Drive tto –– Indi JJoe5th Floor, City Center, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034

Call aat – 040-666683333 Anytime between - 12.30 PM – 11.15 PM

What you pay for a meal for two – Rs. 400 (for buffet)Parking space - Available


Global cuisine at Indian prices at Indi Joe

The buffet spread

Chic interiors


What yyou ssee –– This restaurant isn’t difficult to locate. Bangopposite City Center and right there on the ground floor (so youdon’t have to wait endlessly for an elevator to take you up there),Yoko is a restaurant that looks neat and clean right from theentrance. Comfy chocolate brown leather sofas outside for thewaiting crowd, wooden flooring inside, suede orange chairs anda huge wall display of cutlery, are whatprimarily make the interiors here.

What yyou gget –– Yoko is for siz-zlers. Well, they do serve,pastas, pizzas, salads,soups and burgers, butwhen you are in Yoko, youcannot step out withoutsinking your teeth into a pipinghot sizzler.

Let’s however, give you an overview of the variety that they haveon offer. In soups, apart from the usual crème varieties they havesome unique ones like Spinach and Corn or Onion and Cheesetoo. These start from about Rs. 75. Salads include the Russiansalad, Vegetable cocktail (Rs. 135) and more. We tried the latterand it turned out to be a mix of finely chopped veggies in mayon-naise, served like a cocktail in a glass. This one goes perfectlywith the Garlic toast (4 pieces – Rs. 65) on offer.

You should try some of the non-alcoholic concoctions here. Mostof these go with interesting names and the menu card, thankful-ly explains what you can expect in each too. There is CrimsonTide (a mix of orange juice, mango juice and cassis or black cur-rant syrup) which isn’t too innovative when it comes to taste

(much like Maaza).But then there is Coco Kiss (Rs. 85) which isan interesting mix of cola and coconut. This one is worth a try.There are the regular Iced teas too.

Now coming to the main course of sizzlers. Here you can try thechicken or the vegetarian variety. Served with French Fries andvegetables, these come with a heady appetizing aroma. We triedthe Veg Sizzler with Baked Beans and Noodles (Rs. 255) and

Veg Shaslik (Rs. 245). Delicious is the word that would gowith both of these as they neither had the

uncooked texture nor did they havethe burnt flavor. The cutlet did seem

a little sweet though. Yoko evenhas a desserts section whichincludes the usual stuff. But youneed to have a huge appetite totry out the desserts after the fill-

ing sizzlers.

Our vverdict –– Food is gratifying here andthe portions of sizzlers are ample. Service is

quick. The crowd that frequents includes families as well as theyoung college-going/working breed. Valet parking is available.Prior reservations would help as the place has people coming inhordes. Private parties too can be arranged here for about 50people, according to Rahul Gandhi, a partner with Yoko.Needless to say, Hyderabad’s lucky to be on Yoko’s map afterMumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Dubai.

Drive tto - YokoGround Floor, Alcazar Plaza, Road No. 1

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Between – 12.30 PM – 3.30 PM and 7.30 PM – 11.30 PMMeal for two – Rs. 600

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Hyderabad knows how to party, and also knows its music.From lazy lounge to heart thumping electro techno, the DJsin clubs and pubs in Hyderabad spin it all. So if you’re a

music aficionado who knows the beat per minute of your favouritesong, or just a regular party-hopper, you won’t be disappointed.

But just to make it easier, we’re givingyou the lowdown on what type of musicplays where; to help you pick andchoose the party destination accordingto beats you want to swing to.Remember though, that a club maydecide to play one or more of the genresbelow, so this is in no way a restrictivelist. It’s more of a guide to the popularjoints in Hyd to dance to the differentkinds of music we all love.

A- AAlternative…Alternative Rock is not very groovy todance to, so the only time you may hear bands like the Foo Fightersor Linkin Park play is if the place is playing Worldspace! But if you’rereally keen, pubs like 10 Downing Street (10 D) may just play someAlternative rock, but only during afternoons!

B- BBhangra…Bhangra has gone global and is a definite fixture in most clubDJ sets. One can jump to Punjabi MC on ‘Bollywood Nites’ inBottles & Chimney (B &C), 10 D, Myst and sometimes evenAhala.

B-BBollywood…Get one thing straight.Bollywood remixes rock and welove them. So they’re alwaysgoing to be there. Almost everyhappening party will have somecool Bollywood remixes thrownin for some good ol’ desi flavor.Specialists are B&C and Ahala,especially on dedicatedBollywood nights.

C- CClub…Club music is currently the

rage of the Hyderabad night life. From sexy remixes of JustinTimberlake to hardcore Club legends like Benny Benassi, clubssuch as Touch pump up the revelers with club tracks. Ahala isanother cool place to check out some vibrant sounds.


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Spinning the tracks

D-DDance…Dance and Club are pretty similar, so theclubs that play the former would playDance as well. Wednesday nights inTouch, Ahala, F Bar as well as otherplaces such as Myst and Firangi Paaniwould be a good choice.

E-EElectro…B&C and Liquids are known to playTechno every once in a while. But Electrois as popular as Dance/Club. Touch andAhala also play Electro, but only a fewelectro tracks would be squeezed in, sodon’t count on a complete night ofElectro!

H- HHip-hhop…50 Cent, Kanye and other gangstas alsomake us jump, so the DJs in B&C, FirangiPaani and Ahala will play a good measureof some hip-hop to all you playas!

L –– LLounge…Touch owns this genre. DJ Yogi will spinsome cool lounge for all the party peopleevery Saturday night, but it’ll be duringthe beginning of the night. Later on,more of Club music is played. Ahala,Liquids (especially on Friday nights) andSixth Element will also play some coolsoothing Lounge music, ideal for anunwind session.

R- RRock… Rock can never die. So pubs like 10Downing Street and Firangi Paani giveyou enough reason to drink another pintwhile the cool riffs of Pink Floyd, theScorpions and Guns n Roses pipethrough the speakers. Retro nights in 10D are specially worth checking out, ifyou’re a true ‘Rock star’ at heart.

Ahala and Touch will play remixes of rocktracks, but not pure rock as such. Sothere you go. A complete guide to what’splaying where to help you decide whichpub to hop to this weekend!

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Partying hard

Touch1st Floor, Trendset Towers, Near LV Prasad EyeInstitute, Road No. 2, Banjara HillsTel – 040-23542422

AhalaTaj Krishna, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills Tel – 040-66662323

10 DDowning SStreetGround Floor, My Home Tycoon, Lifestyle, BegumpetTel – 040-66620015

Firangi PPaani5th Floor, City Center,Banjara HillsTel – 040-66683336

Liquids5th Floor, Bhaskar Plaza,Road No. 1, Beside Care Hospital,Banjara Hills Tel – 040-66259907

F BBar4th Floor, Lumbini Jewel Mall, Road No. 2, Banjara Hills Tel – 040-23541777

MystOpp. Vengal Rao Park,Road No. 1, Banjara Hills Tel – 040-23350098

B&CNext to TMC,Begumpet Tel – 040-27762368

Sixth EElement6th Floor, Venkat Plaza,Punjagutta Tel – 040-66664488



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The very name ‘Sahib, Sindh, Sultan’ spells opulence andsure enough we weren’t disappointed! Right from the décor tothe elegantly carved water jugs, this is one restaurant that isclassy in every sense. Built to resemble a luxury railway coachin the early twentieth century, dining here is an experience initself. One of the earliest telephone models adorns the wallsof the ‘railway platform’ style dining area, even as bearers inquaint uniforms and turbans bustle about getting in and outof the ‘bogey.’ The restaurant owes its unusual name to thefirst train that ran between Mumbai and Thane. The threecoaches were named Sahib, Sindh and Sultan.

We started our meal with a starter of Makai Motia Sheekhand Zamindari Achari Aloo. They were lip-smacking and atreat for us vegetarians. Our appetite being whet, we decid-ed to order the main course, which were Bhutta Palak Methiand Paneer Kastoori Bhurjee. The captain suggested arather intriguing Aloo aur wadi ki tehri which turned out tobe a spicy rice preparation. The meal was delicious to saythe least. We rounded off with an ‘Indian Sweet Sampler’which turned out to be a three-in-one combination of kheer,kulfi and ras malai. To sum it up, the starters and maincourses were very good but the dessert was ordinary. Therates in the restaurant are on the higher side and a vegetar-ian meal for two will cost about Rs. 500. The non-vegetarianfare sounded very appetizing too. All in all, it’s a restaurantto go to if you want to get rid of the bulge in your pocket andsee it appear in your tummy!

Drive tto - Sahib SSindh SSultan5th Floor, City Center Mall, Road No.1,

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34.Call aat - 040-666570000

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MetroMela user Amrita Sureshreviews Sahib Sindh Sultan restaurant.Amrita gets a voucher ofRs. 500 for her contribution.

ABOUT AAMRITA Amrita Suresh is a 23-year old post graduate inLiterature from CIEFL (Central Institute of Englishand Foreign Languages) and is currently pursuingher M Phil in English from Hyderabad CentralUniversity. A prolific writer, Amrita has won innu-merable prizes and awards for her poems and writ-ings all through her school and college. She haseven published a novel - When a Lawyer falls inLove…!!! - which is an account of a chubby lawgraduate, as he waddles through life and law textbooks, in his rather futile attempts at wooing hispretty Gujarati classmate.




Reiki experts in the city teachyou how to learn and healthrough a centuries old method

Reiki, which comes from two Japanese words (Rei and Ki),means Universal Life Force Energy. It is basically a hands-onhealing technique which uses the body’s inherent energy (theuniversal life force), the Ki, to heal various problems - be itrelated to the mind, body or soul. This healing procedure ismore than a couple of 1,000 years old. Though it’s not a sub-stitute for medical treatment, it is meant to complement thesame for a speedy recovery.

In this process, a Reiki practitioner transmits energy throughhis/her hands into the body of the receiver.

As Reiki flows through an unhealthyarea, it washes away any negative

thoughts or feelings lodged in theunconscious mind/body.

There are four levels to learning Reiki. The first levelteaches you self-healing and introduces you to the art ofhealing others through Reiki. The second level gives youtraining in distance healing. The other two levels are forthose who wish to take it up at the professional level or whowish to teach others. MetroMela traced some renownedexperts in Reiki who can heal as well as train you in this art.

Rohini KKhatri, H. No. 12, II Floor, Street No. 1, HimayatnagarTel – 09394844999A Grand Master, Rohini Khatri (www.rohinikhatri.com,

www.ciplus.in) practices and teaches Reiki. She has been inthis profession since 27 years and conducts Reiki workshopsglobally. Besides, she is the founder of CI PLUS (CosmicIntelligence) program, which is an extension of Reiki and isclaimed to be a comprehensive and advanced healing system.For healing, she has a minimum 40-day package with four per-sonal sittings and distance healing for the rest of the days.She also trains on one-on-basis or in a minimum group of 25.

Sowmya CChandramouli,The Holistic Healing Centre,103-20-4, 206, Gurupaadh, East Marredpally Tel – 040-27730224, 09849339125Sowmya Chandramouli ([email protected]) isamong the pioneers in Reiki in Andhra Pradesh.She claims to have trained around 8,000 people inIndia and abroad and teaches people from the ageof six years to those in their 80s. The first two lev-

els can be learnt within a timeframe of about20 hours here. Corporate workshops and

in-house seminars are also undertakenby her.

Inciyah KKhambati,Amazing Reiki Clinic, # 006, Innovation Residency, Near Sindi Colony,PG Road , Sec-badTel – 09989707860

A Grand Master, Inciyah (www.amazingreiki.com) specializesin relationship healing and includes counselling sessionsalong with her healing sessions. Depression, obesity and ail-ment related to bones are treated by her. The healing periodvaries from three to 21 days as per the intensity. You can alsolearn Reiki here.

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We entered Tutu Taneja's home withnimble feet. Not because we wereoverawed by the elegant lady's per-sona. But because we realized thatthe lady who lives life queen sizeloves dogs and has eight of them!Avoiding stepping on the tails of anyof them, we trotted up the staircaseinto a royal living area which speltclass with the huge paintings mount-ed on the white walls. These also, werealized, were Tutu's creations.

Tutu had an aristocratic background whatwith her late grandfather being theMaharaja of Jind in Punjab. During herearly years, Tutu traveled quite a bit andeven got a Diploma from the Royal DrawingSociety. "My teachers in school encouragedme a lot," she reminisces with a smile.

Time swept past and it was time for hermarriage. Tutu wanted her sareesdesigned in a certain way and shecould not find any store that couldmatch her needs. It was then that shedecided that she would print her owndesigns.

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Today, Tutu's daughter and sons areexpanding her business into newerterritories. In fact, her daughterSharmila now even creates her owndesigns. Tutu is happy that she isleaving a legacy behind.

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ARIES - The King of Wealth inyour Tarot predicts lot of richesfor you. The Tarot wants you todedicate and commit yourself towork. Love and relationships aregoing to be of prime concern thismonth. You and your partner will

reach a deeper mutual understanding. You will be able toassist each other more and work together honestly andsincerely.Your thirst for power will lead you to a fascinat-ing path. Be wary on April 18.Prosperity colors: Emerald, Green,YellowLucky numbers: 12, 21

TAURUS - Harmonious vibra-tions are going to flow throughyour relationship, encouraging youto listen to your sweetheart’sconcerns. Domestic responsibili-ties would double. April is a peri-od where health will be of prime

concern.Work would be neglected and the Tarot predictsthat you could miss an excellent business opportunity.However, do look forward to the last 10 days of April

when whatever you wish for is going to cometrue.Meditative colors: Shades of Blue.

Lucky numbers: 9, 18

GEMINI - April, as per myTarot, is going to be a peri-od of soaring high. Thisperiod is also going to bringtremendous changes in you.You are going to be onestep up on the ladder

towards your goal.You would be achieving your bestat work, constantly improving yourself and excelling.A team effort will prove fruitful. Expect some goodnews that could make you travel. Remain your mod-est self. An elderly person is going to help youtremendously.Lucky colors: Golden & Sunflower yellow.Lucky numbers: 1, 10

CANCER - The three of wandsin the Tarot will give you opportu-nities to travel overseas. Thiscould be work related.You wouldbe a great support to your child-hood pal. The month of April willbring you happiness and celebra-tions.The Tarot also predicts mar-

riage for some. It would also make you travel to yourhometown. Romance is in the air.Lucky colors: Grey, raspberry red,Lucky number: 2, 26

LEO - The Six of Swords in yourTarot portrays the freedom ofthought and the delight of discov-ery. This could also suggest a shiftof residence and move into anoth-er place.You could also start a newventure. Disappointments in love

could also lead to a break. Energize your home with lot ofpyramids and wear cream and white. Try to fill your heartonly with love and happiness. Stay away from the number 5.Lucky colors: Yellow, goldLucky numbers: 2, 3


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wonderful results her clients have achieved inareas like health, wealth and relationships are atestimony of her dedication. Inciyah uses a com-bination of Reiki, Crystals, Pyramids, Tarot, Astro-Numerology, Face reading, Aura Reading, andFeng Shui. Her tarot predictions include diagnosisof the problem as well as ways to overcome it. Heraim is to bring a smile on people’s faces andteach them how to live a happy, healthy, prosper-ous and harmonious life.


VIRGO - The tarot is not so posi-tive this month for Virgos. Be care-ful and don’t try any new invest-ments. Hard and focused work isgoing to bring you tremendousrewards. If you must begin some-thing, then go all the way, because if

you begin and quit, the unfinished business will always hauntyou.Always aim for the sun.Meditative colors: Silver, blue,Lucky number: 10, 15, 28

LIBRA - The card of Victory says itall. Expect and feel victorious thismonth and take up projects thatpose a challenge to you.The rose isbent by the wind and twisted bythorns; yet it has its heart turnedupwards and spreads joy and happi-

ness.This month, spread happiness.This beautiful month ofApril is going to bring you more love and luck.Sensuous colors: Peach, pink Lucky numbers: 2, 6

SCORPIO - The Sacrifice card inyour Tarot predicts that yourcareer is going well. The cards aresaying that you must put home andfamily life before your career aspi-rations.As a result, you will experi-ence a win-win situation. Your

finances for the month are entwined with your romanticinterests.Truth and fairness must be exercised on all sides.Your deepest wish will come true this month. Do not betoo possessive and learn to let go.Propitious colors: Golden, brownLucky numbers: 8, 13

SAGITTARIUS - Connected tosome sort of financial win comes amessenger with a strange message,but a pleasing one. Don’t be sur-prised if this month sees theSagittarian taking risks. That’s allpart of their nature — fiery brav-

ery and willingness to roll the proverbial dice and take thechance. Be careful to stay in touch with the joy of creation,it’s more important for success than an attachment to pos-sible material gain.This is a good period for students too.

Lucky colors: White, baby pink Lucky numbers: 7, 10

CAPRICORN - Changes areahead in the sector of work.Personal demands require that youput your career plans on hold for awhile.The changes in your person-al and work sectors will not beleaving you high or dry financially.A

mature male is holding the financial fort for you while youare involved in other more personal concerns.You will real-ize at the deepest level that time alone can sort out the sit-uation and there’s no rushing time. All that is required ofyou is to just ‘be there’ in a calm and tranquil state. Expecta long waiting financial deal to come through this month.Lucky colors: Sunflower, ochre yellowLucky number: 9, 12, 13

AQUARIUS - Something comesto you from your past in the way ofa material boon. This will havesome proceedings involving solici-tors or the executors of a will orbequest. This month sees youenjoying a victory earned. Many of

you will have undertaken a journey in order to anchor thisachievement. Others will find themselves in communicationwith faraway places to secure the win.The outcome of thisis growth.Lucky colors: Sky or turquoise blueLucky numbers: 1, 4

PISCES - A partnership opportu-nity comes your way this month.For those of you already with apartner, a new lease of emotionallife emerges bringing you closertogether. For those Pisceans a wishwill come true.Work and too much

stress can cause you to lose perspective.Therefore, it’s timeto delegate tasks and re-assess your goals. Success in thecurrent endeavor is yours, but it doesn’t have to be at yourphysical expense.You will reach a state of peace concerningthe decisions you’ve made. The last week of April is goingto be more rewarding and you shall be more giving andgenerous.Lucky colors: Violet, goldLucky numbers: 6, 12


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Dear Natasha,

Yet another action packed week ended in Mumbai - full of fun and frolic. It was a weekend of introspection toobecause it has made me realize many things. Like having money when none of your friends have any is as goodas not having any. I have also gathered many insights into the love life of south Indian men. And what I haveunearthed is most disheartening because comprehension of these truths will not change my status anytime soon;in spite if me being a virile, gallant, well-educated, good looking and sincere South Indian. Sigh!

Let me explain. The future of people like me is shot to hell as soon as parents bestow names that are anythingbut alluring. I cannot imagine a more foolproof way of making sure that the child remains single till classifiedadvertisements or that maternal uncle in San Francisco thinks otherwise. Name him “ParthasarathyVenkatachalapthy”. He will grow to be known as Partha. And before he knows, his smart, seductively namedNorthy classmates will start calling him Paratha. The result - No woman in her right mind will go anywherenear poor Parthasarathy.

Yes Natasha, nomenclature is the first nail in the coffin. In a kinder world they would just name the poor south-ern male child and throw him off the balcony. “Yes Appa we have named him Goundamani...” THUD. Lifewould have been harsh to him anyway.

Couple this with the other failures that have plagued our existence. In a disco while we can manage the medi-um hip shake with neck curls, once the Bhangra starts pumping we are as fluid as cement and gravel in a mixer.

And then the women love a man who digs pasta and fondue. But why do they not see the simple pleasures ofcurd rice and coconut chutney? When poor Senthilnathan opens his tiffin box in the office lunch room his femalecoworkers just disappear on seeing the tamarind rice and papads. They rematerialize around Bobby Singh whohas ordered for Pizza and Garlic bread.

Sociologically too the South Indian man is severely sidelined. An average stud of my origin stays in a housewith, on average, two grandparents, three sets of uncles and aunts, and over 10 children. Not the ideal atmos-phere for some intimacy, is it?

Alas, it does not end there. On the first night, as the stud sits on his bed finally within touching distance andwhispers his sweet desires into his wife’s delectable ear, she blushes, turns around and whispers back, “Butamma has said only on second Saturdays...”

Warm Regards,Ajith Kumar Bala Kirshana Pillai

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GATEAU…Gateau is basically the Frenchword for cake. It is multi-lay-ered and comes with variouskinds of fillings. Renu JJivanspecializes in different kindsof gateau – be it the sinfulchocolate kind or the fruityorange and pineapple one.She also makes lovely cheese-cakes, soufflés (seasonal vari-ety as well) and date and wal-nut cakes. Apart from that, shetakes party orders forItalian and Continental foodstarting from salads tobaked delicacies likelasagna. You could get intouch with her on 040-23357356 from 9 AAM –– 112 PPMand 33 PPM –– 55 PPM. Also makesure that you book your ordersat least 24 hours in advance.

Renu lives on Road no. 5 in BanjaraHills. You could reach the place by takinga right after Origins store and then thethird left. The second house in that lane(House No. 373; the one with the blackgate) is where sheresides.

BROWNIE…This chewy form of cake isusually made with choco-lates and nuts. Mamta inSecunderabad deals inthe eggless varieties ofthese scrumptious eats.The flavors include wal-nut, choco chip, roastedalmond and hazelnut. Shecan even provide these toyou as muffins. Warm

these up and have with vanilla icecream. You would then get the true fla-vor of cocoa in these brownies. Apart

from that, she also makessponge cakes with nuts andraisins and walnut and cinna-mon cakes. And if you wouldlike to gift some nice sweets todiabetics, she makes sugar-free ones too. You could get intouch with her on 040-27847734 or 09866007820.A 24–hour advance booking oforders is a must. You couldeven book these in weights ofhalf kilogram.

Mamta lives on PrenderghastRoad at Amar Apartments inFlat no. 207. Her apartmentbuilding is adjacent to a BaskinRobbins outlet.

CHOCOLATES…Don’t think of buying theusual branded chocolateswhen you have a special

occasion on the cards. Try somedairy-free ones. These are available atBelgique CChocolates outlet (the onlyone in the state). The varieties rangefrom truffles made with rum, hazelnutor even grape wine to nutty ones likethose made with peanuts and pista-chios. You could even try the ones with

fillings like butterscotchor strawberry. All thesecontain less sugar thanordinary ones. What’smore? You could pick upnice gift boxes for thesechocolates as well.MetroMela recommendsthe ones made with hand-made paper available in avariety of bright and fes-tive colors. Crystal boxesare available for thoseinterested in some moreindulgence.

Sweet

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Care for a slice?

Looking for sweetswith a personaltouch? Here’s adelicious list.

Crunchy chocolates


Belgique Chocolates is located on RoadNo. 1, Banjara Hills near MebazCorporate, opposite Vengal Rao Park.You could contact Gopal MMishra, themanager of this store on 040-23356194 or 09246549928 for bulkorders.

ALL TTHAT AAND MMORE…Chocolates, pastries, cakes, cookies,muffins and much more are all availableat Ofen. Here, they have some nicelypacked chocolates made from Belgianchocolate, sweet butter and cream. Thespecial flavors include the ones madefrom cashew, raisins, lemon and coffeeapart from mint. Sugar-free cakes arethere too, for the diet-conscious.

Ofen is located on Road No. 10, BanjaraHills and can be easily identified withthe wagon at its entrance. You could call040-223372205/ 22335 or09848041234 for more information.

Labonel PPatisserie, run by Mehnaz, alsohas a lot of baked delights. Cakes, souf-flés and other sinful treats are available

here. Death by Chocolate, Berry CrumbleTart and Plum Cakes are all worth trying.Labonel can be reached on 040-23358257, 009849010048. You coulddrop in as well on Road No. 10, BanjaraHills.

You could even try homemade cakesand chocolates made by Shipra. Sheallows you to taste and make yourchoice before buying. So do visit her atAOC Centre, West Marredpally or call heron 09391046862 to know more.

More chocolate-based desserts

Brownie with vanillascoop and nuts


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Home Style# 6-3-248/H/1, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Tel – 040- 2332712Rs. 399

Rs. 35each

Kashmir CarpetsRoad No 1, BanjaraHills,

Opp Music World, Hyderabad.Tel – 040- 23398978

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Home Style# 6-3-248/H/1,

Road No. 1, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

Tel – 040- 23327122

Rs. 3,900LAMP

FabindiaUma Enclave, Road No. 9, Banjara Hills,

Hyderabad.Tel – 23354526

Indian Treasures# 8-2-682/4/1,Road No 12,Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

Tel – 040- 64527740

BUDDHA HEAD

Rs. 6,100

BRASS FLOWER VASE

Kashmir CarpetsRoad No. 1,

Opp Music World,Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

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ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES

Name

Bajaj Electronics# 6-1-91/5,, Lakdi-Ka-Pul,NearTelephone Bhavan, Hyderabad-04

BoseShop No. 2 & 3,V.V’s VintageBoulevard, Upper Ground Floor,H.No. 6-3-1093,Raj BhavanRoad,Somajiguda,Near SpencerSuper Market,Hyderabad-82

Digital Shoppy# 8-3-1085/D, Dega Towers,RajBhavan Road,Somajiguda,Near HPService Centre,Hyderabad-82

Next# 1-10-9/2, Begumpet, Opp. IndianAirlines Cargo, Hyderabad-16

PCH e Zone# 6-3-648, Somajiguda,Beside RTO Office, Hyderabad-82

Samsung Digital Home# 6-3-190/1, Khanchand Towers,Road No. 1, Banjara Hills,Near Taj Banjara, Hyderabad-34

Shah’s ElectronicsShop No. 4-2-16, RP Road,Opp Best Buy Electronics,Secunderabad -03

Sony WorldLV Prasad Marg, Road No. 2,Banjara Hills, Adjacent toGymkhana Club, Hyderabad-34

Sound & VisionBabukhan Mall, Somajiguda, OppKalanikethan, Hyderabad-82

Tirumala Music Center# 1-10-1, Begumpet, Near AirportFlyover, Near B&C, Hyderabad-16

Phone

23242512

23323097

66619292

9848852209

23374045

23441555

23461946

66785533

65909693

27766444

Listings

FURNITURE

Name

@home# 6-3-249/6/1,Aztec Towers,Road No. 1, Banjara Hills,Opp City Center, Hyderabad-34

AlqoveNagarjuna Circle,Road No. 3,Banjara Hills, Next to ChutneysRestaurant, Hyderabad-34

Best BuyPlot No. 542, Road No. 12,Banjara Hills, Near KanakadurgaTemple, Hyderabad-34

Carigari# 10-1-17, Dana Chambers,Masab Tank, Opp. JNTU,Hyderabad-34

Furniture WorldRoad No. 3, Banjara Hills,Near Chutneys Restaurant,Hyderabad-34

Furniturewalla# 8-2-682, Laxmi Cyber Centre,Road No. 12, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-34

Home Style# 6-3-248/H/1, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Opp. Music World,Hyderabad-34

Inhabit# 8-2-602/C, Road No. 10,Banjara Hills,Above The BombayStore, Hyderabad-34

Inner Space# 686,Road No. 12,BanjaraHills,Opp. Kanaka Durga Temple,Hyderabad-34

Khazana# 1263, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills,Near Food World, Hyderabad-33

Phone

23316015

23358581

65976630

30628610

23353708

23397514

23327122

23358223

23324546

23541106

BOOKS & STATIONERY

Name

Book Selection Centre# 1-7-281,Tirumala CommercialComplex, SDRoad, Sec.bad-03

Cambridge Press# 3-5-874/6/4, Street No. 5,Hyderguda, Near Apollo Hospital,Hyderabad-29

Himalaya Book World# 6-3-354/1,Shop No.A & B,Stellar Sphinx, Next to PetrolPump, Punjagutta, Hyderabad-04

Odyssey# 6-3-713, Emerald House,Amrutha Hills, Next to Tanishq,Punjagutta,Hyderabad-82

Oxford University Press# 8-2-577, First Floor,Road No. 7,Above Syndicate Bank,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

SaptaparniPlot No. 21, Road No. 8,BanjaraHills, Besides Kalpa School,Hyderabad-34

The Bookpoint# 3-6-752, Near NarayanagudaFlyover, Himayatnagar, Hyd-29

CrosswordShop No. 101 to 108, City Center,Junction of Road No. 1 & 10,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

CrosswordGround level, Shoppers’ Stop,Street No. 3,Begumpet,AtShoppers’ Stop, Hyderabad-16

WaldenTrendset Towers,Road No.2,Banjara Hills,Beside LV PrasadEye Institute, Hyderabad-34

Phone

27843221

23244458

23355968

23414801

23356425

66667707

27665094

66131201

27761080

23551613

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...Shopping, Food & EntertainmentGIFTS

Name

Archies Gallery# 8-2-269/A, Road No. 2,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

Earth BazaarPadmalaya Studios,Road No.78,Jubilee Hills,,Hyderabad-33

Ferns ‘N’ Petals# 117, Road No. 2,Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-34

LepakshiHasthakala Bhavan, Musheerabad,Opp.Telephone Exchange,Hyderabad-20

Odyssey# 6-3-713,Emerald House,Amrutha Hills, Punjagutta,Hyderabad-82

Passionate CollectionsPestoji Enclave, Himayatnagar,Opp.Telugu Academy, Hyderabad-29

Season’s# 6-3-1219/A, Shop No. 4, Sai BabaEstates, Umanagar, Begumpet,Lane Adjacent to Lifestyle,Hyderabad-16

Shangrila Florist# 1, Journalists Colony, Road No. 3,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

Su:ritiSecond Floor, Osman Plaza (TheLoft Building),Road No. 1,BanjaraHills, Nagarjuna Circle, Hyd-34

Maazaa’sM-11, Sarada Apartments-2,Ranga Raju Lane, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Opp. Barista Coffee,Hyderabad-34

Phone

23541014

65528285

23540123

27668178

23414801

23220376

23417110

23358714

66757575

32912929

HOME DECOR

Name

Alankritha Art GalleryPlot No. 72, Residence Inn,AmarCooperative Society, Kavuri Hills,Lane Opp. Madhapur PoliceStation, Hyderabad-33

AtmospherePlot No. 241, Road No. 36,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-33

Creative BeeRoad No. 4, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad -34

Evolution# 6-3-883/1, Punjagutta,Hyderabad-82

Exotic Carpets# 6-3-381, First Floor, PunjaguttaCrossroads, Road No. 1, BanjaraHills,Adjacent to Petrol Bunk,Hyderabad-82

Gangotri Abids, Opp. St. George’s GrammarSchool, Hyderabad-01

Gurjari# 5-9-22, Sarovar Complex,Secretariat Road, Above TheBritish Council Library, Hyd-63

Home ‘a’ fairSurya Arcade, Begumpet, LaneOpp. Pantaloons, Hyderabad-16

Home Style# 6-3-248/H/1, Road No. 1, BanjaraHills,Opp. Music World,Hyderabad-34

Kashmir CarpetsRoad No. 1, Banjara Hills,Opp.Music World, Hyderabad-34

Phone

23113709

23550219

23353292

23552843

65504057

23202308

23240149

27761111

23327122

23398978

MALLS & SUPER MARKETS

Name

Magna HypermarketRoad No. 12,Banjara Hills, Hyd-34

MPM MallNear GPO,Abids,Hyderabad-01

Q-martRoad No. 2, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-34

Spencer’s GiantPlot No. 222,Bakaram Road,Musheerabad, Opp. Usha MayuriTheatre, Hyderabad-20

Hyderabad CentralPunjagutta,At PunjaguttaCrossroads,Hyderabad-73

Lifestyle# 6-3-1192, My Home Tycoon,Kundan Bagh, Begumpet,Beside White House Building,Hyderabad-16

Shoppers’ StopJaya Towers,Street No. 3,Begumpet, Hyderabad-16

Food BazaarLower Ground Floor, City Center,Junction of Road No. 1 & 10,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

City CenterJunction of Road No. 1 & 10,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

Pure O NaturalJR Towers, Road No. 2,BanjaraHills,Opp. LV Prasad Eye Institute,Hyderabad-34

Phone

23420990

66786789

30222211

27632694

66430000

23410013

27761080

66135621

66611888

65765499


Listings

MEN’S CLOTHING

Name

Hyderabad CentralPunjagutta,At PunjaguttaCrossroads,Hyderabad-73

Lifestyle # 6-3-1192, My Home Tycoon,Kundanbagh, Begumpet,BesideWhite House Building, Hyd-16

Shoppers’ StopJaya Towers,Street No. 3,Begumpet, Hyderabad-16

Kalanjali# 5-10-194,Hill Fort Road,Saifabad, Opp Police ControlRoom, Hyderabad-04

Fabindia Uma Enclave,Road No. 9,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

The Bombay StoreRoad No. 10,Banjara Hills, NearOur Place,Hyderabad-34

Westside5-8-62, Khan Lateef Khan Estate,Fateh Maidan Road, Nampally, Opp.L.B. Stadium, Hyderabad-01

Tommy HilfigerRoad No. 2,Banjara Hills,opp. LV Prasad Hospital,Hyderabad-34

Allen SollyAmit Plaza, Somajiguda,Opp.Amrutha Mall, Hyderabad-82

Arrow# 6-3-885/7/B,A. S.Abdul Khader,Somajiguda, Hyderabad-82

Phone

66430000

23410013

27761080

23231147

23354526

65996666

66666001

65533535

66621040

66621094


...Shopping, Food & EntertainmentPUBS / CLUBS

Name

10 Downing StreetGround Floor, My Home Tycoon,Begumpet,Hyderabad-16

99 MegahertzFifth Floor, Prajay CorporateHouse, Begumpet, Opp Shoppers’Stop, Hyderabad-16

AhalaTaj Krishna, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

BlockbusterTaj Tristar, SD Road, Sec.bad-03

Bottles & ChimneyBegumpet, Near Tirumala MusicCenter, Hyderabad-16

Chequered Flag# 5-115, Mohan ReddyCommercial Complex,Medchal Road, Kompally,Hyderabad-14

EnigmaaHotel Minerva Grand,SD Road, Secunderabad-03

Escape# 7-1-26, Hotel Green Park,Greenlands, Begumpet,Hyderabad-16

Fifth Element Fortune Katriya Hotel,Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda,Hyderabad-82

LevelThe Central Court Hotel,Lakdi-Ka-Pul, Near HDFC Bank,Hyderabad-04

Phone

66620015

66329999

66662323

27818989

27762368

8418-232752

66117373

23757575

23325678

23232323

RESTAURANTS

Name

Yo! China# 6/3/448,1st floor, Punjagutta,Above CEAT Showroom,Hyderabad-82

Almond HouseLingapur Buildings, Himayatnagar,Hyderabad-029

Angeethi# 701 & 703, Seventh Floor,Reliance Classic, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Near Care Hospital,Above Barista, Hyderabad-34

Bakers Inn# 23,Amrutha Mall, Somajiguda,Hyderabad-82

Blue FoxHotel Minerva Grand, SD Road,Behind CMR Silks & Jewellery,Secunderabad-03

Cafe Coffee DayGround Floor, G.S. Chamber,Nagarjuna Circle, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-34

Cafe Coffee DayHitec City, Madhapur,Hyderabad-81

Cafe OdysseyEmerald House,Amrutha Hills,Punjagutta, Hyderabad-82

Chinese PavilionRoad No.1,Banjara Hills,Opp.Vengala Rao Park, Hyderabad-34

ChutneysShilpa Arcade, Road No. 3, BanjaraHills, Near Andhra JyothiOffice,Hyderabad-34

Phone

66415555

23221475

66255550

66617700

66117373

66614077

65884584

23416499

66785680

23350569



Listings...Shopping, Food & Entertainment ...Health & Wellness

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

Name

Kalanjali# 5-10-194,Hill Fort Road,Saifabad,Opp Police ControlRoom, Hyderabad-04

Shoppers’ StopJaya Towers, Street No. 3,Begumpet, Hyderabad-16

Hyderabad CentralPunjagutta,At PunjaguttaCrossroads, Hyderabad-73

Lifestyle# 6-3-1192, My Home Tycoon,Kundan Bagh, Begumpet, BesideWhite House Building,Hyderabad-16

FabindiaUma Enclave, Road No. 9,Banjara Hills,, Hyderabad-34

Meena Bazar ExtensionG2,Roxanna Mall, Begumpet,Opp. Lifestyle, Hyderabad-18

The Bombay StoreRoad No. 10,Banjara Hills,Near Our Place,Hyderabad-34

Tommy HilfigerRoad No. 2, Banjara Hills,Opp. LV Prasad Eye Institute,Hyderabad-34

Westside# 5-8-62, Khan Lateef Khan Estate,Fateh Maidan Road, Nampally,Opp. L.B. Stadium, Hyderabad-01

Allen SollyAmit Plaza, Somajiguda, Opp.Amrutha Mall, Hyderabad-82

Phone

23231147

27761080

66430000

23410013

23354526

66621212

65996666

65533535

66666001

66621040

THEATRES

Name

Anand# 156 & 159,Begumpet Police Line,SP Road, Opp.Wesley BoysCollege, Secunderabad-03

DeviRTC Crossroads,Chikkadpally, Hyderabad-20

HitechMadhapur,Near Reliance Tower,Hyderabad-81

Odeon DeluxeRTC Crossroads,Chikkadpally, OppSudharshan 70mm, Hyderabad-20

Prasads MultiplexLIC Division P.O., Necklace Road,Off. NTR Gardens, Hyderabad-63

PVR CinemasFifth Floor, Hyderabad Central,Punjagutta,At PunjaguttaCrossroads, Hyderabad-82

Ramakrishna# 4-1-825/47,Abids,Near GPO,Hyderabad-01

SandhyaRTC Crossroads, Chikkadpally,Opp. Bawarchi Restauran,Hyderabad-20

Sangeet# 23, SD Road,Near St.Ann’s School,Secunderabad-03

Santosh# 5-8-544,Abids,Opp FD Khan & Co ,Hyderabad - 01

Phone

27906405

27637811

65883337

27668885

23448989

66621115

24741699

27617928

27703864

23201991

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Name

Addlife1st Avenue, Road No. 14,Banjara Hills,Near Indo AmericanCancer Hospital, Hyderabad-34

Arogya Kerala# 101, Reliable Residency,Road No. 12,Banjara Hills,BehindFamilia Hospital, Hyderabad-34

Ayur CarePlot No. 6,MLA Colony,Banjara Hills, Behind KBR Park,Hyderabad-34

Dr. Batra’s# 8-2-120/ 77/ 3,Road No. 2,Banjara Hills, Near T.D.P. Office,Hyderabad-37

HerbalifeBegumpet, Lane Opp. Shoppers’Stop, Hyderabad-16

Kerala AyusPlot No. 226, Film Nagar,Road No. 78, Jubilee Hills,Hyderabad-33

The Kerala Ayurvedic Care# 3-6-101/1, Green GateApartment, Basheerbagh,Near Skyline Theatre,Hyderabad-01

SanjeeviniStreet No. 16,Himayatnagar,Hyderabad-29

AyushPlot No. 32,Road No. 5,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-33

Ayush# 8-2-598/A/15(471),Road No. 10, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-82

Phone

23541007

23396860

23321395

66830000

65647735

23551922

66101140

65504229

23550536

66758844


Name

All Saints’ High School# 5-9-504, Gunfoundry, Abids,Hyderabad-01

BVB Public School# 8-2-293/82/J3,Road No. 71,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-33

Delhi Public SchoolSurvey No. 74,Khajaguda Village,Golkonda Post, Hyderabad-08

DRS International SchoolSurvey No. 523, Dhoolapally,Medchal Mandal, Opp.ApparelPark, Hyderabad-14

Hyderabad Public School# 1-11-87, Begumpet,Hyderabad-16

Intl. School of Hyderabad# 6-3-346, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

Kendriya VidyalayaPicket, Opp. Secunderabad Club,Secunderabad-03

Little Flower SchoolChirag Ali Lane, Abids,Hyderabad -01

Meridian SchoolRoad No. 7, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-34

OakridgeKhajaguda, On NanakramgudaRoad, Golkonda P.O., Cyberabad,Hyderabad-08

Phone

23235153

23544934

23006204

23792123

27761546

23351110

27844964

23202350

23355087

25502460

SCHOOLS


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DOCTORS/ HOSPITALS

Name

Apollo HospitalJubilee Hills,Hyderabad-33

Care HospitalRoad No. 1,Banjara Hills,,Hyderabad-34

Fernandez Hospital# 4-1-1230,Bogulkunta,Putlibowli,Abids, Hyderabad-01

Gandhi HospitalMusheerabad,Hyderabad-20

Global HospitalLakdi-Ka-Pul,Hyderabad-04

Indo American InstituteRoad No. 14, Banjara Hills,Opp. KBR Park, Hyderabad-34

Govt. E.N.T HospitalSultan Bazar,Koti, Hyderabad-01

Image Hospitals# 8-3-903/F/12&13,Image House,Ameerpet, Hyderabad-16

Kamineni HospitalsLB Nagar,Hyderabad-68

Kamineni Wockhardt# 4-1-1227,King KotiRoad,Abids,,Hyderabad-01

Phone

23607777

66668888

24756997

27510053

23244444

23551235

24742329

23750000

24022272

24763001

GYMS/ SPAS

Name

Dinaz’s - A Fitness Studio # 139/A, MLA Colony, Road No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

EstII Floor, Bhaskar Plaza, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Beside Care Hospital,Hyderabad-34

FitbuzzBegumpet, Lane Opp. Shoppers’Stop, Hyderabad,-16

GolkondaSagar Mahal Complex, Gandipet,Opp Osmansagar Lake,Hyderabad-75

Helios# 814,Road No. 41, Jubilee Hills,Near Peddammathalli Temple,Hyderabad -33

La belleRoad No. 12, Banjara Hills, NearICICI Bank, Hyderabad-34

Latitudes Pro# 469, Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills,Opp. More Supermarket,Hyderabad-33

OxygenSecond Floor, Sujap Plaza,Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, NearTrinethra Super Market,Hyderabad-33

Pacific# 237,Road No. 36,Jubilee Hills,Near Food World, Hyderabad-33

TalwalkarsAccent Towers, Ground Floor,Road No. 10, Banjara Hills,Opp. HSBC, Hyderabad-34

Phone

23314607

66826336

66266665

24193000

23541467

64525444

23554800

65150777

23557575

23355812


KIDS’ SHOPPING

Name

Babies Wonderland8-2-630, RMK Plaza, Road No.1&12 junction, Banjara Hills,Near Pizza Hut, Hyderabad-34

Catmoss# 6-3-349/24/1, Nagarjuna Circle,Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Next toMidway’s Bakery, Hyderabad-34

D ‘N’ KB-3, 1st Floor, Mellennium Square,Road No.1, Banjara Hills,Next to Chutneys Restaurant,Hyderabad-34

Dayal’sMoosa Building,Tilak Road,Abids,Near Meena Bazar,Hyderabad-01

Gini & JonyMalgi No. 302 & 303,Dwarkapuri Colony, Road No.1,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

Just Born# 6-3-1085,Raj Bhavan Road,Somajiguda, Next to Ohri’s Jiva,Hyderabad-82

Kids ZoneShop No. 211,Babu Khan Mall,Somajiguda,Opp Kalanikethan,Hyderabad-82

Little LeaguePlot No. 3, # 8-2-334,Road No. 3,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34

Mom ‘N’ Me# 3-6-151 & 153,GS Towers,Himayatnagar,Above Planet Music,Hyderabad-29

Mother ‘n’ ChildShop No. 1 & 2, Devaki Chambers,# 1-7-74 to 79, SD Road,Beside Satyam Computers,Secunderabad-03

Phone

23393885

66774866

23353002

24752275

66104231

23397770

39109000

66688936

66566366

27843991


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EXTRACURRICULAR

Name

ChitralekhanamSrinagar Colony, Beside AndhraBank, Hyderabad-73

Dolce Music InstituteDM Estate, 2nd Floor,Flat No. 1, Street No. 8,Himayatnagar, Beside HorwardPublic School, Hyderabad-29

Philip’s SchoolPlot No. 121A, Road No. 11,Jubilee Hills, Lane Next to SuperSpeciality Dental Hospital,Hyderabad-33

SaptaparniPlot No. 21, Road No. 8,Banjara Hills, Besides Kalpa School,Hyderabad-34

Shiamak Davar’s# 503, Shreya Mansion,Raj BhavanRoad, Somajiguda, Next Lane toHotel Fortune Katriya,Hyd-82

Steps - Studio for DanzSixth Floor, Khanchand Towers,Road No. 1, Banjara Hills,Opp Taj Banjara, Hyderabad-34

Orange # 310,3rd Floor, Babukhan Mall,Somajiguda,Opp Kalanikethan,Hyderabad- 82

SiriMLA Colony, Road No. 12,Banjara Hills, Near Lotus Pond,Hyderabad-34

Musee MusicalShop No. 7 & 8,Ground Floor,Babukhan Mall,Somajiguda,Opp Kalanikethan,Hyderabad-16

Global Art IndiaPlot No. 44, P & T Colony,Vikrampuri, Lane Opp KFC,Secunderabad-09

Phone

66631699

65504606

64507599

66667707

65979630

66681230

9246546079

9949887211

27811674

9391000451

KIDS’ HEALTH

Name

Lotus Children’s Hospital# 6-2-29, Lakdi-Ka-Pul,Next to Mahavir Motors,Hyderabad-04

Rainbow Children’s Hospital# 22, Road No. 4, Banjara Hills,Lane Beside City Center,Hyderabad-34

Innova# 12-5-30,White House,Tarnaka,Opp. St.Ann’s School, Sec.bad-17

Krishna HospitalNiloufer Road, Lakdi-ka-pul,Opp.Hanuman Temple,Hyderabad-04

Basant Sawhney Hospital# 253,Nehru Nagar, Road No. 11,West Marredpally,Near Deccan Club, Secunderabad-03

Hope Children’s Hospital# 5-9-24/81,,Lake Hill Road,Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-63

Medi Kid Hospital# 6-3-778/44, Durganagar Colony,Ameerpet, Opp Gold Spot Lane,Hyderabad-16

Children’s ClinicSubhodaya Apartments,Boggulkunta,Abids, NearFernandez Hospital, Hyderabad-01

Dr. NC Mathur# 5-9-194/3, Chirag AliLane,Abids,Lane Opp toChermas,Hyderabad-01

Paramitha# 3-8, Chaitanyapuri X Roads,Dilsukhnagar, Near Chaitanya JrCollege, Hyderabad-60

Phone

40404444

23397699

27007272

66838383

27801765

23223792

23408763

24754522

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Type MM DDEAL OON and send to 9845665544

Now you can get Deal Alerts and be an Informed Shopper!

To customize the category (Women’s Clothing, Men’s Clothing etc)

of Deal Alert, log on to MetroMela.com

If you wish to turn this feature off Type MM DDEAL OOFF and send to 9845665544

Deal Alert

MetroMela bringsyou the best dealsto your mobile!

All yyou nneed tto ddo iis tturn iit oon!

*MetroMela feature

Wanna know which shop has what

discount for you?

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