"Nina Davuluri"
Publisher's Message, Fall 2013
Micro Innovation With Macro Effects I’m not one for labels and judgment by any means, as I believe that every perspective has validity by default of being an opinion someone procured either through first- or second-hand experience. In my book, experience is the greatest and most powerful validator of them all. Now don’t get me wrong, as I’m not condoning obvious foundless and destruction-based diatrib
Open Chest Interview with Nina Davuluri
Reigning Miss America Nina Davuluri Conquers the American Dream! I’ve experienced just about everything over the years, but holding press for a cover story switch-out at the eleventh hour is not one of them. Until this issue that is, when, on September 21st, 2013, Miss America crowned its first South Asian beauty queen, warranting a stop-the-press moment. We all saw how New Yorker Nina Davuluri, the all-American Indi
Thoughts from the Editor-In-Chief, Fall 2013
A story told, stitch by stitch When I travel, I make it a point to do two things: a) visit a local vintage or consignment store, and b) purchase a fashion item by a local designer. My wardrobe is filled with gems from vibrant vintage stores, local artisan stalls, bustling markets and select designer studios of the world. My finds include a vintage silk cheongsam gown from San Francisco, a distressed treated handbag from To
Power Tools
This season is the time for smooth locks and sleek styles. We’re showing you how to get major volume with a blow-dryer, master your flat iron, update wavy styles and get bouncy curls with the latest heat styling tools. Pump up the Volume The secret to a blow-out with lots of body and flowing arcs is taking your time and not rushing the process. It also helps to use a dryer with multiple heat and cool setting options
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Winter Food Watch-Outs
Many of us skip the produce aisle and butcher counter to stock up on canned or boxed food for the winter — all in an attempt to hibernate during the long, cold months ahead. But a lot of these prepackaged foods contain chemicals that shouldn’t ever enter your body. Read nutrition labels ...
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Winter Workout!
Don’t let the cold weather give you the fitness chills. This is the perfect time to really break out of the predictable gym scene and take advantage of the myriad of outdoor activities that are not only fantastic fat burners, but also light on the wallet! Fitness has seasons too. Ac ...
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Skin Rejuvenation
WAYS TO FRESHEN YOUR LOOK. Skin rejuvenation means different things to different people. However, in general, most associate it with a one-time procedure that results in smoother, fresher, more youthful skin or a “less tired” appearance. There are many options whe ...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Affairs, separation and starting over. In the beginning, when we’re falling in love, it can be easy to ignore some of those thoughts that creep up, like: Will he leave me for someone else? Q: I’ve been seeing an amazing man, Anand, for the past month. Ev ...
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Hats Off to Shilpa Chavan
India’s internationally acclaimed milliner talks about her journey to fame. Of the many hats Shilpa Chavan wears, her career as a milliner is the most unique. As a little girl, she often browsed the slides of My Fair Lady through her View-Master and admired the hats Audrey ...
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Emotional Intelligence
Emotional quotient for your health. Being emotionally intelligent and striving to keep your brain healthy can make for a better life. Having a high emotional quotient (EQ) can offer significant health benefits, and unlike the standard intelligence quotient (IQ) tests where that number is ...
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A Teachable Moment or a Tourist Trap?
The good, the bad and the ugly of slum tourism. From the Bronx to Bombay and South America to South Africa, visitors are teeming to watch how the other half lives. Slums in India, townships in South Africa and favelas (shanty towns) in Brazil have become go-to destinations for travellers ...
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A New Light
R&B star Jay Sean is moving away from Indian fusion toward a more soulful sound, but that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten where he came from. Jay Sean, a pioneer of the Indian-R&B fusion scene in the United Kingdom, rose to worldwide fame in 2008 when his debut single &ldq ...
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Simple & Scrumptious
The upcoming season is full of South Asian celebrations. Try these delicious recipes to make your holiday meals really special. Chingri Malai Curry for Durga Puja ...
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ANOKHI’s Annual Holiday Gift Guide
Our Holiday Gift Guide is here to get you ready for the 2013 holiday season. We have pages filled with the hottest, most delectable gifts — from shiny baubles and sleek gadgets to fabulous clothes and great finds for the kids — so you’re sure to find that perfect gift fo ...
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Innovation Redefined: The Aakash Story
How a company founded in Canada created a tablet computer that could change India’s future. In the world of consumer electronics, the word “innovative” comes up a lot. It’s used by manufacturers and the press to describe the hottest new televisions, tablets and sma ...
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