Stay Spirited!

Stay Spirited!

Ranson Carvalho, Mixologist and Partner at Bar Square WSET Spirits Level 2 certified is a sight to behold when he’s behind the bar. Partner of Bar Square Academy of Bartending, Bangalore, he started his career as a DJ. Ranson has played in some on the best club in India before heading to Dubai. After professionally pursuing his dream for 10 years both national and internationally, he made the big switch to bartending in 2008, by joining Bar Square in 2008, with his brother Rohan Carvalho. He gradually moved up the ranks to be one of the partners of the organisation. Ranson has successfully completed L2 award in Spirits from wine and Spirits educational trust of London. He now specialises in beverage training at Bar Square and also to his credit has conducted various workshop on cocktails training. He has been in the jury panel for cocktail completion for Belvedere Vodka, food and hospitality cocktail competition, besides many more. With more than 50 blogs to his credit, he has managed to break in to the top 40 in bartending blog on the web. Ranson is a charismatic bartender and beverage trainer, who still continues to pursue his passion in bartending. Ranson has Bartended as a Guest Mixologist at some of the top-notch events like Lexus car India launch at JW Marriott, Grey Goose at ITC Gardenia, Bacardi at Oberoi, Bombay Sapphire at Sheraton Grand, Beef Eater Gin at Leela Palace, Absolute Vodka at Hyatt Chennai, Chivas Regal at ITC, Black label at Leela Palace, Elyx vodka at Fisherman’s Wharf and many mothers. He has held Cocktail workshops and made innovative cocktails at Ted X Consumer session, Investment bankers meet, Homelane, IT team bonding sessions, Hoegaarden beer cocktail workshops and more. Ranson has also represented many top liquor brands as an ace Mixologist across the world. He has been invited to be a bartender at events like Sunburn, IPL, Metallica, Bombay Derby,  DNA events, besides many Indian weddings. He has been on the jury panel of Food and Hospitality Mixology Competition Bangalore, Belvedere Vodka Bangalore Qualifying and Finals and others. As part of Bar Square, he has done bar consulting and menu designing for TOT, jubilee hills, Hyderabad, 1522 Koramangala, 1522 Marathahalli, 1522 New Bel Road, Just BLR, Brigade road, Foxtrot, Marathahalli and Foxtrot, Koramangala, The Colony Gastro pub: HSR layout, Bangalore, Bare Bones, Indira Nagar, Bangalore, Tilt 2102, St Marks road, Bangalore, Chavadi, Bannerghatta road, Bangalore, The Paul Hotel, Bangalore, Glow, Hotel harbour view, Kochi, Zeus bar, Bangalore, Soneva Fushi, Maldives, besides many others. Ranson has also conducted many consumer cocktail training sessions at Bar Square and has trained more than 200 bartenders in the last 10 years. Ranson shares some cool whisky cocktail recipes with thestyle.world, that will come handy during these times of lockdown when you’re not able to go out and hit the bar Stay Spirited! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syBBt4qjbm0

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 In-house Entertainment with SOCIAL Indoors

In-house Entertainment with SOCIAL Indoors

Live Music Series by SOCIAL called #SOCIAL Indoors is back. Catch a live music series featuring renowned homegrown artists straight from their homes to your homes. Catch Dhruv Visvanath, Zarir Warden (ONEmpire), Komorebi and Shashwat Bulusu this Thursday through Sunday, LIVE on @socialoffline’s Facebook and Instagram page from 5 to 5:30 PM. While the world is self-isolating, SOCIAL is ensuring that the entertainment doesn’t stop! After a stellar Week 1 of #SOCIALIndoors, featuring the likes of Ankur Tiwari, Aditi Ramesh, Raghav Meattle & Tejas Menon, they’re back with a specially curated bunch of Indie musicians for Week 2. The following artists will be will be going LIVE for #SOCIALIndoors from 5 to 5:30 PM on SocialOffline’s Facebook and Instagram page @socialoffline. Starting off, Thursday, April 02, 2020 will feature an accomplished singer-songwriter from New Delhi, Dhruv Visvanath from 5 to 5:30 PM. Zarir Warden of ONEmpire will be live on Friday, April 03, 3030 from 5 to 5:30 PM. Come Saturday, April 04, 2020, #SOCIALIndoors will feature Komorebi – Tarana Marwah who is a pianist, composer, singer, and choir practitioner in New Delhi’s music circuit live from 5 to 5:30 PM. To end the week on a high-note, Shashwat Bulusu will be seen jamming for #SOCIALIndoors on Sunday, April 05, 2020, from 5 to 5:30 PM. Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/SocialOffline/Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/socialoffline/ Without the hassle of any online tickets or paywalls, #SOCIALIndoors, is here to bring artists to the platform free of cost, bringing a sense of community listening in a newfound way! Join in for some good ol’ community listening in a brand-new way. Stay safe, stay #SOCIALIndoors In-house Entertainment with SOCIAL Indoors

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 Spring Summer 2020 Fashion Trends

Spring Summer 2020 Fashion Trends

This Spring Summer 2020, designers have paid tribute to nature…right from Pantone announcing the colour of the year as Classic Blue, a deep shade of blue inspired by the dusk of sky to the serene waters. A colour which is loved by everyone, to the prints and embroidery seen on the runway, all were an ode to nature. Major colour trends this spring summer 2020, according to award-winning designer, RESHMA KUNHI are:- CLASSIC BLUE- A boundless blue. SAFFRON- Inspired by our very own haldi (turmeric). BISCAY GREEN- Aqua shade inspired by cleansing water. CHIVE- Inspired by forest green. FADED DENIM- Think about our faded blue denims. NEON- Inspired by all our colourful highlighters pink, green and orange. CINNAMON- Nature inspired cinnamon stick. FLAME SCARLET- Burning bright fire flames. GRAPE COMPUTE- Mellow and purple shades. The Prints and Embroidery to incorporate in your wardrobe this 2020 are… Think of stripes, checks, tie and dye, exotic flowers, palm leaves, forest, jungle prints, seaside prints and the evergreen Kalamkari prints. Major Style Trends this Sprint Summer are:- Here are some cool styles and trends from the SS2020 which one can incorporate easily in their wardrobe. HOT PANTS, BERMUDAS- Shorts can never go out of trend in summer, this season hot pants and bermudas are your best bet. DETAILED SLEEVES- Detailing on sleeves is a major trend to incorporate in your outfit this summer, be it western or Indian, think of ruffles, bishop, bell, peasant, princess sleeves, voluminous sleeves and even full sleeves are trending. KURTIS HAVE TAKEN A MODERN TWIST- Layered Kurtis are haute this season, cowl style Kurti and even ruched side detailing Kurti, and front waist tie up Kurtis are in fashion. TIER DETAILING- Light tiers that offer volume and drama to your outfit are major trend this season, incorporate this detailing on skirts, lehengas, sahara, sleeves, tops, dresses, gowns. MODERN FOLKFLORE- Boho maxi dresses, gathered tops, patchwork dresses inspired by bohemian prints. BRA WORN AS OUTERWEAR- Flaunt your body, bra can be worn as outerwear in crochet, trendy prints, lycra or spandex and you can team these bralettes with high waist pants or skirts. VESTE- This style is borrowed from menswear. WRAP TIE UPS- Wrap around dresses, tops or angrakhas in short and long. DISCO COLLAR- Big huge collars in contrast or with detailing. CHUNKY BOOTS- Boots worn with your gathered dresses or shorts. FEATHERS- Light as feather volume dresses, feather on sleeves, hemline. HEMLINE DETAILING WITH RUFFLE OR GATHERS- Hemline of skirts, sarees, dresses, blouses with ruffle and gather detailing. CLINCHED WAIST- Waist clinched with a drawstring in sportswear, dresses or tops. POLKA – Polkas have never been out of fashion, polka dresses tops, legging, tank tops think about big polka dots this season. LADYLIKE DRESSING- Iconic styles inspired from retro and dramatic silhouette. NEON DETAILING- Vibrant neon colours are best teamed with black, white, nude and tan. [envira-gallery id=”8665″] Spring Summer 2020 Fashion Trends

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 Idli with a Twist on World Idli Day

Idli with a Twist on World Idli Day

On World Idli Day today, The Byke Hospitality Ltd, shares recipes of Charcoal and Strawberry Idli Strawberry Idli Ingredients 1kg idli rawa 300gm urad dal 5 table spoon crushed strawberries Salt Method Soak Idli rawa and urad dal for 3 hours Grind the soaked urad dal Mix well the idli rawa and grinded urad dal. Add more water as needed and whisk them well. Add salt as per taste Keep for fermentation for 5 hours Later add strawberry crush and mix well. Check the salt. Add salt, if required. Grease the idli stand with oil and take a ladle of batter and fill the idli mould. Add ½ cup of water in the idli steamer and let it boil. Put the idli stand inside and close the lid. Let the steam build for 8-10 minutes. Serve warm with coconut chutney. Charcoal Idli Ingredients 1kg idli rawa 300gm urad dal 1 tablespoon chamolina powder Salt Method Soak Idli rawa and urad dal for 3 hours Grind the soaked urad dal Mix well the idli rawa and grinded urad dal. Add more water as needed and whisk them well. Add salt as per taste Keep for fermentation for 5 hours Later add 1 tablespoon of chamolina powder and mix well. Check the salt. Add salt, if required. Grease the idli stand with oil and take a ladle of batter and fill the idli mould. Add ½ cup of water in the idli steamer and let it boil. Put the idli stand inside and close the lid. Let the steam build for 8-10 minutes. Serve warm with coconut chutney. Idli with a Twist on World Idli Day

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 Actor Prabhas donates an amount of Rs. four crores towards Covid-19 relief

Actor Prabhas donates an amount of Rs. four crores towards Covid-19 relief

We are well aware of the recent outbreak of Covid-19 or popularly known as coronavirus that has affected the everyone and continues to spread. Everyone is doing their bit to prevent the spread of the pandemic amongst the population in different ways. Pan India star Prabhas has stepped forward and extended his support in doing his bit by marking a massive contribution in order to curb the spread of coronavirus and assist the administration with their public policies. Prabhas donated an amount of Rs. 4 Crores for Covid-19, out of which an amount of 3 Crores is given to PM relief fund for the country, 50 Lakhs to Andhra Pradesh CM relief fund and 50 Lakhs to Telangana CM relief fund. It’s commendable how the actor has stepped forward in helping the government with his support at a time when not just the state but also, the nation is facing trying times and has made us proud, yet again. The amount that the actor has donated is just a way of giving back to the society and is a way to thank his fans for the hulking support he has been received since the very beginning. Prabhas is truly our Baahubali not just in real life but even real life. Setting the right example, this will definitely inspire more people to extend their hand of support towards the initiatives owing to the massive fandom that he holds. Prabhas is not just a star in the land but has an appeal that soars high, worldwide. Actor Prabhas donates an amount of Rs. four crores towards Covid-19 relief

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 Going Gaga Over Mangoes

Going Gaga Over Mangoes

The mango season is here. The juicy king of fruits is already available in abundance. Celebrate this season of mangoes and try these recipes from Khandani Rajdhani, as they brings out the most-loved annual festival – Aamlicious.  This season of mangoes, try these recipes by Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary, Corporate Chef: Khandani Rajdhani in the comfort of your home. AAMRAS Ingredients: Ripe mangoes 1 kilogram Saffron (kesar) 1/4 teaspoon Sugar, powdered 1 cup Milk, chilled 2 1/2 cups Method: Peel the mangoes and roughly cut them into cubes. Put the cubes in a mixer jar. Add powdered sugar, milk and saffron and blend till smooth. Pour into individual bowls, chill and serve. MANGO PANNA Ingredients: 2 Raw mangoes 1/2 Cup sugar 1/4 tsp Saffron strands 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder Method: Wash the mangoes and cut into chunks. Mix mango chunks and sugar. Boil till the mangoes turn soft. Blend it well. Add cardamom powder and saffron. Boil it. Keep it for cooling. Serve chilled. KHATTA MEETHA SAMOSA For the pastry 2 cups maida ¼ cup Ghee Salt to taste For the filling ¼ cup bikaneri sev 1 tsp dry coconut 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp chopped cashew 1 tbsp raisins ½ tsp haldi 1 tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp garam masala powder 1 cup boiled potatoes 1 tbsp chopped onion 2 tbsp chopped raw mango 1 tsp chopped coriander ½ tsp sugar Oil for frying Method: Mix Maida, salt and ghee in a large bowl. Knead the mixture into soft dough by adding little warm water. Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 30- 45 minutes For the mixture – in a pan add little oil. Add the cumin seeds. Once the seeds crackle add the fennel seeds and coriander seeds. Roast for few minutes. Add the cashew and raisins and cook again for 1-2 minutes. Add the onion, salt and allow It to cook. Add the dry coconut, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, grated raw mango, potatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the crushed ghatiya, chopped coriander, sugar and pinch of salt. Mix the mixture and keep aside Take the dough and divide into equal portion ball. Roll each ball into a thick puri. Divide the puri into two portions with a knife. Take one portion and fold it over giving it a cone shape. Press the other end on top to stick two ends to each other. Press it lightly. Now take the cone, fill it with the mixture and apply little water and seal the sides. Keep it aside. Take a deep frying pan and heat the oil. Fry the samosa until golden brown. Once it is ready take it out of the pan and drain it on absorbent paper. Serve hot with Kairi Kanda Chutney. KAIRI MAKAI DHOKLA Ingredients: ½ cup Makai flour ¾ cup Rava / semolina 2 tbsps Besan 1 cup Raw mango puree Buttermilk – 1 cup + 1 cup to take mango puree 1 tbsp Ginger garlic green chilli paste Salt – to taste 1 ½ tsp Eno fruit salt INGREDIENTS FOR SEASONING 2 tbsp Cooking oil 1 tsp Mustard seeds ¼ tsp Asafetida powder For Garnishing 2 tbsp Freshly grated coconut 2 tbsp Coriander leaves chopped Raw Mangoes Grated Method: Grate raw mangoes and blend it with one cup of buttermilk and keep aside. Take a bowl add maize powder, ginger garlic green chilli paste, semolina, besan, salt, mango puree and remaining one cup of buttermilk and keep aside for 30 minutes. Meantime grease a pan to steam the batter. If you feel the batter is thick after 30 minutes add some more buttermilk. Should be in idli batter consistency. Add a ½ tsps of eno fruit salt with one table spoon of water and mix well it with the above batter. Pour the batter into the greased pan and steam immediately for 15 to 20 minutes. Mean time heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, asafetida powder. Allow it to cool and make square pieces and garnish it with seasonings, coriander leaves and grated coconut and grated raw mango Mango maize dhokla is ready to serve. Serve with coriander chutney or sweet chutney. Kairi Dryfruit Ghugra Ingredients: 1 cup + 1 tbspMaida 2½ tbspGhee Salt ¾ cupMava( Grated ) ½ cup Khopra( Grated ) ½ cup Grated Raw mango 1 tspPowdered sugar 2 tbsp Chopped Cashew nuts 2 tbspChopped Almonds Oil to deep fry Method: Combine 1 cup Maida, salt and ghee in a bowl and mix well with your hands. Add enough cold water to knead soft dough. Rest the dough for half hour For the stuffing Heat a pan and add grated mava to it. Stir it continuously without burning. Cook till golden brown. Switch off the flame. Let it cool and set again. Add kopra, powdered sugar, dry fruits, grated Mango to mava and mix well. Allow it to cool Make small balls out of dough and roll into small poories. Now, place the stuffing on one half of the rolled dough. Stick the sides and make a half moon by sticking the edges. make all Ghugraand fry them in hot oil at medium low heat till golden in colour Remove onto an absorbent paper and let them cool Going Gaga Over Mangoes

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 COACH introduces their Spring Summer 2020 collection in India

COACH introduces their Spring Summer 2020 collection in India

Starting the new decade off with an explosion of colour, optimism and raw energy, COACH, the International luxury brand’s latest collection is inspired by authentic self-expression in New York City. The collection features 78 different archive-inspired bags (one for all of the brand’s 78 years), in an ’80s colour palette. The SS’20 collection displays energetic pop illustrations of Richard Bernstein —the artist and illustrator known for his iconic Interview magazine cover which is playfully contrasted with Coach’s strong, straightforward leather-goods heritage.  It experiences a purposeful synthesis of stripped-back and upbeat. The SS’20 assortment draws a vivid, reimagined past, as dynamic as the city it’s made for. The women’s collection showcases a plethora of classic and chic accessories like lunchbox pouches, shoulder, tote and cross-body bags, sandals and city sole sneakers. It offers ready to wear contemporary designs like printed belted dresses, graphic sweatshirts and T-shirts, leather trench coats, pants, blousons, and skirts. The menswear edit features an amalgamation of suave and casual accessories like saddle and handle crossbody bags, colour -blocked bag packs, and printed belt bags. It additionally includes button-up shoes in vibrant colours and city sole colour block sneakers. The ready to wear designs range from leather raincoats, jackets, and pants along with graphic sweatshirts and tank T-shirts. The COACH SS’20 collection is available in all COACH stores. COACH introduces their Spring Summer 2020 collection in India

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 Beauty Tips During Quarantine

Beauty Tips During Quarantine

Dr Chytra V Anand, Celebrity Cosmetic Dermatologist, Kosmoderma Clinics shares five tips for home care at time of quarantine Tip 1: Moisturise your hands after every handwash. Use olive oil or coconut oil / or coco butter, urea-based creams. Apply on the front and back of your hands. We are all washing our hands every few hours with soap and water or sanitising often. What does this do? It strips our skin of its natural lipid barrier by drying out the skin. That’s why moisturise. Tip 2: Wear sunscreen at least once a day, even if indoors minimum SPF 26 We are indoors. I don’t need sunscreen. Not true. As the radiation from the sun affects us even indoors. If there is light then continue using your sunscreen.  Tip 3: Exfoliate once a week. Exfoliate body and face on a weekly basis. Our skin cell turnover is critical to maintaining healthy skin. Skin is the first immune barrier in our body. As skin cells become sluggish the turnover rate decreases. So, exfoliate the skin on a weekly basis. Mix smashed papaya, pineapple juice 1 tsp, Milk 2 tbsp and rock salt. Scrub this on the body once a week. To make a home jar of scrub: Mix coconut oil 30 ml, 3 tbsp sugar, 10 drops of ylang ylang essential oil or lavender oil or rose oil. Scrub this on the body once a week. Tip 4: Take your daily dose of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. What happens on the inside is as important as outside: Don’t forget to take your health drink or smoothie or supplement to boost your immunity. Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, Glutathione, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Lycopene, Ubiquinone are some of the important immune boosters. Make a smoothie of Orange / kiwi, Apple, Papaya, Tomato, Pineapple with soy milk and add 1tsp Amla or moringa powder. Have once a day. Or Take Kosmo Immune Booster once a day. Ensure you are taking your multivitamins. Tip 5: Use warm oil on your scalp once a week for 20 minutes and wash off. Hair needs care too during this time. Don’t forget to take care of your mane. You can apply warm coconut or olive oil to your scalp once a week to a fortnight. A hair mask can be applied to nourish the entire hair length. Mix, 1 egg white (or mashed banana) with lemon juice and 1 tsp oil. Apply to hair and wash off after 10 minutes. This will condition and bring a healthy shine to your hair. Beauty Tips During Quarantine

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 Fitness Regime You Can Follow On Your Own

Fitness Regime You Can Follow On Your Own

Don’t stress if you cannot head to your favourite yoga studio or your health club these days. Make quarantine the best time to lose weight and detox your body. Though the quarantine is a great way to lose some weight and tone your body, it can actually bounce back on you and make you gain weight too. Take caution, since you’re spending more than the usual time at home, many of you might eat anything and everything at any given time, resulting in more weight gain. Eating packaged foods, chips, chocolates, cakes, cookies, peanuts etc won’t do you any good either, so try and avoid. Stick to a few simple exercises every day. Yoga guru Hemalatha K shares some simple yogasanas that you can follow at home. Here are some tips and exercises that will help you lose weight and detox. Don’t strain yourself, the main key is to listen to your body and exercise accordingly. Squats, lunges and leg kicks gives greater shape to the lower body. Yoga asanas like Tadasana Improves postures, reduces flat feet and firms abdomen and buttocks. Padahasthasana Improves digestive health, reduces lower belly fat, improves blood circulation. Trikonasana+ Stimulates functions of abdomen organs, beneficial to burn fat from stomach, waist, thighs and back. Naukasana Tones legs and arm muscles, helps to reduce belly fat and strengthens back and abdominal muscles. Bhujangasana Decreases stiffness of the lower back, stretches chest and abdominal muscles reducing belly fat. Pawanamukthasana Massages the organs of the abdomen and also eases tension that occurs in the area of the belly and lower back, reduces stomach gas. Suryanamaskara Helps lose weight, gives glowing face, helps your body to detox. Do 2-3 cycles at a slow pace. These asanas will help you keep balanced, calm and fit during these stressful times and help you keep focussed on your goals.

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 Avengers Director Joe Russo’s View of Salman Khan

Avengers Director Joe Russo’s View of Salman Khan

Joe Russo, one of the most celebrated men in world cinema, the man behind the highest grossing movie of all time, Avengers: Endgame showers praise on the man with the biggest fan following stardom in India, actor Salman Khan. Superstar Salman Khan is one of the biggest actors in the world and not just the audience but people in the film fraternity are also in awe of the superstar. In an interview when international director Joe Russo was talking about Indian cinema, he had a lot of good things to say about Salman Khan, who is known to have a major audience pull. Talking about the actor’s film, Dabangg, Joe Russo said, “He is great. I mean Dabangg to me is – I love that movie. It’s got great energy in the camera work. I love the wit behind, a lot of the action sequences. His (Salman’s) performance is hilarious and entertaining and you know he is very magnetic on screen.” Along with Avengers: Endgame, Joe has also directed other movies in the Marvel Universe too, all of which are very popular even among the Indian audiences. Salman Khan is India’s most loved superstar with a fan following that pans across generations and geography. Every time the superstar graces the silver screens, fans go crazy and rush to theatres to catch the earliest shows of his movies. Owing to his immense popularity and strong influence amongst the younger audience, Salman was also recently signed as the brand ambassador for a popular beverage brand and the brand campaigns have smashed records since then. Avengers Director Joe Russo’s View of Salman Khan

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