PROVOKE Lifestyle Magazine - December 2024

In this issue

Legends of Art & Culture

Politics: Man on a mission: Dr J Radhakrishnan

Current Affairs: Navigating India's growing wave of Cyber Scams

Telangana's Iconic Secretariat: Visionary Design by a Woman Architect

MEET ARCHITECT PONNI CONCESSAO, ASIA'S FIRST WOMAN ARCHITECT TO DESIGN A STATE SECRETARIAT AND ONE THAT STANDS THE TALLEST AND LARGEST IN INDIA. SHE SHARES WHAT IT TOOK TO CRAFT THE ENORMOUS TELANGANA SECRETARIAT THAT IS A LANDMARK FEATURING MULTI-CULTURAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLES REFLECTING THE DIVERSITY OF INDIA. SHE HEADS THE AWARD-WINNING OSCAR, PONNI & RAHUL ARCHITECTS, CHENNAI, ONE OF INDIA'S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS WITH MANY PRESTIGIOUS INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS UNDER THEIR BELT INCLUDING INSTITUTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOTELS, TOWNSHIPS, HEALTH CARE, STADIUMS, HOUSING AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN INDIA AND ABROAD.

5 mins

LEGENDS OF ART & CULTURE

THE PROVOKE ART FESTIVAL 2024 CELEBRATED SOME OF THE FINEST EXPONENTS OF MUSIC AND DANCE WITH ART WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS THAT RECOGNIZED THEIR EXTRAORDINARY TALENT AND BODY OF WORK. THEIR IMMENSE DEDICATION AND TALENT CONTINUE TO INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS, SHOWCASING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART AND ITS ABILITY TO CONNECT PEOPLE ACROSS TIME AND TRADITION. MEET OUR AWARDEES.

10+ mins

Caught in the Net: Navigating India's Growing Wave of Cyber Scams

IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, CYBER SCAMS IN INDIA HAVE EVOLVED FROM PESKY EMAIL FRAUDS TO COMPLEX SCHEMES INVOLVING DEEPFAKES, CRYPTOCURRENCY, AND EVEN FAKE POLICE CALLS. THESE SCAMS ARE NO LONGER THE EXCEPTION-THEY'RE BECOMING AN EVERYDAY THREAT. IT'S TIME WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING, HOW TO RECOGNIZE THESE SCHEMES, AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO PROTECT OURSELVES.

4 mins

Singing from her Soul

MEET MANGLI WHO IS BLENDING TRADITION WITH MODERNITY IN HER MUSICAL AND SOULFUL RENDITIONS

4 mins

TASTE THE FUTURE!

SAGAR DARYANI, CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF WOW! MOMO FOODS AND VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF INDIA TAKES US THROUGH THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY AND WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A RESTAURANT OWNER.

4 mins

MAN ON A MISSION - Dr J Radhakrishnan

DR J RADHAKRISHNAN IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR IAS OFFICERS IN TAMIL NADU AND IS KNOWN FOR HIS ROLE IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT ESPECIALLY DURING TRYING TIMES SUCH AS COVID, CHENNAI FLOODS, KUMBAKONAM FIRE TRAGEDY AND SO ON. HE IS CURRENTLY THE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY AND PRINCIPAL SECRETARY FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, TAMIL NADU.

5 mins

Trend spotlight: STYLES TO SHINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

DECEMBER IS HERE, AND THAT MEANS THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. WITH CHRISTMAS BRUNCHES AND NEW YEAR'S EVE INVITES ROLLING IN, EVERYONE'S FOCUS IS ON PLANNING THE PERFECT OUTFITS FOR THAT HOLIDAY, PARTY-READY LOOK. I'M ALL ABOUT EFFORTLESS STYLING, SO HERE'S YOUR GO-TO GUIDE TO SHINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH MINIMAL EFFORT.

4 mins

Adventure Trippin' in Kerala

BEYOND THE BACKWATERS AND THE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF KERALA, THERE'S A WHOLE NEW WORLD WAITING TO BE EXPLORED. WHILE GOD'S OWN COUNTRY MAY BE A HAVEN OF TRANQUILITY AND PEACE, THOSE SEEKING AN ADRENALINE RUSH CAN TRY THEIR HAND AT ANY OF THESE ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FAST BECOMING POPULAR.

4 mins

GADGETS LAB Best of Tech 2024

THE TECH LANDSCAPE OF 2024 IS DEFINED BY INNOVATIONS THAT BLEND FUNCTIONALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PUSHING BOUNDARIES ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS. THIS YEAR'S STANDOUT DEVICES SHOWCASE IMPRESSIVE ADVANCEMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AUGMENTED REALITY, AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, MAKING TECHNOLOGY MORE INTEGRATED INTO DAILY LIFE THAN EVER. ALTOGETHER, 2024'S TECH INNOVATIONS UNDERSCORE A SMARTER, GREENER, AND DEEPLY PERSONALISED FUTURE.

6 mins

Embracing Autism A Mother's Perspective

MY JOURNEY WITH MY AUTISTIC SON, WHO IS NOW 28, HAS BEEN A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE FILLED WITH UPS AND DOWNS.

5 mins

CAKES, CHEER & CHRISTMAS!

THE CAKE-MIXING TRADITION IS A JOYFUL PRELUDE TO THE FESTIVE SEASON AND SYMBOLISES UNITY, HOPE, AND ABUNDANCE. WE WENT AROUND THE CITY TO CHECK OUT THE CELEBRATIONS THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES TO MIX DRIED FRUITS, NUTS, SPICES, AND SPIRITS INFUSING THEM WITH LAUGHTER AND LOVEA BEAUTIFUL RITUAL THAT PROMOTES TOGETHERNESS, AS HANDS STIR AND HEARTS CONNECT.

1 min

Glow Safely: How to Avoid Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics

DR. HARINDER ARYA IS INDIA'S FIRST PEPTIDE SCIENTIST AND IS WELL-KNOWN GLOBALLY FOR HER RESEARCH ON SAFE FORMULATIONS FOR HAIR, SCALP AND SKINCARE. SHE IS A PART OF MANY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA INITIATIVES AND HAS WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH PREMIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN THE COUNTRY. SHE IS THE CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF-SCIENTIST AT INDUS VALLEY COSMETICS. SHE SHARES SOME TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM TOXIC INGREDIENTS.

3 mins

Sober Curious: Is Gen Z setting a new trend?

YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DRINKING LESS THAN EVER BEFORE, AND MANY ARE EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF SOBRIETY. IS WELLNESS-MAXXING OVERTAKING PARTY CULTURE? READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOBER CURIOUS MOVEMENT AND WHY YOU MAY WANT TO JOIN IT.

6 mins

You Could Go Blind Rubbing Your Eyes

KERATOCONUS PATIENTS ARE GETTING YOUNGER! IS SCREEN TIME TO BLAME?

5 mins

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PROVOKE Lifestyle Magazine is a monthly lifestyle magazine published by Paulsons Beauty and Fashion Pvt Ltd in Chennai, India. It is a leading lifestyle magazine in South India, covering a wide range of topics related to fashion, film, fitness, fun, food, and photography, with a focus on the Indian market. The magazine is known for its edgy, fearless, and inclusive content, as well as its commitment to celebrating the diversity and richness of Indian culture.

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