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Advantage Night Birds

Finding it tough to fit a workout into your schedule? This round-the-clock spot will solve your fix. Started by three partners- Sailesh Bolisetti, Eswar Bolisetti and Raveen Garikipati, 'Any Time Fitness' is the right place for the health buffs. You can squeeze in some time for your daily regimen as it is open 24X7. "The best part of our gym is that we have a whole lot of people who are fit, coming to us. They want to remain fit and maintain their weight," says Eswar. 

Befitting & Benefitting

His business card reads Manoj Mimani, a Certified Nutritionist. But he is more known as the founder or B-Fit gym that is strategically, rather ironically, located next to Sweet India. If his passion for fitness is vividly displayed in the showcase of his office which carries an impressive array of trophies, his penchant for training exhibited through a huge picture of the models he had trained. 

Love It? Then Let's Repete

Repetition makes reputation and reputation make customers. Perhaps this was the sentiment that drove REPETE, a brew pub on Road No 36, to choose such a name. Started by a group of beer enthusiasts and managed by Mikhail Wadhwani, REPETE is a blend of style and class.

Steam Stress

With a successful stint behind him in Delhi and Bengaluru, a beer-loving chemical engineer-turned-businessman decides to test his expertise and acumen with beer in Hyderabad. Owned and brewed by Vikram Seam, Vapour Brew Pub, is one of the most happening places in the city. People from all over the city flock to Road No 36, where Vapour Brew Pub is located.

Shilpa Designs Concept

Acclaimed fashion designer and supermodel Shilpa Reddy has given the city yet another pleasant surprise by launching her new studio on Road No 45, Jubilee Hills.

For That Large Gulp

Get high on life and celebrate it large and loud. That is the mantra of HyLife. Standing tall on Road No. 36, this place embodies its name. Started by successful hotelier Kedar Selagamsetty, this place offers the best line up of craft beer but has much more to offer for one and all.

Design Dreams

Aaliya Deeba, a designer who has her outlets in Hyderabad and London, is now a name to reckon with in the world of designer wear.

Keeping The Family Flag Flying

He is out there in the market and knows exactly what direction he is heading.

She Chalks The Talk

The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others - Albert Schweitzer.

Aaron, The Revivalist

One look at Aaron Borthwick and you associate him with glamour, glitter and grandeur.

Simply Sia

Mrs.Madhavi Veerepalli and Mrs.Supraja Borthwick are childhood friends, classmates and painting buddies who journeyed together but it is one fortuitous moment that led to the birth of the outlet Sia Boutique.

Sky Is No Limit For Her

Pilot Snigdha is on Cloud Nine, not physically in the flying machine she handles with great elan, but in spirit and energy. Why not? At an age when many of her peers grope to keep their feet firmly on the ground, she has reached the enviable heights of success by logging in 20,000 hours of commercial flying. Right now she is at the threshold of a life-altering and ecstatic adventure. Yes, to be precise, she is shortly taking off into the wonderful world of motherhood. We catch the ‘hi-fly’ lady taking a short break and substituting air safety manuals with What to Expect When You're Expecting. The First Officer, Jet Airways, talks of her tryst with aviation in detail and explains at what altitude she is cruising right now. Her eloquent eyes and enchanting smile embellish her unassuming disposition and articulate narration.

For That Sweet Indulgence

Diwali is just round the corner, setting the right tone for festivity.

Need A Must-have? They Have It

The festive season has kicked off and quite a few of you may be looking to upgrade your home entertainment systems or planning to purchase a brand new smart phone.

Where The Flavour Inebriates You

Isn’t it a bit surprising that the city has not sprouted its own share of stand-alone tandoori restaurants?

A Corner For Coffee

We will start with a fun coffee fact. Did you know that the bold, rich coffee Macchiato is basically an espresso with a small amount of foamed milk on top and served in a demitasse cup?

It's No Laughing Matter

Have you ever wondered how even a smile can change the temperature of a room from a chilly unfamiliarity to a degree of friendly warmth? If laughter works wonderfully well for the moment, it also brings in long-term health benefits. The mushrooming laughter clubs around the world vouch for it. Not lagging behind in this arena, the City of Destiny has quite a few clubs that dispense mirth. The founder of MVP Laughter Yoga Club, Mr.C.V.Nageswara Rao asks, “When was the last time you went Ho, Ho, Ha, Ha without any reason? Amidst the hustle-bustle of modern life, people have forgotten the joy of laughing. It is time we got silly, rid of inhibitions and practise chuckles and giggles.” Rao, a Professor in Chemical Engineering, brought with him this happy concept to the city, when he shifted base from Guntur, joining Gayatri Vidya Parishad. We draw a few details from him in a fun-filled chat. Of course, he peppers it with a few laugh-inducing tricks.

Designed To Suit Your Style

Groom-to-be?

A Thousand Flavours All At One Place

You feel you have arrived at a diner in the US, straight out of the 60’s, as you are greeted by posters of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Marilyn Monroe in her signature pose, booth style seating, checkered walls, miniature US fighter jets, baseball bats and boxing gloves, neon signage of American basketball and baseball teams, hot red flip tops and echoes of a retro playlist.

Basking In Solar Glory

Ironically, solar power is an embryonic industry even in sun-baked India. But significant efforts are being made by young entrepreneurs to harness this renewable energy.

A New Code To The City

What comes to your mind when we say Zero40? The STD code of Hyderabad? It is time you begin to associate it with fun, music and most importantly, craft beer. Started by Anoor and Aditya, Zero40 has become a must-visit destination on Road 10.

New Designer On The Block

Sirisha Reddy launched her eponymous designer label recently in Jubilee Hills.

Mix And Match Fashion

An outfit paired with the right footwear is all you need to look PERFECT.

An Experience For All

Regarded as the ‘the Prince of Indian cuisine’, Zorawar Kalra, launched Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. in Dec. 2012.

Doc With King Size Heart

Remember how Munna Bhai (Sanjay Dutt) brings happiness to those distressed with his Jadoo Ki Jhappi (magical hug) in the film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. He defies convention to bring back a brain dead man to life. In yet another case, he fills the last moments of a cancer patient with joy. That is only one part of palliative care. To know what palliative care is all about, we spoke to Dr.N.S.Raju, Geriatrician, Palliative Care Physician and Managing Trustee of Age Care Foundation (ACF).

His Race To Glory

Fabric- an item to which the word enough does not apply. C’mon, let us admit that the joy of buying it never gets over. Have you ever come across a woman who doesn’t enjoy mixing-and-matching, playing with colours and trying out various blouse designs to team with saris? Offering all that that satisfies the feminine whims and wishes is Sowbhagya. The credit of building this mighty place goes to Y.Naga Ashish, who just in a short span of time, made the outlet a go-to-place for all those matching dilemmas. So, what’s his story? Read on...

Her Fabric Speaks

After having dedicated over 20 years of her life to the fashion industry, Keerthi Reddy is obviously a known name in the circuit. She has been running her design studio Valka and recently opened The Deccan Story too. She knows exactly what she wants and is well equipped with perfect entrepreneurial skills, This makes the conversation with her real fun. We caught up with the lovely lady to know more about her journey, career and life...

Gem Of An Entrepreneur

Following his passion for diamonds and jewellery, Jibran Sharif not only started his own line of fine jewellery, but also opened a store recently. A firm believer in the maxim-let the product do all the talking and publicity, this young man is known for his quality products and designs. His better half Maha is his pillar of support and in step with him in every endeavour. We went into the house hold of this couple to understand his work and their relationship better.

Tea Tale That Really Clicked

After starting his career right from the first year of college, Vikas Reddy has always known what he wants from life and does not shy away from hard work. Owner of the photography and advertising firm Pixel Army and a tea brand Chai Kahani, this 24-year-old is a bundle of energy. He has learnt from his mistakes and experiences and is extremely proud of all of them. Currently working on both his babies, the young man took out some time to fill us with a few details about his life and career plans. Read on to know his story...

Young Talented Ruler

Unlike most of us who crib about Usaturation point in our jobs without looking for solutions which may come in the form of work genre change, he took the risk.