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A True Blend Of Comfort And Excellence

NOVOTEL Chennai Chamiers Road is located at close proximity to all the hotspots in the city in the heart of the city center. This well-appointed eclectic Novotel property provides an ultimate stay experience to all the guests with high speed internet access all across the hotel. The 108 tastefully designed rooms feature a range of in-room facilities for hassle-free stay. Bright and spacious, all the rooms have a contemporary design. With a comfortable daybed, all the rooms offer a convenient and comfortable environment. State-of-the-art meeting spaces, lounge bar and an all-day diner are the other attractions. The hotel is a true blend of comfort and excellence, proving that it is a lot better at Novotel, for business, leisure or family holidays.

Raising The Bar

Suave but camera shy, he clocked in the long years that the legal profession entails.

Minttu N Breeze

Owned by: MINTTU AND BREEZE SARNA | Been around for: 8 YEARS

Nailed It

Tiny beads, shiny stones, glitter, floral enamels or even geometric patterns…your options are limitless! And no, we are not discussing jewelry but the different options available in nail art! The use of nail colouring dates back to almost 5000 BC, with men and women using different techniques to colour their nails. While it was a symbol of class, social ranking or status back then, today, it is a fad that is increasingly becoming an inevitable part of your fashion statement. Nail art is taking the city by storm and it is interesting to note that girls and women across all ages seem to be smitten by this cool new trend! RITZ checks out the buzzing trends in nail art from the most popular studios in Kochi.

Rana Duagubatti: The True Party Starter

Coming on board as the first regional celebrity for Chandon’s Party Starter campaign, Rana Dagubatti fits the title to the T. Introducing the South Indian sensation in their third edition, the brand plans to run a year-long campaign that will present interesting stories about the star. We caught up with the man himself to understand how he fits the bill and his party side…

Fruitalicious!

Summer is here with its blazing heat and what better way to relax than to chill out with a cool refreshing drink, smoothie or a bowl of fresh salad. With rising mercury levels, it is important to stay hydrated and healthy with a good dose of fruits, vegetables, salads and soups. RITZ scouts through the Queen of the Arabian Sea to explore some yummy and quirky options available online and offline to beat the heat this summer!

When Healing Trumps Billing

Shylocks at billing counters. Isn't that the first and the worst image conjured up by many patients at the very thought of super speciality corporate hospitals? You cannot expect to get admitted without coughing up a substantial advance payment, especially if you don't have medical insurance.

Mastering The Small Screen

Meet Manimegalai, the chirpy and cute VJ who has been creating ripples in the television industry for almost a decade now

Unboxing The Kicha Story!

An English lecturer by profession, Ruby Rajagopal was disheartened when she had to give up her decade long teaching career due to health issues.

The Best Haleem In Hyderabad

The entire city of Hyderabad is decked up for the Holy month of Ramzan. This month dedicated to fasting and feasting brings with it some of the most scrumptious foods - topping the list with Haleem - the beloved dish that Hyderabadis await to gorge on this time of the year. Even though a lot of hotels now serve it round the year, but the zaika of this Hyderabadi dish can be felt only during this special month. Topped with fried onions, mind and several other versions that each hotel has given its own twist, there is no beating Hyderabad’s love for Haleem and biryani.Catering to all those Haleem lovers, we’ve made a list of the top places that are famous around the city - for you to try and indulge your tastebuds. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your forks, spoons and napkins and dig in! Here’s an assortment of some of the choicest joints…

Power Players

Entrepreneurs are a unique breed for they take that leap of faith and invest their all in what they believe in. We have two such people who are poles apart in their chosen fields of business but share the same high levels of passion and commitment to what they have chosen to do! Puvikumar of the Kavi Group of companies made his way in the Poultry business and Ranjeeth Rathod of DRA Homes found his calling in the world of Real Estate. The duo share the same ideas on "Risk it to make it big! and have applied it successfully to beat the odds and become scions in their entrepreneurial dreams!

She Gets It From Her Mama

Daughters are quite often a reflection of their mothers. They look up to them in most ways and aspire to be like them, too. Mothers, on the other hand, play the most important in moulding a daughter, with not just the right values but also support and strength.

Krazy Kanmani Gets Candid

She looks like a dream on the television and is creating ripples across airwaves. VJ Diya Menon speaks to RITZ Magazine on her love for anchoring and more.

Dashing Denims For All

More than a quarter of a century ago, a brand named Jack & Jones came into being.

Outspoken & Outstanding

She became a household name overnight and truly deserves every bit of success that is coming her way. Meet Shalini Pandey, a powerhouse performer who shot to fame with her super-hit release Arjun Reddy. Extremely proud of the person she is, this actress speaks her mind like a strong woman of today. She has everything that is needed to make it to the top – and definitely could not have asked for a better start. In a conversation with the actress, we discovered that there was a lot more to her than just those 16 kisses she had during the movie – which had been doing the rounds. Read on to know her better... 

Pitch Perfect

Veda Krishnamurthy is taking the great leap forward in the field of women's cricket and is also the face of Karnataka Women Achievers' Awards.

Conversations With Minnie Menon At Courtyard  By Marriott On Gender Equality

Launching a new column has some of the inherent thrills and spills of a start up venture…. and this column is certainly a case in point.

Technology As A Weapon In Policing - P. Aravindhan, IPS

Almost clean shaven with no handle bar moustache, slim and with no visible six pack, in plain clothes, P. Aravindhan can pass for a young software professional. In fact, that's what he studied for. A Computer Science Engineering graduate from the premier BITS, Pilani, he had “no fascination for corporate life” and preferred “a field oriented job” with a burning desire to “contribute to society in some form.”

50 Shades Of Durga

Durga Das, the founder of Das Star Ventures (DSV) has more than 30 years of experience in startups. WASSUP, a pioneer in the laundry sector, was the first to receive funding from DSV, which has subsequently funded CHEHARA (an enterprise video platform) and SUPRA (a Bengaluru-based LED lighting company). A water solution company called TEERTHAA will also be launched soon. An advertising specialist, technolog y marketer, well-known women's cricketer, a prolific golfer, an avid sailor, a Harley Davidson addict, and now a successful investor, here’s a rendezvous with this multi-faceted lady.

A Shot Well Done

Bengaluru’s legg y lass Shubra Aiyappa speaks to RITZ Magazine in a candid interview on some fun behind the scenes making of her latest calendar shoot

Breaking New Ground

"The Number Of Cigrattes I Had To Smaoke For Arjun Reddy Was Insane"

The Queen Of Squash

She’s an epitome of someone who lives her passion. Frederique Constant and RITZ Magazine join hands to identify those women who live their passion. The luxury watch brand believes in the ethos of being classical and traditional whilst remaining timeless with a genuine passion for details. Meet Dipika Pallikal Karthik, our Frederique Constant Woman of the Month.

The VIP Protector

Years ago, a swashbuckling journalist tried to barge into the Rashtrapati Bhavan without an entry pass.

Coastal Calling

VISIT HYDERABAD’S OWN GOA FOR YOUR SHARE OF SUN AND SAND

Colonial Treasures

The more one explores Fort Kochi, the more you tend to wonder if you are still in the commercial capital of Kerala. The ambience here is distinctly different and literally, every building transforms into a monument that has a compelling history behind it. Time and again, this enchanting corner of Kochi, evokes an old world charm that is an addictive concoction of its art, architecture, beauty, culture and history. Fort Kochi and Mattancherry were once bustling little towns with its trading hub attracting and entertaining guests and foreigners from far and wide. Today, though the trading harbour is no longer functional, it still continues to attract tourists. RITZ checks out some of the top boutique hotels here that have managed to preserve the charming beauty and history of its bygone era.

Treading New Pastures...

A voracious reader who loves to write poems and musings, a travel junkie, a popular model and a budding actress, Samyuktha Menon made her acting debut with the Mollywood flick, ‘Popcorn’. While she is a star in the making, at heart, she is a young BA Economics student whose dream is to be an entrepreneur. RITZ is in conversation with the 21 year old, who is confident and poised to take on Kollywood next!

Time For 'Know Your Bank'(KYB) Norms

Time For 'Know Your Bank'(KYB) Norms

The Ace Investigator

MAHESH AGGARWAL, IPS, Commissioner of Police - Madurai.

Chasing Dreams

THEY MAY BE NEW ON THE BLOCK BUT THEY DEFINITELY MEAN BUSINESS! VALLAKI IS A TEAM OF TALENTED YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE SET THEIR HEARTS ON EARNESTLY BUILDING A BRAND THAT’S A CUT ABOVE THE REST. RITZ CATCHES UP AKSHAY VARMA, CO-FOUNDER OF VALLAKI, THE REFRESHINGLY NEW MEDIA AND EVENTS TEAM IN KOCHI WHO ARE DETERMINED TO SHAKE THINGS UP A BIT IN GOD’S OWN COUNTRY!

Malavika In Motion

INTENSE, EXTRAORDINARY AND LUMINOUS ARE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE DANSEUSE MALAVIKA SARUKKAI WHO IS BACK WITH HER POWERFUL PERFORMANCE TITLED THARI