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IN THIS ISSUE

 

Tina Ambani
Location: Sea Wind, the Ambani residence
Makeup: Rayomand Sarkari
Hair: Meeta Choksi
Photographer: Puranjoy Gupta
 

Pritti’s People

Harmony in Healthcare


Tina Ambani has traversed the altruistic landscape from Harmony for Silvers Foundation to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani
Hospital creating a world class facility. Meet the woman who displays a high degree of self-confidence refined by humility

Frank and Forthright

People with good character do not show off. They do not need embellishments because their strength is their character. Tina, from India’s famous business family, wears the Ambani crown with disarming charm
Business Intelligence

Investor’s Delight

In 2008, when the IPOs of most companies were not successful, Dilip Parekh, Director, Vishal Information Technologies Ltd (VITL), helped investors double their money in just six months. With offices in Dubai, Singapore, Chennai, he now aims to touch a turnover of Rs 400-450 crores by 2012

Enterprise

Hacking the Truth

When he was just 14, Ankit Fadia made history by becoming the youngest author to be published by Macmillan India. The
independent computer security consultant was the first person worldwide to decode e-mails sent by the Al Qaeda to the US government

The Ultimate Art Patron

Asit Shah has a passion for art and the art world is richer
because of it. Meet the industrialist who provides artists with studio facilities, organises art camps and has recently celebrated the growth of Vadodara through a mammoth mural project titled ‘Vibrant Gujarat’

I Believe…

Shayan Italia promises to be the next big Indian export to
the world of Western music, following in the footsteps of
celebrated singer and songwriter Freddie Mercury. His album raised £9,000 in seven days on eBay

Canadian Charm

Theatre. Television. Films. The slim and stunning Rahnuma Panthaky is making a mark in every field. G2 spotlights the rising young actress, who discovered her Parsi and Indian roots while growing up in Canada
A Raging Wanderlust

Even the legendary Marco Polo would have envied Urmi Popat. Meet the lady who, together with her family, has traversed the globe horizontally and vertically. The Popats were the first family to
unfurl the Indian flag at the Antarctic
What works for Work now

More and more women in India are beginning to make a mark in the business world. Neat, long-lasting make-up works best. Meet European make-up artist Katja Fašink to glean some makeup tips that are appropriate for the work-place
Art

Soul Matters

An anaesthetist by profession, an artist by choice, Devyani Parekh has enjoyed success in both worlds. Christie’s auctioned one of her paintings this year
A La Mode

Men Bling Too

Blame it on Beckham! Taking their cue from the sports icon, men today are becoming increasingly enamoured of jewellery. In India, too, celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor are sporting bling. More men are joining in this amazing new trend
Trendsetters

Vodka Vanities

Spend an evening at the Opium Den in The Trident and come
away enticed by the pleasures of home-infused vodkas. Restaurant manager Abhimanyu Ranawat and vodka enthusiast Pankaj Mehta spice up the spirit and share some secret recipes
Getaways

Classic China

China juxtaposes a centuries-oldimperialism with a contemporary socialism. Travel to this modern yet mystical country. Its ancient heritage exists seamlessly with its strident modern revolution
Watches

Tick Talk

Elegance occupies centre stage in the creations of international watch manufacturers this season. Diamonds and precious stones are making their way into designer time-peices. See Audemars Piguet, Bertolucci, Tudor, Chopard and Jaquet Droz reveal their latest collections
Splurge

For those addicted to luxury, look no further. Indulge in some retailtherapy with a selection of products, from jewellery, bags, perfumes to even designer stationery and diamond studded phones, that will make you drool
Gizmos

Thingamajigs

Get a techno high with these state-ofthe-
art products. Digital precision,
sleek designs and touch-sensitive slim
screens does not simply make life easy
but also luxurious
Messages from the
zodiac


The stars unveil your world in the months of June and July 2009
Flash

Parties, people, places...
The red carpet was rolled out at the 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival to show off glamorous gowns and glittering designer jewellery