Dear Readers,
Celebrating the festive wave this week, on the cover we have fashion designer Bhargavi Kunam and jewellery designer Parinika Reddy in their ethnic splendours. The duo made a name for themselves in the competitive world of design. In the Cover Story the prolific fashion and jewellery designers talk to us about their label, collection, and their relationship with their work.
Christmas is almost here, and the festive feeling is in the air! It’s a time for joy and happiness, and for many, it’s about reliving the good memories of their childhoods, even as adults. For kids, it’s about innocence, excitement and presents, but it’s also important to remember the true spirit of Christmas – peace, friendship and helping those who aren’t as fortunate as we may be. To help get into the festive spirit during the pandemic, seven families from the city reveal what they have planned for Christmas this year and the celebrations that make it so special in the Feature Story.
While 2021 celebrations were... not up to their usual standards, this year the city is turning up the heat. Trailing up and down the city, we've picked out the crème de la crème of Hyderabad’s Christmas and New Year's Eve parties so you can welcome in 2022 just right. Read our Special Feature to find out more about the best end-of-year events!
Moving on, in People in Focus, we interview Meenakkshi Nahata, a certified Life Coach and Image Consultant. She followed her passion for helping other women and is now making a difference in her clients' lives through a coaching programme, Design for Life!
Holidays, travelling and staying in shape don’t normally go hand in hand. We all know a vacation is a time for over-indulging, treating yourself, and then coming home feeling about 3 kgs heavier! In Mind and Body, we share some easy tips on how to look after yourself and your health while you’re travelling during the winter break.
Last but not least, check out Grand Getaways, where Trushna Tibrewala shares travel tales of her trip to London with her fam!
And tell us what you think. If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please e-mail me at publisher@you-and-i.com.