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cover story20 Shivani Wazir Pasrich’s Home With a PurposeThe actress and compere opens the doors to her Delhi haven just for us.

fresh29 easy, freezyA neat and easy trick to add more fl avour to your drinks. 30 art smart Turn boring, yet functional stationery into decor pieces. 34 all about colourConsider these cool, calm shades of the ocean for the walls in your home. 40 accentsWe’ve got the perfect set-up for a card party. 44 fi ndsThese seats are perfect to sit on and store stuff in.

living45 your time Tips that are easy to follow, and are bound to bring you more happiness. 50 get organizedGetting your home ready for Diwali will be no task at all with our list of 35 tricks. 56 life skillsPerspective enables children to make better decisions. 57 booksMaking mythology fun for kids. 58 know-howStress less this Diwali, musical options, and more.

style59 fashionChef and caterer Shreyaa Shah shows off her festive style. 64 festive picksAdd a touch of tradition to your wardrobe, and remain stylish this season.

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10 terrific tassies and tarts—109Pre-Diwali clean-up tips—50

Ration those carbs this season—86Mini mantras for happiness—45

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66 makeupA bronzer is a must-have, here’s why with how-to suggestions too. 68 decodedThe wonders of saff ron, and why it should be a part of your regime. 70 allureNeck pieces that are under `�2,000, but still dazzle. 73 know-howCare for your hair, good-to-know info, and more. 74 what’s newMust-have accessories, autumn buys, and lots more.

home75 inspirationCelebrate the season with colour; this story will get you started.82 style made simple Just a little texture can add life to your space. 84 know-howDistressing furniture at home is not as tricky as it sounds.

better85 sleep fi rst That extra nap during this chaotic season can do you a world of good. 86 protect yourselfCounting carbs helps keep those extra kilos off . 92 smart skillsWhy smaller plates and measuring cups should be your new friends. 94 nutrition Bok choy may be an ancient Chinese vegetable, but it is full of goodness.96 health newsA healthier way to paint a room, going gluten-free, and more.

garden97 plantingsElephant’s ears pack a punch, and liven up any garden. 101 fundamentalsKnowing what type of soil you need will give you a greener space.

102 landscaping A sweet cottage and garage are turned into an outdoor oasis. 107 know-howGrow colourful veggies, plants that repel mosquitoes, and more.

food109 get crackin’ recipes Individual little tarts are a perfect and sweet ending to your festive meal. 120 celebrateTasty starters you can serve together on one gorgeous platter. 124 fresh nowGreen tea gets a makeover with a zesty fl avour boost.126 everyday specialFour new ways you and your family can enjoy eggs. 128 good to buy Printed accessories that will add a sense of tradition to your kitchen. 130 know-howDiwali gift hampers, how to bake chicken breast perfectly, and more.

in every issue 14 editor’s letter 18 between friends132 boutique135 resources136 i did it This homeowner proves that thinking outside the box pays.

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hivani Wazir Pasrich is a woman of varied talents. As a conservationist, she raises her voice against the alarming decrease in the tiger population through her I Am The Tiger initiative. She is also a celebrated Odissi dancer; theatre personality, revered for her performance in Draupadi—We Are So Different

Now, through which she raised funds to create awareness about safe motherhood; an accomplished compere and TV anchor; and a film actress, best known for her role in Dil To Pagal Hai. “My work integrates with my life,” says Shivani. So when we stepped into her home, it came as no surprise that every photograph and piece of art had a story to tell.

The Big Move“After I got married, we were living in Golf Links. It was perfect as my husband’s office was on the second floor, we lived on the first floor, and my children’s school—The Study (run by mother-in-law Hemant Pasrich)—was on the ground floor,” remarks Shivani. When it was time to move, Shivani and her husband, Delhi-based lawyer Amir Singh Pasrich, chose to occupy their vacant Chhatarpur house, built by her mother-in-law. The only drawback: its interiors still needed a lot of work to make the house liveable. “For the first few months, all my furniture was in the garden. My husband and I had to live in the gatehouse for 14 months!” she exclaims. “If I had to do up my house, I would have done it in six months with whatever I could find. But this house, as it is now, is because of him. I would have happily moved into some place in town. But Amir said no—after living amidst so much greenery, he refused to move into a claustrophobic place.” So they painstakingly and gradually did it up. Everything from the doors to the

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