STREET SHOPPING

Who doesn’t like shopping? I mean doesn’t the idea of spending money on clothes and accessories sounds exciting? Delhi has a number of malls to offer a wide range of clothing, footwear and makeup for girls. While counting the most popular malls of Delhi, Select Citywalk is on top, showcasing multiple brands and variants. Although roaming around in Shopping malls and trying a dozen things out before deciding what to buy is interesting, street shopping has its own perks. Not only does it save a lot of money, it makes shopping really interesting as you get to bargain with the sellers and the two-way convincing process is quite funny.

If you’re a college goer and you literally plan the expenditure of your pocket money, there are a number of places to shop in delhi wherein you can get clothes and bags at really reasonable prices. Here, let’s take a look.

•    Janpath: Situated near the Connaught Place metro station, Janpath has a number of small local stalls. You can find latest fashion goods all decorated pompously in attractive colors that just cannot be missed.

•    Dilli Haat: It is more like a traditional market with small roof cottages and gives the feel of a village. The market showcases handicrafts, traditional kurtis for women, traditional earrings and wooden showpieces.

•    Chandni Chowk: Situated from hundreds of years, this place has narrow valleys containing a number of small congested shops. Although the shops are small, they contain millions of things. Ladies often come to this place for wedding shopping of lehengas and suits.

•    Sarojini Nagar: This I believe is the cheapest place possible as it sells really cheap designer materials- clothes and accessories.

•    Lajpat Nagar: This market, although quite hectic, gives an interesting glimpse of Indian culture.  It is abuzz with middle class Indian shoppers for its famous Indian kurti tops and Salwar Kameez.

And don’t worry, you don’t mandatorily have to be a college goer to go shopping at these interesting markets. They welcome all with open arms.

The Birthday Present Dilemma

As more and more varied products hit the market and consumerism is ever on the rise, when your near and dear ones’ birthdays are around the corner –you’re more often than not thrown into a mind-warping dilemma. What to get them? There seems to be no straightforward answer. Back in the day, all you had to do was go to a toy store or an apparel store and pick something, and walk out in just a few minutes. But now, the gifting scenario looks starkly different!

Now, people seem to expect all kinds of presents. A simple DVD just isn’t going to cut it anymore! Besides, with the overabundance of Places to shop in delhi, you’ll be absolutely spoilt for choice.

From quirky to elegant, practical to pretty… There seem to be a billion things out there that you could gift someone –yet at the same time, it seems as though there’s nothing, from the sheer excess of choices!

But I’ve figured out the easiest way to go about getting gifts for people –hit a mall! Bless shopping malls, encrusted with the world’s best brands and products, they never fail to come to our rescue in times of need! You no longer need to go to twelve different Places to shop in delhi –malls are the true one-stop destination for all your needs. Whatever kind of present you’re looking at, you can easily find it all at a mall.

That’s the best thing about a mall. Whether it’s food or clothes or shoes or even tickets to the Best cinemas in saket, you could find absolutely anything that could act as a present at a shopping mall.

So the next time you have a birthday coming round the corner –you know what to do, don’t you? Just drop by at your closest shopping mall, and you’ll have it all covered and covered and you won’t even break a sweat!

Burst Your Stress With Shopping

A girl can never get tired of shopping. Those who dislike shopping or only shop when required, can never understand people like me. Of course, there are occasions like weddings or parties, when shopping becomes necessary. But I don’t wait for all my clothes to get worn-out before I step out of my house to shop. For me, shopping in Delhi is a stressbuster.

On my most recent visit to my favourite mall, I was pleasantly surprised on seeing the revamped look of the food court. I was so impressed with the ambiance which was simply perfect for having quality conversation with friends and family over coffee, lunch, or dinner. After having lunch at the food court, my friends and I headed towards the movie hall. We had already bought the tickets for the movie we had been eagerly waiting to watch. We munched on the nachos while we watched with wonder the incredible action sequences. Since it was a lazy Saturday evening and we had no time restrictions, we decided to shop at our favourite store. There is a reason why it is our absolute favourite. It is store which has apparel, accessories, and footwear all under one roof. Be it sportswear, party dresses, or casual clothes- you would find it all. While I bought some trendy pairs of footwear, my best friend and her twin sister bought accessories to add to their already-huge collection.

Famished after hours spent on shopping, we left the mall and visited a popular café and bar in Delhi which we had been dying to visit for so long. But the best part was yet to come. The next day being Sunday, I decided to sleep over at my friend’s place. The best part about my relationship with my best friend is that I can talk to her about anything and we never ever run out of topics. After hours of endless chatter, we decided to sleep at around 6 in the morning. The next morning, oh wait, the next afternoon I returned home with my colourful shopping bags containing my precious clothes. I was all set to flaunt my trendy clothes!

The Father-Daughter Movie Buffs

While downloading the latest movies has become the trend with my generation, I still like to catch a new movie the old-fashioned way. And so I impatiently await each Friday when some new movie or the other hits the cinemas.

Battling the urge to go on ‘torrent’ and download the latest movies, or simply streaming it online –as easy as it all really is- I don’t quite enjoy a movie on my laptop’s tiny screen. No, I want the big, shiny silver screen experience. I’d go to Select Citywalk and watch check out a movie at PVR than on my laptop anyday! In my world, that’s how a movie ought to be watched.

Perhaps this love for movies and movie theatres alike has stemmed from my father. Ever since I can remember, movies have always been a ‘father-daughter’ thing for me. From Antz to Titanic, Babe in the Big City, Lion King… the days of my childhood are filled with memories of my father and I catching the first show of every good movie that hit the cinemas.

If you had to go to pvr and you planned to go to cafe in delhi all you had to do was ask us, we knew it all! Back then, and even now, kids my age would want to go with their friends for movies… But not me! Being the daddy’s girl that I was, I couldn’t even begin to fathom watching a good movie in the theatre without my father! So I’d end up watching all the Harry Potter movies twice –first with my father, and then my friends.

Even now, when my friends want to go to Select Citywalk to catch a movie, I always check first with my father. If he hasn’t watched it, then sorry guys, in a few days! I may not be a little girl anymore, but I have a gut feeling this ritual is going to go on for evermore –maybe even my kids will love to go to the movies with their grandfather!

Essentials Before you Hit the Gym

What does visiting a gym essentially mean to you? Obviously it is not even a question to be asked. You are regular to work out either because you are working hard towards losing weight or you are committed to staying fit for rest of the life course. However you should not be starting these work-outs before consulting your doctor about the same owing to the fact the all individuals has different body requirements and especially if you have a medical condition which is common in a sedentary lifestyle. Apart from the doctor you should also be sure about the trainer in Delhi gym or wherever you are planning to begin your workout in.

Going to a gym everyday helps in weight management which you have struggling with may be since ever. A study says that if you are obese then losing a considerable amount of weight like even a 10% reduces the risk of your body developing serious medical conditions. A rational approach towards reducing weight includes 2 lbs. per week if you are suffering from weight issues. Unlike Delhi shopping which you can yourself involve into anytime of the day, you need to be particular about your exercising time. It is only a strong will and a serious level of dedication which will help you deal with your body fat. However before you hit the exercise space you need to be well equipped with sweating hard. Some of the essentials are:

-Quality Clothing
Without this your sweating session might be less than satisfaction. If you intend to visit the gym after work then ensure that you have some breathable and well-fitted clothes. There can be nothing more tragic if you unpack your gym bag in the locker room and realize you are not carrying your exercise pants.

-Good Shoes
Being an advanced lifter then running shoes is an indispensable in your bag. Running in sandals in Delhi gym can be worse than you probably think it will turn out.

-Music
Many people find music inspirational but it has to be your music. Your private selection of music works better. Remember to carry headphones with your mp3 player and phone.

Flea Market at a Mall

Ever wished for a cheap market within the luxurious and enjoyable premises of your mall? Well, it sound totally absurd but not in Delhi. If you are a Delhi lit frequenting south zone markets, then perhaps there’s a way to get the best of both worlds.

How often does it happen that month end is a pain for you and you still need to spend on some basic needs, or take your kids out? It’s the same story in every household. Only when your budget is under a tight noose you fall prey to all the temptation. Your kids would want a treat, you would yearn for a pretty bag or shoe and so on, but all this when you are thoughtful in parting with every dime. And you secretly wish to rob the place or find a duplicate at a local flea market.

Even the recreational visit to a cafe in Delhi is hurting. You intended a relaxing cup of coffee and a quick bite with family to at least do something on your weekends. But the pretty displays at those opulent stores won’t let you get away like that. Everything that you needed and has been postponing for the next month is right there and in the most prettiest of shades and designs.

This looks nothing but unfair. When you are penniless, things worth buying are easy to spot but when you have come prepared ready to nail it, you won’t find good stuff. Well, this is more of a psychological game. Our mind can act funny at times. But as for resisting the temptation to splurge, Select CityWalk has figured a tremendous solution. A flea markets in delhi the precinct sits their offering you designer pieces in imitation. You can get all you want at Sarojni Nagar prices but with much better quality.  

Besides this, the general lifestyle services of mall are only at a stone’s throw away. From the outside bazar, step into a new world of grandeur and sheer luxury—and all that is separated by a wood plank. You may shop outside eat inside or vice verse as you fancy. But SCW is perfect to qualify as your everyday shopping destination with so much more in the package.        

Have Fun this Weekend

Who doesn’t love the weekend! With the kind of work schedules we have weekends are an essential part of our mental health. Weekends which have become synonymous to refreshment and entertainment have become a source of relaxation and energy to continue with hard work for the following week. Apart from this very individual pleasure and advantages of rejuvenating over a weekend there is an indispensable social role and need to it as well. Outings in a bar in Delhi or a spree to some restaurant not only help you relax but introduce you with all that you have been missing, family love, sharing hearty laughs, recreating and reliving old friendships, joy of befriending a stranger and so much more.

It is almost impossible to imagine life without these light moments. Although different people cater to their rejuvenating needs differently the basic idea however is the same which is to de-stress and relax both the body and mind. Be it some sort of entertainment in Saket or a stroll to a nearby park we all deal with our recreational requirements our own way. Some people enjoy company while others have their own little way to enjoy their weekends. Here are some ways you can have an amazing outing with your friends and family:

-Go Shopping
We all usually fix our weekends to shop all the weekday essentials. There is a better and way to do that. You can ask your family or friends to join you while you shop all that you need for the entire week ahead.

-Plan Outings
Go for a few drinks in a bar in Delhi or plan a family dinner with the people you intend to spend quality time with. You can also catch up on movies or may be a trip to some adventure park.

-Take up Hobbies
Look out for things which interest you it may range from cooking to art. Once you have identified what you have always wanted to do all these years, do not give up. Pursue your hobby, search for weekend classes and once done there is no looking back.

Mulling In Malls - The Mall Culture

Everybody I see around is looking for a vacation- parents, kids and students.They are tired, they are restless, and they are clearly aching for some healthy getaway in form of a vacation. But, blame it on the scores of work been thrust on their shoulders that they can’t plan one without jeopardizing their respective work/academic lives. It seems like an irreversible rut, right?

Definitely No.

Please greet yourself to the Malls in Delhi where shops with colorful displays, mannequins with ravishing attire, cafes, restaurants, movie halls, spas and salons lend a feel of a city under a roof. A few years ago, Malls were not such a sprawling phenomenon. Then, what made them click suddenly?
The mall culture is triggered by children and adolescents who continue to be a major chunk of the target market. Gone are the days when children, or even adults for that matter would visit street markets to quench their shopping spree; they now flock to malls instead.

Parents of little kids who often find themselves in a rut of work misery take their children to malls to spend time with them. Today, malls have reinvented themselves to cater to children’s fancies, as they are a major part of the target market. Kids play area is just an example of how malls have come up with lucrative deals to support both the audiences and themselves.

Kids Play zones in New Delhi, like Funky Orbit have given way to a new concept in the field of mall aesthetics. Not only do they serve the whims of children, but also give their parents the luxury to shop in peace. While the kids play games, their care takers can manage some shopping, or merely a stroll around.

Select City walk is one mall that doesn’t believe in consumerism but aims to provide a lofty experience for the kids. Apparently, it has managed to do so!

Shopping for Perfumes

Perfumes are the most thoughtful purchase amongst all. You can manage to get away with the wrong shade of lipstick by mixing it with several others, but fragrance is something expensive. If it doesn’t suit you or irritates your skin or senses then all that money goes down the drain and you are forced to gift it to some distant cousin or a friend of friend. Buying the perfect fragrance to wear calls for some pondering, even from those who like to get away with their indecisiveness. In bare 15 minutes you have to pull out the right choice when your nose just stops cooperating and everything smells like a mixed-plantation garden.  

So, here are a few tips to help you pick the ideal whiff at perfume shops in Delhi.

• Go towards the end of the day to buy it. Perhaps a movie or some entertainment in saket would be good before you proceed to make a purchase. If you shop perfume first thing in the morning, the scent of your soap and cosmetics haven’t left you and you would get confused.

•  Don’t wear a scent too strong on the shopping day.

• Even if you are not very familiar with all the fragrances and their undertones, you should know a palpable classification, mild and hard. Even If you tell this to a salesman at a perfume shop in Delhi, it would help them tremendously to show you the perfect fragrance.

•  Ask for coffee bees or some dispersant to smell in between two specimens.

• If you have been allergic to any perfumes or deodorants in the past then chose only organic ones.

• There are some lovely inexpensive fragrances and some gross expensive ones, so make sure you just don’t go by the pricing.

So, thses tips can help you buy the right fragranc for your body.    

Weekend Struck

If it is the fun and frolic of the weekend you miss when you wake up every morning during any given day of the week? Do you suffer from Monday Blues? “YES”. It is critical, you are definitely WEEKEND STRUCK!


“What actually is wrong in being struck by a weekend after all?” Well absolutely nothing or may be something when you plan a lot and end up being in a same restaurant or at a friend’s place or in your bed over and over again.


I am familiar with the type, they are omnipresent, my neighbor for that matter are atypical to this “ high planning”  . Hailing from Delhi, they end up being in the same places of entertainment in Saket without even realizing what a waste to the weekends it is. Stroll down different places, if fragrances it is which interests you, delve into hunting perfume shops in Delhi. You have options and all the time in the world to indulge yourself in your hobbies and interests.

Addressing my neighbors essentially for the kind above mentioned, I wondered why is it that despite of plethora of alternatives and spots for entertainment in Saket, they never really could execute any of their master plans. It was much later that I realized the answer to my “why” is as simple as standing at the threshold of your favorite perfume shops in Delhi and watching your DTC pass by, and you pick the latter and catch the bus to your home. All I want to tell you by this is, let nothing pull your spirits down, not even the availability of thousands of choices you can make, albeit an irony it is. Weekends need to be exclusive, and this is the secret to a well spent weekend. It is that time of the week when you have yourself at the kernel of the world, rejuvenate and relish in your leisure.

Invest In Life Style And Luxury Services

Are you planning to open up a business or invest in one? Putting your worth of assets and efforts in retail sector, and particularly outlets in malls can be an ideal choice. Better location, sophisticated surrounds and upscale ambience are add-ons, which are not even taxed on your pockets. While high street standalone units can be ridiculously pricey, these can be leased on simpler terms. Provision of strata title is also popular.

Any Delhi shopping mall is way better than conventional shops due to multiple reasons. Besides aforementioned, you enjoy unlimited exposure not only of customers who fall in the category of your target audience but many more who can be an indirect client. So, there are quite a few benefits and little harm.

In fact, lifestyle sector is all the more lucrative. Starting up a business in luxury services at a Delhi shopping mall is all the more like icing on the cake. Fashion brands and retailing goods sees higher competition. There is a specific loyal following when it comes to these products and creating your own may need some time. Plus, there is an emotional factor also attached with it. 
Actually people tend to spend more on lifestyle services as it triggers the ‘feel good’ factor. You would barely shop worth Rs. 5000 every time you visit a mall, but sparing that in a salon or in the food court in Delhi while treating a group of friends is common. Spa centres, gyms, salons, tour planners, and restaurants: these are the most revenue generating ventures for mall owners.
Food especially is a powerful driving factor. For 30% visitors, it is the sole reason that drove them towards a mall and they ended up being engaged in other services.

So, launching a business at a lush shopping mall in one of these genres is a good option.   

All About Children Kids Play Zone

A place with a nice kids play zone in New Delhi clubbed with a nice eatery--that is my idea of an outing with the gang (family). But with a malls and restaurants in Delhi making a powerful beeline for the attention of a family like mine, it is always a difficult one.

The thing is there’s no dearth of good restaurants in Delhi but when nothing but the best is on the radar, the choices are fairly limited. Not unless I hit Select City Walk. My first time at the south Delhi mall was memorable and counts in one of the best moments we spent out as a family.

The best part of the mall lies in the expansive line-up of outlets. There is hardly a thing not on the list. From haute couture to fine dining and more, you name it! And despite that, the place is conveniently open and amazingly spacious.

Since my kid is a big McDonald’s fan, and loves his time at kids zones, the place immediately stuck a chord with him. While that took care of him, it was my wife, who sometimes seems a bit quirky given her choice of meals and entertainment, that I was slightly apprehensive of.

For any married man, pleasing his wife is bigger than conquering the Everest. From the corner of the eye, I had a gaze jetting into her. I could per-empt a gaze on her face I have become awkwardly accustomed to. But then, what I saw made me relieved but curious.

There she was, in her own world and a mesmerized look. While I had anticipated the familiar cold looks, I could see her own a look proclaiming a testimony of her being settled where she was. And before anything, off she went doing her own stuff and enjoying the ambience. It was only a matter of time before she pulled me in, and I was happier than ever to give in.

Three Ideal Keys To Start Any Private Institution

Setting up any kind of institution in today's competitive trend is not an easy task to carry out. This can include setting up a restaurant or a salon or Delhi Gym or any other similar institution. But for any of these cases, you are required to have some points in mind before planning to start any of these institutions. We have compiled some of those points below.

1.    Affordability: First of all, to set up any private institution, you are required to have the right amount for investment as without investment you can't set up one. Not just the amount for investment, you are required to have that much amount to bear the risk of investment as you can't be sure about whether your business is going to work or not. Thus, you should have the capability to bear the risks.

2.    Proper Location: It is one of the most important points that is need to be kept in mind that is the location of the institution that you are going to set up. Let suppose you set up a gym near a village. Well, if you ask from people, almost everyone will say that it is not going to work. Now you can imagine how important is the location of an institution.

3.    Professional employers: It is very important to have professional employers at your place as these are the ones on whom the actual reputation of the institution is dependent. When the very first time, customers and clients will reach your place, the professionals working at your firm will actually be responsible for the first impression that your firm will leave on them.

So, no matter whether you plan to start up a best restaurant in Delhi or any other institution, you should have the right capital and information to do that.

‘Sweat-out’ in Order to ‘put-up’

The problem with the lean and petite is that no one seems to take their problem seriously. In a world where everyone seems to be eager to shed some pounds, no one is talking about effective and muscular wait gain. As everyone gives it a cursory glance and thinks it would be easy, someone trying hard to put on some fat to change their lanky appearance knows the real picture.

Usually, the kind of advice you would get from the older generations would be to stuff yourself with clarified butter and saturated fat. But the wiser know better of it. It may or may not beat their high rate of metabolism but it will certainly bloat your cardiac muscles and arteries. Cholesterol and high blood sugar is as harmful for skinny as it is for obese. So, don’t fall for such easier pitfalls and opt for a proper training at a Delhi Gym.

You will have to undergo regular workout and a carefully planned diet to put on muscle weight that makes you stronger and gives a well-built appearance. Some crunches and lifts, push-ups and brisk walks at a Delhi gym is all it takes to improve your stamina and tone up your muscles. However, this doesn’t mean that you can skip a diet all together.

You might not need as strict a regimen as the obese but cutting down junk and extra calories is essential for you as well. Just simple replacements and shifts in your eating habits can make a lot of difference. For instance, when you go to a bar in Delhi to enjoy with your friends, choosing roasted unsalted nuts instead of fried ones as nibbles can be a good idea. Also, choose one form of drink instead of cocktails as you cannot control sugar content. Limiting your indulgence is also important.

So, sweat out in order to gain weight, and it may sound awkward, but the savvier would tell you otherwise.

Don’t Forget To Unwind As You Move On Fast Forward

I had read somewhere, ‘You only live once, and once is enough if you do it properly’- a very apt statement describing the irony of modern life. The pace at which we encounter shift of emotions and situations has outrun life. With the motto of extracting more from each and every second of existence, fun and frolic has taken a back seat in the super mechanical contemporary lifestyle. Families have lost the essence of having some quality time together.

Even the weekends are occupied with household chores and vacations are sparse. One can hardly spare some time for ‘Nothing’. In fact, as days pass, we are caught up in the same old monotonicity of daily life, not realizing that precious moments are passing us by. In a time like this, even the small moments caught over the dinner tables of restaurant in Delhi or while having a cup of tea should be saved and relished. 

So, never miss an opportunity to defy rules and steal some time with your loved ones. However, ironically, the shopping malls in India have worked out an effective plan for us but to our own benefits. With every single amenity of need and entertainment, stringed into a single loop, you can efficiently save time and multitask between enjoying and shop for necessities.

While your children enjoy in the kids play zone in New Delhi, you can rush the grocery shopping at departmental stores. But once what’s important is done and the family is ready to unite, you can choose activities of mutual interest, from the available range of options—which is not scarce by any means.

Moreover, you can skip the daily cooking routine and indulge in flavours and hospitality of one of the fine-dine restaurants in Delhi. Then, a movie afterwards can be nice, or if you plan to do something more engaging, then get back to the kids play zone and enjoy a game of pool or snooker.

So, even in this busy routine you can easily snatch away some quiet moments and have some fun.