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POLKA DOTS CAN NEVER GO OUT OF FASHION

‘FADS FADE BUT VINTAGE TRENDS LIKE POLKA DOTS NEVER GOOUT OF FASHION. FLIRTY, RETRO AND WHIMSICAL, WE BRINGTO YOU A STYLE BEFITTING EVERY AGE.

‘ STRONGER SALES OF CARS AND PICKUPTRUCKS HELPED FORD BECOME THE BEST-SELLING AUTOMAKER IN CANADA IN MARCH,WHILE CHRYSLER RETAINED THE SALESCROWN FOR THE YEAR-TO-DATE.

‘ STUDIES CONTINUE TO UNLOCK THE MEDICINALBENEFITS OF TEA, WHICH HAS BEEN TOUTED TOHELP WITH EVERYTHING FROM HEADACHES TODEPRESSION SINCE ANCIENT TIMES.

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David Abraham andRakesh Thakore's showon day 3 of the Wills

Lifestyle India Fashion WeekAutumn Winter 2013 titled'Shaadi redux' - a traditionalIndian wedding line tweaked tolook modern, was a take on howa 21st century bride may borrowa few elements of the classicbridal wardrobe yet retain herstyle. "Our collection is forsomeone who wants to getmarried in a suit or skirt",explained David Abraham.

The abrupt amalgamation offabric and style did not do muchjustice to the restyling. Silkbrocade jackets teamed withwide leg pants, silk georgettekurta paired with tussar brocade

skinny pants, georgette saree-skirt worn over gold zari tissueblouse, and silk choli withbrocade skirt were some of theblends of the classicist sari andnot so novel, modern cuts. Theonly notable component was theintelligent use of fabrics. Benarasbrocade is a rich textile heritage andthis collection dutifully paid homageto the nature and structure ofweaving. An interesting element wasthe scarf weaved in a way toresemble a wicker basket that firmlyrested around the models' necks. Anover-sized red bindi sitting in thecenter their foreheads was alsoattention-grabbing. The shoes,platform heeled (at least 7 incheshigh) golden slippers withoutany support strap were

disappointing. The models wereclearly uncomfortable walking in

the absurd creations. Ostensiblya few missed a step or two too.

For every girl and woman, polka dots are a fashion must-haves. They are a classic style that have evolved right fromtheir first appearance on Minnie Mouse to today's

glamourous and popular designs on runways and red-carpetevents. It's a style for all seasons, simply because it exudes anundeniably youthful flair, and yet remains an incredibly timelessoption for glitter girls of all ages! Big, medium or small-sized,

polka dots suit everyone. Since the pattern is not restricted to onesize, these dresses can be bold and vibrant or soft and subtle indesign. Unlike other vintage trends, polka dots offer anintriguing way of mixing and matching with other boldcolours. Clever and sensible use of this print can help youachieve various desirable styles.

Says designer Archana Kochhar, "If you want to dress casuallyand smart, try outfits like a small-dotted jumpsuit, which is not toolong and pair it with a 1960s' woven hat to make the look morepersonal and chic. Adding some raw details like a chunky bangleand gladiators or boots with silver studs creates the perfectcontrast to the hat and the polka dots, making the outfit moremodern and edgy." Bigger and more structured dots can add alittle fun to a sophisticated party outfit. Such dresses need subtleaccessories, so go with simple or minimalistic jewellery, handbag,hair and shoes, as the dots are enough detail on their own!

New data compiled andreleased by the carcompanies Tuesday

shows Ford sold 25,092 vehiclesin Canada last month. That's upfrom 24,690 the same month ayear ago. Chrysler Canada sawits sales increase by more inpercentage terms, up 6.5 per cent from22,703 to 24,173 vehicles. But thatwasn't quite enough to outsell Fordduring the month.

So far this year, Chrysler hassold 58,018 vehicles in Canada, goodenough for first overall and a gain offour per cent from last year's level.Both companies singled out pickuptrucks for their better numbers. "Weexperienced our best Ram truck sales

in our history this month," ChryslerCanada's COO Dave Buckinghamsaid in a statement. The third largestNorth American auto company,General Motors, saw its Canadiansales continue to decline, down morethan 10 per cent from the same montha year earlier to 20,218 from 22,684.Based on those numbers, Chryslerhas a year-to-date new car marketshare of 16.3 per cent in Canada.Ford claims second place with16.2 per cent, while GM is in thirdat 13.5 per cent. Japaneseautomaker Toyota competeswith GM for the title of world'sbiggest car seller, but in Canada,Toyota is firmly entrenched infourth place.

Nutritionist Patricia Bannan hasprovided eight reasons to whywe should drink tea.Tea contains a small amount ofnatural fluoride, a chemical thatcan help prevent tooth decay,she said. When fluoride mixeswith saliva, bacteria can'tproduce the acid by-productsthat promote cavities.Additionally, fluoride works torepair teeth in the early stagesof tooth decay, she explained.Studies also show catechins(antioxidants) in green tea extractmay trigger weight loss bystimulating the body to burncalories and decreasing body fat,especially in the abdominal(belly) area. Thanks to itspolyphenols (the antioxidantsfound in tea), sipping on a cupmay have cancer-fightingeffects. While the overallresearch is inconclusive,evidence shows the polyphenols

in tea, particularly catechins,have biological activities thatmay be relevant to cancerprevention, Bannan noted.These antioxidants have alsobeen shown to inhibit tumorgrowth: green teas specificallyhave been shown to activatedetoxification enzymes that mayhelp protect against tumordevelopment.One study from Italy founddrinking three cups of green teadaily prevented prostate cancerin men who had precancerouscells indicating the presence ofthe disease.

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8 REASONS YOUSHOULD DRINK TEA

Contd. from Pg. 25However, because the studies are inconclusive, the NationalCancer Institute does not recommend for or against the use oftea to reduce the risk of any type of cancer. Scientists nowagree the 'eight glasses of water a day' rule is misleading anddrinks such as tea and coffee can hydrate the body just alongwith water. It's still a good idea to aim for moderate caffeineintake, with no more than one to two cups at a time. Accordingto a study conducted in the Netherlands and published in theArchives of Internal Medicine, drinking tea was associatedwith a more than 50 per cent reduction in severe atherosclerosis(hardening and narrowing of the arteries) in women who drank1 to 2 cups a day. Another study, published in the journalStroke, found that long-term consumption of black, green,oolong or white tea can cut the risk of strokes by as much as 60percent. Researchers say the antioxidants, found abundantlyin tea, may play a critical role in preventing heart diseases.Tea might also help in the prevention and treatment ofneurological diseases, especially degenerative diseases likeAlzheimer's.Research shows the polyphenols in green tea may help preventneurotransmitters involved in brain function, like dopamineand epinephrine, from degrading. It may also inhibit senileplaques from depositing in the brain, which impairs cognition.Overall, one to two cups of green tea a day may boost yourlearning and memory.Further, green tea has been found to improve bone mineraldensity and strength.Studies have shown that elderly women who drank tea hadhigher bone density in their hips and less bone loss than womenwho didn't drink tea.White tea has been found to be effective at fighting infectionscaused by staph and streptococcus bacteria, pneumonia andtooth decay.Researchers think the natural chemicals contained in white teamight provide many benefits to the immune system and overallhealth.

GET YOUR JEANSTO FIT YOU RIGHTA pair of well-fitting

jeans is as elusive asthe perfect red lipstick.

Jeans that do not fit well are aneyesore. Everyone struggles tofind that perfect pair.

This task becomes doublyhard if you possess a pear-shaped body (god knowswhere Kim Kardashian getshers). Finding a jeans that fitsperfectly is next to impossiblefor women who are bottomheavy. More often than not youare going to find that the jeansaccording to your waist sizewon't move an inch above yourthighs and thus you have tosettle for something that bagson your waist crushing yourdreams to wear a jeans with asnug fi t . But help's heresweeties. A nip and a tuck willsolve your problem.

1. Turn your jeans insideout and wear them and fastenthe button.

2. See the bags on thewaistband of your jeans? Pinchthe waistband from both, theright and the left sides. Youshould have an equal amountof fabric on both sides and donot pinch too hard.

Yopu don't want your

jeans to cut through yourwaist? You should only take somuch fabric that the waistbandis neither too tight nor loose butfits your waist snugly.

3. Secure each pinch of denimwith a safety pin so that yourmeasurement is not lost when youare taking off the jeans.

4. Now adjust the pins tomake a pleat on the back of thewaistband. You don't wanttucks in the front portion ofyour jeans. Make sure that youhave an equal amount of fabricon each side and the pleatsshould be equidistant from thecentre.

5. Use a sewing machineand stitch each pleat startingfrom the waistband andtapering off before the backpockets.

Make sure i t 's a neatstraight stitch. Get an expert todo it if you have zilch stitchingskills.

DEVELOP THE POISE OF A DIVAYour posture and poise can make the difference between

being present and being noticed, between a pretty womanand a beautiful diva. To develop poise and posture, read

on Poise is the signature of a true diva. It's the beauty of being inthe moment. It's what the French call a 'je ne sais quoi' quality andthe British 'an air about her'. Modern media calls it the X factorand we all instinctively recognise it when we see it. "Even anordinary-looking woman can walk into a room and have everyonelooking at her before she even utters a word. That's what poiseand good bearing can deliver to you no matter what your otherstrengths and weaknesses are. It will help you captivate andenchant, and command a presence all your own," says Miss World1997 Diana Hayden in her book. "People who have poise exudeconfidence," says grooming expert Rukshana Eisa.

Wouldn't it be great if you looked graceful from every angle?We show you how with an easy guide.Descending stairsPlace a hand on the banister either for support or just for the

awareness. Turn your foot and place it down sideways, almostparallel to the step. Avoid pointing your feet forward, unless thesteps are very broad. Let the ball of your foot land first and thenyour heel - the opposite of how you'd walk in heels. Your body willautomatically turn sideways in the direction of your feet. For anelegant effect, twist your torso and slightly angle your shouldersto face forward.Standing right Stand with your body erect, shoulder squared, and head heldupright. Try to keep your body weight evenly distributed on bothfeet, with your legs together (or slightly apart for balance). Youcould have your hands falling loosely by your side. Anothercomfortable position for your hands, especially in formal or semi-formal wear, is when you're holding something in one hand - a bag,mobile phone or a drink. Use what's in your hand as a groundingobject. If holding a glass, you could gently fold that hand at theelbow and let it rest alongside your stomach. Let the other hand fallbeside you.



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USE OLD SCRAP FORCHIC INTERIORS

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BRING HOME A WIND CHIME

It's said to be the colour of passion, romance, excitementand danger. Red, more importantly, is one of the few coloursthat can dramatically brighten up the mood of the entire

room. The colour is a bright spark that can liven up any interior.However, if it's overdone, the room will definitely look garish.Hence, red, in any shade, is best used sparingly. How much ofthe house or the room one decides to paint in the colourreflects the personality of the home owner.

Unfortunately, not too many people are comfortable usingthis colour excessively. The reason? Red is also famed as adangerous colour, one that can make people irritable and invokefeelings of rage and hostility. Hence, one option is to use it ona single wall and then accessorise (upholstery and decor) usingthe colour or to go in for a dual tone painting style using twocomplementing shades of the colour. So, if you've beendebating about getting your bedroom or living room paintedin this awesome colour, here's what you need to keep in mind.Choose the right shade

Like most colours, red comes in a number of shades rangingfrom a light blushing red to deep crimson, from a rustic villagered to dark burgundy and from a tomato red to a cherry redamong others. It's most important to choose the right shade.

There's more you can do with your interiors; use old scrap tomake pretty home decor items We have moved into an erawhere all people can think is about going green. Recycling is

passe. The trend that has made a buzz now is upcycling, that is,reusing vintage products such that you can make it into somethingof a higher value. Basically, it is about using products for a littlemore time before there is place in the landfill so it can be discarded.

Though greentailing is not all that hyped up in India as it is abroad,it sure has grabbed many an eyeball. Gone are the days, when allthat youth could think of is draining their brains. A lot of ouryoungsters are making a business out of recycling and well, what'sbetter when you can both make money and tell mother nature thatyou care. Upcycling, like mentioned earlier, is quite a rage in theWest, especially when it comes to home decor. But fret not! For all ofyou who like trying out and customising goods at home, here aresome fun ideas for you to try out yourself at home:

1. Bind your old hard cover books together (side by side), suchthat it looks like a plank. You can use this as a book shelf and placethem on your wall. This is a funky way of upcycling.

2. To get that rustic look, you can use cane sieves (the oneswith which your moms and mom-in-laws sieve rice in) to make it intoa photo-frame. How? Well, just paint them in funky

ways, give them different strokes with different hues and youcan paste your photographs on them before placing them on thewall. You could also make a photo wall, by placing many sieves indifferent angles (like if you place one horizontally, place the othervertically and otherwise).

3. Use your old coasters as a wall hanging. Use colourful ribbonsor threads to tie up the coasters after they're painted in your style,and then place them on your wall. You could do the same with yourtea sieves, by painting them up and hanging them on the wall.

Wind chimes are usually found on a veranda, but notoften. They are at times made use of in order toaccentuate a long window or included to deliver elegance to a

kitchen space. Gardens will be yet another much-loved location to put them.Nowadays, wind chimes will not be only utilised for decoration or for fendingoff animals; they are also utilised as musical tools and areutilised by sailors to check the weather.Several people even feel that hanging windchimes in their house can bring good luck.The tones and vibrations of wind chimeswould help to calm your mind, soothe yournerves as well as discharge your entire stressthat would have built up over the week. Whileyou plunge into your home garden and revelwithin the means to connect with the earth, therelaxing sound of your wind chimes tinkling inthe wind may also make it easier to connect withyour inside spirit. For thousands of years, windchimes have been utilised for decoration apartfrom various different uses. Feng Shui also uses wind chimes for numeroustreatments, believing that the relaxing sounds created by wind chimes could

heal and restore the soul.In the North, Northwest as well as West, metal wind chimes are a great

choice while wooden wind chimes work properly in the South, Southeastand East. In line with Feng Shui, you will be able to select the quantity of rodsin line with the type of treatment you desire. For instance, four,

six, seven, eight or eighteen rods couldlikewise be used for good fortune.

With many kinds and supplies tochoose from, you probably can make sureyou get a set of wind chimes which isgoing to improve your backyard or porcharea whereas soothing your thoughts aswell as entire body. Select wind chimeswith stained glass decoration or a set ofwind chimes which reflects one thingwhimsical as well as extraordinary. Theselection is definitely yours. In the eventyou select one thing that is much more

conventional, select a basic set of bamboo wind chimes for a bit ofAsian taste. Setting up your wind chimes is sort of simple, regardless of thelocation you choose.

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SAVE MAX PROVES AGAIN: WE CARE FOR OUR CLIENTS

In a move that emphasizes the commitment towards its clientsin GTA, Save Max Real Estate one of the leading Real EstateBrokerages which provide quality and affordable real estate ser-

vices - had their Customer Appreciation Fiesta at Brampton.The event, held at Grand Empire Convention Center & Banquet Hall,reinforced Save Max's appreciation towards its customers and cli-ents. The event was a major step towards enhancing its strategiccustomer relationship in Brampton and GTA, the cornerstone of itssuccess.Save Max Real Estate Customer Appreciation Event was Gracedby Top Dignitaries of Ontario including Hon. Minister of Immigra-tion Micheal Coteau, MPP Vic Dhillon, Councillor Vicky Dhillon.Hon. Minister Micheal Coteau also read the message from Hon.Premier Kathleen Wynne.The event elicited very positive feedback from clients and associ-ates on the path ahead, besides highlighting Save Max unique blendof quality, consistency and personalized service.Speaking on the occasion, Mr Raman Dua, CEO of Save Max, said:"We are thrilled and would like to extend our thanks to all ourclients - He said, its a small step to stay connected to our custom-

SAVE MAX TEAM CUTTING THE CAKE.

ers as much as we can and as long as we can. Events of this typeare a regular occurrence at Save Max as we seek to strengthen thebond between ourselves and our clients, which are the lifeblood ofthis company." CONTD. ON PAGE 37


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BE IN THE CENTER OF IT ALLADDED VALUE & CONVENIENCE

The excitement isbuilding on our earlyspring launch of

Baker Street Residences.We are proud to announcethe latest news about thesurrounding new develop-ment of the Light RailTransit System which will

most cer tainly add value andconvenience to the commu-nity!Construction is underway forthe Eglinton Crosstown LRT.Imagine being in the centre ofit all, with access to all theamenities that the beautifulCity of Toronto has to offer -

theatres, restaurants, shop-ping and even direct Airpor taccess! The Baker StreetResidences is just minutesaway from the OakwoodStation and just a few stops toa major hub running Nor th,South, East and West.The very desirable community

of the Baker Street Resi-dences offers unparalleledreflections of our qualitydesigns & workmanship withcontinuous enduring value.Enjoy the comfor t, ease ofcommute and continuousreturn on investment for manyyears to come.

A cramped room canalso look beautiful

It's one of the most common problems people living inthe city face. You may have a home but constantly feeltha t i t ' s too smal l and c rowded fo r your l ik ing .

Decorating a tiny living room or bedroom can be a bit hardas you may have to let go of some of the furniture. Hereare some helpful tips to make your room look wider andclutter-free. -If you have good wall space, why not put upmirrors. They can help open up tiny spaces and make yourroom look much bigger. A large mirror helps because itcreates the illusion of depth. -Before painting your livingroom, keep in mind the colour. Remember dark shades ofpaint can make the walls look narrower. Instead opt forlighter hues. You don't have to restrict yourself to boringshades of white, but try colours like beige or light yellowor blue that wil l brighten up the room. -Choose yourfurniture carefully. The more you try and fit in to your room,the less walking space you will have. Try and opt for piecesthat have double utility. Like a chest that can hold yourtelevision and music set together.

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PICKING ARTWORK AMATTER OF CREATIVITY

Artwork castings canmake or break homedecor. Here is all you

need to know about choosingthe right frames. A beautifullydecora ted room looks

unfinished without any artworkon the walls.

Yet, the most beautifulpaintings, prints and, yes, evenmirrors will detract from the overalllook if wrong frames are used.

When deciding what types offrames to select to enhance yourartwork, consider the followingpoints; they will make yourselection process easier and theresult will flatter your home.

Check out your furnitureLook at the furniture and

other details in the space todecide what type of a frame willwork with what you already have.Don't forget to check out themoldings, door frames,architectural detai ls windowframes and baseboards alreadypresent.

Get the right colourDetermine which colours

predominate in your home.Does one colour seem to standout? You may choose to playup this colour by having yourart matted in a similar shade orthe frame finished in a like hue.

For a dramatic effect, tryusing a complimentary colourto make your artwork stand outand take center stage, if that isthe look you are striving for.

Revamp the framesIf you already possess

artwork that is framed invarious styles, why not trypainting the frames in the samecolour or revamping them inthe same type of stain orfinish? The result will providevisual harmony, without yourhav ing to spend a lo t o fmoney on framing.

SAVE MAX PROVES AGAINWE CARE FOR OUR CLIENTSCONTD. FROM PAGE 33The event also celebrated the accomplishments of Save MaxTop Performers and recognized its top real estate talent. Amongthe key award recipients' were Sachin Gupta, Top Realtor of theyear 2012-2013; Pankaj Behal, Top Listing Agent 2012-2013;Nitin Malik, Rookie of the Year 2012-2013; Honored by Hon.Minister Micheal Coteau & MPP Vic Dhillon.Raman Dua also announced the Mega Draw where a LuckyWinner will Drive Away with Brand New Hyundai Elantra Car(2013) in the same event next year. All Save Max Customer whobuys or sell house through Save Max will automatically qualifyfor the draw. This mega draw is co-sponsored by Raptors SuperFan Nav Bhatia's CEO of Mississauga Hyundai & RexdaleHyundai. For details and conditions about this draw please visitwww.savemax.caMr Raman Dua, Save Max CEO added: "The industry that wedeal in,is all about reasonable and professional real estate ser-vice with a commitment towards its clients. Building ongoing,long-term relationships is the key and we are happy and thank-ful to all those who contributed to our growth. We place highpremium on our customers and we empower, attract andretain them through our professional service standards. Weare thankful to the amazing response here today where inour clients have come in large number much more than ourexpectations to extend their suppor t to Save Max Team. Thishelps us to strive more aggressively on the path of excel-lence in the region."To give little brief about the event, The event had an gather-ing of more than 1400 people. There was Dance per formanceby Kids and also the professional Bhangra dance to enter-tain all guest. Kids also had a gala time in the event gettingface painting, tattoo, and enjoying the Clown Show. SaveMax Team Also Organized a painting competition for the kidswhere in Top Three painting were awarded with the prizes. AlsoRaptors Super Fan Mr. Nav Bhatia gave an I Pad to one luckywinner in the event.For any more information about Save Max or event informationplease contact 905-216-7800.



Before you discover everythingthis great collection of homeshas to offer, we wanted toshare some history behind thiscommunity and how i t a l lstar ted. When we envision ourideal home, it is impor tant tothink about the neighbourhoodand the history behind it. Forsome builders, houses are justsimply built to be bought but forBaker Street Residences it en-compasses so much more. Witha love for this neighbourhood, aplace where Royalpark HomesPresident Marco DeSimone calledhome and has fond memories of his own, he always dreamed of devel-oping a community within the same neighbourhood that reflects thesame values and experiences he had growing up.Marco reflected back onto his roots, where his life started and pictureda neighbourhood similar to the one he grew up in. This collection ofBachelor Suites and 2 & 3 Storey Towns are fit for growing families oryoung professionals. With these great homes backing onto an enrichedpark and natural trails, Marco wanted to create the perfect backdropfor a home where families can build a life and create memo-ries similar to the ones he holds near to my hear t.It is impor tant for us to make sure everything is per fect sowe can ensure the same values & fond memories Marcoshared are built into each and every home. We want you to beinvolved in the progress of this great neighbourhood and keepyou up to date with all of the latest details. We are preparingthe last of the exterior and interior final touches and are excitedto be able to share them with you soon. We look forward to beinga par t of one of many memories you will create within this greatneighbourhood.

The History Behind BakerStreet Residences

Ameesha Patel ' sproduct ion housein Mumbai has a per-

fect homely atmosphere wherehappiness quotient is a prior-ity and productivity is an ob-vious result, writes NimishaTiwari. What can a visitor ex-pect from the office of one ofthe prettiest production houseowners in India? Well, it's aneasy guess - a well decoratedand comfortable space. AndAmeesha Patel's office abso-lutely fits the bill. Situated in

AMEESHA'S OFFICE IS AHOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME

a quiet lane in suburbanMumbai, the office is almostlike a 'home-away-from-home.'There are well-lit seating ar-eas, fully functional pantry,conference area, aptly venti-lated utility spaces and then,of course, the boss's cabin,which has a splash of pink.Says Ameesha, "Pink 's myfavourite colour and so mycabin is an extension of thatcolour preference. But the restof the office is personalisedaccording to other's choices."

Her business partner, KuunalGoomer likes robust shadesand thus there's a combinationof wood and black, which rulethe colour palette in his cabin.A meeting room has cushyblack leather chairs and a teakwood conference table. Andthe entire space has a commonfeature of scented candles thatare lit in the corners to give a'calming' effect.

The ar tefacts : Candlestands, photo frames and Bud-dha paintings are displayed at

the assembling room for visi-tors. "Every time I travel, I picksome little interesting artefactsthat will suit my office theme,"adds Ameesha. A life-size pic-ture of her grandmotheradorns the walls at the recep-t ion area. "My grandma'sblessings are always with me.She 's been my strengththroughout," explains the ac-tor-producer.

Terrace spot: After a longdays' work, the business part-ners are often joined by theirteam staff and other visitors atthe terrace area, which haslamps hanging on the wallsand fairy lights dimly-lit in-side. Frangipani flower potsdot the terrace with a cornerin the East dedicated to theTulsi plant. "My friends, pro-ducers and directors of tenperch here for hours on thecushioned bamboo chairs andchat a l l evening long. Mystaff's birthday cakes are cuthere and we have a great timetogether. It's more of a bond-ing spot for us , a lso ourfavouri te ," Kuunal andAmeesha say.



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