FOREWORD

2010 The number has a nice ring to it. Doesn't it? A rounded feeling. Of completion. Of having reached a milestone. As we step in to a fresh and sparkling new year, we have the same hopes and aspirations as the year before, of being able to give you a magazine that's your money's worth and keeps you posted with whatever's happening in this part of the world.

Therefore for our cover story this time we give you an update on the next best things of 2010, be it entertainment, fashion, business, cuisine, music?you name it, we have it!

Step out in style this year as we tell you the 10 must-haves to keep in your wardrobe. So don't throw out anything from the previous year yet, not until you've read this one! We are going to introduce you to some special people in this our first issue of the year, sporting heroes from the south. Triathlon athlete Anu Vaidyanathan, squash player Dipika Pallikal and ace racer Karun Chandhok, read on to know what drives these 20-somethings to push themselves to the limit of human endurance and touch that finishing line, it's the stuff that will give you goosebumps and make your chests swell with pride. It will give you that feeling that even we can see our country's name up there, we too have champions who can make it happen!

Meet our sizzling hot cover girl Shriya Saran. Hers is an incredible journey that begins at the foothills of the Shivalik mountains and finds success in the southernmost part of the country. An interesting example of talent and hardwork surpassing language and geographical boundaries!

Talking of the future, how about a peek into what the stars hold for us in 2010. Be it your love life, professional front and health. We have three experts telling us what to expect this year. Read. Anticipate. Enjoy!

There is something to be said about the Indian woman's resilience and skill. There are so many success stories floating out there about how simple housewives with a talent for cooking have gone out and by sheer hard work risen to the top. Built empires. One such lady is Annamma John from Kochi, her cakes are on the shelves of most stores and of course uppermost in the minds of Keralites when it comes to buying cakes. A heartwarming read.

A marriage of cuisines is one of the most interesting and happy marriages, we have for you a whopping feast of 5 such marriages. Vietnamese rice paper roll with paneer tikka, anyone? Or Pazham Nurukku in chocolate cups? Surely a gourmet's dream come true. Try it out or check it out. The pleasure is entirely yours any which way! With the usual fare of exotic travel destinations, movies medley, music and restaurant reviews, it's reading pleasure all the way. Stay with us. The best is yet to come!

Executive Editor

sugatha.menon@jademagazine.in