Tushar Mangl's Blog, page 19

Too Indian - Vishal Enclave - West Delhi

Too Indian at Vishal Enclave is located right opposite the TDI Mall and quite close to the Rajouri Garden Metro station. It has opened doors recently and is already gaining a lot of traction and popularity. It blends in a retail plus food concept, offering some unique products on sale along with sumptuous food. 

The Flying Saucer Cafe - Sector 29 Gurgaon

The food scene at Sector 29 is getting better and varied each day and The Flying Saucer Cafe is yet another star in this bustling food market. Situated on the ground floor, bang in the middle of the market, The Flying Saucer Cafe encompasses a large space with a rustic yet soothing decor.

It is a great place to escape and party and comes with its own backyard with a foosball table and swings. I tried a few items on my recent visit here and some of the things I loved and would definitely recommend were -

Chicken Tikka Duo - Two favorite tikka flavors, Malai and Masala on a single plate is a treat for chicken lovers

Chicken Seekh Kebab - The all time favorite seekh kebabs were soft and fresh.

Grilled Roast Chicken - Roast Chicken, grilled to perfection

Brownie with ice cream - Fresh brownie served with vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce.


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Soi 7 - DLF Cyberhub Gurgaon

Soi7 is one of the oldest and best breweries at DLF Cyber City. Located on the top floor of DLF Cyber Hub with an uber cool open seating area.

I went there for lunch the other with friends and found it be a great place to enjoy pan Asian food. They have a vast menu but the Asian food is just great. The service orientation of the staff is quite good and the ambiance relaxed and comfortable.

Indian Grill Room - Golf Course Road, Gurgaon

One of the oldest and well established fine dining restaurants at Golf Course, Indian Grill Room occupies the top floor at the Suncity Tower right opposite the Metro Station.
It's plush ambiance and a welcome with the fragrance of fresh jasmine flowers leads you to a heaven of soulful food with authentic Indian flavors.
They serve a set menu buffet with varied options to suit everyone. Indeed, there is a little bit of something for everyone to eat. In starters, Gosht Galawat is the best for meat lovers and so is the Murgh Nizami Tikka. Lemon Garlic Grill Fish is something which you would definitely like to repeat. 

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Made in Punjab - Cyber Hub Gurgaon

Set on the ground floor over a wide area, Made in Punjab was one of the early entrants to the Cyber Hub food lane. You cannot miss its presence, in between the famed Hard Rock Cafe and Farzi Cafe with a wide front, the signature MIP logo and burning flames (decor thing). 
Made in Punjab serves food which is unmistakably Indian and very close to authentic Punjabi food.  It gained popularity on the back of its lunch buffet which is a huge hit with the office goers at Cyber City and surrounding areas. 
My last visit was during dinner time, during which Ala carte is served and it was a fabulous experience. More so because the service is quite good and the manager kept a sharp eye on the tables.

I also had the opportunity to meet Chef Mahabir, who is behind so many of the dishes which were served.



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7 LinkedIn Groups Every Freelance Writer Should Follow

It is difficult to become a writer, no matter what kind of writer you want to be. However, now you can use someone else's experience to make your life easier.

The LinkedIn website provides accommodation for a variety of groups - including those that are relevant to writing. These groups give writers an opportunity to appeal to people in the publishing industry directly.


If you do not know where to start, use these groups. They will help you to get valuable feedback and constructive critique about your writing. Various specialists will help you understand how the publishing business works and how to start a career as a writer.


These groups are full of people who are related to the publishing industry. They are editors, publishers, agents, journalists and other writers. They are all here to help others by answering and asking questions. These people can help you with editing and publishing as well as improve your writing skills.


Here is a list of seven useful LinkedIn groups for writers. It cannot be said that any one of them is better than the rest. If you are looking for any specific information, it is possible that you will be able to find it in one of these groups.1. Authors, Writers, Publishers, Editors, & Writing Professionals.
If you want to learn more about publishing and how this industry works, then you should check this group out.


Remember that this group discusses topics related to the publishing industry but is not meant to advertise your book. This place can't help you to find yourself a literary agent or to sign a contract with the publishing house.


However, you can find a lot of interesting discussions and facts there that will help you understand how everything works and what you need to do to be published.2. LinkEds & Writers.

This is one of the largest LinkedIn groups for writers, proofreaders, editors and all people who are related to writing. It contains many discussions about different topics.


The purpose of this group is to be the perfect place for all kinds of writers on LinkedIn. In this group, they can share their advice and wisdom.


There are several subgroups in it too, each dedicated to a certain specialty. It makes it easier to find all the necessary information.3. 

It is a great place to meet different people who work in creative industries and get tips for improving your writing.


You can also share your professional opinion or give someone an advice there.
5. Creative Designers and Writers.The goal of this group is to unite various professionals, such as designers, artists, game developers, and writers. Due to the fact that all specialists have different approaches to the same things, you can get many extraordinary and really valuable opinions.

This group discusses important issues related to writing, starting with news about the latest innovations among technologies and ending with constructive critique and writing tips on how to get over writer's block.6. Book Writing, Self Publishing, and Marketing for Business People.This group was created for people who want to get help and advice from the others who have already achieved success in the writing industry and publishing.

For example, you can find some tips on traditional and self-published publications there.
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Well-known writers often visit this group to share their experience. Also, you can find editors, agents, and other people who are related to the publishing business there, which makes it an excellent place for research and self-improvement.It is impossible to make a career as a writer if you only know how to write well. Without certain knowledge about how the publishing business works, you will be defenseless. Most likely you will not be able to promote your work and the publishers will never notice it.That's why it's so important to contact other writers and people in the publishing industry to find out everything you need. The LinkedIn website can help you with this, so why should you turn away the opportunity to find some good and free help? The answers to all your questions regarding writing are waiting for you there.


But before plunging into so much information, you have to remember one thing.


The purpose of LinkedIn groups is to find valuable advice for you personally in a huge flow of information. You can try to absorb everything, but then you are unlikely to be able to deal with such a large amount of information. Eventually, you will forget at least half of it.

You need to understand what exactly you are looking for. It can be an answer to a specific question or topic. For example, if you need to write a comparison and contrast essay, first of all, you should go and read about different types of essay. When you understand all the specifics of this type of essay, you can move on finding writing tips or focus on a research of the topic, and so on.
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Fumo Creams - HUDA Metro Station - Gurgaon

Bang in the center of South Court section of HUDA Metro Station, Gurgaon is this cute little dessert parlor serving some interesting dessert options. It's been open now for more than three months and the other day I skipped dinner to visit and review this place.


The Choco Chip Shake was thick and chilled, the way we always like it to be. 




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The People & Co. in its new avtaar

CanvasLaugh Club or CLC has been a pioneer brand, bringing in the best of the stand-up comedy in India to leisure seekers. It built up a strong platform for comedians and humor enthusiasts in Mumbai and later in Gurgaon.

I recently visited the place now referred to as The People &  Co. to get acquainted with the new branding structure and whether there really existed a need to upgrade the experience. The founders of the place have now expanded their platform to host a wide range of live events under their Get Live initiative. They have aimed to move beyond the comedy and culinary scene to enhance client experience with stuff like live bands.

The location is great, it is situated at the Cyber Hub and this space was earlier being used as an office. So they have got a large space with a generous front which has been designed aesthetically.






The Delhi venue has been designed to offer varied experiences from their different venues including a Restaurant know as the Plate, Bar known as Public and Comedy club known as Canvas.

Canvas (the rebranded name for Canvas Laugh Club) is a space for roaring performances like stand-up comedy, musicals concerts, fashion shows and theatre. It is currently the only club in the Delhi NCR dedicated to the comedy genre with purpose built acoustics to enhance the experience of watching live stand-up comedy.

Plate a chic and posh restaurant that brings to the platter a plethora of progressive world cuisines and the chefs decide what they feel like ‘cooking’. Plate believes in preparing a piece of art instead of just another meal and make sure you are in for a delicious surprise that leaves you craving for more.

Public is a bar and open space, which opens up in the promenade, as the name suggests, is accessible to anyone and everyone. An all-day wine and coffee bar, the stage is open to an impromptu jazz set with mature and amateur musicians.


The edifice unfolds from a wrapped wood-and-copper facade, with the glow from its dimly illuminated atrium surrounding earth-toned marble floor. The interiors of The People & Co create an eclectic look that emphasizes on the basic philosophy of being simple, earnest and rustic. The design features a timeless worn feel with reclaimed brick walls, corrugated metal detail and beautifully rustic images spread all over the place. A wall dedicated to the merchandise of Canvas called the HaHa People. The place also offers a range of HaHa People merchandise on sale suited and made purely with an intention to bring a smile on everyone’s face.

Shit Happens - Desi Boy in America by Karan Puri - Book Review

Shit Happens is a light hearted novella about a geeky kid Anurag Sinha who lands up in United States with lack of finesse and knowledge about talking to women. Like Anurag Mathur's The Inscrutable Americans, this book also traces a student's journey to unknown lands.

Karan has added wit and humor to his story and the narrative is captivating. You would want to finish this book in a single sitting.

It all starts with Anurag who is not so popular at school getting a scholarship to study at University of Rochester. He falls in love with an all American girl who incidentally loves someone else. A novice in handling relationships, he stumbles along with love in heart and studies in his head.

A great read with some great moments captured in a precise and compact way.

Publisher - Prakash Books
Pages 160

Is the trend of Sarahah.Com worth the hype

For past few days, this app is going viral. Its called Sarahah a weird name if you ask me for a messaging app. Its key USP? You send messages anonymously. Like those chits of paper you passed in middle grade at school. No one knew who wrote them but you could guess already.
As it happens with everything internet questions are being raised over the sanity of this thing. After all, if my friend or a well wisher cannot give me a constructive feedback on face, is that feedback really worth it? Also, their is this whole negativity being peddled in the name of feedback impacting minds and causing issues. 
I registered on the App the other day and received just 6 messages. 2 were vile rants, 1 was a GOT spoiler and rest words from friends. I have sent umessages to other friends mostly whom I am close to and sent them a message just for the sake of it. If I need to give you a feedback, I can give it direct.
But can I? I know so many people who ask me feedback all the time. Be it their blogs, or career or life, I am asked for an opinion. Am I always honest? No. I know what the other person wants to listen, and if I don't tote the line, the person would be upset. I have tried brutal honesty in the past and friends labelled me as a crude, rude fella who is cold hearted. That they were not really friends, I realized much later.

Which brings me to the point of Sarahah. It is easy to say, give me a direct feedback, but how many of our friends have been really honest to us? We pooh paah, share selfies, enjoy coffees and travels but are we really honest to each other? We take special care not to unnecessary offend someone.

Real friendships and relationships are a rarity. I think that's why such apps can make a difference. So that you can tell your friends something good. Not another frivolous whatsapp message or a FB post. A meaningful dialogue.

Sadly, people will misuse it for mischief or malice. But that's okay. Learn to take criticisms and negativity with a pinch of salt. I think this app is a wonderful opportunity to communicate the deep things in your heart. With an added advantage of not puncturing other person's ego intentionally.

And I seriously believe that once the venting out is done, you will have enough courage in your heart to confront your known ones. A light heart is better than one carrying heavy emotional baggage.

It also puts a spotlight on introverts. For extroverts, its easy to express, for introverts its difficult. A curtain of anonymity would really benefit introverts to speak out.