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Disha
Patani
The new It Girl in the
movies decodes the
Art of Sexy.
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THE BEAUTY OF
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Watch lovers covet
their collections, and
this custom cabinet
gives them their
personal museum.
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MAKE YOURSELF
HAPPIER THAN EVER
Because, seriously,
you deserve it.
76
ALL ABOUT THE
METHOD EXTREME
Kelly Slater is the
greatest surfer of all
time, and hes now
changing the sport.
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IN VIVID DETAIL
We meet the man
whose art captures
time in motion.
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ALEXIS REN
The super-sexy
Instagram star and
body-positive
advocate makes her
Maxim India debut.
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24 HOURS TO LIVE
Kunal Kamra is no
stranger to death
threats, but hes
counting it down for
the first time.
22 M2
GAMING MASTERS OF FORM
These action-packed In the first of a series,
THE BALLER WINE WINS titles are your new we meet designer
Hardik Pandya Biodynamic is in. all-night ragers. Rajesh Pratap Singh
to decode his style
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WE PRESS SOME These little dudes
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The ethical, moral cold-weather staples.
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CONTROL
The military-inspired Rezvani Tank is the extreme
utility vehicle from hell.
by DAN CARNEY
MAXIMINDIA.IN NOVEMBER 2017 13
extreme
INKED FOR
INSPIRATION!
Meet the woman taking some of the sexiest
photos on the Internet today.
by ALI DRUCKER
ADMIT IT: YOUD THINK SHES GOT YOUR to do. And I pretty much started shooting Horror stories? Whats the strangest thing
dream job. Alissa Brunelli always knew nude completely from that point on. It was thats happened to you on set?
she wanted to be a photographer, but not maybe in 2005. Theres so many! Ive been approached by
all little girls who spent their childhood random strangers, since I tend to shoot
dressing up their neighbours and snapping What was it you liked so much about outside a lot. Ive had people block us in
their pictures grow to become prolific shooting nude girls? with their cars trying to get photographs
nude photographers. Brunellis work can It was a lot less intimidating than I first with us, Ive had every bodily fluid you
be seen largely in Tattoo magazine and on expected, and its a fun, intimate process could possibly imagine on me
SuicideGirls.com, a popular website that where you get to know people. And its very
shows off alternative, pin-up style models. weird and strange that you become friends So you set the bar pretty low. That would
She has a unique ability to make you feel with these people through shooting them probably get me to relax.
as though youve stumbled upon a private, naked. But, literally, every friend I have is a Yeah, yeah! It definitely makes whatever
erotic moment that the model secretly girl that Ive shot. youre worried about not that bad.
wanted to share with you, anyway.
But taking pictures of beautiful naked What about SuicideGirls in particular What do you think your favourite photo
women isnt all funits an incredibly makes you want to shoot for them? shoot to date has been?
involved process. We caught up with Its interesting. So, basically, SuicideGirls Theres so many I really like shoots based
the photographer whos shot over 1,500 is a really interesting website because it off movies. Some of the favourite things
scantily-clad ladies to get the lowdown on has the nudity and the community aspect, Ive done: I recreated the bathtub scene
the importance of confidence, on-set horror so its the perfect fit for me. It was a social from The Big Lebowski with a ferret and a
stories and what its like to know thousands thing at first that turned into a job. girl, I think that was really fun. Ive done
of guys are aroused by your art. American Psycho. Any pop culture type of
If youre ever shooting a woman and she movie when I can find a girl who is willing
Your photos are pretty racy. Lots felt uncomfortable, how would you put her to be a guinea pig, Im all about. Right now,
of gorgeous, often-naked, tattooed at ease? Im working on a shoot with a girl thats
women. What is it that draws you to this Usually I tell silly stories about other things about the movie Signs. Were going to have
particular subject matter? that have happened at shoots, that maybe a room full of glasses of water and shes
I was working at a tattoo studio, and I like would be considered horror stories, and going to have a little foil hat. Stuff like that
shooting girls in fashion and stuff like that usually I get people laughing and feeling really makes it fun for me.
in general, anyway. I met a girl who was like, Thank God, thats not me. And I tell
a Suicide Girl who came into the shop to the girls that everyone has flaws and stuff What do you think the main difference is
get tattooed. Basically, she was like, You like that. A good photo is all about angles between a man photographing a woman,
should shoot me for SuicideGirls and I and shadowing, because everyone has and a woman photographing a woman?
felt, Oh my God! This is what I was meant something worth photographing. There are many. Ive heard from the girls
A BEER REVOLUTION
Indian craft brewers and beer brands are stepping up their game, big time.
by ARJUN PURI AND DEVANSHI KOTHARI
ON A WARM EVENING, I FOUND MYSELF AT assisted by beer evangelist John Eapen. malt lager traditionally brewed in Vienna.
Quaff, a brewpub in Cybercity, Gurugram, Their other brew, Pepper and Clove Saison Monks Potion is made with Belgian yeast,
wanting to try out the latest concoction is available at Lagom. These flavours were combining the flavours of roasted Indian
they had to offer. The market for craft beer chosen because of the Hibiscus religious coriander seeds and tea to offer a citrusy
in India was supposedly going through significance and to represent the people of flavour to its drinker.
an explosion in terms of expansion, but the farms in India. Pepper and cloves are Bira 91, is another first. Launched in
one certainly wouldnt realise it living in also common spices that are commonly February of 2015, it offers four beers: Bira
Gurugram. Over a hundred brewpubs had used in the North and the South, crossing 91 White, Bira 91 Strong, Bira 91 The IPA
sprung across Indias metropolitan cities in the boundaries of region and ethnicity. and finally the first of its kind: a low-calorie
the short span of a decade. Gurugram, one On the other end of the spectrum is beer called Bira 91 Light which only has
of Indias biggest beer drinking cities, no Witlinger and its founders goal to become 90 calories in a 330 ml bottle. At the same
doubt because of its urban-youth culture, a segment leader in the Indian beer market. time, Bira 91 Strong is a High Intensity
was stuck shuffling between the usual four Indias first bottled craft beer was launched Wheat Beer that is made with fermented
styles of beer. in early 2016 and offered two grained ale that integrates high honey and caramel
Over the rising din of chatter, I variants: Witlinger Wheat Ale and Witlinger notes with a low bitterness. Bira 91 became
overheard someone nearby exclaim If Lager. The style is that of Belgian wheat an instant hit among the urban crowd with
you like Saison, youre a member of the beer, incorporating the flavours commonly its low cost. Ironically, the most surprising
tribe. Saisons (French for seasons) are associated with summer to correct the Bira 91 offering is the Indian Pale Ale. IPAs
brewed for the summer, when the winters limited choices the Indian consumer had can be traced back to the 18th century.
thaw out. They are fruity, spicy, and low on when it came to craft beer. Witlinger, Although its gained increasing popularity
bitternessperfect to refresh oneself on a partially filtered, with orange zest and all over the world, the IPA hasnt caught
humid day. Ekta is one such brewery that spices, is easy to wet ones throat. on in the Indian market yet. The Indian
hits the complex notes of the Belgian mixed Maharashtra has been helming the craft palette is used to pleasant tones that are
grain bill. Named because the Sanskrit beer scene for a few years now. Gateway easier to drink whereas Bira 91The IPA is
word for unity was essentially the same Brewery, launched in 2011, offers a variety an onslaught of strong tastes. With a high
in Hindi and Kannada, Ekta beers are of craft beers across multiple brewpubs alcohol content, this IPA combines a flurry
strongly rooted in its Indian identityand and restaurants in Mumbai. Their beers of bitter hops such as cascade, magnum,
have no plans of losing it any time soon. carry quirky namesperhaps a reflection of and brewers gold, but starts off as a mildly
The Hibiscus Saison available at Quaff was Gateways attempt to offer its consumers a sweet roll of states, only to finish with a
made as a collaboration between Quaff, global and diverse experience. As Vienna burst of spice. Its time we tamed the
and Ishan Grover (RJ Brewing Solutions), As It Gets is an interpretation of the toasty Indian palette!
Wine is
a wines characteristic taste and flavour as
imparted by the surrounding environment.
The final product will be a product not of
technology but of nature, Da Prato says.
the Future
Wine drinkers in the area are taking note
of the quality of that final product, too. Podere
Cncori sees enough traffic, in part thanks
to the nearby Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco
hotel, that it typically sells out of its supply by
Wineries are seeking to connect back October, halting tours until the following April,
with natureand make world-class when the new vintage becomes available. The
vintages in the process. winerys popular Melogranopredominantly
by JAKE EMEN
Syrah with a blend of local grapes from old
vineshas spurred on the term Melogranised,
referring to the convivial and blissful state of
mind obtained after a glass or two.
JUST WHEN YOU START FEELING COMFORTABLE With a few glasses under our belts already,
ordering a bottle at the trendy natural wine bar in town, Da Prato turns on some music in his tasting
here come biodynamic wines. Theyre actually nothing room, and then says that with biodynamic
new, but their popularity is soaring and proponents farming, Youre improvisingbut on a solid
claim they may be key to wines long-term future. So base. The tunes? Jazz, of course.
what the hell are they? His approach is like that of an artist,
Biodynamic is beyond organic, explains Alina DAmelia adds. Its about being flexible and
DAmelia, a guide with Podere Cncori, a biodynamic going with the flow of nature.
winery beautifully situated among the mountains in And theres the key virtue of biodynamic wines:
Gallicano, a town in the northwest of Tuscany that I Believers say their flexibility and adaptability. There is an
biodynamic wines
visited not long ago. You also try to stay in balance emergency now, Da Prato says of climate change. And
provide the fullest
and harmony with nature. possible expression if it continues, he and folks like him believe that the
Whereas the organic credo is essentially one of of terroir. only way for vines in many parts of the world to survive
nonintervention, biodynamics seeks to do more: to and flourish will be with biodynamic practices. This is
cure, remedy, improve, and, chiefly, connect back the concept I love. This is the fundamental truth.
with nature. Biodynamics are important because
making wine is about farmingand we should take
back control of the soil, says Gabriele Da Prato, Podere
Cncoris winemaker and one of the co-founders of
LuccaBioDinamica, a local organisation dedicated to
biodynamic agriculture. The majority of winemakers
in the province of Lucca are small and independent,
making it possible for them to quickly adopt such
practices. Today, approximately half are biodynamic.
Austrian Rudolf Steiners lectures from the 1920s
birthed the movement, while certain of his principles,
such as following an astronomical calendar, were
popularised centuries earlier with The Farmers
Almanac and indeed go as far back as humans have
been successfully sowing fields. Steiner also had some
ideas that seem a bit out-there these days, like a belief
in a mystical life force in everything that grows.
Da Prato prefers a more grounded type of
biodynamic winemaking. You need to have the
winemaker at the centre of the farm, like a father with
THESE GUYS
CAN KICK ASS!
Video games have gone from being a leisure activity to a multi-billion-dollar industry that rivals even the
movie-making business. Here are the ten best male protagonists of recent times.
by GOVINDAN KISHWAR
I.
X.
VI.
VIII.
VII.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E
The all-new Renault Captur is the perfect, all-purpose, on-road
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Are recreational sports your passion?
Just load up and head out to knock a few balls
around and perfect your score.
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MAN WITH A PLAN
The Rise Of The Sexbot
The debate on whether sex robots can actually offer real benefits to societyand to womenrages on.
by VANESSA DE LARGIE
SEX ROBOTS GET A BAD RAP. THEYVE with a male sexbot, and wrote: We always We always assume men are
been labelled unethical and blamed for assume men are more likely to enjoy
perpetuating a culture that objectifies sleeping with an object and that women more likely to enjoy sleeping with
women. Many ethicists are concerned need an emotional connection to enjoy
an object and that women need
that their life-like appearance and fully themselves, but that isnt the case. With
functioning genitals pose a threat to a sexbot you can learn how to make sex an emotional connection to enjoy
romantic love and human relationships. work for you. And thats an empowering
But, judging by global sales and by the thing for a woman.
themselves, but that isnt the case,
innovation thats going into making them writes author Karley Sciortino.
more lifelike, sex robots are here to stay. THE ETHICAL DEBATE
Theyre no longer a fantasy from science Theres also been outrage over sex robots
fiction. Theyre the real deal. Welcome Roxxxy TrueCompanion, which has
to Westworld. So, what are the benefits of multiple modes like S&M Susan, or Wild
sex robots? Can they advance humanity Wendy and Frigid Farrah. Theres a
positively? And, importantly, are they even mode for your peculiar fantasy, and the getting more and more fragmented in
worth discussing anymore? companys website states that their robots terms of interpersonal relationships.
allow everyone to realise their most Loneliness and depression are on the rise,
THE EMPOWERMENT DEBATE private sexual dreams. I think that is and counsellors are shouting themselves
Feminists have their pubes in a knot progressive and evolved. We can pretend to hoarse that peoplecouples, mostlyneed
because they believe sex robots epitomise live in a world where outlandish and often to communicate. Communicate better.
patriarchy. Kathleen Turner, a fellow in crude fantasies dont exist, but the fact Communicate more. Sex robots offer
ethics of robotics at De Montfort University is that they do. And I think many women physical release, which is one step closer
in the U.K., created a Campaign Against would prefer a man explore his fantasy to people looking elsewhere for that aspect
Sex Robots. Her campaign states that sex with a sexbot than another human. of a relationship. Plus, theres less risk of
robots objectify women and equates the disease and infection.
relationship between sexbot and owner THE COMPANIONSHIP DEBATE Lets be honest. This panicked frenzy
to that of a sex-worker and a client. The As countless researchers and peoplemen over sex robots reveals the publics
campaign fails to acknowledge that sex and womenhave found, sex robots could uneasiness with sex and technology.
workers are have jobs and their jobs are be used to provide companionship and Similar panic had arisen over online porn,
being legalised the world over. It also sexual relief to a cross-section of society. vibrators and the almighty Sybian (Google
fails to acknowledge that male sex robots They could help couples manage long- it!), but rarely is technology between the
already exist, and that they are also being distance relationships and give company sheets something to fear. I plan to start
used by female customers and gay men. to the elderly in aged care facilities. We saving my pennies for a sex robot. But at
Karley Sciortino, author of the Breathless live in a world that is getting closer thanks the price they currently sell at, I wont own
column, actually described her experience to technology, but its also a world thats one until 2027.
ADDING
ONE OF THE MOST DESIRED MUSCLES TO
have for any man are biceps. The feeling of
your sleeves constricting the blood flow to
QUALITY
your forearms is an aspiration of most men,
and the crux of many female fantasies too.
Heres how to build your biceps, in a way
that will make even Arnie himself shed a
MUSCLE
tear of pride.
EZ BAR CURLS
This exerise hits both heads of the bicep if
done properly. Dont swing that bar back
and forth using your hips as a pendulum.
Biceps are the stars of any gym-goers Stand with your feet shoulder width apart,
routine. So lets give credit where its due. knees soft and elbows to your side. Start
by TASHA PIENAAR with your grip palms up (supinated) on the
inner part of the bar, almost making a V
shape. Push out half of your required rep
range making sure that your elbows stay
put and that your wrists dont compensate,
SPIDER CURLS
These can be done either on a bench, set
at a 45-degree angle, or on the preacher
curl bench. Again, with your palms facing
up, grip the barbell on the inner part and
curl upwards. Your elbows should either
be pressed up against the preacher bench,
or away from your body if you are on the
normal bench. Once you reach the top of
the movement, tuck your head down and
try to pull the bar over your head. The
tension at the end of this move is what you HAMMER CURLS 90-degrees to your torso, hold and squeeze
are looking for. Hold it for a second and Using dumbbells, start this movement the grip while pushing out 5 reps with your
then let the bar down back to your starting standing straight with the weights other arm. Alternate until your reps are
position. Repeat for the required rep range. comfortably on either side of you, palms done and then start your new set on the
facing your body. Keep this position as rested arm.
BARBELL 21s you bring the weight up towards your
The idea behind this exercise is to split chest, remembering to keep your elbows ZOTTMAN CURLS
your reps into 3 sets of 7 each. Use the right at your sides and only really moving This variation to your normal bicep curl
cable and straight bar attachment for your forearms. engages both heads of the bicep as well
this one to switch it up a bit. Using the as your forearms. Being with a supinated
supinated grip and your elbows tightly at DUMBBELL CURLS UNDER grip bicep curl to the top, pause for a
your sides, bring the bar up 90-degrees to CONSTANT TENSION second and then rotate your wrists so that
your elbows. Repeat that for your first 7 There isnt really a name for this exercise your palms are now facing downwards
reps. The second set of 7 is done from the but this one explains the basic idea. Seating (pronated). Slowly bring the dumbbells
90-degree angle to the top, and contracting yourself on a bench that is set just higher back down to the starting position and
for a second. The third and final set is the than 45 degrees, your elbows should rest as they reach your thighs turn them in
full range of motion, from the bottom right comfortably away from your body. Using again so that they are comfortably facing
to the top. a supinated grip bring one dumbbell up your body.
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ON THE RADAR
AMP UP
YOUR
HOLIDAY
TRAVELS
There is no dearth of wild and unspoilt outdoor
playgrounds in India. Here are some of our lesser-
feted picks to amplify your travel plans.
by SUPRIYA SEHGAL
K AYAKING IN THAMARASSERY
Located 30 km inland from the coastal
Kerala town of Kozhikode, Thamarassery
is a sleepy village that stirs up every cloudy
July for an unexpected event that gets
an international footprint of adventure
travellers and kayakers, uncommon to
the rest of Kerala. These junkies come to
town for the popular Malabar International
Kayaking Championshipan annual kayaking
competition that crowns the most successful
manoeuvring on the Iruvanjhipuza River
in different categories. Only, the river is no
sedate unhurried vessel, but a restless sheet
of water scrambling over a rocky bed. What
more could a kayaker want? Amateurs can
always watch and marvel.
TREKKING AT NAGGAR
Compared to the frenetic vibe of neighbouring Manali, Naggar is
a haven for those who like a more paced out holiday. Home to the
artist Roerich and the intricately carved Naggar Castle, the town is a
base for some discretionary bikers heading for the overland journey
to Leh. Naggar is also a base for the Chandrakhani-Malana trek that
takes two days. Adventure seekers can start from the high reaches
of Naggar and end the first day by camping on the Chandrakhani
Pass. Next morning, a downhill trek to Malana lands you in the Aryan
village known for rampant marijuana production and strains of Bob
Marleys most popular songs filling the air.
SURFING IN VARKALA
A palm fringed beach, dramatic rock
escarpments dotted with bohemian cafes
and waters just perfect for surfingthats
Varkala for you. Ideal for a weeklong break
to get a grip on the surfing part, visit Kerala
in the cooler months when the harsh hand
of heat and humidity is slightly more lenient.
You can choose to stay in a handful of plush
hotels, home run pads or backpacking
clutches. Spend the day with the waves
or idling on the beach, and reserve the
evenings for cafes teetering on the edge of a
cliff that runs along the beach.
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ALMOST FAMOUS
With nearly 100 years of bikes under its belt,
can Moto Guzzi finally break into the mainstream?
by CHRIS NELSON
HERITAGE IS BOTH A HELP AND A TOP LEFT The Moto Guzzi V7 III comes in four
hindrance to Moto Guzzi, the Italian versions: Stone, Special, Racer, and the limited-
motorcycle manufacturer with century-old edition Anniversario; the Racers racing red
roots. A rousing start was followed by a colour is a homage to the iconic 1971 red-frame
V7 Sport.
tough era featuring numerous slipups and
near-fatal stumbles that eventually steered ABOVE The Moto Guzzi V7 III Anniversario
Guzzi to where it is today: a company that features a supple leather saddle, brushed
creates eclectic, aesthetically-interesting aluminium mudguards, and a chrome gas tank with
bikes typically unseen by the masses. gilt-nished Moto Guzzi eagles.
And thats something the company hopes
to change.
With Moto Guzzi we are now facing
what we call the heritage brand dilemma, del Lario on the shore of Lake Como and
says Davide Zanolini, executive vice decided to collaborate on a street bike. Two
president of marketing and communication years later, Carlo Guzzi, Emanuele Vittorio
for Moto Guzzis parent company, Piaggio Parodi, and his son Giorgio, started Moto
Group. The dilemma is this: Preserve Guzzi and created their first mass-market
decades of history and tradition, or change motorcycle, the eight-horsepower Normale.
to stay relevant for a rapidly evolving The bike sold well, and the guys found
market? Heritage shouldnt tell you where success when they brought their lightweight
you are, but where to go next, he says. motorcycle to the racetrack, taking home
That heritage originated in 1919, when their first trophy from the 1921 Targa Florio.
two World War I vets in Italys Air Service In subsequent years, Guzzi debuted several
returned to their small town of Mandello other successful models, until the onset of
World War II strangled production. Gustave Eiffel, the man best known for his company had abandoned motorsports, and
Times were tough, but Guzzi persisted, iconic Parisian landmark. following the death of Carlo Guzzi in 1964,
and in the early 50s the company came The people from Mandello del Lario the company could no longer manage its
out with acclaimed models like the Guzzi told me that every time they turned on the increasingly serious financial woes.
Cardellino 65 and the Falcone. By then it wind tunnel, the lights in the town would go An Italian investment group stepped in
had cemented itself as a force in racing and out, says Miguel Galluzzi, design director and helped develop the V7, a handsome
became the first motorcycle company in at Piaggios Advanced Design Centre in motorcycle with a transverse-mounted,
the world to build a wind tunnel, reducing Pasadena, California. But everybody was 90-degree V-twin engine that became
its bikes wind resistance to improve happy about it, because they knew they a pillar of Moto Guzzi design. But the
top speed. The full-scale tunnel allowed were testing something nobody else had. company still couldnt catch a break, and
designers to streamline their bikes but also Still, Moto Guzzi struggled in a postwar for the next few decades, the once-great
let riders test out different stances and Europe that embraced less expensive Moto Guzzi languished under a handful
body positions to maximise their speed scooters. With motorcycle popularity of different owners. While continuing to
on the racetrack. The tunnel was actually waning, Guzzi reluctantly shifted its focus debut distinctive bikes, inventive designs,
a modified design of a tunnel created by to smaller bikes. By the late 50s, the and breakthrough technologies, Moto Guzzi
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The new Audi A5 and S5 are the luxury cars
not for your dad.
by SOMNATH CHATTERJEE
THE INTENT FOR THE SPANKIN NEW A5 A5 is a four-door coup (Sportback in Audi
and S5 is cleartheyre young, fun, sporty speak) which oozes sex appeal and
and make a statement of youth unlike an individuality. Incredibly low slung and
average run-of-the mill luxury sedan. They dotted with shiny details, the A5 looks
promise an unique blend of supercar pace gorgeous. We love its badass twin, the S5,
with the grace of a high-end car. too. The S5 boasts of an even shinier grille,
Sandwiched between the A4 and A6, the bigger alloys and quad exhausts. Tasty.
The S5 packs in a naughty secret with a insideclassy switchgear, top-class local roads. Whats more, the famous
thumping 3.0 turbocharged V6 petrol materials, a running air vent across Quattro system provides idiot-proof
engine with 354 bhp and 500Nm. The the dash and enough gadgets to make handling on all surfaces. Also, unlike a
fruity exhaust note is the icing on the all of geekdom squeal. The virtual regular sports car, you can pack in your
cake. The eight-speed tiptronic and cockpit is fully customisable with a buddies with enough space in the back.
Quattro all-wheel drive system helps it go heads-up display, three-zone climate With a starting price of `54 lakh for the
from 0-100 kmph in 4.7 seconds with a control, Audi smartphone integration, diesel Sportback and `70.6 lakh for the S5
limited top-speed of 250 kmph. Thats and a bangin B&O audio system among Sportback, these cars are all about having
enough to shame some sports cars. other features. your cake and eating it too. And you can
If the V6 isnt your cup of tea, theres The best part of the S5/A5 is its surreal take the top down for a little extra swag,
also a 2.0 diesel variant with a more handling and its ability to shine in all as Audi will also be selling a convertible
modest 190 bhp and 400Nm. conditions regardless of any road version of the A5. The choice is yours. As
Theres a gentlemans club vibe on the surfaceincluding those terribly managed for us, we want all three
2
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NOT WILLING TO BE OUTDONE BY photographer you are. Googles take notice. While the design and real-time. Its an unprecedented feat
Apple or Samsung or Amazon, own assistanttheir version of aesthetic of the Pixel Buds arent and one that were eager to try out
Google has taken to the stage to Apples Siri or Samsungs Bixby or exactly blowing our skirts upthey for ourselves when we take our next
showcase several devices. We went Amazons Alexacan be activated look like two Chromecasts wired trip through China or Norway. Fast-
into detective mode to gure which by squeezing the phone, a novel together and hanging out of your charging, easy-pairing, high-quality
would bless our home, our pockets approach. Theyre also pushing hard earswe are impressed with their sound and other Google Assistant
and, of course, our time. on Google Lens, which will allow the function and were not talking about functionalities round out the buds.
Pixel 2s camera to read and react to just sound quality. What sets the
1. PIXEL 2 & PIXEL 2 XL real-world information and directly Pixel Buds apart from the rest of the 3. HOME MINI
Now that Google has seen what translate that to useful actions for many bluetooth earbud offerings Google is looking to inltrate your
Apples and Samsungs new smart you. All this is rounded out with out there are their integration with home with the Home Mini, a smart
phones can offer, theyve pulled features like water-resistance, Google Translate, putting them speaker thatll inconspicuously sit in
back the curtain on their own, new unlimited online photo storage, fast- rmly in the sci- arena along with any room of your home so you can
smartphone, the Google Pixel 2 and charging and biometric security. the likes of Douglas Adams ctional control smart home accessories, get
2 XL. As seems to be the case with Babel Fish. Thats a nerd-speak way info at will or just have fun calling
all new phones, Google is boasting 2. PIXEL BUDS of saying that the Pixel Buds will out ridiculous demands. The mini
better cameras on both the front Were familiar with wireless translate as many as 40 languages speaker functions exactly like its
and rear that will take higher quality bluetooth headphones but when on the y, making it feasible to hold Google Home big brother in terms
picturesregardless of how bad a Google enters the fray, you have to a conversation with a foreigner in of the info it can deliver, the tasks
it can accomplish and its ability to smart functions are tucked away Google has touted Clips privacy the beeest Chromebook weve
recognise multiple users from voice here as well, and the Max will also functions, connecting it directly to seen in terms of hardware, making
alone. It is well-priced, so this entry- benet from the newly announced your phone instead of the internet it a good, highly-portable solution.
level smart speaker might end up Assistant functions like Media overall, but we still have reservations The impressive design is thinner than
being a candidate for every room. Alarms, Send to Phone, a new about a camera thats controlled by ever before, can fold to become a
voice option and location-based some kind of pseudo AI. But it can be tablet, and benets from the newly-
4. HOME MAX reminders. You may be able to use very effective for home-monitoring introduced Pixelbook Pen thatll give
Googles go-big-or-go-home the Home Max as a replacement for or for the time you leave your niece you a direct, hands-on control over
version of the smart speaker was even the most robust, hi--focused or nephew with your gadgets. your interactions with the Pixelbook.
possibly made with the intention bluetooth speakers out there. It has a big, bright Quad HD 12.3-
of putting Apples HomePod and 6. PIXELBOOK & inch screen, 10-hour battery life,
Amazons Echo in their crosshairs. 5. CLIPS PIXELBOOK PEN touchscreen capabilities beyond
Functioning exactly as the regular Probably the most head-scratching Google has lled a niche in the past that of the Pixelbook Pen and a slim
Google Home speaker, the Max launch in a while, Google Clips is with their Chromebooksscaled- 10.3-mm body with 360-degree
is more focused on delity and a new, tiny camera that seems to back laptops that are best suited hinges that let you twist and bend
delivering quality sound from function almost autonomously, using for simple uses like browsing the this Chromebook any way thats
any and every music streaming facial recognition and other software internet or checking email. The latest most convenient for you. Theres a
service with whom the Big G has a to take pictures and short videos Chromebook from Google, going lot more here than ever before and it
partnership. All the Google Assistant of your loved ones automatically. by the name of Pixelbook, is actually will likely justify its price tag.
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The UR-CC1 brings together timeless watchmaking and linear
auto accents. Its white gold/titanium case houses a self-winding time: one man is satisfied by parts. When seen together, they
calibre, with nickel, ARCAP alloy and beryllium bronze parts. glancing at the digital display give the impression of looking
on his microwave oven, whilst inside a watchs caseback. Each
another experiences pleasure compartment swings or pivots
each morning when he chooses open on its axis, and then
which wristwatch from his falls back into place, like the
collection to wear that day. mechanical calibres that form
A person who owns one or the heart of a timepiece.
more mechanical watches Walsh and his team decoded
surely doesnt need to justify the form and the function
his passion. After all, the at conceptionand this
ROMAIN JEROME PAC-MAN LEVEL II 40 DARK GHOSTS investments usually prove well allowed them to ensure that
Celebrating the iconic game in pixellated glory, the intricate 3D worthwhile. That succinctly each watch would be safely
dial has glow-in-the-dark ghosts, cased in a black PVD-coated sums up the importance of this ensconced, despite variations
steel case. It also houses meticulous horologic innovation.
cabinet to a collector. in case sizes and straps. It
Walshs signature Enignum also ensured a seamless fit for
seat is integrated with the the parts. I believe we can
cabinet, with the seating enhance the quality of our
arrangement surrounding lives by surrounding ourselves
the vessel. The seat is made with objects that possess
of ash, ebonised black with values beyond their function
leather upholstery. My or aesthetic, that possess
hope was to create a vessel intelligence in their creation,
form that would contain the that one can interact with and
XERIC BLACK/GOLD HALOGRAPH AUTOMATIC watches, a sculpture, with a that will stimulate senses each
Brought to life by Kickstarter, this mechanical watch houses a seat connected to it, so that one and every time one engages
variety of complications in its surgical grade stainless steel case,
and it is powered by the kinetic movement of your wrist. could spend time enjoying the with them, says Walsh.
watches. The form of the seat This is in keeping with
wraps around the user but also Wankas belief that only
the vessel, the compartments uniqueness creates genuine
within the vessel pivot open value, as watchmaking is a
with a fluid movement that limited resource. Personal
follows the spirit of the pieces taste and individualised
form, he says. advice from an expert on-site
The interior compartments cannot determine the price of
of the cabinet are carved precious time, but can influence
in pear wood and swathed the value we ascribe to it,
DIESEL DZ7365 DOUBLE AUTOMATIC LEATHER
Though not from a traditional watch maison, this limited-edition in suede, with the inner concludes Wanka. The same
watch has two automatic movements, with looks that can match mechanism made of 700 principle applies to Walshs
the elite. Its tourbillon cousins are also excellent. individually-crafted bronze unique cabinet.
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things and aspires to be a better man. WATER HAS MADE Slater is a co-owner of Firewire
Slater is a voracious reader, whether the Surfboards, and in 2016 the company
subject is business, nutrition, or cancer, the HIM A SURFING launched, for the first time, a set of boards
disease that took his father in 2002. Hes of his own design. Like Outerknown,
hands-on with the Kelly Slater Foundation, ICON FOR MORE Firewire focuses on sustainability, and its
which has supported the fight against cystic the first global manufacturer to have every
fibrosis and melanoma. Hes become more THAN 25 YEARS board it makes qualify for Sustainable
conscientious, making sure to take time to Surf s Ecoboard certification. In the past
call friends going through hard times. Hes couple of years Ive been taking a bigger
expanding his horizons. Evolving. I strive interest in things Im involved with, Slater
to be better and better in all aspects of my says. Board design is a natural thing for
life and to learn as much as I can about the me anyway, and I never stop working on it,
things that interest me, Slater tells Maxim. so it was natural to start something that was
Two of Slaters most recent interests right in my wheelhouse.
have been developed with the same As for his other passion project, KSWC,
vision he first brought to Cocoa Beach. In 2014, he broke ties the possibilities are staggering. No longer beholden to geography
with Quiksilver after 23 years to form his own clothing line, and unreliable ocean swells, the sport could potentially explode
Outerknown. Employing the talents of designer and fellow surfer training centres across the globe, surfers able to refine their skills
John Moore, founder of the acclaimed surf lifestyle label M.Nii, 365 days a year. Instead of golf, resorts could offer guests the
and Julie Gilhart, the former fashion director of Barneys New York, chance to catch a wave. The KSWC wave could help the industrys
Slater sought to create a brand that was surfer chic as opposed dream of making surfing an Olympic sport finally become a reality.
to beach bro. Outerknown launched in July 2015, and Slater has Yet, like Slater himself, the wave project is a work in progress.
insisted on couture with a conscience. It didnt disappoint, says Johnson, who at Slaters behest surfed
I wanted to create an independent, socially-compliant supply the KSWC wave last year. But Kellys always seeking to improve it.
chain and use environmentally-friendly textiles and materials, While at the San Joaquin Valley property, Slater constantly tested
Slater explains, pointing out the labels use of organic cotton variable power levels, fiddled with different speeds, and took
and hemp, regenerated Italian wool, and recycled fishing nets. copious notes.
Describing Outerknown, he uses words like integrity, transparency, Perfection may take a while, but the worlds greatest surfer isnt
and sustainability. Sustainability comes from the materials that complaining. Its great to start out big and fast if you can sustain
go into making the clothes and workplace conditions being up to that, he says. But you get the last laugh if you work out how to
scratch, he says. The things behind the scenes were as important have the longevity youd imagine you can have with a fresh mind
to me as the end product. and a healthy approach.
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Jay Alvarrez only added to her fans sense
that they knew everything about her,
and the pair banked on that oversharing,
posting dreamy YouTube videos that
garnered millions of views.
Last February, the couple confirmed
their split, and this spring, in the run-up
to launching her own fitness label, Ren
Active, Alexis took to Twitter to explain
that being Alexis was not all jaunts to
Hawaii and lounging by the pool with a
puppy while wearing a G-string. Ive gone
through a lot as far as health, she wrote.
I overworked myself to the point of
malnourishment.
Now, Alexis says, shes in a better
place. Im stronger, happier, and
healthier than Ive ever been...In the last
six months Ive opened up to my followers
about my struggles in my day-to-day. I
think being vulnerable to other humans is
a form of strength.
She also takes pains to point out that
shes not just some girl in a swimsuit.
People think I dont have substance
THE LIGHT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA of Santa Monica, surfing, skateboarding, and Im just another pretty face. I have
moves from shades of straw gold to and getting plenty of second glances for been through a lot of life experience for a
hazy peachbasically, your perfect that body. At the age of 13 she was scouted 20-year-old. People tend to judge a book
selfie conditions. With palm trees in to model for the surf chick label Brandy by its cover. I love being unexpected and
the background and Alexis Ren in the Melville, and photos of her in a bikini gaining respect for who I am and not
foreground, mooning the camera from soon went viral, laying the foundation for how I look. If youre thinking of pickup
a skateboard, you have the makings of a mini empire that blended traditional lines, she says, channel your inner Elon
social media magic: a single video clip, and commercial jobs with a huge social media Musk. I love a guy who knows who he is,
thenbam!50,34,764 views on Instagram. following. Earning notoriety at such a can make me laugh, and challenges me
Ren, the 20-year-old model and young age was surreal, she says. Its intellectually...I love talking about space,
Instababe extraordinaire (10.8 million still weird. our society, and what the future holds for
followers and counting), is sanguine about Thanks to her manga-esque us as a civilisation.
why she gets all those likes. Confidence is proportionsBambi eyes, a 23-inch waist, But lest you imagine Ren takes herself
what people tend to gravitate toward, and and a gym-earned rear viewand a knack a little too seriously these days, she
also, obviously, sex. I dont consider that a for conveying a bubbly, jet-setting sex always defaults to a rather cheeky sense
bad thing, though. If a woman likes to post appeal, Ren was at the vanguard of a tribe of humour, as evidenced by a recent
about her body, that doesnt make her a of genetically blessed influencers. For Instagram series showing her having lunch
slut, desperate, or dumb. It still blows my millions of young girls, anything she does and not so coyly lifting her white T-shirt
mind we are stuck in that perception of is #goals; fans obsess over everything to show some generous underboob as she
womanhood. Its 2017. Come on, people! from her diet to her sex life. For years, her tucks into a burger and kale salad.
Ren grew up in the tony coastal town relationship with fellow social media star Because why the hell not?
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How do you want to leave this wicked between. Because Ive been a nice guy for my business. Hes the most fun guy to hang
world? most parts and Ive been a horrible person out with.
Ive always fancied dying in a plane crash for some parts, so my time needs to be
because Id love for other people to die on divided like that. Who will you be interviewing on Shut
the same day as me. And then the headline Up Ya Kunal in the afterlife?
should read Kunal Kamra and 239 other So maybe Heaven and Hell could have Id love to have Karl Marx on the show.
normal people have died. Yep, thats how it joint custody of you. Do you owe anyone
should be. on Earth an apology? Will you be making friends with any
I dont owe an apology to anyone, to be politicos there?
Do you have any deathbed confessions? honest. No chance. Not even over my dead body!
I think Id just like to f*ck with people. So
Ill say something I dont believe in before I Who would you like to knock down Whats the dumbest thing you ever did
die so that it totally changes who I am. before taking the big plunge? on Earth?
Something like to be very honest, There are many candidates. Maybe a Thought Id put up a video with my opinion
Narendra Modi is not that bad. Ive spent politician or a certain famous news anchor/ and people will like me.
so many years just dissing this man and by hatemonger.
the end Ill be like but hes cool ya. That Name one thing youre glad youll never
would get people really f*cked, right? Which female inspired you the most in have to do again?
this life? Ill never have to set an alarm clock again!
Whats your last meal? My mother because she never took sh*t
KFC! Over everything. Processed food from people. She was the first one to teach What are your friends saying over your
always. How much ever I can consume. me to not get scared and to not take sh*t casket?
from anyone. My friends are deciding who does which
Do you think youre going to Heaven or joke over my casket.
Hell? Why? Which celebrity would you like to party
Frankly I dont think Im going anywhere hard with up there? Got any final words?
after I die. But for the sake of this imaginary Anuvab Palhes not dead yet! But I just Itll be something abstract like its
journey, I think Ill go somewhere in like him the most out of all the people in mostly shit.
Clothesman
Is music a major influence wear. I wouldnt want to dictate
in general? anything to anyone.
You know, honestly, I dont work
with themes. Its the current state How about a trend you wish would
of mind thats all. Music is end soon?
Veteran designer Rajesh Pratap Singh something that stays with me all Personally, I wish that trends
is leading the pack with a refreshing the time. Its something special and werent of any consequence at all.
perspective on what makes fashion tick. plays a very, very important role in Trends are second-hand options
Here he talks to Maxim about his latest all our lives. and people should think for
themselves. The moment you fall
creations, breaking the rules, and what Based on your collection, would into the trap of trends you let go of
the future holds. you suggest monochrome for your own interpretation. Thats just
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If you had to describe your playing style Whats the best thing about playing for Whats the first hairstyle you ever had?
in one word, what would it be. the Mumbai Indians? How has your role I sported short hair for the longest time
Confident. at MI helped develop your overall game? and, even then, Id keep experimenting
More than a team, Mumbai Indians has with different styles... without sticking to
Why do you say that? become a family for me. This family one for a long time.
My style of play is usually dependent on the includes the owners, support staff,
match situation. I am very confident of my management and all the players. Its been Well, we wish we could do that. But weve
game style and the choice of shots I play at a great three seasons for me with the MI already been called names. Style has
various stages of the game. I dont believe family, and I hope to play for them in the invariably become an important part of a
in having a natural gamemy game future as well. As youre aware, I dont have sportspersons life now. Is it exciting?
totally depends on the match situation. a great first class record to boast of, and It has always excited me. I believe the most
have reached this position because of the stylish part is when youre comfortable
Where do you see yourself in five years? opportunities and belief put in me by MI. wearing what you areit shouldnt take a
Lets try and predict the future. Playing with them has not only improved lot of effort to look stylish.
I dont like over-thinking and predicting the my game technically, but has also helped
future. My next target is always the next me evolve as a person. I was fortunate Thats very well said. Who are your
game and next serieswhether its a Test, enough to be spotted by John Wright and grooming icons?
ODI or T20. Ive not looked back since! Ive not had grooming icons, but Ive
noticed various styles donned and aced by
Thats a good way to be, we think. Whats If you werent a cricketer, what would you cricketers like Mahi bhai (M.S. Dhoni), Virat
it like to play professional cricket with be doing? (Kohli) and Shikhar (Dhawan). We often
your brother? Any sibling rivalry there? Oh, never thought about that. Since I was joke about these things in the dressing
My brother is my pillar of strength. He a kid, all I wanted to be was a cricketer. I room as well.
is playing great as well, and I wish to see have made many sacrifices on a daily basis
him don the Indian colours soon. There to achieve this target... and one of the main Whats the three wardrobe essentials you
is no rivalry among us. We are a source of reasons for achieving what I have is that cant do without?
strength and inspiration for each other. Ive never thought of an alternative career. A super watch, a pair of comfortable jeans
and good shoes.
You obviously keep very fit. What does You clearly like to make a statement
your training schedule look like? with your hairstyles. Where does this We couldnt agree more.
My training schedule is usually decided inspiration come from?
by the team trainer, depending on the I like to try new things and experiment
schedule of matches. It also includes a lot with different styles, without caring much
of recovery sessions in the pool etc., which about what others think or say. I havent
helps me retain my fitness and relax my been inspired by any one single person
muscles. During off-season, my training is specifically, but throughout the world of
a mix of training on grass, supplemented sports youll find sportsmen with various
with gym sessions. Its very important to styles that they have aced.
eat right to remain fit. Youll never see me
binge on junk food. Do you style your own hair?
Initially, I did and tried new things with my
hair myself. I still remember I once went
ahead and coloured my own hair at the
age of 13. Today, I work with Aalim Hakim,
whos a close friend.
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VIKRAM BANATKAR
PRODUCTION
IMRAN KHATRI
PRODUCTIONS
SHOT ON LOCATION AT
WATERSTONES HOTEL,
MUMBAI
MAXIMINDIA.IN NOVEMBER 2017 M13
There are only two ways to live
ALB E RT E I N ST E IN
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NOVEMBER 20177
Hardik
a dik
Pandya
P y
The Player & His Game
The Art
Of The Form
The Gentleman
Surfer
Destination:
Unexplored