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"Priya rai’s steamy interview FEBRUARY / mARch 2008 | Rs.50 Live Like a King Girls of MYSPACE PonDiCheRRy Rebecca TuRnER PLuS l l l in FoCuS Dubai’s The World ProjecT Gaming Grooming Gadgets Monte Carlo Casino & Resort www.royalmag.in SERENADE Dual Time Zones Automatic, Patented GV- AOASE Movement 18K White Gold. Louisiana Crocodile. Limited Edition: 50 Pieces www.gevril.com royal T Live Like a King february /march 2008 | rs.50 Letter from Editor-in-Chief he first month of 2008 is already behind us, and we trust you’re getting a notch closer to achieving your aspirations for this year. Here at Royal we are all set to introduce a host of new ideas places to go, fashions to follow, gizmos to flaunt and discoveries to make of new ways to satisfy your craving for sexy and sultry relationships. After all, without a dash of love, it is impossible for us to create our own special hedonistic paradise. She is naughty, she is glamorous and she makes the camera sizzle. She is Priya Rai, our muse for this issue. In a rather steamy interview she bares her soul and in a matchless spread of gorgeous photographs she bares the physical perfection that she is renowned for. Just as scintillating is the pictorial of five beauties we showcase in our feature MySpace Hotties. There is the 23 year old stunner Rebecca Turner, there is Aisha David whose striking features carry a delicious blend of Indian and American cultures, Chinese model Toni Leigh, Danish star Kira Eggers, and who doesn’t know Taylor Wane, whose films and pictures have done so much to stimulate sexual appetite in men and women. Beautiful women are not the only entities that our camera has been busy capturing for you. There is a colorful photo essay of Pondicherry, the city of grand boulevards, quiet promenades and myriad monuments of historical and cultural interest. But not all parts of India are as sublimely beautiful as Pondicherry; in fact, most parts of rural India are in grip of a severe health crisis. When it comes to health care, the nation suffers from a complete mismatch of resources. While 70% of the nation lives in the villages, most of the hospitals are located in the cities. We take an incisive look at the shoddy state of our healthcare system and find out what can be done to rectify the problem. In the fashion category, H&M is our featured designer for this issue. Providing designer trends at affordable prices is what this global retailer is known for. Yearning to splurge on something other than mere clothes? You can check out our Valentine’s Day Gift Giving Guide and surprise your girl with a gift that she can treasure for a long time. In the mood to shop for yourself? No problem, we have your gadget and grooming products covered. What’s the New Year without a bit of travel. Head to Japan where you can stay at one of the most unique hotels in the world - the Capsule Inn Akihabara. Your room is literally a coffin-sized capsule where you can sleep, watch TV, listen to the radio, but not much else. Truly a minimalist style worth checking out at least once in your life. The Monte Carlo Casino & Resort could not be more of a contrast. Known for it’s plush rooms, variety in dining, entertainment, shopping, and activities, this casino is quite the opposite from the Capsule Inn. Fortunately, we believe to live a Royal life you have to balance opulence with the unique. So dive in and journey with us as we make 2008 the hottest year ever. As always I welcome your feedback. Please email me personally at rvyas@royalmag.net Editor-in-Chief Ronak V. Vyas Prashanth R Editor Media Partner Anoop Verma Head - Advertising & Events Dhruv Jaywant Business Manager Design & Layout Manjunath Amashi Ranjit Joseph Advertising Ankur Vyas Consultant Cartoonist Jayesh Pandya Dan Thompson Contributors Mayur Channagere, Ashwin Satyanarayana, Steve Badger, Mikhail Chuklai Web Design MAC Technology To Subscribe Advertising Website subscribe@royalmag.net advertising@royalmag.net www.royalmag.in Printed at Tholasi Prints India Pvt Ltd. #4, Platform Road, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore - 560 020 Ronak Vyas Editor-in-Chief PHoTo CrEDiTS Cover page - Courtesy of Foxes.com | Cartoons by Dan Thompson | Capsule Inn - Photos copyright Capsule Inn Akihabara | Pondicherry Photo Essay - Photography by Mayur Channagere | Rebecca Turner - Photos courtesy of Rebecca Turner | Aisha David - Photos courtesy of Aisha David | Kira Eggers - Photos courtesy of Kira Eggers | Toni Leigh - Photos courtesy of Toni Leigh | Taylor Wane - Photos courtesy of Taylor Wane | H & M - Copyright by H & M Press | Priya Rai - Photos courtesy of Foxes.com | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay - Photo copyright by New Line Cinema Publicity | Rush Hour 2 - Photo copyright by New Line Cinema Publicity | Shoot ‘Em Up - Photo copyright by New Line Cinema Publicity | BMW - Copyright by BMW Press | Honda - Copyright by Honda Press | Renovatio - Copyright by Confederate Media Room | Triumph Daytona 675 - Copyright by Triumph Press | Monte Carlo - Photos copyright by MGM Mirage Press | The World - Photos copyright by Nakheel Media Center Home bedroom set - www.contemporaryfurniture.com | Tantra chair - www.tantrachair.com | Recliner chair - www.contemporaryfurniture.com | Nokia 8800 Sapphire - www.nokia.co.in | Motorola Stealth - www.motorola.com | Sony Cybershot - www.sony.co.in | Sony Stereo - www.sony. co.in | Philips amBX - www.india.philips.com | Sony Walkman - www.sony.co.in | Dell XPS - www.dell.co.in | Motorola Q - www.motorola.com | Dell LCD - www.dell.co.in | Sony Vaio - www.sony.co.in | Gevril - www.gevril.com | Hello Kitty shirt - www.hm.com | Purse - www.hm.com | Philips Swaroski USB pendant - www.india.philips.com | Menscience Daily Face Wash, Menscience Advanced Deodarant - www.menscience.com | Baxter Cleansing Bars - www.baxterofcalifornia.com | Call of Duty 4 - www.callofduty.com | Super Smash Bros. - www.smashbros.com/en_us/ | Fire Emblem - www.fire-emblem.com | Burn Out Paradise - www.burnout.ea.com | Fifa Street 3 - www.easports.com Buying guiDE february / march 2008 CoNteNts 10 Bad Health of Hospitals Growing numbers of foreign patients, including uninsured Americans, are flocking to India for medical treatment, but what about India’s rural poor. They are forced to struggle with a public healthcare system that is virtually nonexistent in villages. Royal investigates why hospitals have become as rare in the rural areas as an oasis in a desert. 08 13 Capsule Inn Akihabara Why Women are Annoyed by Average Guys Pondicherry in Focus Home Needs 28of MySpace Girls 36 37 42 16 26 MySpace is the 6th most frequented site in the world. Last time we logged on to the site, five gorgeous models caught our attention. Check out their pictorials and get swept off your feet by an alluring display of flawless skin, scintillating style and ripe features. It is a feast for the eyes as our camera captures the most stunning moments of these self described happy go lucky girls. 70 Wheels Q & A with Dr.Pyar Featured Designer: H&M Gadgets 52 10 Ways to Get Over Your Ex The task of seducing your dream girl becomes a lot easier if you are equipped with the right set of wheels. You’re all set to score if you can get your hands on one of these four exclusive vehicles - the jaw-dropping Confederate Renovatio Concept Motorcycle, ultra-luxurious BMW Neiman Marcus M6 Edition, super cool Honda Accord Coupe HF-S Concept, and the limited edition Triumph Daytona 675. CoNteNts 46 48 50 54 56 57 66 68 73 Jokes 9 Ways to Conquer the stock Market Ground Rules for Investing in Mutual Funds Valentine’s Day special Fashion - Grooming Office Politics - Myth Vs. Reality How to be a Porn star in Bed Movies - New Releases Gaming 78 Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Make a tryst with a proverbial gamblers paradise; one that epitomizes a fusion of European refinement and American dazzle! Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, located in Sin City, offers a wide variety of dining, entertainment, gaming, and shopping. Priya Rai 60 82 84 Poker Animals top 10 Poker tells What sort of fireworks can you expect when the world’s glamour girl starts turning naughty? That is what Priya Rai is about to tell you in a revealing interview and pictorial. If the interview doesn’t get your hurt pumping then the pictures surely will. 86 The World Nakheel, the developers of The Palm, have outdone themselves with a project that is truly extravagant. A development of epic proportions, The World, will turn a patch of barren sea into the world’s most coveted destination. Once the project is complete, about 300 man-made islands will be skirting Dubai’s famed sun kissed beaches. Capsule Inn Akihabara T 08 Feb / march ’08 royal he reason why Indian cities like Delhi and Bombay feel so crowded could have much to do with our atrocious system of managing infrastructure. All our residential and public buildings are plagued by wastage and misdistribution of living space, as well as of utilities like electricity, water, etc. It is scandalous that even after spending so much on upkeep of basic infrastructure our citizens and tourists can’t live with any semblance of comfort and hygiene. The fact is that even small spaces and minor resources, if properly utilized, can make you revel in comfort. The Japanese have perfected that art. In Tokyo, it is possible for you to stay in capsule hotels, which maximize space with innovative foldaway features. In addition to looking good, they also conjure a feeling of simplistic living and neatness. Guest spaces are made out of really small cubes carved from innovative materials like modular plastic or fiberglass. The fad of capsule hotels is now expanding beyond the shores of Japan, with many cities in Europe and US offering different variants of the concept. Even Hollywood is not untouched by this nifty idea. In the sci-fi flick, The Fifth Element, the living and sleeping area of the main character, played by Bruce Willis, is inspired by the capsule concept. Capsule Inn Akihabara The famous Capsule Inn Akihabara, located in the digi-center of Tokyo, provides a comfortable place to stay for many travelers to Japan’s capital city. This hotel has 169 rooms, out of these, 140 rooms are men’s only and 29 rooms are reserved for women. But the surprise factor lies in the fact that each room unit size is only 1m x 1m x 2m. Don’t worry you will be able to fit into the room quite easily, unless you are built like Godzilla, which isn’t likely. At the Capsule Inn Akihabara, each guest is provided with a separate capsule unit. No, male guests can’t share their room with their female friend, one room is meant for one person only. For female guests the Capsule Inn Akihabara has a system of rooms that can be shared. In these rooms up to four capsules open into a larger room where there are tables and chairs provided for lounging or meetings. For complete privacy, each room comes with blinds that can be drawn. Plus there are amenities galore - TV, radio, alarm clock and adjustable lighting. You can tinker with these devices even while you are sleeping, almost as if you were in an aircraft, or a submarine. All the guests enjoy access to a common lounge where there is excellent sitting facility and wireless internet connectivity. Main Attractions of Capsule Inn The main attraction has to be the novel experience. if you have never stayed in a capsule hotel before, then you have to experience this unique way of living in a minimalist environment that promises comfort and convenience. But it is also a fact that you save a lot of money. The tariffs offered by Capsule inn Akihabara is about half that of conventional hotels. The hotel is open day and night, so you can walk in and out whenever you feel like. Plus it offers an excellent storage facility to put your luggage while you are sightseeing Tokyo or attending a business meeting. Capsule Inn Mannerisms Since the Capsule Inn Akihabara is not quite like a conventional hotel, slightly different sorts of mannerisms are expected from its guests. The first point of difference lies in the key to your room and to your locker. After you have finished registering yourself at the registration desk you are given a wristband to wear. The number of your room and the floor on which it is located is indicated on the wristband. If the number is 615, it means your capsule is 15 on the 6th floor. Before you go to your room, you have to visit your locker, where you will find the items that will make your stay in the hotel comfortable. You locker number is same as your room number and when you open it, you will find 2 towels, a Yukata-like robe and 2 toothbrushes. You can also place your small luggage in the locker, but if your luggage is too large to fit in there, then you can request for a luggage storage service at the front desk. When you need to take a bath, you can avail of the facilities at the men’s washing area located on 2nd floor. And what do you do with the time that you spend in your capsule home. Well, there is nothing much to do, expect what you are really here for – to relax and have a good sleep. Each capsule is scientifically designed to make their guests sleep well and wake up feeling rejuvenated. But, you can also watch TV or listen to the radio, if you are looking forward to pass some time before you take a nap. For the women guests, the mannerisms are about the same as that for men. But the difference lies in the fact that the female rooms are located on the 8th, 9th and 10th floors. The 10th floor also has a shower area and a lounge that is exclusively reserved for women. n royal Feb / march’08 09 For more pictures and information go to www.capsuleinn.com The Bad Health of our Hospitals by Anoop VerMA 10 Feb / march ’08 royal O n September 3, 2006, Puralia Devi (name changed), a resident of Narkatiaganj village in Bihar, was in advanced labor when her husband Rambha brought her to the local government hospital. Like most hospitals of this area, this hospital was unhygienic and was plagued by an utter lack of modern medical facilities and medicines. Two hours after being admitted, Puralia’s condition started deteriorating. The doctors and the nurses at the hospital threw up their hands saying that the case was too complicated for them to handle. Puralia’s husband had no choice, but to rush her to a private hospital, where she gave birth to a stillborn child. To meet the expenses at the private hospital Rambha, who works as a daily wage laborer, had to avail a loan of rupees 7,000, which the family now finds very difficult to pay back. l l l Janki Devi is a resident of an idyllic village near Indore. She and her husband work as farm laborers. Her troubles began on a routine day when she was working barefoot and a splinter of wood pierced her left foot. She applied some herbs to the wound, but by next day her left foot was swollen and she found it impossible to walk or even stand on her feet. Her husband took her to the local village hospital, but the staff there was completely insensitive to her plight. They made her wait for hours in the corridor. When she got the chance to see the doctor, he took a perfunctory look at her wound and declared that the foot had become poisoned and it had to be surgically removed. As soon as Janki heard this, she fled from the hospital with her husband in tow. At home they continued with the herb treatment and According to the National Family Health Survey, 46% of all Indian children are malnourished. The infant mortality rate, though improving, is still high and much worse than that in other developing countries. within a week her foot became normal, allowing her to walk and work properly. She shudders with horror, as she reminisces her tryst with the doctor who was planning to chop off her leg. l l l When Iqbali Singh’s elder brother fell ill with a severe nerve ailment in a remote village in the eastern state of Bihar, he found that there were hardly any hospitals in the state with the expertise to even diagnose that ailment. He was forced to bring his brother all the way to New Delhi’s premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences. For a poor man like Iqbali traveling to Delhi was fraught with many problems. He had to give up his job as a security guard in Bihar. The treatment at AIIMS is free, but to pay for the tests, he was forced to borrow 15,000 rupees at a crippling interest of nearly 50 percent a year. Now he and his brother are in a grip of severe financial crisis, as they have no time left to earn their livelihood. Their days are mostly spent navigating the long lines of patients at the overcrowded AIIMS. India’s unhealthy landscape Puralia Devi, Janki Devi and Iqbali Singh are just three names, out of millions of economically weak Indians, who are forced to struggle with India’s healthcare system that remains overburdened in cities and is virtually nonexistent in villages. The biggest problem plaguing India’s healthcare sector is the misdistribution of hospitals and doctors. While majority of the population resides in villages, most of the hospitals and doctors are based in the cities. It is not just advanced care that poses a problem. Even good basic care is inaccessible to the vast majority of people. Thousands of primary medical centers exist in rural areas, but these establishments are perpetually short of personnel and medicines. Due to the lack of proper facilities poor people are often forced to depend on local quacks. India’s healthcare statistics paint a particularly dismal picture. According to the National Family Health Survey, 46% of all Indian children are malnourished. The infant mortality rate, though improving, is still high and much worse than that in other developing countries. This is complicated by the fact that less than half of all Indian women receive care after childbirth and only 40% give birth in hospitals or medical centers. It l l l royal Feb / march’08 11 Many rural folks do not seek timely medical help because of their disbeliefs, superstitions and lack of health education. The result of the complete failure of the health machinery in the rural areas is that the diseases neither get diagnosed in the early stages, nor are they treated. is scandalous that in country that touts itself as an emerging superpower, an easily curable disease like childhood diarrhea remains the major killer of Indian children. When it comes to transmittable diseases like Hepatitis B and AIDS the situation becomes murkier. According to one survey done by IHR (India Health Report) in year 2000 about 3.86 million Indians were infected with the HIV virus. But the actual number of HIV positive might be much higher as many people prefer not to visit the doctor. Due to the stigma attached to the disease, they prefer to die a slow and lingering death in the secrecy of their homes. In any 12 Feb / march’08 royal case, as vast majorities of the infected people reside in villages and belong to the low-income level backgrounds, it is impossible for them to gain access to advanced medical techniques, like the anti-retroviral therapy that has been found very effective in combating AIDS. In rural areas, healthcare is mostly provided through government-operated PHCs (Public Health Clinic), at village and town levels. But like every government department in India, these PHCs operate in a very inefficient and callous manner. These under-funded clinics are plagued by non-availability of infrastructure, including advanced medical equipment and consumables. The poorly paid doctors based at the rural PHCs don’t think too highly of their job and they lack the motivation to do their work well. In absence of proper hygiene and sanitation, the clinics turn into a breeding ground for communicable diseases, instead of being a place o..."

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