Tabla de contenidos para August 2017 en Maxim India

LET’S GET THE OBVIOUS OUT OF THE WAY: WHY THE RAW ISSUE? Because we’ve taken it upon ourselves to curate socially relevant ideas that affect men’s lives. And, since we’ve never been shy as a magazine, we feel the need to stick our necks out every once in a while. The Raw Issue was born of the idea that the world needs another dash of bold, fresh thinking, and the faith—or misconception, depending on how you’re skewed—that we are, perhaps, the best equipped medium to handle that. Also, our previous issue’s cover with the sensational Deepika Padukone, who topped the 2017 Hot 100, was so well-received that we wanted to surprise you again. This issue is dedicated in content and spirit to the idea that simplicity isn’t related to tuning…

ARJUN VAGALE “DJ Hyperactive takes an already amazing original and twists it up. It was a highlight from my set at Awakenings in Amsterdam.” MARK BROOM One Sound (DJ Hyperactive Remix) ALFA ROMERO Ten Leaves (ROD Remix One) VINICIUS HONORIO, BALTHAZAR & JACKROCK Beat It THE SOUTHERN Rawmony ARJUN VAGALE ModMatrix (Pertter B Remix) JOHANNES HEIL EXILE 008 KOBOSIL 40000 L DENSE & PIKA Little Sun VICTOR CALDERONE Parallel ARJUN VAGALE & RAMIRO LOPEZ Even Flow (Kaiserdisco Remix) SHAAN “‘Galactic’ has pure groove and vibe. It’s old school. And Dubvision is the best in the progressive genre—where my heart has always been!” ARTY FT. ERIC NAM Idea of You DUBVISION Fall Apart RIVERO & WASBACK Wait For The Night (Suyano Edit) LOOPERS & GOJA Back to the Future ANG &…

 IN 2000, ERIC BANA STARRED IN AN Australian movie based on the life of a notorious criminal and folk hero named Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read, a goateed, silver-grilled biker who boasted of murdering almost 20 people in Melbourne in the 1970s and ’80s. Bana brought to life Read’s unique brand of charisma and psychopathy in a way that somehow evoked both revulsion and sympathy. The performance was career-making and anyone who saw it knew Bana was put on Earth to be a movie star. “I’VE ALWAYS FELT THAT IF YOU CAN DO SKETCH COMEDY WELL, THEN YOU CAN ACT.” Since Chopper, Bana has spent nearly two decades in Hollywood playing tortured souls—think Avner in Munich, Hector in Troy, and King Henry VIII in The Other Boleyn Girl—all while conveying an…

Mellowing is the process that defines Tennessee whisky, as drops of the liquor are filtered through beds of charcoal, adding several days to the process and separating it from bourbon or any other kind of whisky. “ A SMALL TOWN BOY WHO MADE IT BIG,” says a hoarding at the Nashville, Tennessee, airport, with the silhouette of a man who created the top-selling American whisky in the world. It’s a thought that follows us around throughout this trip. It’s pretty incredible how one man can change the destiny of a small south-central town like Lynchburg, a couple of hours’ drive from Nashville. But that’s what Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel did. In fact, the lady who picked us up from the airport had a lot to say about the man and…

GILLES BENSIMON One of the world’s best-known celebrity photographers, Gilles has worked with many leading actors, singers and models. His style captures the subject and the environment with a sensual precision. Based in New York, he is a close collaborator of our U.S. cousins. ASHISH CHAWLA He picked up the electric guitar at 17 to form a rock band called Zephyr, but after completing a BFA and dabbling with easels, sculptures and installations, he found his calling in an image eternally frozen in a moment. Sixteen years later, he is yet to encounter something that’s more expressive, communicative or enchanting than a well-taken photograph. TARAS TARAPORVALA He’s primarily known for his fashion portraiture, but Taras is also a keen travel photographer. His work can be best described as clean and…

VIETNAM, HAWAII AND AUSTRALIA KONG: SKULL ISLAND (2017) Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts The legend of Kong has come a long way. This version has him fighting subterranean dinosaur-lizard hybrids and Americans at the same time on a Bermuda Triangle reminiscent island. ALL OVER CONTINENTAL USA THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS T.S. SPIVET (2013) Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet It revolves around an academic family in a Roald Dahl-like story about a prodigious young boy’s journey from a ranch in Montana to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. A heartwarming watch. SPAIN AND ARGENTINA THE LIGHTHOUSE OF THE ORCAS (2016) Director: Gerardo Olivares This story unfolds as a mom travels all the way from Spain with her autistic son to meet an orca conservationist in Argentina, who she believes can help her child get better. It’ll…

“FITNESS IS IN THE MIND.” WE’VE HEARD that at some point, of course. It’s just that the stubborn gut, or the flabbiness cultivated by years of inertia, refuses to agree. The best thing to do if you’ve been out of shape for a while is to ease into it. Start with moves—in the gym or otherwise—that are extensions of unconscious muscle moves, the kind they show on TV in The World’s Strongest Man. Most of these are evolutions of commonplace actions or chores, if you want to call them that. These exercises are fluid, easy to move into and focus on making your body accustomed to more work in terms of fitness. They also help you challenge any weaknesses in balance, fortifying your core and making you seem a lot…

Rachel BAYROS Would you ever make the first move at a party? If I find someone interesting enough, I’d love to have a conversation with them about anything. Doesn’t matter who reaches out first. A sexy man is... For me, a sexy man is someone who is confident and unapologetic about being himself. What’s your favourite travel destination? I love travelling and enjoy my solo trips. My all-time favourite destination is Bali. The people, the art and the beaches are just amazing! Describe your ideal date. A day well-spent. Probably exploring a small town or following a mountain trail, lunch by the riverside, having an interesting conversation, taking a nap under a tree and ending it by watching the sun set. You’re such a romantic. Tell us your favourite cocktail?…

 CONSIDER THIS: AS KIDS, WE WERE happiest when we were outside. That’s because trees were everything, and going into a forest was a dream come true. Sounds familiar, right? As we’ve grown and the world has grown with us, we’ve become somewhat hostile to the idea of nature, falling into the cycle of convenience and instantaneity. Yet, the sight of a tree is still marvellous, and it still makes one smile. In the modern urban landscape, the illusion of being in the forest has become the peg for many building developers, and with good reason. It still symbolises cleanliness, imagination and a certain sense of freedom. Greenery is not just therapeutic for the eyes, but also for the mind. Yet, even as “sustainability” has become the word of the…

p. 8 Car courtesy of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG; drink, Matryoha/Shutterstock pp. 16-18 Images courtesy of Brough Superior Motorcycles pp. 22-23 Images courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, Gaumont, Jóse Mória Morales, Miguel Morales, Summit Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Warner Independent Pictures, Paramount Vantage pp. 24-25 Santypan/ Shutterstock pp. 26-27 Lawrence K. Ho/Getty Images pp. 28-30 Images courtesy of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG pp. 32-33 Images courtesy of respective brands p. 34 Images courtesy of respective brands p. 35 Babolat available at iTennis, HAL 2nd Stage, Jayanagara, Kodihalli, Bengaluru; Slazenger, store.slazenger.com; Lobster Sports, lobstersports.com; Wilson, Shop No. 5-1-671, Near Indian Bank, Bank St, Troop Bazaar, Koti, Hyderabad; Fitbit, fitbit.com; Senz, senz.com; Moncler, moncler.com; Lacoste, Shop No. UG-74, Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Viman Nagar Rd, Pune; S’well, swellbottle. com; Fred Perry, fredperry.com; District Vision, districtvision.com…

A. BIOTHERM HOMME HIGH RECHARGE EYE SHOT Biotherm Homme’s anti-fatigue massaging gel uses nicotine, siricoside and manganese to fight signs of tiredness and eye bags and moisturise the skin. biotherm.com B. TOM FORD ANTI-FATIGUE EYE TREATMENT It not only stands out for its applicator, made in silver, but also because it aims to restore the contour of the eyes by moisturising, re-firming and removing any swelling. tomford.com C. CLINIQUE ANTI-AGE EYE CREAM The cream is non-greasy, fast absorbing, and suitable for all types of skin. It also fades wrinkles and lines in the contour of the eyes while relaxing the eyelids. clinique.com D. LAB SERIES INSTANT EYE LIFT This gel-cream is specially formulated to diminish fatigue in the contour of the eyes and to reduce wrinkles. In addition, it helps…

SAMSUNG GALAXY ON MAX Millennials rejoice! Tech giant Samsung’s fresh offering, the Galaxy On Max, has everything you need to share your life on-the-go. It sports a flagship f/1.7 aperture which is fantastic in low-light settings (trust us, we’ve tried it). The instant share and edit feature enables instant uploads and customised filters and stickers, all with a single click. No carpal tunnel sufferers here! Price: 16,900 SONY MDR-XB950 If you need an extra kick of bass when you’re on the go, then Sony’s MDR-XB950 is a great option for you. These wireless Bluetooth + NFC-enabled, over-the-ear headphones are comfortable, have a battery life of about 18 hours on a single charge, and can also be connected via a conventional 3.5 mm cord, if needed. Available in red and black.…