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Ritika Jain, Founder, Originate ( an eco-friendly and sustainable fashion label}

* What is the USP of the Brand?
The legacy of nurturing and slow living has been an age-old practice in Indian crafts and traditions. Inspired by the giving attributes and unparalleled beauty of nature, the idea for Originate begins with the simple thoughts of embodying the core values of our culture for the beginning of a sanguine start.The brand roots for the sartorial philosophy of mindful living to devise eco-friendly methods of crafting garments. Initiating conversations about a conscious lifestyle, the aesthetics perspire the sweet nostalgia of a timeless and sustainable wardrobe for the modern-day romantics. Turning a thoughtful vision into reality is a plenitude of things. Every little detail from concepts to the final garments, procuring sustainable fabrics or trims, is vital to establish a brand that creates experiences to inspire lifestyles. A team of skilled professionals who contribute the best of their crafts, knowledge, and efforts works passionately together to build the brand. Originate strives to offer the best available talent from the industry with a nurturing ecosystem to cohesively contribute towards social prosperity and the creation of a new future.
* What is the Design sensibility and philosophy?
Strongly believing in giving back to nature and society, Originate passionately works with rural artisans to support and promote the immaculate nuances of traditional techniques and textiles. The timeless styles of heirloom quality are meticulously crafted by craftsmen from different parts of the country. Made to use season after season the designs embody the rooted essence of the culture and diverse details of India.

* What is the target and aim of the brand?
Being a startup, Originate is at a very nascent phase on the road to growth. However, with strong conviction in their aim and ideas, the Founders Ritika Jain and Nitin Jain have set the ball rolling at the beginning of this millennium and their collective business ventures at group level transcribe into a USD 49.2 million establishment today. The journey for Originate is set with the same expectations on its way to becoming a mindful brand redefining lifestyles.The brand aims to create the perfect confluence of luxurious and comfortable clothing and catering women of a larger age group, all body types PAN India and across the world.
Starting as an online business, now Originate is growing and learning as an organization working with a spirit of collaboration and building an omnichannel experience through retail stores, pop-ups, and online shopping.

* The Impact of Pandemic?
The pandemic has given us enough time to introspect and served as a reminder for us to revere back to nature and embrace an unhurried pace where making ethical choices becomes a necessity rather than an option. The same necessity sowed the seeds for Originate, crafting each piece with integrity and love, the brand uses the finest organic materials for celebrating the feminine spirit. With its effortless silhouettes and thoughtful designs. Taking a small step to give back to the environment and promote a more mindful lifestyle Originate is constantly looking for innovative ways to maintain ethical and transparent processes.

About Ritika Jain, Founder, Originate

Giving form to her keen inclination towards design and sustainability with diligent actions, Ms. Ritika Jain has been keenly involved in the field of textiles for more than 20 years now. With her master’s degree in Business Administration, she holds a strong track record of performance in high-paced organizations.With year after year success achieving business growth objectives within a multitude of brands, start-ups, and rapid change environments she now strives to fill the void between sustainable lifestyle and fashion space.Under Ms. Ritika’s guidance, the parent company Aesthetic Retail Pvt Ltd. (ARPL) known for its contribution in luxury home decor and lifestyle products manufacturing, through its sustained efforts has launched the highly anticipated eco-friendly fashion brand called “Originate”.\With an intuitive eye for quality, detail, and aesthetics, the founder has always believed in pushing the boundaries when it comes to redefining lifestyles.Leading and motivating a highly skilled team of craftsmen and young talent from the industry, she firmly believes in giving back to society through her associations with non-profitable organizations and continuous efforts to support the Indian artisans and indigenous skills.The brand Originate takes a small step to rekindle a relationship with the environment and promote a more mindful lifestyle. Making garments that celebrate feminine ease while meeting the need of everyday dressing and satisfying the appetite for a romantic appeal, amplified by delicate details.Embodying the “Rooted to Culture, Close to Nature” essence, Ms. Ritika’s aim is to establish a conscious brand with global footprints, making timeless and sustainable clothing while being inclusive to women of every body type and age.

Asian Paints introduces Taana Baana Wall Textures by Royale Play

Heralding the festive season this year is a unique collection of exquisite wall textures – Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play. Inspired by the heritage of Indian crafts and weaves, Taana Baana is a work of art that will invoke a myriad of emotions and memories. From the charpais at our ancestral home to the ubiquitous wicker baskets we keep our fruits and flowers in, from grandma’s priceless ikkat saree to the bandhej dupatta in a bride’s trousseau, Taana Baana has recreated precious crafts to adorn our walls, and lives.
Taana Baana literally means warp and weft, which refers to the orientation of any woven fabric. They are the basic components of weaving, which turn thread to yarn, yarn to fabric, and fabric to lifestyles.

The collection consists of 8 elegant wall textures that are a tribute to the crafts passed on through generations of skilled artisans. From age-old traditions to contemporary homes, ‘Taana Baana’ finishes are distinctive and represent all parts of India. The textures come to you in multiple shade combinations in metallic, and non-metallic variants and are sure to bring a sense of personal touch with a modern outlook to your living spaces.

Each texture derives its concept from a native craft that was popularised either by a state or a group of craftsmen. The ‘Charpai’ texture captures the criss-cross weave of the snugly woven charpoys found widely across North India. The ‘Palm Weave’ texture is inspired by the chevron weaves of the giant palm leaves along with India’s Western coastal states of Goa and Kerala.
The ‘Bandhej’ texture, as the name suggests, is inspired by its namesake ancient tie-dye from native to the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The ‘Basket’ texture finds its way to us from the states in the northeast known for their distinctive cane and bamboo handicrafts, which are meticulously twisted and woven into furniture and artefacts. The ‘Madras Checks’ texture preserves the vintage of the timeless plaid weave, a staple in the Southern states of India.

The thread-like texture and natural asymmetry of the ‘Ikkat’ texture beautifully recreate the poetry of the loom brought to us from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Orissa. The ‘Pompom’ texture is pure joy! Inspired from the cool northern states of Ladakh, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, it summons the coziness and warmth of sitting by a fireplace on a winter evening. Like the untamed spirit of the silkworm, the ‘Tussar’ texture flows freely to bring luminosity and depth to large walls. It is as luxurious and breath-taking as the Tussar silk produced in the Eastern states of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Speaking about the one-of-its-kind collection, Amit Syngle, MD and CEO, Asian Paints Limited said, “We at Asian Paints are pleased to share ‘Royale Play Taana Baana’, a truly special collection of wall textures inspired by the heart and soul of India – the artisans and their handicraft. The seamless transition of these crafts to our walls will not only create a strong sense of belonging, but also a unique décor theme – something that is indigenous and contemporary.

Raw Mango

As we inch closer to the festive season, set the tone for the festivities with this exclusive edit by Raw Mango.

Browse through an eclectic mix of ready-to-wear looks and a wide range of sarees from Raw Mango’s latest collections to add colour and joy to the most auspicious moments of the year as we celebrate the festivals of light, prosperity and happiness by adding elegant handloom pieces to your festive avatar and wardrobe.

https://www.shop.rawmango.com

Chopard

Holiday Season 2021

Precious Lace Collection

Luminous, light-as-air and luxuriantly wearable jewels

With its intricate all-diamond jewels, the Precious Lace Collection is a contemporary classic of today’s jewellery world. Instantly recognisable as the Maison’s stylistic signature, this jewellery line is light, lyrical and supremely feminine, as well as unmistakably Chopard in its effortless design and mastery of craft skills. The collection, inspired by the lightness and whiteness of lace, plays with light and space, weaving diamonds and gold together in fluid, intricate openwork. The result is a fascinating dialogue between strength and fragility, substance and delicacy; between the eternal brilliance of the diamond and the ethereal weightlessness of a lace-like jewel floating
over the skin, hovering between Haute Couture and Haute Joaillerie. A jewel that moves in harmony with the body, a sensual and silky second skin fully reflecting the values of the Fédération de la Haute Couture of which Chopard is a “jeweller” member.

A new vision of Haute Joaillerie

Now, with a new series of light and lively jewels within the Precious Lace Collection, Chopard makes the preciousness of diamonds and the luxury of lace more accessible and wearable. These are personal gem set jewellery treasures for every day, every occasion and every |
woman. Like the collection itself, and its modern take on classicism, this talent for breaking down barriers between Haute and Fine jewellery, thereby dismantiing the formality of Haute Joaillerie, is a powerful Chopard signature.

Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s Co-President and energetic Artistic Director, has always understood and anticipated what women want in their jewels, and how they want to wear them. She has championed their causes, creating audacious, glamorous jewels that reflect their
multi-faceted lives as well as illuminating their lifestyles, fashions and values. She works tirelessly to make precious jewellery exciting, expressive and most of all relevant today. Ever since she took the creative helm at the Family Maison in the 1980s, she has pushed boundaries, challenging existing conventions and infusing Haute Joaillerie with a fresh elegance characterised by effortless exuberance. In doing 50, she gives new meaning to the precious nature of jewellery that women want to keep close to them at all times. Through her 1 pioneering sustainable luxury initiatives, Caroline Scheufele defends the planet, its resources in terms of gold and gems — as well as human beings themselves. In 2018, Chopard was the first luxury watch and jewellery manufacturer to commit to using 100% ethical gold.

Ethics meets aesthetics

With the new Precious Lace jewels, all hand-crafted in Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie ateliers 3 using ethical gold and diamonds sourced from Responsible Jewellery Council-certified members, Chopard brings that vision to life, disseminating the beauty, classicism and
the craftsmanship of Haute Joaillerie, translating its refinement into appealingly wearable, charismatically feminine jewels.

The designs echo the floral patterns, scrolls, swirls and scalloped edges of fine antique lace. The central design feature of the Precious Lace Collection — a rhythmic, undulating gold and diamond-set curl enclosing an unfurling line of pear-shaped diamonds — is now presented in miniaturised form through several designs. The first is a “Vague” motif whose proportions evoke foaming sea billows and is interpreted as a pair of earrings, a pendant and a ring. In another creative vein, the stylised flower pattern named “Mini-Froufrou”, with its scalloped borders and pear-shaped diamond petals on an airy openwork background, adorns a ring, earrings, pendant and bangle.

Lace – a treasured possession

Just as the collection plays with diamond light and lightness, with shape and form and space, 50 the theme itself plays with concepts of preciousness, and with the fusion of jewels and fabric, as well as the relationship between Haute Joaillerie and Haute Couture. The art of lacemaking was perfected in 16″ century Venice, from where it spread across Europe to | centres in Belgium, France, Spain and England, taking on different characteristics, in different styles. Lace, so meticulously and skilfully hand-made, was prized as a rich adomment to costume, for collars, cuffs, caps and ruffles, worn by royalty and nobility. It was thus regarded as a much-treasured, valuable possession particularly by the great Renaissance rulers, including Elizabeth I. Like jewels and gems, lace thus became a symbol of status and power.

In these jewels, the effect of exquisite hand-made lace is re-created by the interplay of pear-shaped and round brilliant-cut diamonds, using their shapes and their silhouettes within the openwork space in each design, to bring a lilting rhythm, playful fluidity and contemporary stylisation to the essential classicism of the theme. The delicacy of lace is replicated by the extreme precision of the goldwork, the slender mounts and airiness that serve to highlight the radiance of the diamonds, and at the same time, showcase the supreme skill of Maison’s in-house artisans. Expertise is similar to that of the nimble-fingered seamstresses referred to as Petites mains in the field of Haute Couture, with which Chopard shares a number of core values: an array of eminently noble materials, a flair for details, a commitment to wearer comfort. and above all authentic love for women.

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Accessories

Ritika Jain, Founder, Originate ( an eco-friendly and sustainable fashion label}

What is the USP of the Brand?

The legacy of nurturing and slow living has been an age-old practice in Indian crafts and traditions. Inspired by the giving attributes and unparalleled beauty of nature, the idea for Originate begins with the simple thoughts of embodying the core values of our culture for the beginning of a sanguine start.The brand roots for the sartorial philosophy of mindful living to devise eco-friendly methods of crafting garments. Initiating conversations about a conscious lifestyle, the aesthetics perspire the sweet nostalgia of a timeless and sustainable wardrobe for the modern-day romantics. Turning a thoughtful vision into reality is a plenitude of things. Every little detail from concepts to the final garments, procuring sustainable fabrics or trims, is vital to establish a brand that creates experiences to inspire lifestyles. A team of skilled professionals who contribute the best of their crafts, knowledge, and efforts works passionately together to build the brand. Originate strives to offer the best available talent from the industry with a nurturing ecosystem to cohesively contribute towards social prosperity and the creation of a new future.

What is the Design sensibility and philosophy?

Strongly believing in giving back to nature and society, Originate passionately works with rural artisans to support and promote the immaculate nuances of traditional techniques and textiles. The timeless styles of heirloom quality are meticulously crafted by craftsmen from different parts of the country. Made to use season after season the designs embody the rooted essence of the culture and diverse details of India.

What is the target and aim of the brand?

Being a startup, Originate is at a very nascent phase on the road to growth. However, with strong conviction in their aim and ideas, the Founders Ritika Jain and Nitin Jain have set the ball rolling at the beginning of this millennium and their collective business ventures at group level transcribe into a USD 49.2 million establishment today. The journey for Originate is set with the same expectations on its way to becoming a mindful brand redefining lifestyles.The brand aims to create the perfect confluence of luxurious and comfortable clothing and catering women of a larger age group, all body types PAN India and across the world.
Starting as an online business, now Originate is growing and learning as an organization working with a spirit of collaboration and building an omnichannel experience through retail stores, pop-ups, and online shopping.

The Impact of Pandemic?

The pandemic has given us enough time to introspect and served as a reminder for us to revere back to nature and embrace an unhurried pace where making ethical choices becomes a necessity rather than an option. The same necessity sowed the seeds for Originate, crafting each piece with integrity and love, the brand uses the finest organic materials for celebrating the feminine spirit. With its effortless silhouettes and thoughtful designs. Taking a small step to give back to the environment and promote a more mindful lifestyle Originate is constantly looking for innovative ways to maintain ethical and transparent processes.

About Ritika Jain, Founder, Originate

With year after year success achieving business growth objectives within a multitude of brands, start-ups, and rapid change environments she now strives to fill the void between sustainable lifestyle and fashion space.

Under Ms. Ritika’s guidance, the parent company Aesthetic Retail Pvt Ltd. (ARPL) known for its contribution in luxury home decor and lifestyle products manufacturing, through its sustained efforts has launched the highly anticipated eco-friendly fashion brand called “Originate”.

With an intuitive eye for quality, detail, and aesthetics, the founder has always believed in pushing the boundaries when it comes to redefining lifestyles.

Leading and motivating a highly skilled team of craftsmen and young talent from the industry, she firmly believes in giving back to society through her associations with non-profitable organizations and continuous efforts to support the Indian artisans and indigenous skills.

The brand Originate takes a small step to rekindle a relationship with the environment and promote a more mindful lifestyle. Making garments that celebrate feminine ease while meeting the need of everyday dressing and satisfying the appetite for a romantic appeal, amplified by delicate details.

Embodying the “Rooted to Culture, Close to Nature” essence, Ms. Ritika’s aim is to establish a conscious brand with global footprints, making timeless and sustainable clothing while being inclusive to women of every body type and age.

NEEDLEDUST launches first ever store in Mumbai at Jio World Drive, BKC

NEEDLEDUST launched their first ever store in Mumbai at Reliance’s first premium mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, Jio World Drive. Housing more than 90+ premium and luxury brands, JIO World Driver is an exciting hub for luxury, fashion, shopping and entertainment. Located in Bandra Kurla Complex, and spanning across an area of 17.5 acres at Maker Maxity, Jio World Drive is Mumbai’s newest, vibrant urban hangout. The precinct is home to 72 prominent International and Indian brands, 27 culinary outlets with cuisines from across the globe, Mumbai ’s first rooftop Jio Drive-In Theatre, an open-air weekend community market, pet-friendly services, a dedicated pop-up experience and other bespoke services. With an international consumer base, NEEDLEDUST launched in 2014 with an original first of its kind product in the designer jutti space. Following the immense success of their existing stores in Delhi & Chandigarh, this is a significant milestone for the brand as they open their doors at tinseltown. Established in the year 2014 NEEDLEDUST continues to build on its market momentum through strategic and innovative products and designs, handcrafted precision and luxurious finesse.

NEEDLEDUST brings a line of bespoke fine leather juttis, that speak the charm of a true old school artisan with a desire to recreate this age old craft for those who wear, admire, preserve its elegance and culture. The celebrated label is all about unbridled passion for the revival of the jutti and unmatched craftsmanship, amalgamating the finesse of old royal moulds with innovative design and embroidery patterns that impeccably reflect 21st century aesthetics.

The exciting new space spans across 500 Sq Ft on the first floor, offering new collections as well as older classics that have become brand favourites. This experiential store allows you to witness the world of NEEDLEDUST first-hand, with trials as well styling advice on offer from store representatives. Each element is carefully designed keeping in mind the brand’s much-loved aesthetic from the soft blush palette & delicate hues to the use of materials like pine wood, gold brass & pristine white marble.

In time for the festive season, NEEDLEDUST has also launched their festive collection introducing six intricately crafted juttis finished with exquisitely handcrafted metallic embellishments and sparkling sequins, adding a refreshing and glamorous touch to the upcoming season. Bringing back nostalgia of a vibrant India with a modern narration, with sparkles of gold fireworks in sequin, beads, details of gota and the classic dabka work this collection is a celebration of Indian festivities.

The much anticipated Festive 2021 collection will be available at the new store among other classic collections including the hugely celebrated collections with legendary designers Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. NEEDLEDUST also recently launched MULES, alternative footwear that has the same unparalleled quality and craftsmanship of NEEDLEDUST Juttis. 100% handcrafted and Vegan, these spectacular mules feature a variety of patterns across a stunning palette of colours. Also available is a very special collection with SAND by Shirin comprising of mules and sandals along with a collection for Kids footwear. Many other surprises are to follow including a menswear range in 2022. For beautiful winter brides, the new store will offer new pieces, giving traditional juttis fresh appeal. Perfect scallops, cursive centres, adorned with beautiful light weight yet impressive embroideries of pearls, sequins, mirrors is what brides and bridesmaids can look forward to.

Shirin Mann Sangha, Creative Designer and Founder of NEEDLEDUST says, “I’m so overwhelmed by this launch, mainly because this has been on the anvil for so long, our plans were derailed by the devastation of the pandemic and yet we persevered. We feel so lucky to finally be in the city that has given us so much love since our inception, at a venue that stands to be the benchmark in luxe retail. This store will house all our latest collections and a few surprises we’ve kept just for Mumbai! We’re so happy to finally be here, after so many years of shipping to this part of the country and after so many queries, here we are and I really hope to see everyone at our store, with all my love always.”

Website: www.needledust.com

The House Of Pataudi Organized The Bhopal Pataudi Cup final Match

The House of Pataudi organized the final match of The Bhopal Pataudi Cup, one of India’s most historic & premier tournaments, at Jaipur Polo Ground, Inside the Delhi Race Course, recently. Unfortunately, the match could not be played because of rain. But both the teams, namely, DB Realty Achiever & VS KARA Chivalry were declared winners. The chief guest at the game was Sharmila Tagore, also known as Begum Ayesha Sultana Khan post her marriage to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who felicitated all the players. The game was blessed with the presence of Delhi’s Top Most Soclites like Roma, Designer Amit GT, Ishika Taneja, Simran Suri with Ushpal Singh Suri, Risha Harrison, and many more.

Begam-Pataudi-Sharmila-Tagore during the final match of BHOPAL-PATAUDI CUP at the JAIPUR POLO GROUND, NEW DELHI in INDIA Photo by: Rahul Goyal

With the Bhopal Pataudi Cup, Saif Ali Khan, who is also the 10th successor in the Nawab legacy, feels gratified to take his father’s – Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s legacy ahead who continued to do so for his father – Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi started The Bhopal Pataudi Cup property to Honour his father, who died while playing polo in Delhi on Mansoor’s eleventh birthday in 1952, whereupon Mansoor succeeded him as the ninth Nawab. Mansoor Ali Khan always cherished how the Army Officials and the Royals and now some of the well-established Businesses have kept the game alive.

Shruti-Dwivedi during the final match of BHOPAL-PATAUDI CUP at the JAIPUR POLO GROUND, NEW DELHI in INDIA . Photo by: Rahul Goyal

The Pataudi family is an Indian dynasty of nawabs of the former princely state of Pataudi, from which they take their name. Pataudi’s have been known for their sportsmanship and fair play, and sporting spirit has been a part of shaping their growing years and the culture they have inherited from their ancestors.

Saif Ali Khan feels proud to be a part of such an esteemed succession of Sportsmen and talks about the values that run in his blood from a very young age and looks forward to taking this family property and legacy of the Bhopal Pataudi Cup to the next level in the coming years with his brand House of Pataudi.

About House of Pataudi:

‘House of Pataudi’ co-owned by Myntra, Exceed Entertainment and Saif Ali Khan exemplifies the latter’s classic and contemporary style and taste.

It is a lifestyle brand for men and women that delivers fine taste and refinement to the discerning and fashion-conscious. Each piece not only exudes style but also narrates the rich story and history of the Pataudi heritage. The collection is exclusively available on Myntra.

Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co., in partnership with Reliance Group, announced the launch of its Indian ecommerce site, tiffany.co.in, delivering a seamless omni-channel experience to customers all over India.

The site features a full range of Tiffany’s iconic collections, from unique gemstones to superlative diamonds, showcasing an exquisite array of finely crafted jewelry. Collections available include Tiffany T,Tiffany HardWear, Tiffany Victoria, Tiffany True, as well as the contemporary Home & Accessories range.

The launch of the website also showcases the Tiffany T1 collection – a reimagining of the Tiffany T collection celebrating the iconic “T” motif – featured in the brand’s jewelry designs since the 1980s.

The website offers a number of services ranging from booking diamond consultations with in-house experts,in-store private appointments, availing the services of personal shoppers to help choose the perfect gift,wish-listing favorite products, complimentary shipping services to all cities, providing a truly unforgettable shopping experience.

As the jeweler synonymous with diamonds and love, tiffany.co.in showcases the Love & Engagement section with a wealth of information to help lead users to the perfect ring.Features include videos and detailed information highlighting Tiffany’s superlative quality standards. Also highlighted is Tiffany & Co’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing through the Diamond Craftsmanship Journey program. Tiffany has taken an unprecedented step in diamond traceability by sharing the full craftsmanship journey of its newly sourced, individually registered diamonds (0.18 carats or larger). Disclosing the country where each stone is crafted and set in jewelry marks an industry first. This follows the 2019 announcement that Tiffany would become the first global luxury jeweler to provide the provenance (region or countries of origin) of its individually registered diamonds.

Tiffany.co.in offers a window to the world of Tiffany,promising an online shopping experience as enjoyable as you would find in store. At Tiffany, we ensure that all our orders are packed securely with utmost care and are delivered following all safety precautions.

World Mental Health Day, Panel Discussion

Mental health and wellbeing are defined differently by different people. In the true spirit of World Mental Health Day, celebrated authors and entrepreneurs such as Ayesha Chenoy, Nainika Karan, Tarini Manchanda, who came together to explore the ‘Human Condition’ and the myriad experiences that make our lives worth living. The event was held at Quorum in Gurugram.

Ayesha Chenoy is the author of the bestselling book, ‘To, The Bravest Person I Know’. The book chronicles life’s struggles and battles, the journey from loss to acceptance, and finding light in the midst of darkness. It explores the entire spectrum of emotions we go through on this journey called Life.

In keeping with the global theme of World Mental Health Day, the panel discussed a number of topics that affect life and mental health with eminent personalities like Gargi Rawat, Anchor, NDTV India, and Milee Ashwarya, Publisher Penguin India.

While talking about the theme Ayesha said, “I think inequality is rampant. As a woman I have always felt that things are unequal between the genders. From being an entrepreneur to a writer- nothing comes easy to a woman. We need to work harder at everything.”

Since World Mental Health Day resonates with the core idea of the book, Ms. Ayesha opened up about the idea of writing a book and the life changing events which followed. She said, “The pandemic was overwhelming for everyone and made me write this book. A lot of this book is very personal to me, though a lot of it is also inspired by other people’s lives.”

The book has been published by Penguin India. Miliee, spokesperson for Penguin India, was also a part of the panel and shared her thoughts on why she decided to publish this book. She said, “As a publishing house, we don’t publish a lot of poetry but Ayesha’s verses not only impressed us but also created a kind of connection with the book.”

DIWALI GIFTS 2021

GIFTING HAMPERS FROM L’OPERA

L’Opéra has used the last several months to create a unique collection of gift boxes and hampers for this Diwali to overcome the ambient gloom and to usher in a period of hope and light. Hampers in different sizes and for all budgets, newly and elegantly designed to combine the chic of France with the traditions of India, in several eye-soothing and pleasing colours, grace this year’s Diwali Collection of L’Opéra.“Green, lavender and blue, ornated with elegant gold and silver recall the purity of the celebration, the colours of the Côte d’Azur and the elegance of the brand” says Kazem Samandari, the Executive Chairman of L’Opéra who personally oversaw the preparation of this year’s Diwali collection with his wife Christine and who continues “They transport you to distant lands, which are currently out of reach”. L’Opéra has created this year several elegant boxes in different shapes and sizes with beautiful pastel colours. This new collection complements the classic L’Opéra gift boxes and hampers, which are presented in their new Diwali sleeves and the popular wooden and pastel coloured leather-like baskets, which are widely appreciated. Not only boxes and hampers, but also L’Opéra has spent last few months in crafting varieties of chocolates, teacakes and biscuits for Diwali which are presented in their new attractive boxes.

“Our new range of boxes which were in the making for nearly 6 months” adds L’Opera Co-Founder and CEO Laurent-Charles Samandari “and which are premiered this Diwali combined with our memorabilia set a new standard of elegance and exquisite French taste in India”. And he continues, “L’Opéra is the quintessential expression of French culinary culture and good taste in India, and now with our 2021 Diwali Collection and the inclusion of the work of a young Indian designer we have masterfully combined authentic and delicious products with the best of design to make this Diwali a true celebration”.Amit Kumar, Chef at L’Opéra says “Our large selection of gift hampers with the incomparable and individually crafted tea-cakes, biscuits, pralines, preserves in stirring flavours, colourful dragées, teas and the queen of French patisserie, the incomparable mouth-watering macarons of L’Opéra complemented with traditional dry nuts will certainly make this year’s Diwali an unforgettable one.”

Price: Rs. 600 onwards.

Website https://loperaindia.com/shop/.

THIS DIWALI, GIFT YOU LOVED ONES THE MOST DELICIOUS AND POCKET FRIENDLY GIFTING HAMPERS

FROM HONEY & DOUGH

If you are Bake lover and Cake lover, then you must know Honey & Dough- a friendly neighbourhood bakery started in 2017 by Utsav & Aavika Chhawchharia . Honey & Dough is a renowned bakery and coffeehouse and a one-stop-destination for premium quality and authentic global baked goods, freshly brewed coffee, custom deserts, decadent chocolates as well as savoury offerings. “This year, Honey & Dough wanted to give a reason for celebration to all those who spent weeks and months in confinement, From quite some time celebrations have been on hold, but it seems now we are much prepared to accept the New normal and can rejoice Diwali, Says Aavika, As the Festive Season rears its head, Honey & Dough prepares to offer you a unique gifting experience. The gifting range starts from 500 INR to 3500 INR. Our large selection of gift hampers that includes certainlymake this year’s Diwali an unforgettable one.”The New introductions of the boxes which are as beautiful as innovative ranges from Traditional Jar flab box, Dori box, Star boxes and leather trunks. The wooden dessert-grazing box is the perfect fit and suitable to Sturdy box, packaging material made of premium quality, and industry-defined protocols have been followed to ensure safe delivery of the hampers to the customer. The leather trunk boxes, available in pink & blue colour and stripes box are surely contemporary and attract the youth taste as well. These different boxes have special Honey & Dough delights that includes Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Overloaded Cookies, French Heart Cookies, Granola in Jar, Masala Raisins and Roasted Almonds, Blueberry Muffin, Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies, Cranberry & Pistachio Chocolate Bar and Garlic Soya Sticks, Chocolate Box, Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bar etc

Website- www.honeyanddough.in

GIFT NUTRIOTIUS INDULGENCE FROM COCODATE THIS DIWALI

Product USP

Cocodate brings to you indulgence in every bite and is a one-of-a-kind patisserie offering a fine selection of desserts. By using natural and healthier alternatives to traditional baking ingredients such as butter, refined sugar, cream and refined flour, Cocodate aims to change the way people indulge their sweet tooth and focus on healthy and mindful consumption. The young entrepreneur who helms the venture after a year of vigorous research and multiple trials has curated the recipes. Some of the ingredients used in Cocodate recipes are Almond flour, tapioca flour, sorghum flour, organic maple syrup, organic coconut oil, coconut sugar, dates, jaggery, raw khandsari sugar, coconut four, oat flour, nut butters, premium nuts & seeds, ragi flour, nut milks, high quality couverture chocolate and so on. Gifting hampers at Cocodate includes flavorsome cookies to decadent tarts and cakes; patrons can indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu of healthy desserts crafted using the choicest seasonal & freshest ingredients.

Price Rs 2799 onwards

GIVE HEALTHY MEAL PLANS TO YOUR LOVED ONES THIS DIWALI FROM INSTADIET

– Product usp- Gift your loved ones the Good health. Instadiet comes to the rescue for those who want to lose weight in a healthy sustainable way by focusing on calorie counted and portion-controlled meals. With a 96%success rate, Instadiet has 65+ preservative free meals and snacks to choose from, with a network that delivers Nationwide With Instadiet you can choose from a 7-day rapid plan, 4 week shred plan or a 8 week slim and trim plan. On average you can expect to lose upto 2 kgs per week provided you stay dedicated. Therefore, they recommend ordering the plan best suited to your weight loss goals. For your benefit and a limited period only they offer a try before you buy one day Instadiet trial box. All Instadiet plans consist of 5 meals a day; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (veg/non-veg), Snack and Milkshake. The price ranges from Rs. 490 for a one-day trial box to Rs. 23,990 for an8-week plan including shipping anywhere in India.

DIWALI GOODNESS FROM BAKEHOUSE COMFORT BY CAFÉ DELHI HEIGHTS

It takes fresh bread, buttery croissant & a creamy slice of cake to make one happy! Taking Comfort to a new pitch is Delhi’s new Bakehouse – BAKEHOUSE COMFORT helmed by Gunjan Batra from the house of the city’s most flavourful & Fun brand: CAFÉ DELHI HEIGHTS. A brand known to have pioneered the café culture in the country has always delivered the best of food with the freshest of taste & ingredients to its patrons. Coming up with its own Comfort Bakery, the brand is surely – All you’ll knead in your life.Bakehouse Comfort reliably turns out aromatic loaves of naturally leavened Sourdough, croissants, vegan breads, or cookies that you crave daily. This Diwali Bakehouse Comfort has created Gifting hampers which are Global hampers deriving inspirations from the different parts of the world. From Lebanese Grazing tray to Mexican grazing tray to Italian Grazing tray and more- these trays have specially curated delicacies doing justice to their names like Falafel, Hummus, Lavash pita bread, Marinated olive to Lebanese, Nachos, Pineapple salsa, Bakedbeans tacos shell etc to Mexican and more. These trays comes as quick solutions for your house parties. There are tempting Dessert trays which caries from Sweet /mega tray to sweet Medium tray to crates in different sizes to hampers which have varieties of Breads, sour dough, cookies, cakes and more. Gunjan Batra says Diwali is the time to spread happiness and goodness, and we are spreading the baked love

Exclusive store at Bakehouse Comfort, DLF Avenue

GIFT THE MOST STYLISH DÉCOR / HOMEWARE BY DAZZLE LIVING

One of the finest collections of home and living products from around the globe to dazzle your Diwali by Dazzle living is the Must have. Utility Gift is the best Gift says Anup Agarwal of Dazzle Living. This Diwali one can gift from the variety of Snack sets to Tea cups to Modern serving trays to flower vase to home décor to glass collection to dinner sets to cutlery set to Coffee Mugs which are available in various designs and prices.

Price Range starts from Rs 800 onwards

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