With Valentine’s Day kicking in, everyone these days is looking for things that they can give their loved ones. It is the best time for us to gift them some appliance that can simplify their everyday household needs.
Dishwashers
Hand washing the pile of utensils lying in the sink is a nightmare for anyone. The miracle you hope for, is the Dishwasher machine.
Microwaves
Speed up your cooking …For gourmets in a hurry, microwaves available in three types to suit the needs of a household in India.
Refrigerators
The refrigerators is an appliance that have features that are tailor-made for every Indian household. It has world-class technology and state of the art design.
Washing machines
Voltas, with Turkish technology giant Beko, has brought the incredible Voltas Beko washing machine, combining the latest technology and timeless wisdom of Indian moms to give you the best cleaning experience.
A wide array of romantic dining options to celebrate love this year…
Valentine’s Day at Ossiano in partnership with Tiffany & Co
For a spellbinding night that will sweep diners off their feet,
Ossiano is inviting couples to go all out this Valentine’s Day with the premium package in partnership with Tiffany & Co. Featuring a nine-course menu for two accompanied by Imperial caviar, free-flowing Cristal Brut, a front-row seat to the mesmerising aquarium and a diver baring a personalised message, lucky ladies will also be gifted a Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Bangle T-Wire bracelet at the end of the meal. Starting with oysters and citrus, smoked salmon and cauliflower will then be served. Likewise, followed by scallop tartare, foie gras terrine with cherries and hibiscus, artichoke and black truffle velouté, sardine rillette and roasted veal rack. Ending with the sweetest of sweet endings, guests will be treated to a selection of Ossiano’s signature desserts. As part of the experience, couples will also be offered a voucher which includes a bottle of complimentary champagne on their next dinner reservation.
Sunday 14th February
6:00pm-10:00pm (first seating between 6:00pm and 6:30pm, second seating between 8:30pm and 9:00pm)
Premium package with Tiffany & Co: AED25,000 per couple including a 9-course menu, Imperial caviar 30gm. free-flowing Cristal Brut, an aquarium table, a diver with a personalised message and a Tiffany & Co Rose Gold Bangle T-Wire bracelet for her
Platinum package: AED15,000 per couple including a 9-course menu, free-flowing Cristal, an aquarium table and diver with a personalised message
Gold package: AED7,000 per couple, including a 9-course menu, free-flowing Laurent Perrier Brut & Rose and gold seating (second row)
Silver package: AED4,000 per couple, including a 9-course menu and one bottle of Laurent Perrier Brut
Valentine’s Day at The Royal Beach
For a truly magical dinner under the stars, couples can book a candlelit cabana on Atlantis, The Palm’s
Royal Beach, offering uninterrupted views of the iconic Palm Island. Limited to just eight couples only, guests booking the AED 5,000 experience will be treated to canapés upon arrival. Also, before embarking on a sumptuous seven-course set menu – complemented by a bottle of premium bubbles. Which includes a royal seafood tower and a luscious mushroom risotto. Before moving onto the main course, the chef will indulge diners with velvety lobster bisque with line-caught seabass and champagne miso broth. Mains feature an ‘Experience Platter’ with a selection of Atlantis’ finest cuts of meat from Australia’s Rangers Valley. While dessert is a refreshing yuzu kaffir lime dessert.
Sunday 14th February
7.00pm-10.00pm
AED 5,000 per couple including a seven-course dinner, a bottle of Laurent-Perrier and unlimited soft drinks
From BSK with love
Diners will feel the love at Bread Street Kitchen’s specially curated dinner, ‘From BSK with Love.’ Couples who book the five-course Valentine’s menu, priced at AED 295 per person will start the evening with a signature Valentine’s cocktail (priced at AED 80), before indulging in an upscale menu of Kelly oysters served with Sturia caviar, and lobster ravioli with Jerusalem artichoke velouté. Following a rose and raspberry sorbet palate cleanser, couples will be presented with a chateaubriand for two with truffle mash and asparagus. A flambéed apple tart to share guarantees a romantic end to the evening. Ladies will also receive a rose and a selection of chocolates in a customised box.
Sunday 14thFebruary
6:00pm-11:00pm
AED 295 per person for the set menu including a rose and chocolates
Wine and cocktail menu will be available
Valentine’s Day at Hakkasan
The award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Hakkasan Dubai invites those in love to celebrate a special Valentine’s menu designed to be shared. Priced at AED 498 per person, diners will start with a selection of small eats including wok seared Hokkaido scallops with kaffir lime sauce, and lobster shui mai with caviar. For mains there is an impressive mix of wagyu rib eye, wok fried prawns with macadamia nut sweet chili sauce and roasted pipa duck with hoisin sauce along with an enticing selection of vegetable dishes including supreme mushroom with cauliflower pied bleu and yellow fungus. Dessert is a picture perfect strawberry and hibiscus garden with fresh strawberries, white chocolate and hibiscus.
Sunday 14th February
6:00pm – 11:30pm
AED 498 per person for a four-course set menu
À la carte, wine and cocktail menus will also be available
Valentine’s Day at Nobu
With a sleek and elegant setting, the chic venue is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. World-renowned Nobu blends traditional Japanese with Peruvian influences to create a truly memorable dining experience. A six-course Omakase set menu will include an arrival cocktail followed by hamachi tataki and a selection of sushi and rolls. Diners will then tuck into enticing mains of King crab and scallop shiso harumaki, Chilean seabass with crunchy brussels sprouts and sweet and savoury wagyu short rib with honey soy, followed by a milk chocolate miso and hazelnut praline for dessert.
Sunday 14th February
7:00pm – 11:00pm
AED 550 per person for a six-course set menu and a cocktail upon arrival
À la carte, wine and signature cocktail menus will also be available
San Valentine Dinner at Ronda Locatelli
This Valentine’s Day Ronda Locatelli presents a two or three-course menu tracing the roots of true classic Italian dishes. Couples can indulge in the Italian San Valentine dinner with sharing starters including oysters Gillardeau with lemon sorbet, squid tagliatelle and red mazarra prawn tartare with burrata and caviar. For the main event it’s a choice between ravioli pasta with braised veal and burrata, grilled prawns or beef tenderloin with black truffle sauce and mashed potatoes. A white chocolate sphere with passionfruit ensures the evening ends on a suitably romantic note. As a special surprise, every couple celebrating their love will receive a rose and a selection of chocolates.
Sunday 14th February
6:00pm – 11:00pm
AED 190 per person for a two-course set menu, AED 240 per person for a three-course set menu
À la carte, wine and signature cocktail menus will also be available
Valentine’s Day at Seafire Steakhouse & Bar
Seafire Steakhouse & Bar Valentine’s Day edition features a touch of both romance and indulgence. For those couples looking for a profound take on the romantic occasion, guests are invited to spend quality time over premium steaks and a refined drink selection in the venue’s dreamy ambience. With a sharing set menu priced at AED 850 for two, couples will start with light bites featuring beef popcorn, beef jam and pickle doughnuts and roast tomato cappuccino, followed by a his and hers dry aged Porterhouse with a spiced coffee and cocoa rub – topped with the choice of a half lobster or foie gras. For dessert there’s a (tough) choice between a decadent chocolate fondant or a delicious berry cheesecake mess.
Sunday 14th February
6:00pm – 10:45pm
AED 850 per couple for a three-course set menu
À la carte, wine and signature cocktail menus will also be available
Valentine’s Day at Wavehouse
Wavehouse truly believes that couples who bowl together stay together which is why the region’s leading entertainment hub is offering a special bowl, dine and drink package priced at just AED 300 per couple. What’s more, the offer is valid from the 14th-20th February meaning couples can enjoy some together time any day of the Valentine’s week! The special package includes a game of bowling, a main course and one drink each making for a fun and memorable Valentine’s Day.
Sunday 14th February – Saturday 20th February
Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm
AED 300 per couple including one game of bowling, one drink and one main course each
À la carte, wine and signature cocktail menus will also be available
Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region and located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 17 hectares of waterpark amusement at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.
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Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla, recently collaborated with world-renowned floral architect – Tomas De Bruyne for the transformation of the mall into a visual spectacle creating a mesmerizing winter wonderland at the mall with a stunning decor made of 2D snowflakes in clear acrylic, sky blue acrylic, and mirror finish. The Winter Mystique designed by Tomas De Bruyne is an artistic masterpiece that aims to celebrate the tenacity of the human spirit and the inner journey of the soul, which is as intricate and individualistic as the contours of a snowflake.
Retropop Lifestyle recently interacted with Tomas to know about his floral creation at Phoenix Marketcity Kurla. He gave some interesting views and insights about his experience with the Indian artists, his Design Sensibility and what we are all dealing with and what we should and could do in the time of Covid-19.
Share the significance of your floral art installations?
To begin with, the whole concept of the Winter Mystique at Phoenix Marketcity was built around the formation of a unique snowflake which is a beautiful metaphor of the human spirit. Each individual snowflake follows slightly different paths from the sky to the ground and thus encounters slightly different atmospheric conditions along the way. The human spirit follows a similar pattern. We each meet our own adversities, joyful moments, milestone challenges and in the mist of whichever conditions we face; it is the uniqueness of the human spirit that always prevails.
Winter is a time when we always look back to what has happened and hope for a chance to a new beginning. It is a time of celebration, of aiming to do only good and of an introspective journey inside our individual soul. 2020 has been a year that completely shacked the entire world, yet it also taught us the important lesson that the human spirit is an enormous resource that we must always cultivate and nourish.
Collaborating with Phoenix Market city, Kurla to design these installations, how was the experience?
Phoenix Marketcity has a lot space and the means to host an oversized floral installation is always a great pleasure as a creative at this place. Collaborating with them to design the Winter Mystique installation has been again a great experience for me. The mall is spacious and has a tastefull design, and it lends itself to my aesthetic vision seamlessly, and compliments the installation perfectly. We have a common goal: creating that personal experience that touches people’s hearts.
How was your experience with the Indian artists?
India couldn’t find a better slogan for its country to reflect what the culture entails: “Incredible India”, meaning the extraordinary, impossible or difficult to believe. The rich culture and heritage of your country in combination of my country of the craft, skills and human labour is unique in the world. Add a little bit of ‘JUGAR’ and you feel yourself submerged in the incredible India.
Did you always want to be a floral designer? How did it happen?
I always knew I would do something creative, means and medium was unknown till I met my girlfriend who parents had a flower shop. She was my first teacher and gave met the virus and love for flowers. A conscious creative should be able to work with different medium, as it is only a vehicle to express your creativity. For sure, the better you know your medium, the better you can communicate the expectations of your clients.
What is your design sensibility and USP?
That would have to be my concept approach within an architectural framework. The added value comes not only from my floral installations but also from the power of the space around it. In my work, I envision the impact of the whole outcome instead of concentrating exclusively on “my installation”, as I always strive to give people a full experience, not merely a floral decoration, no matter how big which is what I have tried to do with the magnificent Winter Mystique at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla.
I am committed to perform not only for my clients, but personally, as well. There is beautiful loyalty between my clients and myself as they are all very dear al to me. I put my soul in my creations and truthfully I stopped trying to make everybody like my work. I work for those people with whom I share an authentic connection and vice versa.
Then, I would say is staying with my expertise, which means my core business is on bringing Bespoke Floral Experiences Worldwide through a network of the finest free-lancers and vendors from the global industry. My task is to uplift each event with my experience and knowledge. I am a strong believer in specialized companies, having the passion to use that one skill which makes you unique and qualified to uplift each project. The tailor-made designs we offer to our clients – whether private, event agencies or luxury brands – are innovative, elegant, and unique and display great craftsmanship.
What about the challenges you faced while working in India?
Getting more for less, meaning expectations versus reality is sometimes unrealistic.
How did you cope up with the Covid-19 crisis?
As most of the world, we also went in lockdown and events were not happening. Considering that 90% of my projects are always abroad, you can imagine it was not an easy year on my company. Fortunately, I am a shareholder in another company as well, where I share together with a team of 10 people my expertise trough floral design master classes. So actually, the pandemic situation gave me time to concentrate on enhancing the floral education experiences we offer at European Master Certification. It was a great opportunity to roll out, finally, the curriculum in an online version. The first classes actually started in September 2020 and they showed great results. Introducing blended learning with the right online platform we can now cover the entire globe, which makes is possible for anybody who wants to become a conscious creative in the floral industry.
I have still kept close contact, virtually, with my clients, vendors and collaborators all over the world, planning projects, developing new solutions for the new times that came and focusing on being ready for the new events that for sure will follow.
Unrivalled Valentine’s Day plans await guests at the #AnythingButOrdinary active lifestyle destination
08February 2021, New Delhi/ Maldives: Game-changing active lifestyle destination Kandima Maldives has an incredible oh-so-romantic line-up in store for couples to get away from it all and enjoy the ultimate couples’ escape this Valentine’s Day. Under the programme ‘Oh-So-Valentine Desires’, whether you’re newly together, declaring your love or renewing your vows, guests can get ready to feel the love at Kandima Maldives.
Neeraj Seth, Director of Marketing and Communications at Kandima Maldives,said: “With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romance is in the air and we want our guests to take their love to the next level.Our Cupid team has designed two bespokeitinerariesfor the Oh-So-Valentine Desires line-up bursting with dining experiences, events and excursions. From dreamy dinners on the beach, passion-filled art classes, movies under the stars to breath-taking cruises and exotic private island adventures – we’ve got it covered.”
‘Experience Your Tale of Love’
gives couples a chance to cherish Valentine’s Day through experiential itineraries that create unforgettable memories with the one they love. Pamper yourself and your loved one by indulging in Love ‘O’ Refresh Therapy for $300++ per couple or bring out that love on canvas at the Picasso & Love guided art class for $120++ per couple. Enjoy an exclusive movie experience under the dazzling stars for $250++ per couple or surprise your Valentine with the utlimate private sunset cruise experience for $370++ per couple. The offering also features a romantic ‘Island Castaway Experience’ at an exotic private island for $250++ per couple.
‘Delicious Tale of Love’
is perfect for couples looking for cuisine-themed experiences. It sets the stage with an Oh-So-Romantic 5-course dinner on the beach with your boo, served up with a sprinkle of K’ Magic for $590++ per couple. You can also surprise your valentine with our Oh-So-Delicious exotic and romantic floating breakfast experience for $150++, and enjoy specially crafted and curated Valentine cocktails to make your day oh-so special!
This Valentine’s Day, Kandima Maldives will help you share unforgettable moments together in the dreamy settings of an #AnythingButOrdinary Maldivian island destination.
Click here for a complete overview ofthe Kandima Maldives‘Oh-So-Valentine Desires’ programme.
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About Kandima Maldives
This game-changing resort is an affordable lifestyle destination that reimagines peoples’ lifestyles. Kandima Maldives is smart, playful, rooted and responsible. This 3-kilometer resort is a place with an authentic Maldivian soul. It is all about genuine hospitality with a human touch and innovative solutions that make use of the latest technology. Kandima Maldives is part of the hospitality group Pulse Hotels & Resorts, and caters for guests of all ages: families, couples, groups of friends and honeymooners. Whether you seek relaxation, both aquatic and island adventures, wellbeing, fitness or just family time, this 264-room beach resort has something for everybody. With one of the longest outdoor pools in the Maldives, football pitch, tennis and volleyball courts, Aquaholics water sports and dive centre, Aroma art studio and many more, there is plenty to keep everyone occupied.
Established in 2015, Pulse Hotels and Resorts is an umbrella brand for a range of innovative and contemporary hotels and resorts that are being built upon their core philosophy of being smart, playful, rooted and responsible. Creators of extraordinary experiences, the company uses commercial and innovative thinking to develop hotels, resorts and properties that are intelligent, inspire and delight.
I have small pimple like things on my forehead and chin. The beautician said they are blackheads. How to get rid of them?
Pimple- like spots occur on oily skin or oily areas of the skin. After washing the face in the morning, wipe these areas with an astringent lotion, using cotton wool. In the morning after washing the face, make a paste of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and water. Apply the paste on these areas and wash it off after 5 minutes. Apply sandalwood paste on these eruptions.
I have a problem of bad hair odour due to dandruff.
Wash the hair frequently, using less shampoo and rinsing well with water. You can also
add the juice of a lemon and half a cup of rose water to a mug of water and use as a last rinse after shampoo. Pour cologne on clean cloth. Wrap cloth around brush and brush hair with it. Removes oil and dirt and also adds fragrance. Henna treatments also remove odour.
My hair is very thin and I have dandruff. What should I do?
Wash your hair with a mild herbal shampoo three or four times a week, using less shampoo and rinsing very well with water. Half an hour before shampoo, apply two tablespoons apple cider vinegar on the scalp, massaging it lightly into the scalp. After shampoo, add two tablespoons apple cider vinegar to a mug of water and use as a last rinse. Once a week, heat olive oil and apply on the scalp at night. Leave on overnight. Next morning, apply the vinegar as advised half an hour before shampoo. Apply non oily herbal hair tonic daily on the scalp at night, using cotton wool.
I heard that raw potato kept under the eyes will reduce dark circles. Will it work?
Mix cucumber juice and potato juice in equal quantities. Apply under eyes daily for 20 minutes. Wash off with water. Daily apply pure almond oil sparingly (very little quantity) around eyes and massage it lightly on the skin, using only the ring finger, for one minute under each eye. Massage in one direction only. Leave on for 15 minutes and wipe off gently with moist cotton wool. Before going out in the sun, apply a sunscreen lotion sparingly under the eyes. Add a drop of water to it before applying, to give a lighter coverage.
About Shahnaz Husain
Shahnaz Husain, pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement, heads the Shahnaz Husain Group, with a global network of franchise ventures and 375 Ayurvedic formulations. A Case Study at Harvard for Brand Creation, she is now a Harvard Subject for “Emerging Markets” She was honoured with the Padma Shri Award and is the first woman in 105 years to receive the World’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur Award from Success, the U.S. business magazine. Indeed, Shahnaz Husain is a leading international beauty icon.
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Sussanne Khan launches “The Charcoal Project” website on its 10th Anniversary
Interior designer, Sussanne Khan celebrates ten years of her store, The Charcoal Project with the launch of www.thecharcoalproject.com, an e-commerce venture that introduces India’s leading conceptual design store in a virtual environment. Modelled on the brand’s core design aesthetic of conceptualised interiors, the online platform features virtual mood board settings and showcases the complete in-house collection of crafted furniture as well as select product lines by prestigious global and Indian designers.
Sussanne Khan unveils a pret line to her existing collection. On offer will be arm and dining chairs, bar stools, seating, tables, hand tufted and digitally printed rugs, ottomans, stools, home accessories as well as desks, shelves and storage options for home office. As per the brand’s value mission, all items are meticulously crafted using metal, wood, natural fibre, concrete, geometric patterns and embellishments. The Charcoal Project presents a modern take on vintage vibe.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of The Charcoal Project, Sussanne Khan said, “The design industry has changed much in the past decade. In February 2011, we saw a rare opportunity when we launched The Charcoal Project, a retail concept that showcased a world of contemporaneous chic. Today in 2021, the brand now looks to the future in a digital space. The pandemic taught us the importance of access and with the launch of this website we make our designs available to the whole world. Besides my own lines we will also showcase products carefully curated by me from brands I admire. I am sure aspirational customers will find much to love and admire.”
Distinguished by an organic approach to design and use of eclectic mix of materials to create spaces that evoke warmth, character and context, The Charcoal Project has delivered many conceptual projects in the world of residential private homes, destination villas, commercial offices and model show apartments for various leading real estate companies. It also designs and retails a line for furniture and home accessories.
About Sussanne Khan
Sussanne Khan has practised the art of design for 15 years. She is the founder of India’s leading conceptual interior design store, “The Charcoal Project”. The store came to life in 2011 and changed the meaning of curated interior design in India. The Charcoal Project is also a design studio that undertakes projects in interior design across the world.
A victim of a curious mind, Sussanne used her imagination and talents to create diverse design stories inspired by the history of art and architecture through the ages. Her signature is a seamless blending of industrial masculine tone with feminine classical shabby chic.
Sussanne Khan obtained an Associate Art Degree in Interior Design from Brooks College, Long Beach, California in the year 1995 and designed her first project in 1996 with a belief that luxury is about emotion and design is a tool.
In 2012, Sussanne, along with PreetaSukhtankar, founded thelabellife.com where she continues to lend her years of design experience to the e-commerce site as the style editor – House and Home. Soon followed a prestigious collaboration with YOO in 2015 where the international design company founded by international property entrepreneur John Hitchcox and Philippe Starck in 1999 welcomed her as one of the Creative Directors alongside Jade Jagger, Steve Leung among others.
Today, she straddles the world of fusion architecture, interior design play and original product design. All these disciplines always remain true to her foundation philosophy ‘It’s all in the details’. She coined a unique term that best describes her efforts in creativity “To charcoal”, or in other words, “To make a thing come alive”.
Sussanne’s design projects include private residences, retail spaces, corporate offices, destination villas and architectural concepts.
Website: www.thecharcoalproject.com | Facebook: The Charcoal Project | Instagram: @thecharcoalproject
45yr-old Mumbaikar breathes life into a 15-yr old boy
~ Transplant enabled by Mumbai’s 3rd cadaveric donation at Fortis Hospital, Mulund ~
~ 15-year old student after his transplant will appear for board exams soon ~
A team of cardiac specialists at Fortis Hospital, Mulund led by Dr Dhananjay Malankar, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, successfully performed a lifesaving heart transplant on a 15-year old student from Mumbai. This feat became possible after the wife and mother of a 45-year old business owner from Mumbai consented to donate his organs. Earmarked as Mumbai’s 1st heart transplant 2021, the surgery was concluded in two and half hours.
The donor suffered from Catastrophic Posterior Circulation Infarct (Ischemic stroke). After his brain death, the family was counselled about Organ Donation, after which the patient’s wife and mother consented to donate; the organ retrieval and transplant process was initiated thereafter. Medical teams, nursing teams and Medical Social Workers worked in perfect tandem to enable the lifesaving surgeries.
“As much as this story brings hope of life to a young school-going boy and his parents, it also speaks of courage & commitment that our team exhibited to save a life in the nick of time. The young patient was admitted with us as his heart failure worsened. The donor’s family’s act of giving helped breathe new life into our young recipient”, saidDr Dhananjay Malankar, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery.
The young patient, a standard X student, suffered from Dilated Cardiomyopathy, a condition that gradually leads to heart failure. The child had lost a sibling to the same medical condition. The patient frequented the hospital from time to time due to his deteriorating condition. He was on the waiting list for a cardiac transplant for the past year. Moreover, during the pandemic getting a suitable donor became a tall task. The number of donations drastically fell during the pandemic, adding to the plight of people on the waiting list.
“Such acts of kindness, courage and medical excellence reflects the true spirit of Mumbai, as people come forward for the cause of organ donation & help those who live on the brink of death every day. We express our gratitude to the donor family, and salute the team who enabled the donation, and subsequent transplants with great precision”, said Dr S Narayani, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai.
Dr Swati Garekar, Senior Consultant, Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund,said “Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a bad disease to have, and this young man’s heart was irreversibly extremely weak & enlarged. It is heartening that our team was able to offer this lifesaving option of heart transplant to him. Worldwide, 5000 heart transplants are performed annually, of which about 500 are conducted on children. Heart transplant recipients are able to resume their normal life, but have to strictly adhere to their medications and be tested periodically for rejection & infection.”
“I lost my elder son when he was 13-years-old due to Dilated Cardiomyopathy. At that time, a heart transplant program did not exist in Mumbai. After a few months, I was advised to get my younger son screened and he too was diagnosed with the same heart condition, he needed a heart transplant to survive. I could not bear the thought of losing my only child. Travelled to Kerala to seek help for my son, when I learnt that Mumbai’s first heart transplant was done at Fortis Hospital. I reached out to the team of doctors here, I saw the light at the end of tunnel. We patiently waited, and my son finally got a new heart, a new life; thanks to the donor’s family for saving our son”, says the child’s father.
The 15-year old recipient was discharged over the weekend and will be able to give his board exams this year without missing a beat.
The nation’s capital Washington, DC shines as a romantic destination with the best date ideas, from its award-winning dining scene and outstanding attractions to its scenic monuments and more.
U.S. National Arboretum
Watch your love grow like a tree with a trip to the National Arboretum, a 446-acre living museum brimming with gardens, cherry blossom trees, as well as the original columns of the U.S. Capitol building. One of the most romantic ways to see the Arboretum is during a full moon hike.
Georgetown
Use your one-of-a-kind charm on your date as you walk through historic Georgetown. The beauty of the neighborhood’s waterfront, cobblestone sidewalks and grand homes will draw you and that special someone further into this picturesque area.
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Grab your mittens and your sweetie as you ice skate in the middle of the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Afterwards, make a beeline for hot chocolate and cookies at the on-site Pavilion Café. In warm weather, this rink transforms into a stunning fountain.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
A date night at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a must, but be sure to step out during intermission and admire the dazzling cityscape from the the wrap-around terrace. Or you can also keep the Kennedy Center in your sights with a walk along the Georgetown waterfront.
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is breathtaking at night. Lead your sweetheart up the stairs for a moment that will surely go down in history
National Mall
For some QT with your cutie, grab a seat on the National Mall and take in the world around you while gazing at Washington DC’s famous monuments and memorials.
About Destination DC:
Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.
Roseate Hotels & Resorts has some exciting offers to make this Valentine’s day memorable for you and your special someone! With exquisite experiences ranging from private dinners to special Valentine’s Day set menus– go ahead and surprise your loved one.
The Roseate New Delhi
Rekindle and recharge your romance at the luxurious, picturesque The Roseate New Delhi. The Resort is tastefully appointed with romantic décor and other lavish flourishes to make your beloved feel loved and pampered.
Roseate House New Delhi
Romance at DEL:
Couples can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner buffet at DEL, price starting at INR 6000 AI per couple or INR 2999 AI per person. This includes one cocktail free for each guest. To make the day more magical, one can also opt for BMW pick up and drop on additional charges as well as a cake with your picture to capture your mood.
DEL Alfresco
Private tables for couples with a carefully set menu are also available in the open air, at INR 10000 AI which includes flavourful mocktails. BMW pickup & drop is also available on additional charges.
Romantic meal by the poolside
Spoil your loved one with a romantic date under the stars by the pool at Tara and enjoy a handcrafted dining experience with a special 5 course menu, champagne, bouquet of roses and a special giveaway. Priced at INR 29,999 AI per couple, guests can enjoy food and champagne dinner. Guests can opt for BMW pick up & Drop at additional charges.
Poolside Brunch with a la carte menu is also available which include two complimentary beers per guest.
So, if you are looking for the perfect dinner date this Valentine’s Day, Roseate Hotels & Resorts is offering incredible options to choose from.
ABOUT ROSEATE HOTELS & RESORTS
Roseate Hotels & Resorts is a collection of uber luxury hotels consisting of 6 niche hotels across India and the U.K with more under development. The name ‘Roseate’ comes from a bird with pink hued plumage. Avant-garde, imaginative and contemporary in design each Roseate hotel has a story to tell. Key focus is on the service, aesthetics and detailing of hotels that pave way to stylized accommodation with high business efficiencies at city hotels and exquisite leisure option at resort location.
By Dr Jesal Sheth, Senior Consultant Paediatrician, Fortis Hospital Mulund
The year 2021 brought new hope of life getting back to normal. The first step towards this was the launch of the vaccination drive. Likewise, the announcement of schools slowly opening doors to children. However, as much as this news brings joy, it is important for parents and teachers to understand the dos & don’ts of managing COVID19 infection amongst children. Also, weighing the risks and benefits of in-person schooling for children may mean different levels of social distancing based on a child’s age and developmental stage, which schools and parents must teach kids.
While we all know that there is still some time before vaccine becomes available to children, parents, teachers and school authorities will need to be doubly careful as they ensure safety of children in the company of their friends. COVID19 infection among children is like any other viral illness. We need to understand that the virus reacts and creates leads to different responses in different children. Every child does not become sick, and every child does not need hospitalisation. Therefore, close monitoring at home is important.
SYMPTOMS OF COVID19 INFECTION IN CHILDREN:
Many children develop symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal distress like fever, cough, cold, throat pain, severe body ache, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and weakness.
IF YOUR CHILDREN CONTRACTS THE VIRUS, TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS:
Develop a plan to protect the family and household members who are at risk of severe illness
Make sure that your emergency contact information and school pickup & drop-off information is updated
If that list includes anyone who is at risk of illness, consider adding an alternate contact
Find out how your school will communicate with families when a positive case or exposure to someone with COVID-19 happens, and how they plan to maintain student privacy
Monitor your kids regularly
Effective HOME MONITORING for Children:
Their temperature, pulse rate, oxygen levels and urine colour need to be checked every 4-6hrs. If the child is active between two fever episodes, taking enough oral liquids and passing clear urine, and if their blood O2 levels are more than 95%, then the child can be kept at home. Periodic teleconsultations with your Paediatrician can help parents be more vigilant to warning signs. Speak to your doctor if:
Persistent high-grade fever exists
If there are breathing difficulties
Finger pulse oximeter reads less than 95%
If the child is dull and weak
If there is dark coloured urine or less urine
Irritable or confusion among kids
If the child is sweating a lot and has unusual behaviour
If the child has insufficient oral intake is poor
And if there is persistent vomiting and loose motions
Such children should be immediately brought to COVID19 Emergency Room of your nearest hospital and should be physically assessed, and hospitalised if required. Timely action taken by parents and teachers (if the child is in school) can help save the child’s life.
