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Moonshine

Abhinav Mishra’s Capsule Collection

A line of Indo-Western ensembles that transcend boundaries, time and place and redefines fashion en vogue…

Moonshine, with its eight ensembles, is an exclusive, one-of-a-kind celebration of the avant-garde, brought to life by Abhinav Mishra’s vision of a surreal spectacle that moves beyond the traditional definitions of the term. Enveloped by a sultry fervour, each element is carefully crafted to make it a night that goes down in history.

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The Dhan Mill Compound, 100 Foot Road, Chhatarpur, New Delhi, 110074
Leela, 116-A, Ground Floor, Shahpur Jat, Siri Fort, New Delhi, 110049

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Nuance Studio launches Natural Flat Panels for the Walls

Nuance Studio, a pioneer in opulent concrete products reintroduces concrete from a basic construction material to a high-quality luxury product with its Natural Flat Panels; a versatile and stylish alternative to conventional poured and polished concrete. These flat panels can be installed in any space and work alongside any material to create compelling architectural reshaping. The textures in the wall panels are inspired by exposed concrete that has been used on walls and façades for a long time reflecting the true aesthetics of concrete, the mottling tones, shade variations, and naturally occurring pinholes enhance the unrefined presence of the Natural Textures offered by Nuance Studio gives the earthy appeal to the Panels. The entire collection of Natural Flat panels by Nuance Studio can be seen at Nuance Studio Flagship Studio in Bangalore and also on

The Natural Flat panels by Nuance Studio are easy to install and offers a solution for creating a contemporary atmosphere with an authentic material. Panels once installed gives feel of genuine concrete walls formed on the spot. The beauty of this raw state is applauded by the designer’s touch, the abstract tonal variations, appearing natural and non-repetitive by nature, gives the panel a rigged appearance. With years of experience in crafting bespoke and unique products for their discerning clientele Nuance Studio takes immense pride to bring Natural Flat Panels for those in search of raw yet luxury architecture combined with sustainability and visual treat.

WEBSITE: www.thenuancestudio.com

Rebound cafe & Lounge in RDC, Ghaziabad

The newly opened Rebound cafe & Lounge in RDC, Ghaziabad is all set to play Santa and spread the Christmas cheer making it merry! In collaboration with a local NGO, they will be distributing happy meals to underprivileged kids of the area. As a gesture of love, these talented kids have volunteered to make hand-made Christmas trees that will be placed on every table at Rebound. Mr. Aditya & Mr P.K. Gupta, the owners, say that: ‘This small act by the kids will spread the message of happiness and positivity in these difficult times. It will also remind the guests not to waste food.”

December is here, and we all are in the spirit! Rebound Cafe, RDC Ghaziabad is offering a special Christmas Buffet that will be your taste of the season! Their X’Mas Eve Special Package Menu is available for @3000/- only for couples with Unlimited Food (Veg + Non-Veg) and Unlimited Drinks

They also have special surprises for kids and X’Mas special delicacies from the Chef to satisfy all your festive cravings! Mark your spot and let’s get the party started right!

Cost for two: ₹1200

Contact: +91 73037 85662

Address: D 3,4,5 First floor, RDC, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad (U.P)

Antibodies will not safeguard you against COVID19 re-infection! It’s not your ‘immunity passport’

By Dr Anita Mathew

About ten months after the 1st case of COVID19 was confirmed in Kasaragod, Kerala on February 3, 2020, we still have a lot to learn about the novel Coronavirus. While our country’s tally of COVID19 tally currently stands at9.88million, the concerns about re-infection loom large. Much research is required to understand how long the antibodies developed after a recent COVID19 infection will protect a person, if at all – and are the antibodies even strong enough to fight a re-infection?

The question ‘whether one can be re-infected with COVID-19’ was answered in August 2020 when a 33-year-old man from Hong Kong was infected by the same virus a second time! This was followed by another case of re-infection of a 25-year-old man from the United States. While these case studies are yet to be peer reviewed, they bring clarity that re-infection is a reality. After these global developments, it was noted that if SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19), follows the footsteps of other pre-existing Coronaviruses, reinfection will be common-and will not remain to be a one off case study.

Now if COVID-19 re-infection becomes the ‘new normal’, will it follow the path of common viruses that give you cold every year as the season changes? If so, one must understand one key difference between the two – seasonal cold is not fatal, COVID19 can be, and can have a devastating & long-lasting impact!

Researchers across the globe continue to state that the life and strength of antibodies needs to be studied deeply; this would require conducting large studies with wider range of people who have recently recovered from COVID19. Closer to home, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is studying the re-infection episodes among those who have been treated for COVID19. While more data driven facts are awaited, it needs to be understood that we cannot take antibodies for granted; they do not make for an ‘immunity passport’ as World Health Organization (WHO) aptly put it.

Now that it has been clarified that there is no fact-based understanding about the ability of our antibodies in fighting off a COVID19 re-infection, let’s talk about the next phase of beating the virus – vaccination. There’s need to take a closer look at how the vaccine deployment program will progress, how soon each of us will get the jab, and why it is important to get vaccinated.

The rollout:Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), India, recently released detailed guidelines about mass vaccination that will commence once a regulatory board approved vaccine gets the authorization

The priority: While this vaccine may be made available for emergency use, the in phase 1 rollout is aimed at healthcare workers, frontline workers, people over 50yrs, and those under 50yrs with comorbidities

Why get vaccinated?:Getting a COVID19 vaccine may prevent you from getting seriously ill even if you do get infected, and it will protect people around you, particularly those at high risk!

Now we know re-infection is real; so while we wait for the regulator approved COVID19 vaccines, lets continue to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones – it may be a few months before you get the jab if you don’t fall under the aforesaid category. Stay safe, positive, and if you’ve been infected before, don’t take antibodies for granted!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Anita Mathew, is the Infectious Disease Specialist at Fortis Hospital, Mulund

Festive Fervour

Celebrate the joy of togetherness and the spirit of Christmas and New Year with friends and family at the Capital’s Palace. Choose from an array of exquisite experiences curated with assurance of safety, hygiene and physical distancing and the promise of pure air.

NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL

A luxurious ambience, pulsating international music by our guest DJ and a world-class liquid buet with delectable live grills makes New Year’s Eve at The Blue Bar the most coveted celebration of the year. For a truly indulgent experience, book a private luxury couch replete with dedicated butler service that could raise the merry-making quotient, sky-high.

December 31, 2020 | INR 9000 inclusive of taxes per person

Reserve your very own private couch at the alfresco at a supplement of INR 45000 inclusive of taxes

Capital Kitchen

Cuisine restaurant, Capital Kitchen celebrates the festive season with its spectacular buffets an cherished culinary delights. With idyllic views of the outdoors and live music in tow, revel in the celebrations that are truly second-to-none. The specially curated menu is sure to delight the heart and soul with its array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies.

Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner | December 24, 2020

· Price: INR 4,000 inclusive of taxes per person

Classic Christmas Brunch | December 25, 2020

· Price: INR 6,000 inclusive of taxes per person

New Year’s Eve Gala | December 31, 2020

· Price: INR 7,500 inclusive of taxes per person

The First Brunch of the Year | January 1, 2021

· Price: INR 4,000 inclusive of taxes per person

Orient Express

Create lasting memories aboard the iconic Orient Express, the multi-award-winning culinary destination. Experience a meticulously-crafted five-course selection of some of the restaurant’s most cherished signature preparations and while you surrender to the mellifluous tunes of our resident pianist.

Classic Christmas Eve Dinner | December 24, 2020

· Price: INR 9,000 inclusive of taxes per person

· Premium beverage supplement: INR 3000 inclusive of taxes per person

Traditional Christmas Feast | December 25, 2019

· Price: INR 9,000 inclusive of taxes per person

· Premium beverage supplement: INR 3000 inclusive of taxes per person

An Unforgettable New Year’s Eve | December 31, 2019

· Price: INR 10,000 inclusive of taxes per person

· Premium beverage supplement: INR 3000 inclusive of taxes per person

Homemade Christmas Goodies and Festive Hampers by The Tea Lounge

· Taj Palace, New Delhi brings you a glittering selection of delightful gift hampers to celebrate the joy of Christmas and usher in the New Year. These thoughtfully-curated hampers feature an array of homemade artisanal confectioneries, festive gourmet treats and the finest luxury accessories. Choose from our exquisite selection or have our expert team personalise it for you.

· Price: INR 5500 plus taxes per hamper upwards.

· Customizations available.

Reservations: To book the festive packages and offers at Taj Palace, New Delhi, call 011-66593833 or email festivitytph.del@tajhotels.com

Address: 2, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110021

FESTIVE LONG WEEKEND STAYOVER OFFER

Make the most of your celebration with a stayover at the Capital’s Palace. Choose from any of our restaurant experiences during the Christmas or New Year’s Eve long weekend and avail our exclusive stayoveroer. Includes accommodation, breakfast and applicable taxes.

INR 7500 per room per night onwards

Courtesy- Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Young Indians bringing in 2021 with Positivity & Hope

Year 2020, the year of Pandemic, brought us closer to LIFE. Our perceptions changed, habits changed, and even the entire outlook towards life changed. We have evolved as human beings, more empathetic towards others fellow beings, animals and environment.

The meaning of celebrations, happiness, togetherness, all changed for good and we all are looking forward to 2021 with more positivity, hope and promise to be good and do good.

Let’s take a look at what young Indians have learnt from the year 2020 and what are there resolutions for the year 2021.

Artist Swati Pasari

As an artist and moreover, as a person, I believe in spirituality and am an immensely positive person. I draw inspiration from the positive aura around me and paint to connect myself spiritually to the power above me. As a person, I look forward to 2021 with more positivity. 2020 has been difficult for most of us and affected us in more than one ways. However, I am hopeful about 2021.

I would like to concentrate more on my artwork and explore other realms of creativity and techniques. I plan to work more closely with charitable trusts as I firmly believe we must all stand up together to support each other to ensure the New Year is a happy and prosperous one for each and every one. My new year resolution is definitely to be more positive and spread positivity around through my art and my actions and I urge each and everyone to do the same.

Designer Savi Abbot

This year has been tough, but let these unprecedented times not take away the joy of celebrating life. This year 2020 has made us appreciate what truly matters- Family, love and health of course.

And also the enormous value of the present. It’s made us grateful for all the time spent with our loved ones- something we might have taken for granted in the past. I am going to enjoy every moment and be grateful for the company of my loved ones for the rest of my life.

Also, I would like to extend my support to homegrown brands and small businesses and help them lead a sustainable life.

Blogger Divya Bhatia

Eagerly looking forward to 2021, in this new year I wish to have a deep understanding of my true worth and instead of resolutions I will be making more habits.

Habit of eating more healthy and keeping only weekends as a cheat day, complaining less and resorting to a simple activity of asking before making any presumptions, working out regularly not only to lose weight but also for my overall well being, doing that long awaited phone call to one old friend every week and definitely decluttering my house which means buying less and recycling/ reusing more.

Hoping for a habit wali 2021.

Designer Tuhina Mehrotra

Well, what a year 2020 has been. From a global pandemic, protests, online learning and remote work, describing 2020 in just a word or two seems like a very daunting task. With terms such as quarantine, social distancing and Zoom parties, it seems like our everyday lexicon will forever be changed.

However we are all waiting for the year to end and are hoping that 2021 will be better in all aspects.

And about work, we have learned how to manage everything just from home and online. So that hurdle is already passed. Having said that, my resolution for 2021 would be, to be more optimistic and accept all the challenges with more grace.

Make an At-home Mani-pedi appointment with yourself

By Anita Golani, founder of iORA, a DIY Salon-Kit Series.

Taking some time off for yourself and indulging in a pampering session is the present need! As our lives were already stressful and chaotic, to begin with. The current WFH scenario has dialled it up even more! While frequent zoom calls and the intertwined office/house schedules churn you up, we suggest you TAKE A BREATHER!

How about you find your ‘Calm’ or rather create one by preferring a luxurious Mani-Pedi session – DIY Style!

Here’s how you can de-stress and revive back to reality after a much-needed indulgence. Are you ready ladies?

So, before we even begin,

– Please try to side-lineall your work-related bits,

– Put your phone on silent,

– Play your favourite soulful music,& just relax!

Start by gathering all the products that you need so you enjoy your me-time without any fuss.

Step 1 – Begin with trimming, filling, and cleaning your nails thoroughly in your desired way. Once done, clean them with lukewarm water and a soft cleanser. Complete this step by applying a cuticle cream or moisturizer for nourishing your cuticles.

Step 2 – Soak your hands and feet in warm salt water (you can also use relaxing bath salts). This will allow your muscles/nerves to relax and will also get rid of dirt if any.

Step 3 – Grab your favourite body scrub and exfoliate your hands and feet by massaging it in a circular motion. Doing this, will exfoliate all the dead skin cells of your body and provide nourishment to the cleansed skin. Wash it off once done.

Note – Do not over-exfoliate! Use gentle motions and pressure. Exfoliate only for 3-4 mins.

Step 4 – Time for BUTTA! (we mean butter, ignore our fancy accent) Apply a body butter or a super hydrating moisturizer. Massage it religiously to achieve that supple and plumpy skin.

And Voila! It was as simple as that! Who said self-care is a super fancy or tedious task?

Perform such Manicure-Pedicure sessions once every 15 days and reminisce your salon feels. This beauty therapy will boost your mental health, helping you de-stress and take a back seat from work calls.

So, what are you waiting for, go get you charged up for your everyday battles!

Everest twins NungshiTashi win global award

In yet another global recognition, Uttarakhand’s adventure duo NungshiTashi have been conferred the ‘21^st Century Inspiration Icon’ award by the organizing committee of the 21^st century Icon awards based in London. These awards envision acting as a platform to connect the next generation of inspiring leaders and businesses with mission to support and promote the next generation of inspiring leaders as role models for future generations.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, these prestigious annual awards were unveiled online at Rosewood London on 17 December 2020.

Incidentally this is 2^nd felicitation coming out from the United Kingdom. In 2016 NungshiTashi were listed among 10 most inspiring young women under 25 by Girls Guiding, a leading girls’ empowerment charity in Scotland.

In their award acceptance speech, the twins said ‘as a particularly challenging year 2020 draws to an end, let’s remember and pray for those who have suffered the most. Let us also celebrate the success of the next generation, for it is in such a spirit of ‘approval’ that they will be inspired to strive for excellence and work for a better world”.

“We embarked on our climbing journey to champion the cause of gender equity and to fight against female feticide in India. This award adds to a sense of fulfilment and pride on behalf of all girls who are denied equal opportunity to realize their full human potential”.

They dedicated this award to the Indian girl child, who the twins believe, has nerves of steel and who so stoically continues to climb her daily mountains of exclusion and denial of basic human rights.

They also congratulated the fellow winners we will all continue to work for a better future. Other winners this year are:

The International Cricketer, Chris Gayle

The legendary singer and composer, Shankar Mahadevan

World No.1 Polo Player, Adolfo Cambiaso

Investment Manager and Philanthropist, Christian Levett

Mohit Burman, Vice Chairman Dabur India, Chairman Kings XI Punjab IPL

The Co-founders of Goat Agency, Arron Shepherd, Nick Cooke and Harry Hugo

The Founder of Neer Foundation, Raman Kant

The Founder of Shalini Passi Art Foundation & Mash, ShaliniPassi

The Founders of Double Dutch, Joyce and Raissa de Haas

‘Tech For Good’ Angel Investor and Co-founder of Shazam, Dhiraj Mukherjee

Raghavendra Rathore, Fashion designer Ajeet Singh, founder Gudiyasanstha saving girls from sex trafficking

UmaruNdagi, founder Rahma integrated concepts The Guinness World Records has acknowledged as many as nine World Records in their name. In 2016, they were awarded India’s highest adventure ‘Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award’ which is equal to the Arjuna Award of sports. This year on International women’s day, NungshiTashi received India’s highest woman empowerment award ‘Nari Shakti’ from the president making them first ever twins to receive these awards together!

‘AANKHEIN MERI’ by Shrey Singhal Crosses 6 Million Views In One Day

Shrey Singhal’s new single Aankhein Meri is already going viral with over 6 million views on YouTube. The rising star is a hit among the youth & has done few hit singles like “Jahan Tum ho “that went over 150 Million views on YouTube. He is also preferred by the youth over stars like Atif Aslam as his voice is being heard by people all over the country.

Guys go and check out the new hit single track by Shrey Singhal- Ankhein meri!

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ufJza9Ej2sQ

Maharashtra Governor Sh Bhagat Singh Koshyari unveils the poster of Satya Sai Baba film

Satya Sai Baba was a renowned religious guru and Producer Balkrishn Shrivastav and director Vicky Ranawat have come together to make a biopic on him. The poster of the film was unveiled recently at an event and it was launched by the Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The film will release on January 22 all over the world in Cinemas.

It is said that Satya Sai Baba was the incarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi. Millions of people who believed in Sai have the same belief. Sathya Narayan, who was born from the womb of Ishwar Amma in 1926, later became Sathya Sai Baba. At the age of five, he declared himself to be God. And these things were also proved by the people when he performed miracles.

From former President of the country Late Abdul Kalam Azad to superstar Rajnikanth ,Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and God of Indian cricket Sachin Tendulkar many people believed in him. The small village Putapurti, which did not have roads and infrastructure, today has world-renowned hospitals, music and education centres and many other facilities for the common man. Despite taking Samadhi, even today, millions of people who believe in him, believe that he will again incarnate as Prem Sai.

The film will have Anup Jalota, Sadhika Randhawa, Jackie Shroff, Govind Namdev , Murli Sharma, Arun Bakshi ,Mushtaq Khan , Babanrao Gholap in important roles. Sudhakar sharma has written the lyrics which are composed by Bappi Lahiri ,Sumeet Tappu . Babban Rao Ghulap of Atman Films presents the film produced by Balkrishn Shrivastav of A One Creation . The film is co-produced by Subhash Sehgal,Ankita and Nikita Shrivastav . Sachindra Sharma has written the story of the film.