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Valley of Flowers

Satya Paul -Luxury with a Wink

An array of designs from Ready to Wear, Saris, Bags, and Scarfs. Signature Print Saris with 3D embroidery and hand-woven interpretation, reversible Kimonos, Tailored Pant Suits, Pleated Tunics, Evening Capes, Tie Up Bow Tops and Dresses in floral patchwork with hand stitch details in “Boro“ style and much more…. The collection caters to the needs of the modern-day woman who is not just free-spirited in her heart but embraces it in her everyday attitude as well and is proud to wear her fearless attitude on her sleeve.

Mood Board

Over the meadows in the valley, where the wildflowers roam, inspiration is sought out of the city into the wild.Evoking inspiration from music album covers of Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix ,Robert Plant,Henry Darger collages and the wilfully lost hippie communes in the mountains.

Highlights

The collection reimagines outspoken motifs, bold colours, and big prints reminiscent of the era into the present world. Silk, wool, and pure cashmere scarfs with an antivirus finish, hand-crafted leather bags in solid hues with 3D embroidery. These items accent this collection with utilitarian elegance and an inherent sense of fun, elevating everyday items into glamorous tools.

Style Tip

Pair it with belts, stoles, boots to keep it playful and bold.

About Satya Paul

Founded in 1985 by Satvinder Paul Nanda, Satya Paul is one of India’s leading premier sari design labels with a well-established global presence. With print as its ethos, the brand has now moved on to explore accessories such as Ready to wear, Handbags, Scarves and Stoles, Ties, Pocket squares and Cufflinks that hold universal appeal as well.

As part of the Genesis Group since 2001, the brand has thrived and now has more than 25 independent stores in India. In tandem with this remarkable growth, the brand also retails in the digital sphere through its own e-commerce portal as well as websites such as Tata Cliq luxury.

Furthermore, Satya Paul is a part of Reliance Brands Limited, which operates 60 international brands in the luxury fashion and lifestyle segment in India, in addition to being one of India’s largest public listed conglomerates.

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2000 VIKRAMGAD RESIDENTS RECEIVE CUPS OF KINDNESS!

~A Society Tea Initiative with Kindness Unlimited & Making A Difference Foundation~

The COVID-19 pandemic induced lockdown created a major crisis in our country impacting the lives of many people. Understanding the struggle and plight of a major section of the society, Society Tea brought smiles to many faces through a tea drive.

With the thought of brewing a delightful cup of tea, Society Tea in October distributed 2000 tea packs to the families of Vikramgad district (Maharashtra) in association with NGOs – Kindness Unlimited (KU) and Making A Difference Foundation (M.A.D).

The initiative has successfully benefited more than 2,000 families of farmers and daily wage labourers from over 12 villages in the district.

Capturing the precious smiles and some joyous moments in the lives of the Vikramgad residents amidst the pandemic, through this initiative, Society Teapresents a documentation of the Tea drive, ‘Chai, tum chai nahi chahat ho!’

Link – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XLuJkw0dQXTZzgHuvfb9TyND6X9K1joz/view

Commenting on the initiative, Karan Shah, Director, Society Tea said, “With the pandemic having taken a toll globally, it’s the farmers and daily wage labourers who have suffered the most. We, at Society Tea, wanted to contribute to this significant strata of society by bringing a smile to their faces with the nation’s favourite beverage, tea. Through tea, we are elated to have brewed some delightful memories with the residents of Vikramgad, Maharashtra. With the best interests of these people at heart, we hope and pray that they bounce back to the new normal in no time.”

Grehlakshmi holds the largest online webinar with ITC’s Nimwash

Grehlakshmi, the No. 1 Hindi women magazine hosted the largest webinar in association with ITC’s Nimwash. The event was specially designed to engage home chefs and spread awareness about the usage and benefits of ITC’s NimWash, Vegetable & Fruit Wash. As said to be the biggest online event, it witnessed the presence of approx. 2500 housewives online and entries of more than 100 home chefs for the ITC Home Chef Contest. The winners of the contest were Shalvi Gupta, Sheetal Aggarwal and Manju Sharma.

The show also welcomed renownedIndian celebrity chef and restaurateur, Kunal Kapur sharing some quick-cooking tips and how ITC Nimwash is the first step for all his recipes. This was clubbed with an engaging session by Celebrity Dietitian and Nutritionist Shikha A. Sharmawho gave her unsurpassed knowledge on healthy foods to the audience.

The platform provided an opportunity for home chefs to socialize, network, meet celebrities, play games and win great prizes. Peppered with social influencers like Dilli ki Ladkiyaan, A Classic Mom, A Classic Mom, Life and More, Retro Pop Lifestyle, The Inspire Spy, Desi Woo, the event received good online visibility and engagement.

Altaj–by Lualdi

New Bespoke Doors Collection

Ottimo brings to India a bespoke collection of doors – Altaj–by Lualdi, the legendary Italian brand for interior doors, custom-made furniture and mill work. An unparalleled combination of creativity and engineering, the doors, panels, sliding and pivoting doors epitomize the quintessential Italian design, craftsmanship and sophistication.

Features

Stunning minimalism and precise functionality, with the flush door, almost disappearing into the wall.

The three-dimensional effect that imparts a sense of depth to the doors designed by SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli.

The distinguishing detail of Altaj is the metal profile that frames the door and projects it forward.

The symmetry of the edge and the absence of a striker become very particular decorative elements, creating two different appearances thanks to the play of shadows with the flush-to-wall frame.

Pivoting, with an aluminium frame, Altaj comes with new refined finishes such as the two-tone Chocolat wood textures and woven leather.

The edge framing the surface of the Altaj door and projecting it forward gives it a different look depending on the viewing angle. The continuous edge that runs around all four sides is the decorative element that gives the door a three-dimensional effect of depth.

About the Brands

Lualdi is a leading Italian manufacturer of high-quality doors, interior furnishings and modular systems.

Ottimo began life as an idea to showcase the best of Italian furniture in India. The brain child of Ashok Basoya, Ottimo showcases leading Italian brands in the field of interior design alongside Ashok’s own in-house brand –Ottimo.

Website:www.ottimo.in

Sculpt your own Luxury Carpet

‘Sculpted’ by Hands Carpets

Features

Using a mix of techniques, 3D patterns are handcrafted and each element in the pattern is masterfully taken care of to create the lattice or grid-like design, so that the vision stays cohesive from the start to the end. It’s creation that truly exalts both the art of carpet-making, as well as the space it occupies. With their wonderful 3D patterns and textures, the Sculpted carpets make a magnificent impact on any space they are laid in. They are ideal for your living room, lounge area, bed room, dining room or office. With their modern aesthetics, the carpets complement any contemporary space with minimalistic settings. What’s best, if you have a design or pattern in mind, you could take it to Hands, and their master craftsmen will recreate it for you, exactly the way you imagined it. That too in a size, color and material of your choice.

About the company:

Founded in 1881, in Bhadohi near Varanasi, by Mr A. Tellery (a pioneer of Indian handmade carpets), the business passed on to the Patodia family some decades later. Now it is the second generation of Patodias who run the show.Today, the brand is housed in some of the world’s most prestigious palaces, luxury hotels, and residences. But the crowning glory lies in having crafted one of the world’s finest hand knotted carpet – with an incredible 4900 knots per square inch.

https://www.handscarpets.com/

Instagram handle: @handscarpets

Inhabit Launches its First Store in Delhi

With her keenly anti-minimal and passionately original approach to design, Neeta Kumar, Furniture and Interior Designer, and Founder of Inhabit, has charted her own unique path in the interior decor world.

Located at the Delhi Design District on Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, the 7,000 sqft store showcases her Bespoke Series and the Studio Collection in an enchanting environment.

The store follows designer Neeta Kumar’s signature style of classic values woven into contemporary mores with a sprinkling of design influences from around the world to evoke a quaintly grand vibe. Carved wooden pillars, colorful carved life-sized candle stands, intricate iron screens, cane screens with arched tops, embellished walls, ornate floor lamps, all create a charming otherworldly environment.

While on one end you see highly embellished walls full of details, on the other hand, you have exposed brick walls. Neeta thus cleverly juxtaposes a richly crafted look with the shabby chic. The neutral flooring plays host to exquisitely crafted eclectic pieces of furniture that make an eye-catching spectacle.

The furniture pieces made of reclaimed teak wood are a blend of classic characteristics and silhouettes with modern sensibilities across styles and moods. The vision was to sustain “Make in India” while giving a tough competition to the mindset of importing furniture.

The design philosophy is shaped by the designer’s experience of the world’s finest architectural styles – be it the glorious confluence of Islamic structure with Hindu ornamentation in the Charminar, the austere grace of the Gothic quatrefoil, or the mesmerizing vectors of Art Deco. While the designs traverse diverse genres and styles, they remain a seamless blend of the principles of ergonomics, functionality and selective use of wood, fabrics and finishes.

Inhabit Website: http://www.neetakumar.com

The Postcard Hotel wins Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel at World Travel Awards

The Postcard Dewa, Thimphu has been voted as ‘Asia’s Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel’ ‘Bhutan’s Leading Boutique Hotel’, The Postcard Cuelim, South Goa has been voted as ‘India’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ and ‘Goa’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ and The Postcard Velha, Old Goa has been voted as ‘India’s Best Wellness Retreat’. In just a year of being operational, the brand has managed to make a mark for itself amongst the top luxury hotels in Asia.

Kapil Chopra and a team of experienced hospitality professionals founded The Postcard Hotel with a vision to open experiential luxury hotels in unique destinations. The immersive hospitality and its unconventional and fluid nature is what truly sets the brand apart. No set breakfast hours, personalised exclusive dining, cocktails on arrival and the flexibility of anytime check-in and check-out are some of the unique offerings that have contributed to the vast recognition and appreciation of the brand.

“Evolving rapidly and staying positive in this new environment was the need of the hour. While our hotels continued to provide the highest levels of service and genuine care for our guests, enhancing the procedures and protocols for safety of our guests and team became our priority. Additionally, to ensure that they feel safe and reassured, The One Key Hotel was introduced.” says Chopra.

The ‘One Key’ access is a unique service that allows guests to book the entire hotel for themselves, during which the property is completely closed off to non-residential guests with a complete sanitization of the premises including the pool prior to arrival. Each hotel by The Postcard offers unique experiences that are true to its surroundings, giving guests a sense of the neighbourhood and the destination in a way never seen before. The Postcard Cuelim, is a 350 year old restored estate located in South Goa. This six room hotel overlooking 3500 acres of lush green paddy fields seamlessly blends in with Goa’s rich culture and tropical radiance, providing the experience of seclusion and disconnect.

The Postcard Dewa, Thimphu is nestled in a forest on the outskirts of Bhutan’s capital city. The newly built hotel with 15 suites and a minimum room size of 995 square feet is located with a spectacular hilltop view of the Thimphu valley and surrounding forests. Just a 20-minute drive from Thimphu city’s sights and sounds, the hotel aims to provide a sense of splendid seclusion. As the only carbon negative country in the world, 72% of Bhutan is forest covered, and The Postcard is a perfect base from which one can explore the magnificent landscape and culture of Bhutan.

The Postcard Hotel is committed to opening a multitude of new hotels in hidden holiday destinations across India and the globe. The Postcard, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, The Postcard on the Arabian Sea, Karnataka and The Postcard in the Himalayas, Mashobra are expected to open first amongst their planned openings in 2021. “Travellers today are receptive and eager. They’re not simply satisfied with stunning sceneries, but also want to expand their cultural knowledge and grow as individuals- Gir provides the option of a great wildlife experience and an opportunity to sight the majestic Lion” says Kapil Chopra, founder and CEO, The Postcard Hotel. He added, “Untouched locations that allow people to get away from their urban lifestyles and reconnect with nature is what the affluent traveller is looking for. For those wanting a coastal experience that is slightly off the beaten track, the Maravanthe coast in Karnataka is one of the most picturesque coastal stretches in India. As Indian travellers start looking for new domestic destinations, the more pristine areas in the Himalayas will also come into vogue. I see Mashobra having the benefit of easy accessibility and close proximity to Shimla, along with the sense of being cut off from the crowds.”

Usha Uthup to receive ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at 3rd Moonwhite Films International Film Fest – MWFIFF 2020

Devashish Sargam ( Raj ) who is Founder & Director of Moonwhite Films International Film Fest , Anup Jalota along with other Juries decided to add one new category of award section i.e. Lifetime Achievement Award this year which is going to be organized ONLINE on 7th and 8th November 2020 at MWFIFF official youtube and Facebook channel.
The team decided to felicitate the versatile singer Usha Uthup with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. For over 50 years now Usha Uthup has spread a message of love and unity, peace and harmony, tolerance and integrity, and happiness – through music. From discotheques to concerts across India and the World, she has addressed the youth about the values of music that makes us human. Born in 1947 Usha Uthup, or Didi as she is fondly called, comes from a traditional middle class South Indian family. Her career began in 1969 at Chennai nightclub called Nine Gems and she has recorded more than a hundred albums. She sings in Seventeen Indian languages and Eight Foreign languages. Usha has served as a role model for generations of young Indians and has been an unwavering ambassador for traditional Indian values.

This year MWFIFF received more than 40 films from India & Abroad out of which 28 films are officially selected like

Paath – The Lesson starring Jackie Shroff, Sara Arjun.

Painful Pride Starring Pallavi Joshi, Rituraj K SIngh

Kiss The Ground Hollywood Director Josh Tickell & Rebecca Tickell Starring Woody Harrelson Known for his extraordinary acting skills in films like Venom, Venom 2, Rampart, etc…

Kaidi Starring Rituraj Singh & Shaan Groverr

Manasanamaha Starring Drishika Chander & Viraj Ashwin

Cactus Starring Katie Trubetsky from USA, etc….

Pad Thai Noodle

By Atul Vashistha Pablo the food cartel, Sector 60, Gurgaon

Alright, grocery list time. To make this easy Pad Thai recipe, you will need:

· Pad Thai Sauce: See below.

· Pad Thai Noodles: Thin rice noodles are typically used, but any width will work.

· Oil: Any kind of mild oil that you like will work — olive oil, avocado oil, peanut oil, coconut oil, etc.

· Protein: You guys voted by a landslide for a Chicken Pad Thai recipe on Instagram, so that’s what I have photographed and written out below. But I have also included instructions for how to make Pad Thai with shrimp, pork or beef. Or a meatless Pad Thai (with or without crispy tofu).

· Veggies: I went classic and included used fresh bean sprouts and shredded carrots in this recipe. But feel free to add in any other stir-fry veggies that you love.

· Garlic: For extra flavor.

· Green onions: Actually, garlic chives are the authentic ingredient to use here. But since they can be hard to find, I have written this recipe using green onions.

· Eggs: Which we will whisk, scramble and add to the stir fry.

· Toppings: I highly recommend topping your noodles with lots and lots of chopped peanuts. And of course, a fresh lime wedge. Plus some extra crushed red chili flakes if you would like some extra heat.

* In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook flat noodles until al dente. Drain.

* In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

* In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant, then Add Bell pepper, Red cabbage and Bok choy and cook until tender, about 4 minutes

* Add Soy Sauce, vinegar, Chilli Sauce and Sweet Chilli and mix it well until coated, season it with salt and pepper.

* Add the cooked noodles and toss until combined. Pour in the lime juice and toss until the noodles are coated.

* Garnish with green onions and roasted peanuts before serving.

Swara Bhaskar inaugurated Emperos Salon in National Capital

Recently actress Swara Bhaskar came to Delhi for the inaugural ceremony of Emperos Salon Delhi Franchise. Emperos Salon is a Srinagar based beauty services brand, now expanding In North India. They are successfully running three branches in Srinagar and the new branch is now open in Defence Colony. Emperos Salon is a unisex salon with amazing ambience for the comfort of its customers

“Our aim is to provide Value for money to the customers. We have trained Beauty Professionals, perfect ambiance and interiors to provide full comfort to our customers. We are planning to expand in North India very soon and this is our first step towards PAN India.”, said Ubair, Salon Owner.

At the inauguration ceremony, actress Swara Bhaskar said,” In the year of Pandemic when we have heard about the economic crisis, I am really happy to see that a business is growing and providing employment. Being an actress I have been to many salons but Emperos salon is one of a kind its vibes are amazing and interiors look gorgeous.“