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Experience Taj@Home with Qmin

A Repertoire of Culinary Experiences

Qmin, Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL) gourmet food delivery platform makes its grand debut in the Capital City recently.

 A repertoire of culinary experiences commencing with delivering dishes from the treasured restaurants of Taj, Vivanta and SeleQtions to the comfort of your home, is the first phase of the much awaited Qmin launch in the National Capital.

 Guests can order from these restaurants

 House of Ming and Machan from Taj Mahal, New Delhi

 Spicy Duck, Masala Art and Capital Kitchen from Taj Palace, New Delhi

 Yellow Brick Road from Ambassador, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions

 Thai Pavilion and Culina 44 from Taj City Centre, Gurugram

Indian cuisine from Indus Express at Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka will soon be a part of the culinary selection on Qmin.

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Gaurav Pokhariyal, Senior Vice President – Operations, North

 “We are delighted to launch Qmin in Delhi, a repertoire of culinary experiences from our celebrated restaurants. Qmin caters to the increased demand for gourmet food delivery service. Our landmark Hotels have pioneered various cuisines and culinary innovations for over four decades and it is our privilege to bring that experience from our signature restaurants to our guests in the comfort of their homes with utmost attention to hygiene.”

 Qmin will expand its scope and bring Taj@Home to other cities in the near future. The Qmin mobile application will be launched in Mumbai on July 25th 2020, followed by the gourmet Qmin Shop in subsequent months presenting epicurean specialities and authentic artisanal brands.

 In the Capital, guests can call the dedicated toll-free number 1800 266 7646 to place their orders

The digital menu would include…

Golden Fried King PrawnsSilken Tofu Chilli Black Bean from the House of Ming; Kathi Kebab Kaziranga “1978”Gosht Ki BiryaniDal Machan “1978” from Machan; Chicken Tai ChinShimeji from Spicy Duck, Comfort food with Stone oven pizzas and Home-style dishes from the Capital Kitchen to Laab Kai (Spicy minced chicken salad, mint leaf & roasted rice)Gaeng Kiew Warn from Thai Pavilion and Yellow Brick Road’s ever famous YBR Chicken, Keema Pao, Kurkuri Idli Chat and much more.

Participating Hotels: Taj Mahal, New Delhi* | Taj Palace, New Delhi | Taj City Centre Gurugram | Ambassador – IHCL SeleQtions

 *Culinary orders for House of Ming and Machan at Taj Mahal, New Delhi will be served from the kitchens of Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ki_gcfXWkHkNOqEOpl2AQw-tAYx4xlEk/view?usp=sharing

Food Shots: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1srnYbn_syCsN5-qKFJ1QemohZJ6JIM7j?usp=sharing

‘It is time we give back to the society’, Designer Archana Kochhar applauds the frontline workers

Everyone across the world has been taken by a blow, trapped inside the cruel crunches of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has changed the way the world functions with people facing serious physical, mental and financial setbacks. This wake-up call is stronger than ever and now is the time we give back to the society in our own way.

We need to come to terms with a new ‘normal’ where meetings will only mean those on online platforms, birthday wishes will be sent across the boundaries of a screen and attending classes will only mean being confined to the laptop screens. Wearing masks and using sanitizers is becoming a part of our lives.

Team Archana Kochhar, understands that no amount of appreciation will suffice to acknowledge the efforts of the frontline workers who are risking their lives without a thought and the greater goal of serving mankind. Hence, the team decided to do their bit and acknowledge the work of these unsung heroes. They distributed non-surgical masks in the local police stations, BMC office and MLA office manufactured by us. The entire team took this opportunity to thank the government officials, police force, BMC team and the health-care workers for the constant support and endless hours of dedicated duty.

Team Archana Kochhar recognized the increasing need for masks. It has become a part of our attire every time we step out. They decided to work on a new ‘masks collection’ to add a little color and pomp to life. These masks are a variation of the basic design to compliment your outfits when you step out. The design sports an extended stole/ scarf.

Stitched by their team of talented tailors, these washable masks are made out of recycled fabric. They were produced while abiding to all the social distancing and safety measures. They expressed their happiness to give back something to the society in their own way.  Everyone at Archana Kochhar has put in hours of hard-work and crafted these with all their love to simply bring a smile on your faces.

Be Your Own Cool this Summer

Coolers Collection

 Wearing uncomfortable footwear in Indian summers can be an excruciating and gut-wrenching experience but let this summer and this work from home experience be different as Liberty footwear is all set to be your companion with its BLUE=COOL=COOLERS range.

 This  range is for every age group. The wide range is available for all kinds of outfits and for different people with different tastes. They tend to add cool to your everyday style statement.

QUOTE

Anupam Bansal Executive Director (Retail) Liberty

Make this season ebullient and buoyant with an exclusive collection of comfortable and stylish footwear with Coolers from Liberty. These are extremely lightweight footwear consisting of a comfortable insole for the feet. These have a long-lasting functionality and premium strength providing an extensive amount of flexibility and durability.”

Available At – All Exclusive Showrooms of Liberty

Kārawān

Festive Collection for post Covid19 Indian weddings with Predesigned Masks 

By Rimple&Harpreet Narula

Kārawān, is a tale of transcendence as seen through the eyes of an eclectic wanderer.

Inspiration

 The collection draws inspiration from folk arts and textile crafts found in far-flung tribal belts spread across the undivided Indian sub-continent and is a functional Prêt-à-Porter line with each garment being a journey on its own, having its own story that comes with subtle twists and surprises.

 Highlights

The collection hearkens back to the glory days of the erstwhile princely states of Patiala, Kapurthala, Gujranwala, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Oudh, Kashmir and Sindhh. Various techniques and elements are juxtaposed over one another in each ensemble yet there is a sense of harmony and balance

 Drawing references from British era Indian chintz textiles and paisley shawls, indigenous fabric and handloom crafts such as vintage Bandhej fragments and brocades, sacred geometry found in Mughal era architectural jaalis and jharokhas, as well as traditional Indian embroideries such as Marodi ka kaam, Kashmiri Kashida and Rajasthani Karchobi, the collection has a certain aura of ease and timelessness- the classic silhouettes with their clean lines and crisp salwars are restrained with a sense of austerity and laden with nostalgia of simpler times while “understanding the consumers’ need for wearability, comfort as well as the weight of the garment given the New Normal post Covid19 Indian weddings…” was the driving force behind the design process. Each ensemble of the collection comes with a predesigned complimentary mask for their discerning clients.

Color Canvas

From pristine ivories and chalky pastels to vivid jewel tones and inky blacks

Macao’s COVID-19 measures

Strict Preventative Measures to Control the Spread of COVID-19

Macao SAR has undertaken and implemented several preventive measures to flatten the curve and control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Macao. The city identified its first imported case on 22nd January 2020, post which, Macao has closely monitored the situation and implemented strict proactive and comprehensive measures to combat the spread of the virus within the city.

 QUOTE

Arzan Khambatta, Head of Macao Government Tourism Office, India

  “Tourism being an indispensable part of the service sector for any country, Macao is all set to take its first step to prepare the destination from the devastating effects of the pandemic with effective preventive measures. Since the beginning of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in early 2020, Macao has proven itself capable of battling the spread of COVID-19 with lowest reported cases and zero deaths till date.”

“Right now Macao is taking steps to overcome the coronavirus-induced tourism slump as well, they have started a new campaign to encourage local tourism called “Macao Ready Go! Local Tours”. The campaign is aimed for the locals as of now, but we hope it will soon be available for international travellers once travel bans are lifted.” He added. 

Link to the video: https://mab.to/i1SHRsZSn

Pamper your hair in quarantine with a hair-care range uniquely curated for you

The Ultimate Quarantine Hair-care Guide

By BARE ANATOMY

A holistic hair-care range with botanical extracts that keeps your hair lively and nourished amid quarantine. A data-driven brand, Bare Anatomy offers the best-in-class and unique products perfectly formulated for consumer’s varied hair types and necessities in their state-of-the-art R&D labs.

The range offers a full-fledged hair-care regime with products like deep cleansing shampoo,conditioner,hair serum, hair oil and pre-shampo mask in a box.

Price: INR 3995/-

Available at: www.bareanatomy.com

Hilton Introduces Hilton EventReady with CleanStay, Setting New Standards for Event Cleanliness and Customer Service Global Program

For more than 100 years, Hilton hotels around the world have set the stage for the world’s most coveted and important meetings, events and entertainment gatherings – from star-laden award shows and movie sets to energetic political conventions, global conferences and wow-worthy weddings. The tradition continues – even at a safe distance.

 Hilton announced a global, industry-leading cleanliness and customer service program specific to meetings and events. Hilton EventReady with CleanStay is the next phase of the company’s recently launched Hilton CleanStay and was shaped by extensive research and feedback.

  The key tenants of the Hilton EventReady with CleanStay program include:

  • Cleanliness Protocols: The program expands on the elevated sanitation standards of the recently-announced Hilton CleanStay program, addressing every touch point of the meeting experience. This includes room seals for guest and meeting rooms, sanitizing stations in public areas and meeting spaces and an EventReady Room Checklist.
  • Book-to-Billing Flexibility: Understanding the importance of flexibility, Hilton Teams will work hand-in-hand with customers to align on shared objectives, providing:
    • Flexible pricing, space options and contract terms;
    • Responsive offers to meet the needs of customers, like simplified agreements for small meetings;
    • Hilton EventReady Playbook, which delivers expert guidance and curated resources for solutions, such as Hybrid Meetings that seamlessly combine on-site attendees with those in remote locations, Room Sets and Creative Networking.
  • Safe and Socially Responsible Solutions: To responsibly host meetings and events, Hilton Team Members will partner with their clients to achieve the meeting’s objectives while addressing both health and environmental concerns.
    This includes presenting creative physical distancing meeting sets and meal service, developing inspiring food & beverage menus and sharing environmental impact solutions measured by LightStay, Hilton’s award-winning corporate responsibility measurement platform.

Each meeting and event experience will be backed by Hilton hospitality provided by dedicated Team Members who aim to overdeliver on client expectations ranging from event professionals to attendees, from booking to billing.

Quotes

Chris Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton

 “In today’s new normal, we know that people planning and attending events of any size are focused on their health and safety. Hilton EventReady delivers innovative solutions for the entire event experience – from flexibility in planning and physical distancing protocols to transparency in cleanliness policies and inspiring catering options.”

Alexandra Jaritz, Senior Vice President, Brand Management, Asia Pacific, Hilton

 “It is absolutely imperative that we are ready to meet the needs of our partners and clients when they choose to hold their events at our hotels and Hilton EventReady with CleanStay is our commitment to them that they are in safe hands with us, regardless of the size or scale of their meetings. We are ready to welcome them with the same level of hospitality Hilton has been known for over the past century: with an elevated experience that gives them peace of mind and confidence throughout the process.”

Play of Colors with Gemstones,Diamonds &Gold

Jewellery Picks For this Monsoon

The chosen designs from across its collections embody the poetry, romance and elements the season stands for…

 Features

  • Reliance Jewels creations features vivid & lively embellishments in shades of blue, pink amongst others and also celebrates floral accents in both diamonds and gemstones to spruce up each of this exquisite design.
  •  The jewels are intricately crafted with nature inspired motifs including leaves, blooming flowers and the ever graceful-peacock.
  •  Droplet designs and swirls depicting gusty winds can be worn across attires right from traditional to contemporary wear.
  •  An array of designs is crafted out of purest gold, finest diamonds and precious stones.
  • The Peacock inspired pieces from this collection are chic. Each necklace, droplet, pendant and bracelet of this collection is unique and has been exclusively handcrafted.

COURTESY-  Reliance Jewels

http://www.reliancejewels.in