New look to reflect Lean Luxe positioning

 Ginger unveils the first Lean Luxe hotel in Delhi NCR at- Ginger Noida, City Center. The new spaces reflect a completely fresh and stylish take on design.

 The Re-imagined Ginger Noida presents a co-existence of contrasts through dynamic spaces, seamlessly blending the lines of work and play, bringing about a fusion of global and local sensibilities. The design creates experiences that are vibrant, quirky, intuitive and smart. The hotel also unveils Café Et Cetera, its signature all day diner offering comfort food with a curated menu. The cuisine is a mix of Global and Local food catering to the on-the-go traveller. It doubles up as a personal workstation.

Deepika Rao, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ginger said, “We are happy to introduce the Lean Luxe experience to our guests at Delhi NCR. The re-imagined Ginger Noida City Centre is anchored around the idea of seamlessness, facilitating a ‘never stop’ lifestyle.”

The service style is designed around the on-the-go lifestyle of the target audience enabling them to do more whether it is on-the-go breakfast or express laundry service. The redesigned spaces will bring together attractive public areas as well as spots designed for solitude, allowing the smooth transition from one to the other. They come alive with vivacious high energy glocal music.

On Writing Fiction with N Bobo Meitei, author of Tales of Human Mischief

Delhi-based Manipuri writer Nameirakpam Bobo Meitei was recently invited by Satyawati College, Delhi for an interactive session. The objective of the event was to discuss how writing works for him and how the stories in his book Tales of Human Mischief were shaped. The author was felicitated by the faculty members of the college and also by the executive members of the North East Society.

At the event, organized by North East Society of the college, N Bobo Meitei underscored some of the important incidents which actually inspired him to write some of the stories in Tales Of Human Mischief. This was followed by the author reading out some paragraphs from his book and a question-and-answer session with the faculty members and the students.

The author said,” I have lived in several cities and have travelled, but deep down I always knew I had write the stories inspired by people have come across. I am not a scholar nor an activist, but a man with stories. My stories are not of big people, they are the stories of ordinary people who, in large number, have made incidents big and visible. Their stories are equally important, and they should be told and we, as a society, should try to understand, for a society that attempts to understand such stories will be able to introspect and move on.”

The session ended with the author presenting a copy of Tales of Human Mischief to the college.

About Nameirakpam Bobo Meitei:

Born in Manipur, also known as Kangleipak, Nameirakpam Bobo Meitei grew up in Kyamgei, Imphal, the capital of the state. He studied Economics at Pune University. He started his career as a language teacher in South-East Asia. Since 2011, he has been working in New Delhi, handling range of editorial profiles.

About Tales Of Human Mischief:

The ongoing armed conflict and civil unrest in Manipur has drawn a lot of attention. But it has hardly received deserving elaborate attention, the victims in particular. They have always remained as mere names and counted numbers whose stories have never been told. Nameirakpam Bobo Meitei’s Tales of Human Mischie is their stories, the stories of the insignificant many told with great significance in rich prose. Set in Manipur, also known as Kangleipak, the elaborate tales are the laments of a mother for her child who she will never see; the unheard voice of a young soul shaped by violence that surrounds him; the unspoken agony and humiliation of dishonoured victims; of those who have been gnawed by avarice and no longer bound even by basic moral code; the prolonged and widespread fear of those who live with the wish to be salvaged; and the extremity of terror and human brutality, to underscore some.

The book is available at www.amazon.in both in paperback and kindle format

Cricket is one sport which has hooked every Indian, irrespective of gender, and that’s what was evident at FICCCI Ladies Organisation’s meeting with the cricket legends, Kapil Dev & Madan Lal. A candid interaction with the stalwarts bringing alive the nostalgic moments of cricket and its stars.  Moving down the memory lane with them and reliving the moment when Indian cricket team won their first Cricket World Cup with Kapil Dev hitting a magnificent 175 leading India to victory.  Those were the moments of goosebumps for every Indian who witnessed the match, led by Captain Kapil Dev into the fairy-tale-like victory.    The moderator of the event was a renowned sports anchor, Vikrant Gupta, Senior Executive Editor, Aaj Tak.
Both the superstars emphasized on promoting sports among the youth.  While Mada sais, it makes them strong and helps in overall development, Kapil said that Sports teaches them the biggest lesson of life, that you lose some, and you win some.  It makes you accept failure as well as success.
Sharing his mantra, Kapil said to believe in yourself and always be positive and thankful for what you have and keep working hard, success will surely be achieved.

Vaishali Banerjee, Managing Director, Platinum Guild International and India,  Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Partner, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers at the launch of nature-inspired platinum collection, The Ginkgo Leaf and Buddha Pod
The mesmerizing signature collections from the ‘VBJ Creative Centre’ were unveiled by Jithendra Vummidi, Managing Partner, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, &  Vaishali Banerjee, Managing Director, Platinum Guild International – India, in the presence of esteemed guests from across the city.
The Ginkgo Leaf collection received a flamboyant launch at prestigious platform of The Lakme India Fashion Week, last week. The Ginkgo Leaf collection is inspired by the Ginkgo Tree, considered a symbol of resilience and beauty. It holds within it an untold story of a woman’s strength and courage. In addition to symbolizing longevity, life and endurance; the light-weight platinum collection is a tribute to all women who have displayed inner strength in trying times, whilst holding a smile on her face.
The Buddha Pod collection, is handcrafted with diamonds encrusted delicately upon platinum. The collection is inspired by the unique ‘heart-shaped’ Buddha Pod seed that splits open, scattering seeds which have a lot of healing properties. The Buddha Pod is meant to metaphorically represent a mother’s heart as she spreads infinite love to one and all.

An evening was hosted by Parineeta Sethi to celebrate the Launch of PeakLife Gourmet special edition and the PeakLife Gourmet Awards. With the idea to promote best from the food & hospitality industry, PeakLife Gourmet Awards is the endeavour to bring the food enthusiasts, leading hospitality leaders and the right set of the audience under one roof.

Some of the esteemed personalities present at the event were H.E Daniel Chuburu, Ambassador Argentina, Sarah Todd, International Celebrity Chef, Rashmi Uday Singh, Food Critic and Author, Padamshri Shovana Narayan, Tech Guru Rajiv Makhni, Designers Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, Anchor & Actor Nitin Arora, Entrepreneur Pooja Gogia to name a few.The event took Place at Hotel Shangri – La’s New Delhi.

The awards night witnessed the launch of PeakLife Gourmet Special issue, in the presence of Celebrity Australian Chef Sarah Todd, dignitaries from the hospitality industry and leaders from the corporate world. The Gourmet Awards was graced by the presence of hoteliers, restaurant owners, hospitality entrepreneurs, Travel and Tourism Boards, Indian and International aviation industry and social influencers from the city.

The gala evening  highlighted the concept of Macanese Food and renowned food critic, Rashmi Uday Singh, shared her experience on Macanese food and Macao as Gastronomical Destination- as declared by UNESCO.

Gourmet Awards is being organized by PeakLife- a premium lifestyle magazine.

Mineral springs and wellness centres welcome guests to a relaxing and a memorable experience.

 The Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region has a long tradition of promoting health and wellbeing. Kings and emperors of old once travelled to the Rhine-Main region to improve their health. Frankfurt features a qualitative array of mineral springs, bathhouses and spa facilities. Here, essential oils and a masseur’s expert make sure you have a relaxing holiday.

A 30 minute drive away from the Main Metropolis of Frankfurt are the famous spa towns of Wiesbaden and Bad Homburg!

Wiesbaden, the Hessian state capital is a historic spa city famous for health and wellness treatments. With 15 thermal springs, it is one of the oldest mineral spa resorts in Europe.

 Guests can experience the highest level of luxury at the historical Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme, the region’s most elegant spa facility. In honour of the traditional Roman baths, on whose foundations it is built, the spa is decorated in the style of a classical thermal bath, complete with pillared spaces and intricate, sophisticated ornamentation.

Bad Homburg is a time-honoured spa town featuring modern health-spa facilities. Its spa traditions are linked to the many mineral sources found here. The luxurious Kur Royal Day Spa at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Bad and the Taunus Therme thermal baths invite guests to experience the health benefits of the mineral spa. Alternatively, those interested in aquatic entertainment have the “Seedammbad”, an indoor-outdoor water park that is the perfect place to rest and to play.

Bad Soden am Tanus, located to the north of Frankfurt is a picturesque spa town with bountiful natural springs, which contain carbonic acid gas and various iron oxides which have great health benefits.

The international finance centre of Frankfurt is also home to wellness temples that help rejuvenate mind, body and soul. The luxurious Talise Spa at the Jumeirah Hotel is the most exclusive of these. The range of offers available here includes traditional massages and cosmetic treatments, Thai massages, men and women saunas along with individual rest areas. Despite their exclusivity, the spa facilities are available to the non-hotel guests as well. The Sokai spa lounge at the grandhotel-hessischerhof also welcomes guests to indulge in soothing massages or get an extra glow with a luxurious facial. Guests can experience a different. Whether it’s a session of the traditional Turkish bath (Hamam), a dry sauna, a cleansing bath or just a revitalising rain shower, the benefits for the body and mind are truly diverse.

So ,whether it’s Frankfurt with its qualitative cultural programme and cosy apple wine pubs, Bad Homburg with its scenic spa park and the landgrave’s castle, or Wiesbaden with its picturesque plazas and idyllic old town – Frankfurt is the perfect place for combining a few relaxing days of wellness with a memorable city trip.

About the Frankfurt Tourist+Congress Board (TCF): 

The Frankfurt Tourist+ Congress Board (TCF) is the official marketing company of the City of Frankfurt am Main for the business sectors of tourism, congresses and conferences. It is also the chief organiser of the city’s folk fairs and fun festivals.

The visual and performance artist Nikhil Chopra is the 2019–20 Artist in Residence at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Beginning Thursday, September 12, he will present Lands, Waters, Skies, a durational performance and installation that will unfold in multiple galleries. Chopra is the first artist in The Met’s history to live within the Museum for any duration of time.

Over the course of nine consecutive days, Chopra will move through The Met, following an itinerary of his own making in order to create a landscape drawing that is monumental in size and incorporates elements of sky, land, and water. He will journey up The Met’s iconic main steps to enter the Great Hall, then move on to The Temple of Dendur in The Sackler Wing; the Medieval Sculpture Hall (Gallery 305); Modern and Contemporary Art and the installation Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawing #370 (Gallery 399); and finally the Robert Lehman Wing.

During this performance, Chopra will inhabit personae akin to a nomadic traveler, using costumes, makeup, wigs, and masks. He will also perform original music along with collected folk songs. From September 12 to 20, he will remain completely within the Museum, immersing himself in the collection and contemplating The Met’s role in preserving objects that span history and cultures as well as notions of displacement and migration. Each day he will remain in the galleries with visitors, while composing his drawing alongside a special dwelling created for this residency, and overnight he will sleep inside the Museum. This will be the longest continuous physical residency within a single building that Chopra has ever undertaken as part of his practice.

Full schedule for Lands, Waters, Skies, during Museum hours:

Thursday, September 12

Begins at The Met’s main steps and travels to Floor 1, Great Hall, and Egyptian Art, Gallery 131, The Temple of Dendur

Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14

Floor 1, Egyptian Art, Gallery 131, The Temple of Dendur

Sunday, September 15

Begins on Floor 1, Egyptian Art, Gallery 131, The Temple of Dendur, and travels to Modern and Contemporary Art, Gallery 399, Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawing #370

Monday, September 16, and Tuesday, September 17

Floor 1, Modern and Contemporary Art, Gallery 399, Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawing #370

Wednesday, September 18

Begins on Floor 1, Modern and Contemporary Art, Gallery 399, Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawing #370, and travels to Ground Floor, Gallery 963, Robert Lehman Wing

Thursday, September 19

Ground Floor, Gallery 963, Robert Lehman Wing

Friday, September 20

Ground Floor, Gallery 963, Robert Lehman Wing

This performance installation is free with Museum admission.

 Lands, Waters, Skies is a collaboration between Live Arts and the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art and is organized by Limor Tomer, General Manager of Live Arts at The Met, and Shanay Jhaveri, Assistant Curator, Department of Modern and Contemporary Art.

 Program Credits

This residency is made possible by the Bagri Foundation.

Additional support is provided by Sunil Kant Munjal and the Serendipity Arts Foundation, the Chester Dale Fund, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Image: Stephanie Berger

Katy Perry to Headline OnePlus Music Festival

 Global superstar Katy Perry will come to India to headline the inaugural OnePlus Music Festival in her first-ever performance in Mumbai on 16th November 2019.
Known for its experimental, out-of-the-box community-focused activities, OnePlus looks to reach into the music world with this festival creating a niche space for community and music enthusiasts to come together on a different platform to see their favorite acts and discover new music.
“I am so happy to be returning to India and excited to headline my first-ever performance in Mumbai. I am looking forward to seeing and singing with all of my Indian KatyCats at the OnePlus Music Festival,” said Katy Perry.
” We decided to host this festival to share our passion for music with our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With Katy on board, this is sure to be a one of a kind experience,” said Carl Pei, Co-founder, OnePlus.
Speaking on the event, Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia added, “The buzz is palpable as we count-down to 16th November and the first-ever OnePlus Music Festival which is now bound to be a date to mark on the annual calendar as a day of music and celebration.”
The OnePlus Music Festival will take place on 16th November 2019 in Mumbai. Other artists will be announced in the coming days, click here to stay updated on all announcements.
To watch the video announcing Katy Perry at the OnePlus Music Festival, clickhere.
About Katy Perry

Katy made her Capitol Records debut with 2008’s One of the Boys after signing to the label in 2007. She cemented her status as a global superstar with the follow-up album, Teenage Dream (2010), becoming the first – and only – female artist to chart five No. 1 singles from one album. PRISM, her 2013 album, has sold more than 12.5 million adjusted albums worldwide. With the singles “Roar,” “Firework,” and “Dark Horse” each surpassing the 10 million thresholds including song sales and streams, Katy became the first artist to earn three RIAA Digital Single Diamond Awards. Witness was Katy’s third album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It set the record for the biggest week for an album by a female artist in 2017. Witness has achieved five billion cumulative global streams and sold more than three million adjusted albums. “Never Really Over“ was released 31st May 2019 is already certified GOLD and was the biggest streaming launch of Katy’s musical career.

Sonal Jindal, Managing Partner, Medusa Source recently attended the ICF Freshman Orientation 2019 organized by International College of Fashion. It was a panel discussion with the industries established fashion professionals at India International Center, Delhi. The panellist for the discussion were Ms. Sonal Jindal, Ms. Bandana Sondhi, Ms. Varija Bajaj, Mr. Nipun Aggarwal, Vani Bajaj Chief Mentor ICF, Vinod Kaul Joint MD of ICF.

The discussion was on “STARTING UP – AND SURVIVING – IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY”, and this topic covered the current industry scenarios and awareness of trends in the fashion industry, to explore opportunities and be prepared for the high spirits in the world of fashion. Every panel member shared their piece of advice on creating a career path for the young fiery aspirants. The fruitful discussion and interaction with the students certainly helped them in building confidence.

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