The Wedding Junction, a luxurious Wedding Expo has Shraddha Kapoor as its face

The Wedding Junction show marks its first edition on January 20th and 21st 2018, at Mumbai’s one of the most luxurious Hotel-Sofitel, BKC. The two-day grand event will showcase the biggest names of the Indian Wedding Industry and will showcase the very best and latest trends in saying “I Do”. 

The Wedding Junction Show will bring together - for the first time in India - those that share a passion for style and luxury and the most unique and desired collection of everything that is required to plan a bespoke and luxurious wedding. After all, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We have converted 18000 Sqft into a wedding wonderland with the finest and the best wedding suppliers for the upcoming wedding season. More than 20 categories of the top wedding professionals will be gathered in a 2-day grand celebration of the latest trends and newest ideas in walking down the aisle. Wedding related products and service professionals such as Fashion designers, Jewelers, Wedding Planners, Wedding photographers, Wedding destinations, Tourism boards, invitations, hotels, caterers will offer their services to the to-be- weds visiting the event.

Designed to be fun, inspiring, and with that special touch of glamour, The  Wedding Junction Show will feature beautiful bridal fashion shows and live seminars and workshops throughout the day which will be beneficial for someone who is getting married.

Whether your heart is set on a traditional wedding, or you’re a bride or groom seeking a unique and contemporary affair, The Wedding Junction Show has the best of the best, delivering a unique and glamorous experience, with an abundance of ideas to help you plan your perfect day!

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The first ever MTV India Music Summit witnesses a grand inauguration in Jaipur

The Pink City saw the largest gathering of musicians in India, with over 100 well known artistes coming together to launch the first ever MTV India Music Summit. Day One of the Summit witnessed a grand inauguration with the legendary Pandit Jasraj who was in Concert & Conversation with celebrated lyricist Prasoon Joshi. Pandit Jasraj offered a soulful tribute to the eminent classical vocalist, Girija Devi, who was to open the Summit and share the stage with him for the very first time. Panditji’s beautiful ode to the Queen of Thumri was a truly poignant moment and an unforgettable first session for the Summit.

 The Summit’s first concert was a large format open air extravaganza produced by Leslie Lewis, featuring greats like Hariharan and Kaushiki Chakraborty (vocalists), Ustad Shujaat Khan (sitar), George Brooks (saxophone), Amit Chaubey (tabla), and Ajay Prassanna (flute). The grand inaugural day got even grander with Papon adding his quirky style to the evening, followed by jazz on the poolside lawns with silken-voiced Vasundhara Vee & her quartet and a night of mesmerizing thumris by the incomparable Kaushiki Chakraborty.

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Sony Liv - Love bytes Season 2 was launched with much Ado  *Sukhmani Sadana, Kushal Punjabi, Shweta Gulati, Manish Goel, Mansi Scott and Ayaz Khan

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Ciclo Café, India’s First Cycling-inspired Restaurant Enters Bengaluru!

After pedaling through Chennai, Hyderabad and Gurgaon, India’s first cycling-themed restaurant, Ciclo Café (pronounced as Chee-klo), is now opening in the F&B hub of Bengaluru at Indiranagar. Ciclo Café aims to promote cycling as an active lifestyle choice throughout India, while serving up delicious food and drinks. The concept has had tremendous success in markets like Gurgaon, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

Ciclo merges the concept of cycling with a delightful café ambience which stands out with its quirky, cycling-inspired furniture. It is a well-lit space with comfortable long-table settings for families, an open seating area for large groups and a delightful use of bicycle components built into the decor. The carefully crafted menu is designed to cater to the metropolitan crowd of Bengaluru with interesting twists to local favourites from around the country including dishes like Telangana mutton, Bombay Vada pav, Grilled kasundi black pomfret to name a few.

In a stark departure from other restaurant experiences, customers of Ciclo Café can also choose from 8 premium bicycle brands like Montra, Ridley, Cannondale, Bianchi, GT, Mongoose, Schwinn, Dahon, etc. which are available for purchase or hire. Along with this, one can also expect cycling merchandise and accessories, expert advice on cycling, and curated rides – all accompanied with world-class hospitality.

What’s more, if you’re a cyclist you can bring your cycle and your appetite over for some tender loving care. Ciclo services cycles as well as your appetite!

Speaking on the occasion, Ashish R Thadani, CEO, TI Absolute Concepts (Ciclo Café), echoed, “We launched Ciclo Café in 2015 with the vision to promote cycling as a culture in India. Ciclo is the place to head to whether you are a die-hard foodie or a cycling enthusiast! Bengaluru has the right combination of cycling aficionados and foodies with a global outlook, and we are delighted to be a part of the vibrant restaurant culture of the city.”

Address: Plot no. 948, 12th Main Road, Indira Nagar, Bangalore – 500 038

Timing: 7:30 AM – 1 AM  

Range of a meal for two: INR 1000

FASHION FOR A CAUSE - By Meheka Mirpuri

Maheka Mirpuri’s charity fundraiser that was held on 6th Oct at the Taj Mahal Hotel. Actor Randeep Hooda was the guest of honor while Tisca Chopra conducted the live auction.

A sit down evening inspired by the struggles that a butterfly must go through before it emerges as a creature of beauty, was the premise of designer Maheka Mirpuri's charity gala & fundraiser in aid of the underprivileged cancer patients of Tata Memorial Hospital under the aegis of her charitable foundation MCAN. The décor for the evening was as grand as the cause it was being organized for.

The 5th installment of the fundraiser saw actor Randeep Hooda as the Guest of Honor for the evening as he walked the ramp for Maheka in support of this noble cause. He briefly spoke about the deadly disease while cheering Maheka for organizing an evening to raise funds for the financially weak fighting cancer.

An amalgamation of music & fashion, the event was hosted by Rakshanda Khan while actor Tisca Chopra conducted the live auction. The evening also had models sashay down the runway in Maheka's creations to a live music rendition by singer Akasa Singh to the accompaniment of kathak dance.

A myriad of thoughtfully put art pieces, jewellery by Mahesh Notandas, a chess set by Shaze along with Maheka's creation went under the hammer in a very interactive live auction that drew high bidding.

Guests for the evening included Pankaja Munde, Rajeev Kapoor, Arman Jain,Ramesh Sippy with his wife Kiran, Tara Sharma, Bhagyashree, Schauna Chauhan, Tanaaz Doshi, Rukhsana Eisa, Devika & Suresh Bhojwani, Malvika Sanghavi, Kahini Arte Merchant, Atul Ruia, Rajesh &Zeba Kohli, Konkona Bakshi, Arti & Kailash Surendranath, Bharat Dabholkar, Arzaan Khambatta, Abha Singh, Indu Shahani, Malti Jain, Kaushika Hemdev, Gul Kripalani, Raell Padamsee, Aditya & Divya Hitkari, Pervez & Roshni Damania, Avinash and Gauri Bhosale, Harinder and Sangeeta Singh amongst others.

Festival of Delights by Vivanta by Taj – President, Mumbai

Celebrate the festival of lights by gifting your loved ones a collection of thoughtfully curated Diwali hampers. Take your pick from three options and see their faces light up!

Opulent Homemade Indulgence: INR 5900 + Taxes

Designer Diwali Hamper and Homemade Indian Sweets Box of assorted cheesecakes (Dilli Gajar, Moti Choor, Rabdi Jamoon), Calibu assorted soft-centred chocolate truffle, Assorted Diwali Macaroons (Kaju Kathli, Pista Kathli, Elaichi), Granola jars/ Box of La Patisserie rock chocolates, assorted homemade chikky bars/ Organic honey, Homemade artisan cheese, Turkish Baklava, Stuffed dates, Silver coated Diwali Diyas, Silver coated mithai tray, Festive decorations/ playing cards

Gift-Wrapped Celebrations: INR 3900 + Taxes

Signature Diwali Hamper and Homemade Indian Sweets Mix of festivity Kaju Kathli and Pista Kathli Macaroons, Granola jars/ Box of La Patisserie rock chocolates, assorted homemade chikky bars/ Organic honey, Homemade artisan cheese, Turkish Baklava, Stuffed dates, Silver coated Diwali Diyas, Silver coated mithai tray, Festive decorations/ playing cards

One can customize the hamper: INR 2500 + taxes and can add a selection of premium wines/spirits starting at INR 2500 + taxes

What’s more…

Starting at INR 800, tantalize your palette with a variety of fusion desserts- ‘Festive Cheesecake Platter’ in traditional flavours of Moti Choor, Rabdi Jamoon and Dilli Gajar, ‘Incredible Diwali Macaroons’ in authentic flavours of Indian sweets, Fresh Homemade Baklavas served in ‘The Baklava Box’ and soft-centered ‘Truffle Treasures’ with assorted fillings.

• Where? La Patisserie, Vivanta by Taj – President, Mumbai
• Starting at INR: 800 /-
• Date: 10^th October – 20^th October 2017

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma has launched her own fashion label ‘Nush’ in collaboration with Suditi industries for the Indian market.

Anushka Sharma who has always surprised Bollywood with her new ventures , After Being an successful actress , and producer , now she is wearing a new hat by launching her own clothing brand
"NUSH"

At the launch event Anushka Sharma  said “With Nush, we endeavour to bring fashionable and beautiful clothes that you can wear to work, to college, to an evening do or even just to hang out casually, all under one label. I have personally taken interest in the styles of Nush, so there’s a bit of myself in all the outfits. Nush is for every woman who is her own stylist”.
Further she said  that she has worked with her team  even on small detailings like where buttons are to be placed etc .

When Anushka was asked that with so many celebrities launching their own label , why does she want to join in the rat race . To this Anushka said that it is not a rat race at all , infact more the merrier , she also added that she is glad that nowadays so much variety is available  in the market unless previously . I don't see this as a rat race but am more than happy to join in , Her clothing line reflects her aesthetics and her style . 

On asked what challenges did she face in launching her brand , she said that she had been working on it for past one and a half year , she said that there are challenges in every new thing that you  do , but for me it challenges makes me more focus . I fully get involved in the project that I take up , it is something that I enjoy doing'



Nush are clothes that will make you comfortable , Anushka launched her autumn winter collection . The collection is trendy and colourful.
The collection is chic which will tempt you to revamp your ward robe .

The price range starts from rs 699 upto rs 3500
The collection will be available at Mntyra.com and Jabong.com Also available at Shoppers's stop from 12th Oct onwards. Also in shop -in- shop outlets

Vespa launches new (RED)® bike in India with Actor and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Farhan Akhtar raising funds to fight AIDS in India

 

Piaggio Group launches the (VESPA)^RED in India as part of its partnership with (RED)^® and commitment to the fight against AIDS. Bollywood celebrity, Farhan Akhtar, presented and owned the first (VESPA)^RED in Mumbai today.

Vespa and (RED)^® are two prestigious and highly respected worldwide brands, and they have joined forces as they share the same values and a common vision that wants to leave a better world for future generations.

 

Vespa, a model born to celebrate the beauty of a mode of transport that has achieved legendary status, is the first brand from the automotive world to collaborate with (RED)^®.

Throughout its history, Vespa has been surpassing the bike’s core function as a simple and elegant vehicle and turning it into an extraordinary testament to its time, interpreting societal change and evolving accordingly. As such, funding an international project of such high social sensitivity is wholly consistent with Vespa's values and DNA – after all, The Piaggio Group through its charity program “Vespa for Children” has historically been sensitive to the problems connected with protecting the health of children

 

This (VESPA)^RED is a highly exclusive model, created specifically for the Indian market alone. Not only does it contribute to a social cause, it is also a fascinating product, the cutting edge of the Vespa experience in terms of style and image.

 

When a (VESPA)^RED is purchased, it will trigger a $50 USD donation to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in India. Each scooter sold can help provide more than 165 days of lifesaving HIV medication – medication which can help save a mother’s life and prevent her from passing the virus to her unborn baby. 

 

Vespa is proud that it’s renowned bike and beloved product is turning (RED)^® — elevating its elegant style and design to new heights – now has the power to fight AIDS in India. (VESPA)^RED is offered in a high definition red body colour, complementing 12” red alloy wheels, red art leather seats and powered by a 125 CC engine. The bike has features like 220 mm front disc brake, Monocoque single piece steel body, aircraft inspired single sided front suspension, and many more. The (VESPA)^RED is also offered with colour coordinated exclusive (VESPA)^RED merchandise including a helmet, T-shirt and hat. It will be priced at
Rs. 87,009/- ex showroom Mumbai and will be available for sale at Vespa dealerships across the country.

 

Farhan Akhtar said, in support of the cause represented by the collaboration, “I am privileged to present this initiative to the country and proud to own the first (VESPA)^RED bike. I am honored to be a part of this endeavor for the fight to end AIDS here in India.” 

 

Farhan Akhtar also said that Aids Should not be considered as a social stigma .

 

 

 

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Diego Graffi, Managing Director and CEO of Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited (PVPL) said, “It is a matter of great pride for us to introduce the (VESPA)^RED in the country. The iconic Vespa is a socially responsible brand and has always given back to society in supporting similar causes in other geographies. Through this association in India, we aim to provide an environment where people are better equipped to fight preventable and treatable diseases.”

 

“We’re thrilled that, through our ongoing partnership, Piaggio is - for the very first time - now raising money to support the critical work of the Global Fund in India,” said Deborah Dugan, CEO of (RED). “The (VESPA)^RED is beautiful not only because of its striking red color and great design, but the best feature of this scooter is that it's fighting AIDS."

 

Baba Sehgal spotted at Tamil Food Festival

Mumbai is a food lovers paradise with an amazing line up

 of  restaurants and fine dining places,cafes , night clubs and new ones with very niche cuisines mushrooming everyday!The choices for international  food are abundant but there are very few places that can go for an authentic tamil meal..To fill this gap, Neha Kannan ,wife of Renowned TV and Radio Host Siddharth Kannan curates authentic tamilian feasts called 'Virundhu'! The one hosted by her at WTF,Versova saw a large turnout of celebrities and authentic food lovers!

Pooja Bedi,Divya Dutta,Kirti Khullari,Baba Sehgal,Shama Sikander & her beau James Milliron,Bakhtiyar & Tanaaz Irani,Raghav Sachchar & his wife Amita,Holistic Health and Fitness Guru Mickey Mehta,Fukrey Lead Varun Sharma,politician Shalini Thackeray amongst other celebrities from the entertainment & corporate world were present who relished Neha's delicacies.

Baba Sehgal infact did a video praising Neha's cuisine through a rap song.

The thali meal of 6 starters and 8 main course items was enjoyed with great gusto.The use of coconut ,tamarind,herbs & spices typical of Tamil Nadu..The rarely seen Adai dosa, Avial:a stew and Sundals -both vegetarian and prawn Sundals were items that were much appreciated!

Neha is a Marwari, born and brought up in Chennai, married to a Tamil Brahmin.She has a degree in hotel management and a wide range of work experience  including at the Marriott Hotel , Flurys Kolkata,Greek Italian and Lebanese restaurants.

She curates authentic Tamil Nadu meals with great insight and delight!

Looks like Neha Kannan is one food curator who 

Makes sure that her guests taste different flavours and textures.