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Stories in Built Expressions

— Built Expressions —

Stories in Built Expressions

September 2, 2016

BUILT EXPRESSIONS is one of the India’s leading monthly magazines focused on construction industry. Here are some of my stories: New in home architecture Smart Homes

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Checked out some decadent desserts at Labonel Fine

Checked out some decadent desserts at Labonel Fine Baking in Indiranagar. The concept is simple - taste and takeaway. From cupcakes, brownies, cookies, roulades, gateaux and cakes - there is a lot of choice. Check it out at 12th Main Road, Indiranagar in Bengaluru. They are also present in Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Or log on to https://www.labonelfinebaking.shop/dessert-gateaux/
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Some stunning images from my stay at the absolutel

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Vignettes from Chikmagalur. The seat of Arabica coffee in Karnataka this is also where Baarbara estate is located. Being the harvest season, the estate is working on new fruit based fermentation for the new range of speciality coffees. And you can experience it in a few months at their experience store @thecaffeinebaar. The estate is abuzz with activity now. This is where nature can be experienced unadulterated.
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#chikmagaluru #nammakarnataka #karnatakatourisim #ig_karnataka #coffeeplantation #coffee #coffeeestate #naturephotography #nofilter

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#manduaao #mandumekhojao #mandufestival2021 #mptourism #efactorevents
#travelphotography #passionpassport #travelgram

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Flower Power on display at Lalbagh nursery. With so much beauty nature needs #nofilter
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#flowersofinstagram #flowers #flower #flowerphotography #flowers🌸 #nursery #plants #plantsofinstagram

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This is the all new KARBON Face Mask that protects you from the virus with its innovative three-layer protection. This Face Mask is designed in India using premium quality material sourced from Europe and the USA, the fabric is NIOSH tested. Made from biotechnology-based patented fabric and has been tested for wearing in different conditions, it is an ideal safety gear against airborne pathogens and the deadly virus. It is soft and can be worn for longer durations as well as it is self sanitizing. Check it out here
https://breatheeasylabs.com/products/karbon-face-mask
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#karnataka #birdsofinstagram #melukoye #roadtrip #photooftheday #instagood #tbt #igers #picoftheday #love #nature #birds #birdstagram
#birdsofindia

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Read all about my experience here

.http://www.bindugopalrao.com/smell-the-coffee-in-sakleshpur/ link in bio.
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#food #dining #finedining #inroomdining #restaurant #foodphotography #roomwithaview #intimatedining #nofilter

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Happy New year 😊 here's wishing you a year filled with health and happiness.
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The food is available for online ordering via food aggregators across 10 hotels in six cities (Bengaluru’s ITC Gardenia, and ITC Windsor; New Delhi’s ITC Maurya; Sheraton New Delhi Hotel; Mumbai’s ITC Maratha, and ITC Grand Central; Kolkata’s ITC Sonar; Hyderabad’s ITC Kohenur, and ITC Kakatiya; and Chennai’s ITC Grand Chola). Additionally, the dishes can also be ordered via ITC’s F&B app and Takeaway option.

Also check my story for a contest from ITC that you must enter.
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