A selection of mango inspired dishes at the festival My favourite fruit is the mango and when I received an invite to attend the Summer Delight Mango Festival at My Fortune Bengaluru, I did not think twice before saying yes. And trusting my instincts has much to do with the fact that the very able team of chefs… Read More Mango Masti Food Festival At My Fortune Bengaluru
The Actor with the ‘Golden’ Touch – Ganesh He has completed a successful decade in Sandalwood, crossed the 25 film mark and says “he has just started”. Rightfully given the title Golden Star, Ganesh is also easily the most affable and amicable star and actor who makes this conversation seem like a breeze. A self… Read More Interview with Actor Ganesh
Birla Cellulose is a trusted name in Viscose Staple Fibre, balancing the power of nature and science. The entire value chain of the business is extensive ranging from from plantations, dissolving grade wood pulp, materials such as carbon-disulphide and caustic soda, power generation and downstream operations such as textile partnerships and consumer products. A fibre… Read More Birla Cellulose Liva Fabric
Textiles and apparel exports likely to touch $50 billion in FY17 as per industry sources and this presents apparel exporters with a huge opportunity that needs to be tapped right. Last year, the government had approved a special package for textiles and apparel sector to the tune of Rs 6000 crore to create 1 crore… Read More Evaluating India’s Apparel Exports
Taneira is the youngest brand from Titan which aims to revive one of the oldest occupations of handloom weaving and the oldest garment – the saree. The collection of handwovens and handcrafted saris include Mugas from Assam, cottons from Chettinad, Tussars from Bhagalpur, Ikats from Gujarat, Andhra and Orissa; Jamdhanis from Bengal, Chikankari work from… Read More Taneira – sarees across India under one roof
It’s the start of a new season and apparel manufacturers are out with a new set of clothes to herald Spring Summer 2017. Naturally this season has its own colours, cuts, patterns, fabrics and trends. We hear from leading players what is in ‘stores’ this season. Collections Galore With the new trends coming out every… Read More Spring Summer Apparel Trends 2017
As my flight lowered into Milan, I was besotted by the sight of the endless snow capped Alps – it was magical almost straight out of a portrait and was a mesmerizing sight that set the tone for my Italian sojourn. My destination Bergamo was an hour’s drive from Milan a city with a wealth… Read More What to see in Bergamo, Italy?
Buddha Calling May 10th 2017 is Buddha Poornima – the day Buddha attained enlightenment. A few years back I had an amazing opportunity to be part of a wonderful way to come up and close with Buddha. It is not often that one gets to visit an event that is historic and can easily be termed… Read More Buddha Calling – Ashoka Stupa in Nangchen
A Matter of ‘Prestige’ As I walk into the corporate office of Prestige Builders aptly called ‘The Falcon House’ to meet Bangalore’s best known builder Irfan Razack – CMD, Prestige Group, I was quite struck by the aptness of the falcon with the growth of the company. And with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)… Read More Interview with Mr. Irfan Razack, CMD, Prestige Group
Located close to 183 km from Bengaluru, Hassan has so many secrets up its sleeve that it must be on every traveller’s itinerary. This district has a rich past and reached its pinnacle under the Hoysala rule. Blessed with scenic natural sights, this is also a treasure trove of Hoysala architecture and sculpture. It is… Read More The Hidden Gems of Hassan