Innholdsfortegnelse for June 7, 2021 i India Today

A pall of fear has descended over India as we live through the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. As of May 26, 311,388 people have died in the country and, by some accounts, that is a gross underestimation. The second wave has seen death and illness stalk our homes and cities with increased ferocity. Nearly half of those the pandemic has claimed so far died in the past two months. Very few of us have been left untouched by grief, having lost either family members or friends or colleagues. Many of those who succumbed to Covid were perfectly healthy people, cut down in the prime of their lives. Our minds have struggled to process the rapidity or the sheer number of deaths. It has triggered the most basic form…

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu’s attempts to project himself as a chief ministerial candidate are floundering. One of Sidhu’s campaigns against incumbent Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has targeted him for allegedly being lax about the probe into the 2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration cases (allegedly perpetrated by Dera Sacha Sauda followers). Now, to his embarrassment, undated videos have surfaced of Sidhu paying obeisance to Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. LBW, cricket enthusiasts might cackle!…

›› Persistent nervousness, tension ›› Restlessness ›› Easily annoyed or irritable ›› Muscles feeling tense and tight ›› Poor concentration ›› Lack of sleep and decreased appetite ›› Physical symptoms, like excessive sweating, feeling light-headed, palpitations, dizziness and epigastric discomfort ›› Excessive worrying about contracting Covid despite taking all precautions and not being able to stop ›› Feeling sad, crying spells ›› Feeling incompetent at work ›› Excessively following Covidrelated content on social media ›› Feeling afraid that something awful might happen Source: ‘Mental Health in the Times of COVID-19 Pandemic’, published by NIMHANS (Please do not attempt to diagnose yourself. Instead, consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist)…

›› Time is a healer. There are no quick fixes to overcome grief. Don’t be hard on yourself to do things. Give yourself permission to feel pain and difficult emotions ›› Don’t isolate yourself. Accept thoughts, assistance and condolences. There may be days when you don’t feel like it, but try to call people back. Seek support from those closest to you. Text, call or set up video calls with them ›› Try and pause every day. Unplug for 10-15 minutes daily by listening to gentle music or chanting anything meaningful, whatever makes you feel calm. Take time away from your phone, TV screens and social media. When in pain, news can be additionally distressing ›› Eat and stay hydrated. You need strength to cope with emotions. It’s hard to…

What parents and teachers need to watch out for to judge if a child needs help ›› Withdrawing from regular patterns of behaviour. Not showing interest in a game or dish they used to like are early indications ›› Showing unnecessary anger or irritability, crying without a visible trigger ›› Irregular sleep patterns, avoiding or overindulging in food, spending a lot of time isolated, demanding privacy ›› Clinging to parents or becoming overprotective about parents…

The Centre asked states to appoint nodal officers to ensure supply of Remdesivir The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) set up a control room to monitor Remdesivir supplies A WhatsApp group was formed for quick coordination between the Union home ministry, NPPA and Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) officials State drug controllers were told to take tough action against hoarding/ black marketing. The Delhi government set up a special task force for the purpose…

Bhau Another Jammu artist, Rohit Singh Bhau’s recently released album Aadataan can be both trippy and introspective. Its lo-fi hip-hop production has the ability to still be piercing and powerful. T.ill APES The Bengaluru-based neo-soul band is fronted by the firebrand rapper Hanumankind. He brings his quirky verses to a saxophone-infused sound that falls in a genre between spacey funk, jazz and hip-hop. Pasha Bhai Co-founder of Bengaluru’s Wanandaf hip-hop crew, Mohammed Affan Pasha is currently chipping away at his debut album, Namaz. To hear his sublime rap, find songs like ‘Eid Ka Chand’ and ‘Kumbhakarna’.…

Q. Why did you decide to write this book now? I felt like I have reached a point in my life where I’m ready to share my story and pass on all the lessons I have learnt from being an Indian cricketer at the highest level. I have come to a stage where I want to chronicle my ups and downs and talk about how I learnt to believe in myself through that journey. Q. How did Rahul Dravid help you grow as a cricketer? For me, Rahul bhai waslikeaguru.Hetookmeunder his wing early on and a lot of my initial opportunities vis-à-vis the Indian team came as a result of that. He was also very influential in my overall development as a person. He made sure I accompanied him everywhere…

Vintage copper stills, rum casks, smoky blends to manual distilleries and popular patrons, Scotland’s whisky offers myriad tales, a rich repository of history, flavours and a pleasure like none other. Here, we share some interesting insights and noteworthy details about single malts from the Speyside and Highland regions that will warm you up to these bottled beauties. The best Scotch whiskies come from Scotland’s key whisky regions: Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. In fact, Speyside is the most popular owing to its exceptional location, which is ideal and well-suited for making single malt whiskies. Its near-perfect conditions for growing barley and the exceptional quality of the local spring water helps create some of the best single malts. The Glenlivet was one of the first malt whiskies to be exported…

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Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Brut, AUSTRALIA Aussies have championed the art of making bubblies, and Jacob’s Creek is an unmistakable synonym. The play of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir brings a respectable charm and balance while maintaining a crisp mouthfeel and a citrus backbone. This evergreen aperitif is a bankable serve and pairs perfectly with canapes and biryanis. Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc, NEW ZEALAND Think of a cool, crunchy leafy salad, with arugula leaves, pears, bell peppers, shards of piquant goats cheese, and a vinaigrette dressing; Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect partner. It is ethereal, crisp, gripping with hauntingly aromatic notes of lime, green veggies, gooseberries, and a playful lift of white florals. Chill it to the bone and hand over a glass to even a novice and see their eyebrows lift…

Millions of artisans in our sub-continent are the repositories of thousands of years of craft heritage. As a design house, sustainability is about value for the crafts that ensures longevity through patronage and sensitive support by creating relevant designs and, above all to recognise and appreciate our artisans who are at the core of our culture. Over the years, Good Earth has been steadily supporting initiatives that bring dignity, education, and training to young artisans. When I started the brand in 1996, my initial impulse was simply to create beautiful things for everyday living. As a studio potter back in the days, I saw a market gap between the dying art of India’s village potters and the urban consumer looking for high-quality home products. This is where we began our…

England’s Silent Pool Distillers has created the ‘world’s first’ spirit in a paperboard bottle to coincide with Earth Day. Green Man Woodland Gin is contained in a bottle made by Frugalpac and is five times lighter than glass alternatives. The bottle uses 77 per cent less plastic than other plastic bottles and has a carbon footprint six times lower than glass or PET plastic bottles. Diageo and Bacardi have revealed plans to launch products in paper bottles, but Silent Pool claims its new gin is the first commercially available paper bottled spirit on the market. Silent Pool’s main still is powered by biofuel, reducing emissions by up to 90 per cent. The Lost Explorer Mezcal has revealed a new partnership with the Voice For Nature Foundation, which aims to support…

Fondly called the J House, this expansive 3,600 sq ft home has five bedrooms designed in a modern, contemporary style. A neutral colour scheme spiced up with accent and bold colours adds character to this space. The visual feast starts with an angled partition that separates the entrance lobby and the dining area. This 9ft tall structure warps around the dining, it was designed to create privacy and yet maintain the openness of the living area. The living room has both formal and informal seating. Vertical wooden panels on the wall exaggerates the height and the upholstered furniture has cool blue accents to freshen up the entire space. A semi-circular couch in the informal seating area breaks the monotony of the perfectly rectangular space making it perfect for bigger gatherings.…

~50% is a scary mortality rate, even though the disease may not strike many › Since it causes tissue death, the affected area often has to be surgically removed › Diabetics are more vulnerable to the infection. It strikes Covid patients 12-18 days after recovery: overuse of steroids, antibiotics and steam inhalation are likely factors › Besides skin turning black, other symptoms include one-sided headache behind the eyes, facial pain, fever, nasal congestion followed by black discharge, sinusitis and swollen eyes 9,000 No. of mucormycosis cases in India so far 80x Prevalence in India in 2019-20 compared with the West…

1 Barges and tugs were not evacuated from the path of the cyclone despite clear warnings being issued May 15 onward. The barge master failed to properly evaluate the risk and leave the area 2 A lack of safety management and a disregard for operational parameters played a role. Risk assessment and project plan should have identified when the barge needed to halt operations and exit the 500-metre zone of the platform 3 A supervisory failure made matters worse. The oil installation manager is responsible for asset safety. While the barge master failed to prioritise safety, the installation manager did not take control as area authority and order the barge to evacuate 4 The lack of a high-level area authority (client site representative or CSR) on the barge to monitor,…

How is your sleep?” is one of the most common questions therapists ask individuals during mental health assessment. The responses are giving doctors a sense of the stress and anxiety people are experiencing in relation to the pandemic and the lockdown. “The restrictions have thrown people’s routines out of the window so they are sleeping erratically,” says Dr Sandeep Vohra, senior consultant, mental health and psychiatry, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. A NIMHANS report has identified poor sleep quality and nightmares as symptoms of Covid-related psychological distress and anxiety. Many Covid patients, including those in recovery, have been dealing with persistent insomnia. In August last year, psychiatrist Dr Vinod Kumar, who heads the Bengaluru operations of mental health outfit Mpower-The Centre, struggled with it himself during his recovery from Covid. “I would…

Social isolation, disrupted routines and restricted access to recreational activities have turned the worlds of children upside down. Schools across the country have remained shut ever since the global Covid pandemic struck India in March 2020, causing an unprecedented disturbance in the academic calendar. It has been 14 months of virtual classes, Zoom play dates and staying indoors. That it is having a profound impact on children’s health and psychosocial well-being is hardly surprising. This March, the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said that globally one in every seven children, or 332 million, has lived under a lockdown for at least nine months, making them vulnerable to mental health issues. Indian children are no exception. The closing of schools has resulted in forced home confinement, alienation from peers, educational disruptions…

CAUSE OF STRESS ONLINE GAMING ADDICTION Suhan, who was into sports, has become addicted to online gaming over the course of the lockdown. “He was an extrovert, but now he doesn’t want to talk to anyone because he wants to play games all the time on his laptop” says Rini Bakshi, Suhan’s mother and an artist. The constant presence of parents around him is also leaving the teen irritable. SURVIVAL MANTRA MANDATORY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Suhan’s parents have been ensuring that he logs one hour of physical activity every morning. “This is a temporary phase and it will pass, but being healthy is important so that his body and mind can cope with the pressure,” says Rini.…

Rather than ask Shayaan Bhat a.k.a. Shen B about the skills he has accrued, it is perhaps simpler to ask the Jammu-based hip-hop artist another, more obvious question—which skills has he not picked up yet? Originally a drummer for The MoonDogs, an indie rock band, Bhat then learnt how to play the guitar. He later mastered music production, filmmaking, editing, cinematography and graphic design (he has designed the metaphor-laden cover art of his new EP, Zamaana, with a fellow artist). Over the phone from Jammu, he says, “Right now, I can’t shoot outside due to the pandemic, so I am trying to create animation for a song’s lyric video. I did not want to sit idle.” Even as a child, Bhat recalls he was ever the busy bee and was…

THEY SAY THAT THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS to invent it, but I think that a better way is to invest in it. Currently, with every shred of normalcy in free fall, it’s apparent that any action or decision we take ripples into the future. Smart decisions equal favourable outcomes; it is time to direct those ripples. To add resonance to this message of shared responsibility, Spice focusses its current issue on sustainability. In post-Covid parlance this translates to an idea of indulgence that is not annotated by guilty pleasures. No wonder then, Eleven Madison Park, one of the world’s best restaurants, in New York, is going vegan. Daniel Humm, its legendary chef and co-owner says that the restaurant will no longer serve meat or seafood since…

Knowledge is power they say, and it’s precisely to further this infinite arsenal that The National Geographic and RolexPerpetual Planet Tupungato’s Volcano Expedition is all about. Through its Perpetual Planet initiative Rolex has supported an expedition to install a weather station on one of the highest mountains in South America (just below the summit of Tupungato Volcano in the Southern Andes) to help build climate change science on vulnerable water towers. This exploratory mission is the latest in a series of National Geographic expeditions, known as Perpetual Planet Expeditions, which are supported by Rolex through its Perpetual Planet initiative.Exploration is linked to the history of Rolex, when company founder Hans Wilsdorf began testing his watches using the world as a living laboratory as early as the 1930s. Now the company…

While an automatic movement is considered to be the heart of any high-quality Swiss-made watch, at Rado they’re bringing this closer home with beautiful dials from their True Square collection. Offering a clear view of the C07 movement, the True Square Open Heart is a sight to behold and one that is not easily forgotten. In fact, it is the only square, high-tech ceramic watch with a skeletonised dial. The three new ‘open heart’ watches offer the signature Rado glossy black, gleaming white and pioneering plasma. It’s like a quick flashback but with technology and high-tech materials that could only be produced in the 21st century. What’s more, with 80 hours of power reserve, it is a practical watch too. Clearly, style and staying power work beyond its striking good…

York Vineyards Cuvee Brut Rose, INDIA York’s winemaking style captures sensuality, aromatics, and a flirtatious slither of complexity in every bottle. It packs ample hues of florals, red fruits, and a cherry bite at the back. Vallonne Vineyards Chenin Blanc, INDIA Probably the most bankable Chenin Blanc you’ve not heard of or tasted thus far. It’s brimming with varietal flavours of green fruits, acacia flowers——a leafy bite, and a lemony acidity makes it a perfect open-relish-repeat proposition. Grover Zampa Art Collection Riesling, INDIA This new kid on the block is the perfect balance of citrus, tropical fruit ripeness, flavour sweetness, and honeyed notes. It’s the harmony in its elements that makes it an easy sipper. Reveilo Wines Grillo, INDIA This is among the most under-rated whites in the country that…

As the COVID-19 Pandemic rages on, the world of fashion seems infinitely small in the larger scheme of things. Fashion is an industry that thrives on change—a cyclical business driven by the seasonality of wardrobes. The present times, however, demand change of a different kind. The times demand a more sustainable approach far removed from past practices such as burning unsold inventory at the end of a season to moving beyond the large polluting factories that have supplied fast-fashion lines season after season in ever-growing numbers. The Art of Craft In my years of working with craft clusters across India, I realised that our craft sector works to a different beat. Like the rhythmic sound of the handloom, it evolves and changes ever so slowly and yet just enough to…

We spend almost 10 out of 24 hours (on an average) in our bedrooms; that is reason enough for us to make sure this space is nothing but our perfect getaway from the busy lives we live outside it. Bedrooms are supposed to be all about comfort, tranquillity and relaxation which can be achieved with the right kind of planning, colour schemes, and basic fundamental decisions. We achieve a sense of calm and security the minute we enter our bedroom, perhaps it’s the sense of familiarity and identity, one that comes from custom making and tailor making every corner based on our moods and personality. Here are my six tips on how to make your bedroom a restful haven. 1) Remove the work space out of the bedroom This one…

“Research by corporates and organisation worldwide has revealed that the height of the table should ideally be between 720-750mm,” says Praveen Rawal, Steelcase MD, India & SAARC, Design Applications APAC. Rawal also explains that height adjustable desks are the way of the future, so that you can sit or stand while you work. Further, if you and your spouse or another family member uses the same desk, height adjustability will come in handy. “Your back needs to be supported at all points of time, further the backrest needs to be flexible and follow the form of your spine,” says Rawal. Another important point when picking a chair is the armrest. “As our devices have gotten smaller and smaller and many are texting while working this means you need flexible and…

If you love room makeovers, quick DIYs and how to style using plants then Meenakshi Kapoor’s Instagram handle is all you need for inspiration. With a background as an interior designer and a computer networker, Kapoor started the Instagram handle (@ behind_that_house) in 2017 as a space to let her creative juices flow. “I focused on doing the things I loved and had a passion for but never got time doing otherwise little realising that this would turn into a side hustle,” says Kapoor. So what all does she post on her handle? “Everything from transforming corners, DIY home decor, plant care and styling, easy to toss up food and drinks while entertaining, tablescapes and lifestyle,” she explains. STYLE FILE Today with over 28,000 followers her journey over the years…

Tis the season for collaborations. And this one’s between House of Rugs, a 38-year-old export house based in Bhadohi founded by Aishwarya Gupta and Gur Organics by Pernia Qureshi, a fashion house. The result? A range of sustainable rugs. “Green decor is the need of the hour and I was looking to collaborate with like-minded people,” says Gupta. It took Qureshi and her team about two weeks to research and ideate. “After the moodboard was finalised, we took another four weeks to come up with the final sketches of the six carpets. We went through three drafts until we got to where we were happy enough to share it with Aishwarya and her team,” says Qureshi. The collection is called Kairos. “The range largely reflects Japandi style with clean lines,…

The new rules have a set of stringent compliances for ‘significant social media intermediaries’, meaning those with over 5 million registered users Grievance officers have to acknowledge complaints in 24 hours and address them within 15 days 36 hours for takedowns under Sec 79(3) of the IT Act 72 hours to provide assistance to law enforcement First originator traceability requirement under Rule 4(2) of the Intermediary Rules, which puts end-to-end encryption and user privacy at risk Loss of immunity and possible criminal prosecution for noncompliance with these rules…

Dr Harish Shetty, a renowned psychiatrist in Mumbai, is all too familiar with the mental fallout of a disaster. In his 33-yearlong career, he has helped survivors of the 1993 Latur earthquake in Maharashtra, the 1998 Kandla cyclone in Gujarat and the 2002 Gujarat riots process their individual and collective grief: the loss of home, the loss of loved ones, the loss of life as you knew it. Covid-19, however, is an “invisible enemy”. “The fear of a visible enemy can be delineated, imagined, circumscribed in the mind,” he explains. “Here, because of the invisibility of the perpetrator, the fear is multiplied a millionfold. There, the impact of the disaster was at one go; here, it is endless.” Shetty, in fact, has coined a new term to sum up our…

›› Stop obsessing over news. It’s not a cricket score you must follow at all times. Avoid  news that alters your mood or encourages negative thoughts. Disengaging from social media also helps ›› Don’t be critical of yourself. You are going through a  difficult time. Do not overcommit at work and take a break after every few hours ›› Accept the fear of Covid. The threat is real but it doesn’t have to  lead to further worry. Use this anxiety productively by ensuring you are taking all precautions, like staying in, wearing your mask and abiding by the Covid guidelines ›› Write down your thoughts rather than ruminating all day and letting your mind  wander. It is cathartic and therapeutic. Set aside time to note what you feel. Alternatively, you…

CAUSE OF STRESS BOREDOM With his Class 10 Board exams and a subsequent vacation cancelled, the academic year for Mayank has been quite anti-climactic. The continuous confinement and the resulting boredom have been getting to him and he is desperate to break free. “It’s okay that we lost one year, but after the second surge, I’m not sure we will be getting back to our regular school life anytime soon,” he says. SURVIVAL MANTRA STRUCTURING HIS DAYS & ENGAGING WITH FAMILY “I play games, watch comedy shows and play with my younger brother,” says Mayank. While his mother, Kavita Pawar, a homemaker, ensures that both her sons follow a timetable, his father, Laxman Singh Pawar (a businessman) often cooks their favourite foods as a special treat. “We keep…

CAUSE OF STRESS SOCIAL ISOLATION On some days, being alone at home makes Arnav panic. The 13-year-old lives in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area with his parents, Shravan Azad and Rashmi Azad, both of whom are doctors and spend their days at their clinic. He misses the aimless playground conversations with his school and neighbourhood friends. “These days I call someone or chat only when I have some specific work with them,” says Arnav. SURVIVAL MANTRA KEEPING THE MIND ENGAGED His teachers, says Arnav, pay attention to every student in the virtual classroom and make digital learning more interactive. “We have to wear our uniform even for online classes, so the structure of regular school life is not missing,” he says. Arnav keeps himself busy in his free time reading books…

there was today a contest for which OTT filmmakers were the most prolific and sought-after, Raj Nidimoru & Krishna D.K. (Raj & DK) are sure to win convincingly. The duo’s upcoming slate, under their D2R Films banner, speaks for itself. First, there’s the highly-anticipated second season of The Family Man (2019-), which will stream on Amazon Prime Video from June 4. This will then be followed by another Amazon Prime series which marks the OTT debut of Shahid Kapoor, and also stars Vijay Sethupathi. Raj & DK have also produced and helped write Gulkanda, a web series being directed by Rahi Anil Barve of Tumbbad (2018) fame. And then there’s the biggest one of them all—the Indian instalment of Russo brothers’ epic Amazon show, Citadel. In between their busy schedule,…

On the riverbanks of Chandannagar, Old Boy raps about not settling for an Alto when you really want a Ferrari. About 50 km away, in Kolkata, hip-hop artist Cizzy speaks of a quiet Bengali desperation in his song ‘Middle Class Panchali’. Across West Bengal, a large group of musicians—mostly young men—are finding expression in free verse and rap. Formed in 2010, the band Underground Authority had kickstarted the trend in English, but over time, Bengal’s hip-hop movement has come to include other languages—Hindi, Punjabi, Maithili and even Urdu. “Unless I was writing for a specific set of people, writing in English felt fake and unnatural. Hindi, in many ways, felt more real,” says rapper BC Azad, front-man of the hip-hop band Park Circus. Cizzy (Rounok Chakraborty), who was among the…

Community Creator Dan Harmon channelised his own experiences in a community college to create Greendale College, a place where the young and old, flawed yet endearing and funny and strange come together. Mean Girls Girls just want to bicker and have some fun in this delightful high school comedy. Written by Tina Fey, this 2004 film also saw Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfriend and Lindsay Lohan give some memorable performances. Election Reese Witherspoon is an ambitious high schooler determined to be the student body president. Matthew Broderick is a teacher desperate to stop her rise. What ensues is a contest for the ages. Sex Education The British comedy takes all the tropes of a high school comedy to present an ingenious take on diversity. With commentaries on sexual orientation, race or…

Power of Provenance Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso is one of the most immediately recognisable watches of all time. For 2021, the brand has introduced a new interpretation of one its most admired models: the Reverso Duetto Medium. Fitted with an automatic mechanical movement, it has a reverse dial in glowing sapphire blue and a shiny alligator strap. Price on request; Availability Brand Stores Turn back Time Bounce back from any age-related skin issues with the NovAge Ultimate Lift Skin Care Set. It restores firmness and elasticity for a delightfully youthful visage, Harness your inner Dorian Gray. Price ₹7,900; Availability oriflame.com Top Tables Don’t knock side tables off as an aside before you check out Totem, a collection from German brand Draenert. Natural stones are combined with wood and metal elements to look…

With summer at our doorstep, it’s time to host endless brunches (or drunches), poolside parties, and balmy evening rooftop soirees, even if they are only small intimate affairs. But lazy languor calls for least effort and maximum efficiency—something that doesn’t involve endless inventive ingredients to stir, shake, and muddle, into a library of fancy glassware for a decent quaff. And think of the repeats! So, it’s time to simply pop open a bottle, share it with your tribe, and lounge sans the labour. Kiss your dark spirits and complex cocktails away, and move over to the wine cellars; its time for them to make you look effortlessly suave, and lift the mood. Summer Wines For a true oenophile every wine is a perfect summer wine, but when the mercury rises,…

The desire for a performance sedan need not bleed you dry: This would be an over-elaborate tag line for the BMW M340i xDrive, but isn’t. It sits in between the modest 3 Series and the agile M3. With BMW bringing the prospect of Indian-made models to India, this also adds muscle to the government’s ‘Made In India’ agenda, making the M340i the fastest accelerating car to be made in an Indian factory. Another exciting prospect is the engrossing fireside chat between BMW loyalists who both, revere the 3 Series as well as poke holes in it. The M340i presents a unique proposition with its tech, performance, and untamed sporty personality. Own the Swagger The typical kidney-grille leads the front façade with LED headlamps and laser beams flanking it on either…

Glass Apart The Graphik Collection from Christofle, available at Emery Studio has sleek lines etched onto glass and sterling silver pieces. Price on request AT @emerystudio.in (Instagram) Shake it Blend of American inspiration and a French sense of conviviality makes up the Manhattan Collection of bar accessories from Saint Louis, available at Emery Studio. Featured here is the shaker from this collection, with its elongated design is ideal for heaping ice cubes or crushed ice to keep the whole cocktail cool. Its shape is also suitable for preparing cocktails stirred with a spoon in the glass. Price on request AT @emerystudio.in (Instagram) Tall Order The Charlotte Cabinet from Alsorgis crafted from sucupira veneer with a matte finish and an antique bronze base. It is divided into shelves, shutters and a…