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All elections are important, but some assume greater significance than others. The Karnataka election on May 10 will be one such. Like the ‘butterfly effect’ in ecology, where the slight disturbance of air caused by one delicate pair of flapping wings in one corner of the world can cause a storm halfway across the planet, the poll outcome in Karnataka can influence national political events in a major way. For one, it inaugurates a series of five big ‘semi-final’ elections in 2023. Victory in the state will grant the BJP government at the Centre positive momentum before the 2024 general election. Karnataka will be followed by Telangana seven months later—at the sub-national level, whether it retains or loses its lone fortress in the South will send out a psychologically vital…

The DS Group (Dharampal Satyapal Group) is a Multi-Business Corporation and one of the leading FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) conglomerates with a strong Indian and International presence. Founded in the year 1929, the Group is guided by a clear set of values and built on a strong foundation of collective good. The Group endeavors for the sustainable well-being of the stakeholder communities by addressing economic, environmental, and social issues and challenges. The Group works on projects across the country to achieve the aforesaid objective focusing on critical areas such as Water, Livelihood, and Education. The projects of the Group are designed on the principles that indigenous knowledge, academic inputs and technological advancement are essential for sustainable development. The Group works in multidimensional approaches with the objective to do impactful…

Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Nand Gopal ‘Nandi’ is annoyed with deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya these days. It was in his presence that former Samajwadi Party leader Rais Chandra Shukla was inducted into the BJP. Shukla had contested against Nandi from Allahabad South in the last assembly polls, and lost. To have him in the BJP now was “insulting and objectionable”, Nandi said, without naming Maurya. To add insult to injury, Nandi’s wife Abhilasha Gupta, the sitting mayor of Prayagraj, has not been given a ticket this time for the municipal polls. Time to propitiate the planets?…

The success of the Sagar Parikrama Yatra is a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership. Under the able guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, our government has been on a relentless pursuit towards holistic development of Maa Bharti’s vast 8,000 km+ coastline, with a focus on the welfare of our fishermen community. The Sagar Parikrama Yatra being organized to express our gratitude to our three seas and our hardworking fishermen, is a shining example of the impact we can create through collective efforts. Through initiatives like the ‘Blue Revolution-Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries’ Scheme, Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSYJ, we have witnessed an impressive double digit growth in fish production during 2021-22, reaching an all-time high…

KITTUR KARNATAKA Typically, it’s a straight fight between the BJP and Congress for the 50 seats in this region. With Veerashaiva-Lingayats being the deciding factor, both parties are trying hard to woo the community. KALYANA KARNATAKA Both Scheduled Castes and Tribes are in considerable numbers in this region that elects 40 legislators. The Karnataka government’s recent reservation-related decisions pertaining to these groups are expected to play a significant role. COASTAL KARNATAKA It’s a BJP bastion with 19 seats. Communal polarisation is a major factor during polls. This time, issues include the hijab row, PFI ban and scrapping of reservation for Muslims. CENTRAL KARNATAKA A mix of issues is likely to decide the outcome in these parts that elect 20 MLAs. Hindutva will play a big role, especially in Shivamogga and…

Charts source: Counterpoint Expanding Pie Apple has been steadily growing its market share in India, in recent years Closing In SMARTPHONE SHIPMENTS BY TOP COUNTRIES (Million units) Figures for 2022 Going Local Both 2019 and 2021 saw robust growth for most smartphone players, but most firms faced headwinds in 2022 Ups and Downs The second half of 2022 saw a dip in overall smartphone sales in India, but the premium segment grew…

Dr. Grace Pinto has made a phenomenal difference touching the lives of children in providing quality education in India. As a leader and example to others in her field, she stands tall, donning multiple roles with practiced ease. Her passion for teaching saw Grace Pinto starting her career as a school teacher. This laid the foundation for the institution called Ryan Group, that she was to found with her visionary husband Chairman Dr AF Pinto. Thus began her mission to make education accessible and affordable to the children of the country, opening up centres of learning across the nation. As Managing Director, her business acumen coupled with a deep and abiding faith in Lord Jesus Christ has enabled her to partner with her husband in building one of India’s largest…

The CEO of Kalorex group, Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff is an Edupreneur, Vlogger, Achiever and Podcaster. She is the brain behind the premier Kalorex schools. Through SHROFFism she provides 360 degrees understanding for leading a centered life by balancing the Mental, Physical & Spiritual dimensions. In this fast changing VUCA World, there is a need to tweak our education system to produce youngsters who are dexterous enough to adapt and succeed in any situation. Under Dr. Shroff’s inspirational leadership, the Gujarat based Kalorex Group has been proving its mettle in exactly this quest, as it keeps nurturing youngsters who are eager and confident to occupy their place in the global order. As per the process oriented Dr. Shroff transformation is not a single stage process. She has crafted an ecosystem…

Narendra Firodia and his wife Rinku are the 4th generation of the Firodia family of Ahmednagar. They are steadfastly marching on the path of principles established by their ancestors, providing aid to people, especially through education, medical, sports and cultural activities. Their family trust assists in improving healthcare infrastructure, education and the rehabilitation of abandoned women and children. Narendra Firodia is the chip of the old block, advancing the vision of his illustrious family, expanding the scope of their efforts for the betterment of the people and society as a whole. He says, “I truly believe that money, power & knowledge are great assets if used with compassion”. The scion of the Firodia family, Narendra Firodia helms a plethora of businesses stretching across Telecom, Healthcare, Hospitality, Infotainment, Real Estate, Web…

OLAS1PRO Homegrown EV manufacturer Ola Electric has rolled out the MoveOS 3.0 update for all its electric scooters. New features include hyper charging, bluetooth calling, party mode, riding moods, advanced regeneration, hill-hold, proximity lock and unlock, and vacation mode. Hyper charging can add 50km to the range in just 15 minutes. The riding moods change the appearance of the instrument display. New Feature Hyper charging, packed with the MoveOS 3.0 update rolled out for all Ola e-scooters, can add 50km to their range in just 15 minutes HONDA SHINE 100 Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s entry-level 100cc motorcycle will be available at its dealerships from May 23. The motorcycle gets an all-new 99.7cc OBD2 compliant engine that produces 7.61bhp and 8.05Nm of torque. It is based on an all-new lightweight…

#BeTheBetterGuy A Road Safety Initiative The road network is an ecosystem that comprises not just motor vehicles, but pedestrians and cyclists as well. The rules have been charted out keeping all users in mind and for this ecosystem to work efficiently and safely, there needs to be mutual respect amongst all users. In order to #BeTheBetterGuy, it is vital to treat fellow road users with respect, be it other vehicles or pedestrians and cyclists. If you’re behind the wheel of a four-wheeler or astride a two-wheeler, it’s your responsibility to keep an eye out for pedestrians waiting to cross a road via a zebra crossing. In case the zebra crossing is accompanied by a stop signal, ensure your vehicle doesn’t just come to a stop, but does so before the…

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Q. What are some lessons you learned while working with Salman Khan in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan? Follow your gut feeling and be spontaneous. You prepare a lot and he’d be like, “Think on your feet, do something better.” He is constantly more pushing you. I have become a little spontaneous as an actor. Q. You play a Telugu girl in the movie. Is this Bollywood’s way of catering to audiences in the South? I don’t think it was a deliberate attempt. It just comes from the fact that we wanted to tell a story. It’s great that we are representing more people in our stories. Q. Persistence seems to be your defining trait. You gave Miss India a second go and finished as the second runner-up. When your…

Sun Worshippers Unite Protection against the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays is the first rule of skincare 101. The new drop from 82°E is a sunscreen serum: Turmeric Shield. With an SPF 40 PA+++ that leaves no white cast and is free from nasties, there’s no reason you can’t get a healthy tan now. Price ₹1,800 (30ml); Availability Exclusively on 82e.com Take my Breath Away Let the nose lead the way this summer, as you sift through Jo Malone London’s new cologne intense range of fragrances. Rich and rare are the starting point for nine distinctive fragrances that are offered along with body cremes, candles, and diffusers. The idea is to suffuse the self and surrounding with a lingering sumptuousness. Heaven scent, indeed. Price ₹13,500 (100 ml); Availability…

Sachin Pilot hasn’t declared ceasefire in his war against Ashok Gehlot yet. This time, he has accused the Rajasthan chief minister of being hand in glove with BJP leader and former state chief minister Vasundhara Raje. Raje retorted, saying that she and Gehlot were like milk and lemon. Add a drop of lemon and the milk will split, and therefore the two cannot be together. Detractors, though, begged to demur, pointing to the value addition that milk and lemon together achieve, giving us cottage cheese and even milk cake.…

Like many chief ministers who have governed Karnataka in the past, the incumbent, Basavaraj Bommai of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), does not stay in Anugraha, the sprawling chief ministerial residence in the heart of Bengaluru. Many of his predecessors believed that the official residence was unlucky and stayed elsewhere. Bommai, too, preferred to remain in the house that his father, the former chief minister S.R. Bommai, built in RT Nagar. But rather than superstition, he was perhaps driven more by convenience and pragmatism. Bommai was given just 21 months to rule after he replaced party stalwart B.S. Yediyurappa midway through his term. The odds of retaining power in this crucial southern state are stacked against the BJP as it has been over 38 years since an incumbent government…

The inspirational journey of Dr Manimekalai Mohan began in 1998. As the Founder and Managing Trustee of the prestigious SSVM Group of Institutions in Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu, she has risen up to become a renowned educationist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, with a vision to disseminate multiple Indian and International Curricula under one roof, in the last 25 years. “By offering varied curriculums, we provide students with the most comprehensive education possible”, explains Dr Manimekalai Mohan. At SSVM, learners benefit from a variety of curricula such as CBSE, Cambridge International, IBDP & IBCP (Candidate School), Matriculation (Tamil Nadu State Board), NIOS, across grade levels, giving them the wonder of both worlds; learning skills that can be adapted to any framework. “A firsthand observation of classrooms, detailed notes left for teachers, sharing…

Meet Ajita ltaliya, who got married after completing just her HSC. Moving from Gujarat to Mumbai, she entered anew world. Anew place, new people and a new family role would have put paid to the ambitions of any woman. Ajita is made of tougher stuff. She padded up after the birth of her second child, secure in the knowledge that her family responsibilities are well taken care of, to live her life and strive for her personal ambitions. Ajita acquired a diploma in Hotel Management. She is also a Certified Image Management Professional from the Counselle, Utah, USA. Her passion for food met a match in her keen fashion sense. She started a multi designer store named Ajiliyaa in Surat which caters to more than 300 designers from all around…

In the late 90’s, colour coated sheet profiling trend was picking up in India. The concept of self-drilling screws was non existent and it used to be imported. Pankaj and Vipin Lidoo established a company to import screws from Taiwan. Blessed with tremendous foresight and ambitious by nature, they spend a lot of energies and investments on research and development to enhance their expertise enough to start developing these products in India itself. As a result, they were the first Indian company to manufacture screws within the country. Pankaj and Vipin worked tirelessly to achieve this goal. They often visited Taiwan to understand the manufacturing technology of screws. Having learnt the intricacies of the process, they imported the machines to set up the manufacturing unit for self-drilling screws at Ghaziabad.…

The recently released Urban Mobility Happiness Survey conducted by Nielsen on behalf of MG Motor India revealed a lot of interesting but already commonly known facts about the urban commuter in the top eight cities of the country. Of course, the study focussed on households that already owned at least one car in the family. Among the highlights was the difficulty faced by nearly 75 per cent of the urban commuters in finding parking with over half frequently changing their choice of the preferred means of transport or the time of commute based on the availability of parking. Despite this, an overwhelming majority preferred personal transport over public transport even though only one in a hundred reported using the car with more than one passenger. Over 70 per cent of…

The Super Meteor 650, a motorcycle whose low-slung silhouette instantly sets the tone for how authentic this 650 is going to be. All of it starts under the skin, with an all-new bespoke chassis built in conjunction with Harris Performance in the UK, that for now will only fit the Super Meteor 650. In the flesh, the finishing bits make it instantly feel like the brand’s flagship. Be it the brushed aluminium finish on the button cubes, the premium instruments console or even the fact that this is the first Royal Enfield to get an LED headlamp. The indicators and the rounded tail lamp are still conventional but keeping in mind the aggressive price point, it’s an almost excusable offence. Another thing that stands out to me is how much…

JK Tyre has launched the Levitas Ultra range of tyres for premium cars. The tyre is available in multiple sizes compatible with models from all major luxury car manufacturers in India, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo. The Levitas Ultra range is available in sizes ranging from 225/55 R16 to 245/45 R18. The company plans to further expand the range to include tyre sizes from 19- to 22-inch as well. The tyres have a 5-star efficiency rating from BEE and also have W and Y speed ratings making them capable of handling speeds of up to 270kmph and 300kmph respectively.…

IT was day three of promotions in Mumbai, but Priyanka Chopra-Jonas was still in high spirits. True, it’s part and parcel of being an actor—putting up an enthusiastic face in front of the media at all times—but it also had to do with a clip she had just seen on her phone: of her one-year-old daughter, Malti Marie, taking baby steps. Priyanka’s mother, Madhu, is on babysitting duty as the 40-year-old actor busies herself promoting Citadel, one of Amazon Prime Video’s most expensive shows. It’s Priyanka’s first trip to India in nearly three years—she last touched down in 2019 to promote the film The Sky is Pink. A lot has happened since then: she started an Indian restaurant in New York, had a baby through surrogacy, and shot Citadel, a…

In her powerful novel Brotherless Night, V.V. Ganeshananthan tells the devastating story of the Sri Lankan Tamil conflict that burned for decades on the front pages of newspapers. Her narrator is Sashikala Kulenthiren, who is 16 as the story begins. She, her brothers and their friend K are thoughtful, mild, studious and just beginning to fall in love. She studies medicine as a calling, not as a road to prestige. But Sashikala’s family are among the Tamil minority long baited and driven into a corner by the Sri Lankan government, and one by one, the young people are drawn into resistance movements. “There is no single day on which a war begins,” writes Sashi. “The conflict will collect around you gradually.” She sees Sinhala families give up their neighbours to…

THE BLOOMSBURY HANDBOOK OF INDIAN CUISINE edited by Colleen Taylor Sen, Sourish Bhattacharyya & Helen Saberi BLOOMSBURY ₹1,599; 448 pages It might seem impossible to condense the essence of Indian cuisine into a single volume, but this ambitious guide does justice to the attempt. It seeks to detail the vast landscape riddled with diversities, regional practices, native and foreign ingredients, iconic dishes, communities, and topics that had previously been neglected in the mainstream. Separate entries also discuss the connections food has with medicine and worship. Apart from their own writing, the editors have also collaborated with prominent food experts in India. EATING THE PRESENT, TASTING THE FUTURE: Exploring India Through Her Changing Food by Charmaine O’Brien PENGUIN INDIA ₹399; 392 pages Culinary historian Charmaine O’Brien joyfully describes eating in people’s…

TO INSULATE LIFE FROM UNPREDICTABILITY IS TO BUBBLE wrap perception in a time warp. This is where travel plays teacher and ruffles feathers to provoke the familiar. While travel is the central focus of this Spice issue, we’ve reimagined the subject beyond the obvious postcard snapshots to compelling scenes of a different kind: not seeking new landscapes, but “in having new eyes.” Our wanderings begin in Switzerland, where we explore the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Swiss reliability meets the relaxed vibe of the Mediterranean here; this is the Switzerland you don’t know and least expect. Palm tree-lined promenades, Medieval castles and Italian cuisine come together with clockwork precision that’s typically Swiss. Nestled up against Italy, we explore Ticino’s Latin-accented charm across four of its biggest towns—Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno and Ascona. From…

While summer comes with its own dose of sunshine bright colours, wardrobes can at best hope to stay in step. Fabergé’s new neon additions to its Essence collection is just the nudge in the right direction. The new Fabergé Essence Neon designs embody the Maison’s principle of ‘A Life in Colour’. Not only do they add a zany zest to your style sheet, but when effectively stacked and styled, they make for a bold and colourful statement. 18 carat rose gold eggs are ensconced in electric shades: lime green, orange, yellow and blue lacquer. Lacquer is the perfect material for providing that eye-popping fluorescent sheen. With bespoke services on offer, customers can truly individualise their choices, customising their own egg pendant with a preferred colour. The collection is available in…

For golfers in the northern parts of the country, the lack of all-round getaways in the Himalayas begets a pretty raw deal. And no, let’s not include Kashmir’s fabulous trio—Royal Springs GC, Gulmarg GC, and Pahalgam GC—in this discussion. Kashmir isn’t a weekend trip. So if you’re sitting in the Capital and wondering where to head to for a long weekend that’ll get you a round of golf–under the guise of culture, art and luxury, or whatever else that will help keep things on an even keel with your better half–then you’re stymied. A single destination like that is a tall ask. When you decide to look at a circuit, that’s when two motorable towns in Himachal Pradesh make their case. The first Naldehra, is a given, considering it’s the…

At The Exhibitionist, the curiously named rooftop bar in Gold Coast’s trendiest new arts district–HOTA–the terrace looks out at the admirably massive urban sprawl. Much like the bar’s name, the city skyline exhibits itself, with vertiginous Manhattan-esque towers that toy with the blue Pacific Ocean for a backdrop. As a regular visitor, I’ve noticed the stark and dramatic evolution. While it does wear its surf culture on its sleeve, drawing surfing enthusiasts from across the world to its Surfer’s Paradise strip, Gold Coast coasts on so much more than its surf life. HOTA is a classic case in point. An acronym for Home of the Arts, this is Gold Coast’s ‘lockdown baby’ and most recent addition–a district that hosts all sorts of cultural and artistic events, exhibitions and also features…

Hospitality in Delhi is largely a lavish affair; hotels are grand and their fine-dine options, more so, in terms of space, design, and cuisine. In that sense, The Manor, in South Delhi’s leafy suburb is a quiet exception, with discretion as the leitmotif. Once home to the iconic restaurant Indian Accent, helmed by the feted chef Manish Mehrotra, which then made way for the ill-fated and short-lived InQ–serving progressive Indian cuisine–which debuted just before the pandemic, but closed down a month later. Now, the same space has lent itself to a much grander debut with Atelier House Hospitality’s unique Indian-Japanese Concept restaurant–INJA. This interestingly named restaurant summons an intriguing culinary concept and menu that claims to bridge the flavours from India and Japan. Honestly, with a foodscape that’s saturated with…

The façade is nondescript, visible only to those in the know; booking is, predictably, vital. For those looking for a side of nature coupled with inventive cuisine should reroute to Noon. The menu is ‘vocally local’, and includes native produce from across the country, combined with cooking techniques that uplift them, and add a distinctive accent to the meal. Chef Vanika Choudhury who’s been foraging for ingredients from the mountains (in keeping with inherited traditions) uses neglected traditional methods to create a seasonal menu bursting with bold and modern flavours. Inspired pairings such Buckwheat Tartlets, Slow Roasted Turnips, Goat Cream with Black Garlic Smoked or Himalayan Trout with Pumpkin Kasundi, Buckwheat Sourdough and Pumpkin Kasundi Butter help champion methods of preservation, celebrating each dish as a hero. Being pioneers of…

While the Rolex universe is always aligned to awe and inspire, but the unexpected burst of creativity that the new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 brings to the luxury marque’s stable is worth a glowing mention. Introducing three new variants crafted from 18 carat yellow, white or Everose gold, the display offers a daily inspirational keyword in English in the arc-shaped aperture at 12 o’clock and an exclusive emoji in the window at 3 o’clock, instead of showing the day of the week. The dial is in a class by itself displaying great depth and gleaming colours and decoration. The motif is inspired by a jigsaw puzzle, where turquoise blue, red, fuchsia, orange, green and yellow pieces fit together on a single-colour background, each representing key moments in life. The hours…

Life convicts getting their sentence commuted is not news usually but the Bihar law department’s April 24 release order for 27 lifers who have completed 14 years behind bars has set off a furious debate. And this is because of one name on the list—ex-MP and bahubali Anand Mohan Singh. In jail for the past 15 years after his conviction in the 1994 murder of then Gopalganj district magistrate G. Krishnaiah, Mohan has always been a polarising figure, revered by his Rajput castemen but despised by many others. Mohan was accused of inciting the mob that attacked and killed the 1985 batch IAS officer. The don’s release was facilitated by the state home department when it amended the Bihar Police Jail Manuals’ Rule No. 481 (1) on April 10, removing…

When Samrat Chaudhary took over as Bihar BJP president in March, posters came up describing him as the “Yogi of Bihar”. Samrat now seems to be taking the role seriously. Borrowing the phrase the UP CM used for the mafia — “mitti mein mila denge” (will grind to dust)—Samrat said they will do the same to Nitish Kumar. Though he clarified he meant that politically, Nitish was quick to dismiss him, saying those who use such words have no brains. Was the barb intended just for Samrat or did it include his UP counterpart too?…

CONGRESS It is the only party to have got a clear majority not just once but twice in the past five assembly elections in Karnataka. Despite a failed coalition with the JD(S) in 2004-06, it let its junior ally lead the government in 2018, only to see it collapse in the space of a year. BJP Karnataka is the only southern state where the BJP has come to power, its four CMs having had a cumulative term of nearly nine years. But the party has never got a clear majority, despite being the single largest one thrice since 2004. Post defections, its strength went up from 104 to the current 118. JANATA DAL (SECULAR) Its origins lie in the Janata Party, which formed the first non-Congress government in Karnataka in…

BJP PROMISES ↘ ‘Double engine’ is the main poll plank, showcasing flagship schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (where the central government transfers Rs 6,000 per year to farmers and the state contributes another Rs 4,000) and Jal Jeevan Mission under which 4 million families have got access to tap water ↘ Connectivity and infrastructure via new highways, trains, airports ↘ Welfare schemes for farmers include Raitha Vidya Nidhi scholarships for their children; agriculture subsidies ↘ Women empowerment schemes like Grihini Shakthi offering Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to landless women farm labourers; free bus passes to working women and students ↘ ‘Double engine’ schemes have covered over 50 million beneficiaries, says the party ↘ The party is also banking on its decisions to increase SC/ST reservation by 6 per cent…

TIM COOK, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF APPLE INC, had what he described as “an incredible week” in India starting April 17. During his visit, Cook inaugurated the Cupertino, California-based company’s two ‘owned’ stores in India—its first-ever here—in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex and New Delhi’s Saket, interacted with scores of customers as well as beneficiaries of Apple’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and two of his ministers, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Cook was visiting India seven years after his earlier visit in 2016, and he had good reasons to come by now. Not only is India one of Apple’s key markets for its products, with a 42 per cent share in the premium smartphone segment in 2022, it is also a key manufacturing base for…

Deepika Chalasani was living a life that we are very much conversant with. A hectic corporate career that took her to various parts of the globe, chasing deadlines and enhanced, superlative performance, she ended up compromising her health. The professional with 25 years’ experience across multiple sectors IT-ITES, Hospitality, Retail, FMCG, Pharma, Manufacturing and Financial Services, decided to bring in the same intensity to set right her health. Battling obesity related issues including metabolic disorders, she obstinately researched and experimented various regimens to come up with a comprehensive solution. After many failed attempts of losing weight in the 30’s, Deepika was finally able to lose weight in her 40th year and sustain good health over the last decade as she had integrated her mind and body. Deepika lost over 25…

Atifa Akbar’s journey is a quest to find, embrace and celebrate her true, authentic self. In the process she managed to wake up the entrepreneur in her, playing a significant role in establishing Eclat, an Indian Skincare Brand. The first choice of cosmetologists and an absolute favorite of all beauty and skincare enthusiasts, it has achieved tremendous success in quite a short period of time. From having no previous knowledge of digital marketing to learning, practicing and eventually using the right tricks and techniques, Atifa has proved her credentials to become the digital head of the company. “In every start-up, the founders personally handle all the major areas and departments. So when Sandeep Gupta decided to oversee the manufacturing unit, I dived right into the depths of the internet to…

Dr. Satish Wagh founded Supriya Chemicals with the sole intention of setting standards in conducting businesses ethically and to provide employment opportunities to the deserving. A double graduate with degrees in Chemistry & Economics, he wanted to stamp India’s excellence in this domain, taking upon himself the responsibility to prove it with his venture. Armed with a perfect amalgam of subject knowledge and business acumen, he has transformed Supriya Chemicals into an institution of excellence in the field of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Today, the 36-year-old Bulk Drug Manufacturing Company is Supriya Lifescience Limited, with 4 state-of-the-art facilities in Maharashtra & Head Quarters in Mumbai. Supriya Lifescience Ltd. has a global footprint across 120 countries with a customer base of more than 2000 customers and a portfolio of over 40 Active…

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has inaugurated 110 fast EV charging stations along 15 highways in southern India making 5,000+km of highways electrified. These EV chargers are located at the company’s fuel stations spread across a total of 19 corridors, 3 in Kerala with 19 fuel stations, 6 in Karnataka with 33 fuel stations and 10 in Tamil Nadu with 58 fuel stations. These corridors are present on busy highways connecting tourist and religious destinations. BPCL has currently established EV chargers on 21 highways across India, and aims to have 200 highways electrified in the coming months. Several of these charging stations have food stores and convenience stores.…

Stories that seek to take readers through a guided tour of history, be it Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children (1984), Winston Groom’s Forrest Gump (1986) or Vikram Seth’s A Suitable Boy (1993), play with high stakes. Nilanjan P. Choudhury’s Song of the Golden Sparrow doesn’t take itself as seriously as these—it is a satire that begins with a slapstick, pun-heavy tonality and gets progressively sadder and more careworn. The book’s central conceit is endearing: a yaksha named Prem Chandra Guha is banished to newly-independent India, tasked with writing a thrilling history of the land. Prem (assuming the form of the common sparrow) ends up tailing Manhoos, a boy who lives in Netarhat (now in Jharkhand), and his friend Mary, a wise little Santhal girl. There is much to enjoy in this…

Earlier this year, Kolkata became the only Indian city to feature on the 2023 list of the world’s top 11 food destinations, as adjudged annually by the award-winning digital platform Eater. Amidst the celebratory articles that ensued, detailing the diversity of Kolkata’s food and why it made for a clear winner, a few couldn’t help but wonder just how it could’ve beaten other cities to the punch. Eater offered some explanation on that front: “In picking 2023’s dining destinations, we thought not just about hit lists and must-try dishes…but also the aspects of meals that make them feel immersive: the people, environment, culture and history behind foods that force us to pause and tempt us from preplanned paths.” It is these very aspects that have shaped Kolkata’s culinary landscape—precisely 250…

If you thought board games were restricted to manipulating the in-between hours, then it’s time for an intervention. Sample this ‘haute couture’ Backgammon set, replete with black diamonds and blue sapphires. S by Salanitro, a new Swiss brand sets itself apart by creating exceptional objects that boast truly inventive design, producing unexpected results that offer a unique luxe identity. Backgammon is both a tactical game and a pleasant pastime, and owner Pierre Salanitro’s savoir faire transforms this into an objet d’art made from Swiss wood species. It is handcrafted in Switzerland by the best craftsmen: the game board is made of leather and wood, both patinaed to offer the best quality of play. The checkers are set with black diamonds or blue sapphires along their periphery, as are the 24…

Brimming with Colour Add some dramatic effect to your daily glassware with the striking facet pattern from Villeroy & Boch’s colourful crystal glasses. Drinking water will never be mundane again. Price ₹8,000 (set Of four Boston Coloured Water Glasses); Availability Brand stores and online on Tata Cliq Luxury and Ajio Luxe Foot Fetish Confident, playful, daring and colourful, Jimmy Choo’s India specific limited-edition SHAAN Capsule Collection, is the perfect seasonal highlight whether you want to gift it or refine your own style statement. Price on request; Availability Brand Stores Watch Out Seiko 5 sports model, which was first introduced in 1963, builds on its legacy with the launch of four brand new iterations of the timepiece. Etched in bright hues—brilliant orange and turquoise blue dials—this is the ideal timepiece that…

The legacy of heroes embroiders history with the gilt of immortality. Very few men have a currency bearing their name, let alone a country. But then, Simon Bolivar aka El Libertador wasn’t just any man. Bolivia, which he liberated from the Spanish Royalists, is named after him. So is the Bolívar Fuerte, the currency of Venezuela where he was born. And most of all, the Bolivar cigar is a tribute to the aristocratic deliverer of Latin America, a swashbuckling nobleman from Caracas who freed the continent from King Ferdinand’s grip. Ironically, these full-bodied smokes appeared first not on the Liberator’s soil or in Cuba’s tobacco fields, but in imperial Britain in the early 20th century. At that time, the Bolivar, one of the biggest Cuban tobacco brands today, was also…