Paintstorm lashes the Island City

Paintstorm lashes the Island City

Amidst the hustle bustle of the city, when the monsoon was making its presence felt 

through light drizzle and painting the skylines with countless shades of grey, a storm of 

creativity was brewing up in the brightly lit corners of The White Owl.

Hosted by 4 fabulous personas from various backgrounds, the storm brought out the best 

from every art lover who attended the evening. Paintstorm is an Art-night concept and 

it was conceived, nursed and nurtured by Viren,Aanchal,Sanjana&Prerna. 

It's an art night concept that's poised to add a stroke of soothing blue to the stressful lives of

'The Corporate Knights' and inspire them to bring out the artist within and erase 

the signs of rain blues.

Thursday night would have been was no different if it one had seen it through a 

common man's lens. The flickering signal lights, light drizzle, never-ending traffic and 

expressionless masks which the masses donned. 

But at the White owl,Paintstorm was busy reincarnating Leonardo da Vinci,Salvador 

Dali,Vincent van Gogh through a bunch of young guests' canvases. 

These art eccentrics transformed the mood of damp dusk to a dawn of rising talents through 

their countless strokes of RGB & CMYK.

The guests were provided with the required art material consisting of a brush set, canvas, an 

easel stand and color palette.

The art eccentrics were guided step-by-step to fine tune their masterpieces 

and scrumptious starters, brain stirring cocktails fuelled their creative juices to 

bring the best out of their canvas.

As the skies grew darker and the night more interesting, each one's canvas had a tale to tell 

about their imagination.

There was an air of fun, creativity, and amazement. Paintstorm concluded the evening on an 

inspirational note where it got like-minded individuals to together to paint, drink, eat, and 

be merry.

So, the next time you are in the Island City of Mumbai and wish to evoke the spirits of Art 

legends, Paintstorm is your Art Master. And no art experience is required. 

Rajasthani Food Festival@VITS Andheri

Grandeur coupled with the Royal Rajputana’s hospitality made it was in every patron’s heart. True to its essence, Rajasthani Food Festival at Poolside, Vits restaurant at Andheri East beckoned “Padharo Maare Des!!!”

Hosting its guests with a warm welcome, the festival dished out numerous gastronomical recipes. Exploring the Rajputana cuisine, here are a few signature delights, which stole the hearts away!

6Degree - A leading fashion Talent and Tech Startup joins hands with Lakme Fashion Week, 2016 as its 'Talent Partner for the 6Degree Show

6Degree, one of India’s first fashion talent and tech startup that provides opportunities for fashion professionals to showcase their talent across the globe joins hands with the Lakme Fashion Week, 2016 as its Talent Partner for the 6Degree Show. 6Degree will introduce three new and talented designers named Lalit Dalmia, Saroj Jalan, and 'I AM Design’ by Pratik & Priyanka who will showcase their creations at the LFW 2016. 

Add Colours to your Holi with a Traditional Indian Menu at the Plaza Premium Lounge

Holi, one of the most popular Indian Festivals and also known as the festival of colors will be celebrated this year at the Plaza Premium Lounge with a scrumptious Holi special menu.

Holi marks the onset of spring and the triumph of good over evil. The festival is synonymous with wide range of sweets and milk based drinks. Indulge in traditional culinary delights chosen specially for the occasion by our talented team of chefs. The guest will be greeted with traditional hand crafted welcome drink such as refreshing Rajasthani Thandai or lip-smacking Kesar Pista Lassi. These milk based cold drinks are the perfect way to celebrate the festival and also to beat the heat. Guest will be treated to other mouthwatering dishes like Rangila Paneer Tikka, Gulabi Murg, Subz Dum Biryani, Kashmiri Dafli Curry and Murgh Jalfrezi.

Om Books International And Olive Bar and Kitchen Launches "From My Kitchen To Yours" Celebrated VJ & Model Maria Goretti’s Debut Book

Mumbai, 2^ndMarch 2016:  Om Books International launched the debut book of popular VJ and model Maria Goretti titled ‘From My Kitchen To Yours’ at Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mumbai. After a successful launch in the capital city, the splendid Mumbai launch was attended by a string of Bollywood and TV celebrities. 

DISCOVERY CHANNEL PRESENTS ‘THE WHITE MUGHAL - LOVE AND BETRAYAL IN INDIA’

DISCOVERY CHANNEL PRESENTS

‘THE WHITE MUGHAL - LOVE AND BETRAYAL IN INDIA’

THE ONE HOUR PROGRAMME WILL PREMIERE ON 28^TH MARCH AT 9 PM

Discovery Channel presents the extraordinary story of the relations that existed between the British and some Indians in the 18th century in its new programme ‘THE WHITE MUGHAL - LOVE AND BETRAYAL IN INDIA’. The programme is an emotive description of the book ‘White Mughals’, written by renowned historian and author William Dalrymple.

Premiering on Monday, March 28 on Discovery Channel at 9 PM, ‘THE WHITE MUGHAL – LOVE AND BETRAYAL IN INDIA’ will take viewers to the Deccan Plains of India unearthing the forbidden love between British diplomat stationed in Hyderabad James Achilles Kirkpatrick who risked everything, even converting to Islam just to marry his only love, the Muslim princess of Hyderabad Khair-un-Nissa. 

Eternal Love @Taj (Photography)

Papa John’s lends a helping hand to a recuperating Chennai

Actor Siddharth and Pianist Anil Srinivasan unveil the Donation Box and announce the Rock n Roll concert.

Retail giants’ partner with CouponDunia to offer exciting pre-budget in-store discount coupons

Mumbai, 25^th February, 2016: Come month end; get ready to avail the best discounts on grocery, home care and personal care products at all leading hypermarkets in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. India’s leading ‘online’ couponing platform, CouponDunia, will launch its 4^th edition of offline FMCG coupons insert in leading newspapers on Saturday, 27^th February 2016. To redeem these additional discounts, consumers will need to bring a cut out of the coupons at CouponDunia’s 13+ partner hypermarkets and supermarkets in the three cities. Using these coupons, one can save up to Rs. 1200/- and as the coupon discounts are valid over and above supermarket offers, they can be clubbed for more savings and smiles!

Artworks by a Cloudy Sky...(Photography)

Time to Sizzle your Taste Buds @Hard Rock Cafe

Good music, great ambience and crazy drinks and awesome sizzlers.. Sounds like a perfect combination.. Isn’t it? 

Hard Rock Cafe, the brand synonym to rock and roll music and lip smacking American cuisine invites you to Turn Up The Sizzle all through February! The kitchen at Hard Rock Cafe is on fire and is geared up to roll out a limited time smokin’ hot menu to coddle your taste buds. Hard Rock Café has an astounding treat in store for its fans with a combination of lip-smacking sizzlers; effervescent Long Island Iced Teas and Shots and a chance to win a couple night stay at India’s first Hard Rock Hotel in Goa every week.

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Hues of Setting Sun...(Photography)

Prized Possession

An old book, grandparent's photograph, a die-cast metal toy car or a wine bottle; anything can mount up to a prized possession. Somehow Austin never had one and didn't think of anything or anyone as a prized possession till he set his eyes on her

The first time Austin saw her, he could only catch a glimpse of hers as the man with whom she was, was almost hiding her.But whatever he saw, made him yearn to see her closely. There was an instant connection; an instant fire within and he felt numb with her thoughts. He wanted to make her his companion. He longed to touch her, hold her and kiss her gently. Her dreams chased him throughout the nights, and this become apparent looking at his every morning.

The Navajo Guardian- A short story..!!

The Cigar City of Cuba; Pinar Del Rio was spell bounded by the tropical breeze flirting with palms, steely grey shades adoring the skyline, the froth kissed white sands in the foreground and waves crashing across. Frank Carter was driving through this tropical paradise island from Havana Airport for cracking off a deal. Being 27 he successfully steered the business of repairing & selling luxurious yachts in Miami. Every deal he made was a success but never kept close contacts with his clients as most of them came either from the Hollywood with hell lot of snob or the mafias with litres of bloodshed. Frank was a man of words; he knew to keep the promises and stressed in getting transparency in the business. He loved working with people having transparency in their businesses but rarely met such individuals. This deal was an eye opener for him stating that there exist noble men just like Don Vito Corleone.

Kalimpong-The Land of Kings

Adorned with a breathtaking backdrop of Eastern Himalayas, carpeted with virgin forests and encircled by unchartered villages, this place offers a spectacular milieu of towering snow capped peaks. Situated 4000 ft above sea level in the beautiful knolls of Darjeeling between Siliguri & Gangok, it shares borders with Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh which are all within a few hours drive from here. 

Timeless Tawang

Breathing lowers, eyes get transfixed and soul flies off leaving the senses spellbound. Nothing seems breath taking as the 400 years old monastery looming across the horizon. Perched at a height above 12,155ft and having drenched in quintessential aura of Buddhism, this land of Monpa Tribe is nestled in the knolls of dawn-lit mountains. Nuzzled in the icy folds of higher Himalayan foothills of North Easthern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang is scarcely populated mountainous track lying roughly on the northwest extreme. Mesmerising lofty mountains, clear sparkling lakes, deep gorges, exquisite Gompas and quaint villages shade this tinsel town as the basket of adventure. The high altitude bare mountains, uninhabited hilly belt ranging from 6000 ft to 11,000.ft comprising of plateau and sparsely populated narrow valleys graduates Tawang as the Mecca of trekkers and hikers.

Where Pilgrimage Meets Fun- Gokarna

Burgeoned alongside the western coast of Southern India in the North Kannada District of Karnataka State, the quaint town is pilgrims’ paradise & beach-lovers heaven. Bestowed with pristine beaches and timeless temples of Hindu deities like Lord Shiva, Lord Maha Ganapati, Goddess Bhadrakali and many more, Gokarna is termed as the ‘Kashi of South India’.

Burdwan- The Gateway of West Bengal

Anglicized as Burdwan during the British Raj, the history of Bardhaman dates back to 5000 BC. The picturesque city in the East Indian State of West Bengal houses archeological evidences that claim its existence to Late Stone Age or Mesolithic Age. It was named as Bardhaman in the honour of Vardhaman Swami or Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism. It is believed that he had spent some time in Astikagrama and the ancient Jainism scriptures second the fact.

Pages from a traveller's diary- Rishikesh

Nestled scenically in the laps of Sivalik Range in Himalayas; is a spiritual town of Rishikesh. Located in Dehradun district in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, the holy city is a revered pilgrimage center among the Hindus. Burgeoned in natural splendor the city is a Gateway to Himalayas and an origination point for the “Char Dham” pilgrimage; one of the most sacred pilgrimage tours — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Flourished at the foothills of Himalayas this sanctified city gets its name “Rishikesh” after Lord “Vishnu” which means ‘lord of the senses’. 

The city comprises of the main town of Rishikesh along with few distinct sections encompassing hamlets and settlements on both the banks of the river Ganges. Primarily the main town Rishikesh comprises of an expansive commune known as “Muni-ki-Reti” meaning "sands of the sages" and the home of Sivananda Ashram; The Divine Life Society founded by Swami Sivananda popularly known as Sivananda Nagar. The north of Rishikesh comprises of the temple section of Lakshman Jhula, and a little further north are the assorted Ashrams around Swarg Ashram on the east bank.