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There are many cars across the globe, which have carved a special identity for themselves over the decades. The Ambassador is one of them but totally unique in the way that itâs still being produced. Yes, a 1958 model, which hasnât been changed much and is still selling and also finding some growth!
Thwak! The swing plane comes down in a perfect vertical arch to meet the orb, dismissing it from his five ft something presence. A billion smiles light up the Indian diaspora across the world. Rasp! A horizontal spectacle that sends the orb into spatial travel. Another billion flashes lighting up the night sky, enhancing the mood of a nation, perhaps even boosting the economy.
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is more than just a name. A revolution, a renaissance, a hope. A man who has provided immense hope and cheer to our nation. A nation that often struggles to find individuals who inspire and motivate them. And to do this successfully for 24 years is an achievement on its own.
In India, a country that is steeped in tradition, itâs a joy to partake in the many rituals or watch it happening, more so at special occasions. Be it a âBig Fat Indian Weddingâ or an âIntimate Lean Indian Weddingâ, I have always looked forward to attending these ceremonies. Having friends from different parts of India, I found the many different traditions attached to these ceremonies particularly interesting. I used to be (and still am) fascinated by the colours, the flowers, the chants, the rituals and of course the gastronomic delights!
Old is gold: A phrase that features in the list of top ten clicheÌd âwords of wisdomâ and yet struggles to find its place in the âmust doâsâ of trousseau shopping. sporting heirloom jewels is classy but does slipping into a hand-me-down lehenga earn the same respect? does the glitter of the timeworn fade over time when it comes to outfits or does it too speak of the glimmer of the past? can the grandma garment work its magic on the girl next doorâs wedding? can the blue-blooded royalty carry this charm? We explore the fine line between charm and…
Advertising has become a massive industry today with almost every brand spending an exorbitant amount in an effort to create awareness and ensure top of mind recall. The point is to break through from the clutter and make that one ad that resonates with the brand and ultimately becomes the anthem of the moment. Thatâs the power all brands crave! I have to be honest that most ads these days lack that power of connecting with the audience. Although theyâre technologically advanced and have the best picture quality, etc., they seem to lag behind in creating that connection.
ï»ż Presenting DESI EMOTION #One: Yeh Duniya Ek Numbari! What does it mean to you? We want to know.  Are you celebrating 52 Weeks, 52 Desi Emotions with The Indian Trumpet â all through 2018!
On a recent trip back home to Kolkata, I was scheduled to meet my fave gal pals, who were incidentally in town too, after some ten long years. We were to catch up at my tiny pad, which had for years, shared the privilege of being the crash out zone, to our growing up years, before we succumbed to bigger and better jobs, in far flung cities.
A comedy for residents and tourists alike! The story revolves around an Indian and Pakistani who share a neighbourhood in this beautiful city, Dubai!
The full schedule for the inaugural Alex Broun Play Festival at The Junction in Dubai has just been announced. Over four busy days, 43 of Alex’s plays will be presented by over 100 of Dubai’s top writers, directors, and Independent Theatre Companies.
