England –Sotheby’s hosts event with KOH -I-NOOR authors William Dalrymple & Anita Anand

Anything relating to an extraordinary gem, especially one such as the Koh-I-Noor diamond, would certainly be of interest to Sotheby’s. On Thursday, 1st  June, 2017, Sotheby’s hosted a reception and talk by William Dalrymple & Anita Anand, the authors of the book ‘KOH -I-NOOR, The History of the World’s Most Infamous Diamond’,  in London. The authors have traced the Kohinoor’s back story spanning several centuries, and what emerges is not just the tale of a very valuable gem but a narrative of greed, and of ambition. Of men who coveted, and of men who caved in.

For the occasion Sotheby’s had a replica of the original uncut Koh-I-Noor diamond on display, the receipt for the formal transfer of the diamond from the royal Sikh treasury to the governor general of India along with a selection of related paintings as well as a display of jewelry from their forthcoming sales.

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India – DLF Cyber Hub Gurgaon to host festival 809-Drink and Dine from 14th to 18th June

The popular food destination for the NCR region, DLF Cyber Hub located in Gurgaon is creating the right buzz in the hot summer months by hosting a five day festival 809-Drink and Dine. A must for food aficionados, 809 offers perfectly paired dishes and cocktails, curated by chefs of in house outlets at the price of Rs.809/-(all inclusive).

This five day festival will witness fabulous deals from 22 outlets within the hub such as Zizo, People & Co, Olive Bistro, Dhaba, Nooba, Oh Calcutta, Café Delhi Height, Indigo, Imperfecto, Circus, Chumbak, Soda Bottle Openerwala, Delifrance, Twist, Soi 7, Pier 38, Sutra, Raasta, Smaaash,The Wine Company, The Grill Mill and Italiano.

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Bhutan – 8th Mountain Echoes Literary Festival announced in Thimphu from 25th – 27th August

Bhutan is all set to host the 8th edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival in Thimphu, for three days from 25th to 27th August, 2017, with a special inaugural ceremony on 24th August. This festival was established under the patronage of Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wang chuck, and the eighth edition of the festival aims to provide a collaborative platform for cultural dialogue and encourage the exchange of ideas, stories and experiences. The festival is an initiative of India-Bhutan Foundation and will be held in association with India’s literary consultancy, Siyahi.

The three-day festival will celebrate the Untouched Beauty, Unexplored Ideas and Unstoppable Voices from the heart of the happiest country in the world.Headline names set to appear at the festival this year include Markus Zusak, an Australian author known for his international best-sellers such as The Book Thief; Francesca Beard, a London-based writer and performance poet who is appreciated around the world; American television host and author Padma Lakshmi and India’s national treasure, author Ashwin Sanghi.

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UK / India –Forevermark inscribed its two millionth diamond at its Diamond Institute in Surat

Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group announced that it has inscribed its two millionth diamonds at the Forevermark Diamond Institute in Surat. The 3.48 carat round brilliant stone has been inscribed with a unique ‘2,000,000’ serial number. The milestone follows the announcement in February this year of Forevermark being available in more than 2,000 retail outlets worldwide.

The US$10 million Surat facility is one of the most technically advanced diamond inscription and grading centres in the world, employing around 100 highly skilled diamond workers. The Forevermark Diamond Institute provides an accurate and reliable grading service for each Forevermark diamond, selecting and inscribing Forevermark diamonds with a unique identification number. The two millionth diamond will be set in a piece of jewellery at the Forevermark Design and Innovation Centre in Milan, Italy, and will ultimately become part of the brand’s exclusive red carpet collection.

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Christian Louboutin’s ‘Aurelien’ sneakers for Pitti Uomo at Hardcourt Bike Polo

On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, French designer Christian Louboutin staged a day-long Bike Polo tournament, known as the Hardcourt Bike Polo, in the historic Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence. This was part of his strategy to introduce his men’s collection, the ‘Aurelien’ sneaker at the 92nd edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo fair, which is regarded as a pivotal menswear moment in the fashion calendar. This unique sporting event of polo on bikes took place with eight teams of competitors from countries including France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, UK and USA. The champion was crowned by Christian Louboutin himself at the close. Having shown pre-collection to great success during Milan Moda Uomo in both 2015 and 2016, Louboutin is thrilled to be hosted this year as a special project by Pitti Immagine Uomo.

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India – Tennis Legend Arantxa Sanchez visits Longines boutique as brand ambassador

Triple Roland Garros winner Arantxa Sanchez is in India in her capacity as an ambassador for the “Rendez-Vous à’ Roland-Garros in partnership with Longines” event, to lend her support and popularize the Conquest Roland Garros ladies model. On 17th April, she visited the Longines boutique located in Connaught Place, New Delhi, to share her passion for Longines timepieces and specifically the official watch for the occasion – the Conquest Roland Garros.

The French Tennis Federation (FFT), organizers of the world’s premier clay court event – Roland-Garros (aka The French Open), in association with All India Tennis Association (AITA) today launched the third Indian edition of Rendez-Vous à Roland-Garros in partnership with Longines. Returning for the third consecutive year, the tournament is aimed at promoting young talents and clay-court tennis in India.

Speaking on the occasion, the event’s ambassador and former world no. 1 Spanish champion Arantxa Sanchez said,”I am extremely excited to be part of the Rendez-Vous à Roland-Garros in partnership with Longines. Longines has a rich history in the world of tennis and the Conquest Roland Garros is a fitting tribute to this. It is a beautiful timepiece which in my mind is a great representation of sporting elegance.”

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Madhu Jain – Ace Textile Revivalist

Not for nothing Madhu Jain’s name invokes respect. Bestowed with lofty titles such as the “Ikat Queen of India” or the “First Lady of Ikat”, Madhu has held dozens of exhibitions and shows in India and globally. She has stayed true to her love for natural fabrics and textiles, creating magic with the traditional weaves of India, and winning awards along the way, such as the FICCI FLO award for Excellence in the field of Creative Arts in 2009.

Among her many achievements was also the moment in 1997, when Madhu’s Nakshi Kantha and Dhaka Muslin Craft collections were showcased at the Miss world Pageant. In 2009 she was the official Style and Design partner promoting the traditional sari at the Miss India World Wide Contest

On the opening day of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2017 on 15th March, 2017,Madhu Jain presented a spectacular visual story of India’s rich textile heritage. Her 22-piece retrospective collection opened with a black, white, red Uzbekistan inspired ikat sari, and then moved onto a dramatic kurta with fluid pants.The black and white saris on the ramp, along with multi-coloured Patoladupattas was just the beginning of her fab showcase. The handloom saris with Devnagiri script borders and shimmering sequin palavs – some with the ancient print motifs were her old masterpieces, which she sourced from the private collection of her clients. The gold, black, red brocade Sherwani was regal, while the playful Warli prints on saris and the glitzy embroidered kurtas with matching potli bags and dazzling dupattas were eye-catching entries. The Thai weft style of Matmi or Mudmeeikat was innovatively blended with the Odisha or Andhra ikat.

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