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THE FUTURE IS NOW Dear Readers As the recently concluded 90th Academy Awards drew towards the big crescendo, the one aspect that came shining through was that while the sequel to the cult classic, Blade Runner may not really have set the box office ablaze, it had definitely scored big points with the critics. Picking up two statuettes as against a nomination in five prime categories, Blade Runner 2049 depicts a future that makes us all think. It also features flying cars which, apparently, would go on to become the norm in the year 2049. Now here is the point one is trying to make. Flying cars are already preparing for their vertical take-off and landing. Speaking at an investors’ forum last month, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated that his company had good reason to believe they would launch flying taxi services within the next five years. Germany has already tested cars using the VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) prototype which would lead one to suggest that we are not actually waiting for the future to arrive. We are living it right now. This edition of Millionaireasia India is dedicated to the myriad ways in which the technology of today will transform our tomorrows. Concepts such as hyper loop hotels which allow a guest to travel between cities without once leaving the comfort of their hotel rooms are so radically revolutionary, they will, quite literally, usher in a new era of human civilisation. However, it is not all about technology and machines. It is primarily about leaders. Everything that is happening right now in the field of scientific innovation is driven by human spirit and purpose and that is the reason why the future is also about the leaders who have their vision firmly focussed on shaping the days that will come into our lives. Manasi Kirloskar is one such visionary. The Executive Director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd, she hails from a family that has entrepreneurship in its veins and she is utilising technology to truly make a difference. Manasi is also the founder and CEO of Caring With Colour, an initiative that deploys technology to improve learning outcomes for students and for training teachers at Government schools. It is another one of the many ways in which the present is shaping the future.
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CHARTING NEW TERRITORIES A young and dynamic corporate leader Manasi Kirloskar is busy scripting success in her own right
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In Time – There are innumerable firsts that can be attributed to the House of Breguet and its illustrious founder is giving time a sound of its own
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Watch It – Delectable precision marvels from the top notch brands that will let you flaunt your style
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In Conversation – Avik Chatterjee, Head-Innovations & New Formats, Speciality Restaurants Limited speaks about his foray into the world of restaurants
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As President of luxury carmaker Lexus India, PB Venugopal is responsible for Lexus’ growth in India. An inspirational leader, he is passionate about talent development.
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PerfectComfort David Hugh’s Elysium is a chair that defies gravity. In the form of perfect ergonomics and soft, feathery comfort, your body is held upright yet reclined. The British inventor and furniture designer Dr David Wickett, has managed to blend art and science in his latest creation. Central to the design is an advanced carbon fibre skeleton that engages perfectly with human form. It also employs patented frictionless technology that works as a virtual cam to move the body with ease, ensuring the body is always in balance. This is the reason why the Elysium gives the feeling of zero gravity. The Elysium is not just sensationally cosy, but luxuriously eye-pleasing, too. It comes in Scandinavian leather in a variety of about 70 different colours. Each chair is handcrafted to perfection at David Hugh’s Cambridge workshop and offers two modes — either in lockable recline or free motion. www.davidhugh.com/en/
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UltimateImage Mirror epitomises Frednology’s raison d’être – to provide smart and stylish lifestyle technology for living spaces and business establishments across the globe, to create a more comfortable and connected world. Think of it as a big, beautiful tablet hanging on your wall. Mirror responds to your word or your touch, with built-in voice control and a 10-point capacitive touch screen. This means you can literally tell Mirror what to do from anywhere in the room. It even speaks your language, as its Android operating system comes with multi-lingual capabilities. www.frednology.com
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World’s first robotic shading system from Shadecraft Sunflower is an $8,000 robotic parasol that moves with the sun to keep you constantly shaded. It can connect to your home network via Wi-Fi and allow you to interact with your smarthome devices using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It also has a built-in entertainment system, security camera, and can serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Giant TV specialist C Seed has introduced C Seed 262, the world’s largest 4k widescreen TV with an integrated 4k media server and ten integrated high-end speakers for total quality sound in a 7.1. or 9.1 cinema surround configuration and a motorized custom high end fabric cover to hide the screen at the click of a button. Pick content from the integrated 4k media server and enjoy a viewing experience that up to now was simply unavailable outside a private movie theatre in a remote corner of your mansion.
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HandCurated Shiny black crocodile belt mounted with a square buckle in semi-brilliant gold by Duret-Paris epitomises luxury. This custom-made belt has been entirely hand-stitched from a saddle stitch using a black waxed linen thread. It is 35mm in width with lining in matte black box. www.duret-paris.com
CraftedLeather Popular for their expertise in leather, Tod’s Men’s Spring Collection 2018 collection stands out for the fact that creative director Andrea Incontri treats leather as if it were fabric in a cohesive and fun collection. The designer depicts striped patterns on bomber jackets and shirts, apart from introducing a new motif, which he called “cloudflage,” a mix between a cloudy design and camouflage. www.tod.com
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TwistedStyle The classic style of the twisted Four Seasons wool fabric makes the oneand-a-half-breasted jacket an ideal outfit for every occasion. The half-lined construction accentuates the lightness of the materials and the classic Brunello Cucinelli fit, close-fitted to the body and slightly broader on the shoulders. A new feature of the collection, the gold-plated metal buttons add a precious detail to the jacket. www.brunellocucinelli.com/en/
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RoyalSteps Christian Louboutin’s new foot accessory enchants by a fairytale of bygone royalty. With finite detailing suited for the royal court, women’s Babouchkaflor receives a hand-detailed treatment of Christian Louboutin’s signature crest in Swarovski crystals and sublime cannetille embroidery. Decorated in an opulent detailing of handmade sequin flowers with beaded embellishments and large crystals, this ultra-luxe mule is finished with a leather ruffle across the vamp and a 35mm dragonfly glitter heel. us.christianlouboutin.com
PrizedPurse The new bag from Dior’s Spring Summer 2017 collection Dio(r) evolution Flap Bag is a break from Dior’s feminine style handbags, with its edgy and trendy look. The design features a flap bag with a slot handclasp. The handclaps feature a metal DIOR signature, available in silver or gold tone. The flap bag comes in a wide adjustable shoulder strap. The interior is made of suede and can fit basic necessities. It is made of calfskin and comes in basic colors such as Black, White and Tan. www.dior.com
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FloralHues Definitive directors of Italian style Dolce & Gabbana return with this sky blue flowery ensemble for carefree summer looks. For Spring Summer 2018, Dolce & Gabbana present their Mondello collection full of colourful Sicilian Majolica inspired tile and floral prints. The Italian designers use vibrant patterns and colors to represent love. From the discreet to the extravagant, they make any outfit that little bit more luxurious. www.dolcegabbana.com
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The Sound Of Time There are innumerable firsts that can be attributed to the House of Breguet and its illustrious founder and probably one of the most outstanding of them is giving time a sound of its own
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goes even further. He gave time a hitherto unknown dimension-he made time musical. As horology progressed to explore newer areas, watchmakers began equipping their creations with the ability to count out time audibly. Some utilised bells to achieve this, which was bulky and cumbersome while others deployed tiny hammers to tap on the case back to tell time. Needless to say, the results were far from pleasant to the ear. Abraham-Louis Breguet surmounted this problem forever in 1783 by fitting his ground-breaking watches with circular metallic rings on which the hammers would strike creating a melodious chime. It was just one of the many ways in which the master innovator completely transformed the art of watchmaking and gave time a sound of its own.
Classique Grande Complication 7637 Minute Repeater There is no doubt about the fact that the minute repeater holds an exalted position in the horological universe because there are very few in this world who have the skills required to fit and adjust the delicate parts that go into the making of a minute repeater. The House of Breguet, in its constant quest for innovation, perfected a new way of designing and fitting these parts which also featured innovative positions for the gongs, gong rests and hammers. This patented technique powers the Classique Grande Complication which features a crystal clear sound that has never been heard before in any repeater without chimes. The Classique Grande 7637 comes in 18k silver and rose gold finish and boasts a clear sapphire case back which displays the watch’s hand wound movement.
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Classique Grande Complication 7639 Haute Joaillerie Minute Repeater Often labelled the ‘senior’ companion piece to the 7637 Minute Repeater, the Classique Grande Complication 7639 augments the sonority of the watch by adding the prestige of baguette diamonds to the minute repeater function. The purity and hardness of diamonds reduces vibration loss to a minimum which gives the 7639 a beautifully pure sound that would delight any connoisseur of chiming Grande Horlogerie.
Classique 5447 Minute Repeater & Perpetual Calendar A masterpiece of technical ingenuity and harmony, the new Classique 5447 has created a place for itself in the coveted circle of Grande Complications thanks to the several stunning aspects that come encased in its white or pink gold costume. One such aspect is the rich tone of its sound which is a direct result of the unceasing work at the R&D department of Montres Breguet. Utilising psycho-acoustic tests and analyses that have served to fine-tune clarity and sound resolution, the Classique 5447 is a timeless creation.
Pocket Watch 1907 Tourbillon & Grand Strike Before we go any further into details that make the Pocket Watch 1907 assume one of the highest titles amongst Grandes Complications, here is a significant fact. The yellow-gold case of the watch is made of two secret covers. One hides the face and the other covers the movement assembly. These covers are adorned with a barleycorn pattern and there is only one craftsman in the world today who knowns how to execute this extraordinary masterpiece. If that were not indication enough of the exclusivity of this creation, the Pocket Watch 1907 has been the subject of two patents which is evidence enough of Breguet’s willingness and ability to carry on the legacy of its illustrious founder.
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THE EPOCH MAKERS Time to wear your attitude on your wrist. These delectable precision marvels from the top notch brands will let you flaunt your style
IWC For many, it’s a dream come true. For the first time ever, IWC as a part of their 150th anniversary celebrations has integrated the popular moon phase display in the classic Portofino collection. The Portofino HandWound Moon Phase in 18-carat red gold pays homage to the first Portofino from 1984, which also had a moon phase display. It is powered by the hand-wound 59800-calibre movement, which has a power reserve of 8 days when fully wound.
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The Lange Zeitwerk is the world’s first mechanical wristwatch that displays hours and minutes with jumping numerals. Its trailblazing design expresses the totally new concept. The time bridge is one of the most prominent design elements of its dial.
Ulysse Nardin has unveiled two new bespoke watches called Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision Coral Bay. They feature a special finish, involving an acrylic painting and gold wire bonding to turn the dial of these watches into a visual spectacle.
Audemars Piguet Designed for the independent women of today, Audemars Piguet has launched the Ladies Royal Oak Offshore Collection. With its assertive style and distinctive lines, the collection displays sophistication and energetic feminity of the modern woman.
Frederique Constant Federique Constant presents a redesigned Classic Worldtimer Manufacture in a new green colour. A world map is etched on the dial and the twentyfour cities are placed on its outer rim. Telling time on this timepiece will make keeping time a relaxing experience.
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GoS The renowned Swedish luxury watch brand, GoS, has recently introduced the Sarek Midnight Blue at Basel World 2018. GoS in its venture to draw inspiration from nature has proudly created another timepiece which is both stylish and elegant.
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Technology on a Platter Avik Chatterjee, Head-Innovations & New Formats, Speciality Restaurants Limited, speaks about his foray into the world of restaurants and the brand’s expansion plans By Rama Ahuja
Food and technology come together to create experiences that are presentation. Regional flavours are also big at the moment and ethereal and have an everlasting bond with the discerning guests. will continue to be. People are moving away from the classics and getting more and more experimental when it comes to eating out. Please tell us a little about your journey into the world of restaurants? Did you always want to be a restaurateur? How has the restaurant business evolved over time? Where do I was born into the world of restaurants, as my father, Anjan you see it go over the next few years? Chatterjee, started his first restaurant the same year as I was Previously, people were used to multi-cuisine restaurants with born (25 years ago). Like him, I’ve always wanted to be an not much focus on the concept. Patrons would seek quality food entrepreneur. At the age of 18, I started my first entrepreneurial at a respectable price and ambience. Today, we see the same journey into the restaurant industry by the name of ‘Madbites’ patrons seeking focused cuisines with new innovative flavours. (a midnight food delivery service). I knew I had to carve it out for myself and hence it was decided that I would head the What sets Speciality Restaurants apart from the other new restaurants to work on new concepts while keeping up restaurants businesses in the country? with current trends. Speciality Restaurants is the only listed company in the home grown fine dining space in the country. With an experience of over What role does technology play in the kitchens of Speciality 25 years and 16 brands across various cuisines, we have a deep Restaurants? Please elaborate. understanding of the average Indian diner. What really sets us At Speciality Restaurants, we focus more on technology apart is our operational capability and internal employee training. that improves overall food quality and kitchen health rather than using technology to reform a type of product. We used What are the future plans for Speciality Restaurants? technology for the purpose of dehydration, lacto-fermentation, After the successful launch of two new Asian brands, we are soon cryo-frying and smoke treatments to name a few. to launch our newest addition of restaurants in Mumbai. Along with the expansion of current brands, Speciality Restaurants What are the upcoming trends in the restaurant industry? is expanding overseas in countries such as Sri Lanka, United I would say it’s all about simple yet effective and innovative Kingdom, USA, UAE and a few others.
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At Speciality Restaurants, we focus more on technology that improves overall food quality and kitchen health rather than using technology to reform a type of product
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Master Of Vignettes An icon who has made creating landmarks moments somewhat of a habit, Kailash Surendranath is a phenomenally innovative soul with an extraordinary creative ouevre By Sam Lal
It does not matter if you do not know Kailash Surendranath personally because if you have grown up in India of the Eighties and every single decade after it, his works are already an indelible part of your life’s fabric. His is the beautiful mind that has given advertising some of its most memorable moments – from the Liril ad with the girl under a waterfall that completely revolutionised the concept of the ad film to the legendary ‘Mile Sur’ which is embedded in the consciousness of millions, Kailash Surendranath is an extraordinary storyteller. Millionaireasia India settles down for a conversation with the undisputed pioneer.
propaganda messages. They were made at a time when the only TV channel available in India was Doordarshan and they used these films extensively and often and very graciously, gave us credit each time. When a piece of work is appreciated, there are many forces that come together to make it happen. Some intended and some accidental. Music, I feel, was a major force. This country loves music, and we’ve put together musical masters in creating the music for each of these works. Then, there is the fact that people love to identify. They identify with their heroes, with their language, their region, their nation and all these works are pan-Indian.
You provided national integration a brand new vocabulary in the Eighties. How did Mile Sur…come about? It was a wonderful time. India was slowly opening up globally those days but we were still considered a ‘developing’ and ‘third world’ nation. Today of course, things are vastly different. This was the exact brief we received for the first national integration film: ‘spread the light of freedom’. We have and always will take great pride in our sport stars so why not a heroic film about sports stars! We made a list and wrote them letters (this was a time with no mobiles and internet). We then spent more than a month travelling this beautiful country on Indian Airlines filming the passing of a torch, Olympic style. It was a magnificent experience and I loved and cherished every moment.
An astonishing tally of 3500 ad films and counting. What keeps you inspired? I think it is the fact that you keep learning all the time. I started working at a time when TV was not such a ubiquitous medium across the country. Then we have seen the age of cable television and now the internet. Story telling has always been a passion with me and to keep telling those stories across different mediums is what keeps me fresh, rejuvenated and inspired.
It wasn’t a one-off because you have revisited the theme of national integration at periodic intervals subsequently with resounding success. What are some of the factors which, you think, resonated with the audience? These are emotional messages as opposed to informative or
Ministry Of Home Affairs - Mile Sur Mera Tumhara-orginal (1988)
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What do you look forward to this year and beyond? Like I said earlier, we have been through these amazing platforms that technology provides us with. I am working in the field of Virtual Reality these days. I think the core remains the same in as much that you have to tell a story in the simplest form possible but you have so much more at your disposal to make that story as immersive as possible. The new game is to create a bingewatching series or a featurette for the internet. Those are some of the areas that I am focussing on these days and we hope to do some quality work in these areas in time to come.
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Story telling has always been a passion with me and to keep telling those stories across different mediums is what keeps me fresh, rejuvenated and inspired
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The Hollywood connection Tom Kiely, President and CEO, West Hollywood, highlights the significance of West Hollywood as a unique, and multi-faceted tourist destination By Pallavi Singh
West Hollywood with its picturesque locales is an idyllic hotspot for a discerning traveller. Having played a key role in promoting West Hollywood, Tom Kiely takes us through the myriad attractions the place has on offer. It’s been a year since you took over as CEO of Visit West Hollywood. How has the experience been so far? Its been really terrific. West Hollywood is very dynamic. The city is a small community with 33,000 residents. Only three square kilometres. We are California’s most walkable city so you don’t need a car. I think Indian visitors will find West Hollywood extremely attractive destination to base their stay and enjoy the greater Los Angeles. What would you say have been the big challenges and the big accomplishments? I think the biggest challenge and also the reasons why we are here in India today is to bring about an awareness of West Hollywood. If you are talking about challenges it is about creating awareness of West Hollywood and getting people to understand that West Hollywood is where all of that Hollywood action happens. Hollywood is really like a production centre—it’s a business centre—they make films, they make television shows but West Hollywood is where people live, celebrities live, they enjoy their lives. As far as big accomplishments go, we are well on our way to be promoting West Hollywood internationally. According to recent estimates, West Hollywood contributes more than $900 million to the US economy annually. What are some of the initiatives you’ve undertaken to build on this further? One of the big things we are doing is fine-tuning our
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marketing approach by market but also going after more affluent travellers in key markets, India being one of them. We know that Indian travellers appreciate luxury and expect good service. We do try and find the highest levels which is possible in West Hollywood. Many of our hotels are custom specific and most of them are able to deal with high end celebrities, film and television production crews. So when Indians come to the United States, to West Hollywood, we would be able to willingly offer the accommodation and service that they would be expecting. How would you describe West Hollywood? West Hollywood is like the sun of Los Angeles. A lot of activity happens here. It is common to see celebrities at a bar, or restaurants, or shops. Several celebrities own shops and restaurants while many are residents. Each time Indians are looking for a unique type of experience whether it is shopping, dining etc, West Hollywood is the place to be. What are the kind of partnerships you are looking to build with India during this visit and in the long-term? There are several of them. One of them is at the rudimentary level. We want to establish and grow our relationships with travel trade. Secondly, we want to make our connection with the media and the Press in order to promote West Hollywood so your readers can understand the existence of West Hollywood, its uniqueness and raise awareness about the destination. In the longer term we would like to see our Indian numbers to grow. We welcome all visitors regardless of where they are from or who they are. All are treated well and all are treated equally. We know India has affluent travellers so they are very important, I would say.
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We know that Indian travellers appreciate luxury and expect good services. We do try and find the highest levels which is possible in West Hollywood
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A Leap into the future
As we step into a newer day and age we attempt to understand the lifestyles the future will have on offer and the methods and modes we would adopt in terms of adding meaning to our lives By Pallavi Singh
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Designed to perfection Apurva Bose Dutta, Architectural Journalist feels future home and office spaces would see a reinvention in materials that are earthy and sustainable
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structures is also going to be an inevitable part of these spaces. It’s a novel idea to see the 3D printing processes coming into creating buildings too with houses are being aimed to made net zeroenergy. Any kind of new innovations in the construction industry are always welcomed. However, there has to be a concrete logic and a reasoning to why this innovation is necessary. It would be preferable to see the final product, experience it and get a note on its statistics to understand how comfortable and liveable the space is, the cost and the specifications that have been achieved, before further commenting on it. 3D printing on account of mitigating construction time, greater efficiency, and offering an alternative of cutting on the dependency on skilled labour, has been proposed in India too, however it remains to be an expensive option to consider here.
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From freeform 3D printed homes to massive pods under the sea, architects have come up with some wildly imaginative designs for the future. Things have evolved in a manner that the exuberant imagination of architects extends beyond limits when put into practice
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The world’s first freeform 3D-printed home just got one step closer to fruition. Designed by WATG Urban, the Curve Appeal home won the Freeform Home Design Challenge in 2016 – and it’s slated to break ground this year after a research and development phase. The futuristic home will be the first of its kind, and it features a complex blend of curved angles and glazed windows.
Green architecture Green architecture is a green building design technique. The designs are created with the environment in mind including focusing on the larger construction implications of environmental sustainability. Green architecture gives careful consideration to designing energy efficient and eco-friendly houses and buildings. Natural ecology is a key concept in green architectural providing the basis for the construction model.
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Underwater architecture Innovative projects in the domain include a wide range of building types based on very different approaches to handling water as the base for buildings – whether as floating or fixed constructions, as new buildings or for reusing existing structures. From the world’s largest underwater restaurant in the Maldives to a community of luxury floating condos in Dubai that put beachfront property to shame, undersea buildings illustrate what can be done when we fuse technology with architecture.
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Of ornate designs Samvit Tara, Managing Director, Roche Bobois India talks about the trends in new age furnishings, and their shape, size and form going forward
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Materials would connote thickness, materials, movement. The thickness, in the figurative sense, gives meaning to the objects (Aqua, Chimère). The materials (ceramic, marble) allow the designers to build the objects, giving life to their vision. And the movement, whether real or designed, animates pieces that would otherwise be fixed (Abstract, Itinerary, Scala). The aesthetic influences and trends that will shape demand would be marble and wood, colours and extravagance and freedom of form. The home space is less dictated by fads and are furnished with a long-term view as opposed to the fashion space, which changes rapidly. There are home fashion trends that emerge every year and are followed by interior designers to make homes fashionable. These trends are visible in an array of furnishings and will take bigger proportions in the days to come.
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Living well incorporates living smartly. Every aspect of our lifestyle, be it furnishings or other home accessories needs to be relooked into and tweaked to not only suit contemporary needs but also ensure a luxurious living going forward
Beds Designed by Edoardo Carlino, Hi-Can High Fidelity Canopy is the ultimate sleeper’s dream. Shaped like a metallic box, this elegant and visually stunning sleeping pod is a full-fledged multimedia entertainment system. It includes a reading lamp, a sound system, games consoles, an HD projector and blinds that enclose you. From the comfort of your bed, you can control everything including your beds movement.
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Kitchen Appliances The dining IKEA table plays an important role in our lives. The table recognises the grocery items kept on it, through a camera located above, and suggests recipes using these ingredients. The idea is to waste less and engage with the food in order to be more mindful and live sustainably.
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The Bio Robot Refrigerator is created to be mounted horizontally, vertically or even on the ceiling. It will come without a motor or other technology. The food is placed into its biopolymer gel, which uses luminescence light generated at cold temperatures to preserve food.
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Driving into the future PB Venugopal, President, Lexus India opines that automobiles of the future will be guided by artificial intelligence, and advanced human machine interface technologies
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friendly. The usable range of this engine has been expanded, particularly with regard to vehicle speed. A lower engine RPM drive means excellent quietness when cruising at high speeds. Performance driven hybrids with the highest technology advancements and craftsmanship will set the precedent for the future of luxury vehicles globally, and in India. At Lexus, we are already working towards the future of mobility. The future vision for automobiles will be guided by artificial intelligence, and advanced human machine interface technologies. So, while we are still some way away from doing away with roads, we are close to achieving a different reality which was once thought counter-intuitive, and that is the co-existence of the future of automotive innovation with ecological sustainability. The dreams of the future, may in fact, be a reality today.
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Cars of the future would use solar power, electricity and other myriad options. Gyroplanes or autogyros are marvellous innovative futuristic flying cars that are transforming the shape of travel and placing the power where it belongs – in the travellers’ hands.
Mercedes Benz F015
A driverless vehicle, the Mercedes Benz F 015 interior looks more like a lounge than a car, with sleek, curved seats and doors that open at a 90 degree angle to allow ease of access. All the car’s functions are controlled by touch screen computers, and is also be capable of reading gestures and eye movements. It looks so good you’d just want to drive it!
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The Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept motorcycle is so advanced that BMW claims riders wouldn’t require a protective gear such as helmets and padded suits. The motorcycle would have a self-balancing system that keeps the bike upright both in motion and when still.
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AeroMobil
A marvel to behold, the AeroMobil aims to turn age-old dreams of science fiction into reality. It is a fully functional flying car, capable of reaching speeds of 160kph on land and 200kph in the air. The AeroMobil has successfully completed its first test run, both on land and in the air.
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Dial into the future Suneet Singh Tuli, Founder & CEO DataWind Inc is of the opinion that touch panel based input devices would remain dominant for the foreseeable future
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here would be a revolution in terms of design and usage of mobile phones in the future. Let us delve into the concept of futuristic phones. While the physical design and input technologies have evolved from flip-phones to Blackberry type keyboard devices, and now touch panel based input, we think the touch panel based input devices would remain dominant for the foreseeable future. The mobile phones of the future will be marked by several distinctive features. The most important development in smartphones is the implementation of Artificial Intelligence. This would evolve the phone into a full featured companion, functioning as a power personal assistant. This functionality will require phones to be connected to the Internet 24/7, and such would come bundled with Internet access. Talking about the kind of materials to be used going forward, it is important to point out that phones will continue to be made from all kinds of materials including plastics, metal and even wood. The range of materials for external shells is varied, with even glass as the core casing for the phone. The range of materials will cover all such categories, but due to cost and utility, plastic cases will continue to dominate. We believe that touch panel devices will stabilise as the primary form factor of mobile phones, and will not be replaced by either foldable or wearable phones.
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Instead, accessories as smart watches, clothes, caps or other items that deliver phone alerts would become more common. To improve performance, resistance to water and greater durability will be key features that manufacturers of phones and gadgets use to differentiate their products. Our target market will continue to be the ‘bottom of the pyramid’ segment, that continues to use feature phones and have not been exposed to smartphones and Internet access. By providing affordability in hardware and access, we believe the revolution will be bringing the next billion Internet users online.
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We can already do a million and one things with the smart phones in our pockets, but who knows what phones will be able to do in the future. Tron phone, contact lens phones, gold tooth phones, earring phones – the possibilities are endless. foldable phones This HiFi concept headset from LG gives us a whole new way of using a cell phone. It’s a peculiar touch screen phone in which the headset can be wrapped around the head to enjoy music and attend to call even when you are moving around. LG is working on two different flexible smartphone designs.
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Samsung’s transparent, flexible AMOLED screen seems to be able to ‘throw’ a holographic 3D image so solid it looks like you could touch it. Glasses-free 3D does exist but it doesn’t look like this. The screen has the functions of a high-end tablet computer - and appears to be able to translate instantly from French into Korean.
Not so long ago, the popular check phone was Nokia 3310 with mere basic functions. However, significant improvement has been made since then. The Morph is a concept that demonstrates how future mobile devices might be stretchable and flexible, allowing the user to transform their mobile device into radically different shapes. It demonstrates the ultimate functionality that nanotechnology is capable of delivering: flexible materials, transparent electronics and self-cleaning surfaces.
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Check into luxury Nishant Choubey, Corporate Chef, The Roseate believes that a new style of appdriven accomodation is a time efficient option for new age corporate travellers
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within the physical boundary of the airport. Connected or located adjacent to an airport terminal, it allows travellers to step directly from their arrival gates, in some cases via immigration, into a different world. In 2020, rooms will be of a premier quality with an emphasis on comfort where noise levels associated with the airport are minimised through effective sound proofing. Airport hotels offer excellent facilities for travellers who need to work, including in-room WiFi, meeting rooms, business and conference facilities, and ambient lobbies. Travellers working for MNCs can meet face-to-face with peers or clients based in the city where they are transiting, away from the hustle of the airport terminal. Leisure facilities also abound in these properties, allowing travellers to dine in relaxed settings, work out at the gym, enjoy a massage or soak up a rehydrating skin treatment.
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The key words that characterise the architectural jewels of the future are: luxury space, light, science fiction, super-technology, elegant curves, and exorbitant strategic locations – the hotels of tomorrow will not only be on land but also underwater and even cosmic space
The Lunatic Hotel Moon Expected to be completed in 2050 the hotel can be termed truly futuristic. Water and steel will have to be launched to the moon while existing minerals and ore can comfortably supply most of the building materials, says designer HansJurgen Rombaut from Rotterdam. In specially designed towers, guests will experience low gravity.
Hyperloop Hotels Hyperloop Hotels based on futuristic transit system allow travellers to travel through tubes at near-supersonic speeds. The idea is to transport passengers to their desired city, without them having to leave the comfort of their hotel room. Everything from reservation, check-in, and check-out can be done from any smartphone.
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Designed by Worldwide Aeros Corporation, it is a flying hotel that hangs in air with 14 million cubic feet of helium. It would accommodate 250 passengers and travel at a speed of 174 miles per hour. The airship would provide tourists with a host of amenities including a casino, restaurants, and staterooms. It simply means that this hotel would be similar to a cruise liner in the air.
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The new age of fashion Deepika Govind, Fashion Designer says the future would be about ethical fashion, about being environment-friendly, and about clothes that breathe
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clothing, an existant technology where you wave your smartphone over a garment price tag and could see pictures of how you could style the garment, or a lookbook of related styles. There’s a lot of R&D being done on colour-changing fabrics, pioneered by the University of Michigan. The colour changes as a result of a reaction when hit by different wavelengths of light. I began the voyage of discovery several years ago blending khadi cotton and khadi silk with Modal(a soft, supple yet strong cellulosic fibre from the bark of trees) thereafter working with Sensitive, a fibre that protects you from UV rays, to a project with Dupont, blending all the Indian silks with 3 pc lycra. While this added greatly to the versatility of traditional textiles, it also increased the scope of usage of pure fibres. In the end it boils down
to the use of pure and natural fibres. And, widening the bandwidth so that someday soon, synthetics can become a thing of the past. The distinctive features of the brand lies in being differentiated by design and affordable luxury. The future would be marked by alternative organic textiles, such as fibre made out of milk, lotus stem, bamboo, soya, corn, and castor seeds. Accessories would be made of unusual materials with unique approaches to upcycling. Fashion would be much more than mere colours and accessories. It is going to be about ethical fashion, about being environment-friendly, about clothes that breathe, and are healing rather than harmful to body and skin. People would like to know where the product comes from, who makes these textiles, those small but crucial stories that comes and gives the garment a breath of life.
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Designers look to the future, musing on what is yet to come via everything from lashings of metallics and references to the world of space travel to vast explosions of dresses that challenged perceptions of femininity resulting in an air of excitement and high drama
Sustainable fashion
Swedish fashion companies provide fashion as second hand or have initiated rental systems for leasing clothes and accessories, some focus on creating fashion that is of high quality and timeless design. Brands like H&M have collection and recycling systems that support increased textile recycling.
Multifunctional attire Wearable tech’s future will be about being able to control your body temperature through your coat. Tommy Hilfiger’s jacket boasts of a small portable battery and solar panels attached to the back, while Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has a stylish T-shirt that does the same job. In the future, designers will harness energy from our bodies for a charge.
Styles that shift in shape
Shape-shifting styles are a bit further away in the future, but not a complete pipe dream. Lacoste showcased clothes that shift colour and sleeves that lengthen. This kind of technology is based on changing the molecular structures of textiles — but it’s something that researchers at the likes of OMsignal, the technology company behind that PoloTech shirt from Ralph Lauren, are working on.
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CHARTING NEW TERRITORIES
A young and dynamic corporate leader in her own right, Manasi Kirloskar is driven by a desire to chart a journey for herself, which is inspired by the success of her parents and the illustrious family of entrepreneurs she hails from TEXT BY Sam Lal
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dynamic sum of many parts in perpetual fast-forward motion, Manasi Kirloskar is the perfect personification of the term, multifaceted. She is the Executive Director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd, is an integral part of Kirloskar Motor Ltd and also works with the group’s insurance brokerage and medical companies. However, that is not all. Not nearly. An entrepreneur who firmly believes in creating her own professional path, Manasi is the founder and CEO of Caring with Colour which seeks to create a new education paradigm for Government schools. Away from the corporate calling, Manasi is a trained deep sea diver, a passion she feels has many parallels with running a mega business entity. She is an excellent artist who ensures she takes the time out to paint every weekend and she is a fitness enthusiast who never forgets to put in the hours at a gym every day. Here she is in an exclusive interview with Millionaireasia India. What is happening in Manasi Kirloskar’s universe right now? So many things! The favourable one, however, is my social impact start-up called, Caring with ColourA Manasi Kirloskar Initiative. We seek to create wholesome young minds through a reformed education paradigm rooted in experience and discovery. The initiative will be geared towards Government schools and will use the Arts (movement, performance, visual, music) combined with hands-on activity kits and technology to create pedagogy that will improve learning outcomes. Establishing Caring with Colour has been a dream since the age of 14 and I am so happy to finally realise it.
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You are part of a family that has entrepreneurship in its genes. Does that create a sense of expectation? Definitely a lot of expectation, which I didn’t realise up until I started working in the family businesses. My parents have created a very high benchmark in terms of their leadership, core competency and values. As much as I want to achieve their level of success, I also want to create my own journey. I want to continue to learn, succeed and fail but never compromise the Kirloskar values of Trust and Ethics throughout this process. I hope to gain everyone’s confidence while I embark on this very exciting journey.
Fact File Shade of art Having been gifted the first easel by her great-grandfather, S.L. Kirloskar, Manasi has been painting ever since she can remember – she was almost born with a paint-brush in her hand. She would draw on walls and bedsheets as a kid. Manasi is a qualified artist from the Rhode Island School of Design. But before that, at the age of 13, she had her first solo painting exhibition in Bengaluru, which was attended by M.F. Hussain. for the love of deep waters Manasi is also a trained deep sea diver. In an article published in a leading daily, she mentioned that diving and corporate life find meaning in each other. The Thoughtful Citizen A sensitive and caring person, Manasi has been doing community service work since the age of 13. Called ‘Caring with Colors’, she started a programme with an NGO, where she taught lesser privileged children Art & Craft at school. She then took their creative work and had it framed and had exhibitions to sell them. the family person Manasi loves spending time with all her aunts, grand aunts, grandmothers and cousins across Bangalore and Pune, attending multiple family functions.
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Could you please take us through a typical day in your life as the Executive Director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd.? I work at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, with Lexus and also manage Caring with Colour- A Manasi Kirloskar Initiative as Founder and CEO. For the former, I work at the office and shop floor. The latter entails working with Government schools, education experts, inventors and educational content developers. I also spend some time at our insurance brokerage company Toyota Tsusho Insurance Broker and medical company Kirloskar Technologies. Amidst all this, I never forget to work out in the gym every single day and fit in time to paint on weekends! We understand you are a trained deep sea diver. Where did you learn? I trained for my 18m Padi license in Krabi, Thailand. Then I went on for my 30m and Nitrox licenses in the Maldives. I have always loved swimming in the ocean and was curious about life beneath its surface. Is running a company similar to diving into deep waters? Diving requires a great deal of planning, a calm temperament and ability to face uncertainties. Planning because there is finite volume of air in the tank. Calm temperament to maintain breathing pattern and to not panic during a crisis situation. Finally, the confidence to face uncertainty because we enter a territory that is not ours and cannot truly anticipate what can be encountered deep underwater. Business requires the same level of conscience. I am a huge planner, especially before venturing into a new industry. I think it’s important to build a strong foundation, but at the same time business is always a risk no matter how much one plans. Therefore, a lot of uncertainties lie in the process and it is important to be emotionally equipped to face them. Always be calm during a crisis, because a leader should never panic during a crisis, it demotivates the team. What has been the most challenging situation you have encountered at work so far? How did you deal with it? One of the most challenging phase of my professional life was when I first started working in the family businesses back in 2012. My degree in painting, I think, wasn’t received too well as people didn’t take studies in the Arts too seriously. I think people at work would have had a very different perception of me had I graduated with a degree in Engineering or Finance. That perception, however, did not demotivate
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me and I worked very hard to learn and understand the business and its processes. I finally achieved the genuine respect I was looking for. Painting is not about connecting brush with canvas to create an image. It is the thinking process a painter embodies that is of great use for any type of business. At the end of the day, I know exactly who my detractors are and I have my own way of dealing with them. Who inspires you? I recently watched a documentary about Walt Disney. It inspired me greatly. Walt Disney was one of the most passionate entrepreneurs in the world, ever. He had a great vision that was beyond anyone’s imagination at the time, and he fought against all odds when no one believed in it, to create history. He drove innovation to feed his vision and touched the hearts of people of every age, across the world. What is your leadership mantra? The ability to create more leaders is the mark of a true leader. How do you define success? Contentment. We understand you intend to foray into the digital world soon. The scope of going digital lies in my social impact startup Caring with Colour- A Manasi Kirloskar Initiative. We want to use technology to improve learning outcomes for students, use it for assessing students and for training teachers at Government Schools. Has technology changed the rules of entrepreneurship? I do not think that it has changed the rules of entrepreneurship in terms of what it takes to be an entrepreneur but it definitely has increased the scope of work and reach. The opportunity to invent new markets and create new social paradigms definitely has expanded. Do you still find the time to study Art and painting? I paint during the weekends and try to get in as much of drawing in my little drawing book as I can while I travel. Painting is not only time consuming but also emotionally taxing and it is difficult to find consistent time for it. But I am using and exploring the Arts to its fullest capacity to create pedagogy for schools. That is very fulfilling.
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The newer world With digital currency proving to be the newest fad in the financial world, it is time to analyse the practicality of the changed scenario and its feasability going forward By Rajmohan Krishnan
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ver the last year, there has been a frenzy around the prospect of investing into cryptocurrencies and digital investments. People have been mortgaging their homes to buy Bitcoins- a series of ones and zeroes, which clearly have no physical presence. The year 2017 saw the Bitcoin soar from $1000 to $19000 at the close of the year. It is not just Bitcoins but also other digital currencies and digital assets that have been the focal point of discussions globally. On the one hand, while an increasing number of online retailers are accepting digital currencies, many governments have maintained differing positions on the subject. While governments such as Saudi Arabia adopt a laissez faire approach to Bitcoins, other countries such as South Korea and China are banning the cryptocurrency, terming it an illegal tender. In the light of the current cryptocurrency situation, it is worthwhile to pause and ponder on the mechanics of investing into these instruments and exploring if it does really make for a wise investment. Digital currencies or virtual currencies, are unregulated and often secured by cryptography and taking the form of store of value and used as a means of paying for goods and services. Some of the commonly known virtual currencies, Bitcoin, Ether and Ripple are issued and controlled by their developers. Contrary to common belief, not all virtual currencies are cryptocurrencies since not all use cryptography. Digital currency users work on a peer to peer network to execute direct transactions; each transaction typically documented in a blockchain for that virtual currency. The blockchain operates as a database of all transactions entered in by all users. The use of virtual currencies does not require user identity authentication, and hence all transactions entered in a blockchain are anonymous. There is immense ease of transacting in these currencies, as these are freely tradeable online or over virtual currency exchanges, and dedicated self-service kiosks in exchange of regulated currencies such as the dollar or in exchange of another virtual currency, let’s say - bitcoins in Exchange for Ether.
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Peter Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Blockchain Ltd
So, are investments in virtual currencies the bus you’d want to ride on, keeping in mind the noise around them?
currency, exchange rates do not affect the value of transactions, enabling them to be seamless and easy.
To start with, it would be good to explore the benefits of investing into digital assets.
Foundation for other investments The upcoming trend in the cryptocurrency space is the funding of startups. Also, blockchain technology helps in investments into other assets and investment schemes.
Phenomenal Returns Digital currencies are appreciating at a stupendous rate. The Bitcoin has returned 35,971.51% gains on an investment made in 2013 and Ethereum rallied 8,500% in 2017. The combined market cap of the total cryptocurrency market appreciated 2,800% last year. Un-correlated assets Since digital assets are not correlated with other assets, any movement in the prices of other currencies and assets have no impact on them. This is especially significant during global events such as the Brexit, EU crisis and so on, when fiat currencies came under pressure. However, the cryptocurrency landscape has only been on a run-up during these phases. Store of value Bitcoins and other crypto assets are fixed in supply and cannot be increased in quantity. This ensures that the value doesn’t depreciate. Ease of transaction Since cryptocurrencies are not correlated or linked to any
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But is the picture as rosy as it looks? To get complete clarity, it is worthwhile to understand the potential downsides of investing into virtual currencies. Online Users Since the users of cryptocurrency do not have a physical presence, there is a huge risk of fraud since their authenticity cannot be ascertained. Also, since the jurisdictions in which the users operate may be different, it becomes increasingly difficult to recover the invested monies. Track Record Since users of digital currency are anonymous, their track record cannot be established and hence, the credibility is in question. Liquidity Liquidity of digital currency is always uncertain, since the number of active buyers and sellers in the marketplace may not be enough. In case of no secondary market for a digital currency, illiquidity is a major issue.
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Volatility and lack of transparency These investments are extremely volatile. Last year, the value of Bitcoin went from $1000 to about $19,000 before dropping to $13,000 at the end of the year. These are highly speculative investments and extremely opaque due to non- availability of publicly available information.
illegal activities. Even though as an investor, one might buy the currency for pure investment purpose, they can always come under the lens of enforcement agencies if the funds are used for any illicit purpose. The transactions in case of virtual currencies are anonymous, exacerbating the problem.
As a Family Office Advisor, I would recommend that investors need to access their choice of investment for certain key qualities. The main parameters I would be looking for include: a) Clean b) Patient c) Quiet d) Simple To Manage e) Well Planned and; f) Must contribute to leaving behind a better world While digital investments do provide stellar returns, they do not possess any of the aforementioned characteristics of a wise investment option. Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing As Warren Buffett, the guru of investing says about Since the identity of the users is not established in case of digital cryptocurrency: “Stay away from it. It’s a mirage, basically”. assets, the funds invested are prone to misuse and funding of Security Risk Digital currencies are highly prone to security risks as these are not always encrypted or the users may not have taken suitable security measures. Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck was hacked in what is believed to be the largest exchange theft that wiped off as much as approximately $530 million in value. Frauds and scams also are a huge risk in cases of the use of the currency to make purchases.
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An imminent investment Knowing fully well the fact that health is the pivot around which other aspects of life revolve, it would be worthwhile to set aside some part of your finances for the sake of health insurance, which is also an effective tax saving tool
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refrain from buying a health cover. Firstly, individuals fail to understand that health insurance can be very helpful during sudden medical emergencies. Secondly, most of them are unaware of the benefits health insurance promises and people in their late 30s and early 40s do not consider health insurance as they are in their pink of health. It is important to start investing early as a policy purchased at an earlier phase in life would go a long way to serve a person in the twilight period. However, apart from surmounting the difficulties arising out of increasing healthcare costs, health insurance acts as an efficient tax saving tool as well. For example, one can avail tax benefits on the premium paid under Section 80D for health insurance which effectively
reduces the cost of insurance covers, leaving one with more money to invest, save or even spend on necessary things. In the event of an admissible claim, customer will be eligible to full sum insured and thus obliterating the concept of loss of premium, if any. Conditions for tax deduction on health insurance A health insurance, besides protecting one against medical problems as well as critical illnesses which involves huge spends, is also one of the best options available for investment in the market today. A policy holder can avail a deduction of `25,000 to 60,000 annually on the health insurance premium which covers themselves, their spouse, and dependent children. The limit goes up, in case the insured is 60 years or above. One can also save on income tax based on expenses incurred for preventive
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The fact is that a health insurance policy offers many benefits throughout an individual’s life-cycle health check-ups. Moreover, a deduction of up to `35,000 is allowed for medical treatment and preventive health check-up of parents who are senior citizens. Also, as proposed in the new 2018 budget, if you have a multi-year single premium policy, then you are eligible for a proportionate deduction of the entire premium over multiple years. This mean, if you have paid `40,000 for a 2 year policy, the deduction you can claim is `20,000 each year.
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In a nutshell The fact is that a health insurance policy offers many benefits throughout an individual’s life-cycle. Buying a health insurance plan is critical as it ensures quality medical care for one’s family especially at a time when the cost of hospitalisation has become very expensive. As a principle, a health insurance plan reduces the financial burden. In India, there are deductions allowed under various sections of the IT Act. Hence tax saving is an essential part of financial planning which –if done smartly – can lead to a financially liberating life. A health insurance plan can virtually prevent you from being bankrupt by those hefty hospital bills or medical emergencies. In effect, these give you enough peace of mind regarding two important aspects in life – the financial well-being of your family and their health. Thus, one must see health insurance as an essential investment option than just a tool to save taxes.
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The Unapologetic Note Self-expression forms the core of Shaze’s brand philosophy and its new fragrance is the perfect companion for women that are unafraid to be themselves
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t’s not just the mood; it is also about being true to one’s personality. Staying true to its philosophy of more than, Shazé presents a new fragrance for women that is not classified as just sweet or feminine or refreshing. It has the right notes for those who love to be unapologetic for being themselves. A perfect blend of invigorating woody aromas with a dash of fruits, spices and musk, the fragrance is an expression of ideas that society has traditionally judged. Good to be Bad is the dare with which she writes her own story; it is her inherent personal style that encompasses a fierce independent streak. The fashion-aware woman of the modern world knows what she wants. She does not let society define her ways. This eau de parfum lets a woman be her seductive yet charming self. It is that fragrance which lets her wear her inner playful temptress with ease. The distinct notes of the perfume work to engage romance and femininity with an infusion of modern sensuality to create a lasting impression. The name of the perfume is inspired by the attitude to look beyond what is termed as “good” by society. It is the faith that asserting her bold choices makes her more than a “good” woman. The silver cap, representing the devil, is a keepsake. Traditionally, the devil has been looked upon as someone who doesn’t fit in society. The devil is one who is not afraid of going against the norms; the devil is an idea which negates the rules to define a free-spirited will to carve its own way. The exclusive cap articulates this attitude with a design inspired by the woman herself. It is a reminder that it’s “good to be bad” in a world that demands constant apologies for everything unconventional.
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High octane action The latest machine to take the auto world by storm, the Lexus Flagship LS500h is an iconic hybrid electric sedan, crafted to meet the highest expectations of comfort, performance and efficiency By Pallavi Singh
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he cars we drive say a lot about us, said actor Alexandra Paul. The car that launched a brand, the Lexus LS arrives in India with the fifth generation LS500h, which takes shape post years of careful craftsmanship, to deliver for those with a discerning taste and a global frame of reference for the exquisite. Modelled in a fashion that every aspect of the car, from design to performance and comfort delivers an exceptional drive experience, the dream machine offers peerless repose. The original luxury disruptor, the Lexus LS has for nearly three decades set benchmarks for powertrain smoothness, ride quietness,
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craftsmanship, attention to detail, documented dependability and long-term quality. The LS500h takes the interpretation of Lexus unique L-finesse design language to an unprecedented level of elegance. The bold design of this vehicle means that the roominess of a traditional three-box design comes with all the appeal of a four-door coupe, housing a six-light cabin. Peak performance begins with an all new ultra-rigid Global Architecture - Luxury (GA-L) platform, which provides the framework for precision handling. The only long wheel base model in the portfolio, the LS500h sports a new multi-link air suspension system.
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Lexus’ technological innovations are inspired by boundless imagination but anchored in a human-centric approach to functionality. This is realised in the LS500h, inspired by the carmaker’s Formula One technology and powered by a 3.5L V6 petrol engine combined with a 310.8kV Lithium ion battery, delivering 15.38 km/litre in a BS6 compliant vehicle. The world’s first multi-stage hybrid system offers exhilarating performance and greater efficiency with perfect amalgamation of the electric motor and a simulated 10-speed automatic transmission that enables precise shifts. The LS has advanced electronic controls to bring Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) to an even higher level. This new sophisticated VDIM system integrates and controls six different vehicle dynamic movements. Technological excellence has also been extended to the entertainment features of the LS500h. Time spent in traffic will no longer be lamented, thanks to the entertainment options of the vehicle, led by a 23-speaker Mark Levinson Quantum Logic Immersion (QLI) Reference Sound System, which delivers near live performance quality audio. “For those who have arrived in life, the Lexus LS500h has now arrived in India. We are so thrilled to be adding the LS500h to our line-up here. When we think of the exacting
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The Lexus LS has set benchmarks for powertrain smoothness, ride quietness, craftsmanship, attention to detail, documented dependability and long-term quality standards of the most discerning Indian car owners, we are confident the new LS will impress and delight – through its design, its performance, and the efficiency of the world’s first multi stage hybrid system,” said N Raja, Chairman, Lexus India. From the first impression, a striking view of the iconic spindle grille incorporating 5032 individual grid facets, the LS500h keeps elevating the standards of a luxury sedan. New levels of Takumi craftsmanship have been achieved in the LS500h – in interior stylings inspired by origami hand pleats and Kiriko cut glass. Working with a fabric artisan from Kyoto, Lexus designers created a special pleat design
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Class-leading luxury of 1022mm of legroom is complemented by a Shiatsu massage technology, heating functions and ottomans in the rear for added comfort which changes its expression when lit by daytime sunlight or the vehicle’s interior lighting. The quest for luxury leading craftsmanship doesn’t stop with the exterior shape of the vehicle. Glass has rarely been used as an interior doortrim piece but the Kiriko-cut glass gives the LS instant distinctiveness and a level of artistry never seen before in an automobile. Aesthetics extend to omotenashi concepts which have guided the comfort features in the LS500h. Classleading luxury of 1022mm of legroom is complemented by the comforts of Shiatsu massage technology, heating functions and ottomans in the rear for added comfort. Exceptional
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interior quietness provide a shield from the busy roads. The vast range of adjustments offered by the front seat of the LS gives everyone a reason to rejoice about a relaxing drive no matter how they are built. Lexus is crafting some of the best, most supporting seats in the industry with the understanding of how that surface which cradles a driver makes them feel and react about the drive. “This is a car crafted for someone who has known the pleasures of dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, holidaying at the best resorts and generally being at the top of their game. The LS500h delivers beyond passion in ways that are wholly
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uncompromising so that the daily commute is transformed to an experience of epically luxurious proportions,” said PB Venugopal, President, Lexus India. Lexus began its journey in 1989 and has, since then, expanded its line-up to meet the needs of luxury consumers around the world. It is now going beyond its reputation for high quality vehicles with the integration of innovative technology, emotional exterior and interior designs, as also an engaging driving dynamics and performance. “Cars are the sculptures of our everyday lives,” Chris Bangle, Chief of Design for BMW Group, has rightly said.
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pampering the senses Bridal Spa therapies at the Explore Spa, Le Meridien, Mahabaleshwar are the perfect precursor to the big day
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eyond the boundaries of time, exertion and hurriedness, a world awaits you at the Explore Spa by Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa. Inspired by the rich traditions of social European spa cultures, Explore Spa breaks through today’s preconceived notions of serene spa environments and introduces a new perspective on spa that pulses with life. Elegant, tranquil and perfectly positioned on the Western Ghats, Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa is perfect for those seeking an intimate retreat with state-of-the-art facilities. Apart from the conventional treatment rooms, Explore Spa lets you indulge in a bit of bridal bliss with an array of spa packages for the perfect bridal pampering which is sure to leave you feeling and looking your best on the big day. The Vichy shower treatment stimulates the feeling of floating on water. The pulsating massage causes tired and sore muscles to relax. As the showers massage, they stimulate circulation in the body encouraging the transportation of fluids and blood to the lymph nodes and then back to the heart. The Hammam, from ancient times, has been regarded as the ‘silent healer’ of everyday life. The Hammam bath, or as it is popularly known, the Turkish Bath, is a pampering
experience that makes your skin get rid of dead cells, softening it and enabling the nerves to relax. The milk and honey bath treatment begins with a honey scrub, followed by a warm bath filled with milk and honey which nourishes and makes the skin healthy and glowing as it culminates with a light massage. The Explore Spa exudes a magnetic energy with artful expression, catering to the passion points of the Le Meridien guest. It is truly here where curious minds can discover the good life while engaging with the surroundings, treatments and with each other.
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Buttoned down statement Adorning the perfect shirt not only sets you for the day, it also adds an element of self confidence and uplifts your style quotient incredibly By Sharmi Adhikary
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n probably one of the most interesting scenes from P J Hogan’s Confessions of a Shopaholic, Luke Brandon’s modest editor Hugh Dancy surprises Isla Fisher’s Rebecca Bloomwood with his style transformation for a red-carpet charity event. The thrifty young man, mostly seen in plaid trousers and baggy fleece shirts at work picks a sharp dinner jacket, a crisp white shirt and fitted black trousers from haute labels and mentions that he is aware how good clothes make a strong impact. Clothes do make a man. In an industry where the spotlight is often on the dreamy ball gown or the luxurious sari, there are those celebrated designers who earn their bread crafting the perfect tuxedos, the streamlined pants and the sharpest shirt. Their energies are trained at making menswear fabulous yet comfortable so that the decision-maker in the boardroom feels smart and confident when he calls those important shots to seal the deal. There is a thing about formal wear that even men can’t ignore. And some seriously good shirts. Says Akshay Narvekar, owner of the Bombay Shirt Company (specialised in custom-made bespoke shirts) that set up shop in New York last November, “Wearing a well-fitted, well-constructed shirt gives the wearer an immeasurable level of confidence. How you feel internally is then reflected externally. A crisp shirt with very few or almost no stretch lines talks aloud about the personality of a person showing how organised or sophisticated they are in their thought processes. Real luxury is in a tailored apparel. It takes time but it’s bespoke.” The young entrepreneur, who launched BSC out of his own love for custom-made shirts opines that the two main considerations while crafting a shirt are the fabric and the collar construction. “A great shirt is really a sum of all the many parts, but the fabric and collar are probably the most important. Certain fabrics like
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We have always believed that a well-constructed shirt provides the wearer with the confidence and presence that a tee-shirt rarely can. A good shirt must fit immaculately and not pull across either the shoulders or waist. The collar must sit perfectly, too.
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royal oxfords, dobby and houndstooth are perfect for work wear while poplins, satins, denims are better choices for casual shirts. Perfect collars make or break personalities so one needs to be extremely cautious while selecting the collar and the contrasts,” he explains. Noted menswear designer Sahil Aneja speaks about the collar as well. “A shirt should have a neat ironed collar, possibly a button down to keep the collar in place throughout the day. The most important aspect of the shirt would be the fit. If the wearer is comfortable in their clothes then it reflects on the wearer’s behaviour in a positive way,” say Aneja who is all set to launch his latest collection called Error, which means a mistake or a glitch. The construction of the shirt is such that it implies simplicity, avers Aneja. Apart from being sophisticated, the silhouette is very versatile which complements all body shapes. Probably the reason why it is a garment the stylish man takes so much care to pick and choose.
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Even though it has a versatile silhouette, it has to cut to perfection to enhance one’s shoulder structure. “Wearing a well-fit shirt gives the man a neat look and a confident aura,” quips the designer. Confidence. A quality that can make or mar a man’s persona. A great shirt goes a long way in adding to that. Says David Abraham of Abraham & Thakore, “We have always believed that a well-constructed shirt provides the wearer with the confidence and presence that a tee-shirt rarely can. A good shirt must fit immaculately and not pull across either the shoulders or waist. The collar must sit perfectly, too.” The only Asian menswear to snap up the International Woolmark Prize, Suket Dhir, is however, of the opinion that any great garment is the one that enhances the wearer’s personality. “It has to be about the wearer and not just about the shirt but both have to come together brilliantly. It has to be absolutely comfortable and look dignified at the same time. And here, superlative fit is the key,”
Dhir says. The designer who has floored the global audience with his sharp yet quirky menswear ever since he bagged the coveted award in 2016, lays equal emphasis on the five Fs when it comes to a good shirt. “Feel, fabric, finish, fit and fashion are all equally important aspects. If you dim down either, the shirt would fall flat. A stylish man is the one who is not willing to compromise on any one of these qualities either in the boardroom where he makes million-dollar deals or while lounging with his friends,” he elaborates. A good shirt, therefore, is the one which is comfortable and doesn’t bog the man down. It fits like a dream. Admits menswear expert Pawan Sachdeva, “A shirt is good only if it’s easy to wear and makes one feel relaxed. One wrong stitch or cut can ruin the fit of shirt. This is where bespoke products rule. It is the amalgamation of fabulous fit, good fabric as well as collar and cuff details. If all this is taken care of, the shirt is on point,” affirms the fashion designer.
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Turkish BEAUTÉ Superyacht Liquid Sky, CMB Yacht’s newest GRP hull is an ideal charter yacht that boasts an elegant exterior added to a lavish interior for that sublime experience By Pallavi Singh
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here is a new beauty on the horizon with the launch of a 46.5 metre motor yacht Project Miracle christened Liquid Sky by the Turkish yard CMB Yachts. Splashed in the Antalya Free Zone, Turkey, the new luxury yacht has been built from a GRP hull and superstructure to the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) standards. Superyacht Liquid Sky, CMB Yachts’ newest schooner redefines luxury with her cutting edge, avant garde entertainment and music systems. The yacht comes with an elegant exterior creating a safe, comfortable and luxurious life aboard for up to 12 guests in five cabins accompanying a lavishly decorated interior featuring oak wood, bronze, corian and light tone fabrics. Also, to guarantee a great service and a spectacular cruising experience, Liquid Sky accommodates up to eight crew members together with the captain whose suite is attached to the bridge on the upper deck. MCA compliant, her exteriors, designed by the renowned Espen Oeino, combines a sleek and clean look with eyecatching demeanour that is truly unique whereas her 495GT interior has been styled by Beril Başaran of Artebel Design. Combining a conservative sophistication with practical touches and timeless patterns, the reputed design house created a sumptuous yacht that is an epitome of elegance. Liquid Sky has a pair of 1,450HP CAT C32 engines allowing a top speed of 15 knots. In addition, the luxurious yacht has a range of 3,000 nautical miles when cruising at 10 knots, and with a draft of 2.7 m / 8.8 ft, it is enabled to easily access hidden bays and secluded beaches. Furthermore, a beam of about 9 m / 29.5 ft gives Liquid Sky the capacity to have amazing performances and huge interior volume.
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The rigid structure, similar to the traditional Feadship and Benetti is gracefully blended with unique exterior features such as an amazing beach club with a door made of tinted curving glass. Guests will be able to enjoy a delightful ‘sky lounge’ featuring a floor-to-ceiling glazing that offers incredible views, fully open balconies on both sides as well as a sun deck specially designed for relaxing and light entertainment. Add to it, a professionally equipped gym, 28m / 92′ long sun deck with jacuzzi, beach club on the swimming platform, and more. In addition, the upper deck terrace, the spacious lounging areas, as well as the saloon give guests the chance to attend more intimate and formal gatherings and events. Cüneyt Okçu, shipyard manager and projects coordinator at CMB Yachts, hinted at additional launches in 2018, adding: “In line with our strategies, we will continue to work on projects, such as Liquid Sky, that will create excitement in the sector in future years.” The luxurious yacht, sold by World Yacht Group and United Yacht Sales, is available for charter exclusively through World Yacht Group. Her charter destinations will be Bahamas and Caribbean during the winter season and South of France, Ibiza and Italy during summer.
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Unmatched Extravagance Some destinations you visit to see, and some that you want to be seen at. That’s the difference between any luxury destination across the world and the one of a kind; Principality of Monaco. By Rama Ahuja
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hen you feel a beautiful, balmy breeze from the Mediterranean Sea caress your face and hear the sound of laughter amidst the clinking of champagne flutes with the unmistakable roar of a Lamborghini or a Ferrari in the distance, and chance upon the visual of seagulls lazily gliding across the sky almost reaching out to the many charter jets that zip across azure blue skies, you know you have arrived in the playground of the rich and famous; Principality of Monaco. With over 300 days of sunshine and more than 700 unmissable, exclusive events all year round, a holiday in Monaco is an aspiration that most only dream of. Here are some mustdo experiences that would make your time in Monaco not just memorable, but unforgettable. Try your Luck Unanimously the world’s favourite location for lovers of casino gaming, Monaco offers you a number of casinos to choose from. Whether you enjoy casino gaming or not, a visit to Monaco’s biggest and most iconic casino; Casino de Monte-Carlo, is a must. Having opened its doors for the first time in 1863 the indulgent atmosphere here remains as it ever was. It’s history, legendary décor and full range of table games and slot machines
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are mesmerising to say the least. For an experience with a twist, embark on a tour of the Monte Carlo Casino, where its secrets are revealed bit by bit to groups in a culture-packed tour. If you prefer a casual setting, Sun Casino is the perfect spot to enjoy non-stop parties and discover the latest table games. For the slot machine enthusiast in you, find your way to Casino Café de Paris, which with its two outdoor terraces is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Room with a View With a total capacity of more than 2,600 rooms and suites, the fourteen luxury hotels of the Principality of Monaco, literally spoil you for choice. While all the properties cherish the values of hospitality and take great pride in offering you personalised service, you will notice the classical and elegant Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, is a destination in itself. A stay in one of its signature suites in an experience of a lifetime. Suite Carré d’Or at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is located on the top floor of the hotel and comprises of a spacious living room, large bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and voluminous marble and gold bathroom. Its 110 sq. meter terrace offers you unrivalled views of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, its gardens and even the Mediterranean Sea. The Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel, on the
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Having opened its doors for the first time in 1863, Monte Carlo Casino with its history, legendary décor and full range of table games and slot machines are mesmerising to say the least
other hand, is one of the largest hotels in Europe, boasting 602 guest rooms, residences and suites, three restaurants, a bar, 18 meeting rooms, shopping arcade, in-house casino, and unique wellness facilities. Its four racing suites offer you unparalleled access to breath-taking views of the legendary Fairmont Hairpin turn during Formula One’s famed Monaco Grand Prix. The latest being the suite dedicated to World Championship driver Ayrton Senna. Decorated with signed photos and memorabilia of Ayrton‘s six victories in Monaco, a stay in this suite is literally every F1 fan’s dream come true. Museums Not restricting itself to glitz and glamour alone, Monaco does in fact boast of some rather interesting museums. Built on
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Oceanographic Museum
Embark on an exhilarating helicopter tour over the French Riviera from Monaco for fantastic aerial views of the magnificent Mediterranean coastline the side of the mythical Rock of Monaco, the Oceanographic Museum has been watching over the oceans for over a century. Dedicated to Art and Science, it offers you a unique learning experience to know, love and protect the oceans. HSH The Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection is located on the Terraces de Fontvieille, and this exhibition brings together almost 100 classic cars of all ages, made by the large companies in Europe as well as America. Café De Paris Whether you’re visiting Monaco for the day on business or are amongst the lucky few to be staying in one of its grand hotels, a visit to Café De Paris is a must. In fact, no visit to Monaco can be complete without a stopover at the iconic Café de Paris. Located right on the legendary Place du Casino, the café boasts
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of a décor that features Belle Époque style windows, recalling the old Parisian bistros thereby creating a bright and friendly atmosphere. At any hour of the day, whether for coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks, the Brasserie is the venue where you’ll find locals, tourists and businessmen converge. Its varied menu, classy decor and huge, lively terrace make it an essential portof-call at all times of day. Nightlife unlike any other In times when most nightclubs don’t last for more than a couple of years, it’s quite telling that Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo has not only survived since it first started in 1970, but is stronger than ever. Thanks to its outstanding setting, electric atmosphere and cutting-edge programming, Jimmy’z is known as the temple of clubbing in Monte Carlo. Recently redone Jimmy’z boasts of the best sound system in Europe, and offers you a unique sound experience with an edgy and eclectic line-up. The worldwide famous brand; Nikki Beach is located on the 7th floor of Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel and combines the elements of music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film and art into one. Overlooking the magnificent Riviera, here you can hobnob with celebrities, VIPs and yacht lovers as Nikki Beach at Fairmont is the hotspot of the Principality of Monaco. One of a kind Perspective While its always great to go see attractions up, close and
personal, sometimes, seeing them from the sky can be a whole different ball game. Embark on an exhilarating 7-minute helicopter tour over the French Riviera from Monaco for fantastic aerial views of the magnificent Mediterranean coastline. Indulge in a bird’s eye view of the luxury yachts floating in Port Hercules, which was one of the filming locations of the James Bond movie, GoldenEye. See the Formula One Grand Prix racing circuit from above, and try to pick out the opulent Monte Carlo Casino. Simply gazing over the glittering Mediterranean Sea as you soar over the water, is magical in itself.
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A Meal to Remember Although Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, there is no dearth of outstanding restaurants to choose from. Overlooking the sea with luxuriously comfortable armchairs and an open Teppanyaki-style kitchen, Restaurant JoĂŤl Robuchon at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, offers you delectable Mediterranean-accented cuisine. Interestingly, the restaurant also offers a gluten-free and vegetarian menu for the health
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conscious. If you are craving some delicious fusion food, look no further than the Nobu Restaurant at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Here you can indulge in traditional Japanese dishes with South American spices and aromas, in an elegant and cosy atmosphere featuring a magnificent bar, two exclusive private lounges and a unique terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. For some authentic Indian cuisine, find your way to Maya Jah; a newly opened Indian restaurant that will charm you with its mouth-
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watering flavours and admirable ambience. Their timeless recipes from different regions of India that include perfectly marinated kebabs, traditional curries and sweet Indian breads will certainly induce nostalgia of food back home. Yachting Monaco is undoubtedly one of the greatest superyacht port of the world and needless to say, indulging in a luxury yachting experience is one of the finest ways to soak in its beauty. The annual Monaco Yacht Show is one of the Principality of Monaco’s iconic events since 1991, and is an unmissable for the yachting aficionado in you. Here’s where the world’s most extraordinary superyachts and megayachts of the year are displayed. Billionaires and the leaders of the luxury yachting market congregate to admire, visit, and purchase outstanding one-off luxury vessels built by the world’s most respectful shipyards and meet with 580 of the world’s top yachting companies. In Full Bloom While Monaco is better known for its casinos, restaurants and fast paced lifestyle, a little known fact is that it boasts of some rather beautiful and well maintained gardens that captivate all of one’s senses. The Exotic Gardens and the Observation Cave brings together several million species of plants known as succulents and was opened in 1933. The plants not only bloom superbly, but also thrive to the admiration
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of botanists and garden aficionados alike. Its prehistoric cave reveals spectacular stalagmites and stalactites formed over the millennia! The Japanese Garden has been created by respecting the strictest principles of the Zen concept of compactness comes with a mountain, hill, waterfall, beach as well as a serene brook. The park is truly an authentic work of art and is a fantastic locale to relax and unwind in. Home to many species of exotic birds and animals, The Zoological Gardens were established in 1954 by Prince Rainier III and is home to over 250 animals including exotic birds, a black panther, a white tiger, hippopotamus, reptiles, primates, lemurians and more.
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It was one of those rare occasions. An evening where everything was perfect and every prospect was designed to delight. The magnificent St. Regis Mumbai was playing host to the launch of Millionaireasia India’s first cover of 2018 which was shot in the breathtaking locales of Monaco. To add to this visual delight was the fact that the cover featured none other than the game-changing icon of Indian cinema, Karan Johar, a man who has rescripted the rules of both filmmaking and the business of cinema ever since he announced his arrival with the boxoffice trouncing romance, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. It was, in other words, an evening that would keep acquiring brilliant dimensions as it progressed. The venue dazzled as it awaited the arrival of the galaxy of stars that were invited for the event. Aarti Surendranath, who had curated the evening, walked in resplendent in a floor-length outfit followed closely by Jackie Sanjay Jindal
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(Left to Right) Esha, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sangeeta Bhuyan, Mallika Jain and Parineeta Sethi
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Shroff. From that point onward, it was a steady inflow of the beautiful people of Maximum City that were greeted by Parineeta Sethi, Chief Editor and Publisher of Millionaireasia India. Karan Johar arrived sharp at the appointed hour giving various unspoken lessons in the art of punctuality, immaculate style and graciousness. With everyone settled in, Parineeta Sethi started off with the proceedings where she welcomed the guests and spoke about the photoshoot in Monaco with Karan. “Every aspect fitted in beautifully,” she said. “Karan Johar, Monaco and Millionaireasia complement each other and it shows in the way the cover came together.” She concluded her speech by describing Karan Johar as one of the nicest celebrities she ever worked with and then invited Rajeev Nangia, Director-India, Monaco Government Tourist Bureau on stage. Rajeev Nangia expressed his pride and happiness at Destination Monaco having hosted star entrepreneur Karan Johar, who, in turn, had shared his Monaco memories with the world across his social media handles. Following this, Aarti Surendranath called Karan to unveil the cover of
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Millionaireasia and the directorentrepreneur duly obliged. He then, totally charmed the room with the story of his evolution as an individual, as a filmmaker and as an entrepreneur. The fact that Karan Johar speaks extremely well is not news but the fact that he speaks straight from the heart was extremely evident that evening. It was no wonder that everyone wanted a selfie with the man. The evening was perfect as it was always meant to be.
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Set Sail For Surf And Sun In keeping with its long-established tradition of curating events that celebrate the good life, Millionaireasia India organised its annual Regatta followed by a fundraising charity gala dinner in Mumbai. The first day of the event witnessed a keen contest between 15 boats which participated in the Regatta and in the final reckoning, it was The Premier Cru for Millionaireasia India which crossed the finish line first. They were followed by Tengi and Avi’s Arc for Team Swiss Air was adjudged the second runner’s up.
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The following day scored very high on the glamour front when renowned fashion designer Pallavi Jaikishan showcased her latest collection, Aayat. This was followed by a charity gala dinner where the aim was to create awareness about cancer. Commenting on the occasion, Ms. Parineeta Sethi, Chief Editor and Publisher, Millionaireasia India, said, “We are thankful to everyone who contributed in making the Guests enjoying yacht sailing
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Arvind Rao receiving winner’s trophy from Kailash Surendranath and Arti Surendranath
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Martin Bienz Consul General of Switzerland with wife
German Consul General Dr. Morhard with wife
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Homi Motivala receiving the first runners up trophy from Dr. Amit Bhasin Sabira Merchant
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Millionaireasia India Regatta such a great success. None of this would have been possible without the support of our esteemed partners; Swiss Airlines, Visit Monaco and Visit California. Through this event we have provided a platform to experience the ultimate luxury.” “This year we have also associated with ‘Festival of Hope’ an organisation that creates awareness for all types of cancer, as a way to give back to our society,” she added.
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A sublime evening The Swiss Embassy was witness to the unveiling of art installations to discerning guests at an evening hosted by the Swiss Ambassador, Andreas Baum. Swiss artist Katja Loher with artists Satish Gupta and Sumakshi Singh created an experiential art piece – a combination of video and still installations as part of the Swiss-Indian Art Collective. The Swiss Ambassador said, ”This year is very special for SwissIndian relations as we commemorate 70 years of the friendship treaty between India and Switzerland. So we are launching the first Swiss-Indian Art collective on the occasion of the India Art Fair 2018. With special projects and programmes, our intention is to connect creative Swiss and Indian minds.” The event featured and held a colloquy on movies shot at the embassy.
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Redefining luxury
The Runway Project
Luxurious care awaits you at Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida which has created an altogether new destination of super luxury in Noida. To the most astute global travelers, the MBD Privé Collection presents a lavish experience including a personal butler, access to the Privé Lounge, signature amenities, signature aromas, mood-lighting, in-room technology that cater to personal specifications for an effortless and luxury stay experience. Commenting on the refurbishment, Sonica Malhotra, Joint Managing Director, MBD Group, said, “In its fourteen years of existence, the multiple award winning Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida has been rated as one of the most revered hospitality benchmarks in NCR. The revamp of this hotel into an ultra-luxurious property is a milestone in our journey as it not only showcases our transformation efforts to take MBD brand to newer heights, but also reinstates our commitment to contribute in the growth of the hospitality segment in India. The repositioning of the hotel is also in sync with the Group’s vision to captivate the new gen luxury travellers with refined sophistication and hotel’s repositioning as one of the best in NCR.”
Ramit Mittal and Deepinder Batth of Gourmet Invesments, recently unveiled the newest destination of The Runway Project by PizzaExpress, in New Delhi’s Select Citywalk. This outlet aims to take forward its signature hyperlocal experience, highlighted with a couture-inspired flavour. The idea is to curate an immersive design and fashion-centric experience that mirrors the ethos of not just its location but also the community it is created for. The first in this series of new destinations was The Bandra Project, followed by The Runway Project and The Market Project at Palladium and Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai respectively.
Together on top gear TAG Heuer has been chosen as Aston Martin’s Official Partner, Official Watch Partner and Official Connected Watch Partner of Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing, marking the watch brand big comeback to the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Aston Martin is the embodiment of British elegance and luxury. It produces prestigious cars, as well as some of the most powerful racing models on the market. This is a prestigious alliance between two luxury brands with deep roots in the automotive world.
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PrécieuxArt Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi was bought for $450 million by Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan al-Saud, a Saudi prince, at the Christies in New York recently shattering the record for the most expensive artwork ever sold. The painting dates from around 1500 and depicts Christ in a blue robe holding a crystal orb, which represents the Earth, and is one of fewer than 20 paintings by the grand master known still to exist and the only one in private hands. Christie’s has said the work is a commission from King Louis XII of France and his wife, Anne of Brittany.
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New Shades of Thai Beaches Thai beaches are open to everybody and have diverse shades for everyone to indulge in. Every beach has its own uniqueness. Separated sea and nail-shaped islands or, here at Koh Talu, you will enjoy an assorted mix of sceneries including the rainforests, high cliffs and shallow coral reefs that are nature’s mesmerizing creations. There are a million shades of Thailand waiting for you to discover. We are open, are you?
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