India's Largest Restaurant Festival, the EazyDiner 'Eat Out Festival', is Now Live

EazyDiner to provide Flat 50% OFF at over 2,000 restaurants across India

EazyDiner, the largest restaurant reservation app in India has a new trick up their sleeve this month. Launching what they call the Biggest 'Eat Out Festival', this restaurant aggregator promises a Flat 50% discount on over 2,000 restaurants across the country, no questions asked. Spread out in their 9 pilot cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Goa; the discount is not just member specific, but for the whole table.

The arsenal of restaurants boasts of some great names like:

• Mamagoto
• Dhaba
• The Wine Company
• Wine Rack
• Delhi club house
• TGIF
• Chilis
• Smoke House Deli
• Oh! Calcutta
• Hard Rock cafe
• Punjab Grill
• Lady Baga
• Auro Kitchen and Bar
• Spectra, Leela Gurgaon
• Citrus, Leela Mumbai
• Seasonal Tastes, Westin Gurgaon
• Masala art, Taj Palace New Delhi
• Spicy Duck, Taj Palace New Delhi
• Lotus Café, JW Marriott Juhu

Now, one can explore the Parsi cuisine they were always attracted to at Soda Bottle Opener Wala, or binge on unlimited dim sums at Yauatcha, get Jager bombs for all their friends all night long at Summer House Café or take their parents to the fancy meal at JW Marriott that they always aspired to go to; and do all of this and more without worrying about the wallet because all month, with EazyDiner 'Eat Out Festival', one has to pay only 50%.

So, this is how it works: download the app, choose a restaurant, select the preferred time slot and date, buy a discount coupon (worth either Rs.25, Rs.50 or Rs.100 depending on the kind of restaurant) and voila, reserve a table. With some great tech fueling, all of this takes a mere 18 seconds which leaves the customer with a lot of time to enjoy a leisurely meal while paying only 50% of the bill and saving enormously.

It is a good time for Food and Beverage in the country with exposure to newer cuisines, flair for opening newer restaurants with an increased per capita income and spending capacity in the economy; and with influencers like EazyDiner, we predict the dining out landscape of the country to be competing with global standards.

"A city's culture is defined by its restaurants and people eating out. We want everyone to get up and go to experience restaurants in their entirety. With this festival, we wish to make the best cuisine accessible to each and every one," said Kapil Chopra, the Chairman of the Board, EazyDiner.

The sale and reach of the EazyDiner 'Eat Out Festival' is unprecedented with a whole world of restaurants and cuisines to choose from.

This smart 'end of the season sale' suggests two things. One is that EazyDiner will constantly ensure to carve a niche for themselves, in the eating out space. They are the only app committed to ensuring the customer gets out of their home and has a great time. Secondly, they are truly respecting the universe of Food and Beverage, gradually penetrating into all segments and creating an entourage; that is truly celebrating dining out in the country.

Having said that, the app shall be live in 15 cities by the end of the year and with dynamic changes.

We also got a sneak peek into a candid video that Yuvraj Singh, the brand ambassador shall send out where he urges everyone to go download the app now. "He is booking his table through EazyDiner, are you?"

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Assessment leaders reveal global best practices at Pearson VUE seminars

International assessment leaders, employers, higher education academics and association bodies from the UK, US and India will meet at two exclusive seminars hosted by Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, to reveal and debate global best practices.

The theme of the events, taking place at the end of the month in Delhi and Chennai, is: “Evaluating candidate aptitude and skills through assessments: Creating quality examinations for higher education and professionals in India”.

Pearson VUE’s Divyalok Sharma, senior director of client development, and Dr Gary Gates, senior vice president of global business, will lead the event. Industry leaders will take part in panel debates and give presentations on topics ranging from technologies in the assessment space, psychometrics, and online proctoring, to the importance of skills-focused certification.

Mr. Sharma said: “These events are a wonderful opportunity for a meeting of the minds from the world of assessment. Thought leaders across a wide range of organisations will bring their valuable expertise and observations together with the aim of learning from each other to raise assessment standards even further.”

At the Delhi event, speakers include: Prof. Furqan Qamar, secretary general, Association of Indian Universities;  Dr. Rupamanjari Ghosh, vice chancellor, Shiv Nadar University and co-chair, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Ranjit Madan, CEO, Life Sciences Sector Skills Development Council; and Maheshwer Peri, founder and chairman, Careers 360.

Speakers at the Chennai event include: Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, vice chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Dr. Balakrishna Shetty, vice chancellor of Sri Siddhartha University.

To register for the Delhi event on 29 August at 9am, go to the bit.ly/2LN7NgR website.

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Aeon - Asia's Highest Residential Infinity Pool to be Launched in Worli

Mumbai has not just been the financial capital of India but also the 'luxury capital' of the country. As the city is attracting more fashion labels in the luxury category, the city's property market already commands a premium in India and also in the global context. Offering the epitome of-luxury, Mumbai will soon get Asia's highest residential infinity pool, 'Aeon' (*as per the research report on infinity pools submitted by Market Search pvt Ltd, on 4.1.2018). The 50- foot long rooftop infinity pool will be located atop Raheja Universal's upcoming project, Raheja Imperia I, on the 60th level. Situated at 677 feet above the bustling city in Worli, Mumbai, Raheja Imperia I offers an unobstructed view of the city, the ocean and beyond.

In addition to 'Aeon', the project offers various lavish handpicked amenities namely, Horizon60 - The Private Club, Atmosphere - The Party Deck, Luna- The Sky Media Zone at the roof-top, an amphitheater, a ballroom, The Imperial Park - for strolling and enjoying delicacies at Café Laguna and watch the children swim in the exclusive pool, and Club Imperia for fitness and sports enthusiasts. With an unparalleled view; float atop the city in Aeon, one can dine with a companion at a perfect setting in Atmosphere-the Party Deck or Horizon 60 - the Private Club and engage in an immersive experience of watching movies at the apex in Luna - the Sky Media Zone.

Commenting on the Raheja Imperia I rerating, Mr. Ashish Raheja, Managing Director, Raheja Universal said, "Mumbai's real estate luxe segment has undergone a paradigm shift, fuelled by the dynamic NRIs and HNIs. Harmonizing with this trend further, Raheja Imperia I enters the arena with its top of the line features. With Aeon, Asia's highest residential infinity pool and 35 other path-breaking amenities spread across 1.23 lakh sq. ft, it is the new word in premium experiential luxury."

Mr. Raheja further commented , "With the ever shrinking land bank in Mumbai, low density luxury projects are at an all-time premium. We are amongst a select few, offering such a premium project in the heart of the city. Luxury Living is set to be redefined not just by the opulence of the interiors and architecture but also the exquisite exteriors and international landscaping that Imperia I has. The tranquil settings and sense of privacy in the heart of the maximum city is what sets Imperia I apart from other luxury projects."

Being developed by Raheja Universal Pvt. Ltd., the 60 storey Raheja Imperia I is a Greenfield project built on a virgin plot, implying absolute privacy and unmatched luxury. Raheja Imperia I is based on the Low-Density concept, giving residents more open space with larger green cover. It comes free of public car parking, SRA, or rehabilitation requirements, which means that the benefits of the facilities are solely for residents to enjoy; a much craved privacy in a densely populated city like Mumbai. Spreading out an array of amenities for residents, the tower footprint is only 20% of the entire development while the rest is covered by offerings wherein imagination touches reality. 

Below is a sneak peek into some of the luxurious amenities offered at Raheja Imperia I:

Aeon

Scaling into the horizon audaciously, Aeon will be Asia's Highest Residential Infinity Pool at Level 60. Aeon vaunts an unmatched experience, to be set on a layered terrace forming a distinctive aqua urban scheme against the blue sky. Aeon will unfold its unrivalled view of Mumbai city, laying the podium for a lifetime of memories of the swimming oasis.

Atmosphere

Indisputably 'Atmosphere' will evolve as the most eulogized rooftop party deck in Mumbai. It will open up to a jaw dropping view from the 60th floor with a striking ambience, ace concoctions and incomparable views. Soak up the incredible cityscape while sipping on a cocktail with loved ones. At 'Atmosphere', one will never be far away from getting an opulent vantage view of Mumbai.

Luna

Where fabulous cinema meets fabulous venue, 'Luna', the Sky Media Zone will nestle in the backdrop of the Arabian Sea and deliver an impeccable cinema viewing experience with like-minded cinephiles. Luna will take one on a journey of an aesthetically pleasing experience of viewing tasteful iconic movies from cult classics to brand new releases. Last but not the least; Luna is the zone to cheer for ones favorite football team with near and dear ones during LIVE screenings.

Horizon 60

Poised at 677 feet above the maximum city, lounging at a rooftop bar in Mumbai is definitely one of the best ways to spend the evenings.Combining fantastic views, great mixes, Horizon 60 delivers it all as one drink in the stunning Mumbai sunset. Soak into this spectacular panoramic view of the dazzling city, relax under the stars with a drink, enjoy the music or try a delicious meal.

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Star Air - A new Airline by Sanjay Ghodawat Group is all set to Takeoff

It has been a known fact that the aviation industry has witnessed an exponential growth in the recent years. Although a lot of new airports have been operationalized, the airlines are constrained to provide direct (no transit) flights from these airports. Envisioning this demand of smaller business jets flying directly from A to B, the Sanjay Ghodawat Group - a reputed business house in India with over 20 business verticals, have entered the aviation with a promising new airline - Star Air.

Headquartered in the Bangalore International Airport, Star Air has been established with a view of serving the common man, with an experience like that of a business class. "What we aim for is to create the right balance between a common man's pocket and the expectations which he holds from an airline," quoted Capt. Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO of Star Air. "In due course time, we aim to provide an all jet engine fleet connecting new city pairs," he added.

Introducing the Embraer ERJ-145 for the first time in India in commercial airline, Star Air has smartly chalked out a road map, which seems to go a long way. The plane, till date, was the chosen favourite of the business class as private business jets. Starting off with a fleet of two aircrafts, the airline is planning a steady expansion.

Under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, launched by the Govt. of India, Star Air has bagged three routes under their wings:

Hubli - Pune 

Hubli - Hindon (Delhi) 

Hubli - Tirupathi 

The airline is yet to disclose its routes from Bangalore and other cities.

Though the airline is a greenhorn, the team is full of experience and high spirits. Headed by Capt. Tiwana, who believes in leading by example, the highly skilled team is backed by the parent team of The Sanjay Ghodawat Group. "Our Chairman has a vision to Connect the Real India. We have taken the first step. Now, our entire focus remains on providing best-in-class service," stated Capt. Tiwana.

The airline is all set to takeoff, with its first flight expected in mid-July 2018.

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Megha Gas, an Eco-friendly Green Fuel for Household and Commercial Purposes

Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd. (MEIL) has embarked on a mission to supply natural gas to households and commercial establishments. A first-of-its-kind in the Rural India, MEIL has executed gas distribution projects in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, Tumkur and Belgavi districts of Karnataka. Performance of these projects has already been tested. "Soon commercial operations would be launched officially." said Mr. Rajesh Reddy, Associate Vice President, Hydrocarbons, MEIL in a press release today. Filling stations have been set up in Agiripalli and Kanuru in Krishna district and underground pipeline system for supply of gas was put in place. Likewise, Tumkur and Belgavi districts in Karnataka too are all set to have piped gas supply. MEIL has come up with eco-friendly methods to supply Megha Gas to households of rural and urban areas, for commercial needs. This would not only enhance living standards of people but also helps enriching society with the fruits of infrastructure. MEIL is making strides in these three districts with a motto of 'Green Fuel and Clean Fuel'. It has kept in place the basic infrastructure to supply gas to address the needs of industry and transport sector.

MEIL would get natural gas supplies from ONGC. ONGC has recently launched natural gas production in Nagayalanka of Krishna district on commercial scale. Megha will soon enter into a commercial agreement with ONGC to get a supply of 90,000 SCMD (Standard Cubic Meter per Day) of gas from this center.

'Megha Gas - It's Smart … It's Good' - Megha Gas will soon hit the market by launching gas supply services with the above tag line. It will bring natural gas to households, commercial establishments, industrial houses and transport vehicles at an affordable price. To begin with, gas supply services will be launched in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Tumkur and Belgavi districts of Karnataka. MEIL has laid 571 KM long, steel MDPE pipeline to supply gas from mother station located at Agiripalli. It passes through Agiripalli, Thotapalli, BB Gudem, Gollanapalli, Surampalli, Kesarapalli, Nunna Bypass, Enikepadu, Poranki, Nuziveedu, Mustabad, Gannavaram, Chopparametla villages. Some of the households en route the pipeline have already been given gas connections. Megha Gas has made all arrangements to supply gas to a few commercial establishments during this year itself.

In Tumkur district of Karnataka too, Megha has put in place necessary infrastructure to supply gas to households. A 300 kilometre long pipeline has been laid in areas like Vakkodi, Heggeri, Gollahalli, Gollarahati, Kuppur, Dasamuddepalya, Siragate, Dibbur, Gulur, Santapet, Maralurur Dinne, Settihalli, Jayanagar, Gokul Extension, Khyatisandra, Heerehalli area, Manchikal, Kuppe, Batwadi, Hanumathapura in Tumkur dist. In addition to this 75 km long MDPE pipeline has been laid in Sadasiva Nagar, Banasankari, Mandipet, Gandhi Nagar, Chikpet areas. In Belgavi district 350 km long steel, MDPE pipeline has been laid connecting areas like Basavanna Kolla, Auto Nagar, Ramteertha Nagar, Asoka Circle, Azad Nagar, Chennamma Circle, Maruti Nagar, Sadasiva Nagar. Megha Gas will bring 50,000 SCMD of natural gas to Belgavi district.

To have a close and continuous relationship with consumers and to address their grievances, Megha Gas has come up with an exclusive Mobile App and a dedicated website. It has also brought out a loyalty card exclusively for its consumers to extend benefits of being a loyal customer of Megha Gas.

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Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon was Graced by the Presence of Mr Avnish Sabharwal, Md, Accenture Ventures & Open Innovation at the Commencement of Its 7th PGPM Batch.

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, a premier management institute, recently commenced the academic year for the class of 2018-19 of its Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) with 158 students in a ceremony held at its Manesar campus. The ceremony was addressed by the honourable Chief Guest Mr Avnish Sabharwal, MD, Accenture Ventures & Open Innovation and India Mentor of change, Atal Innovation Mission.

The ceremony began with the lighting of auspicious lamp by the honourable Chief Guest in the presence of Mr. Mohan Lakhamraju, Vice Chairman, Great lakes Institute of Management and Founder, Great Learning, Dr. Debashis Sanyal, Director, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, Dr. Umashankar Venkatesh, Director, PGPM and Professor (Marketing), Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon along with board of directors, staff and students from the new batch. 

Addressing the new batch, Mr Avnish Sabharwal spoke about innovation and world of digital disruption. He also spoke that “it is the combinatorial impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented learning, data analytics, block chain etc. that is causing disruption in the business processes. We are witnessing that the traditional value chain companies are being replaced by platform companies such as Google, Uber, facebook, Air bnb and so on. So, all organizations need to adopt technology and be a part of digital revolution to stay in the business. The same goes for students as they will be future leaders and entrepreneurs and they need to be nimble enough to understand these disruptive technologies and all the changes and shift caused by them in the businesses. Hence, they need to learn to learn and understand that learning should never stop,opined, Mr Sabharwal. 

Dr Bala V. Balachandran, Chairman of the Board, Founder and Dean of Great Lakes Institute of Management, wished the incoming ‘NINJAS’ and expressed, "You are entering into a Progressive and Premium Business School that not only is making a DIFFERENCE  in the Higher Management landscape but now Delivering that DIFFERENCE  in a way , where the Art of Leadership blends with the Science of Management. It is up to you to make the most of our Gurukulam style of Living and Learning. At Great Lakes, the art of living blends with the science of learning making for a truly holistic experience. Welcome at Great Lakes.”

Congratulating the new batch and sharing experience of his own educational journey, Mr Mohan Lakhamraju, expressed that “the high quality education can transform your life and open up world of opportunities and possibilities for you. It not only provides you with skills, network but also with the confidence to believe in yourself.” He inspired students to be more aspirational in life and aim higher. “Great Lakes will provide you with the exposure to acclaimed faculty, renowned industry leaders and world-class educational experience, so I advise you all to make the best of the opportunity and pursue your goals sincerely, said,Mr Lakhamraju.

Welcoming the new batch, Dr Debashis Sanyal, said, “Great Lakes has a tradition of naming its new batch after an acclaimed warrior clan because the spirit of the warriors and the zeal with which they fight bravely in every situation is what we want to inculcate in our students. This year the PGPM batch will be called as ‘Ninjas’. The term refers to the technique that helps users to enhance the capability to achieve feats which are otherwise unattainable.” Further he expressed confident that Ninjas will reach new heights through the learning that they will gain here at Great Lakes, Gurgaon. Speaking about curriculum, Dr Sanyal shared that “Great Lakes, Gurgaon is a new age business school for new age businesses. Infact is a pioneer in including business analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning as a part of the curriculum. This year we will focus more on soft skills such as oral and written communication.”

The event concluded with Dr Umashankar Venkatesh, delivering the vote of thanks.

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What’s your Skin-töhl?

A finely made leather accessory affirms luxury and your choice of a handbag speaks volumes of your style. A handbag serves as both; a necessity as well as a statement piece. Eyeing this space in the market The Sac and Satchel Company has launched its brand, töhl. Ranging from hand and shoulder bags, to totes, backpacks, clutches and wallets, the töhl product range is versatile, utilitarian and thoughtfully crafted for varied purposes.

 Töhl combines the best of contemporary styling, technology and the legacy of time-honored handcrafted leather smithing traditions to manufacture the bags. ‘töhl’, meaning skin in Tamil, is a brand synonymous with luxury and craftsmanship. The leathers are handpicked and treated with artisanal respect using processes that meet international standards.

 Defined by its minimalist style, the product range has an old-world charm combined with understated modern elegance. The brand and its product range are perfectly suited to the urban lifestyle, combining functionality and aesthetics. töhl’s clientele is women who balance the many roles of contemporary life, whilst holding on to a sense and expression of personal style.

 With 25 years of industry experience exporting leather bags and accessories to Europe the finest product range is now accessible at your fingertips. All the products are made in India with a manufacturing facility in Chennai

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Price Range: INR 990 – INR 8500 Availability: tohl.in

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