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HIVE Presents OWNAGE Featuring BO55 on May14th

HIVE Presents OWNAGE Featuring BO55 on May14th

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
Looking for the perfect Saturday night? Here is where you should be. Hive Kitchen and Bar to host one of the most talented DJ’s of Ownage Entertainment, BO55, this Saturday, May 14th.
For night life lovers, Hive being the only party place in the middle of the South Delhi Market, It boasts of never seen before interiors and European pub style seating. So, let your hair down and trip and twirl to loud music while indulging in a sip of a well-concocted cocktails and finger-liking food.


Come and see the musicians perform live on 14th May, 2016 at Hive, Green Park Market, New Delhi.
About HIVE
Hive- Kichen and Bar, is the latest entrant to the Green Park Market. It serves European and Mediterranean dishes with a mix of Indian fusion, and definitely has a locational advantage.
The restaurant spans across the second and the third floor of the building. The second floor has been done up to incorporate a lot of natural light, using large windows and a glass ceiling, which has water flowing over it, creating a natural effect. It is slowly becoming the new place for people to hang-out and enjoy a drink.
About Ownage Entertainment
Ownage Entertainment was launched in 2011 by Salim Bhat (Founder & Director), who started out with the aim of bringing International Acts to the Indian Electronic Music Scene and also promoting local artists.
Ownage has been at the paramount of artist and venue management with a history of executing and promoting exceptional gigs with famous artists.
About BO55
BO55
Salim Bhat aka Boss Of Ownage aka BO55, grew up to the old sounds of Tiesto, Above & Beyond and Armin Van Buuren. After the launch of his company, Ownage Entertainment in 2011, he decided to take his 5 years of experience off the stage and put it on the stage in 2016.
His sets are full of melodies and vocals, usually starting at 126 and ending at 138. He loves his build ups and a mix of big room sounds and hard hitting beats. He may be the new guy on the decks but he sure will surprise you.
Genres- Big Room/Commercial

For Table Reservations Contact: 011-41706637; +91-9582466454
Mighty Small- Restaurant Review

Mighty Small- Restaurant Review

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
Smaaash, India’s World Class Sports and Entertainment Arena, has announced its launch at the DLF Mall of India, Noida. Continuing with its spirit of providing complete family entertainment, the highlight of this gaming hub is its new quaint café & bar– The Mighty Small. Designed for ardent sports lovers, the café is an ode to iconic sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are associated with Smaaash. Mighty Small is a humble and sweet way to thank these stalwarts for extending unconditional support to Smaaash.

The quirky name – Mighty Small truly exudes the glorious lives of Sachin, Virat and Ronaldo. With humble beginnings and petite frames, they all went on to exhibit extraordinary skills and became mighty in their respective fields. Just like its unconventional name, the café is also gaining immense popularity for being India’s first carnival themed restaurant. Decked up with vibrant circus posters, red and white seats and a huge selection of family favourites, this place offers a unique gourmet affair.
The cafe recently organised a bloggers meet and it was great fun meeting all food enthusiasts.


Like the several games and experiences available at Smaaash, the new cafe has a scrumptious food and beverage menu that will definitely score extra points. For ‘Quick Runs’, one could try ‘Volcano of Nachos’ or the desi ‘Makhani Fondue’. One could step up right with ‘Sachin’s Fav – Chakhna Salad’, ‘Rock Prawns with Srihacha Mayo and Chips’ and other such easy bites. From luscious pizzas to gooey lasagnas to claypots and noodle meals, there’s something for everyone. I personally loved their burgers and chilly chicken tarts.
For the one with the sweetest tooth, the place offers finger licking desserts like ‘Tequila chocolate mousse’ and ‘NYC Styled Cheese Cake’ amongst others. The food menu has been designed keeping the grab-and-go concept, where one could pick up their food and savour the games along with it!


The cafe aims at putting up a spectacular show to please all – the bar will specialise in larger than life cocktails, with signature sangrias and other cocktails – all served in small, mighty and mightiest avatars. There is a special sweet treats bar as well, called Big Fat Treats, which aims to please kids of all ages.

While you enjoy some games at Smaaash, savour your taste buds at Mighty Small and your day will be made.. head straight on!
Restaurant Review- Cinnabon and Aunty Anne’s

Restaurant Review- Cinnabon and Aunty Anne’s

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
If you are looking at indulging in some amazing cinnamon rolls and pretzels, head straight to Cinnabon, because no one does the cinnamon rolls better than them.
I was recently invited for a review to two of their outlets at DLF Mall of India, Noida and DLF Palace, Saket respectively. Cinnabon and Aunty Anne’s, these co-branded outlets operate together under the umbrella brand of Stellar Foods.

The place smells heavenly all the times, you just can’t miss out on the aroma of cinnamon as you even pass the outlet. It triggers you and urges you to try the cinnabon, as they fondly call their cinnamon rolls as.
I tried the chocobon, chocolate version of the regular cinnabon and also tried the classic cinnabon. Both of them were amazing, but I have to say that classic cinnabon wins over the chocobon. Eating the cinnabon is a mouth-melting experience and it makes you forget everything around you and just loose yourself and enjoy the moment.
Chocobon

Cinnabon

I also tried some of their salted savouries, like the pepperoni pizza, and pepperoni pretzel, in this case, the pizza emerged out as a clear winner, the pepperoni pretzel was somewhat dry, and I didn’t enjoy it much.
Pepperoni Pizza

Perroni Pretzel

As for drinks, I highly recommend the range of their Chillatas, I have tried three of them and all were simply great. Mochachillata is for the lovers of chocolate, you just can’t go wrong with this, and for people who love fruits, there is Mango Chillata and Strawberry Chillata as well. Don’t think twice, just go for them, they are delicious.

Mango Chillata

Strawberry Chillata

It’s a mere coincidence that after conducting these reviews, I was at the DLF Mall of India for 5 consecutive days for some work and Cinnabon became my most favourite place for breakfast, everyday.
I went on and tried their cupcakes, the pretzel roll, the pecabon and a few other things and I can assure you that the place will never disappoint you.


I have become a fan of this place and I highly recommend it to all my readers, just go for it.
Experience The Country’s Premier Urban Sports Centre At DLF Mall of India

Experience The Country’s Premier Urban Sports Centre At DLF Mall of India

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
Smaaash Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., announced the launch of its sports-centric immersive & interactive entertainment and gaming center ‘Smaaash’ at the newly opened DLF Mall of India, Noida
Brain child of the multi-faceted Shripal Morakhia, Smaaash presents an unmatched range of games that offer a superlative experience, and combines the best of sports, music and dining into a highly immersive, interactive, innovative and involved entertainment experience.


“Smaaash is a labour of love for me. Every experience enjoyed by a patron is a personal success. At Smaaash we are never satisfied with the latest and the best, the aim is always to go beyond and reach for the stars. We now present the destination that Noida has been waiting for two decades. We are brining to the city, a never seen before gaming experience with fresh concepts, powerful simulative technology and innovative design. Maintaining the perfect balance between virtual and real, the interactive experience at Smaaash lets everyone escape to a different world and playout their dreams.” said Shripal Morakhia, Chief Imagination Officer, Smaaash Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
“The concept of Smaaash is as exciting as it is unique. It provides the perfect haven to let your hair down and have some fun, and leave behind the stress of daily life. Smaaash not only redefines sports entertainment, but also allows one to immerse themselves in a sport they love and experience it first hand, not just as a spectator. And we’re now ready to smash it out of Noida with the newest Smaaash outlet at the Mall of India!” added Sachin Tendulkar
The newly opened 25000/- sq. ft. center is the next link in the chain of the country’s premiere urban sports parks, and boasts of a 360 degree cricket simulator where one can experience first-hand the exhilaration of facing cricket legends like Dale Steyn, Wasim Akram and of course the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Football fans in the mood to kick around a ball can challenge the Super-Sonic Goalkeeper while playing Football Super Keeper. Fulfil the need for speed and feel the G-force by trying X2 Racing, or alternatively just enjoy friendly banter at the arcade games or at Twilight Ten Pin Bowling.


At Smaaash Noida, one can also immerse oneself into virtual reality technology that is so close to reality that it completely absorbs one’s senses. A mix of motion & positional tracking, virtual reality high definition Head Mounted Displays (HMD), along with a state of the art graphics engine that renders in real time, adds thehigh definition thrill to adventure gaming. Games like Walk The Plank, Finger Coaster, Fly Max, Face Ronaldo and many more provide for a completely immersive experience and transfer you to a world beyond your wildest imagination.


The launch of Smaaash Noida also commemorates the launch of Mighty Small Café & Bar in NCR. Mighty Small @ Smaaash is the new concept café being launched at all Smaaash properties across the country. The café features a carnival theme space with elements that exude fun, joy and vibrancy. A café designed especially for children and those that are kids at heart, the idea is to have a place so alive that it reflects life as in a carnival. The bar features a scrabble inspired façade with names of drinks on it for the amusement of the customers. All elements, like the origami birds, 3D animal art installations, red glass panels come together in a beautiful way. The idea is to instantly transport visitors to their childhood, with the carnival themed decor, the huge circus posters, and the red and white seats. This café, with its quirky décor, is designed to bring a smile to anyone’s face and create an Alice in Wonderland sort of a feel in totality.
With a whole new menu featuring delectable finger foods perfect for munching on in the gaming zone, sumptuous main course dishes for sharing, and mouth watering desserts, paired with exciting beverage options, Mighty Small offers an eclectic range of food and drink options that will tempt every food lover in the vicinity. The perfect complement to Smaaash, Mighty Small presents dishes and drinks that are perfect accompaniments to the exhilarating gaming options, and can be carried across the property floor, as well as an inviting bar and restaurant to relax, indulge in a good meal and great drinks with friends, family and loved ones.



So come May 2016, immerse yourself in the SMAAASH experience…throw worries out of the window put a smile on your lips and “Up Your Game Noida!”
Cost management is Key to Indian Competitive Advantage

Cost management is Key to Indian Competitive Advantage

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
At Centre of E- Commerce -IMS Noida, Experts Discuss Strategic Cost Management as Key to Managerial Success

Management Development Programme discussed strategies on cost management to devise better managerial decisions and business strategies to remain cost effective

Noida, 19 March 2016: Leading academics, industry insiders and experts in the field of management came together at leading management institute IMS Noida to discuss the latest issues afflicting the industry and solutions towards better cost management strategies that can keep organizations competitive and profitable.

The three-day periodic Management Development Programme organized by IMS Noida had experts, highlight the importance of striking a balance between cost and quality. The event primarily focused on Strategic Cost Management, a crucial subject in management studies that pertains to the economics of reducing costs without compromising on quality and delivery. The second day of the programme started with a recapitulation of the management cases discussed on activity based costing and cost volume profit analysis of the first day. The morning session thereafter began with the discussion on challenges faced by organization on the financial front like transfer price issues, generating profit centres and various aspects of management control systems and performance related issues. Exhaustive cases relating to these aspects were taken up by Professor Rajendra Patel, former World Bank expert and faculty at IIM Ahmedabad. The participants were enriched with one to one discussion on various aspects of financial controls they are currently practicing in their respective organizations.

While the program discussed new perspectives on methods and techniques for appropriate cost planning, importance of managing costs and aligning them with the business strategy of an entity, it also highlighted the importance of improving management practices for long term growth or organizations.



“We had very healthy discussions among management students, experts and industry insiders into the key challenges of running organizations. Through such programs, the students who are themselves on the threshold of entering the industry get a close understanding of the constantly evolving challenges they would face as management executives. Strategic Cost Management is one of the most relevant aspects of management studies today. Cost effectiveness is the key to competitiveness in a highly connected world like ours. Hence, there is greater need today to recognize different costing systems and strategies and devise better managerial decisions and business strategies to constantly remain cost effective. As a discipline, management studies needs to constantly evolve itself to include in its paradigm the changing needs of the time, which keep throwing up new challenges into the discipline,” said Dr KJS Anand, Executive Director, IMS Noida.
Professor Rajendra Patel, shared interesting accounts and experiences as the key speaker. The participants were also introduced to basics such as costing terminology, cost objects, cost drivers, conventional method of indirect cost allocation and others he also discussed broader aspect such Management Control & Organizational Performance, Performance Measurement – Balanced Scorecard – Beyond Financial Numbers and other in detail.

“The event turned out to be really knowledgeable, thanks to the valuable insights by Prof Rajendra Patel. His experience and knowledge undoubtedly helped us to get a picture of need and requirements in the management studies that would further help us to create good managers and entrepreneurs. His experience with the industry as well as an academic gives him a deep insight into the world of business and entrepreneurial challenges. We are thankful to Prof Patel for his precious time and participation,” added Dr. Debarshi Mukherjee, Associate Dean Management , IMS Noida.
The Bigger and The Better-Grub Fest 2016, Delhi

The Bigger and The Better-Grub Fest 2016, Delhi

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

2015 was the year of Grub Fest. Foodies got to witness two extremely successful editions of the festival in April and October, at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi and the Ambience Lawns in Gurgaon, respectively, with more than 200 participating brands and over 100,000 foodies served. The Grub Fest also introduced extraordinary concepts like Grub Stories, Asia’s first high end multi storey travelling restaurant in the second edition. Adding to that, the Grub team presented a unique format like the Grub Weekend in DLF Cyber Hub, which was widely attended and appreciated.




Before expanding its wings across other cities, The Grub Fest, a brain child of young, passionate entrepreneurs- Aman Kumar, Arjun Jain, Chaitanya Mathur & Mani Singh Cheema, headed back to its base camp, JLN Stadium in Delhi to showcase a bigger, tastier and even more entertaining festival from 18th-20th March 2016. Apart from the best of restaurants, artists and renowned chefs, there was a lot more that Grub Fest, Delhi, offered to its fans-



SFL(Super Fight League), Asia’s largest Pro Mixed Martial Arts Promotion known for their Pro MMA fight nights across the globe, came to India to showcase at the Grub Fest. It was a VIP experience from the world of sports & entertainment to watch out for.
Island Bar by Imperfecto and Informal, a first of its kind Ship Bar was curated at the festival by Imperfecto and Informal.
Exhibitors-Social, ATM PCO, Indigo Deli, Kylin, Depot 29, Holy Smoke, Urban Pind, Big Fat Sandwich, Brown Sugar, Wong Sushi House Mafia, Eggjactly, Koyla Kebab, Fluffles, Keventers, Burger Singh, Doner Grill, Kents, Sbarro, Wow Momos, Naturals Ice Cream, Wolfgang, Clay Over and Smaash were some of the brands that showcased their food at the Grub Fest.


Grub Theatre– The Grub Fest entertainment zone had live performances by artists like Nucleya- the electronic king, singer Suryaveer, musician Dhruv Viswanath, Barmer Boys- seasoned performers, who carried forward the centuries old musical tradition of the Manganiyars and were leading examples of Rajasthani folk and Sufi music, amongst other famous artists.

Grub Market– A range of fresh farm produces and organic, pro-environmental preparations were set up like a beautiful bazaar. The range showcased from organic vegetables to salads, to homemade jams, ramekin, wine ice creams, waffles, cupcakes, honey, aam papad, gluten free cakes & biscuits and many more. Some of the exhibitor names included Cremica, Basil Kitchen, Good Juicery, Lyall Farm, Herbi Life, Flavors of Punjab etc.

Tie-Up with the Breast Cancer Patients Benefit Foundation– a fun raising kiosk was also set up by BCPBF, where in they also created a few dishes of their own. The Grub Fest is also contributing a percentage of their revenue from the ticket sales to BCPBF.
A lot this and more happened at the Grub Fest at JLN, and also Grub Fest announced its further plans where in the big news is that Grub Fest Goes National in March 2016, First Stop, Pune!

The Grub Fest begins its nationwide journey right after the Delhi festival, starting from Pune from 25th-27th March 2016, at the beautiful Royal Palms in Koregaon Park. The Grub Fest Pune will offer a remarkable opportunity of indulging in an array of cuisines from top restaurants of Pune along with amazing surprises from New Delhi and Mumbai. The high entertainment factor that Grub Fest is known for will undoubtedly be carried forward to Pune from Delhi with numerous special attractions, including big artists, celebrities, master chefs and more.

Formus presents Neo Kaansa Collection by Designer Fenny Ganatra

Formus presents Neo Kaansa Collection by Designer Fenny Ganatra

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
The Neo Kaansa collection by designer Fenny Ganatra for Formus embodied via The Living Suite is a curation of modern pieces with a timeless appeal outlined with Kaansa or brass. Fenny G’s vision behind the collection arose from the need to reboot classic forms through a vibrant use of colours and sumptuous elements of brass, which are the very inspiration behind the collection.
The existence and use of Kaansa can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent’s history for centuries. Designer Fenny Ganatra explores new routes to use this malleable element through statuesque pieces of furniture. The Neo Kaansa Collection of bespoke furniture made using rich, royal and classic colours, blends minimal designs with desired materials and a touch of Kaansa. Fenny Ganatra’s curious eye does a rendezvous with a broad spectrum of materials ranging from premium natural wood and wood veneer to brass pipes and brass veneer. These accents in brass lend a nude opulence to modern and avant garde design.

Besides Kaansa, the inspiration behind the collection’s design language comes to life through Fenny G’s collaboration with Formus. Formus’s take on timeless forms, and brand Fenny G’s fresh perspective, brings together an artistic mélange of tailored furniture, the Neo Kaansa Collection.

About “FORMUS”
Celebrating “The love of making”
Formus is a space where ideas turn into form, where creative minds meet and co-create, where their love of making finds its true connoisseurs and passion finds real meaning. A vision of founders Kapil Suri and Gaurav Suri, the Formus flagship store spread over 15,000 sq ft on Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road brings to life some of the finest signatures of design. Formus collaborates with leading architects and curators to create bespoke interiors and accessories using the finest materials and finishes with a contemporary aesthetic.
Discover the “Love of Making” a beautiful form with FORMUS where the intent is to produce something extraordinary, brought to life with a process that involves meticulous study of the design brief, close collaboration with architects and designers, and a step-in-step partnership that honors everyone’s wishes. The authenticity of this process has often led to artistic breakthroughs, because for FORMUSevery project is unique in its own right.
FORMUS makes use of the finest of craftsmen coupled with latest technology to achieve flawless finishes and combines their knowledge to fuse materials together to bring to life signature forms for space design.
Carrying this vision forward, FORMUS announces its first collaboration with acclaimed interior designer Fenny Ganatra (winner of Red Dot award). The collaboration is marked with a Neo Kaansa collection embodied via ‘The Living Suite’. The Living Suite is a curation of modern statuesque pieces of furniture with a timeless appeal outlined with Kaansa or brass.  Fenny Ganatra’s curious eye does a rendezvous with a broad spectrum of materials ranging from premium natural wood and wood veneer to brass pipes and brass veneer.
The Living Suite exudes a contemporary finesse that is resultant of a cohesive combination of unique material, carefully chosen rich, royal and classic colours and elite modernist style. The first collection comprises of four signature special edition pieces, which include: a Center Table, a Milvio Ottoman, a Ritz Sofa and a Beizer armchair.



Six distinct elements make the story of the Center Table playing with diverse forms of wooden, marble and brass blocks inter-layered and combined to create a dramatic juxtaposition of opaque and transparent. 

 The Milvio Ottoman on the other hand is brilliantly crafted with minimal lines and is inspired by Ponte Mitvio, a bridge over the Tiber in northern Italy. The edges in brass trace the outline without overpowering the essence of form. A diverse piece of furniture it can be used in more ways than one.

The Ritz sofa with a brass profile running on its periphery is a perfect blend of superior comfort using classic form and is crafted with plush fabric.
The Living Suite setting gets completed with The Beizer blue armchair that combines the plushness of velvet with magnificent metal work. It’s unorthodox and playful and makes a statement designed to turn heads.
The collection is available at FORMUS:
Address:  FORMUS
MG Road, New Delhi
Ghitorni Pillar No. 111, Next to Ghitorni Metro Station.
Email: INFO@MADEBYFORMUS.COM

Website: www.madebyformus.com

Shahrukh-Salman Bromance at TOIFA rehearsals..

Shahrukh-Salman Bromance at TOIFA rehearsals..

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
Ever since they patched up their long lost friendship, Shahrukh and Salman have been seen together quite a lot of times.

Recently they were seen catching up while rehearsing for the upcoming TOIFA awards. As per insiders, both are geared up to give power packed performances at the award function and we can’t really wait to see it..

They both are otherwise busy shooting for their respective films Raees and Sultan which are up for a clash at the box office, but all seems well between the two.
In fact just a few days back Shahrukh even dropped on the sets of Sultan to greet his dear friend Salman.

Now its for some producer-director to cast the duo together and create history..its really gonna be amazing for their fans if they work together on a film, meanwhile enjoy the glimpses of their bromance off screen.

Enjoy Easter delicacies at the Plaza Premium Lounge

Enjoy Easter delicacies at the Plaza Premium Lounge

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra
It’s that time of the year, when Easter celebration is around the corner and true to its tradition; Plaza Premium Lounge will ensure that travellers do not miss out on the Easter feast by serving a bountiful buffet and Easter special delicacies.



Easter is the time where friends and families come together to enjoy the very best food. To mark the revelry of Easter, the team of chefs at Plaza Premium Lounge rustles up an eclectic fare to entice the taste buds of our guests. The chefs have prepared an extensive menu of salads, main course and deserts.  The guests can choose from an array of salad options on offer, which includes fresh Greek Salad, creamy, Ambrosia Fruit Salad, refreshing Citrus Spinach Salad, Herb Infused Caesar Salad and Chicken Romaine Salad. Main course includes favorites like Couscous Royal Au Poulet, Ratatouille, Mexican Rice and Boston Bake.



No Easter meal is complete without desserts. A basket of desserts will be served including Easter favorite Hot Cross Buns, Easter Bunny Rolls, Easter Bunny Treat and Easter Meringue Cups.

So, what are you waiting for? Don’t forget to visit Plaza Premium Lounge in Delhi, Bengaluru or Hyderabad Airport for a taste of exotic Easter on your salver.
What: Easter Special Menu
Where: International Departures, Plaza Premium Lounge at Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad Airports
When: 27th March, 2016
Price: Lounge access starts at Rs.1800 plus taxes
*This promotion is limited to select lounges across Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad Airports.
For more information, please contact:
Harmandeep Singh| 9899666674 | harmandeep.singh@plaza-network.com

Linda Duo I 8527994422 I linda.duo@plaza-network.com
Add Colours to your Holi with a Traditional Indian Menu at the Plaza Premium Lounge

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

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

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



Exciting famous Indian snacks such as Bhelpuri, Dahi Bhalla and Aloo Papdi Chaat will be served at the live counter especially curated by the chefs where guest can enjoy the flavour of street food. There will be delightful Holi special desserts to complete the scrumptious menu. Holi special Gujiya sweets and Shahi Tukra will be served for the traditional Indian sweet lovers.

Enjoy the festival of colours with Plaza Premium Lounge while travelling at the Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad Airport.
What: Holi Special Menu
Where: Domestic Departures, Plaza Premium Lounge at Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad Airports
When: 24th March, 2016
Price: Lounge access starts at Rs.1200 plus taxes

*This promotion is limited to select lounges across Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad Airports.