Guest Post- City of Refuge, Hawaii by Rebecca

Travel always fills me with lot of energy and kind of gives a fresh perspective of people, places and things. It most of the times is the best rejuvenating experience and brings back a person refreshed and recharged with lots of memories for life. Traveling allows us to discover facts about a place which are sometimes unknown or lesser known.

Here is a post on Hawaii by Rebecca from Where to this time and it’s totally worth a read

In Hawaiian culture, the City of Refuge or Pu'uhonau was a place where no blood could be shed. If someone had broken a law and they reached this refuge, they were protected and avoided certain death. Then they were absolved by a priest and freed to leave. Defeated warriors and non-combatants could also find refuge here during times of battle.

Qureshi Kebab Corner, Jama Masjid- Out of the world culinary experience

Making most of Ramzaan Time, we headed to Jama Masjid to discover some culinary and gastronomic experiences, we had no plans in mind as in where and what to eat and left decisions on impromptu gut feels. As we started walking down the lane, it was bustling with people and the aroma of kebabs and quorma's was in the air and almost every shop seemed to tempt, but this particular outlet had most rush and that increased our inquisitiveness and we thought of giving it a try. They were serving only seekh kebabs both beef and chicken and we started by ordering just 2 pieces of chicken seekh and what a pleasantly delectable experience it was. The kebabs were mouth watering, delicious, scrumptious, amazing, awesome and just out of this world. Very soft, tender and succulent, they were literally melting in the mouth. From 2 seekhs for just trying, we ended up ordering 4 more and relishing it with roomali rotis. I highly recommend this place, one must visit and try their kebabs and you will want to go back every now and then.

Guest Post by Lexhan Menkiti- The Cycle of Maturity

Man A: Hey you!, take a seat there and sit tight for your turn to venture forward. 

Man B: Try not to address me in that tone and way next time, you ought to get your words together before you say them.

Man A: Hi! it would be ideal if you can have a sit and sit tight for your turn before you venture forward. 

Man B: O!, sorry, I didn't know I needed to do as such, much thanks for telling me. 

Who was discourteous? 

Who acted matured in there with their reactions? 

Turkish Airlines Takes Surprise David Guetta UEFA EURO 2016TM Anthem Music Video across Europe

Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline for five consecutive years*, this week takes  David Guetta’s UEFA EURO 2016^TM anthem to the 24 competing nations in this year’s tournament.  Football and David Guetta fans in each participating nation can enjoy bespoke music videos with a local twist. The star’s music video for ‘This One’s For You’ was unveiled on Friday, 10 June. The Turkish Airlines presented film amassed nearly half a million views within its first day.

Restaurant Review- IC's Hotel, Jamia Nagar

“Never Judge A Book By Its Cover” a very famous saying that sometimes really holds true in practical aspects of life. I recently went to this eatery called IC’s Hotel and no other phrase can describe this place better. It's a small hotel situated in the hustling bustling street of Jamia Nagar and may be just because of the location and the surroundings you will end up giving it a skip, but I assure you, once you open the door and enter the property, you will be very pleasantly surprised. Its chic, classy and very appropriate to take the entire family out for relishing a authentic mughlai cuisine. There is no dirth of outlets/restaurants serving authentic Mughlai Cuisine in Jamia, but there are not many places where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the meals with entire family, most other restaurants don't have appropriate sitting space and environment, but this place is definitely different.

Aura at Claridges organises special Ladies Night..!

This June, there’s an added reason for all the ladies out there to celebrate every Friday, as Aura, The Vodka Bar at The Claridges, New Delhi prepares itself to delight all the women in the city with a heady mix of cocktails and music and finger licking food.

This Friday I happened to witness this exclusivity and simply loved it.

Auramah Valley is becoming the preferred option by many in Himachal

Mr. Manav Singh, a business graduate from Menlo College, California always had a keen interest in real estate, IT, and infrastructure. A true ‘Himachali’ at heart and as the Chairman and Founder of Imperial group with businesses in private air charter, aircraft spare parts, air ambulance, assisted living projects and high end luxury real estate, he ensures that you live a life in style, comfort and luxury.

Monte Carlo opens its new flagship store at DLF Mall of India, Noida

Monte Carlo, a leading fashion brand of the country, today opened its latest flagship store in Delhi NCR at the DLF Mall of India, expanding its sales footprint in the capital territory with an aim to target the elite and upwardly mobile population of the city.

Strands Salon continues their growth by launching a new outlet at Punjabi Bagh

Strands salon recently announced the opening of its new location, at 55, basement, west avenue road, Punjabi bagh. Strands celebrated their much anticipated grand opening with eminent personality  Ms. Kishwar Merchant, family & friends. Strands Salon includes modern interior elements that complement the custom design amenities located throughout the studio. Strands feels proud on providing an uplifting experience for the clients. Strands is dedicated to consistently providing high customer satisfaction by rendering excellent service, quality products, and furnishing a professional environment at acceptable price/value relationship.

SHANGRI-LA’S - EROS HOTEL, NEW DELHI CELEBRATED GLOBAL WELLNESS WEEK WITH AN AQUA AEROBICS SESSION

Shangri-La’s - Eros Hotel, New Delhi celebrated Global Wellness Week, an international celebration of health and wellness with a session of aqua aerobics by renowned fitness trainer Kiran Sawhney on Tuesday, 7 June, 2016. Kiran Sawhney is one of the most sought after personal fitness trainer in the country with over two decades of experience in water aerobics, including aqua zumba, pilates and kickboxing.

Mouth Drooling Pan Asian Cuisine at Dimcha...!

If you love dimsums, this is the place for you, if you don't love dimsums, visit Dimcha and you will fall in love with them. This place is just perfect for not just dimsum lovers but also anyone who craves authentic Pan-Asian Cuisine.

I recently visited this cozy and comfortable looking place situated in Epicuria, Nehru Place.

The evening began with Kiwi Mint Cooler and Gari & Lemon Grass Cooler, these mocktails alone will make you go back to the place again and again, they were simply amazing. I loved them both equally.

Fawad Khan gets candid with Giovani Loyalists..!

Meeting few people is like striking off a task from your bucket list, they are just like a dream come true, and this is exactly what happened when I met Fawad Khan at the Giovani Event.

Giovani the quintessential Suits and Jackets brand, from Future Lifetsyle Fashions celebrated #Meetthegiovaniman- a meet and greet event for its loyal customers to meet the Giovani man himself- Fawad Khan.
The event was packaged with unforgettable moments for the Giovani loyalists, who were also Fawad fans and fashion followers. They were thrilled to be a part of this fun-filled evening. They not only got an opportunity for an informal chat with Fawad but also garnered some interesting style tips from the man himself.

MasterChef Australia Judge George Calombaris finds his Sous-Chef in Godrej’s Cuisine Regale

Cuisine Regale, a premium lifestyle modular kitchen gallery brand, treated Bangalore foodies to an exciting masterclass conducted by Masterchef Australia judge, George Colambaris! Food aficionados in the city lived up their dream as they learnt George’s kitchen tips and tricks from the man himself. The Masterclass was held on the 4^th of June at the international food carnival,‘World on a Plate’.

Turkish Airlines Creates Inflight Experiences to Celebrate UEFA EURO 2016 TM

Turkish Airlines has revealed a series of on-ground and inflight experiences for their passengers during this summer’s UEFA EURO 2016^TM today. Passengers travelling with the championship’s Official Airline Partner will be able to watch live matches on-board and in lounges, while some will have the chance to win tickets to the tournament during their flight.

Travel, party and make style statements with your hair..

With Delhi’s scorching heat, Delhiites are planning weekend getaways with their friends and family, to escape the summer heat. Gone are the days, when summers were spent indoors or meeting distant relatives. Indians seem to be caught in the daily grind of corporate life and hence do not miss any opportunity for a fun filled getaway.

Here is the time to relax and unwind. Plan a solo trip or explore places with your best buddies and look stunning in all your travel pictures with picture perfect hairdos.

Salads at Smoke House Deli are your oasis this season!

Delhi’s heat is no one’s favourite - to take the heat off your mind, Smoke House Deli's curated menu of scrumptious and nutritious salad offerings within a relaxed setting is what you need. The refreshing collection of salads is just what you need to tackle the temperature.

Whether you are looking for savoury, sweet or even vegan salads, Smoke House Deli’s complete list of mouth-watering salads complement a wide variety of palates. Not your typical day salads, Smoke House Deli has around 15 salads with different variations that could become your go to options this season.

Authentic Mexican Food @ Arribas-Mexican Grill and Tequileria

Authentic Mexican food is almost hard to find in Delhi restaurants, but with Arriba, one can now sit back, relax and enjoy the authentic Mexican delicacies in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, tucked away in the Asiad Village Complex.  Special mention to the people, who are extremely hospitable and make you feel special and wanted right at the entrance and till your entire food experience at Arriba gets over. The manager Simant, and the head chef Noah Barnes personally take care of each and every guest and go on to explain the nitty gritties of sourcing the ingredients and spices and what goes behind creating the authentic Mexican dishes.

For drinks, Margarita’s are a specialty of this place, and you must take chef’s recommendation to try out the best.

Costa Coffee launches ‘Frostino’ in India - a new range of Ice blended drinks launched internationally for the summer of 2016.

Costa Coffee, the world’s second largest coffee chain and India’s first international coffee chain has launched its International range of Frostino in India. The delicious new range of chilled beverages will serve as the perfect refresher for this summer. Recently Costa Coffee help a bloggers meet to make us all taste the new range of flavours at their South Ex outlet.

Exciting New Summer Menu at Plaza Premium Lounge -A delightful medley of light summer flavours

Summer is an amazing time of the year when there’s an abundance of fresh, delicious and healthy choices. Seasonal foods are punched with twice the flavour and are

extremely high on vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. Plaza Premium Lounge launches an exciting range of menu comprising of light summer flavours for the busy travellers.

Summer bearings provide an abundant of fresh juicy fruits, green vegetables and other fresh herbs. The new summer menu is designed to get the best of seasonal fruits and veggies in mouthwatering ways. 

Mind Blowing Interior Solutions from REHAU...!

REHAU, a brand that is known for producing premium products, recently inaugurated a new showroom in Delhi. One step in the REHAU showroom and you know what interior solutions you want your dream home to have. For a company that designs and manufacturers bumpers for Audi and Mercedes, luxury and class are synonyms, and when such a company forays into interior solutions one can expect nothing but the best.

I recently visited their newly opened showroom in Kirti Nagar, and one look at the place and I was in awe of it.

Jabong.com changes my opinion of online shopping

 Jabong.com changed my opinion of buying clothes online. Online shopping today is as common as shopping on ground, and it’s primarily due to the lack of time in everyone’s life. I am no different, juggling between work and family life, sometimes online shopping seems like a convenient option and since a couple of years I have been regularly making use of online shopping especially to buy random articles, groceries, house-hold items, electronics etc. but I have never been comfortable buying clothes and shoes online. 

Strands salon a synonym for style, opens one more outlet in Delhi

Strands, India’s one of the best leading salon chain adding another icing on the cake by opening its new outlet at sainik farm. Strands has shown its chef-d’oeuvre in the field of beauty & health care by adding another wings in to its various salon units. It’s indeed great news for those who are fashion, makeup and beauty savvy. Ms. Rammya Singh, Miss Globe India Representative intensified the beauty of the event by her presence and said, ”It’s my great fortune to be the part of this opening ceremony. Strands has got its own brand n ways to work which is actually required in today’s scenario."

Summer Cookshop by Chef in a box

CHEF IN A BOX (CIAB) is a new concept to re-create chef style dishes at home with the help of professional chefs themselves. The idea is conceptualized and curated by Gayatri Iyer, a young dynamic entrepreneur, who wants to express her love for food. The concept is one step ahead of the online delivery of ordering cooked food right at your doorsteps.

The idea helps consumers to order recipe kits that include all the measured ingredients and clear steps of instructions for cooking. The USP is that it comes directly from a Chef/restaurant's kitchen to ensure authenticity and quality of the ingredients, so the Chefs do the shopping for you (literally!). Currently the market space that Chef In A Box caters to is Delhi-NCR (currently delivering in South Delhi, West Delhi and Gurgaon).  It aims at giving people a chance to cook exotic dishes such as Khao Suey, Mutton Kosha and Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins to name a few, just like the experts. They have the flexibility to simply follow the instructions or use their creativity to add some twists to the recipe.

Month End Problem, No Problem, Head Straight to Nehru Place Social and Satiate your Taste Buds for Just Rs 19*

Yes that's correct, Nehru Place Social is offering a select range of mouth-watering dishes and thirst quenching drinks just at Rs. 19. There is Keema Pao, Sausage Pao for the non- vegetarians, and Vada Pao, Dahi Papdi, and Bhel Puri for the veggies. There is an exciting range of shots and other drinks to choose from, and I guess at just Rs 19, it’s not bad at all. I went their yesterday and had a gala of a time. The food was just amazing, the keema pal was worth and sausage pao was worth drooling, and the dahi papdi was perfect for a hot afternoon. Don't underestimate the power of a SHOT, the kaccha aam shot was mind blowing, just go for it. Don't miss the opportunity, its up for grabs only for today more, so visit now! Go foodies, celebrate food!

Common mistakes that women make with regards to their skin and what they should do to keep skin issues at bay, by Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra, Skin Alive Clinic.

Women leave no stone unturned to make sure they look fabulous with a glowing or flawless skin. While they do not mind spending their fortune in buying expensive products for skin care, there are few common mistakes that women make that prevents from attaining the perfect look. Below are some of the common mistakes and their solutions to keep issues at bay as suggested by Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra

Maui Jim Presents ‘Castles’, a Refined Aviator with a Retro Touch

If you are a quintessential aviator lover, the latest offering from leading polarized sunglass maker Maui Jim -- a vibrant and sophisticated aviator with a retro classic twist – is the ideal new accessory for you!

‘Castles’ is a sophisticated addition to Maui Jim’s growing family of aviators and is inspired by the classic aviator style that comes with a full rim frame and a double bridge.

This refined aviator style features classic design constructed with a monel metal and nickel silver frame with SuperThin Glass lenses, and is a great choice for consumers demanding a durable, comfortable, high-performing sunglass. Monel has a copper and nickel base, and is corrosion resistant, strong, and easily adjusted. It retains its stability and shape for a long period of time.

GoYaNo Presents Summer Cooler Festival & Beer Pong Challenge 2.0

Post the massive success of Beer Pong Festival, GoYaNo is back with another interesting concept of inducing beverage trial at restaurants in Delhi-NCR, along with Beer Pong 2.0 challenge.

About The Summer Cooler Fest

There have been times when people wanted to try out the beverages at certain establishments, but couldn’t afford to pay the price, or say they wanted to try out multiple drinks, but they weren’t sure if the drink would be good enough to pay the price mentioned. Hence, to give users in Delhi-NCR a chance to explore the beverages at restaurants they like, GoYaNo has come up with this Summer Cooler Festival.

Come June 10, GoYaNo users will be able to experience the best cocktails, mocktails, brewed beers, and juices at flat Rs 99 [no hidden charges or taxes].

Timeless Tawang

Breathing lowers, eyes get transfixed and soul flies off leaving the senses spellbound. Nothing seems breath taking as the 400 years old monastery looming across the horizon. Perched at a height above 12,155ft and having drenched in quintessential aura of Buddhism, this land of Monpa Tribe is nestled in the knolls of dawn-lit mountains. Nuzzled in the icy folds of higher Himalayan foothills of North Easthern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang is scarcely populated mountainous track lying roughly on the northwest extreme. Mesmerising lofty mountains, clear sparkling lakes, deep gorges, exquisite Gompas and quaint villages shade this tinsel town as the basket of adventure. The high altitude bare mountains, uninhabited hilly belt ranging from 6000 ft to 11,000.ft comprising of plateau and sparsely populated narrow valleys graduates Tawang as the Mecca of trekkers and hikers.

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#nofilter café feeds 21 deprived kids; organizes fundraising day for them

Believing in sharing, #nofilter café cum bar in SDA Market, in collaboration with NGO Responsenet Development Services and Sampoorna organized a fundraising day for the kids who live below poverty line. During this event, they provided a lifetime opportunity for the kids who can’t even have a single full meal in a day by feeding some delicacy crafted out by the expert chefs at the café , which is otherwise only accessible to people who can afford.

A total of 21 underprivileged children from Kishangarh area were invited for nutritious lunch at the café that brought smiles on their faces. The menu was created keeping the taste buds of kids in mind. It included pasta, fries, pizzas, sandwiches and a few soft drinks.

Challenge, Disrupt and Evolve at Nehru Place Social

If you’ve been around for longer than a decade, you probably know that Nehru Place birthed Delhi’s first tech boom, decades before the days of ridiculously easy access. However, today, despite everything being so attainable, Nehru Place still feels indispensible to Delhi. From what began as a hub for all things IT – no matter how questionable the authenticity – Nehru Place is now a bustling ecosphere of it’s own, playing host to banks, restaurants, a Cineplex and one of the largest Visa centres. The newest Social represents everything Nehru Place does – a thriving energy, a space for innovators to discover, disrupt and challenge, and an unstoppable pulse.

The Wait for Ice Cream Rolls Gets Over at Ice Pan Creamery

Craving from some ice cream to beat the heat this summer, try the ice-cream rolls at Ice Pan Creamery instead, you will love them. I recently visited their newly opened outlet at the DLF Place Saket and it was a very pleasant experience. They specialize in ice cream rolls but also have waffles and sorbets.

QUTONE launches “imarble”- Asia’s Newest & Most magnum Product till date!! Actor Anil Kapoor & Actress Yami Gautam launch the collection & announced as the “Global Brand Ambassadors”

Qutone one of the most popular brand in the tile industry, does it once again. The company launches a completely new, never seen before range of products called “imarble”.  

Chef In A Box Organizes Healthy Baking Workshop

Chef in a box recently organized a healthy baking workshop at Taste Sutra, Lajpat Nagar. Baker Tanya Gupta of Whisk a Wish curated the whole session and shared some of her most amazing baking recipes.

It was a very casual session, where in some food enthusiasts gathered for their love of baking as well as healthy food. The ambience of Taste Sutra was just perfect, it's a very beautifully done place and taste sutra organizes curated meals, food walks etc. on their own as well, the whole concept being meeting for the love of food, and cooking and enjoying food together.

Punam Chadha Joseph Launches Her Maiden Book of Poems- The Soulful Seeker

“Sometimes lost, sometimes found,

Sometimes silly, sometimes sound,

Sometimes straight, sometimes round..

Oh, the circle of Life.. ever so profound”

These lovely lines can only come from a poet who has experienced life very deeply, and is well aware of both lighter and darker sides of it. Punam Chadha Joseph, who recently released her first poetry book called ‘The Soulful Seeker’, writes these lovely lines and in a simple way presents the life in a nutshell.

The book launch event was held at an upcoming restaurant ‘The Lord of the Drinks at Epicuria, Nehru Place and it saw coming together of whose who of the Delhi social circle and also renowned Bollywood celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Kabir bedi and Yuri Suri.

HIVE Presents OWNAGE Featuring BO55 on May14th

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 14^th.

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.

Mighty Small- Restaurant Review

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.

Restaurant Review- Cinnabon and Aunty Anne's

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.

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

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.

Fashion Jewellery By Ayesha

Fashion and Funky Jewelry go hand in hand, and what happens when a renowned fashionista opens her store that offers very fashionable, trendy and funky jewelry.. Bingo, you get the best..!

Restaurant Review-Hive Kitchen & Bar

Recently I went to this newly opened place in Green Park Market, called HIVE Kitchen & Bar, and I am really glad I went there. The ambience, the drinks and the food, everything was just amazing.

WOW! It's finally going to snow in Delhi all year around at sub-zero conditions..!!

How would you feel, if I tell you that it is going to snow in Delhi all year round..!! Excited isnt it.. Yesss.. I too was damn excited when I knew that this April, Ski India, the indoor sci-fi themed snow park announced its grand launch at DLF Mall of India, Noida.

It is promoted by Chiliad Procons, one of India's leading Hospitality and Entertainment group. Ski India blends cutting-edge technology and world-class concepts to impart iconic attractions and beyond belief experiences to its visitors.

A special preview was held for the media on April 22^nd, where the founders shared their story about setting it up and also we got a chance to indulge in some specially designed activities at the snow park itself.