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Party Pics – Royal Fables Rocks Chandigarh

The exposition presents art, fashion, textiles and art objects made in leading palace studios across the nation. Besides hand picked collections by leading designers and labels that keep the rich Indian hand made tradition alive.

“This is our milestone year and we are trying to take the regal legacy to smaller cities and towns which are inhabited by luxury seekers and heritage lovers. Royal Fables is envisaged as that one platform where we showcase the aura of Princely India as recreated by young scions of royal families,“ says Anshu Khanna, Founder, Royal Fables.

Royal Fables tied up with Plumtin, a couture label based out of Chandigarh to host the preview on 7th December 2018 at their store. Royal Collectionsby the blue-blooded scions of Princely India were presented along with heritage jewelry by Kanjimull & Sons by Gaurav Khanna and handcrafted ensemble by Samarjit Gurm, Plumtin. H.H. Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad of Baroda and Nawab Kazim Ali Khan of Rampur graced the high tea.

“ The bond between Kanjimull and Princely India dates back to 1870 when my great grandfather Kanjimull Khanna, started designing personal jewelry for the Royal family of Patiala. Other states of Punjab followed. Slowly our name spread right up to Great Britain and we were designing for the nobles of Britain.”

That set the tone for what is now Kanjimull and sons – a name synonymous with fine jewelry. “We at Kanjimull and Sons use the finest quality of gemstones and Diamonds and dare to experiment with rare color combinations to create fine jewels with interesting designs. I am excited to present our collection at the upcoming Royal Fables at the Taj Chandigarh,” says Gaurav Khanna

The exposition opened with a formal launch on December 8 by Shri. Vijayender Pal Singh Badnore, Punjab Governor. The exposition closed with a talk on the handcraft legacy of Princely India, chaired by Rani Vinita Singh Patiala and moderated by Anshu Khanna, and the evening ended to the sounds of live music by Prabhtoj Singh and a regal fashion walk featuring the visiting royal dignitaries who dressed up in their own creations, many posing as muse to other royal designers. There was also a culinary showcase of royal cuisine led by two siblings Thakur Shivraj Singh of Limdi and Kanwarani Vijaya Singh Nahan who are both chefs at heart and blue blooded by birth. Nawab of Rampur the scion of a state known for its culinary legacy presided over the lunch.

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My lil’ Pregnancy Companion

At the Times of India LitFest at JW Marriott on Friday, among the larger than life and prolific writers that presented their new work, there was fresh blood as well which made it a unique and humble experience while reflecting on the immense talent that is India.
Enter Dr Preeti Jindal. A gynecologist by profession, she has penned a very cute guide for Moms to Be which is sprinkled with tons of informational nuggets and practical tips to help those who are ready to conceive and for those who are going to be around them in this blessed new journey.
Here is what she had to say to us at the glittering reception for her book launch:
“This book is not written in a day. It is actually my 30 years of experience which i gained when I interacted with my lovely moms to be. I realized they have so many small small queries which they wanted to be answered.”
She added: “In fact they needed a pregnancy companion that would be with them 24/7 to refer to. Hence I kept on penning down these queries and now it is in shape of this book. I hope all will find it useful. I plan to print it in punjabi and in hindi.”
The book was ushered into the new world by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr Amarinder Singh.

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Party Pics – Delhi LitFest by Times of India

November 16 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Chandighar, the Times of India organized an excellent Literary Fest.

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Military Literature Festival

Friday, December 7 to Sunday, December 9

Bringing a new vibe for an unforgettable chapter in Chandigarh as we welcome Military Literature Festival.

The second edition of the event has begun and catering to your high expectations, we would present you with many interesting tournaments, Rallies, Combat episodes, Military carnivals, Mega cultural events and other exciting programmes ahead.

We love the military fabric, why not experience the same while bridging the distance and knowing the unimaginable sacrifices, stories, real experiences of courage and valour with live interactions!

Stay tuned for more or you can message us to know more about the festival.

MLF, the fabric says it all!

NOTE: The photo contest deadline has been extended to November 25.

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Party Pics – Literati 2018 – Chandigarh International LitFest

Over the years, Chandigarh Literary Society’s mega literary event Literati has grown exponentially. Ever since its debut in 2013, Literati has been one of the most sought-after events on the Indian literary landscape. In our past events, we have had the pleasure of hosting prominent authors from across the world.

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Lake Club Chandigarh

Best street snacks in India are at the Lake Club in Chandigarh. Not to mention its beauty…

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Royal Fables: The most Authentic Platform showcasing Regal, Royal India

Traditionally, Indian royals have been the biggest patrons of good design. They not only nurtured the local craft of their kingdom but also attracted the finest, avant-garde in design and luxury from across the globe.

Living an exaggerated life in opulent palaces, they kept the famed ateliers in distant Europe busy creating bespoke jewelry, art, costumes and objects d’art. Luxury houses in London and Paris thrived on the fabled whim of the Maharaja. Products made for the Maharaja pushed the bar of indulgent extravagance ever higher.

Many present day heirs of this legacy continue to recreate the glorious past through their own design sensibility and inherited eye. Designers in their own right, they recreate history in a contemporary mould.

Saluting these blue blooded scions of a regal legacy, Anshu Khanna, a leading communication, design and branding professional presents Royal Fables-a rare exhibition that show-cases the creations of designers, artists and craft patrons who belong to the land’s leading royal families.

A very richly designed exhibition that re-creates the ‘living room of the royals’, Royal Fables narrates the romantic fairy-tale of life lived in a palace. It presents heritage inspired fashion, jewelry, art and lifestyle that has been brought to life in ateliers housed within quaint havelis and historic forts and palaces.

Everything they create is deeply inspired by a regal past, yet it is reproduced to fit contemporary life-styles. The trick is in making old turn new, the intricate simple and that which is heritage, very modern. This is the singular element that inspires this show. Royal Fables simply echoes that, demystifying royal designs of the glorious past into a modern idiom for connoisseurs of today.

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The Birth of Creativity

Sunday, November 18 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
T.S Central State Library ,Chandigarh

इज़हार-ए-ग़म (Share Your Pain)
ZİNDAGİ THE BIRTH OF CREATIVITY and AN OCEAN OF THOUGHTS
are coming out with इज़हार-ए-ग़म soon, so stay tuned and excited.
इज़हार-ए-ग़म is a platform to share your pain, pangs, anger, distress.
Lost someone?
Broken Expectations?
Heart break?
Pressure?
Depression?
Abused?
Struggle?
Time to speak out and talk, let world know your story, give a vent to your emotions.

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Africa Thriving – FOOD + WINE + ART = GIVING LIFE

Sunday, October 21 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Fred and Lisa Stoughton 649 California Oak Dr Vista, CA

The Dining Experience

•3 Hour Interactive Guided Mindfulness Experience
•Learn Intuitive Tasting & Education on Wine
•Learn Powerful Mindfulness Practices
•Sommelier, Marisa Hallsted, On-site Celebrity Chef, Geordis Moulios
•3 Custom specially selected Farm to Table gourmet courses
•3 Sommelier Selected Sustainable Wine Pairings
•Take Home Pleasure Gift Bag

The Giving Experience

•Proceeds from this event will be paying for food and clean water for over 500 children in Kenya
•The feeding program is done in partnership with Risa Primary School and Africa Thriving
•Your gift of providing life essentials equips the school to provide a quality education for a brighter future
•Arrive hungry and leave satisfied knowing that life is being nurtured through you
•Experience Africa through recent imagery from the area that we are impacting
•Learn about opportunities for you to volunteer in Kenya with Africa Thriving

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