This Chinese New Year, Golden Dragon at Taj Coromandel Chennai invites you to welcome the Year of the Wood Snake with an exquisite feast celebrating traditional flavours. The iconic Golden Dragon that showcases an authentic repertoire of Sichuan and Cantonese flavours, is regarded as Chennai’s finest Chinese restaurants with an expat master chef, Lian at the helm of the kitchen.

This Chinese New Year, with a specially curated menu that honours the rich heritage of Chinese cuisine, guests can indulge in a variety of delicacies prepared by our expat master chef, Lian. Chef Lian unravels some exceptional Chinese culinary treasures like Double Boiled Monkey Head Mushroom Broth, a light and flavourful soup infused with cilantro and carrots with sesame oil; Shi Hu Lamb Soup, a rich and hearty bowl with minced lamb, tomatoes and egg drop; and the Shuijiao, dumplings water-poached that offers both vegetarian and chicken varieties. Seafood enthusiasts will relish the Lobster, Ginger Scallion, with Shaoxing rice wine and sesame, and the Tiger Prawns, XO (Dry scallop sauce, wine, stir fried) for a robust taste. The Sea Bass, Pickled Chilli is another standout, steamed to perfection and served with seasoned oil and pounded chili.

Meat lovers can savour the Hang Zhou Tenderloin, stir-fried with okra and young green chillies, or the Braised Duck, Chilli Bean, slow-cooked with garlic and sesame. For a vegetarian delight, there is the Silken Tofu with Fresh Chilli Sauce and Poached Seasonal Vegetables with Exotic Mushrooms. Completing the feast, traditional Steamed Longevity Noodles and Moon Fan (Jasmine rice, Chinese 5 spice) are a must-have for the celebration. End the meal on a sweet note with the beloved Chinese Egg Tart and the unique Chen-Pi Ice Cream, made with sun-dried orange peel for a refreshing twist.

January 28, 2025, Kolkata, West Bengal: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), has augmented its network in and around the venue of the 48th International Book Fair in Kolkata that starts on 28th January. The company has installed 5 dedicated sites at the Boimela Prangan in Salt Lake City which will help offer seamless connectivity to all book lovers coming to the mela.

Ayan Sarkar, CEO, of West Bengal & Orissa, Bharti Airtel, said, “The Kolkata Book Fair is one of the largest congregations for book enthusiasts, and we take pride in partnering them each year by providing an exceptional network experience. Airtel has consistently led the way in delivering superior network services in the city, and we are committed to offering connectivity that enhances the essence of literature, education, and cultural exchange.”

As Asia’s largest and the world’s third-largest annual gathering, this event is expected to draw millions of literary aficionados from different walks of life to be a part of this 13 day event.

Mumbai, January 27, 2025: Nila Spaces, a progressive luxury real estate company, launched an exclusive outdoor roadblock campaign in Ahmedabad. The campaign, designed by Interbrand and executed in collaboration with Times OOH, featured visuals placed at strategic locations, including major entry and exit routes and pathways leading to the concert venue.

The campaign was more than just an advertising initiative. It created a shared moment of engagement, bridging the energy of a global event with the aspirations of Ahmedabad’s urban community.

Deep Vadodaria, CEO of Nila Spaces, said, “This campaign underscores our dedication to creating bold, impactful experiences that resonate with our audience. By leveraging the scale and reach of 120 digital screens across Ahmedabad, we wanted to showcase our flagship development, Vida, while reflecting our vision of redefining urban living. The roadblock campaign allowed us to connect with our community in a dynamic way, creating meaningful touchpoints that align with our ethos of innovation and progressiveness.”

Speaking about the campaign, Ashish Mishra, CEO, Interbrand, India & South Asia, said, “Context was always everything and today topicality drives social. What it means for brands is a new approach to using media beyond traditional planning. But this works only if one can create an authentic connection for the brand and the topicality. In Nila we had the boldness and sense to do so. So, to leverage the concert frenzy and connect with the right audience for seeding current and future plans, the cool and iconoclastic wellness realty brand made an unmissable iconic move of an outdoor roadblock for its development ‘Vida’. The meaningful connection came through a subtle suggestion to live life’s every moment fully. At the celebrated event now, and at Vida apartments every day.”

GRT Jewellers, a trusted name in fine jewellery for six decades, marks its 60th anniversary with a remarkable achievement – breaking its own Guinness World Record. The brand has once again etched its name in the Guinness World Records by surpassing its own previous record. This time, it unveiled the Mega Golden Jhumkas, a breathtaking creation in 22-carat gold weighing 3.527 kilograms, now officially the world’s heaviest pair of gold earrings.

This extraordinary design pays tribute to South India’s rich cultural heritage while showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of GRT’s artisans. The adjudicator from the Guinness World Records presented the historical recognition to GRT Managing Directors Mr G.R. ‘Anand’ Ananthapadmanabhan and Mr G.R. Radhakrishnan.

Reflecting on the milestone, Mr ‘Anand’ Ananthapadmanabhan said, “This recognition is a humbling moment in our 60-year journey. It reflects our commitment to preserving legacy heritage while embracing innovation.”

Mr Radhakrishnan added, “This milestone belongs to our loyal customers, whose trust and encouragement motivate us to excel, and to our team & artisans”

With this achievement, GRT continues to inspire generations, setting new benchmarks in the jewellery industry while celebrating its legacy of trust, artistry, and timeless designs