Mumbai – FVM

INDIA SUPER ECOTECH POWER

Posted on June 20, 2023July 3, 2023 by Girish Bajaj. GB

India is in the midst of a remarkable transformation that has captivated the world. Its emphasis on advanced manufacturing, digitalization, capital formation, life science, and technological enterprise has enabled it to be at the forefront of the global revolution. The 16th edition of its flagship conference – TiEcon Mumbai, was held on the 2nd of June 2023 at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre. BKC, Mumbai, organized and arranged by TiE Mumbai, the theme being centered around the topic…

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The British Council, Emotionally Inspired By India

Posted on July 18, 2019August 28, 2019 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The British Council in India completed 70 years in India. The council has been deeply and emotionally inspired by India every day of the last 70 years. The council is very keen to reinforce connections, continue to share stories and inspire millions of young people for the next 70 years. To commemorate 70 years of the British Council in India, a series of exciting cultural programmes and breaking events were planned all across India and…

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Chopard’s Scinillating 25th Anniversary Party Celebrations

Posted on July 18, 2019August 28, 2019 by Girish Bajaj. GB

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Chopard hosted a celebration to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Chopard’s Happy Sport collection and continued with a magical cocktail party. They launched their exclusive L’Heure du Diamant and LUC collection in India for the first time. They did so with Timekeepers, the Watch Boutique, at the luxurious St. Regis Hotel. “At Timekeepers we believe in offering the best of luxury watches to our audience. The collection is specifically curated…

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Los Polistas Encourages Women’s Golf Empowerment

Posted on April 5, 2019August 28, 2019 by Girish Bajaj. GB

On Bombay’s coldest winter day, the First Ever Los Polistas, International Women’s Polo Cup 2019 was played at the Amateurs Riders’ Club (ARC) and the Mahalaxmi race course. There was an exhibition match and the first ever all-women polo tournament match. Being a special occasion, Rhea Parekh launched her polo fashion brand – Los Poloists, or her idea was to completely concentrate on the courage, dedication and patience of the polo player. “I have always…

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Neel at the Tote

Posted on September 27, 2017October 2, 2019 by Girish Bajaj. GB

TOTE BAR RE-OPENS AND IS A WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE IN DESIGN, FOOD & MUSIC On September 9 & 10, 2011, Mumbai’s much sought-after destination, Tote Bar at Tote on the Turf reopened it doors. Rahul & Malini Akerkar, along with the team from Network Prive, hosted an evening of glamour to celebrate a “new beginning” for the award-winning bar. In 2010, Tote Bar, designed by none other than Kapil Gupta and Chris Lee of Serie…

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New Year’s Eve at the Famous Tote Bar

Posted on August 29, 2017October 2, 2019 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Rejuvenated and Reinvigorated … with a Touch of Network Prive New Years Eve at the Tote Bar in Mumbai! Those in the know will be there, and so should you be, dear reader. I will explain why, if you let me backtrack to a night several weeks ago: 11:52pm. After finishing dinner with a few friends and having no inclination to call it a night, I zoom down to the Tote Bar; I have been…

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Rahul Akerkar: The Man Behind Mumbai’s World Acclaimed Tote Bar

Posted on August 25, 2017October 2, 2019 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Rahul Akerkar began his culinary journey as a dishwasher in a small French bistro, while in college in the United States. Finishing his Master’s in biochemical engineering at Columbia University, his latently discovered flair for cooking took Rahul out of the lab and into many of New York’s finest kitchens. Realizing that his true passion lay in food, Rahul over a ten-year period during the 1980’s, expanded his culinary repertoire under the tutelage of several…

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