A Business & Lifestyle e-zine by Bhakti Chuganee
Shoppers Stop has partnered with Heads Up for Tails (HUFT) to introduce a premium pet care segment in its stores, aiming to cater to the growing demand for high-quality pet products. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of pets in modern Indian households and enhances customer shopping experiences by providing thoughtfully curated pet care options.
Art Deco Alive! (ADA!) is a global initiative celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco movement with cultural programming in Miami and Mumbai. Founded by Smiti Kanodia and her co-founders, it aims to highlight heritage as a vibrant entity through exhibitions, talks, and events, fostering preservation, creativity, and cross-cultural dialogue.
During Prime Minister Modi’s June 2023 visit to the USA, he gifted a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond to First Lady Jill Biden, highlighting its growing popularity in India. With lower production costs and ethical appeal, lab-grown diamonds are rapidly attracting consumers, spurring investment and innovation in the sector amidst changing jewelry preferences.
Kay Beauty, co-founded by Katrina Kaif and Nykaa, has debuted in the UK at Space NK, marking a historic milestone as the first Indian beauty brand in the prestigious retailer. This launch reflects a commitment to inclusive beauty for the South Asian community, offering high-performance, skin-friendly products aimed at celebrating individuality and self-expression.
The Weavers’ Service Centre in Nagpur recently launched “Threaded Tales of Vidarbha,” a coffee table book documenting the handloom traditions of the Vidarbha region. Designed by Shruti Sancheti, it highlights local weavers’ artistry and stories along with original research, photographs, and personal insights, aiming to preserve and promote Vidarbha’s textile legacy.
Christie’s will auction significant works from modern Indian artists Krishen Khanna and Tyeb Mehta in September to celebrate their centenaries. Featured are Mehta’s Trussed Bull (est. $1.5-2.5M) and Khanna’s Bandwallas in Procession (est. $60,000-80,000). This event underscores their contributions to South Asian Modern art.