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Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Malls, restaurants & hotels turn galleries for art
Art is now finding its way into malls, restaurants, and hotels. Developers like DLF and Prestige are showcasing art. Hotel chains like Leela are opening art-focused restaurants. Ambrosia Hospitality's Arts Room allows diners to buy art via QR codes. Experts believe this trend will create more art awareness. Even cultural centers and museums are incorporating retail spaces. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Malls, restaurants and hotels have emerged as new places to display and sell art. Developers such as DLF and Prestige are showcasing art at their luxury malls in Delhi and Bengaluru, while hotel chains like Leela have opened restaurants with a focus on Hospitality has opened a restaurant, Arts Room, in Delhi's Saket where diners can buy art using the QR codes on the art works.'Globally, art finds a place in shopping malls and airports and some luxury brands also tie up with artists for designing the product. As art is life, and life is art, it has become an important aspect of retail as well,' said Padma Shri awardee artist Paresh Maity. 'We have started seeing the trend in India also with Jio World Convention Centre and some malls displaying and selling art. In India, art was always public and with hotels, restaurants and malls now promoting it, it will create more awareness about art.'While Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai has a luxury retail space nearby, the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts is also likely to have luxury retail space.'Art has always been integral to public spaces in India — from architecture to everyday craft. Today, we're seeing a natural extension of that in luxury malls, hotels, restaurants and high-end residential condominiums, where art is not just displayed but also made accessible. Globally too, art increasingly finds its way into unconventional spaces, from airports to retail, enriching everyday experiences,' said Amit Goyal, managing director, India Sotheby's International a leading auction house, has conducted several art exhibitions and auctions in collectors and connoisseurs, art acquisition is a serious business and conventionally they go through established routes such as galleries and auction houses and private sales, which offer provenance and curation.'Art adds visual interest and depth, making spaces more inviting and visually stimulating. In premium retail real estate, curated art collections elevate the perceived value of a property, signalling sophistication. At UB city, Sublime Galleria, we collaborate with emerging artists, fostering a culture of creativity while giving our properties a distinct and exclusive identity,' said Uzma Irfan, director, UB City, Prestige said that once art lived in quiet galleries and museums and that it needs to be mixed with shopping and food so that more people get access to it.'The idea is to make art more accessible. While we are a restaurant first, we also offer a unique experience where guests can explore and engage with curated artworks as part of their visit,' said Navneet R Bajaj, owner, Arts Room (Ambrosia Hospitality). 'Many may not make a separate trip to an art gallery, but here, they can admire, learn about and even purchase art — with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artists. We take no commission, serving instead as a platform to support and celebrate Indian artists.'The Leela Palace New Delhi recently opened The Qube restaurant with a cinematic digital art wall in collaboration with art platform Masha Art. The canvas features a rotating collection of digital artworks by upcoming Indian artists such as Shrikant Kadam, Swaraj Das, Seema Kohli and Rajesh Badaria.'We have curated an immersive experience where contemporary design, global flavours and digital art come together in harmony. This offers our guests a new way to engage with hospitality, which is culturally rich,' said Preeti Makhija, general manager at The Leela Palace New players said that restaurants, cafes, hotels and cultural hubs are now also becoming creative playgrounds.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
9 savoury desserts by Hong Kong restaurants: from Hansik Goo to Noi by Paulo Airaudo
In Hong Kong, the highest praise for a dessert is to say it's 'not too sweet'. So it seems fitting that the city is witnessing the rise of savoury desserts across its fine dining scene. Advertisement Savoury desserts emphasise herbs, spices, or umami and fermented flavours – often using ingredients typically found in main courses. As Mono's chef-owner Ricardo Chaneton observes: 'The term 'savoury dessert' might sound challenging, but many ingredients we consider savoury are technically fruits or berries, like tomatoes, avocados and pink peppercorns. When creating these desserts, the goal isn't just mixing unusual ingredients – it has to make sense.' This innovative approach resonates deeply with local tastes. 'Hongkongers have a nuanced palate,' comments Leela's chef-founder, Manav Tuli. 'Think of how red bean soups, sesame desserts or even mango pomelo sago rely on natural bitterness or tartness.' 'Ultimately, it's about creating a conversation,' says the restaurant's pastry chef, Cynthia Erica Sugiarto. 'Why can't desserts surprise us the way savoury dishes do?' Without further ado, here are nine savoury desserts from Hong Kong's top restaurants that may surprise you. 1. Ecuadorian chocolate with Andean and Peruvian chillies – Mono Ecuadorian chocolate and Peruvian ají amarillo with Andean chillies at Mono in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout Chocolate and chilli is sort of like Latin America's answer to our tong yuen and ginger soup. This match made in heaven dates back to ancient Mesoamerican civilisations, where the Mayans and Aztecs mixed ground cacao with chilli peppers to create xocolatl, a bitter, spiced chocolate drink.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Malls, restaurants & hotels turn galleries for art
Art is now finding its way into malls, restaurants, and hotels. Developers like DLF and Prestige are showcasing art. Hotel chains like Leela are opening art-focused restaurants. Ambrosia Hospitality's Arts Room allows diners to buy art via QR codes. Experts believe this trend will create more art awareness. Even cultural centers and museums are incorporating retail spaces. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Malls, restaurants and hotels have emerged as new places to display ant sell art. Developers such as DLF and Prestige Group are showcasing art at their luxury malls in Delhi and Bengaluru, while hotel chains like Leela have opened restaurants with a focus on Hospitality has opened a restaurant, Arts Room, in Delhi's Saket where diners can buy art using the QR codes on the art works."Globally, art finds a place in shopping malls and airports and some luxury brands also tie up with artists for designing the product. As art is life, and life is art, it has become an important aspect of retail as well," said Padma Shri awardee artist Paresh Maity. "We have started seeing the trend in India also with Jio World Convention Centre and some malls displaying and selling art. In India, art was always public and with hotels, restaurants and malls now promoting it, it will create more awareness about art."While Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai has a luxury retail space nearby, the upcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts is also likely to have luxury retail space."Art has always been integral to public spaces in India - from architecture to everyday craft. Today, we're seeing a natural extension of that in luxury malls, hotels, restaurants and high-end residential condominiums, where art is not just displayed but also made accessible. Globally too, art increasingly finds its way into unconventional spaces, from airports to retail, enriching everyday experiences," said Amit Goyal, managing director, India Sotheby's International a leading auction house, has conducted several art exhibitions and auctions in collectors and connoisseurs, art acquisition is a serious business and conventionally they go through established routes such as galleries and auction houses and private sales, which offer provenance and curation.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
A road to her village, a newborn in her family — before her own delivery, YouTuber Leela Sahu welcomes niece
In a singsong voice, 22-year-old Leela Sahu smiles at the camera and answers a relative's offscreen question — 'Leela, iska kya naam rakhe ho?' (Leela, what have you named her?). Without hesitation, she replies: 'Aradhya'. In the reel she uploaded to Instagram, she adds playfully: 'Ghar mein Pihu, Pari, Sundariya bhi hai'. The child in her arms is not hers, but her sister-in-law's newborn daughter — the first baby born in the family in 11 years. But Aradhya's birth marks the emotional culmination of a year-long public campaign led by Leela, a Bagheli YouTuber from Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district who drew national attention to the broken, unpaved roads that made emergency healthcare in her village nearly inaccessible for pregnant women. 'She was born healthy. The ambulance came about an hour after we called, and it took another hour or so to reach the hospital,' Leela told The Indian Express. 'My due date is August 2. My only hope is the ambulance will come in time.' Leela said this was the first child in the family in the last 11 years. 'That's why I gave her many names, Aradhya, Pari, Sundariya,' she said. As her own delivery date approaches, Leela says she won't give up. There are six pregnant women who are expecting to deliver in the coming months, and a road is crucial for access to healthcare. 'My work isn't done just because construction began. I'll keep raising my voice till the full road is built. Because this isn't just about one ambulance, or one baby. It's about the other woman too.' The road, or at least parts of it, has finally started to take shape. In late July, after months of public pressure and viral videos, construction work began in Khaddi Khurd under the initiative of local Congress MLA Ajay Singh Rahul, who stepped in after BJP MP Rajesh Mishra's comments triggered outrage. The Congress leader said he was moved to act after seeing how the local MP dismissed Leela's concerns by suggesting he would personally carry pregnant women to the hospital on their due dates. The path to this moment began in July 2023, when Leela, then in her first trimester, posted a video tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'You got all 29 MPs from Madhya Pradesh, Modi ji. Can't you at least give us a road?' she had said, speaking in Bagheli dialect from her mud-brick home in Khaddi Khurd. Her message resonated across platforms, drawing attention to the region's collapsing infrastructure, where pregnant women were routinely transported by tractor and stretchers due to inaccessible roads. In March 2025, officials from the Madhya Pradesh Rural Road Development Authority confirmed that a five kilometre road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana had been surveyed and submitted for state approval.
India.com
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who married at 16, became mother at 17, divorced before 30, debuted film was superhit, worked in Hollywood, her name is...
Before she was an on-screen diva, she was a teen bride. Before the applause, there was silence. And before Tenet, there was Bobby. Dimple Kapadia's life didn't follow the rules of the script; it tore them up and wrote a new one, frame by frame. Dimple Kapadia, the bold debutante of Bobby (1973), entered the industry at just 16 and unknowingly became a walking paradox: a superstar, a teen bride, a mother at 17, and a divorcee before she turned 30. But her story didn't follow the usual fading-into-oblivion arc. Instead, she rewrote the rules, both for herself and the generations of actresses who followed. Why did she walk away at her peak? Soon after her debut, Dimple married superstar Rajesh Khanna. Their marriage was the talk of the town, but behind closed doors, cracks began to show. Rumours swirled, from career restrictions to pressure for a male heir. As Dimple once revealed, 'He wanted me to stop working.' She eventually left the marriage, becoming a single mother of two daughters by the age of 25. When did the comeback happen? After a 12-year break, Dimple returned to the silver screen with Sagar in 1985. Not only did she reclaim her stardom, but she also picked up prestigious awards, including a National Award for Rudaali and multiple Filmfare Awards. Her performances had matured — raw, complex, and unforgettable. Did she break beyond Bollywood? Absolutely. Dimple stunned global audiences when she starred in Christopher Nolan's Tenet in 2020. She had already tested international waters with Leela in 2006, showing she was always one step ahead of the curve. Even today, Dimple Kapadia is unstoppable. In recent years, she's wowed audiences in Pathaan, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Murder Mubarak.
