Tuesday, August 21, 2018

CaratLane's Heaven On Earth: Noor - E - Kashmir!

CaratLane, without a doubt, is a pioneer in the jewelry industry in India. The brainchild of Mithun Sacheti and Srinivasa Gopalan established ten years back in 2008, CaratLane had a vision to make beautiful jewelry accessible, affordable and forever wearable.

With alluring collections that draw inspiration for ther design from modern roots - that is an amalgam of past and presest - CaratLane has been a one-stop-shop for the jewelry enthusiast in me.

CaratLane's craftsmanship draws from the core concept of empowering the modern-age woman who is a confident lady out there to conquer the world with her dreams. Quite recently, CaratLane joined hands with Tanishq - India’s largest retail jeweler - from the house of Titan, and is now a Tanishq partnership.

Titan Company Limited has strategically invested in CaratLane to work towards a common objective of providing a distinctive shopping experience that fits like a glove with today’s values and lifestyles - enabling CaratLane to grow as India’s 21st-century jewelry brand. 

Known for its signature jewelry-buying experience across all platforms, CaratLane now has over 42 brand stores across the country with the newest one being launched in Indirapuram at Vikas Marg, being store number 12 in Delhi NCR alone.

CaratLane also pioneered a unique Try@Home feature for jewelry buyers in the country, where customers can book an appointment, get their desired jewelry delivered at their doorsteps, and try them at their comfort with no-obligations to buy. Further CaratLane also launched a revolutionary virtual try-on app – the Perfect Look App – which enables jewelry buyers to try multiple pieces without, literally, having to putting them on.

The trinity of Virtual Try On, Perfect Look App, Try@Home functions keeping customer convenience and a hassle-free experience as its focus. Tapping into major metro and mini metro cities, with designs that are set apart from the run-of-the-mill ideologies, CaratLane impresses me with each new collection, and Noor-E-Kashmir, taking the lead from saffron, Pahalgam, Jhelum, and all such entities associated with heaven on Earth, is no exception.






On the occasion of  launch of the new CaratLane store, Founder and CEO Mithun Sacheti had this to say.

“Delhi is one of our key markets as our simplistic yet trendy designs are very well received and loved by the consumers here. This has encouraged us to launch our twelfth store which will help us make modern jewelry even more accessible. Located on East Delhi’s most prominent area Vikas Marg, the Shankar Vihar store will give users easy access to our jewelry including our latest collection ‘Noor-e-Kashmir’ inspired by the mesmerizing colors of the Valley. Like all our other stores, here too we've created a whole new world of precious jewelry - beautifully urbane and edgy designs for everyday wear.”





Designed for a truly omnichannel experience, a visit to any CaratLane store is always a delight.

While my favorites on showcase at the new store were Ornati by ace designer Farah Khan Ali, Aaranya taking on from foliage, Butterfly that captures the essence of a free-spirited woman, Bombay Deco as Mumbai styled the CaratLane way, and Banarasi Brocade and Madhubani for a tribute to our cultural heritage, Noor-E-Kashmir is definitely a worthy addition to the list.





As if the collections were not reason enough for me to love CaratLane, their Flexi Rings, Stackable Rings, and Solitaires already have my heart. ðŸ’–



18, Shankar Vihar, Vikas Marg, Delhi - 110092 is the newest and loveliest place for CaratLane to be! ðŸ˜ƒ

Saturday, August 11, 2018

World-Class Education At ISH...

Indian School of Hospitality, one of the country’s most unique educational institutions was inaugurated today by Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog. Mr Frits van Paasschen, Former CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Author of Amazon Bestseller ‘The Disruptors’ Feast’ was the guest of honor along with Mr. Michel Rochat CEO - Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. The mission of  ISH is to bring in a new-age educational philosophy and re-imagine higher education for the upcoming generation of talent.

The Indian School of Hospitality bases its unique approach to higher education on a balance of understanding the current needs of the global hospitality industry with those of today’s millennial student. With a faculty comprising of hospitality industry experts and culinary veterans, the curriculum is tailor-made to prepare students to anticipate change and disruption within the global landscape – and become the disruptors of tomorrow themselves.


Through a campus that combines technology with high end design, students of ISH study in an environment that helps brings more joy into academic discovery, while providing them with spaces to put their hands-on skills to the test through an in-house fine dining restaurant, coffee shop, reception area and more. In addition to this, ISH ensures a strong academic connect with the industry, with a unique Industry Mentorship Programme for its students, alongside regular guest lectures from internationally renowned experts.


Across the entire ISH philosophy, Founder & CEO, Dilip Puri, former Managing Director of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, South Asia, makes sure to emphasize the key driving force behind his idea: “The prime basis of ISH is to inspire entrepreneurship and to give today’s incredible talent the toolkit to change the industry into one that’s brighter than we’ve ever seen before.



Every aspect of ISH promotes critical thinking, life skills, and the courage to take an idea and bring it to life – something we’re actively promoting with our in-house start up incubator Ignite”. 



In addition to their disruptive approach to education, the Indian School of Hospitality is proud to have the academic certification of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. This certification represents and recognizes the Indian School of Hospitality’s dedication to providing educational excellence to its students, its commitment to Swiss hospitality education standards and its strong connect to the industry.



Speaking at the launch ceremony, Frits van Paasschen commented, “The world we’re seeing today is moving faster than any point of time before this, and it’s imperative to have education prepare the new generation for tomorrow. For the Indian hospitality industry to realize its full potential, graduates need to know how anticipate, accept and overcome change. I believe ISH has put together all the right ingredients to give students an educational experience that can foster them into future leaders – and I look forward to seeing them grow alongside the institute”.



The Indian School of Hospitality is celebrating it’s very first batch for its Bachelors in Hotel Management and Bachelors in Travel & Tourism programmes, with admissions open for their 18-month Intensive Culinary Arts Certificate. In the near future, ISH will begin offering postgraduate and executive education programs, as well as shorter duration culinary arts programs with a unique focus on entrepreneurship and business acumen in today’s world.



Through its new age approach to education, student lifestyle and pedagogy, the  Indian School of Hospitality aims to disrupt the hospitality and culinary education space across the country.