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A glimpse of Udaipur World Music Festival with a captivating live performance by Ankur Tewari

As a prelude to the upcoming Udaipur World Music Festival, Seher India organised “A Musical Evening with Ankur Tewari” at the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) here today. This year’s edition of this highly sought-after festival is scheduled from 15-17 February.

Seher India had featured the talented sensation singer-songwriter – Ankur Tewari in last year’s edition of the Udaipur Would Music festival where his performance enthralled the audience with breathtaking melodies. Seher organized the concert at FCC to give music aficionados a glimpse of the upcoming edition in Udaipur.

Mr. Sanjeev Bhargava, Founder Director, Seher India, said, “With cohorts of music lovers coming together in Udaipur for the World Music Festival, we are thrilled to provide a glimpse of the spectacular musical experience that is coming. We had introduced Ankur Tewari last year and are delighted to have him onboard again. This year we have planned a great mix of talent from across the globe and it will be a splendid experience!”

Udaipur World Music Festival, India’s biggest world music extravaganza, will be held this year from 15th-17th February 2019 in the beautiful city of lakes. The 4th edition of the festival will witness over 150 renowned artistes from across the globe with participation from countries such as Spain, Israel, Iran, France, Cuba, Portugal, Azerbaijan, India and many more. With a footfall of over 50,000 people every year, the festival has been a game changer in the realm of performing arts in the country. 

This year the festival will host performances by artistes such as Vibha Saraf (India), Albaluna (Portugal), La Dame Blanche (Cuba – France), Natig Rhythm Group (Azerbaijan), Els Catarres (Catalonia, Spain) among others.

For more information please visit – http://www.udaipurworldmusicfestival.com/

About SEHER

Founded in 1994 by Sanjeev Bhargava, SEHER literally means ‘breaking of the dawn’. Since its inception, Seher has been synonymous with thoughtful and imaginative initiatives in the sphere of painting, sculpture, theatre, dance, music, literature and cinema. Seher was founded with the vision of taking Indian culture to large number of people, not just to a small cultural elite. In the last 15 years, Seher has become one of the most highly regarded organizations in the area of the performing and visual arts – both for the diversity of performances as well as for the unusual manner in which each one has been conceived. Its events have been repeatedly described as historic, innovative and radically different.

These have included live performances amid ancient monuments as well as in public parks. Many have been done for the first time ever in India and have attracted thousands of people. Apart from these, some of the major initiatives by SEHER are ‘India Now’ campaign in London at the Trafalgar Square and Regent street, ‘Ananya’- Classical Dance Festival, ‘Bhakti Utsav’, ‘Delhi Jazz Festival’, ‘South Asian Bands Festival’, ‘SAARC Artists’ Camp’ and the ‘Udaipur World Music Festival’.

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Best barbeque deals to celebrate this winter with lip smacking dishes

With the peak of winters upon us, and a plethora of house parties with friends and loved ones on the anvil, one of the much beloved traditions is the outdoor barbeque, often set, adjacent to that bonfire. The modern barbeques don’t take up too much space, can be handled by amateur chefs, and are portable to boot. The only conundrum? Finding their perfect fit of the right barbeque for your specific need. To make life easier, here’s a list of some great barbeques that can be bought online:

  1. Fabrilla Silver Hard Anodised Stainless Steel Barbeque With 5 Skewer

Fabrilla silver barbeque is made with hard anodized stainless-steel body. It comes with handles on both the sides which allows easy handling and can be carried anywhere by folding the barbeque. No matter where you are, it is ideal for taking to parties, picnics, festivals. With this portable barbeque you can easily cook, portable design for easy storage and transport.

Original Price-  Rs.2,975

Price on Snapdeal– Rs.1,910

2. Prestige PPBB-02 Barbecue

One can cook variety of stuff ranging from steaks to paneer tikkas to grilled chicken, in absolutely no time with this amazing grill by Prestige. This tandoor has foldable legs, and its light weight makes it convenient to carry from one place to another. The grill comes with the unique air damper facility that regulates the airflow and temperature during cooking.

Original Price- Rs.2995
Price on Flipkart- Rs.2,799

3. Prestige Barbecute Coal Barbeque Grill

The quick to assemble Prestige Barbecute Coal Barbeque Grill comes with two sizes of skewers which makes it a perfect house party partner to cook lip smacking dishes. It is portable because of its compact frame and hence, can be carried along for camping and other outdoor parties. Easy EMIs at Rs.260 per month is also available on Amazon.

Original Price-  Rs.6,995

Price on Amazon– Rs.5530

4. Atraco Mild Steel Barbeque

The Atraco mild steel barbeque bucket comes with 1 Grill And 3 Sticks. It is lightweight and perfect for tailgating at sporting events or picnics. The grill is easy to clean with grill scraper. 
Original Price-  Rs.995 

Price on Snapdeal– Rs.775

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Algotherm-“FROM OCEAN TO SKIN”

Mr. Alexandre Ziegler – The Ambassador of France to India came for the launch of Algotherm, a marine-skincare line from France. 

Algotherm started in 1962 off the east coast of Brittany in the heart of the Sea of Iroise, today a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The ocean and the seas continue to be our daily inspiration. From this powerful natural environment of rare beauty comes a miraculous resource – a treasure trove for the skin – algae.

Through extensive study of this magical organism, we have developed the knowledge to select and assemble the perfect species for skin care needs and requirements and become the pioneers in Algotherapy.

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Designer Duo Rimple & Harpreet Narula designed a classical vintage ensemble for Amritsar Bride

Komal Sandhu and Tanveer Singh wanted understated yet opulent attire for their recent nuptials. After a few consultations at our atelier, Komal chose an olive-grey raw silk lehenga. The hand-crafted skirt features a majestic array of floral bursts and resplendent peacocks, derived from a vintage 19th century brocade textile and rendered using meticulous kasab and resham aari embroidery. The lehenga was paired with a patchwork embroidered kurti and a hand-woven zari dupatta from Benaras, that is layered with an intricate handcrafted bandhej pattern and hand-sewn textured sequins. The look was finished off with a cinnamon tulle dupatta with intricate marodi embroidery.

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Tanveer’s pistachio green silk robe was hand-crafted with traditional Varq ka Kaam motifs that were interspersed with zardozi and marodi embroidery rendered using dabka and Kashmiri tilla . The looks hearken back to the erstwhile royals of undivided-Punjab complete with an embroidered Kamarbandh and Patka. It was layered with a textured chanderi silk angrakha and a silk churidar.


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“Prayag – The Inner journey”, An art show by Bharat Thakur

From the Five elements of earth to sins done by humans, artist Bharat Thakur brings together a world where he explores the iconoclastic Spiritual Dimensions in his paintings for the first time through his series called “Prayag- The Inner Journey”. He brings together all the four directions of the compass, highlighting how India is about exploring improbable beauty. Sometimes a painting depicts an irretrievable moment in the past, sometimes it inspires one to create a future, all pieces of art being special in their own way  that made the viewers to introspect  every painting.

Here are some glimpse of the art show:-

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3 sports equipments to make your workout more fun

As the party season spins, all those fitness freaks can now pump up for the new year season with that perfect body and soul. Fitness lovers hunting for the quick fitness essential can now feel at ease as Snapdeal brings 3 sports equipment’s that will definitely get their pulses racing. Enclosed are the details of the products:

Here are the equipments that make your workout more fun:    

  1. Running Parachute 

This is the best speed & resistance improving product. Running Parachutes are most often used by sprinters and runners of all types for training. The product comes packed in carry bag and are available in different colors.

Link: https://www.snapdeal.com/product/sahni-sports-speed-chute-running/280718835

Original Price- Rs.1149

Price on Snapdeal- Rs.557

2. Bicycle Digital Speedometer Odometer

This handy digital speedometer will measure the distance of your ride, your maximum/current speed, and other functions. It is a must have product for bicycle enthusiasts who also want to track their progress.

Link: https://www.snapdeal.com/product/fdp-bicycle-digital-speedometer-odometer/1084882512

Original Price- Rs.499

Price on Snapdeal- Rs.331

3. Leather Boxing Speed Bags

Ramp up your workouts using a boxing speed bag. One can use them to build strength, endurance and get the pulse racing during lengthy training sessions.

Link: https://www.snapdeal.com/product/sky-roullet-leather-boxing-speed/677258307681#bcrumbLabelId:307

Original Price- Rs.1099

Price on Snapdeal- Rs.459