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Daryaganj’s signature flavours to shine at Spice Terrace, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru

15Apr

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Daryaganj’s signature flavours to shine at Spice Terrace, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru

New Delhi’s famed culinary hotspot, Daryaganj, renowned for its exquisite North Indian fare and the birthplace of iconic dishes like Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani, is thrilled to announce its inaugural pop-up at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru’s esteemed Spice Terrace. Priced at 4500 plus taxes for two, this exclusive event runs from April 17 to April 21, 2024, offering a delectable dinner experience for all. “Daryaganj – By the Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani,” conceived by Raghav Jaggi and restaurateur Amit Bagga, pays homage to the culinary legacy of Kundan Lal Jaggi, the grandfather of Raghav Jaggi and the originator of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani. This pop-up aims to revive age-old flavours and closely guarded recipes, reminiscent of the Punjabi refugees’ resilience and ...

IHG Hotels launches Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra

12Apr

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IHG Hotels launches Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in Karnataka with the inauguration of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra. Situated conveniently along the national highway, the hotel offers easy accessibility to major corporate hubs including Electronic City, Jigani, and Bommasandra Industrial Area. As the sole international-branded hotel in the vicinity, Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra anticipates a surge in corporate clientele. Positioned within a seven kilometres radius of esteemed companies such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and more, it stands as a prime choice for business travelers. Located 25 km from the city centre and 20 kilometres from the bustling MG Road, the hotel promises a strategic location for guests. Crafted to provide memorable experiences through its hos...

Two Bengaluru students test positive for Cholera after 47 hospitalised | India News

6Apr

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Two Bengaluru students test positive for Cholera after 47 hospitalised | India News

Two students from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute who were hospitalised with others after they complained of loose stools and dehydration have tested positive for cholera, officials said on Saturday. This comes a day after 47 students from the same institute were hospitalised with similar symptoms. Dr Padma MR of the state surveillance unit, under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, said that the cultures of two students have come back positive for cholera. Following the incident, Principal Secretary of Medical Education Department and the Chairperson of Women's Commission visited the hospital and the Girls Hostel. According to Ramesh Krishna, Dean and Director of BMCRI, 47 students from the Institute's girls' hostel were admitt...

Virgin Atlantic launches Bengaluru route and goes double daily on Mumbai – Business Traveller

4Apr

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Virgin Atlantic launches Bengaluru route and goes double daily on Mumbai – Business Traveller

Virgin Atlantic is increasing its services to India, launching a new route to Bengaluru and confirming a second daily service to Mumbai from October 2024. While Virgin celebrates its 40th anniversary in June, next year will mark another milestone – 25 years of operations to India. The airline added that it will offer over one million seats to the country from 2025, representing a 350 per cent capacity growth since 2019. The Bengaluru route was first announced in June 2023, with the carrier aiming to meet burgeoning business travel demand from India’s Silicon Valley as well as connecting families, friends and students. Virgin competes with British Airways’ existing daily service, while Air India is also set to launch a route from Gatwick in May. Business Traveller flew with Virgin Atlanti...

Godrej Properties buys 4-acre land parcel in North-West Bengaluru

2Jan

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Godrej Properties buys 4-acre land parcel in North-West Bengaluru

"Yeshwanthpur is an important micro market for us, and we are happy to add this land parcel to our portfolio," said Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties | File image Real estate developer Godrej Properties announced that it has purchased a 4-acre land parcel. The land is located in Yeshwanthpur abutting National Highway - 75, one of the prime locations in Bengaluru. The recent project by Godrej Properties is estimated to have a developable potential of approximately 0.7 million square feet of the saleable area comprising primarily of premium residential apartments of various configurations with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 1,000 crore (based on current business assumptions) with scope to increase to Rs 1,250 crore basis additional 1-acre land acquisition, making ...

JSW Infrastructure bags Rs 4,119 crore award for port in Karnataka

16Nov

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JSW Infrastructure bags Rs 4,119 crore award for port in Karnataka

JSW Infrastructure, the recently-listed entity of the JSW Group, on Thursday said it secured the winning bid for the development of an all-weather, deep-water, and greenfield port at Keni in Karnataka for an estimated cost of Rs 4,119 crore. The Karnataka Maritime Board, under the state government, has issued a letter of award for the port, which will be constructed with an initial capacity of 30 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), the company said in a statement. The award came nearly nine months after reports of the company emerging as the sole bidder for the project. According to sources, four parties were in the pre-bid stage — JSW Infrastructure, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), Navayuga Engineering Company, and Vishwa Samudra Engineer...

Another top-level exit added to Dunzo cart in times of term sheets

3Oct

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Another top-level exit added to Dunzo cart in times of term sheets

Dunzo, the quick commerce and logistics player, has received two to three term sheets from investors, aiming to raise Rs 300-400 crore, even as it faces its second top-level exit. Discussions regarding the raised funds are still ongoing, according to sources familiar with the matter. The sources also added that Reliance has informed the founders that they do not plan to acquire the company or increase their equity stake further. However, they are willing to support any fundraising efforts. “Reliance already holds a 26 per cent stake in the company and has no plans to increase it further. Nevertheless, they have assured the company of their support for any fundraising and might consider contributing to cover any gaps in the overall fundraise,” informed a source. Howeve...

Income tax officers visit factory, Bengaluru office of China’s Lenovo

27Sep

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Income tax officers visit factory, Bengaluru office of China’s Lenovo

Indian income tax officials on Wednesday visited a factory of Chinese PC maker Lenovo in the union territory of Puducherry and one of its offices in Bengaluru city as part of an inquiry, two sources told Reuters. The officials inspected laptops of Lenovo employees during the visit, one of the sources said. They also tried to contact Lenovo's senior management during and after the visit as part of the inquiry, the person added. Lenovo, which confirmed the visit, said it was "co-operating with the authorities and will provide all possible support required". "We adhere strictly to all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements in every jurisdiction in which we do business," it said. The reason for the visit was not immediately clear. Ea...