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Property developers Grosvenor are behind London’s latest luxury popup, located in one of Mayfair's last remaining Georgian townhouses in Grosvenor Square.


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Called The Mayfair Maison, Grosvernor curated a designer concept store featuring British-based designers including Huishan Zhang, Jenny Packham, J&M Davidson, Malone Souliers, Roksanda and jewellery designer Stephen Webster.

The pop-up launches September 23rd as part of Grosvenor’s strategy to create leading retail destinations and experiences and recast the traditional property owner - occupier relationship as a genuine long-term partnership.

According to a press release the townhouse is a A Grade II listed building dating back to 1727. It houses an Italianate frontage and a grand staircase, with collections merchandised across several floors and interiors.

Joanna Lea, Director of Retail, Grosvenor, commented: “In an iconic Mayfair property not often open to the public, we’re showcasing the best of British design in a way that’s accessible to a wider audience.

“The Mayfair Maison is the latest in a line of experiences we’ve created to drive awareness of the many exceptional businesses based here and cement the area’s status as one of the capital’s most exciting retail destinations. It’s also a first for a property owner to create this kind of experience for its occupiers.

“This is the next step in our aim to redefine what it means to be a property owner. By transforming a transactional relationship into a valued partnership that benefits everyone – we want to make the choice of landlord as important as location to a brand.”


Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], September 1: To commemorate the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, a pandal has been prepared in the shape of an Aadhaar card, identifying Lord Ganesha's address in Kailash and his date of birth during the 6th century.


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The Aadhar card contains a cut-out inside which an idol of the deity has been placed. On scanning the barcode present at its side, a Google link for Lord Ganesha images opens up on the screen.

The address mentioned on it is Shree Ganesh S/o Mahadev, Kailash Parvat, Top Floor, Near, Mansarover, Lake, Kailash Pincode- 000001 and the year of birth says 01/01/600CE.

This Ganesh pandal's organiser, Sarav Kumar, while speaking to ANI revealed that he got the idea of making this Aadhar card-themed pandal after visiting one in Kolkata, where a Facebook theme pandal had been made. He said, "One time when I was visiting Kolkata, there, I saw a Facebook pandal. Since I also do Ganesh pooja, it came to my mind that I too should do something unique. Hence, I got the idea of this Aadhar card pandal."

Kumar also aims to give an important message through his unique pandal. He is trying to convey that those who have not got their Aadhar cards made should get it done as soon as possible as it is an important document. He added, "When God can have an Aadhar card then maybe the people who haven't had theirs made might get inspired and follow suit." Several people were also spotted enjoying the unique themed Ganesh pandal and clicking photos and selfies with it. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated annually with great enthusiasm in India and thousands of devotees throng temples and 'Ganeshotsav pandals' to offer prayers.

This auspicious ten-day celebration, which commenced yesterday, starts with Chaturthi Tithi and ends on Anantha Chaturdashi. Devotees of Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom and good fortune, mark his birth during the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month.


Lalit Kala Akademi, on the occasion of World Photography Day, organised a “Photography Exhibition” in the galleries of Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi today as part of celebration of 75 years of Independence


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The exhibition was inaugurated by Eminent Photographer, Padma Shree, Shri Raghu Rai in the presence of Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi Smt. Uma Nanduri.

The theme of the exhibition is Freedom Struggle sites of India, Forts, Mountain, Ancient temples & Heritage sites of India. A total of 1603 entries of 423 Artists were received from all over the country for photography exhibition. Out of those the jury selected 135 photographs for display in the exhibition.

Lalit Kala Akademi, is promoting & encouraging art & artists in the field of Painting, Graphic, Ceramic, Sculpture, Photography etc. for over last 7 decades. To celebrate the 75 years of Indian Independence, Akademi has organised various events and activities such as camps, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, seminars etc. under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Shri Raghu Rai on this occasion said that this exhibition came at a very good time when we are celebrating 75 years of Independence. He also praised the selection of photographs.

The exhibition will remain open till 28th August, 2022.


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