Neha Mehrotra
14-Nov-2025
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1. Jennifer Lopez Named Brand Ambassador for Zen Diamond
Jennifer Lopez is named as the new brand ambassador for Zen Diamond. As the company continues its international expansion across 22 countries, this collaboration marks a significant step in its journey toward becoming a globally recognised brand. The new Zen Diamond advertising campaign, shot in Los Angeles by renowned photographer Norman Jean Roy, blends Lopez’s signature charisma with the radiance of Zen’s diamond jewellery, capturing a powerful image of glamour and sophistication.
2. DAMAC Properties Launches DAMAC Islands 2, A Tropical Retreat of Luxury & Wellness
DAMAC Properties has launched DAMAC Islands 2, its seventh master community in Dubai. DAMAC Islands 2 brings the rhythm of the tropics to the heart of Dubai, with lush landscapes, crystal lagoons, wellness pavilions, floating decks, open-air spas, and nature-inspired retreats inspired by eight dream destinations: Antigua, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cuba, Maui, Mauritius, and Tahiti. The master-planned project will comprise six-bedroom luxury villas, five-bedroom twin villas, five-bedroom townhouses and four-bedroom townhouses. The launch event was hosted by Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman of DAMAC Group, and Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, DAMAC Properties, at the Coca-Cola Arena. It also featured Bollywood A-listers Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. As part of the launch campaign, DAMAC also launched a global competition to become ‘The Ultimate Islander’. The competition winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip and become an employee of DAMAC while living on one of their eight islands.
3. Indulge in Authentic Indian Dining at RAIT at Bab Al Shams, Dubai.
Bab Al Shams, a Rare Finds Desert Resort, unveils RAIT, a modern Indian pop-up led by Chef Sneha Singhi Upadhaya. RAIT invites diners on a sensory journey through India’s rich culinary tapestry, against the serene desert backdrop. Except dishes from the local markets of india, including Mini Pav Bhaji, Bhutte Ka Khees and Sweet Potato Keema Fries. From the charcoal grill, choose between Angaara Murgh Tikka, Lucknawi Gosht Seekh, and Goan Cafreal Jhinga. The evening comes alive with Sneha’s 24-Hour Kali Dal Makhani, the Dilli 6 Butter Chicken and Nizami Seekh Masala, and Fragrant Dum Biryanis. To finish, indulge in staple Indian desserts like Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream and the Saffron Rose Mille Feuille.
4. The Birla Family Hosted a Private Soirée at Galeries Lafayette
Hosted by Mr Kumar Mangalam Birla, Mrs Neerja Birla, Ananya Birla, and Aryaman Birla, the evening brought together India’s leading names from cinema, fashion, and business for a celebration of art, culture, and couture. Guests embarked on a Paris-to-Mumbai journey across beautifully curated floors — from La Beauté, with wine, cheese, and live cello, to La Coupole, shimmering with over 800 designer bags and champagne toasts. At L’Atelier, art met couture, while L’Édition Femme and L’Édition Homme paired style with live violin and saxophone. The night culminated at Turner Terrace, where global musicians, including Victor Espinola and Purbayan Chatterjee, performed a breathtaking symphony.
5. Celebrate Railway Chronicles at Novotel Mumbai International Airport
From 7th November to 15th November 2025, Food Exchange, Mumbai, presents The Rail Chronicles, a unique culinary celebration that pays homage to India’s iconic railway legacy. With themes of 10 trains, 10 stops and countless stories on a plate, this one-of-a-kind food festival will take you on a delectable journey through India’s regional flavours.
6. Celebrate Avartana, ITC Maurya’s One Year with the New Sunday Lunch Experience
The New Sunday Lunch experience at Avartana is a delicious upgrade for the weekend. Inspired by South India’s history, rich culture and vibrant flavours, Avishka is a menu of crafted concoctions infused with spices, blending traditions with a contemporary twist. The 9-course tasting menu features standout dishes like French Pressed Tomato Rasam, Stir Fried Chicken, Cauliflower Crunch, Uthukuli Chicken, Fennel Pannacotta and more.
7. Casio India Celebrates Modern Love with Its New Wedding Campaign
Casio India marks this wedding season with a heartfelt new campaign that celebrates love, partnership, and the moments that define a lifetime. The evocative film follows a modern Indian couple who, after years of friendship and distance, finally come together on their wedding day. Featuring Casio’s elegant 1302 series, including the MTP-1302PSG-7AV and LTP-1302SG-7AV, the campaign captures how a timepiece becomes a symbol of enduring emotion.
8. Lotto’s Melt Collection Turns Up the Heat with Fiery New Colorways
Italian sportswear brand Lotto unveils the Melt Collection—a reinterpretation of its cult favourites, the Hoop Star OG and Brasil Select OG, along with a new line of unisex slides. Designed specifically for Indian feet, the collection introduces four bold colourways—Heatwave, Neonburn, LiquidFire, and Hotsauce. From molten reds to electric neons, the Melt Collection captures movement, individuality, and Italian craftsmanship in every step, offering the perfect balance between performance, comfort, and style.
9. American Tourister x LoveChild Masaba’s Trousseau Collection Celebrates Beginnings
American Tourister reunites with LoveChild Masaba to launch the Trousseau Collection, a chic new range of luggage inspired by weddings, festive journeys, and life’s new beginnings. The line fuses American Tourister’s travel expertise with Masaba’s signature motifs of lotuses and elephants in soft tones of pink, grey, blue, and white. Crafted from durable, lightweight polycarbonate, the collection combines beauty with practicality, featuring TSA locks, double spinner wheels, and printed interiors.
10. Tyeb Mehta’s Centenary Honoured with Landmark Exhibition in Mumbai
To commemorate the birth centenary of modernist master Tyeb Mehta (1925–2009), the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), the Tyeb Mehta Foundation, and the Saffronart Foundation present Tyeb Mehta – Bearing Weight (with the lightness of being). Opening on 13 November 2025 at ART MUMBAI, the exhibition revisits Mehta’s most celebrated works, including his iconic series Falling Figures and Mahishasura, alongside rare early drawings. Curated by Roobina Karode, the showcase serves as a prelude to KNMA’s upcoming retrospective in Delhi, highlighting Mehta’s profound exploration of human struggle, resilience, and transcendence through his distinct modernist vocabulary.
11. Simran KS Lamba Showcases India’s Voice at the XV Florence Biennial 2025
Indian contemporary artist Simran KS Lamba represented India at the XV Florence Biennial 2025 in Florence, Italy — one of the world’s foremost contemporary art exhibitions. Known for his mixed-media practice using tar, lead, glass, and industrial scrap, Lamba’s work explores the intersections of environment, spirituality, and industrialisation. With a portfolio spanning monumental installations, commissions for Taj and ITC Hotels, and a patented 3D art technique, Lamba’s participation at the Biennial underscores both his artistic innovation and India’s growing presence on the global art stage.
12. A Soulful Sarangi Baithak with Maestro Nabeel Khan at Eternal Oasis, Gurugram
Experience an evening of melody and tradition as acclaimed Sarangi virtuoso Nabeel Khan, grandson of the legendary Ustad Sabri Khan, brings his soulful artistry to Eternal Oasis, Gurugram. The baithak will spotlight the charm of the Sarangi — one of Indian classical music’s most emotive instruments — in an intimate setting designed for reflection and connection. Hosted at Eternal Oasis, a vibrant cultural and spiritual hub on Golf Course Road, this special performance promises an unforgettable night of music and mindfulness.
Date: Friday, 14th November, 7:30 PM
13. Black Cube Gallery Brings Masters and Modern Voices Together at Art Mumbai 2025
Curated by Sanya Malik, Founder of Black Cube Gallery, this showcase at Art Mumbai 2025 brings together an exceptional line-up of Modern and Contemporary artists, including Krishen Khanna, Himmat Shah, Madhvi Parekh, Thota Vaikuntam, Mahendra Kadia, Phaneendra Nath Chaturvedi, Paul Kuntze, and Yashika Sugandh. Spanning painting, sculpture, embroidery, jewellery, and functional art, the exhibition explores dialogues between tradition and innovation. On view at Booth C41, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai, from 13 to 16 November 2025.
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