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  • White turns Mumbai gold with Ralph Lauren’s dazzling festive soirée

    White turns Mumbai gold with Ralph Lauren’s dazzling festive soirée

    MUMBAI: In a night that shimmered with understated luxury, White, the creative powerhouse known for its culture-first storytelling, transformed Mumbai’s Nilaya Anthology into an immersive Ralph Lauren festive experience on 23 September 2025. The soirée, hosted by Kalyani Chawla, was a masterclass in elegance, emotion, and experiential design.

    Bringing together the city’s crème de la crème, from Mira Rajput and Sara Tendulkar to Shanaya Kapoor, the evening unfolded like a perfectly tailored Ralph Lauren moment: timeless, polished, and quietly spectacular. Guests were treated to live tunes by Copycats, celestial insights from astrologer Zohra Shakti, and a decadent three-course dinner curated by chef Rijul from Indian Accent.

    Every detail sang Ralph Lauren, from the glow of hand-crafted paper lamps to bespoke furniture and intricately carved candleholders, all woven into a tapestry of refined indulgence. It wasn’t just décor; it was design poetry.

    “Experiences have the power to shape how brands are remembered,” said White founder and CEO Vishesh Sahni. “This evening wasn’t just an event, it was a living narrative of Ralph Lauren’s timeless elegance, brought to life with intention and artistry.”

    For White, the night marked more than another luxe collaboration. It was a statement that storytelling isn’t confined to screens or campaigns, but can be lived, felt, and remembered. With this soirée, the agency once again proved its flair for crafting cultural moments that sparkle long after the last candle burns out.

  • HUL, PKL, Paytm, Indian Accent & Oppo among Marquees award-winners

    MUMBAI: Minster of textile, information & broadcasting Smriti Irani, addressing a gathering of media, advertising and marketing industry stalwarts, said: “All I implore today to the industry stalwarts is that we now, in a systemic fashion, build a platform that takes care of those who need help, specially from the creative faction of the industry. I hope that, one day, on this stage, some of us will stand here to applaud an Indian media company that has made it at the global stage.”

    The Advertising Club (TAC) India hosted the inaugural edition of the unique ‘Marquee Awards’ in Mumbai. Presented by News18 India, powered by Colors and MTV and partnered by One India, the event was flagged off by Irani as the chief guest of honour.

    Hindustan Unilever won the coveted Green Marketer Award, which honors brands that have strived and conquered, by keeping a close focus on environment sustainability. The Special Award for “Conquering an impregnable fortress” was won by Bira 91. Pro Kabaddi League was recognised as the brand that “Traversed unchartered waters” and Paytm was recognized for “Riding on an emerging wave”.  Honda Motorcycle & Scooter was awarded for “Breathing new life into a category”, Indian Accent was recognized for “Creating a Global Impact” while Oppo was recognized for “Carving out a Niche” for themselves in a highly competitive category.

    Making a special mention of the ‘Global Impact’ category, Irani said,  “Having been a part of this journey, I have just one appeal this evening – while we sell dreams to the nation and world, there are many amongst us who wither away with the passage of time. We now build a platform that takes care of the creative faction so that the world does not accuse us selling dreams but living a lie.”

    The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “Marquees 2017 has emerged as the gold standard in marketing awards. I thank the minister Smriti Irani for gracing the maiden edition of Marquees 2017.”

    Marquees 2017 chairman and BARC India CEO Partho Dasgupta said, “The debut edition of Marquees has set a new benchmark of excellence by recognising brands that have challenged the communication archetype in the industry, thus appealing to the evolved consumer of today. These awards through their differentiated scope, right from the jury panel to representation to categories, has ensured that they are a marketer’s dream.”

    A+E Networks | TV18 managing director and Network18 president Avinash Kaul said, “At News18 India, we identify with the spirit of celebrating brands that drive positive change. News18 India, as a brand, has also undergone a transformation after the rebranding exercise and the results are visible. This only re-affirms our association with Marquees which has today honoured path-breaking marketing campaigns that have inspired change.”

    S. No

    Category

    Winner

    1

    Durables

    LG ELECTRONICS

    2

    Auto: 4 Wheelers

    MARUTI SUZUKI

    3

    Auto: 2 Wheelers

    Royal Enfield

    5

    Food

    WAI WAI NOODLES (CG GLOBAL)

    5

    Banking

    HDFC BANK

    6

    Personal Care

    LIFEBUOY (HINDUSTAN UNILEVER)

    7

    Insurance

    LIC

    8

    Telecom Services

    BHARTI AIRTEL

    9

    Home Care

    VIM (HINDUSTAN UNILEVER)

    10

    E-Commerce

    AMAZON INDIA

    11

    Beverages

    FROOTI (PARLE AGRO)

    12

    Telecom Handset

    XIAOMI SMARTPHONES

    Special Categories

     

     

     

    1

    Breathing new life into a category

    HONDA MOTORCYCLE & SCOOTER

    2

    Creating a global Impact

    INDIAN ACCENT

    3

    Green Marketer

    HINDUSTAN LEVER

    4

    Riding on an emerging wave

    PAYTM

    5

     Carving out a niche

    OPPO

    6

    Reimagining for the better

    GOOD EARTH

    7

    Traversing unchartered waters

    PRO KABADDI LEAGUE

    8

    Conquering an impregnable fortress

    BIRA 91

    Also Read:

    Ad Club announces nomination list for ‘Marquees 2017’ 

    Minister Smriti Irani to be Marquees 2017 chief guest

    Marquees 2017: Ad club appoints HUL’s Sanjiv Mehta as jury chair

  • ​​Living Foodz: Masque, Indian Accent, Yauatcha, Edo, ITC & Megu win Epicurean awards

    MUMBAI: India’s premium lifestyle channel, Living Foodz organised the first edition of Epicurean Guild Awards at an entertaining evening of glitz and glamour in Mumbai.

    The event celebrated authentic fine-dining restaurants and the best lounges in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. Best New Restaurant, Best Nightlife Award and category-wise awards for the best Italian, Global, Asian and Indian cuisine were awarded at the do. Living Foodz also introduced a Popular choice award and ‘Bombay Canteen’, ‘Big Chill’ and ‘Karavalli, The Gateway Hotel’ emerged as the clear winners of Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

    The jury comprising India’s finest food mavens and eminent personalities — Chef Ajay Chopra, Anoothi Vishal, Bhaichand Patel, actress Pooja Bedi, food blogger Aman Verma, Clinton Cerejo, Devita Saraf, Chef Gautam Mehrishi, Kalyan Karmarkar, Maria Goretti, Nicole Mody, Pankaj Bhadouria, Prasad Bidappa, Rakhee Vaswani selected winners in each category based on different parameters.

    The selection process was audited by KPMG.

    After shortlisting the top entries in each category, the jury assigned a score to each of them in a unique ‘Flames Round’ where each denoting a different standard of culinary excellence. Living Foodz introduced a significant Iconic Award for the exceptional restaurants and lounges which were awarded three flames and declared as winners. This award was bagged by ‘Masque’ and ‘Indian Accent, The Manor’ for the cities of Mumbai and Delhi, respectively, for showcasing an exemplary dining experience.

    The night commenced with a mesmerizing performance by a blues rock band. The event was a perfect amalgamation of great food and fun, and was hosted by actor-comedian Varun Thakur.

    Speaking at the event, Living Foodz business head Amit Nair said, “The Living Foodz- Epicurean Guild Awards 2017’ is the newest feather in our cap. The awards will help people discover the restaurants that offer the finest dining experiences in India. As a premium lifestyle destination, we have always encouraged the Indian food and beverage ecosystem through our innovative brand initiatives.”

    Commenting on the awards, Zee Living CEO (India and APAC region) Piyush Sharma said, “The Epicurean Awards endeavours to honour the gamechangers who’ve demonstrated unconventional and ingenious creativity in this space.”

    The winners of Living Foodz Epicurean Guild Awards for 2017 include:

    JURY CHOICE AWARDS

    Living Foodz Iconic Award (Mumbai): Masque

    Living Foodz Iconic Award (Delhi): Indian Accent, The Manor

    Best Asian Award (Mumbai): Yauatcha

    Best Asian Award (Delhi): Edo Restaurant & Bar, ITC Gardenia

    Best Asian Award (Bangalore): Megu, The Leela Palace

    Best Global Award (Mumbai): Masque

    Best Global Award (Delhi): Graze, Vivanta by Taj

    Best Global Award (Bangalore): Orient Express, Taj Palace Hotel

    Best Indian Award (Mumbai): Dum Pukht, ITC Maratha

    Best Indian Award (Delhi): Indian Accent, The Manor

    Best Indian Award (Bangalore): Dum Pukht, Jolly Nabobs, ITC Windsor

    Best Italian Award (Mumbai): Mezzo Mezzo, JW Marriott

    Best Italian Award (Delhi): La Piazza, Hyatt Regency

    Best Italian Award (Bangalore): Otimo, ITC Gardenia

    Best Multi-Cuisine Award (Mumbai): Fenix, The Oberoi

    Best Multi-Cuisine Award (Delhi): threesixtyone, The Oberoi, Gurugram

    Best Multi-Cuisine Award (Bangalore): Kava, Fairfield by Marriott, Rajajinagar

    Best New Restaurant Award (Mumbai): Estella

    Best New Restaurant Award (Delhi): Depot 48

    Best New Restaurant Award (Bangalore): The Druid Garden

    Best Nightlife Award (Mumbai): Aer, Four Seasons

    Best Nightlife Award (Delhi): Ek Bar

    Best Nightlife Award (Bangalore): Hard Rock Café

    Best Seafood Award (Mumbai): The Konkan Café, Vivanta by Taj

    POPULAR CHOICE AWARDS

    Living Foodz Popular Choice Award (Mumbai): Bombay Canteen

    Living Foodz Popular Choice Award (Delhi): Big Chill

    Living Foodz Popular Choice Award (Bangalore): Karavalli, The Gateway Hotel

    Since it’s launch in 2015, Living Foodz has steadily gathered a strong fan base for its unique offerings. The brand has has created various consumer touch points through on-ground activations and successful brand franchises such as the Living Foodz Powerlist Awards, Food Fiesta, etc.